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Pictures That Don's Depict.


A funny story is told Of French artist, who,
having an assemblage of his friends at his
studies. asked them to guess the subject of a
new picture on his easel Its sunset" said
one. ga storm at sea-" cried another. "A
plate of tomatoes" protested third "a po-
eruption" said another. "a naval combat. "
cried sixth. "A lobster salad struck BY light
gravity. "My dear friends" calmly said the
artist. '.you are utterly and entirely wrong; it
simply represents country wedding" This Ne
minds the Buffalo Courier Of an amusing Incl
dent at luncheon In that city two or three
years ago, when hand-painted cards ,rst came
into vogue. The hostess, who had acquired a
reputation In this direction, decorated set at
thirty or more for the occasion, but two Of the
fair guests, having narrowly inspected their
own and each others cards at interyals we're
unable to decide what idea the artist h.d IN.
tended to carry out. In rash moment thev
admitted their ignorance to third ri TIA tshsc
who, being one Of those well-intention vnmsn
who make up in zeal what they iack in tact
was hall way across the room In pursuit az The
hostess, bent on solving the enigma. 6efore the
cards we're rescued. s'-s
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CONCERNING. spRsNla RuErMES
The Horse Reporter Tells Fair Miss
How 10 Anit Poems with n Darning
Needle.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
lis the real editor in?"
A fairly good-looking young lady stood in the
doorway and glanced around the apartment In
an inquiring fashion.
1--WE don't keep any supposititious editors ON
this paper, said the horse reporter.
"Who has charge of the poetry" continued
the young lady -
"TheJantor mostly. although he doesn't clean
the windows often enough to keep the stock re.
duced and give all the poets fair chance"
IL have written o poem which should like
70 see printed In the Tribune. because IL il my
layOrite paper; papa has taken 1t for twenty
years."
''Yes. We know all about that" said the horse
reporter. What we want Just now 10 something
that will jbe with the season-no oh. the merry
merry May time. with its wealth of floral bloom
but verse or two that has a contemporaneous
human interest, such as
Beat the carpet gently, papa;
DO not slug IL quite so hard;
FOR you never can replace IL
Snort or eighty cents yard
''Do you think that is nice poetry" asked the
young lady.
We'll. there isn't much Il am wandering BY
the brookside, but it's good, seryiceable rhy me.
Something like
Wipe the darling baby's nose.
Put the looking glass and tooth-bru safe away
Here Is Lulus other bustle
Come now, girls, get up and hustle,
We are moving-its the merry month OF May.
my poem is about the sprngtime, too" said
the young lady, but it is different from that"
How does il gO?'
The poet produced roll of manuscript and
read her verses.
"fOu must have written that in wiggins
year" said the horse reporter You've got
some daisy kinds Of weather strung along
through that little epic"
But don't see"
"Of course you don't" said the friend OF
Rarus. There are none 50 blind as those who
won't quit writing poetry. But Ill show you
Now, In the first stanza of your poem It tells
about your sitting by the creek where you aud
whatever his name is sat 'one little year ago
although where there In any difference in the
size OF years have never been able to discover.
Then it says that the soft rain battered on the
leaves and the April grass was wet, doesntit!"
Yes, sir, replied the poet.
IL hope you had you gum shoes along, sis, be-
cause there is nothing sadderthau lovely woman
with q cold In her head"
SWELL, really, sir, Cught that was q reed
poem. Mamma thought so. too. Then you
can't print my verses" said the young lady
''Oh, yes, they will be printed
Thanks. VIII it be sure to 90 In II you say
s'Yes."
swell, didn't know You seem rather
young to have such a responsible position"
''YOu remember what Socrates said. REPLIED
the horse reporter: Young men for war; old
men for cOunsel'-in divorce cases."
''GOOd-day, sir, said the poet.
"B0n jour" replied the horse reporter II
don't know what bon jour means, but the lit
erary editor always says It, and when 1t comes
to talking anything but United States he Is Q
large white daisy with . yellow spot in tho
center"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05
Cincinnati Festival Drama.
From the Philadelphia Times.


