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The new North-west., 1896-10-30
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

@ ONE men mel are born lucky, and ex-Potce-
man Thomas James MacI7arlane is one
~ OF them N1acIarlane has just retired
from the Metropolitan police force after three
years service with good conduct certin-
cate, and he leaves the force because of the
QUESTION OF riches by his marriage with an
Irish lady residing in J4indengardens, Chis-
Wick. She is, according to the Richmond and
rwckenham Times, lady belonging to a
wealthy and historic Irish family, claiming
the maternal Side descent from the ancient
irish races of the ONeils. the OIagens and
the O'Donovans the first of which claim in
early days an unbroken line of kings in Ire
land for some hundreds Of years She is said
to possess important estates in Ireland, which
she has made to her husband so that the
eN-t'hswicl> policeman has now become an
Irish landlord.
The story of the Introduction ana courtst,ip
described by the local newspaper, is interest
ing. 1t is stated that Police Constable Mac
Farlane first attracted the attention Of his fu-
tEre wife by the manner in which he acquitted
himself in stopping runaway horse in the
high road, Chswick A casual acquaintance
soon sprang into fast friendship. The lady
herself admits it was case of love at first
sight lSut her friends became
aware that policeman was paying his ad-
dress to her, they tried by an means within
their power to stop the acquaintance and even
To the length of reporting MtcI7arI.ene to
the commissioner. The uliceman. however.
not to be denied and the opposition, us in
all love affairs, defeated its object. and
brought the parties closer together, with the
result of an early marriage. 1t must indeed
Farlane, when out long tour OF duty. az
Well source of amusement and profit to fhc
ChisWick einrlpn, Il he followed hiss beat,
us it is said he by his sweeth"art in
hanson laden with refreshments; or, II by
chance She felt ndisposed the servant would,
it is further stated, be sent similar err
rand. Both have now left f'hiswick. and in
tend, it is believed, to letd Il retired life in
the of England. Mrs, MHrl'ar lane. prior
to her marriage, Miss Kathleen Baiham-
rhornhil. and born at Castlekevn near
MallOw County Cork, which for generations
was the scat of the Thornhill family IN the
south of Ireland. She is highly accomplished
and has graceful figure and handsome Tea
lures. What is. VIII think, more to
the purpose, she has inherited considerable
fortune. Up to few years ago she was a
we'll known figure in Dublin society, never mis-
sing state ball concert. The Hadham-
Thornhills are well known County Cork lam
ily.-~I.ondon Daily News.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
THE LIBRARY.

RK z days among the dead are passed:
HWM Around me behold,
4 ~ Where'er these casual eyes are cast
The mighty minds Of old;
MY neVer-failing friends are they
With whom converse night and day.
With them take delight in veal.
And seek relief in woe;
And while understand and feel -
How much to them I owe
My cheeks have often been bedew'd
With tears of thoughtful gratitude.
My thoughts are with the dead: with them
live in long past years,
Their virtues love, their faults condemn,
Partake their grief and fears;
And from their sober lessons find
instruction with humble mind.
My hopes with the dead: anon
With them my place will be;
And with them shall travel on
Through all futurty:
Yet leaving here a name, trust,
Which will not perish in the dust.
-Southey.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30

Mostyn entered. He gave a respectful
good morning. and then awaited my in
structions.
unwel this morning and shall go home when
I've signed anything urgent. There's nothing
special is there?"
mo. sir, except that consignment for Walker
& CO..
me the delivery note. BY the way. Mostyn,
I've had instructions that the bullion is not
to SO to Walkers, but to Morrison. Jenkins e.
Co..
''All right, SIR he answered carelessly.
He went out to bring the delivery note
for signature. And then feeling of horror
shivered through me. for I remembered that
I had been idiot enough to overlook entirely
the fact that had never seen Benson's sig
nature. Here was nice mess to be in.
But in way l saw my way out OF the
trouble. Ringing the bell. ! told the mes
found scores Of Benson's autographs. and with
a little practice I cortrived to- arrive at a
fairly good Initiation OF 1t.
Mostyn brought the note and asked me how
he should fill 1t in.
''To Morrison, Jenkins & Co, 2s Queen
tion, reading from q telegram l had in my
hand.
He rapidly entered the address given and
gave me the slip for signature. [ signed it
boldly and returned it to him.
There's nothing else of Importance sir,
he said, "the other things attend to.
VERY good / replied. ''Then I'll be OH
at once And FIVE minutes later | was on
the way to the station, bound for Liverpool
and thence to New York by the first ship leaS .
ing that port.
Everything turned out splendidly. The
bullion duly forwarded to Morrison,
Jenkins & Co, who promptly decampeG with
II to New York, arranged. There we divided
the swag and went several ways.
Mr.. Benson found the doorstep of
his own bank morning in a unconscious
state. On recovering he told the reporters that
n week previously he had been set upon hy
two men gagged and taken To a vile den,
where he had been kept prisoner. Then he
had again been tlrugged and awoke to find HIM
self beside the bank door. He could give no
reason for the outraEeTit-
The new North-west., 1896-10-30

