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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
CONNECTIONS.

leaves Richmond every
MONDAY, WEDN DAY AND FRIDAY AT
7 A. N. QsrRkEr-CARS 90 DIRECTLY I'D
SrkAMER'S WHAkf) for ahuNe-n.u0l
places Returning, fne steamer leaves NN'-
folk. Old Point eud Newport News on ..'
nate days. arriving al Rchmon0 suo-, 81.
n.
Through tickets on sale on steamer ORD ..
CARRIERS Agency. 40. 1000 Man street has'
gave checked through.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

close of Southern winter in 1856, and
the location was in border" State.
The child was small for his age, but
sturdy. On his head was an old straw
hat, through which the hair peeped in
places. He wore short jacket out at
the elbows, and trousers rolled up at
the bottoms. Several little toes thrust
themselves through cracks in his shoes,
and his shirt was unbuttoned at the col
lar. Despite his unreasonable apparel,
the child did not appear to be cold. He
was rudy as an apple.
Where do yon hve?" asked the off,
Ger, Lieutenant after surveying the
little figure contemplatively. The boy
turned around and pointed TO a house
on an eminence in the direction from
which he had come.
us your father Union or Confeder-
step"
Union"
The officer scowled. During the civil
war the Southern troops were far more
bitter against the Union men of the
South than toward Northern soldiers.
II amt no Union man, though, added
the boy, thrusting his hands into his
pockets, planting his legs firmly at an
angle, and looking up at the soldiers,
resolutely. I'm a rebel"
There was burst of laughter from
the troop at his implied defiance.
Whats your fathers name?"
TON Lane, and mines Tom Lane.
EoO."
The officer turned his head and glanced
neaningly at a sergeant who was close
behind him.
sis your father at homer
mo, sir"
when will he be at homer"
II dunno" The boy knit his brows
Then, with quick change of interest
ind expression, he asked: "Whar YOU
uns a-goen'?"
The officer smiled. ''Where are YOU
going, my lad?"
'Over thar" file pointed with his
finger.
''Oh, yes forgot And what are YOU
going to do over there?" Tom colored.
"'Oh, I amt a-goin' to do nothin' but
leave sump'n' in the post-ofice on the
fence"
The ''post-ofice" was a box with
Slit in the top which had been put up
for the purpose of children's CORE
tpondence. The officer noticed that the
chubby hand grasped bit of folded
paper.
Sergeant" said the officer speaking
low, Tom Lanes the man we are after.
This is his boy. We must try to find
out If Lane is at home, or where he is.
I've orders to take him, dead or alive"
MY little man" he continued to the
boy, will you answer some questions
for the good of your country?"
81 reckon So"
Then tell me where your father is"
He amt none O. us; he's Union"
"1es, but where is hep
my pop amt got nothin' to do with |
you-uns. Asst me some other things, m |
I'll tell EN-
The officer was bafled Indeed. he |
was ashamed of his work in trying to |
induce boy to betray his father. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
ACQUIRING A TRADE.
Why Young Men Should Be Sure of
Calling Whereby to Earn Living.

Why Young Men Should Be Sure of a
Calling Whereby to Earn Living.
An old soldier recently died whose
career may perhaps teach some of US
not yet launched into the world thing
or two.
He began life as lawyer, then he be-
came soldier and fought in the war, at
the close of which he served as a judge.
Then fortune deserted him, and he
went down-hill until he became street.
sweeper in New York, and afterward
waiter in restaurant.
Soon after he managed to go to Cali
fornia, where he became miner, think
ing there to grow rich by digging gold.
Having been cured of the gold-fever,
however, he went to England, joined
the army, and served in the Crimean
war.
Then he went to the Argentine Re
public. Fortune again deserted him,
whereupon he returned to England,
worked as a railroad conductor, po-
liceman and town clerk, until at last
he settled down to a quiet life in his
native country, dying there in pitiable
condition.
1t is all very well to try hand at
every thing; but it is best to be first
proficient in one thing-to learn one
trade thoroughly before attempting
others We know how the great phil
osopher Spinoza resorted to lens-polish-
ing-the trade he had learnt as boy
when he was miserably paid for MS lit
erarv work So he was able t0 earn his
living by s-polishing-he was quite
sure of this-and could become writer.
always reverting to his trace when he
was in want
If we are sure of one trade whereby we
can earn a living, we can go ahead and
try others; though the best policy is to
consider. learn and stick. Santa Claus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
WOMEN TELEGRAPHERS.
They Have One Great Advantage Owe
the Ordinary Gossiper.


