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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Didu't Mean to Tell q Lie.


''One OF my most peculiar experiences
was while 1 was on the bench down In
pennsylvania" said the Judge. as he light
ed his cigar and tilted back comfortably
Hunk Nodders was brought down from
the mountains charged with stealing a
shoat from one of his neighbors. I had
hunted and fished with the old fellow as a
scice ana felt sorry to See him In trouble
L asked him Il he wanted a Jury trial
Don't want no trial tall he repljea
doggedly: III fist plead guilty L hain't
got no witnesses or no friends. They'll lis:
swear 1 stole that hog. an where'u L be Y.'
But did you steal IL, Hunk?'
Didn't steal nuthin'. But kin take nv
medicine ''
III enter plea of not guilty and an
point a lawyer to defend you You shall
nave a chance to prove your innocence
nain't goin' ter foolin' round with
ier. an that's al; there are to it,
Then called him to me and whispered;
NOW. honest. Hunk. between man and
man. did you steal the pigr
Jtst atween you and me, ledger
No one else shall know q word about
Course did That there measly BIN
Sims owed me s. fur two years an i fist
lifted tn shoat ter get even.'
The case went to trial. The testimony
against Hunk was strong and charged the
jury as fairly as ever did in my life. but
they acquitted him
Then Hunk came up to me with flushed
face and hanging head. Pom my so,ll,
ledge. I dt2 Int mean fur ter tel you no Nc
thought stole that shoat, but Il pears I
didn't" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM.

Geo. II. Peck Describes His Relations
With Himself PERSONALLY and Omcially
From the Kansas CITY Star.
F. G. Willard, cashier Of the Merchants
National Bank Of Topeka, today ran across
a bit of correspondence with Geo. R. Peck
that Is characteristic of that famous law
yer.i far.
1t was 1890 when Peck lived in Topeka.
He was director Of the bank and fire.
quent and welcome borrower. One day the
cashier settled a loan with the director,
and in figuring the interest overcharged
Mr.. Peck 81. When the banks books were
balanced that night the error was discov-
cred and promptly corrected. Replying to
the cashiers note. Peck wrote:
Dear Frank: l am in receipt of your
favor of yesterday. inclosing 81 errone-
ously charged in the interest upon my
note. Personally, l thank you. but as a di-
rector In the bank it is my official duty to
caution you against correcting mistakes
made in favor Of the bank. Yours very
truly-G. r. Peck.
Using the same sheet Of paper. Mr.. Will
lard wrote:
Dear Mr.. Peck: In the course of BUSH
ness. mans official duty is always con-
sidered paramount to Individual consider
atoms. and in view of this fact should not
you return the 81 when the sentiments
above expressed by you are considered?
Very truly yours.-F. G. Willard, cashier"
Turning the paper over. Peck wrote:
Dear Frank: 1 regret very much that
in my official capacity l have no influence
with myself in my personal capacity. Of
ficially. took myself one side and labored
with myself personally, but could not per-
suade myself to disgorge. Officially. am
nice man and carefully guard the inter-
ests of the bank, but personally am
hard citizen. Officially, 1 do not speak
with myself personally. as 1 pass by. You
will see at once that the situation is very
unpleasant one. Officially. 1 can see no
way out of the difficulty but by advising
personally. Yours very truly.-George r.
Peck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Duplicate of the Union League Clubs
Picture Tint WINS Sent 90 India.


