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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-11
When You Want Five Cents
YOU WANT 1T VERY MUCH, AND SOMETIMES Yo1
CAN'T RAISE 1T ON A $50 PIECE.

From the Philadelphia Press.
speaking about having money in your pocket
and yet feeling as helpless as II you were pau
per-" said philadelphia to some friends who were
discussing the subject, ''reminds me OF a small,
experience had in that line little while ago.
was In the northern part OF the city, and In great
hurry to go to 18th aud Market streets In my
pocket was $50 gold piece and no other money
not even nickel Fully persuaded that no car
conductor would change the coin for me- entered
q saloon and ordered glass OF beer, throwing the
yellow piece upon the bar as did so. The bar
keeper turned from the key rack, placed the beer
before me- eyed the coin an instant, looked at me
sharply, then reached for the untouched glass OF
beer, put 1t down behind the counter and said:
you can't work that here: it's been tried before
protested that the coin was genuine, that it was
all / had, and that wanted change to pay car
fare-but 1t was no use. In his own words he was
onto the game, and left the place filled with my
own rage and covered with the barkeeper's suS-
plcion.
ION the next corner was drug store. went
in with the SEQ piece In my PALM and upon thrust
ing It before the clerk, asking him whether he
could change 1t, he replied sneeringly and In tones
which implied that he felt hurt at me for taking
him for a greenhOrn, well, not this time
"Once outside the place; 1t occurred to me that II
trouble in getting change Resolved not to be SO
stupid again, made for an inviting looking cigaf
coin the glass top OF the showcase and politely
told the salesman, II he would change 1t for me-
would be aS only TOO CAD to buy y worth Of his
suaded me that had conquered him. In reality
had only put him on his guard He merely said
rs he turned to wait on another customer: sAnd
I've had 'em offer to buy S. worth, but we're not
in that business Nothing but the fear OF being
arrested on the double charge OF assault and bat
terry and showing counterfeit money prevented me
from throwing tobacco scales at that heartless
wretch"
"At three other places the coin was refused curt
ly and suspiciously and finally fully realizing
what an absurd thing IT was to do, hurried over
TO the conductor OF q Columbia avenue car that
had stopped on crossing, and, showing him my
solitary coin, asked him II he could make change
for me II got aboard He didn't even answer me-
but as he yanked TO go ahead heard him say
gruffiy TO fortunate pOssessor OF a nickel on the
platform: Guess that teller thinks own the
road
."Now, not one Of the people who refused to make
change for me touched the coin; the sight Of It
was enough for them, and it made them suspicious
What did do? Why, i walked from Columbia
avenue and 18th street to 9TH and Market, and the
big end OF my $50 piece went TO pay for the sup
per and theater tickets had wagered on being
there at the appointed time. That's what nickel
cost me when didn't have it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-11

The point where the coolest temperature on
earth has ever been observed has been dignifed
by the name Of the pole OF cold. 1t Is located to
the east OF the river Lena, In Siberia. There, at
vercno)ansk, the Russian government has estab-
there reported In December, one year, IS degrees
Dew zero, and January, 1855, a. much as 90 and
u degrees below zero
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-11
A Sweotly Garnished Girl.

holders by robtng In hght-hued wooden New.
markets that have q Summertime tone. Over
these they wear boas OF some light fur IKE 81
berian wolf with mum 10 match and ON their
heads they carry the danttest little hO0dOf white
worsted. II she has q pretty complexion and
lively eyes. maiden LOOKS almost edible IN such
rig.
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A PLArx STATEMENT.

