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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
WAS 1T PASSED BY BRIBERY?
The Bill to Legalize the Coal Combine G
the Heading in New Jersey.

The Bill to Legalize the Coal Combine of
the Reading in New Jersey.
A special from Philadelphia to the New York
Herald says there was bribery ard enormous
bribery at that to secure the passage of the bill
by the New Jersey legislature lesalizing the
gigantic coal combination of the Reading rail-
road with the New York Central, Iehigh Valley
and Lackawanna.
Proof of it is furnished on the word of State
Senator Maurice Alexander Rogers of Camden
county, and his word will be accepted I'M
questionably from one end of the state to the
other. The senator declares that on the morn
ing OF the final passage of the bill, when an
eleventh vote was needed to make majority of
the senate, he was approached by people whom
he knows well and who. in behalf of a syndi-
cate of bribers, offered him $40, 900 to vote for
the bill. He indignantly repealed the man,
who, by the way. happens 10 be close acGuaint-
ance. Afterward the man came 70 him and
said that he had reported to his superiors that
Senator Rogers could not be reached. They
told him to try again and named an enormous
sum. He said there was no use to try any
more. SO they resumed their efforts on the other
members who had not pledged themselves to
support the bill.
Senator Rogers refused to name the amount
OF the second offer, but said that it was large
that II put at per cent interest he need not
have worked any more. He refused to name
the person who approached him. saying it
would cause greater pain to his feelings if he
told it than any public praise could assuage.
Senator Rogers says he was stunned as he sat
in the senate that morning and saw the bill
pass. He had suspected bribery before, but
then he knew it, lie also said that as soon as
he had an opportunity he told friends, and i'm
mediately On his return home told the men,
bcrs of his family.
Senator Rogers statement will create sen
sation. Though there have been many runners
that an enormous amount of Doodle was used
to pass the bill they could not be traced TO any
definite source. The matter is now likely to
be investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

A question was recently presented to the
Treasury Department to whether rolling
chairs or perambulators, such as were used at
the Paris exposition, would be accorded free
entry upon importation to the United
States for exhibition and operation
at the Columbian exposition Act
ing Secretary Nettleton has decided
that if these chairs are to be used at the expo
sition a source Of profit that is, if they are
to be hired out is usual at exhibitions. ETC.,
for the use Of invalids crippies, ETC.. they
would be property subject to duty as articles
not imported solely for exhibition at the expo
sitiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
ALEXANDER BROWN DEAD.
One of the Sons of the Founder of Balti.
Inore's Big Banking Firm.

one OF the Sons OF the Founder of Ba1ti-
nore's Big Banking Firm.
Special Telegram to the Philadelphia Times.
BALTIMORE, March co.
Alexander Brown, one of the sons OF the
founder of the big banking firm of Alexander
Brown 4 Sons. died at his home here this morn
ing Mr.. Browns marriage and subsequent
divorce year ago furnished this city with one
of the biggest social sensations that ever
shocked society in the monumental city. The
Brown family is a very wealthy one and one of
the most prominent socially. While yet a
youth Alexander fell in love with the daughter
of Lis father s lodgekeeper, and would probably
have married her but for the interference of
the family The lodgekeeper was sent away
and that was the last he saw of her until many
years after, when he recognized her in Laura
Hobson, the rich proprietress of the SWEETEST
house of ill-fame in the city.
Laura Hobson, who had been married to a
respectable carpenter, but was cast OFF. was
then a handsome, stylish-looking woman of
thirty-fve. Her stylish turnout, with it's dash
ing horses. clanking trappings and liveriei
lackeys. was one of the most conspicuous on the
street s and she was generally recognized as the
queen CT the demi monde. She soon acquired
again her old fascination over the new matured
banker and induced him to so to Washington
with her, where they got married. The only
witness to the ceremony was the woman's son.
Clearance HObson. who subsequently became
well Encwa in local police annals and died ia
disgrace. Upon his return from Washington
Mr. Brown took his bride to his magnificent
country seat, "Brooklandwood," which is sur
rounded on all sides by the residences of Bal
timore's most aristocratic and wealthy people
They became very indignant at the new addi-
ton 10 the colony, and became more so at the
revelries which soon took place within the
walls. In consequence of his disgrace he re-
tired from the banking firm. About three
years ago cross suits for divorce were filed by
Brown and his wife, some sensational charges
being made on both sides. After several
attempts tc patch up a truce a divorce was
granted to him, leaving her her dover rights
aud 81, 900 year for alimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

