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The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24
WOMEN AND TIPS.


There is something in the feminine
character which rebels against the Law
isb giving of tips, and If porters and
maids had to depend wholly on women
for their additional fees there is all
probability that the poor creatures
would find very small satisfaction. 1t
Is true that the matter of giving fees
to servants is not so strictly observed
in America as 1t is in foreign countries,
but the habit is growing, partly from
the circumstance that the custom is a
foreign one, and hence appeals to many
aping Americans from that very fact.
The custom of giving small sums to
railway porters and hotel servants is
pretty generally followed, but it is only
lately that any decided tendency has
arisen in this country toward tipping
maids and men servants in the homes
of our friends where we may have
been spending a few days. 1t is a
great drain on ones pocketbook to
remember the maid who unpacks ones
trunk, the man who brushes ones
shoes, the gardener who obliglngly cuts
a fresh rose and presents it with an in
sinuating glance, the boy who runs
ahead to open the gate On ones early
morning walk and the waitress who
brings up ones breakfast the time a
headache keeps one in bed. There is
an additional strain, too, in remember
ing all the various individuals, so that
when the time for parting comes, the
right servant gets the right tip.
1t is always a queer sensation for a
girl visiting in a country house to hand
a fee to a giant of a man servant, but
that dignitary's sense of gallantry does
not keep him from accepting the sum
with a gratitude altogether out of pro-
portion to the gift.
Every one who crosses the sea for
travellers that there will be no peace
of body or mind unless she is liberal
in her fees TO the various stewards, and
the sum required is sometimes enough
to discourage the woman who expects
to go over on a small sum. The whole
system Of fleeing is an unfortunate one
for the people who are trying to make
a brave face with a cruelty thin purse.
Things were worse, however, in the
last century-especially in France.
Jean Jacques Rousseau used to say
that he could not afford to stay in the
houses of great people. This was, ap-
parently, because French ar!stocrats
did not pay their servants any wages.
The servants were expected to fatten
on the guests. Maria Holroyd, in her
amusing letters, describes a visit to a
French chateau at the beginning of the
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24
One OF LIES Puzzles.

az am longing" remarked the pis-
catorial boarder, Ito have one strange
thing explained to me-"
Want a recipe for making this kind
of coffee, maybe" remarked the dys-
peptic.S
Z Nav. / want to know why 1t is
that when I'm digging for bait I have
10 turn up an acre OF dirt In order to
.ystes few, measly worms, while l al
ways find dozens OF 'em In every spade
full when I'm making a flower-bed for
my wife. Omaha World-Herald.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

The most expensive product in .AO
world Is said to be charcoal thread,
which is employed for incandescent
lamps. 1t is, for the most part, man
ufactured in Paris. and comes from
the hands of an artist who desires his
name to remain unknown in order to
better protect the secret of the manu-
facture. The product sells at from
$4,000 to $4,000 per pound, according
TO the kind of lamp that is to be sup
piled.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

tell strange and sometimes funny ex-
periences. Many families of mice have
had rather costly homes made Of
chewed banknotes. Hundreds of dol
lars have been hidden in stoves-w while
not in use-and forgotten and narrowly
escaped entire destruction when the
fires were lighted. Burnt money If not
handled. can very often be easily de-
ciphered, as the letters stand cut clear
and distinct, something like blind"
letters-though perfectly black.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

Rainmakers in this country have
been apparently inactive this season
but drouth would have revived inter
est in their plans and theories. In
Europe their experiments have at
tracted more attention. Germany Of
fers a reward of $4,000 to anyone who
can produce a downpour of rain at
moderate expense. 1t is suggested that
inventors in this line should discover
how TO stop excessive rains, with re-
sulting floods.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24
SOME TREASURY NOTES."

