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Evening star., 1896-01-18
ADULTERATED BOOTS.
They Are Provided With a Sole of
Sugar and Shavings.
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They Are Provided With a Sole of
Sugar and Shavings.
From the New York World
We have had adulterated milk. adulter-
ated beer, adulterated whisky, adulterated
cigars, adulterated sugar, adulterated cof-
Zee and adulterated tea. Now We have
adulterated boots One of the consequences
OF adulterated boots is sore throats
At first thought there does not appear to
adulterated. The cost Of adulteration would
seem to be as great as that of the genuine
leather. Perhaps the 1dulteration is done
merely through force of unconscious imi-
tation. When adulteration is so general 1t
Is difficult to avoid the nabit, even in the
bootmaking business
The adulteration in boo.making consists
OF kind of sponge diaphragm Of shavings
and sugar, inserted between the inner and
outer sole. By this clever device, it is said
the manufacturers save great deal In
leather in the long run. The shoes so adul-
terated are sold at low price. 1t is safe
to Say that the purchasers little dream as
they walk about in their new footgear that
they are constantly treading on shavings
and sugar.
There appears to be some reason for The
shavings but the layman will lift his eyes
m surprise when he reads about the sugar
NO information can be here given as to
why sugar Is used as a means of adultar-
ating boots, as the information is not at
hand. 1t would not be st cange IL the su-
gar used was itself adulterated, as the
makers VINO are dishonest enough to palm
on bogus shoes on unsuspecting buyers
Evening star., 1896-01-18

would not hesitate to employ adulterated
sugar for the purpose. We should then
have a curious condition of affairs, boots
adulterated with adulterated sugar
The spongy diaphragm of sugar and
shayings, once damp, never gets dry As
a result, the persons who wear the boots
are usually afflicted wita colds or sore
throats or rheumatism. VERY undesira BILE
boots, you Will say at once; yet, how is a
man to protect himself? What assurance
have you now, as you read this, that the
soles or your shoes are not stuffed with
sugar and shavings? 1t would hardly do to
rip the shoes apart for the purpose of sat
Sfy1ng the mind that your shoes are not
adulterated. Possibly it might be advis-
able TO obtain written guarantee from
your shoe dealer that your shoes are posi-
lively pure and unadulterated; but guaran-
tees, like promises, are often made only to
be broken. The only thing left, then, is to
single out a shoe dealer distinguished for
his probity and trust to his honor that lie
is selling you sole that is pure.
Evening star., 1896-01-18

doin' this He lifted handful of water to
his swollen and aching head.
What did you go to that board for? Why
didn't you stand up like man?'
Because you were swinging that bucket"
"Oh, bosh! You were coward as we'll as
a biackguard."
The man looked up with a gleam in his
eye: "See here, young feller-if this head
Arthur's face darkened and the man stop
ped stort.
Now, listen. Dan Williams, I want to
tell you something. I'm not going to report
this I'm going tc let you stay here till
you're well, and then I want this thing set
tied with Richards looking on; when 1 get
through with you then you'll want a cot in
sGme hosDital''
The mans eyes suddenly fell and Arthur
turned toward the door. At the doorway
he turned and terrible look came into his
face And more than that, if you say an
other word about-her, I'll brain you, sick
or wellr'
AS he talked the old, wild fury returned
and he came back and faced the wounded
man. Now, what do you propose to do.'
he demanded. his hands clinching.
The other man looked at him with curl
Gus frown upon his face.
Il amt d foolr' he curtly answered
and sopped his handkerchief in the water
again.
The rage went out of Arthur's eyes, and
he almost smiled. so much did that familiar
phrase convey with its subtle infections. 1t
was cunning and candid and chvalrous all
at once 1t acknowledged defeat and guilt
and embodied certain pride in the victor
Well, that settles that" said Arthur
zone thing more, don't want you to say
hat made the row between U.S."
All right, pard, only you'd better see
Tim
In spite of his care, the matter came to
the ears of Richards, who laughed over 1t,
and told his wife, who stared blankly.
Good land. VIXEN did 1T happen?''
"A couple of days ago.
wal, therei 1 thought there was a mig
ger in the fence. Dan had head on him
Ike bushel basket. What was 1t about ?"
Something Tim said about Edith"
II wanto know! Wal, wall An here
they've been going about as peaceful as
two kittens ever sence."
"Of course! They pitched in and settled
It man fashion: they amt couple of wo-
men, who go around sniffin' and spittin' at
each other said Richards, with brutal
sarcasm; "as near as can learn, Tim and
Dan came at him at once"
They're q nice pair of tramps!" said
3Irs. Richards, indignantly, II told you
WREN they came they'd make trouble"
II told you the cow'd eat up the grind
stone" said Richards, walking away.
The more Mrs. Richards thought of it,
Evening star., 1896-01-18
Eyes, she's st dinner. Won't you come Id,

