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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
Read Newspapers and Study.

From the New Haven Register.
Our advice to young men is to study politics
all the time. Begin now to keep the run of
current events, not only at home, but abroad
Watch the struggle in France, which now pre-
sents a scene of stirring interest. as the threat
ened revolution approaches with Boulanger
rising above the angry surges of the troubled
waters. Mark the progress of the home rule
idea in the British parliament and especially
the part that the ''Grand Old Man" is taking in
it. Note the attempts that are made to estab-
lish civilization and Christianity in Africa. In
order to do this you must do more than read
the newspapers carefully. You must delve into
history. You should also read carefully the
best works you can find about the science of
government. The political parties in our own
day present study well worth watching care
fully. Above all, make it point to analyze
motives, separate the good from the bad, care
fully make up your mind as to what is right,
but do not blind yourself 10 the faults in your
own party; make it rule of your life never to
do in politics anything that you would account
wrong in business or social life. Any young
man who views the passing struggles of men
and parties from the high plane of intelligence
and virtue will not only be a credit to himself
and his party, but will be good to the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
THE SKIN IN WINTER.
The Desirability Of Taking Good Care
OF This Important Organ.

Dr. W. II. Hutchinson, in American Magazine.
What curious organ the human skin is, to be
| sure! know that almost everyone looks on il
with contempt, as a sortof Violating wrapper
for more precious goods beneath. That is,
unless ache or some other disfgurer comes
along and sets up business with the skin as sole
backer. Really there is no organ of the body
so long suffering and so abused as this same
flexible covering of ours, that has so much to
do. In summer. when not oppressed by heavy,
ill-ventilated clothing, it is always perceptibly
busy; in cold weather excretion continues, but
being In form of vapor, is not noticed. Few
persons are aware how much work this organ
does. In cool seasons, the average amount OF
sweat exhaled from an adult is pounds; this
amount increasing up to pounds an hour. the
latter enormous quantity having been meas
ured upon workmen exposed to the intense
heat OF gas-works furnaces. Night and day,
every hour Of our lives, this wonderful sieve is
at work, taking from the blood useless and
poisonous debris, its labor so vital that twenty
four hours complete suspension means death.
Now In winter, while its functions are least
and its openings liable to be clogged by pres
sure, by plugging from lack of care, or by
some disease. ii is plain that much. aye, ex-
treme pains should be bestowed upon it. Every
one cannot take regular daily baths of water,
but everyone can, upon getting out of bed, have
a hearty, thorough rub down. with a rough
towel-not one that is harsh enough to scratch
and hurt. but Turkish web, that will stimu-
late and be pleasant This frictiHp will open
skin pores in good shape. set caphlary circula-
ton of blood and surface nerve flow in full mo-
ton. and be the very best possible preparation
for winter day.
Avoid too frequent plunge baths in winter.
Few men, still fewer women, Of our nervous
Americans. have stamina enough to waste any
upon cold water. as is done when a plunge is
made into the morning tub at ordinary temper
atures.
In hospitals such baths are used to reduce
heat in fever cases, and it is easy to bring it
down three or four degrees ina few minutes by
this means. This fall that seems so trifiing, is
in reality something very great, compared with
the narrow range within whose limits life is
possible-and such shocks are inimical to
health. The dry rubbing spoken of before is
far better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
UNHE GREA:
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

PRACTICAL JOKE THAT Cosr A Lrrs.-The
manner in which Theodore Well met his death
IN the carpenter shop at 1S5 7th street. New
York, on Tuesday. was fully explained yester.
day when Paul Ockas attempted to end his life
by putting bullet into his breast at his home.
400 east SD street, Ockas is cigarmaker. and
on Wednesday he acknowledged that he did
the shooting. When advised to give himself
from whom he rented a room ordered him ont
of the house. Ockas entered a closet and shot
himself. The wound he inflicted is a slight
one. 1t appears that during an argument
about the revolver Ockas bet Wehl SO cents
that the revolver was loaded and when Wehl's
attention was distracted from the weapon he
inserted two cartridges in the empty Chambers.
Wehls death was the result of this subterfupe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
Risible Raisers.

Misfortunes are said to come in pairs, but
the first one surely came with an apple.-Boston
Gdzeete.
Health journals insist upon reposing on the
right side only, and claim that it is injurious to
lie on both sides. but we don't know where
they will find healthier looking set of men
than lawyers.-SaIem (Ore.) Statesman.
How to boil down a thousand and one states
men, politicians and party shysters into seven
competent constitutional advisers is what
bothers Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Vineyard Her.
add
'And why do you ask that days work should
be comprised within eight hours?"
Labor Agitator-''So that we can have more
time in which to demand shorter hours of la
bor."-Boston Transcript.
What kind of stories do bald-headed men
prefer?' asked McSwilligen Don't know
I'm not bald. replied Squildig. what kind?"
Embarrassing stories, of course. "-Ptsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
Four hunters fire simultaneously at rabbit
that keeps on running, and they ask altogether:
Il wonder who missed that timer Texas
StfiRgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
A Speech from Joseph Chamberlain.

