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The Forrest City times., 1897-04-23
RESPiCE FINEM.

A-i1e mas dull days In which dun clouds are
. trimmed with sad repining,
but oack oil these on Gods own smiles the
sun Is brightly shining;
Ihough storms blow cold across the void
In bitter winter weather
somewhere the palms wave In the caIms
and bloom is on the heather:
And though we bend o'er coffined forms we
lay beneath the daisies.
Ahe lving souls of those we loved In
Heaven are singing praises
No matter what OF Ill may come. the pains
and tribulations,
Inc woes which cluster here on earth
round families or nations
Inc small annoyances which fret the spiri.
unto madn ass
The disappointnents clouding Joy with
somber wells of sadness:
We shall have better days betimes n sur
cease OF all sorrow.
AND though the starless night be black the
sun shall shine tomorrow.
sometimes at morn the leaden sky is pail
like In its dullness,
But through 1t shines the glorious sun in
all its dazzling fullness;
or sometimes at the twilight hour when
western skies are darkling.
High over these the sunset glow is through.
pearl portals sparkling:
While bars of golden glory fash DER
heavens unmeasured spaces
And all the sunbeams seem but smiles ON
shining angel faces.
No rain so long but ends at last In rain
bow or In beauty,
No season but leads on to autumn plenty.
fresh and fruity.
No pool so black but loves to mirror stars
and moonlight splendor,
No winds so harsh but sometimes turn to
zephyrs warm and tender;
No soil too dark or dank to bloom In fra
grant petaled sweetness,
No bud but may ere long produce the
beauty of completeness.
Sing then. my soul. though skies be dark,
heir art thou of perfection,
Though thy dim path to final good subject
thee to correction;
Keep thou thy courage under all with hope
and true persistence
What matters II that ruth and wrong too
oft obscure the distance?
Thy birthright is eternal Joy though trou-
BILE cloud thy story,
Look forward to the end and keep un-
changed thy path to glory.
Tears are but lenses In which suns may
multiply reflections;
Ills are but thorns which guard the rose
and all its rare projections;
The light within thee, beacon soul, is that
from realms supernal.
Thy hope no cloud or storm can dim, thy
glorieS are eternal
Rage storms and ills of earth. secure are
wisdom's ways and wages,
They cannot harm the sunlit soul safe or
the Rock of Ages.
l. EDGAR JONES
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-23
CRACKING OF THE WHIP.
Republican Opposition to the Ding.
ley Bill CnrtaiIed.


II IL likely that. il the republicans In
the house were really free men, phere
would have been many more protests
against the Dingley bill from the ma
jority side than were recorded. For IL
is to be observed that where the iron.
rule does not operate to check express
sion of opinion, republicans are freely
condemning this latest manifestations
Of republican disregard for the wishes
and the rights of the people. In fact,
for the past four years leading repub-
lican papers all over the country have
been at pains to deprecate any further
attempt 10 force the republican party
into commitment TO a tariff policy that
is not only antagonistic to the COM
mercial and industrial interests of tho
country, but which was cordially dis
approved by the people in two general
elections. The evil of McKinleyism.
which stirred up this republican oppo-
sition to proscriptive tariffs. was less Of
an evil than this proposed assault on
the people, for the reason that it did
not go so far as does Dingleyism in the
direction of delivering the masses
wholly over to the trusts and the capi-
talists.
That the republican opposition in the
house to the Dingley bill Is wholly dis
proportionate to the republican opposi-
tion throughout the country is due SIM
ply to the fact that only very few
members of the ma ajority have dared to
say what they think about it or TO vote
as they think. They are protectionists,
of course. for the most part. at least.
but they doubtless understand that this
bill proposes something worse than pro-
tectionism; that 1t goes far beyond the
protective limit, even as IL is estab-
lished in republican policy. 1t passes,
however. at the crack of the whip, un-
der which the majority is cowed.-Bing-
hamton IN. W Leader.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-23

