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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-06
Ssarah'g New Ea me

Here is a description Of Sarah Berhardt's
new villa being built with the money she
made in America. At Sainte Adresse, a
pretty little seaside suburb of Havre, work
men are busily engaged IN completing the
summer house Of Mile. Sara. It is larger in
size than are the general run Of those edi-
fees, and it stands on a lofty elevation. Il
is a picturesque building Of the chalet style,
one side and Of the surrounding country on
the other. The site is said to be the most
beautiful one at Sainte Adresse. The deco
ration Of the exterior is very elaborate, 9 row
OF frescoes just over the overhanging caves
alternating with gigantic monograms OF S.
B. in blue and white, that looked as though
they were painted on plaques Of porcelain, as
well as one could judge at such a distance.
The frescoes are in color and represent the
arts. Lower down the walls are inches, in
which are placed a series Of draped female
figures representing the muses.. There is q
combination Of painting and ~monograms and
statues that make up 8 whole that is highly
effective. yet which is more theatrical than
artistic. The grounds were in sad disorder,
and the porter's lodge was far from being
complete, but when all is finished the place
will be a lovely one, the charm Of the situa-
ton and the view being simply indescribable.
The Queen Of Spain used to WI a villa very
near to that of Sarah, and it is said she spent
minis Of money on the interior decoration
and on the furniture, but she got tired Of it
at last and sold it furniture and all for the
trifing sum of $40, 900.
a-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-06
THE RIVER

to-day. If that stick of wood is not on the
end OF this cord when we get to Turner'S,
you've got to lick me or I'll lick you." The
stick was not on the string when the train
reached Turner's. The captain pulled oft
bis coat and told the engineer to get off bis
engine. Hammil declined to do so. Capt.
Ayres jumped to the engineers place. Ham
mil started to jump off on the opposite side:
The conductor hit him under the ear and
saved him the trouble of jumping. That
settled forever the question Of authority on
railroad trains, and was the origin of the
bell-rope on railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
SANKEY'S Work In Africa.


Latest accounts from the mouth of the Congo
speak favorably OF the progress which is being.
made by Mr.. Stanley In his great undertaking
OF constructing road past the falls that seoa-
rate the upper and lower river. Her Majesty's
consul at Loanda recently visited Vivi, the per
manent station established by Stanley at the
foot OF the Yellula Falls; 1t Is on an
elevated plateau overlooking the river, and
has al the appearance OF small town. 1t
contains, besides the residence OF Mr..
Stanley. dwelling houses for his European
staff, workshops, warehouses and huts for
vegetables Of almost every description. From
this point about thirty miles CT road have been
CONSTRUCTED. about twelve feet wide, suitable
for carts and wagons, supply OF which, with
twenty donkeys. he's recently arrived from Eu-
rope. The consul reports thai q very large
trade is now being carried on on the Lower
Congo by various hrms-Dutch, French, Eng
lish and Portuguese. Their headquarters are
at Banana Creek. at the mouth Of the river,
where between thirty and forty vessels Call
annually. The consul assembled the river to
within twelve miles of Viv1 In 81. NJ. s. FREELY,
and 1t Is thought that vessels might easily do
the remaining distance. There seems every like
nnood that Mr.. Stanley will be able to accom-
plish his enormous undertaking and render &C
cesstble magnificent waterway into the inte-
rior OF Africa Of about 1000 miles In length,
thus giving an incalculable impetus to the de-
velopment OF the resources Of the continent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
Low Heels and High Heels.

was glad the other night to see at President
Crews nice young girls In short light dresses,
and with their feet In those low-heeled shoes,
which American ladies call "slippers." They
were kept from slipping OF py sandals, crossed
at the 1nstep and wound round the ankle. The
easy walk or the fair wearerS conGraSted agree
ably with the hobbl1ng Chinese gait OF bellies
stature by raising themselves at the heels.
NoyeIists trust VIII soon again DE able 10
present us heroineS who enter a ballroom
wien the smooth gracefulneSS OF the swan. 1t
may be also that taste for aanclng VIII be
revived in the fashiona BILE world by the casting
Off of high heels. which, am told, VIII soon be
general. The young Frenchman OF our time
looks upon q source ddnSdnte as something In
the nature of penal Servttude. II he did not
know that he would diminish his chances OF
ing the ball room, he would utterly forsake it.
HIS Tepugnance to dancing Is laid upon to-
baccO. on the cercle. on the progress In DO Ter
OF the monde OF which Mana was a bright or
namenu, and In short on anything and every
thing, but the true cause.-The high-heeled
was fashionable the g1lded youth OF Paris were
interchangeable dancers. The Duo dAumale re-
collects band OF Exeter Hall saints who came
to the TuilerieS to draw Queen Marie Amalie
into movement for the suppression OF the
dance In aristocratic drawing rooms. The be-
love OF dancing. In their time dancing was
easy ana delightful to young people OF either
sex. The danseuses feet glanced out nimbly
from beneath her dress OF light muslin. The
leg muscles were elastic, for there was no UNI
natural tension put upon them, there was
weight OF a helpless fair one did not fall on the
cavalier. A male dancer is. under the regime
of high heels, the mere stan or MS partner.
Dancing rs really, In our time. penal servleade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
Another Claimant PuzzIing Eng.
land.
liverpool Courier. February l. I

