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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16
Helping the Match Trust,
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


According to an observant Phiiadelphian
whose business is to sell cigars. the care
less smoker is largely responsible for the
big dividends match manufacturers enjoy.
Just watch it any time" he remarked a
few days ago. and see If | am not cor
rect. The average smoker of a cigar will
talk or think regardless Of his weed until
it goes out. Then he will suddenly dis
cover the absence of the fire which makes
cigar enjoyable. Out from his pocket
comes a match, and in an instant it has
been struck and the lighted lucfer placed
against the cigar end.
In his eaSerness to get another light
however. the smoker has. in nine cases out
OF ten, forgotten to knock the ashes off his
weed. As a result the flame from the
match fails to penetrate the ash heap and
the match flame doesn't cut any figure
We seen 1t so many times that l don't
iaugh at 1t any more. but 1t must be funny
10 casual onlookers. After this when your
cigars go out before they are consumed be
sure and knock the ashes off before try
Ing to relight them. Then you will stand a
fa1r chance of securing another light, and
at the same time put kink in the profits
OF the match trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16

dug downwards into the grass and made a
long search, the old cat intently watching
our proceedings. No signs of the poor lit
tie mite weref forth9onng, SO reluctantly
we gave up the search. and returned to
the house and took up book intending to
read. But the oid-cat followed me and
uttered the most piteous bowls, and made
me understand clearly that she felt T
could find and save her kitten If I would
DO look again, l am sure it is there" she
searched and burroWed diligently, the cat
watching the Whileil This time my efforts
were crowned with success, and the kit
ten emerged none the worse for its ad
venture, and joy and content reigned In the
heart of the mother cat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16
The Parting Guest.

TIC TuFttnK GUPNt.
Goodbye, Missile Summer, wild de roses an
de sun,
Glad ter see de visitors dat greets u.s. one
by one.
Howdy do, Miss Autumn, Mighty glad
you've come to town:
Make yohse'f to home an set yoh mahket
basket down.
1 hate dis tellin' tattles, but Miss Summer
at do Staht
Wah so gentle an so smiin' she won evy-
bodys haht
But she didn wear Her temper wah too
drefful hot an strong.
Howdy do, Miss Autumn! Mighty glad
you've come along.
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paper the public seemed to have him spot
ted and stayed away every time he got
chance to talk. Then there was musician
who smuggled a yellow clarinet into the
orchestra one night for a joke. and nearly
burned down the theater. Then | had
friend who gave me an opal and wrecked
me for a season. You can cut out the
whale if you like, but don't you try to tell
me there are no such things as Jonahs. for
l know better"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16

Wuu6 tne Olu
pie came, an
buried 1t unt
grass. Four
and was told
buried under
and myself i'm
If the kitten
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5 away. the farm peo-
noticing the kitten,
feet Of freshly cut
.ater l heard Of this,
e kitten was dead and
~ OF grass. A friend
ely set to work to see
tt1f he SavaA ond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16
Must BE Done First.

Frum the Chicago Tribune.
isn't 1t taking long time for you peo-
pie to prove Captain Dreyfus guilty?'
ma fol! We have not come to that yet.
We have first to prove that our witnesses
are not guilty."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16

nave made fine witness on the side of the
prosecution"
his cousin is in business here too
yes; wouldn't say anything deroga-
Tory OF his cousin; not for the world Peo-
PIE might think l was trying to down a
man because of his relations, and that ia
a 80. as mean as anything | know of. But
'nls is free country, amt it?"
Undoubtedly"
A man has right to come out fat
rooted and say how he would act in a GER
tain emergency. hasn't hep
Certainly
wen, let me tell you this about his
COUSIN. Ii L We're wholesale dealer and
ne was merchant rated at s2opo 900 hy
tne mercantile agencies. I wouldn't sell
MIN goods any way except C. o. d. But as
l salu' wouldn't say a word against any
OF them; not a word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16
From the Columbus Journal.

