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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
HOW SHE DID 1T.
Girl Cashiers Mind Reading Methods
OF Making Change.

Girl Cashiers Mind Reading Methods
OF Making Chnnge.
From the Chicago Record.
The girl cashier Of a Madison street res
taurant was for three weeks believed by
one Of the customers to be lineal de-
scendant Of Morgan lie Fay and to have
some of the family traits of Heller, the
secord-sight magician. For she seemed to
know by intuition or instinct or something
else what was the price Of the meal he had
consumed. and also just the amount Of
noney IN his hand when he approached to
pay. He first noticed that when he pre-
scented a 30-cent check she immeo .ateiy
laid upon the rubber mat dime and a
nickel which she had been holding for
change.
How" this man inquired of himself,
did she know that Is cents would be the
&C rect change? There was no earthly way
for her to tell what money I was going to
have the exact change ready without
seconds delay or without having to go to
the cash register for it," He could not an
swer to his own satisfaction.
The next day he bought a accent meal
and she promptly laid a nickel before him,
the scent piece being the only coin she held
In her hand. 1t was the correct amount as
he gave her half dollar. He experiment.
ed several times afterward, and at last ap-
pealed to her for Information.
why" she said. didn't you ever notice
the tint of your check? When see you
coming twenty feet away I know by the
slate-colored check that you have eaten
20 cents worth. II you have a red ticket,
that warns me that you want to pay for a
two-bit meal. A blue one means 80 cents.
This yellow one Is, Of course for 40 cents.
The amount is printed upon the check. but
the color Is my warning
YES" said the other. somewhat relieved
that seems easy. But still my money is
not Of different coiors. How do yeu know
what change to have ready? That's mind
reading, sure"
mot at ALL When you come with a
quarter ticket you will usually give me the
exact change or half a dollar 1 have a
quarter ready for you in my left hand in
case you give me half. Suppose your
ticket Is a SS-cent one; you'll either give
me the correct amount or a half dollar-or
perhaps a dollar. With Is cents in one
hand and 80 cents in the other I'm ready
for any demonstration almost"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Those Onions and "A Little Defense
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
If Ely well-meaning STORY on "onions
and Society" in The Star January had
10 other good result. It had the effect to
bring forth breezy letter In your coli
umns Of Saturday last from the most
charming of writers, Grace Greenwood.
Ard it is my first duty to offer humble
apology If she seriously insists that L have
misquoted her.
did not intend the quotation from her
ancient lecture" to be verbatim one
although IL may have appeared so. The
paragraph was meant to give the SUBJ
stance Of what Miss Greenwood said
rather than a literal statement. But IL is
quite possible that 1 even failed to give
the substance correctly. 1t was my priv
iIege to report Miss Greenwood's lecture,
delivered at Brooklyn, n. Y, when 1 was
raw young journalist disdain to saw
how many years since-and IL YVES at @
time when other lady lecturers-Miss Anna
Dickinson among them-were calling the
men down right smart for their treatment
of women.
Thus 1t Ii easy to see how at this distance
of time. words, uttered by others on a kin.
bred subject. might have been attributed 10
Mlss Greenwood. II this be so. no one
viii more regret the mischief OF Il nor be
mere ready to make acknowledgment than
I-if that will be of service
Meanwhile, Miss Greenwood has little
reason to feel aggrieved; for the Incident
has afforded her al opportunity to repeat,
and the public to read. a delightful portion
of that address which helped to make her
reputation as one of the most graceful
writers and lecturers Of that day
1t ts hardly necessary to say that Miss
Gieenwood's protesting" to take Artemus
Wards humor seriously was well under.
stood at the time as q bit Of irony.
H. n. 8. JORDAN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
The Channel Islands and France.
From the New York Times


It several times has been rumored in
European diplomatic circles that England
was on the point Of ceding the Channel
Islands to France. as a quid pro quo for
remaining in undisputed possession Of
Egypt. Possibly the only reason why me-
gotiations have never come to a head is
that Russia. with her Asiatic possessions,
objects to England having full control Of
the waterway that separates Africa from
the oriental continent. The Channel Is
lands are Of no more use to England than
Calais was prior to 1900, while their posi-.
ton would make them valuable to France
an summer resorts: their traditions and the
spirit Of their inhabitants are all French
It Is now reported that q secret treaty has
been contaminated and that the Islands
win shortly change owners. The other day
. French torpedo boat entered unannounced
the Herbor Of Saint Heller. Jersey, and re-
MANNED there three days. II IL reported
from Guernsey that . French beet q ma
nenverin6 In the vicinity OF that Island.
Thu Pail Mall Gaxette d much exercised
over the news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
NAMES OF STREETS.
Warrington People eA0ala Live u .
Their Opportunities.