the Ordinary Gossiper.
An expert woman telegrapher was
telling odd things connected with her
profession yesterday.
do you know how many more ways
telegraphers have of communicating
among themselves than ordinary NOR
tails have?" she asked. mo? Well,
Ill tell you. Not long ago, in crowded
house, l saw an associate to whom
very much wished to say few words.
She was within easy hearing distance
of NE, but l could not get close enough
to her to whisper what | wished to say,
and l could not even catch her eye.
Suddenly l thought of something.
noticed that the frame of the chair in
which l was sitting was iron. l took
my latch-key out of my pocket and
striking the frame of the chair tapped
out her full name. Her practiced ear
caught the sounds at once. She turned
and saw me. Then tapped out my full
message on the rim of my chair. She
took her latch-key from her pocket and
sent an answer in the same way. Not
word was spoken. and only two or
three persons noticed the clicking, and
these did not understand what it meant.
Then there are other ways in which
conversation may be carried on be-
tween telegraphers without word,
she went on. ''In fact, if l am sitting
next to an associate in IN audience room
never speak. simply tap my message
on the hand of my friend. l once sat
down in church directly behind a friend
to whom l told a long and important
story during the prayer by tapping on the
back of her shoulder.
ITS great fun to have so great an
advantage over the curious world, and
one can tell the most profound secrets
in that way without any risk of being
overheard. IN. Y. Evening Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

efsl The soldier took it, but for a few
moments was too much moved to open
it. Then suddenly Remembering its in
portance, he unrolled it and read its
contents.
'GOod!" he said, his face momentarily
frightening. Calling for his chief OF
staff, he ordered that the men be put in
readiness 10 fnarth at moments notice.
This done he seemed to forget every
thing again but the wounded boy.
my brave boy,' he said, kneeling by
BIN and putting his arms about him.
1--WE owe you every thing. You can't
be much hurt. You must not be much
hurt You must get well and 1 will put
you on my staff; YOU shall be a little
Captain. YOU have accomplished more
for the cause than l ever have"
"A Cap'n?" exclaimed the boy.
''Yes, Captain. Any thing. You
shall always be with me-"
A transient look of pleasure passed
over the boys pale face. Then he
seemed to remember something. "You
better send me hoam. Ny pop won't
know whar l ben"
I'm take you home myself. Orderly;
get an ambulance. Bring bandages.
Be quick! Why doesn't the surgeon
Gomez"
The ambulance came, and the surgeon
came; but, when he looked at the child
he shook his head.
HE will live, doctor?" asked the
General, as though commanding the
surgeon to save the boys life.
Again the surgeon shook his head.
The General turned abruptly away to
hide his emotion.
81 want to go fur to see my pop" said
the boy, feebly.
The commander turned and took him
in his arms, carried him out to the am
bulance, and gently laid him in it The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
THE LITTLE COURIER.
A Plucky Boy Who Sacrificed His
Life to Save an Army.

ELLO! my lit.
tie man."
''Hello!"
"W h ere're
you going?"
"T' h o u 8 G
over thar. I"
A mou nted
officer in gray
uniform, at the
head Of half a
dozen troopers,
W a speaking
W th a how
e l o v e n or
twelve years
old, whom h @
had met W ak
ing alongap path
by the side of
the road. The
time was at the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

lad started on. The sergeant was about
to ride forward and stop him, but the
officer ordered him back. The troop
rode on to a cross-road which led to a
wood to the right; then turned down
this road and entered the wood. Find
ing spring of water, they went into
bivouac- A man was detailed to ride
after the boy, and secure the missive he
intended to drop in the lstter-box.
The soldiers picketed their horses and
cooked their supper. While they were
eating. the man who had been sent for
the letter came In, The officer uptolded
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
MEMORY'S wREATH.

For Peace has silenced bitter Hate
The blue and gray together mate,
And by each others hesrths have safe
Since the long strife was DER.
Thank God for this and from this day
May love ahdprayer keep clear the way,
And make us one in heart for aye
One country evermoreI
1t was woman's tender thought;
Her slender hand the first wreath wrought
And she a grateful Nation taught
To garland thus the dead;
So long as gallant knight shall ride
To win by yalor lovely bride,
And music stirs the true and tried,
Shall this Of her be said!
And when we vaunt Of greatest fray
Wen ne'er forget that far away
Our wives and mothers prayed each day,
In safety God would keep
The soldier clad in gray or blue.
AS comes Memorial Day anew
Let wOman's hand the flowers strew
Where battle heroes lie.
George B. Griffith, in Christian at Work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
EXAMINING A MONO-MANIAC.
DR.. Stricken Says None Of Us Are Per-
fectiy Sound.

