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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
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ished that period of my life I was pretty
FAMILIAR, by practical experience, with all
kinds of farm work. l learned to milk a
cow. and when a man reaches that stage
he Is or that Is to say he used to be, as
far advanced in the lore of a farmer s
vocation as a woman is in housekeeping
when she learns to make a good loaf OF
bread. l suppose nowadays when every
thing Is done by machinery the farmer
hires his milking done, but when l was
boy and started out to feed the stock
in the morning l always took the milk
pail along.
What began to say he went on, when
my sarcastic friend interrupted, was that
| was very much edited by conversation
L heard that evening on the porch between
my host, who has quite a good deal of
ground about his place, and his hired man.
1t appears that the man had come around.
as he usually did. to get his orders for
the next day. They were talking about
the condition of the crops and the state
of the vegetable garden 1 was panied to
observe that my friend was assuming a
good deal of knowledge about farming and
gardening, but whether it was for my spe-
clal benefit or because he had a notion that
ne knew what he was talking about !
could not make out.
sBut the man appreciated the situation,
put for obvious reasons he could say moth
ing and of course I did not like to even
hint that he had betrayed his ignorance.
l suppose that performance is scheduled
for a daily turn in the comedy of that
farm Ire, which is saved only from being
tragedy by the fact that my friends
bank account is ample to meet all his
freaks Of fancy
What would you have a man do under
such crcumstances?' inquired one of the
group.
why, l am In favor of his doing Just
as he pleases," was the sententous reply
X X
1T should be Of general interest" re-
marked an officer of the National Guard
of the District of Columbia, that by spe-
cial action Of the executive committees of
the National Rifle Association Of America
and the New Jersey State Rifle Association,
for the purpose of assisting, If possible, in
perfecttng our national arm and Of giving
an opportunity for test as to the present
rif1tng OF the United States caliber 80 rifle
compared with the best obtainable the as
sociations I mentioned will admit to their
individual matches. except the President S
match at Sea Grit next month, service
rifles that have been fitted with barrels by
private makers The following restrictions
will govern:
The barrel must be capable of using the
standard government ammunition.
The competitor must accurately describe
In writing, the details wherein his barrel
differs from the government barrel
No changes other than those in the
character and pitch of rifiing will be per-
mitted; and all outside dimensions, sight
and prevailing weights must be retained ;"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
The Art of Travelling.
from the Chicago Tribune.


Travelling Is so easy nowadays is the
trite utterance of the tourist, and espe-
cially of those who have learned to make
of travel one of the fine arts. But, like all
arts. 1t requires practice and familiarity
with it's laws The difficulties made by the
untraveled over a little journey and their
anticipatory fears and terrors are still the
fruitful theme for the story writer But
the days when everybody travelled with
bird cages, bandboxes and lunch baskets
are about over. and the good traveller
of these times Is known by the absence
rather than the presence of baggage. Not
only have people learned to travel with
ease, but they have discovered the neces-
sity of imparting order and design to their
plans for journeyings. I'm going to see
my own country first" Is the commend
American traveller. who would be ashamed
to look upon London without having first
seen San Francisco and would Scorn to
confess to Venetian that he had never
seen Boston. There Is one thing at least
that travel will not do-it will not impart
the gift of expression to the traveller or re-
lieve him of that despair of silence into
which 50 many are plunged. Change of
scene may cure the lover of his hurt or
bring back the blush of health to the worn
out man of business, but it will not put
fresh words into the mouths of those who
are suffering to reveal what they have seen
and who fall back upon that old complaint
Il can't describe it, 1t is words rather
than wealth that the accomplished tray-
eler needs in order that he may rely upon
his conversation more than upon his
camera for the revelation of the scenes of
his travels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
A ASTRONOMICAL EPISODE.
Peculiar Feast of Gentleman Taking
Luncheon Alone.

