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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
EARLY SLEEPING CARS.
Some Corrections and Additions to
Pullman Biographies.

Pullman Biographies.
William Westlake in the Brooklyn Eagle.
The best article written in reference to
the late G. M. Pullman's career was in
the New York Times. But well written
an article needs q little correction In the
year 1859 the writer put two of his patent
car heaters i{underneath) on two sleep
ing cars on, the Illinois Central railroad,
built by Mr.. AElmndorph. These cars were
very fine, the lower berths made up pre-
cisely as they now are, but the upper
berths sided up and down on beautiful
silver-plated tubes or posts. Mr. Pullman
called to see these cars three times while
I was putting up my car heaters. About
the same time q Mr.. Field Of Albion, N.
Y. Joined Mr. Pullman and ordered a
sleeping car nfrom the WATSON car shops
Of Springfield, Mass. This car had sixteen
wheels The flower berths were construct
ed like sofa The passengers sat facing
each other. 1.-The seat of the sofa pulled
out and the back fell down. The top berth
car heater was applied to this car. 1 ran
with this car with Albert Pullman on the
Chicago and Alton railroad to Bloom
ington The writer Of this article informed
Mr. G. M. Pullman If he wanted to see
q handsome car he had better take a trip
to Milwaukee and look over a car built
on the La Crosse and Milwaukee railroad,
now the st. Paul. built by Mr.. Kittredge
and Mr.. Longstreet. Mr.. Pullman and his
friends did go. He expressed great ad-
miration for THIS beautiful car. The writ
er of this introduced Mr.. Pullman to Mr.
Longstreet There is no question what
ever but Mr.. Longstreet in every respect
was the greatest car builder ever known.
Mr. Pullman admitted this and became ms
superintendent. The car built in Milwau-
kee in 1880 In many respects was equal
to any modern built car. It was 10 Feet
high, with o. g. roof and contained a
beautiful state room with every luxury.
The inside cornice was beautiful carved
grapevine. with mermaids at all corners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
WILL TEST THE IOWA LIQUOR LAW.
''StOrmy" JORDAN TO Defy the State
and Resume business.

and Resume Business.
Ottumwa Dispatch to the Globe Democrat.
After November 1 the traveller to Ottum-
wa will find the notorious stormy" Jor-
dan again In the saloon business Jordan
became famous fighting the prohibitory
law. He ran a place that was known the
world over as THE Road to He'll" Above
the place, in flaming red letters, was print
ed this sign. Road to He'll" Inside were
numerous other signs. such as Nose Paint
for Sale Here" and the eccentric proprietor
dealt out from behind the bar such senti-
ments as those embodied in the signs
When a customer asked for the best I'm the
house he always set a glass of water be-
fore him. When the prohibitory law was
passed Jordan refused to abide by II and
spent fortune fighting 1t in the courts.
Al last, when the court of last resort de-
cided against him. he had twenty-five years
In the penitentiary and $50, 600 fine hanging
over him. The execution of these were
suspended by Governor Larrabee on condi-
ton that he leave the state. He went to
Missouri. but when the original package
decision was made he returned and re-
opened his saloon. declaring there was no
prohibitory law In Iowa. The sent .nce
which Governor Larrabee RENTED was
brought to bear upon him, and he .-as
forced to close his saloon again. few
days ago he bought the fixtures and stock
back again, leased the building and will
open II November 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

given and three boys begin competing with
three boys and then half the girls compete
With the other half in like manner. Each
competitor throws the dice three times
and the church wardens keep the counts.
The unsuccessful six then go on trying I'M
til they win, and although one might be-
come a very old boy or girl before
that happened, fortune is never known
longer than five years The successful
six, who are presented, according to the
price stipulated, with seven-shilling Bibles
strongly bound in leather, are expected to
attend divine service in the evening, when
the vicar, of course improves the occa-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

undertook to put the bill through both
houses for 200. He explained in a short
speech that the act was required to amend
a geographical error in former act. md
1t wis passed without discussion. Before
the end of the annual session 1 was sent
1or by the governor of the state. He told
me that his signature was necessary he
fore the act could become law. and unless
l could satisfy his secretary that the mat
ter was urgent he should refer il back to
the legislature for further considera tion
the following year / satisfied his excel
iency's secretary, and the governors sigma
ture was affixed within half an hour 1t
cost me f1OO'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
The BecOmfngucss of Fur.
I'M the Woman's Home Commander

