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good-sized settlement, it is possible that
the goSsips were right in their assump
ton of 'Kiah's reason for refusing the
elevation. If he had nothing better to
Urrer 'pia<hes ti>A-8 a lily l-sifa sf i.is two
big hands, at least that counted for
something in the meager sum of her
years toll.
Well, in all the twenty years of its
tagging process there had been in the
neighborhood nothing more exciting for
the gossips to talk over than 'Kiah's
courtship But suddenly faint echo
from the world outside became vibrant
in the slack atmosphere OF the little
settlement One little finger, as it
We're, of life and civilization seemed
pointing toward the neighborhood, FILL
ing the inha abitants full of vague, appre-
hensive longings, that by and by the
whole hand would reach out and drag
them and the little settlement out into
the great world itself.
Early one morning some one had seen
surveyors with instrument and chain
taking mysterious bearings of the set
tlement from the hilltops that surround
ed it. That was the first ominous point
ing OF the finger. and by and by came
men on horseback who wanted to know
about the pine lands on the hillsides and
the cypress lands in the swamps, and
before the sleepy little settlement had
fully awakened to what was happening
the gossips heard that a railroad was
coming.
To be sure, it was not to be much of a
road-only a little tap to the line twenty
miles above, to haul away from the lit
| tie settlement forever its wealth of pine
| and cypress. but it meant a great deal
to the simple folk, who had new
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other younger ones wasn't er little less
forwardber than what 'Kiah and Ria is. :"
That's so, an they do say that 'kiah
had the strenk to stan ag'in his father
one time
you don't say?"
"Yes'm. Seems ,s'ef the OF man had
a min to hire boy to drive the log
wagon an meant 'Kiah to stay round
the mill an run one er the rip saws. But
then an thar 'Kiah made the stan.' Git
who you please to hep at the mill, pa
he says, but as fur me, drives the log
wagon"
You don't say?"
Eyes, but in course 'Kiah KEEP to the log
wagon case the road lay by the Tilly
place and he could contriveate to see Ria
an hep her 0iit with the fiel' work"
1t Is true that the gossips further re-
lated that old man Burnet himself had
said 'Kiah had refused to accept the ele-
walton from log hauler to rip sawyer, be-
cause the boy was too dloggore lazy to
drive ducks to water" but as it requires
no effort even for lazy man to drive
ducks to water, and there Is no similar
ity between that occupation and run
mig q rip-saw in the sole mill Of pretty
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quire vigorous rubbing to do this. In 8
few minutes the cloth Will be so soilei
that a clean one must be used. Renew
the cloth frequently. as it absorbs the
dirt. Rub the gloves with downward
strokes from the fingers to the wrist.
After a short time the gloves will be
found perfectly clean, but they will now
have the harsh look of a cleaned glove
Bring forward u bowl of talcum powder.
Rub the gloves thoroughly with it, ap-
plying it with a flannel cloth. This pow
der absorbs any remnants of oil, suc1
as is found in even the best refined BEN
zine, and restores the soft, YelTety sur
face of the glove. After the glove has
been rubbed thoroughly with the pow
der, clean it off with fresh flannel.
shaking the gloves well. Hang them out
in the open air for a few hours, where
the sun cannot reach them, In a little
while take them in and lay them away
in your glove sachet.
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by the mellow earth, and side by side
they marched to the end of the rows
in silence.
Look like them oxens goin power
ful fas', amt they. 'Ria?" he had said,
when they reached the other side of the
field at last.
Don't know but what they is, 'Kiah,'
the girl ad answered, peerng through
the fence cracks at the receding wagon
as the oxen swung slowly up the hill.
She was Still peering when 'Kiah over
took the team by and by, but when he
cracked his whip and turned back to
! look down the lane Ria ducked her head
! among the weeds and waited till the
wagon was out Of sight.
BY the time the cotton was up and had
begun to show its little thick, round,
| flashy leaves in green, straggly lines
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ladies also. cigarette cases, are orna-
mented with the stone that makes YOU
think of that italian sky that Byron
tells us is more beautiful than all else
Just incidentally, 100, there is no harm
in stating that the turquoise is said 10
inspire one TO poetry, and a spring is at
hand, it may be that this conduces not a
little to its popularity. There is a dead
ly fear in the hearts of some of us that
amateur poetry may also become fash
ionable. and that would be unspeakably
dreadful
All these things are true about the tur-
quoise, and there are ever so many other
pleasant remarks to make about this
ncS candidate for fashionable favor in
the fairest flower, however, one may find
!. worm. and, therefore, if you intend to
purchase a turquoise. it is well to bear
The herald., 1897-02-14

