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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

Tho saw-tai, likewise from Siam, shows o
marked improvement in instrumentality as in
art The body is made Of the black coco de
mer. q name given to the nut by the Siamese
20 whom IL was known in nature. but picked
up. cast upon the seashore and supposed to be
Of marine growth. In fact il grows on the
Islands Of Sychles. II is large-some twelve
inches iong-and formed in two OF three lobes.
This 10 halved longitudinally and . skin
strongly eemented upon il. 1t has three silken
urings. which are passed together through Q
nngle hole IL the neck to the tuning pegs
within.
The neck Is cylindrical and constructed Of
brass and ivory. beautifully carved and Or
aarnented. as is the horn-sbaped foot. The
back Is often inlsid with gold and jeweled.
There are no frets, the strings being simply
pressed with some uncertainty against the
cylindrical neck. Due to the strings not being
sharply limited the tone is no: crisp and wen
aefined, but rather taZy. This very dream
iness Is its merit. The natives sit upon the
ground cross-legged, holding il slightly in
slined. and accompanying the voice render a
,of, though Arm AID sweet music with no bar
bsric trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

The first in order We choose at random is the
hu-hu from China. The body consists of a Sec
ton Of bamboo. cut across at its septum or
joint and again some five inches further along
afording CIV indrical box. the bottom or sep
tum end of which is then cut through with
sound holes in the form of flowers OF lace work
and the open end covered with thin wood. near
which the neck is inserted and over which two
silk strings are drawn This was played upon
by horse-bair bow. A curious fact. often re-
peated IN this class of instruments not designed
Tor lingering, the bow Is passed between the
strings and b. d turn of the wrist is brought to
bear on the strings alternately In order to pro-
duce two notes.
Next In order OF Improvement. though not
perhaps OF time, . half eocoanut she'll was sub
stItuted for the bamboo. and the open end COW
cred with q parchment or other thin skin. over
which the strings were drawn. and through the
bottom flowers or other beautiful designs were
carved This instrument. known as the saw-oo,
Is Siamese, and has purity and strength Of tone
over that Of the former, might be expected
from the superior frmness Of its material 1t
has two silken strings, between which the bow
10 inserted The neck is of rosewood These
Instruments are capable Of nothing more than
. monotonous stunning, q simple change
from one note TO another and back again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
FREAKS az FASHION.
Some Funny Ones Noted Among the D,a..
and swirl Giris.


ssyNHAr FUNNY NOTIONS INA SMALL
w way fashion does develop" said |.
society woman the other aay TO q SraR rc-
porter. The latest thing IL for girl "a h,v.
a particular flower that she calls her own ana
TO leave it at the doors Of houses where she 4.
intimate instoed OF a card. A little bououe,
o. roses. If she affects that particular blossom.
will supply buds enough for q mornings yi.i,
to her particular Young women friends Laid
upon a silver salver. such a dainty bloom /, |.
pleasant greeting, chasie and suggestive n
pretty thoughts.
THE DUDE AND MS rLowrR.
Perhaps you haven't heard that
tirely correct and unexceptonAhle
present has the flower for his buttonh.
with long stem. winch must he permittl
stick out care!essly from under the lEpel -
coat. IL seems a trife. but Of course ~ ~
speh matters Of no apparent moment thGS
guish the really truly well-9ressed maa from
the mere imitator. The latter Is always some
what behind the mode and never up with IL
For instance. just now he keeps On wearing q
sash instead of a leather belt, which IL tie
proper cnper BY next season he VII h<Nn
caught on. End by that time the swen ~
adopted further touches
BIOS As uRNANESIsL
Two other novel points OF fashion have 70
DO with bugs and not plants. little artificial
sp'der-iust oac-should be attached 10 the
veil Il must be small green OF gray, and -
iEeIike as possible. For some time pact women
nave worn wells with cob~ebs embroidered
lpon them. but TINS is q later touch. The
spider may appear on the cheek, the chin or
the temple. according 10 taste. An imitation
ssa te".i.uc caterpillar an al IsS6ssa,e
adjournment Tor the hat or bonnet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
Written for The Evening Star.
~ On the Gun.
A TRUE INCIDENT

A TRUE INCIDENT.
Through the shenandoab's rjade
Marched an army in retreat,
orderly as Cd parade
fatient IN defeat.
Pear,e.s w,s tho from, +, ,oro
Re,otute ira Ieader,s mia,
Ihough tnc ioeman pressed it sore
WIN taeir sabers keen
,Mony ,bose s,,a;ers w.r-orr vii.
Nv tse canou's t,,,tona1 n,nn,,
Barefoot bleeding, crept child
Vi the sunny south.
Heavv.,.,r,aa Moor o,,-o,so,
Ovc,.o,,o ,..,,h sor, f.,ir"n
No,er nv r;n.,,,, no ~, ,..r,eSas
Iimnrn manv aIoaauo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
Banquets and Dinners.
From the Phflatle,phts Ledger.

