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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address IN the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this Office. in person or oy letter. or
postal card. Terms: Is cents per
week: IS cents for two weeks, or 80
cents per month. Invariably in adj
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-offlce to
another should give the last address
IS well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13
SHOOTING STARS.
For Another Purpose.

The delegate was approached by a news
paper representative. He was a breezy, en-
thusiastic delegate; one who seemed to be
fairly bubbling over with good material for
an interview.
What do you think Of the situation?''
the reporter asked.
What do think? Young man. you ut
terly mistake the nature of my employ
mert. I'm not here to think. I'm here TO
holler."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

The attention of the newspapers is now
liked so closely on St. Louis and Chicago
that Mr. Cleveland could go fishing with
very little risk of attracting the notice
which he has seemed anxious to avoid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

Before expecting public man to express
himself in favor of either gold or silver
for currency purposes the catechist should
be able TO give some definite assurance as
to which metal is represented by the more
votes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

The effect Of the silver stampede is some
what marred by tendency to baik before
1t gets well under way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

Two hundred and thirty men were en-
ployed today on the Rev city post-office
building; most OF them stopped work at
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

Hereafter every prudent political candi-
date will take precautions to avoid being
deluded into throwing up the sponge by
proxy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

Mr.. Reeds reasonable distaste for the
vice-presidency is about the only circum-
stance that offers the prospect of a spirited
contest at St. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

Mr.. Plat will at least succeed in corrall-
ing the dignity that attaches to being
known as the opposition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

1t seems very difficult for Mr.. Hanna to
find financial plank that has no splinters
in 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13
BY Way of Companion.

You were having a quarrel with the
prosecuting witness. were you not?" said
the Judge in an effort to straighten out a
complicated case.
"Oi wor." was the reply.
"And it was a very severe quarrel
at wor. An it KEEP gettin' worser an
worser."
Can you give me some idea of how bad
it was?"
well, yer honor. at wan tonne OF t'ink
1t wor most as bad as what's been goin'
on bechune the lawyers in this case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

General Grosvenor VIM now cease count.
Ing delegates and 30 after bigger game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13
Insufficient Data.

"You are an expert are you not"' said
the caller.
Eyes, SIR
well. wish you would take these two
papers and tell me whether they were
written by the same person.
lis it matter Of litigation?'
Every possibly"
Then 1t would be really impossible for
me to comply with your request; not until
l have learned upon which side 1 have
been retained"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13
Marksm anship.

Workmanship.
We cheer the way the bullets fly
And speak the marksman fair,
Yet there Is one with coed keen eye,
Unwelcomed everywhere.
1t beats the aim sportsman takes
To smite the targets speck.
The line the caterpillar makes
To reach some dear girls neck.
An Accurate Phrase.
You allude to lot Of smoking ruins in
your story" said the city editor.
YES" replied the reporter They were
there"
'But didn't send you to write about a
confiagration. This was a semi-social &C.
casion."
Il know it. But there were number of
cigarette fends present"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13

MartOAettes.
We think that the dancers, with light
pirouettes,
Have earned what the world calls success:
And we throw our bouquets at these frolic-
some pets
Endorsed by the public and press
And yet, in q corner, midst greenbacks
and coin,
Where little of glamour may cling,
He smiles though but few to applaud him
may join,
The man who Is pulling the string.
We think that our statesmen, with big.
busy brains,
Have earned the esteem that we show;
And we hear with respect while they speak
to explain
What most are supposed not to know.
And each Is called great and invested With
state
More honored than that Of q king:
We Ger look that more poverful engine
Of fate.
The man who b pulling The string.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-13
Shirt Waists.

Bear I'm mind that not
only the goods advertised,
but every yard and article
of merchandise i'm the store,
can be yours for what it
cost us, and in many in
stances less.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
ALL ABOUT SLEEVES.

