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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02
The SchuetzenfeSt.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE wAsHIN
TON SCHCETZEN yERRIN,

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE WASHING.
TON SCHUETZEN yERRIN.
The annual festival of the Washington Schuet-
zen Verein opened to-day, and will be continued
until Friday evening next AS is customary,
there was grand procession through the prin
cipal streets. The efforts OF the Verein tnl
year were directed more TO making the park at
tracttve than the streets, and the decorations at
the park are much more elaborate than on for
mer occasions. The Verein has, since the burn
ing of the hotel at the park last fall, erected
much finer building there. and laid gas pipes
through the park. About 5000 gas jets are In
place. The gas was first turned on Saturday
night, and the test was every way satisfactory
TO the members and guests who were present.
During the weeks there Will be concert and
dancing music by the Marine Band every day,
commencing at p. m. Special performances
every day al and p. m, by the following tai
eDted artists: Tim Sisters, CTyrolese singers;)
Mile. Irene and Louis Kline, Messrs. Munro and
Morosco, In their truly wonderful gymnasuc
featS, and Henry Bryant, ventriloqust Brill
ant Illumination and fireworks every evening
during the festival The SRngerbund. Germania
Mannerchor and Columbia Turnyerein Will as
sist the Nerein with songs and the performance
OF gymnastic exercises. The best OF order Is
guaranteed by the several committees, and
there VIII be no admittance 10 doubtful charac-
tefS-
THE PROCESSION
formed at Meyers Hotel, about loE cclace tbfs.
morning, and preceded by the Mounted police.
went by the way OF Pa ave. to the CAPITOL
countermarching TO 9th St; thence TO +. i4th1
X and 18th streets. Pa. ave. and 7th streeI 10
tho Uark, where IL arrived about / O'Clock.
Saore,. - Walker was the chief marshal. A Sec
tioO eSs 81 "'Tine band headed the first division
IN wbich ny ~ he standard bearers-CarI Kan.
der, L. Behrends I'D NJ Dorsh. Then came
Wjfb vIiflageS e9 drawn oy 10 sinng the president
OF the verein, Mr. s. Wolf tn, h p
ana other officers, the members u S,nI, 0dc Mtnans
zee ana large canople1 car, on W. "a. .aIooos so
hhIan and Menhorn represented the q. 49,,
VI VI IIoerly and Germania surrounded by a.
30 smaller girls.
The second division. headed by a section OF
che Marine Dand In wagon. was In charge OF
Assistant Marshal Joseph Cato and Contained
members Ia carriages and the Junior SchuetZens
on decorated car, the boys I'm dark blue unI-
form and white caps making a fine appearance.
The adjutaEts were VIM. Klein, III. BenZler, j.
j. Appich, l.. Botsch, ii. Buscher, George
Weide, George GantZhorn and Carl Mueller
On the route there were many houses deco
rated with the German ana American coiors
and eyergreenS.
THE SPORTS OPENED.
ON arriving at the park luncheon was served.
at which President Wolf welcomed the com,
pany, and Immediately thereafter shooting and
bowling were commenced.
RAILROAD ACCIDFNTs Il aSf euapfp< rho aouv.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

FYOU VALUE YOUR EYESIGHT, get
Lns nest 81 GLASSES Of II. II. 7AA
-. nMn1rrLLs6, 1rLs6, The optician, Pa. ave.. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

W1LLET Sc LIBBEY,
9Th STREET AND NEW YORK AVENUE
jy2O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

ALWAYS ON DECK
With complete Stock Of the
VERY BEST GOODS
that can possibly be procured In cur line and at
prices that embarrass our competitors and cause
special feature of stock Just at this time is
NEW JIPAN TEA,
pickings, and is pronounced by al who have tried
ever used"
Another attractive feature Of our stock to-day Is
AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE ARTICLE OF
GOSHEN BUTTER.
Ts,ephonic connections.
ELPHONZO YOUNGs,
5O4 9th street, bet. e and f.
wHITE FRoNT) tys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

APPOINTED.-The Secretary OF the Treasury
has appointed James Duncan internal revenue
gauger and storekeeper for the Sth district Of
d, nEx-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

DETAILED TO GO TO FRANCE.-In accordance
with the request of the French minister, Gen.
sherman has recommended to the Secretary Of
War the detail Of the following officers to wit
ness the manGuvres OF the French army this
fall: Col. Albert P. Morrow, major OF the 9th
cavalry; 1st Lieut.. William FL. BiXby, corps Of
engineers, and 1st Lieut.. Rogers Birnie, jr.,
ordnance corps. The two latter are already
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02
The Naval Demonstration to bull.
dOZe Turkey.