It is not at all improbable that the
republicans are seriously proposing to
make the new tariff law retroactive, the
advanced rate taking effect on all goods
withdrawn from bond after some early
date in the future, like the 18th of
April, no matter how long it may be
after that before the law Is passed. IL
such plan can be carried out, it will,
of course, put an effectual stop to the
importation of large amounts of goods
under the old rates in order to profit by
the rise in prices and escape the higher
tax; and the republicans are probably.
we'll enough aware of the doubtful
revenue-yielding capacity of their pro-
posed law to be anxious to do all they
can to supplement 1t on that score.
So extraordinary an arrangement
would be a significant confession of the
weakness of the bill on the revenue
side.-Providence Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-23

1t was related of one of the members
of Grants first cabinet, former col
lege professor of the "know-it-all" va
rety, that he was on one occasion dis
coursing on the subject of the Druses.
when an auditor interrupted him with
the remark that the cyclopedia did not
agree with him. "Ohl" was the re-
ply. Il know great deal more about
the Druses than | did when | wrote
that article in the cyclop. .dia. Albany
Argus.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-23
A TERRIBLE RIDE.

n these days OF
modern appliances
and p e r f e C t e d
means of travel
by steam and elec-
t + i C i t y mutilat-
ing distance at the
rate of a mile a
minute, or even
more, is considered
nothing so start
ling, but the rapid
transit and t h e
modus opera n d
t h e r e o + partici-
1+1l - Ir Tahn
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-23
-The ninrlex bin Is a measure

The Dingley bill Is a measure to
transfer the deficit in the national
treasury to the pockets of the Ameri-
can people. When every citizen is the
custodian of his own share of the def
icit he will be overwhelmed with pros
.pcrity.-Indianapolis Sentinel.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Against Hog Pens.

great many hog pens in the county will
have TO lie gotten rid of during the next
few days, for Inspector Beaumont Of the
health department has already served a
number of abatement notices. Last year
and the year before the health department
officials had considerable trouble with hog
raisers in the county. Complaints of the
filthy condition of these places were made
and a complete inspection followed, with
the result that many of he people were
driven out OF the business. In many in
stances the pens are located near the pub
lie roads, and the filthy condition of some
Oh them caused complaints from persons
who have occasion to drive along the nigh
ways. This season the first complaints re-
ceived came from the village of Garfield
near Good Hope. During the investigation
made last week, the inspector learned that
some CT the complaints had been made by
residents of the village against their neigh
bcrs. The inspection disclosed number
OF places where the sanitary condition was
far from good, and consequently the noti :es
to abate the nuisa noes We're served. In
event of the alleged nuisances not being
atated, the owners will be taken into
court.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

A delightful reception was given last
evening at the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church to the new pastor Rev. c. O..
Isaac, and family. The event was also
made the occasion of saying farewell to the
former pastor, Rev. James McLarcn, and
his family.
The church was filed and not only were
most of the members present. but many
other citizens of the town were in the au-
dience. The decorations were furnished by
GUIDE Bros. and We're very profuse and
consisted of flowers and palms. Instead of
the usual collation. of ice cream and cake
each person in attendance was presented
with bouquet. The program was partici-
pated in by'Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson of the
Baptist Church and Rev. ]. B. North of
Garden Memorial. Rev c. y. Isaac Rev
J. b. McLaren. Rev. George Bowman. Mr..
j. N. Dony and others. Letters of regret
at ability to attend were read from Rev
DR.. b. Wilson, presiding elder and Rev
W. G. Davenport of Emmanuel Protest ant
Episcopal Church The music was III charge
of Miss Cora c. Mclean.
The committee of arrangements vas COM
posed of Messrs. ]. II. Dony, chairman :;
H. A. Linger, sr.. J. w. Ba~se II. w Emo
and S. r. Brown, with the following assist
ing: A. b. Suit. Mrs Sue King Miss Mat
tie MinniX. S. T. Fort ani Mrs. M. b. Tew
Evening star., 1897-03-25

