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Evening star., 1897-04-16

WASHINGTON. n. C., April 0.-Congressman
Peter J. otey has distinguished himself hy active
and honorable service in the House OF Representa-.
tves, where he sent from the sixth district
of Virginia. On the floor of the House and in the
ccmmittec room he is conspicuous advocate II
measures for the advancement of good COVE rnment
In what high honor Paine's celery compound is
held in the family of this distinguished legislator
appears fro:s the following letter
Dear Sirs:-For years l have been great suf-
ferer from neuralgia. and during the past winter
was advised to try Your Plines celery com
pt und. AID l used two bottles OF 1t with greu
benefit. 1 was SO much pleased with it that per-
suaded my brother John Floyd, to it. He hal
been having a bad form OF nervous dyspepsia, and
now, after using the compound for two months,
is so much improved that feel 4 third bot
tie will complete his cure. Every has spoken
of the marked change for the better in his ap-
pearanco. Respectfully
Mrs. NAI.I.IE FLOYD OTEG.
This is of 10 20 letters from Unit. i
States congressman members Of their families
that have recently appeared in the newspapers
here heartily reconlIn. nding Painc's celery COM
pound.
One of the most eminent physicians in the city,
being interviewed 10y OF the papers, says:
''Paine's celery compound marks tremendous
stride in the of diseases.
the underlying causes of nervous and organi,.
troubles surely and rapidly. No remedy repre-
sents comprehensive knowledge Of nervous ex-
Evening star., 1897-04-16
USEFUL TO JEWELLERS,
n Ray Enables Them to Detect the
False Diamond From the Real.


From the London Mail.
An interesting series of experiments is
now being conducted at Prof. Crookes' lab
oratory with view to finding quick and
easy method of distinguishing false from
true gems. The Roentgen rays have been
found to be capable of easily penetrating
diamonds, while limitations are Invariably
opaque TO the new light. The resistance of
pearls, rubes. sapphires and other precious
stones is also being tested before the tubes
Some plates which had been used in these
experiments. which showed plainly the diff
ference in resistance between fine black and
white diamonds and imitation stone,
We're placed before reporter at Streeter'S,
In Bond street, yesterday. On one of the
plates there was an oblong spot a little long
er than mans thumb rail. This was the
proof from an attempt to pierce an imita-
ton diamond. worth, perhaps. about IL.
with the rays from CroOkeS tube. On the
same card. just below this dark spot were
the dark outlines of gold framework, such
rs precious stones are set in, and inside it
was faint. dark shadow.
Tlris was the result of turning the y rays
on ma snificent black diamond valued at
loo, surrounded by a setting of white dia-
,nonds. The framework of the setting came
cut clearly, the black diamond was almost
transparent to the rays and the small white
ores were perfectly so.
There was third spot on the paper but
it was almost imperceptible. One could see
on very close scrutiny the faintest shadows
but that was all. This third spot showed
how nearly transparent to the y rays is the
white diamond, for it was the result of an
exposure to the Crookes tube of the famous
King of Delhi diamond, taken at the time
of the Indian mutiny and bought here for
10000.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
The Absent Minded Man.
IN the pit,sburs Chronicle Telegraph.

From the IlttsDurS ChrODitle telegraph
An amusing case of absent minded dness
was experienced by a young South Slider
the other evening. The young man Is usu-
ally of a bright nature, but for some time
past his friends have been noticing that
ne does some peculiar things. Not long
ago he was at d reception, and a few min
utes before closing time he went to the
Then he walked up stairs to the dancing
floor and picked up another coat and walk
cd home with il on his arm. Arriving at
his hcu.e he found that he had one coat on
and another On his arm. The next day he
found the owner of the extra coat and mu-
tLal explanations followed and all was well.
But that has been eclipsed by his latest ex-
pIoits. He had finished his toilet and start
ed for the street. AS soon as he made his
from everybody who saw him. He walked
down the street and could not imagine what
made the passersby smile at him. Finally
he reached the restaurant where he takes
his meals. and then he realized that he
was carrying something in his hand. He
locked at 1t and found that he had carried
TIE lighted lamp from his room and had
walked several blocks along the main street
with il In his hand
Another case Is cited concerning the same
young man. At the Office where he Is en-
pioyed he has occasion to answer many
calls al the telephone. One evening he was
reading book in his room when an alerm
clock rang In the adjoining room. IT, alb
sent-mii!dcc youth got up and commenced
10 yell Hshoi Hello!' and when the occu-
pant of tie other room inquired as to the
cause of the yelling the young man said In
n sheepish manner, "Oh, 1 thought il was
the telephone bell ringing"
Evening star., 1897-04-16
III 1TONS MADE OF MILK
me Dnir! Will Also supply COmbs.
Brush Handles and Billiard Balls.

