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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

In a recent address before the firemen's
convention at Cleveland, attention was called
to the extent to which the danger of the oc-
currence of fires had been increased by many
so called modern Improvements. The large
buildings devoted exclusively to merchandise,
which have taken the place OF smaller ones,
occupied i'll part as the dwellings of the pre-
prietOrs, who sold their goods at wholesale
below stairs and dwelt with their families
above the openings through floors to admit
light to the otherwise darkened centers of the
enlarged buildings; the mansard roofs; the
elevators; the multiplication of tenants IN
building devoted to merchandise or manufac-
turing; the hot air furnaces, and the ready
friction match. are specified as being among
the discoveries, practices or Improvements of
modern times by which the duties of the fire.
man have become more arduOus and more
dangerous 1t Is largely through these IL
creased facilities for causing and spreading
fires that the number is now so large and the
amount of property destroyed so great. The
annual loss in the United States from this
cause is nearly 100000, 90, and there are on
an average $50 fires every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

The success Of the New York experiment of
clearinghouse for working women, modelled
after home and not after a hotel, has en-
couraged the idea OF making similar trial on
larger scale. 1t is proposed to erect CON-
mOdiOus building, with rooms graded In price
from five dollars and a half to three dollars
and half a week, and capable of accommo-
dating hundred bOarders. Though every
one will wish that the scheme may be found
practicable and may have abundant success
1t does not follow from the good fortune of the
cosy. cheerful little establishment now in ope-
ration that the experiment Of a larger institu
tion for the same purpose will have like re-
suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

1t has been well observed that atheism and
superstition are by no means OppOsites and
are frequently companions. UnbelieverS in
France and Germany, often distinguished men,
furnished the most numerous followers of
wizards, ghOst-rasers, and such like, even
before the time Of CagliOstro, and the same has
been the case ever since the receptions of that
impOstor were SO successfully practised.
Some of the atheists In the court of Frederick
of Prussia, were afraid OF the dark, and oilers
could net conceal their uneaSnesS when the
company numbered thirteen. The same truth,
that when old faiths are banished new ones
apparently more difficult of acceptance are
often embraced in the reaction, is exemplified
to-day in England. 1t Is said that large num-
bers of scepticS including some men Of promi-
hence in various branches of natural science
have become believers in spirituaism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
To Corrsspondents.


The report that certain French and Ameri-
can capitalists have entered into an agree.
ment to lay another Atlantic cable, and that
the necessary funds for the undertaking have
nearly all been guaranteed, is a matter of
interest both to newspapers and the public.
Experience has shown that it is no child's play
to successfully connect the two continents by
cable. but what has been done can be repeated
in spite of obstacles. Healthy competition
may be expected to work as we'll in the busi-
ness of transmitting news from Europe to
America as in the other industries to which
men devote their time, money and energy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
A LII WOOL BLACK CAsHMEnES.

A LII WOOL BLACK CASHMEREs.
FINE QUALITY. FRENCH DYE. AND
YARD WIDE,
ONLY 80 GEMS PER YARD.
Pure Black MoHAIR, double width, only e5 c.s
New FALL DRESS GOODS. new styles. from,
Is cts. up.
CASsIMFRFs, FOR Men and Boys wear. Ysu
style. 81, 90, e. 30, 81 81.
RED TwILLED FLANNELs. 20, Is. so, IS,
WHITE WOOL FLANNELs. Is, 20 rs, 30.
90, 81. 49, W.
Canton FLANNELS, heavy, 8, 10 and IL cts.
BLANKETS and COMFORTS, from 81. Is per
pair up.
@. NJ. TOWSON & Co,
$50 PeAnsv.cunto oresa.,
south sida-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
DEOPERTY FOR BENT,
Il By q. y. HOFFMAN,
Zeal Estate Agent and Auc;ioneeT.
10TH AND SITS. n. W.

