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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
ENGLAND's FEMALE BLACKSMITH.
They Want to Be Let Alone to WELD the
Sledge and Hammer.

From the Are of Steel.
Efforts are being made in Great Britain to
secure legislation that would prohibit the en-
ployment Of women and girls in the business Of
making nails, spikes and chains. It has been
said that female employment in this direction
was compulsion, not of choice. Philanthropists
have pictured the dingy smithy, with its lurid
glare Of leaping sparks. its sonorous chimes Of
the falling hammer, and the British amazon
with the biceps Of an athlete, pounding the red
hot metal. Eve waiting on Vulcan has invoked
the pity and caress of humanity and furnished
the text for many political TRADE against the
government and civilization that made such
conditions necessity of industrial life
We have nothing to say against this crusade
Tor female emancipation. though il the truth be
told the amaZons Of the black country, with its
countless furnaces and it's smoke darkened sky,
are by no means the serfs they seem TO be, and
are SO far exempt from the Winchesters that
nave been conspicuous in some labor troubles
this side the Atlantic.
We do not believe in female employment in
sncn muscular business as making spikes and
chalns The forge is no place for a woman,
pnt II she chooses to swing a hammer, who can
prevent lT 1t may be an abnormal prediction.
and by no means coincident with the parlor
and piano idea of the modern Eve, but in an
age when women are captains of ships and run
ning the municipal government of cities. no
law can annul the right of the gentle sex TO
make the shoe or pound the anvil.
mat there are two sides OF this question of
female blacks miths can no longer be doubted
since delegation of lady iron workers waited
on the home secretary to protest against inter-
ference with their rights There was nothing
savoring Of sickness, atrophy or nervousness in
this amazonian deputation. II dry goods were
but poorly represented, force and flesh were
here In robust conditions. One of the speakers
mad reached the modest age OF fifty-seven years.
OF which quite fifty had been spent in hammer
ing iron. with occasional relapses. during which
she had bequeathed fourteen children to her
husband 3 care and the census Of the nation.
A lass Of sixteen years. who welded ham,
mer weighing eighteen pounds, pleaded her
improvement in health as a reason why the law
should not interfere with her business Ap-
pearances justified her logic. for she had the
nerve Of q Goness and the shoulders Of an
athlete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
TO ABOLISH MIDDLEMEN,
A Mammoth Scheme of the Peoples Part,
to Combine Business Organizations.

A Mammoth Scheme of the Peoples Party
to Combine Business Organizations.
One hundred delegates, representing every
organization which claims allegiance to the
peoples party, met yesterday morning in
Trades Assembly Hall at Topeka and organized
the alliance commercial convention. The work
which was outlined will probably keep the con-
vention in session for two days.
The scheme is a mammoth one providing for
the amalgamation of every business organize
ton which has grown out Of the farmers up
rising in this state. Many of the Alliance m en-
now recognize that there have beer altogether
too many business organizations passing under
the alliance name. 1t is proposed to thoroughly
investigate all Of them and decide which are
worthy of support. There are alliance ex-
changes Of ali kinds. insurance companies and
protective associations operating separately.
1t is proposed to have an executive beard APP
pointed, through which these business agencies
can cooperate. To put it briefly, the object OF
the convention is to kill the middlemcn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
Bishop Vincent on Dres. R.form

Just before his departure for Europe Bishop
Vincent expressed to the Associated Press rem
resentaiive his disgust at certain reports of
dress reform aud said: ''Chaatauqua is an edu-
s~nonal institution We try to preserve the
proPrieties Of things and never indulge in ex-
trasagances or eccentrlclties. Mrs. Parker gave
two salAs before the Non.an's Club recently ON
certain notifications of woman dress There
10 nc ChautaGqua dress-refOTm movement and
al reports 80 that effect are the idIest and most
HritAtlEg rumOrs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
SUIT FOR ANTE-NATAL INJURIES.
Infant Jay Plaintiff Against the Pennsyl
vsnia Railroad Company.

Infant Jay Plaintiff Against the Pennsyl-
vsnia Railroad Company.
Apeculiar and interesting suit at law, grow
ing out Of very unusual and remarkable cir
cumstances, was commenced in the common
pleas court in Philadelphia against the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company to recover S25, 900
on beha-: Of John B. Jay and son for injuries
sustained by the latter previous to his advent
into this world.
The allegation is that on October 4, 1889.
three months prior to the chiid's birth, his
mother, Emma b. Jay, in alighting from one Of
the companys cars at Powelton avenue station,
Philadelphia, was thrown to the platform
through the negligence Of tho company's serv-
ants. and that she was badly bruised, besides
sustaining very serious nervous shock.
In consequence Of this shock the physical
condition OF the child was impaired. The suit
is not without a parallel In the old English
practice there are several precedents where the
circumstances are not altogether dissimilar,
though in the courts here it u rather curious
and interesting innovation. Tho mother has
also instituted suit to recover Q Ike sum OF
damages fos injuries shs sustained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
An Exciting Runaway.

