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Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
OBSERVATORY OF PARIS.

The city of Paris may well claim a
position as one of the great scientific
centers, its university and kindred in
stitutions having witnessed many of
the developments of the sciences and
the discoveries of modern times. and
particularly so in the science of astron-
omy, the Observatory of Paris being
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
THE ORIGINAL UNCLE SAM.

What is said to be the original OF the
Uncle Sam" type of portrait was
painted in 1916 by an artist. Mr. Pro-
basco, of whom little or nothing fur
ther is known. The picture is fine
oil painting, and is at present in the
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
He Was Wise,

From the indianapolis Journal: She
There! l bought this hat at the first
store l came to. You said woman
could not do anything of this kind.
He-that is, you came back after you
had been to all the other stores. Isn't
that the way of it? "Y-es?'
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
Hungarian Railway F.r...

The cheapening OF railway fares in
Hungary in accordance with the Zone
tariff" has been immensely profitable.
In 1888. the year before the new sys-
tenn was introduced. 9.14o.O0o passen-
gers we're carried. In 1896. without any
great increase In mileage or popula-
ton. the number OF passengers was
s5.A42.000.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

Now . Southern Girl Made n Fortune.
From the Savannah News: Miss
sensie Mcintosh, daughter Of Judge Nc
:ntosh, OF the United States court In
FLORIDA, who was born and raised in
HAyAnnah, went to New York unherald-
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

A correspondent Of the Rochester
Herald thinks that Colonel Roosevelt
never was sincere, and that he went to
war for political purposes. Prejudice
frequently warps good judgment, but
It seldom twists 1t entirely out OF
shape. However, II we had an army
Of insincere soldiers Of that kind It
could whip the universe.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

1t is rather discouraging to man
to have to wait until after he is dead
in order for the world to find out how
good he was.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

Who can subdue his own anger is
more than strong; who can allay an
others is more than WISE Hold fast
to him who can do both.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

A woman never laughs at love unless
she is afraid of it..
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

1 There was considerable smoke and
confusion at Santiago, but Admiral
Cervera has a very fair idea Of Just
what happened to his feet and who was
responsible.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

No man ever allows his whiskers to
grow long enough to conceal dia-
mond pin.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

An authority states that ton of
diamond is worth S35 900. Re-
member this, and don't pay a cent
more.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

A mans ideas of women are formed
from experience, rather than from OBJ
servation.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

A woman looks into one glass to
paint her face, but man looks into
several to paint his nose.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

dozen in the bush--to the cunning
milliner.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

every description, manufactured and
manufactured, exported from the
United Kingdom in 1896, was only
3,55O.396 tons, or about one-seventh as
much as Pittsburg handled last year.
The coal handled in that city last year
was about one-third as much as was
exported from the British Isles in 1896.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

The most profitable teaching is tn.
lesson of the moment.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

Many hungry man wishes he were
outside the soup.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

A woman saw the first snake, but
men have been seeing them ever since.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

It's wise son who doesn't negleG,
the education of his parents.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

Long hair on a man is very apt to
cover multitude Of cranky ideas.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
Ouita Nafural.

Wabash-"Did Smithson die a natur-
al death?" Ogden-"Sure. He was
struck by one of those fenderless cars"
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

Our standing army would be simply
rank were it not for the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
CARE OF THE NEWSIEs.
Monthly Meeting of Aid Society ut
Maulsby Home.

The Newsboys' and Childrsn's Aid So
Getty held its regular monthly meeting At
the George Maulsby Memorial Home yes
terday. The report of the treasurer show 4
S1l9.1i in the treasury.
1t was reported that 4 number of needed
repairs were made during the summer. and
the sum of 500, given by the board Of
trustees, was used for this purpose. The
bath rooms, lavatories. dormitories, gym
nasium and lecture room were frightened
up with paint. paper and new wainscoting.
In the boys lavatory a number Of shower
baths were put in.
There are now thirty bows and girls in the
home. The boys are little fellows the
larger ores having gone either TO the farm
down the river or into homes provida for
them by the society. The health of III,
children is perfect They have wholesome.
nutritious food. it was reported; have fresh
air, play and study, and are a neat, happy
little band.
As the season advances the night classes
will begin and the boys from the streets, ii
is expected will gather in the library. lee
ture room and gymnasium for reading,
study and amusement.
In the gymnasium building are about
twenty small rooms furnished by friends Of
the rewsboys These are TO let for a numi-
nal sum to lads who want a quiet, comfort
able home. Each little chamber has its
locker, a bed, a table, chair and rug. The
walls of several are prettily papered and
many of them have pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
BOARD OF TRADE.
Meeting of Board of Directors Held
Yesterday Afternoon.

