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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
TOUCHED A SECRET SPRING.
The Accidental Discovery of n Man
Vino bought an Old Desk.
From the San Francisco Call

From the San Francisco Call
Henry j. Crccker is being gazed upon
With envious eyes just now by Maurice
Casey and Harry Larlberton. These three
gentlemen occupy the same office at sos
Calift rnia street. and have similar love
for that which Is artistic and unique. This
made them all desire the possession of a
unique brass-bound writing desk, which
Croker succeeded in winning, and in which
he has just found treasures.
The writing desk was offered them by a
dealer in curios named Belasco. Belasco,
II VIII be remembered. fortnight ago
bought some old boxes which once belonged
TO Conley Leach. He paid 5000 for them,
and found 2mong the other contents old
coins and rare stamps to the value of $500
these stamps. when he began telling about
the writing desk
The next day he brought the desk up
Its age was apparent 1t was made of
rosew ocd, was bound heavily with brass,
and was prettiiy inlaid with the same
metal Substantial brazen handles sunk in
trass shields showed that the desk was not
travelling This fact was attested also by
the capacious interior. which was divided
OF into smaller compartments by shelves
OF sandal wood.
The workmanship shown in the chest.
AID Its oddness, made each man DESTROYS
tc become the owner. None wished to put
up the entire cost, however, so, after they
rad lowered the dealers price of 81 20
Sf-5O, they each contributed 81 80, and the
ownership of the desk was left to the
arbitrament OF fate.
1t was suggested first that they throw
dice for it. Nobody had any dice, so Mr..
CROKER borrowed three 5O-cent pieces from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
AFRICA'S WHITE NATIVES.
Further RensOns for Believing There
ts Such a People.

Further Rensons for Believing There
fs Such N People.
From the London Daily News
Ihere have always been vague traditions
OF white race locked up In the interior.
but when the tales have come to be tested
the white race generally turns out to he
merely tribe of lighter colored Arabs
Keeping all the characteristics Of the race
and having none of the white mans BUT
In this race We have something much more
correct and precise.
Capt. Larymore, at present A. ID. C IA
Sir Francis Scott, was sent up to Koranz.
"a, IhISsion' ana stayed congiderab BILE
tine In the capital He took advantage of
the opportunity to inquire about this conn
pardtlFely unknown race and its neighbors
ana was surprised to find that there was
; accepted tradition that there lived, an
indefinite number of days marches to the
northeast, tribe of white men Further
inquiry ELECTED the statement that they
lived on the skirts of a desert which was
dlnlcuit and dangerous to cross Attemnts
hao peen made to avoid this desert by
passing through their country hut tbev
We're found to be SO fierce and SO absoIute-
devoid Of fear that the caravans pre-
lerred the dangers of the desert To the
hostility of the white tribe
S"ch clrcumStantial statements induced
Capt.. barrymore to make stricter Inquiries
and at length he found a Mohammedan
ana considerable influence. He had been to
mecca, and II was on his way there ana
BACK mat he actually saw with his own
eyes one OF this white tribe
Inc man IN question was armed only with
a DOW and arrow, but such is the reputa-
uoh OF herceness possessed by the race that
the caravan did not remain long in his
vicinity. but left the place as quickly as
possible. AL Hadji saw him distinctly.
capt. barrymore, who, by the way is a
type OF the fair Saxon, Interrupted the
priest in his story, and said that the man
must have been simply a light-colored
Arab. No." said AL Hadji, Il saw him
close at hand and he had light hair and
blue eyes, exactly you have" This
statement, and the confirmation il had re-
ceiVed by many rumors and tales, was one
or extreme Importance, considering the
strict integrity of the man who made it.
consequently, Capt. Larymore took down
MS testimony In writing. The existence of
such a race is firmly believed i'm by most of
the gold coast travellers. and, among others,
by Sir Francis Scott
unfortunately, owing to the fact that the
reckoning of the progress of the caravan
is done in the most careless way, the spot
cannot be located. AL Hadji says IL is
many days from koranza, which might
mean 100 or LOCO miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
LIKE A SCENE FROM .CARMEN

