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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
The Three Links.

FRIENDSHIP, LOVE, AND TRUTH.
On the 18th instant the Grand Lodge ofthe
Fellows, will meet In this city, and will hold
their annual communication during the
week In Musical FuEd Hall. At the session
held II st September, In Indianapolis, 1t was
decided on that occasion to celebrate In q
becoming manner the hundredtn annfver-
sary Of American Independence. and since
the fact has been made known the brethren
OF Philadelphia have been very active in
making the necessary arrangements for the
great event. The celebration will consist OF
parade OF the Order on the morning of the
goth OF this month, and In the afternoon
there will be appropriate ceremonies at Fair
mount Park. The programme for the latter
has been completed, and il as follows: Mas.
ter Of ceremonies, Isaac A. Sheppard, Past
Grand Master OF Pennsylvania. The music
viii be rendered by the Handel and Haydn
Society, Carl Sentz leader. The tnstru men
tai music will be by Carl Sentz's orchestra:
festival by mn, "Buck," Handel and Haydn
Society; invocation by the Grand Chaplain,
Rev. Bro ]. ". Xenable, Of Kentucky; ode,
Coronation" Handel and Haydn Society.
Then will follow four orattons representing
the four sections OF the country, as follows:
William Ellison, Past Grand Sire of Mac
sachnS s rep.esenting the East; Wilmot
Carolina, representing the South; Nathan
Porter, Grand Representative OF California,
representing NEWEST, and John A. Jackson,
representing the North. After the orafions,
Whittier's Centennial hymn will be sung by
the Handel and Haydn Society. Upon the
conclusion OF the singing, the four orators,
to the central stand, and upon reaching the
elevated pavilion they will take each other
by the hand, Is type Of Brotherhood and
Fraternity. The bands will then unite In
playing "Hail Columbian" After this "Old
viii terminate with the benedictiOn by the
Grand Chaplain Philadelphia Press, 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
John BYoWn Q Dog and Another Dog
THE WORST CASE OF ASSAULT AND BAT
Terry YIT.

1uis morning d sharp n0Sed, thin Tipped,
shrill-voiced little woman appeared at the
clerks desk In the Police Court, and asked
for . warrant against John Brown for as
s3ult and battery. She seemed very much
excited, and Mr.. Harper requested her to tell
what John Brown had been doing to her. She
went on to say that 1t was the worst case of
assault and battery she ever knew. Brown
lives next door to her; both keep dogs; her
dog was muzzled and Browns dog was not;
this morning her dog went out IN the yard ,
and Browns dog pitched into her dog and
nearly killed IL; she ran out and pulled her
dog away, when Brown ran ont and kicked
her dog In the ribs over and over and over
again, and she was afraid 10 would not re-
cover.
At this point IN the tale she heayed sew
eIsl deep signs and wiped her eyes. Mr..
Harper waited for her to proceed, and final.
~ asked, ''Is that alp" She said IL was
and wanted 10 know II that was not erongh,
and vas greatly astonished when Mr. Har.
per told her he couldn't issue warrant for
assault and battery on a dog. He advised
her 10 go ts magistrate and sue Brown for
damages, or TO Mr.. Gatchell, who might 90
Tor Brown On the cruelty to animals Law,
snu she started Oh, intent On getting salts
faction somewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

NOTHING - MORE HARAsSING than Ill
GERS or bolls. Fortunately they can be quick
ly healed by the use Of 6leNn's Stlph,u Soap,
which purges the sore OF Its poisonous virus
obstacle TO its healing. Depot, CrittentOn's,
No. Sixth avenue, New York.
Grow young In ten minutes with HQrs In
00nf0neotIS Hair Dye. 28,m,w,f,6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

b0"A postage stamp neatly framed" was
the prize awarded to the worst shot at late
target practice Of the Alabama state artll-
lery.
~Baltimore has over my oyster and
mutt packing establishments, and several
business.
The Cumberland Allegautan SAYS the
Union mining company at Ut Savage have
reoueoo ne wages Of al the hands In their
winter q Nc ssvass ssS nj W. srish 80 0e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