The Grand Council Of the ROYAL Area
num- District of Columbia. ended its third
annual session with a banquet at the Hotel
Regent at 3;3D o'clock last night. Mr.
Claude X Zappone. grand regent. presided.
ana the following newly installed officers
were present: Z. b. Eynon, representative
TO the Supreme Council: Philip Walker
alternate representative; grand vice re-
gent. J. W. Hodges; J. Jacob. grand
orator. J. D. Terrell. grand secretary. Ben
l@ihin WI hite. grand treasurer: George G.
hercJs. grand chaplain: W W. Chase
grand guide, Thomas CaIver, grand war
uen; W H Brigham. grand sentry; f. A.
Neiss- y s Faucet and Philip Walker
committee on laws and appeals: c. He'll
hruH, Thomas j. Clark and q J. Hammer
y on finance, and X. +. Henderson. 5. &
Brown and John r. CiisJurne trustees
Grand Regent Zappone as toastmaster
made speech. in which he spoke of the
success Of the order so far and urged all
10 renewed effort in the future. He in
ir1auced Deputy Supreme Regent Robo-
son. who SPOKE TO the toast THE good of
tEe order" DR. Thomas Calver orand
warden. read two original poems. com
posed for the occasion. and D. q. Morrison
spoke on Fraternity" George : Rritt
and others were called upon for imprornptu
speeches
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Mite Association. A

A bill in equity has been filed by John
Hamacher on behalf of the St. Johns Mite
Association, and the Washington City Or
phan Asylum, against Robert Y. Slater
and others to set aside a deed to Slater
from Anna NJ. Buchly for lot II, square
116
Miss Buchly was the sister of the late
Anthony Buchly, and inherited a life in
terest in all his property, being empowered
to sell or transfer any of the property
when it became necessary to do SO for
her suitable maintenance. She died March
8. 1897, and February %, 1897, she decided
the lot to Slater. who put trust of $1,000
upon it, payable to Sallie Sullivan.
The complainants assert that Miss Buch-
ly. having considerable property in her
own right, was not authorized to make the
conveyance, and that they are entitled to
the property residuary legatees under
the will of Mr.. BuchIy
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Chaplin Union. w. c. T. T.. held it's quar-
teriy meeti'g yesterday at 1 pm. at head
quarters. Mrs. NJ E. Cohen presided and
led the devotional exercises The treas
urer reported receipts for quarter which
included balance of $40.S6, as $14551 and
balance on hand March "a of s5935 Notice
was given of the District quarterly meeting
to be held April Z, at Mckendree Church
and Mrs. Gittenger was elected delegate-at-
large and Mrs. Libbey as alternate to rep
resent Chaplin Union in that meeting
Literature Superintendent Mrs Foley re-
ported 1883 pages of literature distributed
also forty-eight copies of the annual report
Mrs. Bovee, superintendent of Sabbath oh
servance. urged the necessity Of active
work In her department, and a general CO.
operation of all the members, in order to
make the Lords day indeed a rest day in
the District of Columbia, presenting a
pledge issued by the National w. c. T. u.
which every Christian could conscentiousiy
sign. Mrs. Knowles. superintendent Of
social purity. told of activity in her depart
ment. Mrs. Brown, city missionary in vii
low Tree alley, is working faithfully. and
can see the fruit of some of her labors.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Hoard of Trade Meeting.

