Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-08


above referred to. The court sustained mis-
view, and also instructed the Jury that IL
they found from the evidence That the ori-
glDal transactions was between Myers and
Murray, and upon each subsequent renewal
SIS vas paid for the privilege, the defendants
are entitled 10 have the amounts so paid TO
Murray credited upon the note in suit. The
pay ments so alleged 10 have been made
amount 10 sS75 The jury found a verdict for
plaintin for s625 Mr.. Hine for plaintiff and
Mr.. +. Carusi for defendant.
Way Out Of the Printing Bureau Dis.
aster.
Editor Of iSdr:-It seems to me we are
temporizing with the unfortunates of the
printing bureau. The public are Not Offering
permanent relief, and nothing short of that
is suited to the case. First. let us look at the
nature of the places frOr1 which these women
have been thrust on the world. They are not
permanent. Even these places are deemed po-
n!ical spoils. A change IN The head OF
bureau almost invariably preceies remov-
ais. A change IN the secretary of the depart.
ment is followed usually by the same result.
change OF the party in power precedes q
pretty nearly clean sweep OF the old employees,
10 ma KS room LOT new hungry set. heart
distress TO these women. This is all wrong
and IL cannot be excused on any principle of
right or justice, and the people-the sober.
right-mtnded people of the country, If there
are apy-shOuld rise up with one accord and
demand that this kind OF transaction should
be stopped In all the departments first, for
y
good for nothing, save as resource for cur
rent needs; second, because there is no rea-
son Tor removal OF any efficient employe g, man
or woman, either on the side of the govern
ment or OF the employe, for both are wronged
by every such removal. But since these
places are treated As spoils of a very low
order, and since, too, the people are not edu-
Gated up TO high, just, full discharge of
their duty, even TO the least of themselv yes,
II is misfortune that women, mothers
OF halforphaned children, were ever
10
Iougher sex to contend with the un-
ceTtafDties, the contingencies OF these places
Again, some people have come to regard the
government as an immense institution for
disnensiDg charity, that clerical positions
are to be made to accommodate or 10 relieve
personal penury. IL is great mistake. Let
every such thinking person disabuse her or
his mind of such deceptive, yet rosy ro-
nance, as soon as possible.
IN seeking permanent relief for these dis
tressed-aDd for the reason that the nav of
the places they held have only served to sat
lsfy current Observation-Disclosures women,
the first question is, where did they come
nom, or where is their home? Feeding them
from Jay 10 day by contributions is not the
thing. No one ought TO expect to force the
government into making places for the m
because they need support. Let money be
raised 10 send them home to friends, and
other means common 10 all, for support
In thls there is permanent good and relief.
In the present treatment Of their condition
tne goou PUBLIC are only tempOriZing with
tndt cOhultlOA TRUE CHARITY.
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN CLUB met last
night, Mr.. +. l.. Campbell in the chair anu
Mr.. A. III. PetIibone secretary. Mr.. Frost
delegate to the late state convention re-
ported that Gov. Hayes seemed To be the
choice OF the convention for President, bat
mat there was strong underCurreDt 10
favor OF BrtstOw. He also stated that Sens-
tor Sherman was not refused admission To
the convention, as had been asserted by the
New York papers. but in accor lance with mis-
allowed
motion of Senator Burr es. A resolution was
accepted recommending Senators aud Repre-
sertattyes of the state of Ohio in Congress TO
use their best endeavOrs for a speedy consid-
alton OF the bill allowing arrears of pensions
10 those whom, from unavoidable cause
were unable TO comply with the require.
ments within five years within date OF dis
charge or death OF husbands, IN the case OF
widows.
DROWNED IN THE WASHINGTON CANAL
Joseph MisteII, who has been missing from
his home since the 4th of March, was found
drowned in the canal near the " street
R RI,oge southwest, YESTERDAY, by Sergeant
was removed TO the first precinct station
where IT was examined by Coroner Patter-
son, and no bruises being found, a certificate
OF accldeDtal drowning was given, and the
remains were turned over to Undertaken
Burgdorf for burial. Mr.. John Hitz, consul
general for Switzerland, identified the body.
Nistell had no immediate relatives in this
country, was unmarried, and came from an
excellent family in Switzerland.
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PROTEST OF THE BoYS-TO the EdifeT of TN.
ST-Dear Sir: Why is IL that we BOYS are
not allowed TO sail our small yachts on Bah
cocks lake? Last Friday two of us went
down there, and just as we were about to
launch our little boats, a red-nosed man
came rushing down the hill and ordered us
OF, and at the same time he spit on his hands
and hOurished his stick (Which was three
feet long by two inches in diameter) over
our devoted heads. Now what we want 10
know is, whether there is any law against us
sailing our boats on the lake. In winter they
put down steps for the accommodation of
skaters, but In summer We are not allowed
TO sail our boats there. "THE BoYsr
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INJURED Ely THE CARs.-Yesterday after
noon a little boy, named Willie Webster.
son OF John Webster, while crossing the
Baltimore and Potomac railro' track on
virginia avenue, near LIST street southwest
was knocked down by passing engine, and
badly bruised about the legs. DR.. Riley
dressed his wounds.
a MARRIAGE LICENSE was issued to-day
10 Edward T. Anderson and Mrs. Jennie
Ferguson. +,
THE COURTS.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Jiht0e CurtkeT
Yesterday, BOteler * Bro. agt. whitney
verdict for plaintiff. Major ACT Nailor. DO