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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
SWALLOWED HIS BATON.
A French Drum Major Who Introduce
ed a New Act.

French Drum Major Who Introduc.
ed a New Act.
From the New York World
A decidedly unique variation Of a drum
majors usual performance when on re-
view occurs in one Of the French regi-
rlents Of the lne-or. rather, did occur
for the colonel Of that regiment has now
put down his foot and issued a positive fat
that his subordinate shall henceforward
confine himself to orthodox tricks.
The musical leader in question had at one
period of his life been a mountebank and
evidently good one, for, after practicing
in secret a number of times, he astonished
the regiment, drawn up in review one day,
by suddenly throwing his stick high in air,
catching 1t in his mouth upon its descent,
and swallowing fully half of 1t. Having
accomplished this gastronomic diversion.
he stood for a moment while the spec
tators gazed in awed amazement, and then
disgorged the half of the baton which he
had swallowed and continued his march
down the lire.
He repeated this trick a good many times
and the regiment was very proud of him,
but 1t brought 1t such an unenviable repu-
tation that the colonel finally had to stop
him. Now his performance is thoroughly
conventional
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on acquiring a liking for both just the
same. Whether one likes it not, one has
got to lump it, the children say, and
look to women wearing abbreviated
skirts and none at all, pretty much every
place one goes this summer, because wo-
men are going in for sporting more than
ever.
Golf will be of the fads till it wears
out A very good authority says that golf
is especially well adapted for women, in
fact, about the most rational outdoor game
that women can play. A woman who plays
golf has got to be dressed for it. She can't
go out in trim long tailed gown and COM
pete with her less conventional sister in
long distance tramping over the links
Her shoes should be easy. her skirts above
her ankles and loose and flowing, her cor
sets must give her room to expand, and
blouse is the only comfortable thing for
waist.
White duck and whipcord and white
blouses of soft bright silk. One young
debutante will play golf this summer in a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

how the fish you had yesterday probably
got its start in life. You should take half
an hour and drop into the central station
of the United States fish commission to
observe how some of natures methods have
been improved upon by man, and how he
has discounted her boasted economy.
The large, stone-flagged apartment on the
ground floor of the establishment is oc-
cupied In part by six or eight large tables,
each surmounted by double row of glass
Matching jars arranged in series of twelve
around small aquaria. The jars are from
one-haf to two-thirds full of shad eggs,
which are kept in constant agitation by a
stream of water introduced through a tube
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

rearing ponds. At present the men enjoy
the luxuries of camp life-with different
degrees of satisfaction. But it is not an
entirely disagreeable experience when the
weather is good. for though the hours are
somewhat irregular the work is not ar
ducus. The spawn takers are conveyed
down the river each day and dropped off
fshermen's camps for the purpose of Sc
curing the eggs, and as the tide is about
thirty minutes later in every twenty-four
hours it happens that at times they are
up nearly all night. But this is about the
extent of their hardships.
There is nothing dry about seine haul,
either figuratively to the spectator or lit
orally to the operators, and the big darkey
fishermen in rubber hip boots are the
equals in every respect of artistic interest
of those of Holland Normandy, so often
painted and described. When the tide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

of blue or red the most popular. 1t isn't adj
viSable to put any more frflls on them than
on the hunting dress, though Vandyke en-
broidery and heavy lace is sometimes en-
ployed about the shoulders as in the illus
tration. Unless you want a neck like tan
ned leather, don't bare it in sailor fashion
to the sea winds kisses. They are unkind
to a dainty skin. The regular sailor waist
is not so popular now as the chic little
back and blouse front before the season is
over as everything else bids fair to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
N EW. ERA HOU Sc
The Building Which Will Occupy the Old
Blaine House Site.
Steel Construction VIII De Used-A
Description of the Interior and
the Roof Garden.

