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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Kit Carson Post Celebrates Its Twenty
Fourth ADniversary-An Honorable Record.
Last evening at Grand Army Hall, Penn
sylvania avenue near 14th street, the members
Of Kit Carson Post and friends assembled in
music, vocal and instrumental, recitations and
addresses, it being the twenty-fourth anniver-
sary Of the post. Col. Chas. P. Lincoln, deputy
commissioner of pensions and past department
commander, opened the program with q short
address, in which he stated that the charter was
issued March 10, 1857, to Robert Middleton.
Richard Morgan and N. B. Burnham, who
served in the District troops in April, 1861, and
L. B. Cutter. ]. H. Jennings, George Lithgow,
George Peck VIM. Low, R. F. Rea and S. A.
Boyden; that it was organized March 25, in the
old Capitol prison, with Capt Middleton, CON-
mander. Maj Cutter, Sr. V. c., {who is the only
surviving member), s. A. Boyden, Jr. Y. c.,
Richard Morgan. Q. NJ, and r. +. Rea, Adjt.
During these years nearly 1000 members had
been mustered Of whom nearly 100 have been
day. The post has over 800 volumes in its
library and drum corps Of ten members, all
Of whom have seen active service. Their roll
of membership has borne the names Of Gems
Kit Carson, J. c. Fremont, 8. Van Vliet, A.
Baird Starkweather, Rittenhouse Ordwsy, H.
E. Paine, Kelly, Hovey and Drum, Col. Mike
Sheridan, Admirals Ammen and Jouett Durine
the evening Gen. Veazey, the commander-in.
chief and Department Commander Jas. NJ
Pipes were received and each made an appro-
pirate address.
CHAs. P. STONE POST.
Last evening the hall at 7th and L streets wal
densely packed the occasion being O grand
musical and literary entertainment by Chas
P. Stone Post, No. IL, G. A. r. The platform
was occupied by A. N. Thompson, IT,, v. c..
chairman Of the committee Of arrangements
Past Commanders q. c. Harris, r. ]. Beall
Commander Peyton Scrivener and others. Gen
Veazey, commander-in-chief, and Department,
Commander Pipes, with several Of their stats
were received, and Gen. Veazey made stirring
address in which he expressed his pleasure in
visiting post composed OF the men who were
the first to rally to the defense Of
the country, those who were under
arms and doing duty while in other parts
Of the land men were being enrolled, and that
too, almost within the lines Of the enemy and in
q city where there were forces being enrolled
to fight against the Union.
Commander Pipes followed in Q short adj
dress in which he urged that efforts be made tc
enlarge the membership 30 as to include every
District man entitled to membership
A program Of music and recitation followed
in which Misses Grace and Maud Youngs and
Barbara Marie, Messrs. r. NJ. Straight, J.
Alfred Barker, Wilmer Brown, Lawrence Crow
Howard Youngs, Fritz Foster. Medairy Cough
wilkins and Pomeroy and Master LLOYD
Youngs took part. At the conclusion Of the
exercises ice cream and cake were served. The
post il in q healthy condition new recruit,
being mustered at every meeting, and numbers
now about 160 members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
ARBITRATION WITH SWITZERLAND.
what 10 Said Upon the Subject st the st.se
DepArtnent-

