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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
CHARACTER IN THE CHIN.
A New Method of Determining the
Traits of People One Meets.


1t is now declared that the chin IS better
than any other feature, nose, mouth or
hand, to indicate the character of its DOS
SCISSOR. A sharp eye and good Judgment are
necessary for determining the character CT
any one by his chin. A strong, projecting
chin is an indication of an iron
will and no small intelligence. Men
and women so endowed usually sue
coed in all of their undertakings
The opposite is the case with those per-
sons whose chins recede. This is a sign of
limited intellectual power and physical and
moral weakness; an indication of those
very good-natured, yielding persons who
are easily discouraged, led astray and have
little power Of initiative. If, however. the
other features are strong, If the nose is
well arched, the brow broad and arched
the eye large and intelligent-the retreating
chin Is not so positive an indication of mem
tai delinquencies: in fact, this person may
be possessed of special talent in some direc-
tions-but. nevertheless, the retreating chin
Is certain evidence of moral weakness hes
itation and lack of independence.
A small, well-rounded chin, covered with
moving pads of flesh, is an indication of a
pleasure-loving disposition. If the chin Is
dimpled 1t Is a sign of coquetry levity and
untrustworthiness. But such persons are
generally blessed with a healthy constttu-
ton, and are apt to live to a good old age
full. broad chin points to noble charac-
teriSticS: If rather square and bony IL in
dicates an open, honorable, but determined
person, who can hate as ffercely as he can
love. If this broad, square chin forms a
perpendicular line when looked at in pro-
hle, and Is combined with small, colorlesS
lips, 1t is an unmistakab!e sign Of cruelty
and harshness. A long, narrow and some
what pointed chin is generally accepted
indication of the poet born. Unfortunately
this kind of chin is an indica ton of a weak
constitution, and If it is found in coniunc-
ton with mouth which falls in at the cor
ners. we may be certain of a predIsposItion
toward consumption. massive, large
heshy chin. with furrow down the middle
indicates an impulsive, whole-souled, pas
sionate nature: while the same kind of
chin. without the furrow. but with slight
sWeiiing or flesh on the under lip shows
egotism, deceit and similar unpleasant char
acteriStics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Railroads I'm Asia,

From the Sci sntldc Anne rican
The lines of railway now existing in Asia
form a total length of about 10000 miles,
of which two-thirds belong TO British India.
The portions of the Transcaspian and
Transsiberian railways already constructed
represent a length OF $500 miles. In China
number of European syndicates have OBJ
tanned conce ssions for $500 miles Of rail-
road. which will traverse regions which are
rich in mineral and vegetable products:
these lines are for the most part in course
of construction. The Chinese government
has about 300 miles of railway, these lines
being very productive, especially that from
Picking to Tientsin. Japan is well provided
with railway communication having 3 200
miles. French Indo-China has at present
but 12O miles, but French possessions in
Cochin China, AMMAN and Tonkn will
shortly have 2,400 miles, which VIII de-
velop the mineral and agricultural re-
sources of these countries. The Dutch In
dies are well provided, Java alone having
] 900 miles. In British India the greatest
length Is to be found; here there are p ObO
miles of railway. As to Persia, there are
as yet no railroads of any consequence, but
Turkey I'm Asia possesses 500 miles. and
600 miles are in construction or projected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Bunu and Dinizuiu.
From the London Mail

