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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

From the Ladies Home Journal.
While the actress IS on the stage her
maid has carefully laid out the gown that
is to be put on. with all its accessories.
The dresses are made with a view to celer-
ity Hardly anything Is left to be fastened
on. Knots Of ribbon, draped sashes. pieces
of jewelry. even corsage bouquets. are at
tached beforehand, in case there IS not a
minute TO spare. A very modish and COM
plete evening gown with everything be-
longing to IT may be a single construction.
The maid inspects ii carefully to see that
II Is in complete good order, and deposits
II on d chair. Close by she places the
shoes. stockings ard whatever of MILL
merry is to be Worn. When the actress
comes in she is deftly relieved Of the gown
which the audience has last seen her in.
Next she sits before her mirror. and, If
there is need OF great haste. makes what
ever Encouragement of hair or headdress
is necessary while the maid takes off the
shoes and stockings Under the latter are
different ones already on. BY the time
that the second pair Of shoes are buttoned
the couture IS readjusted- Then the actress
stands up and the new dress is adjusted in
q jiffy. If the change has had TO be made
while act is in progress it may have
occupied no more than live or six minutes
But that is exceptional. If done between
acts. with ten minutes allowed to il, the
Job has no appearance OF furious speed,
SO thoroughly is 1t prearranged-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
ST SDAY ORDINANCE.
Citizens of Falls Church to Vote on
the Proposition.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
FALLS CHURCH, Va. April IL, 1900
At the last meeting of the town council
an ordinance was adopted making 1t unlaw-
fuI for any person to sell unsound provi-
sions or meats. under penalty Of impris-
onment and fine. The council also voted TO
submit the question OF a repeal of the Sum
day ordinance, prohibiting traffic on Sun
day, to vote of the people at the Nav
election. Should the ordinance be repealed
the state law on the subject, which is even
more stringent than the ordinance will
remain In force. under which the penalty
for selling soda water and other drinks on
Sunday is a fine of not less than SO nor
more than 500.
The wife of Mr.. b. F. johnson. a we'll
known farmer living near Langley. died
this morning, after long Illness
AT the meeting of Falls Church Lodge
No. II, l. o. o. F., last night Mr. C. F,
Mankin was elected A member of the board
OF trustees and Mr.. Ii. A. D. Crocker imam
cial secretary, 10 fill vacancies caused by
the resignation Of Mr.. George W, Hawx-
hurst.
Mr.. j. W. Seay has commenced the erec-
ton of dwelling on the corner of Mamie
avenue and Great Falls street
Tne public library of the town was opened
this week with the first installment of 300
books. W wv
The wedding of Miss Edith o. Merriseld
and Rev. A. B. Schmarvonian will take
place Tuesday night in the Congregational
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

The power plant of the Paris exposition
has chimney 2S9 feet high, 26 feet Is be-
low the surface of the ground and 263 feet
is above the ground. The foundation rests
upon an oak piling capped with a concrete
block SO feet in diameter and feet thick.
Upon this is built a truncated cone of ma
~ feet in diameter at the top, and Is feet
inches high. Into the hollow space in it's
interior opens the tunnels conveying the
smoke and gases from the various boiler
plants. Above the ground line the chimney
consists of a pedestal 521a feet high, shaft
Ut fe"t high and a capital % feet high.
The chimney is built OF white brIci. or.isl-
mented with bands, lozenges, crosses, ETC..
in red, black and enameled brick. On the
whole the smokestack Is most excellent
from an architectural point Of view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
NO PAIN, THRILLING EX=
PENSE.
A SIMPLE, HARMLESS REMEDY FOR THE
CURE OF PILES


