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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

An Odd Sort of Crank Who Called to See
the President Today.
Among the early morning callers at the White
House this morning was woman appRre ntly
forty or forty-five years old, who was extremely
anxious to see President Harrison. Her con
versation indicated that she was of Irish par
entage and her conduct was that of woman
whose mind was not altogether right.
my name is Annie Delaney" she said, 'ant
/ must see the President
"But the President is busy" she was told
That made no difference with her, for sh,
said she had plenty Of time to spare and sh,
was willing to wait all day. As she could no
see the President she would be content with
seeing Secretary Hslford this morning, and Sc
she was ushered into Mr.. Haiford's Office. The
door was closed and after . short conversation
the secretary pressed button and Officer John
Kenny responded to the call.
He took the woman in charge and WAS soor
on his way to police headquarters with her
! Upon his arrival there he called upon Sanitary
Officer Frank. and that official had lengthy
interview with her.
She told him that she was here from New
York and that she was willing to work for he,
living but she was under the breath OF a
, man named Mike Smith, who lives in Provi
dence. r. l.. and until the President breaks his
breath she can do nothing.
II wish you had seen me the other day." she
said when the sanitary officer expressed doubt
about the mans blowing his breath SO far "He
was in Providence and was here and he blew
his breath through my arms until they were
black
HE blows on my feet until my shoes burst
open and he has blown on my body and broken
my corsets all to pieces.
The sanitary officer tried to reason with her,
but she said, II must see the President before /
leave"
Their she went on to tell Of the influence the
mans breath had over her and said that he was
wearing her husbands wedding ring.
Mr.. Frank suggested that she ought to have
him arrested in Providence, and she said she
had tried to do 80, but that policeman could
not get near enough to him; that he would
blow his breath upon them and had already
given two of them a shock.
Il only want his breath broken from my
body" she said, "and then I'll be satisfied"
In conversation with Officer Kenny she said
the influence over her was SO great that she wal
made to steal dress in Providence and then
she was sent to jail.
Sanitary Officer Frank will have her cared
for by one of the police matrons and will have
her examined as to her sanity. In the mean
while he will communicate with her relatives in
New York city. She says she has a cousin in
that city named McCaffrey as we'll as brother
and other relatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

The Toe blockade ct Nsntucket Islsud was
raised yesterday by the steamer Nantucket,
which succeeded In landing the mails and .
small quantity Of freight near Sankaty Head
Alonso K. Florida and Jesss Cockrsll, pro-
pristors Of the Bank Of Arrow Rock, No. made
an assignmsnt Saturday and the bank closed.
A numbsr Of account books Of the EdgsAsld
and Nashville Glenn. Manufacturing Company,
which disappeared last August, have been found
by . tramp.
George Rodler, agsd six. and his aunt, Kate
Rodler, aged twenty-five, were burned 10 dsath
1t PattsbuTy, Pa, ysstsrdAy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
The c. A. C. Athletic Exhibition.

Another well-atteuded and highly interesting
athletic exhibition took place in the gymnasium
Of the Columbia Athletic Club last Saturday
night. Messrs. Seweii and Ross gave IN exhi-
bition on the trspeze that would do credit to
professionals. Crossley, Sewell, Hough, Bean
and Ross contested in the horizontal bar exer-
else and McElhone carried Of the laursls in the
one-hand vault by clearing feet 6 inches. The
standing high leap resulted in q tie between
Hough and Bean at feet z inches. Heintz and
Stearns gave q scientific exhibition with foils
and Darby and Carpenter contested with broad
swords. The wrestling WAS especially interest
ing. The contest between Messrs. Blunt and
Schaefer resulted in q draw, - did also the
match between Mitchell and Purman. Green
and Elder gave a rafting exhibition with the
gloves and Hensley and Van Lindren followed
In an exciting three-round bout. The closing
attraction was . sparring exhibition Of the
farcical order between two employees Of the club
and enlisted great applause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
sUFFOCATED BY GAS
An Old Man Found Dead I'm His Room ss
the Mt. Vernon House.

