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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17
JUDICIAL WIT.
Some of the Best of Ancient ana
Modern Instances.
From the London Standard.

From the London Standard.
There are three classes of people who
can deliver jest with absolute assurance
that the same will be properly appre-
ciated. They are the acknowledged wit,
the wit judicial, and the scholastic wit.
At the formers remark to laugh is the
thing; at the judges remark to laugh is
a relief; at the formmaster's joke to
laugh is diplomacy. Upon the acknowl-
edged wit and the wit of the classroom,
we have no intention to enlarge, but by
citing several leading witticismS deliv-
cred from the bench we hope to prove
our case that the wit judicial is not so
bad as those make out who would have
us believe that the laugh of the court is
the laugh Of sycophancy. A few months
ago Mr.. Justice Day, in the queens bench
division, had case before him of some
duration, and many technicalites. To-
wards the conclusion of a long speech,
counsel said, and the saying may be taken
as a specimen of what had preceded It:
Then, my lord, comes the question Of
bags; they might have been fun bags or
half-full bags; or, again. my lord, they
might have been empty bags" or" in
terrupted the sorely tried judge, "they
might have been wind bags"
Apropos of the verbosity of some coun-
sci, and the difficulty of checking them
the following story is told. In a case that
was brought before the late master of
the rolls, a point was raised for the first
time, whereupon the master asked why 1t
had not been raised before the Judge in
the court below? His lordshop stopped
me, m lud," replied the loquacious coun-
sci. However did he manage to do that?"
inquired Sir George Jessel, eagerly. by
a species Of pious fraud, m lud; by pre-
tending 70 be with me" was the reply. 1t
was the same Judge who Is reported TO
have said when an unsuccessful litigant
threw an egg at him In the corridor Of
the court, Il think that must have been
intended for my Brother Bacon" Mr..
Justice Bacon sat in the same court.
When a judicial witticism has the honor
of being introduced into an original mu-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17

steal comedy, there can be little doubt
that the bench is an acknowledged seat of
humor as we'll as of learning-at least we
hope there cannot. a few years ago when
the long-winded counsel remarked we
will now address ourselves to the furni-
ture" Concerning which the case was
about, and the long-suffering Judge re-
Piled, you have been doing that for some
time, Mr.. DASH" a well-knoWn comedian,
taking the part of the judge, brought the
anecdote into play then running at the
Princess of Wales theater with the great
est success, which was, of course, very
iattering to the judicial bench.
To be able to carry off an untoward in
cdent with an impromptu wltticism OF the
first water is gift that belongs to few.
We think we are correct in stating that it
was Sir j. w Gritty who exclaimed when
a piece of the ceiling fell down on his desk
when he was in the midst of giving judg-
ment: "Justitia fiat, ruat coelum" Diet
justice be done though the heavens falD,
a remark that compares very favorably
with the interpolated gag of a celebrated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17

erybody to know the true value of Dr.
Pierce's medicines, as I am confident that
by persistent use they will cure all all
ments for which they are recommended
| have recommended the medicines to
some of my friends, who have troubles
similar to mine. and they seem to be well
satisfied"
The best home doctor book extant is
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17
BONDED YOUNG MEN.
How The Security Companies Keen
Tab ON Those They VOuch For.

