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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
FILLING UP THE HUNGRY.
Another Big Crowd Have a Feast Mt willar.
Hall Today.


Hall Today.
Willard Hall was the scene Of another great
and gratis eat today. Young. old black and white
were together at the board in a commune of
hunger. Venerable and decrepit people.
street gamins, the lame and the halt smacked
their lips and gurgled over the rich soup which
the hospitality of Col. and Mrs. Staples
had provided Crowds of hungry and
destitute stood around in the corners
Of the hall and shivered on the
sidewalk awaiting their turn. About 800
were fed today at the tables and an
untold number we're made comfortable BY
the supplies which the guests carried away
from the hall in baskets and buckets. A
good many pathetic scenes were witnessed
by the attendants. Mrs. Staples. Mrs. Willard,
Mrs. De Witt, Miss Kerner. Miss Frost and Mics
Mary Huff stated TO The STAR reporter that
they had interviewed children who had said
that they had had nothing to eat for two and
in some instances, three and a half DAYS. Sew
erai OF the old people told of horrible condi-
ton Of things at home. and these cases were at
once provided for by the kind ladies in charge
Miss Emery Was waiting on table at which
sat ten urchins, the oldest of them not over
ten. when she WAS complimented by one Of her
beneficiaries with II tell yer what. nam.
but yous q swell" This is the third
day Of this worthy and practical charity.
Tomorrow Col and Mrs. Staples will again feed
loaves and fishes to the populace and they
promise to have enough to go round without
the Intervention Of miracle. The hours for
tomorrows feast will be II to 2. Mrs Staples
will distribute 200 large loaves Of bread to the
poor through the medium of her guests.
A committee of ladies called on Mrs. Staples
this morning and requested the use Of Willard
Hall that they might continue the charity
throughout next week. Their wish was
granted and it is probable that the
poor of Washington will be Toasted for some
time to come. Several people of wealth have
visited the hall during the progress of the
meals and have expressed themselves as so i'm
pressed with the needs of the poor that they
have contributed money through the police.
A gentleman who talked as though he meant
business, after looking on for a short while this
afternoon, said that he intended to hunt I'D the
proper authorities and contribute $780,
Mrs. Staples was assisted today by the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Henry A. willard. Miss Emery.
Miss HUFF, Miss Mary Huff. Mrs. Phelps, Miss
Ring, Mr.. and Mrs. Parker. Mrs. De Witt. Mira.
VIM. r. Morrison, Miss Kerner. Miss Frost,
Mrs. Delano, Mrs. Hickey, Mrs. Talbot, Mr. H.
Hickey and Mr.. James Hopkins. large corps
Of the walters Of the hotel hustled around and
did noble service in the workof carrying GOOD
cheer to the poor and needy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

The funeral Of the late James A. Rutherford
occurred yesterday at O'Clock from his late
residence, 20lS o street, Rev. DR.. Harding OIL
ciating. Mr.. Rutherford. who died last Mon
day after . severe lingering illness, was but
thirty-6 1--WE year, Of age and highly esteemed in
this city. The interment was at Oak Hill. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Donald O. Stuart.
PercyB. Hills, Morseli A. Tolson, Clarence A.
Miller, Charles Lewis and Mr.. Zappons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
Not Advanced.

From the CHICAGO News- Record.
The Parvenu-"Ah, professor, WONT you tell
me what books you think / ought 70 get for
winters course Of reading?'
The Internationally. A second reader
and . spelling book"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
The Washington Markets.

High prices rule today. The bulletin Of the
Washington produce exchange to be issued this
evening will state that prices away up on
nearly all lines Of goods and likely TO rise
higher. Eggs will be quoted at 3sc per dozen,
and the best butter Mt S5a36c. Meats and vegs-
tables perhaps show the least advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

Policeman Thomas Lynch u the eighth pre-
cinct appeared before Judge Miller today and
complained against shadrack Lewis. colored.
for theft and concealed weapons. The boy
stole watch and when arrested IL Was di-coy-
cred that he carried pistol. lie was given
sixty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

From the Chicago News-Record.
Young Mr.. Perkins Ito little Dolly who has
inst been shown on before company)-"well,
don't you think I'm nice, Dolly"
Dolly TO her mother)-"Is this where tall
the truth or where / act polite, mammal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
ADJOURNED OUT OF RESPECT.
Both Senate and House Hold Brief Session.
Today.
THE SENATE,

The credentials Of Mr.. Gray, DELI for
his second senatorial term from March 4
next we're presented and placed on file.
Mr. Brice (Ohio) offered resolution that the
Senate has heard with deep regret the death Of
r. B. Hayes. formerly chief magistrate Of the
United States. and that as \ further mark of
respect 70 his memory on this, the day of his
funeral, the Senate do now adjourn.
The resolution was agreed to and the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
For Future Use.

