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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
THE LAST OF HER RACE.
The Death OF MRS. saIIie Strange
Tar IOr, Wife of John n. Taylor.

Long before the war and immediate
" STEER its close the Strange family oc-
cupied high social position in Mem
phis. Maj. J. P. Strange was a lead
ing merchant, and no man stood high
or for integrity among business men.
He was surrounded by several sisters,
who were known for their beauty, in
telligenCe and many charming traits
of character. They descended from a
prominent family in North Carolina
conspicuous in politics aud all that
constitu Cd the good citizen, aud their
refinement aud social worth strictly
comported with the traditions ti their
ancestry. But the great tomb builder,
the remorseless euemy to humanity
copsumpt ou-pursued the Strange
family with an anger that WIS iDsa'la-
BILE. During the last fifteen years,
one by one faded from earth until
only one, Mr. John H. Taylor, was
left. She knew that the enemy TO
her race, the fell destroyer who had
struck down her brothers and sisters
had laid his ruthless hand upon her
vitals and In her sorrow and desolation
she calmly waited, end with a sublime
serenity aud tranquility contemplated
the destiny she knew was inevitable
She had to wait longer than she OF
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Point Rreezs Park Races.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, September T.
First Race, lat Point Breeze Park
Three-quarters Of mile, for maidens
OF all ayes. Toribera won; Monarch
of the Oaks second, I. s. Q. third.
Time-1 200
Second Race Three quarters OF a
mile. Col. Owons won, Buccaneer sec.
ond. Time-1:173. Mutuals paid
$76.
Third Rqce.-Three quarters Of q
mile. Redbuck won, Bill Sterritt Sec
oud. Time-l:l6.
Fourth Race.-Five-eigbtbs Of a mile,
for two J ear olds. Magyar won Nina
B. second, but was disqualified, and
the place given to MSggie Bowers.
Tims-l :Q5i.
Filth Race.-0ne mile, for three
VI ar olds. Restless won; Ida l.. Sec
ond, Ger. Prics third, Time-l ;45i'
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
POLITICAL.
Judge MCDOWELL for the senate.

Judge MCDOWELL Tor the Sehh'o'
To the Editors Of the Appeal:
At no time within the history OF
our ministeIiel affairs has there arisen
such a necessity for the shapipg OF the
destiny OF our future in the selection
Of proper material 10 represent us in
our State Legislative halls as the
present. Without diqparagement to
the illness OF otherR, / believe l. but
echo the sentiment OF large part OF
the body polite in suggesting and call
ing upon Judge w. W. Mcdowell 10
allow his name to be presented as a
candidate for the State Senate. His
occupation for many years Of high po'
sit ons OF pubic trust, at one time en-
attorney OF lsrge pracice, then County
Attorney, and eight years presiding
officer Of the largest cbancery division
of the State, and the faithful steward
ship rendered in each instance rem
deTs him eminently fitted for the posi-
ton suggested. II Judge Mcdowell
will consent to serve Us, success will
not only be ours, but wa shall reap
largely Of the bene6's OF visa legisla'
ton, ADVANCE
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AID FOR CHARLESTON.
RAISING FUNDS FOR THE SUI
FERERS BY THE SHAKE.
The. Appointment Of Subcommittees
to Solicit Subscriptions
some Purse 10 Be Raised.

