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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
An American Alderman.

From the Chicago Tribune.
William Murray, guest of the Grand Pacific,
who is one Of the biggest linen manufacturer
in Ireland, tells story which has local
interest.
"You hear Of any number Of bogus noblemen
in this country" said Mr.. Murray in the hotel
rotunda last evening, but an American who
affects title in the old world is somewhat rare.
A year ago this summer I arrived at little
town in the south of Ireland called Dungarwan.
The people were excited over the presence of
an American official Flags were flying, bands
playing, and everything was gay. As was
somewhat acquainted with the United States I
asked the name Of the guest SO royalty enter
tanned. Nobody knew, except that he was one
Of the biggest men of the United States and q
native of Ireland. Elbowing my way through
the crowd went to the little hotel and there
learned that was 70 have the honor Of being
under the same roof with an official who stood
next to the President Of the United States. I
went to the register to see il the Vice-President
was there, and to my surprise saw this on the
books:
"'Redmond Sheridan, Chicago, Ill, alder
man Of America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
A COWBOY Sermon.

From the Champion (MontD Herald.
''Lots of folks that would really like to do
right think that servin' the Lord means
shoutin' themselves hoarse praisin' His name
Now, I tell you how look at that Tn workin'
for Jim here Now, if I'd set around the
house here tellin' what good Teller Jim is,
and singin' songs to him, and gettin' up IN the
nights to serenade him when he'd rather sleep,
I'd be doin' just like lots of Christians do; but
l wouldn't suit Jim, and I'd get fired mighty
quick. But when i buckle on my chaps and
rustic among the hills and see that Jim s
herd is all right and hain't sufferin' for
water and feed and bein' run on the
range and branded by COW thieves, then I'm
servin' Jim as he wants To be served. And if
was ridin' for the Lord I'd believe it was His
wish that I'd ride out in the ravines OF dark
ness aud the hills of sin and keep his herd from
bein' branded by the devil and run off to
where the feed was short and drinkin holes in
the creek all dry and no cedars and pines for
shelter when the billiards come.
Il don't see how I'd be helping the Lord oct
il lest laid round the ranch eatin' up the
grub could git and gittin' down on my prayer
bones and taffyin' the Lord up and askin' for
more. The Bible says somethin' somewhere
I've got the place marked with ace of dla-
monds-about how people serve the Lord by
feedin' and waterin' and lookin' after the herd.
and think 1t would do lots OF people good to
read it over. When q crittur has had his moral
natur' starved ever since he was calf and been
let run q human maverick till the devil took
pity on him, Jest cause nobody else didn't look
after him. and put his brand on him SO deep
that even in the spring, when the hairs long
est, it's no trouble TO tell whose herd he be-
longs to, 1t shows mighty plain that the COW
punchers of the Lord has been huntin' salary
harder than they've been huntin' souls"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17

One Of the most interesting ladies in the
fashionable life Of Washington is the wife of
Newton Grain Blanchard Of tho Shreveport
district and a member of one of the historic
families OF Louisiana and Texas. Her father,
Capt. William W. Barrett a native of Rich
mond on his mothers side, was descended
from the distinguished Taliaferro family. Mary
Emma, now Mrs Blanchard, was born at the
close of the war. Having served in the con-
federate army Capt Barrett settled with his
family at Shreveport, La, and became promi-
nently interested in mercantile pursuits. In
1873 Miss Barrett married Mr.. Blanchard. then
a lawyer at the Shreveport bar. Mrs. Blanch-
ards life in Washington began with the OPEN
ing Of the congressional social season of 1881,
her husband having been elected to represent
the Shreveport district at the early age of
thirty-twO. He has served in five Congresses
before reaching forty years Of age. Mrs.
Blanchard is petite brunette with engaging
vivacity Of manner and brllliancy Of converse
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17

