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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01
tFoR THE EvEsIs3 STAR.
ROCK CREEK.

There's many little creek that. winding. flows,
Lees fair than ours, through wood and howery
brake,
And long viii thoughts Of perished people wake,
That Of its poetry great portion owes
To its sweet name, native as the rose
Upon its marge; soft syllables that make
music like its own, as UPWARDS take
It's murmuring waves their way without repose.
Rock Greek sounds harsh: methinks, in days Of
yore,
When by its waters danced the Indian maids,
With words more smooth they named it in their
song
Mellihuous words no tongue shall utter more,
As ON, through sunny meads and birchen shades,
1t glides, complaining of the red mans wrong.
w. L. SHOEMAKER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

MUSICAL Copyright law concern
ing musical and artistic subjects is just now re-
ceiving general airing In England. ''Pina-
fore' and Offenbachs opera Of 'Vert-vert" have
got into court, and the famous old songs Of
Kathleen Mavourneenr and .Dermot Astore"
also make their appearance. Hole against Brad
bury concerns Canon Holes "a Little Tour In
Ireland by an Oxonian," illustrated by John
Leech. The two songs are each SO years old, and
the Tour is just OF age The case Of the songs
involves the retrospective action of the copy
right law. The Court of Appeal remarks: Il do
not wish to draw any fine distinction between
the copyright in musical composition, ana al IN IN
book, but II called on to do so, should nave
no hesitation In deciding that there was differ
ence. A book is something material. put ma,
steal composition may be something tnaC exists
only in the mind Of the composer composer
might sit down, and play tune, knowing every
note of it in his own mind without wlGng GOWN
note on paper, and ask man what ne would
give for ft.S But suppose Tennyson or Mark
Twain should enter apublisher's ONCE, and re-
hearse respectively his inconoate poem Or for,
Womb there be any difference between that and
the case OF the composer? And from what we
hear Of the poet it would be just like him to do
it-IAIbd7au Ldtc Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

u-Old Mr.. Hazlett, of oregon, thought he
should have nothing to quarrel over he burned
up $22 600 in greenbacks. He didn't die, after
an, and now when the heirs see him saving
wood to earn his bread they naturally feel that
they are ahead Of him5[Free Press.
eBA five-year-Old girl, left alone In house
at HolyOke, Mass, drank whiskey from bottle
that she found, got drunk, fell down stairs, and
died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

"a It's an Ill wind that blows nobody good.
The vendors Of lead pencils are rubbing their
hands In gleeful anticipation Of the brisk busl-
ness they are going to do next Monday and
Tuesday.
u"The best time to gather apples Is In the
dark Of the moon-when the farmer Is In his lit
tie bed, /" says the Joliet Republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

eB-Pastor Curtis, of the Presbyterian church,
at Olean, Pa, likes to hunt and fish. His con-
sports and his clerical employment. He chose
the gun and roo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

INFALLIBLE CURE FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPT
TIoNS-A merchant doing business near the foot
OF Jefferson avenue used to spend about half his
time in explaining to callers why he could not
sign petitions lend small sums, buy books or
invest in moonshine enterprises, but that time
has passed, and 1t now takes him only two min
utes to get rid OF the most persistent case. The
other day man called to sell him 4 map OF
Michigan. He had scarcely made known his
errand when the merchant put on his hat and
said:
"Come, and I'll see about it."
He led the way to the boier-shop, two blocks
distant wherein a hundred hammers were
pounding at iron, and walking TO the centre OF
the shop and into the midst of the deafening
racket he turned to the agent and kindly
shouted
Now, then, If you know of any special rea-
sons why should purchase Il map OF Michigan
please state them at length"
The man with the maps went right ont with
out attempting TO state treason the oner AMI
the merchant TRANQUILITY returned to his desk 10
await the next DetroH Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01
Chewing Live COaJs.

