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A White Squall.

From the Portland Daily Press.
"a white squall, did 1 ever see one? 1
should say had said an old sailor in the
barge office. I'VE were between here and
the West Indies, and it was as fair a day
as you ever put eyes on. 1 was at the
wheel, and We We're bowling along under
g. pretty sailing breeze. There wasn't a
cloud to be seen, unless a little white
vapor far off could be called cloud. All
of a sudden the captain came up out of his
cabin.
Get all the light sails off her as quick
as you can he shouted to the mate. Chew
up the royals and topgallant sails, and
bear a hand lively, boys
Whats the matter with the old man
now?" said the Sailors as they looked
around the horizon and saw nothing but
sunshine and the clear sky.
Nevertheless, all hands turned to getting
in the light sails The captain took the
wheel and sent me to assist. OF course
we all thought 1t was a piece of foolish
ness, but We worked with a will because
the captain told us to.
WELL we had no sooner got those sails
In than 1t struck. Right out of the clear
sky came an awful gale. 1t tore our great
mainsail and other sails to ribbons quicker
than flash. 1t came butt end to- as the
sailors say.
How did the captain know it was COM
ing? Why, he was in hiS cabin and hap
pened to see his glass go down suddenly
That meant something, and he hustled en-
deck. A good captain watches his l.arome-
ter as cat watches a mouse"
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WASHINGTON SHOPPERS,
Their Characteristics AS They Al
pear to Student of Them.

Their Characteristics They APP
pear to IL Student of Them.
washington people are exceedingly
liberal patrons of mercantile establish
mentS such as ours" said Mr. A. Kauf-
man, manager of S. Kann, Sons & Co.'S
well-known stores at Sth street and Mar
ket space, yesterday to a Star reporter.
1T would not be taking too great liberty
with adjectives to call them generous.
Their perception in making their selec tons
and their readiness to close the bargain
when their desires are satisfied make them
remind me more of New Workers than any
other persons l am familiar with. They
are away ahead of Baltimoreans in this re-
gard. In Baltimore there will be twice as
many of the shoppers known to us as
lockers in days crowd as you will find
in the same-siZed Washington throng. A
locker is the visitor who comes in merely
to see the other women and to be seen her.
self, and who yet wants to see goods and
get samples merely to make the parade she
is going through pass muster. There are
not many of this sort here, however.
Now, take this silk counter here, for in
stance" continued Mr.. kaufman; II ven
ture to say that If you would stand by it
and watch the ladies who stop at it for an
hour you would find that eight out of every
ten made a purchase. There is another
thing about Washington shoppers which
goes great way, l think, toward disprov-
abroad that this community is indolent and
slow in it's movements and purposes. What
l refer to is the continual hurry Washing
ten shoppers always seem to be in. To
meet this trait every first-class establish
ment in the city has to adopt a rapid sys-
tenn of serving by the clerks and change
making by the accountants. A lady was in
here day or two ago and when she was
going out she stopped and said to me:
g \ want to express my appreciation of the
quick methods we shoppers are given the
advantage of here at home. 1 went up to
the conclave in Boston, and while there 1
went into jordan, Marsh & Co.'S to make a
small purchase. 1t didn't take me half a
minute to make my selection, but, l de-
clare, it was half an hour before my bundle
and change We're given to me. Just now
came in here to buy some Eandkerchiefs
and in less time than l can tell 1t my pack
age and my change were promptly handed
over. 1t is Certainly relief to htrried per-
sons to find such system where they do
their dealing
80 you see." concluded Mr.. Kaufman
that Washington not only contains gen.
erous class of people. but busy one as
well. But no one can expect to please it
easily. l tell you there are few communi-
ties that possess in such general degree
the discriminating taste in the things in
Guided in cur lines as this one at the ma
tiOQal caDital''
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War Department Guards.

