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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21

To Ireland and Return for Two Cents.
From the New York Tribune.
II found curiosity in my post Office box the
other day." said a young broker to Tribune
reporter. Il have been trying to account for
its presence ever since. About . week ago I
went over to the post Office for the Office mail
instead Of sending the boy and among
the ten or q dozen letters was letter mailed
in Washington, D. c.. addressed to some
one in ths. city. It was plainly directed to
number in II street northwest OF course it
was easy enough to understand how local let
ter might have been placed in New York
package. but what puzzled me was to account
for its presence in my box. Among the hun
dreds OF thousands of pieces Of mail matter
distributed in the New York post Office, how did
that letter reach my particular box?"
I'm tell you a still more curious story" said
another in the group. ''Some six weeks ago
my club held a loan exhibition, with . ladies'
day and reception. The tickets were hard to
get. but I squeezed together two extras and
sent them to girl OF my acquaintance. I re-
ceived no acknowledgment and after two weeks
had passed l got mad. Just like girls nova
days, said to myself, they want everything
and thank you for nothing, and yet fairly
bagged my trousers going down on my knees
to the house committee for those two tickets.
She won't see me soon again. I had about
forgotten the matter. when . few days
ago received . dilapidated letter adj
dressed to me in a feminine hand. Iopened it
with considerable curiosity, which turned to
establishment when / read Q pleasant note Of
thanks for the tickets received yesterday The
note was dated January TO-"
where had 1t been?' asked the reporter.
Been? where hadn't il been? picked mp
the envelope and on the back was this indorse-
ment: Found in a package Of letters at Queens
town, Ireland Return to New York city, q.
s. A. Icalled on the girl that evening"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
WHAT vEEMoSr WANTS.
Offices Wanted by Workers Among the
Green Mountains.

Offices Wanted by Workers Among the
Green Mountains.
Correspondence of The Evening Star
BURLINGTON, W., March 20, 1888.
Col. B. B. Smalley OF this city, secretary Of
the democratic national committee. and Gen.
T. J. Boynton OF Montpelier, chairman
OF the democratic state committee, have
prepared slate for the most important ap-
pointments of Vermont which will be submitted
to President Cleveland for his guidance in the
distribution Of patronage in the Green noun
tain state.
1t is understood to read as follows: Collector
for the port Of Burlington, 3. B. Smalley:
United States district attorney, John H. Senter
OF Montpelier: United States marshal. John
Robinson of Bennington; deputy collector of
internal revenue, Mai N. p. Bowman Of st.
Johnsbury OF Mr.. Flynn Of Rutland; United
Elisha May OF 81. Johnsbury; consul at St.
Johns. Quebec, State Committeeman Keefe Of
Windsor.
Gen. BoyntOn was a candidate for fourth
assistant postmaster general, and being disap-
pointed then it is possible that he will ask to be
made superin tendent OF the railway mail service
in New England. He is sure Of q position Of
some sort.
He is a prominent lawyer in Montpelier. the
capital. and is we'll liked there. He is an earnest
party worker and keen campaigner. Last sum-
mer he planned and executed ''stin hunt'
campaign, and cut down the usual republican
majority nearly 10000. The moral effect Of
this on the democratic campaign elsewhere was
considerable. Col. Smailey received the credit.
but he was in New York city most of the time
and Gen. Boynton did the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
THE KINDERGARTEN.
Its Aim and issiou-The Need for 1t In
Cities.

