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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
A CARNIvOROUs PLANT.
The Strange Production Of Nature Found I'm
Nicaragua.

The Strange Production Of Nature Found An
Nicaragua.
In the last number of the English Review of
Reviews there is paper describing a strange
plant lately found in Nicaragua which is said TO
have fondness for flesh and blood. The dis
coverer Of this plant is an English naturalist
named Dunstan, who has just retired from q
two years examination Of the fora and fauna of
Central America. Dunstan says that while
exploring the swamps in the neigLborhood
Of Lake Nicaragua he one day suddenly
heard his dog cry out a. II In agony.
On reaching the dog he found that q
dnc rope-like tissue of ROOTS and
fbers nearly covered the animal. The
plant seemed to have made the dog pris-
oner with Its interlacing stems, which we're
nearly black and exuded thick. viscid gum.
The naturalist drew his knife and with great
effort managed to free the dog. He was then
astonished to find the animals body was blood
stained and the skin had pucksred appear
ance, as II it had been sucked. When he vas re-
leased the dog staggered a. II exhausted whils
he was releasing the dog from his dilsmmA the
twigs curled around Mr. Dunstan's hand, and
hG found that wherever he was thus touched
his desh was red and blistersd- u Il aid that
the natives regard this rsnarksbls plant With
supsrstitious horror, and TIE naHne they Give it
i The equivalent of "dsvtrs snars-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

dows. She had bought her lace cursaiua
but they lacked a biz OF color o. re-
Eeye then OF their cold and ghostlF sp-
pesrsace. The usual sort of Ambrsquin.
Though was too expensive. Here was what
she finally did: She took length Of Indi. ALA
twenty-eigLt inches wide. four yards long 60
ceEt yard. she tied this in a loose, simpl.
knot In the center. rnE the curtain pole tbs ona n
the knot. thus bringing IL 10 the center u the
poles she then carried the ends up and over
the pole on the under side draping downwsrd.
In this way the ends of the piece hung on an
angle or bias. she edged them with q email
tassel fringe and the results were simply cksrs-
ing and cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
INTERIOR DESIGNATIONS.
some Of the --latest D~siKpa Cor fa~ctivs
Heus~farnishiags.

housefurntshtnEa-
Prom the rphol-,er.r.
TOOK TWENTY YEARS TO SHOW TO
the American people the economy u using
hning under carpets and they hase noe
learned the common sense 81 IL over In rurops
yet There are Ut OF folks that vseid Q
broom and al the hoare fun of ds-t who von
try mechanical sweeper. carpet vi. wear
third longer with cotton padding b.s eth
u and sweeper 90 brush a. Again. u.sny Q
family waste hours and days Of year IN twl.s-
ing mp or pinning up shades having no kno~l-
edge OF spring rollers, and the don't grasp
the idea that table linen will wear twice - long
with canton flannel undercloth. OF that lace
curtains treated in a way 10 defy the srcAtie
gas JET They think too much q how - ne .
bow on a china dog aud not half enough e hoe
70 sweep the dirt from under him.
OLD SEw THINGS N FURSHaISa
Among the extreme novelties in the traae are
black walnut chairs of Louis XIV OF Loas XIV
form. uuvArnished. unpublished, but left IN the
plain wood finish. with corners and bach piece
ornamenied in little gilt "DETAILS OF de-ign. With
back and sea: OF a peculiar wicker weAvs. like
wise gilt.
The old-time arm char has come back 20 US
the Old chaRvith the stiff high back and tns
heavy arms-1he kind that the family cot aud
the morning paper alwAys 60 with the kind
That gran used Aud~nich for yeHrs has
been down cellar. X is brought up nos aud
The high art stores ere giving IL q prousinens
place IN their stock
l saw woman in a terrible state recently
N heF utter inability 20 finish her parlor vis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
4 Natural Mistake,

From the New York Herald.
Foreigners naturally make most laughable
mistakes in attempting 70 speak our language.
The old story Of the Frenchman bidding .
friend Goodbye, and ending with ''Aay God
pickle YOU" il familiar e all. None the less
amusing 10 the following:
A young German, who had been in this
country only q short tirne, having visited q
taxidermists place, was much impressed with
the hfeiike appearance Of stuffed dog exhib-
tied for sale.
subsequently, endeavoring to relate to .
friend what he had seen, he was at q loss for
an adjoctiv0to describe the dog.
AZ last his face lit up and he said be had sen
"a little upholstered dog like nature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
tn Yrobablo valua

ts0m ths Chicago rrbune
"What = in the paekase?" asked the clerk a
thsexpress oi6ce. proceeding 70 al out . blank.
odd leeHsrA replied the young woman.
sylue, msohanically inquired fhs clsrk.
Fifty thousand dollarsL"
case q Joeas W d Csmbsr, Who IA iust -
mitted hatch Il documents 70 her kwysr.
valted out q the empress once with VIVID
but besinsm-kiks glea1 n her eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

