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Reed Bird and MOcking Bird.

From the Hartford Times.
The creed bird' Of the Delaware and the
rivers and regions south of that stream is the
rollicking bobolink Of our New England fields.
Here is his true home, even if his residence in
it is not SO long as it is in the south. Here he
is adorned with gay piebald coat, instead Of
the somber suit Of black in which he appears
when in more southern ATTITUDES, and here he
nests and sings and rears his brood Here in
the sunny green fields of New England, through
all the charming May and for some way into
June. he pours out the most peculiar, the most
overwhelming, frolicsome, staggering, roIlck-
ing and tipsy Of all bird music. He is not so
abundant here as he YVES in the days before he
was shot by the thousand by ''sportsmen" as
the reed bird" of the lower Susquehanna AMI
the lower Delaware, and before o set Of
worthless men and boys here in south
ern New England acquired through some
body's evil ingenuity, a trap which catches
him. He was here in rather greater force last
May than usual OF late years. the tendency
being not to increase, but to diminish. Con-
necticut fields are not so filled as they we're
fifty years ago with his staggering and most
peculiar tinkling song. 1t may be said Of him
and the hooking bird that If both or either
had been known to Europe for the last two
thousand years. and particularly to Italy,
greater fame for either than the nightingale
now has. But the pothunters for the Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, and New York markets are
destroying the bobolink as the freed bird"
and the negro with his shotgun blazing away
at the mocking bird Che can't shoot him ex-
cept when the bird is at rest) Is fast complet-
supply northern buyers had long ago begun
the destruction OF the superb knocking bird,
the finest Dongster - we'll - the most spirited
and intelligent Of our American birds
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Policemen and Their Pistols.

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
think that q stop should be put to the dan
gerous and often unnecessary use of fire arms
by the police force of the city. An officer in
arresting a drunken negro last Friday night
near the corner of 18th and De Sales streets
fred two shots on a populous street about
o'clock, when residents are often sitting in
front OF their houses, thus endangering the
lives Of peaceable citizens in an endeavOr to
arrest drunken man. The officer called for
assistance, when the writer promptly went to
his aid. The officer fourished his pistol with
his right hand, first in the face of the negro
and then in that of the citizen assisting him,
until the latter demonstrated and threatened to
leave him. He struck the prisoner on the hand
repeatedly with his gun, threatening in a loud
tone the entire time to shoot him and pointing
his pistol at the mans face. Had he used his
''strong right arm" instead Of brandishing his
pistol with 1t the prisoner could easily have
been managed for one will not again be in
q hurry to risk being shot by an officer by
attempting to assist him in enforcing the law.
EYE WITNESS
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ANACOSTIA.

THE Coon HOPE CAMr MEET1No.-This camp
was attended by an immense crowd again YES
terday afternoon to hear the Rev. j. n. Town
send. recorder Of the general land Office, who
spoke eloquentiy for an hour and half. The
5-o'clock prayer meeting which followed the
preaching service continued till IL 80 pm,
the interest being 30 great that the usual g.
O'Clock sermon was not permitted to interfere.
The number taking an active part in the ex.
ercises was greater than at any previous meet
ing. and many converts were brought to tie
mourners' bench: It was originally announced
that the meetings would close last Sunday, but
they were extended till yesterday. Last night
it was further announced that they would hold
over another Sabbath and close next Monday.
September 16. Only one arrest was made, that
OF Charles Turner, colored boy aged eighteen,
for disorderly conduct The gate receipts
show the crowd to have been exceeded only BY
that Of the third Sunday Of the camp.
TIE DOUGLASS HALL MovEMENr.-There win
be meeting Of considerable interest at Dong
lass hail tonight TO receive the report Of the
committee that visited the Commissioners with
q petition asking that permits for future enter
tainments there be granted, and to organize
protective association to preserve order in the
neighborhood. Another committee from Hills-
dale has visited the Commissioners asking that
such permits be not granted, and say they we're
assured that they would not be.
Go 10 coroxrAI 6xAex tomorrow, fArs 25c.-
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A BULLET IN HIS HEAD.
The Dead Body Of Edward Fl. DeRainor
Of Baltimore Found.