Department.
II is learned ct the Department Of State that
there have been no negotiations with Switzer-
land for several years directly upon the subject
OF an arbitration treaty between that country
and the United States. About eight years ago
such treaty was under consideration and the
negotiations proceeded so far that the treaty
was ratified by the Swiss government II is
the practice in that country to submit the
draft Of treaty to the Legislative branch OF
the government before il can be def
nitely proposed to the other party 20
the treaty, which amounts to rsti-
ficatiou in advance Of negotiation.
In the case of the arbitration treaty, however,
when IL reached Secretary Frelinghuysen, he
noted number Of objections to the test. judg-
ing II generally too vague and without proper
| limitations, so the negotiations lapsed. When
the arbitration agreement was made between
the nations of North, South and Central Amer
| lea copy Of the treaty was sent to each Euro
| pean government This treaty was much more
elaborate and specific In its terms than that
proposed to Mr.. Frelinghuysen, and therefore
| more likely to meet with the approval of
punchihous nations. 1t is presumed at the
Department of State that H any action has
been recently taken by the Swiss government
upon the subject, as reported in the press dis
patches, il was probably the submission by the
president of Switzerland OF q copy of this Pam
American treaty 10 the legislature with REQ
ommendation that Switzerland signify her ad-
herence to Its provisions in response to the in
vitatlon extended to European nations by the
late international American conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF The COMMIssIONERS, DISTRICT
" OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, March24, 1891
Sealed proposals will be received at the office OF the
Commissioners Of the District of Columbia till THURS
DAY. APRIL SIXTEENTH, at TWELVE O'CLOCK
NOON. for furnishing to the public schools Of the
District OF Counbia the following described school
furniture, viz: 34S No. grammar school desks and
chairs more or less; s22 No grammar school desks
desks and chairs. more or less; 346 No. 4 grammar
school desks and chairs more or less SO No primary
school desks and chairs. more or less; 4S2 No. x
primary school desks and chairs, less 80 No
primary school desks and chairs. more or less; 80
teachers tables, more less; 50teachers desks more
or less 800 high school desks and chairs. lifting lid
more or less Samples must be submitted and for
warded TO ". b. Powell, superintendent of public
s s,S wssnnsI9n e. Franklin school bqild;ns
must be for the desk and chair pattern only and the
prices bid for same must include the furnishing
different school buildings The pupils desks and
chairs must be delivered and the floors
J. ", ROSS, H NJ. RODENT. Commissioner, D. G.
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This afternoon the funeral Of Mrs. Sarah
Jane Davis took place from her residence, 433
New York avenue. Mrs. Davis was among the
earliest residents of the northeastern section Of
the city and was well and favorably known by
many Washingtonisns, more particularly as
Mrs. Burch, the name Of her first husband,
who was for many years prior to the rebellion
mother Of Mrs. W. y. Mexican, whose husband
is an old Washington 'boy," generally known
among the newspaper fraternity. Mr.. Mckean
is now the publisher Of the Daily Herald Of
Elizabeth. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
To he Boarded at Government E.u.nse


Judge Miller in the Police Court today
heard testimony in the case of Sam Reed and
Jim Robinson, colored, who had the fight in
'Iouse Neck" place near Tenleytown, some
days ago. The testimony was very conflicting.
The trouble resulted from q discussion about
Robinson's wife.
Robinson, it appeared, had been in the Rock
vile Jail for attempting to shoot his brother-in-
law.
During Robinson's enforced absence from
home Reed boarded his wife, and that appeared
to have caused the trouble which resulted in
Reed striking Robinson with stone.
1t appeared in evidence that Robinson left
the room and went down stairs. Reed followed
and when asked why he did so he said he was
afraid that Robinson might want to kill him.
And you boarded Robinson's wife2' Queried
he court.
Eyes, SIR"
"You will now be boarded at the expense of
the government" said Judge Miller, and Reed
went down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
THE PROTEST AGAINST MR.. PERRY.

The Charges Referred by the President -
Gen. ordway Tor Investigation.
The protest Of the colored delegation which
called on Acting Secretary Grant yesterday ct
the War Department against the appointment
Of Mr.. Perry to be major Of the seventh bat
talon Of the District National Guard has at
the direction Of the President. been referred 10
Gen. ordway. The protest contains o serious
charge against the character of Perry. alleging
the old facts about his financial relations with
the colored cadet corps some time ago. These
charges, while not formal. are presented with
earnest assertion rs charges Gen. Grant took
the document over TO the White House this
morning and Laid il before the President, Who
thought Il important enough to investigate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
The Event of the Sesson.

