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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Individual Chairs,

From the Upholsterer.
One Of the prettiest Of English fashions
Is that Of inserting by embroidery on the
covering, or by painting or carving, the
name and favorite flower Of the owner on
his pet chair.
chair seen recently in a charming home
was beautifully inditidualized by this treat
ment. 1t was q low Stat sewing chair that
had belonged to the grandmother of its
present owner, and as strong today as 1t
was seventy years ago.
The clever girl gave It three coats of
white enamel PAINT then gilded the two
balls terminating the side posts.
On the top Stat across the back she
painted La France roses, her favorites
on the middle Stat she inscribed her name
Mary" in an up-and-down English writ
ing, and on the bottom Stat were old-fash-
ioned pinks, her grandmothers poses.
The cushion of the seat was pink India
silk, covered with pattern of delicate
green leaves, tied on with ribbons OF two
colors. The autograph and the blossoms
stamped the chair with unique individual
ity, and it was altogether quite as fetch
ing as those seen across the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
WHEN DOES THRrCENTURY END.
Is 1890 or 1900 tl,eI Last Year of the
Present Century.

From the New York SUM-
Just at the end oof the last century,
people are already beginning to dispute the
exact termination ofs the nineteenth CEN
fury and commencement of the twentieth
century. 1t will be distressing not to know
to which century VIZ belong. So 1t has
been proposed in PaSs that the govern
ment shall fix the ffr de steele by official
decision. At the proper time placards like
theatrical posters sh6ald display: "Tomor-
row, close of nineteenth century. Day after
tomorrow, opening Of twentieth century.
Admission free DhE
Even such scientific men as Camille Flam-
marion and DR.. Bertilfon had not long ago,
sharp correspondence on the subject.
One party maintains that the nineteenth
century will end with it's hundredth year,
that is, after % years, IL months, 20 days,
% hours and 80 mnutes-in other words, at
the end of 1899 The opposing party holds
that, however this may be, the twentieth
century cannot possibly begin until Janu-
airy /, 1901, just as the second decade of
figures in numerations begins with II,
while 10 closes the first. The doubtful
element is, therefore, the year 1900, which,
according to one party, belongs to the
nineteenth century, and, according to the
other, to the twentieth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
New Occupation for Women.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
A busy woman wondered the other day
IL there were not enough women like her
self, who found their correspondence duties
a burden to make the occupation of "trav-
cling amanuensis,' as she put it, paying
one to some woman. Her idea was some
what different from the usual secretarys
office and was formulated to group several
employers for one clerk ''If," she said, "a
woman could come an hour a day to me and
have the rest of the day similarly employed
by a number of other women, 1t would be q
great relief, small individual expense, and
yet make a sufficient aggregate compensa-
ion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22

