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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23

From Puck.
Mistress-"Has your cousin a place yet,
Nora?"
Nora-"No. Mum. She haven't; an her
only wan year over, an grown that particu-
lar that she can't PLACE herself.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
John Bull Will Join Uncle Sam in
Policing the Ocean.
DERELICT THAT MENACE NAVIGATION
An Average Of Eight Collisions
Every Year.
WORK oE THE SAN FRANCISCO,

Written for The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23

firecrackers comes into play. skyrockets
climb the heavens at night, and the air Is
filled with tintinna bulations and music from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
Floating Islands of the Sea.

Much more strange and Interesting in
their way than even derelicts are the is
lands which are sometimes found floating
on the sea. One of the most remarkable
phenomena OF this sort reported in recent
years was a bit Of dry land adrift In the
Atlantic ocean few months ago. 1t was
sighted by several vessels. but first on July
Is, 1892. when it was in the longitude of the
Bermudas and in about the latitude of Will
mington, Delaware. 1t was in the middle
OF the gulf stream and was moving at the
rate Of about a mile an hour Shippers who
observed 1t estimated that it's area was
about a quarter Of an acre. 1t was visible
at a distance of seven miles and was thick
ly covered with tropical grass and bushes.
In fact. 1t was quite a mass of forest
growth. the topmost branches being thirty
feet above sea level. When last seen. 4:
had reached the path of transoceanic travel
and was supposed to be on its way to Eu-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03


plant TO have registcrcdS against MN
Oh his second day Of duty. Bob ro-
Tented. aud after caniioning his man.
who swore repeatedly. aud by every
thing holy, that he would come right
out, Bob saw him 70 into the saloon
aud no stationed himself where he
could command view Of the main and
side entrances And he waited there.
but his prisoner mover came. After
ton minutes Of supreme anxiety he
called out the bartender only 10 hear:
dat fsllers why, be wentout trough
de hallweyig
Bob was pnralyzed in HIS tracks. he
looked at his court papers, which he
carried In his hat lie couldn't get
back 10 his station without having
them filled out lie was just on the
point Of going buck 10 confess his
fault 70 the sergeant no matter II he
were broke for II, when. as be looked
down the street, he saw an old negro
staggering along. taking up the whole
sidewalk and singing 10 himself in a
most contcnted way.
Bob saw his opportunity. he ran up
TO the colored man, and, taking him by
the shoulder. shouted: ''Ah. John
Blank, so you're drunk again, eh2
Come along TO court !"
The negro looked up mystified. and
said: Use drunk, ofitha: Use berry
drunk, but isn't no john Blank."
"You arc John Blank. DON'T know
your II you say you're not John Blank
you'll get ten years for perjury. Come
along.
So Bob took the old negro to court
the rule 50 ID that be Should have taken
him 10 the station arst-and hauled
him up before tho jnese in the Tombs
1t had been n long session.
"John Blnnls, what haze you to say
for yourselt?'' weurily inquired the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

like other people, do. Like all wom-
on, hate 70 have on things that every
body has and that are common"
~ will tell You. snid the husband,
smeelsiy. Maria, II you wish 70 have
exclusive styles, take my adviccs Wear
apnir Of rubber boots sou,wester.
tablccloth for cloak aud dress
made OF q horse hair mattress inside
out You win then have nothing in
common with the rest Of your tribe. II
It Is q go, say so at once. and / viii
leave for Canada Tomorrow 50 ss to
give you full swing 70 your hearts CON
tentl',-N. Y. Advertiser.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
wAMTEp excLuslVg srYLEs.
a Woman Who Didn't Want to he Com.
mon nnh rrotnsfnh.

mon and Protested.
"oh, dear!" abe gasped. as she threw
herself into q chair and flung her
bundles on the floor "oh. dear! i will
never wear this horrid old gray dress
AGAIN.
why, what's the mntterq" said the
head of the family, soothingly Il am
sure you only bought the thing last
week"
Yes, know
And isn't the house filled with suips
and patches even at this moment, the
remains of the dressmalser's tidiness?"
We'll, its like this" said the WON.
IN, suddenly bursting into tears.
when was outshopping to-day saw
q colored woman with dress Just like
mine. Do you suppose am going 10
stand that?''
why not?' snorted the head Of the
house.
Job, you haye no notion Of such
things. You never were woman IN
your life. II you had been Won
wouldn't ask such silly questions I
really believe that my dressmnlser told
me a fib about that pattern and style.
She gave me to understand that mine
was the only piece Of this pattern in
New York"
What difference does 1t make, any
wayp''
"And saw a woman with hat like
mine, too; and nearly died when !
got into street car and saw n horrid,
red.haired country girl with shoes Just
like mine: and then fairly faintco
when waited up to tho bar-ain
counter and observed that the sales.
lady wore bow pin Just like mine
aud nearly fell nat in heap when /
took soda water and noticed that a
servant girl next TO enc had on terra
Gotta gloves the exact shade OF nine.
and ncally swooucl when cane
down the street and raa plump INTO +
tat lady carrying . pair of twins, md
didn't each twin have. cn Il bonnet Ike
my darling child's. Gly Ujilie boy, i
tell you 1t isn't right Iwaut 10 .Le nm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
WHAT TIE PRESS i'll
TO SAY

