Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1895, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. My) CORRECT SOLUTION\} Ne OF THIS STORY, ]¥ KY S AN BEFORE THEY _ | WERE MARRIED. LA HENRYC.PARKERs AUTHOR OF = “SCORNED TOTHE END, “ARBITRATION & Ca CONDITIONS OF THE STAR’S GREAT OFFER. 1. The Star will pay $250 in gold to thi reader from whom It receives by mail, at the Publication office, Pennsylvania avenue and 11th street, the complete and absolutely correct solution of “BefSre They Were Mar- ried,” as it shall be disclosed In the final chapter of the story, to be published Satur- day, December 14, in The Star. If two or More complete and absolutely correct solu- tions are received the $250 in gold will be divided equally. 2. 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Guessers must be wo- men and girls and necessarily they must be readers of The Star, but they may read the story in The Star taken by any member of the family and need not be regular subscrib- ers themselves in order to enter the competi- tion. While only women and girls may guess and win the prizes, they can receive help as to their guess from any member of thelr family or from all the family. EIGHTEENTH INSTALLMENT. CHAPTER XVHI-—A PROMISE OF LIGHT Professor Drummond seemed to be utterly confourled. He turned aside to conceal the disappointment and rage that twisted his features Into a most malevolent expression. The doctor watched him for a moment and then went to the bedside. Amelia had un- dergone no change apparently, and the doc- tor expected none for many hours. As he stood there he reflected on the strange situa- tion In which he was placed—committed by his public action to shielding a man whom he believed to be a murderer and refusing the hand of 2 woman whom until that day, that very evening, in fact, he had believed that he had loved with lasting devotion. He felt not a little self-contempt for what he regarded as his inconstancy, but there was Rot the slichtest disposition to waver from “You xre mistaken Prof. Drummond,” Said the Doctor. the ground he had taken with the professor. The latter gained control of himself pres- ently, and said: “You don't know what you are throwing away, doctor. “Iam content with my ignorance,” replied Dr. Williams, turning away from the bed, “and I command you to speak in a lower voice if you must continue to talk. I will not have Miss Willis disturbed.” “I suppose a physician may assume com- mand without offense,” returned the pro- fessor, “although there is more than one way of asserting it. I take no offense. You are in the way of doing your own character and career a great Injustice, and my child a great wrons. I do not know exactly what you think of me, for I cannot believe your recent words really expressed your convic- tions, but it is plainly the case that you are visiting upon the head of an innocent girl the sins you ascribe to her father. That is bet manly, and it is not like you, Dr. Wil- Hams. are m ken, Prof. Drummond, said the ductér. “What you are, or what you have done, had nothing to do with the matter. I thought T loved your daughter and told her so. I was wrong, and it should be cause for rejoicing that T discovered my error In time, and that she has not the slight- est love forme. There is absolutely no room for discussion. “What if you had misinterpreted my daughter?" asked the professor. “You are @ young man, and perhaps not old enough to know that a girl's affection is not only hard to gain, but that it is a harder thing to bring her to an acknowledgment of it. What if Louise, dismayed by what she conceived to be hos: y to her father on your part, should have felt it her loyal duty to reject you, while all the time the tenderest love for you was glowing in her heart? You aroused that love, Dr. Williams; you sought it, you fostered it by your suit. Do you deny that you have si e responsibilities under Buch circumstances? Does not your high conception of honorable obligations suggest & somewhat different attitude from that you have now assumed?” The doctor's heart felt iike a leaden t It was with positive fear that ree of the professor's argument ap- led to hin. Could he satisfactorily an- yi the supposititious question? Was the professor speaking from mere conjecture tating a fact as he appeared the end of his > profe re Is room for discussion rhink of it, doctor. ‘The night Everything in Fairview is at your ser Can I Well, I skall be av need not hesitate to call or to after I have gone to bed may Jook differently tomorrow. Good night, Dr. Williams.” The professor went from the room, leay- ing the doctor too perturbed, too much in cenilict with himself to s It was hours before he recovered composure wholly. He had to review eene with Louise over and again to stand firm in his conviction that she had no love for r Drummond will change his he hears trom Philbrick,” con- 1 the doctor. night