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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-08
The Great Library of the United
States.


States.
When it is considered that the larp.
est existing public library, that OF the
French government at Paris, contains
as yet but 100000 volumes, and
that ample space exists in the edifice
now rising on Capitol Hill for storing
more than twice that number, it will
be perceived that the wants OF the fut-
ure are we'll cared for. While nearly
every government ediGce appears to
have been built only for generation
and it's uses have long overgrown it's
limits, this one, through the r-sight-
ed liberality of Congress. will provide
room for thenation's books for nearly
two centuries to come. The ultimate
cost is limitedto six million OF dollars,
q sum somewhat less chan half the cost
of the Capitol or OF the large building
erected for the accommodation of the
State, War, and Navy departments.
The library building covers very near
ly the same space as each of the GOV
eminent buildings (about three acres),
and il constructed Of solid granite
with iron, brick, and marble interior.
It's ample interior courts and numer-
Gus windows will renner it the best
lighted best-ventilated library OF large
proportions yet erected.-A. r. Spoff-
ord, in the Forum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-08
UnRallant.

Although American gentleman have
the reputation in Europe OF allowing
the female members of their families
to DO much as they please, they have
not not the name s ofpossessing the quality
", which Frenchmen cali pallantry.
Ihey are not makers of compliments.
IN support of this view a story told
by an English-speaking guide in the
Alps = is repeated. The guide was con-
t quoting through various points OF in
terest IN the mountains an elderly
American and his somewhat aueru-
lous and fault-fnding wife.
I'm this direction" said the guide,
there is a most remarkable echo,
winch repeats clearly five times every
it to you?'
well, | guess not" said the old
american. Ican't holier none myself,
an GIT words enough from my wife
oyer!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-08
ITO BF CONTINUED.
An Aged Peasants Gratitude to Hi:
HighnesS for Catching a Hen.

An Aged Peasants Gratitude to His
Highness for Catching a Hen.
1t is no. often nowadays that Il
parsonage horn III the purple has an
opportunity OF earning an "honest
penny 10y rendering service to
his felow-man OF low degree. Roy
atty is so carefully hedsel about. ii
not precisely by divinity at least by
authoritative md repellant humanity,
that it seldom comes into personal
contact with the horny handed sons
OF toll AS a rule. however, when it
does tie results are interesting. A
case in point, well worthy OF record,
has recently occurred in Austria The
hero OF the story was Archduke
Joseph. who has himself related it in
the following words: 81 was stroiling
about the park at Alesuth few days
ago, 1caIing Father kneipps's book
on the water cure. when all OF a sud
den was startled out OF my reilec-
tons by Il piercing cry uttered behind
me by some person apparently in
great pain. Turning around Icaught
sight OF an old peasant jumping up
and down on the edge of the path. As
soon rs he saw that was looking at
him he implored me in most piteous
tones to chase his hen out OF the
rhododendrom bushes, into which
she had strayed from his keeping 1T
will be a bad Job for me, he exclaimed.
if the head gardener sees herr. |
stopped down and remained on the
watch for a few seconds until was
enab ed to seize hold OF the offending
fowl. which l forthwith handed over
to its owner. Inproof ofhis gratitude
the old man put a twenty-kreutzer
piece into my hand, begging me not to
mention the matter to the head gard
ener.' 1t would be interesting to
learn whether or not his imperial
highness kept the coin bestowed upon
him by the poor old man, IN absolute
ignorance OF his exalted rank. The
!ive-penny piece, duly pierced and
suspended to his watch chain, might
aptly serve to remind reflective
archduke OF the only Job for which, in
all probability, he eyer received pay
mcnt at the hands OF 4 social inferior
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-08
BRAVERY OF AN ALPINE GUIDE.
How He Saved His Patron From
Falling Into a CreVasSe,