WILMINGTON, DEL, August 2.-JOhn III. Har-
rts cOlOred democratic speaker from Virginia,
attempted to make speech at New Castle on
Saturday night and was stoned and forced to
seek the protection of the sheriff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

SECRETARY EvARrs had a long conference
with the President to-day touching the Spanish
outrages upon American merchantmen. 1t Is
believed that at to-morrows Cabinet meeting
it will be decided to demand reparatiOn and
indemnity at the hands of the Spanish govern
meut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

On arriving at the park luncheon was served
at which President Wolf welcomed the com,
pany, and Immediately thereafter shooting an,
bowling were commenced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-02

ALL OF OUR JOIsT AND sTUDDING ARE
CUT IN NORTH CAROLINA. THEY HAVE
MORE HEART IN THEM. CLEARER OF
KNOTS. AND BETTER MANUFACTURED
THAN ANY VIRGINIA PINE LUMBER
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
The Sleep Disease.

M. Talmy has presented note to the French Academy in which he calls atten- tion to the analogy which exists between the "sleep disease and chicken cholera. The sleep disease ('eelavaaa) is a rare af- lection, which, up to the present time, has been met with only among the ne- groes of the west coast of Africa. It was first made known by English physi- clans in 1919, but was not. accurately observed till many years afterward (1862 ct seQ.) by the French physicians, Dau- gaix, Nicolas, Guerin, and very recently by Core. In this curious affection the person attacked keeps his eyes half closed, as if he were unable to open them wide, and is frequently seized with a profound desire to sleep. Later on he sleeps continuously, and has to be awakened to take nourishment- he does with pleasure if he is awakened sufficiently. Death approaches very gradually but surely, and the victim passes away at length without suffering any pain. The disease is always fatal, no cure yet being known for it. From the symptoms as given by the above mentioned physicians, and from the symptoms of chicken cholera as studied by Moritz, Perroncito, Toussaint, and more recently by Pasteur, M. Talmy believes that the two diseases are of similar character, and both due tc like cause.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
Such a Lot of |" Side."

The Earl of Dunraven, in sketch of his travels in the United States says:-It might be supposed that these hunters, Indian trailers, cattle boys, and miners are disagreeable people to come across. That is not the case at all. There are, of course, some rough characters, regular desperadoes, among them, and they occasionally shoot each other pretty freely in gambling quarrels and drunken sprees but to stranger who knows how to behave himself they are, as far as my experience goes, most civil and obhging. If man is civil to them they will be civil to him, and if he does not interfere about their affairs they won't bother about his, unless he wants their assistance, and then they will be ready and willing to give it. The manly sense of independence, the self respect, and that feeling of respect for others engendered by it, which so strongly characterize the American people, are as deeply marked and have as good an effect among the nomads of the West as in any other class of the population. Of course if man gives himself airs he must expect to pay for 1t. l remember rather an amusing in- stance of this. had engaged hunter and guide, 8 first-rate man, to accompany friend of mine. The day before they were to start the guide came to me and said, "Now look here, MT. Earl. ain't a-going to back out of this bargain, because told you I'd go; but I ain t sweet upon the job, tell you. I never come across chap with such lot of side on in my life, and I don't like it. However, I said I'd go, and I'm a-going but I ain't a-going at the price told you. I am going to charge him $1 g day more." And so my friend enjoyed his expedition in blissful ignorance that he was paying As. 2d. a day extra for l |" "side"
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
One of the Lost Arts.

