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Evening star., 1896-12-29
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,


Schedule in effect Det emper /, 1896.
All trains arrive and leave at Pennsylvania pas.
500 A.M.-Daily-Local for Danville, Charlotte
and way stations. Connects ut Manassas for Stras-
SnS, HarlsoneurE and way stations daily e1cet;
daily for the Natural Bridge ami Lexington. ,.~
MAIL; Carries Pullman BufYet Sleepers, New York
and Washington to jacksonville, uniting at Sails
Springs. n. C.; Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tenn,
and at Charlotte with Pullman Sleeper for Augusta.
Via NeM 10 and
and Pullman Sleeper New York to Atlanta. Selti
sunset 10 eanT ovTs wthouS
IhrcTgh Sleeper on this train every Saturday, to
San Francisco without change:
4:Ol P;M--Local for Front Royal. Strasburg and
Harrisonhnrg, daily, except sunday.
1oi, 1;oi -paily-L1cal for Gharlottesville:
WESTERN vEsTiBULED LIMITED. composed Of
Pullman vestIbuled sleepers, Dining Cars and Day
sna spnss New 70
via Charlotte. Columbia. Savannah and Jackson.
VILE Vile Tdsi and New % York to Memphis VIA
Ianta: Southern Railway Dining Car Greensboro to
TRAiSs on WASHINGTON AND OHIO D1vrs
ION Leave Washington 9:O1 Am. daily and 4:4t
or a pna daily s%nsag.
day. for Leesburg, and 6:25 pm. daily for Herndon
om Round a rs s da ana
cept Sunday. from Hernlon. S:34 IN. daily except
Through trains from the south arrive at Wash.
@anaasas sf5 Division and daily
Tickets, Sleeping Car reservation and informa.
tion furnished at ofices 81 and 1900 Pennsylvania
W.. a. GREEN, General supt.
]. n. CTLP. Tranic Manager
W. A TURK. Gen Pass Agent
L. 8. BROWN. Gen Agent Pass. Dept.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
The Van Essen Bequest.

Some years ago the late Peter Won Essen
of Georgetown left $4,000 10 be expended
on "the free white schools of Georgetown"
This money has remained in the treasury
for many years, as the District could not
use it in accordance with the terms of the
will, and the heirs could not recover il.
Senate bill 1856, providing that the Com
missioners be given authority to use the
money, is now before the District commits
tee and while the Commissioners are urg-
ing its passage the heirs are endeavoring
to prevent the proposed legislation.
The Metropolitan Extension.
Donald Mcpherson has written to Mr..
Mcmillan, chairman of the Senate commit
tee on the District of Columbia, regarding
the proposed extension of the Metropolitan
railway line. This extension, Mr.. McPher-
SON says, is totally inadequate for the
needs of the section of country lying north
of Florida avenue. He says the bill is well
enough as far as 1t goes, but IL does not go
far enough to suit him. Mr.. Mcpherson
SAYS:
Beginning at the roads intersection at
Columbia road or Connecticut avenue with
Florida averue, the line should go due
northward on Columbia road to 18th street
to be extended as shown by the new map
Of the Commissioners; thence due north
ward on 18th street to Howard avenue in
MOunt 1ltdsdnl, anu tntHCt III tHG ulrtC-
ton and to the extent that may be agreed
upon by the Commissioners, provided IL is
deemed advisable to go beyond Howard
avenue at this time, to terminal facilities.
This extension is decidedly important In
furnishing proper and needed facilities 10
all Lanier Heights, large part of Merid-
ian HILL the Walbridge subdivision of In
gleside, Browns subdivision OF Ingleside
and Mount Pleasant. and also the Denison
ard Leighton subdivision Of lngleside. This
will cover properly the whole locality be-
tween the park and 14th street not ade-
quately supplied by the 14th street line
without encroaching on Its fair or legiti-
mate aUmain.
Second. This extension would give direct
and easy access to the Geological Park at
Kenesaw avenue intersection for all the
patrons Of the whole Metropolitan lines,
one of the great arguments for an extended
charter. The distance Of said intersection
of 18th street with Kenesaw avenue from
the park Is only about 200 feet. This would
be as accessible as any railroad entrance
can be made without q disagreeable and
expensive loop. For the present Il would
answer every purpose.
.-An persons go by Connecticut avenue
afoot. Of course, on leaving the car. Here
tofere 10 railway charter has been consid-
cred extending northward that failed TO
reach the park and Mount Pleasant
The whole right OF way. except $50 or
575 feet. II already opened. or will be dedi-
Gated, and to obtain 30 valuable n charter
cf about q mile and q half ought to re-
quire the company to condemn 80 small an
amount.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
Failed to Pay a Debt.

