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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
Cable Codes md Rates.

From the North American Review.
1t is, of course well known that there is
great pressure on the cables at certain
hours-just about the time when the street
traffic becomes congested opposite the
Mansion House, while at night the wires
are comparatively idle. Again, the code
system must greatly impede and hamper
the working of the service. One man is
known to have paid $1,000 for good code
These codes are sometimes oversignifcant.
chus the word man" might mean Read
ing's declined one-tenth," Pennsylvania S
rose one-iifth." and New York Central
steady" Ard again the word "wormlike"
means in one code: The price is ten shil-
ings, appearing nigh as compared with
your market We took refusal until to-
morrow. and snail buy unless you immedi-
ately instruct us to the contrary This
message of twenty-eght words was sent
as one word, to the disgust of the share
holders and managers of the cable COM
panies. No code can properly anticipate
a social or family message.
Such codes as have been prepared are
rarely used. for it is difficult to prepare
cut-ard-dried program of the diversified
events of daily life. An attempt was made
some years ago to charge double and treble
for code words. But the merchants were
too clever, and an apparent social mes
sage. such as that John married Eliza"
often conveyed the most recent market
rates for corn. leather and cotton goods
L may here compliment the officers and
men OF the cable companies on their cour-
tesy, capacity, high ability and intelli-
gence.
The accuracy with which they work is
simply astonishing. But they cannot please
everybody. Some persons are intolerant of
the slightest delay. The other day a man
made a great disturbance in a London
office because he had to wait twenty min
utes for a reply from New York 1t must
be abundantly clear from what has been
said that in the charge of one shilling per
word the public is paying not only for the
companies services, but for their founders
piCnders. their miscellaneous and their
faulty finance. 1t is paying for abandoned
cables, for supertiuous cables, for unneces-
sary working staff and apparatus. In a
WORD, the public is paying as already
be supplied at fl30OQO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
Fourth of July Flies.

Jefferson was fond of telling a story
which illustrates in a forcible manner the
Importance that absurdly insignificant mat
tiers may sometimes assume When the de-
Lucrative body that gave the world the
Declaration of independence was in ses-
SION its proceedings We're conducted in
nall close to which was situated a livery
stable. The weather was warm and from
the stable came swarms of flies that light
ed on the legs of the honorable members.
ana, biting through the thin silk stockings
then IN fashion, gave infinite annoyance
II was no uncommon sight, said Jefferson,
TO see member making a speech with
large handkerchief in hand. and paussng at
every moment to thrash the flies from his
thlnly protected calves. The opinion of
the body was not unanimous in favor of
the document, and under other circum-
stances discussion might have been pro
tracted for DAYS, if not weeks hut the
to find another hall, free from the pests
but in vain. As the weather became warm
er the f!tes grew worse and the Tapping
or handkerchefs was heard all over the
hall as an accompaniment to the voices
: OF the speakers. In despair at last some
one suggested that matters he hurried so
that the body might adjourn and get away
from the dies. There were a few mil.
protests, but no one needed them, the i'm
mortal declaration was hurriedly copied,
and, with handkerchiefs in hand fighting
nlas as they came the members fastened
up to the table to sign the authentic copy
and leave the flies in the lllrch. Had it
not been for the Everv stable and its in
mates there is no telling whom the docu-
ment would have been completed, but it
certainly would not have been signed on
the Fourth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
RENEWING THEIR YOUTH.
A Strange Story From a Nebraska
Village.
The Villagers Excited Ovcr tho In
creased Health and Viyor of the
Older Inhabitants-The Ex
per{cnce of Two s.yefsr
From the world-Herald, Omaha. Ne,

