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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-10
The Home of Punch.

The new Punch offices, which are stu
ated in Bouverie street. differ both ex-
ternally and internally from the old-fash-
Toned building in Fleet street, which is now
being RACED to the ground. The building is
Of modern construction, handsome in ap-
indications of Its past history. I saw two
characteristic British workmen taking this
historic table into the building, and treat
ing 1t with much reverence as they
would an old chair. 1t was eviden as they
placed it somewhat carelessly on the side
walk that the famous initials of the artists
and authors. which have been carved there
on, had no meaning for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-10
BY Automobile to Paris.

Herr julius Loewy, editor of the Vienna
"Extrablatt." who drove to the 1889 Paris
exhibition from Vienna, has just arrived in
Paris from the Austrian capital in an auto
mobile. The journey, which eleven years
ago was accomplished by two horses in
twenty-five days, has occupied ten days,
the distance covered being about 1,5OO kilo-
meters.
Herr Loewy drove a nne-horse power
carriage, weighing 1,19O Kilograms The
weather throughout the trip was bad, and
beyond the fact that there We're a dozen
breakdowns, the only noticeable incident of
the journey seems to have been at the
French frontier at REPRESENTATIVES. where
the automobeist was stopped by a customs
officer brandishing his revolver and Shout
ing, II you advance I fire." The officer
explained that the circulation of anto-
mobiles had not yet been regulated on that
part of the frontier; but after little nego-
tiating Herr Loewy was allowed to proceed
on his journey, which, he explains, was not
undertaken for the purpose of establishing
record, but to demonstrate the utility Of
the automobile for practical travelling
At The Star once.
Among those who have registered at The
Washington Star office in Trafalgar Square
are: Louis NJ. Porter and r. F. Bates of
New York city; c. H. Dennis Rev. J. Dow
ell Phillips and Miss Grace Phillips. Chi
Sago. J. X. Sutton, Denver Col: D. g
Field, Greenfield, Mass; James ]. Durwyick
Brooklyni B. Wolf. Boston, and Guy M
Balton. Minneapolis, Z. II. MOORE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
COMMITMENTS BANQUET

A banquet was rendered the com. mitteemen of the Merrill Institute Tuesday night at the Instieute.
 Quite number of members and invited guests were present. Speech es were made by the following gen. tlemen: Messrs E. c. Lalne (toast- mastery, k. H. M. Mills, F. NJ. Hud- son, H. G. Higginbotham. Thomas Johnston, of Little Rock, Dr. J. L. Caldwell. All the talks were much enjoyed. Mir. Johnston spoke at length, telling of responsibilities of committeeman and qualifications of such. His remarks were wellehosen
 The refreshments served by tie ladies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

In it's advanced and chronic form a cold in the head is known as Nasal Gatarrh and is the recognized source of other diseases. Having stood the test of continued successful use, Ely's Cream Balm is recognized as q specific for mem branal diseaees in the nasal passages, and you should resort to thls treatmenti in your own case. It is not drying, does not produce sneez'ng. Price 50 cents at or by mail. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York. Give up prejudice and try 1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
Where the Pennies Go.

What becomes of all the pennies? A superficial answer might be that we spend them, as in truth we do. but did you ever stop to consider the enor- nous quantities of the little copper coins turned out by the Philadelphia mint every year? The figures are real ly appalling in their magnitude. There are at present about 1000, 100000 cents in circulation, and yet the mint is com- pelled to tarn out nearly 100000 a month to keep up the supply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
GOT s6,5oo.

Ms. c. J. Cald well, a brother to MT. George Caldwell. of this city, and who formerly conducted the palace restaurant here, lost an arm while employed as brakeman in the Santa Fe yards at Winfield, Kan, a few weeks ago. The officials of that road offered him $500 to settle bis claim for damages, and the offer was promptly accepted.
 A newspaper well ap on matbe- matics recently gave out the fol- lowing: "It costs less to klil than cripple. At this rate, taking the body in detail, it would have cost the road about sl0O, 900 for Mir. Caldwell's whole body. Had he been killed outright, 5000 would have paid the bill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
LION LOOSE
In an Express Car and Deyoured a
 Cargo of Poultry.