The committee appointed at the
me citing Monday met yesterday morn.
ing at the Merchants Exchange for
organization, and announce that they
will call upon the citizens Of Memphis
this morning.
CHAIRMAN MART1's ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Front Street Committee. COM
posed Of ]. IL. Martin, j. X, Pepper,
W. A Everman, A. W. Newsom and
+. w. Brode, will take Front and
Shelby streets and cross streets to
Main. Messrp. Pepper and Newsom
have been assigned to that part Of the
route south Of Maditony and Messrs.
Everman and ERODE north OF Madison
street.
The Main Street Committee, COM
posed OF Pred T. Anderson, j. II.
semmes, II. J. Forsdick.
Sam Schlo.s and Elias Eowenstein
will take Main street and cross streets
to Second.
The Committee for the City at Large,
composed OF ]. T, Petit, r. G.. Latting
and John s. Too', will take all other
streets not enuu" ated above.
The Commute, ivr Banks aud In
surauce Offices, composed OF ]. w.
Cochran, s. p. Read and John p.
Goodwin, will visit those Institutions,
and will q o have subscription lists at
all the banks for the convenience Of
those perslns who the committee
may fail to find.
The committee for the city at large
request ell citizens who feel Inclined
to contribute to this object and who
may not be waited upon, for want OF
time or knowledge OF location, TO leave
their sub cripiion with Mr.. L. A.
Keeling, secretary OF the Merchants
Exchange. All committees will report
the result Of their collectio ns at the sec
retary's Office, Merchants Exchange,
at 2 o'clock daily. PGties living near
the city and in small towns adjacent
to Memphis, who wish 10 aid in this
work, are request, d TO send their
names and smounts to w. ]. Chase,
president Merchants Exchange, or TO
". J. Crawford, President Colt)u Ex-
change.
The COMMITTEES deem it useless to
enlarge up II this subject, ss the peo-
pie OF Memphis and vicinity 1o TOO
we'll known Tor deeds of charity and
tiu4 benevo' euce 10 need any special
urging to contribute to a csute like
this. The facts are vel known. The
distress is real and aid must be eiven
at once. Memphis has never b en-
known 10 stand back on such occa.
stone, and this will be no exception to
the RUE. We hope our neighboring
towns will respond cheerfully aud
promptly to this call. Dom mitteAa
who have not received their subsch,
ton lists will please call for them at
the Merchants Exchangs.
J. II. MARTIN, Chairman.
01icial; II. A. kEEIdN0, Secretary.
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THE TURF.
sheepshead bay Races,

sHEEPsHEAD BAY, N. Y, September
7-FirSt Race. For three year olde,
three quarters Of a mile. Little Mtnch
won by length and half; Princess
second, Bay Rebel third. Time-l:l5.
Second Race. For all ages, one mile.
Becky B. won by length; Shamrock
second, Frank Ward third. Time
1:413.
Third Race.-For two year olds,
thr G quarters Of mile. Connemara
won by a lerg'h and half; Almy
second, Fenelton third. Time-1:l53
Fourth Race.-For all ages, mile and
a furlong. jim Douglas won by a
legth; Una B. second, Elgin third.
rims-1:55l.
Fifth Race Mile and five-eighths.
Lucky B. won by a head; Exile sec
ond, L1uisette third. Time-2:494.
Si1th Race.-Mile and an eighth on
the tut Ferooa won by three
lengths; Elizabeth second, Ernest
third. Time 1854.
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PhilaseIphias. II Maroons. O.

ST LOUIS, Mo-, September THE
Msroons outbatted and outfielded
Philadelphia today, but were shut out
by a score of to nothing The score
shonld have been tie in the seventh
inning, when Glasscock reached first
on scratch hit, went to second on a
sacrifice, and really scored on Denny's
clean drive to oeutsr, which Andrews
fielded to the home plate, but Glass
cock, by a fine slice, beat the ball.
'Cbe umpire, however, declared him
out. Kirby and Casey pitched finely,
but four hits being made of the for
mer. The best features OF the game
were left handed catch of hot liner
by Denny, Da,ly's fielding and the
battery work OF Kirby aud Myers.
81. Louis. % 0 5000 700 90
Philadelphia sid s0i0 90 0 go c--l
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
LITERARY.

