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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-10

The Senate today without a dissenting vote
adopted the conference report upon the bill
providing permanent form of government
Tor the District, and as the House adopted the
report on Saturday the bill now only needs the
Presidents signature to become law.
We hear satisfaction expressed on all sides
with the general features of the bill as passed.
and OF course everybody is gratiied that the
fifty per cent. equity is now formally recOg-
niZed by Congress The point now is to secure
the appointment of Commissioners who will
carry on the government both with integrity
and intelligence, so that G. pngress will have no
reason TO repent of its action, or to withdraw
its 80 per cent. contribution to District ex-
penSeS. There is no doubt tha, the fact that
the present Commissionership form of govern
ment has been cdpably aud honestly admins
tered, has caused that frrm of government to
be made permanent in the present BILL 1t is
all important, then, that the present Commits
siOners shall be succeeded by officers as capa-
bic and honest as themselves. III by any mis-
chance men should secure the position who
could Influenced by any paving ring or job
Dlng contractors, ii is easy to see how the fifty
per cent. proportion contributed by govern
ment could be squandered, the burdens OF
Tic taxpayers still further increased, and
The mea IRE just passed made so obi
Gus before the country, that its speedy
repeal would be imperatively demand
ed. The people of the District must not, then
rest content with the passage of this bill as
securing them the needed permanent relief
They must stir themselves to secure the selec-
ton OF the right sort of Commissioners to pro-
teet the T interests and administer the govern
ment so creditably, honestly and justly that
there viii be no excuse for the withdrawal of
le boon of relief obtained now with so much
labor and after so many years of suffering and
anxiety.
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HEAP DRY GOODS
~ st|ped silks. Sc CENTS
Al Wool Buntings, good quality 2S
ii w"ol Debeig-. IS
SSIrensdihes 9. l2SS, -, 90, mp to nne goods.
PACK Slks very cheap, 62S oents to %
gIess foods shamefully Cheap, CENTS 20 50
White Skiris less than msDufa,tnrarss $50
Ladies Suits AZ low prices
best Lawns. 10 cents: Linen Lawns 10 cents mn
cummings, l2'e cents; former price Is w.
PaaSols az reduced prices
Nattihgs Is cents up: & ,rpats at coS.
LIBERAL DEAIER To ALL
7. N. NkUnAIN
go S0S Markef spooe
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The Star for the Summer.

Persons leaving the city may have THE STAR
sent to their address by mall postage prepaid, for
such period of time they may desire, at the
of Is cents per week, 60 cents per month, 81 10
for three months, or So for six months.
ss-The money to pay for the time required must
in all cases accompany the order. Otherwise the
paDer cannot be sent
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The police force in their memorial to the
House today, showing the injustice of the
proposed reduction OF their pay to 800 Der
year, made out very strong case This
would not be living pay anyway and when it
Is considered that the members of the force
have to purchase their uniforms, pay car fare,
buy their firearms, AMI the mounted men
buy their horses, saddles, brides, &c., it will
be readily seen that il is hardy above starya-
ton grade. Men worth having would not be
apt stay in a service where their labors
were 50 i'll requited that they could not SUP
port their families on their pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-10

The acceptance by France and Italy of the
Invitation to the Silver Congress assures inter
est and Importance to the deliberations at its
sessions.
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3 E N s oN's
CdPCINE
POROUS PLASTER.

great improvement soothing, healing,
on the ordinary porous Strengthening aud pain
plaster. killing agent In one,
The Manufacturers received the highest and only
award given to Porous Plas ers at the Centennial.
Recommended by physicians everywhere. Re-
lleves pain at once-cureS quickly.
We warrant Benson's Capcne Plasters to be SUI
periOr to all other porous plasters, and to all lini
ments. 1t was invented to overcome the slow &C.
{ on OF the already popular porous pastors. For
ime and weak back, Scatica, rheumatism, kidney
and spinal diseases, it is simply the best remedy
ever invented or known.
Sold al over the word.
Price 25 cents. Sent on receipt of price by
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
je10-m,w,s FL Plat St., N. r.
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OUR BOOK LIST FOR MAY.

