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sHE GETS A LICENSE.
The First Woman In Ohio Authorized
to Perform q Marriage Ceremony.

ToosTER, ONO, May 22--Probably the first
female ever licensed to perform the marriage
ceremony has just been granted papers con-
keying that authority from the probate court
Of this county. The lady is Rev. Mrs. Ellen
Runkle, the wife Of a well-known and well-to-
do farmer residing in the northeastern part of
the county. She is a regularly ordained min
lister Of the United Brethren denomination
and, beside her household duties, she discourses
regularly to two charges in this county The
judge claims that although the statute in regard
TO the rights 10 perform marriage reads in the
masculine gender throughout ne applied to
this another statute. which states that in
Statutes where the masculine gender is used the
feminine gender can also be applied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
A Duel i'm Texas and its Result.

PARIS. TEX. May pa. F. Ownby. a lawyer
and Richard Moore, reckless Young man,
fought duel in Ownby's Office without doing
much damage. Moore was arrested. and YES
terday while going to court for preliminary
examination he was shot and killed by Ownby
The murder was of a cowardly character
Ownby stationed himself at a courtroom win
dow, and when Moore appeared in charge of
officers he r!ddled his body with buckshot
Moore's brothers threaten to kill Ownby on
sight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
Ray But a Little Ahead.

o. BALTIMORE, May 22-The square-heel-and-
toe match at kernan's Monumental theate r
continues TO attract great crowds, who take deep
interest in the close race between Ray and
Hoogland. The score at $50 this morning
stood James Ray, 1873. IS laps; II. ID. Messier.
133. laps; W. A Hoogland, 13S, 2 laps; Steve
McGovern. 1S6. 10 laps; Chas. Smith, lis, 2
laps; Dan. Dwyer, lis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
Severe Hail Storm I'm Virginia.

NORFOLK, VA, May PA severe hail and
wind storm yesterday afternoon did great dam
age to crops in the southern sections of South
amptOn and Isle of Wight counties, along the
line of the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad.
The main damage IN southampton county was
done TO young cotton plants. In the southern
part of Norfolk county considerable damage
was done TO the vegetable crops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
Sentenced for NausIauabter.

MORRISON, ILL, May 22.-Patrick Burke, who
killed James Mahoney at Sterling a few weeks
ago. was found guilty of granddaughter in the
circuit court yesterday, and his punishment
fixed at ten years imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary. Burke and Mahoney were tramp
laborers, and Mahoney's death resulted from a
blow by Burke while both were intoxicated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
FlagIer,s system of Hotels.

CHARLESTON, s. c., May PIT is learned
that H. NJ. Flagler. the Standard Oil nSllion-
aire, intends building palatial hotel In this
city TO cost 100000: also tina. Mr.. Flagler
eontemplates the building of a system of fine
hotels IN all of the cities between Washington
and 81. Augustine, Fla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
A Savage Prize Fight.

NEW YORK, May 22.-Choppse Moran, of
Jersey City, and Frank Donovan. of Brooklyn,
1Oopound champions, fought fourteen savage
rounds for $500 side near TottenvilIe, s. L.,
last night The fighting was fast and furious
throughout, and both men were badly pun
ished. At the end OF the fourteenth round
Donovan was unable to respond to the call of
time and the fight was awarded Moran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
Captain and Crew Safe.

SAX Francisco, CAL, May 22.-Capt. SAKE
and the crew Of six men of the schooner Addie
{. Hasseltine, which was cast away on Ebon
Island, of the Marshal group, were landed here
Monday evening by the schooner ii. ). Iierns.
from those islands. The Hasseltine was
wrecked in a terrific gale on March 10 last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
No Opposition TO the Sioux Bill.