In Express Car and Devoured a
 Cargo of Poultry.
 Cumberland (Md) Special to New York Journal: Terrifying growls is sued from an express car of a train that passed through here the other day bound for Philadelphia. A lion was in possession. freed from his cage, slaugh- tering chickens by wholesale. Con- ductor and brakemen kept as far away as their duties would permit Half a dozen Hagenheek's men were gathered in the eaboose, gloomily wondering what they could do to restore the mon- ster to confinement When the train stopped here for water they were at their wits end. Many of the inhabit- ants Hooked to the station to listen, at a safe distance, to the pandemonium that ragged in the express car. There was continuous fluttering and sereaming-the hysterical distress of barnyard-punctuate by one crash after another as the big brute destroyed the poultry crates around him, amid vibrant roars that sent the crowd staggering backward. No one dared to enter the car. The animal trainers in the caboose were only too thankful to be divided from their charge by stout wooden walls Accustomed as they were to subdue wild beasts, they real ized that this lion, which had glutted himself on living prey, would rend any man who approached him. Through a grating in the side of the ear they could see him from time to time, hls muzz1e stained with blood and bristl- ing with feathers All about him lay the mutilated bodies of birds he had seized without deyeuring them. The survivors flew hither and thither fran tieally, sometimes hitting the roof and dropping back again to the floor. None of those responsible for the lions safe keeping could imagine how he had broken from his cage, but 1t was easy to conceive he had been maddened by the heat and darkness and jolting of railway travelling, aggravated as it must have been by the sound and smell of life in the crates all about him. It was agreed that the only thing to do was to continue the journey to PhiIa delphia with all possible speed, and there take steps at leisure to either capture or kill the bloodthirsty animal. And so the train rumbled on with the lion in possession.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
EYEGLASSES AND WHY.
Increase in the Number of Person,
 Who Wear spectacIes.

Who Wear Spectacies.
 The question is often asked. partic- ularly by those who can recall the GUS toms and experiences of twenty-five years ago; Why do so many persons nowadays wear glasses?" The answer is easy, says Lippineott's. The in- crease in the number of spectaeles worn is not to be regarded as an eyi- dence of modern degeneration of the eyes, but rather that long=felt neees= sity has been met. For it should be remembered that within the past quar- ter of century much has been learned aboht the value of glasses, and the lange of their application and useful ress has been enormously. extended. Of course. the eyes need more help HOW than formerly. as the amount of work they are required to do is much greater than at any previous period In the worlds history. The sewing ma chine and many otLer inventions of it's class save the labor of the hands only to add to that required of the eyes. New employments, new amusements,
 
 introduced to increase the exactions laid upon those sensitive and delicate organs. The steady decrease of illit- eraey, together with the general cheap ness of literature and spread of a taste for it, the enormous circulation of novel, magazine and newspaper, the eYer-increasing use of artificial illumi- nation, all combine to oyertax the eyes and to weaken or possibly destroy the sight unless the required aid and pro- lection be supplied through every means at our disposal Thus 1t hap pens that the sometime luxury of prop erly adapted glasses has come to be rec- ognized and understood by very many Of the present generation as one of the real necessities of their lives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
n Irler or nrnnes.

Groeodiles, like ostriches, swallow pebbles and small stones, which serve the purpose of grinding their food. The natives assert that it is possible to tell the age of crocodile by the number of stones in it's stomach, for they swai- low one each year. In point of fact, fifteen stones have been found in the stomach of a crocodile twelve feet long. whereas the average number for youn- ger ones varies between four and eight. So says Mr. Foltkow, who has been
 studying the matter for several years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
TEMPORARILY ADJUSTED.

The complaint filed with the raj g road commission by Mir. J. T. Ruth erford, of Pine Bluff, relative to the refusal of the railroad to move mix ed cars of lumb Der products billed BIS straight lumber. has been tempora- rily adjusted by Commissioner Han ley, and the mission will soon fix a day for the hearing of che matter. This has not been due to the rulings of the commission, but to the action of a general classification bureau, accepted and recognized bv nearly all roaos. and which has branch of fees here, at Pine Bluff and elsew here to inspect freights and prevent fraud In classification and the application of tariffs.-L'ttle Rock Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
ave you screened your house? If not see Frank J. Murray.
Flies are coming Get your screens a Frank J. Murray's.
SULLIVAN SUCCEEDS JOY.