CURE OF PILES
A person contracts cold, pneumonia rheuma-
tlsm and pleurisy from exposure; dyspepsia and
liver troubles from dietary and the causes of
most diseases easily traceabie but although
piles and rectal troubles are common as any of
these. the cause is obscure
Niole Mt exerian, In lifting sometimes produces
them and sedentary occupation is by some sup
posed to be a predisposing cause, but as a rule
piles and rectal troubles appear without apparent
I,rGvOcatOn.
There are many pile s4lves and ointments which
give temporary relief, and when these fall the
patient. IL he anord the expense and is willing
10 take the risk, has resource a surgical opera
ton. Bnt there is remedy which gives iInme-
date relief and the regular OF which Will bring
about permanent cure and that is The we'll knnynn
Pyramid Pile Cure.
In long Standing cases the Pyramid has proven to
be the only cure except dangerous and exceeding
ly painful surgical operation and its advantages
over any kind OF operation many. as IT is
painless causes no Interference with daily occupa
ton and being in the form Of a supTository is
always Convenient and ready for use
The Pyramid Pile Cure Is effective combine
tiOn, Of soothing oils and antisepttc acids II con-
tains no cocaine or nerve-destroying opiates and
unlike most pile saives, contains bi-chorde of
mercury nor any poisonous. injurious drug OF any
kind.
All druggists sell the Pyramid Pile Cure at 80
cents for complete treatment Of the suppositories
\ little book on cause an5 of piles will be
mailed free By addressing Pyramid Drug Co..
Marshall, Mich II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
A Natural Inference,

From the New Lppincott.
A teacher Of music in one Of the public
schools Of the south desired to impress the
pupils with the meaning Of the signs "f''
and "ff'' in song they were about to sing.
After explaining that "f'' meant forte he
said: "Now. children, II f. means forte,
what does IF mean?"
Silence reigned for a moment and then he
was astonished to hear bright little fellow
shout
"Eightyi'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

i whispered around that a crack had been
discovered in the beautiful vase, which, of
course, would have cut its value in two. 1t
did not take long for the gossip to reach the
ears of the players engaged in silent battle.
Half a dozen would-be winners jumped to
their feet and rushed to where the vase
was standing to ascertain the truth of the
rumor. Happily for their peace of mind
and their present games, there was nothing
in 1t.
The continental press have objected to the
prizes in this tourney for several reasons.
The first priZa IS relatively too large, the
number of prizes is too few for the number
asked to take part, and the value is much
smaller than recent first-class Journeys.
The Russian national tourney, which has
been in progress for some time past, closed
a few days since. 1t Is quite a surprise
that Tschigorin did not take first place,
but had to divide that and second place
with Levin, each having won 14i2 and lost
3la games.
The Italians commence national tour
ney next week.
One of the prettiest games played In the
cable match was that between Voight of
Philadelphia and Lawrence, champion of
the City Of London Club. Mr. V. selected
the Scilian defense, and fairly even po-
sition was brought about Lawrence had
the attack, but could make no Roadway.
His nineteenth move was premature, and
Voigt soon was enabled to completely turn
the tables on his opponent. He won a
pawn. secured control over the open .. B.
file, and Lawrence's position soon became
hopeless After 80 moves 1t became OBJ
vious that the American would win.
Three notes from the Philadelphia Times:
Mr. Mona Lesser's conundrum is: who
would you put on board II
The chief thing in modern chess Is to
watch your clock.
Chicago is looking for trouble on Deco
ration day.
Frank J. Marshall Of New York, who
won his way into the ranks or the mas
tiers last year by winning in fine form the
minor London tourney, has received an in
vitation from the Paris tournament Off
Gals to take part in that contest and will
do so if he can arrange his personal af
fairs. Pillsbury and ShoWalter are the
| other American representatives.
The coming affairs of general Importance
| in the chess world is the cable match be-
tween the students of the American and
English universities booked for the 23d
and 24th of this month, the international
tournament to commence May 10 at Paris
and the telegraph match proposed between
| the principal cities for Decoration day by
the United States Chess Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

The oldest note IN the possession of the
Bank Of England is dated December 10
1000, for f5J5. In the bank library Is a note
for f23 which was not presented for Ill
years. Another Is a note of 11S2 for one
million sterling-this being the only extant
specimen. only four notes for like amounts
having ever been Issued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
Sympathy.



Il see,'' said his friend, that Presiden,
Steyn has moved his capital to Kroon-
stad"
Alas said Ag1Iinaldo; 'he will find that
one may change ones capital without
changing ones luck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

rom the Chicago Tribune.

