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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
VALUATION OF PEARLS.
It Depends Primarily on Three Items
to Be Considered.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
AS the savage decks himself out in bar
barrie ornaments and tattoos his body until.
gradually becoming more civilized. he dis
cards his gaudy trappings, SO with nations,
the newer country Is apt to lean to show
and spectacular effect, while the older civ
ilization finds beauty in subdued coloring
and less conspicuous ornamentatfon. In
nothing is the advancement of nation
more shown than in the style of jewelry
and ornament which 1t adopts, and among
all the different precious stones none better
illustrates this than the pearl.
= No person who has not refined taste
can give to this masterpiece of nature Its
true place among the beautiful gems. Nor
Is 1t refinement alone that enables one to
fully appreciate it's beauties; one must have
also a certain culture In the lore of precious
gems.
The most important pearl fisheries are in
the Indian ocean; others are in the Gulf OF
California and the Caribbean sea. Pearls
taken from different localities vary, each
locality having its marked characteristics.
Many people who have but a slight knowl-
edge of this gem believe pearls found in the
fresh water rivers OF our own country to
be of inferior quality. This is not neces-
sarily true, as the value Of pearl depends
upon three things: First, its form. which in
order Of value must be round, pear-shaped
or exactly oval; second, its luster or orient,
as 1t Is called by experts, and. third, the
purity of it's color any yellow or gray tinge
greatly reducing it's value. Pearls of de-
cided color, however. are more rare. and.
with all other requirements in proportion,
are of much more value than the pure
white ones. Black pearls are by far the
most valuable. These come in order, pink.
yellow and brown; but the colors must be
decided.
1t is of course understood that the outer
surface or skin must be perfectly smooth,
without spot, wrinkle, bubble or indention.
A rough or irregularly formed pearl is
known as baroque. A pearl should have
the suggestion Of transparency, and must
out which even pearls of the finest form,
color and size have but little value The
orient in the pearl corresponds exactly to
the brilliancy in the diamond-lacking it
there is no charm.
Pearls are steadily advancing in price;
they cost now more than three times as
much as they did ten years ago. the cause
being that the demand is so great the fish
cries are practically exhausted both those
of the deep sea and fresh water rivers. In
our own western states, Wisconsin espe-
tilling the soil and have become oystermen
dragging the river beds till scarcely a
pearl-bearing oyster remains. The deep sea
fisheries are also in the same state Of de-
pletion. and only one out of every fifty
pearls taken is fit to use, one readily
see that the demand is by far in excess of
the supply.
Fully illustrating the fact that fresh
water pearls can be of fine a quality as
those gathered from the deep sea, one
taken from a Wisconsin river sold during
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the left while he massed his men and his
artillery on the right for the final attack.
From the manner in which the fire came
from the left it was not possible to deter
as if that was to be the principal point of
attack. A portion of Col Browns army
was advanced into the brush directly south
of the ellipse, and here under cover, poured
In a deadly fire which resulted in the re-
tirement of Col. Taylor's force from it's first
position to point about ten yards. in the
rear. Col. Browns force used it's ammu-
milton without stint. and created enough
soldier.
The Artillery Takes Part.
Up to this time the artillery had not en-
tered into the equation at all. Col. Brown
seemed late in getting his guns into posi-
ton, although his movement was justified
by subsequent proceedings. Col Taylor had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Australian Names,
rom the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
The early Australian gold diggers We're
remarkable for the many peculiar and &C.
centric names they conferred on the locality
which they despoiled of the precious
metal. Their "Peg-leg Gullies," "Rowdy
Flats" "Quart-pot Creeks" &C, mar the
ma ps of the fifties and sixties, but in more
recent ones have been replaced by more
agreeable and euphonous designations
That the tendency to originality of nomen-
however has by no means died
out of the breast of the Australian digger
is proved by the fact that the leading gold
mine in the newest Ell Dorado in the heart
of the continent, Arltunga, has been
christened "Paddy's Goose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07

the past year for $4,000. No gems are
found without much delving and this most
perfect of all gems, this single one which
the lapidary's art cannot improve, nature
has hidden most deeply. as if to guard from
sacrilegiouS hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Dyspepsia

