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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12
LONDON's POLICE.
Wide Territory Covered and Extensive Juris-
diction Of the Force.

Wide Territory Covered and Extensive Juris-
diction Of the Force.
From the Saturday Review
The metropolitan police district emb races
an area OF nearly 700 square miles, ex-
tending from Colney Heath, in Hartford
shire. ON the north. to Mogadore, Todworth
Heath, on the south, and from Lark Hall.
Essex, in the east, to Staines Moor, Middlesex.
in the west. The following constitute only
portion Of the labors of the metropolitan police
during the past year. They apprehended
33,4A persons. received l9,42I reports of
criminal offenses. recovered Ell, 666 worth
out of f99.S4l worth of property stolen, made
6.0i7 inquiries for government departments
and provincial and continental police, found
and restored to their friends II, $40 persons
out Of 23,042 persons reported missing, at
tended l,31l fires, summoned for various
offenses 226 refreshment house keepers, 9,O91
drivers OF hackney carriages, carts, &C., IA
common lodging house keepers, So offenders
under the smoke nuisances acts and Z, 623 per-
sons for miscellaneous offenses and they served
"a, 446 summonses applied for by private per-
sons. The authorized strength Of the force ut
the beginning OF the present year was Is, ga,
OF whom some are employed on duties for vari.
GUS government departments, including special
dock yards and military stations, &C.. loa wing
Is, GOO available for services in the metropolis,
Tho pay Of the force during the year 1890 was
Il, zoe. 2S7, which appears very moderate when II
Is considered that the ratabls value Of the area
for the year was over EDS 000 600 the actual value
OF the property under tho charge of the police
being at least forth or fifsy times that amount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12
THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.

The people OF the county Of Alexandria com
prising a number of progressive men who have
within the past few years become property
owners, are now taking steps to improve the
roads The board of supervisors of the county,
of which Mr.. Frank Hume, SO well known in
this city. is chairman. has, il is understood, d.
rected that stone and gravel must be used in
rrpairing and making roads in the place of the
Virginia mud which has been in use for roads for
a good many years and has not yet won it's way
into public favor. As may be seen from the
cut. the school board Of the county recognize
that the old-time, one-room school house does
not quite meet the neeG OF the hour. So this
pretty building has just been erected from de-
signs made by Mr.. u. Stanley Simmons. II
will be ready for the pupils about the LIST of
the year and there will also be ready for the scho
ars a principal and one or two assistant teach
ers. This will be the first graded school opened
in the county. IL is to be named in honor OF
Prof X. L. Carne of St. Johns Academy. Alex
andria, who some years ago was superintendent
of schools for the county. The school officers
of the county now are Mr.. John L. Febrey su-
perintendent: trustees Of Arlington district.
Messrs. A. P. Douglas. Harvey Bailey and
James Z. Clements; of Washington district,
Messrs. E. h s. Decide, W. y. Febrey and A.
B. Grunwell: of Jefferson district, Messrs. John
Slator. Z. I. Sisson and john Robertson. The
plans and specifications for building school
houses at Bailston and at Arlington. suitable
g.
are now being considered.
The progressive movement which has thus
been merely indicated is not confined to the
region Immediately opposite the city, bat ex-
tends from the Chain bridge to Alexandria In
anticipation of the growth Of population large
tracts of land have been purchased by enter
prising investors and divided into building lots.
Owing to the fact that the graves of Sheridan,
Porter and other heroes Of the late war are at
Arlington there is an increasing tide of travel
at that historic spot. 1t il claimed that there
is almost much driving to Arlington ar to
the Soldiers Home. However that is, there is
no doubt that Alexandria county is making
rapid strides ahead.
Among the people who have recently built
residences in Baliston are Mr.. A. b. Hine. the
Washington druggist. and Mrs. Annie r. Cath
cart MIR. Serrin has also built a residence at
Balls Cross Roads. Mr.. John W. CLARK and
Geo. o. Wonder Of the Howard House" have
built two fine residences on Falls Church road
between Ballston and the Aqueduct bridge.
Mr.. r. A. Phillips has built two houses in the
Fostoria subdivision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12
a Story Of the Hoosier Poet,