Pretty sleeves of black satin At close
from shoulder to wrist and have an over.
Iraping Of the material. lined with
light colored satin and edged with rich
lace. In velvet this is also very dressy.
To give the necessary breadth to an
ordinary tight-fitting sleeve or leg OF
mutton design. tiny caps trimmed with
three or folr deep rufiies are added.
These are edged with lace or ribbon,
or are pped with velvet
Undersleeves of sheer fabric arranged
over silk or satin are very fashionable
in drcssy bodices. Brocade and satin
are combined in the sleeves of reception
gowns. and the mandolin and accordion
designs are still in vogue for etamine,
cheviot and similar wooden materials.
The question of sleeves is at present
of paramount Importance. They are
changing in fashion so materially and
are so varied ard diversified in design
that even gowns and bodices made 4
month ago must be entirely "over-
hauled" il one wants to look up TO date
In some cases mere change Of trim
ming and slight Tightening above the
elbow will bring about the desired re-
suit and description of the very new.
est models will. perhaps, suggest few
welcome hints to the economical little
woman who must do her own ripping
and revising.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
PUNS ABOUT WOMEN.


She-'I see they have now n 'woman's
dictionary Do You suppose that diff
fers from any other?" He-"Probably
has more words in it."-Yonkers States
man.
"Your fashionable woman seldom has
a warm heart" "Well. it depends. II
she has plump shoulders she doesn't
mind much about er heart-"-Detroit
Tribune.
When the wife OF man whom you
like catches you in an old morning
gown why does she smile at you so
sweetly and seem to be so fond Of you
N. Y. Press.
She-"Talk about women talking! II
they are any worse than you men are
when there is a campaign then don'l
know a thing" He-"But you must
bear in mind that we only get that way
once in four years."-Indianapolis Jour.
nal.
Mr.. Poeticus (who for the last hall
hour has been reading his latest epic
poem): well, my dear, how do you
think IL goes?" Mrs. Poeticus (who has
been gazing into the glass in an alb.
stracted manner)-"Well. I'm afraid its
q little loose on the shoulder. "-Har.
pers Bazaar.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
AMONG THE POULTRY.

"stunted" fowl better be killed al
once. They are useless.
Feed but one kind of grain at time,
and cover up with light litter.
II living near a market, try turkeys.
Ducks are also profitable.
10th nesting and busting material
should be renewed ut least monthly.
Keep fresh water continually before
the fowls, warmed triie on the colder
mornings.
Select the best layers for breeding
stock. keeping size and color of plumage
o. uniform as possible.
Keep grit of some kind accessible to
the poultry ut all times. This is in
dispcnsable to their well-being.
Corn il probably the best cold-weath-
or food. Feed the kitchen scraps in the
morning in u clean place.
Clean out the litter from under
perches once week. Pack in barrels
with frequent layers OF earth-dry, II
possible.
thoroughbred poultry pay best. Sc
iect your breed, basing judgment upon
shcir characteristics and surroundings,
ana then keep them pure; introduce
new blood every other year.
II Is good policy on general princi-
pies TO give the hens busting over fro
quently with Persian insect powder:
no'd the fowl up side down, and rufIie
,ne feathers the wrong way Rural
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FACTS FOR FARMERS.

The best kind OF bedding for stock
nan be provided with leaves. They pre-
vent draughts along the floor and are
easily handled. Rake them as soon as
they begin 10 fan and store them under
shelter for winter use.
DIR. Galen Wilson says: "All sheep
men will admit in due time that feed and
not breed gives quality tomutton. Nut
ton Is little wanted for local consump-
ton. The demand is for lamb. lambs
and wool occupy the arena, and who
dares say that n l2-pound fleece is not
worth more than a six-pounder?"
Let any farmer who keeps sheep for
the wool they produce estimate its annu-
al value and then compare such value
and lamb, so as 10 determine in which
direction the sheep give the largest
profit and he will not hesitate 10 in.
crease the size of the sheep by improv-
ing with mutton breeds.
The object in pruning grapes is to
get well-formed vine and large yield
of the best fruit. Tvo-thirds of the
years growth should be cut away. II
not severely pruned more fruit will be
grown than can be matured. We must
remember that grapes grow upon the
new wood only. and this years branches
bear next years fruit Let the vines be
trimmed in the autumn.
When little pigs begin TO cot they
sometimes have scours. To pr event tins
the food should be cooked until they get
past the danger stage. No sow having
pigs should be given lop that is sour OF
filthy. Clean, wholesome food. not too
concentrated, and not too much at {
time. is better than feeding a surfeit OF
any and all kinds, that serve no purposs
than 70 do harm or to be wasted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
PROMINENT CITIZENS TALK.
We'll Known Residents OF Cherokee
Add Their Testimony TO Hun
dreds OF Others.
One OF Them "A Minister of the Gospel
Another an ts-Postmast All
Unite In Pronouncing Pink
PMS for Pale People One
OF the Greatest Rene
dies of the Age.



