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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-06-02

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and only durable wall coating,
entirely different from all kali
somines. Ready for use in
white or twelve beautiful tints
- by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BASTINE for walls and CELL
ings, because it is pure, clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in five-pound pack
ages, with full directions.
LII kalsomines are cheap, tenn
porary preparations made from
\ whiting, chalks, clays, etc,
and stuck on walls with de-
caying animal glue. ALABAS-
\ TINE is not kalsomine.
= EWARE Of the dealer who
saws he can sell you the Same
thing" as ALABASTINE or
something just as good" He
is either not posted or IS try
y ing to deceive you.
ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINES de-
mands, he may not realize the
damage you will surfer oy a
kalsomine on your walls
( ENSIBLE dealers will not buy
\ q lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infrineement. Alabastine. co.
own right to make wall coat
y ing to mix with cold water.
INTERIOR WALLS Of
every schoolhouse should be
coated only with pure durable
ALABASTINE. It safeguards
health. Hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work.
NJ BUYING ALABAST1NE, see
that packages are properly Ia
beled. Beware of large four
pound package ligh hit kalso-
mine offered to customers as
a fivc-pOund package.
- I1TSANCE of wall paper Is OBJ
Waited by ALABASTINE. 1t
can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings, brick or can
vas. A child can brush 1t OH.
1t does not rub or scale of.
ESTABLISHED in favor. Shun
all limitations. Ask paint dealer
or druggist for tint card. Write
for "Alabastine Era" free, to
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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-06-02
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
q SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
For sale by all Druggists. SOC. per bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20
THE JUBILEE CONCERT.
A Great Orchestral and Choral Pro-
gram at Convention Hail.

While there are to be many pleasant fea-
lures connected with the peace jubilee
there will be none that will give more pleas
ure than the concert to be given next
Friday evening at Convention Hall. The
music committee Of the peace jubilee has
labored hard in behalf of this concert and
has selected with care two of the ablest
directors in the city, Mr.. Herman Rake
mann and Mr.. William Waldecker. Mr..
Rakemann, who is to direct the orchestra
is well known among music lovers in this
city, both as yiolinist and as a director,
and for this occasion he has been given
carte blanche in selecting his men for the
orchestra Of sixty musicians. The chorus,
under the direction of Mr.. William Wa
decker, promises to be a surprise; il will
number 800 voices, and, as the committee
has had the assistance of all the prominent
vocal teachers and choir directors in the
city, the result is that it has gathered
in all of the crack singers In this city. Mr..
Waldecker himself states that he has never
had the pleasure of conducting such a fine
chorus, The program, which will be an
nounced later, will consist of instrumen tai
numbers and also choral numbers, with
orchestral accompaniment
As an added feature the magnificent dec
orationS are to remain In the hall from the
revelries that take place the night before,
and the public will not only hear one Of the
most enjoyable concerts ever given in this
the pleasure of viewing the beautiful dec
orations. The price of admission has been
made popular one, 80 cents TO all parts of
the hall, and the tickets are now on sale
at Sanders & Stayman'S music store, and
also by members of the chorus and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In yesterdays Star appeared an article
entitled Colonel Maus ordered to San
Francisco in which you say that his
friends consider his transfer from Wash
lnston to San Francisco as being I'm the
nature of reprimand by the War Depart-
ment Tor his conduct in the Spanish war"
Permit me to say that his friends hold
just the contrary opinion.
The facts are that the anpoiptr,ep+ ~,
captain Maus as lieutenant colonel in the
inspector generals corps raised him above
the rank OF officers eligible for his former
duty as aid to The major general com
manning IN time of peace, and long before
Ihe report OF the Wade court his friends
knew that he would be assigned to duty
elsewhere
ms assignment to such important duty
mas no possible connection with the finding
of that court, unless to .exhibit the conn
Ience OF the War Department in this Of
ncer IN spite of what was said of him in
the finding Of the court.
May 20, 1888 JOHN SIDNEY WEIR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20
short Story Club.

