davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1889-10-08

The distance at which the ear can dis
tinguish sound depends both upon the
intensity of the sound, the medium
through which it is transmitted and
other causes, including the state of the
atmosphere. In the Polar regions Sir
John Franklin said he conversed with
ease at q distance of more than a mile.
Sound has greater force in water. Col
ladon, by experiments made in the Lake
of Geneva, estimated that a bell sub
merged in the sea might be heard at a
distance of more than 60 miles. Frank
lin asserts that he heard the striking
together of two stone in the water half
a mile away. The report of cannon
travels very far, because it communi-
Gates a vibration to the soil. The can
nonade of Florence was heard beyond
Leghorn, about 90 miles off, and that
of Genoa, 100 miles off. In 1862 the
cannon of Mayence was heard at Tin
beck, a village 148 miles off. When the
English landed in Egypt on one of their
expeditions the firing was distinctly
heard 1870 miles off. In 1909 the boom
ing of the cannon in Heligoland reached
Hanover, a distance of 1877 miles. But
the greatest distance at which artificial
ly produced sounds are known to have
been heard was on Dec. A., 1882, when
the Erzgebirge mountains, $40 miles
distant. The noise produced by an in
tense eruption of Mount Cotopaxi, in
South America, in 1744, Was heard at a
distance of 600 miles.-Brooklyn Eagle.
, 1889-10-08

Who, like Mozart, has traversed the
immense scale of human passions? Who
has touched their far distant limits with
such answering accuracy, equally proof
against the i~neptitudes of false grace
and the b~rutalities of lying violence?
Who else could thrill with anguish and
horror the purest and most eternal
forms? Oh, divine Mozart,
didst thou lie indeed on the bosom of in
finite beauty, even as once the beloved
disciple lay on the Saviour's breast, and
didst thou draw up thence the incom-
parable grace which denotes the true
elect2 Bounteous nature had given thee
every ~ift-grace and strength, fullness
and - riety. bright s~pontaneity and
burning tenderness, all in that perfect
balance which makes up the irresistible
powers of thy charm, and which makes
of thee the musician of musicians, greater
than the greatest, the only one of all
Mozart.-Gounod-
, 1889-10-08

Aurelian was another ruler of prodig-
ious strength and extraordinary prowess.
In his campaign against the Sarmatians
he is said to have slain forty-eight of the
enemy in n day single handed. "Wan-
ley's Wonders" says, speaking OF Aure-
liam: "When he was colonel of the Sixth
legion, called 'Gallica,' at Mentz, he made
strange havoc of the Franci, who over
ran all the country of Gaul, for he slew
with his own hands 1000 them and sold
300 at Portsale whom he himself had
taken prisonersi'
In the first century, A. D., among
Pompey's soldiers was a Samnite named
Tritanus. Tritanus was n sword fencer
of wonderful ability, so expert in the use
of his weapon that he did not know what
it was to be vanquished. The muscles
and sinews on his arms and breast were
piled up four or five inches in thickness,
and, what was most remarkable, they
a both longitudinally and spirally.
A son of Tritanus was even more wide
lyrenowned for his great bodily strength
than his father. A giant champion OF
M~ithridates, whom Pompey's army had
deposed as king of Pontus, sent n chal-
lenge to Pompey that he could ~vanquish
any two men in his army. Pompey sent
Tritanus, Jr., to answer the challenge.
Tritanus would not strike the braggart
with his clenched fist, but felled him
with a blow of his open hand. Then
catching the fallen giant with a single
finger under the belt, he carried him a
distance of five miles a prisoner to the
camp of Pompey.-John w. Wright in
st. Louis Republic.
, 1889-10-08