An exciting runaway occurred at Comac near
Huntington. l. l., yesterday. A team owned
by james Smith. attached to a carriage in
which were two Brooklyn ladies, took fright
and ran away The carriage was overturned
and the women thrown on, and badly injured
One Of the women named Sehlachter died last
evening. the other, whose name has not yet
beea learned. l. not expected to hive. One Of
We horses Was killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

Arkansas Farmers Are Opposed to MI. M,iis.
The session Of the state alliance ct Little
Rock, Ark, yesterday was unusually interest
ing. RESOLUTIONS were passed opposing r. Q.
Mills Of Texas and urging alliance Congress
men to work against his candidacy for the
speakership. A motion to include Crisp in the
resolution was lost The convict lease system
of Arkansas was denounced. The delegates to
the national alliance were instructed to vote for
such political action a. would DO favorable to
the subtreasury scheme and the Ocala do
mands. OIiccrs were elected - follows, Prssi-
dent, Paul Davidson; vice president ]. l..
Montgomery; secretszy, W. J. Dollison. md
tgeAsUyeg, ". j. Oovol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.

q The special value Of THE EVENING STAR
to advertisers is the fact that it Is not thrown
away after once being read, but passes through
haka dozen pairs Of hands at least before
being tossed aside. This is 0se adrantage pre-
se1sted by a family newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
when the circuit was cut OF and the telegraph.

when the circuit was cut OF and the telegraph
ers left the armory.
MESSAGES FROM ABROAD.
During the evening the little 'clicker" on
the stage brought messages from Gen. Thomas
7. Eckert, A. B. Chandler and James Merri-
hew. all Of New York, and greetings from
Augusta, New Orleans, Atlanta Pittsburg,
Chicago, Cincinnati. New York, FL Psso. Los
Angeles, Philadelphia, St. Paul, Omaha,
Buffalo, San Francisco, Ogden, Portland and
numerous other cities, all Of which were in
direct communication. At one time there was
a conversation by wire directly between Port
land, Me-, and Portland, Greg, both talking
with the operator in the hall and with each
other.
After the formal speech making refreshments
we're bounteously served in the hall below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

Warden Leland, proprietor of the Leland
Hotel of Chicago was yesterday assaulted by
Robt. James, coiored man, formerly employed
by Mr.. Leland as waiter. Mr.. Leland viii be
confined to his room for several DAYS
Rumors are rife that the English syndicate
which abouta year ago obtained control of
fourteen st. Louis breweries has now secured
control of the Anheuser-Busch establishment.
one OF the five concerns not controlled by the
syndicate The price paid is said to have been
30. 600 OOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

RxDrcrD RATEs VIA PKNSsYLvASIA RAuRoAp
TO MISSEAfoLIs, MISS.-The PENNSYLVANIA
I.Aroad announces that from August ~ to
- Inclusive. round trip tickets will be sold to
minneapolis, MINI, and return at rate Of one
nrst-elAss limited fare for the round trip.
Iiekets viii be yalid for return passage from
August - TO 81 inclusive, and will be &C
copied Tor passage on all trains, including
Pennsylvania limited, on presentation Of
proper extra fare checks Children between
hvs and twelve years half rates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
Gen. MiIes Goinr to Fr.nc.

Gen. Miles will visit France next month to
witness the autumn army maneuvers. He ex-
poets to get some ideas there that will be of
benefit to him when he assumes command Of
the big worlds fair parade In October, IS0a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

STEAMER Gro. LEARY leaves for Colonial and
Clifton Beach Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays At Q am; saturdays,
5Ss PE-zAau6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
CLICK. CLICK. CLICK-CLICK.
Reunion Of the TeIegrsphers ut National
Rifles Hall.

A VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE aATHE RNa-rHosI
VISIBLE IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WITH
THOSE INvIsIBLE-MANY PLEASANT SPEECHES
REORGANIZATION NEssAoxs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
au20-.3rn
A IL SUMMER HALE PRICt.-THE GREATEs

II. % NNfh HALF FKItE.-IHE GkEAIfsT
a opportunity ever offered to Parents, Children
teachers Designers, Decorators Artists TO learn To-
oraM and pant periectly. Crayon, pastel. water
coors CHINA and oil painting SATURDAY Call
and see the wonderful Progress students Portraits
70 orter from 10 TO g., 600 The teacher INOGENI
ROBINSON NOkkEi l.. has had II medals and - udied
L. years with the most celebrated in Europe
S.V.Voo worth OF paintings exhibition Paintings
for sale. National AZ adelny of Zine Arts ss9 E
au50 I'm - N --'s' oo' A. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
ACNE PHoSoen.sHy AND BUSINESS
ESTABLISHED SIX YEARS.

ESTABLISHED SIX YEARS
Course OF studies: P.nmauship. Rock -keeninu
StenoxraPny. 49,
In our Acme method of Shorthand the PRINCIPLES of
the system are impaired in sixteen easy lessons aud
pronc1enCy Is acquired IN three months Hundreds ~
students have been turned proficient Stenurapl.rs
from TINS institute and numt-r have been peced in
positions by the principal Of the school
Sessions day and even Call or send for panphiet
S2l and ye3 + st. n W.
au2U-!m r. J. MUINFy pr;pc;nal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
EDUCATIONAL.
=ass--===
IN WASHINGTON.
GoNzAeA COLLEGE.
al STREET NV.
SCHOOLS REOPEN MONDAY. SEPTEMBER =

Darns the vacation the interior Of the college has
nndersone thorough alton. The teach hing stan
ss teen susm, ned. and the scholarly attachments OF
committed 20 our care
are not experin entins the public by the intro
M Ton OF new and untried STEMS but follow the
n.h,lo Stutlofuln soClefatis Jesu." method Of
.eh ming which has teen signay successful in the
OF Europe tor the last three hundred years IL
es oui TO be followed TO have the results here
our purpose TO carry into effect zach and
cease IN our efforts until our puIis have reached tue
OF edu, alton. ~ Wits
, hl.ts IN stenosrEphy. tyrswriting and bookkeep-
INK nave been engaged. ana these branches well
S"eI Iman and Trench, vii lie taught without extra
lev. Robert Fulton, n J., that errerianced esiu-
AZ Of our college at Boston, Will superintend
~ Nboois assisted hy hey Arthur }. McANOy, y y.
AMeilequilped knxlish course az open 70 tlose not
oeslrnS a classical educa;.on.
Terms: $40 per quarter. IN advance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
EMEkSoN INSTIrUTE.

~ 9l4 18th St. bet. and X SITS
Select Classical and Mathematical Scbooi for younv
day. September %.
Prepares for Harvard. Yale Princeton Johns Hon
kihs Lehig and other Colleges and Universities Tor
tie Sclenlnc Schools, United States Military and
Naval Acadenies and Tor business Special Department
Tor Toys bet~een and Il years CO in
Darins the vacation the building has been thor
onghiy renlodeied and renovated important ADDITIONS
nave ieen made, play has provided for the
niue boys of the PRIMARY Department and no expens.
as oeen spared in preparation work OF the ne
year. fSr particulars. address CHAs. b. YOUNG
AulS-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
142S ST.. FORMERLY Ia2s 18th.

The M sses kerr's boarding and day school for
Der "a ~~fNN .,,f.eu1-
w ASHINGToN CONSERVATORY OF NrsIc
I'D loth 81 n W; twenty second year. Piano.
tsIes. q. b. BUlI.ARp, Direct1r au3-I,a.
2n- ST. NV - FRENCH LESSONS. PRO
49,, eressve system; twenty lessons, sl0; ele-
su..-lin MILF Y PgUp,BoNNF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

L II BLACKBOARD. y. A.. Principal
O. L G. MINOR. IL D.. Associate PRINCIPAL.
For boys. The $50 ysar opens Sept 30. 1901 m.
oooA OofAogu0 49, U1otoonl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
EDUCATIONAL.
OOl Ot MANI

OOi Ot WASniNGIoN
NNE ARUNDEL ACADEMY, MlLLERsy11Jr
nd PREPARES Tor business college. Opens SEPT.
10. Near Washington. Ierlus moderate A,iire.. A ~
JONES A. NJ Graduate Amherst Cul.ege la, A b pm
aul -tiw A4AA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21
WooD's COMM EkCIAL COLLEGE

