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, 1888-01-15
why the Barber Was Dumb.
TChicapo MALL

Frank Hurd, ex-congressman from
Ohio, wa in Chicago the other day. You
know he is the silver tongued orator of
that state. One day while he was here
he went into a barber shop on Clark street
and took a seat for a shave. Having gone
through the operation with no word from
the barber, Hurd turned to him and said:
Are you dumb2' The barber said he
was not. Mr.. Hurd then said he had
neve before been shaved by a barber who
had been as silent. The barber replied:
Il know you-you are Frank Hurd, the
congressman. | lay down my hand as a
talker to you. You can talk longer and
better, when you get started. than any
man | ever saw in my life. l used. to
live in Ohio" Mr.. Hurd shook the man
by the hand and said he regarded what
he had said as a great compliment.
, 1888-01-15
Nota Ca.IforninInear

Anybody can catch II cold this kind OF
weather. The trouble is to let go, like the
man who caught the bear. We advise
our readers to purchase of DR.. w. n.
Hunt, a bottle of SANTA ABLE, the
California King Of Consumption Asthma.
Bronchitis, Coughs and Group Cures, and
keep it handy. IT'S pleasing to the taste
and death to the above complains. Sold
at $l.OO a bottle or 3 for 81 so. CAL,
IFORNIA CAT-R.CURE gives immed'
late relief. The Catarrhal virus is soon
displaced by its healing and penetrating
nature. Give it a trial. Six months
treatment 81. 90 sent by mail 81. 10.
, 1888-01-15
Daniel Manning and Editor Jones.

Mr.. George Jones, the editor and chief
proprietor of the New York Times, was in
Washington shortly after the present ad-
ministration came in, and after calling on
the president, stopped at the treasury to
pay his respects to Secretary Manning.
II think we have met before this,' said
the secretary, but | guess you don't re-
member me-" II certainly do not" said
Mr.. Jones; where did we meet2" In
your Office" said Secretary Manning,
laughing; II was only a messenger then,
though, while you were the editor Of the
Times. | used to bring you messages
from Cassidy of the Albany argus, and |
remember that you were very polite to me
and gave me some kind advice now and
then" Now, Mr.. George Jones is not
an old man, yet right in the middle of his
lifetime a poor boy climbed up from a
messengers place to be secretary of the
treasury, 1t is worth something to live
in this corner of the earth.
, 1888-01-15
AN S~-YEAR-oLD,

and gave a sacred melody In slow time with
most pleasing effect. 1t was wonderful to
see the little fellow drawing tho long bow
and lingering the little violin, tho worry
smallest manufactured; yet one could easily
see that ho had tho correct idea of playing.
When we consider Tint tho violin Is tho most
difficult Of instruments TO master, 1t Is all tho
moro surprising hat such progress should be
, 1888-01-15

and art. But the most delightful this writer
has visited in the City of Churches is the free
violin school for little folks. For 81 and the
right to select tho most skillful for their
annual concert, tho conductors OF this insti-
tuition supply the little pupil with music
book, and give him or her tho privilege of a
free class every Saturday; the result is, that
class succeeds class through most of the day,
each class containing from thirty to sixty
boys and girls, ranging from the beginners TO
those who can play very complicated tunes.
On a recent occasion, the advanced clasa-
forty-five players, led by Professor Benjimin
on the pianO-gave "Fisher's Hornpipe,"
'See-saw," "Johnny, Get Your Gum and
other lively airs. And to a non expert In
music it was n marvel to SEQ how quick pro-
fessOr and pupils would note n discord. II
one violin gave forth u false note, it was dis
tinguished from all the others, and the
offender promptly corrected.
But the most interesting fact DEVELOPED
was that there is so much natural talent for
instrumental music never suspected by
parents and friends till it is developed in
these exercises. Every class has at least one,
and often several, who develop remarkable
, 1888-01-15

capacity. Out Of
ono of the advanced
Glasses tho pro
lessor selected an
Syear-old girl, and
standing upon a
chair, with a bow
almost as long as
herself, she played
the "Sailors' Horn
pipe" with abso-
lute correctness
Then out OF the
youngest class q O.
year-old boy, small
for his age, WINS
HftaI 1DOn q rb.n
, 1888-01-15

made Nineteen
thousand girls and
boys have been
taught in this
school, which is
now among the
most popular In
situations In Brook
lyn-a fact attested
by tho crowded
condition of the
Academy Of Music
whonevor tho an
nusl concert is
given. At tho last
concerts, May 10
and 20, 1851, 1000
, 1888-01-15

In THIS issue will be found a charming
letter from the pen of 1.-THE well known lit
crateur. Edgar L. Wakeman. 1t is the
fnt of a series which will deal with Cuba,
the Bahamas and Bermudas.
, 1888-01-15
KIngIY Tributes to Genius.

