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public, but does not contain much of interest
The large market place contains statues Of
Luther and Melancthop. and has doubtless seen
many excited and enthusiastic crowds of stu
dents and townspeople. Near this open square
IL the parish church, where Luther SO often
preached to large congregations.
TEE scHLcss KIRcHE OR CASTLE cHuncH.
At the end Of the long street is the old Schloss
Kirche. The original building was erected in
14so-99. 1t was partially destroyed by fire in
176o, but was restored. It twas on the doors of
this old church that Luther nailed his famous
theses in 1911, which created so much excite
ment throughout Europe. The doors, which
were OF wood, were burned in 1760, and have
been replaced by bronze ones, bearing the text
OF the ninety,five theses. The graves of
Luther and MelancthGn are in the center Of
the church near the side entrance. The slabs
marking them were formerly sunk into the
floor.
At the time of the four hundredth anniver-
sary Of Luther's birth there was a great cele-
bration at Wittenberg. Frederick, then crown
prince of Germany. placed on the grave Of
Luther a laurel wreath which is still shown with
great pride. On October 81 his son, William
U,present Emperor of Germany placed another
wreath on the same grave.
THE CELEBRATION OF TIE REoPEy1yG.
During the past year the old Schloss Kirche
has been thoroughly restored. The graves Of
Luther and Melancthon have been raised about
three feet from the ground, the interior Of the
building has been greatly altered, and the
round tower at the front corner of the church
has been raised. The emperor has visited
Wittenberg twice during the restoration and
expressed himself as well pleased with the
work
On Saturday the crowds commenced to
gather and Wittenberg began to awake to
sense OF her importance. By Sunday there
was no more room in the town and even some
OF the Lutheran clergy were obliged to take rooms
In Halle, about two hours ride by rail from
Wittenberg. The decorations were very fine,
an abundance Of bunting and evergreen being
post, from which foated one of the many flags
Of Germany. Conspicuous among these was
the flag Of the city of Wit.enberg Windows
along the line of march were held at premium,
unusually high prices being charged.
On Monday morning the emperor and
empress. with three Of their sons, among them
the Young crown prince, arrived, accompanied
by representatives Of nearly all Protestant
rulers. The Duke of York, who since his
brothers death last winter has been the heir
presumptiye to the English throne, came in
place Of Queen Victoria, and even the small
Queen Of Holland had her representative.
The procession was formed and marched to
the rathhaus, where the emperor and guests
were welcomed BY the burgermeister Of Witten-
berg. long line Of soldiers, with here and
there an officer. kept the crowds Of people in
order. Only those privileged persons who had
been fortunate enough to have a special card
from the police could pass through the SOL
diers' lines.
After the reception at the rathhaus the pro-
cessfon moved on to the church, in front Of
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Asking Too Much.

First College Man-"Hello, here's q letter from
my mother wanting me to como home and
spend Thanksgiving. She says my grandmother
Is sinking rapidly and wants to see me before
she Dies"
Second College Man-"Are you going?"
First College Mani don't see how can
very well. y wouldn't do to miss that foot ball
game. "-Netc York Truth.
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A Queer Custom.

From the London News.
medieval custom prevails I'M Freiberg, in
Breisgau. This Ia observed on the birthday of
the reigning Grand Duke Of Baden, and con-
sists Of foolhardy trip to the topmost part Of
the tower OF the minister. 1t is O dangerous
enterprise, for the tower is 400 feet high, and
the ascent is made from the exterior of the
building. The steeple jacks in their ascent
have to leap from stone to stone, often a yard
apart, and one false step on the narrow lodges
would DO death. At the topmost pinnacle pistol
shots announce that the climbers have sue
cecded. Then an immense gilded star revolves
and the descent il begun. Each man receives
as q reward the sum OF marks from the state
and sumptuous dinner. The other day, on the
occasion Of the sixty-sixth birthday Of the
Grand Duke Of Baden, three men undertook
the ascent One Of them on arriving at pro-
jeeiing bar Of iron half way up went through
an acrobatic performance. This was before an
immense crowd. Of sstonished spectators. He
twisted and twiried about a. II hs were but
within few fest Of the earth.
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They Still Eat Dog.

