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Snow Fines Collected Today.

A number of persons were in Judge KIM
balls court today for violations Of the snow
law and the court laugh. most of them that it
is cheaper to pay for having tho snow removed
than to go to court to settle the matter Mr.. NJ. A.
Ballinger gave the excuse that he had rented the
house where the alleged violation occurred.
Under the circumstances the court said that the
tenant was liable, and Mr.. Ballinger not
fined Edgar Dyer and Ernest Dole appeared
and paid % each. Mr.. Bernard Leonard had
the snow removed soon after the time ex-
pired, and his fine was only 81.
Francis Leonard had six houses and the court
made his fine IS. William ]. Morrison, Charles
Parker and Henry wex each paid 20.
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To Display Jersey Cattle.

The worlds Columbian expedition COMMITTEES
Of the American Jersey Cattle Club held meet
ing this afternoon at the Ebbitt House to make
arrangements for display at the exposition.
There were only few men present, but con-
siderable amount ofbusiness was transacted and
all worked In perfect harmony with the fair
sists Of the following gentlemen: ]. J. Richard.
son, Iowa, chairman; d. H jenkins, Indiana.
secretary; WIN. ]. Webster, Teunessee; John
Boyd, Illinois; Frank g. Shaw, New York,
Pierce J. Cosgswsll
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He Did Not Appear

Monday night young man giving the name
of Arnold and his residence Minneapolis was at
house on 18th street below the avenue and
over slO0 of his money disappeared.
Surprising that he had been robbed
he complained to the police and two young
women were taken to the station on suspicion
and held till morning. Mr.. Arnold failed to
show up in the morning and they we're re-
leased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20
HUNTING IN MANITOBA.
A Maryland Sportsman ON the Trail Of Z
and Moose.

A Maryland Sportsman ON the Trail Of Elk
and Moose.
dispatch from Ottawa to the Pittsburg
Dispatch says: W. Gordon-Cumming, who is
well known in Washington, where he is fire.
quent visitor from his home in Carroll county,
has already made a reputation in other lands
than Canada ardent and assiduous hunter.
Mr.. Gordon-Cumming returned to Winnipeg
last week from an extended hunting tour
through the Canadian northwest. He says: Il
left Winnipeg on October 10 for Shoal lake,
where / hunted for q fortnight. Then had
temporarily to abandon sport and sit down
until it froze up, which happened the first
week in November; then l started with
my Indian, Chion, the best moose hunter in
that part of the country. and always faithful
and reliable.
I'VE left Shoal lake in o nor.hwesterly di-
rection, tracked and saw plenty Of moose and
elk, though the weather was unfavorable at the
time, owing to the lack Of wind, and the game
was also n good deal disturbed by hunters from
ST. laurent The second day out missed O
cow moose, but the third day drew first blood
in the shape of a red deer. We had good sport
then until the storm came On December 4,
when snow fell to the depth of two feet. was
out the first day Of the blizzard, but owing to
the hurricane, all game was on the run. The
day after the storm had subsidized killed an
elk. but getting about in the deep snow was
such hard work that decided to 10 back to
Shoal lake and get snow shoes.
I'VE left again in a more westerly direction
and again had capital sport Tho bag all told
was seven moose and four deer. All this sport
was obtained not more than $50 miles from
Winnipeg. We had, Of course, plenty Of fine fresh
meat, anc We varied the menu with chicken,
partridge, muskrat and skunk. The last ami.
NAL is delicious when sxillfuliy dressed. Its
favor resembles that Of English hare. The
moose is perhaps the most difficult animal in
existence to hunt, beth from the intense acute
ness of his hearing and from the fact that he
| always turns down wind before lying down,
He feeds up wind, and soon as lie feels in
clined for repose he veers right round and
| travels n certain distance down wind, the Jour-
ney depending on the strength of the breeze. VI
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IN WALL STREET TODAY.
Feeling That There Will Be No Chilean War
Helps the Market


