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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers a
more complete and varied train service to
Chicago than is offered by any other lire
1t has two daily express trains running via
Cumberland and Pittsburg. two running via
Deer Park, Oakland and Bellaire and two
running via Cincinnati and INDIANAPOLIS
Round trip excursion tickets at SO are sold
for all Of these trains and passengers can
go one way and return the other Tickets
at the same rate are good going via any of
the routes described and returning via Mia
CARA Falls. These excursion tickets will be
honored on all Baltimore and Ohio trains
without exception and without extra fare,
until the close of the exposition and they
Park Mountain Lake Park, Oakland Gin
cinnati Iudianapoli and Niagara Falls
Special excursions at 81 for the round trim
September T. 13 and q. For particulars cali
at Baltimore and Ohio ticket offices.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
A Drill by Young Ladies.

Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock the Laurel
Guards, a company Of thirty Of the young
ladies' Of Laurel. accompanied by the Laurel
Drum Corps, will parade on Pennsylvania
avenue from It'll to 18th street, then they
will take the steamer Manchester to Mar
shall Hall, where they will spend the day.
The young ladies wear a uniform consisting
of blue skirts and jackets. white leggins.
waist. cap, gloves and parasoL They are
we'll drilled in marching and In plain and
fancy evolutions. They will give exhibitions
on the lawns at Marshall Hall during the
day and in the new pavilion after the ar
rival of the Manchester on her S:45 pm. trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Drowned fn the Potomac.

Frank Holman. colored boy of eighteen
years OF 80 Canal street southwest was
crowned near the Golfer dam above the
Long bridge yesterday. He had undressed
and piled his clothes on the bank and went
in for 4 swim, and in a few minutes he Wa :
noticed struggling, and he then went under.
Efforts were made to recover the body. and
after three hours dragging it was brought
to the surface and taken to the morgue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Reduced Rates to G. A. r.. Encsmu.
ment and Worlds Fair via Penn,


The Pennsylvania railroad has arranged
for fast service to both Indianapolis and
Chicago at rate OF $3.50 and SIT respectively
for the round trip. Tickets sold Septanhe,
l, 2. and 4. good for return within THIRTY
days.
The Pennsylvania railroad affords this
quickest, best and safest route to the
worlds fair.
Columbian express leaving Washington a,
1015 a. m. daily reaches Chicago at 10 a. m
next day. passing over the mountains in
daylight; 3:15 p. m. reaches Chicago at 20
through sleeping and dining cars.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following: Alex
ander Isaac and Katie Joseph. Walter Dom
aldson Cannon and Johnnie Melvin. Joseph
Henson and Laura Bascom, Chas. Albert
Stevens and Julia NJ. Sheckles, Henry Pier
son and Mary Conway, Charles A. Brown
of Richmond, Va, and Mamie West of
Front Royal. Va; John s. Seibert Of Allen
town, Pa, and Kate Reyburn. Charles A.
Stevens and Kate f. Oates. Winter L. VIII
son Of Elkton. Md. and Mary NJ. Turner.
John B. Roberts and Maggie McComas,
John Coleman and Sadie Hamilton, VIM.
d. Stanfield Of Leesburgh, Va, and Annie
NJ. ], Thomas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

COBSON & MCCARTNEY,
MEME ERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE.
1919 ST., Glover Building.
Correspondents of Messrs. Moore Schley. 80
Broadway,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits. Exchange. Loans.
Railroad stocks and bonds and all securities list
ed the exchanges Of New York. Philadelphia.
Boston and Baltimore bought and scld.
A speciality made Of investment securities. Dis
trict bonds and all local Railroad Gas, insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt In.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
An Early Closing Movement.

