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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
THE SCIENTIST.

According 10 the method which is now
adopted for reckoning leap years in Eng
land, December, January and February
will be the summer months about 10000
years hence
Meteorologists are now Of the opinion
that heavy downpour Of rain is the cause
Of the brightest flashes of lightning. The
old opinion was that it was the fash that
caused the downpour.
A railway train travelling night and day
at the rate Of so miles an hour would reach
the moon in six months, the sun in 200
years and Alpha Centauri, the nearest of
the fixed stars, in 100000 years.
The length of the day and night, any
time Of the year, may be ascertained by
simply doubling the time of the suns ris-
ing, which will give the length of the
night, and double the time Of setting, which
will give the length Of the day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
Oh, that unknown man named Dupont
horrr Tlnnn or,riod md hntnd him in


Oh, that unknown man named Dupont
how Tom envied and hated him in
that momentl He took the manuscript
like one only half awake. He heard Mr..
Plunket murmur an apology and briskly
wish him good afternoon. Still he linger-
ed, looking down at the roll Of paper.
''Do you think I could get it accepted
anywhere? Or could I improve itf" he
asked, and something in his face moved
the manager to little pity and patience.
II looked through it. The first scene
told me it wouldn't do. You want the
truth, and I'll give it to ou-sentiment
be hangedl It's fairly good as far as
style goes. You might turn it into a
novel. But we want more than style
on the stage. We want action-we want
life," and warming to his subject Mr..
Plunket threw one ponderous leg over
the arm of his chair. 1--WE want situa-
tions-quiet, but SO subtly and intense
1y weighted with interest that crowded
house holds its breath to see them de-
velop. If you can't do that-and it's
very evident you can't-write realistic
drama. couldn't use it, of course, but
you'll find manager who'll take it of
your hands fast enough.
'Stun your audience with daring leaps
into real running water. SO that the lead
ing man comes before the curtain in
cased in rubber, diffusing a dalnpness
that makes the orchestra leader sneeze
or thrill them with mine explosions, OF
real engines, OF bridges that move
There's money in work Of this sort on the
Bowery. Talk about the injustice Of
managers to native talentl Bosh, all Of
it. Are VIC fools? I'd give almost any
amount today foT-a Gociety drama writ
ten by an American dealing in mastery
style with some of our pertinent social
questions and holding true, sympathet
ic love interest. Or give me O startling
psychological study with plenty Of fire
give me d comedy that with laugh tear
off the mask of society. give me play
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
HE EPIcuRE.

Port wine is famous for its gout produc-
ing qualities.
Oysters are sometimes used in the place
of chickens for supper salad.
Lettuce is the best salad served with fish,
but all cooked and cold vegetables 60 well
with fish
touch. Cheese which feels 50 hard that
you cannot press it on the rind is either
SOUR, salted or cooked too much.
Alligator's tail is one Of Che queer deli
cacies much priced by southern Creole
gourmands, but not the tail OF any alliga-
tor is desirable. 1t must be OF the proper
size and condition. When it is properly
cooked, it is most toothsome It tastes
something like turtle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
Poor. rhnnrl Worth Thousands.

Two little girls, wards in chancery,
and heiresses fpSl00.t 90 each, were, it is
said, recently arrAigned as vagrants in a
London police court Their fortunes
are 50 securely locked up in chancery
that by no process of law can any of the
money be obtained until the children are
of age. They are at present practically
destitute and unable to procure decent
surroundings. clothing or education.-
London Letter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21

do you always practice what you
preach?" asked the tired deacon Of the
long winded minister.
Il do, my brother" said the long
winded minister solemnly.
well, said the tired deacon, with a
sigh, 81 don't wonder then that you don't
seem to get any time to make pastoral
calls" Texas Siftings.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21

A woman says that a man can beard
the savage tiger IL his lair without a
quiyer 0f lis riu Tea, but he cannot
bring an unexpected friend to dinner on
washing lay without trembling in
every limb
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
An oda wsv Of SAVING ..Ho,v d. 10. 30,