wore on Wiliams be- lous of hi His fan site of the appe of his reaso: 1 manner of villainies that might petrated by the professor. He seemed to the min at work in his se- cret “shop,” con ‘ines Oise of the night su; jootfalls of the profes the chamber to work of destruction. Sgain.t his unconscious an instant did the doctor fear for him: All his apprehensior was centered Soon the wellbeing of Amelia, for whom he felt himself responsible, not only as a physi- cian, but as a man under whose protec- tion she had come. He felt himself called upon to save her, and to this purpose he reroived that all his ere ioe energies should be Methodically as he another's aitment he dition and reasoned dertaking too much would diagnosticate viewed his own con upon it, It was un Oo wal bedside night and day to begin with part of such work ought to be delegated to another whom he could trust. More- Over, there must inevitably be other things to do besides attending to the tient. The situation at Fairview could not pos- sibly continue in statu quo. It would break soon by its own weight, the break came, even if he Should ot ee cipitate it, he ought to be prepared to meet it with a clear mind and full bodily strength. He would have liked to plan to have Amelia removed from Fairview to aus arn or some other house, but in view esent an rob Mio! not to be thougnt ened Son cane ere wes, therefore, onl: available, to send for his. mother sre alcne could be trusted to take charge of the sick room. In the light of this con- clusion it seemed a pity that he had sent her away, but there was no help for it, and he had the satisfaction of knowing’ that shg would welcome the change. 'rofessor rummond was th call at the chamber when morning came He inquired about the patient's condition ally as ve as strained relations,“ DO Such thing “Miss Willis,” i replied the doctor, “ well as could be expected, but her condiics is critical, It is not advisable-I may say hot porsible—to remove her without danger Such a course would probably be fatal __I haven't the slightest desire to have her removed,” responded the professor; “such a suggestion was the farthest from my mind. “And yourself, doctor?” .,I need rest,” said the doctor, bluntl ‘and I dare not and will not take it until L can be satisfied to leave Miss Willis. I want you to send for my mother.” “It shall be done at once, doctor. have Louise drive over for her after I will break- ive her this note, then,” lams handed the professor a kad written during the night. In it he had taken pains to convey no hint of the real situation, but had laid stress on the serious nature of Amelia's illness and his desire to Fave her faithfully nursed while he rested and attended to other matters. He was re- lieved, though little surprised, that Prof. Drummond acceded to his suggestion with- cut a murmur. He might well have insisted that either Betsey or Mrs. Appleton could cfficiate as nurse, and if he had done so the doctor would have unhesitatingly resorted to extreme measures. That he was not com- pelled to do so seemed to indicate that the professor felt the power the doctor had over him, and was ready to acknowledge it by respecting the doctor's wishes. When Louise had finished her breakfast the professor gave her some letters to take to the post office and instructed her to call f rs. Williams on her way back. ‘ou’ll find the horse harnessed and hitch- ed,” he said. Loulse went to the stable by way of the lodge door, as to climb one fiight of stairs from her chamber seemed easier than to go down two, including the long steps to the plazza, and then to go around the house and part way up the slope that led to ledge and and Dr. Will- letter that he Seated on the Ledge Was Mr. Phil- brick. e. Seated on the ledge, idly oc- 1 in tossing bits of bark into the river itching them float away, was Mr. she said, her spirits rising at “Ah, good morning, Miss Drummond,” he respond getting up; “I was out for a con- stitution my steps as usual were 3 direction in spite of myself. me ciese to her, looking down with smiling admiration into her eyes. It was his way. He al ‘S$ approached so near that her heart fluttered like a leaf in the bre said Louis, “my cousin is seriously e docter has been here all night.” ! 