Falling Into Crevasse.
A thrilling story OF mountaineering
is told in the Quarterly to illustrate
the danger OF making difficult ascents
with a single guide. A Traveller fell
through a snow bridge. His single
guide could just preserve his equli-
brlum, but was quite unable to do
more; he could only hold Loyalty by
the rope and wait for the event. 1t
is difficult to conceive a crueler stu
alton or more terrible responsible
lty'-the very punishment devised by
nlezentlus-and yet to decide upon
cutting himself free! Fortunately,
after about an hour--but by the
merest chance-another party came
in sight upon the glacier and the
traveller was drawn up in time to
save his life. If the rule is observed
that at least three persons must be
on the rope, no such danger can ever
occur. Though the idea still fingers
that brandy keeps out the cold,
the writer on mountaineering repeats
that it has the opposite effect, and
adds that as cure forg iddiness alec.
hol IS also valueless. The broad path
is the onl y remedy Tor glddiness.
Another which was once tried NAV be
ei1lcaclous enough, but is only men
TONED: without being recommended,
IN the following story. A party of
four were entering on narrow ledge,
when one lof the travellers declared
that he was giddy and could not
move. The leader, one of the two
most famous Overland men OF the
time (nearly thirty years ago), merely
turned to the second guide with the
brief commando: "Push him over"
Ills orders were always beyond
question, and the traveller was straight
way lowered over the precipice, and
alter dangling on the rope for a few
seconds, was drawn back with all his
powers OF climbing restored.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-08

v
really think l would be at home in
that supernal society if 1 should reach
it," l think you would. know you
would. l remember that in the husk-
ing time there was great equality of
feeling among the neighbours. There
at one cornshock a farmer would be
at work who owned 200 acres OF
ground. The man whom he
was talking to at the next corn
shock owned but thirty acres of
ground, and perhaps all that
covered by a mortgage. That evening.
at the close Of the husking day, one
man drove home q roam span so
frisky, so full of lie, they got their
feet over the traces. The other man
walked home. Great difference in
education, great difference in worldly
means; but | noticed at the huskine
time they all seemed to enjoy each
others society. They did not ask
any man how much property he owned
or what his education had been.
They all seemed to be happy together
i'll those good times. And SO It will
be IN heaven. Our Father will gather
his children around him, and the
neighbors will come in, and the past
will be rehearsed. And some one will
tell OF victory, and we will all celebrate
1T. And some one will tell of great
struggle, and we will all praise the grace
that fetched him out of it. And some
one will say, "Here is my old father
that put away with heart break; lust
look at him, he is as young as any of
u.s." And some one will say, Here is
my darling child chat buried in Green.
wood, and all the after years OF NV
life were Swallowed with desolationE
just look at her! She doesn't seem IA
it she had been sick minute" Great
sociality. Great neighborhood Kind.
ness. Go in and dine. What thouoh
John Milton sit down on one side and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-08
BY j. r1ooooe"'

blank despair filed lis place, and he walled
within himself.
Never again, never again shall behold
Rachel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
STREET RAILROAD REFORMS.

MR.. BLoUNT PROPOSES A SPECIAL INQUIRY-THE
ROUTE OF THE ARLINGTON ROAD.
The discussion of the bill to extend the
Washington and Georgetown line Of tracks to
the Aqueduct bridge, which took place in the
House on Monday, may lead to some new line
of action in regard to the general subject of the
street railroads Of the city. Mr.. Blount took
an active part in the attack on the extension
plan, and in effect served notice on the District
committee that something must be done look
ing toward the improvement Of the street-car
facilities of the city. Mr.. Blount proposes in
the near future to introduce resolution in the
House which will provide for a special COM
mittee to examine into the entire street rail-
road question and report to the House by bills
or otherwise.
1t is probable that the street railway ques-
ton will receive still further agitation before
Congress this session through new project,
which, it is understood, the Washington and
comprises a somew radical change in the
chartered route by which this company reaches
Arlington. The present route OF the road runs
from the termination of the Washington and
Georgetown line to the Aqueduct bridge to the
Three Sisters" crossing the river by bridge,
thence back to the Virginia side of the
Aqueduct bridge and from there to Arlington.
The new plan comprises the cutting OF Of q
mile and half of this route and a new situation
for the bridge across the Potomac The pro-
posed route is to run straight down 26th street
and across the river at bridge at Analostan
Island
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
[nCOnglGyS To-day
SENATE.

