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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

The First Case Wherein the Interstate Con.
msrce CommisssOn Order RestatutlOa.
In IN opinion BY the commission the inter
state commerce commission today announced
Ito decision Of the case Of the railroad commits
sion Of Florida against the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway Company and other lines
forming all rail and part rail and part water
routes from Florida to New York and other
northern markets. The case involves the
reasonableness of rates on oranges, and the
main points decided are briefly as follows:
The repeal Of the law creating the Florida
railroad commission could not operate 40 .
withdrawal or dismissal of tho complaint that
commission having been only an instrument
for the transmission of its complaint to this
commission and having fully performed that
function before il ceased to exist The act to
regulate commerce makes il the duty Of the
interstate commerce commission to investigate
any complaint so forwarded. 1t also authorizes
1t to institute any inquiry on Its motion in the
same manner and to the same effect as though
complaint had been made, SO that neither COM
piaint nor complainant Is necessary to confer
Jurisdiction.
The Clyde and Mallory steamship lines and
the Florida Central Railroad Company, rail-
state commerce, as alleged in the complaint.
and as such are subject to the jurisdiction Of
the commission.
The advance OF 10 cents box in orange
rates made November %, 1890, was without
justification and unreasonable to the extent Of
cents per box and defendants are required to
reduce it accordingly and to make reparat;on
to the persons entitled thereto. The proceed
ing Is continued for the purpose of de:ermin-
ang the amounts due such persons
1t will be noted that this is the first case
where the commission havc ordered restitu-
ton to be made. All Of the previous decisions
OF the commission have been confined to re-
curing carriers to cease and desist from IN
lawful practices; but the commission have not
before ordered restitution to be made for past
excessive exactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

From the New York World.
There was an old colored man on a 42d street
car when a young colored man swung himself
aboard and dropped into q seat The old man
looked at him for q minute or two and then
said:
"Hu! Gittin' to be mighty peart, hain't
yo'?'
'How'sI gittin' to be mighty peart?' sauciIy
demanded the other.
why, in ridin' on dc street kyar when de
watkins good. was dun fo'ty vars ole befo'
l rode on q kyar. Dis risin' ginerashun seems
to be de extravagantest lot O. people eber did
see. No wonder de banks is all Dustin to
smash"
'Do yo' know why lee ridin' on dis kyar2"
asked the younger.
"Jist to put on style, of co'se."
mo. sah It's kase was in hurry to meet
man at de depot who owes ME ten dollars"
"Hu! Boy, OATS no scuse tall! De man
won't pay, of co'sc! I'm an ole man, sah an
Ize tellin' yo, sab, DAT if dis risln' ginerashun
Of cullud folkses doan stop DER presumptous
abulushuns dey hain't nebber gwins ter mount
to squash, sah-to squash"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
ADJT. GEN. KELTON.
He Submits His Annual Report Of the Con-
dition Of the Army.

ne SUBMITS His Annual Report OF the Con-
dition Of the Army.
The annual report Of the adjutant general to
the major general commanding the armyhas been
made public. The report shows that a marked
decrease in the number Of prisoners in conine-
ment has taken place during the past year, and
it is shown by comparison of statistics that
the decrease in the number received 10 about
an even rate with the decrease Of the number
Of the sergeants from the army, which is about
so per cent Of the average for the past ten
years. At the beginning of the year there were
48l prisoners in confinement. The number re-
ceived during the year was 245 and the number
lost S4S, leaving s7S in confinement: June 80,
1891. The various industries in the
prison and the improvement about the
prison and the post Of Fort Leavenworth have
been carried on with customary diligence,
and there does not appear to have been any
Lack OF useful occupation for prisoners. The
number Of days Of skilled labor was so o6s and
the number Of days OF unskilled Labor was
7S,872. The account with the quartermaster' 9
department. for labor performed shows that
there was $223 25.25 due the prison June SO,
1880: that the credit for labor performed
during the year was S19, 7S6.79; that stores Of
same account, leaving S242, 2l2.I5 due the
prison juno 80, 1891.
Gen. Kelton makes the following recon-
mendations: That an annual appropriation Of
$l00, 1000 be made for gymnasium for per-
manent posts; that suitable buildings be
provided for the post canteens and amuse-
ment rooms; that the maximum age for en-
istment Of men be reduced from thirty-tive to
thirty years, and that the length Of service OF
private soldiers DO limited to fifteen years, re-
tanning only non-commissioned officers until
retired; that captains Of artillery and infantry
<l,a, he G11,l ko fa1
the quartermaster department.; that q
bounty be given to men on dis
charge after ten and fifteen years faith
full and efficient service. This would require
1852. 500 annually for the next five years. In
conclusion he says that it is reasonable to be-
heve that II the recommendations and sugges-
tons submitted receive favorable action such
contentment will prevail in the army as will
surely go far to counteract the causes and blot
out the odious offense OF desertion, which go
much reduces its efficiency, adds enormously
to the expense of recruiting and is such drain
upon the political power OF the country, as
shown by the fact Of 81, 600 men at large olsen
franchised and S23 000, 600 lost to the treasury
during the past twenty four and a half years.
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Senator Quay's Inquiry Of Controller Lac