is a germ disease, CURED
only by killing the NIL
crobes, bred by fermenta-
tiom i'm the stomach. This
is surely and safely done
by the faithful use of
r ADAM MGR OBJ e
KILLER, which cures more
hopeless cases Including
Catarrh, Consumption and
all disorders of the blood
than any other remedy
known to mortal man.
Safe, certain and scientific.
You drink lit.
Write for The VIM. Radam Microbe Killer Co.,
Free Book 121 Prince ST.. New York.
Washington Office,
6I4H Ninth St. NV.
Chas. f. Bell. Manager. Phone 2178-Y.
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performance was the manner in which the
classmates of the contestants, lined up
along the edge of the ellipse, proclaimed
the merits of their respective schools in the
loudest and most shrill of cheers. The
spectators all congratulated Col. Ross and
Col. Brown on the excellence of the show
Ing made by the regiment and for the
themselves in action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
BATTLE OF THEcADETS
High School Soldiers Engage
in Warfare.
LIST OF TIES
ATTACKING PARTY CAPTURES A
STRONGHOLD.
Over Five Thousand Prisoners Taken,
Including Many Distinguished Of
ficials-Thrilling Engagement.
LIST OF TIES

The District Commissioners. Gen. George
H. Harries, commanding the District
militia, and members of his staff, and about
five thousand young men and women were
taken prisoners yesterday, after hard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07

The marine cable industry was confront
ed by a scarcity of gutta-percha, which is
used to incase the wires, until tree pro-
ducing it was found on the Amazon. Now
it has been discovered in abundance in Ger
man New Guinea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07

1t is estimated that between the ages of
twenty and thirty man loses an
erage only five and one-half days year
from Illness. but between fifty and sixty
he loses twenty days yearly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
~. PoYnter Pollshes rs Hat.

Mr.. Poynter Polishes His Hat.
James Poynter rang four times AZ
Or. Chartley's doorbell, and raped
as many at the great grinning knockcr
tied in flannel, before he heard the
chain put up and the lock shot back.
t. display the smudgy unwholesome
ccuntenance of Elizabeth Gundry, who
always blinked like a night-bird when
forced TO leave her dark kitchen.
There. hang it. woman. open the
door" cried Poynter. DO you take
me for a theft"
NO. sir. I didn't know it was you;
hut I am so scared, sir, and they ain t
found Bob yet"
Elizabeth did not hear what James
POINTER said about Bob, for she closed
the door. took down the chain. opened
slowly and grudgingly, and the visitor
entered.
"How's the doct0r?"
Awful. please. sir. just; he's there
with his eyes shet, as If he was going
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

A New England scientist has lately
published some suggestive conclusions
on the subject of the birth-rate in Am
erica. Looking backward . the time o.
Benjamin Franklin he discovers that
the average number CT children to a
later it had declined TO c.; in 1880 il
was &c; in 1860, 3.33; i--S72.2.45; in
1900,1.S The Lirth-rate throughout
the entire civilized wOrl1 according TO
oe nauthority is steadily decreasing
rapidly in the New World. more slowly
in the Old-truly an alarming condl-
ton OF things, for which ne are offered
the following explanation:
Family shrinkage seems clearly
referable to the strenuous, nerve-rack-
ing life of the day, TO the struggle not
for existence, but for luxurious eX
istence, to the eyer-increasing desire
for the Inquiries of life and the morbio
craving for social designations and al
vancement. II is due % the desire
to have no shildren or only such
number as husband and wife believe
suitable and adapted to their ideals OF
comfort and their supposed financial
pOssibilities.-"HarpeT's Weekly. -.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

