Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1900, Page 14

THE EVENING STAR, Lansburgh & Brother. A Repetition of Those Big Dress Goods Values. nt wi Owing to the very inclement weather last Friday many of our friends and patrons were unable to procure their share of the big values in Spring Dress Goods, some of them worth as much as seventy-five cents. Our ad. read for one day only, because no mer- chant can afford to do profitless selling for a longer period in any one department, but as the elements doubtlessly kept-you indoors, thus depriving you of taking advantage of such a money-saving opportunity, we've decided to give you one chance more to buy All-wool Homespuns, 45-in. All-wool Henriettas, All-wool Whipcord: Steam Shrunk Storm Serges, 48-in. Nun's Veilings, All-wool Vigoureaux Suitings, 45-in. All-wool Imperial Serge. nine cents—some are seventy- tomorrow only at a a ea be ee ee eR a All-wool Granite Suitings, All-wool Skirting Plaids, I ne All-wool Cream Albatross, Not a yard worth less than fift: nt values. All go on sale for —o [ ae | The very low price of | AQ@e Yard. Za Za Extract Free. Za Za Extract Free. This is the newest and most delicate extract ever introduced. i} Tomorrow is your last | opportunity, -———o Mrs. Leslie Carter of Za Za fame selected this as her favorite per- fume. It is lasting and fragrant. We shall place this perfume on sale in our Toilet Department tomorrow, and as a special souvenir we will give with every purchase in this, department a sample bottle free of charge. Toilet Department. | Main left- Introductory price of Building, Za Za Extract is.....6 hand aisle. Lansburgh & Brother, 420-422-424-426 7th St. WILL HIDE ITS. FACE Total Eclipse of the Sun to Occur in the Month of May. VISIBLE IN THE UNITED STATES Offers an Unusual Opportunity for Scientific Observation. — nahh th oe te ooo a GREAT RESULIS EXPECTED In one respect the sun's total eclipse of May 28 next will be without precedent. Its path, instead of extending over the sparse- ly settled regions that intervene between Towa and the western coast, as in 1878, or stretching over the watery expanses of the Pacific, as in 1883, when the United States had to send an expedition to the Caroline Islands, 4,000 miles west of South America, or det the eclipse go unobserved, will cross the six states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, touch Virginia and traverse a very fairly settled portion of the republic which is covered with a perfect network of rail. The track of totality begins on the Pacifie ocean just west of Mexico at sun- rise, trends due eastward over Mexico, en- ters the United States very near New Or- leans, La., and extends northeastward over Mobile and Montgomery, Ala., passes close to Atlanta, Ga., and Columbia, S. C., over Raleigh, N. C., and leaves this country in the region of Norfolk, Va., and Cape Henry. Besides the cities named, it includes thirty other towns that are large enough to find place on the smaller maps. After leaving the United States the path of the eclipse crosses the Atlantic ocean and touches Eu- rope at Coimbra, Portugal, takes in Algiers and northern Africa and terminates near the northern end of the Red sea at sunset. The eclipse will last about 1 minute and 12 seconds near New Orleans and 1 minute and 40 seconds near Norfolk. Hitherto only the favored few who could afford to spend days and perhaps weeks in CHIcAco Soedeegeadeeeateadondeateadeedageeeaseageegasiegeceadusradvedasendeseacesduseateeeatoasoeeasoasveshaseaecoateeateafetiaseeeaseegeseaseniaseseaseoteroatetoaseeaseaeteaseaeateaseashageeatbafesiateaatvetey steatonteeit Soetordordordorterdonterdongordenterdendesdecgeateetectortnt ony P) N,, corsets HAVE “NEWMAN'S PATENT” Over 100 different styles. To wear them is to learn how they fit. Corset in the world contains better value. your dealer, or write I. NEWMAN & SONS, 441 Bway, Catalogues free on application. inb14-w, fm, 26t,se24-1,W,f,26¢ WONDER WHAT MERTZ WILL SA¥ TODAY? Ne Special CORK STEEL PROTECTOR. Can fit any shape. Ask MAP SHOWING PATH MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1900-16 PAGES. lle Will = —S—S SF lie ‘ Stomach ‘the Remarkable Success of a Remedy for Indigestion and Troubles. A NEW REMEDY WHICH MAY REVOLUTIONIZE THE TREATMENT OF STOPMACH TROUBLES HAS BEEN PLACED BEFORE THE PUBLIC AND BEARS THE ENDORSEMENT MANY LEADING PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTIFIC PEN. OF ‘This preparation fs not a wonderful discovery nor yet a secret patent medicine, nelther is it claimed to cure anything except dyspepsia, indi- gestion and stomach tronbles with which pine- tenths of our nation are more or leas affected. ‘The remedy is in the form of pleasant tasting tablets or lozenges, containing vegetable