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Evening star., 1896-02-29

He pointed at the lad, who, with streaming
eyes, was throwing wild flowers on the COW
cred body. The feeble child looked up. He
walked manfully to ehis, mothers murderer.
II dunno" said the hoy, slowly, ''Ill try.
! ! hain't got anybody e!se" he sObbed
Strange to say, Grizzly Jim kept his word.
A claim was duly flied at the land office in
the name of Jim Coster, in trust for Weo
and Bub Korall No better claim has been
entered; Oklahoma respects the baby boom
Now it befell that Jims three companions
were shot for theft next day in Oklahoma
by vigilance committee, and Jim ponder
ed much upon this fact when he heard it.
I'D hev been fout,"sshe muttered; .the
The dark deed he did and the shame of
it proved his angels. In wild lives like his
this sometimes happens, and in Justice to
our border life be it said that such trans
formations always command the reverence
they deserve.
It was not past midsummer. yet rude
cabin, plastered with mud, had risen in
"Wee Valley" A baby cir! plays at the
door, A sad-eyed, sickly boy watches her
as he cuts seed potatoes for Jim, their
guardian to plant. Both children look well
fed and are well dressed. Wee is scru-
pulously clean and Bub is conscientiously
mended.
When the new school house opened in
the fall Bub and Wee formed the primary
class and it is rumored that Grizzly Jim
has partially consented to be superfntend-
ent of the Sunday school where the yellow
haired girl plays the melodeon.
CThe end)
Evening star., 1896-02-29
BRIDES AND FLOWERS.
Objection is Made to Blooms With
Strong OdOrs.

Objection is Made to Blooms With
Strong OdOrs.
From the New York Tribune
''In the matter of perfume" said a florist,
Il have learned the Importance of what
seems trivial thing by catering to the
tastes of brides. When woman is going
to be married she IS strung up to a high
pitch of nervous excitement, and an extra
whiff of perfume will sometimes cause her
to faint Don't put in any flower with an
odor,' is frequently the instruction get for
bridal bouquet. This is the cause Of the
great demand for orchids, expensive as
they are, for brides flowers. Even the sub
tie, hardly noticeable perfume of the lilies
of the valley, which are charming for a
shower boquet, is objected to by some In
Paris orchids, and orchids alone, are used
for brides bouquet but such a bouquet
as they make there, duplicated here would
cost over 500. We generally manage to
put in little spray of orange blossoms in
every brides bouquet, unless expressly de-
sired not to do SO, but the chief place in
which orange blossoms are used now is in
the newspaper accounts of weddings. The
reporters conclude that brides ought to
wear orange flowers, IL they don't. Bride
roses, white and scentiess, are popular for
bridal flowers, but lilies of the valley. un-
obtrusive and delicate, slipping out OF their
little green sheaths, with few orchids
grouped with them, to give the whole form
and character, are in exquisite taste"
Evening star., 1896-02-29
THE KNITTED WAISTCOATs.
Revival of a Smart Fashion First In.
trOduced in Italy.

Revival of Smart Fashion First In.
trOduced in Italy,
From the Queen.
The new silks lately introduced for cro-
cheting and knitting fashionable waist
coats forcibly recall the shimmering ones
donned by our great-grandmothers and
most likely worked by themselves in faint
imitation of the gorgeous articles worn by
men during several centuries The modern
knitter will probably shrink from wing
with the patient skill of the women of a
former age, but we may depend on the
handwriting machines and manufacturers
marvellous adaptations of the once gaudy
craze. Here is an example of snowy
waistcoat lost in 17l2 by Mrs. Beale
and described by Malcolm as knitted
with green silk and gold and silver flowers
all over 1t, further ENLARGED with about
fourteen yards Of gold and silver thick
lace. This smart fashion was probably
first introduced from Italy, the country of
gold and silver weaving. In fact, there Is
at the South Kensington Museum a coat
of Italian origin belonging to the seven
teenth century, and similar to a cardigan
without pockets. 1t is knitted in pale blue
stocking web. set off in front and at the
back with wide bands Of flowers and scrolls
wrought er tireiy in gold and silver, but
whether knitted with the silk or grated
on the webbing is not easy to ascertain
through the bad light and glass door. These
designs extend about two inches from the
shoulder seams down to three inches from
The edge, which is knitted with three sets
of dice pattern. The somewhat full sleeves
are headed with several rows of garter
stitch, and finished Off with gauntlet cuffs
displaying the fancy device. Blue silk binds
the neck and the fronts, over which are
either worked close buttonholes or sewn
blue and tinsel buttons surrounded with
the Greek pattern in chain stitch.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
LOW RENTS IN LONDON.
In the English Metropolis Liyinr in
Cheaper Than In New York.
From ha Crit

