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Evening star., 1897-03-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The last lecture I'm Columbian University
course win be delivered tomorrow after
noon al 4:3o o'clock by Prof. VI. ID. Learn
ed of the University of Pennsylvania, upon
'Germars in the United States DR..
Learred has devoted so much time to
the study of Cermanic influences that he
Is admirably qualified to discuss the sub
jeCt named.
Unfortunately the continued Illness OF
Mr. William Ordway Partridge will pre-
vent him from giving his course art.
which was announced TO begin on Mon
day next.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Souvenirs of Spring.

Mayer & Petit's furniture store is look
ing its prettiest today. the occasion being
the annual spring opening. Visitors have
thronged the big floors. feastiLg their eyes
on the furniture. bric-a-brac fancy pieces
and knlck-knacks with which the store is
crowded An artistic souvenir a beautiful
medallion on wire easel is presented TO
every visitor as a memento of the opening
Ladies VIII be especially interested in the
clothlng and cloak department. where the
newest and best of fashionable garments
are displayed TO the fullest advantage
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Marriage licenses have been issued TO the
following: White-Wm. H. Yerkes and
Orinda E. Knapp VIM Z. Brown and Inez
Cronl<ite; Frank NJ. Edwards of ST Louis
Mo- and Viola Mayo of Springfield Mo-
Colored-Walter Glare and Emma ToI-
liver; Lewis Steward and Mary Glascoe;
John T. Lee and Bertha A. Gross, Wesley
j. Hookit and Mamie Rollins
Evening star., 1897-03-25

81 have been afflicted with an affec-
ton Of the Throat from childhood. caused
by diphtheria, and have used various rene
dies. but have never found anything equal
to Browns Bronchial Troches s"-Rev G.
NJ. +. Hampton. Piketon, Ky. Price, % cts.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
A Rare Replica,

The Due de Loubat has presented to the
Catholic University fac simile copy of an
ancient Mexican Photographic manuscript.
the original of which is in the Vatican IL
brary. The copy was made by special per-
mission of the pope.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

The annual meeting OF the Washington
alumnae OF Mount Holyoke College. South
HALEY. Mass. was held in the parIors
OF the First Congregational Church YES
terday evening A handsome banquet was
served. after which some business was
transacted, speeches were made and the
remainder of the time was spent in talk
ing over college days. The officers of the
association We're reelected as follows. Miss
Mary Hazen, president; Mrs. Mary MiIIard
Dickinson- vice president. and Mrs. NJ f.
'FHnn. secretary and treasurer Thos.
present were Miss Hazeu, Mrs Robinson.
Miss Robinson, Mrs. Richmond Mrs Reeve.
MIS- White. Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Merrill Mrs
Seymour. Mrs. Gregory. Mrs. Olcott Mrs.
Hensley. Miss Hall. Mrs Edwards Miss
Morris. Mrs Sawyer. Mrs. Douglas Mrs,
Draper. Mrs Gates. Miss Howell Miss
Buif- Mrs CandOc of Lowell. Mass; Mrs
Greeley OF Concord, y H Miss Baldwin
and Mrs Seymour OF Springfield. Mass.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Paying Teller Appointed.

W. H. Estey of Port Henry, N. Y, has
been appointed paying teller of the SER
geant-at-arms office, House of Representa-
tives vice Henry L. Ballantyne. Mr.. Estev
VIII assume his new duties next Wednes-
day Mr.. Ballantyne has held the position
for eleven years.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Mary Simms, charged with setting fire 20
the premises No. 80 Georgia avenue
southeast, owned by Mrs. E. Hanna Sat
urday evening last. was held in $500 bond
for the action of the grand jury by Judge
Evening star., 1897-03-25
CITY ITEMS.
Sewing Machine Bargains.

White. 81; Singer, s.; American, 81; drop
leaf and drawers all warranted, at Open
hefmer's New Home agency, 514 9th NV.
Machines rented and repaired. IT.
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The Art sale.

