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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Business High School Class of 80
Effects Organization.

In preparation for the commencement
of the Business High School, which will
take place June 10, the class of 80 effected
a permanent organization last Friday by
electing the following officers: President,
Mr. Fayette D. Couden; first vice preside MT,
Miss Madge L. Guard; second vice presi-
dent, Miss Mary c. Ball; recording secre-
tary, Miss Nellie NJ. iFarlee; corresponding
secretary, Miss Maria L. burlington; treas
urer, Mr.. Edwin P. Rea.
Two delegates were also elected to repre-
sent each section on the executive COM
mittee.
The names of the graduates will not be
announced until June 10, after the final
conference of second-year teachers but in
size and scholarship. it is said the present
class will rank with the best of previous
years.
One of the most important topics which
came up for consideration was the advis-
ability Of joining the General Alumni AS
ISOLATION of the BUSINESS High School,
which has already effected temporary
organization and will elect officers for the
coming year June IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

The students Of the Eastern High School
gave an entertainment last evening at Ma
tioEal Rifles arrnOry that was successful in
every way. and earned applause from a
large audience Those who participated
were William Todd, Miss I.aughran, Edgar
Embrey, &. Sprucebank, J. d. McFaU Geo.
Speidel. Miss Gilmore simonds. Philip Ger
ry. Mrs, Hattie Meads Smith and Miss Ce-
Gle Phelps. After the entertainment was
over dancing was in order until late hour
The AFFAIR was arranged by Charles r San
derson. George X. O'DounelI, William G.
GaLliher and II. ID. johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

Announcement is made OF the celebration
tomorrow evening Of the seventh anniver-
sary Of the music department.. Howard Uni
versity. The program is in charge of VII
liam J. Stephens. principal. The grand
march will begin at s o'clock. The recep-
tion committee is composed of Henry ].
Wallace, Augustus d. Eubanks, Martha
Bishop. Minnie Carr. Fannie Wright, Jose
phiu- Carter. Laura BranChe. Gertrude
Ryan. Effie Johnson. Lizzie Allen. Helen
Youuge and India Hamilton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
To Visit the L, v. L.

Gen. r. CT Dyrenforth. COMMANDMENTS
chief Of the Union Veterans Union, with
his staff. has gone to make a visitation of
the order in the New England states and
meet and speak to his New England com
rades. Large receptions await him n the
different states. He will be gone ten DAYS.
Upon his return he will deliver an adj
dress at memorial services in a Methodist
church in Baltimore on Sunday the 18th
ana on Decoration day he will deliver the
Grafton on the battlefield of Antietam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Have you seen Cleveland Park?-Advt.
Slight Blaze.

local alarm was sent in last night
about IL o'clock for fire in Peter Grogan's
building, No. SIT eth street northwest. The
crossing of electric wires caused the blaze
which resulted in slight damage to the cor
nice. Employees OF the Electric Light Com
pany eNtinguished the flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

1t is announced that the tenth anniver-
sary of the organization of the Epworth
League Will be celebrated at Hamiine
Church next Sunday a pm. special
program has been prepared. Addresses will
be made by the pastor and members of the
league Miss Ida O'Neal will sing solo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

pany have removed from 1921 Pennsylvania
avenue to their new and handsomely fur
Eished Office at 6s' 18th street. between r
and @. where tickets and Pullman loca-
lions can Ire secured To Cincinnati Indian
apOIis Louisville. Chicago. St Louis and
the west. Two fast vestibuled electric
lighted trains daily, running through the
most magnificent mountain. river and canon
scenery east Of the Rockies. Observation
cars All meals served in frst-class style
in dining Cars.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

The memorial room in remembrance Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Schneider in the
Lutheran Home for the Aged was furnished
by all of their children, and not only by
their daughter alone, as heretofore mad
yertently stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Compartment Car to yfrginfn Hot


The Chesapeake and Ohio railway oper-
ates a superb Pullman compartment car
line between New York and Virginia Hot
Springs Leaves Washington ITO pm.
daily except Sunday, arrives Hot Springs
10 m. Returning. leaves Hot Springs
pm. daily except Saturday. Arrives Wash
ington CAT a.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Violin Recovered.

