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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
MAKING DIAMONDS GROW.
It's Not Very Difficult 81 You Turn Them
Over Often Enough.

It's Not Very Difficult ~ You Turn Them
Over Often Enough.
From the New York sun.
Look at this stone" said young Journey
man jeweler in the street car the other day. re-
moving tissue paper wrapping from piece
of white wax, in the center Of which a beau;i-
full diamond blazed. THAT is worth at the
least $780,"
'How is it that Won can afford TO buy such .
valuable stone as that asked one OF his friends,
who knew his circumstances.
II will put you onto the snap" said the
ieweler. THAT stone has been growing for a
year and think il has got its growth"
''what do you mean bya diamond growing?"
asked the friend.
81 will tell You. You remember the litsle
spark L had in my scarfpin lat Christmas.
Well, this IL what IL has grown 10 In Loss than
year. That little stone cost me dollar and the
pin cost me $3.50. l sold the pm for IS and
bought an eight-carat stone little on shape
for trifie over IS. l bought q sud setting.
You know you can get those things quite low
now. They are made up by the thousands by
firms which do not make finished goods Well
j put the stone in the setting on n spiral and
sold il the same week for els. Then went to
the Office and bought the best stone could get
for SIS and mounted that in the same manner.
1 wore il a month and then sold IL for $50 TO q
bartender. and l put s25 into another stone.
II was q little beauty, and i traded il for an
other one Of about the same size and got IS TO
boot. That put the stone down to $40, and
put il into q setting which cost me 50. and sold
il few DAYS later for s35. got another stone
for $50, and had il two mouths before made
a turn with it; then 4 cleared Sl2 and put the
money into a beautiful stone, which brought
me up to SO, when sold ii in a handsome stad
setting.
''Then / got a chance 70 sell ring for sTJ,
and made il 10 order, putting in a stone
which cost me S42.50. I put the whole s75
into another stone, which L carried around for
a while, and had fully made up NV mind TO
keep. but butcher offered me 500 for il 1T
Elizabeth track this fall and sold il to him.
II was in a crown setting, which cost me &C. IS.
For the hundred L got a dandy stone. and
was sure / could keep that one, but have had
four better ones since, aud have got up to
$50. / can't 90 much higher than that,
guess. for there are few men among my ac-
quaintances who can afford TO tempt me with a
profitable offer for il. I wouldn't sell il to-
night for 500, because know that have got
q bargain. TN pretty good Judge of dia-
monds, and when put that stone into a nice
ring will make il look like $3.50 worth; and
don't think that anybody can persuade me to
sell il for ANYTHING less. In all the changes
don't think that have put in more than SIS
CT SIS of my pocket money. The rest has al
been profit on the stones and settings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
A Peculiarly Of Russian Customs.

Our ST. Petersburg correspondent, says the
London Daily -Ne,cs. sends us a curious story of
the operation of the customs laws in Russia
1t appears that the British and American Con-
gregational Church. to celebrate the jubilee of
Its foundation, resolved on getting a new Or
gan, and at the expense Of Zoo obtained from
London an instrument which duly arrived at
Cronstadt But here the difficulties began.
There were forty cases and these happened to
come in two ships, thirty-two in one and eight
in another. Church organs are practically I'M
known in Russia, where church music is en-
tirely vocal The only instrument known cor
responding to the organ is one which is found
in every trakteer or tea house and is Of the ma
ture Of a musical box with few pipes.
The custom house officials claimed the duty
on six organs, saying there were pipes enough
for so many. After long negotiations the organ
was allowed to pass through under protest and
Is row being erected under the supervision of
the custom house authorities. Two officials.
with swords. are on duty ut the door and watch
every one going out to see that he does not
take an organ away with him. During Divine
service the guards take an occasional peep to
see that everything il above board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
ITALY's FIRST QUEEN.
MarGherita Held in Affectionate Esteem by
the People of the Kingdom.