WhilScounting money in the nation
al bank division Of the United States
Treasury, gathered together strange
collection" of which / hase made a
scrap-book; these objects are of no
value ID any one except as curlosities,
and would naturally have found their
way to the wsate-paper basket.
1 will say first that all money sent
to the Treasury for redemption is thor
oughly dlsinfected before it is given
out--in packages of five hundred dol
lars and over-to be counted. No less
than six persons count it. and put their
names on each package, thus making
themselves responsible for any error
found after it leaves their hands.
My curious collection is composed of
things used to patch mutilated bank
notes, so that they might be sent to
the Treasury and redeemed by fresh
new ones. Many of the patches had
to be soaked and taken off so that we
could read the name of the bank.
have nearly two hundred specimens in
the collection.
There are all sorts of United States
stamps, express stamps, railroad
stamps, druggists labels Of all kinds,
several OF the skull and cross-bones."
Election ballots and lottery tickets, and
one photograph cut in strips, which,
put together, shows a mans face that
could easily be recognized. Court plas-
ter of all colors, cloth, lace, ribbons,
pieces Of letters and envelopes, menu
endars; in fact, every page is curios-
ity.
Some were pasted on the backs Of
the notes and show where the sigma
lures of the president and cashier had
been cut from each corner, which is
done before counting. l have noticed
many times how far a banknote had
travelled before 1t returned to Wash
ington a poor mutilated remnant. A
New England note was patched by n
druggist in Colorado, and in many 9TH
er instances they came from places
equally remote from their banks.
Some notes were carefully sewed
with fine thread and many had names
Of persons and places written on their
backs. On a five-dollar bill was writ
ten quite a story in a few words, it be-
ing the first money earned and saved
to go toward the purchase of a first
suit of store clothes" On a ten-dollar
note was written: This note is the
last of a fortune of ten thousand dol
lars spent in drink"
Papers filled with mutilated notes
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24
LAST MONTH
or the Tennessee Centennial and Indus
trial Exposition.

The month of October closes this great
est of all Expeditions ever held in the
South, and next TO the Columbian, the best
ever held in this country. For the closing
month, special attractions have been ar
range /, and the rates from all parts of the
country have been made lower than ever
before known. The location NASHVILLE.
Team is on the main line of the Louisville
a. Nashville Railroad, directly ON its
through car route between the North and
South, and the trip in either direction via
that city can be made rs cheaply, if not
cheaper, than via any other route. Ask
your ticket agent for rates, or write to
9. +. Atmore, General Passenger Agent,
Louisville, KY, for rates and information.
We think very few people sensible except
those who are of our Opinion.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

There are now at sea, bound from
Baltimore to European ports, forty
eight vessels laden with full or part
cargoes of grain, each one carrying 50,-
900 to 100000 bushels. This is said to
be the largest number of vessels ever
bound from an American port at one
time.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

Mr.. Croker having pulled himself
down and out, Tammany may be said
to have fooled its first drive for the
mayorality bunker in the New York
threesome.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

Miss Elizabeth Bowling Of Seymour,
Ind, the oldest old maid in the United
States, has passed her hundredth birth
day and never had serious notion to
marry" All of which goes to show
that in the pioneer days OF hoosierdom
there was no David e, Bates iosfisg
around ~Nc,a%t 80 80.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

People may, after all, have some
choice between falling into vat or
into the hands of Chicago coroner
and the undertakers.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24
$ lecLlIfa1Et ltl .RSAdl6f;

Sam Jones lectiasdt M SRaS&Hdi6e;
Mo-, last week. uAY9ps 0 fsttbBeS thinYs
he said that beauty N woman was the
most dangq4Eh iAiihsi Ia ina wsIsb,'
But" he added, mo woman in this
audience is in any danger"
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

1t has finally been, settled that Jay
Gould had but one wife. Jays mind
ran in other channels.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

Bisulphide of Carbon for Ants
Those who are annoyed with ants on
their lawns can get rid of the pests by
taking a sharp stick and making holes
in or near the ant hills, and pouring
into them about two tablespoonsful OF
bisulphide OF carbon. pressing the soil
over the hole at once to prevent it's
evaporation. The fumes OF the bisul-
phide will penetrate the soil and kill
every insect.-Ex
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