NEW YoRK, Jan. 2O.-The stock market opened
somewhat hrmer this morning and first prices
were generally from Is to Il per cent higher
than they closed yesterday. Whisky trusts
were the weak features and declined in the
early dealings from $50 to 54sI, followed by
q material rally. Sugar trusts were exception
ally strong. The general list continued strong
during the greater part OF the first hour and
under the lead of the coal shares further ad-
vanced to- u, the latter in Delaware and Hud-
son. just before IL o'clock there was some re-
action caused by realizations. but this weakness
was followed by renewed buying. and especially
In New England and Chicago gas. At this
writing q 80 p. m the market is still active,
with prices near the best of the morning. The
better feeling this morning was attributed to
the belief that war with Chile will be NV oided.
Money loaned easy at 2a21z per cent. Ex-
change steady: posted rates. 1885, Sa4S51a: actual
rates, 1923 Ass for 90 days and 4Si54 Ass for
demand Governments steady: currency 6s.
los bid; is. coupon, ll6 bid; extended 2s, regis
tered, LOO bid
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A Railroad Sued.

Campbell Darlington, administrator Of the
estate of Mary NJ. Butler, has, by Mr.. l. William
son. filed suit against the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company to recover
SIC, 600 damages by reason of the death of said
Butler on January %, 1891. 1t is alleged that
on May 2. 1888, at c and LIST streets northwest,
by reason of the sudden starting of defendants
car from which she was in the act of alighting,
she was thrown to the ground and 30 injured
that death resulted
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Pacific Adviees SEND Wheat Down.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The less warl:ke tenor Of
the Chilean news and the advance in tho price
OF stocks in New York. showing the same feel
ing there. caused wheat in this market to open
decidedly lower this morning The better tone
Of the cables was also factor, live Liverpool
being quoted La4 of penny higher. The
receipts in the northwes. were also very Iiaht,
The other factors in the subsequent fiuctuation
were good buying on western order and free
selling by Pardrich.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
THE SIDEWALK QUESTION.

It looks very much as il Congress was about
to take hand in the sidewalk question of WASH
ington. The annual reports of the Engineer
Commissioner and his assistants for several
better sidewalks.
Today Senator Higgins from the Senate Dis
trict committee wrote a letter to the Commits
sioner calling attention to the sidewalks of the
city and requesting information upon the sub
ject He also desired the views of the Com
missioners on the advisability of requiring all
owners of private property where the sidewalks
are hereafter to be renewed to replace the
same with artificial stone.
MrscELLANEoUa
Martin Brown and John Howard have been
appointed privates Of class Of The police
force.
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NOT SERIOUSLY ILL.

Needless Alarm Occasioned by Reports About
the Pope.
ROME, jan 2o.-The pope had good nights
sleep. His indisposition. which was of the
slightess, has nearly disappeared, and he is at
tending to official duties today as usual. Need
less alarm has been created by exaggerated re-
ports of his illness Considering his advanced
age, the holy father has beea in better health
this year than usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20
LAUR WILL NOT FIGHT.
a Duel NJ the Result of Yesterdays AHA
In the Deputies.

PARIS. JAN 20--Rochefort has advised Laur
not to challenge Minister COnstans for slap
ping him yesterday in the deputies. claiming
that Laur cannot afford to lower himself
N. Delpech, a republican who boxed the ears
of NJ Castlehn. Boulansist, during the scrim-
mage in the chamber of deputies yesterday,
was instantly challenged. The fight came off
with swords this morning. NJ. Delpech was
wounded in the arm NJ. Castlelin was not
hurt
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Three New York Legislators Charged
With Contempt.
WHERE RAILWAYS ARE LIABLE.
The Illness of the Pope is Not
Serious.
LAUR WILL NOT CHALLENGE.
SUSPENDED THE TRIO.
The Contempt Cases Considered by the New
York Senate.

ALBANY, y. Y, Jan. 2O.-The Judiciary COM
mittee of the senate this morning reported
in the contempt cases n resolution of censure
and ordering suspension of the three republi-
can isenators, Erwin, Saxton and OConnor,
until tomorrow morning. Senator Mullin dis
scented. The report was adopted.
The three senators named refused to vote on
the enumeration bill when it was under discus
ncn few days ago
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Mr. Rockefeller Out of Danger.

