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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24

imagination which are Q credit to the human in
tellect however discreditable they may be to ve-
racity. The first speaker told the old story OF
the pointer dog that came TO point on board
ship and remained in frigid state until fish
was caught which Was found TO have swallowed
covey Of partridges. He thought nobody
had heard the yarn before, but they had, and
IL fell nat in consequence.
The next oomrade told bran new story and
IL runs as follows;
He had young pointer so very keen IN nose
and 30 very bright that IL is . wonder heaven
hadn't endowed him with human speech. But
he understood everything that was said to him,
although his master did not always under
stand the dog, from which IL may naturally be
inferred the dog was the cleverer Of the two.
Well. the owner Of the dog started to HINT
cartridges with him, and lie would get the
scent at surprising distances, and whenever he
and his master went shooting they we're pretty
sure to bring home some game. Partridge
hunting seemed to be tho greatest pleasure
that the dog had ever known and his mind ran
on the subject continuously. Whenever any
one would speak of partridges he would get up
and wag his tail and show plainly that he I'M
destood what was said. One day his master
drove over to a neighboring town where the
dog had never been before and. in accordance
with his usual custom. he took the dog with
him.. They were going down the main street,
the dog trottlng along in front, when all Of a
sudden L. came to dead point right in the
middle OF the road 1t was clear that
there could not very Veil be a covey
OF cartridges in the heart of thriving busv
town, so the dogs owner was overcome with
surprise. He hitched his horse to post and
going up to the wonderful beast gave him the
word to go on" He advanced stealthily and
slowly right across the street and charged in
front OF dry goods shop, and then the reason
OF 1t became apparent, for the sign above the
doorway read j. c. Partridge. dry goods and
notions" That dog could read, and was
partridge hunter with a vengeance.
one OF the comrades who heard this story
SAID he knew 1t was true, for he had heard Of
that dog and his name was Ananias.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
THE CRYPTOPHONE,
War Device for Indicating the Approach
of Torpedo Boats.

From Electricity.
The apparatus is connected by wires with the
indicator at the observing station. The vibra-
tor is SO sensitive that it is effected by the
passage of a half dozen men along the road, or
by the vibration caused by a cart being driven
along within hundred yards Of where i. is
placed. As coon as tho vibrator gives any indi-
cation of disturbance the land wires are con-
nected with a telephone, and the noise made BY
traffic can then DO distinctly heard and the
direction in which the movement is taking
place can be determined.
The cryptophone is equally effective for naval
purposes. For some time difficulty was found
in keeping the inside water tight and in equal
izing the internal and external pressures, 80 as
not to destroy the sensitiveness OF the vibrat-
ing needle or the tension of the diaphragm.
This, however, was at length successfully ac-
con6plished and most satisfactory tests have been
carried out in France. The instrument can be
used not only for ordinary signaling purposes
between one ship and another, but for announc-
ing the approach Of another ship during O fog.
In the experiments in Cherbourg harbor the reg
ular thud of the screw of vessel entering or
leaving the harbor, over a mile away, waeper-
ceptible. 1t is said that four cryptophones,
costing altogether about 600, placed on board
an ironclad would DO sufficient to warn the ship
Of an approaching torpedo boat and to indicate
the direction In which 1t is travelling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24

From the Buffalo Enquirer.
Nothing better illustrates the liberal tend
ency of the times than the great change which
has occurred within the last few years in public
sentiment in regard to women entering the So
called learned professions. The woman lawyer
is not unknown and the woman journalist is not
uncommon. The woman physician, however,
is even more numerous. 1t is computed that
there are between 900 and 5000 female ply
sicians in the United States. The majority of
them make incomes which compare favorably
with the average earnings OF men in the same
profession. and some of them are doing a busi-
ness worth at least $50. 900 year. The medi-
cal profession. above all Others has served to
illustrate the adaptability of woman. She en-
tered it In opposition TO ali the theories of the
old school practitioners and in defiance to the
younger element. She succeeded. and in such an
unmistakable way that she has been recognized
rs permanent member Of the profession and
viii soon be admitted TO full fellowship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
The Bicycle I'm London.