WoenAA8tOn Fe0pAe 0hOula Live ID -
Their Opportunities.
1Aese was discussion IN progress On the
question Of naming the nsw streets Of
Washington and making some changes In
the names of those already chy.stened.
when man. who has lived IN tn. city long
enough not to be facetious ct the expense
ct anything 80 trodden under foot g Q
street Il. began to say something.
What's the use Of deing anything with
the names Of strsets?' he inquired; .espe-
cially with the names Of those that are Mt
as they are? Now. take the iettered streets
al. an example They are named appro-
priately enough, II the inhabitants would
oniy hve up to their opportunities. For In
stance, the first people should live on A
street, and the sweet people on B street,
the navy people on c street, though the
Dino people would prefer it; the profane
people on D. street. the egotfstic people on
! street; the rurals are not to be provided
TOT: because there Is no ] street; the Inger-
sou people on L street, the printers on N
street. the debtors on o street, the billiard
players on Q street. the Cinnamon on r
street, the unselish people on U street, the
married people on w street, the best peo-
stop him." interrupted a listener. stop
MN; IT'S his treat" And then each man
named his treat to suit himself. and the IA
cet1ous man paid for all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

From Tit-Bies.
At Elton any ono who 10 10 minded may
at TAP" essay the feat Of drinking yard
Of ale. This II only pint In liquid. but .
yard In linear measure. being contained In
. long. horn-shaped glass. 30 constructed
that unless the dfinker drinks with care
A book y kept Of the time In which the
yard can Be drunk and for years until late
" thu record" was ten seconda This u
IN lcon0clestic aee, however, and some
one lately disposed Of his three test Of ale
In nine seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

II hold to the scriptural doctrine that 1t
Ii more blessed to give than to receive"
said the little man who Is familiar with
quotations.
I confess that have never been able to
appreciate the force Of that Injunction"
responded the big fellow who believes in
looking after No. above all others.
Perhaps 1 should say that 1t Is easier"
continued the little man.
Well. I don't see It," said the big fellow.
You would II you were in my business"
said the little man.
And. doubtless, he would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

q card TIL / get back home. I don't want
to stay after what I've seen in the paper
There was a long piece about 1t. A man
got q 5ewelry store clerk to show him a
tray of diamonds and the first thing that
jewelry store clerk knew the fellow had
yanked the tray of diamonds out'n his
hand and stolen It,"
You mean the jewelry store clerk let
himself be robbed
Robbed! OF course he got robbed. You
don't s'pose he wanted that tray of dia-
monds to fill out anything but a straight
flush, do you?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Is one Of the few people to whom such
style is really becoming There is no doubt
about its berg quite new
Yes. The composer has certainly fitted
her admirably
She looked at him in surprise.
''Well!' she exclaimed. People are get
ing fancy names for everything of late"
What do you mean?"
Z 81 have heard them called 'modistes' and
habit makers and several other names,
but this is the first time l ever heard a mil
liner called composer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
A Rebuke.

