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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-04
A WHEEL IN IRELAND.
From Killarney to Kilkenny On a
Bicycle.
THOUGHTS ABOUT TIPPING
One Person who Declined tn Ne Rewarded
In the Picturesque Lake Rsgion-The Deco
late Pssh of ESicting Psrtie--Ths De
sreas- of Population Cat

KuEENNY. IREL,ND. Nav 81. 1891.
U-HFN The AMERICAN GOES ABROAD
w be finds that the tipping system a. it ex-
ists al home 10 not a circumstance 90 that pre-
yziling in European countries. and which has
grown into 50 unaltsTable a custom that.
however opposed he NAV be TO the principle Of
the practice. he cannot ignore II entirely He
finds that servants at hotels. for instance
whose duties bring them in contact with the
guests OF the house. almost universally en-
ployed At a nominal sum and their ''chance.'
In Italy even the cook seems TO be under a
chance contract OF employment for lie
emerges from his ohscurity to see the traveller
OF with the rest - the attaches Of the hostelry.
At the very outset of his undertaking 10 see
the world. II he travels by one Of the regular
transatlantic English line OF steamers. he IL
confronted with the information that IL is
customary 90 fee the watt who IL dignified
by the euphonious title Of table steward. TO
the extent Of the Equivalent of "a Then there
u the cabin steward more plainly the indi-
vilual who perform the offices of chambermaid;
he. too. comes IN for some of the swag. Next.
II you occasionally drop into the smoking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-04
The Failscy Of Fish and Brain.

As result Of personal experience. I may
state that some years since lived for . period
of forty days, 50 far what is called solid food
is concerned. solely on fish. with. of course.
the addition Of bread (no potatoes were eaten
during the period); but cannot recommend
that mode Of living. discovered before the
forty DAYS Fad expired that fish was not the
staff of life.
In the course Of my experiment not only
lost flesh but also energy. nor did feel nv
head clearer or my thoughts and feelings mort
alert than when subsisting on more varied
food Whilst living upon fsb only, one feels
q want, a craving for something you don't
know what'-that lie to saw, you cannot give a
maine to your desires: nor does the feeling wear
Of as you continue the dietary: at all evente in
my case. custom came not to the rescue" so.
after forty days had expired. returned TO the
flesh pots, not all at once, though, being con-
WINGED that caution was necessary.
One popular fallacy in connection with fish
may be noticed, namely, the oft-repested as
sertion that the eating Of that particular food
increases brain power. No one who has studied
the subject can possibly believe the assertion.
A man might eat huge portion Of fish every
day of his life. and on the day Of his death. II
the quantity of phosphorus (the brain in
vigorator) consumed were 20 become visible it
would not amount 10 more than might prob
ably suffice to TIP n couple Of luclfer
matches. Communities have existed that
lived almost solely on fish. but these ichthyo-
phagists were certainly not famous for intel
lectual attachments. Nor are our fisher viii
lagos. in many Of which much fish H. presum-
able consumed. the seat Of any great amount
Of brain power. None Of our fisher folks are
remarkable for genius, OF even what 10 called
common sense; their views of life and lite re-
sponsibilities being shrouded in q haze Of
superstition. which they lack sufficient strength
of mind to see through.
No fishing community, 90 far as Is known TO
the writer. has given to the world q great man.
Men OF mark-poets, preachers; lawyers. war
riors, philosophers and physicians have cms-
mated. m Scotland at any rate, from all classes
except the fishing class.
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Yet notwithstanding Ireland's troubles.
chickens. geese and goats are plentiful. at least
we have been kept busy shooing them out Of
the road which seems to be their only feed
ing ground. Groups of shaggy. disreputable-
looking donkeys. too. are frequent. Standing
generally battery front, as 1t were. a slight
backward inclination Of the ears and peculiar
guileful glance Of the eve show that,
like many other donkeys. they are pre-
pared to kick if excuse and opportunity offer
The donkey is the only horse Of the poorer
Classes. but. to use popular expression. he
gets there and seems able to haul or carry al
most as much as the average able-bodied horse.
