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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
LAWN TENNIS TEACHERS.
More Practice Needed by Amateurs to 1Iak
Them Good Players.

More Practice Needed by Amateurs to Make
Them Good Players.
Hsrpers Young People.
II is great pity that there are not a few
professional tennis teachers in America, men
who are thoroughly familiar with the game,
and who could instruct ambitious beginners.
A few judicious lessons at the commence
ment might obviate many faulty str okes which
may afterward be very difficult to cure when
once they are firmly fixed. BY asking criticism
from better players, and receiving it in good
part, and with an intelligent. application or
non-application of it, as the case may
be, an improved gamo will surely result
OF course, steady practice on good
courts and with good balls must be had, but
there Is such a thing as too much practice, the
effect OF which Is TO cause your game to lose its
snap aud vim. or TO become what is commonly
known as stale Two or three brisk hard
fought sets against player better than YOUR
self are of vastly more advantage to you than
sax sets lazlly played against weak opponent.
Play against the best man you can. Never
mind If you are beaten; trim next day and see
II you cannot win more games from him than
you did the day previous At the end of n few
weeks You will be surprised to see how much
your game has improved.
For general Improvement the single game ia
to be preferred to the double, as you have
more chances TO try your strokes For prac-
tiee in judgment the double game is the better,
and in waite hing the play Of a .well-drilled pair
you will seldom see both players attempt TO re-
turn the same ball Each tells instantly and
almost by instinct which ball is in his province,
and which in his partners. and it is a very
closely placed shot for which neither will try.
1t sometimes happens that one OF the pair is
by reason OF his position III the court, better
able to judge Of the direction Of a bail than is
the ether, whose business 1t is to either
return it or let il 90 out, and now
and then you will hear such advice as
Let it out, Watch it," CT LET
it strike" In general, however. the
less said between partners the better, and one
should never call to the other whom that other
Is making the stroke. unless to warn him that
the bali Is liable TO strike out Above all never
ind fault with your partner he is doing the
best he can, and usually feels worse over his
bad stroke than you do. have seen several
matches lost through mutual recriinination
during the progress OF the contest, the result
being that both men lost their tempers; AND
when player loses his temper the sooner he
retires from the scene the better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
A Story of Stamp Colleetins.

Calcutta native papsris responsible for the
following story: Some few years ago among
the letters received by the ex-ameer of Cabul
at Alussoora was one addressed to His Majesty,
King of ghanistap," which ran nearly a. FOL
lows: "iour majesty. sup alttle German boy,
and am making collection of stamps. wish
very much 40 procure some stamps Of your
majestys kingdom, and shall be very much
obhgedif your majesty would send me some. ~
The letter was made over to the political Off
Ger IN charge OF the ameer. Who good -naturedly
answered the letter, inclosing small collec-
ton OF Gahnl stamps. In due course came a
reply from 1.-THE little German bow
kind English officer: The stamps which
you have SO kindly SAINT me have ar
rived -Aad are valued by me in my col
,lecti9n. showed them aud yonr letter to q
distinguished German officer, who Is now stay-
ing at my fathers house. and he is so pleased
with the AIuaness Of an Ehglish Officer to q
little German boy that asked him to give me
his photograph to send 10 You, which he has
done. and hope you will accept it," The letter
contained photograph, with the autograph.
Won alolAke. 6iela Marshal. i" "ThelifAle German
boy" turned out 70 he the son of . vsll-known
manufsctnEer, who had been most liberal In
providing benevolent institutions for workmen
In Germany. aud who was the Held marshars
host during the mancuyers in she neighborhood
OF his properly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
sPcnsioned Clerks.

To the Editor of The Evening Star;
Mr. Wsnama ker s proposition IN reference to
pensionin9 clerks in the.Post Office Depart
ment who-have served the government faith
fnlly for thirty wears is a measure. that should
have been recommended and submitted TO Con-
gress some years ago. This proposition, as
Suggested BY the Postmaster General, is most
commendable one. and there is no doubt but that
it will receive the hearty spprovaland united and
cordial support of every fair-mindedcierk.m man
and woman, in the government departments.
No reasonable man who holds position IN
dsr the government viii object for a moment
To contribute SD small an amount out of his
salary as the law calls for-i per cent-tor SO
laudahie and humanean object. as the Postmas-
ter General trutEfully and Iorcibly puts it, and
Congress has no good and satisfactory grounds
III opposing it the plea of economy, as it
will require no appropriation from them or the
people money to carry it out and put it into
successful operation C-W.M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
The Golden Gross.