How Che Security Companies Keen
Tab ON Those They Vouch For.
From the st. Louis Republic.
The theory Of the big security compa-
MES, who derive their profits from guar
anteeing the honesty OF young men who
hold responsible positions In the rnercan.
tile world, that an ounce of prevention ia
worth a pound Of cure, does not only an
ply to those who have penchant for bet
ting their own and frequently their en-
ployer's cash on the races, but is a pro-
verb that works all the year round. While
the frequent prosecution of defauIters Is a
powerful aid in assisting others to resist
temptation, yet this security companies
are not satisfied with resting there.
They find 1t cheaper to pay detectives
to be continually on the watch than to
lock the door, as it were, after the horse
has gone. The sleuths are ST. Louis men
OF long residence, who know by sight the
majority Of their employers clients, and
the watch they keep over them is far
stricter than the watched Imagine. For
instance, since the theatrical season be-
gan two men have been detailed to spend
their evenings in frequepting the all-nlght
restaurants that are favored by ambitious
young men who want to live twenty-four
hours of the twenty-four
Particularly do they direct their atten-
ton TO youths who have a penchant for
things theatrical. The spies, for spies
they are, do not look like the ideal thief
catcher; in fact, they would rather be
taken for men about town, who are out
for nights frolic and hang the ex-
pense." one Of the most active of the
corps of detectives Is to be found most
frequently in one of the big all-night re-
sorts that is almost entirely given over
to the feminine contingent of stageland
after the midnight hour. With their local
acquaintance they sip their champagne
until the early hours, and their escorts.
are, in the majority of cases, young fell
lows who hold salaried positions Of re-
sponsibilty. Little Mr.. Sleuth sitting
quietly over In one corner. is apparently
paying all his attention to his ale and rab-
bit. But in reality he Is making mental
notes Of how many bottles of wine his
prey Is opening and the general drift of
the conversation, If he touches upon his
business life. The next morning the Sc
curity company which has vouched for
the young mans honesty is in fun possess
sion of the facts.
If they are sufficiently damaging, a lit
tie note Is indited to the young man, and
also his employer, stating that the bond
made by the company is cancelled. The
result Is generally dismissal for the en-
ploye, and he never knows that 1t all
came from the fact that he blew himself
like a good fellow for Tottie Footlights.
Seriously, the security companies find that
the detective service more than repays
them. AS the theatrical season grows
apace of course, the activity of the
sleuths VIII increase, but already the plan
has been productive of results that would
astound the outsider If he only knew.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17
COASTED DOWN THE
CAPITOL STEPS.
A Bicyclist at Washington, ID. c.,
Successfully Performs
A Remark able Feat.

The other day blcychst al the National
Capital accomplished novel exploit lie
wagered with friend that he would
coast from the top to the bottom of the
grand stairway Of the capitol building.
The stairway is over fifty feet in hight.
and it is a pretty rocky road to travel on
a bicycle. Nevertheless the young man
safely accomplished the feat.
1t takes pluck and steady nerves to
successfully carry out an exploit of this
description The least 'shakiness OF the
nerves. the most trifiing culver of the
wrist would have meant broken bones
and possibly a broken neck for the adven-
turer.
But 1t is not for fool-hardy exploits like
this that the average man needs a sound
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17

very pretty morning dress that was, con-
trary to custom of white French women
are not very fond, as a rule. of dressing
in white, because 1t gives them so little
opportunity for what we call chic. They
like dashes of color.
one of these dresses, which, by the
way. was cut after the model shown me
by the very SWEETEST dressmaker in
Paris, was Of white silk cashmere, so
glossy that it might have stood for satin.
II was made perfectly plain, and was cut
princess shape. There is nothing in the
world so trying as a princess dress, be-
cause 1t must fit from neck to hips as
though It were moulded on, and Its plain
ness cannot be relieved by trimmings, but
this was a complete success.
This gown fits the bust and hips per-
fectly, but was slightly loose at the waist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17

cause 1t is not considered very good form
mere Tor woman to watch out of the win
oo"S' but they stand attractive screens
=" 'front.' of the wlndow-shades, and they
hans out lanterns in the front doors and
'"0N plants at the windows. These little
Tu',eIIuges are disdained at home, but the
@I'sians are very fond of them.
i"e French woman's first thought, even
Ire mat Of her winter coat, is for her
,,''Se gown. What shall she wear when
s ssop'e come to tell her that they are glad
sne Is home again?
d.. "'Fe mad so many glimpses of home
sn, so many peeps in the boudoirs
'' morning rooms. that am fairly be-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17

Paris oct. 7.-People are home again;
md the avenues and boulevards begin to
wear the indescribably gay appearance
which is iuseparable from French city
French women have such a way of pro-
Ginning themselves. That is about the
onlv way to describe the manner in which
they make their presence felt and known
Not that they sit in the windows, be-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17

wildered when I come to describe morn
ing gowns, as they are this fall.
1t would not be fair to say that the
fashion is for the loose dresses. On the
contrary, where you see one flowing dress
you see twenty tight ones. The new
vogue is almost entirely for the clinging
house gown, and the modistes are showing
them instead of loose ones. I saw one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17
The sale Law. whLeh lImIts the sover

eighty to men, prevails in Hanover and,
therefore, says the London Mail. when
Queen Victoria succeeded to the throne Of
England she did not become Queen of
Hanover, but the scepter passed over to
her uncle, the Duke of Cumberland. This
was not the least Of the many fortunate
circumstances which have arisen out Of
the succession of the present sovereign
to the throne of this country. The Hano-
yer connection has always been distaste-
full to the English people. II brought us
no advantage, and in recent times dur
ing the great movement for German unity,
1t might have involved US In war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-17
A Peep At Home DRESSES,
The French ,WOman's First Thought Is For
the Dress She Will Wear in the House.

