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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
CICERONIAN ELOQUENCE.
Eulogistic Editorial Comment on Sir
Chas. Russell's Speech.
From the London Standard.

From the London Standard
The speech before the special commission.
in defense of Mr.. Parnell and his colleagues. de-
hvered by Sir Charles Russell. was completed
yesterday april 12), and it may be confidently
asserted that it deserves to rank among some
of the most famous of English forensic efforts.
1t was distinguished by undoubted eloquence,
by its mastery handling of vast mass of ma
terIal, by the remarkable self-control of the
speaker, and by the importance of the subject
with which it deals and of the events that called
it forth.
England, or perhaps we should say more
correctly the English speaking countries are
the natural homes of public eloquence, whether
displayed in the courts of law. deliberative as
semblles or in popular gatherings and there is
no difficulty in finding instances with which to
compare the defense of his clients and their
cause that has just been given to the world in
so adequate and powerful a manner by Sir
Charles Russell. The speeches delivered in
the Iichborne trial, in former generations that
OF Lord Brougham at the trial of Queen Caro-
line, those of Burke. Sheridan and Lord Ellen
borough, and SERGEANT Plummer. at the i'm
parchment of Warren Hastings, all afford ex-
amples which fairly invite comparison with the
one that was yesterday brought to close
before Sir James Hammer and his brother
Judges. If the great advocate who Numbered
against Nerres had been taken to Sir James
Hannens court. and had been present at the
conclusion of the speech for the defense. his
astonlshmcnt would have vanished for he
would have discovered that the style which he
himself learned from the masterpieces of
Demosthenes and had applied so triumph
antly at Rome is still employed by the advo-
cate who desires to win his cause in every
region of the civilized world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Astonishing Spanish Egotism.

Madrid Letter in New York Tribune
One of the most surprising things in Spain is
the strong opinion held by its inhabitants con-
corning their superiority over the rest of the
world-an opinion which, by the by, is care
fully fostered and kept alive by the clergy.
Only three weeks ago an eloquent preacher
called upon the congregation during the course
OF his sermon in one of the principal churches
OF Madrid 10 join in prayer of thanksgiving
to God and to the Blessed Virgin. who had
thought fit to cast their lot i'll a country so diff
ferent from benighted foreign lands Look
at us, shouted the holy man. ''Are we bri-
gands. as the Italians; wretched and starving.
as the Engllsh; uneducated and superstitous.
as the Germans and atheists. like the Ameri-
cans! No, my brethren, we are more prosper
Gus and happy than all these; for God has
chosen us His own and special people. -
Ihereupon the congregation stood up and
Joined in the Tie Deum" of their own virtues,
and the preacher, having wiped the perspira-
ton from his brow with a handkerchief of En-
glish make, gathered his cassock of wooden
stufs from Germany close around him and
kissed the gilt cross of Italian workmanship
carried by the acolyte, descended from the pull
pit constructed of American marble. leaving
his audience enraptured with their good for
tune in being at the head of civilization and SO
vastly superior TO all other men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
A Love Tragedy i'm VIRGINIA

A Charlottesville (Va.) dispatch says: "a
serious if not fatal shooting occurred Monday
afternoon in Buckeyeland, in the southeastern
part of Albemarle county. The shooting grew
out of love affair, and the particulars of the
case are, so far can be learned. as follows:
NJ. VIM. NJ Kicks had for some time been pay
ing attention to young lady, Miss Nellie Null
lens, and she had promised to marry him. but
had subsequently refused. On Monday while
Miss Mullens at a store short distance
from her fathers home. Kicks tried TO have an
interview with the young lady but was pre-
vented by some of her friends who were pres
ent. Miss .Mullens left the store after awhile
and proceeded home. but was overtaken on the
way by Kicks. who. after some words drew a
pistol and shot her twice-one ball entering her
head and the other taking effect i'll her side. A
brother of the young lady came up at the Sec
ond firing and took the weapon from Kicks
The young lady was taken to her home. and
was at last accounts in a very precarious con-
dition. Kicks was brought to Charlottesville
and, after preliminary hearing before a
magistrate, was sent to Jail to await the action
of the grand jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
BOULANGER QUIET IN LONDON.
Growing Belief that He and the Count
de Paris are COnspiring Together.

