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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

The diplomatic corps has now a number Of
charming young unmarried ladies among the fam
lies Of the ministers secretaries. They are:
Miss Allen, daughter OF the minister from Hawaii.
now the dean OF the diplomatic corps; Miss Pres
ton, the daughter OF the Haytien minister: the
Sehorftas de Zamacona daughters of the Mexican
minister; Miss Bartlett whose father Is secretary
OF the Chinese legation; the Portuguese minister's
daughter. Mile. das Nogueiras; Miss Martinez,
whose father represents Chill; and the Spanish
MINISTER'S daughter, Sehorta B3rca. Several of
teSe young girls are more than ordinarily attrac
tive. Miss Allen and Miss Bartlett are daughters OF
American parents, but Miss Alien was born during
her fathers residence in the Sandwich Islands, and
has passed most of her short life there, while Miss
Preston, whose parents came from English faIni-
lies residing in Hayt has spent most OF her young
life in New York.
The room in the White House which President
Arthur Is to use as his sleeping chamber is to be
anything" It's prevailing color is an intense sky
blue, even the woodwork about the Walls, doors and
windows being OF that vivid hue. The walls are
papered with silver, delicateiy lowered in gold.
The furniture, curtains and lamDrequinS are blue
satin dsmaSk. with very small gold flower on it.
The private Office adjoining is of the prettiest
rooms in the house. Its walls are paneed in pale
pink nd French grey, with a pale blue border and
gilt holdings.
entertain the members of the Indiana Club at his
residence, 1912 street
THE Anaranth,' social literary club, origi.
mated by e. L. Townsend, Capitol Hill. will meet
next Wednesday evening at MIS- Benedict's. 324
East Capitol street Mrs. Mary Clemmer will con-
tribute an article for the Club early in the sea-
son.
Representative Russell and family are at their
residence, on Capitol Hill, 201 New Jersey avenue.
Representative Blackburn was lately sum-
mOned to Kentucky by the news that his wife was
thought to be dying, and his daughter also was in
declining health.--Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Blair Lord
and Judge ScOfeld's wife and daughter arrived
from New York yesterday, TO remain during the
winter. --Representative and Mrs Singleton, Of
Mississippi, arrived this morning, and are at their
former quarters, 1907 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

CHILDREN'S SUITS!
CHILDREN'S OVERCOATS!
IN THE LINE OF CHLDREN's SUITS AND
OvERCOATs WE CAN SHOW STYLES AND SHAPES
THAT CAN BE FOUND AT NO OTHER HOUSE IN
THE CITY.
THE QUESTION MAY BE ASKED WHY NO
OTHER HOUSE CAN SHOW THESE STYLES.
SIMPLY BECAUSE
LIKES, BERWANGER & co.
MANUFACTURE ALL THE GOODS THEY SELL.
WE HAVE IN OUR EMPLOY GENTLEMAN
KNOWN TO THE TRADE AS DESIGNER. WHO
DOES NOTHING BUT STU DY STYLES OF BOYS
AND CHILDREN's CLOTHING. AND CUT PAT
TERMS FOR THE SAME.
OUR HOUSE BEING THE ONLY MANUFACTURE
ING CLOTHING HOUSE IN WASHINGTON CON-
trolls THESE STYLES EXCLUSIVELY, AS WE
SELL TO NO RETAILER IN THE CITY.
OUR PRICES ARE NATURALLY LOWER THAN
OTHERS.
WE WILL AT ANY TIME FURNISH YOU WITH
SCRAPS OF SAME GOODS AS SUIT PURCHASED
FREE OF CHARGE.
LIKES, BERWANGER l. CO.,
STRICTLY ONE-PRICE CLOTHIERs,
$40 SEVENTH STREET.
8. KATZENSTEIN, MANAGER.
SUMMIT MISUNDERSTANDING WATER.
In order to supply amino reasing demand for
SUMMIT MINERAL SPRING WATER
sa IN So Family Y Ssr
prices:
Doc. Quarts, s2..e lDoz Pints, 81 10
At which prices can obtained from Druggists Gro
cers. and dealers generally. or from the
DEPOT, 1904 10Th STREET.
WEST WASHINGTON.
Respectfully, &C.,
SAML c.. PALMER.
sF-TELErnoSrc coxnrcT1os. nos
HR. SIBLEY'S COMPOUND CALISAYA
Wine Bttars contans ten INGREDIENTS pine OF rege-
tables and one at iron. The la.netic iron which c
ters into their composition os the ,st gua
These Bters win cure dys eih is a,.ryoas des!.s
and malar.al feyers and 81 disease Of the stomach.
liver, blood and nerses, also, all fotnae diseases.
avenue northwest u19
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03
RAINY SUNDAY PREDICTED.

