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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

"All my life | have made stories.
and since | was years old / have
written them" says Mrs. Burnett, in
the Brooklyn Times. "This has been
my way of looking at life as it went
by me. Everyone has his own way
OF looking at things. A man or
woman who is an artist probably sees
everything as a picture. Sunset and
sunrise, country and town groups,
children playing, older people at
work, perhaps all form themselves
into pictures when an artist looks at
them.
"ln the same way it happens that
scenes, incidents, and persons quite
naturally suggest to Inc the story
which may belong to them. L do not
know how many such stories pass
through my mind In day. Some of
them merely fit through like birds
across the sky, and are forgotten. but
there are some that stay, or at least
leave traces. And in thinking of
this once | found | could call out Of
the shadows a number OF children,
some Of whom, though only seen for
a few moments, have remained quite
distinct memories TO me and seem
like little friends / like 10 think
about. There are so many Of them,
OF so many countries, speaking such
different languages, wearing such
different costumes, and each one 81
them seeming o. suggest 4 story -
his own, Sometimes 10 may be the
story OF tlny newst0y in New York
a little fellow with sun.bleachcd hair
whom 1 md ln Che maunulss pf
north Carolina. 4 paf lltiIe man
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

ment is the same in all, and consists
of roundabout path which leaves
the traveller no choice of route or
chance of error. Hence Richard In
wards has surmised that the device
on the coins only shows the clew or
key to the right path, and leaves out
the wrong ones. BY taking the maze
as shown on the coins and treating
the circular dividing walls as double,
each containing passage Of the same
width as the road shown on the coins,
he obtains the genuine labyrinth,
which is difficult to explore to the
center even when seen at a glance on
paper. The coin device is simply
each alternate circle of this one. To
give the key in brief-avoid every al
ternate circle or path. Such laby-
rinth helps US to understand how
useful the colorel thread of Ariadne
might 0e to Theseus. because on re-
turning to any place he had passed
he would find his own thread and be
able to make better start next
time
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

tend TO be miserable (which he is not
at all), and that the soldi will be
thrown tinkling onto the pavement
1t may be the story of any Of these or
of many others, but each one is part
of some story, and there seems to be
little sketch of each hung in a GER
tain gallery in my mind.
Remembering that to my own
childhood the story of a child who
was real living creature had spe-
cial fascination, have put some OF
these sketches into words, trying to
give them the color which surrounded
them and made them stories and
pictures to me, thinking that per-
haps other children may like to read
of small creatures who were as real
as themselves. and not only beings OF
the imagination.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

Rose has been brought up in the
midst Of theological debate in a min
listers family. She is only six years
old, but she listens very carefully.
Her mother was obliged to punish
her one day, and after the punish
ment the following little dialogue
took place:
"Rose, which would you rather be,
pretty and bad, or homely and good?"
Rose deliberated. I'D rather be
pretty and bad, she answered.
why, Rose, what makes you talk
like that?"
"Cause, II I'm pretty and bad, |
can repent"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

Christmas eve, 1901, it drew car
with the first load of passengers ever
moved by steam on a railway. See
ing that Mr.. Trevethick, the engin-
eer, had succeeded, Mr.. Hedley of the
Wylam colliery, went to work to util-
ize and improve the method In 1891
he turned out the two locomotives.
Putting Billy, SO called from the
noise made by its two-blast pipes,
long since went the way of old iron,
but the Wylam billy is so far pre-
served that it can be reproduced for
Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

Some English religious and chart.
table institutions have set a good
example by turning over % the de-
poslt0rs Ia building societies robbed
BY J. Spencer Balfour the latters APP
pafently generous contributions Ia
them WheA his true character be.
e4me known 10 was evident teal they
had received stolen goods, aud they
voluntarily made restitution.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
CURIOS FOR THE FAIR.
A Railroad Engine of 1882 to Be Exhibited
at the Exposition.

Among the curioSities to be exhib-
tied at the Worlds Fair will be the
station, engine-house and engine
built on the Leicester & SwanringtOn
Railway in 1882, by Robert Stephen
son, which are still in use, but
the first engines, SO far as can be
proved, to be operated on the rails
we've the Treyethfck, the Wylam
billy, and the Putting Billy. The
first is lost to history, although on
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
THE CRETAN LABYRINTH.
A Recent Discovery Explains an Ancient
Pu-zle-Found on Coins

The existence Of maze or laby-
rinth at Gnossus, Crete, is borne out
by the legend of Theseus Staying the
Minotaur in its heart by the help OF
Ariadne, who gave him a thread TO
pay out behind him as clew, in pen
etrating its recesses, and also by the
fact that old coins of Crete exhibited
a labyrinth. Some of the mazes on
these coins are circular, Others rec
tangular, but according to the Phila-
delphia Record the internal arrange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

