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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
A BLACK CAT FARM.
Establishment Of Skin Factory in Which
Sable CANNES Arc Used.

Establishment Of Skin Factory in Which
Sable Cannies Arc Used.
From the Sioux City Journal.
II had heard Of skunk farms, rattlesnake
farms and other novelties in the farming line, "
said Nick Hansen yesterday to a party of friends
who were congregated about the stove in the
court of the Exchange building while waiting
for the Illinois Central to double the receipts
Of the day, "but I never heard of black cat
farm until I went out to Washington. The
year that went out there Jim Wardner, an
olc-timer who used to stage it with Fred Evans
in the early Gays, and who is quite well known
to many Sioux Cityans, conceived the idea of
raising black cats for their fur. and proceeded
to organize a stock company to push the enter
prise.
"A company was organized with q capital
stock OF 5000, 600 and an island of about l 900
acres in extent located in Belliugnam bay, in
the upper part Of Puget sound, was obtained
to carry on the farming. Then q grand skir-
Inish was made to get black cats. The Pacific
coast states were ransacked and nearly every
incoming train was loaded with black cats,
which were Immediately taken to the island, or
cat factory as We called it. They we're in
charge OF a number of men, who furnished
them with food by seine fishing in the bay
and a certain number were killed during the
year to pay the current expenses. When l left
good black cats pelt was worth 81, and the
company was making mint of money
Seats fur makes up elegantly into muffs and
capes, and / see they are beginning to be quite
popular. The pelts that are spotted are COL
ored black and sold as a cheap grade. There is
going to be plenty of money in the industry for
Jim Wardner and his company, and think
that it will only be the matter Of a short time
until other companies are formed and like in
dustries are established on some of the numer-
Gus islands in the sound. It beats skunk or
rattlesnake farming ten to one, is less disagree
able and much more profitable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
A BOY IN THE ROLE OF JONAH.

Lowered Into an Elephants Stomach to Re
move an Indigestible Iron Bar.
From the st. Louis Republic.
Apropos to the incident related in last Fri
days Republic of the death of ZIpp, the big
elephant ut Baraboo. Wis, from having swal-
lowed chain weighing ninety pounds, a re-
minder was called up and related by Dr. Hume
of Denver, who recently registered at the Lin
dell
Just prior to the demise Of the much
lamented Phineas L. Bsrnum was touring in
Connecticut and called upon the great show
man at Bridgeport, WHO invited me to see the
circus animals in winter quarters. On arriving
at the great caravansary where the wonders
that tour the country year after year are stored
the lllustrlous owner was informed that Beta,
the prize trick elephant ailing. All the
symptoms OF the poor beast pointed to the fact
that she was suffering from acute gastralgia and
means had been tried to relieve her without
avail.
1T was finally discovered that Beta Had by
some means grenched off an iron bar from her
stall and as it could not be found it was sur
missed that she had swallowed 1t which ac-
counted for the gastric irritation of the val
uabie pachyderm.
Mr.. Barnum saw that poor Beta mus; soon
succumb to the inflammation caused by such "a
large foreign body and with ready wit resolved
on unique plan to remove il. Attached to his
large winter hotel was a small colored boy who
went by the name Of Niger Joe. lie was but
little larger than full-grown 'possum and T.
L. sent for him and explained that he must take
a rubber tube in mis- mouth to breath through
and with a rope round his waist must go down
into the elephants stomach and get out that bar
of iron.
Joe rolled his eyes and denurred, but he
knew his employer too well to refuse Ac-
cordingly Joe was Amounted with pound of
vaseline, and Beta being safely gagged. he was
gently pushed down the giant osophagus head
first, smooth stick well oiled landing him at
the bottom. According to instructions the
boy soon gave three tugs at the rope to be
pulled out again, and sure enough. tightly
clasped in Joe's hands was the offending and
indigestible iron bar. 1t is needless to say that
Beta's life was saved and that Niger Joe was
handsomely rewarded for his cure Of the valu-
BILE elephants Indigestion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

