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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
PUSHES AND BABIES.
Their Voices Are Much Alike-Tricks Of
Wicked Cats.

"How very like cats voices are to those Of
babies" said Noodles last night at the Patypus
Club Il was at little card party one even
ing this week on street. While talking to my
hostess heard series of yowls, and speaking
jokingly. remarked that 1 enjoyed cat con-
certs very much.
" Cat concer.s| she said inquiringly.
a. Don't you hear?' asked. Just listen to
that high note ?
"'Cats, indeed. replied her ladysbip with
pardonable indignation. Those are my two
babies upstairs. They have walked up, and
suppose that the nurse has not been able to
quiet them
Imagine my embarrassment. dear boys. OF
course L offered thousand apologies. but
don believe that one of them was accepted,
and my notion is that shall never be asked to
that house again.
But really claim that it is not to be ex-
pected that any man shall be able to distin-
tlnSuish cat from baby on all occasions
AS for myself don't know which dislike
the most. 1t is true that was once a baby
myself, but have since tried to be different, /
may say with some success. However speak
ing of cats, we have one at hone when is a
surprise. He knows how 10 open the refrigerator
by turning the knob, and he commonly gets
away with the piece de resistance i'll tended for
the days dinner. A favorIte trick of his is to
SIT In vacant chair at the table and pretend to
be fast asleep. But if conversation appears to
be absorbing the attention of the assembled
company he extends sly paw and scoops in
some :oothsome nlorsel from the nearest dish
on the board conveying it at once from his
paw to his mouth. Then. if any body looks at
him. he seems to be fast asleep again, some
times holding the stolen bite between his teeth
The other day We sent to Philadelphia for
some sausages of a particularly delicate and
costly brand. They came by express and were
placed Gu the kitchen table after being taken
from the box which had contained them The
cook was absent for fifteen minutes and when
she returned it was found that Blue Plush
that is the cats nane-had taken one bite out
OF every individual sausage. Ii it were not for
my wifes prejudice in his favor would con-
vey the interesting animal to Rock creek and
anchor him in the middle Of that stream with
brick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

Inoy met Oy COonccs OOt the Encounter
Wa Unpleasant.
Boston is . remarkable place." said q WASH
ington girl to writer for TIE STAR. II went
there on visit fortnight ago and not day
passed during my stay that something very
surprising did not occur. But my worst ex-
perience was met with the afternoon before I
left
II was walking across the Common, quite
alone. Suddenly young man Of uncouth
aspect overlook and joined me without saying
word. was frightened and quickened nv
pace. but he quickened his also. OF course,
there was no policeman in sight.
FINALLY grew desperate and said: Sir, 1 OBJ
ject to your walking with me-
/, HE made no reply whatever.
"If you do not cease annoying me will
call a policeman. l added.
HE made no response. but kent on with me
as before, accommodating his pace to mine
My alarm was hardly diminished when he be-
gan to whistle and then to jabber incoherently
Immediately perceived that he was an idiot
Presently he pulled out tin trumpet from
beneath his coat and proceeded to toot upon it
loudly
'By this time we had struck into one of the
main paths, and 1 seriously contemplated
throwing myself upon the protection of the
first gentleman l met. My unwelcorle COM
panlOn continued To toot upon the horn. and at
intervals he would shout, Here we 90 march
ing on. on, on-here We go marching on! The
situation was certainly unpleasant, but it was
almost Immediately made much moro so.
1.-Two small boys, attracted by the footing Of
the born and the cries of the performer. fell
in behind us; then two more joined them. and
yetanother two. 1t reminded me Of the man
ner IL which the walrus and the carpenter in
vited the oysters for walk along the beach
You remember how it goes:
-Four other oysters followed them
And yet another four:
And thick and last they came at last,
And more, and more. and more
''That was about the way it was with N.Y.
self, the young man of uncouth aspect and
the small boys. In less time than it takes to
tell it found myself at the head of quite a
procession Of ribald youngsters. crowd of
people. thinking that the Salvation Army had
come to town. began to gather, and it was with
the utmost relief that l solicited and received
the protection of police officer at the gate of
the Common. who took the idiot with the horn
in charge, while hurried home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
A High School Entertainment.