.:Narian, here dray stopping at our door
with piano, sewing machine and a parrot
There must he mistake in the number" "
mo. dear, they belong to new cook.
She's a graduate of the School of Cooking,
and has kindly consented to try us''--Detroit
Free Press.
X
Merchant-What position do you desire In
our establishment, sir?
College Gladuate-Oh. something like conf
Dental adviser general manager.
Merchant--Good. You may have both jobs. I
will make you office boy.-Judge.
Sawyer, I've cured my wfes insomnia
How did you do it?
Had the maid get up and ring the rising
bell in the middle of the night.':-Chicago Rec
ord.
How much better it is' remarked Mr..
I.aizalong sto own house than to rent one.'
II suppose it's better in some ways his
wife answered.
.'Why, there isn't the slightest doubt of IT.
Whenever your house gets out Of repair you
don't feel that there anybody else responsible,
and you go ahead and let things get out
of repair and stay that way as long as you
feel like it and never worry bit.'-Washlng-
ton Star.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
A Carlisle AnecdOte.

A Scotch visitor to the Carlyes in Cheyne
Row was much struck with the sound I7r1of
Which the sage had contributed for him
self in the attic, lighted from the ton, and
where sight or sound from outside could
penetrate. my certes, this Is fine cried the
old friend, with unconscious sarcasm. Here
We may write and study all the rest OF your
life, and human being be bit the
wiser. - Household Words.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
: ~
A Dog Cemetery.

For 40 years there was dog cemetery In
Hyde Park, and persons were allowed to bury
their pet dogs with as much ceremony
they chose. Many people who were devoted to
old canine friends availed themselves Of this
privilege, and there scores of tomhstones
erected to the memory of faithful animals. The
cemetery was closed last year by the duke OF
Cambridge, as ranger OF Hyde Park as there
was no more available burying space.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
HASTE NOT, REST NOT.

r. X AsTE not let no thoughtless deed
I'M Mar for aye the spirits speed;
] ! Ponder we'll, and know the right.
Onward then, and know thy might;
Haste not, years ne'er atone
For one reckless action done.
Rest not, Life is sweeping by,
Go and dare, before you die;
Something mighty and sublime
Leave behind to conquer time;
Glorious tbs to live for aye. ..a..a..
When these forms have passd away.
Goethe
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
Smith Family PROVERBS.

To be too sure is not to be quite sure.
Overwork doesn't add much 10 the average.
Hunting often 1istracts the eye from see
irg.
Don't complain of the froth if you are in the
swim.
The joys of life remain while art away
with ITSELF
It's sorry business to snub an old friend for
new acquaintance. KIM KYLE, JR.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30

At the convention Of the Irish race last
month in Dublin, two speakers, vino had
come from the United States, contributed the
following sentences in the course of their
speeches, One of them, in giving some details
OF personal history, Informed his hearers that
che had left Ireland 50 years before, naked
little boy, without dollar in his pocket. u
Said the other: Until last week, had never
set foot in the land Of my birth. .,'-ArGonaut:
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
Outt.r }Ieyit.:,n Custom

Queer Mexican Custom.
Mexican farmers follow a strange custom.
They use oxen of color in the morning
and another color in the afternoon. They do
not know why but they say that it must be
the right thing to do because their forefnthere
did 1t.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
LIGHTS AND #SlDELlGHTS.

Tic clergyman sized up his listening fold,
And their various needs divinins.
He preached on the worth of the streets of gold
And the cloud with a silver lining.
Oval
The new North-west., 1896-10-30

Population of Pnlestine.
AS testimony to the rapid growth of
Palestine's population, it is stated on good
authority that while 10 years ago there
were only Is, 200 residents in ,Jaffa today there
are $4,000.
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
BANKER BENSON AND HIS DOUBLE

~HE greatest stroke of luck which ever
n befell ME in the course of my eyentful
u and in some respects not unbrill1ant
, career my extraordinary resemblance
in face and figure to Mr. Benson, manager Of
the Tinford branch OF the London and Tinford
nix
The new North-west., 1896-10-30
A CLEVER PLAY.

