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Evening journal., 1893-04-03

IF our New-Century Club girl who
does the artistic word impressionism for
the Every Evening thinks she is the only
illunlnator of the day she is mistaken
Here Is another hifalutin phraseologi-
cal phenomenon. The firm Of Clapp g.
Co.. bankers and brokers of New York.
send out weekly reports entitled
Worlds Crop Letter" That report
always begins with what may be called q
striking sentence Sometimes it is a
poem. sometimes an aphorism and
sometimes an oracular form of words by
which the editor intends to be impress
slve and succeeds in being senseless.
This weeks report begins;
The womb of the earth is the
grauary of the race. 4 he biology of
the food plant as much a mystery as the
origin of human life Two thirds Of the
worlds available product is the an
nually renewed gift of God. The
country boasting land that is arabic,
climate that Is temperate and men of
faith and hopeful energy is thrice
blessed
After reading those spectacular sen.
tences we cannot determine whether to
assent "Amen" with pious, deep toned
grunt, to shout GLORY, hallelujah" in
an eostatic treble or to sing Hall
Columbia with confident Chicago
hope Of charging three prices and put
ting the visitor on the top floor at four
dollars day without table board. We
feel like doing one or the other, and in
our haste, confusion and inexperience
we are liable 10 do all three at once If
there is anything that we fall down and
worship IL is fine writing We do not
profess TO understand rs that is not
necessary The girl who whites It does
not understand Il That is not neces-
sary either; like the impressionist
painter, she slings in the words for
effect, not because they mean anything
or represent anything. IL is sort Of
womb Of phraseology which is the
granary Of the newspapers.
Evening journal., 1893-04-03

AN April fool is no worse than any
other fool, but he is funnier.
Evening journal., 1893-04-03

THE project of Increasing the facilities
of passenger traffic between Gordon
Heights or some other point on the Del
aware river and Wilmington is com
mendable one in itself and it will lead TO
industrial results which the Imagination
can easily picture as magnih
cent That point may become the
centre of an immenie ship.build.
ing industry; It may become
depot for freight, railway and ocean,
which will rival Liverpool and Hull. II
needs start only. There are meagre
facilities for such depot anywhere else
on he Delaware river. The possibilities
are infinite there But while all Of that
is true and while those possibilities
are not to be neglected any more
than the desire of the people Of
New Castle to come here quickly,
cheaply and often is TO be ignored,
neither should we do any injustice to the
Wilmington City railway. That com
pany is doing well by Wilmington. 1t is
giving us a better service than any city,
large or small, on the Atlantic coast has.
We have been informed that the VIII
mington City railway traverses this city
with such a network Of railways that
there is not block in the city contain
ing ten houses which is not within four
blocks of railway line. The
transfer tickets enable a passenger
to reach any part Of the city for FIVE
cent fare. The service and the time are
excellent In consideration Of this
great advantage acquired but lately, at
great expense. we cannot afford to do
any injustice to the company which is
providing for our comfort and con
venlence. The company desires not only
consideration but the profits accruing
from their risk and expenditure
Evening journal., 1893-04-03

Ex SECRETARY FOSTER assumes an
ill fttiug dignity and tells the reporters
in Europe that the discoveries made by
Secretaries Gresham and Carlisle that he
has expended one half Of the appropria-
tion for the Behring sea arbitration in
doubling and quadrupling the salaries Of
fifteen employees Of the government
granting himself an extra fee is a news.
paper story Since it affects Mr.
Fosters personal integrity and the
honesty Of Mr. Harrisons private secre
taiy we do not agree with Mr. Foster
that he is compelled by any United
States law to diplomatic mum
ness It may be diplomacy not
to say anything when there
is nothing to say, but no statute was
ever enacted. and custom does not de
mano that an honorable man shall re-
main dumb under charges affecting hi,
personal integrity. Mr. Foster is per
haps stronger as legal quibbler than as
a self respecting man. II the position b,
occupies prevents him from speaking
boldly in his own defense, he might re
sign A man may sometimes sacri6c,
his life for his country never his honor
Evening journal., 1893-04-03
Silk Dress Crepes.