From the New York sun.
One of the best portraits of Lincoln is
that owned by the Union League Club and
painted some thirty years ago by Daniel
Huntington. Connected with it is a lit OF
history that has never been printed before,
and is known to few. if any. of the Union
Leaguers themselves.
Some thirty years and more ago there
lived in Bombay. a wealthy Parsee mer-
chant named Coma. He was an exporter
OF Indian stuffs, and his trade was largely
with the United States. His agent here
was III. w. Hubbell. He was a man Of
wide education and was a great admirer
of the United States. He followed the
fortunes OF the civil war with intense inter-
est. and when Lincoln became President
Mr. Coma began to read everything he
could get about him. The more he studied
the more he admired his character and he
said that Lincoln was the greatest states
man the world had ever seen. When Lin
coin was assassinated he rnourned his death
as keeily as any citizen of the United
states. But, as much as lac had studied
and admired Lincoln's character Mr. Coma
had no IDEA of what he looked like He had
never seen u picture of Lincoln, and he
therefore, wrote TO Mr.. Hubbell commits
sioning him to procure at any cost the
finest portrait of Lincoln to be obtained I'm
this country. He specified that the portrai,
should be in oil. that it might be as endur-
That was early in 1866. While making in
luirles In reference to the matter, Mr.. Hub
bell learned that Mr. Huntington was paint
irg half-length portrait CT Lincoln When
the work was completed Mr.. Hubbell in
spected 1t. Upon being asked when Mr.,
Lincoln had sat for the picture Mr. Hun
hngton told Mr.. Hubbell that the portrait
had been painted after Lincoln was assas-
sinated. The artist said that before begin
ming his work he had made a collection and
study OF all engravings and photographs Of
Lincoln he could find. Then he had had
several talks with Seward and Stanton
about the poses of the dead President Az
ter learning much as he could of his
subject. he painted the picture
Mr.. Hubbell gave Mr.. Huntington the or
der. and the artist duplicated the picture
which now hangs in the Union League Club
When 1t was finished 1T was shipped to
bombay and delivered in good condition
On April 8, 1865. MIR. Huntington received.
through Mr.. Hubbell, Mr.. Coma's order ON
his New York banker for $500 in gold AS
gold was then at a premium of something
more than 100 Mr. Huntington received a
little more than $1,000 for the portrait
short time after that Mr. Coma sent a LET
ter to Ny. Huntington. telling him how
much he was pleased with the portrait. add
ing:
Il shall hand this portrait down. at my
death, to my eldest son. as the rarest in
heritance 1 can leave him. II he studies the
face and the character he, too, NAV become
great"
Thus il happens that somewhere IN india
today Is Huntington portrait of Lincoln.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Prof. Cope's Body Given TO Science.
From the New York Times.
Besides leaving his archaeological col
lections and most of his fortune to the
University of Pennsylvania and its allied
institutions, the late Professor Edward
Drinker Cope took care that death should
not end the usefulrcss TO science of even
his mortal tenement. In accordance with
the provisions OF his will. only q part of his
body vas cremated His brain Is 10 be pre-
served in the Wister Museum Of the uni
VerSity. and in the Same place his skeleton
will silently continue the instruction to
which Professor Cope's life was devoted.
Anthropometric Society. and shared the be-
lief Of other scientists that valuable knowl-
edge Is to be derived from study of the
physical peculiaritles of the followers Of in
tellectual pursuits, as well as Of those be-
longing to the class that supplies most anas
certify Of this belief is illustrated by the
disposition which he directed should be
made of his own remains. To most people
there Is something peculiarly grisly and re-
pellent in the very idea Of this partial sur
vival. this perpetuation OF identified frag-
rnents, but to scientists of Professor COpes
order. the tropes OF life and death arc too
closely related for oie of them to inspire
horror, and he probably dictated these
clauses Of his will as calmly as he did
those relating to fossils or dollars. The
relics Of the departed teacher are to be
prepared by men who knew him well and
often worked. with him. and near them in
preserved in an urn standing beside those
containing all that was mortal Of two 9TH
er great mon devoted to scientific pursuifa
Professor Leidy and Professor Ryder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Robert Martin. the old gentleman resil-
ing at No. sos G street southeast, who, as
stated In The Star. was sent to Jail We'd
nesday by Judge Kimball in default of a
fine of slol for refusing to make sewer con-
rections on his property, as ordered by the
health department, was today released on
$ao bond 10 have the work performed in
ten days. The son and daughter of Mr.
Martin promised that the Improvement
should be completed in that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
DOUBLE COUSINS TO WE'D.
Brothers Will Marry Sisters Of Par
ents Who Did Likewise.


