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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-10
Written for The Evening Star.
A NOTED OLD HOUSE.

One OF the Residences in GEORGETOWN
and Something About Its History.
There is house in Georgetown which
from its foundation had a foreign influence
about it, 1t is large, substantial though
unpretentious mansion, minus low win
dows, turrets end other accessories which
mark the modern dwelling. 1t stands at
the corner of Goth and streets. 1t was
planned by the owner a man of fine at
tainments, literary testes and a great lin
guist. He held office under the govern
ment, and not having a surplus Of the
"needful," was compelled to mortgage the
house. The money was loaned from the es-
tate of the celebrated Polish patriot, Gen.
Thaddeus kosciusko, by Col. George Bonn
ford, the owner at that time of beautiful
kalorama.
The owner did not live long to enjoy his
comfortable home, and his widow was COM
peeled 10 rent 1t in order to pay off the
mortgage The first foreign tenant was
Count Nor thclon, whose father was exiled
with Napoleon Bonaparte. His wife was
Victoria, daughter of Gen. Gratiot The
count was charming man and most
agreeable in all his business dealings with
her, whom he termed his 'amiable land
lady,
The minister from Mexico was the next
foreign tenant, but he died shortly after
taking the house.
Baron Gerolt lived eight years in the
AouSe' anu was 80 pieaSeu WIN IL that he
made a proposition to purchase it, The
Chevalier de Potestad of the Spanish lega-
ton, whose wife was the beautiful Miss
Chapman, granddaughter of the celebrated
Dr. Chapman Of Philadelphia, was a tenant
during the war. and when there was a
scare here On account of the southern
troops being near the capital promised to
hoist the Spanish flag Should the place be
invaded.
The house did not lack for distinguished
American tenants. r. Ba1nwell Rhett of
South Carolina, a noted secessionist, sue
ceeded Count Montholon, and purchased
from him his elegant Partisan furniture:
Mr.: Allen, an editor from St. Louis; Gov
Fulton, Senator from Arkansas: Col Chas
Ellet the great engineer; Mr. Worthing-
ton, gentleman of wealth, whose daugh-
ter married Col. William H. Philip, law
yer of note in Washington. and others.
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A TALL REUNION,

Thirty-Seven Feet and Four Inches of
Sons Visit Their Parents.
From the OIL City Derrick.
There was family reunion at Tionesta,
Pa, on Wednesday, that calls for more
than mere mention. 1t was a gathering
together of father mother and six sons
all Of the latter over twenty-one years of
age. This family group had not all been
together since the boys, some Of them
years ago. went out into the world to fight
their battles for themselves. Mr. and Mrs.
Harmon Coleman are the father and
mother, both hale and hearty, and the
sons names are ]. F., Henry, William,
]. E., S. w. and Frank. The main object
of this item is not so much to mention
the fact Of the happy reunion as to try
and picture to the reader the size of the
six long-separated sons, or rather their
respective and collective heights. Here are
the exact figures: j. F. is six feet five
IL ches; Henry, six feet two inches; Will
liam, six feet three inches; J. E., six feet
five inches; S. W., six feet three inches and
Frank, the short one of the stalwart fam
lily, an exact six feet. These measure
ments were all taken in stocking feet The
total height of the whole sextet is thirty
seven feet four inches. The father and
mother are only about the average height
of ordinary mortals. The boys are all we'll
TODD in the towns and cities where they
are located.
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ing the favorites The quarters of some
of the more noted local communicates have
been arranged as follows:

ing the favorites. The quarters of some
of the more noted local communicates have
been arranged as follows:
California of San Francisco, Parker;
Oakland of Oakland Cal, Bartol; Golden
Gate of San Francisco, Columbian; Wash
ington of Washington, D. c., Adams;. Co.
ley square, and Potomac, Brighams;
Huntington; St. Bernard of Chicago,
Copley square; Constantine Of Lincoln, ILL.,,
Victoria; Chsvalier Bayard and Montjoie
OF Chicago. Youngs; Raper of Indianap-
Oils Copley square; Louisville, Reynolds;
Maysville, KY, Brunswick; De Molay of
Louisville. United States; Maine of Gard
iner. Me-, Quincy; Portland. Victoria; ST.