He describing his journeyings)-"The
leaving Gibraltar, I made my way to Aus
tralia, and from there / went to the dia-
mond mines in South Africa, where I made
my fortune. Then-do you follow me, Miss
Crynkie?"
She with vivid blush)-"To the worlds
end, Mr.. RocksWorthy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
SiciIfan Defense.

Comments by Mr. Kemeny IN philadelphia Ledger.)
ta) Better, perhaps. was QmB2 The text move,
followed by KtxKt. relieves Blacks game
(b) Forced White threatens to win the queen by
B-Kt6. Black could not well play 90, as White
could have followed by P-K5.
tc) A promising move, which, however, does not
succeed.
Id Weakens the king side without obtaining any
advantage. Kt-Q5 stronger II BxEt PxB,
followed by P-B3. If Black. however plays
Ktxkt, then KIRK and Black cannot take QKtP
for P-B4, and both bishops are attacked.
te) Black thus gains decided advantage in po-
sition.
tn Better, perhaps was P-B3.
80 A powerful move which completely demolishes
Whites game.
th) Causes White to snrre Ger. QxR is threaten
ing, well kt-Ii6 Oh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

Soil was brought up from a depth of 800
feet from coal mine in Belgium, and from
Il spreuted weeds of species unknown to
botanists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

From the Chicago Tribune.
Maria, where are the children?'
:'In the other ROOM
well, send them out of the house. I am
going to pull that porous plaster off my
back
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SPORTS OF THE DAY

CONTINUED from Ninth Page.}
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MIR. Loud Joins TaIbert.

Mr.. Loud of California joined Mr.. Tai
bert in protests against some of the bills.
You can laugh 10 scorn my friend from
South Carolina" ne said. II had about
made up my mind to not enter this field
again. because 1t can only break by the
weight of It's own wickedness; and If you
are permitted TO pass sixty or eighty cases
per hour then that fact alone will so
arouse the sentiment of the people of this
country that l believe you ultimately may
be brought to realizing sense of the
shameful acts Of Congress in rushing pen
sion cases through here as no other class of
legislation ever was attempted. Why, If a
case comes up here to pay for a mule that
was stolen or lost during the late war the
report must be read and discussed for an
hour. Yet you attempt to laugh to scorn a
man who asks for the reading, or the
partial reading, of a report upon a case
where you must admit that you have gone
beyond the point of reason"
The House, at sos, adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

The continental press have objected to the
prizes in this tourney for several reasons.
The first prize IS relatively too large. the
number of prizes is too few for the number
asked to take part and the value is much
smaller than recent first-class Journeys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

Three notes from the Philadelphia Times:
Mr. Mona Lesser's conundrum is: who
would you put on board II
The chief thing in modern chess Is to
watch your clock.
Chicago is looking for trouble on Deco
ration day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26
Question Of the Custody Of
Margaret Cooper May Be
Settled on Jan. IS.

Boston, Dec. 26.-Judge Morton Of the
Supreme court gave hearing today for
a writ OF habeas corpus In the case Of
Margaret Cooper, the right to whose Gus
tody is claimed by her grandparents, Cor
nelius and Margaret Cooper, the head
of the gypsy tribe at Somerville.
Lawyer Campbell. who represents the
grandparents, made long statement TO
the court giving the history of the case.
I'm the course of which ne said that there
Is considerable question as to whether
James Morgan IL really the child's father.
lie also added that the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings should not be heard while the
petition for guardianship is pending as
well as adoption proceedings.
James II. Murphy, who represented the
father. did not oppose the suggestion
that there should be one hearing TO settle
all matters, but he did not wish TO have
the court understand that he assented
20 anything which tended to show that
the father is not a proper person TO have
the custody OF the child.
Judge Morton decided to continue the
case until Jan. 15 The child In the mean
time Is TO be In the custody Of +. Il. Fay
of the Society for the Prevention OF CRU
city to Children, on Austin street. Cam
bridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26

: DAY ON g
'CAANGE.
Prices Doomed at the Opening,
but Later There Was
a Reaction.

New York. Dec. 26.-There was another
wild and excited opening In the stock
market this morning. The galleries OF the
exchange were crowded. as they have
been every morning lately, the public
being pretty sure of an exciting and
inspiriting spectacle.
There was very large attendance Of
brokers on the floor. Periods like this are
the heyday of the stock brokers' fortune.
and he has enough business in = few
hours TO compensate for many hours
idleness and apathy when the public IL
out of the market.
The interval since Saturdays excited
and buoyant close in the stock market
had been utilized I'm the usual haunts of
spectators and traders to circulate all
sorts OF rumors or important new deve-
lopments affecting the value OF stocks,
and the consequence was a wild rush
to buy a number of special stocks At the
opening.
The opening in these was sensational,
and the sympathetic effect on the gen.
eral list was buoyant, but the action OF
the market after the opening served to
disclose the fact that there were not
wanting holders OF very large amounts
OF stocks who were willing and anxious to
part with them at the high level OF
prices.
The offerings to sell were on such a
large scale that there were some abrupt
losses of the large gains. and the market
became more orderly.
The most sensational movement at tho
opening was in Brooklyn Transit, In
which buying orders were executed for
$500 shares as the chairman's gavel fell.
The excited bidding ran the price up TO
SS7. which was 5h over the Saturday
price, but at the same instant .other
brokerg in other parts of the same crowd
were buying the stock for rs points
lower, at So.
Sugar, st. Paul, Tennessee Coal, Erie
first preferred, Atchison and some other
stocks also had ''wide" openings, the
specialties sometimes reaching point or
over, and the congestion OF buying or
ders leading to simultaneous selling of
blocks OF from four TO eight thousand
shares.
Toward noon the market ouieted down
materially.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26

car when the conductor is inside collect
ing fares.
The fewer duties the conductor of an
electric car has TO perform, Mr.. Perry
says. the less chance there will be for
miskaps. IL the conductors mind IL oc-
cupied In punching transfer tickets, the
perforations to indicate the day OF the
month, the hour OF the transfer and other
data, he cannot give the attention re-
CURED Tor the safe operation of his car.
WILL GIVE PROTECTION.
Again. a central transfer station will,
Mr.. Perry says. protect women and chill
dren from the inclemency of the weather.
Instead of being deposited In the street,
winds. or blistering sun rays, they will be-
comfortably housed, with every accommo-
dauon for their convenience, particularly
with reference to sanitation.
The moment the city council asks for
ton OF transfer station, the company
Mr.. Perry says, will begin active prep
aration for providing transfers.
IL has been suggested that the site OF
square, and over the river. would be an
agreeable location.
II this were adopted, the cars could run
through from both directions, accommo-
who desire TO go either up Westminster
street or TO the steam railroad station.
This proposition, IL Will be seen. is the
same as was made two or three years ago
and which was refused by the city coun-
ell on account of the transfer station fea-
ture. The council evidently thought tho
Union railroad company should issue
transfer tickets as Is done In other cities,
while the company on its side demanded a
station I'm which the transfers should be
will take a different view OF the matter
remains to be seen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26
WATER
MAIN
BURSTS
Flood Rushes Through Stable
and Floods Cellars In
The Vicinity.

A water main burst In Jackson court at
s:25 this morning doing considerable dam
age.
There was a loud report like the dis
charge OF good-sized cannon, then
earth, concrete and water were thrown
high in the air and a torrent ran down
the hill ard into North Main street.
A portion OF the stream entered the
Rhode Island livery, stable and swept
through the lower floor. where 40 horses
were stalled.
These began to kick and plunge about
and Patrick Reilly. stable hand. was
quite seriously crushed by the frightened
animals.
The stable building was badly under
mined.
The water also made its way into the
cellar of the Dexter block on North Main
street, flooding Thomas Mitchells wine
cellar and weakening the foundation or
the rear wall.
The sewer department was notified and
sent men who shut of the water for that
section bounded by Market Square. Thom-
an. North Main and BENEFIT streets, until
the leak could be repaired. Frost caused
the accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26