1T, a WORLD, Herald reporter Attracted by tne
nbig OF rer ewed activity OF OF the older
G.aaha: Neb and Inquired the cause Mr. An
r. of ' ,ha 1s who was member of company
80, J.; 'ne Ioiowins explanation far he him.
marin ' fhy, 1866 while my company on the
MN i rhennatism of the worst Kind in enc leg at
remained unconscious for seversi hours anu
summer since have been unable to stand the heat
work There was in nv beaI ha 10 glSs up
itehnS which Increased until it seemed nv head
and paipitation of the heart set in so that he
, h2ise would set my heart humping. Sew
s 20 zen hours at a time. In addition this
IN sne rheumatism extended up my entire side until
strength and flesh and totally UNIT for work
rer twenty-eight years have consulted physi-
any material benefit Nv "sn M'iaer asriqS S
Intensity until | was assured that there was no
butcher business but the dinnness from THE The ice
nsnd increased my rheumatic pains such an ex-
business but was confined to my house and bed for
nearly six months.
case of a man who had been entirely cured from
the ailments from which 1 suffering. by the
On November 2S purchased box. In a weak
was astonished to Know that / felt better than
had had for six months past, and before l had used
nGIf DoA The ringing in my ears began to lessen
in volume and finally left me The pain from the
rheumatism gradually left me, that within one
week from the time took my first pill was able
to sit up in bed. On January / l able to go
out and walk around a little The palpta tions of
my heart entirely ceased. On February . was
so thoroughly cured that I accepted position as
night Waterman in the Forest Lawn cemetery.
manning out of doors from pm. until am. I
have gained in weight from Ia pounds. which I
weighed in November last, to 172 pounds which
weigh now
For building and for enrichinc the blood
Pink Pills uneAcelled. They may he had of
druggists direct from the DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, " Y, for so cents per box,
six boxes for $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
KIPLING INTERVIEWED,
He Wasn't Easy to Talk to and the
Reporter Got Discouraged.

He Wasn't Easy to Talk to and the
Reporter Got Discouraged.
From the Boston Transcript.
I saw Rudyard Kipling the other day.
He was on board a train on the Central
Vermont line. I got aboard at New Lon
don. A few seats ahead of me. and facing
me, sat an ordinary-looking man in a
straw hat of few seasons past.
His face struck me as a familiar one. 1t
came upon me that it belonged to none
other than the talented Anglo-Indian.
I arose from my seat and walked up to
where sat Mr.. Kiplng. I should have
known better.
rs this Mr.. Kipling?"
He turned around as If somebody had
called him back from the Simla hills or
the Sink country. He looked at me sharp
ly for moment, then answered rather
brusquely:
Yes. 1 am Mr. Kiplng."
1 explained that-that-in fact, that I was
a reporter, and limited that 1 was looking
1 was looking for blood. 1t would have
amounted to just the same thing in the
eEd.
MIR. Kipling, I suppose you-ahem, I
suppose you are taking little trip?"
He looked at me sharply.
Yes, that is just what l am doing"
Il believe you were in Boston a short
while ago?"
By this time I had taken the empty seat
opposite the great author, and was trying
to look pleasant.
"And you We're guest at the home of
Professor Norton of Harvard"
Another monosyliable.
What do YOU think of Boston, Mr. Kip
ling?"
BEG pardon"
'What is your opinion of Boston as a
center of literary activity?'
What do 1 think of what?"
"Of Boston,"
He became quite unaccountably afflicted
with a deafness, which was exceedingly
annoying, besides being ill-timed, as 1 was
ton.
Finally things came around in such a
Way that he could answer with a mono
syllable yes
ing?''
Yes" he answered, YEARLY. "a kind Of
little outing: that's ALL
May 1 ask if you are going to any place
in Particular"
He looked at me over his double-refract-
ing glasses, with their cheap metal frame.
Then he looked at me again. Finally he
spoke:
Young man, I have been a newspaper
man much too long for this sort of thing"
1 bowed myself from the presence and
resumed my ceat. In few moments.
much to my relief-and perhaps Mr.. Kip
ling s-the train stopped at my station.
As the train pulled out of the station
caught my last glimpse of Mr.. Kipling,
sitting in the smoking car, with cob-pipe
between his teeth.
/ have made up my mind that If I am
ever assigned to interview Mr.. Kipling
shall resign my position on the spot
1 had rather interview the king of the
Carnibal Islands or Coach Watson of the
Harvard crew, or get the temperature of
an iceberg than try to get anything out of
Rudyard Kip,ing, author of THE Light
That Failed plain Tales From the
Hills" and "The Story of the Gadsbys."
This is final.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
Women ut Chess.
From the London Telegraph.