The people Of Cairo salute you with an
odd question. 1t means. DO you per
spireT 1t is explained by the fact that
they regard d dry skin as the symptom
Of mortal malady. Kate Fields Wash
ington
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
Hoods SarsaparilIa

and am now a well woman. l weigh 128 lbs,
eat well and do tie work for a large family.
My case seems q wonderful recovery and
physicians look at me in aStonishment, as
almost like one raised from the lead.,'
HOOPS PILLS should be in every family
medicine chest Once used, always preferred.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-09-21
WOODBURY.. NJ, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 81 1898

nation, his terretnke glance upon rne
stage entrance completely blocked. He
shook his head helplcssly and then jerked
dirty thumb over his shoulder, indicat-
ing o narrow iron stairway at the left.
Exhausted by tho demand upon his en-
durance, he disappeared IN inch or two
in his coat collar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

II am here" he said. ''simply to ask You not
to report any bill which will require the taking
of any part Of the Common. There are two CT
three reasons why make that request Of you.
One Of them is sentiment, and I say to you,
gentlemen. that SO long as there il love Of
country, OF state and of homo there 10 senti-
ment; and there is sentiment in regard to Bos-
ton Common
Col Henry Lee Of the great banking house
of Lee, HigRinson 4 Co.. and one Of the wealth.
lest men in Boston, is emphatic for the preser-
walton Of the Common. He declares himself as
one OF the 5000 antiquarans OF Boston" He
is one of the shrewdes. business men in Boston.
but he does not hesitate to urge the claims Of
sentiment in these eloquent terms:
II say this should be the last town in the
world to deny sentiment. For sixteen years
have been treasurer of the old south preserva-
ton fund. and it is a matter of sentiment that
the old south, with its grand historical as
sociations, has been preserved, although 1t has
been long, tediousand difficult project. For
some years l have been a director of the
Bunker Hill Association. 1t has been pro-
posed to cut down Bunker Hill in order that
the railroad might 60 across there. believe
and oppose that on the ground of sentiment
1t would be pecuniary benefit TO my business
on State street to have the old state house re-
moved, but have continually spoken in favor
of retaining the old state house by reason Of
sentiment. because 1t is one Of the things that
characterize Boston"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
DID GOULD SWEAR FALSELY?
Discrepancy Between the Assessed ant
Actual Value of His Personal Estate.

Discrepancy Between the Assessed and
Actual Value of His Personal Estate.
Ex-Congressman John J. Adams of New York
has written to Corporation Counsel VIM II
Clark Of that city asking If the estate of the late
Jay Gould is not liable to the city for six years
of back taxes on the difference between $500, 900
the returns made by Jay Gould previous to his
death. and go. 900 O0o the valuation of his per.
sonalty made by the executors of his will
Ex-Congressman Adams saws in his letter
Seventy million dollars is the executors sworn
estimate of the personal estate at death. which
is to be compared with $500 900, the assessed
valuation for the preceding year.
The assessed valuation, it is to be observed
was based upon representations made by Mr.
Gould in person. and under oath. to the CON-
mls-ioners, in accordance with the provisions OF
section $40 of the city consolidation act
Mr.. Goulds wealth NAV have fuctuated be-
tween sc. 900 900 ard $500 900 during the in
terval of less than two wears between the dates
of the two estimates. but. while this is possible
it il not at all probable.
But assuming that of this SO. 900. 900 part
was not asses. able as being stocks exempt from
taxation. still it is a matter of public notorietv
that Mr.. Gould died possessed OF large amount
Of money, bonds and other assessabe personal
property far in excess of $500 900. the amount
for which he was assessed for his sworn state
ment, as above mentioned.
| write you thus, believing that, il Mr..
Gould sworn representations to the tax COM
missioners can be shown to be materially or
substantially erroneous, the amount of the loss
resulting to the city can be recovered from the
estate for the past six years.
beg to suggest that the question involved
is eminently question to be settled in the
courts. and that you take such action as YOU
may deem necessary to have IT settled.
JOHN J. ADAMS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
UPPER MARLEORO'.
srcn1erce Of The Eyening Sta--

