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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
A Romance Of the War.


A bill introduced in the Senate today by
Senator Penrose unveils a romance of the
war. A brothers desire to save the honor
of the family name has forced him to keep
silence for years. Death has opened his
lips at last and the story is told
The bill is a simple one. 1t directs that
the military record Of Hartman Francis
shall be changed SO that the name shall
read George Francis and that an honor
able discharge shall be granted to George
Francis.
Hartman and George Francis were
brothers. When the war broke out Hartman
enlisted in Company X, 9th Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteers. His experiences
the hrst few months were so severe that he
surprised his family by walking into the
nc and telling them that he mad grown
tired of fighting and was not going back
TO his company. In vain the home folks
argued with him. and pointed out the fate
of deserter. Hartman was determined.
Al home he was going to remain. 1t was
then that George made up his mind to save
tie family name from dishonor The re-
semblance between the two brothers was
great and George went to the front as
Hartman
George served all through the war. In
tie battles of the Wilderness he was
wounded. The wound was a serious one
and the name of Hartman Francis was
placed on the pension list. Since the war the
pension has been regularly drawn by ar
rangement between the two brothers. This
worked all right until lately. A few months
ago Hartman died. The pension is still be-
ing paid. but George wants to appear right
before his neighbors. He thinks the honor
of knowing that their father fought in the
rebellion is due to his children. Hartman
left no family and George feels that he has
Kept quiet long enough. So he asks that
the record may be changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
FARADAY'S ANCESTRY,
They Were Poor but Honest and
Thoughtful People.
From the Western Electrician

They Were Poor but Honest and
Thoughtful People.
From the Western Electrician
With a sigh of relief our English con-
temporaries announce the result of the in
vestigation into the ancestral history of
Michael Faraday. Dismay and consterna-
tion were plainly visible everywhere when
the insinuation was made recently that the
family of the famous scientist occupied a
humble place in the lower walks of life
The mice people, who had been adm!ring
the genius of Faraday were Mortified at the
thought that among his progenitors was a
common day laborer." This impression is
row corrected, and joy and gladness fill the
hearts Of the fraternity on the other side.
A representative of the family, John w.
Faraday of Hayle. Cornwall" furnishes the
information that 'one Robert Faraday
married Elizabeth Dean, the owner Of Clap
ham Wood Hall, in Yorkshire. This hall,
It is said, was of some beauty and of a
style peculiar to that part of the country;
INTELLECTUALLY, 1t was very effective. Rob-
ert Faraday was the great scientist s
grandfather, his own father, Barnabas, be-
ing born at the hall" 1t is explained that
he was one of large family, the members
of which had to shift for themselves when
they left the parental abode, but partcu-
larly emphatic Is the statement that Gin no
instance was their condition in life any
thing approaching that of day laborer,' a
class of men whose position at that period
was peculiarly miserable and degraded"
Faraday's father was verger and sexton
of the village church, leader of the choir
and a shoemaker by trade. Faraday' s
uncle was the owner of a neighboring
quarry, and employed number of day
iaborers, and was noted for his kindness
to his employees" Faraday's father James.
formed an attachment to Margaret Hast
well, whose father was farmer, and also
an employer of day laborers." He was
averse to the match, being ambitious for
his daughter to marry some one who had
more cash than youth who came from
Clapham Wood Hall was likely to have. 1t
| is also said that James followed the call
ing OF blacksmith" in London. and even
tually married Margaret and took her to
London. where he had to fight his own
battle and. like many another, found 1t
hard enough. MichaeTs earlier years are
described a struggle against poverty.
All of which is very interesting, but
scarcely worth the fuss that has been made
about it. However, 1t seems as If old world
prejudices must be consulted even when the
recognition of genius of the highest order
is involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
DISTRIBUTING CUT FLOWERS
Reply of Secretary Alger to Local Flor
lists.
Not Regarded as Competition With
Their BusiEcss-Views of COL
Onel bingham.

