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Evening star., 1896-03-21

rather shy, however spirited her talk
''Yes-a month or So And think l must
go back again In fact, Miss Cloud, I have
all but made up my mind to live there
altogether
The announcement startled her SO much
that she looked at him in silence-looked at
him for a moment fixedly Marf1eet was
swaying on his feet and twisting his hands
together behind him; he talked on with
nervous rapidity and vigor.
1.-The truth is, I'm not getting on so well
with my work as I ought to be. For a
long time-it's q shameful confession-I
have been shockingly idle. Do you think
our climate is just a trif1e relaxing? I'm
afraid I must take a decided step; really.
I'm afraid l must. After all, London is
the place for work; don't you think so? In
the country one has so many eempta tfons to
iEdolence. I mean"
He grew confused and began to swallow
his words.
It can quite understand" said Eveline
in low voice, as she stood before him with
head. bent, that you feel the need of-of
n.or Intellectual society. You must find US
very dull
"No, TO. nor he exclaimed. in agitation.
81 meant nothing of the kind. The society
is delightful. I was thinking of the-the
libraries and that kind of thing-the gen
eral atmosphere Of"
"I quite understand" Eveline was eager
to Justify him. For serious student th.,
advantages of London are very great. OF
course. I am very sorry, but"
A crisis of nervous torture drove the
man to plain speech
Evening star., 1896-03-21
FORCE OF An AMERICAN GUsBoAr.
Returned Missionary Tells Of a Per-
sOnal Experience.


sonal Experience.
From the New York Examiner
Moral influence is good. but IT is also a
good thing to have something behind it. A
missionary who recently arrived in this
country from Turkey in Asia mentioned to
the writer the following experience. OF
course, We must suppress all names and
places, from a regard for his safety and
that of his associates
Il left" he said, 1.-The town of - in the
morning. In the afternoon of that day it
was attacked by the kurds. and several
hundred of the Inhabitants were slaught-
cred. When 1 reached the seaport, intend
ing to take the steamer the way to
America, l was told by the local authority
that could not have permit to embark.
for he was commanded to detain a person
answering to my description until further
orders. 1 explained to him the necessity Of
my taking the steamer and the great incon-
venience of delay. He expressed his regret
but declared his inability to allow me to
proceed. Presently the steamer sailed with
out me. and had to wait another week.
Day after day passed. bringing only
politeness and promises. The consul tele-
graphed to Constantinople. but the tele-
gram had to pass through the hands of the
government, and my name was purposely
SO muddled that the minister could only
telegraph back: L have received your COM
munication. but cannot make out to whom
it REFERS At last the consul managed to
get word to the commander Of the gunboat,
which was lying sixty miles Off. Next
morning, looking out on the Mediterranean,
l saw the smoke Of an approaching steam
er: AS 1t came nearer 1 said to myself:
why, that looks like one OF the white
squadron Presently I saw at her fore
peak the stars and stripes. She anchored
in the port, and the commander called on
the local authority and said to him: 1 have
come to inquire into the case of Mr.. -
The local magistrate, with great urbanity,
said: oh, that is all right. His papers are
in order and he can go at any time The
commander replied: I am very glad of it,
for otherwise 1 should have been compelled
to demand him."
Evening star., 1896-03-21
A CONFEDERATE INCIDENT.
The French Once Offered the Seeded
States &4OO,OOO. 900.