Core spcn1enCe Of The Evening Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Nd, Feb. 60, 1893.
The Social CLUB OF Brandywine gave an enter
tainment on Friday night last. There were a
number of persons present special train
took the guests down about o'clock and re-
turned at 2:30.
A contract for building large hotel for Mr.
Maurice +. Stalings has been given ont. Mr.
F. VI. Bowie is having the hotel built and Mr..
ThOs. E. Coffin is the contractor. Work will
begin at once.
Messrs. Jno. p. Poe and ex-Coagressman
sydney f. Mudd. who reclaimed the Southern
Maryland railroad from Col. Vim. j. Best who
had II In operation as the Washington City and
Point Lookout, have flied a petition in the cir
cult court III Prince Georges county asking the
court to dismiss the appeal on account of the
time having expired in which an appeal is to be
taken.
The semi-annual examination At the Marlboro
Academy was held yesterday in The presence of
the trustees and large number of the patrons.
General satisfaction was expressed at the man
ner in which Prof. Thos. j. Grant, and his as
sistants had promoted the advancement of the
/ pupils
| The county commissioners Of Prince George =
county will meet en- Tuesday. "Wednesday and
| Thursday. March II. Is and 16. 1893, for the
/ purpose OF receiving and approving all accounts
against the county preparatory TO making the
annual lew.
! The orphans court will meet on Tuesday
next.
| Miss Matte Heating of Centreyille. Queen
| Anne county. is visiting the Misses Merrick.
Mr.. VIM. l.. Thompson, postmaster at L. B..
\ has resigned
/ Mr.. Levi J. Wise's stable and barn in St.
Marys county WIS burned on Tuesday night
! The horses were saved, but the cattle were
burned. twas supposed TO be the WORK of an
incendiary.
While Lewis Clarke and benjamin Lambkin
last Thursday were attempting to cross the
strait at 81. Georges Island their boat vas up
set. Clarke escaped with his life and Lambkin
was drowned The drowned man was a Vir-
gilman.
Prot. Sylvester of the MARYLAND Agricultural
| College is making effort to have farming
| products exhibited al the Columbian fair. The
farmers in this county are taking an unusual
| interest in the affair.
Rev. Mr.. Sothoron of Old Field Church.
Charles county. has resigned his parish and ac-
| cepted call in Hartford county.
During the Lenten season Rev. Mr.. Sontag
| Will hold services in Trinity Church. this town.
( daily at 80 pm, with a lecture on each
Wednesday. Bishop Paret has announced his
/ intention Of visiting Trinity Church on Sunday
/ evening. April l6, Tor the purpose OF admins
| terlng the rite Of confirmation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
THE CATHOLIC "CHAUTAUOUA."
Arranging for the Summer School at PIatts
burg, n. Y.

Arranging for the Summer School at Platts-
burg. n. Y.
The Catholic summer school. which opened
its first session last August in New London,
Conn, will hold its session this year at Platts-
burg, n. Y. The session will begin on July Is.
The board Of studies has. through its chairman,
the Rev. Thomas Mcmillan of the Paulist
Fathers. issued program. The regular
courses will include thirty lectures on the fol-
lowing subjects: Educational epochs, philos-
ophy of history. science and religion. Etera-
ture, ethical problems and mental philosophy.
Negotiations are being made to secure the
services Of the Rev. p. A. Halpin. 8. j., vice
president of st. Francis Xavier's College, for
lectures on ethical problems; Brother Azarias.
De La Sale Institute. for lectures on educa-
tional epochs; Warren Stoddari of the Catholic
University, for tho course on literature; the
Rev. j. A. Zahn, G. s. c., of Notre Dame Uni
versity, Indiana, for the course on science and
religion; the Rev. J. A. Doonan. &. J., of Bos-
ton College, for the course on mental philoso-
ply, and the Rev. r. I. Clark, 8. J., Of Lon
don, for the philosophy Of history lectures.
Prother Potman OF the Christian Brothers
College at footing. England has been invited
to lecture on electricity. He has prepared a
work on the recent Developments in electrical
science, md carries the degree of doctor OF
science from the London University.
Many prominent specialists are also expected
to deliver lectures on miscellaneous subjects.
The general council OF the summer schoo,
ment OF woman's committee OF i've members
to act in conjunction with the board of studies.
The auxiliary committee will try 70 secure the
active corporation OF reading circles and other
organizations especially devoted to the inter-
ests Of women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
SANDY SPRINGS.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
SANnN Nrrrs-ua Al LII

