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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

1t Is announced in a semi-official way
that the law which was intended to compel
the attachment Of fre-escapes to all build.
inss fifty feet or more In height is so de-
fective that 1t cannot be enforced The law
IN question was placed upon the statute
DOCKS In January, 1887. Since then two at
torneys for the District have declared the
measure impossible Of enforcement, but II
is not known that the local authorities
made any very strenuous effort to have the
statute amended to the point of usefulness
AS consequence, property-owners who
We're careless as to the lives of tenants or
employees have steadfastly refused to abide
oy the spirit of the law or to follow the
dictates OF common humanity. 1t may have
peen wisdom to accept the opinion of a
legal adviser as to the efficiency of the law,
but to the average citizen the suggestion
comes easily that the proper course to DUR
sue would be to make a test case. and in
the event Of the people being defeated in
the suit, to go before Congress with the
record OF the court and demand impregnable
legislation for the protection of such as
those whose days came to an end a few
hours since amid so much of horror as
causes the sympathetic mind to shudder at
the mere suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Italian residents Of New York are quoted
as being ready to make things quite uncom-
Portable for Mayor Gilroy and his political
associates II the mayor declines to permit
the display of the Italian flag over the city
hall on the day when those descendants of
Romulus and Remus who happen to be in
Gotham will celebrate the anniversary of
the unihcation of the italian kingdom So
far. the mayor has not given no intimation
of what he intends to do with the flag
flying proposition. but it Is the earnest hope
Of the great majority Of those who dwell
In this country that he Will promptly and
firmly put his foot on the request and keep
II there until the Italian anniversary has
some by. The same treatment should be
accorded all other nationalities. There has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

been entirely too much Of hyphenation and
not enough Of Americanism. When an indi-
vidual born of foreign parents In a foreign
land takes the oath of naturalization his
allegiance to the land Of his birth or to
any foreign power dies instantly; from that
time forth he may legally and properly
claim the protection of the Stars and
Stripes. He Is not an Italian-American or
a Spanish-American, or a French-American
or an Anglo-American. He Is either an
American or he Is not. Poets have sung of
love Of country. and the sentiment-for
which millions Of men have given up their
hves-should not be needlessly crushed. but
when a man voluntarily elects to leave his
native land and to dwell elsewhere because
IN the new home are better conditions and
possibilities almost unbounded, he owes to
the country of his adoption his all of 10y
atty and to the flag which protects him an
undivided patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Deputy Coroner Glazebrook's decision to
cut of all public investigation into the
causes Of the Stumph fire and the I'M
toward circumstances surrounding that hor-
rible coniagration Is deserving of emphatic
condemnation. While thousands of people
are discussing allesations-some Of which
may not be well founded-as to happenings
directly connected with this most recent Of
local calamities. 1t Is more than remarkable
that a public officer, who bears so much Of
responsibility as DR.. Glazebrook does at
this time. should announce himself ready to
issue certificates Of accidental death in
the cases Of those who yesterday persisted
within the walls Of what proved to be q
death-trap. At this time the cause of the
fire Is unknown; unless there Is investiga-
ton 1t never will be known. There is what
appears to be reasonably sound evidence Of
carelessness as to the equipment of the
fated building with suitable avenues Of
escape for those employed therein. There
Is also a widely-circulated impression to
the effect that the fire-alarm system of the
city needs revision. The law and custom
provide that inquiry may be made into all
matters pertaining to the violent death of
any person, and such inquiries Invariably
commence with a coroner's inquest. There
Is no sound reason why there should not be
. coroner's inquest in this case; there Is
every reason why there should be one If
the building was improperly weak the
public should know 1t. II the deaths of
those whose blackened remains are In the
morgus were due to the absence of fire
escapes. The fact should be made plain. II
inattention to a private alarm Of fire re-
suited in the destruction Of human life.
the truth should be made a matter of
record DIR. Glazebrook cannot reverse his
decision too rapidly.
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The Star Congratulated.
From the ST. Paul Dispatch.