riom Tue l<ouuol IeleSrapn.
For the first time In the history of chess,
there was contested yesterday a bona fide
match by a club team of lady players.
They represented the newly established
Ladies' Chess Club, and their opponents
We're gentlemen from the Metropolitan who
yielded the odds of knight at each board
1t viii be interesting to feminine players to
learn that this first pubic match of their
sisters was marked throughout by the most
pleasant and courteous demeanor and bear
ing between the ladies and their opponents
Play began at pm, on fourteen boards.
Some of the ladies had to strike their col
ors very early through falling into palpable
errors in the openings: others. however,
defended themselves more stubbornly Mr.
Marsden, the honorable secretary of the
Metropolitan Club, discovered to his cost
that the playing strength of the ladies was
not to be despised for giving his opponent
Mrs. James. a queen, he lost the first game
Miss Hooke added another victory to the
credit of the sex; and. though finally the
ladies' club was defeated by a score of 3
to 5. the result is not at all bad for first
venture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
GLAD TO BE IN JAIL.
His Neck Not So Likely to he Stretch.
ed There.

His Neck Not So Likely to BE Stretch.
ed There.
From the st. Louis Republic.
Opposite the stage station and hotel was
a shanty with sign of "Jale" over the
door, and strolled over there and asked
of a man sitting at the door and smoking
a pipe:
kin 1 take it that this is the county
jail?"
you kin, SIR" he promptly replied.
Not much of jail"
"No, sir; but it's rev country, you
know
ANY prisoners ins:de?"
mo, sir; I'm the only prisoner, and they
allow me outside"
where's the sheriff or jailer?"
"Gone off huntn'."
And left you all alone?"
"All alone. I'm purity comfortable, how
ever, and my time will be out in about six
months
But 1 should think you'd run away" 1
said as offered him cigar.
"Whar to?" he Queried in reply. IF I
go to Glass Valley, the boys will hang me
fur hoss-stealin'. Ii I go to Ridge City.
they'll hang me fur stealin' mewl. Over
to Euchre Bend they want me to pull hemp
fur ropbin' Bill White 1 might git up in
to the mountains. but the burned Injuns
would try fur my scalp. The safest place
fur me Is right here, and l hain't sayin' a
word"
My friend. would it hurt your feelings
if should ask why You were sent here?"
Not bit, sir. l killed man."
You did, Ell. But how-how-"
How did it happen? 1 was sent to jail
fur var instead of bein' hung"
Yes"
..oh. they didn't keer nuthin' bout the
KILN, and gin me two hull months to
walk off in. As 1 wouldn't go, the ledge
he said it was contempt of court and sent
me up here fur var, so he could have
the use of my cayuse and guns free gratis
Don't happen to hev a new deck of keerds
with you, eh?"
Sorry to say haven't"
Il was in hopes you had The ledge will
be up this way tomorrer, and I'd hev the
keerds all marked and play him the best
three out of five to see whether / drawed
pay as a jailer or scrubbed along as a
prisoner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
THE CIGARETTE HABIT.
How He Stopped II When His Friends
Gave Him the Cold Shoulder.

Gave Him the Cold Shoulder,
From the louisville Commercial.
Did ever tell you how I managed to
cure myself of the cigarette habit" asked
a cholly the other day. told him he had
never explained the mystery to me, and
that had spent many sleepless nights in
consequence. Now, you are joking" he
said, with his neat little lisp; but really,
on the extremely deceased, have stopped
1t entirely. and it was the easiest thing in
the world. / used to smoke from four to
fve packages a day, and sometimes more
one day made up my mind that 1 would
quit. l do not mean that 1 would quit
smoking. but I meant that 1 would stop
buying them. I smoked those Of my
friends. Finally, 1t became a bore to my
friends to have me always asking for ci-
garettes, and they sometimes said they
didn't have them. Thus, my charity smokes
GRADUALLY became quite seldom. Finally,
thefe was not young fellow who knew
me who would give me a cigarette. BY
that time l had about gotten rid of the
habit. One day I felt like I Would enjoy
one, and L bought a package before 1
thought, lit one, and it actually tasted SO
bad that l threw II and the package
away. Since then 1 have never smoked, 1
do not use tobacco in any form. You nav
give this receipt to your friends If You de-
sire. 1t cured me, and did the job quickly
and effectively"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
WITH GREAT NAMES.
Grover Cleveland Remained, While
Benz. Hnrrison and ID. d. Hill Went.