Correspondence Of The Evening Star
SANDY SPRINGS. MD. Feb. 10. 1893.
The Literary Circle which gathers once
fortnight TO listen to an informal talk from
Edward Farquhar. assistant librarian of the
with an interesting discourse upon Spanish
History Minus Columbia
Gilbert Tyson Smith delivered at Sharp
Street Church a free lecture to his colored
neighbors upon George Stevenson and the
steam Engine
The monthly meeting Of Olney Grange. held
on the 18th instant. was well attended In adj
dition to tie usual literary and musical enter
talnuent there was an animated discussion of
the question, ''Can the dairy and poultry
interests pay the grocery bills Of a farmer >
family Ii was decided that the latter alone
would do so il well and iutelligently managed.
Warwick p. Miller has returned from Ger
mantown, Pa, Joseph T. Moore from New
York city and Miss Mary Wilson from New
Jersey.
Mrs. Caroline H. Miller is visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Samuel NJ. Janney of New York. Miss
Ellen Farquhar is in York. Pa, and Miss Mary
Magruder in Chesterto~n, Md. Miss Eliza Ii.
Miller left Sandy Spring on Wednesday for a
lengthy trip. which will include ST. Louis Mis-
sissippi, Denver. Minneapolis and probably
Chicago before her return in the early summer
Albert Stabler OF Washington and Laurence
Miller Of Baltimore have spent a few days here
recently
The funeral Of Samuel Hopkins OF Highland
Howard county. occurred from his late resi-
dence, White Hall. at p. m. today. In.
terment At woodside cemetery. Sandy Spring
where his aged mother WAS laid to rest but
| se~ years since. N. b. 7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
UNDER THE "OLD FLAG"
Ceremony of Adopting the Steamer City q
New York.

Ceremony of Adopting the Steamer City OF
New York.
The ceremony Of putting the steamer City of
New York under the American flag is going to
be a more imposing affair than many imagine.
On Wednesday, at New York. the birthday of
Washington. the City of New York, to be known
the New York. will haul down the red ensign
Of Great Britain and send Old Glory aloft.
The best known public men. business men.
sailors and soldiers Of the country will be on
hand to make the ceremonies more impres.
sive
The United States cruiser Chicago. which is
now at the navy yard in Brooklyn. will be
anchored near the New York and will give the
national salute OF twenty-one guns when the
Union Jack and Old Glory will be foated to
the breeze at the stem and stern.
The steamboat Howard Carroll will be used
to convey the invited guests from the pier to
the docks of the City Of New York.
The workmen have finished the task Of re-
moving the words "City Of from the stern of
the crack ocean racer. The vessel will not
be officially recognized a. the New York
until the close OF the formal transfer, Wednes-
day.
An old steamship agent down town said yes
terday that it is good thing for the line that
the name City Of New York is to be changed,
II know a great many wealthy tourists who
would not travel on the vessel. " he said. ''be-
cause thirteen letters were in her name. It's a
fact. and the vessel under the title New York
will make more money for herself and owners. -
President Harrison telegraphed that il pos
sible he will attend the ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

II Will Commence Tonight and Continue
During All Next Week

The red white and blue fair OF Washington
Commandery, No. /, t. A. VI. Uniform Rank.
r.. o. L. A. NJ, will open this evening at the
National Rides Armory. and will continue dur
ing the week This il the first time that an
attempt has been made 20 confne the entirety
OF the occasion TO the triune colors OF this
country. The decorations and booths are
slaborately provided for, and will be in perfect
unison with the costumes Of the ladies'.
The committee in charge hAve spared no
pains TO make this event a success and one long
10 be remembered by the residents Of the
national capital
The executive &C mmittee is rs follows: Geo
T. Howard, chairman: p. p. Rouse. vice chair
man; y. s. Meyer. recording secretary; c. W.
Todd, corresponding secretary; s. ". Deck
man, treasurer; VIM. l.. Denly J. T. Reed. j.
". Lucas, Edward A. Reid. George A. Forbes,
r. c. Watson and A. c. Newman.
Following is list of the ladies' who will par
ticipate: Mrs. P. p. Rouse, chairman: Miss
Katie " Riley, secretary; Miss E. Meyer, treas
urer-
The booths are ~ follows: Fancy goods
Warrington Commandery. No. /. Mrs p. z.
Rouse; Mount Vernon Council No. 10; George
Washington Council, No. IS, Mrs. ]. T. Reed
Constellation Council, No 49, Miss L. Vaux;
Jasper Council. No. %. Miss Greenwell Fruits
and confections-Reno Council. No. as, Mrs.
Wiggintou- Flowers-America Council. No. a.
Miss Burton Soda and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Council, No. i3, Miss VI. Collier. Cigars
Council No. Is, Miss Brahler- Lunch
room-Potomac. No. 20. Mrs. E. p. VauN- jew
eIry-Columbia, No. 80. Miss Carr. Grab bag
Eagle. No. As; fish pond-Herrnione, No. Az,
Miss Kate Riley
The following ladies will assist at the different
booths: Misses Lille Reed. Mabel Thomas,
Nav Collier. Loftie. Nora and Ida Iuerney. L.
Osborne. +. Fathers. A. Trumbell, 4. Newman
y. Ardinger. l. Vaux. A. Sebastian. Rose and
Lille Fowler. Gertrude Fowler. o. Godfrey. :.
Mullen. VI. krulen. q. Garnett. f. Osborne, VI.
Rilev, " HeniIine VI. Suit r. Wesley. Lewis
Howard. Gradwohl. Wolf. Dyer. Kaufman,
Mohier, George Fuller, Miller. Wallace, Carl
mOnd. NcDe-mott. Prender. Vermillion, Jacobs,
Hill. Oliver, Geoffers. Andrews. Greenwich,
Ellis, Herbert. Jones. Solomon, Rothchilds,
Mrs. Newman. Mcintyre. Forbs. Naux. Howard,
Money, Penifll. Dunn. Robcy and Marconia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
-HEsAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.

