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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-09
From Rockville.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DEATHS AND BURIALs-THE ATTEMPTED OUT
RAGE ON MISS BURDErr
Correspondence Of THE EvTSIxG STAR.
ROCKVILLE. April 8. 1889.
Geo. W. Bruner. OF POOlesvile district who
was paralyZed on Wednesday of last week died
on Saturday. in the tive nty-filth year of his age
When stricken with the disease he was in the
field blowing, and was apparently in the best
Of heath. suddenly he remarked to a COM
PanlOn that something had broken in the back
of his head and sank TO the ground unccn-
sclOus. He was at once removed to his home
and medical aid summoned.
The body Of the late Thos U. Garrett. who
died at Silverton. Col. some months ago. was
received here this morning by the early west
ern train, taken to his late home a short dis
lance from here, and inferred this evening
HIS widow and brother of the deceased ac-
cOmpanled the remains from Colorado Mr.
Garrett was well known in Washington where
he was engaged IN busIress several years
The case Of Joshua Watkins, charged with a
criminal assault upon the person of Miss Pru-
dence Burdett on the 18th day of November
last. and which has been on trial in the circuit
court here since Saturday morning last was
brought 10 a conclusion to-day The case was
tired before Judges Lynch and Vinson, who
Will give their decision tomorrow A large
number OF witnesses were examined among
them Miss Burdett who Ia about seventeen
years of age. of medium height good figure
and modest, pleasing features. Her testimony
was TO the effect that the outrage was attempted
on the farm of he father. and while she was
absent from the house engaged in milking the
cows, and but for her screams and the appear
ance Of other parties, would have been accom-
plIshed Previous TO the affair Watkins had
been employed as a hand on the farm. but had
been discharged some time before.
This evening the case OF the state w. Amanda
r. Nichols. charged with violation of the local
option law, was tried before jury and YER
dict of guilty rendered. There are vet eight
more indictments against this woman for the
same offense- IL Is now thought that court
viii not finally adjourn before the latter part OF
the week
As an evidence Of the drying of qualities OF
Rockville II is noted that on Saturday We had
ful!y II inches OF snow, and this evening the
streets are dry and dusty.
\ large force of hands is now engaged in re-
pairing the damage done 10 the telegraph line
along the Metropolitan Branch railroad in the
vicinity OF this place.
JAS. Weaver. a man employed on the farm OF
Mr.. +. A. Tschiffely, near DarnestOwn. died
suddenly to-day IN the twenty-eighth year OF
his age, Yesterday he was in good health and
ate hearty breakfast and dinner. After the
latter meal he was taken with cTamp. and med
Cal aid could give him no relief. Deceased
came here from Prince Georges county some
months ago. He leaves a wife and two children.
5. A. VI.
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Affairs on the Virginia Side.

A PosT-oFFICE COSTEsT-sUDDEN DEATH-LANp
SALES, ETC.
Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR
FALLS CHURCH, VA. April 8.
We have had recently an attempt to select in
a public meeting citizen to present to the
Post-Ofice department for postmaster Mr.. J.
Lounsbury and E. F. Croker were the candi-
dates. Mr.. Crocker received the most ballots
The friends of Mr.. Lounsbury say that he re-
ceived the support Of nearly all of the heavy
mail senders and receivers of the place and
that Crockers support was mainly coiored peo-
pie and boys, who send away and receive but
little mail matter. They say also that CrOcker
would be a Malone appointment and that the
republicans of the state have been cursed
enough by that political management, and that
there were a good many colored people who
cast ballots for Croker who do not come here
for their mail
Mrs. Dudley Digs died startlingly sudden
the past week. The case was an obstetrical
one. Prot. Graham was sent for in the night
and he went IN haste, but life was extinct when
he reached the house of the patient There was
some trOnble with the heart
Saturday was rough day. The snow fall
was the heaviest since winter closed the au-
turnnal scene. The peach trees promise an
unusually abundant bloom. and occasionally a
fully opened blossom might be seen on some of
the trees Saturday. but / think the buds are
uniniured. saw no indications of a freeze
AprlcOts trees were in blossom. Grass is start
ing with a rush.
Mr.. q. d. Nicholson has bought three acres
OF land OF VIM. Ellison, opposite the farm pur-
chased by the Rev. Robert NoUrse. and CON
templates building this season. Mr.. Columbus
d. Choate, of Herndon, has purchased a lot
near the old Falls Church depot. of Mr. Geo.
T. Whiting, and will build this season. Mr. NJ.
T. Chamberlin cOntemplates building another
dwelling near his new beautiful residence at
the old depot. Mr. 5. V. Proudfit. of your CITY
has just purchased the residence of Mr.. Garri-
son IN this place.
Mr.. Joseph Gardner. son Of our Dr. Gardner
the druggist, graduated at recent commence
ment from the medical department of a uni
yerslty in Baltimore.
In the case Of VIM. Turner, mentioned re-
Gently. the tendency to gangrene has been
checked and there is a prospect now of re-
coyery. i. $. A
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RAILROADS.
BAIrrxoRE AND ONO RAuno.,

