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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
The Fair Post once and Sunday.

Frank H. Jones, the first assistant post
master general. after comforting with the Score
tary OF the Treasury. and acting under the
opinion of the assistant attorney general for
the Post Office Department, has decided to
have the worlds fair station of the Chicago
post office open on Sunday during such hours
as NAV be deemed necessary for the sale of stamps
and for the receipt and delivery Of the mails.
The postmaster at Chicago has therefore, been in,
structed accordingly. He has also been directed
to make the necessary arrangements to pre-
vent the public from having access 10 the ex-
hibits in the building by roping off a passage
way from the west entrance thereto and pro-
viding such other guards as may be required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ANUS EMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAUsH's OPERA HOUsE--''Boccaccio.'
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-Summer Comedy
season-"Caste."
FRASKLIS SCHOOL BUILDING Corner 18th and
X acknowledgements exhibit Of the handi-
work of pupils Of the Manual Training School.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY GRoUSDs.-Lawn Fes-
tival for benefit of ST. Anthonys Church,
BroOkland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
A Serioua Accident

Gus de CIR ummond. one Of the few persons
in this city who was ever fortunate enough to
win $4,000 prize in the Louisiana lottery,
met with painful accident while celebrating
with frecrackers on the Fourth. A large can
non cracker which he attempted to discharge
exploded too near him and burned him about
the face and eye. He has been under treat
ment at Providence Hospital since the injury
was sustained. 1t is feared that he will lose the
sight of one eye and his face will be badly
Scared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Water for Fort Myer.

The pump house to supply the cavalry post
at For. Myer with water Is nearly finished.
According to contract the work is to be COM
pleted and turned over to the government by
the 18th of this month. The brick work of the
building was completed over a month ago.
Since then the two immense boilers and a large
pump have been put into position and all con-
nections made. The engineer for the pump
house has not yet been selected. There are
more than 500 applications on file of virglnians,
Georgetown residents and Fort Myer soldiers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Real Estate Maffers

Hattie Harris has purchased for $4,000 Of
Marie Zglinitzki sub A, SO. 1sO-221k by ITO
feet on 18th between P and Q streets north
west.
W. Mayse has bought Of G. H. B. White for
s5,725 sub c, So. 57O-22 by 100 feet on D be-
tween I'd and Sd streets northwest
c. ID. Kent Of Philadelphia has bought of r.
II. Andrews part ). So. 34l Us by 100 feet on
1lth between l. and NJ streets northwest), for
S5,250.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
A HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Little Street Peddler Has His Entire stoch
Stolen.

A Little Street Peddler Has His Entire Stock
Stolen.
Julius Reineis, a little boy who lives at No.
226 131a street southwest, and who earns his
living selling shoe strings, collar buttons and
other small articles, was the victim Of daring
negro thief yesterday. He was walking along
G street northwest between 9th and 10th streets
when the negro snatched his basket of wares
and 81 IN cash. Later the little victim Of the
robbery went to Lieut. Amiss, to whom he re-
lated sad story OF his affection. His father,
he said. is a cripple and his mother does not
enjoy good health. The proceeds of his sales.
he told the lieutenant almost support the
family. Yesterday he had just purchased a new
stock costing about SO, and had sold but little
out OF the basket before he was robbed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Officers Installed.

The lately elected officers of Excelsior Di-
vision, No. 26, Sons of Temperance, were in
stalled last evening at an interesting meeting
1T Harms Hall. It'll and ID streets, Hope
Friendship, Perseverance and Alpha Divisions
participating. Mrs. Annie Kerby presided. and
addresses were made by Messrs Nelson Daby.
Rowley. Kerby. Wheaton and others. The Off
GERS installed were: Worthy patriarch. Mrs
Annie kerby; worthy assistant, J. NJ. Davy;
recording scribe. b. F. Whalen; assistant
recording scribe, Miss Annie Carter; financial
scribe. Miss Mary Patterson; treasurer Mrs
Mary Carter; chaplain, C. r. Green; conductor.
c. Graham; assistant conductor. Miss Lizzie
Kerby: inside sentinel. Orris Davy; outside SEN
tinel, Frank Carter, and organist, Miss Lizzie
Patterson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

RIVER VIEw.-SamueI J. Pentz leaves at 9:45
m. 145 and 6:45 pm.
INDIAN HE,D.-Macalester leaves at Gas
pm
MARSHALL HALL-River Queen, $50 am. ;
Manchester. 10 IN. 2 and 6:45
Bar RIDGE--Trains leave b. and o. station
Oils am, 1s30 and AIS pm.
Mourn Observation-Disclosures leaves at 10 a. m.
and pm.
CoSDCcToRs AND GRIPMEN OF WASHINGTON
AND GEoRGxTowS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to
River View. Samuel ]. Pentz leaves at 9:45
am, las and Gas pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Union Veterans Union Enca,npment.

