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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26
THE PRETTY CASHIER,
1t IL Not Sentiment Alone That Leads Busi-
ness Men to Employ Her.

1t ID Not Sentiment Alone That Leads Bust.
ness Men to Employ Her.
From the Chicago Tribune
Quietly and by degrees young women-and
pretty ones. too--have been superseding the
sterner sex as cashiers in down town stores
this, too, in places patronized largely or al
most exclusively by men.
Why? Your average Chicago business man
is as keen an individual as breathes. He un-
derstands human nature thoroughly, and this
matter of female cashiers has great deal to do
with human nature. Take one of the mediocre
restaurants, for instance--there are hundreds
of them here. man has sworn that he will
not stand another such meal again. Bnt he
goes back there just the same. He would not
admit to his dearest friend why he goes there,
but he knows In his heart that he does so Sim
ply because he catches glimpse Of pretty
face pretty couture, a pretty gown and, posi-
bly,, pretty smile-if his check is pretty large.
There is a soft spot in the human heart for
grace and beauty, and. just az women like to be
waited on bv handsome men-and these women
are not fiirts, either--so does man like to see
handsome femininity in an unusual place.
What matters it if the steak be tough, the bread
underdone, the coffee wretched? All is for
gotten and forgiven, too, when the victim
steps to the desk.
Homely girls stand no show behind the desk
Beauty, grace, taste in dress and neatness are
requisites And these draw good remunera-
ton. as high as 81! week being paid 1t is a
subtle attraction. and in the last six years has
been established in many retail stores, including
tobacco shops And there are dozen barber
shops that bCas: girl bar bers, not mentioning
the larger shops that employ them as cashiers
Will the ban maid come next?
Ons phase Of this female cashier question
that storekeepers Of the class described do not
consider much is that these women average
greater honesty than the men. Who ever
heard of an out-and-out defalcation by a fe-
male cashier! This point, however, is consid-
cred by the employers of female clerks in the
big stores. And the economy Of the thing,
too enters into the calculation. But those
storekeepers who recognize only human nature
aries to cashiers who are fair in face form and
raiment
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SENDING OUT DRY GOODS sAMPLrs.
Seeming Trihe That Co.ts . Great Deal Of
Money.

From the Chicago Herald
Il wonder whether one person in O thousand
who asks for q sample of a piece Of dry goods
ever stops to think what 1t costs the merchants
OF this country year 10 satisfactorily respond
to the simple request?' asked the manager Of
one OF Chicsgo's greatest dry goods houses the
other day as he opened the thirty-eighth re-
quest found in single mail. Il had a talk
with the managers Of q dozen or more big
houses not long ago." he continued. and
among other things discussed was that OF Civ
ing away samples and sending out samples u
dry goods, &c, by statesmen. Finally we got
TO figuring on the matter The result was
almost appalling. Some Of us had been con-
nected with big factories in our time es
well as other large houses wholesale and retail.
We found that, placed At n conservative figure
there are more than $1,000. 900 worth of goods
gwen away, and consequently DESTROYED, in
samples every year IN the United States.
when you come TO figure this out il means
an average OF cents apiece for every man,
woman and child, including all the babies. in
the United States.
This S3,00O,000 or more eventually. of
course. comes out OF the pockets of the pur-
chasers, or, more properly speaking he con-
sumers Of dry goods. The sample feature OF
the dry goods business is at once one of ths
greatest nuisapces and blessings that we have
Where the nuisance comes in is easily 10 be
seen: the blessing of 1t is in the fact that ID
saves us-or, L should say, the dearly beloved
people-many thousand dollars which other
wise would go for the expense OF sending out
more travelling statesmen. Thousands Of dollars
worth OF goods are sent out every day TO retail
customers over the country from which We
never hear a word. But do we lose IL? Oh
however! We simply coHnt upon it 40 being
SO much clear loss necessary expense along
with clerk hire. taxes. &c, and ask the more
for the goods that we sell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26
THE POWER OF Iowa
a Young Girl Sacrifices Her Teeth Tor Hss
Young Man