A GosPkLrTENT LABORER AND HIS WIFE
ARRESTED FOR STEALING.-William III.
Lewis, an usher In the gospel tent, and bis
wife Rachel were before Justice Duffy yes
teIday, charged by Mrs. LEM, OF 2Of west
3ith street, OF stealing q watch, q chain, and
q locket Mrs. Lenz went out to walk on
Monday, and on returning missed the watch
from her bureau. She told her landlady.
Mrs. Wilson, aud she suspected Lewis, who
occupied an adjoining room. Early yester-
day morning Lewis and his wife were arrest
ed, arraigned I'm the Washington place court,
Duffy that he was the superintendent Of the
gospel tent in the absence Of Mr. South
worth, and that he had been trusted with
uncOunted collections. He and his wife de-
MED their guilt. Mr.. Williams, a fellow
usher, sympathized with Lewis, and having
$500, found signers for the bond, but they
could not qualify. The Rev. DR.. Stephen II.
Tying, jr., wished to bail Lewis, suppOsing
BIN innocent, but upon learning the facts
be changed his mind. Mrs. LEM told the
doctor that Lewis was q gambler and pro-
his effects, proved that she was correct.
Lewis formerly kept q saloon in Greene
street. Afterwards he opened the Jefier.
soniap, in the Bowery, and after that closed
he was Idle for awhile. When Moody and
SaDkey commenced their revival In the
and united with DR.. Tying, Jr.'s, church. 10
the gospel tent he prayed, aDd led the sing.
Ing. Collections were frequently left In his
charge, and when arrested the money col
l.ced on Sunday night was In his posses
sion, u1counted. Mr.. Barton, one OF Mr..
house TO sleep In, and helped TO support him
until he discovered him to be q liar. He is u
brOther-in.law OF Deacon Ovington, OF Ply
mouth chulch.-lN r. Sun, 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

Young FosDlCK was member OF veal
street car he insulted Miss Goshorn, and her
brother, whose family IL not wealthy, boxed
his ears. F0sdick staggered out to the plat
form, fell of, and the wheels killed him by
passing over his neck. GoshOrn was arrest
ed and accused OF killing Fosdick, but finally
ACQUITTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

THE MASSACRE OF CATHOLICS at Ming
kou Fou, China, Is confirmed. The oiiici-
atfpg priest WAS tortured, his assistant torn
10 pieces, and one hundred OF the conk rega-
ton slain. Other massacre3 OF Christians
have occurred, and prominent officials are
said to be implicated. The difficulty with
England is still unsettlc i, and the Chinese
are preparing for resistance. The govern
ment is greatly embarrassed by the renewei
revolts and for want of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

ECURvY TRRATMENT.-An eminent Eng
lish physician points out in the London
Times that scurvy still prevails In the Brit
abundantly used, while American vessels
are comparatively free from IL. Potatoes, &C.
cordipg to the above authority, are specific
carrying OF preserved potatoes on ali long
VOya9e0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
CITY ITEMS

FALL STYLES OF HATS FOR 1s76-We
are now opening large and elegant assort-
ment of stiff and soft felt hats, for gentle
men, boys and children, which will be sold
at the very lowest prices, for cash, ct Lewis
920 7th street, between and X. 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
Foot DocsoPfny. Ktr

Easy feet being Indispensable 10 health,
comfort and good nature, thousands of the
intelligent public patrODise Dr.. Whites es-
Posiie Wizards Hotel, to avoid painful
Corns, BunfODs, Nails, Vascular Elk
crescences, &c. Fee 81 per visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
CataIlh, Offensive Discharges from the
Head, and all Chroaic Di.e

successfulsy tIeated
by Doctor Hartley, No. Grant Place. That
the timfd and disappointed may feel the
utmost assurance and confidence In the good
FIFTH of DR.. Hartley, he generously proposes
TO attend all persons, rich or poor, free OF
charge, until the best evidence and most
convincing proofs of his success have been
realized from his treatment. ONCE and resi-
dence, No. Grant Place, Washington. TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