The COW. particularly in the west and SOUTH
and no larger than young heller Of the ordi-
nary breed.
AMuDpY WAY.
Old soldiers Of the Army Of the Potomac
may have had their famous-or was it infa-
mous-''mud march" but it could hardly have
excelled ours to Kilkenny. From Mallow we
were urged to continue down the valley of
Blackwater, the water of which has a literally
black appearance owing to the bog stream by
ti:ul. they said Well, perhaps 1t was
beautiful. but We were kept SO busily employed
watching the road and keeping ourselves and
steed right side up that saw little scenery
but the mud and puddles through which we
labored. And did it rainl We longed for a
and who possessed the happy faculty OF being
able to say good word or two appropriate to
such occasions. How we missed him!
The inhabitants of Kilkenny and vicinity
seem to breathe the spirit of the Kilkenny cats
Of old. Bantering remarks shouted at us as we
pass are common. and there is even a DISPOSE
ton among drivers to race us on the road,
something not heretofore manifested.
RACING THE CoNsrABLEs.
We created little excitement Just below
the town by racing horse and cart. bearing,
as il happened. two constables in all their war
paint. Fortunately We had dry road ut last,
else we should not have been in it. The driver
whipped his horse into a gallop as we passed
and away We went pelmell for a mile or more,
gradually but surely drawing away from our
competitors for road honors. People stopped
to look, and seeing the constables jumped to
the conclusion that We we're wanted. Their
sympathy was evidently on our side, and one
old Biddy doubtless voiced the sentiments Of all
when she waved her arms frantically and
shouted as though to speed US on, Room, We
divils Room, We divils"
Kilkenny Is an interesting old town. with q
modernized castle, but the Kilkenny cat seems
rather scarce. and it was only after consider
able exploration of narrow. crooked streets,
leading nowhere IN partic lar, that we obtained
a view of that classic animal
AHrxr + SrrvrSs
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From the YOUTHS Companion

FROM the Youth Q Companloh
Many pleasantries are written and spoksa
about the cspriciousness Of female servants,
but it lie doubtful IL. a. . class. they approach
in captiousness the male domestic servants en-
ployed by the rich. Good nsss servants are
hard to get, and proportiou.ssis hard to please.
A gentleman had engaged saEnelish valet do
chsmbre at good wage& seA everything had
the man said:
Might hask, sir. IL Tn 70 wear livery, DIP
yea" - '-ff
sand what color win the vsskit be, sir?"
"Red."
s'Ow. indeed Then cswnt take the place,
sir. I'm much too blonde, you know, Tor -
wear Q red weskit. SIR =
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Prom the Chicago Tribune
stodeell (recognizing old scquaintancs).
"Hello, Grinders! How does IL happen and
you . waiter in . restaurant? Didn's Won
make any money out Of that college Of Del
sartean culture you were running when I ~
you lasty'
Grinders with cold dignity: II made ovse
slo ooo-in notes and accounts 70 my crsdisesa
Did you say cornsd-bssf hsuh2"
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From the Pail Mall Gazette.
The rise in the prices Of ostrich feathers has
had . beneficial effect at.Tripol, where the ex-
port rose from f55, 900 in 1889 to f95, 900 last
year, and seems likely soon to be larger than it
has been for years At one time fears were
entertained a. to the safety of some of the cara
vans returning from the interior Of Africa, but
these proved to be groundless, and the tribes
inhabiting the desert are now said to be friendly
to traders and not likely to do them any injury.
Tripoh merchants have at last discovered that
- labor ID cheap there, it 10 more profitable to
have the feathers washed, cleaned and sorted
before they are exported. Hitherto they have
been sent 10 Paris Just - they arrived from the
interior, full OF dirt and sand. This not only
spoiled their appearance. but very materially
increased the cost Of carriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-04
All Because OF the Prevailing styles.

