Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
IT KNOWS NO RIVAL

IT KNOWS NO RIVAL.
a Prominent Public Man's Opinion Of the
Star Voiced by the People.
II am never willing 70 retire on Saturday
night" said public man Of prominence few
days ago. until have read at least one-half
Of Saturdays star, and when the Sabbath
comes, instead Of studying q Sunday paper, I
utilize my spare time in finishing up the lit
erary feast you spread before the public fifty
two times . year. None of the many news
papers that come to my house can compare
with the Saturday STAR"
The foregoing 10 not merely the opinion Of
one man. Steadily increasing circulation and
gratifying growth Of advertising patronage
bear unimpeachable testimony to the character
Of Saturdays STAR. On other days than the
last one Of the week The STAR ID news
paper that knows no local rival, but when
Saturday comes there is added to the regular
supply Of fresh and reliable news . variety Of
special articles written by world-famous au-
thors, by contributors Of equal merit but less
repute and by members of TIE STAR staff.
No newspaper in the country provides it's
readers with sixteen pages Of such interesting
news, gossip, miscellany and general informa-
ton as may be purchased for two cents at The
STAR business Office tomorrow afternoon. The
bill of fare this week is more than ordinarily
tempting, there is something in It for all
rational appetites and even the literary dys-
peptic should be able to make satisfactory
meal Here are the principal courses, no men
ton being made Of the numerous side dishes
which must necessarily be the adjuncts to such
. banquet:
TIE CHEROKEE CAPITAL (Illustrated).
A week among the Chickasaws, Choctaws and
Creeks By Frank G. Carpenter.
FADS OF FASHION Qllustrated).
Some of the appropriate costumes for autumn
AN EVENING WITH sPOoKs Qllustrated).
versatile and obliging spirit encountered
by a STAR reporter.
BIRDS OF WISDOM Qllustrated.)
The various species Of owls to be found in
the District
ROADSIDE SKETCHES Qllustrated).
Soldiers Home and its many points Of in
terest.
WHEELING IN EUROPE Qliustrated).
Washington bicyclists in out-of-the-way
places in France.
1T Is CERTAIN DEATH.
visit to a dynamite factory and what was
learned.
IN SOUTHERN CHILL.
Among the unconquerable Araucanians. By
Fannie B. Ward.
WASHINGTON IN AUTUMN.
When the national capital appears in its
loveliest garb.
AN EvENTFUL LIFE.
Recollectons of the career Of Capt. Sam. II.
Walker. By John F. Coyle.
ATTRACTIVE HOMES.
How the furnishings of . room can be
changed with good effect.
THE GREAT ECUMENICAL COUNCIL.
The worlds gathering Of Methodists to be
held here in October.
THE CONGO FOR NEGROES.
Facts about the free state whittier colored
folks are urged to migrate.
DADDY"
An interesting short sketch. Written ex-
pressly for THE STAR.
WILD STORM AT SEA.
Experience Of q Washingtonian who was
aboard the Dubbledam.
FROM OLD NANTUCKET.
Zimri Paddock's quaint advice to his newly
married son.
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
What is going on beyond and in front Of the
footlights.
REAL ESTATE IN WASHINGTON.
The matter Of rents and other features of the
fall season.
NATIONAL GUARD MATTERS.
Topics Of interest to the District soldier
boys.
AROUND THE CHESS BOARD.
INTRICATE problems in this absorbing game.