PIERRE, OAK, May PA gentleman well
known in territorial politics has just returned
from Bismarck, where he had an interview
with Post Trader Indian Agent Mclaughlin. of
Standing Rock, in which he stated that no op-
position whatever had developed among the
Indians around the agency TO the present Sioux
bill. and that it would easily be ratified UPON
the coming of the commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

The Clerks mutual benefit and protective as
ISOLATION met last evening and initiated D. A.
Clewell and Vim. Goodman to membership.
The semi-annual report of the various officers
showed the association to be in a thriving con-
dluon. The following were selected to take
charge OF the excursion to take place early in
August: JAS. Jirdinston, of G. c. Cornwall AZ
Sons; +. W. Hambleton, William A. Hunger
| ford, Fred. Breslau, =. X. Plant Howard
FISHER: J. IL. Homage and Robert Rubenstone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

Near Birmingham, Ala, yesterday morning.
Kenneth Hawkins the county treasurer. and
his brother, Bayliss Hawkins, shot and killed a
negro named Noah Dickson. The negro had
attempted to outrage Mary Kane, the fifteen
year-old niece Of the Hawkins
The remains Of Allen Thorndyke Rice, late
minister to Russia, were removed from the re-
ceiving-tomp at Mt. Auburn cemetery yester-
day and placed in their final resting place in
the Bourne family tomb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
A Mine of Granhite Discoverad

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May pa mine Of graphite
has been discovered on the farm Of J. ii. Berch.
near Plattsburg- The vein is "A feet wide by
800 long. 1t will be developed for stove polish,
lubrica ting powders and lead pencils
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
The Death Record.

During the twenty-tour hours ending at noon
to-day deaths were reported to the health Of
fee as follows: Robert T. Smith, white, 80 years;
Rachel +. Lapley, white, aged 60 years; Ber-
nard ]. yandoren, white, aged 80 years; Mary
Mahoney, colored aged 90 years; Sarah A.
Wright, colored, aged 20 years: Fenia Triplett,
colored, aged 20 years; james Nelson, colored
aged years; Rose Henderson, colored. aged
years; Richard Bush, coiored, aged IS years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
Increase to Freight Handlers.

BosroS, May 22.-At a joint meeting of the
freight handlers assemblies, 5,572 and TIA,
K Of l., last evening. it was decided to ask OF
the Fitchburg railroad company's contractor
an increase in wages TO Sll.4O per week for
men working on the docks, and eli per weeh
for men working in the freight houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
AUCTION SALES.

VAALUABdE, IMPROVED PROPERTY AT AUG,
NoRTHWEsT AND 1929 TENTH NORTH
viii offer for sale publicly, to the highest bidder
EIGHTH DAYoF The PRESENT MONTH. at FIVE
O'CLOCK r. NJ, my lot and dwelling house, No 934
street northwest, in this city. The lot Is
feet, and contains q 13lA square feet The house is
John H. Brd) exceptionally well built.
On the same day, and Immediately after above sale
shall make similar offer Of premises No. 1929 10th
st. nv. which contains l,7s5 square feet, improved
By 3story dwelling having 10 roons preased brick
'front.' bay-wndow, abundant shade, aud some fruit
trees Thorough inspection Of both properties invited
on day before the sale
Terms in each case cash, for third of purchase
yae eSaa one sa so nosss s i0E . tne %sndsr
interest," thereon Payable semi annually. secured by
of purchaser Two hundred dollars viii be required
e the time of said first sale and hundred dollars
cumbra1ce, guaranteed OF no sale. Conveyancing
X b. SPINDLE, No. o5x II. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs-Marriage licenses have
been issued to Arthur Brent and Catherine
Grant; Henry Honesty and Bergie Summers.
both OF Alexandria. Va; Frank C. Ruth and
Matte A. French; Henry Steward and Annie
jackson; W. Il: Bloom and BERTHE Conwell; Al
fred White and Sallie Robinson; j. James KEN
drick. Of Charles county, Nd, and Elizabeth
Z. Deetz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

QUICK TRAINS TO PHILADELPHIA-The fastest
trains ever in service from Washington to Phil
adelphia are running daily via b. and o. r.. r..
They are all equipped with Pullman buffet par
lor or sleeping cars and no extra fare is exacted
for fast time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
LOST AND FOUND.

