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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Significant Sta tistics.
From the Wall Street News

From the Wall Street News.
Statisticians of the Treasury and State
Departments are collecting data for the
use of the administration and Congress
next winter as to our trade relations with
gold and silver standard countries. The
object of the inquiry Is to show wherein
the interests Of the United States lie, and
to establish the fact, SO the public can un-
derstand 1T, that any backward steps look
ing toward bi-metallism, as 1t is understood
by the free-coinage element, would be dis
astrous to us in our commerce with the
outside world
1t Is expected that statistics will show
that between 30 and 95 per cent of our
transactions with other countries are set
tied upon gold basis, and the history of
the last year or two proves that the ten
dency among silver standard nations is to
establish a gold basis and get in line with
the most advanced countries in this regard,
1t will be shown that since the price Of sill
yer has declined to a low point, the trade
relations of the silver countries with the
great commercial nations have been seri-
ously disturbed, and that in many cases
imports have been reduced in remarkable
degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
The DiamoRd beetle.
From Science.

One Of the most beautiful insects is the
diamond beetle of Brazil. According to
recent investigation of DIR. Garbasso, thu
sparkling color Of the beetle which blazes
with extraordinary brilliancy In the sun
shine originates In an entirely different
way from the hues of the butterfly The
scales of the diamond beetle appear to
consist Of two layers separated by an ex-
ceedingly thin interspace,- and the light
falling upon them experiences the effect
of interference so that the resulting colors
correspond with those Of thin films. or Ct
the soap bubble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Boys chcviot suits. I'm plain. check and
plaid enects-sZss TO years stylish
braided REFER collars and sizes 10 10
double-breasted-or all sizes i'm the double
breasted style. They're finely made suits
strongly made AMI carefully dnished-lan,s
have taped and reinforced seams-coats lave
serge lining-extra set of buttons sell about
town for no less than S3-h..e ut s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Boys black and blu. ani fancy chevfot quits
all wOol-reefer AMI double breasted jackets
pants have double seats nj knees italian
cloth lining-the s. suits elsewhere for s. IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Ladies' silk and satin shirt waists and silk
waists, in plain lustrous cerise, black and
green satin duchesse-for 50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Young mems long pants suits Of fine black
and blue and fancy the, lots AMI cassimercs
In patterns entirely divorced from the boys
suits--which sell :or $3.50 about town-here
for $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems finest quality heavyweight wool un-
derwear. Of light tan shade usual 81
values-for SOC. garment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Mems Furnishings.

The handsomest line of csc. and
soc. neckwear in town-and the
biggest variety, excepting none.
We strain point-and sacrifice
profits to put 35c. values in the
25c. line, and 75c. values in the
soc. - imperials, four-in-hands.
tecks, bows, puffs and ascots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

A hundred dozen mems white unlannlcr-l
shirts - a splendid quality of muslin - with
3-ply linen bosoms reinforced back and front
continuous facings-to go for 29c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems heavyweight natural wool and cam
els hair underwear, fne aualty-uisui u
S1-25 values-to go for 6Sc. garment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Handsome black cheviOt serge ta:lor-nade
Srits-with all-silk lined Jackets for S0eS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems heavy 16thrcad natural balbriggl m
underwear finished with elastic seams and
pearl buttoIs, &c.-dollar values-for 40 cents
garment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

hundred dozen mems fine web silk elastic
end suspenders-m ade with patent cast of
Trimmings &c. suspendcr everywhere you
go-for 0 cents pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems fancy embroidery trimmed night
shirts-made Of splendid muslin generously
full I'm withdrawing skimpy-never has
such 4 shirt been sold under 50c.-for 80
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems camel's hair natural wsol half hose-
heavy weight-seamless-25c. values-for ::,c.
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems camel's hair and natural wool heavy
weight half b0se-have doublc heels and toes
full seamless-the usual 25e. values for
10c. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Mems natural wool and camel's hair fleece
lined shirts aud drawers-sush as are y,iy
cheap when sold for s2-to 20 for sl.25 gar
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Boys Clothes.

