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Evening star., 1896-12-26
QUEENS WHO SMOKE.
Use of Cigarettes ExtendinR Among
Women All Over Euroue

Women All Over Europe.
According to Les Annales the Empress
OF Austria smokes from thirty to forty
cigarettes q day. The dowager Empress
OF Russia Is a confirmed smoker but con-
fines her. indulgence to her own private
apartments. apparently In Difference to the
feelings OF the young czarina, who Is op-
posed to the use Of cigarettes. which has
become prevalent among women in the
best society In st. Petersburg.
The Queen Of Roumanla, the Queen Re-
gent OF Spain. Queen Amelia of Portugal.
who in this respect follows the example
OF her mother, the wife of the Comte de
Paris. and the Queen OF Italy are ali
smokers.
In France" Les Annales continues "the
association of men and women in all kinds
OF sports has been the cause OF q greater
degree Of intimacy. and has brought us to
accept the cigarette, whose use Is extend
ing among young women Of the most ex-
elusive circles. Even the most critical no
longer protest when two rosy lips send out
few puts Of smoke between . couple of
games OF tenniA. Besides, our grand
mothers loved tobacco. The Duchess OF
Charities and the Duchess OF Bourbon un-
der Louis XIV even went so far as 10
smoke pirss. yes. pipes. my dearsi And
Evening star., 1896-12-26
A Rabbit Famine.
From the Cincinnati Commercial Caxetto

From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
The commission merchants in the city
are strongly censuring tbs Cuvier Club
these days. The trouble is that In all the
printed matter given out by the club ra',-
bits were classed with all the game that
could neither be killed nor sold after De-
cember ID The result Is that none are
beirg shipped to this market.
A few days ago 1t was found that the
law with reference to rabbits was inopera-
tive, and that they can be sold the year
round. So well had the news been circu-
lated to the contrary, however, that there
- practically rot q rabbit coming to this
market. and the city Is said to be suffering
IN consequencs 10 the extent OF thousands
OF dollars. There are more than thirty
commission merchanta In tho city that
handle rsbbsts. Their commissions on
would represent The saio OF go dozen rab-
bits. Multiplying this sum by thirty and
tken by the nuA6oe o9 days that pass Will
Evening star., 1896-12-26

In the Letters OF Traveller we read that
George Sand always kept tobacco on hand
for her own personal use. >,
I'm all times Spanish women have
smoked; and not only cigarettes, but cigars.
Marriott in his Memoirs tells US this with
out mincirg matters And they smoke IN
England and In the United States. although
in the latter country it Is only recently
that women have begun to use tobacco.
There was q story in Gil Bias not long
ago to the effect that three young girls in
Louisville, KY, were seen smoking by
policeman and were arrested. The judge.
although recognizing that the accused were
not conforming to the proprieties, feit
bound to release them because they were
violating no law"
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Couldn't Effect /. Sale.

From Texas Siftings.
The Fakir-'I have here a most excellent
silver polish
The Lady Of the House-sDon't need It.
baven't got any silver
well, then. it will take grease spots out
OF wall paper"
Haven't any wall paper"
Then it will renew the curl in feathers" I"
Haven't got. ANY feathers"
We'll. then, it win make oil paintings
look like new"
Haven't got anyjoil paintings"
We'll. then. Q little taken internally will
make you feel as # You had scme Of these
thir gs. Good day"
Evening star., 1896-12-26
The Hymn Had to BE Changed.

TRSFn tne tnfcdSo def0lQ.
Rev. Simon ]. Mcpherson yesterday
morning preached on "HelF' in the Second
Presbyterian Church. His sermon made
deep impression on the congregation. At
the conclusion Of the discourse the pastor
usually announces the hymn to be sung
AZ q response. The organist had not
known the subject OF the sermon wher he
selected the response, and thought no more
about 1t after he had compiled his list OF
hymns. The pastor fumbled with the list,
coughed and looked q tribe embarrassed
The organist began to play the air pianis-
sino. and q broad grin spread over every
face. DR.. Mcpherson looked appealingly
upward to the organist and then turned
over the leaves of the hymn book with
desperate eagerness. Mr.. McCarrell left
his pipes and hurried down to the pastor
I'VE must change that response" whas-
..W1y! asked the oreanist. innocently.
II have been preaching on He'll" said
DR.. Mcpherson, ''and the response you
have chosen Is What Must II BE to Be
There! We cannot have that"
Even the 40lemn organist grinned as he
climDed 70 the organ ana started up art
Thou Wearyr
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Literary Information.