From The PhfIade.pht3 Ledger.
Styling public dinner ''banquet" b some
thing of q mistake; that is, if the uss Of the
word banquet is to add more dignity to the
occasion, or even to be more uppish or bump
tious or .'toplofty." banquet" from the
French and spanish, means Q small bench. q
little seat, and when spelled banquetta means
a three-legged stool. It has reference to sit
ting while eating, instead Of taking refresh
ment in ''stand-ap" fashion, a. at one OF on,
Wistar parties or at . free-lunch counter. The
truth b that banquet 10 simply q grandiosa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

From the Nebraska State journal
4 hard-working woman was askec, sNsdan.
are you woman suffragist2" NO, SIR" vas
the answer; II haven't time to be-" s.Haveu't
time? Well. If You had the privilege Of voting.
whom would you support" The same man
have supported for the last ten ysara" ~
who 10 that" NY husband"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

''Youappear to have caught EN-" observed
the manager, as the leading actor came rushing
hastily behind the scenes.
sYes," said the actor, wiping the remains OF
beiated egg from the folds Of his Roman toga
and lodging q cabbage fred after him from one
Of the private boxes, everything seems to be
coming my Csicag0 Tri1ua<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
The SUMMER RESORT GIRLS.
Why Young Men Arc scarce on the Hotel
PiaxxAs.

sohE 1csrxos OVER THE WANING CAR SEASON
STATISTICS OF POPULAR REsoRr--oS THE WALL,
STREET OF rHE SUMNER wArERIxa PLACE
HOW SUMMER oIRLs ARE uxsurrABty pREssr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
A YOUNG wAsHINGToNIAN WROTE TO

- friend recently from a summer resort:
DEAR JACK: I came down here on Thurs
DAY. For heavens sake join me and save my
life. l send you the statistics Of the place ON
another sheet, and am" DC
The statistics were drawn up in the form of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
A Giant Beast to Be Shown at the
Chicago Fair.
MONSTER OF THE PAST.

How 1t Was Put Together From a Model of .
Real Mammoth-What the Animal Was
Like and How II Iioamed In Herds Through
Diberia--A Carcass Buried In Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

against tho neck. II has no frets but incised
lines which, believe. were introduced for
similar purpose In general tine body is ,poon
shaped and tie tone Is far from trGly musical.
The bow Is quite as crude in construction,
cut in a short stem with an offshoo bent over
10 form the arch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

conversation. How are the girls clothed? Do
they wear broad, fat-heeled shoes. plain skirts
and light sensible jackets? Have they hats
like men. that can be put on or taken off at a
moments notice? Are they ready for a walk or
a climb or row? Not much. One of them
has on pink hat with ostrich plumes another
wears q yachting cap at such precise angle
that it must have cost considerable labor to
adjust it properly. and another one wears an
arrangement of fruits and flowers and grasses
on her head that would render her decidedly
unsafe il she should happen to meet hungry
COW.
Their gowns are on the seine principle. II ia
the fashion ROW, and most idiotic, not to saw
untidy fashion. IL Is, too, to veal a small train
to the skirt; but III the country at 8 o'clock in
the morning this train is really absurd. Yet
many of them wear it; and they complete the
picture with high-heeled slippers. Not all of
them dress this way, it is true, for there are
some who wear sensible costumes and these are
the ones who usually get man all to them
| selves. instead Of being obliged to play seventh
| or eighth violin in an orchestra OF which one
man Is the leader. Comparisons are odious.
but it cannot be denied that the average New
England girl dresses more sensibly in the sum-
mer than does her fairer neighbor from the
! south. The former prepared for something
beside the hotel piazza Perhaps her climate
has something to do with it, for it is too warm
| for hard exercise in the middle of the day at
some Of the southern resorts and the people
are forced to remain in their rooms or to Loaf
ON the porch.
| But whether she dresses well or not the sum.
mer resort girl il charming, fascinating ire
sistibte. How many matches have been made
| this summer the announcements of engage
ments Q little later will show. The season il
nearly over. A little later all will scatter to
their homes or to those mysterious retreats
where ladies disappear in the interval between
| the timo when they leave their summer homes
| and before they reappear in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