DADDY DAVE, by Mary frances,
IL mo-, paper, so cents. This little
volume lie intended to memorable the
character aud hf4 long services OF q
faithful servant, who, a, slave or freed
man, followed the fortunes OF the mas
ter and mistress in adversely and want
as we'll as in prosperity and plenty.
Daddy Dave is the type Of numerous
class Of those whose love for "ole
masea" and "ole missus" never grew
cold, whose fidelity never ialtered:
There are these who can recall out OF
the misty past q faithful and trusted
one who chung affsctionately to them,
and perhaps even now can place their
hand on such one as daddy Dave"
Funk & Wfgnalls, publishers, 10 aud
IL Dey stree, New York.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Detroit. 4; washingtop, 4.

DETROIT, Mich, September IA
well and az times brilliantly played
but embarrassing game was that to.
day between Washington aud Detroit.
Cane was hit safely but five times,
but he gave ten bases on balls, sharp
fielding alone preventing the scoring
Of more runs. Smith, for the home
club, was very effective, allowing but
four much tca'tsrtd hits. Each De
troit run came from base GA balls,
while a hit followed by two wild
pitches gave the visitors their run.
Detroit -. .........l 001ll0 81
Wssbinglo on. 10 O 5000 COOL
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
The Fall Meeting.

CJl. Montgomery, the enterpr,sing
president Of the Jockey Club, hes de-
termined to make the fa'l meeting a
big SUCCESS if cold Probs" will let
him. The arrangements at the track,
where several thousand dollars were
spent, are 30 nearly perfect that little
can be- done to improve them, but he
will neglect no detail that suggests
its, If 10 him-and he thinks OF every
thing. Several fliers are already
quartered at the track and number
OF the stables which will take part
will winter here. Thepurses are large
enough to tempt the biggest iurfmen
and the starters OF sufficient speed to
draw big crowds.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
THE MEETING TODAY
OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE BIR.
MINGHAM RAILROAD.
scheme Of the Georgia Palette
KansAs Lincs-GtnerRl News
and Personals.

The directors of the Kansas City,
Memphis aud Birmingham Railroad
Company will meet here today to
elect officers 1t is a forepo one con-
nusion as already stated that Gen.
Nettleton will be made president and
general manager. The location of
shops and other details will also be
agreed moo.
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The Game Mt Barton. Ala.

CORRESPONDENCE or THE APPKAL.l
BAxToN, ALA, September 6.-The
Bluff Creek end Barron boys crossed
bats here Saturday in a very interest
ing game. The Bluff Creeks were not
10 good form aud did not play up to
their average. The feature OF the
game was the battery work OF Huston
and Wheeler for the Barton boyP, Hus-
ton allowing but few scattering hits to
be made of his delivery. Wheeler is
as good an amateur catcher as can be
placed behind the bat, only allowing
one ball 10 pass him. The fielding
and batting OF Inman for Barton ives
very foe. Scoye; Q to 2 in favor Of
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TRANSFERS.

II. B. Claain IN. " by Executor
Jno. Clahin to II. l. GuioD, lots 9, z,
8, 10 and IL, country lot 49i, Union
street, for the sum OF $500.
@. II. and Lucy Smith 10 Melton A.
Ball, mortgage, 37i feet front ORTIZ
east corner Sycamore and Front
streets; south pat lot 452; $3.50 undi.
vided half interest in south part.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
The Cyclone Pitches Another Win
ming Game

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September T.
The Athlet cs excelled the Brook'yns
both at the bat and in the field today,
but battery errors by Miller and Rob
inson enabled the visitors to score
enough runs to render an extra in
ming game necessary.
Athletics ........0 0 l l 600 l 0 %
BrooklyDs .......1 0 0 2 90 0O o 0-3
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Hot springs Railroad.

