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The times., 1897-05-02
BROTHERS STRIKE 1T RICH.
The Stasner Boys Deposit at Ragged
Top Runs S7oo to the Ton.

Iop RUNS Ss0o 10 the Ion.
The most fortunate miners in the new
field OF gold about the Black Hills are the
stasneT brothers, Of Ragged Top. These
boys" as the mining fraternity calls
them, are miiIionaires They have not
taken their millions out OF the earth yet,
bat he millions are there Just the same, and
there is not a miner or prospecter in the
entire Hills country that envies them their
good fortune. The brothers have several
prospect holes around the camp, but there Is
one that is drawing universal attention
at this time because OF the tremendous de-
posits of gold ore which have been found
in 1t.
The other day the Stasners sunk new
shaft. and at the depth OF only fifteen feet
they struck vein of ore that runs STOO
to the ton. In the same shaft, nearer the
surface, narrow vein of rich ore was en-
countered, but the discovery of the heavier
vein was the greatest surprise, and they
have stopped further prospecting, and are
running drifts to determine the exact mag
nitude OF their new find
This discovery is the most important
ever made in the history of the camp, and.
for the matter of that !. in the history of the
Black Hills. Old prospectors are united
in saying that II is the greatest in the
decade The owners Of the mine are busy
trying to find out just how many millions
they can count on. but enough is already
in sight 70 guarantee them a greatrortune
aslong as they live
Another rich vein of gold ore has Just
been discovered in the adjoining ground
OF the Fitzpatrick brothers and Dacy AT
depth OF 290 feet these miners have
struck a rich body of ore that runs up in
the three cipbers per ton. 1t is a very
large body, and saems to lie in flat shape
that would Indicate that it is the much
taiked-of flat formation which is supposed
to underlie Ragged Top. They rave
passed through two or three smaller
bodies Of rich gold-bearing rock while sink
ing this shaft, but nothing so extensive as
this one.
The sinking of this double compartment
shaft To the 29O-foot level has been
source OF great profit to the owners. This
much is known, although they have been
very silent about the amount of gold that
has come out of the many tons of ore that
have been dug out The owners of the mine
are still shipping ore to Kansas City, but the
broad smile that Eliminates the features
Of Bob Fitzpatrick when heoccasioRaily reg
listers at the Bullock Hotel by no means in
dicates that he and his partners are work
ing Ragged Top for their health simply.
The best evidence that this is the truth
is to be seen In the operations at Ragged
Top. They are putting in heavy machinery
that will hoist bucket from the lower level
to the surface. They have been ranning
drifts and slopes on the / 90 and 2eo-foot
levels. besides sinking. Indeed. they have
done more TO develop the camp than ai1
other operators at work there chicago
Times-Herald
The times., 1897-05-02