AT the last meeting Of the National Com
nsndery. No s23. L. o. c. C., Noble Com
nanderW n. H.kesier presided. After con-
ferrine the degrees subjects OF interest to the
order were discussed by Noble Commander
kesler, Sir knishts DR.. Chas Allen, L. H.
Trembly. samuel Howison, IL. H., Yates. Ed
ward HOwison and others. At the close Of the
meeting refreshments we're served under the
direction of the committee on the good of the
order.
At Columbia Cemmsudery. No. 37I, L. o. G.
e, On Tuesday evening Mobile Commander DIR.
Sas- "A. Dickinson presided. An interesting,
discussion on tbs good of the order occurred
which was participated in by Sir knights
fraak L. Severance and W. II. Pope OF Good
vii Commentary, Noble Commander kesler Of
National Commaniery and Noble Commander
Dickinson, sir knights 4. IL. Saver. *. l. H.r-
vey, L 2. Gunson, Frank A. Cole, ". j. Holt
man. Ladies Jessie 81. Blair, Hattie L. Dick
sasen and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
CURIOUS COINCIDENCE IN DEATH.
Two A. III. Whitneys, strangers and Unre.
lated, Die at tlac Same Hotel.

Two A. H. Whitneys, Strangers and Unre-
lated, Die at the Same Hotel.
ADetroit special to the New York World to-
day says: At IL o'clock last evening a party
consisting of A. H. Whitney and wife and Mrs.
Headley Of Toronto and c. r. Thomas Of Bos-
ton arrived in the city and took a carriage to
the Russell House. AIR. Whitney was young,
accomplished, the possessor OF a great estate
and was married only two years to a lady of
most charming qualities; but with all this he
was in the hast stages OF consumption, and his
friends were taking him to New Mexico for his
health. Just as the carriage reached the Rus
sell House he breathed his last.
At 1880 O'Clock today party from Quincy.
Ill, reached the Russell House. Its moving
spirits seemed to be q Mr.. A. H. Whitney aud
wife. This Mr. Whitney, although OF exactly
the same name as that of the unfortunate
Young man from Toronto, was not related to
him in any way. He appeared to be sixty
years old, prosperous, happy aud healthy.
obviously enough, Mr.. aud Mrs. Whitney from
Quincy were assigned to room opposite the
one in which Mrs. Whitney of Toronto was
mourning.
The Illinois couple had been in their room
only fve minutes when a wopluns shrek was
heard from it. and Mrs. Whitney appeared in
the hallway, pale and distressed. her husband
having just dropped dead from heart disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
THE FIGHTING Ar VALPARAISO


Dalmaceda's Side OF H. story-The Con-
Sreeseone3ises 10 . Trap.
A eablegram from Valparaiso, dated 18th
instant, has bsen received in this city, which
says:
The Insurgents succeeded in landing 10000
soldiers at the Bay Of Quinteros, north Of Val
parsdso, whsfe they started along the shore
toward Valparaiso, under the protection II
six of their men-of-war and eight armed
TRANSPORTS, besides all the boats of tn cir fleet
provided with mitraiileuses, endeavoring to
surprise the city by a rear attack.
Agovernment force Of 5000 men was i'm
mediateiy detached from Valparaiso, and sue
cceded In delaying the crossing Of the Aeon
4caena river near its mouth, while q sufficient
number OF troops were moving by rail to pro-
tect valparaiso and oppose the insurgents by at
least l5,0O0, with prospect of further in
crease OF forces from other quarters. The
government forces succeeded in stopping the
insurgents for forty hours, with loss to the
enemy Of about 5000 of their choicest men,
although notwithstanding the fire of the insrlr-
gent fleet, besides that Of the land force. This
operation enabled the government to select the
best positions for their L, 600 arriving troops
although this advantage cost the loss of half
the number ut the gallant division of 1000 men
which contested the march of the rebels and
tneir crossing the AcOncagua river. The rebel
meet mas oeen kept mt bay by the nre OF 4 Ort
Andes, and the insurgent forces are deprived of
the expected protection OF their mei-
while the government forces are constantly re-
celving reinforcements from the interior.
Now the rebel forces will be found at every
moment without any possible way pf retreat,
Such Is their situation.
The Berlin National Gazette states that an
English steamer which has arrived at kiel is
believed to have a cargo of guns and war ma
tcriul on board for HE .Balnac edan vessel
Prsaidente Pinto, which arrived at Kiel yester-
day. 1t Is generally understood at Berlin that
the German authorities' will insist upon the
neutrality Of the port of Kicl being strictly OBJ
served, and that they will prevent the English
steamship from tran sferring her cargo, should
1t consist of war material, to the Presidente
Pinto, while those two vessels are in German
waters.
The Chilian legation at Berlin has received
telegram from Buenos Ayres, dated Tuesday
evening, saying: IA batie was fought at
Qniutero today. The congressionalistss usiained
heavy losses, being placed between two fires A
decisive battle is expected. Balnaecdas army
occupies advantageous positions.
The Ddiiy Telegraph this morning publishes
n statement from a Ghllian resident here. who
says he has seen a private cablegram from Pres
ident Balmaceda to the Chilian legation declar-
ing that his triumph is complete. The state
nient also contains an assertion of the belief
that it is the policy OF the %ictors to annex
Bolivia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27