From the Chicago Tribune
1t was all the fault of the prevailing styles
The two young men stopped in front of a
counter that was piled mp with neglige shirts,
carefully folded, and began an inspection of
them.
There's abou. what you want, Jim," said
one pointing to q shirt with pretty blue stripe
In IL.
But Jim shook his head.
Too much blue, he said. Now, there's one
that's something like. How much is that?'
one-seventy, responded the dapper youth
| behind the counter.
Cheap enoughI'' said jim 81 didn't know
you could get one for less than s. or $3.50"
On, yes, returned the clerk. I'VE have
them ~ low as SO cents. viii you take this
one!'
.sure-at that price"
What size, plessey''
Fifteen and half collar"
Fifteen and a-excuse me- What in the .;ya
OF the ladys waist We measure more bv that
you know"
Lady, cried the would be purchassr .Do
you suppose l m shopping for women? I want
| IL for myself.
.'O!' said the clerk, a. he took one OF Of thu
pile and shook IL out. showing that il vas a
belted waist. Third aisle to your right AL
for Miss Jones. She has charge Of MEM
neglise shirtA handle only women's neeliee
wAists.
Then he went down TO the end of the counter
and posed and two men walked meekly swav.
muttering harsh things about women and their
waists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-04
As A DRUNK IN FEvERs

DR.. cHAs. H. g. DAvIs, Meriden. Conn, says 81
have used it accessory In Of melancholia
and nervous debility and - pleasant and cooling
With IT,.
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Pearl. saved ,v cham. Of Climate.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Did you know that pearls get sick?" said Q
well-known Atlanta jeweler recently. "They
do. and like babies. they require a change of
climate when their health is bad or else they
crumble or die. knew Of a case once where a
lady went into jewelers. with a magnificent
set of pearls that were losing their luster and
beginning to look dead These pearls are sick,
unless you take or send them to decidedly
different climate at once they will become
worthless They were sent of. and within q
month were as bright and pretty again ~ they
had ever been. On
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Chev could coax de debll out n him when his
| blood was up, by one look OBJ her eye, or touch
| OBJ her pretty white hands.
de wuddin' was sot for Jinuwa'y, en- de
house wur chock full er compny way back
when de fust fallowin' 70 wheat was jes' bout
done, en- de fust frost pry open de chincapin en-
fall hunters come Cunel John, pow'fu anxious
| to git er shot after rabbit, Ell pat idge-only he
didn't keer pe'ticle to go fur from de house ia
| look 70 it.
After Marss Blaise would be done gone
out n de chestnut woods t'other en- err de
place shoctin'. all de yether gentleem long
wild him, heah I'D come Cunel John, whistlin'
to nisself, en- swingin' his gun, what was ez
full ez when he started cut wild Marse Blaise.
in such bilin hurry to shoot so'thing Miss
Chew she's alters someere convenient, en-
| Cunel John he'd tote her out'en de shrub
berry. err in de big DRAWN rooms, en- they d
stay tslkin'I erxalkin de whole Dressed day
! long TOHzxdsj svenin Marse Blaise en- his
company - eope in wild dere bags chock full
/ err patintssss hysrs. or scra, en- Curel John
he'd up n tax 'em wild leavin him.
| "'Whur'd you fellows goT he'd say, pre-
| tendin' to be pow'ful put out. lcok for
you tell shutdown, den guv it up an come
home
Il gins to notice as Miss Chev nebber said
nothin', en- nebber tole nothin', long er whur
she'n de cunel had bin befo' Marse Blaise.