Another change has been made in Cotton Belt railway circles. A, circu- Ier was recently issued by J. H. Con. ley, division roedmaster of the Cot ton Belt here, in which he announces that NJ. c. Sullivan, of Little Rock, has been named to succeed j. P. Joy as r0admaster of the Little Rock branch, the latter having been trans- ferred.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

The Els had an interesting meet ing n day night. Four candidates f.9 lu b fship were initiated. They wele aessrs. L. O. Knox, Walter Gooda tp, H. I. Holderness and Dr. B. u Gallie her. Some say Dr. Cali. Higher was handeuffed before his ini- tiation was carried out. A pair of handeuffs were borrowed from the police office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
Bird That Guards Sheep.

The yakamik, a bird of the crane family, is used by the natives of yene- zuela in place of a shepherd dog for guarding anf herding their foeks. It is said that however far the yakamik may wander with the focks it never fails to find it's way home at night. driving before it all the creatures in- trusted to it's care.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
Ages of Trees.

A well-known scientist furnishes some information in regard to the ages of trees. He assigns to the pine tree 5o0 to TOO years as the maximum, 425 years to the silver fir, and ITO to the ash.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
Purity Is Necessary

in drugs. Medicines prepared with ingredients cannot serve the purpose desired, and medical skill in treating disease is at least partially neutralized. A patients chance of recovery should not be put in jeopardy from this cause, Our drugs are all standard and our prescription department is in charge of an experienced pharmacist, with whom mistakes don't occur.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

No meal is complete without eof- fee. and DO coffee is as good us our CHASE X SANBORN'S SEAL BRAND.-Strauss X Miller, Sole Agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

AIANTED--Partner to 'urnish capital to w put patented ar icle of merit on mar ket. Address W. J. l., care of this office,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
Additional L-oc als.

MT. F. B. Tomllnson has returned from business visit to Shreveport.
 
 Walker Drug O., keep standing ready at all times horse and bi- cicle for quick delivery of any thing ordered from them. W
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

I AGE CURTAINS washed aud mended and L< all kinds of clothes cleaning. dyeIng and repairing done by Mrs. s. s French. 1203 Elm street, Lakeside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

TOR SALE 75 feet of garden hose. Call at | Beard's Furniture store. 1ss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
No Juggling of the Truth!

exaggerated of  guara nteesth
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

yxTANTED--Firs class solieitoss either
 W sex: to write Industrial Insurance. Liberal C. ntract with pernlaneuey puaran- teee 10 right par y. Apply II hoom ,. Nor- lis building. between { and s q. III A. N. FFeemyeF, SuDt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02

It is not too early to remind yoH tn call and take look at our stock of Linen Clothes.
 Our stock of Boys Clothing is complete, sizes range from to 15 years, extra RSC for this week nice washable suit. OSsC
 Hard finished worsted Suits, four dozen in all. different colors to select from &I ? z as long as they last........ 1~ - Fine tailor made suits too numerous to mention colors and patterns, but by coming and taking d look we car convince you they can't be bought else~ here for double the money we offer them for.
 Merchant Tailoring Department.
 Suits to order, S12 uo Pants to order. 8 up Fit, style and workmanship guaranteed, nobbiest patterns. hundreds of styles to se- feet from.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-02
Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing.

24 Mems strictly all wool ohevict Suits black and brown, round and square& &1 ZE cut sack suit, IS long as they last, " S
 Two dozen all wool. blue Serge Coats and Vests, satin faced. to purchase at SIP would te cheap. but we will sell same as GZ Rn long as they last at ......-......... V s~S0 Our line of Summer weight Pants is
 complete.
 Three dozen Mems Suits, 30 to B chest measure. would be cheap at double fhe money we offer them for, as long @ S0 as they last " - v V
 IS Suits. grey and tan checked. the latest craze. sizes to fit young men up to the age of 20 years, all wool, would get a bargain if you tbed a,d 9gain iasf as much as long as S4.O0
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

