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The Portland daily press., 1891-05-09
THE NEAREST ROAD
TO THE
Peoples Good Will.

Good Clothing and plenty of it, made up with
good care and fathfulness Clothing that wears well,
feels well, looks well, and gives good satisfaction;
this is the only kind we handle and consequently we
are having lots of business these beautiful days.
Boys Confirmation Suits, in fine Black Whip
cords and Black Cheviot, only $500 per suit.
Boys Jersey Suits, in Brown, Black Blue and
Green, at $3.50 per suit.
Boys Spring Overcoats and Refers $500, half
price.
Boys Dress Suits, ages to Is, $500 to $500.
Boys Knee Pant Suits with vest, ages 4 to 10,
$500, $500 and $500.
Boys Knee Pant Suits with vest ages IL to Is
years, at $500, $500. $1,000. $1,000 and $500.
We are making speciality this season, as here
tofore of Young Mems Graduating Suits these goods
Will be found on examination to be very desirable,
and at the prices extraordinary bargains.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-09

Hall Moving Machine Company,
CLINTON A. WOODBURY.,
mar24du Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-09
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Prepared
only by G. 1. HOOD s. CO., Apotnecaries, Low
ell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-09

"The use Of 'Castoria IS so universal and
its merits so well known that it seems a work
Of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach
CARLOS MARTIN, D. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-09
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria isso wen adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
Known to me-" H. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

Look inside and sad strange picture pre-
sents itself. Old, decrepit men smile sadly as
you enter, but they are not all sad by any
means, and the religious discussions which take
place every day are spirited and warm. Uncle
Reuben. an old man, with his head done up in
faded red bandanns, showing a fringe Of
snow-white hair, is 'frum Virginny, sah," as
he is wont to say when his birthplace is in
quired for.
His story is q sad one, and several times he
broke down while telling ii and cried piteously,
always bracing up with . Swell, Lord, Thy
knows what am best"
OLD RRuBEs's STORY.
This was the story he told: "Yas, sah was
born an raised down in ole virginny, and while
I can't 'zactly tell how many yars Use been on
dis earf members de British war. Spec I was
bout six vars ole den. Vas, was Q slave an
am one of dem dat am sorry got my freedom.
Kase it took away frum me the bes' home airy
niger ebber had. belonged to Mars Marshall
and a better man neber breaved de BRET OBJ life.
l was his body sarvant. When de 'sponsibili-
ties oh man come pom me my ole
mars say, Reuben, does you want to
dat time to Indy Peters. and wild mars con-
sent We war made one. Dem war happy days,
and de mem'ry OBJ de corn shuckins and de
possum huntin' Ibis fresh in my bres' An de
Christmas dances down yonder at de niger
quarters. Oh Lord, fer one mo Of dem break
downs.
Me and Indy ibed in de peaceful judgment
OBJ de Lord till de war broke out and den
(here the old man hesitsted while the tears
welled up into his eyes, she an de two boys
ruined away from mars an lef me wild my
onliest daughter. Mars John went to de war and
nebber come back. / griebed right smartly
for Mars John, kase lobed him. Den de farm
war sold and me an Sallis went out into de
world to make libbin.
'Fust we come to Washington, but didn't
stay dar long. Sa!lie got ter runnin' round at
nights and one day she war rested and sent to
de work house. Ole Mr.. Rheumatic had hole
on me and couldn't work, SO dey brung me
down hyar, whar 'spects to remain de balance
OBJ my life. hopes de good Lord will call fer
me soon. Use ready and willin' to CO."
BROTHER oARNErr,
at one time preacher, had commenced to dis
course upon biblical matters during the re-
porter's interview with Uncle Reuben, and he
was laying down the gospel He had taken for
his text the story of Jonah being swallowed BY
the whale, and the way he reasoned with a
brother as to how Jonah lived inside the whale
was ludicrous in the extreme.
The discussion being ended Brother Garnett
led them in prayer. 1t was q simple effort. vet
it came from the heart, and the surroundings
made it unusually impressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