The sale of paintings a Walter b. Will
Jams x Co.'S salesroom- corner 10th and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest. was well
attended. but the prices realized were low
or in most eases than the value of TIE
frames The sale will continue at s o clock
this evening. when the remainder of the
catalogue will be offered. which includes
i'm LlN-
Evening star., 1897-03-25

B. B. CHASE & CO., 20 years experienc
in Covering and Repairing Umbrellas dn
Parasols. At AL 11th ST., opp. Star Office
mh23-t th&s,3t*
Evening star., 1897-03-25

James Montgomery and Charles Biggan,
for fighting. were sent down for fifteen
days by Judge Kimball.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

1t matters little what it is that vou want
whether situation or servant
want ad In The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need
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Officers Elected.

II you want anything, try an ad in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Trustees sale of the two-story brick
dwelling No. 1929 c street southeast takes
place tomorrow afternoon at ) o'clock See
advt. for particulars
Evening star., 1897-03-25

w. j. Gelston. senior member of the pri-
Nate banking firm of Ge.ston & Bussing,
New York, died Tuesday
Evening star., 1897-03-25

William j. Bryan and Arthur SewaIl, the
defeated democratic candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President at the last cleo
ton, will be among the guests at the an
nual banquet given by the National Asso-
citation of Democratic Clubs in honor of
the anniversary of Thomas jefferson s
birthday. April 13. The banquet will be held
at the Metropolitan Hotel, and the menu
will be as nearly possible a reproduc-
ton of the one served in 1880 In the Indian
Queen Hotel. which occupied the site where
the Metropolitan now stands. 1t is ex-
pected that very large gathering of rep
resentative democrats will be present, in
cluding ex-Vice President Stevenson and
other men of national prominence
Evening star., 1897-03-25

and all other kinds done at Oppenheime
New Home agency, 514 9th NV. 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-25

II yo.l want anything. try an ad. in The
star II anybody has what you wish, you
VIII get an answer
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Wheeler & Wilson'S New No. o

Ball bearings and rotary motion make it
quiet and rapid. We have a few repossessed
machines, which are just serviceabie as
new which we will sell while they last
from s15 up. according to their condition
Shuttle machines at almost any price
Office 427 9th NV, bet. d and Z.
mh1S-s tn tn If
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Night Trains to New York.

For the convenience of business men and
others desiring TO travel by night to New
fork- the b o K. 4. places a sleeping
ear al station, New Jersey avenue and {.
street. where il can be occupied ar any
time between 1000 pm. and midnight
The train arrives at New York $50 am
but passengers can remain in the car m
disturbed until 7:3G-Adv;
Evening star., 1897-03-25

25c. Ola the Dollar Saved
On Painting. Rooms papered from 81 up.
F. G. Nolte. $40 9th st. NV. No branch.
5-t.th,s-tf
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Marriage Licenses.

We're clearing out 81 and So rubber plants
at 81 each. Guide & Bro, 1924 F-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Pure Milk, &c. pint, delivered. Liberal
reductions larger quantities. Address
RURAL, Star Office. mh21-6t*
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Choice Flowers for PresentntiOn
-artistically arranged in specially designed
boxes. j. Louis Loose, 18th and F sts-Ady.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Marshall Hall. Glymont and intermediate
landings at 10 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at { pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
av enue for Mount Vernon at $40, 1o:03, III
m and 12O5 2n5 and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m 10
pm.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Si.35 Ia Annapolis and Return

Via b. and o. r. r All trains March -
stad -. valid for return passage until fol-
lowing Monday.-Advt
Boards 12-in.. 1c- per foot. Libbey & Co.
advertisement
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Boards. 12-in.. Ic. per foot. Libbey & Co.
= Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

Boards. 12-in. 1c. per foot. 9th q N.Y.a,
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

S1.@5 to baltimore and Return
Via b. and o. R. r. All rains M,rch o7
and %. Valid for return journey until fol-
lowing Monday.-AiYt.
Evening star., 1897-03-25

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast go
to John r. Kelly, 9th St wing, Center Mar
ket- Corned Beef speciality.
Fridays specials. groceries, Johnston pa. G.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Chaplin Union, w. G. r.. T..

Boards. Pin, 1c. rer foot 9th & NY. av.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Royal Arcnuum

Money to lend al > and q per cent On rea,
g tate Frank T. Rawlings. 1893 Pa. ave
Advertisements
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Wit. HOlyoke College.