The War Department Guards, company
D, sixth battalion. District Of Columbia
National Guard, held their first meeting
since the reorganization of the company
by Lieutenant Otto G. Simonson, in their
rooms at the new National Guard Ar
mory last night.
The main object of the meeting was to
get the men together, and Lieutenant
Sfmonson opened the proceedings with an
explanation of the plan which he is
working. He said the object he was aim
ing to accomplish was that the members of
the company fraterniZe, and thereby create
a social feature to the command as well as
a military. He said that the prospects of
the organization were excellent.
The greater part of the meeting was de-
voted to the election of officers for the
coming year. which resulted as follows:
H Blanton. recording secretary: c. A.
Stock, treasurer. and Gordon B. Hooker,
financial secretary. There was a great
deal of talk about doing away with the
position of financial secretary, as no one
would at first accept it, but it was found
that the bylaws of the sixth battalion,
under which the command is running, re-
quired the existence of the Office in each
of its companies. The following were APP
pointed house committee to see that the
quarters of the company are properly
fitted up, and they will have charge of
the rooms for the period of one month
Messrs. Dan. Hutton, chairman; Charles
o. Krause and Leonard Rosser
A voluntary subscription list was started
for the purpose of raising funds with
which to purchase furniture, and nearly
500 were pledged by those present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
A CHANCE MEETING
BY THE DUCHESS.
Copyright. 1895, by Irving BachcllerD

