Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-17
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enacted by our state legislature is moi dps-
tined 10 meet here any more than az Annanolis
win universal observance. However this NAV
be. gentleman OF our acquaintance who fs civ
en- 10 the habit OF expressing himself when nn
DER excitement In somewhat frreverent English
discussing In our hearing the other day some
current republican short-coming. and after
MorklDg himself into passion about IT, turned
sharply upon the new act against swearing aud
pelated IL In terms-well In terms Unfamiliar
10 all orthodox catechisms. Quoth our irate
lileLu-Pas law have they against swear
ing? Going 10 lankeerize old Maryland are thew
We'll see about that. I'll curse when =
please and the - black republicans in parttc-
ular."-N. AT1Y's Beacon.
TIRE AMERICAN DorRIE IRoS RoPR system has
been adopted by the constructors OF the railway
up Mount Nesuyius. There are two lines OF
rails, each provided with a carriage divided into
two compartments, and capable OF holding stx
persons. While one carriage goes up the other
comes down, thus establishing counterpoiSe
which considerably economies the steam OF the
stationary traction engine The incline is ex-
uemely steep, commencing al 400. Increasing 10
possible precaution has been taken against acci.
cent. ana The railway itself is protected against
pcSslole IONS or lava 10y an enormous walt The
ascent VIII DE MADE In eight or ten minutes TO
OBTAIN the necessary supply OF water large
). covered cisterns have been constructed which
In the winter will be nlled with the snow that
OFTEN falls heavily on Nesuvius. This snow will
De quickly melted by the Internal heat and
beSides the water thus obtained the frequent
rainfall Will also be conducted into the cisterns
An elegant cafe restaurant, capable OF accom-
modating 100 persons, will be attached TO the
station. Above the entrance TO the latter is an
ample terrace supported on columns. whence
an enchanting view is obtained not only or th,.
Gulf OF Naples, but also OF those OF Bale and
Gaeta each dotted with its islands.
A VIOLENT Tory EIBCToR In London was
mace the victim OF a practical Joke on the eve
CT the election. He had been on the rampage
ever since the contest began, and had made
himself so obnoxious that a few ardent liberals
determined TO pay him back. on the SATURDAY
evening before the election the worthy citizen
went TO bed as usual, perhaps TO dream or the
tory majority OF about 100 on which In his
waking hours he speculated. Conceive his hor-
ror, therefore, when On rising next morning he
!ound that the front or his residence had been
covered with liberal placards inviting electors
10 vote for opposition candidates. The victims
rage was almost Titanic, and ft was not assuaged
by the fact that he was unable TO get assistance
10 take down the placards, and found himself
obliged 10 leave them there Till Monday or 90
take them down himself. He chose the latter
alternative, and the public vending their way
10 chapel and church were much edified with
the sight OF the unfortunate politician and one
q his servants aSSiduously scrubbing away at
The plaCards, The paste OF which had dried hard
and fastened them 10 the wall With great tena-
city. The job was not finished under two
hours.