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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27
Remarkable Fast
MISS ELIZABETH OSWALD FASrs sRyENTY-rIvE DAYS
AND GETS MARRIED.

AND GETS MARRIED.
Wabash, Ind, special says: The marriage In
this city, OF Miss Elizabeth Oswalt to Geo. Snillin-
ger, OF Roam, recalls the remark able fast maze by
the lady In 1882 which attracted the attention of
medical men in various parts OF the country.
Miss oswald at the time was living with her
parents, miles north OF this city, and was hirty
years old. Her first trouble was that 1t panied her
TO take FOOD, SO she concluded to do Without. 1t
Was thought at the time tnat the trouble was
caused by a disOrdered nervous system. At the end
OF ten weeks the lady had become very weak and
emaclated, and II became evident that the end was
near. The patient laid In stupor and was una
bic TO recognize any one. Her hands were shriv-
eled and were as white as snow, showing no trace
or blood. She was greatly worried by the false
impression which had gotten abroad that she was
trying TO starve herself. On the contrary, she had
made every endeavor TO eat and drink, without
avail, as her stomach rebelled She was frequently
seized with severe retchtngs which left her greatly
exhausted. Meanwhile the patients temperature
remained normal, and her pulse averaged eighty.
The attending physician Contemplated trying IN
fusion OF blood, ouL IL was thought best not to
make the experiment. After the seventy fifth day
the faster began TO mend, and partOok OF q little
nourishment, principally Lemonade, and followed
this up with mineral water, when It was found
that food was retained, and from that time the pa
tient began to mend rapidly. She Is now O strong
and healthy lady, and seems to be none the worse
physically for her long FAST. which, In some re-
spects. was one OF the most remarkable on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27
Lady Colin and the American Duchess.
From the New York World

Lady Colin and the American Duchess.
From the New York World.
The duchess OF Marlborough has invited Lady
Colin Campbell to visit her at Blenhelm Palace
Lady Colin has been there two days already, driv.
Ing out every afternoon with the duchess, and the
length OF her visit is as yet indefinite. Lady Colin
who is legally separated from Lord Colin, will be
remembered In connection with the divorce pro.
ceedingS between her husband and herself, in De
cember, 1885. The decree of divorce was refused
Dy the court. as the proceedings went to show
that neither Lord Colin his wife had been above
reproacn. Lord Colin at the time made the duke
OF Marlborough one Of the correspondents In the
suit against his wife. The dowager duchess Is
very angry about the matter, but cannot do any.
thing TO prevent 1t. Lady Colin Campbell Is viz.
tually dropped" by LOnuOn society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27
AUCTION SALES.
DAwNRROKKRs AUCTION.

On MONDAY. TUESDAY ana WEDNESDAY EVEN.
LNGS. OCTOBER TwENTY-NINE THIRTY and
IHhi x commencing st SEVEN p. ~. shall
sell at S021 street. miscellaneous collection Of for
ieited pledges. embracing Gold and silver Watches,
Gemono and other Rings yewelry Of all kinds, Opera
BOOKS Clothing. Mirrors Clocks and other Goods too
numerous TO mention Parties interested viii please
tAke notice GEO. II McAULEY, pawnbroker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27
Mna M. j. Husr.

l3O8 b1kEkT NOkIHVk11.
Invites special attention 10 hsr larxe and sesc ssA
Of MILLINERY conaplees n ~ bEnnchns - - ~
srsss pF1osA.
haf prica sseo-3n
LNAIxE1 BoER 20 (0IH Ill ~
sss g. S3tsyh. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27
geo W. sTICKNEY. Auctionser. $50 street.
TkgsTEE,s SALE OF VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY, BEING HOUSE NO. I'LL 7rH