Union veterans Union Encalnpment.
A general order has been issued by Gen.
Yoder. commander Of the Union Veterans
Union, announcing that the eighth annual en-
campment of the Union Veterans Union will
be held in Boston. Mass, on the 10th, 18th and
18th Of August next. 1t will be composed of
adjutant, quartermaster. judge advocate and
inspectors general, chief mastering officer and
all elective officers Of the national command,
the several department commanders. their adju-
tants and quartermasters general, the colonies
OF each precinct command, and one delegate
for each fifty members in good standing. and
one delegate for each fraction over fifty. The
names Of delegates of each department must
be reported to national headauarter, before the
10th day Of August by the department COM
manders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Tharp's Berkeley Pure Rye Whisky

Also Foreign and Domestic Wines.
There is no brand Of whisky-that comes
nearer reaching the pinnacle OF purity-than
James Tharps "OLD BERKELEY" Rye WHISKY.
1t has stood the test in this city for
many years-and its thousands Of patrons
who do not drink any other brand Of whisky
declare unanimously that it is the best beverage
and the finest tonic extant. He has also ex-
ira brand of Genuine Bourbon Whisky, which
is duly appreciated by his many customers.
His cellar is filled with all the choice and Sc
lect brands of Imported and Domestic Wines.
His Wholesale and retail wine and liquor es-
tablishment is at the old stand, 8l2 F ct. NV.
my5-tu&ftf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
George w. Cissel Receives Injuries whicl
Result in His Death.

Result in His De1th.
Yesterday afternoon white man Of forty
years, George W. Cissel, employed as driver
OF Knox's express, was SO seriously injured that
he lived scarcely an hour. He was driving
across the railroad track on Fl near tst street
northeast. when he fell, and before the team
could be stopped the wheels pushed him some
distance over the street. His leg was broken
and he was crushed about the back and side
and internally injured. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital. but died shortly after he
was taken in. He resided with his mother at
No. 10 E street southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Cinnamon Set Free.

In the Police Court yesterday Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Mullowney entered a nolle pros.
in the case of Lee Long. the Chinaman accused
of having conducted lottery. 1t was stated
that the tickets supposed to be lottery tickets
bad some religious Significance. In the case OF
Terek Cheong, charged with keeping a dis
orderly house, similar action was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
A MAD DOG KILLED,
But Not Until After He Had Bitten Tv
Ladies'.

But NOT Until After He Had Bitten Two
Ladies'.
At 7:20 O'Clock this morning considerable ex-
element took place near 2217 It'll street north
west. A bulldog belonging to Mrs. Matte
Montague. living there. suddenly went mad,
and, frothing at the mouth and swapping at
any one in his way, ran into the house Of Mrs.
Joseph Williams adjoining, attacked Mrs. Will
liams: biting her severely on the arm, and then
seized the arm of Miss Williams, biting her
severely. Officer Foley fastened to the scene
and shot the animal. and medical attendance
was summoned for Mrs. and Miss Williams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
The Charge Dismissed.

The charge against E. Brooks Sigh Of per-
Jury in swearing that certain goods of his had
been stolen by Mrs. Brossie was dismissed by
Judge Miller yesterday, the court holding that
In so swearing Sigh had merely endeavored to
secure the goods held by the owner Of the
house as security for the payment Of q board
bill alleged to be due her from Sigh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
A Contract of sale.

