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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
Old woman peri.he. i'm Cold.

NEW YORK, January 1L-An old wo-
man was found by policeman early today
frozen to death on a doorstep in Sd avenue
There was nothing by which her identity
could be ascertsined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11

the White House to pay a social visit to
Mrs. Mckinley. Before the outbreak of
the war with Spain General Wood was the
White House physician, detailed from the
army. In this capacity he was almost daily
at the Executive Mansion, where everybody
grew to hold him in the highest esteem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
STRONG IN THE SENATE
Opposition to the Hull Bill to Enlarge the
Standing Army is Growing.
Democrats Have Organized to Pre-
vent Passage of the Measure-Re-
view of the Conditions.

1t looks as if the bill to enlarge the
standing army was in serious danger. Only
about forty-fve working days are left of
the session, and the bill is very determined
iy opposed ir both houses of Congress The
delay in taking it up in the House is due
to the illness of Mr.. Hull, the chairman of
the committee. 1t is not believed that the
opposition in the House viii be strong
enough to defeat or even to amend the bill
in any important particulars, and it is prob
able that it will be passed by the House
after fourteen fifteen hours discussion.
when 1t comes up for consideration. But
the delay thus far has strengthened the
hands of the opposition in the Senate and
there may yet be a week more of delay.
The democrats have made opposition to
that measure a prime issue and have or
ganized against large standing army"
1t is easy to consume time in the Senate,
and ther" will probably be not more than
thirty days of the session left when the bill
is brought up in that body for action. The
Senate has already enough work mapped
out which is expected to come ahead of
the army bill to occupy the next fifteen
days or more.
Compromise Bill Possible.
The appropriation bills are very we'll
along and there is plenty of time to dis
pose of all necessary business if the dispo-
sition were to do so; but with fixed pur-
pose to defeat particular measure the
opportunity is afforded to do so by simply
going a little slow in the Senate with re-
Spect to all legislation. Considerable time
may be consumed over the peace treaty.
though its ratification is regarded as as
sured. Some of the advocates of army leg
lslation are apprehensive that there may
be an utter failure of such legislation. 1t
1t not the policy of the opposition, however,
to deny all relief Their purpose is to COM
pei compromise consistent with their
antagonism to a large standing army and
they seem to have it in their power TO
make the administration take choice be-
tween such compromise measure and no
legislation. 1t is said, however that the
disposition among the advocates of the
army IN the Senate is not favorable to the
acceptance of the Hull bill, and it is said
by some senators of very good judgment
that the Huh bill cannot possibly be got
through that body. The situation there
1ore very strongly indicates the adoption
OF a. compromise not satisfactory to the
administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-11
A Sad Demonstration.

1t is thus to be seen that Mrs. Dominis
is not trustworthy author. Her COM
missioners, according to this record, car
ried out their instructions to she letter and
presented her upon their return with ample
evidences of their performances and their
unavoidable failures. This demonstration
OF her inaccuracy of statement respecting
her best friends shows that it is not safe
to rely implicitly upon any assertions of
1act which she may advance sconcerning
her affairs.
1t likewise shows that Mrs. Dominis lacks
the quality of faithfulnesss to her friends,
that she would rather dissort the records
in feeble attempt to smooth her case
Than write her appreciation of honest en-
deavors i'll her behalf. Thus shesis display
ed in lights which reflect no credit upon
her, but show her to be untrue zuntruthful
and malicious in her nature
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
Gorton's MinstrelS.

This popular troupe played TO stand
ing room at Mas,n's opera house Mon
day night. The street playing of the
band was beautifully executed anC
formed first-class advertisement OF the
show. 1t is not minstrel show proper
but the star features belong to everything
in the concert line. The sensational
specialties were the tenor singing of Jere
Sanford, who in the quintet "The Stories
Mother Told" won hearty applause; the
bass solo of Edw. Anderson Jos. Gorton
jr., assisted by the musical comedian
Sam Lee, in a fine instrumental perform
ance; Jere Sanford's whistling solos
Dewitt Cookies marvellous club swing
ing. Mullen & Wonder in their Irish
and Chinese act closed the two hours
performance in cyclone of tumblng
and other acrobatic exercises.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
REVENUE RECEIPTS RISE.
The City of Chicago 10 Paying Over
SseO,OOO = Month in the New
War Taxes.