1am distressed to hear it. What tter?" ‘apa says her mind—but I don’t know Tought epeat it. The doctor hasn’t ported definitely yet."” “IT am sorry if I asked a delicate question, Miss Drummond. It was far from my in- tention.” “Of course and I don’t believe it matters anyway to tell you, only, of course, you won't repeat it in the village, for she may come out of it.” “T am all interest and secrecy.” “You're poking fun at me!” “I protest—” “Well, papa says her mind has been over- strained by the shock of Mr. Starkweather’s suicide. He suspects that she felt an at- tachment for him, you know, and then she would insist on going to the inquest. It was enough to upset anybody, wasn’t it, Mr. Philbrick?” “Undoubtedly. What symptom of mental aberration has Miss Willis shown?” “She wandered out of the house yester- day afternoon, we don’t know just whea. Papa found her unconscious over there among the trees.” “Where?” and Mr. Philbrick peered curl- ously into the wood. “Just beyond that great hemlock, I be- Heve. They came past it in bringing her in, anyway. I am going for Mrs. Williams exain now. The doctor wantes -her to nurse Amelia.” “Him, it's very sad.” Mr. Philbrick looked really lugubrious. “Are you going to be here when I re- turn?” asked Louise. “I’m afraid I vhall be in the way ‘f there's serious illness in the house, but— may I?" “How absurd! of course you may. I shail lcok for you. Please keep away from that ledge!” She ran down to the stable, just’ escap- irg Mr. Philbrick, who reached ‘out to grasp her hand. He followed her to the top of the slo) watched her drivo away, waved her a aafute, and then strode into the wood to the spot where Louise said Amelia had been found. Very curfous man, Mr. Philbrick, forever prying into matters that did not concern him. Louise returned in about an hour and brought Mrs. Williams with her. Mrs. Williams went directly to the sick room, responding to the professor’s hearty greet- ing by a slight bow as she passed him in the hall. Professor Drummond wandered with ap- parent aimlessness about the hall and Piazza, his eyes directed ever toward the village. He was looking for Philbrick. There were two strings to the professor's bow, and Philbrick was one of them. If there had been ample time during the “Step this way please.” night for Dr. Williams to ponder the situ- ation, so had there been for the profes- sor. He had recurred to his former rea- soning and his conviction that Vhilbrick was staying cn in Belmont because he had fallen in love with Louise. ‘There was still doubt about Philbrick. He had not found a brass switch or any other sugxestive piece of evidence that the professor was aware cf, but beneath the man’s appar- ent Ingenuousress there seemed to lurk a clear conception of the circumstances, if not a positive theory as to their meaning. Philbrick’s conversation relative to the in- quest and the part the doctor took in It was teeming with suggestiveness. The man might know nothing, but he might suspect a great deal. “His suspicions,” thought the professor, “might stand in the way of his proposal for Louise; in any event his suspicions must be removed.” Philbrick had not called during the pre- viovs evening. It seemed certain, there- fore, that he would come today, and even as the professor was cogitating, around the corner from the stable came iis daughter and the man he looked for. “Ah, Mr. Philbrick!"’ cried the professor, “think cf—what is it? and you—* ou were thinking of angels and your daughter appears,” interrupted Philbrick. “Well, to tell the truth, I was thinking of you. I was hoping to see you.” “Good. Here I am. How do I look?" and Philbrick struck an attitude, while Louise, as usual, laughed heartily. “I can’t smile, Philbrick,” responded the professor, “for the matter on my mind is very grav2. Come in.” ‘They entered the broad hall, and the pro- fessor threw oren the door to the side room. “Shall I run away, pipa?” asked Louise. “Yes; please. Go and see if the doctor can join us for a few minutes.” Philbrick entered the side room and sat down, while the professor made some cas- ual remarks upon the weather. Dr. Will- jams came down stairs slowly. “What is it?” he asked, stopping before he reached the bottom. “I know you need rest, doctor,” said the professor; “but this matter need not oc- cupy you long, and I am certain that you eu be better satisfied for having attended to it.” He went to the side room and nodded to Philbrick, who came out promptly and bowed to the doctor. “Now, gentlemen,” said the professor, “I have been thinking over recent events dur- ing the night, and have come to the con- clusion that I have acted with remarkable indiscretion, from the fruits of which the doctor has saved me. I can see clearly now that at the very outset, when I saw how the people of Belmont were bent on believing that a terrible crime had been commi.ted here, I should bave courted and demanded a thorough investigation. It was a mistake that I did not do so. Much un- happiness might have been averted, for in the end I have no doubt that public opin- jon would have seen the circumstances in the true light. Why! I even went so far as to deny to my best friend, Dr. Will- iams, the privilege of examining my shop! I wonder that he stood by me after that. “However, he did so, and I am grateful. You, Mr. Philbrick, are another good friend, and I am anxious to disabuse both your minds of any ugly thoughts that may linger there as a result of the common talk and of any circumstances which may have come to your e¥Yes and that may sug- gest evil. I