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Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

''It once cost me $50 to shoot at my self, said Frank E. Blair tU the Story Tslfers' Club that was holding an in formal session on the sidewalk at the Southern. 'I got into Q Baltimore hotel very late one night and very tired 4 thunder storm was raging at the time, and am as afraid of light ming as sweet girl graduate of a mouse, 50 I turned of the light, intending Co disrobs in the darkness. I had taken my pistol out Of my pocket to place it under my pillow, when there was Q blinding flash of lightning. l caught sight of a vlllaiuous looking fellow not 10 feet distant with pistol in his hand He was standing in crouching, ex- peetant attitude and I felt sure that his intention was to murder and rob ne. Who's there?' I called, but got no re- ply. I grssped my pistol firmly and advanced a step or two. There was another flash of lightning, and there was the villain, almost within arms length. gun in hand, 1 pulled the trig- ger twice There were two stunning reports and crashing of glass Then I realized that had done it--made an ass of myself I sat down on the edge of the bed, ashamed to turn on the light It was full length mirror l had shot my own shadow to smith ereens-had mistaken myself for cut- throat. Globe Democrat
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

Pilsbury Hodgkins, better known as "Chips" tue veteran Wells, Fargo X Go. s Express messenger, died in this city this week He came to California in lS49, and in 1851 he carried letters and packages through the mining camps from San Francisco, Saeramen- to, Stockton and Marysyille, to do which he travelled on white mule From 1856 to 1870 he was the compa- ny's messenger to Stockton and until 1877 to San Diego Down to 1886 he lad charge of the steamer department, aRd until December 1891, was in the collection department S. F. Mining and Scientific Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
pnesn,t Lihe pnliermen.

There is horse in this town which las a double mission in life One part if it is to get to fires as rapidly as possi. pie with ton or two of apparatus be. lind 1t; the other is Go make as many Facancies as possible in the police force, The animal is a valuable one, well trained and good to look at, For the iremen it has a professional regard, to. ward citizens in general it has the aaughtiness which generally goes forth with place in the public service, but toward policemen it displays the tiercest of antiquities. The horse belongs to one of the companies stationed far down Nwn, and the engine house is rather sraInped People having occasion 10 snter the place have to pass close to the lnimals stall, and as result the mem her of tte police force who has business In the house is likely to have lively lime of it. To be safe he has to climb around back of tender and then make his way along with tho caution needed to keep him out of range of the horses Soofs.
 If he comes near the animal, it is q bite or a kick, according to the end which is approached The iiremen who are thoroughly acquainted with the pe- culiarities ot the steed have a very req sonable explanation of it's aversion to brass buttons, It Is that at some time D policeman ombbed it, at time when Che excitement of fire made him for get that perhaps horse may have n longer memory than taxpayer and more time to devote to carrying out schemes of revenge. Ever since that day no policeman has been able to ap- proach the horse without having good reason to repent his temerity New York Times
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
Street Car Com panies Not l,cspon.li,

An incident of special interest in con nection with the electric street car line of Halle, Germany, is that the German government stopped the running of the electric cars immediately after the opeu- ing ceremony, because they interfered with the proper working of the tele- grams and telephones The case came before the law courts and the iudges de- cided in favor of the railroad company. stating that the streets of a city were in- tended for general traffic, and that their course could not be altered but that the postal authorities could easily make any necessary deviation in the line of the telegraph and telephone wires so as to place them beyond the influence of the electric lines, which use the rails aud earth for the return circuit. New York Telegram
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
Alhlctics ln n Thrnter.

on one occasion during Mrs. Langtry's tenancy of the St. James theater, ath- letic sports were held on the stage after the evening performance, in which not only the members of the company, but also Mrs, Langtry and her sister took part. One rather novel event, which was confined to the stage hands, was race from the stage to the gallery in the center of which Mrs Langtry's hand kerchief had been suspended. This was awarded to tho fortunate winner, to- gether with substantial monetary ad- dition. London Tit-B Bits.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
Only Man I..er KInea hr . aletcor


 To the writers certain knowledge there is but cue case ou fsaord where q humau being has been killed by aD acro- lite or fali Ui mettoac stone The fa tality mentioned occurred ia Whetstole township, Crawford county O.. in 1875. and is recorded iu ,he Bucyrus Journal as follows:
 AS David Misauthaler. the famou, stockngn, of Whetsfouc township. vas driving bis cows to the barn alout day light tni5 morning la Wa struck by an aerolite and instantly killed Ituppc,.rs as if the stone had come down from direction litt!e wes of south, striking the man just under or on the right shoulder passing obiqEely through him from the right shoulder Go just above the left hip, msryiug tho greater portion Of his body under itself in the soft cuth. The stone is about thc size of wooden water Lucket, and appears to be composed Of pyrites of iron,-~Phl- adelphia Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
A snnth African Animal.

