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Evening star., 1898-05-06
A New Sea Serpent.

From the London Morning Post.
The Haiphong mail has brought news Of
q hitherto unknown species of ocean mon
ster which has been seen on several occa-
sions by the officers OF the gunboat Ava
lanche in Fai-tsi-Long bay. Naval Lieut..
Lagresille, commander Of the Avalanche. re-
ports that in July last. in Along bay, two
animals Of strange form, about twenty
yards long and two or three yards in cir
cumference, were observed at a distance Of
600 meters. Their movements were not rig
i'd, but undulatory, in a vertical sense. They
dived when a shot was fired at them. Sew
eral similar creatures were seen on Feb
ruary Is this year, and were fired at when
from 800 to 400 yards distant. Two small
shells burst on one Of the monsters, but did
not appear to injure 1t. Lieut.. Lagresille
tired to run them down, but they were too
swift for the Avalanche. Whenever the
animal he chased got into shallow water
it doubled back and thus was clearly seen.
Each time 1t dived it blew noisily. The
color was gray, with several black fms, the
head something like that Of q seal, and the
back covered with q sawlike ridge. The
presence of these creatures Is revealed by
their loud breathing. Lieut.. Lagresille
thought once that he had secured q spect-
men, but the animal diyed and came up far
astern Of the Avalanche. The number Of
neetings reported with these new denizens
of the deep would tend to show that the
species Is fairly plentiful In the seas where
the Avalanche was stationed.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
For the Rural Traveller.
From ;he Chicago Chronicle.


Another blow at the confidence men who
haunt the stations and furnish to travellers
gratuitous information concerning tunnel
explosions and similar attractions was
struck yesterday. when an electrical direct
ory and time table device was placed in
the depot at Wells and Kinzie streets.
Similar appliances will soon be placed in
all the other large stations.
By means of the directories the tourist
who desires to visit any place of interest
in Chicago need but press button on a
cabinet, which bears striking resemblance
to a large upright piano, and with a whir-
ring of wheels sheet will be brought to
view and will furnish information as to
street car lines and streets to be Travelled
over to reach any part of the city.
The time tables are placed upon twenty
six sheets. The towns and cities on the
road and on connecting lines are arranged
alphabetically, each sheet being devoted
to q letter. The times of arrival and de-
parture Of all trains are placed after each
town. By pressing the button upon which
Is the initial letter of the desired station
the traveller causes the corresponding time
sheet TO appear.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Why the Fire sputters.
From the st. Louis Republic,

rrVIH tHe ot. boIIs IkepuUIIcs
Every one who enjoys sitting by a wood
fire must have observed how the wood
sputters and Kisses and frequently gives
off little Jets Of flames and again the pieces
crackle and fly of at a considerable dis
tance. This is caused by the water in the
wood, which, confined in the cells, becomes
heated and generates fteam. 1t is a Gu
rious fact that intense heat and intense
cold produce fractures in various sub
stances. In the most extreme cold weather
1t is not uncommon, especially II the cold
has come on suddenly, to find trees that
are split from the ground to the top by the
water in the cells Of the wood. and so sud
denly is this done that the trees burst as
would pitcher or mug in which water
waS confined.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
SCENTS.
A Plea for the Essence OF Salt and
It's Kind.