From the Chicago Record.
Il want to buy a Christmas present Of a
book for a young man."
Yes. miss; What kind of book would
you like?'
why, a book fora young man.
"Oh. he's tall and has light hair. and he
always wears blue neckties."
Evening star., 1896-12-26

n Il a n n u . i
trial and punishment
Of Archafhbaud Sau-
rens. a very young
journalist who is
speedily achi e V / n g
fame. presents the
most recent notewor-
thy example of the
comedy vein that az
ways pervades GER
tain processes under
the French law of
libel. Such sameness
marks t h e general
Evening star., 1896-12-26
And No Way to Protect Them.

From the Chicago Post.
II see they have a submarine bicycle
row."
TOO bad, isn't it?''
"whyT'
why, ] was thinking of the poor whales
and sharks and things! 1 suppose they're
not entitled to much consideration. but IL
does seem horrible to think of permitting
them to be scared to death by bloomer
girls"
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Not So Wearyso.e.
Prom Tit-Bits.

Prom Tit Bits
Scientific Mamma-'Do not dance all the
evening, dear. Remember that the dances
Of an average bah cover q total distance Of
nine miles, ~ ~
Practical Daughter-"Oh, but . xirl n
carried most Of the way, mammal.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
NEW YEAR CALLS
a Sensible Custom That Degenerated
Into Extravaganza.
EXPERIENCE IN VARIOUS CITIES
Origin of the Observance May Be
Traced to Antiquity.
OF F c. A l. + I Q q E L T E
EXPERIENCE IN VARIOUS CITIES
OFFICIAL ETIQ q E T T Z
Written for The Evening Star.

ytTH THE DISAP-
pearance of the Gus
tom of making New
Year calls from the
circles whose men,
becs consider them
selves "in society" in
:he big cities of the
land went one of the
most cherished re-
joIrces of the pro-
:essional joke foun-
1ryman, for it fur
niShed many a situa-
ZION that WAS fruly
Evening star., 1896-12-26
U Wv E SITY NOTES
Colambian University.

At the meeting OF the Society for Philo-
scphicai Inquiry TO be held Janury 5 Mr.
Harris viii read a paper on philosophy of
Education IN Its Subjective Aspects"
Major J. W. Powell will deliver a lec,ure
January to the class In political scienca
On Savagery, Defined and characterized"
The philosophical and economic section of
the Columbian Corcoran Society at its last
meeting debated the question, Resolved.
That women be granted the right Of SUI
frage" Affirmative. Miss West, Miss
Cameron: negative. Mr.. Pierce. Mr.. Dalby.
The engineering section OF the same society
met recently and transacted routine busi-
less. adjourning until after the holodays
The program al the meeting of the Emo
sinian Society on Wednesday evening was
as follows: Address. by the president: violin
solo. Mr.. ffnekei; recitation, Mr.. sterrett;
piano solo, M. Clark; recitation, Miss
Jacobs; selection. PreLtiss Brothers Nam
dolin Club; address, DR. Tlnshcr.
The Law School Debating Society have
selected the question. Resolved, That i'm
migration 10 the United States should be
greatly restricted for debate at the first
meeting in January. The speakers are J.
Felix, E. f. Beckman and 9. II. Gray on
the affirmative; f. KEEPER. w H. Rim and
j. j. Fiahnery on the negative.
Catholic University.
DR.. Pace, who has been Ill since October
poets to resume his duties at the university
after the holidays. DIR. Bouquillon. who
has also been i'll at Providence Hospital for
some weeks, has recovered sufficiently 10
return to the university.
The new dormiiory will be ready for occu-
pGrcy after the holidays, and some OF the
professors are already furnishing their
apartments. The students apartments
consisting OF study and bed room for
each, VIII be completely furnished. supplied
with steam heat and electric light.
January 10 at o'clock I'm the afternoon
DR.. conaty will be formally installed as
rector of the university, aud will hold a
reception in the evening.
Recitations and lectures will be resumed
a $50 IN. January 2.
Prof. w. e. Robinson and family will
spend a portion of the holiday recess in
New England.
tracts and other legal text books. will COM
mence course Of lectures in criminal pro-
oedure January u.
Georgetown University.
The Alumni Association viii give a recep-
building TO lhe faculties and alumnus of the
institution.
The Morris Literary and Debating Society
met Sunday and adjourned until January
10. at which time the debate will be on the
question, Resolved, That suffrage should
be extended 10 citizens of the District Of
Columbia" Ed. Tobln vii s!peak on the af-
firmative and Frank Smith on the negative
The philosophers gave a public disputa-
ticn in major logic before the faculty and
students Monday morning. Those taking a
prominent part in the exercises were @. T.
s. Doyle, c. A. Shea, S. T. Tremoulet and
Evening star., 1896-12-26
To0 Pr0saic.
From the cierelar

