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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
Worn Out billiard Balls.

"Did you ever know what became OF
old billiard balls!' asked well-knOwp
expert, who keeps a billiard parlor Oh
Chestnut street. "Well, It's rather 10
teresting. Billiard balls, Of course you
know, are made Of ivOry--that Is, the
best Of them are. They don't last more
than a year or 80 with constant use
after that they get cracked or knocked
out OF shape bit. II has to be turned
over again. and after undergoing tina,
process q couple OF times II gets TO bt
small for a regulation game. Its day.
A a billiard ball being over. 1t Is now
colored, and for several years more
does duty as pool ball. Naturally. II
course OF time 1t gets badly Clipped Of
cracked. and Is then usually sold to al
ivory worker.
IAN ivory ball can be cut up into but
tons, electric bell pushes, tips for con
ductors' batons, and numerous Othe
little things Of the kind. Even the tini
est chips aren't wasted, for they cal
be used in fancy lnlald work. ] cal
assure you that small firms Of ivor!
workers are only too glad to purchas,
seasoned material second hand; and, n
q matter OF fact, there Is hardly NOR,
saiable article In this world than |
worn-out billiard bail."-Philadelphi,
Record.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
Paying Inventions.

The idea OF copper-toed shoes was
patented Jan. 3. 1858. by a Maine gen.
ius, who made 100000 out Of II. An.
other similar invention which made a
great deal Of money was the metal
button fastener for shoes, invented and
introduced by Heaton, Of Providence.
X. !. At the time 1t was considered a
nne invention. for the old sewed but
ton was continually coming OF. 1t has
gradually grown In popularity since Its
introduction In 1869. until now very
few shoes with buttons on are manufac-
tured without the Heaton improve.
ments and appliances.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

A new life buoy, invented by an ON.
Ger Of the Austro- Hungarian navy. con-
sists OF hollow metal ball filed with
compressed air and pair OF semi.
glObular wings OF undiscovered cloth.
ON turning screw the air Initiates the
wings. which then exert In water lift
ting force Of thirty eight pounds.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

The sooner monument Is put up az
ter q man dies, the nicer the things
said on IL.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

Almost all married people look In
time as II they were living on a daily
quail diet
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

People are never too old TO fall in
evs or 10 6ght over pollticA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

( s6s.s6l Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.
l $500 OPasNel1 g., SAN PRANclSco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
CARLIN SPRINGS.

Friday evening the quarterly meeting of
the Euchre Club was held at the residence of
Mr.W.P. Jones. The first prizes were awarded
to Miss Juliet Graham and Mr.. VIM M.
Stockbridge, and the Consolation" prizes
to Mrs. ]. G. Jones and Mr.. Royal Gurley.
The young people were entertained at a
candy party Saturday evening at the resi-
dence of MIR. w. s. Stockbridge.
Surveyors have been out looking for a de-
sirable site for the new railroad station. to
be erected Soon. ~
Monday evening Mrs. NJ. c.. Mitchell gave
card party at her home on Poplar avenue
After playing fifteen games of progressive
euchre the company adjourned at late
hour.
Mrs. VIM. Baekus gave a chfldren's sur
prise party the same evening, at which near
ly all the children in the village were pres
ent.
Mr.. F. P. Stock bridge of the Buffalo Ex-
press has returned home, after spending
the holidays at the residence Of his parents.
The Misses Ossirc of Washington. who
have been spending few days with friends
In the village, have returned.
Mr.. Guy Pierce of LOWELL Mass has been
visiting his college friend, Mr.. VIM. M.
Mason.
Miss Bernice Stockbridge of Washington
and Miss Lillian Reed Of Portsmouth, N. H..
bridge.
The young ladies of the place gave a de.
lightful leap year dance at Curtis Hall New
Year eve. 1t was largely attended by the
village residents as well as by many of
their friends from Washington, Falls Church
and Herndon, nearly hundred in number
All pronounced the affair great success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02