The final game of the national pool tourna-
ment at Syracuse TO decide third money, be-
tween John Werner of Chicago and William
Clearwater of Rayenna, Ohio, was won by Wer-
ner Saturday night by score OF $50 to li6
Champion of the world, Alfredo DOro of
Havana, Cuba, gets first money, 800; Albert q.
Powers of Chicago, second money, ESQ; John
Werner of Chicago. third money. SlUO. and
Clearwater. $50 Sherman of Washington.
Stewart of Pennsylvania and Charles Manning
of New York are tied for fifth place. but get no
part of the prize money. George kuntsch of
Syracuse, the manager of the tournament
finished In eighth place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
An "Infast,' rwen.y-Nine Ye.rs Old.

There died Saturday night at Wharton, Ohio,
one Of the most remarkable Of creatures, an
'infant" aged twenty-nine years The child,
or young man, was the son Of Austin Borden.
and during all these years Of his life was moth.
ing more than mere baby. He developed in
no respect and died in his cradle. He could
neither talk, walk nor recognize any one. and
was - helpless ct his death - the day he was
born. Doctors were completely bafAed and
could do nothing, and for twenty nine years his
death has been patiently waited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
Senator Hill's Return,

Senator David b. Hill has returned from his
southern excursion. He arrived here yester-
day morning, accompanied by Assistant Adju-
tant General John s. McEuen and District At
torney j. W. Ridgeway of New York. The
Senator expressed himself as very much de-
lighted with the trip and with the southern
people. He has been invited to address the
students OF the University OF Virginia on Jeffer-
sous birthday. and may 60. tour through
the southwest has also been suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

Gen. KeltOn to Go to the Soldiers Home.
Adjutant Gen. John c. Kelton has requested
that he be assigned to duty as governor of
the Soldiers Home in this city. which posi-
ton will be vacated on April by thu resig ma
ton of the present governor. Brig. Gen. Orlando
b. Wilcox. retired. This is believed to indicate
Gen. kelton's retirement at that time rather
than on June "a. when he would be retired by
the operation Of law. 1t is regarded as highly
probable that the board Of commissioners in
charge OF the Soldiers Home will recommend
Gen. Kelton's appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

The prospective appointment Of Mr. Her
bert Vaughn to be the successor of Manning ma
archbishop Of Westminster, and presumably
also a cardinal, Is considered q victory for the
English Catholics, a. distinct from the anglo
Irish, who favored Bishop Hedley of Newport.
While half dozen men were preparing to
load a two-story frame house on \ scow to tow
it over the Chicago river it toppled over and
In its fall killed Nicholas Brost. Navigation l.
closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
IN AND OUTDOOR SPORTS.


Jacob Schaefer champion billiardst Of the
world. WAS defeated in Chicago Saturday night
by Harry c. Ives The contest was for the
worlds championship, carrying with it the
handsome Brunswick Bake Coilende- Com
pany's silver trophy $1,000 side and the gate
receipts. TIE game Was for 500 points. four
teen-inch balk line. Ives best run was vs.
average 10 15-i9. Schaofer's total was i99,
best run As average 10 1913. Ives. before he
can hold the title of worlds champion, will
have to again win it from George L. Slosson.
the latter having already issued his challenge
ana posted his forfeit for game to be play ed
within sixty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

Capt. Anderson, shipmasters Of that city.
died AT the Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Sat-
urday. He commanded the bark Silicon, which
10 engaged in the Greenland kryolite trade, and
was one OF the most daring men trading in the
rctic regions.
Two Internal machines were found in Paris
yester1ay. One machine. with = burning fuse
attached, was found in letter box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

The results of the last score at the Mag.