and frult essences, pure aseptic pepsin (free from animal impurities) Golden Seal and diastase. They are gol by druggists under the name of Stuart's Dys- ia Tablets. PMtany interesting experiments made with these tablets show that they possess remarkable digest- ive power, one grain of the active principle in one of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets being sufficlent to thoroughly digest 3,000 grains of lean meat, eggs, catmeal or similar wholesome food. Stuart's Tablets do ‘hot act upon the bowels Uke after-dinner pills and cheap cathartics, which simply irritate and infiame the intestines, with- out having any effect whatever in curing indiges- tion, If the stomach can be rested and assisted in the work of digestion it will very soon recover its hormal vigor, as 0 organ is so much abused and overworked as the stomach. This 1s the secret and the whole secret of the remarkable success of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, a remedy practi- cally unknown a few years ago and now the most Popular, safest and most widely sold of any treat- ment for stomach weakness. This success has been secured entirely upon its merit as a digestive, pure and simple; because Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia, water brash, sour stomach, catarth of t there can be no stromach trouble if the food is promptly digested. stome ach, gas and bloating aft reause thes the food eaten, digesting it completely, so that It | ting that weak stomachs lack, and unless that can be assimilated into blood, nerve and tissue. | rac js supplied It tn neclene "attempt to assist Every drop of blood, © hone, nerve and | ft by the use of “tonics,” “pills” and cathartics, tissue In the body can be renewed in bat one way, and that is from wholesome food properly digest- ed. There fx no other way, and the {dea that a medicine in itself can purify the blood or supply new tissues and strong nerves Is ridiculous and on a par with the fol-de-rol that dyspepsia is a germ disease or that other fallacy, that a weak stomach which refuses to digest food can be made to do so by irritating and tntlaming the Lowels by pills and catbartles. which have’ absolutely no digestive power and do rot claim to have any. The regular use of one or two of Stewart's Dyes Pepsia Tablets after meals will demonstrate thele merit and efficlency better than any other argue ment, Th Mit are soll by druggist everywhere, and @ booklet on cause and entre of stomach trot will be mailed free by addressing P. A. Stuart Marshall, Mich, mbhI9&22 three weeks before the eclipse. The in- struments will be erected and the part each man is to take will be thoroughly re- hearsed. There will be a careful division of the work during the eclipse. Bach man will be assigned to sonre particular duty and he will bend every effort to the gather- ing of all data possible in that connection. OF THE ECLIPSE. travel have been able to view the great spectacle; this time a million of people at least can witness the phenomenon from their own doorsteps. Other millions dwell within an easy day's journey of the path of totality, and far more than half the entire population of the country will be able to witne: portion of the show at home, for a partial eclipse will be visible in every state east of the Mississipp!. Nature has arranged no similar display with such con- sideration for the masses within a gene tion. Total eclipses were visible in the United States in 1867, 1878 and 188), but their paths did not traverse closely settled e regions. “All Aboard for the Eclipse.” Already the railroads have begun to take 0 “Strictly one price.” BRIDGE Spring ante Sedorentetoeunteteteoertenieteontrteeterentetetarrtetose roi & Sale $ | WORK = z = We use only the best and = + 5 strongest gold in this operation, ———— =F and guarantee satisfaction. Per Tooth. Segeegente tee Dental U. S. Ass'n, Cor. 7th and D Sts. Opposite R. Harris & Co. FE. O. PIGEON, D. D. S, $25 and $20 Suit Values, Beegetente eegesgee e fs) [ Per Tooth. | 6 advantage of the situation. None of the great cities of New York, Philadelphia, Bal- timore, Washington, Richmond, Pittsburg, Cincinnati and Louisville is more than twelve or fourteen hours removed from the path of totality, while some are much near- er, and, according to Prof. 8. J. Brown, as- tronomical alrector of the naval observa- tory, arrangements are being made by sev eral of the lines which connect those cities with convenient localities where the eclipse will be total to run special eclipse excur sions, some on the day of the event and some on the day just preceding it. This will undoubtedly result in a temporary boom for many of the eclipse cities. Be- des the great towns mentioned, every one the Atlantic coast citles south of Norfolk