Richard H. Alvey is a democrat in poll
tics and man Of marked legal ability. 1t
was the great reputation he gained as
judge in the Maryland courts which led
President Cleveland. in the absence Of po-
litical influence on Judge Alvey's part, to
appoint him to the position of chief justice
He is a native of st. Mary's county, Nd.
and removed to Hagerstown when he en-
tered the bar as a young man. During the
war he was imprisoned for time In Fort
Warren. along with the late s. TeackIe
Wallis, George William Brown and others.
After the war he took an active part in re-
organizing the democratic party. He was
on the judiciary committee of the constftu-
tional convention of 1867, and was elected
chief judge Of the fourth circuit under the
new constitution, and was reelected in
1882. He was designated by Governor Ham,
Of Maryland to succeed Judge Bartol. This
place he resigned to accept the office of
chief justice of the federal Court Of Ap-
peals in the District Of Columbia. This
court had just been created by act Of Con-
gress, and President Cleveland strongly
urged Judge Alvey to take the place Of
chief judge and organize the new court.
This he consented to do, and now occupies
that place.
Upon the death of Chief Justice Waite,
during Mr.. Cleveland's first term. some of
the justices OF the Supreme Court, who had
been impressed with the opinion delivered
by Justice Alvey on the appellate bench of
Maryland, urged the President to appoint
him chief Justice of the United States. This
the President was disposed to do but, 1t is
has been said. that Judge Alvey Is a south
ern man, and 1t was feared that for that
position to go to the south might create
animosites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02

Mr.. Justice Brewer, who is named first on
the list, will be chairman Of the commission.
He is a republican in politics. and was ap-
pointed to the Supreme bench by President
Harrison in 1880. He is the son of Rev.
Josiah Brewer and Emilia A. Field, sister
of David Dudley, Cyrus w. and Stephen
j. Field. His father was an early mission
airy to Turkey, and the subject of this
sketch was born in Smyrna, Asia Minor,
June 20, 1887. He was graduated from Yale
College in 1856. and from the Albany Law
School in 1858: established himself in his
profession at Leavenworth. Kan. in 1859,
where he resided until he removed to
Washington to enter upon his present
duties; in 1851 he was appointed United
States commissioner; from 1852 to 1866
was judge Of the probate and GRIM
inal courts of Leavenworth county; from
1865 to 1869 was Judge Of the district
court; from 1850 to 1870 was county attor-
ney of Leavenworth; In 1870 was elected a
justice OF the supreme court Of his state,
and reelected in 1876 and 1882; in 1884 was
appointed judge of the circuit court of the
United States for the eighth district; was ap-
pointed to his present position. to succeed
Justice Stanley Matthews. deceased, in De-
cember, 1889. and was commissioned Deem
Der H. 1889. He stands high in the pro-
fessfon, and Is regarded as an able and most
upright Judge. His reputation extends to
the continent, and his possible selection on
the commission was favorably received by
the English press. -. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02

Mrs. William b. Gardner of Annapolis
spent New Year day with Mrs. Frank W.
Await.
Miss Mary Phelps and Mr.. WILDER Phelps
of Washington are the guests of the family
of DR.. r. H. Sadler
Major James Albert Clark, editor of the
Laurel Free Quill, has been appointed
journal clerk of the house Of delegates.
The marriage of Mr.. Charles B. Tavener
of Virginia to Miss Nellie Simpson of Laurel
is announced for January 6. at the parson-
age of Centenary NJ. E. Church.
Laurel Lodge. No. 70, knights of
Pythias has elected the following of.
dcers for 1895: Past chancellor. ]. B. SIM
mons; chancellor commander William
H. Dorsey; vice chancellor, John Federline
prelate, George o. Davidson; master OF
works. Walter Robinson; master of ex-
chequer, James Federline; master Of finance,
Charies A. rockingham; keeper Of records
and seals. William H. Diven; master of
arms, j. b. Higgins; representative to Grand
Lodge, Walter Robinson.
Mr.. g. b. Tmanus has been selected
superintendent of the Laurel cotton mills,
to succeed MIR. NJ. N. Gambrill who has re-
signed. Mr.. Timanus was superintendent
of the mills for several years, and was sue
ceeded by Mr.. Gambrill. Mr.. James Law
renee has been appointed manager Of the
mil company's store, succeeding the late
Mr.. James Hopkins.
Mr.. Philip p. Castle. the new county
treasurer, who resides here, will spend the
first three days of each week at the county
seat, Upper Marlboro, and the remainder of
the week here. He expects to set apart one
Saturday IN each month, to be spent at 612
+ street northwest, Washington. for the
convenience of the lower county people de-
string to see him on official business
Miss Eva Phelps gave a Christmas tree
party at the residence of her parents, Mayor
and Mrs. Edward Phelps. yesterday. Games,
refreshments and the beautiful illumina ton
of the tree, surrounded by Its miniature
models of Liurers churches depot and i'm
proved streets, were features of the party.
Among those present were Miss Mae Brown
Miss Mary Burton, Miss Annie Flannery.
Miss Eva Phelps and Mr. Morton Shaffer,
Mr.. Harry Phelps and Mr.. Edward Phelps,
ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
BROOkLAND.