examination, he was appointed on the house
staff Of The Children's Hospital" During
the winter Of 1885 he resigned this to accent
the position Of assistant to DIR. p. j. Murphy In
the Columbia Hospital Three years later he
resigned and entered private practice, since
serving on the attending staff of Central
Dispensary and il now surgeon in
charge Of Washington Asylum Hospital.
~ well a. one Of the attending phi ysicians 10 ST
AIMS Infant Asylum and obstetrician to Co
lumhis Hospital short time ago he was ap-
pointed clinical professor Of gynacology and
obstetrics In the medical department OF the
National University. His close application and
devotion TO his profession has already made
him prominent in the medical profession in
the city.
De- Bovee performs the major part Of the
operations at the asylum and since the new
surgical and operating ward has been erected
many Of the most difficult and dangerous sur.
gical operations have taken place there He
yi.iss the institution every day and makes q
tour Of inspection
DE-. JOHN z WALSH,
the resident physician. is young man in years,
but old in the knowledge and the practice of
medicine. At an early age he evinced a liking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

Yesterday was perfect record-breakine
weather at Independence, Iowa, clear and
warm. The interesting events were the rpo-
cials. Robert Rysdsck started against his
mark 81 2lA On the first score no cast shoe
ana bruised his foot. Nevertheless, he took the
word and made grand trot without any 40
compartment In ASK. Pink, by Electioneer.
who has been out Of training for three years,
was sent against the marx Of AS and turned
the kite with en- his old-time speed in an. The
two-year-old Bell Onward, BY 81, Beli. vsnt N
the Axtel time Of AIS, and while three years
ago crowd went mad over . similar perform
ance, today onlya little handclappins va -
acknowledgment Of the feat Gov. Merriam T
pole team, J. b 3: and Eli, went TO beat p
and won't the nilein AL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
Shopping In Cairo.

from the Londoc Daily News.
During thsir stay in Cairo the late Canon
Liddon and his sister, Mrs King, occasionally
went shopping, and the lady gives the following
account Of oriental bartering. de Nicola (the
courier) asked the price Of IN article and then
offered one-half; the seller protested he never
altered his price; then De Nicola folded up the
goods, put them on . chair. and said: Very
well, do not waste more wordA shall give
you so-and-so. The merchant screamed; De
Nicola gesticulated; then they shook hands,
touched foreheads, 60, and thought the mat
ter was arranged, when De Nicola whispered
to rs, Now the real battle 10 going to begin.
They screamed, stamped, thumped and finally
De Nicola threw back all our purchases, and
:aid We would 60 tc another shop, naming Il.
At once the salesman caved IN. end protested
he would rather give ~ his goods than that "
should 60 away empty handed, aud 90 the pur-
chase was conducted With smiles. handshakiuRs
and the usual grsstinRp Of lip apd forehead,
and baSkslisssh mas giysn - Into ne b..
gainr' 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
The Florida Senatorship.

Gov. Fleming Of Florida. on behalf Of the
state a. relator, with Fred. T. Myers % attor-
ney, has presented q petition to the Supreme
Court praying that writ Of mandamus be is
sued to compel the secretary Of state to seal
and countersign the commission Of Hon. r. H.
n. Davidson to be q. 8. Senator from Florida BY
appointment. The court has ordered that an
alternative writ be issued in the matter. re-
turnable next Thursday. Secretary Crawford
must, therefore, either sign the commission on
that day or show cause why he should not obey
the order Of the Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
Written for The Evening Star.
October Days.
October dava. Ocfoher dave!

