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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

Representative Henderson was called upon
to speak as one who had for years been familiar
with Di -trict interests and friend OF the Dis
trict. He said he had been for nearly eight
wears connected with the appropriations for
the District. He said early in his experience
he had taken decided dislike to the claw
hammer part OF the city. He made up his
mind that the under dog was the fellow who
did not wear dress suits. He begun to shape
matters little to help those who had not come
to the front and built up colossal fortunes.
After good deal of experience he thought he
had been right. One of the first things he
fought for was to have al, 900 taken from the
northwest and scattered through the other Sec
tions. He had to fight the claw hammers and
the board of trade, but he thought now all ad-
mitted the benefits of his policy. Since that
battle had been fought he had seen the mud
holes in other parts Of the city filling up. He
sympathized with every part of the city,
but he wanted to give the under dog
show. There was in every Ameri-
can heart big chunk of fair play.
If they built up the suburbs the northeast, the
southeast the southwest and the northwest
rises with them. This had been a lucky city
lucky in its Commissioners. He referred TO
the conservative Edmunds." the smiling
Niagara of good nature" Webb and 1.-THE
Apollo that now presides over the board of
Commissioners. They were men, he said. who
had commanded the respect of the Legislators
Above all, he said, the city had been fortunate
In the men from the army detailed to have a
share in the government-the Engineer Com
missioners and their assistants-who had been
men Of such ability that they had greatly
| strengthened the appeal to Congress from the
District
There were some things. he said stated in
President Parker's address that were eye
openers to him. He had a sympathy for those
| who were fettered as the people of Washington
were. MIR. Compton, he said. would find him
touching elbows with his democratic colleagues
in all that was for the good Of the capital In
the last Congress he did not stop TO consult the
interests of the republican party. He would
be in touch with everything that was for the
interest of the District. and would do what he
| could to secure justice for a city in which all
ought to feel as much pride as those who live
here.
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Indians VIII Get Their Money.

The Secretary Of the Interior has approved
the Lists giving the names Of individuals in the
Ceur d'Aiene tribe in Idaho who are entitled
to per capita share in the $500, 900 appropri-
ated by Congress March 8, 1891 in
payment OF the eession TO the United States of
the land in the north half OF their reservation
In Idaho The Treasury Department is charged
with the payment OF this money. The Secre-
tary has also approved the lists of individuals
who were scouts and soldiers belonging 10 the
slsseton, Nahpeton and other bands Of Sioux
Indians In Minnesota who served in the military
service of the United States and aided in
suppressing the Sioux outbreak in 1862 or those
WHO were enrolled and served in the army in
the late war. aud the members of their families
anu descendants To these persons the sum
OF sl26.62O will be distributed per capita, and
the money will be forwarded at once and paid
Dy the special agent appointed for that pur-
pose These Indians reside in the states OF
Minnesota and North Dakota
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

During the twenty-four hours ending at moor
today burial permits were issued for the follow
ing:
White-Mary B Harmon, 81 years, pneu
MONA; Sallie J. Conner, 80 years. septIcemia
James Guilty, 70 years. pneumonia Ruby v
Bonham, I6 years. pneumonia; Joseph g. Wit
mer. 80 years. pneumonia; Elizabeth Sullivan
years, gastritis; Ethel N. Dodge, year
bronchitis; Michael Mccormick, 8 years. scarle
fever; James Lamb, 81 years, senile debility
Vim. A. Morrison. 80 years, spinal meningitis
Jane c. Buschell, Is years, cancer Of breast
Maggie l. Pemberton, 81 years. bronchitis
Lizzie Fullerton, 25 years. pyemia
Colored-Mamie Miles, 2 years. tuberculosis
Mary E Carter, As years, hemorrhagic malaria
George FitzhuSh. year. CASTRO intestinal ca
tarrh; Amelia Scott, 100 years, senile debility
Ann Magruder, Sc years, seniie debility; An
drew kelton, IL days. pneumonia
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Real Estate Matters.