A comparison of the receipts Of the
internal revenue office for the first two
months of the present fiscal year with
those of the corresponding period Of
last year shows that Chicago is contrib
uting over $s00.OO0 a month more to
the support of the government than it
would were the war revenue meas
ure not in effect The total receipts
of the internal revenue office from the
sale Of revenue stamps during the
month of August aggre gated S1,13s,-
064,4S. For the month of July the sale
of stamps reached sl.653.9s1.1l. This
makes a total for the two months Of
July and August, which are the first in
the fiscal year, of SO, 1902 ,O4559.
The sale of stamps at Chicago for the
month Of July. 1897. netteu the govern
ment $s35.215.o8. and for August of the
same year 1886. s2s.I6. This makes to-
tai for the two months of l,122 G44.74.
The result shows an increase in the rev.
enue receipts for the first two months
OF this year of 81 ,67O 0o0.s5, which in
crease, it is asserted, Is the direct result
of the war revenue measure.
Internal Revenue Collector f. f..
Coyne estimates that receipts of the
Chicago office will aggregate for the
year from the sale of stamps 10000
600. which will be an increase of 9,000,-
600 over the preceding year.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
niOQuence and indigestion,

An observant critic is authority for
the statement that the after-dinner
speaker must either restrict himself
to few simple dishes, and these very
sparsely partaken of, or run the risk
Of violent attack of Indigestion with
possible serious consequences. He
says that all good after-dinner speak
ersare dyspeptics. and attributes much
of this state of things to the effect of
the nervous strain incident to the prep
aration for the speech to come. In
stead of enjoying his meal, the orator
is full of anxiety as to the SUCCESS of his
address. The vital force ordinarily
used by the digestive apparatus in the
performance of its functions is di-
vcrted to the brain, leaving little, il
any, to carry on the work of digestion
and assimilation. This is a serious at
fair and one that demands the atten-
ton of diners out. Once it becomes
understood men of intellect will be I'M
willing to risk the horrors of dyspepsia
for the sake of distinguishing them
selves rs after-dinner orators
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
COLoRED OFFICERS.
Experiment In the Army which Has
Been Successful Beyond Expss-
tatiOn of white Omsers.

The experiment Of colored lieuten-
ants for colored regiments is turning
out better than the army expected.
Higher officers of these regiments
were doubtful Of the practical work
ings of the plan at first. They have
found, however, that the relations be-
tween officers and men are in no way
complicated by the colored lieuten-
ants. They express themselves agree
ably disappointed, says the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat. Several of these
white officers have communicated to
the war department their satisfaction
with the plan of organization. High
praise is given the colored recruits.
The enlistment was largely from the
classes Of young colored men in the
south without any military expert
ence. These colorsd soldiers" said
Mai. Ha wks, of the Tenth volunteers,
ARE the most willing men ] ever saw.
They put in more hours at drill than
white soldiers. They are enthusiastic
to learn. After our men have been at
the various drills all day they will
actually get out in the company
streets IN the evening and of their own
motion drill themselves for an hour
or an hour and a half before turning
in. ! never saw recruits SO anxious to
learn as these colored men are. | be-
lieve they will make most excellent
records in the field"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19

Jones' Chain Gear Mowers and Rakes
Fish Bros Hacks, Wagons and Buggies,
Sold very cheap at Coffin Bros. 26'tf
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$500

Gets fine, welfnshed made to order suit from US.
You do not have to give your order to inexperienced
agents and run chances Of getting poorly made and
poorly fitting garments, when give you suits
at such prices do you? Let us show you OUR
samples, and if you conclude to leave your order
you will be pleased with what you will get in the
way Of Fit, Finish and quality.
r. j. CURRY
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
WoMAN'S RIGHTS.

Woman first inaliensble right is free
dom from Headache, Nervousness and
Constipation that so often make her life
miserable. The chief cause of these
troubles is stomach disorder. DR.. Loyal
Ford's Dyspepticide is the new and per
feet cure for these ills. North Yakima
Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
ON EVERY BOTTLE.

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: GAN we ask OF you is to use
two.thirds of this bottle faithfully, then
If you can say you are not benefited re-
turn the bottle to your Druggist and he
may refund the price paid" Price %
cts., Scots. and 800. l. o. Janeck.
Druggist. U
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
now Is YOUR wsfEr

Has she lost her beauty? II 80, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Sick Headache,
are the principal causes. Karl's Glover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half a
century. Price % cts and so cts. Money
refunded il results are not satisfactory.
L. O. Janeck, Druggist. III
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19

Mrs. Slocum-Did your husband give
you anything when he married your
Mrs. Nitt-Yes. lie gave me 50
gold piece, and If I'd known him as well
then as | do now I'd have that So yet.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19

Colonel Mcclure says that the Demo-
Gratis coul Id not elect the Apostle faui Oh
the Chicago PLATFORM" remarked squiI'
dig.
That's true" replied McSwilligen :
"St. Paul couldn't even carry Minneap
Oils"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-10-19
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
TT +. MCBRIDE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

win practice in all the State and Federal
Courts. Office at Hough's Bank, Second street,
North Yakima, wash.
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A New Dog Disease.

A new infectious disease of dogs
has largely been established. For a
gear now an extraordinary numberi of
dogs have been taken i'll and died in
different German towns under ver-
striking conditions. At first it was
believed to be due to malicious Eois-
oning, but it was soon discovered to
be a malignant epidemic. From the
observations of Herr Kurtz, veterinary
surgeon at Stuttgart, it appears that
the disease, which everywhere assumes
;he form of an [epidemic, is an infec-
tious disease OF the nature of gastric
:atarrh, with bleeding connected with
imitation of the mucous membrane OF
the mouth, which had never been
known before. At Stuttgart at first
seventy per cent. of the cases ended
fatally, which number afterward fell
to forty per cent. he epidemic is
now nearly over there; but at present
the cause of the disease is utterly un-
known. Animals which have once
had the complaint and recovered seem
to enjoy a certain immunity, for no
case has been observed in which dog
has been attacked twice. - Core
spondence in New York Times.
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Discovered Fishes Without Eyes.

While blasting rocks to enlarge q
reservoir near Uniondale, q small pool
of water was discovered under great
ledge of rocks. The water in the pool
was bright green, and when the mass
of rock was taken of it turned to 8
dark blue. Around the edges of the
pool were strange mosses and ferns,
which withered as soon as the rays Of
the sun encountered them. Through
the crevices of the rocks ran great red
and blue beetles and ants, and great
horned snakes with hoods and double
fangs wriggled around the edge of
the pool. In the pool the workman
found fishes with no eyes and having
green scales. When lifted from the
water they changed their color to a
dark blue. When they encountered
the air they gasped few times and
died. In the assures of the great
rock horned toads were found alive,
where they had been for years. They
lived only few moments. The place
had been visited by scientists, who
are mystifed at the singular find
among the rugged hills. of Susque-
hanna County. Eyeless fishes have
been found but twice in Pennsylvania
within a century.-New York Press.
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Some Copious Languages.

