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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-12

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The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Captured n Live Hawk.


Miss Alice Woodbury. has gained consider
the successful issue of battle she had with a
large hen hawk. The young woman captured
the hawk alive, and now has it in a cage as a
trophy. Miss Woodbury. is an attractive ook-
ing young woman. She mas not been coddled
in luxurys lap. and, while she has most OF
the accomplishments which become womanly
woman, force Of circumstances and sur
roundinGs have made her an ade pt in
many things which young women gen.
orally leave to the sterner sex. For
instance. Miss Woodbury. is good
marksman. and with her light birdgun can
give the average amateur sportsman points
as wing shot. 1t was natural then Friday
when Mrs. Woodbury. heard commotion in
the poultry-yard and discovered that a hen
hawk had pounced upon the flock. to call
to Alice. Bring your gun. There's a hawk
among the chickens" Alice seized her gun
and hurried to the poultry-yard. A big hawk
crouched in one corner of the yard. The
bird held beneath his feet two hens and was
preparing to make Off with them when in
terrupted. He showed no disposition to de-
sert his game and faced Miss Woodbury. with
look Of fierce defiance.
It's pity to shoot him." was Miss Wood
bury 5 exclamation TO her mother.
Leaning her gun against the fence. the
plucky young woman secured a short stick
and challenged the hawk to combat. The
two faced each other for several moments.
the hawk screaming the while and with
feathers standing erect. Leaving its prey the
hawk started at the young woman and at
tempted to fix its terrible claws in her face.
A quick, swinging blow with the stick con-
fused the bird for moment and il went to its
corner. A second time the fierce bird daried
at the girl, who stood her ground. This
time Miss Woodbury. hit it on the
head. The blow stunned it for an instant.
Following up the advantage. she sprang for
ward. forcing the fallen hawk into a corner.
where she succeeded in setting her foot on its
neck. Seizing its feet in one hand and with
the other tightly ciasped about the neck. she
held the hawk until the arrival of her father
who had been attracted from another part OF
the farm by the commotion.
The hawk was found TO measure four feet
from the tip of its wings. 1t is alive and as
fierce as ever.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Having Fun with the Enslishman.

The tall girl with the yellow hair and the
white dress had announced her intention Of
having fun with the young Englisnman who
was guest at the house where she was stay
ing. He had but lately arrived in this coun-
try, and he was here for few days on his
way to 4 leisureIy inspection OF the West. Il
suppose. Mr.. Cholmedly," the tall girl said
when she got her proposed victim ranged up
beside lot Of other girls who wanted to see
and hear the fun, Il suppose you find this
country much different from England"
Indeed. do" replied the young English
man. politely. 1T is very different"
DO you like it?'
Il hardly know yet. l have seen but very
little of it. you know"
Disappointed, aren't you?"
81 can't say that l am
weren't you griered because you didn't
find any Indians in Central Park in New York
waiting TO scalp unwary Britons? You surely
thought Indians would be there
Pardon me, but had no such idea
"Well. you expected to hunt buffalo on Long
Island. l ii be bound, and looked for cowboys
and MeNicans on the wharf. to say nothing of
bears and deer in the Battery?''
You are entirely mistaken. 1 expected to
find none of the things you have mentioned"
But you didn't know how large this coun-
that you could run up to Buffalo in half an
hour from New York;
Il knew it was ten-hour ride"
The tall girl was rather Disconnected by this
time. but she bit her lip and continued the
battle. Had no idea of going out to CaIifor-
mia and back on the same day?"
No.
Didn't think that most of the people here
were savages and dressed in skins when they
dressed at alp
Certainly not"
"All our habits. customs, and institutions
were strange and outlaudish to you. no
doubt?n
''Some OF them strange, but none of them
outlandish.
The tall girl was nonplussed. The other
girls we're laughing at her discontinue. She
nervously twisted and UNFINISHED her hand
kerchief. and finally said: We'll, you are
queer sort of an Englishman. How is it you
know so much?'
In tones ley enough to cause drop in tenn
perature the young Englishman replied: BE
cause, miss, studied geography when was
at school," Then. while the tall girl blushed
red as a peony, he continued: Il also studied
department. something which, fear was not
included in your curriculum"
The tall girl was so mortified that she didn't
leave her room for two days.-Buffalo Ex-
press.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
THE LATEST IN JEwELRY.