From the Cleveland Leader.
City Editor-''Go down stairs and get
your pay. ! have no further use for you"
New Reporter-''Why, what's the mat
ter?''
City Edit or-'Now here in the entire
twenty-one pages OF copy that you have
written about the girl that was held up
ard robbed do YOU say that she was sim
gulariy beautiful or prominent in society" !"
Evening star., 1896-12-26

give the amount OF business which the
commission merchants are denied. Hence
their criticism df the Cuyier Club.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

i mere man can never tell whether two
women are frfends because they like each
other or because they hate each other.-Life.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
THE GREAT HUXLEY.
WHAT HuxLEY. THE GREAT ENGLISH s-IEy.
TIsr. CONSIDERED THE BEST
START IN LIFE

. The great English scieatist. Huxley said tho
best start in life is sound stomach Wcak
stomachs fail TO digest food properly because hey
lack the proper quantity OF digestive acids dacfio
and hydrccaloricl and peptoycnic products: thu
most sensible remedy ia all cases OF indrr-t ion
Is TO take after each meal two OF Sfuar:'s
dyspepsia Tablets. because they supply IN a Meas
ant harmless form ali the elements that weak
The regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
viii cure every form OF stomach ircuble e.,.ent
cancer OF the stomach.
They increase besh. insure pure blood sfrnne
nerves. bright eye AMI clear cunipe zi,a ip,,uss
all these result only from whuics.nle food wsI
digested. '- N
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia Tah
lets at 80 cents fuli-si@ed package
Send for Free tuok Stcmach Trop,,ics -
Stuart Co.. Marshsll Mich dc.SN n;
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Gladness Comes

M5ith . better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle eefforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to . constipatedc condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why IL is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that It is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debiliteting the
organs on which It acts It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effecte, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which IL manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system IL regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, ono
may be commanded to the most skiliful
physicians, but If in need Of q laxative.
one should have the best, and with the
wcll-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
sedandgives most general sa&isfsca30R
Evening star., 1896-12-26
How the Perpetrators Are Dealt With
in Paris.
CONVICTION As A DISTINCTION
The Term of Imprisonment a Sor'
of Holiday.
A ROAD ON PAROL
Correspondence of The Evening star.

PARIS. December 16. 1896.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

In ordinary cases the senten.e imposed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
rEnRrnLE RUNAWAY.
A Powhafan Man Perhaps Fatally
TpIurcd-Poiitical.

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE. August
Il -tspecfal.)-A runaway accident oc-
CURED at this place yesterday. which
may result fatally to Mr.. John a. Davis,
OF near this village. he was passing
through here on his way from church in
an open spring wagon. and Just before
reaching the railroad crossing bis horses
became unmanageable and dashed on.
air. Davis had his wife. his son, Two
daughters and q baby with him the Old
est 81 the children uhe som being only
about is years 81 age. The horses were
kicking as well a. running. and soon
after leaving the public road dashed into
the railroad cut Mr.. Davis was thrown
with tremendous force against the ran
road ties. and was taken up senseless
and. x was supposed. In a.dying conai-
ton. His skull Is supposed 20 nave Deen
broken Just behind the left ear, ms leit
eye was badly hurt. and his back was
dangerously injured. There is but little
hone Of his recovery. The mother and
the baby were not seriously hurt Inc
boy had a severe blow that gives him
black eyes and one OF the girls was
dangerously hurt in the back. The es-
cane OF the mother and the children from
instant death was simply miraculous.
The wagon went into fifty pieces.
There has been 10 organization OF
sound-money Democrats in Powhatan
county The reason may be that there
IS only one such here, and he is not
enough 20 form a meeting.
I 90 not see that the withdrawal OF
Mt Gee affects the congressional situa-
ton here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
TOURNAMENT IN CLARKE.
Twenty KnIghfs--GoOd Attendance
A GRIND Ball.