About month ago Secretary Alser re-
ceived letter from n. Studer and other
florists of the District Of Columbia. petit
tioning that the War Department prohibit
the free distribution of plants and cut
flowers products of the government, by the
officer in charge of public buildings and
grounds, outside Of the government on the
ground that such system is perncous and
unjust to the regular dealers.
The letter having been referred to Col
Bingham, the officer in charge of public
buildings and grounds. he made a report
In which he expressed his belief that the
small distribution of flowers by his office
does not affect in any calculable degree the
profits of the florists in this community.
He stated that on the contrary, the gen.
eral sentiment among many of the florists
of Washington and other principal cities, is
that it cultivates a taste fer such things
among people to such an extent that they
now even buy flowers when they formerly
thought they could not afford to. The dis
tribution, he adds, is to hospitals, officials
OF the administration, to the Supreme
Court, members of Congress and particll-
larry to the employees of the government for
funerals and such purposes.
Based on this report Secretary Alger has
addressed the following letter to N Studer
and others of this city:
acknowledging the receipt of your let
ter of the 9th uitimo, protesting against
the free distribution of cut flowers, plants,
etc, by the superintendent of public build
ings and grounds l beg to inform you that
the chief of engineers, to whom the mat
ter was referred, reports follows: The
custom of distributing flowers that may
be in bloom at the propagatng gardens is
one of long standing, and it is understood
has been in existence ever since the COM
mencement of the construction CT the green
houses at the nursery. over a third of 4
century ago.
1t seems to be a proper thing to send
out to hospitals, fairs festivals and church.
es and to prominent government officials
and others, these pretty blooms, rather
than to permit the flowers to fade and die
upon the shrubs and there appears to be
no legal objection to using for the cult
walton of flowers for decorative purposes
at large and important public functions,
when not otherwise occupied, the available
area of glass so necessary during about
one-half the year for propagating the half
million plants used in assisting in the sum-
mer decoration of the public parks.
The custom in this matter has been
frequently mentioned in annual reports to
Congress. and the fact reported that while
under the law. the loan or gift of the plants
was constantly courteously refused, the
blooms were gladly distributed SO far as
the limited quantity would admit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Closed Saturday, Christmas Day.
WOODWARD and LOTHROP.

WOODWARD and LOTHROP.
10th. 18th and F SITS. N. w,
Invite attention to their selections and direct mpor
tations from Paris, from Lyons, from st. Gall of
Evening Clown Stuffs,
for the Debutante for Receptions, for Weddings for
Dinner Parties, for Theater PARTIES for Balls, for all
Fashionable Occasions and Social Functions. Rich
Laces Tuifes, Cbiffons, Mousselines Silks WOODS and
vast variety of other fabrics that so gener=
ally shown by the leading Paris modistes.
Lace Department.
Never so rich and beautiful collection of imported
gauzy fabrics, among which many exclusive now
elites i'm Hand=embrodered, Spanged and Applique
Robes. Marquise Lierre, Application and Embroidered
nousselnes, Fam Plated Gold Silver Embroidered
Mousseline Flouncings and Net with Lace or Nous
seline Ruffles, Chened Tosca, Spangled Brussels,
Printed Broche and Fancy Plated Chfonette Ali
Overs Beaded All Overs, i'm f1oaiton effect ON black
and white grounds, studded with coral amber, tur-
quoise and rlinestones, Silvia Plated Liberty Silk
Skrings i'm dainty colors, Jetted Nets Chantilly
Bands for appliqueing. Also real Applique, Rose
Point and Duchess Laces, i'm all desirable widths.
First hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
biggest Mule In the World.

From the Chicago Sum
The largest mule in the world arrived in
Chicago Saturday, and is stopping at the
stock yards for short time. The animal
is not destined to be slaughtered, for it
is bound Tor London, where it is to be-
come the star attraction in menagerie,
ard 1t Will doubtless be placarded as IAN
average American mule" The mule is 10
hands 2h inches high. and weighs 1880
pounds. 1t Is nine years old.
The discoverer OF the animal IL F. p,
Brown. q stock yard horse dealer, Who
fc und 1t on, Its native heath in southwest
ern Missouri. He believed that his find wa 4
not In its proper environments. and sue
ceeded In disposing Of 1t to an English
animal tanner. The mule viii be shipped
east today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Silk Department.
First hoor.