r OST-SKY TERRIER GYP; COLLAR AROUND
IL neck; answers to the name of Pansy. Liberal re-
ward If returned to 3Uy q st. ne. IT,
II 0ST-IN .NEIGHBORHOOD OF CAPITOL Hill.
u last week, huckster's license Any one finding
same and returning to GO St W. will be lberaliy
rewarded and receive thanks Of owners IL
OsT-MONDAY MORNING IN 9TH ST, CAR GO
ling south o. Louisiana avenue paper printed on
Tyre writer with name first page OF W. ID. Cabel
ward will be given II returned TO j. K MILLER ONCE
OF controller OF currency. Treasury department..
OST-SATURDAY EVENING, NAY 10, A GOLD
IL scsrfpin (single bow knott, with small diamond in
center. Reward IL returned 10 457 Massachusetts
ave. NV. my2O-3fs
RUILDING PAPERS; MORTAR C0LQRs. IN
mh20 ]. =. WxixfE SOG6, 20S ION n nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

EOR RENT-1O16 18TH ST. n. W., A SUITE OF
furnished rooms on frst floor. with board, near
M mYs. square. TrAnsients accommodated
ntSTis s5Sa ST bS.r T
FOR RENT : THREE NICE UNFINISHED
st NV. ''o my22,2t:
II board. opposite Franklin Park: 1903 St m22-3t'
EoR RENT-TwO COMMUNICATING ROOMS,
- furnished or unfurnished with or without board
e'W preferred Apply at 33l 18th a., st
FOR RENT-FURNIsHED RoOMs-oNE OR TWO
cheap TO persons without children or servants; no
NV. mylSI2t.
EoR RENT "A NICELY FURNISHED ROOM,
sI'aDi pc ior one or two gents, in small private
EOR RENT-45i MASSACHUSETTS AVE. NV,
y FURNISHED or UNFINISHED. three beautiful rooms,
range and large storage room L desirable cars and
FOR RENTa,CORNER 10TH AND n W.,
,asge front room, FUR suitable fOr gentlemen s1o
Apply before p mr. al ne. iss Dat. ga asr
King upper bell.
Gentlemen only. my21-3t
suitable for Light housekeeping or for two gentle
EQR REST-DELIGHTFUL ROOMS, NEWLY
= Iurnlshed, single or en- suite; north and south
nI nrst-class house. street. and neighborhood
Slo NJ 81. H. W. lnyo1-.H-
EoR RENT-sl7 18th ST. n w, FURNISHED OR
rent. InvbI ~.
Tor RENT-COoI. DELIGHTFUL ROOMS, HAND
bureaus: also single rooms for gentlemen AT l42l
ST. NV. Summer prices. my 2l-6t'
NOR RENT-THREE UNFURNISHFD CONNITNI-
II eating Rooms, at 31S Indiana ave. NV my2l-:}
nor RENT - SECOND FLOOR, COMPLFTFLY
furnished for housekeeping: front and back stairs
water and gas near Dupont circle rent low small
family Address ROOMS, Star office. my2l-2ts
EOR RENT-FROM JUNE 1, THREE UNFUR-
l. nlshed rooms, fronting north; entire floor: new
modern house. Corner of l. and Sth SITS, 500 L.
my21-2t-
IcOR RENT-TwO LARGE CONNECTING ROOMS
IL on second floor, furnished north and south expo
sure; board II desired; square west of War and
Navy Departments 1920 II St NV. my2l-3t'
TNOR RENT-wELL FURNISHED COMMUNICATE
u ing parlor and bed room; north and south ex-
rooms: south EXPOSURE at summer rates. ll12
st. NV. my2O-lm
IrOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS WITH ALL
modern improvements; Al st. ne nIy20-3t'
TNOR RENT-SI4 18TH ST. Wv, LARGE FRONT
room, hrst hoor private BATH &c; also third story
rooms. mylS-Ot
ENOR RENT-TWO NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
Il III best section of the city, for gentlemen only
references required. Apply to BUSHNELL CARUSI,
1ooo I ST. NV. my16-0t'
EoEREN BEAUTIFUL ROOMS, SINGLE OR EN-
corner house south and east front open repaces in
every room references required 1101 NV. ap9-32.
EOR RENT-19 IOWA CIRCLE-THREE COM
Il rooms, with private bath, second floor, and two
CON- rooms. third floor fur Those having children or
servants need not apply. Ref. exchanged. my3- I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