From the New York Herald
FOR long time buttons and other arti-
cies Tor which bone is generally used have
pech made from CONCEALED blood mr.
chased by the button makers at the
slaughter houses and treated with some
substance that hardens it to the sufficient
consistency. From blood to milk is q long
remove. but the same articles that ara
made from blood can be made from mill,
by process invented by an Englishman
named James Callander. and soon to be in
troduced into this country
The milk used is the skim milk that ;s
or little use for domestic purposes and can
pc obtained very cheaply. 1t is the milk
that remains after the cream has heen
SKINNED or. The process of turning this
nquld into buttons, pool balls, combs backs
OF hair brushes and similar articles con-
sists, first, of straining the milk through a
cloth, In order to remove every vestjee of
cream, and then mixing it with a sub
stance the ingredients of which are a Sc
cret OF the inventor, and eompressing IT
AT the end of three days the substance 10
as solid as ceiluloid, and is ready to be cut
wishes.
AT present a factory in Holland is en-
gagged In fashioning the hardened milk into
various articles. buttons being the chief.
| The buttons made in this peculiar Way
differ very little in appearance from ordi-
nary bone buttons. They are a creamy
white in appearance, but can be coIored
black or red or any other color by simply
mixing the coloring matter with the milk
before the hardening process begins They
are said to possess advantages over the
bone and celuIoid articles in being less
brittle and less liable to chip For this
reason the billiard balls and pool balls
which have been made in England from
this substance have found favor where a
cheap ball is required instead of the ex-
pensive ivory ones.
For combs the milk substance has been
found to be especially well adapted as 1t
Is smooth and delicate to the touch and
derives from its creamy origin a glossy
surface that is just the thing for combs
In the same way it Is a good substitute
for ivory in billiard and pool balls.
The great difficulty thec inventor had to
overcome, and whichslhe Erappled with un-
successfully for seven years before he hit
upon the right plan.r5was ITO keep the color
of the substance of.la uniform shade. Ac-
cording to Mr.. J. Rs .Burdoch of Brooklyn,
who has known the inventor for many
years. the early experiments with milk
buttons always resulted in the turning
out of a substance Is hard enough, to be
sure, but breaking out in spots of yellow.
like freckles on a country boy.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
A Contrary Flag.
From the Pittsburg Dishtch1i

rrou flttsDurg
If ever there was anything in the world
that went by contraries.i At is the Chinese
flag. 1t will be recalled that 1t is one of the
gayest Of national standards. The body of
the banner is of pale yellow. In the up
per left-hand corner lis small red sun, and
looking at it is a fierce Chinese dragon
About one thousand years ago. so the story
runs, the Chinese made war upon the Jap
anese. They prepared for a great invasion
AS prophecy of victory they adop.ed a
standard which is that Of the present time
They took the sun OF Japan and made it
very small. This they, put in front of the
dragons mouth to express the idea that the
Chinese dragon would devour the Japanese
1t. happened, however. that the Chinese
fleet conveying an army of 100 900 men was
wrecked on its way to Japan by great
storm, and all but three of the 1OOOO err
ished. The result Of the recent war has not
been any more convincing than the first
affair that the Chinese flag has been cor
rectly conceived. - 4.z .,.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
DISASTROUS wAsHoUTs.
Remarkable Effects of Floods ON q
WelI-INuown Railrond.