Liverpool Courier, February l.
Quite sensation has been caused In Leicester
by the announcement that a gentleman has ap-
peared claiming to be heir to the estates OF Mr..
Wynn Stanley, who some eighteen years ago
mysteriouSy disappeared While he was nigh
sheriff OF LeiceStershire. The case Is enshrouda ed
In great obScurtty, but 1C appears that, In con-
sequence OF some family disagreement Mr.
Stanley left Lecestershire suddenly, telling his
mother that she would never see his face again.
He was traced to France, and his relatives
raised 100000, which was given to him
while there to provide for his wants.
He, however. again disappeared very sud
denly, and 1t was subsequently discovered
that he had unwisely 1nLrusted the 10000
to several gentlemen, and 1t was lost In
an unfortunate agricultural speculation. All
trace Of Mr.. Stanley was lost, and Ell 900 was
offered as a reward for his discovery or the
finding OF his body. a Leicester detective,
named Smith, went to Russia and Germany,
and finally succeeded In finding body in the
Rhinc bearing certain marks which were known
10 exist on Mr.. Stanley. This body was recog.
niZed by an innkeeper as that Of an unknown
Traveller who had not paid his hotel expenses,
but had left his jewels as security for payment.
These jewels were recognized as those OF MIR.
Wynn Stanley, aud some handwriting was
also sworn to by his valet All the private
marks on the linen, however, had been cut of.
and although there were grave grounds fOT
doubt. IL was generally believed that Mr.. Wynn
stanley had committed suicide. 1t Is now as
serted that while In France he was married to
q French lady 10 whom IL was known he had an
attachment, and it is q son Of this alleged mar
riage that Is now put forward as the heir to the
estates near leicester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
The Clipped Horse.
RY NJ OTsD-

lie was attached to cutter and hitched 10 a
post In front OF the City Hail. and alter Civ
Ing himself shake TO clear off the snow, he
saId:
Yes, I'm one OF the clipped horses. It's warm
enough today, but I've been In constant
sb1ver ever since winter set in. just you take
on your Clothing down to your shirt ana face
The r1gors OF winter ana see how you would feel
over it."
But why did they Clip youa"
Under the idea that would trot faster, and
Wien | came in wet. He didn't care for my
comfort at all. but looked entirely at his own
and do you trot any faster?"
:" Not bit Can Shiyerlng man run faster
than warm one? am stiff and sore my nose
RUS my eyes are weak, and have still further
cause for complaint"
d" In What2"
"Cone over on the avenue this afternoon and
see how am used. Nature gave me a fair gait.
My owner goes to work and puts weights and
boots and straps on me, bits my head up, clips
me and tries to do what nature couldn't do
make me fast horse. The weights give me
an awkward gait, the check makes my neck
ache and the cold wind prevents my blood from
circulating. That Isn't all"
I'm expected to get right down and pass
everything on the road. I'm raced up and
ing to beat fresh horse. You've seen me 60 :?
l do my best, OF course, but when I'm out of
breath I've got to change my gait. The instant
strike gallop my head is JWitched this way
/
get dose of the whip and hear my driver say:
.Consarn er If she don't stay down I'll cut her
to plecesH"
"'Rightp Why, the law ought to m AXE 1t
gr1evOusly wrong l can trOt as honestly as
dollar In three minutes, but because can do
this am matched against horses which can do
ten seconds better. Not only that, but 1 am
dashed and ill-used because l can't beat them.
Ii my owner was to run fOot-race would re
fasten halfp0und weights to the toes Of his
boots? Would he wear knee pads9 Would he
have his head pulled back on his shoulders?
And then IL he got beaten, would he submit to
thrashing? tell you It's wrong"
"YeS"
"And don't always get fair show. Other
horses get long start, or have to travel In the
snow, or we meet with an obstruction. My
owner never makes any allowances for those
things. am expected to rush to the front and
hold he place, and II faster horse outfoots me
Take that! and that! and I'll sell you for
cent?"
land what can you do?"
'"only one thing: believe I'll run away"
"And 60 to sea-"
'sNot hardly. I'll smash the cutter and take
myself Off into the country. I'u get rest,
anyhow, and II am picked I'D as an estray
and not reclaimed, I'll fall into some farmers
hands. who'll treat me well for what l Can
fairly do"
when will you go?"
"NoW-right Od-good-by"
a band struck up to furnish good excuse.
One pull broke the strap, wheel and kick
cleared the cutter, and as the horse flew up the
street every body yelled:
"stars and carriers! but amt that clipped
horse cIpper!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
The Dances in STYLE.

