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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12
Taken For n Kicker.

The proprietor of the railroad restau-
rant spotted him at once as kicker and
was ready for him as he approached the
lunch counter.
"Any sandwiches" queried the trav-
eler as he cast his eyes around
Eyes, sir. Here are some made in the
year 1910, and can guarantee them as
having been fully petrifed for the last
five years"
"And fried cakes?'
Eyes, few. 1 am saving them to
sell to the government for grapeshot in
case Of war, but I'll let you have two
or three if you are suffering"
Thanks, " replied the traveller, with
genial smile. IL presume can get a
cup of coffee hcre?"
"You can get q cup of liquid made Of
chicory, beans and sawdust. Some folks
call it coffee, believe. You don't ex-
pect to find anything decent to cat
and drink in a railroad restaurant, Of
Tcourse "
~ have always enjoyed my meals in
such places, quietly replied the trav-
eler.
GOu haveP'
Certainly. That is one reason
travel so much. get tired of the first
class hotels in New York Have you
any eggs which We're boiled during the
Revolutionary warp
"N-no, SIR"
ANY cold chicken left over from the
Mexican WARP
Great Scott, nor'
''No butter of the brand of 1902"
''For the lands sake, but what kind
of man are you?" gasped the proprie-
tor
What sort Of man did you take me
for?'
"a kicker, Of course. :"
Sorry very sorry. No, never
kick. Please hand me some of the sand
witches, and if you have piece of pie
made about the time of Lees surrender
pass it along and set your own price. "
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12
He WINS n Failure.

81 have come" he began to the box
ing instructor, as he picked up five
ounce glove and drew it on his right
hand, 81 have come to get few lessons
in boxing. I'll take ABOUT six lessons
and then sail in and lick chap who
got my girl away from me. What's the
Atirst thing to be done?"
''To see if you have the necessary
sand" was the reply. lever have
fght?"
NO"
Ever get q smash ON the nose?"
"Never."
"Then you can't tell how you would
act. Put on the other glove and square
off at me. Hands up. Now, then, I'M
agine I'm the chap who cut you out
Do you feel mad?"
"Furiously mad"
"Want to do me up?"
eyes, want to paralyze you"
"All right; go in"
Ten minutes later the young man sat
up and looked around in a daZed way
and asked what had happened.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12

and throwed the chromeo into the
river"
'But why did they get mad at their
husbands2'
"Oh, we got together and voted to
buy an eight day clock fur the homeliest
woman in the settlement. and the
blamed thing has passed, around -four
times over, and has had seven of the
days and most of'the wheels kicked but
of it. Guess you'll either hev to ride on
about eight miles farther or take to the
woods, stranger. - rJr
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12
He Was Too Smart.

y, Customer-What have ye got in the
shape Nv apples?
Smart Clerk-Several things, uncle.
We have peaches, lemons, oranges and
potatoes, all in the shape of apples more
or less.
Customer-So 1 see. Got er monkey
in the shape nv human bein, too, but
I amt lookin fer no menagerie, so I'll
trade somewhat else Brooklyn Life.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12
land NO sAND?"

AND HAVE NO SAND"
"Why, tapped you ON the pose,"
replied the instructor.
"And what did do?"
"Startcd to run, and hityou behind
the ear, and you laid down."
"And have no sand?"
about as much as a spring lamb.
There's pail of water and q sponge
over there, and here's your coat and
vest. My terms are So per lesson, sand
-or no sand. Thanks. Please shut the
outside door when you go down."
NJ. QUAD.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12
Be Sure You Are Right

mpure, your appetite falling, your nerves
weak. YOU may be sure that Hoods Sarsapar-
lila is what you need Then take no substl-
tute. insist upon Hoods and only Hoods.
This is the medicine which has the largest
Al les in the world. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is
the One True Blood Purifier.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12

Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, l54 Fort street,
from $l.00 per week up.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-09-12

HOOPS PMS are prompt, cillciept, always
reliable, easy t0Nukc, easy to operate.
Evening star., 1896-12-12