The grand spring opening of millinery and
wraps at Kings Palace, sl2-sl4 7th street north
west, today was q most important event. All
that art and skill could devise was to be seen in
brilliant splendor. The exhibition Of French
pattern, hats and bonnets fully established
the claim of this firm to be the leading ex-
ponents of fashion in this city. The vast array
Of trimmed and untrimmed hats must be seen
to be appreciated and all ladies' who are in need
of a stylish and fashionable hat or bonnet
should not neglect to call ut Kings Palace,
where there is displayed all the latest effects In
grays, tans, golden brown and in all the leading
shapes at prices that are emphatically the
lowest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Newfoundland Greatly Excited Over Cosr-
cion Attempted by the Government
The governor of Newfoundland attended TIE
council chambers on Tuesday to assent 10 .
certain bill. The assembly were summoned 70
his presence by the black rod. A motion wAs
made that the members do not comply, - .
protest against the coercive and treacherous
policy Of the imperial government A large
majority favored the motion, only members Of
the cabinet following the speaker 10 the gov
ernors room. A large audience cheered the
protesting members and Missed those comply
ing, calling them traitors and spies- Great ex-
element prevailed.
Meetings are being held Ill over the colony
protesting against coercion II the threatened
legislation IL enacted armed resistance viii be
made 10 the enforcement of the regulations
made under IL. The legislature decided on
Tuesday 20 send q delegation of I've 10 England
10 treat for the final arrangement Of the whols
subject. They will be named today and vin
probably leave Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Easter Entertainments ut tho High school.
Before closing school for the Easter holidays
an entertainment was given by the pupils Of
the High School in the hall Of the school this
afternoon.
The following program was re.esred:
!. Orchestra. medley, Theo. Moses. 2, Chorus.
8, Duet. Miss Davis and Mr.. Oldsted. 4,
Orchestra, Lost Chsrd (Sullivan). Mr. Younss,
solo. s, Glee Club. 6, Defamation, Shakes
peare, Capts. McRoberts and. Slater. q,
Orchestra, Andalusia, Le Theirs. 8, March,
''Gruso in die Ferne," Doring
The interpretation Of the musical numbers BY
the High School orchestra was extremely One,
their Improvement in phrasing Of iats being
marked.
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The Lenten fast seems very slow.
A NEMPHIAN TALE.

A MEMPHIAN TALE.
He was q backwoods Tennesseean seeing
Washington last week, with an official friend,
and the last night, they did Cleopatra" as pre-
sented by Mrs. Bernhardt
He was greatly impressed by the performance,
and in that scene, where the Egyptian queen
sits upon the terrace overlooking Memphis, his
enthusiasm dubbed over.
"Moonshine and molasses!" he calculated in
wbirring whisper; "ain't that socker from
the headwaters? What is it, anyhow
Its Memphis" whispered the official, hold
ing him down.
Come of, F" he said, after moments refec-
ton, lit amt. They don't talk French in Men,
phis. sold car load of mules down there Last
fall"
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MUST KEEP THE ArsLEs CLEAR.
The Proprietorp Of the Globe Thcaser FINED
for Overcrowding.


Messrs. Roop & hopper, proprietors Of the
Globe Thester, were before the Police Court
today charged with violating the building reg
ulations. As proprietors of the theater they
were charged with neglecting to keep all the
sisles and passage ways free from obstructions
during public assembladge SO as 10 facilitate
egrcss in case Of fire.
Policemen Ceinar and Sutton appeared Is
prosecuting witnesses and described how the
aisles were crowded on the 18th Of this month
during performance when there was . SPAR
ring exhibition given.
Lawyer Thomas Fields appeared for the de-
PENDANTS and argued the case after the court
heard the testimony
Judge Miller, commenting on the case. said
that in all places where exhibitions Of any sort
are given every precaution should be taken TO
guard against accident in case of fire. and per-
SONS who go 30 such places are entitled TO have
the alsles and passages leading 10 the exits free
of obstructions.
fine Of Si0 was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Nathan Morrison, the young colored man who
struck his wife on the head with lamp two
days ago, as heretofore published in TEE SrAR,
was given hearing in the Police Court
His wife Pauline appeared against him be-
cause she could not help herself, and abe tried
TO impress the court with the idea that she WAS
not badly hurt, but the judge required her TO
remove her veil and show the injury to her
head.
Nathan told his story Of the affair and the
judge gave him three months In Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
seed sovn by the south p.k.a. c,p.rr,

Beed boWn ~ Inc bouth Bak01n Church.
Presiding Elder p. A. Burdick Of South
Dakota recently called . meeting Of al The
Methodist pastors Of the Aberdeen district ana
put before them the plan Of sewing whsss for
the liquidation Of the church debts. The
pastors took 10 the idea, and after talking with
their people found the farmers would furnish
the land and do the work IL the church would
furnish the Sod. The general pocisties Of he
church, which have their headquarters In the
east, took hold Of the matter and announced
that the money for the sssd should be forth
coming. The church 81 Bath, 9. D., has 81
ready started the bah rolling with Exty acrss,
and Il IL hoped every church IN ths district vi
seed from forty 70 dxty acres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
The strong win Case.

