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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-15


The folly OF enacting and trying to enforce a
personal tax law In the District Of Columbia Is
forcibly illustrated by table now in course of
publication in the New York papers, showing
how easily and to what extent such law Is
evaded in that city. 1t is within bounds to say
that according to this statement not ten per
cent. of the personal property in the city pays
any tax, so many and effective are the ways
which Inscriptions persons have of escaping it.
The result is that the whole revenue realizable
from this source is paid by the few honest peo-
pie of moderate means while the rich sharpers
go scot free.
An idea of how the law operates there can be
formed from a few striking examples. For in
stance a prominent Wall street man, whose
personal property is assessed at $780, OOO pays on
$4,000. The executor of a well known estate
valued at s25O00O pays on $4,000. An up town
capitalist assessed at $4,000 pays on 5000 A
well known Broad street man put down at
$4,000 pays on 500. The head Of leading i'm
porting house, and prominent in Christian and
charitable movements, assessed at $500, 0OO gets
Off with paying tax on $50, 900. One member of a
millionaire real-estate-owning family pays on
$4,000 only, and another on only $4,000. One
member of the family of a late railway king
pays nothing. The principals of one leading
foreign banking house pay on S25, 900 each, while
the head of another still more prominent pays
nothing. A prominent politician, supposed to
have barrels OF it, pays on 800 900, while gen.
tleman who lately had financial row with
him, and also regarded as rich man, swears
himself free altogether. One of the largest ship
owners in the city pays on only 81 ,OO0 A proml-
nent and extensive book publish r. pays on
$4,000 while his partner pays nothing. A late
candidate for a prominent state Office, and a.
ways supposed to be rich as well as honorable
pays nothing at all; and so on for quantity.
These are mere specimen bricks from the edif1ce
of fraud which those so disposed can build up
under the facilities afforded by the ordinary
system of taxation on personal property. 1t
may be said that the people of other cities are
not so sharp and INSCRIPTIONS as those of New
York. This may be true. But mankind is pretty
much the same every where, under the same
circumstances. 1t can be taken for granted,
therefore, that even in the most moral and law
abiding communities plenty of men will be
found-and generally those best able to pay
who will avail themselves of some of the avenues
of escape always furnished by personal tax
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-15

TNOR SEWING MACHINES OF ANY MAKE
II cali at OPPENHEIMER'S, 526 9th st. cor n.
" AM the standard Machines kept In stock and
offered at bottom figures. Al kinds rented and re-
paired. nosAo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-15

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Union Telephone Exchange Both these agencies
can therefore be availed of in sending to THE STAR
advertisements, orders for the paper to be served.
news, or any information, at any hour of the day
free of charge. These facilities are great conve
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The STAR.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

the very foundation shook with the storm
of applause ere the first verse was conclud-
ed, and the fame OF this gifted family was at
once established. The reason is apparent.
The management, Mr.. James Buckley, was
alone satisfied to produce in art what nature
had caused to exist. No one ever heard
of q negro who was not simply alive
with music. The race are, and ever have
been, distinguished for their talents in every
quality of harmony and melody. And no
less is true that the same spirit of harmoni-
GUS melody must exist in all representation
of negro minstrelsy. To day, when the en-
tire world is devoted to patronizing the arts,
when the drama is an acknowledged social
power, when music is enjoyed universally
and cultivated as an indispensable accom-
plishment, minstrelsy-the amusement of
by-gone days-is fast declining. Veritable
negro comedians succeed to limited extent,
but the profession has gradually sunk into
insignificance; and the brilliancy. innocence
and charm of the ''corky art.' the sweet,
melodious songs of the cotton field, and the
broad, clean humor OF the legitimate olio,
are replaced by feeble burlesque and imi
tation of the ''quips and cranks and wanton
smiles, mods and becks and wreathed
Smiles" of the by-gone artists in burnt
cork
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
Keen Cool.

