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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

The Berlin correspondent of the London
Standard says that statistics show that
Tor 1So3-96 the richest Prussan subject &c
krupp of Essen. In the year 1S9l-95 he
was taxed on an income of from G.5S5 OeO
to G.100.0Oo marks, and for the current year
he pays 2S5,OOO marks, having declared his
income at from 1,135,0O0 to Z 40 900 marks
For the previous year he gave his income
as $1,000 marks rhigher-namely, from 7. 100 :
oDo to I,laoOOU marks. 1t may be remem
bered, for the sake of comparison. that the
semperor as king of Prussia receives an
annual crown donation Of Is 500, 900 marks
AS with krupp so also with Rothschild
the second richest private individual I'm
Prussia, the year 1896 shows an i'm
provement on the previous one. In lS93-04
he was assessed with an income of from
5.SlS,OOO to 5,S45.O00 marks at a tax of
5000 marks; in the following year he
paid 23j.00O marks on 5,SI5,O0O, and this
yetr-lS!5-G-he is able to give his income
as Gl1o.0O0 marks. nearly a quarter of a
million higher than last year, the tax he
has to pay being increased to the extent of
1000 marks. In the year 1S94-95 there
were only seven persons with an income
OF over two million marks and in 1Sa3-94
only four. Thirteen persons have in 1886
96. an income of one to two millions. as
against eighteen in the previous year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

paraSol-or more properly speaking. her
parasols, for she has one to match every
dress If possible. There is the grass linen
ore, either plain or dotted. and laid over
tinted silk to wear In the mornings. or with
a grass liren gown at any time of day. A
very pretty one can be bought for $3.50
Then there are the Dresden silks, which
can be carried with any kind of costume.
Most Of these have enameled handles. or
what have always been called Dresden
handles. Some have little glass marble
like knobs at the ends.
Then come the lace and chiffon sun
shades. These have very little that is sub
stantial about them. There is a center
piece of silk about sixteen inches in diam
eter, with net or chiffon draped from it to
ribbon stripes around the edge, with an
open stripe between, through which a
naughty ray of sunlight might easily slip
and burn her ladyship's nose.
pretty trimming Is alternate rows of
lace and old rose ribbon running around
the parasol. Indeed, all the new parasols
have stripes running around and not up
and down.
ming from the neb a few inches down on
the silk, but never the whole length.
An exquisite black chiffon parasol has
a bow of violet satin ribbon and a bunch
Of riolets on the small end. There are also
a bow and a bunch of flowers underneat n
on the handle.
All the handles have some sort of deco
ration, either bow of ribbon, a silk ro-
settle or a tassel.
An unique design is a cherry handle,
with red cherries carved out of ivory, and
beautifully and perfectly stained. These
vary in price according to the silk cover
ing used, but one is marked $l".
Altogether, the summer girl will be
than by any other accessory to ner COS
tune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

From Scribncr's Magazine.

From Scrbncr's Magazine.
To tell the truth, all mankind may with
great clearness, be divided into two parts
those who understand horses and those who
do not. There are people who will drive or
ride a nag all day, nay, who may own one
and use it for years. whose powers of obser-
walton are not sufficiently enlisted in the
details of the animal to distinguish it from
any strange horse in the next STALL unless
there be some gross difference in color Such
equestrians will be content to see a fine
horse with nerves. eyes, muscles, and posi-
bilities for Sood or evil, cashiered in favor
of the dead certainty of a peripatetic steam
engine. The second, smaller, and-aside
from horse dealers-more noble group of
individuals cannot so much as enter a for
tuitous close cab without taking uncon-
scious note Of the stockings, the withers,
the size and the facial expression of the
creature between the shafts. One whose
sympathy with the Houyhnhnm stands this
test. has felt the thrill impaired by the re
sporsive spring of a glorious saddle horse.
has enjoyed mental conversations with the
shapely, all-expressive ears of the sensitive
creature, has been fairly exalted by mere
proximity to the splendid spirit of a hard
driven thoroughbred, and has quivered with
the same heady drink which brilliant frosty
mornings have brought to the smoking muZ-
zles Of his dancing bays, with their flash
Ing eyes and strong, curved necks-but is it
not absurd to defend a good horse from a
horseiess carriage?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
SHAKESPEARE on THE STAGE.
The Plays of the Immortal Dramatist
Must lie Carefully Edited.
From London Truth.

