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Evening star., 1902-02-11
The Tempting Haggis.

from Chambers Journal
l sat gazing wonderingly at something
resting in what seemed to be much hot
water, which enveloped 1t In steam. It was
piping hot-I might say Scotch piping hot.
for, though the pipes We're wanting, there
was the bag. 1t was very wet Of peculiar
livid tint, tight, and-to be frank-about tho
most unappetizing-looking thing l ever saw
in my life.
All this was seen at a glance while our
host looked down at the haggis, and then
suddenly put down the spoon. / fancy
glanced at the door in expectancy that 1t
was to open again to admit a piper who
would start drone and chanter, and cere-
moniously march. playing, round the
table while the guests were served. But
no; all was silence, for Mr.. David Cham
bers had only exchanged the spoon for a
knife, with which he seemed to slay the
object in the dish. One thrust and there
was transformation scene The hot water
had disappeared, and a rich, steaming,
dark compound was ready for the spoon
which transferred it to the plates
I can recall the scene vividly, and the
stern resolution with which the dainty
was eaten, and l scornfully repudiate any
attempt to ridicule the dish haggis; but at
the same time, perhaps from narrow mind
ed English prejudice, viii say that IL I
were going to entertain a royal stranger
l would rather than the Scottish dainty
put before him the national English roast
beef. However, the guests of. the haggis
luncheon were unanimously Of the opinion
that the whisky was sublime.
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worse condition than at present. On either
side of the main thoroughfares big riffs of
snow, blackened by refuse and dirt swept
from the sidewalks, are to be found, while
in many places other than in the street car
tracks, which have been kept clean by the
efforts Of the railroad companies, there is a
thick layer Of ice and caked snow that Is
equally filthy in appearance and dangerous
alike to pedestrians and horses.
The present force Of the street cleaning
department is inadequate to remedy the
conditions, and 1t will be days before the
big street cleaners can be utilized. In the
meantime the piles OF filth and rubbish will,
Of course. accumulate. There are only a
comparatively few places in the city limits
where the white wings can accomplish
any tangible good in the way Of cleanli-
ness with their brooms.
The appearance Of Pennsylvania avenue
this afternoon would positively be q dis
grace to street In a town Of 10000 inhab-
itants, let alone the capital Of the United
States. The warm rays Of the sun beating
down upon that side OF the avenue not
shaded by buildings caused the ice and
snow to melt, and by o'clock persons who
wanted to board street cars or had occasion
to cross to the other side were compelled
to tramp through mass Of filthy slush of
the consistency Of springtime mud and the
color of the blacklist ink.
Women, or those OF the sex who We're SO
unfortunate as to not have worn rainy
day costumes, found their skirts bedraggle ed
and soiled, and they We're loud in their de-
nunciations Of the laxty Of law that would
compel them to endanger their health and
their lives
What was true Of Pennsylvania avenue
was also true of 7th street. while F street,
which Is usually at midday and In the early
afternoon crowded with feminine shoppers,
was little If any better. Business house
proprietors and store keepers have been
punctilious in keeping the sidewalks in
front of their places free from dirt. AS has
been customary, the natural accumuations
of dirt on the sidewalks have been swept
into the cutters and stfeets, where 1t has
become merged into the melting ice and
snow, making paste that is unpleasant to
the eye and less pleasurable to wade
through.
Physicians whose attention was called to
the conditions Of the streets today de-
clared with emphasis that they were a
menace to the health of the community.
All sorts Of germs lurk in the rufse that
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has accumulated since the big snow storms.
All that Is necessary to increase the num-
ber Of cases OF sickness in the city and to
swell the death rate Is for a few days Of
warm weather, such may be expected
at this time of the year and which usually
follows such q wave Of cold as has been
experienced during the past ten days.
In many of the side streets and in -
resident portions Of the city the condi-
tions are even worse than pictured in the
business thoroughfares already named. In
De Sales streets, Just off Connecticut ave-
nue., near the Grafton Hotel and next to
the Convent Of the Visitation, there Is a
pile of snow mixed up with refuse and dirt
that Is fully four feet high. But it would
require a page Of The Star to describe the
slovenly appearance OF the streets taken as
a whole throughout the city.
Unless Congress shall act and at once
nothing short OF a genuine thaw and foo ]
that would flush the street sand cutters
will save the city from an epidemic OF dis
ease. And the damage resulting from a
flood would of necessity be far reaching,
aggregating far more than the reasonable
amount Of money asked by the Commls-
sioners and required for placing the streets
Of the city in q condition such as the streets
OF other great cities are kept.
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SEARCH FOR A WIDOW.
Woman Who is Heir to $1,000 IN
Cash.