Among all the European languages
the English is the richest so far as the
number of words is concerned, and it
is also the one which has added to its
vocabulary the largest number OF
words within the last half century.
The latest English dictionaries contain
not less than 100000 different words.
Next in rank comes the German Ian
guage, with $4,000 words. and then
come in succession the italian, with
$4,000; the French, with 10000, and
the Spanish, with 20, 900 words. Among
the Oriental languages the Arabic is
the most copious, its vocabulary being
even richer than that of the English
language.
In the Chinese languages there are
10000 syllables or roots, ont Of which
it is possible to frame $4,000 words.
Another notable language is the old
Indian Tamil, which is now spoken in
the South Of India, and which con-
tains, according to the latest calcula-
tions, 67,642 words. In the Turkish
language there are %, $50 words, and
thus it is richer than the Spanish and
some other European languages. A
singular fact is that aLorigines. as q
rule, have very limited vocabularies.
The Kafirs of South Africa have at
their disposal not more than 5000
words, and the natives of Australia
use only 1000 words.-New York
Herald.
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edge of the flint to be sure that it was
duly sharp, for he did not mean to be
taken without fight, aad he even
preferred death to capture.
Meanwhile the British party had
made swift survey Of the little beach
near the boat. Apparently the Off
Ger was not quite satisfied. He had,
perhaps, seen the tracks made by
Mr.. Inis and Rose. and was taking
precautions by carefully reconnoiter-
ing. Rose quickly foresaw that he
would soon be tracked up and found.
AS his danger grew, however, his
spirit and wit increased apace. He
held his gun ready, while he lay in a
tuft of scrub palmettos, and he thought
with lightning swiftness of what he
should do when the last emergency
came.
The party of British separated into
two squads, on passing east of Rose,
the other to the west Of him. Evi'
dently the intention was to beat the
marsh in a systematic way. 1t would
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-06-28
Washfneton'S Shad Man.

The shad man is getting in his fine
work right along, too. He knows
that his season is comparatively short,
and so he atones for it by added
vociferation. One of his peculiarities
is that he dwells with considerably
more insistence upon the "roe" end
of his double.worded cry than he does
upon the "shad.". It is "roe-shad-
roe-shad," with the name of the fish
uttered in 60 inaudible tone that if
people within hearing didn't know
differently they might reasonably con.
clude that he was calling "roe-rock"
or "roe-perch". or 'roe-eels." He
does business and gets the money,
however, for Washington folks know
a good thing when it comes their way,
and this is shad town.-WashingtoD
Star.
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the British sailboat. As he sped along
he stopped as much as he could, in
order to hide behind clumps Of pal
metto and patches of tall marsh grass.
The alert soldiers soon saw him, how
ever, and the one nearest him yelled
to him to stop. Instead of obeying
the order, Rose redoubled his effort
to reach the boat.
Bang! went the Briton's gun, and
its bali sang in the grass close to
Roses legs. All the men and the Off
Ger now gave chase to the flying boy,
who, when he reached the creek,
plunged in, holding his gun SO that
the lock was out of water, and swan
to the boat. Out of breath and ter
ribly excited, Rose scrambled aboa:d,
first tumbling his gun over the gun
vale to the bottom of the boat,
1t was now work for dear life.
Rose was q clever sailor and knew
just how to go at the business in
hand. He hauled in the little anchor
and sprang to the sail, loosed it,
grabbed the tiller and got into the
breeze. Meantime on came the now
thoroughly alarmed officer and men,
shouting, shooting, painting, gesticu-
lating.
The breeze was fresh and favora-
BILE. 1t took the sloop's sail with a
vigorous sweep. She leaned low and
sprang along beautifully. Rose had
lost his hat and his hair was all
disheveled; the perspiration poured
down his face. On came the soldiers,
and at the waters edge they lost some
time in confused running back and
forth. Then by order of their COM
mander they loaded their empty guns.
Every minute, every second was pre-
cious to the brave boy.
Fortunately for him, army muskets
in those days were but rude weapons
with very short range. Two hun
dred yards could not be accurately
shot over with them, and already the
swift little boat was a good hundred
yards out and flying down the creek
to the broad arm of the river nearby.
"Fire!" cried the officer.
A volley ratified spitefully, but not
a bullet struck the heroic boy. One
went through the sail, two hit the
boat. Then the soldiers ran franti-
cally along the shore until they
reached impossible mud. Here they
were compelled to stop and give over
the chase.
Rose knew every waterway in all
that region, and seeing the masts of
the British feet, he took a course to
avoid the vessels. But in doing this
he presently fell into q cross channel
which lost him the breeze and he had
to row for more than mile.
Meantime the firing had been heard
on board the feet and the nearest
vessel sailed up and tried to discover
the cause. It was too late. Rose
made his way to Savannah and was af-
terwards in the thick of the fight when
the town fell into the enemy's hands.
Nor did he give up, even then. With
his father he went away as private
in the little patriot army and served
until the successful close of the glori-
GUS war. Els life was q long and
happy one, and although he never be.
came distinguished man, he enjoyed
! to the end OF his days the esteem anu
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BRAVE MOLLY CHER.
Exploits and Escapes of This Patriot
rolutionary Woman.