Mantel clocks of late production rest on an
onyx base, and are surmounted by dome of
like material.
Novel and new are satin-finished aluminium
watch dials. with the numerals surrounded
by Il floral design in enamel
The chirping cricket has been selected as
design for brooch. The piece is elaborately
studded with rubies, diamonds, and olivines.
Two circular etched slabs of silver, within
which is concealed knife, file. nail cleaner,
and buttonhook, form compact toilet article.
Heart-shaped topaz-colored carbuncles and
those shaded to a deep royal purple are
much sought as mountings in lace pins and
brooches.
A small silver cabinet, holding a spirit
lamp pair of curling irons and comb and
brush. has been rightly named tourists
companion"
A lariat circular design woven in alternate
strands of platIna and gold and set with enc
raids and diamonds, is peerless hair orna-
ment.
A miniature divan made OF silver and flli-
gree work upholstered in blue plush is one of
the most attractive boudoir dressing pin
cushions yet seen.
As banquet-table requisite an ice-cream
kniie, with which to cut that delicacy in ex-
act squares for individual guests, is without
doubt most serviceable.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
PHASES OF LIFE IN KANSAS.
Compiled by the Kansas City Star.

Eggs at 5 cents dozen ought to call out
every socialist orator in Mcpherson county.
F. B. Dawes front name is Fernando; and
still he talks about America for Americans.
Hays City has woman who adorns her
home and makes it beautiful with plants
stolen from the cemetery.
Bunker Hill advertises volunteer" con-
cert. This is to distinguish the singers from
the audience, who will be drafted.
A Marshall county man claims that by act
ual measurement, and by sighting across the
top rail of his fence. he saw stock of corn
grow seven inches in day.
Arthur Patterson. of ireland. has just set
tied in Ellsworth. He hopes, by doing some
quiet detective work in the Sixth district, to
find the man who assaulted his brother
William some years ago.
A paper is being signed by a number OF
generous music lovers at Emporia who agree
TO donate 10 cents each to the town orchestra
for giving open-air concerts. Emporia never
does things by halves.
Here's Kansas philosophy for you: The En-
poria Gazette tells of a young woman in that
town who has worn several engagement
rings and is still in state of single blessed
ness, and who believes that it is better to
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
How Garrick Amused a Little Negro.


David Garrick, the great actor, although
he had no children of his own, was passion
ately fond of the little ones. He was never SO
happy as when he was romping in the garden
with young folk, giving them rides on his
broad back or pretending TO frighten them by
acting the part of dog or lion. And never
before were there such ferocious lions and
bears, never were there such wonderful pea
cocks as those he transformed himself into.
Once at a certain rich gentleman's house TO
which the actor had been invited the conver-
sation during dinner time became too dull.
The city merchants fell to talking about busi-
ness. and Garrick began TO feel out of place.
So. when every one was busy chatting to his
neighbor. he slipped very quietly out Of the
room and went round through the garden TO
the back Of the house. There he discovered
Il little black boy.
Down went Garrick's back and up went his
head, with its tnree-cornered hat, while his
hands behind lifted up the tails of his long
blue coat. And the next moment there hs
was s;rutting about the yard, the very image
of dignifed old turkey-cock. The tears
rolled down the darky's face as he danced
with delight. And thus he was discovered
VIXEN his host came out TO look for his miss
ing guest. "Oh. Inassa. he do SO make me
laff; | shall die with laffin'n' cried the littls
blackamoor, holding MS sides. He one great
turkey cock: oh. he do make me laff,' Gar
rick's big. round lace was glowing with child
ish JOY as he stopped in the middle OF a loud
''gobble" and looked up 10 meet the aston
ished countenance of his host.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
The WOnanlY Art

A woman is never more feminine than when
she has a needle and thread in her hand. 1t
is the right of every little girl to be taught to
sew neatly, even if it costs the mother some
self-sacritice. Very few women are wholly
exempt from the needle. On the contrary.
almost every woman must take more or less
care OF her own wardrobe. even if she has no
family responsibility. Machines cannot sew
up rips in gloves. replace buttons. or mend.
Some stitches must be TAKEN and how to sew
neatly is an accomplishment quite rs neces-
sary. il not more SO, to the happiness of a
majority of women than any other. II little
girl be taught early how to use her needle,
sewing will soon become sort of second
nature to her.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Saved Him from a Mob.

During the miners strike that preceded the
railroad trouble woman at Mount Pie asant
Pa, proved herself a heroine by holding at
bay mob that Was clamoring for the life Off
negro miner A large crowd of strikers had
followed two imported negroes through sew
erai streets petiHg them with stones. The me-
groes fired at their prosecutors without effect
and escaped. The mob then directed its fury
uonp a third negro. chasing him long dis
tance, finally knocking him down and beating
him. The negro reSained his footing and ran
for his life toward More wood half mile away.
Before half the distance was covered his
strength failed. The pursuers rushed up to
complete their brutal WORK. when Mrs. Frank
Washabaugh foiled them by calling to
the almost exhausted man, who stag
gered into her house. With her
husbands shotgun il hand Mrs.
Washabaugh told his pursuers that the first
one who offered to follow would be dead
man before he reached the door. The report
of the riot spread and soon the deputy sherifis
from Morewood arrived. Six of the mob were
arrested. and the colored man was removed
TO place of safety.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
How ate Travels.

