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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-10-01
Ii embraces all the branches Of
instruction as expressed below,
as well as the cultivation Of
moral and religious principles.

The full course consists Of
Geometry, algebra, arithmetic,
book keeping, astronomy nat
ural philosophy, reading. spell
ing English grammar. penman-
ship, political and physical
geography; h is to ry-sacred,
profane, ecclesiastical and civil.
Special attention will be Civ
en- to the History Of Texas
defamation, calisthenics, Ell
auette, catechism and evidence
of religion.
These studies will be distrib-
uted into four classes, accord
ing to the capacity and ad-
vancement of the students.
Latin, French, and Drawing
will be extra subjects.
For terms and further par
ticulars apply to
VERY REV. |. MkURtl, 0. n. l. SUtRI0R,
or The Brother Director at ttsrollgs
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-10-01
GOLD GOING.

New York, Sept 27.-W. II.
Crossman and Bros. will ship
81, 100000 gold to Hamburg.
Germany, tomorrow.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25
TALES OF THE TINES.



For some time past the matter of pace
making hns boon engaging tho attention
Of whcclmen In all parts OF tho country,
and although tandems and quads have
been introduced, IL has remained an open
question whether or not locomotive
would bc brought into rcquisition In tho
wild effort % smash the records But tho
problem seems at last To bo In n fair way
OF solution and an OK COW punchcr OF this
city IL posing as one Of the bcnefactors OF
tho ago.
A fcw evenings since one Of his broncbos
broke loose and after running around town
for an hour or two made for Fort Russell,
with his owner In hot pursuit After
good deal Of hazing the horse was cap
turod, when tho ex COW punchcr started ~
lead him back % town behind wheel
Passing through the parade grounds Mt the
fort, the animal became frightened Mt sew
cral dogs which belong at that place, and
taking the pace" started down the road
at tremendous rate the rider holding on
TO the rope with one hand and guiding the
wheel with the other
Every moment the speed Increased, and
being no longer able to hold the pedals he
placed his feet on the coasters and held on
for dear life. The horse had the pole and
ran close to the wire fence the wheelman
managing to keep on the outside where he
could take the bends In the road without
danger. The army people, noticing the
trouble, had gathered In crowds and were
watching the race with breathless silence
from the barrack roofs and other elevated
positions. For mile down the road moth
ing could be seen but IA cloud OF dust, with
an occasional glimpse Of "a hatless rider
and badly scared broncho, ms they
burned the ground beneath them.
Leaning forward in the saddle, with
firm hold on tho handle bars, his every
look bespoke tho jockey. The pace was
terrific. Minutes seemed like hours, and
the excitement grew more intense at every
stride. Erswell, tho God Of Wind" was
not In 1t.
"Stop that boss! Stop that hossp'
shouted the boy as he swept by teams and
travellers who had turned out TO let him
pass.
But no one came to his rescue and the
mad race continued until Camp Carlin
was reached, where the spirited animal
seemed in doubt which road TO take, and,
Stacking up trine, the wheelman went
by like an arrow. But it was only for q
second, for on reaching the end Of the
string the wheel shot from under and de-
posted the rider heavily on the ground,
where, after regaining his feet, he soon
managed to stop the runaway.
In speaking of the affair afterward tho
OK COW puncher expressed himself as salts
fled that the present system OF pace max
ing would soon be revolutionized, but as
far as he was concerned he would hereafter
confine himself to horseback riding and
leading bicycles with u rope, rs he did not
consider the new tangled machines safe
unless ridden with bit and spur.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25
Shaves Great Lions.

Presidents of the United States since
Lincoln have been shaved daily during
their occupancy of the White House by the
same barber, a colorcd man, who ut the
present time because of this fact enjoys u
81, 400 clerkship In the treasury depart.
ment. He Is a good clerk and writes fine
hand. Notwithstanding all this he still
pursues his calling of presidential barber.
Every morning while the president Is In
Washington this clerk goes to the White
House, carrying in satchel razors, soap,
cups, brushes and strops. This duty Is al
ways finished in time for him to be at his
desk promptly ut O'Clock, and few Of
his fellow clerks know why he never ap-
pears without that black leather satchel.
Lincoln was the first president to employ
him as barber Mt the executive mansion,
and for some reason he has always been
able to get the same privilege by every
successive president.
Whom President Grant returned from
his inauguration, the door of the White
House was opened for him by this barber,
whom no questioned as TO what position
he held in the White House. Something
In the fellows speech or manner pleased
Grant and he told him ho was to consider
himself Installed during his term. During
the early days Of shaving the presidents
the barber took his meals with the other
servants In the White House kitchen.
Whether or not, I'm addition to this, hc was
paid regular sum or tipped each morn
ing he has never been known To state In
all matters nc Is close mouthcd and rarely
speaks of any occurrence in the White
Housc.-Chicago Tribune
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25
Ducks Hatched by q Cat.

