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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23
Came Back and WINS Arrc.tea.

John ID. lie, a young man who wanted to
be known as George Darr. when he thought
officers were pursuing him, committed an
offense here last December so 1t is charged
and since then he has seen something of
the country. He YVES a member of the
third artillery, stationed at the arsenal but
he got tired Of soldier life and departed be-
fore the expiration of his term of service
About the same time a bearskin overcoat
worth $50. the property of Horace ]. Row
ell, an express driver. disappeared and found
Its way to a secondhand store where II
was purchased for s.. There Detective
Rhodes recovered the garment the day after
II was taken. lie was suspected, but he was
not arrested, for the reason that he left the
jurisdiction and went as far south as Tex
as. While there he communicated with
friends, but the police did not cause his ar
rest SO far from home because they felt
certain that he would return. He had a
friend here, and the police thought he would
certainly return to her.
The Fugitive remained away all the win
ter, but few weeks ago he returned as a
member OF the Coxey army. His appear
ance at that time was such that his friends
could hardly recognize him. He was I'M
soon firing of Coxey army life he returned
TO the regular army, from which he had de-
serted, and gave himself up. Then Detect
i've Rhodes heard of his presence here, and
yesterday lie was made a prisoner for the
civil authorities.
This morning the prisoner was arraigned
in the Police Court on a charge OF grand
larceny. Judge Miller held him In $500 Sc
curity for the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23
WOman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The large audience that gathered at Met
ropolitan NJ. E. Church last night enjoyed
a unique and artistic performance. the prin-
cipal feature being the Chalk Talk" by
Prof. Geo. E. Little. whose Forms and
Faces in Chalk and Charcoal were pro-
duced with many amusing and astonishing
transformations on the large blackboard
behind the improvised footlights quar-
tet from the Columbia Either Club played
some of its charming music, the either solo,
entitled Monastery Bells" by Mr.. Fred.
Schlaich, being an exquisite number. The
baritone solo, Fear Not Ye. o Israel" with
organ accompaniment. by Mr.. r. c. Bal
niger, and the organ solo by DR.. Jas. Caul-
field were rich In artistic beauty and excel
lence. A vocal solo by Miss Emma Devan,
a recitation by little Y. J. Kigore and the
Fife and Drum March" by Master Kirk
wood closed the program. Mrs. Griffith.
president of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union, and Mr.. F. NJ. Bradley, each
spoke of the work among the messenger
boys; and collection ~ taken for that
department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23
THE DISTRICT RESPONSIBLE
For Keeping the Wall Along the
Canal Road in Repair.

Some time ago the superintendent of
county roads reported to the Commission
ers that the stone wall extending along the
Canal road. between the road and the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal from Aqueduct
bridge to Chain bridge. had fallen in in a
number OF places. He asked for instruc-
tons. as to whether the District or the
canal company should make the repairs
The papers were sent to the attorney for
the District for opinion. and he reported as
follows:
Congress. by act approved March 2, 1888
t4th statute, 646). appropriated $4,000 to
enable the corporation of GEORGETOWN to
make a free turnpike road TO the District
line on the Virginia side of the Potomac
river and to purchase of the then pro-
prietors the bridge then known as Fails
bridge" and to make IL forever a free
bridge. coupling IL with the condition that
before the said sum be paid over to the said
corporation, II shall pass an ordinance
making said road a free bridge, and to keep
II In repair by the said corporation for
ever. Pursuant to the above act of Con-
gress, the corporation Of Georgetown on
March ,. 1893. passed the required ordi-
nance, and assumed control and 1urisdic-
ton over the road and bridge and by
various ordinances passed between that
date and the abolition of the corporation
in 1871, appropriated money for the repair
of the road and bridge.
The District of Columbia, in 1S13-1S74
acting by Its board of public works, con-
structed the present retaining wall. CSee
extension Of b. p. w. contract, No. 56l)
Whether the old wall. which preceded the
present one, was Ell ected by the canal COM
pany to protect the banks of its canal or
by the corporation of Georgetown for the
protection of travellers on that road, which
II was charged with keeping in repair
am unable to determine. The old wall IL
seems, was not continuous. and there were
considerable spaces where there was no
wall whatever. prior to the building of the
present wall, in lS74-lS15. The District of
Columbia, as the successor of the corpora
ton Of Georgetown. is charged with the
duty of keeping this road in a safe con-
dition for travel, and this comprehends
protection of travellers from getting into
the canal Canal road, being a public high
way, the District would be liable fer in
jury to any one by reason of the road
being out OF repair or in an unsafe condi-
ton for travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23