Boards. Pin. 1c per foot. Libbev & Co
Evening star., 1897-03-25

The best of all Pills are Beecham's.
Evening star., 1897-03-25
Pleasant ReceDtfon.

Boards, 12-in., 1c. per foot. 9th & N.Y.av
advertisement.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
The First Americans.

That account of the origin Of the
name America which says that 1t was
derived from Amerigo Vespucci, a Flor
entine merchant, who visited the newly
discovered continent several years af-
ter Columbus first voyage has been
disputed on the ground that, on his
fourth voyage, Columbus found Cen
trail American tribe of natives bearing
the name of "Ameriques," and that his
associates designated the country by
the name of these Indians. On the
other hand the existence Of the Amer.
iques has been doubted. Recently
however. the descendants Of the an
Client Ameriques have been found
dwelling in Honduras, and NJ. A. Pin
art, French explorer, has studied
their language and investigated theiI
relations to other native tribes. But, OF
course, the discovery of the existence
of the Ameriques does not prove tina
the name of America was derived from
them.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
Frog.EatinR in France.

The French have never been frog
eaters to the extent that is commonly
supposed. With them the taste for this
reptile is rather epicurean than popu-
lar. Myriads Of frogs are, so to speak,
wasted In the country because of want
of zeal In catching them. In some of
the most "froggy" parts Of France at
night the croaking of the reptiles over
powers every other sound; but the crea-
lures might live to a good old age and
their hind-legs grow as tough as string
for all the Inconvenience they are put
to by the human enemy. The taste for
this food depends greatly upon the To-
cality; and even then frogs leg are a
dish for the gourmet rather than fol
the workman or the peasant. The legs
are occasionally hawked about Pari.
on skewers; but they are by no means
cheap. and they appeal to the person
whose cultivated and faded appetit,
needs tempting rather than to the hun
| CRY proletary.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
The Lost Lake Agassiz.

Lake Agassiz was very large body |
Of water In Manitoba, adjoining parts
of North Dakota and Minnesota. 1t
had a north and south diameter of
some 700 miles-very much larger than
any OF the five great lakes of the pres
ent time. Lake Agassiz was formed in
this way: The great ice sheet which
came down from the north was Sc
ries of great glaciers. For these there
were three principal areas of distribu-
ton. The first was In Labrador, the
second in the highlands west of the st.
Lawrence river and south of Hudson's
bay, the third the mountain ranges of
foes of Ice reached their maximum ex-
tent at different times. The Kiwatti
glacier swept down over Manitoba into
the upper Mississippi valley into Min
nesota, and probably down as far as
| Iowa; then 1t commenced to retreat;
| and while it was retreating, the great
Laurentlan glacier from Labrador was
coming in from the east There came
a time when the Kiwatti glacier form
| ed northern dam and the Laurentian
| glacier an eastern dam, the two stand
ing nearly at right angles; and in this
| great dammed-up space was formed
Lake Agassiz. 1t rose until it could
overflow the barrier to the south, and
thus discharge into the Mississippi
river by means of river which has
now entirely disappeared, and was
known as the River Warren, after the
late General George X. Warren wht
first discovered it. This lake continued
until the glaciers up there, retreating
one to the northward and the othe
to the eastward, separated and left
space between them. Then the drain
age way to Hudsons bay was opened
again, and the lake was very rapid,
drawn in that direction. We can fin
perfectly we'll the old beach line an
the old drainage outlets by which thi
, drainage of Lake Agassiz was comple
ed. The old terraces and beaches ar
there today, and the level bottom G
, the lake is clearly shown. The Who'll
| history of the lake has been made OF
e with perfect clearness and definite
: | ness.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10

