davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
A Fire Put Out with Wine.

From the Paris American Register.
1t is not often that fire is put out with wine.
This was done last week at Kreuznach on the
occasion of a fire which broke out at night in
the house of a large wine merchant, soon en-
veloping the whole building. Some sixty hogs
heads of wine in the store could not only not
be saved, but burst, and their contents ran into
ditch in the garden behind the house. Here
the fremen placed their engines. with which
they poured streams Of wine upon the burning
building, and succeeded in getting the fire un-
der control. The fumes of the wine were so
strong that the fremen had to be repeatedly
relieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
The Easiest Ways the Best.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph
Merry" called an old negro, addressing
his wife, "get yo' black Grape an tie it on de
latch. Quick, now, 70 it's too late" A
white man who happened to be near asked
if any one were dead ''No. sah." "Then
why do you tie Grape to your door-latch?''
Because" the old negro replied, "yander
comes er man dat / owe. When he comes up
an sees dis Grape he'll think somebody 8
dead and won't bother me. After he goes
erway, I'll take it off, Oh, I tell you dat
dar amt but one way ter git err long in dis
we're worf." "And what way is that?''
IVY sab. dat way is ter git erlong de bes' way
you kin, an de bes' way fur me at de present
is ter put Grape on my do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27

MRS. PARNELL TO SELL HER HOUSEHOLD
EFFEcTs.-A New York special to the Philadel-
phia Press says: A downtown firm of auction
GERS advertised to-day that Mrs. Della t. s..
Parnell, the mother Of Charles Stewart Parnell,
the Irish home rule leader in parliament, had
authorized the sale Of the household effects of
her home, "Ironsides," at Bordentown, which
was the home Of Commodore Stewart. her
father. The sale was advertised for Friday,
The articles that she has sent to the auction
GERS contain a number of old historic paintings,
and also some water color drawings. Mrs.
is still in that city. She went there to Consult
her lawyers, and will return in a few DAYS.
Her friends say that she decided to dispose of
the effects to be offered at auction because she
has rented the Bordentown dwelling, and in
tends TO make her home in this city hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
Tom Hardin's Dying Words.

From the Indianapolis News.
Tom Hardin died last Sunday in Kansas City
and the Kansas City papers alluded to him as
one Of the most brilliant lawyers in Indianapo-
lis, a schoolmate of the late Thomas A. Hen
bricks, and friend of Gen. Harrison and with
having squandered an estate of $3.50. 900. Dis
sipation had reduced him to utter restitution
and to the necessity of dying in the haunts of
rowdy companions, and he is quoted as saying
with his dying breath: "a little whisky" and
as the rattle in his throat deepened he added:
"a little strip in the glass, boys, if you please
He did not live until the drink was brought to
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
A Novel Point I'm Law.

frU1n tne Troy Times
In the county court Wednesday, during
the trial Of cause in which lawyer from
Greenbush was counsel, one of the Jurors in
sisted that the attorney should stake his
hand down from his head, so that the jurors
can see his face as well as the face of the wit
ness. We've got right to look into the law
yer face as well as the Witness" he asserted.
The juror appealed to Judge Fursman, presid-
ing. and appeared to be very much exercised
when the court said ''The lawyer is not on
trial, and he can do as he pleases about it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
Captain Kidd Treasure.
JHRsEYMEN DIGGING UP WRECK IN SEARCH Q
THE PIRATES GOLD.

Captain Kidd Treasure.
THE PIRATES GOLD.
A special to the Baltimore American says:
Another effort is being made by some Of the
jewellers along the coast to And the buried
treasures which the famous Capt. Kidd is said
to have sunk somewhere of the island. Be-
tween this point and Cape May q group of
workers were busy all this week trying to raise
an old, unsightly wreck, which the waves have
just uncovered. As they could prosecute their
work only when the tide was low they have
made but little progress up to this
time, but they hope for fewer storms
and lower tides as the moon decides to wane.
So romantic and steadfast is their faith in the
theory of the buried treasure that they refuse
to believe it will not some day be found. Sim
Clay, an old salt who has lived near the cape
for fifty years, claims to know the exact spot
where the treasure lies. 81 seen 1t once" he
says to all questioners, ''when was a-divin' for
living, not more'n 800 yards from shore,
either. Could I locate it, you say2 Well,
rather, but amt a-locatin' for no one else.
One OF these here days I'm going to get histin'
apparatus and then up she II come, while you'se
fellows is a-sayin', in q sneakin' way, that she
amt there. Is she over there where them
there men is s-diggin? Not much. She's down
there, off the island, on line with one Of them
ere cedars, but amt a-tellin' which,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27