Margherita Held in Affectionate Esteem by
the People of the Kingdom.
From Leisure Hours.
OF the beauty of Queen Margherita OF Italy
all the world has heard, and she is still beauti-
full, thanks to her complexion. the grace Of her
outlines. the sweetness of her expression. Early
in life she was very delicate. and SO thin as ia
be almost transparent but i'm the course of
years she has grown stouter, and now may be
said to be too stout for beauty. She knows
both German and Italian literature we'll is
fond of music and sings herself with taste and
feeling. She is fond of the society of men Of
thought and letters, and at her intimate even
ing teas may be met some of the leading men
of the land, who drop in to chat an hour with
out ceremony.
Among those whom the queen loved TO re-
ceive was the late Minister Minghetti. simple,
gentlemanly burgher. who was well versed in
questions of art and letters. Another OF her
weli-liked habitues is Benghi. the statesman
and man of letters; also Professor Villart, Sem
ator and historian. She has even known how
to gain over TO her Italy's greatest poet Giosue
Carducci, who began life a violent republi-
can and hater Of royalty.
Indeed, a sentimental cultus FOR the queen.
their first queen. is widespread among the
Italians. Her name, Margherita Daisy is
symbolized in many ways, and the daisy en-
blem occurs in every form Of festive decora-
ton. Her own favOrite emblem is the pearl,
of which she wears strings upon strings around
her neck, so that by her rows Of pearls the
queen can always be recognized il by no other
sign. And every year this row Of pearls grow
richer, for the king. who shares the queens
Authoritarian love for precious stones, adds
annually o string to the precious necklet until it
now descends far below her waist, and has really
lost some Of its elegant and decorative charac-
ter. Malicious tongues whisper that the queen
SO clings to this adornment because IL hides q
tendency to goitre, with which she 10 afflicted
in common with many Savoyards.
A very cordial friendship exists between king
and queen, and the former relies much on his
wifes judgment, which is frequently clear and
sound. Some pretty anecdotes are told of their
domestic life. Upon one occasion, however,
the husband gave the wife one of those quiet
rebuffs into which enters q sense of humor and
which are on that account less hard to bear. It
appears that Humbert once asked one Of the
queens secretaries what would be an accept
able Christmas present for her majesty. The
gentleman, a truer friend than courtier, had
the courage to suggest to the king that the
Queen had large number Of unpaid milliners'
and dressmakers' bills. The king took the hint
and begged that they should all be given to
him. Christmas morning Humbert placed all
these bills, receipted, under the queens table
napkin. There was no other present. Il il said
that she took the hint and has been less extrsv-
agant since.
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SERVANTS IN JAPAN.
When the Master Is Well Bred His Domestic,
Treat Him With Consideration

When the Master il Well Bred His Domestics
Treat Him With Consideration.
japanese servants are excellent, SAYS Edwin
Arnold in Scribner's, if You choose them with
discretion and treat them with the established
consideration Of the country. There is uni
versal social compact in Japan to make life
pleasant by politeness. Everybody is more or
less well bred, and hates the man or woman who
is yakanashu-noisy, uncivil or exigent
People who lose their temper are always in a
hurry, bang doors, swear and ''swagger," find
themselves out Of place in a land where the
lowest coolie learns and practices an ancient
courtesy from the time when he wobbles about
as a baby upon his mothers back. Therefore
to be treated well in Japan, as perhaps indeed
elsewhere. you must treat everybody, including
your domestics. well, and then YOU will enjoy
the most pleasant and willing service.
Your cook will doubtless cheat you little:
your jinrickishaman will now and then take too
much sake. the musmu and the boys wife will
gossip all over the place about everything you
do. and the gardener and the coachman will
fight cocks in the yard when your back is
turned; but if conscious of your own, you can
forgive the little sins Of others. You can hardly
fail TO become closely attached 70 the quiet,
soft-voiced, pleasant people, who, as soon as
they have learned your ways, will take real
pleasure in making life agreeable to you.
A present, now and then, OF a kimonO to the
maids, of toys and sweetmeats to the children
a days holiday now and then granted to the
theater or the wrestling match, are richly re-
warded by such bright faces and unmistakable
warmth of welcome on arriving and of good
speed on going as repay you tenfOld. Respect
ful as Japa nese servants aTe-and they never
speak except their knees and faces-they
like to be taken into the family conversation.
and to sit sometimes in friendly abandon with
the master and mistress, admiring dresses pic
lures or western novelties and listening some
times TO the samisen and koto, as children OF
the household.
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OLD MAIDS AT REST.
One Part Of Greenwood Cemetery see Apass
for Spinsters.

