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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

In some cases the evil is past remedy.
But, as a rule. clever manipulation will sue
cessfully conceal the Disagreement Espe-
cially is 1t easy now that liberty is exer-
cised In the dress trimming. Bands are
often added for the purpose Of covering
spots. and draperies or folds are very eff
fective in these cases.
This gown. for instance, was originally
much simpler than now. There was but q
single lace band on the skirt and 4 berthe
on the bodice. But, alas! an accident result
ed In some ungainly spot on the skirt, both
at the bottom and the hips. and something
must needs be added. So the clever Dress
maker devised the lace arrangement. 1t
was easy to add the two bands on the skirt,
but when 1t came to the hips the problem
was more difficult But she finally hit upon
the lace fchu which is added. md which.
after crossing at the belt, falls down In
coquiles at the sides of the skirt A few
hidden stitches were sufficient to keep the
lace in place and the looms Of the how COM
pleted the good work. 1t was most beauti-
ful when finished, for the white lace looked
well wiz the pale green Of the dress ard
the belt bow was a green and rose color
with the shoulder bows made all Of rose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
AN INCOME TAX BILL.
Lieut.. Gov. Daniels of Kansas Hs
Sent 1t to WaahfnxtOn

Lieut.. Gov. Daniels Of Kansas has sent to
Washington for Introduction in Congress
his graduated income tax bill. It provides
for a tax Of per cent on estates Of less
than 100000. of per cent on estates
between 100000 and S. 600 600. Of Is per cent
on all estates Of over that amount. The tax
Is to be used for pensions and for equaliz-
ing the pay of soldiers Of the war for inter-
nal improvements and for eluipping the ma
tional guard. Adult male Immigrants are
to be taxed $500 and immigrant children
over twelve years of age 800.
Inheritances and legacies are also to be
taxed.
An address goes with the bill charging all
the Ills Of the country to legisa ton in favor
OF the rich and appeals to Congress to en-
act Just laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

and designed for beauty and comfort. They
win each have a frontage Of Is feet Ia
inches by q depth of Is feet 8 inches. The
fronts will be Of pressed brick relieved BY
square and octaEonal bay windows. F. @.
Atkinson II the architect and +. p. Nails
the builder. They will cost in the neigh
borhood Of $4,000.
Ground has been broken on Albany
street, East Washington Heights. for the
lar brick dwelling for A. NJ. Bliss. The
house will have frontage of 81 feet by q
depth of s. feet. A. p. Clark. r., 10 the
architect and Hunt q Freeman the build
erS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

September scircuit c. G. race meet.
Birmingham, Conn.
September 4-5-syracuse A. A. eighth an
September Ss-Hartford Wheel Clubs
tournament and inter circuit, Charter Oak
September LYNN Ndass.) international
September s-Boston A. c. international
September S-1@Sprinzdald b c. tour
nament and international circuit
September 16-Metropolitaa Associations
International meet, n: =.
September 2aPhiiadeiphia A. q c. In
te snnttnsdI race meet
race meet, Brooklyn.
At the fair Of the New York and New
Y. August % there win be q half-miis b.
cycle race for women, for which the FIRST
prize VIII be pair Of diamond earrings
A New York wheelman has invented a
spiked bicycle tire adapted to lace over an
ordinary tire, for racing PURPOSES or to use
on Icy and slippery roads in cola weather.
Honeymoon ON Bicycles.
A Philadelphia pair are planning q wed
ding journey. says Cycling. Both are en-
thusiastic bicycle riders, and 20 they are
going to make a tour on their wheels.
Inc trunk OF the bride will be sent on ahead
for even though she il in search of novelty
her feminine desire to look nice at hotels
Will not permit her to go away without
Few bits OF prettiness ready to be donned
wren the days run IL over. Instead Of APP
pesring before the guests in the time-hon-
ored going away gown. this bride Will come
down stairs In a Jaunty bicycle costume of
gray, with q wide white sailor collar and q
white yachting cap set on her curly hair.
The groom, In knickerbock ers, will await
her with the trusty wheel, and the rice and
old shoes will have to be thrown very lively,
as they bowl away from the parental man
sion to the shades OF the woods ana glens
between there and the first stopping place
on their journey.
Cycle Fire Extinguisher.
A South Boston fire company has Pro-
cured one Of the new machines fitted up
by the Pope company. with fire extinguish-
Ing apparatus and is experimenting with
1t. with view to making a report upon its
efficiency to the department A local paper
spt taking Of it says:
The machine Is being tried by one of the
men, who Is q wheelman. and for whom It
was made. 1t Is a lady's light roadster.
with cushion tires, and with its whole out
mt weighs about sixty pounds. the chcmi-
cal tank. liked between the head of the
machine and the seat holds about two gal
Ions OF chemical. which amounts as an ex-
tinguisher to twelve pals OF water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs il taken; it Is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acss
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eAectually, dispels colds. head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs b the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the tastc and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gista Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRUP co.
skG FRANCISCO. CA
LOUISVILLE. ~ kfH rasx. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
New Bicycle Record,