Who has ever heard Of cat Matching
ducklings before, and yet such is the case
with the feline friend of Dennis O'Keefe.
Mr. O'Keefe relates that about three
weeks ago he set a hen on a setting OF 13
eggs. After sitting on them for three days
she abandoned the nest. Mr.. O'Keefe,
knowing that the eggs were worthless ex.
cept for Matching, set his wits to work to
think out some scheme whereby he could
save his setting and get some ducklings.
In the house was IA cat that was very
lazy and also very fat Its rotundity prob
ably had something to do with its excess
i've lazincss. Mr.. O'Keefe, in the course
of his cogitations, thought that he would
try the cat on the eggs, and pussy was in
stalled as foster mother to IL unmatched
,ducklings.
The animal seemed to realize what was
expected of her, and she conscientiously
performed her part Of the contract, only
leaving the nest to feed. Last Tuesday the
climax occurred, and pussy refused to have
anything more to do with such unearthly
dealings.
So long as the eggs remained passive the
animal moved very cautiously and did not
object to what she was put to, but as soon
as tho eggs began to move around and the
ducklings to appear she probably thought
that something supernatural had occurred,
and with yell that was sufficient to scare
all the ducklings out Of their shells she
made for the under side of the house and
could not be persuaded to come near the
nest again
Mr.. O'Kcefe is ready to swear that all
has occurred as stated, apd he also has l l
lively ducklings to testify to the truth Of
the story .-Jacksonville Citizen.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25

Higgins n Perry.
Jones' Aio and Narragansett Lager. Pool
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25
Sernin In New York.

> That rare phenomenon technically called
terain, the falling OF rain from cloud
less sky, occurred in New York tho other
evening. The shower began Mt a few min
htes before 10 o'clock and continued for
some time. Tho shower was distinctly
mild, but 1t was mono the less positive
rain.
Many Of those in the street who felt tho
drops upon their faces looked up, and SEQ
Ing tho stars shining clearly In tho heav-
ems tried to convince themselves that no
rain was falling. They soon recognized,
however, the reality of tho extraordinary
event, which is occasioned by condensa-
ton of moisture I'm tho air so suddenly as
not to permit the formation Of clouds. -
New York Herald.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25

your. vents ia tns Tribnue.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25
What It Ia.

There wero rumors that the Geological
garden was about TO purchase an ichtomi
tapunx, but that Is not so. 1t would DO
entirely too expensive. The ichtomitapunx
Il closely allied to tho ornithorhyncus. "a
duck billed amphibion. = Philadelphia
Press
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-25
What In m MoaI9

|, New York Is wrestling with tho ques-
tion, What constitutes mealf Salt pork,
Vat gravy, potatoes with their jackets on,
hapjaoks. pie aud hnrd cider Is an accepted
breakfast mcnu mp at Painted Postal.
lbany Argus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
Gen. Greedy to Open the Lecture
Course Tomorrow Evepine.