When Rollo grew up he developed the Sc
rious way Of looking at things which was
to be expected in q young man whose child
hood had bean devoted to asking questions
OF people who were able to answer them.
He took great interest In the affairs of
this country. and after he had passed the
age Of twenty-one years he began to ex-
press opinions Of his own, regardless of
whether there was guide book or other
work Of reference handy to verify them or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Written for TIE Evening Star
January.
Whah is email de summer friends
Dat ulster cheer me long;
De blossom. smiIin' as II bends;
De crick wifi p1urmurin' song?
miss 'em So! An as I gaze
I says dat dey mus be,
Like love an hope Of yuthuh days,
No mo- fob sech as me.
But dar below de groun' dat's froxe
De flowers Is tucked away,
An neat de ice de crick stiii flows.
A-waitia' fob de May.
An so checks de tears dat staht
An to de lesson cling;
Griefs jes' de winter of de haht
An mus give way to spring.
x
New to Her.
The smertly-dressed yourg woman who
had worn a ligh hat all through the con-
cert was coming from the theater in CON-
pany with the serious-looking young man.
Il can't help thinking of the lady who
sang last" ne remarked.
Yes" she replied. Il shall never forget
her."
1T was truly beautiful
Yes. indeed. 1t was a delight to see such
good material used with SO much discre-
ton. 1t was the work of an artist Any
body could see that"
You mean anybody could hear IT." he
to correct.
WELL" she conceded; cit was rather loud
when You come to think it over. But she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

not. So methodical he'd his mind become
from the habit of compiling all kinds Of
Information that he attracted the notice Of
Senator Sorghum, who took a liking to
him and secured his future to the extent
or paying him SO a week as long as he
worked faithfully ten hours a day. Some
times the senator paused to converse with
him. Some remarks had been made con-
corning public affairs. and after q moment
fVom his work and exclaimed:
Now Is the time for every good man TO
come to the aid Of his party
don't quite grasp your meaning" said
the senator.
Il don't know that I expressed myself
quite as clearly as i ought" was the reply
What / mean Is that every man ought TO
be willing to save his country n he can"
Aren't your ideas \ little exaggeratedg'
inquired the senator. as he impatientiy
twirled his glasses.
talon has given me very exalted idea
or what a man ought to try to do"
But you don't mean to say you think
that one man ought to be able to save a
whole country"
'Why-sir-you wouldn't limit yourself
in any such matter would your"
Il should respect the bounds OF common
sense"
eBut you would not let pass an oppor-
trnity to-"
Il have never let an opportunity pass.
I have always admired a saving disposition,
and / have accomplished considerable. I
rave managed to put by a township OF two,
the right OF way for a railroad, several
N Zines and a large portion OF a city. but the
idea Of saving a whole country suggests
downright piggishness. sir!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
A Wet Weather SoliIoauy,

Wet weather Soltioquy.
They tell us that the rain will fap
On just or unjust, one ard all.
Then why
AMI
Who m aekly try
Umbrellas for my needs to buy.
Compelled to slosh
In a macintosh,
With never a rag 'twixt me and skyr
Around me arrant sinners move
That such they be their deeds will provo
/ see
Their glee
As moistLre-free
They pass. while of less degree
In worldly show.
Must watch them go
With good umbrellas-filched from mel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

From the Chicago Record.
thinks Is the meanest man on earth
"Whyr'
Il told him a good story on the way out
to q dinner. and when we got there he
worked 1t on before had chance"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
A WORD OF ADVICE
TO Those Coming 10 Alaska or altGs
IHlOndike Gold Fields,

One thing should be impressed upon
every miner, prospector or trader com
ing to Alaska, to the Klondike, or tha
Yukon country, and that Is the neces-
sity for providing an adequate and
proper food supply, Whether procured
In the States, in the Dominion, or at
the supply stores here or further ON.
this must be his primary concern
Upon the manner in which the miner
has observed or neglected this precau-
lion more than upon any other ono
thing will his success or failure depend.
These supplies must be healthful and
should be concentrated, but the most
careful attention in the selection OF
foods that will keep unlmpaired in
definitely under all the conditions
which they will have to encounter 10
imperative. For instance, as bread
raised with baking powder must be re-
lied upon for the chief part OF every
meal, imagine the helplessness OF
miner with can of spoiled baking
powder. Buy only the very best flour;
II is the cheapest in the end. Expert
ence has shown the Royal Baking Pow
der to be the most reliable and the
trading companies now uniformly sup
ply this brand, as others will not keep
in this climate. BE sure that the bacon
is sweet, sound and thoroughly cured.
These are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place chief reliance,
and can under no circumstances be
neglected. They may, Of course, be-
supplemented by rs many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be able
to pack or desire to pay for.-AlaSka
Mining Journal
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RELIEF FOR cUBANs.
Hundreds OF Tons of Supplies Going froI
Now York TO snooor the Deatitute.