Written for The Evening Star.
October Days
October days, October days.
What days can be compared to you,
Whose cool, gray morns are wrapped in haze,
Whose sunny Moons are soft and blIe;
Whose early ewes are As serene
As those Of Summers sultry time,
And In whose meads the grass is green,
Where trills the crickets trembling chime7
October days, October days!
Though gone the lily Summer loves.
Yet still for you the rose delays,
And azure asters star the groves.
For you the hooded gentian blooms,
And shines the spice-woOd's rubies red;
Still flowers the horse-mint and perfumes
The air when on its leaves tread.
October days, October daysl
To bid you hail and welcome, nod
And bow in fields and woodland ways
The many tribes of golden rod.
Aye, many flower its tribute brings
To you who bring no frost that slays,
And stead of feathered warbler sings
The grateful poet in your praise.
October days, October daysl
OF beauty and plenty most profuse,
IOuI Iruit ana gram the FARMER lays
Up, glad, in store for winter use.
With apples red as maidens' cheeks
Are myriad orchards now ahlaze,
And every farm your bounty speaks,
And blesses you, October daysl
October days, October daysi
The most poetic days of ali,
When Autumn's tints the tree displays,
Yet leaves cling close, still loath to fall.
To pleasant musings ye dispose
The mind, though tinged with sadness, too,
For hints Of change the landscape shows,
That comes to ALTO us-to you.
October days, October dayM
Such days are like enchanted isles,
Where earth still a. in Eden stays,
And heaven DER flower and fruitage sm.les,
Dehghtfui days, when ye depart,
SHOWS fall and winds roar loud aeain.
Transformed BY Memory's magic art,
Your beauty win with me remainl
Oct II, 81. w. r. suo,~.vv,
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THE CORPS OF NURSES.
Next in importance to the physicians are the
nurses. An efficient corps is constantly in at
tendance and administer to the wants Of the
sick and helpless with as much solicitude as
though they were wealthy patients. The head
nurse is DR.. Elizabeth B. Reed, full-fedged
physician. Her duties are to look after the diet
Of the patients and generally supervise the
other nurses.
Returning to the drug store, ono of the as
sistant physicians was busy putting up per-
scriptions.
A large bottle containing dirty red mixture
occupied q conspicuous position on the shelf.
1t was labeled "MysterIo bummeride," and ac-
cording to the doctors statement it is used on
buns who feign sickness to get into the hospi-
tai. One dose of the mixture generally cures
Mr.. Bum, and he never returns for a second in
stallment. The big gong announced the noon
hour. and the doctors busted themselves max
ing ready for
TOUR OF THE WARDS.
The staff and THE STAR reporter bringing up
the rear were ready and the march COM
menced.
First of all came the white women's ward OF
the hospital department. Everything was as
neat as pin in there, and what little converse
ton there was going on was in a whisper. The
doctors moved quietly from one bed to the
other, feeling pulse here and inquiring how
another patient felt. 1t was sad sight to see
those poor old women, some anxiously waiting
FOR the angel of death and others fighting des-
perately for life. Away of in one corner there
lay young girl whose wasted appearance told
only too plainly the cause of her sickness. She
had consumption and her lamp Of life was
nearly extinguished. ''Oh. doctor, this pain
in my chest. Give me something to relieve it, T"
is what she said when asked how she felt. and
it was said in such q despairing way that the
doctor went closer and tried to cheer her.
Near by sat woman with distorted features
and wild glaring eyes. She is an idiot and
spends her time gazing into vacancy.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
Outside group of four daughters Of the
Emerald Isle had congregated listening to one
of their number read the Bible. One old lady
was putting away at an abbreviated pipe when
the doctors came along. Quick as a flash she
dropped the pipe and put her dress over it, but
"Were you smoking, Nora?''
Sure, sir, can't tell yez lie. was dom
that But me pipes gone now"
whats this?" said the doctor, picking the
pipe from the ground
'Lord save yez, doctor, you've found it.
Don't take it away from me. It's the only
pleasure have" she whined.
II won't take it, but don't let me hear you
complain about heart trouble I can't cure
you if you smoke"
rs that so, doctor? Sure, then, I'll sthop, al
though tink I'd take a deal of pain for drap
Of the cratur and a shmoke."
THE coLoRED woMES's WARD
was even moro interesting. characteristic
group was sitting about the stove as the visitors
entered. The same neatness prevailed here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