is within easy reach of the great show, and every one of them will unquestionably send its quota of sightseers. The accessibility of the path of the eclipse will render the coming event of incalculable value to science. Preparations are being made by nearly all the scientific institutions in the country to place their best instru- ments and most skilled observers in the field. The United States government will spend thousands of dollars establishing ob- rvation stailons along the path of the lipse. As Uncle Sam's chief star gazer, Professor Brown will have charge of the government's principal observations. He is New Offices. Among the offices recently opened by thbe - Postal Telegraph-Cable Company ‘Charlotte, N.C. Salisbury, N. 0. Concord, N. OC. Greensboro’, N. 0. Sack Suit to Order, *19. oefondertentesteetetent i srontentectontontontens Qe Cumberland, Md. Hagerstown, Md. Frostburg, Md. Upper Mariboro’, Md. Chesapeake Beach, Md. Mcrsdordondonsonsonty Connellsville, Pa, Uniertown, Pa. Wilkinsburg, Pa. McCall's Ferry, Pa. Mount Pleasant, Pa. Sayre, Pa. Plertz and Plertz, Tailors, 906 and 908 F St. mb5-42tt i oon ‘Upholstery SPLENDOR! holateries ar newest effects comprise your order now for an; are quoting special prices to ki Hauling, Packing and Moving. The Houghton Burlington, N. 0. Chesapeake Junction, D.0. Vintondale, Pa. ‘The new Up- rich In coloring and texture. The cholcest, Mine. Let us have pholstery work—we our forco busy until the season sets in! Estimates tree. Co., - 1214F St. making preparations for the work with a knowledge born of long experience and a natural genius in “all matters appertaining to his science. He has been connected with the observatory for nineteen years. He {s a graduate of the Naval Academy at An- napolis and holds the rank of commander in the navy. Great Results Looked For. “Greater results are probable from the observations this year," says Professor Brown, “than from any taken heretofore. During the half decade since the last total eclipse there have been great strides !n {m- provements in the apparatus employed in the work. Photography has been wonder- fully developed and the improvements in photography a'one may effect remarkable discoveries during this year’s eclipse. More- over, the ease with which the eclipsed re- gion may be visited will increase the num- ber of scientific observers enormously. “The government is already preparing to occupy several stations along the path of totality. The necessary apparatus is being gathered and arranged and men specially adapted for the work are being engaged and their spectal parts in the observations are being outlined. Congress has allowed 00 to the naval observatory for expenses and $4,000 to the Smithsonian Institute. ‘The naval observatory will send out two cx- peditions. The points from which they will observe the eclipse have not yet been chosen definitely, but they will probably be located atout 200 miles apart, one in North Caro- lina and the other in Georgia. A floating cloud which might obscure the eclipse at one point may not affect in the slightest the view from the other, and it fs to obviate the danger from cloudiness that has caused the division of forces. Locating the Station: “In anticipation of this year's eclipse the Weather bureau has for three years past been collecting data of the weather con‘li- tions in past Mays along the line of totality Turkish Bath,|~— 1329 G Street N. W. SEPARATE BATHS FOR LADIES. ‘The bath aids digestion, builds up the system, improves antritfon. makes ood bleed, equalizes its cireulation, restores a natural, the stomach and BURCHELL’S SPRING LEAF TEA. Delicious in flavor. In half-pound packages N. W. BURCHELL, 1325 F St. healthy action to M the organs, and not only gives vigor to the bedy, but cheerfulness to the mind. Horace Greeley on: Uke the Turkish Bat wrote: “There is vo rest Im. Frid ‘at ight. ye tl 8 pm. mhl7-206 at all times of the day. The result of this investigation has been to show that there is less danger of cloudiness in central Geor- gia and eastern Alabama, nearly due south of Atlanta, and that therefore this is the best region for locating the eclipse stations so far as that consideration is concerned. The scientists of the observatory, however. have taken thought of other conditions al- so, and although the period of eclipse is longer in the neighborhood of Norfolk, have about decided to establish stations on high ground in North Carolina and Georgia. The stations selected will be occupied two ‘P. Langley. There will be but a minute and a half in which to make all the observations, and it is imperative that the whole affair should be carefully systematized and that each man should know definitely and absolutely what he fs to do. To Take Observations. “No