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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1876-10-05

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nidt it." antmortete Die Altine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
The Turnpike Evil.

One Of the most important of the great
works Of improvement within the District,
executed within the last half-dOzen years.
has been the building OF good roads leading
to the country, and the abolition OF the turns
pike men, whose presence as toll-gatherers
upon roads so vile that man or beast could
scarce make way over them, was simply
highway robbery.
The vigorous measures by which these
chartered robbers were dispossessed, aud
good roads established, rid the District OF
IoDg-seated wrong. and secured to it for all
time the inestimabIe advantages Of afording
free and convenient access by cOuntrymen 10
The city with their produce at all seasons of
the yeer. How great an evil we are thus
happily rid of is TO be seen when one
crosses the river into Virginia, where
tie turnpike nuisance is still in full force,
and the turnpike highwaymen are still
fqustted securely upon every road; hin1ering
travel to the cities OF the Commonwealth by
levying heavy tolls for the right OF way over
tracks almost impossible for two-thirds OF
the year. Those who undertook TO go TO Alex.
sndria yesterday over the Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike" had n realizing
fense of the drawbacks OF turnpike travel.
The road, uniformly execrable, becomes an
almost unfathOmable quagmire near Four
Mile Run. Vehicle after vehicle was stalled
here, and the Occupants-ladies as well as
men-were compelled to alight In this fright
full beg, and extricste themselves as best
they could. And yet the inevitable turnpik e
man was on hand at the Run 10 demand a
toll Tor passing over this infamous road.
But this is not an exceptional case. We
believe there is not q road leading out of Al
exandTia that is not cursed with a turn Ike
bSr, and all OF these roads are so bad that
countrymen, instead of being taxed, should
be paid premium for risking their parils
especially ia the winter months. Alexandria
is showing commenjable public spirit in
many ways, and her citizens seem to have
entered with energy upon the task OF winning
back The former prosperity of the place. We
would suggest 10 them that the greatest
strice they can make in this direction Will
be through the abolition OF the turnp!ke-b bar
evil and the construction OF good, free roads.
penetrating the country in every direction
from their city. And the same advice NAV
be rendered 70 all the Virginia cities and
villages. TIE turnpike bar has long since
been abolished By the most enterprising
communities Of the North and West; ana
places there OF not more than a thousand in
haoitants nave, In their own interests, taken
upon themselves the expense OF buying ont
chartered rights and providing free bridges,
free roads, and everything that encourages
Tree access to them from all quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

TUESDAY, February 2sth, 1870, at O'Clock D
m. sharp, at the Art Gallery, No. $40 Broadway
near 18th street.
Avery fine Private collection Of modern Oil Paint
ings, comprising the gallery Of Mr. Jas T Sanford,
Of New YORK., together with that Of a well known
art collector Of the city The Pictures are all
of
HIGH OBDER OF ARTISTIC MERIT,
and comprise in most instances the beet example Of
the following Artists, viz:
Constant Troyon.-LaDdscape and river scene,
with Is hgyres; canvas 60xs0 inches
Enects, with % figures canvas 6sx4S inches.
Baron Gustave Wrappers The Conhdante-2 figures
Of Young Girls; canvas 46x39
N. Dtkeyser. The Cleaner. Com 2snion TO above
Address Achenbach. Wreck on the Coast Of Sicily:
Storm clearing of. Canvas 42xS2.
Heugues Merle, Eugene YerbOeckhogen,
J L. HamOn, Van Schendel, J. r Herring, sen'r,
Edward Frere, = hiddeman, Il J. Boddington,
Ah Stevens, T n FsnGTootvett, l. de Loutherbourg
Jas BeTIfsnd. Rq@ols5 Fps, Hr. q: Slayer
Is imGcOis, Z. DeHeuyel, w, hunt
J EscOsura, Osa aid Achenbsch, Thos Cole
l.. i.lohet, II Ehomberg, decessed,) W. 5. Mount,
~ Pre{er. Beyschlas, A; Baker,
saunier, p. Rumpf, W. P. W. Dana,
4. ietrs- Santa, c Csrosella, g Toeschi,
NPEscutti, Mechett, +. ILdoni,
And others favorably known to Art lovers.
This collection is without doubt the fines aud most
important IN point Of merit that been offered at
public saie in many years, embracing choice spesi-
mems OF celebrated Artists now deceased and whose
work are becoming more and more rarely met with
and Increasing In value every day.
The above are now on exhibition day and even
ing. feb2l cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

