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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

What is the matter with the shrubbery
and trees Ia the city? Ia many OF the pub
lie parks and reservations, and particularly
In those more recently improved, a great
many OF the evergreens are already dead.
with more dying, while the leaves OF many
OF the trees planted along the sidewalks In
various parts OF the city are already turning
pale and yelow,-a sure indication OF rapid
decay and premature death. Undouot
the difficulty In most IL not all the cases is
want of water. The fault is primarily that
OF the public authorities, but the remedy
happily lies In great part with our people
themselves in their Individual capacity. 50
far as the parks are concerned the shrub
berry planted there has probably been neg
lected by the attendants, who have failed
to give the young eyergreens sufficient water
TO moistsn AID strengthen their roots in the
beginning. With the trees so well set out
by the parking commission the case is some
what different. These would have been able
to take care OF themselves with such mos
ture as nature affords In ordinary course, If
they could only have received their share Of
1t. But this they have not been able to get
With our streets and side walks paved with
impervious material, but little of the usual
rainfall ever reaches their roots, inasmuch as
the oily channel way for 1t Is the small space
left uDpaved about the trunk OF each tree
And these spaces, as we have heretofore
urged In The STAR, are far smaller than
they ought TO be, or they need to be. They
should be enlarged, and at once, to at least
double their present size, with the surface OF
each left little lower than the pavement
around them, so as to catch and retain all
the water possible. III the authorities allege
that they have no funds for this purpose,
then the property holders ought TO take the
matter In their own hands, and each do the
necessary work In front of his or her own
premises. But whether this be done or not,
II Ia the duty OF all householders to furnish
plentiful supply OF water at least twice q
week To all the growing trees and shrubbery
on and around the premises. This can be
done at LO cost and little trouble by lower
ing the surface of the present unpaved spaces
and keeping them well filled with water for
two or three evenings each week, either with
buckets or the ordinary watering hose. This
will SUP plemept the ma ural supply OF moist
ure, which is not sufficient to sustain life
under existing circumstances, and unless II
or something like 1t be done, systematically
and continuously, our shade trees, which
ought TO be our pride and our protection,
will In a little while become a reproach and
disgrace to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

The hubbub over the requested resignation
OF Mr.. Jewell is without sufficient grounds.
1t is well known that the President called
him TO his late position without the advice
or request OF the leaders of the republican
party, and he would seem to have the right
to get rid of him in the same way. As to
the Political expediency OF the step, that is
OF course another thing; but the President
has way Of surprising the country, as well
by his dismissals as by his discoveries. Mr..
Jewell was only an exception to the general
rule In that he illustrated both phases OF the
Presidential peculiarly. That is about all
there is of 1t. He won't do for the martyr
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

A fair sample of the imm allure emergency
legislation with which the country mas been
so sorely afflicted in late years is afforded
by the proposition to reorganize the Con-
gressional printing ONCE, or rather to ap-
point the public printer on q new basis,
which was recently adopted by one OF the
conference committees acting for the two
Houses, and which will doubtless be accept
ed by them. Here il an Office which requires
the whole time and constant attention OF q
person Of large technical knowledge, ong
and varied experience, and the strictest In
tegriiy. And not these qualities only. He
must also supervise the operations of large
body OF men, and at the same time disburse
immense sums OF money, In wages and In
The purchase OF stock and supplies OF all
kinds, In the selection Of which both sound
Judgment and undoubted honesty are called
for. And the munifcent pay provided for
these varied talents and multifarious and
responsible duties are, what, think you, gen.
lie reader? The princely sum OF -thirty-fve
hundred dollars year or a little more than
a swift journeyman printer can earn by
working ten hours q day ON extra fat COPY.
II is possible that the right kind of q man
for the place may be had for this Inadequate
salary, but only an exceptional condition OF
things will make him willing to accept 1t,
s2ncc Ae Is likely 10 90 great deal better
either In carrying on business for himself or
In private employ. And the conference com.
mittee must also have inclined some what TO
this view, we suspect, since IL fixes the bond
Of 1.-THE new incumbent at 500 OOO-a penal
sum which IL must be admitted is out OF all
proportion 10 the salary, and one which In
dicates the responsibility and importance of
the position far better than Its legal emolu-
ments. Has Congress never read In the bible
that there Is that which scatters yet in
creases?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