HIS AMERICAN WIFE LISTENS TO HIS REMARKS ON
HIS FISHERIES NEGOTIATIONS. ETC.
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain addressed a meet
ing at Birmingham last night and met with an
enthusiastic reception. Mrs. Chamberlain oc-
cupied seat on the platform. A letter was
received from Mr.. Bright's son, who wrote that
his fathers health was steadily improving, and
that his condition was generally very much
better than it was month ago. Mr. Chamber
lain, in the course of his remarks, referred to
the rejected fisheries treaty. He said that his
mission to America had peen one of peace and
good will. and had resulted in the treaty being
accepted by both governments as an honorable
solution OF the question at issue. The treaty
had been rejected i'll the Senate by strict
party vote, and he was not disposed to over
estimate the Importance of that vote. He was
convinced that the feeling of cordial friendship
between the two peoples was so great and firm
that nothing would be permitted long to inter-
fere with it. [Cheers.l
During his absence on his second fortunate
visit to the United States-[cries of .Hear.
hear" The had followed closely the events in
parliament. What struck him most was the
remarkable diminution in prominence of the
Irish question. 1t was evident that the coun-
try felt the importance of other questions.
Doubtless the improved condition of Ireland.
| which was largely due to the wise and firm
administration of Mr.. Balfour had contributed
to keep down the clamor of the ParnelIites He
(Chambe rlain) believed that the Gladssonians
were finding out that home rule by itself was
not name to conjure with, and that hence
| forth the Gladstonian platform would give
prominence TO other questions upon which the
liberals, as formerly, might agree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
What's in a Name?

From the st. Paul Globe
lawyer of Temple court was looking over
some papers his German client had brought,
and every signature had a menace in it as il
stood:
a. Schwindler."
MIR. Schwindler, why don't you write your
name some other way; write out your first
name, or something? l don't want people to
think you are swindler."
Veil, sir, how much better you dink that
looks?" and he wrote:
adam Schwindler"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
Lost His Mind on His Wedding Dav-

AND FOR TEN DAYS LAY CONCEALED IN A BARN
WITHOUT FOOD.
The mystery surrounding the sudden disap-
pearance of Thomas Conway, of New Suffolk,
N. Y, on January II, the day he was to have
been married to Miss Mary Sullivan, has been
cleared up. Tuesday afternoon Henry Knee
land, a farmer near Mattituck, N Y, on going
to his barn found in the hay-mow a man who
was insane and nearly dead. He was identified
as the missing bridegroom. Conway, on We'd
nesday, recovered his senses and told the ex-
traordinary story that he had been in the barn
since the day of his disappearance and that all
the food he had had was what milk he got from
the cows. He was unable to account for his
strange actions.
Nothing was known of Conway's disappear
ance until the guests had assembled for the
wedding ceremony and the appointed hour had
passed, and when it was learned that Conway
had drawn S400 from the bank that day it was
feared that he had met with foul play. The
money was found intact in the young mans
trunk at his home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
Bismarck's Probable Successor.

From London Life.
There is a report current in court circles to
the effect that Prince Bismarck will soon retire
into private life. The same rumor gives him
for temporary successor Count Waldersee, the
present chief Of the general staff, and successor
to Count Moltke. Count Waldersee would
however, only intermediary hold the imperial
Office, and would, within the space of from ten
to twelve months, be replaced by Count Her
bert Bismarck, the present chancellor's promis-
ing scion. The question suggests itself why
Count Bismarck should not Immediately follow
his father. Indeed, this would seem to be the
natural course Of events; but the count has
many adversaries, whose actions and words are
inspired by envy. There are others who do not
approve OF the political and social atmosphere
that he chooses for himself There is many
ducal or princely family in Prussia who are dis
pleased to see the power and the influence Of
the princely family of Bismarck perpetuated.
For them the young count has made too rapid
career; besides, Count Herbert Bismarck has
professed himself Of moderately liberal views
with respect 70 political and religious ques-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
Steel-Making in the South.