"Johnny," said his wicked sister, as he graduated from the law school, "why are you like flexible glass? ?" "Why am I?' repeated the young man. "Be- cause I give easily, when my sisters birthday comes around" "Not right P she exclaimed; "though that's true, and very good" Because" he persisted, " flexible glass is ductile, and I was docked till I was afraid I shouldn't get my sheep-skiu." "No p she shouted "not half as hard as that" Because, J he tried again, "fexible glass is opaque, and l hope-ex-ceedingly that" "No, John P she interposed, severely; "fex- ible glass isn't opaque, and such pun is not allowable, anyhow" "Well, ' said John, "you needn't get mad. am like flexible glass;" he resumed, "be- cause-Is it anything about elastic ?'- alas-stiching over my examination, you know" 70, dear, mol how dull you are p she remarked sarcastically
 "why, they can't make flexible glass nowadays, you know and that's why you are iike i5-or1s Of the Law Starts. you see P And then he took her to the ice cream seIocr - 4ndre,"e' Queer
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
A Marriage Declared Void.

In Haverhill, N. H., nullity of mar riage has been decreed by the court in 0 case which has excited a good deal of interest in that vicinity. On July p last number oe young people had as- sembled at the home of friend at Lis bon, and finally marriage was pro- posed Gin sport, as is alleged), between 8 young man from Lyman and a young lady from Lisbon. They stood up to- gether and the ceremony was performed by one of those present, and they were pronounced man and wife. The parties say that the whole thing was in jest, and that they never intended to become legally married. It happened, however, that the person who performed the cere- mony was Justice of the Peace, and, as such, authorized by the laws of the State to solemnize marriages. When this fact became known it caused great consternation to the parties affected and much gossip in the neighborhood. Le- gal advice was taken, and petition for nullity was filed under the statute pro- viding that when any doubt existed whether marriage IS void libel may be filed and nullity pronounced accord il ly. Evidence to the above effect be- il offered, the court decreed the mar ri ,e null and void.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
She Changed Her Mind.

A big good-natured doctor was des- perately in love with, and had been twice refused by haired little wo- man. But instead of the disappoint- ment curing his love, 1t only made the passion grow more intense. After the last refusal, he told her that if ever she changed her mind, to let him know, as his love for her was unchangeable, and he would be proud to be her husband. Some months later he was driving home from seeing Q pa tient, when he saw his lady-love riding in his direction. Supposing she would merely bow and pass on, as she had often done before, he did not pull up his horse. But the moment Miss Dix on came up to him, she refined in her horse. stopped, and called out:
 "Won't you stop, Dr. Hill ?"
 He raised his hat, and replied, "I. shall be happy to do so," and then wait ed for her to speak.
 She was gazing at the ground and blushing deeply, but, quickly looking up. she filled the doctors honest heart with surprise and gladness by saying:
 "Dr. Hill, I have been closely watch ing you lately, and seeing nothing but goodness and roiio-lninsisstss<ss n your character, and believing You will make an excellent husband, I am willing to marry you."
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
The Sailors Life at Sea.

In an article upon the general features of @ sailors life, published in the Boston Commercial Bulletin, the writer says: After the pilot leaves the vessel at the mouth of the harbor the captain assumes command, then officers and crew begin to understand each other. In olden times it was customary for the crew and officers to make this day the decisive one as to whether the officers or men were to "take charge!'
 The most triding act indicative of in- subordination on the part of the crew, or the first harsh word from an officer was sufficient to throw "all hands into tumult-as the result of this fresh battle determined the character of the rule throughout the voyage. Heaven help the officers who are over- whelmed by the turbulency of the crew, in this their first encounter. For while tke men dare not openly disobey the orders from their officers, they will con- trive to render their obedience in such a nanner as to cause their unfortunate n, ate the greatest ohngrin. .
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
A Lawyers Awkward Plight.

The other day lawyer who is noted as much for his Ioquacity as anything else was relating among his acquaint- ances at the bar remarkable story. He has lounge in his office, and on Monday night, he says, he had just lain down upon it in his underclothes when he heard @ rap upon his door. In re- sponse to his inquiry, "Whos there ?" voice responded that he wanted to con- suit him about an important case, and that the reason why he had selected such 8 late hour was because he was cook in 8 hotel and could not get off sooner. The case was a big one. The lawyer swathed himself in blanket and opened the door to admit the man. Two colored men entered. The first said in an under tone the case was one of martial inf delity, and he would pay well, but did not want his dusky companion to hear the story. The attorney, attired as he was in Sitting Bullfashion, accompanied the man to the hallway and there heard long rigmarole, which the negro promised to continue next day. The man and his companion left, and when the lawyer re-entered his office he found that the colored man who had remained there while the entry talk was going on had carried away all of the lawyers gar ments, even his shoes. He had to bor- row others from neighbors to get to his mothers. The story got around among the members of the bar andwas received with various demonstrations of incredu- lity. the principal of which crystallized in the question, "How much did he gel on 'em pa m mysterious inquiry which has not yet been interpreted. -Phila- delohia Tunes.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
AMONG THE ESQUIMAUX.
What they Wear and How they Wear it-Beds and How they SIeeD in Them.