OALI1NORE AND WHO 1tAlLROAD.
Leave Wellington from station corner Of New Jersey
For chicaso and Northwest yestbuled Limited e.-
press daily 500 a M express o. p m.
For fisssHTr and t cisysand ves.isued Limited s,
press daily 500 O. m, and express = 0o pm.
For LEXINGTON and Local stations tio;l0am
nsss as nsS
An, m 90 ESQ 81 rnnr,esl Sls rs min
Ga. 1880 and II 80 p n, Sundays $50 $50
s as st 30 500 9gs, an. NAG "a m 40
For waS stations a between Washington and Bait
Sun sundays. SO M i St ssS sss
FpgFi s for xe.A sss a. ss s,as s.s
sSS 1872 tS MINUTES cd P dglS
4s s plgD sis 800 &c., s so y 4S e. sGs
fS SS i no and u 90 .0
s.Pels :4o -? am, los. 40 pm pm sand.ys
For stations On the Metropolitan Branch, te:3s,
am p pnd 5G5 BFinspAi stations only
For Gaithersburg and interniediate points 70 100 g.
For Boyds and intermediate stations. 100 p m.
Church train leaves Washington on Sunday at lis
For iTsoIR9e at ~ stations on MesEOpS.an Branch
For Aasersto~n. t1o;lo a. m. and t5:sopm.
esS p m from cncinnad and st Louis 50 daily a: 70
1920 and - :35 p m.
NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA DIVISION
For New York, Trenton, Newark and Elizabeth. "
J., 1890 - 80, :25 q m, y 30, AIS (ves-
bbued limted) and 10 30 y IN Buffet Parlor Cars
on all DAY trains. Sleeping Car on the 10 80 p: m,
tor Philadelphis, Newark. Wilmington and Chester,
1870, $50, IL % N, '::}0, s4;l5, 800 and
'1o:3op. m. For Atlantic City 4 :25 a. m.
NJ For later" ediate points between Baltimore and
fnlladeipnla. -6:3O - m 90 and "a 30 u. m.
Trains leave New York for Washinston IS 30
night.
Trains leave Philadelphia for Washington - 10
S:l5, lilo q. M, II 40, 'ils, .5:l5 and - 80
y.
tExcert Sunday. Daily. sSunday only
Baggage called for and checked at hotels and rcsi
dences ON orders left ticket Offices 6Ig aud 1851
Pa. ave.
W. NJ CLEMENTS. CHAS. O. SCULI.
80 Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Ast.
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DAILY CIRCULATION N 1856 49, s7-'ss