Silk Dress Crepes.
One hundred and twenty
pieces too manv. Pathetic to
write that. They're exquisite.
The stock director is mex
orable. If he falls upon any
goods they find quick egress.
These Crepes, so beautiful
about the crystal Art Silk
cases are down half and third
Their cheapness charms.
Weave and color have an
elegance that eludes the thrall.
dom of words. Your profits
are concealed in our losses.
Colors white, cardinal and delicat,
evening shades.
75c fromSl 81 from 81 so
81 25 from 81 % 81 30 from 81 so
81 80 from S3 90 Sl.75 from So "a. 50 sc
So from 81 90 50 90 from 81 90
SO 20 from 5000 So 80 from $500
Evening journal., 1893-04-03

CIothing-Men's and Boys
Amid all the rattle and clat-
ter of Clothes talk please re-
member the Clothing condi-
tions existing here.
The Mems Clothing bust
ness is led by our Sping
Oversacks, dedicated to men
of taste. They accept the
dedication and take the Coats
$40 to $50.
Custom Tailoring has two
requisites-choicest stuffs at
moderate prices; proper talent
to produce the clothes. Men
to give orders supply the third
factor.
Small Boys Refers and
Top Coats, Sailor Suits,and all
that are waiting for the Boys.
Market street
Evening journal., 1893-04-03

Pahst Milwaukee beer on tap at Robelen's
los West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1893-04-03
w mems Gloves.

w, mems Gloves.
The Glove jury reported on
Saturday by actions-three
deep before the long counters
much of the time.
Unequalled bargains.
8-button Mousquetaire, 75c.
4 button Kid, self-embroid-
cred, ST..
4-button Kid, pique sewed,
$I.5o.
8-button length Mousque-
taire Suedes, $3.50.
Same, best quality, So.
The whole Glove store is in
step with that movement.
Broad knowledge, free gather
ing, quick selling.
ltisn't a stock TO find musty,
dusty places in.
Chestnut street side west of Main Aisle
Evening journal., 1893-04-03
wAxAmAKER,s.
wANAarAKER's.
MANAnrAKER,s.
Philadelphia, Monday, April 3, ISo
The weather to-day likely 0 be and warmer
The Opened Spring al Wanamaker's.
The life-year begun.


with peerless stocks throughout the
Frel exhibition
ions lremain for few days slonger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25

SEMI ANIMAL STATEMENT
HOME LIFE INSURANCE e ' COMPANY. NEW YORK
On the LIST day Of July. 1893.
ASSETS
Cash on hand in banks and Trust Co.. Sl4o6s al
Real estate unincumbei d. ........... t61 7TY %
Bonds and stocks OWNED by tho CON-
Loans on h,nas aud uartgages cf ''''''''
real estate. worth double the amount
for which the samesi IL mortglgd
and free from any prior incumbrance. 1855 $50 20
Debts otherwise secured. ............ 61S0l3 ~
DeDts Tor premiums. INSTRUMENTATION. 901 079 81
All other securities. ................. 199 7S4 So
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted and not due. S4,5oO 90
All other claims against the company 10000 90
Amount necessary to rensure cut
standing risks, combined experience,
Total liabilities. Observation-Disclosures 50 100 800 90
SURPLUS. ................. 81 40 AIS Al
George II. Ripley. president.
George E. lde vice president,
Ellis W. Gladwin. secretary,
VIM. A. Marshall. actuary
Roulette 4 Douglas General Agents Nc(,Ill build
ing, Washington u. c. se23-3t
SIS PAYS FOR A HOME LOT AT MAYS LAND
Ing, the ane suburb OF Atlantic City; 5 squares
from X r.: communication fare to Philadelphia
20 cents; station on ground: hne driving fishing
summing bathing, sailing city and country com.
bined; 100 houses built last year and not one
empty; safe and sure Investment $50 invested
Will bring $500 in six months; 4 factories built
this year: lots are 30 feet above ocean; 10 per
sent on for ash; 2 lots for SIS: title insured
s s,,a Tor oirSnlar NAYS LANDING IMPROVE
Washington ofi"e. 625 ST. W., Room 2
sez-26t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
w. c. r. U. CONVENTION.
The Nineteenth Annual Assembling of
the District Branch Of the Order.

