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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
The Fashionable Fad.

From the New York Tribune.
We're butterflies Of fashion," as perhaps you may
have heard.
Alas 1t may have been once, but now the name s
absurd,
For out of all the classes that form society
None are so philanthropic overworkcd as We!
Chorus:
There's the Concert for the Hospital, the Working
wonens Fair,
The Dance for Crippled Children and the Orphans
Home affair."
The Reading for Incurables, the Play for Aged Men,
And the Kindergarten Lecturcs-a Lenten Course Of
ten.
We spend our mornings in the slums, and teach the
poor to cook,
We visit for the Voters League, with I.encil and
with book,
We have Guilds and Clubs and Classes and Commit
tees every day,
The world is on our shoulders, and we have no
time to play!
Chorus:
There's ST. Agnes Guild on Mondays, to fold the
vCstments right,
The Sewing Class on Thursday, the Girls Club
Tuesday night
The Fresh Air Fund Day Nursery, and the Charity
Convention
And always Tenement Reform and University Ex-
tension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

an assurance tha' there was plenty of room
for him at Fairview should he choose to
sleep there. DR.. Williams CURLY replied
that he preferred to go home but would
stay in Fairvlew after that day if the con-
dition of the patient required it.
Il wish ] could get mother and Miss
Willis from under that mans roof" he
thought as he trudged up the hill, but it
mustn't be thought of until she is at least
convalescent. I wish l might never have
to see the professor again"
In spite of this wish he turned his head
when he came to the top of the hill and
looked back. He saw Philbrick seated neg
hgently on the piazza rail, talking with
Louise.
Well reflected the doctor, 'if he wants
to prove the professor murderer let him
do it. And if he wants to marry Louise
let him do that. too"
He felt little ashamed of himself, for
mingled with his thoughts was a trace of
resentment against the man who had sup
planted him in Louse's affections, If ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

he had been there and he recognized how
unworthy such a feeling was now that he
no longer loved her.
The doctor slept well until evening, and
then returned to his patient. There had
been no change his mother told him. He
sat upon the edge of the bed. looking at
Amelia, and his heart was very heavy He
was thinking of her, and not wholly with
professional interest.
Poor girlT' his thoughts ran. you have
fighting chance for life. Brain fever
does not always kill, and We may be able
to avert it, but what will life be for you If
you save 1t? What compensation can pos
sibly await you to Danish the horrible
shadow Of these days? 1 wonder if Provi-
efforts to restore you to the terrors and
anguish of living? And yet my efforts will
be directed to that end more earnestly than
to any end l ever sought to accomplish.
There shall be no other death chargeable
to Professor Drummond if 1 can help it"
1t was not wholly professional pride, not
wholly antagonism to the professor, not
wholly both these together that animated
the doctor and made the long night watch
satisfaction to him, but he was as yet
unaware of any other impulse than that
noble one that inspires every good physi-
clan to self sacrifice and severe strains in
behalf of suffering fellow creatures. At
daylight Mrs. Williams took his place in
the chamber. The professor had shown no
disposition to Interfere with the doctors
arrangements. On the contrary, he was all
quality. DR.. Williams cared nothing. and
he gave the. professor scanty recognition
of it.
THE room adjoining Amelia's," said the
professor, for example, has been pre-
pared for you. doctor, whenever you feel
that you can absent yourself from the pa
tents Side''
I'm use it," responded the DOCTOR
shortly.
He slept there until shortly after noon
Having attended such duties as were de-
manded of him in the sick room, he went
out of doors for air and exercise. He was
pacing up and down near the river when
Philbrick came out of the house and Joined
him.
Strange man. the professor" remarked
Phllbrick, after inquiries concerning Amelia.
Very" said the doctor.
Il was hoping to get a chance to talk to
yon yesterday about him, but you were so
confounde5!y played out that l hadn't the
heart to suggest it
You're very considerate."
Come. doctor, don't be sarcastic Ia
like to be on good terms with you, but
well, suppose it's hard to expect it after
what has passed between u.s.
Il cherish TO rancor whatever" said the
doctor. I'D like to have you believe that.
We fought like pair of stupid school
boys, at least 1 did"
Yes l think you did. 1t was more like
four school boys" responded Philbrick.
Il could have licked a pair. while you"
Don't make light of my honest shame.
Mr.. Philbrick,'' interrupted the DOCTOR II
have assured you that that disgraceful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
People Don't Grow Famous in Hurry.