The Yoke Fellows of Queenstown Baptist
Church Sunday school were the hosts of a
Jingle party New Year eve. The Yoke Eel
lows. composed of the class of young men
of Mrs. Lord, jr., are Thomas Means
Richard Cooley, John Wignal, William
Charlton, William Hare, fanny Lupton
Edwin Etz, Audubon Ridgway, Herbert
Marean, Milo Quackenbush, Fred. Perkins
Archie Anderson and George Kane. The
program for the evening consisted of in
strumental music, reading and Rotations
The jingleS were read with much laughter
and appreciation, and presents were dis
trieuted, after which the Yoke Fellows,
assisted by their teacher, Mrs. Lord, jr
and Misses Ruth Marean, Lucy Lynch and
India Lord, served refreshments to their
guests. Two of the jingles were as follows:
There is beauty of form and beauty of
face,
But to have full perfection must be coupled
with grace"
And another:
eat II o'clock the company dispersed with
all good cheer, ~
And light hearts and best wishes for a
Happy New Year."
Among the guests present were Miss
Grace Thomas, Miss Mate Marean, Mr..
and Miss Hurd, Miss Adams of Takoma
Miss Whitemarsh of Pittsburg Mr. and
Mrs. Del Marean, Mr.. Ralph Marean, Mr..
Elliott Herdman, MIR. Mccormick, the
Misses Snearer of New York. Miss Hayes,
Mr.. Hobson~ of Washington. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas- Lynch, Mrs. Schwier, Rev. r. K
West, Mrs. r. r. West and her class Of
young men, Mrs. Lord, ST., and her class
OF young ladies, and Mr.. John B. Lords
class of young ladies'.
DR.. Williams has gone to his home in
North Carolina, where he viii remain for a
week.
Prof Burg and his son, Mr. Joseph Burg.
have returned to Brookland, after a weeks
visit in Pennsylvania
Rev. j. I. Groves "at home New Year
day to his congregatio and friends, at the
guild room in the town hall, proved a
pleasant affair. There was large attend
snco the entire evening. The room was
artistically decorated with cut flowers and
potted plants, whose sweet fragrance filed
tne air. Mr.. Grove was assisted by the
ladies of the congregation, who lowered
gracefully over the supper table
Despite the fact that it is forbidden to
let horses and cattle roam loose, many peo-
pie in Brookland and University Heights
sre annoyed in this way. The citizens wish
the authorities would see to this matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
ROCKVILLE.

The Opera House at this place was Tues
day night the scene of large and brilliant
gathering. the occasion being a ball given
by the young gentlemen of the town and
vicinity. Among those in attendance were
large numbers of the beauty and chivalry
of Washington, Baltimore, Alexandria and
ether towns In Virginia and a very large
contin gent from this county. A very notable
feature of the occasion was the exquisite
toilets Of the ladies. Fine music was fur
rished and. indeed, nothing was neglected
by the mana gers that would add to the
pleasure of the evening. Dancing was con-
tinued Until the early hours of New Year
morning.
New Year day was observed here az hol-
tday, with partial suspension of business,
the principal features being family reunions
and Informal receptions. In the afternoon
an exciting game of foot ball was played on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
Clara A. Newman to Mary E. Swart, lot q
and part lot 80. 50. 400; SO. Andrew ]. NIL
Ter to Roberdeau Buchanan, lot IS. SO. l23;
S2Ja Thos. G. Allan ct ux. to Anne j.
Pritehard, part original lot p. SO. 81: So
VIM. w. Boarman ct al. trustees. to Geo.
F. Graham, lot %, Bellevue; $597 GO. Court
land Boyer to Ellen Boyer, part lot Id. So
$50; 81. Robt. E. Bradley ct al, trustees, to
Adela L. s. Thombs, lots lie and 1S2. Long
Meadows; 81, 400 Alex. ]. Falls ct ux. to
Amanda c. Ray, lot /. SO. 139; s26.Jo0 Isaac
L. johnson ct al, trustees, to Annie G. Bell
lot 10, SO. IS; 81. Jno. G. Krohr to Daniel v.
Chisolm. lot sc, SO. 1923; $3.50. Daniel F.
Lee ct ux. to Jno. H. Anderson, lots 5S5 to
5SS Anacostia; $40. Juliet A. Montgomery
to Cuno H. Rudolph and VIM. d. West, lot
81, so. SCI; $500. Mary E. Plumley ct al. to
Robt. F. Rogers. part lot II, So 2s9; $1,000
Frank T. Rawlings ct ux. to Jesse w. Raw
lings, lot 81 and part lot SO. So. Gle; slo
Jesse w. Rawlings to Geo. w. Arlington.
same property; SO. Eliza a. Townsend to
Copeland Townsend. lot 40. blk. IL; Bloom
ingdale, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
LORD sALIsBURY,s ACT.
detection of the Arbitration CIause
of the Venezuelan Treaty.