1t is time to head off some of these
head-on collisions.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

1t is wonderful to watch an expert
put together the many fine pieces of a
mutilated banknote, pasting each piece
carefully on thin pape in its proper
place, using fine pointed fat knife
and glass plate the size of a bank
.c.e. This plate is marked off in Sec
tions, in order to determine the value
10 be placed on the part redeemed at
that time, as some one might bring the
other portion later, and so get more
than the value of the note. Every pre-
caution is taken to prevent fraud, and
under the sharp eyes of the lady count
ers an error very rarely occurs.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

On one occasion money was carefully
hidden in pair of heavy working
boots, to be remembered almost too
late. for even Uncle Sans experts to
save the remnants of the once crisp
notes. A hundred dollar bill is so small
an obstacle in boot, compared with
the good it might do in circulating
some other way. In one instance saw
a box OF tiny bits no larger than a
little flngernail, with an affidavit all
correctly filled out and signed, but o,
the lady expert picked up the pieces
she said: This paper does not feel
like the right kind OF fiber" and sure
enough, when put together, it was
found to be the trick of counterfeiter.
He had hoped to get from the Treasury
two hundred dollars in good new bills
for that box full of worthless paper.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

We think very few people sensible except
those who are of our opinion.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

To not cultivate the orchard in the
fall.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

Thousands of dollars are saved every
year for carless or often over-careful
people by the expert ladies of the
Treasury Department.
A. Il. RANNEY.
The Yale expositor., 1897-09-24

It is always a queer sensation for a
girl visiting in a country house to hand
a fee to a giant of a man servant, but
that dignitarys sense of gallantry does
not keep him from accepting the sum
with a gratitude altogether out of pro-
portion to the gift.
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE-Show case; four feet; oval
front; oak frame. At SHAFEE'S MIN
ERAL WATER DEPOT, 103 Pa. ave.
deS-3t EN-
The times., 1897-12-09
SITUATIONS wANTEp-MALE

HANTED-Pl Places by two first-class tat-
iers or drivers; first-class laundress and
two chambermaids or cooks. ddress
1885 Vt. ave. de9-3t
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT-A few houses on Decatur, be
tween and Z SITS. and y. Cap. and ST
sts. east; new bricks; in good condition
and appearance; , rooms and hallway and
bath; only TO white tenants. rent reduced
from $3.50 TO 81. 10. These are really
good houses ana the cheapest rents We
know Of; street paved with vitrified brick
and clean 5 a new pin. Apply SOC
ia st. n w de2-Im
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT 6-roOm, new frame houses,
at Twining City, on Burnt Bridge road,
SO. Apply 70 owner, y. 3. EARNSHAW
1l0o 11th st. Sc de1-l0t-eIn
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT Handsomely furnished house
OF rooms ana bath; buffers pantry;
closets, crystal Chandeliers, furnace, a. III.
l.: = blnck rapid transit; 500 per month,
by the year; $50 by the month; owner
W0uld take board, II agreeable. 1927
18th St NV deG- t-em
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT-1015 L st. nw., nice, large, "a
floor, south front. room; ne WY urnIsnedi
with excellent table board. deS-ot
The times., 1897-12-09

WANTED-By young colored man, place
in minstrel troupe; have had experience
In funny doings; good head for the bust
ness. Address MINSTREL, this office. 1t
The times., 1897-12-09
wANrED-AeENrs.

DIR. GRAY'S Pain Cure Ointment; cures
cOTns, buniOns and all other aches and
pains: sample free. Call afternoon, l25
Ind. ave. nw.i agents wanted.
no26-IOt-em
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE-''Prairie" State Incubator,
3o0-eSs capacity; used only once, with
satisfactory results; will sell cheap il taken
dcS-3t-em
The times., 1897-12-09
Madame a MONT.