Inc 81. TauI DIspdtCn.
The Washington Star takes pardonable
pride in calling attention to it's magnificent
press room, which has recently been fitted
up with four new Potter presses Of the lat
est and most improved style. capable Of
turning out many thousands of Stars every
hour. The progress that has been made in
the mechanical process of getting out a
hibited in The Star Office and 1t is not to
be wondered at tfat throng of people con-
gregate around the large plate glass win
dows that let light into the press room to
watch the great machines at work. There
are few more interesting sights than to see
one OF these presses at work. and the Dis
patch can speak from experience, since 1t
has daily visitors to Its own press room.
The Star Is to be congratulated as well
upon it's stereotyping foundry and COM
posing room, illustrations and descriptions
Of which are given in its issue of a recent
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Inc report that Paderewskf's hair is fall
ing out Is one that will arouse general con-
Germ. The effect that such a misfortune
would have on his future cannot be ex-
actIy foretold. but that his career will be
s"erVed by even this slight circumstance
is SHOWN by the decrease In the demand for
ais Photographs that the mere rumor has
caused Perhaps 1t will be necessary for
MIN to turn his attention from hair to
whiskers and go into politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
A Matter of Doubt.

"Maria," he said thoughtfully, II want
to ask you something
What Is 1t:
DO you think that you'll ever have a
voter
Il do, assuredly."
IF you get one, and run for Office, will
you cast 1t for me?'
She was thoughtful for some time, then
she said:
Hiram. / can't say yet. Not till our de-
batting society has passed on the question
whether a woman's first duty Is to her
fireSide or her country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
Weather.

Never was such changefulness
Since the world began.
One day it's an overcoat;
Next a palm-leaf fan.
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His Opinion.

You have been very fortunate In your
opportunities for travel. Mr.. Dulby," re-
marked the young woman.
Yes" was the reply. Il have managed
to get about q good deal"
What do you think Of Parish
''Parris." he said. enthusiastically. "is
about the best fire chief this town ever had,
In my estimation"
And she is resolved to say Paree here
after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
TnLln& Hi Tnpn

When the summer girl bather. so winsom
and coy,
No longer dawns fair on the view,
The frolicsome oyster proceeds to enjoy
An occasional dip in the stew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

1t Is happy statesman whose constit-
uents are content to hear him deliver ia
eetious essays on agriculture instead of de-
nanding explanations on the subjects of
coal. sugar and IRON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

There is little comfort for Mr.. Debs in
the reflection that he is not the first man
who has stubbed his toe On the top round
of the ladder of feme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Mr.. Harrison announces that he will not
make many speeches. probably because
Of an impression that 1t Is not mis- turn
to do the explaining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Washington Is Tow one Of six members
OF the National Football League. There is
. certain .nournfulness In the reflection
that We can never reach twelfth place In
this combination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

There are suggestions that Mr.. Jones Of
Nevada has not fully acquiesced in all the
views of his party: that as yet he is little
more than a hopulist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
An IunpressiOu,

what do you think Of the campaign
utterances in New York;
II don't pay much attention to them.
They are mostly Plattitudes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

The announcement that Madeline Pol
lard will not go OH the stage after all adds
to the satisfaction which will be felt over
the retirement Of Colonel Breckenridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
A Partisan Inquiry.
From the Buffalo Commercial.

How does it happen that there was so
much prominence given to the letter that
the President wrote to Catchings, while
there has been as yet nothing reported as
to what Catchings wrote in reply? We
wonder If Catchings ever got 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
New Fall WraDs.

Long garments are the favorites We note .mon.
.ouay arrivals the new seasons outside garments.
Many bright ideas among them. In cane. ~
Golf and Princess are two of the Latest nov.
elites. NV
Here are three worthy Of special mention.
Very Stylish Medium weight Jackets
Tor present wear. In tan. black and
and perfect a'tins F'i Haes ..'''. mad. $500
All-wool Cheviot Jackets. I'm navy
faced ,.as': Very a s''e large nssn .t S675
superb line of Medium weight Cloth
Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81. .. ...s.,snt value $1,000
eou moor. ..............,,.,llths t bldy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Mr.. Crisp will hardly fail to give Mr..
Boutelle some credit for his facility IS an
after-election speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

The Chinese are much more accomplished
In the matter of rhetoric than they are
in an actual engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
SHOOTING STARS.