A brazier OF burning charcoal was brought In.
ana the charcoal famed into blaze. The sheik
with bis bare feet jumped upon it and stood
there for nearly minute the lurid flames curl
ing round them. The moment he got on the
sefpent-eafers rushed forward and filled their
mouths with red hot charcoal, which was again
ianned. the smell OF burning flesh becoming
poMerIul and sickening as they crunched the
gIoWng morsels- Live Goals are possibly the
antidote TO snakes after you have eaten them;
but the general effect OF all this strange diet
non fhe nerves % or s saUe a. powerful influence
who protested that they were unable TO wit
ness further horrors. man now stepped
forward, stripped to the waist with a skin
almost as fair as a Europeans His
face had none OF that expression OF fanatical in
sanity which characterized some OF his frater-
nifty, but was calm and somewhat common
place. The shelk reappeared armed with a
Shower OF larger dimensions than he had thrust
through the the, cheeks OF the first victims to the
and proposed TO run IL through the mans
throat from the front, bringing IL out at thu
nape OF his neck. At this there was general
scream OF horror and diSmay. In vain did the
shelk protest that the operation would be abSo
lutely painless and show us the fndurated spots
on the opposite sides OF the mans neck through
which the instrument was I'm the habit or pass
ing, while the man himself smiled with bland
expression OF disappointment at being deprived
OF pleasure 10 which he was apparently looking
forward. The repugnance OF some OF our party
was not to be overcome. and the sheik turned
with an expression OF contempt 10 make prepa.
iauonS Tor what was To follow. PuSnlnS the
same derviSh'S waist cloth down an inch or two.
he revealed n row OF cicatriceS which mad
semi-circle extending round his body. He then
drew a curved knife. about eight inches long and
nearly two broad. from sheath, and proposed
TO plunge ii to the hilt in his stomach. II Ind
short wooden handle about four inches in
ength. and there was no possibility OF tho
blade slipping back into the handle. But here
again lie was stopped by CRY OF horror
from the ladies. This time the man him self
earnestly joined his protestations 10 those
stake. as there were women on. the house-tops
who began to chatter, and general look OF dis
satisfaction on the part of the spectators In the
courtyard. / examined both the scars and the
knife. The former were thin. beautifully healed
lncis1ons, the latter sharp as razor and OF
the finest steel. l am very sorry that veracity
compels me to leave this most interesting ey-
pertinent to the readers Imagination. The
party had now made up their minds TO leave
the place. and seemed 10 have no other idea
than hurried escape from its precincts so we
made rather an ignominious exit leaving the
Sheik bewildered and somewhat indignant at
our pusillanimous conduct-Bldch,cood'S Mdgr-
zine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

WHAT NOT TO KIII.-The French Minister of
France has done a good deed In causing placard
to be posted, which it would be wise for citizens
OF all countries to have before their eyes, 1t tells
farmers sportsmen, boys and others what crea-
lures not to kill, as follows:
Hedgehog mostly on mice, small ro-
Dents slugs and grubS-animals hurtful to agrt-
culture Don't kill the hedgehog.
Toad-Farm assistant; he destroys twenty to
thirty insects per hour. Don't kill the toad.
Moie-Is continually destroying grubs, larvae.
palmer-worms and insects injurious to agricul-
ture. No trace of vegetation Is ever found In its
stomach. Don't kill the mole.
BirdS-Each department loses several millions
annually through insects. Birds are the only
ly They are the great caterpillar killers and ag-
ricultural assistants. Children, don't disturb
their nests.
Lady-bird-Never destroy, for they are the
best friends of farmers and horticulturistS and
their presence upon aph1s-rdden plants Is bene-
fetal
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
POLITICS IN FRANCE.

LONDON, Feb. 10, 1S79.-In the
French Chamber of Deputies General
Gresley, Minister of War, yesterday
declared that he would enforce the decree
of 1905, making the "MarseillAise" the
II .tional anthem. The committee on
the Press bill has been formed, with NJ.
Emile de Girardin as president. The
members or the committee agree that all
existing press laws should be abrogated
aud replaced by law based on the
broadest possible principles. The Daily
Ne,os' Paris correspondent, who is good
representative Of the opinion of the ad-
vanced section of the left, says it is
rumored that the report of the committee
on the acts of Ministry OF the 10th OF
May will present such crushing case
in favor of impeachment that the Minis
trv will be unable to preventive Chamber
of Deputies from voting it. A majority
of the special correspondents Of the
London papers, however, believe that II
will be rejected.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
ALARGE BARN BURNED.

On Thursday night the large barn of
Clement Riddle, near Paol, Chester
county, Pa, was set on fire and entirely
destroyed, together with all its conteuts
consisting of large quantities of hay,
grain, farming implements, etc. Besides
these there we're twenty-five head of
stock, viz, six horses, twelve COWS, six
steers, and one bull There were also
400 bushels of oats threshed and cleaned
ami ready tor market.
The flames were first discovered issui ng
from the roof by Mr.. Frank Fanis, the
tennant on the place, VINO at once pro-
ceeded TO the spot and attempted 10 get
out the cattle, but failed in his efforts, as
they were then down and the most of
them already suffocated, while Others
were writhing with pain and bello wing
In manner that was perfectly heart
reading.
The barn was nearly ne W, having been
built about three years ago on the site of
one that shared similar fate The fire
was undoubtedly the work Of an incen-
diary. The loss will be heavy, az there
was no insurance whatever upon the
stock and contents of the barn, while the
building itself was only partly insured.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
Cheap Telegraphing.