Wa Is 10 London, by A. J. G. Hare, IS 30: The
study Of Miiton's Paradise Lost, by Hines, 81 so:
II e Greeks Of To-day, Tucksrman, $1.6O; Otto's
Cases vol. L - 80; Jones On Mortgages. vols,
x12. Chford's c. 9: Reports, vol. 8; US. Digest,
vol. 3, new series. We have Just received large
assortment Of the new styles In Stationery Include
,ng Fancy Boxes OF Paper and Envelopes and
Cards and Envelopes, In wood and paper boxee
Ally Miscellaneous or Law Book not In stock or
deled promptly.
W. h. O. II. MORRISON,
LAW BOOKSELLERS,
py14-tr 476 Penss0. 0U0.
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DRY GOODS.
NEW GOODS!
VERY CHEAP
NEW GOODS
NrRl CHEAP!

general reduction on the stock In store. 20
h'ci We are making daily silil onS, NJ rate, not
- INA 10 per cent. on iurm r iCeJ.
VIC tnteUd 20 sell the very sst brands ~ Foreign
sa ~ ms stiN Fabrics AT prices CnAI si for iaie-
Al We ask IL an inspection OF our stock, rs we
OIL h'N snow much bet ter aSSoftm mt than ~
as ever been our essure 90 offer those In search
cal. W ~ 1phES vs.
i's-tr 2rI So -,
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Average srorn Daily Circulation orer
15,6OO-beiag a much larger bona ftde,
regular and permanent circulation than
that of all the other daily papers in the
city added together.
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SI.25! sI.25! sI.25i sI.aSt

ShZ"i sI.25! sI.25I sI.a5i
OUR sPEl 1AL BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK:
"GUlNET'S SATIN FINIsH.n
"BfLL' US EXTRA FINE"
'SANOlE'S CACdEMIhE MILANO,-
fLAeK GRoS-GRAIN SILKS at the low prioe
'iSi 20 ayald;
WORTH 81 So
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II ST RECElVEO,
- FRESH SUPPLIES OF
MINERAL WATERS
Hunyedi JanOS.
ApOlinarjs, OTIS and pts. In bottles,
Apollin a. is, OTIS, In jugs,
FTiedrichshan,
Buffalo Lithia,
Congress,
Hathvrne,
GeySsr,
Setter,
Vchy,
MisSisduol.
Vermont Spring.
These, and all other Mineral w sters, per bottle
Dozen, or in original packages. at lowest figures
ARTHUR NATrANS. Phi Arma,;ist
JeS-tr S33 18th st , corner of st.
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The Site of the Library Building,


The recommendation by the commission
appointed by Congress, of judiciary Square
as the BEST site for new building to accom-
mpdale the Library of Congress. while 1t is
not hna', has much to recommend it, This
great library has risen to national proper
tons, and is rapidly approaching half a mil
lion volumes, while its accumulations under
the copyright law and the proper transaction
OF The large business OF that department, de-
mand space not only large enough for present
wants, but for Indefinite future growth These
conditions can be secured only BY the se'ec
ton of building site where the National
Library can grow tremendously from a given
center; and this condition is better fulfilled by
Judiciary Square than by any other eligible
site Yet named. The retention in the CaDitol
OF large working library for the uses of Con-
gresS renders the location of the great library
In the vicinity of the Capitol less important
than the securing of an ample permanent site
central TO the population, provided with pro
Per surroundings, and capable of rendering
this III BILE collection of literature and science
In the highest degree useful to the largest
NUMBER OF people. THE STAR has always ad
Vocated the opening of this library during the
evening; and such opening would be a boon
TO The thousands of government officers and
Clerks. and would cOnduee, i'm the highest de-
gree, to the public intelligence. While Cant
tol Hill may have some advantages. il is
doubted whether building 50 massive as the
National Library must ultimately REQUIRE.
should be placed near the Capitol
moreover, any purchase of land would not
only demand large amount of m 1ney, which
would now be reluctantly voted by Congress,
out would postpone the acquisition of a
library site for about two years before a stone
could be laid. The pressing exigency which
demands the care of Congress- is to arrest
further injury to the books from overcrowd-
ing In the fast accommodating heaps at the c. tp
ltol, and to do this, not by a m Ike shift for a
lew years, but by ad p ing location ade-
quate to the permanent wants of a collection
which must ultimately equal or surpass the
largest existing libraries of Europe
1t is doubtless true that Senator Matthews
can sustain himself on parliamentary grounds
IN declining TO obey the subpoena to appear
before the Potter committee, but all the sama
ne had better not avail himself of his Seua
toElal privileges. His refusal will make bal
impression, and will Be contrasted with the
readiness OF Secretary Sherman and Minister
Moves no thao
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A s T X . OGY,
MADAME ROSS.