c. II. Schoonmaker has purchased for els, 500
of C. H. Bond subdivision So, square no. 20 by 80
feet, on 10Th between and streets northwest.
Sophia II. Webster has, for Sl0, 500, bought OF
A. r. Stewart subdivision 112, square 1874, 20.42
by Al feet, on Q between 18th and 18th streets
northwest
E. g. Jeffreys has bought for S6.250 Of C. E.
Fall subdivision 5, square 236, 20 by 100 feet,
on l4th between and V streets northwest
). b. Pole has purchased for $500 of E. B.
Hughes subdivision AZ, square 1856. IL by SO feet
on sth between and c streets northeast.
r. d. Weston has bought of ]. C. Louthan for
a 400 subdivision l61, square $40, 1864 by So
feet, on North Capitol between L and NJ street.
northwest.
Caroline Mason has bought of F. ]. Gregory
for s4,250 subdivision CO. square 9l6, Is 81 by 81
feet, on 9th between c and ID streets northeast
Elizabeth Munburg has bought for $4,000 OF
]. II. Locker part ~, square 995, 44.48 fee
front on 18th between and / streets south.
east.
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X A. Golden, J. Harrison johnson. william
Msyse. Geo. Iruesdell =. 4. Moore. q. r.
Iowles. John Miller, 4. Heurich. Geo j. John
son; .; W. Cochran. A. Lisner. W. T. Oark.
r. W. Moves. T. l. yohnaon, II. c. McCaulcy,
Albert Gleason, u J. Lockwood. T.. =. Droop.
:. W Surriden, W. p. {. HAzen. ". & Hogue.
'onn NhAmbefiAin and John p. waggHrnan.
The reception committee CONSISTED on shs
officers and standing executive COMMITTEES. ~
follows:
Myron W. Parker. s. ". Woodward. q
Wheailey, A. z Britton. r. H.Warner. Alex. n.
anderson, Z. hurtz johnson, George True.dell,
Beriah wilkins. J. NJ. Wilson and 7. W Moves.
The following composed the banquet CON-
mittee: Thomas W. Smith, chairman; J. K
Magruder. J. II. Wight II. X. simpson. W. X.
hapley, Theodore W. Moves and W. A VIM
satl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

Representative Hooker of Mississippi when
called upon to speak of 'The nations home
said be felt honored in being called upon to
respond to toast SO national as that. There
was one name, one word, in the language that,
wherever it was mentioned, received the
plaudits of Gberty-loving people. That name
was the name of Washington. 1t was given to
this city appropriately. A city SO named could
not be anything but dear to the American
heart. There was but one sentiment. one
thought when the name of Washington was
mentioned. He remarked that the little Dis.
trict in which the capital was located bore to-
day under the law one-half the expenses Of this
looked to the capital of the nation as Q
fitting representative of the nation. 1t wat
proper that the nations representatives should
look to it that this was a fitting home for the
nation, as there could not possibly be any OPP
position to the growth of Washington.
1t was many long years since he first saw the
city 1t was then little city, with miserable,
unpaved streets. Since then it had grown
until it had become fit representative of the
people of this country. He spoke eloquently
Of the public buildings of the city and said be
hoped to see some great hall erected here de-
ing. In the city of Washington were now grow.
ing up Institutions of learning that were
founded for all time. Washington was destined
to become not only the seat of government,
but the seat Of learning, of art, Of science. OF
literature. He greeted it as the seat of learn
ing, wherc all wise men would congregate.
Here were held the great conferences of scien-
tific men; here all the great religious gather
iugs assembled. Washington was not only the
mecca OF all Americans, but the city TO which
they must all look for an exhibition OF
the learning and the power Of the country
Gen. Hooker, speaking of the men Of the south,
gave pledge of their loyalty. They would find
the boys who wore the gray marching to the
front and touching hearts, shoulder to shoulder
and elbow to elbow with the boys who wore the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

