davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
Real Estate Matters.

w. Mayse ct al. have bought for IS. 266 so Of
s. Bieber lots and 9, square 800, lO41a feet
front on 10th street between B and south
east.
Jules A. Demonet has bought for $500 Of
Warner Smith part 6. square 81, 40 by 100 feet
on between 2lst and 22d streets northwest.
b. IL. Warner & Co. have sold for Louis H.
Emmert the residence just erected on New
Hampshire avenue north of Dupont circle to
Mrs. Alice N. Miller Of Canton, Ohio, for
$35, 900.
L. j. Stellwagir has bought Of J. s. Ed
wards ct al, trustees, subs and 5 of Smiths
vacancy, on 7th street extended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
The cold Folks'' at Hamline.

The busy people of Hamline ME. church
have decided to make a success of the Old
Folks concert, which will be given this even
ing at Masonic temple Mr.. W. H. Pope, one
OF the original old folks, has charge of the af-
fair. He has prepared an excellent program
and has trained his singers SO as to do the pro-
gram and himself justice. There will be
nothing burlesque, but there will be much
amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
Auction Sale of Local Stocks

At an auction sale Of local stocks held at Dun
canson's auction rooms yesterday the following
were sold: Thirty-six shares Franklin fire in
surance company at S54 per share, As shares of
Washington market company stocks at SO, 10
shares of Washington safe deposit company at
S13S.5O, IS shares of Riggs fire insurance COM
pany at $3.50 and 5 shares of Great Falls ice
company at $195.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
COMPANY DIS Hon.

The members of company b, Washington
Light Infantry, gave their first complimentary
hop Of the season at the armory last night
The hall was handsomely decorated. Between
five and six hundred people were present and
dancing was kept up till late hour. Capt.
Miller and Lieuts. Duffy and BealI with a num-
Der of other members from the committees re-
ceiyed the guests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
HoLrpAY GooDs.

The finest and most varied assortment have ever
exhibited are now ready for inspection in
FINE FANCY LEATHER GOODS, FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC, IN
POCKET BOOKS, CARD AND LETTER CASES of
Gorham and other best makers bothpain and sterling
silver mounted.
GHATELAINE BAGS. MANICURE SETS
CUFF AND COLLAR BOXES
STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES
FINE ENGLISH FITTED TRAVELLING BAGSl (my
own direct importation, with sterling silver and solid
ivory nttings.
SOLID LEATHER LONDON DRESSING CASES
AND BRUSH SETS AND HAT BOXES.
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASES, and many other
dne goods too numerous to mention, at
JAMES 8. TOPHAM,G
1881 Pennsylvania ava
Trunks and Travelling Bags In great Variety
Trunks repaired as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
The Death Record.

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today deaths were reported to the health office
as follows: White-Irvin G. Hershler, IL years;
John F. benson, IS years; Rosalia Porter, SO
years, Chas. B. Altman, % years. Colored--
Jenny Jones, 10 years; Richard foyer, days
Roxanna Chin, IS years; Emma Fisher, %
years; Joseph Brown, 10 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
GEORGETOWN.

THE COMMISSIONERS WERE PREsENT.-Com-
missioners Douglass and Hine were in attend
ance last night at the fair now in progress at
Forest hall in aid of Trinity church. flag
drill was we'll executed by a number of young
ladies. The fair will continue until next We'd
nesday evening.
HURT BY THE FALL OF A DERRIcK-While
the work laying the 4S-inch water mains under
NJ street was in progress last night the derrick
fell upon an employee named Allison, seriously
injuring him. He was removed to his home.
The Bio WATER MAIN Across THE CREEK
The work of laying the 4S-inch water mains over
Rock creek has been completed as far as it can
be done by the Phoenix bridge company, and
within few days workmen will be put to work
on NJ street, making excavations for the pipes
toward the NJ street bridge.
DIsoRDERLY WoMEN.-Julia Bells and Emma
Reynolds were before Judge Miller this morn
ing charged with disturbing the quiet of Poto-
mac street, John Smith appearing es COM
plainant. Emma was fined IS and Julia's per-
sonal bonds were taken.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
2 AM-Great Falls-temperature, AZ; condi-
ton. 81. Receiving reservoir 49;
condition at north connection, Sc; condition at
south connection, 10. Distributing reservoir
temperature, 43; condition, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
AUCTION SALES.
WEEKS CO., Auctioneers,
w 637 Louisiana avenue,
Opp. City Post Office.
FINE LEATHER GOODS AT AUCTION.
SPECIAL AND ATTRACTIVE SALE WITHIN QUIZ
SALES ROOMS

On MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER NINTH, at
TEN O'CLOCK, of collection of the Finest Leather
of stock of party giving up that department of their
business They need only to be seen to be appreciated
We name: All-Leather Gladstone Bags; Sample Cases
Club Bags; Telescopes; Hand Trunks: Tourist Bags
Jewel Cases; Beautiful Dressing Cases: Card Boxes
Writing Tablets; Desks: Flasks: dozen Buggy
Whips; Fine Hand Satchels for Ladies and Gents;
Cuff Boxes; Pocket Books and Wallets; Travelling
Trunks and other Fine Goods suitable for Holiday
df;-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
Morphine I'm Paris Society,

Paris Dispatch to the London Daily Telegraph.
Another victim is now to be added TO the list
Of those who have gradually done themselves
to death by the abuse Of that terrible drug.
morphine, which is playing havoc in Paris So
ciety. vicomte Michael de Pierredon, son of
Michael Pasha, who is q land owner and ex-
tremely wealthy, has just succumbed 70 bis par
TALLY for injections Of the fatal anesthetic.
which he first used when i'll and continued
afterward until he found il impossible To do
without it The viscount was q good amateur
musician and composer. He was married and
had two children. 70 whom be has bequeathed
. considerable fortune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
Civil Officers of the

Civil Officers Of the Presidents Troop.
At the last meeting Of Cavalry Troop A.
DONG, the following civil officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year: First
sergt. H. E. Mitchell, president; Sergt. G. W.
Forsberg, vice president; R. s. Coleman, re-
cording secretary; ]. Frank Minor, financial
secretary and treasurer. The reports of com
mittees show the troop to be in very
fourishing condition. Eight new members
were elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
LOCAL NOTES.

In the Circuit Court Francis Miller and
Henry N. Tolson have been accepted as jurors
and Lewis Bell excused.
G.. NJ. Hopkins has entered suit against the
District for $500. for maps andplat books.
Bettus were arrested by Officer Slack on the
Bladensburg rod for disorderly conduct The
latter hurt his head by fall and was sent to q
hospital and left collateral, which was forfeited
in the Police Court this morning. Murphy
was fined IS.
A luncheon will be given at Willard hall to-
morrow for the benefit of the hospital for
foundlings.
George Nolan Of No. Gil 7th street reported
to the police today that he was robbed Of .
gold watch last night.
Yesterday Joseph j. Conner and Thomas b.
Barron were adjudged lunatics by marshal's
jury.
In the Circuit Court today J. J. Hogan was
excused from services as juror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06

Lee Reilly and Charles walcott, night watch.
men at the Farmers and Mechanics bank, fort
Worth, Tex, we're arrested yesterday Tor roo.
bling the bank Of 1000 silver doiiarA part OF
the plumber was recovered
Five steam ships landed Lac immigrans -
Castle Garden yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
Boston City's Loss by the Fire.

An interesting computation of the actual cost
to the city of Boston in fighting the flames of
the recent fire and clearing away the debris is
as follows: Fire apparatus destroyed. $4,000;
fire equipments destroyed, sllOO0; funds to
the families Of the five dead fremen, $4,000;
removal Of the debris and walls, $500; re-
treatments for fireman and police, 81, 900; mis-
cellaneous losses, S475; total, S4S,775
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06

The suit Of DR.. Nathan r. Gorter against
Robert Garrett for e25,000 for professional
services which has been pending in court. was
settled yesterday. DIR. Gorter offered to settle
for els,0o0 and the proposition was accepted
and tho money paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06

IfOR SALE OR RENT-NEW BRICK STABLE IN
rear Of 1888 St. NV 3 stalls and room for 3 car
riages water and gas. Apply to BEALL, BROWN b
CO., l52l st. n:5O-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06
FOR RENT-uOUSES.

