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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Practice Throttling,

Never run the engine to its utmost capac-
ity for q longer period than is absolutely
necessary, unless you wish to shorten Its
life considerably. When the car Is on the
level or running down hill. the speed de-
sired can be obtained by judiciously ad-
vancing the spark and reducing the gas by
means of the throttle valve. This at the
same time gives economical running.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Mathewson the Literary Light.

Dan McGann, the champion Giants first
baseman. is the big man Of Shelbyyille.
Ky, as well as its crack amateur marks
man, and so he scarcely has time for any
thing except to receive his friends. who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Exports Increase Rapidly.

The latest available statistics show that
the American export trade In automobiles
and parts thereof is in highly satisfactory
condition. During February these exports
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Inspects Cincinnati's Streets.

Almost as unusual is the winters work of
"Heiny' Peitz of Pittsburg He Is street
inspector for the municipality of Cincinnati
whence he halls. The republican leaders of
the Queen city are it's base ball magnates,
and this may explain how it is that Peitz is
able to get and give up a political job at
viii, aside from the additional fact that he
Is rated very clever inspector and a con-
scientious one.
Catcher Bresnahan of the champion Giants
Is probably the only base ball rival of Mr..
Sherlock Holmes. His speciality is ctachng
box car thieves in the railroad yards of To-
ledo, and he is so good at this particular bit
of sleuthing that the private detective
agency which gives him employment would
like him to devote all his time closing his
hands over law-breakers. But Bresnahan
says that detecting is only his form of WIN
ter amusement, and not all the money in
the world, nor the fame of the great mas
ter detective could induce him to give up
the diamond while he Is fit for the national
game
Fred Hahn of the Cincinnati Reds stands
ready to doctor anybody's sick horse in the
vicinity of Harrison. Ohio. where he has an
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door job in an iron foundry. He offbears
iron and is all round utility man. and
though the work about a foundry is not
easy in any part. McGinnity literally grows
fat on 1t. and is compelled to knock off a
few weeks before training begins in order
to devote his whole time to reducing his
all to evident paunch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23

reached total valuation Of $3.50, 1877, an
against value Of $127,247 in February q
year ago. During the eight months ending
February, 1905. the total exports from thu
United States were valued at q. 402, 77k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Bowerman Runs a Dairy.

The champion Giants also have another
farmer in the person of Catcher Bow
erman. whose acres IN Michigan support
dairy, and whose milk, butter and eggs
are taken to market every morning by
the trolley road which runs by the catcher
farmers door, Naturally. Bowerman is a
crank on electricity as applied to commerce.
One of the retired base ball players who
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Ferns in Pots.

Many persons have given up grow
ing ferns in rots on account of poor
success with them. They get fine
plants from the florist and in few
months they go to pieces. There are
but few things TO know in order to
keep ferns in good condition, and
have them increase in beauty from
year to year, says an authority. They
must be grown in a moist atmosphere.
If kept in hot, dry room they will do
no good. For this reason they do
poorly in rooms heated by steam or
hot water, unless provision is made
for adding moisture to the air. A
room heated by hot-air heater which
has an evaporating pan is the best for
ferns. Also the soil must be kept
moist at all times. yet be well drained
The soil should be made up of peaty
loan, one part, and leaf mold one part,
and handful of bone-meal to pot.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Dives Gifts to Charity

anonymously, that is your own affair"
Dives thought it was a good scheme
and sent check accordingly. Laza-
rus was duly referred to the organic
alton and being investigated was
found guilty of chronic aversion to-
manual labor and turned down.
Dives did not contribute anony-
mously and in consequence overheard
discussions of his generosity in vari-
Gus public places. One plain citizen,
in street car, perhaps, would say to
another plain citizen:
81 should think he would contrib
ute something! Why, he won't miss
what he gave any more than you and
| would miss a nickel for glass of
beer. He's got so much money that
he doesn't know what to do with it
and | suppose he has got to get rid
of it somehow. And when you con-
slider how he got it.
The other plain citizen, fully agree
ing with his friend, would further
proceed to criticise the manner in
which Dives had disposed of his
money and would state what he would
do if he had lots of money and was
going to give away some of it.
And Dives would go home in no
very amiable mood and say: "Gee!r
You can't satisfy some peOple-not
even if you give away the crumbs!"
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Revival of Flower Turban.