Inc rrench once Onered the Seeded
States e4OO,OOO.OOO.
From the Raleigh CS. c. News and Observer
The success which the government has
met in negotiating its recent loan brings to
mind an incident in the financial history Of
the late confederacy not generally known.
and which may be interesting and INSTRUCT
tive to recall. In the winter of 1S62-S3 tho
confederate congress decided to place a
lean of $1O.C00,O00 on the European mar
ket. The French firancier who came over
here to confer with the authorities at Rich
nond. Va, in the matter strongly urged
upon Mr.. Meminger, the secretary of the
treasury. and upon the joint committee OF
the congress the advisability of making
the loan one, or two. or five hundred mil,
IONS, stating that 1t would be entirely
practicable to negotiate such a loan; and
gave IS reason that it would be most de-
sirable to get his country and other Euro
pean states financially interested in he
confederate cause.
As the payment of the loan was to he
contingent upon the success of the south
those thus financially interested could be
expected to exert An influence favorable to
the confederacy. and might force their re-
srective governments to recognize the in
dependence of the southern states, and lend
them valuable aid, as a means of secu ing
the payment of their money thus sub
scribed.
1t appears that Secretary Meminger IA
NoTeu tne Suggestion OF the french banker,
but the congress decided to adhere to its
first determination; and in February 1S6S
the loan was placed on the Paris bourse
When the result was announced it aston
ished Europe and convicted the confederate
authorities of a failure in statesmansnip
Bids amounting to more than si0o,OO0,VO
were made.
1t is idle now to speculate as to what ef-
feet on the prosecution of the war the in
vestment Of so large a sum or money by
the people OF France In the fortunes of the
confede"acy would have had: but II is en-
tirely possible that the. emperor. Napoleon
III, would have felt obliged to recognize
the political authority of the southern
states. when his countrymen evnced in a
way so remarkable their supreme conf
dence in the ability of the confederacy to
obtain their independence. Recognized by
one of the great powers of Europe and
with $4OO.O0.000 OF gold on hand for the
purchase of ships and other military sun
plies In the spring of 1863, the strategy OF
the Gettysburg campaign might not have
been required. and the thousands OF valua-
BILE lives sacrificed from that time on to
Appomattox might have been saved to the
south. -
Evening star., 1896-03-21

Money In. tue MOlesktn Business.
From the San Fran, isco Post.
mo. boys. it ain'A money that makes my
pockets bulge out that way, but 1T is the
equivalent" remarked a gray-haired, gray
bearded rancher from Mendocino, as he took
in the slack Of a hay rope that did service
for belt.
ITO tell You the truth, my breeches pock-
cts, and my coat pockets. too, are pretty
we'll lined with moleskins. Within the last
year 1 have developed into a mole hunter,
and it pays. + have several acres in straw
berries at Ukiah. and they need consider
able water. l used to pat in a lot of time
digging little trenches and turning water
this way and that, but it was disappoint-
Ing to go out the next day and find that
had been irrigating a mole hole. 1 set a
watch on the little pests, and soon learn
ed their habits. Since then 1t is no trouble
at all to get them.
never comes straight to the top of the
ground. bat always on a slant. and you will
see the ground agitated for some time be-
fore he throws up his hill. If you step
within twenty feet Of him when he comes
to the top he will instantly stop work and
run. It's no use to try, and catch him then
But a mole is the victim of habit. II he
is disturbed at his work at 2 o'clock today
he Will not come back till exactly o'clock
tomorrow. You can set watch by him
and depend on it's being right Well, T
watch around in Try berry patch and take
the time whenever disturb Mr. Mole. The
next day, when 1t Is time for him to come
back, l take my station rear his hole As
soon as he throws up his little mound
plant my foot behind him and close up the
hole Then all 1 have to do is to scoop him
out Of the dirt and drop him in my pocket
kicking and scratching like a good fellow.
1 kill him, stretch his skin On a shing,e, and
a man bere in the city pays me 81 apiece
for them to make purses OF"
Evening star., 1896-03-21

Go to the busiest lawyer. EDITOR or business man
Of your acquaintance who has taken Paine's celery
compound There hosts of such professional
men in every city Who would hardly spare you a
moments time for strictly business matters. Ask
one Of them in his busiest hours whether he can
recommend Paine's celery compound and ten
chances to one he'll say: 'Sit down. No matter
about my being busy; always glad praise Paine's
celery compound
That is thc feeling cmong people who have been
made strong and well by Paine's celery compound
lhey never feel happier than when they can per
susde scme man or woman who is cut Of health
10 try Faines celery compound. Next to doing good
70 ohes self there is delight in doing good to
DINERS. There Is 10 r'ore enthusiastic h"ly of in
tehleens men AMI women throughout the country
than The great army Of those who have recovered
hcaith by the use Of Paine's celery compound
Evening star., 1896-03-21
Conduit Trolleyha Success.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The recent heavy snow storm in New
York afforded an e1cellent opportunity for
judging the value. under such weather con-
ditions, of the conduit trolley road. This
was the first severe Aestr which the conduit
had, and electricians have expressed them
selves as satisfied with 1t. One plow kept
the track clear. and An of eight inches
OF snow did not interfere with traffic. It Is
said that the system worked to better ad-
vantage than on onS Of the cable lines, on
which three cars we're wrecked as a result
of improper working Of the grips. The in
cident is simply another proof that over
head wires and poles arelnot indispensable
to the successful operation of electric roads
in the streets of towns and cities.
Evening star., 1896-03-21
Beaucnthins Brain. to Science.