From the jewellery Weekly.
Cisrk-"why does Mr.. Highly buy such e1-
pensive presents for his fance?"
Jeweler-''It's his way Of providing for a
rainy day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

MEMBERS ADMIT THAT THE STRUCTURE Is AN
OBSTRUCTION AND A MENACE TO THE CITY
AND THAT 1T OUGHT TO BE REMOVED AND A
NEW ONE BUILT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

Tho District Woman Suffrage Association
gives public reception to the officers and dels-
gates of the National American Woman Suffrage
Association at Wizards parlors tonight from
10 10 O'Clock. All OF the officers and most q
the leading members have staid over ior this
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
Missing From Home

. Lee Andrew Gill, hftesn-ysar-old coiored
boy, employed ss the house Of Congressman
Cultivate Of Ohio, has been missing from
homo for two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

Senator Mcmillan has introduced bin to
give quit claim to 8. J. Block and A. P. Baur-
man TO lot In square 11l8 In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

Veterans Send Resolutions of CondoIe nee.
At o largely attended meeting of Encamp-
ment No. SO, Union Veteran Legion, at 80
Pennsylvania avenue last night. resolutions of
coincidence and sympathy to the family of its
late comrade, Rutherford B. Hayes, were unaai-
mously passed and the adjutant directed to
transmit them by telegraph to Mr.. Webb C.
Hayes, Fremont, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

MY fortune is maid" said the young man
who had just become engaged to An heiress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

The selling Of postage stamps by the yard ap.
pears to be only q question of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
FUEL AND FOOD.
There 10 No Real Scarcity Now, but . Coal
Famine 10 Possible.

DEALERS IN COAL SAT- THAT THE SUPPLY Is VOW
ABOUT EQUAL TO THE pENASD-rHE PRICES
OF MANY PROVISIONS HAVE INCREASED MATE
RALLY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

"All the worlds stage, I hear"
Said the gilded youth; "tis %,
And that speedily makes clear
Why the worlds 30 very slow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
SHOOTING STARS.

This thing OF twying to keep a diary" said
Willie Washington, lis deucedly distressing.
II you don't write in 1t. you feel ashamed OF
yourself, and if you do, you feel more So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
A MKT SUMNER CONVERSATION.


Customer: II don't see what makes ice cost
so much. 1t was q foot thick last winter"
The Driver: "Da.'s jest it Itwss more work
to cut II"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

"I understand that there was q remarkable
performance at the theater last night"
Very. There were two box-parties and they
didn't interrupt the play once"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

I'VE had . lovely whist club, )" she said art
lessly. I'VE made . rule that any girl VII
spoke should pay penny into the treasury 70
every word she uttered"
"Quite ingenious"
"Yes; but don't belong 10 IL any more"
"yny not?'
"Pa says he can't afford it"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

He quoted Shakespeare-shs 10 fair
And so surprising
Indignantly accused him there
OF plagiarizing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

sour organization" said Hamilton A. Hill.
secretary of the national board of trade, to the
The STAR representative at the shoreham, lis
purely noa-political. 1t is formed for the dis
cussion of commercial interests, their pro-
lection, advancement and the securing of
proper legislation. We meet in different cities.
but prefer Washington for many reasons and
usually convene here. The boards of trade of
about fifty cities constitute the organization
which was formed in 1868, with Frederick
Fraley president and myself secretary which
respective positions we still hold We discuss
all important national questions and the capital
and interests represented are almost beyond
computation"
Charles Gibson Of St. Louis, president Of the
Yellowstone Park Association, is at the Airing
ton. Il am here" said Mr.. Gibson to TIE
STAR representative, ION private business.
There is. however. measure pending in Con-
gress of more importance than it appears. 1t
is to authorize the association to erect hotel
at the Upper Geysers. This will complete the
chair as we call il, Of hotels. making II NOS
sible for tourists to tarry at the most interest
ing portion of the park. Now they must push
on to the next hotel. The influx of tourists
next summer will, in consequence Of the worlds
fair be enormous. The association has hotels
now that cover over ten acres, and il Ii the
tourist and not the association that will be in
conveuienced by the failure Of Congress to pass
the bill. People in the east have misty idea
OF the park. The name park has much to do
with it. 1t is territorialy as large as Connect
cut, and for diversity and grandeur OF scenery
is unequaled anywhere. As the government
will not allow settlers on il not no much as an
egg or potato is produced. The park is mid
way between Portland and st. Paul, and nearly
every article and thing used or consumed Is
imported from these cities. The association
has spent over $500, 900 in improvements"
The evening world., 1893-12-19

