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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
OUR NATIONAL LEGISLATORS
Who Appeal in n Certain Way to Ger
tain People.

To him who in the, love of the Capitol
holds communion with its daily visitors they
speak a various language. 's.;
Which, being interpreted, means that If
one frequent the Capitol and listen to what
one may hear there he will hear some right
funny things.
Not great while ago there was a small
party of persons from some one of the out
lying Maryland or Virginia districts. pre-
sumably the latter, as The mud on their
shoes was redder than Maryland mud, who
were seeing the sights" of the magnificent
building underline direction of one of those
useful adjuncts to the cause OF education, a
Capitol guide. =
The party had got as far as the rotunda,
and were gazing OIL the paintings, works
OF art and SO forth in that circular collec-
ton of movable and immovable creations,
when a handsome man came out of the
entrance leading from the House and
That said the guide, designating the
gentleman passing, lis the handsomest
member of Congress"
rs that SOP responded the oldest wo-
man in the party one of that sharp-faced,
shafp-tongued kind of elderly women one
Always wants to hear talk. and still IS al
ways In fear lest he hear something that
would cut hole in him.
Ihen. without waiting to hear what fur
Their the guide might have to say on the
subject, she moved around where she could
get view of the beautiful legislator as
long as he was in sight. and fairly Toasted
her eyes on him, in fascinated silence.
Some minutes later another ''object of
interest passed the party.
There goes the smartest man in Con-
gress, said the guide
Us that SOP responded the elderly wo-
man, IN exactly the same tone as before,
and she at once manifested an exactly Sim
liar interest in this one, and watched him
until he had passed out of sight.
For as much as five minutes thereafter
she was silent, and walked aimlessly be-
hind the Others looking at those wonder
ful pictures on the walls, but not seeing
them.
What's the matter with lnother?" ex-
claimed tall, ganglng girl turning to
see what had become of the good lady.
I'll amt nothing the matter With me-"
she answered, spry as anything. Il was
Jest a-thinkin' I'd like to be purity and I'd
like to be smart, but I'd ruIher be like What
am than be congressman, deed l would,
and don't keer who knows it."
And she evidently didn't. for everybody
within fifty feet of her could hear what she
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
A QUESTION OF POSSESSION.
A Matter Between Two Throbbins
Hearts Amicnbly Settled.

A Matter Between Two Throbbing
Hearts Amicnbly Settled.
'WiH you be mine?''
1t was young man who spoke, and the
young woman, understanding, bent low her
shapeiy head, and, blushing. answered
Yes"
oh. Love! Oh, Rapture!
Samples copies sent on application.
However, this is true story. and 1t took
place in Washington not three months ago.
and the young women has returned 10 her
western home to get ready for the we'd
ding in May.
tional conversation had taken place the
storm abated to some extent, and she
iifted ner joyful eyes to his IL in ques-
ton
Quick is the apprehension of love, and
he was all anxiety In moment.
What is it. darling?" he asked, holding
her to him, as if fearful lest she escape.
Haven't l fifty thousand dollars in my
own right?" she murmured.
His grasp frightened ON her, as if it were
twice as much.
so 1 have heard. dear" he responded.
trying to be utterly Indifferent
And you haven't fifty thousand cents?'
Just about, darling, and once more he
frightened his hold on the future comforts
of life.
For a long time she remained silent, as
if in deep thought.
Don't you think, JOHN she said at last,
mat that question you asked me a min
ute ago was just bit out of plumb"
nat question, dearest? l don't under
stand. he said, greatly perplexed. DO
you mean when l asked you to be mine?"
Yes. john
What was wrong with it, darling? 1
meant it all, and MORE
Yes, John. 1 know" she said. weighing
her words carefully, but it occurs to me
that as you are not putting up the money,
and l am, you might change it around
little. and you be mine, instead of the
way you had it,
All the worry and anxiety fled from his
face and soul on the spot.
Have it exactly as you please darling"
he said, with a radiant SMILE There isn't
any more mine or yours in this family,
anyhow; it's all ours. See?"
And they will no doubt live happily ever
after" At least, we may all hope so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

