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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
THE VETERAN FIREMEN.

They Will Celebrate Washington's Birthday
by Parade on the Following Day-Feb. Is.
A meeting of the Veteran Volunteer Fire
mems Association was held last evening, Mr.
James H. Richards president and Mr.. J. ]. Pea
body secretary. Joseph Lewis perseverance,
and Daniel Pfeil western Hose) were elected
members. A letter was read from Henry C.
Thorn, member Of the association, who has
been seriously i'll, rendering his compliments
and inclosing badges-m miniature fire hats-for
the membership. Avote of thanks was adopted.
Mr.. James v. Thompson Qor Mrs. Jennie
Graneger) presented daguerreotype Of the late
John Dillon Burch of the Franklin in uniform
and of the dog, Tag, which ran with the ma
chine over thirty years ago. Mr.. w. A. Smith
presented an old time hat of the Franklin COM
pany-painted red body with inscription
Franklin, 1927" on the front and I'VE Strive
to Save" in gilt letters on the bsck-worn by
members of the company about fifty years ago.
This relic had been found in the rafters Of old
building on 18th street recently demolished.
Mr.. ]. B. Wailing (for Miss N. A. Locke pre-
sented q satin badge of the Columbia Fire Com
pany. The question of celebrating Washing
tons birthday was discussed at some length
and it was resolved to parade Monday after
noon, February Is, and the following commit
tee was appointed to make the necessary ar
rangements: Messrs. Kahlert, Gerau and Martin.
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ST. AIMS ASYLUM.

No Signs Of Quarantine There-What the
Mother Superior Says.
When STAR reporter called at the asylum
yesterday there were no signs of quaran-
tine to be seen nor was the diphtheria scare
sign hung out in front Of the building. Sister
Agnes, the mother superior, said that every
precaution has been taken and that there
was no reason to fear q spread Of
the dread disease. On December %
two small children were admitted to the asylum
apparently in good health, though their mother
has since admitted that one of them had been
subject to throat trouble. week later that
one complained of feeling unwell and the fol-
lowing day died Of diphtheria. All the chill
dren, about a dozen, who had been
in the same nursery were at once
put apart from the rest, disinfectants
were freely used and all that medical skill and
experience could recommend was at once done.
No other serious cases have since developed,
but visitors are not admitted and no children
have been taken in. There are now in the sick
ward six small children and like number in
the convalescent room. None of them are seri-
ously sick, with the exception Of one little
infant whose chief trouble is with her teeth
which are coming out hard. This one may not
survive, but all the rest are expected to pull
through without any difficulty. The physicians
at their regular visit this morning pronounced
everything to be in a satisfactory and encour-
aging condition and no additions have been
made to the sick list since the trouble first
broke out.
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NOTES FROM ROCKVILLE.
Deaths-Alleged Housebreaker Sent to Jail
~ Week Of Prayer.
Corraapondenre Of Thu EVENING St.r

Deaths-Alleged Housebreaker Sent to Jail
-. Week Of Prayer.
Correspondents Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Jan. 6.
Mrs. NJ. A. Childs, widow of the late Nathan
Childs, died at her residence in the fifth dis
trict yesterday, in the seventy-seventh year Of
her age. Mrs. Childs was q member Of the
Owings family Of Howard county and leaves
five sons and four daughters, one of the latter
the wife Of Rev. P. H. Whisner of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church south. During life she
YVES twice married and was the mother OF fif-
teen children. Her funeral will take place from
st. Johns P. E. Church, Olney, on Thursday.
Mrs. Counselman, widow Of the late John
Counselman, died at her home near Bethesda
on Sunday evening, aged seventyAeight years.
She was lady well known and respected and
leaves large family.
Margaret, wife Of Mr.. Joseph Bolton, died at
her home near Neelsville, this county, on Sun
day, in the forty-ifth year of her age leaving
husband and four children.
Edward Kill, colored, was yesterday COM
mitted to Jail at this place by Juftice Mackall,
charged with forcibly entering the residence Of
Mr.. Hobart Hutton, near Norbeck.
Much interest is manifested here in the re-
ligious exercises held nightly during this the
week of prayer" and the churches are filled
with large congregations.
Reports from the Indian war now in progress
in the west have much interest to the friends of
MIR. Hal A. Dawson, a native of this town who
has for several years been engaged in business
at Pine Ridge agency. s.. NJ.
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TWO ROYAL GIFTS,
A Recognition Of the Bravery Of an Ameri-
can Sea Captain.