every American educated in our public
schools. The central government from the
heart here goes forth to every section of the
country. 1t goes to all the boys and all the
girls, without distinction of party, without
political pull. without glory in the
primaries, with nothing but American
citizenship and American education; and it
says to them. All Americans are equal be-
fore the law in respect to Office and any
American who can pass the standards that
the public schools will train him In shall
stand on our rolls as eligible to public office
In the United States And 1t will be found,
II this system (whatever may have been its
imperfections) is allowed to work it's way,
and when further legislatio shall have
strengthened the power of the commission
ers, that 1t Is the most universal democratic
American system of appointment to office
that can be devised"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23
THE COLUMDIA'S SPEED.
On the Sea Trial She Made n COntinu-
Gus Run of FOrty-Eight Hours.


AS telegraphed to yesterdays Star the
triple screw cruiser Columbia returned to
League Island navy yard yesterday after
noon after a deep sea trial trip that was
extremely gratifying to her officers and
builders.
The following story of the trip is from the
Philadelphia Press: While the details Of
the trip must be retained in secrecy until
the trial board shall have filed their re-
port with the Secretary of the Navy, it may
be said that the cruiser made the fine
speed of eighteen and half knots an hour
under ordinary draught.
1t was reported that she had made twen-
ty-four knots an hour. but this report prob
ably arose from the fact that it is stated
that in burst of speed for half an hour
the vessel made II. 10 knots. Charles H.
Cramp said last night that he could not
imagine that the Columbia could have
made twenty-four knots hour.
The main purpose of the trip was not
to speed the vessel, but to try her machin-
cry and working qualities generally and
therefore no special efforts or preparations
were made Tor speeding her. The record
that she made is the more gratifying on
that account.
The trial was successful in every direc-
ton and confirmed the excellent showing
made by the cruiser at her trial trip last
summer. Three steam trials of six hours
each were made. one under full speed with
natural draught and the three screws work
ing. one with two screws working and the
center screw disconnected, and the third
with the center screw working and the
wing screws disconnected. The test for
coal endurance showed that under speed
of ten knots an hour the Columbia can
steam on thirty-five tons of coal per day,
and going fourteen knots she can steam
with seventy tons per day. The horse
power developed will not be known until in
dicator cards shall have been worked out.
Guns Tested.
During the time the Columbia was at sea
her battery was tested. all the guns were
fired three times. once with a reduced
charge and twice with full service charge.
some slight defects were developed in the
secondary battery. 1t was found also that
openings at the Sponsors were too small.
ara that SUFFICIENT room had not been left
oehind the guns to allow them to be freely
swung when the full gun crew is working
be easily remedied.
Unusual Speed.
With all her fires open and the three nro-
pellers going, she made Il. 10 knots. it was
reported, in thirty minutes Those who
went on the trip are enthusiastic over her
work, and are predicting more remarkable
achievements when she shall go into COM
mission and her new machinery shall get in
smoother working order.
Charles III. Cramp was delighted with the
accomplishments of the cruiser when seen
last night, though, as already remarked. he
did not believe a report that the vessel had
made twenty-four knots could possibly be
correct, and he repeated that the purpose of
the trip was not to speed the vessel at all.
The trial board. of which Commodore
Selfridge is chairman, left for Washington
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23

Last evening about GAS o'clock Annie
Butts, colored woman, fifty-six years old,
living at 1896 Sumner street. fell on the
sidewalk near Vermont avenue and street
and broke her left leg. She was removed
to Freedman's Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-23
JUNIOR CLASS BANQUErs.
The Junior Columbian Law Class In.
augurates Pleasant Depa rture.

