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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
A wIFE's LETTERS,
Judge Haxucr Decides That the Husband
Has a Right to Them.

VuuRt ftaSucr DeCIues Iuat the huAn0uu
Has a Right to Them.
Yesterday Justice Hagner decided that hus-
band had the right to a wifes letters I'm the case
Of Mary C. Howard against William Howard her
husband. and H. C. Sherwood, the postmaster
Mrs. Howard nee MaryC. Whelan had been in the
corset business at 1908 street northwest and
had not lived with her husband for some time.
She. however. sold ont this business to her hus-
band, who agreed to pay her $50 per month, and
she entered the service Of the Physical Culture
Corset Company of 1107 C street as manager.
The husband claimed that letters addressed
to her should be delivered to him. and the post
Office authorities directed. The wife few
days ago fled a bill seeking to enjoin this.
nessrs. Gordon Gordon and j. j. Willparth
appeared for her and Messrs. Thomas and
Barnard for the husband.
The court decided il there was anv remedy it
was not through equity, and persons were not
ALWAYS entitled to their own mail, for the parent
had the right over their minor children and
husbands the right to his wife's letters during
coyerture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In conversation with several friends about
the recent eight-hour enactment vas sur
prised that the vital part of such enactment
was not understood by them. Without encep-
ton they thought it meant simply an extension
of one hour so that instead of leaving their
desks at O'Clock they must remain till 5. Sec
ton reads: The heads OF the sew
eral executive departments, &C., TO require not
less than eight hours Of labor each day," DC.
Ibis will no doubt place all the depart
ments In the same category as the govern
ment printing Office, where the eight
hour law has been in force for some years
There the employees must be at work at 8
a. m. and stay till pm. with one hour for
luncheon. TO me the feature tina. will fall
hardest on the clerks will be the am. require
ment- To many who, for economy, live in the
suburban towns 8 am. means that the house
hold must be astir at a.. IN. in order that pater-
familias may leave by and be at his desk by g.
Another result will be that people who live in
the suburbs, and who from recent impro> e.
ments, such as electric railroads, &C.. have been
tempted to invest in homes, will be compelled
to give up their undertaking and move back
into the city. To the thousands OF these peo-
pie the longer hours viii be decided hardship.
There will be a decided slump" in the prices
OF suburban real estate. and the real estate
brokers will fall under the ban of Mr.. Dockery's
edict
From the construction of nearly all the gov
eminent buildings, which are not any too well
lighted even on our brightest days, ii would
seem our architects never contemplated an
eight-hour provision. To require thousands OF
clerks to be at their desks at am during the
winter months and wait till '.Old Sol" rises
high enough in the heavens to give them light
enough to go ahead seems ludcrous on the face
OF 1t. By looking at an almanac one will see
that from sunrise to sunset is little over nine
hours in the winter months Nature and our
government architects did not agree
As this Am. requirement is the most OBJ
noxious feature of this bill those who are in
terested should act promptly to defeat the
measure for il il once becomes a law the clerks
any effect According to the old adage. AN
ounce OF prevention is worth pound Of cure E"
CLERK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
THIS IS THE
Time OF YEAR
WHEN
men and WOMEN
BECOME