have made up my mind to ad- mit you to my shop, a privilege never ac- corded to anybody before save to my un- fortunate partner. Not only that, I am pre- pared to answer any questions that may occur to you relative to the construction of my house, and any contrivances in it. Step this way, please,” and he led them through the back corridor. ‘To be continued tomorrow.) Sa ON HIS MUSCLE. The Unexpected Energy Exhibited by Supposed Victim of Chicago Sharpers. From the Chicago Post. This method of implicating unwary strangers in the consequences of a dice game is a time-honored one, but despite | the warning of newspapers and special watchmen it continues to find an ever fresh supply of victims. On rare occasions, how- ever, its operators find their match, where they least expect it. Quite recently a pair of “dice bracers” caught a promising vic- tim at the Union depot in the person of a quiet and elderly farmer, who appeared to be as curious concerning the ways of the great city and as meekly !noffensive as any of his class. He was rated as easy game by the industrious dicemen, and they soon had him marking down their gains and losses in a Canal street saloon. The game was a quick one, his friends were, of course, cortronted with sudden and unexpected losses which they were unable to meet, and the angry proprietor bere down, im full sail, upon the quiet old farmer for the amount of his friends’ lesses. They were not so well acquainted with the pioneer of Tazewell county at that moment as they were tive minutes later. His toil-bronzed hands closed upon the back of a bar room chair, the legs of the latter were lifted a moment in mid- air and then seemed to dash in a dozen different directions at the same instant. When he finally dropped the chair he was the sole occupant of the room, and his leisurely walk across the street to the depot was a solitary one. He owned the street, and, although he has been to the city several times since, he is marked by distinguished neglect om the part of “the gang.” 4:for two weeks thereafter. TEACHERS’ BAZAAR How Converttion Hall Will Look When tho Affair Opens. ELABORATE RETAINER? FEATURES => Assignments: Made to the Different School Divisions. ARTISTIO -BUCCESS ASSURED A dazzling mass of color, a background of blue sky studded with twinkling stars, a village of ornamental buildings, scores of pretty girls tastefully attired, to say noth- ing of a never-tiring camel, more or less real, the whoie’ lighted by the glow of thousands of incandescent electric lights, will burst upon the view of those who enter Convention Hall Monday evening next, and The big bazaar ‘of the Teachers’ Aid and Annuity Associa- tion, much heralded during the past few months, .{s almost in readiness to be thrown open to the public, This state of affairs is the result ‘of much hard work during the past five days.”The annual Thanksgiving holidays ofthe public. schools arrived at a most opportune time, and the executive committee and the hurdreds of others who are working for the success of the venture have spent every Gay from early morning until well toward midnight arranging the big hall, until now the decorations certainly equal, if they do not surpass, those of any similar enterprise attempted locally in re- cent years. Some bf the Features. On entering the hall the visitor will be confronted by two immense pillars, the one on the right constructed of popcorn and that on the left of flowers. Behind these are candy and other tables, and the display of bicycles and the like. Toward the rear of the hall are situated two artistic buildings profusely decorated. - Steaming hot chocolate is to be dispensed from one, while tea is to be served at the other. Midway down the right-hand side there is a substantial looking administration build- ing, the office of the bazaar, and directly opposite it is an oriental and music build- ing,.on the top of which the band will be stationed. The stage is at the rear of the hall. It has as a setting a gypsy camp, with the characteristic wagon, tent and kettle. The scenery is unusually well ar- ranged, ard, as usual, it is surmounted by a canopy of sky-blue studded with stars. On the right-hand side of the stage a sec tion of the hall is devoted to art and on the left-hand to cookery. On the right side of the entrance is located the depart- ment of cutting and fitting, and on the opposite side the manual training exhibit. The booths devoted to the special exhibits of the several school divisions have been erected along the east and west walls and are twenty-two im number. Thus is the big bazaar arranged. The Musical Programs. The musical features of the bazaar will be in charge of Mr. Wm. H. Daniel, chair- man, assisted by Miss Annie E. Scammell, Prof. Joseph H. Daniel, Dr. Frank T. Howe and Mr. David. G. Pfeiffer. The entertain- ment features will be in charge of Mrs. Clara Baker Smith. The bazaar will be opened