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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
Oysters in Ancient Times.

from the ban FRANCISCO Post.
Raw oysters were eaten at Athens and Rome
as preprandial whet, and although we have
no evidence that the English mediaevalists fol-
lowed 80 good an example, still there never
was time when English epicures failed to cul-
tivate, or at least to plumber, oyster beds. To
discredit them as judges Of fish, however, and
to prove that the tastes Of epicures have
changed, if not improved, it is only necessary
to mention that our ancestors sugared their
oysters. This barbarism was due to the infiu-
ence Of the Romans, who coated their oysters
with honey, and kept them until they were
slightly putrid. The simple and clumsy methods
of Apicius, the third celebrated glutton of the
name, for preserving oysters was to wash them
in vinegar, and pack them in vessels coated
with pitch. The oysters thus prepared, and
sent from Britain to the Emperor Trajan, when
in Parthia, were considered fresh" and have
been sufficient to entitle this great mans name
to be handed down through twenty centuries.
If he is to be deemed famous in direct proper
ton to the nastiness of his invention, he should
be famous indeed.
Brillai Savarin's preprandial whet consisted
of three or four dozen oysters. Sieur Laperte,
whom he used to entertain tete-a-tete at din
ner, is said to have complained because he
never could get his fill of oysters. Savarin de-
termined to give him satisfaction in this re-
spect, and let him 60 ON to the thirty-second
dozen, when Laperte turned his attention to
the dinner with powers unembarrassed by his
prelude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
A Miners Great Find

From the Prescott (Arizona) Times
1t was on June 6, 1886, that Frank E. Dag
gett, an enterprising prospector, was climbing
the side Of Lynx Greek Mountain, about twelve
miles east Of Prescott. The usual kit of a
prospector, consisting of pick and shovel,
were swung over his shoulder. When well up
the mountain he stopped beneath the protect
ing boughs of juniper tree to rest He fell
into slumber, and on awakening, gathered
up his pick and shovel to pursue his journey,
his objective point being gold-bearing quartz
he intended to prospect. In throwing his pick
on his shoulder, it slipped, falling behind Him.
its sharp point struck his leg, causing great
pain. He picked it up, and, with vehement
oath, stuck it into the ground impetuously,
saying it could remain there. Walking on
few steps and the pain easing somewhat, he
changed his mind and returned for his pick.
On pulling it up some shining metal was
raised with it. He had accidentally stuck
his pick into a blind ledge, which is now
known as the Amulet mine, and from which
there has been shipped $4,000 worth of high
grade ore. He took in as partner ]. NJ. W.
Moore an assayer in the district. who has re-
Gently purchased the discoveries interest in
the mine, and is now sole owner of the prop
erty. The main shaft on the property is l60
feet deep.
At the 5O-foot level drift was run for GO
feet, and the ore all stopped out from that up
to the surface. At 100 feet drifts we're run in
both directions, one 20 feet and one so feet.
There are also two other shafts 80 feet deep,
and an open cut running from the face of the
mountain to one of them about 60 feet From
these openings the above amount of frst-class
ore has been taken and shipped, the second-class
ore remaining on the dump, not bearing trans
portation. The owner and Chas. A. Girdler,
mining expert, visited the property recently
and made careful measurements of the dumps,
estimating that they contained 5000 tons of
second-class ore. A ton of 1t was taken pro-
miscuously and sampled and assayed, giving a
value of $3.50 per ton, or an aggregate value
of $71,O00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The Veteran Volunteer Firemen last night
elected Messrs. III. FL. Hempler and VIM. Martin,
both Of the old Perseverance Co.. to member
ship. committee was authorized to have the
hose carriage painted and put in complete
order.
Colfax Dixon, a colored bootblack. was held in
$500 bail by Judge Miller yesterday on a charge
Of snatching pocketbook from Rachael Dyer
in front of the Gallilean Fisherman's Hall in
South Washington. last night
The friends of the late NJ. G.. Emery, IT,, are
invited by a special notice in The STAR, to
which attention is called. to attend the me-
mortal service for the dead of the parish to be
held at the Church of the Incarnation on
Thursday evening. reredos in memory OF
Mr.. Emery has Just been erected in this church.
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Wordsworth's Idea of Byron.