The police have been asked to find Mrs.
Annie Thelon, widow of Joseph Thelon, VINO
recently died at the Hampton tNa.) Sol
diers Home. The deceased left ABOUT
81 900, and this money will be paid to his
widow when she is found.
Thelon served in the army for ten years,
receiving his discharge at Fort Douglas
Salt Lake, Utah, in 1882. He afterward
enlisted in the Signal Corps and was detail
ed to duty in this city until 1885, when he
was discharged for intemperance. He mar
ried Annie Andersen. a Swede. in 1889, she
having come here from Bismarck, N. D.
His wife left him, taking with her their
two children. She went to Baltimore, Where
she obtained employment. A brother or
the woman, Peter Bogge, or Bogue. lives
near st. Paul. MINI. Thelon succeeded In
getting into the Hampton home through
the kindness Of Senator Sewell. His prose-
cution of a pension claim was successful
and the money left by him was received
from the government on account OF his
services in the army.
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Admits Charge Of Theft.

Arthur Williams, colored, twenty-one
years old, and resident of Hillsdale. was
arrested this afternoon by Policeman Owens
Of the first precinct and locked up on two
charges Of housebreaking. It is alleged
that he robbed Huyler's candy store, corner
OF 18th and F streets northwest.
Williams was employed about the store
until a few days ago. Sunday night, 1t Is
alleged, he entered the store through the
basement and stole 50 from the cash drawer
and q quantity Of candy The police were
notified and last night while they were in
vestigating the robbery Williams Is al
legged to have visited the store a second
time and carried of $225 from the cash
drawer.
Williams admitted his guilt, 1t Is stated,
and returned some of the candy he had
taken. He also told to whom he had given
the money
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Denies Husbands Charges.

In connection with the proceedings for
divorce instituted by DR.. William L. Mas
terson against Claudia F. Masterson, the
latter. through Attorney Campbell CARING
ton. this afternoon filed answer Mrs Mas
terson denies the charges advanced by her
husband. declaring that they were falsely
concocted by a woman detective sent by
him to Atlanta. According to Mrs. Master
son she went to Atlanta where most of her
relatives reside her husband telling her
that his business as physician was being
seriously injured because he had married,
and that 1t would be best that divorce be
obtained as soon as the same could be
dene."
Mrs. Masterson accuses her husband Of
infidelity, and informs the court that it is
her intention of filing cross-biil.
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F|LTHYANDDANGEROUS
Conditions Of the Streets Of
the Nations Capital.
CONGRESS- SHOULD ACT
SNOW AND ICE MAKE DRIVING A
SERIOUS MATTER.
Business Streets Filled With Accumu-
lation Of Dirt and Frosty Slush-
Breeding Place for Disease.

The positively filthy condition Of the
streets Of Washington are constant re-
minder to the people who are compelled to
put up with them of the general inactivity
of Congress in preparing for such an emer-
gency. On every hand today Congress was
denounced for not appropriating sufficient
fund for placing the streets in a condition
commensurate with the natural beauty Of
the national capital.
OF a score or more of business men ap-
preached the subject this afternoon
there was not one who did not express his
disgust at the lack of interest manifested
by the governments lawmakers in the well
fare Of the city and the health and conve-
nience Of the people who pay taxes and in
the end foot the bills
There has never been a time in the his
tory of the city when the streets were In
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Noted Country Residence Destroyed.

Spring HILL" once known as the county
seat of the Morton family, and located In
Stafford county, Va, was destroyed by fire
yesterday. The property is owned by Mrs.
NJ N Bryan and was occupied by Mr.. w.
C. Stewart. The household furniture. to-
gether with quantity of carpenters tools
A law library, the property of M. T. w.
Berry, which was stored in the house, was
also lost. The fire, the origin Of which Is
not known, started in the roof while Mr..
and Mrs Stewart were at breakfast.
The loss will amount to 5000, while the
insurance on the building was $3.50, with
500 on furniture and tools.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Verdict for Railway Company.