previous eclipse has had the atten- tion of so many skilled observers as will watch this one. The Smithsonian Institute will have a corps in the field under Prof. S. Princeton University will have a force under Prof. Young, the University of Pennsylvania under Prof. Stone, and the Yerkes observatory will conduct an expedi- tion with Prof. Hale at its head. These are only a few of the institutions which are preparing for fhe field. In fact, practically every college and scientific institution in the country will be represented. All told, probably a hundred expeditions of this kind will be sent to the path of ‘totality well equipped for some portion of the work. “The eclipse will be a great attraction for amateurs—persons who own photo- graphic outfits or other scientific instru- ments used tn observing the phenomena of the solar eclipse. Letters have been re- celvedeat the observatory which warrant the prognostication that probably 1,000 of these unattached ‘amateurs’ will be some- where along the path of the eclipse. The government does not discourage these ama- teurs, but rather gives them every encour- agement and courts contributions of pho- tographs and data from them to add to the government records. It is remembered that one of the finest sets of photographs of the eclipse in India in 1896 was taken by an amateur with a home-made camera, but one having an excellent lens. Amateurs have been a help in the field In many in- stances, and they are always ready to vol- unteer their services. When Professor Cam- bell of the Lick observatory went to observe the eclipse in India he'took only his wife for an assistant; on the field he found all the trained volunteers necessary to manip- ulate the seven instruments he made use of, skilled Observers. “The expeditions sent out by the naval observatory will not be large ones. They will consist probably of five or six observ- ers, including photographers. But the men sent will be the best procurab!e. The gov- ernment naturally bas superlor resources to draw on for making observations. It has at its disposal the lenses and spectroscopes gathered during the last twenty-five years, and its appropriation of money is proba- bly larger than any of the institutions could afford to devote to the purpose. Large in- struments are now being prepared for use next May. A number of special photo- graphic instruments, ranging from a 40-inch telescope down, will be erected on the field. Instruments wil be selected in all cases be- cause of special fitness.” The naval observatory will shortly have ready for distribution a little pamphlet con- taining a map of the path of the eclipse on a sufficient scale to show most of the towns and cities, railroads and''streams and the elevation of points along the path of to- tality, together with’ the-¢xact time of the eclipse. It will also contain suggestions for amateurs, by followihg Which they may be able to contribute much’ that is valuable from their observations. After the eclipse tHe auefrvatory will pub- lish a complete report of ébservations, with reproductions of photographs and drawings. Any sketches, photographs and observ: tlons of contacts In any observation of su ficient merit to makt them worthy of pre: ervation will gladly ‘be! rédeived by the sci- entists and include@-in-this publication. Progress of the, Indians, From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. The Indians of¢the United States will make a very creditable showing in this year's census. From the annual reports of the Indian agents which have been re- ceived by the commissioner of Indian af- fairs it appears that the entire Indian pop- ulation is 297,905; of this number 95,679 wear citizens’ dress, while 31,923 wear a mixture of I and civilized clothing. Those who can read number 42,597, and 53,814 can carry on an ordinary conversa- tion in English. There are 25,233 dwelling houses built for Indians, 1,158 of which were built within the last year. The num- ber of births was 4,237 and the deaths 5,253. Twenty-six Indians were killed: by white and seven whites by Indians. One Indian was killed by other Indians. The number of Indian criminals punished was 1,469. There were 31,655 Indian church mem- bers and 348 church buildings upon the various reservations. _ IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS. In the beautiful new lobby of the Arling- ton, in the evening especially, ladies wan- der through and gaze admiringly at the costly ural adornments and paintings in oil, and curiously and perhaps enviously at the gentlemen lounging in the great leather arm chairs, for many of these gen- tlemen are national celebrities in the po- litical or financial worlds. Some evenings since, an elderly, richly attired matron, accompanied by another