The partially decomposed remains OF Edward
II. Du Rainoi was discovered on Saturday near
the river side about half mile above the
Aqueduct bridge by George wolts, farmer,
who resides in that neighborhood. Alongside
Of the body was q revolver with one empty
chamber. and in the dead mans head, just over
the left ear, was the hole through which bullet
had entered and life escaped The Viz
ginia authorities were at once notifed
by Mr.. Woltz and the body was re-
moved to . shed in the vicinity. In the
pockets were found money, keys. tobacco and
letter, the latter being addressed to himself in
care Of George Martin, 604 h street southwest
The facts AZ developed by the police show that
Du Rainoi had been working on dredge No.
up to Monday last. On that day he left, so he
declared, for Baltimore, where his parents
reside. He was given q check for his wages
amounting to S26, and he came to the city to
have it cashed. The general belief tends to-
ward suicide, but there was rumor current to
the effect that some one who, on Thursday,
passed near the spot where the body was found,
heard three pistol shots in rapid succession.
The pistol found near the body had only been
fred once
Du Rainoi came to this city about six months
ago from Baltimore. He had been a sailor for
several years past He was about thirty years
Of age.
Coroner Birch Of Virginia viewed the re-
mains Saturday afternoon and gave a certificate
Of death by suicide. The body was inferred in
Virginia
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A Group Of Heavy Men.

It is but seldom that q crowd Of Americans
assemble without some of them presenting GER
tain peculiarities of face, form or figure, but it
is not often the case that a small gathering
affords such host of oddities as a recent one
at a hotel in the small town Of Lancaster, Nh.
Mr.. Chas. Ridenour Of this city was guest at
the hotel, and on this occasion, a Sunday in
August, photograph was taken Of group Of
ten men who CHANGED to be at the place
together by mere accident. He brought copy
Of the picture back with him and showed it
the other day to a STAR reporter. The ten men
were ranged in line in front Of the hotel porch
and present an aggregation of avoirdupois
seldom, or never seen except at dime museums
They weighed altogether g. pounds, an aver
age Of $50 pounds per man. The men, with
their weights and heights, were as follows: B.
Abbott Lindsey, New York, feet inches, $50
Allan Teuney, feet inches, 245 pounds; Ned
A. Lindsey, feet 2 inches, 204 pounds Horace
W. Bailey. 6 feet 2 inches, 315 pounds; Hosea
B. Carter. feet 101S inches, 2SS pounds; John
Lindsey, feet 10 inches, 215 pounds, w. II.
Shurtlef, feet 10 inches, 245 pounds; Richard
D. Goodwin. S feet 10 inches, 227 pounds; VIM.
ii. Smith, feet inches, 80 pounds, and
Horace B. Holton, s feet 81 inches, 2O7
pounds.
AS supplement to this enormous group the
photographer introduced, in the center, Wins
low Pierce, eight years old, who stood4 feet 10
inches and weighed IS pounds.
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AND VALUABLE PRESENTS.

-, HIENRIETTAS cAsHMEREs, BRoApcLoTHs
BLANKETS, BED COMFORTS, SILKS. NELVEr rs,
CANTON FLANNELS sHEETING CoTTONS, and
Immense Assortment of DRY GOODS at the very
lowest cash prices
CARRIERS. Cash Store.
III MARkET SPACE, NfAR 9TH ST
VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customers
Select one of the following presents with purchase
o. 80 Apair OF Largesize Fine Dafnask Towels worth
12 cts z hat,dozen flne Danssk Napkins, worth
Ioc: Pair OF SIX Embroidered Glove-fttjng Corse
HENRIETTA CASHMthkS. nearly one yard and .
half vide, all pure hne WOOL in all coors. cash
value Zoe Price reduced 10 soc
ERUII OF The LOOM COTTON yard wide SIC.
BLACK SURAH SILKS. excellent a uality Soc
LoNsDALECAMB finest quality, 16c.
Immense Assortment of BLANKETS. Cash bar
gains. 100, IS, S3 15. 81. "a. SO, S5.
ROYAL FRENCH SERGE, all colors, wide double
width all pure fine WOOL Real value soc. Price re-
duced TO 311<c.
LADIES BKoADcLoTH, one yard and s-han wide.
al pure hne wool, all colors. Only 81.
MORE SILKS, 80, 62, &c.
COLOhED s1Lk PLCSHES, Zoe, 81
VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customers
SELECT one OF the following presents with purchase
q 10 or more. Large-sze Handsome Bridal
Quit, worth al. 30; Dozen Zine DamRsk Napkins
worth S1.5O or two Pairs OF Large-size Fine DanasE
Towels, worth 81 so.
No CREDIT. but the very lowest prices for cash
au2S
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KISSING UNKNOWN TO THE JAPs.
The Salutation and Indication Of A6ec.
tion Not Seen In Japan.