1t cannot be true that Gov. Hector Waite,
OF Denver and Bedlam, rode to Topeka in a
Pullman car. He has method of locomotion
at once original and select. When he wishes
to go anywhere he stands on his head, holds
his legs at an angle of forty five degrees and
pushes himself with them until all his wheels
get into rapid motion. Then over the hills
and far away with a wbiz of million fac
tories. He stops himself at will by bringing
both feet over until they pull the belt off the
central fan Of his wheelhouse. The vertigo
sometimes noticed in this great mans procla-
nations is due to his peculiar style Of loco
motion.-NeW York Sun.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29

make half dozen men happy by being en-
gagged t. them than one man miserable by
marrying him.
A careful estimate places the bacon that
will knock the chigsers on Newton camp
ing party out at ten pounds. This is giving
one pound of bacon to every 1882 chiggers.
In addition to making up five papers that
are printed in the World Office at Hiawutha,
Jack Schall, the foreman, has kept books,
rustied locals for the old man. who is at AS
bury Park and has acted as chairman of the re-
ception committee 10 welcome as red an
eight-pound boy at eyer tipped the beam this
week
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Why Go TO the Mountains?
From the Detroit Free Press.l

IFrOm the UetrOlt Ffte freSS.1
She-Im going to the mountains for the
summer.
He-Why mountains?
She-The doctor says must go to some
high place.
He-Try some Of those seaside hotels; they
will be high enough for you.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Dark COlOred.

tFrom the Atlanta constitutional
II don't believe there's anything to give
color to the stories We hear Of Southern out
RACES "
''Yes, there is.''
.What is it?''
"The nigger."
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Another Slip of the Tongue.

j
"Oh! you are leaving us early, Mr.. Brown. VI
''Yes. Mrs. Park, and am very sorry tina,
I must leave. but not expecting to have such
a pleasant time this evening had made an
other engagement"
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Alarmed Outrage.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealerl
The dignified Senators still maintain that
Senator Calls shoeess feet on the desk look
like darned outrage.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
The mastery of no musical instrument re-

The mastery OF no musical Instrument re-
quires more physical exercise than the piano
and organ. Gymnastics impart agility and
strength to the body, and the HANDS of the
pianist should be similarly trained. With that
end in view II. Billeter, Frenchman. has
conceived the idea of constructing clever
little instrument for finger gymnastics. 1t
has four keys. To each one is attached
spring of variable tension. As the tension OF
these springs is greater than can be overcome
at first by the fingers the exercising OF the
latter alone can accomplish it. Strength is
impaired to the fingers gradually as they learn
to depress the springs. The apparatus is
valuable novelty for pianists as well as pupils
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
AIitfle loo Close

GFrom the Pittsourg Dispatch.
It looks as if the Whitney coal syndicate
had been made too exclusive.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
Porter for LADY Macbeth.

Once during an engagement Of Mrs. Sid.
dons at Leeds contretemps Of ludicrous
nature occurred for which no part of the au-
dience was prepared. The evening was ex-
cessivelY hot. writes Mr.. Sala. who relates the
anecdote, and Mrs. Siddons was tempted py
torturing thirst to consent to avail herself
OF the only obtainable relief proposed to her
at the moment. Her dresser. therefore, dis
patched boy in great haste to "fetch pint
OF porter for Mrs. Siddons,'' at the same time
charging him to be quick. as Mrs. Siddons
was in a hurry for it. Meanwhile the play
proceeded, and on the boys return with the
frothed pewter he looked about for the per-
son who had sent him on his errand. and not
seeing her inquired: where is Mrs Siddons?"
The scene-shifter, whom he questioned,
pointing his finger to the stage, where she
was performing the sleeping scene of Lady
Macbeth, replied: ''There she is"
To the surprise and horror Of all tho per-
formers, the boy promptly walked on the
stage. close up to Mrs. Siddons, and. with a
total Inconsistencies OF the impropriety hs
was committing, presented the porter. Her
distress may be imagined. She waived tho
boy away in her grand manner several times
without effect At last the people behind the
scenes, by dint of beckoning, stamping and
calling in haf-audible whispers, succeeded in
getting him of with the beer part of which IN
his exit he spilled On the stage. while the aud
ience were in an uproar of laughter, which
the dignity of the actress was unable to quell
for several minutes
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
The Coun d,Efat of 1881.

