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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
The Star Out of Town.

THE EVENING STAR will be sent
by mail to any address in the United
States or Canada for such period a.
may be desired at the rate OF nifty
cents per month.
UBut all such orders must be &C
companied by the money, or the
paper cannot be sent. az no aes
counts are kept with mail subscrip-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
An Uuncccssary Reservation.

The acting secretary Of the interior has
addressed duplicate letters to the Secre-
taries Of War and Navy, asking whether
there is any need of continuing the reser-
walton of the Suchia Islands in Puget
sound These islands were reserved at the
instance of the Secretary of the Treasury
for light house purposes. After the light
house was built the Secretary of the Treas
urv recommended that the rest of the land
be restored The commissioner of the gen.
eral land office dissented. thinking the army
or navy would be likely to need the Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
The Most Popular
Riding School

In Washington is located at 1925 14TH ST. NV,
the hundreds of satisfied patrons testify.
Hours for lades-9 am. to Pm, to 10 PIN.
10 tickets for $500.
Hours for gentlenen-7 to am. and 4 to 6
pm. 3 tickets for S1.0O.
{. Special pains taken with backward pupils -
as the boarding school circulars put it. Open
every evening but Sunday, rain shine, only
we Prefer not to teach pupils in the rain. $500
square feet of space. with sandpapered surface,
and the most lofty and star-spangled canopy of
any riding school in the U. s. Lighted by cleo
trio lights in the evening.
GORMUIIY 6 JEFFERY MFG. CO.,
jy23-2Sd Washington, d. O.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
The undersigned have moved their offices, during
rebuilding. from 1904 G st. to 1921 G. st. NV.
THEO. A. HARDING, Real Estate and Loans.
LATNiER & NESBIT, Insurance and Rents
G. L. HARDING, Architect. jy10-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
Taylor Deposits a Forfeit.

DENVER, Col. August S.-Eugene Tay-
lor has deposited s25 with the Rocky Noun
tain News as a guarantee Of his readiness
to meet either E. c. Devine Of Montana or
C. C. Cole of Cincinnati IN a typesetting
contest on the Mergenthaler machine. He
announces that he is ready to cover any
deposit made by them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
Coming to the Capital.

AT yesterdays session Of the state con.
vention of the Sons Of st. George at
Wilkesbarre, Pa, President House an
pointed William Pooler Of st. Clair grand
chaplain and James Stevens Of Washing
ten, D. c.. assistant messenger. In max
ing the latter selection, President House
incidentally referred to the growth of the
order in the south. A strong effort will
be made to have the next convention held
in Washington. and thus encourage the
growth of the southern membership
The following additional officers were
elected: G. l., S. H. Hill, Reading; G. O.,
E. Gray, Norristown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
The Girl. Reached Pixies Peak.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col, August s.
The alarm entertained for the safety of
the four eastern young ladies who were
supposed to be lost on Pixies Peak has
been allayed by telegram announcing
their safe arrival at the summit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
Army Orders.

Lieut. VIM. v. Judson. corps Of engineers.
has been granted fifty days leave of alb
sence. The leave Of Lieut.. Chas. c. Ballou.
twelfth infantry, has been extended one
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08

New Military Instructor for Wesleyan
Capt. Charles L. Hodges, twenty-fifth in
fantry, has been detailed as military in
structor at the Wesleyan University, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08

Smallpox Among Returning Negroes.
EAGLE PASS. Tex. August S.-Dr. Evans
reports lis cases Of smallpox at quaran-
tine station. Three deaths occurred yes
terday among the batch Of sixty-flve that
arrived Monday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08

The Union Savings Bank,
1922 r Street N. w.,
Pays four per cent interest
ON savings accounts. Open
until S p. m. ON Govern
ment pay days and Satur-
day evenings between 6and
8. ,..o,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
FINANCIAL.
An erican Security and
Trust Co., 1905 G st. A..
Capital paid I'M, 81, 10000 "

You owe it as duty to your wife
and children to make your last will
and testament before you start on
your summer trip. Nothing is more
uncertain than life, and there is al
ways risk in railroad or steamboat
travelling. No charge for drawing
and keeping wills if this company is
named the executor or administrator.
American Security and
Trust Co., 14O5 st.
c. ]. BELL, President. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-08
Safe Deposit
Boxes For Rent.