each evening promptly at 7 o’clock with a program lasting exactly thirty min- utes, leaving the balance of the evening to be devoted to the regular business of the fair, At 7:30 o'clock each evening Prof. Henry Donch’s Orchestra of eighteen si lected musicians will commence with a carefully prepared program of standard and popular sefections ard will play during the remainder of the evening. All of the attractions have not.yel been reported, but the following will comprise a nearly com- plete program for the whole period of the fair: Monday, December 2. The formal opening of the bazaar will take place and will ‘be participated in by prominerit government and school officials and citizers. The United States Marine Band will be present, and it is understood that Prof. Fenciulli is preparing a very elaborate and attractive progratn. Tuesday, December 3—Third Division Night. The Mandolin Orchestra, pupils of Mr. A. V. Holmes, assisted by the ‘‘Madrids,”” com- prising thirty players, will render some of their most delightful music, This will in all probability be one of the chief attractions of the fair. Contralto solo, sglection, Miss Eleanor Simonds; bass solos, (a) ““The Tore- ador, (b) “Creole Love Song," Mr. W. L. Wilson; soprano solo, ‘Sognai, s Mary Helen Howe; song, selection, Mr. W. R. Ben- ham; Mr. D. G. Pfeiffer and Mrs. W. L. Wil- son, accompanists. The Natio; Fencibles and the sixth battalion, D. C. N. G., will be in attendance. The orchestral program will Grand march, “Coronation,” E Tobant; gavotte, be as follow: merica,” Sousa; Lavalee; cornet sol Faure; selection, Bizet; march, “National Fencible: Sousa; characteristic piece, “The Guard Mount,” Eilenberg; two- step, “Honeymoon,” Rosey; medley over- ture, ‘Around the Metropolis,” Beyer; waltz, “Robin Hood,” De Koven; polka, “Coochi Coochi,"” Weigand; galop, “Die Judische Post,” Lamothe. Wednesday, December 4 — Normal School Night. Tenor solo, “Thou Art Like Unto a Flow- er,” Mr. Perry B. Turpin; song, “The Old Folks At Home,” the Cecilian Quartet—Miss Helen Nye, first soprano; Miss Etta Noah, seconé soprano; Miss Alice Pillsbury, first ccntralto; Miss Irma Callahan, second con- tralto; Miss ’. Wilson, director. Bari- tene solo, Mr. Frank _ Reeside; alto solo, “He Was a Prince," Miss Flor- ence Sti-lham; tenor solo, selection, Prof. T. Williams Pearman. Mr. Arthur Mayo will be the accompanist. The Ladies of the Loyal Legion, accompanied by a band of music, will visit the bazaar. Thursday, December S—High School Night. Tenor solo, “Star of My Soul,” Mr. Wm. D. McFarland; by the John B. Henderson Drum Corps the following: 1, Medley March; 2, National Guard Quickstep; 3, Honeymoon March; 4, Medley, National Airs; 5, Road to Bostia, Quickstep and Bugle March; minuet, by elght young ladies and eight young men, tnder the direction of Miss Minnie Hawkes. The young ladies and gen- tlemen who are to appear in this beautiful and stately dance are as follows: Misses Bangs, Carusi, Wasserbach, Pease, Endi- cott, Presnell, Sohon and Ward, and their Partners will be Messrs. Julihn, Chase, Mc- Kean, Catit. Von Bayer, Lieut. Wood, Capt. Hattell, Maj. Fox and Lieut. Farrow. The “Washington Light Infantry Corps, escorted by the John B. Henderson Drum Corps, will visit the bazaar. Friday, December 6— First Division Night. Gypsy drill spicen young ladies in charge of Miss Avis Magee; recitation, “The Boboiink,” Miss Brockett; Kinder symph jet by the Teachers’ Or- chestra, Mrs, Clard ‘Baker Smith, musical director. Pianos, Miss Jennie Glennon, solo; Miss Julia McDowell and Miss Alden, duet; violins, Missyg Bertha Lucas, Josie Appleby, Maud Sé@wvall, Phoebe Holmes, Emily Coyle, Jeannette Wescott, Miss Reinhardt and Miss, August; ‘cellos, Miss Minnie Schott/‘and Mrs. ‘Annie | Ulke; cuckoos, Miss Addie Fuller, Miss Cecilia P. Dulin, Mrs. EsteNe M. Fisher, Mrs. Kath- arine M. Raber; nightingales, Misses Louise Galeski, Helen’M. Lamb, Grace L. Altschi and Mary McCauley; quails, Misses May J. Davenport, Christine F. Carrothers; Fannie M. Thompson and Alma Sagar; rattles, Misses Jennie Hodges, M. E. Skeads and Annie G. Getty; bells, Misses Kate E. Raw- lings and Janet McWilliams; trumpets, Miss H. C. Lasier, Miss Eleanor Lasier, Mrs. Alice Pollock and Miss E. M. Mc- Elfresh; drums, Misses Anna L. Sargent, Ella Riley and May Sherman; tambourines, Miss Mary McWilliams and Miss Mary M. Maher; triangles, Misses Lucy Y. Arrick and Nora Moyer; cymbals. Miss Georgia Anderson. The strings will be in charge of Miss Bertha Lucas. The pianos will be under care of Miss Jennie Glennon. The Kinder instruments will be played by teach- Zue ers of the first division. The Military Band of the sixth United States cavairy will be present and play an attractive program during the remainder of the evening. The Morton Cadets will attend the bazaar. Saturday, December 7—Seecond Divi- sion A Night. Baritone solo, “Dio Piossente,” from