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To Have q Bright Lamp.

In these days when lamps are used SO much
the care OF them Is quite an important matter,
writes Maria Parloa, in her department in the
October Ladies' Home journal. If the lamps
be good and have proper attention one can
not wish for a more satisfactory light; but il
badly cared for they will be a source Of much
discomfort. The great secret OF having lamps
In good working order is to keep them clean
and to use good OIL Have a regular place and
time for trimming the lamps Put a folded
newspaper on the table. SO that any stray bits
OF burned wick or drops of oil may fall upon il.
Wash and wipe the chimneys and shades. Now
take OFF all loose parts of the burner. washing
them In hot soap suds and wipiug with clean
soft cloth. Trim the wicks and turn them quite
low. With soft, wet cloth, well soaked wipe
the burner thoroughly, working the cloth as
much as possible inside the burner, to get of
every particle Of the charred wick Now fill the
lamps within about one inch of the top, and
wipe with a damp towel and then a dry one.
Adjust all the parts and return them to their
proper places. Whenever a new wick is re-
CURED in a lamp wash and scald the burner
before putting in the wick. With a student
lamp the receptacle for waste oil, which is
screwed on the bottom of the burner. should
be taken off at least once a week and washed
Sometimes a wick will get very dark and dirty
before it is half consumed. 1t is not economy
to try to burn it; replace il with a fresh one.
The trouble and expense are slight and the in
crease In clSarness and brilliancy will repay the
extra care. When a lamp is lighted it should
not at once be turned up to the full height;
wait until the chimney is heated. Beautiful
shades are often cracked or broken by having
the hotchimneys rest against them. Now when
lighting a lamp be careful that the chimney is
set perfectly straight and does not touch the
shade at any point. The shade should be
placed on the lamp as soon as it is lighted, that
it may heat gradually.
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don't know which was the better man. There
amt nothin' wrong with 0uless. Els a gem
ueman all over. an 'es come on rs much ms B
compny. 1 lay ed lose is commission. tho.
II IL come out that ed been fghtin with pri-
vate. Ho! no. fghrn all an afternoon with
bloomin private like me-
"What do you think" he added, brushing
the breech of his rife.
Il think what the umpires said at the sham
night Both sides deserve great credit But
! wish you'd tell me what made you save him
in the first place"
Il was pretty sure that e admit meant il for
me, though that wouldn't ha' made no differ
ehce II ID been copied for it, md he was
Inat young, too, that IL wouldn't ha been fair.
Besides II had ha' done that I'd ha' missed
tne nght and 1 d ha felt bad all my time. Don
You see it that way. sirg'
IL was your right to get him cashiered il
you chose, l insisted.
MY right! 0rtheris answered with deem
scorn. MY right 1 amt q recruity 10 go
whinin about by rights to this an my rights
70 that just as If couldn't look after myself.
NY rights! Strewth a mighty I'm man.
The last squad were finishing their shots in A
storm OF iow-voiced chaff. 0uless withdrew 10
little distance in order to leave the men al
ease and 1 saw his face in the full sunlight for
moment, before he hitched up his sword. got
his men together and marched them back 10
barracks w
The boy was proven.
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CHAPTER LII.

