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Evening star., 1896-02-12
SHE WAS CURIOUS.
So Her Escort Promptly Called Out
the Engines.

So Her Escort Promptly Called Out
the Engines.
The city firemel had not recovered from
their exhausting efforts at the big fire on
Water street yesterday when they were
summoned at 10 o'clock last evening to
respond to an alarm from box 124, corner
of 7th street and Louisiana avenue north
west.
The department responded promptly, but
upon reaching the place no fire could be
found. An. investigation developed that
while few moments before a young wo-
man and her escort were walking in the
vicinity tho former expressed a desire to
see how quickly the department could
ment's hesitation the young man walked
over to the box and pulled it.
The result seemed to satisfy the curiosity
of the couple, for though several engines
and truck were driven down the avenue
in the course of a couple of minutes, the
former walked Off A tremendous crowd
assembled in an Incredibly short time and
as soon as 1t was discovered that the affair
was hoax the policeman on duty at the
corner OF Ith and Pennsylvania avenue set
to work to ascertain who was the guilty
party.
A young man was pointed out to him as
sons positively identified him as the guilty
one, others who were present during the
whole affair were equally positive that a
mistake had been made, and that 1t was
another person who had turned in the
alarm. The policeman decided that under
these circumstances he could not hold the
young man in custody and released him.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
AMONG THE ToILERs.
Action Taken Respecting the Dea
of Mr. e. j. Re0.

Action Taken Respecting the Death
of Mr. e. j. Rea.
The death Of Mr.. e. ]. Rea, prominent
member Of the Federation of Labor, which
was announced in The Star of last even
Ing, cast gloom over that body, and their
n Getting last night was mainly devoted to
listening to eulogies On their deceased col
league.
There We're forty-four organizations rep
resented. President James F. McHugh
presided. After the admission of dele
gates from the Painters and Steamfitters'
assemblies to fill vacancies, President Nc
Hugh announced the sudden death of Mr..
Rca. A minute bearing testimony to the
character of the deceased was adopted.
A committee of five was appointed to at
tend Mr.. Rea's funeral and provide a suit
able floral offering, and a committee of
three to prepare suitable resolutions, to be
engrossed and framed and hung in the
meeting room of the Federation.
Mr. r. M. Blake called attention to the
fact that he mad. during the day, called on
the subcommittee of the Senate District
committee in reference to the bill providing
that District work be done by days work
ana tnat he made an argument before the
members, which was listened to attentive
~, and he believed. as result, a favorable
report Will be made on the bill.
communication was received from a
=, ,eAihehe saloon keeper, complaining that
MS name had appeared on what Is STYLED an
urfalr list issued by Gambrinus Assembly
ana ne asked that some action be taken To
correct the error. The debate which fol-
lowed disclosed that of the 800 or more
names on the list there were a great many
that do not, according to the rules of the
Federation, belong there while there are
many others who, under the same rule
should be there that are not.
The contract committee announced that
the new contract prepared for future use
as between the Federation and those en-
picy1ng union labor exclusively in building
mas been amended so that hereafter the
trades interested will be specifically stated
!he executive board and officers of Dis
trict Assembly, No. 66, X. of L., held a
s!eclal meeting last evening to take suit
abie action In reference to the death of Mr.
Rea, a member of the board.
RESOLUTIONS were passed deploring the
death, and providing that the officers and
members Of the board attend the funeral
IN body, and that they present a suitable
floral Offering
Inc attendance at the meeting last night
OF the building Trades Council was much
larger than has been the case for some
time past. President William Silver pre-
sioed. Delegates were admitted from the
Steamfitters' and Bridge and Structural
iron workers, two organizations which
nave not heretofore been represented in
the council. An attempt was made to re-
open the question of the action of the
council OF week previous, when the beer
boycott was lifted so far as the council
was able to do so. but was voted down.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
RObberies RenOrfed.

