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SELLING CASH BARGAINS.

VERY BEST QUALITY FRUIT OF THE LOOM
BLEACHED COTTON, yard wide. SIC.
LADIES' CLOTH DRESS GOODS, yard and half
wide. PURE wool, cash bargain, soc.
VERY FINEST QUALITY LONsDALE CAMBRIC.
yard wide. 1Oc., real value l214c.
nearly all pure nne wool. = yards for S2.
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANkETS, immense
size IT, QuartcrsL extra heavy, cash bargain. as
QUIZ ExIHA HEAVY BLACK FRENCH SILK 1t
81 10 special cash bargain: the quality Is the same
our 81 so silk. but not quite wide.
shEETING COTTON. excellent quality. immense
'G aGNS Mheaf 49x Observation-Disclosures
nearly yard and half wide all pure me French
wool; special bargain Coo. true value, Zoe.
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, Sl5O
81 M BIZ Sin q p ~ M Sg H. ~
FINE FRENCH BkOADCLUIH. SEE. 81.
ROYAL FRENCHSERGE. elegant dress goods vide
double width. pure WOOL cash bargain. 37t5c.
CARRIERS Cash Store,
I'll MARKET SPACE
VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customers
Select Of the following presents with purchase
OF %: pair OF Large-size OamAsk Towels worth as
eta HALF Dozen Fine Dan,ask Napkins, worth 70c !:
pair of silk Embroidered Corsets, S5c.
Select Of the following presents with purchass
Of $40 or more: Large size Handsome Bridal Quilt
worth 81 90; Dozen Fine Damask Napkins, worth
~ So or TWO Pairs OF Large size Fine Dsmank Tow.
els. worth 11-oO. jAl1
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A Prize Fight Next Month.

Articles Of agreement were signed last night
by Mike Raedy, the hard-hitting blacksmith,
and Michael Bolger for fight to a finish with
skin-tight gloves on or about the 9th of nex
month for purse of 500 a side and the gate
money, the winner to take all. The fight is to
take place within 90 miles OF Washington. But
little is known of Bolger, although as a sparrer
he has reputation. Every one knows Raedy,
better known as the hard-hitting blacksmith,
and as the two men are about the same weight
the fight promises to be holly contested. Two
well-known sporting men have the matter in
charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28
Lower Than the Lowest

lower Than the Lowest.
21c. for English Tooth Brush, reduced from
35c.. frsts, guaranteed
Cuticura Soap and Pears Soap, &c.,; White
CASTLE Soap Genuine Conti's) Acc. per bar,
tic. per Id.
&c. for Good Tooth Brush, down from l0c.
10c. for Shoe Brush, down from zoe.
SC. for a Shaving Brush.
l0c. for Shaving Brush, down from 20c.
14c. for First-closs Weil-made Whisk Broom,
down from 25c.-choice of small, medium or
large.
&c. for Bird Seed, best quality, ID. packages.
lOc. ID. for Large Size Vaseline
Patent Medicines Nearly at Cost.
koLB PHARMACY, 7th and E sts. NV.
ja28, 30,3l,u
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Condensed LOCALS.

At 6 o'clock last evening fire took place
from some unknown cause al No. lie 18th
street northwest, and about $50 damage re-
suited.
Henry Fortune is spending three months in
Jail for aSsaulting his wife.
ThOs. Galloway was held for the grand jury
by Judge Miller yesterday on a charge of
HOUSEKEEPING the saloon of c. NJ.
Johnson. on 9Th street.
Mrs. Mary f. kail of Ohio. who had been
very i'll AT the Garfield hospital for some time,
died today. She had been a resident of Wash
ington for several years and had many friends
Mr.. JAY Writ hail attended the bedside of his
mother. having been compelled to cancel his
theatrical engagement for the present.
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Co1p Waves