The New York World states as significant
fact that Mr. Herndon, formerly law part
FER of Abraham Lincoln, has declared for
Tilden, but the Newark Aduertiser don't
think 1t very remar kable, and says that the
HoTtd might have added that Horatio Sey-
mour's brother in.law Senator Conkling)
and Representative Scott Lords law partner
have declared for Hayes and Wheeler.
Besides this, Senator Conklipg's brother is q
Tilden man. All these facts are not at all
surprising. In this couatry people don't
ego" much on the opinion OF their relatives
In regard to political matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

The Prince OF Wales proposes 10 call to ac-
count the member OF Parl, ament, said to be
Mr.. John Bright, VINO refused TO drink to the
"Empress OF India" at a banquet the other
day. Tie impetuous Prince had better re-
strain his indignation and let the matter
drop just where Ii is. The Incident in regard
10 the toast shows very plainly that the SUBJ
Jects OF her majesty, or al least a portion OF
them, while sincerely respecting their queen,
are earnestly opposed to any addition To her
lite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17
The Star for the Summer.

Persons leaving the city may hoUe TIE STAR
seyt TO Daesr adkse0 by mad, postage prepaid,
for a1ch period Of time a. U.ey may desire, at
the rate Of rs cents per ,eeek, 60 csus per month,
ol.75 JOr three months, or % for sil months.
- The money to pay for the finss reqlared
nstIa ts al cdses accompany ne order. Othsr-
Etse TIE paper Cannot be sent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17
Reading Matter on Every Page

Average sirorn Daily Circulation
orer I5,0OO,-being more than
three times that of amp other
daily Paper in VasisingfOn, and
equal to that Of all the other
daily papers in the city added
foOefkPr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

In answer TO several inquiries on the sub
Jet, We beg TO say that the Washington
NOR umtnt IL at present a very little over
one third Its proposed height
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

Realizing the extremely light chance Mr.
Charles Francis Adams has for being elected
President this year, the Springfield Repu,,i
canh has firmly endorsed Hayes. Tna: settles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

The fact OF Sam Bard's defexion has
already been referred to. 1t seems that a
few weeks ago he started q paper In Mobile,
called the Campaign Globe, In which he an
nounced that Hayes and Wheeler "would
sweep the nation" and that "we are bound
10 obtain q crushing, overwhelming, and we
may add, brilliant victory" Immediately
after the nominations At st. Louis he re.
printed these remarks, adding q postscript
In which he said that "since writing the
above, the democratic party has done the
work assigned IL BY the people % acceptable
TO IN that we feel 10 our bounden duty to aci
with IL In the future" But then It's q mat
Ter OF no consequence, rs Mr.. Toots would
say, whom the versatile Samuel supports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17
THE GREAT ANODYNI
AND NKRVNI.
9EIT'0
STOMACH AND TONIC BITTER6.

DAerU1E: rHB BDef 10 b HAD: no
okAee cut IRON u; one nile froa ths
Tile II: o;ssssss i -. 9 SSOs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17
EDUCATIONAL.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

JOB LOTS SHOES OFFERED THIS WEEK,
AT SELBYS,
AT SO CENTS ON THE DOLLAR.
WeMep's and Misses Lasting Button G3aiters, a
end mp; Momen's Laced and Congress, Csc .fts.
Ard mp; Women's FoIed Laced, 81 Is and MP H
mems and Misses' New ports, 81 Is and up: -
Boys ard Misses Shoes, 81 and mp; Boys and
pany odds and ends will be closed out at half price
25c. Under Shirt. lcheap Call at I9I4-1916 Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

The above Coals are OF the very best QusIity-the
Locust Mountain
~Csn early and secure this advantage this
month, - prices MHsf sdr anoe with season.
w. HI. MARROW.
Corner sth and strests southwest
eat. 80 a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

A LUXURIOUS BED.
The AHHANTEE HAMMOCK, recommended BIZ
Mr. h. Stanley aud others. Also, fresh su pply oil
Lar ge and medium size Grass b ammocks, O. 80 and
SIS 90. Orders by mail promptly filled.
SYINEMITZ'S Hat Store,
jy4-tr 1887 Pa. ave., next to cor. 18th vt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

nMs ae snabled % oner Ooel 81 these low prices
rnlaoellhia. An advance may take piece at any
uns, sno Se advise our eustomsrs, therefore, %
EDW. CLARK 4 co.
frfoefpal Once, w harf end Depot, foot OF n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17
BUSINESS CHANCES.

