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BaLTroEr An OHro RmRoap

Schedule IN effect March 10. so
Leave " aShiE-ton from station cornerof New Jersey
For Ch,rag" and Northwest ycstibulod Limited er-
press daily : % a. m, express as D. m.
Tor .a,innst 81 Louis. and Indianapolis. express
For pi,;sburg and Cleveland. vcstibuled Limited er.
Prs r. TtaliE : % a. m aud eNTrcss :; % pm.
9 log Baltimore. week days, 90. . 30 $40. 30
$50 80; - minutes. 9 ~ %. - uIirlutesI.
utesl, . %. 30, -. ..,O 8 IL 6'45 30 : 90,
20 49, a. Iia a ~ 80 p n sunday 60 90
30. q ~. SO, 90 a4o. o 80 aud 4 30 y M
more, 90. 9 40. 30 IA IL 10, 3 :,5 b. q az,
hI,;5o = M sundays, $50 a. M, l.l5. BIS. 81,
Train: leave Batimore for WASHINGTON week days.
300. a:o5. 10 Is 90 minutes am; l5'i5. az
90, 3 90, / ; 90 minutes ) 90 g. 90. 4 50 %.
Is 900 100 as t hinu n1s 90 r Hos sun S 80
* 30 l:41, 100, -. 800. O.;I0. 30. ) .O5
For Annap@lis 6. 40 and 30 am. 70 and Rs
I, on SUNDAY Ii :, $50 am, $50 pm. Leave An
For stations on the Metropolitan Branch. 10 IA.
ttO q m. = % and - 80 pm
m, 1850, - 40, :, rs. Il .s0p' M
For Boy as and intermediate stations 200 D. NJ,
Church train leaves Washington on sunday at us
LOT Irei'Ilck' flolO a. m. - b and - 30 p. m
sundays. ! 10 D. IN.
Trains arrive from Chicago daily : - a. m and
9;'ib D. IA from Cincinnati and II Louis daily q 20
= 20 anu 'J::S5 ,. IN. mas
NEW YORK 4 PHTLADEIFHIA DIVISION.
For New York. Trenton, Newark and Elizabeth Y
J., IS:lN. - 30. 4 l - a. IN, - 30, - Nes-
uuuled limlted) and 10 SO D. M Buffet iarlor cars
OF Ell at - 90 4. m. MS
Tor fhlladeli hia. Newark, Wilmington and Chester
ISot, ''bO, Il - 80 80. - 10 - 90 and
'lO:3Op m For Atlantic city 4 - a. m
- FOR, inter" edIate points between Baltimore and
InLl,.'ll ila, % 20 a ~ = % aud - 30 ..
rains leave New York Tor Maslnngtn N. IS 40
night. p ~ w A-''0
. Trains leave PHILADELPHIA for Washington, .4.lO.
p. IN. -' 1919 '-'O
tExcent Sunday. DAILY. gSunday only
t'ase called for and checked from hotels and resi-
dcIcs hy Union Transfer Co On orders LETT al ticker
otEcrs. bl9 and 1891 Ia. ave.
". n CLEMENTS. CHAS a SfI-TT
,.o, Ovh' MAhaser Gen Pass. AIT.
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Beautiful Spring.

