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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02

content to save" as in the old days most men
..sayed up" All the same. he has today the
KEYS of a safe deposit vault in which he keeps
about $500, 600 OF government: bonds and per
cent interest suffices him. il seems. Scanlan,
too is wealthy. and he will die surrounded by
all the luxuries human skill and tender solici-
tude can plan for him; but he is not
half so rich AS Murphy, because, in
the first place, n manager has justly
enough, however,) enjoyed half the profits of
Seaman work, and, again, because Seaman,
to come back to our first remark, has gone the
pace. The gaming table. the wine bottle and
the charms Of fair women are costly. Seaman
has footed the bills and the summing up is
heavy. Poker and faro fascinated this man.
He could play . day and half at a stretch, he
was won't to boast He could bet so long as his
check book was in his pocket And twas his
habit in contradistinction to the WEIGHING
propensities OF some actors who. unlike Scan
Ian, loved the notoriety OF the faro bank--to
pay in full whenever he lost. He was noted as
a dead square man. No game was closed to
him, as many game was to louder-mouthed
but closer-fsted Thespians. He never went to
court when tho cards ran against him. He
never squesled
SOMETHING ABOUT SEAMAN.
To look at him on the street you would never
recognize in the undersized, black-eyed dark
haired, nervous little fellow, whose smile was
genial and whose greeting was always CHEEKY,
the rollicking and apparently good-siied hero
of miles Aroon" and ..Mavourneen." His
stage makeup was singularly deceptive, because
1t made him handsome and Of athletic build.
His voice had lost its old sweetness since 1889,
when n tour Of Texas exhausted him physically
and mentally. A pretty woman's face ever had
a fascination for this actor, yet he was not what
Is called masher among actors. 1t is no Sc
cret that even within the past few months he
had paid assiduous court to a handsome bur-
lesquer at Roster 4 Bial's beer hnll, where the
crowd is always lively and the tempo is always
presto In vain his vito hadguarded him from
the dressing room to his cab. He was master,
and his will was law. The finger of fate can
make a marx in Scanlan's case. Two years
ago he was conspicuous volunteer at the big
benefit in the Academy of Music to Tony Hart.
that other victim of paresis whose career was
analogous in so many respects to that Of Scan
Ian. They had long been friends, for indeed
they were much alike in habits. In the old
green room Of the historic Academy, Seaman
already eccentric at times, but not to degree
visible TO his associates-chatted and mourned
over the fate Of poor Tony. Il pray to God"
he said to an actor who tells the coincidence
today, that may never meet the fate of Tony
Hart. II felt it coming and they went to put
me In an asylum I'd brain myself" And in
all his lucid moments during the week proceed
ing his collapse he had begged his wife not to
send him to q mad house. 1t seemed to be his
only fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
THE ORIGIN OF AN OLD SONG.
''The Old Oaken Bucket" Said to Have Bee
COMPOSED in n saloon.

There have been several versions of the
origin Of The Old Oaken Bucket" says Geo.
NJ Young in the January Ne,o England Maya
zine. The most widely circulated and popu-
larry believed is as follows: When Woodwork
was Journeyman printer in an Office on the
corner OF Chatham and Chamber streets In
New York, near by in FRANKFORT street was a
saloon kept by . man named Mallory, where
Woodwork and several particular friends used
to resort. One afternoon the liquor was IN
usually exec llent and Woodwork seemed in
spired by it. After taking draught he
set his glass on the table and, smackinp
his lips, declared that Mailory's eau
de we was superior to anything he had
ever tasted No, said Mallory, you are mis-
taken; there Was one thing which in both our
estimations surpassed this in the way Of drink
ing. What was that? asked Woodwork du-
biously. The draught of pure spring water
that we used to drink from the old oaken bucket
that hung In the well after our return from the
field on hot day in summer. A teardrop
glistened Tor moment in Woodworth's eve.
True. true! he replied, and shortly after
quilted the place. He Immediately returned
to the office, took q pen, and in half an hour
The Old Oaken Bucket was ready in manuscript
to be embalmed in the memories of succeeding
generations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
justified in Holding Out.

from tine COMIC
A story is told of well-known judge who ID
noted for his fondness in conveying to Jurors
in his charges to them his own opinions in re-
gard to the merits OF the case. In one case he
had done SO with great plainness, but to his
amazement the jury remained out for hours
without coming to an agreement The judge
inquired Of the officer what was the matter and
learned from him that one juror was holding
out against the other eleven. He sent for the
jury at once, and. stating to tho jury that be
had plainly intimated how the case ought to be
decided, said he understood tho one juror wal
standing out against the other eleven. He pro-
cseded to rebuke the juror sharply. The obsti
nate juror was nervous little man, and 40 soon
~ the judge was done he arose and said:
"iour honor, may I say word?"
have you to say?'
We'll, what wanted to say u, I am the only
fellow that's on your side"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
From the Minneapolis Tribune.