At the Herne Hill track. England Ernest
Osmond covered two niles on q safety
bicycle in four minutes. .wenly-four rs
seconds. This beats the best record ever
made anywhere. The British record for the
distance was previously held by NJ B.
Fowler. who. on the same track last year
covered two miles in four minutes forty
nine As seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

81 think" said Chairman Thos. H. Carter
OF the republican national committee in
certainly not before October. and POSSIBLY
a little later.
THE permanent headquarters Of the COM
mfttee may be tablished about that time
probably in Washington instead of New
York city"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
a.1;Y<:!KQS1

THEY'RE NOT ALL ALIKE
blood medicines There's only one that
IS so far-reaching and 30 unfailing in its ef-
iects that it can be guaranteed to do all
that's promised for it. That is DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. II that doesn't
benefit or cure, you have your money back.
It's not like the sarsaparillas or ordinary
Spring medicines. They claim to do good h
March, April, and May; All the year round,
blood as nothing elss can Every blood-taint
and disorder, Eczema, letter, Salt-rheum,
Erysipelas, Boils, Carbuncles, Enlarged
Glands, Tumors and Swellings the most
stubborn Skin and Scalp Diseases, and the
worst forms Of Scrofula, are completely and
permanently cured by it.
Buy Of reliable dealers With any others.
something else that pays them better will
probably be urged as Just as good" It may
be, for them; but it can't be, for you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
WHEELS TAKE A REST
Too Hot and Dusty for the
Cyclera
4 RECENT RUN TO FREDERICK,
Races Participated in by Loca
Wheelmen
GOSSIP OF THE CLUBS

UT FEW OF THE
bicycle clubs are
making runs mucn
just now, owing to
the condition Of the
roads and the state
Of the weather. Cool
er weather and we'll
beaten tracks will
follow the autumn
showers. however,
and then the roads
will be travelled more
than ever. There has
been SO much sand
0na 1,,at ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
THE SPOTS THAT MAR.
How . Gown Was Retrimmed With
Beautiful Eject.

II Is a very simple matter to spoil new
summer gown. One wearing is SUFFICIENT to
accomplish it. A single drop of a liquid that
spots. falling on the front Of a skirt, Will
forever mar its beauty. A tiny catch Of a
briar encountered In the country ramble
will make an ugly rent that 1t 10 difficult
and sometimes impossible to darn. A sud
den shower will effectualiy remove the crisp
freshness OF the dainty lawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Frank Barton, n Denver carpenter was
fatally shot by Officer McPhee at an early
hour yesterday, the policeman nlistakin1
him for q burglar.
Silas Brown Of Columbus. aged nfty.
eight years. shot and killed his wife Thurs
day night. She had brought suit for divorce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

The Kendall County Bank at Yoriviile
Ill. closed it's doors yesterday. Assets,
$40, 600: liabilities, S65, 000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

The drought which prevails over nearly
the entire state of Maine has reached a
severity unprecedented in the crop growing
season for many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
EPILEPSY OR FITS.