Caroline P. Randolph ct al, by NJ. R. Hagner,
has filed bill against Ella NJ Watson and NJ.
Shin for the con frmation of contract made
May Is last by j. f. Gadsby. agent. for the
heirs of Richard Randolph for-the sale to de-
PENDANTS Of lot Is, square lao, for $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Zinfadel Claret, S2.75 doz., Csc. bot Colder
Catawba. 75c. gal, Csc. bot; Lime Juice, DTS.
25c.; Pure Rye Whisky, years old, Csc. qt
Sherry Wine. Soc. ct; Port Wine, med. use
Soc. ct; Angelica and Muscatel. 5Oc qt
Brook Trout, 15c.; Sardines, 4 for &c.: al
kinds of Potted Meats: Condensed Milk, 1Oc
Finest Process Flour, S1.30 and 81. so sack.
1t P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
The Anacostia Sewer

In the motion of the condemnation of right
OF way for the extension of the Anacostia sewer
the jury has found the damages to the heirs of
Arthur Christie to be $500. to the Washington
City and Point Lockout Railroad Company
nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Messrs. Hoover SNYDER have just naugu-
rated their fourth annual discount sale on shoes
They started at the lowest round, of the ladder
and their success is gratifying to their friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
LOCAL MENTION
The Weather.


FORECAST TILL p. N. SATURDAY..
For the District OF Columbia and MARYLAND.
light local showers are probable this afternoon
or evening. but the weather will clear, with in
dications that il viii be fair and warmer Sa.ur-
day; easterly winds, shifting to southeriy.
For Virginia. continued fair and warm
weather. preceded by local showers in north
ern portion; souihwesterly winds.
CONDITION OF THE WATER.
TemperRture and condition of water q.
s.m.: Great Falls. temperature. so: condition.
80; receiving reservoir. temperature. s4 con-
eition at north connection. 80: condition a.
south connection. So: distributing reservoir.
temperature. 20; condition ut inhuens gate
house. %. effiuent gate house. Is.
High tide Low tide.
1:s5 am. SIS pm. 1:5S am. s24 pm.
LEONARD Hardwood Refrigerators at cost
A. EBERLY's Sons. 7l8 It'll ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Through the Green Fields to Bay Ridge.
Trains leave b. and o. station at 9:I5 m.
and 4:28 P. IN. week days, 9:35 a. m. and 80 and
3:15 pm. Sundays. Round trip. S1-Adut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Mr.. Jas. F. Oyster Talk. Butter.

Mr.. JAS. +. Oyster TaHks Butter.
Mr.. Jas. F. Oyster sends word that he has
just received a thousand ive-pound boxes of
finest Elgin creamery butter, which he will sell
tomorrow at ST. per box. Ninth and avenue.
r-AdrL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

How can Grasty selft good lounge for e. s52
How can Grassy sell fine rug couch for els. so?
How can Grasty sell all kinds Of furniture,
China, Glass, &C., cheaper than anybody else?
Because be sells Everything for cash. Is this
answer plain? GRAsrY (The Pusher),
Double Stores, 15l0-12 7th, bet. P and Q n. W..
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EXCURSIONS. &c.

LTIRsT GRAND EXCURSION TO RIVER VIEW
LSAIURpAY. July 8. 1893 by CONDUCTORS and
GkIPMEN W. and G. r. r. Music and dancing day
$50 pm
PROF. W. HARRY WARD,
Trick Bicycle Rider will give two exhibitions
Also the Great spanish Dancer,
FLEURETTE
Highest Kicker in the World
KAMOCHI, Queen of Magic,
And the Casino Vaudeville Colnpany
Steamer S. J. PENTZ will leave her wharf at 9 As
q. m. 145 and o a. pm.
Tickets. 25 cents. It.
poPULAR PINEY POINT EXCURSIONS.
The Anacostia NJ. E. Sunday School. whose ex-
cursions met with such general favor last year will
give its tenth trip to Piney Point THURSDAY,
JULY ID, by steamer George Leary. Fare for round
TRIP incl uding supper lodging reakfast and dinner
he procured At iii 10Th * or Of wash n Wtliams
3lo 9TH st. n. W.. and at the wharf In order that
quests may receive the very best entertainment the
plumber is limited to 150 and early application should
be made. II. A. LINGER,
JAMES II. DONY, Superintendent
Secretary. je7-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
The Hu.band's Rcply-

In the divorce case of Kate Darlington
against ThOs. A. darlington the defendant, by
his counsel. Mr.. Joseph ShiIlington, has filed
an affidavit setting out thai his income is but
S25 to $50 per month and denying that ne had
bcasted that he would leave the city before he
would support her. and SAYS he has always been
willing to support her when her conduct was
as il should be. Tie states that when in a fit of
uncomfortable temper she would leave him. He
never refused 10 take her back and asserts that
be has always provided for the support of her
self and children. but her temper has been all
the cause Of the jars and troubles between
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

GAS RANGES at cost for next ten DAYS.
A. EBERLY's Sons. 715 It'll st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
For the Hot Weather

BARRIERS Supplies and all kinds Of Cutlery
Wholesale and retail. WALFoRD's. ATT Pa. ave. i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
For Men Who Work

Lace Bargains such as TRoTT offers cannot
be found elsewhere. 1902 14th st. NV 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Comfort Powder.