Beggars will always abound in rude
communities where to refuse aims is
made such a grave social reproach that
to beg comes to be fully as comfortable
as to work, and nearly as respectable.
When a Russian peasant falls into tenn
porary difficulties he puts a wallet over
his shoulder, goes out among the neigh
boring villages and gets it speedily filled
with what is known as ''morsels." He
enters every house, but makes no formal
request; only the mistress of the house
feels the meaning of the wallet and
drops a morsel into it silently behind his
back; and she viii do so though the
morsel be her last and her own husband
be obliged to assume the beggar's wallet
himself on the morrow.
This touching and respectful tender
ness of the poor for the poor is a natural
encouragement to the professional beg
gar, and there are whole villages in Rus
STA where the people, every man of them,
in addition to their occupation as own
ers and cultivators of land, nave for
generations practiced beggary as their
regular auxiliary trade.
On a single estate in Moscow province
there are fifty-two of these beggar vii
lagos. containing among them as many
as 4,34s able bodied men, possessing their
soul" (share) of land apiece, and these
men, because their ~forefathers had their
houses burned by the French in 1912, and
went round collecting the means of re-
building them, still set off every summer
after seed time and beg their way in tens
and twenties through the richer districts
of the south tilun harvest, though it APP
pears that the business is now very much
less lucrative than it used to be, in con-
sequence of the growing impoverishment
of their patrons.
But much graver forms of %pauperism
have recently begun to invade Russia
than these curious beggar artels. In pro-
portion to population more persons re
ceive public relief at present in st. Pc
tersburg than in any other European
capital; Professor J~anson, a Russian sta
tistician of considerable authority, has
calculated that above a fourth of the
whole population of the city-229, 900 out
of SIC, O00-got relief in 18S4.-National
Review.
, 1889-10-08
French Speaking New Y.rnsr..

The manager of a French circulating
library in South Fifth avenue estimates
no number Of New Workers who read
French at 500, 900. This, of course, Is an
exaggeration, but the number must be
very large. The French colony numbers
10000; half the Germans in town speak
or read French; many Of the Italians,
Spaniards and Cubans do the came; most
fashionable young women and hundreds
of rich young men have learned the lam
guage with more or less fullness, and
every newspaper office In town has prob
ably half q dozen men who can read
French. Ii is with French literature as
with English; the older classics are little
read, and even the best novelists, save
those living and now at the height Of
their fame, are neglected. The South
Fifth Avenue library. though In the
heart Of the French quarter, Is chiefly
patronized by English speaking persona
Many New Workers buy a French daily
paper for the sake of improving them
seves in the language by reading half an
hour each day. The facility thus ac-
CURED, and that with little or no aid
from grammar or dictionary, is most
surprising.-New York Cor. Pittsburg
Post.
, 1889-10-08

Manager Ito leading ladyl-Miss De
Gushery. business is falling of. You
must leave your diamonds where the
stage manager can steal them again.
Miss De Gushery-Mr. Gethercash, 1
won't do it, unless you'n promise to
have them blusd after the robbery. The
last time they were stolen they were
nearly ruined by the careless fellow
jewellery Weekly.
, 1889-10-08
Buck,en.. Arnica sarve.

The best saive in the world tor cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt :heum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains.
sorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no paw required. It is
guaranteed TO 1--we perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by b. B. DNyid, Druggist.
, 1889-10-08

That the service of the Union Pacific,
The Overland Route" is becoming bet
Ter every day. The latest addition to the
already excellent equipment, is a line OF
through Pullman sleepers between Cbey-
cnne and Chicago. VIA Denver, Kansas
City and Chicago Il Alton railroad. These
cars are of the most improved pattern.
and this additional service will be srpre-
ciated by the patrons of the Union Pacific.
, 1889-10-08

A kale old man. Mr.. Jas. Wilson, of
ALIENS Springs, ILL.,, who is over co years
of age, says: Il have in my time tried a
great many medicines, some of excellent
quality; but never before did | find any
that would SO completely do all that is
claimed for it as Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. 1t Is
truly a wonderful medicine" For sale
by B. B. David.
, 1889-10-08

"Mitter Moderator. in consekens Of de
Ph attspdus at dis meetin'. l moob de
Peetin' Next Wensday ebenin' am post
Pned to dis Monday ebenin' for de choice
drectors."-Epoch-
, 1889-10-08
Dr.. &ca.
sF "a

