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year his fond mother said 10 HIM:
Henry. let ms surprise ,oat dear father to-
night He tolls all day long. He works Il n
hours for nine hours pay. and he never strikes.
Let us surprise him with something new Tor
supper"
with all nv heart" exclaimed little Henry,
as ho left has play. What shall Il be?' Il
"A fine. fat custard. my boy. You run over 20
Mrs. Thoapson's and ask her to lend me =
bowl, three eggs. a cup OF sugar and pint OF
milk and will make the custsrd.
but, mamma, don't you already owe her two
barrels of sugar, a carload OF eggs and a hogs
head of milk"
Probably more than that. but when you
have a good neiShbor don't let go"
Little Henry departed in buoyant spirits, and
as he was about to cross the bridge he espi' d
an object in the road Going closer he dis
covered that it was a large. fat wallet. lie
picked il up and opened il. 20 fnd that il con-
tanned several hundred dollars. No ono was IN
sight; no one had seen him. An evil voice
whispered to him 20 take the money and throw
the wallet away. and for q moment he was
tempted But for a moment only. Then he
lifted up his head and said aloud:
mo, will not do il. This doodle belongs 10
Judge Gherkin. who lives in the biggest houss
in town and lends money at is per cent will
carry il straight 10 his ONCE"
He did SO. The judge counted over tie
money to see IL il was all right and then smiled
upon the honest lad and said:
"Boy, / thank you and this next fall I'll give
you two shillings q cord for saving up ny
woodpiie."
Honest Henry ran home TO tell the good
news and his mother laid her hand on his bead
and said:
my son, you did right am proud Of you.
Now run along after those things aud IL you arc
not back in three ticks OF the clock I'll warm
your jacket till You can't holler!"
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SUBURBAN RAILWAYS.
Lines That Have Stretched Out From
the City Limits.
THE WORK OF TWO YEARS.
Now Lines Completed and Others In
Ceurss OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rail.
RoaA Facilities n Many Directions
Oahef Lines Protected.

n Oh I'VE cents Q person can now enjoy
iSquits Q long ride through the beautiful
HI suburbs about the city. In case this sum
represents his entire capital he would
- be obliged to walk back. But still he is
better of than he was two years ago, for then he
would have been obliged to walk both ways
A glance at the map which accompanies
this article shows, the facilities for reaching
the suburbs Of the city are now quite complete,
and when the roads that are now being built
are finished it will be possible for the patrons
Of street cars to make long jaunts in the
country for tho moderate sum of ten cents
The lines shown on the map nre those which
are completed or are now under construction.
There are others projected or awaiting the ac-
ton Of Congress. These new modes of commu-
nicstion between the city and its suburbs are
quite recent
In Lrss THAN TWO YEARS.
The second anniversary Of the running of the
ears ever the lexington electric railroad has
not yet been celebrated That road was the
pioneer of the new suburban railroad enter
prissA. Prior 10 October, 1888, when the Eek
ington road was opened to the pubic, the
slight that they hardly deserved the name of
accommodations, far as the public were con-
eernsd. There was, for instance, q solitary
bob-tsil car that made spasuodlc trips along
i4th street extended as far north as Whitney
avenue. That car service, however, has been
improved gradually, and now it is In fact what
it was only in name before q continuation Of
the 18th street line of the Washington and
Georgetown railroad Every other car is now
supposed to run all the way out to Whitney
avenue and the passengers pay but one fare.
somewhat similar service was enjoyed by
the people who lived along the 7th street road.
Cars were run every once and while during
the day a. far north rs the Rock Greek Gene
terry road II you happened TO be At the starting
point in time you had the chance Of continuing
your journey. Otherwise you could enjoy the
scenery until another car put in an appearance
or you could walk. Most people who went out
into the country year or 80 ago. if they did not
have tbs dollars necessary to secure q carriage,
generally did walk. For these two lines Of
street cars comprised all the suburban street
railroad facilities that then existed. To be sure
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MIGRATION OF TOADS.
Millions Of Them Start on . Journey
Toward the North.