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
You know old Aaron Meadows that used to
live on the banks of the Kankakee river in
Stark county," said visitor at the Nicollet
House yesterday while talking with an Indi-
ana friend. There was no poetry or senti-
ment about Aaron, and figures Of speech
were wasted on him. Last summer Aarons
wife died very suddenly. and it broke the
old man all up. He in some way seemed to
shrink and grow older. One day he was lean
ing on the bars, thinking OF her, no doubt, as
he always was, when 81 Hopkins rode up and
passed the time O day with him. 81 hadn't
seen Aaron since his wife died, and SO he says
to the old man, kind of tender like: Wall,
Aaron. poor Martha has gone over the river,
has she!
Aaron looked up at him in surprise, and
then said bitterly and with tears in his voice:
Over tho river! No. she amt. She dead,
b'gosh! Deader'n smelt!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02

mo, please" once wrote . lady to Q friend,
when come to zee you don't treat me as one
OF the family. When 1 hear that promise I
stay away. / ike, when 1 60 out, to be com
pany.' l like to consider guests who come to
see me as COMPANY Other people may pre-
tend 10 the contrary. 1t Is all humbug. When
my friends come to my house do as would
be done BY receive them in q decent dress.
l take OFT my hair crimpers entertain them
IN the parlor and have something which con-
slider good for tea. The little veil Of mystery
which let fall over the kitchen and its occu-
pant 10 very comfortable to all Of us neither
convey them into the back basement nor to the
sky psrlor. put my best foot foremost. and ]
do 1t because love my friends and respect ~
hands. myself included"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
Written for The Evening Star.
Morning.

Der hill and vale solemn stiffness feigns
And folds the earth in natures mystic sleep,
While from the unknown, infinite domains
The twinkling stars their gentle vigil keep.
But now the lights Of heaven, one by one,
AS dew drops sparkling in the summer field,
Grow faint and disappear before the sun
Fen ere his fugent splendor is revealed
Fer see! the shrouded distant hills grow bright,
While whispering melodies the day proclaim;
The radiant sun dspcs the darksome night
His slumbring mistress to again reclaim!
With fond caress he wakes the blushiny earth
And wondrous life once more is given birth,
CLIFFORD HOWARD.
January 2, 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
apron will be more durable than At first sight
CHINA DECORATIONS.

CHINA DECORATIONS.
On the china, which was painted this holiday
season by amateurs the bow-knot fancy was
developed likewise. snd square ,bonbon box
is a pretty example Of the style. On a ground
work Of pale green a wreath OF pink flowers,
with pink ribbon waving in and out, was
painted. The simulated ribbons in
the china. which cross the box, with the bow
knot handle on the top. are in the rich gold
which adds 80 mich to any china. The initial
of the recipient is on one side, making a very
tasteful and useful souvenir. A novelty in
china of which l saw two examples of amateur
work, is a paper weight for desk, which is
easy 70 use and decorative. Both are painted in
Dresden designs with one large bunch of flow
ers and scattered smaller ones anda filigree gold
border and knob on top. touched up with gold
IN the same way. These arc decided novelties,
and, as very few could be found for decorating,
they are not likely to become hackneyed al
present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
Precious Love Letters,

From the Chicago Tribune
''What is in the psckage?" asked the clerk
at the express Office, proceeding to al out .
blank
"Old letters" replied the young woman.
'Value2" mechanically inquired the clerk.
Fifty thousand dollars"
And the plaintiff in the breach Of promise
case OF Joone against De Cember, who had
just RENTED q batch Of documents to her
lawyer, walked out Of the express Office with q
vivid but business-like CLEAN in her eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
Why He Complained Of the wsssr.

