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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Luther Redmon and Katie Brown.
both of Alexandria county, Va: Wallis
Schutt of Cherrydale, Va. and Belle r.
Cogswell of this city: Patrick O'Donoghue
and Mary Fegan: Rosier G. Swart of
Prince William county. Va, and Lizzie X.
Hackley of Rappahannock county Va:
Thos. +. Friend Of Augusta county, Va.
and Mittie Stockston of stanton, Va:
Edwin +. Ward and Irene o. Smith, both
of Charlottesville, Va.
Colored-Wm. A. Poles and Myrtle A
Carter: Philip .. Tolson and Mary c. Wal
lace: Jos. J. @. Weaver and Irene l..
Browne: Jas. NJ. Brooks and Phoebe A.
Cupid: Jas. &. Burlls AID Medora A Allen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
MARRIED..

BOSWELL ROBERTSON. At Baltimore. Septem-
her l5 1887. by the Rev William NJ. Isarne
DIR. ARCHIE wAID BOSWELL and Miss
kATH ERNIE ROBERTSON. both n this city,
BOYNToN-GAINES. At the Church of tine Cove-
nant, or "wednesday, September To- 1897. 10y
the Rev. Dr. Kerr rg Richmond. Va. CHARLES
HUDSON BoNNTDN and FLORENCE Girls
WoLD GAINES, both OF Washington. 10. e.
JOHNSON On "Wednesday Sep
TENDER II, 1887. at Sandy Spring. Md. by the
Rev. Arthur =. Joilrs. EDITH daughter Of the
late BlaDcli. W,nd-I and Joseph JanSi Ter Mood
ward. to HARRY LIE JOHNSON
HEwTON-ACKET. At Washington II. G. Sep
tember 10. 1885,, by the Rev. l.. -. Eldri lsr,
HARRY W. NEWTON and 81 SIZE STELLA
ACkEH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
TWO DARING ROBBeRIeS
Ladies Deprived of Their Pocket Books on
Public Thoroughfares.


H'ghwaymen have been operating in this
city for some days past and the notice
nave thus far been unsuccessful in their
eitcrts To apprehend them. Yesterday two
cases We're added TO the list and last night
the police and detectives were sent out 10
make a thorough search for the outlaws.
Mrs Alden b. Hurt, wife of the assistant
superintendent OF the free delivery system.
Post Office Department, and Miss J. Law
Ter, nurse at Garfield Hospital, were the
Victims. In each case the robber was a
young man, and the police believe that
both offenses were committed by the same
man.
The robbery of Mrs Hurt occurred early
i'm the afternoon. near 10th and . streets.
ana this circumstance and the fact that her
mother and two children were with her at
the time makes the affair the boldest of the
several similar crimes committed here dur
ing recent says. Ii appears that Mrs.
Hurt, who lives at No. q sth street SOUTH
east was on her way TO look at house
advertised for rent. She observed a young
coiored man cross the street and walk to-
ward her. He appeared TO be about eight
cen years Old, and wore blue suit SO
neat was his appearance that Mrs. Hurt
lnouSht he was waiter. and the idea
that he wanted to rob her did not occur to
her
Grabbed Her Pocket Book.
Just as the man stepped from the street
to the sidewalk he made a grab for Mrs.
Hurts pocket book. She struggled to re-
tain 1t. and the young man dealt her a
stunning blow over the heart with SO much
force that she stagggered backward, and
then il was that she released her hold on
her purse, and the robber ran off. He en-
tered an alley near the scene of the rob
berry, and, although several persons re-
sponded TO Mrs. Hurts call for assistance.
and gave chase, he managed TO escape.
The pocket book contained about 81 i'm
cash, some car tickets and handkerchief
Some time after the occurrence the police
of the third precinct learned of the AFFAIR,
and they sent out a description of The
fugitive.
Case Of Miss La ler.
Miss Lawler was robbed on L street near
the corner of 18th street. In this case the
young celored mar did not have to use vio-
lence. All he had to do was to grab the
book and run. Miss LAWYER got a good
look at the robber, and noted that he was
we'll dressed-too WELL she thought. t. be
a thief The pocket book was decorated
with gold and enamel, and contained about
81 and some cards.
Inspector Mattingly received complaints
of The robheries. and he gave the dete>-
tives instructions TO make careful search
for the thief or thieves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

The s. NJ Cullom National Republican
Association held a picnic and melon feast
Tuesday at Elkwood Park. Bicycle races,
croquet matches and dancing were included
In the program Many watermelons were
consumed.
Enthusiastic speeches were made con-
graduating the republican party on it's VIC
tory last fall, and commencing the gentle
man for whom the association was named.
and who represents the state OF Illinois in
the United States Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Pays the Penalty.