From the Wilmington tCal) Gazette
Without o bugle call or q drum beat to an
nounce the arrival Of the hour for Q general
advance, the millions OF little toads that
have been 20 conspicuous for their numbers
In this city for several days started on
journey north yesterday afternoon. Soon
after the heavy shower had ceased the
toads, by the hundreds, Thousands and mil
lions, started on q hop, skip and jump, and
the many interested spectators at once OBJ
served that the migratory movement was in
the direction Of the north. The toads had
been keeping close 70 the river for several
days, and the number that covered the banks
for miles ID beyond the power OF calculation.
The tiny creatures seemed gifted with intel
ligencs, and IL was noticed that, unless headed
Oh, they never lost any ground by retracing
their hopA
The livsliest scene was on Market street
the river or hoped west along the railroad
10 the roadway crossing the tracks aud adj
vAnced like An army mp Market street. The
crossings ct the Market street toll gates were
black with them and hundreds lost their lives
beneath the wheels Of passing trains.
The railroad proved an almost insurmount-
able barrier, a. they were unable to jump over
the rails, but they followed along until they
came 70 the tumping-over place. Many sue
eseded in getting over the first rail only
70 be made prisoners between the rails,
but Undue course Of time they sue
sssdsd In getting out and then continued
north About dusk last evening they were
crossing the canal, where they had tempora-
sily halted, ostensibly for rest and refresh
AentA curious feature In connection with
the sudden emigration was the fact that the
toads made use OF public highways, including
the alleys. Very few Of them we're found in
yarda Their movement was regular and well
defined, and they kept ct II with . steadiness
that vas surprising.
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The Bearing Of the Two Men In Gen.
eral Society.

An old ministerial friend Of mine, says W. n.
Milburn in the Hartford Couraa who was much
in Washington in those days and was one Of the
great kentuckian's most fervent admirers, but
whose modesty had kept him from seeking his
acquaintance, saw on Pennsylvania avenue one
day Mr.. Clay approaching and no one else near.
Piucking up heart as they met he extended his
hand, saying: Mr. Clay, am the Rev. Mr.. -,
pastor OF Wesley Chapel, and from my boyhood
have honored and loved you"
Instantly it was as If the sun had burst from
behind q cloud; my friend was bathed in Q
stream Of warmth and light as the kindling eye
and beaming face shone upon him, and Mr.
Clay grasping his hand thrilled him with his
voice, and then putting his arm into the
preachers they walked toward the Capitol. the
difhdent man com pletely at his ease and feel
ing as If he hac known the statesman
for years. The conversation of fifteen
preacher to Mr.. Clay that from that
day forth he would have been almost willing to
lay down his life for him. Another Of my
friends the Rev. nB. Hagany happened to SEQ
Daniel Webster sitting alone one day on tho
making several turns to summon resolution for
the adventure, stopped in front Of the great
representative Of Massachusetts, and said MIR.
Webster"
That is my name, said the orgsn-toned
| voice.
"And am the Rev. Mr.. Hagany, q Metho-
dist preacher, who for many years have ad-
mired and honored you almost more than any
living man."
my dear Mr.. Hagany," said the other.
pray be seated" pointing to Q place by his
As the preacher obeyed he felt as If he were
admitted 70 the tabled height Of Olympus, but
the divinity Of his Imagination said nothing,
Mr.. Hagany sat with clasped hands, twirling
his thumbs, hoping to break the silence, which
vas most embarrassing, and at last with an
effort, said: I'VE have 6ne day, Mr.. Web
ster."
"A singularly hne day." answered the oro-
tund music.
Another long pause, when, rising, the
preacher said: Il wish you good morning, Mr..
"A very good morning 10 you, Mr.. Hagany,"
replied the other.
II Mr. Webster had been Q candidate for
the presidency Mr.. Hagany might have voted
for him, but after the interview I have de-
scribed would have seriously considered the
claims Of the opposing candidate. Not 90
my friend, Who would have voted for Mr. CLAY
against the world. cannot better illus
trats the bearing Of the two men In
general society. You never forgot Mr..
Webster's greatness. Mr.. Clay at once bound
you TO him BY links stronger than steel. Mr..
Webster's speeches are read and wall be BY pos.
terity with admiration and profit; Mr.. Claws
h0came ct once part Of the nations life ana
contributed largely toward making the country
What 10 n
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OF i<hs HILL They are
poor but honest. TIE
father works in the saw
mill, and the mother
does all in her power to
help him make a living.
She has worn the same
bonnet for twenty-five
years, and she goes bare
Il oted every summer 20
save shoe leather. ALL
she is indeed a true
wife, end Mr.. Parker
often blessed the day he
fornd her.
Henry is now twelve
years old. One day last
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lis 1t wrong in James
TO deceive his father"
VERY wrong"
"Wll he come TO 90 me
bad eni?"
He may not be hung
for murder, but in less
than five minutes he
will be enjoying the all
firedest whaling a boy
ever got. Seer TIL Q
old man 10 hustling in
the orchard for o lost
scythe stone. He is
hustling straight for
James. James Is look
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sOn and on, same as all boys do. He tsnr
going 10 visit her because he loved her."
''Then why?"
because he caused her death by pushing
her OF the steps, and he is going mp there 20
cry and leave the bouqust 10 ssse his con-
science"
isn't that deceptivs2'
Yes, bias We ell do t. Lots Of husbands
have broken thsir wives hearts and sent them
70 their graves and then made everything OK
By putting up esoo stone with sprsad ssgls
anesl On top"
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Getting it Down Too Fine.