- HERE; have the satisfaction of know
ing what II is all about, and y: appear
L ing dignitied and firm at the same
Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
CUBAN REVOLUTION
Probable Passage al the Resolution
Recognizing Their Rights

The general impression at the Capitol is
that the resolution recognizing the bel
Hgerency of the Cuban Insurgents will be
adopted by good majority in the Senate
and that the House will ultimately follow
suit. The resolution was taken I'D as I'M
finished business at O'Clock today. and Mr.
Cali-addressed the Senate on the subject.
Conferences have been held today be-
tween individual members of the Senate
ana the House Interested in the matter
With view of coming to some sort of an
understanding as to the course to be fol-
lowed Chairman Hit of the House for
eiSn affairs committee had talk on the
subject TINS morning with Senator Lodge
OF the Senate committee and others. 1t was
10 determine whether the resolution when
auopled VIII nave to go TO the President
Tor ms signature, that MIR. HIS resolution
as adopted today, directing the committee
on judiciary to Investigate and report their
CONCLUSION as 10 whether concurrent
resolution requires the signature of the
fresident. The move by Senator Hill is
not, however, hostile to the resolution, as
ne IS himself in favor of it's adoption and
intends to support it in his speech
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Broekway Goes on the Stand in the
Counterfeiting Case.
DENIES CONNECTION WITH TIE crime
Closing of the Side of the
Prosecution.
MIR. ARLISLE ESTIFIE.S

TRENTON, N, J., February 20.-With
the reservation of the right to put Secretary
of the Treasury Carlisle OH the witness
stand later on, the government this morn
ing closed Its case in the trial of the
Brockway counterfeiting gang in the United
States district court. After this announce
Inent ex-Judge Hoffman, for the defenst,
SAID he would make 10 formal opening, and
at once called Col w. E. Spencer, alias
.Broekway," to the stand.
Brockwdy explained that his right name
was Spencer. he having been adopted by
family by that name when he was ten
months Old He admitted being in Sing
sing in ISIS. Dut said that he had never
teen Ill jail since that time. He knew DIR.
Bradford. having met him in Sing Sing
ard after"ard in New York where he
knew hii.s IS Z dentist. Brockway admitted
having heca III the Hoboken' house twice
with Bradford. He said he was only in
the lower part OF the house for ten or
Nfteen minutes. He saw Mrs. Smith and
other occupants, but had no knowledge that
any counterfei,ins was going on there
Broekway stated that he did work for
Dr. Bradford in the dentistry line The
wax found in his New York house was
for the setting of false teeth and the silk.
thread found there he testified he had
purchased for his granddaughter for fancy
work. He denied all knowledge of the
ciicloth. which was counterpart of the
apron found in the Hoboken house.
The bill found in his possession, he said
was paid to him by DIR. Bradford He
noticed at the time of receiving it that it
was mutiiated and spoke of it. Dr. Brad
lord said he would change it, but never
dld So He said he only had his room
coor locked 10 keep out the children, and
that the key always hung on nail in the
kitchen SO that the room might be onened
at any time.
Brockway's attorney asked about the
500 gold certificate found in his possession
He said he got it in Newark in payment of
a debt from person to whom he had
loaned money. BrockWay stated that he
was not an engraver, neither was he a
Salo, nad never been out of his possession
and he had never used it in any way for
counterfeiting purposes.
On cross examination Brockway admitte ed
that an indictment was found against him
in 1850 in the eastern district OF New York
Tor counterfeiting 81 600 government bond,
lie pleaded guilty, but was never punished
on account OF giving up the counterfeit
plates to the government which otherwise
could not have been secured.
Attorney Rose cross-examined Brockway
fully as 10 his visits to the Hoboken house,
but Brockway was guarded in his answers
and had very imperfect memory
1t is expected that Secretary Carlisle will
go on the stand this afternoon to deny that
the distinctive government paper sent
to the Hoboken house with the knowledge
of the government officials
Later.-Secretary Carlisle was on the
lad authorized no one to have or Use the
distinctive government paper at the Hobo
ken house in which the counterfeiting is
alleged to have been done. r''' '.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Personal Mention,