When the emperor of Brazil asked the
privilege of being allowed to call upon
Victor Hugo, the poet stipulated that he
should come without attendants and as a
simple gentleman. The recent visit of the
prince of Wales to Sullivan is considered,
by some, a like tribute to genius.
, 1888-01-15
LEARNING THE VIOLIN.

How Some Young Folks Find the Way
to Draw the Bow.
In a city the size of Brooklyn one may find
almost any sort of school he may fancy
from a school of vice to n school of divinity.
There are schools for every sort of needle
work and dress making, school for various
kinds of writing and talking. schools in all
the principal languages nj for every science
, 1888-01-15
PITn IN


Fourteen convicts at Sing Sing expert
enced a change of heart one day, and the
warden at once ordered everyone of them
locked up In strong cells. He says that
getting religion" in state prison always
means some new deviltry.
, 1888-01-15

CONVERSATIONS are very slow in COM
ing from the senate. The delay is due to
the Lamar confirmation. When that is
definitely decided the others will follow
rapidly as a matter of course.
, 1888-01-15
An oveEjoyed Dad.
RuffalO ENnrpSS-1

Frances Wright, Folsom Wright and
Cleveland Wright are the names of trip
lets recently born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wright,
of Baltimore. It's really a question
whether their common father would rather
be Wright than be president.
, 1888-01-15

IT is a very strange fact that while the
law actually allows the governor a salary
of 50, 500 a year and the secretary $500,
the former only actually receives 81, GOO
, 1888-01-15

Boston, the great literary center Of the
country, has produced nothing notable in
literature for many years, but it sends out
the important announcement that Michael
Joseph Kelly of the Boston nine has
shaved off his moustache.
, 1888-01-15
II Is Indeed.


A child born in Minnesota the other
day has two mouths. What if it should
grow up to be q statesman, with both
mouths unanimous for u high tariff
Truly it is n hideous thought.
, 1888-01-15
Sad Effect on the wenk-Mmded.


A colony of wild or insane people has
been discovered in Connecticut. They
are probably Democratic manufacturers
who went crazy after reading the presi-
dents lamented message.
, 1888-01-15

children snng the national airs and $40 young
violinists played In perfect harmony q num-
Der of selections from 'Erminie." The
prizes were two elegant violin outfits worth
$50 each.
, 1888-01-15

and the latter 81, 800. Uncle Sam is GER
tainly not e~xtravagant in his treatment of
either of these officials.
, 1888-01-15

Thellargest stock of fine brandies, old
WHISTLES, choice l~iiqueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
, 1888-01-15

The many remarkable cures Hoods
Sarsaparilla accomplishes are sufficient
proof that it does possess peculiar curative
powers.
, 1888-01-15

S@M'N S\GeN a soaPisia at 'e b;
thousands suffering from Asthma. Con
sumption, Coughs. etc. Did you ever try
Acker'5 English Reauedyf 1t is the beet
preparation known FOR all Lung Troubles
sold on a positive guG rantee at 10o.. 60a
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1888-01-15

For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER, Idelman block.
, 1888-01-15

Legal blanks at the Leader office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
A Large Herd Of Buffalo.

a MONTANA CORRESPONDENT TELLS THEY
MAY BE FOUND IN THAT TERRITORY.
ST. Louis, sept. IA Helena, Mont. CORE
spondent % the Globe lpnlOcrdf writes: It has
been discovered that the last OF the buraloes has
not yet disappeared from Montana and the New
iOrk Illustrated papers artist and guide, who are
keeping lone and weary vigil on the bleak and
barren prairie down the western part OF the terri
tory, looking for the curiosity. armed with a field
glass and a Photographic camera, had lust as well
20 home. as all the romance has been knocked out
vi the scheme. Information can be given them In
helena a. 10 the whereabouts OF quite large herd
OF the contaminated" animals that have made
their home In the territory for a large number OF
years, and are stll enjoying life in perfect
security In an obscure and uninhabted
section, where they will have an oppOr-
tunity 20 make all the sketches they
want ROot K Morgan, an old miner and pros
pectOr. was In Fort Benton the other day and told
or herd OF Seventy-nve or eighty bundOeS,
which H. had seen on sheep Greek, which takes It's
Ils Ia the Belt Mountains, about half way between
Neihart and White sulphur Springs, and flows
into Smith River, near old Fort Logan. This Is
the newly opened Northern or eros Ventres ReSer-
Walton The stream flows through d th1ckly
wooded country. Morgan says there has been but
ntte hunting In that section since the days Of the
indian, and the band has been born and raised
there White and OlaCktail deer, he says. also In
habit the underground and larger timber border
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
Love Came by a s'Header.o
AN ACCIDENT TO A BICYCLIST CAUSES AN ENGAGEMENT
OF MARRIAGE.

