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The Washington times., 1894-07-24
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
What They Are Doing and What
They Saw.

! EDITOR TIMES The oracle Of these modern
days is a good newspaper. The TIMES has
done SO many good things for this city and its
people that space in its columns is respect
fully requested to communicate what may be
| considered valuable information pro bono
puplico.
While travelling to the Pacific coast In
search OF health, attention was called, espe-
cially to the cities of Chicago and San Fran
intelligently employ my leisure hours the
study of diseases of tine throat and lungs
seemed most opportune, as acute bronchitis
and catarrh frequently gave warning of more
serious trouble to my lungs. OF many
methods OF treatment the only one that seemed
rational was that which vaporized the medi-
cine and by means Of modern invention ena-
bled the physician to reach the spot by direct
application. This would save the stomach
from being deluged with fluids which are both
foreign and harmful to that organ. The
stomach being free from drugs food would
digest, assimilation and blood making go on
to the great benefit Of the general condition.
The climate of California permitted out door
exercise, and l improved my opportunities by
walking. While this was of great benefit to
my general health it did not cure the bron-
chitis. Dreading the return Of this disease in
acute form inquiries were made for a special
ist having experience in the treatment OF
throat, chest, lung. and catarrh of the mucous
membranes. Through friends was advised
to consult DR.. Riegel. of this city. The Won
derful instruments. some of them Of his own
invention, by which the medicine is atomized
and broughtto bear directly upon the infamed
parts is revelation of modern surgery, as
applied to human necessities. The operation
and method of treatment is absolutely pain
less, in fact, the treatment is soothing and
the healing process begins at once. Having
been cured OF catarrh by DR.. Riegel. and my
throat and lungs SO greatly benefited, grati-
tude compels me to call attention to the fact
that we have In Washington specialist on
tine diseases above referred to equal to those
in New York. Philadelphia, and the other
large cities. / can now take long walks with
good speed without pain to my lungs or get
ting 'winded." My appetite has improved
steadily since putting myself in Dr. Riegel's
care. l am now satisfied that it is not neces-
sary to go to a warm climate. or anywhere
else. to find cure for the diseases named.
J. W. FARRAR, U. S. Treasury.
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TAX SALES NOT INCLUDED"
Assessor Trimble Explains Why These
NWords Are Inserted in Certificates.

Assessor Trimble Explains Why These
NWords Are Inserted in Certificates.
Assessor Trimble yesterday submitted his
report to the Commissioners in answer to c.
Z. Glover's letter relative to tax certificates.
The certificates, he says, are made out in
accordance with law, but he admits that the
law may be faulty. In defense of inserting
the words, TAX sales not included, he says:
My attention has been called to the fact
that an impression exists among many that
the certificates herein referred to noted all
all sales for taxes, and the absence of any
statement 10 that effect was accepted as evi-
dence that no sale had been made, and acting
on this presumption some innocent persons
have purchased without taking the precau-
tion of an examination as to these sales As
a warning to such persons the words Tax
sales not included have been inserted in the
certificates. As Mr.. Glover suggests. these
words may be too broad and misleading and
should be stricken out. and unless otherwise
directed will have them omitted from the
certificates in the future"
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CONCERNS OF THE DISTRICT.