From the Kansas City Star.
The brains Of criminals, suicides and
others less than normal have been those
chiefly accessible to medical students. and
it is not to be wondered at that a Boston
doctors appeal for the brains of moral and
educated people should have been made.
1t is said that In response to this appeal
of the Cornell Society eight brains have
been bequeathed to the institution for sci
entific study. and twenty-five others now
in healthy working order have been
promised. But is 1t not a question whether
they are to be studied might not receive
the impress Of an abnormal degree OF self
consciousness which would be revealed in
post-mortem examination?
Evening star., 1896-03-21

The vast majority OF diseases that end disas.
trously might be quickly and permanently cured IL
Sick persoLs could only be irduced to take Paine's
celery compound. II women, burd, ned beyond their
strength with household cares. would only take
fain"'s celery compound when they feel that dis
prited, enervated condition coming on. they would
escape the martyrdom OF backache, headache dis
ordered liver and heart trouble
Instead Of being thin, nervous and unhappy they
would experience the Joy of perfect health, sound
digestion and quiet nerves
Psines celery compound is Just the remedy
needed by women who are in continual ill-bealth
and spirits, seemingly well one day and almost
Sick abed the next. Their trouble lies plainly in
the want of good rich blood. and plenty OF it. and
IN the consequent faRishcd state OF their nerves.
faine's celery compound should be taken without
delay 1t will restore the lealth and stop every
tendency toward a debilitated condition.
Evening star., 1896-03-21

For ten years secretary Of the National Butter
and Egg Association, and since 1882 secretary Of the
Chicago produc, exchange, Col. Robert NJ. Littler
has been in constant demand bureau Of infor-
nation by correspondents who recognize Chicago
as the commercial center of the country.
When such people Col. Littler, State Treas
urer Colvin Of New York, Modjeska, the actress,
ex-Minister to Austria John NJ. Francis, and hosts
Of other equally responsible persons volunteer tes
timonias as to the wonderful virtue Of Paine
celery compound. sick or suffering person can
with any show of reason hesitate to make use of
the great remedy that has made SO many people
we'll Col. Litter says:
"I have used with great benefit several bottles
Of Paine's celery compound ard 1 have recon-
mended it to my friends. 1t is a wonderful spring
remedy"
Evening star., 1896-03-21

him, and felt something very attractive in
the modesty with which she spoke Of her
own attainments. By slow degrees their
intimacy had grown and ripened. At first
he was slightly afraid of her; the smile
ever lurking about her lips seemed to
threaten criticism Of an unfamiliar keen
ness; who could say what equipment of
modern views these young ladies brought
With them from Girton? Gradually he per-
Aeived that Eveline's position in the town
Vas somewhat like his own-that her pres
Hge rested upon vague report rather than
on present evideI ce of learning and ability
he Judged her intelligent, but certainly not
profound. Nor did she make parade of
1rudition; her tastes seemed decidedly sim
Evening star., 1896-03-21
What Pasxied Uneae.,Geeh.~.

Sarah-"Father. wish you wouldn't look
at Mr.. Ferdinand Citily's clothing SO
sharply when he calls. 1t embarrasses him. {"
Uncle Geehaw (puxzled)-'I won't 10
more. da'ter. eff you say so; only. bgosh.
his collar an cuffs is sewed onto his shirt,
an I'll be gol burned ef I see how ne kin
turn 'em. 1 slpose he has tew turn the hull
thing inside out tew do it."
Evening star., 1896-03-21
His Reason.
From Puck.

From Puck. =a.a--.,y.,
Judge-"Well. Murphy, what have you to
say?' s---'
Murphy-"Oi wus cilibratin' tn occashnn,
yer honor"
Judge-'What special reason had you for
celebrating?" y.sse..
Murphy-"Shure. OF got into foight wild
Big MuldOon, an OF eschaped wild me
loife''
Evening star., 1896-03-21
Dfaappofntment In Boston,

FIom Puck.
Papa-"You look sad, Waldo"
Waldo do-"Yes, papa; It's the Roentgen
discovery. How could have been so
stupid as not to find that outT'
Evening star., 1896-03-21

Never cqualed. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
-
THE STORY OF A RING.
Mr. Beecher Gave IL to Ellen Terry,
IL Now Sir Henry's.

