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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
Concerning Stage Kisses.

from Tie Ne" lO'K lines.
Stage kisses have from time out of mind given
rise to much discussion. and now and then to
more serious consequences. Still. they have as
q rule, been regarded as a necessary evil or adj
vantage of theatrical life. as the case might be,
and though the husband or sweetheart of this
or that lovely actress may not have been alto
gether pleased at the freedom with which she
was embraced by her mock lover on the boards
the ladies themselves have never been known to
make public complaint. Indeed. one very worthy
and respectable person who, by wildly imagina-
tive agents and managers is sometimes called a
prima donna. owes much Of her notOrety and
consequently much of her success and fortune to
the freely advertised allegation that her kiss of
all stage kisses. is the most natural fascinating
attractive, and pleasing to look upon. But this
is an age OF progress. and there is an intima-
ton that even stage kisses must be reformed
At last there has appeared woman and an
actress who declares they must have their limit;
that. as it were. they must be delivered decent
ly. in order and without undue lingering. The
name OF the refOrmer need not be mentioned
1t Is only necessary to tell her story. She was
engaged until recently in st. Louis and PLAYED
leading part in the drama known as "PassiOn's
Slave" In 1t the principal actor. a very res
pectable man, named Stevens, found it neces-
sary to kiss her. and he did SO for number of
known in theatrical circles as 1.-The Henry "
style Being asked to describe the peculiar
sort OF embrace known under this title, the
lady explained it to local scribe as follows:
''What we in the profession understand as q
Henry V. kiss Is the sort OF salutation Rignold,
when performing in that play. used to give the
lady who played the part of the French Princess
He approached her from behind, took her face
with both hands under the chin, turned her
mouth toward him. and kissed it over her Shout
dor In rla nj Mr.
Stevens, on the occasion Of the first perform
ance, kissed me in this way. Afterward tried
to so hold my head that he would kiss nv chin,
but as could not always succeed in this have
given up my engagement and left the company
am not a prude, but l do not think that any
one but husband, an engaged lover. or a
guardian should kiss In the way Mr.. Stevens
kissed me in the play" These sentiments are
admirable, with the possible exception of the
privilege given to guardians. AS to the pro-
prety of abOlishi1g the Henry V. kiss from
''stage business, however, there can be no sort
of doubt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19

Bring me the juice Of the honey-fruit,
The large. translucent, amber hued,
Rare grapes OF southern isles, to suit
The luxury that fills my mood.
And bring me only such as grew
Where rarest maidens tend the bowers.
And only fed by rain and dew
Which first had bathed a bank OF flowers.
They must have hung on spicy trees
In airs OF far enchanted wales,
And all night heard the OBSTACLES
OF noble-throated nightingales.
So that the virtues which belong
TO flowers may therein tasted be,
And that which hath been thrilled with song
May give thrill OF song to me.
For would wake that string for thee,
Which hath too long in silence hung,
And sWeeter than all else should be
The song that In thy praise is sung.
T. BUCHANAN READ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
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'EACkS.
From the Detroit Free Press,


tack is a simple unpretendng sort of
young nail, noted for its keen repartee when
pressed for reply, and possessing the peculiar
power: when standing on it's head. of causing
the cold Shvers to run down the back of q man
In mere anticipation of what might be.
Tacks are in season all the year round, but
the early spring is usually the time selected by
them for grand combined effort and then they
flourish everywhere for at least a month. Since
the Inauguration of the time-honored ceremo-
MES of housekeeping, every thorough house.
keeper, with long experience in the line of duty,
so'takes up the carpet as to retain all the tacks
In their original places thus preventing it Slip
ping from the shakers hands, unless the tack
breaks or his fingers give out. But the triumph
OF the tack fs not complete at this early stage it
patiently abides its time, and on the relaying of
the carpet issues forth with double force. After
searching the entire house for paper of tacks.
without success. the unfortunate man drops on
his hands and knees. to begin, and immedi-
ately discovers four tacks at least, and as he
rolls over and sits down to extract these, finds;
the rest of the paper directly under him, and,
then, unless he is accustomed to put up stoves
and join stOvepipe, the chances of LAYING the
carpet on that evening are slight In selecting
tacks from saucer he always inspects the
points with his fOref1nger. as the tack instantly
loses its head when they come to blows. In ar
gument the tack is sharp and pointed, but the
display Of either or both depends largely on
the amount of pressure employed by it's oppo-
nent. In direct contrast to a good Joke the
amusement generally begins before you see the
point and this fact is easily demonstrated by
walking the floor in your stocking feet, a well
kept room on such an occasion averaging two
tacks to the square foot.
The future of the tack gives great promise OF
more extended usefulness and unlimited posi-
bilities, as several of our most eminent college
professors, having carefully studied the effect of
a sharp tack of reasonable length placed prop
erly In chair or under cot, are about to intro
duce lacks and do away with spring boards in
our college gymnasiums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
For Tr0ub,1-s3lrr yVers.