From the Pittsburg Chronicle.
THE drinking water here 10 absolutely vile. :"
said . visitor to the city. "Don't you think
SOP"
TIN not complaining"
'You are not! You're the Arst person I've
met who hasn't found fault with III What's ths
reason?"
Tho fact that sell beer may have some
thing 10 do with II"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
From Life.

Pater-"So tomorrow's Lord Engie's birth
day. eh2 Well, as his fiancee suppose you're
expected to give him q handsome present or
two?''
The daughter-"Why, yes--of course"
Pater-"Then Tn going to let you give him
q receipted bill for every dollar he owes me
and frst-class ticket to Liverpool"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
A Nice Distinction.

From the indianapolis Journal.
"Poor old Lushforth fell down and broke the
trestle Of his nose"
Don't you mean the bridge?"
"You might call it bridge, but - NO water
passes under it I thought the other word
better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
On the Ton Floor.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Sykes: ITS frightfully cold draueht that
comes mp that elevator"
Ardup: II don't mind The draushA It's tie
bulls that como mp IL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02

Mr.. Mcspout (aftsr service) ~ vas glad %
notice that my sermon affected you 30 pro-
foundly, Sister Winch saw you weeping -
the Close Of the discourse"
Mrs winch-"'Twarn't that parson- ny
gran'son here give me Q kyann lozcnger in
place Of ep'mint, an when git him home Tn
s-goin' ter thin out two good slipper solss %
him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02
NOVELTIES IN DolLIEs.


As usual doilies were given and received, and
some novelties in their adornment are seen. A
pretty little one for cake plate or any similar
use has a center Of linen cambria and o lace
work border, made Of honiton lace braid, but
ton-holed down SO as to form u wheel-like de-
sign, white sewing silk being used for the but
ton-holing and the lace stitches which connect
the wheels. This is q new kind Of lace work
and may be adapted to many things. being
very snowy in effect A household journal for
the present month has an article devoted to
this use Of lace brads and it will doubtless be
suggestive to many needleworkers.
Another beautiful specimen Of embroidery
which saw Is Of the most intricate drawn
work. wide bot Ter On center square OF
linen, which ID 1inia5tive compared with the
edge. The inserwes wing Of fine thread in the
lace-like web 10 wonderful to those who have
no skill 10 that kind of work. A dainty apron
for covering a dark dress where delicate
work is in the hands 10 of white India silk
with o wide hem on the bottom and narrow
one on the sides, ali hemstitched by hand.
The wide strings Of the silk have also deep
hem across the ends, hemstitched like the
rest A. white silk Of this kind washes, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-02

Better love perfume in the empty bowl
Than wines nepenthe for the aching soul;
Sweeter than song that ever poet sung.
It makes the old heart young.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
BERING SEA CASE,
Arrangements Being Dindo to Enforce Il
Terms OF This Country.

arrangements Being 0lndO TO Enforce tho
Terms OF This Country.
WASHINGTON, D. G., March 1l.-Gen-
eral Foster, OF the state department,
who is assisting the President in the
Bering Sea fisheries negotiations, had a
long conference at tho navy department
to-day with Secretary Tracy and Com
modore Ramsay. chief of the bureau OF
navigation. The conference, it is
thought, related to the consideration OF
the course to be pursued by the navy
in entorolng the contention OF this gov
ernmentthat the Pelagic scalingin Ber-
ing Sea should be wholly suspended
pending the settlement by arbitration
OF the controversy between the United
States and Great Britain.
Ii Great Britain declines the Presi-
dents proposition for renewal OF the
modus yivendi, this government will
no doubt send all the available vessels
at its command to Boring sea as soon as
possible to control its approaches and
prevent the entrance Of all sealing yes,
sells, American as well as others. The
naval vessels that can be used ior this
service are the Charleston, Baltimore
and Ranger, at San Francisco, the
Mohican. now on her way to Port Or
chard, Washington, with tho Nipsic in:
tow, and the Yorktown and Baltimore
now en- route to San Francisco from
Calao. The revenue cutters Bear, Rush
and Corwin, now fitting out at San
Francisco for their annual cruise to the
seal islands, will also assistin the work
OF policing the restricted waters.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
BREAKFAST BUDGET.

