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Evening star., 1896-12-23
Their Right of Wax

VIM o. Denison has filed a bill in equity
-tSainst VIM. kesley Schoepf and others.
praying that n deed conveying right of
way Tor the Maryland and Washington
Railway Company through lots and I, in
Ihe SUBDIVISION known as CRANKY, be sur
rendered up for cancellation, and that Mr.
Schoepf be entoined from parting with or
recording il. The complainant charges
that he received no consideration for The
t' tdhd conveyed, ana says that the company
has failed 10 complete the road in the time
II agreed 10 do
Attorney Samuel Maddox represents the
o.-lpiafuaut
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Duunii9s At the home and has cost I'd to
tne present time about s70.O00 II is con-
- uSceo OF white marble and IL situated
IN the rear Of the home proper. next 10
sheridan Hail The structure 10 a one
story anair. with. a basement, and the
aoor opens Into large lobby. whence
oroao IRON etairways lead to the main
auditorium. The hall proper n "a by 20
feet, and capable OF seating about 100 per-
sons. The stage is 80 feet wide and 30 feet
deep. and the opening of the proscenium
large and commodious, and Will accommo-
date probably. 100 people The stage is
fitted with all the appliances for the proper
management Of scenery, and the curtain
have not yet been placed in position. but
viii be of the regular opera chair pattern.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Mr.. Theo. w. Birnex,. Tr,n

Mr.. Theodore w. Birney. one of the best
known of the younger members of the local
bar, has. upon the advice of his physicians.
left the city for Arizona. Some months ago
Mr.. Birney caught severe cold during a
fishing trip. with the result that his lungs
became so badly affected that his phys!-
clans deemed it unwise for him to remain
here during the winter months. They ad-
vised him to spend the winter in Arizona
and a few days ago he left for Phoenix, In
that state. There he will remain until
warm weather. and. II II should prove nec-
essary, until he fully RECEIVERS his health.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
swamp Land Lists Approved.

By approval of a swamp Land list yester-
day Minnesota received 69.6S1 acres III
the Duluth land district and North Dakota
II .261 acres. These lands are for the bene-
fit of the schools for the deaf and dumb,
school of mines reform schools, state nor
NAL school and agricultural colleges
Evening star., 1896-12-23
GEN. wEYLER.s PLAN.
He Proposes to Starve Out the lnsur-
gents.

gents.
Captain General Weyler arrived at 4
O'Clock yesterday morning at Mariel, Cuba,
and was at Artemisa by 10 o'clock, whence
he proceeded by coach, in company with
General Arolas, Chief of Staf Escribano
and General Weyler's son, who is an sid
to his father.
General Weyler has ordered that the
cattle be gathered up Immediately by the
guerillas, in order to deprive the insur-
gents of their food supply.
General Weyler took breakfast at IL
O'Clock. and upon leaving for the field was
escorted by the Principe squadron of col
ored fremen Of Havana.
Sick soldiers to the number Of 4S6 have
arrived here from Artemisa and other
places in the province of Pinar Del Rio.
The towns in that province from Artemisa
to Pinar Del Rio are said to be improving
from sanitary point of view. and 10 be
now in healthy condition, diseases Icing
on the decrease.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Trinity Commandery. No. so has
elected the following officers: George
B. Rose, NC; Emma y. Johnson. V.N.C:
Elizabeth C. Duryee, W-P.; E. j. Pattee
y. of r., Sacket Duryee, t; ]. W. Murphy
VIII; Charles Z. Biondi, Wig; Joseph
Herbert. W.O-G.; trustees, George w N
Gusts. James Fl. Harvey and ". e. Glib
son. Installation will be held the evening
OF January I. 1897, at Golden Cross Hall
BIG Pennsylvania avenue southeast
Evening star., 1896-12-23
GREAT EXCITEMENT,

In the West End the reserve force of the
third police precinct is taxed 10 its uttermost
in keeping the walks open leading to the
Western market so the great crowds clam
Cring for admission can purchase their
Christmas supplies. The Western market
is at the corner of 21st and X streets, and
will be open December "a. from Z am. to
IL midnight
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Attention is called TO the remaining stock
OF wines of George Z. Kennedy & Sons
11l6 Conn. ave. NV. az private sale. Some
Eare bargains in old wines Of their own i'm
portation- Call and inspect Percival NJ
Brown. assignee -AdNt
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Tomorrow the Inst nnx

tomorrow viii be positively the last day
you can obtain set of that great reference
work, the Encyclopaedia Dictionary. now
being sold at dollar down and 81. 80 per
month, at the Palais Royal, corner 11th and
u streets. Better get your set tonight. =
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Tomorrow the Last Day.