Gen. Boulanger seems to be attracting no
great share of public attention in London.
There were no crowds in the vicinity of his
headquarters. the Hotel Bristol. last night
Boulanger, i'll an interview expressed himself
as grateful for English hospitality He said he
would do nothing that might tend to embarrass
England's relations with France He will issue
manifesto Immediately explaining his inten-
tions NJ. Turner, Count Dllon's private sec
rotary, said last night that Boulanger would
remain perfectly quiet in London, awaiting
events. The belief is rapidly growing that
Boulanger and the Comte de Paris are con-
spring together to perfect scheme for the
overthrow of the French republic, though the
utmost care Is taken to avoid giving outward
signs OF any connection between the two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
THE DANMARK's PASSENGERS
Captain Murrell, their Rescuer, At
| tackled with Vertigo.

Yesterday morning Capt Murrell, the res
cuer of the Danmark's passengers, was enter
tanned at lunch at the Philadelphia stock ex-
change by the board of brokers, and met,
among many others. A. J. Drexel and Geo. W.
Childs. After the lunch he went to the Gus
tom-house and finished up his official duties,
after which he was to have gone to Girard col
lege, where 1,4OO orphan boys who had ar
rayed themselves in the chapel to pay their re-
spects to him suffered a disappointment be-
cause an attack of vertigo made it impossible
for the captain to fulfil his engagements. and
he retired to his quarters on board the Mis-
souri, to take well-earned rest. The fund
started for the captain, his officers and crew,
a substantial reward for their humane act,
has already reached over 1000, and it is prob
able that by the time the boat leaves Philadel-
phia to-day the sum will have reached nearly
$1,000.
Two special trains from the east arrived in
Chicago yesterday with three hundred and fif-
teen of the rescued passengers of the Danmark.
On their way to homes i'll the west they were
given hearty reception by relatives and
friends who met them in the depot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
They Enjoyed Their Punishment.


From the Chicago Mail.
have among my acquaintance young lady
who teaches school in the primary grade. She
has lot of little ones under her care and she
has prided herself on her discipline and the ex-
cellent order she was able to maintain The
other day she started to leave the room for O
moment, and had only just reached the door,
when she was startled by great laugh which
came from the whole school-room. She turned
and looked at her scholars in amazement and
the thought flashed over her that maybe there
was something on her back or that portion OF
her skirt drapery had become disarranged But
she faced the school and speedily subdued the
| numerous lingering snickers
Whoever caused that laugh will please stand
up. insist upon it-at once"
She meant business, and the little tots al
saw 1t. Nobody moved for about a minute and
! then little brown-eyed boy of seven years
who sat behind a pretty. golden-haired little
miss of six tremblingiy stood up. The teacher
looked at him in establishment He was one OF
her pets.
johnny, what did you do to make the whole
school laugh like that?" she asked.
DISQUALIFICATION hesitatingly con
fessed the youngster with a shy glance at the
golden curls and the blushing face bent low
over a primer.
Il could hardly keep my own face straight "
said the teacher. when telling about it, but ]
and ordered them both to stay after school t.
be punished"
asked how she punished them. 81 made
them kiss each other again" she declared, tri
nmphantly, ''and l enjoyed it immensely. Sc
did thew"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Sleeping Car Philosophy.
From the Pittsburg Press.

From the Pittsburg Press.
sleeping car porter on the Pittsburg and
Lake Erie told ME a day or two ago that the
the company required him to ask each passen-
ger which way he would like to have his bed
made up-head or feet toward the engine
What difference does it makel' asked
We'll, Y see. boss" was the answer. If yo'
head Is TO the engine yo Is out of de draughts.
But ct thar Is a smash-up in de night. yo' head
Is smashed and yo' is dead far shuah Some
genelmen dey say dat dey won't want to take
no chances. 30 dey hez dar feet put to the en-
CINE. Den if dey Is smash-up dcre feet an
IaIgs may be squashed. but dere head an body
may not be hurt, an so deere lives Il saved"
very nice, l observed. But do Won
think that a smash-up Is so very likely on an
ordinary night journey that You must make up
the beds with especial reference to such a con-
tingencyy
Il dunno bout dat in particular But dey
say dat every rallrOader gifts ii in co'se oh time
eff he ony stays on de road long enough. Well.
yer see, de.night dat he gifts il may be de very
trip when you Is a passenger Den you gifts,
too. See?"
For a real hopeful character. with cheerful
views on CHASTITY subjects, commend me to the
Pullman or Wagner sleeping-car porter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Women Rulers.