The exclusive authorization to is
sue an English translation OF Memoirs
OF the Baron dc Marriott, which have
created unusual interest in Paris, has
been acquired from tho Baron's repro
sentatives by Longmans, Green & Co.
They will publish the work Immediate
~ both in New York and London.
A section OF roadway under the gate
leading to the departure platform OF the
st. Fancras terminus, London, has for
years past been paved with India rub
Der, and many people must have been
pleasantly surprised at the deadening OF
sound when passing over it on wheels
and at the grateful elasticity to the
tread when traversins it on foot.
Tho recent earthquake gave good
many Eastern tourists at Los Angeles
"a bad half hour" Ono guest at AHEAD
ing hotel rushed panic-stricEen into tho
bar-room, clad ina night shirt, over
which he had buttoned his vest, a pair
OF boots, and carrying an umbrella IN
der his arm. He would have rushed
out into'the street but for the clcrk.
In this country the speeches OF public
men arc appreciated all tho moro heart
lily because. their influence tends DIN
crensethe circulation Of the newspapers.
In Germany the young emperor can
boast that one speech OF his has had
the unprecedented result OF leading 10
the suppression OF eight newspapers.
A New Yorker couldn't get bread,
meat rest for thu nsk intr 81 ba com
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
PERSONAL POINTS.

Thomas Parr, who was born in Shrop-
shire, England, in 1883, lived until lie
killed himself from ovcreating in the
year 1885, when ho had attained tho
great age OF l52 years. Ito lived in
three centuries. and titled tho soil until
after the end OF his both year. D
a bronze statue OF tho lato. John
Plankington, of Milwaukee, Is to DO set
up in tho lobby OF tho hotel in that city
which bears his name. r. II. Park Is
tho sculptor commissioned by tho fam
lily to perform tho task NJ
An old friend OF Conkling says that
his farorito poet was Byron, many OF
whose longer poems he could repeat
word for word. He knew tho Bible
from lid to lid and was fond Of quoting
from it. 1ua
Prince Bismarck carries q stick when
no walks, but not as q means OF sup
port. He carries it across his back
between his shoulders, and its only
use, II it has any Mt all, is to keep him
erect. @ Es
Rev. ]. G. Schwerin, Congregation.
alist minister who died. last week Mt
Eau Claire, Wis, was n noted hunter,
and was for many years generally con-
sidercd the best rifle shot in the north
west.
"The Parseo Merchant" that famous
preacher Of free tradc who was known
less widely by tho nNmo of J. S. Moore,
died in Now York last Saturday evening
in his sevonty-frst year.
James Berry, tho public cxccutioncr
in England, who has hanged 200 Grimm
ais, is announced for lecturing tour in
America, the subject to DO Capital
Punishment" 5Is
William Writ Henry, OF Richmond, is
said to be grandson Of Patrick Henry.
lie is lawyer and an authority on all
matters pertaining to the history OF Vir-
GINA. 5SI,9
Miss Susan B. Anthony has had her
numerous honors rounded of by SOU
venir spoon that bears her likeness and
her motto, political Equality"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
Tho Two Parties and the Quorum.

The Two Parties and the Quorum.
Mr.. Reed comes back ut tho Demo
Gratis with almost q savage force. They
accused him OF violating the constitu-
ton in countinga quorum when no saw
n quorum present. The supreme court
declares that way OF dealing with tho
matter reasonable and constitutional.
Mr.. Reed directs tho attention OF the
country to the fact that in spite OF this
decision the Democratic speaker,
backed by his party in the house, vio-
lates the constitution by insisting on an
acting quorum, which permits members
to sit in their seats and protest that
they are absent.
Mr.. Rccd's'point is full OF tho sturdy
horse sense for which he is famous. No
Democrat, however shrewd, can get
away from this presentation OF tho case.
Tho fact is that the more tho matter is
discussed the more the country becomes
disguised with the Democratic behavior
in the quorum matter.
That party is not in shape to draw
down on itsolf the public disgust in ull-
limited quantity.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
MORNING SMILES.