4 .UR RENT-LARGE house WITH ALL MOD.
iTnp-.. centrally located; furnished complete
With linen and china, for boarding residence;
owner will remain If desired. Address L b., Star
ONCE d6-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06

EOR sALE-BEFORE INVESTING IN NEW
Piano or exchanging your old one call at the BRAD
BURY PALACE OF Music, 1925 Pennsylvania ave-
and see the beautiful Uprights i'll of Mahog-
any, Cireassian Walnut, English Oak, Cherry aud
Rosewood. Sold for cash or on monthly payments of
$40. Old Squares taken in exchange and full value
allowed. MO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-06

Il OR REM
II Iur. 2l.22 II ut. .S12.
l9Cs l ST., Tor, fur. .--lla
SO2 2lst St, l2r.-6U. %
GIG La ave-, Ion. 90. SO
l3Sl U St, l2r., mi.5O.5I
Northwest cor. 18th
And ; sts., ar. & store. .5C
2219 / st. Dr. nI.i. .4U.5l
l33t-133S I'D. Sr.,
m slb n
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
AIR in Crowded Rooms.

A writ.r in The Nineteenth Century says.
sWithin doors we find that the number OF
micro organisms suspended in the air de-
pends as we should have expected, upon the
number of people present, and the amount of
disturbance Of the air which is taking place.
In illustration of this the following expert
ments, made at one OF the Royal society's
Conversations, held at Burlington house last
year, may be mentioned, At the commence
ment of tho evening, when a number OF per-
sons were already present, and the tempera-
ture was at 67 degs. Fair, the two gallons
of air examined yielded 1926 organisms; later
on, as the rooms became densely crowded, as
indicated by the temperature rising TO 70
degs. Fahr., the number reached 432. The
next morning, on the other hand, when the
room was empty, the air yielded only 1870,
but even this is doubtless in excess OF the
number which would be present in the room
in question under normal conditions, in
which, Judging from experience, / should ex-
pect to find about 40 to 60 in the same volume
of mir u
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
stories ofLecturers.

Long ago Anna Dickinson, while
still In her prime came to Chicago on
lecturing tour. The announcements
Of her address crowded the hall where
she was billed to speak. An auditor
says she began by asking: why was
bornP" Then after a pause she re-
peated: "Why was l bornp' where
upon some fellow in the gallery
shouted: swell. Anna, il that's con-
undrum. l give it up" The embar-
rassment to the late Congressman
/. Dorsheimer OF an interruption on .
similar occasion Is fresh in the recollec-
ton OF many. AT some commemorative
celebration that excellent speaker was
invited to deliver an address At
Faneul hall. The building was packed
TO hear the orator Of the evening. Be-
hind and near him sat Pat O. Flaherty.
noted democratic ward-worker. Like
an anatomical curiosity. he was
soaked In alcohol. Gov. Dorsheimer
started in with: "Faneuil hall Is full
tonight 'And SO is Pat O'Flaherty,"
was echoed from the rear. This
ELECTED shouts of laughter, which the
speaker, mistook for approval. as the
| interjected remark had escaped him.
Again, in stentorian and oracular tones.
he began: "Faneuil hall is full to-
night" .'But divil-a-bit the advan-
tage of Pat O'Flaherty has it, was re-
echoed, followed by peals Of outlaws.
which thoroughly disconnected the
| Titanic orator. Aulericd.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24

Francis Wilson, the comedian, says that
fame is a fugitive and altogether an ulisatis-
factory thing after ALL He was in Paris with
Alfred Candy, his manager, and one after
noon they strolled along the Avenue dc
pOpera looking at the shop windows. In an
art store they Uncovered a large collection
Of photographs Of celebrities from all over
the world. This claimed their attention for
some time. At length Wilson started in sur
prise and directed Canby's attention TO the
photograph of young girl. Don't you
recognize that faceq he asked. "Why, that's
New York photo Of my daughter Frances. y
And SO it was Wilson had always been
sure that his daughter was a beautiful child,
but he did not think that she was SO striking
ly handsome that her photographs would find
purchasers in Paris. Candy suggested that
they interview the shop keeper and see II he
knew who the original was. So they entered
the shop and put the question to the French
man. The shop keeper knew, Of course.
"0h, certainly" he said. Eat is ze daugh-
taire Of 10 famous American, Bob Inger-
soil. New York Star
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
a Confession Of Love.