of this aggregate daily circulation Of % ,0s2
copies, the books of the Office show that average
OF 2O.U2s copies were regularly delivered each
day. by carriers, at the hsHes u ,e5DtaeHt sub
scTtbers in the city and suburbs Of the remainder
daily average OF bah We're sold the Office, in
The hotels and railway stations, etc, and on tbs
streets, by newsboys. making grand total average
within the District of ID. 4jO copies daily leaving
daily average OF l652 to be sent 10 regular sub
scribers residing beyond Its limits by mall express
and railway trains.
In addition To the 20.029 copies daily delivered
at the homes of subscribars, a large proportion u
the J4.1 otherwise disposed Of in the city reg
ularly purchased by permanent residents, living
in lodgings, &c mot househoders). while the resi-
due goes into the hands OF transient vistors from
all parts OF the country, who each year come 10
the National Capital ia greater numbers and for
longer periods, and wlsO furthermore largely rep
resent the Wel-to-do and purchasing portions Of
the communities 10 which they respectively belong
The lastnamed is a class Of readers alone we'll
worth reaching; but e is 10 the phenomenaly
large permanent local circulation Of the paper,
and especially To its unparalleled hold upon the
household and family circle that the attention of
advertisers is particularly directed.
A comparison Of sne home circulation OF 25.450
with the figures representing the entire populs-
ton of the city will usivey establish the fact
that The STAR reaches ABOUT every family in the
District of ColGmts End Is read euerV day ~ more
than ureeyOorts " ais population Iolso aJie
10 reId! 1t follows therefore, that an advertise
ment inserted in Its columns will meet the eve of
every person ia The District worth reaching. Of
whatever race creed, sex, age, condition in life.
Ii only remains to be said, for the Information Of
those interested in the subject, that in proportion
10 It's circulation, the rates OF advertising In THE
EVENING STAB. whether transient or for long
periods, rank With tie very lowest in the United
states. Indeed, taking both the extent and char
Rcter of its circulation INFO consideration. il may
safely be claimed that 50 wide and such an excel
lentqLality oi ~ rc.ty here else he bought
for the same money.
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THE RHODE ISLAND LEarsLArURE.-Burrill-
vile elected republican representative yester-
a representative, there being five tickets in the
field. The legislature now stands: Senate. "a
republicans, 10 democracts, 2 to be chosen.
House. % republicans, 81 democrats, to be
chosen. On the joint ballot, SO republicans. AZ
democrats. Elections are held to-day in New
port, Bristol and Cranston.
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V'HE eREA Srxxsr,v.v,. no,,-r

THE I I5FRNfHsT WAY Ans H9gTE
Sell I'll R HIS MA safliITRER sfESTFH
TRAINS AGNS tEAE yIxy MhAsHINGToS IRON STATION
1msn Cars at ante dag at
ilne, 30 am; daily to Cincinnati and ST LOUIS
md harrisburg to st: Louis: daily except sstur,
Cay, 10 Ghlcago, with sleeping Car Altoona to Chit
Sleeping Cars washington TO chicaso , and St. Louis
saeTes r Ioasve and stf th5cqs
lress' i9;33 pm; daily, for httsburg and the
BALlIMUKE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Fer Ere, Caendaigua. and Rochester daily; Buff
;alo and NesHra, daily; except saturday l0:0Op
For Nilliansport, Lock Haven, aud Elmira at 8 50L
L, n daily except SUNDAY.
ll:f0a.m, 2:LQ, 4 10. 1000, and / :20p.m. on
SUNDAY, 300, l1;49a;m :: 0, 10; 1000, and
oais; 40 a n; daily except Sunday, and 3:4o y
For Bostoii without chanee >: pm. every day.
Tor Brooklyn !. all through trains connect at Jer.
r. ifTriaEe across New York CITY s 49,
am 600 To- sqc 90. aU nd nna 90 pi M
S6 10 40 and SGO 40 n 2lS IS sSI
darior Ssrs' 40 an week days, and $40 pm
For o Sli' WI MN u, plhIng Car
For baltimore 80, 30 s:io, 800. $40, $50
4:2O, 80. co. 40. 81 o. 10 90, and ] 1 20 D
m On sunday, 900, s:O5, 500, IL 40 s.ni-
S;lG 3:io, 4:10 600. 40. $40. 1000, aud
II ~ pm.
For Pope's Creek Line, 20 m and 4 40 nm daily
- eycep; Sunday
For ANNAPOLIS, 7:2O and 100 am. IL .o5 and 40
nm; daily. except Sunday. sundays. 300 a IN.
4:lG pm.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL-
Mah, AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING Ton
For Alexandra, 80, 6:35. 7:25. 40. GAS. 1854
m az ga noon: 05. 3 :4O, 20, 90. q :Ol \ :O5
10:u3, and / 80 y. III. ON sunday at so. 9: 45,
1897 a. m, > 80, O:Ol, sos, and 1905 y. m
Accommodation Tor Quantico. Z: 20 q. and B 90
y. II. week days.
For Richmond and the South. 4:30. 1857 a. m daily
, ana $40 y. IA. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandra Tor Washington, {; O5 .O5
S:DO, 9:lO lO:l0. IL :U7 a. H.: 20. 800 >: L,
5:lO, $780, 90, 9:..:., 10 Al and .05 y IN. on
sunday ats: and IL :O7 Il. 200. .: 40 :05.
49, and 10: 40 IA.
Tickets and information at the office, northeast
ner Of 18Th street and lenns avenue and at the
sutton, where orders he lett for the chez king
tasEsge to destination from hotels and residences
SEAS l. PlGH- j. L. MOOD.
General Manager. If25l Gen. Pas Agent
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
POINTERS.