NV York, JAN 20--Mr- Vim. Rockefeller.
Who has been i'll from blood poisoning, Is now
considered out of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20

Heald, entered suit against the Hamburg Bre-
men Fire Insurance Company for e2,5O0, the
amount OF insurance on q two-story frame
building In Takoma Park burned On August 9
Last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20

LONDON, Jan 20.-The Frankfort Zeii,taq has
been suspended by the authorities for publish
ing m immoral article on Maupassant. the
French author, now confined in an insane
naylum
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CENSUS OF NEW YORK.
The Assembly Passed the Enumeration Bin
Thls Morning.

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 2o.-The assembly today
passed the biz for an enumeration Of the in
habitants of the state Tor the purpose Of reap
po-tionmont-
Tho senate finance committee will give q
hearing ON the worlds fair bill next Tuesday.
The court of appeals today affirmed the judg-
ment Of the lower court in the case Of James
H. Goodsell against the Western Union TeIe-
graph Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20
The Record of Deaths.

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
white-Nancy Goliath, 70 years, consump-
ton: l. Thomas Davis, rs years, typhoid fever;
Elizabeth Brown, 76 years, catarrhal pneu-
monia; Thomas Ahearn, So years, consumption;
erick w. Schaeffer, "a years, nephritis; VIM. IL
Wheeler. 81 years, pulmonary edenia; Harry
Strong, As years, pneumonia; Egbert Force,
70 years, grip pneumonia
Colored-Daniel 7. Hill, 4s years, cerebral
softening; Willie Sharpe, months. pneu-
brain; infant Of Margaret Barber month, de-
bility; Annie Sewel, IL years, typhoid fever;
George E. Janey, 70 years. peritonitis; sam
uel Thompson, % years, pneumonia; Charles
Robinson. Sc years. asthma; infant Of Andrew
Clay, 2 months, pneumonia.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


TIE foIlcxtng iIe he 9rsnins and closing prices Of
wire 60 Corson and Aaeartrey. l4lS strset.
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Harry Henlon, . negro implicated in the Bob
Sims massacre. has been lynched BY . mob In
Alabama. sssf4 '*s :
Some statement Of The affairs Of the Michel
son Bank Ia Baltimore vii probably BE- nads
about The end Of this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20

Friday next Is the time fixed for the execu-
ton of William Douglass Gross, the colored
man, for the murder Of his wife, Hattie Gross,
but, although the warrant for execution has
been sent from the Criminal Court TO the
warden Of the jail, the execution l. not likely
to take place.
Tomorrow . writ Of error to the Supreme
Court Of the United States win be applied for
and granted, which viii operate - . stay.
Messrs- smith and Shillington, his counsel, viii
take this action, and il 3 understood that IL
viii be determined the first thing In the morn
ing and the warden be notified.
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sEx. div.
New Health Officer at New York.

INEW
ALBANY, \. Y, Jan. 20.-Goyernor Flower
has appointed DR.. W. 7. Jenkins health officer
for New York.
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THE COURTS,
Crncurr CouHr-Jadoe Nom

Cmcurr CouKr-.Mdoe Montgomery.
Today-W. w. Swami ngt. J. w. La Tourette:
verdict for defcndant Re uter set HemSier:
continued ON payment Of costs ]. B. Church
agA W. Ready ct al; ON trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-20

Salvador q in . bad way AnanciAlly.'
"A Chicago dreamaksr, tired Of hfs, I'M
dressed, lsy down On ~ ies end fross 70
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THE RAILROAD AND THE BRIDGE.
Tho Commissioners Make . New Report on
the Measure.