Az, L Capitol ST. OPP. Capitol Hill p. o.
ms college WAS established in lNS1 aid has been
constantly advancing until at present one OF the
BEST commercial Institutions in Washington More
than lJO pupils We're enrolled last year baum s large
ana colnnodlous hall. the corner of am and Va
b-r i. NePseaA-
studles: bookkeeping. arithmetic, writing SPELL
lng grammar. business practice, corrpspond.nce
tyle~rting and shorthand Terms: 1 mo s5; 4
Tor arrangenents a ter AUG. ii.
For Catalogue address
aul7-rr COURT +. WOOD. LIN. prtpcinal
THE MEDICAL. DENTAL AND PHARNaCFT
teal DEPARTMENTS Q: Howard University will open
their winter session October l. For circular sdrs.s
Z. Is PUREls, Nj. D., Secretary, Ills 18th o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

is its business motto. AS THE STAR in
sists on its right to know how many
pounds OF ink 1t gets when 1t buys . barrel
Of that article. and how many pounds OF
paper it pays for In one OF the immense
rolls delivered at its press rooms. 30 n -
willing that its advertising patrons shall
know exactly HOW MUCH and WHAT
KIND OF publicity they are getting when
they put an announcement in its columns
1t claims to be- THE one Washington ps-
per that is taken by the family. for ths
family. and read by the family. and e.
pecially by all the people in the city who
want things and are able to pay for them.
and it u willing to have its claims sub
jected to the most exhaustive and conclu-
sive tests that can be devised. In other
words, and in short, TIE STAR COVERS
THE WHOLE FIELD. ITS FAMILY CIR
CULATIoN IN WASHINGTON Is THREE
TIMES AS LARGE AS THAT OF ANY
OTHER PAPER. AND THE NUMBER OF
ITS READERS IN THE CITY Ii FIVE
TIMES GREATER TzAN THAT OF AMI
OTHER PAPER.
These are the qualities that consraeuss
"vaiuss In Advsrtasing." and mako THE
EVENING STAR IN unsouallsd busansD
help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

Prof. J. E. Watkins Of the Smithsonian de-
iivered an address upon the advisability Of
making collection Of old-t time relics. Mr.. H.
b. +. Mcfarland related his experience a. q
special correspondent in connection with the
telegraph. and this was replied to in q paper
written by prominent operator under the
alias IA. G. Johnson" who pictured the trials
OF the operator in deciphering miserable ..press
copy"
Short speeches were also made by R B. Lewis,
o. S. Stafford, A. II. Bliss, John Z. O'Brien and
other members Of the association. A paper was
read from ]. d. Reid, one of Morses carly asso-
ciates, who ID now United States consul at Dunn
tsTlins, scotland. II Uas veil nigh miduight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

AHE BERLITz SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE
s23 18th st. NV
Open all summer. Lower summer r.... xs-uc.-.,u
for college a speciality.
Branches: New York Boston. pb,,.1s,,,,. r,,,,.,,,
Pars. Sernn London. Also suiulasr scooI ~ Aslsnr
Iel
nj ssDALCH's CIVIL SEkylCE1 NsTITUTEASD
business college, LII 10th IT. NV / uplIsr,r.-
-&n--.AAe-ous. ctr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-10
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News About the Boats and Boatmen on
the Ohio.

the ONO.
The c. w. Bachelor departed for
Cincinnati and way points yesterday.
The Keystone State swung of for
Plttsburg yesterday, carrying good
lot OF freight and number OF passen-
gers.
The new Sherley is receiving new
wheel with more bucket at Madison, and
will be on the track between Madison
and Louisville again tomorrow.
The boilers Of the snapboat Wood
ruff are in position, and she will soon
be ready for work. The first business
she will attend to will be the removal OF
the logs at Cullom's Ripple.
The suit Of Joseph Walton & Co.,
against John A. Wood & Son, for the
loss by sinking of coal by hitting one
of the piers of bridge at Cincinnati a
year ago or more, has been settled with
out going to trial, the principals ad-
justing 1t themselves.
The Matt Allen is of the dock at
Parkersburg, and takes the place of the
Ben Hur In the Wheeling and Parkers-
burg trade. A new tow boat will prob
ably be built for the machinery of the
old Lioness, recently towed here from
Cincinnati by the Pacific.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-10
MIcbt have Been a disastrous Fire.