She-"Reggie, dear. there is something of
the old-time love light in your eyes tonight
something about you that reminds me Of
those sweet days Of long ago. hope YOU
have
will let me out this time-ten or twentvY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16

Walton Ito f1shmonger)-"Just throw ma
half dozen of those trout
Fishmonger-"Throw them?'
Walton-'Yes; then 1 can go home and
ten my wife l caught EN-; may be a poor
fisherman. but I'm no liar."-Household
Words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16

A Mystery.
Sweetest-natured man alive,
People say he ought to thrive.
cause his heart beats true an stroro.
But he doesn't get along.
III you have cold. he's sure
10 suggest certain cure.
Knows jes' what the mixture is
That'll fix your rheumatic.
II you're buying anything
He'll direct your purchasing:
Always ready to advise
Folks who can economize
Yet the way he'll cough and sneeze
Keeps the township Ill at ease,
An the way his J'ints go lame
Strikes you as a downright shame.
As to doin's in finance,
Allus takes the losn' chance
Gifts poor stuff an light in heft
Lets EN- cheat him right an left.
Sweetest-natured man alive,
But he doesn't seem to thrive
Dunno what's the cause, onless
It's too much unselfshness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16
A Cat story,
From the London Spectator.

From the London Spectator.
1t may interest your readers to hear of
the determined efrorts Of mother cat to
save her kitten from an untimely death.
The two had luxurious bed on the top
of some hay In a barn, but one morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16

The idea of her having the nerve to
claim she first saw the light in 1878"
Il would not judge her too harshly Per-
haps she meant the arc ight.'-Stray Sto-
ries.
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CAS- Old as She Looks,v

From LIE Petit Journal Pour Rire.
'She is certainly charming. How old IL
SHEER
"Oh. 1t depends upon the hour OF the dav
and the system Of lighting"
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Hotelkeeper-"My rates for rooms are 81
up
Actor-"But how much for the 'p-oresh?'
am Hamfatter Hamlet. the tragedian.''
Hoteikeeper-"Oh. in your case it viii
have to be So down."-Judgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16
From the New York Journal.

Jimmie-'Say. Bill. your paws calm
you
Wiilfe-"Did he say Willie or William
Jimmie-"He said William Henry
Willie-"Good-bye
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02
TO BE CONTINUED. |
CHESS CLOCKS.

There Are Specially Constructed
Ones Used In the Game.
Hourglasses OF sand glasses were fol-
merly used for the purpose of measuring
time at chess matches, but now special.
ly constructed clocks are in general uss
for this purpose. These clocks consist OF
two clocks, mounted on common base,
which moves on a pivot, the two clocks
therefore being on the arms of a sort Of
seesaw. The beam or base is so con
structed that when one clock is elevated
it stands perfectly perpendicular, while
the depressed clock lies over at an an
gle, but as the mechanism of each clock
is so constructed that it only moves
when the clock is perfectly perpendicu-
lar it follows that when the upright
clock is going the depressed clock is at
rest.
Another and more modern variety has
the two clocks fixed on the same level,
but with small brass arm reaching
from the top Of one to the top Of the
other. This arm acts on pivot and can
ha hrnneht down into actual contact
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

cry moment and bursting in thunder
into clouds Of wind driven, kissing
spray OH the rocks beyond the point
Wind and wave were both against their
good ship, and every officer and man
was at his station awaiting the order to
weigh anchor The mail sacks were
aboard, the consul had gone down over
the side, and still Don Ramon seemed
unable to part from his loved ones and
the Idaho's champagne. 1t was the cap.
tain who had finally to put abrupt stop
to the lingering leave takings
81 must be off at once, he said
Come, Don Ramon; We'll take the best
of care of these ladies and land them
all at Frisco within the fortnight
Kiss EN- all around now and jump for
your boat. Come, Senor-I didn't catch
the name-ah, yes, Escalante-the ia
Their of the Senorita Pancha, | suppose?
No-only her uncle? Well, I'll be her
uncle now, aud SO saying he led the
way to the deck.
Loring saw the lively party come
srrging forth from the companionway,
senoras. senoritas, gray haired men and
gay young gulants. There was mo.
ment OF clasping, clinging embraces. OF
straining arms and lingering kisses, of
crowdings and murmurings here and
there. some little sobbing and many
tear wet eyes as the father was finally
hurried down the ladder, and then
there was further delay and shouts for
Escalante, and not until then did Lor
ing silently Watching the animated
throns on the port side. become aware
OF two dark forms in the shadow of the
deckhuuse on the opposite quarter One
was that of slender girl, and she was
sobbinS, sho was praying in eager words
not to be sent away, she was imploring
pltifully to be- taken back to the shore
Loring had studied Spanish long enough
10 understand almost every word, and
even before he realized that he was an
unwilling listener he had heard both
her sobbing plea and the abrupt, almost
cruel answer:
You lave no home, nor has your ia.
ther You may thank heaven for the
chance to get away.
The second officer camo bustling
round in search of them, and leaving
the girl shrinking and sobbing OH the
narrow bench in the shadow the Mex
lean was hurried off. Before the little
boats had fairly cast adrift and the
! swinging steps were raised the throb of
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