From the New fork Tribune.
A recent visitor to London says that in that
city long tandem tricycles capable of seating
eight or more passengers, have been introduced,
and one is now being used as Q rival to the
tram or street cars. The owner Of the vehicle
occupies the front seat, collects the fares and
steers, but tho passengers have to provide the
motive power, and II they don't move their
feet freely very poor time e made On the Jour-
ney. Such means Of locomotion would mot
proves success here, bat Il l. said hat in Lou-
don the seats are booked and paid for wssk n
advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
CONFEDERATE RELICS
Some Interesting Reminders of the
Late Unpleasantnesa
CURIOSITIEs OF TIE WAR.
Evidences Of the Straits to Which the Con-
federateswere Pushed-High-Priced Cloth
ing and High-sounding words-A Collso-
ton at the National Museum.

H, LORD, OUR HEAv-
emily Father, the high
and mighty ruler Of the
universe, who dost from
Thy throne on high be-
hold all the jewellers up
on the earth. most heart
lily we beseech Thee with
Thy favor to behold
and bless Thy servant.
the president Of the
confederate states of
America and all others
in authority"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
D0GSANDTHEIR WAYS
Conclusions of One Who Has Closely
Observed Them.
HYPOCRITES ALL.
They Are Keen Judges Of Character. but
Sometimes Ovsract Their Parts and Excite
susp,c'cn Against Themselves-Fish Stories
Eclipsed.
Written for The Evening Star.

HE YOUNG FELLOW
was coming down the
street accompanied by
three dogs, or more
correctly speaking he
was accompanying
three dogs, for he had
no time to talk to the
companion who was
with him in any but a
thoroughly unsatisfac-
tory way. This is the
way the conversation
sounded. The young
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
SONGS THAT S0OTHED
Lines That Were Sung By Good
Women in Hospitals.
SIMPLE MELODIES OF HOME.

Words and Music That Awakened rerd~r
Memories-A Touching scene In a Hospital
Described by aNeteran-Tunes That Were
Better Than Drugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
BURIAL STRANGE AND WEIRD.
How the Vikings of Old Inferred Thei,
Dead in ships.

FABULOUS TRADITION AS TO THE ORIGIN OF THE
cUsToM-THE ARROW THAT WAS MADE OF
MIsrLEToE-A SHIP GRAVE IN NORWAY AND
WHAT Is FOUND THERE-A VESSEL FOR A
KINGS COFFIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
CHAPTEE IL

The day for the drawing Of the recruits had
come ~ Was almost gone; il was evening once
nore III quiet rsigned. The square in front
q the Town hall had been thro1ged all day; it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
Eating for ssreueth.

"Food that tastes good is digested more readily
and assimilated more perfectly 20 maj we reaIly
derive more nourishment from It," 30 says the
Boston Cook Book, and the sentiments d 70 sound
and the language 30 well chosen that We really
thipk e mnst have been written under the inspirir
o. "Ham omelet" made with Ferris Famous Ham.
you. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24

ARROW REDS BY
one another
White and low.
Through them softly
as in church aisles
Nurses so.
For the hot lips ice
drop bring,
Cold and clear,
Or white eyelids gently
closing
For the bier.
Strong men In . mo-
ment smitten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24
Fosta1a on the Star

The postage on q sixteen or twenty-pase
STAR is two cents. Papers not having full
postage on them will not be forwarded BY the
Post Office Department
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WRITTEN FOR THE EVENING STAR BY
"MUERAvE sEILLoCK"
CHAPTER l.