- AouuB oirA cecriucee ner Teeth Tor H0B
Young Man
From the Boston Herald.
i've heard OF girl pawning her engage
ment ring to buy her lover Christmas present
but never heard anything stranger than 4
story told me while out west recently" said the
barber as he stropped his razor the other day,
I'm combination jewelry and pawn shop .
diamond pin was exhibited for sale. I, osugbS
the fancy OF q young lady. The more she sazed
on the pin the more she wanted it for shs man
she loved.
''she went homo and got all the money sAs
possessed. Coming back to the store she ssksA
the price Of the pin and found il few dollars
more than she had.
Ravens You any old gold that you oan turn
old gold at any time
The girl thoughts minute. Suddenly she
orightsned up and took q set Of teeth from hsr
mouth. The plate was Of solid gold.
Cant you use thatY she asked The paUn-
- shall have to weigh H. he said.
And to weigh il 1 shall have 10 knock IL
teeth or
Knock them of, then'
The broker did so. weighed the plate ana
found that its value made up the lack and 90
cents
THE girl took her ss cents and the diamond
and went out with handkerchief over her
mouth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26

From the kennebec (Me) Journal.
The name of Chief Justice Fuller having been
mentioned in connection with the next presi-
DENTAL nomination public attention has been
again directed to him and stories regarding his
boyhood are now in order. SMELL" as he is
called by the people Of OLD Town, lived in that
city as a schoolboy ten years. He was a
studious boy and terror in spelling schools
and in the lyceum where debates were held.
Nell took part often against grown folks,
and out Of one OF those discussions there grew
a quarrel between man now an ex-judge and
the present chief justice that has never healed
The ex-judge was a young school teacher then
and 'Melli' was in the second class in the
school In the lyceum one night the boy de-
feated the teacher in debate and got some ap-
plause. Full Of wrath the teacher sneeringly
alluded to his opponentas 'tow-headed strip
ling of a boy" Fuller retorted by saying If his
only fault consisted in being boy he thought
.'some time he should be ss big man a. the
teacher thought himself TO be, and that would
be great indeed The teacher slammed down
his desk cover and then went home. All that
term he ignored Fuller as q scholar. When the
ex-judge heard that Fuller had become chief
Justice of the United States he wanted to know
what in blanknation the people Of this country
were thinking about.
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read in the New York Tribune that q Gin
cinnati man sold . piece Of land for q. rs,
which was described inlthe deed: "The III ,0OOth
part Of an inch from the northeast corner Of
lot No. % and running south one-fourth Of an
inch; thence west to the back line Of said lot;
thence north one-fourth Of an inch; thence
east to point of beginning"
This is paraded the smallest real estate
Transaction on record. As usual. Chicago can
beat II. know a gentleman who holds by =
rek ulsr form Of real estate conveyance. duly
acknowledged, certified, sealed, delivered and
recorded. described portion OF an ordinary
city lot so small that the Cincinnati lot de-
scribed in the clipping could be divided into .
million times more proportions Of like size
than could the American continent into lots ~
large Is the Cincinnati property mentioned.
The following is the description: The east
vigintillioneth OF the east vigintilioneth" Of .
certain lot on lakewood boulevard, and the
owner supposes he has an estate Of some value
BY the sale conveyance, but courts and lawyers
know the deed 10 nonsense.
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Tarnsey's surprise may be imagined. when
having followed him to Boyle Heights, he saw
Sarvedra dismount before the handsome resi-
dence of his own friend, Mrs. Cummings, and
go within. Ten minutes later Tarnsey rang the
bell and was admitted by that lady herself. who
greeted him with mild surprise and genuine
pleasure. She conducted him to the library.
back of the parlor. Heavy curtains screened
the doorway between the two rooms. from the
front one OF which came an indistinct murmur
Of voices While they were still standing.
Tarnsey asked:
Who is the man who entered your door
quarter Of an hour ago."
~ "A young spaniard from San Diego" Mrs.
Cummings replied. HE comes to see the
Spanish teacher have employed"
The Spanish teacher?' repeated the young
man. '"N"e
=, Yes, Spanish is my latest fad-Spanish and
.ne mandolin applied to the athedral clergy
lor a teacher, and they brought me this Qiri.
She is angelic! You must know her father. he
lives near Hedgeway. Jurillo is the name"
there came sound of hurried words. of pas
slonate pleading words from beyond the closed
portlere, then a low distressed cry Tarnsey
hung aside the curtain and entered the room.
Lucia stood with her face turned away from
Saryedra. who. half kneeling, held her slender
wrist in grasp of steel His face was a mask
OF passionate emotion. She had given him a
final repulse, and his love and despair drove
him to frenzy. 1t was an immense mo-
ment, but short one. At sight Of Tarnsey,
white and towering, the Mexican dropped
Lucias hand, and paced the width of the room
between himself and the rival he had tried to
kill. He was coward at heart, and it required
only the menace of the Americans stern pres
ence to drive him pallid and shrinking from
the house; almost before they realized it he
WIS gone.
Lucia had sunk trembling upon the sofa, her
head bowed upon its cushioned arm. Tarnsey
was bending over her.
Look up, dearest senorita," ne was saying.
DO not shrink away from me or you will break
my heart. Mrs. Observation-Disclosures here
and say to this dear girl that you have known
say love her, pledge myself-all that am
and my whole life, to her happiness"
But Mrs. Cummings had left them alone, even
before the bowed head, with its dusky masses
OF fallen hair, had been tendery lifted and laid
on Tarnseys breast
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Going Too Far.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Have you any cold victuals" inquired the
rusty-looking pilgrim, "to spare for hungry
-
"No" snapped the woman at the kitchen
door.
Perhaps was wrong in asking for cold
victuals," he rejoined apologetically. III
had suggested tenderloin steak with baked
potatoes, madam. and cup of Cocoa"
You wouldn't have got that, either"
HIM My own preference, l acknowledge,
would have teen roast turkey with cranberry
sauce, chicken salad, a mOrsel Of Roquefort
cheese and French coffee, with perhaps
glass Of"
1T wouldn't have done you any good to ask
for that. either. you impudent insulting vaga-
bond! You ought to go to work.
MADAM" interpOsed the rusty tourist, with
dignity, ~ can overlook your total inability to
satisfy the gastronomic requirements Of man
with q somewhat fastidious appetite. but when
You apply offensive epithets and offer uusolic-
tied advice you are presuming altogether too
far. Madam, good morning."
And as he got around the angle of tho kitchen
he could plainly hear the dipperful Of hot
water strike the wall Of the house opposite
with horrible swish.
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"what Dreams May Come"
From the Bangor Commercial


