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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

any one know. however, that he had played .
joke on the spook.
Can you tell me my name2'' asked the 70.
porter.
Here is your card" replied the spirit and
simultaneously the reporter was hit in the
head with a bundle Of EVENING SrARs,
Continuing, the spirit said:
And now / must leave you. Don't make
fun of what you have seen, even though YOU
don't believe, for if you doh. il Won do.
And now am getting weak and must return
to the spirit land. Good night" and the spirit
departed to the tune of ANGELS Hovsrius
Near Ia, which the circle rang to giys Il I
harmonious send of.
Light the gas" commanded the medium.
and the old man with the long flowing locks
struck q match and lit the gas.
The reporter ran to the closet expecting 70
find the mediums wife either dead or melted.
Judge Of his surprise when the curtains were
thrown back to find the lady calmly sitting in
the chair where she had been left two hours
and half before, apparently - ''eool a.
cucumber. without drop Of perspifstion on
her brow. Her pulse Was regular and she had
apparently enjoyed herself.
There was only one thing more for the re-
porter to do. and that was to examfns the
ladys arm to sec if she had an ink mot on IL.
The reporter had ussd the ink from his fouu-
tain pen on the arm Of the spirit while shakins
hands with 1t, and the innocent little black
mark was there on the wife Of the medium
when she came out Of the closet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19
A WALKING BEEHIVE,
He Carries the Queen In His Pocket and
Doesn't Mind Stings.

He Carries the Queen In His Pocket and
Doesn't Mind stings.
From the Detroit Tribune.
A tall man. with bushy, black whiskers en-
tered the Cardillac yesterday afternoon and,
while he was registering. placed long, narrow
valise on the counter. A spring in the valise
seemed to have given away and little door at
the side suddenly flew open. disclosing to the
eyes Of the bystanders thousands of bees work.
ing in and out Of q honeycomb. There was a
small stampede among those standing about
the counter at first but all fears were aIlayed
when the tall stranger explained that they
wouldn't get out and wouldn't do any
harm If they did. He then delivered =
short lecture upon the bee and its habits,
that proved very interesting and drew
quite crowd for . few minutes
and that he was from German. Ohio
where has large bee farm. He
is here visiting tho exposition and brought
his boxful of fine Italians that he might COM
pare notes with some Of the exhibitors. When
some one asked him IL he could show the queen
TO him Mr.. Michael Owed into . capacious
pocket and produced handful of little boxes,
each Of which contained half dozen common
bees and . queen.
Great gunsl man." exclaimed . travelling
man. 'are you a walking bee hive?'
"Oh, no," he responded, "by no means.
These are just few of my pets that carry
around to show the people. You see each one
Of these little boxes has . queen in it. They
are somewhat par ticular a. to their society and
have put these other fellows in to keep them
company"
"bon't they ever get loose and run smuck
over your person.
Sometimes; but few stings more or less
don't make much difference. But you must
excuse me, gentlemen. l have to give them
their dinner, and he snapped the satchel shut
and left for his room.
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talk. II was nothing more nor less than . his.
torical walking club. The idea was to explore
thoroughly all the points having historical In
tersst In the vicinity Of Warrington. The only
guide book that WAS TO be used was 4 history Of
the United States. Having settled upon the
spot for the walk the club was to 60 to it and
identify it and to find out everything about it.
The result Of the investigations was to be
regularly reported and kept OF record and these
records were perhaps to be printed.
1t IL indeed pity that the club was never
organized. just think Of it for a moment
You have the whole colonial period to 60
through, Pope's Hill, the Tiber stream, the
villa" Rome. You have Warrington and
Bradd0ok and before that the Indian tribes,
where they belonged and what part Of the Dis.
trict they most frequsnted. Then there Is the
revolution, which happened all around as. A
for the war Of 1912, the localities that were
made famous by it are counted by the score,
and then there is the civil wnr, which has now
become . matter Of history. The historical
walking club, beginning its tours about the
middle Of september and walking only once
week, would have found material to last 1t for
an indefinite period.
Now that the walking season is upon us It is
suggested to the parties that go out that they
combine pleasure and instruction by visiting
the different localities that may come under
the head Of historic Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

And the ghosts walked. talked, played music
and distributed copies Of The EVENING STAR.
These are som. Of the manifestations reporter
of TIE srAa witnessed several nights ago while
attending spi.ituaiistic seance at the home Of
o well-known citizen who resides with the
spooks in house in the northwestern section
Of the civ. AZ the novelist would say, it was
q night Just suited for COLLINS and spirits to
walk the earth as the reporter pulled the door
bell Of the mediums house.
The house was already crowded with others
well versed in ''spookery." all bent upon the
same errard. There were Just twenty-six in
the party when the medium ordered the front
door locked and invited those present upstairs.
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BET ON THE SHORT HORSES.