Not long ago store, on the avenue was
rich in three cats. They were all black
and had been ingeniously named "Benja-
min Harrison" '.Grover Cleveland" and
David Bennett Hill" respectively. 1t was
related TO Star writer by the former pro-
prietor of these Interesting felines that
through their babyhood and youth, and
indeed, until they were named. they agreed
perfectly. and dwelt together in amity and
peace
But no sooner were they given these
historic names than their nearest friends
noticed chil!ness sprrging up between
them. Grover Cleveland and BENJAMIN
Harrison treated each other with obvious
GOODNESS, while David Bennett Hill on one
or two occasions fell heir to actual vio-
lence at the claws of Grover Cleveland
Matters ran on and the relations of our
three cats became even more strained than
ever.
1t was plain that some new arrangement
would have to be made for, under existing
conditions, the store was all too small for
this tremendous triumvirate. The propri-
etor himself was canvassing a list of near
and dear friends to select a couple on
whom he might bestow two of his non
agreeing pets and so bring peace to all
by separation. But before he had de-
termined on the benefciares, the cats, who
evidently had the same matter under con-
sideration, settled it for themselves.
One morning the store was opened and
Benjamin Harrison was not there. Grover
Cleveland ana David Bennett Hill went
about the affairs of the day as If nothing
had happened, and gave no sign of miss
ing their companion. 1t was clear from
the action of David Bennett Hill, however,
that he. too, had some plan in his mind.
The next morning following the disappear
ance of Benjamin Harrison. David Ben
nett Hill was gone, and Grover Cleveland
was left in proud possession of the store.
No great disaster had overtaken Benja-
min Harrison or David Bennett HILL They
had simply moved. Benjamin Harrison
was afterward discovered living at a store
on F street, the good-natured proprietor
having admitted him to full membership.
He had come there crying and saying in
cat language plainly he could that
he was lost, and the merchant took him in.
Davi! Bennett Hill on his part, having
evidently a taste for the dramatic, attach
ed himself to the stage force of the New
National Theater, and can be seen any
night behind the scenes by those who are
favored with a visit back of the footllghts.
Grover Cleveland remains at the old stand
AMI conducts himself as if he were in
much more pleasant frame of mind since
Benjamin Harrison and David Bennett Hill
have found new fields of existence. This
may we'll end the story, for with cats as
with humanity, "alrs well that ends we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
A Cheerful View.

From Pearson's Weekly.
- The following story As told of a cores
pondent who has recently returned from
trip to the far west Of the United States:
Two men who had been sitting together
in the seat near the door of a railway car
became engaged In an animated contro-
versy, and their loud voices attracted the
attention of all the other passengers.
Suddenly one of them rose and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, appeal to you
to decide a disputed point. My friend here
insists that not more 1than three persons
out of five believeathey have souls. take
a more cheerful view of humanity than
that. Will all OF" you who believe you have
souls raise your right hands,"
Every hand in the car went up.
THANK you,' be said, with smile.
Keep them up just a moment. Now, will
all of YOU who believe in hereafter please
raise your left hands also?
Every hand in the car went up.
Thank you again" he said. Now, while
all of you have your hands raised he con-
tinued, drawing a pair of revolvers and
leveling them, my friend here will go
down the aisle and relieve you of what
ever valuables you m0y happen to have.
Lively now, jim"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
Japan csc ArmOr.
From the London Daily News.

From the London Daily News.
An accidental but important discovery is
announced, writes a correspondent at TO-
kohama. 1T must have occurred to many
of your readers that. although the fights
in Manchuria have been called very severe,
the japanese losses have Invariably been
few, and these of the Chinese were heavy.
Much of this disparity has been due to bad
craftsmanship on the part of the Chinese,
tut part of the immunity has been owing
TO the fact that to keep out the cold the
japanese wore a quantity of floss silk
pr der their clothes. This is very light
and flexible material, and in many cases
has acted as bullet-proof shield. 1t is
important enough to deserve attention at
the hands of the British military authovi.
ties"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
There Was Another Way,

From the Richmond State.
A conjuror was recently performing the
old trick of producing eggs from a pocket
handkerchief, when he remarked to a little
boy. in fun: Il say. my boy, your mother
can't get eggs without hens. can she?"
of course, she can." replied the boy.
why, how is that" asked the coniuror
She keeps ducks" replied the boy, amid
roars of laughter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
Why She Couldn't Use Them.