.his place, few nights ago which was well At
'.ldeu Atteg the rendition of the pr,rran n ~,
- ''i"h WIS taken for the silDpori n
'he Michiean University Biiie chair "
,c 81 ii'e oincrrs chosen at the annual meetIn..
i 'nc sIate grange. held In Raittmorr on TneSi, =
ana Wednesday. are the following from mis- count,
ne. = D. Blrdeite, chaplain; W f. I.rnwn cat.
lnitiee. '' vi 'A''u''N' com
A series of revival meetings have been II, ,,ro,
Itss az the Baptist Church this nlace iurin., ~,
present Week, The resident pastor Roy / n Ngi.
noofhe being assisted 10y Pastor RavfieId of cal
ther>burg. ." VI 'hi
considerable uneasiness is manifested ,t,ons s.l
ers IN irult trees in this county over Tho de -,
OF case recently tried before a ustic. a, ~
pace IN Frederick city. IL appears that Law Wa
asSed ny the last legislature of MARYLAND proyi Ia
S mat an frlt trees received I'm this state from,
n'. e states must lie accompanied by a certittcat,.
ir"ih government official 10 the cct that ~.
are absolutely free from disease In tho CrI,I /
tas'' III Is alleged the trees were sold Wi hout tb
necessary certificate and the magistrate dismiss.,I
li, case on the ground that they were uula f,
SOFA. and that the money due On Them ,ouId M,
nor APPEAR {" be generally known among dealers
anu agents for nurseries outside th stat, AMI m,
iead 10 many contested cases
n"iahi ana tolie Zoe of Virginia charged With
lieall, at Hunting nm Church on Sun,i,y MIN,
LAST made their escape acrpss TN. potorua,. and
hsd not az latest accounts been captured The Al
iatr TOOK place AT the close Of the services and
aheh tbe minister stepped down from the pulpit
ne was brutaily assaulted bv tho two men and
bauly wounded about the face aud lead. Great in
disnafloh Is expressed at the outrage.
iue county commissioners. actin. a. A hoard Of
control ana review on the new sSinent Of real
estate and personal property will ON th. 10th IN
trict, No IL, and those from Bethesda district Nn
Z. on the 2sth instant
Evening star., 1896-12-12
DROOkLAND.

Miss Rose Sullvan. who has been spending some
time in Baltimore, has =, tnrI,ed 10 her hou. On
Quincy street.
There was pleasant gathering "Wednesday might
ar the college in lexington the occasion being 4
party given by Mrs Amelia Lewis TO her SISTER
Mrs Leidinger. The guests included the pupils of
the college and many friends from Washington and
vicinity. The musical and literary program fur
nsshed during the evening was thoroughly enioy,-l
Mr. Humphrey Of Washington sang several solos
Miss Gould aud Prof Roth played plano duets
Miss Lamar delighted all with her r.ritatinns
while Mrs Parsons gave much pleasure with vocal
we'd
The Young ladies Of the college will be at home.
TO their frieads Friday evenings.
Many of the students of the university will be
leaving shortly TO Spend the Christmas holidays AT
trir respective hon es
There was n large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the students of the Catholic University Thur ada \
evening in Mcmahon Hall. TO inaugurate the first
literary and social club of the university Much
interest was taken In the election Of officers which
suited as follows: President, Dr. Francis r.
Duffy of Toronto Canada; vice president, J. u.
Mott of Los Angeles, Cal; secretary. Francis T.
tIuilfolle OF Waterbury. Conn; treasurer. James J.
lajoe of Havana, Cuba. The executive COMMITTEES
was elected. consisting of two representatives from
each Of the several departments the unirer-
sity. as follows: Mr. William Scott. Ii. !. .
or san Ant"illo. Texas, representing the de-
partmcut of law and social Science and Mr. wta
7. eastman Of Bcston. formerly of Harvard; Rev
Joseph H. o'Ncil and Rev. Joseph H. TrttsIna.
representing the divinity department: Mr.. Thomas
McIishe of New York and John l.. Murray repre-
senring tine department Of philosophy.
Dr. Williams has returned from lengthy visit
10 his home IN North Carolina
Rehearsa now in progress for tbs Christ
mas eItert tainments. which Will be given the
Methodist and Baptist churches during the christ
holidays.
At the recent meeting of the wootiburn Citizens
Association many matters Of Importance We're dis
cussed.
Evening star., 1896-12-12
HNATTSVILLE.