Advice That . Countrymsn Acted Upon and
Won Big KoiI Of Money.
From the Chicago Mail.
1--WE had . great many queer experiences
since I've been following the turf" remarked
q well-known local horseman last night, "but
/ ran across something out at Hawthorne tbs
other day that think discounts them all.
"A green, sawky-looking chap, who appar-
emily had not yet graduated from the farm
came to me with . letter of introduction from
q friend Of mine At Tuscola, who asked me tc
do what ! could for the boy. The youpgstel
explained that he had little money in his in
side pocket and O consuming desire to shine Al
q 'dead-game sport among his rural friends
He wanted to play the races and came to me
for pointer or two. was in great hurry a
the time and 1 didn't feel like throwing away
much leisure In breaking in the newcomer. SO
simply said: Well. as you haven't very much
cash would advise you to play pretty care
fully. If were in your place I would be-
rather light and put my money on the shor
horses. There you have the whole thing in 9
nutshell and you can steer yonr own canoe jus
as well without any further instructions from
mo. Go slowly and play the short horses anG
you'll find that your dollars stay with yor
longer than they may il you get excited ant
.'wsii, the cash didn't come my way thai
day Everything I backed went wrong, ant
when the day closed was good round sun
on the wrong side Of the game, and not in
very amiable mood in consequence. just as
WAS about to leave the track somebody pulled
my coat tails. and, turning quickly, met the
smiling face Of my rustic pro:ege. He wal
radiant, beaming, the happiest fellow you eve'
slaughter EN-, eh9' he cried.
Did you pull through ali rightT inquired
with show Of impatienee, I'm afraid.
~ should say 80. Never missed a shot al
day. Look here. What do you think OF that2
"And he flashed big roll Of bills before my
":whOse tips did you piayT inquired non
chalantlv.
Why. yours
Yes, sir. Don't you remember? You TOLD
me to play the short horses
But don't understand you,' insisted
The shorts didn't take anything today. The
favorites ran away with everything in sight
The deuce they did = he exclaimed. Then
don't know anything about it, that's ALL And
my roll here seems to say that / put my money
all right, too. Every dollar Of it went up on
the shortest horse could hnd Just as soon
a. got your tip ran right over to the sta.
bles, found out which nhgs we're going to start
In the hrst race, looked the lot over carefully
picked out the shortest one and put my money
on him. He was a winner. After that the
cash came rolling in just as easy as stealing it.
All had to do was to size up the starters and
back the httlest, shortest one in the lot It'i
great, that system Of Yours, isn't ~
And hadn't the heart to deny the paternity
OF that most remarkable system that had
landed him a winner every time. I managed
to gasp out q feeble yes and Immediately
sought secluded spot where l could express
my real sentiments and mediate upon the I'm
certainty Of certain things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

Collection nag. and Rove. and P1ssss q
Wood and of Metal.

