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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
A Muscular Blacksmith.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
The renowned "Muskelmann" Of Dresden
ought to have place in Mr.. Oscar wilde's next
excursus upon artists models. A few years ago
a well-known painter pursuaded this remarka-
BILE man. on account of the magnifcently mus
cular build Of his body, to forsake his own
trade-that of blacksmith-andt take mp the pro-
fession of model" His fame has become so
great that he is even called into Italy, Belgium,
France and Spain to sit to painters and sculp-
tors. In order to preserve for future artists
an exact duplicate of his extraordinary Michael
Angelesque figure while he is in the fullness
of his powers the director of the Royal Saxon
Porzellanfabrik at Nielsen lately invited him
to that place in order that cast from life
might be taken Of the upper part Of his body.
The muscular development of the Dresden
muskelmann is so complete and detailed that
even the least and slightest cord of every mus
Gle stands forth prominently, and Ibis whole
body looks, as one critic says, las if it were
woven together, or plated like basket work. "
His muscles have such a hardness that they
feel to the touch as if they were carved in
wood. The director of the Nielsen factory
paid him fee of 800 marks for the casting Of
his torso"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
The Germans in Zanzibar,


SERIOUS CHARGES OF MALADMINIsTRATIoN FROM
AN ENGLISH SOURCE.
A dispatch to the London Times from Zanzi-
bar says: "a grave pecuniary embarrassment
is reported to be impending for the sultan of
Zanzibar. Facts have leaked out which indi-
cate that his treatment at the hands of the Ger
man East Africa company is absolutely unpar-
alleled. Since the beginning of its operations
it is stated that the sultans direct cash loss has
been over 450, 900 rupees, and his constructive
loss ten times that amount The company ex-
acted the payment of every penny to which it
would be entitled if in prosperous working
order. In addition to the value of the losses
it sustained at Kilwa and elsewhere the sultan
is compelled to pay monthly 10000 rupees to
recoup the company for the cost of theoret-
ical administration which has been practically
abandoned since September. The company
has thus driven avast body of malcontents into
the insurgent ranks, hating the sultan and the
company alike as responsible for their destruc-
ton, and it has nearly destroyed the snltan's
power. The French mission is soliciting dona-
tions to defray the expense of keeping 5000
refugees from Bagamoyo."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
His Final Farewell.

From the Boston Budget
He had been wondering for some time how
he could escape from the tolls that were gently
creeping around him and break the spell Of soft
converse and witching eyes. An opportunity
came at last As she ended a spirited descrip-
ton of her journey through the Alps she said
impulsively, "Oh, Mr.. Slowpace, think you
ought to travelr' He looked at her rigidly,
rose slowly, and grasped his hat mo woman
shall say that twice to me-" he remarked with
a firm and desperate voice. Il knew it was
after IL o'clock, but thought-that isl hoped
no matter. Farewell, Miss Phineweb-I will
travel!' And he did-with alacrty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

enveloped in loose robes, concealing them
entirely. After retiring to the improvised
ang-pang of the legation and arranging
themselves they descended to the dining-room
and ate their first dinner in Washington. Their
dinner costume consisted of the richest fabrics
of their silk-producing and silk-weaving coun-
try. The skirt was Of indigo-hued rich native
silk cut long and en- traine, in the style of ladies
shade Of blue silk, trimmed with white.
Their shoes were light colored Corean cloth
sandals. Their thick raven tresses were held
down smoothly against, the. head and
fastened in sort OF "a long
hai E. Ar Around md their waists they wore
a belt of heavy material, which not only di-
vides the upper and lower portions Of the
body, and gives the outlines of beauty to the
figure, but is also utilized for holding the end
of the train when not in use for display, it
being brought gracefully around on the right,
and tucked in the belt, the end hanging over
in front The Japanese ladies', who associate
only among each other, according to custom,
are
VERY EXACT IN THEIR ToILETTES,
and are more graceful in the use of their train
than the majority of their western sisters. An
American lady will carry her train, when not
in use over her arm. The Corean lady, bring
ing it gracefully around her person, hangs the
end over her belt her arms being free. The
of age, and are the wives or ruling
women of the domestic surroundings of the
Corean officials. 1t is now a question
at the legation as to how much they will be
permitted to mingle among people in the un-
restrained manner OF this country. They have
never been looked upon by men other than
their possessions under their customs. 1t is
thought, however, that after awhile they will
be taken occasionally into the higher official
society of the capital. At the legation Mrs.
Allen drops in to see them every day in order
to keep them in good spirits and add to their
contentment, which they say is very great
They are looking forward to more freedom.
LARGER LEGATION RESIDENCE WANTED.
The presence Of the wives Of the two officials
is already manifested in the purpose to secure
larger residence for the accommodation Of
the legation. The women's quarters must be
more commodious. and the general business
and economy of this interesting official and
domestic household requires additional room.
After short time, perhaps, when Prince PAX
or his successor arrives, this will be done,
if not sooner. The present intention Is to
get settled in a larger building before the
ladies of the legation take their first lessons in
mingling among men as well as women in west
ern style. The interesting little feminine
Ooreans are we'll educated in their feminine ac-
complishments and read in the characters Of
| their native land.
The advices brought over say that his royal
highness, the king, is eminently satisfied with
the success of the legation at Washington,
and is disposed to encourage it and make it
worthy of his government. DEB. r. K.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

