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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
The New Water Rates.

WASHINGTON, June 21st, 1879
Mr. Edit0r:-In looking over the article on
"The New Water Rates." notice In the latter
part OF said article the following: "And
II has been finally concluded TO base the water
rent upon the assessed valuation OF the houses
or improvements, not embracing the value of
the land, as this is deemed entirely irrelevant
TO the water supply. 1t Is probable
that the minimum rate will be fixed at So
Now, Mr. Editor. this arrangement may be
considered equitable provided the owner OF the
house can get water in the second story; but
suppose the water falls TO .'put In an appear
ance" afterI O'Clock q. m, and cannot be FAXED
to flow again until after p. M? Where Is the
equity In taxing the owner Of such property
presumfng 1t 10 be assessed at s., O00-at
higher rate than another owner. more fOrtu-
naIely situated with regard to flow OF water
whose property Is only assessed at 81 500?
There Is only one lust method of settling this
evoked question" Let those who are favored
with the b-st supply OF water and use the most
pay the increased tax, no matter IL they oc-
cupy one story building, and those who fail
to receive a fair supply OF water pay the lighter
tax, whether they live In one or three-stOried
house. In my own case / have bath tub and
wash basin On the second floor, which are OF no
use TO my family after ! O'Clock a. M until
$50 p. m. On the ground floor Is the water
closet and hydrant, and the fiow from the latter
Is so feeble during the day that can 20 to the
pump, one square distant, and return with
water before the bucket would be filled from
The hydrant. Surely the Commissioners do not
mean TO increase the water rent On such unfor-
tunate individuals as myself; II Sd can see no
equity In sucn procedure. Nc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
Dangers OF the Bicycle Immaglnary.

Dangers OF the Bicycle Immaginary.
Edsi0r Star:-In answer to the article in t. IL
STAR OF the 18th inst, entitled Dangers of the
Bicycle" would like to state that 1t has always
been the intention Of the Bicycle Club Of this
city to make such laws to govern its members
as experience teaches them Is best. The reason
that resolution introducing the bell, as sug-
gested and as Is the custom of the two hundred
clubs In London, England, has not been adopt
ed before, Is because the sounding OF sucn an
alarm has many objections as well as apparent
advantages. 1t is the opinion OF all riders OF
the iron Steed that In many cases IL Is pest CnaI
persons crossing the street should not know OF
their approach, as there are then two minds 10
be consulted, and often confusion results. Ine
bicyclist must know exactly where II Is best
to r1ln. as IL accident occurs he will suf1er
more than the party possibly can who is crossing.
But when children run into the street atmleSSly,
las they are allowed to do more In this than
any other city, and when least expected,
warning should be given, as also at all I'M
portant crossings. person passed unexpect-
eddy by one Of these nO1SeleSS Steed5 naturally
starts and thinks what a narrow escape he had,
when In reality his safety had been provided for
by the foresight Of the rider many minutes
before. II persons upon the approach OF the
bicycle would keep straight on and not falter,
they would incur no risk whatever. 1t Is con-
ceded by all that the use OF the bicycle Is
necessity to persons OF Sedentary occupations,
combining, as 1t does, every healthful influence
for mind and body, and Is sincerely hoped no
accident Will occur through the thoughtlessness
of pedestrians, and that prejudice Will not be
allowed to grow In the minds OF the public
against the bicycle because Of unfamiliarity
with its presence In our streets.
py n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

STRANGE FINALE OF AN ELoPEMKNT.-We hear
Clair county recently. The young gent was
aged about is and the young lady about IA
years. Fearing parental opposition they took
matters into their own hands and started out
on foot for this county. The fathers OF the run
Always made pursuit and overlook them In the
neighbOrhoOd Of Pelham on the second day of
their flight. Procuring marriage license and
calling In the services Of q magistrate, the old
gentlemen proceeded at once to have the young
folks united In marriage. They then took them
up behind them on their horses, each father
taking his child, and returned home with the
wanderers.-IShe tAla.) Sentinel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

az "A Dutch judge, on conviction OF a culprit
for having four wives, d0ctded:-"He hash hun.
tshment blenty; 1 lifs init one!"
e~"Yes, Agnes, I'm going to have cream.
colored summer silk, provided pa doesn't veto
the appropriation ma has passed"
II The mosquitoes have appointed all their
committees Tor the summer session, and Will
soon present their bills, which can't be vetoed
[RCston Advertiser.
" England has succeeded in beating Parole
by loading him down, ana she might perhaps,
beat Hanlan II she forced b m to row with Sena.
!or David Davis u The snell as coxswatn.- Bos
TN Poet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

