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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21
Amusements, &c.s Tonight.
NATIONAL THEArER.-Lotta In her new play,


THE HAvENNER MEMORIAL SERvICEs--The
memorial services of the late John F. Havenner.
past grand patriarch, past grand and grand
representative of the order OF Odd Fellows
under the auspices Of Washington Lodge, No. 6.
at the hall on It'll street last evening, were of
more than ordinary interest, and there was
large attendance of the membership and other
friends of the deceased. The exercises were
opened by short address by Mr.. Walter Dod-
son. the N. G. of the lodge. and prayer was
offered by the chaplain; the Mount Vernon
Quartette club followed with an appropriate
piece Of music. Mr.. Oliver Dufour, in behalf of
the donors, presented the lodge, in very ap-
propriate address, with fine portrait Of the
deceased, painted by Mr.. Charles Armor. The
Noble Grand appropriately responded. P. G..
W. G. Perry delivered an eulogy on the de-
ceased, and a poem written by Mrs. A. L. Du-
four. was read with effect by Grand Secretary P.
Hall Sweet
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Forty Years Expcrieuce Of an Old Nurse
MIS- WlnsloWs Soothing Syrup is the pres rfption
OF one OF the best female physicians and nurses in
years with never-faiiing success by millions OF
mothers for their children. It relieves the child
from pain, cures dySenteFy and GiarrhRa, gripping
IN the bowels ana wiEd collie BY giving health
10 tne child II rests the mother. Price % cents
bottle. mws
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Wells Health Rem wer,-abSoluto cure for
nervous debility ami weakness OF the general We
functions 81, at Druggists $50 Pennsylvania av-
enue. w
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.'AIderncy Dniry Naeons.o
Fresh Aderney Butter, churned every morning
Also, cottage cheese, buttelmilk and sweet milk,
&c. per ut. Cream, i5c. mint
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BUYERS or HOLIDAY GOODs will find at Edward
CSyer'y { Cos. lbs New York avenue, an elegant
EBe Uf fancy library lamps. brass tenders. frames,
aBGironS and fire SITS, fancy bellows and brushes,
caDiles Is Jardin Tres Steei-finlShed fire sets, in
new de SINS, lust received.
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Irritation, Inflammation 1T neck of the bladder
dlfc cult. or frequent ur'nation, completely cured
Dy "Buchupa1ba," great Kidney and Urinary
remedy. 81. Stott Cromwell, $50 Pennsylvania
avenue.
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MINCE PIES for Christmas made OF mince-meat
OF my own manufacture. Fruit and Pound cakes
Silver and Fancy Cakes, Ice Cream, etc. Whit.
mans caDay, lbs. for 81. II. JARVIS, 40 9th
street northwest
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CAKRIAGTs. CAREIAGFS.-In stock light and
heavy cariagrS. suitable for street or park.
EobFrt ii. CIR. ham. repOs tory and factory, 40
4l6 SIN street northwest Repairing promptly at
tended TO.
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For CHRISTMAS and New Years supplies go to
Chris. Handlers, GIL 18th street northwest His
stock OF fine old whist les cannot be exceiled for
purity they take the lead.
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SIsTEEs. COUSINS, AUNTs, 60 to store and 9
Center Market, Tor prime salt water o. sterS-
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MARRIED,