II you rant a lot,
II you rant Board,
II you rant a Store.
II yo'i rant Rooms.
II you rant a House,
II you rant lodgings.
II you toanf Tenant,
II goa rant a BoGrder.
II you tcGnt 10 Lind Money!
II you tcont 10 Bo1Tole Money,
II you 'cdrt 10 SCI Anythins,
II you ,coHt TO Buy Anytting.-
Adrertise he feet an The Eoening Star.
y EVERYBODY READS THE STAR. -
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The Success of Misery.
Success il only relative:
Naught absolutely fails.

rOl CIeVcr uOctOr I've
Upon our aches and ais.
Live without aches and ais; or, IL you have them
Dow, get rid Of them IL has been done in thous-
ands Of cases IL can be done again Here's
proof on that point:
Dks- srAKkEr & PALES:-"My wife was entirely
Use Of your Compound oxygen Treatment" NJ NJ
POTTsR, oylyania. Ga DIS. STARkEY Il PALES:-
Your Compound Oxygen Is all you claim for IL
and more too" l. A PADo!x, NJ D., Smithville,
Ca
brochure Of 200 pages cor taining the history Of
ne Compound Oxygen Treatment in cases
pepsia, nervous prostratioI matism, uraIg ia
ana all other complaints of a chronic nature will be
,Oswerded Tree Of charge TO any one addressing
b b. SrAKkEr q PALM, No. l529 Arch street,
Philadelphia, Pa
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NOTICEABLE ADVANTAGES

ANOTlCEABLE ADVANTAGES
BALDWIN DRY AIR REFRIGERATOR,
Which have placed it at the Head as the Leading Re.
frigerator of the Present Day
Extraordinary and unequaled preserving properties
The best economy in the use of ice.
Remarkably low and uniform temperature
The great variety of food that be kept together
each retaining only its own flavor.
Its wood lining and racks are odorless and never
spoil by oxidizng corroding the case with zinc
and galvanized iron, and coat of sheac at any time
will make it good as new
Its perfect circulation of pure cold dry air ,p,rord
through the provision chamber keeps the provision
chamber perfectly dry.
simplicity and durability Of construction.
Excellence of workmanship
Beauty Of architectural design
convenience OF interior ARRANGEMENTS
Its air tight lever wedge door fasteners the rnost
perfect device known for sealing doors
Its completely insulated walls, containing perfect
cold. ~ ~ VI He"' ~l'o
The very best Refrigerator ever offered to the public
~ as low prices as any other made,
having no charcoal or other flling its valls never
become foul BY absorption Of moisture
ne many nrst premiums gained in open competition
y the most prominent Mechanical and Industrial EX-
nbtops In this country during the past years at
Baldwin Dry Air Refrigerator the Leading the most
a. ana the 'c'snsc Refrigerator Of thu present
For Sale By WASH d WILLIAMS. Sole Agent
apS-2w 8l7 9TH st n. W.
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Rev. c. C. Newton. of Durham. n. c., has
been appointed missionary to Africa by the
Foreign Mission board OF the Southern Baptist
Church
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MESS more care Is given TO the hair, tho COM
ng man Is liable TO be a hairless animal. hence
TO prevent the hair from falling, use Halls Hair
kenower
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NNHE CELLULOID TRUSS
IL That never breaks, wear3 ont, always ciean
and can be worn while bathing.
10 for saless
CHA6 FIsCHER'3
Nrs FISHER dsvotss her sssensioG % DC wants Of
Lady Fatrous. MI
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Coal. CokE, Woop,
JOHNSON BROTHERS.