fIom tDe LONDON MAIL
There are three native chiefs In southern
Africa Of whom in the near future the
world may hear good deal-Lerothodi. the
paramount chief of the Basutos; Bunu.
king" of the Swazies, who is only lust
beginning to feel his feet" as the saving
Is, and Dinizulu, the keen, clever, intelli-
gent and lately repatriated chief of the
Zulus.
For long time Bunus position was akin
to that of the Emperor of China-he was
overweighted and overshadowed by the
queen-mother, a very determined lady in
deed, and quite a character in her way
Bunus position has always been a little
curious, and to this day there is a good
deal of indecision about his movements and
character. He still lets II dare not wait
upon Il would" He does not love the
Boer. Bunu, with all his faults is no
coward, and perhaps the time is not far
distant when he will prove himself-as he
has not done up to noteworthy to be the
head of a race whose valor is undoubted
Dinizuu. chief of the Zulus, may be said
to be on his trial. He has only been back
a short time among his people. from whose
society he, in 1888, was banished to st.
Helena for rebelling against British au-
thority. This was some four years after
he had succeeded Cetewayo. Curiously
enough, Dinizulu's capture was effected by
a party of Beers headed by Luka Meyer,
who is now in command of large Boer
force against the British.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
America's Great locomotives

From the Engineering Magazine.
The American locomotive engineer deems
1t advisable to design his engine with a
large margin of power. If an express en-
CINE IS designed to take a COTTON load at
fifty miles an hour. and If that load should
happen to be increased to 300 TONS the loco
motive IS still expected to be able to take
1t and keep time. and usually does so.
Such, at any rate. is the experience OF such
an impartial and level-headed observer as
Mr.. W. NJ. Acworth. If an American ex-
press be late at one point Of it's journey
the engine is expected to make up the lost
time even if the load be larger than usual
And. again. this is generally done.
But If an English engine IS given a sim
gle coach above its prescribed load the
driver at once insists upon having a pilot"
and commonly he gets one. Or should the
weather be bad, with strong side wind or
a slippery rail, he demands an assisting
engine and IS accorded one, as a matter
of course Obviously this applies especially
to the case Of single-wheelers which are
so largely used on some English railways
because their range Of power is much more
sharply limited by adverse conditions than
Is the case with coupled engines But in
either case, 1T seems indisputable that a
smaller range of power is given to an Eng
hsh locomotive than to an American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
THE CARS RAILWAY TRAIN.
Magnificent Moving Establishment
Fitted Up LuSuriOusly.
From the London Standard.

FROM the London STANDARD.
The imperial train in which the car and
czarina usually travel is wholly of Rus
sian workmanship. having been made in the
Alexander works at St. Petersburg. Il
consists of eleven carriages, painted blue
and gold. They are connected by corrl-
doris, and provided with every luxury. Be
hind the luggage wagons there are, first.
the kitchen, containing a splendid French
Stove and two large fixed samoyars. Then
comes the pantry with all It's appendages,
to which is attached a second-class carrilge
for the kitchen servants. The dining room.
a whole carriage, is furnished with a large
table in the center, and small tables along
the sides, the walls being paneled, with
red beechwood inset with huge mirrors The
chairs are upholstered with brown Russia
leather. Another carriage st rves as the re-
ception room, the walls bel lg ornamented
with stamped leather in beechwood frames.
The seats are Salmon-colored with white
stripes in Louis XIV style. The reception
room also contains five small and beautiful
ly-inlaid tables and three hanging candle
labras. The cZarina's carriage is light blue,
with padded walls and contains her ma les
tvs writing table and enormous mir
ror, and is decorated with beautiful creep
ing plants, of which the czarina is particu-
larly fond. Next to the czarina's room, and
in the same carriage, is the imperial nur-
rage is also devoted to the children and
their wants. Here are their low cradle
beds.
special coupe is reserved for the gov
ernesses and nurses. The cars apart
ments consist of two rooms, his study and
dressing room. The study is fitted with
brown Russia leather, and the study table
Is ornamented with fine bronzes. The next
two carriages are reserved for the suite. In
them travel Baron Fredericks. Gen. Pless,
Princess Orbeliani, and the court marshal.
Each coupe IS lined with brown leather, and
contains red beechwood chair, a writing
table with bronze fittings, and a washhand
table. The electric light can be switched
on at Will. The floor is carpeted, and the
double window hung with elegant curtains
The last carriage is reserved for the rail-
way official Here the speed of the train
is regulated. All the carriages are connect
ed by telephone. The lighting, ventilation
and heating are carefully attended to. More
than 300 lamps are supplied by the electric
battery on the train. On the train being
transferred from the Russian to the German
railway, the gauge of which Is smaller the
aNles are changed. The train runs quite
noiselessly, even when going at the highest
SDeed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Easy Life in Nicaragua.
.ro Wv or,s.ns Tsmes.Democrat.