One day, when Mr.. Harrison entertained a
large party at Green Bank to 'assist'' at school
fete, MIR. Wordsworth was present, and we had
the honor Of escorting him home. He talked
much of the beauty of the site of Mr.. Harrisons
house, and also of Mr. Dawson's, opposite to
Low Wood. The latter, called Dawson Castle
by the owner, commands fine view of the
Langdale Pixies. The poet pronounced it to be
the finest situation in the lake district. From
talking of houses we talked of men, and
among them of Mr.. Wordsworth's literary
contemporaries. OF Scott and Southey he
spoke with kindly feeling. Not SO of Lord
Byron. "He was a man" he said, ''of the most
rancorous disposition, who never cared what
pain he inflicted on others so long as he graf
flied his own vanity. Me, too, he attacked;
me, who had never written a word in dispar-
agement Of him. He was a man of great nat
ural gifts, which he degraded by his misuse of
them" 1t was curious to see how the barbed
shaft sent out by Byron ranked in the wounded
heart of the amiable bard Of Rydal Mount Not
having the same ground of personal Quarrel 1
ventured to put in a word for Byron as having
devoted his time and fortune, and-as it turned
out-his life, to the restoration of the liberties
of Greece. ''Surely," said, she was. disinter-
ested in this" But the old man would not
admit it. ut was all owing to personal vanity, I"
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Courtship in Kafirstau.

A frontier correspondent Of the Civil and
Military Gazette Of Calcutta describes the court
ship among the remote tribes of Kafirstan as
follows: "a Kafr, having fixed his affections
upon some female, acquaints his parents with
his intentions. They apply to the girls parents,
and if the latter do not consent to the union q
fight is inevitable. II the parties agree, the
next proceeding is to appoint two expert female
negotiators, who obtain access by strategem to
the house with the object of broaching the
subject to the young lady. They carefully
avoid any sudden or abrupt mention of the
awful subject of their mission but launch out
in praises Of the man who seeks her hand
They speak Of his possessions, his courage, and
accomplishments. The girl, pretending to be
affronted even at these remote hints, grows
refractory and runs away. tearing the ringlets
of her hair az she retires. The female ambas-
sailors, having got the consent of the parents,
drag her from her concealment and carry her
by force to the house Of her destined husband,
and there leave her. She is compelled to re-
main here several days, silent and detected, re-
fusing food, till at last. II kind entreaties do
not prevail, NE il made to submit by blows to
the union. The Kafr who has the reputation
Of having committed number Of murders Of
Mohammedans enjoys exceptional privileges;
he 10 respected by all the neighborhood, and
experiences little or no difficulty In procuring
q wife. The Kafir woman is doomed TO life
Of toll and drudgery, and the husband can dis
card her whenever he feels 30 disposed"
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Fires La1t NiSht.

Just before 6 o'clock last evening OfRcer
Middleton discovered fire in stable belonging
to WASH Nailor, on New Jersey avenue, oppo-
site the Baltimore and Ohio depot The FIRE
department. responded quickly to an alarm, but
headway. Owing to the proximity of the inn
mense lumber piles in Smiths lumber yard, a
general alarm was sounded, bringing out all
the fire companies. There were no horses in
the stable at the Tina its only contents being
two omnibuses and a cab. The omnibuses were
badly damaged, but the cab was saved intact
The flames were extinguished in a few minutes
after the arrival Of the fire department. The
damage is estimated at about 81, 500. Before
the engines had left the fire second alarm was
sounded This was for the burning of box of
rubbish in the cellar Of Nattan's drug store,
corner Of It'll and E streets. No damage was
done.
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From Jest to Truth.

From the Calcutta Times.
1t is but step from the jest to the truth.
Three young English officers, stationed at Ma
dras, went down to the beach one evening, some
little time ago, to refresh themselves by bath
ing in the sea. The sharks were abundant an d
hungry, but the young men were Indifferent to
the danger, for they did not believe that these
sea-wolves would venture near the shore. They
stripped and began frolicking on the beach
and digging holes in the sand. Lets dig a
grave for B and bury him." said one OF
them. 'No, you won'tr' he shouted, and
dashed into the sea-. A frightful scream told
companions splashed in to his rescue, got hold
of him, and the shark let go. Before they
could drag him out the fish returned to his
prey, fastened upon him, and quickly got him
under the water. The two comrades held on
and dragged him to the beach. They succeeded
in rescuing him, but he was so torn and mangled
that he bled to death on the sand.
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A Correct Conclusion.