ON WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY lsT. WE HAD
FIRE IN OUR STORE. NOT A GARMENT WAS
BURNED; NOT MORE THAN DOZEN OR TWO
WET: But ALL THE STOCK ON QUE FIRST AND
SECOND FLOORS WAS SMOKED. NOT ENOUGH
TO D1scoLoR THE GOODS BUT LEAVING
THEM WITH AN DOOR OF SMOKE
WE NOW OFFER EVERY GARMENT ON THESE
FLOORS AT HALF-PRICE. NET CASH TO ALI.
THE PRICES HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED SINCE
THE FIRE. WE LEAVE THE FORMER TICKETS
ON THE GOODS YOU SEE THE ORIGINAL PRICE
AND DIVIDE 1T By TWO.
THESE GOODS WERE UNTIL THE FIRE As
FRESH AND CLEAN AND IN AS GOOD ORDER AS
ANY GOODS IN WASHINGTON. AND WOULD NOT
HAVE BEEN CUT IN PRICES EXCEPT FOR THE
DAMAGE BY SMOKE
MANY OF OUR LINES, AS YOU HAVE SEEN BY
OUR PREVIOUS ADS" HAD ALREADY BEEN
REDUCED IN PRICES. THOSE REDUCED PRICES
ARE CUT IN TWO IN THE MIDDLE" SAME AS
ALL THE REST
MANY OF The GOODS AXE OF MEDIUM
WEIGHT. SUITABLE FOR SPRING USE
WE DO NOT WANT TO PUT FRESH SPRING
GOODS IN WITH THESE. AND WE MUST THERE
FORE. DISPOSE OF THEM AT ONCE TO MAKE
ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS.
OUR STOCK CONSISTS OF HEAVY AND ME-
DIUM-wEIGHT BUSINESS AND DRESS SUITS.
HEAVY. MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT OVER
COATS. HEAVY AND MEDIUM-wEIGHT ODD
(short pants,. SUITS AND ovERCoATs SALE
BEGINS WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8.
Z. b BARNUM 4 CO.
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CLos,sa Our SALE
MEMS FINE FURNISHINGS.
ANOTHER GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES OF
HALF HOSE
Alot Of FANCY MERINO HALF HOSE. 81 inches.
formerly sold from 81 to sL3s. reduced to 75c per
pair.
MERINO AND CASHMERE HALF HOSE. all sizes.
in Plain and Fancy Colors. formerly sold .. 75e re-
duced to SOC. per pair
Heavy and Medium Weight MERINO AND SCAR
LET CASHMERE HALF HOSE, all sizes. formerly
sold at 81 and 81 10. reduced to 75c. per pair.
RIBBED MERINo, SCARLET CASHMERE. AND
GRAY LAMBS WOOL HALF HOSE. formerly sold at
s1.5O and sl.62, reduced to 81 per pair.
PURE SILK. SPUN SILK, Isle THREAD, AND
COTTON FANCY AND PLAIN CoLoRED HALF
HOSE at greatly reduced prices.
(ANoTHER REDUCTION MADE IN DRESSING
GOWNS AND BATH wRAPPERs)
RI TAYLOR
ja24-3m 933 Pennsylvania avenue.
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NOTICE.!


As we have been prepar-
ing for these sales eral OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
weeks. and have now COM ON
pleted every arrangement DRESS GOODS
we do not propose to quote SILKS, AND SATINS,
prices here, could VELvETS AND
not begin to tell you of q PLUSHEs.
fraction of the many bar EVENING DRESS MA
gains. but will merely TERIALS,
state that each and every BLACK GOODS.
Department represented BED COVERINGS.
in this Advertisement is HoUsE-FURNIsHINa
replete with all Staple GOODS
Goods and Choice Novel UPHOLSTERY.
ties. MER1NO UNDERWEAR
These Departments &C. LADIES' UNDERWEAR.
cupy in some cases double CLOAKS,
the room formerly used LACE,
and every article bought AND EMBRODERIES.
will prove an HONEST
BARGAIN
As our store Is constantly crowded with customers
and as this announcement is swell the crowds
very substantially. advise call in the morning.
AN APOLOGY.
We also beg the indulgence Of the Public for not be-
ing able to furnish the demand made during our An
nual Cotton Underwear SALE but to Offset the disap-
pointment of some. have concluded to reduce
OF our higher priced garments and put with these
goods and allow the Sale to week longer. So
those who waited will be douby benefited.
OUT-OF-TOwN PEOPLE
Can make store their place of meeting. As our es-
Enlistment is centrally located this will prove
convenience, are sure.
GENTS FURNISHINGS
"OPPoNAX AND BRIDAL. BOUQUET"
We are the sole agents of MANN'S CELEBRATED
PERFUMES. These the highest priced goods
made. but their excellence and durability are well
known to the Fashionable Public. In order to intro
duce their new favors "Opponax and Bridal BoQuet"
we will present each purchaser Of pair Of GLOVES
with small trial bottle This do for the sole pur.
pose Of introducing it readily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-11
OR THE LIQUOR HABIT.
POSITIVELY CURED BY ADMINISTERING IN
HA1NES' GOLDEN SPECIFIC