A verdict in favor of the defendant has
been reported In Circuit Court No. in the
case of John Reeves against the Washing
ton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Rail-
way Company. Reeves sued to recover
damages aggregating $31 200 for alleged
personal injuries for which he claimed the
defendant was responsible.
In Circuit Court No. 2 today verdict In
favor of the plaintiff for $500 was reported
in the case of Henry +. Fitzhugh against
the Chesapeake Beach Railway Company.
The plaintiff sued to recover 5000 for in-
juries claimed to have been received as the
result of a collision between two cars OF
the defendant.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Paws a Fine Of IS.

Robert Smith. a sixteen-year-old white
boy. was a defendant in the Juvenile court
this afternoon on charge Of disorderly
conduct. policeman told Judge Scott
that the boy used language that was not at
all choice, near the corner Of AZ street and
Pennsylvania avenue, last night.
The boys statement was that a friend
invited him into q lunch room for lunch
and then left without paying the bill. The
cashier, the boy said, became angry and
abused him. He denied having used any
bad language.
The court ad1udged him guilty ana I'M
posed fine Of s., which was paid.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
orders as follows:
That sewer be constructed along the east
side of Lincoln avenue from T street north
ward 800 feet, at an estimated cost of 81, Ice
chargeable to the current appropriation for
suburban sewers.
That sewer be constructed in alley in
square 1Ss, at an estimated cost of Si;i2
chargeable to the current appropriation for
main and pipe sewers.
That catch basins be constructed at the
southeast corners of jefferson and Polk
streets and jefferson and Fillmore streets,
at an estimated cost OF s16o, chargeable to
the current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
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so CENTS AND S1.OO A BOTTLE.

cations for camp sites:
One in the vicinity of Chickamauga Park,
Georgia.
One at Fort Riley. Kansas.
One in the Conewago valley, in Lebanon,
Dauphin and Lancaster counties, Pennsyl-
Vania.
One on the Nacmiento ranch. in Mon
terey and San Luis Obispo counties, Call
fornia.
The hoard recommends that the necessary
SURVEYS be made of the Nacimiento ranch
and the ConeWago valley.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Want Receiver Appointed.

Robert Kopp, Samuel Miller. Franz Kopp.
Margaret Kopp and wAlliamfB B. Gibb. stock
holders. today petitioned the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia to appoint
receiver to wind up the affairs Of the Kopp
Anti-Corrosive and Anti-Barnacle Paint
Company, under the direction OF the court.
The matter has been set for hearing the
18th instant before Justice Hagner. The
court is informed that the corporation for
number Of months has not been doing any
business. its factory has been idle and un-
used, 1t Is unable to meet its obligations IN
the ordinary course Of business, and Is In
solvent. Attorney Tracy L. Jenords rep
resents the complainants.
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Remanded to Jail.

James w. Hunter was convicted today
in Criminal Court No. OF the larceny of a
watch and chain from the person of RICH
ard J. Eckert.
The same defendant withdrew his plea OF
not guilty and pleaded guilty under an in
was remanded to Jail to await the further
action of the court.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
ALLEGED Unlicensed Bar.

A woman named Rhoda Burk, forty-six
years old. was taken from her home on the
Harewood road, near Soldiers Home, this
afternoon, and conveyed to the house Of de-
tentton. she was arrested by tbs police OF
the tenth precinct and charged with keep
iu1x an unlicensed bar. The of1cers found
eo1ne beer and whisky In her house. which
n held a. evidence. Mrs. Burk Will be ar
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Funeral Of Capt. VIM, E. Post

The funeral OF Capt. William E. Post,
whose death was announced in yesterdays
Star, will take place from his late resi-
dence, 1887 9th street northwest tomorrow
at 1 O'Clock pm. Representatives of Phil
Sheridan Post, G. A. r., and Hancock Reg
iment, UssV. u, will attend.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Check Alleged to Be Worthless,