A court-martfal has been ordered to con-
vene at Whipple Barracks Ariz., for the
TRIAL Of Lieut.. Col H. E. Noyes, I'd Cavalry,
on the charge Of having failed to repay q
small sum Of money borrowed twelve years
ago from an enlisted man serving under
him. 1t is contrary to military etiquette
for commissioned officer to borrow money
from an enlisted man. and 1t is contrary 10
regulations to repudiate an honest obliga-
tion. 1t Is alleged that the loan In ques-
tion was made In 1882, when the ofiicer
was major, and that when the matter
was reported some time after to Gen. Eheri-
dan, then In command OF the army, he de-
clined to interfere on the ground that the
collection of the debt was q matter tor the
civil courts and not for the army The
present authorities feel, however, that the
case calls for thorough investigation by a
military court,
Evening star., 1896-12-29
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule in effect December Z, 1896.
Leave Washington from station corner Of New
For chcaso assses and ssa
trains 1000 am, sos p.m. eS''0u'eu A''n''e'
For Cincinnati. st. Louis and indianapolis, Yes
Tor pttsnaea and snS IL 80 PIN
.,FSs Fs; Winchester and way stations. 1000 am
.anooea. Knoxville. Bristol and Roanoss. 900 @
EEsr E Larsy. s:4o s p.ni an'dshs: dsii9.
,7o GG Bs!timore s,d1 week days. 800 60 17:0s
$50 $50 800 sass 80 800 1s sis .s:S IS
1ss 1;es .|;oS dS ssSs sm 1sls SO. 's:SS
Ess E ANNAPOLIS s}s and d $50 nsn., a@, 1910 and
4;SS Ear pP Frsas1,nS Sundays $50 m. t:!e pm
For For RaSsrs,STn: RasS sSS 1000 am and
go. $50; Toy pm sundays. i:i5. 7:o5 p pm
go so ene ais Ta, gSin.. s ws $50 eeS:
ia 70 pm. Sundays. 900 am. 1:l5. 4:50. 7:0o.
iIFa For washington Junction and way points. 7:s,
Am. 4 I'm. 4;ao. $50 pm week days. lis pm. Sun
horsE1 s5 s1s BnaE aE Il sE foE Il new YORK AND
PHILADELPHIA
rIsS TSr sisds5pSa ssIa Sss 9ess sns the
night: Sleeping Car open at 1000 o'clock) sun
GAYS 600 Am Dining Carr. n2:35 Dining Carl.
800 sos Dining Carl 1901 night, Sleeping Car
open !0:o0 O'Clock Additional trains for Philadel-
Bunet Parlor Cars OH all day trains.
For Atlantic City 1000 am, 1900 noon and
i2:32 p m week days. 1885 pm. Sundays.
fE1cept Sunday. Express trains.
baggage called for and checked from holels and
Ttstdsnces by Union Transfer CO. orders left
tit ket onices. 619 Pennsylvania avenue NV, New
YORK avenue and 18th street and Mt depot.
WM. NJ. GREENE CHAS q S(,IJIJ
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass, Agt.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND Mt. VERNON
RAILWAY.

WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND Mt VERNON
RAILWAY.
From Station, 49,. ST. and Penna. ave.
49, In effect July 20.
FOR ALEXANDRLA.-G:40, 7.05. 7:35 e1.. $500.
siso .is,os s1; 500 $50 ,lo:oa e1.; LOO. B:4S
$50 400 e1., s4:15 eI.. i:1t, 800, $40 ex..
5;5o '6;eo eI., $40. 100. $780, 1900. 1000.
'Daiy.
FROM ALExANDRIA.-S:55. CPS. e:5s, 7:.o ex;.
III ;0o. 11:4O. '12:25, sI:O6 ex., 1:15, 900,
2:4O. '3:O6 ex., 400, '4:25, 4:45 e1.. 4:4S ex.
900, '1U:0O, Ill co.
sDaily.
FOR MOUNT VERNON. RIVERSIDE AND WAY
STATlONS.-*6:4O. 1905. 'l1:O0. l2:05, 2:05,
DAILY.
FOR ARLINGTON, Daily-s:O0 900, 1905 II 90.
I2:Oo, 1:1o, 2:o5. 2:4O. 500, 6O5, TOO, 500.
bassage checked free for passengers holding first
class tickets at station. Bicycles 26 cents each.
G. E ABBOTT, GEO. r. PHILLIPS,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
DR.. SHADES
Sh'"ri"um Discovery for Consump-
ton Administered at Reduced
Rates, SO Per Month.
All Applicants for Treatment BEFORE
the 18th of january. 1897, win
Receive Treatment at the Re-
duced Price of SO n Month
Until Cured.

DR. Shades chloridum discovery for consnmp; Ion
is conceded TO have cured larger percentage Of
throat. lung. catarrhal and bronchial diseases than
all other treatment combined
Dr. Shade has been permanently located in Wash
ington for Eve years.
Interview fee permanent cures. the result OF
pr Shades chloridum discovery for consumption:
keference-Dr. Patterson, 20 St ne. Dr. Me-
hini' 20 oth ST. Sc; Miss Lillian Hunt, 1io4 18Th
ST. NV; Mrs. Bender. 1922 9th ST. NV; Mrs Hol-
hand, eoi 9th st. ne; Mrs. Hughes. 40 Tth .t.
sw-; W. Sanford Brown. 2I&5 ST NV
write or call for booklet. Symptom blank, Sc
for those desiring home Treatment. CousnI,a
tion free. l2S2 l4th st. DIR. Shade in charge.
dea6-5t
Evening star., 1896-12-29
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
$3.50
UPRIGHT. ).
s$225
S1O down and 81 monthly.

SlW down and 81 monthly.
The two Uprights advertised at
SIo5 in Saturdays Star and Sundays
Post were sold Monday morning be-
fore noon. Here is another special
almost as good for tomorrow. We
want to close out all the small lines
OF pianos left from Our great Christ
mas stock this week Just one left
of those Magnificent Dark Rose
wood Orchestral Upright Grand
Pianos, with three pedals, including
the famous PRACTICE PEDAL,
largest case and longest octave made,
continuous hinges top and fall
board, all the latest Improvements,
guaranteed ten years. sold by dealers
at $3.50. AS a special drive to close
out this line only. .$225
Terms, $Io down and 81 monthly.
Beautiful embroidered Japanese
silk scarf and new-style hardwood
stool included.
No exchanges.
This instrument will sell itself-it
is the highest grade upright ever Of
ifered in Washington at $225 and on
these easy terms.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
An ARBIrRArloN CONFERENCE,

Prospects for Acceptance by Vene-
: xuela Are Good.
A conference was held at the British en-
bassy yesterday afternoon IL regard to the
arbitration treaty between Great Britain
and Venezuela There were present Sec
retary Olney, Ambassador Pauncefote, Min
lister Andrade and Counsel Storrow. After
the conference 1t was stated that the pros
poets Of an acceptance of the settlement
by Venezuela are good. 1t is understood
however. that there are important limita-
tions to this acceptance, which appear to
make the case less hopeful of an immediate
and satisfactory conclusion than has been
expected.
1t is practically settled that there will be
no extra session of the Venezuelan con-
gress. but that the regular session win be
advanced twenty days, under custom pre-
vailing in Venezuela.
There appears to be some question as to
the nature Of Venezuela's position.
Want to Know the Details.
President Crespo and the government au-
thorities have expressed satisfaction with
the general results of the settlement SO far
as they secured arbitration, yet they have
not yet expressed official approval of all
the details of the settlement. On the con-
trary, there sc ms to be very earnest de-
sire at Caracas for more exact information
on the terms of the treaty. When the set
tlement was made in Washington a rough
draft of the general features of the settle
ment was made. This contemplated the
subsequent negotiation Of an arbitration
treaty between Great Britain and Venezue-
la on the general lines prescribed by the
settlement. But the Venezuela authorities
prefer to see the treaty itself, instead of an
agreement for a treaty, and the present In
dications are that Venezuela will give no
acceptance until the entire. phraseology of
the treaty. with all its terms and qualifi-
cations. is completed. This may take con-
siderable time. The general expectation
was that Venezuela would first accept the
proposed method of settlement. Then dip
lomatic relations between Great Britain
and Venezuela would follow, as a matter
OF course. When these relations were re-
established, the British minister at Car
acas could readily take up the negotiations
OF the proposed arbitration treaty. At
present, however, there Is no disposition to
await the gradual maturing OF this COM
plete treaty. and 1t Is little short OF settled
that the treaty will have to be Forthcoming
and all the incidental negotiations closed
before the desired Venezuelan ratification
IL secured.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
Annoyance to Anerac.n shipp,n.

