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abattis, but If she had pierced it in her deli
cate Grape dress, so would he! He brushed
roughly through, and found himself in a
glimmering aisle of pear trees close by the
white wall of the Mission church
For a moment, in that intricate tracery
of ebony and ivory made by the rising moon,
he was daZzled. but evidently his irrupton
into the orchard had not been as 1.-THE and
silent as her own, for a figure in parti-col-
ored dress suddenly started into activity,
and, running from the wall. began to course
through the trees until it became apparently
a par: of that involved pattern. Nothing
daunted however Stephen Masterton pur-
sued, his speed increasing as he recognized
the fiounces of Pepita's barred dress. but the
young girl had the advantage of knowing
the locality, and could evade her pursuer by
unsupported turns and doubles
For some moments this fanciful sylvan
chase was kept up in perfect silence; it
might have been woodland nymph pursued
by q wandering shepherd MaSterton pres
emily saw that she was making towards a
tiled roof that was now visible projecting
over the preside wall. and was evidently her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-12
A Joint Meeting.

joint meeting Of the District of Co.
lumbia Christian Endeavor Union, Ep-
worth League, Brotherhood of St Andrew
and Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip will
be held in Foundry NJ. Z. Church Friday
evening, the Goth instant DR.. Teunis S.
Hamlin, d. D., is to deliver an address on
Early Environment as Affecting Success
in Life" Rev. John II. Elliott, d. D., rec
tor of the Church of the Ascension, will
preside, an address of welcome will be de-
livered by Rev DR.. Oliver A Brown, pas
tor of Foundry Church, and the opening
devotional exercises will be conducted by
Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis.
The proposed joint meeting is unique, as
these four organizations of young people
have never before been brought together
in this city in such manner. 1t is eX-
pected that Miss Ruth Thompson, who will
be in the city at the time will sing solo.
The committee in charge of arrangements
consists of Miles NJ. Shand, F. C. Squires.
C. NJ. L. Sites, Mr.. Pierce and Hermon c.
Metcalf.
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WOULD SAVE MONEY.
Estimated Cost of Municipal Electric
Lighting In Philadelphia.

The senate investigating committee in
Philadelphia yesterday resumed its work
of inquiring into the municipal affairs of
that city. Every member was present. Elk
Councilman Beasley, who at a previous
meeting of the committee, testified to his
inability to find the contract signed by the
Philadelphia Traction Company giving the
city the right to do away with overhead
trolleys when better system became
known, gave some minor testimony, after
which he said he had found the contract
in the mayors office. He said it was sign
ed by the traction officials, but not by
Mayor Stuart He was not prepared to
say whether this vitiated the contract or
not.
The subject of electric lighting was then
taken up. Myron d. Law, ex-superinten-
dent of the Brush Company, estimated
that the cost of each light per night if a
plant was owned by the city would be
about % or % cents.
He referred to the present system of
overhead trolieys, and said an underground
system could be adopted for about the
same cost.
Other witnesses We're examined, showing
that the. companies now furnishing light
sublet their contracts
1t was shown by an electrical expert that
the city could furnish its own light at a
fraction less than 16 cents per light per
night instead of paying from IS to 40 to the
contractors.
The committees counsel. Lawyer Petit,
then announced the beginning of the In
vestigation of the police bureau. He cali
ed attention to the prevalence of policy
shops, speak easies'' and houses of ILL
fame, and the participation of policemen
in politics. All these things and perhaps
more. he said, would be shown. The COM
mittee adjourned with Secretary Gibbeney
of the Law and Order Society on the stand
testifying TO speak easies."
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goal of refuge. He redoubled his speed; with
skillful audacity and sheer strength of his
broad shoulders he broke through a dense
Ceanothus hedge which Pepita was swiftly
skirting, and suddenly appeared between
her and her house.
With the first cry, the young girl turned
and tried to bury herself in the hedge; but
in another stride the circuit preacher was at
her side and caught her painting figure in his
arms.
While he had been running he had swift
ly formulated what he should do and what
he should say to her. To his simple appeal
for her companionship and willing ear he
would add a brotherly tenderness that
Should invite her trustfuiness in him; he
would confess his wrong and ask her for
giveness of his abrupt solicitations; he
would propose to teach her more hymns:
they would practice psalmody together;
even this priest, the custodian of her soul,
could not object to that; but chiefly he
would thank her; he would tell her how she
had pleased him, and this would lead to
more serious and thoughtful converse. All
this was in his mind while he ron, vas
upon his lips when he caught her. and for
an instant she lapsed exhausted, in his
arms. But, alas! even in that moment he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-12
suddenly drew her toward him and kissed
her as only lover could.