When returned it was early spring B COM
pany had been shifted from the fort to regular
duty in environments, the roses were getting
ready to bud on the mail and the regiment.
which had been at q camp OF exercise, among
other things was going through its spring
musketry, under an adjutant who had notion
that its shooting average was low He had
stirred up the company officers and they had
brought extra ammunition for their men-the
government allowance is just sufficient to foul
the rifing-and E company, which counted
many marksmen, was vaporing and Offering to
challenge all the other companies and the third
class shots were very sorry that they had
ever been born, and all the subalterns were a
rich ripe saddle color from sitting at the butts
six or eight hours day.
went OF to the butts sitter breakfast verv
dull Of curiosity to see how the new draft had
come forward. Ouless was there with his men
by the bald hillock that marks the COO ysrda
range, and the men were in gray-green khaki
that shows the best points Of Q soldier and
shades of into every background he may stand
against Before was in hearing distance I
could see as they sprswied on tho dusty Rrsso
or stood up and shook themselves that thew
were men made over agAin-wearinR their
helmets with the cock Of self-possession, swing
ing easily, and jumping to the word Of COM
mand Coming nearer, heard 0ulsss whistle
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Reaching Clagett road by either Of the out
hned routes, follow it to the right Half a mile
through an attractive stretch Of country prings
you To romantic Sligo branch. The surround-
ings here will delight you. This point forms
the present northern boundary of Takoma
Park Crossing the bridge. follow Branch road
along the eastern side Of the stream to the bridge
at Carroll avenue. This road was constfucted
by Francis p. Blair the elder more than thirty
Eve years ago. He and his wife were passion
a,ely fond Of horseback riding and wild
nature, and this one of their
favorite resorts for recreation. Mrs Blair who
was q noted equestrienne, was accustomed to
take daily morning canter over this piece of
read Ii Is not surprising. with such habits
that she possessed robust health and sweet
Opposition Mr.. and Mrs- Blair lived to a ripe
old age.
Mrs. Eliza Ciagett Allen. now Of New York
city, who was q near neighbor Of the Blairs
during war times, in an interesting reminis-
-eenee, says that 1T was the daily habit of Mr.
and Mrs. Francis p. Blair. ST.. both Of them then
approaching their eightieth year, to ride
around the country. along the byways and
on the public roads"
This couple were known by all tho country
folks Tor miles away from their home, which
was at Silver Spring, the famous and historic
spot where the destiny of 80 many men in pub
" Life was fixed or changed. Mr.. Blair had
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Entering Hardwood road at National GENE
terry gate. move to the left a few PAGES and you
are In hook Creek Church road. which follow
TO the right to its junction with Blair road
shich takes you TO Takoma Park.
As the route just indicated was travelled on q
previous excursion Its description will be
omitted here.
FINE VIEW.
Arriving at Takoma Park, move out Carroll
avenue to Gen. Carrolrs residence, which
stands In the angle former by the junction of
Ethan Allen and Carroll avenues At the
junction of Carroll and Elm avenues stands a
tower, from the top of which one gets a fine
view Of the surrounding country. Casting the
eye along the horizon, beginning at the east at
Hyattsylne. II rests successfully upon the Re
Seminary. Arlington, Fort Myer, Soldiers
Home and Tenleytown.
THE CARROLL MANSION,
which you presently reach, is a substantial
looking twO-story and mansard roof frame
building. and occupies the highest ground in
the vicinity. Its proprietor is Gen. Samuel
sPrigg Carroll. gallant soldier. who distin-
sdlshed himself on the national side in the late
war. Opposite the west front of the house, on
carroll avenue, you move to the left through
the woods along lower Silver Spring byroad
which takes You to Clagett road n
little east OF silver Spring station. This
byroad has a rough surface and is
not much used 1t passes through successive
woodland, meadow and cultivated field. About
half a mile FROM Gen Carrolis Cherry brook
Is forded. After gaining the high ground
north of this stream the surface Of the road
improves -Four gates are encountered on the
route While the roadbed Is rather rough and
not well adapted to carriage use the surround
ings are pleasant. wild flowers being plentiful.
PLEASANT ROUTE.
This cut through the woods and fields from
Takona to Clasett road may be varied as
follows:
At the north end Of Chestnut avenue is the
entrance to upper Silver Spring byroad,
which winds through the timber and enters
tlagett road within a few hundred yards of
Silver Spring station There are no gates en-
eountered, the road leading through timber all
the way. Cherry brook is crossed not far from
whore you enter Chestnut avenue and numer-
Gus paths and byrcads intercept the way Our
route bears toward the left all the way. The
road Is rot travelled great deal but save in
spots. il has a fairly good surface
Or, II preferred, the Ciagett road may be
reached by way Of Blair road and Brightwood
venue
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How England Could Take Chicaro.

Col. Theodore A. Dodge in the Forum.
In two weeks after declaration of war Eng
land could place fifty gun boats on the lakes
and more than thirty armored vessels in the
harbors of our leading cities, and could con-
centrate 5000 regular troops in Canada, backed
by sturdy militia ready to march across our
border, while in twice that time part of her
Asiatic squadron could sail through the Golden
Gate. Our Lake frontier is a cobweb.
No land defenses of such towns as Chicago. SIT
uated on the shore itself, could save them from
bombardment. The best army could not
protect Chicago against a mediocre modern
fleet: The shipping and commerce Of
the lakes is attractive. The goods afloat and
ashore suffice to pay huge war indemnity.
They are all at the mercy Of an English fotilla.
Some people imagine that modern war has been
humanized out of such measures as lombard
ment But Paris was bombarded in 1870; so
was Strasburg, and it's beautiful cathedral spire
was seriously injured. War has no aesthetic
maxims. The occupation Of . seaport leaves
no alternative but submission and the payment
of q heavy ransom-or bombardment In q
town like Chicago this would be followed by
fire. and We all remember the 1900 COO, 600 lost
In the IRE Of 1871.
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adopted the idea of wearieg short green veil
over and around his high hat. SO as to shade
his eyes in the strong susiight which was re-
Elected from the sandy roads under a summer
sun. For the same reason Mrs. Blair wore a
bonnet coming far over her face and hiding
her features In this odd and unique style OF
dress they roamed and rode at will, far and
near.
This old road is now on the edge of Takoma
Park, and the hand of the despOiler is visible
In every direction. The underground in the
woods is being removed and couple OF new
bridges span the stream. But there is as yet
no great activity in the way Of improvements
and the locality will probably retain much of
its virgin loneliness FOR years to come. The
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HooTTNG AT CLAY