An entertainment was given last evening by
the pupils of the Business High School at the
Franklin building. The musical portion of the
program was carried out by Misses Laura
Bangs, McNelly, Collins, jackson, Karpeles and
Proudft, Messrs. Dyer, Donaldson, Hail aud
Monroe. The Glee Club and the Sunhower
Orchestra gave selections. The farce, "A
Lawyers Office" was rendered by r. G. Dom
aldson as the lawyer, ". q. Stewart. stenog-
rapher and Misses Price and Jackson. type
writer's. A picked squad Of the High School
Cadets, under command of r. II. Young,
captain. gave an exhibition drill. 1he finale
WAS u competitive drill by fourteen cadets, and
Sergs. Harlan OF company was decided the
winner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
WILL SEND ANOTHER SHIP.
The Couemaugh Will Follow the Indiana O
q Similar Errand.

The Conemaugh VIII Follow the Indiana on
. similar Errand.
The executive committee Of the Russian Re-
lief Association held an executive session yes
terday afternoon in the Office Of Mayor Stuart
in Philadelphia and decided to send another
vessel loaded with q cargo of food to the fam
ishing Russians
A communication was received from Clement
A. Giiscom, president Of the International
Navigation Company. offering the association
the use Of the steamship Conemaugh. The
offer of Mr.. Griscom was accepted gratefully by
the committee.
The following cablegram was received by the
mayor from Mr. Blsnkenburg in St. Peters
burg:
Drexel and Biddle reached Libau tonight.
leave for famine districts Monday. Indiana
diseharging. First train, twenty-seven car
loads, left Libsu last night. Locomotive deco
rated with Russian and American flags In
tense enthusiasm Suggestions or instructions
reach me here.
The following message was sent to Messrs
Biankenourg, Drexel and Biddle, the commits
sioners in Russia:
OF Hour from the port Of Philadelphia wednes-
day. April Is, American steamship Cone
maugh.
President Hastings Of the Stirling Coal Com
pany offered to coal the Conemaugh upon the
same conditions as the Indiana. The oder was
referred TO the committee on Transportation.
The Conemaugh il commanded by Capt James
II. Spencer She 10 2. 700 tons burden
The exact cost of sending the Indiana is not
yet known, and will not be until the Indiana
returns, although the -four and grain has
been paid for. Altogether the sum Of Sl05, 900
has been raised, and IS there has been some
money left, the same methods of raising funds
viii be carried on to pay for the Conemaugh's
cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
A Harmless Filtration.


The victim Of one Of the latest tragedies Of
the general type of the Deacon affair at
Cannes-.he scene in this case being Yoko-
hama, and the participants, as usual, high in
social POSITIONS reported ms explaining q few
hours before his death that he had been guilty
of nothing more than "a harmless Irritation"
with the wife of the naval officer who shot him.
The papers have been full these last two or
three weeks of suicides. murdersand attempted
murders, all Of one general type, and all tend
ing to enforce one lesson. This lesson. re-
duced to its simplest form, Is that there Ia no
such thing rs "a harmless Irritation with
married woman. 1t would seem to be about
time that society, in all its strata realized that
fact and acted upon 1t, unless we are to have
an indefinitely prolonged series OF these loath-
some tragedies. Ii is OF the essence OF flirta-
ton, which is q sufficiently dangerous pastime
at best, that the parties to il are at liberty to
bestow their affections where they please.
They may trife with their emotions or those Of
others, and in 30 doing thev take a serious
risk, but no Irritation can, by any stretch OF
language. be described harmless" when
the parties to 1t would not be free. IL they
chose, to entertain toward each other the gem
uine feelings Of exclusive affection which &c
pleases them, In the caprice OF tho moment, 70
simulate.
1t follows that no married woman. and, for
that matter, no married man, is at liberty 10
play with edged tools after this fashion. When
ever it is done pathway 10 opened up which
leads straight toward Disgrace and misery. 10
may happen that the course Is checked be-
fore the brink Of ultimate peril h reached, or
il may be that it is pursued until open scandal
or tragedy is Athe result But IN either case
the sin upon which the moralist should put his
finger lies far back Of the public disclosures
and scandals IL lies with the beginning 81
those freedoms and familiarities which, con-
doued in some cases as q part of o Irritation"
should never be permissible among people who
have assumed the ties and obligations OF mar
riage. II il time for more plain speaking and
clear Judgment at this point IL il not enough
TO deplore these miserable tragedies which NIL
90 large . space in the public press, or TO at
tempt rightly 70 apportion blame or sympathy
In particular instances Society, and cape
ciaiiy refined, intelligent and Christian society,
should be more prompt 70 put its ban upon
all those demoralizing practices which are the
fountainhead OF these crimeG Let NJ have
done With mawkish sentimentality, and enforce
anew the old and simple doctrines Of truth and
purity and loyalty, aud the avoidance Of even
the appearance Of evil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

The Association of Ex-Confederate Veterans
met last evening. An invitation was received
by the association to attend the reception to be
given by the Ladies Auxiliary Aid Society at
the National Rifles armory on Tuesday, the
10Th instant. The association was also asked to
attend the reunion of confederate veterans at
the grand encampment to be held at New Or
leans on the 9th and 9Th OF next month DIR.
Brown of Alexandria. Va, delivered an address
and remarks were made by Senator Daniel and
Col. Ackers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
Army Omcer. and Indian Agencies.

