davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
More Outlay for John BuIl.

The spectre Of an enormous outlay for new
House Of Commons In the not very remote fu-
lure is beginning to rise before English eyes,
though the vision Is not especially appalling to
the present generation, who will probably never
be called On to pay the bill The Commons are
now so straitened for room, says the London
correspondent OF the Manchester Examiner,
That the Chief commissions is at his wits end
TO provide more. One annoying feature of the
situation is that the Lords, a great majority of
whom are rarely or never IN their places, have
$4,000 more square feet appropriated TO their
use than members Ct the lower house, five
siXths OF whom attend with great regularity.
The correspondent OF the Examiner adds
Mr.. Shaw Lefevre, urge1 to do something,
and not knowing very well what TO d. has
taken the ventureS0me resolution OF asking the
Lords to give up some Of the room they do not
want to the Commons who want 1t 30 ba lily.
The answer may be favorable, but If so, 1t Wall
be contrary to the general expeditions. Lord
Redesdale will probably detect revolution
airy purposes IN this attempt to encroach
on the sacred precincts OF that portion
OF the palace which Is devoted to him and
his brother peeT5. and az the noble earl Is all
powerful in the matter the reply given to Mr..
clded negative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
Trees In Cities.

an interesting paper has been recently read
by DR.. Phene at Edinburgh on the benefits to
be derived from planting trees In cities. Among
the beneficial results to be attained are. he
stated the relief to the optic nerve through
the eye resting on objects of a green color.
just that which Is effected by the use OF green
or blue glasses in streugt hening and sustaining
tne power OF sight is attained, or at any rats
mucn aided, by the presence of green In ma.
ture; and Ia streets the only method to procure
this result Is by planting trees. 1t was pointed
OUT Dy the author that wherever opportunity
exists nature provides green and blue (the lat
Yer peiDg the same co or minus the presence of
!eloWl, and that as the absence OF color pro
o9ce so snow bllndne s, and In tropical Gains,
light from uniform CLASSY surface. rednced
optical lower soon follows a long continuance
OF the absence OF blue color, which becomes
immediately apparent on motion OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
A Startling DiscOyerv.

According to the Richmond Dispatch there
has been made startling and extraordinary
discovery In connection with the approaching
centennial celebration. 1t will be remembered
that Yorktown. during the late war. was
occupied by the contending armies, and was
for considerable period the he adluarters OF
several OF the federal commanders. Against
one OF these conspiracy is said to have Seen
formed, and the most desperate measures were
Instituted and well nigh carried into execution.
The entire village was undermined and
dynamite explosives with electric attachments
nelo placed at different points, so as to secure
the dc truction Of every living soul in the town.
The discovery was pure accident at tire
present time. AS a northern gentleman was
looking at the extremity OF Corn walls Cave he
csme upon passage just large enough to ad
nit the body OF mau, and pushing mis- inves-
LEGATIONS found the electric batteries the dvna-
mitic bombs and all the appurtenances neces-
sary to blow Yorktown out of existence or
course the bombs are now harmless That the
miIes were never exploded Is only accN1nte1
for by The superstition that their intended
victims had departed before the persons who
Instructed the miDea had completed their
nurd'Jous srrangements; The explosives re
now being removed and the mines filled up so
that no danger will be hereafter incurred,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09

IN SOME ILLUsrRIOUS HOUSES you hear OF the
family nose, in some of the family cheek. bon IS,
In some Of the family lips, In others OF paWi-
Hugo de Mogyns, who helped to conquer Eag.
land for William the Norman. Then there Is
the family walk, the family stammer, and the
family stare, each OF them the cachet and han
mark OF antique and fllustrious lineage. The
members Of one noble house which has sun
piled us with at least two secretaries of state
during the last twenty years have hereditary
incapacity for eating roast mutton while an
other Is noted for instructive dislike to boiled
t0ngua-kOndOn World.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
Mothers Clock.

Chicago Tribune.
Ayouth sat on sofa wide,
Within parlor dim;
The maidwhO fingered by his side
Was all the world to him.
What brought that glad light to his eye
That ca1ence to his tone!
Why burns the lamp of Love SO high,
Though miduignt's hour hath flown?
The clock above the glowing crate
Has stopped at half-past ten;
And, long as that young man may wait,
1t will not strike again.
The artful maiden knows full well
What makes the clock act SO,
And why no earthly power can tell
The tine for him to 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
vast Cattle Grave Yard.