The wire grass was already following on
the Tasajasa plains with the dusty decay
OF the long dry summer, when Dr. Da-
chesne returned to Tasajasa. He came to
see the wife of Deacon SanderSon, who.
having for tie twelfth time added to the
population of the settlement, was not do
ing so WELL as acknowledgements pos
sibly, DR.. Duchesne-expected. After he
had made this hollow-eyed, overburdened,
under-pourished woman comfortable rs
he could in her rude, neglected surround
rgs, to change the dreary chronicle of
suffering he turned to the husband and
said: And what has become of Mr.. Mas
terton. who used TO be in your-vocation?'
A loEg Sroan came from the deacon.
Halo! 1 hope ne has not had a re-
lapse" said the doctor, earnestly. Il
thought I'd knocked all that nonsense out
of him-I beg your pardon-1 mean, he
added hurriedly, The wrote to me only a
few weeks ago that he was picking up his
strength again and doing WELL
I'm his weak, gross, sinful flesh-yes,
no doubt" returned the deacon, scornfully.
land. perhaps even in worldly sense. for
those who value the vanities of life; but he
is lost to us, for all time
But are you sure?" said Dr. Duchesne,
with perhaps less concern than before.
Sure" returned the deacon, angrily;
didn't Brother Buckley, on account of
warning reports made by God-fearing and
soul-seekiEg teamster, make a special pill
grimage to inquire. Didn't he find Stephen
Masterton stepped in the niQuity of practic-
ing on an organize that scorned even
violin or harrnonium in the tents of the
Lord-in a chapel. with foreign female
for teacher? Didn't he find him visiting
the schools of the mission where this young
singer teaches the children to chant in un
known tongues? Didn't he find him living
with wrinkled Indian witch, who called
him 'Padrone and speaking her gibberish?
Did not ne find him, who left here man
mortified in flesh and spirit ana pale with
striving with sinners, fat and rosy from ma
tive wines and flesh pots, and even vain and
gaudy in colored apparel? And last of all,
didn't Brother Buckley hear that a rumor
was spread far and wide that this miserable
tackslider was to take to himself wife
from these people? What do you call that"
at looks good deal like human nature"
said the doctor, musingly, but l call it a
curer
(The end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-12

Owensboro', KY, has been selected for
the first cornstalk cellulose factory. The
government has ordered the new product
to be used for the cofferdams in battle
ships. Five or six are shortly to be con-
structe1. Cellulose takes the place of the
cocoa products lighter, cheaper, and has
stood government tests better. Negouia
tons are pending to secure the adoption of
it's use by the English government. A fac,
tory is being fitted up by it's owners, who
are Philadelphians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-12

A telegram has been received in this city
announcing the death at her home in JEFF
ferson, Texas, yesterday of Mrs. David B.
Calberson, wife of Judge Culberson, Rep
resentative in Congress from Texas. Mrs.
Culberson is remembered by a large circle
of friends in this city, where she spent so
many years during the sessions of Con-
gress. She did not come north this winter
as she had been in failing health. She was
a native of Georgia, and had been married
nearly fifty years. Her son is the present
governor of Texas.
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Labor Federation for Free silver.

In the Federation of Labor convention in
New York yesterday afternoon a resolution
was adopted reaffirming the declaration
made previously in favor CT the free and
unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of
16 to 1.
A resolution by Delegate Andrew Furu-
seth Of San Francisco protesting against
the passage in Congress of the compulsory
arbitration bill was adopted.
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SYNOPSIS.


