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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
THE CATERPILLAR PEST.
Children Capture the Prizes and Also
the COcOons.

From the Buffalo Courier.
In this connection attention is called to
the novel and effective way in which Ro-
chester has in the last few years rid her
trees of the caterpillar pest. In Rochester
an offer of money prizes rid the entire oity
of caterpil!ars. In 1893 no fewer than
13o74S coccons We're gathered. and in re-
turn $40 in gold was distributor among
eight pupils. The offer of prizes In that
wear was s. as a first prize, s. as sec
ond prize and 81 as a third prize, with extra
money thrown in to those deemed to be
deserving.
The offer was made by the Genesee Val
lev Forestry Association. In 1894 the asso-
ton offered $40 to any pupil who would ex-
coed the maximum gathered by one pupil
in the previous year, viz, i4,gU. The re-
suit was somewhat surprising. No fewer
than sixty-iive exceeded the 1893 maximum.
one scoring the magnificent total of 3.OOO.ooC
by means of clubbing-and another ex-
ceeding ,500.w0. 1t was thought that the
pest had bean externinated. so energetic
had been the school children. Neverthe-
less. last year they collected something less
than 100000. The cocoons We're counted
and destroyed in the presence of reliable
witnesses All this was done in Rochester
by private enterprise and at very trivial
outlay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
Washington Stock Exchange,

Saies-regular caIl-12 O'Clock m-Metropolitap
at t y at 5 ae'i %sr 90 If nj Ea
read, 10 at 9s.
Government Eonds.-U. s. As registered. 1l11s
bid, lll4 asked. U. s. IS. coupon, Il2I. bid T.
$ Is, 1879 l2l!4 bid. l2lA asked. U. S. 5s, 1904
District of Columbia Bonds-2o-ycar fund 5s. loi
bid. ,o S9-year fund 6s gold, III bid Water stock
currency. ii6 bid se5s funnr. c@rrenc, i' iii
bid: Slss, registered, 2lOs. 100 bid.
g. Mis Sc, h, Meropoiitan Railroad sonv
lo1 bid Belt railroad IS, 81 bid. IS asked. Eek
H. Sd m & ' sa a Ss
series A. III bid Washington Gas Company 6s
series B; 11S bid. Washington Gas Company COW
5s 9s1s bid. American Security and Trust IS f.
A. and o., 100 bid. Washington Market Company
Inst e. 10 1o hid hid MaTks G"many
ext. Is. no bid. Masonic Hall Association rs. 1903
bid. washinglSn Light Infantry Isl Cis; 100 bid.
Metropolitan, 80 bid, 300 asked CENTRAL. 80 bid
40 asked. Cirizzrns'. 1870 bid Columbia, 1870 bid
40 asked. Capital. 10 bid. West End 1867. bid
Us bid, los asked, ohio, 81 hid, o6 asked.
safe Deposit and Trust COMPANIES. tional Safe
Loan and Trust ll9 hid; American Security and
Trust. 1871, bid. Washington Safe Deposit. so
Railroad ,st1Scks;,,capltal Traction Company, -
hid, 20 asked Metropolitan, aS bid. ?s1s a.,k"d,
t"luInhla. IA bd. 6a asked Belt. 30 asked. Eek
inston. 30 asked. Georgetown and I, nnally town,
30 asked.
Gas and Electric Light Washington Gas,
iJla bid. A asked. Georgetown Gas, 10 bid. L..
$ Electric Light ia bid. lbs asked
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's, b bid, 80 asked.
Franklin IS bid. Metropolitan GS bid. Corcoran.
30 bid. Potomac. 60 bid. Arlington. ll0 bid
Gelman-American. 100 bid. National Union, 10 hid.
Columbia, l. bid. Riggs bid. SIX asked. Peo-
pies. ~ bid, -. asked. Lincoln, IA bid, asked.
Commercial. A.. bid.
Title Insurance Socks.-Real Estate Title. 10
bid, llO asked Columbia Title, bid, asked
Washington Title, asked. District Title, bid,
10 asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsylva IS bid. so asked.
Chesapeake and Potomac, As bid. 81 asked. Amer
lean l;raphophone. 80. bid, "a asked. Pneumatic
Gan Carriage - bid 80 asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Wah ngto Market. 1+L,
bid Great Falls lee. l20 bid. 100 asked. Lincoln
Hall 10 bid, 20 asked Mergenthale- Linotype,
2lS bid. $50 asked. Linston Monotypc, 6 bid.
sEx div.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
GRAIN,
FOUND HIS MOTHER At LAST.
Thirty Years Search of n Man Kid
mapped at the Age Of Five.