Comparison proves the truth.
Look about and then here and
you'll see that no stock OF BOYS
and children's clothing and fur
nishings can compare in size or
variety either to ours-made bv
our own tailors, under our own
supervision. They are honest
qualities, too-and you may count
on immense savings. The stock
never was so complete with novel;
ties and staples.
Roller skates with every boys suit.
Boys Champion pcrcalc shirt waists
have five pleats In front and new deep collars
are splendidly made abd strongly scwed
buttons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

exquisite black and colorei silk urder-
skirts-with double corded rufiie md ,lust
ufie-$9 and SO values-for 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Lot OF boys short pants suits OF mixtures,
cheviots and lronles:nn in all sizes from 5
to 16 years - good, desirable patterns for
$1.I9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

All the new effects in Roman rlaid and
striped waists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
121Ac.

Another lot of boys Atwood chevfot knee
pants-good patterns made-with pa;ent
buttons-J0c. values for % cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30
Millinery.

No occasion which this city has
had yet begins to compare in inn
portance with the showing of
French pattern hats, bonnets,
toques, etc, from the leading mil
liners of Paris, London, Berlin,
Vienna and New York, and the
rich and varied creations from Our
own work rooms, as we'll as the
greatest stock of untrimmed mil
linery which the city has yet seen.
And beyond a shadow of a doubt,
no matter what you want is here
and emphatically lower in price
than it can be bought elsewhere.
In untrimmed hats and bon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Another lot Of Mothers FRIEND shirt
waists for boys-every mother knows Of thenl
with patent button banl, fran which the
buttons cannot I've Torn. AMI which can I've
taken on when Numbered made Of heavy per-
Gale and Numbered 81 usual price--for 81
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Paris makers of women's wear
are represented by the finest, rich
est garments they could create,
and, of course, the foremost
makers of such goods in America
are represented here, too. The
whole stock is new, fresh, bright
and up to date. And you may
count on savings that will surprise
you, for we have bought very
cheaply.
Silk seal plush collarettes-fancy or pain
silk lined-fOr $3.50.
Covert cloth cOats-with velvet collars
Lew fly front effect and new coat bae.k-extra
stitching down frDnt-fOr $5-immense yalue
Black kersey cOats-lined with haptsom.
rhadame silk-fy- front enect-for So
Black boucle all-silk lined coats--with new
back and fly front effcct-for S.
Handsome covert cloth coats-with new vel
vet collars and lined in all coIors of satin
duchesse-fOr IS.
Finest quality tan Jersey coaas With vel.
vet collars, strap seams-raw etiges-sy-front
eject, and lined with Roman striped taf,eta
or satin, In most any color- mother of pearl
bGttOns-fer $12.
Stylish silk-lined Saltz best silk seal Plush
capes-proper length and sweep for So
Black figured brlliantine skirts-well lined
ana commanding skinny about them, and
just such skirts for which you'll pay 81 q
eisewheTe-here as special values for $1.IO.
brocade and plain satin duchesse Iaaufn
skirfs-in handsomest scroll figures lined With
best percaline and velvet l.Ound-for S.
Exquisite black and colorei six ur,cr
skfrts-with double corded rufie and dust
runie-$S and SO values-for 81.
Handsome black cheviot serge ta:lor-uode
Srits-with all-silk lined Jackets for $0ss.
Ladies' silk and satin shirt waists and six
waists, in plain lustrous cerise, black and
green satin duchesse-fOr 50.
All the new effects in Roman rIaid and
striped waists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

''E. & W." 4-Ily linen ,urs for lie pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

brocade and plain satin duchesse pauufn
skirts-in handsomest scroll figures Lined With
best percaline and velvet l.ound-for IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Black figured brilliantine skirts-well lined
and COMMUNICATING skinny about them, and
just such skirts for which you'll pay s225
elsewheTe-here as special values for $1.IO,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