AN ACCIDENT TO BICYCLIST CAUSES AN ENGAGEMENT
OF MARRIAGE.
From the New York Star.
Mr.. Fred A. Gillam OF Kent avenue Williams
burg, has, through the medium OF bad fall from
Ills bicycle, become a principal In pretty little
romance The other person. in the story is re-
lnarkably attractive young lady, Miss Amelia Bed
ford. Mr.. Gillian is member OF one or two OF the
wheeling organizations OF Brooklyn, the winner Of
several medals, and an ardent lover OF long and
solitary trips on his tirelesS Steed. About two
weeks ago he was touring In a picturesque part OF
The orange Mountains. He had been riding con-
unuouSly for six hours or more, and was wheeling
along in slow and as he cOnfesses somewhat
careless fashion. The path led down a steep in
cline into the valley beneath. suddenly, from
ciump OF trees by the roadside, there stepped out
right In front OF the bicycle pretty
young CIR, who, Judging by the contents
had been on wild flower culling excursion. Hall
startled by the unexpected vision and afraid OF
running the young lady down, Gillian gave q
violent jerk to the steering gear OF his machine,
tailed To stop its movement and the next moment
was executing an Involuntary and disastrous
"header." lie pitched on his head and lay insen-
slble with the machine on top OF him. The inno-
cent cause Oh his disaster ran TO his help pulled
on the bicycle and managed to get the unfOrtu-
nate rider Into sitting position. Then she
obtained assistance from the oear-Uy farm house,
Where she and her family were spending the sum-
mer. Glllam'S injuries were not Of a serious
nature but mis- stay at the farm house was de-
iayed beyond apparent excuse. When at length
he left II II was as the affianced husband OF MISS
Bedford. The young lady's parents are well-tO-dO
people In Paterson New jersey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
He Was such n Pious Boy.

HE PEOPLE WEKE NATURALLY SURPRISED WHEN
THEY LEARNED HIS RECORD As CATTLE THIEF.
PARSONS. KAN, sept. IA remarkable horse
and cattle thief has been discovered here in a boy
only seventeen years OF age, known Willie Ryle.
Last spring he came here from Missouri and found
employment on John A. Hill's farm west OF the
city. lie attended sunday school and church, and
seemed 10 be such an exemplary young lad That
he soon won the confidence or everybody he met,
and particularly his employer. About three
weeks ago he stole three head OF cattle from the
farm and sold them 10 a drOyer, and a week later
when he found that the THEFT was being traced W
him. he stole 3 valuable horse from pasture
near by and fed the country but few hours De
fore an officer arrived at the farm with warrant
for his arrest During the past few days WORD mas
been received here from four different counties IN
Missouri that he Is wanted at each place LOT q
crime exactly similar 10 the one he committed
here He worked the same racket IN tacn IN
stance, stole the same number OF cattle ana neu
on stolen horse IN the same manner lie was
exceedingly vane OF his personal appearance, and
had his photograph taken In every place ne So
1Ourned, and one was sent here with each order 10
arrest and hold him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
A Mount Calvary i'm a Cemetery.

From the PttsburH Chronicle Telegraph.
The PassiOnist Fathers OF the St. Michael's con.
gregation, on the south side, are having put up in
the cemetery Of the congregation AMOUNT Calvary.
This is an ancient custom In the OLD world but in
this country 1t is something new. So far as is
known this is the first Mount Calvary erected in
any cemetery in the United States The whole
mount gives the main representations OF the SUI
fering OF our Lord in nfe-size statues These have
already been received The center cross is "a feet
nigh, placed In 6-foot high stone foundation,
bearing this inscription: ~ am the resurrection
and lie everlasting, whosOever believeth in me
shall live, though he be dead-JOhn XII, 25." And
under this are The words "Presented by the MEN,
bers OF the ST. M1chaefs congregation, September
the Both, 1885," The mount Is TO be finished about
the middle OF this month, and the ceremony OF
blessing VIII take place on Sunday, the Goth, at
congregation will be instructed TO meet at the
church, where they will form In procession and
walk to the cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNO
This AFTERNOON.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS Co. AuctioneerA
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
RIAL ESTATE, NO. 1917 H STREET NORTH

