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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

half IL he could only get the improvements.
He thought paying one-half and having the
property increased in value was better than
simply paving taxes and getting nothing
Messrs. Dodge. Girouard, Chappell and others
spoke in opposition TO the remarks of Mr.. Fritz
zell. and Mr.. Brown tried to convince the gen
tleman that no distinction had been made.
There was fair sample Of it tonight" re-
torted Mr.. Frizzell. Il don't think I'll come
again"
After further remarks the resolution was
passed and it was agreed to send copy Of it to
each house Of Congress and the Commission
ers.
The improving Of New York avenue from
North Capitol street to Florida avenue with a
concrete pavement was discussed. and it was
decided to oppose the expenditure of 80 much
money there.
9lr. FriZzel favored such improvement and
spoke of the electric railroad tracks being
above grade so that n vehicle could not be
driven from one side of the street to the
other.
After the passage of a resolution recommend
ing the opening of New York avenue to the
Bladensburg road the meeting adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

A HANDBOOK OF THE TARIFF on IMPORTS
lNTO TIE UNITED STATES. Under the Acts
OF lSyo, and the Bond and Warehouse Svsiem
now In force, with Notes OF Decisions appl-
cable thereto, arranged under the several para
graphs BY GEORGE HUNTINGTON ADAMS, of
the New York Bar. Second and Revised Edi-
tion- New York: Baker. vorhis 4 Co.
A FLCTTERED D0vEcOTE. By GEORGE MAN.
WILLIE FEM, author OF The Master OF the Cere-
monies etc, etc Illustrated. New York: ID.
Appleton 4 Co.
THE SHADOW OF A MILLIONAIRE; or, THE
NEW IDEAL A Novel BY p. GERoxE. New
York Belford Co
MARGUERITE. A Novel. By GEORGES DE Pry-
kRBRuSE Translated from the French. New
York Bedford Co.
NO SAINT. Novel. By ANNE BozENAS LYON
Louisville John p. Morton Co.
HIS WORD OF HONOR. Novel. By E WER-
SER- New York: Street Smith.
THE AMERICAN FAUST. By EDWARD A. PAUL.
TON. New York: Bedford co.
THE THREE SCOUTS. By J. T. TRovBRrpeI.
Boston: Lee shepard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
DAMAGED AT TIE FIRE.
A Swell Young Man Who Suffered 1t the
Letter Fire.

Letter Fire.
The fire at the Letter house Thursday was
enlivened by a sad mishap to one of Washing
toni SWEETEST and gaudiest youths. The young
man had arrived on the scene in hot haste as
soon as he learned of the confagration. He
was dressed in a manner almost too killing for
this world. 1t was New Year day and his cos
tune showed it. He rushed boldly in the front
door-the fire was at the rear-and joined the
throng Of persons engaged in carrying out the
furniture. In a short time he emerged
carrying under his arm q casket, which
looked as if it might have contained jewels to
an unestimable value. and this he placed in
safety and returned once more to the breach.
This time he appeared with satin sachet bag.
These two violent efforts had rather tired the
young man and he lit cigarette and stood in
the doorway in blaze. negligent way which
excited the intense admiration of the crowd in
front and the direst wrath of the firemen.
Finally he fioated gracefully out on the porch,
and just in the nick of time to receive about
six buckets of dirty water on his head. His
hat was crushed. his cigarette extinguished
and his costume-ah! where his costume2
Fires are sad things at any time, but the sad
dest thing about the fire Thursday was the
sight of that bedraggled youth seeking his
home amid the cheers of the spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
SENATOR HOAR AND THE SOUTH.
He Says That He is Proud That the People
There Arc His Countrymen