showing the necessity OF organization
among the young people of the Church, ana
portrayed the merits and advantages OF
this organization in that direction. AT the
conclusion of Rev Jones' address an or
ganization was effected by electing Rev.
Ash President and Mr.. Erven Bowman as
Secretary. After the election OF these TWO
officers. Rev. Jones again addressed the
meeting. explaining the duties of the differ
ent officers, after which, owing to the late
ness of hour. the meeting adjourned, TO
convene again on next Tuesday evening u,
which time the work OF organization VIII
be completed by the election of full list
of officers
Services will be held at the Wesley Nj.
r.. Church tomorrow at U.3O a m, appro'
priate 10 the first anniversary OF the re
opening and rededicdtion of the Cnurch oy
Bishop j. W. joyce, Of Nashville, Tenn
The pastor, Rev Ash, will preach a spec
ial sermon and some special music VIII DC
rendered by the choir.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

OF The actors of prominence on Tia,
stage today there are but Jew VIII,
have made q better impression than Mr..
Robert Alantell, yho is to appear at IN,
Opera House this evening ia g gor-
erouS Spectacular revival OF Dumas
weird. rQmaniic drama, The COrsican
Brothers, " in Which be- will impersonate
the mySlically united brothers, Louis
aud Fdhien del Frauchi. The startling
apparillonS. weird ghost effects. strange
preseuliments and Yandariu doubling
OF the two parts add al interest 10 this
play that is almost indcScribable. The
pictorial embellishments with which the
play is now surrounded cannot help but
please all who see it, and the success of
the production Is always assured. In
his dual representation Mr.. Manteli
scored an uuQueStionable dramatic tri-
umph in New York City last season, and
the entire metropolitan press com
;Hend> his REVIVAL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

The Opera House was crowded last
night to see that charming and bewitch-
ing bit offemininity. Kate CaStlcton, As
Marguerite" in Faust Up to Date. '
The trayeSty upon GounOd'S opera was
presented in very clever manner, there
being unStinted applause all through
the performance The company iu-
cludeS 4 number of very clever folks.
aud they gave good account of them
selves. Among the variety business iu-
troduced was the inevitable skirt
dance. Few audiences escape that in-
nirtiou now a-dayS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

Pat Harrington, al electric motor
conductor, who lives At Benwood, was
the victim Of a painful accident Thurs
day night. After finishing his work.
he attempted to board the rear coach OF
a passenger train, but missed his foot
ing and fell to the track, badly bruiSing
mis- left leg. He made his way with
difficulty TO his home, and DR.. Haskins,
who was called in. dressed his wounds.
He will not be able to work for some
time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
- pAlE OF KIDS


This musical farce, which is to be the
attraction at the Opera House on We'd
neSday night, easily distances all com
petitors in laughing features, and comes
TO us this season with fresh conQueStS
over the riSibilities of the amusement
seeking public that have eclipScd all its
records of the past five seasons. The
kids" is spoken OF byOur exchanges
rs being funnier than ever and the com
pany particularly suited to the require
mentS Of the farce.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
What One of our wheeling Boys is Doing.

From letters received by wheeling
friends. the friends OF Rev. PeSchaw, OF
Wilmington, n. c.. can congratulate
him upon the receipt Of a call from the
Lutheran Church in Savannah, Ga, the
grandeSt Lutheran Church in all the
South, often called the Cathedral, ON
account OF its size and beauty. Rev.
Peschaw is held in high esteem, having
been four times elected to the office Of
President of the North Carolina Synod,
and twice President OF the General
Body. embracing all the Lutheran
churches and pastors in the seven South
Atlantic States, and also Mississippi.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
ROSE HILL ENGLISH FOLLY co.

The Philadelphia Press speaks rs fol-
lows OF this great company, which COM
menceS a three nights engagement at
the Grand on Monday evening next:
Every seat at the Standard Theatre
was flied last night, on the occasion OF
the first visit Of Rose Hills English
Folly Company, under the management
of Rice d Barton. The olio embraces a
variety OF specially business, which is
new and original, and gave excellent
satisfaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
At Ter IOMn UOIne.