Carlsbad Sprude1 Salt did not be-
come known in. a day. 1t took CEN
turtles to acquire its present fame.
For ali diseases of the stomach, liver
and kidneys, as well as in constipa-
ton, rheumatic affections and dia-
betes, it is without equal. Best re-
suits obtained when outdoor exer-
else can be had. Obtain the genuine
article, which has the signature of
"EISNER & MENDELSON CO.,
Sole Agents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

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office of The Star.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
AN INCIDENT OF THE WAR.
A Confederate officer Who knew
Safety Better Than Military Terms.

Safety Better Than Military Terms.
"a war story 1 saw in The Star recently"
said an ex-volunteer colonel to a Star
writer, reminds me of enc that came un-
der my notice.
THAT MEANS" responded The Star man.
that you want to tell it,"
The colonel nodded and The Star man
bowed for him to proceed.
Il; happened" he said, down on one
Of those low-banked rivers that come down
to the sea along the coast of South Caro-
lima. confederate captain, unskilled in
military matters, but enthusiast in his de-
sire to wipe the entire Forth off the map,
had about hundred men down on the
shore or beach watching a gunboat lying
out in the stream. Back of his force was
the sedse, ard beyond that again was the
brush which scarcely ever in that locality
reaches the dignity of timber.
He had not been in plain view on the
beach very long till the gunboat was onto
him, and pretty soon shell came whizzing
over his way. His men yelled and fired
musketry volley in return in derision. Then
another shell came, for the gunboat people
didn't know what was behind the force en-
the shore, and several more shells follow
ed, till 1t got so hot the captain couldn't
stand 1t. He didn't know just what kind
OF a command to give to get out of range,
and 1t was imperative to get out, so he
roared:
"'Unbeach and sedge' This wasn't in
any book of tactics, but it served its pur-
.'S ~ ioiSc thS nun
descript officer had, and the men broke
for the sedge. The shells followed them
there in a few minutes, and the officer
found 1t necessary to move again, and this
time he sung out:
'Unsedge and brush This command
was obeyed with promptness and the men
took to the brush, where the shells soon
made it hot for them again. Just what
II 10 now was not very clear to the officer,
but his Napoleonic genius came to his
rescue and getting himself ready for
prompt action he shouted:
'Unbrush and squander.' Then the en-
tire force squandered,' and a shell couldn't
have found one of them in week with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
MUNYON'S
HameB Becoming a House.
hold Word.
His Remedies Cure Sick People and
Save the Expense of a Doctor,

Professor Munycn has separate cure for Ca
tarrh, Rheuma tism, Kidney Troubles Coughs
Colds. Asthma, Nervousness, Female Weaknesses
and every other durable disease. Thousands Of peo
pie who have been rescued from a living death
marvellous remedies.
You can get copy Of Munyon's Guide to
Health from any druggist free, and most Of
Munyon's Remedies for % cents bottle In this
manner you can yourself without q doctor,
thoroughly and permanently.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon, 1905 Arch
street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered with free medi-
cal advice for any disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Foes to FeutIs.

