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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

A Minister Wastes sympathy Upon an Uu-
appreciative Fellow.
From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
A rather rakish-looking fellow occupied the
second seat, with horse shoe scarf pin and q
long mustache, which he chewed spitefully AZ
he looked over veterinary surgeons bill and
frowned. just ahead of him good old Pros
byterian preacher sat with a mourning man,
VINO had just buried his wife. And as the B.
and o. 8. W. express moved down ite west
bound time card the minister spoke soothing
words Of comfort to the husband and sought
to console him in his grief by hopes Of future
life and lessons to be learned by bitter trials
here below
''She u good woman-a very good
woman. Henry. but the Lord had need Of her
and We must bear it bravely."
The husband choked. but said nothing
The minister arose. passed down the car and
took a cool drink Of ice water; then, with Bonded
head and heartful mind still deep in sympathy,
returned and sank into the seat.
There may be yet some now unknown lesson
in this ioss." said he softly to his companion,
not staring at him in his grief
yes, was the reply. tinged with ILL temper;
"IH know a dern sight better than to hire such
a highwayman for doctor again"
Somewhat surprised the minister exclaimed:
"But then, my friend. what is all that COM
pared to her worth to you?"
But you see had her heavily insured and
wasn't a red cent in the hole. but this chump
flung the singer into my pocket book for all
he S worth, because he knew I had the stuff
And she amt been worth so much to me after
a.l-she's lost me more than she was worth from
first to last. I'll never take up any OF her blood
again. There's bad streak in it,
Shocked beyond expression at the heartless
words, but knowing that deep grief often I'M
seats reason. the minister sought to soothe the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
A Joker Who Never Joked.

From the Boston Globe.
II is curious fact that "Joe Miller" who
fathered all the jests in this country for half q
century and upward, never uttered jest in his
life. Though an excellent comic actor. he was
the most taciturn and saturnine man that ever
breathed.
He was in the daily habit of spending his at
ternoons at the Black Jack, a well known public
house in Portugal street, Clare market, at that
time frequented by most Of the respectable
tradesmen in the neighborhood, who, from
Joe's imperturbable gravity whenever any ris-
ible saying was recounted, derisively ascribed
it to him.
After his death, having left his family unpro-
vlded Tor, advantage was taken of this custom
airy habit, and Mr.. Motley, a well-known
dramatist of that day. was employed to collect
all the stray jokes then current in town.
Joe iiller's name was prefxed to them, and
from that day forward the man who never ut
tered jest became the reputed author Of every
Jest, ancient or modern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
The Number Thirteen.

From the Gazetta Piedmontese
The conversation turned on the numbsr thir~
teen, the splitting Of salt, knives and forks
placed crosswise and other kinds Of super
stitions-
"You need not laugh at similar bSliefs. :"
graveiy remarked TrsnquiIlettL AN uncle Of
mine at the age OF seventy seven committed the
imprudence Of going to . dinner ct which tAs
guests numbered thirteen"
And he died that very EVENING""
NO, but exactly thirteen yesrs AftsGwaxd"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Why He Enlisted.

From the Boston Globe.
When Charles Dudley Warner was the editor
Of the Hartford Comm Press, back in the
sixties" arousing the patriotism Of the state
by his vigorous appeals, one Of the typesetters
came in from the composing room and planting
himself before the editor said: swell, Mr.. War
ner, I've decided to enlist in the army" With
mingled sensations of pride and responsibility,
Mr.. Warner replied, encouragingly, that he was
glad to see that the man felt the call Of duty.
''Ob, it isn't that" said the truthful compos-
itor. "but I'd rather be shot than try to set any
more Of your copy" And nobody enjoys tell
ing the story more than the brilliant author Of
my Summer In Q Garden"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

