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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

One hatch of lies IN reference to District af-
fairs follows another so rapidly in the Washing
ton correspondence of the so-called ''indepsnd-
ent' Iress that IL Is hard to keep track OF
them. The New York Sur Of Saturday pub
lished 4 dispatch from this city in reference to
the proposed fre-alarm telegraph for this Dis
tTiot which Is nothing but tissue of falsehoods
from beginning to end. Thus 1t is stated that
when the District Legislature appropriated
$4,000 for the construction of a ire-alsrm tele-
graph, ga ring was instantly formed to con-
struet this telegraph, and certain parties in
New York, In combination with the local ring,
applied for and obtained the contract without
competition" Now the fact is, as the writer
might easily have learned if he had taken the
trouble TO inquire, that the contract was never
awarded. The Board of Public Works
advertised in newspapers here and elsewhere
for proposals for the construction of the new
fire alarm telegraph. But one bid was re-
seiyed-that of Gsmewell & Co, of New York
6feriDg 20 do the work for $4,000, which
amount, they have stated, was based on lower
ateS for the several items than had been paid
o them iH Nee FORK and other cities where the
sFfOYGd system has been adopted. As the
District legislature had only appropriated
$500 Tor the whole work, the Board of Public
Works declined to award the contract. So much
Tor the "ring" story. Passing over the next
faiseh0cd as one not worthy of notice, that the
District securities were only worth fOrty.fve
cents cnthe dollar, we come to the statement
that "the government annually pays one half
the expense drumming the paid fire department
IN this city and Georgetown, and there
Il no earthly reason why il should be
called upon to foot bill for fire tele-
graph line, especially when any RESPONSE
bic contractor will undertake to construct
one for the $4,000 asked for, without reference
TO the $4,000 appropriated by the District"
4 be truth Is the national government has never
paid one cent. of ''Ihe expense Of running the
paid nre department in this city and George
town either directly or indirectly; but IL has
been supported altogether by the local govern
ment, while at the same time il has saved hun
dreds OF thousands of dollars worth of property
Of the general government at the fires at the
Arsenal, the Navy department, and elsewhere
"A very good reason why the general govern
msnt should bear portion of the expense. A
clause in an appropriation bill last year provi-
oed that the United States should pay one third
of the expense of the District fire department
not 10 exceed $4,000 in any one year-but there
was no appropriation made. SO that we have
enjoyed 20 tar nothing OF this clause, based on
right and justice, except the good intentions OF
Congress; but that don't pay the bills. The
statement that any responsible contractor will
build the ire telegraph line for SO 900, is absurd
as the New York company are sole owners Of
the improved automatic apparatus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

On the 18th OF June the charges are: Sup
- 20. wine. S52;" and on the 18th there is an
item for "breakage and loss Of napkins, SIS"
Republican.
The House Of Delegates is the elective"
feature OF our District government, and the
eaters and drinkers of the aforementioned
creature comforts, 1t hardly need be added
were the getters-up of the "more suffrage"
meeting at Legislative Hall, Friday night, and
the teTVidiy eloquent advocates Of a PROPOSE
ton TO make the Council and everything else
elective. By the way, the Upper Board don't
seem TO have had their share Of the legislative
good things going. Messrs. Stickney, Thomp-
son, Gedney, Cross, GIlick, and the others, not
being elective officers, have evidently not got
educated up to knowledge OF their rights and
privileges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

Two more national conventions meet this
week-bOth on Wednesday. The annual con-
yention of the National Grange of Patrons OF
Husbandry viii meet In st. Louis, ana the peo-
pie who are anxious to put "God into the Con-
stiiution" will meet in PittstRrg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

The new telegrapher for the Cincinnati Com
sasrcial and Chicago Tribune must be a truth
1ul, high-toned chap. He represents Governor
Shepherd As charging In his memorial to the
Senate that the petitioners represented by Mr..
Thurman are "iars, horse thieves and disloya al
yretcheS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

Comfy, OF the oaio State Journal, writing
upon our equestrian statues, thinks Browns
SCOTS horse will do, but that "the human fig
IRE looks Is Ii il had bowels enough to all the
Hoosac Tunnel" Has Comfy nary bowel of
compassion for American art?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

The Cuban cause looks more hopeful now
than II ever has before. With the importsn,
town Of ManZanlllo closely besieged, the span
ish troops who hold 1t disafected, and general
depression in Spanish Official circles. no one
will be surprised TO learn of further successes
Nv the patriots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
A NEW INVENTION FOR THE BENEFIT
"A OF LADIES.