There IS a movement IN foot among the
clothing houses Of the city 10 continue the
custom of closing at 5 O'Clock, which Las
been In vogue this summer. 1t is thought
that all of the large dealers will join in the
movement. keeping open later only on Sat-
urday night for the benefit of those who
cannot get out to buy earlier during the
week. An agreement has already been
drawn up. and has received the signatures
Of . number Of the clothing houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Has Surrendered Its Charter,

Abe Lincoln Command. No. s, Union Vet
erans' Union. has severed its connection
with that organization and has surrendered
Its charter. Political differences are said to
be at the bottom Of the trouble. The COM
m ander, Col. J. l. Thompson. in a letter to
the commander-in-chief OF the order, says
that the action Of the command is based on
an order of the last department commander
Issued last fall prior to the election. in
which he endeavored to range the union In
opposition to Mr.. Cleveland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

The next OF the popular excursions to
Niagara Falls via Pennsylvania railroad
leaves Washington at 7:10 a. m. on Satur-
day. September 2.
The rate is SO for the round trip. Tickets
good for five days and valid for stop off at
Watkins Glen and Rochester
The special train is composed of Pullman
parlor cars and coaches.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
VIII Do Double Duty.

During the next two weeks Judge Kimball
will during the absence Of Judge Miller con-
slider both United States and District cases
coming before the Police Court. except on
the 4th and 18th of September. when Judge
Taylor will assist him by hearing District
cases. Judge Miller will, 1t is expected, re-
turn from his vacation on September Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Say. girls. II you want to fool that bes
fellow, Just ask him to give you his pack
age of Whites Yucatan Gum when he ask
to be excused for a moment between
acts. See? au2S-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Mary Thomas. a colored girl Of eleven
years. was found by the police Of the third
precinct about 8:45 O'Clock inquiring her
way home and was returned to her pa
rents.
Charles O'Dell Of Egg Harbor. N. j.. yes
terday purchased the good will Of Meyers
Hotel. Pennsylvania avenue between 41-2
and 9Th streets. for 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

c. Wilmer & Co., 1918 Pa. ave.
Specials for this week:
Bakers Breakfast Cocoa, per can...... zoe
Carolina Rice, &C.; 6 lbs. for. Csc
Claret per gallon. Observation-Disclosures. 15c
Best Sweet Catawba, gallon. ............. 75c
Mason Jars, pints. Csc. dozen: quarts. 75c
Choice Salmon, II 1-2c. can; dozen ..... 81 40
Best Family Flour, per barrel. ....... 400
au29-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Real Estate Matters.

o. NJ. Bryant has purchased, for $500, of
Martha E. Conklin. sub 219, square 1862, Is 81
by IL IL feet. on street between 3th and
10th streets northwest.
J. B. Winner has just sold for John B.
Wight 14S r street northeast. in West Eek
tngton. to Netue B. Brown. for $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
The Lawn Fete on Gongnza Campus.
"A worlds fair I'm ITSELF"

"A world 8 ralr In ITSELF.
That's the way one of the many hundreds
Of patrons at the festival and lawn narty
now going on at Gonzaga College grounds
describes IL. A reporter Of The star visited
the fair last night. which. by the way. Is
given in aid of the School of Notre Dame
The large campus looks for all the world
like a huge fair. There is every induce
ment offered 20 spen& money. Tasty tooths
pretty girls ans variety Of al kinds OF
merchandise.
The program laae nigh conskJted Of an
overture by the Y. NJ. C. c. add u cornet
solo by Mr.. Ken1ricks. Messrs. Warren
Young and Leeds sang a duet. AMI Misses
Duffy and Stephens executed a Spanish
dance. which received the commendat ton OF
all Prof. whiteierk gave a startling exhi-
bftion on the tight rope. Arial Chapman con
trfbuted a jockey dance and the Irish wash
erwoman dance by Miss Duffy and Master
Chapman was especially good. Today will
be children's day. and the orphans from St
Josephs Orphan Asylum will be on hand
Tonight the Emmett Guard will visit the
fair and give an exhibition drills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
No Writ of Habea. Corpus Yet.

The published statements that counsel for
sentence for selling liquor without a license
In South Washington, had applied for a
writ Of habeas corpus were rather prema-
ture. No application has yet been made,
writ will probably be sued out in a day or
two. As no writ Of error is now possible in
such cases. counsel hope to get the case be-
fore the court Of appeals on the contemplate
ed denial OF the writ by the District SUI
preme court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Marvellous Luray.

