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The Press., 1889-02-21

"Yes, my dear children" said the visit or at Sunday school, lowering his voice to hushed and solemn toness "this brave mis- sionary, this saintly man of God I have beon telling you about, was captured by the cannibals and killed. And now, little ones, can any of you tell me where he was after that ?" Chorus -st'Yes, ma'am. J "Well, this dear little boy may tell me. '' Dear little boy-sIn the soup"
The Press., 1889-02-21
A. w. Whiton sells Brussels soap. F. J. Chandler sells Brussels soap.

An austere looking lady walked into fur rier's recently and said to the yellow-headed clerk: ''I would like to get muff." 'What fur?" demanded the clerk. "To keep my hands warm, you simpering idiot!" exclaimed the lady,
The Press., 1889-02-21

Says Mrs. Lucy Stone "We shall never have the churches full of men until the pulpits are filled by women" Maybe so but it may be added that we shall never have the churches full of women if the pulpits are filled by wofnen.--Neao York TasSb,tno
The Press., 1889-02-21

INTERESTED PEopLE.-Advertising patent medicine in the peculiar way in which the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam, for Coughs and Colds, does it is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all druggists to give those who call for it sample bottle FREE, that they may try it before purchasing. The large bottles are 500. and $1. We certainly would advise trial. It may save you from con- sumption.
The Press., 1889-02-21

Edward Atkinson, in the Baltimore Manufacturers Record, makes strong plea for the establishment and support o1 savings banks in the south. A little New England thrift will accompany New Eng. land capital to that section in time, and with it all must go the savings bank.
The Press., 1889-02-21

A pleasant incident, illustrative of the tenderness and sympathy of the princess of Wales, has just been brought to the mo- tice of correspondent of "The Manches- ter Courier :" A friend travelling in Nor folk, near Lynn, met in the train woman tion she stated that recently she had lost band was laborer on the sandringham estate, and during her daughters protract- ed illness the princess of Wales was fre- quent visitor, sitting by the dying girls bedside, talking and reading to her on re. ligious subjects, "and after her death," added the mother, "the princess gave me this shawl that am now wearing."
The Press., 1889-02-21

BucKLEN's ARNIcA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Oorns, and all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. K. Taft, Porous Plaster. Price 25.cents. W.D. .Heald agent.
The Press., 1889-02-21

Shiloh's.. Vitalizer is what you need for Con- stipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. W. D. Heald, agent
The Press., 1889-02-21

SHE FLUSHED awfully when I told her what to do for those for those horrid pimples with which her face was covered. She now says if you want pink and white complexion with nice clear smooth skin, you must use that best of all blood purifiers, Sulphur Bitters.
The Press., 1889-02-21

'I have used "Ayer's Pills for the past 30 years, and am satisfied I should not be alive to-day if it had not been for them. They cured me of dyspepsia when all other rem edies failed."-T. P. Bonner, Chester, Pa. Ayer's-Pills are sold by all druggists.
The Press., 1889-02-21
J. B. Desroches sells Brussels soap.

Boston Courier: girl who has golden hair need not have it plaited.
 Economize by using Brussels soap.
The Press., 1889-02-21

Economize by using Brussels soap.
 Every family in Stafford Springs should give Brussels soap a trial. It contains no rosin.
The Press., 1889-02-21
Issued Every Thursday Evening.