UVfUVV GUILD 7 II FIhSI NUN III.
We offer to the public new STEAM WASH
BOlIkH, an article needed every household.
III Is boiler will in forty minutes do the washing for
almost any famib without the labor req uired By
rubbing or wash board, saving time and the we ar
and tear OF the clothes. This invention is an Mt
tactment adapted 70 fit in any ordinary boiler now
used in families. We wish no to buy till satis-
ned that 1t will do all that it claims. 1t will re-
commend itself. To be appreciated it must be seen
in operation Persons wishing such Iabor-saying
and clothes saving article this will please cali
test Its merits at each house. Price, S. Territory
for this great and late patent for sale.
j. X. HUNTER, Agent,
)an5l-6f' 9O5 ID street, near 9Th northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

Messrs. Godfrey & Goell on Saturday insti-
tuted suit against Hon. Peter CampbeII
Speaker CT the House of Delegates for Al ,0l9 65
for suDdries Of the comforts OF life which were
IL Is claimed, furnished to the delegates during
the late term OF the House upon Mr.. Speaker
CamPbells requisition. As a sample OF the
''items" We give below the charges Of the first
few davs-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

The Baltimore Amsrieoa publishes Q review
of the commerce of that port for the month of
January last, which shows that the i'm porta-
tions from foreign ports have been light, whilst
the exports OF cereals to Europe and miscells-
neous cargoes to the West Indies have been
large. The value of foreign imports for jan
usry last was - 709, 49, against 81, 659,T52 for
January, 1873, or gain o. 81 ,ei9,73i for Jan
uary last. The southern coastwise trade pro-
misses to be unusually brisk the coming spring,
and several new vessels will be added to exist
ing lines.
Gov. Shepherd and Col. Msgruder, of the
Board of Public Works, were early at the Cap
itol to-day urging their friends to vote for the
resolution Of Mr.. Wilson for joint commit
tee of Investigation into District affairs.
General Chapman also from his seat announced
the wish of the District authorities to have the
fullest and most thorough investigation posi-
BILE, in order to effectually silence all cavil.
Malice as well as Misery makes strange bed
fellows. Mr.. Ssyles j. Bowen is now hob mob
biDg with the same e-shavers who cried down
corporation securities when he was mayor until
they were able to buy them at 20 cents on the
dollar; just As they are now seeking to depre-
ciate District securities. per memorial to Con-
gress, in order to gObble them up at low figure
y bill is before the Maryland senate exempt
ing the property of the wife, whether acquired
before or after marriage, from the debts of the
husband. No acquisition of property passing to
the wife from the husband sh Ill be valid, how
ever, if the same has been granted to her in
prejudice of the rights of his creditors.
The numerous authors of Beautiful Snow
should be happy to day while they may, TOR to-
morrow il will he sIush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

When sleighing is $40 an hour il is best to
obey the Scriptural injunction and sleigh not
at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

The verdict Of "not guilty" in the case of
John NJ. Resley, indicted for the murder OF
LLOYD J.. Clsry, editor OF the Cumberland Md J
Times, whom he deliberately shot in his office,
Tor an alleged reflection on his (Resley's) father,
will be received with astonishment by the
friends OF Justice everywhere. Resley, it will
be remembered, admitted the shooting imme-
diately after 1t took place, and boasted of it
publicly. He was acquitted, it would appear,
On the testimony Of ga Piedmont man" whose
evidence tended To show that he committed the
actin seif-defenee. The jury, il would seem,
forgot that his victim was unarmed, and that
ne was consequently unable to take such Az
gressave measures a. would justify his killing
by kesley. The result Of this trial will tsnd ~
diminish popular respect for the yerdicts a,
Juries, as well as confidence in the protection
which the laws ought to give every citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
MEDICAL. &c
tR. RORkRTsON,