One Part Of Greenwood Cemetery set Apers
for spinsters.
From the Mail and Express.
"There, sir, il where thirty old maids sre
buried, all in one plot" The speaker was one
OF the Greenwood guides, and he pointed 10 o
large plot Of ground Enclosed by an iron rail-
ing, in which more than score Of tombstonas
had been reared.
'Them," continues the guide, with . rare dis
regard OF grammatical rules, ''them was all
members Of an old maids society, and the
whole society is buried there" As to the truth
Of the statement concerning the society Of old
maids, the reporter can say nothing. But The
graves Of the women are there, In one a the
quietest spots near the center Of Green vood
and none but women are buried in the plot.
They were Of all ages, but most Oh them
died full OF years, a. the records on the tomb
stones show. Three sisters sleep within tn
plot side by side and over the grave Of each 4
devoutly the records Of the lives Of the dead.
with the further statement a. 10 how the
women died fast in the faith. Especially Ions
lived were these three maiden ladies'. for. -
cording to the records on their tombs. eli of
them lived to be more than one hund,sd
years old, the Oldest of them all diving Al -
ripe age Of one hundred and twelve wears.
The Last burial In this quaint plot WA MA.
long ago and il is said that there win be no mon,
The last Of the band of maiden ladies Who No..
mp the society" IL such il really was, Il IA A
have passed away. The last Tombstone -
been erected in the Enclosure and the nios :.
which the women rest viii, 20 far q can & -
5ectured, be disturbed no more.
There are many visitors TO the spot WHARF th.
maiden ladies rest The story OF the sociesv
o. ,ss5 ssS s % rss lived alone during
them alone. never fails 10 interest fhe.s ISf
In its way = =. perhaps - unique . spot -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
Women Who Work Hard.

We hear good deal. says writer in the
London Truth, about strong, healthy man
suffering II he works above eight hours per
diem and about his hardly being able to keep
body and soul together if he does not get
Is shillings per week. should be delighted to
hear that he got more and worked less; but ]
confess that my sympathies are stronger for
the women who work far more hours and get
far less. Not long ago we were asked to SYM
pathize with the match makers. Observe what
is the fnte Of matchbox makers in the East
End. They have to make gross of boxes u44)
for ~ pence, TO provide their own paste and
string and TO dry the boxes by their own fires.
By working all the week from am. to ii pm.
they can earn from shillings6 pence to shill-
ings pence. Last week they were invited to q
tea Il was the first meal which many Of them
had had during the day. Most Of them came
with children in their arms. Their aspirations
were not exaggerated. They wanted to be paid
Q little better snd to have work rooms provided
for them By the manufacturers who employed
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
Garments Taken Home for Trial.

In some Of the stores, says the Boston Trdu-
eiler, if customer who is known asks to take
a garment home in order to try it on and get
the opinion of her friends as to whether it fits
her well she is accorded that privilege and the
result is sometimes very funny. When the
armeut is returned to the store the pockets
ae. of course, searched, and in them are fire.
| dtntiy found theater checks, showing Saat the
sshSent. In spite OF the customer sasserti.iSt 70
up-Nrn stores a few days ago garment was re-
tarnS under these circumstances, and when
the e4omary search Of the pockets was made
q SET ofalse teeth was fonnd. As the customer
was exAining that she ''had not worn the gar
ment stN'' the set was returned to her with
an inerealous smile that must have convinced
ner that V girl who waited upon her was by
no mesns sgullible a. she supposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
REMARKABLE MEMORIES.
Curious Examples OF What This Faculty o
Man Hath Accomplished.

curious examples OF what This Faculty Of
Man Hath Accomplished.
From Spare Moments.
There was Corsican boy who could rehearse
40 900 words, whether sense or nonsense. as
they were dictated, and then repeat them in
the reversed order without making single mis-
take. A physician, about sixty years ago,
could repeat the whole of paradise Lost
without making mistake, although he had not
read it for twenty years. Euler, the great
mathematician, when he became blind, could
repeat the whole Of virgil's "Eneid." and
could remember the first line and last line of
every page Of the particular edition which he
had been accustomed to read before he became
blind.
One kind Of retentive memory may be con-
sidered as the result Of sheer work. a deter
mination toward one particular achievement
without reference either to cultivation or Ia
memory on other subjects. This 10 frequently
shown BY persons in human life in regard to
the Bible. An old beggar man at Stirling.
known fifty years ago as ''Blind Alick." AZ
forded an instance Of this. He knew the
whole Of the Bible by heart, insomnch that
II a sentence was read to him he could name
the book, chapter and verse; or If the book.
chapter and verse were named he could give
the exact words.
A gentleman. to test him, repeated a verse.
purposely making one verbal inaccuracy. Alick
hesitated, named the place where the passage
was to be found, but ut the same time pointed
out the verbal error. The same gentleman
asked him to repeat the ninetieth verse Of the
seventeen chapter Of the book of Numbers.
Alick almost instantly replied: ssThere Is no
such q verse. That chapter has only eighty
nine yerses-" Gsssendi has acquired by heart
5000 Latin verses, and in order to give his
memory exercise he was in the habit daily Of
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A SAD CHRISTMAS.
Fire From q Blazing Tree Burns an OLD
Lady to Death.