Mr. Dawes called the attention Of the Senate
to petition which he presented and which he
said contained such remarkable statements
that he felt bound to speak of them. He there
upon read the petition which represented that
the Indians Cother than the civilized tribes)
living on reservations we're left without the
protection of the civiliZing and restraining in
fuences of law. and earnestly urged on Con-
gress that law and the means Of enforcing II be
provided at the present session for Indians and
others living on Indian reservations.
After remarks by Mr.. Dawes. Mr.. Plat and
others the petition was presented and referred.
Mr.. Dolph from the Committee on Foreign
Relations. reported back House bill for the
absolute prohibition Of the coming of Chinese
into the United States with substitute. He
stated that the substitute was the bill passed
by the Senate to continue in force for ten
years all laws now in force prohibiting and
regulating the coming OF Chinese persons and
persons Of Chinese descent
Mr.. FELTON, said that il was a matter of
vital importance to the State which he repre-
sented. and 40 the report was different from
what he had understood it would be, he desired
n few DAYS TO elapse before the bill should be
taken up. that he might present his own
siews and those Of the people of the Pacific
coast on the subject.
= Mr.. Stewards resolution calling for informa-
lion as to the purchase of silver and the coin
age of standard silver dollars was taken up. and
Mr.. Morgan made general argument in favor
OF silver coinage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
HOUSE.

In the House this morning dose Of his own
medicine was administered to Mr.. Bailey
CTex.). who called up a bill granting right of
way through the Indian Territory to the
Gainesville, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Com
pany. There was no opposition to the bill. but
the members whose measures have suff ere ed
from Mr.. Bailey's stand that quorum should
be present to transact business saw an oppor-
tunity strike back and they did so.
The point of no quorum was made. and Mr..
Bailey demanded the yeas and nays. saying that
he had no desire to have the bill passed in the
absence of quorum.
One hundred and ninety-four members re-
sponded to their names, and further proceed
ings having been dispensed with the bill was
passed But Of the time of the House is valu-
able) an hour and half Of valuable time was
consumed before the end was accomplished.
The House then went into committee of the
whole MIR. Shively of Indiana IN the chair on
the naval appropriation bill, the pending ques-
tion being the point OF order raised against the
clause appropriating S25O.000 towards the
construction Of dry dock at Algiers, La.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
OF LOCAL INTEREST.
The House District committee reports . jail
bill and deadly weapon bill

The House District committee held a meeting
today.
House bill COLL relating to the salaries Of the
warden and employees OF the Jail was reported
favorably. The bill provides for one warden at
two thousand five hundred dollars one deputy
warden, one thousand fourohundred dollars !;
three captains of the guard, at ninety dollars
per month one clerk, at ninety dollars per
month; one physician at 81 900 per annum;
three matrons at $50 per month; one engineer
at SlOO per month; two assistant engineers at
$50 per month; one cook at $50 per month;
one driver for jail van or carriage, $50 per
month.
The Senate resolution authorizing the
Memorial Association Of the District of
Columbia" was favorably reported as joint
resolution, and the bill to reimburse ex-Re-
corder Trotter for record books in office of
Recorder of Deeds was recommended to be
referred to the appropriation committee.
substitute bill was reported for the Senate
bill prohibiting the sale and carrying of deadly
weapons in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
D l E D.

PEAGH On Ff SssI Wis 1872 q
Beach. in the forty fourth year Of her aye
fTSm n,a hsr late tn 1eHdeee 5G6 sixth
BROWN. Passed peacefully away after lingering
NARY o BR6&S pr Of
Services at NJ Z Home. l2th and streets north
asnda at hoss Sfssf
terry.
sUTT 9R IT, Gre o r. he Ss
departed this fe at the Of twenty two years
months and twelve days
Dearest Annie. thou hast left Us;
But It is God that has bereft us,
~ " ' BY HER MOTHER.
s st. ps:
Faid.g sHf 10. pm anu AZ Ninth
street southwest Friends and relatives are respect
GOoDACRE. On Tuesday. April IL. 1899. at 1910
pm. WILLIAM HANDY. eldes. son Of William Il,
and Libbis H Goodacre aged twenty-three years and
Funeral from his parents residence, 22l5 street
mt Ma Troy
please copy.l
gPhEH2 S S9 %sfRssSs April 49,
Notice of funeral hereafter.
HaEf Ss Is :s. .sS 'S years. s'f sos. 81
funeral hereafter.
8 hRE as 1 ssS Of
,sn5 rector Of 81 this
am. New York papers please oopy.i ' '' -
sOUTHwICK. On Tuesday. April 12, 1892 at his
residence, 229 Sth street southeast, THOMAS r
SOUTHWICK, in his fifty fourth year.
Funeral from Second Baptist Church. Fourth street
April 10 at 10 30 Relatives and friends invited
to attend The pastor will return from Baltimore to
preach the funeral sery .ces. %
Sn ToSyA Ap Mdos y
late % s
west Friday, April 10. at O'Clock p.m 2.
who was killed ON the night Of October is, 1852 by
irom the vault al Mt Olivet to Baltimore on Thurs.
day at 80 for final interment.
Death Is sad at all times, but seldom sadder than
this when not only the idol of his household but
Of all who knew him, was snatched SO suddenly by
ones, from whom he had parted additionally not
two short hours before with all the prospects of long
in the Prime Of noble useful life. He was truly
devoted husband, loving, affectionate and
brother and warm true sincere friend to ALL To his
only sleeping. enjoying the reward Of Weil-spent
Christian life earth The ties that have been sun
dered by the cruel word death will be united once
will the sweet memories of bright life. his kindness
love and good deeds be kept fresh not only in the
None knew hun but to love him; mono knew him but
to praise BY DEAR FRIEND.
At early eve, was his wish,
He fondly said goodbye.
But only for little while,
In strangers hands to die.
Before the morning had arrived
oh, how my heart was bled;
My husband that left me bright and gay
Was brought home to me dead.
l'' ~ NV HIS HIS DEVOTED WIFE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
STRIKERS SABRED.