their widows or orphans would be rectifed
by the President. Mr.. Thurber had ex-
pressed the opinion that If such injustice
had been done Union veterans as was
charged by the Grand Army of the Re-
public, he was sure that 1t would be I'M
DONE He knew the sentiments of the
families, and he knew that these senti-
ments were of the warmest and most
grateful nature. Col. Lawler told the re-
porter that although he should have liked
to have had personal talk with the Pres
ident, yet he was amply satisfied to leave
the matter in the hands Of the private
secretary, whose talk was very, very fair.
Col. Lawler said that there was no politics
in the stand which the Grand Army had
taken in the matter of the dismissals of
its members from the public service and
to The Star man he did not charge that
there was any politics In the dismissals
themselves. The veterans had the right
Of way according to law when it came to
retention In office. and although he be-
yet this was the first time that the atten-
ton of the head Of the administration had
been formally called to it. He was conf
dent as to the result.
Last night Col LAWYER inspected La
tayette. Lincoln and Charles Sumner Posts
OF this department. He was accompanied
by AdJt. Gen. Jones, Department Com
mander Nathan Bickford and the depart
ment stan. In his conversation with the
reporter today, Col. Lawler said that the
Department OF the Potomac was in ex-
cellent condition. Its membership was
hourtshing and 1t was q membership of
which any organization might well feel
proud He had never met a better set of
men.
They were earnest, hearty and enthusi-
astic All the veterans had seemed glad to
meet him, and he knew that he was glad
to meet them. There was a ring in their
speeches which had added to his enthusi-
asm. and grasp in their handshakes which
made him feel as though he had lived in
Washington all his life. Washington was
q city OF courtesy. 1t was the fairest civ
In the land. If any man was ashamed of
being an American. let him come to Wash
lngton and be ashamed of himself Col,
LAWYER Will leave at pm. today for Bal
timore' where he will inspect the posts,
thence to New York, to PHILADELPHIA and
thence back to the boundless west.
The president of the Department of Poto-
mac, Womans Relief Corps Mrs Indiana
CowIing and her stan. Mrs. A. NJ Dykes,
A. burgess, 1. Hendricks, s. McCabe. i.
NJ. Layton, G. A. Chambers, A. Thompkins
and A. johnson, called upon the COM
mander-in-chief at his Headquarters this
morning. A brief outline of the work done
here was given to him by the ladies',
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
GIRLS AS WAGE FARMERS.
They Appreciate the Importance of
Learning Thoroughly Details.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Florence Nightingale once said; Three.
fourths of the mischief in women's lives
arises from them excepting themselves
from the rule of training considered need
full for men," The attitude of women has
changed in this respect since the remark
was made, but only to a certain extent
Unskilled labor is at a tremendous dis
count in these days. For instance, a young
girl who has just left school with a fair
education, In trying to decide what she will
learn 10 serve self-supporting voca-
ton finds herself blocked In various at
tempts because of her lack of requisite ac-
quirements. Ten years ago bright, INTEL
ligent girl could take a library position,
learning the ropes and being paid at the
same time. Now, as the above mentioned
girl learned to her disappointment, an as
pirant for the two years course of library
training at the Albany school must pass
rigid examinations and college graduates
are given the preference.
And the same Is true, though perhaps
somewhat less strictly, of the Drexel In
sttute in Philadelphia and the Pratt In
stitute In Brooklyn. Women are beginning
perforce to realize the Importance, or rath-
er the imperative necessity, of taking trou.
BILE and giving time and patience to learn
ing thoroughly the details of the profession
they intend to follow, but they have not
yet fully realized 1t. The woman wage
Garner is no longer looked upon with
scorn because she works for her living,
unless ii is by the veriest snob nor is II the
girl that stays at home, engaged In IN
dustriously waiting for some man to come
and marry her, especially admired for her
occupation.
Public opinion has broadened very much
during the past ten years in this regard.
and women who accept compensation
as the delicate old-fashionc1 phrase put II,
for their services have almost learned that
those services must, in order to command
a fair equivalent be as well rendered as
men would render and that chivalry and
defense are as out Of place in the business
world as a pale-hued, silken evening gown
would be in he office at the ledger or type
writer. -
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COL. COLT ON THE STAND.
He Details the Action of the WASH
fngt0n q. H. Mob.

AnBtOh " MOD
The board or inquiry into the conduct OF
Col. Colt returned from the scene of the
recent riot at Washington Court House,
Ohio, yesterday to Columbus, and recon-
vened.
Col. Colt was represented by ex-Attorney
General Nash and II. ]. Booth. The citi-
zens OF Washington Court House sent A.
r. Dreamer and Il. w. Marchant, local
attorneys, to look after their interests
AdJt. Gen. Howe OF Cincinnati was the
first witness called. He produced the off,
cial kilograms, including those from Sheriff
Cook, asking assistance from the state
government, and also the orders from Gov.
Mckinley to himself and to Col. Colt to
proceed to Washington Court House.
Col. Colt was then called and gave his
testimony. He said he had ordered the
placing OF sentinels on the balconies and
In the windows, with orders to halt all
corners, and IL the commands were not
opeyed the guard was instructed to fire.
In the afternoon IL required all the
force at my command to repulse the
crowd. 1 further believed that with the
guards inside the crowd would be less
excited"
He detailed the action of the mob during
the day, and gave a description of the
hand-to-hand conflict that occurred when
Dolby was removed from the Jail TO the
through the guard in an attempt to secure
the prisoner. He estimated the number in
the mob at 2.OOO. One of the number got
his hands on the prisoner, and was pulled
away by himself. -Four or five men,
among them the son OF Mrs. Boyd, said
the colonel, called him out and asked him
to make only slight show Of resistance
and let them take the niger and hang
him."
Repeated calls from the crowd de-
manded that Dolby be hanged and Sheriff
Cook and Colt, too. If they could not get
the prisoner.
He explained that he had repeatedly re-
quested the mob to dispense.
The demonstrations of the mob con-
tinuing. Col Colt ordered the soldiers to
load their guns in the presence Of the
crowd, and he then warned them that they
were remaining at the risk of their lives.
Maj. Speaks, the next witness, said the
soldiers were continually cursed and
abused, and were at all times on the de-
fensive. Argument was fruitless, as the
mob would not listen to persuasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
GEN. LAWLER SATISFIED
Believes the Grand Army Will Now Re
ceive Better Treatment
Had a Long Interview With Secretary
Observation-Disclosures Over WASH
ingtOn and the Local Posts.