One Of the lines of labor on which the
Memorial Association of the District of
columbia has much to do is the educating
of popular sentiment until there shall be
general appreciation of the value of many
historic houses that exist within the city
or Washington. One OF the members of the
Memorial Association and most active as a
missionary worker is the Rev. Teunis s.
HamIln, pastor of the Church of the Cow
enant- For some time past DIR. Hamlin has
made careful study of the old mansions
once occupied by men and women whose
names are conspicuous in early American
history, and out of the vast amount of val
liable material gathered in the course of
much patient investigation he has succeeded
in producing an admirable article on this
deeply interesting subject-an article which
Is printed in the October number of Serb
ner's Magazine. Portions of the sketch have
been reproduced on another page of The
Star; they will well repay perusal, and may
reasonably be expected to result in a growth
OF that patriotic feeling which sooner or
later will cause many of the structures to
pass from private ownership into the hands
of the public. TO be preserved as memorials
Of people and periods that should never be
forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Members of the National Legislature who
ere ever ready to criticise newspapers that
publish statements alleged to be slightly or
considerably inaccurate should pause occa-
sionally and give little time to reflection
over the fact that the house in which they
are sheltered has good deal of glass in it's
construction. The Congressional Record is
a publication in which, theoretically, may
be found the utterances of the statesmen
and other persons who have succeeded in
securing titles as senator's and representa-
tives, but as matter of fact the Record is
not a record. Again and again have men
uttered many strange and improper words
on the floor of their branch of Congress but
only at rare intervals, and then probably
through error. have those same utterances
found their way to the pages of that rather
embarrassing daily that is supposed to be
faithful chronicle of congressional proceed
ings. Once in while public man is real
ly misrepresented by a careless or vicious
journalist, but much more frequently does
the congressman misrepresent himself by
the manner in which he corrects his
speeches before they are given to the public
In the Record which is not record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Elsewhere In this issue OF The Star Is
reproduced an editorial from the Dry Goods
Economist. a trade Journal of the highest
standard. In which the attention Of dealers
IN fabrics and of those interested in CO.
ordinate industries is directed most point
edly to the method and material of Star
advertisements AS a part of the commen-
dalton the Economist reproduces two pages
OF advertisements from a recent issue of
The Star and challenges comparison with
any or all other papers in the land. The
Economist calls the Stars exhibit-selected
by the Economist and at hap-hazard-"mar-
velous:' ana none the less so because that
exhibit IL republished six times a week
Anxious TO impress upon its many readers
the advantages of giving the public INTEL
hgent Information as to goods that are for
sale and as to the places where things
needfur' are sold at reasonable prices the
Economist says that the merchants in every
other city in the country can learn much
from the dry goods retailers of Washing
ton and publishers of all our daily uapers
can md food for thought from the policy
Of their Washington contemporary" The
art OF giving to business announcements tho
attractiveness and freshness of other news
Is notable feature Of modern American
journalism The pages of today's Star and
Indeed. of every issue of the paper. nrova
that the Economists commendation of tho
manner in which the Star has cultivated t,ts
art Is not uadeserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