From Golfers Weekly
Here is a sensible defect" says a cam
ara de, 'in a world that nature and art
have so refined in vain. 1, who do not
love sweets have no scents proffered me
hut such as seem to suggest the long fore
gore taste OF sugared and honeyed dainties.
My cigar, my wine, all 1 really have-my
simple dinner itself-is contradicted by the
perfumes which haunt the room the table,
the woman's hand that touch. Why can
not have scent now and then that shall
hold salt in 1t instead of sugar." Finger
ing close a little knot of August violets,
dark and fragrant, you may reply that
nothing in the scent of flowers has any
necessary connection in the flavor of sugar;
but he still AYERS that women confess the
affinity by calling all their favorite flow
crs sweet, as the poets also used to do:
and, moreover, that no scent is thought
worthy of diStillation for the purposes of
the toilet but such as women call by the
adjective that describes also their peaches,
their Grams and ices and the whole course
of plats sUcres. The language of the race
Is. in fact, too general and too rough, too
paltrily sensuous. in keeping the primitive
names Of sweet and bitter, even for emo
tons of the spirit-ruder speech this than
the mere borrowing, to fit a fragrance, of
the adjective proper to taste.
But 1t was conceded to the malcontent
tHdt HIS Ss-it ITdSTdHCeS never were turn-
ed to essences and that he might search
perfumers shop in vain for a bottle CT
sea scent OF for the smell of the good
brown earth" Iie was questioned wheth-
er. If these last animating fragrances
were indeed in the market he would have
them for his handkerchief, while a woman
had her violets. But the violet-scented
agreed that they would make at least a
collection of the fancy for him, and would
gather together the names of fragrances
not sweet but gooo, odors that would DO
no offense to "A taste too adult and too
masculine for follies. None of these could
he carry-such are the prejudices brought
about by habit-but he might pause upon
them, when they came. without losing
touch with either Burgundy or a cigar;
and 10 live and abide in sympathy with
these two things, even in their absence,
seemed to be an end to keep in view.
All the spices, coffee and tea. the various
fragrant peppers, seem to be dry" none
of these has sweet perfumes; nor have
the Seaweeds, nor even perhaps the pines
in hot sunshine after summer rain Neither
sre the fragrances of the fields that are
hardly sceEts, nor the smell of timber and
of MOSES in the woods. Sugared perfumes
Some of them are not luxurious, but Won
And we may further give to the seeker
of salt and SAVIOR the smell of large fresh
walnuts in their husks on the banks of
mild autumnal lakes, and the smell OF the
walnut leaves into the bargain, and the
box hedges, six feet thick, which are
network, a cage, Of fragrance. All the
tiny leaves and the little twigs make a
prison Of altered and laden air. On the
windiest warm day there Is a perpetual
pause within the box hedge and among
its outer leaves-a pause filled with immo-
bile OdO.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
N1@Clh6 * COmD@mW SIS 9TH St.

ceath by electricity may result, first, end.
perhaps, oftenest, by the sudden arr - of
respiration; 1t may also be brought about
py sudden and primary stoppase OF the
heart action. In eithe. case the result is
NOT improbabiy due to Physiological death
of the centers of respiration or circulation.
from chemical or other changes III rein
which present methods of observation do
not permit us to recognize. The view, how
ever, that death from electric currents is
due to action upon the structure of the
heart itself is very infuentially held and
has never been disproved. The trea atment
recommended for those apparently killed 10y
electric shock is artificial respiration, be-
gun early and continued long. In proper
hands the administration of nitric of amy
may be productive OF good results.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
A Glass Statue.
From the Atlanta Constitution.


The Colossus Of Rhodes, Washington
Monument, statue of Liberty and the great
pyramids of Cheops or Corfu are to be
surpassed In magnitude by a military
monument one-third Of mile high to he
erected in plain view Of Atlanta.
The scheme also contemplates the great
est military national park in the world on
and arc und Keness-w mountain. 1t is pro-
posed to introduce in the park some novel
features. chief among them a statue OF
white glass, eighty feet high, on top of
Kinnesaw. the statue to be Illuminated at
night by dazzling light from within. To
give strength to the statue, which will
typify American valor in the form of an
American soldier, the glass will have an
Interior frame work of steel, and when
lighted up 1t will be visible so far that the
inhabitants Of other planets will think the
earth has a new moon located about
twenty mi.es west Of Atlanta.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
QUINSY.
Some of the Methods for Coping With
This AE9rnvnting Malady.

This AEgrnvnting Malady.
From the Youths Companion.
Quinsy, or tonsilltis, is an acute inflam.
nation of one both tonsils. The in
fiammation is commonly very active"
causing great pain and ending in the for
nation of matter.
Children and especially young adults are
most subject to the disease for 1t is in
them that the tonsils are most fully de-
veloped and most prone to take on inflam-
nation. The glands gradually become
smaller in middle life. and have more or
less completely disappeared in those who
have reached old age.
The cause of quinsy is not always evi-
dent. tendency to the disease seems
sometimes to run in families, and 1t has
been noted that those who have frequent
attacks of tonsillitis in youth often suffer
from gout or rheumatism in later life The
immediate cause seems often to be expos
ure to cold and wet when the person is
fatigued or little under the weather."
The presence of sewer gas in the house
has been accused of exciting attacks Of
tonsillitis in those unfortunates who have
contracted the quinsy habit.
The first indication Of trouble is usually
chill or chilly sensation, such as many
people have come to recognize as a. sign
Of having caught cold. This is followed by
little fever, with dryness and Stiffness
in the throat. and little pain on swallow
ing.
The pain which rapidly increases, Is con-
tinuous. but is greatly aggravated by the
chewing and swallowing of food. On look
ing into the throat the swollen and red
dened tonsii is readily seen. When both
tonsils are affected they may often be seen
pressing against each other, and SEEM
ingly blocking up the throat completely
Sometimes the trouble may-apparently
at least-be cut short by early treatment,
but usually the Inflammation goes on to the
formation and discharge Of an abcess
A person with tonsillitis should live on
milk and broths; indeed, there is no temp
tation to take solid food, not only because
of the pain in swallowing but because the
appetite Is lost.
Gargling with strong solution of borax
or bicarbonate of soda in hot water. to
which a little giycerine has been added. is
very grateful. Cold congresses applied to
the throat at the beginning of an attack
occasionally appear to cut it short. but
after the formation Of pus has clearly be-
come Inevitable warm applications or poul-
tices should be used. AS soon as matter
has formed 1t should be let out. and
the ensuing relief win amply Compensate
for the momentary pain Of the little oper-
alton.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
try GRAlN-ol TRY cRAiN-aoy