The outlook for the group Of trees and
plants around the fountain basin Is moro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Black boucle all-silk lined coats--with new
back and fy-front efrcct-for s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

stylish silk-lined Saltz best silk seal plpsh
capes-proper length and sweep for So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Black kersey cOats-lined with handsome
rhadame siik-fy front enect-for So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-30

Covert cloth coats-with velvet collars
Lew ny-froht effect and new coat back-extra
stitching down frDnt-fOr $5-immense value.
The Press., 1897-05-06
How am Owl Saved a Train

Owls are by common consent ad- judged to be birds of ill omen, but En- gineer Ned Barnett of the Santa Fe says he happens to know that they are anything but that and tells the follow ing story to prove his assertions:
 One morning as the east bound over land was pulling through the mountains west of here, Barnett's engine doing the work, big horn peaked owl dash ed against the front window of the cab with such force as to break the win dow, the bird itself dropping dead at the engineers feet. Though Barnett is not, generally speaking, superstitious man, this seemed so singular an occur renee that he stopped the train and sent a brakeman ahead to see if the way was clear. Strange to relate, the brakeman soon returned, reporting a landslide across the track in the mountain pass about 100 yards ahead. Hands were sent at once to clear the track, and in removing the debris they found another owl, no doubt mate to the first, caught in the crotch of an uprooted tree, crush ed to death in the fall.
 Barnett had both owls stuffed, and the two now adorn: his cab, always in- surfing him good luck, he says.-Phila- delphia Times.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Newspaper Profits In London.

There was a trial before Mr. Justice Cave recently which. if correctly re- ported, shows what is the profit of the shareholders of The Times MT. Adams bought one-fourteenth of two. thirds of one-ninth of two-sixteenths Cor -I,512) of The Times from MT. Brodie for g353 on the assurance that this minute share was worth about e25 per annum. Ac- oording to him, after he had purchased the share, he found it only to be worth g17 year. On this he asked for dam ages. The jury assessed the damages at e65. Assuming this share to be worth e1S per annum (which seems about the average value), it is clear that the net dividend on all shares is e27, ,216 Mr
 Adams, believing it to be worth 1858, paid for it IA. 1 years purchase. The jury valued it at e2S8. which, taking the annual return at SIS, would be 6 years purchase, making The Times worth e435. 456. This. however, does not quite correctly, believe, represent the value, for Mir. Walfer. as printer, derives large profit on an old contract. This contract, in point of fact, represents what may be called preference shares, while those of the shareholders may be termed ordinary shares, the value of The Times being tho sum total of both.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Writing Leaders For the London Times.

dined with MT. Walter and his son in Printing House square at 5 o'clock and found that was expected to write an article there and then on one of the subjects of the day. I protested my in ability, not supposing myself capable of doing such thing in less than a week. This was poohpoohed. I tried, found it possible and found also that I was ex- pected to repeat the process next day, same hour, same dinner, short conversa- tion after dinner, then the subject was announced, and I was left alone till tea time, when MT. Walter appeared, read aloud what I had done, with criticisms and, after correction. carried off the pa per to the printer. When the article was finished, the same process was repeated, and when I was disburdened of the whole article went home to bed Grad ually it appeared that I was expected (exceptis excipiendis) to do this every evening. Letters of Frederick Lord Blackford
The Press., 1897-05-06
DISAPPEARING GATES.