From London Truth.
Why did Browning, Tennys on. Swinburne,
Matthew Arnold, and others devoted to the
theater fail as dramatists? Because they
thought only of literature and diSdained to
study the art Of dramatic construction.
Lord Tennyson would never have succeed
ed on the stage If his work had not been
taken in hand by Sir Henry Irving and
Ausustin DAILY, both practical men, and
Shakespeare himself would not succeed on
any English stage of today If his plays
were not fashioned for the stage by prac-
teal stage managers
And yet there are people idiotic enough 10
talk about the vandalism and the afro
ciousiy bad taste of touching one word or
syllable OF Shakespeare. when they know
that every Shakespearean production by
Charles kean and Irving was most care
fully and judiciously edited for the stage.
DO these Incorporate writers want an eX-
ample? Let them look at the Lyceum act
ing edition of Much Adoo About Moth
ing" What has become of poor Docberr.y.
should like 10 know? Cut down to moth
ing.
With Shakespeare, It must be either q
case OF cutting or no Shakespeare for the
stage. Do these foolish writer's imagine
that "Cymbeline" will not be altered for
the Lyceum stage next autumn? OF course
Il WILL or it would fail to attra 4 any
one. And IL is nonsense TO say that what
Sir Henry Irving can do with inpunitv
may not be done by any other manarer
VINO Is a reverential student Of Shake
SpCare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Use OF GLASS BRICKS
Hollow Chambers Which Are Pm. II
Scthcr Like Other BuiIdior uIocI.,

HOLLOW Chambers Which Are Pm. To
gcthcr Like Other Building Hooks.
From the Railway Review.
Talconnier's blown glass bricks. which
should not be COMPOUNDED with the solid
blccks of glass formerly used with lIttle
success for similar purposes are very light
and strong. They are, in fact hollow
chambers, SO shaped as to facilitate their
being put together like other building
blocks, and are laid so as to present an or
namental appearance. Made in this FASH
ion, the bricks fill successfully the part of
double windows. with an air chamber in
c&sed in a double glass wall and they are
consequently efficient preservation
against cold as well as against heat and
Good insulators of ddmpness and noise.
The bricks are Theoretically sealed while
yet hot, thereby preventing foreign sub
stances or dust from soiling the interior.
and they are then anaealed to increase
II cir powers OF resistance. Tho LAYING of
the bricks is plain bricklayers' work the
vaults being constructed over center of
wood, heavy lime mortar or light cement
mixed with fine sand being used after the
whole width of the joint around the brick
has been covered with a layer of sizing Of
light tint that can be varied according
to taste, to obtain nice effects of
changing colors if desired. The glass
bricks, ii is said, are used with good rc-
suits in the construction OF greenhouses
and conservatories as they retain the
stored heat for long time; consequently
a considerable economy Of fuel is realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

From the Philadelphia Times.
A drove of muskrats. large, sleek fellows.
almost the size of cat, ran things for a
time in one of the rooms at the Central
High School in Duluth, ard succeeded in
causing dismissal of the pupils till a war
Of determination had been carried on.
A recitation was in progress when the
animals made their appearance from a
desk, where they had evidently been placed
oy some fun-loving scholars, and in a Sec
ond the room was in an uproar. The young
women jumped upon the desks. and from
TINS safe position watched the boys chase
the rats, some of which showed fight. The
teacher. Miss Mussop. was chased across
the room by one Of the animals which be-
gan 70 climb the chair on which she had
taken refuge, when 1t was killed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

Lucy's for blue be remembered, the little
gowns will have an additional value in
their eyes, and be better taken care of
than if Mamma thinks anything will do
for children Neither should the absurd
Greenaway fashion of making the dresses
to the ankles be followed. as they hamper
the children's freedom and invite falls
"A race of tiny folk. whose life is one
play" they should not be made to bear the
burden of fashion. A row of little girls in
long gowns walking solemnly along or sit
pitiful sight, in spite of the Aren't they
cunning" of short-sighted elders. Child
hood is too fleeing to be robbed of one sin
gle joy.
For play dresses. if money Is a consider
alton, the apron ginghams in differentiated
checks of pink. green, blue, brown and
white are the best choice, as they will
stand any amount of Tubing. Make with
q full skirt gathered to a round yoke fin
, ished by ruffie. sailor blouse aud
skirt trimmed in white braid.
For the small boy still In dresses. a sim
pie model is a one-piece suit with three
box pleats front and back, sailor collar.
belt and pockets. For dressy occa-
sions. the pleated skirt round jacket and
friled shirt is still popular. red-fgured
pique with white muslin shirt and big
scarlet tie is a pretty best suit for little
boy, whe Their he be blonde or brunette
The various shades of tan in shoes and
hose will continue to be worn. varied by
scarlet. bronze or black for dress.
Duck and galatea are two of the most
serviceable materials for children's wear
pretty little costume to wear down town
with mamma, or a visiting is made of
cream Salatea with narrow stripes of scar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