Johns of Bangor, Santa Monica; Crusade
Of Baltimore, United States; Beauseant of
Baltim ore, Vendome; Detroit, Vendome; De
Molay of Grand Rapids, Vendome; ST.
Louis, Bellevue; Ascalon Of st. Louis, Vic
teria; Hugh De Payens of Jersey City,
FLEETWOOD: Palestine of New York, Quincy;
Monroe of Rochester, Norfolk; Clinton Of
Brooklyn, Langham: Apollo of Troy, Ran
dciph; Lake Erie of Buffalo, Brunswick;
Dewitt Clinton of Brooklyn, American;
Hugh De Payens of Buffalo, Langham;
York of New York, Maverick; Cincinnati,
Inc rndike; Reed of Dayton, Bartol; Chilli
Gothic, O.. Clarendon; Oriental of Cleve-
land. New Creighton; Calvary of Ports
mouth O., United States; Hanselman of
Cincinnati Reynolds; Pittsburg Quincy;
Philadelphia, Quincy; st. Johns of Phila-
oelphla, Nendome; Hugh DE PayenS of
Easton. United States; Reading Claren-
don; st. Alban of Philadelphia, Arlington;
Ianored of Pittsburg. Oxford; Cyrene of
Sioux Falls, Vendome; Richmond Craw-
ford; ST. Andrew of Richmond, Copley-
square; Cyrene Of Wheeling, American.
The Drill Arrangements.
On the morning of Wednesday, August
o. there will be a drill of different COM
on the Boston base ball grounds
10
will contest for the reward of merit in
that branch, which is presented at every
ccNclave. The little commandery," which
Is composed of boys from the Masonic
Widows and Orphans Home of Louis
vile, KY, will appear on that date and try
to put their elder fraters to blush by their
proficiency in mapeuvers and the hand
ling of the swords. These boys will be
under the leadership of Sir H. B.. Grant
the author of Grants Tactics. They are
said to be very skilled in the peculiar style
Of marching and maneuvers affected by
the knights Templar.
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music.
There is. however. a sounding board at
the Capitol of which few people are aware
it is the great expanse of asphalt on
which the band is located. Professor Fan
ciuli considers that the concerts given at
the Capitol are heard to better advantage
because of the asphalt. the grass lawns Of
the White House grounds acting to deadcn
the sound, and, consequently. to detract
from the effect of the music. On the other
hand, the tramping sound that results
asphalt greatly disturbs the musicians and
the leader of the band would like to have
a reform brought about by the placing of
several rows Of chairs about the band stand
so that listeners might be accommodated
and at the same time the band would be
protected from the annoyance Of the tramp
ing sound near them.
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No one can attend these concerts with
out being impressed with the peculiar
beauty and even grandeur of the scene
AS the sun goes behind the great dome
the first strain of the program to be rem
dered is heard. The steps of the build
ing are appropriated the grand stand
by the audience and others who prefer a
seat at lower level lounge comfortably
on the grassy lawns while a large con-
tingent of the assembly prefer promenad-
ing on the smooth asphalt. An classes
are there-the nurse maid wheels the con-
tented babies to a choice place for the
enjoyment of the musical treat, and the
dudes of both sexes keep step to the
rhythm of the music and are the chief OBJ
jects to be observed In the crowds.
Ladies and gentlemen who are seen at our
most fashionable gatherings consider it q
privilege to secure place on the Capitol
steps, where they may listen to the selec-
tons rendered by the band. Here and there
is a man who has stopped on his way home
from work to take in the music, and all
kinds and classes sit side by side or jostle
each other in the crowd.
The weekly gatherings at the Capitol
during the hot months Of the year are par
TALLY responsible for the turning of the
park into a popular promenade at all times
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A STREET SCENE.