From the Northwest Magazine
Gen. Morgan has been much pleased with the
progress made by the Indians SO far as his in
vestisations have shown him, although he is
said to have been somewhat stunned few miles
from Fort Pierre on the coming upon an Indian
family killing dog for the evening meal.
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which the presentation Of the keys was made,
hrst 10 the emperor and then by him TO the
head Of the Lutheran State Church.
The service In the church was very impressive
Only those who were able to obtain cards Of in
vitation could enter, as the building is not very
large. On the card was given the prescribed
dress Tor gentlemen-a frock coat, tall hat,
white necktie and white gloves. The emperor,
with several Of the princesses of GERMANY.
watched the exercises with much interest from
the gallery. The emperor took his seat in
carved throne prepared for him and the other
titled personages sat near him. Several hymns
were sung, led by many instruments and finely
preached At the close Of the service the en-
peror was joined by the empress, who was
charmingly dressed in gown Of dark red vel
vet, with . long train. The emperor was at
tired In white uniform and looked unusually
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-26

Kuhn Wore an Electric Battery and little
Crete Jumped Fiffeen Feet.

Crete Jumped Fiffeen Feet.
Jockey Kuhn was caught stirring up Little
Crete with an electric battery at the Roby track
at Chicago Thursday afternoon. The judges
noticed that every time Kuhn used his spurs
his mount jumped about fifteen feet After
Kuhn had weighed out he was taken in hand
and searched. Under his jacket he wore a
broad bel, with cartridge-shaped attachments,
each OF which formed an electric cell From
these wires ran down the Jockeys legs to his
spurs.
No rule had existed to cover this particular
misdemeauor, but the judges at once prepared
and passed the following:
No jockey shall use anything on his mount
but whips and spurs, and any one found using
an electric battery or similar contrivance shall
be promptly ruled of the track This rule
shall apply to owners or others instigating or
assisting jockeys to use such continuance.
huhn has ridden number OF winners. both
at Garfield and Washington parks, and horse
men say that this is not ihe first time he has
shocked" both his mount and the bookmakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-26

DIR. Shirley Hope, United States navy, and
Miss florida Costen. daughter Of Capt. H. II.
Costen, United States marine corps. were mar
ried at Trinity P. E. Church, Portsmouth, Va,
"Wednesday afternoon.
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Written for The EVENING Star.

HICAGO SEEMS DE-
termined to have the
original OF the counter
felt presentment Of
everything that will in
terest, instruct or amuse
people during tho
worlds fair. The latest
reported addition to the
collection Of curios is =
Chinese theater. 1t is
to be located just OUT
side the worlds fair
rrorp1a un5 will rom
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HE OLD TOWN OF
Wittenberg lies about
ffsy-five miles south
west Of Berlin. Com
ing from south Ger
manv, after the Hartz
mountains are passed,
the country becomes
very fat and uninter-
esting. In fact, the
face Of the landscape
is totally changed. In
stead Of mountains
and valleys 6lled with
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seminary. Through this building and court
fled with shrubs and flowers the old house il
reached IL Is now fitted up as a Luther mu-
reum and contains many objects OF interest. A
winding stone staircase leads TO the rooms of
the family. The living room, where Luther
wrote and studied. where the family ate and
the children PLAYED. Is arranged a. nearly as
possible as II used 10 be. Part of the flooring is
the same. the curious tiny round panes Of glass
date from the sixteenth century and the huge
green porcelain stove which fills one corner of
rhe room Is the identical one that wn~ned The
erea. reforrner. who probably felt the cold as
Innen as any ordinary man does In the nine
teentn century. | trust the room was heated
better By this stove than is The common case in
this chilly Lard
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THE HOME OF LUTHER.
A Washington Woman's Visit to the
Old Town Of Wittenberg.
THE FAMOUS MONASTERY
Where the Great Reforner Lived and Died
Witnessing the Recent Rcopcning Celebra-
LONESOME Interesting Relics.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WrTrENPERa November l. 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-26
A CHINESE THEATER.
The Novel Entertainment to Be
Given at the Worlds Fair.
THE CELEsTIALs' DRAMA.