A Recognition of the Bravery Of an Ameri-
can Sea Captain.
Thirteen years ago Capt. John Belts Of the
Cromwell line steamer New Orleans, while first
officer Of that vessel, was instrumental in saw
ing the lives of the crew Of the Norwegian YES
sci Pauline Liblian and five years later again at
the risk Of his own life he managed to rescue
the entire crew of the German bark Onkel Al
hermann. No official notice has ever been
taken Of the two brave acts until Monday night.
when Capt. Belts was made the recipient of two
handsome testimonials. A few years ago DR..
James B. Colsrove, 100 18th street, learned
the story Of the two acts and afterward brought
it to the attention of the State Department,
with the result that King Oscar II of Norway
and Sweden and Emperor William III of Ger
many each sent handsome present to be given
to Capt Belts sign of their appreciation of his
bravery. The presentation took place Monday
evening at the residence of DR.. COlgrove in the
presence OF q large number of prominent in
vited guests. DIR. Colgrove made an address
in which he reviewed the story Of the two
shipwrecks and then handed over the two testi-
monials from the royal donors. The one from
King Oscar was in the shape Of handsome gold
medal surrounded by a crown bearing the
names Of the giver and the recipient The
present from the young German emperor was
HaSiilncent ROiu WatcH DtatrlnB on the OUTSIDE
the initial "W," and within the profile likeness
Of the donor. Capt. Belts. who was in full uni
form, made brief speech Of response, after
which there was a musical and literary enter
tainment. participated in by Mrs. Kaspar, Miss
Mills, Mr.. Powell, Mr.. Crosby and others.
Among those present were Hon. Ben La Fevre
Of New York, the First Assistant Postmaster
General and Mrs. Whitfield, the Superinten-
dent Of Free Delivery System and Mrs. Pollock
Commodore Melville of the navy, and Capt
Leach, superintendent Of the mint
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Another Frozen Fish Story.

To the Editor Of The Evening Sta-:
A few days ago / noticed in your columns q
paragraph relating to q Fish Story told by
Mr.. b. Yost, but which you seemed inclined to
doubt, as 1 also did. until happened across an
article in the Scientific American Of March 20,
1856, headed Frozen Fishes: ION November
Is a fshmonger Of Paris, NJ. Heydendare, re-
ceived from Gonda (the center of fisheries in
the region about Rotterdnm) large consign-
ment of fishes packed and preserved in ice.
They could not have been caught later than the
10th and were probably caught on the 18th. On
unpaeking jack was seen to move its gills
slightly and the idea occurred to wash it with
fresh water and immerse it in a vessel. In a
few hours the fish was in its normal state and
very lively. VI. Heydendare sent it to the
Trocodero aquarium, where it is to De seen
now 1t is a fine animal, about two feet four
inches long. Here, then, is a case of a fish out
of water more than forty-eight hours (probably
three days., packed with little care, along with
dead fish and pieces of ice, travelling thus $50
miles and coming to life again. The lowering
of temperature was doubtless very favorable to
maintenance Of vital functions" r.
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wAsHNoroN.s OPPORTUNITY.
All the Wires Laid for . Good Base b
Club.

All the Wires Laid for . Good Base BAN
Club.
Next Wednesday the American Base Ball As
ISOLATION win hold meeting in New York city
and settle certain interesting points concern
ing its organization, which viii have very
direct bearing on the base bah future of WASH
ington. No fears Of not getting franchise are
entertained here however, as word has been
received from the leading lights Of the associa-
ton that Washington's place is assured. Presi-
dent Thurman is now ON his way here to con-
suit with Mr.. scanlon as to the prospects and
is expected hourly. Monday there
win be . conference held in New
York between the representatives Of the
league and brotherhood to arrange the terms
OF the latter's capitalization, and on Tuesday
there will be . similar meeting between the
league and the association to settle the question
OF the location Of certain players whose status
Is In doubt Then, on Wednesday, the Ameri-
can Association will meet and Washington will
be admitted. Then will begin the scramble for
players. By the terms of an agreement made
at the close of the season there has not been q
contract signed yet, and open negotiations with
the men have been stopped. Mr.. Scanlon prom
ised STAR reporter this morning that within
one week from the date of the association meet
ing, or fortnight from today, he will have q
full team signed, and good one too. Nothing
has been done in regard to the grounds yet. al
though 1t has been decided to begin work on
the necessary buildings by the LIST Of February.
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CONDENSED LOCALS.

