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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
DUNCANsoN BROS, AUCTIoNEERs

DUNCANSON BROS, ACCTIONEERS
PERENIPTORY SALE OF FINE BUILDING LOT
NEAR UNITED STATES CAPITOL
On MONDAY, JANUARY TWENTY-NINTH
A D., 1900, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, We will sell at public auction
LOT "A" IN SQUARE 576
fronting 16 feet 10la inches on street south near
I'd street west.
Terms liberal and made known at SALE
1a25-d&ds DUNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Commnnder Wainwright's Response.

When quiet was restored Commander
Wainwright said:
Mr.. Secretary, gentlemen and citizens:
l trust you will not measure the depth Of
my gratitude for the honor you have
done me by the few words that l shall
say. Were 1 gifted with all the ability of
an orator l could but family express my
feelings and the sense of appreciation L
have for the demonstration that You have
made In my honor. Washington is my
home. l was born here, and L am proud
to hail from her borders. 1t IS my home
and the home of my friends, and when Il
man feels that the people of his home
fellow him in his career and watch his
every step it is enough to make u man
live straight and fight straight
"On the Sd OF July, when the flag ship
of Admiral Sampson, the battle ship New
York. steamed past us and her men
crowded to her sides and cheered us to
the echo l felt that l had reached the
zenith of my ambition. l now have a re-
turn of the same feeling. l accept these
magnificent gifts in the name of the Off
GERS and the men of the Gloucester, to
whom my success and the honor which
is done me here is due. l shall treasure
this sword and my descendants will treas
ure it as an evidence that Washington
knows how to honor her sons
AS Commander Wainwright took his seat
amid another tremendous outburst of ap-
plause. Lieut.. H. p. Huse, of the Giouccs-
ter stepped to the footlghts and called for
three cheers for Lieut.. Commander VAIN
wright of the Gloucester, leading with STEM
torian voice. The cheers were given and a
tiger call from the gallery met with as
quick and as vociferous a response. As
| the band played The Star Spangled Ban
ner,' and the ceremony was over, Lieut..
Wainwright was surrounded by the friends
| on the stage. where he held an informal
reception. The boxes where his family were
seated were surrounded by enthusiastic
admirers, and for fifteen or twenty min
utes after the close of the proceedings
the congratulations continued.
Admiral Dewey was one of the first to
| offer his congratulations He spoke pleas
antly, and referred especially to the speech
| of thanks. ~ can sympathize with you," he
| said, but you did it spiendidly-as SPLEEN
didly as you did at Santiago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25

Remembered the Maine.
Ibid not his memory go back in fash
to the muddy waters of the harbor of Ha-
vana, where his sword still remains in the
wreck of the Inflated battle ship Maine.
Must he not have said to himself, have
won back my sword from Spain?
The Secretary Of the Navy responding
to toast at the Chicago banquet not
knowing that our citizens were then prepar-
inG for this testimonial, spoke thus of our
fellow-townsman:
In the long watch before Santiago the
terror of our great battle ships was the two
Spanish torpedo boat destroyers those
swift. fiendish sharks of the sea. very en-
gines of death and destruction; and yet,
when the great battle came il was the nm
protected Gloucester, converted yacht
the former playthtng and pleasure boat of
summer vacation, which, without hesita-
ton or turning, attacked these demons of
the sea and sunk them both. l have ALWAYS
thought 1t the most heroic and gallant in
dividual instance OF fighting during the war
1t was as If some iight-clad youth, with no
defense but his sword. threw himself into
the arena with armored gladiators, and by
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
TAIL SHAVED BY LIGHTNING.

in that they could not escape if they
wanted TO. Nobody could determine
the cause of the vivid light, as it had
not been raining, and there was no
indication of a storm
After striking the trolley pole and
encircling the car the lightning dis
appeared into the ground. The car
was lifted off the ground by the Sc
we're shock. Although none of the
passengers was seriously injured,
many women, and even some of the
men, tainted. The trolley pole was
damaged to such an extent that 1t was
of no further use.
Had not the car been so iammed
somebody would certainly have been
hurt, for, as always is the case in at
fairs of this kind, somebody would
have jumped. Luckily nobody was
standing on the side of the platform
at the time OF the accident and that
accounts for no personal injuries.
a peculiar accident happened to q
small dog on the West side during n
thunderstorm. The dog was standing
in the street at Desplaines street and
Washington boulevard. Suddenly a
flash of lightning lighted up the heav-
ems. in an instant bolt in line
from the sky seemed TO strike the
earth where the dog was standing.
The animal gave yelp and ran north
into Desplaines street, where it was
captured by a policeman. On investi-
eating as to what caused the dogs
yelping it was found that the end of
his tail had been burned off, and on
looking over the spot where the ami
NAL had been standing hole in the
ground was found where the bolt of
lightning had struck. 1t is supposed
that the dogs tail was in the path
way of the bolt of electricity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27