The beautiful spring. II has come,
And nature no longer is dome.
The frogs now are heard,
and the song of the beard,
While bumblebees merrily home.
The SOberest COW has 10 laugh
At the antics of her little caugh:
On King Winters tomb
The wild flowers DlOmb
And fresh eggs are cheaper by haugh
We sulphur now take for the blood,
And often get stuck in the mood;
The sunshine 50 warm.
And the load thunder starm
Make blossoms squeeze out of the hood,
The farmer. no longer in debt
Now plEnges the hens that will sebt
In water till they
Will promise to ley
For the boarders he's anxious 10 gebt.
Mosquitoes appear in the nights,
As eager as ever for Dlghts:
The girls and the boys
With right merry nOys,
Come out with tops, hooples and Rights.
'1is beautiful spring. and We should
Bird operas hear in the would:
and bask in the sun.
I'LL hCuse-cleaning dun,
Makes husbands feel happy and gould.
III. &. DODGE.
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ness was continued I'M
til 1878 by l!r. Wash b.
Williams. He then re-
tired. and Mr.. Walter
ID. Williams went into
business fer himself.
Mr.. Williams remem-
bers the time when
there were not DAYS
enough in the week to
hold all the sales. This
was during the war.
when the numerous
changes incident to the
unsettled condition of
affairs made the auc-
tloneer's business par
ticularly an active one.
Mr.. Williams is a man
of small stature. but
when he mounts the
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years old he became an
employee in the leading
auction house i'll Balti-
more. He came to this
city eighteen years ago
and by energy and hard
work built mp the bust
ness which he so sue
cessfUlly carries on at
637 Louisiana avenue.
His partner retired
from the firm some time
ago. but Mr.. Weeks
still retains the firm
name, although he is
alone. Like most auc-
tiOneers. MIR. Weeks has
a fOndness for the auc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

r5s' The EVENING STAR is everywhere recog-
nized and admitted to be, in every quality. the
leading and favOrite newspaper of the National
Capital, alike in the counting-room. the work
shop, and the family circle. Pretty much
everybody i'll the District reads il regularly. 1t
is therefore much the best advertising medium
in the city; and, in proportion to circulation,
lis ADVERTISING rates are also much tie cheapest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

name not because of mis-
advanced age. for he is
really the youngestman
i'll the business in this
city, but on account of
the initials of his chris
uan name. which has a
centennial significance
at this time. Ever since
1875. when Mr.. Sticknev
went into the real es-
tate business. he has
practiced the art of SELL
ing real estate at auc-
ton. and now he has the
reputation of arOusing
a good many neighbour
hoods i'll the course of a
week by the sound OF
the auctioneer's bell.
His knowledge of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

thirty-fve years an auc-
tiOneer in this city.
His cheeks are rudy
with the glow of sturdy
health and his voice
rings ont steadily and
true. Mr.. bowling was
born i'll Baltimore and
came to this city when
a young boy. He first
learned how to handle
an aUctioneer's belland
hustle the goods ont on
the sidewalk while in
the employ of J. c. Nc
CURE Il Co. This was
-. ag Al. III -.
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grew distasteful to
young Duncanson. and
after a service of two
months he returned to
his position in Wallis
auction house. He has
"stuck to his knitting"
ever since. Associated
with him in Mr.. Walls
establishment was Mr..
Thomas Bowling. and
the two were the prin-
cipal statesmen. In 1873
he started in business
for himself in cOnnec-
ton with his brother
and Mr.. bowling. The
new firm was styled
DuncansOn, Bowling Il
Co. and the partnership
was limited 10 one wear.
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-
They secured the building at the southeast cor
ner OF 9Th and ID streets, where Mr.. Duncan
sons business is now carried on. Upon the ex-
pIratIOn of the year Mr.. bowling retired from
the firm and went into business for himself.
The firm then became Duncanson Bros, but III
a few weeks afterward Mir. DuncansOn's brother
died. The firm name. however. has remained
unchanged. Mr.. DuncansOns tall. slim figure
Is familiar to the people OF the city. He Is
known not only as the capable and energetic
head of a large and thriving business. but he
Is identified with hume rous financial and char
liable institutions. His ability and honorable
life has given him position and standing IN
the community which rarely Is the good for
tune of a man of his age to enjoy.
Walter IL. Williams.
Another auctioncer of high standing is Mr..
Walter b. Williams He was bred to the bust
ness. Born in Maryland and coming to this
city when a child. he entered boy of four
teen the auction house of Green Williams
which was located at the southeast corner of
It'll and ID streets. A. Green. who began the
auction business in this city i'll 1890. and Mr..
Wash i. Williams. the furniture dealer were
the members of the firm. In the year 1871 the
firm removed to the corner of 10th and ID
streets where lir. Williams is now carrying on
business. This is famous auction corner
For here Mr.. Dyer. who was one of the auc-
tiOneers in the early history of the city. con-
Quoted his business, and here subsequently the
well-known house of J. G. McGurc * Co. was
located. Mr.. Green died i'll 1874. and the bust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20
Written for THE EVENING STAR.
ESTHETIC BATHROOMS.
Baths that Vie in Splendor with Those
of the Roman Emperors.