annoyance 70 American Shipping.
The action Of the Colombian. authorities
In defaining the American schooner Whit
ford nearly three weeks last spring at
Colon may be made the basis for q correc-
tion of many Of the petty oficial annoy
ances and Illegal obstacles that have been
thrown In the way Of American shipping
merchants doing business with the Spanish
main, At least assurances have been given
to persons interested in the Whitford that
the State Department would move energet-
ically In that direction.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
Superiority OF Anericaa Petroleu-

Superiority OF American Petroleum.
Z United States Consul Sawter. at CLAN
chau. says that, Notwithstanding very ia
vorable concessions made to Russia under
treaty, and the reduction Of railroad freight
rates, Russian petroleum exporters have not
yet been able to succeed in their contest
with the Standard Oh Company in the
struggle for German trade. The consul
gives figures to sustain his assertion, and
expiains the catses for tho Russian failure
one being the superiority Of American coal
oil
Evening star., 1896-12-29
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY m
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS VESTIBULED
ELECTRIC LIGHTED. STEAM HEATED. ALL
MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS. STA
TON SIXTH AND STREETS. Il
Schedule in effect December 13, 1895.
Z:20 Pm. DAILY-Cincinnati and st. Louis Spe-
eialaSolid train for Cincinnati. Pullman seepers
TO cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis
and st Louis without change Parlor ears Clncin-
11:37 PM. DAILY-F. L. " Limited -soltl train
for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers Cincinnatt
Lexington and Louisville without change. Open
aor, dor reception OF PASSENGERS q! pm Pullman
compartment car TO Virginia Hot Springs, without
change. Tuesdays and saturdays Daily connection
LOT the Springs. Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago
1897 AN. EXCEPT sUNDAY-via Richmond
for Old Point and Norfolk. Only rail line.
20 Pm. DAHY-Fcr Gordonsville, Charlottes-
Sunday.
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Offices. 5i3 and 14c1 Pennsylvania avenue, I1IO E
street northwest. and at the station.
II. w. FULLER.
nol5-SSd General Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1896-12-29
LADIES GOODS.

J. ROCAO., HAIR UktssStsR
Manufacturer Of Coinures, Braids, Banes, Waves
Wigs and all Hair Goods
Ornaments In real shell haDd-cut only.
Cosmetics, dyes and washes Of known reliabilit,
at lowest ufcess
912 18th st. NV.
Special agent for Extait velo1tine. OricntaIfns
and Fan Fortihante. de4-1n
Evening star., 1896-12-29
kentuckyys. Eiectorsl vote settlea

kentucly,s Eleeturstl Vote :Settlea
Chairman Roberts ef the state repubfi-
can committees of kantticly. say& that as
the democratic. state ei'ommittee has thus
utterly abandoned the c6ntest on electors
the republicans viii mot push their case
against Col. Smith. the one democratic
electcr, but will let the matter drop. KEN
tuclyss vote In the ELECTORAL college viii
stand twelve for AcKiniey and one for
Bryan
Evening star., 1896-12-29

SEALSKIN AND AL OTHER FUR GARMENTS
dyed and altered into latest styles. Fur novel;
ties made 10 order. Miss @. CUNNINGHAM, 1910
9Th St NV. hst N and o sth no2S I'm
Evening star., 1896-12-29