Chilled by cold, weakened by the
weather and run down generally.
Few people understand why this
is so. or what part of the BODY the
inclement weather and winds at
tack first.
Let us tell you: 1t is the kid
neys, liver or urinary organs.
These are the first parts that the
weather affects; that disease at
tacks. The kidneys take cold. the
urea Is not thrown off, but is forced
back upon the lungs, and pneu-
monla results.
But 1t Was Caused
BY Weakness of the Kidneys.
There Is only one way known to
medicine or men for promptly
checking kidney troubles and re
storing these great organs to health
and strength, and that is by the
use of Warmers Safe Cure.
IL has stood the test of time:
health;
y has done what was never done. never
II has made men stronger and healthier:
II has made women brighter and hap
1t stands alone in all these qualities.
DO you not think it would be
wise for You to use it and thus avoid
the dangers of the season? Insist
upon having it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
The Hours Of Clerks.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
IL there is any one thing in these DAYS Of
serious agitations deserving Of wholesome re-
buke it is the attempt on TIE part OF Congress
TO burden portion of our daily toilers by
lacking another hour onto department clerks.
The annexation Of Hawaii ought TO prove
sufficient diversion to the overta xed brains of
members" just now, but the annexation Of
another hour OF toll TO the already weary. hard
working clerk is n question OF serious moment
and calls forth outburst Of expression Of
contempt for the propagation OF such step.
Enough has been said on this subject 10 con-
vince the most obtuse tina; the proposition is
wrong and cruel IN the extreme.
Under the supposition that IL would deprive
| our brothers OF many retded benefits. by Wv
OF an hour OF daylight for reading. recreation
or improvement Of any kind. how Will IL he for
the oyerburdened sisters? Many Of them are
widows and mothers or orphans. Congressman
know or seem to care little what is crowded
| into and crowded out OF these lives-apparently
look upon Us as Heterogeneous mass that
ought 10 be content with full stomach aud
sufficient 10 cover our tired bodies.
As rule woman salary is less thhn man D.
and II she has any one depending upon her for
support she must in these DAYS of eNacting and
almost cespotic eustomsl practice untold
economy and various priyGtions in order 20 get
| along at ell and make those about her COM
make. sew and mend and perform the many
/ household duties incumbent (Which she can
not afford 20 hire she thus consumes every
| moment Of her wakeful boars (many of which
the Powder" OF all good intended sine should
| enjoy in sleep ard restl- After faithfully ac-
cornplishiug her home duties in the morning,
with scarcely a thought for herself (save the
knowledge of an aching heart), she hastens to
Office, there to apply vigorous will and con-
science to the work before her, and from the
! tap of the bell with short interim for lunch }
| she vexes her brain with figures and copy until
| the last tap of the bell announces release
| freedom. Freedom did say? The privilege
! Of going home there to find more work. per-
haps sick child, feeble old mother, An
| invalid daughter, either one looking to her
| coming for some needed service. What
Another hour at office. Grind grind, grind
out these lives. Build up your churches and
| pray for them, but be sure you tack on this
| extra hour of service. Don't ask them IL they
have ambition for culture, for music and
flowers. for art and science. for anything
elevating above this grind. grind. grind, tor
food TO keep the physical fires burning Tell
them as they are told every day. that they
ought to be thankful to get the work. other wise
| their privilege might be to starve. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

call up for conside ration in the Senate to-day
the Nor folk and Western bill
Mr.. Allison urged that II was neces-
sary that nothing should interfere
with .he discussion on the Sunday
civil bill which he intended to call up immedi-
ateiy. As appropriation bills always have tbs
right of way Mr.. Faulkner was Obliged to Weld.
1t is understood that the Norfolk and Western
will fight on the floor of the Senate the amend
ments made to the bill BY the Senate District
committee.
TO ENLARaK THE JURISDICTION.
The House committee on Judiciary today re-
ported favorably the Senate bill to enlarge the
jurisdiction Of justices Of the peace in the
District
HEARING POSTPONED.
The House committee on commerce has post
poEed consideration of the bill to authorize the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
railway to bridge the Potomac until next Fri
day in order to hear any objections that may be
raised against it.
ALL LOCAL AMENDMENTS AGREED TO.
During the consideration in the Senate this
afternoon of the sundry civil appropriation
bill all the amendments made by the
Senate appropriation committee to the bill
as il passed the House which affect the
District up TO and including the appropria-
ton for the Memorial association for the pur-
chase of the house where Lincoln died. as
will be found in another column of The STAR,
were agreed to. At 2 o'clock the Nicaraguan
canal bill came up and the further consideration
Of the sundry civil bill went over until to-
morrow.
THE BRIaHTwoop RAILWAY BILL
The Senate this afternoon passed the bill
which yesterday passed the House allowing the
Brightwood Railway Company to extend two
branches, one from 7th street across
Richmond to the Rock Creek ceme-
terry and another across Kenyon street
to the Geological Park. The bill was only
amended in the Senate of a section providing
that Congress reserve the right to repeal or
amend the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
A SPECIAL TAX BILL.

