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A Romantic Marriage.


There was quite q ripple Of excitement on
Saturday at Rat Portage, Can, over a romantic
courtship and marriage Of Rainy river settler.
The groom was Robert Gill, the teacher Of an
Indian school, and the bride Miss Emily Tay-
lor Of Owen Sound. Neither Of the contract
ing parties had seen the other, but had cor
responded and exchanged photographs. The
groom arrived early in the week to meet his
future wife, expecting her on Tuesday, but in
this he was disappointed but on Saturday last
was more successful The train arrived at
noon, and the citizens were aware of the sp-
preaching meeting and turned out in large num-
bers to see the event As the train drew in trim
looking young lady jumped of the car, and her
large dark eyes rapidly sized up the crowd to
see her loved one, Mr.. Alex. Rocking OF Elm
river acted as master Of ceremonies and at
once took the young bride in charge. He in
troduced the pair, although he had never met
the young lady, and the groom seemed greatly
elated over the prize he had drawn. The crowd
set up q laugh and could hardly resist cheer
when the party marched OF for marriage
license. All the ministers in town were down
at the station, but Of course none Of them
were looking for the job. At any rate the pair
were fie nd hard shortly after the ar
rival Of the train
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
MOON-FACED PIRATES CAUGHT.
Forty Highwaymen of Chinese Waters
Captured or Killed.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
The viceroy of Canton reports the capture OF
large number of pirates and solicits rewards
for the officers who specially distinguished
themselves in effecting their apprehension.
The coast Of the Canton province has, il is
stated, been infested for many years past by
bands of pirates, who have formed themselves
into powerful organizations and harass the
country far and wide. The chief of all these
societies. whose number is considerably over a
hundred, was a notorious pirate called Tsena-
lu-yu-chuan, whose depredations had long
been the terror of the coast. Last wear his
principal confederate, Tseng Ya-chieh, fell
into the hands OF the authorities, whereupon
he organized another band and continued as
active in crime before.
After capturing twelve pirates the imperial
troops came IN sight of two pirate vessels. one
of which carried the Chief Iseng-lu-yu-chuan
himself. brisk fire was at once opened ON
both sides, and the pirate chief being wounded
and closely pressed, was obliged 10 take to the
water and swim for his life. Finding escape
hopeless he stabbed himself and was arrested
In dying condition. The vessels having been
boarded, seventeen foreign guns and twenty
three charts containing the pirates plans of
campaign were among the plumber.
Tsengs evidence was to the effect that as q
boy he had Joined the rebels in the Canton
province, and had subsequently taken up
piracy as profession For nearly a quarter OF
a century he claimed to have been the undis-
puted leader of all the pirates In the Canton
waters, and his yearly income, which. exclu-
sive OF disbursements, he estimated at several
tens of thousands of taes. was shared in by
the other members Of the confederacy. Re
died before be could be sent TO Canton, but
his head was exposed to the public gaze, No
were also those of twelve of his followers who
shared his fate. Two other parties OF troops
which were sent by Admiral Fang to scour the
neighDorhood succeeded in capturing thirty
one pirates and three vessels. Several of the
prisoners proved to be heads of pirate organ
iZations which have been preying on the
country for years Altogether over forty
pirates were brought to Justice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
Ladies Buying Shoes In London.


Shopping in London il . Joy. I have heard
people object to the servility Of the London
shop keeper. For my part delight in it
After the door mat principle which obtains in
New York like to feel that am doing great
honor to the place where buy a shilling hand
kerchief and 1 like to be bowed in and bowed
out as ii were Empress Of India. And little
money does 60 such great way! And IL Won
want to have your soul filed with delight 20 10
boot makers. You can get The most exouisits
French slippers, with the Louis Quinze heels.
at price which will make you open your eyes'
and when the shop keeper tries them on he
will say in an utterly blissful tone; 0Madame
is an American, isn't she?" Then You feel ~
If You would like to buy out all the shop. He
knew you, not by the strawberry marx On YOUR
left arm, but by the size Of your foot. and you
feel so light after this that you believe You can
walk on the clouda
Some very clever body said that the thanks
giving continually rendered By people here
whom one had tipped was not sincere. Now,
If you give . ba'penny to . boy do you care
whether it ID sincere or NOT, provided he saws
il? don't But wish We could import about
ten millions Of "thank yous' intn the Y 81
States, and am sure that ever body would BE-
willing to pay duty on them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
Malpractitioners Convicted.