Robert Black, alias Parker, was yester-
day sent to jail for six months by Judge
Kimball for striking Robert Block with
heavy paving stone Tuesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
lBAUM'S
FRIDAY,
RED TICKET DAY
BARGAINS.

38c. Wings and Fancy Feathers,
IN black and colors.
RED TICKET DAY, 15c.
I5c. All-silk Ribbons, Il and 2
inches wide.
RED TICKET DAY, &c.
SI.o8 Ladies Gowns, Skirts and
Drawers, slightly soiled.
RED TICKET DAY, zoe.
35c. Ladies Aprons, Corset Gov
ers, Children's Drawers and Caps.
RED TICKET DAY, I21c.
The balance of our SOC. Summer
Corsets, odd sizes.
RED TICKET DAY, 1oc.
&.o8 Children's Fall Coats and
Refers, sizes to S years.
RED TICKET DAY, ST. 48.
10 SI.4S Children's Worsted
Dresses, sizes 2 to years.
RED TICKET DAY, zoe.
SOC. Cfi1dren's Knit and Flannel
Sacques.
RED TICKET DAY, CSC.
II Ladies Cloth Refer Suits, sold
for $3.50.
RED TICKET DAY, s2.os.
S Mixed Cloth Coats, all wool,
sold for 1898.
RED TICKET DAY, ooc.
10 Crash Elton Suits, sold for $2.o8.
RED TICKET DAY, 98c.
IS Shirt Waists, in lawn and per-
Gale, sold for o8c. and SIPS.
RED TICKET DAY, 25c.
I2!c. Infants Fast Black Hose.
RED TICKET DAY, SC.
25c. Ladies' Full-weight Vests,
high neck and long sleeves.
RED TICKET DAY, I21c.
75c. Ladies Union Suits, in white
and ecru.
RED TICKET DAY, 3oc. 10
25c. Ladies Shield Bow Ties.
RED TICKET DAY, 12lc.
25c. Yelling. in all colors.
RED TICKET DAY, SC.
98c. Grass Linen Yokes and
Bolero Jackets.
RED TICKET DAY, CSC.
soc. Atwood Plaid Dress Goods.
RED TICKET DAY, zoe.
CSC. Atwood Serge and CASH
meres, in light shades
RED TICKET DAY, 35c.
CSC. Black Surah Silk.
RED TICKET DAY, 374c.
1oc. Black Silk and Torchon Lace.
RED TICKET DAY.
SOC. Black Silk Bordoun Lace.
RED TICKET DAY, zoe.
75c. Black Silk Trimming.
RED TICKET DAY, 25c. .
$50. Mems Balbriggan Under
wear, in blue, brown and tan. -"
RED TICKET DAY, Ioc.
$I.oo Neglige Laundered Shirts,
attached collar.
RED TICKET DAY, 3oc.
SIPS Mems Gloria Silk I'm
brellas.
RED TICKET DAY, 8oc.
SOC. Lace Parasol Covers.
RED TICKET DAY, I5c.
lBAUn'S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
The Rest Roufe tn

Atlantic City is the. one requiring no
change of cars. Through trains via Penn
sylvana railroad. s. excursion next Satur-
day and Sunday.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Tomorrow shall offer lot of ladies'
fast black and fancy iG-gauge. silk finish
ed. seamless half hose. in plain and drop
stitch piftrrns-heels and toes are three
thread-holght very cheap-thercfore we
offer them at 9l= cents pair instead of L.
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

All garments made under our
personal supervision In our
own work rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

The medic NAL properties OF Halls "a air REVIEWER
to .nyisoraie the scalp removes dandrur restore
the hair and Its coacr. surpass anything Of its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
picnic ana Melon Feast.

want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
The People. Fnvorite.