honor av an invitation"
ohl Don't be lrritatin'. Rafferty,, It's the
chance ay yer lofe ty git in Wild the -Four
Hundred
is there many as that?"
AS many what?"
"Hcd-carriers
Wait till We see u.s. Hold off wild yer
remarks till We witness the social occasion
thotll outshine any other attirnpt loike the
Aurora Borea!is compared TIL Chinese
lanthern. lverybody'n come i'm disguise. an
, the couple as hov the foinest clothes will he
presented wild beautiful an expensive
souvenir, wild the undherstandin ay coorse,
| thot the cork av IL will lac drawed i'm
majitly. so the rest the company can
have sup an pass an opinion AN its quail
ity.'
Tell me wan ting" said Rafferty,. some
what Modified by the prospectus: what
charackter is IL your intintion TO assume ?'
"Wull. Mrs. Dolan fought thot by way
ar settin' good example. We ought ty
give EN- Somethin' nate an classic. so the
two av us are goin' as Romeo an Juliet.
Oi hov suit fur the occasion thot is moth
in less than Elegant; patient-leather ship
pers' green toishts an me pants cut off
few inches below the hips,
An ty tink," said MIR. Rafferty,, In
mournful reyerie, 'thot you're the man Owe
been lookin' up to as person av principle!
Ty tink ay the admiration OIve wasted an
yez as wan thot nd shtick up fur is opn-
ions trough fore an wather. Tell me.
was it you thot refused a job rather than
carry yellow bricks up the LADDER"
ii again"
An are yez the same man that how been
known ty celebrate the sivventecnth az
March all the way from the lasht av Feb
ruary, Off an on till the middle av April
'Oi cant danoi it,
An whin ycu an Mrs. Dolan wor In
Restaurant, didn't yez say the flavor av
that green dice cream wor chckin' yez, but
ye'd buy two more dishes for love av the
color?''
That's wan av the proudest episodes in
me family history. Rafferty,. Oi don't see
as we've offered any good rayson sit wioi
Oh shouldn't be Romeo"
Git the leokin glass, Dolan. an shtudy
yerself. Do yez intind ty advance the oisiee
that Romeo had a lip i'm loike a clam
shell. and thot he marched his whlskers
single file under his chin. from ear ~ carr
"Av coorse, Oi don't undertake ty carry
any handicap in a beauty lace"
An yii. Dolan, faint yer looks Dim
tinhin about so much. Its yer national
ity. Who WIZ Romeo? HE wor an Eye
tallan. Oi hoy it straight from The
ScPSol house. where me daughter attinds
reg lar, thot he wor wan av the most TN
naturalized Dagos thot liver Gem over!
Shtick ty yer green toights. but frow away
the sword. Put biack-thorn in yer fist
Do,an; pin bunch av shamrock an the
front av Yer shirt, an, fur the love av
heaven an the good av the cause label
yerself Brian Boru.' "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

ly about spending something"
TN bet | can tell what my wife is talk
ing about"
Are you a mind reader?"
mo. But l can make a guess on that
subject. Eli bet you dinner l can. any
how
TN take it,"
"Ail right. She's talking about spending
money. Well go up behind them and over
hear what they are saying, to prove it,"
They crossed the street, and thu Original
tor of the idea smiled knowingly as his
wife opened her purse and peered into it.
MY dear" she said to her companion,
"haye YOU any changer"
Yes: a little"
well, would you mind lending me a PEN
ny to buy postal card?
Certainly. if have one. Oh. yes! Here
it is"
THANK you ever so much. have cents
but hate to use it. A nickel always seems
to go SO fast after you once break it,"
The man who offered the wager had won
1t. but for some reason he didn't seem
proud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
A Woman Bank Cashier.


From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
The First National Bank Of this city has
lady cashier, Mrs. Sarah Frances Dick,
and lady director, Mrs Frederick Dro-
yer. and is probably the only bank in the
country bearing such distinction. Mrs.
Dick Is also a director in the institution,
Mrs. Dick was appointed assistant cashier
in 1873. She was then Miss Sarah F. Nc
Grew, and her father was cashier of the
bank. She served in that capacity until
1871. when the bank was reorganized. Mr..
McGrew then became president. and his
daughter was appointed cashier and also
elected director. In 1878 she was mar
ried to Julius Dick, one Of the most promi-
rent merchants of this city Ever since
1881 Mrs. Dick has been cashier of the
bank. and her work in that capacity has
been unquestionably accurate and able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Dangers of the Diet Fad.
From the Woman's Home Companion.

