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Evening star., 1898-11-08
Fifth floor
New Rubber
Door Mats.

We shall offer tomorrow five
dozen of the new Improved Rubber
Door Mats, in the popular I7x3I-
inch size, at the very low price of
SI.25 each.
Round Rubber Mats, 7c. to soc.
each.
Fifth floor
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Special price, I5c. each.
100 Milkmaid Stools. for decorating.
I5c. each.

One lot of Solid Oak Tables. with lower shelf,
strongly made End highly polished.
soc. each.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

Ladies' Solid Oak Writing Desks made of clean.
selected stock French legs full size bighly pol
ished. just the thing for college and academy
students
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

Another fresh arrival of those unmatchab!c val
ues IN solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Rock
ers with cobbler sents. made with extra rein
forcemerts and highly polished
Evening star., 1898-11-08
Woodward @nd LOthrOp,
10th. 18th and Sts N. W.
Store Memoranda.

SUUTE IVNG1G1UTd1H1de
Today-and Continuing as Long as the Goods Last,
Extraordinary Sale of Silk Waists.
Extraordinary Sale of Pictures.
Extraordinary Sale of Books.
The Waists particularly handsome goods high character
anxious close
prior changing the location OF bis factory
The Pictures the sample line the
this country who having taken all possible fill this
closed them a decided price concession.
The Books aggregaing Volumes choice perfect
History Science Biography Books
Sunday Schools Home Reading They
great parcel of Bangs Co. 5th Yorkthe bank
rupt Kimba leading bookuakne firms of
closng-ou of A. D. F. Randolph the best
known publisher of Religious Books in this country
constituting three an AVERAGE
Il
Evening star., 1898-11-08
SI.95 each.

Special lot OF extra Fine Rockers. In solid oak
and imitation mahogany. extra Well made large
and comfortable. A special value.
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
New Lot of
&c. Tumbgers.

We shall offer tomorrow 20 bar
rels OF New Clear Pressed Glass
Table Tumblers, in four choice de-
signs-imitation cut bottom, plain or
with band near top,
&c each.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
S3.o5 each.

Special lot Of Rattan Rockers with cane bot
tom. strongly braced well made. large and COM
Portable.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

First floor.
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.,.s."r,n r'.'' ','., :. +. for. :::. an. 4Bc.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
Special Price, S1.OO a yd.

Regular retail price, SIS.
First hoor
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Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
The price is 500.
$500 a pair.

We also show all the best shapes and feathers
In Misses. Children's Boys Youths and Babies
Sh"cs-the best obtanable and at popular prices.
I'd
Evening star., 1898-11-08
Innings.

Extra heavy silesia. in
Fl; $ - & assi ssi 4Rc.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