on the books of the National League as
an asset Those at the meeting are Presi
dent Ban Johnson, J. r. Franklin. of Buff
falo; James McAieer. and J. F. kilfoil, OF
Cleveland: Jim Burns of Detroit; Clarence
Salspaugh. of Minneapolis; Matt Killilea
and COMFY Mack. of Milwaukee; Jimmy
Manning and Edwin A. Krauthoff OF Kan
sas City; W. J. Watkins. of indianapolis,
and Charlie Comiskey of Chicago.
When the meeting was called to order
committee, made up of Messrs. Krauthoif,
Franklin. Watkins. and Kilfoil, was ap-
pointed to investigate quiet tip received
from President Hart that he would be
pleased to discuss the Chicago situation
with representative OF the American
League. The committe reported back
Harris proposition regarding the Cleve-
land grounds as a quid pro quo for the
right to put an American team in Chicago.
The matter Is still under discussion.
though 1t Is said the discussion is only
upon the question of taking the property
OF the Cleveland cast-offs. the decision to
have team in Chicago being final.
Another talk will be had with Mr.. Hart
in the morning Tonight the Indications
are that the circuit will include Buffalo,
Cleveland. Detroit, Indianapolis. Chicago,
Milwaukee, Minneapolis. and Kansas City.
Ii is among the possibilities that Minneap-
oils and Kansas City may be dropped to
let in st. Louis and Louisville. Late to-
night Watkins. the nominal owner OF the
indianapolis club and franchise. was not
satisfied with the way things are shaping
themselves, and is making a vigorous kick
that threatens. 1t is said, to land him and
his team outside the breastworks. Should
indianapolis be dropped. Louisville will
be admitted at once. The meeting viii be
continued tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK.
How the Anniversary of His Birth
VIII BE Observed Here.

This is st. Patricks Day SO named and
commemorated in honor of the Patron
Saint Of ireland The 18th of March. the
anniversary of the birth Of st. Patrick,
is observed in some way or other the
world over. wherever there is an Irishman
or an Irishman's son.
There will be no open-air demonstra-
ton CT any kind in Washington. but bits
of I-eland's favorite color will be seen
in many buttonhole. All who are lucky
enough to be able to procure a leaf of
clover will wear it, and those who are
not will wear some other emblem in re-
membraDce Of the day.
The feature OF tne celebration of st.
Patrick's Day in this city will be ban
quet given tonight at Rauscher's, which
will be participated in by about seventy
five of the most prominent Irishmen and
lrishmen's sons in Washington. The ban
quet will be presided over by Dominic l.
Murphy, former Commissioner of PEN
sions, and addresses will be delivered by
distinguished guests. Among those who
have been asked to be present and to re-
spend to tOasts are: Rev. DR.. Stafford.
Ireland" former United States Senator
Roach. America" John ]. Dolan. The
Day We Celebrate:" Charles Davies. The
Faderland;" Joseph J. Murphy. Women in
Irish Poetry" and H. l.. West, The
Press" An original composition will be
sung by NJ. b. Scanlon.
A musical and literary entertainment
will be given at the National Rifles Hall
on Sunday evening under the auspices of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, at which
the Rev. DR.. Garrigan. vice rector OF the
Catholic University. and Representative
Champ Clark will deliver addresses.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
STREET CLEANING TODAY.
4 Large Force of Men VIII BE EN-
ployed Removing snow.

Through the action of Congress yesterday
the Street Cleaning Department OF the Dis
trict is able this morning TO undertake the
removal of snow and slush from the streets
Owing to the demands put upon the de-
partment by the heavy fall of snow few
weeks ago the money available for this
purpose was exhausted
On Friday there were conferences be-
tween Superintendent Stutler and the Com
misSioners. anC II was decided that under
the circumstances nothing could be done
but TO depend upon the sun or the rain. IN
less Congress should come to their aid by
appropriating money. Accordingly. .he
District Committees of both houses OF Con-
sress were communicated with anI the
fscts laid before them. with the result that
a joint resolution vas passed yesterday by
the House and concurred in by the Senate
appropriating $1,000 for the use of the
District in removing the snow
The bright sun yesterday accomplished
much in the way Of melting the snow, but
perhaps added to the discomfort OF travel
by creating rivers of slush.
II Is expected that Superintendent Stutler
Will put TO work large force OF men ard
carts this morning on the streets. and that
the removal Of the snow will proceed as
last as possible under the circumstances.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE BASEBALL SITUATION
McGraw and Robinson Will Doubt
less Play in st. Louis.
HnnIon Says They Have Received
Everything That Was AsI<ed-The
Money Gossip About Freedman
Holding Back with His signature.

