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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-11-08

| acas the proudcst lad In Whttby.
yet had always been told that every
alchemist had sold himself to satan,
| argued that Inez was not to be blam-
ed for her fathers sins, and In the end
Alec agreed with me.
After that night | never had any
more disagreement with him on the
subject OF my lovemaking. Inez fairly
laughed and sang herself into his good
graces She had the sweetest voice
ever heard. and as she sat in n corner
by the fire and sang us quaint little
sea songs that her nurse, Ann CARAT,
had taught her | wondered whether
the mermaldens that the old sailors oe
the Angel spoke OF were one-half so
sweet and pretty as my own little
Spanish sweetheart.
"Why. Jack" said Alec as we walked
home from her house, "she Is hardly a
Spaniard at all. except for her black
hair and eyes. No Whltby girl could
have sung those English sea songs
with prettier accent than she did"
mo Whitby girl could have sung
them half 80 we'll" | answered warm
ly, "and, as for her being English, her
nurse has seen to that. Dame CARAT
hates Spain almost as much as you do,
and she won't allow Inez to speak a
word OF Spanish in her hearing"
"Well, she's n sweet girl, Jack, and
I'm glad OF It for your sake. It's a
pity, though, that her father Is Span
lard"
| said nothing In reply to this, for, to
tell the truth, | was not much more In
love with the surly Don Miguel than
was Alec. BY and by, as we walked,
Alec began to hum tune, and after a
short time he sang the words too 1t
was the last song Inez had sung to US,
and | remember the chorus went like
this:
Then. ah. for the cruel creeping waves.
With their clay cold lips OF spray;
But. hi. for the merry dancing waves
! That with the sunbeams playl
"Take care, Alecw | said, with q
laugh You'll be falling In love with
Inez yourself"
mo, no, Jack; like her, II is true
but I'll never be a rival to my sworn
shipmate."
Nevertheless when ! said Good
night" TO him and turned In at my ia
Tiers gate heard him go singing
down the road, and the words that
came floating up the breeze to me
sounded susplciously familiar. II seem
ed to me that what he sang was:
Ill., for the merry dancing wayesi
And the tune, at any rate. was the
same.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-11-08

in another corner suddenly boiled over
and the liquid fell. kissing. on to the
charcoal embers. A cloud of steam
rose into the air, and at the sight my
overstrained nerves could bear the ten
sion no longer, and | uttered sharp
cry. The SpanIard heard ii, and IL
made him start involuntarily. Some OF
the decoction in the vessel he was hold
ing SplGshed over and burned his hand
With yell of pain he let the vessel
fall. and the precious essence was spill
ed on the floor, over which it ran in an
oily stream, burning with a blue, sui
phurous flame. He looked up at the
window. saw our white scared faces
peering at him, and with another yell
(of rage this time) he snatched up a
sword that was lying ON a table and
made rush for the door.
Fly, Jack. fyl He'll murder your
cried lneZ as she pushed me away
from the window.
snatched a hurried kiss from her
and 1ed, and Alec with me.
Down the lane we ran with all the
guel hard on our heels We gained on
him slightly and. taking advantage of
the darkness. doubled and crouched
down under the side of haystack. He
did not see our maneuver, and we
breathed more freely as the sound of
his footsteps grew fainter in the dis
tance
"A near shave, thatp' l said as we
made over some fields to avoid meeting
the Spaniard as he returned.
Yes" replied Alec, but why did
you rum"
For the same reason as you did, l
suppose" ! answered. somewhat sur
lily.
"Afraldg"
"Yes. afraid. What of itY
"It isn't like John Topp."
John Topp fears no man." | said
sharply, but the devil won't tackle"
Jack. your superstition is childish"
said Alec gravely. "An angry Spaniard
was the only devil could see."
Then. for the matter of that, why
did you run?"
Partly because you did,"
"Thanksi And the other reason?
The angry Spaniard, eh?" | said, with
q sneer.
Yes, Jack, the angry Spaniard."
Then which Of us is the coward, I'd
like to know-you or 1? l run from
the devil. and I'm not ashamed to own
it; you run from a man because he's
angry and has a sword in his hand,
and apparently you are not ashamed to
own that"
THAT was not my reason" said Alec.
''No? Then what was it? Surely a
very cunning one, for l quite fail to
see it," 1t was my turn now, thought.
He's your sweetheart's father" re-
piled Alec simply.
/ stopped dead. Alec" / said, 81
give you leave to hit me as hard as you
like, straight from the shoulder, here
on my blundering, stupid mouth "a
straight left handler, mindl And /
promise you l won't return the blow"
mo, thanks" replied Alec, with a
laugh.
II wish you would" answered PEN
itently. II deserve 1t for venturing
to speak of cowardice and Alec Ireland
in the same breath. Can you forgive
meY
"Of course l do" sid =. with an
other laugh, and he wc1i6n't let me
say another word about ~ i saw.
tives of pure chivalry, 1t Is hard that
his own sworn shlpmate should accuse
him of cowardice. | was thoroughly
ashamed of myself, and even now the
only excuse can make for my disloyal
suspicious is that the fearsome scene
we had witnessed in the alchemists
laboratory had so scared me that l did
not rightly know what ! was saying.
It's a thin excuse, though, at the best.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
THE TIPER's COAL co9sUHPTION.
From Engineering