"CoNEY ISLAND" says a western newspaper,
sis what has robbed Central Park. BY the
Elevated railroad ii costs the average New
Yorker 20 cents to reach Central Park and re-
turn. 1t costs Is cents to go to and come from
ence, for he has his choice of going or coming
by steamboat or by rail, and he gets out OF the
city smoke, breatheS the free air of the water.
sees the vessels under sail, has all the benefits
that come from bracing ride on the water,
with lts accompanying pure air and pleasant
sensations. NO streeLcar line can compete
New York has, offers no attractions that can
compare with sandy beach and q water view.
In spite OF distance and increased fare Man
haitian beach Will be New York's best and most
popular park"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

IN THE Coil OF A SMAKK.-A few days ago Mr..
George Cornell, living on Snake Hin, In the
town OF New Windsor, N Y, went walking over
Mr.. Cornell had got some distance ahead of the
child, ana suddenly he heard him scream. Mr..
Cornell ran back to the boy and found that
around the little fellows leg. 1t Is supposed
that the boy unconsciously stepped upon the
snake and that the reptile had wound himself
the head of the snake with stones until he
killed him. 1t measured four feet six inches In
length.-(R Rochester Express.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

eEThe brewers In conventional st. Louis de-
claIed that malt beverages are conducive 10
temp erance. VIII somebody help the the tenn
perance cause by rolling barrel OF ale into or
celar7-Phiia. Chronicle Herald.
tB-A large package OF love letters from the
Rev. W. j. Park 70 married woman has been
discovered a. Canton, Ohio, and the in0i screet
clere lyman has consequently been expelled from
the pastor ate OF Presbyterian church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

tE-The monument to Gen. John B. Wads.
WORTH who was killed In one of the battles of the
Wilderness, was unveiled at Spr1ngvtlle, near
Buffalo, N. Y, Tuesday with imposing Ma.
sonic ceremonies. =
II Country doctor to the bereavHd widow of
a late member OF the Georgia Legislature: 81
cannot tell how panied was to hear that your
husband had gone to heaven. We were bosom
friends, but now we shall never meet again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28

"The play was at its height In the card
room OF awell-known club, and from distant
corner was heard:-"We are two to two"
player at an adjoining table. No wonder that q
German present nkened our language to q
French hOrn.-fJMdy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
Done Like the Smell.

Mr.. EdtOr:-The residents In the neighbor-
hood OF j, K, Myrtle and adjoining streets are
SUFFERING from the sickening stencil which
and disease-ladened street material at the cor.
ner OF and North Capitol streets. Day and
night the dull, heavy, slckening odor loads the
and fastens itself upon clothing, and must
inevitably lead TO sickness and disease. unless
soon removed. The entire neighborhood Ioin
In calling the prompt attention Of our health
authorities to this nuisance, which has evil
IDENTITY established itself In this location by
erecting permanent works. n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
The Neglected Condition Of III Street
Northeast.

EdatoT Stdf:-1s not the neglected condition OF
IL street northeast fit subject for considera-
ton by the proper authorities? Whether 1t is
the Commissioners as body, the Engineer
commissioner singly, or his immediate lleuten-
ant assistants / cannot definitely ascertain.
body Is, as business proposition, "a favorite
expression OF Governor Shepherd) self-evldent
and conclusive. Within three years prior to
1879 fully two hundred neat little dwellings
were built north OF Maryland avenue and east
or TN street east, and many more were in
course OF erection when the ..broad and com
prenenslve system or Improvements" took in
Fl street and DESTROYED its elegant gravel road
way and substituted therefore the second hand
rough blue stone that had been Condemned as
unnt LOT use on 9th and and + streets'n north
west. III huge stone wall had been bnilr across
the street at either end a more enectual check
would not have been given to the growth OF the
entlre northeastern section. Why Is IL that
some OF our business men do not make An ef
fort TO have the stones removed and passabie
carr1ageWay restored? NOKrHEAST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
The Dog Barking Nuisance.