.'Yss, she's st dinner. Won't you come I'D.
He entered without fdrther words. and
Eas ssa hee es shs which
seen. He stood with his feet upon rug,
which was worth more than his years pay.
Just take seat here,s' and Fll announce
you," said the girl. who. was almost trem-
bling with eagerness to explode her torpedo
Don't disturb them; fin wait"
But she had whisked out of the room. She
her own.) Arthur hstened-he could not
help it. He heard the girls clear, distinct
voice; the open door conveyed every word
to him.
Its Mr.. Ramsey, ma,am. to see Miss
NeweHv'
The young mans strained ears heard the
sudden pause on the click of knives and
plates. He OWNED the gasps Of astonish-
ment which Mrs. Thayer's first words in
Well. I declare! Now, major. you see
what told your
''The plucky young dog!' said Salisbury,
In sincere admiration.
Mrs Thayer went on: Now Mr.. Thay err
this is the result Of treating your servants
as equals
The major laughed. my dear, you're a
little precipitate. It may be a mistake
The young man may be here to tell me one
of the colts is sick.''
"You don't believe any such thing! You
heard what the girl said-Look at Edith"
There was a sudden pushing and scraping
Of chairs. Arthur rose, tense-terrifed
There was little furry of voices.
Here give her some wine! the poor thing!
NO 9.' Wonder-" y, there was slight pause.
little surprised. that's ALL"
Ihere was little inarticulate murmur
from the girl, and then another pause.
BY Jove. this is getting dramatic said
Salisbury.
BE quiet. SAM" said his wife. IT won't
have any of your scoffing Pm glad there is
some sincerity of emotion left in our city
Mrs. Thayer broke in: "Major, you go
right out there and send that impudent
creature away. It's disgraceful!''
Arthur turned cold and hard as statue
OF @ granite. HIS heart rose with murder
GUS slow swell. He held his breath while
the calm, amused voice Of the major replied:
But, see here, my dear, it's none of my
ot tsiness. Mr.. Ramsey has perfect right
"Hyah! h'yahw called Salisbury, in a
chuckle.
Il like him. and. besides I rather imag-
inc Edith has given him the right to call"
and the warm blood spouted once more
through his tingling body. Tears came to
his eyes, and he could have embraced his
'SNothing like consistency. majah," said
Salisbury.
Sam, will you be quiet?'
Inc major went on: Il imagine the whole
matter Is for Edith to decide It's really
very simple. Let her send word to him
that she does not care to see him, and he'll
go away-no doubt Of it,
Why, Of coursev said Mrs. Thayer
Edith, just tell Mary to say to Mr.
What's-His-Name"
Again that creeping thrill came into the
young mans hair. His world seemed bal
anced on a needle point
Then chair was pushed back slowly.
There was another little furry. Again the
Evening star., 1896-01-18
ALUNIINUM COFFINS,
They Are the Lfshtest of All CasIxets
but Their Cost is High.

They Are the Lfshtest of All CasISets,
but Their Cost is High.
From the New York World.
Aluminium coffins are the latest, and the
New York. Pittsburg and st. Louis under
takers carry them in stock They, are made
Of uniform width, square ends and vertical
sides and ends, such being the accepted
shape of the modern burial casket. They
are finished with heavy molding around
the bottom and at the upper edge, and with
pilasters at the corners and with a round
nodded top. They are provided with ex-
tension bar handles.
Aluminium caskets are not covered, but
finished with a metal surface FURNISHED.
They are lined in the same manner. The
non-corrosive qualities of aluminium as well
as the lightness of the caskets recommend
them A six-foot aluminium coffin weighs
but 100 pounds, an oak casket of the same
size 100 pounds. cloth casket with metal
lining about LIS pounds. Other metallic
caskets weigh from $50 to 800 pounds
Aluminium coffins are not likely to become
popular among the poor, as their cost
ranges from $500 to $3.50
Evening star., 1896-01-18
rum Lummon mine, one of the richest gold