MANY Princess Seldom Loose But Are Fit
to Bust and AboutC oors and MoterinIs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

Sales-regalar call-12 O'Clock m-Metrorolitan
Eairoad ssny es $1,000 ga at i29 slo"1 at s
Gun Carriage, 100 at 81 cents 100 at 50 cents;
100 at 50 cents. MeTgenthaier Linotype. 10 at
100 l0t4. After call-National Safe Deposit
District of Columbia Bonds year fund.- SIS 100
bid $9-yesr fund Gs, gold. Ito bid. Water stock
currency, Ill bid. 3.65s, funding. currency 11ili
116 bid. 120 asked. Metropolitan Railroad conv
is. I241s bid: 125te asked. Metropolitan Railroad
tan Railroad certificates of Indebtedness. b. 113
bid Belt Railroad q" IS 60 bid 20 asked Ecking
series 4, II2 bid. washington Gas Company IS
imp, loe hid Chesapeake and Potomac Tel~,
phone 5s 100 bid i'd American Security and Trust
Company LIST IS. I1o bid: Washington Market
Company ext. 6s ITO bid Masonic Hall Associa-
ton IS; !c7 hid. Washington Light Infantry LIST
National Bank stecks.-Bank of Washington 81
bid so' asked. Metrorolitan. $40 bid; si5 asked.
ba Second lao bid Gsen a is bd conS
bia, 100 bid. Capital, 100 bid West End. 1o4
bid JOG asked Traders, 81 bid. Lincoln 1os1a
Safe Deposit and Trust companies- National
Security ard Trust 1857 bid $50 asked ''''e'''''
ropaiitan. 1iss bid colambia 81 bid IS askea e'
Gas and Electric Light stocks;-washngton Gas.
Electric Light. 1o2 bid. 1o6 asked.
,s s,1 s M - bid Frankn
s 3D. Ia sa ESa stf
* bid. Ssls asked. Peoples. So bid. 6 asfei,
Lincoln, 81 bid. 10 asked. Commercial. bid
bid. Columbia Title ~ bid s lSa asked l't Mas
inEten Title. ~ lid District Title. , bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
ADMIT THEIR GUILT,
FIVE Boys Arrested. Charged With
PiIfering From Stores.


Detectives Muller and Baur made FIVE
arrests last night which they think Will
result in putting a stop to some of the
petty stealing that has been going on in
front of stores. The prisoners gave their
names as Joshua Roy George Lomax
Lewis Harrison Lewis Wesley and Clar-
opce Hooks. Their ages range from fifteen
to nineteen years. Joshua Roy had a
loaded revolver in his pocket, which he
attempted to draw on Detective Baur but
the latter. anticipating trouble was quick
enough to prevent the use of the weapon
Several pairs of shoes, together with some
cigarettes and candy, have been recovered,
and most of the prisoners have admitted
their guilt.
During the past few days a rumber of
complaints have been received by the po-
lice concerning the operations of petty
thieves who have taken goods from places
of deposit in front of stores. where they
were displayed for The .benefi: of the holi-
day trade. One night this week some
shoes and. slippers disappeared from Stras-
burgers store On eth street, and some OF
the articles have been recovered.
The prisoners live in South Washington
and were Known to the officers. Roy, who
was armed, was the leader Of the crowd,
and when the officers SAW him at the head
Of the boys near the corner of Pennsyl
vania avenue and 18th street they made
an effort to arrest them. TWO of the boys
ran away. but three of hem were captured
and locked up. Two of the three arrested
We're wearing stolen shoes. and they had
in their pockets a good supply of cigarettes
and cough drops. The other two were
captured later
During the night the house of Roys par
ents was visited, and the officers say they
found there more stolen shoes and slippers.
The boys are held until the officers can
make further inves tif,ati Six charges
of theft have already been preferred
;,,-+ .r,.I
eral additional charges will be filed before
the investigation is ended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
VIII Print "a Book,