This is the era of common sense wealth
er clothing. This statement is not meant
to convey the idea that there is anything
new about the weather, because where
all kinds of weather prevail, there is
nothing that can be new. 1t is simply
an effort TO convey the fact to the minds
OF those who read this story Of fashion
| that the most Fashionable women in the
most notable haunts Of fashion no longer
tran their skirts in the slush and mud
In other words, the short skirt is really
with us, and seems to have established
a permanent hold on the minds of all of
| us who are forced to confine ourselves
| solely to the feminine attire.
! The rainy day skirt and costume which
| the Brooklyn, New York club has
brought into prominence, has become to
great'eXtent familiar everywhere. But
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A Mere Formaiity

Then YOU absolutely refuse to allow
your daughter to marry me?"
Il positively do roared ths father.
"Cm! | expected as much" murmurod
the young man. as he edged toward the
door. Il merely went through the formal
ity of asking you in order to avoid the
possibility of suit for breach of promise" :"
philadelphia North American
The herald., 1897-02-14

Senator Hoar is one of the best read men
in the senate. Not only this. but his pro-
digious memory allows him to quote a an
instants notice the verse or passage of
prose which he regards as fitting the occa-
sion.
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along the crest of the brown rows Ria
had grown to look for 'Kiah's wagon
as it crept slowly up the lane in the
early morning and to count upon his
lift" with her chopping, and hoeing
time brought him still with increasing
regularity.
But after while, when the long sum-
mer days stretched and hardened the
tender green plant into the hardy stalk
and the cotton was laid by" to await
the blossom time and the swell
ling and the bursting of the
bolis, = Kiah 10 ooked in vain for -Ria's blue
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BY OF
Reed preside their
daughternw
Of ex-Jud ohn D. Works of
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velvet and n
fromc
Evening star., 1897-01-07

passport and document proving their own
ership and the payment of their last taxes
They must show the number Of hands en-
ployed by them, with police documents to
prove each. These papers being found all
in order. they will be allowed to return
upon showing their certificates and docu-
InentS to the troops which they pass on
the way. Those who do not comply with
the above requirements must concentrate
in the towns.
At the expiration of the term of eight
Lays the troops will pass through the farms
and will conduct to the towns those not
presenting the above required certificates
ana tney Will be proceeded against accord
ing to instructions received.
Foreigners engaged in cultivation or dir
suing any industry under the conditions
ABOVE required must prove their national
lty, as well as show the number of en-
pioyes under their control, and must guar
ahtee all information as to their origin
ana must show their police documents un-
der the same terms as above required.
An owner of live stock must present doc
uments proving his ownership and the To-
cation of the stock.
These formalities having been complied
with, the mayors will deliver certificates
to applicants. These certificates must he
exhibited on demand to troops passing
aIter the expiration of eight days. The
troops will capture all stray cattle un-
claimed. and they will be brought to the
towns. ~ 'ie
Lieut.. Col Fonsdeviela. the military cor-
mander OF Guanabacoa, has issued an edict
complying with decree of Gen. WeyIer.
saying that beside the goods mentioned in
the decree, he prohibits the removal Of
lulniiure, ciotn1ng. cooking utensils trunks
ana other domestic effects unless provided
with special permit, as required. I'm writ
ing, tWenty-four hours in advance Stain u
the destination of the goods.
Evening star., 1897-01-07
TAKOMA PARK,