There Are His Countrymen.
Senator Hoar told Worcester, Mass, re-
porter yesterday afternoon that he was at home
on business errand to fulfill an engagement
he made before the session opened.
Il have nothing to say he said, about any
pending public question except what is already
krown."
He spoke of the importance of Mondays con-
ference of republican Senators, and said that
while the action on the election bill would de-
pend upon a very small majority the prospect
looked more favorable now than at any time
since its introduction in the House last year
II an not especially informed said the Sem
ator. las to the plans of gentlemen who have
taken steps to fora new clubs or other repub-
hcan organizations. / think such movements
very desirable The republican party will not
however, attain success or retrieve itself from
the recent reverse which it has encountered by
abandoning its principles. No party will snc-
coed or should succeed by inquirinS what is
the opinion Of a majority of the voters and then
seeking to conform itself to that opinion.
whether it be right or wrong. The republican
party should ash. as II always has. What il the
rishtful position?' What is Just. true. right
eorsY and it should then occupy that position.
Ii should seek to bring the voters of the COM
monwealth and the country to agree to it.
ANY temporary reverse should inspire re-
doubled zeal, no. desertion or betrayal of what
Is right. We can get few lessons of value
from our democratic antagonists. especially
from their southern leader. but am always
proud that the people of the south are my
oonnJrynen when l think of their superb
eonstancy. Indeed. i am inclined t. speak Of
this md the good lady whose kindness Of
heart was SO great That when her children told
her she would speak well Of satan himself she
replied, i wish you all had his perseverance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
The Wissmap-Emin Dispute.

There is a strong feeling in Berlin in favor of
sustaining Emin against Baron wissman
in Africa, for vigorous proceedings have
strongly appealed to the kaiser's warlike in
stincts. 1t is not certain yet that wissman's
action will be approved. The kaiser is said to
have recently expressed himself privately to
the effect that what was needed in such coloni-
cation work as Germany had on hand in Africa
is less discipline and methodical Flooding and
more boldness and originality in undertaking
He Is even said TO have gone so far as to COM
pare German colonizers uniavorably with En-
glish and to say that the methods suitable for
home military service did not seem to work
satisfactorily in the development of new and
distant administrations over uncivilized peo-
Piles. For this reason he is thought to be
likely to view with leniency any undue adven-
tureousness on the part Of EmIn in the interest
Of German extensions in East Africa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
LONDON BABY FARMS.
Eight Emaciated. sIckiy Infant. Discox~rcd
I'm Mrs. Reeves Filthy Home

HaGht tmacaated. >ickiy Infants Discovercd
I'm Mr. Reeves Filthy Home.
London is constantly being Mortified bv the
discovery CT baby farms. where infants are
treated in the crueles; manner possible: but in
spite OF the metropolitan police these Disgrace
full institptious flourish and apparently are only
discovered by accident
At BriSton. portion Of London on the Surrv
side OF the Thames. a woman who gave the
name OF Mrs. Reeves. and who Is known 20 have
inquired under several aliases. has been arrested
on the complaint Of her neighbors for carving
on the Illegal business known as baby farm
ing. When the police searched her residence
they found eight emaciated. filthy. sickly babies
crowed into one small ill-ventilasei room.
apparently. the infants were in a starving con-
dition. In spite Of the fact that the poor chill
dren were Immediately given the best OF medi-
cal attention. and that they were removed 30
healthier surroundings. il Is feared that some
OF them Will die from the effects OF the course
OF neglect ard starvation TO which they have
been subjected by the woman.
MS. Reeves. in any case. will be prosecuted
TO the full extent Of the law. and should one Of
the children die, the charge of murder NAV t.e
mace against the baby farmer" The police
are doing their utmost 20 find the parents Of
the unfortunate infants. should the search os
the authorities prove successful further arrests
will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
LITERARY ASPIRANTS.

DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes Writes Frankly
to One of Them.
The Boston Journal prints the following let
ter from DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes, dated a
few years agoi
MY DEAR MADAME: am always very willing
to read any specimens Of verse sent me by lit
erary aspirants, and shall be ready to do for
you what l have done for scores-to speak
moderately-of Others. At the same time
have to confess that my experience has been
very Encouraging. Poor sensibility and an
ear for rhyme and rhythm are very common
gifts, and are constantly mistaken for poetic
genius by those who possess them and their
friends.
You can we'll imagine that il is not a very
agreeable task to undeceive those who have
been flattered into the idea that thew possessed
extraordinary powers. Yet this is what have
70 do habitnally unless choose to keep up the
expectations
1 am not an editor and have no connection
with any periodical except as contributor.
whenever my correspondents wish to have
their communications published send them to
the editor OF any periodicals they designate
and leyae Ill the rest TO him. taking it for
granted that he knows what will suit his pur-
pose better than do.
am sorry to say that the poems and stories
sent through me are almost invariably declined.
You will ask why? Is it because they come
from this or that section of the country? BY
no means. Mr.. Howells from one Of the
western states, Bret Harte from Californi~
were eagerly welcomed, while plenty of eastern
writers had their pieces rejected by our pub
hshers. LIS 1t, then, because they are new and
unknown to fame? On the contrary. new
writer OF real power is great card for any
publisher. No; the real reason is that new
mo- nh $hAw II.
have proved their superiority. 1t is just like a
village base ball club challenging the Bostons
have written You much more fully than
commonly do and more at length THAN 1 should
expect to again. But do not wish Won to be
disappointed. Your letter is frank and fair and
you have your chances of success like another.
But OF the hundreds of thousands OF poems that
are written by our educated and intelligent
ladies very few are marketable or remembered
a week after they are published. am afraid
you VIII not be made happier by my criticism,
but am, nevertheless, yours very sincerely,
OLIyFE WENrEIl HOLMES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.

