Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-11

holes Immediately opposite the house in which
Longfellow was born, and within the radius of
tfty yards there are half dozen places where
those whose throats are of asbestos and whose
stomachs are copper lined can purchase s.the
mostest whisky for the ieastest money" of any
place know. The first impressions of man
who enters one of these establishments are de-
cidedly depressing. colored light burns
outside the door and when the thirsty or
inquiring one enters the house he finds HIM
self IN room which is almost devoid of fur
niture-bare and forbidding. Leading out
OF that apartment is a doorway, generally
closed, and in the room beyond is the
alleged liquor and the individual who daily and
nightly dehes the warning. Woe unto him that
giyeth his neighbor drink" About once a
month the Portland police wake up and regard
ing the rum seller az a stranger proceed to take
him in. A fine is imposed and paid and the
outraged moral feelings of Portland are
soothed for at least thirty days. Being fined
and buying a license amount to about the same
thing when considered from financial stand
point.
forgot to mention that prohibition reigns
supreme at Manchester n. II. 1t was reigning
when we were there, but there was good deal
OF antique and valuable red liquor on the table
| at the breakfast given the excursion party by
citizens. There was little duplicity prac-
used, however, for the sherry came on in gin-
ger ale bottles, and was known among the in
itiated as ginger ale Senator Blair was one of
the distinguished eaters, but he was powerless
to prevent the consumption of strong waters.
Ii was all he could do to steer clear of dishes
in the preparation OF which liquor had been
used and he came very near falling victim to
the Roman punch which a waiter had surrep-
titiously placed before him.
ENTERTAINED IN WORCESTER.
This morning saw US in Massachusetts,, and
our first stop was at Worcester, the home OF
Senator Hoar, and about eighty-ive thousand
other people. A large reception committee
was In waiting when the train arrived, and as
soon possible thereafter the party was placed
in carriages and taken OFF for a drive around
the city. Public spirit was evident on every
hand One hundred and fifty thousand dollars
has Just been spent ON the erection of a school
| of technology in which Worcester county boys
will be trained in a very practical manner. An
addition to the public library is being put uI
at cost of Sl25, 0O0 and the sum of S150, 600 ii
being spent for the enlargement OF the Y. c.
| A. building, all the necessary means having
been provided by subscription.
There are 1873 different industries in Worces
ter, and 10 this diversity of occupation is due
| good deal OF the city's success. When things
| are slack In the shoe business there is a rush a
| the iron works or vice versa An equability re-
| suits which gives the city continuous growth
/ A magnificent hospital Is not the least of the
| city's institutions. 1t was founded by DIR
Jacques and liberal citizens have since added
other day. 1t cost Si.5O0, 900 to build it and
start II on its career of usefulness, and ali o.
| the money came out Of the pocket Of gentle.
man whose name the institution bears. The
| students who are admitted 10 this college mus
be proficient and advanced scientists previou.
20 their entering. Out of $50 applicants there
| were but forty who could reach the standard Of
excellence. These forty will be assiste in theil
| endeavors by twenty-six professors, but they
! viii not stick TO studies originated By others