There is curious looking animal in South Africa that looks for all tho world like a piece of toast with four legs, Q head and a tail It resembles a pussy cat about the forehead and ears. but its nose is distinctly that of q rat, while it's tail is not very dissimilar to that of 6 fox This strange animal is called tho aardwolf, and doubtless dwells in South Africa because, judged by bis looks, ho would not be admitted into good animal society anywhere else.-Harper's Young poor,1o
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
An Air Tight rri.on.

While some men were squaring the trunk of an oak they had just felled they suddenly started back in astonishment on seeing hideous toad about the size of a large bullets egg incrusted in the tree4 inches in from the bark and l5 feet from the root Though mangled by the ax the creature still moved, but 1t appeared old, thin and decrepit, 4 careful examination revealed no en- trance to it's prison house London Tit Rite
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
snni.es rnnt elimh rrees.

Those pit yipers without rattles which belong to the Old World (TrimeresurD are Indian, and dozen different species are given and described by Mir. Boulen- ger. They are robust snakes. with rather short tails, which can strongly grasp, ard thus they are enabled to climbabout trees which form their natural habitat
 Quarterly Review
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

The horses intelligence has been se marked by every nation, ancient and modern, that he has always been taken as symbol of the human intellect or understanding. Hence in tae mythology of all nations be has been used as a sym bol of the intellectual principle.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
Saturday, September IT, 1892.

Wm. s. Daney, of Deadwood, s. D., is the last man claiming to have diseov- cred the famous Host Cabin" mine This time it is in the western part of the Black Hills, many miles from a set clement The discoyerer claims to have found room hewn ont of the rock, and m it was human skeleton and S25, 900 ia gold nuggets
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

The harbor of New Haven, England. presents an excellent exam le of the ez- tensive use of plastic unset concrete, this material having been almost exclu- siyely used in the conEruction of that massive brealwater.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

The poor of Paris know how to spend c little money in way that approaches the genteel At the tables in front Of the cafes they sip their cheap rcd wine with the air of persons of leisure.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

No opening could be discovered through which an enormous beetle came 10 be inclosed in solid log of wood which was discovered in ships hold in Portsmouth,
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

"Maria Jane, said fond mother the other morning to her daughter. did Daniel ,iamieson kiss you on the steps last night|
 No mamma; he did not.
 If the fond parent had said "lips" in> stead of steps, it would have troubled Maria Jane to reply. Exchange.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

old books are not forged. It has been tried, but the deception is sure to be dis cred. The old paper and old type can not be made now,
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17

Abul- -Hassan, an Arabian horologist who lived in the Thirteenth century, was the first man to introduce the eaup. honr theory.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
Knights Of pythias.

Regular meeting of Pinal Mountain Lodge No. IT., Tuesday night of each week at Ma. sonic Hall. All brothers in good standiuS are cordially invited.
 THos. W CrRNow, c, C.. " ' WENrHoEF. K. R. s.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-09-17
nard Zines.

Employment Agent Whats the mat, ter with that last place?
 Domestic The missus do have cut glass tulnblers phwat cosht wan dollar d pace, m she says Oi must pay fnr all l break. Sure Old niyer have any wage ct all at aA.-New York Weekly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
Letter 10 Secretary Blaine ON the SUNLESS
by an American Missionary. .fFT