The export trade from Alaska Tor
four months ending Oct. 81, 1903, ex-
oeeded S2O,OO0,OOO, and was equal 20
that from Hawaii for ten months eEG-
ing the same date, was three times
that of the Philippines and more than
double that of Porto Rico. The island
dependencies of the United States
are densely populated, small in area
and lairly well developed. They are
in the tropics and unfit for white
men and their families. Alaska
needs 10000 miles of railroad, 10000
miles OF wagon roads and telephone
lines, and can, as lar as transports
ton is available, give homes and ep'-
ployment to a population of 10000
600
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

lemma, for it was impossible to d.
vide the property according 10 the
terms of the will without chOpping
up the 18th elephant. Finally the
heirs applied to a wise lawyer, Sum
Punk, for advice, which they promised
to act upon. Sum Punk had an ele-
plant OF his own. He drove it into
the yard with the II, and said
Now we viii suppose that your
father left these Is elephants. Fun
Hum. take your half and depart"
So Fun Hum took ni-a elephants
and went his way.
Now, M Pin" said the wise man,
take your third and deP@-t also"
So M Pin took six elephants and
went
Now, Ding Bat" said the wise
man, take your ninth and BECOME
So Ding Bat took two elephants
and disappeared.
Then the lawyer took his own elc-
plant and went home again feeling
very much satisfied with himself
Cassels Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

The effect of the use of pure anu
adulterated tobacco will be the study
taken up by Or. Wiley of the agricult-
ural department after having COLI
cluded experiments in the effects of
adulterated foods he is now conduct
ing. 1t is his intention to take mcl
who are regular smokers and to ascei-
tain their physical condition as TO
heart action, breathing and digestion,
while continuing the use Of tobacco
under normal conditions, and then 10
have them suddenly cease the use OF
tobacco entirely.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
FAME'S PATHWAY.

Ex-Governor Barcelon of Lewiston,
Me-, although 90 years old. continues
to practice medicine and makes long
journeys.
Geronimo and a dozen CT his Apache
warriors have joined the Methodist
church at Ft sill, l. T., having been
baptized in the presence of a large
crowd of Indians and whites.
The governor general OF Canada has
presented to Miss GeOrgiana Pope the
royal red cross in recognition of her
nursing services in South Africa. She
is the first woman in Canada to be-
come the recipient of this honor.
Princess Zorlaa of Montenegro, the
late wife of Peter KarageorgOvich. the
new king of Servia, was a handsome
woman, whose portrait shows her to
have resenlbled her mother, Princess
Milena, and her sister, Elena, queen
of Italy.
Five thousand dollars is a big price
TO offer for one flea, but that is the
amount positively offered by the Hon
orable Charles Rothschilj of England
for one of these bOthersOme insects.
Mr.. Rothschild needs a polar flea 10
complete mis- collection of these insects,
and the $4,000 will be Paid over = the
person who brings him a flea from the
back of the arctic fox. The flea Ct The
arctic fox is to flea fanciers what the
egg of the great aux is TO the collectors
of birds eggs. Mr.. Rothschild has
fitted out a whaler. which is now in the
far north, to lCOh for this flea among
other arctic curiOsities.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Use of Pigeons.

The experiments made in the Ger
man army with carrier pigeons having
been satisfactory, every war ship leav-
ing i[iel or Wilhelmshaven will here
afte- carry a consignment of pigeons,
10 he released at varying distances
from the land stations. 1t is estimated
that the birds have sufficient enduI-
ance to fly home over a distance Of
about 1S6 miles from land.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