PRoPERTY HRFN vfH Ho TAkHA NJ ii4 TTR
sTSEEf NoRfHEsfsTH. oOsA NJ -
one md q !. ne Land sdss q S
s Gsf Fl M
90 cf% 81 C3cPosEa d lsss. AT HALIPAsT f0uR
situate in the city Of Washington District Of Colum
s DsTs Of and
44sj Besnnins for the same q point on Sth street
nine s and nSn
D feet due north: thence east one hundred and six
teen l6) feet to an alley; thence south twentyone
ssS he in
!el per csntum per snnun. payable semi annually and
Sr sns O.
win be required at time Of SALE Ali oonSeysnoins
with in fifteen Day. os the properly win Be- rssOld At
-'' cost Oh JAMES DsSas e&kERs Trustee
EiS4hA sRHHsa SSasSIssF No. ~
tElEzsAo SSoS ": Eli
sUB-LOT %. SQUARE e12.
fronting 10 feet 9th east and depth of lis
sns sy
and bath; cellar under house.
This property conveniently situated to car lines
cssh sob Balance in one and two
70 70 s day lay Of .
OF all cash st option Of purchaser deposit Of 1900
b With Ss IN
oshsSwise resale At ri.k and cost Of the defautins
PUBLISHED in ~'.b1ss2N
S an sF IS
oc34-5t " DuNGANsoN BROS. Auc.a
tVTHE ABOVE SALE IS FURTHER POSTPONED
on sccount Of the rain until TUESDAY. THE THIk-
f Sks
VNHOMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer.
6HANcERY SALE OF VALUABLE uN1MpRovED
SSTSSEET tbET&EES 9TH AND 9Th STREETS
BY virtue Of q decree passed in cause No. loe75,
1872 S HSERsEh
Of the subdivision q lots and = square nun bsred
47e in the City Of Washington and District Of Column
Terms Of sale: one-third cash and residue in two
chaser deposit at time Of sale f At
'V oci2-dS sd-"''' ""iN d. A'f trustee.
seSqs nS q ths rim until SATURDAY. OCTOBER
oc24 d&ds Auctioneer
eE THE ABOVE SALE IS UNAvOIDABLY POST
poned until FRIDAY, SECOND NOVEMBER. 1888.
nUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneerx
IMMENSE AND SPECIALLY LARGE SALE OF
ZINE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MIRRORS.
EMBRACING
SILK, PLUSH AND OTHER HANDSOME PARLOR
SUITES, CHERRY STANDING CABINETS,
CHERRY MUSIC STANDS PLUSH ROCKERS,
FANCY TABLES, WORK BASKE IS. DIVANS,
EASELS. SCREENS BRASS ANDIRONS. TURK
ISL SOFAS. CQGCHES. WALNUT, ASH, CHERRY
AND OTHER CHAMBER SITS, WAkDROBES.
ONE VERY HANDSOME WALNUT SIDEBOARD,
kEFRlGERATQk; HALL PIECES. OIL PAINT;
SIDEB0AkDS; EXTENSION TABLES. DINING
TAINs AND LAMBREQUINS,T TOGETHER WITH
AFULL ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT HOUSE
HOLD GOODS;
100 NEW AND SECONDHAND MOQUET BODY
TAPESTRY. INGRAM AND OTHER CARPETS.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SMYRNA RUGS, ALL
SIZES ZESi,v SQ9KINH AND HEATING STOVES,
on TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER THIRTIETH,
saieSroonls 9th and sts unusual large col
lection Of Fine Furniture, Carpets &c. This sale
should command the attention Of parties refurnshing
The Fine Furniture will be sold within the sales
rooms at ELEVEN O'CLOCK. oc27-2t
nUNCANSON BROS Auctioneera
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Inc above Is only portion OF the property on my
books For full LIST call at office for bulletin issued
the LIST and 10th. Ioc2ol THOS. Z. WAGGAMAN.
LrOR SALE-NEARLY NEW THREE-STORY AND
~ cellar Brick Dwelling; rooms and bath; all mod
ern lmps.. well located going TO Europe;
furniture will be sold if desired price of $500
TYLER * RUTHEkFORD, 1907 st n oc26-6ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27
hUNCANBON BIOS, AuctiOneerx.
IMMENSE AND SPECIALLY LARGE SALE OF
FINE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MIRRORS.

100 NEW AND SECONDHAND MOQUET BODY
TAPESTRY. INGRAM AND OTHER CARPETS
SIZ tIS, CO0KINH AND HEATING STOVES.
KITCHEN REQUISITES. &c. AT AUCTION,
On TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER THIRTIETH,
commencing at TEN O'CLOCK, we viii sell at our
sAeSroOnls, 9th and ID SITS. n. unusual large COL
lection of Fine Furniture Carpets, &c. This sale
should command the attention Of parties refunishing
The Fine Furniture will be sold within the sales
rooms at ELEVEN O'CLOCK oc27-ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27

II THE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED, ON AC-
count Of the rain, until FRIDAY, OCTOBER TWEEN
TY-SIX. ct FIVE O'CLOCK p. NJ.
oc24-3t' DUNCANsON BROS, Aucts.
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FOR SALE-HOuSES.

