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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
GEOMETRICAL ILLUSIONS.

Herr Holz has called attention to an optical
illusion in looking at geometrical figures
whereby they appear shorter from right to
left than they really are; Il square, G. g., ap-
pearing more or less az a rectangle, and circle
as an eliipse. One direct consequence Is that
when we draw such figures according to eye
measurement, we make them too long h0ri-
zontally. The reason of the illusion Herr
Holz considers to be that, in common life, we
much more frequently encounter bodies than
geometrical figures. and so are disposed to
accent the outlines of such figures for the out
lines of acrual bodies. Now, we see more OF a
body in horizontal direction than IN a vertl-
CAL because we see with two eyes, and these
are in horizontal line. The outline OF ball
appears to us really as an ellipse, because,
from right to left, we see more than half the
ball. When we see a true circle this seems
horizontally shortened, because we take 1t for
the outline of ball, and If we draw circle,
we uncOnsciousiy give the outline OF a ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

INCOMES OF ENGLISH BIsHoPs.-The heads
of the Established Church IN England enjoy
taa following anuual incomes; The Archbishop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

NEw-YoRK CITY PAsTORs.-Mr. L. E. jack
son, corresponding secretary OF the NewYOrk
City Mission, has prepared a little pamphlet
directory of the pastors OF evangelical churches
in this city. There are, no doubt, churches
which have no settled pastor or stated supply
nc the present time, so that the number of
pastors Is probably not a perfectly accurate
index to the number of churches. Ii is suiii-
GENTLY accurate, however, to present their
practical numerical relation. From this dlrec-
tory 1t appears that there are seventy five
Protestant Episcopal pastors, sixty three Pres
byterian, fifty Methodist, thirty three Bap-
list, twenty-five Reformed (Dutchl, twenty
four Lutheran, seven Congregational, two Mo-
ravian, one Reformed Eplscopallan, and twelve
undenOminatIonal, making total of 292
Evangelical pastors. Mr.. Jackson's little PAM
phlet also contains much encouraging infor-
nation concerning general Christian work IN
this city, and particularly the labOrs ana sue
cesses of the City Mission, which in addition
to its distinctly spiritual work maintains
sewing-schools, helping-hand associations, en-
ployment societies, temperance organizations,
reading-IOOms, and lodging houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

MISSIONS IN CHNA.-In 1916 the English
and American missionaries in China assembled
in Hong Kong, and they numbered twelve In
Hong Kong they had six converts. AT the
present time there are ID China 2iO Protest
ant missionaries 80 principal missionary sta
tons, 500 Out-statOns, and some IZ,ooO or
Ia 600 Chinese COMMITMENTS In India alone
there are 600 European missionaries and 43O
central stations In 1852 the converts in In
dia were Us, 900 at the present time there
are AGO 600. The increase from 1851 to 1861
was SO per cent the increase from 1861 to
1877 was 81 per cent, and during the last ten
We RS the ratio of increase has been greater
sdD. The last two years especially have wit
messed an increase almost unparalleled, partly
through the benevolent services that were rem
dered IN connection with the famine. AT this
rate OF progress alone. surprising it to be
maintained, by the close OF this century there
will be one million Protestant converts in Ia
dia.
Incomes OF ENGLISH BIsHoPs.-The heads
of the Established Church in England enjoy
II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

The erection of churches made of sods Is
of the West Ii Is said that a church with
walls of sods roof covered with sOds, aud
floor of EARTH in size 26 by 80 feet, can be
built at an outlay of $40 in money, and that
such a building, ii properly constructed. IL
very enduring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

A late letter from Judge Field giving his views
upon the Chinese question has been published
In California. The purpose of the letter is to
assist the Field presidential boom, but neverthe-
less 1t contains some good sound sense 1t has
been urged as one of the reasons why Judge
Field should not be nominated for President BY
the democrats that he could not carry the
Pacific states because of many of his judicial
decisions, and particularly that one declaring
the San Francisco city ordinances In regard to
the Chinese unconstitutional One of these
ordinances provided for cutting of the queues
OF Cinnamon who were arrested for BETTY
ofenses, and another prohibited them from
sending their dead back to China for burial.
The object OF these municipal laws was to so
harrass and annoy the Chinese as 70 drive them
from the city, and when Judge Field rendered
his decision there was howl against him all
along the Pacific coast. In the letter recently
published he declares that he has "always re-
garded the immigration OF the Chinese In large
numbers into our state as serious evil. and
likely TO cause great injury to the morals of our
people, as well as TO their Industrial interests {"
but farther on the Judge says: "a modification
OF the treaty is, IN my opinion, the only way to
deal With the problem OF their exclusion. They
cannot be forced out OF the country by raids of
MODS Laaltreating their persons and burning
their houses. The public opinion Of the country
viii not tolerate any such violence" This view
OF the Chinese question may not suit Denis
Kearney and his hoodlums, but It Is a sensible
one, and Will commend itself to the better judg-
ment OF decent people everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