I'm in love with widow. own it swear
FIJI Your glasses and drink me her veal.
Ridicule, disatfection-let none of you dare
Real love is too precious, and my love is
real.
But first, Jolly friends, ere you hasten to
On her virtues I'll briefly descant;
Everything that is charming III boldly aliege
more virtues than vlrtue9 Alb, wen that
I'll grant.
AS comrade my Widows seductively
Nature made her. and then made no more.
Hours Of transport spend in her company
have ceased but to love- I'm slave. 1
adorel
The first kiss that give her delicIously
thrills me,
And the next shoots glow to my heart,
But the madness that finally seizes me. ILLS
me,
Makes me fear my sweet witch, while bow
to her art.
Yet why should l fear her2 She fills me with
daring.
With great purpose and lofty resolves.
She transports me beyond all annoyances
In her I smile an my troubles IKE vapor dis.
solve.
She's kind-hearted, my charmer for, swayed
by her magic.
/ am friendly with lover and foe
And IL any man loves her, hen not find me
For my widow. dear friends, is the widow
George Horton.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
NO. S75


! owes its brightness and hue to min
| Cling of chronic acid with the present
clay.
different from the oriental topaz
is the topaz from Brazil, which. beau
tiful as it is, is nothing but conn
pound of selica. or flint. and alumnia,
which also make the garnet, and large
ly compose the occidental emerald and
the beryl stone. These two stones
also contain an earth known as glu-
Gina, so called because bf the sweet
ness of the salts discovered in it.
"'rhe diamond is the king Of gems.
a monarch blazing like the sun, and
the opal is Its moonlight queen. Yet.
as every one knows, the diamond 10
only chip of coal, the realization of
its highest being. Ten parts of water
and ninety parts of silica, combined In
the mystic crucible of nature, form the
opal, the water giving to the gem that
shifting, changeable, irridescent color
ing which is the opal's peculiar charm.
Who would imagine that the fire In
the opal is not fire at all, but Of all
things wateri And yet the silica that
holds the radiant moisture captive -
bht CobtttfOtk hihh kKUut Httts1At NtA4 tBE1-
fathers struck the igniting sparks into
their finder boxes.
"But the opal is not the only pre-.
cious stone that owes its being TO
flint. The amethyst, the cats eye, the
Egyptian jasper-all are OSCILLATIONS
of the ultimate efforts of natural chem
istry acting ON silica. What Is the
lapis lazuliP A bit of common earth
painted throughout with sulphuret of
sodium. And the turquoise--what forms
itp and how did it receive its soft, pale
blue colorp The turquoise IL phos-
phate of alumnia, and copper In the
earth gave it its lovely hue. Chryso-
lete is pure silicate of magnesia. OF
the rare decorative stones and mar
bles, If there were no carbonate Of
copper the seeker after malachite
would find his search Ruthless and
the sculptor would sigh in vain for the
matchless Carrara marble il there
were no carbonate of lime.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24

s.Now you'll say that cigar is bad.
won't your" remarked Shamokin
street tobacconist to Shamokin Times
editor the other evening. land you'll
never find out whether cigar Is good
or bad unless you light it better. See,
that one is burning down the side, and
half the wrapper isn't lighted at all.
The cigar is good and will burn even
ly If you give it a chance. Take this
lighter and try again. There. you have
it now. If you want to enjoy smoke
be sure you have the cigar properly
lighted before you begin"
What is the reason cigar doesn't
taste we'll when it burns unevenlyp"
asked the gossiper.
why, the tobacco, that which gives
flavor to the cigar, is the outside wrap
per. The next wrapper is OF poorer
grade and the filling Is the cheapest Of
all. All should be burned together.
If the inside is consumed while the
wrapper remains intact or only par
TALLY charred, Havana won't taste
any better than toby. A poor cigar
well lighted affords a better smoke
than the very finest one unevenly
burned
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24

Attention Is called IN Building 20 the adj
vantages of wire wove water proof roofing
Tho Architectural Building Trades exhibi-
ton, just closed in London, offered an oppor-
tunity to show its numerous applications. 1t
is intended mainly as substitute for galva-
nized iron in building. The roofing sheets
are less than half the weight of twenty-four
gauge corrugated iron, and, being composed
of stout papier mache, with fine steel wiro
foundations, they are excellent non-conduct-
ors Of heat and cold. A settlers hut, IA feet
was exhibited. 1t was strong and at the
same time picturesque building, with over
hanging caves, snow white walls and tile red
roof Many Of these huts have been sent to
the South African gold fields and other
places whore portability Is important.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
A Treasure in Type.