An effort has been instituted at
Hot Springs, Ark, TO have the pro-
jectors OF the Fort Scott, Arkaneas
aud Louis. ana road begin work to and
from Hot Springs. The possible pur.
chase OF the Hot Springs railroad by
the syndicr to is TALKED OF freely, and
IL is believed the sale will be effected
II "Dia nond Joe" Reynolds, the
owner, ia willing. A lumberman at
Clifford, in Hot Springs county, has
offered bonus Of $4,000 and tract
Of land for the new line to tap that
nlaca
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Joe Whites Team Wins Another
Game.
ESPECIAL TO TIE APPEAL.I

FORT SMITH, ARK, September Z
The Memphis Browns, picked nine,
met the Fort Smith Athletics on the
diamond this afternoon and defeated
the latter BY score of II to 4. Tnis
is the first time the Fcri Smith club
has been beaten and it is tho first Of a
stries OF three games.
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Kansas city Is, Boston =

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, September T.
The Cowboys tielded perfectly today,
and after the fifth inning pounded
Buffinton with great effect. Weidman
pitched good game, and Lille and
Radford each made a phenomenal
catch. The Bostonians fielded poorly.
Kansas City. O003 A 2-1S
Boston ........0 0 20 8 0 0 90 o. 8
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
BAsHBALL NOTES.

BAKER won the first game he pitched
for Rochester, the opposing nine
Ut'ca), only getting three hits.
HUI COLLINS is knocking the cover
off the ball for Louisville. In game
with st. Louis Sunday be got in two
doubles against the great Fouiz. That
makes him solid for next season.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
L.uisvi,Ie. o; Ciusinnnti, 4.

CINCINNATI, o., September with
fourteen bits, two OF which were two
baegers, the Uincinnatls only sent four
men across the pate today. Louis
Vile did not do 80 much hitting, but
depended on the errors Of the home
team for their ruus Cook catching,
McPhee's bsttisg and feel ling, and a
handsome running catch by Collins
were the chief features.
Cincinnati .........0 0 l 600 2 o.
L uisyille ..........0 002 4 o 3 %
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Mounted Police.

fLOI, hIuOlu Dhnus
Lieut., Col. II. Reichmann, Surgeon r.. l..
Laski, Adjutant II. A. Taylor, mounted.
Tennessee Division No. |, under command
Of Sir knight Commander Keller Ander-
son.
Lieut.. Otto Robrlach, Chief Of frat Pla-
toon.'
Lieut.. j. T. Kressenberg, Chief OF Second
Platoon.
Visiting Division Of the Uniform Rank,
Progress Division No. 9, under command Of
Sir knight Com D.ander X; s. Capers.
Lieut., 8. A. Pool, Chief of First Platoon.
Lieut.. u. Rosenhoim, Chief of Second Pla-
toon.
Roland Division No. q. under command OF
Sir Knight Commander j, M. Bradley.
Lieut.. II. Telling. Chief Of First Platoon.
Lieut.. W. d. Cannon, Chief OF Second PA
tO0n.
The line OF march will be down
Main street to the corner OF Linden,
thence to the park, where dress pa
rade will be given.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Cou,dn,. solve KiIroy's Curves.

BALTIMORE, MD, September Tn
ability to solve XII roy's curves WAS
the cause of the Nets being shut out
today. 1t was an interesting and at
times exciting game.
Baltimore .......".S 0 l l 0 0 0 0 %
Metropolitan 40 0 Q 1000 0 90
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MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL--wEDNEsDAY, SEPTEMBER g. 1886

Barton. DR.. Gilmore umpired the
game to the satisfaction Of both clubs.
They will cross bats at Bluff Greek
next Saturday, the 18th, and a good
game NAV be expected.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Grand Parade and Picnic nc EstivAl
Park.

The Knights Of Pytbias will have a
grand picnic at Estival Park today aud
tonight. The proc ession will start
from Castle Hall, No. 205 Main street,
at 5 o'clock pm. in the following Or
der:
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Gen g. II. Nettleton, James II sullivan,
j. X. Lockwood, Cleveland b. Clark.
This is a new addition to the other
numerous sporting clubs in existence
here, and being composed q such ex-
cellent mate rial, and having excellent
eporIing grounds in near reach, ought
to be big success. tits the intention
of the club to put the clubhouse in
comfortable condition. Fine sport is
10 oked for this Feasop.
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STRAYED,

ORSE-From 1875 Besle street, on Satur-
II day, August 10Th. a light sorrel horse,
white in face. A liberal reward for his re-
turn to MRS. D. dAACK, l26 Beale.
DAY MARE -MULE-From C. +. Smith,
U Horn Lake Landing, one bay marc mule,
name recently trimmed. Bring to r. A.
Jones a. Co.'s stable and be rewarded.
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ANNOUNCEMFNr.
JOSIAH PATTERSON.
FOR SALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE.