4 feur-yesr-oid boy, whom We will call
Jimmy, lived not long ago with his parents on
sns Of the numerous East End streets, which
- viii designate BY the name Of Mud
1nltitudes Of East Endsrs viii recognize
heir own avenue under this name. That Il, IL
thsy dig deep enough to reach it
Later Jimmy's parents moved to Q paved
kreet and his mamma gave him this htsls
secture:
'Now, Jimmy, you must not get yourself all
puddied up, - you used TO. Wo live ON an
nsphAit street nov, and Jon have no excuse for
aos kssping elssn."
Soon after his Jimmy vas playing near his
nsv homo With some bad boys, and he picked
~ profans word OF two.
On making use Of these words In che pres-
spcs OF his msmms he vas severely rspri-
handed, vhsreupon he inquired,
Can't . fellow even talk On q sasphalt
s1rss1'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
A Pat Answsr.

ysum TIE philsdslphia Tina
n ~ MrA Bodkins today, william, for ths
Arst time since chs became . widov. Gle
looked perfectly grand in her mourning suit
and sssnsd - happy there vas no Standing
her"
II guAo shs vss glad 70 b rid Of Bodkiss-"
perhaps. BAT what % ron think she sAid2
That u you hal any 1nsts you'd give Ne .
ohance . oeme oct IL mourning. too That
nads Ne angry and gave her emitting en-
swer she voa't eooa foegs1"
.sWhas did yen say?"
'Tnid I hspsd vhsa Il did happen ia - -
"oA. yes diar"
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THE MONUMENT TO GRANT.
Design Of q Structure to Be Built on the
Plan Adopted I'm New York.

view is herewith presented of the design of
the Grant monument as made by Architect
John H. Duncan and accepted by the commit
tee of the Grant monument fund in New York
In this view the monument is represented as it
will appear from the Hudson river. The COM
mittee thought Mr. Duncans was the best OF
the five plans they had to consider and they
formally recommended its acceptance by the
association, subject to whatever change or
modification the committee and the architect
might agree on.
description Of the proposed monument
given by Architecture and Building is as fol-
lows: "The general shape provided for is a
pile OF granite or marble, 100 feet square and
rising 100 feet. whether as cube or as truu-
Gated pyramid could not be ascertained. On
top Of it will be a dome 10 feet high. The
ornamentation will be simple and the arehitec-
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teen years old and has had
freckles ever since his first
birthday. Il 10 Saturday
afternoon and he 10 on his
way to the graveyard.
what has he in his
hand?"
"A bouquet Of flowers for
his sisters grave.
Ibid he lose q sister?"
He did. She was q sweet
little thing aged eight
years"
.And he loxed her1s
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James and His Father.