Justice Bailey Yesterday sentenced Thomas Dav-
age. colorcd. TO twelve months In the house OF
correction. II that few nights ago some
broke into the store of George Holmes Mt Land
over and made away with several pairs of boots.
Later on a paic of the boots stolen from Mr.
Holmes found in the possession Of Davage.
Upon being arrested he admitted taking them. and
when brought trial pleaded guilty to the charge
of housebreaking.
Tlomls Thomas another colored youth, also
brought before Justice Bailey, charged with steal
ing several lanterns from the baltimore and Po-
tomdc railroad al Laud,N station, and was sent TO
the house of reformation until Oi age.
A very interesting and hotly contested case was
tried before Justice Carr yesterday afternoon and
evening. On the I'D OF last month a dog belong
ing to Dr. A. IL. Lee of Berwyn Heights attacked
by her father and friend she sued Ir. Lee
peared that while passing along the street in front
of DR.. Lees house Miss Sim encountered the dog
He dia tcy aad witl.olt any provocation sprans
forward, biting her just above the knee, in con
sequence of which she confined TO her home for
several weeks, during which time, # Is alleged.
she suffered great physical and mental pain. The
defense claimed that il mere scratch in
icted hy the dog and that Miss Sims suffering. IL
any. resu Ted from the application of tobacco, tur-
pcntine and ammonia 10 the wound After "A mum
Der of skirmishes. involving point to the adj
miSsibility of cvidencc between the opposing coun
sci and several lengthy speeches, the was
brought 20 close. Justice Carr reserving his de-
cison for thrce days.
Evening star., 1896-12-12
FALLS CHURCH.

Miss Addic Mae Spofford. Mr.. and Mrs. $. II.
Newton and Mr. Geo. X. TEorne of this town at
tended the crystal wedding reception of Mr. and
Mrs. Watson at their home, No. 1124 Sth street
northwest, Tuesday evening. The reception was a
very elaborate affair and the evening pleas
anty spent by all the guests Many handsome
presents Were received 10y Mr.. and Mrs. Watson,
Im,HS which was a piano During the evening
several telegrams received from absent friends.
The elegantly decorated with flowers OF
every description and fine surner was served.
Among the other guests present were Mrs. J. A.
Stuart. mother of Mrs. Watson. with her daughter,
Miss JIia, of Harper's Ferry; Miss Laura '.
Strider of Pitzburg Pa. John Stuart OF California
and Mr.. ami Mrs. A. X. Raymond Mr. and Mrs.
q. " Welsh, Mr.. and Mrs.. Charles Horton Mr..
and Mrs. Brown. Mrs Annie Watson Mrs James
Wisgintos. Mrs ]. r. walker Miss Emma Aisop,
Miss l.. oIIare. Misses Ada and May Rouse.
Misses Lillian and Edith Watson. MeSsrs J. H.
s A. Todd, George Stieful Albert Rouse, Harry
Watson
Fellows Thursday night the third degree of the or
der conferred on one candidate and one apiica,
ii for membership received. The ledge VIII
nominate officers at the next meeting and :he un-
written work of the order will be fully eHempii-
fed by Mr.. q. a. Drummer. past grand
The electric cars are now running regularly 10
East End depot.
The m,lnhers of Crescent Lodge of Junior Order
of American Mechanics will present the public
school of the town with large American nag.
Ar a meeting of the Democratic Club Tuesday
night Mr. John NJ Newton iniorsed for post
MASTER of the town should the Office be declared
vacant and Thursday u delegation Of his friends
wlired on Congressman Meredith, who. II is under
stood. promised to go TO the department with them
Saturday. n.,, r,
Messrs T. NJ Thorne, Rev. ID. l.. Rathbun, r.
II Robertson G. W. Hawxhurst and Mrs. ): t.
Bailey represented the Grand Lodge of Good TEN
plars of Virginia in the annual session of the Ma
tional Anti-Saloon League, which closed its ses-
sion in Washington Thursday. Rev : T. ship
man represented the District conference of the
NJ II Church Mr. Hawxhurst and Mr.. Shipman
were placed on the board of direction lor the en-
suing year. -. =. .t p,.s
bytprian Church "Wednesday night MeSsrs T. H.
Ruxton F. c. Hough and Dr. Geo. H. fadeiy We're
elected additional elders of the church
~. reading rooms of the young men, recently
established by Il number of the young men OF we
town are nulnerously attended every night
Miss Nollie Newman. who has been visiting her
sister Mrs A. X. Raymond of Washington mas
returned home. - ,.s. -, ,,, r,,;,
Stuart of Har,ers Ferry are the guests or MISS
The Missionary Society of the NJ f. Church
Will meet at the residence of Mrs. W. l. swlGSelt
JY,,rs,iay December 81; luncheon in the morning
and session of the society in the afternoon
Evening star., 1896-12-12
GAlTHERSBURG,