The dances OF the upper ten this winter are
the waltz danced In quick timel. the polka and
the Heel and toe polka" with now and then q
lancers thrown In as sop to many fast-dying
Gerber, whose dancing days are supposed to be
over, but who hang on teDaclOusly from year to
year, and for the decorous delight Of the very
few maidenS who have been brought up In the
still fewer households where round-dancing Is
yet considered an abomination and an inven-
ton OF the enemy. The German" Is simply a
combination OF figures, which allows each cou-
pie dancing 1t turn every time, and permits
them to choose other partners and give favorS,
but only the three round dances alluded 10
above are permitted In certain sets two very
popular dances, last winter and this, have been
and are the Racket and society" waltzes.
They need little description, for there are few
who have not seen with a Shudder the wild
jumpings, the frantic see-sawingS and apparent
mad frenzy OF those who participate In them.
Upon the floor OF the Academy of Music, or
other places at public balls, their devotees can
be seen transforming the beautiful waltz. with
lis slow, gliding movement into a dance wor--
thy only OF a low concert-room. and which Ger
tainly affords to those Directing to round
dances sufficient and strong arguments against
them. The fact that they are generally tabooed
III respectable drawing rooms shows their true
nature, and lady who has once danced them
seldom cares to repeat the experiment.. Their
seeming continued popularity is fnexpucable
but most condemning to those who SIN indulge
In them.-AltdftLC'S American QUEEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
dozen preceding centuries. How much more

dozen preceding centuries. How much more
the finite mind can accomplish 1t Is Impossible
to foretell.
But, gentlemen. weary you with my lucru-
bations. Old men are garrulous, aud conclude
with again reminding you OF the virtue, OF
Washington acknowledged by the whole civil
lied world. Let us initiate his character, his
unsel1sh patriotism We are Old men, and
when we come to die. While we will not be
mourned by an entire people, we will be
incurred by our relatives, our friends and &C.
Quaintances and by every member of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association"
Mr.. TenneyS address was received with gre 1T
applause, and on its conclusion he was warmly
congratulated on his success In felicitously
dealing with the subject in hand the char
bringing out In the same connection so much
new and interesting matter concerning the
early history OF the two District cities now
merged and bearing the hon0red name OF
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
The Negro Population.

| EditOr StGr:-I find this statement in one OF
| your city contemporaries, founded on the fig
| ures OF the census of 1880:
Freedom has largely increased the fecundty
| OF Ihe blacks. The number OF colore1 persons
70 each 10000 whites Is Is l5S against "A 52S in
| 1S10.'
Whether We regard this statement In its reIa-
ton to natural history or the cause of truth
notnlng could be more fallacious. IL depends
| Ior us force ON the hypothesis that both the
| census or 1880 and OF 1870 were faithfully and
correctly taken. That the former was there is
out little room for doubt; that the latter was
not every sensible man th the south knows to
be true. The census Of 1870 was taken by all
sorts and conditions OF men at time when the
negro population were much scattered and the
whereabouts OF many unknown. Many OF the
enumerators were ignorant andinef1iclent, while
the negro population generally looked upon the
w VINO e., movement with suspicion-as prepara
tory step toward taxation or remanding them
TO slayery-and either avoided the enumerators
or positively refused to make their returns
Ihey have learned better since ten years have
been added to the period of freedom / have
no doubt that fully 10 per cent. OF the negro
population failed 70 find place In the census
oI 1910. That the percentage OF Increase within
o4uoted by any one who has lived in the states
where that class Of our population Chiefly
ABOUND. MY own observati0n-and / have
gwen some special attention to the subject
las been that the natural increase of the negro.
Ia state of freedom as compared with that OF a
state or slavery, has fallen on fully fifty per
nt; know IL Is so In the section OF the so1th
In Which reside and feel quite sure you viii
IND, On inquiry OF southern Senators and Rep
T sentatiyeS In Congress, that their obServa-
tons and opinions o. this question fully har-
no. lie with my own. Family ties among the
negroes as a race are rot strong, and those who
live among them know what little attention Is
paid by mothers 10 the health and we'll being
or their offspring. A large majority Of them
are unable TO employ medical aid In sickness,
whilst death relieves them OF a burthea hard to
bs borne In their poverty. All this was different
when they lived In a state of slavery. The
master had pecun1ary 1ntere;t In the proper
care OF his slaves in health ana 10 sickness,
and their increase. instead of being burthen,
Only proved source Of unfaiiipg wealth. The
negro father and mother had but little care and
no expense with regard to their children.
For these reasons l am convinced that all
calculations and conclusions, scientific Geo.
nomical or political touching the negro race In
this country, based upon q comparison of the
census Of 1850 with that of 1910, will prove
u terry deceptive and false. The census OF 1890
will tell the true story. GEORGIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
ALittle Friendly Game.