Ihe public are invited to attend the meet
ing OF the board of trade to be held in the
nall OF the Builders Exchange tomorrow
evening at o'clock. when the subject of
the housing of the poor will be considered
addresses Will be made on the subject bv
surgeon General G. NJ. Sternberg. L. s.
a; Dr. + r. l.. Gould. president of the
Clty and Suburban Homes Company of
New YORK and Rev. B. l.. Whitman, presi-
cent OF the Columbian University of this
city. VI 'iiS
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Took 1t All Back,

A red-haired young man. who had in
dulged In too much red liquor, and whose
neektie matched his hair and liquor, slept
IN the sixth police station last night, and
this morning he was delighted when he
learned that there was not a charge of fifty
cents against him for the nights lodging.
Samuel B. Fleming was the name he gave,
and he said his home was at Mt Jackson
Va, small town in the Shenandoah val
ley. Because of his condition last night he
made statements concerning an alleged
serious crime for which he was wanted at
his home, but this morning, when SOBER
he said he had not killed his wife, although
he had had some trouble with her. When
questioned at the detective Office he said
he had left home, never to return, and,
although 1T was his intention to make his
home in Baltimore, he had changed his
mind, because he thought Washington was
such beautiful city. He said he would
never return home to his wife, and before
leaving headquarters he said he was go
ing sightseeing, and then he would join
the army.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Women and the spripu,,m.

me ahhuai spring opening of Wm H.
Nchhe" handsome store, 933 Pennsyl-
wanna avenue. began this morning and will,
continue through the rest of the week
ms es'apishment has earned a splendid
reputation for highgrade suits and wraps.
AT the spring opening the foremost m,Lars
OF America and Europe are represented bv
their choicest and smartest creations in
street and evening costumes notable
feature OF the exhibit is an extensive show
special order for the Easter trade. such
superb selection of ladies' garments can
not fail to excite the admiration and r,erit
the hearty approval of the stores custom.
ers.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Federation of women.. Clubs.

The board of the District Federation of
Women's Clubs, consisting of the presi-
dents and one director from each of the
ter clubs In the federation. held a very
enthusiastic meeting last night at the
nome OF the president, Mrs. Mary S. Lock-
WOOD. Mrs. Balm of the Woman's Relief
corps, and Mrs. North from the Press
Club, were elected to membership. The
committees on kindergarten work I'm the
pubic schools reported through the chair
man, Mrs. Lucia E. Blount. that the ap-
proprlatlon to begin this work failed to
pass the last Congress hut thai there ws =
great nope of soon being able to have
some OF these schools in the parts Of the
CITY wnere most needed The same COM
mlttee having in charge the condition of
women clerks in stores will INVESTIGATES
mat OF the women employed in the mail
oae repair shops. Mrs. Tanner vas added
70 .nat committee The Federation will
noio mass meeting April 20 at the W,mo-
daughsis parlors
Evening star., 1897-03-25
E.astern DiSDenkarN.

Al the regular annual meeting. held at
the DisPensary building Tuesday. the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected as mem
bers OF the board of directors for the year
ending March. 1875: Charles C. Lancas-
ter. president: TtOs. W. Smith vice presi-
dent, DIR. r. r. Repetri. secretary: George
r Hardin. treasurer: Dr. Phillip s. Roy
DR. W p c. HazsH. DR.. 4. j. Schaf-
hirt, George X Repetti, VI. /. Weller
Tracy l. JeFords b. B. Earnshaw.
A d Van De We're. Silas A Man
uei II. X Simpson, Charles c. Dulin
A n Stewart: executive committee. Tracy
l. JeroTds, VI. l. Weller. A ID. Van De-
were DR. p : Roy. S. A. Manuel; COM
mlttee on supplies. Thos. W. Smith Dr.
W P c. Hazen. Drs- John T Winter,
LEV elyn Eliot u. DIN Leech, F. T.
Chamf erlin and F. B. Bishop were re-
elected members of the me(iicaI staff
Evening star., 1897-03-25
RECEIVERS REPORTS.
Condition of the h. and O.'s Affairs
Stated in Them.