1t was Monday evening that man went into
q Lewiston club room and sat down on top of q
radiator. 1t was cold, there being no steam in
it. In two minutes he was asleep, leaning back
against the wall, his feet dangling over the
edge Of the steam heater. Some of the men,
bers saw him and turned on the steam. ''It's
getting warm here. Mary" he mnttered In his
sleep, aud later, whats in the oven; more Of
them hard shells2" In another moment he
woke up and jumped OF the steam heater and
wont out the door like fash. Those who
looked from the window say that he sat down
in the snow bank By tbs sidewalk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26
Economy in Diamonds.

From the Detroit Free Press.
II have had my diamond engagement ring
three months now, and you can't imagine how
economical it H." sho said 70 her friend in the
street car.
sswhy, dear, how do you make that out2'
'Haven't worn pair Of gloves since I had
IL"
''But," asked the other. sit doesn't keep your
hands warm, does itY'
Doesn't it2 JUST try one yourself You've
NO idea how comfortable IL -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26

Mythological Flrsarma.
Miss Giddy-'I wonder what kind Of vsapoas
the ancient Amazons fought with2'
Professor Crabbe-"oh, powder and bang,
Ifancy-juss like their modern sistsra"-Irsm
Judge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26
RIPARIAN RIGHTS.
Ansehue Teal In two Talss.p
HERE Is A CERTAIN

HERE Is A CERTAIN
lovely valley in south
ern California, sur
rounded by an amphi-
theater Of mountains.
open on the southwest
to the sea. 1t is a high
valley or mesa. with n
climate as nearly per-
feet as any the earth af-
fords- Fresh breezes
from the snow-topped
Sierra Madre temper
the rays of the midday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26
Willing 10 BE Q Candidate.