Col. Thomas G.. Lawler, COMMANDMENT
chief of the Grand Army of the Republic,
had the interview yesterday with Private
Secretary Thurber for which he came to
Washington. Col. Lawler left with Mr..
Thurber a copy of the resolutions which
were passed by the Grand Army at its
late encampment at Pittsburg. The pro-
gram Of the interview was carried out as
outlined in The Star of yesterday. The
President was not seen, but Mr.. Thurber
promised to lay the whole matter before
him.
Col. Lawler and a Star reporter had a
pleasant chat this morning at the Ebbtt.
He said that he was pleased with his re-
ception at the White House. He could not
have asked for better treatment than was
accorded him. He found Mr.. Thurber an
attentive listener. and, he thought, a SYM
pathetic one and he felt certain that any
wrongs which had been done veterans and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Some Stylish Tea Cloths.
ON the Philadelphia Times.

From the PhlaueIph1d IllltS.
Realism In decoration has to be handled
by a master hand. Some new tea cloths
have for their embroidery design, first, a
figure 8, then the letter o, followed by a
clock face with hands pointing to the hour
of Z and last the letter T Graceful vines
and flowers entwine the symbols, but the
idea is not artistic 1t smacks of the rebus
of the puzzle departments. Much prettier
Is one with an exquisite design or autumn
leaves, which makes one think of crisp
evenings, when the blazing fire and Kissing
urn are most inviting, and need no clock
dial to indicate the hour to seek them.
Lowell speaks somewhere about the best
writing being that which leaves some
thing in the ink bottle. Art, too, should
leave the imagination little work to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Committees Appointed.
THE BREITNER MURDER.
The Brothers Eichelberser Will Plead
Guilty to Granddaughter.

Messrs. Samuel ID. Truitt and Alexander
Wolf, counsel for Albert and William
Eichelberger, indicted for the murder of
Henry Breitner on the 14th of last July,
had consultation with District Attorney
Birney today, with the result that Mr..
Birney agreed to accept a plea of guilty
or mansiaughter from both defendants.
The defendants, 1T is expected, will enter
such plea tomorrow morning before
Judge Cole in Criminal Court No. 2, and ii
is understood that the district attorney
Will recommend that a sentence of seven
years in Williams case and one of five
years and six months in the penitentiary
In Albert's case be imposed.
The defendants are brothers, young
white men, and beat and kicked the de-
ceased to death at the home of their
father, 2O3 n street southwest, in what is
said to have been drunken row, result
ing from an alleged insulting remark APP
piled to the mother OIL the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
YOUNG wOMAN's HOME,
An Appeal for Money or Provisions
by the Mnnngers

The managers of the Young woman,s
Christian Home have made an appeal 10
those interested in this worthy charity, as
well as the public generally for donations of
money or provisions. The home receives
no aid from the public funds and relies en-
tirely for financial support upon the gem
crosby of the public. The demand for the
expansion of the work of the home was
partly met by the gift of the present build
ing by Miss Klbbey. Quite a debt was con-
tracted and additional funds are needed to
meet the increased expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Rear Admiral BaIch Ill.

