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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04
The Avenue Pavement.

We have studiously avoided taking any
part In the controversy as TO the kind Of
pavement TO be laid on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., beyond urging that the utmost pains
should be taken to secure the best, but the
developments made In taking up the portion
OF Grshamite pavement at the intersection
Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street
make IL necessary that attention should be
called At once to the question II this Is a
pavement for our great thoroughfare. This
piece OF pavement was laid one year ago, as
sample, and IL is presumable that II repre-.
sents the kind OF pavement AT Its best. In
taking IL up IL Is found TO be so rotten aud
disintegrated that IL crumbles to powder
between the thumb and fingers. A closer
examination shows that q water-rot
has worked through from the foundation up
into the top coat half an inch from the sur
face. II is quite apparent that q pave
ment OF this quality would not stand two
years use. Its deficiencies are shown In
strong coors from the contrast afforded in
the neighboring concrete pavement, between
9th and 10th streets, which has been down
four years, and which Is yet so tenacious
tnst the workmen in removing 1t have lit
orally to quarry 1t out. This contrasting
concrete may have deficiencies OF Its own to
condemn IL as . pavement for ausht we
know, but IL 10 apparent to any observer
that the Grahamite. judging by this sample,
Ia yet more deficient, and 10 is doubtful
If IL Is much above the average of the
discarded rotten pavements Of the last few
years. AS this pavement is to be put down
on Pennsylvania avenue, from 9Th street to
18th street, II is matter OF importance to
the property-holders and business men on
that street, as well as to the whole commu-
nifty, that there should be no triI.ing In this
business. The parties putting down this
pavement should be made To understand
tais at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

As there are twenty Eve counties covering
alarge extent of territory, tn be heard from
In Colorado, IL may be some days before full
returns are received Of the election In that
state yesterday. There seems To be no reason
to doubt, however. that the same ratio of
republican gains will prevail In the remain
ing portion Of the state as In that heard from,
and that ii has elected republican officials
and legislature that will give t1e electoral
vote OF the state 10 Hayes aud Wheeler and
elect two republican o. 8. Senators, and q
republican Congressman for the remainder
Of the iith Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04
Hotice Co Correspondents

Persons writing letters this once for publica-
tfon In regard 30 business viii oblge and best
serve their own purposes By addressing them simply
TO the I" EDITOR OF TEE STAR" or the "PuBLnHRR
OF TIE STAR" o. the case may be. When addressed
personally they regarded private letters, and
I'm cases Of absence inconvenient delays frequently
occur from that cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04
Reading Matter on Every Page

Average ssr0rn Daily Circulation
erer 15,0eOCbetnG moro fhsn
fhree times that Of any ether
daily paper fss Washfngtoss, sss6
equal to that 81 all the ether
daily papers ~ The e5tU aAAe1
together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

When You are going to buy q piano 1t is
always desirable TO have the opinion of q
competent authority To guide the selection.
Those who have waited 10 get the views OF
the Centennial commissioners on this mat
ter now know just what TO do. Steinway
gets the prize for "pure and rich tone with
sympathy and great volume Weber re
ce.ves the award for sympathetic, pure and
rich tone combined with power" Chickering
for rich and pure tone, volume and freedom
OF action" and Knabe for "power, rich tone
and sympathetic movement" Cut this out
and use IL for reference when you buy. II
will help you amazingly In deciding which
is the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04
PERSONAL.
A o Z B o l. o g Z.
MADAHE ROSS.

This celebrated Lady. AstroloGist and Hsaiins
Medium can be consulted ct No. Col ID street, cor.
ner OF "a northwest. She has hyperion In deli A.
eating the Past, Present and Future. In love or
business her advice 10 invaluable. describing your
friends, pointing out your enemies, and informing
You OF the sure way to success N all
Uonsultaton strictly confidential. Ladies, o. zen.
ueUen. o1.0. esn1-1v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04
PIANOS, &c.
caution TO THR PUBLICLY

CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC"
. In all ssssiss DECKER BRoTHKRs' PIANOS
the following line sDpeas cast ueon the-
iron plate on the inner left hand side OF the ~
Instrument: "yyv
"DeckeT Brothe-s' Perest, June ID, 1861
q. KUHN, osle Agent
COT l0th street, above Pc. sv, W sshi nRtou ID, o.
also for the mstchlese Burdett Oreans sspx IN
H and UPRIGHT PIANOS for ale on-
monthly instaiments. Ociebratsd for pu
9Th street northwest. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

os0oe, sl,soo. elpoo. $500. Two per cent. for
neeotiatins.
Auction Sdles.
On tn RsnAH. October 5th, At n N , three-
story Brick Dwelling, No. . -, -.
sast. -'0o' nO's1
ley Pax" ." " "'' oo,. 80 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

An Intelligent Washingtonian VINO came
through Indiana last week estimates that
there IL ~ least one stump speaker for every
voter In that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

As the operations Of the gamblers are
sometimes noted rs indicating political
probabilities, 1t may be mentioned that the
poolselling In New York is In favor OF the
democrats carrying Indiana. and about two
70 one that the republicans will carry Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

This afternoon the democrats are claiming
q victory In Colorado. We suspect that both
parties will claim the state we'll up to Octo-
Der 10, election day In Ohio and Indiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04
A LEADING QUESTION.

a LEADING QUFS7IOJ.
WHO Is IT THAT SELLS
THE BEST CLOTHING
THESE HARD TIAEs FOB THE LEAST
MosxY9
This il readily answered by tab g . look through
Cur Store, and making personal
Investigation Of stick
and prices.
MDHp SUITS From ss UP.
MEMS 0vIRooArs From ss UP.
MEMS PANTS From elias UP.
BOYS SUITS FROM $3.50 UP.
REMEMBER OUR SIP ECTAL FEATURE
II VALUABLE PRIZES,
ADJUSTING IN TIE AGGREGATE VALUE
TO PBARLY $500, THs DRAWING OF
WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE
THE 31sr IHsrAST.
EVsRY PURCHASER OF CLOTHING OK
FURNISHING GOODS UNTITLED TO
A TICKET, FRES. WHICH GIVES
HIM ONE CHANcE IN THIS
SAID DRAWING.
grteabls attention and reluctance to show
goods, whether you buy or not. IL the ruls at the
CHANCE CLOTHING EMPORIUM,
L. GRADWO HI,
A61 PEkHsYLvAHIA AVENUE,
ootit NEAR AZ STREET.
NEW STOREl NRW GOODSu
NEW FIRM!!,
The N dersigaeA respectfully Informs his old Gu,
toners lad the general public that 10 has removed
to his Hev and Spacious Building, erected esDs-
cfaIiy Tor his busintss, at
no. l1l3 r kTRIYr,
Between llth and lsth streets northwest,
most fashl able ss sortmsnt of
UPHOLsTnBING GOODS.
Ihsye also q ISOLATED with me In bushes my two
Of L. r OLARK SONS. We eIpsot In the future
having made our arrangements with the principal
manufacturers OF our line Of goods, ri ding Us
facilities which no other house in this locality can
command.
octl-6t L. CLARK
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
Sheriff Sale.

In Circuit Court-Portage County, Wisconsin.
RECOVERY.
The First National Bank of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, Plaintiff.
4. A. Gage, John Stumpf, John Eckles, and
John Bablin, Defendants.
ID Y virtue of an execution in the above en-
Gz9 titled action iseued out of, and under the
seal Of the Circuit Court for the County of POr-
and dated on the 2Gth day of May, A. d. 1876,
against the real and personal property ef the
said defendants 4. 4. Gage John Stumpf. ohm
Eckles, and John Rabiin, in the said county of
Wood, for want Of goods and chattels
whereof to levy, the same
pose for sale and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash al the front door of the
Court House in the city Of Grand Rapids, coun-
ty OF Wood. and State Of Wisconsin, on the Sth
day Of july A. d. 1876 at O'Clock 2. NJ. OF
that day, all the right. title, and interest which
acquired in and to the following described
lands and real estate and the heraditaments and
appurtenanccs thcrCUnt0 belonging, to-wit
Fraction9l lots No. five % six 90 seven 90 and
eight 90 in section No. eight C) in township No
also all Of block No. three, SAID block No. three
being in Cruckshank's original survey Of the
village. now city, Of Grand Rapids Wisconsin,
ynd being part Of fractional lot eight, in section
eight in the township and range herein before
described.
All Of the above described property lying in
the comfy OF " OOd and state Of Wisconsin.
F. b. CASE.
Sheriff Of Wood County, Wis.
WEBB COCHRAN, Att'y's for P'tif.
May25w7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29

Mp CAaIrpnN the nnm s.