From the Phila. Times.
The testimony of PRESIDENT Green, of
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
given before the Railroad committee of
the Senate on Thursday, should convince
Congress of the imperative necessity of
just such legislation as he earnestly op-
posed. 1t is idle for Mr.. Green to assert
that telegraphing in this country IS not a
monopoly and that the field is open for
any party to occupy it. just the reverse
is the truth practically, and Mr.. Green's
appearance before the committee was to
defeat any enlargement of the privilege
of using wires for commercial and gener-
al purposes, which are now in complete
readiness for such uses by railway corpo-
rot
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
SECOND EDITION
From the N. Y. Tribune, Feb. IA.
ThurlmM ans Plan.
Its Consideration In Democratic Send
kOriu Gnucus- What lSennL0r R0nar,

Its Consideration In Democratic Send-
torid Caucus-Whdt Senator Bdydrd
Says.
The action taken by the Democratic
joint caucus on Monday night came in
for pretty thorough shifting at tho
Democratic Senatorial caucus this morn
ing.
As the subject new stands, the outcome
or the whole matter is more involved in
doubt than ever. Senator Bayard, who
Is the head and front of the rebellion
which has developed in the Senate, de-
clares that although all the other Demo-
cratic Senators shall vote in accordance
with the plan laid down ON Monday
night, he will lot He favors the repeal
Of the test oath and of the laws govern
ing the drawing of jurors and the ap-
pointment of supervisors and marshals,
and would vote for them when brought
up in legitimate way; but he will not
support them as riders upon appropria-
ton bills, nor indorse in any manner the
attempt to withhold the means for carry
ing GU the legitimate work Of the Gov
ernment. Senator Bayards speech was
the principal one made in the caucus to-
day.
Senator Thurman replied, but 1t was
noticed that his ardor had considerably
abated since Monday night. He had
never been a pronounced advocate Ofthe
repeal of the Election laws, but was most
earnest in support of the joint caucus
plans with regard to the test oath and the
drawing of juries.
Senator Vorhees was not in favor of
granting a cent of money to carry on the
Government until all the obnoxious laws
should be stricken from the statute book
Senator Morgan spoke vehemently in the
same strain.
A large majority of Democratic Sena-
tors, including several Southerners, are
strong supporters Of the position taken
by Senator Bayard, but there are iDdlca-
tions that most Of them will surrender
their convictions to party necessity if the
joint caucus plan should he adhered to by
the Democrats in the House.
The editorial article in the Washington
Post, double loaded, to-day, predicting
that if the conservatism Of Bayard is al
lowed to rule, tho next House will not be
Democratic, is known to represent the
sentiments Of Senator Thurman and bis
followers. The prediction Is based on an
alleged Republican programme to con-
vict seven Democratic mbers-elect of
fraud and imprison them.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
New Tribe OF Rod Men.

At Delmar, on Wednesday night, the
officers of the Great Council of Delaware
Improved Order of Red Men, instituted
new tribe-Sinepuxent, No. 16-with
twenty meIlbers. The new tribe is
located at Whtesville, eight miles from
Delmar, but will meet in the wigwam of
Wlcomico Tribe, of Delmar, until their
own wigwam is completed. The follow
ing chiefs were raised:
Prophet-Jssse L. Wells.
Sachem-Joseph G. White.
Senior Sagamore-M. II. Burlington.
Junior Sagamore-William p. Par
sons.
Chief OF Records n. White.
Keeper of Wampum-Benj. S. White.
At the close OF the proceedings the
Wilmington "warriors" were entertained
at fine oyster supper, given by the la
dies Of the town.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
Success in the stock Market

Few people understand how large for
tunes are amassed 30 rapidly in stock op-
erations. M essrs. Lawrence 81 Co., Bank
ers, N. T., have just published 1.-TWO un-
erring rules for success" and full details,
SO that any one can operate. Mailed free.
Their new combination system of dealing
in stocks is wonderfully profitable. BY
this method thousands of orders, in vari-
GUS sums, are pooled into one immense
capital, and co-operated as mighty
whole, thus securing to each shareholder
all the advantages of vast capital and best
skill. Profits divided every 80 days. Sl5
would make S75 profit, 500 would return
$1,000, or 10 per cent. on the stock in the
month, and so on, according to the mar
ket. A New York Fashion Edirress and
prominent newspaper correspondent,
made over 375 per cent profit on an In
vestment, Oct. 9th, 1873. Many others
are doing as well or better. Large or
small amounts can be used with equal
propertionate success by this system. All
kinds of stocks and bonds wanted. Gov
ernment bondssnpplied. Apply to Law
renee 81 Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange
Place, N. Y. City.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
PERSONAL.