let and navy blue A deep vandyked cape
OF blue or scarlet falls over the full skirt
from the pointed yoke. and band of the
color chosen heads the deep hem on the
skirt. large hat of blue and scarlet mix
ed braid trimmed in blue ribbon and pop
pies further carries out the color scheme.
Another charming little gown is of silver
green duck fecked with white. 1t. has n
full skirt, little half-ftting jacket with
revers and three large pearl buttons, and is
to be worn with a white or pink blouse.
The hat is of leghorn trimmed with twist
and double rosette of green velvet and
bunch CT pink tipped daisies
The blouse effect is very much Used this
season in the development of children's
gowns in all materials. The Illustrations
or the SOLID pink lawn with lace rl,tIies the
little rosebud sprinkle cream challe with
green velvet trimming and the blue and
red novelty cloth show the most popular
styles. In any of these designs the shoul-
Ger THIS and trimming may be simplfied
or elaborated at will,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
FOR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN.
How to Dress Children Prcttily and
Comfortable.

How to Dress Children Prettfly and
Comfortably.
At this season the mother with a large
family and moderate purse is apt to envy
her rich reighbor, who goes to the shops
and orders clothes and hats galore for her
children. II she Is a sensible mother and
does not tax her strength in useless tucks
and frills. but surveys her field carefully
choosing strong. durable colors for all-day
play and a few dainty gowns for evening
wear, her children will look as sweet and
pretty as Mrs. Moneybags', and she need
not sew from morn to set of sun, either.
In making your purchases. do not buy
goods by the bolt 1t destroys the indi-
viduality of the children to dress them all
alike. If Roses fondness for pink and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Regular Temperature.
From Harpcr's Bazaar

From Harpars Bazaar
farley" said the Florida hotel keeper
to his manager, "did you ever read our adj
vertisement?"
Yes, SIR" said farley.
"And you knew that I advertise that the
thermometer here never falls below GS de-
grees?"
Yes, SIR
Then what the dickens do you mean by
letting it go down to sixty? Next time you
see 1t falling that way take it off that neg
and put 1t over the radiator"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

below Richmond, and thirty above New
port News. 1t is two and a half miles
long and half mile IN width. A recent
survey places the area at sixteen hundred
acres. The top soil of the isltrd, COM
posed of sandy loan, resting on bed of
clay-the latter lower than the level of
the water-has foot by foot been wa she'd
away. until even of its most historic Dor
ton only part remains. At the time OF
the arrival of the settlers, May y, 1'iDI, il
lay in the land of the Pasbeheah Indians,
one of the tribes that acknowledged the
supremacy of the celebrated Powhatan.
1t was then and for many years after
connected with the main shore by a neck
OF land about thirty feet wide; but more
than hundred years ago the ceaseless
beating Of the tide wore away this pas
sage, as il has destroyed others that have
been art.fcially constructed since
A long sweep of open river for seven
miles above the place gives full play TO
the wind, and the constant impact of the
waves has eaten into the unprotected shore
until the obliteration of the entire island is
threatened; and on the most exposed part
of the shore stand the only remaining
residences of the once iourishing city OF
jamestown.
The stone powder house built by Capt.
John Smith for the protection of the col
onyS store of ammunition succumbel sew
eral years ago; its foundations were com.
pletely Slapped, and it tumbled INFO the
waters of the river. The strength of the
walls is evidenced, however, by the blocks
OF stone lying under the water, still bound
together by the original cement; for he
remains of the pile may yet be seen, the
smooth black stones glistening in the sun
light at low tide.
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the skirt is slightly gored in the front
widths and is trimmed in two rows of scar
let piped with white. The little half-fitting
jacket ties in front with broad ribbon A
plain blouse of scarlet and white striped
percale gathered to a band collar is worn
with this costume. A ruffied sailor collar
is fastened over the one of serge, giving a
very jaunty air. The blue sailor has a
band of scarlet and white ribbon and a
quilted rosette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Boy PHILOSOPHY.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Willie-'I don't believe it is wicked &c
chew tobacco"
Nellie-"Why. Williew
Willie-"Well, it amt. I tried IT and 1t
made me sick. Wicked things is all good"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
IN IMPORTANT ACCESSORY This SEASON
SEEN IN THE SHOP S
~HE SUMMER GIRL