Don't 60 away in summer without box Of
Comfort Powder, You will certainly want it.
All druggists. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

No matter what kind of work-a Working Shirt
must fit. Ours, at 4Sc., 75c and 81, are full
cut and perfect fit. HENRY FRANC & Son.
1t Cor It'll and D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Royal Headache Powders. 10c. Druggist.
ap28-tr
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Where Children Delight to PLAY.

Where Children Delight to Play.
At Bay Ridge, on the beautiful Chesapeake
| bay. Trains leave B. and o. station at 9:15
a. m. and 4:2S pm week days. and at 9:35 a. M
| and 1:SO and 3:15 p. M. Sundays. 81 round trip.
-AdrL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Comfort Powder.
Don't dose for skin troubles Comfort Powder
will cure you. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Comfort Powder.
For q gentleman who shaves q box Of Com
fort Powder is a great luxury. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Don't Miss One of Those Fans,
We will give you one today or tomorrow.
The GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA Co.
sol and sos Seventh street northwest 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

DO YoU WANT A LOT at Chapel Point? See
dyertisement.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

The GREAT RUsH still continues at the EN-
PRE- CARPET CLEANING WORKS, 631-635 Massa-
ehuset,s ave. Telephone. AIS. Carpets made
moth-proof free of charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

FoR SPRING LAME 60 to JOHN r. KELLY, eth
street wing, Center market. Telephone 1864.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Soft Crab Supper- at Bay Ridge Every Day.
Trains leave b. and o. station at 9:15 am and
AS I'm week days. and at S:35 am. and / 80
and 3:l5 p M Sundays. Round trip, S1-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
CITY ITEMS.
ga Straight Tip"

You can make
Satisfactory arrangements for buying Furni.
ture, &C.,
On
Thine" Payments at Bottom Prices
From
JOHN Ridden, The Accommodation.
513 Seventh street northwest 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07

Who cares for headache now a ran.
With BRONO LITHIA on tap, 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-07
Hoops SARsApAR1LLA Cures
DYSPEPSIA,


HEARTBURN.
SICK HEADACHE.
1--WE are very much pleased with
what Hoods Sarsaparilla has
done for our family. My
little girl. four
years old. had
Sores break out on her face. and
Hoods Sarsaparilla has healed
them and she is in better
health. For seven years
/ had felt heavy
and WAS in
much pain.
.. Sick
Headaches frequently seized me and I
could not ride in q carriage. Since
/ have been taking Hoods Sar-
sapa.illa all this is changed.
My dyspeptic trouble
''No longer bothers me- do not now
have heartburn and am free from
sick headache spells. have
gained in flesh" Mrs.
JOHN H. COOK.
Martinsville. Ill
HOODS sARsAPARILLA CURES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-07
A LITTLE LIST
OF PEOPLE WHO WILL TOE THE MARK BE-
FORE THE GRAND JURY,
Which Will Meet at the Opening Of the Circuit
Court Mex. Monday MOrning-Ths Cases
Will Probably be Transferred to
the Criminal Court for Trial.