Jonn r Williams of 1905 Rhode Island
sNenue reports to the police. the theft of a
boys overcoat and derby hat from his
house several days ago.
A lot of Brussels carpet belonging to Mrs.
NJ j. Collect of sos 11th street was stolen
some time in December from the stabla in
rear of her house
Jonn simpson, 4I3 II street northwest
reports the theft of a ring from his house
about ten days ago.
tachard Baker complains to the police
tnat race saddle and bride were stolen
last night from his stable at Ivy City race
track.
Francis l.. Reichert of 46O C street north
west reports the loss by theft of a pair of
shoes from his shoe shop last night
Joseph w Hall of 20o3 9th street COM
plains that five pairs of shoes were stolen
from his house last night
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Bicycles Stolen,

Complaint was made to the police today
of the theft of two bicycles. One of the
wheels, belonging to Harry Jones, was
stolen from in front of dry goods store,
where the owner had left it when he went
In to make a purchase. He locked the
wheel. and it is thought that the thief
broke the lock and rode off on the wheel.
Ihe other bicycle belonged 20 the Eclipse
agency, and was taken from in front of Inc
Columbia Law School
Evening star., 1896-02-12
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-Rhea in
Nell Gwynne.''
Aliens Grand Opera House-Robert Hill
lard In Lost "a Hours"
New National Theater.-Sol Smith Russell
in IAN Everyday Man" and "Mr. Valen-
tines Christmas
Academy of Music.-'Bonnie Scotland"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Miaco's City
Club Company.
Columbia Phonograph Company. 919
Pennsylvania avenue northwest--Exhibi-
ton OF the graphcphone and kinetcscope-
Convention Hall, 9TH and l. streets north
West--Ice Palace.
Metzerctt Music Hall.-Harp Recital l,y
Miss Anita CiuSS-
Carroll Institute Hall. 10th street between
New York avenue and K street northwest
Miss Lon Tretier's annual soiree.
Church of Our Father, 18th and L streets
northwest.-"Ben Hur," reading by DR..
Rogers
Evening star., 1896-02-12
The Golden Cross.

At the last meeting of Columbia Com
mandery. United Order Of the Golden Cross.
Noble Commander DR.. w. E. Bradley pre-
sided. The degrees were conferred on one
lady candidate. The bookcase for the Ii
brary is finished and in position, and Miss
Emma L. Bishop was appointed librarian.
A vote of thanks was rendered to Knights
E. r. Lewis, e. J. Hopkins and w. f. Tai
ley for meritorious services. Deputy Grand
Commander f. Q. Gunson, assisted by Past
Noble Commanders Mrs. Anna A. Harvey
and E. J. Hopkins, Installed w. E. Taliey
as worthy prelate. Under the good of the
order interesting remarks were made by
E. J. Hopkins, E. Q. Gunson. r. E. Harvey,
DR.. Sullivan, Mrs. Celestia Sullivan, Mrs.
Emma Strieby and others.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
ABOUT POETRY.
English Romantic School Treated by
Prof. Sempers.

English Romantic School Treated by
Prof. Sempers.
An Introductory lecture Of course ar
ranged in the Corcoran Scientific School
was delivered yesterday afternoon in the
hall Of Columbian University by Prof
Charles Tilden Sempers, A. NJ, director of
the university extension. The audience
which consisted largely of ladies', paid close
attention to every word of the lecturer. and
when he had concluded attested their an
prova1 by hearty applause. The subject
chosen by Prof. Sempers was English Ro-
mantle Poets"
The lecturer was introduced by Prof lee
Davis Lodge. who explained that the idea
OF the course is to trace the history Of Eng
isn Il romantlc poets IN the eighteenth cen
beginning his talk, Prof. Sempers stated
that he agreed with Edgar Allan Poe that
there are no long poems, the creations gen
eraily considered as such being a number
OF short poems linked together by poetic
lines, which, however, lack poetic fire. PROT
Sempers then went on to say that the Eli.
abethian period was succeeded by one Of
sterility, after which he dwelt at some
length on euphusiasm, which he defined q g
the product of the exuberant freshness Of
the times. He then turned to the fantas
tcal or metaphysical poets, next to the
rise of the classical period-an age OF ra-
covery from exhaustion, and closed the lee
ture by speaking Of the beginning of mod
ern romantic poets-a returning to nature.
During the lecture PROT Sempers read 81
lections from the poets she mentioned to
Illustrate his sayings tAt the next lecture
Tuesday afternoon ext,rProf cSempers is
to discuss the more pronounced romantic
poets. Hereafter the, lectures will con-
mence promptly at 4s3O o'clock. and con.
tinue not longer than forty-five minutes.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
VIII of Maurice Roche,

The will of the late Maurice Roche was
construed by Chief Justice Bingham today,
and IN deciding the case the court held that
the lawful heirs of Mary Roche conveyed
all her title to part of lot 10, square $50;
that the premises were the property of Ed
ward Roche and Annie Bryan, subject to
oondltlons of the will; that premises 11S 7.
street ana contents are the property of
Mrs; Mary Gehrman, subject to conditions
OF the VIII; that the time for the payment
OIL u, ,zpO by her shall be settled within three
nlohths, and If not the premises bequeathed
to her shall be sold by order of the court
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Divorces Granted.