From the St Louis Globe-Democrat.
w. L. Babbitt of Charlottesville, Ind, one
of the best-known lumber drummers in the
Mississippi valley is rejoicing over his re-
union with his mother, from whom he was
stolen thirty-two years ago. At that time
Rabbits parents, wealthy Chicago people,
separated. Babbitt was then five years old
and soon after the separation was stolen by
his father, who kept him secreted in Mis-
scuri. His distracted mother spent all shs
had in endeavoring to recover her child, but
in vain. Finally she removed to Niles.
Mich, and later to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
where she lived with a brother
Meantime her son grew up, and upon at
tanning his majority learned of his mother
ard his kidnapping. He began a systematic
search for her, and through the years spent
many thousands of dollars. He supposed
she had returned to her old home in New
England, however, and advertised there.
Unknown 20 him. also, she had resumed her
maiden name of Davis, so this all the more
complicated matters. and he could hear
nctning of her. Last week he was in Niles.
Mich, and CHANGED to tell in a customer
Office, the story of his life. A gentleman
named Hunter. who was present, had known
Mrs. Babbitt during her residence in Niles.
and through him Babbtt learned that his
mother was alive at Cuyahoga Falls. He
fastened there at once, and a reunion oc-
Cured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
MISS FOLAND's ANSWER. 3
Denies Charges in the Cullen VIII
Contest.

Denies Charges in the Cullen VIII
Contest.
. An answer to the caveat recently filed to
the will of the late John r. Cullen, the F
street broker. by his mother. was made to-
day by Hattie NJ. Poland, the sole henefi-
CARY under the will filed. and who has been
spoken of as Madame Rupert.
Miss Poland declares that the will was
made in accordance with all the require
ments off law. and the allegation that the
deceased was rot. at the time he executed
it, Of sound and disposing mind and men,
cry Is characterized as not only untrue,
hut absurd. If Cullen left a personal eS-
tate of $1,000. says Miss Poland. she would
be glad to be informed as to its where
atouts all she is aware of is $500.
1t Is denied that Cullen did not publish
the will of his free volitior; that she infiu-
eEced him in any way, and that she was
living with him as his mistress. Miss Fo-
land sets forth that she told Cullen she did
rot want his property, and adds that she
did not know of the execution of the will
at the time it executed.
In closing Miss Poland AYERS that at the
time Of his death Cullen was indebted to her
for borrowed money in sums beyond the
value of his entire estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
AT CONFEDERACY'S CAPITAL.
Former Wearcrs of the Gray Eager
to Enlist.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Dece mber 1S.-There
was any amount of war talk in the house
Of delegates today. and nearly the entire
session was taken up with oratory to
whether not this country should go to
war with England. The Presidents mes
sage was vigorously discussed and patriot
ism reigned supreme.
The discussion was caused by the follow
ing resolution offered by Mr.. Hathaway of
Lancaster:
BE it resolved by the house of delegates
of Virginia, the senate concurring, That
the general assembly of Virginia, in session
assembled. do most heartily indorse and
applaud the noble and patriotic sentiments
announced and expressed in the recent
the United States, and that copy of this
resolution he sent to the President and to
each Virginia senatorial representative in
Congress-.
Mr. Saunders of Frankfort introduced a
substitute which did not please the dele
gates, and the resolution was carried by a
vote of I'll to 2S.
Already Gov. OFerrall has had several
voluntary offers to enlist in case the United
States goes to war. Among these is Col
Robins of this city, brave eX-confederate
officer.
The Presidents message Is the only
topic here today, and a number of eX-con-
fcderates express themselves as willing
to fight for the national flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

From the Gainesville Eagle.
A Mr. Little. who lives near Chestnut
mountain In this county. some two or
three weeks ago. while in Gainesville.
bought a half pint Of blind tiger whisky.
He and his brother, who was with him at
the time, drank little over half the stun,
ard upon arriving at home hid out the
remainder to get morning nip. Next
morning, bright and early. he went out to
where he lad left the flask, but when he
picked it up to empty the contents where
they would 40 the most good he noticed
small gray substance, about as large as q
pea floating around in the bottle. He eyed
the contents very critically. and, with q
pang Of regret at being knocked out OF his
morning dram. he corked the bottle and
laid IL away to await developments. The
IL ing began growing, and growing rapidly.
1t is said to have grown until it has almost
filed the bottle, and is of toughness akin
to rubber Innumerable tentacles have
grown at intervals around the body. and VI
is assuming a very satanic-like appearance.
Eminent physicians have examined 1t, but
say they don't know what 1t is, except one
who maintains that 1t Is a miniature devil
and further says that all the liquor sold 10
our city Is full Of the same sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
SCOTCH COLLIES.
Their Intelligence Server to Rescue
Their Master From PrObab BILE Death.