BERRYVILLE. VA, August A.-(Spe-
,ial)-The fourth annual tournament Of
the Berryville Tournament Association
took place Friday at the Shenandoah
Driving Park. and was attended by a
large crowd from this and adjoining ooun-
ties. The feats Of arms. as practiced in
days of old. were typihed by fitting at
rings hung in lists similar to those down
which ages ago knights no more cour-
ageous than those participating in Fri
days tourney were wont TO charge 10
win the smile of some fair lady or do NOR
tai combat with an enemy. Twenty
knights entered the lists. and after many
charges the contest was won by Mr. c.
w. Cochran. OF Frederick county
knight OF Idlowild. The second. third.
and fourth places were won respective
~ by r. S. Sewers. OF Clarke county,
Knight Of Old Dominion, and a. i. Du-
VAIL Knight Of Silver Mil. and c. W.
Morgan. knight OF Castlewall. both from
Frederick county. Previous 10 entering
the lists the knights were drawn up in
line before the grandstand and Mr.. 5. J.
Cabell, OF Warren county. delivered TO
them an eloquent and inspiring address.
The Friendship Band. OF Winchester. was
In attendance. and added to the occasion
sweet music when some knight took
three rings, while ominous silence greeted
those less skilful In handling the lance.
Following the tournament there was a
running race. a half-mile dash. In which
only those horses which had been In the
tournament were eligible. There were
ten entries, and after a close contest G.
r. Bowly's Bird came in winner. There
were also two other half-Tnile dashes.
both of which were easily won by CabeI
Moore's sorrel mare, Baby" Immediate
" after the racing the coronation took
place. Mr.. T.. Hilton Jackson, OF Wash
ington, u. c., delivered the coronation
address. Miss Laura Daggett. OF Wash
ington, u. c.. was crowned Queen OF
Love and Beauty. the three maids OF
honor IN her court being Misses Louise
and Charlotte Vanderhorst, OF Baltimore,
ard Miss Brien. Of Clarke county.
Messrs. r. MCGUIRE, L. NJ Allen, and
j. u. Hardesty were marshals. and r. l..
McCarty. NJ. J. Hardesty. G. c. Meade,
and +. n. Castleman were judges. The
tournament ball took place at Winston
Hall. The ball opened with the dancing
Of the royal set. after which the general
dancing began, and was kept up until
a late hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
Ne: : HarisIE:Hsstsm RI.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL 70. 1885.
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRD STREET
STATION
300 \. NJ Daily-Richmond and Norfolk
NESTIBULE LIMITED. Sc
cond-ciass tickets not accepted
eos \. NJ. DAILY. THE CHICAGO EX-
PRESS" FOR Lynchburg, Roa-
noke, Columbus, and Chit
cago. Pullman Sleeper. Roa-
noke TO Columbus; also. for
Rad.ord. Bristol. Knoxville
Chattanooga, and intermediate
5@P.M Daily. for Norfolk. Suffolk
and intermediate stations
Ii 80 p. NJ Daily for Lynchburg and
Roanoke. Connects az Roanoke
with Washington and Chatta-
nooga Limited. Pullman Sleep
eTs Roanoke TO Memphis and
New Orleans.
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH
MOND and LYNCHBURG. ready for oc-
cupancy at Il. M: also. Pullman Sleeper
Petersburg 10 Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from LYNCH
burg and the West daily $50 A. NJ, and
Z r. III. From Norfolk and the East II :o5
A NJ. and Vestibuled Limited, 100 Il NJ.
ONCE: SIS Main street
r. W. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent.
w. =. BEyILI>
General Passenger Agent
Genera! ofiices; Roanoke. Va au &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
scoTTsvLLE DEMOCRATS.
Bryan, sewafi, and Hay Club Or
ganixed.

sCOTTsvILLE. VA. August 3l.-(spe-
cial.)-A Bryan. Sewsll. and Hay club
was formed here this afternoon. Isaac
r. Barksdale was made temporary chair
man OF the meeting. Senator Thomas
s. Martin was elected president of the
club; jackson BeaI. secretary: Isaac r.
Barksdale and j. p. Blair. vice-presidents.
and s. X. Gault, treasurer. Captain
Camm PattesOn being present. made a
short but able address on free silver.
A reception committee was appointed
and the club adjourned to meet Wednes-
day night. when Messrs. Hay and Petit
VIII address the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
Confederate Reunion at sml,hvIi,e.

