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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31

iRobert Louis Stevenson in his Home Life,
devoted to the last year of his life, which
was, as appears from this chronicle. one
OF his happiest and freest from illness.
Hamilton Busbey concludes his account
OF The Evolution of the Trotting Horse"
with much that is interesting about Stony
Ford, Palo Alto, Robert Bonner's farm at
Iarrytown and other great stock farms.
A story in a new field by a new name IS
The Captor of Old Pontomoc," by Mary
1. Earle. II is dramatic tale of life on
Southern bayou. Among the striking ar
tistic features of the number are full
page engraving of the late Theodore Rob-
inson's Shaw-prize picture. entitled "In
the SUM-; a frontispiece by s. w. van
Schaick entitled ''The Troubadours," and
the second of Weguelin's illustrations Of
Elizabethan songs.
LIPPINCoTTs.
The complete novel in the June issue of
Lippincott's is From Clue to Climax" by
viii n. Harden. 1t is q tale of murd er
| able detective and physician OF the new
school join forces to clear the innocent and
run the guilty to earth. ga Fellow-Feel-
ing'' is by Edith Brewer, perhaps the only
author who can write readable stories
about the coal region. II. G. Stickney in
dark" among the Chinese of San Fran
cisco. "The End OF Career" as briefly
described by Harry Irving Horton, was
that of q male flirt. /. ]. Wistar
supplies an instructive article on
Criminal Jurisprudence" Owen Hall
discusses the prospects and condi-
tions of NAVAL Warfare in 1885,"
giving the facts and figures as to the
worlds various navies, and concluding
that Great Britain is likely to hold her
own. Concerning the "Feigning of
Death by Animals" DR.. James Weir, as
result of special microscopic studies, pre-
sents facts that are largely new. DR..
Charles G. Abbott offers some observa-
tions on "The Changeful Skies" Edith
Dickson writes on the youthful Reading
of Literary Men," William Trowbridge
Larned makes some. remarks AFTER
Seeing a Poor Play" Woman in
Business" is discussed by Mary E. ].
Kelley. A second article on General and
Mrs. Washington, by Anne Hollings-
worth Wharton, deals with their official
life. Like its predecessor, it is abundantly
| illustrated. The poetry of the number
is by CarIotta Perry, Grace f. Penny
packer and Charles G. D. Rober is.
ST. NICHOLAS.
An inspiriting article in the st. Nicholas
for June is What the Bugle Tells on a
Warship," by Lieutenant John NJ. Eli
colt, U. S. N. The illustrations are by g..
Varian. "Grizzly Phir' is story to make
the hearts OF boys and girls beat faster, for
it tells OF heroic deed by 14year-old
fr-Io L n
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
ST. NICHOLAS.

An inspiriting article in the st. Nicholas
for June is ''What the Bugle Tells on
Warship," by Lieutenant John NJ. Eli
colt, U. S. n. The illustrations are by G.
Varian. "Grizzly PhiP' is story to make
the hearts OF boys and girls beat faster, for
it tells OF heroic deed by a 14-year-old
Colorado ,schoolboy. The history of Marco
Polo's travels, by Noah Brooks, has been
begun and is to run through several num-
bers. 1t is the kind of youthful literature
that interests the elder members of the
family as we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
RAIN TONIGHT.
1t Is Also Predicted That 1t Will Do
So Tomorrow.

1t Is Also Predicted That 1t VIII Do
So Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Saturday:
For the District of Columbia, rain to-
night and Saturday; warmer tonight colder
Saturday; southeasterly winds.
For Delaware and Maryland, increasing
cloudtness. with rain tonight and Saturday;
warmer tonight, colder Saturday; south
easterly winds.
For Virginia and North Carolina increas-
ing cloudiness, with rain tonight; Saturday,
rain in eastern and fair in western port or 8 :;
day.. colder; southerly winds, shiftins, to
northwesterly.
Weather conditions ana general forecast:
The trough of low pressure has moved
eastward and now extends from the lower
There is center OF low pressure in On
taric. Canada, and storm has developed
central in Mississippi. I he pressure is lel-
at.vely high on the New En gland coast; it
is also Ugh in Manitoba and the Saska.che-
wan valley. The low pressure area has adj
vanced from the north Pacific coast into
the northern plateau, and is now central in
Wyoming. 1t has broken the force of the
cold wave that was advancing from the
northwest hulsday morning. The barome-
ter has fallen from the lower lake region
to the east gulf states, also en- the northern
Rocky mountain pla .eaI; it has risal in the
upper lake region, and thence southwest
ward to Texas
1t is warmer generally east Of the MIS-
sissppi river, and colder in the Missouri
valley and on the Rocky mountain slope.
Ran has fallen generally in the gulf
states during the last twelve hours, but it
has been fair in the north Atlantic states
and the Ohio valley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
Hotel Arrivals.