Representative of the Sedalia district Mr..
Heard had thirteen years distinguished serv-
ice in the two housos of the legislature of his
native state. During his senatorial term he
was sent to Washington by the fund commits
sioners Of Missouri to prosecute and adjust all
claims against the general government 1t was
during the four years of this ably conducted
service to his state, while resident at Washing
ton. that Mr.. Heard met Miss Copeland and
made her his bride Mrs. Heard. who was
young and beautiful was very kindly received
by the youthful presiding lady of the Execu-
tive Mansion. Mrs. Cleveland. As con-
gressional bride she was also cordially well
coined by the older ladies who had run the
gamut of fashionable experiences.
MRS. BLAND.
Richard Parker Bland. Representative OF the
Lebanon district of Missouri. when the silver
movement took shape in the Forty fourth Com
gress was one OF the most active champions of
free coinage. He was in advance on questions
which are now accepted practically as public
policy. The BLAND silver dollar was discussed
IN every section.
Mrs. Bland-MiSs Virginia f. Mitchell OF
Jefferson county. Mos the daughter of Col
Z. \. Mitchell. who adjutant general Of
Missouri under Gov. Phelps. She was educated
at the Ladies College at Gale donna, Mo-. and
married Mr.. Bland in 1873 Mrs. Bland came
to Washington at the beginning Of the Fortv-
third Congress, in the winter of 1873 While
very retiring in her tendencies she is very
much admired among the ladies OF her &C
qualntance. She rather shuns the more snowy
walks OF social life and devotes her time TO her
interesting family of children. DEBR.K.
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WHY HE CAME HOME.
A SnObbiSh Custom.

From the Boston Transcript
Another English fashion, and this thor
oughly ugly, snobbish, detestable and ridicu-
lous one, which is unfortunately much followed
by our owners Of carriage and riding horses, is
the practice of docking and banging" the
tails. 1t seems to be, as . rule, only the IN
fortunate animals who are made so English in
appearance that one would expect them to
whinny with an English accent, and to look at
the world from behind q single blinker, tina.
wear the abbreviated tails. No doubt there
are many English ways that are we'll worth
following-good ways in which the people Of
the old country have surpassed rs. But since
the best horses in the world have been raised in
America and the bes: horsemen born here, and
since We have more horses in this country to-
day than England is likely to have in half q
century, there really seems to be no good rea-
son why We should borrow English horse Gus
toms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17

The death Of Edward J. Gay, Representatives
elect from the La Fourche parish of Louisiana,
opened the way to Andrew Price, his son-in-law,
to the congressional honors of the Fifty-frst
Congress and Mrs. Price succeeded to the
social honors in which but a brief space before
she was SO well known while assisting her
mother. Owing to the death of Mr.. Gay Mrs.
Price has been in mourning. but next winter
will take q house and entertain. Mrs. Prices
mother is daughter of Col. Andrew Hynes of
Nashville, Tenn, a merchant and a wealthy
land owner. The Hynes addition to the city
OF Nashville was part of his landed possessions
in that section. Mrs. Price was born and edu-
Gated at st. Louis, but went to Louisiana with
her parents as child. Her mother still resides
upon the st. Louis plantation in Iberville
parish. which has been in her family for five
generations. The Acadia plantation. one of
the historic estates of La Fourche parish, is the
home of Representative and Mrs. Price. In 1879
the Louisiana belle became the wife Of Andrew
Price, then a lawyer Of st. Louis. The following
year the young couple returned to Louisiana
and took possession Of one OF the ancestral es-
tates. Since then Mr.. Price has been engaged
IN sugar planting. Mrs. Price is lady of me-
dunn height. erect figure and graceful car
rage. Her large blue eyes and wealth of dark
brown hair give additional beauty to her at
UactiVe face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
"PANTS'' AT 80 CENTS A PAIR.
Clothing Reduced to Lowest Terms
Good, Though Not DudesQue.

The sign that hung outside Of the little Penn
sylvania avenue shop swayed to and fro in the
wind above an extensive outdoor exhibit of
mems clothing in all styles, which mostly hung
on pegs, though few full suits illustrative of
the latest spring fashions were draped upon a
row of patient wooden swells with bright red
cheeks, staring black eyes and no feet
What the sign said was:
pants at 50 are very well for rich dudes,
but for gents of limited means our 9O-cent pants
are just the cheese"
The tailor who kept the shop lost no time in
correcting HE STAR reporters notion that
these 9O-cent trousers were secondhand He
took down number of pairs Of them from a
smell and showed that they were not only quite
new Dut very presentable, mostly neatly made,
and OF stout striped. cotton material which
was white and fuzzy on the inside.
They are made in Baltimore by the thou
sands of pairs" the shopkeeper explained
Girls do the work, and they get Is cents a
pair for turning them out. A skilled work.
woman can make three pairs in q day, for
which she gets 4S cents; less practiced hands
earn proportionately less money. Starvation
wages! ON, yes; but no worse than for other
kinds OF factory labor. Here are shirts for %
cents apiece. The cotton costs something, the
manufacturers profit is 8 cents on each shirt
nave to make my profit, and 80 the women
who make them can only be paid cents
apiece. II they are skilful they can make fl We
IN day-that is 40 cents. Forty cents day
Is FAIR pay nowadays for work in factories 1t
is the old story; girls could live infinitely better
and be ever 80 much more comfortable at do
mestic service, but they would lose caste, and
rather than do that they will slave and starye.
You can buy most things in the shops today, in
the way OF linen and undergarments, as cheaply
as you can make them Yourself Do Won ever
think that hundreds of thousands of women
suffer privation and misery to produce such
cheap things for their fellow-beings who are
better Oft and could most Of them very well
afford to pay living prices"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
GAS IN A LOOKING-GLASS.o
Advertising on Bar Room Mirrors the
Latest Theatrical Dodge.

