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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
Results Of Yesterday Racing.

At Guttenburg: First race, 6JS furlongs-
Dahlman, 1; Louis r., 2; Jessie D., 8. Time
l.24k. Second race, 6 furlongs-Kenwood, L
Trinity, q; Dixie, 8. Time, Lag. Third race
6 furlongs-Lester, 1; Refraction FLY, 2; Ir-
regular, 8. Time, ll61l. Fourth race. 9 fur
longs-Theodosius, L; Rancocas, 2; Little Jim
s. Time. 1.57. Fifth race furlongs-Lit,le
Fred. Il Climax, 2: Anomaly, 8. Time, 12s$$@
At Gloucester: First race, 81 furlongs-De-
l:22s4. Second race, ~ furlongs-whits
Wings, l; Lord Stanley. 2: Peerless, 5. Time
59H. Third race, 6L furlongs-A o. H., i
Paola, 2; Simon Pure, s. Time, I.251S. Fourth
race, furlongs-Bohemian, 1; Martha. 2
Shakespeare. 8. Time, liz. Fifth race. fur
sso1s n. 1s ss Sixth I9 1sss r ass
Souvenir, 1; Avery. 2; William Henry, 8
At Chicago Hawthorne track)-frst race
4furiongsNJennie s., 1; Townsend, 2; Mont
clair, Time, 81. Second race, furlongs-
Tom Karl, 1; Ethel, 2; Fred Taral, s. Time
l.2Oz. Third race, 6 furlongs-Eli. L; Lillisr
LINDSAY, 2; Silver Lake. s. Time, 2.0s. Fourth
race, mile-Insolence, 1; Silverado, 2; Atalanta
8. Time, Lazy. Fifth race, mile and Il
Esrds,Fsterna, 1; Lew Garlic, 2; Pomfret, 8
At Chicago GARFIELD Park)-frst race, mile
Prince, 1; Joe Woolman, q; vattell, 8. Time
l.5lH Second race, mile and 20 yards-Mar,
Sue, I; Marie K, 2; Robinhood, 8. Time, i.5i
Third race, furlongs-Farine. 1; Lena Frey
2; Jim Murphy, s. Time, L201f. Fourtl
race, mile and H-Edbel, 1; Longlisht, 2
Rosemont, s. Time, 2.0l. Fifth race, 5 fur
longs-Maggie Lebus, 1; Johnny Greener.
Corinne, 8. Time, Los. Sixth race. mile
6ag Three, 1; Aphone, 2; Marcia, 8. Time
I.26x.
Al Saratogs-Fist race. 2 furlongs-InSerno
!; Dr.. Hasbrouck, 2; Lord Harry, 8. Time
Second race, ~ ADMINISTRATORS won
Bonnie Burke, 2; Cottonade, 8. Time. Sc, sell
ing. Third race, mile-Racine, 1; Tanner,
Lady Pulsifer, 8. Time, LA
Fourth race, furlongs, dividsd-Ths
first half was won by Orinoco. Lady Unds
second, Gratitude third. Time, Los. secont
haif-Woodbern first, Bengal second, KIM
Mac third. Time, los.
Fifth race, 8 furlongs-woodbinA, won; Ben
gal, 2; King Mac, 8. Time, Los
sixth race. 6 furlongs-Csntaur. won; Luray
:; Busted, g. Time, l.leH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
AFTER THE SIX MILLIONS.
The VIII Of Mrs. Seaman. Probsted Eleven
Years Ago, About 90 be Contested

