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WRITING BY PROXY.
A Branch of Literary Industry That is Get
ting to Be of Importance.


"An important branch of literary business
nowadays is writing by proxy" said a pub
Usher to a STAR reporter. This ia a very busy
world, and there are good many people in it who,
having no time TO produce matter for publication
themselves, employ others to do it for them
For example, one Of the best known physicians
in this country has also considerable reputa-
ton as literateur. He has published num-
Der Of learned medical works, besides several
volumes of fiction. Not one of them has been
written by himself. He has hired other men to
produce them, paying them SO much page. 1
know all about it, because the volumes 1 speak
Of have been issued from my own presses.
'That sort Of thing is very common 1 also
am acquainted with distinguished lawyer who
chooses to have a literary reputation. He
thinks it helps him in his profession. and pre-
sumably his vanity is gratifed by it, At all
events he employees a newspaper man of ability
with whom he is on confidential terms, TO write
articles regularly for him. They are mostly on
topics which have some reference to law. The
lawyer signs his name TO them and
the journalist receives the pay. This
is advantageous to both. because the lawyer s
reputation makes the articles fetch double or
even treble what the newspaper man could sell
them for as his own. The lawyer also produces
about four short stories for magazines every
year. These also are written in typescript by
the journalist, who gets 600 apiece for them,
while the lawyer signs his name and is content
with the glory.
'.You must be well aware that this sort Of
thing is very extensively practiced 1t has
various other FORMS Even the pugilists, such
as Sullivan and Corbett. appear as literary men
nowadays. The polish and elegance Of the die
ton they employ would really astonish any,
body who did not know tina. the articles signed
with their names were in reality written BY
clever newspaper men. Professional men far
outside the pale of the prize ring do not hest
tate to resort to the same expedient. In many
instances they have not the leisure necessary
for writing. They per it themselves to be inter-
viewed and the ideas they express are neatly
put together by the reporter in the shape of an
essay. They read over what has been written
and correct it, signing their names at the end.
"Clergymen are no longer obliged to write
their own sermons. They can buy them at an
extremely low rate, and good ones, too One
frequently sees advertisements in the news
papers offering homiletic discourses at prices
to suit the most impoverished parson. Ii il
only one development Of what il growing TO be
an important industry-the business of writing
by proxy"
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THE YORK BUILDING DISASTER.
Investigating the Recent Tragedy in Chi
cago.

Investigating the Recent Tragedy in Chi
cagO.
The taking Of evidence in the inquest of the
victims Of the falling walls Of the York build
ing was begun at the county morgue in Chi
cago yesterday morning.
The first important witness was Fire Chief
Swenie, who testified that when the building
was Quilted by fire he reported the unsafe con-
dition Of the walls to the building department.
He did not receive orders to tear down the
walls of the building.
Fred Kunze, whose father and mother were
killed by one Of the walls, testified that his
parents moved from their home to that of a
friend because of fear of being crushed by O
wall, but moved back again on assurances from
a building inspector that the walls were safe.
Building Commissioner O'Neill was then
called. He testified that on January IS, two
days after the fire, three inspectors reported to
him that the rear wall would have to come
down, but they thought the others might stand
A week later Mr.. O'Neill notified York to tear
down all dangerous wallis The permit for the
reconstruction Of the walls the commissioner
said was granted during his absence from his
Office. He had refused the application two
days before because he wanted further inspec-
ton made.
copy Of letter to the commissioners from
the occupants Of the houses adjoining the gut
ted building. in which the latter was notified OF
the dangerous condition Of the walls, was shown
the Witness
Mr.. O'Neill at first denied having received
the letter, but afterward thought he might have
received It He did not act upon the notice,
the walls
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EROOKIAND.