rejection of the Arbitration CIause
OF the Venezuelan Treaty.
LONDON, January 2.-The New York
correspondent of the Chronicle describes
the maps published yesterday morning by
the New York World, which are said to
have been made by the Dutch in the eight
eenth century. fixing the western boundary
of Dutch Guiana (now British GUIANA on a
practically identical line with the Schom-
burgk line, and says in a special article:
I'VE are glad to observe a general dispo-
sition on the part of the press to recognize
that the Venezuelan case must not be
pushed, and that the Schemburgk line may
be within the province of diplomacy. We
are able to say on high authority that
Lords Granville and Fitzmaurice between
them had virtually concluded with Gen.
Guzman Blanco Con behalf of Venezuela a
treaty containing an arbitration clause
covering amongst other things the bound
airy dispute. Unfortunately, when Lord
Salisbury came into power In 1885, one of
his first acts was to cancel the arbitration
clause, SO far as 1T covered the boundary
dispute"
The article tfen proceeds:
las a result of our inquiries, we find that
Sir Robert Schomburgk gave no proof of
the existence Of a Dutch fort at Point Bar
ina, upon which the evidence in favor of
the northern portion Of the boundary large
Iy depends"
After a detailed discussion of this point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
8H2-814 9TH st. N. w., us r1arket Space.

the fair grounds, which was witnessed by
large crowd OF ladies and gentlemen and
was much enjoyed by ALL The game was
between the well-known team of Frederick
city and the Rockville boys, and so evenly
were the teams matched that neither made
a score. The Frederick boys arrived on an
early morning train and spent the day In
pleasant intercourse with their competitors.
They were escorted to the station at o'clock
pm, and left for home on the Frederick
train. apparently much pleased with the
days sport.
The exercises of the week of prayer will
commence here Sunday evening at the Bap-
fist Church with a sermon by Rev. c. Shell
burne of the Christian Church. Monday
Church South, and Tuesday at the Presby-
terrain Church. The order at each will con-
sist Of sermons, praise and prayer. Wednes-
day at the Christian Church the subject,
Nations and Their Rulers" will receive
special attention, and Thursday at the
Methodist Church the topic CT foreign mis-
sions will receive attention by prayer and
praise. At the Christian Church Friday
the services will be devoted to home mis-
sions and Saturday at the Baptist Church
to families and schools. Sunday the exer-
cises will be concluded by a sermon by Rev.
]. A. Taylor at the Presbyterian Church
The several meetings will be conduted by
the pastor Of the, achurch in which they are
held. The discussion Of topics on the nights
during the week will be open to all who
may desire to speak.
large number of social entertainments have
been given. The Sunday school of the Pres
by terrain Church led of, with pleasant
and largely attended entertainment, at the
church, which WAS profusely decorated for
the occasion. The music was Of high Or
der, in which Misses Maud Fisher and Lula
Windsor took prominent part. The other
exercises consisted of recitation5, responsive
readings and play, entitled "The Christ
mas Tree" The children received many
presents. On Thursday, Goth ultimo. Miss
Lula Windsor gave a party to her Sunday
school class, which was much enjoyed. FRI
day afternoon Mrs. James Bean gave q
very enjoyable tea to a number Of her
Lady friends, and in the evening Of the same
day the hospitable home of Mr.. ". b.
Tschiffely was thrown open to a large num-
Der OF guests. the occasion being a tea
given by Mrs. Tsehinely. On Friday night
Mrs. Clagott entertained the Jamestown
Literary Society at her home near that
place. After the rendition Of a fine pro-
gram Of exercises a suinptuous repast was
served. On the 2Sth Mrs. E. H. Darby
pleasantly entertained a large number of
guests at her home, Forest Lodge" and
on the Both Mrs. H. c. Reading. at Hills
rest" met many Of her lady friends in tho
enjoyment Of an afternoon tea The quaint
old mansion was decorated with evergreens
and the tables loaded with delicacies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02