isn't it dreadful. George?" says Mrs.
blake, coming into her husbands dressing
room without so much as knock
whats dreadful asks Mr.. Blake. in
a tone that no human being but his wife
could have undo rstood. This is accounted
for by the fact that he is shaving. and that
the left side CT his mouth is now drawn up
so far that it almost reaches his eyelid.
Naturally this leaves In his articulation a
good deal to be desired.
Lillian still steadily refuses to stay here
and meet him.
Meet Godfrey Lansdale?"
Eyes, of course; though she knows how
much depends upon it.
There was never a girl who wasn't a
fool!' says Mr.. Blake. going on contentedly
with his shaving.
"Oh, don't know that?' After all she
lad once been q girl herself. But certain
ly 1 do think Lillian is behaving very badly
about this"
Let her alone" says Mr.. Blake. who is
a slave to this one fool of a girl at all
events-his only daughter. Lillian. IF she
doesn't want to marry her cousin, SO be 1t.
She will have something of her own.
Ell oush? Why should she annoy herself
On account of her grandfather's money!
"Oh, scarcely enough" says Mrs. Blake.
you know George will come in for the
property, and Jack must be thought of. 1t
is impossible for the best of boys to get on
on his mere pay; and the cavalry Is eX-
pensive. And Lillian She Is not
the sort of girl She has not been
brought Up to learn the harder features of
economy and / cannot help thinking 1t is
such pity.
"You are growing mercenary in your old
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age Mary" says her husband.
For the matter of that, am not so very
DID, says Mrs. Blake, with the faintest
tinge of offense in her tone. And not with
out reason; as now. indeed, though in her
forty-fourth year, she still looks young and
handsome.
Mr. Blake smiles at her. "Only a year
or two older than ILL., 1 honestly believe"
says he. Ito look at you. But, see here.
Mary, il cur girl doesn't wish to marry
young Lansdale. why that's the end of it,
Not wish to marry man she has never
scent How can she know what she wishes !?
Why can't she stay here and see him, and
then say no. If she doesn't Ike him? 1t
is very kind and considerable of him to
come here at all. in my opinion. At all
events it argues him heart whole"
How so?" Mr.. Blake has now got to a
Very difficult bit of his cheek and is look
ing ferocious.
'Why the win. George! You were allud-
ing to it only just now. Poor, dear papa
so arranged it that If Lillian refuses Geof-
frey. all goes to him, but if Godfrey re-
fuses to marry Lillian all the money goes
to founding hospital.
"A Funding hospital! Good gracious!'
Mr.. Blake turns to her. face lost in soap.
And always believed your father was
a most moral man."
''Oh! don't be stupid Poor papa had
ideas! How 1 wish he hadn't"
Still fouuding5 should be provided for"
SAYS Mr.. Blake. magisterally.
II dare say, and so should Lillian"
NY uSaT! -ildn ISL [ II
Shes girl with very little more than
a penny, which amounts to the same thing
to me- says Mrs Blake, who is ambitious
for her children.
"If Lillian won't stay here to receive
young Lansdale where does she mean to
so?'
oh: I'm sure I don't know" says Mrs
Blake dejectedly.
At this moment loud tattoo on the outer
door-the door of the bed room-can be
heard Mrs. Blake goes quickly to it, and
long confab between her and the some
body responsible for the tattoo ens,Ies
After awhile, however, the outside door
Is closed again, and Mrs. Blake rushes
aIight with mirth and satisfaction.
We'll. it Is the funniest thing" begins
she. ''Resse has just had telegram"
Bessie Musgrave is her sister-eight years
her junior, and widow of six years stand
irg.
''She has just heard from Godfrey Lans-
dsie's mother that he is to be at Glengariff
tomorrow. Bessie says that arrangcs it
self! She will be at Glengariff tomorrow,
too-with Lilian"'
''Be ssie is & sort of person who deserves
the Victoria cross" says Mr.. Blake. dryly.
1T is the straneest coincidence, isn't it?'
goes on Mrs. Flake. gayly: almost provi-
Dental. call it. 1t appears Godfrey is 60
ing to spend a week there on his way to
us
And Lillian"
well, as she is determined 10 go away
from home to avoid him, she may Just as
well put in a week there as in any other
place 1t is lovely, you know. George Will
do the girl good. 4 perfect paradise"
Mrs. Musgrave and Lillian. having stepped
cut of the train that has brought them to
Bantry, stand irresolute for a moment until
guided by a gentle hint from the porter
who is looking after their luggage they
walk off briskIy into the town that lies
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below them. where they are presently in
diced to mount high vehicle arranged
with seats in rows, all facing the four
horses that are to carry them to Glen
eiIriff: and presently. indeed, all the seats
being full. and another quaint coach of the
same description growing impatient be-
hind them, off they go!
Up here, as they reach a high hill, the
splendid Slories of Bantry bay become
clear to them. There it lies like a beauti-
full lake, surrounded by it's high and state
" mourtains-the waters so still, so calm
today, that scarcely they seem alive, and
the Aurora, anchored in the middle of 1t,
reminds one of nothing SO much as Cole
ridges painted ship upon a painted
ocean"
See thin two islands, MISS" says the
driver, turning to Lillian, whom he has
favored from the beginning with his in
structive conversation (beauty is dear to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
Strength of Different RELIGION

There has been computed, ION the basis
of the latest scientific and statistical
sources accessible suggestive table OF
the distribution of the people of the globe
according to their religions. This table is
published in the Deutsche Kirchenzeitune
Berlin). The population of the earth is
follows: Europe, 3sl, 200, 900; Africa, 1911.
100000; Asia, 354,000,000; Australia 4,73O,
go; America, 133.67O,OO0; total, 100000.
600. The leading religions ara represented
by the following figures: Protestant Chris.
tians, 200O0O.OOO; Roman Catholic Chris.
tians. 195,OoO00O; Greek Catholic Chris
tians. 105.0GO.OOO; total Christians, Co.,
100000. Jews. 100000: Mohammedans
$780, 900, 900; heathens, 81, 600, 900; total non.
Christians, 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
He Knew Him.

From Judge.
Charlie is n very foolish fellow; he's
always borrowing trouble"
Yes; and I'll bet he never pays 1t back.
That's just like Charlie"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

AN Internal machine was found yesterday
in the window of private house m the
Rue St. Denis, Paris.
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past and HIS provision for our future?
Yea, We shall say with the psalmst of old,
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us
all the days of our lives, and we shall
dwell in the house of the Lord forever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
Thankful for Southern Defeat.