n Letter 10 Secretary Blaine ON the Suhteue
by an American Missionary. lfgy
The following letter has been addressed 6y
DIR. ID. ]. Mcgowan. for many wears an An,esi-
can missionary in China, 60 the Secretsryi4
State through the L. S. consul general at slang
hal and the U. S. legation at Peking: 1t'fr
SHANGHAI, March 81, 1884 !,
sir-Lest IL be considered prescriptions IN
me, private citizen In China, TO address the
chief OF the Department of State on the SUBJ
lect OF Chinese immigration, plead In extenusr
non that IN respect Of age, and in respect q
period Of residence, I am the senior American
resident in China
So far as l am capable of understanding the
view which China takes Of the situation. she
does not desire TO see the United Sstes flooded
oy her proletariat Certainly she has little rea-
son 70 desire such = contamination ,inasmueh AZ
thls empire already Possesses vast regions in
the north OF fertile. virgin soil. while in the
tropics illimitable regioss invite immigration
from her southern provinces. Moreover. Chirfsr-
men who return from n few years' residence IA,
the United States are less easily controlled ~
the msndarinate than those who have never
ideas. - -
What China has a right 10 demand and what
our country is bound TO concede IL TO be treated
as an equal. Self-respect, the duty she owes 20
ner people and the position which she desires 10
maintain among civilized states impose on her
the necessity Of contending for reciprocal con-
cessions.
In view Of these considerations Il seems that
the unsatisfactory and anomalous relations
which now exist might be corrected by an inn
migration reciprocity treaty. fixing the num-
Der OF citizens of each state TO be admitted TO
reside in the other. Undoubtedly difficulties
will attend the solution Of the imbroglio ON
these lines. but the statesmanship OF the two
countries is not likely 10 find them insGrmount-
able. A modus vivendi can surely be devised
on some basis of this kind.
As regards Americans in China they do not
apprehend that the threats Of reprisals that
they have heard are well founded and vet they
are solicitous that the land in which thew re-
side should feel that lite honor is not impugned by
their country. With unprecedented unaninity
citizens. official, secular and missionary, con-
cur in these views
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16
MIR. THOMPSON As A DELEGATE.
What He Says About His Election In the
Washington District.

A Washington dispatch TO the Baltimore SUN
states that there IL n movement on foot 10 con-
test the seat Of Charles Thompson, who was re-
Gently elected from the Washington district OF
Alexandria county, Va, TO the democratic state
convention which meets in Richmond. Va, next
Thursday. II is stated that he is not eligible
as he is only summer boarder in Alexandra
county, and further that his election us delegA.e
to the recent democratic convention of this Dis
trict is evidence that he regards himself as Q
resident of this District The dispatch also
states that the friends Of Cleveland in Ale,an-
dria will endeavor TO have Mr.. Thompson ex-
cluded from the convention.
Mr.. Thompson was this morning by Q
STAR reporter and he said in reference 10 these
statements that they were the exact reverse of
the truth. Instead Of being resident OF this
city and boarder in Alexandria county no
owns property in the latter place, has his home
there, where il has been located over year. He
has boarded in this city for two or three months
this winter. As TO his sitting in the
District convention, he said that body was un-
known TO law, suffrage did not exist in the
District. The convention was simply meeting
together OF democrats under such rules and reg
ulations as they fit to adopt He had 40
much right to go TO the convention a delegate
as any one else. He said that the democratic
voters in the Washington district had made no
protest and il opposition TO him made il
would come from the Cleveland men who hoped
In this way TO reduce by one the opposition 10
their favorite in the state convention.
With Mr.. Thompson representing the WASH
ington district, Mr.. Frank Hume the jefferson
district and James Z. Clements the Arlington
district, Alexandria county will send a solid
anti-Cleveland delegation 70 the Richmond con-
vention. At least that is Mr.. Thompson's esti-
mate, and he also says that the delegates viii be
divided very evenly between the Cleveland and
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A Mad Dog in Church,

While the congregation were listening to the
services in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal
Church, Washington Square, New York, yester-
day afternoon, q dog, foaming at the mouth,
ran into the church from the street and down
the main aisle. Immediately there was panic
And women and children screamed with fright
Aqtnfent Wray Of the Salvation Army, who was
Entered, with the help Of other members, sue
5000 IN chasing the dog into the street. The
&e& Ees finally captured, after running about
p Washington Square for some time, and Oficsr
Thompson Of the Mercer street station dis
1atened him with o couple Of shots from his
revolver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

SPRINGS FAMILIAR SIGNS.
There's soda water sizzle
In the air;
And one moment brings Q drizxle;
Next it's fair;
And the girl whose charms are many
Eats ice cream with Dick or Benny,
And the young men haven't any
3 Cash to spare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16
Around the World ON . Bicycle.

