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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
IS 1T THE LOST COMET"
New Interest Added to the Recent Mt.
Lowe Discovery.

Lowe Discovery.
Los ANGELES. Cal, December 3.-The
recent observations at the Mount Lowe
Swift comet. discovered by the son of Prof.
Swift at that observatory on Tuesday
evening, November 90 may turn out to be
the famous lest comet" discovered by
Device at Rome, August %, 1874, just half
a century ago.
The orbit of Devices comet was COM
puted by Bruno. and found to be within
that Of Jupiter, its aphelon closely ap-
preaching the orbit of the giant planet and
its periphelion lying just within the orbit
of the earth. Its period was trihe less
than five and half (5.450 years, and 1t
should have reappeared nine times since
it's discovery, but 1t did not return as pre-
dicted, Or If 1t returned, 1T was never seen.
The researches of NJ. Leverrier indicate
that IT was identical with the comet OBJ
served by Lahiere at Paris in 1878, though
it was not detected at any one of the many
returns to perihelion which must have
taken place in the interim.
If ii proves to be the long lost comet, as
tronomers will be keenly interested in it's
career and Il II were not so faint they
would be observing 1t in all parts Of the
world. Prof Barnard can scarcely dis
Germ it with his Finch glass, and eastern
astronomers have not been able to detect
1t as yet. 1t is probable that the comet is
receding from the sun and the earth, and
DIR. Swift estimates that it is now about
one hundred and thirty millions miles
away, or three times the distance of the
planet Mars In October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03

sort Of a mental disease Of which the per-
son afflicted with 1t cannot help showing
the symptoms on the slightest provocl-
natl at La Norma idle this morning. Il
met a striking example Of the complaint
coming in on q local Baltimore and Ohio
train last night. He got i'm with some jolly
white men at a small station on the Metro
lolitan. branch. He was called Andrew,
and was as black as the ace of spades and
wore the garb of a laborer. 1t turned out
ed that the Job he had been working on
was finished Saturday, and one OF the
white men asked Andrew what he was go
ing to do. He returned with the most un-
abashed GOODNESS imaginable that he had
been engaged to go to work Monday lay
ing brick at TO dollars n half dayP
That attracted my attention. From that
moment until the train reached the depot
here Andrew lied steady streak, under
inspiration Of the clever questioning Of the
white men. He told about his brother CIV.
Ing up his business and becoming a runner
and getting 81 900 for running 1,5O0 miles
in three days and u half, and swore to the
truth of his story. He casually remarked
that his was a running family.
"I ruined seben n ha'f miles in TWEEN,
ny-nine minnits myself de udder mawnin,'
he remarked calmly: dat is, I ruined en-
wawked hit tergedder, en- den / wukked
hard all day.
Now that darkey was afflicted with
chronic Regeneration. He believed, evf-
IDENTIFY, everything he said, and would have
fought anybody who doubted him. / have
run across numerous pers ons like him, most
of whom, however, men well educated and
help lying than they could help breath
inc
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DIS TRICT CHARITIES
The Investigation to Be Conducted by the
Senate Committee.
Work VIII he Begun Mt Once and
Pushed Rapidly FOrward-Plan of
Chairman Mcmillan.