Department Commander Of wiscsnsin
Major W. b. Upham announces that
he will accept the republican nomination fog
governor IL his friends see at 10 give 10 70 hin.
He has had the matter long under considseae
ton. He u nov in the south with his family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26

4 decree has been issued dissolvins -
boule, the Legislative chamber Of orsses,
and Axing May Is - the date fos The hslli,g
Of the elections for new member n ~
chamber viii meet on June g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-26

scARABs AND GOLDEN EYES FROM ANCIENT
EGYPT - SEALS FROM BABYLON AND FOSSIL
rRILoBrrEs - HORSE cHEsTNUrs, PoTAroEs
AND LUCK PENNIEs-souRcEs FROM WHENCE
SUCH sUPERsTITIoNs ARISE.
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1
Either it has flown hither itself or some one
has thrown it. In the former case it has life
and is to be feared; in the latter, he who threw
1t Is formidable.
PROOF AGAINST GHOSTS.
In this fashion the primitive man peoples the
world with ghosts. He cannot fight them with
ordinary physical weapons, because they are
invisible and so infinitely more powerful than
he. But he can defend himself to some extent,
perhaps, with charms. There are wise men in
every generation who profess to have the power
communicating with these unseen spirits. The
evident working OF good and evil influences in
nature proves that there are good spirits as
we'll as bad ones. These wise men are able to
secure the help Of the former and to placate or
render harmless the latter. They secure from
the ghosts the bestowal of protective qualities
upon certain objects, which they sell to other
human beings who enjoy no personal acquaint-
ance with the spirits. Such objects are worn
by persons who are SO fortunate as to secure
possession OF them and are called amulets.
THE INFLUENCE OF CHARMS.
Things not SO obtained may nevertheless
possess influence as charms. As in the case of
amber, they have mysterious qualities. Nobody
is able to explain these qualities, and therefore
they must be supernatural Objects particu-
larly ancient OF which no practical use is any
longer recognized, have presumably some &C.
cult property attaching to them The mere
fact that chance has directed the finding of a
penny In the street shows that the coin has
luck inhering IN it. Therefore, il carried about
in the pocket, it will presumably bring good
fortune. There is something decidedly mys-
terious about potato or horse chestnut As
germs they represent the reproductive func-
ton, which no man comprehends. Accord
ingly there is every reason for imagining that
they are OF service as charms. Even civilized
man is but child grown up. The beliefs en-
tertained by his savage ancestors still cling.
Like them he wears amulets and does not hest
tate to express his faith in them.
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had IN the city, Mrs. Cummings, whom he
had known in the east 'She.'' he thought
will not only let me talk of what fills nay heart
to aching. but will say something suggestive
and inspiriting.
He started out in the direction of her resi-
dence. band was playing in the plaza, OPP
posite the cathedral whose ancient bells still
vibrated with their vesper chimes 1t was one
Of the church's great days, and a service OF
many hours was in progress. Worshipers
came and went continually. group of horse
men had drawn up under the trees. They were
listening to the music, perhaps: or only loung
ing IDLY in their saddles and watching covertly
the women and young girls who througed the
plaza near tine fountain.
They were Mexicans and Tsrnsey's quick eye
singled out ons Of the group and never strayed
from that one. Instinctively ne planted HIM
self In an attitude OF defiance. His jaws were
set his hand clenched. What Pablo Sar-
vedra doing here? He was not listening to the
band eyeing the women, but his gaze
fixed steadily upon the cathedral door. Evil
IDENTIFY he was watching for the appearance OF
some one whom he believed to be within the
church. Tarnsey looked him over, his breast
swelling with jealous rage.
Sarvedra sat his black horse easily and well.
Cutthroat though he was, his personality had
certain charm. His right hand rested on his
thigh, holding jeweled whip. hand brown
and small, but strong and sinewy as the sword
hand of a matadore. Tarnsey was as sure that
that hand had once taken deadly aim ut him
Lucia account Jurillo had told the Mexican
where to find her. and had afterward refused to
tell him. Nevertheless, he would find her by
following Sarvedra; of that he felt certain. She
must choose between him ana his enemy
The long service over. the last worship
ers were departing, and company Of priests
in their cassocks passing out VI the sacristy
door, beyond the low ADOBE wall which inclosed
the cathedral q ounds. Sarvedcs with disap-
pointment in bis dark face, suddenly wheeled
his horse and galloped away. Tarnsey could