From the Chicago News.
In discussing the improbsbilig and undssir-
ability Of the election Of b. A. W. Tabor TO the
Senate from Colorado, newspapsr refers 70
Tabor's famous nishtshirh - having cost eS00
apiece. Now, the fact d that the nocturnal
garments In question cost only ESQ apiece. At
least, when Tabor Haunted them Ave years ago
on board railroad trains and In Warrington so
ciety he said that they cost him ESQ apiece.
This sum did not, however, include the value
Of the diamond cuff -buttons and Of the big sol
itaire diamond studs with which the Rocky
mountain statesman ornamented his nightshirt
each night before going TO bed. These robes
de mutt were made In Paris, and the material
used in their competition was the choicest old
laces embroidered with gold, Each Of the gar
ments had an extract from Ovid's "Ars Aman-
tis" imprinted in gold characters upon it
'front.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
In the Steam Car.

FEMALE CRITICISM OF A POPULAR WORK OF
FICTION.
From the Boston Transcript
Young Woman in Plush Sack-''What's that?
Robert Elsmerer How far we you got2"
Young Woman in Turban Hat-"Finished il
last night"
Plush sack-"Did your Now tell me, how
did you like it2'
Turban Hat-'Iovely."
Plush sack-''What is it all about2 Tn dying
to know"
Turban Ha.-"oh, it's q love story-about a
minister, you know"
Turban Hat--''Yes. Then there's another
couple that are In love-'t any rate she is, but
he's an odd stick, and she don't love him after
all. but marries another fellow. ! was awfully
glad that she took him and not the other one. !"
Plush Sack-'But what is there in the book
that all the folks are talking about2"
Turban Hiatt don't know. I didn't see
anything peculiar in it-just like all love
stories, 8 far as could see-little different, Of
course, but not SO very different either"
Plush Sack-"But the ministers are all preach
ing sermons about ii.
Turban Hat know it, but can't see
why"
Plush sack-'something about religion, I
guess"
Turban Hat-"P'raps so. There's lots of
religious stun In IL; out OF course i could n 8
waste my time reading that. All I cared to
know was how it came out"
Plush Sack-''Mr. Milding told my father
that II was a very dangerous book. He said
it was full Of matter that tended to corrupt
the young and inexperienced"
Turban Hat-''Funny; but didn't see any
thing out o. the way"
Plush Sack-.'Do you know, Tn lust diving to
read i'll But then haven't got any time. 1t
makes me so sleepy to read, too. Wonder who
this Mr.. Gladstone il that's been picking it to
pieces"
Turban Hiatt don't know, I'm sure. Isn't
that q pretty bonnet over there ON the other
side"
Plush Sack-'sDo you think so?"
Turban Hat-"Yes; don't your
Plush Sack-"Kinder. Did you see that fell
low that Just went through the carr"
Turban Hiatt didn't notice him particular
ly-why?''
Plush Sack-"Oh, nothing"
Turban Hat-'You know him?"
Plush Sack-"Not much; seen him once or
twice. He told my brother Fred that Robert
Elsmere' was one Of the most notable books of
the ninetsenth century. Chats Just what he
said remember IL, because I've heard Fred
say il over half dozen times since). II was
one Of the most notable books Of the nineteenth
century, he said, and one which would set the
world 70 thinking"
Turban Hat-''Men are funny thingsin
Plush Sack-sI know ii. Do you get out
here? Well, good-by."
Turban Hat-''Good-by."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
West Virginia Congressman.

CERTIFICATES FOR PKNDLEToN AND WILSON.
Charleston, W. Va, special to the Balti-
more Sun, December 26, says: Governor Will
son to-day issued commissions Of election to
John o. Pendleton, congressman-elect from the
first district, and W. L. Wilson, congressman
elect from the second district. There was no
protest presented in these cases. Commissions
were not issued to congressman from the third
and fourth districts. The two issued are to
democrats. Governor Wilson says he will not
issue commissions to the other congressman
until he can do 80 according to law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
Congressman Cannon in the Saddle.