HE 81 NJ vi Elk GIRL
has made her appear
ance. She came out
along with the early
buds and blossoms
that burst forth dur
ing that midsummer
week in April. It's a
pity there isn't a new
name for her, for the
term has become al
most as hackneyed as
the new woman. But
whatever may be said
of the term, the girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

churchyard. The place is now grown UP
in trees and their roots entWine the walls
and cover the graves or the former settlers;
III Is SAID that the church was IlLSt d. oIu
san hunS 10 me great trees "hlch thsh
denseiy covered the GROUND. me puillt was
par OF woou haliea 10 COUPE oi heihn-
boring trees, ana the audience sdt upon uh-
hewn logs during service.
log church was erected later, ana Sir
Thomas Dale is created with repairing the
falilng church In May, l6ll the nrst brick
church was bullt IN 1858. In a description
OF the town III 100" we are told that IL con-
tained. besides brick church, twelve brick
dwellings, and a number OF frame houses.
The brick OF which the jamestown church
or lSbs was constructed was undoubtedly
home manufacture. taken from the clay of
James Island. where Alexander Stomdr.
brfckmaker, patented an acre of land near
tne prlck KIM there mentioned.
lhere can be no doubt that tho church at
jamestown was repaired after the fire in
1876, but this may still leave the old steeple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

jamestown Church had fallen into ruins
even before the revolution, and the walls
that surround the little Enclosure in the rear
of the tower were made out of its mo!der-
ing walls In 1901 by John Amber ana Will
lam Lee, then the owners Of the land, TO
protect such of The ancient tonlbstone as
remained. The area thus guarded was not
more than onethrd that OF the original
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with white lace insertion. Its construc-
ton is simplicity itself, being merely a
short waist, gathered very full on a point
ed yoke and then into a pointed girdie, to
which is sewed the plain skirt. The sleeves
are elbow puffs with deep cuffs. This lit
tie model would make up Charmingly in
alpaca, crepon or any other summer fabric
The secoad is more elaborate, and is in
tended to be worn for best or at any little
festivity. 1t Is an especially becoming
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

style for girl between nine and twelve
This dainty gown is made of thin white
summer silk. powdered with tiny full blown
roses. The waist has side seams. but is
puffed front and back. The skirt is at
tached to the waist by belt. The big puff
sleeves are shirred at the elbow and have
twist Of pink ribbon at the wrist. a
deep collar Of inserting and lace, cut slight
ly Wrecked, and headed by folded pink
ribbon and a rosetted belt complete this
toilet. charming little hat to wear with
1t Is of fine chip trimmed with rose wreath
and white chiffon wings
For a cool DAY the third gown is all that
can be desired. Male OF dark blue serge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
D U r I N q THE AR

NE OF THE OLD.
est and most inter
esting relics of the
settlement of North
America is threaten
ed with utter de-
struction by the ac-
ton of wind and tide.
jamestown Island,
than which no place
on the continent Is
more full of histori-
cal associations, lies
in the James river,
about seventy miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Its Historic Value.