Experiments in the Sibley labora-
tory at Cornell University have shown
that an alloy Of twO-thirds aluminium
and one-third zinc possesses some re-
markable and valuable qualities. 1t is
white, and takes a fine finish, and Is
equal in strength to good cast iron, but
superior to it in elasticity. On the 9th
er hand it melts at 500 or 900 degrees
Fahrenheit, and can be liquefied In a
ladle over an open fire. In the liquid
form 1t fills a mold running into all the
small parts, much better than brass
but is more brittle than brass. With II
small castings can be made without this
use of a foundry furnace.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10

no relief, and also used many different pro-
pr1etary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. / then
succumbed to a siege of the grip in the mid
die OF winter, and was left in q much worse
condition. My Kidneys were fe ,rfully dis
ordered, and my digestion became very
poor. l was indeed in bad condition.
"A minister in conference learning Of my
condition advised me to try DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. | had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded TO try it, as 1t
seemed that nothing could do me any good.
However, | procured three boxes of pills
and took them strictly according to direc-
tons. BY the time the last dose was taken
| was almost cured, and in better health
than | had been for years. | continued
using the pills awhile longer and was en-
tirely cured. | an cheerfnlly recommend
Dr.Williams Pink Pills fo- Pale People,"
Such was Professor Bowman's wonder
full story which was further endorsed by
/ the following affidavit:
EVANSVILLE, IND, March Is, 1897.
! affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case. r. s. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of March, 1897.
LYMAN ]. SoUDDER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, IS.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen or
hundred) at so cents a box, or six boxes for
$3.50, and may be had of all druggists OF
directly by mail from Dr. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
Night.


The golden rays are heeting and night
draws on apace,
Diana casts her dusky robe Ger heavens
beauteous face,
Earth's deepest wales are sleeping, in mist
lies jocund Day;
Wrapped in slumber so divine, as though
she knelt to pray.
The pearly gates are opening, the lustrous
stars burst through,
While shaken from cherubs hands fall
drops of crystal dew.
Hark! angels bright are singing; their
voices, clear and sweet,
Tell Ger and Ger the story of old, of
Christ the mercy-seat.
The flowers, their heads uplifting, send
incense, pure and rare,
To mingle with the clouds above, and shed
sweet fragrance there;
While gentle zephyrs, singing through
every leafy tree,
Cool many hot and fevered brow before
they turn to flee.
So. thus with voice ascending in praise L
God above,
Who clothes the lily of the field, wit
teaches truth and love,
We welcome in the morning Aurora, clea
and bright,
And bid Diana fond ACKNOWLEDGMENT t
beauteous Night.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
The Culture Of Figs.

The increasing interest in fig culture
in this State will make very welcome
Bulletin No. of the Division of Po-
mology, Department of Agriculture,
which deals with that subject. The
main bulletin is by DR.. Gustave Essen
of this State, and there is supplement
of dealing with fig culture in the Gulf
States. There are about 400 we'll
known varieties of edible figs, all of |
which belong to one species, the ficus
carica.
By far the best dried figs known to
commerce are the so-clalled Smyrna
figs. These figs, however, have only
pistillate blossoms and will not mature
either figs or seeds without artificial
pollination. The only practicable way
of effecting this on any considerable
scale is by means of a minute wasp
called the blastophaga. The botanical
structure of the fig is complicated and
curious, and we shall attempt no do
scription of it. 1t is sufficient to say
that it produces four kinds of flowers,
which we believe are not all found on
any variety. The wild fig from which
our edible varieties are descended is
called the "goat fig, or, as LatiniSed,
the capri fig" from whence comes
the term "caprification, which has
been more or less of mystery to anna
teur fig-growers. This wild fig pro-
duces a degenerate female flower called
the gall flower" which is found III
no other variety. This flower pro
duces no seeds, but its abortive ovarie:
are the home of the blastophaga
which crawl into them and appear tt
live nowhere else. In blossomins
, time they come out and get themselvei
; covered with pollen from the stamen
of the capri fig, and thence visit TIN
Smyrna trees. pollenizing them. Tn
usual method is to assist nature b,
hanging in the Smyrna trees bunche
f of blossoms of the capri fig, which the
e mature and develop fig with seed
: which has flavor not possessed b
: any other.
y To the production of the best figs o
!, commerce, therefore, until some neN
variety is developed. the presence 0
IS both the Smyrna and the capri fig i
e the same orchard is essential. Blu
:, !, both are trees of warm country. an
!, possibly will not thrive even in a
y parts of California. At any rat'
several attempts to introduce thei
have been failures in producing al
commercial results, although more
4 now being done in that way and ult
mate success is expected. There ca
not be too many experiments in plan
ing these figs, but they must be unde
stood as experiments and no one shou
60 into 1t relying upon commerce
success
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
BATTLE BETWEEN HORSES.
Entertaining Yarn SoberIy Tod by q
Cavalry Captain.