MRS. W. K. VANDERBILT HAS ONE OF THE RICHEST
BATHROOMS IN THE woRLD-MIRRoRs, MARBLES
AND FREsCoEs-SEw YORK BATHROOMS IN THE
FRENCH sTYLE-CoP1Es OF PoMPEIIAS BATHS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

rvIce O: that nrm IN
l~Ul. When Mcclure <
co. retired from busi-
r,S, IN l~G7. Mr.. Lati-
NOR formed a partner
sLIp with Bishop
Cooper. the firm being
lstI'ner d Cooper.
Their place Of business
was az the southwest
corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue aud lIth street.
THIS urm had charge of
all the government hos
Iltll sales and other i'm
IurtGut auction busi-
Hcss. Mr.. Cooper died
IL ISL gFl ftfn fbn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

BUILDING PAPERS, MORTAR COLORs, I'M
Dported Portland, Il. Top kosendale, and Ansietam
Garments. Moth Proof Paper and Charcoal
xnh29 T. WALKER Sons, 2O4 10th 81 nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20
ANCHOR LIME

ANCHOR LINE
Atlantic Express Service.
LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN.
Steamship CITY OF ROME from New York
WEDNESDAY. May i, May % June 20, July "a
Balloon passage, 600 90 . 90, Second Class. ESQ.
GLASGOW SERVICE
steamers every saturday from New York TO
GLASGOW and LONDONDERRY.
Cabin Passage 70 GLASGOW, Londonderry Liverpool.
$50 and eco. Second Class. $50.
Steerage passage. either service, go.
Saloon Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates
Traveller Circular Letters of Credit and Drafts
for any amount issued at lowest current rates.
For books Of tours, tickets further information
Apply 70 HENDERSON BROS, New York.
q. W. MOSS. 92l Pennsylvania NV,
Washington mhyo-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

The Cincinnati Enquirer published a story
April l to the effect that the price of beer had
been reduced in that city to two cents a glass
The rush to the saloons that day was simnIv
enormous, and the customers did not find that
they had been hoaxed till they came to paw for
their beer. Taking into consideration the fact
that this was played on Cincinnati it is gener-
any regarded the cruelest LIST Of April hoax of
the age Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

auction rostrum and begins to address IA crowd
on business. his voice and manner convey the
impression that he is at least feet tall.
George Stickney.
The centennial auctioneer Is Mr.. Geo. W
Stickney. His friends have given him this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

ton block. and so he generally cries the
sales himself. His long experience in business
has given him the facility which marks the
Skilled auctioneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20
HAMBURG-AMERIcAN PACKET co.

III AMbI hi-AMEkICAN PACkEI CO ca,
llEAPkESS SEkNlCE between New York. South
aInpton and Hamburg by the tWin-screw steamers
Of 10000 tons and 1000 horsepower. Fast time TO
London and the Continent. Steamers unexcelled for
safety, speed and comfort.
REGULAR SERVICE: Every Thursday from New
York 20 Plymouth LondonD CherbOursS N6ris) and
Hamburg. Through tickets TO London and Paris.
Excellent fare Rates eextremely low, Apply 20 the
General Office, No 81, General Passage Once,
Broadway, New York Z. B. RICHARD a co.
r. J. CoR1Is, Manager. 81 Broadway, New York
mh3O-sStu-4m Or EDw #. DRoOP a25 Pa ay
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

DoToNIAC TRANSPORTATION LINE
For Baltimore and River Landings. Steamer Sue
Capt GeOghegan. leaves Stephensou's Wharf every
sunday at 4o'clock y. IN. For further Information
apply to
STEPHENSON BRO.
mh6-6m 9Th It. wharf.
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Charles Weeks.

