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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

oils when applied to the rubber have a
tendency to rot it and ruin the tire in short
order. 1t may be that on account of it's
thinness the kerosene does not injure the
tire. The subject is good one for in
vestigation.
An interesting bet was made between two
local riders during the week. growing out
of the relative speed of different gears
One, whom will be designated as A., rides a
seventy-two gear, and the other, to be
known in this article as B., rode an eighty
gear. A. bet that he did not have to make
one and one-third the number of revolu-
tions that B. made in order to go q mile or
two. B. thought it would take just about
one and one-third. They agreed to permit
the bet to be decided by a disinterested
person. The referee was able to solve the
problem through a table of speed that he
had secured from some source, based on
the speed per hour and the number of revo-
lutOns per quarter of a minute. The table
is as follows for both gears, being copied
direct from the original:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

We lately saw a church altar decorated
with cosmos where the stems were not
over six to eight inches long. utterly spoil
ing the effect of this beautiful flower. and
saw the same error committed on a home
decorated dinner table at the house where
extensive grounds enabled the owner to
gather al the flowers desired and with as
long stems as nature attached to them.
Ignorance of bow to use them so deracted
from their beauty and grace that the table
would have looked better without them.
All the cut flowers should have enough OF
their stems and foliage to allow them TO be
placed loosely in the vases, and to furnish
their own green. Cosmos should be cut
with stems two and a half to three feet.
and with them, as with all flowers, the fol-
iage attached to that part of the stem
that is immersed In water should be res
mover, as it fouls the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
The Fife.
From Chambers Journal.


It is said by some that we owe the fife
"ear-piercing," as Shakespeare calls ito
the Swiss, and Sir James Turner. who
busted himself in writing on military mat
tiers, names 1t the "Allemaine whistle
In France 1t was employed at least as early
as 1884, in which year 1t was ordered by
Francis that each band Of 1000 men was
to have four drums and two flies.
A few years later. in England. we find
..drommes and fyffes" included in the mus
ter of London citizens. Shakespeare re-
fers to the musician, not the instrument,
when he speaks in the Merchant of Ven
ice' of "the vile squealing OF the wry-
necked fife." An old writer observes. in
deed, that "fyfe is a wry-neckt musician,
for he looks away from his instrument"
About the reign of James II the fife lost its
popularity for time, Sir James Turner
observing: with us, any captain may keep
q fifer in his company and maintain him.
too. for no pay Is allowed him-perhaps just
as much as he deseryeth."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

wrought, and there are other embelltsh-
ments In the same metal. There is also a
large crystal set in silver under another
stone, now lost. Some of the wood Is much
deeayed. Ireland. In old days, had rare
craftsmen in wood and the metals. and
Brian Boru's harp is a most striking ex-
ample Of their skill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11
L. A. w. GOSSIP.

During the week there were 800 new
members admitted to the league from Ill
sections of the country, which sweIls the
total actual membership to 10l,iS The
membership roll Is still increasing steadily,
and by the end Of next season it u pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-11

moved by the deft-handed thieves If
the lamp could be locked to the bracket
ana the bracket soldered to the head of the
wheel. there would be a decided dimuni-
ton in the number of thefts.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
DIED.

CABEII.. Passed to the spirit life on Monday.
April >. is9I. al . O'Clock ain, Captain SAM
Funeral services at his residence. no I'd street
southeast on we.lnesiay; April I. at ,,,ts ~
ILL.,, with Masonic ceremonies.
JOHN A. youngest of William A.. and Ad'il
] Cord. aged three years and two months
nue. northwest ,Glenwood road. Gu "Wednesday.
April I. at O'Clock pm Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited TO attend
KEENs ON Monday April 3. 1897, at II 80;
Funeral will take place from his late rcsidence'
a3ols Florida avenue northwest, WEDNESDAY
April 4, at pm.
pm, MATHEW LAVENDER, aged nfty-two
Funeral siS from his brothers residence. 1eaa 9th
street northwest wednesday. April 4. at
pm Relatives and friends are invited
MULyIIIIII. Departed this life on Monday April
.. 1881. NELLIE MARIE, beloved dauSh''i %. -.
JOHN W. RYAN. aged seventy three years,
three months ani twenty days
Not dead. but sleeping.
Funeral from Ibis late residence, 1910 sth street
northwest Wednesday sfterToon OF 3 o'co.k.
Relatives and frieIds respectfully Invited
WIENER. ON Tuesday. April 6. 1897, at 1:'.o
am. ANToNIA- widow Of the late JACOB
Wiener. aged hfty-siN years. ~ =, ,
Euu.r;l from her late residence, No l53s North
rani,oi street on Thursday. April \. at $50
am. Mass AT ST. Mary's Church al . o"lo.k.
Interment in ST. Marys cemetery.
In Mcmoriam.
FRISRY Iu loving remembrance of our dear
mother MARY NJ F1tISBf, who departed This
life one year ago today. April u $50
BY HER DAUGHTERS.
GODDARD Tn loving remembrance of our dear
mother MARY Z. GODDARD, who died one
wear ago today, Easter Monday, April O, 1896.
Gone from earth. yes, gone forever,
Tear-dimined eyes shall gaze In vain;
We shall hear her voice. no. never,
Never this earth again
By HER CHILDREN.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
Struck the Dog.