COn 0AAE<-hOO0A LO.
EoR sALE-THE MOST cONfoRTABLE LITTLE
rom e.ss: two squares nom cspitoi sT rOoms bath
nd ss sss. would rent b 81 SION RSsH 500 .
L beautiful Farm On the 7th-st. roed. 2. Forest
. as Of soSS 4
fsneins s' vI & ;Sld 4 SsIs; Ho
oc27-3t siSfnv.
E0R sALE-NEw BRICK HOUSE WEST OF err
elgnt handsomely papered rooms and bath
oes7s ''' bk WI c B: ssroSR sSs
.s0 ,osm. i..ss bake Ssood st.sls IN 10.
Sop ssSs e .sIs r.:sossSi. ASeis o
.1a EE ma nm
ished in antique oak and cherry open areplaces with
ss
chandeliers: handsomely papered throughout: con-
sTEiSEe Is's i IifSfsSAN 1903 81.
be sold for less than value sA@ y -1'
oc27-3t eio Fn.w.
EOR sALEaoNE OF THE MOST COMPLETE
and csssi built houses in the northwest: fourteen
t6Eoushout with steam. Address The Owner" star
Tor sALE-CHEAP.A GOOD Groom HOUSE
broom house on Est bet Sd and II sts. sw: 300
month; $1,000, Agood business property. ~ and
Ss Snn ave ~. snst rents Tor go per month
aud ~ sts $50 Small house and good lot ON Sd
st., bet. and ID sts. ew.: o1.30O. good lot and
Groom frame on 9th St. bet and sta sw S2 500
Slxroom brick that rents for eli so ct, bet ID
G. H PARKER,
ocZ7-Sts An and Z SITS ~.
Foka s saI5;;;da FIysERooM FRAME. n sPLEN
for cash. Apply at 200 II St ne oc27-3s'
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NOR SALE
L 645 and $40 B st.n.
e.,b.h.. 7r.........O4.0OC
62 to 50 g IT. ne. b.n-
IS and 42 ' Myrtle st. .i 5.
b.. mi, 7rs ........3.40C
OLA 9th q. W.. {. h.
.7r.....:.......-....2.5OC
19 Myrtle St, b. h., m.
15M Srtis; st. b /. n. II: Z. oSS
u2 x st. n O., (. b.,
81 Myrtle st, b b, 100
74.76.S4 and SO Myrtle
st, Irs..............1,700
236 I'd st. ne. b. h,
2r. 500
$50 Sth st. n. O., {. h..
Alley 9th and 7th. q
and L SITS S. e.. b.
b., 3rs. l,5OO
412 Sd ST. n. e., I. b.
4rs...................1,000
70 u st. n e.. I. D..
sis I'd st Sc, i: h. Ar 500 SO
AnA af o \ n slr enn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27

TIETH OCTOBER, 1888 AT FIVE O'CLOCK NJ
oc27-d&ds DUNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27

t- THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED IN CON-
sequence Of the rain until SATURDAY, OCTOBER
TMENTY-SEFENTH, 1883. same hour and place. By
order Of the Trustee. 1HOS. BOWLING,
oc24 -d&ds Auctioneer
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-26
RAIN CLOUDS.

The Phenomena of Evaporation and Con
 densatlOn-HOw Water IS Drawn into
 the Air and Why It Descends.
 Did you ever stop to think, when you looked out of the window and saw dull, gray clouds from which the rain was so steadily pouring, and which seemed to shut in the world all around. that, in reaTty, they extend- ed over very small part of the coun- try; that somewhere else. perhaps only twenty or thirty or 8 hundred miles away. the sun was shining. and all was bright and beautiful? This is really the case. For storms. however long and dreary. do not extend over many miles; and though it always is raining at some place in the world. yet always and at the same time it is pleasant somewhere else. Now, let us see why this is.
 Suppose that on warm summer afternoon we were to bring pitcher of clear cool water, fresh from the well, and to place it on the table in the dining-rOOm. Now, no matter how carefully we may have dried the pitcher before bringing it in, we shall discover, if we watch closely. that the outside soon becomes wet or misty; and that the mist grows heavier and gathers into drops and perhaps even ''-''H 'lnlVn tho nitchar 10 the table,
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-26
HOMELESS SHAD.
How to Extr act the skeleton of a Fish Be-
 fore Cooking 1t.