Senator Mcmillan, who is chairman Of
the subcommittee of the District commit
tee of the Senate appointed by Senator
Harris at the last session to conduct an
investigation into the entire question Of
the charities organizations of the District,
announced to a Star reporter today that
1t was his intention to go ahead with the
work of this committee at once. He made
preparations for meetings of the commit
tee and to obtain information before he
had reached Washington, so that little
time will be lost before the committee get
under way. The program will probably be
for the committee to hold few sessions
and listen to the opinions of certain off,
cials and experts on charitable matters,
but the greater part OF the work VIII be
DOM through correspondence, and to this
end letters will be sent out very soon by
the committee to the officials of the various
institutions in the city requesting certain
information, which, together with the tes-
timony obtained. will be the basis for
consultation.
The Investigation, 1t may be remembered
was ordered primarily because of the con-
fiict between the superintendent of chari-
ties and the board of children's guar
dams, which came to a focus during the
debate on the District appropriation bill
at the last session.
An effort was made at that time to re-
drce the appropriations for the board to
such an extent that it would be practically
annihlated, and vigorous fight ensued on
the floor, in which the superintendent of
charities was championed and the board of
ChildI ems guardians condemned by Sena-
tor blackburn. Senator Gallinger took up
the cudgel and returned the charge, with
a resolution of inquiry concerning the re-
lations between the board and the superin-
tendent, which was afterward broadened
to include an investigation into all the
charitable institutions now aided by Con-
gresS. The entire matter revolves around
the question of how far the government
shall aid these institutions while maintain
ing he board of childrens guardians. the
principal object of which is to avoid send
ing children to institutions when private
homes can be found for them.
As result of the inquiry Ii may be that
the entire system of charitable institutions
of the District will be reorganiZed, and
new schedules of appropriations made for
them. 1t is the design of the committee to
get TIN ough with this work before the Dis
trict appropriation bills shall have reached
the Senate, so that these items of appro-
priationS may be dealt with intelligently in
the light of the Information obtained In
this way. The committee consists Of Sem
ators Mcmillan, Martin. Gallinger, Faux
ner and Hunton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
are known. works we'll in the direction OF
security, stability and efficiency, and the
complete elimination Of politics.

are known. works well In the direction OF
security, stability and efficiency and the
complete elimination Of politics.
Political Determination.
Partisan feeling and bias have been shown
not only in dismissals. but in promotions
and reductions. The most common form OF
this discrimination Is to dismiss employees
Of one political faith for offenses which are
allowed to pass unnoticed or with slight
reprImand when committed by employees OF
the opposite political faith. The commits
sion believes the only adequate remedy lies
in the introduction and enforcement OF
promotion regulations.
Offensive Partisanship.
The rules against offensive partisanship
are usually construed strictly against the
opponents Of the party in power and leni-
emily against their adherents. The safe
ru,e ia that the adherents Of the party In
power should never do what would cause
friction in the office and subvert discipline
If done by the opponents OF the party In
power While a man in the classified SER
vice has an entire right to vote as ne
pleases and express his opinions on all po-
litical subjects, he should not take any ac-
tive part in political management or III po-
Htical campaigns for precisely the same
reason that a Judge, an army ofncer, q
regular soldier or a policeman is debarred
from taking such active part That ne shouio
be deDarred from turning MS Oulcldl poSi-
ton to the benefit of either political party.
Conviction Of Offenders Against the
Law.
After speaking of the conviction OF POST
master Ickes of Newark, Ohio, and OF In
ternal Revenue Collector Haney OF Ken
lucky for making political assessments IN
the presidential campaign Of 1892, refer
ence is made to the case OF c. II. J. ray
lor, recorder of deeds for the District or
Columbia, of which q report Is now IN the
hands Of the President for action. Or this
the commission said:
I'm investigating this case the commls-
sion was much struck by the condition OF
terrorism that obtains in the unclassliie
civil service. In this service there Is no Sc
curity Of tenure. Removals are mace IoI
purely political and personal reasons. and
there is an amount Of corruption In consc-
qucnce. In the unclassiied civil s"rVlc"
and in the excepted places at Washington
the conditions are as bad US ever These
evils will be largely cured by the recent
extension of classification In the depart
mental service"
Political Assessments.
The commission recounts the attempts
made at assessment in the campaign OF
1894 and the unfortunate effect Of the opin-
ion of the Attorney General that solicita-
ton by letter in public offices was not So
ncitation within the law.
Recent extensions, already made pubic,
are stated in detail with their effects, ana
1T Is said that there are only Few I'M
portant branches Of the service yet un-
classified.
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COLLISION IN THE FOG.
The Steamer Albertine Runs Down nm
Unknown Vessel,

LONDON, December 3-The steamer
Albertine, from Shields to this port, ar
rived at Yarmouth today with her bows
completely stove in and leaking badly.
Her commander reported that she was in
collision yesterday with large passen-
ger steamer. The Albertlne struck the
steamer amidships and the latter dlsap-
peared in the fog which enveloped that
part of the coast all day yesterday. The
Albertine, in spite of her damaged con-
dition, remained about the spot where the
collision occurred and searched for the
vessel with which she had collided. but
no trace of the steamer could be found
and 1t Is supposed that she has foundered
"A life buoy and four steamer matches
marked Kenmore We're washed ashore
near Yarmouth today. The steamship Ken
more left Shields on November Is for Car
thagena.
Several other collisions and wrecks of
small steamers are reported to have oc-
CURED during the fog of yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03

Another British Boat to Race for the
America's Gun.