We offer no apology for devoting so much time
and attention TO this much neglected class OF
diseases, believing thai no condition OF human
1ty is too wretched to merit the sympathy and
best services OF the profession to which we be-
long, as many are innocent sufferers, and that
to relieving the AFFLICTED and saving
them from worse than death, is no less a
than the surgeon or physician Win by close an
plication eNcels IN any Other b anch of his pro-
fession. And, fortunately fol humanity the day
is dawning when the false philanthrophy that
condemned the victims OF folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law. to die uncared
for, has passed away.
YOUNG M BIN
Who may besuffering from the effects OF youth
full follies or indiscretions, will do well to avail
themselves OF this the greatest boon ever laid
at tho alter OF su .fering humanity. DIR. WAC
Il Will guarantee TO forfeit five hundred dol
lars for every case Of seminal weaknes or pri-
vate disease OF any kind or character which he
Undertakes and falls to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED NJ EN.
There are many men OF the age of 30 to 60 who
are troubled with too frequent excavations OF
the bladder often mpa by a slight
smartfng or burning sensation and a weaken
ing OF the system in a manner the patient cam
not account for. On examining the urinary de
poslts a rory sediment VIII often be found, and
sometimes small particles of albumen will ap-
pear, or the color will be of akin or milkish
hue, again changing TO n dark and turbid ap
pearance. There are many men who die OF
this difficulty ignorant of the cause, which is
the second stage of seminal DIR.
Wagner will guarantee a cure in all such
cases and n healthy restoration of the genito-
urinary organ. Consultation free. Thorough
examination and advice. $500.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Daily Denver News and Trib~une-Republt
can.
All communications should be addressed
DR.. WAGNER & co.
lfl4 Larimere street. Address, Box Elsa Den
yer. Colorado.
Cut this out and take along
, 1889-10-08

|. Loveioy. a large dealer in
phandise at Wabuska. New.
I've tried St. Patrick's Pills
hfully Fay they are the best |
ten or know used As a
pc or for disorders of the
always give perfect salts
ypale by B. B. David.
neatly executed at the
hitting Rooms
, 1889-10-08

ALI kinds Of Job Printing neatly and
promptly executed at the leader Office.
, 1889-10-08

job printing at the Leader Office.
, 1889-10-08

Job Printing at the Leader office.
, 1889-10-08

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & Hi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

The energy with which the cruiser Charles
ton is being completed at San Francisco indi-
Gates that Secretary Whitney is determined to
turn his department over to his successor with
at least one armored ship ready for war in the
Pacific ocean. 1t speaks volumes Of praise for
Mr.. whitney and for the administration that
this is SO. The rebuilding Of the navy has so
long been laughing stock that people were
hardly prepared TO hear that any of the new
cruisers were anywhere near being in fighting
trim The Dolphin is now in Pacific waters,
but she is unequal to combat with some Of the
armored ships Germany could order to Samoa
in ten days sailing. The Charleston is e1-
pected to be finished in thirty days and
given a sea trial Her guns are heavier than
those carried by any ships the Germans have
in the Pacific. What the result Of these facts
may be now that Bismarck has provided his
government with a military attache here in
Washington and can secure accurate informa-
ton can only be conjectured. But it is quite
likely that Secretary Whitney is fighting the
only Samoan war we are to have, and is doing
il without bloodshed in the works of the Union
iron company in San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

Boulanger's success as politician is not so
surprising when we learn that much of it was
due to his adoption of American methods. For
months he has opened his apartments for a
daily reception of his admirers. Between 500
and / 900 people have thronged hisr every
day, eager to grasp his hand and listen to his
commonplace professions of interest in them.
Many of these are delegations from distant
cities and villages who so to him as similar COM
panies Of Americans have for two months been
visiting Indianapolis to see the coming man
and get into his good graces seasonably. On
election day, for the first time in France, car
riages were used to carry aged and intirm
voters to the polls. This was Boulanger's idea,
and he paid the expenses out of the generous
fund contributed to him by his jealous adj
mirers in all parts of France. Perhaps the
general learned some of these American ways
of doing things while on his visit to this
country in 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01
To-morrow's 12-Page Star.

The table Of contents on the second page of
this paper shows that so-morrow's STAR will be
in every way a most attractive issue. As is
usual with Saturday editions, to-morrow's will
have an exceptionally large circulation alike
within and outside the city, to realize the full
benefit Of which both advertisers and news
men should send in their orders early. As a
medium Of publicity TEE SrAE covers the
whole ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

Premier Floquet has buttressed his ministry
with the uncertain support of vote in the
deputies Of 800 to 24O. expressing confidence in
the frmness Of the government. This indorse-
ment, lugged into parliament by the heels, may
serve for time to stem the food of Boulang-
ism, but il is a feeble barrier, and must soon
give way to the generals next demonstration.
The notifications Of the election machinery
proposed by Floquet are hardly more promis-
ing for France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