Ara Josephine Hatchard, wife of DR..
Thomas Hatchard, has been convicted at
Milwaukee Of being accessory to her
husband in the killing Of Minnie Beardsley,
VINO died a. the result OF criminal operation.
Mrs Hatchard exposed her husband to the
public and he was last week convicted az tho
principal In the crime. Thursday night he
wrote statement completely exonerating his
niie from all oomphcity in the murder OF the
beardsisy giri and placing the blame on him.
self, but il was too late, As the case was in the
luryis hands. Mra Hatchard's mother, who
lives In Chicago, tainted in the court room
when the verdict was announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
ANSWER.

Sir: perused your communication with
much elaboration and some CONSERVATION al
the great infatuation Of your vivid imagination
in protesting such veneration upon SO Sigh.
foundation But after examination and serious
contemplation l supposed your animation was
the result Of recreation or had sprung from
ostentation to display your education in the
odd enumeration or concatenstion Of words of
like termination, though of great variation in
their Specification.
Now, beyond disputation your laborious ap-
plication in SO tedious an occupation of multi
pleation and reiteration deserves commenda-
ton. and thinking imitation q sufficient re-
muneration and qualification I am without
hesitation
Yours with great moderation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
- OR FoRTY-THREE YEARS the substan-

n OR FORTY-THREE YEARS the substan-
lSstial brick edifce known as st. Mary's
4 81 Church and located on 5th street between
r. and H streets northwest stood a USE
full monument to the peace and pros
perity of the German Catholics of this city. II
was with almost a feeling Of regret that one
noticed the work Of demolition of this old and
interesting structure. On the 14th of April the
workmen began tearing the old building down
to make room for a new. larger and more
handsome church, the corner stone Of which
will be laid tomorrow.
II one but takes the trouble to inquire into
the history of the old church he is sure to IN
earth many interesting facts connected with
the building and concerning persons who have
been prominently interested in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
Written for THE EVENING STAR.
Under the Trees,


In hammock hung beneath the trees
My lady swings these summer days;
And ever, as the soft winds raise
The leaves above her, on her face
The light with shadow changes place:
The shadow gently courses DER
Her brow, as touch of loving hands
Sooth fever-heated temples. nor
Less gently on her hairs dark strands
Is shed the sunbeams' golden light.
And lol my lady's smile grows bright
Beneath the trees.
And as her hammock meath the trees
Swings to and fro like happy boat
Upon a crystal sea afioat
My lady's dreamy fancies drift
To other scenes. The White Hills lift
Their pine-clad submits to the sky,
She sees the cloud shades swiftly chase
Each other DER their sides; or high
Oerhead. hung motio1less in space,
broad winged bird. Thus other days
Bring back their Joy to eyes that gaze
From meath the trees.
But bark! The wind beneath the trees
Holds poetmusic in its own,
AMI the blest radiance that shone
On Dante from Beatrice eyes
Brightens with CLEANS from Paradise
My lady's earthly sunshine. Low,
Soft music comes to her. The reed
Whereon the poet loved to blow
Where beechen bows o'ershade the mead
Mingles with notes Of warbler brown
That for my lady droppeth down
Beneath the trees.
Ny lady swings beneath the trees
Mid song and sunshine far away,
For me are only skies of gray;
The summer sunshine pales. for she
Holds half the sunbeams' light. Yet free
My thoughts are still. Light winged and dee,
They rise above each barring hill
And seek her In h or lone retreat
Then sudden are their fiutterings still:
For 10! My ladys face. Her eyes
Gaze smiling into Paradise
From meath the trees.
G. K PALNHB
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
a Terminal Correspondence.
PROPOSAL.
PROPOSAL

Madam most worthy Of estimation:
After long confederation and much medita-
ton on the great reputation you enjoy in your
station feel q strong inclination to become
your relation on your appreciation of this
declaration. With that expectation I shall
make preparation to remove my situation to a
more convenient location to profess my admira.
ton, and il such oblation is worthy of observa.
ton and can obtain commiseration from one
Of your station it will be an aggrandization be-
yond calculation of the Joy and exultation Of
Yours without stimulation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26

of nobility in Switzerland
and came to America SIM
ply to see the country.
His long stay in this coun-
try was unexpected, but
at the request Of Arch
bishops Hughes and Pur-
cell, with whom he had
become acquainted. he
undertook the settlement
Of unpleasant differences
in certain churches in
Buffalo, n. Y. and in
Hamilton, Ohio, after
which, it is said. he had al
ready procured his ticket
for hia hOmawar1 vova0a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
A Mississippi Republican Shot.