The able critics who have congregated at Gin.
cinnati seem generally to agree that while Pom:
pegs statue Is undoubtedly the finest ever seen
upon any stage and the stools in Caesars tent
are accurately copied from models in the British
Museum, Caesar himself and Brutus and Cassius
and the rest did not appear to great advantage.
When it came to 1.-THE Hunchback" and "Much
Ado About Nothing" the festive idea of play
ing high comedy in a ten-acre lot impressed
the critics even more. Those provided
with telescopes agreed Mile. Rhea dressed
well. but in the absence of speaking
trumpets they gave up the attempt to hear
her. all this leads to o suggestion which
the Cincinnatians might try at their next dram
attic festival. Everybody has observed what fine
effects conductors sometimes obtain by employ
ing large orchestra In a piece Of chamber
music Thus in a string quartette by having
all the first viOlins play the violin part. all the
'cellos the cello part and 80 forth. the sound is
magnified without loss Of detail Why not
apply this plan to a festival drama? By employ
ing say six OthellOs, six lagos, six Desdemonas,
and so on and having them speak in unison, a
truly festive effect might be produced. This
plan would also have the advantage Of avoiding
all occasions of jealousy, as it would put all the
stars upon an equal footing and enable them all
to be seen and heard. The idea is worth trying
and Cincinnati is clearly the place to try 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05
Justice to Veteran Policemen.

TO the Editor Of The EVENING STAR.
1t appears to be generally conceded that the
summary dismissal of policemen, who have
given the best years of their lives to the public
service, when they become physically disabled,
or are incapacitated by age for active duty, is a
hardship which should if possible, be alleyiated.
Without stopping to inquire as to the good of
the police Fund (did any one ever hear of a
policeman being benefited by that fund3). per.
NIT me to suggest to our honorable Commits
sioners that 1t would be but simple Justice if
they appointed disabled policemen as station
keepers and messengers instead of the strong
young men now employed. G. w. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05

domesticated Chicagoan, who claims to
have had experience, says Twins and trip
let's are the little surprise packages In LIES
lottery that0o more than almost anything else
to test human good nature Nobody wants
them, and nobody expects them, and strangsf
still, no reasonable man wants to break the ct
when once they have claimed hospitality and .
home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05

Joseph W. Sweet was not the man to make
a display of his wealtll. He was rated in the
tax book of Providence a. owning &6OOO In real
estate and sc, 000 In personal property. But on
lis death he Is found to have left nearly hall
a ...iiion. -
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LETTER FROM NEW YORK.

corruption Rampant The Coming
Bench show Vale Booths Theaser
-nase hall Again - The New Version
FAILURE - Working women and Sing.
Ang.WOmen, Etc, Etc,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05

THE CAUSE OF CREMATION is making progress
In Japan that may well startle as we'll as en-
Courage the advocates Of cremation in western
lan ds. 1t Is said that the number of bodies dis
p osed of in that way IL about 1900 year. The
urnace Is stone and cement structure, with a
ia II chimney that makes 1t look like factory.
In the vesti6ule are number OF red eartben-
W are urns and small shOvels which the relatives
Of the deceased purchase to collect the ashes
af ter burning. Besides the vestibule there are
70 ur chambers the largest of which is decorated
with granite columns. After the cremation the
ashes are collected, placed In an urn, and then
bur ied-Often with much pomp-in cemetery
7 he cTenatiye edifice IL hedged in by fences OF
bamboo-canes and red camellias
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Plantation Philosophy.

+ ION Inc Arkansas Traveller.
We never feel so mad arter we shed tears. De
cloud amt nigh so dark arter the rain falls
Many oman what won't wash her chillun at
home delights in washin' dishes at a church
fair.
De worst sort of boastfulness is showed by de
man what thinks dat he can entertain you wild
long story.
Oar is many rules what won't work both
ways. Whisky will produce q headache, but q
b eadache won't produce whisky.
No man should be looked on as fool on &C
count OBJ what he doan' belebe, but on account
OF what he does belebe. too easiness oh con-
yictfOn ter strange ideas is caused mighty
heap OBJ trouble in dis world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05

Rivernia( New South wales) jouruali '.wantedA
cultured gentleman capable OF milking goefss
. university man preferred. Applications, witk
tsstimoaials q to proficiency, to be addrssssi,'
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
A GREAT MEDICAL LIBRARY.
The Largest Collection I'm the World.

