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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

OUR WATER SUPPLY.-The subcommittee of
the Senate committee on the District of Colum-
bia have agreed upon plan for the improve
ment of the water supply of Washington, and
they will report it to the full committee next
Saturday.
Mr.. WEBB HAYES returned to the city las
night He accompanied Mrs. Hayes and Mrs
Andrews to New York. The two ladies stopped
over In New Jersey to visit friends on their wa
hack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

nESIRABLE GOODS. = Beautiful Solid
HJ,. TX Walnut .,. Stands, 81; .sl25 to S2; Solid
namented Solid Walnut side and Corner Brackets; a
Clock oG II Brackets Statuary Brackets. Slipper and
81; Children,s Cane seat Rockers and High Chairs,
81; Ladies' Low Sewing Chairs, 81 Lovely Bou-
Bohemian Glass Vases. in all possible Styles from
l2Hc. to 81 each Majohca Goods Of all kinds, from
Cabinet Picture Frames, 50c. each; Solid Walnut
Frames, SOC; up; Engraved Frames. 25c. up; Six
Tablespoons or Forks, 81 Silver plated Castors
hree or FIVE bottle), Butter Dishes Pickle Stands,
Spoon Holders, Mugs, Goblets, &C., 81 each; Six
Solid Steel Knives and Six Steel Forks, honest
goods, for 81; Six Ivory Handle Knives 81. so.
Our 81 Framed Statuary and our So large imported
Chromos are ahead of anything else.
Please call and see
NEW GOODS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
which we are now opening:
B. SILVERBERG,
S1S Seventh street,
now Near Penna. avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

GOING TO PHILADELPHIA TO GREET GRANT
Senator Cameron and others are engaged In q
movement to have both Houses of Congress ad-
l0urn for several days, when Gen. Grant visits
Philadelphia, in order that the members may
ATTEND the grand reception there. Every Sena-
tor who has been approached with the pr0posI-
ton readily agreed to Il, and no doubt both
Houses viii adjourn for that occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04
THE EVENING STAR.
News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev.
enue, 1884,, ,ss1. rs; customs. s452, ,2O3.36.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

How He MADE ECONOMY TREMBLE.-Many
years ago we knew a mana good-natured,
harum-scarum old sailor-whO, though an In
veterate smoker and even more fmprovident
than the average OF his class. was great hand
to save in the expenditure of matches. He would
saw some other smoker preparing to light up.
when he would stand by to get light himself;
and II the two pipes were successfully kindled
with the one match he would exultingly re-
mark, L say, matey, amt this maxim economy
tremble!" Then when Saturday night came he
would go on a spree and spend as much money
In whisky as would have Kept him in matches
for a year.-[T'ortSnlO'tth IN. H.) Chronicle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04
TAYLOR & HUFTY,
nov29-lm 933 PENNSYLVANIA arenue.

NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING
IN HOLIDAYS.
We are receiving large variety Of neat and use
own importation. consisting of Portfolios, Glove
and Handkerchief Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Graphic
Cigar Cases, Desks Work Boxes, Dressing Cases,
Bronze 1nkstands, finely carved Ivory and Wood
Paper Cutters, &c.
Paper Cutters and Canvas Covered Books for
VIM. BALLANTYNE q SON,
noy26 1873 7tt street n.tc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN BRADFORD, PA.-A
John Ready, young man who came from Buf-
falo short time ago, has been living with
Carrie Mill, notorious woman, formerly of
P1ttsburg, whence she was brought by one Ben
Hogan, who abandoned her. She sued Hogan
and broke up his business. Ready became in
sanely jealous of her, and while she was sick In
her room, yesterday, Ready, flushed with liquor,
prescription which he said would help her.
While she was reading it, being at the time
propped up in bed with pillows, Ready drew a
mouth. She screamed and threw herself upon
the floor, and the desperate man then placedthe
pistol to his head and pulled the trigger, but the
pistol missed fire. He again pulled the trigger,
He made an effort to fire again at his mistress,
but fell. He then turned the pistol once more
to his own head and fired. the bullet entering
assistance arrived. The woman was found not
seriously hurt, but the man died In two hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

CALLED ON THE PREsTDENT.-Secretary Evarts
and Sir Edward Thornton called in company on
President Hayes this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