The wife Of Mr. Albert l.. Ssurtevant, chief
Of the stationery division in the treasury and
secretary OF the National Savings Bank, died
last night at 9.a5 at the family residence on
Howard avenue, Mt Pleasant She had been
an invalid fog eleven years, and her shattered
consultation could not Withstand a recent at
tack Of nervous prostration, from which she
has suffered for about afortnight. she was a
most essimable lady and much beloved by all
of hsr 1rionos and neighbors. Mr. Sturteyant
and tbs thrss sons we're present when she died.
The funeral vill probably take place at 4
o'clock on saturday, the interment being at the
I. Rock Creek ceuetery.
Mr.. sturteyant's father died hast Friday in
Springfield, Mass, at the age of ninety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
AN ALLIANCE sEISC FIGHT.
Lecturer Mc<Allister Is Expelled and III
Pummsls DIR. Nlacuue.

Humme1s Or. MacuDe.
A Durant, Miss. dispatch to the New York
Sun today says: This town is all excitement.
A fist fight occurred in the office of the West
House here tonight between the Hon. W. s.
AlcAllister and DR.. C. W. Macune, editor of the
National Alliance Economist OF Washington,
both Of whom arrived on the evening train from
Starkville. where they had been in attendance
upon the state alliance meeting. Lecturer Nc
Allister today vas expelled by the alliance be-
cause Of his opposition to the subtreasury
scheme and Of exposure Of the alleged official
corruption of DIR. Macune. who hada great deal
TO do with the treatment melted out to Mr.. Nc
Allister, whispering it around that McAllister
Was bought up by Wall street and was exertipg
his influence to destroy the alliance.
In his reply today TO the articles of impeach-
ment Mr.. McAllister said that Dr.. Macune sold
out to Pat Calhoun last yeaf in the Georgia
senate contest for $4,000. and that Nacune had
robbed the Texas alliance Of $4,000 or more
while manager OF the Texas alliance exchange.
On the train this evening from Starkvilo a
friend questioned DIR. Macune about Lecturer
AcAilister's charges against him, to which DR..
Maeune replied. IF he says sold out to Pat
Calhoun he has lied"
Ibis reached McAllister inst before reaching
here, and upon meeting DR.. Macune AcAllister
said:
LII. Slaeunc, \ undefeand you charged IN
the alliance at Starkville that was bought by
eastern capitalists to break up the alliance and
that you denounced me this evening as Earl''
DIR. Macune shook his head and walked off,
saying: Il have nothing to say to you, SIR
McAllister moved around in front Of him,
saying:
Damn you. you have got to meet the Issue
You have raised against me with misguided ig-
norAuce."
Dr. Macune replied:
'lVhat else could do but treat your state
ments as l did,?
McAlister, like o fash. struck DR.. Macune
between the eyes, causing him to stagger to.
ward the floor. When Macune began to re-
cover MeAnister squared himself and struck
with all his power.
Then they clinched. McAllister, recognizing
the superior strength Of his antagonist,
nrenched loose and again struck DIR. Macune,
this time in the mouth, causing him to fall
He MAS caught by the hotels proprietor, J. c.
Hill.
DR.. Nacune then placed his right hand on
his hlp pocket as if to draw a pistol, when Nc
Ailister drew himself up, saying, Now you let
her go, Gallagher" tho same time facing his
Antagonist.
DIR. Macune then throw up his hands. say
ing: Il am done" DIR. Macnne's face " badly
bruised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
Dogs aud Cats and Eleas.