From the New York Weekly.
Strangsr-"You say that man has killed
forty people?"
Mountaineer-"Yes, in a feud. Feuds is
bad things, and we don't want no more Of
them in these ere parts"
Stranger-"But that man is going right
along attending to his own business, as If
nothing occurred. Why don't you arrest
him?"
Mountaineer-"Arrest him? Gee Will
gan. stranger, that 'ud start another feud,
and l just told we we don't want no more
feudS.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
CHAPTER NIX A CALL FROM THE
CONSTABLE


DR.. Williams wan face was more marked
by contempt than curiosity as he followed
Philbr,ck and the professor to the door of
the shop" Philbrick for once was silent,
but he evinced about as much interest in
the proceeding as if the professor were
about to show him a rare edition of the
Inferno" or collection of ancient coins
THE only man besides me who knew how
to work this lock-" said the professor, with
his hand upon the knob, was poor Stark
weather"
He PUSHED the door open and stood aside
for the others to enter. They stepped into
a room that were it in any but a private
house. would have been in nowise remark
able to the casual observer. 1t was indeed,
a shop, a very paradise for mechanic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

From the Chicago Tribune.
Where does this road go?' asked the
stranger, who was taking a ride on the ele-
waited railway.
1T goes eventually into the hands of re-
ceiver." replied the gloomy passenger sit
ting next to him, who happened to be
stakeholder in the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Pitching Pennies Illegal.

From the Ionkers Statesman.
Crinlsonbeak-'Is pitching pennies con-
sidered gambling?"
Yeast-"Yes, believe it is.''
Crimsonbeak-'WelI,I see a New York
dry goods store has two cologne fountains
as attractions"
Yeast-"Certainly."
Crmsonbeak-"Well, why do they allow
them to throw up scent?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Another Victim.

From the Chicago Tribune.
THAT foot ball game the other day." OBJ
served Wrigley, made me black and blue"
I didn't know you took part in any foot
ball game the other day" said SpangIer,
Il didn't" rejoired Wrigley. Il sat be-
tween two excitable girls in the grand
stand and every time there was a good
play made each of them grabbed me by
the arm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

!. The Star will pay 500 in gold to the
reader from whom 1t receives by mail, a. the
publication Office. Pennsylvania avenue and
nth street, the complete and absolutely
correct solution of Before They Were Mar
ried. as 1t shall be disclosed in the final
chapter OF the story, to be published Satur-
day. December IA, in The Star. If two or
more complete and absolutely correct solu-
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divided equally.
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uon That Is complete and absolutely correct
In all Its details, the $3.50 IN gold will be al
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

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They are unlike ordinary pills, because
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They not only afford temporary relief,
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Don't let some designing dealer persuade
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"just as good " kind. That's why he pre-.
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you better not take them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
She Gets 1t Now.

From the Gloucester Breeze.
Gillhack-"Is it true that you don't spend
as much MOI ey now as you Gid before you
were fnarried?"
Packett-"It is. l wish could say the
same thing of my wife"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Gray Hair

thing Of the past when Nattans' Crystal Dis
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Almighty Athletics.

frOIa TUCK.
The Frater-"Was your sons college
course a complete one?"
The Pater-'I believe not. I understand
that half-mile track was his limit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

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; Such a prepare
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Quite n Difference,


I was a girl?"
mo; he said he remembered you when he
was boy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

-VsB ~ - ~
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

VtHer Interesting 0uestions.
"The matters Of contempt and of black.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
The wounded Antelope.

