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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
CANNOT GET HIS MONET.
Mr. Ciark's o1.o0o Check May Re Forfeited
10 the District

Ar. C1ark's o1.00o Check May Re Forfeited
10 the District
Mr.. B. W. Clark, the employe Of the War De-
partment who recently became quite prominent
In garbage matters. and who. il will be remem-
bered. was the lowest bidder under the specii-
cations OF the Commissioners for removing the
garbage of the city for Eve years. now wants 10
get out Of the whole matter quick. Several
days ago he applied in person TO the Commits
sioners for the return Of his q, 900 bond and
the cancellation of his bid
The matter was referred to Assistant Attor-
ney Thomas for opinion as TO the Commits
sioners' power in the premises. This IL what
M Thomas says today in his opinion:
1 return to you herewith the papers in the
case OF Benjamin W. Clark. who requests the
return Of his deposit Of 1000 accompanying
MS proposal to remove garbage, &c, For i've
years from July 1, 1882. referred to this Office
for an opinion
L have examined this case with some care and
have reached the conclusion that Mr.. Clark e
money should not be returned TO him unless
he shows some good reason why he should be
relieved, and will briefly state my reasons.
In response to an advertisement by the Com
mlssioners, dated November 90 1891, for bids
for the removal Of garbage for period Of five
years from July 1, 1892 dependent upon appro-
prlations by Congress Mr.. Clark was the low est
bidder. One of the general instructions 20 bid
ders was that each bidder would he required &c
deposit with the collector of taxes 10 the credi,
OF the Commissioners the sum of 81 600 as q
guarantee that the bidder would enter into q
contract If awarded TO him according 10 the
terms OF his proposal within ten DAYS after
the notification of such award. Ii was com
petent Tor the Commissioners to invite such
proposals.
The law authorizes the Commissioners e
make contracts for the removal OF garbage for
periods Of five years. dependent upon annus
appropriations by Congress (23 Stat, 1900. one
OF the conditions of Mr.. Clark proposal was tina
the sum of $1,000, which he deposited as 4
guarantee of good faith, might be forfeited {,
the District OF Columbia as liquidated damages
in the event of his failure to enter into a con,
tract for SO much of the work might b,
awarded TO hmm within ten days after the notic'
of the award.
/ think it entirely competent for the Com
missioners to enter into the proposed con
tract, and if Mr.. Clark fails after ten days
notice of the award 10 come forward with hi
sureties and sign the contract his deposit %
Sl,00O may be forfeited TO the District accord
ing to the terms of his bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
HOW MUCH A KISS.
The Pretty Swiss Maiden aud the student
From Penn-y lvania.

Inc Pretty Swiss Maiden aud the Student
From Pennsylvania.
From the Philadelphia Press
When was journeying through the Brunis
Pass in Switzerland the train stopped nj one
OF the small stations there. IL is the custom
for the Swiss girls to come out TO the carriages
with fruit in small wicker baskets. which thev
sell to the tourists for fifty centimes or 10 cents
in our money.
At the particular station Of which write 70
was an exceedingly pretty maiden who came
up TO our carriage, with her braided, weather.
bleached hair shining uncovered in the sofs
swiss sunshine; her eyes were blue and sweet
ana her voice was very beautiful
'Feefty confines" was all she could saw. n
she held up her fruit to us, smiling winninsly
the while.
Among our party was young Z. Of L stu
dent Jove, but isn't she pretty" he ex-
claimed; and suddenly leaned recklessly ont Of
the window and said boldly TO the pretty
creature:
What would you take for a kiss"
feefty centimes, the glrl replied holding
up her fruit and smiling sweetly; whereupoS
the lrrepressible student sprang out Of the car
riage and. rushing up 20 the Swiss maiden.
quietly bought one of her baskets Of fruit say
ing, as he came laughing back:
We'll, Lad but 50 confines. and Thought
d rather have the fruit than the kis. md
then, too, i promised my mother not TO tAks
any risks over here-she might have broupht
a breach of promise suit, don you know" and
then added, shaking his head sagely and sigh
ing, "One cant be too careful with thee
women, even an unsophisticated SwitzerlAnd.~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