entrance into the house at about Q
o'clock in the evening, in perfect legal
form; the inspector was to arrest Mr..
Slider, who might, of course, be indig-
nant, but the conspiiators expected that
the respect a banker has for the forms
of law at least insured submission under
protest, and while the inspector stood
guard over the arrested man. two of the
alleged policemen were to be posted so
that no one could leave the house, ever
IL Mr. Slider wanted to send a messen-
ger away, which was not likely. because
of his certainty that this was a mistake
which could easily be cleared up. The
other two alleged policemen could then
search the house under the protection OF
a bogus search warrant, and quietly Sc
crete all the valuables and money that
they could lay their hands on. The in
spector then intended to tell Mr.. Slider
that, because of his protests, he would
not take him to Jail, but that he must
understand that he was under arrest,
and that he might have to report to the
head officer when called upon to do so.
Billy imagined that the time which must
intervene before the news of the I'M
warranted arrest reached the real police
would give him all the opportunity he
wanted to cover his tracks and secrete
his spoil.
This plan worked admirably up to a
certain point. when Billy and his pals
were treated to a Supplying surprise.
The man at the porter's lodge tremblingly
admitted the officers OF the law into the
grounds. He was then ordered to lock
the gates, which he did, and one of the
policemen took the key and remained In
the porter's lodge with the man and his
wife. who were certainly very much
frightened. Another policeman was left
to guard the entrance to the house. while
the bogus inspector and the remaining
The evening world., 1893-12-19
SHOPS" BURNED OUT.
Three Alarms for Fire in a Big
Tenement House. .
Ono OF Several Big Buildings on
Attorney Street.

The seven-story tenement-housc "a
Attorney street, occupied almost exclu-
sively by sweaters" caught FIRE at 3
o'clock this morning. The building is
surrounded by tenements of equal
height. and as a precautionary measure
three alarms were sounded.
A man rushed through Attorney street
calling "Fire!" at every step, and
warned Policeman Downes. VIII sent
In tie first alarm. Flames had been
seen coming through the basement door,
from the workshop Of Abraham Fleisch-
man. baker. ,
The flames were shooting up an air
shaft when the first engine arrived.
Two more alarms were quickly sounded.
Considerable trouble was experienced
m ge ting the lines of hose through the
building. but when that was done the
fire was quickly under control.
There was no one In the building when
the fire broke out, as far as can be
learned. The tenants, with their losses.
are:
Basement, Abraham F%leischman. $500
and Raphael Kalkoppsky. grocery. $500
v. Sehpitzer,. tailor. $500; third floor,
Aaron Rosenberg, tailor, 500: fourth
floor. Schacai Cohen. tailor, $3.50; fifth
floor, Sam Reihman. tailor, $500; sixth
floor. T. Haryitter, tailor, $50; seventh
floor, $50; seventh fioor vacant.
The building was owned by David and
Peyser Beck. 1t was damaged 5000.
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banker, a man intimately connected with
numerous prosperous companies. and a
man Of great reputed wealth. The name
Of Slider was a power in the city. Billy's
investigations led him to the knowledge
tina Mr.. Slider was a most careful man,
who had arranged every electrical APP
pliance then known for the discovery OF
q burglar. He appeared to realize that II
once a burglar got entrance into the big
house the family would be. comparatively
speaking. at his mercy; and so 1t was
that every window wss protected by half
a dozen different devices. The door mats
and windows were so arranged that after
everybody went to bed the highest
football on any Of them would light all
the electric lamps in the house; would
ring a large bell In the tower: would
telegraph a warning to the nearest police
station and would set more gongs ring
Ing all over the place thar a burglar
who was at all nervous cared TO hear.
Billy realized then that the ordinary
methods of a burglar would have a ten
dency to fail II applied to the big house
standing in its own extensive grounds,
and no he resolved that when he and his
pals entered the house 1t would be by
the door and not by one of :he windows,
and 1t would be at a time when the
family had not retired to rest.
Billy's plans, when matured. were very
simple. He obtained the costume Of a
police inspector for himself and the
clothes Of an ordinary policeman for each
Of his four pals He got. likewise, a very
good imitation or a warrant for arrest,
made out In the name of Mr.. Slider.
Billy was the man Of brains In the gang,
and the ~ -four. realizing this. did
exactly al e told them. They were in a
perfect state of discipline n had the
utmost confidence in Billy's ingenuity.
The plan was this. They were to obtain
The evening world., 1893-12-19
n BANKERS ARREST.
Burglar Billy Havem's Clever Coup Which
Won HIM o. Fortune.