large trooI of gypsies are in camp near town
and subjects of much interest to the horse
traders chicken fighters and sportsmen who pride
themselves fine dogs The fortune teller is also
part of the troop and there have been a great
number Of young people hand daily seeking in
formation to the future.
Rev. and Mrs. James d. Rayfeld of the Baptist
Mission We're Unexpectedly called upon by a party
OF members of the Germantown congregation Wed
nesday afternoon Each laden with some
thing for the larder the favorite sieed and the
donations collectively guarantee abundant sup
ply of the necessities of life for the entire winter
Master Fred Church. grandson of Mr.. c. ~F Shaw
had serious accident. As he riding in a
wheelbarrow he accidentally was thrown out against
a porch sustaining severe cut in the face DIR.
j. ii. Mccormick had to sew the wound up, and the
little fellow has suffered much pain
Mr.. William Ricketts, lost a little boy with dipil-
iberia Thursday. Dr.. E. G. Etchson, the attending
physician pronounced the case a violent and
contagious form. The funeral Friday WAS there
fore, private, and preeaution against the spread
of the disease Prof. +. l.. Amss closed the public
school Friday. This child Is the fifth Mr.. Ricketts,
has lots with diphtberia.
Rev. VIM. ID. Bell, who was vicioUsly assaulted
last Sunday by the Coe brothers at Hunting HILL
has recovered from his injuries and expects fill
his pulpit tomorrow, usual. Deputy Sheriff Hor-
ton G. Thompson and Constable John A. Selby are
close In pursuit of his assaiiants though they are
still at large, having escaped the Potomac
river into Virginia.
Evening star., 1896-12-12
SUBURBAN NE W S
HYATTSVlI.LE.

The l. o. G. T. met last Tuesday evening at the
and Mrs. Kretchmar and Albert Mofatt were pro
posed for membership and elected. The new mem
bers will be initiated at the next meeting. which
will be held the second Tuesday in January.
Miss Rosa c. Wilson. lately the guest Of the
Misses Carr, Is visiting friends in Washington.
Miss Nellie Hyatt of lower Prince Georges il
the guest of Miss Cooke.
The Hyattsville Progressive Eachre Club was
entertained Wednesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
John G. Holden the residence of Mr.. f. A
Holden. At the conclusion of the card playing
refreshments were served There were present DR..
and Mrs. Joseph r. Owens, MIR. and. sMrs. X. f.
White. Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. and l.. L. Holden, Mr..
and Mrs. L. II. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs H. W.
Cove, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Robinson Mr. and Mrs.
II. &. Whiting, Mrs. Charles H. Welch, DR.. Charles
A. Wells the Mt1pes Scioepf and Miss Moran.
Considerable dissatisfaction is evinced on ac-
count of the removal Of ties, rails and other rail
road materials from this vicinity to the District
line. 1t is generally thought that this action
the part of the Columbia and Maryland Railroad
Company would indicate that the policy the
company is to complete the road within the Dis
in ubcyance for indefinite period. On the other
the read Is completed within the District
1t will he only question Of few weeks before it
is extended to Hyattsville. and that the removal
of building materials indicates nothing a de-
sire the part OF those conducting the company $
affairs to economze by making of what has
already been purchased. thereby saving cash cx-
penditures.
Evening star., 1896-12-12
ROCKVILLE.

Acting under :Nlaw passed by the last LEGISLATURE
n, Narv,and TO bring before farmers useful in
formation. an institute will be held at the court
house This place on Tuesday, the I'd instant,
,nen;ns. at 10 am, with the following program
.Jnsect Pests and Plant Diseases and How to COM
hat Thap Professor W. q. johnson, state en-
,on,o,u-fsr: Poultry on the Farm, George o.
Bruy,n, esq, president American Poultry Ass"cia-
t;op At 1870 p.m-'-The Condition Of Our Farm
-ers and Methods Of Relief. Professor John LIAM
uton d,partu,ent Of agriculture of Pennsyiyania; |;
..Datryirs for Profit s. F. Barrier, practical
dairyn,a,1 near Harrisburg, Pa. Admission free
and all farmers are invited to attend.
In the orphans court Thursday the last VIII ana
f.sfau aues,t Of Ursula L. Brense, deceased were al
n itiaI 10 r,rohatc and record and letters testl-
mentary on said estate We're granted 10 Mary T.
Tal,ier the executrix Lamed in the VIII. Cor
,,eIius n Noxley, executor OF George NJ. Moxlcy,
deceased filed list of debts due and an inventory
lied Inv the court sell the whole Of the personal
nrorsrty at either public or private sale. Wn
i;iei, was appointed administrator OF VIM Rich
d. ceased bond being fixed at $4,000. r. Lloyd
Fawes.tt executor Jarrett Lee, deceased received
on order to dlstrihute the assets In his hands among
the creditors OF deceased The court ratified and
tsntirnled the audit In the personal estate Of Zach
arah T.. Aiagrader. deceased. and ordered the
administrator 10 pay all claims as per said ault.
The clerk OF the circuit court has issued marriage
licenses TO the following parties: Alfred NJ Earp
and Mal,el Chaney: Henry H Lixcar and Dera c.
vaa Haxn; Edward Sims and EnmA Adams.
The C. W. B. II. Auxiliary, OF which Mrs Frahk
Higgins ID president. gave an Interesting musical
and literary entertainment at the Christian Church.
Evening star., 1896-12-12

