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The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
New York's New Postmaster,

Il expect to take hold of my duties
at that post-office on July l." said
Mr. Dayton, New York's new post
master, land will devote the months
Of July and August to a careful study
of the requirements Of the place. [
am convinced that the Office needs a
thorough ovsrhauling. Matters have
been running on in the same old way
there for the past thirty years, and I
have number of suggestions for
changes to submit to the Postmaster
General" Mr.. Dayton added that all
of the clerks who were efficient would
be retained in their places, providing
they come under the operations of the
civil service law. An inventory Of the
Government properties in the post
Office will take place June 80.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Ages at Which Men Marry.

Statistics show that law of chances
governs in the vast majority of cases
the ages at which men marry, who are
engaged in certain occupations. Work
men and artisans take unto themselves
wives at an earlier age than those whose
yocations are of a more intellectual
kind. Thus, miners, textile factory
hands, lsborers and artisans marry at
m average of twenty-five years. OF
these the miners are first In the field,
more than 100 of every 1000 of them
securing wives before they have be-
come of age Workers in textile fabrics
run them close, then come shoemakers
and tailors, and they are followed by
artisans and laborsrs. Farmers and
farmers sons consider twenty five early
enough. Commercial clerks seek the
pleasures of matrimony ut twenty six.
Shop keepers and shopmen postpone
the rapture little while longer. Pro-
fessional men and gentlemen of indie
pendent means rarely care to cucumber
themselves even with SO delightful a
burden ss wife until they have toed
the line of over thirty years. Though
the rich marry at more ripe age than
the working fraternity, they continue
marrying until long after the last
named haye ceased to wed. Whereas
fourteen miners and twenty five artisans
in every 1000 marry between the ages
of thirty five and forty, nearly 100 of
the professional and independent class
do. It is explained in this way: The
rich like to see something of the world
and its pleasures before settling down
to sober matrimony. A laborer has
neither desire nor opportunity for it.
When he has house of his own. and q
wife to look after it for him, he has at
tanned, perhaps, to the height Of his am
bition. 1t is said man is neither
physically nor mentally mature until he
is thirty, and If this 10 true, it stands
to reason a man at that age should be
better fitted for the duties of husband
and father than STRIPPING of twenty
one.-N. 7. Ledger.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
BIG sATTLESHiP SUNK.
The British Battlsship Victoria Run
Down W her

The British Battlsship Victoria Run
Down by her Cousort.
The British battleship Victoria was
sunk last Friday near Tripoh, a sea-
port in the Eastern Mediterranean, by
her cOnsort, the British battleship
Camperdown. Some 463 lives were
lost Sir George Tryon, K. G. B., Vice
Admiral in command Of the Mediterra-
mean Squadron, is among those who
perished. Both vessels belonged to
the Mediterranean Squadron. The
Victoria flew the flag Of the Vice
Admiral. The two battleships were
engaged in naval tactics off the Syrian
coast. The weather was bright and
the sun shining. The two ships were
going through their znaneuvers within
a distance Of three miles of each other,
which gave each ship but small
space considering the reaction Of the
tide. Suddenly the Camperdown was
carried towards the Victoria by the
tide In q rapid way. Before the Vic.
toria could steam ahead or the Cam.
lperdown's commander obtain control
of his vessel, she struck the Victoria.
The Camperdown'S ram hit the flag.
ret, tearing an immense hole in her
side, extending into several water.
tight compartments. The Victoria al
once began to settle, and while her
crew were trying to shut bulkhead
doors to prevent the water spreading,
she turned over and instantly sank
from sight. So rapidly was the plunge
taken that those on board the Victoria
had but little chance to cut loose the
small boats. Several, however, were
released, only to be carried down by
the suction. OF this number 255 man.
aged to get out Of the whirlpool and
were rescued by the small bolts of
the CamperdoWn. Eye witnesses re-
port that the vessel was nearly cut in
two alongside, and that every one be-
low deck at the time perished. The
news Of the disaster caused the great
est excitement throughout England.
The Victoria was single turret ship,
carrying two 110-ton guns mounted in
a forward turret coated with eighteen
inches Of compound armor; one 10
inch 29-ton gun. firing aft, and
broadside auxiliary armament of
twelve 6-inch 5-ton guns OF artillery
Of smaller nature she carried twenty
one quick-firing and eight machine
guns. Her maximum speed was 1916
knots. She could stow 1,200 tons of
coal in her bunkers, and her radius of
action at ten-knot speed, with her full
complement Of coal, was estimated At
1000 knots. Her armored belt and
bulkheads consisted Of compound ar
NOR from sixteen to eighteen inches in
thickness. 1t is believed this diSas-
ter, showing the unwieldiness Of big
battleships and the terribly effective
power of the ram as naval weapon,
will cause another revolution in ocean
warfare, and lead to a general build
ing Of vessels like the Ammen ram.
A complete model Of the Victoria is
part Of the British naval exhibit at
Chicago.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Many Faces In Ona.