Wharves and Rail yards, 18th Water sta Southwest
Offces:
1902 + stn.w. 1915 9TH ct. n ".
Sd and st. n W. 1740 Pa ave N. W.
1112 9th st. NV. 413 10Th st. n. ".
Exclusive agents in the District for the sale of
Of the best coal mined Supply more families than any
retail yard in the United States.
HONEST MEASURE FAIR DEALING. PROMPT
DELIVERIES AND REASONABLE PRICES have
made our business q succesa. NIL
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WOOD AND COAL
DODGE

II
COAL MERCHANT,
Wholesale and Retail
Anthracite Coal of all kinds constantly on hand
GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND COAL
FINEST GRADES of sPLINT AND CAMEL COAL.
Sawed and Split Wood to Order.
Yard and Office. 3OOs Water street: Branch Once.
ton, ID. e.
Telephone-Yard, 954-2; Branch Office, $685. mh2o
MY RETAIL. PRICES FOR COAL AND WOOD,
M until changed, are as follows:
White Ash Stove. per ton OF 2.240 lbs. ......s5 40
/. -, /. . $1,000. $40
Nut ........ 5. 40
Broken ~ s %
shsmokin Stove, $50. $50
Red Ash Stove. $3.50. SO
Egg. - $50
Lykens Valley Stove. ........ $50
Egg, ........ $50
B. Plne Wood, per cord. .................... $50
Oak Wood, {" ......-- Il 5O
Special prices for large orders JOHN MILLER, 500
a. NV thsf Gar and taS- .lp,
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ANCHOR LINE
Atlantic Express Service.
LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN.
Steamship CITY OF ROME" from New York
WEDNESDAY,. May 1, May -. June 20 July "a.
Saloon passage, 500 to 800, Second Glass, $50.
GLASGOW SERVICE.
Steamers every saturday from New York to
GLASGOW and LONDONDERRY
Cabin Passage to Glasgow, Londonderry LIVERPOOL
500 and 500. Second Glass, 800
Storage passage either service, $50
Saloon Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates
Travellers Circular Letters OF Credit and Drafts
for any amount issued at lowest current rate,
For books of tours, tickets further Information
Apply TO HENDERSON BROS, New York or
q. ". MOSS, 92I Pennsylvania ave NV
Washington. mh26-3m
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LADIES, GOODS

A LADY, FORMERLY CARRYING on DREssMAK-
n ing in New York woudlike the patronage of Wash
ington ladies moderate prices and perfect t cutting
and bastinH speciality. st. NE mh1S-4w'
MADAME vALMONT WISHES TO INFORM HER
I'VE patrons that she is now prepared TO execute all
orders. Renovating and cleaning fine lace curtains,
aces of all description, summer dresses, &c. her
old stand, s13 18th st. NV. ap6- Inn
SUPERFLUOS HAIR PERMANENTLY REMOVED
Sby electric needle without nuring the skin leav
ing mark. MRS. DIR. GABRIEL.
ap4-10t' 1921 q ST. u w.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

DOToMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE
For Baltimore and River Landings Steamer Sine
Capt. Geoghegan, leaves Stephenson's Wharf every
Sunday At O'Clock y. For further information
apply to
STEPHENSON BRO.
mh6-6m 18th 81. wharf.
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HOUSEFURNISHINGS.
ARCHITECTS

& TANTON NJ HOWARD ARCHITECT NAV
- Building. cor. 9Th and SITS. "a w. Arcbitsctural
and Mechanical Drawings of every description
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OCEAN STEA MERS
HORT ROUTE TO LONDON,
NORDDEUTSCHERL Floyd s. 8. co