Senator Quay's Inquiry OF Controller Lacey.
Senator Quay said yesterday afternoon that
suit would be brought this evening against the
Beaver Star, new democratic paper Of Beaver,
Pa, which published fac smile Of the Bards-
ley certificates. The Senator sent the follow
ing telegram to Controller F. 8. Lacey:
II beg to be informed. at your earliest con-
venienee, by whom and by whoae authority
or permission certificate of deposit for o., ST.,
dated November 20. 1889, Endorsed by john
Bardsley and by me, which is among the papers
OF the Keystone National Bank, an institution
in the custody Of the United States, was de-
ivered to the democratic state COMMITTEES to
be photographed, autographed and published
throughout the state by the democratic press
as is now being done. N. s. QuAr."
Controller Lacey tclographed Last evening
disclaiming any knowledge Of the origin of the
ordor for the delivery Of the Quay Bartsley
check to the democratic state COMMITTEES. MI,
Lacey Is endeavoring to ascertain how the
democratic state committee secured the famous
check.
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AUCTION SALES.
TINS AFTERNOON.


DuNcASsoN BROS. AsssaOnssr..
TwETJT;ssnEyEN PuILplNa LOTS, CORNER
On sATURDAY AfTERNooN. ocfopER
TwENTi-FoUkTH. AT Elvk O'CLOCK. We will
sell in frontof the premises. THIRD AND IsrhEErs
Lois 5. 10 81. INCLUSIVE. SQUARE 7e7.
These lots havs entire mont Of square street and
Lots to IL inclusive. each have from, o. ID street
Of II teet. average depth about 75 ieef.
Lot II fronts l6 ~ feet BY depth Of 20 feet on %
Lots Is to 20, inclusive ssch troas ID 81 fses o
street and depth Of 40 feet
Let y fronts 90 feet and le IS feet On ID street
by average depth 80 fest.
Lois 10 to 81. inclusive zach froot IL e Sd street
py average depth OF about IS feet
Alleys IN rear These lots comprise over one-Aa0 Of
the square and suitable Tor comfortable dwellings
erns One-tnifd cash. balance in three years, notes
70 DssI per cent per annun interest,". payable semi
erty sold Conveyanctng. &c. at cost OF purchaser.
Of $50 each lot required Of time Of sale
Si.UU deposit " sold as entirety. Terms to be COM
pleo with IN nfteeu days, otherwise right reserved 60
sesei at fsk and cost Of deiautins purchaser after
nse days advertisement of such resale in
oe1o-dkds xuepionsssn.
THE ABOVE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED
On xAnUhDAf, THE THIRIY-fIRST DAY OF
SSIobEh. 1881. at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
- the sale on account Of darkness lourned.
i0ss having been sold. and the balance VIII BE-
DUNcANsoN BROS.
oc.OoSde Auctioneera-
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What Secretary Noble Says About IN Al.
lodged Communicates From Maj. Howard
few days ago letter was published in the
New York papers which purportsd 70 be writ
ten BY Mr.. Howard, q clerk in the pension
office. Il was addressed TO the Secretary Of
the Interior. and the statement was
made that 1t was . copy Of .
letter which had been sent 70 the
Secretary, asking him to take some action in
relation to the request Of Commissioner Raum
calling for the dismissal Of Mr.. Howard
and two other employees Of the Office,
whom Mr.. Raum charged with circulating
false and injurious reports concerning him
and his son, Green B. Raum, jr. Secretary
Noble stated today that he had not received
any communication whatever from Mr.. How
ard. Although the request Of the COM
missioner was made several weeks ago
thus far the Secretary has taken no
action. One Of the employees named,
however. has resigned. Theother two, Messrs.
Engle and Howard, are still In the service. 1t
is understood that they have not been at their
desks for some days.
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man is yelling at the top of his voice that his
horse is ahead; another declares that his horse
will get all the money while a third Ii equally
confident that bis horse will walk in. As the
horses near the finish the shouts increase and
as they pass the wire tediam reigna The
numbers Of the first and second
horses are then strung up and the
confident winners who had placed their
money upon them scamper madly of to
Blu. bets are not paid until an official announce
.snt 10 made. The jockeys az they return to
the judges stand salute the judges, who, recos-
nizing them, bid them dismount They then
60 through the same performance OF weighing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