tomorrow will be positively the last day
work. the Encyclopaedia Dictionary, now
being sold at dollar down and 81. so per
month. at the Palais Royal, corner 11th and
G streets. Better get your set tonight. :
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth G.. Sweeney.
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Sweeney, widow of P.
II. Sweeney. and mother of W. II. Sweeney
of the government printing office died last
tight at her residence, No. 105 F street
northeast. Mrs. Sweeney was well known
as devoted Christian mother and one ever
ready TO help the needy. The funeral serv-
ices will be held at ST. Aloysius Church to-
morrow morning al . o'clock.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Tomorrow the Last Day.

Tomorrow will be positively the last day
you can obtain a set of that great reference
work, the Encyclopaedia Dictionary, now
being sold at dollar down and $50 per
month. at the Palais Royal, corner 11th and
O streets. Better get Your set tonight.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-Eugenie Blair In
East Lynne" s---.
Bitou Theater.-'Iittle Trixie"
Columbia Theater.-Neil Burgess in "Odd
Miss Podd."
Grand Opera House.-''The Great North
west"
Ice Palace. 5th and L streets northwest
Real ice skating
Kernan's LGceum, Theater.-John W.
Ishsrn's Octor6ons
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"In Gay
New York"
New National Theater.-Caroline Miskel-
Hoyt In "a Contented Woman
Evening star., 1896-12-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

SCOTS Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil
with Hypophosphites brings back
the ruddy glow of life to pale cheeks,
the lips become red, the ears lose
their transparency, the step is quick
and elastic, work is no longer bur
den, exercise is not followed by ex-
haustion; and it does this because it
furnishes the body with a needed
food and changes diseased action to
healthy. With better circulation
and improved nutrition, the rest fol-
For sale at so cents and 81 90 by all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Holiday Excursion Rates TO Points


The Pennsylvania railroad will sell. De-
cember -. %. "a. -. 81, II. and January
good to return until January A. 1897. holi-
day excursion tickets to Fredericksburg
Richmond. Petersburg. Weldon and other
points south.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-12-23

LAST CALL FOR GIFT BUYERS.
Banquet Lamps. III gilt with large crys-
tai column, 80 up. Silk Lamp Shades. 81
UP. Decorated Lamp Globes, 75c. up. All
Brass and Onyx Tables $3.50 up.
s. S. SHEDD & BRO, 432 9th st.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Reduced Rates via Pennsylya,
Railroad

The passenger department announces the
sale of special excursion tickets from Wash
ington December "a, % and 81 and January
], valid for return until January L. 1897. in
elusive, to points and at rates as follows:
Baltimore. Md, 81. Wilmington, Del, A34:
Chester, Pa, A.0; Philadelphia, Pa, 1874
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Best Pound and Fruit Cake, only 20c. a
lb. at Reisingers 235 G. NV.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
1.-THE Finest Xmas Bon BOns"
MORTON CADETS,

at Velati's branch store, hos 1-2 G ST. NV.
Delicious mixtures, DC, 40c. and i0c.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

SELECT SOUTHDOwN MUTTON
as toothsome and as tender as the most
particular marketer could wish for. Be
sides, We have on display one of the finest
assortments OF Home-Dressed Meats Cen
ter market has ever seen, Steaks, Roasts,
prime cuts-nothing better in quality has
been shown in Washington for years. T. T.
KEANE, 35-51 Center market.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
smaII-s Flowers for Chris,ma.

18th and O sts-: New York house, 1I53
Broadway Plants and floral novelties
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

12-inch stock Boards 81 Per 100 Ft
Llbbey & Co. 9Th st. and New York ave-
Advertise mert.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Lamps tomorrow s1.a5. for banquet style.
Muddiman. 616 18th and 120l G.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

1S97.-Judd & Detweiler have their twenty
ninth annual calendar ready for the new
year. Patrons and friends are invited to
call and get one.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Last Chance.