There's many q trouble
Would break like bubble,
And into the waters OF Letha depart,
Dill we ret rehearSe IL,
And tcnderiy nurse it,
And give II u permanent place In the heart.
There's many sorrow
WOult vanish tomorrow
Were we but willing to furnish the wings;
SO sadly intruIinr,
And quietly OruOJing.
1t matches out all sorts OF horrible things.
How welcome the seeming
Oh look; that are beamin-.
Whether ones wealthy o. whether ones poor,
EYES bright rs berry,
Cheeks red as a cherry,
The eroal and the curse and the heartache cal
cure.
Resolve to be merry,
Al. worry to ferry
Across the famed waters That bid US forget
AMI no longer fearful.
But happy and cheerful,
We feel lie has much that's worth living for yet
TGiSteyS MGgazif,e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
A Farewell.

Ny fairest child, have no song to give you;
No lark could pipe to skies so dull and gray;
Yet, ere we part, one lesson can leave you
For every day.
Be good, sweet maid, and let who viii be clever;
DO n0Dle things, not dream them. all day long,
And SO make life, death and that vast forever
One grand, sweet song.
CHARLES KINGSLEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19

At meeting Of the New York Chamber OF
Commerce, yesterday, resolutions were adopted
asking Congress to pass law allowing the
purchase Of ships from any nation, and suggest
ing numerous changes In the navigation laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
The Time for Women 10 Vote.

''Gem'len. replied Brother Gardner, ut pears
to me dat when de men of dis kentry make a
failure OF de bzness of runnin' If dar will be an
opportunity fur de wimen folks to take hold II
God had designed woman for polytishun He
wouldn't have wasted so much time on her Ii ar,
teeth, eyes. complexion and general outfit ANY
sort of thing on legs kin vote, an moas' any
sort of man kin git offs. When woman be-
comes failure as a wife. mother and sister
Well try an make an elector of her. When dar
am no furder use fur modesty charity an
womanly kindness Wen all go In fur high ole
political campaign"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
Strategy.
Stt0te8y.
From the Wheeling Register.


The agent Of a minstrel show, who was travel
ing over the Panhandle route the other day,
happened to take seat opposite q Boston
drummer. Each wore pin with six diamonds
in 1t, and displayed two watch chains. The CO.
incidence happened to strike a solid, old-fash-
Toned farmer as rather curious, and hitching
along up to the pair, he asked; Gentlemen,
will you give me honest answers to a question or
two?" They said they would. and he continued
what time is 1t by your four watches?" The
agent replied that he only had one watch. aud
that did not tick. while the other confessed
that he had none at all. lone more question:
Did You buy your diamond pins at the dollar
store!" The two men looked at each other I'm
troubled way, and then Informed the blunt
questiOner that he had reached the limit "Oh
well. didn't intend to be sassy" he remarked
as he fell back: I'm sparkling a widder up in
Wood county. and was thinking that if l could
buckle on dollar diamond and harness on two
watch chains around me she'd either kick or
cave inside of a week"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
The Philosophy Of .se:ctsimg EIad.,,


From the Springfield Republican.
Il don't believe in bein' afraid of your tenn
per- said Mrs. Johnson, energeticalIy. 81 saw
fight it out and conquer it. If the Old Harry
comes into my family want to meet him right
OIL. The other night my boy came home ugly
as sin. He was all tired ont: somebody had been
sassy to him. and he had been nursing the devil
all day long, preparin' an overpowerin' reply
went up to his room. Now. he's never cross to
me, but that night he growled out. Mother. I
wish you would go down stairs and mind your
business | sat down and took hold of his
hands. and then l boxed his ears little [
wanted him to realize my presence before be-
gan wasting my breath Then l scolded him. |
scolded steady for an hour aud half, and when
got through could wind him round my little
finger. Mother he said. 4 suppose 1 am sort
of hot headed 'Hot-headed.' SAYS L; you're
just like a little busted pepper Folks ask me
why don't get mad. | tell 'em amt rich
enough. It's as disabilin' as fit of sickness.
When keep my own carriage I'm going to stir
up just as many rows as my neighbors; but as
long as keep boarders for a Twin l hain't no
time for temper or tears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19