Can this disease be cured Most physicians say No
Isay Yes; all forms and the worst ca<esL Amer 10
years study and experiment have found the remedy
-kpepsy IL cured by il; osfred. subdued by opd-
ates-the old. treAcherous auack trsstneuf. 10 nos
oe<uar- foreet past tmpo.itions your pur>e p.s,
ourAses on your confidence. past failures. Look for.
ward. not backward Ny remedy 10 Of today. valu-
able work on the subject and larse bottle Il the rem
edysent free for trail. Mention post once ana On.
pres address PROT. ". II. PEEKE y. d.
sss-sS2t ACsdnf a.. New YusA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
YOUR
WyWRD
19 YOUR
BOND AT
GROGAMsgs

Amons the many bitter complaints Of duii business
and scsrity OF money which he's chsrsctsrred thess
past three months can truthfully say that our
patronage has been thoroughly saf1rsetorp In svsry
way. Every one OF these saltry summer days hes
found line Of people at counter vsifinr 20 pay
"a little something" their furniture. We
eotne 20 tell that tosr credit d Good
here-anv ffDs-and sOr ansthssc you xa~t A little
payment once Q week OF . month will soon mako
you sole owner and proprietor" Of house full Of
handsome. s-rviceshls furniture Our cyedff price
cur edsh prfce-and there naves 20 r1n- There
is . seven-p,ece Parlor Suite here. upholsfsred
plush-snd there's smother upholstered hair cloth
tsse choice of either Of them for ga 5ocash
cred1. These but fsoo Of Q whole floor full Of
psrior furnture-suites in Brocstelle-wilton Rug
Tapestry. GIT &C. Tberess Bed Room suite here
in sclid ost-bevel Ylass In bureau-and price IL
els cash credit Our first floor Is full OF Bed Room
furniture-hsndsome any You aavrhsrs-
all prices There's any quantity Of brussels Carpet
here and price is 80 cents per yard lnRr.in Car
ret. b cents yard Every yard Of carpet bonghe
of Us is maae AM laid free ~ os.f-no cha fOs
waste in matching nCures We sell a Forty-pourd
Hair Mattress for s9-wovea Nir- sprnxs. 81. "a
SlxIoot Oak Extension Tshie. 81 50 Refrieerato-s.
MattinRs Baby Carriages and anything anybody ever
used to '1.ousekeep" with here-And its yours tor
grosaase 20 pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

For collie, cramps, and pains in stomach.
nothing equals DR.: Piarces Smart Weed Ext
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Fixtures for next mo1th have been an
nounced as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23
The Catholic Summer School.

PLATTsBuRGH. July 22.-The first week OF the
Catholic Summer School Of America was prac-
ticaly brought to q most successful close with
q reception rendered to the students at the
D'Yonvi!le Convent last evening Fathers
Zahm and Doonan surrendered the stage to
those who are to follow them. after having
covered an extensive and decidedly interest
ing territory in science and mental philosophy.
1t was encouraginEly evident that both tho
reverend gentlemen had made deep and last
their listeners.
At the close OF their final respective lectures
they We're called before the curtain repeated
ly. The feature OF the week was undoubtedly
Father Lahm's strikingly original and entirely
new treatment OF the nerular and Darwinian
theories. His lectures on these subjects are
forthcoming in one OF the standard magazines,
ana will certainly attract widespread atten-
ton.
Tho arrival OF every train naturally aug
ments the number Of vistors. some twenty
two States arc already we'll represented.
Among other prominent psrsonages expected
in the early part OF next week may be men
toned Archbishop Corrigan. htishop Ryan.
Bishop Mcdonnell. ". j. O'Brien. LII. d., edi-
tor OF the CathDhc Union; A. Z. Doyle editor Of
the CaAoi!c World, and j. Talbot Smith. OK
editor OF the Catholic Rer'er.. Tho programme
for tho coming week INCLUDES the following
brooklyn; the Rev. ID. j. Nc Mahop. ID. D.: the
La sale College. \. Y: Col. Malcolm johnson.
eminent author and essayist: 4. Parsons La.
throp. LII. d.. and other minds Of equal brill
liaEcy and depth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23
THE SLIDE FOR LIFE
A Coney IsIrnd Amusement that IL Danger
ons for Some People.