The junior law class of Columbian Uni-
versity last night inaugurated what is
hoped Will become a settled custom name
ly, the holding of a junior banquet The
members Of the class who participated mist
met at the university building. where a
nash-light photograph of the party was
taken. They then proceeded 10 the Arno.
and at s;45 o'clock seated themselves around
the banquet table. which was arranged in
inc shape OF letter T. Palms and other
moral decorations were placed about the
room, and the orange and blue flags Of the
university were arranged conspicuously
among the lace curtains of the windows.
Al the head OF the table there was a large
bark OF white carnations. The menu cards
were exquisite specimens Of the engraver's
art.
After the bountiful menu had been dis
posed OF. Mr.. John B. Sleman. Jr.. the presi-
dent of the class. acting as POSTMASTER.
made some brief Introductory remarks. He
then presented Mr.. Edgar W. Williams.
who eloquently responded 20 the toast our
alma mater" Mr.. William L. Simonds.
spoke In the highest terms Of THE fac
Ilty." Mr.. Brainard Avery called 20 the at
tention OF those present the important posi-
ton which Our profession" holds The
bench was the subject upon which Mr..
Lee Mason Jordan made a most eloquent
talk. THE lawyer I'm politics" claimed the
attention of Mr.. Chas. a. Brown, and the
hearts was responded 10 by Mr.. stephen
E. Kramer in a charming manner.
The concluding toast Our class, was
the subject of a splendid response by Mr..
John G. Gray. Messrs. keene, Clephane
and Sayre of the executive committee OF
the class were called upon and responded
with neat impromptu speeches. The ban
ouet was voted a complete success, and all
departed feeling that IL had been an even
ing well spent.
Those present were Messrs. c. B. Keene.
Rrainard Avery, r. L. Claughton. A p.
German ir L. A. Gambrill, r H Young
A r. Johnson, H r. Howenstein. A. o.
Clephane. A NJ. Sayre. S. f. Kramer. L
NJ Jordan, Jno. b. Sleman, Jr- G. A.
Brown, c. X. Macy. W. L Simonds. p q.
Wallmo. Powell Warren. J. b. Owens, Dem
nan Fellows. b. A Enloe. jr.. J. G. Gray,
Dunlop. CrQuhart, Robinson and Williams.
The officers of the class are as follows:
President. John b. Sleman, jr.; vice presi-
dent Walter T. Colquitt; secretary, Lee
The executive committee consists of Messrs.
c. B. Keene, A o. Clephane, Brainard
Avery, T. A. Alton. S. E Kramer. A NJ
Mason Jordan: treasurer, John E Dawson.
Sayre. Jesse p. Crawford
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
A Personal Allusion.

II believe III 60 out and stretch my
legs little, ,";said tall gentleman, a
the train stopped 1T station on the
New York Central. RI
20, DON'T" said q gentleman passen-
ger who had been sitting opposite to
him, and who had been much embar-
rassedBby the legs Of the tall gentle
man. "Don't do that. Don't stretch
those legs any more. They arc too
long already" 4. .-
The look the long man gave the critic
who objected to such lengthy extremi-
ties will haunt the rash man as long as
memory holds her seat.-Alex Sweet, in
Texas Siftinps,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
No Money There.

First Burglar-Hark! I hear some
man talking ~
Second Burglar-What's he sayingP
First Burglar-That he never will
bet on another horse as long rs he lives.
Second Burglar-Let's getou Of this!
No money here; he's lost every cent
Puck. ..E..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
The WRONG Husband.

/ Mrs.. Alimony Ito companion in lobby
Of divorce court There comes my last
husband but three. do SO want to in
.troduce you, but can't recall the dear
fellows name. How annoying! -
Ex-Husband advancing gallantly)-
Madam, you look even more charming
than when you were Mrs. Jolliboy.
Mrs. Alimony-Thank you. Ito COM
tpanion. Let me introduce you to q
former spouse Of mine, Mr.. Jolliboy.
; Ex-Hpsband (haughtily)-Madam I
am not Jolliboy. Jolliboy was my i'm
mediate predecessor.-Life. .@
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Annoying tho Journal.

"As look into your face, dearest, =
said young Wumpmug, II can see the
whole record Of the present congress. {"
''Tell me it's features" " said his steady
girl. ".- E W.
"Ayes, noes, lip, chin, cheek"-and
then the usual executive session fol1
lowed,-Puck.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Valuable Informatlo1

Dusty Rhodes-Walker owes his suo-
cess to his knowledge Of law and valua-
tions. -
Fitz William-How is that?
Dusty Rhodes-The minute he looks
ct an article Of virtu, he knows wheth-
er it Is grand or petty larceny.-N. 7.
World. : ~ :"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Breaking It Gently.