MILL WORKERS IN BOHEMIA HAVE BATTLE
WITH THE POLICE.
PRAGUE, April 13-The operatives in the
linen mills at Macleod in Bohemia have struck,
and finding that they were not likely to sue
coed in their demands. they began to act riot
ously. A large force of gendarmes tried to
dispense them. The gendarmes drew their
sabres and struck right and left, and succeeded
in dispensing the mob. Several Of the rioters
were badly cut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
WANSER CHOSEN MAYOR.

HIS MAJORITY IN JERSEY CITY 1927 OVER
MDERMoTT.
JERSEY CRY. N. j., April 13.-At noon today
City Clerk Scott of Jersey City had received
the returns from all the election precincts Of
the city with the exception of Six. The figures
already returned give the following vote for
mayor: Wanser (rep.), 1859; McDermott
dem }. II, 372 Wansers majority. 1927. The
missing returns may change these figures
slightly, but can in no way alter the results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
THE CONVENTION OF RAILROAD CON.
MISSIONERS

The fourth annual convention Of the ma
tional convention of railroad commissioners
began this morning in the rooms OF the inter-
state commerce commission. Mr. E. p. Jeryey
of South Carolina was elected chairman and
Edward A. Moseley secretary. A program Of
business was adopted and paper on uniform
iiy in railway accountings was read
by y. o. Seymour of Connecticut A letter
from Judge Cooley, who was the presiding
officer Of the last convention, was read. e1-
pressing regret that he could not be present
The report Of the committee on reasonable
rates was made, recommending to Congress the
amending of the interstate act in several par
ticulars. 1t was made the special order FOR
tnnlnrrnM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13


The following resolution offered by Repre-
sentative johnson of Ohio was adopted by the
House this morning:
Whereas, The board of assessors are about
completing an assessment upon property in the
District of Columbia, and from an estimate
furnished by the District Commissioners to the
committee on appropriations it ap-
pears that this new assessment is to ex-
seed the old by only % per cent, and
Whereas, said old assessment on land values
alone in the District is $4,000, 600, when it
should be more than $500, 600, 600, this shows
an extraordinary differentiation, and what is
still worse, the greatest injustice between the
valuation Of land used for business purposes,
which in many cases is assessed at less than IA
per cent Of its true value, and land used for
residence purposes. especially where the small
homes are situated, is assessed at from 20 to 80
per cent Of its true value. while in
many cases land held for speculation is assessed
At less than ten per cent OF Its true value. The
foregoing facts were brought out by an expert
valuation on enough land in the District to fur
nish an average. public hearing was had by
the Commissioners in which this subject was
thoroughly discussed, and after careful ex-
animation they say 1.-The figures embraced in
these shOwings seem to have been carefully
and cOEservatiyely prepared" and.
Whereas, the new assessment should not
only show the true value of the property in
lawful money, rs required by law, but should
also preserve an equality in the assessment OF
land in different localities, and not bear more
heavily in some sections than in others
Therefore, be it
Resolved. That select committee, consisting
of three members, be appointed by the Speaker,
which shall have power and authority to inves-
tgate and report upon the method of ascer-
tanning land values by the Board of Assistant
Assessors in the District of Columbia: to in
quire whether there is in the assessment now
being prepared discrimination in favor of any
sections over others, and generally to inquire
into all alleged inequalities pertaining to the
assessment of land values
Such committee shall have power to send for
persons and papers, to examine witnesses I'M
der oath. may employ a stenographer and one
clerk and shall report the result of its investi-
CATION to the House, with such recommends
ton as 1t may deem proper 10 make. The ex-
pense Of such investigation shall be paid out of
the contingent fund of the House.
Mr.. johnson said to a STAR reporter that he
believed that there was both unequal assess
ment in the District and differentiation and
the resolution was offered in the interest OF the
city and not with any spirit of antagonism
The resolution was adopted without discus
sion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
SCHNEIDER IN BETTER CONDITION