The street lamps win be lighted at Gas D.
N and extinguished at 9-35 p. m.
Mebss se9R
gan TO the board of governors.
The Circuit and Criminal court rooms are
being renovated and recarpeted previous to
life size cast Of an antique statue OF
Julius Cesar has Just been placed IN the hall
OF statuary In the Corooran Art Gallery. The
original in marble II In the Louvre, Paris
Last night some thief stole sheep from,
Francis Linktn's yard, connected with mis-
butcher shop. Meridian Hill, killed and
cass away.
One hundred and forty ladies and gentle
men nom South Carolina, Georgia, and Ala
bana. arrived here yesterday morning, Wis
tied various objects OF interest In the city,
and left for Philadelphia last evening.
Detective McDevitt and McElfresh yester
day recovered q gold watch and $40 In money
rom confidence man, woo had beat Mr.. II
z. Hawtho- "A. a Centennial pilgrim, out of
tne same OF the thimble rigging game, while
The Washington City Fencibles, Captain
w X 1borp, have made a change In their
uniform by substituting for ihe blue coat
shake. The ranks are filing up quite rap
idly, and they expect soon to have a grand
At the session of the Dental Society of
Maryland and the District OF Columbia, I'm
Baltimore, Wednesday, paper upon opera
tive dentistry n,sy was read by Dr. r. B. Donald
rived from dental education, was read by
Dr. II. Il. Noble, and ore Oh mechanical den
Letry was read by DR.. w. w. Evans, all of
this District.
The Illinois Republican association met
last evening, In LIE Droit building, Col. F. ID.
stephenson presiding, and 7. DeLand secre-
the committee on transportation with the
names OF members in arrears for dues, aud
the committee was instructed not to furnish
certificates for transportation home to vote
10 such members. Reports from all parts OF
the state have been received to the effect that
the campaign is progressing with the same
and that there Is every reason to believe
that the state will give the old fashioned
majority OF from 50 900 to SO, 900 for Hayes and
Wheeler and the state ticket. besides q GER
tain gain of nine members of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
LOCAL. NE US.

Amusemenfs, &C, Tonight.
National Theater.-Haverly Minstrels.
Iheater ConiiQse.-First class varieties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

PAnrNrs AND GUARDIANS, buy Your
boys and children's clothing 1t the boys
Clothing House OF B. Robinson Co., eo
PenpsylvsniA avenue, next % Williams. an
n<s1 goeds; no Old aock.-AdgI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

NEITHER Corns or Bunions can long resist
Wei0eman's American Herb Salve. see adj
vertisement in Forneys Sunday Chronicle.
Sold by Thos l.. Cropley, Druggist, Bridge
street, opposite Market House, and corner
I'd and High streets, GEORGETOWN, d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

ODD FELLOWS take notice, and step in
next door above your hall and buy q Travel
ing Bag, Satchel or Trunk, of the old aud re.
liable manufacturer, James 8. Topham. His
stock Is immense, variety great, and at such
low prices as will as tonish you. eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

DThere were six interments from yellow
fever at Savannah yesterday.
EIA troupe Of Sioux Indians are exhibit.
Ing themselves In London.
~A man was found dead In q Georsia
well, and q local newspaper rashly conjec.
lures that he either fell or was thrown In.
~Tbe Spectator wonders Why, II the con-
fessiopal ID 90 frequently efiicacious In pre-
serving the chastity OF women, It does not
aid In preventing the intemperance or men.
~The first step towards making man Of
your son 10 to train him TO earn what he
spends; the next best step II to teach him
how to save bis earnings.
@Another man has been buried In q we'll
md attended BY his faithful priest. who de-
Frenchman, In Warwick, r. l., was fatal.
@Unprincipled fellows infest passenger
trains on the roadg leading into New York
ana w 70 nirt with unsophisticated girls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
The Personal Tax.