~ 40 10Th STREET, NEAR PA. AVENUE,
FROM long experience In both hospital and
private practice will guarantee cure in eli Dis
eases OF The Urinary Organs, GOnOrrhOea, elect,
structure, Syphilis, and Spermatcrrhoa Gases Of
Gon0rrhCea Gently contracted cured in To days
Syphilis IN all its stages quickly cured and the poi
son entirely eradcated from the system without the
use OF mercury. epermatOrrhwa, brought on by
eXcefses and abuse in outh, ing loss of memory
impotencY, nervous irTitability, symptoms of con-
sum Ptlon, Indigestion, palpitation of the heart
pans IN back, cimnees Of sight giddiness, evil
torebodlngs. self-distrust, &C.. speedily cured by
newly Uncovered remedies. DR.. Il located for
many years at l9 Eutsw street, Baltimore, Nd /,
many solicitations BY bis Washington patrons, to
open a permanent ONCE in that city, where he ay
be consulted every Wednt sday and Saturday in each
week, from 2 m. 70 9 p. m. JaaZ-lm
lib JANE WILSON, thoroughly experienced
H. and scientific Midwife and Ladies' Physician.
Ladies ottende to at their residence st any hour,
night or day, pleasant rooms and the best Of at
tendance Al the Doctors private residence, 4th
street, between and r. Business sscredly conf
Dental. jsn2l-l2t"
GOLD DR DARBY" has better facilities than
" ever for rseticing his great specially. 0Nly
cHe ch0Tge made for advice and medicine. Drug
Store, corner ~ street and Pennsylvania avenue,
COLONIZATION BuildingD isnl6-lm'
AIRS. II. J. FRENCH, OF PHILADELPHIA,
LNl the celebrated Reliable Clairvoy ant Physician
snd Test Medium, hiss located 81 1913 New York
avenue. Once hotrs-lQ a. m. to y D. m. Engage
nents can be made for evenings. jelly
EEMALE DISEASES Of ali kind. treated. De.
scribe ana enclose o.; advice aud medi.
Stne will he sent. Address Mrs. DR.. THOMPSON,
No. et6 North lsth street Philadelphia. iss17 lys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

The numerous authors of Beautiful Snow
should be happy to-day while they may, for to-
morrow il will be sIush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

The letter Of Mr.. A. L. Goshorn, director
general of the Centennial exhibition to Gene
raj Hswiey, president OF the Centennial com
mission, relative to the alleged attempt of GER
tain Washington correspondents to blsckmail
him. just published, reminds one foreibly of
the story OF the three black crows. 1t was orr
ginally reported that Mr.. Goshorn had said that
10 less than eight newspaper men approached
him and stated that unless they were paid a
eertsin sum Of money they would use their
best efforts to defeat appropriations by Con-
gress for the Centennial. Mr.. Goshorn states
that but one newspaper man" approached
him, representing himself to be a correspond-
ent, and applied TO him for such compensation
tor himself and two others associated with him
whose names were not given. Mr. GOshorn has
since learned that he is not the correspondent
OF any leading journal, but gathers news for a
large number Of weekly papers in different sec
tons Of the country, which have no regular
correspondents In Washington. Mr.. Goshorn
further states that the said news gatherers for
any number Of papers seemed to regard il a
mere advertising business, and as such the offer
was considered and re pectfully declined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
FOR RENT AND SALE.

