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Evening star., 1896-12-17
Hard TO Understa nsl.

!. a small colored boy named David Cant
was in the Police Court today charged
with violating a District ordnance. After
hearing the testimony Judge k:mball de-
cided that the case was one that called for
feniency, so he said quietly to the clerk:
=. Take his personal bonds"
David Cant" mumbled Clerk Lum Har-
per, you acknowledge yourself indebted
to the District of Columbia in the sum OF
SlUo-'
.Hundled dollars" Interrupted David
with gasp Of horror, probably thinking g
that he would be sent down for life in de-
fault of fine of that magnitude.
The spectators smiled and the clerk
continued the reading of the bond. At its
conclusion a baii.f commanded, step out,'
but the Youth with down-cast eyes pro-
ceeded through the dock tc the cells.
He is uEder the impression that he has
been fined $780, remarked the court
David was conducted back 10 the court
room, where it required the combined elo-
4uence of three bailiffs TO convince him
that he was free as a bird. Even then 1t
was with a Cazed expression that he took
his departure.
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single Tax and It's Progrcss.

Representative Mcguire, who spoke last
night at Typographical Temple on the
progress of the single tax movement. ce-
clared that it had moved forward with a
rapidity greater than any other reform
movement in social progress. Many mrm-
bers recently elected by the Delaware le sis-
lature Were pledged TO single tax legisla-
ZION. In the state of Washington third
OF thu members of the lower house Just
elected are single takers, and nearly a third
of the senate. In it is proposed TO submit 4,
constitutional amendment 10 pave The way
for the adoption of the single tax to the
people. In California over thirty newspa-
pers favor the single tax. The San Fran
cisco democratic convention declared in
favor of submitting a constitutional amend
ment which will enable the legislature 10
lass an, act adopting the single tax system
of taxation. On this platform nearly all
the. democratic members of the legislature
We're elected.
Henry A. Robinson, statisticiaI of the
Department of Agriculture. read paper in
support last evening before the National
Statistical Association, at the Columbian
University. 1t was listened to with close
attention and was the subject of a general
discussion.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Dentists Banquet.

The thirtieth annual meeting and ban
-quet- of the Washington Dental Society
was a pleasant event at the Wellington
Tuesday night. At the business meeting
the following officers were elected: DIR. -.
Z. Wiber. president, DIR. w. N. Cogan, vice
president; DIR. Charles w. Appler secre-
tary; DIR. NJ. F. Finley, treasurer; DIR. II.
B. Noble, librarian, and DR.. H. J. Allen.
'essasrst. DR.. A. w. Sweeny acted as toast
master. The toasts were: Progressive
DENTIST" by DIR. NJ F. Finley: Social dem
tist," by DIR. H. c. Thompson; Looking
backward" by DIR. r. Finley Hunt: "Prac-
tical dentist" by DIR. w. n. Cogan, and
Dental society,"" by DIR. H. b. Noble.
Those present were Drs. Cogan, Finley
Hunt, Noble, Dieffenderfer, Sweeny. Davis
Brown, Ash, Lyon, Thompson, Walton
DAILY. Gerow, Bradley, Wolf, DonnaIly
Lewis, Schooley. Appler. Wiber. Allen
Monroe. Sharp and Talbot
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Central Relief Committee.

A meeting of the central relief committee
has been called by, Judge c. c. Cole, the
chairman, for tomorrow afternoon, at
O'Clock. at the rooms of the board of trade.
In the Ames building. for the purpose of
considering the appointment of subcom-
liiittees and other matters.
. Judge Cole today announced the appoint
sn1ef1t of Mr. ]. E. Fitch, Mr.. F. A. Lam
bert and Mrs. H. B. Macfarland as a COM
nittee on canvass for money and supplies
Evening star., 1896-12-17
The Gramdest
Stock of Fine
Xmas Gloves
i'm ashimgtOn1

The display we make this year
represents every possible degree of
Glove hnery. Every worthy style
every deserving idea in Glove max
ing has showing here And most
interesting feature to the holiday
gift seeker is the lowered prices
we've inaugurated. Every value Of
tered means a saving-a good big
round saving and genuine-to-be-
relied-upon value.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