From the New York Herald.
Dsy-"Were you ever seasick2"
wesks-"Yes. and had my rnotherin-isS
and all tho children along"
Day-"That was awful; where did ii happesi'
weeks-"one rainy day, down at Consy
Island"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
What he Got.

From HArpcr's Bazaar
She-"rve Just made myself present Of Z
new bonnet And got something for you,
too
He-"Good! What vas III"
She-.'The bill"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

0oa,inr-'.Ah, hsvs vsvy had hsadashs
tAis morning, donehsr know"
Cusptd q deutlsk Enthusiastically .sWhy
deaf yea have u A0edl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
BICYCLING ABROAD.
Washington Wheelmen on a Cont
mental Tour.
OUT OF THE BEATEN PATHS

the Road to Turkey-Ths Enthusiastic
Bicyclists OF Groz-Among the People OF
Croatia-whers American Travellers Sell
dom Visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

One Of the cleverest ideas that have been ~
scented for some time 10 a scheme for avoiding
the conventional and At times wearisome vsy
OF draping back curtain-an avoidance Of the
Old cord and tassel idea; IL is simply spring
clasp provided with a decorative ornament The
illustration shows something little pretentiou.
In the scheme. a winged head, but the scheme
may be done with simple steel clasp oFns-
mented by q heur de lis or other decoration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

AN ABANDONED PRACTfcE-BUr IT WAS VERY
oENARAL FoR MANY yxARs--soNR OF TIE
FRANKS THAT WE'RE PLAYED UPON TIE
PIrRra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28
NATIONAL wuEELMEN.

We had remarked that though bunting was
Plentifuliy displayed about the city We saw
nothing Of tho Austrian national colors, orange
and black; only the Croatian tricolor. req.
white and blue. The evidence Of Che ma tiopal'
feeling between the Slsvs and the Germans va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

intendents and commandments have determined
to stop hazing since Congress has passed law
to that effect, and q crusade has been waged
against the hazers Three years ago sixteen
hazers were cOurt-mar tiaied az once and it
resulted badly for several OF them Since then
several cadets have been dismissed for the Of
Tense OF 'hnzing"-and the practice has almost
disappeared. but true TO old traditions, it will
occasionally happen that tun-loving cadet
Will return ~ ''hazing the plebes" in spite Of
rule OF law. Very little Of Il 10 harmful and il
10 probably not near as bad 90 it is painted in
any case, for these boys are all good-hearted
wrong to q fellow cadet Yet "hazings is past
and exists chiefly in the traditions Of the Old
academy and in the memory Of the graduates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-28

DARK green is the fayorits color In Syria
Tine male peasantry wear it in the form Of
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
SECURING WOOL.
How the Filthy Fleece Is Converted Into
snowy Mass.

The wool comes into the mill dirty,
greasy, bury, sometimes washed by
the farmer, but generally just as it is
sheared from the sheep, a filthy and I'M
wholesome thing, giving little sign of
the beautiful white and tlossy substance
into which it is soon converted. 1t must
first be sorted, each fleece containing
from six to eight qualities of sorts,
which the careful manufacturer sepa-
rates, devotinG each quality to the pur-
pose for which it is best suited No
skill in carding, spinning, weaving or
finishing can possibly produce a soft or
fine piece of goods from a coarse, hard
fiber When a wooden thread is to be spun
to the length of fifteen thousand three
hundred and sixty yards to a pound, or
in case of worsted thread to twice
that number of yards to pound, every
thing depends upon care in the selec-
ton of the fleece and in the sorting.
These sorts are impregnated with a
greasy substance called the yolk or
STUNT, caused by the animal secretions
and the perspiration of the skim COM
pound of potash and animal fat, which
must be completely eradicated. The
elimination of the yolk, dirt, and for
eign substances, common to all woods,
results in a shrinkage of from fifty to
seventy per cent
Our ancestors secured their wool in
tubs, much as our wives and daughters
scour our clothes to-day. In the hand.
washing of wool, tub was filed with
the suds, in which one or two
men with long poles stirred
the wool until clean, when they
lifted it upon travelling apron, which
carried it between pair of rollers
which squeezed out the water, The
same principle is applied in the auto
tomato securing now in vogue. Grea'
forks or rakes seize the wool as it il
carried by rollers from feeding apron
into the iron tanks, and by alternating
motions of their teeth give it a thor
ough securing. Thus cleansed tn,
wool is delivered by rollers to the dry
ing machines, where hot air and grea
fans are now utilized to extract all tn,
moisture without tearing the fiber.-S
| ND. North, in Popular Science Monthly
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
SMALL LOSSES.
A Word of Advice Concerning Petty Fail
ures.