The James Island plantation, for CEN
turtles famous for its fertility, was utterly
neglected and growing up to weeds when,
about two years ago, Mr.. E. L. Barney of
Canton, Ohio, bought the entire place and
beautifully improved it. But the Associa-
ton for the Preservation of Virginia An
tiquties, of which Mrs. Joseph Bryan is
president, looked with regretful eye upon
the passing away of this celebrated cradle
OF American history and opened negotia-
tons with the owner for such control as
would preserve whatever was left of the
ancient settlement. Mrs. Barney, who fully
appreciated the historic value of the spot,
made a gift to the association of twenty
two acres. containing the tower and the
foundations of the old brick church behind
it. Subsequently, through the efforts of
Mrs. Curry, the wife of J. l.. NJ. Curry, cx-
minister to Spain, an appropriation of So,
90 was made by Congress 20 protect the
island against further encroachmen of The
river; and last year the northern and east
ern ends were sloped and rp-rapped with
stone for a distance of 1000 feet. The ladies
Of the association also undertook extensive
improvements of their reservation.
But alas. The relentless river has Ie-
sumed its insidious attack, and already
two-thirds of the wall is z ruin.
The appropriation was insufficient to back
the wall with clay foundation; the con-
slant action of the waves has washed the
sand from between the cracks, and the
StoHeS nave SdNGu inward. bnd3unled,
however, by this disaster, the ladies of the
Association for the Preservation of Vir-
ginia Antiquities are busily going about
raising money for demonstrating the work
in a more substantial manner They have
little hope of further aid from the govern
ment and are using their own resources
The association is steadily Improving the
reservation containing the old church
tower. A wharf has been built hard by
and it has been made an attractive spot for
tourists. This tower which 3; AUTOMATICALLY
the oldest relic in America Of the carly
English settlements, is about thirty feet
high and beautifully drRped with Virginia
creeper. In from; of ii stands the old dirt
fort, with its green mounds slowly losing
shape under the wear Of time and the grad
ual washing of the rains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
lbOut Parasols,

4he last thing, but far fSom the least i'm
Porlant that the summer girl buys is her
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10
CHESHIRE COUNTY. N.u.


| The selectmcn finished their inventory Mon
day night.
! The Cheshire County Total Abstinence society
Will meet al the Congregational church Wcdncs
day, April -, afternoon and evening.
The adjourned meeting of the school distrlc.
will be held al O'Clock tomorrow
The Universalist Sunday school commenced :,
graded system of study last Sunday They will
use as text books 'Thc Bible Study Union Grad
"Bakcslce Graded Sessions
Miss Fila Harrows has charge of the Junior
Union, giving Miss Owen much needed rest.
Rev Mr. Renshaw's subject next sunday morn.
ing is 1.-THE Greatest Blessing In the evening
he will speak upontempcrancc.
Tho board of education will themselves take
the census of school children this year. They
have appointed Charles Stearns truant officer.
The selectm IN have appointed Charles Stcatn.
constable.
Halle Frost are having new gravel roof
put ON their mill.
Alta special meeting & u Fay and T. L Conway
were elected managers of The Quiil III place
of G J. Gray.
evening in China The meeting was without
leader, the program being upon the blackboard
which was rs follows: Geography of China,
Geo Robertson, Miss Emma Weliman; customs
Marriage and Life Of Woman, Miss Ida Horton.
Children. Mrs Lewis, Amusemcnts, Frank
Archlbalu; ROOD, Mrs W hlttakcr: Missions, Rev
Mr. Renshaw; poem, Miss Christa Park. A table
Yas set In the front OF the room containing Chi
Isc and Japanese papers, Chinese pen, ink,
Aney, tea, incense, sandals, plant and views.
dals tcrlng was taken up in the Chinese san.
tnamc. he new member was voted in, and three
taiso yoteYoscd for membership. The society
+ C,eo;ns psmsclyes out of debt.
hzgerald's S;ron has moved his family from
brk.--Wll BerIment, 10 one in the jackson
Gin street.-Cbagon has taken y tenement ON
hosc ly sickness Vood Is still confined to the
ed Meme recently viii Dnpne has arcc ,,a
RyCE,nnth rs nostler at.hc Sea View. honse
fronSc ~. H.-Miss Az SIi,cboI I" nho on'a,
Edwin BaieyS school Boston for y vocs,i t'v,no
from Yarmouth @Carl Richards came home
movedfrom Highland Hsday.-john Ruff mas
court. the Junior Endeavoine to Fitzrerald's
Mrs Rashaw back again witneased 10 have
Dupee ad Joseph Young went to Bo-,-Pcter
day morlng where they obtained COMPLICATION
in the nisel plating works.-C Kenyon IL,
engaged liss Mabel Hammond of Concord,
Mass, as l. milliner for the season: Miss
Emma Wctnan took the position as cashier at
the SavinsA bank during the absence OF Miss
Cora Wellmh.-Miss Grace Fales is in Brattle-
boro learninthe millinery trade.-George nol-
land has resiacd his position in Chcopee Falls,
Mass, and wntakc the position which Frank
Reynolds now us, as cNpressnan.-J ii IIritton
and family attcsded the 2lst anniversary Of Mrs
Brition's hro'hc, William Mixer Monday even
ing.