sMITHyILLE. VA. August 3l.-tspe-
clai)-H- A. Darlington Camp. Confede-
rate Neterans. no. "a. held their annual
reunion here to-day. Hon. Thomas ".
Scott introduced Colonel John Bell Big
ger, OF Richmond, who delivered an ad-
dress TO the camp. which was received
with much applause. He was followed
by Hon. c. X. Green. who made short
and witty speech. a Brunswick stew
managed by Colonel w. II. Smith. Y. W.
Jones. and IA. w. Dickerson, was In
waiting for the crowd, and YVES very
much enjoyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01

aches and bilious turns; his meals don I
set" Just right; he gets into costive
and Irregular habit. Before he knows It,
he is well on the road TO some alarming
disease.
Constipation is the beginning Of nearly
all diseases. II is a disease in itself, and
it ought to be cured before it gets any
hold on the system. DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets viii cure any case OF constipa-
ton that ever was known; and cure
it in an easy natural way without dis
comfort.
They insure good digestion; clear skin,
sweet breath and wide awake mentality.
In short, they put you on the road to
health. No other laxative IS so safe and
simple as DR.. Pierce Pellets. Any drug
gist who tries to talk YOU out OF them
makes more profit on his " something
else"
The wife that is, and the mother that IS % Be,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
He Found Gold Beneath the Ground.

Andrew Thompson. a farm hand, en-
ployed by SIr. Harry FAX Of Narina Dis
trict. Henrico. while cutting away the
stump OF an old tree last Friday. unearth-
ed a can. in which lay rusty gold dollar
several brass buttons. and couple or
nails. The can and its contents had EVIL
IDENTIFY been buried many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
N EFFECT JULY ls. ls1S
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, Va.

200 a. VI. SOUTHERN EXPRESS. daily
for Danyiile. Greenslorc'.
Winston salem. s.eepsu
Richmond. Va. 10 DdrUe
Greensboro Salisbury. Casr-
l0tte. Columbia. and
Augu sta. Connects "a,
Dauville with the Nasl.rg'll
and Southwestern NeetbIel
Limited Go. 80. carrying
sleepers. Danvllie % Asheyls,
Atlanta, Cnattancoga Biz
mingham. Memphis. New Or
leans. and JacksonviAe. also.
nrst-class day-coaches between
Washington and Atlanta.
Passengers can Use these
coaches without extra charge.
Connections made az Memphis
and New Orleans for al
point in Texas and California.
Sleeper open for Passengers
al so 7. II.
l2.T p. VI. FAST MAIL. daily. f1r AZ
lanta and points South. Con-
meets at Mcseley with Farl-
VILE and P0whatan railroad,
20 Keysviiie for Clarssyl.le.
oxford Henderson. and Dur
ham and az Greensboro iof
Durham. Raleigh and WIZ
ston-salem. Carries seepels
New York 20 Atlanta end
MONTGOMERY. and from NeF
York 20 Jacksonville, Par.'r-
Car Atlanta, 20 Birm.Es1a.n.
600 p. II. LOCAL. daily. except slrlli
Tor keysvi.le and interm- li-ls
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND
500 a. NJ. From Atlanta and JacA-c--
s.9P NJ. Prom Atlanta and Augls.l
$40 A d.. From Keysyille.
FREIGHT TRAINS will also carry .s
senZers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-01
YORK RIVER LINE VIA WEST PolSE
THE FAvORITE ROUTE NORTH
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY. EXCEPT
SUNDAY

SUNDAY.
TRAIN No. 10. slo p. 81
LOCAL, EXPRESS, Daily except s-
day. stops az an stations. AT ~
ter Manor connects with sac
Walkerton: also. M West Folni "..-
Work -River steamers FOR Balumcfe.
TRAIN No. ~. 4.t5 =. 81 $500.
BALTIMORE LIMITED, Daily. ,
connection AZ West Point Win e..aNi''
fo~ baltimore. except sunday al,
Steamers leave Baltimore ar
and West Point s p. ~. daily, eAeel'
Sunday -,... 40 r..r.
rnond a 9aG A NJ. daily; 1920 a -s
except Sunday and Monday, ana d. DO
". daily. except SUNDAY
LOCAL MIXED Daily. except 7l1gA
leaves Twety-third street lol
Point and intermediate points .-.--l-.,
Ticket-office az station, foot ~ we
street. Open from A. N. 20 = 81
and from $50 p. NJ. 20 4. N. --,.,,-
j N. CULP, W.
Traffic Manager. General Pass
" II GREEN. General Super.rter
! Q HORTON. Travelling Pissrl.
Agent. go east Main street, h-.i.'
Va