IGHT WAS FALLING
on the little town of
Saint Ange. Tingeing
the thin spire of the
old ivy-grown church
and leaving u purple
trace on the narrow
windows. the last rays
of the sinking sun had
slowly gathered IN their
gorgeous color from the
western sky and had
faded behind the hills.
The men in the fields
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-24

Such prayer as this read from q pulpit in
any church today would create CONSERVATION
and surprise. Twenty-seven years ago, how
ever, the case was different, and this very
paragraph was copied not long ago by STAR
writer from prayer book that is now in the
National Museum in this city. The book was
what was called the army and navy prayer
book and was printed in Richmond in 1865 for
the use of the people of the southern states
who had for the time being renowned their
allegiance to the President of these United
States, whose name is the one now used in the
Episcopalian book Of prayer. Already this
southern volume has become ar object of in
terest and many Of the sightseers as they pass
through the great museum in this city stop to
read over the open pages that carry the men,
DRY back SO quickly to the days Of the great
civil war.
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c A R L 0

A Tale of the FrancO-Prussian
War.
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Down from strength.
Brave men now in anguish praying
Death at length.
Burns the night lamp where the watchers
BY the bed,
Write for many a waiting loved one,
HE is dead"
White and whittier grows tho glory
On his brow:
Does he see the towers Of Zion
Rising now?
Stands the doctor, weary, hurried,
by his bed.
Here is room for one more wounded
He is dead"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26

BELONGED TO JEFFERSON DAvIs.-A
family carriage with an interesting bit
of history is stored for sale among
the second hand vehicles in one of
the large apartments of John NJ. Hardy
& Sons carriage factory and repository
in staunton. 1t was the family car
riage of the late Jefferson Davis, Presi,
dent of the Southern Confederacy, and
was left by him at the Warm Springs,
Bath county, at the end of season that
he and his family spent there some
years ago. AT q general sale of per-
sonal property that took place about
five years ago, in achange ofthe manage
ment of the springs, the carriage was
bought by Mr.. Dunn, wealthy gentle
man Of Washington, who spends every
summer on his farm near Warm
Springs. Mr.. Dunn sent it about year
ago to Mr.. Hardy. He intended to
have 1t rebuilt for his own use, but af-
terward changed his mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26
Armament of Europe.

Some of us are old enough to remem-
Der the chorus of philanthropic ap-
plause with which the first of the great
world fairs-that of London in 1851
was hailed by the good people of both
hemispheres. They said-and doubtless
believed-that a new and benefcent
era had dawned upon christendom;
that the millennium, if not actually at
hand, was at least in sight, that this
magnificent exhibition of the fruits of
peaceful industry was the dawn of the
long promised day when ''swords shall
be beaten into plowshares and spears
into pruning hooks, " when nation shall
not lift up sword against nation, nelth-
er shall they learn war any more. Yet
it would seem as if that congress of
peace had ushcred in such a period of
war as the world has rarely seen. First
came the Crimean war, then the war of
the Indian mutiny, then the war be-
tween Austria and Italy, then the war
of France and Italy against Austria,
then the Austro-Prussian war, then our
own civil war, then the Turco Russian
war, and then the Franco-German war,
without counting half dozen or more
minor wars in which Christian nations
were engaged.
To-day Europe happens to be at
peace, yet never in all history were
there such preparations for war as now.
Take the five continental powers as
sufficient illustration. Russia has, in
round numbers. 100000 drilled and
disciplined soldiers; Germany, $780,
600; France 100000; Austria 2,000,-
600; Italy, 100000, making total Of
10000 trained fighters, ready for
fight, say nothing of the naval forces or
of the military establishments of the
smaller nations. The legions, or regu-
lar army Of Rome never amounted to
over 100000 men when the imperial
power was at its height, and if
we add the auxiliaries, or irreg-
ulars, the total will not exceed
100000 at the utmost. Italy alone can
muster double that number. 1.-The
grand army" with which Napoleon
crossed the Niemen for the invasion Of
Russia in 1912, had 325, 600 men actual
~ present Tor duty. germany alone
put 500, 900 in the lield for the war of
1o10-'71 And, it is needless to say, all
the great European powers are increas-
ing their armament from year to year,
so that to-day Europe is only vast
combination of barracks and camp.
Evidently, then, the transformation
swords and spears into plow shares and.
pruning hooks has been indefinitely
postponed, and if the wolf is dwelling
with the lamb in peace and harmony,
it is because the lamb has just furnish
ed the VOLTS dinner.-.T. Louis Post
Dispdtch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26