The great ClairyOyant ard Palmist, advice
and information on all affairs OF life;
names in full, satisfaction guaranteed
fee 5Oc and 81. 1903 i St NV. de41mo-em
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT-Large, well-lighted back
room suitable for mechanical purposes.
B. b. CHASE q CO., all 11th st. NV :.
de9-7t
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Mrs. DR.. RENMER.


In obstetrics, gold medal awarded for the
science OF Obstetrics from the University
OF Munich, Bavaria, treats success Sruliy
yate sauitarium for ladies before and dur
ing confinement. Office hours from
u. IN. to 8 p. m, No. 619 Pa. ave NV.
se3-u
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT Third story back room, nicely
furnished. morning sun; near Palais
Royal. 723 11th NV. de9-3t
The times., 1897-12-09
NATIONAL DENTAL PARLORS
9Os F street Northwest.

Dos street Northwest.
Gold filings and bridge work a spe-
cialty, at the lowest price. analgam rill-
/ ingS, Soc fun sets Of teeth on plates, So,
/ extracting either by gas or local SPRAY,
/ absolutely painless, soc; without, 25c; ali
work done by experts and guaranteed the
| best; open on Sundays from 10 tO
| O'Clock. mh22-tf
The times., 1897-12-09
FOR sALE-BIeYCLEs

FOR SALE-The greatest barg aims in
bicycles and sundries ever offered in
Washington: 175 high-grade unredeemed
new and second hand bicycles at one
fourth value; just received from storage
houses in New York and Philadelphia;
buy now and save money; sundries at q
sacrifice; bicycles bought outright and
taken in storage NEW YORK CYCLE
HOUSE, 434 9th st. NV. de9-7t
The times., 1897-12-09
FoR RENT-RooMs.

FOR RENT-one large front parlor and and
bedroom, with or without board. a., doo
i st. NV. de5-9t
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FOR RENT-sTABLEs.
FOR RENT-FARAis.

FOR RENT-30 acres of garden land: near
the District: improved by room dwelling;
with large stable and necessary outhuild-
ings. WALSHE & SCH HWARTZ, sos F
ST. NV. de4-tf
The times., 1897-12-09
Mime. Van Derver,

The Renowned Adept in PaImi5try,
NOW in Washington, repeating her New
YORK success. Her wonderful powers OF
9Nmati0n and her ahiHty To forecast the
future-make her readings OF the hand of
remarkable interest
STUDIO JILL G STREET.
H0urs-1O to IL 70 p. m de5-I5t
The times., 1897-12-09
FOR sALE-LOTs.

BUY a lot for investment or home: Con-
duit Road and Great Falls Electric Rail-
way; within District: healthy; elevated;
terms easy; plats, etc. CLARK BROS,
93T st. NV. de1-lmo-em
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR Household goods; cheap; At
500 h st. NV. House for rent.
deS-3t,em
The times., 1897-12-09
PERSONALS.

PROF. CLA AY-Oldest esta biishetf cIairvoy-
ant advertising in this city; consult aim
on business. lawsuits, divorce, speculate ms,
separations, love or family troubles. can
tell you anything you wish % know, brings
separated husband anu wife together,
makes sweetheart or lover true. causes
marriages. removes spells or n ySteFiGus
feelings; gives luck; fee, 90 cents; hours,
l U to 10 daily. 4S0 II st. Sw. de6-St-ein
The times., 1897-12-09
wANTED-FARAiS.