The WIN Of AGrs. Seaman. Probsted Eleven
Years Ago, About 90 be Contested
suit in ejectment involving the title and
ownership Of real estate worth e. 000, 900, and
| located in New York. has been begun in that
city by Attorney Geo. W. Wilson.
There are las plaintiffs and 13i defendants in
the case. Among the former are Mrs Town.
send Drew Of Highland Falls and her bro Tiers,
John E Shrine Of Fort Montgomery and
Charles W. Shrine of Tomkins Cove.
Mrs Ann Drake Seaman died in New York on
March =, 1878, and, it was claimed, had left
three-fourths Of her large fortune TO Lawrence
Drake. her second cousin, and the balance to
other relatives The will was admitted by Sur
rogate Calvin on July 90 1850, but was con-
tested on the grounds Of mental incapacity and
Notice OF appeal was given. but no further ac-
tion was taken until six years ago, when il Was
taken up, but dropped on account Of lack Of
money
During the last two years. however, the
claimants have been busy. and now thew claim
to have made startling discoveries. The ale
CATION now made is that Mrs. Seaman never made
will, and it is said she often expressed the de-
sire that her property should be divided accord
Ing to law. as she had no desire to make a will.
her objection was that she had no near rela-
tives and had no great love for those about her.
Hence 1t is claimed that the will probated in
1880 was forgery. 1t is also alleged that
bribery was resorted to at the time Of the pro-
bate in getting the contestants to postpone
their appeal to . date SO far ahead q to in
validate it.
The defendants claim, as did the surrogate,
that the testator had depended on Lawrence
Drake and had used his time and services in
the conduct of her estate, and there was no
reason to believe that she did not intend to re-
ward him.
The mayor, board Of aldermen and COM
monalty of New York are parties to the suit as
the city has bought property of the estate since
the probate of the will, The plaintiffs counsel
and the defense will be conducted by Joseph
Il. Choate.
Mrs Seaman during the latter years Of her
lie was said to be decidedly peculiar, and the
plaintiffs claim this was owing to insanity, while
the defendants claim il Mas merely eccentricity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
SOME MINOR CASES.
Dan Buchanan Again in the Toils-OtheI
Prisoners Treated to Justice.

Dan Buchanan Again in the Toils-Othei
Prisoners Treated to Justice.
Dan buchanan, negro who has been arrested
many times, was n member Of Judge Harper's
class Of law breakers this morning. Dan drinks
liquor when he can get it. and when under its
influence he seldom fails TO get arrested. His
home ia near the New Jersey avenue police sta
tior and the police are called to his house
every time he gets a few drinks in him. He il
one Of the most accommodating violators Of
the law in the city, for he lives so near the sta
ton that the patrol wagon does not even have
to be taken out to bring him in. After his ar
rest last night il was learned that he a fuSi-
tive from the workhouse, and so he viii have TO
serve his unexpired term. in addition to fifteen
days for his conduct last night.
TRIED TO DO A SKIRT DANCE
Lille Stewart was the name of a colored girl
from South Washington who was arrested for
trying to give an exhibition of the skirt dance,
but she declared that the temporary absence of
her skirt was due to the uncertainty of the Use
of pins. But the officer says otherwise, re-
marked the judge. Five dollars or fifteen
DAYS.
Benjamin Hedgman, a tall man with long
beard, offered As excuse for his condition q
plea that he suffered from a Cancer Of the
stomach. but Judge Harper told him that
whisky was not good remedy for the dis
ease.
He was begging for money for whisky when
arrested him" said Policeman Huber.
Bonds or thirty days, said the court.
Thirty days will probably DO you good"
James Howard and Peter Whiting admitted
that they were disordcrly. and the penalty in
zach case was 80 fifteen days.
SHE WON'T CUT FOR THIRTY DAYS.
"Yes, I'm guilty" responded cOlored woman
named Rose Winfield, and she said it If she
meant it. Carrying dangerous knife was the
charge against her, and when the policeman
asked her what she carried it for she responded:
To cut people when they bother me-
Twenty dollars or thirty DAYS
Policeman McNally had a charge of profanity
against Catherine Mcdaniel. and after hearing
both sides the court imposed a tine of 50.
That's the stuff. said Burnett Edwards last
night and Policemen kraemer and Gassaway
heard him. They spoke to lin about what he
had said and he became so disOrderly that the
officers arrested him. He paid 50.
Ellen Moore lives in o street alley, and ac-
cording to the records OF the Police Court she
il a vagrant. Judge Harper advised her to
move out of that alley. where SO many rough
characters assemble. and gave her thirty days.
Peter Motions recollection was defective
when he appeared in court this morn
Ing. Peter is barber by trade, but he
will take something to steady his nerves
once in a while. and when he gets too much his
nerves get unsteady and does his temper.
He has been in trouble NOR than once, and this
time he was lined 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22

A Crazed Mother Kills Her Two Children
and Then Tries to End Her Own Life.
Mrs. Bamhowser, the wife Of one of the most
prosperous residents Of Helvetia, W. Va, dur
ing fit of temporary insanity, and while her
husband and the older members of the family
were absent at their barn threshing grain, took
her two young children, babe of thirteen
months and boy Of three years Of age, to the
spring house. Here she deliberately drowned
the baby in the spring, holding it under water,
as she says. until it was dead. and then at
tempted to do the same with the other child
By some means the little fellow escaped and
ran back to the house. only to meet death in a
more horrible manner. The mother returned
to the house and Drained the boy with q
Ratchet. mutilating the body in a fiendish way
Then she attempted to take her own life BY
stabbing herself two or three times in the
throat and neck with a butcher knife. Her
wounds are not considered fatal. The only
cause she assigns for the terrible deed is she
was tired of living and did not want to leave
her children behind her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
a Movement on Foot to Put the Militia Under
National Control.

