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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02
YeryPalite.

"How do you like your new music
master?"
HE is very nice, polite young man.
When I made q mistake yesterday, he
said, Pray, mademoiselle, why do you
take 80 much pains to improve upon
Beethoven Y"-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

The throne, the grandees, the high
ecclesiastics, the captains general, the
admirals and the ministers of state in
Spain WELD very powerful influence in
Spanish politics and control the upper
house of the cortes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02
ChOkes, Not ,Jokes.

Don't send the horse reporter to any
more hangings," said the proprietor of a
Texas paper to the managing editor.
Managing Editor-Why not?
Proprietor-In this report of the double
ianging he has it that the two entries
'ame in neck and neck. In reporting
xecutions levity is out of place. Texas
fittings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02
For the Canary Bird.

Canary birds are often covered with
vermin. They may be relieved of them
by placing a clean white cloth over their
cage at night. In the morning the cloth
will be covered with minute red spots,
so small that they can hardly be seen
with the naked eye. These are the para
sites, source Of great annoyance to the
birds.-Philadelphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

Mr.. Gladstone is one of those eau
ious people who do not destroy letters.
The venerable statesman is said to have
collection of go, 900 letters deposited in
'strongroom at Hawarden castle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

The advice of your dentist should be
sought as to the proper tooth powder to
use, as many of the compounds on the
market contain harmful acids and gritty
substances.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

The thinnest tissue paper measures
l-12OO Of an inch in thickness. The
krupp gun works claims machine
which will roll iron so thin that it would
take 1900 sheets to make an inch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

A farmer near Spartanburg, S. c., had
missed many eggs Of late, so he decided
0 set trap and catch the offender. The
hief, he claims, proved to be large
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

Teach children to say, eyes, mother
for father)," and mo, mother" and to
say, Eyes, sir (or madam)," to old peo-
pie or to those who adhere to the old
ways Of speech.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

In perfect state of being, wit and
'umor could not exist because both de-
END upon imperfection or incongruity
or their matter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

Educational accomplishment has al
gays been desirable, but its need is now
more plainly felt than ever before, and
ts attainment is better provided for.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

A copy Of the first dictionary, made by
,hinese scholars in the year 11O9 B. c.,
sstill preserved among the archives al
he Celestials.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

Travellers by rail in Russia are divided
into three classes-civil, military and
convict, with the further subdivision Of
paying and nonpaying.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02
A Scientific Fact,

A lady asked an astronomer If the
moon was inhabited.
Madam" he replied, ~ know of one
moon in which there is always a man
and woman"
(which is thatf"
'"The honeymoon" - Journal Anus
ant.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

A dollar loaned for 100 years and COM
pounded at "a per cent win amount In
that time to y, ,551 ,7oo, ,l0l.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02

Does u general banking business and solicits
the accounts OF merchants, professional men,
farmers, mechanics, miners, lumbermen and
others, promising the most careful attention
TO the business Of all persons.
Temporary quarters I'm Centennial Hall
Building, opposite Hotel Bclnap.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-02
GIOthinQ,

Mems suits the best and
cheapest you ever saw for
the money. We don't say SO
except we can convince you.
Mems Suits, four button
cutaway from 10, II to s15,
worth Ia, 16 and S1S.
Mems straight cut worsted
for 10 to 1880, worth IS,
to S1S.
Children's Suits 2.75, are
worth 3.50 to $500.
A fine line of Boys and
Mems Negligee Shirts.
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19

chapters and then at the end Of the work
they will be repeated as another index, the
chapter head-notes, and also, arranged al
the double or cross index ex-
haustively prepared. Thus indexed he felt
assured any subject could at once be found.
The Cost of the Work.
Mr.. Albert stated that he was well aware
that the work was somewhat impati.ntly
awaited, but he trusted its great magnitude
would not be overlooked. The task had
been no less difficult than that Of Messrs
]. Vaughn Abbott, Victor c. Barringer and
Judge Chas. P. James, the commissioners
each Of whom had received a COM
ance Of $1,000 for clerical expenses, and who
The commissioners engaged in the compila-
ton of the District statutes had been at
work for four years, had been allowed in
all that time but 900 for clerical expenses
and were to receive but 81 500 each for their
labors. OF course, 1t was quite true, said
Mr.. Albert, that the commissioner s had not
given all Of their time to the compilation
during the four years, but nevertheless, the
work had been pursued conscientiously and
with but single purpose-to make the
work all that 1t should be. He did not pre-
tend that the compilation would be a per-
feet one, for undoubtedly mistakes ard
omissions would appear in 1T, and for that
reason he deeply regretted the fact that
II could not have been presented for honest
criticism and correction as the different
parts of it were from time to time cLm-
pleted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19