In the English Metropolis Living In
Cheaper Than In New York.
From the Critic.
The London Daily Graphic, in comment
ing upon paragraph which appeared in
this column some time ago concerning the
pay of literary workers, smiles at the idea
OF 5000 year being regarded as a small
income. I never said that it was small in
come. What l did say was that it was
small in proportion to the demands upon it.
1t would be good pay for a bachelor, but
not for gentleman of family. The Graphic
closes its remarks by saying: 1--WE know of
scores OF literary workers in London who
In the historic phrase of the cabman, wish
that they had half the complaint of the
Eew paupers of New York" From the
Graphic's point of view. 5000 year is q
good deal of money, for the Graphic is q
London paper. and $500 a year in London
is equal to 5000 in New York. A family
man with $500 year in this city cannot
afford to live in house. as have said be-
fore; in London he could afford a very good
house. l know Of one man of letters in
London. for example, who has a house that
would be proud to live in, and all he pays
Is ESQ year. This may not include rates
and taxes[I hope for the sake of the land
lord that it does not-but even with those
expenses added the rent would be rretty
low. Where in New York could he get a
house or even fiat for such price?
Evening star., 1896-02-29

the baby boomer. The child's big violet
eyes looked confidingly upon that repro
bate.
"Df me dink-o-watah" The tiny face
puckered as if it were going to cry, then
controlled itself bravely. Where's num-
mer?'
For the first time the thought of that
de stardly shot crossed Grizzly Jims mind.
He was SO used to deeds of violence that
they did not easily prick his leather con-
science. What could he do before a baby ?
Bravado was useless. He looked into the
trusting face of the three-year-old girl.
Then he did the only thing he could. He
tC ok from his holster tin canteen, went
to the brook and returned.
Tank Co.," cooed the baby. Then after
a short pause, during which hundred ex-
repassed the mans dark face, the child
went on:
Take me down, Use tired"
The strong hand tenderly unstrapped the
baby girl and he took her in his arms to
set her on the ground; but she clung to his
neck.
"Youse goody man; tiss me-
Why was it that Grizzly Jim unconscious
mouth and wiped his stained lips upon his
sleeve and blushed-yes, blushed-before he
touched Wees peach-like cheek?
Use so tired-Jerry jigsled me. Where's
mCmmer? l tink do to sleep" And there
and then Wee laid her curly head upon
the rough corduroy shoulder and went to
sleep as if upon her mothers breast.
wall, Jim, you're euchered this trip, an
no mistake-I wonder whar the boys be!'
muttered the man as he carefully sat down
upon a stone He looked at the sleeping
child in his arms. In his belt were two
pistols and bowie knife. At his feet was
a rifle. Yet never had he been SO disarmed
since-since baby Of his own had nestled
thereon, SO many years ago. What wild
night that was, when he had kicked his
sick wife senseless for throwing the whisky
out of the window; had given his baby
girl one last hasty kiss and had ridden
away never to return. Afterward he read
in a paper that the baby died in a week
1t was twenty years since he had held a
baby, and all that time he had never re-
ceived from any creature a touch of con-
fidence or love.
II couldn't hev killed this critters NAM
Evening star., 1896-02-29
NEW DEVICE OF STREET FAKIRs.
A Crowd Was Soon Collected and a
Lively Business Followed.