Z The Excelsior Machine and Boiler Works
Company OF Chicago failed yesterday. A.
sets and liabilities each about $4,000
Evening star., 1896-12-29

for long whl1c, and vouldh't Be without It.
know It's q ecc1 medicine John HarTtna, post
Evening star., 1896-12-29
FOR EXCHANGE

OWNER, WITH 5000 CASH DESIRES To EN-
change Groom frame house In NV. for brick
logse. with m not 10 exceed $500. Address
BUSINESS ", Star ofnce. deoS-2.s
FOR EXCHANGE AN EXCLUSIVELY AUTHOR
lied TO trade $l5O,OO0 worth of improved proper
ties, valued on cash basis from 81 500 to $500
each. and clear OF all incumbrances for vacant
ground also clear of membranes. This Is a rare
opportunity exchange for income property with
ineurrinS debt. JOHN NJ. HENDERSON with
J. = wag~amanl, 700 1ith st. down stairs)
del9-2w
Evening star., 1896-12-29
STEAM CARPET CLEANING

THE OFFICE OF THE ANNOTATED STEAM
Carpet Cleaning and Renovating Works and u.
8. Mattress Co is removed to 507 flth st NV
Good work and low figures. Works lO6s and 1857
2sth st. NV. Tel. S04 u. NEWMYER. Mgr sel-tf
Evening star., 1896-12-29
DR.. LEATHERMAN,

=. = - ,.
Specialist in all forms Of apecial 7direasez Hy-
drocele, yaricocelo and Structure cur1d. Consul.
fation free. Hours, to II, to d; EUes., THURS
delh-1me - = -
Evening star., 1896-12-29
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

TOR RENT-5-RoOM HOUSE; BARN: Z ACRES
of rich garden land. = horses and farming impic-
ments. Also acres: 3-room house and arrange
ment for raising chickens; miles from city: on
electric railroad. Also small and large tract of
land for sale; some low three dollars S3,
per JAMES f. CLEMENT,
sle29-3t' 1921 + st. NV
FOR sALE-OR EXCHANGE FOR HOUSE IN CITY
-I56- farm. mile from Rockville. Nd. !; nice
dwelling; crops In; water in every field Value,
Evening star., 1896-12-29
MEDMAEsI.
DIR. Nicholson

seases; eiectrtcil treatmetH il Rftaiynls; houn.
to Y 70 9; Tues; Thui4rr aSssyenings to 8
Evening star., 1896-12-29
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS

CHARLES s BuNpY,
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS
OF all the 6tatea ana Territories.
BIT ~ Ut. NV. usU Equity buildin1).
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-03-28

What makes Niagara falls power pos
sible is the fact that Lake Superior,
Lake Michigan. Lake Huron aud Lake
Erie, with combined area Of 90. 600
square miles, representing the reservoirs
OF some 250, 900 square miles of water
shed. are situated 500 feet above the sea
level The great volume of water fall
ing over the vast territory flows ON its
natural course to the Atlantic ocean
with but slight descent, until il Is
brought into the narrow Niagara river.
when. in the rapids just above the falls,
Il declines 90 feet and then, with sin
gle plunge, drops into the abyss. l05 feet
below. Eminent engineers have COM
puted that 21o. 900 cubic feet of water
pass over the falls every second. repre-
senting in theoretical energy over 5000.
900 horsepower. -Cassier's Magazine.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-03-28
THE ELDERS PRAYER.
It Was Out OF tho Regular Order, blu
Proved Emcacious.