Washington Correspondence New York Sun.
These are delightful days for galloping over
the hills, and all the society maids, with their
yellow-legged escorts, are making the most of
them, but none take to the saddle more eagerly
and constantly than does Uncle Joe Cannon
Every morning he is out and away, and often
in the afternoon during the present holiday re-
cess he is seeking health and popularity in the
country roads. Mr.. Cannon has obtained that
first requisite to enjoyable riding, good horse.
1t Is not his own property, but belongs to the
proprietor of the hotel where the Illinois
statesman has lived for several years. 1t is q
bright sorrel nag, with white face, white feet,
and all of the beautiful flowing name and tail
that nature has given him. No banged hair for
Uncle Joe. When his sorrel joys along the
animal holds up his head and switches his tail
in the good old-fashioned style. The horse is
a single-footer, and so easy is his gait that his
rider sits upon him as immovable q
statue. Despite the fact that he halls
from Danville, ILL.,, Mr.. Cannon is a
good rider. He sits as erect and motionless as
a sphynx, his body moving only with the mo-
tons of the horse. The reins are held in the
left hand and the whip in the right, which
drops straight down by the animals side. In
his customary SLOUGH hat and leather leggins
Cannon looks as dignifed and contented as he
will if he is lucky enough to be selected
to WELD the gavei in the next House of
Representatives. The little patches of leather
called saddles, that are now 80 fashionable
with the stylish lovers of equestrianism, find
no favor in Mr.. Cannon's eyes, and he uses in
stead the old reliable Mexican seat, with high
pommels and broad stirrups. Although one Of
the very best horsemen in the city, and said by
EXPERTS to be excelled by no Washington rider,
with the possible exception Of Mr.. Timothy
Shaler Williams, Of the West End. Mr.. Cannon
has not joined the new riding school, where all
the riders daily meet, but prefers to take his
daily constitutionals alone. One of his
favorite roads is that which skirts the Poto-
mac south Of the executive mansion, and
which encircles the Washington monument
Here the driveway is broad, smooth and
hard. and it is a violation of law to drive over
it at a faster rate than z miles an hour. Mr.
Cannon. being a rapid rider, as he is a hustling
politician, has some difficulty in keeping
within the law. He manages to do so, how
ever, more successfully thanmany other Wash
ington riders do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
Mr.. Childs' Guests.

From the Philadelphia Times.
During the twenty years Mr.. and MrG Childs
have occupied their white marble city residence
at 22d and Walnut streets they have enter
tanned in it some of the most notable
men Of the country and most Of the distin-
guished strangers who have found their way
ladies, princes and poets have slept within its
walls and partaken OF its generous and un-
affected hospitality. Nearly every one has left
some memorial, and there are portraits Of the
emperor and empress Of Brazil, Longfsllow,
who, with his wife and daughter spent three
weeks with Mr.. Childs; Dean Stanley, DR..
Holmes, Lord Houghton, Gems. Grant, Sher-
man and Sheridan, Ralph Waldo Emerson,
Charles Kingsley, Matthew Arnold, Canon Far
rar, and other notables, many Of them with
some accompanying sentiment Of friendship
and regard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
A Queens Moustache.

From the London Figaro
/. A most curious statement is being made about
the queen Of Portugal. Not only has Maria
Pia, it is said, clearly defined moustache or
her upper lip, but she is positively proud Of it
1t is furthermore stated, evidently bya CON.
frmed courtier, that this hirsute adornmen,
suits admirably the queen of Portugars style Of
beauty: Who shall say, then, that this royal
example will not effect q revolution in this par.
ticular direction? Hitherto the answers on
toilette manners in the ladies' Journals have
been largely devoted to directionst to fair CORE.
spondents how they might get rid Of the super.
fuous growth Of hair on their upper lips and
chins. But in future, possibly, toilette editors
tache developer for ladies whose s.style Of
beauty" the masculine growth ON the upper Lin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27

He Would Forget to Order the Meat.
From the Epoch.
"Miss Glars" he began passionately, .let me
open my heart to you; let me tell you how long
and deeply have loved you; how from the first
moment your sweet presence beamed upon me.
have"
Just then deafening noise Outside dis
turbed them and they hastened to the Vindov.
After resuming their seats, he went on:
"Oh-er-hm-singular was the sub
lect OF our conversation when We were inter-
ment your sweet presence Arst davned upon
me, have longed 70 make you my wife"
That can never be, Mr.. Chslk, replied The
e1xd 0rWly, you are too aboant-znjndedn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
EXCHANGING Photos.