From the day when the extraordi,ar,,
session of the Fifty-third Congress com
nenced to be there have been efforts look
ing 10 compromise in the matter of fnan-
cial legislation, but until now the efforts
mad every appearance of inefectiveness
and the proposition lacked earnest support-
But today IL seems as though the move
ment toward compromise had assumed def
mite shape Men who are anxious for Iegis
htion insist that both the intense gold and
nlver men will have to surrender little
OF that for which they contend or the ses
sion will be resultless. The proposition
likely 10 be adOpted-if frank expressions of
opinion by legislators of prominence have
any value-will be far from satisfactory to
those who represent the silver interests
out II viii be very much better for them
han the mere unconditional repeal OF the
slVer purchase law of 1890. 1t seems as
though an agreement will be reached by
which the purchase of silver will be sus
pended until all the silver now in the vaults
Or the Treasury Department has been
Coined. and when that has been accom-
plished Ot will take something ike eight
years To do IL at the rate of 81 5000 9,
month"; the purchase of silver is to be re-
sumed at the rate OF 2.OJ0. 90 ounces Der
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Satisfied that it's philanthropy strikes
at the root of an evil that seems TO I'M
pend. the Indian Rights Association mas
subscribed the funds necessary to defray
the expenses of several young Navajo In
dams to, at and from the worlds fair. The
association, which has done much in be-
half OF the sometimes oppressed and in
variably misgoverned red man. believes
that the expenditure of a few hundred
dollars in that fashion will result in real
good and that vast quantity or gross lg-
norance will surely be dispelled by the
brief contact of Navajos and Chicago In
an explanatory statement as to this excur-
sion-for which the liberal members of the
association are deserving of commenda-
tion-the association AYERS that portions
of the Navajo tribe ARE more or less
troublesome through their ignorance, and
complications which have arisen between
settlers and themselves owing to questions
of land and water. largely arising through
the uncertain boundaries Of their reserve,
are more or less threatening" In that
reference to boundary troubles is betrayed
the real source of apprehension and to the
removal of that fruitful cause of strife
should the practically philanthropic devote
themselves. The Star has nothing but
praise for those whose generosity made it
possible for Lieut.. Plummer, the acting
Indian agent, TO conduct eight young ig-
nOrant Navajos into the presence of that
wonder of the century-the Worlds Co.
lumbar Exposition-but there is room for
the soundness of that logic
which has 1t that a pleasant journey to
Chicago for such an Insignificant fragment
Of the tribe will cut any material figure In
Navajo councils when marauding white
men trespass on what the Indians believe
to be their own land and take therefrom
the hay and timber that are so valuable to
such a pastoral people as the Navajoes are.
The true remedy for Navajo discomfort
Is an official survey of the reservation and
a conclusive and unmistakable marking
of the border lines. When the excursion
lists return from the fair they may dis
course for year upon the power of the
conquering race, but that will not prevent
their tribesmen from endeavoring to ayenge
themselves for sheep stolen or irrigating
water diverted by obtruding and criminally-
pertinacious residents OF Colorado, Utah,
Arizona and New Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
johnny and His Jacket,

JOHHHy una HiS JUcket.
Out In the wood shed sire and son
Communed with woe when the day was
done.
'I'll teach you" twas the sire who spoke;
THAT you are still too young to smoke.
"I'n warm your jacket till you see
A cause why such things must not be-
But" cried the lad, this warmth fear,
Brings dire combustion very near.
Since smoking is forbid, vow
1 need no smoking jacket now"
And this is why Johnny got two punish
ments instead of the one his father had
originally intended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Today marks the close of the league base
ball season and it brings with it the stern,
realizing sense that We must abandon any
fond hope We may have cherished that the
name of the Washington team might be at
the head of the list. With a feeling of
sorrow and sadness that is very much akin
to pain we know at last that Wagner's
Wanderers have settled into the customary
place at the tail-end of the procession. The
Stars regret at this local disaster is temper
ed with the satisfaction that comes from
knowing that I'VE told you So" for on the
opening of the season. in prophetic spirit 1t
made the statement that on the last day
the home team would be in the last place
and it is a great thing in these hard times
to be a prophet whose prophecy has been
fulfilled. Let US now listen patiently while
we are told what fine team we are going
to have next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

month until the total silver currency in the
country is $500. 900. 900. The compromise also
provides that there shall be. Immediately
a gold bond issue to the extent of $780,
10000. and the result WILL 1t is claimed. be
a suficiency of both metals. That the ad-
ministration will agree. in advance of iegis-
lative action. to such a compromise is not
at all likely. for the President has declared
with all necessary emphasis his desire to
have this session do nothing but repeal I'M
conditionally the obnoxious silver purchase
act. But il such compromise came to
him with the approval of both Houses he
would undoubtedly sign the bill. That a
compromise like that outlined would go
through the House of Representatives Is
certain; that IL will go through the Senate
is quite probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
He Came Mt Last.

John" exclaimed the nervous woman.
There's burglar in the house I'm sure
Of it,
John rubbed his eyes, and protested
mildly that it was imagination
No 1t isn't. l heard a man down stairs. 4"
So John took box of matches and went
down. To his surprise his wise's suspicious
were correct. Seeing that ne was unarmed.
the burglar covered him with a revolver
and became quite sociable
isn't it rather late to be out Of bed?" he
remarked.
"A-er-a-little Bit" replied John.
You're too late, anyhow, because I've
dropped everything out Of the window. and
my pals have carried 1t off,"
'Oh, that's all right. I'd like to ask one
favor of you. though"
What is it?''
stay here until my wife can come down
and see you. She has been looking for vo,,
every night for the last twelve years. and J
don't want her to be disappointed anv
longer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

The judicial proceeding now IN progress
with reference to the Ford's Theater disas-
ter is a solemn admonition that should
stimulate prompt congressional action with
reference to a new government Printing Of
flee. There is an abundance Ct available
territory, and with the necessity for the
step universally admitted, there is no rca-
son why this enterprise should not furnish
a record as piece of legislation that COM
bines rapidity with wisdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Massachusetts is considering the question
of whether or not legacies shall be taxed.
1t looks very much like an attempt on the
part of the government to appropriate some
of the lawyers perquisites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