THE STARS statement some days ago that
Senator Allison had decided not to accept a
position in the cabinet was contradleted by
some of our contemporaries, but is to-day fully
verified Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Wanamaker
have accepted invitations to the cabinet, and
beyond these names all is conjecture. The
figures of the other cabinet men are too much
in the haze to be recognizable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

The open winter is doubtless blessing. But
the law of compensation is at work and what is
joy for US is pain for our distant cousins in
Europe. The season there has been severe.
Railroads are buried by avalanches in Italy,
the German fishing feet in the North Sea has
been caught a-sea and frozen fast, while in
Russia the terrors of ice and snow and cold
have been more than even terrible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

Minister Phelps has at last escaped beyond
the grippe Of London dinners and is on the high
seas bringing his resignation to Washington as
fast as he can. Gen. Harrison can proceed to
select his successor as soon as he pleases. At
the rate the Indianapolis dispatches have re-
ported his progress on the cabinet of late he
will be looking for his man by Monday.
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WoRrHr Or CAREFUL CossrDEnAr1os

Not only CAREFUL consideration but it must
also be IMMEDIATE consideration. We're talking
shout this sale Of Overcoats and Pants that's going on
in our Chdren's Department. and a. it ends to-mor-
tsaturdsy evening any steps you propose taking
in the matter must be taken at ONCE
We are proud Of the COMPLETENESS Of our stock
We try to KEEP Incomplete when we find that lots
here and there are becoming broken and the missing
sizes and styles cannot be replaced we feel it our duty
to tell you so-and not lead you to expect find what
We have not and cannot get Then the question natur
ally arises-What we to do with the broken lotsi
They occupy room we must devote to complete lines
They represent styles and qualities that are Of the
but we cannot give detailed description of Just
what these lots contain. What ARE we to do, Mark
them downtell you frankly that they're broken lots
soyou expect to find only one or two of kind. and
let you come in and look them over We KNOW that
the qualities will pease-we KNOW that the styles and
patterns are the latest and most fashonable-and If
you've child that comes within the limits of the sizes
you can select for them from out these lots WONDER
FULLY good garments. To dispose of them is the
main idea with us. They are in OUR way.
Boys overcoats sizes up to II years Garments that
they can put right on now and wear with comfort
Those that were s10 when the lots were complete
are &C.
Those that were So when the lots were complete
Those that were 81 when the lots were complete
are "a.
Those that were So when the lots were complete
are $3.50.
Those that were s5 when the lots were complete
are So
Those that were "a when the lots were complete
are $3.50.
The Chidren's Overcoats run in sizes up to years.
Those that were IS. so are $3.50.
Those that were So 81 so.
Those that were $3.50 are 81. so.
Those that were 81 are $3.50.
Those that were SO are 81 So
The pants are in two lots-The 81 we've reduced
to Csc, and the 75c. ones we've reduced to Soc
There's not boy in Washington but needs an extra
pair Of pants and this is the chance for you to supply
that want.
TOMORROW SATURDAY. Is THE LAST DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

Minneapolis real estate dealers have decided
to urge the adoption of the Torrens system of
certifying land titles. By this plan the state,
for a small fee, guarantees all titles, and the
employment Of abstract Offices and title insur-
ance companies is done away with. The whole
work Of title insurance is to be put in charge of
q state officer called master of titles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

The republican Senators are still able to dis
tinguish between five or six birds in the hand
that they don't want and one in the bush that
they banker after. They have accordingly de-
cided to put Mr.. springer's territorial carry-all
bill on q high shelf to let the ink dry until the
round year brings their opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

By an inadvertent use of data the statement
was made in paragraph abiding to the inter-
state commission that Commissioner Bragg's
successor would be chosen next March. Judge
Bragg has been re-appointed and confirmed by
the Senate for a term ending Jan. l.1s95
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

Our ministers abroad may wear all the gilt
their army titles allow them, but they can't
put the word ambassador" on their calling
cards. They will have to march several ranks
down the line at state receptions, and grasp
royal hands that have been more or less
affected by the sweating palms of little dukes
and greasy princes from Tartary and Polynesia.
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Ir You Want TEE