II us u
"Dr. Fish is a gentleman vii
exactly suited to the worh
which he is engaged. He is H
attentive and skilled and I'd
much interest in his work. |
wins the esteem and admiral
of his patients and ever Al
manages them in the most Sd
factory and successful mannS
-Buckhaanon Dispatch.
HAS done more for the Cd
of temperance in dissection q
all other influences combined
Weston Republican.
"Your noble deeds shall rem
an active sentiment which 1,
survive even the mildew Of
tomb. God prosper and prof
you. Ed. Giarksb,trg Sun.
"This Institute is a blessing
this community. Quite a 4
number have been turned az
entirely cured (; and we hopd
see many more who are addid
to drink, test the merits OF
treatment. DIR. Fish thoroua
understands his calling, is att
tive and courteous to his patiel
thereby winning their esteem
admiration. The Gold Curetr'
ment cannot be too highly pr
ed.n-Ed. Garksb,srg Truth.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

of character. He studies r. 1
ents daily. Histreatment !.
fectly free from danger =
knows what drug he Il adm
terlng and knows what tb hs' y
should be and is there Il III
eye witness to the effect \
all these and many more ALL
agesit is no wonder that h.
witnessed the happy result
cure in every instance whera|
patient has taken his full n
ment and adhered in detail N
Institute regulations.
The period of experiment 4
our remedies is long past
simply point you to results II
are more potent than MI
Read what the Press and rel
sentative citizens have to
Dear reader, have yon a frien|
acquaintance a slave 70 ri
opium, or tobacco, whom
would like to see curedi "A
urge him to come to The n
Institute and we will restore
to health and happiness. 4
are coming to this Institute RI
all walks of life, lawyers. n
men, bankers, physicians, !
chants, farmers, mechanic,
all upon returning home iOin|
speaking in terms of highest n
mendation of the great gooi
humanity that we are AL
plishing. For further parted
address the superintendent.
All communications con6denI
DIR. WILSON FISH.
The State Institute, |
Clarksburg, wv
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
COURT YOUR WIFE.


o uiddieesed man. rse a word with you.
AZ you sit In your ONCE this morn.
Has the worry OF life. with ftsfolly and strife,
Pierced your heart like Factoring thornf
Does the touch d your gold feel 700 cIarnny
and coidf n
Arc you weary Of nattary's aecru.
Alas for the days when the passion d youth
Burns low III tho dosoints hearth Y
When tho laughter snd iears o. our innocent
years
Mover more from the sympatfies start
And the hideous fnieu of indnFeneo u soon
Meath tho tAtisrng mantio ofartl
Porhaps youlye trisd traeadsAIp, and only hayo
found
Deception and sciashuess rifc;
Prrhaps you have poared TO tho needy your
hoard,
Tcbe prtcied by infrattude.s knife;
And perhaps you have beon through tho whole
round ofsin.
Dldyou ever ny counting your wife'
No. Thou take my advice. and think you win
mud
Iris . pleasure % charming rs new.
Follow memory track TIL ut last you arc book
10 the days wlien you sworo 20 be true
Tea. dream more and more, I'LL she seems IS
ofyore
To % watching aud sishins FOR you
And when you 20 homo tonight, buy bouquet
OF tho flowers she used 70 admire
Put them into her hand whom before her you
stand,
wtsha Ioyer.ltlse kiss Of desire
And OH Watch hor eyes when they ope With
surprise,
And dame up from smolderins Hrci
Tncn an through the evcalas be tender and
kind:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
DR.. ". Fish, SVper1nte ndeat Of me
State Institute;