Cruelty Finds Ready Rebuke in n
Kindly Act.

SAuSAsy AhuS u Ready AeDuke
Kindly Act.
1t was up by the Treasury building lust
as the departments were closing that a
Star writer saw this. On the corner stood
stylish looking elderly lady, clad in white
and silver gray, Immediately dainty in
appearance. and lady from the top of her
gray-croWned head to the: toe Of her neat
fitting boots. Just as she raised her hand
to hail car, poor, frightened dog came
yelping and bowling down the street. with
tin can tied to Its tail, and almost over
turned her in its blind frenzy. Away went
her bundles and books and umbrella as she
grasped at the trembling. brute, with an
exclamation of pity on her lips.
II ned from ner and ran spang between
the legs of a white-serge-clad young man
who was crossing the street, and nearly
upset him as the string to the tin can lap
ped itself around his dudishly attired
Of asan ne could do eaeh the ag
that awful thing off," cried the woman,
and the young man obediently whistled to
the caLine, which came at once and
feet.
The two, the stylish woman ard the sum-
mer man, bent over the brute, and while
the man held the dogs head the woman
gloved hands. 1t was tied so tight that it
cut the skin, and the dog howled with
every twist at it,
Give me your knife" said the woman.
The man pulled it from his pocket and
opened it with his teeth and one hand.
Then the woman took it and cut the hor-
rid string, and the dog was freed. She
handed the knife back with a bow and
pleasant THANK you" made her way
through the crowd that had gathered, and
boarded 14th street car; the man lifted
his hat and went slowly On his way with
trembling, whining hound crawling and
creeping along behind him, a look of I'M
bounded gratitude on It's half-starved face;
the crowd melted away, and the episode
closed-down here, perhaps, but somewhere
in the book that the angel keeps two peo-
pie have each pearl white day and deed
set down to their credit.
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name was Mollie. and she says she wants
er nice hot sausage an err cup er coffee
Cull says he wants a cold sausage an err
bottle of beer. Der mug wants to git dat
order straight, so he says: 'Jist say that
agn.' So Gull says: Der hot to Mollie and
der cold to Gully, seer Well, he goes away
saying to hisself: Hot ter Mollie, cold ter
Gully so at he'll git 1t right. When he
comes back with it he says: Here's yer
hot ter Mollie.'
Sure? Aw, go on"
Oats right; so ever siLce dat time they
calls 'em hot ter mollies"
Say" said Snag, I'D like ter jist carve
my initials into one O. dem hot ter mollies
right now-talkin' about eatin' allus makes
me hungry" And the pair disappeared
around the corner in search of something
to eat.
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the Capitol and the
w hi te H o u 8 Q
grounds to the great
advantage of the
music rendered by the
band. He believes
t h a t a sounding
board could be con-
structed at little ex-
pense, SO arranged
that 1t could be readi-
ly put together and
removed again after
the concert. An open
air concert is not de-
sirable from the
standpoint of the
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THE HOT TAMALE.
Mickey Explains How the Strange
Name Originated.

Name Originated.
From the New York World.
sophical mind and broken tooth. 1t was
this busted toot," as he called 1t, that
gave him this pretty little pet name of
"Snag."
They were standing on corner one day
when a hot-tamale man passed. II won
der" said Snag, whatever made 'em call
dem tings tomales?" Don't you know?'
asked Micky. Nav! nor you don't
needer" Eyes, 1 does. and I'll tell yer If
yer wants ter know. Dye know Gully
FLYNN "Yep"' well, Gully was er goin'
Up der Bowery one night wild his gal and
price. so he gets gay and says come on
and drags her inter a restaurant and sits
her down ter table. Up comes der waiter
and says: What d'youse want? Der gals
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While the columns
back a slight echo, 1t
is not sufficient to
seriously interfere
with the good effect
of the music, and Ii
Professor Fanciulli
could be provided
with a sounding
board for his band
stand. and could be
separated from the
moving crowd by
having an audience
seated around him.