+ oR sA LK
large snd hardfane
IwELLING HOUsS.
10. 226 street northwest. Main houNs rre,sei
brick 'front.' with brown stone TRIMMINGS Al1d porch
Three tocrs snd large cellar large back binding
thTee Hoofs. The house Wss built ~ EnfWlstie a
bseo Tor use OF owner, and is nearly neg Has fhe
modern improvements, and hss been res.,,t Is
painted an patered, aud is haudsomely 6utshad
Lot y by liz 20 an alley. VIII be sola cheap on
long time. APPly 10
8. II BACON,
!HA tr sOS Market sp.cs.
k'0R sALE-A delishtfu COUNTRY HOMF
Il sixteen acres, house and improvements good
snd beautifully located 90 the high ridge q sAni
nofthN est q Hyattsyiie fine variety q frait. ten
minutes walk TO the Blad -nshurg depot, where lS
tr~ins STOP daily. Photograph q houss Cas- he
seen, and terms given, by aVrlyfng TO
b. h sTIHEMETZ,
JhhH-lm 1887 Pen. syeaue.
ENOR eALE-or exchange for real estate In this
II city, an excellent FARM Of SO scres AZ . rrest
berEslni located near station on railroad, about
hall way between W Washington and Richmond: $50
acres valuable white and red oak timber, balence
srahie, well fenced. RoB'r a PHILLIPS,
dec6-S Real Estate Broker, 81 3 ism street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMTS

RILLIARD TABLES LOW FOR CASH
Our new style bevel tables guaranteed equal in
style, finish, and running capacity to
sisFs 9 ' q se R pigeon hole and sss ~
stelle tables cloths, bells, cues, chalk, -
and oil BILLIARD G0ops OF best quality.
Seston Hall Alex. Adsmson, and Theatre Oomique.
JIG. TAYLOR & co..
decls- Ism gao West Pratt street, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
.MASONIO HALL BONDS.

" "A'ONiO HALL BONDS'
Notice Is hereby given that the cou pons due Feb
rusTy lS74, the bonds OF the Masonic Hall As
sCciat1on viii be paid at the banking house of
MessTs Riggs Co, in this city. Those holding
over due coupons that were not presented for pay
ment previous TO the suspension of ths First Ma
tlonal Bank, are requested TO notify the under
signed Of the number and amount of the same that
arrsBgt ments may be made for their payment
NOBLE LARNER,
.jan2e At Secretary Masonic Hall Association.
nFCHIEF JUSTICE WAITE, PHOTO
Wy GRtPHED by LANDY. Copies of all sizes
for sale. 3Os 4th street, Cincinnati, Ohio Ja2g2S"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
BIRD CAGES,
GREAT VARIETY.
WEBB 4 BkvERIDGk,
IMPORTERS OF
CHINA AND CROCK ERY

NOTICE Second hand Clothing Bought And
" Sold. Will pay fair prices for second hand
elothirg. Orders promptly attended to through
msi. no 9l5 ID street, between 9Th and i0.h
streets, northwest. Il HERzO9. Iaua-lys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
BOARDING.

DRIVATE BOABD Wanted, with q musical
Il person, strictly PRIVATE BOARD, fire and
bath, for q gentleman, somewhat Of az invalid.
Terms $50 to 8 50 per month. Address, by letter,
W. LANsON, Post Office, Washington, ID. O. 1t
GOOD TABLE BOARD and nicely furnished
VI FRONT PARL0R for rent, for one or two
gentlemen; AGO 10th sire ct, near Pa. $50 ST.
QOARDING Gentlemen can be accommodated
- with BOARD and Rooms at GIL street.
Terms moderate. Also, SALOON PARLOR,
furnished or unfurnished. LANCET
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
PERSONAL.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that 1 will n.
= lie responsible fer any debt that my wife, Mar
tina, contract
JbuSo ST WILLIAM MERIT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
TO INVENTORS. sPECULArORs. AM
Il OTHERS

BANKERS AND BROKHRS,
"a WALL STREET, NV YORK.
STOCKS bought and sold ~ closest market quota
tons, either for cash ftr settlement Al auy tine
within Smonths, on 10 Per cent margin.
a market value.
Puts snd Calls granted on fsvorabls terms, slOc
per LOO shares 81 stock.
Deposits received subject to sight drafts, or for
nxed peri IDS lan94-lm
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-22
THE ELECTION OF DELEGATES.