CoNGRATULATING THE CZAR.-Secretary Evarts
has telegraphed to the Gar of Russia the Prest-
dents congratulations at his escape from at
tempted assassination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

OUH STUCK =,
CHINA, GLASS
CROCKERY WARE nj
MANTEL ORNAMENTS,
PLATED GOODS, CUTLERY, -
AND OTHER
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES.
is now complete and is being offered at
REDUCED PRICES
J. w. BOTELER L. BRO.
IMPORTERS OF CHINA, GLASS, &C.,
moves 09S D. mae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

SILKS AND VELvETs.-Bret Harte, q. s. COM
mercial agent at Crefeld, Germany, in his dis
patch to the department of state dated Sept.
30th, 1879, transmits his annual report of the
trade in his district. The chief productions are
silks and velvets. There has been great in
crease in the manufacture and sale of these
goods, owing mainly to the returning prosperity
OF the United States The trade with England
has fallen of. Velvets having again come into
fashion, and demand for them has been create
than the supply. There was a great advance in
raw silks in the months of May and June, but
since June there has been a continuous decline.
The new German tariff, which goes into effec
the list OF January, 1880, meets with some objec
to ms from the chamber OF commerce.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Surgeon II. j. Babin to the
Marion to relieve Surgeon E. s. Bogert, who /,
ordered to the marine barracks at New York
Surgeon j. r. Tryon, from the vandalia on the
reporting OF Surgeon Wtnslow. and will pro-
ceed home and await orders. Surgeon g. r
Winslow to the vandalia. Surgeon Il. V. Beau
mont, from the Marion and wait orders Lieut.
Theodore Porter, from duty at experimental
battery Annapolis. Md, on the reporting of his
relief, Lieut.. A. v. Waddams The leave granted
Passed Assistant Surgeon P. M. Rixey is ex-
tended Two weeks.
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THE EVENING STAR.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

m - SPECIAL SERvICE.-At the service at st.
strtets n. w. THIS EVENING at 80 o'clock, the
Bishops OF North Carolina viii be in attendance and
make addresses. The public are corelaily invited
tn be ININSant. It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-04

SENATOR DAVIS, of Illinois, left his home
(Bloomington) to-day for Washington, and vii
arrive here Saturday.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09
CONSUuPTlON C1JWED.

An old physician. retired from practice having
had placed in his hands by East India missionary
the formula Of a simple vegetable remedy, for the
speedy and permanent cure for consumption, bron-
cits. catarrh. asthma and all throat and lung af.
fectons, also positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of
eases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and de-
sire to relieve human suffering will send, free of
charge to all who desire it, this recipe, with full d
rcctions for preparing and using in German, French
or English. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper. W. W. Sherar, Ii9 Powers
Block, Rochester New York. 4w
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

liza young squirt at Highland, who imagincs that
he is star in the literary armament, writes smart
letter. asking whether consider it gcntlemanly to
'.give away" a correspondent, and expose him. We
here state the ease, and will let the public judge
This young buck, unsolicited sent some items re-
Gently in which he took occasion to Ego for eiti-
zen, by inuendo, but plainly that ut once knew
who was meant, and that the fling was spteful. We
inserted his items, emitting that one and never men,
toned the circumstance to another person. But he
could not keep it to himself but told persons at
Highland what good thing he had got off. 1t came
to the ears Of the gentleman who had been assailed
by him, who wrote us, telling just what the item
contained and requesting to send him the original
copy. lie knew it well, that it must have come
from the writer himself. We replied, that as we had
not published the item, it got no circulation from u.s.
and we did not think he had right to the original
copy that had not even told of such an item but
that he had got the through the writer's own
leakage, they must fight it out That's all there
in it. The young blood while giving lectures on gen.
tility, should remember that it falls far short of
gentleman to assail citizen in an anonymous com
munication, and try to get editor to assume the
blame, by circulating it.
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Deniph.n Details.

