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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-29
An English Atchison Company,

London, December 2S.-The financial
editor OF the Westminster Gazette, says
this afternoon in an article ON the affairs
of the Atchison railroad system: 1--WE
have to welcome the information that
steps will be taken today to form a Lon
don company to protect the interests of
the bondhoIders. The names of those
undertaking the task will represent the
largest English interests in A tchison.p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Among the double-standard adyoca tea in
Congress there must be the wisest ones in
the world-most accurate thinkers as they
must needs be.
Permit humble seeker after knowledge
the event Of our abandoning the presen.
single gold standard. which we practically
have in our foreign exchanges, the piopoc-
ton is to be maintained? For example If
buy pounds worth Of British gumd-ops
1--WE will say. for the sake of SIMPLICITY
must reduce the invoice to Federal money.
50 my indebtedness to the foreigner is 81 a
~ grains Of gold. while that in the pound
Is 113 grains. the principle underlying the
settlement Is this 81 1922 :: Sass I13. or
more particularly,
LOCO %. 200 4S6SO 113O01s
The thing asked by the double standard
man is that We substitute Bills grains OF
silver for the second term of the proper
ton, yet preserve the fourth term as X is
OF course the numbers in the proportion
must be abstract numbers, but for conyen.
fence we say dollars are to pounds az the
grains In dollar to the grains in a pound
making the statement and deduction in the
same instant.
II / could only get rid of the cold.bup
saying things that are not equal to The
same thing are not equal to each other"
could get on with my Protean proportion
and multiplication table Or, IL ali coun.
tries would agree that things which are no,
equal to the same thing may be made e,;ual
to one another. the question OF "a double
unit would be solyeds As in the time
when every one In the world agreed to CIV
boo" at once, to be heard In the moon. So
Il Is now hard to get them to do It,
POSEY s. WILSON
August H. lS3. Spokane. Wash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
ALEX. MINERS FUNERAL,
The Victim of Saturdays Accident to
Ne DuIied Today,

The funeral Of Alexander Miner the
stone mason who was killed Saturday aft
ernoon at the Richmond and Danville
building. announced in postscript to The
Star. will occur this afternoon at ) o'clock
from the late residence Of the deceased in
lexington. Miner and his associates who
were employed in the construction Of the
addition to the Richmond and Danville
building had just completed work for the
day. Samuel Miller, the foreman, and Mil
ner were still on the top of the building
talking, the former being seated on q stone
near the edge CT the roof. The deceased had
just finished setting a large cornicestone
He stepped to the edge of the roof and was
examining his work when his weight
overbalanced the stone and he was thrown
to the ground. five stories below He struck
on his head and was Immediately killed,
the face being crushed and the skull
mashed to nothing.
The falling stone carried others with it.
Each of them weighed about 800 pounds
and they wrecked the steps and basement
where they fell. The accident created con-
siderable excitement. as 1t was at first
thought that others had been killed and
injured, but II was found that the only
other person to be hurt was A. A. Marstel-
Ter, clerk in the Richmond and Danvllle
office He was just leaving the building
when one of the falling stones struck his
leg injuring 1t severely.
The family of the deceased. consisting of
the widow and two children, are left in
almost destitute circumstances. having no
one on whom to depend for support A
number of stone cutters have started a
subscription FOR the benefit Of the family
A committee OF the stone cutters, Arthur
H. Darr. Wilfred Brown and Charles Dyer
nave the matter In charge. Subscriptions
may be left at Hancock's restaurant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
EXCURSIONS,

Capt. Randalls seventh annual double
tournament and dress ball will take place
at River View next Wednesday, The ora
tor OF the day will be Mr.. John A. Belt OF
Marlboro. Nd. and the orator of the evp,.-
ing Mr.. James Rogers OF Hyattsville, Nd
The day will be gala one, ending with an
all-night dance, and a sunrise breakfast.
The popular steamer Charles Manchester
will be in the hands of Logan Camp No .
s. Of v, and their friends this evening
August H.and sail at $50 for Marshall Hall
where an attractive program will be rem.
dered for the entertainment of their guests
Gen. S. s. Burdette will be present and de-.
liver an address The G. A. r. Musical
Union will render choice selections Other
attractions will be solos, duets and quar-
tets by well-known performers on ban TO-
guitar and mandolin. A select dancing pro.
gram has also been arranged. See adver-
tfsement
The Young Mems Catholic Club excursion
to River View tomorrow will have the at.
tractive features of outdoor sports Hand.
some gold and silver medals have been do.
ted for the different contests by Messrs
Andrew Cleeson. J. c. Dorr NJ. F. Halo.
ran. j. Common. Ed. Weight. and others
NJ. S. Tappan & Co. have donated a sweat
err. The bicycle. running, sack, and other
races Will prove interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
HARPER'S FERRY AGAIN.
Now 1t il the Sixth Battalion Who Art
Camping There.
CAMP CECIL CLAY