Prom the New York sun
In some churches wears ago the collection
vas taken In small close me.hea ret. with
short handles The latest thing made for this
use, the collection bag. 10 q modification % the
old-fashioned net II is a cone-shaped plush
bag. seven inches in diameter aad seven inches
deep. II ID secured 20 . hoop. 10 which is AZ
tached q handle two feet OF three feet long. a.
may be desired The collection bag sells for
o. II has been In use one wear.
Collection boxes were st one time need n,
many churches The old STYLE Ia a shsllou
open box about seven inches long by ave vide.
Ii is lined with velvet and has a handle at
tached. Boxes Of this style are still used. bus
collection boxes are now generally made cir
cular In form. They are seven aud q half
ioehes in diameter and two and half inches
an depth. Aplush mat IL laid on the bottom.
and the box is provided with handle two feet
or three feet long. Such box Of oak sells for
sS.5o. Not many boxes are sold nowadays.
Collection plates have for q long time been
In general use. One OF the older styles %
this kind we're sold At from Is 10 e. each AZ
the present time collection plates are made Of
wood aud OF various kinds Of metals. The
wooden plates are the more popular and they
are commonly used in city and country. Ususlly
they are of oak or walnut Oak 10 now the
wood most favored. A plain plate Of CHARTERED
oak NAV be bought for IS. iii llIs inches in
diameter. Its fat rim is Il. inches wide and
The plate IL II. inches deep. A plush mat 10
laid In the center. Aplate of the same size hav-
ing text carved upon the rim costs e5. Va
rlons texts are used. God loveth a cheerful
glver Is the one most oftea selected. A re-
ceiying basin OF wood. into which the collection
plates may be emptied. 10 Is inches IN diameter
and inches deep and the rim il n. inches
wide Carved with an appropriate text and
with plush mat. a basin costs sI2
Collection plates Of metal are usually made
OF orass or bronze Brass plates range in price
from IS upward. They are eleven inches IN d.
ameter. one and three-quarters inches in the rim
ana one and three-quarters inches deep. They
are inscribed with texts and are stamped or
embossed in a variety OF designs. The metal
plates are used either with or without q mat
Bronze plates cost s25 and upward. Metal re-
ceiving basins Of brass or bronze cost from s2S
upward. More expensive metal plates are
made to order Some are Of solid silver. The
cost OF silver plate depends on its weight and
the work upon IL; $50 would be about the low
est price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19
A Great Lacquer Artist

From the Japan Mail.
Artistic Japan has suffered another greet ioss
in the death of Mr.. shibata Junso, sommonly
known a. Zsshin, who expired on the 18th Of
July at the ripe age Of eishty-hvs. greater
worker In lacquer probably never lived than
this remarkable artist. Everything that came
from his hands was Of the most besut and
refined character, and repeatedly during the
last ten years he gave practical dsmonstrst lions
Of the fact that the capacity Of modern Japanese
artisans to produce lacquer of the highest
quality is in no respect inferior to the capacity
of the great masters of former times. zeshifi
was among the ten artists chosen last year TO
received the special protection Of the imperial
household, and he had obtained more than a
dozen gold, silver and copper medals for work
shown by him at various exhibitions. He vas
finished expert in every process Of lacquer
manufacture, and his decorative skill, exercised
chiefly after the fashion Of the Shijo school,
perpetualiy furnished novel and exquisite or.
amples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19


In reply "a a question the medium explained
that the cones we're u.st bv the spirit to talk
through. their voices being o. weak that unless
rOmething vas used TO concentrate the sound
% sould be impossible to hear them
fvery thin 2 being ready the medium repaired
~ small b.hle near the door. where. with his
wife. hts siste--in-las and another male
meiIum. h formed the magic circle and
ordered the hgh,s out. The medium stated in
r.ply a. n question. that spirit forms could not
appear IN the hight they Dissolved n soon as
the light struck them AMI eoSId never Inateri-
ali<e again. aud 50 the peneiier for THE STAR
sho hat takea a seat IN the ccuter of the room
near the magic table. resigned himself to the
darkne-- and waited for the spook-.
Are Won here yet. Frank plAintively called
out tnC medium.
For some time there no answer and the
question was repeated. Three soft knocks were
heard and the medium said:
hank You. Frank"
Are Won well. Frank
Three knocks
oh thank you. Prank
"And happy. Frsnkg
Three more knocks
"Oh thank Won. Frank"
Frank"
Three knocks
Thank YOU. Frank
ia 10 me- Frank
Two knocks
No; me? Thank you. Frank
Is u Lizzie. Frank
Two krock,
Not LnsieI Thank You, Frank"
The reporter here asked who this Prank was
that the medium vas SO polite 10.
hu-h. whispered the medium, sta nv
spirit brother. There he 10 now"
The spirit was hammsrins at the table and
The scribe asked IL Frank was a carpenter be-
fore be died. but the medium either didn't
hear the question or else Thought II would be
an insult TO Frank to answer it,
DO you want Irene in the closet. Frank"
whispered the medium in hurt tone Of voice
Bang! bang.i bary!!,
Yes; thank you. Frank" and Irene went
into the closet.
IL was getting very hot in the room and the
reporter wondered 81 irene would be smooth
cred in the closet.
Now. ~- must have HARMONY" explained
the medium Let all Join hands and sing.
What shall We sing. Frank? spirit Faces}
Rock OF Ages Angels lowering Near Us7'
or
The reporter suggested "Annis Rooney. ~
.'rhank you. Frank" said the medium.
He wants as 70 sing SHOW Your Faces"
And to the tune Of that weIl-known HYMN.
Come to Jesus the circle sang
SHOW ycur faces, spirit faces show your
faees just now. oh. spirits show your faces,
show your jaces Just now"
Once mere FRANK inquired the medium.
All right. thank you. Frank.
Frank.
so once more the circle sang about spirit
faces and as the las: notes died oup the medium
exclaimed la . frightened voice:
Oh, there he Is now. IL that you, Frank
Ihe answer came through one Of the tunnels
uong, nngrsnmatical whisper, "Yes, It's
me-
Thank you. Prank"
Won't yeu give little light Frank. 90 the
tepostsr car see YOU Al! thank you. Frank. "
dim niezer Of light from the gas let in the
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Knew Of No Such RaIss-