frO1n tue OflcagO news
James Whitcomb Riley went to Europe last
summer. On the return voyage an incident
happened which is well worth telling of. To
beguile the tediousness of the voyage it was
proposed to give concert in the saloon Of
the ship-an entertainment TO which all capa-
BILE Of amusing their fellow-voyagers should
contribute. MIR. Riley was asked to recite
some of his original poems, and, of course. he
cheerfully agreed to do so Among the num-
Der present at this mid-ocean entertain
ment. over which the Rev. Myron Reed
presided, were two Scotchmeu, very worthy
gentlemen, en- route from the land of cakes to
the land Of biscuits upon tour of investiga-
ton. These twain shared that enthusiasm
with which the auditors applauded Mr.. RILEY 8
charming recitations. They marveled that SO
versatile genius could have arise in q land
reputed for uncouthness and savagery.
SIS it no wonderful, Donar," remarked one
Of these Draw Scots, 'that tgadesmAn suld be
sac bonnie poet?"
And is he. indeed. . tiadesman?" asked the
other.
"Deed is no." answered tho other. ibid Va
no hear the dominic intryjuce him as the
hoosier poet2 just think Of Ii, mon-iust thin
o sic . guide poet dividing his time at making
hoosiery!
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1t Was Too Fine.

From the New York World.
A young colored boy. about sixteen years Of
age, drove up to the depot in :, one-mule cart
accompanied by an old man whom took to be
his father. Something was said between them
which did not catch. anu the boy turned and
swore at the old man and called him names. Az
he came up to me l said.
boy, I'm sorry to see you lacking in ilial
respect"
whats dat?' he asked.
why, talking as heard you talk to your
father.
Say. boss. doen' you dun make no mistake
on dat ole man.
But he's your father, isn't hep
Hes my fadder in jest dis way. Ny mudder
has had 'zactly seben odder husbands afore he
cum long, an reckon dat filial bizness. as yo'
call it, has got down SO powerful fine dat
couldn't ind it If should go iookin' Heah
20 ole squash-back dat mewl mp an git da,
bar'l rolled off befo' lie kyars cum along and
smash somebody to death!'
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RECEIVED ron yrps. COZ.

RECEIVED YoR MA COZ.
When Mr.. Kimball had concluded his spsech,
which occupied about forty minutes in it, de-
livery, tho vase was accepted on behalf Of Mrs.
Cox by Mr.. W. v. Cox, the chief clerk of the
National Museum, . nephew Of the late Con-
and feelingly expressed the gratitude Of Mrs.
COX Tor this touching tribnte to the work Of
her husband Senator FRYE also spoke Of the
work OF Mr.. Cox In an eloquent manner and
Senator Kenna followed With few remarks.
Mr.. Cox, speaking Of his distinguished uncle,
said: His whole nature turned toward the
noble. tho pure and the true; o friend Of the
oppressed, it was his pleasure to help those in
distress In boyhood, in manhood, In private
and in public, the love Of humanity shons re-
splendent II was his life's polar star.
1T is our great satisfaction and comfort TO
know that this magnificent hfe-saving service,
which you represent, IL an outgrowth OF that
humanity. The words Of Mr.. Cox describe
more fully than I am able to this character
istic: Humanity, more beautiful than art, and
moro profound than science. has bent over the
tempestuous seas her grand ethereal bow, un-
folding its hues Of promise, - an everlasting
covenant with heaven
The New Jersey coast, the birthplace Of the
present service, was particularly well known to
Mr.. Cox II had for him Q personal history,
that was, as have heard him say, romantic
and fascinating in the extreme, for did rot
Thomas Cox, his first ancestor In America, and
an NJ <hn - T..
bravs tha ns-,,s ~ tsnaa 49,. e~.s ren oo's.y,
hundred xesrs bssore3 Ma ct a.. aan.,.'
tions of Ri snceStors ,;ve ~ Mor,anmths rn,,ntr
and slmos. w;tb;n sannd ~ ~ h.earn-:55
Knov;mr 40 va A., thst tha 49,. =, az noaa,,
had weird attraction for Mr.. Cox, what could
be more natural when his heart was stirred to
the ACCOMPLISHMENTS of tbis orsat vork than
that his aAor,s .hnrls \. -. 49,. s,,do e. toL
Iisb The .srv;ca 80 49,, H. shoro.
of that .ncastrsl h",,. x. ho,,a .re,
his rrsrdfathor had s",oh+ e. n,s;rts;,'
dnrin9 the war ~ the ravoInt;or "a IN tha
very district vbict vos rsnressntsd vaors he
fore bv that granafathe, fisn Isyos, Co. IN
tn Coaa. o. ~ 49,, 81 o3 ~, ~
have The Nsw i.rssw go. =. 80 'uhan ~ ho
said 1From tba doto ~ n,r a.. s.r,Iaraart
our beaches have echosd the desns,r;no Voices
of the drownirp Exervvhsre aipnr tSar. the
Hnrf dasbc, ovsr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hniis. ,ha steI
etons of rssSe,s nrotrrda tro,,, ~. s,rd., a. a
unnumbered cornses nf sa;ior, amiorant. md
,,assananrs s~s, ... s w
tangle ana sbsils nnon the co,st tho hare
brown shore is one long Aoelosmn. , sncoession
of shipwrecks forms It's main bistorv.'
mi. Coz loved vonr service toof corcfort In
il and was prond N he known and smoker NJ a.
your friend Nowhere i. this mnra c,sa,Iv
shown than in that eioousnt sddrsss Of Inn I
1873. in the Housa at Rsnrescntst;vss to whicb
you have so erspbicaily referred and a mart Of
which Won have chose,; TO- yonr ;nsc-;,,t;n,, a.,
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Abide in Me. Tread not the thorny path alone;
The way is dark and drear.
Put thou thy trust in Me-l1 leau thee on,
Dispel thy doubts ana fear.
For this came from mine own Fathers throne
To lead his children through the darkness lone,
And peace and comfort give along their journey
home.
Fear not; abide IA Me.
Abide in Me- dear one The way I've trod before
know its piercing thorns.
Put thou thy hand liz mine, and fear no more,
And safe III lead thee ON.
Abide In Me as branch doth In the vine
Around Ne fast thy feeble arms entwine,
And will keep thee eyermore As mime.
Doubt not; abide In Ne.
y. X. WHKRIRp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12