It Was Out of tho Regular Order, but
Proved Enfcacious.
The Rev. II. d. Fisher could not
resist the temptation to tell story ON
brother minister:
1T was Presiding Elder Still Of the
Methodist church. The good old man
is dead now. and it can't do any harm
to tell this story of him.
1.-THE early travelling of the elder in
Kansas was not easy. He had a mule
on which he used to ride. and this mule
was not always obedient. One day the
elder and his mule encountered swol-
len stream. Along the edge of the
stream the elder and his mule strayed
in hope of finding a safe crossing.
Finally the elder found tree that over
hung the stream, and from which he
believed he could swing to the other
side But the mule couldn't swing.
He could swim. however, which the
elder couldn't.
"All the extra clothing and the Bible
were made into bundle and tied ON
the mules back and the animal led to
the water He swan safely across and
began eating grass ON the other side.
1.-THE elder looked at the swinging
limb. and dropping to his knees, prayed
fervently that he might make no mis-
take in getting across. Then he swung
out and landed safely.
He knelt and thanked the Lord.
But there was u new obstacle. The
mule was having good time in the
grass and refused TO be caught again.
Several well directed efforts flew wide
Of the mark. and the good elder was in
desperation. He must keep his appoint
ment and he couldn't walk it. There
was but one thing for the elder to do,
and the elder did it. Down in the
damp grass he dropped ON his knees
and prayed the Lord to help him catch
the mule
This is the only instance l ever
heard of in which man called ON the
Lord to help him catch mule. and to
his dying day the elder firmly believed
the Lord did it, though it took them
both some time. Topeka Journal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-03-28
THE PRIZE FIGHT OF The Fu CURE.
Al 1t May 30 Served Up by the Reporter
Hundred Years Hence.


"Denver Ed Smith stepped into the
ring and shook hands with Bill Higgins
at precisely o'clock.
First Round. Denver Ed" led with
a bunch of silver statistics delivered
rapidly. Higgins countered with quo
tation from Adam Smith. Light spar
ring ensued, neither contestant oeing
injured.
Second Round. Higgins started III
by rushing Ed all over the ring. ia
ducked cleverlv and met his opponent
with body blow from Sauerbeck s ia
bles Honors even.
Third Round. Smith aimed power
full silver argument at Higgins head
but fell short. Bill rushed in and IN
fighting ensued, with hot exchange OF
epithets. Bills friends claimed a foul,
but the referee would not allow 1t.
Round slightly in Smiths favor.
Fourth Round. Smith pursued the
same tactics, but Bill gave ground
Bill is Kissed Bill counters on Ed S
plea for bimetallism. Both men fighting
hard. Ed drops to avoid punishment.
Fifth Round. Both men slightly
winded. Bill starts in with terrific
volley of treasury statistics straight
from the shoulder. Ed goes to his knees,
but is up in moment and upper cuts
with a report Of the crime Of 1878. A
straight Touchdown, the round closing
all in Eds favor.
Sixth Round "A repetition of the
preceding, Ed having the best Of it.
Seventh Round This was the hot
test round Of the fight. Bill reached for
Eds position with statistical report,
but Ed was not there. He ducked clev.
erly and met Bill half way with state
ment of the volume of the currency
since 1880. Bill staggered little, but
recovered and tried to rush in anc
clinch. He failed, but succeeded IL
landing an argument in return. Boil
men exchanged hot blows, then sprung
together and clinched. falling. They
were almost carried to their corners
where their seconds were stimulating
them with works ON the theory O
finance.
Eighth Round. Bill got Ed in a cor
ner, read chapter OF an answer e
COINS Financial School" to him
Foul claimed, but not allowed. E'
rushed Bill furiously. Both men weak
Ninth Round to the Seven Hundred
and Fifty sixth. -Uneventful rounds
both men working hard, but too weak t.
do damage.
Seven Hundred and Fifty -seventl
Round. AFTER a short exchange of fain
blows the referee interviewed and de
clared the contest a draw. -Chicag
Record.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-03-28

In the "reminiscences of an Emil
grant Milesian" is the following curl
Gus anecdote Stack, formerly of Washes
regiment, was among the officers Of the
Irish brigade who went ON half pay at
its dissolution. He had remained on
half pay so long that he became the
oldest colonel in the army. He obtained
his promotion to the rank of major gen.
eral after a somewhat curious interview
with the Duke of York, the commander
in chief at that time Having solicited
the honor of an audience Of his royal
highness, he received an intimation
that the duke would receive him at the
Horse Guards next day. He was punctual
in his attendance, and being introduced
to the commander in chief was honored
by the customary question:
well, colonel. what can / do for
your"
perceive, sir, " replied Stack, THAT
there is n brevet coming out, in which
hope to be included. | am the senior
colopel in his majesty IS service. -
"True, Colonel Stack, but give me
leave TO ask you Of what religion you
are?''
II am Of the religion of major gen
eral "
The duke bowed. and Stack was ga
zetted-