MS RAPID GROWTH FROM SMALL BEGINNING
AN INTERESTING TALK WITH DR.. BILLINGS
COMPARISON WITH THE GREAT LIBRARIES OF
LONDON AND PARASITIC INTEREST TAKEN In
1T By THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05

C. II. Pettlpgill has three horses and all of
them have been winners on divers occasions
Fair Count, bay geadihg, aged, BY Dudley, dam
Adele. is entered for the cup. Duke Of Nontal-
ban, bay geldlng. Eve years old, By K1ng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05


fore the match began. When the game was
called at o'clock the grounds were literally
packed. There were Is, 900 to 3d. people
present, and numberless drags, CARTS and car
riages The match was with the Boston team,
and resulted In victory for New York
was greatly amused at the reception the
crowd gave to one Of the new rules this year.
Formerly. If afOul was caught on q bounce 1t
was called out. This year this rule has been
changed, and no foul is now out unless caught
on the fly. The BOstons were at the bat and
the game was very close. When one of the
heayy-hitters of the Boston team knocked q
foul, which whired up In the air very far to the
right OF the pitcher, Ewing, who was behind
the bat, sprang forward like q deer and almost
jumped into the air to catch the bali as it fell
1t escaped him by few inches. and when 1t
bounded up in the air he caught it neatly with
bis left hand. The crowd cheered itself hoarse
and expected to see the Boston men get out
but the catcher went back and the game pro-
ceeded. Then the crowd swOre it was o deal
ana the Boston men considered themselves
cheated. The umpire was Kissed and Kissed; all
sorts of haunting remarks were thrown out, and
bets were declared OF from one end Of the
ground to the other. Men all around me openly
asserted that the game had been sold, and
INDUCED in frightf0l profanity In referring to
the morals Of the ball players. Then two or
three people on the grand stand happened to
glance at the back of their score cards and saw
q note Of the new rules 1t explained that
catching on q bounce did not put out foul.
Gradually this was communicated to the entire
crowd, and In half en- hour all was serene again.
It looks very much @ u We were going to have
q baseball epidemic all the season through.
THE BIBLE REVISION FAILURE.
They are selling editions Of the revised New
Testament now for whatever II win bring In
ounces and pounds In New York. It Was
stupendous failure. No one would read It;
no one would buy t. Booksellers have had
enormouss loads Of Il that they cannot carry.
and, - It was not worth cent IN The market, Il
was sold - ED paper TO be turned into the v1ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-05