Are predicted with reliable accuracy and people liable
to the pains and aches of rheumatism dread every
change to damp or stormy weather. Although We do
not claim Hoods sarsaparla to be positive specific
for rheumatism the remarkable cures it has effected
show that 1t may be taken for rheumatism with rea-
sonable certainty of benefit Its action in neutrszing
the acidty Of the blood winch is the of rheuma
tis. constitutes the secret of the Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla in curing this complaint. If you suffer
from rheumatism give Hoods Sarsaparis fair trial
We believe it will do you good.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. ell six for S5. Prepared only
BY c. I. HOOD CO.. ADothecsries Lowell Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. 4
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ITCHING AeoNrEs

or the skin and scalp from infancy age are instant
ly relieved by CUTICURA REMEDIES. the only posi-
tive cure for agonzing itching burning bleeding and
scay diseases of the skim scalp blood with
hair. from pmples to scrofula except possibly ich
thyosis This is than be truthfully said of
any other remedy 10
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LECTURES.

G. + Ss. .' sas l..
a RE non
and S 81 NE sF sHN Sus
spESctEs FIRST PkiNciPLEs" is postPoned ds for
one week and Will be the first of series that sub
tect continued on the Wednesdays in FEBRUARY
University fnssed be flena.
& GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY COURSE OF
PUBLIC LECTURES.
Rev. JOHN G. HAGEN
Will LECTURE at GEORGETOWN COLLEGE on
"A NIGHTS WORK AT THE OBSERVATORY,
On WEDNESDAY. January 90.
At7:45p.m.
ADMISSION, so CENTS. ja27-3t
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
THE sToDDARD
LECTURES.
TWO COURSES EXACTLY ALIKE.
Course A-Evenings of Feb 4, 1913.
Course B-Evenings of Feb. 3, IL. IA. III
FEBRUARY AND5.
1.-THE CASTLE-BoRDERED RHINE.
FEBRUARY 3 ANDll
II-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE; from Corsica 10 the
Throne.
FEBRUARYI2A NDI4
II-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE; from the Throne to
St. Helena.
FEBRUARY Is ANDl7
IV-BERLIN IN 1889.
FEBRUARY lS AND 10
v-SwITZERLAND.
JOHN l. STODDARD'S
Most Brilliant and Popular Course with
CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS.
COURSE TICKETS, RESERVED SEATS. 40 AND Al
Now on sale at store Of John F. Ellis a Co. 937
Pennsylvania avenue. Today is the Last Day but one
for sale tickets Tickets for single lectures ON
sale THURSDAY the Goth
BURDETT NORTH, Manasers iao3.6t
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

AIpArGH's.-"La Tosca."
NATIoSAL.-''The 0olah."
HAERIs' BIJoU.-"The Fakir."
HERMAN s.-Rentz-Santley Burlesque.
WILLARD HALL--Carpenter's Mesmerism.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

II ERNANs NEW WASHINGTON THEATER,
n Eleventh st: south Of Pennsylvxnia avenue
Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Special Engagement Of
THE FAMOUS
RENTZ-S
NOVELTY AND BURLEsQUE COMPANY.
THE INDIA NAUTCH DANCERS.
The Latest Bu.lesque,
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA ja2S.tf
CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
~ GUILD OF THE HOLY CHILD
St Johns Parish TO be held AZ
GRAND ARMY HALL.
Penn. ave between 14th and 9Th sts NV.
On FRIDAY EVENING Next January 81, st DIN
Among those who have rendered their services are
St Johns Choir, SCHUBERT QUARTET, and Other
Well-knnwn Vocalsts and Pianists.
Tickets, 90 cents. On sale at Droop's, 925 Penn
ave. and NetzerOtts, + St
Lunch Thursday and Friday at H. Admission free
pAtronesses-Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Letter, Mrs Senator
EdmunaS, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Judge Harner, Mrs,
McCauley, Mrs. Ramsay, Mrs Riggs. Mrs. Hobson.
METZEROTT'S HALL, $40 18TH 81. NV,
N1WEDNkSDAY EVENING, Jan. D. at y O'Clock
CONCERT by Mr.: Ernest Markees. assisted by Frau
rroi Naumsnn. alto. and Mr.. hermann kskemEn, NO.
nhst Admission upon invitation only. Apply to W.
u Metzerott Co.. st. between tn and 18th SITS.
Program includes Phantasia fuga, @ minor, by
Bach sonata in minor. op. 81 by Beethoven; three
pieces Tor piano and yioin op, 49, by SchCm1nn aud
RhsFsodie. q minor, by Brahms jsaS-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