to die. and Miss Rich and Miss Janet
taking it in turns to sit up night and
day"
ASK Miss Charley to come down
and see me-"
(Which, please, sir, she said as she
couldn't see nobody now"
"You go and do as l tell you"
(Which IL amt my place, sir, to
answer the front door-bell at all. Poor
Bob"
She ended with a sob, and put her
apron to her eyes. Il say" said Poyn-
ter, giving her apron a twitch and
dragging it down, ''look here"
well, I'm sure!" began Elizabeth
Indignantly.
Look here; have your wages been
paid?"
"Lor', no, sir, not for ever so long"
said Elizabeth, with an air of surprise
at the absurdity of the question.
Then look here, Elizabeth; you
know what l come here for, don't
your"
81 think can guess, sir" said the
woman, suddenly becoming interested
and smiling weakly.
"Of course you can. You're a sharp
'un, that's what you are. So look here;
the day I'm married I'll pay your
wages. and I'll give you a f'-pun note
to buy yourself a new bonnet and
gown. Now go up and say I'm waiting
to see Miss Richmond on particular
business"
Elizabeth's eyes opened widely, and
there was a peculiar look of satisfac
ton therein as he closed the door, led
the way into the dining-room, and then,
after giving the visitr a nod of in
telligence, she left him to go upstairs
and deliver her message.
"Pah, how the place smells!" NUT
tered Poynter Any one would think
that chap was here now. A nasty,
damp. fusty hole!"
He listened eagerly, but the step he
hoped to hear was not coming, and he
began TO walk up and down, twisting
his silk handkerchief round, and
polishing his glossy hat the while.
I'm screwed up now" he muttered.
I'm not afraid of her. She can't say
no, but If she does, she's got to learn
something. Perhaps she don't know
what putting on the screw means. and
shall have to teach her. All for her
good. Hah!"
There was no mistake now; step
was descending the stairs, and James
POINTER once more looked round for
mirror for final glance; but there
was nothing of the kind on the blank
walls. and he had to face Richmond
unfurbished.
She entered the room, looking quite
calm, but very pale, and the blue
rings about her eyes told of her suf.
! ferings and anxiety. There was a
slight frightening OF her color, though
for few moments, as the visitor adj
vanced with extended hand, in which
she placed hers for few moments be-
fore motioning him to a seat.
"How's the doctor?" he said huski-
/ ly, and then coughed to clear his
| throat.
very, very i'll. Mr.. POINTER" was
the reply. II am sorry, but | must ask
you to pease see Doctor Maurice, who
has promised to attend any of my
/ fathers patients If they called"
To be Continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
AN ENGLISH COMIC ARTIST.
Gives an Account of Sone Of His IN
usual Experiences.

usual Experiences.
In my early days I once tried to en-
gage as model big negro, who made
living out of chewing glass in sun
dry barrOOms for the entertainment
OF those gathered there.
4 want TO paint you I said, when
he had taken round the hat after his
performance.
What cullah, boss?" he asked, sus-
piciously.
why, natural color, of course, I
replied. Il want to paint your face,
you know"
''Yas, Use not taking any, boss" he
said, firmly. The cullah Is got is
gOOd enough for this chile"
once nearly got hammered for
making a cOlored sketch from life OF
a very respectable golf caddy in an
attitude of ease, subsequently adding
q street corner as a background AMI
sending it to an exhibition under tic
title of a Loafer." The man came
around to see me in a violent rage,
said he was a blOOmin', respectable,
igh-clarss golf caddy, and no loafeT,
and, if l didn't alter the tie CO tha;
dashed picture he'd either put his s.
licitor on to me or jolly well bash ne.
Oh, yes, there's a lot of humor
about, if you only look e it il places
where you don't expec, . I'D It
Tom Brown in the Booklovers' Maya
zine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

If you can't be a great man, try -
be next to one.
Where there's so much temper there
must be some fiery hair.
The man who takes himself serious
ly is a huge joke to everybody else.
They call him best man at the we'd
ding because he gets the best of that
bargain.
Nothing makes a woman feel so
ashamed as TO think how ashamed she
was when she was first married-Ncw
York Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
LAWYERS are All the Same.

When Ah-Chung. a Chinaman, died,
it was found that ne had left his prop
erty by will to his three sons, as fol-
lows: One-half to the eldest. ono
third to the next. and One-ninth to the
youngest son. When the property
was inventoried il was found TO con-
sist of IT elephants. Here was a d.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

and her hair" cried Claude, is
something TO dream over.
1T would make a good mattress, for
a fact" asserted MeltrEvers, ever
anxious to display fine sensibilities.-
Puck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

If the camp is permanent AFFAIR,
have the floor of Al least one tent
boarded. Rain is no respecter OF
campers, and unless you are a small
boy, you won't enjoy camping with
your feet in puddles.
Use some heavy duck or drilling for
the door and do not omit the flies.
They not only afford protection against
the rain, but by absorbing some OF the
suns heat they keep the tent proper
cooler. They are especially necessary
if the tent is pitched in the open.
Pneumatic mattresses, hair mat
tresses covered with waterproof duck,
and cots made of waterproof canvas
may sound more prosaic than a bed
of fragrant pineboughs. But they will
be found a deal more comfortable.
Tent stoves are to be had that come
iointed with an eye to heir packing.
An asbestos stovepipe collar relieves
all worry as to the tent catching fire.
Do not forget enough lanterns TO go
round. Candles are of little service
in the draughtly, out of door life of
camping.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Only Natural.