Are you a well-digger?" asked the man
who wanted some work done.
''Oi can't say that OF am" replied Mr..
Dolan. leaning on his pick. AT prisint OF
have a touch av the rheumatism"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

1t Is hoped that Mr.. Breckenridge will not
be betrayed by his emotion. into making
q Reuben Kolb of himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Perhaps the tight little island of japan
aspires to be the England Of the Orient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
Unexcelled i'm Stylish
Designs.
Unequaled i'm Quality
and Finish.
Unsurpassed jim the
Variety.


SATIN TwuIS. These are amons
the newest Dress Fabrics out They
have q satin ground. with small,
neat figures. Granite Cloths and
Crepe Sergento are also Desirable.
IS TO a. ms. WIDE. ssc. PER I'D.
BLACK ATWOOD FRENCH
SATIN TwuLs. These are Just az
handsome as silk. high luster and
beautiful designs. CTEN DIFFER
ENT DEsIGNs.)
IS TO 20 ms. WIDE. 81 PER YD.
BLACK ATWOOD SATIN TwIIIls
and BERBERs In fancy weaves
from the celebrated manufacturers,
B. PRIESTIEY 4 90. These are
equal to any silk In design and en-
ish and will wear twice ss long and
at half the cost. n they are double
the width Give styiesJ
. ms. WIDE. FINE QUALITY,
FIGURED, $1-S.
8 ms WIDE. VERY FINE QUAIL
TTY, FIGURED. si-so.
8 ms WIDE VERY HANDSOME
STRIPE. $50.
BLACK FINE FRENCH FRrEzr
SILK AND WOOL. with Q crepie
ground and raised figures. Very
Handsome effects. Four stylesJ
a ms. WIDE SITS PER I'D.
NOW FOR SOMETHING THAT Is
EXTRA These are very hne goods
and we would Ike for all OF cur
customers to see them. Fine French
CREPoN SILK AND WOOL. figured
for ease and comfort. For an EVEN
ING or q Street Costume there %
nothing that will give more satisfsc-
tion. cThree designs)
a. ms WIDE. $3.50 FER I'D.
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the PHILADELPHIA North American

II the "Stars and Stripes aren't good
enough for the Cecilton. Nd. public schools.
the Cecilton schools are not good enough for
America,
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DIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed to
any individual connected with the Of
Zee, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department,
according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10
New Shoes.

New Shoes.
The best shoe buying experience has been exer-
cised In the preparation Of the present stock Of
women's and Children's Autumn and Winter Shoes
The shapes the newest the materials the best
and the workmanship the highest quality ever at
tanned in shoe making, while the prices are as low
such grades can possibly be sold for.
We are daily receiving our Shoes for school chill
dren, the kinds that will give satisfaction in wear
Sizes 3 to 81. Price. SH.oo to $H.s0
Sizes. ss to ,Os. Price SLIPS to 5000
In sizes IL to 9. very serviceable
shoe for the small boy GIRL q Kan c. m
CARGO Calf, lace or button. Pair. V>'VO
s1ss Is to ws have rs, SI50 to
cd floor. Isl annex)
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35c. Each; 3 for SI.oo.
Usual Prices, 80 to zsc

0See display in st. window.
coenter tables LIST floor. Under skylirht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-10