Exciting Scenes When Tobacco Enc.
terry women Went on a Strike.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.
An English lady in Seville writes: .sw,
nave been wondering every moment what
might happen next, for the strike of the
eigarreras has been great excitement. At
the tobacco factory here there are $500 wo-
men and about 100 men. The women ono
morning rose up against the authorities and
smashed windows doors and everything they
could lay hands on, and then marched int
the Piaza San Fernando. One woman climb
Cd up on kiosk just opposite our windoWs
and GRATED to the crowd The women shout
ed, screamed and applauGed until the sol
diers and the town guards had to he caIled
Gut. For ten days the shops have been most
~ SMUT the women walking about in erouns
intervening people and haranguing ALWAYS
accompanied by the guards and the soldiers
1t has been an exciting time
Inc orders were to prevent the cigar mon
rom mixing with the women, as the soldiers
were Warra lted to keep the women pretty
calm; but If the men had interposed blood
WOULD have been shed. The patience and ar
rangements of the civic people have really
been marvellous; but one got very tired of il.
and one is thankful that the struggle is
over The women made dash to get at the
inspector and the overseer swearing to tear
them to pieces; and they would have done II
Tor you have no idea what savage figures
tiey ioohSu-it maze me think of Marie An
toinette's visitors. At last they have been
reduced 10 entreating to have the factory
crened again. and the strike Is over. Nine
teen ringleaders have been dismissed and the
Inspector stays on: but several concessions
have been made to the women. The whole
town Is fiercely on their side
"One DAY was sitting alone in the public
gardens when l found myself suddenly
surrounded by the strikers. It was q
trifie alarming; but I kept up a cour-
ageous smile and distributed a bean
of coppers as far as it would 20
They were quite delighted, and, instead of
scowling at me, one beautiful girl was de-
sired to dance in my honor. which she did.
the rest clapp.ng hands. I had heard sd
much of the beauty of the cigarreras that ]
eApectedSnOre. But the scene in the garden
was effective-the palm trees and the blue
sky and the srrging mass of Withholding
omen in gaudy scarfs, with real flowers
pinned to their black dresses. They made a
good show; however ugly or old they were
the hair was always carefully dressed and
flowers pinned on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
A SLIDING SCALE OF PRICES.
You Pay 81 for Admission at SiA
O'Clock and Fifteen Cents at Ten.

O'CIock and Fifteen Cents at Ten.
From the New York Tribune.
The doorkeeper at the Chinese theater
in Doyers street Is a thorough New Yorker,
and Goec not seem to be in close sympathy
with the rest of the establishment, except
ing only the German-American Waterman.
A visitor asked him something about the
plot the other night.
SAY. it's funny about that" he answered,
but 1 can't keep up with what they are
driving at They amt like US. They does
everything different. I know they're play
ing some historical thing what happened
long ago. Is that woman! No, they
don't have any women any more lhey
used to have one, but she got married II
was funny about that. fellow IN Mott
street married her. He was rich mer-
chant: had lots of money. Her and her
father and mother came over together.
He paid her father 81 400 and her salary Tor
a year for her. They had quarrel In
two OF rhree months and separated. 1t cost
him good deal.
Il went to Chinese wedding once. Say,
it was funny about that. l was best man.
The bride didn't the groom and the
groom didn't see the bride. They woke
me ID about 1 O'Clock i'll the morning to
go to the wedding. 1 had to lay out the
carpet ont on the sidewalk for the bride
to walk on when she got out OF the car
raige. Say. it was funny ABOUT that There
was mere than a hundred Cinnamon came
to the house and went in the front door,
and l never saw them after that They
must have gone into the cellar or some
where. because 1 never saw one OF them
after that.
Don't the actors rehearse? Say, it's
funny about that. They sends clear to
Havana or San Francisco for a good &C
tor. He won't come unless they pay him
his salary for a whole year in advance, or
sometimes only six months. The best ones
sometimes won't want to come for more
than five or six months. They gets down
stairs and they puts up piece of paper
ard the members Of the company stand
around and read it. Pretty soon they know
what to do. Maybe the play lasts a week
or two eks or longer, but they all know
just " hat to do.
There amt many people here tonight.
Then the place is damned. good many
comes at o'clock and stays through till
H. Vt costs a dollar at 9 o'clock. IS cents
at q, 10 cent? at and % cents at Q. If the
play don't draw very we'll they charge Il
cents after 1O:''
The doorkeeper was here interrupted
by Chinaman who wanted to get in with
out paying. He made it Ineligible that he
wanted to see a man and wouldn't stay
but & few minutes. The doorkeeper insis-
ted on a deposit as a guarantee of good
faith. The ChinamGn handed him paper
dollar and went inside. Before long he
came back to the door and held out his
hand A return check then worth Is cents,
was placed in it, The Chinaman became
much excited and thus impaired his powers
of English speech. Finally the doorkeeper
understood that he wanted his dollar. The
doorkeeper wasn't sure that it was the
right Chinaman. but at last yielded and
returned the money.
They all looks the same to me- he ex-
planned.
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the jaEitor of the building Then they
matched" The odd man was to take the