Why not avoid the dangers incident
- to keeping securities. important papers
and valaa5les about the house. By
- renting one Of cur safe deposit boxes
within fire and burglar-proof
- vaults? The rental for boxes ID from
- 81 to $50 per year, according to size
and location, and readily accessible
daily during business hours and only
- to renters.
OFFICERS:
- JOHN JOY EDISON. ....... President
-- JOHN A swCPE.. Vice President
H. s. CUMMINGS. I'd Vice President
-- JOHN r. CARMODY. Treas rsr
ANDREW PARKER. ....... Secretary
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
CIassiosIly New.

Any bodice is SOW pat in style by tho
addition Of 4 fluted front cf black chif-
ron enriched by bands and lines OF je...
These fronts arc clcverly made to fit
close To tho figure under The arms and
along the front half Of tho aru,holc.
When adjusted, they appear to bo Il pr~t
Of the bodice worn. A high solid let col
lar and belt ovor which the front
troops complete the accessory.
The woman with handsome throat
will do we'll to adopt the fashion %
having the top Of her gown finished, nc
with a high collar. but with a slrolloa
design Of gold or jet a really classic
effect is given thus to any gown, and
nothing so emphasizes the beauty OF tho
throat and the set of the head. \ belt
that Will serve to make tho waist seem
sma Il can be made with pair cf spread
inG loops set out from either side of the
tor.-Now York Advertiser.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Wclicslcy Girls.

Wellesley girls show no diminution in
their fcnGncas for aquatic sports. There
iias just been shipped from the works Of
4 Connecticut boatbuildcr a fine q cht
2arod barge intended for the use Of tie
Less OF '07. Tho barge is described us
= feet long, 3 feet beam, and is con
i.nctod tMorShout Of Spanish cedar,
'ap streal.ed, with COPPER fasteninqs.
Tho fittings arc made upof patent roller
slides. swivel rowlccks and adjustable
foot braces. 1t Sounds like racing
boat, but it has NOT bccn bnilt for that
purpose, as tho students are not permit
ted to race on the lake near the college,
but it is safe to say tlAcrc will he some
pleasant and not too slow spins taken i'll
the new barcc
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Sho Eravcd Criticism,

Lady Harbcrton suggestion that fe-
male servants are the women of all 9TH
ers TO wear linickerbockerS, rs snch cos
tume facilitates movement, seems 10
have been adopted in Mt least one case
over tho water. a very new woman in
such reform dress recently rode through
the streets Of London accompanied by n
nurse, also i'll knickerboclters, and u
small infant i'll long clothes at tho mo
mcnt, but whose future attire. whatever
the sex, may be set down as sure to DE
lnicGerbockers, under such mothering
and nursing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
A Piazza Cushion.

For piazza uSo ut seaside cottage,
whore sunshine and sen breeze abound,
nothing can exceed the appropriate love
Illness Of the sea dragon pillow" 1t is
made up i'll the usual sizc-lS inches by
IS inches square. The covering is of sea
green satin, that roproduccs in effect
the very sheen of the water i'll sunlight.
The design upon tho face of the cushion
isosca dragon drawn in exquisite curves
ard sweeps and wrought in silver and
sold Japanese cord ccuchnd down, with
whitc and yellow silk thread srhe en-
broidery spagkles and glin,s from tho
green background. a five inch double
ruidc Of satin, ovcrsot with four inch
fall Of fish net sparclcd III silver and
.,old completes the tout ensemble This
design viii recommend itself in cheaper
s,atiS, green crepon or denim, or - fish
net and little fishes atlo&t IN water hues
may he readily drawn upon the material
aHd worked in, i'll japanese gold and
silver cord, and couched INTO place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Kcmnins TO 30 socn

The women students in tho university
at Ann Arbor, Mich, are getting them
selves into hot water by wearing their
bicycle b!ooners III the house OF coutse
tho issue was tob be expected Everybody
knew it mast come. for girls who onco
enjoy tho freedom Of this dcbatablc cos
tnmo are bound to try it under other
conditions than skimming over the
ground on Il bike. Il romans to be seen
ii Ann Arbor is equal to this strain upon
its ethical taste, or whether the profess
ors' wives, who champion the innova-
tors, are to come out second best in this
merry fight, which may extend cast
ward Boston Herald
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
English Women,