1.-THE District in the House. was the toast to
which Representative Barnes Compton was
called upon to speak. Mr.. Compton said his
district was practically a part of the city of
Washington and he was essentially citizen of
Washington. He had known Washington all
his life. He related when he was boy, living
fifty miles down the Potomac, he came to
Washington with his father and their carriage
was fastened in the mud. and recalled other
incidents illustrative of the primitive condition
of the city in those days. He had had a
suspicion, he said, that he might be asked to
say something of the appropriations. since he
was member Of the subcommittee in charge
OF the District appropriation bill That, he said
was a most dangerous subject for him to talk
place between the profnseness Of the republicans
OF the last Congress in making appro-
priatiops and the profuseness Of the
democrats In making promises Of re-
renchment. Even with Holman at their head
they were in a very. tight place.
out of it for the District. 1t was very large
subject. He hoped they would succeed in
steering safely between theScylla and Charybdis,
and that the action would be such rs to do
credit to the Fifty Congress and be of
great benefit to the District For one he
would say he had none Of the cheese-par-
ing disposition. At the same time he would
never advocate policy that might swamp the
democratic party. The future of Washington.
he said, was assured. It was the capital, the
established and permanent capital of the
greatest people the sun ever shone upon. It was
absolutely in line with the great. country
He believed today that Washington was one of
the most beautiful cities upon the globe; that
it would be one of the grandest and most mag
niRcent was beyond question. The danger to-
day to the capital and the country was, III his
opinion, the facilitating influence of over
grown wealth. They wantedhere and elsewhere
where wealth has accumulated the infusion of
pure democratic blood. As an American and
as Marylander his best energy and thought
would be given in behalf of the glory of the
capital and her glorious future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

The last toast Of the evening was ''Washing-
ton and Chicago" Representative Durborow
was asked to speak. Mr. Durborow said that il
was hard task. He knew of nothing he could
add to the words of the eloquent men who had
preceded him to paint the beauties Of this
beautiful city. He had come to know in his
short residence something OF its aspirations
and of the good hearts Of its citizens. He re-
membered with great satisfaction that when
the worlds fair was awarded to Chicago there
was no city that came to the front more
promptly and cordially than Washington did
and said Chicago had won end won honestly.
Washington had worked shoulder to shoulder
with Chicago in the interests Of the fair.
THOSE PRESENT.
The guests included Senators Stewart, Gal
linger, Dolph and Cockrell, Representative.
Compton, Henderson, Grout, Durborow, Heard
Fellows, Washington, C. R. Breckinridge and
Cogswen, Mr.. z. w. Halford, Judge Mont
gomery, Commissioners Douglass, Ross and
Rossell, Capts. Lusk and Fiebiger, Controller
Lacey, Frank A Richardson, Lyman J. Gage
A. I. Hensey, J. Q. Thompson Jules Guth
ridge, w. b Bryan, ]. T. Jones Gen. r z
Batchelder. p. v. De 0rsw and J. d. Richard
The following ID . list Of members present: L
6. Hine. Edward Graves, B. A. Griswold, Thos
w. Smith, W. 8. Thompson, G. B. Church, G.
=: Dunlop: W: 3. Rapley, b. K Simpson, J. =
Manning. b Z. Plain, L. II. schneider, n. G.
tIsneld, Il. L. Cranford, Thos. Sonerville
Frank Hume, John Joy Edison, ". q. Rapiey
4. q. Emery, B. =. Gilbert 7. A. Lambert, Z
3. johnson, ". II. ellison, z. z Dovnham, @
z. Norment T. H Clark, Joseph MoKibbsn, ",
B Moses, r L CALI, W. A. Hungsrford, W. 8
Rooss, I 6aks, r. q. Fisher, Lawrsnos
Sands, g. ". woodward, Samuel Ross,
Whsaxley, Z. @. DaviA W. Baldwin
A. z. Britton, James L Barbour, J
n. Wilson, @. J. Ball. J. b. Nagradsc. A
IA R~S: IA ~ a S~zisS
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speak. He had seen IL announced in the news
papers that Mr.. Halford might be expected to
speak for the President, but he had put this
down as piece Of newspaper humor. They
or do other than to bring to them the sincere
compliments Of the President and his regrets
at being unable to be present, and to express
his sympathy with all that Is intended TO de-
velop and better the capital. Those who knew
had, he was sure, could bring tribute 10 the
men and the spirit that had effected so glor-
ious change. The man, the father Of his
country" who located the capital at Washing
ton. could scarcely have dreamed of the Wash
ington of today. Yet what shall IL not be q
century hence. Might it not be said OF the
city and Of its founder:
THE conscious stone IN beauty grew.
HE builded better than he knew"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
The Kslorama Burying Ground.