Exploits and Escapes of This Patriotic
RI rolutionary Woman.
Among the heroines of the Revolu-
ton, o struggle so prolific in heroic
women, there is none to surpass the
wife of the humble New England pri-
vate, Molly Pitcher, whose grave on
the grounds of the private estate OF q
wealthy Americans summer home on
the Hudson is known to few inte.-
ested individuals. Molly Pitcher was
the wife OF soldier, and she at
tached herself to the command in
which be served as gunner. She
earned the name of Pitcher from her
ocelupation-that Of carrying water to
the soldiers, over whom she exercised
the influence of martinez. She wore
a semi-regimental dress, consisting OF
blue skirt, red coat and cooked
hat. She rated the men for coward.
ice, and if their accoutrements were
not in order they feared Captain
Molly more than they did their own
officers. She manned q gun at the
capture of Fort Montgomery and Fort
Clinton, when word was received that
the Hessians were advancing rapidly,
and panic would have ensued, but
Molly mounted the ramparts and
shouted:
"Come on, Hessians or redcoats,
and we'll give ye a supper of bullets
that will fix ye for life"
When urged to run and save her
own life she retorted:
"Niver a shstep will I run till thot
guns fred"
And she touched off the last cannon
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be not long before one or the other
squad would come upon the flank OF
his bit of hummock land, cross his
trail and 80 discover him. The time
for action of some sort could not be
greatly delayed. Rose revolved the
situation in his mind, never once los
ing sight of the deliberately advancing
soldiers.
The point where he lay concealed
was perhaps the highest part of the
little island, and it gave him wide
view of marsh lands and breeze-tossed
waters and wooded isles and distant
bluffs of mainland. Three war vessels
were nov in sight over toward Tybee
some miles away. What was to be
done must be done. 1t was one lone
boy against the whole fleet of Com
modo1e Parker.
A truly brave spirit is never with
out adequate resources at a trying
time. Rose Inis caught the one bold
chance as it offered. It was desperate
suggestion, and it called for tremen-
dous squirt OF energy and coolness, a
strength and daring almost impos-
sible.
The directions taken led the two
British squads farther and farther
apart, and at the same time farther
and farther from the boat, which, with
sail Tapping, lay close by the shore OF
the creek. As it afterwards turned
out, the officer was Typographical
engineer, and his actual purpose was
to find, if possible, short route, by
either land or water, to the outer de.
fenses of Savannah. But Rose Inis
felt sure that he was being tracked,
and now a suddenly formed plan OF
escape took active possession of his
mind.
With but a moments consideration
he seized his gun and ran straight for
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money was sent to her regularly from
Washington, for she was considered
in exactly the same light as soldier
drawing a pension. Before she was
made captain she had been distin-
guished by General Greene for her
bravery by sergeant's commission,
which was presented to her in person
by Washington himself, while she
asked him to excuse her appearance,
she being covered with dirt and
blood.
This is the "Daughter of the Reg
iment" who lies sleeping among the
tall cedars on the bank of the Hud-
son, and whose letters of credit are
on file at West Point.
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that was discharged in Fort Clinton,
while the enemy was pouring over the
ramparts.
General Washington was attracted
toward Molly at Monmouth, where
her husband was killed, and she asked
for his place as gunner, where she
held the position for a whole day,
leading and firing, her husbands
dead body lashed to the cannon be-
side her.
When Molly retired from the army
at the close of the war sine was put on
the pay roll for life, being made cap
tain by brevet. She spent the rest of
her days at West Point, among whose
archives her history is recorded. Her