Drum Lummon mine, one of the richest gold
producers in the United States
Hilderbrand attempted to touch the boul-
der, but burly watchman ordered him off.
Finally eloquence prevailed, and the man
whose luck had been his ruin was permit
ted to place his hand on the boulder and run
MS hngers over the spot which marked the
pie years before
sometimes Hiiderbrand tells the story
and always winds it up by laying his hands
over his heart and looking far away, and
SAYING, On, feel SO pinch here indicating
that portion Of his anatomy covered by his
nands, wen 1 come back and see de mill
and de mine, and tink of de time wen / find
de boulder and den tfnk what might ave
been if luck had been wild me h'instead of
de hole man Cruise"
Evening star., 1896-01-18
PART ".

Salisbury took Sudden turn to friend
illness and defended the action when the
major related the story that night at the
dinner table and they were seated over
their walnuts and cigars. He was dining
with the Sauhsbrrys.
It's uncommon plucky, that's what I
think dye kneow. BY ieove, 1 didn't think
Evening star., 1896-01-18

blood poured over him like splash of
warm water, leaving him cold and wet
Edith" called the astonished, startled
voice of Mrs. Thayer. What are you
going to do?'
I'm going to see him. said the girls
firm voice.
There was soft clapping of two pairs of
hands.
AS she came through the portieres Edith
walked like princess! There was amazing
resolution in her back-f1ung head She
wore the look Of one who sets sails into un-
known seas.
Some way-somehow, through a mist of
light and blur of sound, he met her-and
the cling of arms about his neck moved
him to tears.
No word was uttered, till the major
called from the doorway:
Mr.. Ramsey, Mrs. Thayer wants to
know If you won't come and have some
dinner!"
CThe end.)
Evening star., 1896-01-18

Its uncommon plucky."
the young deg had 1t in him, really. He
did one fellow up with a bucket. they say,
and met the other fellow with his left.
Where did the young beggar get his
science?"
"At college, Il suppose
WELL the young dog seems to have
made some use Of his chaunce" said Saul
isbury. who had dramatized the matter in
his own way and saw Ramsey doing the
two ren up In accordance with Queensbury
Evening star., 1896-01-18
There Was No Violence.

There Was No Violence.
From the Detroit News
"Bigland has been thrown out of work.
hasn't hep
We'll. his pay has been stopped, if that
is what you mean"
Evening star., 1896-01-18
He Did4

What Do You Suppose He Did9
From the Detroit Free Press.
''What did you buy this piece Of music
for?" asked Mr.. Darley, Grossly, as he took
up a sheet from the piano.
II bought it Ior a song" replied Mrs
barley, sWeetly.
Evening star., 1896-01-18
In Court Circles.

In Court Circles.
From the Catholic Register.
He-"Oh, yes, when 1 was in London I
was enthusiastically received in court cir
cles.'
She tsimply)-"What was the charge
against you:"
Evening star., 1896-01-18

When the Table Isn't in the Right
Place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-06

mittee were not atle 10 finish their -FOUR
before dark. The rest OF the ground VIII
be gone over next Saturday, leaving the
city Hall at O'Clock \. NJ.
A number of recommendations were
made yesterday afternoon in regard 10
repairing the damage done by the hurri-
cane last Tuesday. among them to repair
tho fence around the Clark Spring prop
erty. which was blown down. Recon-
mcndations were also made I'm regard 10
similar damage in other localities.
In regard to tho Chimborazo Park
spring the committee proposes 10 utilize
some old pipe for the purpose of convey
ing away the water which stands on n
low place near IL and which threatens to
cause the bank to cave in
The committee visited every park In the
city except Reservoir Park. They were
found I'm much better condition than was
expected, especially Monroe Park. which
suffered severely from the storm.
rho city Hall was not inspected. nor
was the Armory. this being reserved FOR
next Saturday afternoon. Before adjourn
ment the committee transacted the usual
routine business. and ordered bills TO be
paid.
THIRD MARKET.
The Committee on Third Market met At
O'Clock last evening I'm room II OF the
CITY Han, and transacted regular routine
business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-06
THE C. AND O. TUNNEL