Maj j. HI. Willard, corps of engineers,
IL IN the city under orders of the chief of
engineers.
q, fl-ieut. Charles G. Lyman, second cavalry,
is at the Army and Navy Club, en- route
To his station.
Assistant Secretary NcAdoo, who has
been inspecting tire naval militia of
Georgia, has telegraphed the Navy Depart
ment that he Will return to Washington
this evening.
Lieut.. Commander F. NJ Wise is in the
city on leave. He is stopping at ZIG o
Street.
Capt. James B. Aleshire, assistant quar-
termaster, has been ordered to Danville.
n.y. for the purchase of horses for cavalry
and artillery.
Secretary Carlisle has gone to Trenton.
y j., to give testimony in the case of
Ere ckway in regard to the custody and
issue OF the fiber paper upon which gov
eminent securities are printed.
Assistant Secretary Curtis of the Treas
ury has gone to New York on business re-
lating to the last bond transaction
MI w. Duianey Hunter of the State De-
pr rtment has returned to the city from
armenia, where he was sent on speciaI
mission Connected with the establishment
OF consuiates of the United States at Bar-
poet and Zeitoum
Assistant Secretary Hamlin of the Treas
ury left here this afternoon for St Paul
Mimi, where he Will address the Minnesota
Democratic Association on Washinston's
birthday.
Ex-Postmaster General Bissen Is in the
citF' and called yesterday on Postmaster
General Wilson
w m r. Smith formerly a Representative
In Congress from Alabama. and later pres
1dent of the University of Alabama lies
dangerously Ill at his residence, 122 East
CaplioI street Mr. Smith. who is nearing
his eighty-first birthday has been for some
months in feeble health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Everybody Satisfied.

Charles Heller, a young man well known
about the city. was before the Police Court
today on a charge of refusing to pay hack
hire. colored hackman named John
Tyler complained that Heller owed him 81
for services performed on the day of the
republican primaries. Heller told the driver
that Perry Carson would pay the bill, and
it was because of this statement that the
driver took him from the Philadelphia
House to the various polling places.
The driver said he afterward saw Perry
Carson, and he denied that he had said he
would pay for hack.
Judge Kimball said he could not hold
Heller guilty of the charge under the cir
cumstances shown in the case, and dismiss
ed the charge.
Heller said he had not the slightest inten-
ton of depriving the driver of his money.
He thereupon settled the bill, and the
driver went away satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sdlcs-regular call-12 o'clock m-I.anston Mono
bid, iio1s asked u s. is. coupon. e ies5s ' sf.
T. S. 1904 lis bid IT, i asEsd p''' iiS'S asked
District of Columbia Bonds.-a0-y year fund IS, log
IS 1901, currency lilo bid Water stock IS, isSa.
currency. lib bid: 3s.s; funding, currency, 1o3
Miscellaneous Bonds-Metropolitan Railroad IS.
h 1874 bid Isl. MetrSpo 9 Rsi!resd eony; es
Eckington Railroad s.. as BID 1oi asked Coium.
ba Railroad ds. 1lsas bid. ll37s asked. Washing
Gas Sm Company S. series series g. III bid lid
ton Gas, Gas Company conv. 6s 12o bid, 1870 asked e.
and fetemae Light IS ;S bid
Al, ie Security and Trust as: F. and A. 100
aps o. ieS bid s asse see and s
Company Company LIST, LIST ss 1os,a bid Washington Market
ompany an mp es 1899 s bid Did s Market
ton os, 104 bid Washington Light Infantry LIST is,
National Bank stocks.-Bank of Washington, 2S5
ss sS asked o Eant S Of the Eenas bd
ond, 100 bid. 40 asked Citizens, 1s1 bid. Co.
Waat End 1870 o7 bid Ss lto asked Capital, ils hid
1o2h. asked Lincoln 80 bid, 1o2 asked Ohio, IS
Safe Deposit and Trust Comran:s National Safe
inston Loan and Trust: lia!s bid III ASKED
Washington safe Deposit. so bid 20 asked d. 'SNeu'
III Railroad u, stoeks;.Captal Traction COMPANY, 20
Columbia, So bid. E kington. IA bid Georgetown
and Tennallytown II bid 30 asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks.-Washington Cas-
40 bid, 4S asked. Georgetown Gas. - bid, IS
ask.d. U. $: Electric Light 124 bid. 1851 asked.
Insurance StOcks.-Firem ems. 30 bid, 40 asked
franklin. IS bid 40 asked. Metropolitan 30 bid
Corcoran. so bid. Potomac. 65 bid. Arlington. 40
bid, l55 asked. German-American. 1S5 hid. Ma
tional Union, 10 bid IL asked Columbia, 12li bid,
!3ls asked Riggs. rs bid. Sls asked. Peoples
Commercial Az bid.
Title Insurance stoeks.-Real Estate Title. 1o7
District Title, z bid. IL asked.
Telephone StocSs.Pennsylxania. ss bid. 80 asked.
gan Graphophone. 4A bid, 5 asked. Pneumatic
Gun Carriage. p bid, .25 asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks-Mergenthaler Iinotype
fold,. 30 bid, 224 asked Mcrgcnthaler Linotyp.
new, ITO bid, 1i5 asked Lanston Monotype, IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
Queer Bridal Customs.