Theodosia F. Wells has purchased Of Rachel
L. Waliach for $4,000 sub c, square 67S-front-
ing II feet II inches on Indiana avenue be-
tween LIST and I'd streets northwest.
G: A. Mason has boughtfor 5000 Of Amanda
u. Dean lot 70, south grounds Of Columbian
University.
Joseph strasburger has purchased for SIS. 900
OF I; >: u. Fuller part %, square 2S5--front-
Ing 70 Feet inches by 80 feet inches ON h bo-
tween 18th and 18th streets ,orthwest.
Ina i. Merre1l has bought OF John H. Lane
Tor ~, 400 sub lot rs, block 8, Le Droit Park.
Lucy ID. Gibson has purchased for S12. 416. 40
Of Eugenia Birmingham lot s. Of Lanior
Heights
Eusenia Birmingham has bought for s7,sle
Of Lucy b Gibson west half of mbs 128 and
$50 of lots rs, Lanier Heights.
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ANACOSTIA.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.


Miss Nellie Soper of jackson street was the
recipient last evening of surprise party tina,
! was surprise. Her young friends planned the
affair discreetly. They convened in the vesti-
bule Of Masonic Temple and laden with bon
6ons and flowers went to Miss Sopers home.
| Here q royal time was had. The members OF
| the party were Misses Gertie Leonard, Clara
Rollins, Ethel Lee, Jennie BARLEY, Grace
Ihornett. Eva Braumer, Fannie Randall. Mag
gle Cross, Masters James Crawford, Arthur
Stangier. Frederick Thornett, Clifford Smith.
Charles Baxter. Taylor Branson, Alfred King.
Thomas simpson, Joseph Mundell, Gordon
Darling, Julius Tolson and few others.
AN ENJOYABLE COMPANY.
The home Of Miss Sallie Roache on Avalon
terrace was picturesque last evening with floral
decorations and gay company. The party was
the first Of a series which Miss Roache designs
giving during the present season. Miss Roache
distinguished herself as a hostess and music,
converse and good cheer added to the delights
OF the evening. The guests were Miss Addie
Entwisle. Miss May Haines, Miss Eta Haines,
Miss Flora Etzler, Mr.. VIM. Martin, Mrs. N. E.
Hoffman, Mr.. Samuel Mockabee and Mr.. Frank
Emo.
BAPTIST BIBLE srUDEyTa.
The Baptist Society of Bible Students gath
| cred last night at Mrs Miles residence on
| Market place. The subject dissected was
| Christ the True vine," John Is: Lie. Rev.
DR.. G. ". Mccullough, pastor Of the Anacostia
Baptist Church, led in the discussion and the
other disputants were Benoni Milstead. Herman
Ohm. VIM. Nally, Bert McGinnis, VIM. Lamp
son. Charles Burr, Mrs. Mccullough, Mrs Burr,
| Mrs Miles, Mrs. McGinnis, Miss Efie Burr
Miss VIrgie King, Miss Emma Doughty, Mrs
| Rider, Miss Nellie Lampson and Miss May Har-
mer. Several members Of the Presbyterian
Society are enlisted among these students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

Anumbsr Of tho leading newspaper men in
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippt, Louisi-
ana and Tennessee met yesterday in Now York
city at the Aston House and organized the
Southern Associated Press ~ business enter
prise. A largo amount Of Sapital was sub.
once the gathering Of news throuehout the
country, and to supply their reports to news
papers and news Organizations Il viii be .
strong association. Another meeting vim
bs held at the Astor House to arrange some Of
the details.
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little building adjacent to the paddock. After
this is gone through with the horses are gen
orally warmed up-that is. they are speeded
around the track at a moderate pace covered
with blanket and then brought in and
rubbed down and walked around until the
bugle calls them to the post.
II is astonishing what degree Of intelligence
a race horse Possesses Today as a reporter of
TIE STAR stood in the paddock and heard the
bugie announcing post time" the horses
seemed to understand that battle for
supremacy was about to begin and they threw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