gentleman who tolls seven hours per
day in the service of the government is
keeping bachelors hall this summer His
family, consisting of a wife and three chill
dren. are rusticating somewhere in the New
England woods, while he, poor fellow, has
no delight to pass away the time" save
In the companionship of an old chum, his
classmate in college, and also toiler in
one of the public departments. This gentle
man has the run of the premises to the ex-
tent of being allowed night key, and
comes and goes as he pleases.' He,is an all
time bachelor, not. a summer bachelor as
Is the gentleman whose family are away
The other day this friend not feeling very
well, remained away from his desk and
about noon sauntered over to the deserted
mansion, and not having INDUCED in break
fast, felt himself getting hungry and began
foraging through the pantries and refriger-
ators and cupboards, etc, for food.
Il didn't find anything" he said Except
some bottled beer in the refrigerator and
some of the queerest-tasting pilot bread
ever tackled. 1t was sort of drab color
and the hardest bareback l ever struggled
with. but 1 soaked it in beer and it went
down and wasn't half bad. Soon after
ward Jack came. Uack is the deserted hus-
bandl. He was loaded down with proven
der, including sardines and two bottles of
Rhenish wine. l told him Of my hunt for
grub. and particularly of the fiint-like hard
ness Of the pilot bread Great Scott, man,
said he, that isn't pilot bread. it's dog bis
cult. l got it for Toby Croby is the dogs
name). 1t won't poison YOU, he said, and
possibly II man was on the brink of
starvation it might go down very we'll
soaked in beer"
1t is on record that Jacks friend begged
him not to mention this little astronomical
episode and Jacks promise was given, but
it leaked out somehow or other, and quite
naturally came to the ears of represen-
tative of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
Getting Even.
From the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffalo Express.
She was a sharp-eyed. independent little
woman, and IL the conductor had been q
reader of character he would have known
better than to try to match his wits again0
hers
She had ridden two blocks before the con-
ductor got around to ask for her fare.
This is as far as want to CO." she said.
"I'n get of here"
but you can't get of without paying
your fare" said the conductor. stupidity.
ST can't, eh," she answered. well, let
She made for the door. but the conductor
barred her way and refused to pull the bell
rope.
It," she exclaimed. angrily.
you must pay your fare before you can
get of" the conductor kept repeating.
That was all he could think to say.
Every WELL" said the woman. Pumping
herself down In seat again. 81 guess I
can ride free as far as you can afford to
carry me-"
After couple of blocks more the con-
ductor pulled the rope and said. somewhat
sheepishly:
you won't pay your fare"
The woman stepped haughtiiy to the
street. and then turning. with smile said
gweetly:
.aThis IL really the corner that I wanted.
knew you'd carry me q block or two after
told you I wouldn't pay. 20 began the
A the conductor gave the rope two espe-
cially vicious jerks she called after him:
II wouldn't have done Il II you hadn't
DAY."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
To Identify the Stars
tie Worlds Work.

From the Worlds Work.
The stars have always been the guideposts
of the sea, but only recently has a device
been invented by which they are accurately
identified. In an overcast sky they will APP
pear for moment and then lose themselves
behind cloud. The mariner must by guess
or by some diagram of his own work out his
location from them. The new invention
consists of a star map over which swings a
transparent scale, and it revolves from the
point located on the map as the north pole.
On this scale are engraved the circles of
altitude and the lines of bearing. From
this map. by a slight calculation, and by re-
volving the transparent scale until it is OPP
posite certain figures indicated on the map,
the ships location can be instantly taken.
The name of this particular star is obtain
ed easily by reference to the nautical al
manac by a guide on the chart.
This seemingly simple device Is the result
of many years STUDY and hard labor on the
part of Dr. Geissnger, whose idea ii is.
Even after the working model had been
made and found satisfactory a difficulty
arose. 1t seemed impossible to duplicate
by any mechanical means the transparent
indicate No engraver could be found who
was willing to undertake the work of repro
this scale, the use of which depended en-
tirely on accuracy. The inventor imme-
diately went at the task of planning ma
chine which would make the desired lines.
and after infinite labor he constructed a
mechanical device which engraves on the
scale exactly the lines of his Ingenious orig
inal model This new invention IS likely to
be an added preventive OF aoc1AonfD and
delays In ocean travel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
HE WAS MISTAKEN.
Story of the Young Woman Who Talk
ed Over the Phone.

