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Evening star., 1901-12-19
BARMAIDS OF CALCUTTA.
No Women to Be Employed in Saloons
After April 1, 1902

After April 1, 1902.
From the London News.
Calcutta is threatened with the loss of its
barmaids, and a no small portion Of the
community violently resents 1t. An order
has recently been issued by the government
Of Bengal that clause is to be inserted in
the licenses of all hotel proprietors abso-
lutely prohibiting the employment of wo-
men in any capacity in or about the bar.
This prohibition is to take effect from the
1st of April, 1902, on which date number
Of women will be thrown out Of employ
ment. The result is widespread agitation.
The number Of barmaids in Calcutta has
considerably increased in recent years. In
the majority Of cases they are brought out
from England by the hotel and bar proprie-
tors under contract for term of years.
generally three. The loss to them Of a
means Of livelihood Is to be deplored, but as
land. it does not entail the facilis descensus
Averni that the more violent among the
agitators predict. The correspondence COL
umns of the Calcutta Press show that their
sympathiZers are numerous, but they fur
ther show that the sympathy though
doubtless merited, is the outcome of a very
erroneous impression regarding the reasons
upon which the prohibition is founded.
The measure Is one, in fact, of considera-
BILE political significance. 1t is deplorable,
but none the less true, that the veneration
with which the white man used to be re-
garded by the native is rapidly declining,
especially in large towns like Calcutta,
where the European population is composed
OF almost every stratum Of society. More
over, the freedom which western nations
allow to their womankind is wholly repug-
nant to the oriental idea, and the spectacle
OF an English girl selling spirituous liquors,
trade which among the natives Of India is
relegated to the very lowest castles, is one
which tends still further to lower the '.tz-
q a. nf f1,n
The oriental is slow to move; the inborn
pre5udfces OF a thousand generations can
not be uprooted In a day. Where the west
5ostles the east, where the most advanced
of modern ideas come into contact with a
conservatism such as Is undreamt of out or
Asia. friction Is bound to ensue. BY wise
concessions to prejudice that friction may
be reduced. and the skillful driver Of the
engine OF state Is he who knows where and
what to concede. Let the barmaids and
their sympathizers take comfort. If they
are sacrificed. they are sacrificed for the
sake OF the stability Of the British empire
in India
Evening star., 1901-12-19
A Siberian Military Station.
Of the London Daily News.

On the Sunday morning when all the
church bells were changing and good Blag-
ovestchensk folks were Fastening, armed
with prayer books. to worship. I took a
solitary walk along the Amoor side. On
the way passed through the camp where
are stationed some three thousand soldiers.
IL was well situated near a wood. The
officers quarters were of timber. painted
white, and there were scraggy gardenav N
'front.' There were great long sheds TOR
the troops. but most Of the men were un-
ger canvas Their tents were pitched on
quite a different plan to that adopted by
British troops. There was first built up q
square OF sods. not unlike sportsman s
sneiter You see on the moors at home,
with an entrance on one side. non the top
OF this was fixed the tent. which was real
iy sort OF square canvas ia which would
Evening star., 1901-12-19
PhyllOxera In France.

The bitter cry Of the folk in the French
vineyards goes up with greater and greater
intensity. And. in fact, the matter Is moro
serious than is generally imagined NJ Es-
clary. president of the Ligue vinicole de
France. in letter to the press, tells woe-
full tale Of the phylloxera, in which he says
that the department of Herault, for in
stance is passing through a terrible crisis
In recent years the value of It's vineyards
has decreased by no less than a milliard of
francs. A sacrifice of Ave hundred million
francs is the price for restoring 1t to what
it was. and $4,000 persons at the present
moment find themselves unable to meet
their liabilities, notwithstanding that their
storehouses and cellars are gfutfed with
good wine. They ask for years grace to-
try to get things straight, and they deserve
universal sympathy.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
The Bessars' Fea.tday.
From the Ephimeris.

One day in the year Constantinople is free
from the beggar nuisance-on November
25 This Is the festival OF St. John the
Almsgiver. the patron saint Of the mendi-
cant profession. No beggar Of the Greek
faith is on his or her beat that day. In the
forenoon ALL or nearly all, orthodox mendi-
cants attended q special service in the
Church Of st. Constantine. at which an
archbishop of11ciated 1t was arranged by
their corporation. for they are organized
into guild like any other trade The
church. spacious as 1t Is, was none too
large for the numerous congregation OF
cadgers. many Of whom In their holiday
garb looked like respectable citizens. The
rest OF the day was spent in festivities,
which we're apt to extend so far into the
night that many Of the revelers were un-
able to attend to business on the morrow.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Protection for silver Mining.

