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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGETowN,
The Washington and Ge0rgetOwz
Road Gets Land for a Depot.


Road Gets Land for a Depot.
c. c. Glover and wife yesterday conveyed
to the Washington and Georgetown Rail-
road Company lots p. q. "a and parts Of
lots 30. 80 and "a. Peter Beatty and others
addition: also parts Of lots 80 and 80. In
square 80. This is the high property on the
north side Of NJ street at the Aqueduct
bridge. the bulk of 1t having a frontage on
three streets-S6th. Prospect and M. The
combined lots contain over 10000 feet Of
ground. 1t is said a strong effort was made
by Mr.. Glover for the railroad company to
purchase Southworth cottage. the home Of
the novelist, Mrs. E. u. E. n. Southworth,
but she would allow no figure to tempt her.
The property both to the south and front. Of
her In included in the purchase. The COM
convenient locality on which to contruct q
long-desired depot. Their present bill in
Congress asking for the power to extend
their tracks westward from their present
terminus near 32d street to the AQueduct
bridge speaks Of their desire and intention
to construct such a building on private
property. This depot will enable the COM
pany to make the transfer Of their passen-
and Arlington roads, and shift their cars
without blocking the street. This Will be
carrying out the wishes OF the people here
and the recommendation Of the congress
SlOual COuultteeS.
Some Notes.
The old wheat and corn crops through
Maryland and Virginia have about become
exhausted and Georgetown's incoming car
goes are consequently few. Commission
merchants, however. report sufncient
quantity on hand to supply all immediate
wants. New wheat will be ready Tor snip
ping about July Is.
Things at this end OF the canal are re-
ported exceedingly dull. No coal OF conse-
Quence has come down since the opening OF
the trouble in the mining regions. ORDERS
for shipments to northern ports are being
received, though. in profusion. All are
through necessity being shelved. The rail.
roads are getting all the coal mined, canal
men say.
Wilson, the strike agitator. Is still busy
at his regular employment, but some OF the
old strikers are reported to have gone back
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
To Celebrate bunker Hin Day.

The Martha Washington Chapter, d. A.
R., intends to celebrate the anniversary of
the battle of Bunker Hill. on Monday, the
18th (as the 18th falls on Sunday, by 60
ing down to Marshall Hall for the day All
the members of the society win participate,
as well as the Sons Of the Revolution and
Of the American Revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

Convention of Southwestern MflIers.
The first annual convention of the South
western Wheat Millers Association met at
Kansas City yesterday. President c. b.
Hoffman and Gov. VIM. c. Renfro Of Okla
homa were among the speakers. One OF the
principal objects of the association is to
show the people of the southwest the neces-
si.y of opening Mexican markets to Ameri-
can millers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

a report in favor Of giving to Col. II. I.
Moore. the democratic contestant the seat
Of the second Kansas district, held by Fun
ston republican,. has been made by The
subcommittee to the House commlttee On
elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
To Return to the Government.

The Cheyenne land Office has been order
ed to reconvey to the government the silver
crown lands that were recently ceded to the
state on account Of the deaf, dumb and
blind asylums. The reason for this order
Is that the selection of the lands, contrary
to law. embraced over 5000 acres of miner al
lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

Violation Of the Law in Bladensburg.
A Hyattsville justice Of the peace writes
to The Star in reply to the communication
published Monday complaining of the open
saloons In Bladensburg on Sunday and of
disreputable conduct Of rowdes at Hyatts-
Vile and Highland stations. He urges
those who make such complaint to bring
the charges by swearing out a warrant for
violation Of the law, and promises that q
speedy trial and the strict enforcement of
the law will result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

Funeral services over the remains OF DIR.
David Sku;ch. late editor of The Deutschs
Press. were held yesterday morning in tho
presence OF the brother of the deceased and
a few friends. Later interment was made
at Mount Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

There was recorded yesterday q transfer
from Chas. c. Glover to the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company of lots
-, q. "a, and parts Of lots 80 and "a. square
80, Georgetown. running on the north side
Of NJ street $50 feet east from the southeast
corner of Lingen street, north on Lingen
street 240 feet. and back by an irregular
line to the point Of beginning. The con-
sideration was not given. The property
Is near the Georgetown end Of the Aque-
duct bridge, and was purchased for the
for street car lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
The News Case.

