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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

tXpfOsiVe raiL tt can
be formed with eight
picks in this manner:
First, cross two picks.
place another pick on
top, and hold the three
firmly with your thumb
and forefingor; then in
sert another pick under
the two at the top and
over the one in the CEN
ter. and do likewise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

Take six toothpicks and
with them form four tri-
angles. That is all there
is to it. You may place
them in any position you
please, but the figures
must be good, honest
looking triangles, other
wise you fail to do the
little feat. If you chance
to find the solution with
out aid You will be sur
prised to see how pretty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28
An Empty Threat.

Prom the Brooklyn Life
IF you insist on breaking our engagement
Miss Ficken, shall make your letters public ."
You are welcome 10 do so. MIR. Scamper;
there is nothing in them that am ashamed Of,
| except the address"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

by pressing II against the hand and the other
Is similarly secured by the right hand thumb.
The trick 10 to transfer them from one hand to
the other and return them to their original
positions. First, with the right forefnger and
thumb seize the ends Of the other pick, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28
The Hindoo Giri's Adv.nta~.,

The Hindoo Giri's Advantage.
From Texas siftinx.
In India little girls wear gold rings in their
noses. One OF the advantages Of this fashion
consists in the fact that the ring wearer does
not have to take % her gloves 70 parade her
jsvslry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

Perhaps ''the window sash" will interest
some of the younger Americans because it il
the least difficult one in this series of tricks.
Like 1.-The explosive raft il can also be made
to explode but not with the same degree of
force. That is because there is less tension on
the picks. Although the cut shows clearly
how the figure is made these directions are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

A man never fally realizes the wealth of in
formation he doesn't posssss tall his nrst child
begins 70 ok cues dom. -E2m6u Gaastts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

Original Form. First Solution. Second Solution.
well to explain briefly. In the first instance
take away the four central picks, thus leaving
the large outside square and Q smaller square
In each corner. In the second case remove the
middle pick on each OF the four sides and the
deed il done.
from HAND TO HAND.
In performing the next trick the novice Will
meet with trouble. 1t is called 'twist and
pass" and requires but two picks. One 10
placed next 70 The LETT hand thumb and bald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

One would like TO know something definite
about the several millions Of remarkable peo-
pie who were ruling nearly one-quarter of the
western world almost up 10 the time when our
northern halt Of the hemisphere began to at
tract the attention Of Europeans, and whose
descendants, mixed with the blood Of their
conquerors, still occupy this region. They left
no records. except such as were carved in
stone. and those the spaniaris did their worst
TO efface. Yet when one comes to search for il
there il a mass Of literature, principally in the
Castilian language. bearing upon the subject;
but so mixed Is il with romance andspeculation
that one finds il impossible to distinguish truth
from fable.
thor, Garcilasso de La yiga, himself 4 descend
sns Of the Incas and their conqusrors, though
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
FOREIGN NEWS.

Premier di Rudini. of Italy, considers a
renewal OF the Triple Alliance as Of second
airy importance to a constant agreement
with Eogland. He says Italy might find it
entirely to her interest to range herself on
the side of Great Britain, should Russia re-
frain from interfering in the affairs OF the
other powers, thus securing the absolute
neutrality OF Great Britain. Italy would
not act except under the contingencies pro.
vided for in the alliance convention. II
Austria attacked Russia or Germany de-
olared war with France, their action would
not Imply that ally was to join 10 the move
ment.
Senator ST. Hilaire, exninister OF foreign
affairs of France, says that his country Ia on
the high road to bankruptcy, because of the
wasteiu!ness OF governmental departments
and the cost of maintaining The army, which
cannot be reduced until France has satisfac-
ton from Germany. He Gays France will
never abandon Alsace-Lorraine without a
struggle, which, when 1t comes, will be q
deadly one. France must win, or be eHaced
from the map of Europe like Poland. She
will fight to the last man, for she will see
that her very existence as nation depends
on victory. And If che comes of the victor.
In what an exhausted iste she will proba-
bly, be left | Then the ordinary financial
situation, readered etill more oppressive by
the increased expenditures of the supreme
struggle, will weigh down upon the bleed
ing nation, and bankruptcy will then be 10
eyitable"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
Foreign News.