LIZ You WANT TIE
GREATEST BARGAINS
That You have in CLOTHING, come al
once to the GIGANTIC BANKRUPT SALE
Mems Elegant Dress Suits s5. &C. and e.
Good Working Suits at 1878. "a. "a. sc, and as
Finest Grade of Black Sack and GETAWAY suits OF
Imported Corkscrew at 1915. ss, ss. so, and a.
few of those fine Prince Albert Suits left at 95
worth $40.
And overcoats at s465 s., 60. and Sc so. perfect
beauties; worth from Q l2 to $50 each.
Children's Suits from to Ia years. 1. 81 al g.
sls7. and 81; the finest quality at s2 25 So So ca
and $3.50; worth from 50 to slO.
Mems Working Pants. &c.
e.
Fine English Corduroy Pants sls7
Children's Knee Pants 33c, 3Sc, 4Oc, and Soc
This sale will POSITIVELY CLOSE in SIX DAYS
Please bear in mind the number,
e12 STREET NV
FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM NINTH.
BANKRUPT CLOTHING SALE.
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PHnADEIpmA STORE
Win offer balance Of Fur Trimmings
at less than cost to close.
Wool Hoods. Tobogsans and Fasci-
majors; price was 40 to Coo. now 25c
All that were 75c. to o.. now Soc
Afew pair left of the 5-p0und all
wool Blankets at $40.
full line Of Comforts
Special bargains in Table Linens
Napkins and Towels.
A case Of choice styles Spring
GinghAms at l21kc.
Great bargains in Tapestry carpeta
cARHART q LEIDY.
ja26 9os 9TH and 7Oe K st. nv.
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$5 GolD Prpcrs Fon So

10 someshine We DO not proniss you. nor DO We
think there IL amongst the many rusaer. Of 1he
Star any one foolish enough 10 believe th.,
there IL any business man phiisnthropic enouxh
10 sail his wares 1t any such rate. although
many advertisement would nearly convey that
ides-yet we assert, and the many who have -
tended our
GREAT cuT-pRrcE SALE
can tell You that we substantisie the assertion:
THAT we are at present giving more value
and more soOd. honest Shoe Leather for the
money than is offered by any other hOuss in
this city"
This tells the whole story in q nut shell.
The continued mid weather has failed to
move our Winter stock sufficiently. 30 our un-
usually low pnces must do IL"
One short visit 10 our House will give You q
better idea Of our low prices. than an entire
column Of figures, 50 take the hint and be ON
hand early al
wM HAHN q co.'s
RELIABLE SHOE HOUSE.
Main Store: SIC 9TH st.
west-End Store. 1922 Pa ave-
Capitol Hin Store: 2sl Pa ave- se
fe1-eo
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L1sr Or Souvenirs.

In publishing this Souvenir List we wish you to
recognize that It gives no idea Of the quality and
variety Of our stock An entire stock in some In
stances II quoted in single Line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

IN DOZ. ia WHITE MARSEILLES SPREADS
~ $l.19; worth S 80. 4o inch genuine Russian
Bath Towels 15c DOUBLE COMBINATION l24l
and l243 18th st. s.e. fel st
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DAnros & STRICKLAND

DArros & STRICKLAND
Call the attention of Gentlemen to their Large Stock
of Choice Footwear in the Leading and Popular Styles
at prices as low Is Good shoes can be produced
large invoice of our celebrated SIS Button, Lace
and waukenphast received to-day which. for styls.
Comfort and Durability have no equal
We have the Stock.
We have the Sizes.
Our Prices are correct
Call and We win please you.
ESQ Penna. Ava
ja2S-3m
ID ETINNED Tipped SAUCEPAN 8 CENTS, ONE
~ quart Coffee Pot cent?. large size flass Cream
and ei.. & TAofTf's. 1876 iztS & nv. ss5z-in
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CHILDRENS' HIGH CUT BUTTON SHOES 25c
~ Merriams Spring Heel, 3 TO g. Acc. Mems Self
acting Rubbers Csc KAUFMAN'S DOUBLE COM
BlNATION, 124l and l243 18th st. Sc. fe1-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

Buxcnrlps FAmIr TrA.
At SOC. pound.
(5prtng 1eaf)
It's Purity
has beei. attested
Government analysis.
Compare il
with any Dollar Tea
and you Will be convinced
OF the excellence Of this.
Sold only At
fsl-6s 1895 II st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-01

~ Warmers Nursing Corset, zoe; 200 Children's
Jerseys all wool, navy brown and garnet, 4ec KAUF
MANS Double Combination, 1241 and 1243 IL tn st.
Sc fist
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CARHART q LEIDY.

92s eth and 706 K 81. nv.