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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
AFFAIRS tMAlExANDRtA
Council Committee, il q inns to Nee. Sun
day Afternoon.
for Formation of a Bicycle
c,us-rn,ra Att Fmp, of . wonn.
to co"H'' Suicide.
Evening Star Bureau,
(BeN Telephone No. 1852
M r.Hh IyS~- g.

Evening Star Bureau,
(BeH Telephone No. 1852
NO. so King ST.,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July Is. 1897.
The committee on claims Of the city
council will, 1t Is said. hold its first meet
ing at the tunnel Tuesday afternoon, at
o'clock. to receive such back claims as
the citizens will have to present This is
an important matter, and members of the
city council appreciate the high honor con-
ferred upon them by the president of the
council.
Bicycle Club
There Is a movement on foot to organize
a bicycle club in this city. There are now
nearly five hundred wheeImen here, who
are anxious to get together and perfect
the organization. Those desiring to Join
can leave their names at The Evening
Star bureau, SO King street.
Attempted Suicide.
Alice Page, the young negro woman who
attempted to commit suicide last night by
taking laudanum, walked out Of the Alex
andria Inflrmary this morning a well wo-
man.
Officers Roberts and Beach. while patrol
ling their beat last night, found Alice lying
IN an unconscious condition at the head of
King street. The officers took her to the
station house, from which place she was
removed to the intirmary. The officers
used heroic EFFORTS to save her life, it being
seen that she had taken laudanum She
was Kept awake by the greatest exertions
This is said to have been the third time
the woman has attempted to end her life
Police Court.
1t took Mayor Simpson but q few min
utes to dispose of the cases in the mayors
court this morning. James Webb ana
Frank Payne escaped from tho choip oon,
were sent back. Isaac Freeman cofored
charged with assaulting his wife, was fined
$3.50.
Mr.. Petty HOnOred.
The friends of Mr.. George W. Petty, the
new chief engineer of the fire department
today presented to him a buggy, horse ard
harness, which he will use in attending
fires. The new fire apparatus will be put
in frst-clsss condition, and will be ready
for use WREN the new chief takes his oat h
of office. Mr.. Petty will be serenaded to-
night by the Sd Regiment Virginia Volun-
teer Field Band.
General Notes.
Tho funeral Of Mrs. Mary Warder will
take place this Afternoon at o'clock.
Alexandra county democrats have in
structed delegates to vote for Mr.. James
R. Cation Of this city for lieutenant gov
ernor at the Roanoke convention.
Frank Hayes was fined so in the corpora
ton court yesterday for resisting an officer.
Jas. w. Jackson Council. Junior Order U.
A. M, met last ight and transacted rou-
Christ CT urch bell. which has been re-
cast. was hung in position yesterday after
noon.
There vas a called meeting of the Ep-
worth League at Trinity NJ. E. Church last
evening to tske acth n on the death of Mrs.
Mary Warder. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
"PIED" THE POSTER,
Queer Results on n New York Bill
Board.

queer heSultB ON q new YORK Bill
Board.
From the Troy Times.
An inebriated bill poster in New York
the other day caused plenty Of trouble,
and In one instance almost induced one of
his fellow-townsmen to swear off. The lat
ter was riding uptown on a cable car. He
had caught glimpse Of a huge stand Of
bills on fence, and thought the most con-
spicuous line of type read like this:
Observation-Disclosures" He reflected
Sure as fate. late hours incessant smok-
ing and night work have done me up. I'll
see an oculist if my sight holds out another
day." After riding few blocks and find
ing that he could read with ease all the
brewery sigr.s ON the corner saloons, and
could make out the advertisements of
safety pins, dress lining and cable car
transfers displayed in the car, he felt bet
ter When he got off the car his trouble
reappeared. Directly in front of him was
another billboard bearing a stand Of bills
freshly posted up, and this time he stood
and read with care this legend: "Damsoin-
Sagqenura rde."
Overcome by the heat" he muttered.
I felt it coming on. I must get home right
away. Everything is swimming in front
Of me-
He darted down side street and into
an inviting beer garden. After emptying
Two or three stems he decided to walk over
to the boulevard and look at the cyclists.
AS he rounded corner of the boulevard
his knees trembled.
His Nemesis had not followed him, but
had got there first. Shading his eyes with
his hat and leaning against the tree he
spelled out carefully that mysterious word
TINS time 1t was different. 1t read: Manis-
odsquagarnedre.'
''Paresis. first stage" was his comment.
Then he moved closer to the awful bill
r.ld q Nd oy,1 i
that grinning tumble of letters Finally he
screwed up his courage sufficiently to walk
up to the fence and look that stand Of bills
"squarely in the face" he put 1t. The
horrid line was there, sure enough.
But down in the corner in very small
type was the key. 1t read: Madison
Square Garden" Then the victim knew
that some bill poster had pied all the big
sheets Of what Is known as 1.-The date line,"
and he will continue to stay up nights, he
will not give up smoking. he will not con-
suit an oculist. and If he ever needs any
bill posting he will have 1t done by a man
who can read print without glasses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
New BiIlsIYn the House.