ures.
The batch of bread is spoiled; the
dress pattern is ruined; the best tea set
is broken-and this world is a wilder.
ness, with no truth or virtue under the
sun.
Let us see. Any loss is bad; but some
losses are worse than others. There
are some things which are only gained
by losing them, and there are others
which we can not lose; spending them,
they remain in our possession. Here
are wasted the materials. the time, the
labor and the patience. 1t was all for
nothing. Is it not fit to sit and make
moan? Is it not meet to bewail the
disaster and reiterate the particular,
with much self-reproach and beating of
the breast?
The materials are spoiled-perhaps.
If they are indeed hopeless, it is best to
thrust them far away, lest they tempt
the beholder to fresh lamentation. The
time? Why throw good time after bad?
Should not the next hour be made more
profitable, instead of less, because of
the one wasted? The patience? All!
that is one of those blessed possessions
which are gained by spending, of which
the store is increased by paying out.
And the labor? No honest labor is
really lost, though it's end we can not
see, and though its present result may
be sometimes counted failure. The
attempt remains to bless the worker,
and spur him on to fresh achievements.
The loss is not so great as it might be,
Up, and do better!-Harper's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
WORTHY DISCONTENT.
atisfaction with Past Efforts Leads to
Higher Attachments.

There is definite satisfaction in we'll
done work, And throughout the whole
process there is not moment which
equals the first thrill of the knowledge
that the labor finished cdS well done
The faithful workman, after concen-
trating all his abilities, and striving
with unwearied pains TO leave no part
incomplete, experiences glow of de-
light in perceiving that the result is
good. He knows that others will con-
cede its merit, and that praise and rec
ognition for talent and skill await him.
He regards his work proudly. He feels
a profound contempt for whatever he
did before. 1t was as barren as the
dry branches, but this-this is the
flower of perfection, the blossoming of
all his hopes.
Well it is for the workman, and for
the value of his future productions,
that these moments of vanity are brief.
And in minds the most earnest, whose
ideals are highest, the spasms of self
contempt which follow are as great as
was the self-confdence.
How small and weak now looks the
performance! How vast the presump-
ton which thought it on level with
the work of this master-hand or that
cunning craftsman! How far it falls
beneath the thought he first conceived!
How far below the beauty he planned
to create! Worst of all, how miserably
unlike the ideal he is aiming to reach!
Well, the work of to-day is finished.
1t has been worth to him the lessons it
has taught. He looks not behind, but
forward. 1t is by to-morrow's efforts
that he will at last accomplish some
thing of worth. And after he has thus
judged himself, the approval or con-
demnation of others affects him as lit
tie as the wind which blows by. He
surely knows how much he has done,
and how much more he has failed to do.
1t is good for the workman and his
work that he should be thus forever
disconnected A thousand times-yes.
For the soul that can rest satisfied with
past attainments no true progress is
possible. 1t lies buried in his own con-
ceit. --IIarper's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
BEDTIME SONG.

Roclaby baby rookaby dear"
Softly sing, u head nostles neari
Peaceful the face, and tranquil the brow,
on for the ride TO babyland now,
"Rockaby, rockaby dear"
" Rockaby baby, rockaby dear"
Day-time's passing, night draweth near,
Birds are asleep in nests snug and neat
In from their play come pattering feet,
'Rockaby, rockaby dear"
" Rockaby baby, rocSaby dear"
Up in the Heavens soon therell appear,
Beautiful lamps the Father will light,
Brightning the gloom and darkness Of night,
"Rockaby, rockaby dear"
- Rookaby baby, rockaby love-"
God ooketh down from His home up above,
Guarding tho birds and the wee creatures all,
Guarding alike the great and the small,
"Rockaby, rockaby dear"
- Rockaby baby, rockaby dear"
Sweet rosy cheeks, two lids linger near,
Lids grown tooheavy Will soon hide from view
Beautiful eyes of the bonniest blue
'Rockaby rockaby dear"
" Rockaby baby, rockaby dear"
Softly sing, head nestles near,
Fast, fastasleep Still linger In bliss,
Can Heaven send blessings richer than thisf
"Rockaby rockaby dear"
Bertha Packard Englet, in Good House
keeping.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
HUMOROUS.