WANTED To rent, with privilege OF buy
ing. small farm, convenient to city by
railway. Address, with particulars, A.
r N. 713 7th ST. NV de5-3t
The times., 1897-12-09

EXPERT SPECIALIST. C25 years ex-
perieuce.l All private diseases quickly and
permanently cured. SYPHILIS positively
cured IN any stage. Consultation free.
Hours, 10 II, TO D. Tues,
Thurs. and sat. evenings, TO 3.
No 6O2 . Z. NV. Closed Sunday.
mol 5-tf-em
The times., 1897-12-09

Wa ANTED-By young man, position stem
ographer and typewriter; experienced;
prompt and accurate. Address STEN0G-
RAPHER, this office. de9-3t
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR RENT room house on Grant road,
Tenleytown; halls. cellar, large lot; sta
ble , 10 nlonth; near Chevy Chase ana Ten
legtown cars. ANDREW PAYNE, Teuley
town, ID. c.. de7-3t,em
FOR RENT
1921 | ST. ne, 6 rms; m. 49,. 81 $50
o2l l4th st. ne, 8 rms, III. .i........ 1890
oO3 4th 81. me-, rms; IN m-i......-. 1880
1907 st. ne. 8 rms; II. i......... 1920
- 9th st. ne rms; frame. all in good
repair, $3.50; fine location.
JOHN +. DONOHOE,
de7-3t sos East Capitol st.
FOR RENT-607 Sth st. Sc; $I4; rooms.
ARNOLD, 45S La. ave. de73t
FOR RENT -6-room house, stable and
large ucnHousr, WItu q OaL acres Of
land, near Renning station, d. c.; rent SO
IN advance. Inquire OF J. NJ. FOWLER
! NJ. S33 9th st NV, after 1 p. ia. Ce7-3t
FOR KENT-432 Q st NV, touEe open; 6
rooms, nall, range, bath, gas; new paper
ing; back building; parking. large back
yard; afranged for 2 families, improy emeDts
finished; $3.50. de7-3t
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For NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-One good Estey organ; $50
cash, one SQUARE piano, very cheap; new
upright pianos at reduced prices; sc. sheet
q st. NV. de9-3t
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE-Cheap- 14-ft. counter, . show
cases, shelving and partition; also large
oak table Address 7. f c., this office.
de9-36
The times., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE nearly new heating stoves;
l self-feeder; for half price; 1 double
barTeied bTeech-lOading, ducking gun:
cheap. 94s n. y. ave. de9-3J
The times., 1897-12-09
FOR sAIE-HousE sEs.

papered; water and gas; terms low, Ad-
dress QUICK, this office. deS-5t
FOR sALE-5 elegant two-story brick
brick front; stone trimming a. ~. l.; in
good condition; favorably located ne;
cheap, as an investment or for specua-
ton; easy terms. POWELL. 500 9th st. ne.
deS-3t
FOR SALE room cottage, 81 500; q
room dwelling. So, 2OO.5O: store and
dwelling, S3,7oG.50. Inquire I. l.. REAR
Don. owner, 3U1 MonIOe ST., AnacGstia-
deI-9t-em
FOR SALE-Bargain; new S-rm. brick;
large lot; price, S3, 500 only S1OO caSn,
balance $50 per month. EASTERDAY x
HALDEMAN. 1424N. Z. ave. Item
FOX SALE-New 6-rooIn house on electric
line; Sll per month, Without interest,
until paid for. CLARK BROS, Ro0u 80,
S37 u st. NV. de7-3t
FOR sALE-Fine new house, No. I1s I'd
st. ne; one square from Capitol grounds
ami new Library; English ha semenJ, stone
and buff brick; with copper trimmings,
not water system OF heating electric and
gas lighting, suitable tor professional resi-
dence; / rooms. Apply TO OWNER, No.
121 I'd st. ne. de7-1Ot
FOR SALE-HandsOme house, near Capt
tol; 81 900; 8 looms, bath, cellar. few
hundred cash: rest easy. Address RLON-
DYKE, this office. de63t-em
FOR SALE-Fine new house, No. 119 I'd
st. ne, ore. square from Capitol grounds
and new library; English basement, stone
and buff brick, with copper trimmings.
bot water system of heating; electric and
gas lighting; suita BILE for professional resi-
dence. Apply 70 OWNER, No. 121 2d st.
ne. nO2O-l2t
The times., 1897-12-09
DR.. Ledthermdn,