The results of the last score at the Magnolia
Springs tennis tournament follow:
Doubies-Final Round-F. q. Beach and r. V. Beach
6-S. Clio
Handicap Sinrle-ThiId Eound-A E. wrigh: beat
II. V. Jones. go. -.
Final Eount-A. Z. Wright beat T. II. Cook. SO.
Handicap Consolstion-F. A. Keliow lowe IL, beat
r. P. kstAbun IRE .eived l5). 81. 81, L. V. Beach
lowe halt I'D beat DR. Kinney (received half .}0) 80
81; F. q. Beach best \ T. Jsnlson by default, and
W. Z. Marrow beat p. Ely ly default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
College Mines To Play Here.
The following college mines will play here this

March 30, Cornell University ar.. c. A. c.
April ,, University Of Vernon; AIT. Georgetown.
April 4. University OF Vermont AIT. e. A. &.
April ;, University 81 Vermont AIT NVtionsls.
Aprii 81. Dartmouth art. Georgetown.
April b. Johns Hopkins agt. g. A. G.
April IA. Lafayette as-t. Georgetown.
April 10, Lafayette ait. &. A. 4.
April is. Princeton art. q. A. q.
April Is, Princeton as-t Georgetown.
A!irii :,3. GEORGETOWN University act. c. A q
April I'd. Kendall Green ast. &. A. G.
April 30. st. Johns Annapolis agf. c. A. @,
May II, Georgetown AIT. {. A. -.
May "A. Dickinson agrt Q. A. C.
May -, University OF Virginia agt. c. A. C.
game between Dartmouth and the Nationals was
tor April H. bus the opening of tine season
Oh that day will prevent that game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
VIII Go to Jail Next Time.

Charles Anderson's house, in what is known
as the White Chapel district. was raided Satur-
day night by Policeman Bell and thirteen per-
sons were found there. When the case was
tried in the Police Court this morning Judge
Miller informed the old man that he was re-
sponsible for the conduct of persons in his
own house and fined him $25 for keeping a
disorderly house. end told him that the next
time he appeared he would have to 20 to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
New York Wins the Chess Match.

The chess match between the Manhattan
Chess Club and the New Orleans Chess. Checker
and Whist Club on ten boards by telegraph was
decided in. favor of the New York club by g. !,
to 3ls points. The match commenced at
pm. on Saturday, the Western Union having
connected the two clubs by special wire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
The Fencihles, Fair

Tonight the guests Of the Fencibles will be
the National Rifles and Old Guard, the Rifles
appearing for the first time in their new uni
forms. Violets will be the only flower used by
the flower booth tonight. Tomorrow night
will be ladies' night and the guests will be the
Marion Rifles and Knights of Pythias. The
voting is progressing quietly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

Frederick, Md, special says: Dicks have
been more plentiful on the Monocacy and Poto-
mac rivers than was ever known before and
gunners have enjoyed fine sport Several fine
specimens of the mallard variety have been
shot and number OF wild geese have been
seen. but none of the latter have been cap
tured-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
HONORED by THE CzAR.
a Present Bestowed Upon Capt Sargent q
the bhip Indiana.

LrBAu. March 21.-M sipyaguine, governoe
Of Cortland, has autographed to Mr.. J. II.
Crawford, American consul general at ~
Petersburg, who is now here. requesting him
TO kindly inform Capt Sargent Of
the American steamer Indiana, which
brought 70 Libau from Philadelphia a cargo of
-four and provisions for the Russian famine
sufferers, that his majesty, the emperor, has
been pleased to bestow a present upon him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
CANNOT GET THEIR MONEY,
Closing Of u Savings and Loan Associates
at gainesville, Ohio.

PAISEsvrLLE, oHIo. March 2l.-The PAinss-
VILE Savings and Loan Association Bank closed
its doors this morning. The depositors are
generally working people, who are crowding
around the building and threatening violence
TO the officials Col u. X. Page. well known in
railway circles and one OF the most prominent
capitalists in northern Ohio, is at the head VI
the concern. No figures are obtainable at this
time, and the cause Of the failure cannot be
learned. A notice on the door of the bank con-
yeys the information that a settlement will W
made with the depositors soon as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
Preparing for May Day In Brusssla-

BRUssELs, March 2i.-The government IL o.
ready making military preparations for LAY
day. 1t is said that information has been -
ceived from the Paris police that the anarchisee
design an important demonstration on thas
day in Brussels The Belgian officials every
where have been ordered 20 exercise the utmost
vigilance. In Liege the police force has bscn
increased and the garrison IL 10 BIZ reinforced
The severe sentences recently imposed upon
certain Liege anarchists have only stanulasso
other anarchists 20 greater activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
Maryland Colored Republicans.