Grade Crossing Protection Without Any
 Unsightly Features.
 A disappearing gate for railroad cross ings has been recently patented by Fred erick Nichols of Lynn, Mass. The many advantages of such gate will be readily understood. Its construction is very simple, there being no cogs or gears. It is made of sliding and jointing bars and angle irons and can be constructed with out great expense.
 A trench about four feet deep is dug on each side of the tracks across the street. The earth sides of this trench are supported by plates of boiler iron, instead of expensive masonry, bolted to U shaped iron castings To these castings is fastened the lower and sta tionary part of the gate. The slit or opening through which the gate comes up is, of course, protected from dirt, etc., by the top rail of the gate when it is down and when public travel is pass ing over it. When the gate is up, the opening or slit is protected, as public travel over it is stopped. The bottom of the trench is of gravel or concrete, and it is graded toward one end to allow water which does not soak up to run off into a sewer or blind drain.
 At the side of this opening, on the street level, are cast iron plates covering manholes, which allow man to go the entire length of trench to oil or adjust any of the movable working parts.
 The gate is counterbalanced with weights, and friction is reduced to a minimum, thus making it's operations easy. A bell signal is sounded before the gates are raised. At night incandss- cent lamps are lighted by contact being automatically made as the gates are raised. Lanterns are used where eltc tricity is not available.
 The gates are quick and easy ill ac- tion, can be operated by one man, where it often requires two by present meth ods. They can be operated from switch or signal tower in many instances. They will not interfere with trolley wires o1 electric car tracks. The gates are raised and lowered by the simple movement o1 a lever on which is a latch, securing the gate in any posi- osition--Philadelp Record.
The Press., 1897-05-06

Indigestion is often taken for consump- tion. The word consumption means wasting away, and dyspeptics often waste away as badly as consumptives.
 The reason people waste away is be- cause either they don't get enough to eat, or they don't digest what they do eat.
 If the latter is your trouble, take Shaker Digestive Cordial. This will help you to digest your food and stop your loss of flesh.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial is made from herbs, barks and the juices of fruit, by the well-known Shakers at Mount Leban- on. It possesses great tonic and digestive powers.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured many supposed consumptives (who were really dyspeptics), by simply helping their stomachs to digest their food, thus giving them nourishment and new strength.
 Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cts.
The Press., 1897-05-06
He Likes Solitude.

Joaquin Miller has been in New Or leans recently, grizzled and gray, but as young in the eyes "as a 2O-year-old youth flushed with the victories of 8 patient muse," so the reporter puts it The aged poet said he had no money and cared for none, but found in nature refreshment for body and mind. 'tIt is life among the solitudes that tinges 8 mans aims with sentiment and gives to his soul light that sordid ambition either drives away or makes impossi- ble," said Joaquin.
The Press., 1897-05-06

The Westfield (Ind.) Neaos prints the following in regard to an old resident of that place: Frank McAvoy, for many years in the employ of the L., N. A. & c. Ky. here, says: I have used Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for ten years or longer-am never without ii in my family. consider it the best remedy of the kind manufact- ured. I take pleasure in recommending it," It is specific for all bowel dis orders. For sale by wv. Lathrop, Staf- ford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1897-05-06
EnfOyRhIR.

''Do you really enjoy shooting?"
 "Why, yes, of course," said the dear girl, who had lately bought light rife and lovely pair of hunting bloomers. Every time manage to kill a rabbit or a poor little bird 1 have just the loveliest cry imaginable. .'-Indianapo- lis JOurual
The Press., 1897-05-06

According to the newspapers, an Ohio husband became the happy father of seven children not long ago. Of the seven all lived but one. It is to be hoped he laid in a supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. the only sure cure for croup, whooping- cough, colds and coughs, and SD insured his children against these deseases. For sale by w. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South CovoDtrv
The Press., 1897-05-06

There is nothing so delicious as the first codfish caught off the 'Sconset shore. You never have them as we do. We eat the tongues and sounds" and one does not know what codfish is until they have tasted these. Then the ''in- wards are sold at 25 cents a quart. What they al> I will not explain. But fried in crumbs. there is nothing more palatable. 'Britches'' and tchittlings'' are the names given to the different va. rieties found under the more general term of ''inwards. Nantucket Cor Springfield Republican
The Press., 1897-05-06
IT AYE TAk,s IVA r. CA THE kYE