Wendell Phillips has Cancelled his en-
gagement to lecture in Maine. His health
is poor.
Judge Freeman has decided that Con-
gressmen-elect are entitled to the frank
ing privilege.
Senator Rollins, of New Hampshire,
has bought Fort George Island, on the
Atlantic coast of Florida.
Judge Hilton has contributed q large
sum of money to he added to the race
prizes at Saratoga next summer.
Gem Albert Pike denies the report that
he is organizing the "Socssty of the Cac-
tus," for Mexican veterans.
Lord Houghton will bring a large par
ty, of distinguished Englishmen and their
families ovei to visit America next sum-
mer.
Wade Hampton left Columbia ON
Thursday on visit to the Lowndes plan
tations, at Combabee Ferry, in Colleton
county.
When Ex- Governor Fenton's daugh-
terwas presented at the Vatican last
month, the Pope conversed fuently in
the English tongue.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
Interesting EntertainInent e mt.

At School No. 1, yesterday, under the
auspices of the public school teachers,
Mr.. j. G. G. Redington, of New York
gave exhibitions of the telephone, phon-
ograph and microphone. Under his
skillful manipulate the telephone
transmitted all kinds Of sounds, the
photograph laughed, sang and chatted,
while the microphone caught up the
slightest sounds and intensified them
irto distinct noises. BY the latter in
slrument the tapping of a match on the
floor in the third story was distinctly
heard by the audience in the room be-
low. The exhibition was accompanied
by lucid description of these wonderful
inventions, and a comprehensive expla-
nation of the scientific principles upon
which they are constructed. The lee
turer also gave graphic account of the
life and scientific exploits of the wonder
full inventor, Thomas A. Edison. The
entertainment was enjoyed by as large
an audience as the room would hold, and
all went away highly pleased. The
teachers of the public schools have given
number of very enjoyable entertain
ments at No. l school, and deserve credit
for their judicious selections of subjects
and speakers.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
The PhOnOgraph and Tele
phone.

On Wednesday next the wonderful
phonograph and telephone will be ex
hibited at the Grand Opera House, fol
the benefit of Mt. Salem N. E, Church
A matinee for the benefit of the children
will be given in the afternoon, at which
the price Of admission will be ~ cents
in the evening rs cents will be charged
The instruments will be fully explained
by competent lecturer, and the enter
tainm-nt will be made both pleasant ant
Instructive. 1t is sincerely hoped tina
the Opera House will be crowded botl
lafternoon and evening.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
"a Celebrated Case.,,

On Saturday evening next the Union
Square Theatre Company under the
management of Mr.. John d. Mishler,
will appear at the Grand Opera House,
this city, performing Celebrated Case.
The cast Is a very strong one, and the
play will be mounted with appropriate
scenery which the company carry with
them. In order to meet the demands of
the times, the manager has reduced the
price of admission as follows: Down
stairs 90 cents, balcony 50 cents, no extra
charge for reserved seats, which can be
procured at G. f. Thomas & Co., three
DAYS in advance.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
Brief Locals.

There will be an election in Pennsyl
vania on Tuesday next, for minor Of
ficers
The pale grayish tint of green now in
style Is called "roseau."
Call it Polo as you may, it still remain
plain "shinny" all the same.
Adams & Bro, have commenced the
work Of remodeling their new store, No
6O4 Market street.
DR.. Gallagher, the dentist, No. 835
Market street.
wilmington will be well supplied with
ice next summer.
Order your sale bi lis at the GAZETTE
job office.
The Washington Fire Company's ball
takes place on next Friday night at the
Opera House.
Miss Mary Anderson appears at the
Opera House on March 9TH.
There will be a phonograph and tele-
phone concert at the Grand Opera House
on next Wednesday afternoon and even
ing, for the benefit of Mt. Salem church
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
WILL NOT TAKE BONDS.