enough I1oney for little home Of theirown-
And the result is that she has had the
work done by the same person for three
years. and has never lost an article Or had
thing spoiled In the ironing
1t is time to beffink ones self of summer
gowns, and some provident souls have
thought OF them already. 1t is Just as
well, If one has but limited means, TO give
thought or two to the laUndress when
providing the summer wardrobe. II you
have only certain amount TO spend for
dress. and must hire this work done and
boy. because 1t is pretty, q dress pattern
of delicate, frail material-white, perhaps,
with blossoms sprinSied all over it-and
have it made up with many ruffles and
puffings, somebody is going TO lose money.
II yourlaundressi is conscientious andneedy,
she may iron that dress as it should be
ironed, without making any extra charge.
IN which case she is the one who will lose;
il she demands the money that ste ought
to have for the work, your purse VIII
suffer; IL she goes about the job in spirit
Of indignant resignation, to use a paradox
icai expression, and does about as much
work as she is paid for, the dress viii be
ruined; and nobody will get any good out
or il except the man who sold the goods
and the dressmaker who made it Far
better TO buy, for ordinary use, lot OF
plain waists-they need not be shirt-w aists
pure and simple; it is easy TO have them
made with little plaits here and there, and
a shoulder ruffle which relieves the plain
ness-and for dress occasions have either
dress OF some thin. dark goods or Cne
of those pretty fIowered ohaiEie materials
which come at extremely low figures and
can be cleaned with gasoline now and then
and made TO wear whole SUMMER
The blue-eyed girl bought for her last
years wardrobe four white waists and q
plain black skirt. White, when Ii is
clean. looks cooler than anything else in
the whole range OF color. and IL Will keep
clean as long as any light color. With a
black and white costume, one may wear a
hat with a touch OF gay color, and be both
cool, comfortable and picturesque. She
had, for occasions when the white waists
were BOT in demand, q waist OF black silk
gingham. with tiny blue forgetTne-aOt
pattern, and blue silk belt and collar The
sleeves were not lined. and il was as cool
as the wash goods. and less likely TO soil
her best gown was or black China silk.
also with bl1e flower figure; her hat was
trimmed with blue and gray, her gloves
were gray, and the little cape, made OF the
same material as her skirt, was lined with
gray silk. She dispensed with W hite skirts
and wash gowns. and when IL was too
warm for shirt waist and cloth skirt
she wore a wrapper. Thus she saved
laundry bills and other bills. and got
through the summer, perhaps not as COM
foftably as If she had had three times her
income, but very comfortably, neyertae
less.
Ii may be mentioned. incidentally, that
she paid quarter OF dollar piece for
the white waists and 81 % for the skirt,
ready made She had to spend one after
noon hunting for these bargains. but as
her search was rewarded and saved her
considerable money, she thought it rot gn<
profitable time.
The times., 1897-05-02
For Housekeepers with Sharp Eyes.
nn IN FOR DINNER AND TEA SET Of

nn IN FOR DINNER AND TEA SET Of
OUsfU 112 pieces. The illustrations to
the left are some Of the pieces. While the
graceful shape is fairly well depicted the del
icacy and beauty Of coloring is lacking.
When you see these sets you will know that
our statement is unexaggerated they are
$40 sets offered at only $6.48 And we do
not pretend to sell without profit It is the
importers loss. And don't think he usually
sells at a loss-he has disposed Of hundreds
of these sets at a good profit; he merely closes
out the last few of them cheap. because he
wishes to introduce other styles.
The times., 1897-05-02
Pats Argument.

Pat had acquired the reputation of al
ways getting the better end of the argu-
meDt, although not necessarily as ma tier
OF logic. And IL had become the afabi ton
of the rest of the office to see him th rown
down
Now IL happened one slippery day last
winter that Pat was thrown down, though
not in the figuratiye sense of the express
sion. The accident occurred just outside
the office door, and Pats colleagues be-
held it with interest.
Presently Pat entered. smiling as ever
We'll, Pat remarked his elapIoysr,
'the sidewalk got the better Of yor that
time, didn't ft?s
'oi m not so sure" returned Pat. And
at all cvints OF sat on it pretty hardfor the
presumption boston Budget
The times., 1897-05-02
House Linens.

ABLE aud bed Linens from the
faia1s Roya1 are now In the prtn-
cfpal hotels and homes of Wa sh-
ihSSen- why! Bt-eaase proven re-
liable IA quality a ad lowest in price.
IA. each, or 81 i10 dozen for reliable
INC Huck Towels. Extra heavy, apa
III 14X32 inches. Imported from the
beading Irish maker, especially for
the Paiais Royal
a. each for -sSTseciM'' Towels from a
IYG leading German maker. They are
III extra heavy. lSX31 inches. GOOD
value at &c.
an yard for 62-ineh Heached Satin
HUT DaBask Table Linen, which We. re-
R1ls quest you 80 compare with an else
where al 60c yard.
M, dozen for the usual 81 % quality
HUI Bieaehed Satin Damass Table Nap-
I'LL kins-seving youtweIfty y-stgen cents
w On every dozen
M pair for full-stze Snfnrnsr-weight
43lc Blankets. and $40 for the usual 75c
w Bedspreads.
The times., 1897-05-02
He Enew the Man.