Willards-SaInuel Plumer and wife and
Mrs. A D. Bleakley and son, Franklin,
Pa; ]. d. Hicks. Altoona, Pa; E. c. Beld-
ing. Chicago. Ill.
Riggs-J: Haines and wife, Mickleton, n.
j.: William Warner. Kansas City, No.; j.
w. Boothe, Holyoxe. Mass.
Page's-G-ace Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs A.
Morrell Miss Mary Mott anil Miss Helen
w. johnson, New York.
Shoreham-J. S. Robertson, New York; j.
n. Thomas. Cleveland, Ohio; w. II. Phipps,
st. Paul. MINI.
Arlnston-Charles r. Sigh, Grand
Rapids. Mich:: Rankin d. Jones, CincIn-
Fati. Ohio: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Ogden and
E. Block and wife, New York city
Normandie-H. II. Culver. st. Louis Mo-
W Il. Abbott. New York; w. T. Chase,
Peekskill. n. T.; MIR. and Mrs. j. H. White,
Philadelphia. Pa.
Cochran-James F.. Weaver. wife and
daughter, Newburg. N. Y: Chas E.
Seeley and wife. New York; John Caya-
and Jno. Il. Coriiss. Detroit, Mich
Ebbitt-R- NJ. Wilson AMI mother. Rome.
N. Y: T. l.. Flood and n. A. Flood, Mead
willie, Pa.
Howard-C. W. Fischer, Chicago, ILL.,:
J: H. Ireland. baltimore. Nd: il. s.
Damos. New Britain. Conn: Mrs. s. W.
DamoS. New Britain, Conn; Mrs H. N
Gale. Bristol. Conn; Chas Rasan, North
Carolina.
National-C. E. Nutting and wife, New
Hampshire; +. kohbeck, New York: NJ.
w. Jacobs. Harrisburg. Pa: G.. +. Wells,
West Virginia: f. L. Nash. West Virginia :
w A Ohley, West Virginia: w. Hill. Dam
Ky: G. N. Smith and sister, Pittstield,
Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
GIVEN TO EDUCATION.
American University Receives $50, 1000
and Mr.. MOOdY's Schools xIO.OOO.

SfOouyS SCHOOLS SlO.(nNb.
According to the will of the late Hart A.
Massey admitted to probate at Toronto,
the deceased manufacturer leaves an es-
tate, including property I'm Cleveland ard
other places outside of Ontario, estimated
at about S2.Om,oS. Mr.. Massey's will
makes numerous requests to charitable and
religious objects, among which are the fol-
lowing:
Victoria College, Toronto, 100000
Wesley College, Winnipeg. Man. 100000.
Mount Allison College, Sackville, N b.,
s1W,OD0
Wesleyan Theological College, Montreal,
$4,000.
American University, Washington. ID. c.,
s:0.k0. to erect building to represent
Canadian Methodism in that university
The Rev. Il. l.. Moody's schools North
field. Mass, S1o,OW
Methodist Deaconesses' Hcme, Training
Sc hool and Hospital, Toronto sl00,Vo0
National Sanitarium Association fcon-
sumptfve hospitaD, Gravenhurst Ontario.
$oJ,Hw
Numerous smaller requests aggregate
over 100000, making a total of about
$6O,po bequeathed to charitable, educa-
t;onal and religious institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

The storm in the gulf states will probably
move to the middle Atlantic coast by Satur-
day, attended by rain in the middle and
south Atlantic states. Only moderate winds.
at present are indicated on the Atlantic
coast The weather will be partly cloudy
in New England. Clearing and colder
weather is indicated for the west gulf
states.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at
am: Great Falls, temperature, :;6; oondi-
ton, - Receiving reservoir, temperature,
81; condition at north connection, ~; condl-
ton at south connection, %. Distributing
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at in
fluent gate house, 10; eftlaent gate house, II.
Tide Table.
Tcday-Low tide, &c am and % p. m.
high tide I'D q. m. and :45 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, BIB am. and 2:42
p.m; high tide, S:ll am. and $50 pm.
The SUN and Moon.
Sun rises, ,G:35; sun SETS, SOL. Moon full
at 2:I1 pm. today.
partial eclipse of the moon occurs to-
day, invisible i'll North America.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6.5S pm: OK
tingu:shng begun at j:2S am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named. If clear, less lighting may lie or
dered
Naphtha lamps all lighted by 6:lS pm.
extnguishing begun at 5:4:; m. The moon
schedule does not apply to the :.aphtha
lamps.
Public arc lamps light ed at G:2S pm. and
extinguished at Glib am.
Range of the Thermometer.
The readings of the thermometer at the
weather bureau today were follows: S
am, 81; 2 pm. "a; maximum, "a; min
mum. 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
A POOL ORGANIZED.
Formation of the BituminOus Con
Trade Association.