eFThe local circulation Of The EVENING
STAR is not only the largest and fullest, but it is
also the BEST, since the paper goes cot alone
into the hands Of the people Of the District Of
Columbia as a body, but regularly into their
hornes-into the families Of all classes, and into
those Of the incorporating as well as the
money-earning portion Of the community. An
advertisement in its columns therefore reaches
the eye of everybody worth reaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
In Memory Of Gen. Spinner.


At a meeting of the officers and clerks Of the
United States treasurers Office held last even
ing, Hon. ]. n. Huston presiding, resolutions
respecting the death of Gen. +. T. Spinner,
drawn by Mr.. +. W. Lantz, were read by As
sistant Treasurer whelpley and adopted by
the meeting.
The resolutions recited Gen. Spinners long
service TO the government ard paid u tribute
to his patriotism. zeal and other personal quail
tiles. They said that Gen. Spinner's kindness
OF heart was proyerbial, and he always en-
1oyed the esteem and confidence of those as
sociated with him. During the exigencies in
cident 20 the war the business of the Office was
greatly augmented, and then Gen. Spinner
conceived the idea Of employing women in his
department, and, although many opposed the
innovation. he persisted and demonstrated to
the world that women Possessed the abilities
required for clerical work. To him women
Kind are indebted for the advanced position
they now hold in the ranks of bread-earners
Assistant Treasurer Whelpley will attend the
funeral on Sunday at Mohawk, N. Y. e the
representative Of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
An Irish Farmer Sentenced Tn Hang.

AT the Nensgh assizes in Ireland Yesterday
bartholomew Sullivan. farmer, was placed on
trial, charged with completely in the murder
of Patrick Flahive at BailyhRgue. in the County
Kerry, In August last. IL was alleged that the
actual murderer. Patrick Kennedy, had escaped
TO America. The motive for the crime was the
announcement made by Flahive of his inten-
ton TO cut the crops on a farm from which the
tenants had been evicted. The jury deliberated
over the case for two hours and finally returned
with verdict Of guilty In reply to the quee-
ton Of the judge as to whether he had anything
to say why sentence should not be pronounced
upon him the prisoner said: Il am not a bit in
dread of the Highest Judge. my lord. The next
Judge won't condemn me for IT," Sullivan was
then sentenced to be hanged in Tralee on Feb
nary 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

A pathetic case of kidnapping is reported from
Washington, Iowa. Three brothers named Kill
gore were living in Chicago with their father
and mother. Both were worthless and the boys
found life almost burden. At last the elder
son was driven from home. and. knowing how
the little brothers would be mistreated. ne
turned. and at night. while his parents
sleeping, he brought them TO Iowa He found
good homes for both the boys with respectable
farmers near Washington and provided himself
with good position. The parents made q
desperate effort TO find the boys and at last
succeeded in finding them. Officers were sent
taken back 10 the slums of the city, while James
Kilgore, the elder brother, was lodged in jail,
charged with kidnapping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Accident Caused q Wrong Signal,

A train on the Erie railway, made up Of
empty passenger coaches bound for Jersey
City, crashed into freight train at Edgewood
Junction. NJ, last night. The caboose, sew.
eral freight cars and the engine of the passen-
ger train were wrecked. The engineer and
fireman of the passenger train saved themselves
by jumping. The accident was caused by a
wrong signal given from the block station west
by the operator. Frank Kelly. who was drunk.
He refused to surrender the tower. which was
broken into by orders of the railroad dis
patcher. Ittook five men to overpower Kelly
and he was bound hand and foot with ropes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
CROSS, THE WIFE MURDERER.
His Efforts to Escape Death by the RoI