A conlical story ia told Of a young
man who was shown q photograph Of
young lady which seemed to impress
him very much. The impression Of the
countenance in the portrait denoted a
strong will, yet a gentle disposition. 1t
was the face Of young lady whom
one would like to know.
who is the original Of this portrait? 2"
the young man inquired.
"The graduatinF class of Smith Col
lege, Northampton" was the reply.
1t was a composite photograph, and
the admiring young man awoke regret
fully to the fact that there was In
reality no such lady as the one whose
face had so strongly impressed him
or, rather, that there were forty-nine
Of her!
A young lady who, on seeing COM
posite photograph of small circle of
friends of which she was a member,
exclaimed: ut is so charming to enjoy
the portrait of somebody who is ali
ones intimate friends at once"
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
The English Language.

Professor Vambery has been lecturing
on the Fashion of Languages" before
the BUDAPEST English Club. English,
he said, may now bs called the most
fashionable lsnguagein all the five parts
Of the world. 1t began to spread in
the first decades of the century through
English literature, and in Asia by
means OF accelerated communication.
Steamers were the wings of the English
langusgesinssthe far East, and its spread
ing from India and the Straits Settle
ments to China and Japan is simply
miraculous.
There is no exaggeration in saying
that the number of English-spesking
Asiatics amounts today to 5000, 600;
that of Europeans to more than ], 000,-
600, and these, added to 126, 600, 600
Anglo -Saxons, give total of English
speaking men and women of 40. .000,-
600. Should the increase continue in
the same proportion, the middle OF
next century will have zoo, 600, 900 Eng
disappearing persons and the English
will have no rival in the world beside
the Chinese.
Phonetically English is unsuitable
for the foreigner, and the lecturer de-
clares he always suffer pain in the jaws
when speaking publicly in England and
trying to initiate genuine English. The
phonetic difficulties are, however,
amply rewarded through the express
siveness, the rare precision, vigor and
exactness in which English surpasses
all other European tonguss.-London
News .x,se. x,,..-...
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Home Rule Finances.

Mr.. Gladstone's new financial pro-
posals in connection with the pro-
posed Irish Parliament do not meet
with cordial approval from Irish Home
Rulers, but will probably be accepted
as the best thing obtainable. The new
scheme provides that the revenue shall
be divided into two classes-general
and special. Ireland shall beaE her
own civil charges. A separate ex-
chequer and consolidated fund shall
be established. The taxes imposed by
the Irish Parliament shall form part
Of the special revenue to be applied to
the public service of Ireland The
postage duties in Ireland, until the
imperial contribution shall have been
revised, shall be imposed by the In
perial Parliament. If the post-office
revenue shall be less than the eXpen-
ditures the deficiency must be paid to
the Imperial Exchequer out of the
Irish Exchequer. An illustrative
treasury statement, based upon the
receipts and expenditures of 1928.
shows a surplus Of $2,560000.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
MISSED THE lEApeN SHOWER.

An Ex-Confederate Tells How o kiss if
the Moonlight Saved Him.
'.I was lieutenant-co of Ken,
tucky regiment, said Col John G.
Underwood, of Kentucky, to Boston
Globe man. Our command was in
East Tennessee. and one bright moon
light night / concluded to ride away
from camp and take 8 look about the
vicinity.
II rode several miles and, coming to
farm house, hitched my horse and
knocked ct the door. Ayoung woman,
theJ most beautiful I had ever seen, it
seemed to me, appeared after while
and invited me in
She and her aged mother were the
only occupants of the house, the men
Of The family being in the Confederate
army. We chatted pleasantly for
few minutes, when my fair hostess arose
and said: Colonel, you ran great
risk in leaving your horse in such an
exposed position. The Yankee pickets
are all about it. / will go and put him
In the barn
'She left the room and after few
minutes returned, when we resumed
our conversation. Suddenly she started
mp and listened. Colonel, you must
60 now, she exclaimed. L hear the
sound of horses hoofs; the Federals
are comingp Rushing out of doors,
she led my horse to the back of the
HOUSE, and /, following her, jumped on
his back.
1.-The most natural thing for me to
have done would have been to set spurs
60 him and get away as soon as pos
sible. But could not. was young
and impressionable. and the situation
was enhancing. The moon shed a sill
verlight upon the earth, gentle breeze
was stirring and the rustic of the leaves
in the grand old trees was like music to
my soul And amid these enchanting
surroundings beautiful face with
fearful ewes looked into mine, beseech-
ing me to hasten.
Ell could not resist the temptation,
and STOPPING down from my horse put
my arm around her, drew her closer to
my side and kissed her. As did so a
shower of bullets passed over my head.
One OF them went through the rim of
my hat. I was in full sight of COM
psny of Federal horsemen. No other
warning was necessary. My horse real
lied the danger as we'll as 1 and race
for life ensued. The enemy pressed
hard upon me for time, and more than
once their bullets arazed my head, but
fortune favored me and I at length
reached the Confederate lines in safety.
Do you wonder that I remember when
kiss saved my life?"
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Price Of LOTS ONLY sim.
.~AND>~

TERMS OF PURCHASE: Five doll
lars cash and two dollars Ter
month, with nc Interest. Hal
cash, 10 per cent discount; all easb
20 per cent discount.
Money will be advanced to par
ties desiring to build.
Ii husband purchaser dies.
before his purchase is completed,
q deed in fee will be given to his
widow, if the property has been
improved. or if not. the amount
already paid will be returned her
The above presents an opportu.
nifty never before offered the Col
ored people of the city of Wash
ington to secure a valuable LOT.
either as an investment or for a
home On monthly payments, and
at the sam. time, entitled them
to vote and q voice In the Gov
ernmeHt OF the country.
Those who apply first, will have
the first choice of lots.
Already many have made their
homes in the "City OF Bowie,
and lots purchased on the above
terms should double in value witt.
in the next six months.
For further information apply TO
or CAMPBELL CARRINGTGN
Owner, sos d ST., q. W.,
Washington, d, G.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Readings a Affairs.

The Reading will have to provide for
81, 100000 interest on July I, nearly
100000 Of which is due to holders of
the general mortgage bonds. On the
same date its Indebtedness to Speyer
& Co. will fall due. The latter loan
is secured byS5.340,000 collateral trust
bonds, $1,000,O00 third preference
bonds and 100000 Philadelphia, Har-
risburg and Pittsburg bonds. The i'm
preston prevails that the company
will be unable to meet the general
mortgage interest, and it is possible
that an arrangement will be made
with Drexel & Co. to buy the coupons.
Officials state that the company will
fully meet its obligations.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Tho Creole.

A creole, strictly speaking is any
person born in this country or the
West Indies of European ancestors;
also any person born in or near the
tropics, and this is the sense in which,
the word is usually employed. The use
Of the word, however, has been by
some restricted first to children Of for
eign parents born in Louisiana, and,
second, to children of Spanish or
French parents born in Louisiana, and
then in the North the word has been
perverted so that it is believed to i'm
ply some strain of negro blood In
person to whom it is applied. It does
not imply anything Of the sort.-New
York Herald.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Senator Hill Denies Writing a Letter.

Senator Hill was asked at Albany
about letter on the silver question,
purporting to have been sent by him
from Albany to the President Of the
Board Of Trade at Cincinnati Sena-
tor Hill said that he had written no
letter to Cincinnati on the silver ques-
ton or any other question, but that
at the request of Mr.. Dolph, President
Of the Board of Trade Of that city, for
his views upon the financial question.
he had caused his clerk to forward
Mr.. Dolph printed copy of his re-
marks on his bill for the repeal of the
Sherman law, delivered in the Senate
in February last, and stating that his
sentiments were expressed in that
speech.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
The University Boat Race.

The annual university boat race be.
tween Yale and Harvard will take
place at New London, Conn. on Fri,
day Of this week. The crews are be.
lieved to be pretty evenly matched,
and there is lively guessing as to the
result. The Yale crew will Use the
famous bob Cook stroke, while Har.
ward has adopted the English Univer.
sity stroke. The course is four miles.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Mind Acting on Matter.

He-I am afraid it will be a great
shock to her to find that her fance is
flirting with that handsome blonde.
She-Yes; l shouldn't wonder il Ii
made her hair turn light in one night.
Worlds Fair Puck.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Needless Advice.

Mrs. Essey-If you drink brandy
without putting water in it you will
ruin the coat of your stomach.
Hen Essey (absentlyeNever mind;
it's an old coat.-Puck. :,
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
Already Done.

Starter-I met a man this morning
who said looked like you
Smartley-Tell me who he is and I'll
go and knock him down. y~s,rs~
Starter-I did that myself. sff
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04

Rooms with Board: To first
cass house and Ill popular partt
of the city. Cars pass the doc
922-11 II n
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04
THE INDUSTRIAL BUILD
ING AND SAVING co.

Loans money to buy or built
homes. Shares 81 each, payable
monthly. Dividends declared ev
cry January. Secretary's Office:
500 T ST., n. W. Open 9 a. m. to
5 p. N. Monthly meetings at Lin
coin Memorial Church, cor lib
and Z sts., q. W., first Monday
night in every month.
HENRY E. BAKER,
Secretary
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04

Advertise in the BEE.
The Washington bee., 1893-11-04

Cures Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bro
and All ScrofnIOus Hunors.. .,,l,ri.J
Get the Genuine ArticIe-Thsg gfes11s e.1 ppog Is
of {" WtIbor'S Compound Of Cod-LIrsr ~ tssTopt 20
has induced some unprincfpled persons " Efacurs;
palm off q. simple article OF their own ma me- Colds
bus any person who is suffering from ,IrchasS
ConsumptiOn should be careful where 1h5l 2 rsco1,
this article The results Of its use are ls DJsacs %
nnendations; and the proprietor has ample j- re
file Of its great success in pulmonary n1 pors IS
Phosnhates possess most marvellous hselIS 8i50r.
combined with the pure Cod Liver on p tity Sod
It Is regularly prescribed by the medlcaI S1,asA
by A. 3. wu.soR, Chemist, Boston ana III -"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10
TOMORROw's STAR,
Il VIII He Full of Reading Matter Of Inter.
est to Every body.

It WIN He Fun of Reading Matter Of Inter.
est to Every body.
Tomorrow's sixteen-page STAB will be N
exceptionally attractive number Many chap.
tiers Of both general and local interest will be
set forth in the most inviting manner. The
rows issue:
IN THE WHITE HOUSE CIllustrated).
Mrs. Cleveland's home life as first lady Of ths
land
FOR OLDER GIRLS (nlustrated).
Styles Of appropriate costumes for futur,
bellies.
BOW! WOW! WOW! Qllustrated).
Some Of the fancy cannes to be exhibited q
the dog show.
FASHIONS vOTARIEs (Illustrated).
Some Of the early spring styles for fashion
able women.
THE HOOP SKIRT Gllustrated).
How it fourished in various forms in pas
centuries.
MEN WE ALL KNOW 1llustrated).
Stories about and chats with q half dozer
men. By Frank G.. Carpenter.
A VIKING MODEL Cllustrated).
The curious model to be sent to the world
fair by the National Museum.
THE CUP THAT CHEERS.
Men who know what they are about wher
they have INDUCED, but are not happy.
TREASURY CHEMISTS.
How internal revenue experts make tests O
food and drink.
A DEEP SLEEPER.
Old julius story Of plantation life before tn
DEPARFMESTAL WORK.
Ex-cabinet officers tell what was accom-
plished by the Harrison administration.
RAILWAY MECHANICS.
How some well-known roads are designated
by trainmen.
OBSERVING LENT.
How the society girl manages to get some
THE SPORTING WORLD.
Getting ready for the season Of outdoor
games and sports.
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
What is going on among tho District soldier
boys.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
About the great institutions Of learning being
established in the suburbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10