Young girls here are a. nature made them,
and very sweet they are, too. in their quaint
dresses, showing their plump chest and
rounded arms. Pages could be written about
these charms. What clear, dainty little dolls
they are! Such white teeth, rosy lips and coy
smiles! Who shall describe them? And what
next? A kiss, perhaps? Not over here. oh,
never! They never do. They don't know
how--actually don't know how, and even
peasant girls are closely guarded, writes the
Toxic correspondent of the San Francisco
Chronic;e
Fancy . young man in cotton kimono and
wooden clogs stealing 9 chance to walk with
explaining the considerations and quoting senti-
mental poetry; telling her that he ''hung upon
her eye lids" that .'her voice was like Q tenn
pie gong"-in fact, that he loved but her alone
and even making her several formal bows ct
the door Of her fathers straw-thasched hut az
they parted in the moonlight. Can any Ameri-
can lover stretch his imagination enough to be-
lieve in q sweetheart not kissing those pretty
lips, paint and all, by sort Of ''nstural selec-
IT'S a melancholy fact, but japanese has no
such impulse. No lover courts his mistress
with sweetest persuasive kisses" No mother
kisses her baby as she hugs it to her bosom.
Parting husband presses the hand Of his wife
and bends his forehead to the mats in sad fare
well. Our salutations run through the cres-
cendo Of bow, handshake, kiss, ard kiss.
can't explain the difference in grade between
the last two, but everybody knows. But in
Japan the expression Of regard is regulated by
the number and length of the salaams.
A friend who constantly travels about the
country told me of little illustration in point.
He had been on the road for six weeks, having
with him native merchant who was interested
in his business. On their return to Toxic he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-09
VISITING KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Arrangements for the Great Parade and
Other Features Of the Conclave.

A number Of important details connected
with the arrangements for the great knights
Templar parade which will take place in this
city next month were determined at the meet
ing of the executive committee Saturday night.
The committee on badges reported in favor of
a banner to be carried between each division
Of the parade. 1t will be red in color, with the
number of division in gold letters along the
top. The committee on badges was instructed
to prepare distinctive committee badge in
the form of q Maltese cross with metal back.
covered with silk, the names of the executive
committee to be borne on it.
Arrangements were completed for barbecue
at the Scheutzen park October 9 at 2 o'clock.
Several oxen will be roasted whole.
TO BE RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT.
On the evening Of the same day the Templars
and their friends will be received by President
Harrison at the White House, when the grounds
will be illuminated. On the following evening
they will be received by Mrs. Logan at her
home on Calumet place.
A contract was entered into with Mr. B. F.
McCauley to furnish fifty carriages at $15 each
for the use Of the Grand encampment officers
on the day of parade.
number Of the Communicates have prepared
handsome books giving the itineracy OF the
trip to Washington. and in some instances
other points Of interest will be visited. st.
Johns commandery of Philadelphia will 60 to
Old Point Comfort, and st. Allan commandery
OF Portland, Me-, will visit Gettysburg, Luray
Caverns and Richmond.
THE IOWA KNIGHTS SHUT OUT.
There will not be as many Knights Templar
in the grand parade by at least 1000 as had
been looked for. This diminution is due to
the fact that Grand Commander Roome has
forbidden the Iowa grand and subordinate
commentaries from participation in the great
procession. The trouble which has eliminated
In this edict had its origin in the loyalty of the
Iowa knights to the old ritual, which had been
superseded by new one. which all knights
were commanded to use. The Iowans declare
that the grand commander exceeded his au-
thority when he ordered tho exclusive use Of
the new ritual, and they propose to make a
vigorous attack upon his position during the
coming conclave.
While it is unexpected that the Iowa knights
will take part in the parade vet they will visit
the city as individuals during the conclave.
OVER THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS SUBSCRIBED.
The finance committee report that tho sub
scriptions amount to about s31 900.
F. G.. Weise, the grand commander Of the
state of New Jersey, was at headquarters today.
He secured quarters in this city for Ivanhoe
commandery, No. IL, of Bordentown.
Messrs. Chas. T. Parke and Andrew McAlees
OF Helena commandery. No. 3, Burlington Nj,
were in the city today perfecting the arrange
ments for the visit of their commandery to this
city.
Chief Marshal Parker of the triennial con-
clave parade has appointed Thos. c. Cheffellee
OF this city as an aide on hts staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-09
MOCHA and Java Coffee (fresh) sOc. MErzaEa's