Richard Jennings, the colored crank who
was tried in the Police Court few DAYS ago
for carrying Bowie knife, as published in
The STAR at the time, was brought from Jail
this morning and examined by Judge Miller
as to his sanity. When questioned be reit-
Grated his story about the colored Odd Fellows
and Masons and the Catholic league and said,
but / am not q maniac"
How do you know you are not maniae?"
asked DR.. Stricken
because i am all right" was his response.
"Ex-Marshal McClintock Of Maryland who il
backed by the municipal government knows all
about me-"
The question of the Catholic league was
again referred TO and the doctor asked:
Are the members Of the Catholic league
maniacsg'
II should say not" was his response.
Are any of them?"
We'll some of them act So"
Dr. Stricken was then questioned and he
SAID the prisoner was a mono maniac and
should be put out of the way.
None OF us are perfectly sound" said the
doctor In answer to question by the court.
III sound men had 10 be obtained" continued
the doctor, there would be no door keepers
for the insane asylums"
The case was certified to the Secretary OF the
Interior and Jennings will probably be sent 70
the asylum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
PREFERRED DEATH TO LIFE.
Rejected Lover Puts Bullet Through
His Aching Heart.

The occupants Of Mr.. Laird's boarding house
No. 6l0 street northwest were disturbed last
night when they learned that one of their num-
Der had committed suicide. The person who
committed the rash act was Charles Bousky, q
jeweler by trade, who had been in the employ
of II. Harris Co., on 7th street. Bousky, il
Is stated, was sober and industrious and well
liked by his associates. He had conceived an
attachment for young woman, but, il is said.
his love was not reciprocated A few evenings
ago Bousky sent his lady love q couple Of thea
ter tickets. The tickets fell in the hands OF
the young woman's mother, who would not con-
sent to her daughters receiving visits and tick
cts from Bousky, and made the daughter re-
turn the tickets.
note was sent In the same envelope practi.
caliy requesting Bousky to discontinue his at
tentlons to the daughter. This had depress-
ING effect on the young man.
THE FATAL HOUR.
bousky was at the store yesterday as usual,
but he went home about 4 O'Clock. Before
leaving he borrowed bunch of keys from
another clerk named Vim. Proctor. Taking
one of the store pistols with him. he went home
and there In his room ended his life by sending
a bullet through his heart The shot attracted
no attention in the house. He had muff'ed the
weapon with his shirt in order TO deaden the
sound. A portion of his outer shirt fell over
and hid the wound from view. The pistol fell
from the suicides hand TO the floor The body
was not discovered until about 1880 O'Clock last
night, when Mr.. Proctor called at Bousky's
room for his keys. He knocked, but, receiving
no response, opened the door and stepped in,
where he was startled at the sight of the BODY
He notified Mr.. Laird of his discovery. Word
was sent TO police headquarters and Detective
Horne took charge of the room.
HE WROTE rFTrrps
On the bureau were several letters which
Bousky had evidently written before taking
his life. One was addressed to a young lady
and another to Mr. Laird, enclosing S5 for
room rent The contents OF the other letter il
not known, as IL was sealed and will be deliv-
cred. There was also letter addressed TO the
suicides sister, Mrs. Theresa Caspari, No. Sl2
East SD street, New York. There was letter
addressed to bis brother in Europe and also
one addressed TO Mr. George Washburn. In
this letter he directed that his effects be sold
and the proceeds turned over TO his sister, Be
garding the disposition of his own body he re-
quested that it be cremated He directed that
his life insurance, If paid, be sent TO his parents
in Germany.
Acting Coroner Schaeffer viewed the body
and gave o certificate Of death from suicide.
The body was removed TO Fries undertaking
establishment and the police have commune
Gated with the sister in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
he WROTE LETTERS.
Washington, City and State.