For the flower turban one harks
back to the days when every woman
had violet turban.
This turban is rather large this sea-
son. 1t is pointed in front and is COW
cred as to the top with violets, while
the sides are matched with leaves.
This violet and green together form a
very pretty combination which can be
made dressier by the addition of a
pink velvet bow, or series of little
pink velvet bows, arranged around the
crown in such a manner that the little
bows touch the hair.
The gown to wear with the flower
toque is unquestionably gown of the
same color. A pretty purple, pansy
colored, or lavender gown goes beau
tifully with violet trimmed hat. And
one can even essay to wear pink i
one cares to do so.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Jap" Spy System Thorough

they said, was TO become naturalized
Russians, and TO be admitted into the
orthodox church.
The idea appealed to the aristo-
cratic customers of tea shops and in
due course they were admitted into
the orthodox church and made Rus
sian citizens.
Shortly after this the five new Rus
SLAMS wanted to get married and
found families. Once more their GUS
toners interested themselves on their
behalf Brides were found in the
shape of pretty young Russian work
girls, dowries provided by subscrip7'
ton and the marriage ceremony was
duly performed. Time went on, child
rem were born, and everything in the
various menages seemed to be most
satisfactory, when suddenly the war
broke out. Two days later the Rus
slan-Japanese teamen had all disap-
peared, leaving their wives and fami-
lies behind them in st. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg society was f1abber-
gasted. The confidence it had unfor-
tunately impaired to the teamen went
to Tokyo in the form of private re-
ports to the Japanese general staff,
while the heroes Of the story all cap
tains or lieutenants in the Japanese
army, went back TO their respective
raoimenfc
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Triple Of the Presidents

took generally of all good liquors and
wines. Taylor and Fillmore were fond
of glass of good Madeira or brandy.
All of the presidents were good liv-
ers, although Polk, Hayes, Lincoln
and Johnson cared only for good,
square meals"
All of them up to Van Buren's time
played loo and brag. Poker was un-
known in those days. Jackson was
fond of whist. Grant played euchre
and poker Lincolns favorite game
was "old sledge." Pierce was fond of
bluff" and seven up. Polk, Hayes,
Garfield and the Harrisons never
played.
Johnson did not know one card
from another never used tobacco in
any form and was never in a theater
or at a horse race in his life.
Lincoln was fond of the theater. He
once said that he was particularly
fond of the Merry Wives of Wind
sor" with Hackett as Falstaff; of
Murdock's rendition of Hamlet; OF
Kean's Richard and that he regarded
Macbeth" as Shakespeare's greatest
work.-Chicago Chronicle.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Useful Hints.

You can make of odds and ends of
accordion-pleated gauze or ch'ffor
pretty o'clock tea Jackets, and here
fashion is most elastic. You can
wear the tea jacket short or long. as
your fabric allows. A fichu-like collar
or V-shaped vest of lace at the neck
is a charming finish, and the sleeves
can be picturesque, long and hang
ing, or short and puffed to the elbow.
One of the prettiest Jackets was
made out of length of pale blue
zenana. There was not sufficient ma
terial for a full sleeve, so it was
tight to the elbow, cut in scallops,
finished with some accordion-plaited
blue. chiffon edged with a remnant OF
Valienciennes lace. The collar was
made of white muslin, with insertion
and edgings of Valenciennes, fasten-
ing to one side, with a big chou Of
palest pink and blue chiffon.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Pigeon Pie.