1.-THE House of Representatives did . very
wise thing" said Gen. Nelson A. Miles to .
STAR reporter this morning. when 1t legislated
to fill all vacancies in the list OF Indian agents
by the detail Of army officers have no new
views to express on this important matter.
The conclusions reached are in line with my
experience. l have talked of the matter be-
fore, and il II enough to say that the action Of
the House was judicious and humane, and must
result in great benefit to the Indian and the
United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
CALLED THE GREATEST LITTLE MAN"
Ell Paso Does Honor to Jay Gould ON 81.
Patrick's bay.


Patrick's bay.
Jay Gould did not leave his car on Thursday
as a chilly breeze had been blowing. and though
the sky was clear and the sun bright oyercoats
and wraps we're worn with comfort.
number Of ladies called on the Misses
Gould in the afternoon and we're pleasantly en-
tertained on board the Atlanta. Mr.. Gould
and party received . serenade under the direc-
ton of the Irish-American citizens. Later in
the dav the grand st. Patricks parade, headed
by brass bands, with banners and rarshaled
by Mayor Coles, ex-senator Reagan and Orman
]. Mcclellan and other prominent citizens, re-
paired to the Texas and Pacific reservation and
surrounded the string of special coaches. Sew
erai national airs were played and three cheers
were given for the greatest little man" in
America. Mr.. Gould extended an invitation to
come aboard, but not wishing to intrude upon
Mr.. Gould in his illness, the invitation was de-
clined, and the procession of fully 1000 men
returned to the center OF the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
Courtesy "Ad Nausesm. /"

From Once Week.
A recent French writer on ''The Revolution,
the Empire and the Restoration" cites an
amusing instance Of what he calls heroic
courtesy. Percy, Lord Beverly, invited to
dine with him Q marquis, who was one Of the
most valiant soldiers Of the army Of Conde
Wishing TO honor his guestand the cause which
he served, that of the French king, the English
peer ordered his butler to bring him o bottle
OF fine wine 100 years old, "a ray of sun shut
in crystal" He opened it carefully and Of
fered glass to the marquis, saying, III you
deem 1t worthy the honor. will you drink in
this vine the health OF the king?" The marquis
the host Exquisite" replied the marquis.
Then" said Lord Beverly, Finish the glass;
only In full glass can one drink the health Of
so great and 90 unfortunate . king" Without
hesitation the marquis did ~ he was hidden.
Only when the Englishman tasted the wine did
he learn that what he had forced on his guest
was castor oil; and henceforth be held the po-
liteness Of the French toward the English in
the highest esteem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
Refused Naturalization Papers,

Pang Vim, q Cinnamon and the husband OF .
very pretty American girl, with whom he re-
gently eloped to Chicago, has been trying to
take ont naturalization papers at indianapolis,
saying that tho Law Of l8a2 was inoperAtive in
his case, he having taken ont first papers prior
TO it passage. The court decided against him
and he wiz now apply to the supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
THE LONDON TOURNAMENT.
Problems, Games. solutions and scivcrv-.
Nofe..

The London tournament ended yesterday
In the final round Lasker drew with I.ocook
and took first place by score Of wins out 81
possible II. The Berlin masters play has
been of high order throughout. but strictly
Of the modern school-''risk nothing. accuma-
late material and keep a draw in hand"
Mason, who lie an American citizen. came in
second with ~ wins to his credit Much 10 every
body's surprise Loman brAced up wonderfully
and stands third with wins. Bird and Locock
come next with Ga and then follow Lee and
fen'ou, S5s each: JAsnogrodski. 5; Van Sliei,
IA; Mortimer. So; Rumbon. 3. and Gossip. ~.
PROBLEM No. ~ cToURNEy No. IN.
tCofnrsnse,i for Tn. Fv.uny star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
IL WAS A GOOD THING
How the District Soldiers View the
Recent Consolidation.
A MINIMUM OF OBJECTIONS.
Some Men. However. Are Bound to MIscon-
strue the Ortier-The Value of the New War
Department Bureau-A Proposition to Camp
~ Sea Girt-Notea

ESERALLY. IN FACT
with but a single excep-
ton, the District Ma
tiona1 Guard looked
with decided favor upon
the consultations
which were effected by
the order printed in
The STAB on Saturday
last. Everybody seemed
to realize at once that
the changes were
brought about by neces-
sities which had been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

Russisn Workmen Killed BY Falling Wells
A brick building in st. Petersburg collapsed
yesterday. A large number Of workingmen
were employed on the building and thirteen q
than we're Killed BY falling vslla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
From Judge.