The diplomatic correspondence just pub
lished by the State Department shows,
among other things, that the government of
Haiti paid 5000 United States currency in
settlement Of the much talked about News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
FATAL Oil stove Explosion.

By the explosion Of an oil stove at the
house of Louis King. No. 2l1 North I'd
street. Philadelphia, yesterday, Rebecca
King a daughter. was burned to death,
and Mrs. King and her baby were badly
burned The damage to the house amounts
- about 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
Cheney, the Countcrfcitcr, Caught.

Peter Cheney. the Chicago coun:e~feiter,
has been arrested In Indian Territory. He
was seen to pass n so gold piece IN the
Bank of Tahlequah. A witness u making
and pass sing OF the coin is in the custody of
the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
Inyestixatinr Charges.

Second Assistant Postmaster General
Nelson has returned from Buffalo. N. Y,
where he went to investigate charges of
violation Of departmental rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
Salt Works in Danger From Flood.

Salt works In Danger From Flood.
The Arkansas river at Hutchinson, Kan,
Is the highest for seven years. and is still
rising Water is destroying thousands of
barrels OF salt in warehouses ear the
river, and one of the largest manufacturing
salt plants is in imminent danger Of col
lapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

The annual meeting Of the Brookland
Hall and Literary Association was well at
terded. and the reports made showed q
gratifying condition OF affairs. A new con-
stitution. containing additional provisions
and changes that have been found neces-
sary In the conduct of the association, was
read AMI adopted. The principal change
was the abolition Of the Office Of financial
secretary, the duties of that officer being
consolidated with those Of the secretary.
The election OF officers resulted in the re-
election Of the old board. viz: President
l. S. Hollidge; vice president, DIR. Frank T.
Howe; secretary. DR.. ]. H. Penrod: treas
urer, F. r. Mccormick; board Of managers,
c. j. Noyes. w. H. Armstrong. J. L. Sher-
wood. c. J. Carmick, ]. H. Small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
Petroleum From Wyoming.

The first carload Of petroleum from the
Casper wells OF Wyoming was shipped TO
Denver yet -day. Fro.n all limitations
these oil fields Will be productive any
In the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13
Death OF Benjamin Charlton,

washington lost one Of its Oldest citi.
zens and most prominent business men by
the death OF Mr.. Benjamin Charlton. which
occurred yesterday afternoon at his resi-.
dence. 1923 NJ street northwest. The de.
ceased was well known as the proprietor
Of Havenner's bakery. q director Of the
Central National Bank, a trustee of the
Metropolitan NJ. E. Church and a member
OF the board Of trustees Of the new Metho-
dist University. Mr.. Charlton was seventy
four years of age. and had resided in
Washington during his entire lifetime, and
although he left no wife or children a Sis
ter and brother in Missouri. a brother in
Pennsylvania, a sister in Washington as
well as several nieces and two nephews
Messrs. Edward and Benjamin S. Graves
survive him. The funeral will be held
from Metropolitan NJ. Z. Church tomorrow
at 4:30 o'clock. after which interment In tc
be made at Congressional cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

Col. Henry c. Merriam, seventh infantry.
has been detailed to attend the encampment
Of the National Guard Of New York at
Peekskill, commencing June IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-13

Frederick Douglass. a pension attorney OF
Newberne N. c.. has been disbarred from
practice before the Department of TIE Inte-
rior for taking illegal feea
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-04-21
MaryeliOus Results.