Bonnie Bessie, sonsie lass. Thro' the heather as ye pass, Gie kiss tae me. uka day'Il be faiI an fine Gin thy smile upo'ne shine. Will ye. Bessie Leef Foot sac licht an face sac fair, Form sac graceful, past compare, Prood am I t see. Dinna luik aboon me, grill Wad ye gie me sic a dirlf
 Wilfu' Bessie Lee. Ca the kyei The day is zane. Will ye follow them alanef There is nane t see Gin thy jimp an bonnie waist Hae an airm aboot it placed, Is there, Bessie Leef -J. l.. Heaton in "The Quilting Bee."
The Press., 1897-05-06

Paris is threatened with arenaissance cf organism. Several well known litte- rateurs, poets and artists have banded themselves into a society for the adora- lion of beatIen deities. This romantic revival hus already caught the Parisian fancy. and converts are announced ev. day
The Press., 1897-05-06
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism. From the Fafrhaven (N. Y.) Register.

From the Fa1rhaVen (N. I.) Register.
 MT. James Rowland of this village, states that for twenty-five years his wife has been a sufferer from rheumatism. A few nights ago she was in such pain that she was nearly crazy. She sent MI. Rowland for the doctor, but be had read of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead of going for the physician he went to the store and secured a bottle of it. His wife did not approve of MT. Rowland's purchase at first, but nevertheless applied the Balm thoroughly and in an hours time was able to go to sleep. She now applies it whenever she feels an ache or pain and finds that it always gives relief. He says that no medicine which she had used ever did her as much good. The % and 50 cent sizes for sale by W. w.; La throp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips, South Coventry.
 In Norway people who are not vaci- mated are not allowed to vote at an elec- tion.
The Press., 1897-05-06
CYCLE MFG. CO.,.
A Remarkable Freezing Mixture.
A majority of readers know that
ED ron TWO a-osnT srAnps.

A majority of readers know that mixture of two parts of pounded ic, and one part of common salt will reduce the temperature of anything inclosed SC as to be wholly surrounded by the mix ture (say a milk can in an ice cream freezer), to a point 36 degrees below that at which water freezes There are but few readers, however, that know of the remarkable properties of a mixture of chloride of lime and ice. A mixture of three pacs of crystallized chloride of lime and TWO parts of ice forms . combination that will freeze mercury in seven minutes. St Louis Republic
The Press., 1897-05-06

'IT IS THE BEST ON EARTH. That is what Edwards & Parker, merchants of Plains, Ga., say of Chamberiain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame back, deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by w. w. Lathrop. Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Full Benefit.

Watts-Let's walk along until a car overtakes us.
 Potts-No. Let's walk the other way until a car meets us We will catch it sooner, we will go down town just as quick, and we get more ride for our money.- Indianapolis Journal.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Try GraIn-oi Try Grain-oi

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package Of HRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink 1t with out in rury as well as the adult An who try it., like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains and the most delic te stomach receives i' with eta per package. sold by all grocea
The Press., 1897-05-06

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvK.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. ehllblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Auntie,s Practical Arithmetic.

It was only the other night, in the grammar school on Ringold street. that an aged colored woman, weary and worn with her years of ceaseless labor, comprehended for the first time in her life that the figure meant four single units combined. So happy was she at the dawning light of knowledge, rudi- mentary though it was. that when she saw in a store on the following day the sign, Tracks, 4 cents; hammers, cents," she could not resist the tempta- tion to count out two little piles of four pennies each from her scanty supply and make the purchase. She did not need ei- ther, but. with her tacks and hammer, she walked out of the store as triumph antly as would business man who had just made real estate deal which net ted him thousands of dollars. Boston Herald
The Press., 1897-05-06

She-How did Bidding lose his hair? He-I understood his wife had hand in it.
The Press., 1897-05-06

iOver 4 800 marriages take place in England weekly.
The Press., 1897-05-06

IT WILL SURPRISE Youth order to prove the great merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure for CataIrh and Cold in Head, your druggist will sup. ply a generous 10 cents trial size or will mail for 10 cents. Full size 30 cents.
 ELY BRos., 56 Warren St., N. '. City.
 Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured me of catarrh when everything else failed. Many acquaintances have used it with excellent results.-AfredW. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio.