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now HE HELPED BEGINNER.
A Characteristic Story of Booth Told by q
Washington Actor.

A Characteristic Story Of Booth Told by q
Washington Actor.
A member OF the Stock Comedy Company at
the National Theate. told q very characteristic
story Of Mr.. Booth as indicative of
his tender and helping nature. young
man had Joined the company Of Mr.. Booth
without the knowledge of his parents who
were known to the eminent tragedian. He
was playing subordinate parts aud the salary
that be received was only sufficient to
pay his necessary expenses. After a rather
disastrous season-it was the winter OF 1879
the company disbanded The young
aspirant for stage honors was in an uncom-
Portable predicament as he was without funds
and was too proud to fall back on the
aid Of his parents. While he was bordering
over his position and wondering what on earth
he would d. MIR. Booth passed by and recog-
missing him. stopped "Well, my young boy.
what are YOU going to do!'
Il don't know. was the reply" 81 have jus t
paid my board bill and only have couple of
dollars remaining"
Come along with me-" said Mr.. Booth. 81
am going down the street and you can tell me
all about it,
They continued the walk and Mr.. Booth
with him which was at hand. Mr..
Booth stepped to the cashiers desk and had
check cashed. Az they left Mr. Booth
slipped something into the young mans hand
and patting him on the shoulder said:
"Cheer up, my boy. better times are
coming. and perhaps this will help you until
you find something to do. Don't say any thing
to your parents about this" When tine money
was examined it was found to contain
$3.50. This is only one OF many similar
cases in which Mr.. Booth is known to have
put his hand in his own pocket to aid a
young member of his company who was in
hard luck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
THE GIMLET KNIFE.

A Curious Weapon That il Used by this
Louisiana Creoles.
According to the Louisiana correspondent o,
the Chicago Times the Creoles of the 'Cajun
region in that state go armed with a singular
weapon known as the gimlet knife.
The gimlet knife is a weapon so dangerous
that it's manufacture is forbidden by law Thi.
is one Of the smallest fighting knives used BY any
people of the earth and one of the most deady v.
In length this knife is hardly longer than long
glmlei SO that it can readily be concealed in
side III, wGi-tband of the trousers
The handle Is not set on parallel with the
blade "a in an ordinary knife. bnt Mt right
angles like that OF gimlet. hence the name.
The handle is grk sped with the blade between
the second and third fingers. the upper part o.
the blade being drawn Gown 10 a shank so as 10
prevent cutting the fingers when the knife is 10
held. The blade when in position represents
mereiv an extension OF the axis of the arm. and
is not held at right angles with the arm, as the
villain in the play holds his knife The blade
Is made Of The best razor steel. is double edged
for the lower two-thires OF its length and Is NJ
keen a razor.
1T Is not daeger-p .;nted. but has Tie
stronger formation of n rounding point 1kc
blade IL short, but long enough 10 inflict fata
wound. and so strong and keen that il will
divide a rib under "a powerful blew or cut
through any garment iise 50 much PAPER. The
REGULAR rosi ion o. the handle leaves nothing
fc- AN adrersnrv to grasp n: except the blade.
SO that il is almost Impossible for the uIelder
OF the knife TO be disar1ned. the more so as ,hC
handle curves In at the end. giving She finger,
u better hold upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
Amateur Base Ball.

The ''Preps'' OF Kendall Green won tho class
championship yesterday afternoon by defeat
irg the class of SO by 10 to G. Cummings and
Eoxly, the crack battery Of the college. were in
the points for the winners and Sessions and
Cussack for the class OF '96.
The Young McGuire's Club defeated the
IonnG Nations yesterday BY to l. The win
ming battery was Rowland Tillv. The winners
viii play all clubs whose members are fifteen.
Address |. Leayey. $40 5th street
The second team of Gcnzaga College defeated
tho first Juniors of Georgetown College yesier-
day afternoon bv 10 TO 2. The second team
has not lost a game this season.
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Base Ball Notes .

