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THE COMING BENCH SHOW.
The Largest Exhibition of Fine Dogs Ever
Seen in This City.

The Largest Exhibition of Fine Dogs Ever
Seen in This City.
The Washington City Kennel Club will open
its inaugural bench show Of dogs on Tuesday.
March 16, at 9 o clock am, and every admirer
of CANNES will probably be present to give the
local club good send off. Through
its efforts the very finest dogs of the country
will be here on exhibition. Dogs with ped;-
grees as long as Pennsylvania avenue, held at
thousands of dollars: big dogs, little dogs.
fierce dogs and circus dogs The ladies'
favorite. the Prince Charles spaniel;
the vivacious and well-dcserved favorite,
the fox terrier; the funny French poodle with
his long coat of hair; Englands favorite long
haired st. Bernard, collies. bull dogs terriers,
mastiffs, settlers, pointers, in fact every species
Of the dog family will be represented at the
show.
Over 500 dogs will be on exhibition daily from
10 am. until II pm. The chow will last four
days. 1t will be managed bv the bench show
committee, consisting OF F. s. Webster, DIR.
GoidsborOugh. w. X Traver, John A. Hoffer
and j. H. Hunter.
THE JUDGES.
The judges Of the different classes will be:
St. Bernards, Newfoundland and pugs. Miss
Anna Z. Whitney; pointers and settlers, L NJ.
Tracy; beagles, Mr.. Steward DiffenGerfer;
all otner Dfeeus, Mr.. James Mortlmore- The
judging will begin Mt II o'clock, commencing
with English mastiffs, and will continue until
all the dogs have been passed upon.
A feature Of the show will be Prof. Parkers
dog circus. troupe of q score of the highest
educated dogs. including clown dogs, trick
dogs, somersault dogs, leaping dogs, waltzing
dogs, boxing dogs and dogs which play po-
licemsn, give two exhibitions daily, one
at p: m and one at p. m. This
is highly amusing entertainment and
the children go into ocstacies over
the performance. Ample accommodations
have been provided for spectators, and the
show promises to be the Lenten attraction for
already number of parties have been formed
from among the social element.
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The Eastern D.spensary.

At the annual meeting of the contributing
members of the Eastern Dispensary. held at the
parlors of the institution, corner Sd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, the following
board Of directors were elected for the ensuing
year: c. Z. Lancaster. president; Dr. r. I.
Chamberlin. vice president: Emmons = Smith
treasurer; Chas. q. Duhn, secretary; n. H.
simpson, Geo. 7. Hardin. Thomas ". Smith,
". II. Crosby. DIR. ". 7. 4. Hazen. DIR. ". l..
Wilmer DIR. }. i. Winter, DIR. Llewellyn Eliot
DIR. J. V. Carrnher, DIR. l.. h. Beatty, DIR. W. 4.
Liggett.
The directors appointed DR.. F. T. Chamber
lin. ch'ir of throat and chest: Dr. W. Z. Hazen,
chair diseases Of women; DIR. John +. Niuter,
char nervous diseases; DIR. Llewellyn Eliot,
chair surgery: Dr. W. l.. Wilmer. chair eve and
ear; Dr. j. V. Carraher. chair skin diseases;
DIR. l. X Beatty, chair chidren's diseases; DE.
W. T.. Liggett. chair dentistry.
The lady board of managers at their annual
meeting. recently held at dispensary parlors.
elected the following offcoTsfor the ensuing year
President, Mrs. ID. W. Mahon. vice presidents,
Mrs Il. A. Chnmberlin, Mrs. J. W. Swope, Mrs.
c. e. Lancaster, Mrs. Chas. "a. Dulin. Mrs.
Henrietta Stewart and Mrs. 4. q. Lansdon;
secretary. Mrs. Samuel Cross; treasurer. Mrs.
7. Y. DeGraw.
The lady managers. who number over 100
members. propose giving an entertainment for
the benefit of the institution during the month
OF April.
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gagged in sending ont in SECRETARY WATKINS.
formation in regard to the celebration TO all
parts of the country and replying 10 inquiries.
large number of prominent men,
inventors and manufacturers. have signi-
ned their intention of attending. Among
them are ex Gov. ]. L. Howard of Connecticut,
Andrew Carnegie. T. A. Edison, Prof. A.
Graham Bell. Emil Berliner, Jos NJ. Wilson,
president Franklin Institute; George We-sing-
house. BENZ. '. Avery, +. E. Sickles and many
others. Over 1000 invitations and circulars
have been sent TO each state and the prospects
are that every inventor and manufacturer OF
note will either be personally present or repre-
sented at the celebration.
The subscriptions 20 the guarantee fund
have, through the exertions of the committee
on finance, who have received everywhere the
most liberal encouragement, now reached a
handsome sum. The Society Of American En-
gineers, the National Electric Light Associa-
ton and other organized bodies, as well as the
technical Journals of the country, are promot-
ing the success Of the celebration.
THE CITIZENS coMarTTEE.
The organization Of citizens that has been
formed to make the arrangements for the cele-
bration comprises energetic, active men, who
are giving their time to this work. Much Of
the success of the celebration will depend upon
their efforts, although, of course, they are MA
terially aided by the cheerful and prompt CO.
operation, not only of the residents OF this
city, but as has been stated OF inventors In all
parts Of the country. At the headquarters OF
the executive committee, which is the center OF
activity just now, the secretary Of the COM
mittee, Mr.. Watkins, may be found each day
busily occupied with his correspondence and
In directing the work of his assistants.
Mr.. Watkins is a civil engineer by profession.
He was born in Goochland county, Virginia,
and graduated from the mining school OF La
fayette College. He then became connected
with the engineer department of the Delaware
and Hudson canal and subsequently with that
OF the Pennsylvania railroad. He also varied
his professional duties with newspaper work.
He was placed in charge of the transportation
nnd engineering section of the United States
National Museum. Mr.. Watkins has written
several works on railroad topics He mem
Der CT the Philosophical Society of this city.
Mr. JAS. T. DUBOIS
While not officially connected with the or
ganization formed to make arrangements for
the celebration, Mr.. James T. Dubois takes an
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The Presidents Western Trip.