Mr.. Charles Weeks is an old-time auctioneer.
Thirty years ago lie went into the business and
has known 10 other. When he was eighteen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20
OCEAN STEAMERS.
CHoRT ROUTE TO LONDON.
- NOkpDEITSCHERL IOYn s co

Fast Express steamers.
To Southampton Iondon Hayrel Bremen.
q, Saale, We'd April -, nm. Ems. sat- April %.
Sat, May IL, > pm.
Comfortable staterooms. excellent table luxurious
saloon appointments. Prices LIST cabin, 90 and up
ward berth, according to location "a cabin, $50 nd
sdU AN adult steeraee at low rates. Apply 10 T. y.
DROOP, S25 Penn ave. apis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

Eshed firms in the city. and they occupied the
building az the northwest corner of 10th and u
streets. Alr. Bowling here developed talent
for public speaking from an auctiOneer's block
which ne still retains. ". l.. Wall. who car
rIed on an extensive auction business az the
southwest corner Of PENNSYLVANIA avenue and
9th street. where the Marble building now
stands. secured Mr.. DOwling's services
and ms connection with that house was
one OF long standing. While with Mr.
Wall he established the horse bazaar on
Louisiana avenue. which is still in existence
Tie also started in business for himself IN
Georgetown while still employed by Mr. Wall
In 1913 he formed partnership for one wear
with Nr- G. C. DuncansOn. ana at the expira-
tiOu of that time he bought out the auction
business OF Latimer & Cleary and went into
business for himself at the southwest corner of
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and llth street. where he
E.s been ever since.
Mr.. Bowling home is in Georgetown but
he has several fine farms near Cabin John
bridge. where he goes for rest and relaxation
IhcS. farms he has by intelligent sunervi=ion
and liberal outlay. brought up to a high con-
dliIOn Of Improvement. lie has in fact in his
farming operations shown the same shrewdness
and energy that hc has displayed in the con-
dlct OF hi7 large and successful city business.
Nr. bowling has recently purchased the large
house. the home of the late J. c. McGuire. on
J. street. between 9th and eth streets. which he
Will occupy a. his city residence Mr. Bowling
ha- " kHc"ledC@ Of property values and a char
'-N''L l'a iutt ElslN tiitl cause his advice to be
much sought ~ those making purchases or in
ycstmeuts.
Mark Latimer.
When Mr.. Bowling bought the business of
Laiimer X Cleary the former retained his CON-
necton with the house. In his specially as
GUctloneer OF works Of art and personal effects
Mr.. Mark Latimer has a wide reputation. His
round. jolly face and short figure have formed
the personal element in most Of the lannon's
auctions for q number of years past Next to
Mr.. Downing. Mr. Latimer is the oldest auc-
toneer IN the business. although he is a young
man He learned the alphabet OF the trade
with j. C. Mcclure * Co.. having entered the
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values of real estate in the District is the re-
suit of a careful study of the market. Such
knowledge Is of special Importance to an auc-
tioneer. and no doubt much OF Mr.. Stickney 5
success NAV be attributed to his thorough
equipment in this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20
MT. VERMONT MT. VERNON!