For Otter Tesegrapaic Nesrs See Pages 1 and s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

kNOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE AT THE HORsEAND
Il Carriage Bazaar, $40 La. the largest and
complete stock Of new and second baud extension
Carriages, top and top Surres, jumpseat CARRIAGES
Park PhaetOns, Coupe hockaWays, fctorias Doctors
hhattons tor and NO top Buggles, Speeding Wagons.
Grocer's. Express and Farm Nsgons, Vanished
Wagons and hagonettes. full stock also of Harness
Of every description al reasonable prices and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

EoR SALE = ONE SECONDHAND UPRIGHT
IL Piano, ia splendid condition. SlG1, or ether lar
gains are now offered at HOO NORCH a 60. = Piano
hareroOIns 80 ath ~. NV au24-.au
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

Il 10 hands high, : years old. blood bay from Var
glnla; kind, sound stylish and speedy. Apply 10
WILLS Columbia Stables, rear 1 10 lsth ST NV.
mN.lO-Nis -
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EoR SALE

NOR sALE-NEw, DURABLE GRAVE DESIGNS
II for Decoration Day, made OF metal leaves aud por
celaln noMers. also, iron crooks and
myl B Inn -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

E,OR sALE-BEAUTIFUL CHERRY CABINET
Il a, ana desk com5lneg, SO 80; cost sa5. Hall
Few pieces other nne furniture cheap $40 9th NV
nly2O-Ut.
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FOR RENT-OFFICES

NOR RENT = DEsk-ROOM FOR LAWYER.
Il broker not insurance real estate), or tyne
writer Inquire A. j. w, 1401H st. my22-2t
EOR RENT AT HYATTSyILLE, ND. NEAR
station, two small stores Offices large lot suit
able for lumber wood and coal yard rent low TYLER
RUTHERFORD, 1907 ST. NV. myi4-I2t.
EOR RENT-TWO COMMUNICATING OFFICE
Rooms. with private toilet, first floor; 14O1 st
NV; excellent location for attorney $40 per month
Apply 10 JohN SHERMAN co. mylS-3t
E0R RENT - DESIRABLE OFFICE ROOMS IN
the Walter building, zoos and 1910 L st. NV
Apply BUSHNELL 4 CARUSI
myIo-IOt 1908 ST. II W.
NOR RENT-DEsIRABLE ROOMS IN ROBBINS
IL Building 9TH and SITS. n. w. for rent on
reasonable terms. Apply at Room IL. my16-1m
EOR RENT-A VERY DESIRABLE OFFICE ON
II first floor at 1907 st NV.
ap16-3Ot' TYLER RUTHERFORD
EOR RENT-ELEGANT OFFICES, lsT FLOOR.
4 53lgfs Apply W. RILEY DEEBLE.
ap%i-lm Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

NOR SALE-GKEAT REDUCTION IN PRICES no
IL reduce my stock OF Bugg1es, Ex.-Top PhAetOns,
EN-1op Surreys, Cut-l nder Surveys, CanOpy-TOp
Surreys, and Spring Plaetons, Miniature Phaetons
Nctorlas Doctor thaetons specially, and nifty
ferelt KINDS OF business wagons and trucks: sole
Tor the oluinbus Buggy Co. vehicles, NO trouble 70
show work whether You buy or not. j. X. PROBEl,
cor Oth and y. y. ana l..lO l.ld .aIlie4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

NOR sALEo EXCHANGE-FOR 30 DAYS. TO
Il reduce stock, at the New York Carriage and Hsr-
ness Repository greater bargains than
ferd IA the city OF all styled work, both and
ond-land, from the smallest 10 a l2paSsenRer job:
also Harness and Robes tor cash or on time. W. n.
GElEli, 406 Pennsylvania ave. my
EOR SALE-POsITIVE BARGAINS IN THE
IL finest upright Pianos. TO exchange for square
pianos and orsaIs; terms 70 suit buyer The PIANO
EACHANGE, the leading piano house, SlS IA. ava
my. I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
FOR RENT-STORES.