The last ramed member of the commits
sion. Daniel c. Gilman, president Of John
Hopkins University, Is we'll known as an
authority on International law. He was at
one time president Of the University Of Cal
ifornia, and was later called to take up the
work of the organization of the university
Of which he Is now the head. One of his
principal acquisitions is the mastering of
the science of physiGq geography, he hav-
ing studied in Gernshy under prominent
instructor, and in thhtg country under Guy
OF. ~
President Gilman ,was one of the judges
in the centennial exhibition Of 1876, one
Of the original trustees Of the Slater fund
Ffor the education Of freedmen ;,. an otficial
envy in 1875, and of the United States Ma
val Academy in 1876 and 1888. He has
been president Of the American Social Sci
enee Association, wee president of the
moter Of civil service breform, charity or
ganization and training in handicrafts. He
has been president gfy the Charity Organi-
cation Society of Bathhore for four years
He received the degree of LII. D. in 1875
from Harvard University and st. Johns
College; in 1887 from columbia College, and
in 1889 from Yale University and the Uni
versity of North Carolina. Besides. he is
member of many literary and scientific as
sociations. He has travelled widely in both
this country and Europe.
One Of the most important chapters in
Dr.. Gilman's Life of Monroe" contains a
summary Of the inception and development
Of the Monroe doctrine. This was prepared
by him in connection with Prof. j. Frank
lin Jamison, now of Brown University.
Mr.. Gilman has never figured prominent
ly in politics AT the White House it Is
stated that he has no politics, but his pro-
clivities are understood to be republican.
The two great parties, it will be seen, are
equally represented on the commission with
the fifth member having no outspoken pol
itics.
The Act Authorizing the Commission.
All of the commissioners have accepted
the appointments and will assemble in this
city without delay to organize for business
The authority for the creation of the COM
mission Is based on the following act of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-02
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

The large auditorium of Masonic Hall,
Anacostia, was ablaZe with Nominations
last night, the occasion being the New
Year reception by the officers of Electa
Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star. to the
members of the society and their friends,
and the members of the Masonic order In
the District generally.
The decorations of the hall were perfect,
and comprised the rarest and most luxu-
RANT of growing palms and rare and beau
tiful plants, which were furnished for the
event by Messrs. A. GUIDE and A. B. Gar
den, and bunting. A very pleasing effect
was produced by an arrangement of gas
jets On the stage. which, when lighted.
produced in letters large enough to be seen
from all parts of the room the word wei
come" The reception lasted from 6 to 10
pm, during which hundreds of persons
called. nearly all of whom partook of re-
Treatments, which had been provided by
the members of the chapter.
Those who managed the details of the re-
ception were the following committee of
arrangements: Mr.. j. w. Tolson, chair
man; Mesdames Scantlebury. Simpson,
Dodge, Shields, Minnix, King, Pyles, Har-
rison. Misses Voigt and Repetti; reception
committee-Messrs. C. w. -Okey, J. E. Min
nix, s. E. Shields and c. H. James; decora-
tions-Messrs. A GUIDE and A. B. Garden
reception committee-Mrs. Scott, Miss Rosa
Scott and Miss Ida Redd; music commit
tee-Mss Emma Dodge and Mr.. Scantle-
bury The receiving party comprised Mrs.
E. P. Watson, Mrs. E. V. Dodge, Mrs. J.
Allen, Mrs. S. Swindells, Mrs. NJ. Fisher,
Mrs. NJ. M. North, Mrs. Annie Garden,
Mrs NJ. Trushefm, Miss F. Crozier, Miss
Elsie Shields and others.
Miss Rhoda Shaw of Charles county,
Md, and Mr.. Benjamin A. Fowler of
Prince Georges county were married last
evening by Rev. W. G. Davenport, rector
of Emmanuel P. E. Church, at the resi-
deBce of Mr.. Clarence Brooks, on 18th
street southeast, Anacostia. After a recep-
tion Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler went to their fu-
ture home. near Forestville, where the
groom is the owner Of fine farm.
The horses attached to the large wagon
of the Anacostia Feed Company ran away
In Hillsdale yesterday, and the result was
considerable loss, the contents of the
wagon, consisting of groceries of various
kinds, being scattered over the ground.
The driver of the wagon was not injured.
A small fire from an unknown cause, but
supposed to be an overheated flue, occurred
In the bakery of A. b. Frisbie & Co., on
Harrison street, Anacostia, yesterday.
The herdic line between Hillsdale and
the city did a good business yesterday, but
the cars were also well patronized. 1t is
very evident, however, that the people of
Aracostia are warmly in favor of the pro-
posed electric line from Congress Heights
to Lincoln Square, Washington, which, 1t
Is understood, if constructed, will be an
underground system. and will heartily sup
port Mr.. A. E. RandIe and the other pro-
moterS of the enterprise in their efforts to
get their bill through Congress.