An Old Man Found Dead in His Room "a
the Mt. Vernon Hsu.e.
This morning about 5 O'Clock, when the clerk
OF the Mt Vernon Hous went through the
hall on his way from his room 70 the Office he
detected smell OF gas, but no attention vas
paid TO Is, ~ he thought the odor was no,
strong enough to make him believe that there
was anything unusual about IT, Ho did not
give the matter q second thought. but vent 10
the Office and attended 10 his duiiea
Later in the morning il was discovered that
the gas N one Of the rooms was escaping. and
there was 9 guest In the room II vas room
No. SO, and its occupant was an elderly man
named John r. swartlsy, who had registered
there Two weeks ago - having come from Col
man. Pa he had not been seen nj the bresk-
fast table, and when one Of the hotel employees
was sent to his room he knocked on the door,
but received no response. He then discovered
that the smell OF gas was strong about the door
OF the room, and instead Of waiting 70 pick the
lock he broke open the door and raised the
window, hoping the man not dead and THAI
be might possibly be able TO save his life
FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED.
Then he pulled the covering from over the
head OF the man who occupied the bed and he
was satisfied that life was extinct. although
there was not the foaming from the mouth
such as Is almost invariably the caSe with per-
sons who die from inhaling illuminating eas
The deceased was sixty -siH years old and had
full white beard. His head WAS buried In his
pillow and his hands were clasped ~ though he
had offered up prayer after getting into bed
His baggage consisted Of two valises and some
bedding. The vslses were tied together with
pieces Of rope. and between the yalise aud the
fastening he had . number Of county papers
from Pennsylvania
During his STAY here the unfortunate man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

There will be an interesting entertainment
and an energetic hop tonight under the auspices
of Columbia Typographical Union. No. 10I.
The affair will come off at Typographical
Temple &c street opposite the pension build
ing), commencing at 8 O'Clock The en-
tertainment program will close at 10, after
which two hours or more will DO devoted to
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

Marriage licenses have been issued by rs
clerk of the court to the following: chss. p.
Daley and Mary II. Redmond; John o. Howard
and Pauline jackson; samuel b. Posey and
Florence SHRED; Robert NJ Mathany and Bessis
E. Bowen; John E. Morony and Mary HAeer-
mann; Thos. B. Hughes OF Cavesyille. Va, and
Mamie B. Crickenburger Of Lyndhurst. Va;
Donald Donaldson and Margaret Fswcstt Of
Hyattsville, Nd: Charles }. Baker Of Balti-
more and Kate Walker; Augustus J. plumsr
and Lettscia b. Cling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

The steamer City OF Taunton OF the Fail River
line punched . hole In her hull yesterday while
trying to make her dock ct FAN River, Mass,
through the ice-bound slip. The Plymouth Of
the same line smashed the buckets Of her wheel
and went to Newport for repairs.
The committee in charge Of the construction
Of the big 6eugerfest hall to be erected ct
Cleveland, Ohio, next summer has tendered the
use OF the structure free Of rent for the national
convention Of the Epworth LsaguA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

The federal grand Jury at San Antonio,
Texas, has found no indictments aeainst any Of
the Msxicans charged with participating ir the
late revolutionary movement, the first steps
being taken on United States soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

The friends Of DR.. Clara W. McNaughton
we're surprised to hear Of the death Of her aged
mother. Mrs. Ruth A. walworth, which oc-
CURED Tuesday, January IL, after an illness Of
but weeks duration. Rev. DIR. Bartlett held
brief services Friday afternoon at o'clock, In
which he referred to the long and exemplary life
Of the deceased and Of her strong faith, re-
membered and expressed even in her last mo-
msnts. DR.. McNsughton left the city ct TAO
for Akron, n. T., where the deceased had form
eriy lived for many years and whore other
members Of The family are burisd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
a Grip Car Accident.

Saturday night Mr. George H. Grisvold q
Pennsylvania, IVES struck by grip car No. II %
l4h street and New York avenue and rendered
unconscious from conclusion Of the brain. He
was removed TO the Emergency Hospital and
thence TO Providence Hospital, where 10 has
reeained CONSEQUENCES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
Souvenir Col NJ.