LONDON, December 3.-As a refutatiou
OF the fake interviews published in the
United states through the United Press
today. in which persons classed as Lord
Dunraven's yachting friends" were re-
ported as saying that no challenge for the
Americas cup would be sent this year, the
secretary of the Royal Yacht Squadron
MIR. Richard Grant, telegraphs to the AS
ISOLATED Press this afternoon from Cowes
Isle or Wight that a challenge for the
Americas cup was posted last night. 90
GLASGOW, December 3.-The cup chal-
lenger to be built for the syndicate rep
resented by Lord Dunraven will be
launched in April next from Henderson's
yard at Meadowside. The new yacht will
be little shorter than the Valkyrie, and
Will probably sail for New York at the
completion OF the fortnights yacht racing
on the Clyde.
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General Foreign Topics.

BERLIN. December 3.-A dispatch from
Levensau says that Emperor William to-
day opened the high bridge over the North
Sea canal.
PENZANCE, England, December 3.-The
cable steamer Faraday, which has arrived
from st. Johns. N. F., reports that on No
vember u a heavy sea smashed ufeboats
steam launch, saloon ventilators and two
water tanks.
ST. PETERSBURG, December "a pc
troleum train, which was derailed near
Morshansk, caught fire. Three railroad
officials were burned to death and others
were killed or severely injured
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A Bold RObber.

Detective Helan Of the first precinct ar
rested Jerry Sullivan, the negro who COM
mitted such q daring robbery near 18th
street and Florida avenue a week ago. The
prisoner has confessed and returned por-
ton of the money. Today he told the ofl-
GERS where he had hid the pocketbook In q
sewer.
in the evening. Mrs. F. j. Croker OF No.
1925 w street, the victim, was on her way
10 q drug store to pay a bill, and just be-
fore she reached the corner OF l4th street
the negro grabbed her hand and raised Q
brick as If he intended to deal her severe
blow.
Let CO." he said to her, and Mrs.
Crocker, who was badly. frightened, re-
leased her hold on her pocketbook, In which
she had more than $50 in cash.
Sullivan will be tried tomorrow.
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NORTH CAROLINA'S DELEGATION.
Vote for Congressman Counted by the
CanVRsscrs.

Vote for congressman Counted by the
Canvasscrs.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RALEIGH, N. c., December 3.-The state
board of canvassers met this morning and
completed the canvass of the congressional
vote, which, complete, is as follows
First district-Branch, democrat, 1856;
Skinner, fusion, 1850.
Second district-Woodard, democrat, A.
72l; Cheatham. republican. 0.413; Freeman.
populist. 5,314.
Third district-Shaw, democrat, 1900;
Thompson. populist 9.705; Speare, repub-
lican. 9,TC5.
Fourth district-Cook, democrat, 1885;
Stoud, fusion, 1867.
Fifth distriCt-Graham, democrat, Il, GIG;
Settle, republican, 1884; Merlin, populist,
2 104.
Sixth district-Lockhart democrat 13, 996;
Martin, fusion, 1852.
Seventh district-Henderson, democrat
10, 124; Shuford, fusion, 15,3S3.
Eighth distrct-Bower, democrat, Is, 491 !;
Linney, fusion, 1878.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
RUSSIA'S NEW LOAN.

1t is for S1OO,OOO,OOO and Bears L..
Per Cent Interest.
BERLIN, December 3.-The contract for
the new Russian loan Of 10000, 600 or
500 100000 at 31-2 per cent, was signed
here today by the Disconto Geselschaft.
the Mendessohns and the BIeichsroder
Banking House The Boerse Gazette says
that the loan is destined for the redemp-
ton of the per cent bonds of the Russian
railways, which were taken over by the
state during the last few years.
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ITALY's PARLIAMENT OPENS.
King Fumbert COngrntulates 1t O
Reviving Industry.