Fire From q Blazing Tree Burns an OLD
Lady to Death.
A fire last evening in the residence of Ed
ward PenrOse, 2106 Gratz avenue, Philadel
phia, resulted in the death of his aged mother
in-law, Mrs. Fitzsimmons Of Brooklyn, who
was spending the holidays with her daughter
and the almost total destruction of the house.
To please the little ones Christmas three
had been put up and loaded with presents
tinsel and wax tapers. Before the tapers were
lighted last evening Mrs. Fitzsimmons retired
to her room. At $50 Mr.. Penrose turned ou
all the other lights and lighted the little candles
While the children were admiring the brillian
effect sheet Of flame seemed to leap from tn.
bottom OF the tree to the topmost twigs, ant
almost before the party knew what had hap
dened the entire tree was O mass of flame
which spread up and along the wall anC
ceiling.
AS Mr.. and Mrs. Penrose reached the from
door with the children in their arms they were
met by the family of J. NJ. Dickey, who Lives in
the house next door, and who had seen the fire
from their front window.
Not seeing Mrs. Fitzsimmons with the party
Mrs. Dickey inquired where she was. Mrs
Penrose gave one look at her husband
and then covering her face with hel
in her room" The men made rush for the
third story, in the back room Of which Mrs
titzsimmons was supposed to be sleeping. The
house was by this time full Of smoke and the
rescuing party was nearly suffocated by the
time they reached the aged lady's room. Mr.
Penrose and two others, however, CROPPED their
way to the bed. but Mrs. Fitzsimmons was not
there. They felt around Tor her until forced
to retire by the flames, which began to creep
through the floor, the bed room being nearly
over the sitting room. where the fire started
Then they came to the conclusion that Mrs
Fitzsimmons had escaped by u rear door. Ate,
the fire had been extinguished and the firemer
had reached the room where the aged lady had
slept they saw large roll of charred bed cloth
lug close to the wall, which proved to contain the
almost cremated body of the missing woman
She had evidently been awakened by the smoke
and throwing the bedclothlng over her heat
had attempted to reach the door, but becomine
bewildered she had gone in the wrong direc
ton, and, falling close to the wall, had beer
unable to rise again.
The dead woman was the widow Of promi
nent Brooklyn merchant, who left moderat,
fortune. She is also al aunt of Edward H
Flood, the contractor and builder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
WITH INCREASED BRnIIANcY.

That's the way Tho Starr WIN shi,s 10.
morrow Evening.
The interesting twelve-page SrAl which val
published Christmas eve win not detract one
particle from the brilliancy Of the mammoth
sixteen page to be issued tomorrow. Extra
efforts were made to prepare suitable matte,
for two Christmas STARS this week and tomor.
rows issue will compare very favorably with
its predecessors, which have stood unsurpassed
by none and equaled by few papers in the
country in the amount Of interesting and in
structive reading for the home circle. TH,
STAR is primarily local paper and it endeav.
ors to prepare menu which cannot fail to
| satisfy its most fastidious patrons.
TWILL BE A GREAT ZOO. Ulustrated.)
All about the governments constantly in
creasing collection Of animals.
LITTLE FOLKS IN WINTER. illustrated
Low they should be dressed for comfort and
enjoyment.
DIGGING FOR WEALTH. Ulustrated)
Men who are looking for riches in the rocks
Of Maryland.
COOKS AND COOKING.
What people Of weak digestion should be
given to eat.
THE LAND OF ACADIA.
The garden spot which was laid waste by the
English. Special correspondence Of TnE
EVENING STAR.
AN UNBEATABLE DOLL.
Or Pierre Puiors turn Of luck. A New
Years story written for The EVENING STAR
by Adolphe Belot.
ATTRACTIVE HOMES.
Some beautiful articles to be made after the
anxieties Of Christmas are over.
SOCIETY GIRLS DAY.
A glimpse Of the life of belle when of duty.
CAPITOL MEMORIES.
The three ex-Speakers of the House Of Rep
resentatives now alive. BY John F. Coyle.
LAST OF THE GREAT AUX.
The expedition sent by the Smithsonian
Institution to Funk Island for remains.
MORE ABOUT LIMA
Some interesting sights about the old Peru
Wan capital. By Fannie B. Ward.
LIFB IN FAIR SAMOA.
The group Of lovely islands in the far south
Pacific.
FLOWERS STRUCK WITH DISEASE.
Cultivated violets being destroyed-holly-
hooks and carnations threatened.
HYPNOTIC FACTS.
Interesting instances Of this strange con-
trolling power.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
Something about the future Of property on
Pennsylvania avenue.
NEW YORK NOTES.
All about people and things in Gotham. By
The Stars special correspondent.
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Witty Judge NIaule.