Their Intelligence Server to Rescue
Their Master From PrObab BILE Death.
From the Glasgow Pest.
A few days since. while Hector Macalis-
ter was on the Arran hills looking after
his shea9, six miles from home or other
habitation, his two collie dogs started
rabbit. whtch can under a large block OF
granite. He thrust his arm under the
stone expecting to catch 1t, but instead OF
doing SO he removed the supports of the
block. which instantly came down on his
arm, holding him as fast as wise. His
pain was great, but the pangs he felt were
greater when he thought of home and the
death he seemed doomed to die.
In this position he lay from 10 o'clock in
the morning till 1 in the afternoon. when,
finding that all his efforts to eXtricate him.
self were unaraling. he tried several
times, without effect, to get his knife out
of his pocket to cut his arm off. His only
chance now was to send home his dogs.
with the view of alarming his friends.
After much difficulty, the faithful crea-
lures were most unwilling to leave him.
he succeeded, and Mrs. Macalister. seeing
them return alone. took the alarm. and.
collecting the neighbors went in search OF
her husband. led on by the faithful sollies.
When they came to the spot, poor Macal-
lister was speeches. with crying for assist
ance. 1t required five strong men to re-
move the block from his arm.
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TROUBLES OF HISTORIANS.
Mr.. kinGlnke Might Have Made .
Hit i'm One Family.


From the New Review.
Nine. Novikoff was at a Sunday party at
HoAand house in the days of its late mis-
tress and was seated between Lord Hough-
ton and Mr.. Kinglake. The latter observ-
ed, In answer to a remark Of the Russian
lady, that historians were sometimes very
badly treated. What do you mean?' ask
ed Nine Novikoff, rather puzzled. We'll"
continued Kinglake quietly. as IL discuss
ing some grave topic Just take my case
for example. As you know, 1 am supposed
to be an historian. The other day l got Q
letter which really touched me; 1t was
signed by two people husband and wife.
and came from one of our colonies. They
described their grief. Their only child. 1t
seemed, had been killed in the Crimea. For
some incomprehensible reason they were
most anxious to have their beloved darling
mentioned in my history of the Crimean war.
Surprised, but fiattered, l replied by return
of post-a thing l have not done for many.
many years-that l would be happy to do
my best for their comfort. provided they
sent me necessary particulars. Again let
ter written and signed by mother and
father arrived, but with the following cruel
addition: We have no particulars whatever.
He was killed on the spot, like many others,
and anything you may kindly invent will
be welcome; We leave 1t entirely to your
judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

They Were Piled With a Drink Of
Whose Potency They Knew Nothing.

They Were Piled With a Drink of
Whose Potency They Knew Nothing.
From the New York Press.
About twenty years ago, when we were
at Gibraltar. having been ordered to Join
the European squadron, the officers of one
Of her Britannia majestys ships Of war
gave us dinner on board and made every
one Of the younger Americans roaring
drunk, while many of the older ones had
some difficulty getting down the gangway.
Our captain was very wroth. He called
us all up the next morning and lectured us.
In few days he returned the courtesy Of
the British officers. inviting them all to
Cine aboard cur ship. DIR. King, one of the
surgeons on board. a nephew of the noted
turist Judge King of Philadelphia, and
Philadelphia himself by birth, asked the
captain IL he would like to get even with
the British for getting us all drunk. The
captain said it was not possible to do IT;
that The British could drink all our boys
under the table King insisted. and finally
was allowed to make the attempt. He
made a few gallons of fish-house punch
and served the innocent-loolling liquid lib
orally among the visitors. They had never
tasted anything like IL. and could not get
1t down half fast enough. At midnight
each of them was lowered from the end Of
tire yardarm in net, carefully deposited
in a boat and horne to his ship. wnere he
was hauled aboard in the same way.
don't think we saw an Elglishman for a
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