FUssEIL's CAFE. 1925 New YORK AVENUE
Everything good; the incest place in the city
TO get a meal; prices very low; game boned
turkey, venison and an endless variety of plain
dishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

Buy Your Coal. Coke and Wood from JOHN
soS BROTHERS, the leading trim IL the Dis
trlct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

On EXHIBITION and for sale for one week,
original water colors by Julian Rix. Bunner, j.
Zap. MiIlet. Casseyne, Hubert, Palianti, Gas
sizes and others at YEERHOFF's Art Store, 1921
Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

VISIT the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works.
e31-635 Mass. ave. NV. Telephone 7oI-2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

Phillips Digestible Cocoa
Does not distress and adds flesh and weight. 2
No Man, Woman, or Child
of today will ever live to see year without a
in it, and it will be just as impossible to find
a household without our 8, judging by its daily
increasing sales.
WHEELER d WILSON MFa Co.
Office 437 9Th at. NV. ia7-lmo
For Cheap, Quick Fire
Buy Washington Gas Company's Coke.
d7-3m JOHNSON Bros, Agents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

PooH R sn 81 !. (&oc ops ..,cv
Our RUBBER SHOES and BOOTS are the
best in the world are made Of the finest
ability We have them in all sizes aud styles
from the 80 ounce Opera slipper to the Extra-hsavy
Woolined Snow Excluder. with our Patented Coast
ing soles." Our RUBBER CLOTHING is celebrated
the world the most reliable made and weWILL
NOT BE UNDERS0l.D on any kind OF Rubber Goods
GOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY,
800 9th Ut. NV
MELVILLE LINDSAY, Manager. d1 S-:n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

GREAT CLEARING SALE
OF books ut BAUMs. Sale closes February s.
Call at book department for price list.
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v. S. FISHER. florist. 1425 Pa. ave

No. 1905 STREET Is the place to get gas ii
lures at right price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28
". u. MOsEs & Soys

The CHEAPEST FUEL in the market is Wash
jpgton gas light company's coke.
JOHNSON Bros, Exclusive Agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

CHAs A. MUDDMAS, 1906 T street, has a new
line Of gas fixtures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

GENUINE CALF's-FooT JELLY made especially
for invalids. JAWS 426 9th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

When baby was sick We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children she gave them Castoria.
ja16- tn, q, tu,ly
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CITY ITEMS.
Fine Old Rye Whisky. 75c. at. MErzeE R g

For Coughs and Throat Troubles use
Browns Bronchial Troches. 'They stop an
attack of my asthma cough very promptly
c. Fdtch. Midn,iuiUe, Ohio eo-3t&k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

DOS'T EXPERIMENT With THE THROAT and
lungs Use only the old brand-Baker's pure
cod liver oil or Bakers emulsion. All druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

Imported Bay Rum red ced to 25c. and
Soc. for half pints and pints, full measure.
KoLB Pharmacy, 7th and L SITS. ia25, % go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

''YUccA" prevents HAIR falling out. 81 Drug
gists, or Yucca Co., Burlington, Vt.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

HrnrLEn's optician store, established 1859 =
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FLOOR MANAGERS.

Tickets (Sngle, So; Gentleman and two Ladies'
20 - can be obtained from the Lady Visitors the Di-
rectors the Prominent Hotels. Jewelry Drug and
Book Stores also the hall Oh the evening of the ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

Buy Your Coal. COKE AND WooD of Forrest
Dodge. office l2li 3lst ST., telephone 1857.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

CHANDELIERS AND LAMPS.
{. A. MUDDINAN. 1906 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

BEFORE You Buy your carpets and furniture
ttcW. III. Hoeke's stock and get bis prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