Faust, Mr. J. J. Fisher; Prof. Wm. Wal- decker, accompanist. Fancy dauce, by pu- pils of Miss Tretler’s dancing school, “Flow- er Dance,” Laura Laupp, Louise Klotz, Gertrude Ferguson, Emily Blazer and Irene Ernst; ‘Polka’ Coquett Elsie Worth and Leroy Walter; “L' Ariel,” Laura Laupp. Monday, December P—Second Divi- sion B Night. Cornet solo, selected, Mr. Elphonzo Youngs, jr.; tenor solo, selected, Prof. T. Williams Pearman; fancy dance by the pu- pils of Prof. Vermilya—Mirriam Stoddart, Helen Winter, Sarah Richardson, Alice Ngrris, Mabel Cudlip, Master Horace Win- ter. The military band of the fourth Unit- ed States artillery will be present and ren- der an elaborate program, to be announced ae on. The National Rifles will visit the ‘air. Tuesday, December 10. Piano solo, concert waltz, Mrs. Daisy L. Fox; selections by the Washington Saen- gerbund, Prof. Wm. Waldecker, director— 1. “Springtime in the Rhinelands,” by S. Bren; 2. a. “Old Folks At Home; b. “Dixie Land,” arranged for male chorus by Frank Van der Stucken. Gypsy drill, by sixteen young ladies, in charge of Miss Avis Mager. The second battalion, D. C. N. G., will visit the bazaar. Wednesday, December 11—Fourth Division Night. 1, “Daddy,” Cecilian Quartet; 2, Hush, My Little One, Miss Bertie Thompson; Torno, Mrs. Wm. L. Wilson; 4, Song (Faust), Miss Alice Pillsbury; Laran Rose (waltz), Miss Katle 6, Cavatina (“Ernari”), Miss Helen Nye. The Damrosch Club, under direction of Prof. Herndon Morsell, will sing one or more of their best selections. Light battery A, D.C. N. G., will visit the bazaar. Thursday, December 12—Fifth Divi- sion Night. Oriental Japanese drili by twenty-four young ladies, under direction of Miss Mac- Farland; contralto solo, “Sunse Florence McNelly, Prof. Bischoif accom- panist; selections, violin and piano, Frau- lein Kohler and Miss McReynol: solo, selection, Miss Grace McCul Fridny, December 13—Sixth Division Night. Mt. Pleasant Field Band, under J. C. Churchill, director: 1, Army calls of the present day, trumpet corps; 2, quickstep, “Liberty Bell,” Sousa; 3, selection, *‘Massa’s in the Cold, Cold Ground,” band; 4, cornet solo, “The Song That Reached My Heart,” Master Alvin Quinter; 5, quickstep, “‘March- ing Through Georgia,” band; 6, march, “Nancy Lee,” piccolos and drums; 7, grand medley, “Patriotic Airs,” band; flag dance, pickaninny dance, cupid dance and solo dance, by pupils of Misses Minnie and May Hawke—Rita O'Toole, Mabel Owen, Lois Kirby, Edna Kingman, Annié May O'Toole, Irene Burdine, Frankie Jones, India King, May Sheridan, May Frost, Liliian Me- Naught, Helen Durnin, Lizzie Rudd, Earl Phelps, Willie Coilier. Mr. D. G. Pieiffer has kindly contributed a magnificent “Stieff’ concert grand piano during the entire period of the bazaar. The Art Loan Exhibit: Before entering the hali proper the visi- tor passes the portals of the art loan ex- hibit, which Mr. Parker Mann declares has never been surpassed in this country, and will not soon be equaled. Those who have visited the local galleries, public and p: vate, know something of the chief charac- teristics uf the Dutch and French schools. But here, in a limited space, perfectly hung, perfectly lighted, and arranged ac- cording to periods and schools, are a limit- ed number of artistic gems representing over $200,000 in value, and loaned by the owners out of regard for Mr. Messer and Mr. Mani who have the collection in charge, as ‘well as from sympathy with the cause of education. The exhibit includes works of Vandyke, Paul Potter, Fortuny, Sauchez, Perrier, Domingo, Daubigny, Freres, Delacroix, Rousseau, Duprez, Troy- on, Decamps, and, as representatives of American art, Hyant, C. H. Davis, Reha, Harry Chase and Elizabeth Nourse. The art exhibit 1s expected to be an attraction in Itself, and is to be visited by art lovers from Baltimore and other neighboring cities. To Tickle the Palate. ‘The gallery of the hall is to be used as a cafe, and ample preparations have been made for the gastronomic entertainment of an unlimited number of guests. No attempt 1s to be made to furnish dinners or even suppers of any magnitude, as the sj allowed will not admit of so large an enter- oysters, prise, but salads, hot beverages, cake and ices will refresh those with excessive pleasure from beauties, animate and inan fioor below. In addition to the cafe, how- ever, tea will be dispensed in dainty cups, which become the property of fe pur- chaser. In a rival cocoa booth that bever- age will be served by the prettiest gi procurable wearing appropriate costumes. The familiar ery of “Popcorn” will be heard simultaneously with the first view of the popcorn booth, and soda water is to be eaally obtained. For housekeepers especial- ly, the Normal School has a stand daintily decorated in pink and light green, whereon are arrayed preserves and pickles, chow chow, sauces and jellies galore. . Man—that is, the one who ts the