Congress having passed q concurrent reso-
tuition making the 22d OF the present month
a national holiday, IL should now pass a
joint resolution declaring the birthday of
the fatner OF his Country every year here
after q national holiday. As set forth In the
resolution adopted by the Senate on the 2ist
instant, it was eminently proper that in this
Centennial year the 22d OF February should
De treated as a national holiday. Would Il
not be as eminently proper to make every
recurring I'D OF February q day TO be gener-
ally observed by the American people:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
To Advertisers.

IN order 1hdz the large and rGr,tcRy t'c5eds'p
scftS0n Of THE STAR nay be detireTed TO Us car
rieTs and served to subscribers az reasonable
hosr each ddp Il g necessnJ 10 close TIE forms
o. neuty as posnbSe at O'Clock p M AdteTfs-
sers are therefore requested TO send il their ofue
sIseyneyrs not later than TWELVE O'CLOCK. "
reces,ed after This hour there q great danger Eb,
Nth The exception Of tnprGttre cases,-nsch as
Deaths. Lost, 6e.,-they oopusot appear ssrl the
foQotcfno ddg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
The InYesffSafinu

The Congressional Committee on the Dis
frlet continued its investigation this morn
ing AS viii be seen by our report elsewhere,
Messrs. Fitzpatrick, Blake and DIR. johnson
were examined. General BirDey submitted
for examination all the original documents
showing the action OF the Commissioners in
regard TO contract No $50, with a brief abb
sfract OF them for the Record. Ii was the gen
eral opinion, we believe, of those present
that the charges OF favoritism were fully
answered, and the action Of the Commits
sioners in the matter was indicated. DIR.
johnson testified that, as president of the
Taxpayers Association, he had sent a letter
TO the Commissioners protesting against the
payment OF the counsel fees OF attor-
neys in the Congressional investiga-
ton OF "A; and that they had trans
mitted the protest 10 the Board of Audit
as the only tribunal hdring jurisdiction
IL Is true that the Commissioners had no
legal right TO act or the claim, that the
Board or Audit had exclusive Jurisdiction
and was quite independent in its action of
the Commissioners. The erroneous SUPPOSE
ton that the Board OF Audit was part Of the
municipal government and subject TO con-
troll of the Commissioners has led To many
mistakes and no little confusion of ideas. In
all this investigation II must be borne In
mind that the Board OF Audit was appointed
by the President and confirmed by the
Senate, and was as Independent Of the Dis
trfct Commissioners as the Secretary of the
Treasury. The investigation as to couuse,
fees Will be resumed tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
am OOhU tDOE,
HAMBURG INSERTING.

I,?00 yards in AZ srd yard strips a. less than
CALICoEs-I,0JO yards in medium colors at S
cents: worth 8
COTT0Ns-AIi the bsst m akes in Blaached and
al cents
HOSIERY-9 dozen Ladies' Ltsle Thread a. 30
cents former price 90 cents; also full liza of La
dies ara Gent In BIZ ached ard Brow at prices to
ssf isfy ali
HhNDKE BCHIEFs-AH kinds and at all prices
la the stock VIII be found O dOsen ladies a. 10
cents and % dozen Gents at l25 cents very chesp
10 pieces Of Bleactei and Brown TABLE DAM
Ask and pieces Of WINE CLOTH, in new de-
signs. from rs cents to 81 per yard.
NOIlCE.-The balance of Yates 4 Mitchells
ST OK Will be offered without regard to cost value
We have Oh baud pieces of SLACK SILK and
pieces Of BLACK CASHMERE "A very fine qusli-
ties, at prices fully p to 40 per cent below the
ket. Also. so LLAMA LACE sHAWLS and
SACQUES at about half price.
Remember the location
40 3l4 stb STREET NORTHWEST,
febl3 tMarl JH5t above Pennsylvania svenus =,
SOD-PeTsons having unimproved property, aud
- who cesire to sell the privilege OF cutting the
SCd on the same, will state location of lot, AMI ad
dress, TO 'SodCm," Star office. febtl-3tS
MES. J. WEIsENBORN, Dealer tH Human
l'I Haly and Brnids, has removed from $40 18th
street to Z 03 H. street, where she will be happy
TO receive her old friends and customers. feb72 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
BANKERS.
M q n T. Y