A Crowd Wns Soon Collected and a
Lively business Followed.
From the New Haven Register.
Street fakirs always have a novelty to
catch the eye of the public. A number of
these wandering merchants have recently
visited New Haven. One of the schemes
used to draw a crowd is worthy of men,
ton. Here it Is: An aged man was leading
a child, clad in rags, down Chapel street,
one cold night recently. Every few min
utes the child would stop and utter feeble
cry as If to resist. The strong arm of the
man hurried the poor little one on. Then
a few tears could be seen finding their way
down the small face. When Orange street
was reached the little creature made an
outcry. A tall, slender, and smooth-faced
young man, evidently touched by the pa
thettc sight grabbed the old man by the
arm and exclaimed:
What do you mean by having that poor
little child out on the street on cold night
like this? It's almost freezing"
It's cold" the little one interposed.
None of your business" was the harsh
reply of the old man. He then started to
go: The young man prevented this. He
said:
stop. Out with your story. think you
stole the child
Il want mamma" the little thing cried
In burst of tears.
By this time large crowd had collected.
I'm taking the child home" explained
the old man to the ever swelling crowd of
spectators.
Here, then, take this" said the young
man; taking = a small pocket stove from nm, his
will keep you warm he continued.
The spectators had row become inter-
ested. What is it?'' asked bystander.
That is the 8. S. S.-Smith's Safety
Stove that can be carried in your pocket
without danger of setting fire to your
clothes. I have a few of them here to
dispose Of" said the young man, address
ing the very large group of surprised lis
teners. The old man and child disappeared
down the street, while the young man did a
good business in pocket stoves.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
READING FOR CHILDREN.
suggestions to Parents in Regard to
Books for Little Ones.

Suggestions to Parents in Regard to
Books for Little Ones.
From the New York Herald
At the Workingmen's School in West
54th street, which is conducted by the
Society for Ethical Culture. very inter
esting lecture was recently given by one of
the teachers. Miss Annie Gillespie Dunn,
on the subject of reading for school chill
dren.
1--WE are letting the children here in the
school take very tiny taste of literature
which We hope they will find good and ask
for more. In the eighth grade We are
reading Fiske and Bryce: in the seventh
we have Hallam and Carlyle. In the
sixth grade we go back to the transla-
tions of the old Greek histories; there
we have also Gibbon and Macauley's Lays
of Ancient Rome but VIC can't do more
than give the child something that We hope
he will want to follow up. In the eighth
grade they read Hawthorne and Cooper
but merely on the principle of the hay
before the donkeys nose-to lead them on
Some people are afraid of giving chill
dren too many story books. But some
times the best thing yon can do for a
child is to give it a story book. But choose
1t well, for children have not the capacity
for judging of a story, whether it is good
or bad. To satisfy chiid's imagination
when it is still a little pxy. with a strong
trace of the other world left. We give him
myths and fairy tales, and then gradually
lead him through Robinson Crusoe, and
Its like, which are mixture OF imagina-
tion and practical life, to something more
human. We next try to impress upon
his mind that he is not living with fairies,
but Is little man and must take ~espon-
siblity. We do not want to make life
seem dreary. SO We give him little gen.
uine nonsense mixed in, like Alice in Won
derland Books about animals. Black
Beauty the Jungle Books and anything
of that kind, teach him to think and ARE
for others. To emphasize family relation
ship We give them family stories, such as
Hawthorne's 'Grandfather's Chair and
MacDonald's short stories. By this time
| the child is old enough to be hero wor-
shipper. and 'Hiawatha,' the Lays of An
clent Rome or Coopers tales fill :he hero
| longing. the more spiritual heroes being
| pi divided by the German Iliad. The Me
belungenlied.' Lowelrs Sir Launfal' and
Tennyson's Round Table IdyIs' teach the
| spiritual side with a wise mixture of ad-
venture and give the idea of tryin;, to con-
| quer themselves as we'll as outside enc
miles,
Evening star., 1896-02-29
HUBBY KNEW 1T ALL.
ioid wiley So, but Easily Proved
That He Didn't