Base Ball Notes.
Meakin came near losing the game by his
wildness
Play for the batter. boys. let him hit the ball.
Hoy's catch Of McKean's fly with two men on
bases in the eighth cut off two runs and saved
the game.
It's not often Hoy has an off day. He's in
the game again.
How Brought in two runs by hits O'Rourke' 3
hard hit to Mexican, which the latter fumbled
long enough to let the captain reach first, won
the game.
Ewing made a great catch of Farrel's fy to
right center, which seemed good for n triple at
least. When Buck came in the crowd cheered
him and yelled. Don't do that again.
Umpire McQuade gave the visitors generally
the worst of 1t on close decisions, which is
right. Virtue. however. was safe in the seventh
when declared out. o Rourke safe in the
eighth.
Cincinnati won yesterdays game by one of
the greatest batting streaks ever witnessed in
Boston. When the smoke cleared away in the
Cincinnati's eighth inning nine runs had been
earned on eleven hits, with a total of fifteen
bases.
Heavy batting won the game for Brooklyn at
Eastern Park yesterday afternoon. Stein was
in excellent form and the st. Louis batsmen
only hit him at intervals.
McNabb of Baltimore met his Waterloo yes
terday. Eleven hits, of which five we're doubles.
Was the score against McNabb in the first three
innings. This fu,Il!ade. along with Il base on
balls and couple of errors, resulted in nine
runs.
The New Yorks fell down before Pittsbrrg
yesterday because ther played bad ball. Ihev
made many errors. run bases with poor jndg
ment and could not hit killen With any effect
after the first inning.
Hemming OF the LOUisvilles put the ball over
The plate like shot Tor the first eiSn; inning
but weakened In the ninth. Then the Phliies
went in and pounded a victory. making five
runs in two innings.
Dalv at second and Richardson al short
felied gTandIy for Brookl,n yesterday.
McGiI. held the Orioles safe throughout yes
terday. Robinson and Rei:z getting five OF their
eight hits
i large crowd was hand ut New York yes
terday and roasted Umpire Gaifney for several
close decisions. which, however. had no bearing
on the general result.
This IL the vay Arson ''joliied'' Hanlon on
the recent deal whereby O'Rourke was let 20 to
Louisville: Med, you got the best Of it. Tay
lor is a good one. and Jennings Is all right |
am sorry he is sick. but he will come out ahead.
D Rourke is a good man. no doubt of that. We
have not had chance against YOUR Baltimore
team with HIM in the game. but we watch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
THE OHIO REPUBLICANS,
senator Sherman Sends . Letter to the Con.
vention Bidding Them to Stick to the Old
Lines,

Senator Sherman Sends a Letter tn the Con-
vention Bidding Them to Stick to the Old
Lines.
After The SrAR's report Of the Ohio repub-
lcan convention closed Yesterday letter was
read from Senator Sherman, now in this city,
Senator Sherman discussed the Ohio situation.
eu.ogiZed the republican party and asserted
that the democratic party relies upon tempo
rary discomfort. the slumbering aaimosiries of
the rebellion and the corrupt agencies OF the
city Of New York for its success. He concluded:
"Under these circumstances 1t should be the
pride and glory of the republican party in Ohio
to take tho lead in our coming election to revive
the latent energy and enthusiasm OF the olden
times. to bury out Of sight all the petty divis-
ions and discussions inseparable from political
strife. AMI. with courage and hope. to advance
our national honor. as i'll 1868. with our princi-
pies emblazoned on every fold. with pride in the
past and with confidence that the patriotic
people of the United States will rally to our
support wherever n free ballot and fair coun.
is permitted by the ruling powers of the demo-
cratic party. Very sincerely yourr,
JOHN SHERMAN"
The committee on permanent organization,
after several ballots. selected III. NJ. Daagherty
of Fayette as chairman and Z. W. Messenger OF
Athens rs secretary. The committee on resolu-
tons appointed subcommittee with Judge
Lawrence OF Logan. ex-controler OF the treas
ury, as chairman. TO draft platform. large
number OF resolutions on the pension. tariff
and currency questions were handed in for con-
siderator.
Judge Lawrence. in his own behalf. submitted
to the committee the following plank:
1--WE are in favor of gold and silver coin on
rarity as legal tender money. To this end we
favor law which shall fix just ratio between
gold aud silver for coinage aud that shall i'm
pose Larger duties on commodities imported
from countries in which such coinage shall not
be received "n e parity than Oh tho-e imported
from countries where'i: shall be 80 received"
Tho convention then adjourned Until 10
O'Clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
FALLS CHURCH NEWS.
How Mr.. Quick Put u Robbrr TO Flight
Oth,r Notes of interest

