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Evening star., 1898-04-08
Modern Garbage Collection.

The Engineering News, in It's current Is
sue. discusses phase of the garbage dis
pceal problem that is embarrassing certain
large cities materially. This relatss to the
cost and trouble Of hauling the collected
material from the various points of collec-
tion to the place or places of disposal. The
cart or wagon used. this journal points out.
must be expensivsly built In order to be
durable and efficient in reducing the nui-
sance to a minimum. Usually, too, the
place of final treatment Is at such dis
tance from the center Of habftation that
much time Is spent in the haul after the
loading is completed, thus adding heavily
to the expense. English investigators are
locking into this matter of the hauling
cost, with the view of discovering, II possi-
bls, some more efficient and economical
process. One authority Is quoted as pre-
fering motor wagons, but as yet there are
no such vehicles On the market of sufficient
capacity, strength and power to warrant
their use in this connection. In soms Eng
lish towns motor vans for carrying street
dust are needed, and this innovation may
result in material extensions in the manu-
facture Of the various forms Of 'horseless''
vehicles. In one community an organised
effort was made to secure serviceable mo-
tor wagons for garbage service, but the
proposals presented by makers were all for
steam-driven wagons, which were not re-
garded as desirable.
Locally this problem is not so embarrass-
ing a. in other cities, where the baul is
longer. Here the river affords q convenient
highway to q disposal point at sufficient
distancs from habftation to preclude ths
possibility OF creating q nuisance The
river is accessible from many points of sec
oniary collection. and a system of division
could readily be devised to reduce the labor
and cost OF hauling to the lowest possible
point. These facts are important as bear
ing strongly upon ths advisabiiity OF giving
the District government power 10 under
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Corset
Department.

A carefully selected stock of Cor
sets, both foreign and domestic. Not
questionable make represented. A
number of exquisite Paris novelties
made from models of our own per-
sonal selection now on exhibition.
p. ID. CSrsets. English net. well boned two side
steels, coatil strippings top finished with G. ~,
eHiDroiuery fef pair fN~-o0
w. c. c. Corsets. imported net. well boned low
bust. short hips top and bottom daintily cr 70
trimmed with and ribbon. Per pair. YlSO
Thompson's Glove-fitting Corsets. imported net
well boned. sateen strippings tops finished q, oo
with embroidery. Per pair. pi.oo
w. c. c. Corsets. good quality net, well boned,
two side steels, extra long and short. coc
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

rom the New York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
II Hawaii were In the middle of the At
lantic today, how many days would elapse
before Congress would accept the islands
as a free gift? The next International Incl
dent affecting our honor may have the
Pacific as the watery field Of operations,
and Hawaii may then be beyond our reach.
The lesson Of st. Thomas. now earnestly
desired but apparently unattainable, should
rot be disregarded. st. Thomas was twen-
ty years within our reach as easily as
Hawaii is now, but the opportunity was
allowed to slip by, with result that we
are now on our knees to France for cable
facilities at Charlotte Amalie, and are
obliged to carry the coal we have pur-
chased there far out to sea before It can be
taken aboard our war vessels. All that is
needed to make ours the finest harbor and
coaling station in the Pacific is a majority
vote in Congress. And yet, Congress hest
tates!
Evening star., 1898-04-08
A Lese Majestic Suspect.

Look here" said the European monarch,
"were you ever in American
"N-no Sire" replied the courtier who
Stammers.
You never made any study of phrases
used in connection with long and fruitless
discussions with Indian tribes?'
mo, Sire"
Then 1 suppose the impediment in your
speech constitutes an explanation. But l
wish you would get cured. It's very un-
pleasant to be continually alluded to as one
of the great European Pow-wow-ers.'
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Easter Toys
I'm Vast Variety.

And in the oldest and quaintest of
forms. Rabbits, Cats, Chickens,
Pigs, Brownies, Clowns, ETC., includ-
ing many novelties imported for the
present season. They cost but a
triae SC. to 25c. each.
Special lot Of Easter Toys such as Chickens I'm
Eges, Ducks, Chicks. Babies IN Fen, Owls, Ba-
bies in Baskets and large sise Eggs.
SC. each.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

Prom Gunton's Magazine.

seem to point to war, the real forces behind
the scenes favor q peaceful solution Of the
Cuban problem. While Spain is naughty
insolent and brutal, she Is not unconscious
Of the moral as we'll as financial and mill
tary weakness Of her position. There is
not single nation In Christendom that Is
or would be outspokenly in favor of SPAIN
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Easter
Handkerchiefs.

