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Evening star., 1896-10-06
NIT. VERNON SEMINARY

CORNER N AND ELEVENTH STREETS NV.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
Preparatory Collegiate and Post Graduate courses
OF study. Special students admitted Thorough in
struction in all departments in accordance with
best modern methods
Fonr spacious connecting buildings, recently
erected and specially designed for school purposes,
with passenger elevator, steam heat and perfect
sanitary conditions. together with play ground and
tennis court, furnish every requisite for rcAned
home and complete school equipment.
Twenty second year opens "Wednesday. September
thirteth, for classification Of boarding Pupils and
Thursday, October first, for classification OF Day
Pupils. .r4-
Mrs. ELIZABETH J. SOMEI,S, Principal.
Mrs. ADELIA GA1 Ks AkNSLEi. Associate Prin.
se16-3m ergE I
a CLERGYALiy'S LAUGHTER, WHO HAS HAD
many years experience in teaching. would like
+ position to teach In a school or family. Address
Box 12s Star office. se1G-3w'
Candidates prepared for college. West Point.
Annapolis and civil service examination Prof.
f. A. SPRINGER, SIG Spruce St. Send for cir
cuar containing references. se16-1m'
Miss Sherman's School for Girls,
1915 10Th St, cor. Jefferson place.
reopens October T. 1896. se16-1m
MISS HAISTEAD, FORMERLY PRINCIPAL OF
Miss HasteGd's Private School, Will have charge
OF the preparatory department of Miss sherman s
School. Apply at 3u24 = and 1915 18th SITS.
se2l-1m
DIR. JOHN r. CAULFIEID
VIII resume teaching
se1e1m. 1927 'si' II 81 Il 4 NV.
MRS q D. BUCHER, 141s N ST. NV.
Voice culture
o,c,u. fiaho' u,-ro,,
Evening star., 1896-10-06

CHURCH ORGAN FOR PRACTICE, WITH OR
without lessons; also tuition in piano. compo-
sition, etc. IHEo. INGALLS, KING, go l. st.
II, sn1o
Evening star., 1896-10-06

EDWARD e. TOWNsEND,
MISS ADA LOUISE TOWNSEND,
Elocution. Voice Culture, Grace THE MOITNT
VERNON. cor 9th and y Y. ave- Flat 20 oc, If
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
A Call For Funds.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Assistant Treas
urer Norris OF the Democratic national
committee has Issued a call for funds In
which he snys in part: "The Republican
pnrty can boast Of over1owinR Golfers
Golfers constantly replenished by the Co
l0ssal fortunes Of Europe, fortunes gather
ed In a large degroo of American indus
try, to defeat the will OF the people. Tho
Democracy must depend upon the yolun-
tary contributions OF patriotic citizens for
funds to deirny the Legitimate expenses OF
the campaign. 1t has no such resources
OF combined capital TO draw from; it Is
undoubtedly conducting the peoples fight
and must look to thom for tho means TO
dofray the Indispensable expenses incident
to a campaign Of education, printing and
distributing literature and tho securing OF
thorough organization throughout the
land In view Of the foregoing fair state
ment OF the political situation and party
necessity, 1 take the liberty Of appealing
TO you, for such contributions as your
means will permit, transmitted by check,
bank draft, postoilioe money order or cash,
as may be most convenient, payable TO
my order. An official receipt will bo
promptly sent you.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
Tho G. A. r. Encampment.

ST. PAUL, Sept 4.-Tho Grand Army
of the Republic, 40 its business session,
voted TO hold tho next encampment at
Buffalo. The WOmen's Relief Corps elect
ed the following officers: President, Miss
Ali1e Ingram Of Chicago; senior vice pres
idont, Miss Julia Croft, Cleveland; junior
vice president, Miss Anna Smith, St.
Louis; chaplain, Miss Stephens, Allegha.
ny, Pa; treasurer, Miss Ida Allen, Wor
cester, Mass; inspector, Miss Cora Pike
Massachusetts,; installing officer, Miss FL
la Adair, Oak Park Ills. trustees, Mrs.
Ellen W. Walker, Miss Gladys Foster Of
Hiawtha, Kan. Miss Lizzie Kimball Of
Massachusetts, Mrs. r. t. Monroe of Mas
sachusetts, Mrs. May Edgerton OF Chicago.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
TELEeRAPHlc NEWS NOTES.