The diplomat who said that tale
bearers could not occupy high places
never saw monkey go for cocoanut-
e.-Elmira Gazette
No Obstacles There.-She-"You
will ask papa, will you not or must -"
He-"Oh, have seen him. Fact is, he
made the suggestion that it was about
time for me to propose, indianapolis
journal.
--Watts-"Do you really think ole
Deacon Podberry has such great faith
in prayer as he pretends tor" Potts
Eyes. Haven't you noticed that he
never prays for his enemies?"
apolis Journal.
First Passenger-"They say that
everybody is more or less superstitious
How is it with you? Do you believe in
signs?" Second Passenger-"Believe
in signs? You bet your life do!
make my living painting them."-Som'
erville journal.
.-She-"Did you enjoy your life al
college?" He-"Not altogether" She
-"Why not?" He-"One of my pro
fessors used to have habit of making
Jokes and we were all of us afraid of
being suspended if we didn't laugh.
Sommerville Journal.
The Improved Sportsman latter the
hunt)-"Well forester, did the baron
have good luck?" Remarkably good
luck" "What did he scorer" Moth
ing" "And you call that luck, do you?"
81 do, indeed Whenever he has hit
anything before it has turned out to be
huntsman. "-Fliegende Blaetter
"A Slip of the Tongue. - Just
imagine, my dear fellow! | was at the
hunt for the wild boar suddenly
stepped out from behind bush, when"
"Comc now, you told me all that story
day before yesterday" impossible!
Why IL only heard the story myself
two hours agor'-Fliegende Blaetter.
-Awfully Near Bad Break. Good
evening"" exclaimed the young man as
he approached the front stoop where
his girl was sitting. as it warm enough
for" Sir" she interrupted in for
bidding tones. "For ice cream?" he
went on, in the most tranquil manner
imaginable, ana the girl on the front
step looked silly.-Washington Post.
The Truthful Editor. -Veritas--"1
didn't see my last communication. y
Editor-'Jt was in, am sure, for put
it in myself" Editor latter Veritas ha:
gone There! l shouldn't wonder il
he thought l meant the paper, while
the idea | meant 70 convey was that
put it the waste basket. Well, well, 1
people will misconstrue ones meaning
one can not be held responsible Dos
ton Transcript,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
No Chance Tor Mistakes.

He had been out in one of the west
ern territories, which one it is not nee
essary here to state, and was in a safe
place two thousand miles cast, when a
man asked him about certain hemp
rope social which had occurred while
he was there.
1.-THE boys had a dickens of hard
time getting the chap they were after,
didn't they?" the man inquired.
Eyes, they were half the night
around the Jail"
81 heard they got the wrong one
after all Wasn't any truth in that,
was there?"
Not much there wasn't They
wouldn't have made a mistake If they
had got any man that lives in the terri
tory. "-Detroit Free Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
CLOSET COURTSHIP.
How the Doctor Played 1t on His House,
keepers Sweetheart.

How the Doctor Played 1t on His House,
keepers Sweetheart.
The late DR.. Wightman, of Kirkma
hoe, one night sitting later than usual,
sunk in the profundities of great folio
tone, imagined he heard a sound in the
kitchen inconsistent with the qIietude
and security of manse; so, taking his
candle, he proceeded to investigate the
cause. His foot being heard in the lob.
by the housekeeper began with all
earnestness to cover the fire, as if pre-.
pairing for bed.
"Ye're late up tonight, Mary"
'I'm Just rakin' the fire. sir, and gaun
to bed"
"That's right Mary; l like timeous
hours"
On his way back to the study he
passed the coal-closet, and, turning the
key, he took it with him. Next morn
ing at an early hour there was rap at
his bedroom door and request for the
key to light the fire.
"Ye're too soon up, Mary; go back to
your bed yet"
Half an hour later there was another
knock, and a similar request in order
to prepare the breakfast.
81 don't want breakfast SO soon, Mary;
go back to your bed"
Another half hour and another knock
and entreaty for the key, as it was
washing day. This was enough. He
rose and handed out the key, saying:
$50 and let the man out"
Mary's sweetheart had, as the doctor
shrewdly suspected, been imprisoned all
night in the coal closet where, Pyramis
and Thisbe-lilSe, they had breathed theil
love to each other through the key-hole
Irish Times
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
A Sensible Idea.

