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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
THE MODERN DRUG STORE.
Some of the Secrets That Account for
It's Success and Prosperity.


1t would be interesting to hear what the
apothecary IN Romeo and Juliet would
say if he came to life in these progressive
days and found himself in modern drug
store Probably he'd collapse from amaze
ment and require all the power of medical
rejuvenat tors to bring him to his SENSES
again. Even to the average present-day in
d.vidual the prevailing high-class phar-
macy is something wonderful. 1t presents
splendid opportunity to study human
nature from the gay crowds at the soda
fountain 10 the pale walters at the pre-
scriptton desk and the between crowd that
Seeks everything, from cosmetics to castor
oil. AS such establishments have advanced
N character many of them have reduced
the prices of drugs and other stock in a
remarkable degree, and these seem to be
most prosperous and successful. In CONVEX
Sation touay with Mr.. E. p. MertZ, whose
Of 18th and F streets, Star reporter asked
him the secrets of success in a modern
drug store
Simply business principles" said Mr..
Mertz. Buying i'll large quantities near
as we can from first hands, thus saving big
discounts. selling at small profits and
strictly for cash. and by this means pre-
venting the consideration of bad bills in the
matter OF future profits, are some of the
secrets or the modern pharmacy. This sys-
tenn we follow not only in drugs and pro-
pf-etary medicines. but n cosmetics per-
fumery toilet articles and the innumerable
other things which make up the stock. The
pubic appreciates such a system substan-
tally, as our business proves
1T is the general impression" he con-
tinued. that stores which sell general lines
OF medicine at low prices charge higher for
prescriptions: but this is erroneous. The
general trade increases the prescription
,rade. and Customers not only save in price,
but get the additional advantage of fresher
L lpranflv cd toJn
system, by which persons either at a DIS
lance or In the city can be supplied with all
the staple articles of household drugs al
most at manufacturers prices. Large ship
ments are made daily to outlying places,
while the wagons make two deliveries daily
to all parts of Washington, and one in Nj.
Pleasant AMI vicinity
There is a call for better class of toilet
articles now said Mr.. Mertz in conclusion.
i sell now great many solid silver trim
med brushes, combs and mirrors, and the
prices are very little higher than the fig
mres Tor plated goods were a few years ago
The enterpris.ng drug store now to meet
tne public taste, must carry in stock nearly
every toilet article made in this country or
abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
A Story of MYAicrY.

Do you know what STORY of Mystery
is? 1t is continued story of which all but
the last chapter Is printed, and then guesses
are made as to the solution, then the final
installment is printed.
On October seventh a most interesting
mystery story, When the War Was Over
will be started in The Star. and five hundred
dollars will be given for the first absolutely
correct solution. In case no guess is abso-
lutely correct the amount will be divided
among those nearest to a correct solution.
The guesses will be confined to women read
ers. Fuller particulars elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
WILL MEET HERE.
COlOred Convention Set for October

CO1Ored Convention Set for October
10.
Mr.. James w. Poe. the president of the
National Republican Vigilant Associa ton,
has issued a letter changing the time and
place of the colored convention, which was
to have met in Baltimore October 0. In
stead the convention will meet in this city
on October Is. The convention will con.
slider questions of a moral, political and
economical character. Mr. Poe in his letter
to the delegates explains that the politica
struggle in Maryland makes 1t lnadv.sable
10 nod the convention in Baltimore He
regulates with scorn any intimatioas that
the convention has been called in the IN
terests of any presidential candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am and 2:3O pm.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for st. Clements bay
and river landings at I am.
Steamer T. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial
Beach and river landings at pm.
1912 l street northwest.-Tally-h coach
for Arlington at 10 am. and pm.
Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for
Overlook Inn at 6 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

complained against by Policeman Duvall
because he has a manure box in rea" of his
premises.
I'm guilty." said the cid man, 'but the
box was on my premises, and not in a pub
lie alley"
"If that is So said the judge, this
prosecution must fail"
Other evidence was heard, and the de-
PENDANTS personal bonds were taken.
William Wallace, who allowed his horse to
go at large and walk OH the sidewalk, paid
a fine of 81.
Dennis Council, a hardware man, was
charged with violating the police regula-
tons in the sale of weapons, and the case
was continued until next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Protecting Pensioners,

A committee of the Grand Army of the
Republic, consisting of Judge l. G. Kim5al
chairman; F. L. Campbell, W. H. Doolittle
Stanton Weaver and E. j. Sweet, appointed
recently to take under consideration steps
to protect pensioners in the care of there
money held its first meeting last evening
subcommittee were appointed to confer
with the Interior Department officials and
others, ana reports are to be made next
Wednesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Will Filed.