After The STARS account Of the proceedings
in the House closed yesterday afternoon the
House passed the bill incorporating the WASH
ington and Georgetown Terminal Railway Com
pany. The bill relating to special taxes in the
District was also passed. 1t is as follows That
all persons whose property was involved in
suits OF law or equity, or where minors were
owners at the time the arrearages of taxes were
received at 6 per cent, and penalties off may,
within six months from the date of passage Of
this bill, have the privilege Of paying said ar
rearages of taxes mp to July 1. 1892, with re-
mission OF penalties, and interest to be COM
puted at the rate Of per cent per annum.
Sec. 2. That all the drawback certificates out
standing, issued by the Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia under the act of June 2,
1880, shall be receivable for all arrears of gen.
eral iaxes due and unpaid to June 80. 1892.
The joint resolution amending the bankers
half holiday act was passed after some debate
and an Intellectual effort ON the part of Mr.. ].
ID. Taylor Of Ohio TO repeal the entire act.
CAN'T USE THE AouEprcr BRIDGE.
After long debate the bill to authorize the
Washington and Arlington Railway Company
to use portion Of the superstructure of the
Aqueduct bridge for the construction of n
bridge for their electric railway was defeated
by motion to strike out the enacting clause
made by Mr.. Blount and carried by vote Of
46 to IS.
In accordance with an agreement reached in
committee the bill to amend the general incor-
poratton law relating to trust companies was
recommitted. This bill will be abandoned.
THE CONDITION OF THE BUSCH BUILDING.
Mr.. Hunton introduced and had passed in
the Senate yesterday afternoon the following
resolution; That the Secretary Of the Treasury
and the Postmaster General be requested 10
transmit to the Senate forthwith copies OF any
correspondence that may be on file In thor ro-
spective departments relating to the alleged un-
safe condition Of the Busch building. occupied
by the money order branch of the sixth audi
tors Office, caused by the overlooking Of the
floors Of said building, and what action has been
taken to protect the persons employed therein
from danger. Also 70 report upon the advis-
ability Of transferring the sixth auditors Office
to safe fre-proof structure and using the
Busch building for such bureaus and divisions
Of the Post Office Department a. may be
deemed advisable.
BILLS PASSED BY THE SENATE.
The Senate this morning passed the bill to
incorporate the American University and the
bill TO narrow California avenue In Belair
Heights 40 that il will have q uniform width Of
ninety feet throughout its entire length.
THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN BILL
An attempt ives made by Mr.. Faulkner to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

Deatu OF EIncTtck W. HaUReI.
Mr.. limerick w. Hanseil, a resident of WASH
ington for nearly fifty years, died at his resi-
dence, Gil 9Th street northeast, this morning al
6 O'Clock. Mr.. Hsnsell was for many years an
employe of the Department Of State as conf.
dental messenger to successive Secretaries Of
State, including Marcy, Cass and Seward. He
was with the latter when the attempt was made
on the Secretary's life by the assassin Payne,
and received o serious wound from PAYNE q
knife. Mr.. Hansen has been in feeble health
for many years, the result Of partial paralysis,
no doubt induced by the wound he received,
and was obliged to resign his position on this
account in 1878. He was seventy-four years
old at the time Of his DEATH. He will be buried
from his residence Thursday at pm, and
the funeral viii be Ia charge Of the Odd Fell
lows, Of which order he was . prominent mem
Der.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
LIGHTS and shadows OF Hom.

Tomorrow evening at Hamline NJ. E. Church
the Rev. W. I. Mckinney, now Of Baltimore,
but for several years pastor Of Methodist
churches in this city. viii lecture on '.The
Lights and Shadows OF Home" The lecture
will be illustrated with large number of ex-
cellent stereopticon views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
Father Colum bfa Arrested.

Father Columbia, alias shoupe, was this after
noon arrested at his rooms over the southeast
corner Of 18th and F streets northwest, by
Detectives Carter and Gallagher on q warrant
sworn out against him by H. b Matchett.
charging him with vagrancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
Two Slight Fires ,