Mr.. Jackson-Yo'r dog Jest bit lie.
Mr.. Johnson-Well, why didn't ~
bab a rabbits foot in yo'r pocket?
Mr.. Jackson did.
Mr.. Johnson-Well. den yo' ca2't
blame him. He's a rabbit dog
Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

the gustatory wise among our guests,
the perfection of simple broils and
fries.
Never bone" a fish, as by sucn
mutilation of the tissues the natural
juices are lost, leaving the flesh dry
and fiavorless. BOning is quite COM
monty practiced, but never by cooks
who are fitted by instinct and the best
intelligence for the duties to their Of
fee
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

First Farmer-You ouehter took
trip 70 New York years ago.
Se~ond Farmer-Oh, I dunno. The
Ioneer you wait the more thee Is IN
see.-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

LIGHTS AND sloELIGHTs.

What should the patient do while
awaiting the doctors arrival?" asked
the professor.
Make his WILL replied the pupil
who was wise beyond his day and
neration.-Chicago News.
why is the mon chasing that
man?"
"'Cause he said if this country and
ROoshy got in a fight we might have
hard work lickin' her, blame him! A
man that hain't no more patriotic than
that can't live in this town. Chicago
RecOrd-Hehald.
Aunt Jane-SO Clara is going to mar
ny? I hear her husband that is to be
is quite literary character.
Mrs. Sister-Why, I never heard
that he was a writer.
Aunt Jane-My Fred says he is one
of the most noted boollmakers on the
turf; and of course that amounts to
the same thing. you know.-Boston
Transcript.
At the picture store-Mrs. Dollar
worth-How much for that landscape?
Shopman-Fifty dollars, marin.
Mrs. Dollarworth-What, for that
little thing? You only asked twenty
for that other one, which was three
times as large.
Shopman-Yes, marin; but this Is
chef d'oeuvre.
Mrs. Dollarworth-Oh. is it? l
thought it was landscape like the
other. OF course, if it is a sha doove.
that's another matter. I didn't notice
IL at first-BOston Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21
Charm of Print Dresses.

Print possesses much simplicity and
charm when applied to the summer
dress. The white print dress with
red spots upon it, or the white print
dress with narrow black lines upon It,
may be converted into a thing of sig
nal stylishness. The skirt should be
plainly fashioned, bearing two very
large tucks upon the hem; and by the
way, the very large tuck, known as
the lingerie tuck, appears on many
of the most elaborate dresses.
The simple gathered bodice to that
print dress might have a very deep
yoke cut with a long shoulder seam
matde of Irish lace, and the waist
would be encircled by a scarlet leather
belt.
This is the time of year when cher
ries and currants and things TO eat
find their place upon hats, recalling,
perhaps, the habits and customs of
the Neapolitan, but yet by no means
lacking prettiness.
The Cool Bedroom.
To have cool bedroom IN summer
one should remove all draperies and
knicknacks.
The bedding should be light and
open.
Nothing is so good as white for
walls, ceiling and furnishings. 1t is
the most restful and coolest looking
color. No one could be cool in a red
bedroom. Yellow is too trying to the
nerves. Green is very soothing and
blue cool and restful. But white is
most sanitary and stands less chance
OF becoming nCnotolcUE.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-21

The male members of the family
who are fond of fishing will soon be
arriving with the glistening beauties
they have landed, and the housewife
should be able to do her part and
serve them to the kings taste, says tie
Pittsburg Dispatch. The first thing to
learn about fish cooking is that an
UNDERGONE fish is a fish ruined-an OF
Tense TO the palate. an indictment
aeainst the cook. The second thing -
bear in mind is that the simplest meth
DDS give the most enjoyable results.
Elaborate fish dishes we may we'll
save for formal entertaining. for our
social enemies (critics) TO dazzle the
eve and excite envy of skill, reservinE
tie home table for our intimates and