Stated in Them.
The eleventh report by Receivers Cowen
and Murray of their conduct of the af-
fairs Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company was filed in the United States
court at Baltimore Saturday
The report states that at the beginning Of
the month Of January the road had in
its treasury and to its credit in various
banks 1898, 1861. The traffic receipts for
the month amounted to 81. .2e9. .952.4S and
the income from miscellaneous sources to
$3.50, ,33O.59. making the total cash assets
for the month $3.39S. 419A. During the
same period the total traffic payments
amounted to $473, $3.50. 40, the total miseella-
neous payments to $2,7O0, ,S9762 and the
cash on hand and in depositaries at the
end of the month amounted to s223, ,!91 81
making a total of $3,39s, 419.44.
Their first report as to receipts and DIS
bursements from receivers certificates. Sc
ries No. B. shows that the amount realized
and on hand at the beginning of the month
amounted to $64OOOO. The receivers paid
various construction bills amounting to
$G3, $50 and had still on hand at the end
of the month balance of $576, 720.
The eighth report of the receivers as to
the disposition made of the terminal fund
for January shows that there was TO the
credit Of the fund at the beginning of the
month $731 ,2O0.23. During the month S12O-
S7233 was paid for improvements and re-
pairs, leaving a balance of $61O,3279O.
The eighth report of the receivers as to
the disposition of proceeds of the sale of
receivers certificates, series No. !, shows
that at the beginning of Janua1 there
was to the credit of the fund $4S7, ,1I5.G6.
OF this Sal ,47S.44 was paid for various
Items, leaving a balance at the end of the
month of $345, 727.22
The second report as to disbursements
from the sale of receivers certificates, Sc
ries No. 2 shows that on January ! there
was in the hands of the receivers to the
credit of this fund $1S, 451. 90 During the
month s1S,1S5.25 was expended for various
items, leaving balance of s266. A. in the
hands of the receivers at the end of the
month.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Douglass Estate.

In the ease of Helen " Douglass widow
of Frederick Dou glass, against Lewis
H Douglas and others. Judge Cox
has signed order directing the Secretary
of the Treasury to furnish records show
ing the registration in the name of Fred
erick Douglass of $4,000 bonds; also show
ing the sale and transfer of the bonds, and
likewise to furnish certified copies of the
correspondence. affdavits and bonds of
indemnity. II any, between the 2arties to
the suit. in lieu of bonds lost or DESTROYED
by fire.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ANTsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Acadery Of Music.-"tiirl Wanted"
Bijou Theater.-"Uncle Toms Cabin"
Columbia Theater.-''Sham O'Brien.
Grand Opera House.-"The Man-o'-Wars-
man..
Kernans Lyceum Theater.-Sam T.Jack' 9
Company
Lafayette Square Opera House--"Spir-
itisme.
in DIR. Belgraff."
Willard Hall.-Exhibition of the Biograph.
vitascope Hall, adjoining Columbia Thea
ter.-Edison Vitascope
427 Ith street.-The Crystal Maze.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

The following Sunday school officers have
heen elected to serve for the ensuing year
at Epworth NJ. E. Church South: Assist
ant superintendent, w. NJ. Deck; secretary.
Van Potter; assistant secretary, John
Bethune; treasurer, S. s. Gather; lbrar-
IAN S. E. Moore; assistant librarian.
Vernon Gale; pianist, Miss Grace Conner:
president Missionary Society, Fred. E.
Woodward secretary, Miss Bessie Moore: ::
treasurer, Miss Grace Conner.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Fruit COndemnat n a ton.

Food Inspector Mothershead, in conver-
sation with Star reporter this morning.
said he had condemned an unusually large
number of boxes of strawberries This
week. The berries, he said have been finer
thls year than usual for the Florida fruit.
but some of them shipped here during re-
cent days were too ripe when picked They
are shipped here in ice chests he said. but
many OF them have not been able to stan
the journey. He thinks the weeks con-
domnation will amount to fully one .hous-
and quart boxes
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Acquitted of the Charge.