The chief signal officer furnishes the following
special bulletin TO the press:-The barometric
pressure is unusually high all over the United
States At this report cloudy weather prevails
Light rain has fallen In Texas and the Ohio valley
light snow In the upper Mississippi valley and
upper lake region. Northeasterly winds prevail
I'm the Atlantic coast and east gulf states north
erly in the Missouri valley; elsewhere they are
light and variable. The temperature has risen In
the gulf states, Tennessee and the Ohio valley:
elsewhere has remained nearly stationary. In all
the states IL Is above the mean for the month.
Cloudy weather and light rain is indicated for SUM-
DAY In the middle states and New England, and
light rain or snow In the lake region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WARRINGTON. DC. December 8, 1881. $50 am
For New England and the middle Atlantic states,
cloudy weather, followed by light rain, winds
mostly easteriy, stationary or higher tempera-
ture, lower pressure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

TIE Sun, Hughes editor, ably reviews Judge Cox
TWO THOUSAND solid gold finger rings with anne
thysfs, cameos garnetS, bangles, etc, from 81 50
% SO X. Harris Il Co., Jewellers, 1872 7th st rect.
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DRY GOODS.
NOTICE, NOTICE! notice.

We ask an inspection Of stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
- we must make room for Christmas supplies We kcsp
only< most approved fahcs and warrant every sr.
Gle and sha orer Inducements for the next Is a.
10 dsyA
BROWN & CLAGETT,
dl 500 MARKET SPACE.
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DE-. METTAuR's
HEADACHE PILLS

Cure most wonderfully In very short time both SICK
AND NERVOUS HEADACHE relieve DYSPEPSIAtD
its worst FORMS cleansing the body of Of bile,
producing regular healthy action Of the bowels.
full size box of these valuable PILLS, With fun d.
rections for a complete mailed 10 address
receipt of nine three cent postage stamps. For sale ~
all druggists at % cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

INTERNAL REVENUE ADMINISTRATIONS A.
Mitchell has been appointed storekeeper for the
9th district OF Kentucky, and w. N. Wade store
keeper for the 9th district OF Kentucky.
THE TREASURY now holds 1871 1861 100 in United
States bonds to secure National bank circulation
United States bonds deposited this account
100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

LYcETT's BINDERY, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue.
BOOKS OF every description neatly bound. Orders
Dy mail promptly attended 10. See advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., SAFE, 355. 46; customs. 1914, 62697.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF A HIGHLY IMPORTANT
ART SALE am authorized TO announce the public
sale OF unique and collection of art gems,
comprising superb real bronze and marble clocks,
choice bisque figures, French placques royal pOr-
pedestal feet high This elegant collection
Will be arranged for exhibition and sale the Art
SaleSr0Om, corner of 18th and streets, opposite
WOrmleyS. For further particulars advertise
ment. THOMAS DOWNING AuctiOneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

Children,s JeweIry,
Bracelets. bangles, neck chains, rings, ear rings
and pins, at Priggs, 457 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

Hats mt Reduced Prices.
FAN styles Silk Hats. $3.50 and s.;
Latest styles Still Fur DerbyS, 81, $3.50:
Fine Soft Felt Hats, 81 so, 81. IS, 81, $3.50;
Best stn and soft Dollar Hats produced
we have about seventy-five dozen boys and
chidrens Hats still in stock which we are closing
out at reduced prices, from 50, 60, 75c., 81. At
Lewis, $40 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

1OO IAI III CLASSIF1
NOR RENT OR SALE-A SPLENDID LOT OF
Il Upright Pianos, of first class makers. Call at
F. URSO'S Piano Roolns 1890 street northwest
d3-3t-
NOR RENTAL FOURTH STREET NORTH
IL west, Furnished Rooms, suite SINGLE fronting
Judiciary Park. d3-lw-
FoR RENT-TO GENTLEMEN. NEWLY FUR
cars the door: references exchanged. Address
WEST END, Star Office. It.
IHOR RENT-HANDSOME ROOMS, NEWLY FUR
II nished, first second and third floors; frst-cass
table board with private family Of refinement; no
children servants. 1913 18th street, corner
K. d3-3t.
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TYLER & CHEWING,
n29 9ls SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
GREAT BARGAINS
IN DRY GOODS.
SELLING OFF ALL OF OUR
FALL AND WINTER GOODS CHEAP.