From the Nineteenth Century.
India is, no doubt, the birthplace Of Buddha
and Of Buddhism. But Buddhism, as a popu-
lar religion, has vanished from India. SO that
the religious census of the country knows
hardly Of any Buddhists, except in Ceylon and
in some districts bordering on Thibet or Bur-
nah. As no Buddhist teachers could be found
in Bombay or Calcutta, some imaginary beings
had to be created by Nine. Blavatsky and located
safely in Thibet, as yet the most inaccessible
country in the world.
Mime. Blavatsky's powers OF creation were
very great. whether she wished to have inter-
course with Mahatmas, astral bodies, or ghosts
OF any kind. Here is a list Of the ghosts for
whose real existence she vouches. Peris, devs,
djns. sylvans, satyrs. fauns. elves, dwarfs,
trolls. norns, misses, kobolds, brownies, necks,
stromkarls. undines, mixes salamanders, COB
Inns. banshees. kelpies, pixies, moss people,
good people, good neighbors, wild women. men
OF peace, white ladies and many more Shall
We then, concede, she asks, that all who have
seen these creatures were Mathematical 1t is
difficult to answer such q question without
seeming rude. / should certainly say they
were hallucinated, and that they were using
words Of which they knew neither the meaning
nor, what is even better. the etymology.
So long as Nine. Bavatsky placed her Ma
hatmas beyond the Himalayas both she and
her witnesses were quite safe from any detec-
nves or cross-exsmining lawyers. saw, how
ever, In the papers not long ago that even the
believers in Mme Blavatsky begin to be skep-
tical about these trans Himaayan Mahatmas.
At the annual theosophical convention held in
Chicago in 1892 lady asked why outsiders
were always told that the Mshatma sages dwelt
beyond the Himalayan mountains Mr.. Judge,
who is now the head Of the American theoso-
phists, replied that it was for seclusion. "If
they were anywhere in the United States" he
said. "they would be pestered and interviewed
by reporters" This admitted of no reply, ar
ticularly in America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Gazing His O6spring.

Once when Alexander Dumas, the father, va
visiting the son. Alexander. junior, invited
Alexander, senior, into his garden, which ID
said to have been somewhat larger than . good
sized pocket handkerchief They sat under the
one little tree in tins garden and famed them
selves. Il am sufocating," said Alexander.
senior. "what shall I do, perez asked Alex
snder, Junior. "Better open your chamber
window and let q little air out into your G.R-
dem" said Alexander, pere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
THE SATURDAY STAR,
An EiEhteen-Pa.e Paper FILLED With Attract
i've Reading Matter.

An Eighteen-Pa.e Paper FILLED With Attract
i've Reading Matter.
Tomorrow The STAR will be issued in eight
een-page form. 1t will be filed with interest
ing reading matter, many special articles hav-
ing been prepared for this issue. In addition
to the literary features. which are Of more than
usually attractive, THE STAR will give all the
news of the world, covering all the important
happenings of the day at home and abroad
Below are given some Of the contents of satur-
days paper:
PICTURES FROM PARIS (Illustrated).
Electioneering methods and other odd things
in the gay city.
FUN IN SWIMMING (Illustrated).
Some evening scenes at the bathing beach.
THE SUMNER GIRL (Illustrated).
What Dame Fashion saws about her gowns.
OLD JOHN BROWN Qllustrated).
The story Of his famous raid as told in the
light of recent developments.
DENvER's M1LLIoNAIREs Ollustrated).
Gossip about fortunes and fortune making in
Colorado.
JACK FROsTS HOME Cllustrated).
The people who live at the most northerly
point Of Uncle Sans land.
OCEAN PIRATES.
How Uncle Sans navy pursues the pests Of
the seas.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
How it was remembered and celebrated a
century ago.
CHOLERA's WESTWARD MARCH.
How line of defense has been drawn around
the United States.
THE IRON CANYON.
graphic story Of thrilling adventure in
the mining regions.
THE MAJORS MATCHBOX.
A brigh. story written especially for TIE
EVENING STAR by Percy Fitzgerald, NJ. A.
AN EXPRESS IDYLL
A modern love story told in an attractive
way.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.
Doings among the folks who cultivate ath-
letics.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
Notes about building in Washington and
vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
THE PATENT OFFICE.



next placed on the witness stand She was ons
OF the typewriters said to have made copies 81
the Drawbaueh cases. She remembered die
tinctly copying the papers for Poe
ter d Freeman. The work wa
done in room 80 Of the patent ofica.
Major Emory gave her the material to be
copied. The books OF Miss Longfeiow and
her associate. Miss Bitter, we're then produced
The entries Of the work performed for MessrA.
Foster Freeman were read aloud by Mr..
Church
Miss Longfellow testified to the entries and
pointed ont those representing work which she
had performed. She did not row who arranged
to have the work done. as she did the COPYING
at the instance OF her associate. Miss Bitzer
MISS prrzrp x,rxrss
MI -
r..- :, -. . -
=. a. ,h. -, 80, - -. -
~. ,'N
whom the e.trs cow was in,snSas
Mr.. Church at this point asked perrpissiop A
submit TO the witness for her iientifcstion Tia
copy which was made of the Drawbouph' nppI;-
cation, but he did not want the council sf ths
defendants TO examine the copv. as II IA a -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Cause and Eject.