Personally conducted excursion via B.
and o. Train leaves depot, New Jersey
avenue and c street, $50 a. m. Four hours
at the caves. Tickets, $3.50. Seats are re-
served In advance at B. and o. ticket office
1851 Pennsylvania avenue, without extra
charge-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Why He Want. a Divorce.

Thomas r. Crump Is seeking a divorce
from his wife. Emma E. Crump, and the
custody of their two children. The bill, filed
by Mr.. Albert Sillers, sets forth the mar
riage In Alexandria, Va, on April 13. 1887,
that they have two children and he charges
that shortly after marriage she became ad-
dicted to drink and Is an habitual drunkard,
and he was forced thereby to leave her on
January 1 last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

River View.-Samuel ]. Pentz at 9:4o am.
1:45 and 6:f pm.
Marshall HalL-Charles Manchester at 10
an, and 6:S pm River Queen at $50
Am and pm
Mount ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS leaves at 10
I'm and pm.
Bay Ridge.-Trains leave Baltimore and
Ohio station at 9:15 am. and ABS pm.
Tally no coach line from 5n 18th
street at 10 am. and pm. for Arlington,
Cabin John bridge and all points of interest.
Indian Head.-Macalester at 6:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

The b. and .. II. r. Co. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Chicago via InijanapoIis
September l, 2, and at the rate of 81 for
the round trip from Baltimore and WASH
tngtop. These tickets will be honorad on
all trains and will be accepted for passage
on the return trip from Chicago via r. and
o. direct through car lines-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

New National Theater.-"The Other Man.
Harris Bijou Theater.-"McCarthy's Mis-
haps."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-"The City
Club"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

HANK DtBcO0nt.
We must have the money; can't discount
at the banks. The banks are in a panic,
but We must have the money. hence our 20
per cent discount sale Is continued until
September 10. This gives you B-ussel Car
pet from 40c. to $.20. Good Hair Mattress
$3.50. Cotton Top Mattress. H.N. All Sc.
Tumblers. &c. &c. Every article at same dis
count. Come and see GRASTY, Two Stores,
furniture Carpets China, &c. -ol0-12 9Th St.
bet and Q NV. au31-?t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
G. A. r.. Headquarters' Train

For Indianapolis and Chicago leaves b and
o. depot at 1870 a. M Sunday, September 3.
Ample accommodations and splendid oppor-
tunity to visit the encampment ami the
worlds fair. Rate to Indianapolis and re-
turn. $3.50: to Chicago and return. s17.
Tickets good for thirty days and available
in sleeping cars.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

| Fine Creamy, Dairy and Print Butter
| Cheese and Eggs 30S 10th st. NV. au30-2t'
! Comfort Powder.
There are few remedies for blackheads or
the face Comfort Powder closes the pores
and they vanish. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

q. a. n. National Encampment.
The B. and o. r. r. Co. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Indianapolis and return for
all trains September 1 to 4 inclusive at rate
OF 1880 for the round trip. The B.. and O.
is the official route for the G. A. r. posts Of
Maryland and the Department Of Potomac,
G. A. R-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
List Trip to Occoquan Falls

List Trip to OccOQuan Falls.
Tomorrow Is the last excursion Of the
popufr Mary Washington to the romantic
and beautiful falls of Occoquan. The
steamer leaves at 9 am. sharp. returning
at pm. Tickets Is cents. There will be
dancing all day on board and a stay Of
three hours to allow delightful picnicking in
the woods and dinner on the large rocks at
the falls. Being the last trip to the quaint
old village the Mary" will doubtless be
crowded with happy crowd for a sail on
the Potomac and day in the woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

The regular Thursday evening trips TO
Marshall Hall and Indian Head will be
given this evening, the River Queen leav
ing at pm, and the Manchester at 6:45
pm. Returning, steamers leave Marshall
Hall for home at 40 and $50 pm Passen-
gers on any of the day boats can take the
Manchester in the evening from Marshall
Hall to Indian Head, If desired Fare, for
the round trip, Is cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Banjo, Banjo. quickly and correctly
taught. either by simplihed method or note
Only 81 Der quarter. GEORGE DRUEGER
0S II ct. n W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Fan styles-Men's Derby Hats. $50 and
a; extra value. A. T. Lewis. AS 9TH st. n.
Bs-A good Felt Derby for 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

A good investment and where to make
1t. See Johnston's grocery advertisement,
page s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
EXCURSIONS. &c.