HooTING AT CLAY
pigeons is rapidly be-
coming one OF the most
popular amusements
known 20 those men
who believe in edu-
Gated muscle. Butafew
years ago there WAS an
entire absence Of any
thing that locked like
an organization for the
promotion Of shotgun
skill. Now there are
many such scattered al
over the country.
One OF the most -four
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road, though narrow, is fairly good and passes
through scenery of rare picturesqueness. The
branch follows a tortuous course over q bed of
rock, through successive hills and dales a
heavy growth of timber of many species cover
ing the hill sides. There are wild flowers ferns
and bracken in unlimited quantities.
The new bridges above referred to are frail
structures, but may be made to serve a good
purpose. The first. or one nearest Clagett road,
leads to a byroad or street which runs in q
westerly direction and strikes said road little
east of Silver Spring at a blacksmith shop. The
other. an eighth of a mile south-toward Car
roll avenue-connects with byroad or street
that leads to Takoma Park Both run through
the woods and are suitable for light carriage
traffic.
AT CARROLL AVENUE BRIDGE.
Where smooth flowing waters glide along
And forest Ministries MARBLE out their song
You cross the stream, continuing along its
west side to Sligo Mill road. fully mile dis
tant. A quarter Of a mile south of the bridge
you come to the mill dam, which diverts a part
of the water of the branch into the mill race
The road now runs between the branch and
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"Your husband, said the caller sympatbvz-
ingly, twas . man Of many excellent ouaI-
itiee"
Yes" sighed the widow. sHe vas n GOOD
man. Everybody says 90. wasn't much &C.
quainted with him myself. he belonged 70 six
lodges. Chicago nibSae.
whether 10 - due TO the multiplicity Of rain
machines ct work In this country an uupre-
pared TO say, but 20 many aeronauts are falling
from the skies these days that ID l. positively
reckiess % 60 Gus without In umbreIla.-De
tvx IN Preoa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-03

A great deal can be done toward having a
fine and smooth complexion, by systematic
treatment Of rubbing. says The Ladies' Home
Journal A ine towel or bit Of red flannel
are best for rubbing, twice . day, or four
times, II rapid results are to accrue. By
degrees-as the skin gains tone and elasticity
from having thrown on the waste matter in
its ducts that kept it clogged, sickly and fabby
the friction can increase in energy. The
skin becomes, not tougher. but more resistant.
II the rubbing ID too hard at first, however, il
10 liable to produce redness and pimples.
Even slight friction viii do this at times on an
unsccustomed skin But the treatment should
be persevered In nevertheless, and the skin soon
b comes extraordinarily fine and smooth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-03