Billy Haven was no ordinary burglar.
Ills theory was that II a man wished to
make a success of his profession he
needed to use his brain rather han his
muscle 1t was all right enough when
starting out to commit a burglary to take
d knife with you, or a loaded club or a
pistol, but Billy claimed that the doing
Vi this showed Il lack of mental in
sehuity, ANY muscular fool can b~ludgeon
.he senses out of a half-awakened house,
noider aroused from his first deep sleep
w lhe noisy entrance of a thief through
re Kitchen window, but bludgeoning
n'ly looked upon as clumsy and unneces-
sary' The consequence was that Billy,
ny strict attention to business and the
."aeaVor to please customers, soon began
" bulld up fo- himself an envIable
equation among the police. They never
.aught sight Of Billy or his pals, but
rney called him among themselves Billy
aEeh' out OF respect for the memory of
detective Of that name, who was
IIpecially good at tracking crimes of a
Gnu Whose origin was obscure, and the
~ 10 which was not visible. They said
Hhohs themselves. when their attention
No. nrst directed to the kind Of burglary
we new burglar was doing, that this
d Job Billy Haven would like the
nhs OF IL he were alive. and 30
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they drifted on. never getting a sight
Of the burglar, until the crimes were
called Billy Haven's jobs, and finally the
unknown craftsman came to be called
Billy Haven.
AS a general thing, where Billy Haven
was at work, the Inmates of the house
never knew a robbery thad been COM
mitted until next morning. Billy and
his gan left almost no trace OF their
visit except the disappearance Of the
most valuable things in the residence.
At last these neat burglaries ceased
and there were no traces Of Billy for
years. 1t is probable hat the authorities
would have known any particulars
about Billy's career II It had not been
that a convict dying In one of the prisons
told about Billy's last and successful
coup, which enabled Haven M his gang
to retire into respectable but monot-
onous private life.
Billy. II seems, had long looked with
hungering eyes on a large mansion that
stood in a lonely part of a lonely suburb.
1t was entirely surrounded by a high
brick wall. n Billy felt tina II he and
his mates ever got inside that mansion
they could work in uninterrupted Sc
curity.
Inquiry showed Billy that It was the
residence Of Mr.. Slider. the weil-known
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policeman rang at the front ooor' Ihe
person who admitted them was also ter
riied at the sight OF their uniforms
Billy asked II MI slider was at home'
and was informed mat ne was IN the
d~rawing-room. lie then asked mat he
n the oihcers might De SHOWN there
without being announced
Mr.. Slider was sitting IN an easy chalr
surrounded by MS FAMILY lie turned ms
head round when the door opened WITH
out the customary KNOCK ana when ne
saw the UNIFORM OF the inspector a shas'-
ly pallor came over his race Before the
inspector could speak he held out his
hand and said:
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start of twenty-four hours and that is
all / ask. Now, how much ?"
Billy hesitated and pondered for a mo-
ment. What do you say % he said at
last, "to SOS, 900 for me and $1,000 for
each Of the men ?"
THAT would be SIS, 900 in ALL" said the
banker.
well" said Billy. suppose we make
It 100000 as a lump sum. II you say
800. 900 in gold. it's IA GO
THAT is a large amount said the
banker.
'Oh, very well, then" replied Billy.
1--WE have only to do our duty. You are
not absent: you are here. The amount
is large, as you say, but you must re-
member that the risk is tremendous"
'Yes, | admit that" said the banker,
with a sigh; but you said you would
take $4,000 n moment ago"
There are four men to square besides
myself" answered the inspector, land If
one OF them objected, OF course the game
would be up. l shall not take the risk
even of mentioning 1t to them for any
thing less thar u hundred, and II / think
any longer about II l shall raise the price
TO a hundred and fifty" sm-
II agree to the 100000" said the
banker hastily. Can you make sure OF
your men-of their %silence?"
Reasonably sure. answered Billy,
1.-THE only question is, can we have the
money In gold here and now?"
II am not sure that l can give you all
that amour In gold, but l think / can"
He consulted n po~cketbook he had with
him and added some figures together.
Yes he said. II can do it,"
Very WE'LL" said Billy. "rt is a bar
gain"
Billy called his pals, me together they
accompanied the banker TO another room
that contained a large safe. which Slider
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TO make a proposal to you. inspector.
You look like a shrewd man. How many
policemen have you with your"
Il have four" answered Billy.
There are five OF you altogether,
them"
Exactly"
Now, Inspector. I am a man OF bust
ness and, as you know. a man OF great
wealth. | would like to have a few words
with you in private. Would you kindly
ask these officers to step out OF the room
for a moment?'
THAT is hardly regular" objected the
inspector.
II know, I know" answered the
banker hurriedly; but l think l can
make 1t worth your while to do what ]
ask"
Rogers" said the inspector 10 the
policeman beside him, you and Ben
ham just step out for a homer into
the hall inc come at once II you hear
me call"
Rogers and Benham saluted and with
drew without a word. When the door
was closed Billy stood with his pack
against IL and Slider remained standing
near the fire.
III had happened" aid Slider. mot
to nave been at home when you came,
what would you ave lone ?"
81 presume" answered the inspector.
81 would have tried 10 find out where
you were without arousing suspicion. and
II that could not be done l would have
had to come some other time"
Precisely. Now, what will you take
in gold to go back To the station and re-
port that you have not been able TO ind
mt p"
THAT would be dangerous business"
said Billy, quite honestly.
II can make It worth your while to
run the risk" said Slider. "Giye me q
The evening world., 1893-12-19
MASKED MEN KILL SHEEP.
Stock Taken from n Herder Near
Grand Junction, Col.
(By Associated Press.)