There IL a daredevil amusement OF Coney
Island which Is called Tho Slide for LiIe or
the Trolley Pleasure II consists OF q number
OF wires strung at height Of twenty feet from
tho ground running from stations perhaps 200
feet apart. The seeker after hmusemcnt
mounts the stairs running up into the starting
station. and is there met BY the starter. who
places over ono Of the wires an iron wheel.
attachoo to which is a handle that tho victim
ia supposed to hang on to during tho ride.
Tho wire elants away into the distance. and.
MS tho starting point is perhaps twenty five feet
from tho ground. the novice is apt to feel q lit
tie timid. He gets little time to ponder upon
the matter however. for as soon rs his hands
grasp the handle the victim experiences tho
sensation Of being shot out OF n cannon. The
lusty starter has grabbed him BY tho coat at
the small OF the back and given him such
shove that he is bent almost double as he goes
Aitor the body gets once started on It's Jour-
ney 1t Describes fanciful morements in the air
rlment to people looking, on. The victim. who
Is not apt to iesl amused; geneSally hangs on
he has started he is alarmed to sc. the oppp.
site station loom up with Questioning distinct
violently against the crossbeams underneath
He shuts his 81, ey ~ and thinks o. all the bad
ss iE he lands IN the he. arms
Of an EN- poyee; and It depends somewhat on
10 heavy person. the chances are that
In a some what mixed up fashion, but II he is
light he is simply grabbed ar, Ground the waist Ls
eyes and Strengthening his coat. which has
worked UP around his neck. he calculates be.
tween gasps: That was not 80 badl' and
promptly mounts the stairs to try the return
trip.
There have been but few accidents at Tho
Slide for Life" owing In q great measure to
the carefulness OF tho employees. and also to
the presence underneath the wires OF great
pile OF soft sand. which breaks q fall when
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23
GRIPS AND PASSWORDS Il BOTHER.
German Plano Makers Anxious to Form au
ORGANIZATION OF Their Own.

German Plano Makers Anxious to Form an
Organization OF Their Own.
The International Piano Makers Union IL
rent over the grips and passwords which It 10
thought necessary to introduce ut the meet
inRs. The English speaking element runs to
passwords. cabulistic signs. and parliamentary
law. and the Germans like plain speaking.
passing resolutions. and pretzels and beer.
Though the English members of the union
arc in the minority. their ability to remember
long involved passwordn and mystsrlous signs
give them every advantage. Often before tho
German members pass the outer and inner
guards the business of tho meeting is half
over. Lodges 4. O.. and 10. composed OF Ger
mans. have seeded and formed Il union which
they intend to call the International Piano
Makers Union OF America and Canada,
meeting OF all tho local lodges will he held to-
dny. ut which an attempt will DO made to COM
promise matters.
The EngIish speaking piano makers are d.
vided on the ritual systcni. Some want tho
ak Teton the, ,mystsrlou CONT, the legendary
oaths. and all the dread concomtants OF Sc
cret societies. whIlea few. incline o plain bust
ness methods. On the other hand. n schiem Is
growing among tho Germans. A Hunber have
caught the secret sign fever, particularly one
consisting OF passing the hand over the mouth.
which Is suggestive ofn invitation to drink.
IA tho Germans outnuu!ber the others six to
one they will probably carry their point. unless
knocked out on parliamentary law
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23
\ Bic Brass Jury Wheel.

Tho largest and handsomest juty wheel ever
used In this city was placed In tho County
Clerks Office yesterday Tho wheel itself IS
inade Of brass and Is . foot inchos In diane.
tor Heretofore wooden wheels have boon
used OF from six inches tn II foot ar less in
diameter. Tho new wheel vii! contain, n,
Deputy County Clerk sculiy said yesterday.
about 10000 names at a time:
!. The old wooden wheel worked heavily with
the load Of slips OF paper. and n n cltlZon' 4
name happened to get hUroI in tho rl.:ht
pace. 1t did not run AS much chance ne ihs
rGuily. who hnS made the drawings OF this
lottery without impeachment OF favor Cor
nrllcS. Tho now wheel stands beside u small
wooden wheel OF ono foot and n half in diame-
nr, from Wlich tho Grand Jurors names arc
uIAwn. There are about thousand names
usually In this Grand Jury wheel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23
GOoD-BY, BYING1ON.
II was the Postmaster that the Burenu Of
Information was Uncivil To.