From Engineering
The efficiency Of the steam turbine motor for
the propulsion Of such craft as torpedo boat de-
stroyers has been amply demonstrated, first
with the little Turbinia, and more particularly
by the Viper which has passed through her
official steam trials under the direction Of the
Admiralty officials with pronounced success IN
every respect, attaining three hours trial
the satisfactory speed Of S3S3S knots. More
could probably have been done, but this mor3
than satisfied the contract conditions. The only
point remaining to settle had reference 10 the
economy of the steam turbine in comparison
with the reciprocating engine; and the results
could not be determined the only measure for
fair comparison is th4 consumption per hour
for given speed.
On a three hours trial at 3l1lS knots the
Viper burned S.S6 tons of coal per hour or
1886 pounds, and on a three hours trial at
50 S;5S knots the consumption was 23,6S3 pounds
per hour The AIbatrOss which was built and
engined by MesSrs. ThOTnycr1ft. Is the only de-
stroyer with reciprOcatng engines which has on
official trials made a speed approaching 10 THAI
of the Viper. and here the speed was 3I392
knots, with the engines developing to- lndl-
Gated horse power The displacement OF the
Albatross is 3S41A tons, and Of the Viper 80
tons: while the coal consumed per hour Tor
81 .552 knots for the former was lI4t4 pounds.
and for Bills knots of the latter 1880 pounds
so that here is q fair basis of comparison WhIch
requires no comment The 30 knot drstroyeFs.
with reciprocatiug engines, consume about
Is 100 pounds per hour. this result beng l'3
mean Of fort y-five boats.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

Delicias Say, Jimmy" he called. do you re-
member tn little Mexican girl you saw out here
last year-th time you pulled tn extra. bringn
soldiers"
The one that was lookin' so lonesome while
you were huggin' the old man?" answered
Jimmy. Why. yes: what's become of her%'
She doesn't get lonesome that way any more"
Evans replied, gTinnng sheepishIy. slip on
your best clothes an deadhead out here to-
morrow. an you'll see her become Mrs Evans"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
PUTTING IT DELIC4TELT.

From The Chicago Tribune.
George" said Mrs. Ferguson. as they "-ln went IN
TO dinner I wish you would tell Benny III SUM-
way SO it will not offend him. that he takes 100
much sugar in his coffee 1t ism good lur hlih'
and I know his mother wouldn't allow II. -.
Benny" said Mr.. Ferguson a rev IlIiiL' ga, @ > >
--ter. turning to the young nephew VINO was
visiting him. you don't mix quite enough eolies
with your sugar"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
THE CHILDREN OF THE FOAM.
BY ": wILFRED CAMPBELL.