NEW YORK. March 15.-Manager Han
lon, of the Brooklyns, arrived in town to-
day from Baltimore to see President Robi
SON. OF the St. Louis club, regarding few
minor details OF the transfer of McGraw,
Robinson, and Keister TO st. Louis. After
the conference Hanlon said;
"McGraw and Robinson will undoubted
ly- play in st. Louis They have received
everything they asked, including salaries
and share of the purchase money. Their
only objection now is that st. Louis is so
far away from their place of business in
Baltimore. But this is a small item. The
deal has been closed and the Brooklyn club
has the money"
Hanlon said he ad about decided upon
Augusta, Ga, as the training quarters for
the Champions He will start his men
South on Tuesday or Wednesday OF next
week Those from New England will leave
this city by rail, and the others Will be
picked up on the way. Hanlon Will take
about thirty men along and will try every
body out.
What effect will Freedman's refusal to
sign the circuit agreement have?' Hanlon
was asked.
az don't know anything about that was
the reply. The League has been reduced
to eight clubs, and We will begin with
that number on time. The schedule Will
be out very shortly. I admit the outlook
for the New Yorks is rather dubious, but
the other seven clubs are in a fair way TO
enjoy big crowds and large profits
Since Freedmans latest threat kilograms
have been flying about among the mag
mates to a great extent. II will not be at
. all surprising il another meeting of the
League Is called within a week. 1t was
learned today that Freedman would be re-
Quested to set aside 3 per cent of the gross
receipts OF every game played at the Polo
Grounds this season in order to pay his
share OF the circuit reduction price, and
that II he refused the other League clubs
could very easily refuse to play a game
upon the Polo Grounds. Such action would
bring matters to focus
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Manager Tom LOTUS, of the Chicago
Club. is engaged in charitable and hui
name effort 10 prevent a war of conquest
and subjugation which looks threatening
between the National and Western leagues
with bright prospects OF early success. II
is not believed that President Johnson is
hunting for trouble. and he is smart enough
to know that a fight with the National
League would require vigorous sinews Of
war without hopes of success. and. as he
Is not in the business especially for amuse-
ment. Mr.. LOTUS will find him a willing
Barkis when ii comes to a backdown.
There will probably be some lively hus-
Ting after ball players by the several AS
ISOLATION clubs. Baltimore has decided
advantage in this regard, as it did not sell
its players.
The Cincinnati Enquirer announces
that Harry Weldon is slowly convalescing.
Dreyfuss says he has offered Harry Reitz
to a number Of clubs. but no one seems to
want him. notwiths landing his reputation
as a second baseman.
Billy Barnie. who has been visiting his
Baltimore friends with reference to placing
an Eastern League club there. says: After
looking the ground over. | am satished
that the Baltimoreans will not stand for
minor league ball. The same can be said
Of Washington"
II is reported that Amos Rusie will in a
short time take legal steps to obtain either
satisfactory salary or a release from the
New York Club, and he says it will be a
fight 10 a finish this time.
In an Interview at Pittsburg Barney Drey-
fuss makes public his opinions with ref
erence to the Slagle coRtentioDas follows:
Freedman was promised a number of men
from the surplus players Of the Washing
ton Club. He was given list and told
thai he could make his choice. Then the
others grabbed the players before Freed
man was consulted, Philadelphia beng
among the grabbers. They took Shorty
Slagle. Freedman had not seen a game for
two years, and lost sight of the talent.
When given the list he took Winnie Mer-
Ger Immediately and waited to consult his
manager abO9- the others. Now he can't
have the men who were promised him so
that New York might have a strong team"