when I was In the Olancha district, in
Nicaragua, last month" said a visitor who
is largely interested in mining in Central
America, "I had an opportunity of seeing
how the lazy natives tap natures till when
they need some small change.
Near our camp by the river was hut
occupied by a typical Hondurian family,
consisting of husband and wife, grandfather
and grandmother. and a dozen or so assert
ed children. The only one of the crowd
who did anything except rest and smoke
was the wife. At intervals of perhaps q
week she would sally out with the family
tin pan, erstwhile used for cooking, and
proceed to an old placer digging on the
river bank There she would squat throw
a few gourds full of dirt into the pan. fill
1t up with water and begin the usual cir
cular motion of gold washing She was
very skfllful and would keep little sheet
of dirty water spraying ovar the edge like
a miniature cataract When the water was
exhausted few spoonfuls of sand would
be left in the bottom of the pan, and
spreading It out thin with a bit of stick she
would go over it grain by grain, looking for
color. Whenever she saw a speck of gold
she moistened the stick on her tongue
and picked up the particles by ad-
hesion. Each bit Of the precious metal wa .
slowed away In quiz, plugged with clay
at the ends. and I have known her to take
out as much as a quarter of an ounce in
the course of one day. Usually her limit was
about 81 and when she got that she stopped.
Then the head of the house would arise
langufdly and start for the nearest store
twelve miles away. Sometimes he would
trade the whole amount for whisky, but
as rule he brought back tobacco. salt,
meal or calico
There are hundreds Of native families
VINO nVe IN exactly the same manner in
Olancho. Sometimes the women will be
lucky enough to strike a rich pocket that
VIII yield dollar or more a pan. but they
never dream of washing It out at once and
getting a stake. It simply means +bat
,ney can secure their usual amount with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Old Map of the United States,

From the Columbus Journal.
State Librarian Galbreath has Just Sc
cured another valuable addition to the COL
lection of relies at the library, a map of
the United States. made in the year 1916.
The map was found in an old book shop at
Philadelphia, and was formerly the prop
erty of a gentleman who was for years in
the employ of the federal government 1t
is n ade from COPPER plates and is mounted
on heavy linen. On the chart Ohio is a ter
ritory with rather vague outlines Cleve-
land IS not to be found, and Cincinnati is
designated as Fort Washington. Sandusky
is the only city of any great prominence.
The eastern states are shown with substan-
TALLY the Same boundaries as they have to-
day. Georgia extends as far west as the
Mississippi river, and the southern portion of
Florida is apparently unknown. Lake
Michigan is much too narrow and Lake
Huron Is far too broad. At the lower cor
ner Is q curious picture of Niagara Falls.
Mr.. Galbreath has discovered another chart
Of the United States, drawn in 1774 and II
will soon be sent to Columbus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Our Home Commander.