From the Hartford Courant.
Mark Twain's wife was Miss Langdon of
Elmira. When MARX first met her he was
not 30 distinguished as now. Her father was a
judge and doubtless expected family" and
social importance in his son-in-law. Clemens,
however, became interested in his daughter
and after q while proposed. but was rejected
swell, he said to the lady, 81 didn't much
believe you'd have me, but thought I'd try"
After a while he tried" again, with the
same result, and then remarked, with his cele-
brated drawl:
II think a great deal more Of You thar If
you'd said Yes, but it's hard to bear
A third time he met with better fortune, and
then came the most difficult part of his task
to address the old gentleman.
Judge" he said to the dignifed millionaire.
shave you seen anything going on between
Miss Lizzie and me?'
''What! WHAT" exclaimed the Judge, rather
sharply, apparently not understanding the
situation, yet doubtless getting . glimpse of it
from the inquiry.
Have you seen anything going on between
Miss Lizzie and me?'
mo, indeed" replied the magnate, sternly;
mo, sir, have not"
swell, look sharp and you will, )" said the an
thor Of 'Innocents Abroad and that is the
way he asked the judicial luminary for his
daughters hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
A Handsome CHRISTMAS NUMBER

The Attractive sixteen-Paxs star to He
Issued Tomorrow.
Special pains have been. taken TO make To-
morrow's paper unusually interesting. The
following are some Of the features, several Of
which are particularly suited to the holiday
season:
THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY On
lustrated).
The growth of the magnificent building
being erected just beyond the Capitol
THOUSANDS OF TREES Qilustrated).
How the woods are moved to help along
Santa Claus plans.
IN A WONDERFUL CITY Qllustrated).
visit to Benares, the sacred city Of the
OLD CATHEDRAL TOWNS illustrated.
The stately ediAce in the English town Of
Wells
MAJOR PENDALLAS. Qllustrated.)
charming Christmas love story, written for
The EVENING STAR by Frank Stockton.
FOR THE LITTLE ONES Qllustrated.)
How to dress the household tyrants warmly
and becomingly.
FATHER OF THE HOUSE. OlustratedL)
Some Of the Congressman who have had long
terms of service.
THE FIRST CHRISTIAN
Looking back to the beginning Of the cen.
fury.
LIFE IN PATAGONIA.
Inhabitants OF small island hundreds OF
miles from anywhere. By Fannie B.
Ward.
BOOK STORES OF OLD.
Where many famous men had their head
quarters By John F. Coyle.
MANY LITTLE INDIANS.
How they are all mixed up together at the
Carlisle school.
ATTRACTIVE HOMES.
How the Christmas idea pervades everything
at this time.
THE FIRST FIREMEN.
Days when distinguished men manned the
bucket lines.
FIGHTING FOR THE LOTTERY.
How the big organization is endeavoring to
prolong its life.
NEW YORK NOTES.
The public-spirited men of Gotham and
other matters. By The Stars special cor
respondent.
SENATORIAL STATIONERY.
How the members of the upper house are
supplied.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS.
knowing ones now prophesying about the
spring trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

some ussssi r.eie Htsss How - -
Properly.