ents Who Did Likewise.
From the New York Times.
Among the odd relationships established
by the marital tie. those which Jacob and
Isaac Schorsch will shortly set up by their
respective weddings with Miss Cecilia and
Miss Carrie Sehorsch are worthy of notice.
These four young people have lived at 2l6
East 6Sth street, the home Of MIR. and Mrs.
Moses Schorsch, the parents of the girls.
and the uncle and aunt, respectively. of
the men, who are own brothers, for
Eumber of years. Jacob. the younger bride
groum-elect, came over from Germany
about seventeen years ago, and his brother
fo flowed two or three years later. Both
firally settled under their uncle's roof. ia
cob fell in love with the elder sister. Cece-
liza. about ten years ago. and Isaac con-
tracted an engagement with Carrie some
time afterward. The brothers, who have
teen in business together for long time.
will celebrate their beginning of married
life by a double wedding, and will probably
live together afterward.
The odd thing about it is that the men
are double cousins of the girls. Their IA
Their, Nathan Schorsch of Adelshein, Ger
many. is not only a brother Of Moses
ScEorsch, but Mrs. Moses Is also sister
of Mrs. Nathan. The four young people
have of course, only four grandparents
among them. II children are born to each
couple. these children will all trace their
ancestry back to but four great grand
parents whereas the children of any two
couples who are not related are able to
find sixteen greatGrandparents included in
both their family trees.
These children. il they ever exist. will
have all their respective uncles and aunts
Tor cousins-in-law, to say nothing of their
parents. their grandparents for grand
uncles and grandaunts. and their great
grandparents will not only be doubly re-
lated to them as such, but will also be
nftrr>n n v,orA,
two lines Of relationship.
II is also within the bounds of possibility
that marriage may be contracted be-
tween child of one brother and that of
ahother. but the complications which might
ehsue would best be left to a succeeding
Sc neration to master
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NO FORCE AGAINST AMERICA
SIGNIFICANT Remark by Signor Farm
In Italian Ckumhcr nf nanu To.

significant Remark by Signor Farina
In Italian Chamber of Deputies.
ROME. Italy. June 1S.-In the chamber
of deputies today. during the debate on
the naval estimates. Signor Santini urged
that the flying squadron is chiefly en-
ployed for the protection of italian COM
merce in North and South America. Sig
nor Farina dissented from this view of the
duties Of the squadron, declaring 1t to be
grave mistake to suppose that differences
with the American republics could be de-
c:ded by force.
admiral Brin. minister of marine, agreed
mat ltailan naval manifestations on a
large scale In American por.s would i'm
peru Italian subjects. but. he pointed out,
was useful to send single vessels into
american waters on certain occasions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
WILL PRESENT DUCkNER'S NAME.

Nehtu"ky Wants Him for Com mander-
tD-Chfef OF Ex-COnfederates
LOUISVILLE. KY. June 1S.-The KeE-
lucky ex-confederates will present the
name OF Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner for
commander-in-chief of the Confederate
Veterans Association when 1t holds its
annual meeting in Nashville next week.
Ihey have been in communication with
Gen. John b. Gordon Of Georgia. and he
has stated that he would not allow mis-
name to be presented for reelection.
General Buckrer is easily one of the fore
most men in Kentucky. being the vice
presidential nominee on the national demo-
cratic ticket last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
DID NOT GET A CONCESSION,
Denial of the Report of n SecOns
Monte Carlo In Mexico.

Denial OF the Report OF n Second
Monte Carlo In Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO. June 1s-An official
gazette denounces the report published in
the United States that the government
has granted a charter for gambling houses
at Tijuana. Lower California. The request
was recently made by some Americans for
charter for lottery in Lower California
but the government did not consider the
petition.
Invitations are out for a mass to be SOL
ennized June %, In Professa Church, in
this city, for the Iepose of the soul Of the
late Emperor Macmillan.
A charter for new bank Of deposit, dis
count and emission at San Luis Potosi has
been granted under the new banking law
the capital not to be less than half a mil
lion dollars. The incorporates include
Americans. Mexicans and Germans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

Committee of Typographical Union Mt
District Building.

D1Btr1ct bullO1nSs
The &C mmissioners gave a hearing this
morning to a committee from Typographical
Union No 1Ol. consisting of Messrs. E. w.
Oyster. j. d. Kehoe, J. l.. Kennedy. c. NJ.
Robinson and E. NJ. Blake. Mr.. F.. w.
Oyster, for the committee. presented reso-
lutions adopted at a recent meeting of the
unicn protesting against the award Of a
cont act for District printing to printers In
other cities. He added. 1t was the belief of
the committee that the Commissioners had
ample power in the premises and could re-
ject any and all bids or parts of bids.
Commissioner Ross replied that the Com
missioners were sill in sympathy with the
committee and 1t was their desire to ac-
complish the very ends they were striving
for. IL they had the authority. The resolI-
lions of the committee would, he said. I'M
doubleday strengthen the Commissioners In
this position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Sue for Part of Cor.icann.