The Nineteenth Annual Assembling of
the District Branch Of the Order.
Tomorrow morning at. $50 the nineteenth
annual convention Of the District branch of
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be convened. the session to continue
two days. at the First Congregational
Church. 10th and G streets northwest. The
convention will be composed OF about sew
enty-hve delegates. representing the thirteen
associate organizations. which have a men,
bership Of about $50 in the parent branch
Of the organization and 200 of the Young
Women's Union.
The convention will be called upon to
transact much important business and the
public ts cordially invited to be present.
The Program.
The program Of the two days has been
arranged as follows:
Tuesday mormng-9:3O Convention called
to order by president. Mrs. 8. d. La Fetra
devotional exercises. Mrs. Anna c. Mellow
ell; roll call Of officers and superintendent;
Emma F. Shelton; appointment Of COM
mittees.
II 90. Report Of corresponding secretary,
Miss L. 8. Weightman: report Of Sabbath
observance. Mrs. NJ. E. Catlin; report OF
work among foreigners. Mrs. Hannah Cros-
by; report of legislation and petition, Mrs
NJ. A. Weaver.
n:30. Greetings from city pastors, Rev.
Teunis s. Hamlin. D. D.: Rev. Hugh John
ston. d. D.; Rev. r. H. McKim. D. D.; Rev
F. d. Power. Rev. E. s. Todd. d. D.: Rev.
Samuel H. Greene D. D.
1890. Noon-tide prayer. Rev. E. d. Bailey
Central Union Mission. Adjournment
Afternoon session. 30. Convention called
to order; devotional-prayer; minutes OF
morning session; our promoted white RIB
boners, Mrs. Geo. L. Clark. Mrs. Blackford
| and others.
2:SO Presidents annual address, Mrs. 8. D.
La Fetra; report of treasurer. Mrs. Grace
c. Morris; report Of auditor, Miss Lizzie c.
kessler; report of purity In literature and
art. Mrs. E. A. Chambers; report Of scien-
tiic temperance instruction. Mrs. W. W.
wright; report Of temperance literature
Mrs. Maggie B. Plat: report of unfermented
wine. Mrs. Emma Falconer; report OF
young woman's work. Miss Cora B. Thomas
Wednesday morning-9:30. Convention call
ed to order; devotional exercises. Mrs. NJ E.
Griffith; minutes of afternoon session; re-
port OF credentials committee.
1000. Election OF officers: election Of dele
gates to national convention.
u 80. Noon-tide prayer. Adjournment.
Afternoon session-1:30 Convention called
to order.
Las. Devotional-prayer: minutes Of morn
ing session; report Of committee on resolu-
| tons; report Of department of Juvenile
work. Mrs. Alfred Wood; report Of depart
ment of evangelistic work, Mrs. ]. H. Rob-
inson; report Of department of prison and
Jail. Mrs H. H. Hendrickson; report of
department Of flower mission. Mrs. Sallie
Denham; report of department of hope and
help. Mrs E. X. Knowles; report of depart
ment of narcotics. Mrs. Scheli report Of de-
partment Of press. Mrs 8. d. La Fetra.
500 Symposium: Principles and Meth
DDS" Five minutes volunteer speeches from
white ribbon delegates.
400 Minutes Of afternoon session.
Adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
HIS GRAY HAIRS
Would Indicate q Better Course OF
Conduct.

Would Indicate q Better Course OF
Conduct.
An arrest was made at the Geological
Park yesterday by Mr.. Blackburn, the
keeper. which caused a surprise to the
many persons who were In the building
ut the time. The prisoner. an aged man.
with gray hair and beard. was behind the
crowd near the monkeys cage and his ar
rest was the result of his alleged indecent
conduct Henry Stewart was the name he
gave. He was identified by Special Officer
Kraemer. who remembered having seen him
under similar conditions at the museum
about three years ago. When the prisoner
reached the Police Court this morning
Judge KimbaIl recognized him as the man
whom he fined $50 on a similar charge some
months ago and the man said he had for
fefted collateral on one occasion.
Mr.. Blackburn stated his complaint and
the court heard the denial of the prisoner.
Ofncer Kraemer told of his former expert
ence with Stewart and the court imposed
q fine of 800 or ninety days on the farm
He said he would pay the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25

Mr.. L. Cabell Williamson. Most Worship
full Grand Master Of Masons Of the District
of Columbia, has granted a dispensation to
his brother fellow crafts in Brookland and
vicinity to organize a Masonic lodge Before
doing this. however. the grand master WIS.,
tied Brookland and satisfied himself fully as
to the needs of the brethren Of this COM
munity. He expressed himself much pleased
with the proposed lodge room In the new
town hall and was pleasantly surprised at
the rapid growth of this part of the new
Washington"
King David's Lodge. No. %, was the des-
ignation chosen for the new organization.
and under the authority of the grand
master the members of the ancient brother
hood organized on Saturday evening last by
electing the following officers: Thomas G.
Carmick. worshipfui master: George F.
Erdman. senior warden: William H. Stalee.
junior warden; C. H. Etc. secretary: John
H. Lord. ST., treasurer: j. L. Sherwood,
senior deacon: P. II. Johnston. senior stew
ard: DR.. H. J. Penrod. tiler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
A wa.hinxton Man. Suicide,