The democrats have become impressed with
the belief that Garfield Is not strong candi-
date in the Pacific states, because of his opposi-
ton to the bill in the last Congress for the re-
striction of Chinese immigration. They intend
therefore, TO make the Chinese question prom
1nent, and with this view it Is more than prob
able they will take strong ground In their res
olutionS at Cincinnati against Chinese immi.
grafton. The people Of the Pacific states are
more directly interested In the matter of pre-
venting the unlimited immigration of Chinese
than any other. They put that question above
parties, above politics, and 1t Is freely an
nounced by both republican and democratic
organs that California, oregon and Nevada will
cast their electoral votes for the party which
pledges them the most certain and speedy re-
lief from what they call the Monaghan curse.
The democrats now feel assured of the 13s
electoral votes Of the southern states, and they
Will shape their policy with the view of secur-
Ing the additional Al necessary to constitute a
majority OF the electoral college. They know
that sweeping anti-ChineSe plank In the plat
foIm would not weaken the party any In the
south. and the only question will be what
effect 1t may have In New York. II the repre-
sentatives from that state In the convention
are OF the opinion that such radical declara-
ton In regard TO Chinese immigration as the
Pacific coast democrats demand will not weaken
the party In the Empire state, then 1t Is pretty
safe to predict that the Cincinnati convention
vii take strong anti Chinese ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

The republicans, by resorting to filibusterlng
tactics In the House, have prevented the adop.
ton OF the Senate resolution providing a Joint
rule TO regulate the electoral count 1t may.
however, be possible TO get the resolution
through the House early In December, and In
time 10 count the presidential votes under 1t.
The republicans have made party measure of
II, and the democrats can now only hope to pass
IL by having a quorum OF their own members
present, and there Is some probability of this
quorum being On hand early In the session.
But, as the case stands now, should the rule be
finally defeated the republicans will have to
bear the responsibility of any trouble which
may grow out Of the electoral count.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

Congress will leave Washington this week.
but our summer win be enlivened by the pres
ence on and on of the prominent political man.
ayers OF both parties. The headquarters OF the
democratic and republican parties are to be
maintained In Washington, and from here the
political canvass will be directed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

No less than seven steamers left New York
for European ports last Saturday. One sailed
for Antwerp, one for Avonmouth, one for
Bremen, one for Glasgow, two for Liverpool,
and one for London. The number Of passengers
carried out by this very considerable fleet was
nearly one thousand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

1t Is estimated that Americans spend $50, 900,
600 annuH lily In Europe, chiefly for pleasure. II
Is also estim. ated that In the three months Of
April, May anu June the Europeans arriving In
this country will H. ooer not less than 200 OoO
As nearly all Of them came to stay, and will
spend their earnings In the United States, the
balance Is largely In our favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
Murder by Default.


Whether the officers and crew Of the steamer
Narragansett did their duty or not after the col
Ision occurred last Friday night 1t is clear that
Toeful negligence and unfitness for place were
shown In regard to the provision and care of
hfe-saving appliances on the vessel up to that
time. 1t Is the almost uniform testimony Or
rescued passengers that the state-room life-pre
servers were found at the critical moment with
CIT straps or other proper means of fastening,
While the life boats were so badly out of order
81 TO be nearly useless, even had it been posi-
he to launch them In good season,-which 1t
vas not, owing to rusty davits and other
e. ects OF neglect and inefficIency. But for
these fatal defects 1t is believed that the loss of
life would have been comparatively small, as
Indeed 1t ought to have been, since there was
no storm and there were plenty of boats near by
to pick up passengers lucky enough to be afloat.
For this criminal carelesSneSS somebody surely
ought TO be made to suffer. II a criminal action
viii not lie against the officers. there ought to
be no doubt about the liability of the company for
pecuDiary damages to the families and relatives
OF those who were lost, and this liability, IL 1t
shall De found to exist, should be enforced In
every case and to the last degree.
Another thing: How long are managers of
passenger steamers, or OF any kind of vessels,
for that matter, going to be content or be
little lights now used on water craft as means
of preventing collisions In thick or foggy
weather? In improved lights of various
kinds science has provided an almost
certain safeguard against such accidents,
and that some Of them are not brought
Into general use On shipping argues at
once criminal greed on the part of shIp-own-
ers and little less reprehensible laxity ON the
part of law makers The nghts now used are
not sufficient for the purpose, even On the wide
wastes of the ocean, where the chances of col
1sion are not one In ten thousand. On such fire.
Quently Travelled thOrou slfares as our principal
rivers, bays and sounds they are practically
worthless for preventing collisions If the
weather Is at all thick. Had the Stonington
and Narragansett been properly equipped In
this respect 1t is safe to say the terrible catas-
trophe OF last Friday night would never have
occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