Formation of the BituminOua ConI
Trade AssOcintiOn.
Representatives Of the btuminous coal
districts. composing a new tidewater asso-
ISOLATION. known as the Bituminous Coal
Trade Association, have met in PHILADELPHIA
and, with one exception. signed the new
pooling agreement whereby the productions
Of the various districts, as well as the tide
water prices. are to be regulated In the
future.
The districts represented in and compos-
ing the association are the Clearfield and
other adjacent mines. Cumberland, Meyers
dale, Pocahontas, Beech Creek and Rev.
noldsville regions and West Virginia Cen
trail railroad shippers. ]. X. Stuart, secre-
tary of the Consolidation Coal Companv
representing the Cumberland district. de-
clined to sign the agreement
In substance, the new agreement requires
the pooling Of all tonnage to be equitabIy
divided monthly, with a money profit of 50
cents a ton for either overshfpments or
cutting Of prices. No coal is to be sold AT
a delivered price, nor Is any shipper to
guarantee a rate of vessel freight for f1
ture delivery. The percentages of tonnage
allotted to each road or district are hased
upon the average shipments made bv each
one during the past three years. There 10
to be general selling agency for each
of the six districts and each agency will
control the production and make sa1ea 70
be eQuitably divided among the Operators
on their respective railroad systems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

The order Of the Postmaster General is
sued June 1. 1893, forbidding the use IF the
mails for the transmission of specimen
germs of cholera or other diseased tissues
was ordered modified by Postmaster Cen
eral Wilson today so as to allow admission
CT such germs for transmission to United
states, state or municipal labora-
tories This will be allowed, how
inclosed in mailing packages construct
ed In accordance with strict specification
now promulgated These packages will NOT
be allowed to be delivered to any repre-
sentative or laboratory until a permit is
first issued by the Postmaster General GER
tifying, the right Of the institution 10 re-
ceive them. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
YOUNG BURGLARS,
Archer md Majors Held for the
Grand Jury.

John Archer, the colored burglar who was
arrested Wednesday morning by Policeman
James Mulvay, who caught him in the act
of burglarizing Bielaskis store at Dist and
II streets, as published in Wednesdays
Star, was arraigned in Judge Mller's court
this morning on two of the seven charges
of burglary against him. ard he plead
guilty to both charges. He was held for
the action of the grand jury, ard was COM
mtted in default of $1,000 bail. James
Majors, also colored. who was arrested
because he had helped Archer to dispose
of some of the property, was charged in
one case with burglary, and he, too, was
committed for the action Of the grand
jury. Bond was fixed at 5000 in his case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
Purchase OF Forfeited Lands.

Through revocation of a departmental
order Of October IA, 1895, the general land
Office has again taken up cases involving
the construction of section Of the act
of September %, 1890, governing applica-
tons to purchase land forfeited by rail-
road companies under that act. Action on
these cases had been suspended pending
certain congressional legislation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

A Columbia bicycle belonging to w. c.
Norris of GD7 13th street northwest was
stolen last night from 18th and streets
Mary c. Ball. 1121 street northwest, COM
plains to the polite that her store was en-
tered Tuesday night and a bag of flour, ten
pounds of sugar, bottle of wine and sew
eral jars OF fruits were stolen.
A. P. Harlow, a porter at the Mt. Vernon
Hotel. reports to the police that s. was
stolen from his room Wednesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
Acts AnlprOves1

The President has approved the act fix
ing the time for holding court in the north
ern division of the eastern district of Ten
ressee, and the act authorizing the Secre-
tary of the Navy to donate cannon and
RADIO, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
THE EVENING NEWS NO MORE.
The Publication of the Paper Cease,
With Wednesdays Issue.