Et.legsnt Furnished House. NJ st............s,bo %
Unlisted house, st. n.w................ 100 GO
1872 New OK sse. a. W., 10 fooris furr. $50 10
1S1 Le3n ave. NV, business house. 100 90
1SZ5 18TH st. NV, 10 rs, In. L. and stable. 76 90
~ lZth ST. W., l6 rs. and sta be........ 75 %
s1i 20 E. a. W., - rooms, MOI. irlls..... IS 90
SIg "a: ave. n.W., IL rooms, mod. iInps.-.. IS 90
Dio "a 81. a W, II rooms. moo. ynps. 80 90
a51 ST. nv, 10 rooms, nod. tmps.....-.. 81 so
SIa IT. Gt. W., rooms, mod. imps......-. IS 90
Sl9 9TH st. NV, 9rooms. mod. irlps......, IS 90
VI 5th st. NV, rooms, mod. imps......-. IS 90
I'D .ln Sc. NV. rooms, mod. impS......-. 35 90
49, st. NV, rooms and store SIS 90
10 ~. hve Ws rooms, MOD. 1plps. 25 Cd
LIZ SaIIon 81. &C., Q rooms, mod. imps...- Ii 90
II Eat.c!l st. Sc, rooms, mod. imps.... 20 90
tGS u st. s. W., 8 rooms ard bath. ......... 20 90
GsUS 18th s.. NV, rooms, mod. imp. is 90
lsgS 18th st. NV, rooms mod. imps..... Is 90
6isPenn ave: q. w., large store. ......... LIS 90
!1S NeM Lork ave. a. W.. store. IS 90
6szS new fOfS ave. q. W., store. IS 90
Sio .th 81 NV, store ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 65 90
,9.:h 81. NV, Observation-Disclosures. IS %
o. sIn 81. u. W., store Is %
A me trent onlce room, $40 r. ST, a. w,,.. 10 M
once rooms st 1419 1923 and 1923 New YorS
ave. NV
- FOR SALE
dOUs ES and LOTS In every section OF the city IT
prlces 20 suit the times and terms that will suit
customers. Call and see my list before purchasing
oooWhoIe. Sep8l-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
HGUSEF'UIkNIsHING GOODS,

We invite special attention or purchasers 70 mr.
Iuii and complete stock % HOUSEFURNISHl NC
WOODS, which We have Just received, and witch
we are prepared TO offer at very low prices viz:
~ Administer, MoQuette, Wilton, Body Brussels.
tapestry Brussels and Ingram CARPETS, In All the
new designs: Rugs, Mats and Floor Druggets In
great variety; Raw Silks, Jutes, French and Eng-
llsh Cretonnes: Frfnged Jute Cur tains, somethius
new; Lace Curtains IN all grades and stylea.
An inspection OF our stock is solicited.
H0OE BRO. & CO.,
eep7-1y 1898 r st.. near Ebbitt House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

In some inexplicabe way a hard money
man has been nominated for Congress by the
milwaukee democrats. This unexpected oc-
currence, in such discOrd with the spirit Of the
times, Is ascribed by some to the Intervention
of providence and by others to packed con-
vention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

III Zach Chandler can bring it about that
lonely Congressman Williams, the only demo
crat on the Michigan congressional delega-
ton, shall be left at home and a republican be
sent in his place, the family humiliation re-
sulting from the defeat Of sOn-in- law Hale will
be partially avenged. This thought nerves the
ex-Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

A woman in Richmond, Ind, who died re-
Gently, had kept 5000 in gold secreted for
forty years. She didn't believe in banks.-I Er
Well, why should she! Was there bank in
existence in Indiana forty years ago which is
open to-day, and able to pay back 5000 de-
posted with it then?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
Il BY r. II. SMITH.
Zeal Estate Broker, LIE Drolt Buildirg,
Corner OF 9Th and r streets.


co22 r st. NV, l8 rooms mod. imps. 1913 90 90
1914 y st. NV, dwelling and restaurant. IS 60
lZlO n st. NV, IA rooms mod. imps. SO %
oU7 NJ st. q. W., IL rs, mod impS .......... 35 %
1915 st. NV. store. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS 90
922 L st. NV. rooms, mod. imps.. 1900. 2S GO
13A-JO- S2-SS st. NV, mod. imps.... rs %
100 81 Mass. ave. e., rooms, m. i....... Is 90
5Io II st. Me-, rooms, nod. lmps. Is 90
6Oo b st. me-, 3 rooms. mod. inns. IS 20
Cor. 10th and NV, 10 rools mos. imp,. % co
"a 9TH st. &c.. 7roOms., mod. imps....,-.-. 20 GO
Houses and Lots for sale In all parts OF tho city
Money to Loan In sums to suit, at z, and 10 per
cent. ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