In compliance viii many requests. THs ssAs
has secured, for the accommodation Il ~
patrons, . supply Of Columbian Exposisioa
Souvenir half dollar coins, which YIN b fur
nished ct cost prics.--ous dollar s.cA- Apply
st the counter Of TEE srAR business o6kes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

On Saturday night Alfred Byx, sgsd twenty
seven. stopping at Meyers Hotel, 40 Psnnsyi-
vaniA avenue, clipped and fell in front Of ~
hotel He was supposed TO be but slightly hurt,
but yesterday morning complained Of feeling
ill- A physician was ssnt for. but Mr.. Byk disd
in . short time. DIR. Schscfsr gsve . csrss6-
cate Of death from conclusion Of the brain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
ACCOUNTANTS

R1oks AZ DIIED. STATEMENT or AFFAIRS
sg rsTii H['n.rs hip sstsisnents. DC
..x1elr Accountant and Auditor. LIZA o. M
1e--'r " institute Of Aecounts. New fork. ss21-6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

InfoemAsion from Berlin ssys sAn6 ssvsass>s
new easss Of cholsrs snd nins dsHshs ooenrsp1
In IL Nitlsbsu Asylun h Halla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

THE REFORMATION.
The mercury is toiling up.
It's course with joy we see
And cheer it on; for full of grief
Would it's back-sliding be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

He; my remark was trife complicated"
She: Yes; the triviality and the complica-
ton were distinctly visible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

1t was a long ride through a desolate and
dangerous country. and the politician sought
to relieve the monotomy by philosophic musings
on his recent victory and the embarrassments
that even success brings.
Hold up your hands,
The stage coach gave a lurch and stopped
The ray Of light that shot into the vehicle
turned the scattering rain into myriads Of
evanescent gems.
What do you want?' asked the politician
with a firnhess which showed that be bad faced
danger before.
Your money"
Here it is"
'Your watch and diamond ring"
They are yours
81 must say yer good nasured, any how" said
one Of the highwaymen.
'Not at all. Are you sure that's all you
desire?"
What in thunder did you think We wanted2"
81 Was afraid"-and the politicians voice
trembled httle-'that you wanted an Office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SAIE-PIANOS

t,oR SALE - OSE BHifLIASr TONE BFhrTI
Ia u4sbuxIry. slightly Used rand upYixht rixno.
fu.iy ~xrrsnted 0sy tl,,5 cash. AZ 6. L. WILD
EEf =. tg' stA - "a. agents FOR the ceebrs ted
6r-utsL x Is .ch gl.nos IAsI-tjt.
I'UR ~ALE-wF HAVE TWO VERY HANDSOME
4 uJrt<ht pianos, one a medium size and one large
-lK@. 10th n1&EniHl~Et Instruments and the finest
rraE.s. n al cal - bouEht a very low prize on
monthly payments. or vii take a square piano At
.ul value part payuisa; AUd balance cash or clio
monthly.
Don'i fail TO see thss- elegant bargains
TIE PLANO EXCHANGE WARE ROOMS.
81 ei3 Pennsylvania ave.
l-fR SABA NICE-TONED NEDIUM-sIZE
Chickerins square Pa O; IN e,e.ant order. only
. 20 - uuonfrly payments. Otker bargains
LAG THE PIANO EXCHANGE glS Pa ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

Thank goodness" said the calendar as the
last Of the late leap year went into the waste
basket, II won't have to work overtime this
year"
There's only one thing to look out for in
counterfeiting these here Columbian coins"
said one crook to another
What's that?'
you want to be careful not to make 'em too
good"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
Plan

PIANOS
BEGINNERS.
W receiving from our factory every month
l.s- shiFm-rf. u Piano. and in order 20 make
= s'Qsa rninx Will sell few pianos suited Tor
t-<ilu-fs' pr.cfiss ranging FROM slO 90 So Chick
- n. rs Ter DunAztn aud other males; VIII sell
: rayIl-lts and will take any piano back within
l"af r. for better 81 the same price As
irsi I'D ~ a. Scount
ais = q SMITH 1,l5 p.nna ave NV
kOt sALE-AT A GREAT SACRIFICE To MAKE
foona. - Asnifrent '..rEINWAy" Grand piano.
80 - n-S g 81 81 800; nov for e215 cash Al q.
f'OR sALI-sN ELEGANT SQUARE PIANO.
.aI $40 - cash and ~ per month Be sure 70
VI eAssin- HUGO wORCH co. rs 9Th ST
n " fi-no- for rent SLOAN
styh sAE-AN UPRIGHT PIANO FOR ais
= ssh ,u.l "a octave; rosewood csse; nearly nsw
~ l-f4-ici PfEIFFER . CONLfYR.
- ALI 1ith Ct q y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