CORSICANA. Texas. June 1S.-Suit was
filed in the district court yesterday by the
attorneys of the Cartwright heirs to re-
cover land and property situated in East
Corsicana. The property Is roughly esti-
mated to be worth $6OO.OOO and Is settled by
resident owners. besides being In the nor
tion of the city where the half dozen dow
Ing wells are situated.
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r-s-5c
Wanted p Discount.

when I was out west" said the maker
OF tools, a young man registered at the
hotel. and set in to make things lively
The first night he played poker with the
landlord and cleaned him out: the next
night he came home drunk. and whipped
the cabman: the third night he went up
and down the halls. singing at the top Of
his voice. and daring the chambermaids to
come out and embrace him. In the morn
Ing they asked for the key of his room,
and gave him his bill. He looked 1t over.
and then said. with surprised pathos:
Don't you make any discount to minis
ters?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

DELAVAN. Wis.,, June 18.-James Aram.
one of the weaithiest men in this section.
died. leaving over 10000 for public beney-
olence. In memory of his father and
mother. he bequeathed $4,000 to establish
q home for INDECENT Methodist clereymen:
In memory Of his daughters. 1900 for the
founding of public library: $1,000 to each
church In this city. and 5000 for q Gem.
etery fund. Mr.. Aram was q banker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Death Due to the st. Louis Tornado,
From the ST. Louis Globe Demo rat

Joseph Gratian. for many years an es-
teemed citizen of Alton. ILL.,. died Thursday
nisht. aged sixty-eight years. His death
Is traced to the tcrr ado at East st. Louis
on May % last. year. He was, at that place
and was struck by falling plaster at relay
depot He never recovered from The in
jLry. Several months ago paralysis set
IN. and 1t directly caused his death. He
was widely known a manufacturer OF
pipe organs. many of which are in Churches
throughout the west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
BICYCLIST PLACED THE BOMB.
Testimony of an Eyewitness Re.
KardinE Last Explosion In Paris.

Rnrdfns Last Explosion In Paris.
The police of Paris connect the explosion
OF a bomb Wednesday in front Of the
Strasbourg statue with the alleged at
tempt to assassinate President Faure by
the explosion of bombs In the Bots de
boulogne on Sunday last while on his way
to the races at Longcha mps
An eyewitness of the last EXPLOSION
says that he saw man on bicycle stop
at the foot of the Strasbourg statue and
then ride rapidly away
A reporter of the Soleil declares that at
the moment of the explosion he saw Count
Won misunderstanding, the German am
basSador to France, and Lieutenant Col
onel Won Schwar;zhoppen. the military at
tache of the German embassy, near the
StrasbOurg statue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
All Bids Rejected.

All of the bids for doing the District
printing have been rejected, and new pro-
posals invited. The new specifications do
not differ from the former ones. except
that bids for miscellaneous printing and
printing the tax list are invited separately.
There was q proposition to limit the bid
ders on the tax list to printers resident in
the District, but this was found to pe uu-
lawful and the new bids are invited with
out restriction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
superintendent Penick. Rein.tated.

Thomas B. Penicks has been reinstated
as superintednet of the folding room at
the government printing Office, which POSI-
ton he held for twenty-five years. when
he was dismissed by the last administra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York. Britannia, from Liverpool;
Eurst bismarck. from Hamburg: Marsala,
from Hamburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18

II you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-18
TruSSeS

Fitted properly. Abdominal Supporter Elastic
Hosiery, &c. NEW WASHINGTON SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT HOUSE HOS 81. NV. apis-tf
Evening journal., 1897-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
GIVES A GOOD PERFORMANCE.

GIVES A GOOD PERFORMANCE.
The Waite Comic Opera Company
opened a weeks engagement at the
Opera House last night. Judging from
the packed house and its manifest
pleasure, and the merits Of the COM
pany. the week will probably be one of
the most successful Of the season. The
opera presented last night was Tar
and Tartar" and it was given In good
style The scenery was appropriate
and the chorus. in the whole, pretty
and tuneful. The company is headed
by Marie Laurens and Milton Aborn
Miss Laurens was here with The
Merry World" last season, and her rich
soprano voice was heard to as good ad-
vantage last night. She is a pretty
woman and good actress, as well as a
sweet singer. Milton Aborn is always
funny without trying to be, and as
"Muley Hasson," the shipwrecked sal
lor, ne seemed funnier than ever, anc
sung better than usual Miss Louise
Moore, formerly leading woman Of the
Aborn Company. is pretty and attract
i've as ever but did not have a part es
pecially suited to her last night. Her
man Waldo, as Cardoman, the fiery
Arab, enacted the role very cleverly
Between the acts there were dances b!
Miss Mildred Dempsey, songs by Edga
Lowell, selections by the Lily Quartz
and some excellent storeOpticon views
This afternoon Bohemian Girl" i
being sung, and tonight Fra DlavolO
will be given.
Evening journal., 1897-02-02
TOUR TO OLD POINT COMFORT
RICHMOND AND WASHINGTON