The will of the late Charles P. Doug
lass, a grandson of the late Frederick
Douglass. was filed here yesterday. The
Instrument Is dated March &c, 1895, and
one-haif CT the estate is left to Robert
Small Douglass. a brother To Lewis H.
and Charles r. Douglass uncles, the sum
of 500 each Is given, and to Rosetta
Sprague, an aunt, $500. To Emanuel NJ.
Hewlett, an uncle. and Ella NJ. Colt, an
aunt, the residue of the estate is bequcath-
ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
COurt-MQrtfal,

The trial by court-martial of George II.
Boston of the G. A. r. for INSTRUMENTATION
was commenced last evening before a court
consisting Of William Gibson, president; E.
ID. Sweet, judge advocate; Matthew Bick-
ford, ii. H. Martin. Calvin Farnsworth, L.
Vanderhoef. H. A. Cunning and T. r. Senior.
Several witnesses were examined and the
court shortly before IL o'clock adjourned
until Monday evening next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Good Stories.

Saturdays Star will contain several in
teresting stories. In addition to a delight
full story from the pen of Anthony Hope
published entire, the concluding chapters
of THE Foundry Foreman" which is be-
gun in today's Star, will be published.
There will also be some good short stories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-Lillian
Russells Opera Company in La Tzigane."
Grand Opera House.-"Puddnhead Will
eon.'
New National Theater.-"Little Chris
topher.'
Academy of Music.-"The White Rat"
Bijou Theater.-"The Midnight Special"
Kernan'c Lyceum Theater.-Russell Bros,
Comedians.
Columbia Photograph Company. 919
Pennsylvania avenue NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ton Of the neutrality-suspicious..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Death of G. A. EIIegoOd.

Mr.. G. A. Ellegood died suddenly In Ivy
City Wednesday evening. His death came
at a time when he was considered fairly on
the road to recovery. He will be niourned
by a large circle of acaunintances. He
leaves a widow, son and daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
A Mental Stimulus,
MAC.

The first installment of the great mys-
terry story, when the War Was Over,
by Frederick R. Burton, will be published
next Monday. Five hundred dollars.in gold
for the first correct solution. Particulars
in another column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Good Stories.

Saturdays Star will contain several in
'teresting stories In addition to delight
full story from the pen of Anthony Hope,
published entire, the concluding chapters
OF THE Foundry Foreman" which is be-
gun in today's Star, will be published.
There will also be some good short stories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
The Columbia Athletic Fair.

The executive committee having in charge
the arrangements for the projected fair of
the Columbia Athletic Club met at the club
house last night, but transacted no definite
business on account of the absence Of sew
eral of the members. Another meeting will
be held next Tuesday night, at which 1t Is
expected the members of the various sub
committees will be appointed and the work
of assuring the success of the fair COM
nlenced in earnest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
United Hebrew Charities to Meet

The annual meeting of the United Hebrew
Charities will be held Monday evening next
at the Eighth Street Temple and will be i'm
portant in many particulars. The work of
caring for the poor and needy during the
approaching winter will be mapped out, and
it is probable that the agency of the splendid
organization for doing good will be extended
in many directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
High School Uniforms.

Made from same cloth and with same
trimmings as adopted by the school author
tiles will be supplied by Robinson, Cherry &
Co., 18th and f streets, at s12.s5 for coat,
parts and vest, the price of their bid for
the whole contract. and which is $1.15 less
u an the price at which the contract was
Awarded.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Personally Conducted Tours to Wat
kins Glen and niagara Falls via
PennAylynniU II. II.