Cavalry Captain.
A cavalry officer related the follow
ing story of a pitched battle of horses
in the far West:
Just at shutdown, and while we were
at supper, drove of wild horses, num-
bering nearly 100, emerged suddenly
from Thatchers Pass and deployed on
the level ground of the valley.
"They emerged from the pass in sim
gle file, led by a spotted stallion, whose
name reached almost to his knees, and
whose tail touched the ground when he
was at rest.
"Of the remainder Of the herd, about
thirty were fine animals. Three or four
were recognized as cavalry horses
which had been abandoned on the
march, and twice that number had col
lar marks to prove that they had STAN
peded from some immigrant train.
when clear of the pass, they formed
| in line and marched upon us within a
| quarter of mile. We had seventy-five
horses at the lariat pens, and for half
an hour we had all we could do to pre-
vent a stampede Every animal SEEM
ed enraged at the sight of the free
herd, and the captains Kentucky stall
lion acted as if possessed by fiend.
AT last we drove the free herd down
the valley but our horses continued
very restless all night At dawn the
wild horses again appeared mile be-
low us, and, on the instant, every AMI
NAL in camp stampeded. They broke
through the free herd in a solid wedge
Then the two herds turned, facing eacf
other. at a distance Of about three
quarters of mile.
Then we witnessed something which
only cavalryman will credit. Gu
horses fell into double line and dressed
to the right as perfectly as If troope
had occupied each saddle, and, Will
we looked, the lines suddenly move'
forward on a charge When they swep
past us the alignment was absolutely
perfect, wit hthe captains horse on tn
right. and leading by about twent
feet.
THE line Of wild horses bent an
' wavered, but did not break unit
struck. 1t was like striking a drum
lead with sledge-hammer. l beliey
that fully forty horses went down III
der the shock but all except four WEI
a speedily on their feet again.
"From this time on it was a mele
the whole drove circling round, an
6 each horse biting and kicking and oil
l. playing such ferocity as to astonish u
The mob fought past us down the va
ley and back, and right in front of Il
camp the climax came.
''The battle had been raging half
"a hour when the spotted stallion hobbl
out of 1t on three legs and bleedil
10 from half dozen wounds, and tn
seemed to take the pluck out of his f
lowers. Some ran up the valley a
some down, but Of the lightweight or
u hfty-seven got away.
when the hottest Of it was over '
dashed in and secured horse here a
there, and in this manner we ina
got hold of the last one, which was
captains.
'Of the seventy-tye only five had
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
CHEAP IRRIGATION.

The Hercules Gas Engine Works OF San
Francisco, Cal. the largest builders of gas,
Gasoline and oil engines on the Coast, are
making extensive preparations for the
seasons business.
They are filing several orders for large
irrigafing plants and as this line OF their
business increases each season, II Is sale 10
saw The farmers throughoutthe State are APP
nreciating thu advantages of irrigation with
water pumped by this cheap power.
The Hercules Works are at present build
ing an 50 II. P. engine for Geo. +. Packer
C6iusa, which will raise 5000 gallons pei
minute from the river and distribute 1t ovel
his land. This will be the largest gasoline
pumping plant in existence.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10

capped scot free. Every one OF the
others had been bitten and kicked. and
twelve of them were so crippled as to
be worthless.
There we're seven dead and thirty
six crippled horses on that battlefield
when hostilities ceased, and Of the
ffty-seven wild horses which made
their escape, many were limping bad.
Ivn
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-10
A Favorite Poem.

wandered lonely as cloud
That floats on high DER wales and hills,
When all at once saw crowd,
A host of golden daffodils,
Beside the lake, beneath the trees
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of bay.
Ten thousand saw | at glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced but they
Outdid the sparkling waves in glee;
A poet could not but be gay
In such jocund company.
| gazed and gazed, but little thought
What wealth that show to me had
brought.
For often when on my couch lie,
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They fash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude.
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
! Wordsworth.