Mexico. But 1t q done very quietly and L III LOT
you into the secret. There are from twenty to
thirty pool rooms, where hundreds daily play
the horses, which is o sort Of tin cup a. thew
say in Colorado. method of gambling, or
way down the scale OF betting There
are over one hundred quiet poker games
regularly conducted, some Of which are so
'blooded that SIS is the ante and with no limit
OF course, you can find any ante and limit you
want. There are over forty faro games with q
betting limit of from $40 to 500 on a single
card. Many Of the establishments are elegantly
fitted up, one which 1 have in mind costing
over 600 Costly and abundant spreads
of viands, wines and cigars are at the disposal
Of the customers. have seen as high as IS. 900
lost at sitting. will say, however, that as a
rule the games are what are denomiua ted square.
That is, while the odds are always against the
player, he is not feeced. The gambling places
are all chartered, that is. they are regu-
larry organized clubs and exist modestly and
quietly it is true, for il is against their prin-
ciples to make . splurge under Q charter
obtained as If they were purely social
organizations. as such they term them
selves. The general public are not admitted to
the faro games and one gains entrance only by
introduction or by personal acquaintance
There's lots of money in Boston and in the
towns tributary to the city, such as Cambridge
Lowell, Lynn, Maiden, Newton and Others and
though they take the bells OF the car horses
and muffie their feet in felt, SO they can't make
noise on Sundays, man gambling instinct ia
as strong in these Puritan settlements as any,
where else in the world and they put it in
practice"
"Southsrn railroads" said E. B. stahlmAn Of
Nashville, chairman Of the executive commit
tee Of the Southern Railway and Steamboat
Association. with headquarters at Atlantis, o.
the Normandis to TIE STAB representative
this morning, ''are not in an encouraging con-
dition at present, and % many circumstances
conspire to produce it that II would be ex-
hausting TO enumerate them. The shortage in
the cotton crop affected the freight earnings Of
the cotton roads materially, but the local
freight and passenger traffic also hiss been far
below the standard. Nest Of the rosde are In
the hands Of receivers. The competition BY
see md the inland waterwaya b very strong.
The fixing oferstes arbitrarily low By state
railroad commissions has sdded TO our
burdeaa Tbs roads are, In fact, in . condition
utterly unprspared to withstand further i'd
verse legislation, national or state. We ere
staggering under enormous floating debts and
il We are let alone 10 work out our own saliva
ton ve hope eventually 70 pull through Our
eaxnings are small per mile, some fuads rating
- low - ESQ TO d, 900. 1he Psunsyi1nias
gross sarnings per nils ere 81, 900 end nat
from %, ooo 70 el0 60 PEI mila have lost
prepared . eaioulasion Which sAows tat in ny
districs on IN average aotual cost q construc-
ticn q go 900 per nils thsa IL rods have
pstd but ~ Psr cent pr sanun- II win -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

A high binder-The publisher of ornamental
books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
FOR SALE-LOTS.

E,oR sAi.E-s. 700 FEET OF GROUND OK 5TH
y n = bet. T. and " Sta near the new government
printing tie site Will sell for 81 square foot for
nsrf tn DAYS OwNkRx star Office ja23-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