Or. W. Fish, Superin tendent Of The
State Institute;
/ gladly add my testimony to
the long list of those who have
been redeemed from that en-.
shaving curse, drink, by your kind
and skilful ministrations. For
many long yearsI had struggled
against the demon-but only TO
be defeated, until | took the Gold
Cure from DR.. Fish, which has
entirely restored me. All desire
for liquor has disappeared and
an aversion towards it has
been established. Clarksburg is
to be congratulated upon possess
ing this great reformatory 'insti-
tuition, which is a credit to the
State and the Nation. / would
say to all who are addicted to
drink, so TO DR.. Fish, at The State
Institute, and you will be cured.
Hundreds in CIarksburg and
vicinity can testify to the truth
OF what ! have said. | am we'll
known here, have conducted 4
successful business at this place
for many years.
JNo. L. MoCogM1c.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
TO sohom 1t mag concern:

TO achoat a may concern:
This is to testify that We
personally acquainted with
Wilson Fish, and that we &
him to be reliable in his BUSH /
transactions, and that his !, %
ment Of inebriety does all ttaI
claimed for it. We are acquai!p
with a number Of his patl,s|
who have been entirely curea|
the liquor habit. We take pl9
ure in commencing the Y, Do !.
for his professional skill as
as his honorable, exemplary \
courteous treatment Of all y
whom he comes in contact.
I. s. Spates, q. S. Conn. al
d. w. Boughner, Pos maisss|
Stuart F. Reed, Ed. IEIs IN
Douglas F. Forest, Rector "
Church. "a
O. Sprigg Sands, Cash
Traders National Bank
Chas. f. Thompson, fianV
Organs. f,ouI|
Court. tl;rcl
Court. p.oses'
ing Attorney. sxs.Ol
Hon. Jno. j. DAVIS,
gresham. 4, son
corder.
Geo. M. Holt, DENTIST
Dr.. Al, B. Hall, Dentlssw, Il
A. O. Davis, Presidens Y
Business College.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

aud went sprawlipp into the street
Here was prisoner Bob caupht him
Inv the collar. and soon had him landed
in the station house. John Blank.
aged =. residence. -" wns tho roc.
ord copied into the biotter, and Rob
sav his man loclsea nm ,v,tb m IA
rrofessional nride and then tnrnod IN
n sIeen - $3.50 80 -
Early tho ,.x. norn;,e Roh a..
,ea,.ed "a tall. THE nan ~ eonrt Tha
paper wns riven him callina for the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
But hasa string tied
10 de bat
MeAaHbslgtR-sGrcat Scott |!
yer comes de conductor am
loin't got notieket.@

'Nuain'!' calculated the negro, and
the whites of mis- eyes rolled up at Bob.
ten days" said the Judge, and the
poor negro was railroaded to the pen
and in q little while was taking a ride
in the black Maria. Bob had his papers
oiled out and went off to the station
with q great weight off his mind.
Its pity" said the story teller, as
he put on his overcoat and started ont,
that Keeper Mcnamara did not have
some of Bob Quaclsen bush's inventive
genius and opportnnities.'-N. y. Sun.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

MODERN cutters despair 81 reprodnc-
ing the ancient sword blades Of feudal
Japan, as modern arttfcers in iron de-
spair Of initiating the artistic sword
guards Of that country. According to
tradition the test Of the ancient Japa-
nese sword was even more rigid than
that of Saladin's blades. IT was enough
II the latter would cut in twin ut q
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
HOW ne DID rhena.

The man was pompous mud had q
large sized and visible confidence in the
correctness Of his manner Of doing
things lie had finished his meal ut the
hotel, and as be showed back his chair
he showed out the munfficent sum OF
twenty-five cents 70 the waiter
'sThcre, my man. be said, take
that. don't do things by halves
"N-no. sir" whispered the waiter.
you do them by quarters. Thank you,
sir. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

THrY have whit IRE known as TWEEN
ty-thrce cent restaurants in Paris.
PLEASE bring me a napkin" said Gus
toner in ONE of these hasheries to the
waiter recently. Just now they are
all in use, replied tho waiter please
be patient; you shall have the first one
available" Then bring me a tooth.
pick with which to kiln time" said the
customer. "Tmpossiblep exclaimed
the waiter; for the moment they also
are in use"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
AN don't yerfer9a i.
Talk about yer Edisonsl

From JUDGE

single blow down pillow, thrown in
the air, but the japanese blade, SUI
spcndcd horizontally beneath a tree,
must sever any leaf that, falling, should
accidentally light upon the edge of the
,ya,ro,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