From the St James Gazette.
The government Of Europe is fast falling into
the hands of women. The queen of the Neither
lands is about TO be formally appointed to the
regency; and it is not at all impossible that be-
fore very long Queen Natalie may be virtually,
although perhaps not formally, regent of
Servia. Spain, too. has a queen-regent under
whose firm and prudent rule she fourishes
Two queens-regent, with the possibility of a
third, and one queen regnant; that is consid-
cradle proportion of the sovereigns OF Europe
Infant mOnarchs and long minOrities are not
good i'll themselves; but they have very fire.
quently afforded openings for that female rule
which, somehow or other. seems to succeed so
well when applied to nations Perhaps the
good fight which most maternal animals will
wage for their offspring the secret of the
success of queen-mothers. And Queen Emma
is reasonable to expect she will make yet an
other good regent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
How to Woo in Virginia.

From the Chicago Tribune
The high-spirited girl drew her snake-like
form to its ultimate celsitude and her eve
darted bifurcated lightning at the feebly pre-
sumptuous youth who now quailed before her.
Mr.. Dupp." she sibilated stridulously. as she
rolled a cigarette deity with velvety steel yet
caressing touch. drew match with grand and
sweeping motion across the sole of her high
arched shoe. lighted the fragrant herbaceOus
cylinder. and inhaled the smoke with free.
Old Dominionesque pose of patrician ease,
'you make me weary
Oryille Il. Dupp blew his nose apologetically.
Miss Weade.' he ululated with snuffing
twang, upon my soul. | don't catch on
Young man. she exclaimed. with q lurid
fulguratiOn from her scintillaIoeyes cleaning
through the narcotic nimbus that tioated about
her. don't you know how to WOO daughter of
Accomack?'
Il don't seem to-to get there. exactly" he
replied, with vague utilization.
Flinging the half-cOnsumed cigarette into
the hand-paiuted cOal-scuttle. the imper1ous
girl fixed her burning eyes on the covering
youth with an intensity that made his bones
ache.
Virginia weade." he almost shrieked. "what
are you about to dog
With a sinuOus motion she glode toward the
Paralyzed young man and laid her hand on his
shoulder with a cOnstringent clutch. His flesh
crinkled at the contact his hair rose up and
oiN BiSCOH-tOtu. SdSplllS
for breath.
Il am about to show you how to storm the
heart Of high-souIed daughter of the bluest
strain Of Old Virginia goret' she fairly Kissed
into his ear. every infection of her voice pierre
ing his throbbing brain as if launched from a
catapult.
You humbly asked ME if would consent to
listen to the appealing cry of heart that was
laid trembling at my feet she continued. is
that the way to conquer a woman of flesh and
blood! Immortal Alexander. no, When YOU
seek TO plant your flag in triumph on the eta
del OF her affections use the heaviest. the dead
hest of loves artillery
With jaw dropping. he gazed at her speech
less. fascinated, spellbound. Slowly she wound
her arms about his unresisting form and drew
him TO her. With firm. cOmpelling-nay.
neutrality-suspicious. she pressed his head
down on her shoulder
Hal soul of my soul, You are mine! Recoil
notr'
With low, triumphant laugh that echoed
and thrilled along the pulses of his frame 10 the
remotest hlam 4 of his being and held him in
Its thrall vita weetness that trembled on the
borderland of pain. while flames of liquid fire
danced before his enchanted vision. she bowed
her head. and her lips. redolent with the
searching, Undesirable farewell of a home
made cigarette. touched his
frightful shrek burst from his lips. With
frantic effort he broke from her embrace
rushed from the house and fled like a mailman
down the crowded thOroughfare He was hat.
less. disheveled and wild. but thankful. He
had escaped with his life.-FrOHa aciranoe sheet.
Of RdIadlle EdreS' Hsyt nOrei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
BISMARCK OF TO-DAY.
His Personal Appearance and His Abil.
ity as an Orator.