Between eight and nine o'clock
Saturday evening the attention OF the
people living in the vicinity OF the new
planning mill owned by j. A. Holiday
& Son, was directed to a large volume
of sparks of fire issuing from the smoke
stack Several gentlemen made efforts
to get intothe engine room to extin-
guish the fire, but failed. They Skin
mished about looking for Waterman,
but none could be found, and it was
ascertained that the firm does not en-
ploy night Waterman TO guard their
property. Fortunately the stack is OF
good height, and the burning embers
were mostly carried beyond the lumber
yards, else there might have been an
immense con6agraton in that vicinity
to record. Great care should be taken
by owners OF such manufactures where
no Waterman is employed, that fires
about their furnaces are either entirely
put out are well banked.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-10
THE OLDEST MAN.
4 sKErcH OF TIE LIFE OF JONAS CAR
PIErIR,
Who Was Born in LOudsn County, Va, in i742
Hs Lived in West Virginia fSr Many
Ysars-Nuw On Visit 10 Denver.

The Denver papers print long ac-
counts of the life of Jonas Carpenter, OF
West Virginia, the following interesting
story being one of several:
Denver is a curious place, and Is OFTEN
visited by remarkable people and phe-
nomena Of all descriptions, but previ Gus
records were knocked completely out
yesterday when Jonas Carpenter, OF
West Virginia, took stroll around the
city and surveyed the mighty proper
tions of its blocks. :,
People wonder when they think OF
Indian wars in Pennsylvania and George
Washington crossing the Delaware, ana
instinctively turn to the pages OF Ban.
croft, starting at the first chapters OF
American history to learn the details OF
these oft-repeated tales. But Mr.. Car
penter does not have to do that, out
merely close his eyes and exercise his
memory and the pictures come back 10
him again as he himself saw them In the
infant days OF the nations growth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-10
The Rurgedest Path in Life

II it be but irradiated by good health, is shorn
OF half its distasteful features. Hosts OF dis
tinguished men and women have uttered re-
g.e:s for a past when young full Of vigor and
hone. though battling with obstacles that
seSrned well nigh insurmountsble their pulses
beat their veins tiDgled With the glow OF joy-
Gus health. Chronic invslids. would you once
more feel that glow, would you-as of yore-
sleep. eat. digost perfectly. Then use, with
persistence, Hostetters Stomach Bltters. fore
most among tonics, most reliable OF vitalizing
medicines. Nervousness, dyspepsia, hypochon-
parattye Of debilitated physique, and impaired
constitutional vigor speedily prevails AGAINST.
Rheumatic and neuralgia ailments, malarial
disorders, kidney troubles, and the growing in
hrmities OF age, ere SUCCESSFULLY combated by
this benign specific.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-10

Jonas Carpenter was born in Loudon
county, Virginia, in the year 1742, being
now 149 years old. He is now en- route
for California on a visit to his son-in-
law, who is over so years old, and IS
stopping over as the guest of w. T.
Sawyer, native OF his own State.
To reporter Mr.. Carpenter said: 81
remember George Washington well. L
saw him only once, when they brought
the dead body Of General Braddock
back from his defeat. He was fine,
sprightly young fellow then"
The family Bible gives the date OF
Mr.. Carpenters birth as 1852, but at
that time, he states, he was driving an
OK team in General Braddock'S army
during the Indian wars of that period.
He has an old $40 Continental bill
which he received during the war for
services as a teamster, and he has kept
it ever since. After the wars he went
back to Virginia. He was well &C
Quainted he says, with Daniel Boone,
Simon Kent, and other famous men OF
their time, and when he 1rst returned
to his native State after the wars he
hauled millstones around the country,
getting living that way. He was the
first to discover the salt sulphur springs
at Addison, Webster county, in 1856.
The only battle he remembers having
participated in was that at Point Pleas
ant against the Shoshone Indians. He
knew the Mingo Chief Logan, the
chimney OF whose old cabin is still
standing to-day near the old mans
place back in Virginia, Mr.. Carpenter
was also well acquainted with Sammy
Linch, and helped him to bring the first
whiskey across the Alleghenies.
His principal business in those troub-
lous times was to supply food TO the
fighters, and although he was pioneer
and hunter, he does not remember hav-
ing been In any other battles, except
many with wild animals. He has in his
possession a discharge receipt from
Braddock's army in his capacity as a
driver, an old fint-lock musket, and the
type even before that in the shape OF
giant matchbox gun.
His wife died some four score years
ago, and he has now a daughter living
in Maine 80 years old, and Il son-in-law
in California about the same age. A
son who died ssome fifteen years ago,
was known under the title Of "Devil
SAUL" being quite good violinist, and
having been in Aaron Burr's famous
expedition. This was his oldest son,
and was over 100 years old when he
died.
Mr.. Carpenter has never used either
tobacco or whisky, and has never been
so sick as to be unable to walk. He
has taken coffee all his life with milk,
but no sugar, except during the civil
war for a time, when the coffee supply
was cut off.