Gov FLOWER, of New York, liber-
ated woman the other day, named
Polly Fri"et, who was undergoing a
life sentence for murder, and had been
IN prison for thirty-thrce years. In1ss9
she poisoned her husband, prosperous
young farmer in Gencsee county, N Y,
and their two children. She was con-
vieted on her fourth trial and sentenced
to be hanged, which sentence was after
wards conmuted to life imprisonment.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

-narry-"The doctor told me to-day
that Jessio's freclsles were caused by
too much iron in the blood jack
THAT'S funny; her mother told me she
had to do all the ironing herself -E.
Y. Herald.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

about police experience and police
work. Many humorous tales were re-
cited, the majority OF which were we'll
turned lies, and it was growing late
when the man who had to catch q SUI
bnrban train pulled out his watch and,
with n look which meant that he had
just time to tell the story, asked If any
one had ever heard about Bob Quack-
enbush's first prisoner.
Every old-time police reporter had
sincere affection for Bob For many
years he was the night doorman in the
big white building in Mulberry street
and was famed throughout the depart
tnent as n humorist, He would crack
joke with anybody, from the presi-
dent of the board TO the Italian boot
black. and was never found wanting In
quaint remark and ready retort. IL is
some years now since Bob died while
he was doing duty in the city hall
squad, and he is now lying in u church,
yard away up the state near the little
town from which he came thirty years
ago withtwo hundred pounds of muscle
and bone and aspirations TO the New
York police force.
According to the reporters story,
Bob, after receiving his uniform and
his shield. was detailed for duty at the
Oak street station. That was in the
afternoon of the day he was appointed,
and he went out on the night tour ut
six o'clock to cover post of which he
knew little and to catch criminals of
whom he knew less. Things went
along swimmingly during the early
part of the night. Bob decided that he
would like the work, and concluded
that it would be big feather In his
cap. or helmet, II he could catch a pris-
oner on his first tour
His hopes were realized. Tor just be-
fore midnight there rolled into his
street well-dresscd man who was
hopelcssly drunk. He stumbled over
the curbstone as he approached Bob
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
The New Church In tho East End.

The Committee on Plans for the new
UniOn-Statiou church, after eight months
work, reported to the congregation last
Sunday. They had been previously au-
thorizej to secure bids for the execution
of the work on the approved plans If
within the limit OF 500 900 and the Old
material md reported that the lowest bid
was S25, 779 and the old material. The con-
ference approved the report of the COM
mlttee and instructed them to settle with
the architects and continue their labors
and get site and plan for tabernacle for
temporary use during the rebuilding of
the church. The committee will report
again in few DAYS and If approved q
building committee Will be appointed.
In the mean time the Finance Committee
are steadily at work. and it is hoped that
when started the edihce will be pushed 10
speedy completion. The congregation 10
not wealthy. 1t Is composed largely of
young working people. Many of them are
apprentice boys and young ladies who
make their living by working in the fac
tories of the city, and deserve the sympa-
thy and help of wealthy citizens. The
church, though not costly, will be unique
and beautiful and in the most approved
Gothic architecture. A full DESCRIPTION OF
the building was published in the Dis
PATCH few days ago.
The Sabbath sch Dol rooms and the pres
ent auditorium are too small, the founda-
tions are insufficlentto improve or enlarge,
the timbers are decaying. the basement 3
damp. and the walls and roofs are leaky.
so that the necessity to rebuild is impera-
tive. The congregation, with great unani-
NIFTY, are enthused with the prospect OF
this great improvement to Church Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
RODE OVER A LADY.
Negro Fined for Careless hia'nk-
Charged with Beating Lad.

In the Police Court Yesterday mornln
lessee ZONES (colored) was charged with
being disorderly and carelessly riding over
urs Charles Rosser, VINO resides on Seven
teenth street. From the testimony IN tne
case Ia appeared that the negro was not
Watching what be was doing when DIS
horse ran against Mrs. Rosser KNOCKING
her down and slightly hurting her. JONES
was fined 81. so for his carelessness'
Charles johnson, negro man. VIZ. Wns
CHARGED with assaulting and beating nttle
Frank Cunningham. SOC OF Captain FRANK m
w Cunningham. City Tax-CoIector. lhe
case was continued until Tuesday morn
inc Captain Cunningham was greatly
agitated over the affair. <..,.s,
Alice Jeter and Fanny johnson (colo,Irssul
were mn AZ suspicious characters. Iney
were arrested while trying TO pawn new
COAT sunposei TO have been stolen rom
some unknown person. The EXAMINATION
will he made on March I'd.
James Evans and Joe Harris tcoloreuI
were assessed $3.50 and costs for hghVihg
BENJAMIN r. Taylor (colored) was
CHARGED with fraudulentlv disposing OF ana
embezzhng a check signed by GILES Is.
Jackson aod made payable 20 Sarah "A.
Tavlor, mother of the accused. Inc case
was postponed until March lst. laylor
was sent TO jail for twelve montnsas sus-
melons character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
Suggestions for the Exposition.
lReIigiOua lIerald.I