They had not been married long, so they sat
down to play checkers. In the middle Of the
game she said:
"Then do jump these two men and get q
flrsI king,n and she chuckled hysterically.
"No you amt either. i didn't mean that
move" said he. of you can't play checkers
without cackling like hen you had better give
II up III take that back and move here; now
80. Now you can move.
"Over here 2" asked the wife.
"Certainly. That's very good, +" and her hus-
band gobbled two men.
az didn't see that I'd rather put it here ~
she demonstrated.
"Too late now" said he, pegging away for
the king row. "You should study your moves
6rst."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26

Miss Laura Horner, OF Osceola, Clearfield
county Pa, In bidding good night to Two male
last week, refused to allow one of them to kiss
her. playful struggle eusued, during which
she was thrown down, and, striking her head,
Will prove fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26

Two EXECUTIONS YRsTERDAY.-Hayden the
wife murderer, was hanged at Windsor, Vt,
yesterday. John Fanderhe1de was hung at
Rebecca johnson, q little colored girl, near
Lagrange, last July. He exhibited brutal nom
chalance, denied the crime. smoked q cigar
asked friend to see that the graye-ropbers did
MT GET him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26

Freak. Bechtolheim, Austro. Hungarian con-
sui at st. Louis, has left for parts unknown, it
having been discovered that he has misappro-
prtated moneys 1ntrusted TO his care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26

2 Cor. 4: 6.-F0r God,
who commanded the
light to shine out of
darkness, hath shined
In our hearts.
PHILIP 3: 20, 21.-From
whence also we look for
the Saviour, the Lord
Jesus Christ: who shall
change our vile body.
that 1t may be fashion.
led like unto his glOr-
l0uS body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
Fer the Washington Star.
The Bird In the Tomb of WASHINGTON
BY REV. CHARLES WHEELER DENIsoN.

Within the sacred portal, shaded safe
Below the arch. and defuy fastened there.
As wOndrous as twas beautiful, a bird
Had hung her nest. It was her birdlines' home
Her nursery and there her tender brood
Chung lovingly around her, in the tomb.
O, twas so calm, so gentle, so serene!
The storm might rage without loud thunders roll
} ieTce GghtnDgs fash; wild winter tempests howl
And boiling foods sweep by the vaulted gate;
Bat in that hallowed sepuchle that bird
So sottly sat upon her perch or nest,
And fea ed no Ill.
When tempests passed,
Or sun. or moon, or sta glanced in the tomb,
hat loving bird. with soft, familiar wing
Flew all around the santed pat.iot's grave,
To gather food to feed her hungry young,
Then fastened to their side while they were tWit
tering.
She needed not the tlrongs of visitors.
The ser ried pomp of marching ranks Of troops.
Their pageantry, their music, their guns;
The fash of arms, the wave of dropping flags.
The crowds of citizens in columns fled
The songs OF children, or the bowling down
0f royal heads in reverence low or throngs
OF honored statesmen, with uncovered brows;
Or garn1shed heralds from imperial lands
Out few the bird, or in, as duty winged
Her fight, from nest to granary. and back:
From leafy bower. from loaded tree of fruit.
Till all her young had Toasted from her bill.
AciCuauCc, III uy Ing 10 duu IfO, sHe QlC
Some soldiers musket, or some bending plume
Some glisteng helmet, or tall mitres crest,
Or jaunty hat of beauty in the crowd;
Or fringe OF tassel, or banners stat;
Still ont and in she sped, nor cared whit
For what she saw and heard of marshaled man;
he grand array Of earth the p9mp IF %ar'
Of military glare; the gilded signs Of wealth;
The fruits of trade and commerce. hither brought,
As trophies of Nations pilgrimage,
Nations homage at its Fathers grave.
The crowds may come and go; silence may reign
Supreme in Vernon's shades; the sun may pour
His rays of gratitude, with moon and stars
as Natures gift to wreathe Nations urn;
The trees may murmur their durnal praise;
The birds may chant an ever tuneful song;
but in their midst, and chief among them all,
That bird shall hallow with her nest that glorious
tomb.
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COMMON VERSION.