and even more elegantly gowned lady, frou-foued their silken skirts over the mosaic floor and stopped idly at the news- stand. They purchased several magazines end periodicals with that exasperating in- dependence characteristic of American wo- men, which is the problem and the envy of their European cousins. As they were about to return to the ladies’ parlor the elder said to the clerk: “By the way, I am informed that Senator Hanna is out here this evening. We have never met him face to face, and would like to see him. Is he present now?” “Yes, madam,” responded the clerk, po- Ktely, indicating with a wave of his hand in the direction of the colonial fireplace; “there he is—the stout gentleman sitting facing us with his back to the fireplace.” Instantly there was the rustle of silks and the jingle of golden chains and ornate lorg- nettes, which in due time were elevated and allowed to rest lightly upon the bridges of two well-bred noses. Two pairs of sharp feminine eyes pierced the white elliptical crystals and slowly scrutinized the junior senator from Ohio from the top of his pol- ished silk hat to the soles of his French enamel shoes. He, unconscious of their criticising glances, talked on with those near him. Then the lorgnettes snapped and dropped. “Why,” exclaimed the matron, in tones et surprise, you certainly must be mistaken. That gentleman is too good look- ing and too young a man for Senator Han- na. I have seen his sketch in the papers a hundred times. I fail to see where the re- scmblance comes in.” “He does not pose personally for those portraits, madam,” answered the clerk, suppressing a smile. “They are drawings from and upon the imagination of the art- i usually.” ‘Oh,” exclaimed both ladies, wonderinzly. ‘The answer evidently was enigmatical to them for an instant. ‘Then a light ap- peared to dawn, and with another glance in the direction of the fireplace they both passed smilingly into the adjoining room roo the hall leading into the ladies’ par- or. “It is nearly ten years since I visited Washington,” said “Alexander Protovich of St. Petersburg, at the Arlington, “and I am struck by the many changes which have been made in this most beautiful capital within that short time. “The building you call the Congressional Library is strikingly conspicuous. Taken all and all, it is one of the finest buildings in the world, and I am informed that my views are those of most travelers who have seen it. It is a palace, exteriorly and in- terlorly. The marble staircase reminds me of the one in the Palais de Justice, in Brus- sels, which is considered one of the finest in Europe. To a Russian, the gilded dome surmounting the roof is one of its most attractive features. American travelers, I understand, are struck with the profuse display of gold-gilding upon our chureh spires and minarets, and the cunolas and domes of our buildings. We are very fond of this display, and I have often marveled a: the lack of it in America, where the people in many things are unusually extrav- agant. If your Capitol were situated in St. Petersburg its white dome would be a dome of shining gold. I should think that your Congress would order it gilded.” A Washingtonian explained to the Rus- sian that the American people possessed a deep reverence for the “stately white dome of the Capitol,” and would protest against any change in the color for historic and patriotic reasons. The Washington gentle- man said thaf he noticed in The Star re- cently a suggestion that a statue be erected in this city to Senator Morrill, whose mem- ory was revered and honored by all - dents. He said that if this suggestion was not carried out it would be a fitting mani- festation of respect to the memory of the aged and much-beloved senator to put one of his most cherished projects into action, and pass the resolution he so often present. ed for the gilding of the dark-colored bronze statue of Liberty on the apex of the dome, which stands out in such strong con- trast with the white gleaming convex sur- faces beneath her shrouded figure. A Brooklyn gentleman’s suggestion that if this were done the statue be turned around to face Pennsylvania avenue and the White House brought a general laugh when he added that his town contained the next most conspicuous example of statues coking the wrong way, since that of Henry Ward Beecher still faced the city hall und not the street where the people might see his features, despite general protest and a universal sentiment for a reversed position. “A great step toward the continuance of the harmonious relations which exist be- tween this country and mine,” added Mr. Protovich, “is the floating of a loan in New York, after European financiers had pre- dicted the impossibilities of such monetary” transactions