Cause and Eject.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
Young wife-''This talk about man being so
impatient when woman is getting ready 70 60
anywhere is all nonsense
Friend-"Doesn't your husband complain at
alp"
Young wife-"No, indeed. Why, last even
ing couldn't find my gloves, and I had long
hunt for half q dozen other things, and yet,
whom | was finally dressed and went down stairs
to my husband, there he was by the fire, read
ing and smoking as calmly as il l wasn't half
an hour late"
Friend-"Well, I declare! Where were you
going2''
Young wife-"To prayer meeting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
EXPLOSION FELT FOR MILES.

Two Hundred Quarts OF Nitro-Glycerine
Blew Up.
BRApFoRD, Pa, June pa terrible nitro
glycerine explosion occurred at an early hour
this morning near Guffey station.
Andy Muldoon, an oil well shooter, was on his
200 quarts Of nitro-glycerine in his
wagon, and while coming down q steep
hill into Guffey station a wheel struck . large
stone and the wagon was overturned. Nothing
was found Of Muldoon or the horses but few
small pieces Of flesh scattered through the
woods.
The shock was felt for fifteen miles around
and people in the vicinity were severely
shocked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Alumfnfum.

There are many misconceptions about slumin-
ium that are widespread, and which Il seems
difficult to correct in the public mind Alumni
ium is not, section for section, very strong
metal 1t is only one-haif a. strong - wrought
iron. 1t has . very low elastic limit II h not
rigid, but bends under o transverse strain
readily. Il il in its alloys that its utility COM
mences TO appear. With TO II per cent OF
copper or aluminium bronze we have one Of
the most dense, finest grained and strongest
metals known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
A Very Ancient Egg,

From the Boston Courier.
Tourist-"Didnt You tell me. sir, that the
egg you served me a moment or two ago was
fresh boiled egg?''
Restaurateur-"I did, SIR"
Tourist-''Yes; and have reason to believe
from the bouquet which poisoned my olfacto-
ries when the overskirt Of that thing vas venti-
lated that it was the first egg that ever saw light
on this continent"
Reconstruction may be right, sir. about
the antiquity of the egg; merely assure you.
my friend, that it was fresh boiled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
The Place of the Hair.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
Mrs. Watts-"Oh, we had such time at home
last night! Mr.. Watts thought there was a
burglar in the house, and he got his revolver.
and it went off and the ball went right through
nv hair"
Mrs. Potts-"Indeed. And were you any
where in the vicinity when it happened?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
LIVING IN THE WOODS.
But the Family Would Not Accept POLES
Assistance

But the FAMILY Would Not Accept POLES
Assistance.
A telephone message was received by sxni-
tary Officer Frank from the sail this morning
telling him that a family consisting Of father
and mother and four children were living in
the woods near the branch. Ths police patrol
wagon sent for them, for the reason
that it was stated that the mother was
sick. The driver OF the wagon took
the family to the fifth precinct sta
ton and there the older members became
indignant at their treatment They objected
TO being driven through the streets in patrol
wagon and refused to accept assistance. Then
they left the police station and started in the
direction Of the county. The man 10 thought
to be n Pole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
She Agreed With Him.

Snc agreed With Him.
From the Troy Press.
"Made blanked fool OF myself last night"
elbows that?'
Had little tiff with my best girl; told her
she was the most trying person know
"Well?"
"She said che supposed she was Then she
gave me back my ring and told me she guessed
she d try some other fellow for while.''
Rough"
Il should say so. It'll cost me twenty at
least for enough flowers and confectionery to
square myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

From Tit Bits.
As William bent over her fair face he lis :
pered: Darling. if should ask you in French
if might kiss You, what would you answer"
She, summoning her scanty knowledge Of
French, replied, BILLET douxr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

From Worlds Fair Puck
Commander Of the Guard-"There have been
. number OF bold robberies reported. See II
you can't put stop ~ this"
Sergeant-"But, sir, I've got all the men I
can spare detailed for duty at the restaurants
already"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
PROPOSALS.