Detective Boyd today recovered a violin
valued at $3.50 that is alleged to have been
stolen from the residence of Thomas Dove,
No. $50 e street southeast. Mr.. Dove re-
ported to police headquarters this morning
that the instrument was taken from his
house nearly two months ago. A few min
utes after the report was made Detective
Boyd recovered the violin. A pawnbroker
had loaned S. on the instrument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Visit the Halls of the Ancients.

Realistic illustrations Of the life and ar
chitecture Of Egyptian, Assyrian, Roman
and other nationalities. open . am. To 10
pm Nos 15l2-1s New York aVenue.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
For More Than Eight, Ye,r.

-Havenner's bread has been the standard
In Washington and vicinity. Its superior to
all others both as TO variety and quality
Try their latest product. Havenner's Do
nestle bread. Your grocer sells it-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
"SALLY JOHNSON"
Little Old COlOred Man Answers to
the Name.

the Name.
When the name of Sally Johnson was
called in the Police Court today, a little
old cOlored man came to the bar.
rs your name 'Sally?'" Clerk Potts in
quired.
Yes" was the reply.
You are charged with using profane
language" he was told.
Il plead guilty" Sally answered.
Five dollars fine was the penalty i'm
posed which was paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
LOCAL MENTION.
AMTsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Pfjou--NaudeviHe.
Columbia-The Frawley Company, pre-
senting Sweet Lavender"
Kernan's Iyceum Theater-Broadway
BurlesqueTs
Lafayette Square-Lecture on Julius
Caesar" by Rev. d ]. Stafford
National Theater-"My Cousin"
Ohio avenue and 10Th street-Battle oil
GeftNshurE-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
sI.2S no Raltimore and Return s1.2a

VIA pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
May 20 and u; good to return until Mon
day, May %. All trains except the Com
gressional Linited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Specimen Lilies of All Varieties.
Reasonably priced, at Guides, 1924 F.-Adyt

The District Commissioners have directed
the chief of police to issue a permit to
Richard A. Malone to blast rock in the
quarry on the Hall tract, at the intersec-
ton of 14th street and Piney branch, pro-
vided fagmen be employed to warn an
preaching vehicles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

&c. A +" stoutly defends the position of
NJ. L. c. in the following lines:
The very weak defense of the tight
skirt and the manner of holding 1t made
by MIR. Gilmer and NJ. A. c., and the eff
forts of the lady writer who tries to de-
TEND this abominable fashion by obiectins
to the dress of the fashionable men of our
day, lead one TO believe that in the minds
of these two gentlemen at least the species
OF femininity designated by Mr. KipIing as
a rag and bone, and a hank of hair is
become legion.
May we inform these gentlemen that
there are many, many women in our fair
city tWno are not too angular to ADOPT this
new Style) who would blush to think of
gaining mems admiration, because of their
Well-rounded hips? These gallant defend
ers pay questionable compliment to wo-
men when they imply that woman's chief
delight IS to excite the envy of other wo-
men by the display of their petticoats and
other hnery. Are we not supposed to have
minds and souls? What man who loves
and respects his wife or sister would wish
her to be the object of admiration and com
ment of the corner loafer or even of tbe
gentlemen who defend this fashion. which
Is not only dangerously near immodest ,
but positively vulgar? Mr. NJ. l.. G. de-
serves, and undoubtedly has, the thanks of
every thoughtful woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
''tOod Beginnings Make
Good BINDINGS"

Spring begins Alright bv cleansing
Natures house of all impurities coli
lected during the winter months.
he same persistencY should be
shown by humanity in cleansing the
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla. The
same good results will be obtained
by all ages and both sexes.
ScrOftIla-' From n babe to q I was afflicted
= a. with scrofula. II disappeared, hue
az % II came on again nesrly a dozen tumofs
Io'nnihg on neck In two years. Doctors gave me
up out Hoods Sarssparilla IN three months put me-
10 perfect health" GEORGE A. ZIRKI,E School
Teacher, Mount Horeb, Tenn
Impure Vaccination Coming Coming over from
Joe was raccinated with impure natter II pro
uuced scrofula Of vlrulent kind Doctors gave biu,
~ out Io"d Sarsaparilla in three months nut ma
sarsaparhih After one year taking a. be became
e erVis and healthy" " JOS HARPER Iron Worker,
zSd Adeline St. Trenton. y. ].
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Never disapIoints.
Hoods Pills cure liver Ills; tbs nou-irrltatng aad
only cathartlc TO take with Hoods SarsnparIiis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