CABIN JOHN BRIDGE-STEAM LAT-NCIT TTJoP
ENCE viii leave sd st. and canal G,orlct, 81,
Tor cabin John Bridge en- Sundays only NJ % a M.
and <;3p |. IN sharp For charter for all POINTS
on canal for day and evening parties. ReilsoIll.
bic rates. JOHN A. MARCONNlER, 40 IIth 81
NV Engineer at Judd & Detweiler's
au3ltb. sSfu-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Ask your grocer for Ceres ,slour.-Advt.

C. g. Sloan q Co.. auctioneers will sell
On Saturday within their rooms I4O7 @
street, ten safety bicycles for account of
the IGakerS.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

a good investment and where to max
It See Johnston's grocery advertisement
page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

samstag's auction sale of Fancy and Dry
Goods will be continued every day this
week. ~ 9Th ST. NV. s. Samstag, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

The Great Rush still continues at the En-
Dire Carpet Cleaning Works. 631-635 Massa-
chusetts ave. Telephone. AS. Carpets
made moth-proof free of charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Have You Been to TrOtt's1
He sells Wooden Ware and Hollow Ware
1902 18th st. NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Fussefl's Ice Cream delivered anywher
put of town by express or steamer. AZ
New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

The Soliograph. This superior picture Is
having a great run at Merritt's. s2s Pa
ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Comfort Powder.
ANY one who wears bandage or tight gar.
ment finds untold comfort by using Comfort
Powder when 1t il removed. 3
Elixir Babek cures all maiariai diseases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

A good Investment and where to make
Il. See Johnston's grocery advertisement
page &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.
~east TIL = nm. Friday.

Forecast Till > pm. Friday.
For the District Of Columbia. Maryland and
HrRinia, norsheasterly winds, light rain on the
coast Friday morning and in the interior by
Saturday night
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition OF water at
an: Great Falls. temperature, IS; condition,
1; receiving reservoir, temperature, 70: condi-
ton ct north connection. 2; condition at south
connection. Is; distributing reservoir, tempera-
turs, 30; condition at iniuent gate house, 9;
effluent gate house. "a
High tide. Low tide.
1o:27 am 1889 pm. 4:43 am. 4:4s pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Men must have 'em, women all Hike then
and children howl for Royal Headache
Powders 10c. Druggists. jy29-s. SIN, tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
A Gasoline stove Explodes.

A Gasoline stove ExplOdes.
Yesterday afternoon fire took place at
622 p street southwest, occupied by Marga-
ret Laws. 1t was caused by the explosion
OF a gasoline stove. and before the flames
$500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
,ndttfon of the Water.

Flats FOR Fall, 1893. Gentlemen's new
Derbys and Tourist Hats now opening. r
C. Lewis Il Son, 1921 New York avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

a good investment and where to make
II. See Johnston's grocery advertisement,
page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

Comfort Powder.
Comfort Powder has been in use many years
and it never yet failed to cure a chatting baby.
1t is the mothers blessing. Ali druggists. Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
CITY ITEMS.
OF Interest to HOusekeepers.

OF Interest to HOuSekeepers.
Has 1t been your experience to call on
merchant who advertised ''unheard Of bar
gains" and then be politely informed with
regrets) that we've just sold the last?"
And were you not importuned to look at
something else? These ''uneeard Of bar
gains" like Leander. the Invisible Prince.
exist only in the imagination OF the ro-
mancer-but the romancer writes fairy tales
for the edification of children and the mer-
chant who hopes to mislead you by dimsy
pretexts has sized you up" as .ullible-as
gullible as those who swallowed 'Gul-
livers Travels as a truthful narrative OF
adventure. being too stupid to understand
the political import of the travasty.
There Is one Furniture Merchant in
Washington who is rarely :ver out of any,
thing in his line, and II it should happen
that he cannot at once supply Gail in his
line he will promise to get the aeedell thing
so soon as telegraph and fast express can
bring 1t. That Merchant is JOHN RUD-
DEN, The Accommodation, who sells every
thing in Housefurnishings on Time" Pay
ments at Bottom" Prices. Some Of these
prices are:
Oak Rocking Chairs. ................ 200
Oak Bed Room Suites.............. 1900
Best Carpet you ever saw for...... so
6l3 Seventh street northwest. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Tickets win h. and d.