for medicine, bat his
father wanted him to
study civil engineer
ing and enter the army
as cadet engineer. He
was sbou. to graduate
when the Office was aboi-
ished- The oldlove for
medicine reasserted it.
self and with the hslp
Of his mother he took .
course in that study and
graduated from Colum-
'bian College in March,
1880. Shortly after
ward he was appointed
assistant physician at
the Washington Asylum
and one year later the
Com m issioners APP
pointed him resident
physician His duties
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One Of the patients in this ward is young
coiored woman named Rosa. She sits all day
long paying no attention to what is going on
about her, but looking into space. Two or
three times she has started In to clean out the
ward. and now 1t has been found necessary to
secure her hands together in nun TO keep her
from doing any damage to those about her.
i here was also found the true type Of the old
always smiling and pleasant and ever feeling
Jest toreble." She belonged to q family in
Virginia before the war and was once q cele-
brated cook. But now her usefulness haa
passed. for what with rheumatism and paralysis
she seldom stirs from her accustomed place
near the stove.
THE coLoRED MrS's HOSPITAL WAS NEXT v1srrxp.
As one enters the building the neatness and
order Of the inmates attract attention. on
in one corner will be noticed an old man
with face SO kind, 50 noble that the visitor
will pause in surprise. Although over eighty
years old he Is apparently In ths best Of health,
but he suffers from dropsy. He has an idea
water out OF his feet, and ON bright days hs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

Richard Allen was killed and three others in
jured BY fall Of ground at the Buffalo mins,
Negaunee, Mich, Thursday evening. They
were working under . timbered wall Of rock
which was in dangerous condition and which
they had been instructed by the mine captain
to blast down. This they did not do and Il fell
upon them. Aliens body Il stiil IN The nine,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
orse...s world's Fair e.Assst

The Oregon isgislsturs having failed 10 maks
an appropriation for . worlds fair exhibit q
Chicago in 1889, the state board Of commerce
has employed number Of men 10 eaAvsss
Oregon for The purpose Of rsising ss lsast
cas- 900 TO be applied toward making an sxhihiA
Each canvasser has . letter Of authority fro.u
the executive committee on the worlds o..
lumbar exposition and \ supplied with hlanh
notes.
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DE-. BOvEH.

The medical head Of
the asylum is DIR. J.
Wesley Bovee. whose
official title is 1.-The Wis
iting physician" DR..
Bovee was born near
Watertown, n. Y, the
home of the democratic
nominee for governor Of
that state, about the time
the civil war began. He
came to Washington in
1sSS and three years
later was graduated in
medicinefrom the medi-
cal department of Co
lumbar University. In
1854, after a competitiye
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A Factory Employee Inherltanes.

factory Employees Inherltance
Charles wombell, employed In factory at
Ballardville, Mass., has fallen heir to an estate
in Austraiis valued at o., 000. 900. 1t was left
by his father, who went to Australia from
England thirty-fve years ago, and from whom
nothing had been heard since until the an
nouncement Of his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

The rumor thaS Johua Z. sullivUa hes zone
Widespread hope tbas nebody in that fsr-svey
land viii do ~ The W ssrviss Of teashing john
how 70 svin.-CAiceeo Nsssai 49,
"Why do you not ~ your spttes Tummyrs
sTm waxtin' III 5ohuny BtigSS e6mss alonk.
Apples tastss lot tsttGE vASn thert's soma
othsr lid - vatsh yo0 sst 'sm. s-lAdfahdpol(
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are, in addition to the care Of patients and
property Of the hospital proper, to make sick
call at the work house each morning and
prescribe for those needing medical attention
and excuse those Who are unable to work.
II slso makes aick ealls ct the female work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

Drugsists to Give Up Liquor Selling.
Officers Of the state and county of Aberdeen,
8. D., have como to an understanding with the
druggists, the druggists promising to surrender
their permits January and make no further
draw suits il the agreement IL adhered 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
A Vest Of Two Centuries Ass,

From The NsWburyport Standard.
@. Rowisy Ford has in his possssaion vest
which belonged 70 his ancestors IN England in
King Gsorgs's time, sons 20 ysaxS ago. II
hes twenty buttons on IL, made Of pssri. inlaid
With gold; d has tsn pockets, richly embroid-
the old homestead IN the suburbs Of Byneld he
discovered this ANCIENT rest IN an unused sttic.
= = ehangoab3e II IL color, having II night
The appearance 81 . night blooming esreuA
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DSbsss % Parties and Prehibitiop.
A joint dsbAts has been arranged for October
% in fremont Temple, Boston, between ssm
Small tho prohibition advocate, ana Nv.
Hugh Montgomery Of Woburn, Ma. on ssrAs
Relations At the Repuhlioan and ProkibiSjon
Parties 70 ~ eupprssaiea a he Liauor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
ADAY AT THE EARN"
Where the Poor of the District Are
Cared For.
A VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL.