SHORT ROUTE TO LONDON,
- NORDDEUTSCHER Floyd s. g. co
inst Express Steamers.
To Southampton uondon, Havre), Bremen.
Lain, Wed, April u. pm; EIDe, Sat, April 13,
3 pm; Elder, Tues, April Is, $50 u m; Aller,
wed, April IL, am; Werra, Sat, April 20, H. ;
Saale, Wed April "a, pm.
Comfortable staterooms, excellent table, Injurious
saloon Appointments Prices: LIST cabin, x75 and up
ward berth, according TO location; I'd cabin, 500
berth; steerage ut low rates Apply to L. +. DROOP
30 PENN ave- apt
gu AMBURG-AMERICAN PACKET co.
11EAPRESS SEhNlCE between New York. South
amPton and Hamburg by the new twin-screw steamers
OF 10000 tons and 500 horse power Fast time to
London and the Continent Steamers unexcelled for
safety, speed and comfort.
REGULAR SERVICE: Every Thursday from New
YORK to Plymouth London Cherbourg (Paris) and
Hamburg. Through tickets to London and Paris.
Excellent fare Rates eextremely low, Apply to the
General Office, No. 81, General Passage Office,
Broadway, New York G. b. RICHARD l. CO.,
r. j. COR1IS, Manager. 81 Broadway, New York
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MI. VERNON! MI VERNON.
STEAMER W. W. CORCORAN
Leaves 7thsreet wharf daily Except Sunday for Mt
Vernon and River Landings far down Ms Glymont
at 10 O'Clock a. II Returning, reaches Washington
about $3.50 D. IN.
s16 l. L. BLAKE. Captain.
IrOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Il NEW IRON STEAMER "WAkEF1ELD"
Leaves 9Th street wharf on MONDAYS, THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS at z a. Returning TUESDAYS
FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS p. m, touching at Rive
Landings as far as Nomni Creek, Va, 81 Clements Bay
AID Leonardtown. Md Connects with and o. r. r al
shepherds. See schedule. JOHN b PADGETT. Agt
Z. W. RIDLEY. Manager. ja2a
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WHAT IS GOING on IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DEATHS AND BURIALs-THE ATTEMPTED OUT
RAGE ON MISS BURDErT.
Correspondence Of THE EvFxrSG STAR
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Special prices for large orders. JOHN MiiiER. SO,
ia. avn. W.. 1920 4th stn.M 5. Cap and at iaS p
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For the Information of those lot familiar with
The STAR, q few extracts from notices by its con-
temporarias, called out ID Ats recent change in
form, are appended:
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Deen generally accorded to him.
Il have no claim whatever to be the leader
OF society. lie SAYS: In the first place. a
man to hold such position must be rich am
not; | am simply modest man living on a
modest income"
When McAllister's famous remark about the
circumscrlbed limits of swell society was re-
peated all over the country il hurt his friends
greatly. Il do wish Uncle Ward would stop
talking" niece Of his said; ..he is making
such fools of Us ALL
The idea that there are only 400 persons i'm
this city who belong TO good society is ridicu-
lous. said club man. What McAlIister said
was IN answer 10 question: How MANY per-
sons can you count on to come to a swell ball?'
About 4OO.' This is true Nv wife's visiting list
contains 1000 or 1.500 names. Mrs. Astor's
Mrs. Vanderbilt's, and dozens more have lists
as large or larger. OF course many names
are duplicated, but altogether there are thou
sands OF them, and all of these persons belong
to society. No one would think Of giving a
great dinner without inviting Chauncey De-
pew, but 1t would be ridiculous to expect him
to come to a ball. / meet friend in the club.
Coming 70 my ball tomorrow night I saw
'D--n your balln he says, and we link arms
and take drink together. No use to in
vlte him. When they get the lists sorted it
leaves about 400 who will come to every big
event. McAllister looks after all of that. The
Patriarchs' balls have fifty subscribers. Each
OF US Is entitled to invite five men and four wo-
men. We send the names to McAllister He
compares them all and sends US word that such
and such names are duplicated and asks for
more. Finally he sends the invitations He
has no more right to invite other persons be-
yond the established limit than we have. and
he has never been delegated the power Of veto.
Still suppose he would exercise it if some one
insisted upon an Objectionable name He is
sues the invitations, and l presume that if /
should send in the name of lady Of dubious