Mrs. Slack In the mat err of her husband
will.
If that will was duly executed said Judge
Hagner, Mrs. Perrine's right to the custody
of the children cannot be questioned. and
to take them away from her before that
question is determined would be- he
thought, disapproval of both her rights
and the rights of the father of the chill
dren. The charges against Mrs. Perrine.
Judge Hagner remarked, were wholly I'M
founded. In fact. about the main charge
preferred against her was, he remarked,
that she made public serious charges
against the mother of the children, but it
should be remembered, he stated. that it
was Mrs. Slack herself who first made pub
lie ugly charges against their father.
1t seemed hard. indeed, said Judge Hag-
ner. that the little children must suffer
from the making of such charges against
their father and mother and that they will
be confronted with them in later years,
being made to ask: Did this man so sin
or his parents, that he should be born
blind?'
Mrs. Perrinc to Have the Children.
In conclusion. Judge Hagner said he would
allow Mrs. Perrfne to retain the custody of
the children, pending the decision in the
matter of the contest over their fathers
WILL and would also grant an injunction en-
joining all persons from instituting or prose-
cutlns. here or elsewhere, legal proceedings
respecting the custody of the children.
ne explained, however, that Mrs. SLACK
would be allowed access to her children,
and he expressed the hope that the unfor-
tunate controversy would yet be amicably
settled, explaining that the duty he had
been called upon to perform had been one
of the most difficult and trying in his eX-
Derience.
Neither Mrs. Slack nor Mrs. Perrine was
present in court today, but the former 5
brother and Mr. Perrine We're, attended by
their respective counsel. 1t is understood
that counsel for Mrs. Slack are undeter-
mined what future action, if any,
they will take in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
Russian Beggar Associations.

From Chambers Journal
OF all the artels, or associations. the beg
CARS are the most interesting-the most
immoral In no European country but Rus
STA would such institutions meet with tol=
Grafton. But there begging is recognized
profession. In many villages as soon as
the harvest is in, the whole population
forms itself into huge artel, which is
split up into a number of parties. The
halt, blind, MANNED, etc, are divided out
equally among the parties, so that each OF
them may have an equal claim on public
sympathy. They then start off on a beg
cling tour. in the course of which they
sometimes go 200 or 300 miles away from
their homes. During the day they go abou,
in different directions, no two parties be-
ing allowed to enter the same village: but
at night they all meet together, and then
If all tales be true. they have high jinks. "
They put everything they receive into a
common stock; they cat the food and sell
the clothes, dividing the proceeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
RUNAWAY OF A TRAIN,
Four WOrEmcn Were Fatally Hurt
Incline.


SHAMOKIN. Pa. December 1S.-Four
workmen were fatally injured and nine
others were badly hurt at Midvalley col
liery this morning by the wrecking of
runaway work train. n dozen other work.
men saved themselves by jumping into the
brush while the train was dashing down
steep grade. Strange to say, none were
killed outright, but the physicians declare
that four of them are hurt beyond 'recov-
cry.
The names of the fatally injured are Jas
Hollster. John Leibig. Edward Allebach
and George Smithen.
The Aidvalley colliery is located about
two miles north of town, and has two
workings. One is in the valley, and the
other a mile and a half up the noun tain
These openings are connected by a narrow
gauge railroad and the operators run an
accommodation train for their employees
every morning.
This morning at o'clock the train was
loaded with about thirty men, but the
steam gave out during the trip. and in try
ing to stop the train the catch dropped out
of the reversed lever. Then the heavy
locomotive and dozen cars dashed down
The steep grade. Many of the workmen
threw themselves into the underbrusn and
escaped with scratches, but fifteen of them
We're afraid to jump.
EnEtneer HOLSTER stuck to his post
sounding the whistle during the rapid
descent of a half mile. Then the locomo-
tive, cars and men Were piled in an almost
indistinguishahle mass. Additional horror
was narrowly averted. as the wrecked cars
would have fallen down a perpendicular
mine opening had they been thrown three
feet further.
An engine house was Immediately con-
verted into a temporary hospital, and three
local PHYSICIANS were summoned to attend
the injured.
Engineer Holiister was being boiled to
death while his companions We're endeav-
oring 10 lift the heavy locomotive off him
Although John Leibig had suffered a com
pound fracture of both legs, and sustained
severe scalds. he managed to crawl from
under the dismantled engine without as
sistanCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS.
Not Yet Ready to Arrange for Their
Committee Representation.

the republican caucus. last night advised
Senator German. who occupies a like posi-
ton on the democratic side of the chamber
of the action of the republican caucus il
making committee assignments and repre-,
scented to him the desire of the republicans
for speedy reorganization. Mr.. German
promised to lay the matter before the DEM
ocratic steering committee. and he has
called a meeting for that purpose.
The democrats have not even been able
to give a positive reply to the request for
the immediate completion of the foreign re-
lations committee owing to the fact that
they have not decided upon a man to fill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
A Valuable Doll.
From London Answers.