Its Aim and issiou-The Need for 1t in
Cities.
Written by Miss Susan P Pollock.
The kindergarten, as We propose to organize
it, is mission work. its mission being in this
case to brighten homes and brighten the hearts
of weary mothers. to make worthy. noble citi-
zens Of the young America of our highways
and byways, to lead onward and upward evsry
one engaged in this work. for every noble deed
has its reflex action the heart and mind Of
the doer. The mission Of the kindergarten is
to arouse public sentiment and sympathy to see
the value and necessity of its work in our city.
All. he-e we are met by the questions: Ne
cessity? Value? How SO?
Thus: Necessity. because the kindergarten IS
coming to The aid of the Sunday school, which
only reaches the child one day in the week; be-
cavse l. Is coming to the aid OF all missionary
work rs Proving he onir way to reach and hold
the children; because it sup elements al public
primary WORK (Which. alas reaches too often
only .he intellect o. the child. leaving its cl:a:-
acter more strongly biased for eviD: because,
finally. it reaches right down into the hearts
and homes Of the uneducated. vicious poor OF
our cities. and opens their ewes to the knowl-
edge ana love of harmony and beauty shown
them in the work OF their little ones at the kim
derSarteu. awakening in them aspiration and
longing 70: something beyond anything they
have had any previous knowledge o. thus
srousiug within them hitherto dormant powers
for good, making them ambitious to be and do
their best. 70 be clean themselves. for Maggie
and James must be SO when they 90 TO the kin
dergarten, or at least are when they come
from the kindergarten. To be quiet in man
ner and speech. II only in degree. for Willie and
Annie speak SO much more gently and politely
since they go to the kindergarten. To be in
dustrious in the accomplishment Of some object
s,,l
work at the kindergarten? Ask them; visit US
and see tor yourselves.
We pause and ask. in showing this need have
we not also shown its value? Can you separate
value and necessity in this case? We have
shown the necessity Of the kindergarten in
reaching (when other means have failed) the
lowest depths. In showing this need have we
not also shown its value? The kindergarten is
a factor for good in every known form of
degradation. restitution and crime. Hold! I
think hear You ray, is not that claiming what
only the gospel has power to do? We say the
kindergarten, when taught under Froebeihsn
principles, is the gospel.
Shall we explain? Our Master said: Thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
with all thy soul and all thy mind; this is the
first and great commandment and the second is
like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor "a
thyself. On these two commandments hang all
tho law and the prophets" What IL the
synonym Of the word love? Charity in its
highest sense. Does that not mean living for
others? Life is a gift to use for Thee! Those
who appreciate this understand the inwardnesa
OF the parable of the talents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
THE NEW FIRST AUDITOR.
A Former Washingtonfan Appointed b {
Prominent Od1ce.


Mr.. Ernest P. Baldwin, who was nominated
yesterday to be first auditor Of the treasury,
was, as the phrase goes. Washington boy. He
was the Of DIR. Baldwin. well-known resi-
dent OF the old first ward and for many years
prominent in democratic circles. Mr.. Ernest
p. baldwin. who is about forty years old, went
to Missouri and settled in the wilds Of that
state to practice law. He became prominent
politically and served as states attorney and
also in the state legislature. Under Mr.. Cleve-
lands first administration he was appointed as
deputy first auditor of the treasury, and his
record in that Office is what doubt
less brought about the seeming viola
ton in his case Of the rule regarding
the reappointment of ex-ofice holders. While
deputy auditor, Mr. Baldwin systematized the
business Of the Office to q remarkable degree,
and he won the admiration of Senator Cockrell
by his business-like methods and by the assist
ance he afforded the Senator in the latter's
effort to familiariZe himself with all the details
of departmental machinery. When he retired
from Office he removed to Laurel, Md. where
he has since been engaged in practicing law.
editing the Laurel democrat, and latterly as
of The STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21

Baltimore evening paper prints the follow
ing interview with Mr.. Bourke Cochran: 81 do
not think DIR. Cleveland is the best man the
democratic party had for President. but by
no means think that he will be anything but an
excellent magistrate Cleveland is . man Of
strong will, and will make his term Of Office be
remembered with pride by his party. That he
will uphold his party platform is shown by the
policy he outlined in his inaugural address, and
he will follow out that policy to the end. When
Cleveland makes up his mind to do thing he
generally does it. He Is VIGOROUSLY an anti
silver man, and I expect that before his term
expires he will manifest his feelings in that line
pretty strongly. He practically announced
thai he was in favor Of q sale Of gold bonds,
and there, again he will carry ont his views.
No. do not think that Tammany Hall will
be helped much through Clevelsnd's admins
tratiOn. OF course certain appointments will
go to that organization, but do not think that
anything great is to be expected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERM Chief Justice Bing-
ham and Judges Hdgner and Cor.
Yesterday-C. Z. Blienmark agt. Commits
sioner of Patents; decision of commissioner
affirmed.
CIRCUIT COURT. Dirision Judge Bradley.
Yesterday-C. A. Max Weyl agt. p. r. X. Co. !;
on trial
CIRCUIT COURT, Diriston fudge Cole.
DISQUALIFICATION agt. Cornish; verdict for
plaintiff fo- one-eighth interest in pit II, 50. S.
Marshall agt same; do.
EQUITY CoURT-Judges Bingham Hagner and
Cor
Yesterday-Ready agt Keougb; rule on trus-
tee. Norment agt. Edwards; commission for tes-
timony at Orlando. Fla Bayne agt. McBlair;
leave to file amended bill. Thompson agt
Thompson; appearance ordered. Strauss agt.
Branegan; auditors report confirmed and dis
tribution ordered. Grove agt Grove; time to
take testimony limited. Williams agt. Painee;
appearance ordered. Moore agt. Bove; do
King agt. Donaldson: sales ratified nisi. Ken
nedy agt. Keedy; decree Of February IA mod
flied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
CAUSES OF FIRE.