Chief Justice Bingham today granted
David Stewart a divorce from Lucy Stewart,
because of the wife's desertIon of her hus-
band, July %, 1892. The parties were mar
ried here November 4, 1889
The judge also granted Alice C. Frazier a
divorce today from Lewis +. Frazier on the
ground Of desertion- The couple were mar
ried here April 10, 1890, Mrs. Frazier S
maiden name being Chase. She charged
that her husband deserted and abandoned
her July q. 1872 In addition to 4 decree of
divorce. Mrs. Frazier was granted pernis-
sion to resume her maiden name
Evening star., 1896-02-12

At called meeting of the National Fen
ctbles last evening an invitation from the
Washington Hebrew congregation to attend
the fair of the latter was accepted, and
Capt. Domer ordered the company to as
semble for that purpose Monday evening
reXt at 80 O'Clock, in full dress uniform
An invitation to attend the fair of the
knights of Pythias, February %, was also
accepted by the Fencibles.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
THROWN AND RUN OVER.
Serious Accident to Mr.. John Garden
Hopes for His Recovery.

Hopes for His Recovery.
Mr.. John Garden. a former resident OF
Anacostia, but now living at 74O 9th street
northeast, Washington, and employed as
bookkeeper for the National Plant Food
Company, was seriously, and 1t is feared
fatally. hurt while riding his bicycle late
yesterday afternoon on 9Th street near
Pennsylvania avenue.
His wheel collided with another bicycle
whose rider is unknow n, throwing Mr.. Gar.
den under United States mail wagon
which was being driven toward the city
post office, one of the wheels of which
struck Mr.. Gardens head, cutting it. and, II
is believed, fractured the skull.
Mr.. Garden was picked up and sent to the
Emergency Hospital, where last night the
operation Of treptining was resorted to.
The subject stood the operation remarka.
Diy ws!, ana after 1t was over conversed
about the accident, and requested that h,s
relatives be sent for. which was done. The
physicians have hopes Of saving his life,
Evening star., 1896-02-12
The Cattle Market.

At the cattle market at the Union Stock
Yards, at Benning. yesterday 113 cattle were
on the market and sold as follows: Best.
soid from to 41ic. per h.; good, 31a to 3s4c.
per H.; medium, 2ai 20 314c. per 1b; common,
z to 232c. per H.; 465 sheep and lambs on the
market and sold as follows Sheep, sold from
z to 4c- per h.; lambs, to :J14c per ID: year
hngs, IA to i&ic. per ID. Cows with calves
sold from SD to s45 each, market fair.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
A Handsome Testimonial.

Considerable interest is being shown in
the large copy of resoluticrs engrossed by
Mr. Paul A Steele, and now exhibited in
the window Of Parker, Bridget & Co., 315
ith street northwest. The pen portrait of
the venerable gentleman to whom they Were
presented is an admirable likeness, and few
penmen excel in this branch of pen art
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-02-12

The Washington Microscopical Society
held Its regular monthly meeting last night
at the office of DR.. Robert Reyburn, with a
large number CT its members present.
The entire evening was devoted to a
working session in photo -micrography,
Conducted by the vice president of the So
ciety, Mr.. A. A. Adee, who read a paper
upon the subject, and illustrated the mod
ern methods of photographng minute OBJ
lects, such as diatoms enlarging them
from thirty diameters to 1000 diameters.
Mr.. Adee loaned the society his entire out
ht of notwithstanding apparatus, and
illustrated the subject matter of his paper
by the use of oxy-hydrogen lime and zircon
lights, the Welsbach incandescent and the
aCetylene gas lights.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Legal Information.

Articles incorporating the Washington
bureau of legal information have been
fled by Myron E. Dunlap. John Milton,
Richard p. Evans, NJ. L. Littlefield, q.
Rodney Burt, c. w. Dunlap and w. W.
Stewart. Its purpose is to furnish legal in
FORMATION to attorneys and to all persons
any Iacts that may properly be given out
Ky the federal departments
Ihe trustees for the first year are NJ f.
Dunlap, John Milton and r, p. Evans.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
The Unity Club.

The Unity Club. Mr. ]. b. Philip, presi-
dent, will meet this evening at the Litch-
field DIR. Frank Howe will address the club
On Music and the Drama" Among the local
favorites that will assist are Mr.. Goodwin
Patton, Miss A Helene Lackaye, Miss Mat
tie v Wade. little Lollie Belle Ray Miss
Chapman and Mrs. VI. D. Lincoln Bessie
Beach,
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Only One Convicted.