NJ VERMONT MT. VERNON
STEAMER W. W. CORCORAN
Leaves Gthstreet wharf daily Except sunday NJ
Vernon and River Landings far down as Glymont.
at 10 O'Clock a. m Returning, reaches Washington
about $3.50 y. N
sl6 l. L. BLAKE Captain
NOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Il NEW IRON STEAMER "MAkEFIELD"
Leaves 7th-street wharf on MONDAYS THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS al a. m. Returning TCFSDAYS
FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS p. IA, touching AZ River
Landings as far as Nomini Creek Va ST Clements BAY
and IeonacdtoNn, Nd. Connects with d and o r. X At
ShelheIds. See schedule. JOHN Is. PADGETT, AIT
q. W. RIDLEY. Manager ia25
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Thomas Bowling.

familiar face is that of Mr.. Thomas Dow
hing. He Is the veteran of the auction business
in this city. His beard and hair are now be-
coming sPrinkled with gray, but he is not an
Old man. although he has been for more than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-20

bleached suit of feminine hair has a rival in
the rage of the bleached masculine blonde
muStache. From some cause, no telling what
blonde mustaches came into high favor and
now there is on sale liquid guaranteed 10
change any colored mustache to the ever to
be-sought-after blonde hue" and it is no IN
common thing to see nobby golden mustache
tringing the mouth of youthful looking
darker-haired gentleman.
THE NEW TANGLED COAT.
A rather doubtful craze-so far as extensive
patronage is concerned-is the new tailless
dress coat, properly worn when calling. at
operas or afternoon teas This innovation IL
an English affair Americanized. and is known
abroad as the "Cowes coat" Here il is called
the Tuxedo" and is simply the regulation
dress coat in front and boys bob-taii Jacket
behind. 1t is made of fine ribbed black cloth
with rolled collar of black silk and has three
pockets without flaps With .'Tuxedo"i ia worn
a black satin necktie, a black or white Iow-cut
vest, which if black may be embroidered
around the lapel, and a low hat which is a
requisite accompaniment. 1t was rage last
winter Tor the deft-ingered girl to work and
present to her especially favored admirer a
handsomely embroidered black silk lapel for A
waistcoat-a successor to the old-tme hat band.
ana When one now sees gentleman rugged out
IN the Tuxedo" abridgement and q daintily
embroidered waistcoat it may be set down az
certain that the wearer's best girl" is not far
away.
THE SUMNER GIRL.
Mild as may be the coming summers breezes
they will take many q capricious turn. The
summer girl" as she is called, is already at
work, real hard, fatiguing work, thinking of
what the prevalent craze will be. OF course
the industrious" rage will bob up again
quite as carefully chosen as her summer ward
robe is the line of delicate fancy work with
which she will while away a languid summer
morning or the stupid ennui Of a rainy day.
None better than she knows how greatly
piece OF embroidery, the tone and material
cunningly selected to match clever morning
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-12-27
Live Like Lovers.

Married people should treat each other
like lovers all their lives--then they
would be happy. Bickering and quar-
reling would soon break off love affairs /;
consequently lovers indulge in such only
to very limited extent. But some
poople-men and women both-whcn
they arc once married, think they can
do just as they please. and it makes no
difference. They make q great mis-
take. 1t will make all the difference in
the world. Women should grow more
devoted and men fonder after marriage,
{ they have the slightest idea of being
HAPPY as wives and husbands. II i
losing sight of this fundamental til
which leads to hundreds of divoT
Yet many man will scold his wife
would never think of breathing harsh
word to his sweetheart and many
wife will be glum and morose on her hus-
hands return who had only smiles and
words of cheer for him when he was her
suitor. How can such people expect TO
| be happy
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z oetieal.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS.