W" have other SIi lg-ud, r. ~ -
$50, So up Ia S4.". suitablc Tor -iit
giving, 80 sou nr-i n0t coniibr vuj. II
To- the abo,n lin .s unless yea wish.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

Cute little Po'-A,t B,oks aud DRo
Caid Cases for the chilGrn Al <OSs
Evening star., 1896-12-17

The popular Basket Ncav, aud otto
man silk Sn~p"n.lcrs, hcautiiui. ,in-
4. hroi'lr-rd, Kid ends, packed ih en-
neat hoN. only. N....-......... ~
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2'c. Boxes of Extracts. = iotri,~ in
h"N, Different odoss. t. Dc
holrow .....-...-.....-.-... - 40
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1isrdsom" I'npcri Il Hand painted Bur
mcse Plaques. with oaS,l,
zSc., SIPS and S1.65.

trrsually well-madr Str..tu- silver
Corner Cnmhinaiion Cird 'u>,-s auI
Pocket Books. IN I'll the deer "a,
cH' hath'rs. Sp--iai tomorrow. -fSSs
Evening star., 1896-12-17
MEMS UMBRELLAS

2s-inch English Gloria Umbrellas.
with natural hahdics and steel rods 81.
2s-iEch silk Gln-ia Umbrellas. with
steel IUd ?rd siiver-trinined natural
handles 81 80.
2S-inch Union silk Umbrellas. with
steel rod and natural handles 81,
$3.50. 50 and $3.50.
2s-iIch All-siik Umbrellas. with steel
rod and natural handles $3.50 10 ST..
26inch nior Twill SIX Umbrellas.
with French horn handles $50.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
IS Brownie HdkfS., Sc.
Gifts
For Mem .

Beautiful Siik Saspualrrs. with >iik
elastic ends, packed in fancy S1N,~
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Facial Culture.

DISGNE Er GLE, 14l5 ii ST. NV
Branch Importers DIsgne Creines, 1lIO q st. NV
HAIR DRESSING AND MANItCRING
Our experts specially Instructed In New York mar
lcrs FOR making the exquisite tints of hair viii,
In perial Hair Regenerator. =
DiSsNE Er Gle. IE,.....,...,..l4l5 n ST w
del26t
Evening star., 1896-12-17

Mons Fun DRESS shields. black satin.
with whit" quilted lining. CT En
only ..-... ~ sDN
Evening star., 1896-12-17

All the Fruit Cakes we have were
made nearly six months ago. They
are homemade, Just like all the
cakes we sell. Every single ingre-
dent ccaane from this store, and
they're as fine as can be put up. We
get the other varieties fresh morning
and evening. No more to pay for
them than you pay for factory-made
cakes. q
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Old Italian. Niolins.

A. Heck. Violin and Guitar Maker and Icialrcf
will be at Az lIth st. NV. on SATURDAYS ONLY
Old Italia. Nd oshe. fsaa visslas for sale Fines
work guaranteed. doI2Iw
Evening star., 1896-12-17

Little better quality Fun DRESS CO
Shields, with spring -pllar. orly.. p%
Black Satin Shields. lir..d in El.ii"
quilted satin, rip,-l o,i..". CD I'm
only Observation-Disclosures. Wow
Evening star., 1896-12-17

A sled d glove uch
as i3 zen y n .yer i,o,ight
befor.. Two styles Gl,ces
--button and 2-c.asp.
in all stree I slad :.
For 4-hu'top. 2clasp.
. aLd I-hcok la ing Kid
aud bosskin. Guaranteed
In e.ery particular.
! but on Finest French
h Il a.d Famss id,al
FIsten n CLOVIS. These
G.cv,s are esEe ially re-
Ju-,ed in pr.ce from
Sl-15
Evening star., 1896-12-17

As good Suit ~ rliamas q 40
as sold last year n - for. ~ o 1TO
The regular So qsali'y Fdjamas Cd
are offpr,d thiS year at........-. apS
Finer qualities at 50. 81 sHi s..
Best selected stork in the city.
\ veritablc ocean of 30. gift" Nt,-k-
wear in exquisite light and dark cfi',ts
especially selected for the holiday
trad". Each Tie packed in a R6No
nice box. Only. ............t... NV~e
Evening star., 1896-12-17
CARRIAGE SHADES.