During the last few weeks persons in
this city, who have purchased the new
four per cent Government bonds and
other securities, have taken them to the
banks to have them left on special de-
posit, for safe-keeping. The banks how
ever, are declining to receive them. as
in the case of the recent Kensington
bank robbery the Courts decided that
the bank was responsible for these spe-
cial deposits. Previously the banks had
no objection to thus accommodating
their patrons, but they do not care to
continue this accommodation at their
own risk.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
Her Majesty's snip 'sPlnafore. -
The Fireside Companion, No. 592 (aoith
lSupplementl. Issued Eebrn1r.u Is.

The Fireside Companion, No. 592 (acith
Supplement), Issued February Is.
The Supplement Will contain-complete
the comic opera. H. M. y. "Pina lore, }"
now SO popular In every town and village
all over the country.
No. 69s of the FIREsIDE COMPANION
will contain the opening chapters of the
new story. called
THE BANKERS DAUGHTER.
founded upon the popular play OF the
same name new running at the Union
Square Theater, New York. 1t will also
contain the first installment of James
Payn's new story,
UNDER ONE ROOF.
The words and NJ usic of some popular
Song or Ballad Is given away with every
number of the paper. THE FIREsIDE
COMPANION Is for sale by all lie ewsdeal-
ers. The subscription price is three dol
lars year. Address,
GEORGE MUNRO, Publisher,
II to q Vandewater St., N. Y.
p. o. Box 1851. febl6-2t*
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
TEAM RECOVERED.

The horse and wagon, which were
abandoned on Thursday morning ,on Mr.
Foreman's land, near toll-gate No, l.. on
the Newport pike, by three men, has
been recovered by Mr.. William Polk, of
Odessa, from whom it was stolen on the
night of the 18th inst. On the same night
the store of Mr.. Armstrong was entered
and robbed of quantity of goods, and
there is little doubt that the same par
ties who had the team in charge were
the ones who entered Mr.. Armstrong; 8
store.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
fgn TelegraphIc Summary

proposition to assinilate the Irish
- franchise TO those of England
o'Iand was defeated by the Brit
n'e OF Commons.-England and
VIII send medical experts to in
We The Russian plaRue.-Italy is
heken on account of q posi- BILE
|oh oi the plague-Measures are
Red to simplify the situation at
|ool as to cattle importations.-
'oF'deneral Csmpoell Marquis OF
opelea the Dominion Parliament
ay, rnncess Louise occupied a
u MN on the throne.-The Fen.
say IS TO be released. A thou
''ol' have been made homeless
ecyA' hres in Switzerland-Unit-
V0Asul NJ osby has arrived at
''' anu lift for Hong Kong.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
RUNNING AFTER A TRAIN.

This morning while passenger on the
Baltimore mail south was engaged in
eating his breakfast at the depot restau-
rant, the train moved off, and before the
passenger was aware of the fact the last
car was at French street. The gentle
man upon learning the fact started after
the train, and the hind brakeman seeing
a gentleman in pursuit of the trai n pulled
the bell rope for the engineer to stop, but
no attention was paid to the command,
and the tram continued on. After run
ming TO Orange street the gentleman gave
up all hopes to catch the train.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
HE NE YER TRAVELLED.

MR.. RICHARD JONES, aged 70, resid-
ing near Henderson, Carolina Co., Nd,
was never beyond the limits of this penin-
sula in his life. His most extended visit
from his domicil was in 1888, when he
visited Wilmington. He never rode on a
steam car, a steamboat or in . puolic
conveyance of any kind. He 10 now hale
and hearty and bids fair to live for years
to come.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
LOOK OUT FOR YOUR NOTES

The 22nd of February is a week of, but
it will be well for those having notes fall
ing due on that day to remember that
they must attend to them the day previ-
Gus Friday next as the 22d is a legal
holiday in this State. An observance of
this suggestion may prevent some un-
pleasant protests.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15

MR. HAYES used such beautiful lam
guage in that letter of oongratalation to
Collector Merritt that good many peo-
pie would like to see him try his hand on
an epistle to Postmaster Badger, of New
Orleans, who has celebrated his nomina-
ton for Collectorship by going into the
campaign business on grand scale.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-15
PERSONAL.

Mr.. James Black, who has been con-
nected with the Jackson & Sharp Co.,
for a number of years, has severed his
connection with that company and will,
in a short time, enter the grocery busi-
ness in Baltimore. He Will make the
third Wilmingtonian who has engaged
in the grocery trade in that city.