We have all the good sorts from
an All-linen Handkerchief at ten
cents to one of Duchess Lace at
siNty-fve dollars. We sell linen and
nothing but linen for linen. Atten-
ton is called to the following new
spring styles, representing better val
use than usual at the price:
Sheer All-linen Handkercbiefs hemstitched and
embroidered scaloped edge: new spring =
patterns 10 small designs Each. .......... <5C.
Sheer All-lineG Handk rchiefs extra lin. quality
trimmed with Nalencienhes lace. insertion aud
footing; also wide Nalenciennes lace in the A.,
new round designs. Each. ch.................. <oN.
Sheer All-inen Handkerchief in beautiful
shades Of pink. blue and violet trimmed In yaen-
ciennes lace: also colored embroidered corners and
Each. ................. ...................... 25c.
First floor
Evening star., 1898-04-08

One Of the most noteworthy characters
tics OF war is that the supply is seldom
closely adjusted to the demand. It's alb
sencs u bitterly deplored. but it is an easy
matts sr to get too much Of 1t.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

The joint note from the six great powers
will. 1t is to be feared. bs of no more prac-
teal value than some Of the promissory
notes which Spain has succeeded in distrib-
uting in Europe.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

Possibly the reason SO little is heard from
de LONE Is that 1t has been decided to hold
any of his utterances until they can bs ex-
purgated.
Evening star., 1898-04-08
SHOOTING STARS,
Numerfcal.

Remember" said the man who is calm
and judicial, that it is always well to
count at least a hundred when you are in
danger OF losing your self control"
Il know it, replied the fiery congress-
Fan But haven't we already counted out
fifty miilion?'
Evening star., 1898-04-08
A Lingering Penalty.

The two men were agreed as to the DO
Htical and moral status Of Spain.
What We ought to do" said one ''is to
go ahead and annihilate them immedI
ately."
And put 'em out Of their suspense?' was
the rejoinder. mo, sir! Let 'em worry
awhile" .
Evening star., 1898-04-08

Fears as to a Cuban government should
be quieted by the reflection that the island
could not possibly be governed any worse
than it has bean under Spain.
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Not Sure of Hcr. Cround.

How often We are reminded Of Achilles
sulking in his tentr exclaimed the pedantic
youth.
Yes" replied Mrs. Cumrox little doubt
fully; Il am told that circus people are
sc sometimes rather ill-tempered.''
Evening star., 1898-04-08

No doubt LfliuokaIani would regard the
eruption Of Hawaiis big volcano as q mat
ter of direct retribution.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

General Grosvenor practically comedies
that this has been hard spring on doves
and olive branches.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

The pugtlist who was killed by a blow on.
the jaw has at least furnished some slight
variation from the solar plexus monotony.
Evening star., 1898-04-08

From the London (Ont.) Advertiser.
The United States cannot be accused Of
lack OF consideration for Spain. 1t waited
patiently for SPANS answer, though 1t
knew that the Spanish ffotilla Of deadly
torpedo boats. ready for action, were be-
ing sped across the Atlantic
Evening star., 1898-04-08

A conflict we may prophesy,
For it has oft been shown before,
There can be furnished instantly
A war Of words, if nothing more.
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Easter
NeckWear.

Easter
Neckwear.
ihe handsomest collection of noy-
eitieS In Paris Neckwear we have
ever shown. Some very elegant spe-
cimens have recently been added to
the stock: ~
Tomorrow, Saturday:
New Black Liberty Six and Rrpss.,s NJ. o.,
and s,hs.,a BLACK satin ribbon Ea 5000 to ST 900
without Ehoas ends; Each. ...a... a $Ioo to 5000
NET ana aer,ai nn,s, Tor Fronts. made OF BrusseIs
narrow ni.i,,n, - ae sole and trimmed with
slIk and chiffon. Per yard.' d :, $3.25 to &.75
Paid and Pain SILK Ties made to ,ncir,Ia ,bs
sin n. frinee; Each. @ soc. and $I25
Evening star., 1898-04-08
New
Silk PetticOats.