The Pennsylvania railroad will operate a
personally conducted tour to Watkins Glen
and Niagara Falls Tuesday, October 8.
Rate, $40 Tickets good ten days, allowing
stop-over privileges at Watkins and Roch-
ester in either direction, and at Buffalo re-
turning. Special train leaves Washington
z am. Later tour, October 15.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Big Money for an Imagination

A little exercise of your imagination
may be worth five hundred dollars in gold
to you. Read the particulars in another
column of The Stars great nlystery- story,
when the War Was Over by Frederick
R. Burton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

The B. and o. Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets from Washington to Bal
tlnIore for all trains of Saturday. October
8. and Sunday, October q, at S1.2J for the
round TRIP valid for return passage until
following Monday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
CITY ITEMS.
Consumers. Look to Your Interest.

Consumers, Look to Your Interest!
Tomorrow Saturday We will offer best
Sugar-cured Hams l2c.: Shoulders. &c.; 5
cEs. Rabbits Soap.2Oc.; pa. Pearline 1Sc
8 cks. Star Soap. 1Sc. Burbank Potatoes,
Coo. bushel; 4-year-old pure Rye Whisky
for medical purposes, 75c. OF. bottle; best
Cet&wba Wire 25c. bottle; very fine Port
Wine. special price tomorrow 4Oc.; finest
Elgin Butter. Coftees. Teas and a general
lie of groceries at attractive prices. Only
first quality goods offered, and money re-
funded in every instance if dissatisfied. NJ.
Metzger Company, AZ eth st. NV. 1ts
It's a Pleasure to Denl With Us.
Everything here you could wish in Fruits.
Vegetables, Poultry. etc. Everything here
the freshest and choicest. If it isn't to
your liking We refund the money. Lowest
prices. Cannon&Chandler, 76 to 81 Gen. NJ kt
Hotel johnson Cafes.
Choice shipment of Cherrystones and
Rockaways received today: steamed. roast,
lroil. u shell, ETC.; also lunch and table
dhote dinner. 1t
Best Gran. Sugar, 4lac Johnstcn's page g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

The three brick dwellings. Nos. 21OG, 21OS
and PHO New York avenue northwest, will
be sold separately at trustees sale, tomor-
row afternoon, beginning at o'clock; good
chance for nvestment.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

All the leading shapes of Mems Derby and
Scft Hats at popular prices. Lewis q Son.
regular hatters. 1921 New York ave.
DBest So Hat made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Best Gran. Sugar. 4ac. Johnston's, page

Messrs Carhart & Leidy announce the
selling of their Entire Stock of Dry Goods.
Notions. ETC., to NJ. Goldenberg of Balti-
more, for whom they kindly ask continu-
arce of the patronage of their friends and
public. CARHART d IElDf,
92S eth ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

A tirst-class Crawford shoe is sold at Sc 90,
500 and $500 1t is not $500 shoe, though
We make a good one at that price Only at
oOS Pennsylvania avenue.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
Artificial Eyes. s.. Hempler's, 9th &

Fine preserves for this winter-that's
what you'll have If you use kenny's Granu-
lated Sugars, pure and sure. Six modern
stores. c. d. Kenny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

Fine Storage Goods ut Auction.
Elegant folding beds and other fine furni-
ture will be sold at Latimer's, 12l29 and 1c31
G street, tomorrow at 10 o'clock.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

There Will he a large line of furniture of
all kinds sold at Sloan's. 14O1 G street. to-
morrow at 10 am. Goods now on exhibit
ton and everything just as advertised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

All who have used 5-pound boxes best
butter at $40 agree quality is finest Jas
F. Oyster 900 Pennsylvania avenue, X
street market-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
MEN,l HATS

II your carpets need cleaning send them
NJ. r. THORP, 4SS Me. av. s.w. Phone, 1435.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
DIR MILK is DIFFERENT

II
From the usual kind. So fresh. so sweet,
SO rich. Direct from our own farms, one
hour after milking. Delivered twice a day.
&c. qt j. S. Thompson. 81 AZ st. s.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04
GAS AND OIL HEATERS.
s. S. SHEDD & BRO,
49, 9th st. NV.