Money to lend at AZ, . and per cent on
real estate. Frank 7. Rawlings 1865 Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

When You See n Good Thing-NaiI 1t!
5-lb. boxes finest Creamery butter, $125.
James f. Oyster, 800 Pa ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
SmaIl's Flowers.
Smiles and Tears.

]. II. Small & Sons, florists. 14th and G
SITS. Washington, and 1853 Broadway, N. Y.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
Marine Band Concert.

Watch for a town, Congress Heights. D. c.
ADVERTISEMENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
An Indignant Protest.

"One of Them" writes in indignant pro-
test against the assertions of Nj. L. c. as
follows:
The person for whom you printed some
comments in Mondays Star headed
Dangerously Near Immodesty,'' is dam
gerously near being a fool. There is no
justification for his insulting remarks about
women and their skirts, or their manner of
holding them. The skirts of the prevalent
style are long, the material is heavy. there
is no exposure of the feet nor can this
VoIumlnouS drapery be so manipulated as
to exhibit the outlines of the form. The
lady riders of bicycles do not wear drop
stlch stockings, and he knows it, The
very limited extent to which thew show
their ankles in their rapid passage is not
shocking. He says nothing about the hun
dreds or tat, squatty men who exhibit their
fat calves and large feet all day in public.
and often intrude upon ladies in this dis
gushing attire. If he has a mother and sis
tiers they would do him service to cuff
him for insulting their SEX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
circumstances Against Him.

Have you seen Cleveland Park2-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND PATRIOTIC CONCERT AND HOP To BE
given by State Council. Daughters OF America, ID.
OF C., odd Fellows Hail. 423 7th ST. NV. Friday,
May 10, pm. Tickets. 25c. 1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18

Hoods Pills cure liver Ills; ths non-irritalag aad
only cathartle to take with Hoods SarsaparIlia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-18
CITY ITEMS.

more on the subJec
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-08
SCIENCE OF PRUNING.
Branches Should BE So Clipped That
the Tree VIII Become More
Perfect each Year.

The man who undertakes to train uF
tree accepts something of moral re-
sponsibility, and should remember this
when he begins to prune it. stood
few days ago and saw a gardener prun.
ing some plum trees, and soon saw he
was cutting them back simply because
it is common practice TO do so. When
he was done with n tree it was sym.
metrical and we'll shaped, but most OF
those he pruned were left so they will
need pruning next year in order to
bring them into shape again.
In pruning a tree the orchardist
should have in mind the shape the tree
should have at maturity and so clip its
branches that each year it will become
more perfect. This is not a task for a
thoughtless and careless man. The ter
minal bud on each branch shortened
should point toward the place thai
needs filing worst. If the tree is one
sided it should be so pruned that it will
grow into a well-balanced head. This
does not always leave the tree as nice
looking as it would be if pruning were
matter for to-day or for week or q
month. The buds on a branch grow out
so as to form spiral, and with care
the branch may be shortened so as tc
have bud pointing the way the tip OF
the branch should grow to make the
tree most slightly. 1t is possible by pay
ing attention to this to grow trees in
any shape desired, and the Chinese and
/ Japanese are fond of so pruning trees
that they will present various odd
shapes. In this country we have an
ideal for each kind of tree, and if we
are careful in training them by proper
ly pruning the head we can make the
worst-formed tree shapely and slightly
The man who so prunes tree this
year that it must be done over again
next year does not understand his bust
ness. The skillful orchardist prunes his
trees in such n manner that no two
| year-old wood ever need be cut out o1
it. This is the secret of proper prun
ing, but there are very few who under
stand and fewer who follow strictly the
best models.-Bert Carroll, in Farmers
Voice.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-08
ORDINARY CIVILITY.
The Advantages and Pleasures OF
II as EIucidRted by Mr.
GobbIeby.