Rich Silks, i'm white, pearl and all fashionable tnts
embracing all the desirable weaves and including
some richly elegant novelties that are exclusive We
name i'm part
Crepe Suzette, Crepe de Chime Japanese Silk TAFT
fetas Facone, Gros de Lodres Broce Taffetas Barre
Satin DucFesse, Gros de Londres, Bengaline Barre,
Siciliemme, Bengalie Ondine Satin Bfocade Striped
Taffetas, Tafetas Glace Brocade dor Brocade Mat
lasse Satin Jardniere Taffetas PointelIe Taffetas
Pompadour, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Typhoid Fever Law Suit,
M the Buffalo Commercial.


A verdict of far-reaching Importance has
been rendered by a Wisconsin court in IA
vor of Mrs. Julia Green of Ashland, and
against the Ashland Water Company. The
suit was brought on the ground that the
typhoid fever, of which her husband died.
resulted from drinking the water supplied
by The company. The verdict was for
5000 and the suit is said to be the first of
the kind ever brought in the United States.
The case has been appealed to the supreme
court Of Wisconsin. If the higher court
should sustain the verdict a new and fruit :
full field of legislation will have been oper-
ed.
1t appeared in the testimony that others
died besides Mr.. Green. The polluted con-
dition of the water supply had been noticed
by the board of health, and the company
had been informed some weeks before Mr..
Green was taken i'll of the condition of the
water. The company did not take any pre-
cautions. it is alleged. to remove the source
CT contag en- or to secure a purer water sup
ply. The expert testimony given at the
trial based its theory of contamination on
the fact that the sewer deposited its con-
tents two miles above the point of the in
take in Ashland hay. whence the city water
supply was drawn. The expert believed
that the city water was polluted with the
bacillus OF typhoid fever from this sewage.
Ear deS .,fu NJ . ~,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Dress Goods Department.

very choice gathering of the correct sorts of
Dainty Woods and Silk and Woods which are pc
culiary beautiful and effective for evening we~r.
Silk and Wool join hands i'm of the loveliest;
the Allwoo are exquisite. Among the most popular
A=woo Cas1Hnneres, All=woo1 EFenriettas
Silk and Wool LarsdOwne Silk and Wool Foranee
==these are shown i'm and art tirlts; also
Broadclotf1s i'm host of evening tints for opera and
visiting wraps and gowns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Return of Commis.ioner Ross.

LISTERS received from District Commits
s:oner John w. Ross at the District build
ing during the past few days are to the eff
feet that he expects to return to the city
about the first Of the year. His letters also
indicate that he has no intention Of re-
signing hts ONCE as Commissioner He is
at his home in Illinois, and his health II re-
ported to have very much improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Only a Cold!

Yes; but a cold frequently has a
serious ending. Chronic coughs,
pneumonia, bronchitis and consump-
ton all start with a cold. Neglected
colds cause more than two-thirds of
all the deaths in America.
There is right way and wrong
way to cure cold, but you can make
no mistake in using
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Millinery Department.

Paris Novelties i'm Bandeaux and Toques, i'm deli
cate shades of satin antiqle==trimmed i'm Ostrich
Tips, Aigrettes and Rich Gut Steel Ornaments.
Pompons, Aigrettes and Ostrich Tips i'm every
ceivable slnade==for the hair and gown.
Flower Garnitures i'm exquisite shades to match
evening gowns.
Beautiful Rhinestone, Pearl and Gut Steel Orna-
ments for the hair.
scoudn floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24

For description Of Q charming hotel-the Hotel
Empire. New York. appear on page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Dufy's Pure
Malt Whiskey.

1t is a pure healthful stilnulant
which quickens the circulation and
restores healthy action to every part
of the body. 1t is a sure cure for
colds, malaria, pneumonia. 1t assists
nature and builds up the system.
Do not be induced to take any i'll
ferior whiskey which your dealer may
try to substitute, but be sure that
you get Duffy's. Nothing else can
produce the same effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24

about twenty human beings persisted from
hydrophObia. Soon after the laws were
made the mad dogs fell to six per annum
and the deaths to one person every two
or thee years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
NeckWear Department.

New Paris dainties i'm profusion of exquisite
conceits==atest effects for the neck. Also rich
SasFnes, i'm Roman stripes, and dainty hand=painted
White Sashes, with Chiffon trimming, for evening
wear.
Frs floor.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Gypsies kldnap Two Boys.