The Brookland school realized over SC as
the proceeds of their recent lunch and have pur-
chased some valuable books of reference, in
Guiding encyclopedias. biographical dictionaries
and unique Sc: of primary histories. very
neat book case has been furnished the school by
the board of directors
Capt. Jos Banner Of University Heights,
who has been chosen by Secretary of the Navy
Herbert as his private secretary. is well worthy
of the honor and will reflect credit upon his
present home as well as upon his native state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Marean and Mrs. Sizer
and daughter of Cumberland, Nd, are the
guests of Miss Francene Marean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Molfenter of Baltimore are Wis
iting Mrs. Delhi.
Mr.. and Mrs Ives of West Brookland have as
their guests their mother and brother Mrs. and
Mr.. Ives OF Marion, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Eaton Brooks and Master H.
Q. Brooks are staying with Mrs. Balm during
the Inauguration.
Mrs. o. B. Ficklin, whose husband for q
number of years represented the fifteenth con-
gressional district of Illinois in Congress, and
who is also a sister of Senator Colquitt and q
daughter of Ex-Governor Colauitt of Georgia
and Miss Rose Moss, daughter of Mr.. John
Moss of Edgar county, ILL.,, are the guests o!
Mrs. Judge Terry and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. X. Middlekauff have visiting
them Mr.. Frank Middlekauff and Mr.. Var
Veachly of Hagerstown. Nd. and Mr.. j. H.
Light and Mr.. John Morrison of Martinsburg
W. Va.
Mr.. D. N. Wood has gone to Asheville, y c.,
to bring his little son Silas to Washington. Mrs
Wood is not much improved in health.
Mr.. Charles Alsop of Brentwood road il
suffering from a severe attack of the grip.
Pastor and Mrs. r. r. West gave an ex.
tremely pleasant reception at the Queenstown
parsonage in honor of their sister, Miss NJ.
Knapp West of Kentucky. Refreshments were
| served and Mr.. and Mrs. West, Mrs. Nichols,
Mr.. Ettinger, Miss Lulu Windsor and Miss
India Lord added to the general enjoyment by
their musical talent. Among those presep,
were Miss NJ. Knapp West, Mr.. ard Mrs. Arthur
| Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Sherwood, Mr.. and
| Mrs. J. B. Lord, Miss Katie Middlekauff
Miss Lille Schwier, Miss Kitty Bret
Miss Nellie Middekauff, Miss Emma Tay.
lor, Miss Anna Paxton, Miss India Lord
| Miss Lulu Windsor of Darnestown, Nd.
Miss Lucy Lynch, Miss Ruth Marean
Miss Mamie Lynch, Miss Minnie Green
lees, Miss Eva Fisher, Miss Alice Ham
mond of Terra Gotta and Miss Ida Greenlees
| and Messrs. Russell Thompson Of Washington
Louis Ettinger, Harry Jones, Will Phillips
| Clarence Coffin, Harry Hopkins, John Wignall
Audubon Ridgeway, Thomas Means, Finley
Adams, George Kahn, G. H. Warren, Charlie.
Perry, Robert McChesney, Will Warren OF
Washington, George Kahn and Eddie Holhdge.
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THE DUCKwORTH CLUB.
Cincinnati's Famous Organization Here
Ready tn March,

Cincinnati's Famous Organization Here and
Ready to March.
The lannon's Duckworth Club of Cincinnati
have come on 200 strong prepared to tear
things loose" generally.
The Duckworth Club is made up Of men Of
Drawn and muscle as well as brains The uni
form is made Of a very stylish double-breasted
hght-colored spring overcoat, dark trousers,
pearlcolored silk hats, tan gloves and silk UNI
brellas.
The club will be headed by the First egiment
Band, under the leadership Of Major George
W. Smith. The official staff of the club is as
follows: President. Lewis G. Bernard; first
vice president. Frank Burns; second vice pres
ident, Joe NJ. Rice; third vice president, John
nj. Fanger; secretary. James NJ. LAWN; fnan-
cial secretary, BENZ. F. Shott; treasurer, John
OBrien; commander, Col Daniel ]. Dalton.
The officers of the marching club are: Col
onel, ID. j. Dalton; lieutenant colonel. ]. d.
Ermston; major. Aleck DaveZac: adjutant,
James Z. Fennessy; sergeant, DIR. J. ". Prem
dergast; quartermaster, Ed Renau; commits
safy, Ed W. DOMAIN.
The four divisions of the club will be differed
as follows:
Company A-Captain, H. W. Kent; first
Lieutenant. Percy Hawkins; second lieutenant,
Lew Brinkman.
Company B-Captain. Charles E. Dalton;
first lieutenant, Henry Tepe; second lieutenant,
Joseph l.. Rhinock
Company Captain, Va. Sargent; first
lieutenant, James j. White; second lieutenant,
Ben. p Shot,
Company D--Captain. Theo. Bollman; first
lieutenant. F. NJ. Fritsch; second lieutenant,
Joseph NJ. Rice.
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The Birthday Of Pope Leo.

Yesterday was the birthday Of Pope Leo, who
was born March 2, 1910. The cardinals now in
Rome made visit Of congratulation to his holi-
ness, who received in the throne room of the
Vatican. The cardinals presented An address
congratulating the pope on the advanced age
which Providence had permitted him to attain
and expressing earnest wishes for the prolonga-
ton of his life. In replying to the address Pope
Leo expressed gratitude to God for having per-
mitted him to serve the church for SO many
years. He said that the enthusiasm attending
the jubilee had added luster and glory to the
church. Amid many disillusions and profound
social and political upheavals that enthusiasm
showed that the instinct Of common salvation
impelled people to cling closer to the bosom of
the church, in which salvation was found, and
70 hold on firmly to the corner stone, apart
from which there was NO corner stone and no
basis for order
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THE SALVATION ARMY.
IL VIII Hold Two Meeting. sunday in
Harris gJou Thcater.

