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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
THESE RIFLES SHOOT HIGH.
Effect of High Power and Small Cali
Der Explains Many Misses.

From the New York SUM-
Men in the northwestern woods using the
smal-caliber, high-power rifles for the first
time will learn to their cost that these guns
inside of 200 yards throw high. Until they
scome thoroughly used to their weapons
they will miss more deer than they hit.
some of them unaccountably.
The modern gun throws high for two
reasons: The man holding it is not accus-
toned to the amount of striking force gen
Grated by the smokeless powder and the
muzzle jerks up in spite of him; the weight
of the projectile is out of proportion to
the driving force, and it is thrown up by
the great energy behind it.
Even the best of these guns when tested
at the factory throw the bullet up from an
inch and half to two inches at hfty
yards. They are sighted point-blank at
hundred yards but If held on the center of
the target at that distance will throw above
the center.
The elevation of the projectile is even
greater when the butt of the gun is against
the shoulder of a man in the woods. The
shooter should allow for two inches of ele-
walton at 100 yards and not less than three
inches at fifty yards, and in the northwest
ern woods five deer are shot at inside of
1 la5tS yards to one that Is sh0' at 0sS0na
If the deer is standing still. broadside on
and from fifty % seventy-fve yards from
tightly as possible, take his time and aim
at the center of the animals shoulder, just
on a line with The lower edge of Its body.
If the aim be true the bullet will strike in
the center of the shoulder half way up,
and the deer will either pitch forward in its
tracks or else, with both shoulders smashed,
wriggle only few feet.
If the wound is behind the shoulders and
the deer has taken full breath just be-
fore the bullet strikes 1t will run, and the
distance it will go will depend entirely upon
the severity of the shock. 1t will be apt
to travel fifty yards even If struck through
the heart.
Further back STILL with a hole through
the stomach, or above the stomach, pro-
vided the vertebrae are not touched, there
is no saying how far it will go. 1t may run
q mile, or two miles or five, and be lost
altogether. only to die miserably day or
two afterward.
Many men new to the small-caliber rife
have missed deer standing and looking at
them only few yards away, and wondered
how they did 1t, knowing that the front
sight was truly placed. They shot over,
probably not more than a portion Of an
inch and continued to shoot over until they
became able to hold the gun still and
learned to allow for the up-curve of the
TRAJECTORY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
A Frenchman's Social Error.
From Tit-Bits.

From Tft-B1ts.
A Frenchman on his return to Paris, after
a weeks stay with an English commercial
friend in London. sat down to inscribe
letter TO thank his host for his kind hosp!-
tally. Possessing but scant knowledge
of the English language. it entailed some
effort on his part to frame suitable letter.
He managed, however, to convey what he
wished to say with considerable satisfaction
to himself. It only needed the usual finish
ing sentence. and the Frenchman was wont
to wind up his social letters with the
French phrase, May the Lord preserve you
and your family to all eternity"
Failing for the moment to recall the En-
elish definition OF the French word meaning
"preserve," he sought the aid OF a diction-
airy. He there discovered that the word
meant s'spickfe:" so. with pride, he concluded
his nnissive with the parting words:
May the Lord pickle you and your family
to all eternity!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
ARSENICAL POISONING.
Said to Be Cause of Cancer and Other
Diseases.
From the London Hospital.

From the London Hospital.
For long it has been known that arsenic
was capable under certain conditions OF
producing serious LESSONS. The very serious
outbreak Of arsenical poisoning arising
from gross contamination Of beer which
recently caused SO much suffering in the
north Of ENGLAND has done much to arouse
interest in the nature of the toxic action
of arsenic. Much important material has
been collected and numerous suggestions
have opened up fresh paths for investiga-
ton 1t would seem that much OF the
alcoholic neuritis' so long a common
clinical entity in Manchester and distr1ct
was really of arsenical origin;
1t is. OF course. irrational and unscien-
tific to Jump to the conclusion, as some
have done. that all peripherai neuritfs In
alcoholics was Of arsenical causauon. but
the proof is clear that in some districts
arsenic has for many years been present
in anpreciabie quantities In malt LIQUORS;
There Is also good ground for believing that
the muscular degeneration which SO con-
spicuously involved the myocardiuni OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Poison in Potatoes.
From the Chicago Tribune.