Choose four pigeons, and having
drawn, cleansed and trussed them
nicely. blanch and mince the livers
with one ounce of beef marrow, four
peeled mushrooms, one-half pound of
veal, some picked herbs and a table
spoonful of fine bread crumbs. Sea-
son it with salt, pepper and grated
nutmeg, mixing it all through, and
then put tablespoonful of the mix
ture in each bird. Line a pie-dish
with some of the forcemeat and, after
putting in the birds, arrange tiny
rolls of thinly sliced bacon and slices
of hard-boiled egg between the layers
with small dabs of butter at intervals.
After this is done cover the pie with
good paste, leaving a hole in the
center. After baking in a moderate
oven, and just before serving, pour
a gill of clear rich gravy into the pie
through this center opening.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

From the standpoint of the prohibit
zionist, none of the presidents has
been strictly temperance man.
Grant was fond of whisky punch and
champagne. Johnson preferred Rob-
ertson county, Tennessee, whisky.
Jackson drank rum, brandy, whisky or
applejack.
All of the presidents up to Van Blu
rem INDUCED in liquors and Madeira
wine Polk. Hayes and William Hen
ry Harrison used liquors less than the
others; yet all three knew good grog
when they tasted it. The later Harri-
son, like Presidents Arthur and Grant,
was appreciative of John Chamber.
Inns famous apple toddy.
Garfield was fond of fine wines and
once in a while INDUCED in brandy
and ice. Lincoln also took "snifter'
of Bourbon occasionally and enjoyed
a glass or so of sherry or port Blu
chanan took to Monongahela whisky
and was fond of fine wines. Pierce
enjoyed a glass of rum, brandy or
whisky and was happy over mint
julep on a hot summer afternoon.
Arthur was a connoisseur and par
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

Once upon time, and not so very
long ago, says the New York Press, a
certain rich man, whom we may call
Dives, received from a certain poor
man, whom We may call Lazarus, an
application for the crumbs that fell
from the formers table. And Dives
said: Certainly. Help yourself"
And Lazarus thereafter was a fire.
quent applicant for crumbs.
Whereupon representative of one
of the organized charities, having
heard of the case, called upon Dives
and demonstrated with him for his
injudicious conduct.
why not do the thing properly"
he said. Capitalize the crumbs and
send us check for the amount. Then
refer this person Lazarus to us, and
we will investigate him. We have
a corps of the ablest and highest
priced investigators in the charity
business. If they find Lazarus a
worthy person he will get his share
of whatever may be left of the crumbs
after deducting the expenses of the
management. 1t will save you a lot
of bother, and if you have no objec-
ton TO letting your right hand know
what your left hand is doing you will
see your name in the papers. OF
course, if you prefer to contribute
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
STYLES in Hairdressinu.

A commendable feature of the hair
dressing styles of to-day is the lati-
tude permitted maid and matron. The
arrangement of the hair that is best
suited to the face is the style SO far
as the individual is concerned, and
while the low coiffures is now seen
more frequently than for some tim e
heretofore the high style is by no
means out of date and it is simply
a matter of choice and ,becomingness.
For evening particularly is the high
couture retained, the prevailing style
of hats being better adapted to the
low arrangement of the hair for less
ceremonious occasions and street
wear.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Effective NeqliQee.

A simple but effective negligee of
pink liberty satin falls in straight robe
fashion from the shoulders, with a
ruche of the same material running
around the bottom of the skirt, around
the neck and down the front, where it
opens over petticoat of white lace.
The garment is slightly low and
square in the neck, and a deep lace
collar falls over the shoulders and
back outside of the ruche. The
sleeves, which end at the elbow, are
finished with ruche.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Maxine of Gowns.

The pointed girdle and corselet
bodices need fully developed figures,
therefore the very youthful evening
frocks are still simple blouse waists
gathered into close-fitted moderate
girdles with the pretty 1880 berthas
draping the shoulders and falling
wide over the full elbow sleeves. The
skirts of the frocks follow the prevail
ing mode-wide and round, gathered
or plated at the waist and trimmed
with ruffles or fiounces about the
lower half. Decided favor is being
shown velvet as trimming on sheer
fabrics just at present. though this
may be varied by ribbon ruffies set on
in rows, waves or scrolls.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