Biggs-"Lets start newspaper. You
furnish tho money and I'll supply the
brains" Diggs-"Agreed. Ii we both
put in our whole capital we shall have
the satisfaction Of knowing that We can
never lose anything"-Boston Trans
cript.
Frank-"D'you know, l heard the
other day that the blocks from which
they print those tive-hundred-dolla
billsin America, take nearly wear to
engraye.n E!la-"oh, really l sup
pose that's why they're SO expensive. y
Judy. %. ~
Judge-"Why, sir, did you knock the
plaintiff down and nlaltreat him in such
an unseomly manner?" Defendant
"Well, you see, y'r honor, he pointed a
pistol at me. Ididn't know it wasn't
loaded. Indianapolis Journal.
Lady" Why did you have your dogs
tail cut OFF," Boy-"To mako him more
attoctionate. Lady-Hem! Did that
do it?' Boy-"Yes'm. He can wag all
the time now without gettin' tired."-
Good Ns,rs.
Policeman-"You como right along
with me-" Inebriatc-"T some 9TH
or fellow. Don't tako me. I'm an un-
lucky cuss. Every time I promenade
with policeman I get locked up."-
Texas Sijtings.
Watchmaker-"N1y trade is 20 run
down that Iguess I'll have to make an
assignment" Lawyer-"Well,.. don't
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
An Ahlo I,nscnl,a Fail.

Tho downfall Of Mercicr, the French
Canadian politician, Is another reminder
that even in politics dishonesty is dan.
gorous. Some escape, but the dishonest
man is always in danger OF detection.
Mercior had displayed unusual ability
MS public man; and he had such a hold
on tho people us to insure him long
political life II no conducted himself at
all .wclla Ho might have been 4 trick
stcr-anything but a convicted thief
and ho could have held on. The very
vulgarity OF his crimo overthrow him.
He was n Canadian Tweed Of higher
position andlessopportunlty for money
making than hia great excmplar, but
ms far as his chance went no was a
worthy disciple. Tho government cast
him down and now tho people have
tramplol on him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-03-12
MoRGANTowN NOTES.
Sewsy Notes from tho Seat of tho Str

Sewsy Notes from tho Sent OF tho s,rto
University.
Sptcfa! Correspondence Of The Iatali0eneer
MoRdANrowS, March 1l.-since tho
last meeting OF tho faculty there have
been several mysterious dlsappcarances
from among the students. The matter,
however, is generally understood, ms
dismissals nro now publicly announced
only in cases where criminal actions are
the cause OF the expulsion. The faculty
is forced, nj leust onco a year, to go
through n weoding.out process in order
to keep up the moral and intellectual
tone of tho students rs class. But this
Is u sign OF strength rather than weak
ness, for 1t shows that the institution is
under firm management, which IL very
essential to success.
Tho executive committee OF tho board
OF regents has detailed Prof. Emory to
buy tho machinery necessary in his do
partment OF mechanic arts. They APP
proprlatcd $4,000 to this purpose aud
Prof. Emory Is to invest 1t in what he
considers the most practical way.
Inc University engineering corps arc
at work, surveying and laying OH INTO
lots q large plat OF ground north OF the
town and below the university build
ings. The work OF building will soon
BIO commenced OH this ground and 1t is
expected that tho borough limits will
be much extended in this direction.
Eleven thousand dollars electric light
stock has been secured and Engineer
Sands, from Fairmont, is making pro-
parations for the construction OF the
plant. Tho executive committee OF the
board OF regents OF the university have
ordered tho wiring Of tho now com
mencement hall, and tho wiring OF the
new court house has also been ordered
for. tho use OF electric lights.
Hon. George G. Sturgiss has Just re-
turned from the east, where he has been
IN tho interest OF tho railroad extension
north OF Nlorgantown. He reports that
the officials oil the B. & 0. have decided
to commence tho extension sof their
line, which only reaches to this place,
and tho engineers for the survey will
soon be here.
Col. R. G. Fast, Of this place, was re-
Gently MADE an associate momber OF the
military service institute ut Governors
Island, Now York harbor. As there
are only about fifty people in tho United
States holding these positions it is CON
-sidered quite an honor 10 be thus recog-
niZed.
Anumbcr Of prominent business men
OF this place have formed what is called
the Evans Driving Park Association. 1t
is proposed to improve the driving park
already in use, and to arrange for coun-
ty fairs.
The members Of the Tygard Manuiac-
turing Company, the Fordice Bros and
Garrison Bros, have dissolved partner
ship. The business will hereafter be
run by the Garrison Bros.
Last night Lieutenant Frank Ramsey,
entertained the field and staff officers OF
the cadet corps. Lieutenant and Mrs.
Ramsey are very pleasant entertainers.