DEAR yoHx; Come tomorrow evening. Pa 10
laid up with sore foot Yours, Coma.
DEAR Cora: can't come tomorrow evening.
I am laid mp on account Of your pas sore foot.
Yours, JoHx.
-Kdnsas Csty Tssses.
Unkind-Mrs. Crcdo-'iou may smoke =
you like, Mr. Pupdit"
Mr.. Pundit-'Thank you, but I never smoks.
II Injuries the brain"
Mrs Crsdo-.1 know. But always thousha
thAs you smoked "-Psak
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an e seq to himself more than 10 me, I've got
to 90 through it alone-by myself. E looked
SO queer for minute that, s'elp me, I thought
the little beggar was going to pray.
Then he turned round again an e seq:
what do you think yourselfY e SEE.
:" don't quite see what you mean, sir| sez
"'What would you likeY e seq. An thought
for minute he was goin' to give me money but
e run is and up to the top button Of is
shootin coat an loosed it.
THANK you cir SEE. I'D like that very
we'll. SEE an both our coats was of an put
down.
'Hoorayr" shouted intentionally.
Don't make a noise on the butts" said
Ouless from the shooting place. TT puts the
men of"
Iapologized and Ortheris went on.
"'Our coats was of, an g SEE, Are Won
readyr SEE g. Come on, then come on,
bit uncertain at first, but be took me one under
the chin that warmed me up. 1 wanted to
mark the little beggar an hit high, but he
went an jabbed me over the heart like good
one. He wasn't SO strong as me, but he
knew more, and in about two minutes
l called time e steps back. 1t was
ready . seq, an when I had my wind
1 come on again an got i'm one on the nose
that painted is little aristocratic white shirt
for i'm. That fetched i'm an KNEW it quicker
nor light. He come all round me, close tight
in, goin' steady for my heart. held ON all 1
could an split is ear. but then began to hic-
cough an the game was up. come in to feel
II could throw i'm an e got me one on the
mouth that downed me an'-look ere"
Ortheris raised the left corner of his uppe-
lip. An eye tooth was wanting.
"'E stood over me an e seq: Have Won 'ad
enoughr g SEE. Thank you, ave. seq 1. He
took my and an pulled me up an I was pretty
shook. Now, . seq, IN apologize for ittin'
you. Il was all my fault . see, am it wasn't
meant for you
knowed that, sir,'I SEE, an there's no
need for no apology Then it'san accident e
seq, AN you must let me pay for the coat, else
itl be stopped out o. your pay I wouldn't
ha' took the money before, but I did then. z
give me ten rupees-enough TO pay for Q coat
twice over-an' We went down TO the river TO
wash our faces, which was we'll marked. His
was special.
Then he SEE to!himself, sputtsrin' the water
out OF IL mouth, 4 wonder & done right .
sez.
Yes, sir, ace l, thsrs's NO fear about that
Its al we'll for you . ses, but what
Begin your pardon, SIR ses. 4 don't
think the comp'ny win give no trouble.' Then
We went ehootin, an whom We como back ]
Was feelin' - chirpy - . cricket an took an
rolled 6amuelson up an down the veranda,
an give out 10 the oomp'ny that the di6hculty
between me an Lieutenant 0uless was satiEsc-
tory put stop 70. I told Jack o. course an
Terrence. Jack didn't say nothing, but Ter
sass . ssss Tsa'rss psis, yea twe.' An bod
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had given no order for rallying groups and
that he preferred to see a little dressing among
the men occasionally. He then apologized for
having mistaken B company for men. He said
that they were but little weak children, and
that since he could not offer them each per-
ambulator and a nurse maid (this may sound
comic to read, but company heard it by
word OF mouth and winced), perhaps the best
thing for them to do would be to go back
to squad drill To that end he proposed
sending them out Of their turn to
garrison duty at Fort Amara, five miles away.
Ut may be observed b company were next for
this detestable duty and nearly cheersd the
colonel) There he devoutly hoped that their
own subalterns would drill them to death, al
they were no use in their presen: life.
1t was an exceedingly painful scene, and
made haste to be near Is company barracks
when parade was dismissed and tho men were
free to talk. There was no talking at first, be-
cause each soldier took new draft and kicked
him very severely. The non-commissioned
officers had neither eyes nor ears for these
accidents. They left the barracks to them
selves, and Ortheris improved the occa-
sion by speech. l did not hear that
speech, but fragments Of it were quoted for
weeks afterward. 1t covered the birth, parent
age and education Of every man in the. COM
pany by name. 1t gave a complete account OF
Fort Amara from a sanitary and social point OF
view, and it wound up with an abstract Of the
whole duty OF soldier, each recruit, his use in
OF the recruits of company.
"Iou can't drill, you can't walk, you can't
shoot, you-you awful rockies! Wot's the good
Of you? You eats and you sleeps and You eats
and you goes to the doctor for medicine when
your inwards is out Of order for all the world
As if You was bloomin' generals All, now
you've topped it all, you bats-eyed beggars with
getting US grub out to that stinkin Fort Am
morer. Wen fort you when we get out there.
"Yss-an' weli 'ammer you, too. Don't you
think you've come into the harmy to drink
Heno, an clot you comp'ny, an lie on your
cots an scratch your fat hands You can do
that at home sellin' matches, which il all you're
at for, you keb-huntin', penny-toy bootlace
baggage-tout, 'orsc .'oltin', sandwich backed
sewers you l0rthsrtS means soors. which means
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1891-10-19

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Der Burfds NIT allsr @emaIt nit oel
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auf Der @ranate berum, bieie pIaste
unb rib ben nngliidIi@eu in stade.
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