Mr.. CAMERON, the new Secretary
Of War, is a man of superior ability,
and will make creditable Cabinet
Minister. He is understood to be
friendly to Mr.. Conkling and for this
reason certain morning paper in this
city groans aloud and fears ''that the
new Secretary would not make the
saving of S6,OOO.OOO for the next fs-
cal year, which Mr.. Taft discovered
was possible.'' As Mr.. Taft has al
ready discovered it, Mr.. Cameron will
not be called upon to repeat his work.
It is unjust, then, to attempt to fore
stall public opinion, and it will be tine
enough to growl when Mr.. Cameron
proves to be incompetent. Meanwhile
the Secretary of War ''or any other
man" has right to prefer whom he
pleases for President. Post and
Mail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
L n S U e A n G E ! !
Are You insured =?

The following Companies represent the back
bone Of the Insuranceinterests. Read!
Hztna Of Hartford,
CASH Assets IS ,000, ,OOO.OO
Home ofNevy York,
Total Assets 5,627,445
Hartford OF Hartford
Cash Assets 2,5O0,OOo.o
Phoenix OF Hartford.
Cash Assets 1852, ,3S2 80
Northwestern Nat'l, Mil,
Cash Assets S95 ,4SI "a
St. Paul of Efmnesota,
CASH Assets sos, ,t46. 80
st. Joseph of Missouri,
Cash Assets SOC, ,2s3. .3s
Total, Sis, ,249 $50 80
Jo .. VIII z ~, .A~gt,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29

The following Companies represent the bacI
bone of the Insurance interests. Read
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS., THURsDAY, JUNE 80, 1876.

marked that this is very appropriate.
As it requires the use of fresh water
to generate its tremendous lung-power
it can only be used at inland points,
bvt even when placed some distance
from the headland it has been found
very effective.
Agricultural Hall, which has been
TIE most backward of the large build
ings, presents an infinite variety of at
fractions to all who are engaged or in
terested in agricultural matters or ma
chinery. Within the past few days
the machinery has been put in motion
to great extent, and visitors can now
see the manner in which they work.
More especially is this the case with
the many different makes Of mowers
and reapers. Some Of these latter ma
chimes are remarkable specimens Of
workmanship, and afford fine study
for those who delight in mechanics to
follow out the apparently complex
working Of the various parts, which
have in some cases taken years to elab-
crate and bring to their present state
of perfection. The plough, also, which
we may call the initial machine in ag-
riculture, also shows the immense
strides that have been made within the
past thirty years. On one hand is the
huge, clumsy machine said to have
been used by Daniel Webster. and
along side Of it the beautiful finished
gang plough, with all its aids and ac-
cessories. Among the rest is a Rock
and Stump Extractor, a very simple
yet extremely powerful machine, less
known on western prairies than in the
rugged timber growing sections. AS
showing the immense multiplication of
power as applied to mechanics it may
be stated that twenty pounds on the
end Of the lever by which this machine
is operated represen is ton. SO light
and simple is this machine that boy
of eighteen can set it up, carry it from
stump to stump and pull out any rock
that four men can remove, place it on
the stone boat and take it off without
lifting or digging, in from five to fifteen
minutes. In the olden time stumps
were a serious obstruction to cultiya-
tion Of new ground and could only be
removed by patient and long-oontinued
labor or blasted out with powder.
Among the numerous routes by which
Centennial travel reeches this city little
attention has been paid to those by sea,
which are coming to form an important
item in the arrivals CT visitors from the
seaboard cities Of the Atlantic coast
from Maine to Florida. These visitors
come and bring with them their pro-
visions, home and servants; they char
ter steamers for round trip, embrac-
ing state-rooms, fare, and board. Sew
eral Of these have already arrived,
chiefly from the Eastern States, and
remain week or more in dock at the
wharves, where their passengers repair
to their lodging and for their meals.
The steamer Empire State, formerly Of
the Boston and New York line of
steamships, newly dubbed the Floating
Palace Hotel, is now in port, on her
first Of series of trips from Provi-
dence, Z. I. bringing with her a full
complement Of passengers. She is to
make these trips in ten days, six here
and four in coming and going, for
which $40 is charged, including three
meals per day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
Old Iron,