will answer for the blue, which comes
first, last and all the time in the late
autumn styles. 1t matters not wheth-
er it be tailor-made, a calling gown,
dressy street gown, reception
gown, or even an evening gown, just
SO long as il is blue it will answer the
purpose of keeping it's wearer within
the bounds of the fall parade, but blue
it must be-
The inevitable blue serge has al
ways been with us, but never did il
appear in such solid phalanxes as
now. Navy blue, Russian blue, peri
Wrinkle blue-any blue goes; but navy
and Russian are prime favorites.
Probably the desirable effect of the
color, in combination with the white
and gold or black and gold trimming
so universally popular, accounts for
the rage for blue, but whatever the
cause the result is eminently satisfac-
tory. There is no dark color so uni
versaIly becoming as blue. It will
clear complexion that is only ag-
gravated by green or brown or black
No color jars with il, and almost any
blouse, hat or coat is practicable with
1t. 1t stands sun and wind and storm
and dirt as bravely as any color in the
gamut, and with gold galloon, gold
buttons, gold embroidery or any 9TH
er of the gold trimmings, and a touch
of black or white, it is distinctly the
most knowing of the seasons offer
ings.
One of these tailor-mades is a severe
model in navy blue cloth. has a plain,
close-fitting skirt, with stitched seams
and deeply stitched hem. The plain,
short coat, with it's stitched collar, is
lined with white satin, and opens in
front over a waistcoat of ivory white
cloth, fastening with small gold but
tons, and hidden from just below the
Bust to the waist line by girdle of
black satin soufie which crosses from
right to left in surplice fashion, max
ing a pointed line at fits upper edge.
a finely tucked plastron of white sat
in is almost hidden by folded stock
and tie of soft silk in robins egg blue,
figured with white and black
SARAH DAVIDSON
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placed within to be taken for a two.
hours drive
One hot August day, however, while
the driver. having incautiously left
his vehicle unguarded, had slipped
into a hostelry to quench his thirst
some one, ignorant of the contents 81
the parcel lying in the seat, decamped
with the fare" Needless to say il
was never recovered, so that cabby
lost an excellent patron.
THE most extraoroInary fare" said
cabman the other day to the writer
that l ever had was-a ghost! II
happened thus: One evening, some
ten years back, / was called to a
house in M Crescent. A gentle
man came out and said he wanted me
to take his brother for an hours
drive. Then standing aside, as though
to make way for some one to pass, he
bade me drive on.
"'But the gentleman 1 asked.
"'oh, he's inside he replied.
I'm blest if / see him. 1 said.
Perhaps not he answered.; 'he
died last month. Drive on
Il drove round for an hour, re-
turned, received my fare, and was
told to call next day; and every day
for two years, at the end of which
time the gentleman was removed to
an asylum, did 1 drive his brothers
ghost"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Withont the N;ennu-

Cats have been the subject of some
queer legislation. One of the old
statutes of Wales was: "The price OF
a killing, before it can see, shall be one
penny; till it hath caught a mouse,
two pence; when il commenceth
mouser, four pence. 1t shall be perfect
in its senses of hearing and seeing: be
a good mouser, have the claws whole:
if it faileth in any of these qualities the
seller shall forfeit to the buyers the
third part OF its value" This is from
the same statute made by Prince
Howell the Good, who died in the wear
94S A. d., after a reign of 33 years over
South Wales: IF anyone do steal or
kill the cat that guards the prince
granary he shall forfeit mich eve.
it's fleece and lamb; or as much wheat
as when poured on the cat suspended
by its tail (the head touching the floor)
will form a heap high enough to cover
the tip of the former."-Kansas City
Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27