ut 8 rather fuauv.i- renaarked s.tBitiers.
THAT, II yoD re really interested in The gin
yourself. you sRoulq give him SO many
ciia'.ces 10 be wita per You've just sent
bin' two tickets to the theater %
Yes,
nd tickets yesterday to the art ex-
hibdt?''
1es''
Hell cut you out
oh. no You don't know him as well
as do
What win he do, then r.
Hell queer himself"
The times., 1897-05-02
81 IN FOR TOILET SETS OF NINE
~. A1 PIECES Soma idea of the shane

Wf n FUR IOuiEI OGIO Or MIMI
0Is4J PIECES. Some idea Of the shape
and decoration is given in the illus
tration Of two pieces You need be told
that the decorations come in assorted colors,
SO that the wall paper or carpet Of the room
may be properly harmonized with. And need
you be told that nine pieces at S14o is less
than 7cepts piece? Shall we have to ask
you to hurry here Monday morning, especially
when we must state that we have but fifty Of
the sets? To cause as wide distribution as
possible not more than one set will be sold
to each purchaser. Sale to commence to-
at a. m.
The times., 1897-05-02
A Pretty Commitment.

How many stars can you see7' she
asked
1.-TWO more than you," said he.
How do you make that out?- she asked
AZ can See your eyes," said he
And that was the beginning OF 1t all.-
Boston Traveller
The times., 1897-05-02
Innuire of the Sneaker.

tFrom the Chicago Tines-HeraIdl
Here are from two to five months that
the Senate will be engaged On the tariff
bill. and the Tirnes-Heraic would ike to
inquire IL the House Is going to keep Up
the opera buffe performance OF three days
adjoarnnent during all that time7
The times., 1897-05-02
Disadvantages of mormon Infants

disadvantages of Mormon Infants.
Small Son-Ma, what's Morrnons?
Mother-JImi men whohave good many
wives
"A good many?''
''Yes, thirty or forty sometimes"
"Oool That's awful"
Yes, my son.
Just awful! wouldn't like to have
thirty or forty mammas to spank me-
New York Weekly.
The times., 1897-05-02
Refrigerators.

1<HE Palafs Royal has been awarded
s.Jewett, Refrigerators-th acknowl-
edged best in the world. Our Illustrated
catalogue and price list, furnished on ap-
pIication, Will demonstrate the superiority
of the Jewett and prove that our prices
are less than prevailing for the inleIlor
The times., 1897-05-02
House Clothing.

~ UA1MER Clothing for your home is as
necessary as for yfIur individual sell
Blinds and Awnings save more money
than they cost,
The times., 1897-05-02