1O-inch Union Taffeta Silk Shades 81.
1O-inch Black Union silk Shad - 81.
1O-inch Gr"s Grain Silk Shades, plain
li'Ied-S2.
iOinrh Union Taffcia silk, with silk
lining 81 so and 81
1O-in"h t;ros Grain Silk Shad :, with
chiffon rufil. S3
1U-!nch Gros Grain silk Ruiiicd Shades
S2.J3. So AMI $3.50.
1O-incl BLACK silk Shades. lace Trim
med So. S3.75 ami 81,
lO-inrh Black Crepe de Chine Shades,
mounted On rxters;on rod-S5.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Elphonzo Youpgs Co.

Give lis moment of YOUR time
and we shall get your Christmas
patronage. We don't know of a
season before when we've been so
stocked-up with holiday groceries,
food products, &c. There isn't a
larger variety--nor perhaps larger
stock of choice, l,igh-grade things to
be found i'll the best New York
stores. e
Take nuts for instance We sell more and
better nuts than any other store in town
that's known by EVERYDAY. We've !: ton OF
the onl! this seasons crop OF genuine LOusi-
ara Creole pecans in this city. Th. crop
sn all; MI II uch carried from last
season In cold storage. Those what arr
offered you Ground town-good nuts, but not
M ar as good this seasons
We've the finest and mealiest GreIfol,le Wal
nuts ever sold in this city. and we our
second Invoice of genuine Princess Hapershcll
Almonds. or course, we've. California Paper
shell Almonds, extra large lstrian Fiberts,
New York state si,elibarks, Valencia shelled
Almonds.
What delicious Malaga Raisins!
Did you ever see larger clusters or
larger Raisins' We weren't satisfied
till we got the best. Something more
delicious still are those WiesDaden
Stuffed Prunes at SOC. box-fancy
box. More i'll a box than YOU
would suppose from looking at the
outside -'.o-.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
.h0gE@z!'s'9a ~ 2e='5J
GiVeable Gifts
For Both Sexes

E"iow Ne give a fsw samples % th>
hundreds "f substantial gifts thar vii
be- found In our s,ar, frr l.1ih ~,N,s.
u viii s@V" mgch running afuurd II ,aa
n"kc our establishment YOUR "sat''
head. lGartcss. TIL" siorc Is ja>t crowd
I'd with such git" suggestions - ~,
following:
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PARCHEEsr.

The best home same. Al Department Stores.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Tongft's chat is of two popular lines of giveables
Um bre1las. It is AN; an easy story to. to tell ell
Initials engraved ON metal mountings free
MOURNING UMBRELLAS.

26-iDch English Gloria Umbrellas 81.
26-inch silk Glo-ia Umbrellas, with
steel rGl- Sl.5O.
26-inch Union silk Umbrellas. with
steel roll 81
u aud Hiinch Union Silk Umbrellas,
with steel r.1-$2 30 and S26S.
26-inch AH-Silk Umbrellas, with steel
rod 81. 81 :nd s..
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77s3c.
Csc.
G n 2 e

Prices succeed the
above quotations by easy
steps up to $5 and So.
Among this seasons
novelties exclusively
our own-we show the
new Diamond Clasp A.
Evening Glove!
The Genuine French
Kid, with fourchette
forks of contrasting
colors.
Perfumed and Silk
lined Gloves are among
the styles bound to be
popular.
Mems Gloves-==finest
made, from @5c. up to
So. Every Glove ma
tcrial, every correct
style. All Gloves hand
sornely y boxed and ex-
changed if not right
size.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
COLORED | UMBRELLAS