To the Daifor of The Eyeninx Star:
In yoHr Issue of the z4th instant yeu have an
article on the prevalence of feas in the city.
Prof. Leland Howard tells your reporter that
the prevalence of fess is due to the damp
weather The professor may be right as to
-feas p-epagstiRg moro rapidly in damp weather
than III dry, but he misses the mark as to the
real Cause of the presence OF these pests. In
nine cases out of ten the presence of sfeas is
due TO pet cogs anu cats. 4 have. had occasion
to make some investigation on the subject and
i think am warranted IN saying that in house
holdswhere there no dogs OF Satslthere are
few if any IDEAS. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
ALEXANDRIA.
TURNER GAINES SHOOTS HIS WIFE IN cau,c

TURNER GAINES SHOOTS HIS WIFE IN cHuncn.
Zion Colored Church, on South Lee street be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets, was the
scene last night, between and o'clock. of a
shooting affair which may turn out to be a
murder. Lucy Taylor is the wife OF
Turner Gaines. She went of from her
home In Mulberry bottom on the river opposiSe
Agnew's ship yard last night to church and
her escort was a man other than her husband.
Soon aiterward her husband. too went to
church, bnt he carried pistol in
stead OF hymn book. and in
through the little church and q ball whizzed
among the church gosrs that sat near Mrs
Turner Gaines. but struck no one The congre-
CATION poured out the doors aRd windows and
rs Mrs. Gaines came her husband fired again.
TINS time with better aim. and the ball s1riking
her shoulder went down toward her lung,
lnnactsng a wound tina. IL said to be mortal
Gaines came to the station honse. gave himself
up, and this morning was committed to jail by
the mayor.
coRoSER's INQUEST THIS MORNING.
Coroner Purvis held m inquest this morning
at Demaine's establishment on che body of P.
h. Seiders, who died yesterday from the
train on the Manassas road near Plains
station, Fauquier county. He was q
brakesman on the road and it appeared that
while shifting cars he was thrown from the top
oil car and run over by the train, his left arm
and leg being broken and internal injuries in
heted. The testimony not having been COM
pleted the jury adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
FUNERAL OF CAPT. BROOKS.
The funeral of Capt. VIM. H. Brooks took
place this morning from his residence on South
Lee street and proceeded to st. Mary's Church,
where requiem mass was solemnized by Rev.
Father Cutler, the pastor. The Grand Army
men of Alexandria attended. with delegation
from the Washington department, q. A. Il.
THE CoLoREp NORMAL. INSTITUTE.
The normal school institute for colored
teachers of the public free schools, which was
opened here on August 3, is now making ready
to close and will conclude its sessions
tomorrow. The institute has been under the
supervision of the city superintendent of
scnoois, with four other teachers, and lessons
on methods of teaching all the school branc hes
prescribed by law well as in vocal music and
school Law have been given. Nearly l50 teachers
have attended from all sections of the state,
aud the Alexandria colored People have tried to
make the time pleasant possible for their
visitors by excursions to Washington and even-
ing entertainments. Last NIGH a reception and
entertainment OF the visiting teachers by their
colered friends here took place at Armory Hall,
closing with a ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
Cleveland Their Choice.
From the New YORK I

From the New York Times
SEATTLE, WASH. August 26.-The democracy
Of the state Of Washington has just made what
amounts to a formal declaration of its choice of
Cleveland for President The announcement
has been madein an editorial in the Seattle
Hor"'n9 1etegaPh. the state organ of the party
The standing of the Ielegrdpitis shown by the
fact that its principal owners are J. }. Browne
OF Spo kane, the leader OF the democrats in the
eastern part OF the state; ID. II. Gilman of Sc
attic. chaiInsn Of the democratic state central
con mittee, and Judge Thomas burke Of seattle
formerly chief justice of the territory and now
leader Of the democrats of western Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
A Feminine stratage,n.

From the Kansas City T;meA
Her little patent leather shoes we're ali be-
grimed and covered with nasty dust The dat
worried her. that was plain to be seen, for fpe-
quentiy she stopped and looked NJ. her shoes
aud .froxned angrily. Finally she adopted
desperate means. She halted stock STILL one
patent leather went up out Of sight: there -Was
a little -vrigsiing and contortion; the .patent
Leather came into sight again all tho dust was
gone; the other shoe went Ont u sght,ahsrs
Mas the same vriggling and anxiety OF -counte-
nance; IL came bnek dusslsss. Ard TIE dear
girl went on, happy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
News Notes k,rosn Mexico.