From the P1ttsburY Press.
The ability Of little folks to arrive at logical
conclusions was well illustrated in a Lawrence
vile primary school recently. teacher in
one Of the lowest grades had been impressing
the meaning of easy fractional terms upon the
minds of her little pupils. Her statements
were clear and SO easily comprehended that
even their infantile inteilects seemed to grasp
all that was given them. One little fellow,
however, was little slow, and the teacher re-
peated her explanation for perhaps the fifteenth
time. Holding up four pennies, by way of illus
tration, she said: "'Now, Charlie, if have four
cents and give you hall, !" suiting the action to
the word, chow much will have left?"
''The other half" replied the tot, with an
air of deepest conviction
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Only q Coincidence.


Lille Langtry and maid, New York.
James Davis and valet, ditto.
The above quartet were registered at the
Midland Hotel for dinner yesterday.
Mr.. Davis is very handsome young gentle
man, whose age might be guessed at any where
between twenty-eight and thirty-five years.
His hair is az black as the ravens wing Of ira
nls;nIv hut rpativ ana ' testas,,IIn j.; hanI
solitaire diamond sparkles on one of his fingers,
and an exceedingly large pearl ornaments his
cravat. While his appearance is very striking,
he is unassuming and transformations in manner
and agreeable in conversation. He looks in
nowise like a fast young man, though his gen.
eral air is slightly suggestive of the swell club.
Last evening gentleman greatly resembling
MIR. Davis witnessed 1.-THE Little Tycoon from
a proscenium box at the Gillis. That gentle
man was Mr.. Fred Gerhard, of New York.
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Says He Fired for Fun.

HE PAID TEN DOLLARS FOR USING PISTOL TO GEL
EBRATE HARRIsONs ELECTION.
About IL 80 o'clock last night, when the dis
patches exhibited on the canvas at 10th street
and the Avenue were favorable to Harrison
and the republicans in the crowd were cheer.
ing, Lemuel Jones, small colored boy, thought
that his candidate had won, and to celebrate
the event he fired pistol off in the crowd
The report Of the weapon caused some excite
ment and rumors of a murder having beer
committed soon spread along the Avenue
Half a dozen policemen were soon around the
boy, and he was hustled through the crowd tc
the first precinct station.
Il just fred for fun" said the boy, "becaust
i thought Harrison was elected" The boy
stated that he fred in the air, and the fact thai
the bullet did not strike any one proved thai
his assertion was true. This morning. in the
Police Court, he was charged under the police
regulations with firing pistol in the street
and Judge Miller imposed a fine of $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

Needed Instruction.
From the Philadelphia Record
Yankee Housekeeper-"What's this paper
my dear?"
Accomplished Daughter-''My last diploma
have just graduated from the culinary depart.
ment Of the Bangup Seminary"
Very well, my dear. Now put the paper
away, change your dress, come into the Kitchen
and I'll teach you how to cook"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

The PIANO EXCHANGE, before removal to their
new warerooms, are offering immense bargains
IN new upright pianos of the best makers, and
on easy payments to suit the buyer. II you
nave any idea of purchasing be sure and see
Their prices and styles. Exchanges will be
made on the best Of terms, and any balance
can be paid az desired We are doing great
business, and our reasonable prices in the past
has always brought us the trade Of very large
percentage Of our musical people. The famous
Stuitz d Bauer piano-fortes are represented by
us, and have attained prominence unknown
~ any other maker in the past eight years.
Now Is the time for bargains. Stop in and see
What We will offer you in the way Of q trade at
~ 9th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
Diphtheria Carried by a Turkey.

from the British Medical Journal.
A fowl with diphtheria was brought to the
house Of veterinary surgeon On App1 "a and
died on the Goth. The feeding and nursing of
the bird devolved on a lad aged fourteen, who
was assisted by his brother, aged FIVE. On the
evening of May II the writer was called to see
the little boy of five, who had been poorly for
day or two. He had enlarged cervical glands
on the left side, which had come on rapidly.
He was delicate little fellow, with fair hair
and an@mic aspect. The fauces were more or
less covered with diphtheritic membrane, the
left tonsil more especially. Under the admin
istration of binodide of mercury and iron the
throat symptoms cleared up and the child
made good recovery. On the day after this
case was first seen the boy who fed the fowl
was feverish and had similar patches over his
fauces, but not to the same extent as his
brother. sister, aged nine, had aso a SINH
lar explosion on the fauces. On the 18th the
mother, who nursed them, was attacked, and
was similarly treated. They were all kept well
up with beef tea and stimulants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
Photographs of Cannon Balls.