The manager of one of Washington's
large department stores was at his desk
deep in thought owe some Intricate busi
ness problem of the day.
Not far away stood the young woman
who has charge of the sheet music depart
ment, carrying on an animated conversation
over the phone
When the manager came out of his rev.
erie his attention was arrested by SCRAPS
of conversation from the small box-like
arrangement that holds the telephone
Il love you. dear and only you-Pm
wearing my heart away-can't live on love ?
Il never was hurt until then-Iye a long
ing in my heart for you, and maybe when
the harvest days are over I'll think of
you-dreamy eyes-just kiss me good live
yes, dream of the golden past-good- bye
forever"
Before he had recovered from his aston
ishment and wonder the young woman
hung up the receiver and stepped out of
the telephone box.
Miss Jones. come here" he commanded
sternly. It's strictly against the rules of
this store for salespeople to use the phone
for personal business. I must forbid you
TO do 1t any more. Hereafter when YOU
wish to make love to young man, don't
do 1t over the telephone. where every one
can hear everything you have to tell him.
Now go to your department
Why. Mr. Brown she answered st
was simply ordering some new sheet music
which We need from the publisher"
he nasnt stopped apologizing yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
Prevention Better Than Cure.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
1t is coming generally to be admitted.
even in Germany. which invented the sana-
torium, that It's main role in the treatment
of tuberculosis is educative. Curative it
may be, but it is far more valuable as a
means of imparting knowledge about pre-
vention. Until an anti-tuberculous serum Is
discovered prevention remains the only eff
f1cient means of dealing with this malady,
and it is almost pity that its Importance
should have been obscured by the fresh
air. cure OF "fresh-air'' prevention we
cannot hear too much. With open windows.
especially In the purer air of night, and
sufficient food. one may defy tubercle baciln.
When the responsible members of the gov
eminent follow the advice of every living
hygienist, rather than their own ignorance,
and prohibit public expectoration, there will
soon remain no tubercle bacdlli to defy.
Meanwhile tuberculous patient dies about
every seven minutes in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
A Whistler Joke.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Philadelphia artist, returned from
abroad, tells this story Of the late James
MCNEIL Whistler:
A group Of American and English artists
were discussing the manifold projections
of the late Lord Leighton. president of the
Royal Academy.
Exquisite musician-played the violin
like a professional" said one.
"One of the best addressed men in Lon
DON" said another.
Danced divinely,' remarked the third.
Ever read his essays?" asked a fourth
'.In my opinion they're the best Of the kind
ever writtren.
Whistler who had remained silent, tapped
the last speaker on the shoulder.
Painted too, didn't hep he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
WOES OF A SHOPPER

The store salesman who. unless actually
driven to it, doesn't want to give customers
what they ask for Is said by observant
middle-aged persons to be about four times
as numerous nowadays as he was fifteen or
twenty years ago. The store salesman who
has an instructive and overwhelming disin-
cifnation to give people what they ask for
is an exceedingly difficult individual to do
business with. man. for example, walks
into haberdashery store and says In a
distinct. business-like manner to the clerk
who, upon reflection, decides to wait upon
him:
Il want three plain-bosom Timbuctoo
brand shirts. with long sleeves, size six
teen and half"
The clerk who hates to give people what
they ask for comes back. as a matter of
course, with:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
AeKindi Father.
From the New York Times.

From the New YORK IIflff4S-
A. young manlins his shirt sleeves and a
straw hat was observed. one Of the hottest
afternoons this week. wheeling a baby car
riage backward and forward in front OF
one of the small houses In the vicinity of
Paramount Park. He appeared hot. but
happy.
my dear" came voice from one of
the upper windows Of the house.
Let me alone. can't you" he called
back. and went on wheeling ana noppins
his face.
An hour later the Same voice came from
the window in earnest and pleading tones,
George dearrs -
well. what on earth do you wantf.' he
asked Have the water pipes burst7r
NO. George. dear, but ron have been
It not time for baby = have furnf'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

mo, thereH be nothing else. thank YOU
I'd like to stand here and chat all day.
could just die waltZng!-but 1 perceive
that the floor walker has a suspicious eye
on me, and anyhow. such is the bitter
hardship of my life 1 have quite little
work to do before go home to my humble
evening meal. And shopping is so tire
some, anyway isn't it? Here it has taken
me twenty-five minutes to cop out 10
cent cake of shaving soap that was right
beneath your hand in that box there, and
at that rate supposing that I felt wild
inclination to stake myself to about ninety
eight cents worth Of articles on sale in
your department, my folks and probably
yours, too, would be sending out a general
alarm before we returned to our homes
this evening"
Whereupon the man departs in a canter,
being already ten minutes late in meeting
an imperative appointment, and the sales
woman who hates to sell folks what they
ask for turns around shifts, and remarks
to the girl at the next counter:
There goes one O. them fresh guys!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
Some People Are Like a Tonic
From Success.