with one clock at Il time by touch of
the finger When it is thus in contact,
by an ingenious device the clock is STOP.
ped and the desired result is attained
The working Of the clock during a
match is simplicity itself. At the COM
mencement of the match the hands CT
each clock point to IL Then at the call
OF "time to commence play, the clock
of the first player is started; then, as
soon as he makes his first move, he stops
his own clock, either by depressing it
Or by touching the arm referred to, the
same motion starting his opponents
clock. So it goes OF during the entire
course of the game, each move being
marked by the stopping of one clock and
the starting Of the other.-Leisure
Hour
The Pony Express.
w. L. Bailey contributes to The Cen
fury an article on "The Pony Express, /"
between St. Joseph, Mo-, and San Fran
cisco. Mr.. Bailey says:
At first the schedule was fixed at 10
days, an average of miles an hour
from start to finish. This was cut down
to s days, requiring an average speed Of
10 miles. The quickest trip made was
in carrying President Lincoln's inau-
gural address, which was done in days
and II hours, an average speed Of 1917
miles per hour, the fastest time of any
one rider being 1870 miles, from Smiths
[ Greek to Fort Churchill, by Pony Bob,
in hours and 10 minutes, or l4.7
miles per hour. Considering the dis
lance and difficulties encountered, such
as hostile Indians, road agents, floods
and snowstorms, and accidents to horses
and riders, the schedule was main
tanned to an astonishing degree The
service created the greatest enthusiasm
not only among the employees, but also
in tie ranks Of stage employees. freight
ers and residents along the route. 70
aiG Il pony III diligently vas PRIV.
ilega, and woe be TO tie man who would
SO much as throw y st0ue in the way
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02
CHAPTER X

Not for many moons did that voyag .
of the Idaho lose frs, place in the mem
DRY of the bevy of passengers who
watched the lights of Guaymas fading
away astern that April night All had
been hustle and gayety aboard during
her hour of sheltered anchorage Senior
de la Cruz had verified the captain :
verdict ana opened a case of Sillery and
besought all hands to drink to joyous
and prosperous voyage for his beloved
daughters, their duenna and his little
niece, their cousin from Hermosilio
"All hands" would have included the
ships company had the captain permit
ted, so hospitable was the Mexican, and
indeed was intended to include every
soul on the passenger list, most of them
boarding the boat at Guaymas. The
Senior Colonel Turnbull was formally
presented to the Senior de Ia Cruz and
by him to his charming family and
their many friends, but the junior eff
Ger, on the score of recent and severe i'll
ness, had begged to be excused.
Loring stood alone at the tatfrail lis
tening in thoughtful silence to the
sound of revelry within the brightly
lighted cabin, while the hoarse screech
ing of the 'scape pipe drowned all other
voices and proclaimed the impatient
haste of the skipper to be off Straight,
but often storm swept, was the souther
ly run to La Paz, over OH the desolata
shore of she long, arid peninsula, and
the green surges were rolling higher ev-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

Ieeun gleameu as Jney cnatteu with rnelr
escorts. Two undeniably attractive,
Spanish looking girls were objects Of
most assiduous care Then came third.
younger, mere slip OF maid with but
single cavalier, grim, grizzled, stern
looking Mexican, who glanced sharply
about as he set foot on the solid deck,
and then, without word Loring'
hand was placed on the colonel S arm.
and the lieutenant's eyes said, Look =
for as the girls face was turned for an
instant toward them there stood reveal
et' the dusky little maid of the Gila
Blake's siren-Pancha
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

with her arm throwli about the
dropping girl, the stewardess came
slowly leading her to the doorway The
swinging portals had slammed shut in
the last plunge of the Idaho, and as tho
buoyant craft rose high OH the next bill
low Turnbull and Loring both turned
to open them The light shown full On
their calm, soldierly faces as the stew
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