John Crunden. the alleged crank who was ar
rested for writing a letter threatening the
Prince of Wales and Mr.. Gladstone has been
committed in London for trial
MIR. j. f. Redmond, member Of Parliament for
New Ross. will go to Australia as q delegate
from the Irish National League
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19

The Galveston Nescs Waxahatchie special saws
that City Marshal J. II. Spalding was shot and
killed Sunday evening by anegro, named Charles
Smith.
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The Green BOys.
WHAT FOUR LITTLE FELLOWS DID IN GEORGIA
TOWN

TOWN.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
The Constitution has printed many story Of
denial energy and heroism, but none more deserv-
Ing than the story Of the Green boys These four
boys started few years ago selling newspapers.
They made ten cents apiece the first morning
they went to work, and for two winters there
after they went. barefooted, through the snow
and sleet in the freezing dawn. on their morn
ing rounds. From thevery first they saved q Ger
tain percentage of their earnings which they
wisely invested in Atlanta real estate. The
Oldest OF them is now eighteen years of age. and
the youngest twelve. They have supported an
invalid father and their mother all the time and
now have property worth considerably over
S5. 600. houses from which the rent is SEQ per
month. and $500 stock in a building and loan
association. They have educated themselves the
meanwhile, remaining from school this year in
order to work the harder and build home for
their parents that is to have front par
Tor and bay window in it. These little
fellows have teen carriers news boys. errand
boys and apprentices about the Constitution
Office. and G.ie Of them Is now assistant mailing
clerk. Their net savings from their sales and
salaries. exclusive of their rents has been $50
week for this year. Next year they can do
better and by the time the oldest Of the brothers
is OF ace they ought to have comfortable little
fortune. What these boys have done other boys
can do. The whole secret is steadness. sobriety.
industry and economy. There are few lessons
more important for boys than that the smallest
amount-Do matter how little it may be-will
make great fortune If it is only saved and
invested, and that the smallest income-no
matter how small--will make a man independent
If he will only live inside of it and compound his
surplus. 1t must have been discouragng to
these youngsters when it took them month to
lay up single dollar. and It was heroic in them
when they went barefootcd over frozen ground
rather than use it to buy shoes with. 1t is easy
now, when they are comfortably clad and housed.
and everybody about them is comfortable. and
their savings amount to twenty times week
more than they were formerly able to save in a
month. They have conquered life almost before
they have entered it, and if they will only keep
Clearly hearts and genial souls, and broad.
hearty impulses, they will be not only rich but
useful men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
a Fable With Il Moral,

Fable with Il Moral.
From the Detroit Free ress.
wolf who had a dispute with hyena deter
mined to destroy him, and therefore, went to
the lion for advice. ''Set trap for him." was
the reply. "and when you have caught him eat
him." The wolf went away and laid snare be-
side the path often traversed by his enemy. but
just as he was cackling with satisfaction he
Numbered into the trap himself and was held
fast. In this emergency along came the lion.
who called out. by George! but what's all
this?" I'm fast in my own tran." hlm!ly re-
piled the wolf $50 see. | came out here
expecting to help you eat the hyena: but. as the
case now stands. shall help the hyena eat you. .
But set this trap 10y your advice protested
the wolf. True you did, and I advised your
enemy to set one for You as we'll Odds is the
difference to me whether | eat wolf or hyena."
MoraEThe lawyer gets his pay no matter how
the suit goes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19
Covering Arrears.

VUVeT1HY [1TFV1sES.
From the Toronto Mail
There died few weeks ago an old man who
may be mentioned here as Uncle Reube For
thirty years he sold his vote as often as there
was an election, making no bones about it, and
accepting the market price without murmur.
One fall, ten or twelve years ago. he went to
the man who had generally bought him and
said ''Mr. Blank, guess / won't sell my vote
this time" you wont. Why, what on earth
ails you. Uncle Reube:' well / want to see
how it seems to cast a free ballot once" You'd
better take the usual two dollars mo. I
guess not: I'll try it the other way once. even If
it kills me-" He kept to his resolution and cast
free ballot, but he didn't feel right over it, and
at the next election he insisted on having four
dollars to cover arrears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19

No family should lie without LYDIA E. PfNKHAMS
LIVER PILLS: They cure constipation, biiousness.
and torpidity Of the liver. Is cents per box.
~ SOLD BIZ ALL DRUGGISTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-19