Nj . N E Y
Is made faster and more easly in stock speculation
ia Wall street than in auy other legitimate way
The BANKING House OF Messrs. Alex. Frothing CHAM
Co, Vail street, have paid to their Gust mers
during the last thirty days over 90. They hay
over SO cuso mors, who reside ia different parts of
the world Their DO pularity arises from dealing WITH
their customers honestly They invest surls rang
Ing from Ten Dollars 10 5000 and give as strict
personal attention to email In estme pts az 10 large
They also send Weekly Report free to those de-
slrlng 10 speculate: Send for 1t. PtuSbEyg Com
DgsTciaI. Jan II, 1875.
sddress aLEX. FROTHINGHAM CO.,
febI eOtr Bankers AID BrOkers, Wallst-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

Far-of Egypt VIII take no mean part in
the Centennial exhibition. The catalogue OF
her contributions comprehends 5000 speci-
mems. including cottous, sugar, grains. q
large variety of fbers, woods, fruits, farm
ing and mechanical implements, &C, all
being calculated TO give one a clear idea OF
the products and capacities OF the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

1t has recently been stated that many OF
the citizens Of Brooklyn, On account OF the
high price OF gas, have removed their meters
and are now using illuminating fluids OF diff
ferent kinds. This is not TO be wondered at
since recent examination OF many meters
by the state inspector showed that every one
OF them registered fast, or In favor OF the gas
company-some registering ten per cent. too
much, some thirteen, and some even more
than that. In one instance a prominent
builder, who suspected that his meter must
be wrong, had it tested, and found 1t thir-
teen per cent. too fast. He hal used this
meter nine years, and demanded a rebate for
that time. The gas company seeing the cer-
tihcate offered him rebate for q We months,
but no more He refused, and threatens to
sue for a balance OF $50. In another Instance
dry goods merchant, well known in Brook
Ign, had his meter tested, and found IL ten
Per cent too fast He notified the gas COM
Pany and they offered 10 compromise, but
would lot pay all the consumer demanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

CHILLING TWINE AND GILL NETS for sale
- at ADAMSON'S
feb232lf 3O5 oh strsat
REFORE BUYING ANYTHING, whatever,
- or having any'h'ug done, ALWAYS consult
the ALPHABETICAL BUSINESS DIBECTORY
In the DAILY REPUBLICAN. IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

NJ Circulation More than Three
Times that Of any other Daily Pa
per publish ed ia " darlington, and
therefore bv far the Best Adrer-
ttsfng Medium fn the District ~
Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
important Art Sale in New York City.

HENRY d. MINER, Auctioneer,
Late HENRY II. LEEDS & MTNERJ
Art Gallery, No. s45 Broadway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

Senator Sharon, OF Nevada, is what might
he called q "siIver retemptiOnist " and very
appropriately so, coming as he does from
the "Silver State" His idea is to sell five
per cent. bonds in foreign markets, aad re-
deem 500, COG, 900 Of outstanding greenbacks
In silver at once. In a recent conversation
be said;-"I do certainly think we should be
better of II financial matters were suffered
To take care OF themselves. There is too
much tampering with something which no
human skill can regulate. Sell bonds enou IN
to retire the greenbackS, and let the CONNER
ciai interests and the relative value OF gold
and silver take care OF themselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
~ OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., January rs, ISIS.
sealea Proposals will be received at this Office
until 2 O'Clock the 1sT DAY OF MARCH, 1876, for
furnishing the following named quantities Of Beef
Cattle on the Hoof for issue to Indians in the In
dian territory:
For the Kiows and Oomanche Agency, l,4OoO0o
pounds, gross weight.
For the Wichita Agency, 800 900 pounds, gross
weight.
For the Cheyenne and Arspahos Agency, 800 900
pounds, gross weight.
Full PARTICULARS regarding the requirements for
bidders vii be furnished on application at this
Office. j. Q. SMITH.
feb32 t7eth Commissioner IHdfan Affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
me Father al ais Countrr