I. n. b Cook, . well-known republican
politician. was shot and killed near Mount
Zion, Miss. Thursday by unknown parties. He
was q candidate for the constitutional con-
sention. and had made . speech during the
day on the force bill,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26

ITO SAT- THAT An PLEASED with Mellins Roo1
IL not 10 speak the entire truth am delighted
with the wey my little patients TAKE q and win
the complete manner IN which a. fulnIls fndicas
tons - food Tor invslids." writes physieiaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
THE NEW ST. MARY'S.
The Corner Stone of a Handsome
Edifce to be Laid Tomorrow.
. A CHURCH WITH A HISTORY.

Father AIig and His Work In Wash.
ingten-somc Of the original Mem.
bers of the COngrcgatiOn-The Old
building and the New One.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26
TIE CORNER STONE

The corner stone OF the old church. which
has just been torn down, was laid on the 25th of
March, 1S46. The excavation was done bv
members OF the congregation, among them be-
ing Michael Keller, John Miller and Mr. Kant
man. Mr.. Roth and Mr.. Vandelehr being
masOns, laid the foundation. The brick vaIIs
were laid by VIM. and John McCullum. while
MI bergman and John Ardeeser did the car
penterlng. The bell which hung in the tower
is said TO have been a good one having been
cast oy MIR. Register IN Baltimore in 1857 but
the clocks were only ornaments and aIwav,
pointed TO O'clock The peculiar steeple snr-
mounting the brick tower and looking like an
inverted balloon. was ingloriously called a
"turnip top" and hearsay says II was con-
structed IN that odd shape to prevent any one
climbing to the top and taking the cross down.
This wooden steeple was taken down about
the church began. Mr.. John George Eichhorn
one Of the committee who had CHARGE ~
the building of the church.
In August, lS47, the church was finished and
the first services were held in it on the 18th
day of the same month. The building cost re-
paid by Father Alig, although Mrs. Ailer also
contributed largely.
On the wall behind the altar hung large
picture representing the ascension of our
Saviour which was painted in New York by Mr..
Frederic 5. Agate after his return from Flor
ence, in Europe, whore he studied painting for
some time. After the death of the artist the
picture. with others, came into the possession
OF Mr.. Agate, his brother and first husband of
Mrs. Duhsmel of this city. Mr.. 8. Murray,
who was q banker and was greatly interested
in the church, suggested to Mr.. Agate that the
picture be donated to the church. This was
done, but il was understood that IL Mr.. Agste's
family should get into reduced circumstances
$500 was to be paid for the painting. Although
NJ. Agateis family were not Germans aud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-26