BY ". wILFRED CAMPBELL
In the wild October dawning
When the heavens angry awning
Leans 10 lakewood bleak and drear.
And along the black. wet lodges.
Under icy, caverned edges
Breaks the lake in maddened fear,
And the woods in shore are moaning.
Then you hear our weird intOning,
Mad. late children Of the year;
Ride we, ride We, ever home,
Lost, white children of the foam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Gpuhcllmen. but strenuously objected to Mr.
1oiuen taxing any part in the count This
contention was sustained by the chair
, me count having been made ii was found
that poth Holden and Guista had received
the same number of votes. with one ir
regular vote for the latter gentleman
thrown out and which gave the former one
majority. Upon that ticket the mann. of
Gulsta appeared twice. for long and short
term Mr. Ralston argued that the ballot
was regular and that there was no ouesiiou
as TO whom the voter intended his ballot
10 De cast for. Mr.. Ralston also argued
tHat as Mr.. Holden was one of the Judges
OF erection he was not entitled to act in
deciding his own case.
MI rogers. for the contestee stated that
tne ballot was irregular. for the reason thar
Mr. Gulstas name appeared for two of
noes ana that If one was to surmise the in
tentlons of the voter he certainly desired
to do as much as possible for his friend
ana vote for the long term for which Mr.
IuiSta was not candidate. He further
CANNED there was no irreguarty or fraud
SHOWN and that in consequence Mr.
Hoiden's right as judge could not be aues-
toned. 49,
After hearing the arguments the board
went into executive session and il was
nearly midnight before an agreement WIS
reached, which ordered a new election in
the third ward for the short term council-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
A DECLINE NOTED.
Deaths Past Week Less Than Those of
Week Previous.

Week Previous.
There was a decline in the number of
deaths during the past week Of more than
10 per cent as compared with that of the
week before. The mortality was LOG. as
compared with 127, and the annual death
rate fell from % Al per 1000 to 1870. that
for the whites being 1892 and for the col
ored 800. The principal features Of the
health conditions of the week were de-
cline from II deaths from heart disease to
.. and from 10 cases Of consumption to g.
There We're 3 fatal cases OF whoop1ng cough,
8 of measles and l of smallpox.
AT the close of last report there were
cases of smallpox under trea tment: during
the week 5 new cases developed, l died and
l was discharged cured, leaving IL cases in
hospital.
OF diphtheria there were 81 cases In quar-
antine at the close of last report. During
the week new cases occurred and 26 were
discharged, leaving % cases In isolation in
fifteen premises.
There were Is cases Of scarlet fever in
quarantine by the last report. During the
week "a new cases developed and II were
discharged. leaving 81 cases. with warning
cards in forty-six premises.
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were: Temperature Of the
air, 70.4 degrees; relative humidity. 1886 and
barometer. 1871 There were BIG inches of
rainfall. with southerly winds averaging
six miles per hour. The highest degree of
the thermometer was "a degrees on the 18th,
and lowest 53 degrees on the 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Death of Mrs. Ann l.. WiI.on-A
Fugitive Boy.


Mrs. Ann L. WILSON, an old resident Of
Georgetown, died yesterday at her resi-
dence, 1888 32d street. The deceased was
afflicted with heart trouble and had been
failing for several months She was the
widow of the late Noble Hurdle one of the
oldest residents fsthis section who claim
ed the credit of shaking the hand of every
President of the United States from WASH
ington down to the time of his death Mrs
Wilson leaves no children, but Is survived
by two sisters, Mrs. c. II. Demar and Mrs
DR.. kleinschmdt. A brother of the late
husband of Mrs. Wilson resides in New
Zealand.
Frank Parker coored, twenty-nine years
of age, who lives on Grace street, became
mixed up in a family row last evening with
his mother-n-law. Martha Harris The
mother-in-law started after him with
fiatiron, it is said. and he struck her with
his fist, knocking her down. Policeman
McGill Grove took him into custody. and
this morning he was in the Police Court.
He was sent to jail for fifteen days in de-
fault of fine Of So.
William Franklin FAINT. aged eleven, was
taken to the station last evening by
Policeman Haney. and held on a charge
OF being fugitive from Nis parents. The
boy was at Cabin John bridge yesterday
and was driven away from the place. He
went later to Glen Echo, where his actions
attracted attention. and he was taken in
charge by one of the employees Of the place
and brought to Georgetown on car and
turned over to a policeman. He gave his
address as I'd street northeast This
morning the boy stated that he ran away
from the Industrial Home School yester-
day, and communication with Mrs. Kate
Barlow revealed the fact that the state
ment was true, but that the boy was not
wanted at the school. He occasioned con-
siderable trouble. had run away several
times and the trustees had decided to re-
fuse him admission. His parents. who
were notified last evening Of the detention
of the son. sent colored man over to the
station this morning, who took charge Of
the fugitiye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
The Woodward &LothroD'
Sewing Machines.