When one gives ones picture 70 ones best
young man one gives him, not photograph,
but pastel. The colorless pressntments OF
the sun pictures, 90 unfaithful since the
progress Of 'retouching," are banished in the
days or months Of romance, making place for
delicate, poetic faces rising out Of soft gray
mists with tender, shining eyes. II the young
man appreciates the portrait he Is supposed to
set it IN frame Of ivory cut into the SEM
blance OF wreath OF flowers before he exposes
1t to view upon his desk. Ivory picked out
with gold is prettier, ivory and silver 60 very
we'll A jeweled frame of enamelei flowers
lilies Of the valley, rosebuds, Parma violets-
corresponding to the floral image under which
he pictures his inamorata, is the finest and
the costliest of all. II it is the best young man
who has given his portrait to the pretty girl
she does not frame II to stand upon her desk
at all: That is no longer the way. She circles
it with an oval rim Of gold and hangs it about
her neck by ribbon, not in sight, mind you,
in the good old love-making way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
SCIENTIFIC TESIPERANCE.
The Habitual Use Of Alcohol Even In /.
Moderate Degree IL Injurious.

pr. William Pepper In the Chautsuquan for Dscsmbsr
The effects Of the alcohol habit vary enor.
mously with the amount consumed and With
the form in which it ia taken, but thew are
always bad. Alcohol should not be REGARDED
either % poison or . food Il il strictly
drug. 1t belongs TO that class of substances
which, like opium, Indian hemp and tobacco,
produce effects which habit renders agreeable.
but which are followed by constant increase in
the craving for larger doses of the drug. This
increasing dependence upon alcohol is one of
the worst effects of its habitual use, and with
most persons it il inseparable from its use
even In small amounts. It is true that nearly
all can digest without apparent damage q small
quantity of alcohol, in sufficiently dilute FORM
II taken only occasionally.
1t Is certain that the highest possible health
may be enjoyed without the use of alcohol.
ms being 20, Its use, even occasionally and
under the restrictions above stated. is attended
with risk both physical and moral. But when
alcohol Is taken in large amounts or in stronger
forms, or is used habitually even in modera-
ton, 1t does positive harm; and this harm in
creases rapidly as the habit strengthens. In its
highest degree there is some irritation Of the
stomach and impairment OF digestion, with
shght disorder Of circulation and secretion and
1ntellection- Often enough these cause q false
feeling Of weakness which leads to larger ex-
cess ana OF course TO great harm.
Perfect health can scarcely ever be enjoyed
continuously by one who uses alcohol, even in
strict moderation. make an exception in
favor OF some elderly persons with slow and
feeble digestions and with weak circulation,
for in them small quantities Of dilute alcohol
tasen daily with their principal meal improve
their health. When once we pass the lesser
degrees Of the use Of alcohol the effects of its
habitual employment are striking and disas-
trous. The mucous membrane Of the stomach
becomes the seat of chronic catarrh. The
function Of the liver is disordered and the
most important processes of nutrition are dis
turbed. The nervous system suffers, and mind
and character alike deteriorate. 1t is not only
the injury which comes directly from alcohol
which we note in such cases; there are asso-
ciated with it neglect Of proper diet and Of
proper hours Of rest, and avoidance of expo
sure, which contribute to the sum of damage
wrought upon the system.
The alcohol habit il at all excessive causes
organic disease directly and ruins body and
mind Its habitual use, even in very moderate
amounts, renders health unstable and increases
the liability to disease, and the danger of
disease when it occurs. The true use of alcohol
is in the treatment Of disease. There, when
prescribed judiciously, it does great good and
Is at times indispensable. But even there it
should never be prescribed unnecessarily, nor
without clear recognition of the fact that the
tendency to the alcohol habit is great and that
this habit when formed is destructive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27