Yesterday deeds were recorded in the re-
eorder Of deeds Office conveying from ]. H.
Rogers ct al several parts Of KaIorama for
sls.ooo and S50s9.oS. These include the old
graveyard. which was reserved from the former
conveyanees and contains about one acre. and
the spot Is well-known to old Washingtoniaps.
Who often spent q day in picnicking at Bonn
lords, and 1t contained the old family vault
OF joel Barlow. who died in Poland in
the early part Of the century. The remains Of
Commodore stephen Decatur lay here for
years and q few years ago were removed TO
Philadelphia Col. Bomford and his family and
others were also inferred in these grounds The
tomains still there VIII be removed shortly 20
- OF the cemeesrisa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
He Stole u Gold Ring.

This morning in the Police Court Q boy
samed Patrick Stanley was arraigned on a
charge Of larceny and he plead guilty. The
boy lived at the house of Mrs Bradley on n
street southeast and be stole Mrs Bradley's
gold ring. Policeman Dyer told the court that
he would have another charge against the bow
tomorrow. In the case before the court a se n
tenee of sixty days imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
The Brooks-WillIams AfYrav.

Richard Williams. the colored man who
struck Daniel Brooks on the head Monday
night and came near killing him. as published
in yesterdays STAR, was arrested last night and
locked up. This morning he was taken to the
Police Court, but the case could not be heard,
the injured man was not able to appear.
The court fixed the bond at $500.
Williams says that Monday night Brooks and
his wife had fight. aud that when Brooks came
into his part of the house he ordered him out.
Instead Of leaving Williams says he wanted 10
night, and when he (Brooks) broke some OF his
CwilliamsO household effects be struck him on
the head with q pitcher. He denies that he
used an iron bar, ~ stated by the injured man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
TOASTING THE CITY.
The Capital Of the Nation the Theme
Of Many Eloquent Remarks.
BOARD OF TRADE DINNER.
Distinguished Guests Entertained Around
the Festive Board at the Arlington-Facts,
Figures aud Views Concerning the Capital
What Members of Congress Had to Say.

II is one of the recognized functions Of
boards of trade to give annual dinners, and the
Washington board of trade discharged this duty
last night in a most creditsbie manner. Flow
ers and music. tempting menu, sumptu-
ously appointed table and q GENIAL company
helped to make an event that will long be re-
membered Better perhaps than all. however,
was what the guests contributed to the dinner,
a number of speeches. eloquent in their deliv-
cry and full of things pleasing to Washington.
The dinner was served in the banquet hall Of
the Arlington About $50 members and guests
sat down to the well-arranged tables and while
discussing an elaborate menu an orchestra
stationed in the gallery discoursed popular
airs. The after-dinner speeches were delight
fully informal, but all the better for it. Presi-
dent Parker called on many of the dis
tinguished guests present. The general theme
was the capital of the nation and that theme
evoked many eloquent speeches All spoke of
the greatness Of the country, the marvellous
growth OF the capital and the great future of
the city. President Parker, in his opening ad-
dress. made some statements concerning the
city that gave all who followed him something
to think about and talk about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
THE LIQUOR LICENSE BILa.
IL 10 introduced In the House by Reprsss.ss-
tive Hemphill To-day.

Two KINDS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND Ran
RooN-cosT OF EAcH PER MUNICIPALITIES
PROVIDED ron ANY IoLArIox-ExExrrrou
srATED-As TO APorHrcARirs
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Senator Dolph. who spoke Of THE Pacific
slope" condoled with the citizens hero in
their DISTINGUISHED condition. lie predicted for
the city a greater career in the future than in
the past. The only trouble with the city. he
said, was that il was too far from Portland.
Ore. He paid glowing eulogy to the great
country west of the Rockies and described Its
wonderful growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
THEY RECOMMEND A DELAY.