can be given in cup Of coffee or tea without a.
knowledge Of the psrson taking H. 10 sbeolut~y harm
len. and will effect Q permanent and sycsdy cura,
whether the patient n . noderste bunker on slco
hoic wreck. TbousAnds Of drunkares have be n made
COT without their knowiede and to-day believe tney
quit drinking VI their free will IT kEvEk fAIIA
The system iIapresnated With the specific be,
comes utter impoesihaiiy sor the liquor sppstit~
EF. WAR. Under Ebbiss House, and
kk. HELPAENsTlNk l4th q end Vermont sve
dl-th.atu IL Nanlanxtoa. d. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-11
W. ARE DESPERATE,

is just at this period Of the year that business
man will get desperate He will gladly exchange his
merch indise for money.
Profits and otmes cost of goods not taken into con-
siderstion.
We are in that mood now. We take our Annual In
ventory and there thousands of dollars worth of
goods we don't want, and yet you need those very
goods; therefore, will offer you a chance to buy sea-
sonable wares very, very cheap.
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q. u. Wnp 4 Bios.

700 eth stn-w Established 1864.
World renowned Kranich 4 bach aud other Pianos
and Organs at low prices and easy terms Pianos for
reduced rates Special attention and
repairing. Pianos moved with bsst appliances. s4s
HALLET q DAVIS CELEBRATED UPRIGHT
u Pianos. improved BY new Istents. Fifty more of
thUsa Pisnos ordered for the New England Cons-ry-
atory. tell the story VI supreme excellence r. 4.
SUMNER, Agent, s1l 9th St n. W. oil
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III has isd my dadfngs ring upon it She is alive
She held up a strip OF so,led muslin edged with
line lace and showed him that 1t was passed
through little gold ring set with turquolses The
colonel stared at 1t for moment In perplexity
'She must be within the barricades still.S he
Ge.lared, eise now could the dog have got here?
Try II he'll guide you TO herr suggested Muir.
and so they all hurried out together, Wilson whis
pering 10 Fowls that likely enough IL was lust a
dodge OF these black devils outside to give the
mother ami father another pang.
In far less time than II takes me to write the
words, they had lantern ready and were trying
10 persuade the dog 10 show where his young mis-.
tress was hidden.
Good little ehap.where is shes Go md" be-
gan the Colonel, patting him encouragingly; and
after puzzled look at him for a minute Fly
started on at quick trot across the compound,
looking back every few yards or so TO make sure
that they were following him.
Follow him! Ay, did they not? And out OF
The Ses IA; ground he led them into that in
10 That corner which was nearest to the rebels and
therefore the most strongly protected and guarded
There were several men on guard at this point
both European and native, and also q couple OF
native soldiers lying asleep against the wall To
tne left, about q dozen PAGES away. grew thick
at sharp angle and ran out TO meet the wall
OF the Resldency compound.
Fly ran straight across the coarse grass to the
trench which had been dug within the wall and
made Tor the planks which gave footway to the
osrrieaae Itself These he crossed, followed
closely by the four men and Mrs MarchmOnt, and
passing the men on guard and the two natives ly-
ing asleep, dashed behind the thick clump Of
bushes and began whining and barking.
Ana there they found her, lying on the cold,
damp earth heavy with the night dews her pale
lace more drawn and pinched than it had ever
oeen peiore, pinned down 20 the ground by a
mass OF masonry which had been Knocked on the
wall during the evening by q rebel shot,
| Mrs Marchmont uttered cry OF thankfulness
and JOY as she fell upon her knees beside her. 81
gasped out.
..Ned-quick!" cried the colonel's wife.
| "fatner, put your ear close down 10 nv mouth "
she said eargerly. s'Do you see those TWO NATIVES
| lying asleep here, close TO me?D
| "Yes.' he whispered back
| NEVER mnd me-arrest them at ouce-don't
lose an instant Never mind me. shaIl DO very
| wei tln that Is done. l can't get up because
,ome Oh me wa, wal leu on my LEG. Be quick,
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925 Pennsylvania ave.
Importer of MUSIC and MUSICAL instrumental
Sole aren't for the uneQuzlled
STEINwAY, GABLEIl BEHR Nc BRIGGS, AND
OTHER PIANOS
STRONG 4 CLARkES STERLING ORGANS.
Pianos and Organs for sale for rent upon
able terms
Tuning. Repairing. and Moving done by competent
-kfns-fa all
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Several days had gone by. Hour by hour the
anxious watchers kept strict lookout for the re-
Inducements which they believed 10 be already
on the road 10 their succor Hour by hour ali ears
were strained 20 catch, amid the crack OF mus
kerry and the din OF the enemy's fortunately poor
and Unnamed artillery, the sound OF the scot
Csh Dagpipes or English cheers
.et they came not, and the siege was not raised
SUI The msn OF tae little garrison were daunt-
less IN their determination TO night 10 their very
last breath, and 10 guard the tender women and
helpless children VINO were their nearest ana dear
est. as long as they could keep a defense OF auy
KIND standing between them and the enemy And
20 tnis end every man VINO was well enough 10
stand upon his feet and Use his HANDS gave his
time ami strength right Willingly To w5rsino ~
the trench which they dug Within the walls ami
baucades OF which {! cir fortress consisted How
they dug! Az, dug for dear LIE and the lives OF
those who were dearer 10 them than life itself
And then there came an evil day when IL was
advisable that all but the inya!ids should lie puL
on shorter rations, and that the water should h.
dealt out even more spaTlnglyi An evil evil day !.
for those whom rJIll allow ance OF food and water
might have kept In couparaIise health and
strength were weakened and brought 50 low as
10 o. IA no condition 10 meet the yet more deadly
Toe that was fast stealing upon them, a foe which
had 20 need 10 work mines under their feet nor
10 make attacks upon their barTcades; a foe whom
NO trenches could keep al bay; the foe which was
even more merciless than the insurgents, and
which was called-ChOlera-
The number Of souls In the little garrison was
thinned rapidly after taiS-the disease worked 10
persistently and with such deadly results; not
only were the weakly and the ailing taken, but
those who seemed the best able 20 Withstand It's
ravages fell victims among the first
la short, there were eight or ten deaths every
day, ard The diIiculty of giving proper burial 20
those who were gone added In a terrible way 70
the distresseS ana dangers OF those who were left
Very cary after the outbreak the MarchmOnr
baby died after few hours illness. and then the
colonel and his wife watched their remaining
child, Totsie. In an agony OF apprehension dread
Ing every day, nay, every hour 70 the signs OF
thai fatal complaint against which they knew she
would have no strength TO fight. But. strange 70
say, although strOng and seemingly healthy men
were falling on all sides. here to-day and gone To-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-08
TurnvereIn Field Day.