Mrs Lydia A. Gould was arrested last
evening by Detectives Trumbo and Tyser
and taken to the house Of detention. The
warrant on which Mrs. Gould was arrest
ed alleges that she obtained $40 from T..
NJ. Johnston on paper which proved to be
worthless
The transaction il alleged to have oc-
CURED January 2S last Mrs. Gould was
released on $500 bond today for her ap-
pearance In court when the case is called.
Evening star., 1902-02-11

The secretary Of the East Washington
Citizens Association has written to the
Districf Commissioners inviting attention
to the subject Of public comfort buildings
in ali large spaces in the city. lie re-
oueeted that the matter be considered and
necessary appropriations for such build
ings be obtained from Congress.
Evening star., 1902-02-11

James Butler colored. sixty-three years
street alley mort Invest, this morning. Cor
oner hewitt was notified OF the mans
death. as there had been no physician In
attendance.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Only Successful

remedy N world for bunions and corns
are Georges Pat. Shields. Try them when break
ing In new shoes; stop pain instantly. All druggists
and ]. j. GEORGES son,
ChirOpOdy and ManicurinH,
Phone Main 2slS-2. 111o Pa. ave. NV.
fe5 If ~
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To Cure q Cold In One Day
Tsk. Laxstive Bromo Quinins Tablets. All drug
g1sts refund the money II II fails to cure. Z ",
Groves signature 10 on each box. &c.
se24 -tu&th-6Ot
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Monument for r. X. Meade.

A bill providing for the erection OF a
monument on the grave OF Richard Kidder
Meade. in Clark county. Va, and appro-
priating s., 500 for ..iat purpose, has been
introduced in the House by Mr. Hay.
Evening star., 1902-02-11

The board rscommends the following 10
Evening star., 1902-02-11

The board recommends that the following
new posts be established:
One for regiment Of infantry In the vi
cinity Of Los Angeles. Cal.
One for q regiment Of cavalry on the
camp site on the Nacimiento ranch.
One for a regiment OF infantry in the vi
cinity OF Albuquerque. N. M.
One for a regiment Of infantry at Gov
ernor's Island, New York harbor.
One for q regiment Of infantry in the vi
cinity Of Washington, d. c., north OF the
Potomac river.
One for a battalion Of infantry in the
Red River valley, In the vicinity OF Crooks
ton.
One for q regiment OF infantry on the
camp site In the Conowago valley. Penn
sylvania. when practicable.
Camp Sites.
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Denver after she suffered everything from pains
she permanently cured by
WARMERS SAFE CURE

New York Most Successful Specialist in Women Diseases SAYS
Nearly Every Case of oCaled Female Weakness
Periods Due to Kidney Bladder Disease
The state herald., 1902-02-28

The president Inns appointed W. T..
Cooper TO be postmaster ut Las Al.
mas.
~ It's meeting In Pueblo February
ioth, III" Retail Groc-rH and Iuichet,,'
Association of Colorado elected the fol.
lowing nnmcd otiicrrs; George n, Ord.
way Of Denver. president. ! A. Gpl.
brn,h Of Fort Collins. first vice prcsl.
dent. j. II. Gardner OF Victor. second
Vice president. ". 4. ilnz-n Of LAW.
son. third Vice president: \. T.. Nelson
OF Canon city, fourth vice president,
q. V. Richards of Denver, secretary,
W. g. Wilson Of Greeley, treasurer
The next meeting win bc NJ Denver, Ia
January next,
The iIh miners employed nj the
Chandler Greek coal mines did NOT 10
10 work Tuesday i"enuHn OF tho i'm.
porintloh by the Victor Conf conipnpy.
owners of the property. Of ihlrty.ilyr
Japanese miners TO work IN ihnt mine.
The Chandler miners. NJ nrctlDr
held Inst night, decided 20 40 on n
strike. They nlHo sought the aid Of
other miners OF Fremont county coni
camps, nni mnaa meeting wna
called. Word was received that Tho
l,ock,nle miners had decided not 10
Join the movement, nnd this fnrt, II
IL thought. VIII prevent any strike OF
serious proportions.
The state herald., 1902-02-28