The Short Story Club held Its regular
meeting Tuesday evening, when the follow
ing program was rendered: Piano solo, Mrs
Clifford Howard; story. Judge Frog" Mrs
H. B. Sperry: baritone solo, Mr. G. A
Clark; reading, Mark Twain's Description
of European Guides" by Mrs. Howard
essay, Landmarks of Literature Miss M
C. Bennett; short story, contributed by Mrs
Jenkins and read by Mrs. Lockwood: Spring
Poetry few lines each by the following
members: Mr.. and Mrs. Case, Mrs. Metcalf
Mrs Beali, Mr.. Agnew Mr.. Whitaker, Miss
Bennett, Miss Wilmington, Mr.. Ray Mrs
Clark, Mrs. Burt and DIR. Thos Robinson.
The program closed with dialect recitation
by Mrs. Burt. At the previous meeting of
the club DR.. Robinson read the original
story, An Evolvement."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20
ONE IN EVERY FOUR.
ONE PERSON IN EVERY FOUR SUFFERS
FROM Plies

About one person in every four suffers from
some form Of rectal disease. The most common
ana annoying is itching piles Indicated bv warmth
sight moisture and intense. uncomfortable itching
In the parts affected
The usual treatment has been some simple oint
inent or salye, which sometimes gives tcn,porarv
relief, but nothing like a permanent, cure can he
expected from such superficial treatment
Inc only Permanent for itching piles VET
discovered Is the Pyramid Pile Cure not only for
itching piles. hut fer every other form Of niles
"I'nd breeding or protruding The first apnllcntion
tNes instant relief. and the continued use for n
SHORT time causes a permanent removal Of the
juniors or the small Parasites which cause the in
tense itching and discomfort Of telling niles
Many physicians for long time supposed that
The remarkable relief afforded 10y the Pyramid Pile
Cure WAS hecans" 81 supposed 10 contain CO.
'alhe opium or similar drugs, hut such is mo-, tbo
case recent careful analysis Of the remedy
showed II to he absolutely free fy.m anv cocaine
opium or in fact, any poisonous. injurious drugs
whatever. Sold 10y druggists at 80 cents per mack
age. ,.,,,.a q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20

Inc visitation by Grand Patriarch joseph
l. Irwin. accompanied by the officers Of
the Grand EncamT-gr ent. l. O. q. +. 10
MaSenenu Encampment. No. 4 I'm South-
east Washington. was made, last evening
me address Of the evening was delivered
10y TIahd Representative George ". Uline
on "a raTch Odd Fellowship
Brief remarks were made by II Hsr
reH Henry c. Hazard A. r. Varmil-
non. X. A Mclean, d. w Keck. Joseph
Burroughs Peter Il. Ranke. Jas II Rich
ards' Frank d. Seiffert VIM. p Allan.
John H Wood and the grand patriarch
AT the conclusion light refreshments were
An invitation was extended to visit CO.
luInblan Encampment the 2lst Instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20