Potatoes contain a poisonous alkaloid
known as solanine. Little of this poison is
found in the new potatoes. but even fresh
potatoes which have grown above the sur
face Of the soil and have a green skin are
generally known to be poisonous. When
potatoes are kept a long time they con-
tain a large amount Of this poison, and
many cases of serious poisoning have oc-
CURED in late summer from eating old po-
tatoes. About ten years ago many soldiers
In the German army were Ill from I'M
known cause. They suffered with head
ache, collie. diarrhoea, vomiting. weakness
and slight stupor, and In some cases dila-
ton of the pupils. The matter was invest-
gated. and 1t was discovered that the men
had been eating potatoes which had been
kept for long time in damp place until
they had begun to sprout. Chemical ex-
animation revealed the fact that these po-
tafoes contained twenty-four times as
much solanine as is found in new potatoea,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
A Genuine Surprise.
CHtw C<.r

A story is told of a Pennsylvania farmer
who wore his old suit until every one was
tired of it, and his estimable wife was al
most ashamed of the hustling man who had
been inside of 1t so long. But one day he
went to town to sell his produce, and while
there he determined to buy new suit. and,
happy thought surprise Eliza So he bum
died neat suit into the wagon and drove
homeward 1t was after night as he hur-
ried homeward, and at a bridge over q
river he stood up on the wagon and peeled
and threw the despised old suit into the
water. Then he reached Tor MS new
clothes, They were gone-had Jolted out Of
the wagon The night was cold and his
teeth Chartered as he hurried home. He
surprised Eliza even more than he expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Suits and Wraps.

There's something to appreciate about
Parker Bridget Suits and Wraps There
comes the question of style again-and
quality, too. How much better and more
satisfactory it is to get something exclusive,
something that is high grade and looks it.
You'll pay as much as we ask anywhere else
you go-and you can't get more, while
every chance points to getting less.
The Wraps are beautiful. This weather
tempts to bring them forward with par
ticular prominence Even the plainest
tailor made jackets possess points of
grace in line and excellence of finish that
class them above the ordinary, while the
elaborate wraps for dress, carriage and
evening wear go even further in excellence,
for the range of ideas is less confined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Gloves that are really
good-tlnat are TRULY
reliable.

We've made "merit" the watchword
of the new Glove Department. Only those
gloves that are known to have abundant
merit will ever find place here. For that
reason we've drawn on such prominent
their best products And when we invite
you to see the stock we do so with feel
ing of confidence that you will find what
evening wear. Gloves from ST up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Good for an Hour.

From the Chicago News
Come on. BILL" whispered the old bur-
g1ar In disgust. its no use wasting time
around here
Don't you think those lovers will get off
the steps soon? queried the new burglar.
No! Just heard him say that was the
last kiss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Handkerchief, Neckwear,
UmderrmusIims, Hosiery.

Products of that French Room that
has won such a reputation for showing
the daintiest, prettiest goods created in its
lines. Dainty Handkerchief little squares
of fabric that clever French fingers and
equally clever fingers of people of other
nations have given to women.
Neckwear that's hand made, and conse-
quently more or less exclusive, for individ-
ually made things can be changed with every
piece Undermuslins, hand made, too,
some French, some American and Hosiery
in silk Isle and cotton The plain sorts
the hand-embroidered sorts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