Mail adyices receiyed in New York from
Mexico report the death from yellow fever in
the City of Mexico Of Charles stephen. an
American journalist. who was travelling throush
Mexico TO collect data for n book on that
country and its leading people. Vera Cruz is
still infected with yellow fever. many deaths oe-
curing. The letter states that editors and re-
porters whose productions do not suit the
government are being ordered ont OF Mexico or
imprisoned on trivial charges. The government
Is just pow trying to truce the identity Of an
American writer who sent to his paper long
article rsaeesing upon President biaz and IDS
fpIlovers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27

M Harry Mullen. the druggist, was cut on
his bicycle last night attending to some bust
ness wien his hight accidentally went out Soon
afterward Policeman Golden met him and re-
4, quirsd him to light his lamp. The lamp was
In perfse; order and the druggist explained to
him how his lamp happened to. go out. but the
: Policeman made csse against hun and he was
required 10 leave 60 collateral for his appear
aAes tEis morning.
He appeared before Judge Harper today and
, Lawyer Sillers plead the case for hun.
Judge Harper. after hearing. the evidence,
returned Mr. ~ ullen > collateral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27

To the sdisor of The Esening star.
II the following. taken from the New York
Ckristsas .AdcOoaie, be true how does Rev
George Elicit explain his refusal to preach al
Washington Grove Sunday because the railroad
trains stop there on that day:
"Geo-se Elliott. the pastor of Foundry. preached
The sunday morning seru.en the suiiiIirt Grove
eslap ineessn- July vi.
-. tIh- ntaeteeath annual camp meeting BEGAN nj
Masnlrston Grove August 3. al 30 y. m H. r.
Mayor, presiting elder of WASHINGTON District has
char u the rsslzioGs services. and mr. O. l. Wood
ward Of p1l,lzrton Chureh il president OF the assU-
eiaton MI Woodward ~ quot ed sayIiG- that the
entire debt OF the assocstion has 5vn paId. and
the sroNe33 :ast tesuninx instead vi
Fare for leetlisr Ii reiorte.i That al
tsns scaeau.eI to stop at the perlltts
To 10 by the association heretofore tram. were
not .iiord to stop sunday Ii repOrs 10 true
Lac iatlel rss,ed the position n toos
~ The rrqcrst OF lie preachers Needing. Ii ais
WHITES with summit Grove. IryIn< fzrK ami Ashury
GROVE throwing WIDE open LIE doNyS SUNDAY
travel and inviting the muititudes atrOnize the
railroad excursons."
In reference TO the rebate from the railroad
20 the Camp -MeetiRg Association the trustees
state that tue association does not and has not
for several years received any rebate from
tickets sold on Sundays. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-27
r4x QgINLaHs AND cURxIxa
Ebeis Esmhy Di0enences Aired In the Polies
Court Today.

XDcn 20nhy D1uefenceo A1fB0 N tn0 kooc1
Court Today.
The o1inlan and Curtin families occupy
hssses on New Jersey avenue near X street
TIE 0malans have lived there many years. but
g. Curtins have only lived there about q
ysas. The families are not on friendly terms,
end oas result Of their differences was the
srisl IN the Police Cosrt this morning Of Mrs.
Quinlan and her son Tom on charges Of using
language calculated to disturb the public peace.
The two daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtin
were in the court. bit they were not called a.
witnesses. Policeman Kimmel Of the sixth pre-
rincs and Officer John Frayser Of the first we're
Witnesses against the old woman and her son.
They wore in the Curtin house and when the
Cuftias and QuinIans appeared In front OF the
hoxpe there was trouble. The result was that
she Old woman and the son were arrested by
che officers.
LAWYER GaliIl. in defending the mother and
son rsferred 60 che visit of the officers 10 the
house. but Officer Kimball denied that he was a
VISITOR there.
MIR. Qumlan's daughter said that the
ofhoers and girls were going out TO get beer
when the trouble happened
Mrs. Quin:an's son Tom. it was stated, at
tempted 80 defend his mother and home by
striking one of the officers with 'paing from
The front fence.
Lieut.. Kelly. who was an interested spectator,
was called by Prosecutor Dumont to tell some
thing shout the case. and he said that Oriicer
Almnsel had no business in the Curtin house
"Complaint has been made about the house.
said the lieutenant. land / have warned the
men in my precinct 10 keep away from there.
Mr.. Cahil In his argument referred to the
officers interested parties on the Curtin
sade OF the affair, and asked that his clients be
aisehsrged, but the judge fined them 80 each
Policeman Bateman, ON whose beat tine affair
took place has sworn out a warrant for Chas-
Curti.l, father of the girls, and his case will
probably be heard tomorrow.