BY virtue Of deed Of trust dated the 18th day Of
sIue a " 1877, and duly recorded in Liber No SSS.
40 one OF the land records Of the District Of Col
cured thereby viii sell at public auction In front OF
SEnENTEENTH DAY of SEPTEMBEK. A D. 1858,
y HALk-PASr FOUR O'CLOCK Pm, all that certain
or parcel OF land and situate in the City
81 Washington District Of Columbia, and known and
as and being part Of lot numbered nve t5l
IN Davldson's subdivision of square numbered two
hundred and eishty-seven esq beginning on H
one hundred aud forty -four DAD feet and three
lol inches east from the southwest corner OF said
SQUARE thence north ftynne 500 feet apd eight (S)
nCnes tnence northeasterly parallel with New YORK
axenue twenty three (23l feet and six (6l inches.
south sixty nine 69) feet and three 80 inches
W n street and thence west with said street twenty
one CD feet and six 80 inches the beginning with
the improvements said real estate will be sold clear
Oh All taxes up 10 June 80, 1883, inclusive.
Terms, one-th cash (of which q deposit Of 5000
must pe made IT the sale) and the balance i'll two equal
Instruments payable in six and twelve months from
te Day sale respectively for which the promissory
notes OF the purchaser dated the day OF sale and
peats interest at the rate OF six cent annum
Ironr uate until paid interest payable semi annually,
anu cureC by deed OF trust on the property sold
must De given, or the whole purchase money may. al
the optlon OF the purchaser, be paid in cash.
ii the terms OF sale not complied with within ten
the day oi sale the trustee the right
70 said real estate at the risk and of the
huting purchaser after five days notice in the EVEN
mo STAR newspaper. All conveyancing and recording
ut the expense of the purchaser
se4-l2t THOMAS McaILL. Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
The Dynanaiter's Plot.

BoDESDIEcK INTENDED TO AvENGE THE cHrcA Go
ANARCHISTS BY BLOWING Up THE CITY BUILDINGS
Cnas- j. Bodendieck Is still held In the central
station in Chicago on the charge OF having unlaw-
1uiIy In his possession quantity OF explosive
matter. A dispatch from that city says: Two
months ago Inspector Bonfield was informed OF
the queer actions or the man. Detective Phil
Miller learned that he boarded at SO Green street
Disgusting himself, the detective applied Tor Iodg-
lngs at the house. Under the name OF Peter
Martin ne soon Scraped an acquaintance with
Bodendleck, who TOOK him into his confidence
ana uhIolded his plot TO him. For two weeks
Miller slept with his victim, and then, under
pretence OF leaving the city, disappeared, but
assuming different disguise, he Swallowed
b1uenaleck night and day for three weeks.
About Two weeks ago Bodendeck became alarmed
and Tearing that his plans were about TO be un,
folded 10 the police he moved to $50 West WASH
ihg.on street, where he could pursue his work to
Uetttr advantage. Followed by his shadow Bo-
dendleek paid daily visits 10 the reference room OF
the public library and there studied the manufac-
TURF t 0i explosives He also procured a copy or
lure, 70 which he applied himself attenIively At
Otner times he TOOK lying trips about the city 70
.ne uintreht buildings he intended TO destroy as
SON as ne had his explosives perfected Little
dreaming that Martin was q detective he mad de-
talleu the plan mapped out by himself 10 svenRe
tn ~, deaths Oh spies Parsons, Fischer, and EngeL
LIS urSl point VI attack TO be the city build
lnss anu without exciting the suspicion OF any
one, out followed by his treless shadow, he ex-
R,orea every nook and corner OF the city hall Las
Iuesuay ne set 10 work 10 obtain the chemicals
with which 10 manufacture hss explosive With
the directlons he had obtained from the library he
went 70 uiler rulers drug store and laid in q
supply or chlorate OF potash Oil OF tar saItpeter
sulphur, and several other Ingredients the combi.
nation OF which would make powerful explosive
de then went 70 the wareroOns OF the Hazard
Powder co. 0d purchased 100 feet OF fuse and
tnlrty Illuminating caps. Inspector Bouf1eld then
ordered his arrest before be had chance TO make
dangerous move. His room at l59 washington
street was searched and the dangerous stun con-
nscated and taken 10 the central station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
Johnny Chinannan. Jr.