Among the.attractive events in Portland on
the Fourth will be the annual field day Of
the Portland Turnverein. 1t will be held at
the base ball grounds and will comprise the
following extensive and interesting list of
sports: Running hop step and jump, 100
yards dash. throwing base ball.lputting the
shot. running high jump, running broad
jump, standing high jump, three broad
jumps, bar vault, potato race, sack race,
three legged race, pole vault, rope climbing
contest, throwing the hammer, one-quarter
mile race. There will also he fractional
mile race open to all amateurs in the State,
for which gold medal will be awarded. All
the principle sports will receive medals Of
either silver or gold, according to their inn
portance. The sports will be governed by
standard rules.
There is already great deal of interest
manifested among the members of the insti-
tuition and the entry list will undoubtedly be
large.
Last year number Of college records were
broken and it is not improbable that more
will be bro ken this year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Justice Gray of the u. S. Supreme
Court, and Judge Colt of the u. S. Circuit
Court are at the Falmouth Hotel.
Hall c. Burleigh, one of the proprietors
of the Wateryille Mail, retires from the firm,
and the paper will be published by the form
er proprietors. Wing q Wing.
Mr.. 5. I. Belts, general secretary of the
\. M. c. A., has returned from his trip to
Grand Rapids, Mich, where be has been at
tending the general secretary conference.
Mr.. III. B. Stone has arrived in Portland
from Kansas, and win pass his vacation here
on his yacht, the Tempus, taking yachting
trips with friends along the shore, and to
New York
Henry M. Mudgett of Belfast, died at his
home on Northport Avenue, Thursday Of
last week after long and painful sickness
He has for some years past managed the
stock farm owned by himself and his BROTH
ers, and was well known as trainer of hors-
es. He was about 80 years of age and un-
married
Professor L. G. Bateman recently sent
copy of the Belfast Journal containing his
illustrated articale on Lord Byron to Will
fred Blount, whose wife is the granddaugh-
ter and only living descendant of Byron, and
has received very pleasant acknowledge
ment in which Mr.. Blount says: "We are
very pleased to know that the poetry of By
ron still has its devoted admirers in Ameri-
ca" The letter was dated at Crabbett Park,
Three Bridges, Sussex, England, the country
seat Of Wilfred Blount and Lady Blount.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-08
A WARNING.