From the Paris American Register
The well-known photographer, Anschuetz OF
LISA, has for some years been experimenting
with photographs of the fight Of cannon balls
from the moment of their projection to their
striking the target or object aimed at. Last
month, on the trying grounds Of the Gruson
works, near Buckau, he has demonstrated the
perfection of his studies. He succeeded in
obtaining remarkable and highly interesting
results. His plates were submitted to the
expert, Prof. DR.. Koenig, Of the Berlin Univer.
sity, who was perfectly able to make therefrom
the desired practical calculations. He estab-
lished the fact that the projectile thus photo
graphed had velocity Of 400 meters a second,
and the duration Of the light thrown on the
Photographic plate did not exceed the ten.
thousandth part of a second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
The Lie Passed i'm Court.
TWENTY DOLLARS FINE FOB CARRYING BLACK

JACK.
DIR. Llewellyn Elliott was in the Police Court
this morning. charged with carrying concealed
weapons. Officer Curtis, who made the charge
against him, testified that he put the defend
ant out Of the station-house last night; that he
returned, and when witness spoke to him he
put his hand IN his pocket and when he took it
out he dropped a blackjack.
Did you say that you put me out Of the sta
tom" asked the defendant
''Yes, sir" answered the officer
Il say that you lie" said the defendant.
Here the court checked the defendant and
informed him that il he wanted the witness
examined he would have to get counsel. The
defendant admitted his guilt and said that he
had been carrying concealed weapons for
eighteen years. The court imposed fine of
go
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ANIITSEMENTS TnNIGHT

ALBAUGH's.-The Bostonians in "Mignon."
NArIoNL.-Miss Marlowe in 'Ingomar"
HARRIs'.-Jennie Calef.
KERNAN's.-Leavitt's Combination.
PASoRAMA--"Battle of Pittsburg Landing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

A REMARKABLE PAcER.-Ed. Rosewater, a
two-year-old, paced second heat in 2:2OLS, at
Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Saturday, securing the
best record for the age and gait. He is of pure
trotting blood, being by yasco, out of a daugh-
ter of Vindex. Vasco is by Harold (the sire of
Maud s. }, dam Vassar by Belmont vindex is
by Blood's Black Hawk, dam by Mambrino
Chief. From these blood lines it is strange
that so remarkable PAGER should have been
produced
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Only Three Steps.

To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR:
In reply to "Eighty-eight" have to say that
the congregation of the Tabernacle, located
on 9th street, near B, southwest, is the church
for "Eighty-eight" and others Of like age. The
ground. CONSTANT HKARER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

II you want to get cold facts out of . woman
contradjct her and make her mad. Il fetches
the truth every time, but usually IL isn't COM
ptimentary to you.-FdlaostA Local
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weafher

For the Districto of Columbia, Virginia. North
Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia, and East
ern Florida, light showers; colder; winds shift
ing to easterly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

The WHITE HOUSE IN FLowERs.--J. H. Small
Sons will open their fall display Of Chrysan-
themums tomorrow. Among the attractions
will be the Executive Mansion and surround
ings in flowers.
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CAN'T RE BEAT.

TEE CELEBRATED Peak Sisters Of Washing
ton Juvenile Temple, at Good Templars' Fair
tonight. Jonadab's, Thursday night
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PROFESSIONAL

NINE, BRooKE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS on
4y1 LIfE. All business CONFIDENTIAL ladies' and rpu.
ternen % cents each <oe IT. between 4th and 81
MAD. X ARDENNE. THE CELEBRATED PALM
49, nc csirvoysnt can give you your ezsct no
bow 20 hold the affection Of husband and lover and
nov 70 y1n the one You love. All businers connden.
Val 11lz est nv. Come and be convinced selx-2
DRoF. CLAY, WONDERFULLY GIFTED GLAZE
1Ish voysnJ Astselossr and Spiritual Asd,um Bon
yealed Recover lost or Stolen propsrsy finds hid
den trsssurss Give lucky nunb.l. osnsss spssdy
N bu.ness. Remoyes Al family trouble spa eya N.
nucnces. Cures sickness. II 6aJpo1nted y enoru
yince TIE mos sfspticsL ssz.nssr fo1 Ssssr c,ass
only eenufne clszrvoysnf ip this city, = he sncceeo
where al others tall and adyert,e Only vnet y -
01. Nane. lock Of hair, date Of birth Hours %
Open Sunday nom 70 spn .oro na
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