Rev. F. B. Swarb committed suicide near
Roscoe, ID. by blowing his brains out He
had been accused Of immortality.
The Euglish Miners Federation decided yes
terday that after the men resumed work on
Monday they should work only i've days .
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
GAME No. 47-Niueteenth in the Havana match.
SCOTCH GAMBIT

Na) HorwitZs move. First played hv him aE'ain.t
stanton in IS4s. DO y ktb very here ana
u preferred to the Artuay adnprrd. tc
Mr.. Scum advises B-Is3 here, fisG.h SteiuitE con
deInns at; IL saves the pawn :. least and sprsr-
give safe albeit "A craupea game l1l n would YIN
the queen. hut OiacE would lEurr than .guva-
lieut. n material tel This T. al fine lschi-
gOrIns best style. o. Tie had nothing better. 90
Stentz admits that this Is a biunier. P-Qh4 would
have given hgi;ing chanre. "a Another uiula-r.
uD pretty Termination. Indeed tl~ whole 81 this
game IL masterpiece ct tine Isaue0verug white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
f'"S ~ '1' wa ~" W ui'N~
BRoBLEM No. IOO-By b. W. LaMorHE
% " z > &. y y s
& Z 1 t 1 1
kkt5 k5 kR4 KE;3 ~ Us
White TO play and mSte a two CD moves.


(a) In the eighth and tenth games Stsinitz piavat
y and rot a very inferior position. Guns 1uru m ms
column in the London News aud Post charart-rizas
u as a udricrous collars~. 40 TIE staring point
of of the by cable 10y the Russian last
year. (cl it'll. previous. L.. T. Q3 Was murh
better. Cd This is 1schgorin al oVec. tel Pretty
bad. but black Threatened P-k5. which white uld
hay. difficulty IN answering and there help
be gotten from hts quscn- side pieres had
little time IN which 90 deyeUp 60 Meli PAY -: far
superior to QNkP once. tn. text move threatens
Y R3 Oh. II white pay II. III. which would hHvs
proved Irresistible Il actual y did a adj
ysnced stage. * Wants 10 play the queen hAek
H., but Tschgorin doesn't give him time. CD Il . M
black mates IN three.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

A lunatic named J. 81 John tried 10 Kin Dr..
George W. Grifith of Louisville, but - 80
tuss6 b. tvo dstsetivsA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

Arrangements are now being made by which
the rifle gallery will after the first of next
month. be open for general practice every
evening when there is no company assigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

NEARLY SEVEN HUNDRED RESIDENT ACTIVE MEN
BzRs-THE SIX SOCIETIES AND THE JOINT COM
MIssIoN-A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSES
FOR WHICH EACH WAS ORGANIZED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

An italian named Gatti died by the guillo-
tine at Lucerne yesterday. He had murdered
Nile Degsn, teacher. This Is Switxerland's
drst execution sinco 1858.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

During the past fortnight IT'S persons did In
Buenos Ayres from yellow fever.
Senior E Hansen, Argentine under financial
secrstary, has accepted ~ periodic q he
ministry Ct finance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
SOLUTIONS AND soLvTRs.