FROM the CHICAGO Tribune
''Diddiedy dad7gum the billy -he-hangod Oh
thingf" vociferated Mr.. Chagwater, tearing no
another sheet of writing paper, throwing the
fragments or the floor and stamping on then.
The recording angel," said Mrs Chugvatef.
reproachfully," has written those words down,
JOSIAH
Not IL he's using q fountain pen like thu
oner' rejoined Josiah.
And he proceeded to give the recording an
gel another job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12
Little Johnny Tells . Story.

from the sac FrancfacO Examiner.
One time there was q young cote wich felt
butty, and there was . ole ram wich lay in the
road. haf . sleep. chime his cud. The cote he
had been shet up in pastsr oil his life, an had
never saw ram, an he sed to his sister, the
cote did, 'You jest stan stl An - me vhips
that freek OF the face Of the erth."
So the cote he went up before the ram an
stomp his fleets an shuke his head real fritsfuL
but the ram he dident 81. up, bot only lee kep
chune his cud and wotchsd out between his
lAshes. B,me BY the cote he backed Of and tuks
q run. an then arose up in the air an come
down with his he'd on the rams he'd, week
The gote's he'd was busted, but the ole ram he
never wank his eye. Then the ole ram he smiled
with his mowth, an sed 10 the butte gots's sis-
ter, Pears to me, miss, that kangaroo Of yourn
is nifty careless where he ktss, Ne come rum
dastsd near making mo swollsr my eud."
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He Carried His Burden Alone.

From the Epoch
Mrs McBride-"George, dear, when we were
married. only q year ago. You said shouA
help you TO carry your burdens"
McBride-"Yes. love"
Mira McBride-"Then Why didn't you lot ne
help you yesterday
hcbride-sI don't understand you love-"
Mira McBride--"why. papa says he saw yoa
with heavy load on, and you never let me-
help you with H."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12

TIE NEW YoEx norEL- NEW yonx Crrr m.
mains open under the wcll-known management "A
Mr.. CRANsTON. SPECIAL RATES FOX FANI
LIES AND PERMANENT GUESTS Bro.awas
care pan the doom conysnksns 70 81 poanss Of -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12

Gov. futile Of New Hampshire il not cam
didate for reelection.
have assigned
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The sixteen aaasehisas who were caught n
the raid on 0risfs Hail. ch1cago, have ap-
pealed to the criminal courA
Evans TownDsad, eslofed, w. accidentally
shot yesterday by hi brothsr nsae Ektou, n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12

There was a notable gathering in the New
Hampshire avenue home of Mrs. S. s. Cox this
afternoon to witness the presentation to her on
behalf OF the officers and men of the life-saving
service of the Treasury Of a magnificent vase
Of silver, intended to express the appreciation
Of the members Of the service of the labors of
her late husband in its behalf. The presenta-
Ton took place shortly after o'clock, and was
accompanied by several speeches eulogizing the
work done by the late Mr. Cox in Congress in
building up and fostering the bureau that now
stands at the head Of similar institutions
throughout The world
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A Splendid Memorial Vase Presented Today
Mrs. s. 5. Coz.