GRAIN-o. the new food drink that takes the Mace
Of coffee The children may drink 1t without injury
a. we'll a. the adult. All who try 1t like It.
GRAiN-O has that rich seal brown Of Mocha or
most delitats stomach receives 1t without distrssS
4 the price Of co@ee. 16c. and no. psr package.
6old By all erocefA 1Aio1mJ
Evening star., 1898-05-06
SUI It SALE

Owing to tremendous sales our
superb stock OF Stylish Suits is re-
duced to a lot oil odd and broken
sizes. which we will close out at as
tonishing reductions. Each suit is
4 model OF elegance and fine work
manship, and but for the fact that
we have not all sizes would not be
sold for a penny less than first OF
season prices. All this seasons
STYLES. silk lined throughout. Don't
DELAY. There is a chance of your
finding Just the suit YOU want here,
and at remnant sale price.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Death by Electricity.
From the Electrical Review.

There appears to be a great variance Of
opinion as to the way in which powerful
electric shocks produce death. and, without
doubt. their action is not limited to the de-
moTalization or arrest of one particular
function. DR.. w. s. HedIey points out that
Evening star., 1898-05-06
4 blessed. Relief.
rom the Indianapolis Journal,

From the Indianapolis Journal
How is it that your baby drops asleep at
such a regular time? What do you give
herr"
Nothing. Her father just stops singing
to her."
Evening star., 1898-05-06

It matters little what It is that you want.
whether q situation or servants want"
ad. in The Star viii reach the person who
can I'LL your need
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Ladies' vests. l2Ac.

Lot of ladies' pink. blue and white ribbed
vests-have crocheted neck and armholes
run with silk tape-25c. values for 12l2c.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Sf.@S for $50 skirts.

Another lot Of ladies' well-made skirts 20
on sale tomorrow, consisting of blue end
black serge and plain black brilliantine
skirts. which are made I'm the most thor
Ough style. and lined with Iercaline and
velveteen bound-regular s.. So values--which
We offer for 81 aS
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Tomorrow We will offer you tue choice Of
ladies' black cheyiot serge suits. which are
lined throughout with black taTeta silk,
both jacket AMI skiit-aiii also suits Of tan,
green and brown -cosert--with strap seams
jackets are silk lined-cNery garment in
the lot Is a S15 yaIue--fs,r 80
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Sl.a0 for $3.50 skirts.

Tomorrow we put on sale another lot Of
the ladies' handsome figured brilliantine
skirts, with pretty satin damask figures
every garment of which is made in the most
superior manner-well lined and well bound
and selling regularly at $2Jl-aud cfrer
Won the choice for only 81 10
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Child'S hats. A0c.

Choice of a lot of chilis pretty straw
crown null hats will be offered you iomor-
row for 49 cents. They arr made and fin-
ished I'm the pretties- mauncr.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
$3.50 for ladies' suits.

Tomorrow We put on sale a lat, Of ladies'
fine tailor made SUITS of black cheviot aerge,
skirts-suits which show every evidence Of
the careful making that has been put into
them-and which were intended to sell at
81 5n
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Flowers, loo.

lot of violets Of natural color. in white
and yellow-and child's wreaths and ross
and foliage-wfll he offered tomorrow for
10 cents for choice
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Hecht s. Company.
Hecht & Company.
''Nothing succeeds like success"

There's certain air OF busy selling in the air here the m
observation-disclosures constantly and Business build
ing brings reultsou almost see the de-
parment You acknowledge that such
small until nauguraed this low selling You paw much
less for millinery of the stylish character than has
been known heretofore Ours the handsome parlors
is the complete showing the worlds best
the exclusive STYLES
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Ribbons, 1916.