Gen. Greedy to Open the Lecture
Course Tomorrow Evening.
The opening lecture of the course of
semi-monthly Friday evening lectures of
the National Geographic Society takes
place tomorrow evening at Metzerott Hall.
The lecturer is Gen. A. W. Greedy, chief
s,gi.al officer of the army and vice president
Of the society. who was the society's dele
gate to the great International geographic
congress at London this summer, and
who. will now describe the work of
the congress. Among the many inter-
esting subjects discussed by author
tiles of worldwide reputation were Africa,
arctic and antarctic research Gncluding An
dree's daring project to reach the north
world on scale Of to 100000. and so forth.
In the African discussion Sclatin Pasha
gave thrilling account of his long cap
tivity in the Soudan and the tragic death
of Gen. Gordon. while Mr.. Stanley took oc-
caSion to give rap at theoretic geograph-
ers and their views of African colonization.
In the arctic discussion the venerable Sir
Joseph Hooker took part together with
modern explorers like Admiral Markham
and Gen. Greedy, and it will surprise some
unanimously Endorsed and recommended
continued and persistent exploration north
OF the arctic zone and the great UNEMPLOYED
antarctic continent.
The social side of the congress was, of
course, very interesting, including recep-
tons by Right Hon. and Mrs. Curzon, the
Baroness and Mr.. Burdett-Coutts and Lord
Northwood.
The National Geographic Society recon-
mences Its work under most favorable au-
spices, and the lease OF Metzerott Hall
will add to the popularity of and at
tendance at the meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
Work of the Evanxelts,..

Another large audience greeted the evan
eelists, Potter and Miller, at Hamline NJ.
E. Church last evening The services be-
gan by singing Jerusalem, My Happy
Home. Prayer was offered by Rev VIM.
Mullen, after which Mr.. Miller sang the
well-known song, Tie Trundle Bed" Mr..
Potter then announced that he would
preach upon the subject of "Christia nifty
and 1nfidelity." Another song by Mr. Mil
Ter was sung, called ''Paui's Experience
With the Phillipan Jailer.' The text of
the sermon was then announced. Starting
cut with the story of PauPs conversion
the speaker went on to show how Paul the
prosecutor became the strong and eaInes st
champion of the cross he had so despised
for thirty Yeas. Drawing a picture of
Pauls trial before Felix and Agrippa, he
declared that no other such arrangement
had ever been recorded.
Applying tie story Of Pauls trial, the
conviction o. the rulers under the power of
his words, he said that these conditions
represented the life of the sinner. He
would impress upon the ursaved the awful
fact that there was a time and a place
when the spirit of Christ would pcise its
wings and leave forever. There was but
one certain time in life to seek salvation.
AS closing hymn, Mr.. Miller sang Co
ing Away Unsaved Tonight"
A number of persons were at the altar,
some of whom professed conversion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
FIXING UP THE FINANCES.
Creditors Of the Columbia Athletic
Club Invited to q Conference.

Creditors OF the Columbia Athletic
Club Invited to a Conference.
The finance committee of the Columbia
Athletic Club held its regular weekly meet
ing at>the club house yesterday afternoon,
with Mr.. Charles ]. Bell in the chair, Mr..
George E. Emmons as secretary and q full
attendance of members. Among the more
important matters acted upon was the
drafting of circular to be sent to those
indebted to the club, calling their attention
to their obligations and requesting an i'm
mediate settlement of them. 1t was de-
veloped that if the amount owing the club
by reason of the failure Of former men,
bers to pay their accounts for club dues
and sundries was paid in that the en,ire
floating debt of the organization could be
wiped out and a substantial balance left
over. The finance committee was surprised
to find on the delinquent list such large
number of names belonging to good men,
and the committee feels assured that it will
be only necessary to call their attention
to the Indebtedness standing against them
on the club books to secure full settlement
without delay.
1t was also decided to invite the credit
ors of the club to meet the finance COM
mtttee at its meeting next Wednesday to
agree on terms and a plan for the liQuida-
ton Of the clubs standing debt. 1t was
further decided to insert an advertisement
in the local papers inviting the holders of
the second mortgage bonds to advise the
treasurer, Mr.. Gilman NJ. Fague, of the
numbers of the bonds they hold.
The members of the committee feel more
and more sanguine at each meeting of the
ability of the club to successfully pay its
obligations and take on a new lease of
vigorous life. The applications for men,
bership continue to be received from repre-
sentative Washington men and there will
be probably a large waiting list by the
time the approaching fair and carnival in
December comes to an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
THE OYSTER NAVY.
A Fatal Shot Fired at an Illegal
DreIger.