The modes of deaths approach are various, and
statistics show conclusrvely that more persons die
from diseases of the Throat and Lungs than any
other. 1t is probable that everyone. without ex-
ception, receives vast numbers OF Tubercle Germs
into the system, and where these germs fall upon
suitable soil they start into life and develop, at
first slowly, and is shown by slight tickling SEN
sation in the throat and II allowed to continue
their ravages they extend to the lungs, producing
Consumption, and to the head, causing Catarrh.
Now all this is dangerous, and If allowed to pro-
coed will, In time, cause death. At the onset you
must act with promptness; allowing cold to 60
without attention is dangerous. and may lose you
your life. AS soon as you feel that something's
wrong with your Throat Lungs or Nostrils, OBJ
tain bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. It will
give you immediate relief. novS-d1y-cT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-08

Brown & Wade of South Thomaston, gran
lite cutters and dealers, have bought the well
known bushes plant of M. L. Jameson g.
Co.. situated near the Big Landing, South
Thomaston. The purchase includes seven
acres of quarry including some of the best
quarries in New England, buildings, stable,
store, stone sheds, polishing mill, engine
house, derricks.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The annual session of the Oxford Confer
ence of Congregational churches met with
the church at AndOver ON Tuesday and We'd
nesday. The organization was completed
with the choice OF the following officers for
the ensuing year: Moderator, Rev. ID. w.
Hardy, Bethel; Scribe, A. w. Valentine,
Bethel; Treasurer, Ii. N. Bolster, South
Paris; Collector, Rev. A. G. Fitz, South
Paris.
PENoBscor COUNTY.
Miss Maud A. Mathews, member of the
junior class at the Maine State College, died
at her home in saltwater, Monday morning
after lingering illness, Of consumption.
The town Of Orrington will observe the
centennial of its incorporation on Thursday,
June 28th
A young man named Frank Patten, en-
ployed by Mr.. Hassard at the Bruce milk
farm In Bangor. mysteriously disappeared
Tuesday evening. and has not since been
heard from. His absence causes much
alarm to his friends who fear that he has
wandered Off under temporary alteration
Of mind.
PIscATAQUIs COUNTY.
The Douty Guards of Dover, have chosen
Charles j. Brazor for first lieutenant, and
Alton T. Towne for second lieutenant They
were In regular line of promotion, the va
cancies being caused by the promotion of
Lieutenant w. G. Woodbury. to the staff of
the Second Regiment.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
1t has been settled that the corn factory at
Fairfield will be operated this season by Mr..
Simeon Merrill, the popular and we'll known
agent OF the factory for so many years. Mr..
Merrill has leased the factory and will I'M
doubleday do well with it, as he is widely
and favorably known among the farmers.
WALDO COUNTY.
DR.. A. S. Davis of Chelsea, Mass, accom-
panied by his friend Captain Sherman, and
with his man Friday and parrot, arrived at
Belfast from Boston by the Lewiston last
week, and in the afternoon crossed to Turtle
Head to open his cottage for the season.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Few salmon have been caught with hook
and line in the st. Croix this season, which
LEADS the Calais Advertiser to complain
that the st. Croix has been neglected by the
State.
Zadoc l.. Hersey of Pembroke, who was
deputy sheriff in Washington county until
about three years ago, when he was obliged,
by advanced age, to resign his Commission.
died at his home. May 2Sth, at the age of 70
years,
Mrs. Augustus. W., wife of Hon. l.. G.
Downers of Calais, died at her home in Cal
ais. on Thursday of last week.
YORK COUNTY.
Joshua Dyer, an esteemed citizen of Dav-
ton, died Wednesday night at the advanced
age Of 70 years. Three Of his daughters re-
side in Saco, Mrs. Charles e. Goodwin. Mrs
+. M. Cove and Mrs. j. G. Weymouth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-08
The Home Market Club.

Mr.. Charles o. Dyer is in Portland for a
lew days in the interest of the Home Market
Club, whose headquarters are in Boston.
The object and aims of the club are well
known, and the work done by the organiza-
tion during the past spring and winter in
support of the protective system, has been
very valuable and important. 1t is intended
to make the club permanent institution,
and believers in the doctrine Of protection
all over New England are asked to assist by
becoming members. At this time, when one
OF the great parties has committed itself
practically to the doctrine of free trade, 1t is
important that the friends of protection,
those who are opposed to the surrender of
our markets to foreigners should organize to
combat the destructive theories which the
free traders in the Democratic House are en-
deayoring to reduce to practice.