Editor Star One singular feature of the dog
barking nuisance, to which the attention of the
people has lately been directed by letters In
THE STAR, is the utter silence on the part OF the
owners Of the noisy QuadrupedS. So far, not
one OF them has come forward to IN antain his
right to keep and protect his sleep-murdering
ours, or to vindicate the quiet and reserved
mann erS OF his animals. The owners are silent
If their dogs are not. But do not for moment
sir, imagine that these persons are troubled by
any qualms OF conscience in the matter, or are
ashamed before their fellow men for the wrong
and injury they perpetrate upOl them Far
from 1t. Whatever may be the reason for
shame is certainly not one, as you would
soon learn If you have occasion to call
upon one of them In the hope of inducing
him I'm to try to keep his dogs quiet at night.
me. don't never hear 'em, and you're the first
that's spoke about it," "But they parked so
last night that they kept me and my wife awake
at keep cats, don't come to me-" Others are
defiant. '' II you don't like 1t why don't you
move? Other people hear it as well as you, and
with it, and you might as we'll 1 guess
you amt no better nor l am" Is the
do It,. Some of your correspondents advocate
strychn1ne. But the dogs in my section are
mostly kept In woodsheds locked up, some little
prowling about his neighbors' premises and
force Il ckS, even for the purpose of silencing
ObnOxiC us ours. And to throw the dose at ran.
dom into ayard Is too dangerous an experiment.
The fact is, dogs should not be suffered to exist
ina city. They should be cIassed with gun
powder and locomotives, as dangerous to the
city population. No law but the law of exter-
mination will ever effectually cure the evil
What do the owners OF these animals care for
public sentiment? What do they care for the
sick and weary tossing upon couches OF unrest !?
What do they care for human life itself, In COM
parisOn with the bruteS that cause the one aud
so O1ten destroy the other? Nothing. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
A Street Paving GrumbIe.

Editor Star:-I agree fully with your CORES
pondent. 'Pa. Ave." as to the Injustice of the
proposed repair Of the streets don't see any
reason Whatever In resurfacing LIST street east,
from to b, which is In very passable condl,
ton, while doing nothing on LIST street, between
B and c north, which is, and has been almost
impossible for two years past, In consequence
Why Is not something done to render c street
north, from ID street east to the Baltimore
depot pasSable? The wooden pavement is so full
OF holes as to render it impossible to drive over
1t with carriage or loaded wagon All the
travel from the Jennings bridge route, and
much from BladenSburg way comes In on Mary
were it not impossible. 1t does seem to me
that II the Commissioners will, themselves. take
look at the streets they must see That it would
De iar better and more just to merely repair, by
filling up the holes on some OF the Streets they
propose to reSurface. and use the means to
render these other and important thorough
fares paSSable. TAx-PAYERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
A GeOrgeIOWn Grieyance.

GEOKGETOWN, d. c, June 23d, 1S79-Editor
StdT:-The canal bridge, at the foot of Market
street, Georgetown, had been down eight weeks
trict Commissioners from the citizens of that
locality, but they have so far heard nothing
from the Commissioners or the Canal Company
ABOUT 1t. Besides being an Inconvenience to
think it is an outrage Oh the citizens. With the
hope that 1t Will soon be attended to, write
you. SUBSCRIRRR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
J. A FRIEND OF THE TRIBES.


Editor Star:-HaS the Attn of July commenced
yet? Else uhy these f1re-crackers? Have the
police retired to the country for the summer?
Have you, our only hope, backed down on the
nuisance noise question? A SUFFERER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
Trimming the Tree Trimmers.