Brass and Copper wanted at the Grand Rapi'
Foundryand Machine Shop.
If. JOHN RABLIN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29

LARGEST sale Of any LAWN MOWER in the
WORLD!
1t has been adopted, and can be seen in prac-
teal operation at Central Park and all other
City Parks, New York; Government Grounds
and City Parks, Washington; Boston Common.
Boston; Prospect Park, Brooklyn; and on
almost every prominent Park throughout the
United States and Canada.
At the trial held in New York City on the
25th of june, 1874, the NEW EXCELSIOR was
awarded the First Premium, Silver Medal by
the American In,titute, in competition with
all the different Lawn Mowers made in this
country.
Four sizes for hand power; four sizes for
horse power.
PSices from S14 to S20O.
EVERY MACHINE WARRANTED.
Ch0dGor2a &c COtGeUeU lTfg. Co. Z,
Nz2-Send for Circular. Newburgh, n. Y
April27m3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29

At Milwaukee with Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Paul. and Western Union Railways, in Union
Depot Reed street.
AT Plymouth with Sheboygan & Fond du Lao
Railway, for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan.
At Forest Junction With Milwaukee, Lake
Shore and Western Railway.
At Green Bay with Green Bay & 6Iinnesota
Railways. for New London, and Chicago j
Northwestern Railway, for points north.
At Dale With Fast Stage Line for New London
At Amherst Junction with Green Bay & Mime
s,ta Railway. for Grand Rapids, and points
West.
At Junction City with Wisconsin Valley Rail
way. for WaUsau.
E.B, PHILLIPS. General Manager.
H, PRATT, Gen, I, A. Nj.
E, BACON. Superintendent.
MILWAUKEE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
Tor sale.

A SECOND hand, 40 horse power Engine 21
"A inch bore, 24 inch stroke. This Engine
has been completely overhauled and repaired
at the Grand Rapids Foundry, and is nearly as
good as new. Harties wishing to purchase can
apply TO the Grand Rapids Foundry for partlcu-
lars terms Of payment &c.
RABLJN BRO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
Blacksmith ana Wagom Shop.

CENTRALI4, WIS.
The undersigned has established himself at
the old stand Of Alex BissalliOn, and will keep
on hand Lumber wagons, and viii manufacture
PLATFORM WAGONS, BUGGIES,
&C, to order.
Horse Shoeing and Plough repairing done
and all work warranted. aprl5f
p. 4. PETERSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
PRINCIPAL POINTS IN TIE NORTHWEST,
A6 CompGny's Offices. 395 Broad
cray, G!Ed at Dock office Gdj0ias-
ing UHjom Depot, JIifaCdukee.

GA-This is the only route having Milwaukee
the same from Milwaukee to the East as other
lines quote from Chicago, thus protecting and
identifying itself with the interest Of the great
Northwest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29

GrOepries-Lots of them for a
little money-but that little we do
want, or its equivalent in produce
at j. B. Mitchell & Co.'S, Centralia.
IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
J. r, INGRAHAM G. Co., Publishers.
GREEN BAT AID MINNESOTA
RAILROAD

TINE TABLE TAKES EFFECT April, 23d.
1876.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-29
THROUGH SLEEPING CARS
from STEVENS PoINT to
milwaukee, Il Chicago

daily, except Sunday, on $50 p. m. train from
Stevens Point going East and South, arriving
in Juion Depot, Cor Madison and Canal Street,
KEE may transfer at IIilber without leaving the
train. into Milwaukee sleeper from Green Day,
and rest undisturbed till morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
THE SIOUX INDIAN WAR.

Fears were entertained some days ago
of General Crooks command, but word
received up to July 18th represents them
safe. At this date courier left Ft. Fet-
terman, and Gen. Crook was in camp at
Cloud Peak, at the head waters of Goose
creek, of the Tongue river, not far from
old fort Phil Kearney, on the old Boze-
man wagon road between Fort Laramie
and Virginia City. He was awaiting re-
Inducements from Fl. Fetterman. Two
hundred snake Indians had joined him,
and large party of Utes was expected.
In the meantime he was surrounded
by Sioux, whose main body was believed
to be still in the neighborhood of the
Little Big Horn, small parties keeping
close watch at Crooks camp, and endeav-
oring to break it up by firing the grass.
A accommodating party from the camp
found themselves in a perilous position,
and only escaped by abandoning their
horses, and stealing away on foot through
q ravine.
The Sioux now lie between Terry and
Crook. A combined attack might result
in the "bagging" or breaking up of their
force, especially if the report is true that
Sitting Bull was killed in the engage
ment with Custer-a story which lacks
confirmation. At the same time the
Sioux are in position, if their strength is
sufficient, to take the two commands in
detail. .-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
THE OFFICE HOLDERS CANDE
DATE.