The regular monthly meeting of the di-
rectors of the board of trade was held yes
terday afternoon in the rooms of the board,
14l0 G. street northwest. The president
Mr. Theodore w. Noyes. presided, and the
following members were present: Henry
l.. Brscoe. F. L. Moore, A. T Britton, T
A. Lambert. c. J. Bell, Archibald Green
lees, w. ]. Newton 7. w. Smith, R. Ross
Perry and Frank Hume.
The principal matter considered was the
arrangements for the annual meeting
which is to be held the 18th of next month.
at which time there will be an election of
ten directors, in place of those whose terms
whose term closes next month are: Henry
l.. Biscoe, John Joy Edison, Abram p Far
don, Archibald Greenlees, Tallmadge A.
Lambert, Crosby S. Noyes, Myron NJ
Parker, Ellis Spear, George H. Harries,
William a. Wimsatt
Under the rules of the board nominations
for these places are to be posted in the
rooms of the board one week before the
date of the annual election, and no other
names can be voted for. The assistant
secretary, Mr. Arthur O'Neill was directed
to look after the various details of the ar
rangements for the annual meeting and to
have a luncheon provided
Notices have been sent to the chairmen
of the various standing committees, re-
questing that their reports be sent in by
the 1st of next month. in order that the
president may have an opportunity to pre-
pare digests of them for inclusion in his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
Playing Policeman,

What are you going around the city
playing policeman for?" Prosecuting Atto--
ney Pugh asked Chas. Craig, colored, who
was charged in Judge Scott's court this
morning with being a suspicious person.
Il amt beer playing policeman" was tho
prisoners answer.
James White, colored resident of South
Washington, explained why he had Police
man Hospita. arrest the prisoner. Accord
Ing 10 his story, the prisoner, VINO was
poorly dressed called at his house late last
Agnt and said he had a United States
search warrant, and he wanted to search
| the house.
Read the warrant to me-" said White
Il m not allowed to read United States
warrants vas the visitors answer.
Craig then proceeded to search the house
and White expressed the belief that he
would nave taken away some OF his gooas
had he allowed him TO do SO.
craig told the court he had been 10 the
theater last night and had been drinking,
he denied the charge against him.
Judge Scott imposed a penalty OF $40 or
ninety days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
MRS. KiNSEY's CHARGES.
Basis of Action for n Divorce From
Her Husband.

Mrs. Hattie J. Kinsey has instituted pro-
ceilings for divorce from her husband Ed
ward w hinsey, whom she accuses OF
gross cruelty. The couple were married
September 2l. 1854. and Mrs. Kiusey al
leges that from about one year after tho
ceremony and continuously up to June.
ISIS. the defendant has treated her with
great abuse. that he has used the vilcst
and foulest language toward her In tho
presence Of her child. and In the most
public places. She also declares that on
several occasions her husband has tried to
XIII her. once throwing an carthen dish at
her head. At another time. she says. the
defendant tried to throw her over thu
hahdfall OF the stairs and was only pro-
vented from so doing by the timely ar
rival OF friends. She says also she was
compelled to lock and harricadc herself ana
enid In their room at nights for weeks
m" defendant conducts a grocery and fur
hlture stores at No. 21u3 and POS * street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The following orders issued by Major
Sylvester. chief of police. have been ap-
proved by the District Commissioners:
That Joseph NJ. Austin be appointed a
private of the first class in the metropoii-
tan police department. vice Frederick
Stearns. retired. to take effect on the 10Th
instant; that the appointee's position in
the list of privates of class l shall rot he
affected by his absence while serving in
the United States navy during the Spanish
American wal. and that the term of SER
vice of his successor. Private John ].
Brown. be considered as beginning on the
10th instant
That Sergeant John McTargart at lis
own request, be reduced to ;he position OF
private of class >, for duty in the Benning
and DeanewoOd district. to take effect on
the 18th instant and that Acting Sergeant
Joshua l. Sprinkle be promoted to the va
CanCy, 10 take effect on the 10Th instant.
That Private Charles II. Bradley be dis
mounted. to take effect on the 15ti instant
and made an acting sergeant, vice Sprin-
kle. to take effect the 16:h instant.
That Edward Archambault be mounted
vice Bradley promoted, to take effect on
the 18th instant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
ALLEGED THREATS.
Witnesses Accuse Hattie Dixon of
Murderous Intentions.