As 70 old mistis she want er noticin', en- ef
she was Cunel John war dat glib talkin' man,
| ez ne u CT uuue 20 Oie ldOy Deueve Dlack
white. KEEP er noticin', TOO, ez Miss Chev
| tu'n mighty red en- look mighty pleased like
when de cunel was roun', en- dat she kinder
SHE'D OF from Marse Blaise, but ] never
'spicioned de wust Of it any mo'en my Marse
| B1aise DONE
The old man came to full stop and heaved
one Of those deep sighs which could fancy
had come to be habitual when he Travelled
| these last miles past the domain Of his mas
ter In the winter moonlight his dark face
seemed to wear an expression Of intense pa
| thetic regret
| Old Forty released his hold on the reins.
glanced sorrowfully across the fields, tore of
quid Of tobacco and went on.
well, young massh, come to think OBJ it,
Miss Chew mus'er bin TUX wild de cunel from dc
fust. Chrismns come erlong; things were
| gettin' lively, cose der weddin' wur gettin'
mons Gus close; still de cunel hung on, but
nobody thought but what he's gettin' fond oh
his kinfolks; and sides dat, yore see, dere wan
no sch place TO set yo'self down in ez Crofton
/ Lodge.
'Jss bout dat time Miss Chev's father come
erieug from de souf to stay till after de we'd
din. Do ole major was dckled 10 def at de
match, seeing % my Narss Blaise wur de rich
est In de family, en- gram genu'ma inter de
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Forty, You rascal! Forty, you 'fernal scoun-
DELI l knowed den de heart wur clean gon'
outn him"
Drawing cracked horn from under the seat
old Forty suddenly trllled few wheezy notes,
which, echoing among the hills with an un-
| earthly screech, must have rudely disturbed
the repose of the birds and sent the rabbits
scuttline through the leaaess underbrush in
sheer fright
''Your master has Jared badly to have such
| rnistortures and become poor, too" The
quantity told tale had awakened deep sympathy
for Rasil Crofton. Nevertheless, my remark
was a mistake.
Who said my Marse Blaise wur po'? 'bristled
up Forty in indignant scorn. He amt po',
| sab; he amt got sech or host of niggahs roun'
but he lib in de gran big house, en- hez gran
doins, en- hez wine cherry day, en- he n Miss
Ellen amt nebber ct on muffin 'ceptin' SLIDER
dishes, en- de stables is full er horses. My
Marse Blaise ant po'; no, sab; he lib like er
iawd yet, sab, wild fine mutton en- ole hams-en
oysters-en--en-
Forty paused in the enumeration Of Injuries
which seemed to afford him intense delight in
the mere naming.
Pardon me-" was my apology, Il merely
poverished by the war, and you are not with
him."
Come ter think er it. dc big folks was
mostly pulled fat down, but my Marse Blaise
amt po-no, sab; he drink his fine wine out
de Crofton wine cellar, en- he druv out wild his
fas troders, en- yes, sab, he lib like or lawd. I
done own myself, you see, sab, en- Marse Blaise
nc pay me er power or wages, but drive dis
| stage kase-kase-rm 30 turrible sot on maxim
money" confessed old Forty, with frankness
which just then struck me as suspicious. my
Marse Baise en- Miss Ellen amt none or yo' po'
folks, he added resentfully.
My words evidently rambling In his wounded
pride-'l lows ter stay wild 'em de balance OF
my day. Soon ez dis yere stage am onhitched
tonight I'm er 'gwine ter 'quire after my 4arse
Rlaise, but he amt po'-no, sah."
who 10 Miss EllenY' ventured 20 AL, in .
tone Of modifying humility.
Dunno err tols you; she wus de baby Miss
Chew LET. Her names Chevellan, en- she's Dc
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peace!