The eminent theorist who declares that
sea sickness originates in the ear would
gain more gratitude than he could tell what
to do with by devising some means for
keeping il there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Ordinarily 1T would nave been gratifying
to learn that Gladstone at his recent
speech at Edinburgh vas III good voice
But under the circumstances it is little else
than a melancholy reminder of our own
Senator's who SO copiou5ly enjoy the same
felicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Repeated calls on Attorney OInev IN
smash a trust" just as a guarantee of
good faith. have not produced results as va,
1t is altogether possible that the Attorna,,
General does not desire to take any stem
which may add to the complications of
business condition which is already pretty
ssll disordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
Same Here,

From the Buffalo Courier.
What though riches be our portion.
What though fame with all it's glory.
what though honor, power, glory,
All of these without alloy?
We, alas, cannot be happy,
Peace in our souls is not tenant
For after all the seasons worry.
Some other club has won the pennaut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
In the District.

The week has not been an eventfui one in
local circles. The weather for the most
part has been type of the delightful days
that mark an autumn in this city. The ar
gument on the demurrer in the case Of the
old Fords Theater disaste. was begun.
Two bodies held sessions in the city; one
was the W. c. T. U. of the District. and the
other was the triennial convention of the
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
ENlc0CtOua.

what horrible smell is that?" he asked
as he unpacked his winter clothes.
That's the stuff used to keep the moths
out of them," his wife answered proudly.
"Well, 1t must have answered the pur-
pose. know it'll keep NE out of EN-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

II will never speak to you again." sobbed
De BroOt's wife.
MY dear" he replied, like the cold-blood-
ed monster that he is, Il will buy you o
sealskin sacque this winter II l can. There
is no need Of your trying to bride me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

There is disposition to base an estimate
of Mr.. Van Allen diplomatic quantity
on Rhode Islands geographic measure
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
Unpopular.

How do you like the storko" asked tn
peacock of the swan at the Zoo.
Not at all. His style is too stilted."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
SHOOTING STARS.

There is good deal of Importance at
tached to me just now remarked the po-
liceman as he pinned on his badge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30

Speaking Of revival Of confidence, it
will take great deal to bring about res
toration Of public confidence in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
Some Observations Concerning
Our Department of Hosiery.


n goods fm all stung
Gel o
but sm retain
q f to e Of
You n idea of the immensely Of estcAb this branch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
A Suggestion Worth COnsfderfnx.

4VI1I DIspattn.
Any country, by using it's present road
expenditure as the basis for interest on A
loan, can provide itself with the means to
practically revolutionize its road system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-30
In Foreign Lands.

Two or three European countries continue
to walk around with chips on their shout
uers, but the influences favorable to peace
are more powerful than is the desire for
war, SO there Is no immediate prospect of
nostil1ties. French republicans are very
much annoyed because the Gar of Russia
pehaves In cordial and gentlemanly man.
ner toward the Count of Paris and the
luke or orleans, but as Russia is too big
to be jumped upon just now the French
government Is taking out its spite on di-
mlnutiVe and helpless Siam. In Germany
everything is moving smoothly and there is
possibility Of reconciliation between the
Emperor William and Bismarck; the ex-
chancellor has been Ill of pneumonia; he
may accept the emperor's overtures for
peace but it is generally believed that he
Will preserve his independence and continue
10 cr1ticise imperial measures whenever he
mas an opportunity. Gladstone's speech to
the liberals OF Midlothian has created some
what OF sensation and may do much to-
ward bringing the house Of lords to its
senses as to great popular efforts at iegis-
latlon. Austria is having trouble with
anarchists, but seems at last reports to
have the upper hand in its struggle with
the bomb-throwing maniacs. The principal
event In labor circles is the continued strike
or coal miners in Derbyshire; among the
consequences Of the fight are the advance
In fuel prices and the mi-starvation of
more than 10000 women and children who
are dependent upon the miners earnings
for subsistence. American railroad securi-
ties evidently are not seriously affected by
the financial condition for Baron Hirsch
one of the shrewdest European financiers,
few days ago invested 5000, 900 in stocks
of the leading roads. Revolutions in
Brazil and Argentina revolve with vary
ing results. Cholera continues to
disturb in three or four places; it ia es-
pecially bad at Leghorn and on the eastern
shore of the Persian gulf. Principal among
the calamities was the loss of the Russian
war ship Roosalka, which foundered in the
gulf of Finland and took down with it
more than 200 men.