Site for an Engine House in the Northeast.
| Appointmcnts-Ordcr
Opinions from the Attorney.
W. Leroy Fairman has offered to sell to the
Commissioners three lots on Maryland avenue,
between Thirteenth and Elliott streets north
east, 81 by 100 feet, at S1.10 per foot. He also
offers three lots on street between Thir-
teenth and Elliott streets northeast, at 20
cents per foot. The last-named lots are of
the dimensions of the first mentioned. He
thinks that these lots would make desirable
site for an engine house for the northeast Sec
| ton.
William Mcclure yesterday entered upon
the duties OF weigh master and was given
charge Of the scales at the corner of Seventh
| street and Florida avenue northwest.
John A. Clarke has been appointed special
policeman for duty at Stewart Castle.
]. 9. Harper has been made a special po-
liceman for duty at the Scheutzen park.
President E. NJ. Gallaudet, of the Colum-
bian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, has
asked the Commissioners to improve Florida
avenue from Sixth to Ninth streets east, and
also to extend the Second street east side
walk to NJ street.
W. A. Kimmel has requested the Commis-
sioners to open Oak street from the center of
the block to Second street.
The Commissioners have ordered that
new pump be placed in the well at the corner
Of Seventh and E streets southwest.
Water mains were yesterday ordered by the
Commissioners to be laid in Park street be-
tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets
northweet, and in Eighteenth street between
I street and Florida avenue northwest.
Samuel B. Ellis has been appointed an en-
gineer by the Commissioners for duty at the
U-steeet pumping station salary. S1,l0O.
District Attorney Brney yesterday requested
the Commissioners to cancel the special as
sessments cases of Harry W. Blunt. Andrew
Wylie, and Mary j. Dorsey, as judgments in
certiarori have been granted on them by the
court.
S. NJ. Davis recently asked the Commits
sioners for a correction of tax-sale certifi-
cate to lot IS In square 49, Attorney for the
District Thomas holds that Davis certificate
is defective. but correct one can be given
him if he is willing to run the risk in
accepting it.
A complaint was made to the Commits
sioners yesterday by citizen that police
man keeps horses In Prather's alley, between
Fourth and Fifth and and X streets north
west, which are vicious, and that they are a
menace to public safety.
The Commissioners yesterday made favor
able report to Congress on the Senate bill to
incorporate the Washington and Benning
Railroad Company.
Building permits were granted yesterday as
follows: Mary L. Hoover, to erect No. 442 s
street northwest, $1,000: John Delany, to
erect No. 120 @ street southwest: f. Francis
Riggs. to improve stable on lot II, square 245,
Fl 500: Mrs. NJ. E. J. Biddle, to improve No.
1875 n street northwest, 81 800
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hastily drew out card and. raising my hat,
extended it, with two transfers, to the lady.
But it was the young girl who, blushing
deeply. took them.
The following day had almost forgotten
the incident, when among my letters found
one-in an unknown handwriting-bearing
the city post mark. opened it and saw, at
tached TO the top corner of the visiting card
inclosed. five two-cent postage stamps. On
the card was printed:
MR. AND Mrs JOHN C. CARNAN.
While underneath was written:
Mr.. and Mrs. Carman present their compli-
ments and thanks to Mr.. Paul Barnard for his
kindness and courtesy.
Tuesdays. No = Pine Street
put the card aside on my desk under a
vase of violets. and il was not till one morn
ing, nearly week later, that I came across
it again.
Now, every day you meet people in street
car whom you look at for an instant with
more or less attention; but, in my case, had
hardly had glimpse Of the mother or daugh-
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Secretary Hoke Smith said yesterday in re-
gard to the changes:
''Ihey are all the result of an order issued
by me in April last, to the effect that the COM
missioners and chiefs in charge of each
bureau should keep strict detailed record OF
each clerk or other employe as TO his or her
efficiency and special qualifications fitting
them for promotion TO higher positions. Pol
titles have had nothing whatever TO do with
any of the changes. know absolutely moth
ing of the politics of any OF those discharged
or reduced. except that several Democrats
have complained TO me of their discharge l
am obliged to trust to the reports of the
chiefs of the several divisions. and in every
instance their reports have been accepted by
me.
'It is quite true that no old soldier has
been discharged for partisan reasons. On the
contrary, believe some of them have been
retained despite their inefficiency
''As far as the classified service is con-
cerned have tried to promote the greatest
good by running the department on purely
business principles. and no clerk has been
dismissed or reduced except he or she
merited it.
I'VE allow no outside influence to interfere
with the perfect workings of the department
When We find that any clerk has been solicit
ing such influence it is Immediately marked
against him or her, for it impairs their eff
cheney.
"As far as any sensational reports referring
to the partiality Of dealings with old soldiers
and Grand Army men is concerned | have
not heard of any and don't believe the public
have seen them or give credence to them."
Chief Clerk Darneles confirmed the record
of changes and stated that they would go into
effect on the lst day of August
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ter. and had not even the least idea II they
were pretty or otherwise. From their accent
and manner, however, there could be no
doubt they were of the upper world-but,
after all. Of what interest could they be to
me?
Nevertheless, I did feel interested, SO why
should l attempt to deny it? Their address
had been given to me, and also their day at
home. The address was printed, but the
'.day' was written in a modern, angular
hand. Not so the lines of thanks; the hand
writing there was the delicate, precise kind
that young misses were taught thirty years
ago. The mother had certainly written them.
But VINO had written 1.-The dayl"
l became curious. How could I find out?
Yes, there was way. But to call on people
with whom l had only exchanged a few
words, almost on the street, and who, in a
week, might have forgotten both my name
and my face, was rather delicate matter.
Then shonld have to undergo the torture Of
feeling myself an intruder, as the servant
would announce me in the reception room,
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The WARREN SHOE HOUSE,
COURT TALES TERSELY TOLD.
Estler Divorce Case Settled by Dividing
the Custody of the Children.