A GRAND NEW sTOPEHoUsE-At Sur
a rounded Bill, Arkansas, the best cotton
Memphis and fflv mi es from Little Rock
on the NJ. and l.. X. r. K. Apply to
No. II ADAMS ST. Memphi., Tenn. ..
Also, several Stock Ranches in Grand
Prairie. ArkansAs.
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ROOMS AND BOARD,

h " ' SADANs ST.
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CTOKBHUUSE-Fr 1t September, one
= four.story Main street storehouse.
2. W. R0YSTER 4 co.
T ARHE STURE-First floor and cellar,
IL with side and rear entrances, nos. %
and 305 Main street. Possession octooer lst'
or sooner, il required. o,o,,.
Offices and Store-rooms, No. 2S2 Second e.
Rooms for light housekeeping, NO; 80 Pop
lar street, over drug stQ' O.. Apply 70
r. B. SN0WDEN or j.. u: GVODLVh,
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SALESMEN-In every State in tho w. ion
y to represent = PAINT MANUFACTURE;
INC ESTABLISHMENT having several
SPEoIALTIEs thatare popular and easy sell
Nth other goods. Address THE WIN. D.
pRIOF MANIIFG CO.. RALTIMORE. MD.
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CLERK--An energetic, intelligent young
j man, who ia willing to WORK, ~ clerk.
Must have good references. Address,
EMPLOYER, this Office.
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The DUCKING SEASON.
TIE ORGANIZATION YESTERDAY
OF A NEW CLUB.
Fine Sport Expected-The Cycling
Interest-Fall Race Meeting
General Notes.

A new ducking club, to be called the
"Wsponocs 0ulipg Club," was organ.
izsd at the office Of Clapp & Beard yes
terday afternoon. The following of
ficers were elected:
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p00MS-0ne large front room with bal
~ cony and one large back room with
large dressing-rcom, aud tthers as good as
can be found in the city.
rs UNION ST.
DOOM-Furnished room. with or Withoul
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TITO BORROW
l. Nine hundred dollars on good real es-
tate. Address B. j., this office.
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nR0NT AND REAR OFFIoE--274 Front
street; cotton. room and office; terms
m0u'fA''' To0F, MCGOWAN & co.
H0USE-No. 1852 Robinson street, 8 rooms
II in good repair, sood cietern water.
MYERS & SNEED, 80 Second 81.
NFFIOES-Tbe desirable front offices on
second floor Of ~ Madiion street. s1l94ih--
tinT Cation Exchange. MENKEN TO.
FURNISHED RU0MS--At So Monroe st''
II one Iquaro from Peabody Hotel.
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DOY-An intelligent Office boy, from l6 to
msnded' Apply at 1876 Adam, street.
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DUTCRER-A & cd butcher; mono other
ID need apply. Inquire at 66 Beale street.
LNVRRYB0DY-To call and see the eele-
d b,ated Gy psy Clairvoyant, at III Third
street, near Poplar,
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pEAUTIFUL front rooms, single or co
ID suite, furnished or unlurnished, with or
without board; other rooms, l04.l06 Couttst.
D0wNS-With or without board; terms
y reasonable. 40 MADISON ST.
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SITUATION AS COOK
= Apnlv at 220 Second street.
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WAN FED.

NURSE-A reliable white nurse to take
IN care OF children; liberal wages will be
paid; references required.
Apply at SO Union street.
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FOR SALE.