Notwithstanding the present somewhat
shattered condition of the company, the
Morton Cadets will defend the champion
ship title at the next interstate drill where
ever II may be held. and Captain Shilling
will be at their head.
+ Amuteur Rifle Club.
The Amateur Rifle Club at its last meet
ing extended until January the time tina,
persons may join charter members. A
committee, consisting of Messrs. Holt Far
row ana Gheen, was appointed to arrange
Tor the building of shooting house to
be twelve feet by sixteen feet in dimen-
sions. at the range of the club A report
OIL the Thanksgiving day shoot was sub
mitted. the members expressing them
ana the targets. The shooting master has
already begun preparations for a competi-
ton to be held Christmas day.
To Promote General Efficiency.
The subcommittee of the committee of
officers selected to devise a plan for in
creasing the general efficiency of the bri-
gade has been completed as follows: Mai.
winthrop Alexander, inspector general
chairman; Maj. Richard A. O'Brien, I'd
Battalion, and Capt James L. Mock, ad-
jutant I'd Regiment. report is to be
made to meeting of officers, which will
probabiy be held Thursday evening of mex;
week.
Notes.
The officers school of Company A, "a
Battalion, has discontinued its sessions
until after January 1 next.
First Lieut. William E. Harye- Com
pany A, Engineer Corps is expected to
reach the city this evening. after an alb
sence of several months in California and
the west on a business trip.
The basket ball team of Company A, I'd
Battalion, will meet the team of the Bal
timore Y. M. G. A. in Baltimore January
10. A return game is to be played in this
city two weeks later
Capt Edgar A. Shilling of Company A.
3D. Battalion. was married Wednesday
bachelor to benedict during the week was
Sergt H II. Leizear of the Engineer
Corps.
Second Lieut. Frederick G. stutz com
manding Company d. Sd Battalion, has re-
quested that an election for captain and
first lieutenant of that company be ordered
for Tuesday evening, December %, at 1880
o'clock.
Certain members of the Engineer Corps
are wondering to the whereabouts of
the copies of general orders No 10 that
should be allotted to the command. The
corps received no direc tions in regard to
the presentation Monday last and for that
reason several prize winners failed to put
in an appearance.
The National Guard Athletic Association
has made extensive improvements to the
gymnasium Among other things the walls
nave been WainScoted, more lights have
been placed in position and the roof kalso-
mined. 1t is expected that additional ap-
paratus will be secured in the near future.
For the purpose of perfecting themselves
in bayonet drill and the general handling
of the rifle, certain members of Company
A, Sd Battalion, have organized a special
drill squad Serst. Paul Brandt is in com
mand and the members are Sergt Shilling,
Corps. Houchen, McCurdy. Brown. Lacy
and Albert and Privates Heron. Forney,
Taite Molkow, Chisholm and Brewer
Evening star., 1896-12-12
BRIGHTWOOD.

Last night the Brghtwood Glee and Social Clui,
held a meeting at the home of the Misses Winett
on 9th street. The evening spent very socia-
bly, in progressive euclre and OTHER games. Those
present were Misses Nellie. George and Evelyn
Willett, Mabel and Maggie MacElwee. Sadie Har-
mon and Messrs. Joseph WaIsmith, James Graves
and others.
Thursday night a rather interesting character
fell Into the kind hands of Policeman Mitchell of
this beat. An old eolored man, with gray hair and
beard, exceedingly feeble from what he declared
has been one of the most wretched travels Of "a
poor Old soul.' who has been about the neighbor-
hood for several days, was sent to the aims house
20 spend the brief balancc Of his life He claimed
that he was seventy live years Of age and his name
was Aaron Kenny. 1t seems that he was born In
Alabama. which state he was forced to leave some
three years more ago, slowly making his way to
Richn,end and then to Montgomery county, Md,
where he has been for some time. anil where as
l,e claims, he was run over by q foarhorse team,
wagon loaded with corn. His appearance seemed
to he evidence Of lis story Coffee and a sandwich
were given him before he carried to the sta
tion house In the patrol wagon.
The sick are unimproyed. except Mr.. Joseph Wal
smith, who has entirely recovered. Miss Gayten
10 apparently the same, and Rev. aeeds little hoy
worse,
very wcii-attenaed meeting Of the Junior