FROM the Atldnt1 CONSTITUTION.
The making of pig-iron is an industry that
the south controls. 1t makes the price and
governs the market The making of steel has
up to this time been controlled in the north.
The Bessemer company by smothering the
basic patent under which alone the phosphoric
ores of the south could be worked, has pro-
tected the north in the making of inyots. In
four years that patent will have expired and
then the south will gather the steel industry
unto itself. In the meantime, the Bookwalter
patent, which covers a new process of steel
making, has excited special discussion in the
north. The Constitution sent correspondent
to personally investigate the matter and see if it
could be adapted to the southern furnaces We
have no doubt that the south will find its way to
steel-making before the basic patent is opened
whether through the Bookwalter process or
otherwise, remains to be seen. In pig-iron and
i'll the lower grades of cotton cloths. the south
already controls. She will move now to steel
and to finer prints.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

CoNTEsrINe Gov. EAGLES ELECTION. In the
Arkansas general assembly Wednesday, G. M.
Norwood filed petition preliminary to contest
ing the election OF j. p. Eagle, as governor in
September last. Norwood was the union-lahor
candidate, and was supported generally by the
republicans. Eagles majority was over I5.OOO.
but Norwood charges frauds, and claims that
fair investigation will elect him BY {, $40
majority = ~,~'~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

About 600 miners employed at the Gilman.
Cedar Mountain, Black Diamond and Franklin
coal mines, Washington Territory, all of them
Knights of Labor. are out on a strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

On. PrRRcA's PELLETS (the original Little Liver
Pills. have to-day the largest sale OF any pills sold
Dy druggists For all arrangements Of the liver.
dose. Is ceuts vial S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

In presenting THE EVENING STAR in It's new
dress and improved FORM attention Is called TO "a.
peculiar merits as a nescs and Jdmily paper. as
wen as to the extraordinary advantages Il affords
to advertisers
n'sn professional authority-which in this In
stance only expresses public sentment-has de-
clared that THERE Is NO BETTER EVENING
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HE STAR But even more than this may be Justly
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IN condemning and opposing what IL believes 70 be
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With these general objects in view. what The
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM.


The EVENING STAR claims 70 be. and can nm
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ing medium in the toorId, No orHEs PAPER PRINTED
CALCULATES so MANY COPIES IN THE CITY on IRA
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
OLD TIMES AT THE CAPITAL,
When the South Took the Lead I'm ON.
cial and Social Life,
From the New York Telegram.

| From the New York Telegram
The administration of Mr.. Pierce brought to
Washington q new and agreeable social ele-
ment, and the reign of the queens Of society
| was never so absolute and complete The
south may be said to have taken the lead in the
Senate, and in the cabinet the social life Of
Washington found its support. Mrs. Pierce
was in great measure, a recuse. The death of
her only son, few months before the inaugu-
ration, by a railroad accident. was calamity
she never recovered from. Only on the oc-
casions of official necessity did she appear in
public. The administration was a very popu-
lar one, and during its term no disturbing ele-
ment came to war against the enjoyment of
the entertainments which are remembered yet
| for their lavish hospitality. Mrs. c. G. Clay
was one of the brightest ornaments Of those
ladies in official life, whose graces gave luster
| to Washington society that has never been
surpassed Mrs. Jefferson Davis, Mrs. A.
v; Brown, of Tennessee; Mrs. Jacob
Thompson, Mrs. John r. Thompson, Of
New Jersey. subsequently Mrs. Governor
| Swami, of Maryland; Mrs. George E. Pugh of
Ohio: Mrs. Pendleton, of Ohio; Mrs. Reverdy
johnson, Mrs. Preston, of Kentucky, and Mrs.
Douglas were among the reigning celebrities
whose presence was an additional attraction to
every entertainment. With Mr.. Buchanans
| administration a somewhat different element
predominated. Miss Harriet Lane presided at
the executive mansion with a grace and kind
illness that did so much to render that admins
tration a successful one, in q social point of
view, whatever history may say of its political
failures. 1t seems to me that it was about this
time that the present style of dress or undress
| was introduced, not as now worn, but an ad-
vance in that direction. 1 recall the appear
| ance of two very distinguished ladies at the
Presidents house one night at levee, with
such a liberal display of back and breast as
attracted universal observation. Their develop
ment was rather full, and the display was
| more ample, and to some more
Objectionable, and. although the fashion
was not speedily followed, it was
planted. and bears abundant fruit on every oc-
casion of full dress" to-day. The display of
wealth began about this time. California had
been erecting miners into millionaires. Cresus
had appeared among us. Carriages, which had
IN the past been somewhat scarce, increased
| rapidly, and the increase of regular visitors
made a change in the program of winter
gayetles. The effect of womans influence and
its value were never more plainly exhibited
than in the case of Miss Lane upon this adj
ministration. Mr.. Buchanan. in few months
after his inauguration, was perhaps the most
unpopular President with Ms own party of any
man who had ever filed that exalted position.
1t was difficult to select any question upon
which the President had not taken both Sides
Despite this failure the guests who went to
visit and expostulate with Buchanan were
Modified when Miss Lane could be seen.