Some OF the Unexpected Origins Of Con-
faSrations.
Moistened tin turnings and chips have been
known to take fire.
rat gnawing at box Of greass-dippe
friction matches ignited the lot
A running belt which sagged into mass Of
greasy waste set fire to the heap by friction.
food burned one factory by causing pile
Of iron filings to oxidizs SO rapidly as to be-
come intensely heated.
match carelessly dropped beneath lace
curtain was stepped upon, ignited and instantly
the drapery was ablaze.
A lens exposed to the suns rays in an opti-
clans window frequently acts a. burning
glass before being noticed.
cockchafer crswled from an oil receptacle
to gas jet, where the creatures oily body took
IRE, and, falling, spread the flames.
A stream from the fremen's hose started a
second fire while putting out the frat, the water
having penetrated an adjoining building con-
tanning quicklime.
A nail glanced from Q carpenters hammer
into the conveyor Of raw materials in q iute
factory, rubbed against the drum and produced
. spark. which set IRE to the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
CHEERS GIVEN CARLYLE HARRIs-
He 10 Happy and ssys He Has Proved HE
Innoeouce.

He ID Happy and says He Has Proved His
Innocsnce.
great throng ran after Harris as he walked
from the general sessions to the Tombs after
his arraigument in New York yesterday after
noon. People attracted by the crowd nan from
place TO place. Center street was almost
blockaded. About Z, 200 persons were in the
crowd A remarkable feature was the 3D.
plause that was given to the condemned man.
Again and again he was cheered. His face
flushed a. if with pleasure. A he reached the
somber Tombs the greatest cheer Of all wss
given from thousand throats. No one seemed
to be able to clearly explain what he was cheer
ing for, but that did not make any difference.
The crowd fingered about the city prison long
after Harris had passed out Of sight
Three cheers and tiger for Harris" cried
some one.
They were given with will. and Harris, still
handcuffed to Deputy Sherifs Brown and
Once inside he began to talk. II FEEL" he
said. like man who has done q good day Q
work and Is tired. I am surprised at the way
1 held out, for this morning was very sick.
II am very happy now. for I have proved
my case. II there could be q vote taken here
In the tombs among the wa-dens, keepers and
helpers as to whether should go on the street
q free man or die tonigh: would have no fear
Of the result.
~ am satisfied now, though have been
legally tried and convicted. They don't dare
try me again, though, for the prosecution
would be farce. I am ready to 60 to Sing
Sing At any time, but would rather 60 quietly
withou. any crowd or any demonstration, and
/ do not want any mass meeting either"
He expressed qualification at the greetings
given him and said he wished to postpone his
trip to Sing Sing for two or three days, SO as to
see his mother.
THE MASS MEETING GIVEN Up.
Mrs Harris mo.ber of Car,v,e " Harris in
., ,,ta-riar L.. -. 80, a.. 49,. -,
, ~ 80. '"'. H,s..' '"Au 'D"' noi So" nao
pesSed her hos 70 hoid mass meeting, and In
Difference to his wishes the project had been
abandoned. She said that the petition sent out
would contain a digest of all the new evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
sIDDONs MAKES 1T A DRAW.
Dixon Fails to Knock Him Out in Twelve
Rounds.