The Lafayette Square Opera House.
which is being erected upon the site of the
old Blaine residence on Madison place, just
above Pennsylvania avenue, will be COM
pleted and ready for occupancy next Sep
TENDER. Mr.. John w. Albaugh, the we'll
known and popular theatrical manager,
will assume the management of the new
theater upon completion, and promises to
make it strictly first-class house of amuse-
ment.
The new building will have a frontage of
nearly seventy feet, with a depth of 146
feet, with public alleys on three sides. thus
affording ample exits The ground contains
about 10000 square feet. Madison place is
ninety feet wide, including thirty-five-
foot pavement and parking. The building
will be six stories in height, with roof
garden. The work will be pushed as rapid
ly as possible, in order to open on Monday,
September % next, as has been arranged.
The work of excavation has been COM
pleted and the steel frame construction is
under Roadway. This mode of construction
has been adopted throughout the building,
from the basement to the highest point in
the roof garden, which will tend, 1t is
claimed, to make it one of the few abso-
lutely fire-proof theaters in the country.
The foundations are composed OF a frame
work of columns of steel, built on concrete
seven feet thick. The buff brick which will
fill in the skeleton frame of the building
will serve merely as protection from the
weather.
The style of the exterior will be of the
classic Grecian order. 1t will be built of
gray polished granite to the portico, above
the first story, and buff brick ornamented
with buff terra Gotta will constitute the re-
mainder of the front elevation. The col
umns of the .colonnade in front of the first
story will be of polished granite. The
drawing from which the cut accompanying
this article was made was prepared by
Messrs. Wood & Lowell of Chicago, the
architects of the building. Located in the
basement of the building will be Turkish
baths, the floor and walls being laid in
tiling and white marble; and in addition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
Perfectly Satisfied.

From the New York Weekly.
Crack Boat Builder-"Ah! How-de-do,
Mr.. Richman7 How did that rowboat
made you last summer suit?"
Mr.. Richman-"Perfectlyp"
'Ah! I'm glad to hear It. I always like
to give satisfaction. Suited perfectly, eh?'
Eyes. left 1t In front Of my boat house
all summer, and every scalawag who tried
to steal it got upset or drowned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

white wool crepon
skirt that Is banded
with three rows of
red satin, and a
blouse of the same
shade of surah. It's
stunning and no mis-
take. Being one Of
the "snow maidenS"
who never gets flush
ed when exercising,
she can stand those
colors, not many
could. A soft, firm
serge makes the best
skirt, and under it
should be worn Turk
iSh trousers of silk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

er or two somewhere
about them. A wo-
man is a woman.
wherever you find
her, and she wears
her trousers and high
boots with a greater
difference than does
a man who dons her
dress on occasion.
She's bound to catch
them up when she
crosses a puddle of
water on her heels,
and she never will
learn that she must
not sit on her coat
tails, But she goes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

10 get invited 10 take
a trip aboard one Of
the elegant yachts SO
common about the
summer watering
places on the coast
can please herself
and Dame Fashion
too by selecting al
most any elegant ma
terial she likes, so
she gives it a nautical
touch in make. OF
course, SergeS and
mohairs, crepons and
cravenette are the
most serviceable, and
white with braidingS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
The Silver Lining.
From Life.

From Life.
Chicagoan-"What is the most pleasing
discovery you've made since your stay
here?"
New Yorker-"The fact that there are
two hundred trains leaving daily"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
The Old Mans Idea.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
"Gosh!" said Mr.. Jason, stopping on the
corner and turning clear around to get an
other look at the young woman passing by,
kissing girl with them sleeves on must
be nigh the same as tunnelin' into a ging-
ham sunbonnet, like a fellow had to do
when was boy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
Their Idea of Life.

From the Cincinnati Tribune
1.-THE great trouble with young men who
want to see Hfe," remarked the corn-fed
philosopher, "is that they imagine that
there is none of it worth seeing by day
light"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
A birthday ROndleau.

A BfrfhdNvs ROn0eNN.
Mayt6 CT
I wish you joy on this your natal day,
When flowers deck earth, green leaves garb every
And loves sweet impulse, all hearts haste to obey
When air grows mild the heavens soft hues display,
And the glad streams dance on with melody.
Methinks for you the birds more blithesomey
Sing, while the West breathes blessing, and with
Joins merry May, rejoicing, when say,
i wish you joy.
Not only now, but in the years to be,
May all the best life boasts attend your way
Love, and esteem, and great felicity;
Yea, whether, as now, a maiden fair and free,
Or, some time, blushing in a brides array,
I wish you joy.
w. L. SHOEMAKER
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Its Development as Witnessed at the
Fish Commission Station.
Why this Fish is SO PLENTIFUL
A Picturesque Phase Of the Work
at the Fishing Shore.
Fl A U LING THE SEM
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.