Women are strange beings, and thoro
ts no accounting for their tastes. The
loyoliest queen that France ever saw
surreptitiously kissed the uglicst man
IN her dominions whilo he lay asleep.
John Wilkes, who was the antipodes of
an Adonis, wagered that i'll the race for
woman's affection no would, with
half an hours start, beat tho best look
ing man in London, and in the highest
society of Saironhill it is VOL known
that the most eligible candidates for the
tavoTs Of young manageable ladies are
organ grinders who can boast a " OGDEN
leg. London Telegraph
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14

There is probably no honor in Europe
more esteemed or which is granted 90
more deserving people than the ribbon
of the Legion of Honor OF France Its
possession almost always implies hero.
ism, patriotism, self sacrifice, intelleo-
tual power or some quality or group Of
qualities to which We all look up II
has just been awarded to Sister Agnes,
the head OF nursing institution at
Brest, the famous naval headquarters of
the French republic. Sister Agnes is
nun who has devoted all Of her religious
career to nursing the sick and wounded,
and more especially those OF the French
navy, that came to her port She pos
sesses remarkable professional aud med.
ical skill and is said to have saved hun
dreds Of lives by her tirelcss oxertions.
Paris Letter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Eemlnine Gold Hunter.

Misses Anna X. Yields, Eugonie Arm
strong and Maggie Farrelly OF Ellens-
burg, Wash, left Tacoma March 81 to
seek their fortunes III the goldfolds of
Alaska. These young women, who have
been schoolteachers, have in their out
mt small sailboat, i'll which they will
make the trip mp tho Yukon river to
Forty Mile creek, distance of over
LOO miles. Miss Farrelly's fa1hor has
been in the goldfeds Of Forty Mile
creek moro than a year and sert for his
daughter. Tho other girls were eager
TO seek wealth and SO joined her.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN
Two Women Naturalized at Wor'
cester, Mass,
Mrs. CIevoIand's Visiting List. RigI
Honor 10 French Nurse. Some
thing About English Women.
Feminine Gold Hunters.
a Piazza Cushion.

At Worcester, Mass, April =, TOT tho
FIRST time i'll the history of the central
district court, two women appeared
among the applicants for naturalization
papers. They were bright, Intelligent,
womanly young women. sisters, Joanna
and Nellie Donahuc. After witnesses
had testified the applicants were duly
sworn by Clerk Thayer, forswearinR all
allegiance TO her majesty Queen Vic
toria, ruler OF tho United Kingdom Of
Great Britain and Ireland. The women
SrDk the oath with an air of being thor
oughly impressed with the responsible
ity of the step they were taking, and
thon, with their witnesses, stopped up
to the desk OF Clerk Perry and affixed
their signatures to the necessary docu-
ments, after which they left tho court
room secure in the consciousness that
shey possessed all the rights at present
granted 10 women in massachusetts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Ms. c,evelnna,a whiting List.

Mrs Ciovoland's visiting list is both
peculiar and Instructive 1t is tho big
gost one possessed by any woman, but
as etiquette releases Mrs. Cleveland
from the necessity Of returning or max
ing any calls the size OF the list never
troubles her. Former administrations
never concerned themselves about what
sort of books woro used, but for Mrs.
Cleveland very handsome ones aro SO
cured, and q new one is started once in
six months. The book sAo prefers is
about l2 by IA inches il size, has hoxi-
bic covers Of fine brown seal and is gilt
edged. The work is done ny the u.bers
and every three days tho names of all
callers are put into it with the date of
the call. One column is devoted to tho
interesting information Of which callers
were lucky enough to 10 seen, - or the
unhappy mot seen. - Washington
Star
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
THE NEW WOMAN.

or Tho new fashioned woman theres muct,
been said
or her wanting to vote and a. that
And of her desire To wear mems attire.
His coat and his vest and q that,
And u that. and a that.
She may wear trousers and a that
She may even ride "a horse ms mon ridos
But a woman ; n woman for a that
See yondcr Lainscl passing by,
Sho's up To dHto and a that.
She wears mans hat likewise his crayat,
His shirt and collar and a that,
And a that, and - that,
His susponderS and cuffs and n that,
Bu; do what sha can to initiate man
y wonan's woman for a that.
Tho modern maid, her form arrayed
Ia sweater and hloomcrs and n that,
Rides bike" exactly like
Her brother does and a. that
she mSy wear boomers for skirts ard a that
Noar mems collars md shirts and a thnt,
May wear vests II she Will, but the fact
mains still
woman $ a woman for n that.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Tho HOx PLAT.