soils portraitnre Of juleps should the Missis
sippi river flow pure whisky, its banks grow
mint, and every bush along its shores hang
with tumblers. spoons, and sugar. But there
oysters on the "half-shelr' with as much en-
joyment land at much less expense), as dis
terminating man. The drum-fsh is the most
audacious foe Of them all, making periodical
ana plratlcal excursions to the various oyster
beds, branching and devouring indiscrimi-
nately. The crab, on the other hand less
demonstrative but equally as destructive
saunters leisurely along. seemingly out
for a pleasant stroll, when, coming upon the
unsuspecting and peaceful oyster, with its
valves apart, taking its morning or afternoon
meal, he seizes the opportunity and suddenly
fills the aperture with sand, and with the dex-
terlty and shamelessness of a sneak thief. yanks
the victim bodily out Of its house and home,
and makes luncheon Of it for the trouble.
The oyster feeds regular with the ebbing and
flowing Of the tide. and knowing this the willy
crab makes the most Of it. and gets good liv-
ing cheaply. The star fish also gets in some
fine work after fashion Of his own. A school
OF them will settle down upon an oyster-bed
and each one will plant himself upon an oyster
shell and quietly wait till the inevitable feed
ing time comes. when he, instead of the oyster,
will perform the act of eating. Millions Of
oysters are destroyed annually by these sub
marine gourmands.
THE PEARL IN THE OYSTER.
demonstration OF fine particle OF sand or
grit between the valves of the oyster, when
they are separated, is exceedingly irritating.
and when it is impossible to rid himself of it,
otherwise the oyster resorts to the sensible ex-
pedient Of coating il over with layer of pearly
matter. This coating becomes globular and
polished by the agitation of The waters and
the vermicular motion of the oysters tentacles,
and this is what is popularity known as the
'oysters pearl"
THE OYSTERS BOSOM FRIEND.
There is a crabbish-looking little individual
often found snugly esconced in the shell that
was for long time regarded as parasite or YER
minous inhabitant upon the oyster but this little
mollusk SO highly priced as dainty tid-bit by
epicures, is a species of the crab, though dis
tinct from the common crab or cancer pagurus
They are found in nearly all the oysters of the
Chesapeake bay and slip IN and out of the valves
of the oyster when opened for feeding and
are imprisoned when their departure is
too long delayed. From $50 specimens of these
crabs taken from oysters in various localities
in the Chesapeake bay every one proved to be
females and full of eggs. The males of this
species are exceedingly rare-in fact so seldom
found it is astonishing how propagation is
effected and. maintained 1t is an historical
fact that George Washington was exceedingly
fond of these crabs and upon the occasion of
his dining at the house of lady admirer a
half pint of them was secured, with much
trouble and expense, for his repast, to his great
surprise and delight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACT
OVER A MILLION DISTRIBUTED
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1865 for Edu-
cationAl and Charitable purposes, and its franchise
made part of the present State Constitution in 1879
by an overwhelming popular vote
Its MAMMOTH DRAWINGS take place Semi An
nqally, June and December), and its GRAND SIN
GLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take place in each Of the
other ten months OF the year, and all drawn IN
public, 1t the Academy of Music New Orleans, La
FAMED FOR TWENTY YEARS,
FOR INTEGRITY OF ITS DRAWINGS AND
PROMPT PAYMENT OF PRIZES.
Attested a. follows:
I've do hereby ceTtf that s1peruise the arrange
sneas FOR all the monthly and Semi nnudi Dratia0s
The Louisiana Sf0fs Lottery Company and IN
manage ana coHtroi the DruunOs Themselves. and that
The same are conducted trfh honesty. ydtress and "a
Jranv o. this ceTftode pfth Jac-s1ates or s
natures attached, ita ITS advertisements"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
Chronic Pleurisy Cured.