G.. A. r.. Tickets vim II. md d.
To Indianapolis and return at sI35D and
Chicago and return at ST. are good for CO.
ing passage on all trains Of September !, 2,
8 and 4-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
STEAM CARPET CLEANING

AMMoNIATED STEAM GARRETT CLEANING
Works.-Carpets cleaned in the best manner.
Carpets made moth proof free Of charge. Mat
tresses made TO order. Once, 1720 Pa. ave.
Works, l10S and ITO NV. Telephone. SO4
mh20 NJ. NEWMYER, Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

HOODS PILLS cure Consultation by restoring thu
peristaltc action OF the alimenta-y canal. 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
HE Reduction

! good investment and where to make It.
See Johnston's grocery advertisement,
page s,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
Bank Discount.

Atwood Dress Goods 15c. Silks worth
use reduced to 75c. Silks worth Soc reduced
to Sc CARRIERS. III Market space 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

A good investment and where to make
it. See Johnston's grocery advertisement,
pege 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31
SKINS on FIRE.

SKINS on FIRE.
With agonizng eczemss and other itching. burning.
bleeding scaly. blotchy and pinply skin and scalp
diseases instantly relieved and speedily cured
by the celebrated CUTICURA REMEDIES, the
greatest skin cures, blood purifiers and humor rem
edes Of modern times. Sold throughout the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-31

.. Heller. 720 It'll st. NV. is making a spe
ciaity in Ladies' and Children's Hair Cut
ting and Shampooing; also cures Dandruff
jyl5-tf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-16

Three miles from the village of Krisuvik,
in the great volcanic district of Iceland,
there is a whole mountain composed OF
eruptive clays and pure white sulphur.
Although this sulphur mountain is "A won
der in itself, interest centers to that spot on
account of beautiful grotto which peue-
trates the western slope to an unknown
depth The main entrance is fissurelike
chasm about 60 feet in height and only 8
or 10 feet in width. The floor inclines for
the first 80 or 60 yards and then suddenly
pitches downward, seemingly into the very
bowels of the earth. Here the flssure widens
into considerable cavern, with walls, roof,
floor, stalactites and stalagmites all COM
posed of pure, crystallized sulphur.-St.
Louis Republic
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-16
Had Not "a Well Fed Look.

At great meeting held in Cooper insti-
tute in October 1877, at which it was AN
nounced that Mr.. Evarts would be present,
there was in the audience Vermont man
who bad never seen the secretary of state,
but was very desirous to do so.
He said in an anxious tone to the person
next him, "ls Mr.. Evarts on the platformf"
mo, he hasn't arrived yet" replied the
person thus addressed.
Hes expected, amt heY"
"Oh yes, he'll be along presently"
"I've never seen Mr.. Evarts, though I've
heard sight about him. He's got IA farm
up to Windsor in our state,
"Well, when he comes in I'll tell you.
The boys usually give him cheer when he
comes on the stage. All, there he comes"
us that himf"
YES"
William NJ Evartsi" with eviden:
doubt.
Certainly it is"
well, l swannyl' exclaimed the Yer
mont man. "Why, he looks as though he
boarded. "-Chicago Post.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-16
A nint For NatnrnII.t..

Until recent years alcohol was generally
used for preserving specimens of fishes by
but other things are now TAX
ing its place. The best of these appears To
be "A solution of acetate of soda, which is
spread ON the fish like salt, each layer of
the fish being covered with it in turn.
Prince Henri dOrleans used this preserva-
tive during his travels in Indo-China and
found it excellent.-New York Telegram.