Aweek from es.erday-January 9-is the date
fixed for the execution of W. Douglass Cross. con-
victed of the murder of his wife. but there is
no doubt that respite will be asked for and
that it viii be granted by the President owing to
the motion for a new trial on bills of exceptions
pending in the Court of General Term. Cross,
it is alleged lief. his house, on 8th street south
west. to go to the theatcr and his wife fol-
lowed him. and when near Virginia
avenue he shot her. The defendant
is represented by Ncssrs. c. Maurice Smith and
Joseph ShillinS:on and it was claimed by them
that the woman shot herself and that
Cross actions in calling for help and running
to her mother to tell her showed that he
was innocent. The prisoner during his
incarceration has stuck to his statement.
The bills of exception were ouly signed few
weeks since. and it is expected that the hearing
wi Il take place early in the Text General Term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
What the "InvIncibIes- Do in Prison.

A prisoner who has just been released from
confinement in Down Patrick prison, Ireland,
gives the following account Of the daily oocu-
pations in Jail OF his fellow-prisoners who be-
longed to the Dublin secret society known -
the "Invincibles" Joseph Mullett, he says,
supervises the book bindery department and
has charge Of the prison library; Mccartney
works in the laundry; Fitzharris, Laurence and
Hanlon pass their time in attending to business
in the tailoring department; o Brien and Marc
ney are interested in the workings Of the shoe
making department; Dan Delaney IL . feature
Of the carpentering department. and James
Mullett is variously occupied in doing odd Jobs
about the prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

The firm Of Caldwell a Niblack. general mer-
chandise and cotton buyers. at Tyler. Tex. has
failed Their liabilities are estimated at $50 600
The First National Bank of that CITY holds
$1,000 worth Of the firms paper on which
the former will realize about $4,000
Donald Simpson, a grocer of Sarnia Ont,
has made sn assignment. His liabilities are
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

Union Pacific officials at Lincoln, Neb.,
have been formally notified that the Rock
Island lease has been abrogated for the
present. The Rock Island has constructed
here . small passenger station TO be used
jointly With the Union Pacific on the Union Pa
ciRc ground. Thursday morning Union Pacific
trains ran 10 the new station, but the Rock
Island locked III Union Pacific out and re-
fused sdmiszion 70 the building until the lease
for trackase WAS complied with The Union
Pact1c was In consequence obliged 10 do its pas
senger brdness from the old freight depot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
A School Boy smothered 70 Death.

Johann krause, twelve-year-old boy, vas
locked in the closet of a school house in ANA
burg. Germany, as punishment for some mis-
conduct and when the door was opened be ~as
dead. having been smothered by coal gas. His
cries were not needed by the teacher, who sup
posed them to have been melted by anger or
repentance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
A Countcrfciter Betrayed by nj. Partner.

John Miller, formerly a tobacco packer
OF Dayton. Ohio. was arrested at Lewis
burg. northwest Of that place. wednes-
day night by United States Detective DonneIl
for making and selling counterfeit 1--WE dollar
pieces. An ex-conyict named Patterson who
had been selling the money. was arrested for
passing the stuff in the country in exchange for
turkeys. The ex-convict exposed Miller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Arep-year.old Cir, Kidn.pcd.

Waterfowl, MY, is excited over the hid
mapping of the ten-year-old daughter Of Bray
ton Hungerford Of that city. She was visiting
relatives at East WATERFOWL, two miles and a
half from there. man named Reed, who had
been employed by the girls father, in charge
of horses stole a horse and cutter from the
stable and drove to the place where the girl was
staying and told the people that her brother
was diving and wanted TO see her. The horse was
found wandering about the streets of the city
yesterday morning. The girls scarf was in
the cutter.
Little Matte Hungcrford. who was kidnapped
Thursday night. appeared at her uncle's home
at z o clock last night and sank exhausted 20
the floor. When she revived she stated that tie
man Reed carried her into a barn near this city
and kept her there all day, threatening 10 kill
her If she made an outcry. At dusk he left her
and she managed to make her way TO her uncle's
home. A reward has been offered for Reeds
capture ana parties are actively searching the
vicinity for him. There was great excitement
and threats Of lynching were freely made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Gen. Reeves Funeral.