..as, Best quality n;, dressmake,s, a Is .s OT/.
wanted colors-will go for. @/QSe
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agine to Illustrate any trickery. but
nothing he did made any difference to
the movement of the leaves.
The more familiar feat of the SEEM
ingly supernatural growth of flowers
was utterly eclipsed by another in
stance vouched for by the same narra-
tor. His own servant bought him a
score or so of seeds, from which he Sc
lected and marked one. The fakir plant
ed it in a pot of earth, muttered some
words over it and fell into a sort of
trance, which lasted about 30 minutes.
He then awoke, uncovered the pot. and
discovered seeding two or three in
ches high. Jacolliot examined it and
found it had sprung from the seed
which he had marked. With a touch Of
a peacock's feather the fakir depressed
a balance of a common weighing ma
chine in daily use in the household
though in the other was a weight of u
stone, and with a distance motion of
his hand he made shavings of wood to
sink or move in water. Still more mar
velous is the description of the manner
in which this veritable eastern wizard
was able to set at defiance the law of
gravity. On this occasion, when leav-
ing the room, he paused on the TIRES
hold, folded his arms, and, by a simple
act of volition, raised himself from the
floor and remained poised in the air for
some minutes.
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well, I don't think it's fair, any
way" she repeated again.
We'll. what are you going to do
about it?" asked Bert, piling up two
sticks with a thud.
Hes the only soldier here in town
and folks didn't think much of him
anyway. He hadn't lived here for a
long time fore he died, and they just
brought him back and buried him.
that's all. Folks didn't take much no
tice and nobody didn't care
You couldn't expect folks to get up
a procession and Decoration day serv-
ices just on account. could your
Somebody ought to-" returned Ellie,
refectively.
That, doesn't count" said Eert,
catching up the ak and splitting some
obstinate sticks "Folks-don't-do-
what-they-oug He spoke between
blows.
well, why don't they?" asked Ellie,
eXasperated. over in the town they
have a great time, don't they, and dec
crate mems graves that weren't a bit
more Important"
The ak was at work.
Yes. they do" Bob spoke up after
a thoughtful silence, and everybody's
going over and going to stay all day.
I heard Ned Fowler say so.
They always do. and it's going to be
an extra big occasion TINS time, cause
they've got a big man, a general or
somebody who was in the war, TO
speak to 'em. And they've raised an
extra lot of money and going to do
things up in fine style. Band and
speech in the evening and everybody's
going. Folks coming way up from
Lakeville."
Ellie's eyes glowed. MY, but I'd Ike
to be there" she cried, clasping her
hands.
You can't" Bob sent shower of
chips into the basket.
Il heard father say he and ma and
the Browns were going over in the
carryaIl and stay to supper at Miss
Cummings. and Mary Esther would
come and look after the children"
Il could walk said Ellie. defiantly.
mo, you couldn't; it's five miles
there"
Files face fell.
That's just the way" laughed Bert,
throwing down the last sticks.
you want t. be in things just the
same's everybody else does. You're
blaming 'em for not decorating old
Jiup's grave. and now you want to go
ycurseIf. lust the same's the Others"
Ellie was silent for a moment.
7 guess we'd better decorate that
grave ourselves she said, slowly.
Bobby stared.
"And have a procession and every
thing" continued Ellie. gravely.
Il don't suppose it makes much diff
ference who decorates, seeing it's done,
and guess our flowers would look just
as good as anybCdys."
And you, Bobbie, and Bert'-a bit
uncertainly-"an perhaps Betty and
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INDIAN MAGIC.
Some Remarkable Feats of Oriental
Conjurers.

