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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
MIR. BOUTELLE's EXPERIENCE
With the Oflcia1fsm of the Supervis-
es4--- ing Architects Office.

7s4-- ing Architects Office.
Washington Corr. of the Philadelphia Press
Representative Boutelle of Maine has had
an annoying and at the same time amusing
experience. with the red tapeism of the
treasury Department Some years ago he
secured an appropriation of $4,000 for a
pest Office building at Houlton, Me- Bids
We're asked for, but they were all in excess
of the amount appropriated. Mr.. Boutelle
then secured an additional appropriation of
$4,000 and bids were again called for.
Much to- the surprise of everyone a bid
came in for $4,000 and the contract was
let. The building is now about completed,
and, after sundry extras have been met,
there remains a balance of some $4,000 to
the credit of the building.
It has just been discovered that the build
ing has been fitted throughout with gas
pipe, but no arrangement has been made
for electric lighting. With a balance of
several thousand dollars to it's credit, Mr.
Boutelie thought there would be no diff
Guilty in having electric wires put in, es-
pecaly as there is no gas in Houlton. He
FcaAed upon the supervising architect and
stated the case, but was surprised wheII
This department has nothing to do with
electric lighting. The specifications call for
gas and gas it will have to be"
But, my dear SIR demonstrated MIR.
Bangor 200 miles away
Il can't help that" replied the supervis-
ing architect 1.-The law says we must
make plans; for lighting public buildings
with gas. No one has authority to change
the order except the chief clerk of the de-
partment."
1t seemed preposterous that the chief
clerk of the Treasury Department, Logan
Carlisle, the political boss of that depart
ment, should decide a question that related
purely to architectural matters; neverthe-
less Mr.. BouteIle wrote to the chief clerk.
AS might be expected from partisan Off
cial to a member Of the opposite party lit
tie courtesy was shown to the Congressman
and the request for electric wires was re-
fused
AS there is no gas in the city, this fine
new government building has to be lighted
with kerosene lamps and talow dip can
dies, because a little technicality prevents
the supervising architect from changing the
specifications from gas to electric light.
The city itself boasts of two electric light
plants The public streets are a blaze OF
light, as are all the business houses, but
the post office building is left in semi-daTk-
ness, the only light coming from lll-smeh-
ing oil lamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
o,,,.. hut Effective Hold Up.

At Livingston, Ala. last night two mask
ed robbers boarded the south-bound ex-
press train No. on the Alabama Great
southern road. which left Birmingham at
800 p.m., and robbed the express car OF its
yaluables. The scene of the robbery is 40
miles south of Birmingham and details are
meager 1t seems that the robbers, dis
guised as passengers, after boarding the
train, waited until it was again in motion
and then, going out on the platform, they
nut on their masks and entered the ex-
nress car and at the point of pistols COM
pelIed the messenger to give UP the con-
tents of his safe, which is thought to have
contained several thousand dollars. The
robbery was committed very quietly and
when it was completed the robbers backed
out of the car with their pistols still on
the express messenger and baggagemaster.
who occupied the same car, and pulling the
bell cord. got of when the train slowed up
and took to the woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
ON STEEL RUNNERS
Skaters Have a Fine Time This Cold
Snap.
THE SMALL BOY And His BROTHER
Also His Sister and His Aunt Were
Out.
HE CLIN GIN G. G I RI

This was a great day on the river front
with the small boys who had skates. and
even for those who had no skates, but could
slide. The ice has been growing thicker
and thicker since the cold weather set IN,
and the light fall of snow Sunday night
put slick surface over the parts which
had become corrugated by thawing. Conse-
quently when the boys reached the river
front this morning, and they got there very
early. they found an ideal condition await
ing Them The weather was moderate.
there wassno wind to speak of and the
skating was perfect.
Not only did the small boy and his big
brother enjoy themselves. however. for it
was not long before their elders became
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
VILLA Filed.