The plain sleeve is passe; the paquin
sleeve, with its many pretty effects,
is now a thing together with the modi-
fled bishop sleeve with the aiglon col
lar.
The materials used for the evening
blouses are peau de sole, satin, silks,
with veilings of chiffon, lace and APP
pliques of velvet, gold braids passe-
menterie and ruched trimmings.
For afternoon blouses one finds in
the way of materials pretty silks,
French cashmeres, fAlsatian drape,
zibelines in all the new shades of terra
Gotta, mahogany, deep blues, green
mauve, Nile and cerise.
One of these blouses, an elabora te
silk affair, was in an army blue shade,
with delicate tone of yellow silk
forming chemisette. This is yelled
with white chiffon and lace. The
lower portion was of the army blue
silk embroidered with gold and white
silk. The Paquin sleeve and the Aig-
Ion collar finished the blouse.
One in passe chiffon was in an old
ivory shade trimmed with insertions
of black French lace, and black vel
vet baby ribbon to hold the lace to-
gether in front, The sleeves were
trimmed with the black insertion,
with full putting OF white chiffon
and wide ruffie to finish
One of tea rose yellow silk was a
lovely affair. 1t was made up with
tucked chiffon having bolero effect
of deep cream guipure, ana embroid-
cry of shimmering pearl, and shining
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
SATURDAY. OCT 27, 1900
EARNED HIS LEGACY.
Old Maids Heir Has to Take a Cab
Ride Every Day.
Another Elderly English SpInsteT
Used to Take stuffed ana Live
Pets Out for Daily Airing
other Strange stories.

Some years since an elderly London
spinster, named Dockerill. left all her
money to nephew conditionally on
his daily taking a two hours cab
drive--a mode of progression to which
it seems she had been very partial.
Were he, however, by any chance to
miss this drive, if only for one day,
the property was to be divided among
her other relations. Despite their
utmost vigilance, however, the latter
have as yet never detected the legatee
transgressing the conditions of the
viii, for even when on one occasion he
had the misfortune to break his leg,
he managed to eNtemporize a couch
within four-wheeled cab, on which
he took his compulsory airing,
An elderly spinster, who died not
long since at her house in the north
of London, possessed cat on which
she expended the entire affection of
n doting old age. Now, puss had had
IL predecessors equally dear to their
mistress heart, which on their de-
cease had been successfully and sue
eessfuily subjected to the taxider-
mists skill Every morning the old
AANg vas NOhl ~ 20 IOT u QTlN6 IN q
four-wheeled cab accompanied by her
living and defunct pets. much to cab
by's amusement and delight, for she
invariably insisted upon considering
her IL stuffed favorites as extra pas
sengers, from each of whom an addi-
tional Cd. was due.
The greatest pleasure of certain
eccentric bachelor, who died some
years since, was to drive around Lon
don in cab. and in this he was wont
to daily indulge himself. One morn:
ing he met with n severe accident
that necessitated the amputation oil
leg. This he had embalmed, and.
when sufficiently well to continue his
favorite exercise, never missed taking
1T with him for his drives In the
course of years he became bedridden,
still every morning the cab drove M
TO the door. and, though he himself
was no longer in n condition to be its
occupant, the embalmed leg was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Natural Defense I'm south Africn.

The South African veldt is the most
easily defended country in the world
the best defensive country" is
how military man might put it, Or
every mile or two there is a natural
fort-or half dozen of them. These
are the so-called kopjes, short, thick
notwithstanding hills, often with q
squared-oH top or a craterlike bow
in the top, such as Majuba has. They
are rocky hills, but not rocky as the
reader is likely to understand the
term, for these are nothing but rocks
hills made of rocks, so that the
surface is a fretwork of the outer1aost
powders. Between and around these
lies the veldt. It always looks level
1t is never son. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
PuffinR II Flat.