"Oh, my countrymen, we should be CRATE
full to God that He spared us the calamities
+ feebly picture. How, unwiseiy need not
say, we marched down into the valley and
shadow of death, but He who rules the
destinies Of nations was with U.S. His rod
and His staff did comfort US, and He has
restored our souls and is even now leading
Us through green pastures and by the
waters of comfort. And here and now, not
before cur enemies, for thank God we have
globe He spreads the table that all may
come and see and know the bounties and
benefactions He has showered on this IA
vored people. And shall we not be worthy
of His loving kindness, His care for our
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18

Mrs. Musgrave and Lillian, having stepped
cut of the train that has brought them to
Bantry stand irresolute for moment. until,
guided by gentle hint from the porter
who is looking after their luggage, they
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-05-09
EMPEROR WILL SIGN.
Ratified Treaty will be Given to
Japanese ENJOYS on
May 8.

Tien Tsin, May 3.-The Emperor of
China has decided to ratify the treaty OF
peace negotiated at Simonosaki by the
representatives of the Chinese and Jap
anese governments. According to the
terms the ratification will be exchanged
at Che Foo on May s. The Mikado
ratified the treaty on April 20 last:
Prince Kung, president of the Chinese
council of ministers and heading the for
eign office, who has been absent from
his duties on sick leave for some time
the government departments under his
supervision. .,
Shanghai, May BIN accordance with
a special imperial edict issued in order
to prevent the possibility OF the Jap
anese entering Pekin. the chinese nave
Miles of territory have been flooded ana
hundreds of Chinese have been drowned.
The British minister to China. Mr.
O'Connor, has gone to Pekin to make an
attempt to recover from the Chinese
government the arrears Of pay due to Tor
eigners who were serving III the Chlnese
army previous to the outbreak OF hostlll-
ties.
It is reported in Tien Tsin that the Ger
man syndicate which took up the lnde1nnl-
ty has failed to negotiate loan with
China, and it is stated that the Hong
Kong and Shanghai bank is making AZ
rangements for this loan.
Paris, May 3.-The Japanese, minister,
in an interview published in the Figaro
today, is quoted as saying that the inter-
yentiOn of the other powers IN the ar
rangements for peace arrived at between
China and Japan is only small difficulty.
China, he adds, has every interest to ratl-
fly the treaty and leave Japan to arrange
matters with the European powers. The
minister also said that the japanese most
desire the payment of an indemnity and
commercial concession upon the part OF
China to Japan.
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OIL WELLS IN DANGER.
Forest Fires Spreading in Penn
sy!vania with Frightful
Rapidity.

Bradford, Pa, May 3.-The sky is
hazy from the numerous forest fires in
this vicinity. Between Kettler and Ras-
selas. along the line of the Erie road,
the woods are mass of flames. In that
vicinity there are millions Of feet of
hemlock logs and large quantities of
timber. Near Craw ford Junction fire
has been burning fercely and threatens
the destruction of oil property. An
other fire is raging between McCambleys
and Mt. Jewett. and in the vicinity Of
Hazelwood on the B. B. & *. line the
woods are on fire ON either side of the
track. The fire is spreading with great
rapidity and men are at work along the
railroad to prevent the fire from destroy
ing oil property which is in danger.
Drilling wells in a great many places
has been suspended because of a lack
of water. All springs are dried up and
unless it rains soon work in this field
will be seriously interfered with.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-05-09
JURY OF FARMERS.
Millionaire DR.. Duestrow, the ST.
Louis Murderer, is Put
on Trial.