What woman does not know the becom-
ingness of fur on cold. crisp day. when
the eyes are frightened and the color Of
the cheeks heightened by the stiff. bracing
air? Fur. IL selected to suit the wearer
and worn consistently. does more to lend
youth and freshness to the face and general
style than almost any other accessory OF
feminine dress. and the woman OF forty
five who affects furs to harmonize with her
general coloring Of hair. skin and eyes can
take many years from her usual appear
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

The Star Win Inform the public OF the
election returns as rapidly as they are re-
ceived tonight by means of two mammoth
stereopticons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

WANT ads in The Star pay because
thsy hiring answers-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

You would be surprised. and 50 would
the matter-of-fact, work-a-day world, were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

winter home for which they were bound.
Private Telegraph System.
"Such caravans cover great distances.
Rarely does a gypsy go into winter quar-
tiers at a place near which he spent the
summer. When he changes, he desires a
complete change, and hence he generally
goes as far away as he possibly can. l
have known gypsies who summered near
ST. Paul to winter in Denver or further
south. They Still keep up the romantic
custom of sprinkling tufts Of grass and
similar tokens along the roads by which
they pass. SO that other gyrsies may be
guided by these pattrtns along the right
trail. But, as have elsewhere pointed out.
they are getting to use the telegraph more
and more every day. Politically inclined
persons may agree with the old-school
table one. but the convenience of the wire
appeals to the young gypsy, who Is often
most orientally indolent, and prefers to
send a message in the Gorgio fashion than
to starin his eyes looking for the pattrIns
along dusty reads
where go the vans and appurtenances
Of the summer camp, when the Romany
families return to the cities? To the livery
eastern town there Is sure to be at least
one livery stable owned by man who Is
either himself gypsy, or who has affllia-
lions with the Romany. Look through his
sheds during the winter months and Won
will find. I'll warrant. van or two, packed
ready for the next campaign. In nearby
stalls the van horses may be found COM
fortably bedded. A true Rolnany hesitates
long before he works his summer horse
during the cold season spent in the civ.
and so the horse lies in his box and dreams
probably. like his master, Of warm weather
and the verdant country.
Gypsies I'm High Life.
You would be surprised. and 50 would
the matter-of-fact. work-a-day world, were
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
Coffee Jelly.

This dessert may be made in two
ways. In each the gelatine must be
soaked in an equal amount of water
that is, one-half box of gelatine requires
one-half cup of cold water. Then, if it
is supposed that the sweetened jelly
will be acceptable, cup of water and
three-quarters of a cup of sugar may be
made into hot strip and poured over
the dissolved, gelatine. Add ~ cups
of strong coffee, strain, stir in one tea
spoonful Of vanilla. and pour into a
mould which has been wet with cold
water. Turn out, just before serving
and send around whipped cream with
the dish. If the sweetening sirup is
omitted, the quantity of strong, hot
coffee must be increased, and powdered
sugar served with the jelly, to be added
by those who like any. Tea jelly is made
in the same way as coffee jelly, a little
lemon juice taking the place of the
vanilla.--N. Y. Post. aE
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
THE GRANDEsT REMEDY.

Mr.. R. B. Greeve, of Chilhowie,
Va, certifies that he had consump-
ton. was given up to die, sought IA.
medical treatment that money could
procure tried all cough remedies he
could hear Of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair;
was induced to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and was cured by use Of
two bottles. For the past three years
has been attending to business, and
says DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made. as 1t has
done so much for him and also for
others in his community. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for
Coughs. Colds and Consumption. II
don't fail. Trial bottles free at F. Kali
teyer & Sons Drug Store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
Cream Soup of Celery.