Although the oyster, season is yet young,
several young men, who passed through
here a few weeks ago en- route to the oyster
beds for the winter, have returned. because
they learned of the brutality of so many of
the captains during former seasons. and
we're afraid of a repetition Of this conduct.
as well as the danger of death from starva-
ton. So far as is known no cases of cruel
ty and improper feeding have occurred as
yet, although the police expect that cases
of this kind will come to their attention
later on.
The oyster navy of Maryland, composed of
a number of boats, seems to be protecting
the oysters this year, usual, but, so far
as is recorded, these officers have never pro-
tected the ill-used men on the boats or
n ade much of an effort to even prosecute
offenders in this line.
Tuesday in the Manakin river. Mate Geo.
Wallace of Capt. Hamilton Webster's naval
beat, fired across the boat of an alleged il
legal dredger and fatally wounded Lafay
cite Towes, a young man, who had been en-
deavoring to get few oysters.
After the occurrence Capt Webster drove
to Princess Anne and reported the occur
renee to the states attorney.
Towes, who Is only eighteen years old.
was shot through the head, and it Is GER
tain that he cannot recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
A Church Anniversary.

On the occasion of the celebration of the
forty-fourth anniversary of the John Wes-
ley A. NJ. E. Zion Church, Rev. r. A. Fisher,
D. D., delivered two appropriate and elo-
quent sermons. one in the morning and one
in the evening. The church is located on
Connecticut avenue between L and NJ
streets. At the morning service the pastor
called the roll of the first board of trustees,
and there was only one. Mr.. Charles Will
son, to answer TO his name. OF the founders
there were present Mrs. Ingram, Mrs. Pen
nington and Mrs. Thomas. DR.. Fisher re-
viewed the history of the church, three of
whose pastors have been promoted to the
episcopal bench, and where nineteen
preachers have been licensed. During the
war the church was used as a hospital.
Twice it was set on fire, but neither time
was much damage done. From the history
of the church the preacher pointed out that
two lessons could be learned, the lesson of
faith and a lesson Of gratitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
Mrs. Slack Wants Her Children.

Mrs. Mary K. Slack. wife of the late
William H. Slack, has begun habeas corpus
proceedings at Trenton, N. J., to compel
Col Lewis Perrine to surrender to her the
custody of her two children. Mary and
Catherine. An order has been granted
directing Col. Perrine to appear tomorrow
in court to show reason why he should not
give up the children, who are his n'eces.
1t is claimed that the children went to
Trenton year ago to visit Col. and Mrs.
Perrine, and they have since been detained.
and that Mrs. Slack has been refused the
return of her children or even an oppor-
tunity to see them The application fur
ther says that the pretense given for de-
tanning the children is that Mr.. Slack, by
will, gave the custody Of the children to
his lister, Mrs. Perrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
Question of Identity.

In Criminal Court No. Charles Miller, a
colored man, was convicted yesterday af-
ternoon Of breaking into the stable of one
John w. Miller. The defendant took the
stand. and denied that he had, under the
name of Charles Boss, served a term of
three years in the Albany penitentiary for
HOUSEKEEPING. Policeman Brenneman and
Attorney Fountain Peyton swore that, in
their opinion. Miller and Boss were the
same individuals. But, on the other hand,
Attorneys Shillington and Coomese who de-
Tended Boss, testified that they could not
swear that Miller was Boss. Bailiff James
Sprfngman swore that Boss was not Miller
Judge Cox postponed sentence until Miller's
counsel. Mr.. T. c. Taylor, could investigate
the matter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
THE NEGRo's PLACE IN HISTORY.