I. E. Callen, Garfield, Pawnee county, Kansas,
writes:
II have been for some years troubled with pleu-
retic pains in my left side. which come on In ne
beginning Of winter, and are 90 severe that ! am
confined 70 the house. During the past winter
used two ALLcocK's PLAefRRs on my left side, and
after the frst week Al pain left me and was per-
fectly able 70 attend % my business After wear
ing them two weeks would wash them Oh with .
umoo during the past winter, and must say
ALLoocK's PLAsrED are an shss they are repre-
scented % be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
Unobtrusive Piety.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"Spotcash, who is that gentleman that went
out of the store just now?"
THE Rev. Mr.. Goodman. J. thought you
knew him, Oneprice. He is our pastor"
Your pastor, Spotcash? Are you a member
of church?'
'Of course am. I've been a member for
twenty years."
''And have been in partnership with you for
fifteen years and never suspected your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
The Weather and Divorce.

From the New York tribune
''You would not suppose" said q man who
keeps a record Of the weather, 'that nv bust
ness would call me into divorce case, the par
ties to which had never seen or heard of.
Much less would you suppose that the judgment
in the case would rest on my testimony. I was
once called to court to give testimony in a
case which had been going on for some
time. was questioned carefully and
cross questioned about the weather on q
certain day in a certain year. BY referring TO
my records and weather tables found that on
that day heavy rain fell continually from
morning until night, and that a strong gale of
wind blew throughout the day. After testify
ing to that effect left the courtroom and
went back to my work. afterward learned
that in this suit husband had sued for abso-
lutte divorce from his wife. Testimony had
been given that on the day the record Of which
gave, his wife had left his house with another
man. The weather, according to the testi-
mony, had been clear and pleasant Ny records
disproving this had turned the whole case, and
the husband lost his suit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
The City Markets.


The official price current of the Washington
wholesale produce market quotes -four as dull
and in buyers favor; best at S6.40; standard
brands, s5. Supply of milling grades of grain
light; best prices-wheat, S105; rye, IS; corn,
Ali oats, .33 to .35. Hay market is active; best
prices-clover, S11 to S13; new timothy, STA
els; mixed, SLASH Butter market about
same as last report; choice Virginia and Mary
land, 20 to %; good roll butter, LEA. 10; COM
mon, .10a.12; creamery, fair, 81 to fancy,
.29. There is a general feeling that
the butter market has touched bottom,
occasioned by the fact that the products of
most nearby creameries, which have been
depended on to quite an extent, heretofore,
for fine butter, are nearly all wintery, bitter
and off flavor as to color or both. Low grades
still dull and plentiful Eggs are lower, near
by .14a.15, western same. Poultry market
easier, choice drawn turkeys, liza. 10, undrawn,
10, live, TO- chickens, drawn, .10a11, I'M
drawn. .09a. 10, live, .10a.12; ducks, dressed,
.1la.12 live, .09a. 10; geese, live, 40a. 60 each.
dressed, .08 to 10 per pound. Quail, S2aS3
per dozen; pheasants, 50 to So; grouse, IS to Sc.
green fruits large and prices low, best New
York apples, S1.25 to Sl.50 per barrel Virginia
and Maryland, S1aS1.25 Supply Of Florida
oranges liberal, at $3.50 per box; mesinas,
"a 50aS6.50. There is daily call for dried
apples, peaches and cherries, prices, sliced
apples, .04a0511, quartered, .03a.04 peaches,
choice, .09a 10, unpeeled halves and quarters,
.04a.05; choice evaporated .20a.22, unpealed,
.l0a.1 II. Irish potatoes in heavy receipt, New
York, .40a.4 As per bushel Virginia and Mary
land, .30a.40 Onions steady, at so per bushel.
demand, good calves are bringing better
prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
Mccarthy is a World. Beaten.