Here is recent story in regard TO
the system of espionage employed by
the Japanese, says a writer in the Lon
don NJ A. p, which / find in letter
from St Petersburg published in one
of the French papers.
1t is vivid picture of what these
wonderful soldiers are willing to do
in the interest of their country:
Toward the end of 1898 a Japanese
from Kiu-Siu arrived in st. Peters
burg and opened tea warehouse on
the Nevsky prospect. Shops of this
kind simply swarm in the Russian
capital, but all the same the Japanese
prospered exceedingly. In view of the
big business he anticipated at the Eas-
ter Festivities during the following
spring, the tea merchant got over five
OF his fellow countrymen as assistants.
These were all extremely agreeable,
tactful young fellows, who quickly in
gratiated themselves with the aristo-
cratic clientele of the shop.
But. despite the prosperity of their
business, the Japanese did not seem
happy. Their melancholy was noticed
and at last they confessed their secret.
They did not in the least mind leaving
Japan; they were delighted with Rus
STA. What they did not like was to
remain foreigners on the soil of their
adopted country. Their dearest wish,
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Last Nom nts Of Moliere

There is pathetic account of Mo
Heres last appearance, which shows
the supreme courage which sickness
could not dissipate and which was a
part of him till death. His health had
long been failing and he had suffered
for years with a distressing cough,
which rapidly became worse. On the
day of the third presentation of LIE
Malade Imaginare." 1878. he was so i'll
that his wife and friends entreated
him not to perform. But he was deaf
to their appeals. What can | do?" he
said. There are forty workmen who
have only their daily pay to live upon
and they will lose that IL | do not act
| should reproach myself IL | neglect
ed to give them their bread for a
single day
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
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" WHAT SMART WOMEN ARE WEARING I'M
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waists will he worn during the COM
ing summer and this announcement
has stimulated interest in the en-
broiderers art. The decorative pat
terms are executed both in self color
and in contrasting hues, an Oriental
blending of blue, crimson, green and
gold being much favored by those
who like gay effects. In the accom-
panying illustration introducing va
out in Oriental coloring with collar
and cuffs to match the embroidery of
the front.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Lace Erocks.

Be it black or white, lace dress is
more useful for an afternoon costume
than almost any other sort of gown.
For one thing a deep lace gown will
frequently do service in the evening
for the theater or when staying tenn
porarily at some hotel, besides which
ii is the kind of dress which, made up
now, can be worn right through the
year. being equally appropriate at all
seasons.
Now is certainly the best time to
have lace gown made up, for it will
then be ready for the spring weddings,
luncheons, and bridge" afternoons,
besides which it is always easier to
get ones costumes bought and fitted
before the great rush commences.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

Then have We seen the mining camp
They're building over yon?
Twas suddenly created there
Between the night and dawn,
They built IL by the glinting light
OF gold beside the street
And they built 1t on the desert
Where the desolations meet.
And mountain rocks and lesser rocks
Berib the rugged scene.
And some are hard and golden rich,
And some are hard and lean.
There's not enough of water there
To bicker down a rill.
But stronger drink. of vicious red.
Flows ever up the hill.
The homes of mud or canvas-like
The dice of fortunes throw
Are scattered on the ups and downs
OF rush and fever row.
And fifty hundred men are there,
And twenty hunderd mules.
And twenty dozen gambling halls
And twenty hundred fools.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

Though more than usually indis-
posed he went through his part with
great difficulty. Once during the per-
Torrance the company could not but
see that he was convulsed. but he
passed it off with forced laugh.
When 1t was over he left the stage.
saying to his friends, The cold is
killing me-" He was wrapped up
warmly and his chair man sent to
convey him to his home. No sooner.
vas he in bed than he was seized with
a violent fit of coughing which brought
on a hemorrhage, and he died before
his wife could reach his side. His last
words were to assure his friends that
the hemorrhage was not alarming in
any way aud urging them to take cour.
age.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
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AaConfidences

Lapis lazuli beads are odd and
pretty.
Tablier effects are much in vogue.
Washable belts are very attractive.
1t is predicted that colored belts
will have the preference during the
coming season.
Chambray is utilized for some
fetching shirt waist suits.
Checks, in all wool material are
used for smart tailor made costumes.
Chiffon silk stockings represent
the icreasing popularity for the chif-
fon finish.
The newest link purses in gold
mesh are in circular shape.
Mohairs, plain and fancy, will be
much worn this spring
Pompadour designs prevail in trim
mings and laces.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
New French Blouse.