Dramatic advertising has taken a new and
artistic departure. Consumers Of stimulants
after the perpendicular method have been in
terested to observe recently that the mirrors
OF Washington drinking saloons were decorated
with highly ornamental signs executed in
paint, descriptive OF a comic play Just come to
towh and the performers taking part in it. This
Is the very latest device for attracting the
public to the theaters.
The artist who does that work" said the
manager of the company to a STAR reporter,
draws big salary; he gets $45 a week and
expenses. He travels ahead OF the company
with tie advance agent and makes il his first
business, on reaching town to visit all the
most popular saloous, making the best bargain
ne can with the proprietor of each for the use
OF MS biggest mirror during the time he
wants lt-say Tor a week before the show opens
III washington and for the week il runs here.
one saloon keeper may be willing to give the
privilege for bill board tickets while others
Will charge more or less III cash Wherever
lhe artist succeeds in making an arrangement
satisfactory to himself he sets to work and
covers the looking glass with the advertisement.
Our man Is an expert at the business and the
DECORATIONS he produces very fine indeed.
lie uses dry powered water-colcr paints and
carries about with him for his work tin box
with hve little compartments for the paints and
sixth Tor water. The white paint he employs
Is nothlng but mixture of chalk with a little
ordinary lime, such scene painters mix for
their purposes. Besides this, he has black red
blue and brown. The spacing of his letters he
does with string; white artistically applied
festoons the lettering with stalactites of ice
whlle red sets the advertisement afame with
nre. There Is not so very much to the BUSH
ness. perhaps but we have found it a most sue
cessful method. Not man comes into a sa-
loon where an 'ad' of the sort is displayed with
out reading it, and by hiring the use of mirrors
III twenty gin mills we place our announcement
before many thousands of possible theater-
goers. When our artist has finished his labors
In one city he leaves for another in company
with the advance agent. This is fresh idea
this season and is sure to be taken up by other
travelling ORGANIZATIONS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
6 Goc 6 A TIT "A ERR ERR IN
c ooS 6 I ~ ! i ~ ~ i IL ILL.,
NATURE AND CURE
Ar IGHTHILL. MD.
lol7 18TH ST NORTHWEST.
NATURE AND CURE.

Cstarrh manifests itself by . discharge nom
the head. sometimes q = colorloss slAiry ruia.
ou' oitener Ola i'urulent greenish-yellow mat
'et' Nl4ieh IN many instances 10 40 coplous that
IAuehts iecl as though their whole bead 10 IN
STAT o. eorruption The discharge often lodses
remind and above the Soft palate. requiring al
most constant hawking FOR its removal Often
sOA'es OF ihcrustAtions are blown from the noe
trhs eith,r solid or Of = tubular form. The
breath Is offensive. and sometln,.. r.v,l,,nslx
fetid Smell and occasionally the taste. 4, i'm
paired or destroyed. the hearing becomes A.
fected noises IN the head make their sut.-sr-
tnce. and the eyes are APT % become irrststed
and wStery. The head feels fun. heavy. and
compressed especially above and between the
eyes. aud severe neurSlltc rain Is often en-
perienced about the face and head. The pstieu,
coughs more or less. has . capricious Appetita.
loses tesh and strength. lie depressed in sIir,,s
and Inclined 20 drowsinesA The memory a
Weakened aud often seriously impAired Cold
IL taken from the least exposure. aud step by
steI tie Inflammation spreads until u reaches
the lungs and terminates IN Consumption. SO
frequently has this fatal course been noticed
that CatArih is now looked upon a. one Of the
earliest nAuiiestations u this dread disease.
By the system of treatment which We have
originated and since carried 60 scientific Ter
fectiou. complete aud radical cure OF CAtArrh
Can b. effected This We have demonstrated IN
thousands Of cases, representing the isease IN
every form and IN al its various stages " de-
yelopnent. our treatment reaches the dis
eGsed parts In the most direct and positive
nlaLuer. instHntsneOusly penetrating every
cell and cavity OF the head with the most bsne-
hcial results. 80 effective Ia tins plan Of medi-
cation that even q single application Is PRO-
ducuve Of immediate aud decided relief. and by
continuing this treatment the dlschsnre
diminishes. irritation is AllAyed the innamuls-
ton SUBSIDIES, alterations are made to heal
untl finally = radical and permanent cuys u
established
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
Written for The EVENING STAR,
My Withered Rose.