The heated season has arrived; there is no
false alarm about it this time. Old Sol, the
manager is here to stay, and as his official
mouthpiece, the thermometer is above bri-
berry, there is nothing to be done but endure
until the fiery old tyrant goes back South
again. 1t is not necessary to be all the while
uncomfortably hot because the sun shines,
the pavements glow, and shade trees are
almost unknown in the city. Correct hab-
its of body and mind will antagonize and
generally overcome the most persistent eff
forts of the sun. To begin, avoid heating
food; most people allow the palate to deter
mine what they shall eat and how much,
which is as foolish as to allow the family fire
to select such fuel as best pleases it-gun-
powder, nitro-glycerine, etc. Do not in
crease your physical temperature, particu-
larly that of your head, by drinking alco-
holic beverages; when water does not suffice
as drink, consult physician instead of a
barkeeper. Use water externally with fire.
quency; no one can get rid of superfuous
heat through skin the pores of which are
tightly scaled. If you have a great many
cigars that ought to be smoked before they
grow dry and tasteess give them to your
enemy; it is better that his liver should be
deranged than yours, for torpid liver in
duces a weak hot head. At least once day
take exercise enough to cause free perspira-
| ton; the man who perspires the most is
the coolest; the soldier in drill in wooden
clothing under hot sun, with the thermo-
meter in the nineties, is more comfortable
than the lounger in white linen and sun UNI
brella who looks at him. If you have a
first rate thing to get angry about lay it
carefully away until the cold weather Do
not worry; it is frightfully heating as well
as physically extravagant. Sleep regularly
and full hours, resisting the temtation to sit
up late because the evening is the only cool
part of the day. A hundred other suggestions
might be offered, but the above, if followed,
will enable many heat stricken mortal to
imagine that this is not so dreadfnlly hot a
summer after all.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
WHERE IS YOUR BOY TONIGHT


Life is teeming with evil snares,
the gates OF sin are wide,
The rosy fingers of pleasure wave
And beckon the young inside.
Man of the world, with open purse,
Seeking your own delight,
Pause, ere reason is wholly gone
Where is your boy tonight?
Sirens are singing on every hand,
Lufing the ear of youth;
Gllded falsehood, with silver notes,
Drowneth the voice of truth,
Dainty lady In costly robes,
Your pariors CLEAN with light.
Fate and beauty your senses steep
Where is your boy tonight?
Tempting whispers of royal spoil
Flatter the youthful soul
Eagerly entering into life,
FESTIVE of all control.
Needs are many, and duties stern
Crowd on the weary sight;
Father, buried in business cares,
Where Is your boy tonight?
Pitfalls lurk in the fiowery way,
Vice has golden gate,
Who shall guide the unweary feet
Into the highway straight?
Patient worker, with willing hand,
Keeping the home-hearth bright,
Tired mother, with tender eyes,
Where Is your boy tonight?
Turn his feet from the evil paths
Ere they have entered in;
Keep him unspotted while yet We may,
Earth is so stained with sin.
Ere he has learned to follow wrong,
Teach him to love the right;
Watch, ere watching is wholly vain
Where is your boy tonight?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
Summers Account of Lord Brougham'
Profanity.
Hartford Courant.l

Hartford Courant.
s.The greatest modification | ever re-
ceived in my life in this way was when /
was at breakfast abroad with Lord Broug-
ham. We had sat down at the breakfast
table, when somebody brought newspaper
to Lord Brougham. 1t contained a personal
attack upon him. The article was marked
ard he read it through. When he had
completed it, he began volley of the
most scathing oaths that / ever heard fall
from the lips of man. There was no limit
to the curses he rained upon the head of the
author of this piece. | was shocked and
stricken dumb" said Mr.. Sumner. The
only other occupant of the table except
Lord Brougham and myself was Brougham's
mother. She sat at the head opposite her
son, venerable and courtly lady, with an
elegance and grace of manner that l never
saw excelled. 1 dared not look at her for
some moments, but when l ventured to turn
my eyes in that direction, found not a
muscle of her face was moved She was as
calmly unconsciouslof what her son was say
ing as if he was talking in Arabic. The
breeze soon blew over and we had very
enjoyable breakfast.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

begin 10th July, 1873, and end 10th September.
Have proved N signal use-lst, to students who
design to pursue their studies at this or other
Law School; I'd. to those who propose to read
privately; and Sd, to practitioners who have
ton. For circular apply (P o. sUniyersify o
va) to JOHN B. MINOR, Prof Com. and Stat
Law.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
LOVE TURNS TINES GLASS.