Closing sale of fine books at BeaIPs 495
Pa. ave, this evening at 7:30 o'cIock.-Advt O
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Tree Ornaments. ]. Jay Gould's.
The New Standard Dictionar,

has arrived In time for Christmas delivery.
Il prefer it to the Century j. ]. Darling
ton. ex-school trustee. Sample pages free
Dinsmore, 621 9TH NV. 1t"
Evening star., 1896-12-23

stately Palms and Dainty Ferns
Make acceptable gifts. J. Louis Loose 18th
and F. Is selling them and other growing
plants at reduced prices. See hts display
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
..If You buy, Buy the Best
A Literary Meeting.

Xmas mixtures at Nelati's branch store
l4lls IL @ street northwest.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

"Fhe Purest and Hest Bon Bons"
at Nelatfs branch store. HOS 1-2 G ST. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Where xI.fo WIN Go a Long Wa,

Toward having everything Just the finest
for Christmas-atJas. F. Oysters, 900 pa
ave. 5-i5. boxes best buttsr.-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Royal Headache Powders cure. lOc.
mh6-m.w.fs
Evening star., 1896-12-23

For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
TO John r. Kelly, 9th ST. wing Center Mar
ket Boston Corned Beef a speciality.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Those Beautiful French Novelties
at Rauschers, cor. Conn. ave. & L ST., com
prising Bonbonnieres, ETC., make dainty gifts
Evening star., 1896-12-23

SlaZenger & Sons of New York have a full
line of golf sticks at Riggs House. 1ts
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Cheon, the best 5O-cent Tea in America.
Pure American Refined Granulated Sugar.
412 cts. Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Xmns Turkeys. Xmas Turkeys.
Don't miss Cur stands tomorrow. They'll
be filled with all varieties of Fresh-killed
Poultry-especially plump, tender Turkeys
All the Vegetables and Fruits in season, too
CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Gen. mkt
Evening star., 1896-12-23

As Il Xmas Dinner Relish
have delicious Dove Brand" Ham, They
are the finest in the world. Mild. Sweet
Miller & Krogmann Center & n. L. mkts.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
VeInti,. Famoua C.r.mel.

VelatPs Famous Caramcls 4 Bonbons
In fancy boxes make the sweetest of all
Xmas gifts. Out-of-town orders should be
left early to insure care In packing Main
store. go 9th st. Branch. 140Sss @ st-Adv.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Golden Cross.

Tree Ornaments. TOYS. ]. Jay Gould.-Aa
Evening star., 1896-12-23

J. Jay GouId-Toys-open evenings.
de14-10ts
The King Of Piils " Eescnan.a tys-d1y
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Drop lights. tomorrow 95c-, 81 80 and s.. 40
Muddiman. $40 Eth and 1904 G.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
AttentiOns

J. jay GOuld-Tree Toys Scrap Pictures
de21-4t*
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Special Holiday Rates via Norfolk and
- WAahfAHtOl SfeameHa

1sMAABtUu SteAmeF0.
From Dec. a to 81, Inclusfve, the Norfolk
ana Washington Steamboat Co. will sell
tickets to Fort Monroe, Newport News.
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Va. at $3.50 for
the round trtp-eood for return passage un-
til Jan. 4. A rare opportunity is thus af-
forded to, enjoy pleasant holiday vacation
at the popular resorts, Chamberlins new
hotel and tho Hygeia, at Old Point Com
fort. For further information see ad. page 10.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-23

National Cigar Factory is manufacturing
cigars for holiday presents. You can save
money by buying all class of cigars there.
National Plantation Standard. 1011 Pa. ave.
The yellow kid creates transient SEN
sation, but the STANDARD Dictionary
makes lasting impression. Call and see it.
Dinsmore 621 1th NV
Evening star., 1896-12-23

to any one for Xmas? Make it a Par
fridge" Ham. None other nearly so good
Sold in all markets. F. Schroth, AS Cen. mix
Evening star., 1896-12-23
keys. Xmas Turkeys.

j. Jay Gould's-'Snow," Candles, Toys
de21-4t*
Evening star., 1896-12-23
CITY ITEMS.
VOigt. the Jeweler,
Harvey

Removed to 615 7th St, opp. u. S. patent
office, one block below old stand. 1t*
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth G. sveene,

Watch for a town. Congress Heights,
Evening star., 1896-12-23

has just received large and fresh lot of
redhead, mallard and black
head ducks, genuine Chesapeake diamond
back terrapin, oysters of finest quality,
which can be shipped away for Christmas
presents in any quantity. 1t
Evening star., 1896-12-23