The Davenport (lowal Tribune says
of the recent death Of Mrs. jaeger:
Last evening at ) 20 o'clock occurred the
death of Mrs Mary Se4bright jaeger wife
Of our worthy townsman, Henry jaeger, OF
the Davenport Lumber Company. About
six weeks ago Mrs jaeger was called TO the
death bed of her brother ut Wheeling, w.
Va. and while there contracted sickness
which has resulted 50 seriously. Mrs.
jaeger came TO Davenport only few years
past, and has endcIred herself TO the many
friends who will be panied to learn of her
death Mrs. jaeger was only - years OF
age Hon. &. W Scabright. father OF the
deceased. arrived in the city 4 few days
since M answer 10 4 summons. aud found
his daughtcrmuch better and supposed out
OF danger
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
ENciling IimmnMay.

The team Of horses attached to the
chemical engine became frightened,
while standing in froutof the Niagara
engine house, yesterday morning. and
started AT a mad gait up Twenty-fourth
street. At Market street, MIR. Jaco6
Hell caught the bride OF the leader.
lie did not succeed in stopping the
horses but held on pluckily while they
ran distance Of a block, and finally
succeeded in bringing them to stop at
the corner of Twenty-fourth and Chap
line streets. The apparatus did not
sustain any injury, with the exception
of the breaking Of the tongue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
uUNERAL CEREMONIES.
I ast sad Rites Performed over the Re-
mains of Mrs. Henry Jaeger.

The fgneral Of Mrs. Mary Jaeger.
only daughter OF Mayor c. W Sea
bright. took place yesterday afternoon
att o'clock. Private services were held
al the residence, after which the body
was conveyed to hion'S Lutheran
Church. where Rev Paul Aiegelmycr,
pastor OF the church, preached ser
mon. and was followed by an English
sermon by Rev Dr. W. II. Cooke, of the
SECOND Presbyterian Church, of which
Mrs, Jaeger was member. i quartette
composed of Mrs. Kate Michael-Fitxger-
aid, Miss Teresa Phillips and MeSsrS
Oscar Sceley and VIII r. Day, sang
Nearer My God TO Thee" and Mrs.
Oscar Seeley rendered "Some Sweet
Day in an effective manner At the
conclusion OF the services the quartette
sang Come Unto Me.
The caSket was then borne to the fun
eral car and conveyed to Mt. Zion Gene
lery, where tn interment foOk glace
The pallhearers were Chas. uehSenkuhn.
Frank stamm, George Heller, l.. ".
Dunaway. Edward Schambra, Albert
Meyer, ChaS. A Reed and Samuel John
son. The floral offerings were profuSe,
many beautiful pieces accompanying
the remains from Davenport.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
TIE NEWS or TIE DAY.
Tb. stone Bridge Contract.

1t is understood that HallOck Bros,
of the firm Of Paige, Carey ~ Co., VIII
begin a series Of boring on the site oil
the abutments for the new stone bridge
ia few days, and that the work OF eA'
cavating will soon commence ana be
pnshed rapidly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
An Nrrenl for Mhceliag mp.pI.al.

For forty years We have cOnScien
tiously cared for thousands of sick and
wounded patients in our hUspital-hun-
dreds Of these being charity patients.
4 discriminating public have not failed
To appreciate our unSellIsh efforts in
the cause OF suffering humanity.
But the present accommodations
being insufficient for the growing needs
Of our city and vicinity, we have begun
the erection Of an additional building
which. furnished, will cost about 500
600. To meet the cost of this improve
ment. we shall at once call on the bust
ness men and other citizens for sub
SrriptionS. feeling satisfied that our APP
peal will meet with u generous response.
SISTERS or 81. JoVrn,
In charge OF Wheeling Hospital.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

THE old or young whose glasses do
not suit or eyes need attention, can con-
suit and have their eyes scientifically
tested for glasses without charge by
Prof. Shelf, the optician, at LaSh'S, cor.
Main and Eleventh streets.
tn, Th, dag
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds Of Transfer Lett Zoe Record Xester-
day