From the New York Herald
81 was coming down from the mountains the
other day on the Ontario and Western road All
the cars were crowded. There was child In o
ssat near . gentleman. The conductor. seeing
ladies standing, vent to the gentleman and told
him, loud enough for those around him 20 hear:
you'll have to take that child on your lap,
sir-rules Of the road"
II knowo of no rules Of the road that can COM
pA me TO travel with child on my ap," re-
Piled the gentleman, indignantly. THAT child
Isn't mine"
And the owner Of the young vagrank Just
then taking in the situation, led the child back
70 her seat whence 10 had wandered, amid ths
laughter Of the auditors.
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A selatiea st Anx (ssA

aiddings--'Did they catch the fellow that
tried to pick Mrs. waisht's pockst yssssrday7''
Rauley-'No; but he gave himself up"
Gid1ings-.'Whst did he do that for?''
Rawiey -''ro force her 10 testify whether she
had o pocket or not"
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sdss would Be equally distant from each other.
When several tables are in the room il looks
Sen to have the spread on one hang 10 che
aoor, or nearly 20. ~ have suggested for this
FOR DISPLAYING MINIATURES.
II ons has collection Of miniatures pretty
fancy for displaying them is to have q table
with high back, on which they are hung in
whatever arrangement one likes. II only pos.
sessed Of one or two giass-top curio table il
the most appropriate place for them, where
they may be combined with other and quito
different objects Of interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19
WASHINGTON AUTUMN
When the National Capital APPEAR
in tn Lovsliest Garb.
RESIDENTS IN POSSESSION

The Social Buttsrfiies Have Not Retained
and the Trahsiens Guests Have Not Ar.
rivsd-flsasures for the stay-as- Honss--
Advantage Of wa,kins Clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

A MARROW ESCAPE FROM ANorHER PARK PLACE
pIsAsrER-rHk FotrrIcA AL srRraaLE-BEArrrH
AND THE SEw TORE srREErs-sS uScHARi-
TABLE, cIrT-No Place ron HONE LIFE.
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A NIGHT WITH SP0OKS
A Venerable and obliging Spirit En-
oountersd by Star Reporter.
TALKING WITH A FUNNEL.

Spirits That Abhor the Light-A seance In
Washington House "A Mythical Indian
Maiden In the Happy Hunting Groands and
rell-Tale Ink Spot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

uoRsFoRDr ACID PuosPnAfH
lingerie Nee Esesxy e s.ss nsein.
0i,ins ne ssslAs and ssuss Of isersssss h'ssilsu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

The hen DOESN'T seem to have much troabls
In picking up LIVING. - lonksy Statesmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

"May cali upon you?'' he asked Of the Bos-
ton maiden"
"Yes." she replied. fare you an ndmirsr Of
Ibsen, Browning, Keats viii Carleton or Dob
sonT'
well. to tell you The truth, Gilbert d ny
favorits post"
Then come Friday night That's my SHY
evening"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19
A NOVEL TEA CLOTH.