This is what was heard in theater the
other night. They were in a private box
and she was both pretty and well dressed
But she was in bad temper because she
could not see the stage. why" said he.
trying to mollfy her. did you not bring
your opera glass;"
II did, but / can't use it,
'Is it broken?'
NO but / forgot to put on my bracelets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
Written for The Evening Star.
Rest,

Out from the Throng passion btnt,>
Into the quiet, The calm content;
Out from the turmoil, out from the crush,
Into the silent, into the hush.
Out from the garish light of the sun,
Into the shadow, the day near done,
Out from the sursing, out from the strife,
Into the peaceful, into the life.
Out from the sin, the sorrow, the shame,
Into the love that will not blame.
W. T. Z,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06

young"
For the past t e n
years l have b G e n
getting advice from
the famous old peo-
pie Of the world upon
this subject. 1 inter-
viewed George Ban
croft upon 1t when
he was in his nine
ties, and he t h e n
told ME he could ride
thirty miles a d a y
with ut firing. 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06

in every nook and corner Of the old coun-
try. What cry would go up should the
hotel keepers of this country adopt that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06
How Baggage is Cared for by the
Railroad Agents.
SOME OF THE PRECAUTIONS ADOPTED
Reading Character From the Variety
of Luggage in Use.
SY STEM Alto SAFEGUARDS
T THE PRESENT

L L Il L PRESENT
time the status of at
fairs in the loo a l
"a il road ba gage
rooms can be likened
to that of the bar
room of olden times,
when a knock down
and drag out was the
rule instead of t h e
exception. From day.
b re a k until mid
n i 6 h t trunks are
coming and going.
and II might be said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06

eighty-three, he can outworls most of the
Young men about him. He writes from
providence, r. l., under date of April. 1874.
In part as follows: I'm reply to yours of the
sd instant allow me to say that 1 was born
in Newburyport, Mass, on the 4th of July,
1872. and so far as I know. with the ex-
ception of stiffness in the joints. which
prevents me from walking long distances,
L am as strong and we'll as 1 ever have
been. / am able to keep all my appoint
ments, at home and abroad, and to work
with entire freedom-in fact, have done
more visiting within the last six months
than in any other half year of my life.
Nov, III reply to your questions let me
say that in order to reach a. working old
age and making the most OF himself and
keeping UP his work to the last, a young
man should take abundant physical exer-
cfse nutritious, wholesome food and ra
tonal amusements. He should cultivate all
his mental powers to the best possible adj
vantage, while at the same time he should
be careful not to ovvrtask his mind with
the study of books or anything likely to
impair his health. OF course he must avoid
every habit and indulgence which tends to
weaken his nervous force, and lead
natural, wholesome, pure and temperate
life The working power of the mind ought
not to diminish with the approach of age,
and it is possible for US to do our best
work TOW ard the close of cur mortal exist
ence.
Il attribute my own health, which has
never been seriously impaired. and my
longevity. very much TO the inheritance
which has been transmitted to me by my
ancestors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-06

TIT w TO K E E P
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-22

so days. Saturday another advance OF
so cents was reported.
Wire nail manufacturers met in New
York last May and formed an associa-
ton which Immediately set to work
with a vim and began securing control
of the wire nail machines, until today
it is said TO control nearly every wire
nail machine in the United States. The
mills. whose owners were agreeable,
were taken into the association; others
who were not were bought up outright,
and others secured by means Of leases.
This and the announcement that prices
would be raised caused buyers TO jump
into the market pell nell, and as the
mills had been running at greatly re
duced capacity the supply was soon ex-
hausted and prices went skyward.
Then the mills found coal advanced,
coke advanced; steel billets. wire, rods
and labor commanding a higher price;
and again and again was the price Oh
nails put up until the present price
was reached.
Cut nails followed the wire nail,
though they cut a small figure in the
market, and it is said they are bound
to follow up the price of the wire nail
wherever IL goes.