Rear Admiral George B. Balch, United
States navy, retired, is lying critically i'll
at his home, No. zoos North Charles street,
Baltimore. He has been i'll for several
weeks. Last night he was in a somewhat
improved condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22

BOYS LONG PANTS SUTTS-$3.5O upward.
BOYS TWO-PIECE SUITS-S1 so upward
MEMS PANTALOONS, THOUSANDS OF THEM
81 upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
A SIN APP SHOT
BOUGHT Fem AIT SIGHT.
Fancy Cheviot Suits.

Three hundred and twenty Of EN-
All wool, fast color, stylish In cut, OF excellent
make and perfect filters Even prices range
now they would be cheap at TEN DOLLARS
suit. 1nasmuch as 1t has always been custom
to give THE PEOPLE the benefit of every GOOD
THING which came into our possession, We pro-
pose to sell these suits at
Beginning today. The sale to con-
Ge-e tinue from day to day until each
~O'IO and every one Of them is disposed
Of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Mems Suits.

OF these there Is such for
midable array that We have neither
time nor space to go into detail.
The styles, patterns and designs
are so numerous. Suffice 1t to say
that they are BARGAINS rich and
Inre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Mems OVercOats.

The ever-popular and justly IA
nous Gray Homespun, suitable for
all ordinary occasions, affording
ample protection against cold and
inclement weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Mems Suits.

Black Cheviot, Single and Double
breasted Sack Coats and Regent
Frock Coats, Silk Mixtures, Barney
Tweed and Fancy Cheviots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22

WOODS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 81 EAST
Capitol ST., imparts a thorough knowledge of the
COMMERCIAL STUDIES at the cost OF less time
and money than other schools. We make BREAD
WINNERS Of young people and then secure posi-
tions for them Tenth year. Day and evening
sessions. Send for circulars. nna- II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22

Mr. Zalmon Richards introduced reso-
luton providing for the establishment Of
a normal Bible training school for Baptists
In this city. The resolution also provided
for the appointment of committee Of five
persons to execute the plans for the estab-
lshment of the school.
Mr.. Richards resolution was generally
discussed, and was finally referred to the
committee on Sunday schools. The general
question submitted by the committee was
the subject for an animated discussion,
participated in by Rev. DR.. Anderson, Rev.
Green Clay Smith, Mr.. A. l.. Swartout Mr..
Weeden and others, in the course of which
it was shown that the proposition to
change the name from Sunday school to
Bible school, met with considerable favor,
and while no definite action was taken
upon it, it seemed as though the sugges-
ton would find many friends whenever
it came up in an official manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-22
Mems OyercOats.

Oxford Mixtures. Daisy Diagonals.
Black Cheviot, Gray Tweed, En-
glish Serges, &c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-21

It ia tho Philadelphia Record which
asserts that-"There are mills in Pitts
burg in which the English language is
not heard among the w~orkingmal from
oue weeks end to another. The bar
barian hordes that invad cd Italy undor
Alaric and Attila carried with them
their wives and children. But the
modern Huns and Vandals leave their
wives behind them. In their invasiOns
Of the industrial fields Of Pennsylvania
these nOmads refuse to bs encountered
with the social impediment Of q family.
Instead Of making permanent settle
men5 in the conquered regions, after
the custom OK their ancestors, they re-
turn homo with their spoilg in n few
years, and are succeeded by fresh ir-
ruptions from Hungary and Sarmatia.
Whilst the moral sense Of tho country
has been terribly shocked by polygamy
in Utah, the twin evil Of polyandry in
Pennsylvania seems to excite no con.
Germ" "If the importation Of this for.
blAAlIiE tlNIlsih NhIu'u w. hliHbith
adds tho Record, "the laws Of this COM
monwoaltl at least can b. 80 amended
as to limit tho suffrage to such persons
rs may be capable Of tts exercise
This is gospel truth, But it has o
strange sound coming from tho organ
Of a party which has let slip no con
ceivable opportunity to play on the
prejudices that arise through immi-
grafton, and Which has for its creed
the theory that government dare not b.
made effective, when necessary,
through Capitalization or a~bridgement
Of the personal liberties OF the people.
An amendment to tho constitution Of
pennsylvania excluding from tho suf-
frage, after a sufficient preparatory pc
Rod, all citizens who cannot read and
write the English language and inter
pref intelligontly the constitution Of
the United States, might enjoy the
support Of the Philadelphia Record,
but would it be equally acceptable to
the Democratic party2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-21