In the Circuit Court, Judge Cox, this morning
another of the jurors in the case OF Strong ct
al agt Cook ct al. Che Col. Sam. Strong will
csse). Mr.. Cooper sent word that he is sick,
thus leaving but ten in the box, Mr.. Shaw be-
ing sick also. After some discussion IL was
agreed 70 proceed with the fve.sixths Of the
whole jury, and Gen. Butler, for the caveators,
resumed his argument
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

COMPLETION OF AN ANIMAL HOUSE IN THE
~ NATIONAL GEOLOGICAL PARK-Smithsonian
Institution. once Of the National Geological Park,
Washington. &c. March 25 lsgl.-ProposAlsw Will be
received AZ this Office until TWELVE O'CLOCE
NOON OF MONDAY. The THIKTIETH DAY OF
MakCH ls9l, for eomPleting an animal house in the
may be seen at the park (Holt House on the Adams
NIL, road. few hundred yards north of Columbia
road where the Present state of the be
aud any information desired be obtained. The
rsht Is reserved 20 reect sll bids and
Institution. rnh25-St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following: Adolphus
Whitley and Sarah r. Harrison, both of Fair
fax county, Va; Jesse b. McCalley and Leta B.
Copeland Of St Louis, Mo- JAS. Burroughs and
Susie Boyd, both Of Prince Georges county,
Md; Robt. L. Allan and Ola Hess; Rev. Silas
French Of Hillsborough, Ohio, and Mrs Amanda
Elizabeth French; John r. Massey and George
T. Davis OF Montgomery county, Nd; George
Bowie and Josephine Mitchell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
SHOOTING STARS,

Why 10 it you can seldom walk slow enough
for street car TO catch you, nor fast enough
| to catch q street car?
The tarifates and the tariff fights WI engage
political attention again this summer.
The "still hunt" is unpopular in the moon
| shine circles Of North Carolina.
You can door man or house with IN eight
inch plank If you handle it right.
The tramp, however poorly attired, does not
care to sdorn himself in Police Court fnery.
A shaving grace-the keen razor.
That Frenchman who Is going from Paris to
st. Petersburg on stills is . "high stopper"
Purrs proud-ths luxurious cat.
An ecclesiastical correspondent wants to
know II "dearie' il Glitter dear" is Nc Queary
| little queer?
Huston, Texas, by having the largest soap
factory in the world, proposes thus to ascend
the lsther Of fame.
THE HARBNaER BUSINESS
1.-THE harbingers Of spring" this spring,
Which poets write about
Are mostly situated so,
They'll have to be thawed out
Gov. Hogg Of Texas bristled all over at the
very suggestion Of accepting the 2-cent sugar
bounty.
After the spring chills we may look for the
spring fever.
The Lenten fast seems very allow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

pRoPOsALS FOR CUT GRANITE--OFFICE OF
BUILDING FOR LIBRARY OF CONGRESS No
i4o East CAPITOL street, Washington. March "a
1871 Proposals for furnishing and delivering
re4ured ior tne chimney. two small lodges and curb
lnx OF the boiler room and for pump beds and grder
templates for the building the Library of Cousress
IN TINS cry VIII oe received at this ofce until TWO
DAY OF APRIL. ISL and opened immediately there
after IN presence of bidders Specifications. general
instructions and conditions and blank forms Of pro-
Iossl may be obtained on application at this ONCE.
BtRNAhD L. GREEN, Superintendent and Engi-
mh21. m ap16k1r-fr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Kate Briscoe and Ida Scroggins were fined :,
By Judge Miller today for fighting ON the streets
OF Geos1D<own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Aid for Conductor Bronaugh.
The following contributions have been re-
ceived at THE STAR Office in aid Of the crippled
conductor, Bronaugh, and his aged. and in
valid mother:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
THE COURTs.

EoUrTY CouRr-Judoe Montgomery
Today-Brovn agt Brown; testimony ordered
taken by T. Forrest, executor. Wright agt.
Bensinger; do, by II. N. Richardson, executor.
Cooper sgt Cooper; John Baum appointsd
guardian "a Item.
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indictments by the Grand Jury.

ImoIct1nen6 ~ the Gf08d SVTy.
The grand jury today reported the following
indictments: John alias Daniel Castor, house
breaking; Queen Victoria Wiliiama do; Robert
Quiet, do; John Wallace, do. and larceny;
Joseph Cole, robbery; Arthur Cromwell,
French Ross, VIM. Douglass, Frank Jenifer and
Chas. Gross, violating policy law.
The charge against Charles LuddinGton for
selling lottery tickets was ignored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Why 10 it you can seldom walk slow enough
for street car TO catch you, nor fast enough
to catch street carp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

The 'still hunt" is unpopular in tho moon
shine circles Of North Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

You can floor man or house with IN eight
inch plank If you handle it right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

The tramp, however poorly attired, does not
care to adorn himself in Police Court finery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
Purrs proud--ths luxurious cat.