the jaritor of the building Then they
matched" The odd man was to take the
Cesk.
At the word the three put down their
CONS. when Casey removed his palm the
| money showed tails. Mr. Crocker's coin
| was heads. Mr.. Lamberton's coin was still
concealed. When he withdrew his hand a
winner.
That evening Mr.. Croker prepared 70
take his prize home. Casey at once pro-
tested. ~
You don't know anything about that
desk, he said. 1T might give your whole
family smallpox or something else that's
Dreadful You'd better get the old thin;,
house." ~ '
Then he smiled in superior way. and
toid now glad he was he hadn't won the
Gesk. AS the days passed and the antique
NJ II. VI furniture still! remained in the Office
MI casey grew to be quite chatter. The
result was that the writing desk was
matter Of constant thought and Monday
aIternoon, spurred on by Mr.. Casey's chat
nhs' MT Crocker looked 1t over thoroughly
TO see If he could not convert II To some
use about the office, since he could not
take 1t home.
Ihe desk was a strong one, and with the
cuooies removed would make an attractive
receptacle for papers. While Mr.. Croker
was examining its interior to see how If
cocid be altered, his finger touched a hid
zen spring: A panel in the side of the desk
drawers. iee Siiaii
His cry Of establishment at ONE brouob+
Cassy and Lamberton to his side. Their
cnafflES all died away as the first drawer
showed two $50 bills issued nearly fiftv
years ago. but undoubtedly genuine. The
second drawer contained an old-fashionad
soid watch curiously carved ard a dapuer
reotype. on the back of which was an al
most obllterated Inscription Some earrings
OF an ancient pattern and a finger ring
neaGti1uliy chased rested on cotton ba ting
in the third drawer N--is
Inc JeWeiry was so curious and the hid
ing place so deftly fashioned that the snec-
Th we're dumb with astonishment.
Nhen they reSained their tongues thev
overwhelmed Mr.. Croker with coneratuIa-
IONS. casey admitted that there wasn't 50
hucn OF Josh on Croker after ali.
What will Belasco say?"
But Belssco admit say a thing. AS som
as ne heard that he dropped down from 81
10 S45O on a lot consisting of two sSo
DIS ana some valuable jewelry, he made
Decline for his store Word came from
the neighbors that the curio dealer was
cIreIGliy pry1ng out the entire interior of
III the many desks, chests and boxes in
MS possession There were no renorts NJ
ms having found anything
air. Croker is looking for more brace
round rosewood desks with hidden snrinps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

The London Times announces tsat George
Richmond, the artist. is dead He was
born in 1900. He executed between 1900
and 5000 portraits during his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
AN INTRUDING OWL
Is Locked Up fn It's Stolen Nest by q
Couple of Evfcted WoOdpeckers.

q
Couple of Evicted Woodpeckers.
From the Buffalo Express
Although the woodpecker is industrious,
provident and peaceful, he is not to be tri-
fled with or tyrannized over with impunity,
as the following incident will show
A companion and I. on an August day,
not long SINCE Pitched our camp at a spring
on the table lands of the ridge dividing
DIAL from Santa Clara valley. About the
spring stands a large grove of live oaks
In enc OF these not far from the tent door
a pair OF woodpeckers had, for years. no
doubt, made their dwelling place Some
what shy of us at first. the birds in a few
days paid little attention to our presence.
1t has frequently amused us of a sultry af-
ternoon as we lounged upon the buffalo
robes laid on the shaded grass to observe
the birds, with whose labors the warmth
appeared to have little to do.
We had camped there a week or ten days
when, before daylight one morning. we
heard commotion about the home of our
Staid neighbors. Our attention was attract
ed by their shrill outcries and the whir Of
their wings among the branches overhead
1t had no sooner grown light enough to see
than We pushed back the flap of the tent
door .and peered out to ascertain the cause
Of disturbance
1t soon became apparent that a little
tecolote, or ground owl, at the approach OF
day had taken lodgings in the hollow oc-
cupied by the woodpeckers, to their con-
sternation. But the return Of day brought
courage to the rightful owners and they
resolutely set about finding means to eject
the invader. They tried bluffing awhile
about the only aperture to the hollow tree,
but to little purpose other than to cause
the tecolote to peck at them when they APP
peared TO be about to thrust themselves in.
At last finding that neither threats nor
entreaties were likely to be effective ana
| resolved that If they were to be deprived
of their home it would be the last of that
tyrannical owl, the woodpeckers brought
presently from another part of the grove
an oak ball Of the size of the aperture. and.
driving 1t tightly into the hole, withdrew
TO another hollow tree, leaving the bird Of
prey Theoretically sealed up.
After several days, when we started to
return to San Buenayentura, the ball was
still in the hole and the woodpeckers, set
tied In their new home were going about
their business as IL there had never been
q tecolote.
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Written for Tie Evening star.