When Thomas r. Crittenden was
governor of Missouri he had coloret
hostler who always stood much in awe
of his employer. One of his traits was
that he was unduly apologize about
trifies; but one night, when the gov
ernor's fayorite horse died, the cd
negro was in a dire dilemma, and the
case apparently was beyond the mans
power equalization. He wandered aim
essly about the stable yard for long
time, fearing to break the news to his
employer. Finally he mustered suffi-
cient courage to approach the gov
ernor. When he had turned his hat
around several times in his hands and
had swallowed equally as often, he
said:
'Guv'nor. that we're black boss OF
yours amt a-goin' TO live berry long
The governor looked in surprise and
asked:
What makes you think that, Ben p
Case he am dead" the negro said
laconically.-St. Louis Republic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27

purpose, and determined to enlarge
it. Heating an iron rod to a white
heat he sat astride the cask and be-
gan burning the wood around the
hole. Suddenly there was violent
explosion. Mr.. Hertzler was hurled
high in the air, and fragments of the
barrel were scattered for consid-
cradle distance around the spot. The
heat of the iron and the flame from
the burning wood had touched off
the explosive mixture OF air and alco-
holic vapor that had collected inside
the barrel.
When assistance reached him Mr..
Hertzler was found to be severely in
jnred internally, besides having nu-
merous cuts about the body and
three deep gashes on his chin cut by
pieces of the barrel. The internal in
iuries are of decidedly serious ma
ture.
The report of the explosion was
heard nearly a mile distant from the
icene of it's occurrence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
We Was "a Union Man.

Lady" said Tatt,red Toby. re-
Proachfully, you do me great injus-
tee when you speak of me as tramp
L am n union workman"
Union Workman" she exclaimed
Pray, to what union do you belong ?"
Il belong to the Would-Workers'
union" he answered, proudly.
THE Wood Workers." she re
peated.
"Yes," he asserted, as he edged from
the door. ut is composed of those
who would work if they couldn't live
any other way."-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Gossip Of NesO Turks
-Auiz1,1zn FASHIONS
Blue Gown Is Necessary Adjunct to Every
Fashionable Wardrobe During Late Fall

come when they could have clothes
like papa's that the men who design
boys fashionable clothing have at
last taken compassion upon them and
deereed that their suits should SAVIOR
more of the masculine nature than
they have in the past. Frills and such
like have given place to dainty
tailor finish that is sure to please
the boy and make the mothers heart
proud of her young son.
The craze for stars and anchors
and eagles and chevrons on the little
suits has at last given way before
the press of youthful opinion. That
does not mean that these little fancy
suits have gone out, but that they
have changed, and one that saw
few days ago on the sailor pattern
is of fine quality of dark navy blue
serge, made with collar, shield, band
and facing 81 heavy black surah silk.
1t was not bit less beautiful because
of the lack of feminine adornments
with which the little men have so
| long been burdened.
Russian styles, both in suits and
overcoats, are attracting considerable
attention. These Russian coats are
soft, snug of fit and long enough
to cover the little doublet and baggy
trousers. The really fashionable ones
! are finished with bands of fur. In
these, as in all the clothes for boys,
| there is an absence of all that in past
years has given a feminine finish, and
in its place is decidedly masculine
tailor finish that is pleasing to the
youthful wearers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
FRANKS OF LIGHTNING.
Peculiar Experiences OF n Chicago
Trolley Car and Small Dog
with Long Tail.

The remarkable pranks that light
ming often plays lave frequently been
the subject of much comment, but
Friday night most unusual occur
renee was caused by the heavenly
electric fluid. At about IL O'Clock,
says the Chicago Chronicle, Sixty
third street electric car was passing
State street when a bolt of lightning
struck the trolley pole. Instantly the
fluid e1circled the car twice and
caused the passengers to almost go
into Mysteries. Fortunately the car
was crowded TO it's full capacity and
many of the persons were so hemmed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Pretty Hard on His Honor.

Mayor Watson, of Findlay, o., loves
music, and, Of course, piano adds its
charm to the attractions of his home.
He recently sent a testimonial to the
firm that made it, warmly commend
ing its excellence, and stating that
che had used it for the past eight
years" The city board of equaliza-
ton, on seeing this commentator
utilized as an advertisement by the
piano firm, investigated the matter,
and discovered that the piano was not
listed on the mayors tax returns.
They have therefore charged him with
back taxes on it for the past eight
years, says the New York Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Secrets Known to the Chimes.