> LII V VI u u NO Ill 5 u = u
elegant values.
Tonight, s to 10.
Folding Wash Benches, solid hard
wood; size 34XI71.............25 c.
Tonight, + to 10.
Pepper and Salt Shakers, fancy
shapes. with sterling tops. Worth
Tonight, 6 to 10.
500 Market Baskets, strongly
made. IOxrS. ............ sc.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Crystal Glass Table Tumblers. first
quality ................ &c.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Ladies Linen Crash Skirts, full
width and deep hem. Worth 60c-25c.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Ladies fine corded Pique Waists,
in Pink, White and Light Blue; col
ors fast. Worth 98c........49c.
Tonight, 8 to 10.
Ladies superior genuine French
Madras Waists: woven colors. ST .4S
value -75c.
Tonight, E to no.
Ladies fast black cotton Hose, full
regular made-2oc. kind. I23c
Tonight, s to 1U.
Mems fast-black cotton Half Hose,
full seamless. spliced heels and
Tonight, + to 10.
Ladies Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests
low neck and sleeveless. Worth
Tonight, s to 10.
Children's Swiss Ribbed White
Cotton Vests. low neck and sleeve
less Worth &c. Observation-Disclosures &c.
Tonight, 8 to 10.
Extra large and heavy Huck Tow
els ---.-.-....--.... SC.
Tonight, s TO 10.
2IA42 Heavy Linen Towels, hem
med .---.-...-----.. 1886
Tonight, 6 to 10.
25c quality Heavy Unbleached
Turkish Bath Towels. ........I7c.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
I5-inch Bleached Fringed Linen
Napkins, per dozen. .......59c
Tonight, s to 10.
Lavender Cream, per box. SC.
Tonight, s to 10.
Java Rice Powder, per box. .21c.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Ioc. bottles OF Hoyt's Cologne. &C.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Mems Percale Shirts. made with
white neckband and soft finished
bosoms ................. ..IOc
Tonight, 6 to I'D.
Pcrcale Shirts. made open back
and front, sizes TO. IOl and y. $I.OO
value observation-disclosures. roc.
Tonight, G t. no.
Mems Madras and Zephyr Outing
Shirts. $50 value. .z9c.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Odd sizes in Rid Gloves, some
Slightly damaged. Were SIoo and
SI-25 ----.--.--..-..... .25c.
Tonight, s to 10.
Ladies' and Cmldren's Taffeta
Gloves. in colors only. .......5c.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Six and Satin Puff Ties, in all
shades. 25c. quality..........ISc.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Jubilee Hats. red. white and blue.
with stars. .-................ &c.
Tonight, 8 to 10.
Fast Color Cotton Bunting Flags.
already mounted. ............5c.
Tonight, s to 10.
One lot OF extra large size Fast
Color Cotton Bunting Flags, al
ready mounted. exc.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Stamped Linen Scarfs, assorted
patterns -....---..-...-... ..I7c.
Tonight, 6 TO 10.
Stamped Linen Baby Bibs, assort-
cd patterns. ..................3c.
Tonight, s to 10.
Stamped Denim Laundry
Bags Observation-Disclosures.
Tonight, 6 to 10.
Finished Denim Table Covers. I8c.
Tonight, s to 10.
Double Covered Nainsook Dress
Shields NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20

bruto Brown, colored, three years old.
died suddenly at the home of his parents
in Ambush court this morning The child
was taken sick about 10 O'Clock and a phy-
slclan was summoned. Before the latter
arrived death took place and Coroner Carr
was notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20

Henry c. Corder has been appointed by
the District Commissioners a private in the
fire department. vice Thomas Sheahan, re-
moved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20
MARRIED..

BELT-NoRNEli- At 81. Pauls Church Thurs
day, May ~, 1859, Toy the Rev. Alfred Harding
pr EDWARD OLIVER BELT and EMILY
WALKER NORNELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20
BORN.

HOPKINS. At Gaithersburg Nd. Thursday May
10 Is'S 10 Herbert GuioD Hopkins and Fannie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-20

their daughter Ida and Mr.. Frank Wheeler
Mondell, Saturday. May Is Mr. Mondell,
who is assistant commissioner of the gen.
eral land office, is well known in Wash
ington.
Mr.. Columbus w. Thorn, son of Mr.
Charles G.. Thorn of this city. and Miss
Frank A. Reaney Of Philadelphia We're
married last Tuesday afternoon in that city
at the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church,
Rev. DR.. Dana officiating and Mr.. Albert
c. Thorn of this city was best man. The
church was handsomely decorated with
flowers, and the bride was styishly gown
ed in travelling dress of gray cloth. After
the ceremony the couple left for a northern
trip, and when they come to Washington
will be the guests of the groomS parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Thorn I'LL |
street, for while, before going to the Con-
cord to reside.
A surprise party was given last evening
in honor of Miss Rosa B. McGrath of Cap
itol Hill at the residence of Mr. and Mrs
Samuel Marks. Games and dancing filled
the evening and refreshments were served
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Marks, the Misses G. Allan. A
Brooks, NJ. Carroll, B. McGrath, c. Nc
Grath, r. McGrath, NJ. Mccormick, S. Os-
bourne, E. Thorn and Messrs. j. Carroll T.
Diggs, F. Harris, ]. Hughes, W. E. Mat
tingly, ]. Mcmahon, E. Mcmahon, J.
Wright, w. Wright and G. Weschler
Miss Faye Manning daughter of Col. NJ
A. Manning of Talcott, W. Va), who gradu-
ated a few seasons ago at GEORGETOWN
Seminary, l. visiting her schoolmate, Miss
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
Effect of Altitude.