Mr. d. r. Groff. a well-known Eoung
professional man of this city had a very
narrow escape today from relegation TO
the dock of the Police Court Tor contempt.
Mr.. Croft was On trial for cruelty to ami
mails, and at the conclusion of the tesu-
mony Judge Kimball imposed a fine of s..
And that's a very unjust fine" remark
Ell Mr.. Croft.
Whats that, sir?'' said Judge Kimbail
severely. BE careful. one more word OF
that character and you will find yourself
in the dock.
Mr.. Croft hastily paid the fine and left
the room.
Mrs. Mary r. Knowlton of the Humane
Society was the prosecuting witness. She
stated that Saturday morning last she
saw a dog i'm the yard fronting Mr.. Croft $
residence on I street. apparently in great
agony. Mr.. Croft admitted 10 her that he
| krocked the breath from the animal. and
| had reason to believe that il was struck
with a map of Washington. Some one
fased the cry mad Cog and consider
able excitement followed.
Miss Alice Riddle explained to the court
| that she saw the dog lying, rigid in thH
yard. In his defense, MIR. Croft declared
that the dog was a great nuisance. He hit
IL. but not in a cruel manner. The fine
| stated was then imposed.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
Has Disappeared.

Lieut. Kelly was told yesterday by the
proprietor of the Belyedere Hotel that a
guest of the hotel had mystcriously dis
appeared, aud asked that the police look
out for HIM The man, who left the hotel
SO mysteriously. registered there Wednes-
day as William f. Trane Of Philadelphia.
He appeared to be man of about fifty
years old. and had gray hair and mustache.
Soon after he reached the hotel the clerk
noticed that he had been drinking. and
Saturday his condition such that the
proprietor took personal interest iE him
and did his best to straighten him out.
Despite the efforts of the proprietor TO
keep him in his room, where he could care
for him. the guest left the hotel about
midnight and has not been heard from
since. He left his gold watch and chain
Cn the ted I'm his room. and on his valise
is tag bearing the name of Mrs. Clara
f. Beck, No. 2419 Ridner street. Philadel-
phia.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
MR.. BELLS REsIGNATlON.
Ii Was Accepted to Take Eject Yes>-
terday.

tef0ay.
The Secretary OF the Interior has ac-
cepted the resignation of Henry c. Bell.
second deputy commissioner OF pensions. to
take effect at once. In a statement given
to the Associated Press Pension Commits
sioner Evans. speaking of tine resignation,
said: ''on the e7th of April 1898. Mr.. Bell
voluntarily relinquished his claim for PEN
sion. On Thursday last 1 was sworn in as
commissioner. but owing to other business
aIperlaining to the office which | had be-
fore the Interior Department. I did not
take active hold of the office until Sstur-
day. During the interregnum. while First
Deputy Commissioner Dana was In charge.
Mr.. Bell had his pension restored, dating
from the 18th OF April. 1885, giving him
the original rate and emitting him to over
SaO back money. Friday Mr.. Bell rendered
his resignation deputy. and tho
above facts becoming known, Secretary
Bliss promptly accepted the resignation,
dating frcm today"
Mr.. Evans added that Mr.. Bell had not
yet received his back money. and that hiS
active participation in the last campaign
I'm behalf of Bryan and Sewall had moth
ing whatever to do with the action OF
the Secretary In the matter. Mr.. Bells
successor has not yet been selected.
Mr.. Bell. speaking today TO Star re-
porter of his pension and of the press COM
ments thereon. said: Il do not desire to
discuss the matter at this time further
than to say that the matter Will be care
fully considered by Commissioner Evans.
whom L regard as a just man, and when
this is DONE 1 feel satisfied that he Will
fad that the claim for restoration was
properly filed. properly adjudicats1~ and
properly allowed. As TO Secretary Bliss
telling me that he had plenty of good re-
publicans. and would not allow me to re-
main in the classified service In even a
minor position. I will say that no such con-
versation was ever had by Mr. Bliss with
me-
Evening star., 1897-04-06
The District w. c. T.. 4.