Rev j. B Wiles, minister of the NJ. L.
Church, who has been resident Of Chero.
kee, Kansas for the past fourteen years,
said recently to "A reporter:
about four years ago | was a great suf.
ferer from rheumatism and my condition
became such that could scarcely walk.
lost flesh and suffered untold misery for
many m nths. During that time | tried
several remedies which il was claimed
would cure rheumatism, but got no relief
from any OF them.
"One day my nephew advised me to try
DIR. Williams Pink Pills. a. he stated they
had cured his wife OF sciatica. / seat to the
drug store and got box | had taken only
a few doses OF the pills when began 10 i'm
prove, and when i took the last pill in the
box was cured, and there has been no re-
turn OF the disease since"
Mrs. Nellie Lisenbee, wife Of City Attor-
ney 7. j. Liscntce, OF Cherokee, Kansas, in
an Interview with reporter on July 18TH,
l,G, said 'One year ago last March, had
severe attack of Ia grippe which left me
with serious case of sciatica For several
weeks | suffered intensely and my limbs be-
came so drawn that could not wax. The
family physician was called in but could
give me only temporary relief by injections
of morphine l feared i would become a
helpless invalid for life aud was about to
dt,pdiI VI tNti Dtllk tulf-u NltG ulN unut
advised me 10 try Pink Pills, as they had
cured her Of rheumatism. i sent for a box
at once and com menced their use. / began
To improve Immediately, and by the time l
had taken two boxes OF Pink Pills / was
cured. have felt no pains since about one
year ago."
Ex-Postmaster Joseph Lucas, who Is now
one Of the leading merchants OF Cherokee,
Kansas, has suffered for years W it'll rheuma-
tism. His left arm was so badly affected
that at times he could not use it. He tried
number OF remedies without receiving
any benefit until he commenced using Pink
Pills for Pale People. These pills have eff.
fected "a complete cure in his case and he
thinks there is no medicine like them. MIR.
Lucas carries box of Pink Pills in his
pocket all the time, and says they are q
splendid medicine for all forms OF nervous
ness.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q
conden sed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are an
unfaing specific for such diseases as loco
motor ataxia, partial paralysis, 81. Vitus
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism
nervous headache, the after effect OF Ia
grippe. papitation Of the heart, pale AM
sallow complexious, all forms of weakness
either In male or female. Pink Pills are sold
by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on
recent of price, 20 cents n box. or six boxes
for 81 30 (they are never sold in bulk or by
the 1907, by addressing DR.. Wilianis'
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
NEGOTIATING LAND.
The Principle of Inoc ulation In the Do
main of Agriculture.

Research has demonstrated that tho
soil of our fields is literally teeming
with bacteria, which, according 10 some
recent experiments. may he present TO
the extent of $4,000 900 per gramme
(the one-twenty-sixth part of an ounce
OF soil: and that these bacteria are
largely Instrumental in conducting 10
the successful growth OF vegetation by
preparing, in forms suitable for assimi-
lesion by the plant. the different food
substances IL derives from the soil, says
the Quarterly Review. The latest APP
plcation. in the domain of agriculture,
of the great principle Of incubation,
IL In many respects OF more striking
nature than anything yet accomplished
by this line of research, and consists o.
the incubation OF the soil with pure
cultures OF bacteria for the purpose OF
promoting plant growth.
incubation of soil with these cul-
lures, on a practical scale, may be az.
fected in either Of two ways. First. the
seed of the crop it is desired to inocu.
late may be inoculated before IL il
sown. This is effected by making n
watery solution of the pure cultivation,
immersing the seed in it. and subse-
quently drying IT. or, secondly, il may
be effected by inoculating n quantity OF
fine sand or earth in the same way. and
then spreading il over the field and sub
sequently working il into the soil 10
depth of about three inches. Natural
ly, point of considerable interest Is
the economic question of the cost OF
such treatment. 1t is interesting to
learn that this is extremely moderate.
as the expense OF inoculating field in
this way amounts to the very moderate
sum of five shillings per acre. This can
not be regarded as expensive, and con-
trasts favorably with the expense OF
heterogeneous fertilizers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
PEOPLE OF THE WC3LD.