This is the time Of year when will rest his
feet upon the store stoves and tell how he used to
work for fhirtyfve cents day; while his wife and
children ut home, cuttin. wood and tending the
stock.
wood yard is kept by Steve Jet, who will supply
wood at moderate prices.
Albert Cures injuries from freezing excel all that
have been reported. Fortunately, his impediments
have been removed, and he is now able for duty I'VE
never heard them called ..impediments- before.-Il
Last week, two ladies in town, for the pur-
pose Of organizing Good Templars' Association.
For various reasons. their mission was postponed un
til the Goth of this month, when they will he here
again. for the same purpose. We hope they may be
successful, it will he of pleasure and
tertanment and will, if lived up to. bring harmony
and contentment where it has formerly been discor
and wransling and thus some mild people from
the cutting remarks and criticisms Of more temper
ate class.
Thomas Iansan has been buying hogs, at -. 10 per
hundred
Miss Belle Quinn. of Weston. No., is visiting her
friends and relatives in Doniphan. Her visits are Of
yearly intervals, and she has many friends here who
glad 10 sec her and give her n cordial vel
come.
Many people pleased to see The Chief catching
up it is anxously awaited We hope it will
soon meet ON its regular day.
Merchants should be consideratc about posting
tees that they keep buckwheat flour. tcauses
of our hoary men to have a Retrospective view.
IL there is anything that will create contention in
family. dnang this cold weather. it is the question
to who shall get up in the morning and make the
fires.
We hope the readers of The Chief will not lie dis
appointed if there is deficiency in the general inter
eat of cur writings, during these uneventul times
We will, with pleasure, report all interesting news
that we can obtain but times very dull now aud
We must bo governed accordingly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09
SHOCKS
Brenner Items.

This has been very dull week for gathering items
The hog trade seems to be quite dull now, most
farmers having sold and shipped.
Mr.. Green adjourned, ON account of cold weather.
VIM. MeLin has sold part Of his interest in McI.in
Hagamans Addition, and rented the remainder
ard has retired from business for WHILE to take
little recreation.
j. b. is looking around to II it is worth while to
make any change in the herd law If the law becomes
null and void he will introduce q bill to make an ap-
preparation TO pay for the fences that have been
burned, this winter.
NJ V. Iargis has taken in another boar,ler that has
no teeth and still he intends to keep him twenty one
years, if he will stay
There was a collision here, the other day. two en-
sines trying to butt each other off the track No great
harm heard of yet.
This place stands badly in need of another ncwspa-
per- There is plenty ready to stand ut the head of
the column in the capacity of editor and proprietor
even il one issue should close the enterprise
lawyer from the town of Petersburg contemplates
sticking ont his single here II takes two to quarrel;
SO we will he like hen with one chicken if he comes
MAX,
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LeOna Items.
CLOD-HOPPEI

DIR. lays went out hunting, last Friday. He say.
it was a little Sharp.
We were much pleased to shake hands with oul
CID friend, l.. II. Smith. He is teaching at Robinson
and reports a full school, and good time. Lew i,
what is called ladies man.
Mrs. b. +. Smith is quite low, Mt present writing
W. NJ Magee is also very i'll.
Angstad had fat thing, last week.
Trouble commenced in the Duchn District, on Mon
day. Also in the Leona District.
Almost cold enough to freeze
Bob Ramsay, bully old Bob, has returned from Os
borne County. He will rustieate on Prof Babcock's
farm, the coming year, he informed us.
Hogs coming in, till you can't rest
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09
WHILE THE GRAVE RORRERS

Of the East shocking the world by their CHASTITY
work, in the West the grave of the coughing con-
sumptve is cheated Of its victim by the timely of
that never fang remedy, browns Cough Bal.
sam. This Balsam does not stupefy with opiates,
but produces easy expectoration and assists
her efforts TO cure herself Donot neglect that cough
until it is too late Every delay lessons the chance of
recovery. For clearing and strengthening the voice
use Browns Tar Troches once, and you will use
no others.
Physicians who have tried Browns Arntca
Salve for removing Inflammation and curing old
sores. cuts, burns. bruises piles, and eyes, pro-
nounce it the most wonderful healing remedy Of the
age.
All of Browns Remedies for Diseases of the West
for sale by c. b. Bickford g. Co., and d. C. Sinclair
Troy; Ang. Miller Wathena, and all dealers in med
iciues in Dominican County
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Now for Bargains!

am now closing out my entire stock of Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps Clothing, and In fact, most of
my stock in the dry goods line, ut cost. Prints, 5
cents yard; the best Of wagons only $50; and all
goods in proportion.
All who are indebted to me on old account, are
earnestly notified to call and settle without delay.
Slightly changing the subject all persons pos
itvely forbidden shooting or trapping quail ON any
lands belonging to me- W. ID. RlrrEr.
Severance, Dec. H. 1873
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Settle Ini

All persons knowing themselves indebted to John
lIagg. Severance Kansas, hereby notified to call
and settle the same by cash note, on or before
January sth, 1879.
All accounts remaining unpaid at that date will be
placed in the hands of the proper officers for collec-
ton.
Boots and Shoes at cost, for cash,
have also five acres pf very fne timbered land,
lying between Ryan's Station and Severance which
will sell cheap for cash JOHN HAGG.
SEVERANCE, KAN. December 49, 1873 Ijau2.9w.
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VAN BUSKIRK&MOR
TO REDUCE STOCK.

