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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
TRICKS IN HORSE DEALING.
Selling the Same Horse Over and
From the Cincinnati Tribune.

From the Cincinnati Tribune.
l heard of smooth bunco game that was
worked on tenderfcot' from the east who
came to Kentucky to buy a stock farm and
go into the breeding of trotters upon an ex-
tensive scale. He had more money than
brains but could not BE Instructed In the
horse business. He bought blue grass
farm and then looked around for a stallion
to put atfthe head of his stud. He sought
the advice of an expert The expert told
him he knew of very finely bred son Of
the great Hambletonian that could be
bought for $25.OO0. 1t was a rare bargain,
and the tenderfoot thought so too. The
expert thought so much of the animal that
he would go halvers with the young breeder
The expert left the tenderfoot to study over
the matter, seeing that the game was
landed. Then he proceeded to buy the
horse in question, secretly, for $1,000. The
trade was made between the tenderfoot and
the ostensible owner of the stallion, on a
basis of $4,000. the tenderfoot putting up
$4,000 and the expert ST., 500 $50 the tender
foot believed) The result was that the ex-
pert made $500 clear and still owned one
half of the stallion, which he finally dis
posed of to his partner for $4,000, leaving
him clean $40, 500 on the deal This Is as
true as gospel, and were I to mention the
name of the horse it would be recognized
by every man who knows the trotter
A great many of the fancy saddlers and
coach horses seen in the parks in New
York and Philadelphia are bought UP at
the Kentucky sales by shrewd dealers, who
dock their tails, train them few months
and then ship them east to sell to million
aires. The Kentucky horse, however, does
not thrive in the cities, ard is soon worn
out. Robbed of his native blue grass, he
gets thin in flesh and. unpleasant to look
upon. Then, perhaps, the same dealer who
took him east will buy him again at an
enormous reduction, bring him back to
Kentucky, fatten him up and sell him
again at profit certain Kentucky
dealer sold fancy gelding in New York
year ago last fall for 1880. The animal
was ridden to death and broken down by
bad care, and few months later was sold
to the same dealer for 800 The dealer
brought the horse to Kentucky, turned it
out in blue grass pasture for several
months. and soon 1t was fat and sleek
again. Then the horse was shipped back
to New York and sold for 81 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
WITHOUT A PARALLEL.
Mau Whose Head Was Cut in Twain
Completely Receivers.

Completely Receivers.
Seattle Dispatch st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The remarkable sight of a man walking
out of hospital in Seattle, who month
ago had cash IA inches,cut transversely
in his skull, by rip saw making 5000 revo-
lutions a minute, is what the people of
this town have gazed upon. Horatio A.
Stetson is the hero of this struggle of death
and a buzz-saw. He had in the early days
of February cut in the top of his head
inches long and 1 IA deep. He is today
a we'll man, mentally and physically. and
is receiving and accepting the congratula-
tions of his friends.
This remarkable case, said to have no
equal in surgical history, has attracted the
attention of the medical world.
Dr. Wetherspoon. the chief attending ply
stefan, tells the story: II found StetSon in
the mill office, his head bound with towel
and blood freely flowing down the side of
his face" he said. He appeared to have
lost a large quantity of it. Brain matter
vas also found inside his hat. on the towel
and in othec places. When operated on,
the skull was trephined on the anterior side
of the saw cut, and several pieces of bone
were removed from the inside of the cut.
and the wound was packed with iodoform
gauze. Six days thereafter the gauze was
removed, and some clotted blood and
broken down brain well. His subsequent
recovery mas Deen entirety uHeNeHtlui. ms
temperature never went above 1908, and at
the end of four weeks he sat up in chair
several hours daily.
Stetson gained consciousness twelve hours
after the accident, and with consciousness
came the power of speech; one side was
paralyzed fer a time, but that passed away,
and, with the exception of a twitching of
the muscles of the legs, there has been no
pain or inconvenience at any time since.
His mind is now, he says, as clear ever
in his life, and he thinks that with the re-
turn of strength he will be better man
than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
WAYS OF A MILLIONAIRE,
Showing the Methods Pursued b,
Some to Keep Their Money.