The following wills were filed today: That
of Mary Ellen Shaw, dated April 26, 1883,
making her daughter, Anna Virginia Shaw,
executrix, and giving her the balance of a
life insurance policy after the payment of
the deceased's debts. The residue of the
property is divided between this daughter
and Antoinette and Susan P. Shaw, two
other daughters. That of Ann Franklin
Washington, dated November ), 1894. MAX
ing Thomas Francis executor. and making
Emily Young. friend. principal bene-
ficiary. That of Daniel Joseph Sexton, maxi
ing his widow, Anna M. Sexton, sole bene-
ficiary, execGtrix and guardian of their
son. And the sealed will of the late VIM
G. Martin, which was not opened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

III IS reHtradoie COW yVuT UP aoFOau ms lui-
proved you"
"It is the use OF the Carlsbad Waters That has
improved me. more than my trip abroad. have
gained in flesh and strength since 1 used them.
Many persons them for reducing flesh, because
the waters remove all unhealthy Tissues and
superabun1ance of fit, but they also build up
firm and solid flesh. which Is sign of perfect
health. also use the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt early
in the morning with glass full Of water. 1t IN
creases the laxative action of the same. IL you
ever suffer from chronic catacrh Of the stomach,
biiOCsness, soC. or rheumatism. 1 advise you to
use then. Every druggist las them" The genu-
fne have the signature Of ''EiSNER MENDEL-
son CO.. sole Agents. Neg York, every bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
mittee, to introduce these measures to the

mittee, to introduce these measures to the
legislature.
John Claflin Endorsed this proposition to
intrust the reform measures to Senator
Lexow by moving the acceptance of the re-
port, which vas unanimously adopted.
Chairman Lexow himself declared that
there was not particle of evidence OBJ
tainable to show that Byrnes was guilty OF
corruption, although the city was scraped,
as with fine-tooth comb. The superin-
tendent was questioned like others on all
the lines on which either Golf or the sena-
ter had information. Senator Lexow de-
clares that if Parkhurst has yet any evil
dence against Byrnes he should have Offer
ed it to the committee during its session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

of It's being a holiday brought more adults
to the ice. and the presence of men lent a
feeling of greater security to the timld
ones.
A number of young people from Anacos-
tia held an informal carnival on the ice,
In which their friends from the city par
ticipated lively polo game was also
made up, and delightful afternoon sport
While the Potomac is frozen from the
Long bridge up. 1t Is still open In the
washington channel and from Alexandria
down. There is ice in some of the bays
and wide reaches of the river, but the
channel is sufficiently free to permit unim-
peded navigation between Washington and
Norfolk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

times happened that the middle-aged man
would go down, to the manifeSt delight of
the crowd. who seemed to get more fun out
of his misfortune than anything else. The
small boys would dance around and deliver
that irritating kind of laughter which the
small boy knows so we'll how to do. and
which is SO annoying to the person who is
being made the butt of their sport.
Two Kinds of Girls.
Then there was the young girl who is
just learning to skate, and who was ac-
companed on the ice by the tender and
attentive young man who is 50 solicitous
Of her welfare that he never let's go of her
for a moment. 1t was nice to watch these
couples, the girl with her little goo-goos of
terror for fear she is going to fall. and the
solicitude of her escort, who with the
Precipitation breaking out on his face, tries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

The city building, one of the finest struc-
lures in Biddeford, Me-, was destroyed by
fire Sunday morning, entailing total
loss of more than 100000. James Elliott,
a fireman, was nearly frozen to death, and
one OF the prisoners In the police station,
which was in the building, was uncon-
scious when discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
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Can't. Dreyfu., Appeal Rejected.

The appeal Of Capt. Dreyfus. sentenced
to be deported for life and to be Inferred
in a fortress. after having been convicted
of treason in disclosing important military
documents to the representative of for
eign nation, was heard by the military
council of revision In Paris yesterday and
was unanimously rejected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01


to keep his own uncertain footing and as
sumo as much protection as che can over
his fair charge. In vivid contrast to this
couple was the girl who knows how TO
skate and is proud of it, and With Se:sae
muscular young fellow Skins the river
with graceful swing and steady stride, to
the unutterable envy of all beginners.
Going Through.
Occasionally some venturesome skater
broke through the ice and was rescued,
glad to escape with nothing more serious
than an icy ducking. There was an anus
ing incident when a fat man. weighing
probably 800 pounds. broke through the
ice in shallow water. Attracted by his
loud calls for help crowd collected and
some one finally brought plank The fat
man.. after number of efforts. managed
to crawl out on the plank, but the sight Of
the 3OO-pound man trying to balance him
self on the six-inch plank was so ludicrous
that every one had to laugh. When he at
last reached safe footing on firm ice and
realized that he was the subject of the
crowds mrth he asked, with an injured
air, what they were laughing at. He could
not see anything funny in it at ALL
River Sl<ntSrs.
The river was lined with skaters today
for miles above the Aqueduct bridge. The
ice is smooth and clear there, and but for
the danger resulting from numerous air
holes, caused by the action of the rapid
current underneath, the skating would he
perfect. number of parties skated up to
Cabin John bridge during the day and home
again In the afternoon, or returned by the
electric cars If they were too tired for fur
their exercise.
The Eastern branch was in good condi-
ton for ice sports, and Capitol Hill was
well represented during the day. The fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
FOR
THE HEART.
Caroline n nzIR4 IL, OF Tu THE ~

prominent medical practitioner recently said
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cars.
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df the OF, and one of the famous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