Joseph A. kolb. charged with receiving
quantity OF lumber. valued at $40 from
rank Lihbey q Co., knowing that it was
stoien' was tried before Judge kimball
Yesterday afternoon. Thomas Bell. from
vhom kolb admitted he purchased tho
lumber. is serving a sentence of ten months
FOR the theft. The case wGs given TO the
jury about B o'clock, and a verdict of moi
guilty was rendered
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Reminders Of GuIlfvcr.. Trox.,.

Fac Smiles of the immense shoe of Gull
lver's giant and the Lilliputians who as
sisted In his capture are now displayed in
the show window of F. Crocker. a39 Penn
sylvania avenue. The story of Travels
to Lilliput" by Swift will always be of in
terest to the children. who are reveling
IN the chance to see the giants big shoe
1t Is moss covered and overrun with white
NICE While the Lilliputians are clambering
over ii,
Evening star., 1897-03-25
MOnopOIy of Coai Truaic

Il is understood that the Baltimora and
ohl" Railroad Company has made con-
tract with The Cleveland, Lorain and
Wheeling Railroad Company under the
terms of which IL secures monopoly of the
hauling OF the West Virginia coal to the
lake shipment ports. The last named corr
pany has arranged with the baltimore ana
ONTO Tor the hauling Of eD carloads of coal
daily. beginning April !. TIE coal is to he
delivered to the baltimore and Onio al
Belaire. and carried 10 the docks in Cleve-
land and EIyria.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Kit Carson Post.

Kit Carson Post. No. 2, Department of
the Potomac. 6. A. r.. celebrated its thir
tieth anniversary at Grand Army Hall last
night The hall was filled with veterans.
accompanied by their wives and daughters.
Post Commander l.. F. Randolph welcomed
the guests. and later there were musical
and literary exercises. participated in by
Thomas :. Hopkins department command
er, Thomas c. Sample. past department
commander of Pennsylvania: the Old Boys
Quartet the G. a. r. Musical Union and
MIR. George H. Lillibridge. Commander
Randolph gave a brief history of the post
II was organized in March. 1867, and was
then known as Post No. =. but after the
death of Kit Carson. who was early asso-
Ciated with the post. II took the name ii
now bears During the history of the or
ganization over Loco veterans of the late
war have been members.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Minnehnha Lodge.

The members If Minnchaha Lodge Of
Good Templars were out in large numbers
last Tuesday evening. ana every one pros
ent was given a Good Templar recognition
button by Past Chief Dinsmore One new
member was received, Chief Templar Rus
sell presiding. Among the visitors were
Mrs. Thorn, prominent member of the
order at Falls Church; Messrs. Morrison of
Independent Lodge and Jesse c. Suter of
Columbia Lodge. Messrs. Garfield, Stew
art and Dinsmore. reviewing some recent
local events, gave entertaining and instruc
tive reports Mr.. Garfield remarked the
growth OF temperance sentiment in the re-
cent order prohibiting smoking In the cor
ridors OF the House, commencing Congress-
for the act. The lodge was entertained with
remarks by the visitors, and a duet by Mr.
Dinsmore and Mrs. Carrie Smith.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
MR.. ROBERT BALL.
Funeral Services to Take Place To-
morrow Afternoon.

The funeral of Mr. Robert Ball will take
place from the family residence, 2S3 G
street, at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The funeral will be in charge Of the Ma
sonic fraternity, and the following bodies
OF that order will attend: Dawson Lodge,
No. 18: Washington Royal Arch Chapter,
No. 2: Columbia Commandery, K. T.. No.
q; the Masonic Veterans, and the several
Scottish Rite orders, to which Mr.. Ball be-
lcnged
The Oldest Inhabitants' Association. Of
which Mr.. Ball was treasurer, will also be
represented, and the pallbearers will be
members of those organizations The Rev.
DIR. Charles Baldwin of Baltimore. for
merly pastor of Wesley Chapel, will Off
ctate at the funeral