n 5
There Is not much danger, ordinarily, OF
our children being starved. But an idea
has lately been borrowed from England
which we should be sorry to have extend
itself In this country-that of keeping
children on spare diet to prevent their
becoming plump. 1t is natural and right
that young creatures should be plump, and
the best medical authorities agree that just
before the great change from childhood to
youth begins, at the age of twelve, store
OF fat ought to be laid up as a safeguard
against the unusual demands about to be
made upon their strength. 1t is certainly
mistake to deprive young children OF
wholesome. nutritious food to prevent the
accumulation of flesh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

from me " make
Shport av a man S
misfortusps. oi kin
be as magnolius as
the mkt man. But IL
do give me nerves a
twisht ty See any
body so proud ay is
Shortcomings as yer
self"
''Oi shpose." re-
piled his neichbor.
''thot whin yez tell
me yer wolfe is goin
ty how a fancy bali.
We t'ink it's ny place
ty shtand an wan fut
wild me hat iii me
hand an AK yez do
We mane ty do me the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
AFtis(fe.

From the Boston Courier.
Mrs Pigment-''Is not the frost work on
the panes beautiful this morning, James,"
Mr.. P.-"Admirable."
Mrs. P-"Oh! Art can never reach such
perfection"
Mr.. P.-"Neverr'
Mrs. P.-"Considered from the artistic
standpoint, what kind Of work would you
call that?'' '
Mr.. Pr should call 1t frieze."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
The Ruling Passion.

From Judge.
my dear. I see that there are a great
many bargains in politics. Don't you
think"
II think. my darling that when two
dollar votes begin to sell at one-ninety-
eight you can begin to talk about female
suffrage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

.NoAk u
ton had been about
the traditional femi-
nine tendency to ex-
travagance and the
difficulty they had in
keeping their do
mestic expenditures
down to what they
considered a reason
able limit.
There they arc,
ROW." exclaimed one
Of them.
"Who?"
"Our wives. And
I'll bet they've been
shopping."
They seem to be
4alEino y-arxr narnnct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

out thinking OF the glitter of stars or the
sparkle of dewdrops or the play of sun
light upon the river
You don't say SOP"
Doesn't IL affect you that way
Not exactly. You said there were just
ten diamonds i'm that bunch, didn't your"
That is the number
Well. il doesn't make me think Of gilt
tering stars nor sparkling dew. 1t doesn't
remind me of anything In the world hut
big casino.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

rrotn tue New YORK Weekly.
FURNITURE Dealer-"Yes, madam. there is
no nicer present for a man than a hand
some writing desk. Look at this one, for
example"
-, Hustomer-lts very pretty; but what are
all those square things?"
drawers. madam. That desk has one
hundred and sixty separate drawers -
Hun. And every time he mislays any,
desk with one drawer" mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Got the Prize.

From the Yonken Statesman.
Farmer Hoey-'T hear your wife took a
prize at the county fair for an iced cake"
Farmer Rakes-"Surer"
Farmer Hoey-"Did they cut itr'
Farmer Rakes-'Cut lit They couldn't
break II with an AK II they tried. That
same cake has been takin' prixes for the
last eight years."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

From the Indianapolis Journal.
why don't you turn on the gas?'' asked
the second clerk.
''Daren't." said the first clerk. when
any one comes In to kick we can tell him
we are suffering as much as he iS.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Out of Debt.

From It'd Bits.
Briggs-"Well. old fellow, I am a happy
man.
Wilson-"How so?'
Briggs-'I have just succeeded in Dor
rawtng enough to pay every cent owe in
the world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Manifestly Unfair.
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chicago Record.
Don't you want to get into this National
Encyclopedias Of Prominent People-cost
you only 1857"
mo, sir; don't like the way It is run.
Look at George Washington and John
Quincy Adams getting in for nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Sometimes Too True.

From the Pittsburg News.
Nettte-"Hes such a deep man. That is
why he is so successful in business. Nobody
can fathom his thoughts."
Laura-'Pshawl have most Of his
thoughts at my finger tips"
Nettie-"You don't say?'
Laura-'I'm his typewriter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Ra Herty Objected.

"orve nothin' ty say about yer bein'
back number Rafferty," said Mr.. Dolan. in
a studied tone of forbearancc Far be n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

A J0yIess Victory.

Two of the smallest men in the city were
standing at the curbstone waiting for a
car Their conyersa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Then and Now.

From the Cleveland Leader .
Tourist-"Ah! what ancient pile Is that on
the cliff?'
Native-"That Is Count Won Broke's cas-
tie. which was renovated with the very
modern pile Of Miss Dow of Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
Her One Criticism.