Bills were introduced'in the House vester-
day as follows: By. Representative Hepburn
OF Iowa. a bill similar 70 that introduced by
senator Gear in the Senate for the settle
ment OF the debt 81 the Central and Union
Pacific railroads. II
BY RepresentatiSe McRae Of Arkansas,
Dill declaring for forfeiture of all unearned
,srds granted in AID Of the construction Of
BY Representative Taylor of Alabama, a
i bi TO- diyiae the Alabama into two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Gave Explorer Killed.

1'''n ene Se. Louis Globe Democrat.
party Of gentlemen this week visited
Grassy Cove Cave. in Cumberland county.
near crossville. Tenn. for the purpose Of
exploration. having left the railroad at
Spring City. on the Cincinnati Southern.
Ihey went into the cave without guide.
AT distance Of about q mile one Of the
party, whose name the messenger sent to
Crossvhle for assistance did not know. fell
INTO a pit supposed to be about forty feet
deep. and up to this time has not been res
cued. 1t was supposed. said the messenger,
that ne y dead. as he made no sound after
have gone over to the cave To assist IN
rescung the man II possible. It Is thought
dona1 Institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
MISS TYLER CHOSEN.
GRANDDAUGHTER of n Former President
Becomes q Pqstmistress.

Becomes q Pet tmistress.
The granddaughter Of former President
Of the United States has been appointed
postmistress at C9urtland, Va. The ap-
pointee is Miss Matte r. Tyler. There was
big contest forf the, place, which was
erded in the selection pf Miss Tyler. who
came to Washington and presented her
claim to Postmaster General Gary and
Fourth Assistant Brfstow.
During the Tyler administration the
President. In the course of a trip picked
UP child in his arms and remarked:
That's a bright little boy"
That boy was the present Postmaster
General. who, after the advisers of the adj
n Illustration in state patronage had failed
to reach an agreement, today settled the
post office case for himself. The place pays
1865 per annum. Miss Tyler succeeds Eu-
gene G. Barrett. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Caught the Fox From u Bicycle.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Rose Gordon. who lie of PASSPORT, L. l.,
and skillful on the wheel, was treading
an easy measure on the new stretch of
nacadam between Riverhead and Eastport
whea a handsome young fox Hoped in be-
side him and seemed to challenge him for
a race. Gordon was afraid of running over
1t. but the fox kept UP to his increasing
pace.
Away they went down the path at a 2:3O
clip. Neither could get away from the 9TH
er. At last a wild idea Of conquest seized
the rider. and. leaning over his handle bars,
he graspcd Sir Reynard by the nape Of the
bit and scratched, but the bold huntsman
kept his hold and brought the wheel safely
to standstill. Then. with his coat for
muffler, he made his prisoner fast, and II
you so to PASSPORT for the summer-board
SO to SO a week-you can see the prettiest
fox ever captured from a bicycle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
BEFORE YOU RlnE Y0mR MHEEl

q powder for the feet. It keeps your feet cool and
comfortable. prevents sweating feet and makes
wheel people are using Aliens Foot Ease. they
all praise It. Ladies'. insist on having II. It
gives rest and comfort and prevents smartlng, hot
swollen. aching feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores. 25c. Sample FREE by NAH. Address
ALLEN 3. OLMSTED. lie Roy. n. Y. my223m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15

It matters little what 1t il that you want
whether situation or q seFvant-e
want ad. In The Star viii reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15

WARTS ARE UNPLEASANT,
Don't try self treatment, but consult Dernatolo-
gtst John n. Woodbury.. 127 West 42d st., n r
20 years experience in curing warts and an skin
diseases. Send 10c for Beauty Book aud sam,yie Of
Woodbury's Facial Soap or Facial Cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Malicious.