In explanation of the form of the COM
pilation, Mr.. Albert stated that while mar
ginal notes and references had not been
directed in the act authorizing the COM
pilation. yet they would appear. and that
branch Of the work had been a matter of
great labor. Taking chapter 80. Landlord
and Tenant, as an example, Mr.. Albert ex-
planned that the chapter comprised seventy
six sections, the first section reading as fol-
lows: 1.-The power claimed and exercised
Of common right by every landlord, Of
seizing, by his own authority, the personal
chattels of his tenant for rent arrear. is
abolished"
The marginal note to that section reads
"Sec. GIT, r. s., d. c., Feb. 20, 1867, IA stat,
404 Power of seizure of chattels for rent
by landlord in person abolished
At the bottom Of the page appears the
following foot or cross-reference note: so
Mackey Rep, SO. Johnson VS.. Douglass;
Mackey Rep. 800. Cowdon VS.. Gray. PEN
atty for knowingly renting house or room
for gambling purposes, see First Legisla-
tive Assembly. chapter Is. page 16. July 20
1871. See ante title. Gambling sec. ST.
In such manner, remarked Mr.. Albert,
every chapter In the compilation would be
treated. thereby leaving, he hoped, nothing
10 be desired in the way Of information and
reference
The chapter headings viii form the first
index OF the particular subject matter of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
sUPERsTITIOUs RAILROADERs.
The Effect Which Accidents Have ON
Engineers and Firemen.


From London It'd Bits.
OF the superstition of sailors, fisherfolk
and others We have all heard, but that such
a distinguishing characteristic should have
attached itself to railway men does not APP
pear to be generally known. 1t savors
somewhat of the anomalous that such a
pre-eminently practical class of men should
be the victims of credulty regarding the
supernatural. Such, however is the case.
1 recently had occasion to interview a
prominent railway official. and in the course
of the conversation that ensued that gentle
man incidentally alluded to two collisions
which had lately occurred in the neighbor-
hood. following up MS remarks with the an
nouncement that the local men would be
in state of subdued excitement and
furry" until third mishap took place.
Such is the superstition of the railway man.
Upon expressing considerable astonishment
1 was assured that this kind of thing was
notorious among railway men in general.
and in this particular instance IT was
known that the circumstances OF the TWO
previous accidents were the chief topics
among the workmen in all departments,
who were also counting on the possibilities
of a third disaster.
Curiously enough, touch of realism was
lent to the information just Impaired py the
explanation that the second of the two col
one of the engines a reliable servant, noted
for his alertness and precision, with an
honorable record of some forty years SER
vice, who was, it was believed, so disturbed
over the "omens" of the first occurrence
and so engrossed with what he felt would
be two other catastrophes that he com
mitted the slight error of judgment which
caused his locomotive to crash into another
coming in an opposite direction. The state
meut is given as the conviction of one who
has spent upward of a quarter of a century
among railroad men of all classes and
who has known the driver alluded to for q
long period of years So came about a
second collision. Surely superstition could
go no further than this.
But here is a tragic seQuel-a sequel
which, unfortunately, will in all probabii-
ty do much to strengthen the reprehensible
beliefs of these men. Two days after the
interview above mentioned. within fifteen
minutes drive from the scene of the Sec
ond collision, an express mail failed to
take the points, portion of the train with
the tender of the engine was violently
thrown across the rails and one poor stoker
killed. This is what the railway men will
term their third mshap." There's the
third" they say; and now perhaps they
will breathe freely for a season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19