The Maryland State Industrial Alliance Of
Colored Men was organized At Annapolis on
Saturday. Their platform complains that they
have not received the recognition they deserve
from the republican party and calls for four
colorsd men 70 b ssat 10 the Minneapolis coa-
v6ntion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.

In deciding whether or not it il spring,
much depends on whether you are going by
the calendar or the thermometer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

1t is to the man who plays poker that thu
wife comedies the rank Of "better half"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21


1t is to the man who plays poker that the
wife comedies the rank Of ''better half"
Scan you saw wood?' asked the house
holder
"Yes. SIR answered the tramp.
SWELL suppose you prove it."
Certainly. Have you got half dollar in
yer clothes to pay the expenses Of gittin' testi-
mony and takin' affidavits?"
Remember, when expenses mount
And styles more striking grow,
You cannot run bank account
With the checks your trousers show.
did you paint the town red last week, Mr.
O'Conner?''
"sure, we did not We painted it green
"That's the most contrary servant I ever
had" said Mrs. Blykens.
'she must be-" rejoined Blykens. "Even
her biscuit disagrees with me-"
IT'S one Of life's perplexities
Conspicuous mongst many
That he who buys umbrellas is
The one who hasn't any.
Among the amusing things of life is to be-
hold the man who chews tobacco in a spectac-
ular manner abusing the cigarette smoker, and
vice-versa.
'Least said soonest mended," does not apply
to a broken silence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

did you paint the town red last week, Mr.
O'Conner?''
''Sure, we did not We painted it green
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

Remember, when expenses mount
And styles more striking grow,
You cannot run bank account
With the checks your trousers show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
LOTS IN NORTHWEST LEXINGTON.

Invest in this section before the ground high
for you Northwest lexington is surrounded by in
vestme uts amounting to more than four million dol
lars and is within the aate the cityef Warrington
Money invested in these lots present prces-S30O
to u GOODWILL double itself in Q short time. For
particulars and iull information call on
DANIEL 4 ARMAT.
jAS5-3a 1313 - ~.
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ICOR sALE-OFEks WANTED! MUST BE SOLD
Deal with owners and save CONN

Lot - by lbs fl. on East Capitol ST.
Two three-stOry bricks. 1t. bet. l9th and Goth.
Lot - by 10 II on = 81 y. r.
For Lease l2-rCOil house. with store. Pa ave bet.
18th and 18th SITS n spIen I'd business stand.
Apply. TO 4. Room 3D. GuntOn building. Az La
ave n mhlg
I'OK SALE-ELM ST. NEAR 3E, lie DkOiT, .
II rom cottage cellar snd bath lot Skies; a bar
gain II taLen AZ once. $500
MERRILL WHITE,
mh1a:S :E0E 81. n. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

Ducks on the Upper Potomac.

Senator Stanford has refused an offer of
Sll0, 900 for the stallion Advertiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21
ELLIS ISLAND.

'Ieast said soonest mended," does not apply
to broken silence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

IT'S one Of life's perplexities
Conspicuous 'mongst many
That he who buys umbrellas is
The one who hasn't any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

tE'os SAi-E-AT BsRGiIN ~ TAKEN AT ONCE
two new brick HOUSES oa 9Th nesr m 81 ne rent
X ~ : ~ each lots about I3xGO to alley. wM II
'S ap". OIL 81 n " mh2I-a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

II On 18th 81. The Portland valuable piece of
Property. suitable Tor conversion into fats will be
sold 1t a reasonable figure.
THOS. J. FISHER CO..
Tlh21-S l.s,4 81. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

EOR SALON Z NEAR 18TH ST. NE; AT A
l. SACRIFICE 80 CLNIS PER SO. 1T; LOTS
OPPOSITE SOLD Al 40 CENTS WITHIN PRES
ENT MONTH ALLEN c. CLARK
mh1a3t ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-21

LNOh SALE-OPPORTUNITY FOR SYNDICATE
Il OR lNNESrMENr COMPANl-COhNkh PROP
EHII Sop1hEASI AT 80 CESIs PER SO Fl.
CENTS PER SO FL. BELOW THE PRICE HID
fOR NElGHBORING LOTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-28
ABOUT THE WEATHER.
The Cold Wave Will Arrive in New
 England TO-MOrrow.