A fascinating creation which sug-
gests apple blossom time is shown in
the accompanying sketch. White crys
tai silk serves for the entire waist, as
cavalier cuffs and stole collar are en-
black velvet in a Greek key pattern
gives character to the bodice, and both
of these decorations are novel as well
as inexpensive. Applique, guipure or
the popular spangle can be used in
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

white edged with a plating of white
satin ribbon, with the yoke and collar
of white all-over lace.
The material is gathered under the
shoulder seams, and this fulness adj
justed about the waist and hips by
fourteen rows of shirring. The full
sleeves of elbow length are caught in
with double rows of shirring and fin
ished with fall of Valenciennes lace.
The graceful lines of this gown
make it equally suited to slender or
to stout figures, and any of the pretty
summary materials, wolfe, organdy
lawn or mousseline can be used effect
lively. Challie is particularly good for
this model 1t is inexpensive but eff
fective. and falls in soft, pretty folds
from the shirring.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Seeking the Golden Dross

And have We seen the fling of chance
The men that luck will choose
The tyros here who win the gold,
The pundits there who lose?
And have We seen the ancient shame
OF women lost to hope
That may not even walk to hell,
But weakly toward it grope?
And have we counted half the sum
OF pity and applause
The gods record who traffic not
With puny, human laws?
And wot we aught of tragedy
And comedy-the twain.
So fair and dark, and dark and fair,
That march beside the train?
Yet when you see that mining camp
(You can not miss the trail;
It's bazed with empty bottles and
With signs of fierce travaiD,
Regard the homes-the garden spots
That on the desert press
Where men of strength. with woman q
aid
Subdue the wildernessl
Philip Verrill Mighels in Harper's
Weekly
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
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Beer is the most nutritious OF eli
animal foods, and can be eaten long
er continuously than any other kind
of meat.
paraffin tin should always be kept
tightly corked. Unless this is done
the oil will not yield such a good
light as it ought to do.
When color has been removed from
silk by acid it may be restored by
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
SUrinu CoIors.

There is fancy for the violet tones
in the spring. But there is also l!k-
ing for brown. And the four browns
of the year are clear brown, which is
deep shade, golden brown. chestnut
brown which is known to all as sort
of reddish tone. and Havana brown,
which as almost exactly the color of a
good cigar. These four browns will
furnish the theme for almost all the
brown dresses of the spring.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
Embroidery.

Embroidery Is the most effective
as it is the most approved. form just
now of dress ornamentation, and the
blouse or separate waist is favoTite
medium for the display of handiwork
OF this sort. The fashion oracles pre-
dict that none but embroidered shirt
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

shape is so practical, there is no bind
ing of the tiny arms and shoulders. no
trying sleeves to squeeze into. for IL
ii shrinks a little. and that seems
to be inevitable with all flannels, there
will be ample space for that. The
illustration gives the garment laid out
fat and when a pattern cannot be pur-
chased II can be easily cut without
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

tied in tiny bows to shape the garment
Any flower that is small can be used
as decoration. but the violet in white
and the forgetmenot in pale blue or
pink are given the preference. Cash
mere and silk flannel shrink less than
wool flannel and are favorite mate
rails, and quite heavy enough for the
little wraps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

touching the spots with a little sal
volatile or hartshorn.
and then polish with soft cloths. Not
a particle Of oil must be left. Finish
by giving a final rub with a chamois
leather.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

Following to its logical conclusion
the customs officials great theory
that frogs legs are not turkey we ar
rive at the equally thrilling and pro-
found deduction that turkey is not
frogs legs.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

Eugene Ware thinks that the "songs
of the common people are the bull
wark of the state" Excuse us-we
don't care to be bulwarked by any
such doubtful arrangement as Hia-
watha and Bedelia.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06

1t might help some if President Cas-
tro would pay visit to this country
and see the gravity of the physical
proposition he proposes to bump up
against.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-05-06
CHARMING House Gown.

That Partisan modistes have set the
seal of their approval on the princess
house gown this season is shown by
the number of this style among the
latest importations of French models.
The chic little gown sketched here is
a Partisan conception developed in a
challie of the palest blue. The grace
fully curved shoulder straps are Of