The Father Of his Country did not enter
tain y very exalted regard for parties. In
his Farewell ADDRESS he stigmatizes party
spirit the worst eremy of popular gov
eminent, and advises his countrynen To dis
courage and restrain il. cit serves" SAYS
be. Ito distract the public councils and en-
feeble the public administration. 1t agitates
the community with l-founded jsaIousies
and false alarms; klndles the animosity of
one part against another; foments occasio al
riot and insurTection. 1t opens the door to
foreign influence and corruption. which finds
facilitated access TO the government itself
through the channels OF party passion. Thus
the policy and will of one country are sub
jected TO the policy and will of another"
The detractors OF Gen. Schenck, our min
lister TO England, now have the opportunity
OF making another serious charge against
him. According TO late letter written by Col.
Forney from London, the General attended
the walking match between Perkins and
weston, the English and American pedes-
TRANS. The Colonel wonders whether Jam IS
Buchanan while minister to England, with
his chilling white crsvat, or Charles Francis
Adams robed IN his cold ancestral mantle
would have gone out like Robert e.. Schenck
TO mingle with the boisterouS aud somewhat
perilous British crowd to offer comfort to q
young American stranger in London, in the
hour of his expected defeat, with no hope of
his overwhelming trium OH. Guess not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

CLOSING CARPET SALE.
COED OPPORTUNITY FOB CASH BUYERS
Best Extra Super Insrains sIIs 10 per cent OF for
hn-Ncol Ingrsins, heavy, 7sc., worth sI.
Brussels marked down.
All Remnants at about half price.
hugs, Mats and OIL Cloths cheap.
Dry Goods feArfully cheap.
Au Dress Goods AZ prime cost.
5000 yards best Cklicoes Sc Upward
krONn OOtiOnH &c upward.
The NOcllen stock Cassimeres Cheap.
fiDe Gros Grain Black silks 4 e, sl 50, 90 as
Blankets and Comforts reduced.
Our stock 81 low rates - close ont for SPRIN0 a
GOODS. Y. N, NAUDAIN
fc6su 100 Market space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
PERSONAL,

PERSONAL.
SPIBITUALISM.- Go consult LADY FLOR.
~ ENUE, the wonderful Seer and CIairyoyant,
the sevenIn daughter Of the seventh daughter
She can be consulted st No. sac Pennsylvanis ave-
nue., between Sd and ~ streets. q short time only
Gil a1vlce on all busness matters Tells If Lost
and stolen property Tells Of lovers, and the name
OF the person you are to marry. Fee 81. All
letters answered promptly BY enclosing 81 and
stamp. Hours from O.. IN. to 10 d. m. feb7-lnr
a STE O LOe.Y.
MADAME ROSS.
This celebrated Lady AsirOo Tiss and n ss i,nl q
dion csn Re consulted at Ne. 2O1 ytrset, eoEae1
OF %, northwest. She has superior IN delireef
Ing tho Past, Present and Future. In love or bus;
less her advice is Invaluable, describing youI
friends, pointing out your euemies, and informing
you OF the sure way TO success in all UNDERTAKINGS
Generalization strictly ooD66sbtisl Ladies, 81; ssp
IeTpcn, O. 81. emily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
INSTRUMENT MAKER.

Mathematical and Telegraphic Instruments neat
~ repaired. Models made for inventors. Opera
JAMS In No. I'll q mrsss n0rthwss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

TUNING AND REPAIRS OF PIANOS, Or
i CANS, done in the very best manner,-
at moderate prices, by VICTOR BECKER, -
eos 7th street northwest, near III street. VvHvv
Resd:-Mr. VICTOR BECK BR has tuned several
Pianos In store, and take pleasure in recon-
mendipg HIM Q com pete Mt tuner.
febis-Sts VIM KNABE 4 Co, Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

eiaoo, $500, esOee-i Per cent. Tor pseotiAs.
-. feb3 r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
FRENCH CAfERRRs