All wise people use the Pennsylvania r.
Popular excursion to Philadelphia mex
Sunday. 500 round trip.-Advt.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
CURIOUS FACTS

A million dollars in silver weighs
56,931 pounds.
The annual value OF the human hair
exported from China is said to be about
100000.
Sponges, states and slate pencils are
no longer allowed in the public schools
of Cambridge, mass.
One sixty-folr-year-old resident of
Pettis, Mo, says that he has never
worn pair of overshoes, watch, or n
paper collar.
In the Russian village of vjalova
there is n peasant named Satov who
claims to he 1873 years old and that his
father lived $50 years.
Sydney Smith, of Argo, Ga. insisted
upon hearing his own funeral sermon.
which was preached Just few days
before he died. aged lis years
In some parts of Africa vegetable
butter is made from the fruit of the
shea tree. 1t is said TO be richer i'm
flavor than the butter ma lie from
cream.
A remarkable tree grows in Brazil.
1t is about six feet high and is so
luminous that ii can he seen on the
darkest night for distance of mile
or more.
A cherry tree in Dayton, Oregon.
which was recently blown down by n
storm, bore ton of fruit in one sea
son. 1t was set out over forty-fiye
years ago.
Public protest is being made i'm. the
province of Quebec, Canada, against
the mode of punishment in the schools,
where refractory pupils are made to
kiss the floor.
Emeralds seem to be coming into
favor again in Europe. Good speci-
mems are rising iii value; n single stone
of seven carats having recently sold in
London for $40, 900.
Among the many new devices to
assist the blind, one of the best is n
typewriter in which the keys have
raised letters or the dots contained in
one of the blind alphabets.
During the bull fighting season from
April 5 to October 20, 1896. there
were 47S fights in Spain and 1918
bulls, valued at $500, 900, and 573O
horses, valued at 5000, 900, were
killed
The fastest daily run in Great Britain
is from Perth to Forfar, on the Gale
DOMAIN Railway, the thirty
two and half miles-being performed
IN thirty-two minutes, or at the rate of
about sixty-one miles an hour.
1t is proposed to hold during the
year 1898 Russian conference upon
balneology and climatology 1t will
be 100 years next year since the min
eral springs of the Caucasus, still the
best known and most frequented of
Russian spas, were discovered, or. to
speak more accurately, since they came
to be used therapeutically.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
TO PROMOTE sUcAR.eEET CULTURE
Work of the Agricultural Department De.
scribed by Secretary Wilson.

The Agricultural Department is
sending out to farmers and to expert
ment stations large amount of sugar
beet seed, with view to determining
the feasibility of growing the seed in
certain sections of the country In
nm interview with regard to TIA g gr.,..
ing of the seed Secretary Wilson,
said:
I'VE have just about finished send
ing out ugar-beet seed TO most of the
States of the Union. They are ex-
perimenting South as far as Texas.
Every effort has been made TO procure
first-class seed. Most of the work is
being done through the experiment
stations, that get seed from the De
partment and send it out with instruc-
tons regarding the cultivation of the
plants aud provision for the return of
samples to the stations in the fall for
analysis. The Department is also
taking in hand the growing of high
hereditary sugar beet seed. The
seed being sent out by the Depart
ment is the result of careful improve
ment, extending over many years-in
some cases forty years of time-where
every mother beet is tested bv the
polariscope TO ascertain its percentage
of sugar.
''This high hereditary sugar-beet
seed is worth perhaps It's weight in
gold. 1t is the result Of the best work
done along these lines during all
these years. Such seed is exceedingly
rare and difficult TO get. The Aqri-
cultural Department is believed TO
compass the ownership of only about
five pounds of it. This is being dis
tributed TO our most careful expert
mentors at different stations i'm diff
ferent localities, notably at Geneva.
n. Y; Wisconsin, Iowa, etc. Bulletins
arc being issued from the Department
prepared by experts, giving the people
information regarding the sugar beet
IN all its relations. Such bulletins
will be prepared from time to time
and the results will be copied from
the several stations, and full infor-
nation given to the people regarding
this important matter.
Capitalists are turning their atten-
ton toward Investments along this
line. There will be no difficulty about
getting money enough TO erect fac
tories, which cost from $500. 900 TO
$500, 600. The business men Of the
cities have learned thoroughly that
they cannot thrive unless the farmers
thrive; and, besides, the success of
the Oxnards assures capitalists that
where all the conditions Of success
are carefully secured TO begin with
there is no question of the ultimate re-
suit"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
Floating Islands Not Rare.

Floating islands are not so rare as
may be generally supposed II is
largely matter of locality aud the one
sighted three times i'm 1899 in the
north Atlantic ocean was not only an
unusual occurrence hut also of pecu-
liar scientific interest. re was first
seen on July 2S, in latitude 1913 north
and longitude 50 west. The second
occasion was August 2G. and again on
September 80. As it was not seen
aitcrward It is supposed TO have been
destroyed in the autumual gales on
the three instances the island was seen
81 was moving toward the Azores at
the rate Of about q mile I'm hour It's
extant was nearly 800 feet each way
and it contained much forest growth.
many Of the trees being thirty fees
high. Scientists find the circumstances
Of greet interest in respect 60 the
migration OF animals in this peculiar
manner. New Orleans Picayune.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
Attncl,cd bY Frnr..