CAMP CECIL CLAY,
HARPER'S FERRY, VIVA, Aug 20, 1893.
The main body. consisting of companies
and D Of the sixth battalion. arrived here
at pm. Of the 18th. in consequence Of
which the whole settlement has assumed
lively appearance. The happiest times
Harper's Ferry ever had Is beginning to
materialize and for the next ten days these
glorious and historic hills will echo and re-
echo with noise so much like that which
made the memory of this place immortal
but yet under SO different circumstances
There was nothing to mar the happiness
of the boys on their arrival. save, per-
haps. the excessive dust. as rain has not
fallen here for weeks past. Many Of the
men were hungry, having missed supper
to eat at the hotel. II was Too late boW
ever and the consequence was a run (some-
thing like the banks have nowadays on the
neighboring grocery stores. Private Butts
learning that the grocery stores had sus-
pended. made mad rush on the post Of
fice for something to eat. The advance
praise for their skill and dispatch in ar
ranging and building the city of tents. The
thankful for they had nothing to do but
to move into their respective tents.
Quite number Of our boys have already
made the acquaintance of a goodly number
Of exceedingly pleasant ladies visiting at
the Summit House.
Camp Cecil Clay is directly on the banks
Shenandoah. It is very pleasantly situated
on the east side Of the hotel. commanding
magnificent view Of three states.
The churches were well attended by the
soldiers this morning Camp was nearly
deserted. Guard was posted Immediately
on the arrival OF the semi-ba ttalion. though
discipline must needs have been slack
When taps sounded good night. pleasant
dreams" most of the boys We're wrapped
In peaceful sleep At 5:45 am. revelle an
nounced to the slumbering warriors the be-
ginning of another day. Guard mount was
held for the first time this morning and the
boys made very creditable showing on
the glib grass In front Of the hotel Lieut.
Atkinson is officer of the day and Lieut.
Mess is officer OF the guard
At $50 pm. the battalion was drawn up
for dress parade. All of the many visitors
who Witnessed It were delighted with the
neat and attractive dress uniforms and SOL
dierly appearance Of the boys. After dress
parade a number Of the boys accompanied
by ladies went over to Sunset hin to wit
ness the beautiful view Of the sunset
Mrs. Smoot, the wife Of Capt. Smoot Of
company G. accompanied by Mrs. Chas
Holmes, are guests at the Summit
Mrs. Atkinson. the wife of Lieut.. Atkin-
son of company D, IL a visitor here
Mrs. Mess, the wife of Lieut. Mess of
company d, is at the Summit House
L. E. B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
HE WAS AFTER CHICKENS.
He Captured the Fowls. hut an Omcer
Captured Him.

Policeman w. T. Anderson Of the Ana
costa sub-station had a tiresome duty to
perform yesterday when he made an arrest
Of an alleged negro burglar. Several nights
ago long-armed burglar visited the hem
merry of Mr.. Tracy in Good Hope Park and
carried OFF ten valuable chickens. There
were no loose feathers found about the
place. nor were there any blood stains. SO
that the officers were Of the opinion that
the fowls were carried of alive. Their
opinion In this regard was soon verified.
for the owner OF the fowls found them
where a negro named William H. West
had sold them. Then Policeman Anderson
started out to find West. The latter kept
away from his home, and yesterday when
the officer called he had just returned to
dinner. Out through the window went
William when the officer appeared at the
door. He took to the woods, but the officer
followed HIM and going through the bushes
the fugitive lost his shirt, leaving him with
only his trousers to protect him. When
the officer finally captured him he held
him by the seat OF his trousers and thus
the pair walked for two miles to the police
station.
Before the Police Court this morning the
negro appeared in the role of a genuine
burglar and Judge Mills held him in 500
security for the action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
ALEXANDRIA.
An Outraxeou. A.sault.