wait till l come back and FL kill you
colored. is alleged to have said to Hattie
Buckner Sadie Smallwood and Rose Pen
dleton last night. Hattie was a prisoner in
Judge Kimbans court this morning, the
charge against her being the carrying of a
pistol. The trouble happened on a vacant
lot near the NJ street bridge over the James
creek canal Hattie Dixon was well
dressed. and an effort was made to show
that jealousy ON the part of the three girls
was the cause of the trouble.
Hattie Buckner was the principal witness
in the case, and she made a lengthy ex-
PLANTATION of the affair to the court
when she met us" said the Buckner
woman, she said she didn't fight with her
fist. but she used something that would
make us hop up
rs that all she said?" the witness was
asked.
She said she would put three pieces OF
lead in us" answered witness.
Witness said Hattie Dixons friend had a
knife and Hattie had a pistol.
Where did she have the weapOn?'
Under her apron said witness; land
she pointed it at u.s.
Witness was unable TO tell what kind OF
pistol the prisoner had.
Sadie Smallwood was next examined
Her story was that Hattie Dixon said she
would put seven hot leads in them. Rose
Pendleton gave similar testimony. She
only saw the barrel of the weapon. she
said. but she knew it was a seven-shooter
Policeman Bannagan gave testimony in
the case. 1t was his opinion that because
of the darkness the witnesses could not
have distinguished pistol in the woman's
hand
The prisoner denied the charge. and de-
MED that she was wearing an apron. Pc.
lceman Bannagan said he searched the
| house, but did not find any weapon.
The charge was dismissed and Hattie
went home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
Convicted of Stealing Wine

Augustus Wilson, colored, looked upon
the wine when it was red, and is now Ian
gushing in the District Jail awaiting SEN
terce to the Ohio penitentiary. Augustus
broke into the warehouse of the To-Kaloa
Wine Company the 18th of last June, 1t is
alleged, taking therefrom numerous pint
and quart bottles OF an expensive brand Of
fine old claret. Not being a selfish man,
llson started in to treat all of his friends
out OF the stolen goods and chattels'' In
the midst of the Bacchanalian feast a min
ion of the law put in an appearance, rudely
interrupting the gaieties and ''pi1ching'
the hilarious hest.
Augustus vas placed on trial before Chief
Justice Bingham in Criminal Court No.
last Friday, and the case was continued
yesterday. 1t did not require a very Ions
time for the jury to come to a verdict OF
guilty. =; the suggestion of Assistant Dis.
trict Attorney Joseph Shillington. the de-
PENDANT was remanded to await sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11

About 12:3o o'clock Saturday night De-
tective Henry Lacy was reused from bed
at his home by Mr.. Robert Jones' who
informed him that about two hours be-
fore some one had stolen the latters wheel
from the front of his premises No. 1910
10th street northwest
Without any other clue to work upon
Lacy started out and in a short time ar
rested Cornelius Johnson. colored whom he
locked up at No. station on suspicion
that he was the thief. johnson denied all
kL"wiedSe OF the crime, and Lacy made a
tour Of the city To see if he could recover
the wheel After ses rching all day the de
teCtive found Mr.. jones wheel in posses
sion Of Thomas Light, living in Richard
son court between 4th street and New
jersey avenue and and streets north
west. Johnson having sold it to Light IN
the installment plan of 81 per week
The accused waived examination when
brought into court, and was sent on for
the action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
HUSBAND FILES ANSWER.
Proceeding in Divorce Case of Spot
ford SpOffOrd.