Place saucepan with one pint of fine
cut celery over the fire, cover with three
pints of white broth, and boil till ten
der. Then rub through sieve, return
the soup to saucepan again and season
to taste with white pepper and salt. Fry
one tablespoonful of -four in one table
spoonful Of butter, add it to the soup
and cook five minutes. Then add half
cupful of cream and little grated nut
meg. Serve with small squares of
bread fried brown in butter. The white
stock, if not at hand, may be prepared
of a knuckle of veal placed over the fire
in a saucepan with two quarts of cold
water, one onion, a bouquet and salt
Boil two hours; then strain and use as
mentioned. If cream is not at hand
milk may be used.-St. Louis Republic
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
Tr,,xoup,.. ana pelyannaa.

Fortunate it is, indeed, for Greece
that her passions are subject sometimes
to the Northman's check. In their sub
servience to the sway of impulse and
passion the Greeks are the veriest chill
dren. The only one oftheir own states
men who could long control or guide
them was Trikoupis, and he was half
Anglo-Saxon in blood, and almost en-
tirely English in training and temper.
His eoolness, his persistency Of purpose
and his fine nationality, joined to an un-
selfish love of his fatherland which no
one could mistake, gave him his power.
The intimate personal relations exist
ing between him and the king had been
the means of great advantage to the
state; and the breach between them,
due chiefly to personal and private mat
tiers which have. never yet been made
public, led to Trikoupis' fall and the
loss of the brightest political hope of
Greece. The immediate outcome has,
however, contrary to all expectation,
proved to be the great enhancement of
the political importance of the king.
There are no great political leaders.
Delyannis, the present premier, is mere
ly practical politician, devoid of prin-
ciples or programmes. He has main
tanned his political life in the past by
catering to personal support and profit
ing by the mistakes of Trikoupis. His
programmes have been, as a witty
Greek put it, merely those of Trikoupis
with misprints." The king can vir-
tually control Delyannis; therefore to-
day the king rules.-Benjamin Ide
Wheeler, in Century.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19

Chamberlain's Pain Balm has no
equal as a household IMMINENT. 1t is
the best remedy for rheumatism, lame
back, neuralgia; while for sprains, cuts
bruises, burns, scalds and sore throat,
it is invaluable. Wertz & Pike, mer-
chants, Fernandma, Fla, write: "Ev-
eryone who buys bottle of Chamber
lain's Remedies, comes back and says
it is the best medicine he has ever US
ed2' 25 and 80 cents per bottle. For
sale by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
Rcason for Rccovery.

$50 Dickson got well, after ALL"
"oh, he simply wouldn't give up"
MOP"
:That is, he wouldn't give up as much
as the doctors charged, and so they quit
him-"-Detro:t Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
Honey in Butter.

Partisan restaurant keepers mix lit
tie honey with their butter. This gives
IL an agreeable taste and flavor and
makes the inferior butter more palat-
able.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19

Roofing felt, pitch and Asphalt at
HENRY PAULY'S. Tel. So. 11-8-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-19
a naru Accusation.

Strange story that of the Georgia
girl who carried a splinter in her foot
Al years, and then had it work out in a
petrified state"
''Petrifed, did you say?"
yes"
'I'll bet anything the girl was orig
inally from p."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Republican., 1897-09-23

upon the battery which was slaughter
ing his retreating comrades, in the hope
of saving the many by sacrificing the
few. l had heard of that white horse
man several times in the course of the
morning. He had been seen again and
again galloping back and forth over the
narrow field which was the scene OF
this strange combat. For all that we
read of daring deeds in war, such Incl
dents are few and far between, at least
that was my experience during three
years service in the army of the Poto-
mac. l had heard of such things in
thrilling accounts of older wars, but
had come to the conclusion that they
were imaginary pictures. To have such
a spectacle under my own eyes and al
most at the end of my rifle barrel, was
something startling. | fully intend
ed to shoot the hero and was waiting for
the best chance so as to be sure not to
throw away a shot, but as | waited he
moved on out of range of the cannon
fire, his men around him in a solid and
defiant phalanX, paused for an instant;
then faced his steed toward us as
though to advance and strike our wall
upon the flank of the battery. thus
avoiding the fire. While my eye was
still upon him he pointed with hissword
toward the murderOus cannon, which
just at that instant sent another shot
crashing through the ranks of the re
treating men in gray. His horse rose
majestically upon his hind feet and for
a moment there was a martial eques-
trian statue carved out against the
background of battle smoke, bristling
parapets and indistinct masses of war
ring men.
was charmed by the sight; yes, car
ried away by my admiration for the
hero who was the central figure of il
all. l lowered my rife, discharged it a
random and crawled back from the en-
brasure to be met by the sergeants
eager cry: Did you fetch him?" no"
said |, "he is too brave to die So"
Whether or not it occurred to me at the
time, [ have since thought that must
have had a feeling that it would be in
glorious to snuff out that flame of peer
less courage with piiful pellet of
lead,-Langdon Kilmer, in Atlanta
Constitution.
The Republican., 1897-09-23