THEY REcoNMEsD A DELAY.
The Commissioners today made o report
upon II. Il. bill 46Ss, Ito incorporate the WASH
ington Electric Company"
The Commissioners say that they are Of
opinion that competition, If practicable, ID
advantageous to the public as well in the
matter Diminishing light as other commodities.
There is at present one company furnish
ing electric light 10 the citizens and government
of the District IL is desirable in view OF the
stringent laws which require all electric wires
to be put underground. and the great
damage and loss consequent upon the
cutting of streets for the purpose Of
laying the wires, that the number Of
corporations empowered to use underground
construction be limited to the smallest possible
extent. Until Congress shall have taken action
upon the report OF the board Of experts sp-
pointed under the act Of August 8. 1880, %
report to that body their views - 10 the proper
construction Of underground conduits for
electrical purposes and other germane matters,
the Commissioners are OF opinion that 10 -
insdvisable to incorporate company like thss
provided for in this bin, and therefore rec
ommend that action on the MEASURE b d.
ferred.
THE OFFICE or RECORDER OF DEEps-
The Commissioners have made the following
report to the House District committee relative
to the register Of wills and TO r. r. bill 6e7D,
'reiating to the Office Of recorder Of dseds in
the District Of Columbus"
They are Of the opinion that the recorder Of
deeds should be q salsried oficer, but a. be b
not subordinate to the municipal governmens
they have no intimate knowledge of the amount
of work performed in his once or means a
arriving at a Trustworthy estimate Of what the
salary should be.
With reference to the committee'e INQUIRY q
to the proper compensation of the register OF
wills the Commissioners have 10 say that I'm
their judgment it should be equal TO that Of Dc
recorder Of deeds, and that he should have .
deputy.
The term Of the recorder Of deeds began On
the 9TH Of February, 1880, and that Of The
register OF wills on the 26th OF August, 1850.
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Ing overworked?'
Not exactly; they are being worked OYER "
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road ont Of thousand Of those proposed. IL
would be enough to make this the garden spot
OF all the earth. The income from taxes would
be largely increased the coming year. Inso-
much as there was no other use for this money
OF course they expected Congress would give
the benefit OF this income Of nearly 81. 600 600
to the city. They could show the need OF spend-
ing twice that much on public improvements
There could be no business excuse for not ex-
He had great faith in the democratic party, al
though on political matters he could not act
with IL. and he WAS not going 70 lose his faith
until the last day of the Fifty-second Congress,
when he hoped it would be strong ever.
He wanted to say a word about o municipal
building for the District. He did not believe
there was any capital OF any nation which was
80 poorly provided in this respect There was
plenty Of money 70 begin the construction of a
suitable building with. They asked only
$4,000 I" start IL with. In all they wanted
only 400. 600 or SGO0 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

- Charles Seagle. man prominent in society at
Madison. N. c.. who represented the Cape Fear
ana fsdkin Valley railroad and Southern Ex-
press Company, has fed He IL said 70 b in
arrears with both companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

Manager: What are you kicking about?'
Actor: MY salary"
Manager Gmpressively): "Don't you think
you are making great deal Of fuss about
nothing2"
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Monday night m explosion Of crude pstroissn
ms took place q the factory Of the ARTIFICIAL
lee Company in chicago. fsssr CiA.k sags-
neer. VII probably die from his injuries
Hsrry Smith, Henry Hsidsnaa and Hssrich
Dalton we're also serious,y tntursA
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1t was a bright tariff night. and she leaned
heavily on his arm as she asked:
Don't you think the stars are lovely?''
Yes" he answered, Il do; but there are
some pretty good ones in the chorus, too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
Two ChiIdreu Run Over.

John and Nellie Maggie, two small children -
DR.. Maggie of the pension Office, were run over
by q carriage at the corner Of 9Th and y streets
northwest about 2 O'Clock this afternoon and
seriously hurt They were carried 70 . neigh
boring house and then TO their home. A police
man was near by at the time. but The driver q
the carriage was going too fast 70 be caught
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

The ship Of state should never sink
(Nor should the people fear it)
While such a lot Of people thank
They're competent TO steer it.
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SHOOTING STARS.
He felt so sure Of heaven
That in order to be sharp
And In tune with all the chorus
He took lessons on the harp.
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"We have a COW that eats eggs" said the
farmer TO the city cousin.
How nice" she exclaimed when you
milk her you have eustard ready -made, don't
yoaI'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

II Is when you get into an old fashioned, de-
hberate elevator that you are reminded Of the
huea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

There is one oyster in the stew,
Though safe is its position;
II you could only taste the brew
You'd pity its condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17

The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden fight"