From letter written by Rev. Gu
derman, OF Dimondale, Mich We are
permitted to make this ex rac,. | have
no hesitation in recommending D..
Kings New Discovery. as the results
were almost marvellous in tie case of
my wife. While | was pastor of the
Baptist Church at Rves Junction she
was brought down with Pneumonia sue
ceeding La Grippe. Terrible piroxysm
of coughing would last hours with little
interruption and it seemeu as II she
could not survive them. \ friend
recommended Dr.. Kings NV DIS
covery, it was quick in lis work and
highly satisfactory in results TRIAL bet
ties free at r. &. Frazer's Dug SO
Eikton Regular size 505 and SlO0
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-04-21

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed
Tor them, the following four remedies
nave reached phenomenal sale. DR..
Kings New Discovery for eonsumpt:oo
coughs and colds, each bottle guaranteed
Lifetime Bltters, the great remedy for
Liver, stomach and Kidney Bucklen's
Arhlca Salye, the best in the world, aud
Dr hing s New Life Pills. which are a
perfect pill. All these remedies are
guaranteed to do just what is claimed
Tor them and the dealer whose name is
attached herewith will be glad to tell
you more of them. Sold at r. b. Fraz-
er's Drug Store, Elkton
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-04-21
49, III 49,
Necdlnr q tonic. OF rhIl,Irnn ~

Needing tonic, or children who want bull,,.
ing up, should take
BisoNE Ms ERDN ksITTERS.
II Is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion,
blIiousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralgia
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-04-21
EOR DYSPEPSIA

Indigestion. and Stomach disorders take
BRONN'S IRON FSTI"TERS.
All dealers keep it, 81 per bottle. Genuine has
TRADE mark and crossed red lines on wrapper,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-04-21
J. HAYES GALLAHER,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent
CHILDS, MD.

have in my hands for sale
a large list of Farms of various
sizes and prices. Also several
Town and Village Properties,
among which are several de-
cided bargains. Parties desir-
ing to purchase Real Estate in
this line will do we'll to call on
or correspond with me.
| also have
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
WILD CAMGLS IN ASIA.
The .Ship OF the Desert Now known to
Thrive in Cold Countries


According to a recent dispatch from
st. Petersburg the wild camel has been
discovered in large numbers in that
portion of Asia which lies between
Lobnor and Sajuy. This will dispose
of the doubts that have hitherto pre-
vailed on the question as to whether
the ship of the desert really exists
in an untamed condition. From time
immemorial, says the New York Trib-
une. two species of tame camel have
been in use, namely, that known as the
dromedary. with only one hump. and
found in India, Arabia and Africa,
while the one with two humps is met
with in Central Asia. Persia and the
south of Russia. Both species figure
in the sculptures of Assyria, and are
mentioned in the oldest books of the
Bible. but always as domestic animals.
and no trace exists of their being
drafted from their savage state into
civilized life. Indeed. it has generally
been supposed that the camel never
existed otherwise than as a beast of
burden. and the few specimens of wild
dromedarieS which have hitherto been
secured by travellers and hunters have
been rega rded as merely some of the
domestic species that had reverted to
the freedom of barbariSm. Geologic
ally speaking, the newly discovered
wild camel of LobnOr does not differ
widely from the domesticated animal
except there is almost an entire lack
of hump, and that its sagacity and
sense are developed to Il most remarka-
BILE degree of kcennesS. And, whereas
we have hitherto been accustomed to
associate this animal with ideas of the
torrid heat of the African and Arabian
deserts. it would appear that it thrives
nowhere so well as in the coolest por-
tions of Siberia, suffering no inconven-
fence even from the most severe win
terS. when the thermometer is many
degrees below zero.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
Stub Ends of Thought.

What is love?' is no more unan-
swerable than why is love"
Man is a little lower than the angels,
and a good deal more unreliable.
Trust a woman with your heart but
not with your pocketbook.
Necessity is the great-grandmothe
of industry.
1t is much easier for a rich man to
enter the church than it is for him to
enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Sleep is hardly an excuse for a man
who snores.
SOME women find that the bread and
meat of marriage is poor substitute
for the candy and flowers of courtship.
Life is worth the living only when
you go at it right.
Charity is warranted not to rip, tear,
ravel or run down at the heeL-De-
troit Free Press
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
COMPOSING ON THE MARCH.
Melody Came To Him in the Ranks, and
1t Almost Caused Trouble.