Walter Green, who was charged. together
with William Washington. Joseph Ross,
Major Poindexter and John Conner, with
breaking into and robbing the stable of
yonn Schiotterback last month, was yester-
day convicted, the other defendants beinp
acquitted. The defendants were young col
cred men. Green did not deny the charge,
ana he was remanded by Judge Cox to
await sentence.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
CITY ITEMS.
Disnitaries Yield Him Homage

Harvey serves nothing but the Genuine
Chesapeake Diamond-back Terrapin, and
his experience of the past forty years has
won for him such an unrivaled reputation
that the following from the New York
"Worid," ON the occasion of his furnishing
a dinner in New York city, is quite apropos:
This ma1I Harvey, it is said, is such a
wonder in the way of cooking terrapin,
that Senators and Congressman and Judges
are all proud to yield him homage" 1t
Evening star., 1896-02-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Small Fire.

Yesterday about o'clock the fire depart
ment was called out because of the burn
Ing of lace curtains in the house of J. c.
Woodward, 2D3 10th street northeast. The
damage amounted to less than $40.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Site for a Mint in Denver

ihe Secretary of the Treasury has ac
cepted the offer of A. c. Dake for the sal.
to the government of a site for the Denye,
coinage mint building. The property is To-
Gated on Colfax avenue South 18th anf
evans streets. The price is $50 900.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

After an autopsy over the remains. Coro-
ner Hammett has decided that the drowning
of VIM. L. Littlehales, which occurred Sat
Crday night last was accidental, and gave
a certificate to that effect
Evening star., 1896-02-12
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Glynont and intermediate landings at 10
am.
Colonial Beach and river landings at am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Furniture Sale

The sale by Latimer G. Co. tomorrow al
private residence. 49, 18th street northwest
Is worthy of attention. Everything in, good
shape and condition.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-02-12

Reduced Rates to New Orleans and
Mobile on Account of Mardi Gras
Celebration.
The Pennsylvania railroad will sell, Feb
ruary IA to II, inclusive, good returning
within fifteen days from. date Of sale, round
trip tickets from Washington and Alexan-
drfa to New Orleans at rate Of $3.50, and
to Mobile at rate Of $3.50, on account OF
the Mardi Gras celebrations, February II
and Is.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
e1.25 to baltimore and Return via
PennHylYanfa Railroad.

Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun
DAY, February Is and 16. and will be valid
Tor return passage Until Monday, February
H. Good en- any train.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

Trustees sale of the three-story brick
building northwest corner of 18th and l
streets northwest, fronting Farragut
Square, occupied by the University Club,
will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4:30
o'clock. See advertise ment
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Death of Miss Nnud HniIey

Miss Maud Bailey, daughter of Mr.. James
K. Bailey, formerly of this city, but now
residing in Albany, died at her fathers
home last Sunday.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

Geo. NJ. Oyster, jr.'s, Uptown Branch!
We meet and sometimes go lower thar
any prices on butter you read about. 114s
Conn. ave. 26 Riggs Mkt. 1867 Cen. Mkt
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Friendship Lodge of Good Templnrs.

Friendship Lodge had a red letter night
Monday evening. Nine applications for
membership were received, and six candi-
dates initiated, Chief Templar F. c. Bache
presiding. Past Right Worthy Grand Mar
shall ]. W. Van Week was received into
membership by card. In the good of the
order. Frank Bushby, chairman, contribu-
tions were made follows: Readings by F.
Z. Bache, piano duet by Arthur G.. and
Emma Bishop, remarks and recitation by
Grand Superintendent Russell, vocal solo
by Corrie Bischoff, remarks by Past Chief
II. Holton. vocal solo by Vice Templar
Lurie Stanford, and remarks by Past Grand
Chief Van Week. Officers for the new
quarter have been installed as follows: F.
c. Bache, c. T.; Mrs. L. Stanford. V. T.;
S. D. Boss, r. s.; Mrs. E. F. Bishop, SUI
perintendent of Undine Temple, F. S.; Mrs
l.. E. Bushby, T.; Mrs. Nettie Cole, c.;
Frank Bushby. NJ; G. H. Smith. G.; VIM.
s. Lee, s., and Miss Emma Lowell, D. M.
Mr.. S. d. Boss has been commissioned
lodge deputy of the Grand Templar.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

THAI will bring the dollar-saying people
out in crowds. $40 buys 5-lb. box best
butter. Jas. F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave.
Center and Riggs markets.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-02-12