Mr. J. B. Hines, who was seriously injured
several days ago by being run over by a car
riage and horses at the junction of Rhode Island
and Connecticut avenues. Is improving at his
home, No. zoos 18th street northwest.
At meeting of the Non-partisan W.CT.U.
held at the Foundry Church yesterday after
noon it was decided to hold the first annual
meeting Of the union in Washington on the 18TH
10Th of January. The place and program OF
the meeting have yet to be decided upon.
In the Criminal Court yesterday Samuel
Lloyd, recently indicted for false pretenses,
gave security in $500 for his appearance.
In the Circuit Court. Judge Cox. yesterday the
case of Beall. Brown & Co. agt- Rose was discon-
tinued and judgment given for costs. The
trials coming on the appeal calendar will be
called tomorrow.
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The Golden Cross.


At the regular meeting of National Com
mandery, No. SAG, U.O.G.C., Monday evening,
an application for membership was received
from DR.. c. P. Price. The degrees were con-
ferred on Henry /. Stout, James H. Lewis, Mrs
Mrs. Emma v. Lewis. DR.. Charles Allen, from
the committee for the purpose, reported resolu-
ton, expressing the sorrow Of the commandery
for the death Of the late Vice Noble Commander
Margaret ]. Mcbride, which, after eulogistic re-
marks by Grand Commander Ehle and Sir
knights Chas. Allen, Samuel Howison and L. c.
Handy, were adopted. The newly elected off,
GERS were then installed by Grand Commander
n. G., Ms. Msrth. J. Howi.on: n. K. r. I. R.
Trembly; T. X: r., Jos. B. Bailey; T., 4. H.
Yates; w. p, Miss Annie Beach; VI. H., Mrs
1.-The A. Edelin; ". I. g., J. r. Yates; W. q.
G., ]. +. Lucas; p. n. c., Edward Hovison.
The membership Of this commandery on jan
uary was seventy-four, being gain Of eleven
The first musical and literary entertainment
OF Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 40, was given
last evening ct its new place Of meeting, corner
~ street and Pennsylvania avenue. The pro-
ciatixe and attentive. Piano solos we're given
BY Miss Minnie Brewer, Mis- Laura French and
Ai0 Della Perry; vocal solos by Mrs. Clara
feister and Miss Barbai Maier; recitations by
Mrs n. A: N.ylor, Miss Annie Cooks and J. b
Philip; vhistling solo, Miss z. Z. Lewis; violin
solo Prof. Bullard; humorous solos, Chas. 8.
West, and instrumental music by the Pastime
Musical Club. During the intermission Grand
Commander Ehle, on behalf Of the COM
mandery, presented Sir knight J. II. A. Fowler
" sn sSS e. sa c0:. pin II sRgrss.ssa
good Of the commandery. Grand Commander
Ehle then explained the objects Of TIE order in
brisf speech.
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NOT A WANING STAR
a Utah Man Who Sees Q Glorious Future
for Nevada.

Il rOr NEVADA
To The ya,,or ~ m. yv.,,nv Sta.
Ihava ;,,s. - n -o-,. .,;.,,, ., r,...,,h.-
al ,aos . ~ youI e..o. :" :,
~, loso, tne decldediy pessimisnc view OF the
future OF the United States taken by . scientist
Of the Smithsonian Institution, and inssmuch
AZ his Arguments are based ON the refrigeration
| =, Nav.d. r -. ., - 90. .-.;,..
80, .e.., "
"na' oeem nis iaiSe premises
That distance lends enchantment, &C., can
| doubt. We of shorter vision are the better
ipdoes Of Nevada. nrosnect. Ha ...m. a
e.-,.
nave osseu ns argument on 'ne suPesnc'al IN.
iormauon OF the census repor@to the enecs
that the population of Nevada has decreased
during the past decade. Unfortunately. this
will appeal strongly to the bulk of YOUR reader.
for they will not have the curiosity 10 inyesti,
gate the history of Nevada and the cause of its
decline, but will take the abstract fact, the de-
crease, and accept the Smithsonian scientist's
arguments, based thereon.
II is a matter of history that the rap;d settle
ment of Nevada and its subseouent admission
as state were consequent on the discoyery of
the Comstock lode; that the population of Ne
vada was mostly confined to the vicinity of the
Comstock lode, Virginia CITY being Nevada:
that the Central Pacific railroad, trayersing
barren part Of the state, about half of its mile
age being through desert, has obstinately re-
fused to build branch lines which would cause
$40 stow W bO ectNicu anu DC DUH up; tu8t 10
this day but one other road besides the Central
Pacific exists and that Of narrow gauge and
connecting Eureka with the Central Pacific at
raiisade- With the exhaustion Of the Com
stock lode is it surprising that men should
leave the one locality offering railroad facili-
ties and seek some more profitable place?
Granting that Nevada il an essentially
mlnerai-producing state, I assert that
Its resources are far from being ex-
hausted 1t is not probable that another
such r1ch vein as the Comstock lode viii ever
De found, but throughout its extent there exist
deposits OF lead and silver ore which cannot be
prontably mined now owing to the expense of
transportation, but which railroad facilities
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ART STUDENTS LEAGUE.