'Here is boy. His name is James. He is
twelve years old. He is sitting under the shade
OF tree eating plums, while his father thinks
he is in school laying the foundation to become
n preat at
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ture severely Doric. The dome will be sur
mounted by sculptured figures, the nature of
which will be determined by the committee. the
sculptor and the architect later on. In the
design there are the statues of four of the gen.
erals who were on Gen. Grants staff. Thirty
feet below the top Of the dome there will be a
row Of windows. There will be four entrances
at the base. The main entrance will be CATO
less portico, an addition to the general de-
sign. In front Of this entrance there will
be o colossal equestrian statue Of Gen.
Grant The crypt will be IS feet by u.s. open
to the top Of the dome. One hundred
and thirty feet from the base there will DO an
immense gallery where visitors may go. The
row Of windows mentioned will open on this
gallery. The main room in the crypt will be q
memorial hall where moro than q thousand
persons can gather. On one side 10 an apsis
and an opening through the floor. In this
opening will be placed a granite sarcophagus
for the bodies Of Gen. and Mrs. Grant The
floor Of the crypt will be raised several feet and
a marble stairway will lead up to it. There will
be another marble stairway inside the crypt
leading to the gallery. This stairway winds
upward part Of the way and part Of the way it
Is straight. 1t is planned az to fill space that
can be occupied no other way. There are little
hooks and corners in the base Of the crypt
where battle flags and trophies may be dis
played. There are q dozen places at the base
where sculptured work may be placed if
the committee wants it There are other
places for statues and the like all the way up
the interior to tho dome, and on and around
the gallery in the dome, but il the committee
wants any ornamentation in that line it will
have to pay extra for IL. The cost Of the
structure. including no sculptured work except
the statue Of Grant in front Of the main en-
trance, is to be 100000. This does not even
include the statues to snrmouut tho dome.
1.-THE monument can DO built on the INSTALL
ment plan. The committee now has $l40 900,
and it can 60 ahead and build up to tho dome.
Tho architect says that when that much 10
spent any one who hasn't seen tho original de-
sign will not know but that the whole thing 10
complete. This convenience, one of the COM
mittee said, vas enc OF the reasons for select
ing this particular design. The other designs
that we're submitted we're not 30 well arranged
for installment work Some Of them, particu-
larry that Of Carrsre 4 HastiAgs, we're good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

From the cassoa dNsvl Appeal
From tho fact that the sags hens are SIX weeks
behind in their hatching and numerous other
signs the Indians predict . short, mild winter.
and viii not begin stealing wood until Novsns-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

Fond msthsr-'-Oh, Henry! Baby begins 10
take noticeF Brutal fsthsr-..Does hsS Well,
the night Just sivs hin netise . e1ik-k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

SPBfxo LAKE. PARK Offers special inducemenss
= Investors end homo seekerH Location hieh and
healthy. Ample railroad accommodstions. Loss
loxl2o. % alloy. only el26-sbout 2kc. per foot
5srns: - ca.n nd - Per month See plat %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
FlGURES0F0UR WOMEN
How Curiously They Differ as One
Goes From North to South,
ALL SORTS OF NICE GIRLS

Tho Boston Girl. the Nesv York Gin.
the Philadelphia Girl, the Washing.
ton Girt and tho Southern Girl
Artists Models, Cigarcsss Pictures
aud Paddtag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

ing chalky below the eyes Now there 10 .
meeting.
sand is that noise made by . calliope on .
steamboat"
"Oh, no. The noise ID made BY James
alone"
william and the Grave.
'Here is q boy named William. Named after
William the Conqueror. He in hslf-past thir-
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ton holds good, though in this
} latitude the female shape is unusu-
rally fine. Go up to Boston and you
will notice that well-built and we'll
developed women are not numer-
Gus there. Too many Of them have
fiat chests and narrow shoulders
and exhibit a general want Of sym-
metry. / once heard lady in that
city express the view that curves,
in maidenhood. at all events, were
something rather improper than
otherwise. 1t must be owned that
they are avoided pretty generally
in the modern Athens, the frigid
atmosphere Of which does not tend
to the production Of luxurisnce
either in the animal or vegetable
way. Here, on the other hand.
plumpness and grace Of outline are
the rule as you may observe for
yourself any day on + street or
Pennsylvania avenue. At the same
time you will not find anywhere
nearly so many good figures as
pretty faces. even in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
A Negro Millionaire.