Rounds.
A much Disguised gathering saw the fight be-
tween George Dixon and George Siddons q. the
ring Of the Coney Island Athletic Club last
night Mankind evidently has not risen above
the level Of the Romans, who were entertained
by the g,adiatorial duels, for, no matter how
scientific the boxing Ia, the spectators are dis
satisfied unless hard punishment is inflicted
and angry blows exchanged. Many cries Of
fake, fake!" were raised, which spurred the
boys on to greater energy. The fight was de-
clared draw at the end of twelve rounds. John
Eckhard was referee. Tom O'Rourke, Eddie
DAILY and Tim Ashe were seconds for Dixon and
Billy Dacey, Danny Mcbride and Jack siddons
for Siddons.
Dixon, according to agreement, had to knock
siddons out or best him in twelve rounds. As
ne failed to do it he clearly lost Dixon had
not trained for the fight, and many thought he
was taken at disadvantage. Siddons WAS IN
prime condition. having trained faithfully and
entered the ring strong and confident.
The general verdict was that it was the
poorest exhibition ever seen around these parts,
and the crowd was greatly disappointed. When
Referee Eckhard declared tine fight draw his
voice could scarcely be heard above the Kisses.
Previous TO the Dizon-Siddons contest Billy
Mccarthy OF Australia and Jack McGee Of Bos-
ton boxed for 81 ZOO. =. J. DonoghIe was
referee. All the prominent sports OF this
vicinity and many of other sections were
present. The fight was an interesting one from
the start. MCGEE had slightly the best Of the
first round. but Mccarthy took the lead in the
second by landing several wicked uppercuts.
Honors were even in the third. MCGEE
changed his tactics in the fourth and PLAYED for
McCarthy's stomach with considerable success.
repeatedly iabbing the Australian with both
right and left. At the end of the fifth MCGEE
was tired from his own exertion and his oppo-
nent weak from the punishment In the sixth
and seventh MCGEE gave Mccarthy innunera-
BILE openings but the Australian showed him
self to be the slowest fighter ever seen i'll
Coney Island and failed to take advantage of
them. He seemed to ike punishment, how
ever. and the more he received the faster he
fought.
The fighting in the eighth was terrific and in
McCarthys favor. He landed repeatedly on
McGee's left ear. and the Boston boy showed
great signs of fatigue. MCGEE started the
ninth by splitting McCarthy's eye. The round
was all Magee's, who followed McCarth~ all
over the ring. Both men fought like wildcats
in the tenth and divided the honors. The
contest was declared draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21

But for the courage and presence Of mind of
four young women the body Of their dead
mother would have been cremated early yes
tsrday morning By Are that broke out in the
room IN which the remains were laid out On
Wednesday las! Mrs. Ann Donahue, Who re-
sided with her four daughters at 1889 South
street, Philadelphia. died. q the aye Of seventy
eight. About o'clock yesterday morning the
four sisters went to the kitchen 10 get some
thing to eat after thsir vigil BY THAR mothers
bier. While down stairs thsy detected The
odor Of smoke, and running up to he room In
which their mothers body WAS yipg hey found
that one Of the candies around the coffin had
overturned and NE carpet and window curtains
were ablass. The girls did THAR bsst 70 s1anp
ont tho lire, but finding that ths flames were
arising around the COIN and begiuuing 10
seorch the woodwork they picked up Tie eaakst
and staggered from the blazing rom with THAR
heavy load. The hrsmen arrived In few uin-
ptss and pnt out ths ass bseocs y did nrnh
damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
Company r, First Baftalion's, Rifle Sho.

Company r, First Battalion's, Rifle Shooting.
On Friday evening last company B. irst bat
talon, d. C. N. G., under the supervision of
Lieut.. Chas. Ebert. inspector OF rifle practice,
engaged in the monthly target practice at the
armory of the Washington Light Corps, with
the following result:
Distance 500 yards.-Lt Shreve. 90; First
Sgt Thompson. 16; Sgts. Plugge, 81; Ourand,
%; Boiseau. IS; Schneider, 35; Corporals Bur-
vine. As; Speer, 81; James, 20; Walker, AZ;
PrIvates Birmingham. SO; Brandt. 80: De
Maine, So; Hosch, IS: Hessler, Is; O'Brien, "a;
Payne, So; Queen, 81; Wells, 40; Duvall. %;
Jarboe, 26; Davidge. Al: Marshall Smith. 80.
Volley firing. 200 yards, kneeling, % men
firing, SO hits; average per man, TAI; company
percentage. 1888. q
Prior to the hour set for the above practice
several members Of the battalion engaged in
lettering their scores Of prior months. with
very favorable results. Capt Loef1er Of COM
pany especially seems to have found way of
hitting the center whenever he makes up his
mind to do SO.
On Wednesday evening next the field and
staff of the first battalion will engage in the
monthly practice and on Thursday evening
company will fire its March score, thus COM
pleting the practice of the battalion for the
present month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
An Emancipation Parade.