Some people act like tonic or an in
MIGRATING and refreshing breeze They
make us feel like new beings Under the
inspiration OF their presence, we can say
and do things which 1t would be fmpossible
for us to say and do under different condi-
tons. One stimulates my thought, quickens
my faculties, sharpens my intellect, opens
the hoodgates OF language and sentiment
and awakens the poetic within me- while
another dampens my enthusiasm, closes the
door of expansion and chiils me to the very.
center of my being. There emanates from
him an atmosphere which paralyzes
thought, dwarfs expression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

Nope, l didn't say 1 wanted a half
dozen. l said that wanted three. l know
that the box holds just an even half dozen
and that, as you say, / might just well
take the whole half dozen along with me-
But then. again, 1 might just as well not.
too Three is all / want"
mo, l haven't got anything smaller than
a twenty. and If 1 did have I'd flash the
twenty on you anyhow, just to give you a
peek at a man rolling and wallowing in af-
huence. Thanks. No. you needn't send
them up-Tn carry them myself. You've
succeeded in wasting just twenty minutes
Of my time that 1 might have profitably
employed in counting my money. but you
can't help hating to give people what they
want when they ask for it, and SO 1 won't
charge it up to you. Yep. I'll call again. If
all of the other haberda sheries in town
burn down before 1 happen to need any
thing more in the haberdashery line
S'long.'
The saleSwoman who has an innate and
Unborn indisposition to sell people the things
they ask for is also growing more numer-
Gus all the time. according to acute OBJ
servers of these matters. Occurrences SIM
liar to the following. for example, are con-
stantiy happening in the stores where
saleswomen are employed:
II want a round cake of kerjilliams
shaving soap. II you please says the hur-
ried-looking man, addressing the willowy
young pompadoured thing in charge of the
department store toilet article counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

Sure thing. or course / know 1t. But
the fact that few. If any. of the Willie
boys are wearing plain-bosom shirts nova
days doesn't cut enough ice to cool the
fevered brow of a gnat with me. It's the
plain-bosom shirt for me or nothing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

Yes. I'm perfectly well aware of the
fact that this is a peculiar season of the
year for man to be buying stin-bosom
shirts. but I'm peculiar man, and I've
told you what / want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

"Uh-huh. 1 am perfectly certain that my
size shirt Is sixteen and a half. 1t was
this morning, anyhow. when I put on the
shirt that I'm wearing now. and II any
body since then has given me a short-arm
jab in the neck. raising a lump calculated
to force me to wear seventeen and half
shirt, l couldn't hardly notice 1t at all"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

do tell! No, 1 had never heard that
Whooperino's shaving soap has much
better effect in softening real stiff beard
than Kerjilliam's. but, If that is actually
the case, bully for Whooperino! He ought
to have a sure-enough winner. Meantime.
1 want Kerjilliam's"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

Nope, the Toxic brand won't suit me
just as well. 1 want the Timbuctoo brand -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

Did you really imagine that I said 1
wanted a stick of Kerjilliam's shaving soap
instead of a cake of the samoa round
cake? Why, the idee. How careless of
me. 1 thought sure said round cake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

mo. Whooperino's won't do just as WELL
l want Kerjilliam'S.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22
Loidies' Chowder Club Outing.