Last evening at Carroll Institute Hall
the second assembly of the Chain and
Sprocket Club was given. The hall was ar
tistically decorated with palms and the
clubs colors. The -chaperons were Mes
DANES Durfee, Wynants and Shoemaker.
Among those present were Misses john
son. Builder Croswell, Wade, Milton,
Chlds. Lee, Balm, Waters, knight.
Danagh, Gardner, Hunter. Wiley, Fletch-
er. Bryant. Gilland, Griesbauer, Har-
low, Diedel. Shanks. Dennison, Keller,
Marian, kraak, Billngsly, Martin, Coo
per, Hoover. Chandlee, Jerman, Budd. Back
man. Boyd, Diedel, Balm, Ever. Black
ston. Rice, Stoutenburg the Misses Smith,
Clayton. Sharpless. Mcconnell, Ramsey.
Colley. Ellis, E,ynon. Smith, Warner Rowe,
Schneider, Nye. Bryant. and Messrs
Kemp, Brown. Felter. Steele, Tisdel, Bry-
ant, Keller, Reed, Kraak. Chadwick, Rein
OIL. Royal. Marian. Hoover. Clark, Powell.
Milans. Collins. Hanford, Balm, Graft. Fea-
therstone, Roberts, Butler, Butts, Lackaye.
Wilkins, Hopper, Hicks, Dr. Stoughten-
berg. Colley, Hopkins. Milans, Davenport.
Hahn, Edmonston. Brandenberg, Jerman.
Chandlee. Grow Danah, Reinohl, Rouzee
Cuverwell. Watts, Jerman Eynon Pasco
Brown. Hoover, Balm, Edmons, Titus. Fea.
ly and Clarke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
OCEAN, HOME FOR ORPHANS
~ i
A Summer Retreat for the Inmates of st.
Rose industrial Home.
The Bequest of the Late William
Pose-Plan to he Followed.

Negotiations are under way for the es-
tabishment at Ocean City of summer
retreat for, the children and officers of ST.
Rose industrial Home for Girls. on G street
between 21St and I'D. The school has at
present sfxty-seven pupils. orphan girls
from the District, between the ages Of
fourteen and twcnty-onc years.
inc presen; quafters. while large enough
Tor ,he accommodation OF tie inmates, who
nave to do large amount OF sewing, have
no ground connected with them on which
they can get their much needed exercise
The proposed home at Ocean City Is intend
ed for this purpose during the summer
months. Two iot= are under ccntempat ton
for the sitc OF the home.
The Money Secured.
One of the sisters of the institution, in
speaking OF the move to II Star reporter
this morning. said.
I'VE have just secured the money with
which to purchase the lot. and on which to
erect the house. The amount was be-
qreatted to st. Rose Home about six
years ago by II Mr.. William Leach, an old
bachelor resident OF Washington. We have
been fighting for 1t in the courts ever since.
and the case has just been settled in our
favor. We do not get all the money, how
ever. as some OF 1t will go to a nephew.
o heie 10 iei,. however SOME @lo'o" VI
$4,000. which 1t is thought. with other
help, will be sufficient for the purpose.
Mr.. Leach, some time before mis- death,
visited the different institutions of similar
character to ours in the city. He decided
that this was the most worthy, and his
will was made accordingly. He knew that
the girls were required to work hard at
sewing in the house most of the months
during the year. and he had the object in
view of providing them suitable home
for the summer months when he made his
will.
THE money was left so that it could be
used for no other purpose.
Naturally we are intensely gratifed
that the money will come to US, and the
children will have the home"
Ocean City Selected.
''They will in all likelihood spend the
months of July, August and September at
Ocean City. and the time spent there will
doubtless be of inestimable benefit to them.
1--WE are looking at two lots in Ocean
City, of about three acres apiece, as sites
for the home. but have not decided as yet
on either. The owner of one of the lots
has stated that he Will give something to-
ward the purchase of the lot. Ocean City
Is near Washington, and is such a place as
Will be suitable for US, So 1t will be selected
for the retreat"
1t was stated further that as soon as the
lot was definitely decided upon and pur-
chased preparations for building would be
commenced Immediately. The place will
be ready for the visit of the ST. Rose
people next summer.
1t is believed that this will he the nu-
cleus for a home for officers and pupils of
a number of Catholic Institutions of like
lines in and around Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to Is a bona fide one.
1t IS easily possible for news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell it's legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in or!ier to deceive adver-
tisers. by sending out thousands Of
papers to newsstands, which are re-
turnable, and which are in fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however.
judge by results, and bogus circula-
tons don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
YOUNG MAN WANTED.
Is sly and Well Dressed and Inclined
Sfeul.