The Cold Wave Will Arrive in New
 England To-Morrow.
 The month now drawing to close will go on record as the hottest July since 1876. Indeed the whole summer has been unusually hot, up to date there having been eleven days when the mer- cury reached the nineties. Sergeant Cox says the cold wave which is travel ing eastward will reach New England tomorrow night or Saturday.
 It is the humidity rather than the heat that causes most of the discomforts of summer living in Connecticut. It is a well known fact that climates whose atmosphere is relatively dry, have large ranges in temperature, and vice versa. In some of the western states. among whom may be mentioned Colorado and the territories of Utah and Arizona, all rated for their dry air, it is not an un- usual occurrence for frost to form dur ing night following warm day. On the other hand when humidity or vapor of water is present in large measure it acts as a regulator in preventing rapid cooling during the night when radiation is taking place, and during the day when the heat of the sun is being absorbed by the air it permits it to retain more as it increases the airs capacity for heat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-28
COLONEL TUBES OPINION.
Says the Punishment of Private Iams
 Was Brutal,

Says the Punishment of Private Iams
 Was Brutal.
 ''I don't mind the shaving of mans head" said Colonel William H. Tubbs, assistant adjutant general, yesterday afternoon in speaking of the punish ment of Private Iams at Homestead, "but stringing q man up by the thumbs is piece of brutality that ought never be resorted to. There are other, better ways of punishing a man that would answer the purpose better than by vio- lating all ideas of humanity and de- cency. Thumb-hanging was a form of punishment used quite extensively in the early part of the war, but my best recollection is that it was abolished by war department orders."
 Colonel Tubbs then quoted from army regulations and those of the Connecticut National Guard to show that the dis cretion of an officer is practically un- limited; it is a question of judgment and of moral obligation. The Connecticut regulations, paragraph 1T9, under the head of Discipline" says: "The limits of authority are not confined by written laws. Whatever is necessary for the maintenance of military discipline falls within the scope of military authority. , "But there are," said Colonel Tubbs "punishments which to my mind would answer the purpose much better and better accomplish the desired end"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-28
SENT TO THE COUNTY HOME.

Three Neglected Children Provided For
 By the Humane Society.
 Attorney Pierce, as agent for the Hu- mane society, appeared before Judge Cowell in the district court this morning and asked to have Willie, aged 12, Nell lie, 6, and George, years of age, chll- dren of Mir and Mrs John Betts, com mitted to the county home for children at New Haven. For the past three years the town of Waterbury has con- tributed for the support of the Betts fam fly in Bridgeport. Two weeks ago the family, consisting of the father, mother and six children, arrived Tn Waterbury. The mother, who is slowly dying from consumption, and the children, were re- moved to the almshouse. Two of the children have been provided with homes; the youngest a babe of nine months, is with the mother. MT Belts told of his troubles and his inability to secure work and asked to have the children cared for. Judge Cowell com- mItted them to the county home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-28
PURELY PERSONAL.

William Seeley of Philadelphia IS visiting the family of Patrick Dillon on North Orange street.
 Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick left this morning for a months vacation in the Catskills.
 Roger A. Martins family and T. B. Tennien have gone to Providence and Narragansett Bay for months vaca- tion.
 Thomas J. Morgan and family, 1,026 South Main street, have gone to Lee, Mass, for a weeks visit.
 Sulie Murphy of New Britain is visit ing with friends in this city. E. w. Hale has returned from few days visit to Poughkeepsie. Miss Katie Lynch of Scovin street is spending her vacation inWest Goshen.
 Maurice Walsh of Fuller street has re- turned from his trip to Ireland greatly improved in health.
 Town Clerk James J. Madden re turned to-day from a visit to his brother, Bryan Madden, of Albany. Joseph w. Kindregan and wife, 7$ Abbott avenue, have gone to Diamond lakes, N. H., for the remainder of the summer,