From the Boston Courier.
With laudations elate you may prate of the great
OF mankind that were born to command,
Sing your lustiest chant to Napoleon and Grant,
To Lee and our Washington grand,
But your loudest acclaim Will be tame when the
Is compared with the name on the leaf
OF our history's Tage that presents to the age
Our little commander-fn-chief.
He's a midget of men that has ne'er welded pen
Or a sword In fierce battles array,
And though martial affairs part of his cares
Yet conquest is his every day,
For no foe TO his within braves contest with him
But the struggles decisive and brief,
For there's none IN the list can the power resist
OF our little ommander-inehief.
You may call him tyrant and try to decry
Our submission to rule snch as his,
But there's that in his eyes that resistance defes
Be il craft, or whatever 1t is.
And cen when in sleep he seems deep and we Green
From his thralldofn for needed relief,
Ii he move but his thumb do humbly succumb
To our little commander-in-chlef.
All! would that the might of all rulers were quite
OF the sort have pictured above,
Where the victor were he that was destined to be
So crowned through concession OF love,
And would to each home might the influence come
We muse Of all others with grief
That would cause to espouse the pure motive that
bows
To a little commander -in-chief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Saxony, been shown, at the expense OF
certain commercial traveller who recently
visited that town, to have been an Illusion.
The man in question remained at Chemnits
for four weeks at local hosiery, perform
ing his mercantile duties, and on leaving
handed to the boots for the usual services
rendered by that functiOnary the sum of
four shillings as a gratuity. The boots de-
manded twelve shillings, that is to say. at
the rate of three shillings a week. As the
higher sum was not paid he brought an
action against the traveller, and the court
declared that the latter was to pay ten
shillings. The reasons given for the judg
ment were that, although the boots received
board and lodging from the landlord. he
was paid nothing in cash; on the other
hand, he had to give remuneration in money
out of his own pocket to two assistants
who helped him to do the work of boot
cleaning and clothes brushing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
The Old Home Haunts.
Clarke in The Other Side,

F. ColbIrn Clarke in The Other Side,
There's sound that rings in my ears today.
That echoes in vague refrain,
Inc ripple OF water DER th-washed CLAW
Where the walleyed pike and the black bass play
That makes me yeaTn, In quiet way,
For my old fy-rod again.
Back to the old home haunts again.
Back where the clear lake lies:
Back through tho woods
Nhers the blackbrd broods,
Back to my rod and flies.
I'm longing to paddle the boat TODAY
Through water-logged grass and reeds;
W here the muskrat swims, and the cat-taiIs sWny
Where the air is COOL and the mist is Crayt
NheTe rlpples dance in the same old way,
L nder the tangle weeds.
Back on the old oak log again,
Back by the crystal brook;
Back to the bait
And the silent wait,
Back TO my line and hook.
wish I could wade by the waters edge
Where the fallen leaves drift by;
Just TO see, In the shadow Of the LEDGE
How dark forms glide, like woodman's wedge,
Through driftwood piles and the coarse marsl
se,lgs.
And to hear the bittern cry.
Back where the tadpoles shift and sink.
Back where the bullfrogs sob;
Rack Just to float
In the leaky boat,
Back to my dripping bob.
Oh It's Just like this on each misty day,
It's always the same old pain
That struggles and pulls In the same old way
To carry nae of for little stay
By the waters edge. in sticky clay
To fish in the falling rain.
Back to my long black rubber boots,
Back 10 my old patched coat;
Back to my rod
And the breath of Cod
Homeland my leaky boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Resting the Muscles,

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
When a man is tired he stretches his arms
and legs and yawns. Birds and animals. so
far possible, follow his example
Birds spread their feathers and also
yawn or cape. Fowls often do this. Fish
yawn; they open their mouths slowly until
they are round. the bones of the head seem
to loosen and the gills open.
Dogs are inveterate yawners and stretch
ers. but seldom sneeze unless they have q
cold. Cats are always stretching their
bodies. legs and claws. as every one knows
who has Fad a cat for pet.
Horses stretch violently when and after
indulging in a roll, but not. as a rule, on
all tours.
A stag when stretching sticks out his
head, stretches his forefeet out, and hollows
his back and neck as though trying to
creep under a bar.
Most ruminant animals stretch when they
rise up after lying down. Deer do IT reg
ularly so do cows. This fact is so well
known that if a COW when arising from ly-
ing down does not stretch herself Il is
sign she is I'll.
The reason for this is plain-the stretch
moves every muscle of the body and if
there be any injury anywhere It hurts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
The LoneIiest People on Earth.