Correspondence &C The Fveniu.- star
FALLS CHURCH Va. June Z. 1893.
bold attempt at highway robbery or some
thing worse was attempted on Wednesday night
last. Mr.. Tunis c. Quick. with a lady. was re-
turning from Washington in n buggy. and Just
after crossing the rail! oal track at TorrisoDs
ON turning bend in the road. he noticed
fire by the sitlc of the road and six men
gathered around. He took The prccau.ion to
draw his pis;o. snd have it ready in case of
emergency. As they api reached one OF the
men left the group and stood i'll the road. and
rs he came up took hold of the bride of the
horse. but Mr. Quick had the drop on him. and
with more energy than politeness said: Let 60
that horse" Ii being verv dark the man could
not see that Mr.. Quick had pistol but the
men on the side of the road SAW it and called
to the man: ''Iet go. quick. or he will shoot
you. Tho man let go III Il hurry and ram and
Mr.. Quick pursued his journey.
Master Robby Center. son of Mr. Harry
Center, was badly bitten bv - dog in the ward
of Mrs. j. E. Birch on Wednesday There are
no fears. however. that the dog was mad
The Falls Church club of base ballers has re-
ceived challenge from the Olympics OF Car
Inns SPRING. and will play a game on Friday.
They will also play the Fairfax Court House
club cd next Wednesday.
Mr.. Ed. Donaldson fell from a telephone post
on Wednesday and was injured. <iIe was en-
gagged in repairing the line.
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NOIle Pressed.

In the Criminal Court. Division /, Judge
McComas, his morning nole prosequis were
entered i'll u number of cases as follows: Fred
erick Barber 1.-TWO indictments), murder. now
undergoing lie sentence; Samuel Strong.
perjury. dead; Charles Pate. einbezzlemcnt.
now i'll ieni,entary: Wellington Luca'io. policy,
indicted III o her cases; 10 .coe G. Campbell
enlightenment. and JaLles +. CARRIER, gaming
table.
In the Criminal Court Division 2, Justice
Cole. nuile proSequis were entered N the ION
lowing cases: James Beagle. assault with intent
10 kill (two carcs): frank Supl.lee. VIM.
Broohs and VIM. BevIn-. larceny from the per-
son; George Proctor, do, and larceny from
United States 1.-TWO cases.. In the case of
Frank Sewa!l. assault with intent to ill, "a mo-
tion Tor u new trial was FLED
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records" Then Arson and his crew turned In
and walloped the Orioles.
Philadelphia has signed Pitcher Vickery,
Taylor has secured his release from the Albany
club and so Philadelphia has six pitchers on
the pay roll. The others are Carsey, WeyhinR.
Keefe and Sharrott.
The Cbicagoes have won FIVE out of tho last
seven games
Pitcher Stafford Of the Holy Gross team.
whom Manager Hanlon wanted to sign. wired
Yesterday that he has joined the Cleveland
club.
McNabb pitched only four balls to retire
three men in the seventh inning.
The Clevelands have won but three games
and lost seven thus far on their present trip.
ORourke played his first game with the
Louisville yesterday. Manager Barnie put him
on short and he made one hit, two put outs and
eight assists with no errors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
Wants n Dee! of Trust Annulled.

George f. Whittum. trustee, by Messrs
Garrett. Mackall Il Wardel. have filed a bill
against James Il. Gillett and others TO declare q
deed OF trust void, for the appointment of a
receiver and an injunction against coreclosing
under the trust, &c. The complainant states
that IN December, 1892. he purchased of
Clarence Robertson the furniture, fixtures and
stock of 345 Pennsylvania avenue-the Hotel
Winston-on representations that il was
clear of membranes. and took possession;
that recently he has learned that there is a
chattel deed OF trust on the property to secure
the payment of note of $500. made by J. X.
Gillett in favor of Edward Spalding, dated
April Is. 1891. VIM. Poulton being the trustee,
and he alleges that the note and deed of trust
are fraudulent and void and prays that they
may be set aside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
Fined for Selling Unsound Meat.