E. and P. Craig. /. williams, J. F. Frank, g. F.
Goodchild, J. B. McGirr, W. and II. Staub, B.
F. and D. Weaver A. 0gai. Thomas Fulialove.
". II. Duffy, w. Britt and Misses Emma and
Mary Deman, Kate and Ida Sullivan. Della and
Pauline McGirr, Este,ie Thicker. Gusta and
Louise Hemple. Maggie Wannell, Enae Craig,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Taggart. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Prodigy, Mr.. and Mrs. William Zeh, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. I. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fisher.
Mrs. Edwin II. Fowler gave luncheon at her
handsome new residence on East Capitol street
yesterday. Among the guests were Miss Mollie
Oyster, Miss Lehigh. Mrs. L. W. Fowler. Mrs.
]. W. White, Mrs. P. Y. De Graw, Miss Fox Of
Philadelphia. Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. DR.. French
On account Of the death Of Mr.. Blaine, Mrs.
warder's invitations for tho cotillion this even
ing sre recalled.
There were several theater parties last night
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hoban gave one, followed
by supper at their house. Their guests were:
Miss Edie, Miss Ledyard, Miss Cox. Miss Nc
MILAN, Miss Tremsin, Miss Mitchell, Mrs.
Hoban, Mr.. Hoban, Mr.. Biddle, Lieut.. Culver,
Mr.. McKenny, Mr.. Wills, Mr.. Andrews and Mr..
Ray.
Capt and Mrs. Buchanan gave another.
Their guests were: Miss Elkins, Miss Deering,
Miss Amy, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr.. Lee Phillips.
Mr.. Maddox, Capt. Buchanan and Mr.. Nc
Kenny.
Mrs. Chinn will not be at home Saturday.
Capt NJ. J. Foote sails for London February
to spend a month or six weeks with his wife
and daughter Katherine.
st. Paul's English Lutheran Church was
thronged with relatives and friends Wednesday
evening to witness the marriage Of Miss Tillie
Kilian to Mr.. Charles E. Kendrick. The cere-
mony was performed by the pastor, DR.. Domer.
The brides godfather. Mr.. John L. Vogt, gave
her away. Mr.. Moffett, the groom's cousin,
acted as best man
The ushers were Mr.. Frank Killian, brother
of the bride; Mr.. Will Georges, Mr.. Ernest
Kubel and Mr.. Phil Mooth. The bride at
tired in brown travelling dress, with hat and
gloves to match, and carried a bouquet of
brides roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Kendrick left i'm
mediately for trip north. The presents were
numerous and useful.
Battery A, light artillery OF the National
Guard, will have another Of their pleasant
dance receptions on the evening Of Tuesday,
February IA. The reception will be held at the
National Rifes' Armory. Invitations have been
issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
VERY EASILY CAUGHT,
That Ii the Universal Opinion Of One Of u
Most Dangerous Things I'm the World.

That Ii the Universal Opinion Of One Of tho
Most Dangerous Things In the World.
This has been cold winter, often bitterly cola
and In far too many cases IL has produced colds.
cold Is easily csugnt and IL always the beginning
OF disease, often serious disease. cold may come
In many forms Sometimes IL il wifh . chm.
shuddering chill; sometimes with Q pain IN the
shoulders and the arms; sometimes with Q vague
aching In the muscles on the limbs- In whatever
form IL may come. IL ia cold and II means disease:
often dangerous disease or death, unless tAksn IN
handpromptiy.
You cannot afford TO neglect cold. IL NAV ru,
Der that an ounce OF prevention Is worth Q pound
Of cure What should you do - q senrbie nsn O.
woman Watch the symptoms, guard against the
nrst signs fortify against everything thai can be
unpleasant. Injurious or dangerous. There n only
one way by which this can be done In 4 bv tns
use OF some pure, relisble stimulant someihing
that VIII quicken the pulse. renew the life. bring
Into action and aeiow al the faculties; something
which mas been tested and tried; something thss
20 ask what this Is. II ID sufl1clenf 90 name it.
Dunys Pure MALI Whiskey has been proven % ~
superior 70 anything All things that have been pre-
senied 20 the public for checking q cold. cuflng
pneumonia and rendering the life o. this seaso1
OF the year happier aud better. IL hes been used "
more people and n more popular today than any
otner known preparation in the world. and n a..
serves is popularity becsuse 10 has proven 4.
merits BY toe cures has effected, colds n hes
exerciked thai no interruptions druggist or grocer
tres TO substitute anything which he may claim -
pc sjust - goods There 4 nothing thaS oan taSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