Saturday morning the body Ut awell-dressed
man was found In Jones' creek, Baltimore,
and in an inside pocket Of the coat was
found an envelope addressed to "E. W.
Herring. 1i14 E street northwest, Wash
ington. d. c." The police here were asked
for Information about the man and they
learned from Caspar ROM, a shoemaker
living at the number stated, that Hierling
had occupied a room there. The shoe
maker told the police that the man had
been Respondent for some time and several
weeks ago he left for Philadelphia, where he
was to be treated in a hospital He had
been sick for a long time and 1t was
thought he could not recover 1t is said
that what the physicians in Philadelphia
told him caused him to commit suicide
Emil Hierling was the name by which the
man was known here. He kept a cigar
store at 1872 Pennsylvania avenue, where
Chinese laundry Is now kept. Deceaseds
brother, who lives on Capitol HILL went TO
Baltimore to take charge Of his brothers
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
Soldiers. Home Entertainment.

The army. navy and marine corps depart
ment, non.partisan. w. Z. L. u. OF the
District. are indebted to the young people
Of Mr.. Miller's class of Wesley Chapel for
the very enjoyable program rendered under
their auspices Friday night at Soldiers
Home, and listened to by large and ap-
preciative audience. The program consist
ed Of a piano solo by Miss Bailey, senti-
mental song by Mr.. Harry Hodes. comic
songs by MIR. Ross Wise. club swinging by
Miss Hurst. reading by Miss Bowling. reel
to tons by Messrs. Allie Hodes and Alfred
Falconer and Miss Marie Bailey concluding
with a quartet rendered by Messrs. Wood
ward. Wise. Hodes and Falconer accompa-
MED by Miss May Chadel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
The Feast of Tabernacles.

The Hebrew new year began during the
present month, which Is known As '"ri5hri -
Two weeks ago its observance commenced
and last Wednesday the Day of Atone
ment occurred This week the last of these
observances will take place. entitled the
Feast of the TabsrnacIes. The feast COM
menced last evening and was celebrated BY
suitable ceremonies today In the yarious
Hebrew places of worship. The orthodox
Hebrew. being compelled to take I'D his
abode IN temporary booth. ostensibly as
reminder of the exit of his ancestors
from the land Of bondage. is. in reality.
forcibly reminded of the temporary charac-
ter Of his abode on earth. and the perish
able nature of his own being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ANUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-Arthur
Lloyd IN "Our Party
New National Theater.-Primrose and
Vests Minstrels.
Academy Of Music.-Peter T. Daley In
"A Country Sport
Harris Bijou Theater-'Master and Man"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater. Tom O'Rourke's
Vaudeville and Speciality Company.
Corner New York avenue and y. Capitol
streec-Pawnee Bits Historic Wild West
Show. Two performances daily, and .
p m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25

A party Of visitors, consisting of forty
members Of the Society Of Civil Engineers
Of France. are in the city today, visiting the
various points of interest on their way
home from a tour Of a portion Of the United
States. They came to America upon the
invitation OF the Society Of American En-
gineers. They have been to Niagara, the
worlds fair and to st. Louis, stopping at
principal places Of interest on the route.
While in Washington they were in charge
Of Col. Bolton Of the Richmond and Dam
Vile, and were received by the President
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
The Early Closing Movement.

The Rev. DR.. E. o. Eldridge, pastor of
the Douglas Memorial NJ. E. Church, 18th
and H streets northeast. last evening deliv-
cred q sermon upon the early closing move
ment before very large congregation.
Taking as his text st. Luke, xii:23, THE
life Is more than meat. and the body is
more than raiment"~ the minister con-
graduated those who were endeavoring to
secure a reduction Of the hours of labor,
and stated his belief that the movement
would be successful Christ. he said, in
augurated the movement when He spoke
the words Of the text. The great merit Of
the movement was the fact that 1t sought
to lift up humanity and In that way would
benefit society: The twenty-four hours prop
erly divided gave eight hours each to labor.
sleep and recreation. for such a division
developed the mind. He hoped the move
ment would include employees In manufac-
tories, as well as clerks In mercantile
houses, and he hoped It would not be long
until the last establishment would find It
too costly to overwork and depress its en-
ployes. He was not a believer In anarchy,
but he believed most earnestly In equal
rights. and he considered that this move
ment had right and Justice on its side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25

MY bow. Joseph. when three years old, was
taken sick with lung fever. He never fully re-
covered his health. A friend told Us the rood
done for others by HOODS SARSAPARILLA,
and we tried it in the spring. Joseph was very
thin and pale. Soon after beginning to take
HOODS SARSAPARILLA he showed q marked
Improvement He resained hearty appetite,
grew strong. and his cheeks were no longer pale
BE continued the use Of It for some time and
steadily improved. Iconsider HOODS SARsA
PARILLA good building up medicine" MRS
MARGARET HALEY, 81 Blossom street Lov.
oil, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
VICTIMS OF ASSAULTS.
Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded, In Self
Defense and Street Quarrel.