A Brilliant Reception to Them By Hr. Thos.
Il. Waggamsn.
Mr.. Thomas e. Waggaman opened Up his
magnificent art galleries, $500 o street. yester-
day afternoon 10 throng Of visitors for the
first time this season, the occasion being . re-
ception TO the Art Students' League. From
until O'Clock there was . steady procession
Of visitors, who enjoyed to the full the combined
artistic and social features Of the entertain
ment. The receiving party consisted Of Mrs.
DR.. Gallaudet, Miss Brooks, Miss Tiers, Miss
Perrie, Miss Tones, Miss Solomons, Miss Sands
and Messrs. R. N. Brooke, E. C. Messer, Max
Weyl, W. II. Holmes, Harold Macdonald, De
LAncy Gill, 8. jerome Uhl and Mr.. W. B. Chill
ton.
Mr.. Waggaman's collection Of art treasures
OF course came in for the lions share Of At
tention and several recent additions to his
paintings were especially well received. In one
OF the upper rooms was collection Of studies
in oils, water colors and charcoal, the work Of
the students of the league. These were ex-
amples OF their regular work and had not been
prepared particularly for this exhibition, but
1t was nevertheless particularly clever and
handsome collation. was served: The following
are few of the very many who enjoyed Mr..
Waggaman's hospitality yesterday: Mr.. and
Mrs. 3. N. Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Porter
mons, Miss Kate Field, Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald
Hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Foster, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ffoulke, Mrs Frire. Mr.. j. H. Moser,
the Misses Myers, Miss Coleman, Miss Free
man, Mr.. Blount, Mr.. and Mrs. Beriah wilkins,
Mr.. w. F. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. M. @. Emery,
Judge and Miss shellabarger, Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Sawyer, Mr.. and Miss Spofford,
Judge and Miss Adds, Mrs. and Miss Bigelow,
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, DIR. and the
Misses Gallaudet, Prof. and Mrs. Newcomb and
Miss Newcomb, Bishop Keane the Misses VIM
dom, Admiral and Mrs. Franklin, Mr.. Men
donca, Mr.. Anthony Pollok, Mr.. and Mrs. Nico-
lay and Dr.. Swami Burnett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07
SIX TRAMPS.
Four Sent 70 the Farm end Two Told to
Leave the City.

-Four Sent 70 the Farm end Two Told to
Leave the City.
Six persons we're in Judge Miller's court to-
day charged under the tramp act with being
idle and disorderly persons, Of evil life and
fame, without visible means Of support and
likely to become chargable to the District as
paupers. Although they all denied the charge
their appearance was against them. Not one
Of them wore an overcoat, but the judge said
that their poverty did not enter into the con-
sideration Of the case. Policemen Sutton and
Wannen were the prosecuting witnesses, and the
clerk at the New York Lodging House also gave
evidence against four Of them. The four persons
referred to gave their names as Thomas Dunn,
William May, Edward Kelly and Dan McCarty,
Night before last this quartet of tramps arrived
in the city and put up at Mr.. Blanchard's New
York Lodging House, on c street. When they
got upstairs they created disturbance, and in
the morning when they came down they were
as noisy as ever. Later in the day Dan Nc
Carly returned and left a loaded revolver with
the clerk and said he would come back again.
The officers arrested McCarty and Dunn in q
saloon, where they we're about to engage in a
fight One Of the quartet said that they came here
together from Canada. but the others did not
bear him out in that statement.
William Costello, another of the prisoners
has home here. but it does him no good for
the officers say he does most Of his sleeping in
the lodging house. He had q number of false
mustaches in his possession and claimed that
he was selling them, but the officers said he
spends most Of his time about the Globe
Iheater. John Haley was the sixth member Of
the gang.
Dan McCarty and William May told the judge
that they had been working in Bassic City. The
former claimed that the pistol was a present
from his brother. May did not think he was
yag, because he had money in bis pocket. The
judge thought otherwise and gave them ninety
days each on the farm.
Tom Dunn and Ed. Kelly were next ques-
toned. Dunn had been in several cities and
was on his way to Richmond. He last worked
in Shepherdstown. He was anxious to con-
tinue his journey to Richmond and the Judge
let him go. Kelly said that his home was in
Philadelphia, and he was now on his way there
from Pittsburg.
'what train do you intend to take2" asked
the court.
81 intended to walk there
But the officer said that he was begging on
Pennsylvania avenue and the judge sent him
down.
John Haley told the court that he was
printer.
Where did You print last?''
SIN Richmond"
"Where is your homer
'sIn Boston when I'm there"
What are you doing here2"
Looking for work"
"What do you intend to do nowr'
leave town"
.'You can have the balance of the day to
get out"
Costello was called and he told his story. He
was given ninety days.
to get these people out of town he would be
glad to send them, but if they were released
they would only go out and renew their drunk
enness and begging.
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Educational and Relief Association.