26-inch Red, Blu. ant; Brown C.allgc-
able Silk Umbrellas, with fancy and
natural han'il,s-S26>, 81, 80, 81.
$40, $3.50 and 500
24-inch cha" abb silk jtlnbre:Ias.
with steel rul SIT, and So.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
UMBRELLAS

~ and 2'j-inch English ssIoria linn
brrilas, with natural wood handles
75c
24-inch English Gloria Umbrellas,
mounted On steel rods, with natural
wood ard Dresden handles
26-inch Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with
steel rods anil natural wool. French
horn, Dire: d IL and Mourning handles
Sl.5U.
26-iEciI Silk Gloria Umbr.llas. IN ,unt
nd ON steel rods. with nlturaI st.,;.b,
and crook Iai dle+-$1.
26-inch Union Twill silk UMBRELLAS
mounted on steel rods. with pearl
Handles S1I5.
finch Union Taffata SIX Umbrellas.
with steel rods and natural cr,,ok
lagd,-s 81
26-ineh Union Tafeta and Lisle spun
SIX mbrcllaS. with steel rods and
Dire d AMI natural hardl,s- -S..6s.
2G-inch All-s!lk Umbrellas, with Steel
rods and l.: turai handles s. 80 and So.
2G-inch Union Tafcta silk Umbrellas.
WIN steel rods and pearl, riger-cyc,
Dresden and burnt ivory hand.cs-s3.
26-inch Union TAhe;a SIX rmurel!as,
with steel rods nEd sil,rr-tri.nmcL mi
ural haEdles-f2.11J
2d-inch Ah-s.ik Umbrellas with steel
icds and fancy and itural handle-S4.
2jihc,I All : Tx t'nihrcl as with ST 81
rosis and slr"r-trimln d p,Irl handles
S3.I5.and S4J,
2G-inch Umbrella, with handsome
silrer-trimmc1 burnt ivory. pearl and
Dresden In niles special designs of
our own-SJ t. SO
Evening star., 1896-12-17

No Christmas dinner without
Plum Pueklins-woul(ln't be com
plete. IN eve taken care to get the
most delicious that We could find
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Arlington Stock Yards.
Notes.

The announcement of the marriage of
Miss Alice Lucas. daughter of GeorGe w
Lucas, to Mr. Leonard Meredith has hs, n
made, tn ceremony to take place on J4r.l-
Evening star., 1896-12-17

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Finest sorts OF Candies here, too.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
ANDY Gleason win cstick. for Reed.

Washington, February 25.-"I voted for
Blaine in 1879, 'S4. 'sS and 49," says
Andy Gleason, who has represented the
District of Columbia in the Republican
national conventions for sixteen years,
and who was recently elected for 1896
II would like to vote again for Blaine
this year." he added, "but inasmuch as
he has gone, will vote for that other
thoroughbred from Maine, Tom Read.
voted for Blaine in 1888 after Walker
Blaine, Emmons Blaine and Captain
Boutelle declared that he would not be a
candidate. ! voted for him On the last
ballot that year, and l went down in 1892
voting for him. / am a slayer, and am
proud of it.
.''This year L am for Tom Reed all the
way through. But believe there are
two thoroughbreds in the field this year,
and they are Tom Reed and Matt Quay.
Both of them stand by their friends.
believe that Tom Reed will be nomi-
mated; but if it amt in the cards, then l
would be likely to vote for Quay. because
I don't want to see any of the other can
didates nominated. Mind you. / will vote
for Reed all the way through, but if any
thing should happen that Reed can't get
the nomination, then l am for Quay. As
far as | can learn that is the prevailing
feeling. All any rate, Mckinley won t
be in it the least bit. !"
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
aboard with some marshals to take care