A singular marriage custom prevails
among the French Canadians in Quebec
After the morning marriage service i'm the
church the bridal party, in caleche or ca
briolet make tour of calls upon relative .
ard friends during the day, and then re-
turn again to church for vespers.
Before the evening dance at the brides
new home comes the supper When the
company rise from the table the bride keeps
her seat, and some one asks with great
dignity: why does madame wait? LIS she
so soon in bad grace?'
She replies: Some one has stolen nv
slipper; cannot walk"
Then they carry her. chair and all. into
the middle of the room, while loud knock
ing announces grotesque ragged yender
of boots and shoes. He kneels before the
slipperless bride and tries on a long success
sion of old boots and shoes of every variety
and size until at last he finds her missing
shoe.
The groom redeems it for a good price
whichis spent in treating the company. If.
the groom is not watchful they steal her
hat and cloak, which he redeems in the
same way; and they have been known to
steal the bride, for which there must be
liberal pay. The church forbids round
dances. The event of the evening is a Zig
in which a guest volunteers to Guidance
the bride. If successful, the visitor de-
rlands prize from the groom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
A BOYS INVESTMENT.
With Two Cents He Makes $4,000 In
the Bond Deal.

From the Boston Post.
Following the story of the bond purchase
comes many rumors of sudden riches ac-
Quired by bidders who had no money, but
whose tenders were considered, and who
afterward sold their right to receive bonds
at price higher than their bids, and so
made handsome margins. In fact no one
had to put up a dollar to have his bid con-
sdered by the treasury officials
1t is said that shrewd boy in a down.
town office in New York city invested two
cents in a postage stamp and made $4,000
on that insignificant capital. He sent in a
bid for s150,000 for the bonds al a price
which insured his getting them, and then
sold his right to receive them for S6ouO-
just S5.CJ.9S better than his investment
OF course, noticeably large bids Tin the mil
lioEs) from persons who We're not known to
the financial world excited suspicion but
there are so many men in this country who
are able to invest Sl5o,oO0 that such bids
were accepted in good faith. The result of
this state of things was some of the most
remarkable transactions in the history of
Wall street ard State street At last ac-
counts. however, a return of $4,000 on an
investment Of two cents is the record
breaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20

Commissioners promised to look I'D the
matter Of lamps, and, IL any were found, to
turn them over to South Brookland.
They Approve.
Yesterday afternoon the Commissioners
returned to Congress, with their approval.
House bill 1910, which has for its object the
relief Of holders Of certain District tax sale
certificates. AS stated above, they recon-
mend enactment of the bill placing the in
terest- at per cent and restricting the col
lection of interest to period of two years
from the dates of issues of the certificates.
Reduced to the Ranks.
Tho case Of Foreman Walsh Of the fire
department, which was reopened some time
ago efter the Commissioners had dismissed
the officer, has been finally concluded, the
Commissioners approving the recommenda-
ton of the new trial board and reducing
Walsh to the ranks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-20
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. February a0.-Flour quiet un-
ehangtd-re:eirts 6,oS5 barrels: shipments, 1906
barrels; sales, 125 barrels. Wheat frmer-spot,
7sai bid: month. 1914 asked: May, 72ila72la-
stock 134.461 bushels. southern wheat by sample.
m.nth ard March. ssssa3Sis; APRIL 34aslIs: May
si5saSs ~ steamer mixed. 32lsa3eA -receip,s, 73-
TO bushels: shipments, 81, 2S5 bushels; stock
1.2ei ,673 bashels-southern white and yellow corn
SSa34. Oats steadyNo. white western. 2sa2sls.
No. = mixed do, 26a26ls-receipts, 5,5J. bushels;
stock, sob bushels Rye quiet-No 2. Haas
Learby; 4aa4s western-receip.s. 1,sG9 bushels;
stock So.54s bushels. Hay firm-choice timothy.
$1,000 asked. Grain freights barely steady with
very little demand. unchanged. Suga- firm.
changed Butter firm, unchanged. Eggs weak
fresh l2la; cold storage and lined TO- Cheese
steady unchanged Whisky unchanged