Henry w. Spofford today filed answer to
the bill for divorce instituted by his wife,
Edith F. Spofford. He admits the aver
ments of the original bill, so Tar as they
relate to the circumstances surrounding
the marriage and the place of residence Of
the parties at issue, except that both Of
the children are living with the complain
ant.
Mr.. Spofford says that for reasons deen..
ed by him sufficient to justify his action in
that regard, he separated from his wife
during the sumner of 1893, the separation
being continuous to date. He declares ever
since the separation he has had the Gus
tCdy of his son, Robert w. Spofford. has
maintained ard educated him and has en- :
deavored in all respects to properly rear
him. Robert is allowed to visit his mother.
and the defendant is willing that this ar
rangement may continue, and asks the
ourt to allow him to continue as guardian
of the boy. He says further he has cor
trlbutei to the support CT his daughter
Edith. who, since her parents separat,.In.
has been in the custody Of he7 n?Jtlrr. rra
defendant makes no further ausva:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11

A majority of the lodges in the District
was represented by visitors at the regular
session Of Perseverance Lodge Saturday
evening last. Two candidates We're Initial
ed Messrs. Russell and Dinsmore of Min
rehaha Lodge. by invitation of Chief Tenn
plar Ellis, occupying the chairs of chief
and past chief tempIar respectively Miss
Laura Bryson, chairman made report upon
progress Of preparations for the continental
carnival.
At the conclusion of regular lodge bust
ness the doors were thrown open to sew
eral waiting outside friends. Contributions
to the entertainment were made as fol-
lows: Piano medley. by Mrs. J. NJ. Freer;
vocal solo, by Miss Hawk: trio, by Mr. and
Mrs. Freer and Miss Fentress; piano solo.
by Miss Beuick, TecitatiOns by Mrs. Her
nandez and Miss Griffin, and addresses by
Messrs- Ellis. COrby. Grand Templar Jones
Grand Counsellor Suter, Judge Weed, Dins-
more and Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
OIL MEN IN CONFERENCE.
General Meeting of Statesmen and
Satisfaction Representatives.

Satisfaction Representative.
A general meeting of the statesmen and
substation representatives of the Washing
ton branch of the Standard Oil Company is
being held in the city. The purpose of the
meeting is to bring together the various
representatives for general discussion as to
the best methods of marketing refined and
lubricating oils. Those present. represent
ing the different stations under the Wash
ington branch are: Manager, Mr.. r. c.
Baughman, Washington, d. c. Statesmen
Messrs H. II. Cross, r. n. Greathead, R.
NJ Parkinson and H. w. Pitts. Satisfaction
representatives - Geo. c. Mari, w. T.
Beans. w. A. Maddox, ]. L. Armentrout,
T. a. Gloyd, ]. F. Forsyth, ]. A. Swart, /.
T. English, J. Bowman, ]. f. Elliott. G.. w.
Otf1ighter, E. Lillard, w. A. Thomas, E. l..
Hibbs, 7. Bradley. A. Blake, G. Miller, Guy
Cross, w. II. Mari, G.. Z. ParSellS A. s.
Gawler and S. E. Moudy.
Mr.. F. E Powell of Baltimore, Md, gen.
eFal manager of the refined oil and gaso-
line department, and Mr.. Baker Waters CT
Baltimore, Nd, general manager of the
lubricating oil department of the Baltimore
division, of which Washington branch is
the largest, is also in attendance.
The meeting will be in session two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
FOR HOMELESS SOLDIERS.
Increased Demands Upon the Institu-
ton on Ninth Street.

The shelter for homeless District soldiers
conducted at No Alb 9th street by the La
dies of the Loyal Legion is sill continuing
its great and good work. and the demands
upon it are nearly as large now as they
were when it was originally established
The expenses last month We're upward OF
5000, and promise to be greater the present
month, as many soldiers returning from
hospitals have nowhere else to go until
finally mustered out
Chairman Simon Wolf, in his report an
nouncinS the closing of the relief commit
tees employment bureau, recommended the
reference of all idle soldiers to the shelter
and authorized those in charge there to
continue its work. The charity is a most
praiseworthy one. but it requires support
so the ladies hope that the public will heIl
toward that end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
Policeman Grant Acquitted

The charge against Policeman Clifford
Grant, who. it was alleged. assaulted
Samuel Leonard, a bcotblack, for laughing
at him, has baen dismissed by Trial Officer
Pugh. In company with his counsel, Mr..
Horace Ford Grant appeared fer trial, but
Leonard did not appear to prosecute, and
Mr.. Ford asked that he be sent for After
waiting several hours for Leonard, Mr..
Pugh rendered decision that Officer Grant
was honorably acquitted.
There was a desire on the part of Grant
and his friends to have trial, he having
expressed confidence in his ability to DEM
orstrate that he was not brutal to Leonard
as had been charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
Angic-1sE&ci .tssociat:s,1.