- - ASA~CASAfs
MATTHEW &: 9-13.-
Our Father which art in
heaven, Hall0wed be thy
name. Thy kingdom
come. Thy Will be done
In earth, as ii is In
heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread.
And forgive US our
debts as we forgive our
iebtors, and lead us not
into temptation, but de-
liver us from evil.
MARX s: SO, 37.-For
What shall 1t profit q
nan, II he shall gain the
whole world, and lose
lis own soul? Or what
hall a man give In ex-
;hange for his soul?
LUKE Is: s, 9.-For
the children of this
world are In their gen.
Grafton wiser than the
children of light. And l
say unto you, Make to
yourselves friends of
the mammon of un-
righteousness; that,
when ye fail, they may
receive you into ever
lasting habitations.
! ACTS 2: 47.-Aud the
Lord added to the
Church daily such as
should be saved.
2 Cor, /: Is, 10, 3d.
But as God Is true, our
word toward you was
not yea and nay. For
the Son OF God, Jesus
Christ, who was preach
ed among you by US,
euen by me and Silva
nus and Timotheus,
was not yea and nay.
but In him was yea.
For all the promises of
God in him are yea, and
In him Amen. unto the
glory OF God by us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-26
HISTORIC GEORGETOWN.
INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES By AN
OLD INHABITANT.

The Times when Georgetown Had
all the Commerce, WatermelOns.
Oysters, sweet Potatoes. Shad and
HeTring-When Henry Clay Used
10 Board in GeOrgetO SVn-The BOr.
der Warfare Mt Rock Creek-A
City of Beautiful Heights and
Beautiful Women.
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SN 'ANOA 1stSNf tt'
REVISED VERSION.
MATTHEW 6: 9-13.-
Our Father which art IL
heaven, HalloWed be tn!
name. Thy kingdom
come. Thy will be done
asin heaven, so Onearth
Give US this day GU,
daily bread. And for.
give us our debts, as W,
also have forgiven Ou
debtors. And lead u
not into temptation
but deliver us from tn,
evil one.
MARK s: Sc, 37.-For
What doth 1t profit
man, to gain the who'll
world, and forfeit hi
life? For what SHOULD
a nan give In exchang'
for his life?
LUXE 1G: s, 9.-Fo
the sons OF this Worl
are for their own gen
Grafton wiser than tn
sODs OF light. And
say unto you. Make {
yourselves friends b.
means of the mammol
Of unrighteOuSneSS
that, when it shall fai,
they may receive 70
into the eternal taber
nacles.
ACTs Q: 4T.-And til
LOro added 70 them da
by day those that Wer
being saved.
COR. /; is, 10. 20. =
But as God is faithful
our word toward you /
not yea and nay. FO
the Son of GOD, JeSu
Christ. who was preach
ed among you by III
eCen by me and Silva
nus and Timothy, wa
not yea and nay, bu
In him Is yea. For no,
many sOever be tn
promises Of God, In hiI
Is the yea; wherefor
also through him
the Amen, unto tb
glory OF God throug
uS.
! 2 COR. 4: 6.-Seeing
Is God, that said. Ltgh
shall shine out of darl
ness, who shined In on
| hearts.
PHILIP 8: 20, CIV
wait for a Saviour, til
Lord Jesus Christ: wh
shall fashion anew tb
body OF QUA humilis
ton. that IL may be col
formed to the body
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When tempests passed,

Or sun, or moon, or sta glanced in the tomb,
hat loving bird with soft, familiar wing
Flew all around the sainted pat lots grave,
To gather food to feed her hungry young,
Then fastened to their side, while they were twi,
tering.