UST NOW, WHEN
Clupea sapidissima-
most savory shad"
is most savory;
when the river is SO
full of it's countless
schools that the fish
erman is abusing the
same fates for giving
him too many fish
which he abused a
few years ago for
OF giving h i m
enough, is a favor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18

From the Chicago Record.
The Girl-"Lottie told me the other day
that she had no idea of such thing as
getting engaged"
The Other Girls (after pause)-'1 wonder
what his name is?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
Where They Hung 1t.

From the indianapolis Journal
You remember Daubyn's new picture
that he went about praising to the skiesf"
yes"
''Well, that was where the committee
hung it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
Hit 1t at Once.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser
"Can l see you apart for a moment?"
You mean alone, don't your
Eyes; loan-thats it exactly. 1 want to
borrow a dollar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
The Abundance, Beauty and Variety
of Wild Flowers.
IN TIE MARKETS and ON TEE STREETS
Where They Come From and How
They Are Obtained.
WING pull RITY
TROM THE TIME

rom THE TIME
when the memory of
man runneth not, the
people of Washington
have boosted of their
markets, W h e r e i n
could be found the
thousand and one
good things which in
the mind of so many
make life worth liv-
ing. But while the
Washington markets
have a full supply of
all tho SllbStantialS
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Written for The Evening Star.
ashingtOn.

1.-THE city Of magnificent dstances!'-
Az, so 1t is though erst in scorn so named;
Yet other titles well may be by't claimed
The city of magnificent forest trees,
And city of flowers, for it is both of these,
But chief the last-of FlOra's fairest famed
From Outre-Mer, and those wise Art has tanned,
The free-born wildlings Of our woods and leas.
They smile along its green-parked avenues;
Its statued squares and, circles quantity fill
In groups that every moon new blooms disclose;
They charm it with sweet odors and bright hues,
The city of flowers, from the first daffodil
Till fall the last chrysanthennm and rose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-18
OUTING COSTUMES.
Some eff the Stylish Designs for Golf,
Hunting, Yachting, &c.


A woman who lays any claim at all to
being in the swell set now prepares for the
summer sporting season, exactly as man
does She has to have her hunting boots
and climbing shoes, her guns and golf
sticks, tennis rackets and toys, just as
men have them, though, as a matter of
course, the racket has bow of ribbon to
match the predominant color in her frock,
and her gun and fishing rod have stream
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22
Registration Commissioners
Petition.
Board No Longer an Experiment and
the Work is Important
A judicial Tribunal With Absolute
Authority and Responsibility.

At the meeting of the Common Council
last evening petition was received from
Mr.. Jason p. Stone. Charles 4. Smith
and John t. Blodgett, commissioners OF
registration, for an increase of salary. 1t
was referred to the finance committee.
The present salary OF each member OF
the board OF canvassers and registration
is 5000 year. In support of their petit
tion TO have this figure increased all three
gentlemen give practically the same rea-
sons. The present salary OF $1,000 was de-
cided upon in the secret caucus which
picked out the present incumbents as
the first holders of the new positions.
This fig ure was in the nature OF COM
promise between q dozen or more salaries
proposed. Ii was supposed at the time
that the salary originally agreed upon
and provided for by thu Council was
something OF temporary arrangement to
hold good until the experiment OF q board
OF registration commissioners in this city
should be thoroughly tested. Now the
experiment has been admitted as being
successful and the commissioners say
they want, in the future, compensation
that shall be In proportion TO other sal
aries in city hall ard more in keeping
with the amount OF work performed. The
three mem Ders of the board say that the
clerical duties 6f their office are but
u
work. The commission is admitted by
the Supreme Court OF the State to be q
judicial tribunal whose decision I'm any
case is final and without appeal to any
other body. In this ca pacity the board is
re peatedly calico upon TO gran hearings
and take evidence in cases where there is
q question relative to a mans right OF
suffrage. The question as to what per-
sons are qualified TO vote by virtue OF in
terests in trust estates is difficuIt one
and one that IS continually coming to
the commissioners Ger iettlement, the
claimants for suffrage being very fire.
quently represented by legal counsel.
One case is now pending in the Supreme
Court TO wnich b. dy the board went for
an opinion. This was optional with
them as the Supreme Court grants the
full power of boards OF canvassers TO
| ID ass upon all cases within their iuris-
diction and as 1t will not issue writ
of mandamus for the purpose OF revising
| q decision.
man brought suit against the canvas
sers in the town OF Cumberland, be-
| cause they would not put his name on
| the registry list. The Supreme Court
| reprimanded The canvassers for being
too hssty, but would not alter their de-
cree.
This fact OF judicial authority and re-
| sponsibility is one of the principal reasons
| which the commissioners OF this city ad
vance in support of their petition fol-
more pay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22
MONEY ORDERS.
The New System Went Into
Effect Yesterday.