Adelina Patti has been given the free.
dom of the town of Brecon in Wales be
cause of her benefactions to her neigh.
bors.
Jean de Monsters, Marquis de Merlin.
vile, who has just married Miss Gwen
dolen Caldwell, the Washington heiress,
II the head of n distinguished French
family that owns an estate in Limousin
which has not changed hands since the
thirteenth century.
lola says he likes the bicycle for the
forgetfulness it bestows. He says II
is all nonsense for him to take walks a,
recreation, because he keeps right OF
thinking. but with the wheel he goes
like the wind. he no longer thinks ant
the exercise gives him absolute repose
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
FOODS FOR POULTRY.
why 1t Il More Advantageous to Feed
Everything Dry.

why IL IL More Advantag eous to Feed
Everything Dry.
The natural food of fowls is composed
of seeds, insects and grass. In the do
mestic condition we allow grain. grass
and meat. Turkeys and chickens drink
very little water when feeding, and
even ducks and geese resort to water
when feeding sometimes, in order to
wash their bills more than to drink.
Gays the Poultry Keeper.
This brings up the question of the
propriety of feeding soft food. 1t is
known that ground grain absorbs a
large volume of water. and when the
mixture is apparently dry, quite large
proportion of water exists in il, though
more so when the mixture is very moist
and sloppy. 1t is mo-; beneficial water.
as the results are sometimes injurious.
bowel disease and indigestion prevail
ing.
1t is better to feed all food dry, il
possible, and keep n trough full Of wa
ter where the fowls can take what
quantity they desire. Even ground
food may be given in dry condition.
the different substances used being
thoroughly mixed and placed in a
trough. When chicks are fed they
have cornmeal moistened several times
day, and bowel disease results simply
because too much water is forced upon
them in the food. The fowls never re-
sort to wet food when they can get dry
kinds. and this is matter that deserves
attention.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
ART IN AGRICULTURE.
II 10 Coming to BE Quite an Important
Elevating Factor.

Elevating FACTOR.
Art in agriculture is coming to be
more and more noticeable every day
With the advent of new methods, i'm.
proved implements and wider knowl'
edge Of the field. the agriculturist Is
rising higher in the field of useful or
ornamental art as the years go by. We
may say that sharp competition is nc
small factor in this progressive move
ment, says the agricultural student.
Take, for example, the manner in which
certain products are prepared for the
open market. The improvement in the
condition of certain dairy products and
fruit on market in the last few years
Is truly wonderful. The reason, OF
course. is that people always buy that
article which is put up in the most
tasteful and attractive style. and are
willing to pay little more for it. With
this change comes a more wholesome
effect upon the article itself. and dis
ease is much less disseminated through
food at the present time than formerly.
Greater precautions are taken now
than ever before in preventing the
spread Of contagious diseases in this
manner. and with the increase in the
size Of the cities and the greater liabl-
ity to ill-health. these precautions can
not be observed too carefully. Thus
the agriculturist, to be successful, must
keep right up TO date in his readings
and methods.-Mrror and Farmer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27