Food Inspector Monroe Of the health depart
ment had two cases of Offering or exposing 70,
sale certain unsound meat in the Police Court
this morning. In one case it was charged that
the inspector found some unsound corned
beef exposed for sale ut the store Of the de-
PENDANT The defendant explained his side OF
the case, denying the charge, and the inspector
said he had condemned meat there several
times before. In consideration OF these other
COMBINATIONS Judge Kimball imposed the
highest fine, $50.
In the other case it was charged that dc.
composed beef was found exposed for sale. The
meat was in an ice box. Inspector Munroe
took piece Of the meat to the health Office and
Chief Clerk Macy. who examined it, gave evil
dence.
This was the first time the Inspector had ever
condemned meat there, aud fine Of $40 wa.
imposed.
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The First OF Mcs~yp,.. 400 Dead.

Bryan McSwyny, who was taken to the Cham.
bers Street Hospital In New York early yester.
day morning suffering from inhaling smoke
ca used by fire IN his shoe store si 240 Broad.
way. died at the hospital At $40 o'clock isst
night. He was unconscious when received q
the hospital, but rallied under treatment aud
the doctors thought he would recover. Ne
dangerous symptoms were developed until
about o clock last night when Mr.. Mcswyuy
began TO sink rapidly and all remedies proved
unnvsiling. The cause OF desth WAS edema Of
the lungs. caused by the inhalation OF smoke
Mr.. McSwyny was well known 10 New Yorkers
He first came into prominence by making shoes
for Weston. o'Leary aad other pedestrians ana
then ne the leader q 'McSwyny's 900" He
was recently sued for divorce by his wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
Dick Trial for fhr Maine

The delay o. the government. in completing
the hull of the nrmored cruiser Maine la,
caused the Quintard iron works. who are max
ing her machinery. to complain They have
completed Tie machinery. but cannot get Tx
balance dIe on it (ebout Sl50,000) before it cay
he tried. Mr.. Quntard had talk with Secretary
Herbert OF the matter. and proposed giving
the machinery dock trial. 40 that it cout
be accep; led and rar;ir. if not fully, pad for.
The principal delar on tae vessel was caused
b. The slow delivery and placing OF her armor
Secretary Herbert. il Is understood. will grant
the request of the Quintarls and order II board
to conduct dock trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
4 Verdict Against n Beneficial society

Yesterday in Circuit Court. Division 2.
Justice Cox. "a verdict for plaintiff for 90 900
damages was rendered in the o. Catherine
Mcluernev ag;. the United Brethren Mutual
Aid Society OF Pennsylvania This Was an
action TO recover the insurance on the life of
her husband. who Iii d in December 1892 The
defendant ciaimed That he was in arrears one
asses men. at the time Of his death and that
the widow refused 10 pay a balance of al.7
She. however, insisted she had paid all the
dues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
The Record of Deafha,

During the twent--four hours enAing at noon
today burial permits werc issued from the
health Office for the relieving: White-John
Wes"r, A year,; Julia A. Chroaiger. S. years:
Eva A. Goodman. 0 wears: Isaac Fowler "A
years; Nary s. Colin. 41 Years; Mary i. Good
hart. 81 wears: Nora +. Malone 80 Years; Mar
gerite Po"ers. months; Jrcph d. O'Conror.
months: Ruth Mier-, months
Colored--Na hauiel Parker 80 wears: Alfred
CruteLteld. IS wears; Albert Settlers. Sc years:
Mary Johnson. % years; Mary A. S. Cary. s.
wears; Arena Smith. months: Ann Harris 81
wears; Austin Redding, months; James Miles.
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Cadets to the West Point Military Academy
have been appointed as follows: ]. A. Buckler
Ell Paso, Tex. with'W. r. Douglass Of Abilene
Tex. alternate; II. 8. Morgan. Waldo TIA. Ga,
with ". L. McEae of Lumber City. Ga. alter
nate: J. Z. Williams. st. Edwards. Neb., will
W. It. Newman OF Harrington. Neb. alternate
l.. +. Knox, Batesvi,le, Miss, with C. A.
Doughertv of Coldwater, Miss, alternate: W
H. Barnes. Marlboro, Mass. with Chas. L
Frothwitter of Bolton, Mass. alternate; VIM G.
Blasdel, Los Angeles. Cal. with T. Z. Dallant
Of Downey. Cal, alternate. j. N Gilman
Boston, Mass; }. s. Halsev. jr, Edna. No.
Vim. d. Newbill. Irvington. Va: H. W. Max
miller, Sheibyvil" H.: F. w. Altstactter
Gallon, Ohio; F. r. Becker OF Wausau, Wiz.
and T. NJ. Coughuu of New York city, n. Y.
have been appointed alterna:cs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
Kussi. Follows Su't.