Showing the Methods Pursued by
Some to Keep Their Money.
From the Chicago Record.
To see him at the race track for in
stance, leaning against the fence watch
Ing the animals come out for preliminary
canter, no one would suspect that he
owned the favorite and a whole stable full
OF other cracker jacks, and that he had
several thousand dollars at stake.
II some nervous man who had just play
ed s. on the favorite should ask him what
ne thought of the chance of winning, he
would merely chuckle and say: .Y' can't
tell thing about it."
His clothes are so plain and he has such
farmerish way of whiting, or else chew
ing at straws, that he is overlooked in the
ordinary assemblage or mistaken for some
humble parsonage.
In his business office he does not occupy
separate apartment, the door of which is
guarded by a private secretary.
His desk Is the same as that of an en-
ploye. One day woman book agent came
in and importuned the old gentleman to
purchase some books.
My girl" he said. I'm a poor Irishman
and I've had to work all my life. 1 can't
read word"
Thereafter when the agent came in she
always avoided the poor old man who
couldn't read. to the intense amusement of
the employees. She supposed him to be the
janitor.
Another story illustrative Of the daily
life of Chicago millionaire may help to
explain why some people have more money
than others.
This millionaire invited visitor from
another city TO visit him at a certain hour
and accompany him to the stock yards,
where he has large interests.
The millionaire rode up in a side-bar
buggy somewhat the worse for mud and
wear, drawn by a shaggy but active horse
He explained that before starting to the
yards he would have to go to one Of the
large banks down town, as he was on the
board which regulated loans, and he had to
pass on an application for loan of $780,
Co.,
They stopped in front Of the bank, and
the rich man hurried in and remained sew
eral minutes. He came out on a run and
they. started rattledy-bang for the stock
yards and Packingtown.
When they arrived and were entering a
packing house they saw an old man sort
ing out into barrels heap of bones and
fatty remnants. The bones were trimmed
and put into another barrel. The million
aire owner Of the place walked over to the
workman and began asking questions. Then
he drew off his coat, rolled back his shirt
sleeve to the shoulder and began rummag-
ing among the bones. He found several
which had not been properly stripped, and
the workman received a scolding which he
will remember all his life.
The stripping of those bones was just as
important as the loaning of 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
Gorgeous Decorations at an Evening
in Iceland.
LIGHT INFANTRY BOYS SHOW
They Guido Themselves in Re-
markabIe Scenic Effects.
SOME SPECIAL FEATURES

IAN Evening in Iceland."-It Is a phrase
that might sound even more attractive
some breafhlessly hot night. next summer
than it does just now. with the memories
Of the blizzard fresh in mind, but, just the
same, the scene which gives rise to the
name has proven immensely popular in
Washington. and suff1ces to draw big
crowds to the big drill hall of the Wash
ington Light Infantry Armory, where one
can spend an evening In Iceland with great
pleasure and enjoyment. As one enters the
great hall the scene that breaks upon the
eye is one of surprising beauty, and not
only its novelty, but also the artistic sue
cess of the entertainment have been po-
tent factors In making 1t one of the re-
n.arkable hits of the winter.
The average reader would hardly know
what was meant by the words, for it is
said that such an entertainment as this has
never before been given in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

An evening in Iceland-it Is not a bazaar,
not simply a scenic display. not dance.
nor a bevy of pretty girls wandering
around amid the winter scenes. but is
combination of all these, and more, and the
combination has proved so fetching that
the popular Washington Light Infantry
boys have decided to keep open house In
this fashion for a week longer than was
originally intended, or until April 6. The
armory is open every evening from until
II, and arrangements have also been made
for several matinees.
An Arctic Scene.
Coming into this arctic scene from the
windy March outside, one does not know
at first whether to feel warm or cold. All
around are views of snowy mountains,
Swiss chalets, perched high among the
Alps, snow figures, Icy waterfalls and
green trees hanging low beneath their bur-
oens of snow, while from the ceiling above
are pendent hundreds and hundreds of
icIcles, so true to nature that ones first
sensation Is that of being in cave Of ice,
and he Is surprised that he does not SILVER
With the cold. Becoming little more ac-
customed to these unique surroundings, the
sensation of chill passes off, and there re-
mains only the satisfaction that comes
from beauty and novelty. Then one begins
to take in the scene in detail and has some
idea of the immense amount of skill and
patience that were necessary to construct
from this Pigment of dream such a realis-
tic atmosphere. One really fancies that he
is among the falls and crags of the frozen
northland. But the myriads of electric
lights everywhere. the sound of dance
Tusic coming from within an ice palace,
the sight of pretty girls in the daintiest of
evening gowns, some disposing of little
bouquets, others of lemonade or ices and
a few of the features of regulation fair,
while they do not make the illusion notice
ably less, still furnish lots of fun that
would not come alone from gazing on the
Jungfrau or a big snow man so true to
life that he looks just like the great big
German Waterman he is supposed to rep
resent, with lantern and trumpet in hand
By actual count there are just 10000 icicles
hanging from the roof of this scenic ice
palace, and when 1t Is stated that all of
these were fashioned by the members OF
the corps themselves. with practically no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