Secretary Morton Getting Down to Business.
Gradually the stream of visitors to the Agri-
cultural Department slackens and in the same
ratio the business Of the bureau assumes its
routine character and the fact that
new administration is in charge ia
imperceptibly lost sight of. Secretary
Morton only had few callers today and most
Of these simply dropped in to leave their re-
spects. He had an opportunity to go through
his mail, which was of Q rather formidable size,
and theR was obliged to leave for the White
House to attend the meeting Of the cabinet.
There were no new developments regarding
the change in the personnel OF the department.
the Secretary evidently intending not to be too
hasty in his selections, first making sure OF the
aptitude Of the person for the place he is to
al. It is probable that in . day or: two
Mr.. Morton will announce some Of his appoint
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10

Superintendent Kimball Of the life-savine
service, Treasury Departmen was this morn
ing advised by the keeper of the Morris Island
life-saving station, Charleston, S. c., of the
stranding near the north jetty at the entrance
to Charleston harbor, and Of the subsequen,
total loss, of the schooner Kate V. Aiken, from
Charleston for Philadelphia. The crew OF
seven were rescued by the life-saving service.
The superintendent received information this
morning OF the stranding of the schooner Lille
F. Schmidt, with crew Of seven, ten miles
south Of the Ocracoke, N. c., life-saving sta
ton. All on board were saved by the breaches
buoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10
A Reception to the New Judges.

The bar Of the District and the University
Club have sent out invitations to large num-
Der Of prominent gentlemen in the city to
attend the reception next Tuesday evening
at 9 o'clock, rendered to Judge
McComas and Judge Cole, the recently
appointed justices Of the Supreme Court of the
District. The reception will be given at the
University Club, 170l street, and promises
to be q very handsome affair, coming in line
with the other receptions Of the sort given at
the club this winter.
The committee having the entertainment in
charge is composed Of the following: Surgeon
General Walter wyman, Mr.. Henry Wise Gar
nett, Mr.. William B. Webb. Mr.. Horace s. Cum
mings, Mr.. James G. Payne, Mr.. Talmadge A.
Lambert, Rev. Randolph Harrison Mckim, Mr..
Robert C. Ray. Mr.. Snowden Ashford, Mr..
Justice Henry Billings Brown, Judge Alexander
B. Hagner, Mr.. Calderon Carlisle, Mr.. Reginald
Fendall, Mr.. Henry E. Davis, Mr.. Walter v. X
Berry, Mr.. Nathaniel Wilson, Mr.. Gaillard
Hunt, Mr.. Carroll Mercer, Mr.. Clary Ray, Mr..
Barry Buckley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10
Hard to Fix the Blame.

Frank Shuriey, young man who rides 9
bicycle, appeared in Judge Miller's court THU
morning. His face was terribly dis6gured and
it was stated that his ''bike" was even worse of
than himself. He had colided with . wagon
driven BY . colored man named Charles Wash
ington. against whom there was ? charge Of
assault
The affair occurred several days ago 1t the
corner Of 4th and F streets, and Warrington
has been under real estate security for his ap
pearance. Both driver and rider were about
to turn the corner and in attempting to get
out Of the way each got In the way Of the
other.
1t was impossible to find that an assault had
been committed, Judge Miller thought, and
Wsshingtou was scQuitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10
A License Clerk REQUIRED,

Under the provisions of the new license bill
the Commissioners are required to appoint
a license clerk to the excise board. There
are a great many applicants for this posi-
ton, but it is understood from reliable
sources that Mr.. Roger Williams. who has
had charge of this work for the last three wears,
will be given the position. Congress failed to
make any provision in the bill for the payment
of this clerk, but the Commissioners will en-
deavor to remedy matters in some way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10

Yesterday in the Criminal Court. Justice No
Copas, . verdict Of not guilty was found in ths
case Of August ssvacol, charged with snbszzls-
ment
A nolls pros was entered in The csss q yoa.
O'Leary, alias NcDonald. houssbreaking.
Mary johnson, alias Emma Turner, house
breaking, and John Williams, alias Wilson,
housebreakng. and Tony Andsrsoa, assault
With intent 70 kil, plad net guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-10
Divorces Granted,

Justice Cox today in the Equity Court
directed or granted DEGREES Of divorce in the
following cases:
Grace II. Parker agt John b. Parker, Joseph
W. Kain agt Ole Kahn, Stewart E. Minor agt.
Fannie Minor, Lilly z Allen agt johnson
Allen and Paul o. Jackson agt Margaret Jack
con.