BUSINESS CHANCES.
81 nm 20 LAND 0s ZEAL ESTATE.
YoUse a nrDD5srDs.
jJBN Corner sth end strest..
s,f5;Tss so '.;s o &c
dress w b p star ofhoe wis si'
ITO LOAN-se-etsl email . noants OF MONTY or
real estate sec OriV THO r. eArosrL.
yha Oerser llIh sod streets.
INV sToREROOM. ADJoINISG McJAU-
;ss.. .::sas s.;i. c.si;sI AN - iss.II;S 1.
FOE SALE on IXCH.NGE Fok oITY
Y. Nd Ia mile. from sesbroos on Baltimore aud
on baltimore and Ohio railroad. With CONF ftsel.
ens END sood barn, yeres orsssra Of .ss,ss
sres IN timber; one hundred and City acre. q sy
Tor grain, fruits, and 1ss.,sSle. - >''
i,p 81. Z ecrn.r TN aud I . q s sorss .e.,
"A hrst class pRUGaIsT: osir rfseen Hundred
Dollars reQutre1. for half Interest tue ts
JOIN L II sSfTIsEs S'Sssii:
To LOAN on s ss,L s,,A dIo
jyn 81 Real Estate Agent, So Cloud suiidius.
EVR kENT, SALE, Oh sNOrAsGE ros
TUNs BOTgL, ,outh.est corner Pratt and Psos
streets, Baltimore, Nd. a most exeeIlent Oppor-
tunity 20 make money: This horse has 81 rooms;
the location Of the hest tue civ; repairs.
AIRY TO ". O JOHNSON, ON ner, 1is ism street
LGY toS, Agents. IS Lexington street, salt.
NOTICE InPBovSsKNr TAX
seeursses s So =; v srs .Cd s1 O.
iy6 Inn. Hall Room, aetrSpolitsn Bank 8aiid's.
hob fkIE-Tbe cid Antiquarian BOOKSTORE,
Il No. ais Pennsylva nia avenue northwest, be,
tween I'd and Sd streets-a stock OF 900 vol lmes
Of Old Books. Cash or unincumoered real estate in
store. i've Az
LOB ssLE-A first class DRUG STORM, doing
business OF from Gle to S24 day; reason for
ssilire and iS details given By addressing Drug
EOIAL OTICE.
To buy nne WATCHES, CHAINS, DIAMONDS,
-nD ~' JUN" s G6LpsTHfs Co ,0r 0Aah' 80 70
III you seed GUNS. RKvOLvERs, sILvER aud
loan ogfi6E 90 S Sra aSp s. SIS Il shs
sell valuable Goods, 10 neg otiste Loan, or to
eet.iS liberal allowances on Commission, on res
reliable house In this country.
D GOLOS TEN 4 CO.,
Il. LON ANP COMMISSION az Bx96 akS;
MosEf TO LOAF.
0Is 900 to loan on choice real ssssss, IN runs Of
II =. :aS. s:r ssI 10 ss
n.rII corner i,S and ! Streets.
$50 fEvfHtsHs PAYS sTsI nasoI ~ sTYSs
nav Fl e. ssi u Of Wan
oc1-y Bankers and Brokers. ~ BrosdvSy, HY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-17

tx Governor Vance, OF North Carolina, is
on MS nish horse again. In q speech ct Ra.
ieisn' the otner day, he argued and main
tanned that tne reconstruction acts are un-
consutnuonai' because they confer suffrage
on the negroes. The Governor don,t .a.,,, 20
he reconstructed worth q cent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Twenty thousand husbandles
Philadelphia women glare upon
the unprotected bachelor patriot
whs goes to the centennial. Cbur-
ser Journal
Irate wife Whose husband has
returned home late)-"Now, I'll
just give you d piece Of my mind!'
observation-disclosures, my dear, you
can't spare it!" Judy.
Norristown Herald: She was
very particular, and whom ..the
dealer told her that all his ice was
gathered the winter before last,
she wouldn't give him her order.
She said he couldn't palm or his
stale ice or her.
Norwich Bulletin: A Family
up town, somewhat dilatory in
paying milk bills, heard that ecru
is fashionable, and that it Is the
color of cream or milk, and have
been wearing sky-blus trimmings
on their b0nnsts for the last month
under the Impression that it was
the correct shade.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
MARTINsBURG INDEPENDENT.
How to Raise