Union, No.. May IA jury composed
entirely of farmers was finally secured
today to try Millionaire DR.. Duestrow.
the st. Louis wife and child-murderer as
to his sanity. On motion Of Gov John
son, attorney for Duestrow, all the wit
nesses except the medical experts will
be excluded from the courtroom during
the taking of evidence. He tried to have
the experts removed also, but was over
ruled by the court.
James L. Blair of Siddon & Blair. the
attorneys who today withdrew as coun-
sci for Duestrow, was the first witness
He told of the reason for his relations
with Duestrow. He had been Duestrow' s
fathers lawyer and gave the old story
of the alleged progressive insanity. de-
scribing the symptoms at the various
stages. He considered the defendant in
sane. On cross-eXa1nination by the sta tie S
attorney the witness testified that Dues
trow's rawlings began soon after he was
first seen by DR.. Vaudy. who had been
retained by the defendants counsel rs
an insanity expert. Charles L. holland,
another of Duestrow's counsel, has with
drawn from the case
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SUPREME COURT WORK.
Will Hardly Permit Of an ADJ ourn'
nnent Much Before the st
Of June.

Washington, D. c., April 3.-Today
is the last day on which the United
States Supreme court will call the dock
ct for argument during the present
term, but the final adjournment will
not take place until towards the latter
part of the month. The exact time Of
adjournment has not yet been deterrl-
ined and probably will not be until
more definite idea of the time necessary
to conclude the business of the court
can be arrived at. 1t generally requires
about three weeks to dispose OF the
cases which have been argued after the
daily sessions for hearing argument
cease, and the court has this time taken
OH the extra work of hearing rcargument
of the income tax cases, which may have
the effect of prolonging the session to a
somewhat greater extent than usual. 1t
has not yet determined what time shall
be given to the hearing on the income
tax case and that will probably be left
largely to counsel to decide OH Monday.
when. according to the notice given by
the chief justice. the arguments will be
begun. Presumably considerable time
will also be necessary for the consldera-
ton of these cases after the argument
shall have been concluded and to the
preparation of the opinion i'll case any
part of the previous opinion should be
reversed All things considered. there
fore. it is probable that final adjourn
ment will rot be reached much before
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THE GlNG INSURANCE.
Harry HAYWARD May Not Get the
Money for Which He Com
nitted Murder.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 3.-An inter-
esting question has arisen as to the in
surance on the life of Catherine Cling,
for whose murder Harry Hayward is to
hang. Her twin sister Julia Cling of
Auburn, \. Y, has been appointed admin.
istrator Of her estate and an effort will
be made to collect the $4,000 insurance.
The policies were assigned to Hayward
and he will be made party to the suit.
It is claimed that she took out the policies
in good faith and that the Interior motives
of Hayward cut no figure in the liabilities
of the companies which are the New
York Life and the Travellers Accident.
The companies are not likely to resist pay,
ment il the courts set aside the assign
ment to Hayward as fraudulent and with
ont f.on Si6npo tion
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DOODLE AT SPRINGFIELD.
One Member Admits He was Approached
Gas Monopoly.

One Member Admits He was Approached
Gas Monopoly.
Anna, ILL.,, May 2.-Cilarges that Doodle
is being used and that attelnsts at brlb-
cry are being made at Springfield among
the Legislature are alleged by Repre-
sentative Peckrell. whose home is in this
city. Mr. Peckerell represents Union
county in the lower house. and he says
a money bride was offered him by fell
low member if he would keep his mouth
shut about an alleged attempt to bury i'll
Senate committee the bill to regulate
and fix the charges of express companies
doing business in the state, and to de-
clare all such corporations or companies
common carriers.
Springfield. H.. May 2.-There is bill
on Gov Altgeld's table needing only b.
signature to make it law that gives the
gas electric light and telephone COM
panies now operating in Chicago an alb
solute monopoly of business for all time
This bill provides not only that one-half
of the property owners Oh the street must
give consent to the granting of a fran
chise but that owners of one-half of the
frontage of each block of the street must
give consent Three hundred thousand
dollars will be divided if the bill is signed