With her arm tiirOlCn about the drOoDia;
uill'
ardess thanked them, and the shrinking
child lifted Up her frightened eyes for
one brief moment glanced quickly from
one to the other, then, with low cry,
slipped, limp and senseless, through the
womans arms and fell in dark heap
upon the deck
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CtB&NS SAID TO BE ENLISTISG.
Agitation to Prevent the Establish
ment of Civil Governments

y dispatch from Havana yesterday saws:
Though there has been much exaggeration
with reference to risings in different paris
OF Cuba, there Is no doubt that, despite the
tranquility of the country. some apprehen-
sion exists lest within the next few months
trouble should occur, in The event that the
United States Congress does not give def
mite assurances respecting the future of
Cuba.
1t is asserted that many of the police
especially members Of the rural guard
have for several weeks been paying frac-
ton of their salaries to a fund intended for
use in case of an outbreak against the
United States. Information to this effect
has been brought to Headquarters by per-
sCnS who have usually proved reliable. 1t
has also been reported that recruiting for
future emergencies is in progress in var
| iCus parts of the island.
The best opinion, official and non-official
rejects the idea, however, that there will be
any trouble before the beginning of next
year. To-day The papers published in English
deny that there is any ground for alarm,
and the Spanish papers, alluding to the
aarmiSt rumOrS declare that most of these
are put in circulation by those who resent
the notion of the appointment of a civilian
governor general Gen. CollaZO, veteran
of the Cuban army, and editor of the
Cubano, who fairly represents the views of
the Cuban revolutionary leaders, said to-
day:
Judging from personal letters l have re-
ceiVed from Pinar del Rio and recent inter
views [ have had with prominent revolu-
ticnary leaders from that part of the coun-
try ] feel justified in saying that at present
Cuba is perfectly tranquil, although, as the
result of Gen Lu llow's recent statements
and of the possibility of a civilian governor
general, feeling of tension exists Our
people are waiting for a declaration by the
United States Congress. No one would be
so foolish as to prejudice the whole case
by starting a rebellion before we have
heard what Congress will do Cubans re-
gard the present issues as almost vital"
Gen. Collazo asks the Associated Press
to deny, in his name, that there is any in
tention on the part of Cubans to take to the
woods. There is, however a movement on
foot in Havana, to found monthly sub
scrlption list to defray the expenses of four
or nNe Cubans who would travel through
the nited States and urge the granting of
absolute independence.
At largely attended mass meeting Mon
day in Rodas, province of Santa Clara, the
mayor was requested to inform the military
government that the people of the district
did not desire civilian governor
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| weighs 800 pounds. He first paved foot
! ball on his school team in Philadelphia.
This is his third year on the Gallaudet team
| as left end. He is q fine ground gamer. as
has often been demonstrated.
Ernest Mather Is from Indiana. Though
new to foot bail. he is getting the game
down to Il fine point. He stands five feet
eleven inches and weighs 1.tI pounds. Al
though ne has been unable until recently
20 practice regularly, yet he is considered
J the superior of all Of the candidates for
the position of left tackle.
Frank r Wheeler. the biggest man of
the team. comes from Connecticut. He is
five feet eleven inches tall and weighs IL,
pounds. He gained a position on the Brown
University team while a sophomore and
| held it against all corners. His regular po-
| sition Is left guard, where he is a tower
| of strength.
Robert c. Hemstreet halls from Iowa He
| is rather !anky, with less than 100 pounds
on six-fOot frame. He plays center, and
what ne lacks in beef for such a position
he makes up in cleverness This is his
second year on the varsity.
Stephen c. Jones IS an old dominion man.
| He is a trife over six feet and weighs
close on to 200. His only experience has
been with Gallaudet, where he plays right
guard. yet he can be relied upon to hold
the fort when necessary
Roy G. Carpenter of Michigan is an active
man at right tackle. He stands. five feet ten
! Inches and weighs about $50 pounds. When
est kind Of game. He first played at Gal
!audet three years ago.
Joseph r. Kurath is a Swiss by birth, but