aboard with some marshals to take care
of the steamer
Having made the capture, Deputy
United States Marshal Kennedy went
aboard the Spanish consul's tug and
started back for the Battery landing to
get more assistance to capture the miss
ing tugs and the lighter which had gone
on down the bay to await the BERN uda
outside the Hook and transfer the ammu-
milton. Among the captives was General
Garoia's son and several other prominent
Cubaus. Four bags of gold were seized
by the maHshals and taken aboard the
Hudson.
= Revenue cutters Hudson and Chandler
soon overhauled the tugs and the steam
this city early this morn ing. All OF the
tilibusters will be arranged before Com
missioner Shields today. The seized
boats are tied up at the government pier
at the Battery. James MoCaldin, the
owner of the tugs, is prisoner on board
one Of them. He was in personal charge
of them last night when the seiaure took
place The steam lighter is laden down
with numerous boxes OF various sizes
which contain arms and ammunition.
There are about 100 long boxes such as
are usually used to convey rifles. On
one Of the square boxes is marked in
bold letters Medicine. The crew are
allaheld as prisoners. Down in the hold Of
the lighter are three Hotohkiss guns,
two Napoleon guns and some riot guns.
3 There are over 2, 600, 600 cartridges in
the boxes. There was quite a gathering
of shipping men about the seized tugs
and lighter this morning, and everybody,
even to the government inspectors, ex-
pressed regret that tho ship did not sue
oeed in Guiding the officers and get away.
The men arrested passed the nignJ on
board the tugs and tho steamer and early
this morning sixty-seven of them, in
Guiding the leader, General Galfzto
Garcia. DR.. E. W. Rodriguez and Captain
Hughes of the Bermuda, were landed at
the Batter and marched to the federal
building. They were forbidden to COM
municate with any one and no one was
permitted to share their captivity in the
room except caterer who brought the
breakfast.
4 The United States marshals say they
have in all nearly 200 prisoners. The
arrests were made in four raids at 10
O'Clock and O'Clock this morning.
None of the suspected vessels have been
seized. They are simply detained under
orders from Washington. The tugs are
at the barge office and the Bermuda with
a marshal on board was still at her
anch orage off Bedloe island at noon.
The tugs e. M. Timmins and George
L.. Garlick brought up from the Bermuda
at TO- 30 O'Clock 10 men. They we're
with but few exceptions Cubans. James
McCaldin who was arrested on his boat
last night was released on his own reoog
nizance.
Commissioner Shields has released all
the alleged filihusters except four.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

been received by Tracey here. The con-
TENTS were about the same as the first
letter only che epistle was dated Mat
held, Mass, and was signed George. The
letter to himself and mailed it in Boston
before. be left for this city. This was
done for blind and to account for the
possession, of the stamps. Having dis
posea OF an OF the stamps that he could
without attracting SUSPICION the nolice
believe that Tracey intended to mail
more stamps to himself in Auburn and
then work that town. 1t is believed that
Ira: Tracey Y Is the agent for gang of regular
postoiIce robbers VINO are trying to dis
pose of some of their stolen property. The
city marshal telephoned to Boston and
gave description Of Tracey and they are
WORKING up the case at that end of the
line. Tracey claims to be an engrayer
and to have worked at 81 Winter Street
he said that he met Bert Pool in Han.
over street boarding house.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
The Women,s Side.

Mrs. j. S. Head has written the fol-
lowing letter in regard to Mrs French,
who was a candidate tor the school
committee from Ward 5:
AT a meeting of the woman's commit
tee of Ward held Friday afternoon, at
265 State street. it was decided that it
would be unwise to make further effort
70 place woman OF the school board
this year.
In this decision, Mrs. French, candidate
for the position cnncurred. The menu
bers of the committee desire to place OIL
record their appreciation of the spirit
of magnanlmity and womanly helpful
ness which Mrs. French has shown
also desire the public to know there was
no oolluslon between candidates as has
been represented. Mrs. French did not
consent to accept the position of the
woman's candidate until Mrs. Brown
and DR.. Vose had ench positively and
repeatedly refused to allow their names
tic be used as candidates for school COM
mlttee. Mrs. French's acceptance was
given with the expressed5 avowal of each
that they would not under any circum-
stan COS accept the Office
Although Mrs. Browns name was used
for political purposes, even then Mrs.
French was magnanimous enough to
express her Willingness to withdraw al
together, If by SO doing, it would for
ward the educational interests of the city
Knowing that Mrs. Browns name was
used to defeat Mrs. French, the commit
tee would not consent to her withdrawal
In the caucus Mrs. French had 102 votes,
Mrs. Brown 5S and DIR. Files So, show
ing conclusively that large majority
were in favor Of having woman upon
the school board. Had the situation re-
manned unchanged and the contest been
a lair one, the committee believe the
desired result would nave been obtained
The withdrawal of both opposing can
didates and the substitution of DR.. Vose
was wholly irregular, and contrary to
the rules governing nominate ms an
nouncsd by the Republican city com
mittee.
y We appreciate the high qualifications
and praiseworthy spirit of Mrs. French
during this contest. and heartily thank
tho intelligent voters of Ward s who
have so manfully kept their allegiance
to our cause through both oauouses.
Though cast down we are not DESTROYED.
Our cause Is just, and the women of
this city will never be satisfied until
they have direct voice in the manage
ment of our public schools.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
Base Ball Notes,