From London Answers.
After the Indian mutiny. writes corre-
spondent, friend Of mine, who had served
in a Highland regiment, brought home a
demonstrating painted wooden figure.
which he had taken from the loin-cloth of
an Indian fanatic who had attempted his
life.
doll to play with, and it was known as
Mana Sahib.''
Years after the girls mother took an ak
to break 1t up for f1Iewood. when what SEEM
ed to be the eyes. a clayey substance, fell
out, revealing two red beads.
The beads" proved to be two rubies, for
which she got Els.
And not only that. but there was hol-
low space in the doll Tor idoD which was
packed full Of gold mohurs. Altogether
Mana Sahib" realized over ESQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

easy-spot and year. 32a32h January s2Isasax;
February; S2$4as25s; March, ssa33H; steamer
mixed, 3la31 4-receipts, IA, $50 bushels: ship
ments, AZ. s57 bushels; stock, I,5e5.Oii bushels;
sales 5000 bushels.southern white corn, 3llsa
western, 24a2I1a: No. mixed. 22ha2screceipts.
5,07s bushels; stock. 2ll.sss bushels. Rye inact-
s93 bushels; stock, lO2. si5 bushels Hay firm for
the better grades-choice timothy. $3.50. Grain
freghts steady and trade rather quiet, unchanged.
Sugar butter and eggs firm, unchanged Cheese
steady, UNCHANGED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

A representative Of tho American Uni
Verslty applied to the Commissioners this
morning for permission to run a branch
line from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
near Chevy Chase to the university
grounds to transport heavy freight to the
university grounds. He was advised that
the Commissioners had no power to grant
such Il privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
Garbage Hearing.

The Commissioners have set aside Mon
day, December % at II o'clock as the time
for a public hearing to all those persons
who desire to present objections to the
proposed location Of a garbage cremasory
on lot i, square 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

recommends tons, or to comment upon the
method which tie executive department
of the government has chosen to bring
this matter to an issue. He is heartily in
accord with the main propositions laid
down in the Presidents declarations, and
earnestly favors the speedy and efficient
cooperation of Congress in the Presidents
effort to maintain strict observance Of the
doctrine enunciated by Mr.. Monroe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
What Caused the Delay.

There was great deal of anxiety in the
Senate concerning the Hit BILL which had
passed the House, ard considerable sur
prise expressed that 1t did not come over in
time to be acted upon. But under the new
the delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
ANOTHER MOVE.

FFOCffUIhEH
Labor Controversy.
In the controversy between Builders VIM.
Yost & Bro. and Albert Carry as to the
employment by the former of non-union
men, Mr.. Carry this afternoon. through
Attorney Alex. H. Bell, filed a petition for
an Injunction to prevent the builders from
employing non-unlon neil pending a full
hearing in the matter on the merits Of the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
More House ADpOintments.

The following House appointments We're
made today: E. L.. Brice of Massachusetts
to be index clerk. at salary of $1,000; Or
rim Enquart of Indiana to be clerk; salary.
1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
Building Permits.

A building permit has been issued to
Jacob Brothers for tho erection Of three
three-story and cellar brick and stone
dwellings at Nos. 1919, II and SO Harvard
street, Columbia Heights, to cost $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
Baltimore Markets,

changed receipts. 90 494 barrels; shipments 1850
barrels; sales. 1870 barrels. Wheat dull spot and
month"; 65a6oA May. 67&a6S; steamer No. red.
G2s4a63-receipts 6,192 bushels: stock, els. 7G'
bushels; sales. 1000 bushels-southern wheat by
sample, 66a66ha; d.. grade, 62l.a65h. Corn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the high
est and the lowest aud the closing prices
Of the New York stock market today as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. SO Broadway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

ReappOinted Regent.
Senator Cullom has been reappointed
member Of the board Of regents Of theSmith-
sonian Institution by the Vice President