| an American by education. He is five feet
| eight inches in height and weighs l46
! pounds. This is his first year on the team,
| but he learned the rud!ments of the game
| al his school in Philadelphia
Grey G. Barham of Louisiana plays left
! half back in a nervy manner Two years
| ago he played sensational foot ball as full
! back. After nearly years illness he has
| returned to the game. lacking but little of
| his former dash and vigor. He is five feet
| seven inches high and weighs 172 pounds
George q. Andree, right half back,
| IS without peer on the local gridirorl. This
! Is his third year on the team. He stands
| i've feet ten inches and weighs 10 pounds
! Horace Il. Waters, a sophomore and a
| MiSsourlan, is another star on the team.
| This is his third year on the team, and
| as fun back is an excellent ground gamer.
| His measurements are five feet six inches
! and 10 pounds. He runs low and hard and
| consequently has figured in several ridlcu-
lOus incidents in games.
owen 6. Carroll, captain and quarter
back, is the ughtest man on the team He
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test perhaps little bit crippled. but hard
~ enough to affect its chances of win
ming. The accident to Eaton leaves him
out of the game. and Deviin. the star
player behind the line, will not be on hand.
He left carly in the week for Columbia
University. New York city. During the
time ha played with Georgetown he dis
tinguished himself as a player of consid-
cradle ability. The Georgetown team is
fortunate in having men who are re
garded as perfectly able to I'll their
places. Lynch or Mckay can take the
place of Eaton, while Rcardon and kearns
are excellent men for half backs
According to the statement given out
shortly before noon today, the lineup of
Georgetown tomorrow Will be as follows:
Long, captain, center: Moore. right guard; ;
Mckay, right tackle: Green. right end: Cy.
Cummings. left guard; Lennane, left tackle;
Rice, left end; Oracle. quarter back; Rear
don, right half back; Kearns, left half
back; OGorman. full back Finnegan
Lynch and Barry will be used as substi-
tutes,
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weeks has been the talk of the local foot
bail enthusiasts. while the steady good play
of GalIaudet has long been recognized.
Mr.. Edward +. Mills. the captain of the
y. NJ. c. \. team, is Well known in local
foot ball circles Mr.. Mills received his
early foot ball training on the Central
High School team. ard in 1894 captaned
the eleven which Won the inter-High School
championship Of the District. Mr.. Mills re-
moved 10 PittStieid. Mass. the next year
and for two seasons played half back and
quarter on tn. Y VI. c. A. team of that
place He returned to Washington two
years ago and entered the Columbian Uni
versity Law School. playing on the varsity
team OF that institution during the seasons
Of % and rs. He weighs 142 pounds IS
feet inches in height and plays left half
back
George Weaver, the right half back, is
also an ex-Columh!an University player
He made the Columbian varsity team last
year. and created favorable comment on
his excellent playing His weight is lG4
pounds. and in his stockings he measures
3 feet II inches
Another ex-Columhian player on the
team Is Richard Reddington. who will play
quarter back against Ciallaudet tomorrow
Reddington weighs only 125 pounds. but
what Is lacking in weight is made up by a
bountiSul stock of nerve.
Don McConville. VIII, will be seen at right
guard In the game tomorrow, is an old CO.
iumbia Athletic Club star. McConviIIe
played four years at guard and tackle for
Inc g a g, AMI is considered a star at his
position. He stands : feet II inches in
height and " -ighs 1872 pounds
Louis A Boulay Will play next to Nc
tonTilIe at right tackle BOulay is a big
man for a tackle position. tipping the
scales at ISIS pounds. He is quick and
active and il experienced at the position.
having played two seasons on the York Y
NJ e. a. clever
samuel McGOwan. well-knOwn ex-CO-
lumbia Athletic Club man. Will b., seen at
center At this position he Is new. having
formerly played tackle. but shows up in
good style. He weighs $50 pounds and is >
feet inches in height
Right end will he looked after by Claude
LunSfOrd, the crack Potomac uarsnan and
eN-Columbia Athletic club man. He weighs
las pounds. and is feet tall Richard BY
mum, the Columbian University sub end Of
last year Will play at left end He weighs
16J pounds and is feet l inch in height
Charles S,vwaEc, the left guard, is an
CA University Of Texas player. His weight