A STAR reporter upon visiting the Jail this
morning found Schneider considerably i'm
proved, both mentally and physically. He
slept we'll last night and his appetite, which
almost completely forsook HIM after his con-
yiction, Is gradually returning.
The jail physician in making his usual morn
ing visit to the inmates of the prison this morn
ing found Schneider rapidly regaining his
previous good health and spirits. and was of
the opinion that the convicted man would soon
be as well as a man situated as he is could
reasonably be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13

GREAT CHANCE FOR MES.-Having purchased
an immense line of the finest imported cassi-
mere suitings at about sixty cents on q dollar,
am making the usual SIS and $40 suits to
order for S27 aud the usual %. 80 and $40
trousers to order for 81. G. WAKEFIELD SNIP
SON, corner 9Th and G streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
'IG|GgraDliC News
WAR SHIPS AT SAN DIEGO.

THE CHARLESTON ENGAGED IN GUN PRACTICE
VESSELS LEAVE FOR BERINe SEA.
SAN DIEGO, CAL. April 13.-The cruiser Bal
timore has arrived here and is anchored off the
Hotel Del Coronado. She will remain outside
engaged in gun practice until Saturday, when
she will come inside the bay.
II is understood that the cruiser Charleston
will proceed to Santa Barbara i'll a few days.
The U. S. S. Adams and Patterson started on
voyage to Boring sea late yesterday after
noon. The Rush is coaling and is expected to
leave soon for the same destination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
Mr.. BALLS ASSIGNMENT.

Chas. G. Ball has made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors to G. ". Cochran and
W. ]. Miller Of his stock in trade, bank &C.
counts, &C., of the late firm Of C. S. Ball d
Son Furnaces, &c., 1897 E street northwest,
and sub lots 80 and 40, square 254.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
More Revolt in Brazil.

RIO JASEIRo, April 13.-This city yesterday
was in a state of siege. Many military and
naval officers have been arrested for having
participated in a manifestation in favor of
Fonseca.
Revolution has started in the state of Hatto
Crosse. The legislature has proclaimed it in
dependent of the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
DEATH OF A CHICAGO BANKER.

CHICAGO, April 13.-Godfrey snydacker,
well known Hebrew banker Of this city, and
one of the business pioneers Of Chicago, has
died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
SPARKS.

We're THE STAR quenched on high
Three stories high or more
Its work would still 20 faithfully
On in another floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
THE TFNFBRAE-

Tonight, tomorrow and Friday evenings the
tenebrae service will be sung at st. Patrick's
Church by Rev. Joseph Walter, a nephew of
the pastor, and male quartet, composed Of
Messrs. NJ. T.. Mulledy, L. E. French, M. Mama
and b. A. Ryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY-The receipts
from internal revenue today were s3S5, 07S,
and from customs. $3.50, 622; miscellaneous re-
ceipts, Sc. 9S1. The national bank notes re-
ceived today for redemption amount to $751;
2l2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-13
REMOVED TO CONGRESSIONAL GENE
Terry

The remains Of James Gillespie, a member
OF Congress from South Carolina, who died
here and was inferred in the Presbyterian
Cemetery. Georgetown, in 1906, were removed
today to the Congre ssional Cemetery by Mr.. j.
William Lee at the instance Of the South Caro-
lima delegation.