From the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
THE glass pool is going to raise prices"
MARY should be glad she got those dia-
mond earrings when she did,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
A ST AGE BEAUTY.
REDUCED IN FLESH AND MADE WELL AND
MORE COMELY BY DIR. EDISON'S OBESITY
PILLS AND sALT-READ WHAT MISS SADIE
STEPHENS SAYS OF THIS TREATMENT


"walpole. Mass. Jan. q. 1897. Messrs Loriue
& Co. Gentlemen: During the past month have
been taking DR.. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt
for reduction In weight. also for shortness Of
breath. and find that they have done all that IL
adv ertised. Singing does not fatigue as It used
To before taking the Pills and Salt. and And the
great reduction In weight Eas improved my health
In many ways. Ny duties on the stage are such
that IN increase In weight would have prevented
me from hllinS positions which now. thanks to the
discomfort"
The following is from Mr.. George G. Shredder,
Oils and Gas. Gas Appliances Light, Fuel and
.'Messrs Lorng Il Co. Gentlemen: l used Won.
remedies known Dr. Edison's Obesity eatme,t
consisting of DIR. Edison's Pills and Salt and Or
Edison's Obesity Band, to reduce, II possible NV
surplus weight. In six weeks lost from their nae
~ lbs in weight coming down from 35J to SIS
lbs consider II legitimate treatment and en-.
acious you recommend 1t TO be, and YOU have
my consent to make public OF this statement -
Obesity Salt, 81 bottle; Obesity Pills 81 80 n
bottle THESE GOODS ARE KEPT In STOCK BY
LEADING; RETAIL DRUGGISTS
Written guarantee to refund the price II DR.
EiIson's Obesity Pills or Obesity Salt are taken as
directed without good results. Write to our NEW
YORK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT or our CHICAGO
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for aS-tce about Won,
obesity any other disease Be sure TO WRIT. N
ruptured. Best truss ard trea tment ever deyIspi-
II Send letters and orders LorinC A. Co
General Agents for the United States To insure
prompt Ieply mention department, and use only
the nearest address. We send free How to Cu-o
Obesity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
DO YOU FEEL IRRITABLE.

It makes refreshing cooling beverage and d
IN hYtSorating tonic, soothing to the nerves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
81 duck suits, A0c.

IL You get here early you will get one of
the eighteen ladies' navy blue duck suits
which are on a center table. They are
mldc blazer effect: skirts have wide hens
and entire suit Is nrI,lc with care They
sold fo- 81 not long ago; your choice for
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Crash & linen skirts. soc

You'll have another chance tomorrow at
those crash and linen skirts 4 20 is The
price j. ridiculous. admit but the
skirts are we'll made. with deep hens. and
the e,ITa OF them are selling for no less
than 81 p elsewhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
S4.0S Bathing suits, 81. %,

Your choice of lot of ladies' black bril-
Iiantine bathing Suits trimmed with white
braid-short sleeves, yoke back ruffled col
for 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
LORENG & CO., DEPT. s.

NO. ~ WEST 22D ST.. NEW YORK CITY.
NO. lis STATE ST.. CHICAGO. ILL.
my25-tu. thlls.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
! HeCht & Company,
"the credit givers."
: SIS Seventh Street.
1JmSt see the
OF
BARGAINS
}HECHT"S
SPREAD

just see the sacrificing they're
doing with the surplus stocks.
Do you wonder at the crowds
which have been thronging
Hecht's store since Monday, not
even pausing for the rainl
Hecht's are doing business for
glory this week, for profits have
been knocked "sky-high" for
principles sake-for the sake of
disposing of the surplus summer
stocks.
And as low as Hecht's are sell
ing, they are still extending you
the privilege of their easy pay
ment system and all the benefits
you get cost you nothing.
ST to 81 wrappers, soc.
There just enough left Of those 59r
Whip rs for tnmO-r, VS. selling You'll
nnd them on the second floor. and the more
OF them you buy the more you make ror
the worst in the lot never befo-e sold for
less thIn dollar. Percales and lawns
braid trimmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15

ALL OF EDISON'S OBESITY REMEDIES As
well As all Of Loring's Flesh producera for sale
by a. g. T. SiMMS
my2ztf Cor. 18th Ut. AID ~ Y ayenne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
S1.75 wash skirts. 01c.

Lot Of ladies' pure grass linen and linen
crash skirts. with stripes Of all cnlors and
wide hens. which are sold elsewhere for
Sl-fJ. 90 for 30 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
nOrHER AND BABB.