'.AIarse Blaise set it al; down to her bein'
sick, and didn't poster her no way. but lef' her
| ter herself en- got as patient ez Lamb
| Come to think oh it, dunno how sech er maste'-
full man, nebber use'n ter be crossat, like
Marse Blaise, could er been SO humorin ell
| mild like, but you see he's SO mighty set on
| her. dat wur it.
| ''All de fust famblys in de state come to dat
| weddin'. Our white folks mighty gran
people in dem days. Dere was feastin' in de
house, en- feastin' in de kitchen, en- feastin
| down in de cabins, and feastin' eberywhar, but
de bride, young mastah, she wur mo- like er
| ghos' den befo'. Marse Blaise wur happy ez er
king. savin TO Miss Chew er lookin 3 if she's
gwine inter her coffin: Dat wur jes befo' de
war. Pc Marse Blaise!" q.
| II suppose she did not go into her coffin" ]
commenced as a reminder. "and no doubt she
was very happy"
| "You dunno muffin about our white folks
young mastah, Of you has any such er notion
Dey'd been married bout er year when de baby
| was born. 'Twur called Chevellen kase twa'n
| no boy. Marse Blaise he'd done tux his regi
ment to de war, en- O. course l went erlong wid
him. Miss Chew gin to look sorter lively after
| de baby come. Marse Blaise wur de cunel of Ell
| critter regiment wild stuart Ell dey couldn't
nebber have fit de norf il dey hadn't err had my
Marse Blaise. Mem Marse Blaise whepped d.
norfern sogers every time we fit EN-.
.''De soufern confede'acy wouldn't nebber
| tux a back seat ef de heart hadn't been clean
squashed out er Marse Blaise. Like ez not he d
err gone squar inter New York en- whopped de
whole Dressed norf eff 1t hadn't or bin To- what
| tux de life out'n him.
why was it that he did not whip the whole
north?' asked the question without the
| smallest scintillation Of smile.
Forty answered it in equal gravity. "He
| had de heart squashed out n him, my Marse
Blaiss had. Yas young msstah, 'twur no mo-
heart in him, come dat Jine'a'ry two year,
| after de weddin'.
| 1--WE couldn't get home ter Christmas nor
gins to dry up. Msrss Bisse he come inter- 0S Or
tent or singin en- or whistlin en- or calling out
Forty, you rascal, pack up; we're going home.
| Il pack up. sho' nun, mos gladden. en- Marse
Blsise hissef, en- men him put out To- dc ole
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-07-05

when the sky cleared up, they came by
the hundreds. There was fully |, 500
people present In the afternoon, and .
great many went over after supper. In
terest centered IN the dancing platform,
which was alive with devotess OF that
pastime, who spent = pleasant season
In dancing to the strains OF Mayors
orchestra. The refreshment booths
we're literally patronizsd. A most
exciting ten-inning game Of
ball took place IN the
afternoon between the House & Her.
MAINS and the Pink Carriers. which was
won by the former by score OF 1 to 3.
Owing to a misunderstanding the race
between horses owned by Henry Brink
mann and John VENTED, OF the Eighth
ward, did not come of. Lovers OF this
form OF sport received another disap-
pointment In the failure OF the horse
which was 10 contest with Mayors To-
ronto Abdsllah TO put in an appearance.
Altogether the affair passed OF very
pleasantly and with very little disturb
ance.
At Archibald's Grove, on the South
Side, q good crowd was present and a
most enjoyable time was spent by all In
the usual outdoor diversions.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-07-05
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Plthily Told.

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Plthily Told.
HARRY CLIFFORD was arrested yesterday
oy onicer Daum, for fighting.
JOS. BURKE, of Twenty-seventh street.
WISHES US to state that 1t was not he who
was arrested for disorderly conduct.
MRS. Z1rGESFELDER sent the orphans ar
ne hospital treat of ice cream Yesterday
lensely.
THERE were three cases at last evenings
,sSlon OF Police Court. Hazard, the cleo
~ motor conductor. was dismissed, and
40 Vags went to the hill.
GARFIELD Local Assembly is called to
'eet a1 80 O'Clock sharp Monday morn
70 get ready to attend the labor dem
nsIrauon at Steubenville.
y. r. McCARTER, Of the Provident Life,
ANS IL understood he is not the F. F.
iicCarty who figured with the American
ia'urlty and Loan Association.