The costumes of the several tribes l encountered. says correspondent writ ing of the Esquimaux, are the same in material, but differ somewhat in shape. In winter the men wear next to their skin fur coat called an ar-tee-gee. It is made with hood and long tail be- hind that varies in length, width and style. according to the taste of the wearer. Trousers are also made of fur, and are arranged with drawing string at the waist. They usually reach little be- low the knees, and are quite wide there, allowing free circulation of air within.
 The women are clad very much. as are the men, except that their trousers are worn with the hair side out and only one pair are customary. But their ar teegees and kooletar are enough larger to make up for the deficiency in trou- sers. Their stockings are also larger and come away above the knee, long mar row strip extending to and fastened un- der the belt The Iwilliks and Kinne- patoos wear quite protuberance at each ankle, extending outward like incipient wings, and the shoulders of their artee- | gee and kooletar are also built out in the same way. Their hoods are very | long and warm, reaching to their waist when thrown back and erected jauntily iu the air when. drawn over the head. On the back and concealed by the hood is fitness in the dress of the married f women to admit of the body of the naked child, which is habitually carried there. It is the home of the youngest, even should he have reached the age of four or five years. The Esquimaux in the vicinity of Backs River and King Williams Land are similarly clad, with the exception that instead of the decided ] bag at the ankle of the women's stock ] ings there is merely gradual fitness, which is neither ornamental nor useful. The Hudson's Bay women use this or nament as bag, and carry there what would be carried in pocket, if they had pockets.
 It would astonish civilized spectator to see how many people can be slowed away to sleep in one small igloo and under one blanket; but the proverbial illustration of box of sardines would almost represent a skirmish line in con- parison. Each one is rolled up into a little ball, or else arms, legs and bodies are so inextricably interwoven, that il would be impossible for any but the owners to unravel them. And their bodies are like so many little ovens, sc hot, no matter how cold it be, when once within the igloo, the snow-block door put up and chinked, and all slowed away ill bed, Jack Frost can be success fully defed.
 The bedding of all these Esquimauz is made of reindeer skins, thick, un tanned skins of the buck forming what corresponds with the mattresses, and { blanket to cover them is made of well tanned doe skins, sewn together so as te be wide at the top and narrowing into { bag at the feet. All sleep naked, winter and summer, a single blanket formed O three doe skins covering a father, mother and all the children.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03

TAKING THE CENSUS. year Great Britain takes her census, and, with the exception of the one trifing change, on the plan of the census of 1871. It is all to be taken on the night of Sunday, April 3. The following day the returns, as filled up by the house. holders, will be collected, and corrected when erroneous. Then the books will be turned over to the registrars, and the result duly. tabulated. Great Britain is small and densely settled country, compared with the United States. Still, with ailowance for the difference iii ti2is respect, a census taken in day contrasts rather strongly with our own, where even in cit1es as tlnlckiy populated as the English, the work of enumeration ex- tends to fortnight or three weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
REST.


 To spend the long, warm days Silent beside the silent-fowing streams To see, not gaze, To hear, not listen, thoughts exchanged for
 dreams.
 See clouds that slowly pass. Trailing their shadows Der the far, faint down And ripening grass, While yet tho meadows wear their starry crown To hear the breezes sigh Cool in the silver leaves like falling rain,
 Pause and go by, Tired wand rers OCT the solitary plain.
 See, far from all alright, Shy river creatures play hour after hour,
 And night by night The white moon broaden like hemlock- -flow'r. Thus lost to human things, To blend at last with Nature, and to hear What song she sings, Low to herself, when there is no one near.
 MARGARET L. WooDs.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
it all over again, and draw lots for the