he would be happy in
the thought that the
character of his en-
tertainmentS would
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ouFilS tue even HSS
of summer. Just on
the crest Of the hill
there is always a
b r e re wandering
about to the great
satisfaction of those
who are seeking a
cool location. The
Capitol is approached
by the larger portion
Of the people who
seek it in their even
ing promenade by
way Of East Capitol
street. which has be-
come the most popu-
lar boulevard for the
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local military COM
panies that have
been honored by hav-
ing music composed
for and dedica ted to
them We're remem-
bered by having
their favorite COM
positions p l a y e d.
With music so prone
10 cause people to
keep step it was no
wonder that the
members of the band
were annoyed by
the tramp of many
feet on the broad
asphalt plaza before
the Capjfo1
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@rtnfers' Jna, d8e fffffe seeoos.
masfer Of aooerftsins,, saps:
il is efatmeo for t6e eaoasefnston
Star, ane proBa8fp fruf8fufRp
Claimed. t8af no offer newspapers
in f8e country goes into SO farss
a percentage Of off f8e 8ousef
teifein a RADIUS Of ftpenfp mites
from f8e office Of publication.
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of the Capitol give

be improved. But the concerts. under pres
ent conditions are well worthy the attend
ar ce of every one who enjoys music, as
they are maintained at a high point of ex-
cellence at all times.
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Thirty-Seven Feet and Four Inches of
Sons Visit Their Parents.
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Corporal G. J. Harris. Corporal H. r.
Sisson. Private l.. C. Stewart and Private
F. o. Grayson Of company A, third bat
TALON will appear before the brigade board
OF examination at its next meeting to quail
ify, if possible. as candidates for second
lieutenants.
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monials which have been arranged with more
zeal than discretion for his entertainment. The
second race was apparently provided Tor the
special benefit OF the royal party. for II was won
10y the Prince OF Wales's courtier by snort
head. after an exciting finish with -FOUR "ther
runners close behind There WAS tremendous
cheering when the winning number was put up.
and this was followed. when the Prince Of Wales
showcd himself by a democratic cry Of Good
Old Teddy" Whether the Shahzada. who Is COM
Melting his education as prince by studying
English manners. understood that the race was
really won on its merits and was not prear-
ranged compliment TO royalty may be regarded
as at least doubtful
The Caterham Plate was not the Derby with
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onettes victorias cabs, carts, omnibuses. brakes,
gigs. four-wheelers vans and four-in-hands was
already in motion, although we had made an early
start 1t was a holiday crowd, we'll provisioned
and in high spirits, and bent upon having full
days outing
4 drive from London to EPSON takes much OF
the conceit out Of an American. II reveals the
superiority of English roads. whether in town or
country Driving is comfortable in the streets OF
London because the pavements are well laid ana
in perfect repair. Joltng there is none. Inc
curbing is broad but not more than third as
high above the roadbed as in American streets
an Improvement that facilitates walking ana
renders the roadways more slightly. The streets
are cleaned every day, indeed, almost every
hour. and they are sprinkled constantly. 50 that
the dust is laid The country roads are as nara
and smooth as stone floors. and are never allowed
10 fan out of repair The roads were sprinkled on
Derby Day all the way to EPSON. and dust there
was none Ordinarily there is footpath by the
roadside and that too is tidy and orderly. Among
the English roadmaking is almost fine art
Their streets and roads perfect as the hand OF
man can make them.