IT. u.s. DEPARTMENT OF, AGRICULTURE.
pos ss D Ss a 81
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. July twenty.
laid in November 1886. and used until January H.
81 Charles 'pa GSns
lies Said cable has one conductor. composed OF a
w Il No Tt r hs@p End
supposed to be in ssrviceable condition, except .
For rther sop h0t to 81 ehei
Of the Weather BUREAU Washington D; Bids must
purchase OF submarine cable" and addressed to the
T. n Gn
ie25. q. 2e.27Nisia nv" i' '''f''A''
PRRaPosALks FOR STREET LIGHTING
lyme 1888 ssasa pfspssss si b ressysS q
& Columbia Years. Or ls ss spss
snsS On and form. Of
KER. C. T. POWELL. Commissioners. d. c. je23.6t
IT CONFESSION OF FISH AND FISHERIES.
VII be ss s. s9 sas
n suc Suf iss:
as ss,,d may be required from time 70 time. the
Tss .n. ash .,s ,sS q rss
Subject prd.d BY the fs
ton fee to be paid BY the contractor Fuller details
2h Of sss
.e22-4t
PRoPosALs FOR WASHING TowELs-wAR
L Department. supply Division. Washington City.
June ~ 1888 Sealed proposals; in Duplicate, will
NOON. MONDAY. JUNE TwENTY-SIXrH. 1893,
for washing the towel. of the War Department and its
several bureaus and Offices during fiscal year end
ing June 80. 1894 Full Information furnished on
made it, duplicate and the printed furnish cd
ey this department. placed In sealed envelopes in
aorsed on tn, outside. Proposals for Washing
Towels. /" and addressed to NJ. r. THORP. Chief OF
Sur2ly Divi.ion. je17. TO- 10 81. 23S54
nEPGT CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICE WASH
~ ington, d. c.. June 3D. 1S92-Sealed proposals
in mn sriPlieste will be rsceiyed here until TWELVE
TENTH. 1893. and then opened. Tor furnishing
during the fiscal year commencing July l. 1893 such
forage. straw and bran may be required. The right
Is reserved to reject al proposals All informa
ton required will be furnished application 70 this
marsed Proposal for Fors9e. &c. :" and addressed
TO GEORGE II. WEEKS. Deputy Quarternsster Gem
eral. q. y. A. ,elQ-ft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
IL That the Reason?

Worlds Fair Puck.
warburton Rittenhouse (of Philadelphia)-
81 We just been out to Chicago. The grass don't
grow in the streets Of that town, I tell you"
Biddle B. Biddle-"what's the reason? Per-
haps the soil isn't e rich g on Chestnut street
here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

sr. PAUL, MINI, June 2s.-Ths Canadian
Pacific railroad will soon take q hand in the
rate war. II is learned on excellent authority
that this road will shortly announce rates TO
its Pacific terminals on identicslly the same
basis as the reduced rates OF the Great Nor tn
ern and Northern Pacific, which viii apply TO
San Francisco business also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
No Doxs Allowed

Dogs are not allowed passenger on the
Tenleytown electric road, and the appearance
OF . canine in one of the cars recently caused
some trouble. Edward Norman and Daniel
Mckay were charged in the Police Court today
with disorderly conduct resulting from the dis
cussion about the canine.
Morran was fined e5 and McKays persona,
bonds were taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
The American Aid society.

The case OF the officers of the American
Mutual Aid Society. charged with conspiracy,
as heretofore published in TIE srAR. has been
set for trial in the Police Court on Wednesday
next Almost every day Mr.. Muiiowney, the
prosecuting attorney, receives by mail letters
giving information about alleged victims Of ~
society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Real Estste Matters.