The box plat has positively attained
to the dignity Of the keynote of tho sea-
son. Not only is almost every blouse
and skirt arranged in this fashion, but
the latest sleeves are set into the shoul-
der seam III box plaits. Sometimes the
latter, instead Of starting from tbs shonl-
ders, are carried up 10 the neck-.a style
which can hardly be considered becoln-
ing, but which may commend itself to
those who, like the Athcnians Of old, are
ever athirst for novelty. York
Recorder
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
ATrG. Fowler Mail Eouta.

Mrs. G. NJ. Fowler has secured the
appointment of overland mail carrier be.
tween Millport, o., and Gavors post
Office. distance OF II mics. When this
route was advertised for sale, Mrs. Fow.
Ter put in bid with large number of
competitors, and bor proposition being
the lowest she was awarded tho con,
tract. She will be obliged to make the
round trip daily, Sundays excepted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Which Won tho prlrny

Three students Of the Ecolo DIES BeauS-
Arts, Marsciilcs, were talking in u cafe
Ny dear fellow, " said one, II painted the
other day little piece OF pine wood in
imitation Of marble SO perfectly that it
sank to the bottom OF the water"
pooh !" said another. Yesterday l sus-
pended my thermometer on tho easel that
holds my View of the Polar Regions 1t
fell at once to 90 degrees below zero"
That's nothing" said the last. My
portrait of the marquis is SO lifclike that
it has to he shaved twice u week. bus
ton Woman 3 journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
SiRnincant.

In England women's tuition Of small
boys is being specially advocated. This
has not been usual, as it is with us, so
that tho recommendation in the nav
educational codo that Sin boys schools
with tho especial approval Of the de.
partment, awoman over IS years of age
approved by the inspector, etc., shall be-
recognized as all additional teacher" is
significant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
While You Wait.

What like about your boss" re-
marked the caller who was waiting to SEQ
the head of the firm. 'is that you always
know where TO find him. And he calls IL
spade spade"
" Yes, an'. he calls us paid when we amt
half paid too. grumbled the Office boy
Chicago Tribune.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
New Hampshire's Delegates.

Mira Charles Fl. Sawyer and Mrs.
Daniel Hail or Dover have been appoint
ed by the governor and council to repre-
sent New Hampshire upon tho woman $
department of the Cotton States and In
Sensational exposition at Atlanta next
eGntembeE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Altogether UnsnlIant.

ut takes some women Il long tIno to
say 'Goodby' to their fricL-s," said tho
man who disobcys tho don't talk to tho
gripman' sign.
Yes, replied the cynical genius of tho
levers. "lf it took them as long to say
yes when man proposes to them, there
would &c Il terrible lot Of old maids in the
world. Washington Star
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
1nfIllibin Prophecy.

llobbcs-We'rc going to have chilly,
rainy weather for at least two weeks lon.
ger.
Bobbcrty-IIow do you know that?
HohbcS-lvc Just got my now spring
ovorcoat chicago Rec)rd
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
New Jerhcy Up TO iJ2.te,

In New Jersey the governor has sign.
Cd bill admitting women to tho prao-
tice OF law. The bill was presented by
Assemblynan Drake of jersey City on
behalf of Miss Mary Philbrook, who Sc
cured the names OF 800 lawyers in its
hvos.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14

Johnny-Doctor, if | was 10 ask YOU
whether it's goin to hurt or not, would
you tell me the truth about ii?
Dentist certainly would, my boy.
Iohrny-Then go ahead an pull it with
out tcllin me Chicago Tribune.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14

"Wcll, " said the good naturcd man "a
the friend vi former days left the room,
" Ina ~ ahcaS on that transaction"
"Why, nc ta;rorca ST."
Yes. hu' thought he was going to
ask mo for So N--MAshinntnn Stnr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-14
Slipped Her Mind.

Dimpeton-l heard this morning that
Robinson was lying at the point of death
Didn't you say you met his vito down
town?
Mrs. mple;on-Yes.
Dimplctun--How was he?
Mrs. umplcton--Shc wanted me to
match some silk, and 1 forgot to ask her
New Yorl, Herald
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-01-05
Professional Etiquette.