A farmers wife, who has had
years of experience, gives the fol-
lowing Is her msde Of raising tur-
keys: In the 6rst place select .
good kind. The autamn, Or early
in winter, is the most favorable
time for that, just before the birds
are sent to market. Keep them
we'll during the winter. In the
spring just before they begin to
lay, put them in an inclosures
where it NEST convenient to have
their nests and where they cannst
get cut. After they have made
their nests they may bs set ut lib
orty wi thout any fear of roaming
or straying. Next take good care
OF the eggs. They should be gath
cred carefully every day, and
placed between two layers Of fan
mel cotton, in 4 place uniformly Of
cool temperature and turned ever
every day. As soon as the birds
are hatcaoS, feca them with Warm
bread and milk, well peppsred,
with boiled eggs added, or wheat
middlings, which is better. A lit
tie care in these matters will repay
the efforts. Before / knew hsw
to take care Of the eggs, / set thir-
ty eggs one year, and but enc
Matched. The next year / set for
ty eggs, and nearly all of them
Matched and the birds lived.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
A Beautiful Sentiment.

l confess that increasing years
bring increasing respect for those
who do not succeed in life, AS these
words are commonly used. Heaven
is said to be y place for those who
have not succeeded upon earth,
and 1t is surely true that celestial
graces do not best thrive and bloom
in the hot blaze of worldly pros
perity. Ill success sometimes
rises from superabundancs Of quail
tiles in themselves g00d-fr0m
conscience too sensitive;a taste too
fastidious,a self-forgetfulness too
romantic, q modesty too retiring.
l will not 60 so far as to say, with
a living poet, that the world
knows nothing Of its greatest men,
but there r forms of greatness,
or at least excellence, that die and
make no sign ; there are martyrs
that miss the palm, but not the
stake; there r heroes without
the laurel, and c%onquerors without
the 'triumph.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
'sLittle Wonder >

have already been sold, and the demand
at the factory is still increasing, All
we ask is a trial ofthe machine to prove
what we have said. Price So 90, and
warranted for five years. Call and see
them at my store, East Burke street
the railroad bridge.
&LAlso a full line of Groceries, Dry
Goods, notions, &C., continually on
hand. Country produce taken in ex-
change. S. N. WELSH.
Apl 7,'76, 1yw.
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WHAT WE LEARN.

To hide q grief behind a smile,
To laugh when ev'ry nerve is wrung,
Wheu ev'ry careless merry word
Wounds deep as though an adder
stung:
To sing q strain Of needless joy,
To carol like . happy bird,
When aches the soul with saddest path,
With.pain that every strain hath stirr-
ed;
To dance along the path of life
As though 'twere strewn with how-
ers sweet,
Whom sv'ry step relentless thorns
Pierce sore the weary, heavy fret,
We lsarn, we teach life's bitter leaven,
God grant we may forget in Heaven !
Emma L.. Benton.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
MIR. Bless.

The Cincinnati Enquirer speak
ing of the extraordinary penman-
ship of Bloss, says:
His pen he held at the extreme
end of the hslder, and the strange
characters which he made were
sometimes almost as uuintelligible
to himself as the world at large.
In writing he always hummed or
chanted 4 monotonous sort of q
tune, and held his face quite close
to his paper. His peculiarly high
forehead, sharp aquiline nose and
smooth features gave him at times
q comical look, and ia the happy
moments of composition his ap-
pearance and his queer musical
accompaniment were not calculat-
ed to inspirea beholder. He was
q genius, and he had such eccen-
tricitiss a. only q genius could
have. The popularity of his chiro-
graphy, which was SO often COM
mented upon, was supposed to
arise fr0n some Peculiur defect of
the brain. Although he knew well
enough what the characters ought
to be, he lacked the ability to
transmit to the muscles and nerves
Of his hand the conception Of his
mind. Altogether, his writ
Ing was sinply q species Of HERO
glyphics, but he made his charac-
tors always alike, and one could
by close study in time learn to de-
cipher them. Many persons sup
posed that his bad MS. was caused
by chore0 scriptoruna, or scriven-
ers palsy but this was not the case.
When it was known Mr.. bloss
was dead the painters in the En-
quirer news-rOom lost no time in
rummanging the waste-paper bags
for specimens of his chlrography,
until less than an hour not a scrap
could be found unclaimed of the
mass Of manuscript frem the dead
mans pen which just before had
Uttered the hoer and lay unvalued
among the piles of old copy. Many
citizens called at the Enquirer Of
fee during the night and asked for
a piece of the dead mans manu-
script, but they all went away
without the desired souvenir.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
PASSENGER T