Edgar-Miss Edith, I-ab-have
something most important to ask you.
May THAT is o,:.. ....,..s, ...
Edith (softlyeWhat is it, Edgar7
Edgar-May Edith, would you be
willing to have our names printed in
the papers, with hyphen between2-
Answers,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Theory and Practice.

FNEE Tho0fv ana Pf1ctlc0.
Wife-Do newspaper writer's sit up
all night? ~.
Husband-I believe so.
THAT explains it, then"
Explains what?"
"The household department Of this
paper recommends roast potatoes for
breakfast. One would have to sit up
all night to have the oven hot enough. "
IN. Y: Weekly:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Had Been There Before.

/ Judge-Have you formed any opinion
on this case? . F.,
Mr.. Wood B. Juror-Yes, your honor,
I have; but that need not matter.
have served on juries before, and I
know that ! shall have no opinions a
all when both sides get through
Puck. 4@s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
A Poser.

Her Adorer-No, sir, ii is not for tho
sake of your daughters money love
her. It is on account Of her sweet tenn
per and charming manners.
Her Father-1f 1t is not for money
you wish to marry can let you have
my niece. She has q much sweeter
temper and no money whatever.-spare
Moments. '-~'
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
To the Best of His knowledge.

To the Best Of His knowledge. .
Purchaser Cbringing back purchase)
This dog is the most ferocious beast I
ever came across, and you said he was
as gentle as woman.
Dealer in Canines-That's straight
MY wife's the only woman know any
thing about.-Puck.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Mothers Darling.

Suburban Boy-Mamma asked me
what was my favorite flower, an wen
I told her ''golden rod" she kissed me
an said was poetic. Wot does that
mean?
Little Grill don't know. Why do
you like the golden rod?
Suburban Boy-'Cause it grows with
out any bother.-Good News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
L0YA Of Power,

"What ever induced Bingley to go
into business? His wife has enough
money to support the two Of them"
1T wasn't money he was after. He
opened an Office so that he could have
some place on earth where he would be
boss. s.'-Indianapolis journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Woman and Man.

Inquiring Son-Papa, what is reason?
Fond Parent-Reason, my boy, is that
which enables q man to determine what
is right. -.
Inquiring Son-And what is instinct?
Fond Parent-Instinct is that which
tells 9 woman she is right whether she
Is or not.-Tid-Bits,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
No Cause for Alarm.

Wife-What effect will these pow
ders have?
Doctor-He will seem rather dull
and stupid, but don't feel alarmed.
Wte-Oh, no; he's that way when
he's perfectly well, you know.-Demor-
est's Magazine.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
The, Income Tax.

Citizen One-What do you think Of
this income tax?
Citizen Two-I haven't made up my
mind yet. I've got to wait till the end
of the fiscal year and see whether I've
got any income or not.-Detroit Free
Press
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
epoi,ed tho Parting,

EerguaGZcnl loutt look Nke; = mar
Il, = IS ss1 5dIs "a ia 90 y 81
adored. Perhaps the old man came "a
the door in time to see you of. },.4>
Hankinson-He came to the door,
blame him, in time to saw me off,
Chicago Tribune.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Taken at His Word,

Algy-It is my highest wish to make
your life happy forever. -.
: Genevieve-Well, then, for goodness
sake, let us be friends once more-and
never propose to me again.-Truth.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
aaaxs 70 ~ Yurposa.

'sYour husband seems to have the ar.
tistic temperament" said lady who
was calling on . recently-married
young woman. .G. ea
"Do you think so?" was the response,
with happy little smile. e.. 49, 81
Eyes. I should think he might have
made good painter" " 5@--@
II never saw him try to paint" re-
piled the little wife. ''But he can
whitewash beautifully. ."-Bosto1G 1Globe.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19

Frances and her papa had few
squares to go, and the latter asked:
"Frances, shall we walk or take the
street carp"
"Well, papa" replied the little girl,
''I'll walk If you'll carry me."-Harper's
Bazar
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Jack-Not much. "s/,& &
Jess But what was 1t? lr.
JackJust that: mot much. IN. Y.
HnNant.,

Tramp entering taxidermistse do
you stun all kinds Of animals here?
Taxilermist- Why, yes. y.s.
Tramp Well, wish you'd stuff mo
with hood dinner.-Harper's Bazar.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
A Favorite Variety.