Editor Stdr:-Most all our streets are planted
with shade trees, and am sure that everybody
In the District enjoys 1t and Is proud OF IT, too,
But never could find the reason why certain
class OF men-the SO-called ''Tree Trimmers,-
are allowed to go every summer around to trim
the trees so much that they actually die away.
Anybody can see the truth OF it. Those men
unprotected from the hot midsummer sun. The
consequence will be that the trees will get sick
~, and In a short time will die. The tfimmers
claim That the bodies OF the trees are not strong
enough to carry such heavy foliage-Why don't
they then cut OIL only the ends of the larger
limbs, and give the trees more even appear
ance, and further, why are they not ordered to
Just above the pavement, which would give the
trees not only more strength but better and
cleaner appearance.
June 22d, 1879. FRIEND OF THE TREES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28
Anti.Tar.

Editor Star:-As several contracts have lately
been awarded for the repairing of streets with
granite blocks, 1t Is to be earnestly hoped that
the contractors Will not be required to plaster
the upper surface with tar, as has lately been
the order OF the day; for greater nuisance has
son visiting the vicinity of Gen. Buffers resi-
dence on Capitol Hill will have plenty Of evi.
dence OF the fact, by seeing the nasty stun
tracked all over the sidewalks and doorsteDs
and even extending over to the stone flagWays
in the Capitol grounds. G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-28


City celebrated st. Johns day at the Schuetzen
PARK Inc procession formed at the lodge room
on on lItn street, and paraded up the Avenue pasf
Inc Inc RESIDENTS f House and through the prfnci
part Th Oh Inc city, prior to going to the
sn aus march and on reaching the grounds the
sSm anu o th took seats on the platform.
a aag tnem was j. II. Brooks, past eminent
commander, the orator of the day; A. W. Tan
S W Hraha commander; j. Clark, grand liberty
". n. Dade, grand generalissimo; Eminent
2 ons J1hn n Wkerson Arthur Sim
captain general OF Simmons Commandery. n !:
. Em me3ld Commander Saunders, Generalissimo
" DICKSON; Capt Gen.. j. Turner, OF HondersOn
Commandery No. 2; P. Fl. Simmons, grand can
IAN general, and Charles Jones, generalissimo
was offered by Grand Chaplain j. Fl. Hawkins.
AFTER which Past E. G. Carter A. Stewart Intro,
duced Grand Master Lemuel G. Bailey. who
made appropriate Introductory remarks. He
then In turn introduced Past Grand Master J.
II. Brooks who proceeded to make q very In.
teresting Grafton on the history and mission Of
masonry. Other interesting ceremonies were
participated In, and altogether the day was
spent in most agreeable manner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-25
Vacation.

There are people who do not take vaca
tion because they conscientiously cannot !;
there are those who don't take one because
they won't; there are those who, taking,
make something in the way of health,
amusement or requirement of knowledge
out of their vacation, and there are those
who only intensity the inconsequence of
their existence by travel. About the only
thing to be said is, that every one ought to
have sense enough to know how, and when,
and where to take his or her vacation, and
to avoid the idea that the recreation of an.
other is guarantee that the same place and
things will give pleasure to the imitator.
Means, tastes, habits, sex, time of life are
all factors, and where these coincide the
fact of 10 or hasty and limited acquain.
tanceship is sufficient with many to initiate
against the crowd. The law Of variety is
as universal as any other law. 1t is as bene-
fetal as it is pleasant to get occasionally out
of the ruts. But it is not essential that the
change should be far in distance or great in
kind. The vacation, simply as a vacation
from accustomed work aud in behalf of
physical aud mental recuperation, may often
better be taken at home; that is to say,
with such excursions as do not break up
the home-life; or in many cases the habit OF
turning daily, for an hour or two, wholly
aside from the ordinary routine, and in in.
dulging in reading, study or work of differ
ent character, will be perpetual and sutii'
cient vacation. One thing is absolutely GER
tain, change of place is not essential it is
change of thoughts, of care. of responsibility
| Worry among the hills or in Europe is as
depressing and destructive as worry in the
counting-room or manufactory-even more
so, for distance precludes its alleviation by
the endeavor to remove its cause. The for
NAL, fashionable and legal vacation ought to
be the occasion for the renewal of strength
of body and of mind. How far it is so, for
tunately perhaps, we have no statistics tc
show.-PrOpMenc Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-25
" He Leadeth Mes