The Missouri democrats are divided ON the
money question, some still holding out for hard
money, while the majority, like the party
elsewhere, appear to be drifting into green.
backism. The influence OF Thomas 81. Ben
ton seems to be dying out. "Old Bullion is
too soon forgotten. One of his sayings may
bring profitable reflection to the workingmen
as well as to the Missouri democrats: "If I
were going to establish workingman's party
it should be on the basis of hard money-a
hard money party against q paper party.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

A II WHO VALUE THER sI8HT 10 tnoV
s1S ~ Une DOllar CLANS @~$
=; +. H11fLER'G Opticisn. ~ ~
M nYonue 1sW.s corner Ek sHose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

Now that the straightont democrats of Mas
sachuSetts have nailed their flag to the mast,
the various political factions seem to have
pretty well defined their positions. All that
remains Tor them is to define their strength.
There is, however, one class of voters, the
advocates OF woman's rights, who have not vet
openly declared themselves for either of the
leading candidates. Talbot is an open and
notorious woman's Fighter, and Butler has
helped to carry through Congress legislation
authorizing women to practice law in United
States courts, and has joined in defeating
various attempts to disfranchise the women of
Utah. The woman suffragists could be happy
with either. When invited to choose between
them, they can only exclaim, 'here's rich
ness" and hesitate. Whatever doubts may
exist as to the result of the Massachusetts
election. it may safely be predicted that the
next governor will be person more OR less
committed to the woman suffrage idea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
EINE DRFSy syTINTS

II made 10 order, Of Wamsl.ta nusIa
anu me Linen BoSoms for 81. Is, ready to put on,
FINEST Dress eHlRTS made 10 order OF the very
rest material in the most elegant manne- and a
Peflecti! SATISFACTORY nj guaranteed, for So Is
Cur 'k'' SHIRT ready n sde for 90 cents IN.
n.isIed, and ole dollar ready TO put on, is simply
The Mystery or oUr A SHIRT, at IS cants ia
made or WamSutta muslin and extra fine lir.eD
g1sCms. We consider this the cheapest SHIRT in
The '.Hann's,' SHIFT az 80 cents, lie made Of
Wamsutta muslin and tWenty-ouo hundrei linen
With linen sleeve bAl.ds.
TIE Great Southern" SHIRT at 80 cents, fs
Tie same as the Hannis, only being open Front
We guarantee every article we sell 70 Ina AZ "a.
presented or the money will he returned.
MEGINNISS,
BRANCH SHIRT FACTORY.
sep14-tr IOO2 n sfreet "a, o.,
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To Travellers and Resfdsnts Abroad.
THE EVENING STAR will be found on file At tho
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% tho order Of THE EVENING STAR NKwsPAPIR
CONPANY,-not to that Of any individual,
AcAnonymous communications not read: re.
1ectod manuscripts not returned or preserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

~ Restores manhood and the vieor a yonfh -
the mos ahatfered consultation In four TeekS
~ aneuld oe tAken b. ~ about 10 mafrI. Sr No
1--we become Weeke0ed nom e1oe0 on nv ofneS
0Qso. 1ocCe0 ~ every case II @ oerfnin = fhSs
81: 5 Secnc JxU s5aI5s - ZEE As1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

COA8 DOVE 10 EOUB GENTS.
FORTY BUBHns DELIyERKD INN m m.
GAS-LIGHT OFFICE
ssta-e IA ss1 AxS 10eA s>reso.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

A decision of much importance to the public
has recently been made by Judge Dillon in the
United States Court at st. Louis. 1t is that
money received by bank after its failure
does not belong among its assets, but is trust
fund for the benefit of the one making the
deposit, and should be repaid to him In full.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

n X HEET.29 Grant Place. two large comau.
i, nlta'1ng ROOFS (un-urnshed). Also ono
,,'.cey uf h1shed second s.Ory frcn5 Room: House
mas al the modern ir' provements; reference e1-
ch~LSea. Ssp26.3t-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
CPECIAL BARGAINS IN CAHPETs.