The East Side Loidies' Chowder Club gave
a picnic and chovderfest down at South
Beach the other day, and among those who
attended were. Of course, Miss Lonergan
and Mr.. Mulvihill.
All hands went bathing as soon as the
boat arrived at the beach. Mr.. Mulvihifl.
being naturally of a kittenish disposition,
promptly proceeded to duck his Ioidy fren.
Miss Lonergan. Ignoring the fact that she
had had her hair in tight curl papers for
three days in anticipation of the excursion.
Mr.. Mulyihill playfully yanked Miss Loner-
gan underneath the water and then sat on
her head for a little while as he gazed
around at the lovely maritime spectacle
that was spread out before him. When he
eventually wearied of viewing the seascape
he permitted Miss Lonergans head to rise
to the surface
She was considerably more than half full of
salt water, but she still had room for plenty
OF wrath. She shook herself like terrier
to get the water out OF her hair and eyes.
Mr.. Mulvihill meanwhile laughing quite
strenuously at the breathless spectacle
which she presented. Then she walked over
to. whers the life-savers' boat was pulled up
on the beach, picked q ten-foot oar out OF
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
OFFICERS
Elected for Ensuing Term by Trades
and Labor Council.
At REGULAR Meeting Held in Reeds
Hall Friday Evening.

The regular meeting OF the Clarks-
burg Trades and Labor Council was
held in Reeds hall Friday evening.
There was a good attendance, most of
the delegates being present. Busl-
ness Of general nature was disposed
Of by the body, after which the regu-
lar election Of officers for the ensuing
term was held.
The Officers elected are as follows:
b. w. Reynolds, president.
c, A. Killingsworth, vice-president.
Fred Mahr, Recording secretary.
J. Clark, financial secretary.
II. Holden, treasurer.
i. NJ. Flahcrty. L. W. P. waldeck.
J. II Drummond, trustees.
Cleveland Tey!or. guardian.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
TEMPERANCE
Gets Knockout Blow at Salem
Election.
High License People Win BY over.
whelmIn0 Majority.
Montgomery Elected Mayor-ereat
Qualification.

The municipal election at Salem
New Years day was somewhat one.
sided and the law and order people are
soreiy disappointed over the results,
as the high license ticket won easily.
In fact by an overwhelming majority.
The entire license ticket was elected.
The officers-elect are as follows:
For mayor, w. D. Montgomery: re-
corder, George E. linn; councilmen,
w. n. Way, T. B. Smith. T. J. Hick-
man, r. X. Jones and G. w. F. RAN
dolph; and r. T. Gordon, school com.
missioner.
The defeated ticket was comprised
OF 5. Broadwater, for mayor: c. A.
Schultz, for recorder; G. Fl. Trainer.
G. II. Ross, Ray Randolph, Clete Ran.
dolph, and Hiram Lynch, for council:
and T. F. Kemper, for school commits
sioner.
The temperance people are very
much incensed over the results, and,
to some extent, are discriminating one
another. They say many of their own
people deserted them.
The town was wild election night
over the results and the whiskey peo-
pie became quite hilarious. They had
all sorts of fireworks and kept up the
jollitication almost the entire night.
The vote for the heads of the ticket
was: Montgomery, 90, and Broad
water, ss. making majority of 1sl
for the former.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
LICENSE {: is;
:, 100. J. 49,
Wins at shInnston-old Ticket is
Turned DOWN. Z
Howard shinn Elected Mayor by
Overwhelming Majority.

The results u lhe election at sninn.
ston New Years day show that. that
town is tired of being dry. or at least
that the present council has been un-
satisfactory. The high license ticket
won by an overwhelming majority. 1t
was composed Of the following per-
sons.
Mayor, II. t. shinn; Recorder. Geo
J. Riblett, Jr.,; Councilman, p. r.
Lowe, Frank Powell. G. F. Randall
L. J. Ro@and, and Thomas jarrett
The entire ticket was elected with
the exception OF Mr.. Randall. He was
beaten by Charles Furbee on the on.
posite ticket.
Mr. shinn was elected over the
present mayor, B. F. Anderson. by n
vote OF lo3 to %.
The defeated ticket was composed
OF B. F. Anderson for Mayor: r. r.
Hardesty for Recorder; Charles Fur
bee, NJ. c. Jarrett. c. A. Short. John
Lowe and W. S. Hursey for Council
men.
Another ticket was also in the field,
but was not much voted for. 1t was
composed of Arlee Fletcher, Mayor:
Charles Taught, Recorder: Blaine
Smith, Ed. Reeder, Howard Harner
and Others for Council. 1t was known
as the Light" ticket.
The newly elected officers win o.
into ONCE February.