Ihe PuDl1cat1On Oh tnc f0Der leased
With Wednesdays Issue.
The Washington Evening News suspended
publication yesterday, after an existence
dating from December IL, 1892. 1t was
owned at the beginning by a company con-
sIstng of a large number of gentlemen,
with John G. Slater as preside mt. a large
amount of money was spent in the venture.
but it vas not successful. Mr.. ~John C.
Slater eventually assumed sole control of
the publication. but some months ago II
passed under the management of Messrs.
j. f. Cavan. Nathan Greedy and \. f.
Hasprouck. The latter retired in January.
The other gentlemen found it impossible
to continue the publication Of the paper,
and consequently suspended it.
Among the heaviest stockholders in the
paper were Mr.. Slater, Mr.. T. r.. Roessle
and Admiral ThoS III. Stevens. who owned
one-haif of the entire stock of the company
al the time of its suspension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
His Sentence Must Stand.

Judge Grosscup at Chicago yesterday
declined to change the sentence of Joseph
Dunlop. editor of the Dispatch. convicted
Of sending obscene matter through the
mails. and fined 81 600 and given two wears
In the penitentiary. The court Informed his
attorney that an appeal was left to the
President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
The Lfght That Failed.

James g. Smead, colored man, well
dressed, was in the Police Court today be-
cause he failed to have a lighted lamp on
his bicycle last night. He left home to at
tend to some business for his employer.
and while riding along 18th street his light
went out. A fine Of S was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

ing, ard it is understood that invita- tons
to attend will be sent to President II. A.
Griswo.d of the Anacost,a Railway Com
pany. Mr.. A. +. RanI!a OF the Capital Rail
way Company. Col. A. NJ. Bliss, the repre-
sentative in the District OF the Havemeyer
syndicate, the owners of Overlook Ina and
others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
Public Schools.

In The Stars Almanac for 1896, on page
L. will be found interesting information
concerning the public schools Of the District
At all news stands and at The Star office
Price, 25c. COPY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
OF INTEREST TO ALL.

T!:c 3fnny Good Things to Appear
Tomorrow.
Saturdays big Star. consisting of twenty
four pages, will lie of unusual interest.
good idea of its varied contents may he
features:
FROM LOCAL STUDIOS. QilustratedD
a description of the annual exhibition by
Washington artists at the Cosmos Club.
HOUSE REPORTERS. dllustrated)
How stenograpbic notes are taken amid
scenes of confusion in Congress.
THE SALVATION ARMY. UllustratedD
Why Darlington Booths removal from
command will not affect the Washington
district.
SECRETARY OLNEY. 1llustrated)
Interesting sketch of the Secretary of
State and his methods of work.
STYLES FOR SPRING dIus,rated)
Cloth and cuts. that well-dressed men
will mos: favor.
DEVIL WORSHIPERS. tIilustrated)
Pauline Pry's initiation into the order Of
mysticism and fads
GOLD AND BLACK. OlustratedD
Some CT the tendencies in spring and
summer hats and other changes in fash
ions.
THE CHURCH MILITANT. 0llustratell
A story by Barry Pain. Published COM
plete in tomorrows issue.
ART IN POSTERS. 0llustrated)
Sterling Heilig describes artistic adver-
tisements in various European coun-
SKIES IN MARCH. OllustratedD
What may he seen above our heads on a
clear night next month.
THE BABY BOOMER. Gllustrated)
An entertaining story of the settlement
of Oklahoma. By Herbert ID. Ward
HOW HE MAKES MONEY. 0uustratedD
Bonds issued 10y Uncle Sam never pre-
scented for redemption. and money or
ders and bills which are lost
A NEW MONTE CRISTo.
The romantic career of Gov. A. r. Shep-
herd, as described by himself to Frank
G. Carpenter.
ON DETACHED SERVICE.
Amid the snowy canons of the Cintah
mountains. By George H. Harries.
THE CITY SURVEYOR.
Mr.. Forsyths interesting "reminiscences
about men ard things in Washington.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
A page of the latest news about outdoor
and indoor games and recreations.
RANDOM NOTES.
A page of interesting short stories and
sketches of things heard and seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

r. p. Hayes, who represented the seventh
Des Mo:nes district of Iowa in Congress I'm
1Sm-9l, died yesterday at Knoxville Iowa
after weeks illness Of nervous prostra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
Explanation OF the Flags.

o the
he weather nrdn
OF period d from the
the period nm p o Pm
y the Win
will be displayed Glow
above 3
- not h
will remain ty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

Mr.. Thomas c. Plat slipped on the side
walk in New York last night. No bones
were broken. but the ex-senator suffered a
severe nervous shock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

Salvation Oh takes the lead Of all linimep,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
of the National Life Insurance Company Of the
United States of America, for the election OF d.
reetors of said company for the ensuing year. Will
be held ut the office of the company. Room s..
Sun building. 1917 l. street northwest. Washing
ton u. e., TUESDAY, MARCH 10. at 10 o'clock
Am ,fr11-,utt II NTrCIiIE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-28
Where QUALITY Counts.