outside professional aid. some idea of the
magnitude of the work may be had That
these icicles are made of cotton or paper,
dipped in glue and lime, and made re-
splendent with millions of little pieces of
mica, does not make them one whit less
pretty than II they were such as one could
see all around the town a few weeks ago.
Additional Decorations.
On the walls of the drill room, or ice cave,
as it really is now, are hung cleverly exc
cuted paintings of winter scenes, n water
colors, representing views in Normandy,
amid the Alps. an old German palace On
the Rhine and others appropriate to the
ruling idea of the place. These are the
handiwork of Mr.. G. r. Pohl, an architect
and artist who studied under some Of the
leading German masters. The deft fingers
OF Mr.. Alfred Weinert. a sculptor who is
engaged on the new library building, have
fashioned many attractive set pieces, fig
ures of snow. snow houses and waterfalls
amid the Ice. A big snow man faces the
crowd with wlde-open mouth and II a per-
son succeeds in throwing a base ball into
his face he Is entitled to prize. The
snow king Is there in all his pride and
glory. and what would usually be a paddle
stand" at a fair of the ordinary sort is
here Swiss chalet, which hangs SO rat
urally to the side of a snow-cIad peak,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
Artificial Mud.

From the Philadelphia Press.
We have heard Of false teeth. false hair,
counterfeit jewelry and imitation diamonds,
but artificial mud is a decided novelty. And
what is it used for? The large Paris dry
goods houses have long used the mud of
the Paris streets for testing the wearing
qualities Of new colors and shades ANY
new tint that could not stand the influence
Of Paris mud was thrown out. But to ex-
pertinent with mud was unpleasant, un-
clean. unhealthy. So, an imitation of the
genuine article was ordered of a chemist.
who furnished a solution Of carbonate Of
ammonia, carbonate of potassium, sulphite
of soda and sea salt in water, which nat
urally takes the place of mud in the color
tests of new dress goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
Looking After the Triaes.

From Life.
..It is only by looking closely after the
trifles that a profit can be made in these
days of close competition" said the grocer
to his new assistant.
Eyes, sir; understand" replied the boy.
For example," continued his employer,
when you pick the flies out of the sugar
don't throw them away. Put them among
the currants."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
Beat Dumas on Remuneration.

From Outlook.
Alexander Dumas was much addicted to
boasting of the high fees which he receiv-
ed for his articles. That is pretty fair,
no doubt" once said stranger to him at
a party. How much was the highest fee
you ever got?'
bah! that Is nothing" said the other
gentleman. ct get about half a million
francs for line!'
Really" rejoined Dumas, with an In
credulous smile at the apparently out
rageous piece of brag. Pray, what are
your
"a railway contractor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
Jealousy Expressed.

From LIE.
I'VE don't see much Of Gretchen since
her marriage"
Fact. I laid eyes on her yesterday for
the first time since she became a bride,
and that's nearly year ago, isn't it?"
Yes. They do say Tom is terribly teal-
ous."
well. he has bought her twenty-five
wrappers, and only one street dress.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
Pointers for the Janitor.