That He Didn't.
From the New York Herald
A man who lives in Harlem and who Ia
one of those who fondly imagine they know
1T all, took his wife the other day and
bearded the Empire State express. bound
Tor Schenectady on a lopg-deferred visit to
their married daughter. He frowned on his
wite because size showed some timidity,
nlxed With ANTICIPATED pleasure
Inis train doesn't stop at Schenectady.
she said, in the form of an INQUIRY
Il guess know that" he growied.
we charge cars at Albany, don't wee'
she asked.
Certainly We do he replied Don't
you bother yourself. Just leave things 10
me-"
"Will you know when we get to Aibany?"
she inquired, in hesitating way.
DO you take me for idiot?" he an
swered. Il wish you would let me run this
thing. and will land you safely at Mary's
house without you bothering your head
about it,
The woman said nothing more until the
tain was ear Albany. Then she said:
don't we?"
Il know that just as well as You do, and
better, too" he snapped. Don't make
fool fool o Of yourself by showing your ignOr-
Soon the bridge, on which stood some
freight cars that blocked view of the
river, was crossed, and the train came TO a
stop in the Albany station.
Don't we get out hereG" she asked.
No, We don't" he answered. 1--WE have
TO cross the river first"
Il thought We Rad crossed it,"
Il wish you would let me do the think
ing and not make a silly fool of yourself, as
you have been doing all day.
But all the people are getting out" she
| continued.
Don't stop them. tell you we have to
| cross the river before we are in Albany
| There"
Now we are going again." she said az
the train started.
or course We are, and We will be over
| the river in a minute. / guess 1 know what
1 am doing"
Several minutes passed, and the train in
| creased Its speed The woman looked more
anxious. and then the conductor entered to
| collect the tickets.
You should have changed at Albany"
| he said to the man who knew il ALL You
| Will have to pay your fare to Utica and
| then take a train back to Schenectady"
| The fares were paid without question, and
| hubby dropped behind his paper without a
| word. His wife was equally silent, but the
| expression that settled on her face was ar,
| ominouS one.
Evening star., 1896-02-29
HORSES ARE LUCKY.
Theatrical People Believe the Equine
Mascot.

Theatrical People Believe the Equine
n Mascot.
From the Boston Traveller.
There is an old theatrical superstition
that horses are very lucky to have in a
play, and theatrical superstitioas, like all
others, die hard. There are one Or two
leading London managers who, II they were
to reveal their inmost thoughts, believe in
this superstition, and to this very day.
"Cut the cackle and come to the 'osses, "
was the favorite maxim of the celebrated
Ducrow, and he had good cause to believe
in "osses," for they made him one Of the
most prominent men of his time
Sir Augustus Harris is a firm believer in
the horse theory, for there has lot been a
recent successful Drury Lane drama in
which horse has not appeared, while a
great many Of them have owed their sue
cess in great measure to the INTRODUCTION
Of the equine.
In the present drama running at Drury
Lane is represented for the first time in the
history of the stage polo match with
trained ponies, that have often played in
matches on the actual ground at Hurling-
ham, in the mimic representation OF which,
on the stage, they appear every night.
Sir Augustus Harris tells good story of
one of these ponies, beautiful little Sray,
formerly the property of Sir George Scott.
During one of the rehearsals the ponies
were brought down near the footlights,
that they might get accustomed to the glare
and so not get frightened during the
performance at night.
1t so happened that one of the dummy
horses that are used in the battle scene
"The Last Stand'-was lying on the stage.
The little gray pony caught sight of it, and
struggled until he got over to where it lay.
He shifted and shifted at it for some min
utes and seemed to be very much puzzled
finally, to the great amusement of every
body on the stage, he made vicious bite
at the dummy's ear. which, not being very
firmly attached, came off.
The pony stood still for a moment with a
strange, frightened look IN mis- eyes, and
then took to his heels up the stage. For
weeks afterward 1t was impossible to ge,
the pony to come down anywhere near the
fcotHghts.
The largest theatrical stables in the world
are those kept by horsenan near Drury
Lane Theater. Here one often sees more
than 100 horses that are being used fol-
various theatrical purposes. From these
stables horses are sent all over England
with touring companies. Often there will
be as many as two hundred horses travel.
ing in various parts of the country from
this establishment alone
Evening star., 1896-02-29