In the rush of early morning,
When the red burns through the gray,
A nd the wintry world lies waiting
For the glory of the day,
Tn en- we hear titful rustlng
Just without upon the STAIR
See small white phantoms coming,
Catch the CLEAN of sunny hair.
Are they Christmas fairies stealing
Rows of little socks to fill,
Are they angels floating hither
With the message of good will?
What sweet spells are these elves weaving.
As like larks they chirp and singp
Are these palms of peace from heaven
That these lovely spirits bringp
Rosy feet upon the threshold,
Eager faces peeping through
With the first red ray of sunshine,
Chanting cherubs come In view;
Mistletoe and cleaning holly,
Symbols of blessed day,
In their chubby hands they carry,
Streaming all along the way.
Well we know them, never weary
OF this innocent surprise;
Waiting, watching, listening always
With full hearts and tender eyes
While our household angels,
White and golden in the sun,
Greet us with the sweet Old welcome
"Merry Christmas, every oneW
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U N D Z r w e A r

is complete and prices low.
The Hosiery and Glove Department is well
stocked.
Smith Il Angeles celebrated fast black
Hose and Ilai-bose all sizes.
The best Kid Glove at u dollar to lie found,
better al 81 rs and 81 so.
The celebrated c. p. Corset with others
from soc to $l 90.
Flannels, Blankets, Comforts, Spreads, Ia
BILE Damasks
Napkins, Towels, Dovlies, Turkey Red
Damask.
Gnghams, Prints, Sheelings and Domes-
tics.
Gentlemen's and Boys Cassmeres and
heavy Cloths
Trimmings, Dress Buttons and Notions.
BARGAINS in Handkerchiel's and White
Goods.
aae- With accommodating statesmen, who
will consider il pleasure to show you goods,
| invite Your patronage.
va | will be pleased to see my Montgom-
cry county customers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-12-27
PLENTY OF LIGHT

A Solid Oak 3-Pc Bedroom Suit,
$2S.
Our Turcoman Curtains for $15 per
pair.
Our Solid Oak Suit at $45 per set
A line Of French Cretones at Csc per
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-12-27
BLACK FAILE FRANCAIS,
MOURNING GOODS

of which my assortment is complete.
with the best and cheapest to be found
NY assortment of Gents, Ladies' and
Childrcu's
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-12-27
tn. SYPHERD & CO.,
DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE.
Loans Negotiated. Rents Collected.
No. 1907 F Street, N. W.,
WASHINGTON, D G.

WE pay particular attention to the buy
w ing and selling of Farms and Small
Country Homes near, or easy OF access TO
Washington CITY. We have constant calls
for such properties along the line of the Me-
tropolitan Branch II. r.
Parties having such property for sale OF
rent will find it to their advantage to place
il 10 our hands il will be literally adver.
tised, and prompt and energetic effort made
| to find customers for the same.
sen Cts
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

COLORADO, with its varied mineral
resources, promises to make an inter-
esting exhibit at the approaching fall
exposition at Chicago, which opens Sep
tember aud continues six weeks.
Would it rot be an excellent opportu-
nifty for the Nebraska state develop
ment board to secure suitable space in
the Chicago exposition building and
present to the best possible advantage
the products Of this state? Thousands
of visitors from Illinois, Indiana, wis
consin and Michigan attend the Chi
cago exposition. They are just the
class of people who would be interested
in Nebraskas resources. An exhibit,
consequently, would advertise the state
and would attract their attention, with
the result of inducing the immigration
of thrifty population to our borders.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

idea to arrange the stars OF the flag in
such n manner as to represent one
large white star, made up of forty-two
smaller ones. There is much TO COM
mend this conception. It combines
utility, inasmuch at distance, espec-
tally at sea, the one star-arranged flag
would make the field of blue far more
conspicuous than it is at present. In
an aesthetic point OF view the star-ar-
ranged flag is decidedly more attractive
than one of stiff, parallel lines. New
states could be easily represented on
this flag by placing additional stars in
the center of the great star without de-
stroying its symmetry and beauty. There
is, finally, more significance in this lat
ter arrangement, inasmuch as the
ideality of the union-E Pluribus
Unum-is preserved and brought WV
idly before the mind through the Ian
guage of the eye. 1t is to be hoped that
Mr.. Spinner's beautiful conception will
be consummated, and that the "Star
Spangled Banner" will be made one in
reality as it is in idealitv.