The detectives are locking for we'll
dressed young man VINO is suspected Of
having committed at least three robbcries
yesterday afternoon. He is only about
seventeen years old, and there is a woman
who travels with him. The police think
they may have left the city
His manner of operating. it is alleged
to call at house and pretend he
wanted 10 rent a room or engage board,
ard then, when left alone. would help him
self TO any valuables he might see. Among
his victims was Sidney l.. Ingles, who lives
at No. -b3 18th street northwest. From his
house disappeared three stick pins. a pair
of cuff buttons and a revolver.
Detectives McNan.ee and Helan have re-
covered the pins, but have not found the
ether articles.
Later in the day the young mar called
at the house of Mrs. Hawn. No 6 b street
northeast. and when ne had departed a
gold watch and chain. pocket book con-
tanning about $40 AID two gold pins Were
missed. The gold watch was recovered by
the same detectives who found the other
property
Miss Edna Z. McEwen, who lives at
No. -, Delaware avenue northeast, was
also victim. a gold watch and chain and
three gold stickpins We're taken. She re-
ported her loss 10 the police of the sixth
precinct. and in less than two hours. after
IN. robbery was committed Precinct De
tectiye Hdrtigan had recovered the watch.
This afternoon Detectives Boardman and
Gallaher arrested a young man. who gave
his name as Alonzo' Nottingham, and
locked him up on suspicion of being the
one VINO co.Titnittei these robberes. The
young man was enGeavoring 10 dispose of
a diamond bTe4SfpIn. When arrested he
said he lived in Baltimore. and that the
pin belonged 70 his mother.
The prisoner was partially identified as
the Individual who visited Mr. Ingle's
house about the time the robbery was COM
m!ttel there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

BALTIMORE, December 11.-Flour qniet I'M
cbangedIeeeipts 1858 barrels; exports 1877
month, 97lsaS7A; January. s7Aa9s; May. sss hid;
steamer No. red 92-receipts. 70 900 bushels
exports. 10000 bushels; stock, 1,05S $50 bushels
sales, 5000 bushes-scuthern wheat by sample,
03a99; do: on grade. 93ha9sH Corn steady
Of old. s2as2A; January, a1Na32; February ga
s2A; steamer mixed. sla31A..receipts. i4e. 500
corn. 29a33; do. yellow. 30a33. Oats frm-No. 2
= .236 bushels: exports none stock. 3972l1 bush
els. Rye easier-No. 2 nearby. 51s. bid; No. 2
western, 53a53A-receipts, 1856 bushels; exports
hone; stock. 38O. 232 bushels. Hay steady-choice
timothy. $500 asked. Grain freights quiet. un-
changed. Sugar graduated, 51L Butter
quiet, unchanged. Eggs and cheese steady, un-
changed. Whisky unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
DEADLY WEAPONS,
Bill Submitted Regulating Their
Handling und Sale.

The Commissioners have written Chair
man Babcock of the House District COM
mittee, transmitting a draft Of bill to
amend the law relating to the carrying or
selling of deadly or dangerous weapons
The. proposed amendment provides for an
alternative punishment of Imprisonment
where one convicted Of engaging in the
sale of such weapons without a license
therefor fails to pay the fine imposed
1t also provides punishment for licensed
dealers wheo fail to keep the required rec
ords of sales. The reports shall, it is pro-
posed, be made thereafter monthly instead
OF weekly. and it Is further provided that
a representative of the major of police as
well as himself may inspect the registers
the dealers are required to keep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
ABANDONED BICYCLE.
Note Tied To Ii Conveying Some
Startling Information

A bicycle which had been hired at Rob
ertson's bicycle store yesterday by a white
man. who gave his name as ]. Johnson.
was found abandoned last night about L.
O'Clock near The Long bridge. Special OH
Ger Ripple discovered the abandoned wheel,
which had-a note tied TO it, asking that the
bicycle be returned to the store.
The note concluded: Drag the river and
you will find Jim Johnson"
The bicycle was turned oyer to the police,
but the river will not be dragged unless
there Is some more tangible evidence tina,
there is a body In the water. Today the
bicycle was returned to its owner.