Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08

In a me-yellowed copy of the National
Journal, Peter Force, editor. which was
published in Washington tri-weekly in 1879,
are found the following definitions:
Originality Undetected imitation.
Pedant-A man SO ahsurdy ignorant as to
be vain Of his knowledge.
Rhymc-Often a substitute for poetry. and
an antithesis to reason.
Scandal-The tattle of fools and malig
nants who Judge of their neighbors by
themselves.
Spins:er-An unprotected female. and. of
course a fine subject for exercising the
courage of towards and the wit OF the Wit
less.
Tinder-A thin rag such. for instance, as
the dresses of modern females. intended to
catch the sparks" raise hame and
light IN match.
Nanity-AuOther word for the whole fleet
Ing pageant of human existence.
JgIircss-An advantageous stimulus for
the mind. that it may make up for the de-
hcienCes OF the body.
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The fishing season is well under way and
the local anglers are bringing back some
good stories from the scenes of their activi-
ties. as we'll as bags of fish. DR.. Harry
y Rooster. devotee of this sport and
Companion were the victims OF an exciting
and interesting experience several days
ago. while fishing off Edes' MIL on the up
per Potomac. according to story that Is
being handed around by their friends.
DR. Rooster and his friend picked out a
long low. narrow strip of rock land extend
ing out from the shore in front of Edes Mill
as the basis of their operations. This strip
extends out into the water about fifty feet,
forming somewhat of a peninsula. 1t is so
low that II is entirely covered by water
during high tide. but at its extreme point
l. hav IIAr btph tan1
eral feet out of the water at all times and
which Is a popular spot for fishermen. 1t
was this rock that attracted the attention
of the Young men. They had heard of Its
good qualities and the endless number Of
fish that exist in its vicinity.
In the morning Rooster and his partner
scrambled out over the rocky surface of
the strip to the big rock at the end and
spent nearly the entire day with their at
tention their lines and brushing away
mosquitoes. When they packed up and
stretched themselves preparatory to tracing
their steps homeward they were surprised
TO find a body of ripping water separating
them from the land and their only means
of retreat cut off. The two fishermen were
afraid to attempt to pick their way back.
not being sure Of their ground and remem-
bering how irregular the surface of the
strip was when they walked across 1t In
the morning 1t was not until after almost
an hours wigwagging of handkerchiefs and
shouting for help that they were rescued
from their stranded position by an old fish,
erman. who had shored his boat some dis
lance up the river.
Rooster says 1t would not be a bad idea
FOR fishermen in picking a place to cast
their lines to give thought to how they
are going 10 get back to land.
X X
The entry Fugitive from ST. Eliza
beth's," so frequently seen upon the blot
tiers al the police stations seldom attracts
more than the usual amount of attention,
but there is frequently interesting
story behind the arrest.
But few persons who live away from
the vicinity of the asylum seem to under
stand about the fugitives." remarked an
Anacostia policeman, who discussed the
problem
He explained that the authorities have a
standing offer OF the payment of a reward
for the return of the fugitives, and many
persons about the asylum are continually
on the alert for such persons.
Some OF these people have earned the
rewards they received. Others have re-
ceIVed more than that"
The policeman told his listeners that
some few people are continually holding
up pedestrians and occupants OF vehicles
when they think there Is something sus-
picious looking about them
II can recall one case in which the cap
tor OF a supposed insane fugitive paid
dearly for his mistake the bluecoat
stated, land he was only one of a number
who received similar treatment. 1t was
late at night and the prospective recipient
OF s. reward stopped a suspicious looking
individual and made known the reason
why he stopped him.
But the man was not crazy" the officer
added, and his pugilistic qualities were
something OF which John l.. might have
been proud. The hunter of the insane re-
tired 10 the Office OF his family physician.
And since that time" the speaker con-