What is better than God, worse than the
devil. the dead eat it, and if the living ate it
they would die? Nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

PxRKnPToRY SALE of two-story brick dwell
ing, SIC p street southwest, and fine huilding
lot adjoining, on Thursday, November 8, at 5
O'Clock y. m See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

ArTENr1oN,-I am not selling IS shoes fol-
g. SO, or 50 shoes for 81 .4S, but am dealing on
the American plan, giving my customers full
value for their money and guaranteeing every
shoe sold. RosERr CoHrS, $50 Pa. ave. n. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

TIE BEST THINGS CoUSrERrrrrKp.
Bayers should insist on having the genuine
BkkG's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil.
JNo. @. BAKER d Co., Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

SEcRErARY BAYARD PALL-BEARER.-The fu.
neral of the late Col. James Duffy took place a,
Marietta, Pa, yesterday, and was attended by
many distinguished percentages from abroad
Father Donan, Of New York, conducting the
services. The pall-bearers were: Senator Cam.
eron, Secretary Bayard, Geo. B. Roberts Geo
W. Childs, Judge Biddle and Clemens Griscom
OF Philadelphia. The interment was made n
the Catholic cemetery adjoining the borough.
Among the prominent people present were Gen.
simon Cameron and many others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

MRs. NJ BARNES BRUCE, who has re-opened
her Art Rooms at 9l5 Z street northwest, has a
choice selection of Decorative Art Novelties in
emhroidered and hand-painted work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

Our ESQ Ladies' and Gents hand-sewed
Caters are equal to % custom-made shoes.
HEnBRUN's, 400 It'll street.
See: The Old Lady in Window.
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WASHINGTON STAR COURSE.

Season Of 1SsS-S9. First Series.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 10TH AND @ SITS
ANNOUNCEMENT
OPENING NIGHT,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER IA
By the famous Skiddaw Rock Band CTfl Family
from the Crystal Palace London. The only perform
ers in the world the wonderful Rock Hsrmonicon.
Among the other instruments played by these tai
ented people are the Either. Stretch Either Ocarina,
Fairy Bells Musical Bootjack and the largest coec-
ton before the public of Musical Glasses
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 80.
DRAMATIC IMPERSONATIONS and RECITALS
by Mr.. Leland 7. Powers, of Boston.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER7.
LECTURE by Daniel Dougherty.
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1889.
CONCERT by the Giulia Valda Concert Company.
Nine GIULIA vALDA, Prima Donna Soprano. from
Les Itaennes Paris Covent Garden; London, and the
the well known Contralto. MIR. EUGENE DE DANCK-
WARDT, Swedish Tenor from the Royal Opera Copen-
hagen, and the Trocadero Concerts. Paris. Mr. WAL
TER A. HUDSON, Basso, and Chevalier ANTOINE
DE KONTSKI, Court Pianist to the Emperor Of Ger
many Sig ROMUALDO sAPIO, Musical Director.
Season the of four entertainments
including reserved seats, 81 and 81 30 Sale begins
Thursday, November g. and will continue TWO DAYS.
Single Tickets as follows Rock Band CTin Family)
so and 75c.; Mr.. Leland Powers, 80 and 15c.: Mr..
Daniel DouRherty, 75c. and 81 Valda Grand Concert
Company II and 81 So Sale for single nights begins
Saturday. November 10, and will continue thereafter
daily. Ticket office at Ellis, 937 Pa ave. n3-2w
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Union Veteran Corps,

NEW OFFICERS ELEcTED-AN APPROACHING CAMP
FIRE.
First Sergt. W. ]. Simmons has been elected
second lieutenant Of the Union Veteran Corps,
Co. A, Second Battalion: sergt. NJ. Mahaney,
first sergeant; Corporal J. L. Sim, sergeant,
and Paul Beckwith and ]. L. Conner. corporals
The Veterans now number fifty-eight active
members and are in excellent condition They
will give a campfire at their armory, It'll and
l. streets northwest, ON November 26. for the
purpose Of getting their friends and honorary
members together.