THE BANTAM-wEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.
The battle between Harry Walton, of Phila-
delphia, and Cal. Mccarthy, of Jersey City, to
decide the American championship in the BAN
tam-weight class was decided at Gloucester,
N. j., last night in favor of Mccarthy. Seventy
five sports from New York and fifty from Phila-
delphia were at the ring side, which was
pitched in the attic of a vacant mansion on the
outskirts of Gloucester. The conditions called
for fight to the finish, according to Marquis
of Queensbury rules. with skin gloves, for the
bantam-weight championship of America and
q purse of $3.50. Tickets sold for $40 each.
Mccarthy foughta clever battle, and knocked
Walton out in the fifth round. The Knockout
was one of the strangest ever Witnessed Wal
ton Owed from one end of the ring to the
other, and then ended by rolling all over the
floor Mccarthy showed himself to be world
beaten He is twenty years Of age, stands
feet ~ inches tail, and weighed ia pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
A Difficult Problem.

From the Boston Transcript
Superstitious Young Man Ito Clairvoyant-
"Can you reveal the dark secrets of the fu-
ture?"
Clairvoyant-''With the aid of my powerful
horoscope 1 can, for so cents; but must go
into q trance first"
Young Man-"An right; here's your so cents,
and you can get into your trance as soon as you
like. / only want to ask you one question.
(Clairvoyant in a trance.) Do Sullivan and
Kilrain ever mean to fght?"
Clairvoyant (arousing from the trance)-
"Here's your so cents. young man; you must
ask me something easier"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
THE SAMOAN QUESTION.
England Distrustful of Germany-Ger-
mans Fire on an American Ship.

The National Zeit,Gng, of Berlin, referring to
the action of the senatorial committee at WASH
ington on the Somoan affair, says that the
measures for the protection of the autonomy
of the Samoan islands are superhuous, because
it is not threatened by any one. The sole in
terest' of America consists in not allowing good
relations with Germany to be jeopardized by a
few intriguing Adventures.
The Tossische Zeitung, criticising the argu-
ment in the Cologne Gazette Of Thursday, holds
that it would be mistake to attach no import
ance to the measures taken by President Cleve-
land merely because he is to be shortly sue
ceeded by Mr.. Harrison. 1t points out that
the authority for dealing with foreign affairs
rests with the committee of the Senate. and
warns the semi-officiai press that it would be
unwlse to try to appease the German public
with "fallacious Illusions
A London dispatch saws: ''Germanys view
of the Samoa middle and the Zanzibar uues-
ton causes distrust in admiralty circles Mys-
terious silence is maintained regarding her
naval reinforcements 1t is stated at the for
eign Office that America means business and
that the American naval officers in Samoa ex-
press confidence in their ability to hold their
own"
Lord Salisbury had long interview yester-
Gay with Count Won Hatzfeldt. the German
ambassador. The former is indisposed.
A dispatch to the Paris Temps from Zanzibar
says: IAN American sailing vessel, bound from
Zanzibar to Madagascar was fired on by Ger
man vessel and one of her masts was broken ~
The London Standards Berlin correspondent
says: Mr.. Bayards implied attack upon the
German policy in Samoa has caused great irri-
tation here, but that feeling is suppressed. In
the meantime. many think that England and
Germany should establish Joint protectorate,
to which America would not object"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

Richard Smith, Choctaw Indian, was hanged
yesterday at Fort Smith, Ark, for the assassi-
nation Of Thomas Pringle, in the Indian terri.
tory, March %, 1883. On the gallows he took
the crucifx in his hands, and, kissing it, said
81 swear that I'm innocent of the crime for
which suffer. Goodbye"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

Cur THE WIRES TO PREVENT REpRrEvr.-
Chas. Blackman, colored, was hanged at Ella
vile, Ca, yesterday, in the presence of an i'm
mense crowd, for the murder of Stonewall Tom
dee, white, in 1885. Blackman is supposed to
have killed Tondee because the latter was too
intimate with his wife. Blackman had been
convicted Of the murder three times. and each
time his lawyer secured q new trial The peo-
pie were 90 afraid Gov. Gordon would interfere
and stay Blackman's execution that the tele-
graph wires were cut in order to prevent the
transmission of message from Atlanta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