If correspondent OF the Cincinnati fines
Star has not drawn recklessly upon hfs imagtna-
ton 1T is dismal journey from Dodge City to Las
Animas, Col. The distance Is 175 miles, and, &C.
cOr6ipg to bis statement, the entire region is
cattle graveyard. Thousands upon thousands
Of carcasses lie within sight OF the railroad,
and thousands of emacfated creatures, SO feeble
that they can scarcely stand, and are unable to
rise II they fall DOWN. totter about in q vain
effort to find food. At Lakin, a station mid
way between Dodge City and Las Animas the
people estimate that at least Is, 600 cattle were
crowded in and around the town during the
prevalence Of the severe storm few week ago.
II these statements make any approach to
accuracy, not only must the loss be enormous,
but there would seem to be no little danger of q
peStilenCe from the decaying carcasSeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
The Rival Curates.

The new comic opera OF MeSSr5. Gilbert a
llivan car1caturing the "E athetes," "
avn from one OF the Bah Ballads called 'T
rates" The ballad is as follows:
List while the poet trolls
OF Mr. Clayton Hooper,
Who had cure of souls
At Spitton- extra SoOper.
she lived on curds and whey,
And daily sang their praises,
And then he'd 20 and play
With buttercups and daisies.
while croquet Hooper banned.
And all the sports OF Mammen,
He warred with cribba9e, and
He exercised backgammon.
His helmet was glance
That spoke of holy gladness;
sanity smile his lance,
His shield tear of sadness,
{" His vicar smiled to see
This armor on him buckled;
With pardonable glee
He blessed himself and chuckIed
a. In mildness to abound
My curate's sole design is,
In all the country round
There's none so mild as mine ISL
And Hooper, disinclined
His trumpet to be blowing,
Yet didn't think you'd find
mllder curate going.
ga friend arrived ono day
at Spin ton extra SoOper,
And III his shameful way
He spoke to Mr.. Hooper:
'''You think your famous name
For mildness can't be shaken,
That none can blot your fame
But, hooper, you're mistaken!
"'Y our mind is not rs blank
AS that OF Hopley Porter,
v no holds curate's rang
At Assesmilk- CUM Worter.
go He plays the airy flute,
And looks depressed and blighted.
Doves round about him 'toot."
And lambklnS dance delighted.
He labors more than you
At worsted work, and frames it..
In old maids albums, too.
Sticks seaweed-yes, and names it,
The tempter said his say,
Which pierced him like a needle:
He summoned straight away
His sexton and his beadle.
''(These men were men who could
Hold liberal opinions;
On Sundays they were good,
On week days they were minions.)
ITO Hopley Porter go,
Your fare i will afford you;
Deal him deadly blow,
And blessings shall reward you.
But stay; do not Ike
Undue aSs.ssi nation,
And SO, before you strike,
flake this conIA1 icatiOn:
TN give him this one chance
II he'll more gaily boar him
Play croquet, smoke, and dance,
/ willingly will spare him.
They went, those minions true.
To Az 3mi'i-cum- WOrter,
And I Did Their errand to
The Reverend Hopley Porter,
WHAT said that reverend gent.
Dalce through my hours of leisure?
Smoke!-bathe myself with scent?-
Play cToquet? oh, with pleasure!
''Wear all my hair in curls?
Stand at my door and Wink-sO:-
At every pas sing girl?
My brothers, should think So
For years I've longed for some
Excuse for this revulsion;
Now that excuse has come
do 1t Oh cOmpulsiOn !'n
He smoked and winked away
This Reverend Hopley Porter
The deuce there was to pay
at Assesmilk- cum " Orter
And Hooper holds his ground,
In m,ldne-s daily growing
They think him, all around,
lie mldest curate going"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09

A WATCH NOT JEwEL-It IA Watch) Is not
carried or used as jewel or Ornament but as
aumeplece or chronometer, an article of ordi-
nary wear 6y most travellers Of every class, and
ard necessary to the guest In his room as out
OF II, In the night as the daytime. 1t Is carried
TOT use and convenience, and not for ornament.
Nea0 York Court OF Appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09
LINN RER.