the ct Of a gown or the success of a dinner
party, but think they have no time to bestow
upon the health and physical soundness
which are absolutely necessary to happy
wifehood and motherhood
Any weakness or disease Of the delicate
special organs Of her SCI totally units a wo-
man to be wife or mother. II is woman's
primary duty to be strong and healthy in a
womanly way Careful living and judicious
treatment will certainly and completely
eradicate these delicate complaints.
A complete and practical treatise on this
subject with care full professional advice and
suggestions for self-treatment are contained
In The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser" by r. ". Pierce, NJ D., chief
consulting physician Of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y. This
Iooopage illustrated book will be sent pa
pef-bound absolutely free for cost Of mail.
ing only ~ one cent stamps, or cloth bound
for 81 stamps. Address DR.. Pierce, a. above.
d.. Pierce has given q lifetime to the
study Of womcn's diseases, and has had as
wide practical experience In this particular
Geld a. any living physician. His "Favorite
Prescription" - . perfect and scientific
emedy for diseases Of the feminine organs.
II II the only medicine devised for this
particular purpose BY IN educated and
skilled physician. Il II positive and
permanent cure ~ attested by more than
alnev thousand grateful women.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27

During the last year no less than TO-.
600 American horses have been sold In
Loadon alone. A large number are
used for the omnibuses and street cars.
The cabmaster and smaller dealer pro
fess not to touch them, the former be.
lieving, and possibly rightly. that tn.
majority Of foreign borses are some
what soft, while, as a rule, he declares
that at his price he can get plenty Of
well-bred.English horses. and that they
do his work very we'll. The fact il. how.
ever, that there are almost as many
American horses dra wing cabs as Amer
lean subjects riding 10 them. After
American and Canadian horses have
changed hands under the hammer they
are resold without anything being said
about their nationality. They get into
the country and add to the difficulties
and perplexities Of the breeder.-Lon'
don Field.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
FASHIONABLE CLOTHES.

Small boys REFERS of kersey or chin
chilla cloth, in blue, brown. gray. red
or tan. with pearl or gold buttons.
Revers of white mouseline and cloth
Of gold embroidered in white and light
colored pearl and crystal beads.
Evening waists consisting OF blouse
front and puff sleeves Of chiffon and
corselet and bolero Of satin or velvet.
Very high ribbon collars overtoPped
by a mousseline frill that does not sue
coed in hiding quite all Of the stock.
Corsalet belts and stock collars hav-
ing one side fastened under lace roeettes
conferred with buttons apparently jew
eled.
Fur-trimmed suits having a bolero
and collar OF fur with vest Of white satin
gold. braided. covered o. jabotsd with
lace.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
APPLE BARREL PRESS.

Of barrels. We find In American
Gardening a sketch Of homemade
press which hardly needs to be de-
scribed. An iron rod is bent to the
curve of the barrel and its lower end
turned over a hook under the lower
edge of the barrel. The lever at the top
and block of wood, to be used first
fatwise and then edgewise, complete
the outfit. The lever can be raised or
lowered by the nut on the end Of the
iron rod
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
KEEP THEM SCRATCHING.
., L. the Hest Way to Exercise Poultry N
tho Winter.


The sketch herewith shows the sec
ond. best" scratch room for my fowls
this winter. which proved SO useful last
season. A frame l2x16 feet OF posts
poles and brush. and upon the brush
roof. fodder piled deep will be the style
~ II. The north and west will be-
banked with bound bundles OF the fod-
der. the east end will be against the
west end OF the main poultry house, and
the south, which is the front. Will be
muslin covered. The muslin breaks
the wind and cold from them. and al
lows the sun to shine in across the
whole floor. The muslincovered door
opens into the room from the yard.
This for my make-shift scratch-room.
Besides this ] have a permanent
scratch-room, which is very necessary
part of the poultry plant. This is upon
the east end of the poultry house. y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-11-27

The above class OF scientists recognise
and have repeatedly borne testimony, 10 thu
efficacy OF HOstctter's Stomach Bitters e. 3
reredy and preventive OF fever and sgue.
rheumatism, want OF vigor, liver complaint
and some other ailments and infrm con-
ditions Of the system. Experience and OBJ
servatlon have taught them lis value. They
but echo the verdict long since pronounced
by the public and the press. Only the b.
nighted now are ignorant OF Americas
tonic and Alternative.