marked quotation-''Put money in thy
purse"
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| DeForest, R. E., Connecticut, 22l lat st. ne.
Dickerson. W. W.. Kentucky, 1854 P st. NV
Dingiey. Nelson, jr.. Maine, Hamilton. 8.
| Dixon. VIM. W.. Montana, Shoreham.
| Doan r. E.. Ohio, Fredonia.
Dockery, Alexander NJ, Missouri, Wizards.
Deliver, j. F., Iowa, Hamilton.
Donovan, d. D.. Ohio, Metropolitan.
Dunphy. E. j., New York, Arlington.
Durborow. Allen c.. Illinois. 1926 G ST. NV.
Edmuuds, P. c., Virginia, 245 Del. ave. ne.
Ellis. w. T., Kentucky, Cochran
| Elliott. VIM, South Carolina, Metropolitan.
English Thomas Dunn, New Jersey, Ebbitt.
Enloe. b. A.. Tennessee. 252 Del ave. n.e
Enochs, w. H., Ohio. Ebbtt.
Epes. J. F.. Virginia, 245 Del ave. ne.
Everett, R. W., Georgia, Ill st. sc,
Fithian, G. W., Illinois. Wizards.
Fellows ]. R. New York, 1922 jefferson st.
Funston, E. H., Kansas. SO6 10th st. NV.
Foreman, W. s.. Illinois, lila G st.
Forney, W. H.. Alabama, Metropolitan,
Fyan, r. W., Missouri, ia Nd ave. ne.
Gantz. N. e., Ohio, 6l3 Maryland ave. ne.
Geissenhainer: J. A., New Jersey, Arlington.
Geary, I. J., California, Willard's
Grady. B. F., North Carolina, 2l3 9Th IT. ne.
Greenlesf. H. s., New York, iO9 LIST st. ne.
| German. ]. 8, Michigan, 9l7 ST.
Grout, W. w.. Vermont, Arlington
Hall, o. NJ, Minnesota. 1902 St
Hallowel, E., Pennsylvania, National
Hare, d. D., Ohio, 201 East Capitol st
Harries, W. H., Minnesota. 1921 Conn. ave.
Harmsr, Alfred c., Pa, 20I North Capitol.
Harter, Michael D.. Ohio, Normandie.
Haugen. N. p. Wisconsin, 8l4 18th St
Hayes. "; L, Iowa, 1926 G st
/ Haynes, w. E, Ohio. Rigcs
| Heard, John T., Missouri, Riggs.
| Henderson, d. B.. Iowa, ll23 18th Ut. nv.
Henderson, J.S., North CaroIina, Metropolitas
Henderson, Thomas j., Ill, 2l3 North Capitol
Herbert. H. A.. Alabama, Metropolitan.
Hermann, Binger, Ore. 1854 Man. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

APfREHESsIvE.
off marriage is lottery"
Said Chappie, II will thank
The wife / get if she will not
Describe me as q blank"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-11-10
Disonmntsd the "NInsher."

Three decidedly attractive girls got on a
Sixth avenue elevated train at Forty-sec-
ond street, and Immediately score of
masculine eyes were leveled at them. The
girls found seats together and tried to APP
pear unconcerned and quite oblivious to
the pronounced advances for a Irritation
from two young swells who sat opposite.
But all their efforts to appear at ease were
unavailing The young men persisted, and
the girls blushed and looked uncomfort-
able.
Finally one of the girls opened II small
sketchbook on her lap, and then raising her
eyes she gazed straight at her admirer OPP
posite. He petted his mustache and smiled.
She made few strokes with her pencil i'm
the sketchbook, but did not smile. When
she raised her eyes again, he realized that
she was sketching him. The other two
girls watched the progress of the sketch
and giggled This with the smiles of the
other passengers, was more than the sub
iect of the sketch could endure. Hecrossed
and recrossed his legs, pulled his hat down
until it touched his nose and at last rushed
desperately into the next car. When he
had gone, the girls closed the unsoiled
pages of the sketchboob and laughingly
threw away the bit of pencil, which, when
picked up by another passenger, proved tC
be quite devoid of lead.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-11-10

PRINCE DE JOINNlLLE. gerous to his ma
tive land. But now he has achieved his
object quietly apd in a manner entirely I'M
suspected though not unprecedented, and
the most radical republican among his
countrymen can hardly find it in his heart
to object. He has had necktie named after
him and is thereby enrolled among the i'm
mortals without the assistance or consent
of the Academic Franchise.
Incidentally, though of less Importance
of course, it may be mentioned that the
prince has recently completed his memoirs,
and they will soon be given to the w )rld.
They ought to make interesting reading,
for the prince has seen much of the world
in the - years of his life and has a rare lit
erary faculty Tor narrating what he has
seen. He has some new stories to relate,
too, it is said, of the court of his father,
Louis Philippe His account of his expert
ences in the French navy, for which he was
bred and in which he rose to the rank Of
vice admiral, should be very valuable, and
it will be interesting to note the opinions
of our own country, acquired by him dur
ing his visits here.
The prince has been undoubtedly brave
man. At Vera Cruz he captured General
Arsta with his own hand, and he served
with distinction at Mogadore, in Morocco.
He begged for employment in any capacity
with the army of France in the Franco
Prussian war, and under the title of Colo
mel Lutherod managed to do little fight
/ ing for his country Gambetta was afraid
of his influence, however, and banished
him from France, but he was soon back
again and was elected to the assembly. In
1856 he was banished again by the gen
eral law of expulsion, and his name was
stricken from the rolls of the navy. He
has written good deal on naval matters
for The Revue DIES Deux Mondes and has
published several works, but his memoirs
will be of greater interest than all the rest
together