n o you know that more cent
IL articles are sold here than ia
any three OF the SO and 100
stores? Are you surprised-wflen
yeu learn that THREE cents Sc
cures the same articles as sold at
these stores for sc aud 1Oc?
Towel Rack, nickel tips, as illustrated. Sc
Coat Forms, copper finish. :. >. >. ..3c
Asbestos Mats, guaranteed =. :. >. ..3c
Ironing Wax. wood handle. :. :. :. >. ...3c
Spice Canisters. ornamented.. :. :. .. ..3c
Flour Dredgers, Japanned.. :. =. .. >. Sc
Pepper Dredgers. Japanned.. =. :. :. ..3c
Candle Sticks, chimney attachment. ..3c
Machine Oil Cans, best. :. :. :. :. 49,. &c
Cake Turner'S, wood handle. :. :. :. ..3c
FsnneIs, quart sizes. :. :. =. ... :. &c
Cups, tin, combining measure. . =. ..3c
Bread Tins, three sizes. :. :. .. .. -. ..3c
Nutmeg Graters, with box. ...3c
Basting Spoons, 12-ineh handle. :. &c
Jelly Cake Pans, all sizes. :. :. :. :. &c
Insect Powder Bellows, patent. :. sc
Napkin Rings. prettiiy enameled.. -. Sc
Tea Strainers, wood handle. .. >. .. ..3c
Egg Beaters, woven wire.., ;. :. .. .. &c
Soap Racks. with hanger. :. .. .. .. &c
Sponge Racks. plated Wire. :. :. :. =. Sc
Teapot Tiles. fun size. .. .. a. .. -. .-3c
Hand Scruus. superior. =. .s-.- .. -. ..3c
Sink Cleaners, very strong. >. ...3c
Toothpicks. /. 900 In box. .. &c
-'PearIine," Pyie's, genuine. >. :. 30
Baitttt' Soap, genuine.. :. .. =. .. -. 30
Shoe Backing, best. =. .. -. :. Sc
Toilet Paper, perforated. :. .. .. :. 30
Tea Plates. decorated CHINA >. .. >. 30
Cups and Saucers. decorated. .. .. .. :. Sc
Pickle Dishes, decorated. :. :. .. .. ...3c
fruit Saucers, decorated. :. =. =. .. ..3c
Peppers and Salts. !. :. :. .. a.. a. .. &c
Crystal Tumblers, engraved. >. .. .. .-3c
Etc. etc, etc, etc, etc. :. :. =. a. ..-3c
The times., 1897-05-02
r1onday's Special.

mr. f1r Tomorrow for the 81 80 Jewett
MI q1 Refngerators-jus to tempt you
The times., 1897-05-02

l8 5: :; s: +;
The times., 1897-05-02

n for Fruit Saucers and 4c. for fruit
,1G dishes, facsimiies OF expensive cut
v glass patterns
25 e :: :s::.s e -: s: ' $:; e: J: { %
them.
0An for the half gallon size FIiBt-glass
fQG Pitchers The new low and high
shapes
n, for richly engraved "bell-ringing'
.3G Table Tumblers- And only &c for
U Oil Jugs looking like cut glass.
The times., 1897-05-02

nm for the usual 9Se. Water Coolers,
kuE siX-qtart size, .JaEsnned and Or
Hill nauiehted. As ornamental as use
Wv full.
The times., 1897-05-02
Trunks, etc.

M ORE trunks, bags and all kinds OF
ivt leather goods than in any two trunk
stores in town The difference In
prices is simply ridiculous
The times., 1897-05-02
Window Screens.

Wire Screams. made ON Superior Hard
Nood Frames, Is 80 80 inches high. ex-
tending from is to "A inches, as foiluw-s-
lS inches, extending 8 30 34.l9c
"A inches, extending Is TO 81 24o
80 inches, extending s to Sd tF,c
30 inches, extending 23 to 3sc
The times., 1897-05-02

lea TX for the wonder, Gas Ranges
U1sf Nickel ornamentatlons
The times., 1897-05-02

nm instead of 50 for the celebrated
Eu Liberty" Gas Stoves, with Two
Hgt douEie burners. Only 44c. for
wv the single Gas Stove with double
burner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
August Revenues.

From the Providence Journal.
1t is of course true that the shrinkage in
the August revenues was in part due to the
large anticipative importation prior to the
enactment of the new tariff law. But 1t
should be observed that the loss was much
greater than it has ever been before under
similar circumstances. Just before the
Wilson law was passed, for example there
were heavy importations of sugar to an
ticipate the coming increase in duties, but
the deficit during the first month of the
operation of that law was nearly two mill
ions less than that of the past month. on
Chairman Dingley's estimate, allowing for
the delay In the passage of this years tar
if bill, there would be an increase of CHS
toms revenue this year amounting to ST.
OO0.00c, but with a decrease of six and a
half millions the first month 1t is difficult
to believe that this estimate will prove ac-
curate. 1t is said that reviving business
Will Increase imports and pull out OF
the hole. That happened in the winter
of 1870, but times have changed since then
and, even under the most prosperous con-
ditions. we no longer need to buy so freely
of foreigners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04