From the Denver Repuhatcan
Daniel Scales. the oolorsd millionaire Of San
Francisco. u in the city. He il friend Of
Senator b <. Bruce end Frederick Douglas.
His acquaintance with distinguished men Of
the nation = extensive. Mr.. Scales = Of fins
appearance. He dresses IN the height Of fash-
ion and his gray beard frames faes Il amiabil-
IT,. The venerable lawyer arrived IN Denver
yesterday and registered ct the 63 JAMES ahnsx
Forty years ago he vent 10 Califernia and his
early inveytmsnts IN San francisco property
made him rich. Nh. Scales has never heea in
politios. He has confined himaelf entirely to
ihv end realty. Altheagh In his ssvsntisth
year b = - lively - . cricket He believes
h ssjoying hSA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
THE NEW FIRST READER.

From the Detroit Free rress
HONEST HENRY.
This boy b named Henry Parker. Ha
parents live in that hun lie cottage at the foot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

I'd PRESUME there never vas woman vet
4 who did not believe that abe had an
M kexceilent figure, even though she might
NAE not think her own facea pretty one" So
Ss~ said a well-known amateur in photo
graphic art to awri:er for The STAR the other
day, aud added: And yet your own observs-
ton will convince you, / think. that a good fig
ure is much rarer thing to see than
pretty face. Even in Washington nv proposi-
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BABy's OUTFIT.

Now Tor baby. whose oukat d 10 b ''sosns-
thing quite good and pretty" whose mother 4
minute In qssstisninss, and q1its right 10 be
-. Fer hsadwsar, what should u b. can a.
bonnet2" Caps q nsst for, tbs sofs little bare
1etess shas u, little heed close 70 the head Of
China siik or crepe Au ohsns, . straiGht ffoat
eathsesA - rotnd crown no larger than .
bali dollar. The very thinnest vadded-s ilk
White silk muslin o. crepe lisss With fancy sdee
wu Be suitable Apish, end . big rosetto of
whits silk n1slis WITH loops Of marrow white
ribbon b worn q ths Top. Thee
round caps naake Some sart ofshsds foe tie IN
uso0 Oyes neoessaxy. and Shetland veil, a..
better. 60 q aae dotted ~ NODDED 70 est e
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CLAY AND WEBSTER.

As may be seen on the map, another gran
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-07
DANVlLLE'S NEW CHARTER.
4 Bill to be Presented to the Legislature
Asking Damages for Injuries.

DANvILLE, Jan. g.. Special. The City
Council having decided 20 ask the present
Legislature 10 grant Dahyille new char
ter. a committee was appointed az recent
meeting 90 prepare such document At %
special meeting of the council this afternoon
the committee made its report. The gem
eral text of the old charter was adhered to
but many amendments and new features
were scattered throughout in order TO make
it a city charter.
The fact is Danyille has been living un-
der village charter for many years. The
Legislature will be asked TO wrcstle with "a
new one at once.
The venerable Robert Richardson, late of
Fluyanna county, and father of Major g..
ID. Richardson. Of the Arlington Hotel. is at
the point Of death and cannot live through
the night.
Some months ago Richard p. Nicholas. a
prominent Republican of North Danyille,
while en- route 10 Lynchburg in seacrh of
an officer i'm the revenue service, under Pat
McCaull. was knocked down and badly hurt
by Virginia Midland train. To-day
Nicholas commenced a damage suit in the
Hastings Court against the Richmond ana
Danyille road, lessees Of the Midland, for
$1,000.
The funeral Of EnOch Taylor. who dropped
dead from heart disease in North Danyillc
Saturday evening. took place from his resi-
dcnce this afternoon.
OutOf twenty-five fires in this city i'm lSS
the total damage was less than SO,OOO,
though the insurance rates are higher than
most anywhere in the state.