ba- zaar—need not live on bread alone, or even bread and preserves, for there is a hexag- onal stand which supplies Iterary food at the bazaar. Poetry and prose, romance and science, fiction and exposition, novel and dictionary, and-all the leading magazines, will be sold by amateur clerks, familiar with the contents of the works, Périodical literature of late has besn re- plete with Romany folk, their lore and ticir strange inheritance of mystic power. Not to be behind the times in catering to the rennatssance in the line of mysticism, the teachers have established a xypsy camp, where rival hags in clean rags will engage in the lucrative pursuit of bare-face flat- tery. But, seriously speaking, the genuine art of palmistry is to be practiced by a queen said to be scientifically accurate and religiously sincere in her methods. Division Assignments, The first division, said to represent the wealthiest portion of the city, has been as- signed three booths, while the others are contented with two. The first will display all manner of juvenile goods, toys, dolls, Christmas wonders, baby apparel, baby food, clothing and the like. To this di- vision the popcorn booth, a bureau of in- formation, a Jack Horner pie and an elec- tric skating rink have been assigned, Second division A boasts that it is the only division holding to its original inten- tion as regards subject. Its specialty is baskets. The division is also in charge of the soda water fountain, the chocolate booth and the large fish pond, where those piscatorially inclined y feel more cer- tain of securing prizes than when cn their summer jaunts. Second division B, in addition to its booth situated next to the cooking school exhibit, will be in full possession of an or- ange grove, where ¢ruit at five cents each is to be dispensed from six trees. A lit- erary salad is also a feature of this divis- ion, and from beneath its leaves prizes may be drawn, not by the fortunate, but by the learnea. Cups and saucers will also be sold here, each accompanied by a check, which will be honored on presentation at the cocoa booth. Genuine fruit will also be sold, and a voting table is to be operated by the division. The special subject of the third division is to be embroidered linen, but mystery boxes are also to be disposed of. These boxes contain many articles of value, in- cluding silver spoons, oli paintings and other articles. A jack-in-the-box, originat- ed by the third division, will exchange a present for a five-cent piece, and a phre- nologist is expected to prove a drawing at- traction. South Washington has, besides its regu- lar booth, a fish pond full of docile fish—all numbered; a bubble stand, where tests of skill at the blower's art, with prizes for the victors, may be made, and a nameless game with knives and rings, depending also upon the skill of the thrower for success. West Washington has a beautifully drap- ed oriental room in which to display its wares, consisting entirely of oriental goods, where Moorish beauties in Moorish cos- tumes, beneath the religious light of swing- ing lamps, and surrounded by the voluptu- ous aroma af eastern luxury, will drive hard bargains in a very Christian manner. The fifth division has also the Japanese tea house, where Japanese maidens in Ki- monas will serve their guests with wafers and tea. Mount Pleasant displays no intention of THE DIVINE MELBA. America’s Great Prima Douna is Still With Us. And Will Appear in Italian Grand Opera All Next Season. A Word: From the Peerless Songstress. Who is there in this country or Europe that has not heard of Melba? Society has raved over her, the musical world is at her feet, and all the civilized world has rung with praise of this lovely and beloved prima donna. Nowhere on the American conti- nent has she a more enthusiastic and truly affectionate following than in Boston, her birthplace and home, as well as the scene of many of her greatest triumphs. It is not her voice alone, sweet and perfect though it is, in the very highest degree, but also her winning personality, her rare beauty, both of face and figure, join- ed to her indescribable sweetness of disposition and temperament, which have made for Madame Melba a reputation throughout the length and breadth of two continents. A perfect lady, divine songstress and most delightful companion, Mel- ba has all the attributes of endear- ment, and to her every door in so- ciety stands wide open. She is withal a woman with a distinct and admir- able individuality, one who makes friends readily, accepts the homage of society and of her admirers in gen- eral with the utmost modesty, never losing for a moment her naturalness and candor, and always entering into the pleasures of others with the ut- most relish. One thing in particular which Mel- ba is extremely careful of is her health. For without health, what would all her triumphs signify, and where would go her good