IL Now Sir Henry's.
There IL a little shop in Boston, the
,ronrietor OF which IS often consulted re-
qardlng rare and costly gems, rays the
westminster Budget. Some twenty years
ago "a n local correspondent tells the
sto,v the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
whose fondness for gems was almost
.sassion. and who never visited Boston
Without stepping into this little SHOP.
found here an uncommonly beautiful
aouamarine ring. which he bought and
wore for some time.
During the first visit OF Miss Ellen
Terry 10 America the actress lunched
v,Itb Mr.. and Mrs. Beecher. In the course
NJ her stay with them she caught sight
of this ring on Mr.. Beechers hand, and
as,eed 70 examine Il. When 1t was handed
40 her and she had displayed great en-
thusiasm over II, she kissed it passion
steiv several times. why do you do
,hat,, inouired Mr. Beecher. simply be-
CAUSE | love these gems So" was the
renIy. "Well. II you care so much for
The ring as that" said Mr. Beecher,
please keep the ring and wear 1t for my
sake"
Miss Terry, OF course. was very proud
of the gift, and for number OF FEARS II
was among her most cherished possess
sions. Last spring, while the famous
actress was in Boston, she hunted up
mis- little shop and passed some time
looking at the gems, and talked with Mr..
Remick about them.
At length he asked her what had be-
come of the ring that Mr.. Beecher gave
her. 81 wore 1t for years" she answered.
after his death / became more attached
10 IL than ever. But on the day that
Queen Victoria knighted Irving took the
ring from my finger and gave II TO him
in honor OF the occasion. Sir Henry now
wears Mr. Beecher's ring and will wear
II as long as ne lives"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
QUEER BIRDS, THESE.
COMPLEX PLUMAGE on Ely LADY'S
AUTUMN HAT.
BUT STYLES ARE PRETTY.
rhe Most Fashionable Birds Are n
Combination of Five Different
Species, Giving Great Variety of
Color.
lcorrespondence Of the pIspateh.l


NEW YORK. October 16.-The fencies
Of fall hats are perplexing-not the hats
themselves-but their decorations. The
prettiest hats show a combination Of
black and white. White felt hats are
loaded with black cock feathers or are
lined with black and trimmed with white
gardenias and black quills. Sometimes
green cock feathers trim the white felts
also. with drspings Of yellow lace added.
II is the fashion 20 wear the most un-
natural looking birds on hats Some Of
them are a combination or four or five
different species. The tails Of two kinds
are combined with the wings Of the third
and the head and breast OF a fourth.
Mixtures Of feathers are also used, such
as the plumage Of birds Of paradise and
ospreys, and owls heads with jeweiled
eyes and black and white quilts.
Rosettes are made OF white swans
feathers tipped with chenille, and
partridge wings are backed by bright
feathers Of any kind. one of the newest
colors in millinery IS pinky apricot; an
other a fun, rich cyclamen approaching
the pink geranium tone. Mirror velvet
will appear IN both hats and bonnets, UNI
less the hats are very modest and severe,
as the early felts are.
one Of the daintiest gowns seen IS OF
the new figured silk About the hem Of
the skirt the material is cut into van
dykes. each one edged with q narrow
trimming Of sequins. Showing through
the points are two tiny fril.s of different
Colors. each taking a tone from the SILK
The oorselet bodice of lace is lined with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
CLuFF-DwELLERs AT HOME.
HnmIIn GnrInnd's Pen-Picture OF
the village of WaIpi.

Hamlin Garland contributes an IN
terestlng article to the October Ladies
Home Journal on the homes and home
life of the Pueblo-Dwelling Indians,
(Cliff-Dwellers of the Southwest whom
he designates as 1.-THE most mysterious
people in America" 1T took fear OF man
TO set these villages on these heights,
he writes. "As l approached Walpi,
could hardly believe anything living
was upon it. The houses, massive, dirt
colored, fiat and square as rocks. Sc
GREETED themselves upon the cliff, like
turtles. The first evidence of life was
small field of corn set deep in the wash
or dry river bed. Then an old man watch
ing it-seated beneath shade OF pinon
boughs. Then some peach trees knee
deem in sand. Then some red-roof houses
built by the government. BY this time
could see tiny figures moving about on
the high lodges and on the roofs of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