For WALL PAPER AND WiNDo SHADES go to
Il w HENpERsoN's lib St. NV
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PHrLADELrH1A SroRH


Opening Of New 0inRhsms; 200 pieces OF
choice, beautiful styles Dress Ginehams 1t
123<c. yard
so Pieces Of 52-inch ladies' Cloth, All the
new shades. only soc. yard; great bargain
Will oder sprcial Inducements in Black
Mohairs aud Briilisntines. extra widths, IT
so. 62l<. Use. and 81.
Special values in Black Cashmeres, 6erges
and Henriettss 1t 90. 62H. rs. $50, and q.
Full line Of Prisstly's Black Goods up to
81 yard
Agreat bargain In All-linen Huck Towels,
size 1896 WIN of5er 55 dozen ct lOc.
each. or e1.20 dozen. These towels never
sold less than u so dozen.
Better than the cheap. so-called 0loriss
We viii ofsr 100 Fast Black ssttsen UNI
brellas. with Gold Caps and silver HookA ct
75c. each.
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Fine Old Rye Whisky, 75c. qt MErzaER's.

Piles! Piles! I'iies!-Dr. Williams Indian
Pile Ointment is the only sure cure for Blind,
Bleeding or Itching Piles ever discovered. II
never fails to cure old chronic cases of long
standing. WILLIAMS MIRO. Co., Cleveland,
Ohio. ja25-s, tn, thl5Ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

JAMES B. HENDERSON, wall paper, window
shades &c. 923 NV. Telephone call S54-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

Star Spring Water.
Saratoga Star Spring Water for sale in bot
ties and by the glass by all druggists. SAM'I
c. PALMER, Agent. ja25-s, tn, th15Ot
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The White Fight OFF.

The prize fight which WAS to have taken
place tomorrow morning between McManus Of
Boston and White Of this city has been de-
clared off. McManus threw his shoulder out
Of place while training and he yesterday tele-
graphed that he would have to forfeit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.


For the District OF Columbia Maryland, Deia-
ware and Virginia. fair; nOrtheasterly winds;
stationary temperature. followed Wednesday
by slightly warmer weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

The GREAT ANTIQUE SALE OF JAPANESE AND
CHINESE PoRCELAINs.-The sale of this truly
fine collection of japanese and Chinese porce-
lains began at Dowling's this morning. and was
largely attended, the articles selling within the
means of anyone who desires such decorations,
The sale will be continued daily at IL am. and
2. m. until the entire collection is sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

THE CHORAL SOCIETY.
SEVENTH SEASON
100 VOICES. LINCOLN MUSIC HALL.
FIRST CONCERT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IL
ARMINUS. Secular Oratorio, by MAX BRUCH
Soloists: Miss GERTRUDE EDMUNDS. Contrslto
81 Bos;9n Mr NM H. LAYTON. Tenor. of New
York GEORGE PlEhN, Baritone, OF New York
Chorus OF the Society and Orchestra Fifty Pieces
SECOND CONCLRT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH H.
LORD ULLIN'S DAUGHTER
Aud Miscellaneous Program.
Soioists: Miss MAUD POWELL, Violnist, Of New
York Mr.. CHARLES HERBERT CLARKE, Tenor of
New York.
THIRD CONCERT, THURSDAY, MAY l, 1880,
DUDLEY BUCKS GREAT OkATORIO,
The LIGHT Or ASIA,
with Boston symphony Orchestra.
Soloists: Mis- ELIZABETH HAMLIN, soprano, of
Boston; Mr.. WIN Ii. hIEGEK, Tenor, OF New York ,
Dr. CARL I: MAkIIN Bass, of New York.
Membership Tickets Tor the season, admitting three
persons to each concert with reserved to be
had ~ Metzerotts or of the Secretary, DIR. ERNEST
r. MING. C2'b VI st. NV. ja25-6t
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'Why SO discomfort" when we have DE-
Bulls Cough Syrup for IS cents?
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IA ENdRAvER AND LITHooRAPHER
1Ol2 PA. AVk
Waiting cards neatly engraved from your plata ~
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STAGE EXCURSIONS.