A Piece Of Furniture Used by the
Author of the "Snints' Resi-

Perhaps there are few pieces Of furniture
in the world upon which such large num-
Der of people could look with reverence
as upon the chair which was in the study
Of the renowned Richard Baxter when he
wrote that widely read book 1.-The Saints
Everlasting Rest" Through the Kindness
of friend i'm England this chair has re-
Gently come into the possession of Rev
Reuben Thomas, ID. D.. of Brookline. The
chair is of the old-fashioned sort such as
was in common use two hundred years
ago, and is upholstered in leather. 1t has
rather a straight back, is spacious COM
Portable and remarkably well preserved
When Baxter died the chair was placed in
the Broad Street Congregational Church in
London and there 1t remained for nearly
two hundred years. or until the building
was torn down, when it came into the pos
session of the last pastor, Rev. William
ONeill. At the death of the pastor the
chair was inherited by his son, William
ONeill Of London, and he has many times
received offers for it from historical So
cieties. All of these offers were declined
and at last he determined to dispose of the
chair by presenting IL to his friend, Dr.
Thomas.
If one talks with DR.. Thomas. saws the
Boston Transcript. about the relic he
tells in the most interesting way the
story Of the life of the famous preach
er; how he was arrested and sent to prison
for his views and subsequently released in
1855: how when King William III entered
England the persecution of Baxter ceased
and the last days Of his life We're spent in
peace, after a most eventful career. His
teachings. says DIR. Thomas, may be sum-
med up in the few words that were said of
him: He was the first man since apostol-
ic times to teach publicly that all who
from their hearts confessed that Christ
was Lord belonged to the true Catholic
Church" The teaching of this simple doc
trine, which is now generally accepted to
be the true one, says the doctor. was the
basis of all his persecution.
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A GREAT ARTIFICIAL WATERFALL,
Railroads. Novel Method Of DispOs.
ing of a Troublesome Stream,

aux "a " ArouuAcSomc StEcOM,
From the New York Herald.
Making a mountain stream run over and
above a railroad track is a unique piece of
engineering that the Southern Pacific COM
pany is shortly to commence near Wright s
Station, in the Santa Cruz mountains, in
California. Last spring there was a big
landslide at the northern end of the long
tunnel near Wright's Station which caused
blockade of the South Pacific Coast road
for number Of weeks and caved in about
hundred feet Of the tunnel. The moving
side of the mountain, as 1t came down the
canyon. filled up the bed of a large noun
tain stream to such an extent that it was
five or six feet higher than the track while
before 1t was several feet lower. The creek
Is dry now, but during the rainy season.
unless its course Is diverted, the mountain
torrent will sweep over the road SO as to
make its operation at that point impossible.
The officials first entertained the idea of
carting away large quantities of dirt to
lower the bed Of the stream to its old level
But that plan was abandoned because of
the great expense 1t would entail. and IL
was decided to extend the tunnel northward
200 feet and past the point where the stream
crosses tine track by an arch of solid
masonry. Plans for this stone tunnel have
been completed.
The arch will be twenty feet high and
be composed of huge blocks Of stone that
will stand the wear and tear of the weather
for years. On the inside it will have the
same width and height as the tunnel prop
er, and will be constructed in such a man
ner that the stream Of water flowing over
1t will not percolate through. The top of
the arch, when finished, will be about fif-
teen" feet above the present bed of the
stream, SO the latter will have to be raised
up to its level. This will necessitate filling
In for distance Of several hundred feet
y AS the stream flows over the top of the
stone arch 1t will have fall of not less
than twenty feet on the other side of the
track. 1t will be a precipitous fall, and
during the winter time, when the volume
of water is large 1t will make a very pref
ty waterfall. The officials are inclined to
think 1t will be the largest artificial water
fall in the world.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS d. c., WAS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. G., WASH
ington, u. c.. October Is, 1S93.-To all whom 1t
may concern: 1t having been represented to the
Commissioners of the District OF Columbia that
the following named works are necessary for the
public health, safety comfort, under puDlc
act No. DO. approved August 8. 1890; and re-
quests having been made that the works be
dered under the compulsory permit system, the
Commissioners hereby give notice that they will
receive objections to said works from all parties
interested until ONE O'CLOCK Pm. SATUR-
DAY, OCTOBER TWENTY-FIVE 1898. said
objections should be submitted in writing Lay
ing and RELAXING sidewalks: 18th street north
east east side. from Maryland avenue to F
street: X street northwest, south side. 14th to
10th streets (ccmelt): 18th street northwest, in
front of No. 734 cement; Corcoran street. both
sides, 18th to 18th street: X street northwest,
both sides. Sd to 4th street; d street southeast,
south side South Capitol to 1st; Vermont ave.
nue. east side. to street; E street northwest,
south side. 18th to 18th street; North Capitol
street. both sides. New York avenue to o street;
Oregon avenue, south side, New Hampshire ave.
hue to 18th street; complete sidewalk on east
side Of Brghtwood avenue. from Rock Creek
Church road to Genesee street, Brook1and: RIM
ker Hill road from Baltimore and Ohio railroad
to Queen street: Fort street, north side from
Wallace to 18th street: Bunker Hin road east
side. from Queen to Wallace Paving aI1evs.
Square 132, all alleys in square. J. W. ROSS
N. VI. PARKER, c. F. POWELL, Commissioners
II. Y. Oc14-6t'
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The Case of Martha Heuer.