'I should recommend as an investment"
said Mr.. Gobbleby, "the practice of civility.
AS a matter of fact, don't suppose that a
very great number Of men have suddenly be.
come wealthy through this means; that is,
don't suppose that large number of very
rich people have left fortunes to men who
had been at one time or another polite to
them, but l don't doubt, either that there
have been just such cases, and don't for a
moment doubt that substantial advantages
have often accrued to men through their
consistent civility.
But aside from any question Of material
profit Though there is still always the
chance of that involved in it, ] should say
that the exercise of civility would pay for
another reason. There are lots of people
who like civil treatment, who are, in fact,
really pleased by it, and though we might
not get anything IN dollars and cents out OF
civility extended in this way toward people
in general, yet l should say it would pay, for
we should get from it, at least, the pleasure
that is always to be derived from affording
pleasure to others.
$50 should say that from whatever point
of view we look at it, civility is a good in
vestment: we are sure to get something out
of it, anyway, and it doesn't cost us cent.
IN. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-08

less and curious insect would begin to
move about at the farthest extremity of
his tail at the critical moment when
Billy was training every nerve to re-
main balanced. So the young dog
would blink and look almost fearful
and at last give yelp and start on
wild race for the end of his tail, which
lodged him and darted from him in
manner most provoking. You see, his
tail had been bitten off in his infancy
and was bit too stubby for con-
venience. Then came learning to jump
through and over arms to get piece of
meat or biscuit. OF course this was fun
and easily learned.
And so Billy's education went on. He
learned to speak when told to do so,
and finally became so proficient in
speaking that he adopted the habit of
calling for his bed ian old coat which
was laid on the sofa) at night. He has
learned to act the part of a judge, and
| "listens to the evidence" and ''eXpounds
the law" very learnedly, as the accom-
panying illustrations show. Sometimes
when he is not given enough attention
to suit him he will perform his tricks
of his own accord or climb into a chair
and play "peek-a-boo," as you see him
doing in the accompanying picture. He
has a treadmill, which he enjoys run
ming, and he takes keen delight in chas-
ing the sort of cats that like to steal up
on a dog and, with fur pronging out in
every direction, take flying leap and
land on his back. At this critical mo-
ment most dogs give a fearful yelp and
run for dear life, but Billy simply re-
mains and settles matters with the cat
if the cat can be found. Billy is also
an expert hunter and obeys sign signals
as well as spoken or whistled ones. He
| is a great ratter and mouser and has
learned to adopt the cats methods and
wait for his prey to come out of it's hole.
Then he waits for his victim to get
some distance away from the hole be-
fore, undertaking to make n capture.
He learned this method by sad expert
ence, for at first he would jump at the
rat or mouse as soon as it appeared and
usually with the result that the intend
ed victim escaped back into the hole.
DIR. Messer writes: "Billy showed his
ability to reason only day or two ago
A cookie was laid down in front of the
cupboard to coax out the mice from un-
derneath. One came to the cookie and
Billy saw that it was too close to the
cupboard, so he picked it up and moved
1t about four feet farther out. Then he
went a little way back to watch for the
mouse to come out, certain that now he
could get his prey before it could get
out of his reach"
Billy is two and half years old
weighs A pounds and seems to under
stand nearly all that is said in his pres
ence. The accompanying illustrations
were made from photographs of Billy
so you may be sure that he looks as
amiable as he is Chicago
Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-08
RACE WITH ELEPHANT.
uunter in the African wiIds Saved
His Life by OutwItting His
Pnchyderm Pursuer.