Two ARLINGTON-FAsT STAGE LINE AT 2.30
l. pm, Fare DOC. round. Drive through principal
Streets 2oc Soldiers Home and grounds, Soc Coach
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In
tho h o b hs IN h United
is placed 4 thmnhnv
tese dupwardd u pem
oil Augusta fnni dhecy
would in mad quAss =
dsn1uyo It
hes
mo6wUerwo Of
a
WILL A uxpxzvoon puxs-A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

NEW NATIONAL THEATER
Every Evening snd saturday Matinee.
GGrowSSed al the ling;
IN TIM zSR S SGNsss StrnA.
I'll #n IT, 8 :? 60 'S 81 4 ALI #n#
I'll HEN HE 9 90 90 90 81 LILA "a ! it.
The Original Cas-, Of FaSori.es:
la sa .na
Price. AZ AZ the so Original Scenery and Effects.
GENERA ADMISSION, so CENTS.
Next WeesS q BEAss M5SKE De Nove
HAkRIs' BIy0U THEATER,
IL Week of January 81
LAUGH! SCREAM! SHOUT!
THE FAKIE,
Presented by
HAML1N'S FARCE COMEDY COMPANY
Charles V. Seaman, Edward Morris Edward Lee,
Flora Moore. Marie Cahll Sylvester Cornish and
host OF Stars equally capable
JAZZ Next week-A ROYAL PASS.
ID SECOND CONCERT.
The Well-known and Favorite
SCHUBERT QUARTETTE COMPANY
OF Chicago will give the Second Concert
of the Course at
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
on FRIDAY EVENING, Jan. 81, 1890, SPIN.
Tickets 80 cents. For sale Ellis Music Store and
at the door. tao,-6t
RISCHOFF COURSE
THIRD CONCERT.
MISS NEATLY STEVENS,
The Eminent and Charming Artist, Will Givea
PIANO RECITAL
As the Third Concert Of the Course, Assisted by
MISS NELLIE WILSON, Soprano.
In Vocal Numbers,
AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 3.
Tickets so cents. For sale at Ellis Music Store and
at the door. taoS- ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

Duffy's Malt Whisky, SOC. bot. MErzaEn's,
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100000
SIX Pm CEsr Preferred Sroc,
ISSUED BIZ
HE AMERICAN WArEn Wonks Co,
OWNER OF THE
OxAHA WArra Wonka
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CLEARING HOUSE RETURNS.

business The clearings for 1885 were s51, $3.50
SS1p5v,vvw
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cARHAar : Lx1Dr.
ses IN .. a.a 100 xAAu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-28