An ecclesiastical correspondent wants TO
know If "dearie" il Glitter dear" 10 McQueary
. little queer?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

Huston, Texas, by having the largest soap
factory in the world, proposes thus to ascend
the lather Of fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

That Frenchman who Is going from Paris to
st. Petersburg on stills is . "high stopper"
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Objection was made and overruled
Witness said he expressed himself as beliey.
ing that he would die from the wound. Wit
ness did not remember il he indicated when he
believed he would die.
Cross-examined by Gen. Grosvenor.-Dr
Taulbee was cross-examined by Gen. Grosye-
nor. He said in the cross-examination that he
believed when he first saw his brother that the
wound was fatal. His brother also expressed
such belief. His brother had at times hopeful mo.
ments when conversing with Dr.. Bayne or Others
and would remark: maybe I'm going to GET
we'll" Witness did not encourage him in such
q belief. Witness invariably told him, when
Witness, opinion was asked, that he did moi
that during the last five days of his life hil
brother never expressed any hope Of recovery.
HIS MIND CLEAR WHEN HE MADE THE srArEMrNr
On redirect examination the witness said
his brothers mind was clear when he made the
statement; It had not been clear at al times
prior to that. He died on the morning of the
18th about O'Clock. There were present Rev.
Mr.. Olney, the brother-in-law sof deceased
James Taulbee, son Of the deceased; Dr. Bayue
md he thought male nurse and two or three
OF the sisters belonging to the hospital
sisters al the hospital passed in and out Of the
room during the illness of his brother and
sometimes talked with him. He remembered
one named Sister Louise. He remembered SIS
tor beatrice. There was one sister who was
there more constantly than the others, but he
did not remember her name.
PROMINENT vmrrons m COURT.
Among the visitors in court today were Rep
resentatiyes McCreary, osrruth, Paynter, Good
night, Clark (of Alabama, Jason b Brown and
ex-Representative Lafoon. Many prominent
citizens Of the District have dropped into the
court during the progress Of the trail Among
them are Hon. Horatio King, Dr.. Sunderland,
Mr.. VIM. H Clagett and Mr.. Geo. W. Phillips,
formerly deputy marshaL
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THE HARBNaER BUSINESS
1.-THE harbingers Of spring" this spring,
Which poets write about
Are mostly situated 30,
THEY'LL have to be thawed ont
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FOR sALE-A FINE LOT ON ST. BETWEEN
splendid facilities for private stable 81 per foot
mh236t JOHN B. WIGHT. 140c4 6 1t.
Tor SALE ONE OF THE BEST PIECES OF
eli. % per loot; the cheapest house on q st.
mhiSj-6 JOHN B. WIGHT. 140s1 G st.
FOR SALE-2 LOTS on ST. \. L. NEAR 7TH
ADJOINING recent improvements; 81 per foot; easy
terms. JOHN b. WIGHT l40s11 G Of. mh:S3-6t
EoR SALEM SQUARE Il2, IMMEDIATELY
tlcU running through TO 18th Greatest depth
So..5, lesser. 6.-sl1- Contains 3,524 square feet
Extra wide perking on both :rontages. Will sell q
frontage Of 81 feet containing p square eet If de-
sired
Connecticut ave between VI and " 30 IS Zee. front
contains 42l1 square feet Ffrclass stable privilege
Tor lOcatOn and diens ssis lot il desirable and
o4xlO0 to 1ofoot alley 18th and kizss place
tOr I-tNrsncel between and n Will sell D4I6U
u desired Three large houses fronting 18th ST..
and Two or moderate size can Ue PLACED upon the
flne lots On 18th 81 extended between FLORIDA
and Co-u.nnl4 road Lots 25xiOo with I65s feet Of
EAve sewer and water Also choice lots Ianier
Heights The Rock Greek Park Electric railway is
nov being com Iletsd and viii these properties
Can name .Ow figure these lots quick
purchasers Lots lJxsOOsl Cedar St. between 18th and
JSh and n. W. 1eu-tOOt side and alley House
renting a. 500 Can sell at ~ PER square foot.
a uast Oi about IL acrrs IN Montgomery county,
sbout 70 rO.s beyOnd and IN direct line with Rock
Srek Park situated let the park AID Conuectcut
ave e1tenieds high ground overlooking the Rock
Greek valley.
JAMES f. DART