1.-THE stricken deer fees from tho herd !"
The term Is supposed to be poetical and
may be So but does any one know why tho
deer runs awayf
A good many years ago, when Denver
was huddle Of shanties, and the overland
stage was In Its glory, the writer Of these
lines was crossing what was then repre-
sented on the school maps as "The Great
American Desert" It was very early In
the morning and light, though the sun had
not yet risen, when the wagons started.
Soon the leader stopped in silence, and ey-
cry one saw on an eminence, or "roll,
splendid antelope standing and looking at
the wagons as though surprised Not
silence was broken by the sharp crack of a
rifle. The antelope fell, but only for an
instant, and then bounded away. Arrived
at the place where he fell, little blood
was noticed, and rising the troll" the
Stricken deer was seen making his way
not from, but to the herd, some 400 in
number. Then was seen rather curious
sight in the early light. Catching sight of
the wagon, the whole herd moved away at
a smart pace, but not at panic gait. The
wounded animal had reached the herd,
but was not wanted, for two or three bucks
made for him, and so long as we watched
them they chased and horned the poor an
final until presumably he fell dead-a feast
for the coyotes. For some reason peculiar
to antelopes they wanted no stricken
deer' about and wouldn't have ONE
Homeopathic Envoy.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
Two Kuisd by a r.ocomoti,e,

NoRRisTows. Pa. Aug. 1b.-Thomas
Hovenden. the artist. and Bessie Piefer, a
10-year-old girl. were instantly killed by q
train at the grade crossing of the Trenton
cut of at the Germantown pike last night.
Hovenden, who lived In Plymouth town
ship, was returning to his home from
Norrlstown on the trolley line OF the
Chestnut Hill and Eorristown road. At
the out of the trolley cars are not permit
ted TO cross the tracks. and passengers are
obliged to change cars and cross on foot.
As Mr.. Hoyendon was doing 90 he saw
the little girl on the track and train ap-
preaching. Ho seized tho child and pulled
her on TO the other truck, where light
engine dashed along and killed both.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
HELD ON 4 CHARGE or MURDER.
Esidsnos csnnsefing srrs- Howell with the
Death Of Miss Knapp.

Esidsncs csnnscfing Mira Howell with the
Death Of Miss Knapp.
wELIsBoRo, Pa, Aug. 15.-The exam
lnation Of Mrs. Charlotte Howell, charged
with the poisoning of Miss Libby Knapp,
at Tioga, was concluded yesterday. Mrs.
Howell being romanded to jail to await
the action Of the grand jury next month.
DR.. Niles, the coroner, testified TO the
finding Of evidences. OF poison In Miss
Knapp's stomach, and DIR. Brown, the
attending physician before her death, told
Of similar symptoms when he was oailod
In. Mrs. Stevens, ncighbor, testified to
having let Mrs. Howell have Rough on
Rats" on throo occasions, once on the
plea that she wanted TO kill dog, another
time to kill cat. and on the last occasion
she left the whole box with her because
abe had asked her TO do so In consequence
of dream which she said made her fear
that Mrs. Stevens would be poisoned by
the stuff. Mrs. Howell placed the poison
In . cupboard. Two or three days after
Miss Knapp died Mrs Stevens asked Mrs.
Howell about the poison, and she replied
that she had burned II up since Libby"
died, because she had been afraid to have
1t In the house.
Ths threatening and filthy letters re-
eeived by Miss Knapp were offered in EVIL
denoe. together with some copies OF them
made by Mrs. Howell to show that the
pencil printing was dono by the same hand
as the originals. Evidence was also ad.
ducod to show that the statements made
by Mrs. Howell about the death Of the
girl were not according to the facts. This
evidence. as whole. was considered suf1i-
cient to hold the woman to answer q
charge Of murder.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Myron McHenry, owner OF John r.
Gentry, issnss 5000 challenge to any
PAGER in the world.
George Roby, q 24-year-old Chicago tho
osophy enthusiast, drowned himself to soc
II there was anything beyond.
A plot to murder tho chief warden Of
the Toulon France) maritime prison was
unearthed by the prison officials.
Frank Sweet, Chicago janitor, fatally
shot Mrs. Alice Burr and then committed
suicide last night. Cause, jealousy.
The exploding boiler of threshing en-
gine near Oakland, /. t., killed VIII
Craft, Leon Wood and "Pinkoy" Wood.
The queens speech was read in the
British house of commons today. 1t Is
briefer, moro formal and more devoid OF
novelty than usual. 1t does not promise
any specific bills.