We are showing many new Petit
coats, including a number of Easter
novelties in corn color, green, blue,
lavender, red-stripes and change
able effects. Special values are:
Striped Tafeta SILK Petticoats umbrella style
deep corded founce, bound with velvet; French
back.
5000. Value $500.
Tafreta Silk Petticoats, in all the new colors
umbrella style. deep corded founce deep facing
Of pcrcaiine, bound with velvet: French back.
$3.50. Value $3.50
Changeable Tafeta SILK Petticcsts umbrella
STYLE corded rufie. protected by dust ounce stif-
eped with featherbone: French back.
S7.75. Value S8.75.
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Easter
Veilings.

we announce the arrival of the
seasons latest styles and novelties in
Veilings, prominent among which
are the fashionable fine Mesh Veil
lngs with small chenille dots, rang
ing in price from
soc. to $500 a yard.
Exquisite novelty effects are
shown in very fine wells up to
5000 each.
First foo.
Evening star., 1898-04-08
WOODWARD AND L LOTHROP.
10th. INC N w.
2m e4or4sAo RpsnrfpArooee All MUzops 4noo c4.u

Easter
Gloves.
we are splendidly ready to meet
the Easter demand. The stock en-
braces the product OF the best max
ers OF France, Germany and Eng
land and comprises all the correct
styles and colorings. Noticeably
good values are:
black. white cream sna n,a.ts, e, tan mode. brown.
A% Mn self emsrsidery. Per WIN D,aek SIoo
w"meh 4-bufton Suede Gloves n,.,a
tan M,..s. ss.y' esarl and black Per pain ' S25
'rSMa; Firn; saar sara quality. Per pair. anu $Ioo
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Best Brands. Lowest Prices.

Ltoss Lime luce &C
Royal and Cleveland Bakin9 Powder. LS. .... .42c.
Reliable Baking Powder. der..-.........-.........1 15c.
kumf0rd's Baking Powder. Per hot ........ 10c.
DUrkee's Tapfoca oago. Cornstarch and FarfDa. Sc.
Smiths Egg Noodiee. Observation-Disclosures. DC.
Knox. Chaimere ana P1ymouth Rock Gelatfne. Zoe.
Cox's Gelatne: lbc.
star Soap sscnuin -; .;:....--....-.-..-e,
Baocttts. Bee ana borax soap &c.
Brooke's Crystal and Clrcus ecap. .....,..,,, lc
Proctor & GaEble's Oieine Soap. ap.......,.,., l1Sc
Proctor 4 Gamble's Isvry soap............... q
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Easter
ParaSols.

Charming effects are being shown
Ill Parascls. Several entirely new
oreations have just been opened and
are ready for inspection. AS a very
special value We cffer:
,i,a, r,asos OF rich changeable Leyantin. s,l. ho,
and r,nc eneci beautifully finished With ivory rim
poieoh, violet red and green =" Ma
A., S2. so each.
colors. " NNufeh farasos, In all
soc. each.
Evening star., 1898-04-08
Rome .nd sh.wneetow..

Not all the wisdom Of the world was
possessed by Rome. but the Shawneetown
survivors are In o position to appreciate
the good judgment displayed by locating
the town on her seven hills.
Evening star., 1898-04-08
have a pair of Slippers ready for its feet.
If the little girls will bring some OF

of their
shoes that dingy need Frightening
how like magic V preparations will make the old like
do the thing day for their mothers
any practical demonstration of the renovag
reiuvenatnp powers of "Vici" Leather Dressing
OF course "Vic Shoes selor look you
not care to buy know what real "V Kid like
and feels like then why
to cali shoes "Vici" only imitation
Evening star., 1898-04-08

First floor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24
MUSIC REGULATES SPEED.

\ Hamburg firm has just introduced
a bicycle novelty in the shape of a
music box attachment, which finds its
place in front OF the steering gear and
Is set in motion and kept going by
the front wheel Besides the amuse-
ment the music box is made TO serve
another end--that is, the regulation of
speed. The music only sounds melo-
dious. while Il speed of nine miles or
less per hour is maintained: as soon as
the speed is increased above that limit
the sounds from the music box cease
to be agreeable 10 the ear and become
.0nalmOnious, The music box indi-
Gates. therefore, fairly well when the
exercise Is becoming dangerous to the
riders health.
The tin box containing the work is
about TO inches in diameter and four
inches deep The transmission is
connected with the front wheel so as
30 allow for vibration or conclusion.
II can be started or stopped by means
OF little lever attached near the
handle. The same transmission serves
70 actuate a cyelometer which works
independently of the music box and
indicates the distance travelled. Phil
adelDhta Record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24