Advices from Madrid are that the robel
lion In the Philippine islands is spreading.
John Dillon was nearly mobbed in Dub
lin after the close Of the Irish national
convention.
Fourteen Connecticut men assaulted o
farmland near Munroe who was suspected
Of paying attention to the wife of one Of
them.
A large number Of Republican delega-
tions have made arrangements to visit
Major Mckinley within the next fort
night.
An impressive open air mass was held
in San Sebastian Spain, on the eve Of the
departure OF troops for the Philippines
and Cuba.
A dispatch from Canea Crete states
that the country is still in a condition in
which anxiety and suspense play equal
parts, and that the Greeks In Crete are de-
sirous Of war
A dispatch from Cairo states that chol-
era has suddenly broken out afresh oaus-
ing much alarm to the British sanitary
authorities aud that there have been o.
deaths during the last three days.
The Bridgeport day boat Rosodale, load
cd with passengers for New York was in
collision with the ferryboat Oregon Of the
Now York and Brooklyn Ferry company,
of South Fifth street, Brooklyn, and sank
in l6 feet Of water. The passengers were
rescued.
A wind rain and electric storm Of IN
usual severity passed over New York city,
Long Island, Staten Island and portions
OF New Jersey, doing much damage. viii
liam Campbell, a contractor, was struck
by lightning and killed at Yonkers, N. Y.
Several horses were killed at StapletOn.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
FISHING In The CHESAPEAKE.
CREWS CATCHING BLUEFISH
WITH GILL NETS NEAR
SHARP'S ISLAND.


CHURCH CREEK, Nd, Sept. g.
Several fishing crews have been organ
lied to fish with gill nets" in the
waters of the Chesapeake bay, sur
rounding James aud Sharps Islands
They are doing a profitable business
in the immense schools of tailors, or
bluetish that now throng the waters
of the Chesapeake bay. They say that
on calm days as far as the eye can
reach the whole surface of the water
may be seen working like a chopped
sea with the fms of countless bluefish
Baltimore furnishes a ready market
for most of the fish, which are packed
in ice boxes and shipped by the Chop
tank River Line of steamers. The
boats used in this work are flat-bot-
tom craft, of 80 and 80 feet in length
furnished with small cabin, in which
the crew, consisting of four men, live
for weeks at a time. lookout is fire.
quently kept at the masthead to watch
for the "black water" as the vicinity
of a school is called. The fish some
times have to be pursued several miles
to reach water sufficiently shallow for
the nets, which are from 20 to 30 feet
deep, to reach bottom. Putting the
nets around a school is a difficult
operation, because the fish, which are
very wary, scatter at the least sign Of
a mans presence. On this account a
wide detour is made with the boat
while towing them around. but when
the ends are once Joined the men go
into the middle and by throwing
stones, etc. into the water the fish are
all frightened into the deadly meshes.
Often the force of numbers makes a
break in the nets, through which the
fish escape. 1t has been noticed that
the fish always swim against the tide.
The fishermen account for this by say
ing it is for the purpose of catching
more readily the particles of food
borne along by the current. The tai
lors, which up to this time have taken
no notice of the most tempting bait,
are beginning to lose their reserve,
much to the anglers delight This is
a good sign that the schools are dis
banding, as they will not bite when in
that condition. Trout and crocus are
also being caught on the east of
Sharp's Island lighthouse and under
Hills Point
e. F. Busick, of Cooks Point, and
William II. Beach, of Castle Haven.
have been appointed deputy game war
dens for the eighth district of Dor
chester county. DR.. Benjamin Smith,
of Madison, was appointed for the
ninth district, but has bot yet quail
fed
The oyster season opened in the
Choptank river with a rush. The
oysters are in good condition, and sew
eral buy boats are on the scene await
ing a load. The best oysters are caught
on shOal called the Diamond situ-
ated between Sharp's Island and
Cooks Point.
The police-boat Julia Hamilton.
commanded by Captain Goodman
Bramble, has been on the field of ac-
tion for several days, guarding it
against all poachers. The Governor
Thomas, Commander Sidney Turner,
is also cruising around that part of the
river and bay The Thomas has been
in commission ever since the Republic
cans have been in power. This is un-
usual as before she was only called
out when needed.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
THE ALLEGHENY FLOATS.
WRECKED TANKER is AGAIN ON
HER KEEL AFTER NEARLY
TWO YEARS.