National Control.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch saws: A move
ment has been set on foot TO put the militia OF
the states under national pay and supervision.
1t was started by officers of the regular army
at Camp Wickham, Mo-, the other day and
circulars and personal letters concerning it are
now flying thick and fast about the country.
1t is the most radical plan to change the con-
dition of the militia Of the country that has
risen since the war. A day or two before the
tents Of Camp Wickham were struck Col Mil
ton Moore called together all the soldiers who
we're in camp and said that two officers Of the
army wished to address them upon q subject OF
were Lieut.. Robert X. Evans of the twelfth in
fantry and Lieut. Joseph b. BatcheIor Of the
twenty-fourth infantry Lieut.. Evans is sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth and had come to
Camp Wickham with the regular army detail
assigned to assist in the camp instruction
Leavenworth and had come to Camp Wickham
with his friend, Lieut.. Evans. About 400 men
answered the invitation o. Col. Moore and
heard the two army officers outline their plan.
The two soldiers preached their proposition
with great enthusiasm, first. by saying that
having carefully made q comparison OF the
standing army of the United States with those
of other countries, they had concluded that
something must be done to dignity the military
forces Of this country.
A constitution of the Association Of the Ma
tional Guard Of the United States" was then
produced. The main objects of the association
were declared TO be: 40 place the National
Guard Of the various states under the control
Of the Secretary of War and to receive financial
aid from Congress; to secure uniformity in
equipment and training and to be prepared at
all times to answer Q call from Congress for
national defense"
Adjt. Gen. Wickham Of Missouri National
Guards believes the scheme a feasible one. and
that view Of the proposed change in National
Guard affairs il held by many military men of
high standing both in the state and at WASH
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22

Proposals. for Building the Benning Bridge
New School House.

| n view ScnOOi mousse
| The District COMMISSIONER Office was filled
at noon today with people interested in two
prospective contracts One set of bids wa:
opened for constructing an eight-room school
/ building at the corner Of Sd
and G streets northeast, and another
for constructing an iron bridge across the East
ern branch at Benning road. There were three
bidders for the school building, as follows: L
W. Sweeney, s2s, 2S3; John H. Hewlett, e2S,-
500. and John NJ. Dunn. SIS, s7a
There we're ten bidders for constructing the
new Benning bridge.
Only the general plan and requirements OF
the bridge were given in the specifications, SO
the bridge men bidding, in each case furnished
detailed plans OF their own, and there was quite
a variety In the bids. The main bids in each
case follows, though several bidders
furnished alternative plans and alternative
bids:
The Phoenix Bridge Company, s53.0OO; FL
lery Colby. 900; Dean & Westbrook, s5s.-
$50; A. ID. Neeld, S56, $50; Nelson & buchanan,
$4,000; King Iron Bridge Manufacturing
Company. SIS, i0i; The Berlin Iron Bridge
Company, S69.570; The Youngstown Bridge
Company, S55,0O0; The Groton Bridge and
Manufacturing Company, s53, 700; Wallis iron
works :63.61S.
The bridge is to be constructed under the
provisions of the special act of Congress ap-
proved March last, which appropriated
100000 for the construction Of "a substantial
stone OF iron bridge, with the necessary ap-
proaches," across the Eastern branch Of the
Potomac river at Benning road.
The Commissioners are charged with the di-
rection OF the work instead of the War Depart
ment, as has been the case with other bridges
erected across the Potomac here.
The Commissioners decided to invite pro-
posals for the construction Of an iron highway
bridge. The existing wooden structure will be
removed by the contractor and will remain the
property OF the District Traffic over and
under the bridge must, according to
the specifications, be maintained with
out interruption. The center line
of the new bridge will be the same as the center
line of the existing structure The grade Of
the roadway floor will be about sixteen feet
above low tide, or six feet higher that the pres
ent bridge floor. The length of the bridge is
to be 500 feet, the existing east embankment
approach being extended the necessary amount.
The roadway is to be twenty-four feet
wide and the two sidewalks five feet each.
As the choice of type of substructure anu su-
perstructure and the length of span is left in
each Case to the bidder, there is much to be
considered in connection with each bid besides
the price given. The award will not neces-
sarily be made to the lowest bidder, but to the
bidder who in the judgment Of tine engineer
officers offers the best bridge for the least
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22

To the Editor of The Evening star:
In the interest Of science / wish to ask,
through your valuable paper. for information
from some one Of our scientific men as to- the
following:
Given an alright artificial wing Of correc.
formation to hold the air in a downward mo-
ton, stroke six feet, size twelve feet long by
six feet wide, with power attached sufficient
20 move it 100 strokes per minute, what
amount Of force will the same be able 10 exert
tached?
1t is to be understood that the returning mo-
ton Of the wing is to be made without any re-
sistsnce, nearly SO.
The inquiry Is for the amount of force or
lifting power wing of the above size will
exert by each downward movement
Will some scientific gentleman who is well
informed on this matter please answer thi,
Que-yI J.WM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
Sink or Swim Eggs.