Properly
Exchange.
Sometimes IL happens that the modest and
somewhat timid person who IL only occasion
ally hidden 70 stately feast finds himself or
herself in secret anguish Of soul on being seated
at the board and confronted with an impos,ng
array OF knives and forks, the proper selsction
OF which he is rather uncertain about II b
for the instruction Of such a person that Sss
following directions are set down:
No matter how imposing and msny-courscd
the dinner may be At is hardly likely that there
will be laid st each cover more than four forks.
three knives. . soup spoon and teaspoon. A
longer array would be vulgar. Where he
number OF courses requires more is 10 better 20
renew the supply. A properly laid table he's
the forks and knives in the following order,
The fork are on the left. the knives and sz,oons
on the right The outside fork IL the ovpser
fork Tho soup spoon for the second courss
lies on the outside OF the row Of knivee The
next fork In order is the fsh fork, q ntus
broader than the ordinary fork and with thrss
tines only. There may or may not be Q hsh
knife. which Is also little broader than q tsa
knife. Often no knife az all Is laid for the fish,
the fork alone being sufficient II there IL a
entree the next set Of knife and fork are in
tended for that. They are simply the small
size, known as the tea knife and fork.
THE LARGE ONE FoR TIE ROAST.
For the roast the largest size OF fork ana Q
steel knife is oftenest used; these should he
next the plate. For the salad the fork IL usually
offered by the waiter. II il has been placed ~
the plate IL will lie between the fork for tue
entree and dinner fork. The fish fork and the
salad fork are often used INTERCHANGEABLE, -
there Is little difference between them A
small knife for bread and butter may lie back
OF the plate and IL used only for spreading the
bread teaspoon and the tiny after dinner
coffee spoon may lie outside the soup spoon
but tie teaspoon Is little used, fork being
preferred, even for ices. The ice fork IL broad
tined. like the salad fork, which may be used
for ices. IL necessary.
resume to carry in the mind Of the timid
person who goes out TO dine Is this: Select your
forks and knives from the outside in the order
In which they are placed. being careful 20 re-
serve the largest of both for the roast or piece
de Resistance. The largest spoon is for SCUM.
the smallest for coffee. The teaspoon, IL thors
is one, is not for vegetables, but Tor ices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
One Acquitted, the Other Convicted

Yesterday afternoon the trial of George Hill
ton and John T. Martin for larceny from the
person-taking q watch from Chas Deitz on
October 10-was continued after The STAR s
report closed.
W. d. Mobly Of Laytonsville, Nd, testified
he saw the smaller prisoner (Hilton) on the
train on October Is returning from the Hagers-
town fair with four others. As witness left the
train at Laytonsvill, his pocket book disap-
peared When he went to jail he identified
these parties, Lawrence, Hilton and Robinson,
as having been on the train He was positive
as to Hilton and believed that he got his pocket
book. He did not identify Martin.
The defendants today both took the stand
and testified at length in their own behalf, and
other witnesses were introduced, after which
the case was argued, and then the court, in
charging the jury, said that the testimony
would not justify the conviction of Martin and
the jury, on returning with a verdict of guilty
as to Hilton, found Martin not guilty.
The latter was discharged and thanked the
court and jury and left. Hilton was visibly
affected on the rendition of the verdict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
A Realistic Tombstone.

From the London Vanity Fair.
At Colmar, in the churchyard, there is a
curious monument which was erected by
citizens of Colmar in memory of two French
men who were shot by the Germans when the
latter entered the town. Viewed from dis
lance it looks like ordinary slab, but on
examining it moro closely it is observed that
one side is slightly raised and from the grave
comes a hand, which grasps the edge of the
stone. while at another part a whole arm is
stretched out and is endeavorlng to grasp a
real French bayonet which lies near. The
whole has the appearance of person who has
been buried alive trying to escape from the
tomb. The hand and arm are of bronze and
life-size- A lady who recently visited the
churchyard and who came upon this realisti.
structure unawares tainted from terror,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
Tanning Wild Animals by. Electricity.

From the ST Louis Mechanic
Waldemar Otto, editor Of the German paper
Artist. has obtained patent for a method to
tame and train wild animals by means of an
electric whip The cage mas a metallic floor
connected with one pole of a sufficient strong
battery, while the other pole. by means of a
wire, is connected with the whip. while its in
sulating handle has button with which the
current can be tried if desired.
II. now. the wild animal which has to be edu-
Gated shows obstinacy, the trainer presses the
button and this gives to the animal an electric
shock at every contact of the whip. of which
the severity is regulated according to the re-
quirements. If the electric current is not
needed the button is not pressed and the effect
of the whip is reduced to that Of an ordinary
one.
This is new application Of electricity for
educational purposes of class Of beings which
thus far has been the most inaccessible TO i'm
press with the advantages Of civilization. In
this way the lion may be made to lie peaceably
with the lamb, even when the lamb is not inside
the lion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
THE WHISKY DID IN.
IL Saved the Parsons Life, but Ruined M
Prohibition Principles