The case of Martha Heuer, a German i'm
migrant. presents several interesting ques-
tons. She arrived at New York three
weeks ago. She said she was a German
variety singer, and was debarred from
landing on the ground that her character
was bad. She appeared at New York again
a few days ago, and had considerable money
In her possession. This time she gave her
name as Miss Reary, and said she was an
actress. The immigration commissioner
again denied her admission. and it is ex-
pected an appeal will be taken to the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SAIE-CHEAP. AN INVALD'S WHEELED
chair; but little used. Address CHAIR Star
Office. oc193t'
FOR SALE STEAM HEATER WITH RADIATORS.
worth 500. for $3.50; will heat 6 rooms parlor
organ In good order. 500 oak bed room set. SIS;
sofa, 50; office desk. ST. SOB 18th st.n.w oc16It'
front brouEham. built BY Brewster X Co. to or
der for 81 500: great bargain at $500: has been
Uoyce maker, in frstclass order. only $3.50; cost
S l209 q LITTLE little oyer year ago. ANDREW
oc1S-3t
FOR sALE-A LITTER OF FINE THOROUGH
bred BLACK and tans; months old; cheap. In
quire of Az y st. NV. oc1S2t'
ter. shelving. blacksmith bellows, wise, shooting
tools. ]. p. v. RITTER, 1921 9TH st.n .oc1S- lt'
FOR SALE-A MOSLER STEEL. BURGLAR PROOF
safe double time lock, at a bargain W. II.
SWANDER Assigned. Room 22Mc'iill bldg. o17-3'
FOR SALE-oNE Pip. NEW VERTICAL EN-
CINE. complete. SO: one o-hp. vertical en-
CINE. complete. $50: one 1O-h.D. new vertical en-
CINE. complete. $3.50: one 2o-h.p. new vertical
hSihs s0 aBs sisS GmSLEs sos
Baltimore. Md. oc176t'
FOR SAI.E-LARGE RANGE. BOILER. KITCHEN
sink and soapstone wash trays second hand. but
18th ST. NV. oc16-SmO
FOR SALE HARTZ MOUNTAINS SINGING
eanaries, parrots: fancy pigeons. gold fishes and
scHMTD's PET ANIMAL STORE. 7is 18th st.
NV. au3O-3m
FOR sALE-A SMALL CASH PAYMENT DOWN
furniture and household goods t at woRcHs FIR H
NfrCRE WARE ROOMS. 924 7th st. sec7
FOR SALE-wAIL PAPER-ROOMS PAPERED
good work; Send postal. win call HLEAS
oob'h N, l24S 81 ST. au9-3m
FOE SALE;-"OTTO' GAS ENGINES, BOTH NEW
and second band; any size.
Send for circular or call
ln12-tr ID. BALLAUF. Agt.. 731 7th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
Those Who May Not Apply.

The examinations in stenography and
typewriting advertised for Monday, the s0th
instant, will not be given to residents of the
District of Columbia and Maryland.
The basis for these examina tons
will be either the clerk or copyist
examination. which may be taken
on Monday, provided properly executed
formal applications are received before
then. Persons who fall however, to pass
the stenography or typewriting examina-
ton will not be entered upon the eligible
register for clerk or copyist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
JUDGE LONGS PENSION.