From Pecks Sun.
Hi, there! These eggs don't SWIM" ex-
claimed q man in Q Milwaukee restaurant one
day last week.
He had been trying to float some soft boiled
eggs in glass of cold water.
'They don't swim?" Well. supposin' they
don'E" replied q waiter, who had come to find
out what the man was yelling about.
That's what's the matter; supposin' they
don't. I'll tell you what's the trouble pretty
quick. Do you notice that egg? 1t sinks to the
bottom kerchug when put into cold water. Now,
my wife is Just as good cook as there is in this
town, and she says that an egg that will sink in
cold water like that after it has been softboiled
is jest about ready to hatch. Shi Can't you
hear peepy'
The eggs that could not swim were exchanged
for others that we're fried. while q number Of
other customers who had soft-boiled eggs spoiled
glasses of cold water to find out whether their
eggs were sink eggs or swim eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
Real Estate Matters.

Sarah Ann Conner has bought for $5,40O Of
d. r. Waters sub 81, square 307. 20 by 40 feet on
18th street between II and streets northwest
Thomas Sheridan has bought for 81, 800 Of H.
L. Thomas sub l0l, square 190-191S by S7H
feet-corner Of 18th and I streets northwest.
Nina Strasburger has bought for $4,000 Of
Mary A. Coyle sub 19. square 1872, 20.45 feet
front on east side of 9Th between c and D
streets northwest
Kennedy Ficklen have sold to Mr.. F. s.
Parks the east 20 feet of lot 4, square 1856. on NJ
street between 18th and 18th, for q, 7S6, or at
the rate of 80 per foot.
Isabella N. Alden has bought for $7,750 Of
Margaret L. Gaddis sub IS, square S64, fronting
10 feet on Maryland avenue between 9th and
It'll streets northeast.
F. s. Parks has bought for 81, 7S6 of l. Sproul
part 4, square 1876, 20 feet front on NJ street
between 18th and 10th streets northwest
John Marbury has purchased for $4,000 Of
Susan ]. Pitcher sub 43, square III, fronting
20 feet on 18th street between Q and r streets
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22

WHAT BAY RIDGE OFFERS THIS WExK.-Addi-
tionsl to boating. bathing and fishing are such
attractions, all free, as Roclere and his wife,
the wonderful. in an entire change Of program
Master George Alderman, six years old, the
youthful prodigy, in club swinging; Ray Bur-
Ton. in marvellous slack-wire feats, juggling,
balancing and rife shooting in twelve different
positions Trains leave B. and o. station week
days at 9:l5 am, l 80 and AIS pm. Sundays u
ss5 am. $50 and Sis pm Hound trip, e.
Adut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
At THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.
Prof Macfarlane's Lecture illustrations
of Heredity in Plant Hybrids."

of Heredity in Plant Hybrids."
The National Museum was the center of in
terest last evening to the members Of the
American Association for the Advancement Of
Science and their friends. In accordance with
the custom at these annual meetings of the
association the council of the association had
arranged for lecture to be delivered to which
the citizens of Washington were especially in
vited- A large number awaited themselves of
the opportunity, ard the hail Of the museum
was well filed The lecturer was DIR. John Nj.
Nacfarlane of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose
theme was illustrations of Heredity in Plant
Hybrids." He gave his subject popular in
terest by the use of lanterns which threw upon
the screen illustrations He pointed out the
similarity Of the hybrid plant TO the parent
and brought out a number of interesting facts
In regard TO this curious plant life. After the
lecture the audience wandered through the
museum, which was lighted up, and obtained q
glimpse of the wonderful collection stored
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
THE GARBAGE QUESTION.
Health Officer Hanmett Says the Contractor
Has Made Promises to Do Better.