This celebrated Lady Astrologist and Healing
Medium CAL be consulted at No. POI ID st., corner
OF ID NV. She has no superior In delinesting the
Past, Present and Future. In love or business her
advice is invaluable, describing your friends point
lug out your enemies, and Informing you OF the
sure way to success In all undertakings. Oonsulta
Ion strictly confidential Ladies, IL; gentlemen,
81 on. nov24 ly :
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THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS

synopsis OF History, by Ssmn. Willard, Mod.
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HaIPer's Library of American Fiction. Reaping
the MhirlWind, by author of Old Myddleton's
Sohey The 600 Son of Marquis, by Andre Theu-
Payn. Dsceiyers, Ever; BY Mrs. H. Lovett Cam
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY
GUNNER READING.

Onidas' Friendship. so
,,:.lpllncott Magazlne vol XXI 1873. 1000. 80
freeman tlarke.....; .:................. 90
hrlsI, ms nature and W Srk. 90
Charlotte CuShmau, her Life and Letters.
stebbins: ....................... so
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Adventures of an American Consul Abroad 1 10
AB-SA.hA-kA-The Land of the Massacre
Carr ingtor: ......:. ........................ so
watch and ard. H. James. jr..... ...,,. 1 Ok
ST. Pe er'S Bride, by author Maria Monks
Daughter ~ 80
Machre Construction, Text and Pans.
TomPkins -...................... 30
The c iftcn Picture. Odd Trump Series. *
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LOST AND FOUND.

CST-. CANARY RIRD, from 9i3 te h St.
- 81. The finder will be suitably re ward .dT7
by returning to the above address. L. ~
OsT-sundav evening, June 8, h, a pair of Gold
AsPE( TACLES, inclOsed in a mo- A--AA.e
70 90 cae, on y St. bel v cen 7th aud 5V
. SITS. n W. The finder will he literally " srn d
by re urIiLg them 10 Oil 9Th 81. NV. j.1O-2,*
TTEIS NOR MING, ALONG K STREET t.
Il 9th. l to 7th, SILK UMBRkLLA;
J.; m. of owner on handle: for which a suita- -
Bile reward will be givcnif left at 1914 st.
NV. jtS-2g~
G.95 REWARD.-stolen from my premises. n Ear
I'D FoIIestvi lie. Md. on the h of me, Ia
al iron grey MARE; years old; gaIlel k0S
high. The above reward will be paid for infor-
nation eadiug to her recovery. ZACHARI All
Brady, ForrestVllle, Prince George county,
Md. jig s."
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PERSONAL.

PERSUN All,
MAZDA Me DUPREE. Indian Doetyess ami
W Fortune TeLLer.-If you have a skeleton in
Your closer she will tell you how to get rid of it,
residence, 2l9 K St., near Sd NV. je4-2w.
no YOU WISH A FAIR SKIN?
P1mples. Biotches, Bumps and Erup ticns ofGny
kanG removed permanently and promptly 6y the
Supreme Skin Remedy''-SULPHIDE of ARISEN
DR.. DOHME 4 CO, Baltimore. Md. Ofices"
NV York. Philadelphia, Chicago. Washington
GWce-No. OIL 18th st. NV, between E and r.
Send for circular and full information. DR. JAS.
N. CARTER, Physician in charge. ConsssHdtfon
ly haTml. and effcacious je4-lm
A sTROLO6IST.-Mrs.D Or. ELLA s6 Penn.
"A sylyanfa avenue. If you would know the trutt
consult the DIR. In all things. Once hours from
an to p m. arISIv
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The "OMAN'S BIBLE, free transla-
tlon by MISS Smith. of glastonbury Conn, is
s9 so at BALLAETYNE'S. 1t is highly commend
q
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MOTTO e TO CREDITORS. This is to piyeuo-
~ tlce that l have this day been appointed AS
slgDee OF the firm of WELSH BROS GrOcers
doll business corner N. Y. ave. and IL h St n w
Washington ID. c.: that l have accepted said
trust AL persons fnerested are requested to meet
at The store of HILL Il EDMONSTp IN No e34
Lon sisDa ave. D.w: the 11lh day of June, 1878
a O'Clock p. NJ, sharp.
So X. IMONSTON
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EDUCATIONAL

LNREN CHI LANGUAGE.-Prof.H MASON
l. wall continue during the summer to give pri-
waite lessons in FRENCH at his residence No.
21l3 PenDa. ave. He will be at home every day
ciSes. i,l m W a.
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IWNSULT DIR. LION the oldest estahish,d
~ specialist In the city. He guarantees a psrms-
nent and speedy cure In the shortest time Possible
OF ali Acute and Chronic Skin Disoaaee Ahsndone6
and in-treated cases specially. thorough cure
or no charge. separate consulting rooms eos
street. nortnweI nov1-ly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-08
A Remorka BILE Result.