The District W. c. T. L will meet in
quarterly session tomorrow at 10 O'clock
sharp in McKendree Church. Oh Massa-
chusetts avenue. Local unions are entitled
to one delegate -at-large and one for every
ten members The president. two secre-
taries and treasurer of each union are
members of the District union by virtue of
their office. Mrs. n. c. Ager will give the
Bible reading and conduct the noontime de-
votional service. At the afternoon session
the devotio nal exercises will be conducted
by Evangelist Amanda Smith. Ladies are
requested to carry a basket luncheon but
tea and coffee will he served in the church
by the members and friends of Central Y.
The meeting will begin the stroke OF
TO- and adjourn at 12:3o, to convene at
1 80 for the afternoon. The public is COR
daily invited.
Want ads. in The Star pay because they
hiring
Evening star., 1897-04-06
Forgery Proved.

Howard NJ. Bachelor, a young and neat
ly attired white man, of more than or
dirary intelligence, pleaded guilty in Grim
inal Court n. today of forging the name
of his brother-in-law, e. p. Watkins, the
I'd of last month to a $50 check on the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank OF
Georgetown. While not SO charged. Batch
elor confessed to forging Mr.. Watkins
name to several other checks on the same
bank He claimed that he had been ne
elected by his family. He also stated tha,
ne had previously enjoyed a good reputa-
ton. In view Of his frank acknowledgment,
of his wrorgdoing and his previous good
character. Chief Justice Bingham gave him
the minimum sentence, a year and Say
In the New Jersey state prison at hard
labor.
Evening star., 1897-04-06

WEED -RIGGLES. ON March II. 1897. by the Rev.
C. Herert Richardson. al the Fayctlr street
NJ. 4. Church parsonag", Baltimore, tItplesE
EZRA WEED To GERTRl DE ESTHER Hlti-
Giles. both of Seabrvok. Md.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
ONLY s1.98
For a s. Fancy,
Vest.
ONLY $500
For a $2o.5o Prince
Albert Coat and Vest

the
a'S i % % % @ @ % %
IS
Evening star., 1897-04-06

matter OF choice-whcther to suffer, uninrer-
Iuptedly with a cough or buy hottie Of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup and cure it.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
MARRIED.

Want ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
81 so

Here's q poser" We shan't
attempt to name them You
must come and see them. Hav-
ing seen them. you'll surely buy.
Human nature couldn't With
Stand thn fouont !. ion
Evening star., 1897-04-06
A Strong Fertilization,

Fortify the body against disease
by TUFTS Pills, an absolute cure for
sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria,
constipation and all kindred troubles.
1.-THE fly-wheel of life"
DR.. Tut: Your Liver Pills are the
fly-wheel of life l shall ever be CRATE
full for the accident that brought
them to my notice. ]. Fairleigh,
Platte Cannon, Col.
TUFTS Liver PILLS.
Evening star., 1897-04-06
TWO WEEKS TO EASTER.
Top Coats.

Variety great enough = Prices
low enough. Covert Cloth In
all the various shades of Tan:
Serges-Blue and Gray; Cheviots
Blue and Black
$3.50
Evening star., 1897-04-06
Lansburgh & Bro.
Spring Draperies.

japanese Gilt Draperies.
~ inches wide. beautiful
patterns
Worth I24c. For. no. 1AkD
New SilkolineS-36 inches
Sr. %l'e. 1'.: Warranted fast Co: 121A'- YARD
Figured Denim new pat
terms in Blue. Rose. Green 1 &C. YARD
and Brown 36 inches wide 10y
Royaline Crepe. for man
tie draperies and pillow
covers. best Imitation Of n &C. YARD
silk ever prosiueed- no
Dresden Drapery Swiss.
entirely new. beautiful
noral designs Of Blue.
Pink. Rose. Green etc NmC. YARD
30 inches wide -....... ny
Furniture Linen So
in..hes wide finished
smooth on both sides so 1t
Will not iniure the finest NQC. YARD
furniture ---.----...
Embroidered Denim Por-
there's. In all colors.
ranted to wash-'36 inches CD mQ FAIR
wide. Worth SO .50-For. VAs>O
Embroidered Denim Por-
there's. In all coloTs. war
rante,i wash-5O inches CO 00 PAIR
wide. Worth $i5O-For.. eQVs>O
We make Awnings and
Loose Covers on short notice
at the lowest possible prices,
and guarantee perfect satisfac-
ton.
Estimates furnished free.
Evening star., 1897-04-06