TIE SERVICES RENDERED By TIE NEW YORK
STATESMAN TO THE SERVICE FULLY coMMEM-
INTERPRETATIONS KMBALL's ADDRESS
Description OF The VASE
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foundation for the attainment OF tho splendid
results l have shown naturally greatly en-
HANGED in his coworkers the regard which the
exalted attributes of his character and the
noble achievements Of his life excited so gen.
orally in the hearts of his countrymen; but the
aneeuon which their comradeship in the strug-
gles OF common cause. to which each was ar
IDENTIFY attached, had engendered was deepened
into love as sincere and feryent as that of
brother for brother, by the earnest and unselt-
ish devotion to their individual in.erests
which he evinced both in pubic and private He
led every effort in Congress to promote their
welfare and comfort and resisted every meas
ure OF q contrary tendency. He appIaaded their
triumphs and defended them against calumny
He exulted in their successes and Iamented
their failures. He rejoiced in their happiness
and pitied their sorrows. He encouraged them
IN their trials and sympathized with them in
their anxieties. He gave ear to their petitions
and listened to their complaints. To the
highest official and the humblest surfman alike
his good ot1ices were ever avala BILE for the &C.
complishment of any worthy desire.
lis 1t any wonder that when the announce
ment OF his death flashed over the land and was
repeated by telephone from station to station
| gloom fell upon tine coast from Maine to
Texas on the Atlantic and from Washington to
the southern boundary Of California on the
Pacific and all around the shores of the great
inland lakes such had never overshadowed
it before! The tears Of widowed women and
fatherless children mingled with those o. the
| stalwart soldiers of the surf in sincerest grief
| at the loss of their ever-devoted friend and
| constant benefactor.
And now, Mrs. Cox, We beg that you, whose
unfalteiing love was the solace and comfort of
his hfe who shared to the full his lofty aspira.
tons for the betterment Of human conditions.
anu TO whom ms victorious struggles for their
re a must be ever joyful reflection,
VIII accept this offering, no less as a token and
reminder or the reverent and imperishabIe
affection which every member of the service
holds his memory. than as a mark of their
grateful appreciation Of his invaluable exer-
| tons IN. the sacred cause they cherish. His
hitting and enduring monument 10 the splendid
fabric In whose building he wrought and vhovs
pinnaelss proudly tower above every other
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Christmas week. complete catalogue can be
had on application.
The line Of goods in stock in the store Of S. &.
6HEDD BRo.. 432 9th street, is very extensive.
Their window display of lamps. tables and cab
inets Is attracting general attention and is but
an index OF the fine stock inside.
At the recent chrysanthemum show held in
this city one Of the first premiums was awarded to
A. GUIDE 4 Bro, and this il mentioned merely
as an indication OF the general excellence Of
this well-known firm, located at 11l2 street.
photographs make tasty and acceptable
Christmas presents, but they should be taken
now in order that satisfaction may be insured.
Don't wait until the last moment and then ex-
pect the artist to do his best Go at once and
when you do go you can find some excellent
new processes being used by PR1N cE, at 18th and
Pennsylvania avenue, and you will be shown
some wonderful samples Of work.
1t 10 really astonishing to what extent butter
enters into ones happiness. It is more OF a
factor in our Joys and griefs than We suppose.
Bad butter, producing indigestion, brings
tears while good butter, such as GEO. Nj.
OYSTER, in, sells, will wreathe the world with
smies His stores are numerous, SO his butter is in
the roach OF all 1t is to be found at stalls in
the b street wing Of the Center Market near 7tb
street, Nos. 26 Riggs Market and so o street
market
The enormous stock ordered long time ago
BY W. A. PIKRcR 4 Co. of 7l9 Market space for
the Christmas trade 10 still coming in, and con-
sequently the establishment of that firm Il
being constantly supplied with new things.
Thus purchasers there do not have to pick over
the goods left by others who have preceded
them, but they have fresh and varied assort-
nent OF new fanciss and oonceits from which
to make their own objections. This is . great
advantage. PierceVline Of dolls alone 10 worth
looking at and his prices on the handsomest
spscimsns would fairly aptonish you. Dolls
form . substantial basis for the Christmas
trade, and . store we'll stocked with them ID
always popular. This u the case at Pierce's
J. G. HuTcnrSsox Of so7 Pennsylvania avenue
end gsnsraa ladies' goods that were ever PM
into this town. His establishments, both on
TIE syeuue endonI street, are crowded not only
NTH goods. bus With peopls. and II tsssally o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27
A Cheap Method for Coloring Glass.