The Anslo-Iscael Association o. he Dis
trict hes resumed it, meetings, which have
hee:l suspended during the sum.1tr. The
r~opcaiHg session Vas held a few evenings;
ago ~ the residence CT MIS-. h!i.a pirtwe1
23S Maryland aveffae rer.ta>ss -, r.;r,.r
OF the evening v'f,s rFai ~ Al. A.f,i,eus
DAWSON CT Anaoo I'll, ms subject being Is
r2cl. lie Evargei.s;." The c5ja,7t q he
Anglo isi&cI association i 20 Er-;.7o;., IN
intelligent study Of III Scriptures. D,r ion
larry oi tie p"9oite"N3, with spa-:.it rs.er-
ence to the cuestisn Of the tdenti.r # the
brltlsh and f,EcEt; "a retEies "i:A lie zen
be held CctcSsr y l. d}2j n s.rc4t rortl1-
west, subject, ''Prophccies OF Noses es
sayist, J. C. Lotz
The officers of the DIS re body ara ce,
w. G. Davenport, president: lIrs L. W.
Depue ard Ar. c. b. Shafcr viao presi
dents; Mr.. ]. q. Cook, financial secretary.
Mr.. u. Il. HoweHs, eorrespon,!il:g score,
tary, and Mrs. E. w. Bepue, l!ira-i;tn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
Installation OF Officers,

At the monthly business meeting of the
Epworth League of the Metropolitan NJ +.
Church Monday night the officers for the
coming year were installed. DIR. Bristol,
the pastor of the church, conducted the ex-
ercises. The new officers are: President
Mr.. S. Carroll Ford; first vice president,
Mr.. Walter L. Wright; second vice presi-
Dent. Miss Hettio FaEue; third vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Nellie Bristol; fourth vice presi-
cent, NJ. +. :. La fe.Ia; secretary, Miss
Fannie Holmes: treasurer, Mr.. l.. l.. Der
TEX. Miss Mary TUta!li sang a solo, and
after the installation refreshments We're
served and social tune enioyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
officers of Company e.

The appointments in Company e, High
School Cadets, more generally known as
the Business company, were read to the
pupils at tn, Business High School by Mr..
Allen Davis, principal, yesterday. They
are as follows: Captain, Robert L. Shan
non; first lieutenant, Alfred Weaver; sec
ond lieutenant, Chas. T. May; first sergeant,
Charles T. Sis.
AS the adjutant of the I'd Battalion falls
to the Business High School, Milton J.
Ernest was appointed to this position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11

The Alumnae Association of the Imma Gu
late Conception Academy held its first
meeting of the season last evening. In the
absence of the president, Mrs. ]. T. How
ard. Miss NJ. Estelle Williams, first vice
president. presided. and Miss Lizzie Car
penter officiated as secretary. \ large
number Of the members were present.
Meetings of a musical. literary and social
character are held monthly
At the meeting to be held November II
the annual election of officers will take
place. committees will be appointed. and
the work inaugurated for the second year
of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11

The will of Lorenzo Sickle, written on
two letter sheets and dated March IL, 1896
was filed today for probate. To his wife
Sophie Ste!zle he leaves al of his real and
personal estate, his business al AGO North
Capitol street and his insurance in the
American Legion Of Honor, provided she
remains single. In case of her remarriage
she is to receive her Gcwer interest only
the remainder of the property to be divided
between the testator's three children-Lo-
REM, Paulina and Katie-anl the business
to be rented out for their benefit. Mrs
Stelzle is named executriX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11

John C'Toole, volunteer soldier, was in
Tie Police Court To-Day for dsorderly con-
Gust.
He vas with some other men and had d
can of beer in Il house On jackson street
said Policeman Lynch, and l arrested
O'Ioolc."
Judge. your honor" said the prisoner
Il haven't been in any trouble Tor a long
time, and if you trust me until the 10th OF
next month I'll pay you
a fine of 50 was imposed and the volun-
teer was informed that the court conducted
a cash business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-11
By Mutual Agreement

Through an agreement between tne mar.
ties interested. Justice Cox has grantad an
order allowing N. H Shea, trustee of the
estate of the late William p. Culllnane ia
pay to Mrs. Mary A Dobbins. formerly
Cullinane's widow, the sum of s115 month
1y on account of her dover interest in the
estate.