St. Louis Mo, Nov, % 1t was
learned to day that q quartette OF
strolling gypsies yesterday made an
almost successful attempt to kidnap
Willie and Henry Wilman, aged 10
and s years respectively. while on
their way home from school Henry
escaped and rushed home. He told
John, an elder brother, who pro-
cured q revolver and went after the
gypsies, who were carrying OF Willie
in their wagon.
John, at the point OF his revolver,
forced the nomads. who had secreted
Willie in a large box in the wagon,
to give the boy up. When rescued
the boy had his hands and feet tied
The gypsies escaped into the coun-
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Summit Items.

Rev Harte. of Hume, preached at
the Chapel Sunday.
Mrs Norton and Mrs Grant went
to Cass county Monday on . visit.
Mics Lucille Srvier went TO Kan
sas City Monday to visit friends
Mr. and Mrs E A Thomas went to
Kansas City Sunday on account OF
the sudden illness Of their daughter,
Miss Maud.
VIM Crouch returned from Texas
Monday after . weeks stay.
Highlan and Miss Quincy Mitchell
went to Papinv,lls Wednesday to
attend the wedding Of Miss Emms
Lane OF that place.
Chas Crouch and wife went to
Vernon Co Sunday to visit . week
Some Of the boys Of this and 9th. r
neighborhoods are liable TO GIT
themselves into trouble by maxi, z
so much unnecessary noise at the
Literary at Herr~li school.
The threshing season is not over
vet as D W Boaman and Wm H.
rell are just getting their oai-
threshed.
The boys are prepariDg to mak~
this their big hunting dsy, and "
understand some Of our friends fro,s.
town will be out 10 join in the fur
Dixie.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
BLADDER TROUBLES.

The bladder was created Tor one pur-
pose, namely receptacle tor the urine,
and as such it is not liable to any torn
of disease except by one of two ways.
The first is from imperfect action OF
the kidneys. The second way is tor care
less local treatment of other diseases.
SAMPLE SENT FREE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
news is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bIes. It is comforting to know that
DR. KiIrner's Swamp Root fulflls every
wish in quickly curing bladder and uIi-
nary troubles. 1t corrects frequent calls,
inability to hold Urine and scaiding or
singing pain in passing lt,or bad effects
following use OF liquor, wine Or beer,
and oyercomes that unpleasant necessi-
ty OF being compelled TO get up many
times during the night % urinate. The
mild and extraordinary efec. OF DR. Kill
ner's Swamp Root is soon realized. Il
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures OF the rnost distressing cases. Ii
vou need medicine you should have
The best. III druggists fifty cents and
one dollar. \ On may hare sample
oott!- and pamphlet, both sent free by
mail. Mention The Butler WEEKLY
TINES, and send your address to DR..
kiIuaer & Co., Bingharnptna, N Y.
The proprietors Of this paper guarantee
the genuineness OF this Offer
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Pubic Sale.

! will sell on what is known as the
Greer farm, on Wednesday, Dec. /,
1897, the following property: ? extra
good milk COWS, about 30 head of
hogs. average from 125 10 80 pounds; !;
2 brood sows and pigs, corn planter,
almost new, breaking plows, II
inches and in good shape; . eultiva-
tors, I good steel frame 10 feet harrow
/ moving machine, suiky hay rake !;
corn, hay, and shock corn, winter
apples, irish potatoes, household and
kitchen furniture, q part as good as
new, and numerous other things 10
be found az & closing out sale
Terms: On sums under = cash.
All SUMS Of = and over & credit OF 12
months viii be given without interest
If paid paid when due, II not 10 sira "
3 per cent from date, per cent dis
count for cash. Note TO bear ap-
proved security. Lunch on ground.
III. RHEgE.
FRANK LsFoLLETT, Auctioneer.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
ls Burke Cochran Il Prophet

Lamar Democrat.
Burke Cochran, the great orator
Of New York City, used to be q
democrat Last fall he was a gold
bug democrat, and made speeches
all over the country for Palmer and
Buckner. This fall he is a republican
and made speeches for Tracey, the
republican candidate for Mayor of
Greater New York City.
10 one of his republican speeches
he made the following prophecy:
'If either Van Wyck or Low il
elected the delegates from the EN-
pire state will 60 to the national
convention supporting q re adoption
OF the Chicago platform, There will
not be one dissenting vote in the
whole assemblage. Already every
state in the Union and everv city
and county in every state except
Maryland, has adopted resolution.
re affirming the revolutionary pro
gram of Chicago and pledging once
more allegiance with Bryan
Well, Van Wyck was elected by
$4,000 plurality. Will the next
National democratic convention re
adopt the Chicago platform! and
will there be no dissenting vote in
the whole assemblage! The Demo.
crat is inclined to accept the
prophecy, even if it did come from
Burke Cochran.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Four Men Killed IN n Fight.