Some remarkable EeatS of Oriental
Conjurers.
London Standard: One need not &c
to the realms of space or time or fig
! ures to meet with the incomprehensi-
bic. Despite modern science and in
| genuity, this word still remains the
only applicable epithet for some of the
achievements of Indian conjurers. We
can smile at the luminous appearance
| of the beautiful face, before which, as
the revelation of Osiris, the old Egyp-
| tians Frustrated themselves in awe
for the marvels of the magic lantern
are familiar to us; the early existence
of gUnpOwder gives an easy eXplana-
ton of the oracles lightning and thun-
der; the weird harmony of Memnon
was merely the result of an ingenious
mechanical contrivance.
But shrewd travellers of later date,
whose veracity is beyond dispute, tell
of much more inexplicable things than
these. One well known writer on occult
ism, JacOlliot, has left an account of
certain things he saw during his off,
cial sojourn in India, which, as they
seem to defy explanation, may fairly
be classed among things Incompetent
sible. The performer was a fakir whom
he accidentally met, and who required
some persuasion before he would ex-
hibit feats which he continually af-
firmed were the work of other intelli-
gences.
On some sticks fixed upright in flow
er pots were placed some leaves from
tree, with holes in each sufficiently
large to make them fall to the level of
the mold. Standing at a considerable
distance, the fakir made a gesture with
his hands. A slight breeze seemed to
pervade the room, then the leaves quiv-
cred and gradually worked upward on
the sticks. Jacolliot placed himself be-
tween the flower pots and the opera
tor, placed the sticks in the flooring
and adopted every means he could i'm
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He had scarce reached the spot when,
approaching from another direction
came little procession of five children,
laden with flowers
A boy led the way, beating now and
then on a battered drum
The man slipped behind a tree.
The little procession passed through
the broken gate and marching solemnly
onward paused beside a neglected
grave.
I'VE must plant the flag now, Ellie, -
said the largest boy.
She handed it to him.
The man leaned forward. The flag
was a curious affair.
The bright red wooden stripes pucker-
ing and alternating with the white cot
| ton ones, the field of blue calico, with
its IS stars.
The boy took it gravely and struck it
firmly into the soft ground at the head
of the grave.
I'VE must sing" Bert announced.
Five young voices in five different
keys struggled bravely through
Marching Through Georgia"
/ The man drew nearer.
Now we must pray" said Ellie
glancing down at the paper in her
hands. The five children knelt about
the grave. The boys removed their
caps.
OOA II ellllCls HCScll Il4AlC III a Tx
lous voice. The others Joined her.
Now 1 lay me-" began Betty when
they had finished.
The rest listened in silence, but
joined in Amen
The eyes of the looker-on filled with
tears.
Now we must put on the flowers"
Quickly but tenderly the struggling
grass-grown grave was covered with
flowers. They were of all colorS.
Now I'll read you the declaration of
independence" said Bert, and slowly
the familiar words fell from his boyish
lips.
Betty could not understand it. Her
rowing eye caught sight of a man, who
was close beside them now. She gave
little jump.
Il will tell you the story of Comrade
Jim, here" he began abruptly, but with
a pleasant smile. He stood at the head
of the grave bareheaded, with the sun
shining on his gray hair.
They drew about him. Then he told
them of Jim's courage in war. and
what the war was about and how it
should teach them to be true and brave,
and the children listened with scarce
a breath for fear of losing a single
word.
and 1 had come here today to do
honor to my fallen comrade," he added.
But | lind that you have done IL al
ready-more than l could do" He
glanced at the rough flag. There were
tears in his eyes.
The silk one in his hand fell to the
ground.
Bobby picked it up and would have
planted it on the grave.
mo" said the man; keep it Yours
alone shall do honor today"
And after a few more words. the 1T
tie procession marched away, while the
generator it was he, the great speak
err stolen away from his admiring at
tendants,-stOod watching them, with
head uncovered, until they had van
ished from sight.
Then with a farewell glance at the
flower-strewn grave with its hOmely
flag fluttering in the soft May breeze,
ne rode rapidly away.
"And it was you children?" Ellie's
mother said next day.
THE general told us all about it in
his speech last night, and he said that
we must emulate your example"
She looked very proud and happy as
she kissed the children.
'We'l do it every year." said Bert,
looking at the silk flag hanging on the
wall.
"Of course we will,'' said the others.
HARRIET CARYL cox.
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picture of the building, while children or
schools subscribing for 200 shares will
have mention on the roll of honor, which
is TO be placed in the building
The subscriptions have not only paid
for the building, which cost $4,000 but
have covered the cost of decorations and
pictures; the latter are such as are at
lractiVe to children AT the close of the
the schools making the largest contribu-
tons in proportion TO enrolment, one
half being given to rural schools and the
remainder TO other schools.
These awards will be made entirely
upon the basis of enrolment, and teach
ers in sending III the contributions of
their schools must give the number of
enrolled pupils as well as the names of
those who. by contributions of 81 or more,
are entitled to certificates.
Every boy and girl throughout the west
has been told to consider himself or her
self a committee of one to spread the
news of the building and to collect con-
tributions, and there has been great en-
thusiasm exhibited.
been in progress among the school child
rem. They have been asked to send their
best work-in penmanShip. composition,
history, drawing and the like for which
prizes are offered. and the prize exhibits
will find a place in the exposition build
ing. Gold, silver and bronze medals are
the prizes. Only student can be COM
petitor, and the ages of competitors are
from under years up to 10 years of age.
No one is recognized in this competition
who has not secured a certificate from
the bureau of education bearing the Of
fetal stamp and costing % cents: no other
entrance fee or charge being made
Under the department of history and
in keeping with present events, THE
Diary of a Cuban Patriot" is one subject
suggested. Another is "A Conversation
Between an American and a Cretan of
the Nineteenth Century," another still,
The Supposed Speech of George Wash
inSton at the Opening of the Trans
be in accord with Washingtons ideas and
style of expression. Correspondence
between Gladstone and Bismarck is an
other subject, and this must be made in
accord with their style of thinking and
writing.
A puzzle in Transmississippi history.
which is a veritable puzzle but designed to
AID TO ones knowledge OF history. is an
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Sam, can have a nice procession and
go there, and twill be just as good as
if the regular folks did it,
You haven't got any flag" suggested
Bert, interestedly.
That's So" assented Bobby, land
flags cost awful
DO you have to have emp
Bert nodded.
:. 'Twouldn't be decorating without
enc" he decided. You have to have it
TO stick into the grave, SOS to tell he
was a soldier. 1t doesn't have to be very
big, but you've got to have one"
Il don't see what We'll do" said
Bobby, discouragedly. It's only three
days off, and we can't any of US go
ever to town to buy one, and anyway
we haven't got the money"
I'll make one" said Ellie.
obi Yes I CAM" as the boys looked
at her dcubtingly.
Il don't suppose twill be very good,
but twill be flag all right, so 1 guess
twill do"
We've got some carpet rags up
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stairs, and I know 1 can find some
pieces, cause my old red dress is there
and there's lots o blue calico. Only
Bert'n have TO draw me some stars.
couldn't do that"
"Ill cut 'em out of stiff paper and
you can paste 'em on" Bert suggested.
Mobile shook her head The
rain would wash EN- off. You cut EN-
out of cloth and I'll sew 'em on"
Bert drew out a clean handkerchief
How many?" he inquired with an eye
to business
Thirteen" Bobby answered prompt
ly.
That's unlucky, isn't ito" anxiously
from Ellie.
''Unlucky nothing" replied Eert
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AT OLD JIM'S GRAVE.
How the Children Celebrated Memo
rial DaV