dition at south connection, 81: distributing
reservoir, temperature. &c: condition at in
fluent gate house, Il, effiuent gate house, s.
Tide Table.
Today-I.ow tide, tbs am and 40 pm
high tide, 12:44 am. and ! :26 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, S:33 am. and 9:la
p.m; high tide, / "a am. and 2:H pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 5:32 am; sun sets, g.
pm.
Bicycle lamps must be lighted one hour
after sunset, at IDS pm.
Moon sets, 1l:14 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 5::33 am
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7:33 pm; ex-
tngulshifg begun at 4:41 am. The ligh.-
ing is begun ore hour before the time
named
Arc lamps lighted at 7:1S PM; extin-
guished at 1856 am
Temperature for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bure anu during
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 1
CLOCK yesterday afternoon:
september "a pm, 10; p.m &C: mid
right, 50. ' w. ----u
September A am. 55; a m, 81; IL m
a, and 2 pm, -
Maximum, 76, at 5 pm, September 2.
minimum, DO, at am, September 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
FAIR TONIGHT.
Warmer and Pleasant Weather In
dictated for Tomorrow.

Warmer and Pleasant Weather In
dictated for Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Sunday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland Virginia
and West Virginia, fair tonight and Sun
day; warmer; east to southeast winds.
The area of high pressure has moved fir I'm
Ontario to New England, causing a decided
fall in temperature and light frosts in ex-
posed localities in the interior of New Eng
land. The depression has moved from
Montana to Manitoba. The pressure is high
on the Lorthern slope.
Showers have occurred In the upper Mis-
souri, valley and on the south Atlantic and
gulf coasts.
The temperature has fallen in the At
lantic states and over the whole country
west of the Rocky mountains, has risen
in the upper lake region, and has remained
stationary elsewhere.
Fair weather win prevail from the lower
lakes, the Ohio and lower Mississippi val
leys to the Atlantic coast, except showers
on the south Atlantic and east gulf coasts.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
s am: Great Falls, temperature, 16; con-
dition, %; receiving reservoir, temperature,
rs; condition at north connection, 80; con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
MISSING boys.
Two Reported to the Police and One
Accounted For.

Two Reported to the Police and One
Accounted For.
Two missing boys are being looked for
by the police, and one who has been alb
sent since May returned home this morn
ing. One of the missing Boys Is Wallace
Taylor. a special delivery messenger, whose
parents live at No. H. 6thl street south
east. Wallace, who is fifteen years old. is
an expert bicycle rider. He w5s at home
yesterday morning and started TO work as
usual. He failed to return home last night
at his accustomed hour, but this OCCASION
ed no surprise. When he had not arrived
at midnight, however, his parents became
uneasy and this morning when breakfast
time came and he was not in his place. his
father called on the police and asked their
assistance. Detective Gallaher has charge
of the case.
Leo Lusby. eleven years old, is the other
missing boy. His parents live at No. 1921
Gales street northeast and the boy, who
mas been sick, Is supposed to have wan
dered Off in the country.
Philip Thornton, colored, eleven years
old, Is tie one who returned. He is son
of Pressly Thornton, prominent colored
citizen. Four months ago he left here
With the circus. and was absent several
weeks before his father heard from him.
He was then in Charleston, s. C. Upon
communicating with his father. the latter
sent him money for his return trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
CONDENSED LOCALS.

William Johnson, colored, was found
dead in bed at No. 1104 street northwest
about O'Clock this morning. Coroner
Carr discovered that death resulted from
natural causes, and deemed an inquest I'M
necessary.
While on the way down the river yes
terday the members of the crew of the
police boat saw several thousand water
melons in the water below Alexandria
They had been thrown in the river from
beats. their ow ners having been unable to
sell them either in this city or I'm Alex
andria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Spnrrovvs Kill n Pigeon.