From the Cologne Gazette
Bismarck has grown old during the last few
years, his mustache is white as snow. and his
walk less erect than in former years. but the
power Of his face and the might of his ewes
live still the same as they were ten years ago.
When he sits down, it is as if he was on guard
his sword laid across his knees, as formerly old
Hagen used to sit, and though he is no Hagen in
guilt and wickedness, he is a Hagen in faithful.
ness, and If need be, in stern wrath And he
is on guard at the gates of the fatherland
Bismarck, as everybody knows, is not an
orator. nearly said thank God. he is no ora
tor. His speech has been likened to a forest
stream which rumbles over stones and roots.
The comparison is somewhat poor / think
know better, though rather technical one
namely, his speech is like quicksilver drawn
out. Take drop of quicksilver containing
some lead or zinc, put it on pane of glass and
hold 1t slantingly. The drop swells and rolls.
but presently it stops, becomes thinner and
longer, remains immovable for a moment,
gathers new strength to flow. becomes thin
once again. and so forth. Thus it is with the
chancellor words; first half a sentence comes
out, then he hesitates. stops, or utters short
lnartlculate sound, and goes on again. 1t is
evident that to speak is physical exertion but
even when he is III first-rate form he does not
talk fluently
But on closer observation the reason appears
very soon. The form of his speech is i'm
provised on the spur of the moment but, I'M
like many fluent speakers. he does not use the
first expression which may come to his mind,
but while he is uttering the first half of sent
ence he is thinking of how to shape the second
half in order to express exactly what he wishes
to say. If he makes joke or slight observa-
ton he speaks quickly and without hesitation,
but as soon as he returns to the serious treat
ment of political subject this painfully accu-
rate expression, the result of mental work. be-
comes again apparent which shows that he en-
deavors not to say a syllable which he cannot
reconcile with his responsible position This
is the reason why his speeches concerning for
eign politics read like official diplomatic docu-
ments; every word is carefully considered.
His voice is peculiar, high-pitched. and not
very powerful. 1t has been called a thin
voice, but this only expresses one of its quail
ties. Another is that it is so remarkably young
that one would think it almost incredible for a
man of his age to possess such voice. If one
does not see him while he is speaking it is diff
cult to believe that it is not young lieutenant
OF twenty-eight who is speaking (Which. by the
way, is rather pity, since the snarl and the
drawl of the German lieutenant is proverbially
detestable). But put in connection with this
quality it can sound extremely soft and flatter-
ing, and | should not be surprised if in former
years, when he was ambassador. some of his
personal successes had been due Just to this
tinlbre of his voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Five Ways to Cure a Cold.

l. Battle the feet in hot water and drink a
pint of hot lemonade. Then sponge with salt
water and remain in warm room
2. Battle the face in very hot water every five
minutes for an hour.
3. Snuff up the nostrils hot salt water every
three hours
4. Inhale ammonia or menthol.
s. Take four hours active exercise in the
open air.
The Medical Aelrs which recommends the
above, says that summer colds are the worst OF
all colds oftentimes, as it is then very difficult
to protect ones self properly ten grain
dose of quinine will usually break up cold in
the beginning. Anything that will set the
blood actively in circulation will do it, whether
it be drugs or the use of a bucksaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Very Nearly i'm the Soup.

From the London Globe.
The managing doctor of private asylum in
Russia lately had complaints laid before him by
one of the patients. who considered conva-
lescent as to the poor quality of the food which
was given. particularly the soup, which he
stated was half water. The doctor, thinking it
was not unlikely that the cooks took advantage
of the weak intellects of the patients to tamper
with the food and acting upon the suggestion
of the man, who had laid his complaint in a
very coherent manner. at once proceeded to the
Kitchen to inspect the soup, which was boiling
In huge cauldron over the fire. He lifted the
lid and was about to take out a small quantity
TO test IT. when he was startled by the patient
who had followed him into the kitchen whis-
perlng into his ear: do you know. doctor Won
are so nice and fat you would make good strong
broth. The man then seized him by the shout
ders, preparatory to throwing him into the
cauldron.
The doctor knew that it would be useless to
struggle with the lunatic, who was tall and
powerful; with great presence of mind he said
quietly, Il quite agree with you, il is an ex-
ceilent idea, but fear my clothes will spoil the
flavor OF the soup. Let me first go and take
them on. The mailman seemed to see the
force OF this reasonable request, and permitted
the doctor to leave the kitchen; by this means
he was able to call for assistance and have the
man placed under arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
TOMORROW.
HoMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.