The new money order system arranged by
postmaster Hayward went into effect yester-
day morning, despite the fact that the morn
ing papers announced the contrary, and so-
cused the postmaster of being premature In
his announcement.
A system has been so arranged that re-
ceivers OF money orders. who are regular
customers can deposit these orders. as they
would a check at the bank with which they
transact business. These money orders then
20 through the Clearing House, and are re-
turned TO the First National Bank, who In
turn present them 10 the postoffice.
Mr. Hayward, however, regards the post
office as a depositor, and does not shiDk that
IL Is necessary for him to consult with the
Clearings House, he had made his arrange
ments with the bank.
The msnsger OF the Clearing House said
that, for the present, money orders must be
cleared at the house, but should there be
enough OF them to cause trouble or delay, he
would stop their passing till conferences
was held. and some action decided upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22
CHAPTER CSC.

An Ordinance Permitting the Union Railroad
Company TO Lay Rails and Erect Poles
and Wires in Fruit Hill and WoonasQua-
tucket avenues.
(Approved October is, 1861
1t is ordained by the City Council OF the City
of Providence as follows:
SECTION /. The Union Railroad Com
pahhy is hereby =, granted permission, I'm in
sessed by it. to establish, construct,
maintain and use the ovei head single trolley
electric system as q motive power In the
operation of its cars and for such purpose
said company Is hereby granted permission TO
single track with suitable turn.outs. poles,
wires and appliances and such electrical APP
pliances and apparatus as may be necessary
for such purpose in, over ana along Fruit
Hill avenue from its present tracks IN Man.
ton avenue to Woonasquatucket avenue, and
in Woonasquatucket avenue from Fruit Hill
SECTION 2 All OF said rails shall be laid
under the supervision and control of the joint
committee of the City Council on Railroads
and in accordance with the provisions of
chapter 45 of the ordinances entitled Rail
entitled IAN ordinance in amendment OF
chapter As of the ordinances entitled Rail
roads,, and the various ordinances in amend
INIT thereof and in addition thereto: and
all Of said poles and wires shall be subject to
the provisions OF chapter 56l of the ordin-
ances entitled 'An ordinance for the reRua-
tion or electric wires " in so far as said chap
ters and ordinances are not inconsistent with
the provisions OF the act entitled IAN act con-
cerning the Union Railroad Company, and
ali acts in amendment thereof and in addition
thereto.
witness: SSsS'' WILLIAM e CLARKE,
Oct22-3t-d City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22
And Augustus Jordan Fell
From a Staging.
He Struck the Ground From a Twenty.
Seven-Foot Elevation.
Remarkable Escape Of a Brick Mason
From Fatal Injury.

Augustus Jordan, a mason, narrowly
escaped being killedby falling rom
staging, 27 feet high, at the pumping sta
tion on Enarest street, at noon today.
Mr. Jordan, with other masons, had
just quit work on chimney, and were
descending to the ground for dinner.
The staging is 30 feet high and when
less than half way down he stepped upon
the end OF plank, which tipped up and
he fell. His fellow workmen went to
his assistance and were somewhat sur
prised to find that he was not killed.
The ambulance was sent for and he
was taken to the Rhode Island Hospital,
whero it was found that his. injuries
were very slight. The officials at the hos
pital said that he would probably be
taken to his home lste this afternoon.
Jordan lives at 115 Lockwood street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22
Brown UNIVERSITY.