that the anti-Platts agitation will acquire
no momentum or AZ evidence that President
Palma's administration may not find a pref
ty decided and united opposition when he
comes to propose measures for making the
Plat amendment effective, or In other
words, keeping Cuba's pledge to the United
States after the United States has kept it's
pledge to Cuba by the grant of liberal
reciprocity. But the Incident shows that.
while much apparent opposition may be
manifested, ultimately this may be dissi-
pated and may not be any real basis of
lasting issue between Cuban political par
ties. Ioa
In the present conditions 1t Is necessary
to write chiefly OF the nationals, because
by their action they have come to the front
or the stage. Their claim has been that
their opponents. the republicans, were only
detached groups, the republicans of Santa
cara province understanding one thing by
the name. the republicans of Havana an
other thing, and SO on.
They do not seem to realize that union
on one side means union on the other
side, and that being the opposition them
serves the other party which Is the govern
ment party will be bound to show more CO.
herence than formerly Within three
months probably it will develop that the
party IN power, or the government party, is
the republican organization, though the ma
tlonals may continue in control of the
house.
The nationals claim that the military ele-
ment is with them and that the majority
OF the generals Of the revolution have iden-
tilted themselves with their manifesto. This
Is controyerted. but actually the dispute is
not OF consequence. Old General Maxine
Gomez and his veterans Of independence
were with the government when the strike
threatened to become a rebelliOus riot.
They VIII be with 1t at all times In an
emergency.
Nationals Strong in the Cities.
The nationals control the oity of Havana,
or did control it at the municipal election
two years ago. In a general way the ma
t1onals seem to be stronger in the cities.
One outcome of the strike was to show
how the country would rally to the govern
ment. The governors of the different prov
1nces saw the drift and were prompt in
their measures for sending in the rural
guard. The alcaldes, or mayors. of the VII
lagos showered the palace with kilograms
of adhesion. This was not politics, but 1t
showed how strong the tendency is In the
country to stand by the government be-
cause 1t is the government.
The alignment of political parties In Cuba
need cause no disquet in the United States.
1t will interfere with no necessary legfsla-
ton. Its effect will be healthy In strength
ening the sense of responsibility both on
the part of the administration of President
Palma and on the part Of the opposition
The incidental developments will be In
structive CHARLES NJ. PEPPER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Her Little Joke.

from the Chicago News.
81 love you from the bottom Of my
heart" he pleaded.
Then your love must be bitter she
said. coyly.
"Bitter?'
Yes; the doctor said you had tobacco
heart"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
rlillinery-Hats, Bomnets.

They further our plan for showing only
exclusive things. Perhaps that's more to
be appreciated in Millinery than in anything
else. We receive new models every day-a
few or many, just as it happens-for one
day will bring forth more goods of merit
than another-and merit is the only thing
we consider.
1t has been remarked time and time
again that our prices are most reasonable
on Millinery. Maybe that's deep-laid plot
on our part to gain the greatest possible
favor for this department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
PARKER, BRIDGET & co.
PARKER, BRIDGET & co.
Ninth and the Avenue.
Fslmeies of Fashion i'm
W0mnem's Wear.

of minds
her
creation
Women
know where look things that will easefor makers
'hacks,' but genuses i'm their line
This department full holiday suggestions just like
stepped his influence
that partner Kris Kring He and Gloves
things-things of beauty and WE'LL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

Opposition May Be Dissipated.
I do not mean to cite this matter as proof
New-York tribune., 1902-03-19
.NR. BIGELOW BACK TO STAY.
CALLS REPORTED DIVORCE SUIT BY
HIS WIFE A THRILLING MATTER.

Poultney Bigeow. the author and traveller atter
living in England for more than twelve years came
back to New-York yesterday on the steamer MIN
neapos. and says that he will reside In his own
country once more. He did not have very much to
say about the report that his wife, who was Miss
Editha Evelyn Jaffray, daughter Of Edward >
Jaffray the merchant. is going TO sue him FOR
divorce but declared that the subject was un-
important.
This is the first I had heard OF It," he said
handing back to a reporter a newspaper clipping
telling the story. ANY way, 1t is trifng matter
compared with some of the more important things
which am interested in"
''Do you regard suit for divorce as a trihing
matter" he asked.
"oh. yes" he said. so far as the public is con-
c.rned. What |oes the public care for the mos
quito Bselow1 There great national questions
10 be discussed. I now engaged In writing a
book on colonial expansion l wrote three chapters
coming over"
But are you surprised the report OF the action
your wife is going to take?" some one asked. DO
look so? Am I ready to drop to the ground with
astonishment?' was his answer. Mr.. Bigelow then
looked at story by his wife, which took A"o
prize in an American magazine last summer, and
which dwells on strained relations between nus
band and wife. Il cant remember all mySeif @
wife's manuscripts. Let US talk about something
Il was in the Philippines during the Spanish
war" he went on and think they are a NdIGdpIe
mem This country can handle a colony better than
England Germany, and, by the way, want ~
done everything possible to ALLEVIATE our endshp
with England. but ENGLAND and the Shi'eG SfaITs @
too many interests in common. The United states
Germany, Germany is colonzIng in South America
and when she gets ready 10 act, the Monroe Doc
1T is not true that l have quarreled with En-
Peror William of GeTmany lie is the 5rainies! man h
world. excepting Roosevelt
New-York tribune., 1902-03-19
AT THE IRVING PLACE THEATRE.