The first meeting in 1897 of the town council was
held slonday night when several lively and in
terestng subjects brought up. Mr. O. D.
SUNNY chief of the fire department, made his
annual report, and accepted reappointInent to
the position for the ensuing year. Major Daniel
oDrlscoll was present. and made application for
aims, as he is bailiff for the section of the Park
along the Sligo branch and stated that he was re-
Gently attacked by rufians but not being properly
armed for the occasion could not make an arrest
The major also secured additional appropriation
OF 80 for further repair of Sligo avenue Mr.
Ashley NJ Gould, attorney for the PARK made n
report OF his conference with the authoxiti.s Of
Prince Georges county relative to the collection Of
taxes for that portion Of Takoma lying in the ad-
Joining county.
There has of late been considerable talk of bay-
Ing water works and sewers constructed in the
Park, and Monday night Mr.. Gould submitted a
paper to the council prepared by Mr.. L. William
Harris giving his ideas the subject, and also
giving some idea the cost of the same He
Is opposed to the artesian well plan, as are ma
1ority OF the men who have made study of water
supplies and favOrs securing water from the North
west branch as 1t is formed by thousands Of
springs pot many miles distant Mr.. Harris is con-
stdered one Of the most learned experts in water
matters in the United States. Councilman Flatt
was also prepared to talk the water question:
but considerable time had already been Con-
sumed, and several minor bills had to be passed, Re
concluded to postpone his remarks until tie next
This being the week of prayer. meetings are held
at the Presbyterian Church. conducted by Rev.
Miss Efie Nelson. who has been visiting Miss
Sarah Waters, has returned to her home ut
Manassas. Va.
Mr. Ashley Lay left Monday for Philadelphia
Miss l.. b. Magruder has returned from Red
lands. where she spent the Christmas holidays
Mrs Sheed and daughters of Philadelphia are
Miss Roberta Best, Miss Bynum and Mr.. Will
lam Bynum have moved to Washington.
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DUNCANsoN BROS, Auctioneers.

TRusTEEs' SALE OF NEAT AND ATTRAC-
TIVE THREE-STORY AND BASEMENT
BRICK DWELLING IN THE NORTHWEST
SECTION OF THE CITY, KNOWN AS PREM
IsES no. 1903 FOURTH STREET. LIE DRoIT
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust, dated the
31st day Of Oct ,ber, A. D. 1894 and recorded
among the land records of the District of Columbia
Liber 1858, folio 94 ct seQ., and at the request
Of the holders Of the notes secured thereby, We
ises. on THtRsDAY. the FoURTEENTH DAY
OF JANUARY, A. d. 1897. at FOUR O'CLOCK
p NJ, the following described property, sitnate in
the county Of Washington. District Of Columbia
to wit: All that certain piece parcel Of land and
premises known and distinguished and being
subdivision of lots in block numbered thirteen
d3). of A. L. Barber Co.'S subdivision Of lie
DrOit Park, said Barr and Sanner's subdivision
is duly recorded in book county No. 9. page 73, of
the records Of the Surveyors Ofice OF the District
Of Columbia, together with the improvements
February IS. 1892. to secure the sum Of three
thousand dollars t$3 .OOO), with interest thereon
payable semi annually, at the rate of six per
cent per annum until paid.
and above the incumbrance assumed to be
paid in cash and the balance to be paid in two
equal installments, respectively. in one and two
years. secured by deed OF trust upon the prop
erty sold, with interest payable semi-annually at
the rate of six per cent per annum: all cash, at
be required the time Of sale. Sale to be closed
in fifteen days from day of sale: otherwise the
property will be resold at the risk and of the
defaulting purchaser, after five days advertisement
in some newspaper published in Washington. ID. C..
Conveyancing at cost Of purchaser
LOUIS ID. WINE. Trustee.
CLARENCE b. RHEEM Trustee,
de3O-dSds 916 + st. NV.
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SUBURBAN NE W S.
ANACOsTIA.