Melody Came to Him in the Ranks. and
1t Almost Caused Trouble.
Benvenuto Coronaro, the composer.
recently published some "reminiscences
in one of the Italian musical papers
He was serving once in the army.
and was ordered to take part in a long
march On the way a melody came to
him He could not get rid of it He
heard it above the ''toots" of the trum-
pets and the beat of the drums
Suddenly. the fear possessed him that
he might forget the melody; it was
necessary to write it down.
Taking courage. he drew his note
book from his pocket and began to
write. OF course he lost his place in
the ranks. and the sergeant hurried
toward him.
Are You crazy?" he asked. Take
your place in the company at once
But l cannot cried Coronaro i
must write this down." and he began
To whistle the tune in the face of the
under officer.
That was too much,'' SAYS the com
poser. He drew his sword. and was
about to strike me over the back when
the captain appeared. The sergeant
made a report, while l continued TO
write.
What are you writing?' thundered
the captain. | handed him the note
book, which he read quickly.
THE man is to continue writing.
he went on. But if that piece tand
he pointed to the sheet of paper in NV
hand) is not played by the regimental
band tomorrow morning he viii bc
put in prison for eight days He
then put spurs to his horse and disap-
peared-
The band played the piece on the
following daV"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
AN OUTLAW FORTRESS.
The Cliff from Which the Sizemore Band
Shot Down Travellers

NiiH from W hlCh the >iZemore Band
Shot Down Travellers.
On the left bank of the Holston river
in Hawkins county. Tenn. Is a cliff
which has some local fame 1t i Of
solid stone. perpendicular from the
base up. and Is something over hun
dred feet high From the top Of IL the
country Il visible for miles and miles.
affording a grand view of the hill
mountain and stream. \ few feet back
from the edge are still plainly t. Ice
seen the earthworkS forming the rem
te>rnus OF the celebrated Sizemore and
his gang of deSperadoes- From the top
of the hill they commanded a full view
OF a much used public road. together
with two fordS above and below. and a
great number OF hapless soldiers a.
well as private citizens who had luck
lessly incurred their anger fell victims
to their unerring rifle bullets a. they
attempted To pass all unconscious OF
danger Very near this cliff l. a little
cave at least 4 mile deep. on the sides
of which are written the names OF once
prominent people who have long since
passed away, the dates running back
perhaps hundred years. In one of the
cavernS Il perfect little table formed
of a fiat rock During the war this
cave was used by some soldiers a.
place for making Saltpeter. the hoppers
being still in a state of preservation
the earth looking as if it had been dug
but recently.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
ANTS AGAINST SNAKE.
Numbers Won in Long and Exciting
Battle.

Battle.
while camping in Alabama during
the late war" said Col. IL. {. CroSsman
of Dayton, O, according to the St
Louis sGlobe-DemCcrat, u witnessed an
attack of band of black ants upon u
striped snake.
One evening, while l was trying to
go to sleep. after long days march. l
felt something move under my head. |
lifted one corner of the blanket and
found snake between three and four
feet in length. l quickly hit II with a
small stick, but the reptile seemed
hardly stunned by the blow. 80 picked
IT up on the end OF the stick and threw
IT about fifteen feet away. The snake
landed on large ant hill Almost in
stantly the ants poured forth from
their nest, which was underneath, and
began vigorous attack upon the in
truder. who was soon covered by scores
of his assailants, biting him fearfully.
The battle ragged with fury, the snake
writhing about in torture
The contest at first seemed an un-
equal one, for the snake was rapidly
thinning out his prosecutors. but on
the other hand the ants were numcr-
Gus and quick in their aggressive
movements The snake with one blow
of his tail would kill or wound a long
line of ants but the active little crea-
lures were soon reinforced 10y fresh
troops and fought with a desperation
wonderful to behold. / was astonished
beyond measure to see the tactics of
the ants. When they saw their num-
bers were being lesSened they dis
patched couriers ror f--Sh RELAYS of
soldiers who appeared on the sccI.e in
iue time to replace the killed or wound
I'd.
The moon after time lit up the
scene. but as there appeared no near
termination of the struggle J gave up
watching IL and. stretching myself
again on my blanket. went to sleep.
Before striking tents the next morning
| went to look at the battle ground.
The slain insects We're scattered in
every direction. but there were six or
seven watchful ants upon the back OF
the snake. which lay stretched out
dead near the ant hill"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
RATHER EMBARRASSING.
Mr. Masher Makes a Mistake In His Ca
culationS-