with the Doctors ON Their Rounds-some
Peculiar Cases-Oid Folks and Their Nom
Dries Of Better D.ys-rrsatment Of Drunk
ssds-oid Reuben's Story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

il . Wsshingtonian by
birth, first seeing the
light of day July 16,
1871. He was educated
at the public schools,
graduating from the
High School in 1889. In
the fall Of that year he
commenced the study Of
medicine at the medical
4 emit Of the
>GeOrgetown University
land was appointed as
assistant physician to the
aims house last August.
He is the president Of
his class at the medical
college and a great ia
vorite. He has made
rapid strides in his pro-
fession, and there 10
"a will be a credit IN IL
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comes from o family Of
physicians and prom
ises to be no less cele-
brated in the practice
OF his profession than
his ancestors. whose
recognized ability is q.
b o us Q b old word;
throughout Virginia.
DR.. hewitt was born in,
Virginia in 1868 and
graduated from Column,
bian College in 1885,
The next year he en-
tered the medical de-
partment of the univer-
sity. He has had con-
siderable hospital expe-
rience and is possessed
Of all the requisites that
20 to make up q success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24

DR.. Pitter-'sThsn you eould Do nothing
Whatever for the patienf2'
Or. f.rssis-.No. except ssad h NJ bm, Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
On. ,. a. sTouTHNDUR0H

b . New Yorker BY
birth He vas born ct
Hyde Park, that state,
in December, 1870. Az
tended the public
schools Of this city and
graduated from the
High School in 1888.
During the fall Of that
year he entered the
medical department Of
SGeorgetown University
and graduated last year
at the head Of his class.
He il the son of Inten-
dent Stoutenburgh Of
the Washington Asylum
and has had three years'
hospital experience, a.
sisting in all Of the i'm
portant operations that
during that period.
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house, the Old Mems Home, the aims houss and
all other branches Of the institution In case
any persons are found needing special attention
they are moved to the hospital
INDECENT patients are sent from the city by .
permit from the sanitary officer. When they
arrive they register in a large book and are ~
signed to the proper ward.
Precaution is taken to admit no contagious
diseases to the institution. DR.. Walsh's stad Of
assistants is composed Of Drs. ]. A. Stouten-
burgh, W. N. Barton and J. r. Nevitt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
ssT ooK HYAR, DOCTOR, KIN GIT YOU
- ,l s..kr,

SsT ooK HYAR, DOCTOR, KIN GIT YOU
- 10 squirt some OBJ dat glory OBJ gold into
my pusson?"
The speaker was an old colorsd man in one
Of the hospital wards at the Washington Asy-
lum, and he addressed his remarks to DIR.
Walsh, the resident physician, the latter was
making his morning rounds several days ago.
Dis hyar glory Oh gold I've heered tell
bout. am good. so dey say, to keep q man from
his licker," continued the aged uncle. ''and dat
an de stuff Use huntin' fer, kass de mighty pow
'ful fuence of spirits is de main cause fer
bringin' me hysr."
All right, uncle. bare your arm and will
give you . hypodermic injection Of the solu-
ton
you disun6erstand me, doctor, faint de
Hsrmic Use after, it's de glory oh gold"
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one or more occupants. 1t 10 here the little
paupers are reared. When The star man en-
tered . tiny black object with doll baby arms
was crying Justify. She was born at the hos
pital about 4 year ago and returned recently
with her mother. who 10 under treatment for
typhoid fever.
DISGRACE.
Situated between the white male ward and
the colored mems ward is the dangerous dis
ease ward. 1t is a disgrace to the institution.
The ward consists simply Of watchman's box
htted up with bed, the whole not over eight
feet square. 1t 10 here that all contagious dis
eases are treated
But by far the most interesting Of the several
institutions is the old colored mems home. 1t
occupies the extreme southern portion Of the
grounds and consists Of two wards inclosed by
wire netting fence.
IN THE OLD coLoRID MrN's HONE.
The gatekeeper II . hah-witted mulatto,
about twenty-three years of age and he guards
those relics with the eye Of an eagle.