Written for Tie Evening. STIR.
'TOther Side.
Replying to certain disppraging references to
Oh, we phil sophie sagesS stiff find comfort for the
ages in the forms you Call Outrageous
Which hidden IN the air;
For with little money We have bought a little
Bunnie. and. although II may seem funny,
1t has made Us free from care.
In his feed we've killed baeilli. though YOU think
that. willy-ny, Hey. Should make us all feel
chilly
With wild and nGmeless fear
In the water he's beeB drinking there is not
microbe blinking, eyer ready to be linking
Its career with Duanie, dear.
II.
Yet, cur Bupnic is not free antisepticd though he
be-as any may see
From the ills Of mortal strife
Though We stcrilize his dinner this unsccntific
sinner, becomes daily thin and thinner,
TIL we're fearing for his life
So the bugaboo BAT illus have found will never
kill US, unless there come 10 thrill lis
One pernicious TO our land,
And the microbes, when pacific, never growing too
prolific, can the truly scientific
& Find in ordinary man.
.-A--.4..,.. MATTE BEACH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
heir agriculture and opening up new pur-

suits. pun
The pines in the northern part OF the
STATE snow the fresh scars Of the turpen-
tine makers, while the saw mills are everv.
wnere making music in the woods; and ey-
erywhere you hear the confident, satisfied
IorIda all right; we are a little bent,
but will spring back straight pretty soon
ana no other freeze will ever phase us like
the last one" ~
Ialk about western vim and energy and
pIioe ana Observation-Disclosures! Just
come to Florida, and you'll know what
such combination really means
CLUSkEY CROMWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
Treasury Promotions.

The appointment of Mr.. Coffin as deputy
controller Of the currency has resulted in
the following promotions in the currency
bureau: T. P. Kane, from 81, GOO to 81. 500:
b. F. Blye, jr., from 81 400 to LOGO: w. A.
Nestar, from $1,000 to 81, 400; F. T. Israel.
from 1000 to 1920. and ]. A Long, from
$500 to $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
K;J C1o1,oo Hundred of
I\lN oIONCS pairs were sold
here last Saturday The new arrivals
place us in good shape for to-day's
trade. GEO. NJ. SHOOK & co.
SISTERSVILLE.

Sistersyille, w. Va, April 1O,-Wm.
and Fred. Duerr, of New Martinsville,
were in the city yesterday.
Miss Cora Gardiner, who has been
the guest of friends at Wheeling for q
few days past, has returned home.
Capt. Robert McEldowney, Of New
Martinsyille, was in the city to-day on
legal business.
Tomorrow evening the Sistersville
Athletic Club will give an athletic ex-
hibition.
Prices floating opera boat arrived in
the city this morning and is anchored
at the foot OF Diamond street.
A. NJ. Lowe, of Sardis, was in the city
to-day
Rogers's band and orchestra will
give ball at the Opera House next
Tuesday evening.
Col John J. Carter left on the noon
train to-day for Titusville.
Hon. William Seymour Edwards. Of
Charleston, was prominent guest of
the Hotel Wells last night, returning
home this morning.
f. L. BAckmarr and o. B. Ramey
went 10 Wheeling this morning.
John FinlaysOn is in Pittsburg to-day
looking at some new machinery which
he is contemplating putting in his shop
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
PithiIv Told.

Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
Pithilv Told.
There was but one case in Police
Court yesterday morning.
A dance was given by the Happy
Seven" at Meyers hall last evening.
Columbia Lodge No. 8, I. o. K. P,
gave a very we'll attended hop at Mo-
Zart hall last night.
The police arrested a vag and a
drunk. last evening. Officers Dudley
and Allen made the arrests.
The Red, White and Blue Club are
making great preparations for their
ball to be given at WestwOod hall on
Tuesday evening next.
The April term Of the Circuit Court
commences Monday morning. Judge
Campbell holds Court in Part One, and
Judge PAUL in Part Two.
What is wrong with some of the
justices and cOnStables hauling up a
few of the people who are SEEMING in
the creek every night, even inside the
city limits?
The Atlantic got still alarm, yes
terday afternoon, to Sixteenth and ia
cob street, where a small fire had start
ed in a room in a dwelling. The loss
was trifing.
The State sBoard of Pharmacy
meets in this city May It'll. The mem
bers are: o. P. Sydenstrieker Lewis
burg, President; w. J. Brown, Charles
Town. Vice President; F. H. PfOst, Jack
son, Secretary, and Alex. 7. Young, OF
this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
BENWOOD.

The old council will hold its last
meeting next Tuesday night and the
new council. composed Of five Republi-
cans and three Democrats, will be
sworn in
The Hope society of the NJ. E. Church
have begun preparations for their fes-
tival and supper to be given on May I'd,
4th, 9th and 9Th.
A birthday party was given by Mas
ter Elmer Sprouts at his home on Ferry
street last evening. Quite a number of
his young friends were present and q
very enjoyable evening was spet.
The dance given by the White Star
fishing club at City Hall Thursday
night was a great success. Music was
furnished the dancers by Prof Long.
A number of Bellaire and Wheeling
people were. present. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
The Second ward boys have organized
a base ball nine.
D.. T. II. Meighen has returned from
a business trip to Littleton.
Mrs. Charles Schwabe, of Mounds
vile. was the guest of friends in the
city yesterday.
Dr. T. H. CLANCY; of Columbus, O.,
was visiting friends in the city the last
few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11

ond, selling. maidens, furlongs-Nel-
lie Baker, Mazeppa, Galilee, Outing 81,
Algo. Elyria 100. Glen Albyn, Emme-
line III 101, James Doyle 104, Charlie
Reiff 1O2. Sunkara los, Agent 10S Some
Hopes 109, Senator no Third, CASTOR
Hotel stake, two year Odds, furlongs-
Lear. Old Bishop, Green Jacket Griffin
entry, Irby, Bennett, Beware, Hot
Springs entry, Moncrieth, Boanerges,
Worry Not. Dr. Newman, Clifford, Jr.,
Harry Lee, Rodegap entry, Bishop,
Reed, GOsin) AlgOl 116 Fourth, sell
ing. -Panjandrum SO, Relict "a,
Dutch Arrow SO, Jim Henry 100, Emin
Bay 109, Mercury 1O5. Sandova 101.
Fifth, selling, Z furlongs -Strabertha
81. Henry Harris sc. Curios 90, Prin-
cess Rose, Lotto, Altar "a, Bon Air,
RossmOre 100, Willis 81. Adam John
son 100, John p. Trenton 103 Sixth,
selling. Z furlongs-Midland 80, Miss
Perkins 9S. Ruthven 100, Lester, High
Test Pretender, Ell Captain. Wild Arab
1913. Jane 107, Tradition 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-11
MEMPHIS RACES

Memphis Tenn April 10.-AnOther
beautiful day greeted the 1000 visitors
10 Montgomery Park to-day. and every
thing passed OF like clock work. sum
maries
First selling. purse $500. six furIongs,
for three year Odds and upwards-Pe-
trarch won handily by q length: Den
YER second; PresidiO third Time.
111s.
Second purse S40O, for two year Odds.
maidens, four furlongs Goose Liver
won by half length, Albert Vale sec
Ond: Lincoln third. Time, :511..
Third, the Tennessee Clu6. purse
$500. for three year Odds and up. one
miie-Linda won by a head; Assignee
second; Tanby third, Time, 1881.
Fourth purse $500. selling. five fur
Longs. maid6ns, three year olds-Amer-
icus von by neck; Little. Gin second:
Scottish Lad third Time, 1905.
Fifth, selling purse SlQ0. for three
year OldS and up, seven fulongs-Hf-
hernia Queen won by nose in a hard
drive; Santa Maria second; Sumatra
third. Time 1903
Sixth. selling. six furlongs. purse
S4oQ, for three year oldS and upwards
Towerst won driving by neck: Over
ella second: Roy ROchiel third. Time.
not taken,