The telegraph reports that snow fell at Min
2eapolis today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
SPORTING GOODS.

$1.OO RAZO Ri!
1T shaves with voluptuous ease."-G. Vinton
Daley. Cannot be eXcelled for taking q keen
edge and holding it"-Au0. p. Warm.
This remarkable and extraordinary RAZOR 10
concaye, extra thin, RINGING DAMASCUS STEEL
RATTLERl! Will split hair or shave face with
the slightest touch. Only 81. 90 and warranted for
10 years, or money refunded.
COMBINATION HOMES and BHLT-combining
Homes and Belts in one. price 75c.
OMEABA'S SPORTING BAZAAR,
Cor. 10Th and r SITS.
Immense Catalogue Of FISHING TACKLE, Ar
CHERRY, GUNS. REV0LVERS &C., free TO all.
my25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

I .ABGE BRICK BUILDING FOR
IL SALE.
proposals viii be received for the purchase of the
Large Brick Church Building about 6Oxl2O, on III
st., between 9th and 10th SITS. NV, including
Pews, Stain Glass Windows Except rear window
Gas Fixtures &c. The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids, which muet be handed to the
undersigned prior to WEDNESDAY, June 10Th
1880, at O'Clock m, at which time the proposals
viii be opened. Building to be removed within 80
days. By order of the Vestry.
CHAS. q. DUNCANSON, Register,
Jel2-3t 9th and SITS. q. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
COUNTRY BOARD.

COUNTRY BOARDING. minutes walk from
- station delight ul location. first class Table:
Rooms. Address or apply J. Il. CARMIENCKE,
Laurel, Md. je12 st.
COUNTRY BOARDING-A few more persons can
the summer at Pomona, Clagett Mansion, Silver
Spring station, Metropolitan Il. r. For full par
ELL. on premises. jel2-3ts
MINERAL SPRING. EAST FALLS CHURCH. FAIR
~ FAX o.. EA.-On Bloominsdale Farm
ypens MAY 1: Terms % to $7 per week. Free
DEALE. my26-1m.
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THE TRADES.

DOOKBINDING.
LYCETT BOOKBINDKRY
ID carried on as heretofore, The same excellent
VIII be In the superior style which has Always been
Characteristic OF the establishment
apS l0l2 PennsylvaniA avenue third floor
" PRACTICAL BOOK AND JOB PRINTKRs
l0l2 Pennsylvania avenue, Warrington. d. O.
- Fine Printing Q specially. janis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-June 14th, LADY'S MOROCCO BAG,
i containing small sum of money ana ether arti-
cles. Suitable reward il returned to Star Of
fee IFS
OST-A TOBACCO BAG, containing 842, be-
IL tween 18th and LIST streets east Finder, by
calling at 119 st. Sc. will have money described
and suitable reward paid. Its
7 OST-A GOLD PENCIL CASE, marked Tenn
~ pie. Will the finder please return to Comma
dore TEMPLE. at Wormfey's hotel. iel4-2ts
T OsT..sunday,. June IS, on one Of the roads
i north Of the city. Ladies' LACE PARASOL,
lined with pink. A liberal reward will be paid If
returned to SIT 18th st. NV. 4-Sts
II OsT-OERTIFICATES Nos. 397 and 1913 Of
the Washington Beneficial Endowment Asso-
citation for $50 each. issued to Marie 8. Jouvenal
the same will please leave them at office Of A. B.
WILLIAMS. administrator, No. 229 ~ street, and
receive liberal reward. Je8- 3taw2W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
COAL AND WOOD.