Has Made PrOmises to Do Better.
Speaking of the garbage service. Health OFF,
Ger Hammett said to STAR reporter this morn
ing that he had had an interview with Con-
tractor Draney, who promised to increase the
service and carry out the provisions Of the
contract
That, Of course" said the doctor, sis all
that is wanted. The removal Of the garbage ID
an important matter, as it breeds disease, such
as diarrheal complaints and fevers.
III the garbage question was in such bad
shape before came into the Office" added the
doctor las it has been since it was in terrible
condition, as there seems to be no end to the
complaints that are being made. II the terms
of the contract are fulfilled" he concluded,
that is all that is wanted. otherwise told
Mr.. Draney, the order of the Commissioners
would be put into effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
RECENT KOBBERIEA.
Burglars and Thieves Have Made Several
Profitable Visits.


Profitable Visits.
The burglars who entered the house Of DR..
Gleeson, on X street, Wednesday night, as
published in Thursdays STAR, secured silver
cake knife, fish knife and fork and banjo.
Thursday evening a burglar visited the house
Of Samuel johnson. 80 he reported to the
police. The house was entered by climbing
through the bath room window, and among the
articles stolen were gold chain and locket, a
silver watch, cameo ring and plated chain.
Francis A. Petingale, No. 1924 D street south
west, reports the larceny Of several articles OF
jewelry, a lace skirt and other articles.
Anton Lehman reports that a sneak thief en-
tered his place, corner Of 4th and Ridge streets,
yesterday and stole $50 and check SDr Is
from the safe.
Clarence Kellogg's chicken house was robbed
Of thirteen fowls last night. He lives at No.
9l4 q street southeast. This morning about 4
o'clock twelve chickens were stolen from the
Cutler House ON 3rd street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.

q Fair dealing has always been the
motto of The EVENING STAR "a dollars
ceived'' is the principle upon which its bust
ness Is conducted Advertisers usually get
from ten to one hundred dollars for every one
invested in its advertising columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
Gold Discovered in Ontario.

1t is said that gold of very fine quality has
been found in the vicinity of the Old Console
dated Gold Mining Company's landsin Hastings
county, Ontario. The vein is large and will
yield large percentage of gold. Crowds Of
prospectors are rushing to the find, and there
Is every reason to believe that ere long the
gold excitement will be at fever heat once more
in this region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
He Must Return the Bracelets,

In the Police Court this morning colored
man, VIM. Gordon, was charged with the
larceny of q pair of bracelets from Hagar
White about two weeks ago. The woman
testified that he took the bracelets. and Gordon
claimed that he had been keeping company
with Hagar, and she wishing to 60 to Annapolis
asked him for -, and he gave her 81. so and
took the bracelets and gave them to his
daughter.
The bracelets were ordered to be returned
and the case was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22

Lannia Meszger has, by her counsel, Mr.. J.
Thomas sothoron, fled bill for divorce from
Harry C. Metzger. The bill states that the
parties we're married in Philadelphia, October 4.
1881, and that after living in Philadelphia for 3
while they came to Washington, where, in De-
cember, 1888. the defendant deserted complain
ant and has continued to live apart from her
ever since. The parties have NO children living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
He Stole a Dog Ta4.

In the Police Court Otto johnson was charged
today with the larceny Of . dog tag from Solo
mon Page. Officer Ellsworth testified that in
looking after dog tags Page claimed that he had
lost his tag and no took the number and on
going to johnson he allowed the tag, which he
took from his pocket and he claimed to have
bought " from boy. Judge Harper fined
johnson % or 10 days for larceny and e5 for
having . dog without license.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
10 ATLANTIC CITY y1A RoxA1, B1ur Lmr

TO ATLANTIC CITY VIA ROYAL BLUE LINE.
The only double track route to Atlantic City
via Baltimore and Ohio and Reading railroads.
Excursion tickets are on sale every day, and ON
Fridays excursions tickets are sold at rate of
$500 for the trains leaving Baltimore end Ohio
station at 1000 and l1:55 m, good for return
ing on all regular trains until and including
Tuesday following. The Royal Blue line engines
burn hard coal and coke, thus reducing the
smoke and cinder annoyance to minimum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-22
Fined for AsSnuIt

In the Police Court, Judge Harper. this morn
ing. ossy Holland was charged with assault on
john Batty. Holland was arrested by Officer
Kelley Of the fifth precinct. 1t was
testified that Batty was mailing up a
window on North Carolina avenue near sth
street, when Holland struck him with his fist
and then with an AZ Holland claimed that ne
paid half the rent, and when the window was
being nailed up he protested, and that he acted
In sef-defense- Both admitted that they had
been before the court before. Tho court i'm
posed dne Of $40 or thirty days