Good after dinner speakers are among the most popular of men among people who cultivate the art of dining. The flashes of wit which draw forth roars of laughter and applause are sometimes unpremedi- tated, but probably. they are more fre- quently thought at and rehearsed in ad- vance. Impromptu or not, we all like witty speech and a witty toast. Chambers Journal has collected some witty and amusing toasts given at banquets and, in reading them, one can only sigh, "Would I had been therer P ....-....
 A rather cynical toast ran thus |: "Wom- an-she requires no eulogy; she speaks for herself"
 A gallant young man, under the same festal circumstances, referred to one mem- Der of the sex he eulogized as "delecta- ble dear, so sweet that honey would blush
 At the marriage supper of deaf and dumb couple, one guest, in the speech of the evening, wished them ''unspeakable bliss"
 A writer of comedies was given ban quet in honor of his latest work, at which 8 jovial guest gave the toast: ''The au- thor's very good health! May he live to be as old as his jokes.
 At another gathering were toasted, "The bench and the bar; if it were not for the bar, there would be little use for the bench. :"
 As pithy was the following toast, pro- posed at at 8 shoemaker's dinner: "May we have all the women in the country to shoe, and all the men to boot"
 The residents of Manchester and other little towns in Carroll county, Md, con- tinue to be greatly alarmed by the threats and destructive work of the barn. burners. A farmer near Manchester received the us- ual notice that his barn would be burned at 8 certain time. He removed his crop and machinery and lay in wait for the in- cendiaries. He found an egg lying in some hay on the barn floor. Picking it up, he was astonished at it's weight. Turn ing it over in his hand he discovered that its contents were trickling through @ hole in the shell no larger than a pins head. Suspecting that it contained some deadly chemical, the farmer laid it out in the field and went after neighbor who knew more than he did about chemicals. The egg shell was filled with sulphur, gunpowder and other chemicals and water. The the- ory IS that when the water evaporates in the shell combustion occurs. This dis covery has only added to the excitement and now the farmers regard every egg l found in their barns with suspicion until they have satisfied themselves that it is not loaded
 One insurance company in South Penn. sylvania has sustained losses in the burn ing of thirteen buildings. What object the incendiaries hope to gain by the fires has net yet been learned. The notices ir variably request the owners of the barns to remove all stock and machinery by 6 certain time.
The Press., 1889-02-21
c. L. Johnson sells Brussels soap.

It's economy to use Brussels soap, as it contains no rosin or other adulteration.
The Press., 1889-02-21
G. w. Adams sells Brussels soap.

Sleepless nights, made miserable by thnt terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. w. D. Heald, agent.
The Press., 1889-02-21

Springfield Republican: The legisla- ture is again asked to step in and abolish fines for poor weaving in silk, cotton and woolen mills. That is going quite too far in paternalism. Competent workmen are not in sympathy with this call for the pro, tec-ion of poor work, and the state cannot undertake to manage the mills of Massa- chusetts ill all their details. We attempt quite enough in that direction as it is.
The Press., 1889-02-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Ips economy to use Brussels soap; as i contains no rosin or other adulteration.
The Press., 1889-02-21

Vallejo Chronicle: It has been demon- strated in Vaca valley that peach stones will make as good fire for household purposes as the best kind of coal in the market. The fruit-growers, instead of as heretofore throwing the pits away, dispose of the stones at the present time at the rate of $6 ton. A sack of the stones will weigh about eighty pounds and will last as long as an equal number of pounds of coal, and give greater intensity of heat. At many of the orchards in the valley may be seen great stacks of peach and apricot stores, which will eventually find their way to San Francisco and other places to be sold for fuel. The apricot stone does not burn as readily as the peach, and will not command as good price. The fruit raisers will undoubtedly be pleased to learn that they now have another source of revenue open to them. A large num- Der of peaches are dried during the season for shipment. As soon as the owners find they have market for the stones great CT number of pounds will be dried than heretofore.
The Press., 1889-02-21

"How do the Indians sharpen their scalp. ing knives?" With the Indian file."
The Press., 1889-02-21

W. G. Ellis sells Brussels soap.
The Press., 1889-02-21

"I recall,'' said Senator Voorhees,, "the first state dinner of President Hayes that I attended. had forgotten the total absti. hence rule, and the earlier courses were dispatched before I noticed that there were no glasses save those for water. As the entree came on friend on my left asked me in whisper if we were not to have sip of anything. told him the water was deliciously cold. I would have enjoyed a glass of wine as much as he would. Con- versation was stacking, and almost every man at the table needed mild spur. In a few moments the Roman punch was served. tasted it listlessly, but instantly discovered that it was Roman punch, in deed. I touched my friend who had yet to taste his provocative. He emptied his glass with few dips of his spoon and looked at me longihgly. lifted one finger. One of walters understood the gesture, and in moment other glasses of the reviving mixture were placed before us we'll satu- rated with grateful extract of grape. Our spirits were immensely improved, and our friends across the table tried for many day to guess the reason of the sudden change from passivity to distinct interest" !"
The Press., 1889-02-21

A Boston man had lost his wife. As soon as telephonic communication is es- abolished between that city and Paradise he rings and cries . "Hello P
 "Hello p from the other end.
 ''Is that you, Artemisia P -~ "Yes, dear"
 "Weil, my love, and how do you like it up there?'
 ooh, it is very nice, of course-but it isn't Boston,"
The Press., 1889-02-21