The Secretary o: State has received notice of
tie intention OF the Russ ian government, to
!aise the rank of its mission here to nm embassy
It is hot known yet whether the present Rus
sian minister. Prince C.tacuzene. will succeed
to the Office of ambassador, and in view OF the
fact that his experience in the diplomatic serv-
Ice ha, not been Of long duration it is thought
possible that Rus.i,, like Germany may send
some older diplomat as Ambassador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

If one could be patient he could avoid many
troubles.
tack OF neuralgia or rheumatism. or any complaint
that arises from disorders OF the nervous system.
Such patience is not a virtue: it is Ignorance of
the great danger that lies in delay when one is first
attacked with a nervous disease.
No troubles nstter the patien, with such hopes Of
recovery do diseases of this nature and diseases
OF this nature comprise two-thrds the Ills shat flesh
is heir to. Attend to your nervous systemi
Have you had the grip. Do its effects still linger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

50 as to repel disease. If not. you will find
in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Just
the help you need. It comes to your assist
ance when you have such warnings of i'm
pure blood and inactive liver. as piInples,
boils or carburcles !; or feeling of lassitude,
weakness and dependency. When your
flesh is, from any cause, reduced below
healthy Standard you've only to take the
" Discovery" which will set al the organs
into vigorous action and build up both flesh
and strength. Avoid nauseouG preparations
OF Cod Liver Oil They add fat, but not
wholesome flesh or healthy tissue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
TIE KING OF BEASTS.

I'VE KING OF BEASTS
The king Of beasts ia wing made beast Of himself
Kan sometimes will il restored his proper cup-
ditiOn BY a mouse whom he had hefriended.
. his fab = teaches not to despise BUTTS BROMO
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good deserves another. II II cures your
Iealache recof,iinend 10 Ia your friends.
Why does BUTTS BRONO LlTHIA cure headache
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-ucCrssfusy
Physicians agree that Bromide Of Potassium Is irri-
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Prescribed Whereas Bromide Of Lithia Is sooi hing
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Important Concentration From the Pope.
The Rome correspondent Of the cathoae
Nesrs has csbled that the pope mailed an
important pontifical document on June S 10
the bishops Of the United States. This docus
ment deals with the school question aud up~
holds the opinion of the majority Of the episco.
pate of the Uuited States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
James O'Connor's VIII.

The will Of the late James O'Connor was filed
today. He leaves 800 each to the pastors Of
ST. Aloysius, st. Peters. Holy Name and the
colored church in East Washington known as
st. Benedicts. St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum Of
this city and St. Josephs Union Of New York.
The balance OF the estate is left to the widow,
Catharinc O'Connor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk OF the court to the following: james Con-
nor and Belle Ro5inson: Benz. Il. Conu;ck and
NJ. May Wool; b. F. Cooper and Bridget l..
Patterson; NJ j. Dowel!au of Baltimore Md,
and Edith Virginia Lilly of Ellicott City. Nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

\ copy OF tho will OF the late Margaret Cava-
naugh OF Boston was received here for probate
TO-DAY. Beqaests of 81, 900 each we're made 10
Margaret and Mary Cayanaugh. her grand
children. petition was filed through MIR. J.
s. Webb for the se.ect ton of 1t guardian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

William Shannon. aged forty Eight years.
made daring escape from the Monroe county
pealtentary at Rochester sunday. shannon
absence was soon discovered and prison guards
were sent in search of him. but he has not been
fouad.
John c. Mining, town treasurer OF Fort Jen-
nings. Ohio. has disappeared with $1,000 cash
aud an additional shortage of $4,000 has been
discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
"SPIDERS"O UTPLAYED
The Washingtons Win From Cleve-
land by Superior Work.
MEAKIN WAS VERY WILD.

A Great international Regatta Being Held
at Austin, Tex.-Billiardist Roberts Wants
to Play Ives Again and Challenges DE Orc,
the Pool Champion-Other Sporting News.