The EVENING STAR Ia everywhere recognized
as the advertising medium for the city Of wash-
ington, but its influence as an agency Of pub
lcity is by no means limited to that narrow
field. The following letter from advertising
patrons in the far-away state OF Washington
shows that its business columns possess value
and bear fruit at as long q range as three thou.
sand miles. Mr.. McManus, a member Of the
firm named, is an old newspaper man himself,
and knows therefore where and how to adyers
tise to secure the largest returns:
0rfIcK OF BETHEL, McMASus 4 GILLESPIE,
REAL ESTATE DEALERS AND BRoxERs
TACOMA, WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1880.
TEE EVENING" STAR NEwsPAPEH Co.,
WASHINGTON, d. q.
your order in payment OF the inclosed bill for
advertising. II gives us pleasure to be able 20
state that TEE EVENING STAR has been among
the best mediums used by us during the pest
year. In making future contracts We shall
certainly consider your publication. Very truly
yours, BKTHELL, McMASUs d GuLEsPIE,
Per JSo. T. McMASua.
A Building Association Elects Omcers.
At the four tn annual meeting Of the. Capitol
Hill Six Per Cent permanent building sssocis-
ton the following officers were elected 10 serve
the ensuing year; Frederick AtEel, president,
Edward Kubel, vice president; Chas. J. Berner,
secretary; Stephen Hellmuth, treasurer,
directors-Conrad Kiefer, Joseph Howard,
Clemens Giebel, John @. Baumann, Leopold
MoeIler, Prank Nolte. Frederick zelier and
August Pohlerk The secretary submitted his
fourth annual report, which shows: Receipts,
e25, 7ls.s7; disbursements, e25,6S6. IL, With 8
balance Of esi.ss in the treasury. Advances
we're made ON 50 shares, amounting 70 els, 500,
Total number Of shares advanced on, 2lsIZ
amounting TO as, 700; number Of sharss settlsS
~, amounting TO e6,60o, leaving nov ads
yanced on l7e shsres, amounting 70 eSs,9oo.
Total assets, 80, 4668. Original number Of
shares subscribed, $3.50; shares Cancelled. LII,
now on roll, 2,679 Value Of each share: 6sriss
J. eie7a; series II, eiAss; series III, oiAeoy
Mother aehasfian and sisker Ysxh..s,. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
FOR SALE-HOUSES.


EoR sALE-AN ELEGANT NEW HOUSE COR.
II 18th and wallach place; rooms; = ball rooms
- New s.y,w,naSw Brick; rooms and bath; AL
Handsome 12-room House on St near 9th NV. !;
lot 2thxl0s. Only . BOO. This is bargain.
New Bay:wtndow Brick; rooms and bath; Az
car lines Only s2. $50; easy terms:
mod. imps. electric bells, &c.; 4 rooms n door
near Rhode Island ave W.; rents for 1920 per year
An Elegant Property on 18th st. bet G and II NV,
purchaser.
New Bay-window Brick o rooms and bath; all
circle. Price $500.
Baresn--A Groom and bath Brick; all mod imps
on north side Pierce place bet 18th and 10th NV
Price $500. Adjoining house brought $4,000 at
auction.
Broom Brick on 18th ST. near NV. e6,5OO.
mod imps.; on 18th near 5 NV $500.
window Brick on 9Th st. near Rhode Island ave- !;
rooms and bath; all mod. imps &4,25O
Row Of New Houses IS rooms and bath mod. impa
Sd st., cor. ne. $4,000 each.
t1ght-room Brick on Sd st. near NV. $1,000
six-room Brick on ct. bet 9Th and 9TH. S3SOO
w. l. HOPKINS CO,
n-3t 1420 st NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

l60 L st. NV, b.h.
1871 TO 1899 q at. S ana
1914 to 1922 Harri-
son ave. Sc, b. h., A and
1o 5T:i 10 tn St. n: ", b h.,
mi, 10r. $4,000
800 M at. NV, b.h.,
mi, 13r. 900
1915 East Cap. st.,
h, Or. 1900
406 and 40S 18th st.
s.w.. b. h., Or. 5000
507 and 500 Va. ave.
and oO6 9th st. sea. 500
340S n st. NV, D. n.
mi, 1r............. $500
201S 9th st. NV, b.
b., 6r. 3, 900
300 h st. NV, b.h.,
lUr.....-............3 , 600
1918 and 1870 Law
renee st. NV. f.h. 1000
LIB Cleve'd av. NV.
I0r..........-........1 800
6S G st. n. g., T. h.. Ar. / 900
Alley bet. Az and 9th,
II and 1 SITS. s.w- =. 300
4OS L st. s.e.. b.h., 3r. 500
100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

M LIFE Al husipsss eonddsnfisi Ladiss aud
fentlemsn 50 ess6 saek 406 Z g. bSswsen 90 sp1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

~ and Territory, Notary and U. & Oommissionss.
DO 6kALx. 1854 q a.W In odhes dom an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

Mother Sebastian and Sister katherine m
Kate Drexsl) hsve left Pitasburg for TIE bsAIi10
OF bashop O'Connor in 81 Auguselno, n,
where he = dying q eonsunptioa
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1890-08-08
The steel AGE,