Gen. du Barail tells in his souvenirs how,
when captain in Algiers in 1851, he first
heard of the coup d'etat. One evening, when
some friends Oh the staff who were biv-
ouacked near his tent. He met with than
his namesake. Gen. du Barait. They were
chatting merrily beside good fire when Gen.
Pelissier dropped in TO warm himself. He let
of some jokes about the captain. as was his
wont. When he had made an end of chatting,
he said: Come to my tent; l want to talk to
you.' On reaching 1t Pelissier without fur
ther preface, said: Your friend Fleury has
come from Paris 10 ask my help in a coup
d'etat for the President of the republic. Have
you heard anything on the subiect?' Not a
a word, but fancy you have closed with his
offer"
That have not 1 answered him with
Changarnier's mot, Not e sou. not a day.
Finding would do nothing. he went to st.
Arnaud, who went near refusing him also.
ST. Arnaud agreed 10 go into the thing only
on reaching Bougie. where he embarked for
France" Gen. du Barail continues: "On the
night of December H. 1851, being at Blidah. I
was called to Algiers. and staid there with
my friend, Capt. Faure. Eary one morning,
soon after my arrival an old brother-in-arns
came into the courtyard. It's donei he
cried. What is done?' asked. The coup
d'etat,' he answered. He then told US of the
proclamations that had come ready printed
from Paris to be stuck on the walls of Algiers.
Wilson. the Ornithologist. and the Mouse.
Wilson, the ornithologist. once told an
incident in a letter 10 a friend which showed
that TO man of his fine sensibilities even the
cause of science was obliged to stand aside
occasionally for the higher claims of human-
ity. lone of my boys" he wrote. caught a
mouse in school few days ago and directly
marched up to me with the prize. I set about
drawing it the same evening, and all the
while the paintings OF its little heart showed it
to be in the extreme agony of fear. l had
intended TO kill it, i'll order TO fix it in the
claws of a stuffed owl. but happening to spill
q few drops of water near where it was tied,
it Tapped it with such eagerness and looked
in my face with such an eye OF supplicating
terror as perfectly overcame me. / immedi-
ately united it and restored it to life and
liberty. The agonies of a prisoner at the
stake, while the fire and instruments of
torture are preparing, could hot be more
severe than the suIferings OF that poor mouse;
and insignificant as the object was. l felt at
the moment the sweet sensation which mercy
leaves on the mind when she triumphs over
cruelty
The Washington times., 1894-07-29

Going a,cay on your racdtion' The Times ,riU
go ,eih you oany address, postage prepaid, Ja1
IS cents q month
The Washington times., 1894-07-29

The telephone business has developed an
interesting fact that may check the growing
popularity of aluminium That metal has re-
Gently been used in telephone diaphragms,
the action of the human breath. 1t is argued
that if such corrosion results from that
agency the metal may be iniuriousiy affected
by vegetable acids.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29
NOTED NAMES OFOTHER DAYS.

Stephen Girard usually preferred, or per-
haps was compelled by natural restrictions,
to present rough exterior to the world and
his enemies had little trouble in giving circu-
lation to the idea that he was a cold and self.
ish miser, without any OF the higher qualities
which man admires in his fellow man. But
Girard demonstrated the falsity Of these cal
umnies, not only in his will, but on several
notable occasions during his life. That he
was true patriot there can be no doubt, al
though he was not given to airing, his affec-
ton for the country in public. He gave 9
most striking proof OF his loyalty In 1914.
When the credit of the country was eI-
harsted, the Treasury bankrupt. and an In
yading army was marching over the land;
when subscriptions were solicited for funds
to the amount OF $4,000, 600 upon the induce
ment OF large bonus and an interest OF per
cent, and only $40, 900 could be obtained on
that offer for the purpose Of carrying on tho
war, Girard stepped forward and subscribed
for the whole amount. That he was not in
fuenced by mercenary considerations, but
acted from the highest motives, was demon
strated when those who had before rejected
the terms were anxious to subscribe even at
considerable advance upon the original sub
scription were let in by him at the rates he
himself had paid.
The Washington times., 1894-07-29

Transparent feather has lately been per-
fected and placed upon the market in Paris.
1t is considered that the process OF letting
light through the hide of an OK does not unfit
it for use for footwear. and II is expected
that the new material will soon appear as
the latest fashionable fad. Trans parent shoes
may be welcome 10 those who enjoy cold
feet and are anxious 10 give the medical
faculty and the undertakers a little encour-
aGement.