WORD TO PARENTS WHO Practice STRICT
EcosoMy-Do you wish to buy good, stylish
and reliable child's school dress for less money
than the materials and workmanship" alone
cost? II so, please call and see what we are
offering at prices way below cost
We are overstocked and need the room;
therefore our reason for making this sacrifice.
Description and prices of these dresses would
require too much space, but remember you can
rely on what We have said and be assured Q
visit will pay you.
Call early and have choice of the entire lot
Full line Of children's fall coats.
WIN. II. McKNEw,
Successor to E. Il. Taylor,
933 Pa. ave.
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W. Porxr WrrH Pnrpr

To TIE ~0ood name % home' won By hoods sarsapa-
RIA In Lowell. Mass. where 10 is prepsred there
more Of Hoods sarsaparilla sold than Of al other
medic1nea Whole neiThborhoods taking it st the
time and Il has given the best of sstisfscsson
since tts Introduction ten ago This could not
be IL the medicine did not possess merit. you suffer
from impure blood or debility try Hoods sarsapa-
ria and you VIII realize its peculiar curative power
Il had salt rheum my left three yesrs suffer-
ing terribly took Hoods sarsapsrslla and the salt
rheum has entirely disappeared" u n MILLS. II
French st, Lowell. Msss
HOODS sARsAPARII.LA
Sold BY AL druesists s1; SIX for s5 Prepared only
By c. J. HOOD CO. Apothecsries. Lowell, MassI
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. g
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"Wait Till 1 Get You Home.o

swat I'LL l Get You Home"
From the Buffalo Courier.
She was an intelligent, cultured, motherly-
looking lady, good church member and a
teacher Of Sunday school class but she looked
in well-simulated amazement at the street car
conductor when he passed her back IA cents in
change for the quarter which she had rendered
"Yes'm; one fare and two half fares" ex-
planned he.
1.-TWO half fares?" she murmured question
ingly.
Eyes; that boys more than five years old"
"I'm seven years old, F" volunteered the young
ster in question, as if he thought his testimony
would straighten out matters.
His mother flushed perceptibly, but, woman
like, she would have the last word II never
paid for him before"
''Oh, yes, you have, MAJ" quoth the terrible
infant, very anxious now to establish his claim
Of being big boy.
His mother settled back in her seat, her face
the battle ground of emotion. But the boy
spoke again:
"Quit nudgin' me-"
His mother whispered something in that
boys ear that settled him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-09
A Trying Situation.
Exchan9e.


Mr.. LEM Cphotographer)-I have not for
long time had SO good sitter as you are. The
expression is exactly right. How did you gain
such a control over the facial muscles? Are you
an actor?
Mr.. Rhodster-No, sir.
Mr.. Lsnz-well, well! Perhaps you are
bicyclist?
Mr.. Rhodster-Yes. am.
Mr.. Leuz-Ah, that explains it! 1t comes from
riding the machine on stone pavements and
trying to look as if you enjoyed it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-09
THE USE OF THE EYES.
A List Of Rules to Regulate that
Matter.

Cassell's Magazine.
/. Sit erect in your chair when reading, and
as erect when writing as possible. If
you bend downward you not only gorge the
eyes with blood, but the brain as we'll, and both
suffer. The same rule should apply to the use
Of the microscope. Get one that will enable
you to look at things horizontally, not always
vertically.
q Have reading lamp for night use. NIB
In reading the light should be on the book or
paper and the eyes in the shade. If you have
no reading lamp, turn your back to the light,
and you may read without danger to the eyes.
8. Hold The book at your focus; If that begins
to get far away, get spectacles.
4. Avoid reading by the Pickering light of the
fire.
s. Avoid strainins the eyes by reading in the
cleaning.
6. Reading in bed is injurious as a rule 1t
must be admitted, however, that in cases of
sleeplessness, when the mind is inclined to
ramble over a thousand thoughts q minute,
reading steadies the thoughts and conduces
to sleep.
2. Do not read much in a railway carriage.
myself always Go, however, only in a good light,
and invariably carry good reading lamp 70
hook on behind me. Thousands Of people
would travel by night rather than by day if the
companies could only see their way to the ex-
elusive use Of the electric light.
8. Authors should have black ruled paper in
stead of blue, and should never strain the eyes
by reading too fine types.
8. The bed room blinds should be red or
gray, and the head of the bed should be toward
the window.
TO- Those ladies who not only write but
sew, should not attempt the black seam by
night.
II. When you come to an age that suggests
the wearing Of spectacles, let no false modesty
mr. ant
only one eye an eyeglass will do; otherwise it
is folly.
Il Go to the wisest and best optician you
know of and state your wants and your case
plainly and be assured you will be properly
fitted.
h. Remember that bad spectacles are most
injurious to the eyes and that good and we'll
chosen ones are a decided luxury.
IA. Get pair for reading with and If neces-
sary long distance pair for use out of DOORS
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Veteran Firemen Off for Baltimore.