4 PREACHER HER0.-With her head
hanging down toward Il dizzy gorge, 100
feet below, and tightly wedged between
the iron stays on the new Niagara Falls
suspension bridge, Mrs. Gremason, who
is woman weighing 300 pounds and is
from Toronto, seemed in imminent
danger of frightful death, but was
saved by keen-witted Irishman.
She, her two daughters, the Rev.
John Ramsey, of Ballymoney, Ireland,
and two other friends were walking
across the new bridge from the Ameri-
can to the Canadian side, when sud-
denly Mrs. Gremason slipped off the
edge of the narrow foot walk which is
raised several inches from the roadway,
and pitched toward the edge of the
ridge. In her frantic struggle to re-
gain her feet she pitched down over
the edge and between the iron stays.
Her death seemed certain, but her body
and feet caught the gas pipe which
crossed the bridge.
Her screams for aid were heartrend-
ing and death seemed only few sec
onds away. Mr.. Ramsey determined
to save her, and quick as flash he
sprang over the railing and grasped 4
cable lowering himself to the lowest
girder. He grAsped the woman. She
clung to him in terror mingled with
gladness.
They clung there together, and just
rs their tired muscles were giving way,
Chief of Police Young lowered ropes
and pulled the two safely on the bridge.
Mrs. Gremason wept and sobbed and
was completely prostrated.
Mr.. Ramsey, who is attending the
Pan-Presbyterian conference at Toron-
to, was the hero of the occasion. In
the struggle for life he lost his hat,
and Mrs. Gremason her gold watch.
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Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
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AGRICULTURAL.
SOFT PULV E RIZ E D
Florida Ph0Sphate,

The Standard Phosphate Mining and Chem
ical Company of Alexandria, Va, is now SELL
ing to the farmers of this and other States,
their NON ACID PHOSPHATE.
This New Natural Fertilizer contains "a
per cent. of Phosohoric Acid, with 3 per cent.
of this amount available on present crops,
leaving as a PERMANENT IIPROYEH of
the soil 10 per cent. to be drawn on by Sue
ceeding crops.
1t is especially recommended for wheat and
grass, and will bring equal results with any
phosphate now sold.
of every farmer Write for prices and circu-
ST4NDARD PHOSPHATE MINING AND
CHEMICAL COMPANY,
ic16 Alexandria, Va.
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FOR DYsPEPTS.
A coLp OF nnnsnal severity developed into

A COLD of unusual severity developed into
a difficulty decidedly catarrhal in all its char
acteristics, threatening a return of my old
chronic malady, catarrh. One bottle Of Ely's
Cream Balm completely cradicated every
symptom of that painful and prevailing dis
ordcr-E. W. Warner, Rochester, \. Y.
WHEN began using Ely's Cream Balm my
catarrh was so bad had headache the whole
time and discharged large amount of filthy
matter. That has almost entirely disappeared
and l have not had headache since.-J. II.
Sommers, Stephney, Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRtED REMEDY-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHISG with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHEs the CHILD
SoPTESs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN; CURES
WIND Collie and is the best remedy for Dr.
ARRHGA. Sold by Druggists in every part OF
the world Its value is incalculable Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SY-
RUP, and take 10 other
Twenty cents per bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26
TEALTlI NOTICE.

WEALTH NOTICE
Ii Alexandria Va, Sept II. 1892.
Office of the Board of Health.
Owing to the prevalence of cholera in New
York harbor it becomes absolutely necessary
that Alexandria be put i'll a good sanitary
condition. All persons are hereby notified to
clean up their premises and cutters and lime
.;,, s,...,v. Persons who arA unable to buy
lime can obtain it by applying to the Superin-
tendent Of Police All parties detected in the
act OF throwing garbage in any alley or street
will be dealt with to the full extent OF the
law WM. r. PURVlS, MID,
sep1. 2w Health Officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26
VNTOOD AND COAL YARD
w AND FINE DWELLING
FOR SALE