The Puritan was believer in the
stern and comfortable doctrine OF
Generalization. He believed that even
the day of his death had been selected
from the beginning, and nothing could
change it. Yet, he carried his gun to
church. This was no, to prevent his
being compelled to die before his des-
tined time, but to use in case he met
an Indian whose time had come. He
came over after religious freedom. He
found it and used it very extensively.
In fact, he had exhausted the supply
by the time the QuaSers began to APP
pear. SIN, we must not lose sympathy
Ter The Puritan, Win witches, In
dams and the devil his life was sore
oesct, While laying the foundations OF
his rich commonwealth, in which to-
day the lowest ward heller tolls not,
neither does he spin, yet the diamond
IN his shirt stud outshines Golconda's
gems, while over all his being reigns
supreme the royal soul OF malt and
hops. What progress, w g. Brooks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24

ages. The nerves OF Europe were so
highly strung that the greatest .'k-
cesses were perpetrated from motives
OF piety: asceticism. self-hagellation,
penance. we're practiced with eager
ness. PERSONS died from sheer fright,
when sudden shocks made them fancy
their fears were realized; one thunier
storm In Paris Is said to have killed
twenty-seven people, purely by terror
All things considered. the panic OF
1000 was probaly OF enduring service
TO the world, as 1t serves to rouse he
people out OF The savage state 'nto
which they had settled, and start
them on the pathway OF civilization.
Another panic occurred in 1864, when
a great rare eclipse took place. Fore
told by astronomers, ignorance
lugured the worst from so uncommon
an event. Churches were again
crowded with deyout worshippers,
trembling with apprehension OF an
event which they thought might carry
off the earth's atmosphere or poison
It's waters. The eclipse came, and
earth survived it; then came the comet
Of 1919, which really approached very
near TO this planet in It's swift career.
Many persons really thought it was to
be the end, and the demand for bibles
became so great that a London book
seller found himself compelled to
strike off two special editions. The
comet passed, and with 1t the special
demand for bibles.
Celestial phenomena commonly
come TO naught SO far as injuring any
persons upon the earth. Occasionally
4 different result comes, as for exam
pie at Perry, oklahoma, where, under
date OF Nov. 10, we are told during a
heavy but brilliant meteoric shower
two children by the name of Hender-
son were killed by she falling metal
The family had, so the story goes, been
awakened by screams of neighbors
who had become frightened by the
lurid sky and dazzling elements. They
ran into the yard, the little ones clasp
ing each other around the neck in
childish fear. when a meteor struck
them, MASKING the bodies almost into
an unacceptable mass, The meteor
was almost red with heat and OF re-
markable size. The showers made
many think the end of the world was
at hand and hundreds spent the night
in prayer. Indians also thought that
the shooting stars indicated the COM
ing Of the Great Father and they were
happy, The sky had been gorgeous in |
its beauty for three nights Long. !
streaming lights few through the !
darkness above, crossing others OF blue /
and red and white, until the prairies /
were lighted up as though by reflected I
forest fires So, az least, says cor
on the spot.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24

| God only knows!" his mother said
between her broken sobs as she went
slowly along over the country road, the
bright sunlight of a glorious Novem-
Der day lending a radiance to the
brown leaves still remaining on the
trees. 1t had been twenty years since
she had seen jim. He was then a
handsome, head-strong boy of Is, and
the only child that had come to her.
she had lavished upon him the warm
est, tenderest affections of her life.
and yet she never knew just why jim
had run away from home in his eight
zenith year and she had never seen him
nor heard from him since that day.
She knew that he had gone "out
west, and she was 900 poor to follow
him. had she known where he was.
There had been vague and unbound
ca rutnors that he had got into tfou-
BILE, but proof of this was lacking.
and her neighbors had long ago ceased
to speak OF Jim to Margaret Hudson.
But not for one day nor for one hour
had she ceased to think of him-her
hearts desire
Twenty years of unanswered prayer
had ended in this spirit of depression
anu rebellion. and there was no love
nor gratitude in Margaret Hudson's
heart that Thanksgiving morning.
Presently she came to the bars in a
fence by the roadside through which
she must pass on her homeward way.
She leaned heavily on the bars, and
then dropped slowly to her knees with
her head resting on one gaunt arm
stretched out upon one of the bars.
Her lips moved slowly in prayer:
"Oh, God" she said. II have been
so sinful. so wicked. Forgive me and
let the desire of heart be for perfect
trust in Thee, no matter what Thy viii
may be concerning me- Make this
my hearts desire.
There was a smile on her brown and
wrlnkled old face when she rose to
her feet and went on her homeward
way. All Grace OF rebellion had fled
from her face, and her eyes shone
through mist OF tears.
Sht puSnVu bptH the Sdle before nef
tiny brown house and when old Hero.
the dog, came bounding forward with
noisy greeting she patted him kindly
and said cheerily:
Good old dog, Glad to see me.
aren't you. old fellow"
She looked up to see a tall. broad
shouldered, brown bearded man com
ing rapidly down the patch toward her
with outstretched arms and twinkling
brown eyes.
Mother!" he said
Why, Jim!'
And they walked up the path with
their arms around each other.
And later Margaret Hudson went
softly about her tidy sunny dining
room setting her table for dinner and
singing softly. Wait patiently upon
the Lord and He shall give thee thy
hearts desirs."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24
HOW ROYALTY TRAVELS.