Although the fares of the differ
ent railroad companies have been
considerably reduced, still the re-
duction is not great enough to
have much of an effect upon the
people who are working for low
salaries to tempt them to go to
Philadelphia to see the great exhi.
bition. The reduction of 33 per
cent. should have been so per
cent, and then, instead Of the cars
being only half full Of passengers,
all the available seats would have
been taken up. The high rates
charged by the railroads is a great
drawback to the attendance upon
the Centennial. 1t is confidently
believed hat on and after the 4th
of July a reduction by the railroad
companies will be made. Friends
from the West write that had the
fares been placed at reasonable
figures thousands Of folks would
have come East, but seeing the ad-
vantage the companies were taking
they resolved to stay at home. 1t
cannot be denied hat the high
fare keeps many from going to the
Centennial and if the companies
act wisely they will make . still
further reduction.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

A bad nut-the Chestnut of Flor
ida who robbed the mails.
1t is said DR.. Aver, the celebrated
pill man, is hopelessly i'll. Even his
own infallible remedies cannot save
him.
"The coming man will be bald
headed" Then there will be no ad-
vertisements of hair restoratives to
read-blessed boon!
One of the clowns il Barnum's new
show puts this conundrum why
is the Centennial like home? Be
cause its the dearest spot on earth"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

XNIILL attend TO the Real Estate bust
w ness in all its branches. Will buy
and sell lands on commission. Persons
having Land or Town Property to sell,
will consult their interests by placing
them in our hands At once for advertise
ment. All business pertaining to lands
attended to. Titles examined and taxes
paid, when requested.
Nov. "
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Blaine,

washington Dis. to ~. Y. World
Blaine still asserts that the let
tiers actually contain nothing dam
aging to him, and the evidence in
the committee and of others who
have read them go to confirm him.
This is another very singular fea-
ture Of the case which is very much
discussed. One member of the ju-
dietary committee has intimated
an opinion that the letters do not
connect Blaine with any of the
matters under Investigation, but
show that he has been dabbling in
a variety of speculative enterprises
Perhaps an opinion nearer the
truth is that of one Of Blaine's
friends and political workers, who
has bsilt up in his own mind the
Theory that the letters r actually
harmless /; that knowing this, Mr..
Blaine has purpOsely made all this
hullabaloe about them, believing
that the sympathies sOf the:people
will be with him in the defence of
his private papers, and that = few
days before the convention he will
read them in the house and have
them published, thinking to show
the committee up in q bad light,
and create q Juror in his own favor
that shall secure him the Cincin-
natl nomination. To. days testi-
mony is strongly corroborative of
Blaine's assertion that he did not
himself invest In or own Northern
Pacific stock.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

The Archbishop Of Canterbury
has received the commands Of Her
Majesty the Queen to communal
cate to the Bishops for circulation
amongst the clergy, the following
notice: 1.-THE Queen desires to Of
fer humble and hearty thanks to
Almighty God for the Prince of
Wales' safe return from India"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Always keep on hand, as delay
increases suffering. If you feel
sickness coming upon you, take a
dose of DIR. Bulls Vegetable Pills.
They can do you no harm and may
save you from the sickness room.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
NeW YOrk Graphic.

w" NFWP"FVV'
One of the finest bridal presents
received by Lady Vaudeville was
a set of silver from the Duke of
Manchester, father of the BRIDE
grosH. The set consisted Of over
fifty pieces, and was manufactured
in Londen at a cost of E7, 900.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
NEWS !!
WASH DAY NO LoaoER DREADED.

\ PERFECT Washing Machine
IA found at last. One that will do all
that it proposes to do. This machine
will do MORE WASHING, and do it
BETTER, in less time and with less la
Dor than any other machine in use. The
working of this machine is so easy that
q child 10 years old can use it. 10000 of
he
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-08-23
TOMLINSON & DRAKE.
May 31-tf

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MILTON Soul Charming, Mesmerisn, and Marri-
age Guide, showing how either sex may fascinate
and gain the love and affection of any person they
choose instantly, AGO pages. BY mail so Cents
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