ROME, December g.. King Humbert
opened parliament today with a touching
reference to the suffering and ruin caused
by the recent earthquakes. He added that
national industry was reviving; that the
credit Of the country had improved, and
that the confidence manifested toward
Italy rendered II her duty to attain a bal
ance In the budget.
The king also said that measures would
be presented to parliament for the amelf-
grafton of the monetary circulation and to
improve credit.
His majesty concluded with the express
sion Of confidence In the continued main
tenance of the peace of Europe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
Unusual Sort Of "a Damage Suit.

LA PLATA, Nd, December 3-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Swan (colored). who sued the Balti-
more and Potomac railroad for $1,000, Sc
cured a verdict for the full amount. Mrs
Swan purchased a regular ticket from
CoX's to Popes Creek. She was in ill-health
and carried a ten-months old child. Owing
TO accident to the passenger coach, Mrs
Swan was compelled to ride in the bag
gage car. resulting, she claimed, in causing
permanent injury to her health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
Custody Of Children.

Argument in the case Of George A.
Bohlayer against his divorced wife for the
custody of his children was heard on Sat
urday by Justice Hagner. An order was
issued by the court that the children be
recommitted to the keeping of Frances
Kness and Roberta Kress, and that the
hearing of the case be postponed till De-
cember 8.
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II. johnson BarbOur's Death.

RICHMOND. Va, December 3.-B. john
son Barbour, one Of the most eminent Vir-
ginians of his time. died yesterday at
Charlottesville at an advanced age. He
was especially well known for his literary
culture, was the intimate friend of John
r. Thompson, was a young Hterateur in
the days of Edgar Allan Poe, whom lie
knew well.
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The Order Modified.

Justice Cox on Saturday modified the re-
cent order restraining the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company from using
dynamite and blasting powder in the ex-
cavation of the new power house on M
street The injunction allows the use Of
powder, provided it does no injury to ad-
joining property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03

The members Of the Society of the Sons
and Daughters of Maine took formal pos
session of their new permanent headquar-
tiers, at No. 7O7 street northwest on Sat-
urday evening, and several hours were
pleasantly spent in the enjoyment of an
informal program and congenial conversa-
ton. Mrs. Maria L. ODonohue presented
the society with an engraving of the battle
ship Maine, and Captain Granville Fernald
gave a fine photogravure of Madame Lillian
Nordica, the Maine songstress. Among
those who entertained the assemblage were
Miss Adelaide Payne, Mr.. Carl Arvidson
and Mr. Michael Clancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
THE COURTS.