The April term Of the Circuit Court
will commence next Monday morning
at nine o'clock, and the grand jury VIII
commence its labors soon Afterwards.
The indictments found will be reported
to the Court In the usual manner, and
will then probably be transferred to the
new Criminal Court, Judge Jordan pre-
siding, which will thus have grist OF
material already prepared for it, and
which will probably render Criminal
Court grand jury unnecessary AZ the
first term of that tribunal.
The list to be submitted to the grand
Jury will be as follows:
II. Valentine, uttering forged checks
by which he obtained seventy-fve dol
lars from the proprletors OF the Mcclure
House
Anthony Corners and James Sutton,
for robbing John Bothel.
William Long, for attempting to pass
a bogus check upon c. j. Elig.
]. w. Smith alias j. j. Williams,
beating a hotel out of board bill, etc.
J. ]. Walters, same offense.
Charles Conley. for MASKING large
mirror In Wilhelm's saloon.
Joseph w. Garner, for stabbing Ted
dy McGrain and Charles Miller, at the
Grand Opera House.
Michael Cahan, for felonious as
sault upon his wife, from the effects of
which she is supposed to have died.
Frank Wilhelm, Charles Miller and
Charles Bennett, stealing $3.50 from
William GLENN,
John Burk, for stoning street car.
William Meyer, for obstructing q
street car.
Frank Chambers, for stealing dia-
mond from Mrs. Baer.
John and Mary Rees, for stealing a
lot Of household goods from Ernest
Nortemann, of Short Creek.
Edward Zane, for cruelty to animals.
Joseph L. Bolts for the larceny Of
money from Z. NJ. Stattler.
George Corners, for stealing an over
coat from Louis Vaas.
Fred Morris, for stealing a diamond
from heOrdnk, Tue JeWeloI'
Porter Bowman, for stealing a gold
watch from Frank Buckley.
Samuel Johnson, for stealing gold
watch from John Cornell.
John Kyne, for stealing a diamond
from c. ]. Beekman.
Andrew Albinger and Annie Shep-
pard, for unlawful cohabltation, etc.
Albinger is alleged to have left his wife
and went to boarding house with the
woman in the case.
Edward Storton, for carrying re-
volver.
Adultery and fornication - Birdie
Scott, Edward Reynolds and Ella Niles,
Carry Etz, Jesse Marsh, Emma Brown
and Viola Rodgers.
Keeping houses of ill-fame-Mollie
Boyd, Frank Wilhelm, two cases, Kitty
Lee, Ella Miller, George Frank, Jennie
Miller, Lulu BurKhart, Stella Chester,
Carrie Palmer and Nick Asseta,
Attempting to commit rape on school
girls-Lewis Hager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-07

MoIstened tin turnings and chips
have been known to take FIRE.
A rat gnawing at box OF grease-dip-
ped friction matches ignited the lot.
A running belt which sagged into a
mass of greasy waste set fire to the heap
by friction.
A food burned one factory by caus-
ing pile of iron filings to oxidize so
rapidly as to become intensely heated.
A match carelessIy dropped beneath a
lace curtain was stepped upon, ignited,
and instantly the drapery was ablaze.
A lens exposed to the suns rays in an
opticians window frequently acts as a
burning glass before being noticed.
A cockchafer crawled from an oil re-
ceptacle to glass jet, where the crea-
lures oily body took fire, and, falling,
spread the flames.
A stream from the fremen's hose
started second fire while putting out
the first, the water having penetrated
an adjoining building containing quick
lime.
A nail glanced from a carpenters
hammer into the conveyor of raw mate
rial in a jute factory, rubbed against
the drum and produced a spark, which
set fire TO the place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-07
How to Wash CHINA SILK.

In these days when wash silks are in
common use few words In regard to
washing them may be OF interest. AS
silk is an animal fiber like wool 1t can
not be treated in the same way as cot
ton, which may be subjected to water
of all temperatures without injury. Silk
should be washed as rapidly as possible.
Examine the articles to be washed, and
If there are any parts especially soiled
clean them with little benzine or gas
oline applied with flannel cloth. Then
prepare soapsuds Of lukewarm water
and plunge the garments in II, sousing
them up and down and rubbing them
thoroughly in this suds. Rinse them
into a water little cooler. and then in
to third water still little cooler, and
so on until the final rinsing water Is per-
fectly cold. Do not blue them. Wiring
them out as dry as possible with ma
chine. Lay them in sheets are other
heavy cloths and roll them as hard as
you can in firm rolls. Put them away
for an hour. and at the end of that time
iron them on the wrong side.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-07
Making Borus AntIquItIes.

Dealers in bogus works of antiquity
have been doing rushing business OF
late. Recently the Louvre came near
being swindled by a smart young man
who brought in a magnificent bronze
statuette, a specimen Of Venetian art OF
the fifteenth century. The patriotic
young gentleman declared that he
would let the Louvre have it at sacri-
fee because he would rather see 1t
there than anywhere else. Neverthe-
less, II 1t was not purchased In twenty
four hours, he would reluctantly De
obliged to sell the statuette TO foreign
establishment. So he modestly fixed
the price. Everybody appeared to be
delighted with the beautiful work, but
the director Of the fine arts, M. Roujon,
was absent, and the money could not
be paid to the patriot until he returned.
An examination proved that this mag
nificent ancient piece was just six weeks
old.-COlLectOr.