on this side of the Atlantic. ‘The credit of Russia is now on a firm and unquestioned basis, and she is not oblixed to knock at the door of European bankers if she wishes to negotiate a loan. If New York financiers will lend her $25,000,000, all of which, by the way, is to be exnended in this country, they will lend her as much as she may desire to borrow here. The tradi- tional friendship existing between the two countries did not influence’ this transaction in dollars and cents.” “I can picture the distressing times they are having in Honolulu,” said James E. Gibbs, at the Shoreham, “for I spent sev- eral weeks in that garden-like city last summer. The appearance of the plague must have demoralized the people there ter- ribly, but {fit will be the means of ‘wiping out’ Chinatown of Honolulu something good will come of it, for a more appropriate Place for the nurture of plague germs would be hard to find. But this is true of the ‘Chinatown’ of any city.’ The Mongolian settlement of Washington has not assumed sufficient proportions to attract attention. “In San Francisco the Chinese quarter closely abuts that of the ‘swells on Nob Bill," and one-may stand in the grounds of the Flood, or Crocker, or Stanford man- sions and toss a stene into the edge of the occupied by the Chinese and throw it Into the center of the quarter. It is pierced by three lines of cars running from the best residential districts Into the bus!- ness section. Its quarantine may be under- stood here, when J say that if these cars bad been stopped by the city authorities when the quarantine was recently in force it would have tied up nearly a third of the city as to street transportation,having about the same effect there as if the 7th, 9th and 14th street lines were tied up. At one time there were 60,000 Chinese dwelling within the encompassment of a few squares, but I understand that this number has been greatly reduced. At any rate, the appear- ance of the plague in that croweded qnar- ter would be well caleulated to throw the city into convulsions, and the entire coun- try in more or less of a panic.” —>+-—. “DOCTORED” CIGARS. |TELEPHONE _ SERVICE At Rates Within the Reach of All. ‘THE Interesting Pointers on the Manipala- tion of the Fragrant Weed. “Because cigarettes are said to contain an admixture of certain drugs which are be- lieved to be deleterious to health,” said a Washington dealer in tobacco, “many benevolent ladies and well-intending gen- tlemen, the latter, in all probability, having never cut open, much less smoked, a cigar in their lives, think that the small roll of leaf so dear to the hearts and purses of other men is loaded with all sorts of in- flammable and dangerous materials “As a matter of actual fact, cigars are, as a rule, made of pure, good tobacco, free from any ‘doctoring’ processes or manipu- lations which add to the already sufficient poisonous qualities of the active principle of tobacco—nicotine. There is enough of the narcotic in that element. “The so-called ‘doctoring’ is largely a matter of popular fiction. The real leaf of the tobacco is too cheap to attempt to palm off a smoking substitute. The poorergrades of the weed are rank enough with adultera- tion. The cigars put on the market nowa- days are vastly superior to those smoked by men some years ago, and especially is this true of the domestic leaf, which, by improved cultivation and quality of the seed, and advanced methods of curing, packing and handling, has undergone a change in keeping with the times. Beyond and Telephone Company Is now fu-nishing telephone service from $3 a month up. It ts no longer necessary for 1 The Small User and the Man of Moderate Means to pay the mat mum rate. Service can now be ob- tained at rates varying with the amount and class of service rendered. Mileage Charges Dis With Excepting in a few remote sections of the elty, Schedule of Reduced Message Rates. For measured service, with metallic cireult and long-distance equipment: pensed a slight sprinkling of Innecuous flavoring | xo. cals, io. partion on Same. = extract, to enhance the aroma, as perfume Bacio * calls. on a handkerchief, cigars 0! coaay, are ae 3 ‘straight goods.’ More than ever do men| ;, =—- — = call for a certain brand, even in the cheap-| 30% wm) | oe) Os er and nickel grades, and it is ofttimes diffi- | $00. > soe s cult to get them to adopt a new one which | 1,000. 