From Life.
Robby Skyfats-"Say. papa, I heard to-
day in the chemistry class that there's an
English professor who freezes hydrogen,
and he can make a temperature of three
hundred degI ees below zero easy 'nough"
Mr.. Sky1ats-"Well, I don't think he
could give any pointers to the janitor of
this fat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
A Fortunate Mistake.

From the Pttsburg Bulletin.
Little Johnhy-"Whoop"
Little Ethel-"What's happened?
Little Notwithstanding jolly. The
grocer has cheated mamma"
Little Ethel-"I don't see anything jolly
in that"
fer lot of hard. sour cooking apples and
he sent some that isn't fit for anything but
eating. Whoop1'
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23
GOrhaln.
Northern New England Assembly

A company of eight ladies from New.
ark, Nj, have not only rented but paid
for cottage i'll which to reside
throughout the entire assem- bly, at Frye
burg, this coming summer. When ap
plications like this begin to come in
thus early, it is a pretty sure indication
of what may be expected little Later
on. The programme com mittes have
nearly completed their arrangements and
will soon present to the public the best
programme that has ever been issued.
No pains or money will be spared in
order to make the assem- bly, of 1895 the
most attractive one ever held. For full in.
formation regarding rooms. cottages.
board and lodgings apply to Mrs. N.
Warehouse. No.7 Russell street, Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23
WIT AND WISDOM.

Customer cents for filling this pre-
scription. Why,at the drug store down the
street they charge me only quarter.
Druggist-That's all it's worth nt that
store, ma'am. They put about four cents
worth of drug7in the bottle and then fill it
up with water. I put in the same drugs
and fill the bottle with the finest aqua pura.
Thanks. Anything else?-Chicago Daily
Tribune. se
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

If you have dull and heavy pain across
forehead and about the eyes; if the 2ostrils
are stopped up and followed by disagreea.
bic discharge; if soreness in the nose and
bleeding from the nostrils is often exreI'
fenced; if you are very sensitive TO cold in
the head accompanied with headache; then
you may be surs you have oatarrh; and
should Immediately resort TO Ely's Cream
Balm for cure. The remedy will give in.
slant relief.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

MADAM, began The man who believes
in mild means of attaining his ends. 81 do
not doubt that your shoes are such dainty
little things that you haye 10, to wear a
great big hat to make up bt eiisaseragel but
you are-unconsciously- Shutting Off my
view of the stage"
Goodness gracious! 1 declare. didn t
know l was annoying you. I'll take it of
light at once."-Cincinnati Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23
ST. SteDhen's.

Personal "reminiscences of the Episco-
pal church during the last fifty years
will be the su bject otVIDr.4 Dalton's lee
ture tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
All interested are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23
FAST WARE
EoR SALE CKEEAE
&15O WILL PURCHASE.

Nne of the handsomest and best bred Young
" Trotting, Road and Family Mares that
Mr. x. w Davis at the combination sale OF
trotters held at Kellogg's, N. Y. City, two years
ago. and is without doubt a mare, if properly
handled, would trot a mile better than 2;2o, as
sition, combined with natural speed Twill sell
her at the above low figure, $I.5o, which is less
planned to the purchaser; will sell subject to
the following conditions Will guarantee the
mare sound, safe and reliable in every particu-
perenced person. no tcs or vices ice Gs. IN or 1en en1
OF stable: can trot mile at present better
than 1928, road II miles an hour and walk 5
weighs 1000 ponnds; will substantially guar,
atee all the above statements and will allow
a reasonable. amount of time to purchaser to
satisfy himsen as to her being as represented
in every particular. For further information
address. III HANkER," Box 1856, General Post
once, boston, MASS. mari 5d2w
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

r ,OST-On Congress street, between Atlantic
~ and Franklin streets. a pocket book. con-
Finder will be rewarded by leaving it with +.
G. WHITE, 4S0 Congress st. 20-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

SPIENDID OPPORTUNITY for appoint
- ment of young men in the Railway Mail
Service. Examinations soon in every state.
Write for par iculars. National Correspon-
.dence Institute, Washington, D. G. 23-1t
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

NOR SALE-MusicaI goods. The best dis
L. play ever in Portland. Pianos. Music
Boxes. Violins. Mandolins, Guitars. Banjos,
Cornets. aaImonicas, etc. Popular Music,
M sic Books. Music Rolls, Superior Violin
and Banjo Strings. HAYES, Az Congress
street MAI elm
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