From the Boston Advertiser.
The recent destruction of the old Congrega-
tional Church at Plymouth marks both an era
and an opportunity. Although, of course, the
building destroyed was not the edifce erected
by Elder Brewster. il was certainly its Iineal
descendant. and nothing is more easy than to
trace its descent. II was pre-eminently the
church OF tine pilgrim fathers. No one of the
original company who landed uDon the rock. it
Is true. ever sat within its walls and yet there
was no other building upon the continent
which more surely bore about il the sanity
aroma which distinguished it from all others
Ii has been well suggested that the dest-uc-
ton of this building should not only be re-
garded us marking al era III the history of New
England. but it should serve as an occasion for
establishing in enduring form a memorial of
the sturdy religious faith of the pilgrims. Ply
mouth has, it is true. its Memorial Hall, in
which are co!lec ted relics of the personal lives
OK that heroic company. IL has its monument
concentrating the historical aspect of this
early settlement upon the New England coast.
Why should not the religious aspect of this one
OF the most remarkable incidents of modern
times. be commemOrated as well? The hneal
descendants OF Ailgrm and Puritan are scat
tered throughout our country, from east to
west. All these look back to Plymouth as
their historical home. Why should not they
all unite In building upon the site of the
venerable building such an edifce as will
be a memorial to all time of that rugged yet
simple faith which impelled the heroic band Of
men and women to journey across the sea to
settle in wilderness? Such building should
not be extravagantly ornate, but it should
architecturally symbolic the strength of the
founders faith. Above might be the audience
room, below hall whore might be held meet
inSs of historical societies, reunions of old
Plymouth families, or other gatherings de-
signed to perpetuate the memories Of the
pilgrims or to keep alive an interest in the
great era in religious thought which their com
ing hither marks. Memorial windows, in
scribed with the names of Brewster and Carver
| and others of the old heroes, would no doubt
| add to the interest surrounding such place.
Already movement is foot to such q
much-desired end. The religious society to
which the old church belonged has recovered a
considerable amount of insurance money, which
Is 10 be used u nucleus OF tine fund. Some
| pledges have already been made by interested
parties, which serve to swell the amount The
sum OF $500 only is, it is understood. needed
TO carry ous this project to completion. The
| descendants of pilgrim and Puritan will no
doubt speedily supply this comparatively small
amount 70 secure such much-desired end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
TOMORROw's BIG STAR.
It's Sixteen Pages Full of the Most Intere,
ing Reading Matter.

Its Sixteen Pages Full of the Most Interest
ing Reading Matter.
Tomorrow's STAR will be full Of interest TO its
news of the day throughout the entire world,
supplemented by number OF very attractive
and entertaining special articles which THg
STAR knows SO well how to set before its read
ers, several Of which will be appropriately Illus
trated. The following will be found particu-
larry interesting:
WITH THE PAPAL LEGATE (illustrated).
How Monsignor satolli is quar.ered u. the
Catholic University.
AMONG SACRED RELICS (IilustratedD.
The miraculous legends attributed to the
treasures Of many Roman churches.
MR.. HAYES LAST WORDS Illustrsted).
A remarkable interview about men and
measures given to the writer by the ex-
President just before his death. By F. G.
Carpenter.
IN THE BALL ROOM Cllustrated).
What wise woman will do to avoid being
considered a wall flower.
VENEZUELAN FEAST DAYS Qllustrated).
How the people of Caracas celebrate their
festivals. By Fannie B. Ward.
WATCHING THE RAILS
The duties OF a track walker and the priva-
tons endured by him.
A HIVE OF INDUSTRY.
The government printing Office, the Mecca
for partisan pilgrims.
MANY POINTS OF VIEW.
What newcomers are apt to think Of the ma
tional capital.
CHICKEN FARMING.
Vice President Morton follows the example Of
ex-President Hayes.
PAYING CALLS.
brilliant scene witnessed only in Washing
ton during the gay season.
GATH'S POLITICAL "REMINISCENCES.
He gives some interesting memories of the
campaign of 1876.
CRYPT CURIOSITIES.
Where countless files of newspapers and maps
are kept
A BUSINESS WOMAN'S ADVICE.
She tells her daughter how to become bread
winner.
mo. no.
An admirable story of daring escape from
the California military prison and its ro-
mantle and sad sequel
AT HEADQUARTERS AND ARMORIEs.
The latest news about the District National
Guards.
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
How the gay people Of the national capital
are enjoying themselves this winter.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
Interesting information about houses and lots
WINTER SPORTS.
What is going on in bicycling circles, in the
gymnasium and in bowling alleys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
TRANSPORTING MONEY.
Mr.. Plat Seeking Certain Notifications
the Contract.