BERLIN, April IA The medical faculty
OF the University OF Bonn has abandoned
the use both Koch's and Liebreich's rene
dies" for tuberculosis.
ROME, April IA The trial OF the mem
bsrs OF the Msla Vita society at Bari
was continued yesterday. Several victims
OF the society testified to stahs they had re.
ceiVed.
LONDON, April 1.-THE appearance oil
influenza in the north OF England causea
great apprehensions OF serious epidemic,
90 the death rate has doubled during the
last fortnight.
GDUBLIN, April IA The National Press,
the McCsrthyite organ, referring to the de-
olsioD OF the council In Cincinnati, which
suggested arbitration as means of settling
the Disputes in the Itish parliamentary
party, says: "The time for negotiations lie
past. The fight must now go on 1t will be
bitter but 1t Ia not likely to be long,"
BUENos AYRBs. April 14.-Gsn. Rocoa.
Minister of the Interior. who was shot at by
boy and slightly wounded In the streets
of this city on February 20. has resigned
his portfolio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
Stopned a Russian Shin.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, april IA Russian
war.ship belonging to the volunteer feet
fitted out by popular subscription, has been
stopped by the Turkish authorities on duty
at the Dardanelles. The vessel was on her
wsy to VIadivostock. Asia, near the north
eru limit OF Corea, on the Sea OF Japan. She
was loaded with railroad material and had
as passengers large number OF military
workmen," who are detailed to construct
the trsns-SiberIau railroad which. it Ia be-
ieved will make the harbor and arsenal OF
Vladivostook one Of the most valuable ports
10 Russian territory. The Off Ter In COM
maud Of the Russian ship, upon being
brought to beneath the guns Of the forts of
the D irdanelles. appealed to the Russian
An oassador at Coustantinople, who In turn
entered protest with the Turkish officials
of this city. Alter q considerable inter-
change OF views the Porte came to the cou-
cIpaion that 1t would be lnsdv.sable to de
tain tie war-ship any further, and che was
allowed to pass the Dardsnelles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

A MFXGCAN HAIL STORM Two sleeping
coaohes-the Romulus and Vslley-runnine
between the City of Mexico and Washing,
ton, via the Mexican National Railroad
reached San Antonio, Texas, yesterday 10 q
diapidsted condition. The Mexican train
to which they were attached passed cY.
clone and hallstorm near Torreon, Mexico
Saturday night. So large we're the hail.
stones that the headlight of the engine and
every pane of glass on one side Of the train
were en- ashed as If they had been struck by
rocks. The tin roof was battered 30 badly
that not particle OF paint remained. Sew
eral persons in the day coach were injured
and Mexican at Torreon Station was kill
ed The train was forced to atop for bali
an hour until the storm passed. Those on
the sleeper who reached San Antonio say
the cyclone must have created great havoc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
CHR1sr's SECOND COMING BEFORE 1900 :

CHRIsTts SECOND COMING BEFORE 1900 =
Prof. @. a. L. Totten, of Yale. In speaking
OF the publication Of his recent mathematical
calculation. says: Some papers have pub
lished that predict the end Of the world
within this century. They mietake. That
Ia their error, not mine. dop't think that
the end will come for million years. and |
have not made any prophecy about 1t a. all
What did declare was that mathematical
calculation founded on biblical truth proves
beyond peradventure that the Messiah will
come again before the year 1900. ] do not
mean by this that believe the millennium
will begin In 1899. think that is q the usand
years away. say simply that at His sec-
ond coming Christ will make the world bat
ter, ss he did at His first"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

TIE BLIZzARDs. and cyclones, and floods,
and long winters OF the Northwest, and the
unpre ftabeness of farms in the manufac
turing New Eogland States. and the natural
desire of people with money to have coun
try homes, all combined, must necessarily
create demand for land in Virginia, ovel
whose peaceful breast no storms OF nature
roll, whose climate is genial and ssIubrious
where water is pure and plentiful, and The
sky not cDly blue far overhead, bat far In
depths OF the brooks below. end whose sol
Ia capable of the highest productiveness
And of all parts of the State, none possess
more attractions than the counties adjoin'
ing or near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
Alumni Meeting.