GRAND JUNCTION, Col, Dec. 49,
Another chapter was added to the sheep
war In Plateau County Sunday. One
hundred and twenty-five bucks belong
ing to J. A. Cunningham, of Salt Lake,
which had been on the range In Pla-
teau County during the Summer, were
taken to Cisco, Utah, to join the large
herd. n James Wallace, who had them
in charge. camped or Saturday night on
what Is known as the Hog Back, about
twenty miles east of this city.
About l o'clock Sunday morning he
was aroused by ten masked men, who,
at the point of revolvers, compelled
him to give up his gun. Two men were
left'to guard him., N the rest drove the
sheep a short distance from camp and
killed about one hundred of them and
left the rest with broken backs and
legs.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
BONFIRE IN THE CELLAR.
Attempt to Burn a Big Apartment.
House in Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn police are investigating
the latest attempt to burn a fiat-house In
South Brooklyn. Shortly before 8 O'Clock
last night DIR. John F. w. CHASING, OF
100 First place. saw smoke coming ur
through the elevator shaft, and upon go
ing to the cellar he found a pile of rub.
He e~xtinguished the blaze with a few
buckets of water. and then notified the
police. investigation showed tnat some.
body had made a bonfire of several bee
match.
There have been several fires in the
neighborhood recently, all supposed tc
have been started by an incendlary.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
AGENT KILLED, CAR ROBBED.
Mysterious Crime Perpetrated on a
Southern Pacific Train.
(By Associated Press,1

HOUSTON Tex. Dec. ia message
has just been received here calling for
a Sheriff's posse to go to Crosby. When
the Southern Pacific e%ast-bound train
which leaves here at 10 o'clock reached
Liberty John Hutchinson the Wells
Fargo messenger, was found dead in his
car. His head was cleaved open by a
blow from an axe, and the car had been
robbed. The body was left at Liberty.
special engine. A number Of negroes at
Shelton attempted to board the west
bound, which passes there just before
the east-bound. The amount of plumber
stolen is not yet known.