" ~A~NAAA-AN 10 sA04AlAN YIN
HER KEEL AFTER NEARLY
TWO YEARS.
After nearly two years, and at an
expense of over 100000. the tank
steamer Allegheny, which was sunk at
Ship John Light by the steamer Cau-
casse, has at last been placed on her
keel, and will shortly again be placed
in commission.
John L. Mills, of Cooper's Point,
Camden, N. j., is the man who has
done the job, and now he has a white
elephant on his hands. The vessel was
originally worth $125,OOO, and it is un-
derstood that the underwriters will
abandon her to the salvage company,
and in that event, numerous law suits
are looked for at the hands of unsatis-
fed creditors of the defunct salvage
company.
She also rests under libel
issued by Judge Wales, at the
instance of the owners of the Cau-
casse, the amount being $4,000.
Ever since the accident the Allegheny
has been in charge of Deputy United
States Marshal David w. Hughes, of
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
More ANN For Cubana.

WASHINGTON, Sept 4-rhe treasury de-
partmept has received kilograms confirm
ing the report that the suspected filibuster
Three Friends had slipped out Of Jackson
vile Ella harbor probably for a trip to
Cuba. She is supposed 20 have been load
ed with arms and ammunition and men
for the insurgents. AS she has several
hours start it is not probable that she can
be apprehendod. The revenue cutter Bout
well, however, has been ordered to jack
sonville to accomplish her capture II pos
sible.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
aIadstone ON Armenia.

LONDON, Sept 4.-Mr. Gladstone has
written a letter to the author Of the book,
F." sorrows OF Armenia" In which he OK
presses regret that the public has not been
reused TO a due sense Of shame and infa-
my which the British people are undergo
ing. together with the people Of other great
nations, at the hands Of the assassin who
sits upon tho throne in Constantinople.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
A speelal rraIn Zoe y Hunr chanr.

NEW YORK, Sept 4.-The Pennsylva-
MIA railroad and the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad companies
have rendered free special train TO Vice
roy Ii Hung Chang and his party from
Washington to Niagara Falls The train
will leave Washington tomorrow night,
arriving at Canandaigua at 1880, Roohes-
ter at 9:3O and Niagara Falls at Ii 80 sun
day morning.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
From FryinR Pan TO Flre.

TACOMA, Sept. 4--Li Hung Changes
reason for avoiding San Francisco and
taking the British Columbia route homo,
to avoid the anti-Chinese sentiment is
amusing, in view Of the fact that the Brit
ish Columbians are holding radical Chi
neso exclusion mass meetings nightly.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
Ottoman Bank Robbers Reach France.

LONDON, Sept. A dispatch from Mar
seilles to Tho Daily Telegraph says that
the men who invaded the Ottoman bank
at ConstantinOple with rlotous demon
stration have arrived there on board La
Gironde
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
THREE FRIENps A Goop FRIENp.

The Treasury Department has been
informed that the steamer Three
Friends slipped out of Jacksonville,
ria, Wednesday night. She was
loaded with arms and ammunition,
ana her destination is supposed to be
some Cuban port. United States reve-
nue. cutters have been instructed to
look her up.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
Did Vanderbilt Give 500, 600.

NEw York, Sept. 4.-The Journals
Washington correspondent says: 1T was
reported that Cornelius Vanderbilt has
given 500, 600 to the Republican cam
paign fund "
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
SHAKE IN YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet
IL cures painful. swollen, smarting feet
ana instantly takes the sting out of corns
ana bunions. Its the greatest comfort
tiscONcfl OF the age. Aliens FOot-Ease
makes tight-ntting or new shoes feel
easy. II Is a certain cure for sweating
callous and hot. tired. aching feet Try II
stores. 25c. Sent by mail for Csc. in
stamps: Trial package Free. Address,
Allen 5. Olmsted, Leroy. N. 7.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
MoRKMEN WiLL YIsIr-

Next Thursday evening Vulcan Lodge,
A. o. U. W.. OF MsrshslltoD, will play
fraternsl visit to Wilmington lodge and
grand reception will be given the vial
tors.
Evening journal., 1896-09-04
A nenIal From Rome.

ROME, Sept. 4.-Newspapers here deny
that Baron dc Faya, Italian ambassador
at Washington, has been recalled.
The herald., 1896-03-02
Wood Pulp.