H. ASKEY's STABLE
of four horses is led by the celebrated brown
colt, Joe Murray, by Rebel and the dam of Mary
Anderson. He is in prime condition. full of fire.
and will, as usual, be fayorite He is en-
tered for all the four-year- old stakes Garfield
four-year-old bay gelding, has been Off his
feed for some days, but is picking up little.
Ben THOMPSON, bay gelding three years old,
and Lucinda. a CHI. mare. aged five years are
the remaining horses of this stable.
sANFORD's HORSES
Bill Sanf0rd-he says it is plain Bill, no fanci-
full William for him, and that he allows his sur-
name to be spelt Sanford, or Sanford. lust as
the writer pleases-has five horses. Major Bar
clay, by EndOwer. wO-year-old, has run well
this spring. Nettie Glore, FLY, is also two
year-old, and is in good FORM Ell Captain. a
fOur-year-Old gelding; Laura G., three-y year
old filiey. and Marie, fOur-year-old, make up the
stable. These horses have had good care. and
are all doing well.
DAVIS HALL
have seven horses In their stable. Performer
b. c., two-year-old, by Fiddlestick, has not been
worked any on the track yet War Eagle. a
bay colt. three-years-old, by Leader, will run his
first race here He is entered for the ARMY and
Navy and Analostan stakes. Ella Warfeld, six
years-old, will compete In the TX miles
:elonal handicap race and for the cur.
She is In fair condition, and i'm
proves deily. Fearn Leaf, by Leader, a bay
gelding. three year old. will make his frst start
here under fair prospects. Roster, q two
year old bay fllly. BY Dickens, has never started
In race. She is entered for the Youthful stake.
Leisure Hours another bay colt, three years old,
was, as II to signify the appropriateness of his
name, lying down In his stall, and occasionally.
In leisurely sort Of way. nipping little hay
that hung down low from the rack. He IL en-
tered for the Army and Navy stake. Jake
white, SIX years old, by Alarm, is not entered
for any stake, but win run for some Of the
purses. All the horses Of this stable are in good
order. s.'ssa 80
| PETTINGnLS STABLE.
C. II. Pettlpgill has three horses, and all OF
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'.Of course" interrupted the visitor with a
show of confidence, but would like to hear
logue"
. We'll then. in brief. the catalogue will be
issued In ten volumes. of about 600 pages each
There are three volumes already issued and We
are at work u bon the fourth which will bring
the catalogue Gown nearly through the letter F.
IL Is arrange. by subjects-the names of the
various diseases. and under each Is given the
DOCKS. pamphlets and, in fact, everything that is
published OH that subject which s in our library
III i 10 the interest OF physicians and medical
"iiltfS To have this as complete as possible for
convenience In finding all the authorities on any
one disease"
= 1t Is TO such special libraries" he continued
That physicians give their books and pam
Phtets. and the rapid growth Of the library il
largely due to this cause. There is pouring int o
constant strs'am of literature not only from
this country. bat from abroad. Those who are
inclined 10 attribute all the actions of men tn
selfish motives would not find their views con-
armed by my experience. could mention a
number of gentlemen no take as much interest
IN tbis library as if it was tier own There is
doctcr IN England who sends me each month
package Of books and pamphlets This is only
Ole u large number"
= How do the doctors away from this CITY use
the iibrary?" queried the listener.
IN this way, was the rejoinder. Suppose
member Of the profession desires to prepare
cal subject. He consults the catalogue as far as
IL has gone and notes down from this and other
sources the books which he wishes to see
ihis list is sent to the library here and the
books are forwarded to the care Of the library
IN the place where the applicant lives. We do
not loan books to individuals ordinarily, our
ISses IN this respect being similar to those of
the congressional Library. So you see doctors
wouiG naturally prefer to send their books to
Shls library in order to have them in the cata-
yh fhAr-x n.
Iogue that the references cover all the needed
authorities"
:. Are the Individual donations TO the library
porter.
OTHER Sources OF THE LIBaARY's GROWTH.
No. we get good many books through the
medium Of exchanges and also by purchase. For
instance, library In Boston sends me rack.
age OF 500 books and pamphlets. Iretain oil
these what our collection lacks. and then send
come TO tho library at ST. Petersburg, sor in
National Republican., 1883-01-19
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souTHERN MARKErs.

CHARLESTON. Jan 1S.-splrits turpeutne nom-
inal; no demand. Rosin steady; strained and good
strained, 81 35@Sl 40.
SAVANNAH, Jan lS,--Rosin quiet but steady, and
prices unchanged sales 800 barrels. TurIenline
quleti regulars I9lSc no sales.
WILMINGroN, Jan. lS,-Spirts turpentlne firm at
d9I2c Rosin firm at q 80 for strained 81 37i for
good strained, Tar firm at 81 80. Crude turpen-
tine steady; 81 90 for hard 81 so ior yellow dip.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. ls.-Corn meal--Demand
fair Sugar active and firm, Molpsses duh and
unchanged, Rice lower. CottOnseed oil, prime
crude, S6Q36; summer yellow, refined, d3Cll lGc,
Other articles unchanged Exchange unchanged.
ALEXANDRIA GRAIS MARKET.
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. ls.-Ihe market continues
active and prices keep up. The receipts Of flour
continues light. Sixteen hundred bushels ofwheat
sold a. 81 0s@l II for Fultz 81 10 for mixed and
6l li@l 10 for Lancaster. Two hundred bushels Of
corn sold Ut &c. No rye or oats were reported
PITTsBURG OIL MARKET
PITTsBURG, PA, Jan, ls.--The oil market oOntn.
ues lteess ana there Is nothing doing. IL opened
this morning with sales at 0l14c, declined lo9lAc
and closed ut noon at0l@sc,
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:, BALTIMoiE AND POTOMAC RATLRoAp
For Erie, Capandagua, Rochester, BuiIiiiu, Niagara
FROM Washington 20 lanandaiguG. '''''' ''''
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For BROOKLYN, n. y. all through trains connect at
Jersey CITY VITA bOnts of brooklyn Annex, AFFORD
Ing direct transfer to Fulton street ayodinly double
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For baltimore, GiO 500, $50 1880 a. M and iao. .i:a)
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