Perhaps in no state of the union
has climate so much to do with the
/. character of the people a in Colo
RADIO. Go into Colorado; climb the
long ascent from the level Of the Mis-
souri,, and then as you emerge from
the train into the handsomely i'm
proved streets. and among the unsur-
passed brick and stone residences Of
Denver. feel your head swim with the
lofty altitude and the rarefied air;
then realize that the miners went on
a mile further into the air, that they
are working and taking out millions
Of dollars of gold to the present day a
mile higher in the air. at Cripple
Creek, at Leadville and a dozen other
places; it will make you pause tc
think what staying powers the pho
neers must have had. Wait a day or
so. until the vertigo has passed away.
and the exhilaration to you
that always comes when you have
climbed a mountain and stood upon
its top and gazed out over a wide
world that expands below you; then
you will begin to feel that electric,
that nervous sureharge, that indom-
liable. interchangeable, almost tow.
ering spirit of elevation that makes
Colorado almost the lireliest, the most
irrepressible, the most determined ele-
men. in the American body, social And
politic.-Aipslee's Magazine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
To Make White Wax.

White wax, hat very useful house
hold article, can be made with a great
deal less trouble than one generally
supposes. The white wax is nothing
more than the yellow after it has
passed through a thorough bleaching
process. This is done by allowing a
thin stream of melted wax to flow
into cold water, by means of which
it gains a resemblance to a thin. wavy
ribbon. The water should be clear to
the transparency of crystal, SO that
there is not the slightest speck which
might imbed itself in the wax as it
hardens. 1t is well to strain the water
through a flannel cloth. The ribbon
like portions of the a on being ex.
posed to the joint action of water and
sunlight gradually lose their yellow
color. and, being remelted, at last as
sumo the appearance of bleached wax.
Chicago Evening News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
WITHOUT BUTTER OR EGGS
How to Make n Very PalatabIe Cake
in the Most Economical
Manner.

At this season of the year. when both
eggs and butter are high in price. one
with a limited purse feels that it is
necessary to economic in these mat
tiers. \ delicious cake can be made
without either the eggs which are gen.
orally needed to make a good cake or
the butter. using lard in its place. To
make this cake. cream one cupful of
graduated sugar and half a cupful of
sweet lard: add slowly n cupful of fresh
b~uttermilk. mixing thoroughly while
you do so. Sift into another cakebowl
two cupfuls of -four with one teaspoon
full of soda. n heaping t~easpoonful Of
powdered cloves, one of powdered cin-
and one of nutmeg. or as much
as you desire. (These spices complete
" hide whatever taste the lard might
otherwise leave.) Repeat this sitting
two or three times. When this is ac-
complished add these dry ingredients
to the creameG sugar, lard and BUTTER
milk. stirring until a fine. smooth. bat
ter is attained. Now add. if you desire,
a cupful of r~aisins. although the cake is
very good without them. Turn into an
old-fashioned round cake tin well
creased, and bake in a moderate oven
for almost an hour. or until the cake is
done, which is determined by its part
ing from the sides of the pan. Take the
pan of cake from the oven and set it as
it is in a larger pan of cold water until
the cake is thoroughly cooled. This
cake is better served the day it is made
than if it is kept. 1t does not improve
with age, as some loaf cakes do. This
rule has been thoroughly tried, and is
an excellent one. More spices can be
added, such as mace and ginger, if de-
sired.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
HUMOROUS

VII Soon Be Heard.!PoFter, calm
Q cab" with or without, sir?" "Ehr'
~Horse OF auto, sir?"-Cleveland Plain
DealeE.
"As we get older we think less Of
ourselves That's because we've had
time to get thoroughly well acquaint-
ed."@St. Louis Republic.
She-"I can sympathize with you. I
was married once myself" He--But
you weren't married to . WOMAN
Cincinnati Enquirer
A Sure Sign-"Those people next
door are newly married" How do you
know?" Il see the husband helping
withthe housework"-Ohio State Jour
nal.
The Enthusiast-"BeautifuIt EK-
quisite! Her voice has matchless TIM
be!" The Realist-"Timbre? Il
sounds to me like a whole sawmiIl."-
Philadelphia Record
Yeast-"WiIl these automobiles go
either way?" Crimsoubeak-"Oh, yesy
1 knew a fellow who got me-. 1t came
home last week on credit, and this week
it went back."-Yonkers Statesman.
Mrs. Housewife-"And SO you have
fully decided to be married, Bridget
Have you considered that marriage is a
very serious thing?" Bridget-"Yes-
mum. I've been watching you and Mr.
Notwithstanding Journal.
"Asrree in japan costs only 20 cents"
said cary Walker, who had been read
ing tie scrap of newspaper which a
kind l~,useheeper had wrapped around
a "handout." What good is that to
us?"demanded Tired Thompson, when
part of the road from her to Japan is
covered with water miles deep?"-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
BITS OF FEMININITY.
Principal Features of the Latest
Costumes for Fashions
Followers.