At O'Clock this morning fire took place in
F. s. Williams drug store, 9Th and F streets,
caused by the electric light wires, and but slight
damage was done.
A defective due at 1881 9Th street caus.d
loss Of about S25 yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
How Ir LOOKS To Ne

don't understand Why 80 many people will con.
tend over the price q 25 or 5oc. srticle and IN
the same hour buy Fnyniturs Carpets, de-. on
creoit-no. that's not the wo-d-instdttn.rnt No
credit eboutit ask the dealer lend you SOC.
and you VIII nnd out They always pay about so per
day when would pay ss for six-foot Dining Table
On instsllmeut when could buy the Is
People say want the table &c. ane have only few
dollars would eat OF . kitchen table and get the
other ne It resk ard save g certainly could not
raise %. could not s1ord TO otre some dealer g.
They can make . bie show for . while but pay day
must come, and many times the goods ''vuiird"
away ana the poor women and children cling 70 their
hds and with bitter tears watch the hands that
their beds away. How much better so pay yon rc.
snd z n.eesssry 20 slow and feel that matter Who
Don't stop minute. resd my prices and maze your
own celculations.
nix-foot Extsns n Table. oak % es; foldfnr Bed
"a o0i Solid OAK sideboerd 81. 81; very n3ce onaa
ei2 20 to ST. spring Roller Shsdes .5c- Sft Cur
s:in d to,s. asc x sSlid 3ss cans.ssss chsi. for
Elder Down Quilts Is 81 China sik. with riiislips
lining. f3 80; Roll-top Desk and Book Cess. e25.
We can't name $40. ooo worth Of new, crisp ouicl-
selling goods. but We can show them We only ash
ron 70 come and SEE
N. @. GRAsTY,
Double stores.
Furniture. osrpsts; China. Glass. Tin ware. 70.
l5l0.l2 1th q. n. ". bet ando
DON'T dono al yoa Try.
Cotscn-:op Mattress. sip9le. ~; double. A a
Medium Asffrees. rood tick. h., "a 50: Cnhol-
sfcred toss 9lSo; Hair Nass sss. es 90. &C.
Come ana -. faao
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
Valentine Day at the Kindergarten.

Many little hearts will beat with pleasure to-
day. for the busy little fingers of the pupils of
the National kindergarten have been busy
making valentines to add their mite to the
large package of valentines that will be dis
tributed today in the nine free kindergartens
OF Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

MI. ShermsH's Bond Proposition Approved.
The Senate finance committee has decided to
report :favorably Mr.. Sherman's proposition
providing for an issue of five-year per cent
bonds to maintain the gold reserve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

Paul Neuman, who came from Honolulu to
represent Queen Liliuokalani at Washington,
Prince David and party, left Saa Francisco Sat-
urday on the pm. train for the east
Sallie j. Moore, the pretty Kentucky girl who
mysteriousy disappeared from New York city,
was located by detectives in Philadelphia last
week, but che got away.
The U. s. $. Constellation arrived at Hamp-
ton Roads Sunday after a voyage to France and
Italy in the interests OF the Columbian EXPOSE
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
IT'S ASTONISHING

insAntty resulting ffum functional derange-
ments, tbs persistent use Of the " Presc1ip-
ton will, By restoring the natural functions,
generally e6sct . cure
For women suffering from any chronic
female complaint or weakness; for women
who arc rundown or overworked; at the
change from girlhood to womanhood: and,
later, ct the critical change Of lie "-it d q
medicine that safely and certainly builds up,
sercn2thens, regulates, and cures.
II It Doesn't, II Il ever fails TO bsne0t q
core, you have your money back.
what more can anyons ask
L. anything that fm't sold In this way
likely to b just - eood"s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

Judge Jack-on's Nomination Goes over.
The only business transacted in executive
session yesterday afternoon was the presents-
ton Of the nomination Of Judge jackson BY
Chairman Hoar Of the Judiciary committees. with
a report fsyorlng 10 confirmation. Objection
was made. and under the rules the nomination
went over uuti the next executive session
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

University of Michigan Alumni.
The Washington Association of the University
of Michigan will give banquet at Wizards on
Thursday evening. The association numbers
124 persons, including eighteen members of
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

She gives her case ~ follows:
For year more have had Great deal Of trouble
In breathing Ny nose felt very dry and parshed.
with considerable secretion. which dificult to
remove Ny would often feel stuffed up. with .
continual fuilness In throst necessitating fire.
auent henmtng clearing my throat. TO tsy and get
rid Of what felt Ike Q lump which DISTRACTED my
ereathing. had . constant feeling IL would
sunocste. and ! seemed TO all my lungs with
air. Nv sleep much broken and hsd to sleep
In chair proppsd mp with pillows IL mpos-
sble for me TO lie In bed without producing spells o.
wheexing and shortness of breath. At these timss
felt - II would suocate until the attack would
away. when would have partial relief. TO return
again in o short time.
hssrinS Of the success OF pr. Jordan In such
went TO him In November and he has cured of al
my symptoms. Ny bresthinz Is perfectly natural
now. have no wheezne or sho-tness OF breath. Ny
nose is clear dryness. I sleep we'll and feel
refreshed when l rise. feel we'll and am highly
delighted with the result Of his treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