GOOD LOOKS DEPEND UPON THE HEALTHY
condition Of the vital organs. The face Is the
thermometer of the sufferer from Kidney Liver
Complaints. DIR. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
cures these and restores good looks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

perfectly and permanently, by DR.. Sagets
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

fight, for something would have to give
way, and as a rule 1t was not the polo
player who yielded. 1t was favorite pas
time to knock the ball into a crowd of girls
fluttering timidly on the ice, and then the
boys would r9sh in and indulge in a mad
scramble for the ball to the terror and dis
may of the girls, and with an accompani-
ment of feminine shrieks.
The Champion Skater.
OF course, the middle-aged man who was
the champion skater Of his township In his
youth was on hand giving points to the
youngsters on how to cut a figure eight
and do other wonderful feats. 1t some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
Ex.auditor Coulter Dead.

Thomas Benton Coulter, sixth auditor
of the United States treasury during Presi-
dent Harrison's administration, is dead at
Unionport Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01
GEO

... DIFFERENT TINES
bring Different methods. The big, bulky
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than anything you can take That's be-
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They have peculiar strengthening or tonic
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prevent, relieve, and put an end to Bilious
ness, Constipation, Janndice, Dizziness, Sour
Stomach, Sick or Bilious Headaches, lmli-
gestion, and every like disorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-01

The sturdy youths with polo sticks were
very much in evidence. and numerous
games of Skinny on your own side were
in progress simultaneously on the glittering
surface of the tidal basin. With clang Of
skates and wild Indian whoops they sped
across the Ice field and woe betide the luck
less person who stood in the way of their
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-12
Wha1 Some Home PIarers sar.

Wilmington people who saw yesters
days game at Dover say that it was a
clesn-cut Rockford Victory. In the
ninth inning higgins managed to. reach
FIRST and second by fast running But
at third he was dead easy" for TON"
Hinkle to throw out Tom grinned a
regular Bancroft Banks smile as he
drove the ball down to third.
But instead Of falling into the third
basemans outstretched hands, It struck
Jackson. Of Dover, who had deliberately
thrown himself across the line and thus
stopped the play Because Burris was
too. partial to put Higgins back to second.
the Wilmington players came home.
Before getting bis base, Higgins had
not attempted to strike at bail although
two delivered by Pitcher Kenney had
"split the plate" Burris shouted
BALL" aud Kenney wanted to quit. he
said there was actually no use to attempt
20 pitch against Burris's Partially. The
manager persuaded him to continue.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-12

LONDON, Sept 12.-Tho Times. I'm
speaking of the protest decision, says: IL
was thought the judgment might go
against Vallyrio III. but II was not an
ticipatcd that the committee would do
more than order RESALE That issue most
Of us here would have desired, and it
would also have met the wishes Of our
sportsmanlike kindred IN America. II is,
however, not quite clear whether the com
mittee has power 60 order the race re-
sailed"
The Standard says: "The judgment Of
the committee will be accepted without
dcmur. They must be credited with SIN
gle hearted desire TO decide the question
upon it's merits. A review OF the evidence
by public opinion would be futile and un.
civil. The laws Of sport are inoxorable
Tho Post comments: Whatever Eng
fish feelings may be, there is nothing TO
be done but 60 accept the verdict. 10 Is
possible that Mr.. Iselin will offer TO resail
the race but It is not certain that Lord
Dunrayen would accept the offer II made.
At the same time it would be both grace
full and a sportsmanlike course for the
American 20 pursue. The misfortune at
tending the two first races cannot but pref
udice the sport of international yacht rae
ing. IL may be taken for granted that
this Is the last contest which will be sailed
In New York waters Il is gratifying TO
see that the better informed section of the
American press takes the opportunity to
point out the general regret that the acct
dent should have happened.
A writer in The Daily News says: ITO
have given the race to America seems
rather sharp practice. Surely no race
would better have met the justice Of tho
case It may be the vigor of the racing
law but il is hardly sport. The severe
award Of the committee Is poor reciproci-
ty for the generous treatment Of the Cor
nell crew at Henley"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-12