An enthusiastic advocate Of wood pulp
for building material as substitute for
stone is Mr.. 6. D. Rice, who has made
the subject one of close study and investi-
cation. His conclusion Is that it possesses
the needed elements of durable construct
i've substance, being at the same time
devoid of some of those features which de-
tract from the value Of stone and brick.
He summarizes some of the qualities pre-
sented by this new factor in building as
consisting in its being light in weight, ex-
ceedingly hard, poor conductor of heat
and sound and sufficiently elastic to meet
all the usual requirements for the pur-
pose; it is tough, though nail can be
driven into it, and it can also be drilled,
while the other necessities of stone SUBJ
stitute, as enumerated, together with re-
sistance to frost and heat, with ability to
stand strain, and so on are said TO be met,
besides the important item of saving in
the cost of transportation. 1t is urged fur
ther that the difficulty of procuring per-
fectly square stone blocks, except at high
rates, is thus overcome, for the pulp blocks,
being cast in square mold, are necossari-
ly uniform. Differing from stone and brick,
which absorb so much heat in summer,
the proposed material is claimed to be cool
er in summer, while in cold weather it
prevents dampness, so common in stone.
The herald., 1896-03-02
SLAVES INSURED IN LOTS.
a Glimpse of the Old Time Way of Protec-
tion From, Loss In Human Property.

Recently The Picayune was shown ~ &
prominent insurance agent life policy,
which, in ths light of the present methods
of insuring, is o curiosity in more ways
than one.
1t was sent here by Mcmphis agent,
headed, "Negro Policy" numbered 365,
issued by the Phoenix Insurance company
of St. Louis, dated in that city the 10th OF
March, 1851, and signed by John IS. Cam
den, president, and W. H. Pritchartt, sec
retary.
Ths premium paid was $3.50, and the
risk was for IS, coo for three months from
noon OF March I, 1851, to noon Of Juno 4,
1851 on is slaves, as follows:
Tom, Frank, Sophie, Evilinc, Jordan,
Daniel, Ann, Hester, Henry, Lew, Zclina,
Ellen, Nelson, Mary, Charlotte and Ann,
in favor of Bolton, Diclins & Co. of Mem
phis, being at the rate OF $500 on the lfo
of each one who might die during the con-
tnuance of policy.
The restrictions in the document read
that the said slaves ''shall have only tho
privilege of travelling in the usual convey
ances on land, rivers, lakes or inland seas
and of residing in any of tho states or ter
ritories of this Union, or the British
provinces of North America, north of 80
longitude from Washington city, except
that from the 18th OF July to the list day of
November in each and every year it shall
not be lawful for the insured to visit or re-
side south of 81 degrees north latitude and
20 degrees west longitude from Washing
ton city, or enter into the military or naval
service whatever Oho militia not in actual
service excepted), without such permission
previously obtained and indorsed on the
policy, or in case they shall die in conse-
quence of a duel or by the hands Of JUS
tice, or in tho known violation of any law
of this state, or of tho United States or of
the said provinces, or if the said slave
shall be engaged in any capacity on %
steamboat, raft or vessel of any descrip-
tion, without the permission Of the said
company previously obtained and indorsed
on this policy, or shall run away or be kid
naped. Then and in all such cases the
said company shall not be liable for tho
payment Of the said sum insured or any
part thereof, and this policy, so far as re-
lates to such payment, shall be entirely
void. This policy shall be void If assigned
without the consent of the company"
There was loss sustained under this
policy, as the following Endorsement will
show:
Received of the Phoenix Insurance company
s49a0S in full, in payment of negro girl, Char
lotte. issued under this policy, No. 365, less Il
days interest. BOLTON, DIcKINs G. Co.
Memphis May 81, 1851.
New Orleans Picayune
The herald., 1896-03-02
THE BIG SWING DOOR.
Such Things as These Are What Spoil
Mems Tempers.

Mems Iempers.
The outer door to the office building was
q massive affair that swung either way.
The man who entered was in a hurry,
but he CONSIDERABLY looked behind him to
see that he did not let it swing in the face
of any one who might be following.
The woman who was following seemed
to be paying no attention to the door, SO
the man held it open for her to enter.
The thought that occurred to the wom-
an just as she got in the doorway appeared
to make her doubtful as to whether she
wished to go in or out.
The man still held the door open.
The woman said II wonder if I have
the paper that he told me to bring to his
office" and began to search through the
little bag that she carried in her hand.
The man said-well, never mind what
the man said. He still held the door open
in order to prevent it sweeping the woman
into the street.
The woman found the paper she was
after and looked across the street, as if un-
certain whether she had the right address.
The man said, Pardon me, madam,
but am in a hurry"
The woman said, "Sir!"
The man said, II cannot remain here
and hold this door any longer"
The woman said, "Sir, you are the
most insulting man ever met"
The man swore softly to himself, the
woman entered, and the door swung back
with great force.
The woman looked scornfully at the
man and said something about telling her
husband how she had been insultod
The man made no reply, but later he
was heard saying to himself, "And yet
people claim that 1t pays to be polite. -
Chicago Evening Post.
The herald., 1896-03-02
A Royal Marriage From Piuue.