Brig. Gen. Isaac Vanduzen Reeve, a veteran
Of the Mexican and civil wars, was buried from
the home Of his son-in-law, W. T. Schley. in
New York yesterday afternoon. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev. DIR. VIM.
Taylor OF the Broadway Tabernacle Besides
some members of the family of the deceased a
number Of members Of the Union Club and
some regular army officers were present. The
interment will be at Danville, NY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Photographic Dead Mems Eyes.

The department of justice of Canada has de-
cided to purchase q newly patented photo
graphic apparatus Of great value in detecting
crime. The invention will enable copy 10 be
taken Of the image in the retina Of the eve Of q
dead person. This Is regarded IS very i'm
portant especially in cases where there il no
other clue 10 the perpetsstor OF the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
A Family Exterminated by Suicide.

Mrs.. George Balm, near Irwin, Pa. arose at 6
O'Clock yesterday morning and drowned herself
in well. Three weeks ago her lovely Young
daughter went crazy. This drove her husband
insaue and he died in a mad house December
80 and yesterday the last of the family suicided,
al within three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Father Crar, woupdrd. but R~oov-r,ur

Father Craft Wounded. but Recovering.
A telegram was received at the bureau Of
Catholic Indian missions in this city today
from Father Craft, who was reported as having
been killed by the Indians. The telegram was
sent from Pine Ridge. via Nashville, Neb..
under yesterdays date and states that Father
Craft is wounded. but recovering, and that I'll
the Catholic missions are safe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Death OF Admiral Cooper OF Hayti.

u ~o1alf.a CooPer VI "syu'
Admiral Mason 8. Cooper Of the Haytian
navy. eldest son of Rear Admiral George Il.
Cooper, retired, U.s.N., died yesterday morn
ing at his residence, Brooklyn. A form Of the
grip, which turned to erysipelas, caused his
death. He was born at Portsmouth, Va. July
10, l6z7, President Solomon madsOiim admiral
Of the Haytian navy, and he was at its head for
six years, but he had to ave bis life by coming
to New York after the recen. rebellion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
Orange Buyer. Ent.rta,nea in cub..

A Tampa special says the Orange Buyers'
Association, which had been on an excursion
to Cuba, arrived there Thursday homeward
bound It is composed of members Of the
firms and their Representatives from the
principal cities In the United States While in
Havana the members Of the association were
entertained BY the governor general Of tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

August Benedum, one Of the best-knovn
bazk note engraven In the country, died Of
eonunptioa Thursday q hb hoas in New
Yogk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
CITIZENS OF THE NORTHEAST.
They Meet to Oppose a Bill Now Pending in
Congress.

CUTIE LIVELY DISCUSSION, THOUGH THERE WERE
BUT FEW PARTIcIPASTs-A NEW FORM OF Gov
ERSMEST WANTED By Mr.. DoDaE-A REMEDY
IN BoUALIzINe TIE ASSESSMENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
KingIalxe, the Historian. Dead

AfHGIake, tne I11stoTian, Dead.
The death Of Alexander William Kinglake.
the English historian, is announced. He
was born in 1911, near Taunton. and
was educated at Eton and Trinity
College, Cambridge. His Invasion of
the Crimea," the first portion OF history OF
the Russian war of 1886, appeared in 1853.
and gave so much offense at the court of the
Tuilleries that its sale was prohibited in France
during the empire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03
A Counts Son Elope. With An Actress.

Counts Son Elopes with m Actress.
The son Of Count Plaba Kaersllyi has dis
appeared from Buda Pesth, and it is supposed
that the young man had eloped with a popular
actress, who has also been missed from her
usual haunts. The count. who is one Of the
wealthiest and most prominent of the Hunga-
rian magnates, has telegraphed all over Europe
in the hope Of intercepting the runaways and
preventing his erratic heir from being drawn
into q marriage by the actress, who is credited
with motives more mercenary than romantic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-03

The Syracuse and Baldwinsyille railroad was
elso, 900. Il was bought By ths boadholdsEsL