The Assistant Attorney for the District In
reply 10 communication submitted by the
tax assessors inquiripg-1st, how a baker Is
use OF his business six barrels Of -four price
e36, amounting in the year TO s12 barrels,
price sl,s2; says, he Is exempt, the whole
less than $500, which amount is EXEMPT
under the execution laws. His capital, e36
turned over once week and refnvested.
10 tax him on SIS would be to tax him
Nifty two times his real capital. 1t would be
. tax Of e2s os on an actual capital OF $50
I'd. A butcher buys each week, for killing
ehases are s52, 600. He Is to be assessed GA
$500 only, SEQ being exempt.
TIE TILDIN AND HrNDR1cKs REFORM
CLUE held q meeting at their headquarters
$50 TN street, last night. G. p. Culver In the
cnair ana "A. W. Wines secretary. An tnvi-
tation 10 attend the democratic mass meet
Ing at Bladensburg on Saturday was &C
cepted, and the club will meet at IL O'CLOCK
and proceed In q body to the rooms Of the
Ing that body they Will all march. headed by
band of music, 10 the Baltimore and Ohio
depot, taking the train about u o'clock. The
fare for round trip has been fixed at thirty
cents. Master Harry Shannon entertained
the club with a recitation, and addresses
were made 5y w: IL: Eaococs, late q irst as
MI. VIM. 2. Ferry, of Pennsylvania.
ADJUSTMENTS. - National Thedter. - The
pleasing performances OF the Hsverly min
strel troupe still attract large audiences To
me National No lover OF fun should fall to
1heoter Comiqse-The extensive programne
Which Is nightly offered here Is still very
Frds Opera Hotse--N Next Monday the
worlc-renowned prestidigitateur Hermann.
viii commence an engagement at the Opera
House. He will be accompanied bv Inc
graceful page, MI Addie, who Will appear
e the medium In the wonderful spiritual
seAnces.
THE BOARD OF POLICE yesterday ap.
proved the apPlica st rs. Of Moses A. Fsersy
c. A. Edelin, and Emanuel Joseph for trans
fer of licenses. Applications from Nicholas
Derby and Gibson Columbus were referred
q s1s and for
Riorusn was laid over. aud that OF William
Eoeelweyd was dfsapproved. Henry L..
Johnson was appointed an additional prf
s.eive months, for duty at the Washington
-. sipxsIs In the northern part of the city
Interested In the cheap and
nshmsnt Of Mr.. w. s. CIarfe' lsos I'M
81 er., wsn e,sntesn years. experience In
be - able 70 compete. both in onsiity ~
WORK and low prices, with any "a n hIs.nsS ~. "
Of the kind In the District. A'n'nen'
PRIGesJRwELRY SToRK-Rece,xa,.
beautiful styles In Lake George dismooIse
onyx and diamond. JET coral and gold pis.sd
teweiry; the best ETY. cent eyeglAss IN M =
street
PAnrsrs AND GUAnDIANs, buy your
Clothing House OF B. Robinson q Co.. No
Penpsylvsnia avenue, next % Williams. an
n<1 gosds; no cd aoek.-AdeI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

beautiful styles In Lake George disro ooIe
onyx and diamond. jet, coral and Toid nis..d
ieweiry; the best nfty-cent eyegiass I'm m
city. No 46 Pennsylva1ta avenue, near az
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
Weather Probabilities To-day.

OFFICE OF CHIEr SIGNAL OYPICR1,(
WASHINGTON. September 9, 1873.
For the middle states. southerly WINDS
veer to south west and northwest, followed oy
cooler, clesr weather and rising barometer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

BOATING CHALLENGE.-Telegra were
sent from Halifax, N. s., yesterday to reore-
sentattves OF tie Halifax crew In Phfladel-
phia to challenge the English crew for q
three mile race for s. COO, or I'VE miles for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

are particularly interested in t,e cbssn arS
exSenent dyeipg and Cleansing estao
strssi w o. NV! MI; w. s. Clarke, 1908 Tih
the business in New York cftv ~ 80. g, w
De " aoie 70 compete. both In quality ri
work and low prices, with ANY estahiisns ~, ~
OF the kind In the District. nsnmen'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

THE BUSINESS PROsPECrs.-Tne activity
OF the retail dry goods stores is favorsble
augury for business this fall. The trade is
one OF such great value to New York that
the reports Of its renewed prosperity will
give general encouragenaent.-[M Y Her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

GAS VS.. KEROSENE IN When
gas was high number of BrOoklynitel
caused the meters to be removed from theil
houses And began to use kerosene lamps. The
the gas rate and the price Of oil havtns
taken turn upward recently, these econorn.
tcal citizens are resuming their meters and
abandoning the lamps.-[M Y. World, tn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

GwINf0N's GEOGRAPHY AGAIN-M,.
Kdstor:-When, ana how was the city of vii.
Delaware river? I suppose Il was moved In
the night time. BULL HEAD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
PROFESSIONAL.

PROFESSIONAL.
S'ho11kh . E4kfsM5HsA
BR1eO0, DIOORATIV1 and evsgy dsoorfpsson o.
OR0AQ1HTAL and PLAIN PAIHTIE0.
111 9Th street northwest.
,sru1g!A1H kO0M, 10 street northwest.
RS P1R GIT FOB T61fR, EITRRR "a ~
XO b On. 4. PRATf, ofsAuase &C.
Snio OoL!ege Of Dental Surgery, and of2yXYy
Nv. nxtractb childrsns teeth 8 cent?. ouail-Iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

THREE OF BARNUM's MEN STARBED.-At
Auburn, N. Y, three canvasmen attached
TO Barnum's show were stabbed last Tues
day night by man named O'Bryan. Johu
Dopaline, OF New York, was desperately
wounded In the abdomen. The others were
cut on the shoulder, not dangerously. O'Bry-
an Was arr0afad. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