THEY RECOMMEND THAT COL HAMS PLAN BIZ
CARRIED OUT. AND THAT THE WHOLE ERrDos
QUESTION BE TAKEN UP ron coSsIpERATIos
BIZ CONGRESS.
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Washfngson stock Exchange.
SH1es - Regular CALLS O'Clock m: Y. 8 Elec-
tic Light Convertible %, si.U9s 81 l0, George
euUn and IenleytoWn Railroad, s &C -. Com.
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seem to be making well-organized fight and
so successfully that the chances of that city fol
final success were being seriously discussed in
the hotel corridors this morning.
Their principal arguments are the splendid
| railroad facilities of Kansas City-l9S passenger
trains and 1l6 Pullman cars arrive and 20 out
daily, and the IS trunk lines centering there
with their several subdivisions reach every sec.
ton. The matter OF central location Of the
southwestern city is also urged, being but zoe
miles east Of the geographical center Of the
country and equi-distant from New York, San
Francisco, st. Paul and New Orleans.
The champions OF the Missouri city urge as a
further reason that Kansas City's intimate
trade relations with Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas
will give those states tho benefit of all the polit
| ical influence following national convention
| TO as great degree as II held within the Dor.
ders Of either of the three named, and that fol-
the comfort Of the delegates the climate oi
Kansas City during the month Of June is un'
surpassed.
The gentlemen looking after the inter.
ests Of Kansas City are remarkably con.
| fdent and sanSuine Of success The
committee il not the largest In Wash
iugton, but is a band OF trained fighters
Speaking OF a hall in which to hold the con
vention Mr.. McGowan said: .sWe propose t.
build model convention hall that will seal
l4,000 people and the money is already raised
to defray the cost of construction. Kansas
| city has an exposition building which can b<
used Tor conventions, but II we are honosed in
this matter by the selection Of our city the mex
democratic national convention will assembl.
In the finest hall in the United States for sucl
q gathering" 49,
Ex-Gov. Crittenden OF Missouri arrived n
Washington Last night TO reinforce the Kansa,
City delegation. He 10 now engaged In The
practice Of Law In the western Missouri metrop
oils and was ono Of the most dissing uishsd -ap
pearing strangers IN the roeunda Of 1he Arlinz
ton nss evening. Il vil Be Remembered
] that during Gov. CEittendsnfs Reconsideration
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REVENUE CUTTERS.
The Secretary of the Treasury TODAY sub.
mitted estimates of s175, 900 for the construc-
ton and equipment of a revenue steamer for
service at San Francisco and in Alaskan
waters; $4,000 for revenue steamer for
Lakes Michigan and Superior; Sl5O.0CO
for one at Puget Sound; SlO0, 1000 for another
on Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence river. New
York; $50, 900 for q steamer for boarding
service at San Francisco. and SIS, 900 additional
to s2S,O oo heretofore appropriated for q steam
vessel for service at Chicago.
SERVICE PENSION AND INCOME TAX.
Representative John Davis, one of the Kansas
alliance members, introduced service pension
bill today, with income, legacy and land tax at
tachments. as q means Of raising the necessary
revenue to pay the pensions. The rate of pen.
sion is fixed at s10a month for those who
served more than ninety days and less than
one year; els month for from one
for from two to three years service. and s25 !
month for more than three years service, this
pension to be in addition to any disability
pension now received. Widows and minor chill
dren Of soldiers shall be pensioned at
.ss sH' 'ne reesiya WAS or en-
however, to exceed ESQ per month. The
income tax rate 10 fixed &C 2 per cent
on annual incomes ranging from elO,oOO to
1000; per cent, from ESQ, 900 to slOo. 600; &
per cent for $4,000 or more. On leeacie1
there shall be paid before division among
the heirs per cent on legacies
el0O, OO0 and 10 per cent On
those exceeding 100000 in value. A tar n
the same rates e the income TAX rate
10 also levied ON all lands M
landed estates held by individuals, arms o.
corperations. New treasury notes are 70 be
issued in case thors should bs ds6eit = -
psuaion fund created b. IL bill
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any degree OF certitude where the convention
will really be held.
ARRANGEMENTS ALL COMPLETE.
The arrangements for the meeting of the
national democratic committee at the Airing.
ton Hotel tomorrow are now complete. Mr..
VIM. Dickson. the resident member and the
local committee appointed by him met last
evening at the hotel in conference with
Senator Brice, the chairman.
The program will be as follows: The COM
mittee will be called together at ~ o'clock M.
to the rooms and an address Of welcome
delivered by Commissioner John W..
Ross. The committee will then 90 into exec
utive session on important matters relating to
proxies, unfinished business and designating
the date when the convention will be held.
After tho executive session ends the doors will
be opened and the representatives of the cities
competing for the convention will be admitted
and the claims Of cities presented by distin.
guished citizens Of the various states.
HOSPITALITY OF DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.
A recess will be taken at 8 o'clock to accept
the hospitality OF the District democrats, which
will assume the shape Of an informal luncheon
and will be participated in by the national
vited representative democrats. Mr. Jesse
| B. Wilson, chairman Of the reception
committee will make short address of
welcome. Ample provision has been made for
tho press correspondents to note the proceed
ings Of the meeting Senator Brice and Mr.,
Dickson hive designated Mr., Isaac Hill of Ohio
as sergeant-at-arms and John b. Trainer and
Thomas Coakley Of New York MS assistants in
charge OF the meeting rooms The reception
committee will continue supervisory charge
Of all details during the sessions of the commit.
tee, which will probably last two days.
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DELEGATIONS ACTIVE IN SUPPORTING THE CLAIMS
OF THEIR CITIES FOR THE DEMOCRATIC MA
TIoNAL CoNvEyTIoN--ALL READY ron THE
COMMITTEES MEETING TOMORROW.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-10-13
The Pretty Evange,ine.