Court of Appeals-Chief Justice Alvey ana
Associate justices Morris and shepard
Admissions-Marion Duckett, Marcus g.
May, Arthur l.. Bryant, Jessie &. Bowen,
Bates Warren and Francis NJ Lowe. No.
l47, Johnson agt. Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company; appeal TO supreme
Court, u. s., prayed and allowed and
amount of bond fixed at $500. No. 399
Thomas agt. Miller; appeal dismissed by
appellant No. 800, jackson agt Cnftord;
argument concluded. No. 1867, Godfrey agt.
Roesse; continued by consent. NO. 81,
Roller agt Caruthers; continued.
Equity Court No. l-Judge Cox.
Morris agt. Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company; restraining order modi-
fled. Eberly agt. Eberly; sale ratified nisi
Washington Beneficial Endowment Asso-
citation agt. Commercial Alliance Life In
surance Company; sale by receivers
ordered; luse consolidated with No. 1850
and Georgianna Mills allowed to intervene
Cook agt. Cook; sale decreed, with j. }.
Darlington, trustee, to SELL Barrett agt
Holiday; pro confesso against defendant
Taylor ordered. Barbour agt. Gordon, and
Golden agt. Gordon; restraining order re-
turnable December granted. Galleher
agt. Pope; sale finally confirmed and refer
ence to auditor ordered. Adjourned sine
die.
Circuit Court No. Judge Bradley.
National Express and Transfer Company
agt. Morris: motion to compel defendant to
produce documents overruled Carlisle
Shoe Company agt Dobbins: judgment by
default Gordon agt. Lester; on hearing
Circuit Court No. 2-Chief Justice Bingham
Columbia National Bank agt. NJ v.
Tierney ct al. judgment by default against
NJ. J. Tierney. Frazer agt. Dexter; judg
ment by default. Hirsh agt. Frank; with
drawal Of Whitaker and Provost as at
torneys, and s. F. Hyman enters appear
ance. OckerShausen agt. Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Company; on hearing.
Criminal Court No. Judge McComas.
United States agt. Robert Benter, lar
ceny; recogniZance, $500, taken, with
Jerome B. Burke surety.
Criminal Court No. 2-Judge Cole
United States agt. Chas. Carter, exhibit
ing obscene pictures; defendant arraigned,
plea guilty sentence suspended during
good behavior, personal recognizance, 500,
taken. United States agt William Jones.
Mary Morton and Sarah HILL larceny from
the person; on hearing.
Probate Court. Judge Hagner.
Estate of Clement H. Brooke; will par
TALLY proved. Estate Of Elias J. Hill; cod
icil proved. Estate of Johanna Hettinger;
will filed and partially proved. Estate of
Johanna Hoerman; inventory fled Estate
Of James H. Baldwin; assent of next of
kin fled In re George Emmert and A.
II. F. Heitmuller, guardians; first and final
account approved Estate of Geo. r. Fris-
by: petition to appoint Chas. w. Handy
administrator filed. Estate of Bishop w.
Perkins; inventory filed Estate of Jona-
than D. Townley, administrator Issue final
notice to settle estate on January 4. 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
Jury Verdicts Discussed.

Tho Y. NJ c. A. Debating Society dis
cussed the question that the verdict Of .
Jury in all criminal cases should be unani-
nous on Saturday night, and the Judge, Mr..
Tracey, decided 1t in the negative. The
affirmative was supported by Messrs. M w.
Watson and Fred. Tasker. and the winning
side by Messrs. w. V. Watson. w. +. Free
man, G. L. Williams, e. c. De knight ana
O. p. Goodwin.
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Arninst the Railroad.

Suit for $4,000 damages was filed against
the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company on Saturday by Mrs. Jennie
Smith Damages are claimed because Of
injuries sustained while alighting from a
car at LIST and G streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
Sui;xe WOrI.S to Resume.

RICHMOND, Va, December 3.-The Man
chester spike works, which have been shut
down for a year, will resume tomorrow
with full force Of hands.
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sUFFRAGIsTs AT WORK.

They Decide to Hold n Public Meeting
In Behalf of Their Movement.
Many Of the agitators Of the movement
in favor Of having the right Of suffrage re-
stored to citizens in the District of Column
bia held a conference at the residence OF
Dr. Reyburn on Saturday night over the
progress being made in the crusade. 1t
was determined to call a meeting for Tues
day night, December IL, in conjunc ton
with the Federation Of Labor. and to re-
quest Senators, Congressman and others
to be present and make speeches on the
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
Gen. Armstrong; Resignation.

The resignation of Gen. Frank c. Arm
strong as assistant commissioner Of In
dian affairs, which was rendered to the
Secretary CT the Interior. to take effect on
December 81, has been formally accepted
by the Secretary of the Interior. The
Secretary expressed regret at Gen. Arm
strong's retirement from the service. He
resigned to enter railroad business in the
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
An Old Case.

Distribution Of the estate Of the late Jno.
R. Reynolds was in argument before Jus
tice Hagner in the Probate Court on Sat-
fifteen years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
DIRECTORS.
During the
Hard Times

Many hundreds OF people have found the savings
which had been accumulated In better days The
thing which stood between them and absolute
want.
This should present a striking lesson Of the Dc.
STABILITY of having something laid aside for the
'.rainy day.
Open account with
The Union Savings Bank,
1922 st. NV.
-Four Der cent interest on savings accounts Open
until . m. on govt pay days and Saturday eyens
ines from to al MO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
Treasury Receipts.

National bank notes received for re-
demption today. 500, 29O. Government re-
ceipts: From internal revenue, S626S6O;
customs, Si70, 59I; miscellaneous, s56.3S3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03

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