Estler Divorce Case Settled by Dividing
the Custody of the Children.
Edward Q. Gunson yesterday filed bill of
complaint against John T. Arms, Samuel A.
Drury, and Patrick Shugrue, asking for re-
strsining order to enioin Armes and Drury
from conveying lot 81, in square 100, to Pat
rick Shugrue. Gunson claims interest in the
lot and states in his bill that on July 9 last
Drury sold the lot to Shugrue for S4.350
whereas he holds that the property was
worth in the market $1,000. He asks that the
sale be set aside.
The Estler divorce case was finally disposed
of yesterday by Justice Hagner giving the
custody of the girl to her father and OF the boy
TO his mother.
Mrs. Mamie Turner yesterday filed an
answer to Hawkins Turner's bill for divorce
In her reply she denies that she deserted him,
but. on the contrary. charges that he deserted
her in June, 1892. She asks that alimony be
allowed her.
Naturalization papers were yesterday
granted by Justice Hagner to Stephen A.
Cuddy, Thomas Biggins, and Daniel Scanlon,
all natives of Ireland.
John C. Hurst has filed bill to enioin the
Imperial Bank of Canada, of Toronto, from
prosecuting its suit TO recover $500 from
him as endorser upon a note made by E. J.
Clark. OF Toronto, and also endorsed by the
latter's brother, j. p Clark, of this city.
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their deep pockets, and a continuous string
of apologies was offered for involuntary ell
bowings, caused by endeavors of their be-
numbed hands to obtain hold of the nickels
for their fares.
"why, where is my purse2 You haven't
got it. have you, Ethel?" exclaimed a sweet
voiced lady OF middle age, after hasty
search in her muff and lengthy exploration
of the mysterious depths of her handsome
gown.
'..No. mamma"
'Then some one, must have stolen IL or,
perhaps, have lett it in some of the shops
down at the white house, probably"
All eyes were turned in the direction OF the
lady who had spoken and the conductor be-
gan to look very kno wingly.
Haven't you got any money!" he de-
manded in gruff tone.
''No; have lost my purse which contained
all the money have about me. But my hus-
band will pay for us In the morning. or will
send the money to the office at once on re-
turning home"
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Cant do it, ma'am, !" replied the conduc.

"Cant do 1t, ma'am," replied the conduc.
tor: you've got to pay or get out and walk. )"
Here. conductor" said. rendering him a
dime: and then. turning to the elder lady, I
added: III is the rule of the company.
madam. The conductor cannot give credit
to passengers. hope you will permit me to
spare you the annoyance OF having to get out
at this hour"
II am very much obliged to you, sir" re-
piled the lady. "and 1 accept your kind offer
willingly. Will you be good enough to give
me your address that may discharge with
out delay this small debt?'
"Oh. II is mere nothing. madam. ~ said;
II shall be very well satisfied if you will give
the sum to the first poor person you meet"
"Oh. no, not at all. SIR / must insist"
Under such pressure could hardly refuse,
and as the car was now approaching Hyde
street, where transferred to the cross town
line, took the three transfers the conductor
gave me, and confused by the deep interest of
the other passengers, now ali eyes and ears,
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Local RrcYities.

The excursion Of Carroll Institute, which
was to have taken place yesterday to Marshall
Hall, was postponed on account OF the rain
until August 9.
Willie Hooker, the boy whose leg was cut
off by Baltimore and Ohio engine Saturday
morning. is reported to be convalescing at
Providence Hospital.
James Mcpherson, charged in the Police
Court with disorderly conduct and permitting
gambling on his premises. demanded jury
trial, and his case was continued.
John Sullivan, a plasterer, while at work
on new house at North Capitol and L streets
fell from a window and sustained severe cuts
and bruises. which were attended to at Emer-
gency Hospital.
John Murphy. Thomas Smith, Waverly
Shaw. August Fisher, George johnson and
Albert Luckemock, commonwealers. were
charged in Police Court yesterday with va
grancy and begging and sentenced by Judge
Miller to pay a fine of 800 or go to Jail for
thirty days.
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where, perhaps, half dozen ladies, unknown
to me, would look me over from head to foot
as advanced, as if to ask: "Who is this per-
son, and where does he come from?"
When thought it well over, however, re-
f1ected that there had been occasion to talk Of
me- and, at the name of Paul Barnard, Mrs.
Carman would know very well who was. At
all events, / determined to renew the acquaint-
ance, and SO the following Tuesday found
me at the door Of No. Pine street.
1 must confess / did feel rather uneasy
when my inquiry Mrs. CarmanY' brought
the answer: 'Yes. sir; shall I take your coat,
sir?" and I was presently ushered into a
handsomely furnished room. where 1 pro-
ceeded to pull myself together while awaiting
Mrs. Carman.
=
Since then some months have passed.
Paul, what are you writing there?"
"a little story, darling"
Let me see"
"No, no; not yet."
But she had looked over my shoulder, and
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"A Stroet Gar Romance.