Behrend cei 4 y Boasrs ' oio. II e. fsinssr
= IL H1!ieit ,s 10 a Mn,-isa i Dr. iab ,"
Jetieris, sa:n Dqahara c8Sl, Z. 4. Gsoey c3e9.
p So IS Seyis OBJ. 10 points. roqna By E,sa
l. =. Kni.lt DR.. John p J. ferris stauntof RsaTer
i = d fsn' me S4s 3 Z bf,' sa Bia; ss
sam C:s9l. Il n kzd9rf t5il. o. /. Mo st.d-
Cooley c s.n a G. h Tara a'1 ~ i Lon
G3sl. give It prize IA 9 Painter Oh nr John p
Ruebsan 40. .; L. Molstad. c; J. NJ. as. A. v.
Of even pawn ss hey move is s.r,0us e:ensA = e.
VI. BoTletL or Geo, He,ntz COZ. L. H. EEdou GOD.
NOTES.
The team to represent the Manhattan Chess
Club in the approaching telegraph match with
New Orleans has been selected and is an
tremely strong one: indeed, tine Louisianians
will have great difficulty in getting together
ten players strong enough TO make a good
showing The following IL the makeup of the
Manhattan team: Llpschutz. Delmar, hodges,
the two Bairds. Maj. HaDham. Dr. simonsou,
J. ). Ryan, 5. Isaacson and de Wiser; substi-
tutes, DIR. Mint and J. A. Schmidt. The New
Orleans contingent has not yet been an
nounced, although the match takes place this
evening.
Hodges is leading in the Brooklyn tourney.
Delmar has lost both the games played by him
SO far. Pollock, who lie suffering from all
health, has won two and lost two, but has
plenty of time to better his score.
The Gotham Chess Club has defeated the
Staten Island Chess Club IN a team match by
the score of "a.
Mr.. Steinitz. in a long and interesting edi-
torisl in his column in the New York Tribune
remarks among other things that Dr. Tarrach
may be the greatest chess player tho world
ever knew and tina. he (Steinitz) considers
1schigorin inferior to the German master.
But the champion very truly observes.
match between the two is the only method OF
arriving at a certainty in the matter.
Tschigorin is in New Orleans, where he will
spend some time as the guest Of the New
Orleans Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

Lieut.. Frank Murphy. company G, fifth bat
TALON, has resigned his commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
Jay the regular cent round for their prac-

pay the regular cent round for their prac-
tice.
With the approach OF spring-now not very
Tar away-battalion commanders are beginning
to figure on outdoor drills. Most Of the COM
panies are progressing very satisfactorily in
the new regulations, and within little while
all of them will be fit to exhibit on the street.
Some of the battalion commanders propose to
use up couple of hours on May 80 with exer-
clses that are not possible in even the biggest
of drill halls.
Rifemen are looking forward 20 the meeting
in this city of several National Guard officers
representing New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Della
ware. Connecticut. Maryland. Virginia and the
District. Gen. Bird W. Spencer of New Jersey
Is at the head Of the movement, which, 1t Is ex-
pected. will result In the organization and solid
establishment of the eastern rifle association.
Rife practice for the coming week will be on
the following schedule:
Tuesday-Company ID. fourth battalion.
Friday-Companys and d. first separate
battalion.
Saturday-The general staff and the field
and staff officers and non-commissioned staff OF
regiments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19

Maj. J. NJ. Pollard. who has been very near
the dividing line between life and death. Is now
recovering slowly but satisfactorily. The major
has been missed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-19
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.

The Philosophical Society of Washington
was organized March ID, 1871, ''for the pur-
pose Of free exchange OF views Oh
scientific subjects, and the promotion of scion
tlfic inquiry among its members" There were
"A original members. The present membership
is $50, classed 1876 active or resident men,
bers and 55 absent nonresident members
The society is not incorporated. 1t has pub
lished eleven volumes OF bulletins The annual
dues SIS and there is no entrance fee. Reg
ular meetings of the society are held on alter
nate Saturdays from October to May, at 3 p.m.
in the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club.
Elections are annual
1t has a mathematical section. which meets
on Wednesdays at irregular intervals, at pm,
in the mathematical lecture room Of Column ian
University. The section was organized March
90, 1888.
Oficers Of the society were elected Deem
Der -. 1891, as follows President, G. X. Gil
bert; vice presidents, W. II. Dali, Robert
Fletcher. Il. Browne Goode and r. s. Wood
ward; treasurer, w. A. DeCaindry; secretaries,
j. s. Diller and W. c. Winlock. Membcrs-at-
large OF the general committee-Marcus Baker
Henry H. Bates. F. II. Bigelow, +. W. Clarke
G. W. Hill, II. NJ. Paul. c. v. Riley. o. H. Tit
mann and Lester +. Ward. Past presidents of
the society and ex-offcio members OF the gen.
eral committee-Simon Newcomb. 1880; W.
u. Taylor. 1882; J. W. Powell 1888: j. C. Well
ing. 1884; Asaph Hall, 1855; J. s. Billings 1886;
VIM. darkness, 1887: Garrick Maiiery, 1888;
]. X. Eastman, 1889; C. E. Dutton, 1880, and 4.
G. Mendenhall, 1891.