A delightful persOnally-cOnducte
tour. allowing two days at Old Point
Comfort. one at Richmond and two at
Washington, viii leave New York and
Philadelphia February 20 via the Penn
sylvania railroad. This tour covers a
peculiarly interesting territory, the
quiet beauty of Old Point the historic
monuments Of Richmond, and the ever
interesting departments and institu-
tions of the National Capital
Tickets. including transportation,
meals en- route in both directions, trans
fers of passengers and baggage, hotel
accommodations at Old Point Comfort,
Richmond and Washington, and car
riage ride about Richmond-in fact
every necessary expense for a period OF
six days-will be sold at rate of $500
from New York. Brooklyn and Newark,
S34.00 from Trenton. $500 from Phlia-
delphia, and proportionate rates from
other stations.
Tickets will also be sold TO Old Point
Comfort and return. direct By regular
trains. within six days. including trans
portation, luncheon on going trip. and
one and throe-fOurths days board al
Old Point. at rate Of $1,000 from New
York. Brooklyn and Newark, S15. 90 from
Trenton, Sl4.0O from Philadelphia and
proportionate rates from other stations
Apply to ticket agencies, Tourist
Agent 1896 Broadway. New York, OF
/ George w. Boyd. Assistant Genera
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station
! Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-02-02
LANDS IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN

LANDS IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Are now as desirable as any in the
markCS. The lands particularly in the
central and northern part of Wisconsin,
are being rapidly taken up by actual
settlers
The most salable are the timber and
meadow lands now ranging in price
from $500 to $1,000 per acre. A few
months hence their value will be great
ly increased.
For a home or for investment nc
luckier chance in the West has ever
before been offered. Now is the time
to invest No better farming land ex-
lists anywhere. No greater results can
be obtained anywhere.
Schools and churches abound every
where. Nearby markets for all farm
products. Wisconsin is one of the ban
ner states OF the West
For further information address ol
call upon w. y. Powell. General Immi.
grafton Agent, 4lo Old Colony Building
Chicago, III
Evening journal., 1897-02-02
DIED.

FULTON. On January 81, 1897, Mrs.
Hannah Fulton, aged n years.
GRADY.-In this city. on the 2Sth in
stant, Eddie, son of Michael and
Catherine Grady, aged years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
MILVAINE.- this city, on the 9th
Instant, Benjamin McIlvaine, aged 67
years.
TAGGART.-On January 27, 1897, Paul
inc Selva Taggart
WALES.-On Monday, January 25,
1897, Miss Catharine Brooks Wales,
eldest daughter of the late John
Wales.
Evening journal., 1897-02-02
HANSCOM'S
Special Prices for One Week,
February 2 to 9.

GRANOSE-A new Cereal Food. abso-
lutely pure wheat. thoroughly cooked.
containing all the elements required for
nutrition Free demonstration at our
store this week. Price 15c. package.
MUSTARD-A useful butter dish filed
with the best Mustard, ready for in1me-
date use, only Sc.
BEEF-Chipped dried beef Only the
best knuckles and tenders used 19c. lb.
MACARONI-America macaroni in
pound packages Some think IL as good
as the imported. Only &C.. ID. package
BUCKWHEAT-Genu old-fashioneo
buckwheat -four. The kind our grand
mothers used 10 lbs, zoe.
WAFERS--A new sugar wafer delicate.
ly favored with cocoanut. Only &c. lb.
CANDY-One 10. box fancy chocolates
assorted. only 17c. lb.
CANDY-Surplus stock fine mixtures
lsc. 10. lbs. for 25c.
We beg 10 apologize for delays In de-
liveries last week. Unusual demands or
our delivery department was the cause
which will be remedied this week.
HANSCOM'S,
7th and Market Streets.