EHeSh EHNa

Fresh Eggs. Fresh Eggs.
Beautiful White Leghorn Eggs, very
best in the market. at II. b. Benjamin s.
325 Center Market. Also the finest Cream
cry Butter. 1t.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

Thursday's OTer-Tulips, 25c. Doz
-striSingly beautiful colors. A.Gude & Bro
1224 + st.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-02-12

soc. Lib. for Finest Creamery Butter
or 5-lb. boxes for s1.40, d. William
Oyster, $40 Center Market-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

OF thousands of consumptives a large pro-
portion would be saved and restored by the
early use of Bakers Cod Liver Oil and
Malt. Quite palatable. OF druggists, or
l31 n. 10th St, Philadelphia. Bakers
Emulsion, full pint bottle, soc.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

Dove Brand Hams Are Superior
in every point, to any other brand obtain
allie. Mild, sweet, tender. Branded with a
Dove. Miller & krogmann, MI & Cen. Mkt.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

If you have anything in the auction line
consult c. G. Sloan & Co., 14O7 G street,
Best location in the city.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Steel plate ranges at shedd & Bros. 9th St

Steel plate ranges at Shedd & Bros, 9th st.
Ivy Inst. Bus. College. Sth and X, teaches
any one subject of it's course at 81 month.
Valentines! Valentines!i ]. Jay Gould.
Plumbing repaired by Shedd & Bro, 9th st.
For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go to John r. Kelly. 9th st. wing
Center Market. Corned Beef speciality.
Tin roofs repaired by Shedd & Bro, 9th st.
Evening star., 1896-02-12

No Other Sausage Quite So Good
as ours. All made of the finest home.
dressed meats. Delightful flavor. All kinds
j. A. AUGUSTERFER, CSC Center Market
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Valentines! Valentines, Goulds. Is


we never Lose n Customer.
Buying here is too pleasant to go else
where. Plenty of gentlemaDly clerks-who
know how to fill orders properly. All the
finest Fruits and Vegetables in season. Low
prices. Cannon & Chandler, I6 to 81 Cen mkt
Evening star., 1896-02-12
Plumbing repaired by shedd & Bro, 9th $

Valentines! Valentines! ]. Jay Gould.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-21
STRENGTH FROM FOOD.
Butthe Food Must be Digested.

There is no way to get strong without
food. Food is the strength maker.
just enough food, properly digested, makes
the strong and healthy man or woman. Too
much, too little, or even the right quanti-
ty, not digested, will make anybody weak.
C The beginning of all sickness is weakness.
The beginning of all weakness is indigestion.
So to keep strong, look after your digestion.
That is the most important point of all.
When your food ferments in your stomach
and forms gas, causes dizziness, nausea,
bad taste, sick headache, full feeling, ner-
vousness, irritability, ETC., you have 1ndi-
gestion. You are losing part of your life.
Every hour you are sick causes a loss of
strength.
The way to cure it is to take Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial. A few doses will relieve.
Ii you take it long enough you will regain
the strength you have lost.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is made from
herbs and plants by the Shakers of Mount
Lebanon. 1t contains very strong digestive
tonic properties. 1t creates strength. 1t
makes your food make you strong and
bright and healthy. 1t clears your complex
ion and strengthens your body against dis
ease. If you want to get strong and well, try
a bottle.
Sold by all druggists at 10, %, 80 cents and
$1.00 a bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-21

farmers teams bearing numerous dresse d
hogs. Captain Grant evidently thought
that business was going to open up in
great shape. McCarrin and Van Horn
thought SO, too Both firms were on
deck to do bidding. Grant would bid a
reasonable price and the young fellows
would put on price and a half. So 1t
went all day. Captain Grant soon dis
covered that he could not buy low hogs
and make any money, SO he shut up his
place, paid his bills and went ba ok to
Galena''
Both MoCarrin and Van Horn went
into the army. Mr.. Reid vouches for
the truth of the statement that the young
gentlemen, while laboring on line Of
works, saw and saluted General Grant
The general looked at them sharply and
asked if he had not met them somewhere
else. MoCarrin said: Eyes, General,
my friend here and / were in that hog
deal at Bellevue, the time you quit bust
ness so suddenly
1t is said that General Grant removed
his Cigar long enough to indulge in a
hearty laugh and rode away. In thu
course of two or three days McCarrin and
Van Horn were detailed to perform cleri-
cal service in one of the departments of
the army. McCarrin, after the war, was
for number of years editor of tho Ma
quoketo (Iowa) Excelsior.