when Archbishop Eccleston induced him to
come to Washington to found a Roman Catholic
Church He was practically the founder of the
church, and the building itself was erected
largely with money donated by him, so that the
congregation. from time of organization has
been entirely free from debt. When he died in
June. 1857, he left all his real and personal
property to the CONGREGATION
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%,
great brown eyes have the most kindly ex-
preston and she has the simplicity and shy
ness Of manner that characterizes all genius
Mrs. Hall prepared her two sons for college,
which they entered thoroughly grounded in
Latin and Greek. The believers in Karma
would not hesitate to declare this writer of
odes to be reincarnation Of the wise Cornolia
herself
Mrs. Almena B. Williams, who delivered the
annual address this year at the Elmira, N. Y,
college. is Q queenly woman Of scholarly learn
ing. She is a writer Of magazine articles that
are held in high estimation.
Mrs. l.. NJ. ID. Sweat, wife Of an ex-governor
OF Maine, Is a most entertaining writer. Her
papers that she reads before the society are
gems of wit and sparkling Lrilliancy. She
dresses her subject with piquancy Of style
that is always enjoyed by her hearers
Mrs. W. Ross Browne. who was one of the
earliest members OF the society, is a writer of
mellifuous verse. Her poems are ever YOUTH
full in style, for she infuses into them her own
bright, joyful and lovable spirit, and they have
been pronounced meritorious by severe critics
Miss Mary j. Stafford is the contributor Of
poems and TRANSACTIONS to the magazines for
which she is well known. She is quiet and un-
pretentious in manner and has the sweet face
of an earnest woman.
Mrs j. Sayles Brown Ia writer of deem
thought and she is adevoted student Of Thomas
Carlyle.
Mrs Gen. Dana brings her calm face with its
halo of snowy white hair, like benediction, to
the meetings, and, for all her seventy years, she
il full Of merry quips and jests that are always
welcomed and appauded by her associates.
Mrs. Frank Doubleday is an artist Of some
renown. She spent several years in study
abroad and has had pictures in the salons Of
Paris and also in the exhibitions in New York.
She is also skillful performer upon the piano.
forte.
Mrs. J. B. Edmonds is an earnest searcher
for historic truths. Her contributions are
alxxoh Ia ~ hn
chives.
MIRA L. o. Talbott's treatment of Q subject 4
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1890-01-17
Gas "A wild Mineral.

The question was involved i'm the case OF
the Westmoreland Natural Gas company rs.
De Witt et al, decided recently by the SUI
preme court Of Pennsylvania, whether the
possession Of certain gas on leased land went
with the possession of the land. The COM
plainants had put down n we'll which had
tapped the gas bearing strata, and IL was the
only one on the land. They had il in their
control having only 10 turn on valve 10
have it flow into their pipes for ready use.
The court held that the fact that they did
not keep il flowing, but held it generally in
reserve, did not affect their possession any
more than mill owner affects the continu-
ance Of his water rights when he shuts down
sluice gates The court said: Water oil and
still more strongly gas, may be classed 10y
themselves, If the analogy be not too fanciful,
as mineral fern naturn. In common with
animals and unlike other minerals, they have
he power and the tendency 10 escape with
out the volition Of the owner. They be
long % the owner Of the land and are part
of il so long as they are in it, and are sub
jcct 10 his control but when they escape and
go into other land or come under another's
control the title of the former owner is gone
Possession is not necessarily possession Of the
gas. If an adjoining or even distant owner
drills his own land and taps your gas so that
it comes into his well and under his control
IL is no longer yours, but his. And equally
so between lessor aud lessee in the present
case-the one who controls the gas has it in his
grasp, so 10 speak, is the one who has posses
sion. in the Legal as we'll as the ordinary sense
Of the word. Brndstreet's.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1890-01-17
Diuah's Dog.

Dogs do sometimes perform astonishing
feats, il is true; but as the common saying Is,
there is reason in all things, and ones credu-
lity should not be too heavily drawn upon,
even in favor Of a canine pet Dinah, a black
woman, lived alone IN a small cabin with a
little yellow dog, Of which she was very fond.
One day she left a pot Of soup 10 simmer on
the fire while she walked TO town 10 make
some purchases. She returned n little late
and. TO her dismay, found that the soup meat
had been Gifted clar out de pot, as she an
nounced in thrilling tones 10 her neighbor
Just over the way.
Come see; jes' look in dat soup pot, de
laws a massy! Whar dat or meati What
you t'ink, Sis Greeni Dat meat clean gone
An what | wants TO know right now, - she
cried, wheeling about defantly, lis who done
bin took dat meatl'
"Wha' dat you say, Sis Dinahl De meat
ain in de soup pot!' said Sister Green, rub
bing her hands together. "Clar 20 grasus, dat
is Gurus: for dey amt ben nobody roun' here
as | sced, 'ceptin' twas dat or dorg. | jes'
blieve. shors you borned 30 die, honey. dat
dat ar dorg jes' Grip IN here an TUX dat
meat; dat's what my min tell me, Sis Di-
NAH
"Wul. ef dat dorg was dat smart, dat he
come in here an lif' Off dat lid, an TEX out
dat meat, an den lver up dat pot again, an
den walk or an shet dat door-ef dat dorg
kin do all dat, / woulden take no tousend
dollars for him, dat / woulden. But, Sis
Green. done doubt he done IL. y Iouth 5
Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1890-01-17
AnnIrr.Ia In a IInn.n.