Artificial flowers play a very impor-
tant part among the new evening
gowns. None but the very pest are
used.
\ long polonaise of crepe de chine
over an embroidered satin skirt is a
very striking combination.
Charming evening coats are the long
black satin affairs lined with white
or light-colored satin and trimmed
with fur.
Stitching ard fringe are the two
dominant notes in present Paris fash
ions. Silk and satin and even velvet
frocks show bands of stitched cloth
Cor trimming.
White cloth guipure over pale gray
silk makes n very stunning yet dainty
gown: this material is used over cloth
quite as much as silk.
The old-fashiored neck chain. with
a locket attached. is beginning TO ap-
Fear along with the small miniatures
which are SO sTart a part of the pres
ent toilet.
Long transparent sleeves which are
still much worn with dinner gowns
are made of one color over another.
Violet chiffon is used under white
lace: white mousseline de sole under
black Brussels net. and black chiffon
under white net.
Tan crepe de chine is. next to black,
decidedly the most elegant gown OF
the season.-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
WROTE HIS OWN ELopEMENr.
The shabby Trick Played by . Il
Paul Reporter On His
Friend.

"You can all talk about your hard
luck stories, but / have the only real
one in the bunch" remarked the new
reporter as he bit the end off a 5
picious-looking black cigar and tipped
his chair back against the wall.
Fire away" was the request of the
little group of pencil pushers seated
about the Office waiting for the arrival
of their chief.
After lighting the dark mystery the
new man started.
"Well," be said, lit was about a year
ago when 1 was doing police on an after
noon paper in St. Paul. 1 had a friend
who was working on a morning sheet,
and we were room-mates. He was a
pretty good sort of fellow and we were
quite chummy. When l was broke he
paid my bills, and vice versa. My ROOM
mate had one bad trait-he was ter
ribly in love. The girl was the daughter
of a wealthy old man. district judge.
beautiful home, ace high in society and
all that sort of thing, you know.
Couldn't think of letting his only girl
tie up with a common newspaper re-
porter. and when he found out that
the girl was kind of stuck on my friend
he made her chop off on receiving the
fellow.
"Of course, as is always the case, this
only made matters worse, and one day
my pal told me in confidence that they
were going to elope and asked me to be
best man. l said 1 would, and we made
all preparations. The prospective
groom was a little shy financially that
week. so l let him have enough stuff to
buy the wedding ring. The elopement
went off as Slick as a whistle. Girl and
a friend met us at depot and We took a
train to a little town in Wisconsin.
where a preacher named ~Snodgrass did
the deed. and did it n two, three, in
a very able manner. We caught IN
afternoon train home and nobody was
will out. The morning afterward my
city editor told me that he understood
I knew something about a recent elope-
ment and to make a couple of columns
out of it for a picture story. 1 knew
that the story would put my friend in
a hard position and would hurt the girl
and felt honor bound to refuse. I
needed my job and did the refusing in
the most demure and apologize man
ner hat your humble servant knew
how. But his lordship wouldn't stand
for my talk and said:
"sYou write fine Sfory or oct
81 got"
SIS that your hard luck story? ," asked
the hotel man, disgustedly.
Its coming-the hard luck part Of
it." the police reporter answered.
"When my roommate found out that
/ had lost my place for sure he hustled
down to my ex-chief, wrote up the
elopement story himself and got my
job. Now, boys. wasn't that pretty
miserable billiards." Washington
Post.