Epn fed[sOn weekly.
Perhaps che most isolated tribe Of people
In the world Is the Tshuktshi, a people oc-
cupying the northern portion of the penin-
sula of Kamskatka and the country north
ward toward Berin~ straits.
These people are practically Independent
of Russia, VINO appears to have reasons of
Ter OWE for letting them alone. They have
practically no communication with the out
side world, and have only been visited two
or three times-the last time by Major de
Windt on his journey through Siberia
Tie Inhabitants of the New Siberian
Islands are also practically alone on earth,
for they can only communicate with the
mainland, and therefore with the rest of
the world, once year, and a succession Of
bad seasons might isolate them for years
The pygmies of the great Central African
forests. if they can be called a tribe, have
also been people apart. For ages their
existence was little more than legendary,
and only two expeditions commanded by
white men have ever penetrated into their
abode.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
CHILDREN'S EYES.
Some Excellent Suggestions for Their
Care and Preservation.
diseases.

From the Youths Companion.
Desks should be arranged 50 that the
light from the windows shall fall upon
left The light should be abundant, COM
ing through large windows unobstructed
by the walls of tall buildings Immediately
adjoining.
All text books should be clearly printed
in plain type, with very black ink, on paper
without glaze and of a pure white or
cream-white color.
Another important point relates to the
condition Of the blackboard It's surface
is often so smooth as to reflect light, when
Viewed at certain angles, almost like
mirror. In many cases this glaze may be
subdued by a little rubbing with coarse
sandpaper. Only white crayons should be
used.
Another cause of injury to the sight is
too long and continuous application. The
hours of study in school and out, for chill
than five or six. yet they are often much
longer.
The eyes can be greatly rested by lifting
them from the book and looking at distant
We have spoken before Of the utility Of in
terrupting school work at short and fire.
quent intervals in order to practice breath
ing exercises. The same intervals will be
advantageous by taking the eyes from the
book.
Much kindergarten work, such as per-
forating, drawing, beadwork and the like,
Is very bad for the tender eyes OF young
children: and as many other such tasks
are harmless as well as entertaining. there
is no excuse for giving the little ones work
that is almost certain to strain their eyes.
Finally. all school children should be ex-
vision should be remedied by means Of
glasses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

From Popular Science
On one occasion the writer walked to the
edge Of Lake Michigan when strong wind
was blowing right from the lake. The bod
lily condition was as near perfect as could
be, and yet in less than five minutes there
was every evidence of having caught an
extremely hard cold. The severe influenza
continued until, on walking away, In less
than 500 feet, 1t disappeared as If by magic
1t is very certain that the temperature had
nothing to do with this. nor the wind; but
the influenza was directly due to the abun-
dant ozone in the air. By inquiry 1t was
learned that hundreds of residents who had
lived upon the immediate edge Of the lake
had been obliged to move back three or
four miles in order to relieve themselves
from such experiences. Physicians readily
admit that 1t is not always possible to say
why one Catches cold; 1t certainly can
not always be because Of undue exposure
or change in temperature, but probably al
50 to changes in the electric condition Of
the air. Facts of this kind should lead to
the EXTREMIST caution in studying any sup
posed relation between the weather and
health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

nez and Cantera. Any Of their work, stun
to be found amid the lumber OF curiosity
dealers. may almost be said to be worth
it's weight in gold What, however, most
appeals to the lay mind is probably the Es-
pado de Tosca, the steel of which is so true
and finely tempered that It may be doubled
right back and shut up thus in box for
any length of time.
Most of the modern work is now absorbed
by the government factory, which stands
some little distance out of the town and
by no means repays a visit, everything
there being inferior and commonplace IT
would appear indeed that this marvellous
art like so many others, has entirely
passed away and may never hope to be re-
viVed. For the age of the sword died with
the spirit of chivalry. and the modern con-
queror, with his machine guns and dull
mathematical calculations. would remain
merely puzzled and powerless If we placed
in his hand a Duraudal or an Excalibur.
The days of romance faded away long ago.
and even at Toledo we may only find misty
memories which heighten our impatience
and deepen our gloom.