~ L. SHERIFF,
COAL AND WOOD.
OF every variety.
Special attention given to every order
1ll4 and 326 Pa. Ave.
Depot and Mills. Water and N street Potomac
nlvef. ap2s
" JOHNSON RROTHEIBS.
WOOD: TELEPHONE CORRECTIONS. GOAL.
GOAL. Prompt Deliveries, WOOD.
Main once, wharves, mill and depot CONNECTED
with uptown offices by TELEPHONE
with uneQualed facilities and advantages for
economically conducting the wood and coal trade
wharves, factory, extensive store yards enabling
us TO stock mp largest when coal is lowest; Offices
throughout the city, and all In immediate commu-
nicaton. insHring prompt attention TO orders. we
Are prepared 70 offer to our patrons the best var1e
We insure strictly pure coal, Of 2, 240 pounds 70
the ton. JOHNSON BROTHERS,
Main ONCE. mill and depot, foot of 18th, 18th and
SITS. s.w. Offices: 1202 st. NV; 1l12 9th st.
NV. l4l8 9TH st. nv. and al Pa.av. Sc. oil
NATIONAL FAIB ASSOCIATION.
THE FIRST PREMIUM FOR BEST GOAL ana
KINDLING WOOD was awarded to us over au
competitors.
9TEPHENSON = BRO.
Depot and WILL, 5th-strsst wharf.
Once: 18th ana Penna. avenue. novs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
CHERMAN HOUSE.

FRENCH POINT, LAKE GEORGE, ny.
Beautifully situated opposite the Hun A. "A
Mountain: the gems of the Lake. Good ia:
rooms, excellent table. extensive grounds boating,
Opens JUNE 21sT: For rooms, terms. etc, sd-
dress VIM. A.: SHERMAN. Proprietor. till June
2lst at Glene Falls, NY, after that date as above
Refers to d. B.: Searls, Architect 1923 10th st.,
g. &. Sawyer, q. 6. N, 1420 Mass. ave-
CrCQlarS at Star Office. Send for one. maYl- Am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

hOJBL1NG GAP. PA, WHITE SUI.
lIPHUR and CBALYBEATES SPRINGS. a
OPENS June 16. Rare mountain retreat. M x
Terms very moderate. Excursion tickets, lSs
ADDRESS j. W. WHEELER CO., NewyiIe Cum-
berland county. Pa. Circulars 1t the Star ofice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

SALT WATER BATHING.
- MARSHALLS ST. GEORGE HO-&EAV
IEL, near piney Point. will open June ls:E4
by any place on lower Potomac Good bathing and
hsh.t <; all kinds of boats for guests free Terms
" eorer day: $40 per week; $50 month special
will be met at Piney Point Landing.
te2-lm II. j. MARSHALL. Pronrietnr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

GLEASON OF 1850.
STOCKTON HOTEL, IA
CHARLES DUFFY, (of Confidential Ro- E:3H ID
tel, Philadelphia, Sup't and General Manager.
OPENS JUNE 19.
Mnsic by Hassler's Celebrated Orchestra, SIMON
aASSLER, Leader.
,NoTE.-Our patrons have the use of Passenger
Bells ~ ,aI On, ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

M0INTAN HOUSE, ericsson SPRINGS,
~ PA. will open JUNE l4th, 1880. ~ A
feet above sea level; Nine hours ride lE:I 81
from Washington by Pennsylvania railroad. Pure
spring water, combine to render it attractive to
health and pleasure-seekers Elegant cottages to
Outdoor amusements. hunting, fishing. riding and
9r1Elngs For circulars TERMS ETC.. address w
u. IILER, Supt. Circulars At Star nffica MOO I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

THE GETTYSBURG
...o, .,,,. SPRINGS HOTEL;
formally opened June 9Th The hotel will r a n
be under the personal management of
many years Of experience In conducting summer
resorfs; The B. P; r. r: connects with the w.
Md ID. u. q. B. R., at Union Depot, Baltimore,
and runs through without change. For descriptive
CIRCULARS with terms, &C, call at The Evening Star
Getty sburg, Pa. my22-Im
SECOND SEASON OF A DEsIRABLE SUM.
y mer resort in the mountains Of Vir-
Rinia: five miles from w. o. r. R., YEAY
the depot free. Address ]. b. PRICE. Hills
bOro', Loudoun Co., Va. my26-lms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