Ex-Rerresenta.ive Morrow was at the White
House this morning, and he saw the President
for come minutes, but it was not about the
japanese mission, for which Mr.. Morrow's
name has been prominently mentioned OF
late. At leas. this was what he said 10 u star
reporter. Who asked him if it was, and he gave
proof that he WAS telling straight story. II
just called Ia talk to the President
about his western trip, but 1 could
find out nothing about il. The fact
is the PRESIDENT has made no plans yet.
have several kilograms here from the chamber
Of commerce Of san Francisco and from sew
eral towns in the state asking me to invite the
President to visit them when he goes west,
AID lie has promised to take them under con-
siceEafion. Nc, 1 shall not so with him. !
shall leave the city next Tuesday and do moi
know whcn snail return. You know am not
booked for q return trip"
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Gen Spinola is lying very
ill at his rooms in the
Arlington Hotel in this city.
His trouble is an attack of
vous prostration.
brought on, it is said, by
overwork during the re-
cent session of Congress.
He submitted to a severe
surgical operation q few
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THE ILLINOIS SENATORIAL FIGHT
The Recent Legislative Session Not 30 Long
as When Logan Was Last Elected.

Ane ANeceut AeShsl8tlSe session Not so Long
rs When Logan Was Last Excited.
Senator Cullom called OH the President this
morning to chat about things political and
otherwise, and to compare all sorts of notes.
While he was waiting in the cabinet room for
the colored delegation to have their say with
the President he and a STAR reporter fell to
talking about the recent strife in the
politics OF Illinois, and the scribe men
toned its length. YES" seid the Senator.
it was very long session, but i. is not true, as
it has been stated. that it the longest in tho
history of the state. The contest over the Sec
ond election Of Logan was two months longer
than this one. Balloting was begun early in
January. l know that he left town
FOR the seat Of war on the LIST of
january, and L was left in charge
OF things senatorial from an Illinois stand
point throughout the session. On Nav 10 1
Unopened to be in New York in attendance
upon special meeting of my committee on in
terstate commerce and l received O telegram
from John saying: Il am elected" They had
been bailoting ever since and the contest had
lasted over four months and q half. That was
in 1885.
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ALEXANDRIA.
UNITED STATES COURT.