Ffon tne Indianapolis journal
The Rev. .. NJ. Todd OF Evansville. vbo
preached at the Tabernacle Church receutlr. n
guest of NJ. V. McGilliard. and in conyerm-
ton with reporter remarked that be vss over
seventy years old and not in very good sbape.
as his right side was partially paralyzed. A.
this he showed his right hand, upon which the
fingers we're shrunken. hooked and distorted.
and remarked that IL all came about through \
rattlesnRke.
Five years ago." said he, "the 9Th of July.
while on my farm at Tuscola. Ill, 1 was bitssa
by a rattlesnake."
did you drink whisky as an antidose7-
asked the reporter
luscola was prohibition town and 1 WINS
pronlpiuonlst Ii was impossible TO procure
"hlsky-that is. for prohibitionists-and the
poison had almost dones its work before anv
could be procured. 1 owe my life 10 a sop Of
Belial named Joseph Smith, who lived about
four miles away. He had whisky and furnished
life." ~
Mr. Todd is not the uncompromising pro-
hibiuonist he once was He thinks the doc
trine can be carried to a dangerous extreme,
and cites his own experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18


From the New York World.
During the last few weeks the discussion as
to abundance Of hair being evidence of strength
has again come up, some arguing that there
was nothing novel in Samson's strength being
in his hair and others that as q rule the strong
est men are least blessed with an abundant
hair covering. There are necessarily excep-
tions to all rules. but most freaks of strength
of modern times have luxuriant hair There
are five or six women now travelling with dime
museum shows, lifting enormous weights with
their hands or teeth and performing other ex-
traordinary feats of strength, and nearly all of
them have magnificent heads Of hair.
Among prize fighters the same rule applies,
and although athletes generally keep their
hair cut very close to the head, they usually
have q very thick growth Of hair, and are sell
dom bald. Ancient history is delved into .
great deal in the discussion, but the fact re-
mains that the strongest men Of today have
in almost every instance not only heavy heads
Of hair, but also quite q substantial growth ON
the chest and arms. It may be that excessive
bodily vigor and activity promote the growth
Of hair, or that the hair itself IL an evidence
Of strength, but whichever may be the cause
and the effect, the combination exists - .
very general rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
From the St, Louis Globe.

Mere rows are caused in the business world
by indigestion than even the doctors know
anything about Our business men rise in Q
hurry, eat breakfast in a hurry and then
hurry down town. Toward o'clock they rush
out. get q dose Of underdone beef, the half
Of mince pie and q cup Of strong coffee, and
hurry back to their Offices, feeling - though
they would like to fight somebody. Some one
comes in who has lunched on the same style
Of victual and in the same haste to discuss
plain business proposition. The two are feel
ing cross and sour and get to quarreling.
Each thinks the other q crank, and both are
wrong. It was the lunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
A Chinese frances Social Suppression.

From the Irish Times
As soon as Chinese girl Is betrothed she ID
placed in different relations to the world gen.
orally. She is no longer allowed such freedom
as hitherto, although that may have been little
enough. She cannot go anywhere. because il
would be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS might be seen by
some member Of the family into which she is to
marry-thal which il il han dly possible to think
anything more horrible, The imminent
risk that the girl at some unguarded moment
might be seen by the family ofthe future
mother-in-law is q reason why 80 few engage
ments for girls are made in the town in which
the girl hves-an arrangement which would
seem to be for the convenience Of all parties in
great variety Of ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
LaWYer Mosa, Hat

Have you joined the Farmers Alliance?'
asked Judge Kimball this morning Of Lawyer
Moss, who appeared in court with a new hat,
such as is worn by the more aristocratic MEM
bers Of the alliance.
mo, your honor" was Mr.. Moss reply.
'The Farmers Alliance has Joined him." said
Mr.. Dumont.
1t was finally suggested that the new article
was Blaine hat, and Mr.. Moss said he would
plead guilty to that charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
Cunning Of the Insane.
From the Philadelphia Record.