Antiquarians are now making an In
teresting hunt for copy for the first
book printed in New York. Until
quite recently, saws the New York
Herald, it was supposed that the laws
of the colony published by official
orders in 1894, was the earliest speci-
men Of book making here. There 10
reason to believe, though, that the
Dukes Laws" as this volume was
generally called. was antedatsd BY
another work by several months II not
d year. The discovery was made by
Mr.. Berthold Fernow, who for fifteen
years or more was engaged In the
translation. classification. and index
ing of the old manuscript records be-
longing to the state. Among lot Of
old papers he found warrant for the
payment to Bedford, the colonial
printer, of certain amount for q
pamphlet giving the story of the con-
troversy between New York and Con-
necticut. The title of the book Ia
known from references made to 1t In
an answer made by the governor OF
Connecticut which was also printed
and copies of it are now in existence.
Diligent search has been made
among the archives of this state for .
copy Of this early New York publica-
tion, but no trace Of it can anywhere
be found. Book-hunters and biblio-
philes all over the country were corre-
sponded with, and the assistance OF
historical and kindred societies In
voked. So far these searches have not
been rewarded by success, but the hunt
has by no means been abandoned.
None of the big libraries have copy
of this first book and the most noted
private collections have been ran-
sacked for 1t in vain. Mr.. Fernow has
Just written to the British museum to
see il any information regarding it can
be obtained.
Whoever Is the possessor of q copy OF
this pamphlet will find that no has .
treasure, because a high value il placed
IN II.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
PussEY WILLOWS.


Sparkling bright river, that rolleth
Onward towards the sea,
Eddies like dimples and pillows
That dance and clasp waves In glad gieA.
willows in green ranks that dippeth
And bendeth in waters deep,
Stems black bearded and gnarled
outwards on wavelets do sweep.
Pnssey willows in fringes that drapeth
Each stem and branch Of your tree;
Pussey willow, that Fashion maketh
A proud little wanton Of theel
Didst dream Of thy glory whilst listening
Last spring TO the Cardinals trinS
Didst see thy fair fame glistening
In thy waters and felt your heart thrilli
Pussey willow, I've known you a long time,
Swinging on your lithesome braRch;
Your beauty and grace SO fine,
Your mien in modest maiden dance.
Pussey willow, I've loved you long syne,
In silence, in gladness, in glee;
Pussey willow, you were all mine;
l alone your winsomeness see
Caprice's glance hath caught thee,
And 1eweled hands held out
Proud FASHIONS dame hath sought thee
AT opera, ball and rout
sigh comes up from the river,
sob goes on to the sea,
The leaves and branches ashiver
For the honor that's come to thee.
New Orleans Picayune
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
COMPOSITION or GEMS.
Precious Stones Are Composed, After ALI
of Very Common Mareriais.

NO. said chemist to New York
Sun representative, 1.-THE ruby ID not
called a ruby because it is red, for the
topez, which may be yellow or deli
cate wine color, and the sapphire,
which Is blue. are both rubies. The
humble toiler, consoling himself with
his clay tobacco pipe, the potter mold
ing the plastic clay into shape upon
his magic wheel, or the deliver in damp
slate quarries, probably does not know
that his pipe and his clay and his brit
tie slate are Of the very substance
from which the flaming oriental ruby,
the mellow topaz, and the rich sap
phire are evolved; but such is the fact.
They are among the most beautiful OF
gems, yet are but simple crystals of a
siliceous earth--mere bits Of alumina.
The glorious blue light that turks
within the sapphire is the chemical ac-
ton of one grain of iron on every 400
grains Of alumnia. The red ruby
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24

The modern newspaper is the cheapest
thing Of the age, and people constantly mar.
vel that SO much can be supplied to them for
few pennies. When they buy garment, q
shoe or hat, they pay for the labor repre-
sented in 1t at the rate of about So day for
each worker. But the modern newspaper,
which is the product Of the labor Of scores
and even hundreds of men, is laid at their
door each day for two, three or five cents
Dover Democrat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24
Must Have Rest.

Engineers say that after locomotive
has been driven a certain distance 1t Is
stirred" md will work no longer till It
is stalled for rest. And the statement
leads the Boston Globe to remark that
'.men of the finest intellects do not
seem to know as much as the locomo-
tive in this respect, hence the sad
havoc Of overwork from day to day
among actors and jaded professional
men Of all classes
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-07-24

Il see, said the man with the newspaper.
shat French journalist has been killed. In q
duel SAT last, +" exclaimed the man reading
the time card. Eyes; died OF old age waiting
for the other fellow to Gomez "Well, the
French are terrible fighters when they make
business Of itn-Burdette in Brooklyn
Eagle.
was unearthed by farmer while blowing at
0hioyilie, w. Va. The piece was about as
thick as mans wrist and twelve inches long
1t Il supposed to be part of the remains Of q
reptile az least ten feet Ia length.