looks? However, despite all her good inten- tions in that direction, there have been times when, thoroughly wora out with her operatic endeavors, Melba herself has felt the need of some tonic or stimulant to improve her voice and otherwise tone the system. This was particularly the case last winter in Boston, during the season of grand opera, when colds and sore throats were there epidemic. It was then that she had recourse to JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EX- TRACT, and so speedily and ef- fectual was the cure that Melba now declares she is never without it: Hear what she has to say about the best nerve tonic and digestive rem- edy ever discovered. “I highly com- mend the GENUINE JOHANN HOFF'S MALT EXTRACT. Luse it with my daily diet. It improves my appetite and digestion wonder- fully.” Ask for the GENUINE JoO- HANN HOFFS MALT EX- TRACT. All others are worthless and imi- tations. standing second in the race for cash. Its forces are somewhat scattered through the hall, but united in heart and vigorously ac- tive in preparations for the campaign. In the corner near the sewing booth is an In- dian camp, whose denizens will parade the hall at intervals in search of trade. With- in a genuine wigwam will be displayed a collection of Indian curios, loaned by Maj. George H. Harries, Mr. Fred Harries, Mrs. Gen. Colby and others. Sixth division A, in addition, will display @ gramophone, a costly parrot, warranted not to swear, and a table of cakes and can- dies. The specialty of sixth division B is dolls, and Mother Goose in person will be present to dispense the seasonable offerings to de- serving children. Every clime, season, age, sex, Tace and previous condition is repre- sented in miniature on this stand, which is sure to be appreciated by the young folks. . High and Normal Schools. The four High Schools and the Normal School have five contiguous booths, which are unified in the draping so as to form one architectural feature. Here the Central embroideries and smelling salts, the Bast- ern handkerchiefs and quilts, the Western buttons and the Business cleaning fluid will be retailed. Here, also, the muscular strength of the athlete will be tried by an electric basin. A Delphic oracle will divulge the fate of the fortunate, and an art gal- lery is expected to delight the souls of the esthetic. Here, too, will be the headquar- ters of the camel, whose docile temper has led him triumphantly through the grades to the Western, and from whose lofty back the daring rider will view to good effect the thronged hall as he slowly marches up and down its generous proportions, skilifully piloted by an Arabian driver. From the headquarters of the Western will proceed sedan chairs with occupants, and also mod- ern rolling chairs, and here, also, will be established the headquarterss for’ bicycles and for votes. PAPER PIANO CASE. Also Instrument Cases Made of Ivory and Silver. From London Answers. “All manner of articles in place of wood have been used fn the manufacture of planes,” says one cf the great English piano makers. “Perhaps the most success- ful of all these is er, of which many pianos of exquisit? tcre and appearance have been made. The Duke of Devonshire hes one of the finest specimens of the peper piano, this being of French make, and decorated most crnately with pictures by French artists. The duke gave 500 guineas for this, mainly, no doubt, on ac- ecunt of the-ornamentation. I suppose you know that pianos for very hot and very cold climates—all instruments for export, in fact—have to be specially made, and in this direction all manner of experiments have been tried. cellulose, one factor in which ccmmon molasses, from which made, is employed, and a com from the chemical treatme percha and ieather pulp has Ivory pianos are by no means ¥ ard the Dowager Countess of Dud a magnificert carved specimen. Pianos of ivory are, I might say, made every year in numbers, but chiefly for Indian princes and rich Spanish Americans. Many pianos of solid silver have been made; indeed, one was only recently completed a London firm for the Nizam of Hyderabad, and piano cases have at various times been made of bronze, a species of aluminum, glass, porcelain, and, im combination, mother-of-pearL” Among others, a sort of is actually sugar is ition made t of gutta f tried. THE EVENING STAR hasa Larger Circulatior in the Homes of Washington than all the Other Papers of the City Added Together, because it Stands Up Always for the Interests of ALL THE PEOPLE ' of Community into Classes, and Array one class Against the others; Contains the Latest and Fullest Local and General News; and Surpasses all the Other Papers in the City in the Variety and Excellence of its Literary Features. It Literally Goes Everywhere, . and is by Everybody. It is, ’. therefore, as an Advertising Medium, without a . Peer, Whether Cost or Measure of Publicity be Considered.