| The list of delegates published yesterday
our best and most intelligent citizens, Oul
city can well boast of the excellence of its
delegation to the State Convention.
We have every reason to believe that the
action of such talented an honest represen.
tatives Of our people will result in securing
the greatest har nony throughout the State,
and such a platform will be adopted as will be
broad and strong enough to hold every oppo-
nent Of Radicalism and the Kellogg usurpa-
ton.
Although the weather Thursday was very
unpropitious, yet very large vote was pollea,
and the best feeling prevailed at every ward
In the election of several OF the prominent
leaders Of the Liberal and Reform parties
a quietus has been given to the charge that
the Democratic clubs intended to be proscrip-
tive and would ostracse all but acknowledged
and well-known Democrats. All who enter
tanned such ideas must now be entirely salts
Democratic party OF this city faithful
and strict compliance with its call, made
to all conservative voters, and its
invitation to them TO participate fully
and equally in the common movement made
in behalf Of good government and the defeat
of the Republican party of this State.
We congratulate the white people upon this
happy and sincere union of all parties, and as
it has commenced so auspiciously, let us trust
that it will terminate in giving peace and quiet
to the people and prosperity to the country.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-22
SUGAR CULTURE IN FRANCE.

In 1868 France produced 142, 934, 900 kilo-
grammes Of sugar, but since 1868 the sugar
industry has been developed in a most re-
markable manner.
For the year 1863 the production amounted
to 23S millions Of kilogrammes; in 1869 to 242
millions; in 1870 to nearly 27S; in 1871 to 1886;
in 1872 to 375, and in 1873 to Ais, 727, OGO xii
ogrammes. In ten years the production OF
sugar in France has therefore been trebled.-
Paris paper.
The kilogramme is equal to a little more
than two American pounds, SO that allowing
900 pounds net to the hogshead, France pro-
duced in 1863 about 2S5, 900 hhds. of white
sugar, and in 1873 about S35, 600.
This sugar, it will be remembered, is all
made from the beet. The product Of Louis
lana from cane never exceeded $50, 900 hhds.,
while the crop has dwindled down since the
war to the neighborhood Of 10000 hhds 1t
is not gratifying or encouraging contrast.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-22
THE NOMINATION OF AUDITOR.

The impression seems to prevail tina. the
resignation Of the de tacto Auditor entails the
necessity Of nominating, at Baton Rouge, a
candidate for election to fill the unex pired
term Of Clinton. But if our friends will stop
a moment and consider this question, they
will readily see both the improperly and in
consistency of such a proceeding.
We contend that we have our Auditor al
ready elected, just as we maintain that John
McEnery is our legal Governor. On the
ticket with him We elected Mr. JAS Graham
as Auditor. Until he resigns we cannot recog-
nize any vacancy created by the resignation Of
an intruder and usurper, who, in truth and
reality, has no office to v-cate. Again, if we
succeed in carrying the State in November,
as we have every reason to believe we will
the first act Of the Legislature will be to count
the votes Of the last eleetion.
That done and Mr.. Graham will be de-
clared the ri yhtful Auditor, just as McEnery
will be the Governor Should, however, we
fail, and by any possible chance the Repub-
lcan party carry the day, it would be mat
ter of small importance who the Democratic
nominee may be that is to be sacrificed with
the balance of the ticket.
Taking, then, his view of the case, we are
satisfied that there should be no nomination.
made for Auditor. 1t would be impolitit,
unwise, and an act of political qualification
on the part of the party which could not be
satisfactorily explained.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-22
Crescent City Uhite League.

HEADQUARTERS C. C. w L.
Resolution unanimously adopted by the CRES-
CENT CITY WHITE LEAGUE of New Orleans.
at a meeting held August IS, 1874;
Whereas, we have understood that a move
ment is on foot to organize and arm White Militia
under the usurping Governor, and that overtures
have been made to citizens to enroll therein; and
whereas, the direct tendency of such movement,
if carried out with that good faith which should
preside over the engagements of honorable citi-
zens, would be the perpetuation Of the wrongs
against which the white people of Louisiana have
been so long and so honestly struggling;
Therefore be it resolved, That we protest
against the movement as hostile to the best in
terests Of the State
true copy;
T. LEE SHUTE,
au2l 3t2dp Score airy C. c.. ". L.