SCHEDULE N EFFECT OCTOBER n reo,
9Th and y sts. -
handsomest and nos. complete Solid Train Ssrvss
West from Washington.
200 y. N, daily 'Cincinna,i AMI - Loui. TN
ited'-solid ve-iibu'Ah newly elu;pped. electric
lighted train Pullnans finest .lssr Washing
ton 20 Cincinnati. Din ny attached " MGy-vflls
20 serve breakfast. Arrives Cincin lxti 500 In
disnapolis IL 30 IN. A. Louis b o. NJ Chicsso
5t5 pm.
IL lou. m. dailv-rhe famous ''F. r. v IJ-ntt.i~
solid vestbule train with diuinx ani Puilms.
sleene-s for cincinn q. Lexington and Louisville
without chance arriving ~ Cincinnati 6;l5 a. m
Lexington " 100. m. Louisville $50 D. m. Indian.
apolis II so Y: m; chi AZ IS, M 81 Louis q al
2-o0r. m. asiv-rrpreSs Coz so-ion.viiis Chsr-
loftesville, Richmond. wayn.sbOro', Staun.on ana
PRINCIPAL virginia ronts daily. except Sunday foe
Richmond
513 and 14sl Penna. ave.
M ii. W. FULLER. oen1 Passenger Ae.u,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
Wants $4,000 DAMAGE.

Hannah o'Lesry. by Mr. J. J. Darlington.
has fled . suit against the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company to recover
DO, 900 damages for injuries received by being
thrown down while in the act Of aiigbsing from
. car on Pennsylvania avenue near 9TH stree.
on November Last She complains that her
head, face and lsft side were injured and her
nervous system shocked and still suffers % the
result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
Kenna to Go in Statuary Hall,

In the West Virginia senate Mr.. Watts intro
duced bill to provide for marble statue of
the late Senator Kenna. to be presented to the
Congress Of the United States and placed in
the national gallery In the Capitol, and appro-
priating 1000 for it. Under . suspension of
the rules the bill wss read three times and
passed, TO tske effect from its passage, the en-
tire consideration of the bill occupying not
more than ten minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

10 The Edito- q Tie Evening star:
have just read your facetious editorial on
the ''inaccuracy" Of the Congressional Record
report OF the controversy between Messrs. Waugh
and lurpin in the House of Representatives on
Thursday last You have been misinformed
The report Of the language used is full. COM
plete and absolutely correct The 'unpreju-
diced Observers who say that Mr. Waugh told
M Iarpin that he wouldn't believe him on
oath must have their lack OF prejudice Offset
oy an excess Of Imagination. because no such
oppression was used. nor anything nearer to it
Than what appears in the Record There was no
revision, suppression or modification of the Ian
guage by ANYBODY, and TIE SrsR's intimation
to the contrary, like many otbs- current criti-
eisns on the Record does injustice TO the Official
reporters and to all concerned
ASDREw DryrSE-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
BOSTON COMMON IN DANGER.
Efforts to Divide 1t with Street Railway
Tracks.

An EXCITING srRuoeLE IN MASSACHUSETTS
PETITIONS AND PROTESTS PRESENTED TO THE
RAPID TRANSIT COMMITTEE OF THE LEaIsLA-
TuEE-wHAr Is SAID FOR AND AGAINST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

Carlyle W. Harris, who il in q cell in New
York under conviction for the murder by
poison of his young wife. Helen Potts. has sent
to the newspapers a letter protesting against
the de.av Of District Attorney Nicolf In post
poning the hearing Of the motion for . new
-