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property hundred per cent. When
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. FEB. %, 1S96-OFFICE OF
the Commissioners, d. C.-To whom it may
Germ: For the purpose Of repairing large water
valve IL front Of the u street pumping station
the supply Of water in the high service urea
forth of U street from Connecticut avenue to It'll
street NV, including Columbia Heights. Mount
Pleasant. BrightwOOd avenue, lexington and
Brookland, will be considerably reduced from 0
O'clock p m. today until 5 am. tomorrow. ]. W.
ROSS, GEORGE TRUESDELI, CHAS. F. POW
ELL, Commissioners, D. G. 1t
THE WASHINGTON HEBREW CONt;HEa ;ATION
finding 1t matter of impossibility to thank each
one Individually, employ this method Of thanking
all those who, By their atten,lance and generous
80 contributions assisted in making fair such u
grand financial MS well social success. Very
respectfully, HENRY KING, Chairman Executive
Committee ISAAC CANS, Chairman Press Com
mittee. 1t
OFFICE OF THE EXCISE BOARD OF THE DIS
trict OF Columbia, Washington February 2S,
1S96--Appcations for lar licenses have
been received follows: b. DAILY for 721 ST.
st. Sc Transfer from l.. W. Simons To ID.
Doody, for 1126 Tth st. W. ROGER WILLIAMS,
Clerk Excise Board. DC. 1t
WILL GIVE DESK ROOM FREE IN A PROM
fnent office building to expert lady typewriter
who Will agree to do small amount of work
for the firm. Address S. & F., Star Office fe2S-3t
Ten THOUSAND REASONS
Might be given why
every man should insure his life one is enough
he ought to. For the benefit Of your family, if
have no property-yOu should carry policy of
the best insurance in the world, issued by the
Connecticut Mutual.
A. Fl. GIBBS. General Agent,
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fe1o-1m Issues such for this territory.
, 1896-11-11

in which Lord Portman claims from the
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Rail
way Company about E40O, 600 in resneot
of portions Of his estate in the neigbhonr
hood of The Marylebone. road, which tba
company require Ill connection with the q
tension Of their line to London, The constrnc-
ton Of a minHl station at Marvlebono
road, and for the consequential DAMAGE
which it is alleged HE contiguous portions OF
the estate will sustain by the works. Mr.
DugdaIe, O.. c.. IN opening, said tile claim
Was in respect of over fourteen acres Of Lord
Portman'a MaryIebone estate, ON which the
company wished to build n station. hotel
aud coal sidings, and on which at present
some 700 separate premises stood, hayinp.
from five to f~fty-one years to RIM. The
ground rent 1T this property was So. $40. and
and the ratenhle value rather over G28 OOO
Counsel pointed ont the absolute security IF
the income, which he thought was eOual TO
ConsoIs, lis improving nature, and that. MS the.
leases fell in, large increases Of rent would
probably occur. He urged, therefore, that
the incomes should he capitalized. and
the rev0rslOnary interest calculated on the
Il per cent. table. There were n nDr,-
Der of public houses on the property, and in
respect of these a cash claim Of 942. 900 was
made. He also referred to the consequential
damage which would be done to the sur
rounding portions of the estate, especially in
the way Of stopping up and cutting off Of
streets. The total amount of the claim he
added, was nearly 10000. NJ. F. w. Hunt.
agent to Lord Portman, stated that accord.
ing to his estimate, the capital value of the
ground rents was ga, 739, present value of
the reversionary rental. excluding the public
houses, E2l7,018, and the present value of the
rental value If the puhlrchouses, GAP, 204.
Roundly, that made ! total of 1884. 900, to
which they had TO add 10 per cent. for com
pulSory sale, which nude The sum 1857 400.
MS estimate Of tn" dep jtion which tn,
estate would sustain. they arrived at the
grand total Of $685., 900, the full amount of
the claim. AT this point an adjournment till
today was taken to allow representative II
both sides to meet and endeuyour to agree on
ert@ln preliminary figures.