Among the bills introduced yesterday
was one by Senator Penrose levying a duty
Of 25 per cent ad valorem on all importa-
tions of manufactured silver. pream-
BILE to the bill declares it to be the pur-
pose Of the measure to protect the silver
mining industry of the United States.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Admiral SAMPSON. Condition,

At Admiral SIMPSONS residence today the
statement was made that the admiraTs con-
dition remains unchanged. 1t was emphat-
ically denied that his illness is such as
to give rise to any feeling of immediate
alarm. He Is not confined to his bed. but
moves around the house at will Last
evening he occupied his accustomed place
at the family dinner table
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Hotel Clerk Held for Grand Jurx

John c. Johnson was given preliminary
hearing in the Police Court today on
charge OF embezzling SO from Orren G.
Staples. proprietor OF the Riggs House, the
% instant. Judge Scott held the defendant
60 await action by the grand jury, under
bends of 500.
Mr. Johnson was formerly clerk at the
Riggs House, and Mr.. Staples claims that
when he severed his connection with the
Eotel he failed to turn into the office $40
that was in his keepjng 77-F1
Evening star., 1901-12-19
No Verdict in win Contest.

In the contested will case involving the
Estate of Weston B. Turner. who several
years ago. while residing at Falls Church,
Va. killed his wife and then committed
suicide. the jury had not agreed on a YER
dict up to a late hour this afternoon The
Jury retired to consider a verdict syester-
day afternoon. The twelve men have since
then been locked in room at tho city hall.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
To Join His COMPANY.

Second Lieut.. John Mcbride, Jr., Artll-
lery Corps has been relieved from tenn
porary duty at Fort Wayne, Mich. and has
been ordered to join his company at Fort
Candy, Wash.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Plans Considered Relative to the
Foundry Church Site.
PROPOSED CHANGES ON NINTH STREET
Extensive Apartment House Con-
tempIated in Northwest Section.
SEVERAL DEALS CLOSED

Some consideration has been given to
proposition which involves the exchange
of the property at the northeast corner OF
l4th and G streets owned and occupied by
the congregation of the Foundry NJ. E.
Church for a large piece of unimproved
land at the northeast corner of 18th and
r streets. owned by Mr.. T. E. Roessle. 1t
Il understood that the proposition is based
or a valuation of the church property on
basis of SIS per square foot and that the
difference IN the value of the two proper
ties will be cash payment to the church.
II is estimated that the latter VIII be suffi-
cisnt TO meet the cost of the erection of
church edifice on the new site. The Foun-
dry property. including the pastors resi-
dence. has frontage of some 11S feet
@ street and 113 feet on 18th street, and
aggregates about 102S0 square feet.
Big Apartment House.
Plans are being considered which, If car
fied out will result in the erection on Con-
necticut avenue of apartment house to
cost in the neighbOrhood of $500, 900. 1t Is
proposed to organize a company that will
acquire the large realty holdings of Mr..
John Hay. the Secretary of State, at the
southeast corner of Connecticut avenue and
4. street The site of the proposed building
will comprise the entire frontage on the
west side of Connecticut avenue from l.
street south to the residence at the corner
OI N street, now the nome OF MT. Draper,
lately ambassador to Italy, and formerly
the. home of the late Mrs. Washington Nc
Lean The entire frontage l. street
from Connecticut avenue east nearly to the
corner of 18th street is also comprised with
In the proposed site.
Apartment House Sold.
Several transactions involving the trans
Ser of large pieces of property have
Just been closed by Ben. B. Bradford real
estate broker. He has sold for Messrs.
Barr & Sanner the Mt. Vernon Apartment
House. at the southwest corner of 9th
street and New York avenue, for $135, 600.
The purchaser is a company that is to be
organized for the management of the prop
erty- To the same interests Mr.. Bradford
has also sold for w. j. Kehoe the four
story apartment building occupying the
sixty-six feet front adjoining the above
property on 9th street. the consideration
being $4,000. 1t is the purpose of the new
owners to remodel the latter building so
as to make it a part of the Mt Vernon
apartments. the entrance for the entire
structure to be on New York avenue.
Mr.. Bradford has also sold to MeSsrs.
Barr & Sanner the partially improved
ground on the east side of 9th street be-
tween X and l. streets, having a frontage
of los feet and average depth of 107
1eet. The consideration named is $4,000.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Sword for Admiral Wfldes.