The marriage Of Miss Mary Cathro AMI Mt.
Alexander Davidson took place Tu ,sday afternoon
at Garden Manor In the presence OF very few
Intimate friends. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. North of Garden Memorial Church. The
bride was attended by Miss Jeanne davidson, SIS
ter of the grcom and Mr.. John Davidson was best
man. The wedding march was played by Mrs.
Emma Hultz Of Washington. Mr. and Mrs David
son will reside at Takoma Park.
Rev. ]. B. Orth. pastor Of the Minnesota Ave-
rue Presbyterian Church, last right preached for
Rev DIR. Bittenger. pastor Of Westminster Pres
byterian Church, Washington.
The Current Events Club will meet Friday after
noon next at the residence of Mrs. Prof. johnson.
The subject of debate will be "Vivisection From a
seient.hc ssIea Point of View There will be four
very interesting character. The miscellaneous
program will consist mainly Of readings from the
writings OF Bret Harte.
"A special meeting of the members of Electa
Chapter Order Of the Eastern Star was held last
e'ening at Masonic Hail. After the adjournment
1t was stated that business of a public nature
was transacted,
Company has established waiting room for PAS
sengers on the line on Monroe street. next door
70 the once OF the company, which is of much
satisfaction to patrons Of the road. This re-
long tine. -. -'>. ~ =
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Minnesota Ave-
nue. Prtsbytertan Church met yesterday at the
nome e 81 Mo Mrs; .ni }; H: Simpson Capitol View
Garden Memorial Church will held a joint meet
ing this afternoon in the Sunday school room of
me me church: The subjects of discussion will be
the New Vest and "Foreign Missions"
1t is understood that Vice President and General
Manager Randle Of the Capitol Railway Company
mas succeeded In floating a sufficient quantity Of
the bonds OF the corporation to insure the COM
Rletion Of the road between Congress Heights and
Washington. ~
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ALLISON DECLINES.
Ii IL Alleged That He Has Refused
Mnjor MckinIey's Offer.

a press dispatch from Cleveland, Ohio.
Allison has for the third time declined the
proffer of an Ohio-born President to accept
d position in his cabinet. This is the posi-
ticn that President-elect Mckinley ;inds
himself III tonight. as the result of his visit
to Canton and his conference with Senator
Allison today. The interview with Major
Mckinley lasted from 1870 until 1:15 when
the gentlemen sat down to lunch together
gether
Senator Allison expressed his fullest SYM
pathy with and good wishes for the in
coming administration and expressed his
desire TO do all he could to promote its
welfare He was decisive IN the statement
however. that he could not with the new
senatorial term beginning with the admin
istration. give up his place in the Senate
for an administrative office In explaining
cabinet portfolio, Senator Allison gave the
President-elect the heartiest assurances Of
his cooper alton in the Senate. where he
said he felt that he could be of far more
BENEFIT both to Major Mckinley and the re-
publican party than by taking up the in.ri-
cate and difficult task which must fall up
on the shoulders of a cabinet officer
The decision of Senator Allison to remain
outside OF the new administration Is un-
Goubtedly much of disappointment to
Major Mckinley. His refusal opens up
anew the entire cabinet situation. and all
the old problems and complications in
which the Ohio situation is most prominent
last thing Major Mckinley did before leav-
ing canton today was TO wire a request TO
Senator Sherman TO come to Ohio for CON
sultation.
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THos. J. OWEN. AUcTIoNEER.

CHANCERY SALE OF TWO wEII-LoCATED
LOTS IN THE NORTHWEST. IMPROVED BY
DWELLINGS THAT WILL RENT To PAY
GOOD INTEREST. BENZ; NO. 12Us THIR-
TENTH STREET AND I1ls TENTH STREET.
By virtue of a decree OF the supreme Court u tho
District OF Columbia. passed in Equity Cause No.
1891 In which Charles q. HIN is complainant and
Julian Greer and Others defendants, the under
signed trustees will offer for sale at public suction,
in front OF the respective premises. THURS
DAY, THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF JAM AIRY,
1897. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the real estate
known as the extreme southern part of lot l6 in
square 245. commencing for the same at y point
18th stret west distant ninety feet from the
southen corner Of said square and running thence
hundred and twenty feet: thence south
twelve feet four and four-ifhs inches. thence
with the south Tine of said lot sixteen hund
end twenty feet to place OF beginning, with risht
described in a conveyance recorded I'm Iiher J. A.
s, lS9, page 26o, and thereafter. nj HAI.F-PASr
-FOUR O'CLOCK, the said trustees Will offer for
sale the real estate known all that parcel OF
lot numbered seven C7l. In square numbered three
hundred and sixty nine, beginning for tho
at a point on 10th street west, distance Of lsl
square 369. and running thence east l3s feet and
inches thence north Is feet and $ inches, thence
west l3S feet and inches the line nf 10Th
street. thence south 10 feet and inches 10 tile
place OF beginning.
Terms Of sale, prescribed by decree: One
third cash. balance in and two years, with
interest at per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, said deferred ia yments 10 be secured ty
deed OF trust the property sold. all ASH at
the option Of the purchaser. A deposit OF $500 on
each piece of real estate AT time OF sale. Con-
yeyancing and recording at purchasers Terms
OF sale TO be complied with in fifteen davs from
date Of sale, trustees the right TO resell
at and risk OF defaulting purchaser.
WILLIAM B. REILLY, Trustee
Corner ~. and La ave. NV
WATSON ]. NEWTON. Trustee
ja2-d&ds No. nv
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RANDOLPH.

Miss Mary Rensl,aw has returned from a holiday
visit to relatives near Concord, Nd.
Mr. Joseph Clagatt of Rockville has accepted
q position clerk in the general merchandise
store Of Postmaster Charles Windham.
Mrs. Charles J. Lyddane OF Germantown was
ancng the recent visitors at Randolph.
Mr. Charles Scherrer Of Burnt Mills spent sew
eral days Of last week the guest Of his mother
Mrs. Ellea scherrer.
Mrs. Charles Windham is spending the week In
Washir gton, where she is the guest Of her father
Mr.. M0watt Of 14th street northwest.
Miss Pattie Magruder has returned to Royston
after spending the holidays delightfully."- with
relatives near Laytonsville, Md.
Miss Mary Kreamer is visiting friends In WASH
in&ton.
{ Mrs. Lucinda Connell will leave here tomorrow
for an INDEFINITE visit In Upper Montgomery.
Rev. r: r. Fiournoy preached to an unusually
large audience at the school house Sunday after.
noon. Divine services will be held fortnightly at
pm. throughout the winter.
Miss Annie Greenfield of this vicinity met with
painful accident last week. While driving to Po-
tolnae accompanied by her brother, their team
collided with q cart driven by Mr.. Geo. Moyer
Of Bethesda throwing the young lady violently to
tho ground and fracturing her arm. Dr. Ffank
eoQyalesoing. -
An oveEdowing congregation assembled at the
Evening star., 1897-01-07
BURNED TO THE WATERS EDGE.
DestructtOn of the Three-MasteI
Schooner NJ. l.. BOnnen

INC AAFee.MaSteU
schooner NJ. l.. BOnuell
Ihe three-masted schooner NJ L. Bonnell
whose mailing pert, destination and owners
are unknown. was burned to the waters
edge in Long Island sound Tuesday night
near the Cockenol Islands
The vessel caught fire at about Z o'clock
OH Oak Neck. L. l.. and drifted all night
until yesterday morning. when she was
discovered off Copp Island. one of the Nor
walk group of Islands, about four miles off
shore. The steamers Medea and ]. Howard
Lowndes put out to the burning wreck
The Lowndes reached the wreck first.
The vessel had been abandoned and there
Is not the slightest trace of the captain or
crew. Her main and mizzen masts are
gone, although some of the sails are still
set. The cargo is evidently of the nature
of an acid. and is stored in casks AS the
fire reached the cargo in the hold these
casks exploded and added to the flames
Capt. Lowndes succeeded in getting line
to the burning vesse and towed her to the
bar on the Cockenol Islands. 1t is possible
that portion or the whole of the crew
have lost their lives but 1t Is believed that
they abandoned the ship at some point on
Long Island.
Evening star., 1897-01-07
SPENCERVILLE.