2 eu. We Wish to Introduce to the trade. ~_— | 1-200: 73 os oe OS “Several brands of nickel cigars are made | 1-500. gf @ g 4 from the clippings of a higher priced cigar. | }-800- 32 8 2 ¢=s ‘There are as many grades of tobacco as of | 700- 4 cont Above 1,000 calls may be contracted for in 100 lots at $3.00 per bundred. “No change for incoming calls. woolen goods. Some men don't know this. Some men don't know the difference be- tween a Connecticut and a Havana cigar and never will. In fact, the ignorance of | some men about tobacco is conceived of only by those who deal in it. They are worse than some women buying dry goods —some men; not all. These men are great bores, as other men of observing bent of mind must notice, when the first kind are explaining to us what they think they know about tobacco when made in the form of a cigar. “In smoking tobaccoes there is a great deal of admixture of different kinds of leaf, but it is tobacco leaf all right. The finest grade of smoking leaf comes from Henry county, N. C., ad [ include plug chewing tobacco in this grade. It is a beautiful golden green color. of exquisite flavor, so fine that it is almost exclusively used as 4 ‘mixer’ to give grade, or and app ance to infei There is some- thing In the soil of that county which pro- { duces this leaf, for it is found nowhere else in the United States, and it brings the highest price. Smokers will recognize th tiny golden flecks among the darker grains in their boxes of high-grade smoking tobz For full particulars call or address ‘Contract Dept., 619 14th Street N. W. _Telephones Nos, 545 and 1893. 261-100 Is the day for the opening of my new Tailoring Establishment. Good news for good dressers then. Special opening prices. M.P.Fitzsimmons,910F. ee co. The manufacturers of plug tobacco | é came gild, as it were, the outer surfaces with | 2 we — this golden green leaf, and it very attrac- tive to the eye of chewers. The interior of “THAT REMINDS ME.” the plug eal be composed of other and darker grades. = Saas “It is in the making of plug tobacco that bryce Sigresig god the ‘doctoring’ processes come in more I'm mighty spry f than in any other form of tobacco. Plug Whenever tobacco is made ‘sweet’ by adding a proper * porely 1 t proportion of mola: in the preparation of the plug, according to the grade. Some plug grades are very sweet and strong. A. special grade is made for the United States navy, and it is very strong. Most chewers prefer the sweet piug, but some will chew only the dryer kinds. I have heard it said that if chewers could go through a piug tobacco factory, they would be less inclined to indulge in their habit. A bakery is often a dirty place and so is a candy factory. Places where things are ‘made’ are usually more or less filthy, and plug tobacco fac- tories are no exception to the rule. Restau- rant kitchens will turn the strongest stomach, while the kitchen in a man's own house is'a place to be avoided just before and after meal time. “Down in St. James county in Louisiana they grow a quality of tobacco known as ‘Louisiana perique,” which is as black as your hat and the strongest grown in this country. Two ounces of the real stuff will bring up to a good standard a pound of a milder grade of inferior tobacco. If this tobacco were to be smoked clear, it would make a man intoxicated from the powerful nicotine. It is almost as strong as opium. “The demand for cigars and tobacco of all Kinds is on the increase. Men smoke much more than they uid, and they certain- ly chew a greater quantity of plug. Long cut, while still selling, does not compare with the other.”” ———— How Raskin Dictated. From the London Athenaeum. We have not seen it mentioned in the nu- merous notices of Mr. Ruskin that have appeared, yet many may be interested to learn that he was fond of dictating his writing. He used to walk up and down and dictate his long sentences without pause or hesitation, not scrupling to indulge in nu- merous asides upon quite other topics, which, however, did not in the least con. fuse the thread of his thoughts or divert his mind from the subject on hand. After the portion he had dictated was on paper, he used to go through the manuscript care fuliy and often make extensive alterations. ———+2+___ “Parker never can be induced to study up his genealogy because of the scandal in his family.” ‘Was there one?” “Oh, yes. indeed; Adam and Eve never really ‘mar. ried, you know.”"—Harlem Life. GRAIN-O! GRAIN-01 Remember that name when you want a oe re appetizing, nourishing food drink to take the /33.00. An ex- alds digestion and strengthens the nerves. It is it Denefit, Costs about %'as much as coffee. c. Auerbach, 7 & H, epring tenic I toe Well and need $7 strony.” IF Full quart bottles only $1, OHN H. MAGRUDER, to keep COR. CONN. AVE. AND M ST. mbi6-f.10,1,20 New Family Sewing [achine, $19-50- With beautiful osk woodwork and all Intest at- tachwents, Warranted ten years. Equal to any $60 muchine. At Oppenheimer’s, 514 9th St. N.W. Machincs repaired, $1. mhiG. GUM CAMPHOR, 55c. per pound. MOTH BALLS, 3c. per pound. John W. 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