II 10 Like Nothing Elae on Earth-Two Hun.
dred Actors From the Flowery Kingdom to
Interest the Crowded. Strange Play House
and Still Stranger Actors,
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cuRrosrrtEs OF WAR AND orHxn INTERESTING
OBJECTS PRESENTED ~ TIE pEPAarxRSr--
RELICS OF BOOTH AND MS ASSOCIATES ~
TIE ASSASSINATION ooxspInAcr.
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sONE GERMAN sroyrs

young man. in renting ROOM in Berlin,
found that the stove, large white porcelain az
fair, stood directly at the foot OF the bed.
Naturally. being fresh from a land where they
keep warm, he Was alarmed. His landlady as
sured him that he would not find il uncomfort-
sole-and he never did The ire was made
with species Of fuel called briquettes. in the
form OF bricks. Two Of these we're placed in
the stove, the fire lighted and then ii was left
70 heat up" In the course of time the stove
got warm, but the room never did. By means
OF leaning against the stove the unfortunate
Young man was able TO take the chill off, II is
SO large that during the coolest weather the
tops afford delightful sleeping places /
have frequently seen porcelain stoves SO large
that two comfortable seats were made of the
tihng at the sides. on which the aged MEM
kers Of the family ale
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THESES DOORS.

public, but does not contain much of interest.
The large market place contains statues Of
Luther and MelancthoD. and has doubtless seen
many excited and enthusiastic crowds of stu
dents and townspeople. Near this open square
is the parish church, where Luther 30 often
preached to large Conversations
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LUTHERs MARRIAGE.

In the large Giving room" there is . high
wooden chair. consisting OF two seats, one op-
posite the other. on which it is said that Luz
Tier and his wife rsed TO sit. The chair 4.
placed by the window, one pane Of which NAV
be opened, thus afording a view Of the pleasant
garden in the court
The marriage Of Luther was quite romantic.
Catharine Won Bora, his wife, belonged to an
old saxon family and was one OF nine nuns who
during the excitement attendant upon the ref
ormation left their convent The betrotbal of
Martin Luther and Catharine Won Bora took
place IN the presence OF the famous artist, Lucas
Cranach. who vas an intimate friend of Iu-
ther. According TO all accounts the married
life OF the pair proved 9 very happy one. Al
though outside Of HIS home Luther was bold
and warhke, within 1t he was one Of the most
peaceful and lovable Of men.
Among many curious relics Of the reformer
which are exhibited in other rooms of the
house are several pieces Of beautiful en-
broidery made by Frau Luther. There il also
broken remnant Of Martin Luther's drinking
giAss IL was perfectly preserved up to the
time OF O visit from Peter the Great Of Russia
10 Witteuberg. He requested that it be given
70 him. On the refusal Of his request, after
the agreeable manner Of absolute moparchs
he dropped the glass on the door and broke IL
saying that II he could not drink out of il no
one else ever should.
The old lecture room Of the university in
shown, - well as the high desk from which
Luther isctured. He must have been Obliged
70 stand very quietly. for the desk 10 narrow
snd very Close to the wall. II has the appear
snes Of pulpit, being entered BY steps at each
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Col. Lieber, as acting judge advocate general
has no greater quota Of War Department curios
to look after than those connected with military
trials, mainly the relics of the Booth conspiracy
But the order Of Secretary Elkins reorganizine
the military staff last winter placed many q new
duty to the jurisdiction of the adjutant gen.
erals Office. The only open relic in the Office
is q circular block OF wood, which came from
the original flagstaff Of Fort Sumter at the time
of the bombardment, but in large room at the
top Of the building are stored the hundreds OF
confederate battle flags captured by Union
troops during the war. after 1862, and
dozens of other trophies Of perhaps
an even more interesting nature. 9th sec
confederate flags and banners placed in the
ordnance bureaus headquarters in the winder
building the early part Of 1857 many have since
been removed to the National Museum, and
some were lost through not being returned BY
the various regimental associations in New
York and Massachusetts, TO whom they were
loaned by the Secretary Of War at the time.
There arc still over 200, though, under Maj.
MacArthur's immediate care, and IL the pet
scheme Of War Department museum becomes
IN accomplished fact they ought to make VAST
addition Il interest 70 ths. catalogus. Besides
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03
why the Birds Were Lost.