As he horses dash around the track il looks al
IL @ rainbow had broken loose and, perched
upon the wings Of lightning, was speeding
around the track.
ins or,ehy uesofloes r"ce, AtHouSh 70 go
into detail aud tell of the many preparations
incident to horse race q great deal more
space than can be given here would be Leces-
sary, for one would necessarily have to z into
the training of the horses, and this in itself is
subject matter for q long article. Before o
race commences the jockeys have to weigh
in" That is. il the horses have to carry 107
pounds the jockey with his saddle. bride, pads
and all his belongings must weigh this amount
before ne goes to the post This is done in q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
A Jouatiab NIeefin~-

Pioneer Council. Sons Of Jonadab. held an
open good Of the order meeting last evening in
tho G. A. R. Hall, opposite Wizards. Mr.. G..
NJ Russell presided and there were addresses
by Messrs Davy, Weed, Cocker, Mullen and
Russell, recitations by Messrs. Croggon and
Lloyd and vocal solos by Miss Fay Calvert and
Mr.: H. W. X. Patterson. The last Friday of
each month is set apart for such meetings and
through them the work Of temperance will,
without doubt, be advanced.
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Wants $40, 900 for an Assau,s

A suit for 5000 damages for personal in
turies by an assault and battery was filed today
by Messrs. A. A. Lpscomb and H. F. Woodland
for A. L. saltzstein against Bernard Bernstein.
The complainant charges that the defendant,
on the 22d instant, assaulted him while he was
passing along street. using an umbrella, with
which he wounded him so badly about the eve
as to render him unfit for the transaction Of
business.
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A blast on the trumpet calls the horses to the
pos. and the first race Of the day IL about TO
begin. moment later and Ave handsome
horses, groomed until their slick backs giisfen
in the sunlight, make their appearance, piiote1
by a. many jockeys dressed in various bright
colored silk They promenade before the grand
sianG snd then gallop leisnrely of to the start
ing point. or as it is better known in turf lore,
the post" Here the starter is awaiting them,
and. after one or tive breskaways, they all get
OF well buncned together. the flag falls an
pouncing tina. start mas been made. and .
moment ls.or Tie horses are under he wire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
Rory Simms Convicted.

In the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley, yester-
day afternoon the jury in the case of Jos.
simms, alias Rory simms, found YER
dict of guilty Of HOUSEKEEPING after
an absence Of twelve minutes. The spe-
cifc charge was that he, with Yank Nc
Laughlin, entered and robbed the jewelry
store of Frank Hoffa on October II, 1890. The
case attracted much attention. and Simms ell
deayored to prove an allbi, in which the jury
took but little stock.
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"Amclie Riyes,n Studio.

a Richmond architect has Just completed the
designs for q studio building for Mrs. Ameie
Rivss-Chanler, to be erected at "Csstie Hill, :"
Abemarie county, the beautiful country seat
Of Col Rivcs and the home Of Mrs Chanler.
The studio viii be erected upon an eminencs
overlooking most charming country and will
be provided with every appliance suitable TO q
modern building devoted to the study Of art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

from the Owsnsboro (ky.) Register.
Actors have . queer superstition about yell
low flowers and viii not wear them. While st
flowers and. after sdmiring them, asked for
them. Mr.. Guibsrtson, her leading uan, vsa
present and begged her not 10 take them, say.
ing they would surely bring bsr ll-luck A
laugh was INDUCED IN st his expense and shs
took the yellow 1owexa. IN N hour The opera
house was in aihss and MisB 0rsenvood's ".
iuck had cost hsr o5so00 me flowers got IN
their work
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Written for The Evening Star.