Only those familiar with the man
ners and customs" of the elephant have
any idea what nimble creature it real
ly is. Massive and slow-footed as it
looks, it is capable, when reused, of
feats that would be difficult for much
heeter animals. Especially is this the
case with African elephants, which, al
though taller, are generally lighter
than their Asiatic brethren. Moreover,
accustomed for ages to lead wild life
and often depending on their alertness
and speed of foot for their very exist
ence, they have acquired a skill in
gymnastics which has occasionally
taken even old elephant hunters by sur
prise.
In illustration of this fact we are re-
minded of a story told by one of the
noble army of British sportsmen in
Africa. He was "out after elephants"
and had just fired at and wounded a
magnificent specimen. Unfortunately
for him, he had only succeeded in
slightly wounding it, when, infuriated
by the attack, it turned and charged
him. 1t was a terrifying sight. With
its enormous ears spread out like sails
and emitting shrill notes of rage, it
came laundering over the ground like
runaway locomotive. The hunter
fired another shot, but missed; his
nerve was shaken, and, throwing down
his express" rifle, he sought safety in
| flight. Near at hand was steep hill
and to this he directed his steps, for,
being but slightly acquainted with the
climbing powers of the elephant, he
thought his pursuer might be baffled
by the steepness of the ascent. 1t was
a terrible disappointment to find that
the elephant could climb a hill just
as quickly as the hunter, nimble run
ner that he was.
The fugitive, indeed, would have soon
been overtallen if he had not thought
of a really ingenious ruse. He knew
that elephants never run nor even walk
down a steep incline, but always crouch
down, gathering their feet well to-
gether, lean well back and slide down
Just as the ferocious anima4 had got
within a few yards of him, therefore
the willy hunter suddenly doubled and
ran down the hill again! Quick as a
flash the elephant turned, gathered
himself together and, trumpeting with
baffied rage, slid down after his victim
The hunter had just time to spring out
of the way as the great beast came
"tobogganing" after him, smashing
trees and shrubs and carrying every
thing before him like an avalanche
Then once more the hunter dashed Il
the top of the hill, while the elephant
unable to stop itself, went careenine
down to the very foot, where, apparent
ly feeling very sore and disappointed
it rose and walked wearily back to it:
native woods.-Chums.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-08
WISE WISCONSIN DOG.
He Knows Many Things and Can Pu'
His Knowledge t% Really
Practical Use.

Nearly everybody in Waupun, Wis.,
knows "Billy." He is very unpreten'
tious citizen, trotting around town
dressed in the same threadbare white
suit almost daily, but he has rcputa-
ton for being a great fighter when
aroused, and those who know him best
say he is the cleverest as well as the
most rational dog in that part OF the
country. He is an inmate of the state
prison, being an assistant in the med
ical department. Some persons inti-
mate that Billy spends most of his time
in and about the medical department
because, being dog, he finds much en-
tertainment in studying the great va
riety of druggy odors there. As mat
ter of fact Billy belongs to DIR. g. f.
Messer, the head of the medical depart
ment, and is devoted to his master, to
whom he owes most of his superior edu-
| cation.
When Billy first made the acquaint-
ance of the doctor he (the dog) was
simply an uneducated, sprawl-legged
bull terrier, with certain pride of an
cestry that gave q superior tip to his
ears and an exceptional fineness to his
hair. Like other youngsters whom [
might name, Billy, at this period of his
career, believed that life and happiness
did and of right ought to consist in
chewing most anything that looked
like food, in chasing chickens and other
birds till he was so tired that he sunk to
rest in the nearest sunny dust heap and
in appropriating the softest and coziest
cushioned chair in the house.
Then came that troublesome 'going
to school" that youngsters usually
loathe in their secret hearts. First Bill
ly was taught to sit up on his launches,
This used to make his back ache, and
always, at first, it seemed as if wing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-08
Wise Hen,

A duck which had faithfully stuck to bust.
ness during the summer and laid several
dozens of large fawn.colored eggs com.
planned that she wasn't appreciated. ''See
that hen over there" said the duck, "she
hasn't laid as many eggs as have, ncr as
verses composed in her honor, while nobody
is saying a word about me-" "The trouble
with you is" said wise rooster that was
standing near, that you don't tell the pub.
lie what you have done. You lay an egg and
waddle off without saying a word but that
sister of mine never lays one without letting
everybody in the neighborhood know it.
If you want to cut any ice in this community
you must learn TO advertise. ."-Boyce's Hus
Ylar