SOMETHING ABOUT THE LITTLE BOYS IN THE LAND
OF TEA DRINKING.
From Harper's Young People.
Johnny Chinaman, jr., is, or course, subject to
illness, like boys In all lands, and then q wise
looking doctor, who wears great horn spectacles,
Is called In, and discourses profoundly about the
"human body being composed OF fire, water, wood.
earth and metal" and declares that las soon az
one OF these predOminates sickness ensuesD lie
then decides whether little Johnny has TOO much
nre or wood or metals, and treats him accordingly.
When well he goes regularly to school, where the
scholars lOOx IKE congregation OF baidheaded
OLD men, as they SIT perched up at high
desks with their feet on fOOt-sJOOls Like
the little Turks, he studies his lesson
aloud, and when he knows 1t by rote carries the
book 10 the teacher, turns his back, and repeats
II, after which IL Is explained 10 him. He Is
taught, above all things TO honor COnfucius-a
very learned philosopher who lived many years
before ChrisJ-and great pains Is taken with his
handwrting, as that is considered OF vast import
ance, as indeed is all learning In China. And let
me tell you 1t Is no small matter to write In
chinese characters, which they DO from right to
lett and In perpendicular line, while It often
qulreS six years 10 learn their names alone Two
regular meals day are considered suf1icient. one
In the morning and one at night but between
they MUNICH sweet cakes and drink an unlimited
supply OF tea, and our little Celestial ts very ex-
pert with his chopsticks, that look like ivory
knittng.needles, and the long slim knife no wider
IMAM blade OF grass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
Suing Nat Goodwin,

MISS FARRELL WANTS TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE
New York papers say that Nat Goodwin, the
comedian, has been sued for breach of promise by
Leila Farrell, light opera singer and actress.
formerly OF the "Adonis" troupe Miss Farrell.
who was educated In q New York public school
was secured q position on the stage partly through
the influence Of Mr.. Goodwin. Previous to the
death OF Eliza Weathersby, Mr.. GOodwin's wife.
Miss Farrell became q member OF Mr.. GOOdwin's
company and supported him In his engagement at
the Bi1ou Opera House, where she securdd the
reputation OF being graceful dancer In "Little
Jack shepherd" Mr.. Hummel, her counsel, said
that his clients case was based chiefly on letters
from Mr.. Goodwin to her. IL Is said that these are
OF u very afrectionate nature, and were written
two years ago, while Miss Farrell was at Los An
geles, Cal, where she had gone TO recover from an
illness, MI Goodwin paying her expenses, which
are said TO have been 5000. Mr.. Goodwin's
former wife was still living at that time. MISS
Farrell, after Mrs. Goodwin's death, accompanied
MT Goodwin TO Europe, and upon their return
there was sort OF understanding among Their
friends that they had been married while abroad.
Miss Farrell in her suit places the damages she has
sustained at 1000 One version OF 1t Is that Miss
Farrelis threat TO sue arises from the discovery
that MI GOODWIN was about to marry q wealthy
Buffalo girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-17
American vs.. European Physicians.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
DR.. A.N. l. Brokaw says: SIN regard to the medi-
cal education OF American physicians compared
with those of Europe have been struck forcibly
by the fact that our students seem to be more
practical and better able TO grasp and develop
ideas than those OF European countries Especi-
ally In the operative courses, in Vienna, have no.
tlced That the American students performed their
work more neatly am thoroughly AMI with greater
despatch Than the comparatively Slow-gOIng con-
t1nental members OF the class; and that while
those from this country had possibly had but
threeyears' course In study before graduation,
yet they were more than the equals OF the Ger
man students or six years standing.
think this difference is due to the more prac-
tical and thorough methods OF teaching In vogue in
this country, and believe 1T to be but question
or time when, instead or us going TO Europe, the
continental physicians VIII be anxious to avail
themselves or the facilities offered In the United
States. The present superiority OF foreign over
American medical institutions lies in the fact that
all their expenses are sustained by the govern
ment, but II there was tendancy on the part OF
the wealthy TO endOw our schools, whatever doubt
there may be as TO comparative merit would soon
be set at rest. Regarding surgery, one OF Won
Bergman 5 assistants, d man known through the
word by his connection with the case OF the
crown prince has told me, In the course of CONVEX
satlon, that he considered the American surgeon
ahead OF the world In ingenuity, practical ability
and In operative technique"