Rear Admiral Frank Wildes. who COM
manded the cruiser Boston at the battle OF
Manila bay has been given handsome
sword by his many friends In Boston.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Buildinr Permtt. I,.uea.

Building permits have been issued as fol-
lows:
Emma ]. and Joseph Chew to make
general repairs TO 500 and s11 Delaware
avenue southwest: cost 81 900.
John l. Riordon, repairs to 1923 7th street
porthwest: cost, slO0.
The Corcoran estate. repairs to rear of
S6ll III street northwest; cost. $120.
National Safe Deposit Co, to make re-
pairs TO 2i29 14th street northwest; cost.
II you want work read the want columns
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Mr. Robinson's Funeral Tomorrow,

The funeral Of the late Bushrod Robin
son. who died yesterday after lingering
Illness, will take place tomorrow, Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late resi-
cence. 1909 18th street northwest
Rev DIR. Hamlin OF the Church of the
Convent. of which church the deceased was
q member, will conduct the funeral ser
vices The following named gentlemen will
onIciate as pallbearers: Summer l. KIM
ball Colonel Robert Rutherford, Loring
Saunders, Mason Richardson. Henry Stew
be at Oak HILL -
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Pure Candy.
Furt OHnuy.
From the Cincinnati CON mercial Tribune.

From the Cincinnati Con mercial Tribune.
About thirty wholesale confectioners Of
Ohio. members Of the Buckeye Club, with
several representatives of firms Of adjoin-
ing states, lately met in convention In this
city. The session was devoted to discus
sions to the conditions of the trade and
OF proposed ways of bettering them. The
pure food laws. as they applied to the con-
fectionery business. were declared to be
admirable in their results and worthy of
the earnest support of every member of
the trade. 1t was argued that anything
that tended to the creating of demand for
high-grade, strictly high standard purity
goods could not but be to the advantage of
the business in all its ramifcations, and
especially to the consumers
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Tonight

Choice of regular
25c. Sterling Silver
Pieces, all sorts for
manicure and desk
use Tonight. from
6 to 8 0r/
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Tonight

With all Boys 25c.
Neckwear a pretty
Jeweled scarfpin that
Is worth almost as
much as the scarf.
Tonight only, 9g~
from @ to D.. ZSNs
Evening star., 1901-12-19

DR.. Sven Anders Hedn. the Swedish
traveller. who for the past year or more
has been exploring the Cobb Desert and
Thibet, has reached Ladakh, Cashmere, on
his way home.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
FALL OF "THE BEAUTIFUL
" as ing ton Treated to Genuine Win.
ter Weather,

Washington was treated to the second fall
of the beautiful today and the really"
winter is on view. The previous cold snap
had prepared many people for the downfall
but as usual the very poor will have addi-
tional sufferings TO face. The first flakes
began futtering through the air at o'clock
this morning, and for a couple Of hours
there was almost continuous performance.
There was light snow in the air nearly
al day.
Street car travel was not embarrassed
in any way. but the horses had their trou-
bles, and many a fall with broken limbs
will doubtless be recorded tonight in the
establishments that make hauling a bus
3ness. The steep hills. paved with Belgian
blocks. are easy propositions to the poor
brutes but the slight ascents with smooth
asphalt surfaces, are what bother them
the most and cause numerous mishaps, the
reSUlt of which is generally broken shafts
or harness.
Pedestrians also found locomotion diff
cult. but a big majority were on the
Streets in search of Christmas gifts. such
little thing tumble was not allowed
to ruff1e their feelings. The city's white
wings were driven off the streets early, as
the sweeping could not be done with satis-
factory results and on several of the build
angs under course of construction work was
suspended. These were about the only
Classes OF workmen upon whom loss was
fIIdHtu lluOuSH W tSIlllSlOH DSCtHlDeT
snow.
At the weather bureau good reports were
given, the gentleman in charge of snow
storms saying that today's exhibition is only
local and will possibly pass away before
night. Its area is along the Atlantic coast
States. and as the wind was from the north
and northeast during the day. 1t is believed
that clear and colder weather will be forth
Coming on the morrow.
Out at the Zoo everything Is in ship
shape for just the sort of weather on tap
today. The superintendent has all the
buildings provided with double doors, and
as the windows and walls are amply pro-
tected the animals which have been brought
from tropical climes are in no way discom-
NODDED During the morning several of the
Hons and tigers were let out in the falling
snow that came through the bars of the
big iron cages, and they seemed to enjoy
the cold, crisp air. Tigers and lions cannot
Snow facial range of establishment and
20 II could not be learned whether they
had been taken by surprise not over the
appearance of the fiuttering snowflakes.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Tonight

Mems regular soc.
Gloves, Astrachan
hicks and suede
palmS-tn tan and
brown. Tonight only,
tr from 8 to 8. 3Qc.
et.-........ SIS
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% The Star.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Mem Will Appreciate These.