How to Extract the Skeleton of a Fish Be- fore Cooking 1t.
 After all. this is just about the
 finest fish that swims." said a Quincy market-de aler the other morning, as he laid upon the scales big shad that made the indicator jump around to the seven-pound notch.
 50 far as flavor is concerned" re- piled the customer, it is certainly un- equaled, but the bones are @ serious drawback.
 The fishmonger smiled. "If you don't like the bones," he remarked,
 "why don't you take them out before you cook the shadP'
 You are joking. It would not be possible without pulling the fish to shreds."
 You are quite mistaken, I assure you. If you like I will bone this one for you. Watch me closely, and next time you will be able to do it foryour- self You see. 1 have already spread the fish out fiat, as if for broiing. by dividing the back with a knife from the head to the tail. After disem bow cling it cut off the tail and head, and then inserting my knife as carefully as possible beneath the back bone l dis sect it out as the doctors would say, from the flesh. together with the ribs and smaller bones attached to it. If this is properly done nearly the whole # hn Hoo moved, when the belly and other use- less portions are cut away. Nothing now remains, you perceive, but the edible part of the shad, ready for the gridiron. For. of course, boned shad must be broiled. Scarcely a scrap of meat has been thrown away and all the bones are taken out, save only two or three rows of little ones that can be readily withdrawn from between the longitudinal flakes. The had's skeleton is far more elaborate in structure than that of any other fish. and the difficulty of performing this operation upon it is proportion ately greater With mackerel or cod there is comparatively little trouble. Here is your shad now, sir. without a bone in it. It is delicacy. will venture to say, that you have never seen upon any body's table,
 Since the writer interview with the marketman he has tried the process once himself, and with some success. There were. perhaps. half a dozen stray spines scattered through the fish when it came upon the festive board. but to all intents and purposes it was a bon eless shad, and those who ate it pronounced it simply immense.
 A suggestion in regard to the proper method of carving fish may not be nal l-apropos. The usual style of cut ting it in transverse sections is highly objectionable, because it results in giving to each person the maximum of broken bones. The proper way is to run the knife along parallel with the back. separating the flakes from, the os cous frame work. s6~>r,-I kksss.----
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-26
TEDDY'S GARDENING.
Why He Planted Canarv-Bird Seeds, a
 How He Got His Wish.

Why He Planted Canary Bird Seeds, a nd
 How He Got His Wish.
 Last spring Teddy was as busy as a beaver helping grandpa make the garden. He helped grandma sort over the little packages in the seed- box, too; and he asked good many questions while he was about f.
 "What're these. grammar" he ask d once; 'these funny black onesP"
 Grandma put on her spectacles. May be Teddy bothered her more tha he helped. but she wouldn't have said so for any thing.
 Those are watermelon seeds" she answered. ''We'll plant them and raise some melons, dearie. "
 Pretty soon Teddy came 10 another little packet he didn't know about. The seeds were not bit like any he had found before.
 "Oh, what are these onesP" he erred. holding out the tiny package.
 ''Why." said grandma, after she had looked a minute that is some of your Aunt Ellen's canary bird seed. l don't know how it came in here, Tn sure; bat 1 guess we won't plant any of it."
 Grandma laughed. but Teddy looked down seriously at the small handful of shiny seeds. He thought of Robbie Gray's pretty yellow canary. In minute his eyes began to sparkle.
 ''May-may have 'em, grammar" he asked. eagerly.
 Il don't care," said grandma, kind ly; and she thought no more about it until, by and by. five o'clock came. and she called Teddy in to eat his SUD- per.
 What has my little man been up to all this afternoonp" she asked. smiling down at him. You mustn't work too hard. dear"
 Nom, I won't" answered Teddy. his happy blue eyes shining. 70 gramma. live been planting my canary-bird seeds. and-and 1 just hope there will be one yellow one, like Robbie Gray's. gramma!"
 What do you mean?" asked grand ma; and then, all in minute. she knew. She couldn't quite hide the twinkling smile in her eyes. though she tried, because she knew. too. that Teddy didn't like 10 be laughed at. Dear child" said she. taking the small gardener on her lap. T did1't mean that you could raise canaries from the seed. It was what your Aunt E len used to give her birds to eat"
 "O-oh!" said Teddy, hanging his head. He felt the least bit ashamed, but there were tears in his eyes all the same. 1T wanted one like Rob- bie's," he said, ''and you said bout Inc watermelon seed. you know, gramma. and the canary-bird seed. and didn't think-I thought-T'-
 Well. never mind" said grandma, kissing him. "We won't think any more about it. anyway" But she did think more about it, for he very next week. when grandpa | went 10 town with butter and eggs. ie brought back a pretty cage. with a yellow canary in it which looked so much like Robbie Gray's that you couldn't tell them apart unless you ,new. And grandma wasn't a bit - Youth'S COn,pGniOR.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-26
Q PITH AND POINT