L. Willis presided over meeting last even
ing of those interested in an emancipation
parade. II was reported that the following
clubs would take part in the parade; Gilt
Edge. Down Town and Eastern Star T"iiishts-
The Virgins state guard will take part In the
parade. The South Washington division viii
be headed by the National Band Mckenzie
Scott. the marshal and chief. reported henry
james. right aid; Wiley G.. Overton, left aid;
Samuel Hill, chief OF stan. and X e. brooNs'
secretary of staff after which the meeting ad-
journed to meet March "a at the headquarters.
z Hoffman is secretary Of the south Washing
ton division
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
All Unnerved.


From the Detroit Free Press.
He didn't have them again, that was evident,
but when he came in at o'clock from his Office
he was badly ratified.
whats the matter?' asked his wife.
IL saw . woman . while ago." he stam-
msrsd nervously, wearing one Of those con-
founded skoop hirts-"
''skoop hirts?" queried the Lady, eying him
closely.
"No-no," shaking his head, one Of those con-
founded hook spirits
"Hook spir.s?" and again his wife looked at
him suspiciously.
''No, one Of those eonfoundsd stook
pirta-"
'skook pirts? ?" interrupted his wife.
He rubbed his head hard and tried again.
lone of those COMPOUNDED soop-"
"Henry, nv dear" interrupted Mrs. Henry.
getting up and taking him BY the arm. sup
pose you 60 out and soak your wits ct the
hydrant for few moments"
Henry obeyed, and when be returned he said
II Was one Of those COMPOUNDED hoop skirts that
had unne-vsd him 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
A Queens Robes.

from GoIden Days
The robes Of Queen Victoria are never sold or
given away, despite the energetic attempts
which have been made from time to time to
induce the attendants to part with some Of
these Thousands of gowns, which the wearer
has probably forgotten that she ever pos
sessed. When the long reign is ended it is u
question what will become Of the coronation
robes. bridal gowns. Respondent garments Of
stately fete and royal ceremonial, worn in the
old days before the masniicence OF qusenli-
ness was forgotten in the sorrow OF widow
hood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21

The annual meeting of the pewholders of the
Metropolitan Methodist Church was conducted
last evening by the board Of trustees, Mr..
Matthew G. Emery presiding.
The seats in the church were appraised on q
regular scale Of value according to location, the
maximum price being 800 and the lowest $40
Many of the sittings. however. are free. Prac-
ticaly all the old holders renewed their sittings
as they have tine right to do, and the number Of
new sittings rented was slightly in excess Of
previous years. The total of the rentals will
amount, it is thought. to between "a. 500 and
$1,000. This is from an enrolled membership
of 600 and an average congregation of 200 to
1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
A Descendants Of washi.etou Dead.

Mrs. Mary Farley Rives, wife Of the late
George Rives Of Sherwood. Albsmarls county,
Va, died at her residence at Charlottesville
Sunday. Mira Rives was the daughter Of George
Tucker Of Bermuda, member Of Congress from
Virginia from 1870 to ls45. Hsr mothsr was
Maria Ball Carter, daughter Of Charles Carter
Of Bienheim, Abemarls county, and Betty
Lewis, who was herself sole daughter Of Betty
Warrington, George Washington's only sister.
Mrs. Rives WAS one Of the nearest living kindred
OF the great Virginian. While her fAth1r Was
chairman Of the faculty Of the University Of
Virginia she was for several ysars head Of tbs
household, and - such received Lafayette md
entertained Jefferson, Msdison and Monroe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21

Ex-President Harrison is to be rendered the
presidency of the Indian. State University at
Bloomington by the trustees Of that institution.
The i'm mediate management Of the institution
will be placed in the hands OF one Of the profess
ors. and should Gen Harrison accept he would
have TO give the university only . limited
amount of his personal attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21

1t was decided last evening at a meeting Of
the Washington Single Tax Club to tender .
banquet to Judge J. ]. Mcclure Of California
on Friday evening, March 81. The following
members were appointed u committee Of
engagements: T. y. Monahan, chairman T. A
Bulloch. c. P. Montgomery, ]. A. Degges and
A. kuehner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-21
Father Columbia in Alexandria.

Father Columbia reached Alexandra
from Washington yesterday and immediasely
rented a hall in which he proposes to deliver
lecture for tine public benefit He had been in
Alexandra only ninety minutes and had already
devised three schemes to benefit the public.
One Of which is = Decent ferry between Alexan-
dria and Washington.