T. A. jones' Address Before the Young
Peoples Literary Union Last Evening.
There was a large and enthusiastic gath
ering of colored citizens at the Metropoli-
tan BAPTIST Church on r street last even
Ing at the opening Of the Young Peoples
Literary Union of that church. Mr.. Jas.
j. Payne. president of the union called
the meeting to order. Seated upon the
platform were DR.. l. V. Bryant of the
Walker Memorial Church, President PAYNE
Mr.. Thomas A. Jones, the orator of the
evening. and a number of others. After
the address of welcome by the president
Mr. Jones. who is well-known member
Of the local bar, delivered an address on
the subject, the place of the negro in the
history and development of the United
States. In the course Of his speech Mr..
Jones snid:
While we today condemn the south for
Its treatment of the negro, it must be adj
mitted that in the south and in the south
only does the negro find opportunity for
the cultivation and display of his noblest
powers Of enfranchised manhood.
The colleges And universities which rear
their classic crests heavenward with the
dove of knowledge and wisdom upon their
plnhacles, inviting the colcred American
WITHIN their portals, are but living monu-
ments in attestation of the fact that the
colored American is no longer enslayed and
led as a captive at the chariot wheels of
disappointed politicians in search of i'm
aslnary honors, but purposes by intelli-
gent, wise and judicious conduct to think
and act for himself in all matters pertain
ing to his success and advancement
1T needs no argument to prove that,
with the establishing of these educational
institutions in which the young men and
women of our race are taught the various
trades and professions, the south has been
redeemed, and that it has been instrument,
tal In fostering closer union between the
two races; recognizing the wisdom and
the great intelligence, which the colored
American has displayed today in the north
It joins in the declaration We have no
horth. ho'south. no east nor west; naught
but one common country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
They Were ,Deserters.

District Attorney Birney has nolle
pressed the charge of false pretenses
against Harry Kimble Balch and George
Lawrence Day, the alleged college students,
and they were turned over to the military
authorities to answer, it is said, charge
of desertion.
The young men, who claimed to be stu
dents at a New England college, were
charged with obtaining 500 from one Da-
vid Currier here on the 31st of last July
by inducing him, 1t is said, to cash a worth
less check. They were subsequently ar
rested in Baltimore and lodged in jail here
to await the action of the grand jury. 1t
transpired that the young men had enlisted
in the army, and had, it was claimed, de-
serted from the post at Newport, R. I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
They Were Rescued.

Fire was discovered about o'clock thi:
morning in the basement of tailor's supply
house at S04 E street northwest, of which
Freedman & Sworzy are the proprietors
An alarm of fire was turned in from box
100. and soon after the arrival Of the engines
Mrs. Lucinda Simms and her nephew,
Charles Hamilton. both colored. appeared or
the roof of the building in their night thes
and were rescued by the firemen. The
flames were soon extingushed, but not until
several hundred of dollars damage had
resulted. The building was the property OF
George w. Brown. The stock of Freedman
& Sworzy was injured somewhat by smoke
and water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
Brings Suit.

Attorney Leon Tobriner has filed for Chas
B. Rocoosip a suit against the Security In
surance Company of New Haven, Conn.,, to
recover the sum of 1900. The plaintiff
claims to have obtained a policy from the
company November ., 1894, and states that
on the 18th of last April an explosion in his
shop destroyed 1t and its contents, the loss
being estimated at s., ISL. the plaintiff and
his family escaping injury only through the
efforts of their neighbors.
Mr.. Rocoosin asserts that the insurance
company refuses to pay him the amount of
his policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-Mr. Fred
erick Warde in 1.-The Lions Mouth
Aliens Grand Opera House.-"The Heart
Of Maryland"
New National Theater.-Cam.lle D'Ar-
yille's Opera Company in Madeline, or the
Magic Kiss"
Academy Of Mus.c.-The Kimball Bur-
lesque Company in Hendrix Hudson, Jr. J"
Bijou Tbeater.-Kalbfield's Orpheum Stars.
sKernan's Lyceum Theater.-"The Vaude-
Vile Club"
Columbia Photograph Company, 919 Penn
gylvan.a avenue northwest.-Exh.bi t.on OF
the Graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Odd Fellows Hall, It'll between D and E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-10
Evangelistfc Meeting.

"a Search for JOY was Evangelist
Neighbours theme at the Gay Street Bap-
fist Church last night. A very large con-
gregation was present. He showed how
all were seekers after happiness, dividing
his subject into two parts-"Joy, Where
Sought and Joy, Where Found
Joy" said the speaker, lis commonly
sought among the flowers that grow in
earth's garden He then showed that
neither riches Eor earthly pleasure, nor
honor nor friends, could give man true
happiness Solomon was an example.
Joy" he said, lis to be found alone in
Christ"
The world destroys-Christ builds up.
He who trusts in the Savior shall soon
be where there Is no more sorrow, pain,
weeping or night-but joy eternal-full-
supreme.
Professions of the faith are being made
nightly. Last night four Were converted.
The revivals are getting more and more
interesting. A true awakening Is taking
place among the unconverted of the
church.