In the making of confectionery il
is said the Chinese possess secrets
that Europeans would like to get hold
of. They can remove the pulp of an
orange and substitute jellies of va
rious kinds, and no one can detect
by the closest examination that the
skin of the orange has ever been cut
or disturbed in the least. And they
fill eggs, or their shells, with nuts and
sweets and the egg to all ,appearancs
is as whole and sound as a fresh laid
one.-Chicago Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
NORTH CAROLINA STATE AGRI
CULTURAL FAIR

RALsIeH, N. O.. Oct. 22-27th-For
the above occasion the Southern Rail.
way will sell tickets from all ticket sta
lions on its lines in North Carolina, al
40 from Norfolk, Richmond, Lynch.
burg, Danvilie, and ali intermediate
stations in Virginia to Raleigh, n. @.
and return at one fare plus fifty cents
for the round trio.
Tickets on sale Oct. 10th to 26sh in
elusive, with return limit Oct. 10Th.
Tickets sold at the above rate en-
brace one coupon of admission to the
fair grounds
o. W. WEsTBURY, T. P. A.
Get money. Symbols mysteries.
Book on glass of water for lucky
numbers. so cents ard $1.OO. J. II.
Coates. BIT. Dr., 1l13 Cherry ST.. Phil
Sde'phia, Pa. Cancers cured.
S-25-3m
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
BARREL WAS EMPTY.
hut When Farmer Hertsler Pat Red
Hot Iron 90 IL N Disastrous
Explosion Followed.

Farmer Jonas Hertzler is lying seri-
ously injured at his home near Shep-
herdstown, the result of being blown
up by the explosion of an empty whis-
ky barrel.
Mr.. Hertzler, says the Philadelphia
Inquirer, came to Mechanicsburg and
purchased an empty whisky barrel.
On getting it home he found the side
bunghole of the cask too small for his
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
He Learned the reason.

His coat was ripped and the peck.
cts were torn.
II know now why women wear shirt
waists" he said.
"Why?"
well, If you ever had been in q
bargain-counter rush with a coat on
you wouldn't have to ask. The only
surprise to me is that they don't get
down to ierseys."-Chicago Times
B%>ald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Charming BNusss Chat lire Httrast.
Ing Httenticn a . q

NIOTHING is attracting more at
tention among the fashionable
folk than the seasons blouses.
We have had blouses and fancy bod
ices for many seasons, but the blouse
of to-day is not the blouse of old, with
a bag-like tendency. 1t is full to be
sure, but the fullness is drawn toward
the center at the waist line. In this
way not TO disguise the curves of the
figure. The long lines are te be seen,
and vertical trimmings of all sorts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Benevolent Investment
And Relief Association

OF VIRGINIA.
Chartered by Legislature of Virgins.
MAIN OFFICE: 81 W. Leigh sr.
RICHMOND, VA.
Sick and Death Benefits Paid. Those
who do not keep q regular Bank Ae-
count, the plan of this Association
takes it's phase.
MONEY LOANED to members on
PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE Sc.
CURITiES on small weekly payments
Interest Paid on all Deposits. For
further information apply at the main
office. E~ AGENTS WANTED.
Rev. g. O. Coleman, President
ProfJ. 81, Blackwell, Sec'y & Manager
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Che Reign Ut the Blue Gown IN The
TaII Fashions q

THE fashionable woman who
does not boast a blue gown for
late autumn is certainly an odd
ity. Such a gown is one of the alb
solute demands of fashion. Reseda.
green and dull russet are fashionable
and popular colors, but none of them
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Hn. Rlh- Mnde ot wir.-

John Christian, of Paterson, N. j.,
was brntally beaten by footpads, who
broke two of his ribs. The surgeon
who attended him found it necessary
to remove the shattered bones, and
replace them with ribs ma, of wire.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Personally Interested

How do you feel on the subject of
imperialism?
II don't think women ought TO be al
lowed to boss us men around the way
they do."-Chicago Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Lepers In the Far East.

Before Christianity was introduced
into India, lepers were inhumanly
treated. Food and medical treatment
were denied them, and in many cases
they were buried alive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-10-27
Sewar Of Ointments FOR Ostarrh that
Contain Mercury,

IS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaees. Such
articles should never be used except
90 prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Oatarrh
Cure, manufactured by r. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o., contains no rnercu.
~, and is taken internally, acting di.
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
iaces OF the system. In buying Halls
Cat arrh Cure be sure you get the GEN
uiDe, 1t il taken Internally and il
m ade ia Toledo. Ohio, by r. J. Cheney
q Co. Testimonials free.
go Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
per bottle.
rps Family Pills are the bet