How the Children Celebrated Memo
rial Day.
Il don't think it is fair. anyway, -
said Ellie. as she gave the chips at her
feet a vindictive shove.
Il don't, either" said Bobby as reso-
lutely. old Jim was a soldier just as
much as anybody. wasn't he? \ SOL
dier's a soldier, isn't he, even if he
does get old and die at the poor farm?''
Course he is" chimed in Bert, stop
ping moment in his wood piling.
He went to the war, one of the very
first ones, and stayed way through. 1
heard pa say So
And he's buried over in the old
south lOt?" demanded Ellie, land don [
ever any one take any notice Of him,
or decorate his grave, or anyIhing?'
Bert shook his head.
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rudely. That's what we have to have.
and there amt going to be anything
unlucky about this affair. You just go
ahead and plan, Ellie, and We'll do just
as you say. and We'll give old Jim a
fine decorating"
He began to outline the stars.
@ @ @
A solitary rider on horseback rode
down the grassy street.
He glanced sharply to the right, then
dismounting, let down some bars and
turned into the faint path which led
across the fields to the little unused
cemetery.
He threw the reins over his horses
head and let him Craze al will Then
he wandered on into the little plot.
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BUILT BY BOYS AND GIRLS.
Ten Thousand Dollar Home at the
: Omaha Exposition.

Built by boys and girls of the west,
is the legend one may read over the en-
trance to one of the principal buildings
of the TRANSIT Mississippi and Internal
tional exposition, which opens June l, at
Omaha.
accessories, was secured through the CO.
operation of school children of the west,
hundreds of whom took shares at cents
a share. Some took only one share;
many took a great number. Any individ-
ual or school taking 20 or more shares re-
ceives handsome certificate, giving
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two circular pieces each ~ inches

cut two circular pieces each "a inches
in diameter.
On one of the pieces Of velvet the mi
tialS or monogram can be embroidered
with asiatic flo or roman floss silk, and
when completed cover one side of each
cardboard disc with the velvet, catch
ing the edge all around with threads
sewed crisscross at the back of the disc.
When both cards have been covered,
place them back to back. and overcast
them together all around the edge. fill
it full of pins and the result will be
similar in appearance to the illustration.
Other material than velvet can be used
If desired, but may not prove so salts
factory.
The velvet enables the cushion to re-
main where it is placed in a pocket and
misplaced.
Maroon. dark green. brown. plum color
and black are serviceable colors for the
velvet, and if embroidered in orange
colored or gilt thread the effect will be
pleasing. j. H. n.
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FANCY WORK FOR GIRLS.
A Pocket Pincushion.