1t makes no difference how many Physi-
clans, or how much medicine you have tried
it is now an established fact that German
Syrup is the only remedy which has given
complete satisfaction in severe cases of Lung
Diseases. 1t is true there ere yet thousands
of persons who are predisposed to Throat
aud Lung Affections, Consumption, Hem
orrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds settled on
the Breast, Pneumonia, Whooping Cough,
&C., who have no personal knowledge of
Boschee's German Syrup. To such we
would say that SO, 600 dozen were sold last
year without one complaint. Consumptives
try just one bottle. Regular size IS cents.
For sale by G. & H. T Eberle, J. H.. Schultz
or K. Schubert ~ .r.s tsr., -ot..5 80.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-08
Boy. Robbed.

Saturday afternoon boy named Wittick
whose parents reside in the 7th ward, met
George Hart, son of Mr.. ]. L. Hart. at the
railroad bridge, and demanded of George
some chewing tobacco, knowing full we'll
BE had none, but for an excuse to get t
Georges pockets Young Wittick. laid
hands on pocket book, but finding moth
ng IN it, he rihed each one of hi. victims
pockets, getting in all forty five cents for
ais trouble. Wittick was arrested Monday
nd taken before Justice Ambrose, but the
49, had to be postponed to May 18th, to
wait the coming of the District ATTORNEY.
ae youthful offender meanwhile being
laced under bail to answer to the charge
highway robbery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-08
FOIL Tax.

& g. . t.iI .
We call the attention of our citizens to
the following section from chapter of the
City Charter, providing for the collection of
poll tax: ij.t
SECTION IL There shall be one days ork
performed annually on the streets. high
ways, lanes and alleys by each male person,
who by the laws of this state is liable or
subject to highway work. Such persons
shall perform such laborin the ward where
be resides, under the direction of such per-
sons as the commissioners may order and
appoint but such person may, at his option,
pay to the said person so appointed by said
commissioner, at the rate of one dollar per
every day he may be so bound to work; and
in default o, payment of such money or the
performances of such labor, the said CON-
missioner of the proper ward shall issue
their warrant to the marshal Of said city,
for the collection from each and every per-
son so delinquent, the sum of one dollar,
the amount of the tax aforesaid, with the
legal cost; and the said marshal shall have
the same power and authority, and proceed
in the service of said warrant in the same
manner as prescribed by law in relation to
the service of warrants Issued for the col
lection OF taxes assessed on personal prop
erty, and shall be entitled to the same
fees
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-08
Delnvan.

We I'm derstand from Mr.. Kanouse. secre.
tary of the State Board Of Charities and
Reform, that the Governor has ordered a
thorough investigation Of the alleged irreg-
ularities in connection with the State In
stitute for the education of the Deaf and
Dumb, and that the Board will probab
not proceed with the investigation for three
or four weeks on account Of the absence
from the state of President Elmore of the
State Board, and Presiden: Chaplin of. the
Board of Trustees. ~, no. aa ....,... ~ IT,,
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Wheeler, s@5a. .
. ban WHITE e. rs. . ..
] aar a VAN PELT,