In the fresh May morning the country IN the
direction Of Maiden and Ewell was lovely all the
way There were broad sweeps Of meadow hght-
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- I'M with buttcrcups and broom. Icdgerows
were In full blossom and rhododcndrons were AT
their best There was one glory Of the hawthorn
and another glory Of yellow laburnum oaks
beechcs elms walnuts and larches succeeded one
another in artistic grouping ana long mes OF
poplars. not shrivelled and unkempt as In Amei-
ca but shapely and healthy offered fine contrast
ing effects. An English roadway Is beautiiied Tor
the benefit OF those who walk ard drive through
n Nothing unsightly is allowed to dsfgure 1t,
and the RAILWAYS are not suffered to interfere with
II. all crossings being above or below the grade
rrees have been planted and grouped for the
adornment of the roadway, and hedges and Ivy
covered walls are its picturesque barriers Along
the highway are stately mansions surrounded
with noble trees. old-fashioned farmhouses with
quaint chimney pots. and matched cottages with
flowers in the windows and tidy gardens in front
OF them. At frequent intervals there are country
taverns with Characteristic English names. like
Robin Hood and Wheat Sheaf Inn; here and there
q stone church covered with ivy is seen; and in
quaint villages like Maiden there is the old-tme
blacksmith shop at the crossroads. At one point
there is a cutoff through private ground, with
s.xpcnce tip for the roadkeeper and ample com
pensa,ion for ii further on when acres Of rhodo-
dendrons are seen in radiant glory.
eouipages have multiplied until there is continu-
ous procession. There are coaches and four-ln-
hands from the London hotels. clubs and great
houses well horscd and splendidly appointed, and
crowded with passengers Many OF the city omni-
huses are on the road with all seats outside and
inside occupied. Wagonettes and four-wheelers
are carving wealth and fashion to the Derby at
a Spanking gait. and clumsy furniture vans are
giving the less-favored a lift without cushions or
STYLE There 10 every pattern of cart, gig, four
wheeler and brake. and all sorts and conditions
81 people are represented in this motley assem-
blage At the roadside inns there are relays of
horses for the largest vehicles and there is refresh
mont for man and beast. Horns blown. laugh
Ter rings out from coach and donkey cart, and
MANY of the scenes once depicted by Cruikshanks
and I.eech are re-enacted. Everybody is out for
the best holiday outing OF the year. and qups and
foxes are cracking the procession moves on
Long before Ewell is reached there Is a continuous
h,ock of vehicles with an occasional upset. Our
own cabbv's wrath was excited by an accident III
front Of him when a village cart was overturned
nv a four-ln-hand. a woman inside being saved
from a bad fall only through the self-possession
of her companion, who caught her up in his arms
and landed her unframed.
II Is ~ o'clock when the edge Of the Downs has
been passed The incoming crowds by the rail-
WAYS are swarming by the roadside. and the en-
frances to the racecourse damned with specta-
tors Early as is the crowd the Aunt Sallies and
Jim Crows were there many hours before. having
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made the Journey in their houses-on-wheeis. Inc
Derby is democratic. and popular sidesho"s Vi
every kind are allowed within and without the IN
closure The fat woman and the living skeleton
are again in partnership, and are driving a Disk
trade Fortune tellers playing their cards
The merry-go-rounds are wh!rng Wandering
musicians with blackened faces are carollinS
among the carriages. Cocoanut "shies' ana rii1e-
galleries invite amateur craftsmanship. The SAL
walton Army is encamped with full band ana
holding an energetic mission. Vendors OF umDrei-
las. flowers fruit. sandwiches. lemonade peer
and even water are admitted to all portions OF
the ground and the air is filled with their outcries
Louder still are the shrl calls Of the bookmaKers
who are working up the chances of one favorte
after another Racing is the same the world over
ar.1 there is little originality or ingenuity In the
sldeshows and accessories. What really distin-
gushes the Derby from every other great race Is
the yastness and representative character Oh the
assemblage Of spectators.
Within the Enclosure is encampmeht OF
tents and sheltered hooks on the hi where the
highly-privilcged sightseers are lunchins ana
drinking champagne: and beyond the series OF
towering grandstands there are less expensive
quarters for picnic parties Luncheon is eaten
nv thousands on the grass in the most nelgh-
borly democratic way. Hampers are unpacked'
corks pop and fizz. and joity prevails. People
VIII, have never met before find themselves In
touch with one another, lend one another CORK