In his letter of acceptance, Gov, Hayes
says, that honesty, capacity and fidelity
constitute the real qualifications for Of
fee" and adds, there is no other claim"
That is, mere party service shall not be
considered in making appointments
Hence, Mr.. Hayes says to those ninety
thousand gentlemen in official position
under President Grant, help to elect
me and you noble gentlemen may re-
main where you are" This would be
nice, indeed ....
Gov. Hayes argues that offices should
not be bestowed as rewards for services
to party leaders," as this "tends to ex-
travagance and official incapacity" 1t
is evident that Gov. Hayes, in his letter
of acceptance, wishes to remove all fears
among the government officeholders as
to their removal from good places, and
thus secure their active help in his cleo
ton. 1t is very plain that the contest
this fall is between the people and the
Observation-Disclosures honest, econom-
ical rule, and extravaganza and Corrup-
tion-between workingmen and place.
men. Choose between.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

July 15-Sendte.- Several local bills
| were passed, and the Senate considered
and amended the River and Harbor Ap-
preparation bill, without taking final ac-
| ton.
HouSe-A bill was passed granting a
pension of fifty dollars each to the father
and mother of General Custer.
The bill for the protection of the Tex
an frontier was discussed for some time,
without final action.
July 12.-SENATE-A bill to amend
the Pacific railroad acts was considered,
but finally laid over. 1t provides that
the net earnings of the railroads shall
be ascertained by deducting only the ac-
tual operating expenses from the gross
receipts, and requires the companies to
pay the United States annually, for sink
ing funds, such sums as will aggregate,
with the five per cent payments and
amounts earned for Government trans
portation, 25 per cent oftheir net receipts
The credentials of James G. Blaine, as a
Senator, were read and placed on file
Several witnesses in the impeachment
trial were examined. The bill to provide
for the construction of the Washington
monument was placed on the calendar.
|HOUSE-In the Louisiana contested
election case, Darrell, sitting member,
was declared entitled to a seat, A reso-
luton was adopted declaring the action
of Robert c. SchenCk, while u. s. Minis
ter to England, in becoming Director of
the Emma Mine company, and his oper-
ations in connection with the shares of
that company and the venders thereof,
as i'll advised, unfortunate and incom-
patible with the duties of his position.
July 17--SENATE- Further proceed
ings in the impeachment trial were post
poned till Monday, on account of the
continued absence of Evans. There was
a long discussion on the River and Har-
Dor Appropriation bill, pending which
the Senate adjourned.
H0USE-Bills introduced. Appro-
priating 100000 for continuance of the
work on the Washington monumA.-'
authorizing the Presiden' ~;
Gnteess.. VIM" VI NV. KANSAS, Nebraska, Minnes-
eta, Wyoming, Colorado, Dakota and
" ttA iOl oCINlSO dSdluoJ lnC DlOuA IuQl-
ans; for the erection of an equestrian
statue of General Custer in Washington;
for immediate utilization OF gold and sill.
yer bullion by certificates of value, to
encourage coinage thereof, and to make
the standard silver dollar full legal ten
der; requiring six per cent ofthe amount
of outstanding legal tender notes to be
set aside in coin every year until the lie.
gal tenders are of equal status with gold.
The bill to remove the political disabili-
ties of G. 7. Beauregard was passed.
Z July I4.-SsHate--The conference re-
port on the Joint resolution for the issue
Of silver coin was agreed to.
Further impeachment proceeding were
postponed till Monday. 18TH inst,
The conference report on the bankrupt
law was agreed to.
H0RSe-A resolution was adopted di,
reeting the Secretary of the Navy to pre-
vent the destruction of the monitor Te-
cumseh, sunk in Mobile harbor.
Mr.. Abbott, contestant from Massa-
chusetts, was declared entitled to the
seat occupied by Mr.. Foster.
The conference repor' on the bank
rupt act was agreed to.