Miss Cayenne was very hungry, and the
young gentlcman's gallant efforts to be en-
pertaining were not appreciated. He gave
what he though; was very happy imi;a-
ton of the comedian at the play they had
just seen, but she only sighed and looked
wistfully at the menu card. A cough from
the waiter awakened him to the duties Of
the hour. and he said:
'Oh, excuse my thoughtlessness, won't
you? What would you like to eat?'
Anything" was the answer.
But, haven't you any preference"
mo. l am sure L shall enjoy whatever
you order.
There's plenty of things to select FROM"
oysters, 81 cen turtle soup. bass, terra
pin, filet of beef with mushrooms, Chateau
BRAND with truffies--by the way, speaking
of steak reminds me of conversation I
had with a friend yesterday"
The unhappy young woman looked like @
shipwrecked sailor who had opened a ham
per and found comic paper in it.
1T was really clever. L give you my word
1t was. 1t may not have been original, you
know. but 1t VS. clever. We were taking
breakfast together and he asked me IL I
1t frequent First rate. wasn't it?'
She nodded a pathetic assent.
Il do say good .hings once i'm a while
don't you think so?"
My dear Mr.. dJtnkles. You said ever SO
many good things earlier i'm the evening.
The only trouble is
Go on. I'm not afraid of criticism, yo0
know"
THAT you don't order any of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20

A Mild PrOteat.

It's really tryin ter have a friend a-takin'
ye round the town
Who stops We, when ye're inj'yin' yerself,
an says weth KNOWN frown,
ITS rather purity. that buildin' is, but it's
evident, at glance,
Ihet they've gone too fur in the Gothic
style when it should have been Kenny
lancer
He gives his opinions in sech a way as ter
leave we wethout a doubt
Thet sayin We liked 1t 'ud show We didn't
know whut we was talkin' bout
So l jes' lay low an reply that's so'' ter
them eloquent words OF his
Bout the things tibet orter have been, an
amt, an tibet ortn't ter be, an is.
saw picter 1 thought was fine but les
KEEP mum ar meek
Cause he said, while the artist showed
feelin', some, he didn't have no teckneek,
ish felt one day
When he tuck me round ter the op'ry
house fur ter hear the music play.
When / shet my eyes an imagined L heard
the strains from an angels harp,
Says he. That composer writes down fiat
when he really means { sharp
So thankfully drank his wisdom in an
stifled the praise tibet riz,
Fore knowed whut orter have been an
amt, an whut ortn't ter be. an is.
But one of these days IN steal a march on
this critical friend of NINE
I'm goin ter visit the city wethout SO much
ez single line
Ter let i'm know tibet I've tuck the train,
an I'll stay at strange hotel
An go around by myself ter see the things
tibet like SO well.
An I'll say tibet the buildin's is splendid.
an the picters weth joy I'll view,
An I'll dream an DRIFT weth the music. as
so often I've wanted to.
An my heart will pulse weth pleasure nor
know q fear of its being friz
By hearin' .whut orter have been, an afn't.
an whut ortn't ter be, an is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
What 1t Suggested.

young man Of this city has a cluster
pin which until recently he wore on all
occasions. to the great annoyance of his
friends with quieter tastes. He regarded
the notice 1t attracted as unadulterated ad-
miration. A new man took charge OF the
office in which he was employed, and the
cluster pin promptly commanded his in
terest. AS it fascinated his gaze one morn
ing, he said. in a blunt manner, which was
habitual:
That's a fine large scarfpin you have"
Yes. 1t has ten stones In 1t. It was
made at time when people were mere
liberal In the use OF material than they
are now"
Fond Of jewelry, are your
Yes. You seem to have an interest in
IT. too"
.tSometimes."
For my part" he went on. waxing So
ciable. II consider Q love Of jewelry ore
OF the requisites Of refinement. Gems bring
some of the grandest beauties OF nature
close to ~. I never look At that pin with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
MOdlern improvements.