New Year eve surprise party was given at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Fawcett of Spen-
cer'liie oy their many friends, in honor of their
daughters, Misses Bulah and Florence Fawcett
who We're spending the holidays from school In
Baltimore Dancing was participated In until the
wee small hours Of morning, being interrupted
at midnight, when refreshments were served
among those present Mr.. and Mrs E. L.
Fawcett, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Towlson, c. and Criss
Iowison, Hobart and J. Yerkes c. and Walter
Fawcett, G. F. Phair, Misses Bulah, Florence and
Helen Helen Faweett Of spencerville Mr.. F. Davis
Brown and John Cisse II. Bradford W. and
Eugene ags e.a Bean Misses E. c. Shaw Clara Lazenby
Lena BRADFORD Marian Davis of Colesville Harry
Z. Keller. George Parker, Harry and John Wheel
sf Edna OF and Iairand Rn. Hunter Of Lay Hill Misses
Smith. Frank Hardy of Wheaton, j. Hardy, Miss
oiiie ui, Hardy of kensington, j. Thompson J. F.
Mccloud, Miss Bella Wall of Washingt ton, D. c. ;
Miss E. L. Snrratt OF Baltimore. Misses Marian
NARROW Carrie" Sallie and Mary Shaw, Rose Mil
ler C. Marlow. J. d. and c. s. Miller, b. Shaw
c. and E Hopkins. George Lusby. II. F. 0'Don-
Eell C. Lee Bennett of Burnt Mills, Miss Fanny
Clark OF Sligo.
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THOMAS DOWNING & CO., AUCTS.,
612 e st. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF STABLE - WAREHOUSE
AND DWELLING IN CORCORAN ALLEY.
By virtue of q certain deed Of trust, dated Sep
tember 4, 1889, and duly recorded in Liber 1425
folio 1888 ct sea-, and certain release, dated De-
cember l2 1890, and recorded In Liber 1885, folio
81 ct seI., two of the land records OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia and at the request OF the parties
secured thereby. we will sell at public auction, in
front Of the premises; on MONDAY THE MEv.
O'CLOCK PM, the following described property
in that part Of the city Of Washington formerly
Georgetown, described a. follows: Part Of lots
seventeen do and eighteen QS) Of Corcoran's sub
division Of lots seven az, eight ( and nine () In
Old Georgetown. beginning for the same at the
southwest corner Of said lot eighteen Qs) formed
by the Intersection Of the north line OF a twenty
cor foot alley, with the east line of another twenty
(0Ol foot alley, and running thence eastwandly on
said north line twenty zone C2D feet and six (6,
inches: thence northwardly and at right angles
With said north line forty {40) feet to the south
line Of said lot seventeen QT; thence eastwardly
by and with said south line twenty (24) feet
more less; thence northwardly fifteen (l5j feet;
Of said Aforementioned alley forty (45 feet and
SIX 90 inches, more less. and thence In south.
erly direction hfty-four DD feet to the place Of
beginning.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash. balance in one
and two years, with interest, secured By deed OF
trust On property sold, al cash, at purchasers
option. deposit Of 500 viii be required at time
OF sale. Cooyeyancfng and recording at the cost OF
purchases. Terms Of sale to be complied with in
ten days o. the property VIII be reeold at risk and
cost OF defaulttnG purchaser.
HUGH NELSON, Trustee
deo0dts PETER ]. MCINTYRE Trustee.