LARGE SALE OF PLANTS,
FROM FREEMAN
EMBRACING PALMS. DRACAENAS, PANDAMES.
NpiA kUBBER PLANT, PANSIES, GERA-
LANEOUS BEDDING AND ORNAMENTAL
On FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL TWENTY SIXTH.
1850 at ELEVEN O'CLOCK, shall sell, within my
auction rooms, a choice collection of Plants &c.
ap24-2t THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT, p 5-I2 FEET BY 90
FEET, AT INTERSECTION OF TWENTY-FIRST
AND NV HAMPSHIRE AVENUE. NEAR NJ
STREET NORTHWEST.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL TWENTY.
SIXTH, 1889, at HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK in
front of the premises will sell of lot f. square
80 one of the best building lots in this section.
Terms: One third cash: balance in one and two
years notes to bear per cent interest payable semi
annually and to be secured by deed of trust on prem
ises. deposit of 5000 at sale. Conveyancing &C.
at purchasers cost. DUNCANSOS BROS
ap23-dSds Auctioneers
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.

NEW TWO STORY BRICK STORE AND DWELL
IN ING NO. 500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BE
TWEEN 9TH AND 1TH STREETS, EAST
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL TWENTY.
rIfIH. AT FIVE O'CLOCK we will sell in front OF
the premises,
SUB LOT %, SQUARE STA.
fronting 90 feet on Pennsylvania avenue and I'm.
proved by a new two-story Brick Dwelling. 6 rooms
store-room and concrete cellar modern convenences
one OF the best store properties in the eastern section
Terms One third cash, balance in and years
n1tos TO bear at per cent interest payable
ally nom day of SALE and TO be secured by deed OF
trust on property Sold all cash option of pur-
chaser deposit of 5000 required at time of sale
Conyeyancing, etc. at purchasers cost Terms to be
complied with in 10 days, otherwise right reserved
resell at risk and cost of purchaser after five days
hshed in Washington, D. c.
DUNCANSON BROS.
ap19-d6ds Auctioneers
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BOWLING. Auctioneer.

VNHOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE SUBURBAN
PROPERTY NEAR TENALLYTOWN, D. O.
AND CONTAINING TWENTY ACRES OF LAND
BENG EN N mn OF r Ell i;TSHALL,S CHANCE,
By virtue OF decree OF the Supreme Court Of the
District OF Columbia, passed in equity cause No
1857. the undersigned trustee will sen at public
TWENTY-sEvENTH DAY OF APRIL. A. d. 1889
at FIVE O'CLOCK NJ, part of tract of land called
'F1etchals Chance" situated in Washington county
District of Columbia, distant about mile in
northeasterly direction from Tenallytown, and adj.
joining the property Of George Armes said part q
and being known as the Hanes property more parti-
cular description OF the same being contained In tie
proceedings had in the above numbered equity cause
Terms Of the sale as prescribed by the decree One
third cash and the balance in Cd and two or
for which the notes Of the purchaser must given
bearing per cent interest from the day Of sale and
cash, at the purchasers option Taxes will be paid to
the day of SALE depos of 5000 will be reouired Al
tes time & ss s the terms are not compiled with y
and cost Of the defaulting purchaser Conyeyancins
- dE0RdE L HAMILTON, Trustee.
spIod&os Sun Building.
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IUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers.

ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE IvANHOE CLUB
KR09MS, No ySr laos PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
COMPRISING
COLLENDER POOL TABLE, WITH BALLS, CUES,
AND RACK IN COMPLETE ORDER; COMBINA-
ton IRON SAFE. CARD TABLES, CHAIRS,
SlDEBOARDS, MIRRORS, ENGRAVINGS,
HANDSOME HANGINCiS, GLASSWARE, BODY
BRUSSELS AND OTHER CARPETS, RUGS, &C.,
AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL TWENTY-SIXTH
commencing at ELEVEN O'CLOCK, will sell at the
Ivan hoe Club, No. laos Pennsylvania north
west, all the elegant Furniture, Carpets. &C.. con-
tanned in said clubrooms This sale should command
the attention of parties in search of fine goods
Terms cash. ap22-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

rsr Arecently published work on THE Art of
Advertising" says: "A point which will afford
reliable information as to the value of a publi
cation as an advertising medium is the close
ness with which the publisher adheres to his
advertising rates" THE STAR invariably holds
to its rates; and, wha. is of greater Importance
to the advertiser, IL charges Everybody tie same
price for the same serrice. This few papers do!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Leigh Hunts Boyish Conscience.

From Macmlllan - Magazine.
Leigh Hunts best youthful remembrance
and one Of the most really humorous things he
ever said, was that he used, after childish in
diligence in bad language. TO think to himself
with a shudder, when be received any mark OF
favor: 'Ah, they little suspect I'm the boy who
said 'd-n.'"