WAITED you TO KNOW THAT WE
. ~ ecu z nrst- casss Tailor made Second hand
Butt much better and great deal cheaper than
common new suit can be bought, at
JOSTH'S OLD STAND.
NO. OILY et. n.W.s or ct Branch Store, No. &O8 9th
g. Nv: N.B.-We buy but nxSt-class Hecond-han
Ooeh1n4. maI28
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REHKELEY SPRINGS, w. Va.
ID 1O1 MILES ON b. 4 o, X. r. AND az MILES
By STAGES.
The merits Of Berkeley and it's Baths are .
famous, sEd require no extended notice VEJAV
here: Extensive improvements in baths lE.kF
and BUILDINGS since last season. By the infroduc-
q moments notice Baths consist Of Spout Show
er, Plunge and Swimming Pools. Hotel opens
june 18th. Round trip tickets. including Stage
For terms and particulars write for illustrated and
descriptive pamphlets
my24 Inn mo. r TREAD h aOu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15

has now been long enough in WASHINGTON and ac-
complished sufficient in his profession to feel that
further commendation Of his skill success is un-
necessary. Hundreds Of the most distinguished
citizens Of Washington and vicinity have been
treated by him for the above maladies with great
beers of Congress, both Senators and Representa-
tiyes, many Lawyers, Bankers. Merchants and
Chlefs OF Departments. list Of their names, with
testimonials kindly rendered him, can be examined
at his Offices 619 10th street northwest by those
interested They will also willingly testify to those
Once hours from 8 80 q. m. to p. m from to
4, and from to pm. jel4
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-30
Curiosisies of the Telephone.
chicago Times.

When a single telephone is held to
the right ear, the transmitted voice
appears to come from distance to
the right, while with telephone held
to the left ear it seems to arrive from
the left of the listener. With a tele-
phone to each ear, if one ear be less
sensitive than the other, or if the tele-
phone be held further from that ear,
the voice apparently shifts to the 9th
er side of the ear; and if both ears
hear alike. and both instruments are
equally near their respective cars, the
voice apparently proceeds from IN
front Of the observer.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-30

The Tanbmany Hall organization
consists of three parts first, the Sc
cret society known as the "Tammany
Society, or Columbian Order,D which
was founded in 1889. in the first
month Of Washingtun's adminstra-
ton, and was incorporated in 1905;
which erected the building on the cor
ner of Nassau and Frankfort streets,
formerly known as Taminany Hall,
and controls by lease the present hall
on Fourteenth street; secondly, the
General Committee ard (Assembly)
District Committees Of the Tammany
Hall Democracy, which are councils
of voters, and date, with mauy inter-
mediate changes Of detail, from 1922;
thirdly, the voters, usually about 90,-
600, or two thirds of the entire vote of
the city, who act in harmony with the
committees, and constitute the Tam
many Hall Democracy.
The Tammany Society has passed,
during its ninety years, through five
important epochs Of evolution, and is
now in its sixth. From 1859 to 1880
| it was anti-n,onarchial and anti-for-
eign, with Federalist officers and
AmericarIndian costumes, customs,
aud regalia, cultIvating a distaste for
European mo les Of government by the
sedulens Substitution of certain fan
cied aboriginal customs. Its mem
Ehers discussed political questions, af-
ter the Indian fashion around council
! fires, at which they smoked the tradi-
tional calumet, assisted, perhaps, by
DIRE ughts of the traditional fre-water
In 1870 they received the Greek Indi-
ans, On a visit which one Of the Tam
many sachems had induced the Creek
chiefs 10 make to New York, in such
perfect limitations of the native cos
tune, and in such gorgeously savage
feathers. moccasins, leggings, war
paint, war-cIubs and tornahawks, that
, The Greeks set up whoop of joyful
recognition, which the Tammany
braves mistook for the Indian mode OF
saying grace before human carving
and scattered in a sudden panic At
this interview Secretary Jcffel son,
Chief Justice Jay, Gov Geo. Clinton
and Mayor Duane were present. The
Creeks danced and sang the E-tho
song; the Tammany Grand Sachenl
assured the Greek Grand Sachems
that the spirit Of Columbus and Tam
many were then promenading arm II
arm through the wigwam; the Saga
more of Tammany presented the chiefs
with the calumet, who in return
dubbed him by one of those musical
Indian appellations which ought to be
: immortal-Tuliva Mico or Chief of the
T White Town. In the evening the en-
ee tire party attended the theatre tog tn
: er, and before they left the Creeks en-
! tered into treaty with Washington,
the beloved Sachem of the Thirteen
Fires"