Some of the German porcelain and glass
manufacturers are now using a new color
ing material, capable of being fixed"
without fire. In carrying out this process,
ordinary water colors are used, these be-
ing rubbed down with certain mixture,
consisting Of two solutions, compounded
in definite proportions, one Of them being
composed of 100 parts of syrup of potas-
SUM water glass, to which has been added
ten parts of lead acetate solution-ffteen
parts lead acetate in 100 parts of water
and stirred by an air stream until we'll
mixed; the other solution is a mixture Of
fifty parts of borax dissolved in 100 parts
of warm water and twenty parts of glyc
erin.
Sixty parts of the first described solution
are mixed with forty parts of the second,
and with this mixture the colors are
rubbed down. For thinning purposes wa
ter and the first named solution are mixed
we'll together in equal parts. After the
products have been painted they are placed
in bath composed as follows: One part of
borax is dissolved in twelve parts of water
and mixed in IA gutta percha vessel with
fifty parts of hydrohuoric and ten parts of
sulphuric acid. 0nIthe Immersion of the
articles some ten minutes in this bath
they are washed in clean water, and the
color appears as if burned in.-New York
Sun
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27
How Louis Napoleon Died.

A telegram from Rome has announced
the publication of Life of Prince Napo-
leon" which is likely to create some sensa-
tion in the political world. There is an
earlier work-which, though it does not
bear the signature Of Prince Napoleon, was
undoubtedly inspired by him-of which a
few stray copies have reached England. 1t
is called lie Prince Imperial" and pur-
ports to be written by d. Herisson. 1t is
aimed against the Empress Eugene, whom
it savagely pursues from her birth to the
downfall Of the empire-an event directly
attributed to her influence.
There is a long chapter describing the in
trigues that went on around the deathbed
of the emperor. 1t will be remembered
that at the time of his death there was a
report that that event was due not to the
effects of the operation which Sir Henry
Thompson performed, but to an overdose
of choral This singular book, certainly
written with intimate knowledge of the
inner circle of imperial affairs, confirms
this report. Napoleon III, it says, took the
chloral, fell asleep and never woke again.
London Cor. Liverpool Post.
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RritiAh FccantricItv.

1t is hard for an Englishman to say
whether his own countrymen are really
more eccentric than other people. He is
told they are; but how is he to know that
the information may not be built solidly
upon prejudice? The saying, "Oh, he's an
Englshman," with the shrug of the shoul-
ders that means 80 much, is often indeed
commonly put forward abroad when there
is talk Of the doings of this or that man,
whose ways are not like the ways of the
herd of mankind.
Some Englishmen don't appreciate this
sort of thing. They get in rage with the
foreigner who charges them with being of
an eccentric race But, for my part,
always take it as compliment, bow and
express my obligations and assure the
speaker that trust he does not intention
ally fiatter me and the countrymen of
whom am SO proud
On the other hand, however, every one
who has been even but for few months
among the people of the Continent can not
help coming to the conclusion that we
English folk have not the monopoly of &C.
centricity.-All the Year Round.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27
The Rripht Side of Misfortune

There is a woman in Bellevue hospital
who, though sick of remarkable diff
Guilty, is having first rate time. She
doesn't suffer any pain at all. Her right
eye is paralyzed, also the right side of her
mouth, the right side of her tongue and
the entire right side of everything, yet she
sleeps we'll, eats we'll and enjoys being an
object of interest. Having only one-half
of her senses, she very wisely devotes all
that remain to her in sensing only the
pleasant things of existence. She secs
things only out of her smiling eye; doesn't
smell anything that she doesn' t'want to
smell; only tastes of what is good, care
fully putting obnoxious medicines over on
the right side of her mouth, where there
isn't any taste.
1t must be quite charming to have this
power of discrimination and separation.
Think what comfort blind spot in ones
eye may be, and then fancy the joy of being
able to shut off half of ones whole being
so that it will be dead to the disagreeable
things in life.-New York Commercial
Advertiser.