We offer, for the next 80 days, goods
at exceedingly low figures; in fact,
pretty near everything at cost, or less
than cost.
Being OverstOcked in clothing, we
willsell it regardless Of cost, and at less
figures than the same goods can be
bought at st. Joe or Atclison. No
ha@5ng, but fact, which You have
only to call and price to find out.
A few Overcoats left, at Your own
price-from SO up.
All we want is for you to come into
the store, if YOU waut goods, and we
guarantee to sell to you at prices
which cannot fail TO please.
All those knowing themselves in
debted to us, will please step forward
now, and settle up.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

HILLS MANUAL OF BUSINESS FORMS AND GaIpE No
CORRECT WRITING This is the title of new work
now being presented for the patronage of the people
Of Northern Kansas, Southern Nebraska, and North.
western Missouri 1t is an encyclopedias in itself
containing information upon every possible subject
that the business citizen need to be posted in
Among other subjects it gives complete instructions
in the following matters that interest everybody =
Penmanship; Shorthand Writings; Composition,
Punctuation Capital Letters; Dictionary Of Synon:
yns, containing II 900 of the principal words in
the English language; Letter-writing and Notes of
instruction; Commercial and Legal Business Forms !;
Interest Tables; bookkeeping; the State Laws re-
lating to Interest, Usury, Laws of Limitation E1-
emption Laws, &C.. Tables of Reference, containing
tables and statistics relating to almost everything
person could wish to know Laws of Etiquette; How
to Collect Debt Form of Constitution and By
Laws for any society organization How to organ
ize public meetings, draft resolutions, etc.; Public
Meeting Rules How to Write for Newspapers; Al
phabets Language of Flowers; ProofReading;
Sign Punctuation, Epitaphs and Engraving; How to
Write Poetry, &c, &c, &c. These arc but portion
of the subjects condensed into 35 large pages
making book that everybody needs, and offered at
a price within the reach of nearly every one.
A. II. Miller the agent for the sale of this work, is
now canvassing Troy and vicinity and will visit all
parts of the County, giving all opportunity to sub
scribe.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

rY"A stitch in time nine is not more true in
mending clothes than in getting farm stock through
the winter. An economical and sure help is Uncle
Sans Condition Powder it restores the sick strength
ems the weak improves the appetite and will keep the
stock in thriving condition. for it supple. the yaiued
qualities in grass. Sold " c. u hokiosd & Co. and
n, &, siaciaif, Trey; Aug. Miller, wathena.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

u DIR. j. s. Long finished bis services County
Commissioner, Tuesday evening. 1t is an Office in
which il is easier to mako enemies than friends. A
Commissioner receives full blame for everything that
is not satisfactory, and little credit for doing well
But DIR. Long has watched the interests of hiz
constituents, and has stood mp for what he believed
to be right. He is of the Old Guard Republicans
OF Iowa Township.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

II sort Of travelling theatre, partaking largely
Of the "Ngger Show, advertised to hold forth
the Court House, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Friday evening, nobody went; and Saturday evening,
they took in about g. Yet they played to that g
worth Of spectators until almost ii O'Clock. Their
expenses for license, Court House, fuel, lights &C..
were from so to SIS to soy nothing of their hotel
penscs They left, with the impression that Troy is
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09
. .:...s :: LITERATURE. ART q SONG,

acknowledged the kshes Raresf aud Haadsosszf Bsok
Snet issne from the American Press combining Poetry
nisaones biographies. Esaays, Anecdotes and Mnsic
Magneaeeaaey 1HuseraSea. with ever AO0 Rn.
Aseytnas. beautiful Steel EesEaving presented gra-
=. % sssn sueseri6sr 4ke work should be in every
ders for the Holidays Extra Inducements 70 conpstent
Agents Write at once foe terms and territory
slnov. j. IT, CHAMBERS & co. st Iouis Mo-
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Adlninistratrix's Notice.