Nature is cruel and
visits upon mother and
babe alike the results
of the mothers neglect
of her own health. II
is an oft-told tale-the
mother dies in the ag-
ony of childbirth, and
in a few short months
the sweet babe follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15

The most sensational offering of the sea-
son was the offering Of ladies' flne black
inquired grenihfne skirts. with velvet bind
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Duck suits, S1.49.
Grenadine skirts QQc.

Lot Of ladies' linen colOred duck blazer
suitS-nOt many-sD the first-comers will
get them-to go for 81 40 each,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02
~, ".
Khe Blue EMws.

The blue laws Of Connecticut
We're SO called because they were
printed on blue-tinged paper.
These are some Of them.
No one shall be Il free man Of
have a vote unless he is con-
yerled and q MEMBER of one of
the churches allowed in the
dominion.
No dissenter from the essential
worship Of this dominion sh1u lie
allowed to vote for electing mag
istrates or any other officer.
No food or shelter shall be Of
fered to a hereto.
No one shall cross the river on
the Sabbath but an authorized
clergyman.
| No one shall travel, cook yict-
uals, make beds, sweep houses,
cut hair or shave on the Sabbath.
No one shall kiss his or her
children on the Sabbath or feast
ing day.
The Sabbath shall begin at
sunset Saturday.
Whoever wears clothes trim
med with gold, silver or bone
lace above one shilling a yard
shall be presented by rne grand
jurors, and the Selectman shall
tax the estate 800 pounds.
Whoever brings cards or dice
into the dominion shall be fined
| 5 pounds.
No one shall eat mince pies,
play cards, dance or play on any
instrument Of music except the
drum, trumpet or jewsharp.
No one shall court maid in
person or by letter without OBJ
tanning the consent of her par
ents. Five pounds penalty for
the first oftense, ten for the
second, and for the third i'm
prisonment during the pleasure
of the cou rt.-Baxter County
Citizen.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02

The Arkansas School Journal
has the following to say to
teachers about papers:
Every teacher ought to sub
scribe for and pay for the news
paper published in the county
in which he or she teaches. In
counties where several newspa-
pers are published, then that pa
per should be taken which is the
best edited and at the same time
which takes more interest in
school affairs.
Newspapers are a great help
to the advancement of schools
and they are a power in the act
i've progress of teacher and
of pupil.
They promote enthusiasm
among the citizens, create a
pride on the part Of the teacher,
and inspire ambition in the
pupils.
Children, as well as adults, are
touched with government, inter-
national affairs, "reminiscences,
extracts from history, education
al deveIopements-all these, or
many Of chem, are found weekly
in nearly every country newspa-
per published in our state.
Again, there is the selfish feat
ure which should appeal to every
teacher, the newspaper is ever
your friend, if you are a worthy
teacher, telling the world of your
ability and of your success and
giving you such a certification DIS
will ever assure you Of employ
ment whenever you desire to
seek situations in other commu-
mites.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02

bling to the bank. Getting tired
OF the sameneSs Of the sport,
George gave a final jump ON the
end OF the cross-log. 1t turned,
not a few inches, but half over.
George was thrown into the
water 10 his waist. Mat fell, but
a toe was caught a little under
the log. This left her hopping
on one foot in the water and
holding on to tn log. What a
noise! What splashing Of water,
till the girl was rescued!
Mats toe was a source of en-
joyment for the little brothers
and sisters for several weeks
following. Aim ost anything
would be given up for sight of
the bruised toe.
She is a grown woman now and
has home Of her own-a home
steaded home where she raises
her chickens, her children and
often the man she married some
fifteen years ago.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02

A single type dropped from
one of the forms of a Pittsburg
paper a few days ago and it cost
the paper just S405, says the
Kansas City Star A dry goods
firm there advertised q special
sale Of ladies' wrappers at 90
cents, 1t was the figure 8 that
dropped out while the forms were
being handled, A tremendous
crowd of women were at the store
early the next morning, to get
these wonderful cheap Scent
wrappers. The firm realized that
q serious error was made, but it
kept faith with its patrons. All
the wrappers in the house were
sold at a big loss, and u bill for
S406 was then sent TO the news
paper, il paid it without pros
test
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02
Rheumatism Quickly
UrcN.