The ball bearings in the new
model of the Woodward & Lothrop
Sewing Machines make them run
50 per cent lighter than any machines
not so fitted Forty accurately
ground and carefully hardened steel
balls are arranged in the stand to
reduce the friction to the minimum.
The Woodward & Lothrop Sew
ing Machines are thoroughly up-to-
date in Improvements; OF splendid
construction, and have the Wood
ward 4 Lothrop guarantee to assure
you of perfect satisfaction.
Price, $500.
More elaborate cabinet work and
added attachments make the ma
chine cost more. The finest costs
$500.
We have the Hand Machines,
easily moved from place to place, and
they do perfect work.
Price, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Fatalities by Lightning.
From the Chicago Tribune.

The Electrical Review says that "the
chances of death by lightning are so small
as to be utterly negligible" Having made
this comforting assurance it then proceeds
to upset it all by the statement that the
lightning rod has no more influence over
the course Of lightning than the color of
the paint on our houses. 1t offers little
consolation to the timid in cities by the
statement that lin places where the popu-
lation is entirely concentrated and the
buildings are close together the fatal re-
suits of lightning are practically nil. 1t is
In the country districts where trees are
abundant and houses frequently surround
ed by them, that fatal accidents more fire.
quently occur" Notwithstanding its cock
sure remarks about negligible chances"
is is questionable whether the Electrical
Review, by emphasizing the worthlessness
of all protection. will not increase the tim
idity of that large number of persons who
are made miserable every time thunder
storm occurs. 1t will not add to their
happiness to know that thirtytwo persons
have already been killed by lightning since
January /. although the season of fatality
has hardly begun. If none of the existing
devices for protection is of any avail the
electrical experts should provide some
which are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
The "XXth Century"
Ice Cream Freezer

freezes cream without the help of
any one-makes it light and fluffy
and just as fine as if you had churned
it yourself. The bucket is indurated
fiber; very hard and perfect non
conductor-holds the cold, that's the
secret.
Not as costly, either, as other
freezers.
See it work and try bit.
Housefurnishing Dept.-Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Special
$500 per pair.

Women's Io-inch Bicycle and
Rainy-day Boots OF Russia calf and
black dongola kid; also Infants
Moccasins and Soft Sole Shoes in
great variety
Also Tuliettes for women. These
make an elegant and comfortable
shoe for house or street wear.
Chocolate shade, S. 50 a pair.
Black, $500 pair.
Shoes shined free.
fr,I a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
NEW ELECTION ORDERED.
Result of Contest for Seat In Hyatts
VILE Council.

VILE Council.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md. May %, 1900.
The mayor and town council met last
evening at the office of Justice Carr. The
entire evening was taken up with the Hol-
den-Guista election contest, the former gen.
tleman having received a majority of one
vote In the third ward for councilman
for short term.
Before the meeting was called to order
the room was crowded with citizens. Mr..
Jackson H. Ralston app aared for Mr.. Guista
and Mr.. ]. C. Rogers, town counsel. for
Holden. Mr.. Ralston asked that a recount
of the ballots be made by the board of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

said Mr. Clark, in conclusion, about fif-
teen per cent Of the scholars being pure
negroes. I anticipate, however, the intro
duction Of the color question there. and its
introduction will probably come when the
people exercise the right of suffrage. The
mulattoes, who are quite numerous in the
island. desire to be classed as of the white
race"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
DOES COFFEE AGREE Wu1TH YOU

II not drink Grain O-made from pure grains. A
lady writes: Tie nrst time l made Grain-O did
not like it. but after using 1t for one week nothing
ishes and feeds the system. The children can drink
It freely with great benefit It Is the strengthening
substance Of pure grains. Get q package today
from your grocer, follow the directions In making
II and you Will have q delicious and healthfu table
beverage for ID and younG. 1Sc. and 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
The d. A. r.. Memorial Building.

In the Senate. yesterday afternoon Mr..
Scott called I'D Senate bill 2237, setting
aside the reservation formerly occupied by
the Rawlins statue for the erection Of
memorial building for the use of the Ma
tional Society of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution. Mr.. Chandler OBJ
jected to the consideration of the bill. and
it went over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Suit Cases.
Alligator Bags.

