The morning times., 1896-10-04

is her favorite among mortals He has
had numerous letters from ber
Gen. Butler. as stated is now engaged
In the scrutiny OF Browns title to the val
liable estate left him by his grandfather
IL is understood that he will shortly com
plete the case, and will transmit a brief
from thespint land, by Some process Snown
to himself and the distinguished litisant
1t will be filed in the supreme court OF
the District, in the regular course. as the
preliminary step to a restoration Of the
property.
Art is Mr. Browns passion. Ills speci-
mems Of drawing are really superior fash
Toned with delicate taste and skill. In
his younger days he enjoyed the advan-
tages OF Course OF instruction in then
famous art school in Philadelphia. where
his talent was developed 10 a wonderful
degree. and the knowledge gainei has nos
departed from him.
HIS ART EDUCATION.
He is lover of the beautiful IS a gooo
judge Of effects, whether In or cut Of na-
lure. and loses no opportunity to gratify
MS tastes. Those who are acquainted with
aim and appreciate his talent nave sought
to give him opportunity to aulticate it,
ana lie has spent hours in the .,,aI art
galleries, admiring the products of 9TH
CTS anu making very successful attempts ut
repro duction.
HIS education In other lines Is superior.
He has been u careful observer. and his
memory is Storehouse OF knowledge thus
gained III the stars and his spirit ad-
'iseFs approve ne Will talk Tor houurs in n
most entertaining Way OF past present and
future, upon each topic with equal facility.
Mr.. Brown Is an ardei BRYAN partisan.
and Is at all times prepared TO advocate
his election. He has advices from the
ate Emperor William which Confirms he,
belief in the silver idea, and If anything
were needed to confirm him in that faith
t his admiration of the Boy Orator and
lis method OF campaigning. The spirit
world. he says, is unanimous Tor tue Ne
braskan.
The residents OF the celestial sphere are
taking more interest in the issues of the
present contest than was exhibited in any
previous year since Washingtor's day, ex-
cepiing only the camraign preceding the
war. There are some there kIcsers on Bry-
an, or course. but the majority is great,
1hL .l 10 an ul'DIOheu CUSTOM 70 enforce
the unit rule.
Mr.. Brown was born in Richmond. but
early drfted to the North. At The begin
ming nr the civil conflict he was in Phila-
delphia and served successfully as a re-
cruiting officer. H. was afterwards at the
'front.' as a volunteer, and was wounded.
lie was alsc the mark of a Mexican bullet
n his leg, received while caInpaig ignin,
down there under Gen ToyIor
Most Of his time since the civil war
has been spent in Washington. During
the first few years succeeding the reign
of GOV. Shepherd, Brown and leader
named COhel we're together prominently
Identified with labor circles, and in the
work OF agitation the former contributed
largely to the movement by the exercise
of his artistic talent. he painting all the
signs and caricatures
Mr.. Brown spends large portion OF his
time at the home Of Mr.. John Steinley
at No. 500 East Capitol street. He renders
assistance in many of the duties OF the
household, but is careful Tot to violate
the instructions OF bis 5CG giant guards
men, who have enjoined him to do no
more work His time is therefore, largely
devoted to the study of astrology, reading.
and Coulmuning with his friends in the
spirit world. He is u vegetarian and .
total abstaiuer from alcoholic liquors