q sticky mixture like thick molasses
and water. The fan is held under the
vine with one hand while with the 9th
er the operator strikes the leaves so as
to knock the hOppers down upon the
fan. An insect net shown at Fig. is
also used. With this the vine is Jared
and as the insects fly few skillful
strokes with the net will catch most
of them, and they may be crushed or
emptied into kerosene.
Prof. Woodwork says that the net
and the fan methods are the only ones
which are at all practical for summer
use. He observed that nearly 90 per
cent. of the hOppers were killed by the
net method while working with a gang
large enough to cover about five acres
a day. About half Of the gang of men
were green hands, part white and part
Chinese, and at the rate of wages the
cost per acre would be between Is and
90 cents. This is an illustration of the
value of scientific agricultural work.
Such pests are sure to come. The av-
erage farmer cannot afford time and
study needed to understand how to
fight such insects or diseases. There
must be scientific men somewhere with
nothing to do but to study these mat
ters and give their results freely to
the world.-Rural New Yorker.
The Republican., 1897-09-23
DIET OF THE TOAD.


Bulletin 46 of Hatch (Mass.) station
says the toad lives ten to forty years,
does not begin to produce young till the
fourth year, but then lays over 1000
eggs a year. 1t has lived two years
without food, but cannot live long un
der water. 1t never takes dead or mo-
tionless food. 1t takes its food by
means of its tongue alone, and it oper-
ates this so rapidly that the eye cannot
follow its motions. 1t captures and de-
yours bees, wasps, yellow jackets, ants.
beetles, worms, spiders, snails, bugs,
grasshOppers, crickets, weevils, cater
pillars, moths, etc.
The station examined with a micro
scope the contents of the stomachs of
seven toads in April, 30 in May, &C in
June, &c in July, ten in August and
seven in September-149 in all. On an
average it was found that so per cent.
of the toad's food consists of harmful
insects, and II per cent was of such
beneficial insects as bees, spiders, lady
bugs, etc.
The stomach that doesn't finch at
yellow jackets, wasps, blister beetles
and click beetles or pinch bugs would
seem to be prepared for anything in the
insect line, and it doubtless is.
The quantity of food that toad's
stomach can accommodate is remark
able. In one were found II myrinpodr,
in another 55 army worms, in another
65 gypsy moth caterpillars, in another
nine ants, six cut worms, five myria-
pods, six sow bugs, one weevil and one
wire worm beetle.
In "a hours the toad consumes enough
food to fill its stomach four times.
Feeding at the rate above mentioned
single toad will in three months de-
YOUR over 10000 insects. If every ten
of these would have done one cent dam
age the toad has saved ten dollars.
Evidently the toad is valuable
friend to the farmer, gardener and
fruit grower, and can be made espe-
cially useful in greenhouse, garden and
berry patch.
The Republican., 1897-09-23
"FROSTED HIS PIPES"
The Troubles of CuIprit in n Justice
ShOD.

Shop.
He was a sorry-looking specimen as he
climbed wearily up to the witness chair in
Justice Severson's court. His eyes were
discolored and his features awry. He raised
bunged looking fist as he took the oath to
tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth, "swepimgod." His voice was
one of the queerest in the world. 1t was
pitched in a squeaky, high falsetto and
seemed doubly comical coming from such
husky-looking specimen.
Speak up" shouted his honor; whats 8
the matter with your voice."
Me pipes is frosted judge, your honor"
squealed the prisoner.
"Gll frost your pipes for you, remarked
the court. ''What was it all about?'
"Well, We see, Judge, your honor, went
home to play wit my kid. Dye see now?
Me mother-in-law she kicks. Dye see now?
says, here now, I'm goin' to play wit the
kid. Me an her we got to chewin' about
the kid an she gives out holler. A copper
comes chasin' in an when goes to explain
he grabs me pipes and twists 'em. Say,
Judge, l can't talk no louder than this if |
was to hang for it,
"How about this officer" said the judge.
The two of 'em was tightin', Judge, and |
separated 'em," replied the guardian OF the
peace.
Where is your mother-in-law?" said the
court.
That lady stepped forward calm and with
out Il mark on her face.
James," said the court, addressing the
gentleman with the frosted pipes, you seem
to have gotten the worst of that mix-up.
Don't let it occur again. Call the next case.
Discharged. Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican., 1897-09-23