The Irving Place Theatre was not large enough
to hold all the people who wanted TO be present
last night the Won Seyfferttz benefit. Every
seat in the house sold and chairs were placed
In the space reserved for the orchestra to accom-
modate some Of the people who came too late TO
secure seats in the auditorium proper. The play
selected for the occasion had little TO do with the
big house. for had Mr.. COnried ordered the per
formance of any threadbare work Mr.. Seyfertitz's
friends would probably nave crowded the house
As 1t was they showed their appreciation Of the
work Of the most popular member Of the company
and enjoyed admirable rendition OF a delightful
farce which has been known the English stage
for some time 'On and OF"
Der SchlafWaRencOntroneur." under which i'm
posing title the German version Of the play IS
known. has been performed with great success on
nearly every important stage in Germany.
At last nights performance Mr.. Seyfertitz
took the part Of the SchlaSwagencontrolleur-s
ing car inspector-and well assisted in making
the performance enjoyable by Messrs. Haenseler,
Horwitz Frey Habrich and Cesfed. and Misses
Won Ostermann, Meta Bunger. Frida Brandt Kupfer.
Warna and Frankel
The play will be repeated every evening this week
and the Saturday matinee.
The annual benefit for George Hernstadt ticket
agent and George Bischel cashier, will take place
on Tuesday evening, March %, when Hans Hucke-
bein" will be produced.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-19
CLEVELAND HALE AT sITTY-FITE.
SPENDS BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY-HIS
OPINION OF WATTERsON.s LETTER.

Princeton, n. J.. March Is (SpecaD.-Grover
Cleveland, the only living ex-Presdent of the
United States. quietly celebrated his sxty-ffth
birthday with his family at his house, in Bayard-
ave, to-day. The sudden turn In the weather
been well for a large part of the winter, he
thought il the safest plan to remain indoors all
day Mr.. Cleveland seemed to-day. however. to be
enjoying good health When asked by Tribune
reporter 10 the condition of his health and how
he had enjoyed the day, he said: Il feeling
pretty well. but account of my sickness during
the winter have not been going out very much l
have spent the day quietly with my family, and
entertained a few neighbors who called. Nothing
out of the ordinary happened"
When asked what ne thought Of Henry Waiter
sons letter. In which the administration is
said be in political mix up, he said: We'll. the
party may get badly mixed up with itself oc-
casionay. but II seems to have the faculty of pull
lng together at convenient times"
Replying to a question about the Panama Canal
he said: Il notice the question has already been
debated in the House of Representatives and has
go through IL seems to me that great deal OF
should be used, however, that We Go HOt make
the thing merely kind Of great bag for ourselves
ON the proposed work of the NdtOHa. civic Fed
GRAFTON Mr.. Cleveland said.
Il think there can be no doubt that the commit
tee IS calculated to do much good when It's ser
vices needed Whenever emergencies arise OF
sufficient Importance TO warrant the calling to-
gether of the members Of the committee the difft-
culties in question should be satisfactorily ad-
JuSted."
Mr. Cleveland said that he and his family would
Hills, in Massachusetts. but that he could not say
definitely that they would. He expressed desire
tomorrow but feared the weather would keep MIN
from leaving the house
New-York tribune., 1902-03-19
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY MUSIC.