~RENENDER that the payment Of prisss a
GUARANTEED BIZ FOUR NATIONAL BANKS Of Nee
orleans and the tickets sgnsd by the President a
IN INSTITUTION whose chartered lights srs recognized
In the highest coufs: therefors bswars of I'll tmttn
taons or anonymous schsDsa"
ONE DOLLAR il the price Of the smallest psrs
or fraction Of . Ticket ISSUED ~ ue IN sny pnv-
Dollar d swtndle Al6-wks4u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

Mr.. Edward McGlynn has addressed letter
to Archbishop Corrigan, OF New York, protest
ing against the prelate's pastoral letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

A Bro STRIKE IN THE Coke REGION EXPECTED.
1t is believed at Pittsburg that the coke opera
tons in the Connellsville, Pa, region are pre-
pairing for strike. An enthusiastic meeting
Of the Miners progressive union was held last
night, at which it was unanimously agreed to
go out February If their demands for 10 per
cent increase in pay is not acceded to. II was
further agreed not to accept overtures of CO.
operation offered by Knights of Labor. Mem
bers Of this organization will meet tonight,
and II is given out by leaders that strike will
surely be ordered. Should there be strike
fully 1000 men will go out. They ask for 10
per cent advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
War on West Point Terminal.

A PETITION IN RICHMOND COURTS FOR FORFEITURE
OF CHARTER.
A Richmond special to the Baltimore Ameri-
can January rs, says: Mr.. Samuel Dickson, OF
Philadelphia, and Mr.. DeCosta, of New York,
counsel Of compliments, presented to Attorney
General Ayers to-day q petition with the re-
quest that it be filed in the circuit court OF
Richmond, for writ of quo warranto for the
purpose of FORGETTING the franchises OF the
Richmond and West Point Termina company.
The request was granted by the attorney gen.
eral, and February 8 was fixed for another
hearing.
Major James II. Dooley, a prominent rail-
road shareholder and lawyer, said that he did
not think there was much in the reported
movement. The Terminal company derived
its charter from the legislature of Virginia,
and the case would have to be a very strong
one, indeed, for the court to decide that the
company had forfeited its charter. II such
a thing was done the stockholders would apply
for a new charter, and the court would have "a
grant reasonable time in which to obtain it,
There would be no Generalization Of the
Richmond and Danville properties in the
event Of q revoking Of its charter, which he
did not regard as probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

At Yanceyville, N. O., John Yancey, colored.
was hung for the murder of Robert Oliver, also
colored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

THr cr1LuIorp TRUSS
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26

DARING CRIME on THE BowERY.-while a big
crowd was watching a street blockade on the
Bowery in New York last night two thieves put
paddock on the front door of Taylor's pawn
shop to keep the proprietor inside They then
smashed the window with brick and grabbed
double handfuls Of watches and rings. and fed.
A big crowd and policemen pursued. Later
Vim. Corbinson, alias Kid Corbinson, a Young
ex-convict, was caught in a Bowery lodging,
house, charged with being one of the thieves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-26
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING

Norr-Ticksts drawing Capital Prizes not en-
~ FoR CLUE RATES, or any further information
desired write Terribly 20 the undersigned- clearly
stating your resadence VIII sasss st5ess ano
sured BY your enclosing Envelope bearing fun
address,
send POSTAL NOTES, EXPIRES. Money ordsr.. OF
New York ExchAnee IN ordinary letter. Currency b.
Express 0st our expense) sddrsssed 70
n A DAUPHIN,
New orlsanA Il
Aaarsn Registered Letters 10
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL lANK
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We the undersigned Banks and Bankers rfH pay al
prizes dratcn IN The Louisiana State Lotteries UhicA
mag be presented az counters
r. NJ wALMSLEY, Pres. Louisiana National Bank
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres State National Bank
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans National Bank
CARL KOHN, Pres Union National Bank
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wAsHTNGTON's OYSTER TRADE.
How Steamed Oysters were First Pre-
pared and Served.

HARvEYs ORIGINAL STAND NEAR THE OLD CA
SAI-How OYSTERS GREW IN POPULARITY
CHESAPEAKE OYSTER BEDs--How THEY ARE
pREDGED.