Harris sUou Thcater.
The Salvation Army has been making its
preparations for the Inauguration throng,
knowing that its present quarters on u street
would be inadequate. and is now able 20 an
nounce that il will hold two meetings on Sun
day in Harris Bjou Iheaier. corner 9th and {.
through the kindness Of the proprietors. who
have donSed ia use. ren; free. Tor this OCCASION
These meetings viii be interesting. as all Saliva
ton Army meetings are. They viii be espe-
cially attractive. however. becau Of the active
participation OF several of the most prominent
and successful officers of the army. who
will come TO Washington to aid the two
brave women, Capt. Merritt and Lieut..
Guy. who are now carving on the
work at the Washington station. Mai Evans,
who is in charge of the central DIVISION
winch includes the District of Columbia. and
Adjt. Bell, who became famous at the riots at
Eastbourne. and afterward suffered in jail FOR
the stand he took at that time. are coming
from the national headquai ters in New York,
and Staff Captain and Mrs. Parker. who are in
charge Of Maryland and the District OF Column
bia, are coming from baltimore for this occa-
sion. They are all stirring speakers. with most
thrilling experiences 10 tell. and have had great
success elsewhere. The first meeting will be-
gin Ut O'Clock in the afternoon ard the second
al clock in the evening. Everybody is in
vited and no admission will be charged.
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Among the members Who have come on for

Among the members Who have come on for
the parade are:
Geo. A. Brigel, Ed Mcclellan, Robt Moulds,
Ed. Auburn, ]. ]. Valid, J. H. McCabe, John
Humrnel, Thos. J. Cogan, L. E. Hummel, J. D.
Spellman, Thos. F. Shay, Peter J. Nolan. Geo.
Geitz, Henry Kretter. f. A. Farley, NJ. Whest.
NJ. J. Mckenna, Joseph Luhn. G. NJ. McClel-
Ian, Q. j. Ryan. VIM. Heneman, H. j. Becker,
Charles Zeck, Henry Gelle. H. Bunnemeyer,
A. n Young, H. Wuebben, NJ. ]. Fay, Frank
0ilsey, John McCabe. John Brady, Patrick Nc
Cabe, Chas E. Brigel. P. H. Parker, Chas. Nc
earthly, J. Schauferth. VIM. Mcclellan, John
Gietz, Edward Friend, James Haley, Henry
Peet, F. B. Funke, Thos. McCloy, Thos. Purcell,
n. W. Leonard. George Apger. I. J. Scahill. II.
Robben, Joseph Austing, T. W. Soaper, ]. Nc
kenna, A. r. Dieckman, 7. Coleman, Edward
Fisler, A. Alder. J. J. Mccarthy. E. Thomas,
Edward 0ekler, Robt j. o Brien, d. G. Wolver-
ton, Michael Batters, NJ. Malone, Chas. P.
Ribbles, H. G. Maddox, John J. ODowd,
Edw. F. Cogan. John W. Doran, J. P. Holz-
back, g. Pluckebaum, Gustav Plug, Gust.
Schmidt, j. Boecklage, W. j. Delaney, Henry
Janson, J. A. Campbell. Peter Hummel, John
Haders, VIM. Sheahan. T. Giltepan, VIM. Les
saint, Peter Bender, P. T. Morley. Hy. Eiler-
mann, Vim. Higgins, Frank Reilly, F. II. Leh-
mann, VIM. H. Dieres.
Virginia League of Democratic Clubs.
The Virginia League of Democratic Clubs is,
as its name implies, a union of almost all the
influential democratic organizations in the old
dominion.
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Its president, Mr.. jefferson NJ Levy OF
Monticello, the home Of Thomas jefferson, is a
son of the late Capt J. P. Levy and nephew
of Commodore Uriah P. Levy, the author of
the abolition of whipping in the United States
navy. Last fall Mr.. Levy organized the yir-
ginia League of Democratic Clubs and in six
weeks succeeded in making it one Of the most
complete and effective organizations in the
country. During the campaign it numbered
over 81, 600 members and. according to the as
sertions Of the chairman of the democratic
state committee of Virginia, was the cause of
carrying the state by such a tremendous ma
jority for Cleveland and the party.
The Philadelphia Owl Club.
The Owl Club, one of the Oldest democratic
clubs in Philadelphia, attends the inaugural
ceremonies, bringing eighty-fve members.
The officers are Henry s. Kneedler, president;
Andrew Lucke, vice president; W. J. Mitchell,
secretary; Isaac Smyth. treasurer, and Henry
Winter, John Smith and Judah Isaacs, trustees.
Jake Kilrain Is with Them.
The regular democratic association OF the
thirteenth ward of Baltimore, consisting OF
about 500 members, will Join in the great pa
rade March with the Calumet Club, also of
Baltimore, with 200 men and fine band of
music of twenty-five pieces. committee
from each club agreed upon the following uni
form: High hat, long dark-blue cape coat,
black pantaloons, buff gloves. badge and cane.
Their marshal for the occasion is the we'll
known ward leader, James ]. Flannery. They
have been drilled twice week at the fifth
regiment armory for the past five weeks by
officers Of the fifth regiment, and will keep up
their well-earned reputation by presenting as
fine an appearance as any body of men in line
Jake kilrain, who is a member of the associa-
ton. will take the modest position of high
private in the front rank of company B. The
officers of the association are: Frank F. Ora
ham, president; I. j. Cahill and Timothy
Hayes, vice presidents; Milton J. Pope, finan-
cial secretary; j. II. Gutenberg, recording
secretary; Howard Gill, treasurer, and board
OF nine governors.
Stalwart Democrats from Cincinnati.
A body Of fine looking men was sent to
Washington by the Young Mems Democratic
Club of Cincinnati. Their uniform will con-
sist Of a single-breasted light tan overcoat.
black silk hat, tan kid gloves and silk UNI
brella. The breast measurement of the men,
bers shows that they are stalwarts in form as
well as in politics, and Cincinnati may we'll be
proud of the gallant young men who will rep
resent her at the Inauguration ceremonies
Few. il any, of the political clubs in Washing
ton will surpass the Young Mems Democratic
Club in the way Of physical development.
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Great Orange Meeting at Belfast.