An immense lot OF 3Is and 4-inch moIre.
plain taffeta and ,.haasedsie tafcta. In
clrdine finch -auIe tafr.ts r.b..,n. for
sashes. in turquoise blue rei darx green
and pink. will he Offered for l3l-c a yard
Such a small prize was never known for
such qualities befo:,. Thess -fbl,ns arr
all silk. mind you-ths best quality.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Sailors, 19c.

Ladies' shert-bark sailors and chIidrcn's
plain straw hats. in white and mixed
straws-wfll lie offered tomorrow for 10
cents. They are worth double.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
60c. cOrsetS. 3@c.

Lot Of ladies' white and gray corsets-the
best vnlues 69c. can ever buy-wil be offer
ed tomorrow for SOC.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Boys vests, &c.

The choice VIII be offered tomorrow OF a
lot OF boys all-wooi vests. left from suits,
for only cents.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Ribbons. 18c.

Another Dig lot II all SIX taff.ta rfb-
bons. in Roman stripcs. in pretty CHECKS
in fancy patterns Of ',vaIy fas!il lnablr sort
in plain blacks in coloreI niair,.e- -iu
every Imaginable sh1de thu; is warn from
to 8 inches wil.-good widths fer sashes
goes for lSc. yard. Such ribbons are
worth from p to Gp.. yard. You can
imagine the saving.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Straw hat, SIC.

lot OF loo Dozen black and white straw
hats. In the newest and most desirable
shapes OF the season-and few ,olors in
cluded among them-in Senpolifan braid
plain CHIPS and heavy, coarse straw-wIIl
he offered for 81 cents
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Ribbons, 4@c.

finch to 16-inrh satin-cdge double-face
gros grain moire gros grain and plain gros
grain--in pale blue. pink, blacS, red AMI
all colors you wan. and also in plain black
satin gros grsin-will be soil for az cents
a yard. These very sane qualities sell
about town AZ 15c. to Sl.5o yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
2 bike pants, 90c.

Mems plaid bicycle pants, in those very
combinations which are fashionable this
season; made with military seats giving
them double strength and double the wear
where wear comes-pants which are sold
for 81 wherever bicycle clothing is sold
go to you for 90c.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Ribbons, 3Ac.

Another lot Of moire ribbons. in all the
most desirable colors AMI shades 81 the
season--every wanted sort that will be
worr-3 inches wile-will 20 on sale be-
ginning tomorrow. At 3'-,c. yard. The
value is even greater than the last lot.
beCaIse the qualities are better--and the
variety larger. You viii have 10 pcy
more than three times as much anywlr "a
tlse for them.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
81 pants, S1.98.

styles of striped worsted pants, which
are regular 81 values-go at 81 9S These
are made up with 2 hip pockets and ;he
facings are the best materials-perf.ct ft-
ting and well mede. Splendid values.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
BlouseS, 4@c.

A lot Of boys white blouses, with embroid-
cred front-and finished In the daintiest fash
ion-will be offered for 49c. for choice Of the
lot. ~
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Bows shirt waists, soc.

We shall cffer the celebrated ''Mothers'
Friend shirt waists for boys. with patent
Observation-Disclosures with every point
of advantage that well known make has-for
80 cents.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Shirt waists, 12Hc.
Boys suits, 49c.

lot of boys striped Galatea cloth and
plain crash washable sailor suits, elegantly
trimmed-wiil 60 tomorrow for al cents.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Our $40 ''rOyaa" serges.

Of
the
hdc Of sing double eboastd
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Youths suits, $3.50.
Bows pants, 4@c.

Tomorrow we place on sale lot OF boys
all-wool pants, which are strongly made and
perfect ftting-in a variety OF the most styl-
ish patterns-just the sort OF pants for the
boys rough play and for school wear-wiu
70 tomorrow for - cents.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

short box style, lined with good Italian
cloth, and with full wide French facings-
also a whipcord covert-regular 50 values,
and we have them in our regular stock at
that price-these 20 at $4eS.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Other specials for men.