Lot S-Women's Pure Linen Handkerchief 4,
two styles hand-embroidered scalloped edge; hem
stitched and embroidered. Embroidered IN h,..,
ard colors
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

reaches almost to the ankles. She COM
mences to sway her body in a dreamy
way, while turbaned Turk in the back
ground strikes throbbing, whirring
monotone from one stringed instru-
ment. The scene, the music, the dress
and posture of the dancer are all unu-
sual, and the mind is thus prepared for a
dance quite as un-American as the sur
roundings. The spectator is not disap-
pointed. Instead of using her limbs with
the velocity of pinwheel, as do our own
skirt dancers, high kickers, etc., she re-
mains almost motionless except for the
clicking of her castanets, her face per-
fectly expressionless, and moves the mus
cles of the abdomen in time to the music.
1t is queer. 1t is ugly. The develop
ment resulting from the constant exer-
else has not improved her figure. There
is a sameness to it, no grace whatever,
and after a bit it becomes tiresome.
But you have seen something unusual
something belonging to the turquoise
sky of Egypt and Algeria-something
quite out of touch with the cable cars,
the telephone and the commercial at
mosphere of New York. The snake man
and the man with the elastic skin belong
to the museum. So does the Egyptian
dancer. Her exhibition is curiosity
a pronounced one. New York, however,
says it is not fit for polite eyes. So Zu-
leika, in disgust, has cried ''Bahr' and
fed-to HobOken. KATE JORDAN.
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S. S. Houghton's Will.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Bradford
- In Probate Court held at Thetford in and for said
District on the 18th day of Dec, A d, 1893.
An instrument purporng to be an authenticated copy
Of the last will and testament of s. s. Houghton, late
of delrose, ass deceased, being presented to the
court by Hon. John H. Watson, for probate. 1t is
ordered by said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear session of said Court to be
held at Bradford, in said district on the 9th day of
January A. D., 1894, and show cause if any they
which purpose is further ordered that copy of the
record Of this order be published three weeks successive
ly in the United Opinion newspaper printed at Brad
ford previous to said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court,-Attest
O SIN GLEASON, Judge
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A PRECIOUS CANVAS.
How a Rich Chicagoan Handled a Corot
Painting.

| Painting.
Especial Correspondence
CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Among the pictures
that will hang on the walls of the New
York house of street railroad magnatt
Charles T. Yerkes when he removes
from the lakeside to the Atlantic sea
board metropolis will be fine example
of the work of the eminent artist Corot
Mr.. Yerkes bought the painting some
months ago through we'll known New
York art dealer. who had sent an agent
especially to Europe to procure it and
had kept it heavily insured during the
time it had been in his possession.
Yerkes paid 100000 for the treasure,
which was but a few inches square, and
would doubtless be held in rather low
esteem by most people who do not adj
mire Corot's style. After he had exam
ined and expressed his satisfaction with
the picture in the New York establish
ment of the dealer the latter said to him:
"Well, Mr.. Yerkes, l am very glad
you are pleased with the manner l have
executed your commission. Where shall
I send the picture and for how much
shall have it insuredP
Mr.. Yerkes looked at the dealer in sur
prise and asked that the questions be re-
peated. When he comprehended, he an
swered:
"Why, you needn't send it anywhere
Just wrap it up in piece of paper, tie a
string about it, and I'll take it with me to
Chicago. won't have it framed now,
and don't think it needs to be insured"
The dealer protested little, but did
as he was told, and Mr.. Yerlses departed
with the precious canvas under his arm.
When he got on the train for Chicago
that night, he gave it into the keeping of
the porter along with divers other pack
ages and received it safely from the col
ored functionary ON his arrival here in
quite as good order as if it had been
sent by express and insured for large
sum by the payment of a good, round
premium.
A man who heard this story today was
reminded of a tale that is told of
man, now prominent in the business
world, who, when young was required
to convey large sum of currency be-
tween two far western places, then con-
nected only by stage. He made sure
that no one but his principals knew that
he was to carry the money or had any
idea when it was to go. Then he packed
it in the bottom of an old carpet bag I'M
der lot of clothing, and when he took
the stage handed the bag to the driver to
be put in the boot with the baggage of
the other passengers.
Throughout the entire journey he gave
bis precious charge no more attention
than the Others gave to their baggage,
simply seeing to it that it was properly
transferred when changes were made.
When he walked into the office of the
man to whom the money was sent and
explained how it had been brought, great
surprise was expressed as well as admir-
alton for his nerve, and 1t being learned
that he had no regular employment
pains were taken to find an opening for
him, through which he has since risen
to his present measure of success.
LEONARD MARTIN.
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GLOBE THEATER GONE.
Disastrous Early Morning Fire In thu
Hubs Business District.