Mems Chains, warranted
best plate -9Sc. to $3.9S
each.
Unbreakable Pearl Scarf
Pins-1Jc. and Dc. each.
Solid Gold Scarf Pins. with
real pearls and variety Of
stones 9Sc. to $3.50 each.
Solid Gold Brooch Pins
$l.9S to s. each.
Brooch Pins. In sterling
silver and gold plate-25c.,
SOC. zoe. and CSC. each.
Scarf Pins. in plated gold
-l5c., 18c.. DC. 39c. and
60c. each.
Watch Guards. with ster-
ling md gold plated slides
39c. each.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12
'6P THE VALLEY.
The LincolA' Town Council
Organized Yesterday.
William II. COmst0ck Rec. ected
President OF the Council
T. B. Maymon Elected Overseer Of the Poor
and Dr.. Walker Health officer.

The newly-clected Council OF the Town
OF Lincoln met yesterday afternoon for
organization and TO canvass the votin x
list for the annual town meeting which
takes place Monday.
The council was called TO order at 2:30
o'clock by Town Clerk Easton, who ad-
ministered the oath OF Office TO the Coun-
cilmen- -elect In body.
Upon motion OF Councilman Lockwood
the former President, Councilman Com
stock was unanimously elected President
for the ensuing year.
Councilman Comstock thanked the
members of the Council, and said that he
had occupied the position number Of
years, and he felt that the honor ought to
be given to some one else, and for that
reason he would decline and nominate
Lawrence A. lockwood for the position.
Councilman Lockwood said that the in
tention and remarks of President Com
stock were . surprise to him. However,
he would insist upon Mr.. Comstock ac-
cepting the position, as he has been an
impartial presiding officer, and he would
Lockwood insisting upon 1t, Mr.. Com
stock took the chair.
Rev. James v. Chalmers appeared before
the Council and inquired what progress
had been made in regards to the revoca-
ton of the license of Fred jackson of Man.
Vile.
President Comstock, to whom the matter
of obtaining legal advise had been re-
ferred, reported that he had been unable
to see O lawyer but would be ready to
report at the next meeting.
This answer did not seem to suit Rev.
Mr.. Chalmers, and he intimated that the
council was somewhat lax In attending to
1t.
Rev. Mr.. !Chalmers and Rev. Mr.. Porter
addressed the council at some length,
going over, in a measure, the same ground
as at the last meeting.
Mr.. Lockwood took exceptions to part
of Mr.. Chalmers remarks and said that 1t
was his intention to keep his promise, but
he believed that the members ought to be
careful and perform its work for the best
| interest of the town. He said 1t would be
wise to wait and get legal advise.
Further discussion followed by the two
| reverend gentlemen and the matter was
| left until the next meeting.
The Council then canvassed the voting
lists, but few changes being made. Thomas
B. Maymon was elected Overseer OF the
Poor and DR.. Walker, Health Officer
These nominations were made simply to
cover the law. The Council then adjourned
to Wednesday, June 16, at o'clock.
Notes Of the Valley villages.
The Cumberland School Committee Is In
session this afternoon.
The clock in the new Cumberland Town
House was placed in running order yes
terday.
Rev. G. Julian Tuthill, former pastor oi
Georgetown, Mass, is visiting friends In
this village.
Most of the officers elected by the Town
Council Of Cumberland have qualified fol-
the positions.
At Lincoln Town Council yesterday
| glad to see the sun out again. What
| Councilman David Sum?
The Valley Falls w. G. T. U. met last
| evening at the residence of Mrs. Charles
| Wood. An address on temperance was
| made by Miss e. G. Hodge of Providence
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12
A Cycle OF Cathay.

(According to Tho Novoe vremyn, Ia Hung
Chang has recently stated that tho bicycle
was q Chinese invention, known as the hap
py dragon" in the year 300 B. Cl
A good old Lii Our ancient friend Chung Tong
Has beat the record with his happy drug
on"
four Thousand years ago twas flying strong.
Or AL Fools day has set some Russian wag
on
To draw a bow thnt's long.
10 must have been marvel to behold
Celestial ladies', alias 'tottering lilies,"
Endoavoring 10 bike In days of old
With feet all orampcd-the slit eyed little
sillios
soon over would have rolled.
A phantom prehistoric pccp'' we take
And fcel ourselves belatcd foreign dovils,"
No soc each yellow dame hor homo forsake
And hold with pigtail squire her how'ry
rovels
On wheels Of wondrous make.
Oh, worthy Ii. tho shade Of Kong .f,i.tse
Warns you. I'm sure. In language most EN-
phatic,
That China's warcs wcro chopsticks. opium.
tea,
Joashouscs. junlts, and not the feet pncumatic
Those centuries u. G.
Perhaps n reason for this fable gny
May bo its author has been dimly musing
Der "Lociuloy Hall" and lot his fancy play
On dAmscls u tho nItidls kingdom using
A Cycle q CsGbev.~
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12
Mxstic Beautlfying Complexion pills