OUR IMMENSE TRADE SHOWS WHAT
VIM AND PUSH WILL DO. NOTHING
BUT STEADY Low PRICES, YEAR IN
AND YEAR OUT, WILL CREATE AND
MAINTAIN A BUSINESS SUCH AS
OURS. EVERY ADVANTAGE THAT
BUYERS GAN POSSIBLY SEEK Is AS
SURED. LOW PRICES. LARGE STOCK
OF SIX MILLION FEET. AND AN
: ARCHITECT TO FURNISH PLANS AND
DRAWINGS FREE OF OHAR6E. no
OTHER YARD OFFERS 80 MANY In
JUDGMENTS TO BUYERS.
WILL I d LIB BY,
3 9Th st. and New York ave-,
Sprague Square,
Yards. n. Liberty Market Square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09

Ineimometers reform late In life; they never
oecome temperate" until nearly 60.
Inc nrst black Friday occurred In Robinson
Crusoes uma-Lo,cen Courier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09

NEW sTosE.
NEW STOCK.
lam now ready to display at my new store
No. s39 Pennsylvania ave,
The LARGEST
THE HANDsoMEsT
STOCK OF
FINE CLOTHING
FOR MEN.
FOR YOUTHS.
FOR BOYS.
AND FOR CHILDREv,
EVER BEF ORE SHOWN IN THIS CITY.
THE STOCK IB NEW. FRESH AND LARGE,
AND COMPRISES ALL THE LATEST STYLES
AND NOVELTIEs FOR THE SPRING sEAsON.
A. AUS,
039 Pennsylvania Avenus,
ap4 Five doors Eas: of 10th street.
SODA WATER,
SODA wATKB,
BLOCK-TIN LINEB STEEL FOUNTAINS.
MARBLE APPARATUS FOR RENT.
now is THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE
WARM SEASON.
apply 10 or address
SAM'L C. PALMER.
nar2s 132I 29th St, West Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09

SHA1EH .HATns:
The best assortment Of SKATES. Hharpenins
skates . specially. Also. fne assortment Of Fipa
OUTLIRY. suitable for Christmas Presents, A
o. EIDCHEB'0 OLD STAND.
decD 098 5th st.. OPP Patent OnaoG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-09

DIRATES OFPENZAWCA OLIVETTU
BILLIE TAYLOR.
Fun vocal scores, with piano accompaniment OF
these popular Operas now ready. Also. brilliant
RotpouIt's WaltZes and Marches from same Rich.
ardspn'e New Method Piano Forte. slishtly dam
aged. ct large discount
OIDNEY Il. WIMMOsOs
WAk1 A33 tn 81 N0etAWOUt1
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
MCHENRY, Md, April 10, 1881.

- ~ - F''' ~~b ~OO~'
EDS. REPUBLICAN THE regular
meeting of the Armistead Literary
Society was held Friday evening,
April 10Th. Mr.. j. A. Paugh in the
chair. The following program was
rendered:
Determinations, Oscar Stevens, Miss
J. l.. Head, Miss Lizzie Head and
Herbert Nine, Select Readings, Miss
o. E. Head, w. M. Nine and w. H.
Spiker.
Referred Questions: Which is the
longest railroad in the world, and
how long is it? To Miss j. L. Head.
Answer - The Philadelphia, 1000
miles. Why is an express car like
Mother Eve? TO Miss B. F. Nine.
Answer-Because it was made for
Adams Express use. How many
counties in Alabama? To j. A..
Paugh. Answer-Sixty. When can't
rose be beat. To F.. r. Nethkin.
Answer When it's turnup (turnip).
Debate: Resolved, That example
is more powerful than precept." For
the affirmative, w. M. Nine. Mr..
Stevens and A. s. Specr; for the
negative, +. r. Nethkin, J. A.
Paugh and w. H. Spiker. The de-
cisiOn was in favor of the negative.
An interesting program is in store
for April %. The following referred
questions will be answered What
did Adam leave his children that he
himself did not possess? What is a
Home Ruler? How many newspa-
pers are published in the United
States? What is the length of the
longest day at the Arctic Circle 7
What is speech upon the throne :
And the question, "Resolved, That
wood is more useful to man than
iron," will be debated.
BERT.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
DR. Oellig & PfOutz Tonic Elixir and
pills.

The reliable preparation so highly recon-
mended by Its merits. This m, dicine is
known by Its curative powers from the East
to the West, from the North to the South.
Owing to the purity of the medicine and the
satisfaction 1t has been giving the demand
Is largely increasing. 1t is the great cleanser
and purifies the system; reg ulates the liver,
heart. lungs, and Kidneys; cures dyspepsia;
Is invaluable us tonic; will impart strength
to the system; restores lost appetite, and Is
also certain TO remove all obstruction to the
regular course of nature in females. 1t will
also strengthen the weakest cord, restore
down bearing, and is sure remedy for
Whites pain in the back, in side, or under
the shoulder blades; heaviness on breast, or
belching of wind. This desirable medicine Is
manufactured by NJ. d. Pfoutz, of Waynes-
boro, Franklin county, Pa, and is for sale in
Oakland by A. G. Sturgiss, and at Wilson's
Store by Wilson Bros. Send for circular to
M. d. Pfoutz, Waynesboro, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
LOGAN.