The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's association
met at z o'clock this morning and marching to
the Baltimore and Potomac depot took train
about 8 o'clock for Baltimore. The line was
headed by the Kit Carson Post drum corps and
marshaled by Mr.. ]. R. P. Carpenter. On the
right Of the line were Messrs Joshua Lloyd
and Harry L. Gettier, axmen; Engineer Julius
Strobe and Assistant George Keithley; two
boys (sons Of Mr.. Carpenter) with torches; Mr..
j. r. Brown with the American flag. Then
came James H. Richards, president; God
win Pierce, vice president; John j. Pea
body, recording secretary; Fred Kahlert.
financial secretary; followed by the uniformed
members drawing their handsome hose car
riage-a four-wheeler, formerly belonging
to the Sun fire company Of Alexandria. Fol-
lowing the hose carriage was a delegation of
ununiformed members, attired in black suits,
derby hats and white gloves, wearing the hand
some silk badge Of the association. The uni
form is drab coat a black fire hat with mono
gram wa. on frontispiece, black belt with
word Veteran" inscribed on it, a red shirt,
black necktie, and black trousers similar to
those worn in the sos by most of the company.
The appearance Of the line, numbering thirty
i've uniforms, was quite handsome. They will
take part in the Baltimore procession today
and will return tonight.
nav for CoIon;ol DE- ,h Xornor-o~~
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Z b BARNUM q 90.
o31 PENNSYLVANIA AVE-
Backward, turn backward.
q, time, in your flight
Make me q child again
Just for touight.n


How the heart Of man yearns for those
DAYS THAT KNEW NO SHADE OF SORROW
And yet he knows that those days have gone never TO
return. Still he finds respite from the cares and
crosses Of mstured years by contributing to the 5oys
and pleasures of those who what he once was
What delights manly little MANI more than New
Suit OF Cothes-whether IL for the secular or Sun
day SCHOOL, 1t makes his eyes brighter, his step
creates Q laudable ambition which rags and tatters
would crush and destroy.
Therefore, beloved people, keep your boys well
dressed 1t costs but mite in comparison good
that will be accomplished thereby.
We have Suits of Clothes Of fair quality for Boys
Sizes 4 to IA years.
AT 81 SUIT.
Suits Of better quality
AT sL75 SUIT
Suits Of an Excellent Quality. Strictly An Woo
AT g.. so SUIT.
Ask for lot
SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-sEvEN.
For the larger Boys. sizes IA to Is years. we have
Suits Goats. Vests. and Long Pants. at s375. $780,
e5, $3.50. 90, $3.50. 1915, g.
We propose TO take care of the
BOYS
this week Men will therefore lookout for themselves
although glance through our immense stock Of new
FALL CLOTHING
win convince the most skeptical that we are amply
prepared for any and all corners.
VICTOR Z. ADLER'S
TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE
SIT and 929 9TH st. NV.
Corner Massachusetts avenue
STRICTLY ONE PRICE
open Saturdays until IL pm.
Once Goats, Stripes and Checks, 25 cents each se2
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAuaH's OPERA HoUsE.-"Surprises Of Di-
vorce."
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-"The Burglar"
KKRNAS's WASHINGTON THEArER-The Night
Owls Burlesque Company.
HARRIs' BIJoU THEATER.-'Lights and Shad-
ows."
EpEL's SUMNER GARpEN.-Concert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-09

The Church Of the Fatherlsnd Outheran), at
the corner Of 9Th and streets, was occupied
yesterday for the first time since thu improve
ments have been completed The walls and
ceiling have been frescoed, new carpet put
down, cathedral glass substituted for the old
glass windows and the interior made bright
and attractive. The pastor, Rev. DIR. Homrig-
haus, conducted the services yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-09
To Welcome Senator Sherman.

A reception will be given next Friday evening
by the Ohio republican association to Senator
Sherman at his residence on K street upon his
arrival in this city from Europe. The commit
tee to receive Mr.. ShermeN at the depot upon
his arrival will consist Of j. NJ. McGrew, pres
ident Of the association; w. ]. Rannells. assist
ant attorney general; Thos B. Coulter, sixth
auditor; n. II. Holland, Col. NJ NJ Parker, Col
Dan A Grosvenor and VIM Mayse.