For some time Elmer Canton. OF
Union, n Y, has noticed peculiar
taste 60 the water in his well. and last
week he determined 10 clean it. Will,
Jam Forbes was engaged TO pump it
out, AID after draining off rs much
water az possible he descended into
the well. Suddenly Canton heard q
loud connection in the water and q
muiiied cry fer help. He thought the
man had been overcome by gas. and
hurried down TO find u squirmiug mass
ON the water, with which Forbes was
battling. On projecting stones above
bis hca ! and in the water around him
were thousands OF frogs. Some we're
nonstrous fellows, and it seemed as
though they had made q pre-concerted
attack. They were leapiug upon his
head aud shoulders from all directions.
and nc was covered with slime that
gave forth sickening odor It was
with some difficulty that he was res
cusd from his perilous position, and
al he remained in the water short
ime longer me would have sunk help
ss 60 Che bottom 1T is supposed the
'ogJ reached the well from y pond by
lslus Of nm underground channel. -
1troit Free Press.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
PITH AND POINT.

Never laid up.-The hens egg
Life.
Il wish my daughter was not must
cal. )" "Oh, Mrs. Napier, don't say
that; what would she he if she didn't
singl'-Chicago Record.
| She was "A frigid maiden
with IA most peculiar whim
"or when she met a man. you bet.
Shc froze right onto him.
-Pittsburg News.
| Altenlant-"It's no use, my friend.
The President wouldn't consent to see
you." Book Agent Just try. Tell
him it's n man who isn't looking for a
job. Puck.
A motorman has to he quite expert
enced before he can manage always to
| stop his car with the rear platform di-
lectly opposite a mud puddle -Somer-
vile Journal.
Cruel, heartless womani" cried
| Lord Cashibroke. you told me YOU
| loved me, aud yet | discover that your
father IS n bankruptr- Philadelphia
North American.
May-'Does it ever occur to YOU
that Mr.. Smithers is acting part?"
Harriet-"No, Smithers always seems
to me to think himself the whole
thing. Truth.
Miss Antique-'I really wish I
could die young" Our Rector gently
-"That is "A wicked and foolish wish.
| my daughter; we cannot change the
past. y Princeton Tiger
Miss Point Breeze doesn't care for
ne any more, " sighed Mr. Homewood.
Marble hearth" queried Mr.. Murray
Hill. mo; bicycle heart. Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Nibbs-"What perfect poem the
Counts rich wife isn' Dibbs-"Yes;
the Count is the only man / know of
who can make poetry pay him thirty
thousand year. Tit Bits.
Clerk -'I see by the papers that Mr..
Blillers - going to get married" EN-
ployer- Great snal5esl Run around
to his Office and collect this bill before
1t is too late. New York Weekly.
She bitterly 81 wonder why it is
woman has no charms for n man after
she becomes his wife," He (more SOY
oh, / fancy she feels more com
Portable with them Off Detroit Jour
| nal
Little Boreham, relating his Alpine
| There / stood, the abyss
yawning at my feet -" Chopper.
yawning portentiously- "9Scuse me,
B., butthe thing infectious. - House
hold Words.
Robinson--'I stopped at that hotel
in New York where you told me they
wound e..S ..a me like lord " Jobber
ton--"Well, dics.2l,t they?" Robinson
Yes; made me pay nJss.IASeard in ad-
vance Puck.
Husband--"I can't make out what ~
wrong with my meerscbaum pipe.
There is Il very peculiar taste with it,
and it won't draw Wife That's
odd; il seemed to draw all right when
Johnnie was blowing bubbles with i, s"
Judy.
Miss Balucbay- had such q
pretty compliment from my optician
to-day. Miss Fenwny What was
it, dear?" Miss Baquebay -"He told
me that ! had the best nose for eye
glasses that ever came under his pro-
fessional treatment Boston Tran
script.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20

Elevator accidents are SO common.
and IN many cases so startling. that
inva'tons looking TO the safety OF
passengers have multiplied very rapid
ly within the past few years. One Of
the newest is the air cushion. which is
formed by the elevator itself. AT tho
bottom of the shaft is a we'll anywhere
from twelve TO eighteen feet deep. Be.
low the elevator is platform that fits
closely into this we'll, and il the ele-
vator gives way, it so nearly ellis the
space that in driving down the air il
meets with steady aud powerful resist
ance. The air escapes very SLOWLY
around the edge of the platform, and
practically does away with all danger
Of a serious crash. The Ledger
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
CIsco's HooDooED CARPET.
Rose and Fell Until the Mystery Had recn
Investigated.