We published recently under the
head OF a Pretty SURPRISE notice
of a new and charming edition OF
Longfellow's most celebrated poem,
''Evangeline'" Upon examination,
the book proves SO delightful in every
way that we believe it will be favor
to our readers to refer to it again. 1t
is handsomely illustrated. mainly by
Birlet Foster, one OF the most famous
OF English artists, and bound in eX-
Gnisite taste in Il combination Of white
and blue cloth. with gilt edges and or
naments. and sold only by the publish
er direct, at approximately the actual
cost of manufacture by the hundred
thousand-l9 cents per copy, plus 6
CENTS for postage. if by mail. Address
John 3. Alden. Publisher. 81 Rose St.
New York.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-10-13
5deWspaper law.

Any person who has taken a paper
regularly from the Observation-Disclosures
directed to his name or another's, OF
whether he has subscribed or nOt-is
responsible for the payment.
The courts have decided that refus-
ing to take newspapers or periodicals
from the postoflice, or removing and
leaving them uncalled for, prima facia
evidence of intentional fraud.
II any person orders his paper dis
continued he must pay all arrearages.
or the publishers may continue to send
it until payment is made, and collect
the whole amounts whether the paper
is taken from the Office OF not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-10-13
The Deadiy Frying-Pan.

This familiar kitchen utensil has to
answer for much Of the dyspepsia COM
mon among Americans. To the diges-
ton Of the hunter. the soldier, or the
cowboy, who spend their lives in the
open air. fried meat is not perhaps Il
foe, bat the professional or business
man Of the city should shun half cooked
or overdOnc food as an Hb0mination.
Time was when the way-station lunch
counter with its specimens of pre-his-
toric cookery vas all that stood between
the traveller and starvation. Now. OH
the Burlington Route at least, the tou-
rist can bid defiance to dyspepsia and
indigestion so far as they arise from i'll
cooked food or forced haste in eating
Peerless dining cars are attached to all
through trains, on which the best in
the market is served by skilled cooks,
with ample time to enjoy it. For tick
cts over this route apply to your local
agent or to W. J. c. Kenyon, Gen.
Pass. Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-10-13
Short Line to Spokane.

About August 1st. regular daily pas
senger service will be inaugurated be-
tween st. Paul, Minneapolis, and
Spokane, Wash, Oh the Great North
ern extension. For the present mixed
trains run Sundays and Wednesdays
each way, 512 miles, between Havre,
Mont, and Spokane. This new route
will be the short line from the east to
Spokane and eastern Washington, and
is the only line to the Flathead Valley.
1t also opens up the famous Kootenai
country. The roadway is in most per-
feet condition, and has lowest grades
of any transcontinental line.
See Agent Stevenson for further in
formation. Do not forget 10 write to
your eastern friends about the half
fare excursions. Oh the Great Northern
Aug. 30th and Sept. 9th.