Vaudeville, La, Nov. 22.-Bayou
Lacombe, small settlement eleven
miles east of here, has been the
scene of terrible tragedy. News
has just been received here of q
desperate fight between Arthur and
Edward Jolie on one side, and Law.
renee and Edward Cousin on the
other, which resulted in the killing
OF all the parties concerned. Shot
guns and pistols were the weapons
used. The cause of the difficulty ID
attributed to an old family feud. On
account of the remoteness of the
place aud lack of the ordinary means
OF communication, the details are
necessarily very meagsr- Corone
Piggott has been notified and is now
on his way to the scene of the killing
The banker, Darrah, of Kansas
City, who wrecked the late Kansas
City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
has been convicted and sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary. BE
has appealed the case and that means
he will never serve the sentence
Nowadays bank official can steal
bank blind and ninety nine times
out of q hundred never see the inside
of penitentiary and if he does he
will be pardoned out bsfore be re.
alizes the change in his condition
Marshall Democrat News.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Col, Gerald Is Vindicated

Waco, Tex. Nov 23.-At the
bearing in the case of Colonel G B.
Gerald, who shot and killed the
Harris brothers in controversy
arising out of the Brann- Baylor case.
it was shown that Colonel Gerald
was justified and he was exonerated
by the court.
It was shown that Colonel Gerald
did not draw his weapon until be
himself was under cross fire from the
Harris brothers, and that the shoot
ing was in self-defense.
Colonel Gerald is resting easily at
his home, and receives callers freely.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Harris Brothers Funeral.

Waco, Tex. Nov. 2l.-The funeral
of J. ". Harris, editor of the Waco
Times Herald. and ". 4. Harris, his
brother, the victims of their duel
with Judge g. 3 Gerald, was held
this morning. -Four thousand per-
sons crowded into The Baptist Tab.
ernaele and wept at the words OF
The ministers who prayed and
preached. Rev. Harvey Carroll re.
ferred in bittsr terms to Editor
Brana Of the Ieonoc,ast as the cause
of the trouble. The funeral was the
largest ever held in Waco.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25

munication was referred to Editor
Harris and he declined to publish it.
Next day, Gerald called for the
manuscript, demanding of Harris its
return. The latter did not return 1t
at the time and words ensued, which
were followed by fgnt between
the two men, in which Gerald WAS
badly worsted Since that time bad
feeling existed bstween the two men
and trouble was predicted.
Gerald is a man of note . cour &.
and fearlessness and quick 10 resent
All attack of any ii d upon hum
Attempts to N Ike peace failed The
affair eliminated in the tragedy DE-
scribed The Harris brothers each
had slx-shoot-r ard Gerald had
two; all were emptled, the shooting
being rapid and continuous
A little negro boy, a by stander,
was shot in the leg, and another
bullet grazed the bead of physician n
standing in the drug store
Judge Gerald is ex.County Judge,
ex member of the Legislature, ex
postmaster of tEis city aud widel
known throughout the state He is
about 65 years old The shooting
occurred shortly before 5 o'clock,
and tonight men are discussing it
IN the streets The incidents which
led to the deplorabie affair Were
intensely exciting and caused great
deal of feeling and many intempsrate
expressions. The shooting to-day
reopened great deal of this.
w A Harris, who was killed, was
IS years old, and leaves a widow
and three children. j w Harris i.
40 years of age and has wife
and four children. He was unit
months ago engaged in th'
, insurance business, which be lef
! to engage in the publication of th'
Waco Times Herald, having, will
. others purchased the paper.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-11-25
Fatal Stsbblnr.

Nevada, Mo, Nov. 22.-Thomas
Smith stabbed Dud Watts fatally
at Warwick Church, this county.
last hight. The young men quarreled
over a pair of gloves Neither OF
them is over is years OF age. Watts
was stabbed twice above the heart
and once in the left arm. Smith has
left the country.