Professor and Mre. Cabell gave reception yes
terday evening at their homo, in Wast ington to
the alumni Of tho University of Virginia.
After the reception meeting of tho alumni as
ISOLATION was held, and the following officers were
elected:
President, W. D. Cabell; arst vice president,
Henry Wise Ga;nett; second vice president, Prof.
A. P. Montague; third vice president, Col Marshall
Mcdonald secretary W. B. Mathews; treasurer,
F. ]. Renick executive committee, c. G. Lee, Z.
Kemper, and Prof. E. T. Fristoe.
in connection with the animal meeting Of the
alumni of the University OF Virginia, meeting
was held in tho lecture, DOM of the Columbian
Univo sity yesterday afternoon in Washington TO
discuss the subject of uuivt rsity extension. Prof.
Cabell called the ing to order, outlined the
object of university extension and init oduced the
speakers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

FLOWER FEAsT.-The flower feast In the
City OF Mexico on Sunday was magnificent
affair. 1t is estimated that more than
5000, 900 was expended In horal decorations
The American colony presented Fl pat, rep
resenting steamboat made Of fl ,wers, from
which 1)wers were distributed. Ignscio de
la Tore, son-in-law OF President De-. drove
tally drawn by eight horses, with pal
freys and outriders. This wss most beau
tiful horsl display Among other carriages
which we're beautifully adorned we're those
of Dalain Ssuches, general manager OF the
Iaterocsapic Railway (; the Spanish Casino,
President Diaz, Minister of the Interior R.
nero Rnbio. Orrin's American Crcas and
the French Casino.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
The Direct Tax Fund.

The Governor, Auditor Marye and Treas
urer Harmsn had a talk yesterday, about The
States claim over the direct tax act. Under
the provisions of that act Virginia is entitled
TO 1922 600. 1t is believed though that the
amount paid by the clt'zsns under the law
may largely exceed thai amount. Should
this turn out to be the case the question will
be how the money is to be distributed.
The direct tax act was passed In 1861 just
prior to the breaking out Of the war. The
amount paid ia this State during that gear
was comparatively snail, the most of it be-
ing paid probably just after the close of hos
tiiities. The collectors at that time were
strangers here, and it may turn out possibly
that much q; the money collected by them
never found its way into the federal Treas
TRY at Washington. After the elspse Of all
these years it will be difficult for those who
paid this tax to pre- d1cs their receipts. In
many cases the original property-owners
have died, al d, In ,hs changes that follow
ed, it will be d ficut for the heirs to pre-
duce these papers.
One Instance is related OF Lynchburg
gentleman who in 1865 rode hor. eback from
Lynchb1rg to Alexandria and there paid his
direct tax. He has lost bis receipt and
doesn't even remember the name Of the cffi-
Ger to whom he paid the money.
1t is possible that the Governor will short.
ly address letter to the proper official at
Washington, calling attention to these facts.
l. is almost certain, though. that the State of
Virginia cannot, under the act passed at the last
session of Congress, get more than the sac, 600
appropriated under it's provisions. The Legisla-
tnre alone hes the Pc yer of determining whether
the money shall b, accepted. and if tits, the dis
position 10 be made of it.-Richmond State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

The New Orleans Affair.