Mr.. Plat Seeking Certain Notifications Of
the Contract.
Mr.. Thomas @. Plat Of New York had q con-
ference with Secretary Charles Foster at the
Treasury Department today in regard to GER
tain notifications of the contract between the
Treasury Department and the United States
Express Company for the transportation Of
moneys and securities Of the government
These changes had already been agreed upon,
but have not yet been executed in
due legal form. 1t is desired to have
the matter completed during the pres
ent administration. The period covered by the
contract includes the next four years, but is
subject to abrogation by either party after due
legal notice to that effect. Mr.. Piatt is presi-
dent Of the United States Express Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
He Saved His Life.

From the Louisville Commercial.
Years ago saved that mans life," said q
well-known business man, in speaking of GER
tain bank official. Its been fifteen years ago,
suppose" continued he. when one day this
fellow came to me in frantic state OF mind and
told me a startling tale. He WIS teller in the
bank then. the same position he now holds
Jim, he said, I've got to have IS, 500 today or
I'm ruined for life 1 am short just that much in
my accounts and they going to check me mp
tomorrow was astounded of course. but he
had been true friend to mo and got him the
money and saved him from exposure for four
years. He gave ME portion of his salary
every month until the money was paid with in
terest. His honesty has never been questioned
and as the Years have gone by ne has grown in
the esteem of his superior officers at the bank.
l think when / helped him. fifteen years ago,
that L saved him from dishonor and disgrace.
1t was as good days work l ever did"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
RECOMMENDED FOR OFFICE.

The Iowa Democrats win Urge Certain
Appointments Upon Mr.. Cleveland.
The Iowa democrats in the House have agreed
upon several recommendations to President
elect Cleveland for appointments
Among those who will be urged are: Ex-
Congressman Benton J. Hall for commissioner
Of patents, position he held under the last
Cleveland administration; Congressman White
for pension agent at Des Moines; Samuel Fairall
for solicitor OF the treasury to succeed Mr..
Hepburn. and Congressman Walter Butler TO
be superintendent Of the railway mail service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLYING; THE LIBRARY
Il Of Howard University with a quantity OF hooks
will be rece civ ed u.tu FRIDAY, FEBRCAR TENTH
1sst3. at TEN A. NJ
Bids .nnst be properly indorsed and addressed to
the president of the university Particu
OF bid and list OF books Will be furnished applica
ton % the undersigned
The rich; reject any or all bids reserved Office
hours. q u 10 a. m J. u. JOHNSON
la21. Is 80 tel 4. 6-6t Secretary and Treasurer
TT JAIL. d. g. JANUARY ri. 1S93-SEALED
proposals for furnishing provisions and other
plies FOR year. delivered this
In such Quantities they be ordered from time
70 time vii! be received BY the undersigned until
NOON TUESDAY. JANUARY THIRTl FIRST,
ls3 fsrticuATs viii be fun ishei application
tins Ofn"e. The rizht i reserved reject and all
bids j. b. BUhkE. Warden. js.tj4t
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON. n. c.
January %. lsaES Proposals for furnishing the
industrta department printing OH Ice Of howard Uni
Nersty with printing paper and other supplies VIII be
received by the undersigned until Ten O'CLOCK
A. NJ SATURDAY. JANUARY TWENTY EIGHTH,
ls.6 Particulars W II lie furnished application to
the Undersigned Once hours from o to 10 a. N.
dsty. The rsht TO rr)ect any ali bids - we'd
Ja24-4t j. Il. JOHNSON. Secretary and Treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Safety on the Zig Ocean Liners.

From the Saturday Review.
The strange eventful history of the overdue
Cunarder proves two things for, say, tine FIVE
hundredth time. One is that the engineers of
that well-known line know their business. The
other is the still more patent fact that there are
not few persons in and ont of newspaper
ofices who dearly love an excuse for making q
commotion- 1t is disagreeable to be DELAYED
Tor four days on the North Atlantic Just south
of Newfoundland and In a stormy december.
1t Is like being kept for an hour outside Can
non street station In a freezing fog. But, after
all. when you are in Cunarder which drifts as
steady as church with three sea anchors out,
when there are three weeks provisions on board
without having recourse TO short rations, when
you are in the track Of the trade and steamers
are passing as quick after one another a. they
do in the channel. when you have from 100 to
500 fathoms Of water under you, and there il
no lee shore nearer than the Azores, it is quite
unnecessary to play at shipwrecks and disas-
tiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Oh. from that swell deliver US
or whom it may be said
The sweetness is most noted in
The region of the head.