1ritten for The Evening Star
Frost ON the Roof
The frost is on the roof this MORN
The frost 10 on the roof
FOrerunner Of the Winter who
viii not keep long aloof.
He soon will come with cold and storm,
Fell warriors Of the air,
The azure heavens fair face deform,
And woods and fields lay bare.
The frost il on the roof this morn
The frost Is on the roof
Who loves the night nor fears the dawn,
A bold, malignant ouphe.
But when the sun the mist iilumes
That robes the earth in gray,
The goblin spreads his snowy plumes,
And, heightened, dies awsy.
The frost Is on the roof this morn
The frost Is on the roof
Before the Indian Summer smiles
And warns in our behoof.
He knows, although the night Is still,
The leaves wax faint and fall
Silently, one by one, until
They strew the roadsidcs all.
The frost Is on the roof this morn
The Is on the roof
Against bis might he knows viii soon
No tender plant be proof
For he has myriad fellows who
The lingering flowers will blight,
And mockingly transform the dew
To sharp spears giittering bright.
The frost Is on the roof this morn
The frost 10 onthe roof
Yet vainly we Of him complain,
And vain wore all reproof.
But see. blue towers of smoke begin
From chimneys round to risei
Ha, we've friend our homes within
Who his chill power denesi
The frost 10 on the roof this morn
The frost is on the roof
And now when from the son he dies,
He seems no ugly ouphe.
Nay, him with good kind Nature dowerE
Alright boon elf he Is;
An, wen II these brief lives Of ours
Were tree from stain as hist
w. L enoIxAxx1
October %, 1891.
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| ATIMER 4 SLOAN. Auctionesrs.
TRUSTEES, SALE OF FURNITURE AND PER
SOMA PROPERLY OF HOTEL Ia NORMAN

TRCsTEEs' SALE OF FURNITURE AND PER
Die. Nohfakssf SokNf It br 4 f1f NHhsAS
AND 4 STREETS NokTHMEsr, MAsAlNa
NOS NOS AND AND BELT Ii ENGINE ssGNSp'Sa TWO DfSA-
virtue Of the decree Of the supreme Court OF thu
District made on the 5h day OF ociobr. A. D issi,
buy and o,lsrs No 1874, equity eocsss s.. and m
sceordance with the provisons 81 The deed OF trust
Hem m = Ss.it :nd SsH
Of sas Land records Of the District Of Co
8 Issi The FSP TaS 5 or 81 SsS
the premises Of Hotel La Norma nde ali the iur
ssa q S'h sa *
appended said furniture and personal property being
fib.r No f5oS foiios Ill 70 as Sots incl1.ss "
Sein nov IN the Hoss IL ssa.sd Ss sss
Iorthsss, corner Of 18Th and ! streets northwest,
Divsns. turkish Russ Iron and Brass Tenders.
Tste-a-tcte Sets. Sofa Beis. ssception Chairs and
and Tso S .sS s.
Engine.
Inls sale, as prescribed by .aia decree, 1. mad.
Mclean, execurlx and trustee the estate OF NASH
sad ho9aSs asa on Or
about the srh day q Dscenlber, lsss, which is
land record subject also to the deed d trust s;ed
En- ga or sSSpt TIE h day Q, pseeosT lsS from sad
8 Morthingt3n; which Is recorded an Liber 1905.
t.t ~ Tnitn naia aa sscOrus. xhlen prosi1ss
said last mentioned deed u trust remain
and upon the said premises, Hotel "a NornlandIo
security for the payment Of the due which
may hereafter become due under said lease and sub
ect to the trust set forth IN said Laoer 1885, foo ,
and in said decree mentioned.
The property VIII lie sofa in bulk and not in detail.
except the two ca dynamos and 5ert engine. which
will pe sold separately
Terms Of sale Cash. payable the ratification Of
the sale by the court deposit COO the sale of
TIE iurnlture and other personal property and de
post OF ten (lu) per cent the pr1cs te 0ynamos
and Det engine. to be forfeited purchaser snail
fsil TO comply with the terms of sale.
JOHN &. HEALD.
once ROOM 14.l. 800 st. NV;
WILLIAM J. MILLER,
ONCE 4S6 Louisiana ave.,
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About $50 car loads Of raisins have been
shipped east this season from Frssao, Cal. The
shipments arc now averaging train load Of
twenty cars per day.
The Arm Of William yogelsang Son. eIass
dealers. New York. yesterday obtained . iudg-
ment for s1s, 900 in the Supreme Court agalnst
0allinser 3 Co. Of PittsbuSg.
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their heads up intelllgently and listened, and
as the last strains had died away they we're all
impotence and it required two or three men to
saddle them In the grand stand opposite the
finish telegrafher sits. while by his side a
man stands with pair Of field glasses calling
the position Of the horses at the different dis
tsnces about the track This is teiegraphed to
the pool rooms all over the country and thou
sands of ears listen TO the description Of race
miles and miles away.
The appearance Of the horses at the post 10 .
signal for general rush to the quarter stretch.
that Is the space between the grand stand and
the race track extending from the betting ring
to the end Of the stand. As the flag falls an
nouncing that start has been made Q man
stationed In the betting ring rings bell Justify
and all betting ceases and then the conversa-
ton that ensues il impossible to report One