Eank LEM, the well-known wheelman, left
Pittsburg at o'clock yesterday morning for
his bicycle trip around the world. He will be
absent two years. He was given quite send
off by his cycler friends, number of them rid
ing as far as Brownsville with him. He will 20
to New York via Cumberland, Baltimore and
Washington. From New York the real grid
ling tour will begin. Mr.. Lenx has q camera
with him and will write articles for the mags-
zine paying his expenses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

FOE S sALE-IN THE MOST DESIRABLE, PART
ns5
to door; comm unieaiing rooms; closets iatrobs
Fosb sod
EOR RENT-A LARGE MANSION, COMMAND.
'SsSs SS5 '!f lVs eSssss
sslCAKoMA"-7-RoOM COTTAGE; ONLY MN
SsIss i The ideal s
sqsis to ss shi: ioaS R
EoR sALE-l4 ACRES; LARGE NINE-ROOM
bar. and ssr % Under bath
pond beautiful shade large lawn ali kinds Of fruit
mona 1 VISTA a3 EEck f SSsgsG
81 Market space NV. inyl3-3t
FOR sALE-THE lO-ACRE FARM OF THE LATE
H BowsR snd Taylor roads highest
level trade SSaaSe ior s
Sy above si .Sp ,d on % TSntsF
per .. agreeable 's''n'' w AEhE!S & pEpErr1.
myl5-a 400 Penna. ave. Sc.
FOR RENT-IN ROCKVILLE, IN AN ELEVATED
10, location. an excellent suburban house: large
f rooms ana cellar together with sts9linS garden
llth st. NV myl4-6t'
EOR RENT-A HANDSOME SUBURBAN PLACE
4 containing ~ acres on Met. bra. of the b. and o.
X. X: improved by new large 9room frame dwell
4fH LIZ fRs fPssen For terms sgs
ENOR SALEM FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA.
4 The most delightful suburb around Washington
Sr house and stable beautiful lawn and shade five
minutes from depot; only $1,000; terms, 800 cash
and $40 monthly; rare opportunity to get good
May 10. e ~
acres: old house good shade; five minutes from
depot; 81 800: easy terms. ~
II acres; 16r house; modern improvements; beau.
nfui large, shady lawn; abundance of fruit Of all
kinds delightful home good investment; situated
III very heart OF town owner moved to Pacific coast
ana ne si property for sale at the low
New s Ave minutes from depot cash
., Ten acres, tive miles from depot. s-room house.
room house, ten minutes from station, large
lot, good shade $4,000: terms easy. '.
from depot. $3, OO0 easy terms.
seventy acres; beautiful location, magnificent
shade, comfortable house and stable one mile from
Falls Church, on good road; price only S5, 500;
$S S? cash; balance on long Time.
81. SIX acres, 4,room house, good shade. 10 minutes
from station, 81 ,30O terms easy.
rsrm OF eyer 20 acres. two miles from F. c.. good
Oyer 100 other places Of all descriptions in and around
home give me call. can suit you ii ANYBODY can
Caraee always at the disposal Of parties wishing to
For rent~i still have several 9, and losoom
ior either BY the year or for the summer
rents moderate. NJ E. CHIJR(sH !.
Real Estate, Falls Church. N. :
" washington Office. 037 st. n. W. Telephone can
7o7. mJi3-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

The national cycle race from Bordeaux 70
Psria was won by Stephan, who covered the
distance Of Sbs miles in twenty-five hours.
There were ffty-two starters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

Thirty-two houses ct Erie, Pa, are placarded
for diphtheria, a large proportion Of Gases prov
ing fatal. During an outbreak in January last
thA achool board refused to close the schools ct
thsbsqusst Of Health 06icer Woods. Today
The couft win tahs action on . motion for .
mandamus elosing public Schools for three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16
SHOOTING STARS.

"Really," said Charley Cashgo to his tailor,
81 feel that owe you
"You do" interrupted the tailor.
IAN apology for having kept you waiting for
your money 30 long. So 1 thought would
drop round and pay you"
Thanks
Sand pay you the apology. Good-day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

"That's great motto" said Briny Billins to
real estate man who asks "why pay rent when
you can own your own home?''
Eyes" was the reply, "but I have Just had
a tenant who revised it in a way that made me
dislike it. He says why pay for home when
you can owe the rent money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

"De you think that you could draw good
hoqsesf" said the manager to the theatrical
aspirant
II ought to, was the reply. 81 used to be a
designer in an architects Office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16
FOR SALE-LOTS.

L PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC
LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
MAGNIFICENT VILLA SITES OF ONE OR MORE
ACRES. -s-.-'- L.s5
AND
FINE BUILDING LOTS
ON THE
PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC,
EsIr CONDUIT ROAD
TERMS IN EVERY CASE TO SUIT THE PUR-
CHASER.
LOTS FROM $500 UPWARD.
SEVERAL FINE RESIDENCES ARE NOW BEING
ERECTED ON PROPERTY ALREADY SOLD.
THOSE PURCHASING NOW ARE SURE TO RE-
ALIZE HANDSOME PROFITS In THE NEAR
FUTURE.
For plats pamphlets and further information apply
at companys office. l415 ST. NV. my4-5rn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

26yAs92y O'Clock D IN easy terms For further
1:s2l st.n.w myl6-st
T AKHl,AND. PRINCE GEORGES Co. MD.
For from 81 400 to "a. 500 you can buy house and
iot at lakeland on easy monthly payments. Lake
thirty houses and Is stocked with ne ss. we'll sup
ped with pleasure boats and is located in large public
lakeland is q little over eight miles from this
city via B. and O. R. R. or the baltimore pike and in
S arr xe built on ood
hries with porshes closets cellars. out
that contain about 1900 square feet Of ground.
fare
Shsy stC osIsmpss s apply TO EDWIN
Me- g. GA d lakeland ask for shf spsr
FOR RENToFALLs CHURCH. va. FINE
Cottage Of 10 rooms fruit. shade large garden;
s1s Keys ism Bfk Iry us Isl per month SoSm H.
SAstssaiN- AN ACRES. 81 $50 PER ACRE; HALF
asT and a: YEARS. ss solo Soh INV r.
WATSON. winthrop Heights. DC. myi6-s,:
,S10l,slO CASH AND Is A MoNTH-wILL
street esr. Soon best .p ass5 asn
in D. e. Apply at s2 st. ne. myI0-23t
FOR SALE-AT BAReAIN-HANDsoME AND
nsrth e dsSo.. Hya,tsville; cellar. ia,robe sood
isSe ground L ne ~ Tfsa g.
lnyl6-3t 6I7Fst. NV.
DOR RENT AT EVANSVILLE NICE SIX.
room dwelling. well located; lot l00xl5O IT. SIS
myl63t DUCkETT FORD. 6l7 F NV.
WANTED-TO MAKE SOME GOOD INVEST.
w nents in suburban real estate in growing com
munity where values are increasing; Falls Church,
Va preferred; will either loan in small sums Of RyO0
to S2 600 buy outright; would Join reliable parties
Ia SUBDIVISION Of good property. Address INVEST
MENT, Star office. 1t
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA FARMS; BEST IA
NJ clities for selling country property write for cat
ny14-lm' JOHN STEPHEN. 1913 st. NV.
For sAIE-AT NORTH KENSINGTON. A NICE
l0s s 9sn5e' only r. seo B. H. WARNER s,s &C.;
EQR. sSALE-A BEAUTIFUL PLACE NEAR
~ Bnghtwood; 30 acres q large number of fruit
tIeesq Inherent varieties grapes, currants straw
water; ny ice needed improved by a very comfnodi-
ousfwsning. IL rooms. in excellent order and Is
good hew; good stable for four horses and a num-
Der q vehicles the place has been we'll cultivated and
cared for; fencing good. This is chance TO buy a
good living and upon which In the near future q
large fortune can be made by subdivision into lots
see W. AsfSKs 800 T. soa
myl42w
For SALE-HYATTsvILLE.. MD.-DEsTRABLE
MATTERS THOMPSON. 1895 st. (opp. Ebbitt
Housel. myl4-5t
FOR sALE-HYATTSvIILE.M D.-s-ROoM COT
tsYes near station; g3od lot . SIS. 90
my14-5t 1885 F ST. topp. Ebbitt Housed.
FOR sALE-TwO NEW sEvEN-RooM COT.
= tages large lots. at Ingleside, one. pils from
my4im i4Sa New YorE ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

Say" he said to the clerk in an all-night
restaurant, sis there a drug store open any,
where near here?''
''No.''
"No place where could buy a rubber ring
or something like that suitable for baby cut
ting teeth?''
"No"
swell, them" he said in tone Of resigna-
ton, WRAP me up one Of your ham sand
wiches."
t4-~1.i- s..a.-,s
''Young man." said the merchant, "do you
think you could keep our books?"
"Y-a-a-s; pwesume so; but why the deuce
don't you lock them up in youah safe2"
The Emperor Of China has ten men to do
nothing but carry his umbrella. Which shows
that the Emperor of China has an inexcusably
suspicious nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

PxASfs AT Aucr1ox.-Waltsr n wIljhus. q
Co, snc1ionssu, vir I'll et thsdr suetisa sseia,
ooebsr loth snd Rsunsyivsnh avenue north
q pasaa fsso John 0nnl's niznsEtsa.-AasG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

METHOD FOR CAREER,
OF crops he learns to talk with ease,
His feet he swiftly robs OF hose,
He faunts his whiskers to the breeze,
And into politics he goes.