NOT1CE-If you want nice hair cut or
~ shave go to JOHNSON & TODD, un-
DER Perry House. Children's hair cutting,
Is cents mems hair cutting, rs cents. sham
pooing free with hail cut. 23-l
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. ALI Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANTED-Men to solicit orders for trees.
w Hhi U hs and vines. Choice stock. Ex-
tensive variety. Experience not necessary.
Apply at once. S. T CANNON, Augusta,
Maine. 1914
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

nONT fail to see Dr. c. B. Francis Wonder
- full Clairvoyant and Magnetic Healer from
the West. Cures Rheumatism, Nervous Pros
tration, relieves Pain. Ladies who suffer with
bad headaches and darting pains shonld see
this Wonderful Doctor and be cured. Advice
CONGRETS ST. 19.I
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

VMANTED-A good cook. Will have charge
w of cooking for family of twenty five. per
sons; help furnished her. Must know how to
make butter. Particulars on application
Address with references P. o. BOX 1862,
Portland, Me. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

M VANTED--Young man to write in our office; {;
w must be a good penman and able to write
fast. JOHN w. PERKINS u CO.. "a and So
Commercial St. 20-l
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANTED-Women and girls 80 work for
w -ne at their homes during spare time.
day or evening", at touching up and finish
ing pictures. Talent not required. Partic-
ulars and work sent to you by mail at once
any distance. BONNIE ART PUBLISHER
Tyrone. Va. 23-l
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

nR. e. 3. REED, Clairvoyant and Magnetic
~ Healer, treats all chronic and compli-
Gated diseases that flesh is heir to. located No.
432 CON GRESS ST., Portland. Me-, will make
distance by letter, with full name, age. color
of eyes and place of residence with ST and
cent stamp. Office hours from 1Oa m. to 8
p. m. nOy3Otf
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANT FINE SAMPLES HANDED
your, friends or neighhors. Send A. +.
Wood, perfumer., Wood Av.. Detroit, Mich.
LOG. for trial bottles Satir-Scent Per-
fumes receive offer to you. a3-l
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANTED-The public to know that ] g
w Currier, bell hanger, is at 1877 Clark ST
Speaking tubes and bells of all kinds put into
hotels, private houses and steamboats, at short
notice; all work warranted; orders by mail at
tended to. 2O-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23
CLOCK REPAIRINc.

T HAVE made speciality of clock repairing for
years and am familiar with all its branches. MY
prices reasonable, my work strictly frst-clasS
Drop me postal and L will send for your clock
MCKINNEY, the Clock Maker, 459 Congress St,
Monument Square. jan3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mortgages of
III real estate at per cent, in Portland, Deer
ng, Woodfords, South Portlond, Cape Eliza
ibeh. Perfect titles guaranteed. N S.
AGRDINER,1S5 Middle st. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANTED-The public to know that will
w make a specially of dress cutaway suits
English Clay Worsted, and you can save $40
to SIS on suit Trimmings and workma n
ship first class and guaranteed. NJ NJ
NANSEN, Merchant Tailor, 5O2 Congress
straat. %
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANTED-To buy a farm near portland
w costing about $4,000. Will pay $500
per year i'll installments of SIS per month
Interest per cent RICHARDSON & CO.,
AIS IL Congress street. 19-1
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

WANTED-An advertisingS solicitor, young
w and a hustler. Commission. high class
work. MAINE OUTINGS, so Exchange st.
City ISL
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23
WATCH REPAIRING.

NEW Resilient, waltham Mainsprings. only 75c
lceaning S1oo All work strictly first Class and war
ranted. Twenty-Five years matchmaker. DIcKEN
NEY, the Matchmaker, 45S Congress ST., Monument
Square. ian3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

pOY WANTED-An American boy, living
-1D with bis parents to work in store and
run elrands. Address G. H., Press Office.
1871
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-23

VWILL-The gentleman who changed hats at
w the Chestnut ST., Church. on the afternoon
OF March 10, please call at so PARIS ST,
and exchange back and obfge. 1911