Double width all wool. LADIES' Flannel SuiilS ~ IAN
colors Tic Finest quality wide, double wdtl, pure
WOOL Dress Plaids, 81. Bleached Table Damask all
linen soc BRIGADE silks .s pure skl. all coorr 81.
Double White Blankets, 81 so. Iarge Calico
forts. 81. Coored and Black Satns 75c. Black SILK
Nelvets ST. Coored Silk Nolvets, 81 25 Piano Covers
silk embroidered So 20. Coored and Black Silk Plush
- So ladies' Jackets. listers Circulars and Goats.
very cheap. Colored and Black Cashmeres double
!not all wool. l5c. Black Grape double fold, 75c.
Black Cashmere ShRwls.. pure WOOL s.. 80. Lace for
Curtains l5c. TO ST. Cloth. for men and boys wear,
600 pieces immense assortment 25c. TO 81 D. Pure
white Quilts, soc. 75c and 81 We selling excel
l k.t Black silks At and 81 So Also snrah.
heun reduced from 81 to ladies' all wool FLANNEL
Suiting, Doc. Colored and Black Cashmere Sergee,
pure wool, Csc Beautiful Silk and Wool Dress Goodsp
31Hc. Large size, double white Blankets, pure wos
50. Colored and Black Silks. soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

THOUGHTFUL, ambitious, far-seeing young men
and women are using this last month OF the old
year In making preparation at the Spencerian Bust
ness College for an intelligent and successful new
year,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

FREE EXHIBITION OF PICTURES, including all the
latest novelties In imported and domestic steel en-
cravings, paintings, fine chromos, &c. Picture
frames In velvet, gilt, walnut, oak and fancy
mouldlngS, on hand and made to order Also,
large and select stock of wall papers, window
shades, cOrniceS, &c. The most beautiful line of
Christmas and New Year cards ever in this city
Be sure and see the water color painting OF Otheio
before DeSdemOna and her father. Windows
lighted sunday night, at VeerhOf's, 916 18th street.
Mr. LEpING, OF the firm OF Moore & Leding, Jew
elers has gone TO New York TO pick up some choice
novelties for the holidays
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HEREBY NOTIFY my friends and the public that
i am In no way connected with the late firm of
Benkert Wilson, (althOugh they still persist In
keeping my name on their signs,) but can be found
berger, 3O6-3OS 9TH street. GEO. B. WILSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

HOLIDAY Books, fine stationery, childrens books
Christmas cards, &c. MilanS, Coz 18th street.
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DURING THE WEEK ended to-day there were re-
ceived at the Treasury for redemption 1885 OOO
These receipts for the corresponding week OF last
year were SSl5 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03

Thousands of Ladies
Have found sudden relief from all their woes by
the use of Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, the great remedy for diseases peculiar to
females. Send to Mrs Lydia Z. Pnkham, 233
Western avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlet.
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Hop Bftters IL q Preventive and Cure
For ague. 1t is your own fault If you have it.
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II Singer. HoEe. Wheeler Wilsoa, pqneGe1c Me-
g. =. Ans issseiDs zOs want sesse g AskkH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-11-03
4 LadY'S Pet Fishes.
Marlboro (Mass.) Union-J ournal.


There lives i'll Sandwich, Mass, on
the borders of one of the most charm
ing lakes in America, Mrs. F. II Bur
CESS. 1t has been her custom once or
twice day for quite period to feed
the fish In this lake, and few DAYS
ago we CHANGED to be favored with an
invitation to witness this novel feast.
She first splashed the water with her
hand, when in a moment there NAV be
seen approaching from every direction
hundreds of large sinners; then eels,
varying in size from one to about three
feet IN length, may appear on the sur
face, ten, twenty, and thirty feet away,
their necks stretched apparently to see
whether it is friend or foe who is dis
turbing the waters. In less than three
minutes these various species had
collected directly before her, and as she
commenced to feed, the water
was fairly alive with them. They take
bread directly from her hands, and
turtles would allow her to take them
entirely out of the water, and while
she held them in one hand they would
eat with the greatest voracity from the
other. But the eels amused us most.
There was one she called Quinn,
measuring about three feet in length,
that repeatedly came to the surface,
and would glide back and forth through
her hands, and several times she lifted
him partially out of the water, but he
was careful to keep his head under.
He seemed to feel that she would take
no undue liberties with him so long as
his head was in its natural element,
but the moment he saw daylight he
would dart back as only an eel could.
Another small one about foot in
length, seemed to be particularly fond
of her caresses, and could be handled
about as she pleased, it being under
stood that he was to remain under
water though.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-11-03
Virtues and Devotion of American
Wives.
y eW I Ork sun.