After eight hours OF tumuliuous de-
bate Monday the Senate passed the
Philippine tariff bill by vote of 40 to
70, strictly party vote. Mr.. 1illman
and Mr.. McI.nurln, the two senators
from South Carolina. who on Saturday
last Were declared by the Senate to be
In contempt because OF their fight In
the chamber Were not permitted by
voice or vote TO participate In the pro-
ceedlngs. The question as TO their
right TO vote precipltated n sharp de-
bate. lasting nearly two hours. The
president pro tempore, Mr.. Frye. held
that the two senators could not vote
and he was sustained by majority
of the Senate. During the debate on
the Philippine bill Mr.. McComas and
Mr.. Wellington Of Maryland became
involved In n controversy In the course
of which the latter declared that II Mr..
McComas should make his statements
outside the Senate chamber he would
brand them as Il malicious falsehood.
He was called 10 order promptly and
resumed his seat amid considerable
excitement
The state herald., 1902-02-28

The Buckley canal bill was taken up
whole. The first important amend
ment was the striking out the portion
of the bill that permits the employ
ment of convict labor. so that the tun-
mel must be constructed by free labor
Another change provides that II the
board employs n superintendent, he
shall have competent mining engi-
neer of at least five years experience
Senator Arthur thought that II the
state was In no way liable, there was
no reason why the governor and audit
or should sign the certificates. and
asked for information. Senator Ward
explained that the governor received
monthly reports or the construction of
the tunnel. and II any time he found
any reason for doing so, he might with
hold his signature. Senator Stewart
objected To the considering of the bill
at all. He thought il should have
been left ont Of the call. and that the
members Were going 10 get into seven
different kinds of trouble II they were
not careful. He wanted to amend the
the bill so as TO let the board be ap-
pointed from any part of the state
Senator Buckley made n strong appeal
TO the members to grant this. almost
the first request the western slope had
ever made. democracy for the west
ern SLOPE he went on. ''is before the
bar OF the Senate. and by the dictates
of this body u win rise or fall. Too
long have we been begears at the
doors OF the great parties OF the state
Too long have we asked In vain of the
people or the eastern portion OF the
state. The people OF the western slope
have seldom asked anything OF fie
state OF Colorado. II this Were the reg.
ular session. and the appropriation bill
not passed. you would not dare TO op-
pose this bill for fear OF combination
from the western slope, and you seem
TO think we VIII never be here again."
Senator Ward followed In the same
strain, reminding the senators from
Weld. Pueblo and Arapahoc (Senator
Rush. that the senators from the west
ern slope had stood by them last year
In getting their appropriations. lie
thought. II for no higher motive, Il
was the best kind OF politics to pass
the bill, which was asked by all cit.
liens OF all parties from n
retuou tnat Hnu Hltutrip uskpu
nothing from Colorado. lie again
explained the value OF the COVER.
nor's signature and It's significance ms
check aud guarantee that the re-
ports OF the work were satisfactory,
while the bill expressly stated that the
state assumed no liability. The sig.
nature would be withheld II the gov.
ernor Ind reason to believe that
there was any reason for doing
50. Senator Rush held that the sig.
nature OF the governor nnd auditor
was mandatory aud he was entirely op.
posed 10 the use OF their nnmcs TO
float what he considered purely local
matter. lie thought that more and
better land. near n market. could be
reclaimed for less money. lie quoted
Honorable Frank Goudy ms saying Il
would cost from s2.ooo.oo0 60 S2.5o0..
900 10 build the ditch ana Its in,crnls.
if the state wns going Into business,
II should do II absolutely aud own and
control the ditch. The rovcrnor had
enough 60 do without running u priv.
ate Irrigation scheme.
The state herald., 1902-02-28

The story of Governor Eaton's expert
ence with renters and the funny things
they do will some day make a book, and
we would like to see a smart genius
write It for the edifcation of the world.
No matter how much some Of them
make. they are always in a hole at the
of hard luck stories. On the other hand.
many of the thrifty ones who started a
few years ago now own farms and have
money to burn. Some Of these people
make enough in year to buy their
farms. and this Is by far the best plan
to adopt. 1t is an easy matter TO get In
man will put his nose to the srindstono
for few years and attend strictly to
business. We have just such land in the
Sunny San Luis Valley. In the southern
part of this state. For full particulars
write Zeph. Chas. Felt, 102 Boston build
Ing. Denver. Colorado.