On Saturday night last about II 80 o'clock
Mrs. Bland, the wife Of one Of the man
ayers of a New Alexandria factory. had
occasion to 60 into the back yard Of her
dwelling, which adjoins on King street
Bauer's bakery. on the corner Of King and
Payne streets. The yard is dark and in q
her arms pinioned and her mouth gagged
with a handkerchief. She uttered a scream.
which was mufied by the handkerchief, as
to the ground. Meanwhile her husband,
hearing noise in the back yard, called the
police and FASTENED into the yard, where
had also arrived. found Mrs. Bland with a
handkerchief tied over her mouth. The
men who had attacked her had become
unbound and carried into the house. Since
that time she has been quite i'll. MIR. W.
Gilbrotzer and Mr.. F. NJ. Chase observed
last week several suspicious looking men
wandering at night in the neighborhood Of
Rauers bakery and had given warning to
the Misses Bauer, sine. which time watch
has been kept. AS fire occurred in that
neighborhood on Saturday morning it is
thought that some tramps, attracted to the
fire In the hope Of plumber. fingered there
abouts until after nightfall and made the
assault on Mrs. Bland.
Old and New Ways at a Fire.
The extinguishment of the fire on Com
merce avenue, as telegraphed to The Star
on Saturday, was made by the use of the
various means, new and old, for terminal
ing CONGREGATIONS. The steamers sur
rounded the fire with walls of Mt. Cameron
water. The hook and ladder company men
were busy everywhere with their axes and
hooks pulling down frames that would else
have spread the fire. The little chemical
engines were made ready for use in the in
terror Of some Of the threatened houses on
the borders of the flames. The most nota-
Bile method was. however, the use of the
old-fashioned line with fire buckets from a
pump. The old house on King street ad-
joining the railroad hotel, had it's roof set
on fire in many places by the falling sparks.
At once line was formed carrying buckets
from a pump on King and Commerce
streets, and ascending a relief ladder to the
threatened roof. where some young fremen
deluged each Of the places where the roof
was on fire, and by keeping the roof wet
saved that section from a new fire.
Rev. RS. w. Wood Of Washington off,
ciated in all the services at Grace Church
yesterday.
The funeral Of Mrs. Honora Eagan took
place this morning from her late home on
Queen street between Royal and Pitt
streets. The funeral proceeded to St Mary's
Church, and after a requiem mass by Faith
er Cutler the remains were inferred at
Church street cemetery.
Kew. j. n. Schoy, long the pastor Of the
German Lutheran Church here preached
his farewell sermon there yesterday
During an ARRAY near Waterloo, in Alex
andria county, John Knoxville was severely
cut with horseshoer's knife by a black
smith named Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

Harris Bijou Theater.-Every prepara-
ton has been made to give the patrons of
Harris Bijou Theater a pleasant welcome
and a meritortouS entertainment this even
ing. THE Midnight Alarm has been Sc
lected as the play which will be presented
at this theater. as It now stands, fresh
and scenic artists. The play has a wealth
of interest and IS mounted in a realistic
fashion by its manager, A. Y. Pearson.
Among the scenic features are the fire en-
CINE scene. tntrod ucing real horses. the liv-
ing statue clock, the East river dock, with
Brooklyn bridge in the distance. 1t is one
of the most deliberately equipped of the
realistic productions now before the public.
amusement. The play will be given by a
carefully selected company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Transfers Of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
Max Marshall to w. d. Staples. sub II, 50.
8O2 $500. c. p. Williams to James Gal
lagher. pit. IL, d. L. and C.'s add to
Georgetown; 81, 900. T. G. Hensey to NJ. u.
Hensey. pts: IL and 20. blk. II. LIE Droit
Park; 5. NJ D. Hensey to T. G: Hensey,
John Warner lots l. 2. 81 and 81. KS sub of
Long Meadows $3.50: L. J. COombs to d.
Bride. pit. IL. 50. 1888; 5. G. w. Sessford to
Lizzetta c. Beck, pit. 10. SO. 1876; s.. A.
Antres to c. F. Schorb, pit. 4. SO. 1860: 5.
F. A. Whitney to J. NJ. Marvin. pts. and 9,
50. 1921; $. 8. Brown to c. s. Bowman, n.
half 49, Long Meadows; >. c. F. CHS
sub Mt. Pleasant; s.. J. y. Littlef1eld to
John H. Gates, pt. Bellevoir; A.7OO. Mary
J. Bright to J. II. Seiffert. pit. l. SO. 4s1; $780,
s. P. J. Durry to T. F. Conroy. pit. Is. 50.
100: s.. 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Grange Camp Association Fair.