1t may we'll be source of National
pride that all which is Justly said of
the self-sacrifce and of the thoughtful
and tender devotion of Mrs. Garfield to
her husband during his long and dis
tressing illness might be said with
equal justice of almost every American
wife under similar circumstances. In
deed, nothing less is expected of Amer
lean women; and, though they attract
little or no attention, such instances of
wifely care and watchful affection are
of constant occurrence, in the palatial
houses of the rich, and in the humber
dwellings OF the poor and lowly; SO that
when Mrs. Garfield is praised, the high
eulogies pronounced upon her belong
not to her alone, but are tributes to the
character, the disinterestedness, and
the fidelity of American wives in gener-
al. Indeed, so much is the exercise of all
these womanly virtues looked upon ass
matter of course, that the public would
be greatly shocked at the manifestation
of any lack of them in case where
the sufferings of husband had been so
terrible and prolonged. Many a COM
mon laborer, living from hand to mouth
on his daily earnings, possesses the
priceless treasure of d wife just as de-
voted; while it is fortunate that the
conspicuous example of a presidents
wife has brought these common but
high qualities of American women so
prominently before the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-11-03
Wheat, Dat and Barley Smut.

All persons who address us upon the
subject of smut ask for the remedy of
remedies, and this is a part of the sub
ject that is very difficult to treat. The
smut plant IS SO small in its beginnings,
and also so rapid in its growth, that its
presence is not known on the grain I'M
til its destructive work is done. IF the
smut enters the plant from spores
which cling to, and are sown with, the
grain, it is to be expected thorough
cleaning Of the grain would be proper
precaution. The application of any
substance that would kill the spores
and not injure the grain, naturally sug-
gests itself, The soaking of the grain in
a solution Of sulphate Of copper (blue
vitriol), followed by an application of
lime, has proved of value. Precaution-
airy measures Of this nature are all that
seem to be within the reach of the
farmer. If the spores can be kept from
finding their way to the growing grain
the smut will not appear. With corn,
the best way to rid the field of smut is
to pass through it and gather and burn
all the affected ears and stalks. In this
way the many millions of spores are
kept from being spread and continuing
the pest. With the smaller grains, as
wheat and oats, this method, though it
is the most effective, would probably
be impracticable. Though the remedy
is not easy of application, it is step
forward in the work, to know the exact
nature Of the trouble, and about this
there is now no doubt. Smut is a small
parasitic plant preying upon those of a
higher Order.-AnlericUn AricuHawiSt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-11-03
SCAR-FACED CHARLEY.
Ihe Laya-Beds Fiend Settles Down
as Successful Farmer.
st. Louis Post-Dispateh.