In that far-off beautiful land to which we
go, we shall remember this. Every ravne
passed. every perilous passage crossed, we
shall appreciate, as we cannot do now, the
glorious hand of our God and Saviour
which upheld and guided us step by step.
And oh, what results where we least ex-
pected them A young girl is to unite with
the church this very Sabbath morning. She
has dear brother who has strayed some
what from the fold, has become proud in
the strength of his manhood, and will fain
take his own course, despite the prayers and
solicitude of his tender, loving mother. This
morning Augeline feels that she must
speak TO that brother and invite him TO be
present at the hour of her own conservation.
How shall she approach him ? She fears a
positive rebuff. She starts to go to his
room her heart fails her and she returns.
Again she makes the effort, and again she
trembles and retires. Still the burden is
laid upon her, and she dares not go to the
house of God with the duty unfulflled. The
third time she resolves to go in, at whatever
cost, and appears in his presence with the
simdle sisterly plea, William, am going to
unite with the church this morning; will you
not be present 2" That brother looked with
some surprise, but with no rebuff or irown,
he answered, 81 will" Judge of the maid
ems relief, of her inward joy Yet such
are often the ways of God. Though that
brother was faithful to his promise, years
went on ere the seed sown that morning
sprang up, and those We're years of more
wandering. But there came time when
God spoke to him. The Holy Spirit touched
his heart The rock was smitten and the
waters flowed. Now, all the mothers pray.
ers and tears are remembered, though she
herself has passed into the skies Now the
sister is summoned to his presence, aud
with joy William goes back to the time OF
that seed-sowing. Nothing ever touched him
like that. Who can doubt the care, the
power of the Holy Ghost? He leadetf
me" ."--Americdn Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-25
A Sweet Sound.

The word Sabbath has sweet sound; a
restful, peaceful, hopeful sound. Whatever
changes the Sabbath may have undergone
in the change of dispensations, as to the
time, or manner of its observance, its essen
tial meaning has been the same. 1t has al
ways meant what it means now, rest from
labor reverent remembrance of God, and
rejoicing anticipation of his favor. The
Sabbath under the Christian dispensation,
however, has an unparalleled fullness and
preciousness Of meaning, as compared with
the Jewish Sabbath. IL carries with il com
munication of divine delights, and fore
taste of heavenly joys, which are peculiar to
the gospel. The Jewish Sabbath, as enjoyed
after Israel obtained sure possession of the
land of promise, must have been, especially
to the spiritual lsraelite, notwithstanding all
its rigors, day of gladness. Sitting down
under his own vine and fig tree, in the land
flowing with milk and honey, how he would
congratulate himself on his escape from the
weary march and burning heat of the wilder
ness, and all the slavery and idolatry of
Egypt How in the remembrance of past
mercies, and the enjoyment of present privi-
leges, would he extol the name of Jehovah
But how much greater the spiritual enlighten-
ment and satisfaction of the devout worshiper
on the first day of the week, that great Joy
day which the uniformity of apostolic ex-
ample-as truly the fruit of inspiration as
apostolic teaching-has made the Sabbath of
the Christian church day forever consecra-
ted to the honor of risen Jesus, and the re-
membrance of finished redemption. The
harp of prophecy in the hands of the sweet
singer of Israel sounded forth, centuries in
advance, the keynote of this Sabbatic joy.
How sweet the inspired strain The stone
which the builders refused is become the
headstone of the corner. This is the Lords
doing it is marvellous in our eyes. This is
the day which the Lord hath made; we will
rejoice aud be glad in it," Tie enraptured
exile of Patmos strikes an answering chord
9" | was in the Spirit on the Lords day
Rev. DR.. Cornelius.