DEATHS ORGANS n STOPS &125. PIANOS.
ID &297 50. Factory running day and night. Gaia
logne free. Address DANIEL +. BEATTY Waahing-
ton. n. J. U2S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-12-26

In the good old day of yore, when the
logs cracked, Kissed and warmed at
Yule, the poor we're the special wards
of the rich. In the great kitchens of the
wealthy cOmmOners Of old England,
holly and ivy, mistletoe and red berried
boughs decked the walls and the rafters,
while the logs rOared and the flames
leaped merrily and cheerily up the
chimney and cast ruddy glow on the
rosy faces of the swains and buxOm vii.
lage lasses assembled meath the roof
tree to celebrate In their own simple,
sturdy and jubilant way the anniversary
Of the advent Of Him who came to bring
peace on earth and good will to all men.
Then gentle and simple deemed in no
wise unfit to meet and mingle their
laughter and tread q lively moasure.-
The Squire led Phyllis, his lodge keep.
er's daughter, forth In the country dance,
be admiring and urbane, she blushing,
coy and proud of the distinction thus
conferred on her. Baron and boor met
upon the common level of the earthen
or sanded floor, and the rustic, with
lhews and sinews like stag, held the
dainty fingers of his liege lady In his
brawny hand and could feel ip his man.
~ heart the pulsations of gratitude to
Messiah, who had come to teach the
lofty and the lowly that they we're the
children Of one Father; the subjects Of
one Eternal King. Then came tho
Kissing under the mistletoe bcugh and
the wassail, in which men could pledge
each other deeply without fear. Ah I
this was in happier days than we live
in-days when It was the custom of the
great to think at least once year of
their less fortunate fellow. creatures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-12-26
Christmas Time.

There are people that tell you, says
Charles Dickens, that Christmas is not
to them what IL used to be; that each
succeeding Christmas has found some
cherished hope or happy prospect of the
year before dimmed and passed away;
that the present only seems to remind
them of reduced circumstances and
straightened incomes of the feasts they
once bestowed on hollow friends, and Of
the cold looks that meet them now, in
adversity and misfortune. There are
few men who have lived long enough
In the world, who cannot call up such
thoughts any day in the year.
Then do not select the merriest of the
365 for your doleful recoilectious, but
draw your chair nearer the blazing fire
I'LL the glass and send around the
song-and II your room be smaller than
1t was dozen years ago. or if your glass
be filled with reeking punch instead Of
sparkling wine, put good face on the
matter aud empty 1t OFF hand and fill
another and tr0.I of the old ditty you
used TO sing, and thank God it's no
worse. Look on the merry faces of your
children, II you have any, as they sit
round the fire. One little seat may be
Empty one slight from that gladdened
The fathers aud reused the mothers
pride to look up may DOT be there Dwell
not upon the past; think not that one
short year ago the fair child now re-
solving into dust sat before you. Re.
fleet upon your present blessiDgs-Of
which every man has many-nOt upon
your past misf0rtuDes, of which all men
nave some. Fill your glass again with
y merry face and contented heart. Our
life on it, but your Christmas shall DO
merry, and your New Year happy
one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-12-26
Winter Rations for Poultry.

AS staple food, nothing is better aud
nothing is so cheap as good Indian corn.
and one meal day may safely be of
ibis grain, either ground or whole
Grinding is Of less consequence for
poultry than for tue larger animals, as
birds carry complete mill for this
purpose, and puts ia new run of stones
AZ often as 1t can get to the ground. A
variety of grain is always acceptable |;
wheat screenings, buck " heat. oats, and
rye, the last rather sparingly. Cooked
food is highly relished-polatoes or tur.
Dips. boiled and Inasbed with Indian
meal. scaldtd and fed warm, especially
ON frosty mornings. Fowls are very
fond Of vegetables, eaten raw, and IL
sugar. beets or uangels or turnips are
put within reach, they will help them
selves. For an appetizer, Dothipg is
better than cabbage or the tops Of tur-
nips Hens never tire of cabbage, and q
good supply for winter should always
no ia'o H. Animal food Iii some shape
must be rDIsheG, If yop. want plenty Of
Eggs. Shore tarr,ers Can get FISH offals
from the markets, CLAIMS from The banks,
or mfnno~s from the bitches. Skinned
mills IL always iu order, aud meat scraps
from Tat trying establishments, sold In
large cakes. aud placed where the hens
nave free Access to them, sre excellent
food for laying poultry. American A0-
Tscutttsrsst for December. - sal
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