Render the skin soft, smooth, transparent
and rosy. They cure Pimples, Boils, Black
heads, Roughness, Redness and unsightly
eruptions which'so disfgu ure the face. They
bleach.out Bile Stains. Liver Spots, Blotches
and Cloudiness OF the skin. They transform
rough, scaly, sallow complexion into one
of beauty and attractiveness. They are
harmless as milk. Sold by sW. l.. Wood,
druggist, 2s5 Main St., Pawtucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12
There Is . ClAss Of People

Who are injured by the use OF coffee. Re.
Sently there has been. placed In all the gro.
ccry stores new preparation called GRAIN.
o, made OF pure grains, that takes the place
of coffee. The most delicate stomach re
ccives 10 without distress, and but few can
tell IL from coffee. IL does not cost over v
as much. Children may drink it with great
benefit lbc and 25c per package. Try it. Ask
for GRA1N.O.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12
The New City Directory.

The canvass for the New City Directory
OF Pawucket and Central Falls Is now com
pleted and any change or information that
has not already been given To the canvasser
should be sent at once to the publishers.
SAMPSON, MURDOCH h Co., ~
10 Maple street, Pawtucket, II. I.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12

To quilt tobacco easily and forever. bc mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor. tako No-To
Bnc, tho wonder. worker. TINT makes wcns men
strong. All drueglsts, 800 or sl. Cure guaran.
tccd Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy 90, Chicago or New York
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-12
Open Air Religious Nee, ing.

people will be held every Sunday at Walnut
Hill Grove. Tomorrow services will be held
from II n. IN. to l2 m, and from to 3 80 p. IN.
Rev. Thomas l.. Crocker will have charge OF
the meetings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-09
TO BIZ ENFORCED.


Citizane wouli d. well to pay asten.
ton to the following resolution by
Councilmsn Dehl. adopted by the
City Uouucil Jnly8 1891. and which
ia now in the hands OF -ne police for
enforeemon':
Resolved, That public attention be and
Is hereby called to the city ordinance
passed Nov. 20, 1894, wherein 1t is made
the duty oil every owner, occupant and
agent of any real properly in this city 20
cut and remove all limbs and branches
OF trees, bushes aud shrubs from the
front Of promises where the SAME over
hang or project ovor or across the side
walks lower than ten feet above the
grade thereof, and 10 remove nil d ad
trees, stumps, bushes and shrubs from
the front OF said premises, and keep and
maintain all sidewalks FREQ and clear
from all Instructions whatsoever. OF
suffer to be fined in any sum not exceed
ing twenty-five dollure.
Ali parties In interest are therefore
notified that unless tho provisions of said
ordinances are strictly complied with be-
fore the 18th ms, that they Will be
promptly prosecui ed alter that date.
The police department is hereby re-
uuesied 10 institute prosecutions for vio'
ialion of said ordinance on and atter the
10Th ins',
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-09
AMbSEMENTs.

Tho appearat cs at the Grand Opera
House last night OF Nine. Elizabeth
Rlis of the Dssmar theater, Copen-
hagen, was the occasion OF large
gathering OF representatives OF the
three scandinavian countries. The
stage had been inelefully decorate I
with flags, tue Danish colors occupy
ing the ceuter, and the Swedish and
Norwegian fsgs intertwined with The
Stsrs and Stripes in pleasing bar
mony surrounding them. Fifrsl deco.
tations finished tue nrrang, menI.
Mime. Ris is a talented actrt 81 and n
charming woman. Her very hr9t
appearance Oh the stage made II
evident that the eulogiee written by
by her enthusiastic admirers In Den.
mark nnd in the Eastern cities, where
she has appeared recently, were more
than ornamental phrases.
The evsDiug's program opened with
Wsgnei's Niebelungsn by the or
| chsstrs, assisted Ivy Professor Anton
| Peterson. Then Nine. Rlis read n
| pretty little poem, Greeting, written ny
| the eminent Dsnish poet, Holsti
| Drachmann. She next gAve song,
which was rendered with sweet anu
well trained soprano, although lht
evidences of slight cold somewhai
inierfered with the effect.
Several readings ioilowei, Circus