Mems Black Astrachan Gloves. neece-lined
and jersey palms: all sizes. Sell reg VSC
ular at 3ec Special. al.................
soc. Mems Heavyweight Fleece-lined Under-
wear-shirts and drawers to match; shirts taped
neck and pearl buttons; drawers, large rein
forced crotch and suspender tapes; all .xOC.
sizes. Special. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Gift Umbrellas i'm Great ARRAY

Ladies' and Mems 26 and 2S-inch Umbrellas
Of fine taffeta silk. with handsome handles Of
every sort-silver- trimmed FIR and lockwood.
Prince Of Wales. horned crook and straight
styles; the ladies' styles have 6-inch silver
handle. heavy chasing; case and e no
tassel; worth 100. for. ............ Ou syO
Mems 2S-inch Pure Silk Umbrellas with tape
border steel rod and paragon frame-tight roll
ing-case and tassel-mounted with handsome
handles of boxwood: trimmed with silver and
gOld-in opera and Prince Of Wales q A 40
styles; worth $65o-for. 9T. 20
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Oakley's Perfumes,
in fancy boxes and
baskets-pretty gifts.
Tonight. from e.
9 to Q O'Clock.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Mems All-slk Neckwear, in light and dark
colorings: all the popular shapes-Tecks, I'm
perfals and the new Derby F0ur-in-
aaassnsss; !aiossoe.. and largest Csc.
Mems Fancy All-silk Suspenders, in blue,
pink. white and many other colors, with kid
worth s"as 1 sh25 'es specisl. SILVER buckles soc.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Ladies' and Mems 26 and 28-inch Union Taf-
feta Silk Umbrellas With best close rolling steel
rod and paragon frame; handles of pearl, ivory
long silver trimmed, natural wood, &C.: in
regular anS s'sss yass
Ladies' and Mems % and 2s-inch Serge, Silk
and Taffeta Umbrellas, with handles Of firwood
bo1wood. silver trimmed, pearl. old English
silver, gun metal, oxidixed silver eold
&c. = case and tassel; worth $500 CD no
-ior. ............. spZsSC
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Regular 69c. Dolls
Furniture. nicely fin-
ished - all sorts Of
pieces. Tonight, from
o,s1oes 9 to : 35c.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
88c. for Wrappers Worth up to
Xmas Gifts for Bows.
Great Values inn Gloves.

The best Of its kind is our celebrated Per-
donnet-our own Importation from Grenoble
France-where the best kid gloves come from
In black and all shades. Every pair de n
guaranteed. Per pair. y
The genuine Adler's Mocha Gloves for wo-
men. in gray and tan. Every pair fitted to the
hand. Regular price is $3.50. Special q.
Ladies' Lambskin Gloves, made of selected
skins has no equal anywhere under a dol
lar. AL sizes-black and all colors,
Our le8Qers al. VEVbA.
Boys and Children's Dogskin Gloves and
price is % 7se. " Special "' fof: tops. Regular 400.
Regular 25c. quality of Ladies' g.
only' oHE'on s'sseennsa e'sss.speeai for 10C.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
S. Trimmed Hats, $1.0S.

duce them now-for Christmas. Choice OF half
Hats of SILK Velvet, Felt and other desirable mat
and smartest fashion, with velvets, ornaments a
No two alike-and each possesses smart
None sold for penny less than $5.0O-and many
at 81 .9S tomorrow
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Linens for Christmas Gifts.

Ladies' Satin-quilted Juliet Slippers, in red,
blue. black and gold colors. with hand-turned
soes, neatly trimmed; worth $1.5O.
Ladies' Beaver Foxed Lace Shoes, fleece lined,
leather trimmed $1.50.
Ladies' Kid Shoes. in button and lace styles,
with or without extension soles. d 4 I'm
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Tonight

Dolls China Dishes,
complete Tea and
Dinner Sets. Regular
price, 25c. 1 -
Tonight. .... AoSs
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09
SCALEY FOR PRESIDENT.