A friend was asked advice 80 to tea cloth,
wishing to make one herself, and not being
equsl to the Ane embroidery which IL usually
lavished upon them.
Something quite novel, and which any one
capable OF using needle at all might achieve,
would be . cloth of linen or damask A SQUARE
large enough to cover . small table and nearly
touch the hoof on the four sides. Very fne
damask would be rather prettier than linen,
possibly.
Spread the damask on the table for which IL
is intended and crease a line Just at the edge Of
the top OF the table all around-take it OF and
Lay IL on larger table and four inches below
the crease baste an inserting OF any handsome
and suitable lace, about two and half inches
wide, mttering the lace at corners.
II hemstitched hem is preferred for tina
finish nt the bottom, and It would be IN accord
ance with the fnncy for almost hli edges, have
that two and half inches wide, and four inches
above the lower edge when henfned basis an
other row Of lace.
The space between the two inssrtiugs should
have third row at an sven distance from the
one above and below. After carefully bastiue
hem each edge Of the lace TO the dAfnask and
cut away the damask ct the back Of the lace.
leaving enough for good seam, and hem the
raw edge back upon itself. This, whom neatly
anished-and 10 b NOT difacult task to make q
nsat--wHl look very pretty, the lace showing
plainly, - the cloth hangs on the sides. II !
lace b liked for ths Anish ef H. hem II should
- asfsnssd - tAaA the three tnsestinga ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-19

The Walking club need not cost ything and
that 10 unquestionably an attraction. for an
amussmsnt that takes pile Of . yuung fellow
MONEY never altogether pleases him. He may
enjoy himself, but he feels ali the time that his
enjoyment Il costing him moro than he can
Afford V spend. Another thing cannot be de-
MED and that 10 that Walking Is the best exer-
else IN the world. person need not be an
athlete 70 Participate in H. Good lungs and a
pair Of good legs are al that are necessary, and
nearly everybody is possssssd OF these. Add
to sais thA TACT that it premotss iunocent init
macy among those who participate in 1t and
you have an almost ideal amusement.
TIE HiaroRIcAL CLUE THAT DrpS'T xArERrALrzE.
Some years ago there was a great scheme on
this basis started in Warrington, but unf0rtu-
nAtsiy u maven nstsriAlizsd. II svaporatsd N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-15

2ei, and began the slege o. that city. On Anxo.,
ittn he Nas made fnat 0r-Renerai In the rogu-
lar army The battle OF J01esboro' was fought
August sies In the night Of september lat A.
lanta was evacuated By Hood. Apd Censrsi
sherman occupied shs city till the mIddle az
November, whom he heRan his famous rnarch n
INC Sea- ne reached savannah December ism,
stormed aud captured Fora MoAllister, and on
tue 2lsi resolved the surrender OF the CITY With
the Savapnah river ~ his base hc marched into
tho Carolinas, and occupied Columbia. 81 q. on
y ss i.ta. lie captured oheraw on March
~ aud Fayetteville, n. c., on tho 18TH. ON tho
lbth no fought the battle Of Averysboro', and on
The 1911, 2eth, and 2ist that Of Rontonyllie and
on the SD enlored Goldsboro'. on April 18Th he
occupied Raleigh, and ON thc Qfth tho Confede-
rate army under General J. X Johnston surrsn-
dercd ~ Durham station, N. O., up0n terms
which were rejected by the Government sher-
mans advance 10 konmond and Washington,
from April 2sth % May 2ith, coded his southern
marches OF moro than 1900 miles ON June g7th
ne was appointed to the command OF tho foiii-
u asy IlSisl9s Q, the mississippi comprising tho
saA, with headquarters ~ 81. Louis On July %,
1896, he succeeded General Grant as lieuienAnt-
general, aud on August iith took command OF
Tho Division OF the Missouri. In November and
December he was employed on n special mission
N Mexico. lie was made general on tho vaea-
ton OF that grade by President Grant March {.
1863. In November, 1871. no obtained leave OF
absence for year, during which he travelled in
Europe and the Ksst, and was everywhere rs-
ceiyod with great distinction. On his return ho
took M bis residence In Washington as COM
mandsr-in- chief OF the army. but Ia October,
iSl4. removed HE headquarters 10 ST. Louie.
Upon the appointment OF Grant Is general Of
the army In 1855 sherman was promoted 70 be
Acknowledgement, aud whom Grant became
President of tho United States sherman sue
c0ed0d him as general, with headquarters at
Washington. In 1872 he made a tour Ia Europe.
Al bis own request and In order 20 make Sheri-
dRn general-in-chief he was placed on tho re-
tired list with full pay aud emoluments on Feb
ruRry 3, 1884, after which time no resided ~
New IOrk. 10 has published memoirs Of
General W. T. sherman, by Himself Qwo vol
umos, Svo, New YORK, 1879.