ing to fight you, soon, too, and they are
coming by way of Chewalla. l heard
them talking it ovrr. They have lots of
soldiers there, t. md cannon and
horses
81 became convinced that he was tell
ing the truth, so | went with him to see
Gen. Rosecrans. The general had a
long talk with the little fellow, and was
much interested in him and his story.
He said to me: Captain, this boy is a
hero, and 1 want you to let him stay
with me. can make good use of him
I told him he was not my boy, and l
couldn't do it.
I'm few days, sure enough, Price and
Van Dorm made an attack on our out
post at Chewalla Then came the bat
tia of Corinth. During the hottest of
the fight Albert came to the front
Here, Uncle Sam, is some water for you
and the boys He had four canteens.
1t was what the men most wanted. |
scolded the little rascal and sent him to
the rear. He did not go far. saw him
behind big tree watching the fight.
THE day after the battle and while
we were walking over the field, we saw
a wounded Johnny sitting under tree
in the brush. He had been shot through
the leg. We took him to the hospital,
where his wound was dressed. l often
called to see him afterward One day,
while talking with him, he said to me:
Il saw that boy of yours over at Ripley
a few days before the battle
"'Oh, guess you are mistaken
"'But I know did; he's the same boy
that stayed all night with us
"While in Missouri some eight years
ago l met a Johnny who had lost an
arm at Vicksburg. He said: Say, cap
tain, l think I know you. Wasn't you
ut the battle of Corinth?'
The Republican., 1897-09-23
A MethOdicaI Man.

Just as Virgins was ready to leave home
the other morning to go down to his office,
his wife said to him:
John, | wish you would stop at Blank &
Co.'S department store and have them to
send me up three yards of goods to match
this sample"
"All right" said Virgins, reaching fo1
the sample. How much will it COST"
4 don't remember exactly" replied his
wife. It's 80 or 40 cents yard"
But | must know the exact cost" he
persisted, ''or l can't stop for it. / am in a
rush this morning to get down to the of
fee"
but what difference does it make" ="
cost of the goods to the penny?"
a whole heap of difference" snapped
Virgins. 1T will save my losing a couple
Of hours waiting for my change. Ohio
State journal.
The Republican., 1897-09-23
New Through Passenger Route for
Colorado, Utah and California.

The Chicago Times Herald of August
q says that on September l2 the new
traffic alliance between the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railway and the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railway goes into ef-
feet, and on that date the former will send
its first Denver sleeper out of Chicago. This
will be attached to its regular night train for
Omaha, and will be delivered there to the
Rock Island. On October 2 the tourist car
route over these two lines, the Colorado
Midland and Southern Pacific, will be inau
gurated. Tourist cars will be run once a
week between Chicago and San Francisco.
For further details regarding this new route
call on or address Geo II. IIeafford General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, c., NJ. & st. z
Ry, 4lO Old Colony Building, Chicago, III.
The Republican., 1897-09-23
DEVICE FOR EARRING INSECTS.

leaves. This method is considered in
effective, as are also the methods of
burying the leaves and spraying in win
ter.
Summer spraying is said to be an
effectual process, but is costly and diff
cult. The insect is very active, and in
order to kill it very strong and pen
etrating wash like kerosene emulsion
must be used. Jarring is considered
one of the best remedies when tried in
the spring and under certain condi-
tions. Fig. l shows certain contriv-
ances that are used in jarring. The
scoop or shovel is held up against the
vine to hold the hoppers which are
driven down by striking with a stick.
Another way to fight the pest consists
in using plain palm leaf fan dipped in