v. ROuX q @. BRoCHE, No. 1921 nth street,
first class houses In Europe and America. we are
able 20 give Satisfaction in any kind Of fancy or
at very moderate prices. Strict attention 70 the
smallest orders. feb3- I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23
LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-A sum of MONEY, on the 2lst; owner
a can have IL by paying for this adysrt.ssm snt
aud calling en- "DRUUE, Mail room, Pension Of
nee. lts
I 0eT-At Presidents Reception q valuable Ivory
4 handle FAN for " Eich the nder will be liber-
siIJ rewarded by returning it to the owner, hos
New York avenue. It.
/ OsT.At the opera: february 18th, Mink Sable
Will be paid, returned to No. 500 street north
west, corner OF Sd. feb22 2ts
STRAYED-supdsy night, a large NEWFOUND-
- LAND DOG; answers TO the name of ~
Romeo; long streak of white betweenS
fore legs; toes three feet marked with Winter rcd
tinge on ears. liberal reward will be given il re-
turred 10 212 East Capitol 81. feb22 2t'
OsT.snnday eyeripg, the 10Th instant, q Mink
18th SITS. The finder will be suitably rewarded by
Ieturniug it to Ill II st. feb2l ST.
I OsT-On Saturday morning, in OF near the Cen
ing case, stem winder and setter. The finder s3s3
will be literally rewarded BY returning to $s6s$
REGINALD FENDALL, 325 IA st. NV. f2l-3t
I OST-On sunday morning, either at the Ebbitt
IL or the Russian Baths on n ST., a red POCKET
BOOK. There were cards in il With my name The
nder will confer favor by dropping 1t in the post
Office, TO "Lock Box 90"
feb2l R.W. BOWMAN.
I OsT-Last night, February 10Th. either in the
H Metropolitan church or in going from 302 "a
street. corner Penba. avenue, red Russia Leather
POCKET BOOK, containing about forty dollars
owners name in the book and on visiting
cards. A sui able reWsrd will be given by leaving
ii at 2o2 IA st. feb2l3l'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

BOARDING.
pOAEDING-0ue South front, n iceIy -furn ished
Id ROOM, suitable for two persons, with Board,
8 30 per month for two, Single Room, S25; very de-
sirable location; modern improvement; 400 Il
street mort Invest. fsb23 ST.
4 ODGING ROOMS SO GENTS PER NIGHT,
~ or from 81 to IS per week. Board or Meals at
reasonable rates, at no. 4sS Pennsylvania ave-
feblg- lmS
MILLIhEN's HOTEL, Corner i0th and e as.
lSl northwest, Washington, ID. C., one square from
Avenue, +, 9th and 18th street care.
Transient Board 81 per day.
YRAEK MILLIKEH, Proprietor.
10 n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-23

Al other WINTER GOODS On Sane proportion
Give us call II 700 wish q bsi gaiu a. the Goods
mus, pOsitiRel b. sold ~
THE CHEAPKsT sTOfE IN TIE CITY.
gONN0LLN.s,
feh6 n &C. pm street. ORR Patent Ofce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-09-12
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Diseases from Impure Ice.

The danger of illness from the use of i'm
pure ice is one of the unexpected sources of
disease which has been revealed by the mod
ern system of medicine. A recent report of
the Massachusetts State Board of Health, by
DR.. A. III. Nichols, relates the outbreak of an
intestinal disorder among the guests at one
of the hotels at Rye Beach, in the summer of
last year. The symptoms were those gener-
ally following arrangement of the digestive
system, such as nausea, giddiness, loss of ap-
petite, diarrh9a, abdominal pain and fever.
With about per cent. of the guests these
symptoms were grave and persistent; among
the great majority, and notably with children
under ten years old, there was no such i'll
ness, and there were no traces of it at the
other hotels and in the cottages of Rye Beach
The sewerage of the hotels was first carefully
investigated, and the water supply the pro-
prietor of the hotel lending eager aid 10
thorough research. Even the kitchen and
its processes were overhauled without finding
the cause of trouble. At last it was discov-
cred in the ice with which the hotel was sup
piled. This had been procured from pond
of which the outlet had in recent years been
closed by sand and stone washed up from
the sea. the pond thus becoming stagnant
receptacle of mud and sawdust, there being
two saw-mills ON the stream above. The ice
was subjected to chemical ANALYSIS, and was
found to contain putrescent vegetable matter.
The hotel stopped using this contaminated
ice, and there was an end to the sickness
among its boarders. The report concludes by
mentioning that there is a common but quite
mistaken popular notion that when water
freezes its impurities are somehow excluded
from the ice. or course, water which is not
perfectly fit to drink is unsuitable for an ice
supply.