My Withered Rose.
stake this fair rose" she sad "and think of me.
AS thus she spoke her soft eyes fIled with tears
For we were parting-swore fidelity
Hoped soon TO meet again-said "Time an
dears"
1t was summer evening, rich the air,
In rosy clouds the red sun sank away.
A gentle breeze brought howery fragrance there
AS her dear head upon my bosom lay.
And hope our vision to the future led.
And charmed our souls with her enchantmen,
sweet,
Loves glorious orb her matchless beauties she'd
Zen from her azure realm to our retreat
We parted and went far DER the sea,
And wandered many years meath other skies,
we nave not met again, but still from me
longing heart to her oft backward flies
Delusive hope! Away the years have rolled.
Ills autumn and the bloom Of flowers Is dead,
And in the darlings hair of purest gold
Has time well woven many silyery thread
Perhaps she has forgotten, does not grieve,
But on anothers bosom finds repose,
And all remembrance Of that summer eve
Has long since faded like this withered rose.
We hope-believe, yet cannot know our fatei
Experience teaches hope dwels but above,
And some have learned the lesson-oft too late
The instability Of human Lowell
DEWITT c. sPRAGUA
Washington, DC, May, 1880.
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Boush, Of Gras,y the pusher

We take the liberty % publishing Mrs Closehuye-'s
hlll Oecause Ne feel conudut that worth some
thing 10 the readers Oi The star know where they
can get the nostcst goods Tor the eastcst money
livery body Il talking about GHAS a. the Pushrr and
well they may.
Don listen at what other merchants say. Ofcour.a
theS want l. krep Suu away. he best eNiIture 81 A
iuans grONlug business D. have his
sGrrlng at him We here stay and W. want yor
tIAie NO matter Where yOu live. Remember Tie
name and place.
NJ. c Grassy.
.a2o-6n l5lo-la eth -tu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
Spring Styles Abroad.

dc was kaffii bold,
she was q Zulu maid:
AL his deep love he told
AS Ger the sand they strayed.
Pleasant their lives must be;
Theirs was simplicity,
There was no guile.
Plain In their happiness,
Simple their style Of dress
Shown in no fashion book:
All ne wore was look
Brimfui of tenderness
she wore a smile.
Merchant Traveller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17

The vacancy In the House created by the
death Of Z. W. Robertson Of Louisiana was
filed by the election Of his son, Samuel Mat
thews Robertson, who took his Sc at during the
Flfueth Congress- Mrs. Robertson the charm
ing representative of the far southwest was
Miss George Blanchard Sanford of Rrazonu
Tex, where she was born. Her father. DIR
John /. Sanford, was native OF Virginia Her
mother, before her marriage Miss Amy Wilkin-
son of Rapids parish. was related to the Grains
Of Louisiana and Newtons of Norfolk
Miss sanford was educated at Alexandria
La, and IN 1875 became the wife of Mr. Rob
ertsOn. who but the year before graduated at
the Louisiana State University. In Washington
society she has wide range OF friends and is
admired alike for her beauty, affability and
accomplishments.
MRS. MILLS.
One OF the most noted men in congressional
life Is Roger Q. Mills OF Texas Mrs. Mills is
. lady Of domestic inclinations and pleasing
manners. Miss Carrie Jones' when an infant,
was taken to Texas by her parents Her father
Col Henry Jones, became prominent in the
varIlke expeditions under Gen Hustor
against the Indians. Having located near
Austin Col Jones subsequently transferred his
family and possessions 20 Matagorda.
There IN ISIS Miss Jones became the wife NJ
the hentucky-born young man. who, at the
age OF seventeen years, Just after the Mexican
war. made his home in Texas. He entered
Congress in 1873. and has since been one of the
foremost leaders OF his party.
The family circle Of Representative and Mrs
Mills consists OF a son, Charles II. Mills. in his
twentes, studying law with ex-Attorney General
Garland. aud an exceedingly interesting
daughter. Miss Fannie Mills who is finishing
neI educational term IN one Of the best schools
N Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17