After having confined to the
house for eleven days and paying
ont S25 in doctor bills without ben,
etit, Mr. Frank Dolson of SauIt Ste,
Marie, Mich" was cured by one bot.
tie Of Chamberlains Pam Balm
costing 20 cents aud has not since
been troubled with that complaint.
For sale by all medicine dealers,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02

When a man asks an editor to
suppress news he not only asks
him to throw away a part Of his
stock in trade, but he requests
him to violate a contract with his
subscribers and the general pub
lie. This is a thing which nc
conscientious man will do. His
refusal may possibly make a few
enemies, but in tho end he will
lose nothing by keeping faith
with the public. 1t is well to be
obliging, but better to be honest.
Elk.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02
Bryan Gives Money.

Hon. W. j. Bryan will give
half the royalties received
from the sale Of his book, "The
First Battle" TO the cause of
bimetallism and has appointed a
committee whose duty will be TO
properly eXpend the funds re-
served for that purpose The
committee is composed Of Sem
ator James X, Jones Of Arkansas,
Senator Henry M, Teller Of Col
orado, Senator VIM, V, Allen,
Of Nebraska and Hon, A, j.
Warner, president Of the Nation
al Bimetallic union. In answer
10 a communication from his
publisher, W, b, Conkey COM
pany Of Chicago, stating that
$1,000 was due him &s royalties
on the first months sales, Mr.,
Bryan at once instructed them
10 forwarn $500 to Mr., Jones,
$500 10 Mr., Warner, $500 TO
Mr.. Allen and $500 to Mr.,
Toller.-Texorkanian,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02
The St. Louis
Weekly
Ost-DispatCh
Olny 30 Cents A Year.
The Great Free Silver Paper

You will fud the Weekly Post Dis.
patch Indispensable during the year 1897
Inc year of 1897 IA going 10 be brjmtul
of interest. Tie ncomiug OF the Mckin-
ley Administrator, with n new Con gres
elected upon gold platform, mean.
legislation If kind that will vitality in.
terest evrry newspaper reader in tn
country, and especially in thu West an
South. Special a,tentioa will be pal c
in the Weekly Post Dispatch to thi,
news Of a national character, and it vii
be discussed editorially from the paint
Of view of tie West AID South as con-
asrei with Wal street.
Tn" campaign Of free silver will 90 on
in lS97 aud nothing can do so much to
help along the campaign of education as
a newspaper like the Weekly Post-Dis-
pach. This is shown in the fact that in
Mss ur, and in rvry other locality
wher. the Post.Dlspatch has large cir
cuation the gains of Democracy and
free silver we're Of sweeping character.
The POST DISPATCH deserves the
supported all Free Silver Democrats be-
cause OF he great fight it made In the le
cent campaign f,r Democratic principles
and ii. ticket Hence the Tree silver
men everywhere should rally to Its sup
port by sending in their subscription
aud iniu1e others to subscribe.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02
BROWN SCRAPS.

I strolled one day upon a street,
Not thinking trouble I should
meet,
In any form.
Times oft I'd gone that street
before,
And passed along each friendly
door,
Fearless of harm.
Some persons standing on the
walk
Seemed interested in a talk
| stopped to hear.
l heard some things there boldly
stated,
About traffic that I've hated
Many ayear.
The hate | have, | cannot tell,
For this traffic, dark as hell
The saloon sin.
1t is a shame, a dark disgrace,
To any man, or any place,
That votes it in.
| did not think the theory best,
Which one within the crowd ex-
pressed;
| told him so,
When all at once the burly fell
low,
Like some mad bull, began to
below,
And curse and blow.
For arguments, he used abuse;
Profanity flowed in a sluce
Across his lip.
1t seemed to be his great delight,
Like some mad cur, to bark and
bite,
And want to whip.
! never fight; its not my rule,
TO fight a cripple, or a fool
| tell them 50.
Man seeks, by reason, what is
right;
Dogs reason not, but oftimes
fight,
AS all do know.
| hope the fellow I've described
Will yet come back to his old
tribe
The thinking man.
His fiery temper then control,
And guard his lips, and save his
soul
! think he can.
james l.. Brown
Charlotte, Ark.
The above article was hand
ed us, clipped by friend,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02

Groves Tastelcss Chill TONES has stood
the test for ten years When any dealer
irles to Induce you 10 take some other
make, you may know that ii is some che .
compDoni on which he makes large
profit Evory boo 10 Of Groves guaran
iced
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-04-02

Everyone who feels run down
tired out, full of malaria, or any
blood trouble, TO cal! and get a bot
tie o: Brown, Iron Tonic, the king
of all Tones For sale by w. X.
Oorlty IL Co, Calamine Ark.