Est1te OF Ezra n Aver, deceased
NOTICE Is hereby given that ON the ,eth Ia. ~ ~
Sember ls1s was appointed By The Prr.f "a en-
o. DonphSs Connfy kansas Administrators n m. Ests
ol Hssa aver deceased, late Of said County. All
indebted 70 aid Estate yin make payent 10 The
and those holding claims against The sams
County Kauxa. for aiowance within one xs. s M
~. az e.srs or the aa'ae may be pfecludsd from
TIRE year. the sane VIII be forc.er barred
peeenber ~ is7a.
December %. 1s7s-3w. D.. - a
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Townsend, Wyatt & Co,
80 Felix Street.
st. Joseph. Mo.
Oct. it'll Jan. L.
CIDER VINEGAR

He WAS Nor a PRoruET.-It is said that when
Greenbacks were first made lesal-tender private
banker ON Broadway, New York. framed one of m,
first issues and surrounded it with border of deer,
mourning, beneath which he wrote this epitaph asa
cred to the memory of departed value. The person
Is not yet born who will this redeemed The
note was taken down on Thursday last and il is now
IN the possession of the Government having becn r,
deemed in gold. The banker evidently got his IDEAS
from Democrats of the Pendeton school, no declared
that the Greenback was sent forth like Cain with
brand OF shame stamped on its brow lie was not
prophet.
~ The hrst Italian opera ever sung in the Cnited
states was I'll Barbiere' with Malibran i'm the lend
York, in 1875. "
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

z Next Monday, the newly elected County Of
fcers will enter upon their official duties. The changes
will he, Mr. Hcatley taking the County Attorneys
Office in place of Mr.. Armstrong. f. ]. Close entering
the District Clerks Office, in place Of Frank Brown,
I'd Hesney sueeee'ling Mr.. Rose, County Superin-
teudent, and Mr.. shalsky Succeeding DE-. long, as
County Commissioner for the First District.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09

IT As barber, J. ]. Johnston is earnest and
forcibIe. though Mt times, when he forgets himself
and imasines that he is arresting man, be bears
down little heavily. Bu. you can always bet. that
if the razor doesn't break. the beard has to come,
even IL it must come mp by the roots.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
kxrRA SPECIAL NOTICE.
Testimony of Rev. P. B. Wiles, coviugton, ~.
Smiths Tonic Syrup,
The Ress and Safest Remedy fer Chilts aaa
Fever, Or Fever aad Asae.

The Best and ssfe.s Remedy fer Chiiis asa
Fever, or Fever asd Asse.
CONVICTION, Ky, May p.
There s.s not been for many years. in this country
such a seassai complaint about chills and FEVER
This depressing disease is now prevailing IN many
portions Of Ksa.seky and elsewhere where the peo-
pile have long s<st themselves that they wore Ell
tirely exempt from its Influence. To those who are
thus afflicted, we wish to recommend Smiths Tome
Syrup. believing it to he the very best remedy ex-
sant Every one we have heard sfu.ing it, pronoune-
- Npon it in the very highest terms We have late
" a.s6 it in our family with marked success. The
ingredients sre simple and the Tonic ran be used
freely without any defrimrnt to the constitution what
ever. If the directions which always accompany ev
cry bottle are carefully followed it will is nine ca
of ten result in permanent cure, whether the
disease be of long short standing.
We take pleasure in recommending this taedicine
80 ths subjects of this disease everywhere, sincerely
believing that the use of it will verify every wcrd We
say p. b. WiLES.
For sale by C. b. Bickford & Co., Troy, Kansas
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: ~ drunken man and dog have gops ,nrsas;,
the big glass in Bckforis store front, smashing 1t
to flinders. but receiving no injury themselves liza
man Of some account should undertake it, very likely
he you'd be killed in the attempt. We shall not
try il.
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p Illustrated Marriage Guide, go pages, cloth
and gilt biading 50 cents; same in paper cover %
tents. Manhood, 10 cents; Wonanhood, 10 cents;
Pamphlet, ) cents-secunnsy sealed. by mail Send
money postage stamps. Dr. WHITTIER the great
specialist Gil St Charles Street. 81. Louis. Mo,