GEORGE W. ST1CKNEY, Auctioneer, 936 ct.
TRgsTEEs, SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
STREETS SOUTHWEsT, IN THE CITY OF
PRIEMIsEs s01, soa s06 AND so7, 7TH STREET
Under and by yirture Of deed Of trust dated the
recorded in Iiber No 1892 at folio lat, ct seq Of
the Land Records for the District of Columbia and ct
public sgstion, il Eont q the prsmises, on sATHR.
AT HAtF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK p NJ, the following
described real estate situate in the said city Of Wash
ground plat plan Of said city parts Of original
lots numbered eleven IL and twelve Il %. in square
numbered four hundred and thirty -four (434). Be
ginning for the at the northeast Of said
seventyve 75l feet, thence west fftytwo (52) feet
three and half $40 inches thence north seventy
five 5) feet and thence east hftytwo (5) feet three
and one half t3,O inches to the place Of BEGINNING,
Tor stores and business purposes.
The property will be sold subject to certain indebted
ness, secured by deeds Of trust and aergregating
$4,000, with interest at per cent payable quarterly,
certain other debt secured BY deed Of trust of 81 000
the particulars whereof will be announced ct time Of
sale.
Terms Of sale: 81. 500 in cash. and the balance in
sorry note Of the purchaser must be even to bear six
per cent from the day Of sale and 10 be secured
by deed OF trust on the property sold all cash at
the p1rchasers option deposit of $l00 viii be re-
ing at purchasers cost II the terms Of sale not
complied with in days the trustee the
right to resell at the risk and cost of the defsutng
after three days public notice Of such resale
SAMUEL MADDOX. Trustee,
d22d&ds 462 Louisiana ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27

Passenger-'T want TO 60 to Philadelphia. /"
Ticket agent-'You mean You are compelled
one wanting 70. 60 there.-ToDn Topics.
A southern hotel advertises among its At.
fractions ''parlor for ladies IS feet wide. -
We trust this paragraph viii catch the eye Of
the woman who occupies three seats In q
crowded car.-Hoalzvs Stdtenm0n.
a special from Austin, Tex, says: Sheriff
white, who refused 70 put Gen. Stanley and
his aide In jail, was arrested yesterday on {
warrant issued By Justice Stuart for contempl
OF court, and his trial h now In progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
THOMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

SALE OF VALUABLE UNnIPROvED LOT ON
SOUTH CAPITOL STREET. IN SQUARE IN
MEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE CAPITOL
By virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of the
District OF Coumbis passed in the cause Of Bulgel
dersinged trustee will sell at public auction IN from,
81 the premises ss on THURSDAY the THIRD DAY o.
real estate situated in the said District
and Known and on the ground plan there
Der six hundred and thirtysx 1886. beginning fol
t6 inches from the northeast corner Of said lot and
running thence south s33l feet three (3
thence north thirty three $3.50 feet three CD inches
thence east to the place Of beginning.
Terme OF sale: One-third cash; balance In dix "a,
and twelve l12l months. the deferred payments to
bear interest ct the rate Of per cent from the
An Sonyeyancing at the cost Of the purchaser de.
P0s,a o. stvo required at the time Of sale. II the
Trustee reserves the right to sell ct the rsk Of the de-
JOHN =. ENNIS, Trustee
o1o-o6os zS6 Louisiana ava
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
DENTISTRY.

nR STARR PARSONS, DENTIST, 9Th ST, COR
nsr x NV Filling speciality, Teeth extracted
cal teeth inserssd aching teeth saved: hours 70 s.
extrscted without pain By aid Of local application
RrsPsrea ana used only BY me. Teeth hled u. Per-
snteeo. n17-2ms
NE r. J. HYATT DENTIST, ST CLOUD
buildine, cor; 9th and + sta, Room q, extracts
safe. pleasant and e6ectual Se22-i3V
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27

A CURIoUs MrDNroHr MARR1AaE.-A novel
midnight marriage took place Christmas night
in Chambersburg, Pa. In 1887 DIR. George A.
Hammil and his wife, Of Martinsburg, W. Va,
were divorced. She returned to her home in
ter. Christmas night the Dr. went to Hagers-
town and the separated couple resolved to be
reunited The lady and her daughter were
quickly driven TO the station and, with DR..
Hsmmil, took the train for Chambersburg,
Guilty in procuring the court license. ss thu the
clerk could not be found until midnight. They
were finally married, however, with two police
men q Witnesses