The Young Housewife-Send me up
some potatoes for dinner.
The Grocer-Yessum. ..t
The Young ousewife-And don't
send anything but Lyonnaise potatoes,
either.-Chicago Record.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Fitted for It.

Pipkin-What are you going to do
with your son when he gets out Of col
lege? .. ,:..... ..'.% ,s...
Potts. think some Of sending him
TO schoOl.-Puck
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Met the Emergency

Hotel Clerk-The old gentleman in
No. 202 says that his room is full of
steam from the laundry.
Proprietor-All right. Charge him
one dollar and fifty cents for Turk
ish bath.-N. Y. World.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Homo Dentistry.

Johnnie-1 pulled that tooth, NAM
ma. knew could. .--
Mamma-How did you do it, dear?
Johnnie-Oh, I just put on my big
Sunday straw hat and tied the string
to my loose tooth, and when the hat
blew of It pulled the tooth right outl
--Arkansaw Traveller.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
WHEN LOVELY WOMAN VOTES.

Miss Mawbanks-Vote for that hor-
rid mar! Why, how can you, when he
has such a big, ugly red beard?-Judge.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Tho Scrspper's Method.

Muggins-Tell me, Puggins, how it is
you manage to keep so well posted on
all the great pugilistic events?
Puggins-That's easy enough; keep
. scrap book.-Boston Daily Traveller.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
He EQr4of.

Mrs. A.-Didn't your wife's hair
stand on end when she found there
was burglar in the roomP
Mr.. B.-I don't know I forgot to
look over on the dresser to osee. -Arkan-
saw Traveller. M t# =.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Too Expensive.

''Then you consent!" exclaimed the
young man, joyously. "'..s.
Eyes, said her father. 1T pains me
to give her up, but really can't afford
TO keep her any longer. Chicago
Record. ,~G %a&st i = d 49,. q
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
A Charming Sight.

She-You have the most graceful way
Of shaking hands of any man l ever saw.
He Immensely pleased)-Do yon
think so?
She-Yes, indeed. It's simply de-
ightful to watch you when you say
good night.-Brooklyn Life.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Inahnt Prodigy.

N7itherhy = keeps sass scrap.
book now of al the bright things our
baby says. 49, +
Plankington-Why, is the little fel-
low old enough for that? .>. .t->.
Witherby-O, yes; it's quite wonder
full. He repeats everything I say
Answers.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
ALWAYS.

Jaspar--I have noticed a peculiar
thing about men who claim to be-
icvc in nothing.
Jumpuppe-What is it:'
Jaspar-They always have an un'
spealxable belief in themselves. Truth.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Warning to Rich Girls.

Hostetter McGinnis-It does me good
every time read Of a rich man marry
ing poor girl. r.
Gus De Smith-Why does it do you
good?
Hostetter McGinnis - Because then
the rich girl he might have married
still remains in the market, and I am
looking out for rich wife myself
Alex Sweet, in Texas Siftings.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Deoadence OF Dr.mstio Criticisn

DeCAdence OF Dramatic Crtticisn.
First Nighter-The man who writes
the dramatic criticisms for your paper
does not know good play from . bad
one. 81 &% s&&. >, ,rls ~
Editor-I know it, but what can we
do? He II the only man on the stan
who is tall enough to see over the bon
nets.-N.Y. Weekly. 5s@aa ssts&!a
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
Afraid Of l3.

Dick Singleton-1 congratulate you,
my boy. I hear, that it's twins this
time. How did that happen?
Mr.. Muchbhlest-Well, you see, we
had twelve already. And my wife is
fearfully superstitious.-N. Y. World.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
For Neither.

Held just as lief be hung for q
sheep as q lamb. .., il,
She-Well, you'll be hung for neither,
you'll be hung for calf or nothing
Yonkers Statesman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19
The New Cook,

Husband This coffee has a very
peculiar taste; tt
Wife-Tlere, dear, allowed the new
cook to make it instead of doing it my
self. How does it taste?
Husband just like coffee.-Derno-
rests MAGAZINE.