Mems cassimere golf and bicycle suits,
IN as many as five styles Of plafds and
cnecks-the coats are made with four
outside packets anc full fac!nss-the pants
nave military seats and golf cuffs. There
never was such a suit sold for less than
$6 by any clothier on earth. Your choice
of any one of these for s.. 9S
Evening star., 1898-05-06
The rush for the ribbOnsg

The announcement yesterday Of the purchase
this morning-in spite Of the rain-and kept the
weather been pleasant the buying would have
fortunate in securing this hs lot for our pat
ful selling Of the first lot. v-slich we got frurn
can promise you that the values are even better
choice better. Please read tie items carefully
OF them,
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Of anorher lot OF ribbons brought a htx crowd
force Of clerks busy selling all day. Hsd th~
broken all records We have i,aen peculiarly
after the past
the recent Trade Sale In New lors city. We
than last week's-the varI-ty is larger the
= and then be here tomorrow To- take advantage
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NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
senate DtspOses of All Except Those
which Are Contested.

WASHINGTON, July THE senate In
executive session confirmed almost all the
nominations on the calendar to which there
was no opposition. and decided To 10 into
executive session at Il 30 tomorrow for the
purpose OF taking up cases In which con-
firma;lon Is opposed. The following were
among those confirmed today:
]. Il. Forbes. New York: A. +. Greedy.
New Hampshire. and +. 3. Grosscup. ILL
nois members OF commission TO revise
TIE laws relating to trade marks and pat
snts.
10 he register Of land Office: Elmer l..
Hershey Mssouia. Mont
To be- United States district attorney.
Timothy r. Burke. district or wyoming.
Frank A. Hadseil 10 tie United states
marshal district OF Wyoming
To be second lieutenant. Thomas Cooney.
OF Montana.
Commodore Frederick v. MeNair. to be
Capt William T. Sampson. to be COM
modore.
Commander Francis w. Dickins. to be
captain,
Lieut. Commander william s. Cowles. to
be- commander,
Lieut. Commander Conway II. Arnold. to
be commander.
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MAY KEEP HIS CHILDREN.
Judge Ogden Decides in Favor CT
joel Hurt, the Stockmnn.

OAKLAND, Cal. July superior Judge
Ogden decided today tina. Joel Hurt, the
wealthy Wyoming stockman. had made
cut a prinaa facae case for the custody OF
his three little girs ana that unless their
mother. row Mrs Schaefer. could prove
that she was a proper person 10 care for
the children as against their father. she
would have TO resinau.sh her Nlsim upon
them. The court reserved the right, how
ever 10 guard the interests OF the children
and 10 modify the decree OF the wyoming
court IL circumstances had arisen 20 Justify
ssich action Under this ruling Gibson. for
the respondent, asked III Monday morning
10 &c, witnesses together - prove that the
children were IN good hands. and the time
Ma granted.
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EDUCATORS ARE PATRIOTIC,
Hail Every Aitusion tn the War With
Tremendous Applause

WASHINGTON. July Unusual mani
festations %. patriotic enthusiasm marked
The opening tonight Of the National Fdu-
c3t.onal Associations annual convention.
Five thousand persons were IN attendance
-an,ong tfIe speakers who welcomed the ed
ucat0rs were President Whitman. 81 the
Columbian university; Webster Davis as
siStan, secretary OF the Interior: u w
Harris. United States commissioner Of ed
ucation. and Goa Henry +. Bloun;. chair
man OF the local committee on arrange
men;s. \ feleitous letter from President
Nc kinney was read.
Nearly every speaker alluded - the war
VIII Spain. and every reference ~ the
president TO the army or to the navy pro-
yoksd tremendous applause The Marine
hard which was present, played patriotic
aIr. and added % the enthusiasm. Pres
ifent Greenwood. who delivered his an
neal address,. was given a fattering re-
cex.tfon.
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At THE MINING CONGRESS.
PROPOSED CHANGES IN MINING
LAWS STARTS DEBATE.
Decided Difference Of Opinion Exists
Over the Qsessioa .. 70 whether
Ex-Lateral Rights should He

SALT LAKE, July The second days
session Of the International Mining con-
sress opened With an increased attendance
both OF delegates and spectators Many
delegates are still expected Some are
coming from Alaska. Several resolutions
were offered this morning and referred TO
the resolutions committee without debate.
Manuel Eigueren. Of Peru. read lengthy
paper on the mineral resources Of Peru.
Louis c. Fadea. OF New York. director
OF the Besler Hassiacher Chemical Com
pany, read paper on the Cyanide Pro-
cess
The provisional report OF the committee
On revising the Federal mining laws. which
was made q special order for this after
noon, has been printed and distributed TO
the delegates 1t Is proposed by the COM
mi,tee as substitute for the mining ac,
OF 49, The rep9rt is quite lengthy. and an
extended discussion is expected II favors
the abolition OF ell laws as 10 extra-lsteral
right, fasors Federal surveys, all locations