ROOM TO SPARE.
As has been said, for years to come the
building will be altogether unnecessarily big.
Presumably some of the government depart
ments will utilize parts of it, The librarian
VIII need some pretty large space for his print
ing and binding, all of which will be done in
the building, as is very important should be
the case, inasmuch as the plan of sending out
valuable books to be bound, &C., involves risk.
The first story to the left of the main west en-
trance, between the main building and the cor
ner. will probably be devoted to the uses of the
copyright clerks. On the other side CORE
spending room will be given up to a reading
apartment for members of Congress. The
basement will be chiefly utilized by the gen.
eral clerical force of the library. A room some
where Will presumably be appropriated to
maps and another to EXHIBITS of a special ma
ture. But there will be lots Of space left for a
long time 10 come for the unrerrified citizen
from atar, who realizes that he is part owner OF
the structure, to swing around and expectorate
on the roor
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l5lO-I. eth IT. Nv.

For the accommodation - our customers ana the
public We Will keep store opeu All hlsht ia charge
oi ree-I stored Pharmacist.
h. ;. WILLIAMS X co. DKUGGIsTs
CNDER MASONIC TEMPLE
Cor. 18th aud = streets "a. "
PRESCRIPTIONS
our prices Tor prescriptions have been reduced n
proportion 10 other gools. vs. oniy the Iur-st
drugs and chemicals from the most reliable A. aufa.-
turers We cheerfully invite careful inc eCtiOu u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
ONE YOUNG MAN OUT WEST.
Astonishing Experiences of a Washing
ton Youth in New Mexico.

HE GOES OUT TO GROW UP WITH THE COUNTRY,
MEETS CRITICISM IN THE SHAPE OF PISTOL bull
LETS. EDITS NEWSPAPER, FALLS IN LOVE AND
COMES EAST TO ESCAPE BEING LYNCHED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17

SCHOOL TEAcHKas, ATrENTIoN!-Would you
like to take trip to Europe this summer free
Sunday Herald next Sunday and find out how
you can do it-Adul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
Mrs. willis of TeNss-Other Ladies' of
Note I'm official Society at the Capital
Interesting sketches and PersonaI.
itIcs.
wr.ttsn fO- TIE EVENING STAR.

HE states of Louisiana. Texas and
~, Missouri are represented in Congress
" by some Of the ablest and shrewdest
jH legislators, and in society some of
49, the most brilliant aud entertaining
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Is TINS YoUR Br1u

II you want anything IN Furniture. China, Glass
I'm Ware, knives ana Forks. Window Shades. Mat
tns on Goth, &c, II VIII lay you 70 read over tue
following list Loaf on the street Oy happy bargain
seeker:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
How the Work Upon 1t Has Pro-
crossed Thus Far.
A MARVEL OF BUILDING.
The Part OF the Structure Below Ground
10 Now Entirely CompIeted-lnterest-
ing Methods of COnstructiOn-A Look
Into the Future.

n its present condition the
new library of Congress is a
thing to look down upon,
for two reasons-frst, be-
cause 1t has been built thus
far just mp to the level of
the ground. and secondly.
because in looking it over,
If you don't take the utmost
care where you step. you
will be pretty sure to
nI lnnn L q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
Marriage Reverses the Order.

From Kate Fields Washington.
Before they we're married nothing was to-
good for her. After they were married nothin(
was too good for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
DISTINGUISHED WOMEN
Wives Of Congressman From the
Southwest.

LOUISIANA AND MISSOURI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
MRS. HEARD.

Miss Lille b Copeland, who was born at
MaVerly and raised and educated at St Louis,
NO., was belle In large circle Of congsnIal
young people OF Warrington before she be-
ssme the wife IN 1855 Of John T, Heard the