II was the Postmaster that the Burenu Of
Information was Uncivii To.
At the north end OF the Broadway corridor Of
the Post Onlce Is q stall labelled Bureau OF
Information" which people who ask questions
there think q misnomer. Postmaster Dayton
thought so. too. yesterday when. wishing to
discover whether tho bureau was Of service.
he asked OF the man who happened. unfortu-
nately for himself. to be in charge how many
questions for Information were asked there
daily. -
says. In an insolent tone.
Consequently the POSTMASTER next question
was. Your name Ia ByinEton. isn't IT."
Yes" snapped the clerk.
And the other man Is Collier?"
Yes. who are youy In what Postmas ter
Dayton graphically described as n "Go-to-
hell sort OF tone"
only the Postmaster" said Mr.. Dayton.
Byington Gasped and. with marked change
in hts manner. no askei his question to
come into the Bureau of Information and
make himself comfortable. a difficult thing to
do In SO small a pen on IL hot day. MIR. Dayton
thanked him and told him to keep tally here
after Of the number of questions asked OF him
each day. and to tell his partner o do tho same.
Mr.. Dayton. whom he went up stairs to his
ing tho resignation Of W. H. ByIngton. clerk In
the Bureau of Information. to take effect
Aug. l. Clerk Byingt0u had gone when the
Bureau OF Information was visited to get his
side OF the story. He comes from Come cticut,
and was appointed by Postmaster Van Colt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23
FLUSHING TOWN Nv DISGRACE.
Mrs. Woods OF Monkey Hill Robbed of Four
Duck, by Her Own Daughter.


Ducks by Her Own Daughter.
You were properly brought UP by an honest
mother have married an honest man. and live
in the honest town OF Flushing. notwithstand-
ing which you go about stealing ducks" stern
ly remarked Mr. Justice Smith Of Flushing to
Mrs. Jennie Bright. 1t all came about because
Of nine little ducks
These nine ducks and many more were for
merly the property Of Mrs. Woods. who lives
on Monkey Hill. Flushing. Her daughter.
Mrs irifht saw the adyantagss Of raising
her mother ut a rrice mutually agreed upon.
There Was no trou BILE whatever about the price.
in fact, hut the transfer OF the, agreed sum
transfer. caused more fun and trouble than
Monkey Hin has seen in a long time .
d sEsh haT shy S
attractive precincts Of the Hill. 1t would not
GO and pay money for a lot Of fool ducklings
Ros dd not Know ,Po where thSy belonged Mr.
neverfhoiess wanted her pay: SO she asked
her daughter what was the matter with lock-
Ing, up the ducks until their meaGre intelocts
tried Sy Mrs. bright with great success. but
still she forgot that little amount which com
o s6d hss he4 to Of
Last Monday Mrs Bright came to the city to do
ana IN bs % %
Mrs. Woods bado her daughter assembling
adieu. AS soon as Mira. Bright had departed
Mrs. Woods descended from Monkey Hill and
gathered those nine unpaid. for ducks by their
eighteen lessand restored them to their native
back yard.
Whom Mrs. Bright returned from the mad
ding crowds OF Grand street she missed the
auacking. Of her dncklings. and straightway
suspected why, She went in the shadow OF
from tho maternal back yard. This move was
discovered BY Mrs. Woods. who suspected a
return OF her daughter for the rsma ming Ave
ducks. and armed herself with bucket Of
justified by the events. Mrs. Bright did re-
turn. and then there was fun on Monkey Hill.
Mrs. Woods greeted her daughter with
dippers Of water. Mrs bright ran for the
Woods ran for her daughter. When the fight
had become very wet and the ducks very
happy. Mrs. Bright wrenched the dipper from
Mrs. W0qds's hind and then ,a1nd there
feIl down and yelled "MurIsr" the nsighhors
victory, retrieved the Ave ducks and departed:
Mrs. Woods had her daughter arrested. and
then it WAS that Justice Smith delivered him
self Of that rebuke. He also fined Mrs, Bright
SIS. She was 40 angry at the Justice that
she wouldn't nay the fine and went to Jatl.