The Educational and Relief Association met
last night with Mr.. r. d. Rufiin in the chair
and Rev. A.A. Lott, secretary. The committee
to see after the appropriation Of s25 900 from
Congress for tho erection Of home and work
shops for the destitute colored children re-
ported that Representative Atkinson introduced
the bill for that purpose last Monday and that
the members Of the association were requested
to meet the subcommittee on education Of the
House District committee next Friday, as the
bill would be printed by that time. The COM
mittee On securing a church to give concert
for the benefit Of the cause reported that they
had secured the Universalist Church, corner Of
18th and l. streets northwest, for the 18th Of
February and the trustees Of the church give
SO and that Prof. ]. T. Layton, musical
director of the public schools, has consented to
give a concert by the best musical talent of
Washington, agreeing to give his own services
free. Prof. Jno. A Reeder agreed to give o
concert with chorus Of forty Of the best white
singers. The association accepted Prof. lay
for his offer. The association appointed Q COM
mittee to secure the services Of Miss Julia n.
Mason, principal Of the Giddings school, and
Mrs.A. j. Cooper. teacher in the High School,
and Mrs. Henrietta Vinton Davis (Simmons),
the elocutionist. the same evening. Hon. John
r. Lynch was invited to preside. The commit
tee was ordered TO see Mr.. Calvin T. 8. Brent
at once and urge him to have the plan Of the
proposed building ready by Monday. The as
sociation turned over their reading room and
hall on 18th and Z streets northeast to George
Washington and ]. E. Bruce in trust for the
ington and change their central once to 621
11th street northwest The following eollec-
tions were reported: Mr.. r. Goldschmid. Is;
DR.. E. p. Mertz, u; Mrs. Lockhart, q.
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Virginia State Notes.

A prominent member of the state democratic
committee will soon visit Gov. Hill and Mr..
Cleveland, 1t is thought on political mission.
Mr.. X. G. Murray of the Norfolk Landmark
has been appointed by the governor a member
of the board Of trustees Of the State Normal
School.
Hon. Thos. P. O'Connor, MP, is to pay
another visit to Richmond shortly.
James Frenger, a freight conductor on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, eloped from
Charlottesville with the wife of Chas Sprouse
of the Virginia Midland road. taking with them
two of the little Sprouse children.
An old man named Wildman Of Farmville.
eighty years of age, was drowned in the Lithia
spring near that place. In STOPPING to dip
water he lost his balance and, falling headlong
into the basin, could not extricate himself.
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A Lunatic in the Stock Exchange.

A man who gave his name as Robert Dunlap
and said he was an Australian, but who is be-
heved to be q student of medicine hailing from
West Troy, was arraigned in the tombs police
court in New York yesterday afternoon and
committed to the care Of the commissioners of
charities and correction for examination as to
his sanity. Early in the day Dunlap created an
excitement in front of the treasury building bv
making an unsuccessful effort to pull the statue
Of Washington from its pedestal. Then he
crossed the street and entered the gallery of
the stock exchange. After surveying the throng
below no walked through the directors room,
left gallery. Here he took q small Bible from
his pocket and silently read . prayer, gesticu-
hitting the while. Business for the time came
to standstin. Putting the Bible away Dunlap
and, waving them above his head, shouted
ssTexas Pacific" An officer was then called and
the man was arrested.