Grange Camp is in historic Fairfax
county. Va, only seventeen miles from this
city. and there the annual fair of the
Grange Camp Association of northern Vir-
auspices. The attractions for the week in
clude all sorts of amusements. Each day
there Is to be a barbecue ami campfire for
veterans of the late war Irrespective Of the
side on which they fought. The Washing
ton Lodge Of Growers will participate in
Thursdays events, and on Friday there will
be democratic rally. Among those ex-
pected at this gathering are Senators Hun
ton and Daniel. Congressman OFerrall.
Meredith. Boatner 0a.), Enioe CTenuD and
Others. The fair will close on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
As You Like II. Alfresco.

Arrangements are nearly perfected for an
alfresco performance of LAS You Like IT,
shane Coward. The site selected is the
beautiful ground Just in front Of the resi-
dence of Mrs. John A. Logan, where the
the trees are such as to afford not only good
opportunity for stage effects, but to seat a
large audience In such a way that they will
be protected from the sun. Mr. Hanford
has not entirely completed his cast but will
play Jacques himself and the other charac-
ters will probably be as follows Rosalind,
Miss Lavinia Shannon; ToIchstone Mr..
Giles Shine; the Duke. Herbert Pattee;
Frederick. Bertram Temple; Amiens Thee.
E'riebus, jr.: LIE Bean. Robert Sredley;
Adam. Oliver c. Hine: the Shepherds, S. c.
Elliott and Geo. c. Hazelton; William, w,
H. Conley. and Phoebe, Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Shir Cliff. The music will pc sung by the
Capital Glee Club, and the performance will
undoubtedly compare favorably with any
similar entertainment given elsewhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Educators of Coiored Youth.

The meeting OF the Association of Educa-
tors Of Colored Youth. recently held in Chi
cago, formed a section of he educational
congress of the worlds fair. 1t was the
most successful meeting of the association,
and the Alumni Association of Howard Uni
yersity feel pride in having been the promo
tiers of this movement The president of the
association. Prof. James VI. Gregory has
tlled the chair OF Latin at Howard Univer-
sity for nearly twenty years, and has a ma
tt0nal reputation an educator and
scholar. He served for a number Of years
on the trustee board of the public schools of
the District. and has recently published a
life OF Frederick Douglass The associat ton
will hold its next session in Baltimore, Nd,
next .Tuly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Union Camp, Irving Park.

The Union Camp at Irving Park COM
mences next Friday, the 18th. lasting two
Sundays with a possibility OF a third. The
management is making every possible ar
ranSement fer a great time. The camp is
controlled BY the following charges: John
Wesley and ST. PauPs of Baltimore Asbury
OF Annapolis. Mt. Zion. Central Simpson
and Asbury of Washington, and Pa
tapsco and Laurel charges. The off,
GERS are: President Rev H. A Corroll; vice
president Rev. K. X. Riggs: secretary, Rev
NJ j. NaylOr; assistant secretary. Rev. S. A.
Lewis: general manager. Mr.. Hez Brown !;
committee on transportation, Reys. z. w.
Peck. 5. r. Hughs and L. J. Valentine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

The anti-French agitation started in
Rome. owing to the massacre of Italians
at Agiues- Mortes, has gained ground rapid
ly since the first demonstrations were made
Saturday. Late Saturday evening a mob
attacked the Santa Chiera seminary Of
French priests, tore down the escutcheons
from the facade. trampled them under foot
smashed the windows and tried to force the
doors. Further damage was prevented by
strong force of police. who dispersed the
mob and guarded the seminary until late
last evening. A company of police are sta
TONED at the French embassy, as the anti
French agttators have threatened to sack
It, IN both Milan and Turin incendiary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