Rev. Stephen Masterton. circuit preach
er of northern California, while conducting
revival at Tasajasa, succumbs to the phys
zeal ard spiritual strain brought on by his
eligiCuS laborS. He is ordered away to a
sleepy old Spanish town in the southern
country to recuperate. One night. while
solacing himself by singing hymns in
the garden, he hears the tinkling of
guitar, apparently endeaVoring to ac-
company his voice. The same thing happens
the next evening, and on the third night, at
the conclusion of his psalm, childish but
fascinating voice is mischievously uplifted
in Spanish love song. Impelled by curios-
ity. he apprt aches the wall of the garden,
and startles the singer a beautiful young
girl, who falls off the wall into his arms.
She talks to him a moment, coquettishly.
Tells him that she is Pepita Ramirez. daugh-
ter of the mission gardener. The next day
the preacher convinces himself that he has
cause to convert her. He sends her note
privately. appointing a meeting at the wall
that evening". which Pepita, clad in black
lace from head to foot. honors by coming.
PART III.
You haven't brought your GUITAR he
continued, still more awkwardly, as he no
ticed that she held only long black fan in
her hand.
For why? You would that play 1t, and
when my uncle say: Where so Pepita, she
is loss some one shall say: oh! have hear
her tinll-a-tink in the garden of the Amer
icano who Gf alone And then-it ess fin
ishI"
Masterton began to feel exceedingly I'M
comfortable. There was something in this
situation that he had not dreamed of. But
with the persistency of an awkward man he
went on:
But you played on the wall the other
Eight. ard tried to accompany me-"
But that was lass night and on the wall
had not speak to you, you had not speak
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Death of Mrs. CulbersOn.

The end.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-12
Dfphtheria Prevails in New York.

Diphtheria is very prevalent in New York
city. The bureau Of contagious diseases
reports 2S2 cases, probably the largest num-
Der at any one time that there has ever
been in the city. The cases are of a mild
type, however. The board of health claims
that the anti-toxine treatment has doEe
much toward decreasing the diphtheria
death rate. The deaths from diphtheria
for the week ending lass Saturday were
average.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-08
A Copper Token from the Mint.

Pn1iaOelpnla inquirer
In a letter which inclosed rubbing
of a cent a reader OF the Inquirer writes /:
I'm some change received at the mint a few
days ago I noticed penny that attracted
my attention. On one side is an Indian
head and the words, Millions for the con-
tractors and on the reverse side the words,
Not one cent for the widows The date
of the penny is 1863 % reporter showed
the rubbing TO r. A. Mcclure, the vet
eran and learned curator at the mint, and
from him learned that the coin was one of
many thousand tokens which were issued
by private persons in 1853 and 1864 In or
der TO make up for the scarcity of small
coins. The government did not interfere at
that time, and the circulation of the tokens
was not prohibited until 1867. IL is esti-
mated that 500 tokens were put out by pri-
waite parties of copper or brass and on
many of the coins appeared the imprint OF
business firms. Some catalogued at the
mint show Masonic mark, For Public
Accommodation portrait of Gen. c. 3.
Mcclellan, and any number of trade de-
vices The cent could only have been paid
out at the mint by accident. for. the cashier
would not permit IL knowingly to circulate.
The value of this class OF tokens. according
to a catalogue, is less than cents at sell
ing price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-08

Baby1Onfsh Gems Described by Q
Writer of the Fourteenth Century.

DaDyionisn Items described by a
Writer of the Fourteenth Century.
The Argosy.
A very curious description OF Babylon
found in manuscript of the fourteenth
century was published In 1852. "a city,"
says the author rich in the gifts Of ages,
safe from disease and distress. where. all
rivers flow over costly stones, some OF
which dispense beautiful light, and others
give health and strength. There is the en-
erald, brighter than mirror; the jasper,
which preserves from poison; the garnet,
which casts out demons and destroys SER
Erected by fbe 6oad w of kas can tho only be
which gives its own color to ell it APP
proaches the coral, which wards off the
thunderbolt: the hyacinth. of the color Of
day, that cures all diseases; the margarita,
formed of dews; in word, every precious
stone that possesses miraculous virtue"
handiwork came into existence is a ques-
ton difficult to answer. We know of what
they are composed, but, II we except the
which they arrived at perfection; this is a
problem which must be left to future gen.
erations to solve.
which precious stones are made are OF the
commonest and most plentiful, land yet"
says an old writer, 1--WE think the very hea-
'commixion,' and so the sun left part of
his light shining in them" The diamond,
which Is so dazzingly bright and so pure is
carbon: the ruby and the sapphire are COM
posed almost entirely of clay: the emerald
of sand or silica, while the pearl is formed
of carbonate of lime: This would strike us
as most wonderful IL we did not remember
that out of the dust of the ground God
made man, whose beauty and value are
French writer says: 1T would seem as
though tle mighty creative and organizing
power had chosen to manifest it's omnipo-
tence by producing the most valuable sub
stances from the most ordinary elements. %
Think OF the combination of circumsta noes
required in the formation Of these beautiful
CRYSTALS to give them the necessary trans
parency. brilliancy, luster and exact amount
OF coloring matter for the desired tint to
say nothing of their freedom from flaws
and defects Another circumstance of
great interest about precious stones is that
they have doubles so like themselves that
Ii is difficult for the unframed eye to detect
value. while the other has little or none in
COMPARISON.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-08
Calling n Dog by Telephone.