| One of the principal acts of nature that
| is dreaded by railways is high water, but
probably no railroad in the country mas
suffered so much from washouts in such a
/ short space of time as did the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern in February and
/ March There was a time when II seemed
! that the entire right of way between Cin-
/ cinnati and Washington, Ind, had dislD-
/ peared, and iii its place were deep angry
/ surging waters that threatened even 10 cut
! down the stony hills that line the Ohio
| river.
/ On February 22 the high water from the
! Ohio river compelled all the railro ads 10
/ abandon the use of Union station in Cin-
/ cinnati, and trains were not again run H.
| to the station until March - During this
| flood the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
/ pecple thought they had been damaged
rather severely. Enough damage was done
to require the use of 10000 sand bags, 5000
yards of Stag. .JoJ cars of stone and about
40 600 yards of gravel to put the track back
in shape On the night of March diff
Guilty began on the Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern near Chillicothe, on the Ohio
division, and extended west almost TO ST.
Louis.
The Little Miami river at Loveland went
high enough TO put thirteen inches OF
water in the ticket office and cover the
tracks with about twenty-four inches, al d
the big new bridge over the river ct that
point had II to Is inches over the top OF
the rail, and just north of ii the heavy
wagon bridge was carried away, and sunk
in the river within 100 feet of the railroad
bridge which, during the whole freshet,
was not damaged. In the next twenty miles
into Cincinnati 1000 feet of track were
washed out.
A big washout occurred Just west of
bridge %, eighty-one miles from Cinc:rnsu.
The fast mail was proceeding cautiously
along an embankment when suddenly the
water forced the ill out and the train
dropped into the hole.
The engineer and fireman were discov-
cred in the morning sitting on The lender
of the engine entirely surrounded 10y water.
AT numerous other points bridges, culrerts
and embankments were destroyed.
Engineer of Maintenance of Way ID. ID.
Carothers divided UP his force in such a
way that repairs were made with rapid
ity that has bsen the wonder of all railroad
men. On account of so many washuuts at
so many different points il was very diff
cult to get hold of material, and the men
worked on an average of twenty-five hours
a day for four five days. Commssary
trains were provided, two being on the
Mississippi division, and the men were fed
wherever they worked. Temporary tele-
graph offices were opened wherever the
train made its headquarters, and the whole
affair was conducted as though IL was a
military expedition. In some cases the
men worked in water from three 10 four
feet deep with cold March winl blowing
on them.
The total damage to the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern is estimated at about
s16O.000.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
Veterinary Surgeons.

The United States College of Veterinary
Surgeons held its commencement exercises
yesterday afternoon in the lecture hall of
the college. Assistant Secretary of Agricul-
ture Brigham was elected trustee of tho
college. The degree of fellowship was con-
ferred on Prof. ID. s. Lamb of this city and
DIR. c. III. Ford of New Orleans. The dean
or the college, Prof. {. Barnwell Robinson.
introduced j. H. Brigham of Ohio, who,
with an appropriate address. presented dip
lomas.
The degree of ID. v. s. was conferred
upon Webster Clay Langdon Of Fargo. n.
D.; William B. Elliott, v. s., of Riverside,
Cal, and William Z. Yelton of Was hing
ton, ID. c. DIR. ID. s. Lamb. representing the
faculty, in an address showed the growth
OF veterinary science and its relation to its
sister science and to public health.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
The Retolution in Honduras.

Minister Rodriguez, the minister of the
Greater Republic of Central America, has
received no information regarding the re-
ported uprising in Honduras. There are
two parties in Honduras-the liberals and
the conse1 'atives. At present the liberals
are in the supremacy in Honduras. having
regahed power by the overthrow of Pres
ident Vaquez. The present executive is
President Bonilla. The government of Hon
duras is less stable than that of the neigh
boring countries. There is always a great
deal of social and political agitation there.
owing to the rivalry of the opposing lead
ers, but it is usually kept under cover rntil
revolution breaks out. 1t is possible that
General Vaquez, ~ ho was overthrown three
years ago, may be at the head of the pres
ent movement. Previous revolutions, while
attended with bloodshed, usually have been
brief. The population of Honduras IS about
$4,000, but communication Is difficult on
account of lack of railroad facilities and
bad roads. Tegucigalpa. the city of the
mountains" is the capital of Honduras 1t
is not unlikely if the revolution should
prove unusually severe that the other tw D
republics in the confederation may aid in
restoring order. -.r
Evening star., 1897-04-16
The Ring of the Cxar.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.