IrOR RENT-CORNER STORE STH AND n STS-
+ NV; good stand for business. Inquire 7l9 III
ST. NV my2O-:5ts
VSOR REMITTANCE STORE, 4l9 9TH ST N w ,
Il near Pa. ave-; central location for any business
line plate-glass show windows Rent moderate Ap-
ply to ]. JAY GOULD, All 9th st. myl6-l2ts
VTOR RENT-FINE LARGE STORE, 1922 PENN
ave-. near State, War and Navy departments; dwell
ing OF rooms and cellar can be rented with store
II desired. Inquire on premises. myl6-2w'
- 1907 4th ST. W.; dwelling contains rooms an
al mod nnps large stable in rear; price for whole
Sl2o per month. WASH'N DANENHOWER,
myt-lm lilo L st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
NOR sALE-oNER 200 CARRIAGEs-NEw AN

t,NOh SALE-ONEk 200 CARkIAGES-NEM AND
second-haEd-from the best makers LandauA
COupes. Broughnms, NlctOrlss. T-arts VILLAGE
Derby and Kensington Wagons Busg-ies PhAetOus.
Nagonettes and Lisht Coaches. Also large line Of
nne harness. Special prices 10 the trade.
Noce-PrlNate families DESTROYS Of either buying or
selling turnouts, viii md II TO their 70 call
on me- as my facilities for the purchase and sale u
Horses Carriages Harness, &c. are unsurpassed and
my hiring. stGblng and storage facilities
qualed 10y any establishment Ia tins country NM h.
DOMNEl. 1870 ST. NV, Manufacturers ACT
nlhlO-.BIn
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sALE-MEEKs. MEEKs. MEEKs, IHAVE

gsOR SALE-MEEkS. MEEKS MEEkS IHANE
II on Land and for sale large stock of new and Sec
ond hand CARRIAGES, Bugges. Phaetuns Surveys, Tx
tension CabrlOleties kensingtons, Road Carte Day
tons, ana all styl o1 business Wagons Harness.
Whips, Lap Robes, Sc., at prices and accommodating
terms can he found IN any market home abrO8d
hepalrlng aud Painting promptly attended TO GIVE
lac call at O2l ~ U23 St NV, and for your
selves unEln-lrn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

lSok SAlE-iie HORSE PoNER ENGINE. on Al
Il T. oui!er- shai tlLg and betting cheap $50.
.,, -. Clio. ;: AIMATkk co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

Il JOHN NJ YOUNG
Invites Carriage Buyers to examine his large stock Of
New and second hand Vehicles of All Styles, ut his
New Repository. 47y aud 4S1 { 81 n W.
mh30-3m Rear Of National Hotel.
NOR SALE-yARNIsHED WAGONS. CARPENTER
IL furniture, milk. and feed wagons: also platform
spring wagons, carriages and Duss1es. stages.
spring carts, aud pony cart. on easy payments
JOHN j. COOK, 32bo St,
ap6-:lm West WASHINGTON.
NOR sALE-TEAIPoRARY REMOVABLE
Until the completion Of my store on the SOUTH
west corner Of Pa. and 18th St n. W., viii be
pleased my patrons at 526 18th ST. n.
+. Finest California Wines and Brandes at lowest
prices am also the sole agent for Trimble and Per-
lection Rye and Kentucky Sour Mash whiskies. ON
for price list. .
H A SELIGSON
Wine and Liquor Merchant
n24-w&s-6m 526 18th u. NV
NOR SALE THE lotto" GAS ENGINE RE
Quires NO boiler. avoids ell expensive attendance:
10 loss of time handling Of fuel send for circular
and price list. d. BALIACf. Agt s3l 9TH ST. nlx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