Lieut.. Vance. company G. 18th infantry,
lately contaminated and dismissed from the
service Tor making an assault on the wife u
Lieut.. Johnstoae Of the same regiment. shot
himself through the head at Fort douglas So
urdny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

At Green River, wyo., yesterday Jailer Kinds
was assaulted by three desperate prisoners who
made their escape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

NO anti-pyrins In Bromo Settler.
Cures III headaches. Trial bottle loo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
SHE FELT As Ii SHE Wou1D
SUFFocATE.

Miss Augusta Sproesser young lady yet in heI
teens who resides With her parents At No. 20oS Gt
IT. n W. has been affected for a year with
distressing condition of her nose throat and lungs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14

Jcures Colds. Coughs. Sore Throat. Group. Influenza
whcoping Cough. Bronchitis and Asthma certain
cure Cor Consumption IN FIRST stages and relief
in advanced stages Use at once. You viii see the
excellent effect after taking the Hrst doss. Sold by
dealers everywhere Large bottles. so cents and 81
n4-tu. th&s6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits were issued today 10 Ii,
following: J. h. Lewis, two brick dwellings q
llso and lls2 Florida avenue northeast
5000. 8. II. Walker, one brick dwelling .,
oOi street northeast; %, $50. Bertha solomon
two frame dwellings ct IS and IS N street south
east; $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
HEALING TIE SICK.

AN EMINENT PHYSICIANS LIFE-woRX-A RE-
MARKABLE SCIENCE AND HOW 1T
BENEFITS HUMANITY.
HIS LECTURES AND PUBLIC HEALING IN
THIS CITY HAVE BENEFITED HUN
DEEDS. WHILE THOUSANDS HAVE
BEEN NoSPLUssED OVER HIS
MARVELLOUS WORK
80 DAYS FREE"
EXTRAORDINARY DIAGNOSIS AND REMAaKA-
BILE CURES
ALL CHRONIC AND OBSCURE DISEASES DE-
TEcTED. LOCATED AND DESCRIBED
WITHOUT ASKING QUESTIONS.
LOOKING AT THE TONGUE Oh
FEELING THE PULSE.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-22
From Professor Scott.

Agricultural Editor:-Your position
about farm work for students taking
agricultural courses, as expressed in
your paper for October 26, is substan-
TALLY that which has been taken in the
New Hampshire college. AS a rule,
the college has given work to all stu
dents that have wanted it. The price
generally paid has been twelve and one
half cents per hour, although more has
sometimes been paid when the charac-
ter of the work warranted it. l hope
the changes being made in the agricul.
tural courses will make it possible to
follow the plan which is being followed
in mechanical engineering courses,
All students have to take a certain
number of shop exercises to secure a
certain proficiency in carpenter work,
iron work, etc. Sometimes a student
enters who has become a good machin-
list or a good carpenter. He is ''passed
up on that subject and does not take
it with his class. If, however, there is
need of an extra machinist or carpen-
ter, he is employed and paid by the
hour tor his spare time. There ought
to be in agricultural courses certain
kinds of work to be required and not to
be paid for; but such work ought to be
very different from the ordinary farm
work which has been done by the stu
dent before entering college.
c. w. SCOTT.
NJ II Cn1loxn not On
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-22

WHETHER, in the long run, this
strenuous mode OF fighting these evils
will prove of superior merit to the old
way of submitting TO the inevitable,
and "waiting for the clouds to roll by"
remains TO be discovered. When the
wheat nudge cam into New England,
New England gave up growing wheat.
In time the nudge ceased to multiply;
and we again grow wheat, though the
nudge was never destroyed by
Now, by taking this work into our "
hands, instead of leaving it TO the
course of nature, have we fixed these
plaques upon ourselves for all future
time? And if this be the fact, had we
not better have left the work TO Mother
Nature9 But what Yankee will be con
tent to do that, when he sees any other
possible way out?