In the history Of the world, various periods
have been designated as the Golden Age, the
Silver Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, and
so on. The first was long, long time ago,
the age Of the early poets, the age Of which
man lives in true pastoral simplicity, the age
Of demi gods and heroes. The Bronze age
was the age when man made his implements
Of husbandry and his weapons for the chase
from bronze. The Iron age embraces the por-
ton of time when that most useful of all
metals came into use-and caused revolution
in the machanic arts. The present day may
be tly characterized as the age Of steel, it hav-
ing largely supplanted iron in thousand ways.
Our civilization would be impossible without
it-for our railroads would not exist without
steel. 1.-THE Burlington belongs to the present
age, its 1000 miles Of rails being all steel, and
its equipment speed, and safety unrivalled.
For tickets by this route. and any information,
address nearest railroad agent, or write to
W. J. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. agent, st. Paul,
MINI
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1890-08-08
Weather ReDOrt.

According to the monthly meteorological
summary of the North and South Dakota,
state weather service, in corporation with the
U. S. Signal Service for June 1890, the month
" mean temperature was 6S.5. Maximum
30 at Fort Sully, Rapid City, Grand Forks and
Woonsocket: Minimum 80 at Aberdeen.
Monthly mean precipitation for the states, 5.71
inches. Greatest monthly 1858 inches at
Milbauk. Least monthly 2,19 inches at Yer
million. Greatest in any "a consecutive hours
4.40 inches at Milbank.
The monthly Meteorological Summary for
Riverside, Steele Co., N. D., for the month Of
July, 1890: Monthly mean temperature, 72.4;
! maximum, 102 on the 9th; minimum, so on
days. Precipitation, 2.60 inches. Greatest in
any "a consecutive hours, 1.B0 on the 18th
Total since January 1st. $780, $40 inches.
As revorted by S. j. Pound, U. S. Sig. Ser.
Observer.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1890-08-08
A Trip to M awhile.

The editor in company with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. G. Merriell and family, and Miss Georgia
Baker drove over to the beautiful city of May
Vile, last Sunday, returning Monday afternoon.
This thriving little city is situated In the midst
of as fine and rich land as the vision could
wish to behold. The citizens take a great
pride in their town. and take every means Of
improving and beautifying their homes there
in. Most of the residences have their grounds
enclosed with neat and tasty fences, and have
attended to the planting and cultivating Of
shade trees on their premises, which now pre-
sent very pleasing appearance, as we'll az
protecting them from the suns rays. The
business houses Of the town present neat
and attractive appearance, and to Judge from
the stir there about, do a thriving business.
While there we had the pleasure of calling on
Bro. Smith, of the Tribune. one Of the bright
est OF the local papers of the state. Mr.. Smith
is nicely situated in neat little Office in tho
center Of the busiest part Of the city, and he
receives the patronage he we'll deserves in the
way Of advertising and job work from the
merchants of the place. We also called at the
general Office of the Beidler and Robinson
Lumber Company, which, by the way, is one
of the pioneer and stunch old business enter
prises Of the state. We were cordially received
by Mr.. Robinson. and enjoyed short but
pleasant chat with him. Mr.. Robinson ably
represented Trail county in the state senate
last winter and is very popular with the people
Of the county, as he is every place where
known. We put up at the Cady house while
in tho city, and were royalty entertained
| Our visit, all in all, to our neighboring town
was peasurable one. On the drive homo
we noticed that the crops were looking In OK
cellen' condition, that the farmers were put
ting up large quantities Of hay, which shows
their thrift in supplying plenty of good feed
for their stock during the winter; that barley
and mllet were being cut in many places
along the route. We passed through the hail
stricken country in the northeastern portion Of
/ Steele county, and to say that it presents de-
solate appearance does not nearly describe it.
Many hundreds Of acres of wheat was cut of
by the hail, as closely and smoothly as could
have been done with binder, while in Other
fields some Of the grain was standing thinly
on the ground but would not pay for the
trouble and expense Of cutting.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1890-08-08
An Admircr Of the Beautiful.

Ex' hange: An Iowa editor is in hiding at
present. His foreman is trying to fix matters
up so he can come home again without fear Of
being pulverized. In writing up a visit to a
lady's he described her elegant house plants.
He wrote in this way: "Mrs. B. has the pref
ticst plants in town." In making up the form
the letter ''I'' dropped out Of the word plants
and the mistake was not discovered until the
papers were run off. The whole town was
soon in an uproar, and when the offensive word
was pointed out to the husband he armed him.
self with horsewhip and revolver and went
to the printing office with blood in his eye.
The editor saw him coming and jumped out Of
second story window and started for the
woods on a run that would have shamed dog.
Editors have their troubles the sane as other
persons.