The Time Extended for Commissioners
LOchren to Reply.
Today was the time set on which the
commissioner of pensions was ordered to
show cause why the mandamus prayed for
on the 4th instant, requiring the commits
sioner to revoke and vacate his order sus-
pending the pension of Judge Chas. d. Long
Of Michigan. should not issue as prayed.
BY stipulation of counsel, however, the
time in which Commissioner Lochren shall
answer was today extended until 9th
of next month,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE EXCISE BOARD FOR THE
District Of Columbia. Washington, October 16,
1ss3.-Notice is hereby given that on the slst
the District of Columbia for the sale of liquors
by retail and wholesale will expire. All persons
engaged In the sale Of liquors. whether as pro-
prietors of bar rooms holders Of Wholesale
fiGuor licenses. are hereby required to file their
applications for removal Of said licenses on or
before November l, 1893, provided for IN the
act Of Congress approved March 3, 1893. entitled
IAN act regulating the sale of Intoxicating lG
uors in the District Of Columbia" BY order Of
the Excise Board for the District Of Columbia.
ROGER WILLIAMS, CLERK. oc17-8t
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Circuit Court No, 1 Adjourned,

Because Of the illness of his wife. Judge
Bradley was detained at home today, and
Chief Justice Bingham adjourned the court
Circuit Court No. u until tomorrow morn
ing, when 1t is expected that Mrs. Bradley
will have sufficiently recovered to enable
Judge Bradley to preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
The 9Th day of October, 1893
Alexander Glasgow v. Frances W. Glasgow In
Equity. No. 14,971.
On motion of the rlantim, by Mr.. A. l.. R,cha rtl-
son. his attorney, II is ordered that the dsscn,.art
cause her appearance to be entered herein ON or
before the first rule day occurring forty days after
this day; otherwise the cause will be proceeded
with as in of default.
The object of this suit Is for divorce from the
bonds OF matrimony. E. r. BINGHAM. CT.
a. A true copy. Test: J. R. Young, clerk
(Filel October 5, 1898. j. R. YOUNG, Clerk
ocl2-1aw3w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
MEDICAL, &c.

STRANGERS. TAKE NOTICE-DRS BROTHERS
and Gray treat all diseases, No cure. no pay.
Only established advertising physicians In this
se2a-1ms
DR. BROTHERS. THE MOST RELIABLE AND
longest established specialist in this city, with
10 years experience: 45 years at 9O6 St sw
Consultation free snd strictly confidential
se2o-1ms
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR ENCHANGE-WHL TRADE $4,000 WORTH
Of vacant ground on 18th at. betweel Clifton and
Roanoke SITS, Columbia Heights. for improved
property In the northwest section. Address Box
10 star ONCE oci9-3t
FOR EXCHANGE-wIIL TRADE $i4.2S3 WORTH
class residence in the northwest section. Address
Box 46. Star office oc19-3t
FOR SAIE-A VERY DESIRABLE LOT OF 6ox1OO
feet on 10th St on reasonable terms II applied to
the OWNER Immediately. 17O4 10th st. NV.
oc19-3t'
FOR sALE-FOUR LOTS IN NV. SUITABLE TO
build houses that will pay Is per cent;
ocls-lw $40 18th st. NV.
FOR SALE-TwO LOTS on G ST. NEAR 7TH
ne; 1sxlOO TO alley; will be sold at a sacrifice;
Oc1S-6t 14O6 q at
FOR sALE-FINE. CORNER LOT on MERIDIAN
HUI. 5O1l5O it,: fronts Columbia ave- and
Huron St. price reasonable. Call on ]. S. JOHN
sun, 800 18th ST. NV. Oc17-3t'
FOR SALE-OR TRADE-wTLL TRADE VACANT
lots in the northwest and northeast for improved
property. incumbered unincumbered and will
pay the difference in cash.
oc11-3t' p. A. DARNEIIIE. 623 st. NV
FOR sALE-AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INVEST.
m mem m 2o-foot lot on Kenyon st. between
18th and 14th SITS. bargain for a few days.
oc17-6t NJ NJ PARKER IaIS r. or
FOR SALE-EAST-FRONT LOT WITH TWO
party walls: near corner 9th and East Capitol
sts.; on monthly payments a rare chance to build
a home. OWNER. Is 9th ST. Sc. ocio-im&2t.
FOR SALE-SEvERAL TEN-ACRE TRACTS, ON
good avenue, and within a few minutes drive
PRICE. sioo PER ACRE For location and par.
ELIERsoN & wEMPLE.
ocI-Im 617 14th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-19
Mr. burrows On the stump.

Representative Burrows of Michigan has
gone for a short trip through Ohio ana
Iowa, where he will make a number of
speeches In the political camnaigus now On
In those states.