Defense and q Street Quarrel.
There are two badly wounded patients
under treatment at the Emergency Hos
pital. and each represents a case pending
In the Police Court. One % the patients is
a colored woman named Johanna Deskin:
was employed as cook at Mrs. purfee's,
17lO F street northwest. Employed in the
same house was Oimstead Lewis, q young
colored man, who, unfortunately, got pos
session Of an old musxet Saturday night
and thought ne would brighten Aunt Joe"
as the cook was called.
Don't point that gun at me-" said the
latter to the young man, n know faint
got no cap on It. but keep away from me"
But l can put q cap on it, said Ohm
stead. who persisted In teasing Aunt Joe. "
He aimed the weapon at her and sand.
Look out" Just then the hammer went
down, there was report. and Aunt Joe"
was satisfied that her time had come. The
charge In the weapon had struck her nose
and torn part OF II of. while her face was
nlled with powder and shot. Her mouth
was also terribly disf2ured. Policeman
Willis had her sent TO the hospital, and
Lewis was locked up.
Matt Butler Is the other patient. He Is a
weii-known coiored hackman. and is famii-
=: Geyer. and lives in Barnes alley near
18th and streets southeast with a colored
woman named Mary whitehanl A clerk
In the Post ONCE Department named Jo-
seph w. Compton. who lives near ID and b
streets northeast. went to the house about
1880 O'Clock Saturday night TO see the wo-
man. as his wife wanted a servant. Butler
returned home about that time, and the
two men engaged In a light. 1t Is stared
that others also figured in the affair. but II
they did the police know nothing Of it.
During the trouble penkuite was used
and Butler received a dangerous wound Of
the side. His rib was cut. and the blade
also penetrated the lung. While the wound
Is serious. 1t Is thought that Butler will re-
cover Policeman Ryan Of the NTH pre-
cinct arrested Compton yesterday morning
and he was released on bond. He said to
the onicers that II he inflicted the INJURY he
did 1t In self defense In the Police Court
today both assault cases were continued to
await the result Of the injuries inflicted.
There was another serious assault case
in court. Frank Brown. young coiored
man. was arrested at an early hour yester-
day morning for cutting a companion nam
ed Richard Stewart. Policemen Duvall and
Hartley made the arrest. The men were
on Pierce street near 18th when they en-
gagged In a quarrel and the cutting was
done. The injured man Is In Freedman
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
The Work of the Flames.

About $50 on Saturday afternoon a fire
took place in Anacostia, in the house 3I3
and C. l. Burch, and owned by G. w. Ash
ton Of 1919 1-2 street southwest The
alarm was responded to by an engine and
truck c, who kept the flames from DESTROY
ing the adjoining property Of p. Hartigan
and Mary Perkins. which was slightly
damaged. The damage was about Sl,5OO
Last night fire took place at the resi-
dence Of Mr. Swingle "a Sth street north
east and a number Of his guests extinguish-
ed the flames. The furniture was badly
damaged, the loss being about $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
Veteran Firemen Coming.

The Veteran Volunteer Firemen.s Assoc
citation Of California, whose itinerary from
San Francisco. taking IN Salt Lake City,
st. Louis. Washington. Baltimore, PhiIa-
delphia. New York. Niagara Falls, the
worlds fair and other places extends over
month. are expected to arrive by the
B. and o. railroad at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. The party numbers about 100
and the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
citation have meeting tonight 10 arrange
for their reception. They quarter at the
Hotel Lawrence. and will remain till
Wednesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
Sunday school Officers Elected.

The s. w. Mission Sunday School of the
Vermont Avenue and Ninth Street Chris
tan Churches has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Superintcn-
dent, w. W. Winfree; assistant superinten-
dent q. c. Swift; secretary. .. w. Bailey;
treasurer. Mrs ]. ]. Torbert: chorister, Mr..
H. l.. Sheppard; organist. Miss Maud Me
Naught. The mission is in a thriving 'coa-
dition, and bids fair in the near future to
be a church itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-25
sI7.OO to Chicago and Return,

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will run
special excursion trains OF first-class day
coaches to Chicago September %. October
L ~ and IL. for which excursion tickets will
De sold at one fare for round trip. Trains
VIII leave Washington at 1870 m. and ar
rive at Chicago lis pm next day, running
via Grafton and Bellaire and crossing the
Allegheny mountains In daylight. Tickets
Will be good returning in day coaches on
regular trains within ten days. including
DAY Of sale-Adyt