But two facts could bs added yesterday to
the public stock of information respecting
the diplomatic ENHANCEMENT with Italy
growing out of the New Orleans tragedy
Oae of these was that the State Department
has not received any intimation from the
Italian government that their last Dote must
be answered before given date. Toe Sec
oud fact was, thst Secretary Bslne's an
swer to Marquis Rudinis last note has not
vet been forwarded. It was probably the
Secretsry's purpose to accompany this re-
ply with an official statement touching the
nation atty of the New Orleans victims and
other correlative facts that were expected
from the officials of the Department of Jrs-
tice In New Orleans. These reports have
not yet reached Washington. When they
are received, great care must be exercised In
reducing the facts contained in them t,
form useful for diplomatic use, 80 that unless
the Secretary is prepared 10 send his letter
without these facts, 1t is not likely to go for
ward Immediately. Secretary Blaine icall-
ed on the President last night before the
latter started on his trip and had protract-
ed conference. The Italian controversy, 1t
was shown, was in suob shape that the
President could go on his journey without
apprehension of any unexpected oompiica-
lions arising.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A fire ct franklin yesterday destroyed the
franklin. Lumber Company's works. LOSE
estimated at $4,000.
The Virginia State Board of Dental E1-
eminers met in Richmond to-day. 1t is IN
derstcod there will be probably 20 applicants
who will present themselves at this meeting
of the board.
An enormous whale is said to be prowling
about in the waters around Tangier Island,
In the Chesapeake bay, and persons there
are very careful how they venture out In
small boats. The whale is said to be sbout
seventy feet long and to behave very ugly at
times.
A cutting sfftAy occurred in Stafford coun.
ty, near White Oak, on lsss Thursday even
ing. between two young men named Bloxton
and Green, In which Bloxton received Sc
we're cut OF about two inches In the right
side. The parties we're arrested and taken
before Justice Lee Wallace and bsied for
their appearance before the County Court.
The State Board of Agriculture, Msior W.
T. Sutherlin, of Danvile president, opened
it's quarterly meeting to-day at Cape Charles
City. Among the subjecs to be considered
at this meeting is the proposition to create
the Office of State Geologist. The board will
slso probably consider the question OF better
pub 10 roads and make recommendations to
the Legislature on that sntisct.
The most extraordinary catch of f-h OF
the season is reported by tho captain of the
fishing schooner Gypsy Girl OF New York.
She arrived at Norfolk yesterday afternoon
with a cargo of 600 bluefsh that were
caught In two days. The schooner was
cruising in the Gulf Seam when the school
was discovered. Aoother schooner arrived
yesterday which had been cruising for weeks
aud not fab had been eeep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
TELEGRAPHIC BREvTTrvc

There were 2 $50 immigrants lsndaa :.
New York to day. -
Isaac W. Jewett, President Of the Pa, ~.
Fire Insurance Company, died o.dsv ., ~,
residence in Baltimore. 10
An early morning fce at PIusbo,a A.
stroyed three acres OF sheds at the s..o,
yards and cremsted 1877 head Of cattle y"
will not exceed $4,000
The Lseds, England, mii'eru ascot. ,io,
raised the price OF fl 'ur to day one sburn
six pence per eighteen stone. This mas
an advance OF seven shiIingl since F-b,D.
~ "a
The postofice at Dsep Creek Falls Va,
ington. was entered yesterday morno0 r,
TWO masked men. who knocked down ~.
postmistress, blew open the safe end s4cu..t
about 800 in stamps.
While workmen were boring a wsIIloo,a
Fellows cemetery near Pleassnton Ca
yesterday they came upon strong d ~ NJ
natural gas. 1t was gnited and burned
steadily In pillar of flame ten feet bipb
The funeral Of Mrs.. J. Granville Richard.
who was shot while in bed at her house n
Cecil county, Md, on Sunday night by bu,.
glars, is appointed for Thursday le1t. Ii.
not thought that the wounds OF Mr.. Rich.
ards will prove fatal.
Miss Emma Leste, aged So Year,, VA,
srampled to death yesterday afternoon b,
vicious horse at GuIford. Conn, She VA,
,ldiog the horse By the bride when he
reared and threw her to the ground. He,
back was broken 10 two places and she va.
Injured internally.
General @. ". Stioh, who has inst re.
tired from the office Of Mayor Of Sudbury,
Pa was arrested and brought before SQUIRE
Weaver last night On the charge Of swes..
log twenty seven times. The squire fael
him sixty three cents per Oath, or, with
costp, twenty dollars Ia all.
Ann Dis do Bar, high piestess OF spookdOm
who lsst night in New York, snnounced thst She
WAS goipg to commit suicide, has not yet been
traced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
sS2s555 *
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Presidential Party.