Milwaukee, Wis. g
To Friends and Patrons: t.aa s,
~ We are in daily receipt of NEW
SPRING GOODS, bought direct land for
strict cash) from the leading Manufacturers
Agents and Importers in New York and
Boston. We keep an experienced buyer in
the Eastern Markets to secure for Us "Job
Lots" "Auction Lots" and all the Choice
Novelties as soon as they make an appear
ance. - -5s
We are therefore opening New and Desir-
able Goods every day during the season.
and as many are bought far below regular
value, we can place them in the hands Of
our customers at prices that defy competi-
ton. it is a well known fact throughout
the state that we always sell RELIABLE
goods on extremely low profits. Our sue
cess during the past year and orr large and
constantly increasing business shows that
our efforts to give our customers 6rst-class
goods at reasonable prices are appreciated.
We are selling our superior BLACK
SILKS, imported expressly 70: us at about
rs per cent. less than prices that prevailed
few weeks earlier. We cali special at.
tention to our $I.0O grade as being Of SUI
perior quality for the money We also
carry q full line of Colortd and Fancy
Silks.
In MOURNING GOODS, we carry a
complete assortment, Cashmeres, Alpaccas
Briliiantnes, &c. We offer SO pieces Su-
perlor Black Cashmere guaranteed all
wool) at soc, and large quantities of better
qualities up to 81 30 and SITS for the finest
qualities that can be imported; 8 reduction
of Is per cent. from last years prices. .8I
We have DRESS GOODS, for all classes
Choice styles for l23c, l5c, lsc and 2Oc.-
Silk and Wool mixed from zoe up. All
Wool, 3Oc up. And an immense stock Of
| beautiful fabrics in silk, and silk and wool
! from s., 90 up TO 81. 90 for the choicest pro.
auctions from foreign looms.
We make speciality Of HOSIERY, for
| Ladies, Gents and Children, and can offer
bargains that few houses in the West can
equal. 1t eti s's
We have also opened New Spring Styles
| in parasols, Laces Of all kinds, Ruchings,
Collars, Cuffs, and fancy Neckwesr. Lace
| Curtains, Table Linens; Mems Cassimeres,
Gents White Dress Shirts at s5c, $l.00 and
our best quality At $l.25. at aixa
| Gents New Spring Styles in Collars ct
l5c and l8c. same makes and qualities sold
elsew hare At zoe and 25c. I-
| We will send samples to any part of the
| country, and will fill al! orders with az
much care, taste and promptnsss, A. if At.
tended to personally BY the customer. Ia
! ordering samples be particular to State the
kind Of goods yos. desire, AID about wha,
price you wish to pay. II Jon make a
selection from samples, you can send with
your order p. 0. order for tho amount; or
| il you prefer We will send tho goods G. 0. D.
| II goods 90 sent are NOT entirely Satisfactory
they can BE- returned - our expsnss, and
money viii b refunded. II you order the
goods sent BY mail; be sure TO enclose sur
cisnt TO pay shs postage.
Respectfully,
Wheeler, White 4 Van Poi,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-08
.tMum,a the WOrd.N

+ = 4
This seems TO be the motto of the Democrat
with reference to the city printing, and that
other little steal, perpetrated by the Com
mon Council, by which $3.50 was taken out
of the city treasury and given to some Of
the impecunious wards for local improve
ments. Perhaps on the whole silence Is
the Democrats best hold in these matters
1t does not want to engage in sny contro-
versy concerning them, as this would lead
to discussion and enquiry among the people
D and thus call more general attention to what
the Board and it's subsidized organ wonld
gladly have forgotten as soon as possible.
They do not care to have the public think.
ing and talking about these little raids up
on the tressery, for their only hope in re :
tanning their grip would be lost if people
once understood the nature or ,teir ire
gularities. But their silence must be con-
strued as confession of guilt. They are
aware that the law is against them, and
that no excuse whatever can be offered for
their official msdeeds. te
But it is our purpose to keep the facts
before the people. We intend that tax pay
ers shall know how the peoples money is
squandered. We shall let them know how
those charged with she administration of
affairs are betrayiag their trusts, and we
mean that the party responsible for these
things shall be held accountable. If with
knowledge of all this wrong doing. the
people see fit to condone the offence, and
continue to elect this class of men to office,
they cannot reasona bly, find fault if the
stealing goes on by the thousands instead
of hundreds.
The $3.50 bestowed as a gratuity upon
the Democrat for doing the city printing, is
a small matter. So is the $3.50 misappro.
priated and parceed out among certain fav- z
ored wards at the expense of the other
wards But considering the financial con-
dition of the city, and the bad precedents
which they furnish, the acts cannot be too
severely condemned. There is not money
enough in the treasury to buy postage
stamp-in fact, the general fund is in debt
over $S,000-and there should be no lavish
and illegal expenditures for the benefit of
needy newspapers, or to cover the deficien
cles of certain officials caused By their pro-
profiga:y and carelessness in the dsburse-
ment of ward funds. We do not object TO
all needful appropriations demanded by the
public welfare. But we are opposed to all
schemes OF such character as those above
referred to, and We mean that taxpayers
shall thoroughly understand them, though
it is evident that they are not 70 derive any
knowledge OF them through the columns of
the Watertown Democrat. That paper be-
Iieves that speech is silver, and silence is
golden" 49, .W asE eHaE HW