This brisk fall weather means robust APP
petites at home. kEANE'S Meats will win
their approval Stalls 35-ol Center m t.
Best Gran. Sugar, 4l4c. Johnston's. page !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

Best gran. sugar, 41ac. Johnston's, page I
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-04

For years l suffered from dyspepsia, nothing re-
leved me until 1 used DR.. David Kennedys Fa-
vcrite Remedy, made at ROndout, n. Y. This
medicine effected complete cure. F. Christie,
Albany, y. Y.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-12-25
The Egyptian LentiI.

1t Is in Egypt that tho lcntil crop Is of
the most value, for in tho land of the
pharaohs tho lentil forms onc-sixth Of tho
food Of the people, besides being extensive
ly exported to other countries. 1t is well
suited to tho soil and climate, as 1t re-
quircs little irrigation save what tho Milo
provides. Tho Egyptian lcntils arc rcputod
the best and most nutritious in the world.
From Cairo to Assouan tho farmers Of
tho Milo valley regularly rotate tho crop
with wheat or maizc gathering 1t In
about tho end of April. Every peasant
grows enough for his own consumption,
making it into porridgc, which ho finds
both wholesome and sustaining and the
cheapest food he can obtain. In Cairo,
Alexandria. lsmaili,i. Suez, Port Said and
the other towns tho consumption in soup
Is very largo. Most Of tho export goes to
London. there TO be converted into invalid
or patent" food. under some fanciful
namo ut u fanciful price. Jour
nal
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-12-25
Tho Human Sunbeam.

Onco when tho sunshiny girl was visit
ing an old colonial place In Maryland sho
driftcd to the family cemetery. Reading
tho names of tho dead and gone, reading
of thoir virtues, sho came across little old
stone that had toppled over to one side,
which recorded tho death of o maiden lady
in 1884. OF her it was said only this, and
1t seems TO mo that 1t was tho most charm
ing opitaph possible for woman, "She
was always so pleasant.
Tho sunshiny girl always tells the truth,
and she knows exactly how lacking In re-
anomcnt Is the woman who bestows upon
her acquaintance and friends fulsome fiat
terry, but slo also knows that there are al
ways pleasant things to be said and pleas
ant way to say them. She reminds tho
ugly duckling who grieves over her lack CT
beauty Of tho clear and intelligent look In
her eyes. For tho tired mother of q house
hold thcro Is tho pleasant news that her
homo speaks Of hor industry, and her chill
dren tell Of kind mothers caro-. To some
ono who Is disappointed there Is given tho
hopo of pleasure in tho future, ard 20 her
who Is enjoying herself there Is sympa-
thotic word or two about tho pleasure OF
the minute. A long timo ago St. Francis
do Sales sos-l "If thou wishest to catch
flies, SGT no. out that which is sour for 1t
Is truo that sugar catches moro flies than
vinegar And SO the sunshiny girl, real
izing that life will give to her exactly what
she gives TO 1t, is generous with smiles,
with pleasant words and with good &C
tions.-Ncw York Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-12-25
Manning tho Armada.

Don Quixotc, when he set out ON his OK
petition and forgot money and a change Of
linen, was not In n state of wilder cxulta-
ton than Catholic Europe MT tho sailing OF
tho armada. Every noble family In Spain
had sent ono othcr of it's sons to nght
for Christ and Our Lady.
For three years tho stream of prayer had
been ascending from church, cathedral or
oratory Tho king had cmpticd his treas
ury. Tho hidalgo and tho tradosnan had
offered their contributions. The crusade
against tho crescent itself had not kindlcd
q more intense or more sacred enthusiasm.
All pains were taken to make tho cxpodi-
ton spiritually worthy of its purpose. No
impure thing, especially no impure wom-
an, was to approach tho yards or ships.
Swearing, quarroling, gambling, were pro-
hibtod under terrible penalties.
Tho gallcons were named after tho apos-
tics and saints, to whose charge thoy were
committed, and every seaman and soldier
confessed and communicated on going O.:
board. The ship boys Mt sunrise were to
sing their "Bucnos Dias' nt the foot OF
tho mainrast and their "Avc Maria" as
the sun sank into tho ocean. On the i'm
pcrial banner were embroidered the figures
of Christ and his mother, and rs motto
tho naughty "Plus Ultra" of Charles
was replaced with tho moro pious aspira-
ton, "Exsurgc, Deus, ct vindica causam
tuam. "-Froudo In Longman's Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-12-25
Wrinkle Eradicators.