Turn the hour-glass, dearest,
Time forgets to weep;
1t is Love thou nearest,
Singing time to sleep.
Dear heart no shadows fall,
For Love is over all;
Times asleep, my dearest,
Love is over all.
If dark days thou fearest,
Learn the old, old rhyme;
Love, true love, my dearest,
Turns the glass of time.
All mel those running sands!
Times glass is in thy hands;
Love, true love, my dearest,
HATH but golden sands
Whitehall Review.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

Miss Emma Thursby is again in London.
ceived several fiattering offers for the CONT
nent during the coming season. in addition
to several from America. II really want to
go back, T" she says. II get homesick some
times" She u engaged for the Hereford
festival.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

Mothers will you grow weary and sigh
over the baby's troubles when DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup would relieve the child and
thereby give the mother rest?.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

A young brother OF Miss Mary Anderson
made his first appearance on the stage, at
20, acting Stephen, in 1.-THE Hunchback."
The debut was quite successful.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

Among the new organizations in London
Is one called the Sea-shell Mission. It pro-
poses that children at the seaside shall
gather shells for distribution among the
children In the homes and hospitals of the
great city.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
RUPTURE

Cured within q supuI ared Time.
The Triumph truss Co.. ss ns sd - Si sss
cry, N. :, offer 81 600 for rupture they cannot
cure. The Triumph Trusses have received the
highest honors at all fairs where they have
been exhibited. Send 10 cents for book on the
Cure OF Rupture to either ONCE. Examinats ons
free.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
NERVOUS DEBILITY
FOOD At LAST
, SUBSTITUTE. .. DRUGS

FOOD Is made a curative agent py concen
frauon and artificial digestion, and it is SO
simple In its application that The advice Of
pmmy slclsns is NOT required.
eases are reported, where the best medical
skill has failed.
Many OF the best physicians throughout the
country are D1scars1fng Drugs and using
the blanchard Blood mud Nerve Food
relieving all forms of Physical and Mental
Debility. the Dyspepttc and COnsump.
tive Patient, sufferers from Malarfal or
HOOD P0fsOnfng, together with the entire
list OF complaints peculiar to the Female Ser
md In the use OF this Food sIlre and speedy
relief.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

NEW YORK, November %, 1877,
DR.. v. w. BLANCHARD: During the past yea,
nave prescribed your various preparations
OF Food Cure, ana feel happy to say they have
met my most sanguine expectations, giving
70 patients long enfeebled by blood poison,
ed nutrition and nerve force.
PROF. CLEMENCE s. LOZIER, MD
Dean of HON. Med. College and Hospital
for Women, New York City,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

Little Andy has got to the head of his
class at last. 81 hope you will stay there
now" says his father. "0h, no, don't
think will, pa" says the thoughtful boy,
81 might get too proud"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

OF the Kidneys have been reported cured. For
Neuralgia and Rheumatic Diseases IL
is almost a specific. Physical and Mental De-
oility from the use o. Alcohol. Opium and
Tobacco or from any unnamable cause, find
In this Food natural and potent remedy.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16
Chips for the Children.

A little boy came to his mother, recently
and sand: Mamma, l should think that il
was made of dust would get muddy inside
when l drink"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-07-16

Grandpapa: by George, must stop and
blow bit, Tommy" Tommy: ''All right,
grandpapa. I've got a stone to put under
YOUR heel'-Punch
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Show Your Hand.

How about that Moore bond conprom.
Use that three members of the Board OF
Supervisor, two Republicans and one Dem.
crat, voted TO accept? The people have O
right to interview candidates for the Leg
~islature on this question. True, it IA now
before the court, but the next Legislature
meets before onr court and a relief bill, OF
bill ratifying the questionable right of the
Board TO compromise the case, could bt
passed by the Legislature that would stay
all proceedings, and the people should
send a man TO the Legislature pledged IL
advance to offer no bill whatever for the
bondsmen or Supervisors. This il no idle
question. 1t IS n in which every tax
paw r of the county is interested, and the
man that dndses 1t Saouid not be elected
Know your candidate. position before
voting for him.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Ink r,rovs From Hazlehurst.