Two country neighbors who had
had falling out agreed to submit
their differences to an old Quaker,
and to abide by his award. 1t was
one of the coolest days in December :,
the ground was covered with snow,
and stiff breeze was blowing. The
old Quaker led the two irate men to
the Top of a hill where the north
west wind had full sweep, and turn.
ing to them, said: my award is
that you both remain here until you
settle your differences. FAREWELL"
When the hot days of summer come,
the climate of Washington will put
an end to the farce now being enacted
by the United States Senate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
List Of Jurors for May Court.

District Nc. 1.-G. w. Kitzmiller,
Rudolph Beckman, B. f. Snyder, j.
III. Wilson, q. +. Richardson.
No. 2.-Benj. Shepp, Hamilton
Frazee, E. M. Friend. Charles HI.
Stuck, Jefferson Frazee, VIM. Umbel.
No. 3.-James HI. Fuller, Charles
Bill, Jefferson Broadwater, Gustavus
Broadwater. Michael 8. burst.
No. 4.-Thcmas Bartlett. Charles
Michael, Henry Paugh, Benz. Green,
Ohio Paugh. VIM. Schell, George L.
Michael.
No. 5.-Morgan Coneway, Jonas
BeeghIey, Eli Brown, John E. Gina.
gey.
No. 6.-Thas. Dewitt, Nimrod
Glotfelty, Allen Enlow, L. Fl. John.
son, Winfield Friend. E. A. Brown.
ing.
No, Wv. M. Coddington, A. G.
Brooke, Parker Ashby, VIM. Bray,
Geo. M. Mason, John Thompson.
No. S.-John Blamble, Chas. Best
John o. Harvey, 1. 1. Thompson, G
l.. Paugh. M. Mckinney, Ed. w
Miller, J. M. White.
No. 9.-Chas. johnson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23

The engineers of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company who are sur
veying route for the new road to
Philadelphia from Port Deposit, ex-
press the opinion that the most feasi-
BILE route is through Rock Run hol-
lew. The bridge, it is thought, will
cross the Susquehanna diaaonally
and be about ninety feet above the
water. The route will run to the
north of EIKten, and strike the Della
ware Western between Landenberg
and Newark.
A few evenings since a four-year.
old boy in Cumberland, while being
taught the Presbyterian catechism,
Was asked the question, "Who temp
ted them to this sin ?' His mother
was astenished to hear him answer
promptly "The devil tempted Eve,
and she gave the cake to ADAM"
The same youth, while discussing
Easter eggs, was told by ten-year-
old brother that 1--WE are Presbyter-
ians. and do not believe IN Easter
eggs" when four-year answered
back Pm no Presbyterian l am a
Garfield man.
Col. Legg, of Kent Island. who
helped to frame the present oyster
law, tells a queer story as to the mo-
tives guiding him in amending it so
as not to absolutely prohibit the TAX
ing OF oysters during the summer
months. He says he happened to be-
think himself of Aunt Betsy Smith.
an old lady of Kent Island. whose
custom it was in mild and warm
weather to catch few oysters each
day and exchange them for meat,
lard. meal and other edibles with the
family of Colonel Legg and the veal
thier residents of the island. So, UNI
willing to cut off the old lady from
her means of livelihood, he sent a
message down to her, learned that
she caught on each good oystering
day between May and September
about five bushels of oysters, and in
serted clause IN the law allowing
that amount to be taken per day by
persons catching during the summer.
1t may thus be seen that Col. Legg
legislated so that he would not him
self be deprived of his usual supply
of oysters IN summer time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
Vice Prest. M. S. s. U.
CUMBERLAND, Md,