From the Philadelphia Record.
This story deals with the sagacity and
pugnacity OF The English sparrow, and
also shows how curiosity may get an in
nocent ere ature into trouble The Riddle
mansion, which stands in Glen Riddle. Del
aware county has for some time been the
nesting place of several families of SPAR
rows, and the birds had become a regular
pest. One day last week Miss Riddle de-
ci0ed to get rid Of the birds, and, mount
ing ladder. she tore out at least a dozen
nests from the caves of the porch The
old birds. returning later and finding their
homes wrecked. held a noisy meeting on
the roof and then dispersed.
A stray pigeon that had been roosting
around tie place for several days came
back late in the afternoon and flew under
the porch caves as usual. The pigeon evil
IDENTIFY noticed something wrong, for sew
eral times he flew from the porch to where
the disniantled nests lay. This caused
trouble. fol the angry sparrows noticed 1t,
and suspected the pigeon of being the
cause of their despair. The first thing the
unlucky pigeon knew he was attacked by
at least twenty screaming sparrows, who
began peclling at him. and despite a brave
resistance the sparrows came off Victorious
and left mangied corpse on the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
EnglEnd's MOslems,
From the Chicago Record.

fun the Chicago HetQfu.
In view of the complications in the east
Will Lord Salisbury back down in the
Turko-Grecian negotiations? If so no NAV
regain partly the good will of the suIta y
ard his Moslem subjects. but will lose nro-
portionately the respect of the world for
alone. In favor of Christian Greece az
agains; the head of fanatical Islamism. Al
the same time. should he retreat and leave
Greece and Crete to their fate, II must ar
least be remembered that he is prime min
lister of an empire which contains 90. 600 OOO
Moslem subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
GETTING READY TO RUN.
Two New Electric Suburban Railroad.
VIII Soon BE IN Onerafian.

VIII Soon he In Operation.
The iron for the crossing of the tracks of
the Metropolitan branch of the B. and o.
railroad at Silver Spring by the tracks
of the Woodside and Forest Glen railroad,
which has been manufactured by the Penn
syvania Steel Company has been shipped
from Steelton and will arrive at Silver
Spring Monday or Tuesday. The crossing
will be Immediately put in place and the
cars will begin running regularly through
from Boundary avenue and 18th street to
Woodside soon as the work is completed.
The tracks of the Baltimore and Wash
ington Transit Company are complete from
their connection with the Brightwood cleo
trio road at Takoma to Glen Sligo Park,
and cars will begin running regularly next
week These two new suburban electric
roads will give rapid transit through some
of the most attractive country around
Wa Shington,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Made Restitution.

Edward Bouch, a butcher, living at Lang
don. was today arraigned before Judge
kimball on the charge of killing a cow
valued at $li. belonging to August Reid
inger. The court disposed of the case by
requiring Bouch to pay Reidlinger the sum
named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Anti-Reform Goes Slow

From the Springfield, Mass. Union.
1t has not been observed that the oppo-
nents of civil service reform who were
driven to desperation by President Mo
Kiniey's improvement of the civil service
rules. and his manifest determination To
yield nothing to the spoi,smen, have Sc
cured much popular support of their anti
reform policy. The public appreciates that
these anti-reformers are disappointed Office
seekers and practical politicians. and ra ther
rejoices than manifests distress at their
disappointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Suit to Enforce Conveyance.

John Marshall Hebbard has filed a bill
In equity against Joseph Mazeur and 9th
e-s, TO secure the conveyance of lot a.
block 10. Mt. Pleasant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
They stole whisky.

George Bell and jeremiah Jones, charged
with the larceny of a bottle of whisky from
Henry F. Nash. were today each fined s5
by Judge kimball In default of payment
each went to jail for fifteen days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
Prosperity Under Foot,

From the Boston Transcript
New England shoe manufacturers have
turned the corner one of them ex-
pressed it. the past week More orders are
being booked. better prices prevail and n
profit on the business, which has been the
exception rather than the rule for a long.
time in this industry. seems now assured
for those engaged i'm it,