Resolved by the Council Of the city Of
Richmond Ohe Board o. Aldermen con-
curring) That the city Attorney he, and
is hereby instructed TO prepare and pre-
sent to the Council at its next meeting
MS opinion IN writing as 10 the right Of
the city 10 require the extension Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway tunnel 10
such distance south OF the lire OF Grace
street as may be designated by the city
Engineer. at the expense OF sara |hesa-
pcake and Ohio Railway Company.
Resolved by the Council of the city
of Richmond (the Board of Aldermen con-
CURING. That the city Engineer be- ana
Is hereby instructed to designate the eX-
tension Of east Grace street from Twenty
ninth street 70 Chimborazo Park. as a
public dump I'm order that Grace si.eet
nov he extended TO Chimborazo Park.
After the transaction Of large qlsn-
tity of routine business. the Council. al
1880 adjourned
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GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS.
The Committee Takes IA Tour ana Makes
Some Recommendation.

ire Grounds and buildings Committee
lett the city hall at o'clock yesterday
afternoon on a regular tour OF inspection.
those who went were Messrs. Gunst
chairman, Rountree. King. Neal Briggs.
and Mountcastle. The committee visited
Jefferson and Chimborazo Parks. and
were driven around the lower portion of
Marshall Park. on account of the late
hour at which trey started out the com-
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FORTY MILLION POUNDs


1T '' 1T I7''FI F'IfIs
DANNILLE VA, oct. 5.-sDocial.-
The annual meeting Of the DanviIe To-
bacco Association was held this afternoon
and was largely attended. The report
Of John G. Covineton shows that the
sales of loose leaf tobacco for the year
ending September Goth were 90 10000. and
the average price paid was S7..9 per hum
dred. The sales OF package tobacco at
the storage warehouses We're 3.9-7 hogs
heads. or about four million pounds.
The following were elected officers Of
the association for the ensuing year:
O. W. Dudley president, r. l.. DibrcU.
yice-president; Isaac $. Bendal, secretary
and treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-06
REFUSES NOMINiTION.
Justice Brown, of New York. Cannot sup
port the Chicago Platform.

BROOKLYN, y. Y, oct 5.-Justice
Charles f.. Brown. who was recently
nominated by the regular Democrats Of
the Second Judicial district for Justice OF
the Supreme Court, has declined to run.
lie gives as his reason that ne cannot en-
dorse the principles enunciated b. the
Chicago platform.
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WASHINGTON. oct. b.-Forecast foi
Tuesday.
Nirginia-Fair and warmer; light varL
able winds.
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THE REAL RATIO.

Now. further, they tell us that This
IS the dollar Of our fathers. One OF the
greatest and best OF Virginians that |
know OF, after Washington. that sleeps
in your soil. is Thomas Jefferson. lie
had good deal to do with making our
silver dollar. and upon what theory did
he proceed? We were TO have two dol
lars which were to be units OF value in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-06
BELL CUTTING RATES.

on the other hand. he continued there
was another question 10 be considered.
He himself had just been approached 10y
n representative OF the Bell Company,
who had offered him his phone at
price less than that charged by the new
company. They were making this offer
all over the city. and he was satisfied that
IL the Bell Company were allowed to
remain here. there would be numbers OF
persons who had not yet taken the new
phone who would continue % use the
old ones. TO the great detriment OF the
new company.
Messrs. Mcsby. Wallerstein and others
smoke against the suspension OF the rules
and Mr.. Gunst again took the floor In
favor Of H. Upon a division. the motion
of Mr. Gunst was lost. and the rcsolu-
ton went 10 the Finance Committee.
A resolution from tie Committee on
Relief OF the Poor. asking for an apprO-
pr,ation Of $3.50 10 run the department
for fhe rest OF the fiscal year was re-
fe~red TO the Finance Committee.
A resolution was adopted directing the
Auditor 70 transfer 81 coo from the cX-
pense accotnt OF the Fhe Department 10
TIE construction account OF the Fire
Alarm Department.
An ordinance was adopted transferring
so 10 the expense account OF the Com
mittee on Accounts and Printing.
IMPROVE sHocKoE CREEK.
From the Finance Committee was re-
turned the oidinsrce appropriating the
ann OF s. 2s2. Sc for the Improvement OF
Ghockoe Creek. with the Recommendation
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wF,rirE rOnrCAsr.