JAMES B. HENDERSON.
923 F street northwest.
Wall Paper, Window Shades,
House Painting and Frescoing.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Old Violins Cheap.
H. 8. Zimmerman, 40 9th st. NV.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-30

"But you," looking wonderingly at the
slight form of the little woman stand
ing before him-''weren't you afraid?"
NO" she replied, quietly. Il knew
God was able to protect me-"
"And he did," was the reply, 'but oh,
what will become of a wretched man
like me?"
God will help you if you really re-
pent. No one else cam" replied the
Nurse, steadily.
He sank upon his knees, sobbing and
praying as only man can who sees
the blackness of darkness yawning be-
fore him.
His repentance seemed sincere; his
resolution never again to touch the
stuff that had ruined his manhood and
turned his home into a hell was made
with all the strength of his nature; and
though that strength was utter weak
ness, the Christian nurse could point
him to one whose grace would be suffi
cient for him. The two older daughters
were also won to try to live a better life.
Through the death of the broken
hearted wife and mother, the broken
remnant of a family may be built up
into a Christian home.-The Deaconess
Advocate
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-30

preached them. A few neighbors hud-
died around the doorway, held partly
by morbid curiosity, and partly-let us
hope-by real sympathy. The man was
possessed by passion to kill, to kill
his wife-his children-himself-an
one who should come in his way. Some
such threat he had been muttering
when he had rushed into the closet and
shut the door. He went into the next
room, still muttering.
Presently, as the nurse was waiting
upon the dying woman she saw him
rush through the room with an AK in his
hand. The neighbors fell back terrified,
hut the nurse followed him into the lit
tie hall. Down at the foot of the stairs
was a policeman, his foot on the lower
step. At the top stood the drunken
man, brandishing the ak.
Come up, if you dare!" he shouted,
with frightful oaths and imprecations.
"I'll smash your skull before you shall
touch me-" The policeman stood still,
and the little nurse stepped to the mans
side. Give me the ak" she said, calmly,
and though he glared at her savagely,
he let her take it from his hand. Seeing
him disarmed, the policeman came up
the stairs. The man was fully his match
in size and strength, and the officer of
the law walked around the room few
minutes and then prudently took his
departure.
An hour or two passed. The man
seemed TO have grown more quiet, and
the nurse left the sick woman for
minute. But almost Immediately one
of the children rushed after her, pale
End wild-eyed with horror: Hes going
to kill mother"
The nurse hurried back. Stcoping
over the unconscious woman was her in
sane husband, clutching knife in his
hand and looking like a demon incar-
nate. They took the knife from him
and drew him away. At last, after much
persuasion, the nurse induced him to go
into another room and lie down. The
last stage of intoxication was coming
on. and he fell into heavy slumber. Be
fore he awakened mis- wife was forever
beyond his reach.
He awoke sober. Finding the house
strangely quiet and his daughters weep
ing together, he inquired what was the
matter. The nurse took him TO the bed
side of his dead wife and tod him of her
last hours and his own wretched con-
duct.
"Oh, my God!" he groaned, hiding his
face in his hand. And to think l might
have killed her!"
"Or yourself" the nurse suggested.
ITS only You have to thank that I'm
not a murderer or a suicide" he ssid.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-30
THE SUMNER WARDROBE.
1t Should Include Light Wraps for Even
ing Wear.