Two bales Of new cotton have been
brought in, up to dale.
The Independents will mset here in
Convention on Wednesday. September the
3rd.
Camp meeting opens to-day al Provi-
dence camp ground, fifteen miles east Of
Hazlehurst. The lstter will be well rep.
resented by Young ladies and gentlemen.
An aged negro man named Ne!son Lee,
living in IL. suburbs, was foully murdered,
TIE, law night, shout 8 O'Clock, by ia son.
in-law, Lewis Redman. Redman had
been engaged in a rough quarrel with his
wife, and when the old man Lee i~nterposed
he received the contents of an old muske,
in his right side, from the hands Of Red.
man, who fled,
Me-sre. w. I. Magee and I. N. Ellis are
in New York purchasing goods. Mr.. D.
S. Hurlbut has rrtu rned from New York
Mrs Csselle, of Canton, is giving piano
lessons here. Mr.. John Geisert Is al
Wares: Mr.. Geo. Hamilton at Matthews,
and Frank Redding at Ellis'. Misses
Crum, Patten, Wills and Newman, Of
CRYSTAL Springs. Miss Pickens, Of Brook
haven, and Messrs. Joe Melton, of New
Orleans, Isidore Loeb, of Yazoo City. and
others are orr late visitors. VEsrIQUEs.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
OUR PLATFORM.

rp,o man that il elected to the Legisla>
e,ant 10 be made TO give his platform,
tu.s &c believe the following articles
S ""rla satisfy the people Of Lincoln county
Wat lat Opposed to the Moore bond com,
uromise, and pledged to otter no relief Dill
for the securities. :,
"a. Favors a repeal or modification oil
the Lien law.
Srd. Oppo,ed to leasing tho convic's to
private individuals.
4tb, Favore changing the Judiciary ex-
penses, ma king them payable by the State
and not the counties.
5tb. Fayors a constitutional amends
meut making a poll tax receipt the quali'
~tication for the voter.
9Th. OppoSed to the law giving Mavo u
Of towns jurisdiction out of their corpora
ton.
7th. Favors the repeal of the bulldozinG
law. NJ to make itspply to every county IN
the State.
Sth. Favor. a law prohibiting the inter.
marriage of the races.
9th. Favors a law compelling Railroad
companies to pay a reasonable price iol
all stock killed bv them.
10Th. Favors r law taxing corporations
as we'll rs individuals.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Meeting.

THE following proceedings would have
been published sooner had they been fur
nished ua.-ED. LEDGER.
At II meeting of the trustees and patrons
of the Case school, held on the 18th OF
July, 1879 at Young's schools heuse. n.
johnson was elected President and J. Il.
An ling. Secretary. 1t was,
| Resolved, That from infor'nation %receiv-
ed in the Young letter, that the action of
the Board of Supervisors in closing the free
schools in this county, be looked upon by
this meeting with Indignation and contra
ry to law.
Reserved, further, That the trustees and
patrons of the Case school heed not the
action Of the Supervisors in closing the
schools.
Resolved. further, That under the con
stitut,on of this State md under Sec, AZ
of the school law, the citizens look upon
said action az an injustice to the children
of this county.
Resolved, further, That as we have been
deprived of a free school for three years,
we nd wise and order Mr.. Young to con-
tinue his school until the fourth month If
completed, as reqired by law, and advised
bv our County Superintendent.
Resolved, further, That the action of
the IIan. Charles Ginning, County Snpcr-
intendent, in defending the inierrsts Of the
| children in this county. be looked upon BY
this meeting IA one ofthe noble.t acts oil
An ofice ever performed in thi- county,
and he deserves the support of every true
citizen IN the future.
Resolved, further. That these proceeding
be published in the BRooKHAvFN LEDGER
Resolved, further, That a copy of these
proceedings i've forwarded to the State and
County Superintendent.
Resolved. further, That this meeting
adjourn. subject to the action of thu
Board Of Supervisors.
n. JOHNSON. Prest.
J. X. ANDISG. Sectv.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Married.