first fre.''
 My head turned. At first, i'm agine, I refused, but finally we loaded another pistol. We rolled two scraps of paper, and put them into the very cap he had worn when I sent bullet whiz- z1ng through it. I dipped into the cap, and I drew the paper marked number one.
 "You have the devils luck, Count p he said with grin shall never forget.
 I cannot understand what power took possession of me; but I did fire, and my bullet lodged in that picture.
 The Count pointed with his finger to the canvas trayersed by the pistol-shot. His face was red as hot iron. The Countess was winter than her lace hand kerchief. As for me, l could hardly suppress a cry,
 ''I had fired my shot, therefore, pur- sued the Count, ''and thanks be to God, I had missed. Then Silvio-how demoniac visage he had at that mo. ment !-deliberately adjusted his weap- on, and leveled the deadly barrel straight between my eyes. Suddenly the door flew open. Macha burst into the room and clasped herself round my neck. Her presence restored me to frmness.
 My dear," I said, ''can you not see that we are joking? What tremo1 you are in Go, go, drink glass. oi water, and return, and I will introduce you to an old friend and comrade."
 Macha mistrusted me.
 ''Tell me, is this that my husband says true?" she implored of the terrible Sivio. "Is it true that you are jok ing?"
 ''He is always joking, Countess," re. piled Silvio. 'Once, out of pure jest, he gave me box on the ear; out ot pure jest he planted bullet in my cap out of pure jest he missed me awhile ago with his pistol. Now it is my turn te have my little laugh"
 At these words he covered me anew under the eyes of my wife. Macha fel at his feet. ''Rise, Macha! Are yor not ashamed of yourself?" I shouted with rage. "And you, sir, do you wisl to drive this unfortunate woman deliri ous? Will you fire? Yes or no?"
 ''I do not care to now, thank you am satisfied. I have enjoyed you suffering and your weakness. I hay; compelled you to fire upon me. Yo1 will recollect me. leave you to you, conscience"
 He made step towards the door, and halting at the threshold, he threw quick glance at the perforated picture and, almost without troubling to talk, aim, he fired, doubled my bullet, ant walked out. My wife swooned. M, | domestics did not dare to bar his pas sage, but retreated before him, appalled, He reached the entrance steps, callet his postillion, and, before had time t, recover my presence of mind, he hat disappeared.
 The Count had told his story.
 Thus I learn ed the end of an episode the opening of which had puzzled me I never saw the hero of it again. The, say that Silvio joined the insurrection 0 Alexandre Ypsilanti, and was slain a the head of band of partisans at tn disaster of Skoulian1.
Connecticut western news., 1880-11-03
ton of the meeting to the following i'm portant document:
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15, 1880.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15, 1880. Brother Gardner, L. K. C., Detroit:
 DEAR BRoTHER-I have invented rotary wbitewash brush which will cover the walls, ceiling and floor all at one time It spreads the whitewash on one wall with the brush, and sprinkles it on the other places all at once, keeping up constant stream or shower Of liquid thereby saving time and labor. have given two exhibitions in this city, but on ac- count of not being well advertised the audience left as soon as the machine was started.
 I would like to get letter of recommends ton from you to the Secretary of the Treasury ill Washington so that can get the privilege of showing the machine in the hall of the House of Representatives, and would like the Lime Kiln Club to advance tho money to pay my fare and the freight on my machine, two mules, one other assistant and two barrels of lnne Also would like to borrow one of the Lime-Liln Club uniforms and light-colored overcoat with vel vet collar. My clothes are slightly spotted with lime by experiments l usually wear rubber suit when working the machine. but by mistake it was turned wrong side out the last time and was somewhat damaged. Yours, etc.,
 CHANDELIER GL1PERsoN. Quite sensation was created in the hall by the announcement of the new invention, which may revolutionize the whole system of whitewashing. The Secretary was instructed to enter in 8 correspondence with the inventor to have the machine first exhibited here. On motion of Giveadam Jones it was decided that the time of the next meet ing should be devoted to reports of com mittees entirely.
 The Committee on Arts and Manufac- lures were instructed to report at the next meeting new schedule of prices for rstove-blackiug and putting up stoves.
 A hint was gently dropped to the janitor that the wood box could not pos. sibly hold over another peck of apple cores, and the meeting adjourned. M. Quad.