Tomorrow occurs the BrownM T game at
Boston. The practice yesterday was long and
hard. A strong second eleven was lined up
against the first. Ex-Captain Hopkins was on
the field yesterday afternoon and coached the
team. Much Interest will be taken In this
game, because last year NJ I was the only
Harvard and Yale. However. Brown retail
ated the loss in the Thanksgiving game, and
in all probability will win tomorrow's game.
Murphy had ligament in the back OF his
hand broken yesterday afternoon in the prac-
tice and will not be able 10 play before Sat
urday. Mccarthy ia entirely out Of condi-
ton, and his leg is worse than ever as re-
suit OF the Harvard game. He will not play
tomorrow. but Robinson has been practising g
full. back Matteson is badly out OF condition,
and feels a general weakness Smith has a
bad shoulder, but probably will play tomor-
row. Emery has n very lame and trouble
some back. The practice this afternoon will
be light, In order TO get the men into shape
The probable lineup tomorrow will be:
Brown-Dennison, Q; Emery (Casey) u
Thayer, q; Coombs, c; Smith. &; Mott. q
Chase, re; Colby. q b; Fultz, b; Gam
mons, In b: Robinson, fb
M. I. T.-HeckIe. @: Van Horn. 1t; Wor'
cester. ! g: Manshan, c; Lemoyne. g
Elmer. &; Hopkins. o; Mansfield, b
Hayden. r h b: Taylor. h b; Underwood, I
Tomorrow while the football team il test
ing its strength against NJ 7. there will b'
held on Lincoln Field the annual fall meet o
the b u Athletic Association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
CHAPTER eS5.

An Ordinance Adding S250O to the Appropria-
ton for Building Fire Station on Lot
Bounded by Broad. Rugby and Jillson
streets
(Approved October IS. 1885,
II il ordained by the City Council Of the City
of Providence as follows:
SECTION I. The sum of twenty-five hun
dred (s25OO) dollars IL hereby added TO the
appropriation made by chapter dl0 of the city
ordinances, entitled "An ordinance appro.
priating Si7, 500 To build a fire station upon
land owned by the city, bounded by Broad,
Rugby and Jillson Streets" for the purpose
OF Completing said fire station: said sum or SO
much thereof az may be necessary, to be
charged TO, the appropriation for public build
ings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22

PRovIpENoE OPERA HoUsE-Empire Theater
Co. in "The Mssqueraders."
KrIrH's OPERA HousE-Joseph Hart in "a
Gay Old Boy"
LorHRor's OPERA HousE-Katherine Robcr
in "The Little Detective"
WESTMINSTER THRATER-Hsrry Morris's 0th
Century Maids.
CRYSTAL MAzE-ii2 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22

during the month. but in order to reconcile
the actual deposit with the false particulars
on the check book, he paid in silver 20 cents,
and SO in bills out of his own pocket
This system was carried on for six years.
BY comparing the two forms, the mode OF
manipulation is clear. The result Of so much
ingenuity for so long time was only a de-
falcation of $23, 2S0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22

The bank Iass.book showed the same
amount OF deposit a. the total on the check
book, and IL was passed by tho treasurer.
on March 81. the balance OF petty cash.
sl65 20, was TO have been paid into the bank.
but on the same day n check for sl63 was re-
coived from customer whose account was
very active, and which always showed large
balance.
This check he appropriated toward the bal
ance Of petty cash, which had been distracted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22

You will never be comfortable and happy
tn footwear) until you wear = Crawford
Shoe, made for s60o. $500 or even sAoo Only
at Crawford Shoe Store. sl3 wsstminstsrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-22

The new safe for the public buildings de
partme Mt arrived this morning and its eleva-
tion and entrance TO the third fioor OF the
city hall attracted as much notice az the
hosting Of an ordinary safe into an ordinary
building would do