4 big farm house near Belleville y. j.,
had long stood tenantlcss and bore the repu-
tation of being haunted. At last n young
farmer and his wife moved in at "A merely
nominal rental An uncnrthly Gathering on
the stairs frightened the couple half out
Of their wits the Grst night, and the wife
tried 20 persuade her consJrt 90 get up and
investigate For an hour he argued with
her on the advisability of lying still She
declared, desparngly that II he wouldn't
investigate She must die or get up herself
Finally they effected a comprOmise by creep
ing out Of bed together. They lit the lamp
and looked cautiously out of tho chamber
door. The first glance solved the mystery.
Big gray squirrels literally swormed upon all
the landings aud every one q them had a
big nut of some kind between his paws. The
main supply Of nuts was stored In an unused
garret, where some forgotten tenant had
placed them long ago Tho squirrels ar
ranged themselves in gangs on each landing
and those nj the top ~ the house carried tho
nuts, one by one, ON of the garrct, and sent
them rolling down the stairs 10 the next land
ing, where they were received by the gang
whiting for them, and pushed down another
fight IN this way they reached an old
cellar, which was evidently the squirrels
storcroom, Tor il wa. well stocked with nuts.
They we're transferring The supply from attic
% basement Exchange
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1890-01-17
The EITHER.

II is some satisfaction 10 me 20 see that the
either is becoming more popular right along,
for it is only few years since that this
sweet toned instrument was entirely un-
known 10 any save Germans. But now il IL
quite different, as a large number Of people
have taken up the either, and am convinced
that when IL once gets a foothold 1t will not
b. given up again quickly, as It Is an instru-
ment Of decided merit. its only drawback
being that il is very difficult % learn 10 play.
A great advantage this instrument has over
a majority OF its class is that melody and
accompaniment are complete making IL far
superior n the banjo, mandolin and guitar,
aud il would hardly be thought, judging
from the size Of the either. that Il has a com
pass of over five octaves. Musicians Of note
are now composing and arranging music for
the either, some Of II In the quartet form,
thus enabling either clubs % perform the
better class 81 music, and a number Of the
large sheet music publishing houses turn out
a great deal Of either music. There are now
a large number of zither clubs in this
country. this city having one which Is In the
eleventh year of its existence, aud in a most
flourishing condition. n.-lnterview in St Louis
Globe-D Democrat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1890-01-17
A Determined Man.

The rush for seats at the Auditorium
amounts 10 a profound sensation. Old wo-
men stand in the rain from early morning
until late at night, moving inch by inch
toward the box office A well known busi-
ness man took a place in the line at 6 o'clock
the other morning Along about o'clock
in the afternoon "A board Of trade man offered
him five dollars for his place.
"Not much, y he answered. This position
has cost me the hardest days work / ever
did, and ! don't care 20 sell il. haven't
eaten bite today-hastened away from
home before breakfast" "
At o'clock he was the tenth man from the
ticket window a man offered him tl0 for
his place.
"Oh, no. he answered II would not 20
through again what have gone through for
twenty dollars
At last he stepped up 10 the window. He
stood there a moment and then swore an oath
that echoed throughout the great building
He had forgotten his pocketbook.-Arkansaw
Traveller
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1890-01-17
Iellue Iutelilgeuce.

IN locked attic room Is some catnip-herb
- exhilarating 20 pussy. "Mittens' knows
u Is there. aud he Is occasionally treated 70 q
little dissipation In H. Mrs Blank recently
took up her bunch Of keys intending % 20 %
the attic after something. Mtteus was
asleep, but the rattle Of the keys awoke him,
and he bounded 10 the feet of bis mistress,
mewing e1citeily and pulling her skirtA
II declare. said Ms. Blank % her daugh-
ter. II believe the cat knows I'm going mp 70
the attic"
A. soon a. tb-s word 'attic7 was pronounc-
ed the cat rushed away, whisked around the
corners, shot upstairs, and when the lady
reached the door u the room containing the
catnip aud other attic treasures Mitteus ras
there. waiting b ie le: in Lewiston Journal