l offer at private sale the Wood and Coal
Yard and Outfit of the firm Of Geo. S. Smith
& Son, on Fairfax street between Queen and
Princess streets, Alexandria Va. The outfit
consists of one shute wagon, two shute carts
two wood carts, five horses, engine and boiler,
one woodcuttcr, one set of Fairbanks scales
and all other necessary appliances.
The yard is doing good business, and this
is a first-class opportunity for a person to en-
gage in a profitable enterprise.
Also the residence, ODD north ST. Asaph
street. The house and side lot has 4 frontage
on st. Asaph street Of fifty feet nine inches
and has double parlor, dining room. Kitchen
five bed rooms and conservatory, water, gas
and latrobc stoves, and is in figst-class condi-
ton.
nnv21 tf MM. II. SMITH. City Scrgt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26

Sheep pay if properly taken care Of
not ten per cent, but two hundred per
cent, and money invested in them is
more secure than in bank. You should
remember that sheep require careful
attention, and 10 be made proofagainst
disease, occasionally feed them Stone
braker's Horse and Cattle Powders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26
SATURDAY.
oal = MIA
the ST dny of October Is

the 1st day of October, 1892,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, offer for sale at public auc-
ton the following real estate to wit:
A LOT OF GROUND on Commerce street
with the improvements thereon, about 14S
feet 6 inches from the intersection Of Prince
and Commerce street; then southwesterly
and fronting on Commerce street }3 feet
inches then north 81 feet 10 inches to
Prince street then east on Prince street 2S
feet inches, and then south 10 feet 10
inches to the beginning.
Also LOT OF GROUND on Commerce
street about 1872 feet = inches from the in
tcrsectiOn of Prince and Commerce streets;
then north parallel TO West street 21 feet 10
inches then west parallel to Prince street 81
feet 2i inches to the line of Parks lot then
south parallel to West street 12 feet 9 inches
to Commerce street. and thence in north
eastcry direction with the line of Commerce
street 3S feet , inches, more or less TO the
beginning subject however, to the dowercs
tate of Marion +. Church, widow of William
+. Church, deceased.
Terms of Sale: Onc-third Of the purchase
money in cash to be paid on the day Of sale,
and the remainder to be paid in two equal in
stalments in six and twelve months from the
day of sale, the deferred instalments to bear
interest at the rate of six per centum per an
mum from the day Of sale until paid, and to
be secured by the bonds of the purchaser
with approved personal security and the re-
tcntion of the title until payment Of the pur-
chase money in full. Convcyancing at the
expense of the purchaser A cash deposit Of
$50 will be required Immediately upon the
property being struck off.
JAMES r. CATION,
Special Commissioner.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Gnarantccd Curc.

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, upon this condition: If
you are afflicted with Cough, Cold or any
Lung Throat or Chest trouble, and will use
this remedy as directed, giving it fair trial,
and experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money refunded.
We could not make this did VIC not know
that Dr. Kings New Discovery could be re-
lied on. 1t never disappoints. Trial bottles
free at c. G. Lemons Drug Store, COL King
street. Large size soc and 81.
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PROPOSALS.
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA,
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
RrILDTSG COMMISSIONERS.

COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA.
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
BUILDING COMMISSIONERS.
STATE CAPITOL, RICHMOND, Aug. 26, 1892
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE received
- at this Office until II IN. SEPTEMBER
26, 1892 for the erection and completion
of the STATE LIBRARY BUILDING at
Richmond, Va.
Plans, Specifications and General Instruc-
tions to Bidders" may be seen at the office OF
the architect. W. NJ. Pondexter, 1920 +
street, Washington. d. c.. and at this office on
and after August 20, 1892.
No bid will be considered unless accem-
panied by certified check for $1,000 made
payable to the President of the State Board of
Building Commissioners, as security for the
execution of contract for the work, with q
bond in the penalty Of $4,000.
The board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. p w. MCKINNEY,
Governor of Virginia and President of tho
State Board of Building Commissioners.
aug29 got
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-26

From 1861 to 65, both the federal and
confederate armies used Stonebraker's
Horse and Cattle Powders, and every
package still carries the Endorsement OF
the U. S. government upon the wrap
per. Price, % cents.