CENTENNIAL SUITS for Boys at VIM.
Walls, S2i Pennsylvania avenue; the lar zest
stock in The city-Adr't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

]. NJ. KEArING advertises beef at very 10
rates In another column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

THE MUTUAL PROTECTION FIRE INsU-
RANCE COMPANY OF the District ia, we learn,
doing q large and rapidly increasing bust
ness, which is not surprising, in view OF the
tered by Congress, II emphattcally home
1nstitution-being under the management of
some OF our best business men-grants In
surance At the lowest practicable rates, and
all those insuring In IL share In the prob t.
The ONCE of the company In at 1909 Pennsyl-
Henla avenue. OppO1ttA the Tf00aurY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08

COMFORT FOR THE FEEr.-Oue of the
pleasures Of life In an easy. neat-fitting boot
or shoa ]. j. Georges, at 2l1s Pennsyivania
. fpecfalty Of easy shoes and boots that a I
nicely. He works around bunions and oorns
In such an Artistic manner that they give no
him call and be convinced. SiEn Of the
mammoth boot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-08
PffSckEu ES: FsssI5.S ss SHV...s:1aEso.AI
rasH4hSk ss$xl oss

:,ass ~ h ~ % e AOSr: 81 - 2 Ssn.
Int. medistss: Fridsy. Sspss1bsr ilsk, re
.Aeysneel: SATURDAY., esyteabss leEh, tsze.
ner o. l3h as1 stsests northwest. No. 1884
otreot porshweot. Tor prtvofe Lsspons sDd 9ran
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-22
NICIN'S
Floral Guide

IA beautiful Quarterly Iournsl- finely iiusssfef snf
containing clegant co0red FIovFR pftTr uirh fhr
fret number Price ouiv - for the vaar The frt
No. FOR Isl just issued in German and Fnri'sh.
Weeks Flower and Nesef able Garden. On pa
per ~ cents: with elegant cloth covers. 81 90
Nick's Catslogue-2o0 tliusffafiors. orlr . cents
Address. JAMES WICK Rochester. y. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-22
What is Practical.

lnliana school Journal.
T. 3. lificult TO say what Is most
practical in an education, and vet from
tee frequency with which the word
"prGrficll" il used. one would suppose
thlt fha matter was settled beyond a
Qu'nhin. II j. diiicult 10 say just what
kiui n knowledge ell be worth most
% child after r. leaves the school room.
There IS certainly room for great diff
ference of opinion inregard TO most that
f. studded. lut IN re gard TO some few
thing- there can be no question. We
have Boo min' this Illustration: \ print
81 advertisement was thrown into our
yari aud We copied from il the follow
ing sentence: ave have for sale fine
stock ofI.l1iss' Misses and Childrens
fno Kill shoes also men and Boys win
ter boots We presented this TO 3
felchor.' institute: placed j; on the
black board. Furnished lhe teachers with
paDor. and asko 2 each % write IT, correct
ing an mi-' t-s with reference TO III
possezsiva sim. Nut of about 10 only
- could be induced to attempt IL, and o.
the q wlq Iaadei IN their papers but
five hal e written correct. We were
surprised Next. we submitted il to q
class Of A grsde pupils, (grade
next IN higl, srhoOI) There were 81 in
tho room. anl not one got IL right.
Thinking that this might possibly be an
evrfn'ion. we visited another A grade.
submitted nc sentence TO 81 pupils. and
onr rvls surSrssful. We next found n
" 10 school. First year grade. and out
of97 papers II Of them only were cor
rrct.
Orr deliberate conclusion Is that
fol-Ho-s ara spending a great deal of
| time in teaching children routine pars-
| inc. formal analysis. and distinctions
without differences. 20 the neglect 90 such
nnqtters as the above that enter into
every ~hiii's f}iiv life. The use Of the
'asa I've si~n. tie use 90 quotation
r1ry7 cfnitl iptters. Dunr'Iaiion. let
fr- wiling. and I'll those practical
thin p that viii bp rsei bv every child.
vhaievo~i ts course In life. should he
tlnrht and thoroughly taught. early ia
the school course ; il they are postponed
until the 4 grade or the high school n
large majority Of children never reach
them.
We give the following rule for form
ing 'hr possessive case which we have
never seen In q book. hut which is sim
pie aui universal: Spell the word cor
recily. whether singular or plural, }
then 'di an apostrophe aud. if Il does
pot make Kissing, unpleasant sound,
IN also.