IlFFRTGERATORS
HOUsEKEEPERS ARE INVITED TO EXAMINE
THE CELEBRATED REFRIGERATORS FOR
WHICH WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR THE DIS
EDDY REFRIGERATOR
WE HAVE SOLD ABOVE FOR Is YEARS. AND
EVERY PURCHASER PLEASED WITH THEM
LORILLARD REFRIGERATORS
FOR CLUBS AND RESTAURANTS. THE ABOVE
ARE ALL FIRsT-CLAsS REFRI0ERATORS. AND
DO THEIR WORK WELL AND ECONOMICALLY
WHITE MOUNTAIN ICE CREAM FREEZERa
NV BEvERtpGE
myl6-6t No. 1909 Pa avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

IHoR stLE-OID VIOLIN PINE INSTRUMENT
pm. mVlS- AZ.
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WANTED--HOUSES

WANTED-A PARTY OF THREE WILL TAKE
w Of furnished house. centrally located in
northwest part Of the city during the summer until
October would like TO take possession immediately
or by june 1 best references given. Address L. w.
Star office. it,
WANTED--A BROTHER AND SISTER. GOVERN
w ment clerks wish care of House of party absent
for summer; no servants Address CAREFUL, Star
Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

TOR RENT-1O16 18TH ST. n. W, SUITE OF
y furnished rooms first floor, with board, near
McPnerson square. Transients accommodated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22
SUBURBAN PROPERTY

NOR SALE-DESIRABLE LOTS AT BROOKLAND
Il from TO 10 cents per foot; Branchyie, on B. and
o. L. r.. from to = cents.
my22-3t sTALEY BARKER. 12l3Fst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

NOR saba VOLUME OF POEMS by PROM
y nsnt English noblemen, privately printed. q. @,
Star ONCE. nv -ets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

CRoQUET SETS, NICE AND CHEAP.
~ Rats In the Meal. pretty little pocket puzzle.
Oklahoma Boomers, o military puzzle.
Good Note Paper at 1bc. pound
G. G. PURsELI. Bookseller and statisnss
myl6 AIS eth IT. NV.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-08-06
THE CHINESE ARMY.
Good Material, But Undisciplined and
Badly Organized.

Good Material, But Undisciplined and
Badly Organized.
IL see that some of the people who
have been recently in China credit that
nation with considerable improvement
of late in military matters" says an
army officer who has travelled some
what extensively in the Flowery King
dom. There would have to be con-
siderable more improvement than
seems likely to occur. however, before
the army would ever be entitled to a
high standing in a military point of
view. / am not speaking of fighting.
The Chinese certainly fight well.
There seems to be total indifference
to death and danger on the part of a
Chinaman that comes, | suppose, from
their fatalism and their peculiar re-
ligious views.
But in the art of war. as the civil
lied nations understand it, they are
away behind the Caucasian race, and I
don't see how, under Chinese customs,
they can ever catch up. Take the one
exercise of Workmanship. They have
competitive matches, to be sure, but,
while the poorer marksmen are pun
ished. the best are rewarded with only
the same kind of a square silver medal
that is worn by Generals dog.
The pay of the rank and file is toll
erably large measured by the standard
of wages in the country. but the men
are paid very irregularly, and serious
trouble on that account occurs not in
frequently. The officers are unedu-
Gated, and are willing generally to act
as menials for their superiors in the
hope of promotion, which depends on
caprice. They are generally dissipated,
idle fellows, given to opium smoking
in spite of the regulations which for
bid it. The non-commissionedo officers
are hardly distinguishable from the
privates. The soldiers are employed
for various duties other than military
and are badly armed. The Govern
meht has procured costly weapons,
such as repeating rifles, but these are
not kept in good order, and the waste
fulness and official corruption of the
Government has impaired the spirit of
the army as it has every thing else
ever saw in China."-N Y Mail and
Express.