Hi Ladd, he of the lengthy limb and
tight trousers, has signed his fourth an
nual Fall River contract.
Jack Leighton will visit friends in this
city next month.
Secretary Rice. of the Bangor Associa-
ton, was in Boston recently and there
saw Manager Long, who told him that
he had signed short stop named Thorpe
from the New York State League, who
has fine record. He has already signed
five pitchers and will have seven when
the season opens.
Yerrick has not yet signed with Boston
and is probably waiting for more money.
Mains will not go to Boston because
they don't offer him SO much as Lewiston
would pay him. He says that il Boston
W ants him she must pay his price,
Magoon has not yet signed with Port
land.
Fitzmaurioe, who was with Fall River
last year. may go to Lewiston.
The Cuban Giants will play at Lewis
ton April 23d.
It is reported that Bangor will pur-
chase the release of Nyce from Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
is HE A POST OFFICE RoBsER.
Jack Tracey Arrested While Trying to Sell
Stamps at Discount.

Yesterday morning Deputy Marsh al
Sterling ordered the arrest of q man
giving the name of Jack Tracey on sus-
picion of robbery. The man went rinto
Davis Bros pawn shop on Fore street
and offered to sell ten dollars worth of
stamps for eight dollars. Officer Massure
arrested Tracey and took him to the sta
ton. He told Deputy Sterling that he
came here from Boston Monday
night OIL the boat and when
he went to the post office yesterday
morning found there letter ad-
dressed to him from Boston containing
s35. 45 worth OF stamps. This letter he
claimed was from man in South Brain
tree, Mass, who owed him S85 for a gun.
To prove these statements were true
Tracey as he calls himself exhibited the
letter in which he received the stamps.
The epistle was addressed to Jack Tracey
Portland, Me-, and had been mailed in
Boston, February %. The postmark on
the envelope was Hoston, but the letter
itself was dated South Braintree, Febru,
airy 40. 1t said II send you the amount
of money owe you. This is a little one
horse town and can't get money order
as you wanted me to and so " i'll have to
send you postage stamps instead. All of
tine family are we'll and I hope you will
get the job you are looking for. Very
truly yours, Bert Pool"
Among other letters in his pocket was
one addressed to "Charlin Douglass,
Auburn, Me- 1t was written by tho
same person that wrote the letter adj
dressed to Jack Tracey bat was not
sealed This letter was in a stamped en-
yelope as was the one claimed to have
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
AN HONEST MAN.

Dear Editor: Please inform your readers
that II written to coniidentaly. l will mail in
a sealed letter. the plan pursued by which
was permanently restored to health and manly
vigor. after years of suffering from Nervous
Weakness. night losses and weak, ishrunken
parts.
| have no scheme to exhort money from any
one whomso-ver. | was robbed and swindled
by the quacks until ] nearly lost faith in
mankind. but thank Heaven. l anu now
well, vigorous and strong, and anxious to
make this certain means OF cure known to
ALL
Having nothing to sell or send c. o. ID. Iwant
no money. Address JAS. A. HARRIS,
Delray, Mich, Box 1856.