81 Louis P0St-DlSpatCn.
Dr. d. B. Dyer, of the Quampan
Agency, Indian Territory, accompanied
by Mr.. u. ID. Williams, was in town to-
day. Mr.. Dyer is we'll known as one of
the most successful Indian Agents in
the employ of the Government, and
his agency is one of the largest and
best managed in the Territory.
How are your pets getting along ?''
asked the reporter.
~ cry well, " replied Mr.. Dyer. "They
are taking to civilized ways very rap
Idly, aud are much more tractable than
you would think. They all wear cit
lzen's dress now, and are the most in
dustrlous farmers you could imagine. !"
What tribes are stationed with
you?"
'The Quapaws, Peorias, Miamis, OF
toWays, Wyandottes, Senecas, Shaw
nees, and the remnant of the once fam
ed Modocs."
"How many of the Modocs remain ?"
about 100. They are quiet and do
Gle, and are not at all like the fends
of the lava beds. Scar-faced- Charley.
Captain Jacks old partner, is the Chief
now, and a better behaved old farmer
could scarcely be found. The last
Agent removed him, but l gave him
his place again, and his people are
pleased. He has settled down. an
there is not more faithful Indian in
the agency"
How many acres of land have YOU
under cultivation altogether ?"
Nearly 10000. We have 1900 In
dams altogether. The Modocs alone
attend to 400 acres"
"What is their condition?"
Every satisfactory. We have three
day and two boarding schools, the lat
ter accommodating 200 pupils. The
teachers are white ladies and gentle
man, but have a few Indians employ
ed IN that capacity. The old bucks and
squaws are very anxious that their
children should go to school, and they
all appear to like to learn. We have
fifteen policemen, and the community
Is just as orderly as any country settle
ment. No serious trouble has occurred
during the year, and none need be
feared"
"Are the Indians still as mixed as
they formerly were on the subject of
marriage?"
That's the chief trouble. They still
have an idea that one wife is scarcely
enough and they cling to the old prac-
tlce of putting away wife when they
grow tired of her. We are gradually
working them out of this. If this mat
ter were corrected [ should be ready to
boast about them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-11-03
A VICTIM OF COINCIDENCE.
The Man who Never Helped Elect a
PreslCent Who Did Not Die IN
New York Herald

New FORK Herald.
A merchant Of this city, who has
taken part in the presidential elections
of the last forty years, has had the
singular misfortune to vote for the four
presidents who died in office-Harri-
son, Taylor, Lincoln, and Garfield
and never have Endorsed any other sue
cessful candidate. Hearing of this
strange experience, reporter went to
him for its confederation. He said
Il have always been wing and re-
publican, and voted for Henry Clay,
who was beaten. In 1910 voted for
Harrison, and he died in office.
In 1914 l voted against Polk,
who was elected. In 1S4S 1 voted for
Taylor, who also died in office. That
was the first coincidence. but 1 never
thought much about it. In 1852 |
voted against Pierce and he got through
all right In 1860 l voted the fusion
ticket as against Lincoln. I believed
at that time that the slavery in the
south was a domestic institution with
which the north had no right to inter
fere. [ changed my mind when [ saw
what the southerners were doing, and
In 1864 [ voted for Lincoln, who was
assassinated. This happening to the
third successful candidate [ had voted
for rather staggered me. In 1868 I
declined to vote at all-not because |
was superstitious, but because did not
want to support Grant and I would not
vote for democrat. In 1872 | had
moved my residence to New JERSEY.
and was not entitled to vote that
year. In 1876 [ lost my vote, too, and
in 1880 told my friends that did not
want to vote for Garfield, for if 1 did
he would either be defeated or would
lose his life in Office. They insisted
upon my doing so, however, and it
looked like such close thing that I
was finally persuaded and voted for
Garfield. Now ne is dead, and never
will vote for another president, if live
to be thousand years DID,"
And you are not superstitious ?"
"No. SIR the merchant replied, with
some asperity, "but it is very strange
series of condolences, and [ don't
want to prolong it. Now, | want you
to promise me that you will not pub
llsh my name"
ell do it if you will promise never
to vote for me for president" replied
the reporter. and the compact was set
tied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-11-03
Where Three States Meet.
New York Graphic.

There is stone near Pownal, VT,
where three counties and three States
meet viz, Massachusetts, Vermont and
New York. 4 while ago a man leased
the spot and erected a three-cornered
shanty containing three-cornered bar,
with the stone at its center, and began
to dispense corn-iuice without a license
to the sovereigns of the three States.
When the Bay State Constable came in
due time with his handouts and war
rant, the culprit stepped into the Yer
mont corner, and, pointing to the inter-
vening stone defed him. The same
happened to the Vermont officer. Then
those Constables connived to meet and
seize him together. While they were
pulling out their warrants and hand
CUTS the New Yorker broke away from
them and got over into the State of
New York, where he was beyond the
jurisdiction of both. Then the ma esty
of the law IN three States were aroused
and three officers moved upon the
shanty at one and the same time, and
the defiant rum-seller was now in hot
water. He carried out the 'joke" to
the end, however, for getting ontop of
the stone which stands partly in three
States, he shouted: Come on and d.
vide me into three parts, but III make
it hot for the one that takes the two
thirds of me that don't belong to him.
He had, however, taken too large a
quantity of his own medicine to enable
him to preserve his equilibrium on top
of the stone, and while still defying the
Constables he fell off and rolled over
into the State Of Massachusetts,, where