Admiral Schley is now being
doomed for the Democratic NOM
ination for the presidency in
1904. Ex-Governor Taylor of
Tennessee says: u am for
Schley for president of the
United States. He has been the
worst treated man in our history.
The Dreyfus case has almost
been equaled here in our free
country. A Marylander, he is a
man who the South can claim and
will be proud to support, and at
the same time a man whom no
Northern Democrat can object to.
He is the man for the Democrats
to nominate in 1904, and with
him as our leaders the voters will
rebuke his traducers."
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09

In cases Of cough or Group give
the little one One Minute Cough
Cure. Then rest easy and have
no fear. The child will be all
right in little while. It never
fails. Pleasant to take, always
safe and sure and almost instan-
taneous in effect. Williams e.
Edwards.
Oil is said to have been struck
near Piggott, Clay county.
P. r. Thomas, Sumterville, Ala:
81 was suffering from dyspepsia
when | commenced taking Kodol
dyspepsia Cure. I took several
bottles and can digest anything. "
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is t9e onlv
preparation containing 3
ma tural digestive fluiis ] -t.5
W eak stomachs enEre re-
S toring their ma tural COZ ~.
Williams & Edwards
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09

Miss Stella Emslie, young
woman, Of Bowling Green, Ohio,
has filed suit for damages in the
sum of $1,000, for alleged breach
of promise against a prominent
young farmer. The young man,
in his reply, states that some
eight years ago he did promise
to marry one stella Elnslie, but
that this girl must be some other,
and he refuses to recognize her
as the same Stella. His reason
for this peculiar reply is found in
the fact that Miss Emslie at pre-.
sent weighs 319 pounds, and at
the time he was courting her so
long ago, she weighed 1875
pounds. He asserts that any
promise made to MISS Emslle
when she was of normal size can.
not be effect in the present cir
cumstance. He hold that he, be-.
ing no longer than man ordinary
is, would not be at all happily
mated with so much flesh, and
that while he undoubtedly loved
her in the days gone by, when
she was sweet, vivacious and a
nice armful, she has forfeited his
affection by her reason of her in.
creased avoirdupois.-Ex
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09
IDENTIFIED BY HIS QUESTION.

A Memphis railroad man whose
office is in Madison street tells a
good story at the expense of an.
other railroad man whose home is
north of Mason and Dickson's
line, but whose duties call him at
intervals to this city.
zone morning" said the Mem.
phian, ''my friend started from
his hotel to take a little early ex-
ercise. When he had turned in.
to little side street he met an
old negro carrying a lot of
mighty fine chickens.
Where did you get those
chickens?" asked my friend.
"The old negro stopped, took
off his hat, scratched his head
ana replled:
Say, boss, amt you from de
Norf?'
Yes; l am replied my
friend, in turn adding a query:
'Why?'
" 'Dat's easy; amt no Suthen
gemman gwine ter stop a niger
an ak him whar he done got
chickens "
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09

\ Because life IS a luxdry in g
aN3 whore the sun Shines every
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09

day.
Because there are chances for
a poor man which he can never
hope to find in older countries.
Because the country is ad.
vanging and property'values are
increasing.
Because the vast and varied
resources Of the country are yet
to be developed.
Because man can make a
livlihood here with less labor than
in any part Of the United States.
Because, unlike other sections,
it does not require a small for.
tune to secure a piece of land.
Because capital does not block
all the avenues to wealth, nor
crowd the poor man to the wall.
Because good land is becoming
more scarce, and if you don't
catch on now, your last chance
will be gone forever.
Because the worker receives a
fair compensation for labor, and
the rustler has a field for the dis
play of his energy and enter
prise.
Because the wealth of its farm
ing valleys, its grazing lands, and
its forests will yet build up a
great and prosperous country.
Because there is health in ev-
cry breeze, and strength and
vieor under it's cloudless skies,
Because vegetation is 80 rapid
tnat in two years the home is
surrounded by growth of trees
and shrubs which would require
five years growth elsewhere.
Gainesville Newsboy.
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09

az W. @ C.Saon 5 lrag store
Sharp County record., 1901-08-09
LUCKY PEARL FISHER.

Many amusing incidents occur
in the pearl business. One COL
ored man who had always worked
by the day for his living, and
probably never earned over SIPS
per day, was one Of the lucky
pearl hnders. He sold his gem
for $500. He took his check to
the bank. The genial cashier
asked him 1.-The wanted the money
or wanted to deposit it? He re-
piled: 81 must have all that
money a little while wants to
take it all home and show the oil /
woman and the children what I
have been doing The Currency
was counted out, he took itfome,
all the folks home examined it,
and in due time il was returuos
t9.tae nauk fer safe ltearing -
Black Book Blade.