Two very special values. as follows:
Real CowhiIe Olive Suit Cases with cloth lining.
Inside strap. hest brass locks, strap bolts, and
all parts rivete-l-
22-inch, SAYS each.
24-inch. $500 each.
This is probably the best value
ever offered in a suit case
Real Hornback Alligator Club
Bags, with full leather lining. inside
pocket and best trimmings.
I2-inch, $3.50 each.
I3-inch, S3.S5 each.
14-inch. S4Io each.
15-inch, 81 so each.
I6-inch, $500 each.
I7-inch, S5.25 each.
1S-inch, S575 each.
This is the first time a genuine
Hornback Alligator Bag has been Of
fered at such low price.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Returned.

From the Chicago News.
Larry-"Dempsey threw a brick at Casey"
Denny-''Phwat did Casey do?"
Larry-"He took it up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

The Chicago Goes Into Dry Dock.
The Chicago. Admiral Schley's flagship,
has gone into dry dock at Rio to be clean
ed and make some minor repairs to her
machinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Wonnen's
Fine OXfordS.

Our new line OF fine quality Ok
ford Ties, made up in the best man
ner. of the best material and on the
newest shape last. are exclusive in
every particular. They comprise the
very latest leathers-Patent Calf,
Russia Cali, Box Calf, Wax Calf,
Patent Ideal Kid, Nici Kid and
Bright Dongola Some have patent
leather tips, others tips OF same. We
show them with the welted soles for
street wear; also with the light turn
soles for house and carriage wear.
Special
wntnen's Dark Chocolate and Wei Kid Oxfor'ls.
with solos and square edges, perfect fit ing
sloe-onc that fits in al the heel and will not cape
the side. These guarantee. in every partirlI-
lar AMI they the best value obtainablc for the
Iiic"-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
White Goods
Depart

Every desirable sort of White
Goods produced for the present sea-
son is here in most liberal assortment.
Charming and dainty effects especial
ly adaptable for graduation and COM
mencement gowns in pleasing va
riety
1000 yards Fanny White Piques- white. in a
number of pretty figured effects suit able for dresses
ard shirt waists.
25c. yard. Regularly SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Imported Mohair Swsses. embroidered with col
orei silks In spots and various figured effects 80 to
A inches wide. Very handsome goods
SOC. to SI.75 yard.
See Window DisrIay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
For Women and Children.

Mating Department.
Our Direct importation of
japanese Mattings,
Japanese Beaded Portieres,
Japanese Porch Blinds,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

OF the best Handmade Opaque and Scotch Holland Cloths Harris
horn rollers used exclusively Estimates cheeruy furnished
Seppnifs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Pofcn seats.
Japanese Mainss 10 yards to the roll to $1,000 roll
Beaded Iorere and pretty effects, $50 each
Japanese Straw Porch Seats. we'll made SC each
Madagascar Porch Seats, odd and
$500 each.
frr
Evening star., 1900-12-04
THE ROOT BILL AMENDED.
Changes Made by the HOnse Mflftary
Com IN nfttee.

The bill reported by the House military
committee today is the Root bill amended.
Most Of these changes have been reported
TWO sections were added to the bill today,
the first OF which. is mea mt to cover the case
of General Shafter- and the last of General
Fitzhush Lee and James H. Wilson. These
sections are:
al. That the President is hereby author
lied to select from the retired list of the
army an officer not above the rank CT brig
adler general, who may have distinguished
himself during the war with Spain in COM
mand o. separate army and to appoint
by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate. the officer so selected to be major
general L. s. A, with the pay and allow
alices established by law for officers of that
grade on the retired list.
~. That the President is authorized to
select from the brigadier generals of volun-
teers. two volunteer officers without regard
to age and~appoint them brfgadier generals,
u. s A, for the purpose OF placing them
upon the retired list
Other amendments are: The increase Of
the officers Of artillery shall be in propor-
ton to the Increase of the humber of men
The adJutant general shall have the rank
OF major general during the active service
OF the present incumbenti and therea ster
the rank of brigadier general
The age limit for appointment to staff no.
sitions is stricken out.
The surgeon general is, authorized in
emergencies to appoint as MANY contract
surgeons as may be necessary