The Car of Russia is said to be very
superstitious. and to have great confidence
in relics. He wears a ring in which he
believes is embedded a piece of the true
cross. 1t was originally one Of the treas
ures of the Vatican, and was presented to
an ancestor, of the czar for diplomatic rea-
sons. The value which the czar sets upon
the ring, with Its embedded relic, is shown
by the following fact: Some years ago the
czar was travelling from st. Petersburg to
Moscow. He suddenly discovered that he
had forgotten the ring. The train was stop
ped Immediately and special messenger
sent flying back in an express engine for It,
Nor would the czar allow the train to move
until, eight hours afterward, the messenger
returned with the ring.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
IMPORTANT ARREST.
The Long List of Isaiah Washinston's
Wrong DOinEs.

The arrest of Isaiah Washington who is
known as Hammer" Washington, the COL
oted wall scraper and whi;ewasher, proved
TO be an exceptionally important one, and
Detective Lacy. who apprehended him, has
received the congra tulations of the police
officials and his fellow detectives In this
capture he was greatly assisted by Edward
Brockenboroush, a colored special police
man, who has figured in other cases of i'm
rortance with the police. 1t is estimated
that his stealings have amounted to about
$500. The officer has already recovered
about $500 worth of the property. and he
expects to recover nearly all of it before
the prisoner is taken into court. When his
victims learned of his arrest yesterday af-
ternoon they swarmed to police headquar-
tiers and identified the prisoner as we'll as
the property the officer had recovered. In
the recovery Of the property Detective
Boyd lent a helping hand, and he was as
much surprised was Detective Lacy at
the large amount of property found at tn.
prisoners home.
When first arrested Washington denied
the charge, and the officer not fully
certain that he had the right man, for he
had known Washington, and the latter had
called on him several times pretending he
wanted TO assist in the Investigation of
other robberies. Some time after the pris-
orer reached headquarters and was salts
fled that the officer was going to hold him
he concluded that it would avail him moth
ing to continue his denial for he was GER
tain to be identified, and SO he said he
would tell the whole of his crimes and
would assist in the recovery of the goods
as far as possible. According to his con-
fession he began operations in November
of last year, and thus far he has given a
list of about dozen houses that he visited
ard robbed, among them being those of Ig-
natius Geraci. No. 1221 10th street north
west; Walter Ritchie, No. 2425 street
northwest; Mrs. Ellie Ross. 4O6 New York
avenue; j. I. Arundel, No. Ills Florida
avenue; Mrs. Catherine Wise, No 102
Quincy street northeast; Miss Lucy Hayes
No. 5l l street northwest; Thomas l.. Tan
ell, No. 1I14 p street northwest; John F
craven. 1898 1Itn street northwest. He also
robbed the house of Mr.. Window son of the
late Secretary of the Treasury Many of
his victims have identified him, and. before
being taken to court, his photograph will
be taken for the gallery.
Washington found it an easy matter to
dispose of his plunder. pawning some of il
and selling other valuable articles From "A
colored saloonkeeper the officers recovered
some property, with others who had pur-
chased goods from him, while from some
of the prisoners friends they also made
Iecoveries. All day long the detectives
have been visiting houses and recovering
property, and have learned of additional
robberies committed by the prisoner.
Evening star., 1897-04-16

often used as an offering to the dead or
sprinkled on rocks or In places considered
sacred. 1t is also sent as peace Offering
either to individuals or to other tribes. Sent
with other offerings and some proposition
or question 1t is equivalent to a request for
an answer. ar Indian r. S. V.P. When a
long journey or some serious undertaking
is in hand there is always much delibera-
tloE and frequent recourse to the pipe or
cigarette, accompanied sometimes by re-
tirement and prolonged fasting.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
Sale and Partition.

Mary Ann Reed has FLED a bill in
equity against William Grayson, praying
for the sale and partition of west thirty
feet of lots % and 2s. square 1901. of the
estate of the late Phebe Grayson. The
complainant is represented by Attorney C,
T. Yoder.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
A Fatal Step.