The double file Of insane unfortunates
marched shiftingly up and down the court
yard pavement Of the Philadelphia Hospital
yesterday afternoon in pursuit of the Usual
outdoor exercise. Out Of the extreme rear Of
the column suddenly stepped . gsunt, cadav-
erous creature, who bent a. II adjusting . REQ
reant shoelace. This being . frequent occur
renee, attracted no attention from the attend
ants, nor did these vigilant officials notice
the straggler tear open the lining Of his long,
torn overcoat and abstract . letter-which .
condescending spectator near BY had promised
70 deliver-and ciandestinely hand Il TO the
spectator. The epistls did not reach it, desti-
nation, but the act was % neat and the man 20
skillful in execution, and the attendants % COM
pletely unaware Of the transaction, that the
attempt BY virtus Of IL own merit deserved
actually higher dsgrss Of success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
At the Cogsweu Fountain.

From the Boston Post.
Mira Beacon Hill-"what is H. my poor
mani Why. do you stand here and weep 20 10
terly?'
The Poor MAXWELL. mum, I'm gissin' old
an 1 wus jest thinkin' that my time n come -
die afore long, an -"
Mrs Beacon Hill (soothingly)-'Tes,y es, 7
know. But we must all die some time and n
you have been q good man there = 10
reason why you should dread it,"
The Poor Man-'1ain't that, mum, I siu't
the least bit afeared Of dyin'. what I'm
dresdin' is that my wife II put some blamed
thing like this up over my grave. You -.
I'm fshman-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

From the ChicaTo Ifib1nel
"Yes, Twas . great dsspsrado in my day,"
said the reformed train robber, shaking his
head sadly and with much humility. 81 once
held up whole train Load Of passengers single
handed and alone"
THAT was quite feat" aid the retired suc-
tioneer, with dreamy, PARKWAY look IN his
eye. but once knocked down whole rail-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
~seetin' the Pr'prAsssss.~

From the New York World
Look 1t that. said . man 10 me lsss u1ch1
in front Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
carriage rolled mp sad then grand hdy
sailed out Of the entrance ana entered -
coach to drive away.
We we're matching dollars 10 decide whstl,se
she Was the wife Of the owner of Broadway O
. pork king daughter from Chicago.
Just then she poked her bead out Of IL
carriage window and, waving her am a -
man on the box, shouted out:
Hi, therei skedAddls fer I'll your UortA,
- we're late nov, and ! allus vantsr obssrvo
- e. = SS,s - ~
The man who bet on chisage vua h .
canter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

Whats In . Name
From the New York Herald.
saidso-''What was that solution you savs
my wife for her eyes?''
DR.. Endee-sChloride Of sodium. why?"
saidso-'s Nothing, only Nrs. Knoitau vas d
cock sure IL was salk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
Z don't see any waste basket around"

The monotony Of q brakeman's life might be
relieved il he would devote himself to trying to
make as much noise with his voice a. he does
when he slams the door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

One of the curious facts about human nature
is that while any mutual admiration society is
referred to in sighting terms, it always has
more applications for membership than it can
conveniently consider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

II tell yez, Mary Ann" said Micky Doian as
he sat down to his supper, lit is not fur me to
be oncharitable till me felly man, but whin
Dinnis o Brien, wild his wood leg. takes to car
ryin' cane besides, it looks to me loike too
much shtoile and extravaganza, SO it do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

Soon Johuny's pa will seek the ice,
Where holes are broken in O trice,
And try to End. with straining eyes,
II any looks like Johnny's size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18
A soft snap-the woolly dog.

The crooked 6nancier finds himself In
Strengthened circumstances in the course Of
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

They said that he had lost his beat,
This big policeman grim;
And this was SO because they took
His club away from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

Cor. DAx A 0.osvzxoa, Who - bsss sua.
fined 20 his bsd By The grip, = yst ssu1nsd =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

She sang . lengthy lullaby
With many . trill and shake;
The baby went to sleep. perhaps
But the neighbors staid awake.

''what makes Brixon look 30 preoccupied2''
Hes collecting his thoughts."
"You must be mistaken"
''why?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-18

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