Burgdorf and A. s. johnson have bought
Of s. c. Raub. in trust, for &5s. 2s4 90 part Of
Peters Mill Seat A Nailor has bought Of A.
b. Duval for %, 800 pit 8. 90. 2ll-ls By IS on
18th between n and o streets northwest C.
W. Handy ct al. have bought for s2s, 900 OF D..
Carroll Degges all Of %. No. lss, bounded BY
New Hampshire avenue, and 18th strssts
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
The Prettiest Baby in Washington.

many pretty babies in Washington to have a pres
ent OF $50 as that is offered for the first prize,
with smaller yet liberal amounts for other prizes
to the prettiest babies who have used lactated
food Full particulars forwarded free by Wells,
Richardson Co., Burlington, VT, sole proprietors
OF lsctated food, known In hundreds Of homes as
"the food that saves bsbieS' uveS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

PORTLAND, ORE, June 2s-Union Pacific
steamer R. R. Thompson. which left here yes
terday with large freight and passenger list.
struck snag, filled with water and went to the
bottom. The loss, including repairs, viii not
exceed e. 600. There were no casualties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Free Concerts at Bay Ridge
BY celebrated Fifth Regiment Band of Baltimore.
Trains leave B. d o. station week days at 9:l5
am, 1sS0 and 4:2s pm; Sundays at 9:S5 a. M,
1:S0 and 3:l5 pm. Round trip, o. 00.-Adpt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
MANICURE.

MADAME PAWN, MANICURE AND CHIROPOD-
1xl ist. 703 18TH ST. y. W.-The only Importer and
Nanufactur or of FINE MANICURE and CHIROPOD.
Isl GOODS south Of New York noylLtr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Mrs. Samuel Morrison, sixty years Of age, va
run over Thursday by an Illinois Central trAir
at SD street and both her feet were cat on
Unfortunately for the company Mrs. Morrtpou
may recover. should she die the Illinois Cen
trail people would be liable for only %, 900 dam
ages.- Chicago Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

The win Of the late Sarah Jane Anderson,
filed yesterday, names w. II. Bower Of Ridley.
Park, Pa, and Mary Ellen Holiingshesd Of thia
city as executor and executrix-
REV. e. TAMiSosrAN Of Antioch spoke ct
the First Presbyterian Church last night on
Syria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Held for . D,.mond Robb erv.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-Three young colored
men, named Lee Holt, VIM. Brown and James
Transom, we're held in the Tombs police court
this morning for completely in . robbery in the
De Sofa Hotel at Savannah. Ga. Of 5000 worth
OF diamonds and jewelry from guests Of the
hotel They will be taken back to Georgia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Two Men Set Free.

George Hilton was this afternoon acquitteo
in Criminal Court No. of the charge Of steai-
ing . watch from the person of Joseph T.
Handley, and in the case Of William Nally,
charged with larceny from the person, . nolls
prosequi was entered because Of the death a
the prosecuting witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Bay Ridge, the Chiidren's Paradise.
Picnic grounds, swings, flying horses, extern
sive play grounds. Trains leave b. l. o. station
week days at s:15 am, 1:30 and 4:2S p. NJ; Sum
days at 9:35 am, $50 and 3:15 m. Round
trip, $1O0.-Adct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Human Nature.

from Quips.
Cumso-.'wait minute. Fangie. WANT 70
step into the dressmakers and pay my wifss
bill"
Fangle-"why don't you give her the money
and let her 60 and pay it2"
| Cumso-s.She'd order another dress"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
A Blue-Coated Creator

B1ue-Coated Creator.
From the Indianapolis journal.
my friend. began the solemn man with u
red nose, 1--WE are dust"
"Gow-anl' replied the new policeman, cor
I'll soak you, an then your name viii be mud
saa2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following; Howard
orton Cook and Mae Helen Agnes Byrne; John
Hirrlinger and Jscobina Herzer; Melvin Hop
wood and Bette Henley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
WORLDS F. IR.

THE WORLDS FAIR VISITORS ALLIANCE
saves its members ten cen. on everything
entire COST 81. Apply SUI 9Th st. NV. Agents
wanted on salary or commission. ap153o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
OF T@E POT 0MAG

Now is the time to invest your surplus money in
Real Estate, where it will be and bring in
larger pr t than rate of interest which may be
promised on doubtful stocks other securities,
Choice Lots can De secured in this subdivision on
the Conduit road on easy terms of payment. which
must return large profit soon the Washingt on
and Great Falls Electric Railway now being surveyed
through this property. is bull.
Full particulars a.
14-0 st. NV.
ie22-s: s.H. PINE. Special Agent.