A pigeon flying experiment at Tours
has ended in q most remarkable man.
ner, proving the shocking fact that the
useful birds, in addition to being ex-
cessively greedy, are also given to an
overindulgence in strong drinks. Four
hundred and twenty-nine pigeons were
conveyed by train from Tours to La
Bohalle and there let loose. To the as
constituent of the various societies in
terested in the experiment, only forty
returned home, and these were in q
dazed condition, and quite incapable Of
finding their respective quarters.
An inquiry resulted in the discovery
that at roadside station large con-
signment of black currants had been
put into the same van as the birds. The
inebriating qualities of the currant
Juice proved too much for the little trav-
elers, and they were quickly In such a
condition that only small proportion
were sober enough to find their way
back to Tours.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03
A Hors. a. Home in tho Tree Tops.

A Horse nt Homo In the Tree Tops.
We have been told Of many ludicrous
scenes and incidents growing out Of the
great food Of June A, and ambitious 10.
porters have busted clouds and mill
dams. and almost ruined their imagina-
tions in their frantic endeavors to gain
notoriety and fame In reportorial jour
nalism, but the incident we are about to
relate is true and told without hope Of
reward. On the Sunday following the
food, after the waters had subsidized, l..
b. Preston, Of Tryonville, discovered
that he was minus two horses, and of
course search was instituted for the lost.
Near the village is q large wild grape
vine that winds affectionately around n
tree Of good proportions with quite a
large spreading top, the vine, as is fire.
quently the case, forming sort Of net
work among the branches; and there,
over ten feet from the ground, in the
protecting embraces of the tree top and
vine was found one of the lost horses
alive and safe. The animal was rescued
from his lofty quarters, and is now no
torious as hero and flood relic. If any
one can tell a bigger story and speak the
truth, let him now take the floor or else
forever after hold his tongue.-Centre-
vile Pa.) News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03

We heara great deal nowadays about
the management of husbands, and the
matter Is discussed as u, like embalming
the dead, IL was one of the lost arts,
writes Edward w. Box In "At Home
With the Editor" In the August Ladies
Home Journal. But | notice that the
women who are agitating the question
are not the gentlewomen of this country.
No, my positive friend, you who will
rise at this and say that these other
women are under the subject of their
husband and are afraid to speak. This
Is not so. These women have found u
warm and tender plaice in the heart OF
their mankind. They have found the
secret of managing husband" and
you have not. Prate all you like,
agitate all you wish at clubmeeting and
at women's gathering, but the secret
will not thus be found. The place to
learn how to manage husband is not
at the meeting of your club, but in
your home, ut the side of your husband
and with your children. "That's the
old-fashioned idea," said positive
woman contemptuously to me the other
day. Yes, thank God 1t is, my friend,
and it would be better for the happiness
of hundreds of women to-day II they
would be u little more old-fashioned in
this rpspect
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03

The Republican Conference of the
Senatorial district composed of Indiana
and Jefferson counties, convened at
Marion Centre, July 18th, and after
taking forty ballots without a choice,
adjourned to met at the American Hotel,
Brookville, on Tuesday, July Goth.
The convention met at Brookville
Tuesday Of last week and up to noon on
Friday no nomination had been made,
the Indiana conferees refused to adjourn
for an afternoon session and then
picked up their hats and walked out and
took the noon train for home. The
Conference met at 8 o'clock Saturday
morning and unanimously nominated
James G. Mitchell, of Jefferson county,
as the Republican candidate for the 37th
senatorial district of Pennsylvania.
How Indiana will take to the nomination
will be made known when they are heard
from. 1t is but justice that Jefferson
county have the nominee this time.
The new ballot law will not permit but
one candidate on the ticket
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03

Two buildings are going up. Behind
one is plan, carefully thought out,
perseveringly executed. What's a splen-
did structure result! The other follows,
not thoughtful plan, only an indifinite
purpose. The builder continues to put
together beams and joists and boards.
He persistently runs his saw, shoves
his plane, and pounds with his hammer.
He has something of building to show
for his pains. What difference,
though, between it and the other build
ing! What makes the difference?
Brains, thought, plan. What kind
of character are you building, young
man? How are you preparing for the
active duties of life? Are you building
in a hap-hazard way, or have you your
plans all laid and building character
that will not only be substantial, but
also beautiful.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03