President Charles Dole is not the great col
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spoken in praise Of Paines celery compound.
The detailed and convincing testimonial Of Pres
ident Cook Of the National Teachers Association is
fresh in the public mind.
One Of the foremost educators in America, Prin-
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Haven, has called Paine's celery compound the
greatest invisorator in existence.
Such men State Treasurer Colvin Of New York,
Mr.. Carsles private secretary. Mayor McShane Of
Montreal, Rev. FRI OCellet, Commodore Howell.
ex--Minster to Austria John NJ. Francis, Edmund
ssell and host Of others whose character and
learning recognized by the world, have publicly
stated that when they sick 1t Paine's
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Thousands Of equally responsible, though perhaps
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tter own cities and towns is good as the best
In the land, have testified to the merits Of this,
the greatest of all remedies
Evening star., 1896-02-29

4-sr''.sn 'pisIsIeii., tI.:t"oi. stllIunN, ai,.-.
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OF the remarkable power Of Paine's celery com
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President Dole was torn in 1913. He graduated
from Norwich University in the class OF 1869, and
bee professor Of political science in the uniyer-
sity. In 1885 he WAS unanimously elected presi-
dent, to succeed Secretary OF State Hon. Geo-ge
Nichols. He has held, the public good required,
nearly all the public offices in the gift of his towns
men. In a recent letter he says:
Il have used PaIne's celery compound for several
years. and fled it an excellent remedy for nervous
exhaustion especially that caused by long continued
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The use of Paines celery compound is soon fol-
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Dyspepsia, neuralgia and rheumatism are routed
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led nervous tissues rapidly cured, and good
SPIRITS, hopefulness and an eagerness to get well
take the place OF melancholy low spirits, morose
Evening star., 1896-02-29

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Sleeplessness usually due to an afnormally exc
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the replacing Of worn-out, diseased parts by
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Every city has men and women who n-sisa
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All persons who keep abreast with the acliev.-
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i"ousahds OF persons have been convinced OF The
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Evening star., 1896-02-29


med, mouse-colored sombrero. embroidered
about the edge with silk cords dangling
from the sides. A fierce. scowling face
eyes scanned it and then rested on the
peaceful horse. One hand nervously twirled
a coarse, black mustache, while the other
played with the trigger Of a gun. Wonder
was expressed in every feature from the
arch above the eyebrows to the mouth
which puckered itself into a silent whistle.
The mouth did not look cruel now. It Is
strange how the lines of tenderness and
cruelty cross each other, and how in some
faces there is implacable feud between the
two.
'Umphl If any sojer or gov'nment cuss
hez got ahead O. me, I'll have the drop on
him ez sure as he's a born critter." Pres
emily the look of wonder increased to a
curious astonishment:
IF 1t hain't the bebby! No use for this" :"
he tapped q modern repeating rifle, "to git
the land, you bet"
Grizzly Jim stood face to face with Wee,
Evening star., 1896-02-29
A NICE SORT OF A PA,
He Was an Alleged Humorist. but the
Police Were on 10 His Jokes.

He Was an Alleged Humorfst, but the
Police Were on 10 His Jokes.
From the Atlanta Constitution
There is a saloonkeeper in Tennessee who
is something of a humorist. His entire
family was in court the other day, and one
Of his daughters was a witness against her
father. She told this mildly interesting
story:
PA was sitting iE his saloon, feeling
lonely. He went to the barn. and, putting
halter on his horse. brought him into the
house, saying he wanted the animal to eat
supper with him. Pa made me set plate
for the horse. Then he took hold of the
horses front legs and lifted them up on
the table. We all sat down to supper. and
the horse began to eat Pa picked up a
mug of beer ard began to laugh and throw
both hands in the air. The mug hit the
horse on the nose. The beast pulled his
feet down, dragging the tablecloth and up.
setting the table. The horse backed up and
sat squarely on a red-hot stove. This burn.
ed it's tail the animal kicked the stove
over and ran out of the door. / screamed,
and pa threw a lamp at me. The house
came near catching fire, and a policeman
came in. Pa has been arrested los tines"
Evening star., 1896-02-29
Case of Remarkable Growth.

From the Chlcug0 Tribune.
A case of remarkable growth is reported
from near Muncie, Ind. Last Wednesday
Ira McNett died He lacked twelve days
of being fifteen years old, yet he was six
feet and three inches tall. and required a
casket six and one-half feet in length. He
was healthy, and was never sick a day in
his life until about two weeks ago, when
he was seized with fever which caused his
death. McNeet's unusual rapid growth COM
nenced when he was ten years old. ;1e
grew two feet in four years.