Hundreds OF Tons of Supplies Going from
New York to sucoor the Destitute.
New YORK, March 4.--The steamship
Bergen, OF the Munson line, sailing for
southern ports, will carry the follow
ing relief supplies to be distributed
among the suffering Cubans through
Consuls Brice, at Matanzas, and Bar
lSer, ut Sagua 10 Grande: One hun
dred and sixty-two cases of milk,
200 bags of rice, 1875 bags of
beans, $4,000 pounds of Goldfish, 12, 600
pounds of bacon, 400 bags Of cornmeal,
% tierces of lard, 100000 grains Of
quinine All has been purchased by
the Cuban Relief society on donations
received from charitable societies and
people of philanthropic DISPOSE
ton. The same steamer will also
carry miscellaneous stock of goods
in the shape of food and clothing, the
donations of outside committees, ag-
gregating about 100 tons in all. One
of the Mallory line steamers bound for
Key West will carry rs tons of miscel-
laneous articles, comprising food, medi-
cine and clothing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
oREAr CORN EXPOSITION.


Committee OF the American Maize Prop
uganda Arranging for One mt Omaha.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-Meetings
Of the subcommittee on organiza-
ton, legislation and finance Of the
American Maize propaganda, ma
tional organization TO promote the
larger use Of Indian corn in the United
States and foreign countries, were
held in this city yesterday to perfect
the organization and mature plans for
further action,
Plans were formulated by which IL
is expected to secure the cooperation
OF every farmer in the country, espe-
cially in the great corn belt, who pro-
duces corn, and of the manufacturers,
who, by all known processes, prepare
corn and cornstalks for consumption
and commercial uses. Endorsement al
ready received from press and people
encourages The committee to believe
that the consumption of corn will be
greatly augmented and add a large
percentage to the value of the crop.
After the meeting President Carr said:
We have reason to believe that as u result OF
the plans which have been perfected, and which
we will proceed at once to. carry out, the mem
bership of this organization will soon include a
very large proportion OF the corn growing
farmers OF the west, together with the manu-
facturers OF all kinds OF corn products, In such
manner as to be potential in creating public
sentiment and influencing such proper and
wide Legislation as may be required to advance
the interests of corn.
One OF the things which we shall ask win be
adequate presentation Of corn and It's products
before the people of the world at the Paris ex-
position This Is In addition to special pur-
pose we have in view in conducting propa-
ganda ut home to educate our own people as to
the virtues Of corn In its manifold forms, To
this end our first object is to hold great corn
exposition, cooking schools, etc. In connec-
tion with the mississippi exposition ut
Omaha, this summer or fall followed by SINH
lar work at the Pan-Amerlcan exposition at
Buffalo next year, and q still larger enterprise
at Paris In 1900
In addition to this, moreover we are now
considering arranging circuit of corn cooking
schools and corn food expeditions In all the
principal cities. We believe that In this way
we can bring the virtues of this crop directly
to the knowledge of the masses who most need
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
TO SUPPRESS RoWDYlsM.


Magnates OF National Baseball League
Adopts Rigid Measures Along That
Line.
ST. LOUIS, March 2-Most radical
legislation was enacted by the mag
mates of the National Baseball league,
assembled here in annual session. A
measure for the suppression of obscene,
indecent and vulgar language upon the
ball field by players was adopted by the
representatives of the IL clubs present,
without dissenting vote, The provi-
sions of this measure are most sweep
ing and provide for the trial of guilty
persons before tribunal of three
judges, to be known as the "board Of
discipline" which shall punish the
culprit either by suspension or expul-
sion for life. The first tribunal under
this provision will be composed of l..
G. Krauthoff, of Kansas City; Louis
Kramer, of Cincinnati, and Frederick
X. Stearns, of Detroit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
MEXICAN WAR VOLUNTEERS.