The extra concert which Mr. Sam Franko gave
in the Lyceum Theatre with his American Sym
phony Orchestra yesterday afternoon proved be
delightful affair any OF its predecessors
and enjoyed some ewhat better patronage That 1t
should have given much pleasure was but
natural, for the programme made up almost
wholly OF pieces that had favor at earlier
certs this and last season. and MI Franko and his
men working themselves more and more into
the spirit OF the music of the eighteenth century
which these concerts chiefly devoted. The only
number in yesterdays scheme which had not
figured one OF the programmes before was the
air DE noirs presentiments mon anne intimidee'
from Gluck's "Iphigenie Tauride," compost
tion peculiarly noble and impressive. even among
Gluck's many noble and impressive pages. II was
sung with fine intelligence and in broad, manly,
uplifting style by Mr. Gogorza. The orchestral
numbers the overture to "CEdipe a Colone.
by Sacchn Ia work deserving of being incorporated
in the repertory Of Philharmonic Society. the
concerto, a quattro da Chesa in b fiat, by Dali
Abaco with the continue played upon cabinet
organ by Mr.. Henry X. Hadley), a chaconne and
rigaudon from Monsigny's "Aline, RENE de Col
conde." WesterhoUts prelude for strings based on
a theme from Pergolesrs ''Stabat Mater" set Of
dances selected from Gretrys operas, and the over
ture TO the same composers LEpreuve villageoise"
Mr. Franko and the orchestra have put nothing
finer TO their record than yesterdays performance
of these pieces.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-19
rRANsPLCIFIC MAILs

Mails for China and Japau Seattle close daily
- 8 "a . m up March tl9 inclusive for dispatch
per $ Tosa Maru- Registered mail must be directed
,t,is fSr Hawaii Francisco close daily
$50 D m Up March 20. Inclusive FOR dispatch per
Dtsus rHr Hawaii China Japan and Philippine Islands
-. So E'rancscn closS here daily AZ $50 o. m m ~
March t34 inclusive. for dispatch per $. City q
Peking.
r-1r0De and which goes VIA San
and Islands. Vancouver
fafv AZ $50 p. m after March t15 and Up To March
tncIustve dispatch s.. Aorangf
Mails Tor Australia West Australia which ror-
wnrdsd VIA Europe. New-Zeaand. FIJI. samoa snt
Uawau via san Francisco. close here daily az $50
y m after March t30 and April t5. inclusive or
On arrival LGcania due at New-York AprfI t3
dispatch Sierra.
Mails FOR Tahiti Marquesas Islands san Fran
cisco. here daily $50 up April f1T in
dispatch : Australia
mails forwarded port
and schedule % closing Is arranged on the pre-
sumption their uninterrupted overland transit tsg
istersd mail closes at s p m previous day.
CORNELIUS VAN COTT. Postmaster.
Postotiee. New-York, y. y. March "a 1902
New-York tribune., 1902-03-19
CHICAGO As A CENTRE OF LEARNING
From The Chicago Inter Ocean.

From The Chicago Inter Ocean.
The higher educators OF Chicago still answer
ing calls from of learning in other parts Of
the country. Scarcely week passes but some OF
college invited to accept places
the supply is perceptiby diminished for. severe
a the drain upon resources may appear to be,
the work of replenishment goes gloriously on.
The educator most recently taken from us Is Pro
fessor Adolph c. Miller of the University of Chi
Cago. who has been appointed to the chair OF
political economy and commerce in the University
of California.
There must be exception to prove the rule
even in this matter. however. and Triggs is the
exception We hear nothing OF inquiries or de-
nands Triggs. Professors come and professors
go but Triggs stays forever. Not because he
has not been exploited, for. from the hour that he
declared John Rockefeller to De greater man than
William Shakespeare to the moment when he an
nOunced that he had spent year In an effort to
find suitable name for his baby, Iriggs has been
advertised in manner TO excite the envy OF an
English actress mi, -,
NOT even priced There is no inquiry for Triggs's
samples The seductive reading notices fail
70 create a yearning in quarter Tor his posses
sion When he pronounces our classic hymns dog
serel and our classic art rubbish he interests the
nublic but he fails to interest the college pres-
dents. H., o,,.r fr,r, ,,
., term from year year and from inventory to
;nyentorv hoping against hope that there may be
q chance call for him. But the call comes not. No
bid "a heard And although he Is brushed up now
and then to make him seem ike new gooos' ne Is
aaridIv aa assuming a shelfworn appearance.
n is beginning look IL nothing save nre
sale would take Triggs on