A Texas lady said to her little daugh-
ger:
"This is your grandfather's birthday,
Mamie. You must pray that he will
live to an old age"
"No ma; he is old enough already. I'll
just pray for him to grow younger in.
stead of older. Texas Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
TEE GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN
StomachRLivep Cure
Inc Most Astonishing Medical Discovery Of
the Last One Hundred Years.
1t Is Pleasant to the Taste as the Sweetest Nectar
1t Is Safe and Harmless as the Purest Milk.

This wonderful Nvne Tonic has only recently been introduced into
this country by the Great South American Medicine Company
great value curative agent has long been known by the n
ants Of south America who rely almost wholly upon its great medicinal
This and valuable South American medicine possesses powers and
qualities hitherto unknown the medical profession This medicine has
completely solved the problem of the of Indigestion Dyspepsia Liver
Complaint and diseases the general Nervous System also all
forms of falling health from whatever performs this by the Great
Nervne Tonic qualities which possesses and by great powers
upon the digestive organs the stomach the bowels No remedy
compares with this wonderfully valuable Nervn Tonic builder and
strengthened the life forces the human body and great of
broken down constitution also of permanent value in the
treatment and of diseases the Lungs than consumption
edes used this continent It
females ages Ladies who approaching the critical period known
as change life should not fail to this great Nene Tonic almost
constantly for the space of two three years 1t will carry them safely
the danger This great strengthened and curative is of nesmabe
value the aged and nm because its great nergng properties will
them hold life 1t will add ten fifteen the lives of
Of those who will half dozen bottles the remedy each year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16

Flossie-Tve engaged dressmaker
mamma, to work at the house, and I'm
going to assist her.
Mammal would advise you to get
two. You will need one, you know, to
rip out what you do,-Judge
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16

Nervousness and
Nervous Prostitution,
Nervous Headache and
Sick Headache,
Female Weakness,
All Diseases of Women,
Nervous Chills,
Paralysis,
Nervous Paroxysms and
Nervous Choking
Hot Flashes,
Palpitation of the Heart,
Mental Dependency,
Sleeplessness,
St. Vitus's Dance,
Nervousness of Females,
Nervousness of Old Age,
Neuralgia,
Pains in the Heart,
Pains in the Back,
Failing Health.
ALI these and many other &C
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16

for every class of Nervous Diseases remedy has been able
with the Nervne Tonic which very pleasant and harmless
all its effects upon the youngest child the Oldest and delicate vd
ua Nneents of all the ailments to which the human family heir
dependent exhaustion and impaired digestion When there
insufficient supply of food in the Blood general state of debility of
the BRAIN spinal marrow and nerves is the result Starved like
starved muscles become strong when the right kind of food supplied and
thousand weaknesses and ailments disappear the As the
nervous system must supply all the which the vital forces the
body carried on is the first to suffer for of perfect nutrition
Ordinary food does contain sufficient quantity the Kind of nutmen
necessary repair the present mode of living and labor imposes
upon the For this becomes necessary that food be
supplied This production of heSou American Continent has been
found by analysis the essential elements which tissue
formed This accounts for its magic power all forms of
arrangements.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
G u x Z: S

Broken Constitution,
Debility of Old Age,
Indigestion and Dyspepsia,
Heartburn and Sour Stomach,
Weight and Tenderness in Stomach,
Loss of Appetite,
Frightful Dreams,
Dizziness and Ringing in the Ears,
Weakness of Extremities and
Painting,
Impure and Impoverished Blood,
Boils and Carbuncles,
Scrofula,
Scrofulous Swelling and Ulcers,
Consumption of the Lungs,
Catarrh of the Lungs,
Bronchitis and Chronic Cough,
Liver Complaint,
Chronic Diarrhea,
Delicate and Scrofulous Children,
Summer Complaint of Infants.
cured by this wonderful Nervine Tonic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-16
The Shadow of Coming Events.

The Collar-The Sun gave me an aw
full roasting to-day?
The Cuff-And what did you do,
OH wilted. Like.