An intelligent hunting dog who had
strayed away was found in New Hartford
Conn, recently, and the finder notified the
dogs owner in Winsted. The New Hart
ford man called UP the owner by telephone
TO arrange for returning the dog. and while
talking asked the owner the dogs name
Hold him up 10 the telephone" was the
reply The part OF the instrument was put
against the dogs ear, and the owner called,
Dash" The dog recognized the voice, and
set up barking which showed his Joy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-08

fItls ours CnIUHlCIe sfdpn.
"Henry!"
Yes, your Excelency?"
IL fatter myself that my message Is a
pretty good piece OF literary work.
There is no doubt of It, your Excel
lency."
Wasn't ii Henry Clay who said he would
rat,sNr be right than II President"
YES, sire"
81 see Mr. Clay and 60 him one better,
Henry. would rather be President and
write.'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-20
BUT ONE DOG LEFT.
AND HE WILL SOON BE PUT OUT
OF THE WAY.
TIVE Men and a Large lumber Of
Cattle I'm Adams County, Web. Arc
kitten by Mad Dogs and the Cattle
Are Shot.

Grand Island. Neb., June 1S.-In the
northwestern part Of Adams county,
In the vicinity of the farm of Fred
Ernest, hydrophobia in animals has
caused a great loss Of cattle, injury to
mar and much anxiety. Two men
have been bitten an / compelled to 60
to Wymour, where a maidstone was
applied, and over forty cattle belong
ing TO Ernest have been shot after
showing symptoms Of hydrophobia-
In January a cow was bitten by a
mad dog. 1t died and was not buried,
but hauled 70 some ou~t-Of-the-way
place. A dog of the neighborhood o n
sumed some Of the carcas. About May
/ 1t was noticed the other cattle
showed symptoms of hydrophobia.
Then it was that Ernest's first bovine
showed the disease and was shot.
Forty head more have since been lost
In the same manner.
A war was commenced on the dogs
in the district. Only IN dog is left
and he will soon join his comrades.
Three hogs belonging to Ernest were
also bitten. One of these had *
tensive tusks, and Frank Ernest, a son
about twenty-four years of age, was
scratched by one of the tusks. AS a
consequence he was compelled to go 10
Waymour where the poison was ex-
tIacted. Then a neighbOr, while bury
ing a cow which had been shot, al
lowed some of the animals saliva to
touch a scratch on his hand, and he.
too, went to Waynlour. He remained
there until he was thought to be safe
and returned home. He has since
shown signs OF hydlophobia and seri-
Gus consequences are feared. Despe-
rate efforts have been made to clear
the neighborhood of all animals IT,
fectcd.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-20
Hood I'm the Eve

Madison, June Estate Treasurer
Peterson is on the trail of foreign
building and loan associations doing
business in Wisconsin. He says that
when the annual examination of their
bonds 10Y filed with the state treas
urer takes place nearly all the associa~
tions will be compelled to put up bet
ter security or quit doing business in
the state. Under the present law ev-
cry foreign building and loan associa-
ton doing business in Wisconsin is
compelled to deposit with the state
treasurer 100000 in first mortgages
on real estate to ecure Wisconsin
members of the association. These
mortgages are filed, but there are no
abstracts Of official appraisements OF
the lands to assure the treasurer that
the mortgages have any value.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-20
BOOMING DAVIS.
II. O.. Evans In working for the
MinnerOta