Chauncey Mitchell Depew sat in his li- brary one afternoon last week, talking to a delegation of railroad men who had called on him, when they heard a terrible chatter on the piazza. The noise increased. The children's voices drowned the silvery, rip bling conversational tones of Chauncey. The guests first smiled, then drowned. MT. Depew was pleased with their smiles. but annoyed at their frowns. So he arose and said
 'I will make an investigation. This noise must stop."
 Mir. Depew went outside. and to his sur prise found his coachman's children rais- ing old Nick. They paid paid but little attention to him, however, and his pres ence did not lessen their clatter. Grow ing impatient, he said
 "Children, do you know who am?"
 "Oh! Yes, we do," said little 5-year- old tot to the great railroad man. "You're the man that rides in my papa's carriage" |" -NetO York Eveniaag Sun.
The Press., 1889-02-21

The Willimantic Journal we'll says s'Twenty-ei9ht students are now in attend ance at the Storrs Agricultural school, and this number is more than can be we'll &C., commodated. Many applications were re- fused last fall for lack of room. It ought
 to be an easy matter to convince the gen. eral assembly of the importance and i'm. perative need of new buildings, and secure an adoption of the trustees recommends tion that an appropriation be made for the purpose at the present session of the body"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19
B u SIN E S S.

The attention Of the business pubrc is invited
with confidence 10 the superior advantages pre-
scented by THE WASHINGTON EVENING STAR ne an
advertising medium. The sworn statements q It's
daily circulation, published from week 30 week.
TAKEN In connection with the data given below, Il
lustrate In the most striking manner the steady
ana rapid growth Of the paper in circulation and
influence. They also establish, beyond conrro-
versy, the fact that THE STAB Is the best local i'd
oertassn1 medium, nos only in Tie United States,
Out IN The NhoIe ,corld! This claim is based and
conceded on the fact that no city In any country Is
% thoroughly covered by the regular circulation Of
single paper as Is the city Of Washington by that
OF IHk EVENING STAR; and IL does not rest on the
eLted alone, but also the character Of circuls-
aon Not only Is its local circulation the largest
ana FULLEST Of any daily paper printed In proper
non 20 population, but il Is also the BEsr since the
paper does not merely so into the hands Of the
people OF The District Of Columbia a body, but
into Their hoTaes,-into the families Of all condi-
tons. and into those Of the incorporating ss
wen as the incorporating portion OF the CON-
munity,-in q much larger ratio than any daily
journal that can be named. BY reason OF the
fulness, freshness and reliability Of its news
local, domestic and foreign, its independent and
fair treatment Of all public questions, and espe-
cially because of its intelligent and effective de-
votion 70 local interests and It's close attention
matters with which the household, and particu-
Larry its lazy MEMBERS are concerned, The STAR
Is everywhere recognized and admitted 10 pe. in
every quality, the leading and favorite newspaper
| OF The National Capital, alike In the counting
room. the workshop, and the family circle.
More conclusive evidence on these points no
person can ask than that afforded by the table
below. The growth Of circulation therein indi-
Gated with the analysis following clearly shows the
esteem in which the paper Is held 10y the COM
munity 10 whose interests IL is so steadfastly de-
voted. il will be seen that, in the number OF
copies Issued, every month In the year 1855 shows
| a handsome increase over the corresponding
month In each year given: and, a further Illus
tration on that point, it may be stated here that
there has been a corresponding advance In the
number OF new advertisements printed during tho
year. The comparative figures for the four years
last past are as follows:
DAILY CIRCULATION N lsS5-,sf ,s--,ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19
A Book-Buyer who was Watched.