10000 SHARES OF sloo EACH.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-01-25
AsslNTHE DRINKING


- wv fs't IN fFaare anu ITS Wide
Prevalence.
There seems to he no doubt that ab-
sihthe a. a cordial was largely made by
the old French confiseurs. who we're ex-
+ perts IN the science OF distillation; but
" Was only when used as a favor to
other beverages. and does not seem to
nave become a common potation until
about the beginning OF the reign Of
Louis Philippe. The balance Of eyi-
uehre, 50 'ar as IL is obtainahle. would
seem To show that the Algerian cam
paign, in the days when the Princes OF
the Orleans family were fighting so
brarely in North Africa. and when the
faeorite song OF the French troops was
La Casqnette du Pere Bugeaud. . had
great deal 10 do with the popularization
OF absinthe among military men. The
operations of war had 10 he carried ont
not only under burning sun but in all
seasons. at all hours. and very often on
marshy ground. The men were exposed
to continual fatigue, and nothing Is
more probable than that some skillful
and kindly military surgeon. observing
the ravages made by brandy ON the
health of the troops in such climate
a. that OF Algeria. prescribed as a stim-
ulant diluted absinthe The soldiers
may have made wry faces at first at a
beverage which. to the uninitiated. tastes
very like doctors stun. but with dis
astrous celebrity they soon grew to like
II and 10 drink il in excess.
From camp tonic dispensed 10 re-
cruit exhausted strength. and which in
the beginning may have been as benefi-
cent as the eucalyptus cordial served out
To the laborers in the Roman Campagna.
absinthe became the favorite pick-me-
up in tie Algerian cafes. II soon re-
crossed the Mediterranean. left its traces
at Marseilles and Toulon. and with ter
ribie quickness became domiciled in
Paris. u seized, so to speak upon the
people just as gin did on the London
popnlace early in the eighteenth cen
tury, and has never since released it's
dreadful grip. We had positively to
pass an act of Parliament in George II. =
time to diminish the number OF gin
shops. and to restrict the consumption
81 the poison by placing largely i'm
creased excise duties upon it, Our
neighbors have not yet seen fl. 10 pass
any law tending to suppress. or even To
restrict, the sale of absinthe. The del.
eterious stuff has absolutely been allow.
ed to adulterate the French language.
Modern dictionaries have not scrupled
To admit the verb ''absinther." 10 ''ab-
sinthiate,f and "s'absinther." which is
to swill or gorge ones self with ali
sin!hc: then an absinthe drunkard is
called an tabsi:thcur'': and there is
even an aphorism current in the Ira Sse-
ries; III thou hesitatest. alsinthiatc
ihyself. Poetry, finally has been
pressed into the darkly fascinating ser
vice OF this maleiicent herb Ahsinthe
has been called. from its half-yerlant.
half opalescent hue. the Fairy with
the Green Eyes" Infinitely balefnl.
pernicious. fatal has that green-eyed
fairy been 10 tens of thousands OF
Frenchmen. gentle and simple. lettered
and nniettered; nor among the victims
of the seductive poison should be for
gotten one Of the greatest poets Of mod
ern France. Alfred de Musset London
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CATCHING TURTLES.
rne south sen Islanders way OF Car
turing Them whils Asleep.


turing rhem white Asleep.
There are several curious ways Of
catching turtles. When living asleep s,S
the water in the sun canoe will siless-
ly approach. its crew seize the animal
and tumble him aboard before he
knows where he is" lie Is turned on
ais back. Tor otherwise he would climb
out and swamp the boat in short order.
native will also swim up quietly be-
hind the sleeping beast spring on the
back Of his she'll. and hold on in such a
way that he can not dive. Having no
idea Of escaping in any other way, he
ean be steered whithersoever his captor
chooses. Considerable agility and nerve
are necessary in accomplishing this feat.
for II the man should miss his leap and
fall back into the water he is liable to
be dangerously cut by the animals flip
pers. An in-expert person or one who
wished to have some fun with the turtle
might grasp him by the tail II SO,
like the Irishman who devised the plan
Of catching the bull by the horns and
rubbing his nose in the dirt, he will do
well To have his laugh first. The turtle
has his idea Of Joke, too. which is i'm
stantly Ia shut his tail close up 10 his
body. whereby the mans hand is held
fast as in a wise, and then dive with
him to the bottom of the sea.
Most of the turtles, however. are
captured on the beaches. whittier the
females land To lay their eggs. and the
males accompany them out of gallantry
or to keep guoard. The eggs are laid in
a perpendicular cavity about ward
deep, at the bottom OF a great circular
excavation, which the female scrapes Nv
whirling round like tiy with it's wings
-srged. and lolently PLYING its fiippers.
There are usually over hundred eggs
In litter. When surprised the turtle
offers no resistance. but makes of at q
pace surprisingly rapid in so clumsy an
animal, and which good runner can
hardly keep up with in the sand To
turn turtle weighing four hundred
pounds on its back and thus capture il,
while IL is scuttiing through deep sand,
requires more knack than strength. A
turtles progress on land * by series
of wriggling jerks from side TO side. and
the fisher taking advantage of the mo-
ment when 1t cants away from him,
overturns 1t with ease. The young are
hatched in month, making their APP
pearance when about the size Of an
American silver dollar, and are prepared
To begin life on their own hook at once,
which they do by rushing for the sea as
rapidly as possibly. Many OF them
never reach 1t, however. being caught
by birds II it he dag and by land-crabs at
night.--Cor n v Times,