On Tuesday night 20h inst, at the
Baptist church. bv the Rev. Mr.. Piker,
Mr.. EDWARD SCHALLER and MISS In.
FENsKY. all of B~rookhaven.
ATrENDASTs-J. J. Heinz, Miss Glars
Fensky, Henry ScialIer and Miss Nellie
Prince.
The church was Handsomely decorated fn'
this happy occasion, and the ceremony wa
witnessed by a large concourse of friends
Every thing was nicely arranged and pass
ed off pleasantly. The bride looked love
ly, aud the bridegroom handsome. w
extend our congratulations and hope tn
blessings invoked in the prayer of Mr.
Piker may follow them through life. II
40 their happiness will be great.
Thanks for wine and cake.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
EninY Life.

What a truly beautiful world we live in
Nature gives us grandeur Of mountains
sIens and oceans, and thousands of means
for enjoyment. We can desire no bette
when in perfect health; but how often dc
the majority of people feel like giving IL
up dishcartenrd. discouraged and worried.
out with disease, when there is no occa-
-ion for this ~recliny, ~ every sufferer car
easily obtain satisfactory proof that Grceu'S
Angus; Flower will make them a. free
from disease u. when born. Dyspepsia
and Liver omplaint is the direct causc
of s-v-nt,-ive per cent of sich maladie,
= Blli"usners, Indigestion, Sick Headache.
aostivene>s, Ferrous Prostration, Dizzi.
ne.s Of tn. Head, Palpita,ion of the
Heart, and other distressing symptoms
Three doses Of August Flower will prove
its wonderful effect. Sample bottles, ten
cents. Try it. For sale in Brookhayer
by +. NJ. Martin & o. may~S.tf If.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Fair River Items.

Mrs. NJ. F. Polk, of White Sand, Miss,
is on a visit TO her relatives.
awe think there will be a wedding soon
in our neighborhood.
Don't think the young man and young
lady that were laughing across the church
last Sunday heard much preaching.
Martin Farmer and lady, from Louisi
ana, are spending a few days with H. J,
Brewer.
Tom. Dias and Jasper Dias, of Coving-
ton county, were running a hoGa race the
other day. Jasper was thrown and his
neck was broken.
Some of our citizen are going to move
off, but say they expect tie take The
LEEGER, that they can hear from home.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Source Of Much Bodily Evil.

II the habit of body becomes Irregular, much
evil is inflicted OH the system. The stomach be-
comes dyspeptic, bilious symptoms develop
tbemseIyes.th the circulation is contaminated, anc
tne nerves share lin the general disorder. IL is
If III. utmost importance that the bowels should
be thoroughly and speedily regulated wheh they
grow d~ereiect. The corrective agent best ADAPT
ed TO this purpose is Hostetsors saomaen s,.-
tvie wortb all the raspiug cathartics invented
since the time of ParaceIsus. People who have
been in the habit of using blue pill, cal,nolel'
md other drugs and cheap GOstrums Tor con-
s.inatinn should abandon such hurtful and use
le,s medieines. and substitute for them this
nleasant ana gentle a~perient. which not only
produces the purgative erect ,s tr : Lowe es'
stomach and liver. 1t moreover cures ann pre-
vents intermittent and tremittent levers. govt.
rheumatism. debility and urinary troubles.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-28
Wicked for Clergymen.

81 believe it to be all wrong and even
wicked for c~lergymen or other public men
to be led into giving testimonials to quack
doctors or vile stuff. called medicines, bnt
when a really m%eritoriou. article made OF
valuable remedies known to all, that all
physicians Use and trust in daily, We
should freely commend it. 1 therefore
cheerfully and heartily commend Hop
Bitters for the good theyhave done me and
my friends, firmly believing they have no
equal for family use. will not be with
out thea Rev. -, Washington,
D. C, aug. 81 Wv.