From the Chicago News.
The other afternoon a very understanding
gentleman sauntered into McClnrg's book store
and began looking at the treasures in the
English corner. Mr.. Willard eyed the stranger
with suspicion. for the reason that not yerv
long ago modest-locking gentleman pocketed
several treasures and made off with them, But
Dir. Willard was not long in discovering that
the quiet stranger knew somewhat of books
for he talked very intelligently of the best ed-
tons. MIR. Willard began, in fact, to feel sorry
for the man. Here" thought he, is a gentle
man who is bibliOmaniac. See how fondlv
his treless eyes gloat on those illustrated
Dibdlns. What enyious what hopeless pangs
are now surging in his bosom Poor devil. it is
my duty to steer him away from those incom-
prehenslble prizes and up against some books
within the compass of his means
But'the stranger would not be steered worth
cent. He would inspect nothing but the
costliest treasures. II am sorry that YOU have
sold the Washington Burns" said he ruefrIllv
Il would have taken it and been only too glad
to get it,
"Our price was $780," suggested Mr.. Willard
Cheap enough" said the stranger quietly.
"And now may ask you to send these five
volumes to me at the Richelieu hotel? The
clerk will pay the bill. By the way, what is
the whole amount2"
Two hundred and thirty-fve dollars" said
Mr.. Willard. impressively.
We'll, send them to the Richelieu at once. ~
said the stranger, land the clerk will pay the
charges for me-"
PARKWAY, distrustful, bilious look stole
into Mr. Millards keen eyes. What name.
please!" asked Mr.. Willard, firmly, but cour-
teously.
George W. Vanderbilt of New York" said
the modest stranger, demurely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19
Base Ball and Heart Disease.

1fViI tLe EHlIduelpn2 inquirer
prominent physician is impressed with the
idea that the great national game of base ball
produces heart disease and gives an interesting
comparison of sports from the hygienic point
OF view. The trouble with base ball is in the
running. Now, take the batsman who has been
resting on the bench awaiting his turn. His
heart is beating leisurely until he makes a hit
Then suddenly he starts and runs with all his
might to first base. The muscular force of the
heart Is at once overwhelmed with the enor-
nous demand upon 1t. By the time it gets mn
vigorous action the demand ceases, when the
runner reaches his base. Then another terrific
rush to second, and so on. The result il that
the heart Is taught to act in fits and Jerks and
thumps and spasms. Contrast the effect Of
this sport on the heart with the work of the
scientific runner. He starts around the track
quietly, with measured steps and breathes and
moves every part as regularly as a clock. The
heart responds gradually, increasing its vigor
and developing its power of action to the highest
point. But these dashing runs cannot but be
harmful. The batsman who makes a home
run is nearly always ready to fall down ex-
hausted when he reaches the home-plate. The
greatest fault with gymnasium exercises in
general is that they do not reach the heart as
they should Rowing is another splendid ex-
ercise on that account. The control OF the
breath and the hearts action should be the
most important scientific consideration in
sport, and in game like base ball. am sorry
to say, the conditions do not favor that control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19
She il Sick of Men.

A typewriter girl thus expressed herself in
the indianapolis Journal: Il get sick of men
and their ways. They are messy; they sling
paper all over the Office, and loll about on the
desks and chairs in such undignified attitudes
They smoke and chew We have fourteen
drummers who come into our office. and only
one of the fourteen has ever had the courtesy
TO ask me if cigar smoke is offensive to me-
Then. they are silly; they talk such nonsense as
sixteen-year-old girls wouldn't be guilty of. It
Is all about neckties. new hats. ballets. good
dinners. and so on. If you think man is the
superior animal, you just spend some time in a
business Office with assorted sizes of him and
you will see. am beginning to believe that
trashy dime novel is better society than the
average man, and equally improving"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19

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PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE

T'HE GREA SErxxsv,r,s,, no,,-r
THE NORTH GRFThHif KEsf Ans H9s sdTFFrHwrsr
DoTBLE TRACK. sPLENDIp sCENERY.
TRAINS Lave WASHINGTON sH 10 fRdM s STATION
CORNER Sixth AND SHEETS. 5 Fol-
forrttsburg and the West Chicago Express OF
Line, goo am; daily, to Cincinnati and St. LOUIS,
and Harrsbars to ST. Louis 6siiy. eSeept satnr
day, to Chicago, with Sleeping Car Altoona to Chi
Sleeping Cars az to cheard and s %t
connecting daily at harrisburg. with through
press, 1000 pm. daily Tor p4tts6urr and the
West with through Sleeper TO Pittsburg and Pitts.
BAL TIMoEE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
fao and Nasars, dsiiy eIeept ns fSr
Or Tth seeRins Car %ashngtOn 70 Rochester
f. n. daily except SUNDAY.
For HeT nonk and tie East 90 sn s91 Go and
spgn5daay, 300 II 40 am, gao. 40, 1000 and
Cars am daily except f Sunday a and IS
n daily with Dining Car.
for BSeokyn Y al through trains conn At er
sey City with boats Of Brooklyn Annex aforlins
g. isrrtage across New York CITY 49,
"a H. Pc Sod oG apa 40
on Sunday, 900, II 40 a. M, 2:lO, 40. 600
week d hR's I'd 5ss IN
For 7 20 sie 800 wees sAS ESQ
40 40, 500 o. 40 40 si6 1000 and Sf Fl l
"A. On sunday, 300 ;05, 800 II 40, am,
11:2U pm.
For POpes Greek Line. 7:2o am and 4:4o pm daily,
For Annapolis, 7:2o and 300 am. IL :o5 and 40
4:10p.m.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG Rail,
MA1, ANp ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
For Aletsndria. 400. $685. 7a5 $40. e:4s. 1o:57a
m;IZ o4 noon 0o. ) 40, rs, 8 co. q or :oa
1902 and ii :36 p; N; ON sunday at 4 80. S:45.
Iu;o m, ~, 0;O1 sos, and 10 :05 p m.
r. m week days. WV
For Richmond and the South. 40 o:57 q m daily
mr. ana 3 40 p. m. daily, except sunday
anlns ieave Aie1andrls for Washington. :o5 .05
5:10, $50, 7;05, 9:32, SAG and ii :o5 D m on
e:32 and 10:42 D. m s
Tickets and inforatio at the Office northeast cor
ner OF street and avenue and al the
station where orders be left the Checking Of
paegage e destination from hotels and residences
General MANAGER. ff25l Gen. IA" Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19
A Man Might Have Done This, Too.

From the Chicago Times.
Il see by yesterdays papers," remarked a
young man about town, chat a Chicago wo-
mems medical college has weaned a couple of
dozen young lady NJ. DIS. l wouldn't allow
one OF those lance-jugglers to carve any part of
my anatomy" he continued with a shudder.
"Not that they are unskilled in the profession,
but they are apt to overlook small bits, as it
were. The worst blunder in this line that ever
came under my notice occurred during an
operation performed in O Chicago hospital by
a woman and which, to my knowledge, has
never been equalled in the history of surgery
The patient was girl under treatment for a
tumor in the stomach. After several months
of fruitless medical treatment the female phv-
slcians in charge decided to resort to the knife
Accordingly, the victim was placed under the
influence of anesthetics, laid out on a slab in
the presence OF numerous doctors and nurses
of the female persuasion, and the carving
began. The maiden was opened in scientific
style and the tumor successfully removed, as
were also several large antiseptic sponges
which had been placed in the abdominal cavity
to absorb the blood during the operation
Then the incision was neatly stitched with sill
yer wire, the boss surgeon had rolled down
her sleeves and was receiving congratulations
when young doctress, who had taken the pre-
caution to count the sponges before and after
using, suddenly exclaimed: oh, doctor, you
have left sponge inside of the patientp At
first the doctor secuted the idea that she could
possibly make such a blunder, but as one of the
sponges was missing, and which careful search
of the room failed to discover, she thought per-
haps 1t might have got lost in the shuttle. The
stitches were removed, and sure enough there
lay sponge as big as a half-grown mud turtle
snugly reposing among the Latin arrangements
of the young woman. The sponge was rescued,
and as the surgeon was sewing the girl together
again she calmly remarked: I'm glad my at
tention was called to the matter, as that sponge
is worth IS CENTS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-19
Take Care of the Ewes,

In families where there is much sewing to be
done. says writer in the Boston TraUelu, it is
a good plan to have the bulk of work on dark
and colored goods done by daylight reserving
the white sewing for the evening in order to
save the eyes. Like the other bodily organs
they will retain their powers much longer if
properly treated. John Quincy Adams never
used glasses, even in extreme old age. and he
attributed his remarkable eyesiGht to the habit
OF gently manipulating the eyelids with the
fingers, rubbing toward the nose. This may be
only partial explanation of the strength of the
visual organs. but that sort of friction is I'M
doubleday excellent. Reading at twilight, or
lying down, or by poor artificial light, or on
an empty stomach. ought always to be avoided.
The Use of wells, also particularly the spotted
lace variety now so commonly worn by women,
cannot be too strongly condemned. Permanent
injury to the eyesight has often resulted from
wearing them. well as heavy Grape wells.
Occasionally on very windy day, or for per-
son in delicate health, a thin veil may serve a
good purpose; but as a rule they are pernicous.
little salt added to the tepid water makes a
very strengthening wash for the eyes.