ing w ear
In our variable climate the summer
wardrobe must be supplied with gar
ments both thick and thin to meet
emergencies. One day it is SO warm
that you are melting and dissolving in
perspiration the next a shivering tenn
perature suggests that the wind has
blown across icebergs, and makes a fire
on the hearth more than welcome. I'm
less one changes undertaking with
the changing record of the thermom-
eter, it is wise to have always at least
a single warm wool gown or jacket,
which is ready to ones hand at need.
For ordinary all-day wear n wcll-made
skirt of water proof serge or flannel,
il cotton waist or silk one, and Il coat,
10 be worn or laid aside at will, consti-
tute an appropriate costume for most
young women. The temptation in mid
summer is to provide too many very
thin and too few warm and thick dress
es. \ wool gown of light weight
should be part of every lady's summer
outfit.
Shawls and wraps are usually dis
dained by girls who consider them
fit only for their elders. But soft
white shawl to wrap over thin even
ing toilet-on the veranda, or in the
drawing-room when the windows are
open, and the evening breeze sweeps in
fragrant with flower scents or salt with
the sea-is not a thing to be despised
Still, if a girl considers such an access
sorry to her toilet inappropriate, let
her do without it. 1t is certainly ele-
pant and suitable in the appointments
of mothers and grandmothers, and the
girl may not monopolize all the beau
tiful things for herself.
The summer wardrobe is incom-
plete without light raincloak, easily
rolled up and carried, and ready for the
sudden shower; shoes of different
weights--the substantial russell with
broad, sensible soles, as well as the dam
tier tie and the fairy-iike slipper-must
be provided for the separate occasions
when the feet must be we'll shod. 1t is
still true that the well dressed woman
is known by her shoes and her gloves.
though less than formerly is attention
70 these matters a distinction, since
most of us care intelligentiy for these
details of costume.
The summer wardrobe requires more
thought and planning than the winter
one, because it must be kept fresh ard
dainty at all hazards. Ribbons must be
renewed, rumpled skirts must be
ironed, gowns must have an air of new
ness. The light materials in vogue for
dressy functions will give the wearer a
dowdy look unless they are constant
ly cared for, kept free from dust and
preserved from crease and stain. -Har-
per's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-30
LIQUOR ARITHMETIC.

Lesson to Illustrate the Enormous
Amount of Our Annual Drink Bill.
Out of the numberless illustrations
of the awful drain that the liquor bust
ness is to us as people, the following,
from the Christian Observer, is well
worthy of careful attention and
thought:
boy at the head Of the class, what
are we paying for liquor as a nation?"
mine hundred million dollars an
nually."
Step to the blackboard, my boy.
First take rule and measure this sill
YER dollar. How thick is it?"
NEARLY an eighth of an inch"
well sir, how many of them can you
put in an inch?"
Between eight and nine"
"Give the benefit of the doubt; call
it nine. How many inches would it re-
quire to pile these 00,O00,0O0 in?"
zone hundred million inches"
'How many feet would that be?"
Eight million, three hundred and
thirty-three thousand, three hundred
and thirty-three feet"
"How many rods is that?"
Five hundred and five thousand and
fifty rods"
How many miles is that"
Fifteen hundred and seventy-eight
miles"
miles of what?'
Fifteen hundred and seventy-eight
miles of silver dollars, laid down, packed
closely together, our national liquor
bill would make. This is only one year
grog bill"
Reader, if you need facts about this
temperance question, nail that to post
and read it occasionally. 1t would take
ten men with scoop shovels to throw
away money as fast as we are wasting
il for grog.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-30
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

No parental care ever falls to ;he
lot of o single member of the insect
tribe. IN general, the eggs of an insect
are destined to be Matched long after the
parents are dead.
A government inquiry is to take
place into the system under which flax
growing is practiced in Ulster, Ireland.
1t is believed some of the systems
worked on the continent might be intro
duced with advantage.
Reports covering the first four
months of the year show that the pro-
duction of gold in British India is fast
increasing. More of the yellow metal
will be mined in 1896 than was ever be-
fore taken from the earth in one year.
Scientists say that the banana is a
perfect food and will support life for
an indefinite time. The people of The
United States appear to have found out
its merits. An enormous increase is Ie-
ported in The importations, reaching
last year an aggregate of 1925
punches.
People who are susceptible to the
cold should make a point of wearing
loose clothing in cold weather. Loose
garments are always warmer than tight
fitting ones, not only because they allow
room for circulation, but also because
they permit a layer of air between the
skin and the outside cold.
The report of the Illinois railroad
commission for 1895 shows that of he
63, 4S5, Alb passengers carried over the
10000 miles of line in that state during
the year, only II lost their lives by ac-
cident. In other words, only one out of
every $3.50, 451 passengers was killed.
The report also shows that only one out
of every 409,5S3 passengers carried was
injured.
A dry process for extracting gold
has been devised, the ore being sub
jected 10 the action of a spray of mel T.
curry. 4 wide iron pipe is bent into a
spiral, and holds at the bottom of each
bend quantity of mercury, which does
not completely close the passage. The
ore, ground fine, enters this through a
hopper and is blown through by a cur
rent of air, which forces the mercury
into a spray, so that it comes into con-
tact with the particles of gold in the
powdered ore which is being blown
through. The gold amalgamates with
the mercury. The dust is carried on to
the next bend where it goes through the
same process, and this is repeated as
often US is necessary. In the trials
with coarse gold dust most of the geld
was recovered at the first bend.