CHEAP HOUSE, FOR DRY GOODS.
Slcslpg out Tapestry Brussels Carpets below
lnsnuiacture's' prices, giving an Opportunity not
ol,,7n ieIno 10 set best quality Al low rates.
Fest Tapestry lngrsin. S1A%c.
An-Wooi carpets, GO. up: good gods
ingram tarrets rs low rs 25 81. 81 10 soc,
PAPER Lining for Carpets, &c.
Dry Goods Stock fun of Fall Goods
bargains in Aim oal Csshmeres. Soc
BACK and Coi0rel Silks 81 &C. I'D,
Cheapest place In city for White Blanksts n IN
up. T. N. NArDAIN,
seplS-u 5O9 Market Spans.
AsEMEHES. 25, 80, o.. 20 and 81
sPREADs. 60, Is, 81. 90. S2,oO.
Roby's Double BEsk CORSET SLOT
NINE. DeUoreSti reliable PATTKRNS
Please Call cor catalogue.
EOS. 3. BAILEY.
etpiu-u Cor. 5th And sts CIV,
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EHOK KENT-Th1ee Usfurnished ROOMS. o..
cru noar; suitable for housekeeping; water
a,,a sas on moor basement. kitchen and coal vault:
neIr r st. ca on d.
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EOH ftNT-To family with NO sma / children
al. eXctpI second foor. of HOUS (unfu--
~. Hsu. $40 = st NV: m9dsrn impr.v IN nts:
LII ION location central and excellent t; references
10 iuiSu. sep263.~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
PERSONAL.

TOHN PATCH EXAMINES TITLES. 6O8 moan
u st: NV, Am. to 10 p.m.; reports as to re-
gponsbihty OF people with abstracts OF real estate
searches 1of Chattel Trusts, u. 1yll-3ms
MADAAE BOSS, AstroIoofst aad RsaIi1o
.A1 Medium, can be consulted q usual St sol ID
street, corner OF ID, NV. sur7-Iv
A eTRO1O6I1T.-1n. Dr.. ELLIE, 0W Pann.
~ SyNanlA avenue. II you would Know tho N1th
cGnsa s sne u. IN ~ things. O0e0 hours from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

EOR kENr-E,egsns Furnished com nunicat-
= ing fIont and back PARLORS, aud one
SfM On sec nd floor; in a desirab locality No
III 18th st. NV, between II and g.. hv LIST If
Otto De.. 'sep2G St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26

EHOH RENT-723 II h Sc het.een n OF ona
- r.. ave-, two communicating ROOMS: fur
nisiiet or un1urnished: convenient to the govern
Sel 20 2Ls fS 'AA0 N>ooA ' AoicioAS0'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-26
s26, $50, 500, $500, $500

s2t' $50, 500, s7o0. $500
Ine majority Of Wan street houses ana mm ~ a
Wnr1 - snen nei&hbors, and many Of them havea
TSe ~, Mi1s aeputston for soundne. md honesty.
~ ~ ). 6sSkerA " Wan street. Now York, q enti-
1S1 ~ neeol9ie conndence. They state that an IN.
over y1o00 In less than % days. END for thsSS
oafeuiaks free.-tRso XoSs BSprsss. mAr7-e0tF
A mABER OF THE STOCK EXCHANaE
~ VII execute orders fog the purchasoo o. saie e.
Commlssions 9 eacn 100 shares. stoCk prfvilees:;
nnsgoti.sSa Sn respSnnnIe nrties only: Oorrsspon.
Hining and STOCK 1xcnanee. . wal o., New
National Trust Co.. New York, All
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-05
CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Il
Executive Department. ,

-,
Executive Department.
Whereas, DIR. ALCEE CIIASTANT. OF the city
of New Orleans has this day applied to me for
the cancellation OF bond furnished and SUBJ
scribed by him ON the twenty eighth day OF Ne~
yember, 1874, as principal. for the sum OF
twenty-five Thousand dollars. with James A.
Walsh w. ?. Freret. r. ]. Fox. r. Frederickson
and J. Hernandez as securities. conditioned for
the faithful performance and discharge OF tho
duties of said DIR. Alcee Chastant as coroner
of the upper district of New Orleans. composed
Of the First, Fourth Fifth. Sixth and Seventh
Districts thereof;
Now. therefore, I, FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor OF tho State of Louisiana, have
thought proper to Issue this, my proclamation,
calling upon ali persons having an interest
herein TO show cause, In writing. at tho
office Of the Secretary OF State. In the city oil
New Orleans. why said bond should not be
cancelled and annulled and the above named
securities discharged from any further liabils-
ties in the premises.
In testimony whereof have hereunto affixed
my signature and caused the seal Of the State
OF Louisiana to be hereunto attached, at the city
OF New Orleans, this nineteenth day OF Feb
ruary. In the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy eight and OF the
Independence Of the United States OF America
the one hundred and second year.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana, VII
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG.
Secretary Of State. Tnh7
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-05
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR,
Sev- nth District,
New Orleans. February co. 1878. j
The taxpayers of this district are hereby
notified that I am now ready to receive cur
rent taxes and licenses for 1878 at my office, corr
uer of Hampeon street and CarrolIton Avenass
fe2l q. TEBBE. Collector.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
NOtes and Notes.