A very serviceable little present for a
gentleman is a vest pocket Dincushion.
1t is quite an easy affair to make and
when in use will amply prove most
convenient possession.
Cut from cardboard two round disks
"a inches in diameter, and from velvet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-29

Smoke Silver Moon, the leading SC
cigar. For sale everywhere.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-29

S32.O 90 Omaha and Return S32. 90.
On May 20 and 30 the popular Union
Pacific offers the very low rate of S32
to Omaha and return for the opening
of the Transmississippi exposition on
June l. Calf at POI Main street for fur
Their particulars.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-30

full the many courtesies extended them.
They were delighted with your town and
your people, and shall in our next issue
give expression to their sentiments"
II. A. Moore's pamphlet on "Aids to
Literary Composition" has been placed
on sale at Coombs' book store. In the
reference to this work in last week 3
paper, it should have been stated (but
1t was not known to the writer at the
time) that Miss Clio M. Chilcott, Mr..
Moore's competent assistant in the High
school, contributed not a little to the
work. Flattering notices of the work
are being received from persons to whom
sample copies have been sent.
Arvill s. Jordan was in Ellsworth this
afternoon with a bull moose shot by aim
at Timber brook, in the town of Wal
than, and about fourteen miles from
Ellsworth. This is the first moose shot in
this vicinity in years, and the first one
brought into Ellsworth for nearly half a
century. The moose has but small set
OF antlers, but is OF good size, weighing
over 600 pounds.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-30
THANKSGIVING DAY.
How the Day was Observed this Year
in Ellsworth.

How the Day was Observed this Year
in Ellsworth.
Thanksgiving Day in Ellsworth was OBJ
served in the customary manner-family
reunions, home coming of relatives from
afar, students from the colleges, teachers
from their schools, and so forth.
The day opened cheerlessly-raw,c cold
and misty. But nothing short of zero
blizzard affects the ardor OF genuine
football enthusiast, and rs two games
were scheduled for the day, active prepa-
rations for them began early.
The Hampden boys came on the morn
ing train, and our hig school boys were
on hand to receive them. The game
came off in the forenoon, and resulted in
a victory for the Ellsworth high school
boys. The game in detail is referred to
esew here N this issue.
The Bar flarbors came up on the noon
train, got their turkey at the American
house, and were ready for the Dirigos at
230. Being holiday, large crowd of
''rooters' came up in the hope of cheering
their friends to victory.
This game, too, is referred to in our
regular foot ball column. But it may be
remarked here that one great feature of
the game was its gentemanliness through
out on both sides. Both teams played for
all they We're worth, but neither sue
ceeded in scoring. The Dirigos comfort
themselves with the claim that If Libby
hadn't got hurt early in the game the re-
suit might have been different
A lar crowd-pRohably 6O0--saw the
game, and while friends of each team
cheered Il Justify, there was no "roast-
ing, no ill-feeling, nothing but-"go it ,
boys, and may the best team Win,'
Instead Of the usual morning religious
service at one or more of the churches
there was union service at the Baptist
church iu the evening. The pastor, Rev.
{. ;. Mclearn oticiated, assisted by Rev.
d. J.. Yale, of the Congregational church,
Rev. y. H. Coar, of the Unitarian church,
and Rev. j. p. SImonton, of the Methodist
church. Mr.. Simonton preached the ser
mon, and it was a good one-historic,
patriotic, eloquent.
The service was listened to by congre
cation that packed the church. The sing
ing WAS by sixteen members of he Els
worth festival chorus, Mrs. Harvard
church fairly trembled when chorus and
congregation joined in singing My
CeuHt Y, tits Of thee
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UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Req. E. L. Hunt, pastor.
Weekly prayer meeting Friday evening,
at :. Topic, "How can we make our mid
week service more helpful?'
Sunday, 10 a. m, sermon next in series
in Romans. Theme, "National Charac-
ter" Bible school at II a IN.
Junior G. E. S. at p. M.
Special temperance service at p. m.
Address by the pastor: "Citizenship and
the temperance Question"
The circulating library is free to ali.
There are $50 volumes ready for use.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-30
Hagerthy- Mason.

A quiet wedding took place on Thanks
giving evening at the home of Capt. and
Mrs. George w. Mason, when their son
Ralph Eugene and Persis Madella Hager-
thy, daug hter of DR.. A. c. Hagerthy, were
united in marriage, Rev. c. S. McLearn
officiating
Only relatives and few intimate
friends were present. Both bride and
groom are among the most popular of
Ellsworth's young people, and hosts of
friends wish them much joy in Their new
relation.