 De homelies' cask may be full ob de bes' cidah. -Judge
 Better have your heart in your work and eight acres, than quarter section and bo at odds with your oc- cupation.
 In writing letter in nclosing sub scription you may write on both sides of the paper if you want to. - Teras SJt,ngs
 -Jars concealed are half reconciled; while, as generally known, tis doub task to stop the breach at home and mems mouths abroad.
 A man may outlive a bad reputa- ton. but he can not permanently sus- tain good one by continuous fraud, dissimulation and hypocrisy.
 He that steals an egg will steal an OK. ," and he that will leave pint of water in the milk can when rinsing it will steal cheese factory.
 A beautiful eye makes silence elo- quent; a'kind eye makes contradiction an assent; an enraged eye makes beauty deformed. -Ad Lison
 A man is rarely found who kicks when his name is misspelled in the police court record of newspaper This is a notable exception to the rule. -AugustG He.) Journal.
 The Cbinaman has come down in his laundry prices And yet some editors continue to wear their coats buttoned up to their chins. The eccen- triciiies of genius will never be under- stood
 Let us not forget that education should go together with legislation. and that as the latter without the former can not be intelligent, SO tho former without the latter can not be ( fficient.-M R. Winter.
 What has he done? That was Na- poleon's test. What have you doneP Turn up the faces of your picture cards! You need not make mouths at the public because it has not acce pted you at your own fancy value. -LoweM.
 -Irresolution is worse vice than rashness. H, that shoots best may miss the mark, but he that shoots not at all can never hit it. IT, loosens all the joints of state; like an ague, it shakes not this nor that limb, but all the body is at once in fit. The irresolute man is lifted from one place to another. so hatcheth nothing, but addles all his actions. .-Fetithnnl.
 A common trouble with us all Is that we fail in our business because we think little of it. No man truly succeeds in any calling who has poor opinion of it. No man has good opinion of hls business who uses it only to make money out of it. N, man can have the best conception of his business who does not esteem it for it's usefulness.
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-26
THE VAMPIRE BAT.
How It Is Said to Suck Blood from Ani-
 mals and Men.

How It Is Said to Suck Blood from Ani-
 mals and Men.
 This. to my mind. much maligncd animal is of the genus Phy.lastome has curious membrane like leaf. which grows on the end of his nose. and i1 found principally in South America It has very bad reputa- tion for sucking the blooi from ami mals and even from men. The ends of the toes of perso ons. the cars of horses or lhe combs or wattles of fowls are said to be it's favorite past ures. When it has found feeding place it watches until the creature it proposes to bleed IS fast asleep Then it carefully fans its victim while it bites tiny hole. not larger than 2 pins head, through which it draws blood sufficient for meal.
 Prof Darwin relates that in Chilli, near Coquimbo, the servant found the horses very restive; putting his hand in the dark suddenly upon the withers of one of them he caught vampire. In the morning the place where the bite had been made was readily found. While MT. Waterton says he has re- peatedly seen both men and animals which had been bled by vampires, he could never discover how they actual ly drew the blood; and though he often saw them lowering over his hammock they never attemped to light on him or suck his blood. This is explained by some naturalists, who have care- fully examined them and studied their habits that some people and animals they will not touch, while others. per- haps in the same room, will be blod nearly every night
 This bat specimen of which Ihave st ff,d, is about six inches long. has brown coat. and is known as {. SDUtrlln. N + Y0ice--
The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-26
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
A GRANDMOTHER WANTED.

I've the dearest of papas and the sweetest of
 mammas, And darling little birdie that the finest songs can sing. And a cunning dog and cat; but I've wanted something else Ever since the time I knew enough to wish for any thing. And that's si1ver-haired dear old lady, who to all The children, whether rich or poor, says pleasantly: My dear" Who can lots of stories tell, and Q lot of rhymes repeat, And neUer is too busy all the news bring to hear. Oh, how lovely it would be in the summer time to see Her sitting in the garden when the sky was bright and blue, Or in winter by the fire, humming hymn tunes very softly While knitting scarlet stockings for-I guess you can guess who! 1t really don't seem right that never should have one, When almost all the girls know have two, and some have three: So if there should be any dear old grandmother a-wanting A loving little granddaughter why, let her come to me. -Jfar1aret Eytinge. fn Hdrpr's TounJ People.