The Union Railroad Company's street
system has of necessity accommodated It
self to the peculiarities of Providence,
which Is built upon hills, with valley
from which all the attitudes are reached.
These hills, all steep. have prevented the
installing of cross-town routes and ex-
perience has demonstrated that cars run
on direct lines, 20 and from the apex OF
these several hills, can make far better
time than would cars sent ambling about
the country. and on an up and down
grade to intersect the now established
routes.
THE CoMPANY's PLAN.
The topography of Providence. with its
seven hills, causes the cars running over
the various lines TO converge either at
Market Square or Exchange Place. and in
the absence OF any cross town lines IL is
proposed by the company that all the cars
shall pass through a central transfer
station. both coming and going.
The passenger, when he enters a car
pays his fare, and when the car arrives
at the transfer station IL is proposed that
he shall aligbt and wait for the one which
he wishes to take. The very fact that he
is In the station Is 20 be accepted by the
railroad company as evidence that he has
paid one fare and is entitled to be trans
ferred over any other route he may Sc
lect.
The company prefer this system to that
OF giving out tickets.
Mr. Marsden j. Perry says that OF the
minor accidents which occur. 75 per cent.
are due to the starting or stopping Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26
GARDINER OUT.
Mr.. PhlIbin Begins His labors
Under tho Appointment Of
Gov. Roosevelt.

New York. Dec. 2s.-Eugene A. Phil
bin. the new district attorney appointed
to succeed Col Asa Bird Gardiner. recent
iy dismissed by Gov. Roosevelt. assumed
the duties'of his office today.
Col Gardiner in turning over his office
to his successor said: II would like 1t to
be clearly understood that do not volun-
tarily surrender this office and that pro-
test against the action of the governor as
being without authority of law. I am
anxious, however, that the public busi-
ness shall not suffer and TO that end I
will be pleased to cooperate with you
in any way that you may think best In
the public interest"
Mr.. Philbin replied cordially and said
he felt assured of Col. Gardeners sin
cerity' in making his offer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26
TWO MEN
SHOT TO :
DEATH.
Attempt TO Make an Arrest at
Mayflald, KY, Results In
Double killing.

Mayfeld. KY, Dec. 2s.-Two men dead
and another wounded is the result OF a
tragedy that occurred in the southwest
section OF the city at late hour last
night.
Bowline, saloon keeper, were killed
and Birch Hitler, an associate of the lat
ter. received a bullet in the head.
Usher and Sheriff Sam Douthitt went to
Bowline's house to arrest Hitler and re-
sisting. Usher procured a revolver and
fired at him. Bowline ran into the room
and fired bullet through Usher's heart
and was In the act of shooting Sheriff
Douthitt when the latter shot him dead.
Fifteen shots were fired. Hitler was ar
rested
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-26

1t is reported that in all probability the
Paterson COMMITTEES -seeure-the
works. and If such is the case no time
will be lost in perfecting n regular or
ganization in order that the property may
be properly transferred.
Should the gentlemen represented by
the Katz Brothers secure the Rogers
plant this does not mean that the Messrs.
Hoadley, with Mr.. Letter, cannot secure
II for the International Power company.
but on the contrary makes IL really easier
It is is no secret that these Paterson men
who have subscribed the capital stock
necessary are not anxious to engage In
the business, but only desire to preserve
the industry In the interest OF the city,
for II furnishes work TO hundreds or per-
sons.
MEssRs. HoADLEY NOT HERE.
1t is said by persons who claim to be
In position TO know what they are talk
ing about that the citizens committee OF
Paterson has expressed Willingness 10
sell out TO the International Power COM
pany, which corporation, IL is contended.
has formally asked for an option on the
Just how much or this is true cannot be
stated at present. as ns neither irnnd Mr; JoseRa
treasurer OF the Internationa. Power
company. are In providence; SO their
sT' S r2t T Sesdsy Re Is s Ns NSsa
while Mr. George Hoadley is on his way
from New York 20 this city. but ~iil
reach here too late TO be interviewed to-
The Rogers plant at Paterson is large
one, and would. of course, be admirably
aionpal anapIleIP Power S INC COMPANY but til there is
most earnest hope that the Messrs. Hoad-
ley do not seriously contemplate the Idea
departure would leave hundreds Of hands
idle.