Judge Oates, chairman of the Home
stead Investigating committee, says
congress is not vested with power to
interfere with individual rights and
that the employer and employees must
settle the Homestead question them
selves. This has been a sensational and
expensive strike, having already cost
$l,OO0.OO0. The lodges of the Amalga-
mated association of the western district
are now voting on the question of
accepting the proposition to arbitrate,
made by the iron manufacturers, which
is being awaited with great interest.
A number of lodges have voted on the
proposition, but nothing will be made
public by the association on the way the
votes are cast until all are in.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03
A Strange Bird in the Pigeons Nest

Harry Francis, boy of thirteen
years, living on Pratt street, had Leg
horn hens egg given him, which he put
in charge Of two male pigeons. The
birds sat upon the egg until within two
days of the time for 1t to hatch, when
they deserted it. The boy placed 1t
under another pigeon which was already
sitting on two eggs, and Sunday little
brown chick burst its shell.
The foster parent fed the little stran-
ger pigeon fashion, which method seemed
to puzzle the chicken, making it anus
ing to watch them. The newcomers
language appears to be mystery to the
pigeons, but they treat the little fellow
well.-Providence journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03

Education is the true liberator. As
the brain of man expands his shackles
fall. Ignorance has more power to
hold the spirit of man in bondage than
prison walls and links of steel. Know
ledge sets us free. 1t emancipates us
from the grovelling terrors of supersti-
tion. 1t banishes the ghosts and COB
lins from the dark caves of intellectual
night. 1t lifts the mind above the
sottishness of beastly sensuality, and
teaches self-respect. knowledge is the
true panacea for the ills of life. 1t is
the Elixer Vitae and the Philosophers
Stone. Therefore, oh syberitic son of
Adam, with all your getting, get
wisdom.-Punxsutawney Spirit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03
An Improxed King.

One of the annoyances in playing
checkers is the occasional slipping off Of
the top checker whenever piece IL
made king. To avoid this New York
man has devised an extensible checker,
consisting of a body and shell sur
rounding it, and as soon as piece be-
comes king the extensible portion is
easily thrust upward and remains in its
place.-New York Letter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-03
Rathrnel.

Joshua Bateson returned home on
Thursday after ten days absence.
John Ditch and G. w. Mohney, who
have been on the sick list, are improv-
ing slowly.
A. Il. Smitten, of Dubois, spent Sum
day in town the guest of our postmaster,
John Smith.
Geo. Hughes attended, as delegate,
the Labor and Alliance Convention in
Punxsutawney on Friday.
Rev. Hebert Dyke has closed his
school and we understand will go to
Findley, Ohio, to attend the college at
that place.
Patrick McCloskey smiles. Its girl
He says that he cannot call it Grover,
but nothing in the constitution pro-
hibits him from calling it frankie.
We feel constrained to call the atten-
tion of some of our business houses. that
are kept open on Sunday and also to the
young and middle aged men who spend
the Sundays under the shade trees play
ing penny poker" to the fourth Com
mandment of the Lord.
John Rutter and Archie Lyle, who
accompanied VIM. Lyle to the coal
fields of Manitoba, returned home on
Friday. They are not very deeply i'm
pressed with the advantages of that
country for the mining business. They
found the free click system in vough
with the pick, shovel and wheel-bar-
row..
A Camp of the Daughters of America
is about to be organized in town with
about forty members to start with. Dis
trict President Jap McIntire, of the p.
o. S. of p, who is the organizer, at
tended preliminary meeting on Sat
urday night in Kallfels hall to perfect
the organization. Jap is hustler from
away back, and is purely American.
The ice cream festival for the benefit
of the M. f.. church on Monday eve
ming, the 25th ult., was financial sue
cess. On account of some disappoint-
ment and neglect on the part of the
committee there was no speech making.
Speakers whom they expected could
not attend, and If they had the COM
mittee had no building engaged to
speak in. OF course it would not do to
go in the church, but they might have
secured the use of the Companys mule
barn on the occasion.