only note the direction ne took: pursuit on
foot was impossible. He walked the streets till
a late hour never thinking again OF bic pro-
posed xisit to Mrs. Cummings
The following day he changed his quarters
to the Pico House. thinking the location would
facilitate his getting another sight of Sarvedra.
shortly before dinner, as he stood in the yes
tibule, he saw Sarvedra, through vista of open
! DOORS Just entering the dining room Tarnsey
did not dine. He turned on his heel, went out
and engaged q saddle horse for the evening.
When Sarvedra mounted his black in front of
| the hotel Tarnsey was also in the saddle. Al
| ways at q distance which kept his preseuce and
purpose . secret, he Swallowed the Mexican for
aours.
About s o'clock Sarvsdra tnrned his horse in
the direction he had taken the evening before
when he left the plaza
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Yes" said Jurillo; while was away heard
much about anti-riparian clubs and associa-
tions- 1t Is In the politics now. l can do
nothing My animals can drink awhile longer
a. the santa inez, then the river goes dry and
we perish"
Nonsense, man. said Tarnsey, impatientlv.
the river will never be lower than it is now
A new ditch made upon correct Drinci
pies, from q point can show you within ten
minutes walk from your door, would irripa,e
all this group of farms, making them worth tSon.
sands where they are not worth hundreds "A
second Resource. you have a strong unfailing
spring In that nest of buttes over there Then
too. this is all artesian well land, and CAPTAIN
Scot' ana nave been talking OF coming down
here and helping you disaffec ted people to sink
such well, just to show you what it will do"
The Mexican took his pipe from his lips and
shook his head grimly. He was sitting under
the eucalyptus, and Lucia was beside him.
Tarnsey occupied a stool nearly in front of
them. At his last words, SO full OF hope and
practical suggestion, the girl who had been
| tanning herself sleepily while they talked
looked at him earnestly with expression of
grateful interest A few moments later he rose
TO go, and he stood before them all his
splendid height erect, he let his blue ewes rest
for a brief space upon Lucia; looking up she
received the full intensity of his glance which
sank and melted into her own dark orbs. till
they quavered and closed as though overcome
by a strong light
Just then horseman galloped up, and halted
not till he was in their very midst. He was
young and strong. dark Juriilo, and rode a
black horse. with juggling silver trappiugs He
lifted his sombrero, made . sweeping bow,
then sat erect and gszed about hun. JurilIo
grew animated He welcomed the newcomer
in Spanish. made him alght, and then turning
with a courteous air to his other visitor said:
'Senor Tarnsey. this Is my friend and the
| son of my friend, Pablo Sarvedra Batty, bring
another seat" he shouted. Monica, my wife.
| let us have some wine" He motioned Tarnsey
back to his stool. His good humor was bound
| less The wine was brought-a bottle of honey
sweet MuscateL
Weak stud" the old man said; ''but Lucia
| will taste other. 50 Pablo likes it, too"
| The young Mexican showed his white teeth
/ in a smile. but Lucias face gave no sign tina,
she had heard the Jest. Cards were produced
and Jurillo begged the American to take hand
with him against Lucia and Sarvedra.
Il could not play against your daughter"
said our friend, but il / NAV be her partner,
think / can show some skill"
| ''All's one." said the host; cts the psstime
Tn af.er." But Sarvedra lowered his heavy
/ brovs-
At the end Of an hour Tarnsey again rose to
60. and this time no objection was made.
While the men were lignting cigars Lucia
slipped away. When Tarnsey went to his
horse, on the opposite side Of the houss, be
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-27

ate asking for Information concerning an
international monetary conference. The
presidents letter is addressed ITO the Sen
ate," and reads: 81 have received the
resolution OF the senate of April o.
and in response thereto beg re-
spectfully to inform the senate than in
my opinion it would not be compatible with
the public interest to lay before the senate
=. this time the information requested: but
that at the earliest moment after definite
Information can properly be given all the
facts and any correspondence that may
take place will be submitted to congress.
Will Pounce on Opportunity.
ut may not be inappropriate, however,
to say here that believing that the full use
Of silver as coin metal upon an agreed
ratio by the great commercial nations of
the world would very highly promote the
prosperity of all their people, l have not
Yet any favorable opportunity pass.for the
promotion of that most desirable result,
or if free international silver coinage is
not presently attainable then to secure the
largest practicable use of that metal"