II is now rrmored that Uncle Toms
Cabin" is to DO given in realistic style at
the Worlds FAIR. and along with it life
like reproduction of the recent lynchng in
Texas. Now, let the enterprising managers
present also picture of the murderous
Homestead riots and of the bloody scenes
little later on ct Buffalo. aud. by all
means, let the European visitors have a
glimpse of the recent French ball in New
York. If all sections of the country are to
be represented. let the recent legislative
situation in Topeka Kan. be photographed
and faithfully reproduced. And, as the
Colum bian Exposition is to be held in Chi
cago, 1t would never do to omit the spec
tacular presentation of the Anarchist riots
which occurred in that enterprlslng town
some years ago. Fiat iuStuid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
Sterling Morton.
Tex. Va. February a, 1898.
/. IL N.

IECK, VA, FeUruary IT, 1913.
To the Editor Of he Dispatch:
Hon. j. Sterling Morton, whom Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland has named for Secre-
tary of Agriculture, Is q native of Michi-
gan, q son of the late Hon. j. d. Morton.
of Monroe, a prominent Democrat and in
every respect o worthy citizen.
Upon the organization of the Territories
of Kansas and Nebraska j. Sterling Nor
ton was appointed secretary of the Terri
tory Of Nebraska 10y President Buchanan,
and has really grown up with the country.
He has first-class abilities and no doubt
would have been . United States senator
years ago but tor the fact that his party In
Nebraska has always been in the minority.
He is one of the most decided free-traders
in the Mississippi Valley. His first wife
was Miss Carrie French. beautiful and
accomplished lady Of Detroit. Il. G. I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
,Ii.. Haynes En,er,ains Her Friends.

A delightful entertainment was given at
$40 north Nineteenth street Friday night
by Miss Eugenia HAYNES. IN honor of her
young lady and gentlemen friends. About
II o'clock an elegant supper was served.
Mrs. W. S. HAYNES acted as chaperon.
Among the young ladies' present were !:
Misses Huldah Roane. Dug Perkins. Estelle
and Mary Gibson. Julia. Berta, and
Blanche Parkinson. Bessie Smithers Sallie
and Kate Sullivan. Mamie Walker, Minnie
HAYNES. and Miss Maggie Atkins, of Peters
Messrs. Charles ID. McGehee, q. j..
Crowder, Thomas Mussen. Brodus Carl
ton. Willie Marston. James Edwards. Will
lie Allen. Harry Parkinson and Brookins
Dooley, and Ryland Murdoch. of Baptist
Golieua
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
Many Ursing Him to Ran.

II can be stated that Hon. J. Taylor Ely
son has not as yet decided as to whether
or not he will be candidate for Lleuten-
ant-Governor. He has recently been so
busy preparing his annual message to the
Council and in looking after the arrange
ments for the removal to this city of Mr..
Dayis's remains he has net had time to
consider other important matters. He will
probably decide in three weeks time as to
what answer he Will give his friends who
want TO place his name on the State ticket.
Mr.. Ellyson mas in the last ten days received
letters from every portion of Virginia
urging him to be candidate, and he feels
greatly flattered by tho kind expressions
of his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26
P.ize-Fight That Proved Fatal.

San FRAScIsco, February 25.-William
Miller. OF Sacramento. and Dial. Hawkins,
of San Francisco, feather-weight pugilists,
fought for purse at the Pacific Athletic
Club last night. Hawkins won in the
fifteenth round. landing a terrific blow,
which Knocked Miller unconscious and
which resulted in his death this morning.
Hawkins and his seconds are in jail and
officers are looking for others who took
part in the fight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-26

merit whist-pIayers and the cards will %
represented BY forty-four young misses
from seven TO fourteen and eight young
gentlemen. They propose having ,nis
unique entertainment on April TN. anu a.
IL has never been seen In TINS CITY anu -
really most beautiful speelaeula, sno ~
the PLAYERS and cards will be given later.