ROANOKE, Va, April 14.-The Pfesiden'
tial train arrived here at $50 o'clock thia
morning, having made run from Wash
ington on exact schedule time. There were
no special Incidents on the route. Fifteen
minutes were spent at Lynchburg for the
purpose of shifting the train from the Hlof
mond and Danville road to the Norfolk and
Western. A large crowd was gathered at
ths station, but there was no demonstration
Another brief stop was made at Blue Ridge
where crowd gathered at the station and
erj Dyed the spectacle Of the Chief Magis-
trate of their country and his family at
breakfast. The reception at Roanoke was
most enthusiastic The President shook
hands with many hundred people from the
rear platform and in response to repeated
demands made short speech. The entire
population of the place seemed to have
gathered at the station. Mrs. Harrison was
presented with handsome bouquet by Mr.
and Mrs. Eddy. Many people asked for
aud obtained the Presidents autograph.
10 his speech, after thanking the citizens
for their friendly greeting the President
said 1.-THE State of Virginia is entitled to
high estimation among the States for its
great history-for the contribution 1t has
made to the great store Of our common coun'
try. For personal reasons, have great az
lection for Virginia. 1t Ia the State OF my
fathers. I am glad this morning to con-
graduate You upon the marvellous develop
ment which has come and the greater which
is coming to your commonwealth.
You not only have an illuetrious story be-
hind you, but before you prospects OF de-
velopment ir wealth and prosperity 10 all
that makes great State such as never en-
tered into the Imagination of those who laid
the foundation Of the commonwealth. You
are arouslng now 70 realization OF the
benefits of diversity OF industries. In the
oden time Virginia was plantation State.
| hope she may never cease to have large
agricultural interests. It Ia the foundation
of stable society.
But rejoice with you that she has added
to agriculture the mining of coal and iron,
and bringing these from their beds Ia pro-
ducipg all the products that enter into the
uses of life. In this is the secret OF that
great growth illustrating what l see about
me here and the promise OF future that
none OF us can fully realIzs.
Ia all OF these things We have common
interest and 1 beg to assure you that in
every thing that tends to The social order OF
ycur people and the development and In
creased prosperity Of the State of Virginia,
am 10 moet hearty sympathy with you all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

STEERING HIS WAY-Ooe of the novel
sights seen on Commerce street Saturday, was
q youth mounted on steer, with saddle,
bride and mertingsle, which he sat as grace
fully as II he was mout tad on as FLOODED an
animal as was ever ridden by man. The
rider was young Daniel Murray Lee, son OF
Col. D. NJ Lee, of Ste ford, nephew of ex-
Gov. Fl Lee. and descendant of Light
Horse Harry" OF the Revolution. The "un
tanned seed" ridden by young Lee answer
ed to the name OF "Davy," and could pace,
trot, eallop aud sometimes "canter," ard as
his rider informed va. makes his mile In
something over 2 40. Young Dan, who ives
about three miles from town, Is about II
years of age. good horsemap, and when he
takes a notion to leave home, gets his sad
die and bride. and tackles the fret animal
he encounters, whether horse, mule or steer,
and he generally gets here too in good shape.
Fredericksburg Lance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

AS A rnsjority OF the people of the North
at the last congressional election took strong
States rights ground, and as the U. s. su-
preme Court has of late been deciding 10
favor OF S ates' rights 10 all cases brought
before it in which the question of such rish
was involved, where The objection OF some
southern democrats to Mr.. German as the
nominee of the next national democratic
convention, upon the alleged ground Of
OF northern opposition to man who halls
from State 90 near the South, comes In, IL
not distinctly observable, especially as
Maryland was Union State, and as Mr.
German was Dnion man, during the whole
of the war between the States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL IA.
AMONG the propositions made 10 the la'

AMONG the propositions made 10 the last
Congress was one by ]. M. LaDgston, the
negro to whom Mr.. Reed and the republican
maiorlty of the q. S. House Of Representa-
tives gave the eeat to which MIR. Venaoe
had bean elected, which imposed an educa'
tionsl qualification upon voters. Au educa
tional, is the last qualification that should DC
imposed upon suffrage, for the ability to reao
and write Is BIZ no means conducive to CON-
mon sense, as is proved by the result Of
many elections. But that the payment OF q
oap;tation tax should be q prerequisite to
the exercise of the privilege ofeutfrage seems
to be plain, rs man must take very little
interest in the government of bis country
who oijscs to payiog such small tax for
the erj,yment of that privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-14

CANAL RRPAIRs.-The work OF repairing
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal s rapidly
being puzzled forward. is estimated that
/ 900 men are at work along the route, and
it ia expected to have the canal RESI- ored
from Cumberland to Wiiliamsport by May
Is, and with good weather the entire re g
will be completed by July l. The work OF
repairing boats has also teen begun. Mer-
tens & Co, at Cumberland, are working a
large force OF men. Besides repair work,
contracts have been given cut for new boats.
The outlook Ia sid to be promising FOR On
acti We trade.