From the Green Bag.
Mr.. Justice Maule once addressed q phenome-
non Of innocence in q smock-frock In the fol-
lowing words: prisoner at the bar. yonr coun-
vel thinks you innocent, I think you innocent,
bus jary Of your own countrymen, in the ex-
ercise Of such common sense as they possess,
which does not seera to be much, have found
you guilty. and il reE,ains that should pass
upon you the sentence q. the Law. That sen
tsnce Is that you be kept IL imprisonment for
one day, and - that day Sp yesterday you
may now 60 about your buEiness.
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The Oldest Game II An.
From Scribner's Maeaxine.

Court tennis is the oldest game Of ball that
we haveA-that ID to say, it goes back farther in
its present form than any other.
Games of ball Of some kind go hack 70 far
that there no trace Of their beginning. Intheir
simplest form the ball was thrown from one
man to another. II We carry the process one
stood in its place, 10 be hit back with the hand
instead Of being caught and thrown, We have
ct once hand ball, the original Of al games like
tennis, racket, &c. Indeed, the French name
for tennis remains paume 10 this day, because
the bah was struck with the palm Of ths haa.i.
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OSLy A Few Dus To CHRISTMAS.

STORE OPEN IN THE EVENINGS.
Sensible and useful holiday gifts at mod
erate prizes.
White Aprons. in plain and tucked. full
size anil wei! made. - 40 and JOc.
French Embroidered Aprons, 81, Sl25
$50. s1.7.. 81 and s2.25.
Ladies' Skirts. 20. 15c., 81. Good honest
goods.
Wool skirts. 81. sI.o5 snlsIJO.
hOhIir and satin Skirts at 30 and SO.
Astr1cli.n CIpes AT $50, SIS and $50.
Diagonal Cloth Refer Jackets. -, 81,
SS. SO and Si3- Perfect fitting.
Lace Curtains. 81 up to $12.
Portisres. - 20 sl2 Ter pair.
Umbrellas. One of the most usefuI
Irestnfs made our stock is complete at
less than regular prices.
GinehaH. 9..9Gr. and 81.
GLORIA. silver handles, 81. SI.25, e1.5O,
40 AMI g.
Union silk, g.. 81 ~. sa5Oand s3.
Lisle Spun. 81 20, ~. 75. -. 81. 30 and
$40.
Guaranteed SIX up to the finest.
ISee Be-! Sets. St. $50, S9and SI2
Manifestations. Linen. Hemssrehed. AZ 10.
12's. =. ~. -. 371f and JGc.
Embroidered 1t l21. 10. p, 80, so. &c.
anu Al.
Initial Handkerchie.s at Io%. y and Joe.
SIX Embroidered. in colors. at Soc
ba-sSin.
Mems Plain White Corded and Hemstitrhed
iansy nor,l0resi.
Hemstltehcd SIX. IN White and Black.
Fanny SIX and Plain White Nufflers.
Doll Babies of all kinds
Writing Desks. Ink Stands. Smoking Sets,
Toys. faIry Baskets, Art Goods, &c
Hosiery. Gloves, Underwear.
Blankets and Comforts at less than usual
Irirgs.
Smyrna and HOquette and Persian Goat
Euss- See the Quality and price
OPEN IN THE EVENING.
CARHART LEIDY
Ia 92S 9Th ST. and .Os, st NV
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LADIES'

EVEN BOOK STORES
Have bargains. Look at these.
SOME AMERICAN PAINTERS IN WATER
COLOR. folio. sl2-50. reduced TO SIO.2J.
FACSIMILEs OF AQUARELILS 9 ~ Sore
dueed to sos
SELECTED PAINTINGS FROM THE
PARIS EXPOSITION. els, reduced to sIl.JO
FANORITE FOLK BALLADS. a. 30 re-
duced to 81 40.
ROBERT +. MILLER
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER
sl1-tIn 80, 18th St. Corccran building
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BLANK Books.
MEyIORANDUMs. INVOICE AND SCRAP BOOKS
COPYING BOOKS. PRESSES AND STANDS.
PAPER AND ENVELOPES,
FINE STATIONERY.
ENGRAVING AND
PRINTING.
EASTON 4 RUPP.
421 nth ST. NV,
d222-3m OPPOSITE STAR OFFICE,
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The Savannah Fire ana No..
Company closed up its affairs ye-ssra.- -
company was Organised In 1857 WITH . ca
e.plsaf OF sAo,co. Thresssned adverse Isgis.
sio cSn nm S sSs ss he principal cause of
surplus Of e2o,ooo, which Vim - az 49,
among the stockholdex The poIScies mi -
Gsnnerred 70 the Hartford Firs ins.,.ss