BosToN, Jan. 2.-Fire broke out with a
.oar and whoop in the Globe Theater
shortly after / o'clock this morning. In
half an hour the whole square bounded
by Washington street, Hayward place,
Harrison avenue extension and Essex
street was threatened with destruction by
one of the fiercest conhagrations that has
come upon Boston since the fire in the
same district four years ago.
So quickly did the fire travel that at
1:25 a second alarm was ordered. third
followed at 1880 At 1:35 a. m. the flames
burst through the roof of the playhouse
with crack and roar that was heard
for blocks around.
At l:40 the paals of the fourth alarm,
dreaded by every fireman, rang out, and
every available piece of apparatus within
reasonable reach was either at the scene
of the devouring work of the flames or on
its way thither.
The sight as the flames burst through
the roof was grand one. The light was
visible for miles.
At 1:50 the surging mass of people that
surrounded the blazing masses on the
lOuE StE66US were SJHEUl6u ny d
explosion, which fairly shook the ground
beneath their feet. The crowd broke, and
every body ran for place of safety.
Between this time and 2:13 a. m. Shere
were five more explosions in which the
same scenes were repeated. These eX-
plosions were caused, it was stated, by the
presence of gas tanks stored in various
portions of the building, and used for
calcium light effects.
At 3 o'clock the entire center of the
playhouse had been fairly burned out.
The flames were still burning in the two
top stories of the Washington street front
In the Harrison avenue extension of the
theater the flames were still burning
fercely
On Hayward place, engulfng pillows of
smoke and fame belched out. The ground
floor had been entirely burned out and
the apartments of Ham Brock above
were still burning.
The fire was auenched at daylight. The
loss will reach $500,000.
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Isaac C.. SHOWS Will.

CTATE OF VERMONT, District of Bradford, IS.
- In Probate Court held at Thetford in and for said
District on the 10th day of Dec A. d. 1885,.
An instrument purportng to be the last will and es
lament of Isaac c. Snow late Of Theord. said dis
rct deceased, being presented to court by Luthera
Snow. the executrix therein named for Probate
it is ordered by said that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Thetford on the I3th
day Of JAM, A. D. 1894, and show cause if any they
may have against the probate of said will for which pur
pose further ordered that copy of the record Of this
order be published three weeks successfully in the Unit
ed Opinion newspaper printed at Bradford previous to
said time Of hearing
By the Court, Attest,
10 SIN. GLEASON, Judge.
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Taxes.

The taxpayers of the Corinth Academy
and COokville Graded School District are
hereby notified that | have in my hands for
COLLECTION the School District Tax for 1893,
and all taxpayers are hereby notified to pay
their respective taxes as above to the under
signed. treasurer of Corinth Academy and
CookviIle Graded School District within
ninety days from the date hereof (said time
expires Feb. 20, 1894, as per Act No. 5, A.
D., 1886 Laws of the State of Vermont.
Dated at COrinth, Vt, this 22nd day of
November A. D., 1893.
SIT G. T. SARGENT, District Treas.
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YOUR SORE THROAT,
YOUR SORE LUNGS,
THIS VERY NIGHT

Can be curedl How! By soak
ing a piece of flannel in Neu-
rotic Oil, and using it as a plas-
ter; placing it over the throat
for sore throat and on the back
between the shoulder blades for
sore lungs aid symptoms of
Pneumonia.
For sale by druggists.
25 and so cent bottles.
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How Bennett Robbed the Bank.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. mo tidings have
yet been received of missing Teller Ben
nett of the Globe National bank. 1t has
been found that one of his schemes was to
destroy original checks sent in for deposit,
make out new ones for small amounts
and draw check in his own favor for
the balance. He would credit the de-
position on his pass book for the correct
amount and would give him credit for a
less amount on the banks books. His
stealings will not exceed $25, 900.