The New York Post desires Senator Ed
munds to give the names of the papers
that sell their columns to railroad schemes
for fifty cents line.
The Atlanta (Ga } Constitution remarks
9" II the solid South is satisfied with Mr..
nayes's Southern policy, the divided North
has no right to complain
Congress, in an inquiring mood, some time
ago asked the executive department if the
Spanish Gcneral Burriel had ever heen
brought to trial. The reply is good-an
elaborate paper on the proverbial slowness
of Spanish; state trials, and at the end
of It the casual remark that Burriel is
dead
Who" said Mr. Peter Mitchell, mem
Der of the Canadian House of Commons, to
the members who were trying by inter
ruptions to choke him of, "who brayed
there - 1T was an echo." retorted
member, amid yell Of delight.
The Yale faculty announced, on Thursday,
the passage OF the following college ordi-
nance "No student shall prepare or cause
to be prepared, or publish or cause to be
published, any paper, whether single issue
or n periodical, on which the name of the
responsible ed tor or proprietor is not stated;
and a copy of every periodical or other pub
LEGATION prepared, edited or published by or
under the direction of any member Of the
college, shall he deposited at the College
Library"
Joseph Cook, in enc Of his lectures, says
that fine quality is often found in woman
without quantity to balance it. That may
be true of Boston, but in New York the
lidies clothing stores advertise "large sizes
speciality"
The proposition to appoint consulting
naturalist to the Bureau of Agriculture, it
enacted, will result in fraud first triumph
ant in American natural history. Y.
World.
The latest theory conc ;rning the disap-
pearance of ex-Congressman Vance is that
he took advantage Of blind man and ran
away with his wife, after having borrowed
several thousand dollars from his friends.
For the honor of Congress as body, We
trust this report may prove untrue, especial
" as Mr.. Vance. in his day, was a great
Democratic reformer - OHIO State Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
THE sTEUBEN COUNTY (N,YJ POOR
HOUSE HORROR.


BATH, N. Y, April S-Edward Hudson,
aged Sc, paralytic, of Greenwood, who
crawled out of the burning poor house
building with his clothes one mass of Il ime,
died to-day. Additional details of the fire
show thas no night watch was employed
about the building. and there was no ire
apparatus. All the partitions were of
pitch-pine and burned like finder. The
cries of Ford, in whose room the fire origin
ated, reused the other inmates orlv after the
building was filled with smoke. An in
mate. who had Ford in charge, opened
Ford's door and the flames burst out and
ran along the partitions and up tho stove
pipe hole into the second story. Ford forced
his head between the bars of the window
and. unable II pull it back. the flames
poured out Of the window and around his
head and he persisted. The upper story was
occupied by twenty-five women and chill
dren, the lower story by eighteen men. The
majority were idiotic, crippled or very
ageC. Five on the first floor and ten on
the second were destroyed. At the first
alarm the keeper rushed with an employe
and knocked in door at the foot OF the
stair case leading from the second story.
Eight or ten women were piled up at tho
foot Of the stairs and a cloud of suffocatiue
smoke rolled down. The women were pull
eu Ous anu tue keeper started up the stairs
but was driven back by the smoke
In five minutes from the time of the alarm
the paupers ceased coming out. aud in halls
an hour the roof fell in. No one in the
building WAS locked in a cell, except Ford
On Sunday the blsckened remains of five
bodies were taken from the ruins, and to-
day two-thirds of the debris was dug over
and more remains found. In most cases hut
a small portion OF the body was found. Rs
fore the fire there were 40 psupers at the
county house.