houses. Up the trail man on burro
was driving flock OF sheep and goats.
lie wore light cotton trousers and
calico shirt His legs were bare. and on
his head was a straw hat. Farther ~
the trail some old women were toilins
with huge bottles Of water slung on their
backs From the moment i entered that
trail / was deep in the elemental past.
Here was life reduced to its simplest
form. Houses OF heavy walls, with in
teriors like cellars or caves. set for de-
fence upon a cliff. Here were fiat roofs,
thick to keep out the sun and 10 make
a dooryard for the next tier of houses
above. Here were Nude children with
tangled hair, wild as colts and fleet as
antelopes, dancing on crags as high as
church spires. Here were dogs just one
remove from wolves-solemn dogs, able
to climb n ladder. Here were men and
women seated upon the floor and eating
from plaques of willow and bowls OF
clay of their own shaping and burning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

pliaDIlity, and should reach well above
the ankles, I'm order that the latter may
be we'll supported. In my opinion lace"
shoes are better. than buttonea, because
they may be drawn tight or loose, sc-
cording as the wearer wishes. Toward
the end OF long tramp II Is frequently
desirable TO loosen the shoes little TO
relieve the ankle muscles, though not
enough TO withdraw the support. Inc
soIes ought 10 be very thick-much thick
err than can be generally be found In tne
ready-made stock OF most stores This.
however, is easily remedied by having
an extra sole put on outside OF the ordina-
ry one Nails or spikes driven into sslss
and heels are useful to keep one from
slipping, but they should be put In very
carefully. so that there will be no chance
of their hurting the foot inside.
Some people have found extra soles or
thick rubber. such as are put on the best
tennis shoes, TO make an admirable SUD-
stitute for the nail-studded ones. IL -
surprising how well the rubber wears.
outlasting even the most rocky climbs
and desperate scrambles through UNDER
brush and thorns.
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main slll, Of ana of the colors. and turned

plain silk Of one Of the colors. and turned
back with revers About the waist y
folded belt Of velvet. The tight htlilg
sleeves are of the figured silk ana at
the shoulders they are trimmed down
with small frills, which take the pace VI
puffs.
Another handsome costume Is or rosy
pink satin. The crossed bodice ana the
band about the foot Of the skirt are OF
brocaded MORE. and are headed by
tiny ruche Of the chiffon that composes
the low chemisette and the friils oil the
sleeves.
An attractive evening gown is or
brocaded silk in apricot and white, with
a plain colored swathed bodice sewn
with paste jewels. and fitted at the
waist with a wrinlSled belt of the silk.
The bodice is fastened by two large
choux of white chiffon. each having
fine paste button in the centre. me
short sleeves are of wrinkled chiffon,
with deep founces falling to the elbows,
and are surmounted by plated shoulder
frilIs Of brocade and chiffon. Across the
bodice front IS a band of jewels.
The tea-gown is an ll-the-year-round
fashion. During the summer 1t is a
dream of loveliness but for elegance and
comfort the fan and winter are the sea-
son when ii is best appreciated one OF
the most attractive models of the season
is made OF velveteen of a dark-green
shade cut princess fashion in the back.
and has bolero bodice in front. The
bodice opens over full vest of soft
primrose silk.
The broad revers are Of the primrose
silk. and are edged with softly-falling
frills Of creamy lace. The sleeves have
small puffs high on the shoulders, and ut
closely to the elbow. where they terminate
in a full fall of the velveteen lined with
the primrose silk and edged with the
creamy lace. About the waist is a broad
satin ribbon like the silk. with a small
bow tied at the left side and long ends.
Separate bodices are Indispensable to
a woman's wardrobe. This fall finds them
more chic than ever. a useful one may
be made of plain material, ornamented
with cloth applique. 1t is in one piece,
and is plated slightly at the waist, front,
and back. The model is of rich, dark
red silk, and the applied cloth may be
of the same color or a contrasting shade.
The right side Of the bodice is trimmed
with satin ribbon TO the belt, where 1t is
finished in graduated loops. Two more
bands of ribbon tie about the sleeves
above the armholes. The epaulets are oi
material to match the bodice's trimming
and are edged with plated frills Of silk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
III About Us.

The woman who carries her handker-
chief up her sleeve will, we regret to say,
soon discover that her stock of mouchoirs
is being rapidly lessened.
Shadows beautiful wife Is quite as
great en- object of admiration as the
strong man himself. She usually sits In
n box TO watch her husbands perform
ances.
The man who has a velvet collar and
cuffs put on last years overcoat need not
.delude his soul into the belief that the
promerader back of him thinks he has a
new one.
Some time in our lives we have achieved
becoming toilet. which should be
the model for all future attempts,
instead of being governed by that dis
astrous desire of womankind for some
thing different" which often results in
making a really pretty creature look like
a guy.