More than 5000 persons were present at the
great Orange meeting at Belfast yesterday.
DR.. Kane, who presided. said that Ulster was
pre- pared to defend herself to the last against
the proposals of the home rule bill. The men
of Ulster need not feel however, that they
would be alone and unaided in the fight for
their liberties. They had the sympathies of
Englishmen OF all classes throughout the
world. A hundred thousand Orangemen were
ready to resist to the death the home rule bill.
VIM. Johnston, M. P. for Belfast. who called
the meeting, concluded a violent speech by
swearing on Bible that he never would submit
to the laws Of Dublin parliament.
DR.. Kane then tore to pieces and threw to the
floor copy Of the home rule bill and the meet
ing adjourned.
Last evening efigies Of Mr.. Gladstone and
Mr.. Morley were burned in High street in the
presence of cheering crowd of thousands.
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vice president; John Fl. Kelly. recording sec
Rotary; David Murphy, financial secretary;
William Shaw, corresponding secretary; II. @.
HOFFMAN. treasurer

The club has a membership Of 800. and Is q
member OF the National Association OF Demo-
cratic Clubs and State League Of Democratic
Clubs. II is represented on the executive COM
mittee Of the State League BY its present pre-
siding officer. James A. MeKenna. postmaster
of Long Island City under President Cleveland.
and who introduced the free delivery system in
Long Island City. and was member Of the New
York state Legislature in 1891
J. H. Thirty, vice president. is the father OF
the school savings bank system.
The delegation TO Washington numbers 100
aud are CHARTERED ut Faber'> Hotel
Included in the delegation to Washington are
the following: John T. Mitchell. sheriff Queens
county; Mayor Sanford and all the city officers
Of Long Island City, y. Y.
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A Washington Company in Litigation.

Deputy Attorney General Hogan gave a
hearing at Albany yesterday afternoon on an
application for the dissolution of the Magnetic
Telegraph Company. a corporation organized
under the laws of New York state and having
its principal Office In this city. The petitioner
is Edwin F. Masterson of Chicago, a stock
holder, who alleges that the company has been
insolvent for a year and has done no business
since it was organized. The company makes .
general denial Of the allegations, but practi.
cally admits doing no business on account Of
waiting UNITY the expiration Of the Bell tele-
phone payments, which will occur this month.
Tho Magnetic Company is capitalized at
IS, 900 ,00W Decision was reserved
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The session Of Congress 10 as good a. done al
hr Is all legislation but the appropriation bills
is concerned. The anti-option bull, the TORY
bankruptcy bill, the Hawaiian treaty the i'm
portant nominations before the Senate and the
thousand and one bills of various purpoft, which
have been pressing for consideration during
the entire Congress, for the most part without
hope, are now considered dead, and the ad-
tournrnent will be only perfunctory announce
ment Of this fact
Mr.. Holman and Mr.. Allison nay that there Il
going to be no trouble about getting appropria.
ton bills through.
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COL. THOMAS DoHERTY.