IN AIRY-Wilh house and five acres for
u rent, with all convenience for dairying.
W. H. NELSON. Bass avenue.
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DLEASANT rooms and board, with use of
I bathroom; terms reasonable. l43 Court.
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DOOMS-Plessant furnished and unfur-
Ala Iocation % Madison street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-04
A Millionaire in a Bonnet.


OF GEN. xEREDrrH's WIDOW. WHO OWNS CALVES WORTH
THEIR WEIGHT IN CASH.
From: the Chicago Mail
Except that CrPSus in cOrsets the Chilian donna
we read about. Mrs Meredith, OF Cambridge City
Ind, Is the cattle queen of the world She is now
In this city, and lifted my hat 10 her yesterday
Mrs NJ. Is the widow Of Gen. Meredith Gen
Meredith, when he was alive. was one OF the
pioneer fine cattle breeders in the country. He
became rlch as the craze for high price Imported
Short-hOrns grew until I'm the SOS and the e; rIy
.Os ne was worth probably 500. COO He had the
Ai:iries, and paid our $4,000 as readily for b,ll
that happened 10 DC alter his own heart as mo,p
conservative men paid out money for good lands
with houses on them. But the general went brr,ke
when the craze suDsided- His son failed after him
better head for business than either the husband
or SON. She took The herds that were left and
managed them, and, where both men had failed
she succeeded.
ran TO s. ZOO calves. His handsome widow has
got over that folly. She breeds cattle for money
not Tor glory. The general was ouIxOttc frOm tfs
standpoint or cattle men. The widow is pracftcaI
The modern idea In catte-raisfng is To raise herd
and TO breed IL up until Ii has certain disttnctfve
characteristics-of fine beef, for instance or "S
line, r1ch milk, or OF great beauty Mrs Meyedfth
would be happy II she could sell twenty calves
year for $50 apiece The general was never safts
ned unless he could have a sale once Ia two wears
bulls Cattle men now are gratified il Ihev can
take their customers out into their els and chow
them herd OF cattle, each one or which Is 20 m,ch
alike every other one that there IS no dstippuish
Ing them. This Is the latter day theory: the gen
erals was the Old-fashiOned. Men and Woinen
are getting rich now breeding nne aDimals All
the old cattle lords who held the generals views
went broke In 1873.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-04
What Your Hand Means.

AVARICE IF THE FINGERS LIE TIGHT TOGETHER
LoQUACITY II THEY DON'T
From the N Y. Sun, Nov 2Sth.
Mr.. Heron-Allen the young man who discovers
peoples characters in the lines OF their hands and
the shapes OF their fingers, and tells them how
long they have to live gave his first matinee yes
terday afternoon in Chickering hall. Women made
up the most OF the audience. soft hand he said
indicated u fervent but tickle lover. While hard
hand denoted l0ng-enduring, though possibly
SmOuldertng love. spatula hand wherein the
tips OF the fingers were broad and the tops fiat de-
noted INCONSISTENCY, desire for change, and love OF
lOcOmOtiOn. 1t was found in Jockeys and colOnists
hand with cOnically tipped fingers Indicated in
Spiration, instinct. BOhemianism and generosity
hand with SQuarely built finger tips showed
order and arrangement, particularly when the
joints throughout were prominent. A scientific
hand was irregular to a marked degree, the Joints
lumpy and highly Observation-Disclosures a mai
formed cOnglOmeratiOn Of knots and twists This
sort OF hand Is invariably small, while the ana
tfc hand Is large The hand OF the idealist Is the
most symmetrical Of all and the most useless in
every sense.
A supple hand indicates generosity. A hand.
the fingers Of which when placed together and
held to the light exhibit transparency, and be-
tween which no rays Of light penetrate, shows
avar1ce, or, In other words, clOseness. Fingers
which submitted to tho same test will not dc
alongside each other without openings and which
are denser, indicate curiosity and lOuuactty
People With hands that are always white are ego
tlStlcal, and have no sympathy.