April 18th, 1881.
EDITORS REPUBLICAN "A box
containing twin babies has he IN
found in an alley in the rear OF Wine
lands store in Frostt urg, which
caused no little sensation in that
locality. The children were suppos-
ed to have been foully dealt with and
put there on Saturday night the 10th
instant. One of them had a cord
around its neck and the other a
wound on the back of the head. A
jury of inquest was held, and after
hearing a number of witnesses, rem
dered the following verdict: 1--WE,
the jury. find that the deceased in
FAINT children are the Legitimate off
spring of Jane Scheli, of Allegany
county, born unto her between the
10th and 2lst days of March, 1881, at
the house Of Thomas Haltin, in Frost
burg. Md, and that the said infant
children came to their death at some
time between the said 10th and 2lst
days of March, 1881, by violence in
f1icted on them by some party or
parties to the jury unknown" The
accused is in Jail.
On Thursday afternoon last Thos.
B. Davis, Esq, brother of Senator
II. G. Davis, made very narrow
escape from being fatally shot. He
was at the time of the occurrence
standing upon an elevated spot in the
Elk Garden region, in Garrett coun-
ty, prospecting for coal. He heard
the report of gun. and turning sud-
denly, felt something strike him
above the waist band. Upon exam
ination he found ball lodged in his
vest after having passed through tive
inches of his flesh. 1t Is supposed
the shot came from the gun of a hun
ter and was an accident. Fortunate
~ the wound Is not dangerous one.
President Henry LOyeridge and
others made visit Of inspection over
the Georges Creek and Cumberland
railroad on Friday last.
Quite discussion was had as to the
propriety of adjourning Court on last
Friday. it being Good Friday.
Judge Motter declined to sit ON that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
KtNGwooD, w. VA, April Is, 's1.


EDITORS REPUBLICAN:--T Think
ing a letter from this point might be
interesting to some of your readers,
J send you this. but will not feel hurt
if your editorial judgment should
consign it to the waste basket.
Kingwood is ten miles from the
railroad. Many people. of course, do
not know this, but l can assure you
If they had to travel from Tunnelton
they would think it much more than
ten miles.
A nicer, cleaner. neater, prettier
little country town than Kingwood
we rarely find. The people are
nearly all scelI-to-do. so to speak, aR1
it is said by some that Kingw God has
more wealth for the population than
any town in the State. and think
that this statement, in all probabili
~, is true. The Spring Term of the
Circuit Court commenced here on
Friday last, and will likely continue
till the 9Th of May. The docket is
very large, owing to the fact that no
business of any consequence was
transacted at the October Term, and
ewing further to the fact that the
County Court system has been abOl-
ished by constitutional amendment.
Hon. William II. Ice was elected
Judge of this judicial Circuit last
Fall and there has been much specu-
lation here as to what sort of a Judge
he would make, and various 0pin-
ions have been expressed upon the
subject. After the Judge has Dresi-
ded over the Court one week, how
ever. hear but enc opinion express.
ed, and that is highly favorable to
the Judge. The members of the Bar
are unanimous in their opinion that
we have secured an excellent Judge.
Judge Ice. 1 believe, is native OF
Monongalia county, but has lived
nearly all his life at Phillippi, in
Barbour county, where he has been a
successful practitioner for many
years. He is. judging from appear
ance. about forty years of age, of fine
presence and address courteous, yet
firm and dignitied on the bench, in
fact every inch a judge. May his
| shadow never grow less.
l will write you again next week
MARCUS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
LOCAL N EWs.

-Wanted-Two draft horses fer
tram road. ID. f. OFFUTT.
The place where you can make
"profit on your purchases" is where
the <'Red Flag Ftoateth."
Letters Testamentary were granted
nv the Register OF Wills, on Tues
day, to W. P. Totten, Executor of
the estate of Ezekiel Totten, deceas-
ed.
Don't fail! Go where the "Red
Flag Floateth," and yeu will learn
something to your advantage.
Married, on Sunday, April 18th.
at the residence of the brides pa
rents, by Rev. William E. George,
William T. Davis, of Preston county.
w. Va, and Miss Willie c. Wilson.
OF Garrett county, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23

A special to the Cleveland Leader
chronicles an interesting case at
Mount Vernon. Lester Williams shot
a stork, which was three feet and a
half high when erect. The bird being
strange, 1t was taken to the Office Of
DR.. Robinson and examined by
archaeological experts. While being
handled the head Of snake protru-
ded from the fowls mouth. Natur-
ally, the spectators dropped the Birds
head and awaited developments. The
snake crawled out of his strange
prison In the sterk's stemack, and
proved of as rare species among
ophldians as the sterk is in North
American fauna. The reptile meas.
ured four feet in length and three
inches in circumference.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-04-23
Real Estate Transfers.

The following is a list of real estate
transfers filed for record ia the office
of w. III. Tower, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Garrett county, for the
week ending April 10:
John L. Horsnan to Agnes Hor.
snaa, S7t acres Of land SIS.
Jacob L. Houser and wife to Jos.
Kemp. part of tract of land called
Chance" containing 81 acres S46S.
Fred'k. w. Berg to Geo. w. Will
son, part Of "Elk Garden" contain
ing 100 acres $3.50.
1haddues Giotfelty and wife to
Henry Schafer, 80 acres Of land ;
$500.