The Brookland Citizens Association has
been reorganized by the election Of new Off
GERS as follows: President, -. T. Lynch
vice president, w. p. Armstrong; secretary
John Massie, and treasurer, J. l.. Sherwood.
Brief remarks were made at The meeting,
which was held in the new hall, by ali :he
was given to the retiring secretary and to
Rev. X. K. West, who acted as temporary
chairman.
On motion Of DR.. Howe the election of
the executive committee was postponed till
the next meeting.
The meeting then decided that the exec,I-
struced TO call on Capt. Fiebrger and direct
his attention to the condition Of the eros s.
ings on 18th street, in South BrooklaEd and
request the laying or stone crossings
1t was decided that the RropklauI town
hall should be rented for the meetings of
the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court as follows:
VIM. Roberts and Florence V Cook of
Alexandria, Va; Edward G. Poindexter and
Hannah L. Thompson, both OF Richmond.
Va. Reuben Holmes and Hester Powell
VIM. Virgins and Margaret Dade John
Williams and Ella Hopkins. Eric Henrick
and Nellie E. Duplenty of Chester. Pa: w.
A. Norton and Jennie Nash. both of AIber-
ton Md; Henry Williams and Bette Fran
els Dennis Boswell and Ella Wilson, Ebe-
nezer 2. Barnard and Annie II. kent: Jona-
than Crowse and Clara d. Burrows;
Eugene Belt and Amice Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Merely m Safeguard.

There was some little excitement On a
Belt tine street car Saturday evening rear
the corner Of 1th and % streets. a we'll
dressed young man tainted on the car. and
when those bout him came TO look through
his pockets for some means OF Identification
they found a slip OF paper bearing the
words. "kane-If you find me sick send me
u Providence Hospital" 1t was thought
b. some that this was evidence of an at
tempt at suicide. but when the young nan
vas taken to the hospital IL was soon lcarn-
Ell that such was not the case. but that he
was subject to such attacks. and this was
merely 2 safeguard on his part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Have You Been Theres

Where?
Why, RUDDEN'S
Who's RIDDEN?
JOHN, The Accommodation
Yes, I've known him for years.
Ever deal with him?
Wouldn't deal with any one else
Why?
He's straight-that tells 1t all.
Observation-Disclosures
Everything
''Time" Payments-"BOttom" Prices.
1t 5l3 Seventh street northwest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Catholic Church Notes.

Rev. Father Schrnitt of st. Joseph's par
ish and his assistant and Rev. Father
kenefic Of st. Mary's Church are in at
tendance upon the retreat of the Catholic
clergy in Baltimore this week. During
Father Schmitts absence Father Jones,
chaplain OF Providence Hospital. will at
tend the sick calls in his parish. Father
Gull Will remain at ST. Pauls this week
and have full charge of the parish during
Father Nacken's stay in Baltimore Rev
Father Manadier, though on a three months
leave from St PauPs, will join the retreat
fhia evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
To the Editor of The Evening Star:


The above item ought TO be reprinted in
large letters to attract the attention of
Congress. 1t viii do as a text to illustrate
pioyed. especially in contrast with the agri-
cultural classes. The farmers, notwith-
standing the panic and drouth and low
prices. are still free from suffering like this,
nor do they become either anarchists or
rioters, a menace to the peace of others.
Is it not feasible for Congress to divert
those vast sums usually given to rivers and
harbOrs and to public buildings in obscure
towns toward the endowment Of a loan
fund to assist in colonizing the industrious
poor to become self-supporting farmers
upon our free lands. the fund to remain a
lien on land so fostered?
ton would supply tools and seed and a
winters ration to ten thousand families
We feed the Indians and they never get
away from the government trough. Why
life than the crowded city offers?
Commercial life. with its spasmodic eras
munities Of it's best people. and now they
cannot get back. The life Of a poor farmer
is hard enough. but he is never seen on the
on his wife's needle for bread. His home
may be shabby and his coat worn. but he
has enough to eat. Neither does he dread
bill. and he has something to look forward
to in the expansion Of his work and the
natural increase Of his stock even II 1t
consists only OF a pig or two and some
1 have seen eastern tramps strike the arid
plains Of Wyoming. broken in health and
pocket. I have seen them exchange their
labor for help to get a log cabin raised
beside a mountain stream. which turned
from its course will irrigate his claim :"
With his labor he has obtained a heller
and a bunch" Of sheep. and the bitches
do the rest. Every vegetable and cereal
life on these arid plains. Where rain rarely
falls. but where the sweet breath and
waters OF the Rockies bring health and
comfort to the poorest applicant, besides
the free gIIt OF grouse and deer
The poor farmers discomfort with his
iaborious occupation. comes of ignorance
of the greater evils OF town life in times
Of commercial depression. He regards with
envy the most prosperous class in CONNER
ctal life. and he knows OF no reason why
he might not be a Vanderbilt too and he
would like 20 try his chance, He fails and
ne In too poor. unaided To get back to the
fields. where Independence bread and the
daisies grow together. SUSAN r. OKIE
Georgetown Heights Aug. q. 1893