UNITED STATES COURT.
Judge Hughes held special session of the
United States circuit court here yesterday.
A motion was fled and continued until
the 18th of May for q reinstate ment of the
receiver in the case OF Hay agt. the Alex
andria and Washington railroad. A Nor
folk case, White agt. Hunter, on
Hunter from infringing L. B. Whites pillow
patent was argued by Messrs. Doolittle of Wash
ingtcn, Hughes OF Norfolk, Beach of Alexnn-
dria and Ssner of Fredericxsbu Submitted
and held under advisement.
THE HOG Law.
The earliest municipal regulation ever made
in this city was one by which in l756 the town
trustees forbid the keeping of hogs within the
limits of the town, then embraced within
the lines Of. Orouoko, Wolfe and
Pitt streets and the river. This
order has been repeated some hundred times
since then, and today the mayor gave the poiice
again special orders for the enforcement OF the
hog law. tits hoped that the present boon,
viii put an end TO all the hogs in town.
Potomac Tent Of L o. Rechabites having
become incorporated Judge Norton has named
g. W. Crump, s. D. Devaughn and L. D. Lylea
trustees of the organisation.
The healthfuiness OF Alexandria Il vell known
and there are many cases Of longevity here In
one nei2hborhood, that Of Prince and Alfred
streets, hive four persons within = circle Of 6ftv
yards whose united ages make ssl YEAR.
"A meeting Of the citizens Of AIexandria
county y called for next Monday evening,
March Is, q Walker school house. 70 conddsr
matters relating to tho improvement Of the
roAds Tbs board of supervisors q t. county
are specially invited to Be prsssnt
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active interest in pro-
noting the success of
this great undertaking.
in fact. if he was not SO
modest he might be
called the father of the
celebration. 1t was in
the columns of his pa
per. the Inreatire Age,
that Mr.. Dubois first
brought TO the attention
of the public the fact
that April 10. 1891. was
the centennial year OF
the establishment of the
United States patent
system and urged the
inventors and manufacs-
rorc NJ n.tantaI nrss
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she keI throughout her
STAY there: IVY hus-
band was convinced
that wheels could in
some form be utilized,
and the bath chair be-
came a fact from the
time when he declared
lie was determined TO
try wheeis.and that il he
could succeed in getting
no other vehicle he
would az least take his
wife 10 Cjiji in q wheel
barrow. Ar Arab dhow
was lent 10 convey rs to
the mainland. and into
this Graf: We were al
crowded men p,Ins
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an i peers kecnly
through the surfa e of
things into their true
inwardEesss. Ills hard
life III the wilderness has
softened him rather
than hardened him. and
has led him to speak
with almost fondness
OF the simple folks with
whom his lines were
thrown for over a de-
c;tdc. He regards these
people as having been
a great deal misrnder-
stood, and as being far
more CAPABLE of civili-
zation than is generally
supposed. Indeed. lie
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THE EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
Committees Arranging FOR a Parade on
April 10.

Committees Arranging for q Parade on
April 10.
The committee Of which Mr.. u. Rufin is
chairman to arrange FOR the er .ancipa;ion pa
rade met last night. Ii was decided that .he
procession should consist Of military and civic
organizations. No chariots or wagons shall be
allowed in the line, and It was resolved 20 per-
init no person TO follow the PROCESSION but
those in line.
The president, s. Z. Jones. appointed the fol-
lowing committees to wait upon the President:
Rev. Messrs. J. NJ. Townsend, chairman: ". B.
johnson. r. H. G. Dyson and Walter II. Brooks;
Col. p. II. Carson, Rev. Messrs. {. II. Phillips,
Robert johnson. q. w. lee, II. c. Robinson
and W. J. Howard; DIR. ). A. Sumby, Rev.
Messrs. W. J. Robinson and D. /. Philips.
On speakers-Rev. DIR. ". 3. johnson, Prof
]. ID. Baltimore. Rev. ). A. TAYLOR. X j. Col
Inns and X. j.. Ruffin. Frederick Douglas IT,,
c. II. Turner and Il. L. Gilchrist.
On inyitation-J. T.. Eruce. chairman: Miles
Hawkins. DIR. p Il. Brooks, W. II. Brown. Lewis
Willis. j. L. y. Wilkinson. b. c. Whiting. J. u
Il. Seymour, George Washington. X. NJ. Dorsey.
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A MISSION HOUSE AND CHAPEL.
An Improvement in South Washington Pro
pOsed by Epiphany Parish.

handsome improvement will be made by
the parish of Epiphany Church at the north
east corner of 18th and c streets southwest.
For number of years past this parish
has had chapel and mission house
on Maryland avenue near the Long
bridge. This property has recently
been sold and those interested in tho mission
have been able to secure the eligible site men,
toned above. The lot is 96x89 feet and as the
cut which accompanies this article shows, it is
the intention to build there mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-14

The District woman's suffrage Association
held meeting Thursday evening, Miss Susan
B. Anthony prsdding in the absence Of Mrs.
Marble, the president. The lesson Of civil gov
ernment WAS taken up and ''taxation withou,
representation" was considered by the ladies
through the eyes Of their forefathers. The
question Of TIE lAw claa to be opened at Vino
dauzhsis by Mrs. 1arilla II. Kicker was dir
cussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-14