Advices Just received at thu Northern
Pacific offices from Mr.. w p Howe, in
charge OF the lunch station at the Upper
Geyser Basin, state that the geysers are
playing better than ever. They are much
liner than last year. The Giant. one Of the
finest in the Park. plays 60 a height OF
about $50 feet Lust year its eruptio1s
took place once in about i've days and
continued for 80 minutes. This year II is
playing more frequently. Mr. Howe is
regularly noting the temperature Of the
Giantess, another Of the large geysers.
It is also playing frequently and its tenn.
peratute at time OF playing ranges from
1913 to 19o degrees Fahrenheit For six
cents sent TO Charles 5. Fee, general
passenger agent Northern Pacific rail.
road. st. Paul, MINI, you will receive a
fine tourist book thatc0ntains
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-12

saw thc.start. Had been asked to testify,
my evidence would have boon against
Nalkyricn
Mr. Isolin said Il do not know why
should do anything like this II would
not be sportsmnnlike for me TO give up
any advantage which had been officially
awarded me under such state OF circum-
stances. / viii not say a thing for publ
cation do not believe that the press has
any right TO notice this sort of politics
will not say anything to You to print"
The Yachts Measured Again.
Defender and vallxyrie were both dry
dockcd yesterday In the Erie basin for an
other scrub and were floatcd again before
dark. Tho Defender also placed ono of
her spare topmasts in position TO take the
place of the one that was sprung Tuesday
A surprise camo to the people who were
waiting about the docks when Mr. John
Hyslop, the official mcasurer of the New
York Yacht club entered the Boston
dookyard, in which the drydoclxs are stu
ated, with his famous black handbag in
tow. Their establishment increased when
they saw the celebrated official rcmOve his
steel tape from the aforesaid bag and turn
TO measure the yachts for the third time
It was dark when he began his work, but
lights were brought to bear on the objects
Of his labors, and the old gentleman
proceeded with his business in his usual
cool and effective manner. II was Mr.
Hyslop's first attempt TO measure boats by
artificial light, but he did not appear at
all embarrassed by the novelty Of the oc-
casiOn.
II was said that Lord Dunraven had
asked for one more measurement in the
hope that by dint OF extraordinarily severe
stripping Nalkyrie's water line could yet
be reduced so that the 80 seconds time al
lowance she gives Defender could be wiped
out 10 was certain that the English yacht
was bare Of everything that could be re-
moved under the rules, but tho same
thing can be said Of Defender.
On board the City Of Bridgeport, Val
kyrio's tender, were Rear Commodore Ar
thur Glonnie. Designer Watson and Sail
maker Ratsey. These gentlemen had no
opinion TO express on the regatta commit
tees decision, nor would either say that
Lord Dunraven had made up his mind to
give it up and 60 home without another
race. In "A word, they refused to say any
thing until they heard from his lordship
who was dining somewhere in this city
Captain Hank Haff on the Defender,
expressed his opinion that Mr.. Iselin had
no power TO call Tuesdays race OF even
If ne felt so inclined. The captain thought
that the multiplying Of the event lay entire
" with the Americas cup committees.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-12

The Inter Ocean, Of Chicago, says
Fitzsimmons has declared that he will
refuse to meet Champion Corbstt in
Dallas unless he is "let in" on certain
concessions on which, he believes, large
sum Of money will be realized It is
said that he accuses Brady. Corbett, Joe
Vendig and Stuart, of Dallas. with
gobbing up everything in sight, from the
lemonade stand to the kaleidoscope. with
which It is intended to reproduce the
fight throughout the country.
The proposed fight between Corbstt
and FitzsimmoDs is making another row
between the railroads interested In the
business One road is said 60 have
bought up a large number of tickets Of
admission to the right and is using them
aa a lever to draw the business between
Sc. Lsuis and Dallas. Others say II these
tactics are not stopped they will simply
buy all the tickets they can get and
make admission to the fight practically
free
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-09-12

ninth inning Higgins made base hit
got second on pass ball and stole third
and With no men out would have un.
donbtedly scored had It not been for the
disturbance caused by Hinkle. The score
Rockford.............l 90 i-3
Dover. U 0 90 O k
Earned runs-Dover. ]. Two base hits
Calhoun. 2 Neigand, !; jackson. j; Stidham,
1. Double plays eakeyne TO Higgins 10 w
Richardson; Calhoun to Nc Daanell. Base on
Jalls-Oh kenney, 2; of Schultz. 3. Struck
out-By kenney. 4. Schultz, 3. Time Of
game 90. Umpire-BurriH.
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