II is evident toall who are interested
in the preservation Of game fish in our
few uupolluted Pennsylvania streams
that unless radical action be soon
taken, the day OF front fishing will
quickly pass. Already the streams
that u8ed to give freely Of their shin
ing treasures to expert anglers with
bait or fly have begun to manifest an
extreme stinginess. Not even tho an
nual efforts at replenishing these
streams, begu n after most Of the fnny
inhabitants mad been extracted, are
adequate TO stay the ruthless decima.
ton; and it is a question with serious
students of this problem whether any
action on the part of tho state can avail
TO avert a total extinction.
As with our forests and minera Is, tho
early lavishness Of which seemed to
defy all possible extravaganza, we have
permitted the natural resources Of our
once well-stocked streams to slip
gradually away, regardless Of oeca-
Bional warnings, until poachers and BIZ
pedal hogs have achieved we'll nigh
their perfect work Of waste. The laws
which exist today would perhaps be
adequate to stay this slaughter il they
could be adequately enforced; but from
the very circumstances Of the case,
their enforcement is next to impossi .
BILE. There is no fish warden, however
vigilant and determined, who can be
personally present at all the eeutors of
violation nor is there any practical
plan whereby a force of deputies can
be maintained sufficient to patrol tho
waterways, unearth the secret fish
traps and discover the soines that con
stitute, in spite of legal prohibition, the
great menace to nj fish preserves.
The difficulty, If it can at this late
moment be solved at all, will need to
be approached from many sides. A
strengthening OF present laws would
be one good step; but behind these
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-21

fruitful Of crime in this country, ana al
though tho authorities hays not been able
TO catch aud punish az many Of the criini-
malls as they could wish, it does not by any
mems prove that yriGu Of terror oXIsJ III
tho community. Mother does It prove
that that tho local authorities do not pos
sess tho necessary means to turn down
these criminals and punish them. Ihe!f
Showcases iu thia respect 5 moi thorough
lack OF funds. 10 is The lac, Of energy and
talsn economy that hnlts 40 the outlay OF
efficient money tn provide for the rest
and conviction OF pho wronalo3,s.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-21
Boguerys Twin T]rjumphs.

''NnNrH 7 - o HH'' 'h''.''rf
One year ago the Legislature Of Mich.
igau enacted o bill which imposed @ tax
Of o per cent. on all property of the
value Of $500 and upward, Inherited by
corporations or collateral heirs, and a
tax Of I par cent. on iDberitapeas Of
Iiueal heirs amounting to $j. 900 or
more, said revenues TO 60 into the
states general fund. After the state
had, under this law, collected $50, 600
at the expense Of those persons so uu-
fortunately fortunate as 20 have had
rich relatives or friauds, Il test case
was carried to the Michigan supreme
court, which in q unanimous opinion,
has just declared the Doran inheritance
tax law unconstitutional.
The grounds upon which this finding
wal granted are technical rather than
ethical. The constitution OF Michigan
provides that the proceeds from all
specific taxes shall apply in payment of
interest upon the educational fund.
lnasmuch as there is today in Michi-
gan no educational interest debt to
which this $3.50, 600 revenue can be APP
piled, the court is under the obvious
necessity of declaring the tax uncon-
stitutiolal. We're tle next legislature
TO create an educational debt sufficient
to accommodate the revenue from an
Inheritance tax, the DJran bill could
be re enacted aud under the terms Of
this supreme court ruling would be-
/ come a valid law.
But what is to be said Of the ethics
Of a law which, for the sole purpose Of
d]esDoiliug those persons in every com
munity who have the thrift, economy
and genius to succeed in business,
would levy a ghoulish blackmaiI over
the c0lius Of deceased t~estators2 In
what respect does such a law differ
morally from the outcast who furtivsly
prizes open the vaultof .be tomb for the
purpose Of ro6biug She iswslled dead?
Take the inheritance tax, hitch it to
the income tax, and You will have as
vicious q pair Of legslizsd schemes of
theft as Enavery ever devised withal.
New YORK has had six constitutional
conventions, and not one Of them has
had the good sense to roiegate the gov.
eminent of cities TO the taxpayers
thereof 1t is time home rule got q
/ f1ot.hold In the Empire state.