LHERE were six cases In Police Court.
esVeroay morning, comprising two yaps
nu Inc usual grist of disorderlies. AN
III one or two were dismissed.
ro,-o - vi OioCA lnOIOr on the Elm
I've ROAD reached Fulton last night,
oman was crowded of the car and fell.
u whether she was injured or not could
OF be learned. '' 0'N'A
LIE mem oers Of Garfield Assembly. and
l local Union No. 8, United Brotherhood
! carpenters, are called to meet at their
iaiis al Z O'Clock tomorrow morning, pre-
'aratory to departing for Steubenville.
work was suspended at the stone bridge
esterdsy in honor OF the Fourth. At the
eW island bridge the carpenters worked
gut along on the traveller on top Of the
Use work, and 1t Is beginning to loom up.
CHEF OF POLICE DELBaUeGE yesterday
1ceived telegram from Charles Price, OF
lttsourg, stating the writer had dropped
is watch while boarding the train at Mar
ct street, Friday night. The watch is in
lepossession of Mr.. Martin, glasswork-
:, and will be returned.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-07-05
SCENES AT EHE PARK.
One of the Largest Crowds on Record n
This Resort.


This Resort.
Yesterday was a red letter day for
the Wheeling Park. Never since this
resort was opened has such throng OF
people pervaded its picturesque interior.
The people commenced 10 go early In
the day, the eight o'clock motor being
well filed. Every succeeding motor
was taxed to It's utmost capacity, and
such were the crowds continually about
the Office OF the company on SIXteenth
street that II seemed as though
everyone in the city was going out to
the Park. Some were seated, some
stood up, and others hung On with one
leg and let the other dangle In space.
The main idea was TO reach the Park,
and they got there. Yet with all the
big crowds, II was happy. good
ratured gathering. and throughout
the day there were no distur-
Dances Of any kind on the
road, which was quite remarkable
considering the all kinds and condi-
tions OF people who were handled. u
certainly speaks volumes for the man
aeement Of the road when such excel
lent service and such comfort and con-
yenIence can be given on days OF such
vast patronage. The great concourse
OF people was handsomely handled By
the railroad.
At the Park all was stir and hustle.
The people fairly swsrmed over every
part Of the territory. and picnic sroups
and private parties conid be seen at
every turn. The Park Is beautiful
place for picnic. and almost every or
ganlzation in the city, IN part or
whole, took advantage Of the opportn-
mites afforded. The Park management
was admirable In every respect, and AZ
no resort In this vicinity could such vast
crowds be better handled. Everybody
had an enjoyable time, and came back
smiling and happy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-07-05
EtN Where Is Sergeant Phelps?
PORTSMOUTH, July 3, 1891.
To the Editor Of The Register:

To the Editor Of The Register:
DEAR SIR:-Will you please allow me
space in your valuable paper for the
following: On the evening OF June II,
1864, after the battle of that
afternoon, in front of Lynchburg, Va,
a Confederate sergeant by the name OF
Phelps, from Wheeling, w. Va, fell
into our hands. He was painfully
wounded, being shot through the calf
of both legs with mimic ball. We kept
him at our headquarters all night. Our
Chapline, Joseph Little, and myself did
all we could to alleviate his suffer
ings during the night. We
ripped his pants legs up and
applied cold water to the wounds as
frequently as possible. On the morning
of the 18th our line dropped back a
short distance for position. We carried
Sergeant Phelps back into the woods to a
place of safety and then left him along
with our own wounded, from which
time have never seen nor heard OF
him. II be Is still living would be
very glad to hear from him. / was a
member OF the Fifth West Virginia
Volunteer Infantry, First Brigade, Sec
ond Division, Eighth Army Corps. My
postofice address is 115 West Sixth
street, Portsmo nth, Ohio. Yours re-
spectfully, c. MILsTEAD.