When ny I cure I DO not mean merely 10 SOP them
for time and t.ien hzre rh-In e<Hfn lnean
radical cure iI2de LIE as - 81 fi1n kfl-
Lkrsl "a FALLING sitkkEssA le-lons study.
warrant rp.uecy the uorEt cases. Because
otherB lave f1aled 1or MT nov rscesv.nk
6cna trcsIlss ~na fIee l,o<tle =
my infnllbls rslsedy. Civ kxire<s and Pos O0oA
sazsea a. o. *, 81 r. !; !. ..xx.
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promises to be IN every
way Q worthy comment
Grafton Of the important
event. The headquarters
OF the committee having
the matter in charge,
located at 81 G street
northwest, is now the
scene of busy activity.
A force of clerks under
the supervision of Prof.
J. Eiferth Watkins, Sec
rotary of the executive
committee, is busily en-
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GEN. SPINOLA ILL.

Grave ApprehcrsiOnsT That the Soldiers States
man May Not Recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-14

The Criminal Court. in consequence Of the
ir.ii-posifion OF Judge hsgner, was not in ses-
son todsy.
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Pushing Prsparations for tho Celebration Il
April.

SCENES AT TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CENTENNIAL. LrTERAruRK-TKE SECRETARY OF
TIE COMMITTEE AND HIS woRK-rHE MAN WHO
FIRST PROPOSED THE CELEBRATION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-14

The celebration of the beginningpf the second
century of the American patent system, which
viii be held in this city April 8, 3 and 10 next.
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Church Omcers Elected.

At the members meeting of the First MP
Church, 5th and Virginia avenue southeast
held last night, the following officers wers
elected for the ensuing conference year: Stew
ards-w. B. Hartley, L. Shoemaker, W. H.
johnson, u. Cole, w. ]. Brewer
H. 7. Simpson, Jas Mathieson. True
tees-W. b. Hartley, A L. Boswell
l. Shoemaker, W H. johnson, II. Cole, n.
Brewer, N. Ccrnwell, Jos. White, w. A. Tracey.
Delegate to the Maryland annual conference,
NJ. Cole; alternate, w. b. Hartley. The dele
gate was unanimously instructed TO ask Cor the
return of the present. pastor, Rev. J. l. Nichol-
son, for the fourth year.
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There were nine hundred and sixty-sever
visitors at the Corcoran Gallery last evening.
ANACOSTIA.
THE ANAcosTIA CADETS

The last meeting of the Anacostia Cadets was
held at the residence on Monroe street Of Pri-
vats Charles Stangier. The following named
Young gentlemen were elected to membership
in the company, viz: Edward Williamson
Irwin Lysles Vernon Perkins and Charles Toll
son. The organization now stands twenty
seven strong. Its next meeting will be held at
the home OF Sergt. Chas. Entwisie.
LENTES coNvERsAzIoSE
There was a quiet Lenten Conversations last
night at the residence of Miss Annie Smith
The parlors were prettily decorated and the
guests were as follows: Miss Ada Mansel. in
Light blue tulle; Miss Emma Iansel. in dotted
muslin over pink India silk; Miss Susie Jones,
in pearl velvet, with old rose panels: Miss Mary
Flood. in point desprit: Miss Josie Smith, in
silk brocade. and many others from Washing
ton. The hostess wove a handsome toilet Of
black lace. Toward the close OF the evening
light refreshments we're served.
PERSONAL
Mr.. John Mclean is convalescing.
DR. James A. Watson is entertaining his half
sister, Miss Clara Belle Taylor of Frederick
burg, Va.
Mr.. Mcknight of Baltimore is the guest of
Mr. L. V. Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. b. Phelps are visiting Mr. L.
c. Hunt
Col. Nye worthington of Good Hope Heights
is in Montgomery county, Maryland.
Miss Minnie Langhorn has returned after an
absence of two months.
Mrs. III. Butler is visiting Mrs. Simmonds OF
Good Hope Heights.
DIR. Stewart Harrison is expecting vista
ton by his brother, Lieut.. II. W. Harrison of
the U.S-S- Iroquois.
DE-. H. A. Highland is visiting DIR. G. W.
Fisher of jackson street.
Mr.. Z. c. Ecklof, brother Of Station Keeper
Ecklon. is somewhat improved, but little hope
is entertained of his recovery.
NOTES.
David Haines Of Harrison street reports that
last night one set Of double harness, valued at
$40, was stolen from his stable
Howard Heating, the little son of John NJ.
Heating. was badly injured Thursday by being
struck with stone thrown by playmate
vocal organization TO be known as the Ana
costa Qunrtetwas formed last night, composed
az follows; Prof. Bayard. bass; Joseph Miller,
baritone; Edward Dorsey and Frank Emo,
tenors.
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nELIcIoUe FRUIT.
~ Peaches. Peers,
Aglcots. Cnerrle&.
&c. &c AL pacEed
m sweet syrup,
10 that tine iruit
tfvcry natural in flavor.
D. VI. BChcHEL-L.
LIS n %.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-10-21
The Holmes Mine.