"Ticketsi" shouted the smart young con-
! ductor, as he elbowed his way through the
passengers staining in car which was being
drawn swiftly up California street.
1t was about $50 o'clock on Thursday
afternoon that found myself inside ear
filled with men returning from business, scat
tered among whom was sprinkling of mem
bers Of the fairer sex, who. incumbered with
their innumerable purchases and wrapped up
in cloaks. allowed only the tips of their noses
to appear over the long boas of fur or feathers.
1t was one of those cold, foggy evenings that
make pedestrians hurry along at top speed;
while the policemen at the corners OF the
.streets tramp up and down to keep them
selves warm. The ladies seemed to have
great difficulty in bringing their purses
cut from their small mufs or from
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a small hand soon covered my eyes, while an
arm slipped round my neck and her soft lips
pressed mine.
"Oh, you naughty boy! But just wait
minute"
She disappeared, laughing, and came back
quickly with a blue satchet. from which she
drew out two pink street-car transfers.
You see, I've kept them safely-you did not
think had thrown them away, dear? The
first Tuesday cried all night. II you had
not come the second"
''well, W hat would you have done. Ethel?"
"Shall 1 tell you?'
"Yes, do"
'You won't be cross? WE'LL would have
sent you ore by post"
How jollyi And Mrs. Carman knew"
"No. no, no! She was ever 50 surprised
when you called. 1t was who, before clos
ing the envelope, secretly wrote at the foot OF
the card Tuesdays Are you sorry?"
And then there is the sound Of kissing
Tbs Argonaut.
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Should BE Relieved of His Contract.

u Of TITS
In view of the fact that litigation has arisen
over the extension Of North Capitol street,
which bids fair to last for year or more, the
attorney for the District, in an opinion sent
by him to the Commissioners yesterday, says
that it would be unfair to Contractor W. L.
Chaffee to hold him to his contract, and that
he should be relieved, especially in view OF
the stipulation of a failure to give him pos
session of the ground within the lines Of the
street in Prospect Hill Cemetery and the Bar
bour tract He therefore recommends that
the contractor be paid the money due him.
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Will Defend His Rights,

P. F. Milligan was recently notified by the
Commissioners that a number of houses in
Bassett's alley belonging to him had been
condemned as unfit for habitation. Milligan
yesterday informed the Commissioners that
the property was all right, and that he would
defend his rights in the courts. He states
that the privies are the evident cause of COM
plant, and if the Commissioners will put in a
sewer in the alley he will put in water closets.
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UNDERWRITERS.
]. WILLIAM LEE
UNDERTAKEN,
332 Pennsylvania Avenue N. w.,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
ONE WHO WILL TALK.

Sugar Investigating Committee Hear an
Important Witness.
At meeting yesterday of the full Senate
investigating committee, Senator Lodge hav-
ing returned, Emil Guillander, OF the firm oi
W. B. Wheeler & Co., Of New YORK, was ex-
amined.
1t was understood that he had given the
names of certain witnesses who can give i'm
portant testimony. Also that he has in his
possession signed order for sugar stock by
a Senator. No information was given out by
Senator Gray.
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notice should certainly appear in The TIMES.
as this paper supported the association in its
fight against the railroad, and he was quite
sure this paper was read by twice as many
persons In the northeast as the other morning
paper. Mr.. Sanerbritz's motion prevailed,
and the meeting adjourned. Those present
were: Messrs. Frizzell. Hinternesch, johnson,
Tucker, Barnes, Hultsel and several other
gentlemen
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Scarcity of Cattle in Switzerland.