Thos. F. Doherty was born in Boston, and
has resided there all of his life. He entered
the dry goods business at the early age of IS,
and has adhered closely to this business and its
branches ever since. Mr.. Doherty has been
identified with public and military affairs of
his native city for many years. He has been
president of the democratic city committee of
Boston, member Of the school board, and is
now one Of the water commissioners. He is
also one OF the directors OF the Home for Des-
titute Catholic Children of Boston
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stalwart DEMOCRATS from Cincinnati.
HERE FROM BOSTON.
The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran As
ISOLATION to March to Inaugural Music.

The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran As
ISOLATION to March to Inaugural Music.
The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran As
ISOLATION Of Boston is another famous organi-
cation that has come on from New England to
take a part in the Inauguration. This we'll
known corps is composed for the most part
of men who were formerly members of the
Montgomery Light Guards, one of the COM
panfes of the ninth Massachusetts, regiment,
which became famous some twenty years ago
as one Of the best drilled militia companies in
the United States. The corps now has about
150 members, with very handsome uniform.
1t stands very high in the regard of the people
Of Boston. The officers are Col Thos F.
Doherty, Lieut. Col. Richard Murphy and Maj.
John Coffee, with five companies and full
staff,
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To Mount Vernon.

The steamers Manchester and River Queen
will make fast flying trips to Mount Vernon,
the tomb of Washington, during the inaugura-
ton period, leaving their xharf, foot of 7th
street at $50 and 10 am, 1890 and p. m.
Passengers can return by any boat Fare for
the round trip is so cents and an additional
rs cent? for admission to the grounds of Mount
Vernon.
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large oil painting of Mr.. Bayard adorns the
walls. They have the right Of the Delaware
line in the procession, being the Oldest club in
the state. The Bayard Legion is a well-known
organization all over the state.
The present officers of the club are: President
Henry Jacobs; vice president, William Prohel;
financial secretary. Theo. Grotz; recording Sec
Rotary. George II. Spath: treasurer, WILDER
Long; sergeant-at-arms. John Clark; executive
committee, John Dunbar, VIM. Prohel Ed
ward Glib; trustees. Henry Jacobs. Harry
knight. Thos. Holland. The club celebrated
its twentieth anniversary last September.
The marshals for the parade are: Chief mar
shall, John +. Dolan; legion marshal, Frank NJ
Sewer; first assistant marshal. William E. Hol-
land; second assistant marshal, William Prohel
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II. u. CASSIDY.

The officers are: E. Perry Dunwoody, presi-
dent; W. W. Calmore. vice president; n. NJ
Cassidy, financial secretary; John Kennedy,
recording secretary; Thos. Sheridan, treasurer;
Edward A. Kelly, marshal.
The club sends fifty men to Washington and
band Of twenty pieces, Wyoming Band of
Philadelphia. The uniforms consist Of light
melton overcoats, dark pantaloons. light soft
hats. canes and gloves. They are quartered at
$50 Pennsylvania avenue and will remain until
Sunday morning.
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The club was chartered October 5. 1889, the
charter members being z. 7. Dunwoody, NJ NJ
Creamy. Jas. J. Drew. Chas. Laulenbach, Vim.
B. Dugsn. Jos. Schooner. Edward A. Kelly and
Riley ODonnell. The club has now on It's roll
w names and Is In frst-class financial con-
oition- having no debts. One of the strict
rules OF the organization is never to be bur-
dened with debts Another excellent rule,
which all political clubs should follow in the
interest Of party harmony. is the prohibiting
Of faetional discussions durSpg the meetings or
IN the club rooms. The Crescent believes in
the eld-time political adsge. Principles, not
men" The club has done its party good SER
vice IN past city. state and national cam paipns
and in the presidential contest OF last fall the
members were heard from more than once as
they we're enthusiastically for Cleveland and
Stevenson
Among the present active members Of the
organization are Attorney Jas. NJ. Beck, Coun-
Gilman Geo. W. Kendrick. IT,, ex-Secretary of
State VIM NJ. Stenger, E. p. Dunwoody, Chas
Lsnlenbach, Edward A. Kelly, Thos. sheridan,
L d. stuebner. Chas. oNeil II. NJ Cassidy,
Aiiey o'Donnell