Following is the report of operations
at the Holmes mine Tor the week end
ing October II, 1891:
The seventh level-The Sutherland
tunnel-The upraise near the south
end of the tunnel has been advanced
during the week II feet The face is
still in low grade ore. The stope
above this level is producing some ore
assaying about $35. We are sinking a
wlnze on the north end of the stope
below this level, which is now down
"a feet showing seam of ore in tho
bottom assaying $S5. The stope near
the east end of the old seventh level is
producing some ore assaying $45
Tenth level-The upraise from the
north stope has been advanced during
the week 7 feet. The face is not ook-
ing as well as last report We arc
taking out some ore assaylng $40 We
are drifting west al point near the
wnze on this level on seam of ore
assaying sal.
Eleventh level-The stope east from
the Yankee winze Is producing the
usual amount OF ore assaying $63
The winze going down from the
Yankee slope has been discontinued.
We are drifting east from the bottom.
The face is in ore assaying $35.
Twelfth level west-We have started
drift to connect with the east drift
from the bottom of the winze going
down from the Yankee stope. The
face shows scam of ore assaying
$32.
Thirteenth level-The stope from the
south winze Is producing ore assayIng
about $45. The east drilt from the
foot of the south winze has been dis
continued. The winze 80 feet west OF
point six has been advanced during
the week 8 feet. The bottom is in ore
assaying $33. The old Northern Belle
stope near the foot-wall is producing
ore assaying about $33. The Corkill
st)pe is producing tho usual amount
of ore assaying about $33
Fifteenth level--'rhe wlnZe from the
north drift has been advanced during
the week IA feet, showing small
punches of ore in the bottom assaying
$25. The winze from the sonth cross
cut on this level has been advanced 5
feet during the week, showing small
seam of sulphuret ore IN the bottom
assaying S3S.
Creole tunnel-We are taking out
some suphuret ore near the east end
assaying about $33. We are taking
out some ore assaying $35 from the
| Com me odore N 2 on the west side of
| Pickhandle Gulch.
ID. IL. JACKSON, Superintendent.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-10-21
Fine Fresh Vegetables.

All kinds of vegetables are produced
In the Hawthorne gardens, and Charley
Oui has a garden that would be a
credit to any region. He deires to no.
tify the public that he is prepared to
furnish fresh vegetables at reasonable
figures. Orders from Luning, Soda,
Candela,ia and other points promptly
filled. Charley Qui is a good citizen,
has wife and family and is deserving
of liberal patronage.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-10-21
A NOTABLE HOUR.
How a Sign Painter Commem-
crates Lincoin's Murder.

Nearly all the watch signs to be seen
in front of jewelry stores in the city of
Reading and surrounding towns indi.
cate the hour Of SIS o'clock. sThe
fact is curious aud interesting, owing
to the circumstance which brought it
about, relating as it does to one of the
most notable events in American his.
tory All of these signs, so mark ed
are the handiwork of one man, who
formerly pursued his vocation in New
York, but now carries on business in
Reading
AT S:4S o'clock on the evening of
April IA, 1865, he was painting a watch
sign for jeweler on Broadway, New
York, across the street from A. r.
Stewards store, when the jeweler ran
to him with the news HAT President
Lincoln had just been shot IN Wash.
ington, half an hour before, at S:1S
O'clock.
" Paint those hands at the hour Lin.
eeln was shot," said the jeweler, THAT
the foul deed may not be forgotten
The painter did so, and since that
memorable night every wal ch sign he
has painted has been eitered and
timed exactly like it.-[New York
World.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-10-21
10th day of October, 1891.

At 10 o'clock noon of that day, at the Court
House door of Esmeralda County. Nevada,
will. in obedience to said order of sale and
decree offorecusure sell the above described
property, or so much thereof as may be neces-
sary to satisfy plaintiffs Judgment with inter
est thereon and costs, TO the highest and best
bidder for gold coin of the United States.
ROBT. STEWART Sheriff.
Dated Hawtht rne. September 10th, 1891,