COMBINING BUSINESS AND PLEASURE.
"Begorrah," said Mr.. Dolan, THAT party Oh
gev II be the last the sayson for all ov me. !"
''Why, didn't you have good timer
1.-The foime wor all right, but afther jiggin'
holes in me carpet lasht noight Michael Dono-
van comes around this mornin' wild bill fur
dustin it"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Tunis Brides Must Be Beautiful.

girl In Tunis, after she is betrothed, is
cooped up in a small room. with shackles Of
gold and silver upon her ankles and wrists. II
she is to be married to a man who has dis
charged, dispatched or lost former wife, the
shackles which the former bride wore are put
upon the new brides limbs, and she is fed till
they are filed up to the proper thickness
The food used for this custom. worthy Of
barbariaus, Is q So called drouRh. which il of
an extraordinary fattening quality. With this
seed and their national dish, cuscusso, the bride
is literally crammed, and many actually die
under the spoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Women State librarians.
a ~ Dali A. .,l.ia HSs.aAa

From the PhilAde phia TimNa
In nearly every southern state . woman il
state librarian. The legislature Of Mississippi
has elected woman to that position for the
past twenty years. In, Kentucky and Tennessee
for almost - many years women have held the
Office at handsome salaries. The secretary Of
state Of Tennessee, in whose oecce the librarian
works, says, in q private letter: ''Since We have
had women in the Office they have not only
given satisfaction in the work, but have rem
dered the ONCE where the work is done far
more comfortable and attractive" South Caro-
lima pays it, librarian, . woman, "a. 100 year.
West Virginia has q woman - assistant custo-
in thas capacity shs has charge Of the state
library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

from Truth
Brassey-''Did You hear about the row on
one of the bridge cars during the rush hours?''
Fenwick-"No. What caused it?"
Brassey-"An absent minded college student
thought that he was in foot ball tackle and
half killed several people before he realized his
mistake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
A Slow Young Mans Trininr.

Fr ON vogue.
Miss Keedick Ito her sister)-"Mr. Linger has
been coming to see me for several years, 20 I
told him that il he had anything to ny it was
time he said it,
Miss MArgaret-"What vas his reply?"
Miss keedick-ssThe horrid thing saidhs never
was much Of = conversationalis&"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

While Mr.. Donovan was watching an engine
that was engaged in backing the other day he
was heard to remark, "Begorrah, that's the
most roundabout way of goin' forrard Oh liver
saw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

EOR sAIE-BEAUTIFUL REs1DENCEs-NEw-
= l32s and 1881 2ist st } story ami basement;
~ rooms MI furnace open hreplaces. cabinet
Inantels. psntres closets &c. n 4l2 by 30 to alley
these houses very complete; spacious chambers
and complete in all respects. $1,000. JOHN MIL
IER CO. JO5 ST. n. ta24-Jt
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SHOOTING STARS.

"What made Blithers refer to the greenbacks
he had in his hand as marginal notes."
'.He won them In bucket shop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

EoR sALE-HOUSES-
Il JOHN B. WIGHT,
1910 G. st. n. ".
Here are three OF about the choicest
bits Of property now on the market.
grand spot fOr apartment house--in
fact one Of the most conveniently 'Ocatedi p
the city. q at. lust west of 18th; size 81
feet FROM BY 100 feet deep to alley. We only
ask s2t, OOu for the entire piece.
Here i a chance for those merchants VINO
wish to leave Peunsy 4vauia and Others
paving too high rent on st. An e1ception-
ally fine piece OF business property in the
ve-y heart OF the business seCttC1, desirable
location for any business. Will be sold ex-
ceptionally low.
splendid chance to secure a very pleasant
home upon accommodating terms. l 81.
near 3D. n. W, lot 2oOf deep. good width.
large yard; side iIxht thoroughly built and
in perfect order plan Of house exhibit az
our office; only $40. 0O).
We have OF the best EoIlses that
81. 900 ever bought located on ST n.w.
JOHN b. WIGHT.
l41OG st. n AT