Assistant Secretary Davis Renders a PEN
sion Decision Concerning Missouri Bat
TALON.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Assistant
Secretary of the Interior Webster
Davis yesterday reserved the action of
the pension bureau in a number of
cases, among them being the claim of
Jonathan w, Barber, late private COM
pany B, Powell's battalion, Mis- souri,
mounted volunteers, Mexican war In
this case the assistant secretary holds:
The provisions OF the act OF congress of Jan
uary g. 1893, providing an increase of the rate
of pension granted on account OF service in the
Mexican warto survivors Of Powell's battalion
of Missouri mounted volunteers, Mexican wDr,
who are pensioned under the provisions of tna
act of March 8, 1901, for services during the war
with Mexico, and such surviving members of
said organization are entitled TO receive the in
creased rate Of pensions provided by said act OK
January g. 1893 under the same conditions,
limitations and regulations as other Mexican
war survivors who are pensioned under the
provisions of the act Of January 20, 1887.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
He Hnd Flung Up.

The superior court was in session and
the little mountain town was crowded
with people. Along about the middle
Of the day when the judge was worried
with tedious trial, Bill Williams, OF
the Lick Creek settlement, began gall
Looping up and down the streets on his
little red mule, firing off his pistol
whooping like a Sioux, and otherwise
dispensing the energy which a liberal
supply of corn liquor had inspired.
"Mr. Bailiff," commanded the judge.
sternly, "go out and arrest that man
and bring him into court"
The bailiff went timidly out Of the
courtroom and the Judge attempted to-
proceed with business. But Williams
racket outside did not cease. 1t grew
worse and the judge looked over the
room for some one else to send out, and
observed the bailifr sitting complacent-
ly on one Of the back seats.
"Look here, Mr.. Baiiff, why did you
not arrest that disorderly man? Are
you not an officer of the court?"
"Y-y-es," replied the bailiff, quaking
with fear, IL wuz, but I've done flung
up."-Atlanta Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
no MoRILlzE TRoops.


Plans for Transportation OF 100000 SOL
diers, with Arms, Equipments and Sup
pIlen.
WASHINGTON, March 8,-Notwith-
standing the strong faith in peace still
held by the administration, it is
learned that plan is matured for the
mobilization and transportation of
100, 900 soldiers, with arms, equipments
and supplies Itembraces two features,
One is the defense of the harbors and
coast cities. For this about $4,000 of
the regular army will be reserved.
These will be supplemented by such Of
the militia volunteers as may be avail
able. In addition, competent reserve
of militia and volunteers will be held
as supports, This is the mode of de-
Tense. The offensive plan contemplntes
the immediate mobilization and ship
ment of 100000 men to some southern
point. Atlanta, Ga, is the focus
From thence troops of all arms of the
service will be hurried TO New Orleans
and Mobile. No more than 10000 reg.
ulars will go with this army,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
ON AL FREIoHT TRAINS.

Santa Fe Makes Concession to Passengers
That Othor Roads VIII Probably Fol.
low.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 3-The
Santa Fe railway has given notice
that it will carry passengers on its
through as we'll as its local freight
trains. The western railroads an
nounced that on January 1, 1893, they
would discontinue the practice Of car
rying passengers on freight trains.
Such protest was made by merchants
and travellers that the railroads de-
cided to revoke their order and agreed
to accommodate passengers at least on
local freight trains. The action of the
Santa He is an entering wedge which
will probably result in the restora tion
of the old regime.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
WAR VESSELS WITH SUPPLIES.
Uncle Sam VIII Send Two BIg Ships to
Cuban POrta to Aid the Destltute.

Uncle sam VIII Send Two BIg Ships to
Cuban Ports to Aid the Destitute.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-The deci-
sion of the navy department to send
two ships to Cuba with supplies for the
suffering reconcentrados caused some
commoton in official circles until the
real purport of the visit of the ships
came out. The cruiser Montgomery
and the gunboat Nashville were Sc
lected for the purpose. It's explained
at the navy department that this &C
ton was taken at the instance of the
Cuban Relief association. 1t was
represented to the department
that great distress prevails among
the people in the vicinity of Sagua
la Grande and Matanzas, on the north
ern coast OF the island, and that con-
siderable difficulty Is experienced in
sending supplies here because of the
infrequent visits of the merchant
ships The ships will remain in port
only long enough to unload relief sup
plies. They will not go to Havana.