The following is told Of the late Sir
William Gull as illustrating the doc
tors maxim that il is necessary before
all else that the patient shall have CON
fidence in his medical adviser.
Being called in haste to a patient un-
der the care Of a very young practition-
er, Sir William found that brandy and
water was being given at intervals, with
certain other treatment The great ply
sician carefully examined the patient
and said, Give him another spoonful
Of brandy"
He then retired TO n private room
with the Young doctor in charge
1T is n case CT so and so, " he said a
soon as the door was closed. "YoV
shouldn't have given brandy ON any &C
count "
"But." said the Junior practitione
in amazement, Il thought, Sir Will
liam. that you Just told the nurse Z
/ give him another spoonful. "
80 / did" said the great man, 'be
cause We must not destroy his c0nfdenc
in you, OF he'll never feel comfOrtabl
or believe anything you tell him again.
] London Truth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-01-05
French Detectives on bicycles.

The precautions which have been
taken for the protection Of the president
of the French republic have in no way
been relaxed. The police bicycle corps
is now used for this service whenever
the president drives about Paris. On his
return to the city from his country
home several detectives on bicycles ac-
companied the carriage, surrounding 1t
on all sides. The French police are also
making practical use of detective cam
eras. They shadowed two suspicious
characters who We're selling securities to
money changers in Paris, and on the
way to their lodgings the detectives sue
ceeded III getting a good snap shot at
them. They took the plato to headquar-
ters. found that the photographs CORE
sponded to those of two expert swim
dlers and returned and arrested them.
They had a large amount of stolen booty,
which they have been gradually turning
into cash. Paris Letter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-01-05
VENTILATION FOR EVERYBODY.
The Only Method By which All Kinds 81
Cranks Can BE Suited

The Only Method By which All Kinds 81
Cranks Can BE Suited.
One of the greatest difficulties met
with in ventilating public buildings and
railway cars Is TO settle the question OF
how much air shall be admitted or how
often the entire cubic contents Of an
apartment shall be renewed. This from
the fact that in the quantity Of air re-
Quired individuals vary greatly. To
some the whole ocean of the atmosphere
is inadequate, and they do not feel even
comfortable unless Niagara Of air L.
pouring over them.
This is the fresh air fiend, male or TO
male, who opens the car window and
swallows dust and cinders (and makes
others do the same) for the sake of salts
fyin- their craving. Behind sits doubt
less a person to whom the least breath
Of air in motion is a calamity, yet both
Of them must make the journey in COM
panv. One has Just as much right rs
the other to his views Of what is desira-
BILE to him. and neither is called upon
to give way to tine other. One smothcrs,
and the other feels that he OF she Is
about 70 be blown out of the car.
The only compromise that we can
think Of that would answer and maze
ventilation of public rooms success l.
| to provide an automatic system which
shall be variable in different parts OF
| the Same room. These parts should II
/ supplied with traps in the floor and
have, say, a six second fan blower be
meath each trap and be accessible only
to fresh air ficnds of both sexes
In the other parts \ dead air space
approaching a vacuum, should be main
tanned. INTO which little sulphuret o
hydrogen should be injected periodicall.
in order TO obtain all tho phenomena o
bad ventilation for persons Of intirn
health who are compelled to travel
Then every one would be satished-i
the plan worked d!-Engineer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-01-05

Miss Fadd-ThC meanness Of some
people is past comprehension
Mrs. Fadd-What has gone wrong,
my love?
Miss Fadd-Last week / was elected
an active member Of the Young Ladies
Philanthropy club. and 1 began my
ministrations by taking basket Of cold
victuals TO poor woman whose name
was down on the books. Well when !
got there, / found that some meddle-
some busybody had been there two
weeks ago and given her work. and had
to carry all that stuff back New York
Weekly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-01-05
-. n,a. J. wen :. RssorA.

Miss sadie Monroe Swift, the cleve1
Sf8cial reporter Of the MiddleSe1 and
Barnstable terms Of the supreme court
of Massachusetts,, who won the dtsftnc
tion of being the first and youngest wo
man 70 be officially recognized in Bos
ton as q court stenographer. has made
another record The past sommer she
rode ON her wheel TO Yarmouth from
Boston, over q route Ssh miles long, II
less than 10 hours ON an extremely ho'
day, being the first woman 70 make th'
run