Mr. masher Makes a Mistake In His Cal
cuIations-
She was cute. pretty little thing. 50
small that her feet didn't touch the
floor of the car 1t worried her. too.
for occasionally she tugged away at
her skirt to hide the display Of sillzen
hose. At the Seven Corners. a large
self-satisfied man took seat beside
her, says the St Paul Pioneer Press.
''On your way home, little girl?'' he
asked.
She started an instant, then smiled
and replied, preeociously:
Oh yes sir.
Been shopping?''
''Oh, yes, sir" she said, with an awlz-
ward little jump
What have You in your bundle?-
asked the inquisitive man some
thing nice for lunch l dare Say?-
''oh, yes If you please, sir" she said.
i have some tea
And then you have tea for lunch?7
said the wise reasoner-
IF we don't have coffee. she NUT
tered. half - herse'!. The big man
looked at h-r in surprise a moment.
but she was demure ana looked strailrht
ah-ld-
i = SNT- iAAeA az tiAA ~ Atb YOU 10
downtown .eone?7 he asked. after a
pause
In davtims?'' she said. in sur
prise. On, no. sir. The fact i. she
SID as the car stopped and She arose.
-'motjsSr died three weeks after NV
marriage, and she doesn't care whether
go out at night or not The chances
are that h.bby would kick if l went
alone
And then, as she looked him square in
n" face. he noted with aStonishment
'iId' hef N"i- wa lust turning gray.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
POPCORN STORIES.
The Unconscious Wit of Bright Young
Americans

The Unconscious Wit of Bright Young
Americans
Eddie's good mother was teaching
him the catechism- And what did
Cain say when the Lord asked him:
Where Is thy brother Abel2' - Eddie
scratched his head and studied hard
for a little while, then looked up with
beaming countenance and said. in
his slightly drawing tones: Am l a
runnin' my brother2-
Little Mary was very unwilling To
wear her sunbOnnet, although repeat
edly told how dark she would b.
tanned by the sun unless she did
Living in a small northern town she
and her little brother had never seen a
colored person until one came 10 live
with their mother, according To the
Chicago Inter Ocean. The children
looked at her attentivelT and critically
for a few minutes. then Willie said
say Jane, wouldn't You Wear your
bonnet when You was little? i that
what makes You 50 black2-
Don't You want to study philoSo-
phy?" caid the teacher OF a primary
school There was a murmur- OF dis
sent.
Don't you want to know why an
apple falls To the ground?''
A little hand went up.
All Mary wants to know said the
gratited teacher. i know a'readv.~
saId Mary.
Now Mary, stand up and tell the
school what causes an apple To fall to
the ground
Worm bit was the quick but un-
expected reply
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
NAMES OF OUR CITIES.

OsAwoToNuE. the name of a Kansas
town, is said to be compounded of the
names of two rivers, the Usage and
Pottawatomie.
OsKALoosA. the name of a Kansas
town, is said to be compound of Osl1a.
the name of a noted Indian chief, and
Loosa, his wife.
JOHN HARRIS was the first settler of
Harrisburg. Pa. Its name was after
ward changed to Louisburg, then back
again to Harrisburg.
ASTORIA. Ore, took its name from
John Jacob Astor, the founder OF the
Pacific Fur company. 1t was at first
fort and trading station.
THE name of Peters Point, Va,
given to a place because a trader
named Peter Jones had a store there,
was afterwards changed to Petersburg.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-11-30
X. OF L CONVENTION ENDED.
Sovereign Has His Own Salary Reduced
to $4,000.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 24.-The knights
of Labor has adjourned. At the closing
session a resolution was adopted
protesting against the issue of new
bonds by the United States government
and characterizing the issue as a fraud
and an outrage upon the toiling masses
in fragrant violation of existing laws and
intended solely in the interest of the
money powers and bondholding aris-
tocracy.
The next convention will be held in
Washington, in November of next year.
Previous to final adjournment General
Master Workman Sovereign called Ken
ney of the executive board to the chair,
and took the floor. Mr.. Sovereign then
moved that the salary of the general
master workman be reduced from S3 500
to 81 800. The motion was carried