81 was in Nebraska" said the ra-
contour of the party, when / got the
neatest surprise of my life, and learned
whole page III the natural history of
the country
+ Il was visiting n relative, and not
having much else to do, | took CON
siderable interest in fixing up the
place, as much to pass the time away
rs anything else The dooryard was
filled with flowers, and / kept those
Tree from weeks. L watched the In
dams going up and down to their
tepees, aud sometimes smoked n pipe
of peace with the old chief. | even
whitewashed the fence, having all n
tenderfoots reverence for neat sur
roundings, aud laid each stick of wood
i'll the limited woodpile-that is not
timber country-ir mathematical pre-
cision by its neighbor's side.
There was bright red piece of
carpet in evidence at the back of the
house which tormented my New Eng
land soul with its appropriateness
1t was much too good to be thrown
away, and was at variance with the
rest of the landscape. The chestnut
horse browsing on the edge of the
bluff was bit of color in harmony
with the rest, but this hamingo-like
carpet was blot, an irritation.
Sophie" / said one day TO my
estimable relative, why do you leave
that red square out in the sunlight?
1t will fade and be worthless. Be
sides it spoils the looks of your nice
yard.
There is depression of the
ground there that is quite unsightIy,'
she answered, aud / saw that she was
begging the question Then L tackled
old Cisco, the man of all work.
" 'Lors amassy that carpet done
hoodooed, said the old man. EFF you
watch out You see dat carpet rise
an fall like de waves oh de sea when
dere amt BRET OF wind. No. sab. [
nebber NEEDLES wifi dat yeah carpet.
cit was fact The carpet did
move, and ] called old Cisco TO help
me lift it, and had the pleasure of see
ing the old fellow take TO his heels as
if he was chased by wolves.
''Well, then, here goes aloner'
said, and quickly drew the large square
of carpet TO one side.
And then the cause of the carpets
moving was evident, for as ] withdrew
it from the hole it covered myriads of
snakes reared their angry heads Mt me,
shaking their deadly rattles and
wreathIng themselves together in n
column of wriggling, kissing ugliness.
''We.are ell the creatures of instinct.
/ followed old Cisco's example with
such rapidity that the column of snakes
had not disbauded when was examin-
ing them through glass with an inter
est that was all the more intense be
cause ! was safe.
That is what You get for med
ding, said my relative laughing, vet
with n note of chaqriu in her voice
L could not manage old Cisco without
n hoodoo. aud now ! shall have to find
% new one
Don't, 7 urged. NO doubt ii is
the warmth of the sun on the carpet
that attracts the snakes from the hole
They will come back whom the carpet
is replaced, and prove wholesome
terror to- the neighborhood
Then went to the postofice and
dictated telegram callius me home.
Chicago Times Herald.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20

Owing largely 20 the use of indif
rubber for bicycle tires, the demand
for the product has increased 50
enormously that there is great risk o,
the supply failing ifthe natural produc
ton upon which we now depend is moi
supplemented by the artificial cultiva
tion Of the trees which yield the ma.
teriol. a company has recently beer
formed for the purpose Of developing
plantations Of rubber bearing trees il
Mexico.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20

The eminent electricians. Edison an I
Tesla, are not agreed as to sleep. Ed
isou said recently that "sleop is bad
habit, anyway, in connection with
his statement that some nights he did
not sleep wink Tesla says that
sleep is vitalizer, and that II a man
could sleep eighteen hours day. he
might live to be 200 years old.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-20
ADVERTISING RArEs..

Advsrtisemsnts viii b inserted Ct enc deIlsA
per square for tae Ara insertioa and am
Local, Businecs and Special nstiess -.
eens . hns. and no notice inserted fsr LEI
than one dollar.
Legal advertisements will b inserted a
the rates allowed By law and will. In all eases,
De enaged to the attorney, and payment viii
DO required upon delivery Of certified COPY.
CHAnan YoR ANNouNCKMsNrs.-Fo
oosny omcers, IS; State and Congress, $40.
Terms for Canning advertisements made
tnSvn On application to the publisher.
a., Sos fkArIN9 executed with neatness and
iispsssh: S1-Ordsrs b. mail vin receive
seeaDe attsntioa.