DRESS SUITS for hne at Gamers 7th
and II sts. nO16-tf
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
HIS WHITE BUFFALO ROBE
Jim Caspion NearIyLost His Life
 in Getting the Prize.
HE KILLED THE BUFFALO
One of the Three Seen Since l866-Tte Rare Animal Was in Stampede e-Casplon Kept
 the Skin Ten Years for Luck,

'In living twenty years in the plains country beyond the Missouri in the time when herdssof buffalo covered the prairie l never saw white buffalo," said Martin Wringsbys formerly Kansas hunter and ranchman. But it is certain that three skins al least of this rare animal were in existe-1ce- at a time subsequent to 1S66 The one best known is the stuffed skin of the white buffalo COW that stood in the museum of the state house at Topeka, Kan, in 1SS1 and preb- ably is still in existence in care of the state The second was carried at his saddle by Roman Nose the Cheyenne chief, who led the grand charge against Capt Sandy Forsythes band of scouts in the mcmorable fight on the Ariekaree branch of the Republican river in 1867, in which the chief was killed. The third, taken in 1871, was for ten years in pos session of the hunter, James Caspion, who killed the buffalo that originally wore 1t. Of where 1t went after he dis posed of it, have not the least idea.
 "Caspion was enc of a party of three hunters who with a wagon train and Sdtdit HttsSS WSHtt III Cttoptit 1911, out on the plains of Western Kansas to hunt buffalo. On Oct. 12 Casplon, with Sam Tfllman, started out on horseback in the morning to look for buffalo, leaving the third man to follow along in the wagon. In order to bring greater range of country into view the two horsemen separated, keeping always in sight of each other Late in the afternoon, rid ing up the slope of long ridge of rolline prairie and looking over the crest Cas- pion saw ahead of him twenty-five miles away a range of steep bluffs. Between him and the bluffs the nearest buffalo being within long rifle range was the great southern herd, which every sum- mer fed northward from Texas and New Mexico, remaining in Kansas and Col orado until the storms of winter drove them to the south again. There were tens of thousands of the beasts in view, as Caspion said, but what particularly caught his eye was mlk-white buffalo feeding among the others at the distance of mile away, it's whiteness contrasting strangely with the dun tints of the beasts aroundit.
 Having signalled to Tillman on the ridge behind him to come up, he dis mounted and lay watching the herd over the summit. trying to think of some way by which he and his partner could get possession of the white buffalo's skin. When at last he turned round to look for
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
A Carload of Trunks.

A Oar O1d or IfHHKS.
 They were ncl. checked, but wera re- ceived by the McGeever. Furniture com- pany. Call and see them. They must be sold 70 htake room, ...i.; i,,; ,s; aS-712t1
The age-herald., 1897-08-08

15c yard, 1O-4 Bleachsd sheetirg. the 22lac quality. 12lkc yard, 10-4 unbleached sheeting, the 20c quality. 10c yard, 42 and 46 inche pillow cas- ing, slightly soiied. the 15c and 1Sc quality.
 Sc yard, Al soft Sea Island. the 7lsc kind. 5c yard, A soft bieachad muslin, the 71sc quality.
 6lac yard, 50 pieces 121sc madras Girg- ham.
 4c yard, Anioakeag apron Gingham. the 71sc quality. 15c yard, Amoskeag feather ticking. the 25c kind.
 S1sc yard. Linen Batiste. 40 inches wide. formerly 20c yard. 6c roll, cotton batting.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
CRASHES.

shc yard. Grey Twilled Crash. 6c yard. Linen Crash. 10c yard. Linen Crash. Are just half of usual price.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

Electric Bitters is a medicine suit
ed for any season, but perhaps more
generally needed when the languid,
exhausted feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need Of tonic and alternative is felt.
A prompt use Of this medicine has Of
ten averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious fevers. No medicine will act
more surely in counteracting and free
ing the system fro the malarial poison.
Headache, Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters SOC.
and $1.00 bottles at F. Kalteyer &
Sons drug store. 1