The following transfers ot real estate
were lcft for record at Clerk HOOK =
Office. yesterday:
Deed made March 3. ls9L 10y Louis
T.. S,ifei. special commissioner. 90 a. C.
r. Eheiirg for Iot No. Is, iu square NJ.
iG. on thc subdivision OF the Joseph
Caldwell estate. Consideration. cl,5ls.
Deed made March g. 1901, hy Horace
Ridgclcy and others 90 Robert VI
Bonar. Tor lis acres of laud on short
creek. Consideration, st.iet.Si
Deed made March Q, lS9l oy Robert
Il. Wayt. guardian. to Robert NJ. Bonar
FOR am interest iu the above farm. Con-
-idcratiou, SiO2.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
GeniiotN
mbeeling Register.
rh.rmnn.tsr kecor.I.

Mr. g. Schueps the Opera House drug.
cist, made the following observations OF
che temperature yesterday. q. ia, -, y
a. u.. %. i- m., 16, B p u., 80, D. III, 80.
Nrrfhrr char.rIu.C.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
SISTERS or 81. JoJrn,
In charge OF Wheeling Hospital.

"When lovely woman stoops to folly
and goes out in the snow without her India
rubbers, the only art 10 cure her cold is 70
buy one bottle Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
at - cents and take II.
Speak this speech, as tell you, trip
pingly on the tongue Say that one Of the
great beneiactions Of the age is small bot
Tie of Salvation Oil the greatest cure on
earth for pain Only - cents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

TnE ass.gnee'S sale still continues al
lO0e Market Strees. shoes are selling
30 one half Of iirSt cost
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

rs, princess" Headache Powdess
nsver fail Ia esre DO not take any
@insf ~ good" stan. Get the 'i'rln-
cess" They are the best. s1'.' ~
druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

BUY your Black silks nov ana sac
money, at l.. =. GOODS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

calleariy II you want a Hack Silk Dress
al half price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

SuoEr BREATH. palp.tauor. pain M
chest. wea6 or faint spells. etc. cureo 10y
Or Mles Heart Cure Sold % ine Logan
Drig 10 IS and II b Burt's and at Bowie
Bros p Bridgeport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
THE FORTUNATE ON[S.

Today rs people their Dry Goods and Carpets FREE
BEGINNING at O'Clock continuing until 10 o'clock this evening" Every
ten minutes some one will get goods FREE Below will be found list
Of persons who received their goods FREE yesterday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

L. S. Coon sells Dry foods the cheapest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

Greatest bargains In Black Silks for one
week only. l.. =. GOOD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
BLACK Silks

40 One Hail. tEeir aclual Nhiu'- im-
brace the present opportunity.
READ THE PRICES.
> pieces Black tro> Grain Silk W
5Oc, worth Sl.OO.
. pieces Black GroS Grain silk at
GGc. worth Sl.25.
> pieces Black eros Grain silk nj
Sl.OO. worth $500.
> pieces Black eros Grain Siik ut
SI.25, worth S2.5O.
, pieces Black Surah sin at 3'e'
sold formerly at zoe.
4 pieces Black Armure SILK "t
90 e., sold formerly at Sl.2l.
> pieces Rhadame silk at 90 G
sold formerly at Sl.21-
3 pieces Faille silk at 'oe' sold
formerly at Sl.l5.
A. pieces Ottoman SILK at >5c.
sold formerly ut $40.
Also, a complete line ~ Colored Silks
at reduced prices.
We guarantee every yard OF THESE
goods 10 be strictly AL silk and viii
not cut, or money refunded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07
z1rtp AHurrttsr,,,e,,,.

How can you be- expected 90 pat yoar ...,,.
forward II you haven got me risl- s,. t
shoe on IL: You cannot have arr.....
which you will feel more ashamed ...-
wear that will not bear inspection. .
Just as true OF woman as Do lsrf a.r..f
applies with equal force tl children
make no mistake either 81. fo -f...
durability or price 10 you make ......
from cur
MES'S-s2.OO. $3.50 or $500.
LAOIEs'-s1.55 sI.9O or $3.50.
ALL SHAPES. ALL. WIDTHS
ALEXANDER & co
Chna Se1lers fUIQ n ffk .|rrr....
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-07

10 ccpiiIle two weeks longer, until New
spring Stock j. al in. We will not attemp, 10
deceive YOU by Offering few staple articles at
cost but will guarantee you better value for
your money than you obtain where they prac-
tice such receptions.