Cleveland. June Is. = Delegates to
the national Republican convention
are beginning 10 arrive in the city.
and by tomorrow II is expected that
there will be quite az influx of strang-
ers. Among those who arrived to-
day was II. G. Evans, Republican ma
tional committeeman from Minnesota,
and delegate-at-large to the convention
from that state. Mr.. Evans says he
thinks the convention will be the larg-
est and most enthusiastic hat has yet
been held. and he scouts the idea that
there will be a fight over free silver
coinage. Mr.. Evans has just returned
from the East. Ching asked what he
thought of the Republican presidential
question, he said Minnesota had a
candidate in the person of Senator
Cushman X. Davis, and while he wac
not a leader in the race, Minnesota Re-
publicans hope that matters win so
shape themselves before next year as
to make his nomination possible.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-20
DONE.
A bogus Check Cor $500 Is Pre-
scented AT he Germania Bank.

A bogus Check Cor $1,000 Is Pre-
scented al he Germania Bank.
Minneapolis, June 1S-The Germania
bank of this city escaped a loss of
So. 700 by not paying a bogus check of
that amount, Endorsed with "A forged
c~ertitication purpOrting to be that OF
President Naegeie. The check was
drawn on the Germania bank and
signed with the name of l.. l.. Becker,
secretary of the l.. l.. Becker company,
which onCern was formerly Il of the
depositors of the bank. Across the
face of the check was a certification
put on with a rubber stamp, such as Is
usually employed for this purpose. and
signed 80. f.. Ma, gle. cashier" II
will be noticed that the name Of Mr..
Naegele was misspelled, and he was
called cashier instead of president, ms
IL really the case. Tile check was ne.
gotiated at a Cleveland bank, and
from there sent to Chicago for collec-
ton. 1t finally reached the Germania
bank through the clearing house, but
its worthless character was recognized
as soon as it was presented, and 1t was
refused.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-20
|GOING TO PIERRE PIERRE.
Ex-TREAsURER TAYLOR Is ON HIS
RETURN HOME.
He Arrives I'm Chicago, and After q
Consultation with Interested
Parties Regarding FERNS of Sur
render, Starts for South Dakota

Chicago, June Is. - w. w. Taylor,
the ex-state treasurer of South Da-
kota, arrived here yesterday and left
last night on the Northwestern train
for Pierre, s. D., where he will give
himself up. 1t was a little over four
months ago that Taylor passed
through Chicago on his way to the
tropics, where he has successfully
evaded n cohort of detectives which
never quit his trail from the day hat
he left South Dakota. He is sunburned
and careworn from his travels and
troubles, and expressed himself to
friends as very glad that he was re-
turning home to settle up the matter
at the cost of liberty. Later il was
learned that Taylor did take quarters
at the Palmer house, but under an
assumed name to avoid annoyance.
The eX-state treasurer denied inter-
views to all outsiders. and would not
give the slightest information about
his travels.
During the day he was in %consulta-
ton with Attorney General Crawford
and his attorney, ID. X. Tenny. about
the details Of the terms upon which he
has returned. 1t is said that Taylor
will turn over all the money he has
on band, amounting to S45, 600. and his
property, and that the remainder Of
the defalcation, amounting to about
$4,000 will be paid by his bondsmen.
The committee of adjustment will
comprise Gov. Sheldon, Attorney Gen
eral Crawford ard Land Commission
er Lockhart. BY the understanding
Taylor will then plead guilty. and take
a two yes RS sentence with the as
surance of a pardon before the expira-
ton of his term of Imprisonment in
order to save his citizenship.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-20
Deserts His Wife.

st. Paul, June 1S.-George l.. Mont
serrat, who for a very short time was
connected with a local theater COM
pany, may mo- be well known to the
reading public Of st. Paul, but the
story of his strange career in this city
cannot fail to arouse interest. Those
who saw him cast as Jim Daisey In
'"rhe Jilt," which ran at the Grand
opera house during the week OF April
7, will doubtless have more than
ordinary relish for the tale. That he
should desert a beautiful wife and
elope with a nineteen-year-old girl
from the Bohemian fats we'll ex-
empliies the trite adage that truth Is
stranger than fiction.