Women who put themselves unrcscrvod-
ly into tho hands of those who profess to
eradicate wrinkles, to give fresh and bloom
Ing compilations and to color the hair any
tint desired should be careful to do moth
ing rashly, for the most disastrous results,
1t is said, have followed the usc of certain
French compounds which, composed of
mineral substances. actually tarnish under
certain conditions.
A well known fashionable woman who
had hor face onameled after new process
and who was delighted with tho smooth,
soft, brilliant effect after tho operation
was seen to grow strangely livid at din
ner party that evening. Streaks of leadcr
looking coloring appeared about her mouth
and nose and forehead, but as she seemed
to feel quito well and in her customary
good spirits no one liked to tell her Of her
plight, although 1t was not long before cy-
cry ono at tho table was aware that some
thing was wrong with Mrs. G. g complex
ion. 1t was aftcrward explained that tho
gas, which may have boon manufactured
with different chemicals from that in
Paris, which presumably had not affected
tho ''cosmotiquc' over there, turned some
IMMORAL ingredient black.
After tho ladies left tho dining room the
hostess concluded that it would be tho
kindcst way to tell her friend of her disflg-
uremcnt. Her modification may DO I'm
ngined, but she had tho good sense to
laugh tho matter off, and, aftcr liberal
application of soap and water, sho reap
peared in the drawing room hcr own nat
u-al self.-Now York Tribune.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-12-25

The schoolroom was very quiet. for all
tho children had gone home. The sun
had set some time before, and there was
only faint light i'll the room. A read
ing book and slate lay ON Harry s desk.
Hc had forgotten to put them away.
All at once the reading book said:
"Well, slate, if I couldn' t spell any bet
ter than You can, would try hard to
learn. Now, you never saw misspelled
word on my pages, but see three words
spelled wrong on YOU"
II can't help it, reader" said tho
poor slate. cit is no fault Of mine. You
see, that careless little Harry does make
me spell so that really feel ashamed Of
myself. A little while ago Mary White
had me, and she only made me spell one
word wrong all the time she kept me.
And then you ought to see the answers
Harry makes me give to the examples he
has to do in arithmeticl Oh. dear! do
wish the teacher would give me back to
Mary White l''-Woman' Journal
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1895-12-25

1t appears that tho namo of Mrs. Thoo-
dorc Sutro Is oftener secn in tho ncwspn-
pcrs In connection with q greater number
of enterprises and cnthusiasms and accom-
plishmcnts than that Of any other woman
In Now York. She graduates from law
and music schools, and rides horseback,
and paints pictures, and reads papers at
Sorosis, and goes around among tho poor,
giving thon potted plants, and she makes
hundreds of calls each week during the
season, and gives musicales, and goes to
balls and thcaters and operas, and reads the
newspapers, magazines and latest books in
thorough way which passes tho under
standing Of most of us. Withal, Mrs Su-
tro never seems to be hurried nor worried.
She takes tho sime to be pretty and to keep
so; to choose and put on becoming frocks,
and to DO gracious and graceful under all
circumstances.
Mrs. Sutro tells mo that she Is able to
accomplish SO much because sho has per-
feet system upon which her daily life is or
dered. At the beginning of the social sea-
son sho lays out plan for every hour of
each day for tho entire winter. Such and
such hours arc kept for music practice,
such for hearing lectures, such for calls,
for charity and all tho rest This plan Is
modified once week to fit new develop
ments, but It's method is not changed. She
does oil her shopping before the season
opens, never entering store during the
gay months. No matter what time Mrs.
Sutro retireS, she arises Mt tho same borr
each day---7:30 DO 'clock.-Now York Letter.