The prince OF Wales has just had a
new car built, which he will use in
travelling on the different railroads in
England The car was built by the
Great Eastern Railway company at
Stratfurd and IS very luxuriously
dt;ed up IN every way The new car
is constructed like che American cars
and is mounted on two four-wheeled
bogies, one at each end. 1t IS a saloon
car, and in addition to the saloon and
boudolr has apartments for the at
tendants. The body of the saloon is
II feet long The interior OF the car
Is decorated with English walnut and
satinwood. The ceiling Is covered
with Lincrusta Walton. picked out in
cream and gold The saloon and bou-
DOR are upholstered in cream morocco
and the draperies are of blue silk The
saloon has seats for eight persons and
the boudoir seats six. The car is
lighted by oil gas and is fitted with the
Westinghouse vacuum automatic
brakes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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0IllIllIIllIllIllAIII Observation-Disclosures


Thus ended the prophesied flight 70
heaven.
In 1874 an astronomer named Stoifar
announced that peculiar conjunction
Of the planets would cause second
deluge, and though this was a distinct
contradiction of biblical teaching the
belief spread extensively through
France, thousands Of converts prepar-
ing for the floods On all sides Noah's
example was followed One Partisan
sold all Of his effects and real estate to
purchase the timber for an immense
raft, which he stocked with provisions
sufficient to last his family for six
months The inhabitants OF little Is
land villages, fifty miles or more from
any stream OF water, banded together
and built great arks. None but few
hard-headed people had money to pur-
chase anything but vessels and he
timber to build them As a result
scores of rich estates were sold 1t
ridieulously low prices. Every one
caught the fever and the commonest
lDbl was DOdldtu liht ~ mum ttCi4
When the appointed time for the del
uge passed and the minds Of the peo-
pie were rid OF the frenzy, the country
presented curious spectacle. Much
Of the wealth of many communities
was tied up in great vessels which
were absolutely useless, as they had
been built long distances from naviga-
bic waterways. People who had been
rich before were practically paupers,
The poor we're poorer than ever, while
a few controlled the landed wealth Of
the nation.
The greatest fright took place in the
year 1000, which had been marked fer
centuries as the date Of the millen-
mum. So strongly did the belief lake
hold OF the popular mind that 1t as
sumed tho confidence OF q certainty.
At this period the gloom OF the dark
ages was at its deepest, and the state
Of the world tailed very well with the
expected symptoms; fraud, violence,
oppression. theft, were every
where rampant. 1t was the reign of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-11-24

brute force in all It's glory; might Ne.
the only successful right The nal
We're conscripted for maraudiug
bands; the women and children lived
the lives of slaves, Famine and pest
were the order OF the day. blood
flowed freely as water Horrible nj
denies, savoring OF cannibalsm. ap-
peared, persons smltten with lycanth-
ropy tore the bodies from the grave
yards There was a truth In the leg
ends OF werewolf and vampire
Even the punishment of burning dii
not deter wretches from eating human
flesh To add 10 other terrors. wild
beasts SO greatly multiplied that thay
came into the towns even in daylight
and carried of women and children.
Everything seemed TO prove that the
end of this dispensation was mt hand.
and passion for religion swept over
Europe Such a passion might be
only skin deep, but IL was very power
full Churches were crowded with
eager listeners. and the clergy reaped
a rich harvest. The attendance In
church became SO increased that few
of the buildings were large enough
to meet the demand
From that era date many fine min
Ster and cathedral. churches already
beautiful were torn down 10 make
room for better; the rich and powerful
raised noble edifces and literally en-
lowed them. It seems somewhat in
congruous that elaborate and exquisite
churches should have been built, with
such promise Of pcrmanence. Just IT 4
time when the end was expected; lrt
their erectors evidently thought 10
make peace with heaven by SO doing.
and the work was n good one. what
ever it's motive
Monasteries also had golden tim.,
monastic foundations to the number of
1900 We're raised in England alone
during the enthusiasm OF religious
panic. Lands which had been unjust
ly taken were restored to their owners.
or made over to the church. As n,
tenth century neared its close. the I'M
preston dnepeued. many persons sold
their all their goods and gave 10 the
poor Rich and poor went on pilgrim