An interesting story is being told as to
how the king Of Portugal became engaged.
Prince Carlos, who was known at that
time as the Duke Of Braganza was on the
way to Venice to celebrate his betrothal
to the Archduchsss Marie Valerie, daugh-
ter of the Austrian emperor, when, upon
his arrival at Paris, he received news that
her imperial highness had changed her
mind. The prince was unwilling to re.
turn without bride and sought the ad-
vice of the Marquise Do la Ferronay, an old
friend of the family. Her ladyship showed
him the picture Of young girl, who, she
said, was rich, talented and his equal in
rank. II will have her, whoever she may
be" exclaimed Carlos "Where can she
be SEEM" According to this mornings
paper, " replied the marquise, "her royal
highness, the Princess Amelie of Orleans,
arrived yesterday in Nice" Three days
later the duke and princess met for the
first time, and shortly afterward their be-
trothal was announced.-Galignan Mes
SPnupr.
The herald., 1896-03-02
Advice to "a Budding Journalist.

Reference has rightly 3ecn made to Mr..
Sa!a's kindness TO journalistic beginners.
Here is what G. A. s. wrote some years
ago to Il correspondent en- the subject OF
tho best education Tor n Journalist:
First. Learn shorthand thoroughly,
and when you have mastered it, advertise
for situation as general reporter Oh the
staff Of q provincial newspaper
"Second.-Lcarn as many foreign Ian
guages as you have any aptitude for and
keep up your Latin and Greek, if any
Latin and Greek you have learned at
school.
Third.-Read as many books on as
many subjects as you possibly can get ac-
cess to and copy into big book such pas
sages as you may think useful or interest
ing.
Fourth.-Work as many hours a day
as you are physically and mentally able to
do.'
By way of P. S., Mr.. Saa added, "You
write q legible hand, and that is in your
favor. r."-Westmiuster Gazette.
The herald., 1896-03-02
Emperor and Dumplines.

An anecdote which was current of Ferdi-
nand of Austria at one time greatly de-
lighted his subjects and gave rise to COM
mon saying. Ono summer day he was
hu-lting in the Syrian mountains and was
overtakcn by d violent thunderstorm. He
sought refuge in farmhouse whose occrl-
pants We're just then at dinner, and his
fancy was caught by some smoking dump
ings, made of coarse flour. He tasted them,
liked them and asked for more, and when
he got back to Vienna, to the horror Of tho
royal cooks, he ordered the Same dumplings
to be served up daily.
The courtiers were scandaliZed that such
coarse dish should figure ON tho menu,
and even his physicians demonstrated
against tho use of such food.
The emperor had always been The most
plant of men, but be now showed that he
had will Of his own and persisted In
gratifying his new fancy. Finally tho
physicians pretended that it was dangerous
to his health to be living ON dumplings
and insisted on his giving them up.
TEe hitherto docile sovereign stamped
The herald., 1896-03-02
Frightened tho Bride to Death.

In the Church of CHRISTIAN at Pisek, il
Bohemia, marriage was about to be sol
emnized between Anna Roslin, aged 1G.
and youth of her choice. Bride am
bridegroom stood already before the altar
where were lighted tapers. Before th,
priest could unite the bridal pair enc q
the tapers became suddenly extinguished
"A loud shrek came from the bride, anG
she gasped, 'Meine kerze ist erloschen p
c'My taper is extinguished!') and sank
unconscious into the arms of the bride
groom. Immediately all attention wa
turned TO the condition of tho bride. .Sey
oral attempts were made to revive the poor
girl, but in vain. The bride, in her chip!et
and veil, died at tho altar rails.
The superstition of the villages of the
plain is that if lighted taper becomes cx-
tlnguished on either side of the altar the
person standing on that side of the altar
where the light went out will suffer a dire
calamity. London News.
The herald., 1896-03-02
Twin Suns.

The star Alpha Centauri-the nearest
star to the earth as far as we yet know
consists, as the telescope shows, of two
suns, one of which is five or six times
brighter than tho other. But recent OBJ
servations by Mr.. Roberts at the Cape of
Good Hope observatory have led him to
the conclusion that the two components Of
Alpha Centauri, much us they differ in
brightness, arc really nearly equal in
weight. Together they are twice as heavy
as our sun. 1t seems to follow from these
facts that one of those twin suns is losing
its light, and in the course Of ages may be-
come only gigantic Opaque planet, while
its companion will still continue to blaze
with solar splendor.