From the Chicago Record
did you hear about Hawkins getting
smothered In his mornings mail?"
Gracious, no; how did 1t happen?'
He advertised for the names of persons
contemplating the purchase OF bicycle"
Evening star., 1897-04-16

Thomas Staples pleaded guilty of rid.
ing a bicycle at faster rate than Is ai-
lowed by law. and in default was fined IS
or Is days by Judge kimball.
Evening star., 1897-04-16

The dipper has been taken from the
pump corner of I'd and G streets north
east and pedestrians in the neighborhood
have to go dry.
Evening star., 1897-04-16

It matters little what 1t is that. you want
whether q situation or a seryant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-16

II yoy want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
In Praise of Nicotine.

The smoker. says Thtckeray. has great
physical advantages in conversation
Breaks never seem disa Sreeable when filed
up with puffs of smoke. Il have no
doubt, he adds. that It is from the haDit
Of smoking that the Turks and American
Indians are such monstrous well-bTed men
The pipe draws wisdom from the lips Of the
philosopher, and shuts up the mouth Of the
foolish; II generates style OF conversation
c0Etemplative, thoughtful, benevolent and
unaffected
Carlyle goes further and suggests the
great advantages Of introducing the prac-
tice Of smoking into parliamentary assem-
blies. Tobacco smoke he says. lis the
one element in which, by our European
m2.neTs. men can sit silent together with
out embarras sment. \ man olay take TO hi
pip. again the instant he has spoken lis
meaning. If ne chance to have any. The
results of which salutary practice II intro
duccd into constitutional pariiaments.
might evidently be incaIculable. The ,s-
sencc of what little intellect and insight
there Is in that roonn-we shall or can ge.
nothing more out OF any parliament"
10 the Indian smoking Is a sacred rite as
well as social Indulgence. 1t Is associ-
ated with practically all their religious OBJ
servances, and something OF The sacred
character of the practice has been trans
ferred to the material itself. for tobacco h
The times., 1897-04-18
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one purpose,
namely, q receptacle for the urine, and as
such it is not liable to any form OF disease
except by one of two ways The first way
is from imperfect action of the kidneys
The second way is from careless local
treatment of other diseases
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys
is the chief cause of bladder troubles ana
suffering SO painful to many that life is
made miserable The womb like the piad-
der was created for one purpose, and il
left aloneitis not liable to become diseased,
except in rare cases. When in position the
womb is situated back of and very close
to the bladder, and for that reason any
distress, disease, or Inconvenience mani
tested in the kidneys, back, bladder, OF
urinary passage, is often by mistake, at
tributed to female weakness or WoIho
trouble of some sort The error is easily
made and may be as easily avoided oy
paying little attention TO the urine tsee
pamphlet The mild and extraordinary
effect Of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the
great kidney, liver, and bladder remedy
is soon realized 1t stands the highest for
it's wonderful Ifyou need q medicine
YOU should have the best. At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar. You may have
q sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent
free by mail Mention The Times and
send your address to Dr.. Kiimer Co.,
Rnghamton, n Y. The propriet0rs OF
this paper guarantee the genuineness OF
this offer.
The times., 1897-04-18
AMONG AMATEUR ATHLETES.
What Is Going on in Local Gym
naSjumS.

What Is Going on in Local Gym
nasjums.
The members of the gymnasium classes of
Columbia Athletic Club are working hard
and earnestly, perfecting themselves for
the part they are TO take in the club benefit
to be given at Columbia Theater on May
8. The whole show promises to be
most excellent one, the great feature being
the minstrel first and third parts.
Prof. Crossley is of the opinion that the
pyramids this season will excel all former
efforts in this line. The juniors are smaller
and more capable than those in former
exhibitions, and of these Tom Nolan, Dot
Miller. and Horace Tremmer excel in all
lines Adam Johnson holds the ladders
like professional and the boys In conse-
Quence do good work
Dr. Harding, Midge Ross, w. Stinemetz,
and Speare will give a rare exhibition ON
the parallel bars, while on the horizontal
bars, Eddie Sewell, Rex Smith, Harding,
StinemetZ, Ross, and Crossiey, will out
do all former efforts In this line.
The "understanders'' of the pyramids are
ablg lotof athletes, and they willshow what
wcll-developed men the o. A. c. gym can
turn out.
On the stage twenty juniors will appear
In the several drills. Hardy Calvera Is per-
fscting himself IN several new tricks on