How these things of strange creation
Linked with lightning leap and CLEAN,
How this hurfying generation
Beats tie, painting, age Of steaml
With the pace that We are setting
'Tisn't often that we find .cf-
Any leisure for regretting
Pleasures that are left behind.
But, like perfume from letter
Laid away in -olden days,
Comes a thought that life was better
Ere we found our present ways.
They We're joys We should have cherished
Now for them we vainiy yearn-
Cream whose richness had not persisted:
Butter that had known the churn.
Turn, We engines and devices;
Bear us to some pristine spot
Where no Ayarice entfces
Men to name things which are aott
Where the maple syrup trusty
Has history some one knows;
Where you see the miller dusty;
Where the buckwheat really grows!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-02-20
REPORTING IN THE SOUTH.

z wedding will occur in the autumn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-30
WEYLER'S RECALL
Pail Mall Gazette Representative
Insists That 1t Will Soon
Take Place.
CampOS to Be Sent to Cuba Oh a
Special Mission on Wood
fOrd'S Arrival.
Gen. Woodford's Appointment as
Minister All Engrossing Topic
at Madrid.

LONDON, June 30.-The Pail Mall Ga
>zette prints the following dispatch from
(sts correspondent at Madrid: Public
attention is engrossed at the appoint
ment of Stewart L. Woodford, as United
States minister to Spain. While the
government continues to repudiate the
intention of recalling General Weyler,
l am in position to reiterate that his
recall will be an accomplished fact at
no distant date. l learn that in all
probability Generals Blanco and Ma
cias will proceed to the island and di-
vide the supreme command, and have
good reason to believe that coincident
with the arrival here OF General Wood.
ford, Marshall Martinez Campos will
proceed upon separate mission TO
Cuba. In accordance with the wishes
Of President Mckinley, Martinez Cam
pos should be the executor of any ar
rangements possible reached between
s. IN and the United States.
Indications do not point to any ar.
rangements being reached with the
United States, and intimate friends of
Senor Canovas del Castillo (the Spanish
premi"r) declare the premier will siren
\ nously oppose autonomy. CASTELAR,, the
! sberal leader, is also opposed to any
,ling of the kind. They both consider
that such concession would render it
very difficult to maintain Spanish SOW.
ereignty.
The report that the United States will
insist upon autonomy and the with.
drawal Of the Spanish troops, and that
otherwise it will intervene by force if
necessary, does not make for a peaceful
solution, and the question is regarded
throughout Spain with considerable
anxiety.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-30

Don't imagine for minute that fine
dresses and accomplishments will deceive
anybody Murder will out Everybody
knows that. Ralph Waldo Emerson said
this in another way re said practically
that you couldn't hide anything you did.
He said that what people do, and what they
think, and what they eat show in their faces.
The body is plastic record. 1t shows
plainly what is being done to it and with it
1t tells the> condition of the digestive or.
gans 1t plainly blabs about constipation.
Foul breath, dull eyes, listlessness, sallow.
ness, pimples are almost unnistakable
symptoms. Don't believe that you are the
only one that knows your condition. Con-
stipation is a serious matter. There is nc
form of sickness it may not lead to 1t fills
the body with impurities 1t makes II ready
for the reception Of any sort Of disease
germs. 1t is easy to let it run on into some
thing serious. 1t is easier to cure it. There
is safe, certain, comfortable cure for such
constipation This cure comes in little vials.
Its name is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Pellets" are tiny, sugar-coated gran
ules. One is gentle laxative two mild
cathartic They cure constipation in a per
fectly natural way. You do not become a
slave to their use. There are hundreds of
preparations offered for this same purpose,
but none SO certain, and none so safe. The
trouble with most of them is that they are
violent and in curing one disorder, starr
others. Dyspepsia may come just as quickly
from taking strong medicines, as from tax.
ing no medicine at all Sometimes the rem.
ecv is worse than the disease. There is no
other preparation similar to DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, and so there can be moth.
ing Just as good" Druggists sell them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-30
RATE on HIDES FIXED.

Senate Dlsposes of q Question That Has
Caused Much Controversy.
WASHINGTON, June 3O.-The senate
made good progress on the tariff bill
during the day, disposing of the para
graphs relating to hides which have
been the source Of much controversy.
AS finally agreed on the duty on hides
is placed at 20 per cent ad valorem, in
place Of IA cents per pound, as origin
ally reported by the finance committee.
The discussion was protracted, drifting
into a general debate on trusts and from
that back to the sugar trust. Mr..
Smith IN. J.) spoke at length against
the duty on hides, while Mr.. Allen
(Neb.) supported the duty. The new
paragraph was agreed to, 80 to 20, one
Democrat, Rawlins (Utah), and several
Populists and Silver Republicans voting
with the Republicans in the affirmative.