United States Consul Germain at Zurich
believes that this is an opportune time for
American cattlemen to place surplus stock in
Switzerland. Owing to the hay famine last
year all surplus stock was killed. and now
there is a great scarcity. Beef on the hoof
brings 1854 per 220 pounds. and dressed
beef S3O.Ss per 220 pounds. The consul sug-
gests that American stockshippers communi-
cate with the president of the Swiss Butchers
Association
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EFFICIENCY RECORDS TELL.
and Promotions in the Interior De-
partment-Politics PLAY No Part.

partment-Politics PLAY No Part.
The official ak has fallen with terrible effect
upon the various offices of the Department of
the Interior. Thirty-eight decapitations have
been part Of the result. while sixty-four re-
ductions have been made. These, in the eyes
Of those in authority, are Offset to some ex-
tent by 1873 promotions, all the changes being
strictly in accordance with the merits of the
clerks as exhibited by the efficiency records.
which were ordered to be kept by Secretary
Smith.
The clerks OF the Pension Office are the
heaviest sufferers by the reductions and dis
missals. In that department also the largest
number Of promotions has been made
The various changes are distributed over
the different Offices as follows:
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Real Estate Transfers

Real estate tranfers were recorded yesterday
as follows: Andrew j. Curtis to Jocelyn z. Yoder,
lots 40 and Al, block ,, Chicester, $3.50 Henry
A. Griswold to James f HALEY, lots 252 and 2o3
Griswold's addition TO Anacostia, $40 Joseph
c. Ringwalt TO William J. DUgan, lots 55 and IS,
square l92, $40. Lucy V. Dugan TO Joseph c.
r. Chesley ct al 10 George W. King, part of
square ll2, $40 Redford W. Walker TO Browne
B. h. Lawrence, lots and 10, square $40, 81, 600
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE INCLEMENT
i WEATHER, the ceremonies Of laying tho cor
ner stone Of the new Masonic Hall Of Naval
Lodge, No. 4, were postponed until Tuesday.
Tho members of the several lodges will assem-
Bile at Masonic Temple this p. m, at $50 O'Clock
promptly.
By order OF tho
n. W. Grand Master,
WIN. r SINGLETON,
Grand Secretary.
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SUMMER BOARD.

II board, at Virginia Beach, Va
Apply to Mrs. ROSALIE B. SELDEN, Seldeu
Cottage, Virginia Beach, Va. jy2i-lw
rJNHE wOODMoNT, IOWA ACIRCLE-PLEASANT
i rooms and bath; reasonable terms for the
season; table board j. F. ROBINSON. Prop
je22-1mo
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der thls heaalng one flnie . ces, Nree tDtes, 20
cents; seren times, 81
DOOMS FOR RENT TO ADULTS ONLY-FROM
III two to five pleasant rooms on third floor;
all in first rate order, at l0l6 sth St NV; ref.
required iy24-7t
d OOMS-FUR OR UNFUR, WITH OR WITH
III out board; herdics pass the door, conyen-
lent to car lines. li0 llth ST sc. Gas and bath;
pleasant location. iy.ss22-3t
E'oR RENT COMMUNICATING ROOMS
l. second floor, large closets, water same
floor, bath, northern and southern exposure;
suitable for light Housekeeping, private family,
rent reasonable st n. W iylqlw
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NoTE-The several Communicates are re-
quested to assemble at the temple at $50 p. m.
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LOW RATES
To Colonial Beach and Return
75c, Old Point, Norfolk,
Va, and Return So.

Boat leaves Sixth street wharf p. m. Re.
turning leaves Norfolk 6.30 p. m: Old Point 80
p m arriving at Washington 80 a. m.
TICKETS GOOD UNTIL USED
The Palace Steamer Lady of the Lake has been
thoroughly oyerhauied Saloon, dining, and
state rooms lighted by electricity.
First-class meals for 50 cents. Leave Sixth
street wharf every Saturday at 80 p m arriving
at Old Point at a. IN. and Norfolk at a m,
Returning, leaves Norfolk at p IN; Old Points
80 o'clock
Staterooms for sale at Beekman's Ticket
ONCE, 6l3 Pennsylvania avenue, in Met
ropolitan hotel, telephone call I1si, and at
Metzerott Music Co., Metzerott Hall, corner
Twelfth ana streets, telephone call 1885, or at
the boat j. W. Patterson, President Jacob
Burgess, Manager. F. D. Lee, General Agent
1u30-5m
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New York stock Exchange.

Furnished by Silsby & Co. bankers and
brokers, Metropolitan Bank Building, Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury Washington, d. c.
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MONEY TO LOAN on REAL ESTATE AT 5
vi and per cent. without delay: charges rea-
sonable. WILLIAM II. SAUNDERS & CO., Ii07
F street iy3-Imo