GIsrERi REGISTER, REGISTER!
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a
this silver dollar of which We hear so
much is the dollar oil the Constitution
and tho dollar of our fathers. Most OF
you know that up to 1873, when the cola
age Of silver dollars was stopped. from
the beginning OF the Government 10 that
time. we had only coined eight million
silver dollars. And now they say IT Is
srupped Why. my f.llow~ciuzens. l
saw i'm the paper to-day a letter from
Secretary Carlisle. which says that the
minis have coined from the first day OF
last January. TO the last day OF this sep
TENDER nearly as much-yes, five millions
more. | think-than was coined before
1873. They have coined thirteen millions
from the first day of January, 1896. 10
the 30th day Of September, 1896, and that
IS FIVE millions dollars more than was
coined by this Government from the time
IL began up 10 1879. and since the sherman
law was repealed they have coined over
seventeen millions OF silver dollafs-more
than twice as many ~ they coined in the
entire history of the Government up 10
1873. SO thar now YOU have nearly five
hundred millions OF silver in our coin used
among the people. when. up 10 1913. when
they say this great crime WAS committed.
you had coined but eight million silver
dollars. Silver to-day has a use as cir
culating money vastly greater than II has
had at any time In our history. Gap
plauSe
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
BUT HE AWOKE NO MORE
4
D
ehiIdhood'S Joyous Shouts Rang
1a -, af#
3 in His Ears,
WHEN He LAY DOWN TO REST
The Picnickers in Tears Brought the Cold
= Bod, of Their Friend to the City
Sad Affair.

Montgomery, June 24s-(Speciai.) THE
Clayton Street Baptist Sunday school
had their big annual picnic today at
Whitehall, on the Western railroad. A
large attendance was on hand.
Mr.. John Frazier, a cotton broker, who
stood very high here, was of the party
Nobody had more fun than he had. He
romped and played with the children to
his hearts content and to theirs. He
became very warm, finally drank album
dainty of ice water and lay on some high
grass near by to rest. To all appearances
he fell asleep and slept soundly. His lit
tie friends romped elsewhere for fear of
awakening him. Finally leaving time ar
rived, and they ran to where their old
friend lay to remind him of it. He was
dead and his body was cold. Heart fail
ure is said to have caused his death.
The picnickers in tears brought the body
to the city. Mr.. Frazier was about so
years of age. He leaves a wife, but no
children
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
The State Military Park at
East Lake. Be sure to see it.
s PERSONAL.
6-2-tf

Miss Bessie Majors has returned from
a pleasant visit to relatives in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs J. Asa Rountree are now
comfortably located at 1118 South Nine
teenth street.
Miss Erin Osborne and Miss Lula Da-
vison of Selma are the guests of Mrs
George A. Blinn, Jr., Avenue II and Thir-
tieth street, South Highlands.
Messrs Phil AIemole, Forest Chace,
Flo Mccarthy, Fred Stowe and H. /.
Roberts, members of the Birmingham
Musicians league, returned yesterday
from Montgomery. They had been to the
capital to assist Courtney's band during
the recent bicycle meet
Gentlemen. please look at our S4 tans
marked down TO SO. They are handsome
and nobby We have about 500 pairs
of Bannister tan shoes just in. Newest
and latest styles; price, $475. Same else
where, S.. We guarantee that these goods
are as costly is are made, even IL you
should pay 81 for them. T. c. King, 2026
First avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
"G0ODBAR" AGAIN.
Finding of Coat Near Lakevew Recalls
Storv

Finding of Coat Near Lakevew Recalls
Story.
is l.. HI. Goodbar alive? was the question
yesterday in police circles. The cause for
reviving the query was the finding of
coat in the woods back of Lakeview yester-
day morning with letters and cards bearing
the name of l.. III. Goodbar. The coat was
found by a negro girl, who brought it into
the city. The find created much stir and
speculation.
Readers of the State Herald will remem-
Der that about the 7th of May last L. II.
Goodbar was reported missing from this
city, and his absence was somewhat on the
order of the mysterious.
On April Y man registered at the Flor
enee hotel as l.. H. Goodbar who represent
ed himself as being president of the I'M
proved Extension Shoe company of Cincin-
introduced his goods with more or less sue
cess. On the morning of April o. shortly
after breakfast, he left the hotel and failed
to return. His sample cases. personal bag
gage and mail remained uncalled for and
soon his disappearance caused the proprie-
tors of the hotel some unea siness The dis
appearance of the man was noted in this
paper.
Later on news came from Cincinnati that
l.. FL. GoodbaP was there and the matter
was dropped although the hotel company
was reminded of his visit by an unpaid bill
by the man who disappeared from this city.
Now, the questions arise: who was the
man who represented himself as l.. III.
Goodbar and president of the Extension
Shoe company?" "Where Is the man to
whom belonged the coat found yesterdaya"