MUNSON-ELLIOTT. On December 10TH 1881, at
f9e rffdsnee OF inc brides father in this city, MISS
CHARLES P. ELI lott. Of Kansas City, Missouri. No
cards. kansas City and Sterling papers please COPY l.
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CHnpRFSS SOLID GOLD RINGS AND EARRING
YFoN 81 Ihos- ~ Ladoon. 52S 9Th street L. w
ST. Cloud Bull ling.
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TFIEvEs attC mJteG 20 enter house 11Oi 9Th street
last evening, hut were frightened OF by members
OF the household.
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For CHRISTMAS OYSTERS, go to store No. and 8
Ctnter Market, near 1th street
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LIFE-LONG BENEFACTIOS.-As scholarship in the
Spencer n Business College a Christmas or
New Years present
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Buy CHEAP Cutlery and you VIII regret it. Go
10 BdlE 5, s2s 9Th street, buy Rodgers" and be
made happy.
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WIFE TO HCsBAND-My dear, I don't see how
tsy cdn sPn such Eice meat at 9li Pennsylvania
avenu,' for 12]z cents per h.
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NO CURE, NO PAY.-WHITEHURsTs CEDAR
~ BALSAM is warranted to cure Coughs, Colds
Group, Throat end Lung Diseases, &c. Six drops q
dose Try it. If not satisfied return the empty bottle
and get your money back.
druggists. Price IS CO. -.
Wholesale, STOTT y CROMWELL. MILAN
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YEs-wE-ro sell the cheapest nice meats in this
city, arc quality not surpassed, 9l4 Pennsylvania
avenue.
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RELIEF SCRsPBoCK, and Christmas cards an(
pictures, dec1lcob ME. ea5PlS, pictures in frames
etc. J. Jay GOuld, 421 9th street.
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GERMAN STUDENT LAWS At s shcdd's, 400 9th st. n.

ga PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE sells meat OF quality
PGeydkbsL
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AUCTION SALES.
THoMAs BOWLING, Aucnonee

ND ,, TNiMpRONED PRoPERTY IN TIE
By virtue Of deed Of trust dated May 18th -,
land records Of the District of Columbia we viii
s. Einf TH9 4 fFSt e s
p D'EciiEns1s, A;D; ISL COMMENCING AT TWO
property ihe late John < Purner. snbd,ided 6y ns
in Equity No SIS into lots numbered from oss
corded subdivision Twelve 81 these lots front on tns
on the le Of the road 70 Rock creek church. ana ths
gaid subdivision. The lots the 9TH road have
front Of so feet g feet and so feet by depth Of 900
hereabou EXCEPT lot To- Which fronts IS feef on ia
road ard 1875 feet heresbout on the road "a
Eesk cresa church and cS 49, which fronts us feet
read 10 Rock creek church. There IN q COMMUNICATIONS
frame dwelling lot which lot has OF $50 fee
lots on MI Pleasant street have SIM ar de,h With
said and as or 51n On sss i sSsa %
be first offered then the lots ON said 90 foot road o.
street then the innTroved Mt Pleasant street
AID lastly the dwelling house lot Pats OF the sub
or Some Il he . i sss s &c 80
Terms Of sale: one-thi- cash balance in thru. sou.,
interest from day OF saie. assbie semi snn;nsiS.
secured by deed Of trust al cash ct purchases o.
ton. Deposit Il $50 each lot when sosd VIII be re-
lie requires AL oonyeyancing and recording az puf-
chasers cost II the terms ~ sale are fully
Piled with IN any case IN five days from day Of sale IL
te r1sk and cost of the defaulting purchaser
Star" CHARLES WALTER -.
CASPER xlSDUS, Afus
d9-dB corner 18th and ID streets NORTHWEST
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CHRIsryaS CARDS, IN greatest profuson, at Vier-
hons. 916 7th street Also a large stock OF steel
engrlyincs, ptintings, chrOmOs, velvet and plush
Iictur frames. Picture frames OF every deS rip
tion on hand or nla5te 10 order Work and toilet
boxes and fancy .rti les, 1T Vlerh0 5, 9l6 1th St
WE SHALL OFFER o-AOgRow the entire stock OF
TWO o; The leading New YORK CLOAK manu-
faeturcIs, at prices lower than ever heard OF
Deiorc- Having bought the clocks at an immense
Reduction for cash, We shall give the public the
cene;t o. cur purchase. The stock consists of
jackets. cloaEs. dOlmanS, circulars and listers
Six thousand viii he on sale tomorrow We shall
also Offer one style o. dress buttons in two sizes
and sixteen fashionable shades, at 5 cents per
dozen for either size. Retail price in New York for
Bime this day-0 cents for suall 60 cents for large
size. IANsBURG Il BRO
40i and 406 S. Yenth street.
FUR TRINsING--A great reduction in fur trim
ming, from 23c yard upwards. Furs Of all kinds
made TO crsier AMI repaired on the premises. b.
Solomon, the popular iurrer, 06 9TH street north
west
LET THy HEART REJOICE, and 90 TO Horizons, No.
4s5 PENIS avenue. and ex mine hts imme nSe
and handsome assortment Of meerSch3um pipes
cigar and cigarette tubes, and fancy smokers ar
t!eles OF every imaginable style, and you will find
his goods just Immense for holiday gifts W. s.
Horton, 80 fenn>yivanii avenue northwest.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.


OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. \
WASHINGTON. DC. December u, 1881. $40 am. {
Pur the Middle Atlantic states. cloudy weather,
with occasional light rain, light winds, mostly
easterly, stationary or higher temperature.
Special Weather Bulletin.
The Chief Signal Officer OF the army furnishes
The following special bulletin to the press: A
storm OF slight energy is central in Mis-
souri, General rains have fallen from the
lake region, Iowa and Nebraska to the Gulf
of Mexico The following special rain-falS
are reported during past twenty-four hours In
inches: Pensacola. 3.16; Galveston, 1.31; Chatta-
nolga. g. Louisville. 113; Cincinnati, 16O North
eriy winds are reported west OF the Mississippi
river DOrtheasteriy in the like region, middle and
AMI the Ohio valley. The temperature has fallen
from fJo TO 30 In Texas, Louisiana and Indian
Territory In the oth"r It ties the changes have been
slight The temperature is from 100 to 200 above
the mean for the month east OF the Mississippi
river. Cloudy weather with rain Is indicated for
Thursday In the Like region and south Atlantic
states.
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Boston Car-Driver will Remember Tia nh s.
giving.

Our reporter IOuI1 MI. John T. GarV1n at No. 3
thornton Place, who Slf1 that he was about So
years Old, and has been six years Il driver on tie
metropolitan Horse X. II. His wife has been an in
Vail or the past five years, ard he had diff
Guilty In Scraping dollar together to mail to NJ
A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La, to get ticket in
November 9Th DIR wing OF the louisiana State Lot
terry; but It was the best investment he ever made
he held one-half OF No 1888. which won. the Cap
1ttl Prze OF S3O,C0 and the $l5.C(0 came to him in
coin by the Adams Express. lie Invested the
amount In government bonds. He had Just re-
turned home from spending Thanksgiving with his
friends, and resumes work NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Commercial ana ShiD9 ing List, NOr 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21

GEN PESDTLuh NICKEL CLOCKS. reliable time
Eeepeis, $40 Just the thing for holiday DR. sent
Ihes A LtttsOn, 5S 9th street n. W., st. Cloui
Building.
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GOLD end ebony frames, mats, panel pictures,
paintings, Ctc- Wonders for Xmas 421 9th St
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INTERIOR or EXTERIOR PAINTING, GIIDuoo
BrenHlg frssco sud Scene P.in11ne; eien. b..
enoes 6HCMAN, Decorative Ar1fgt 90 - 49,
northwest apose ~.
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"a THE ABOVE SALE is POSTPONED IN OOus
sequence Of the rain untll THURSDAY, THE F1FTx
DAY OF JANUARY. 1891, AT 0AME HOUR sn4
d2I-dfs THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioness.O
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CHnDgEN's Books, bound and paper cover;
pocketbOOks, inkstan1, MiIan's, G03 9TH street
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jar. GOODS, fancy par otto and costume pack
ages, stars, fish, tnsel Tor Am4S trees, 421 9th.
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IT OLIDAY DRY GOODS
AND CARPETS!

"'5 s. So! Hssss5: s. s g. ret;
Dre Ke do P1sid IT, sp ID s IL &C. 2''
Black dId Dress !. siks 8 e 81 50. sl.75
s cIsts 6 6 y y S:s r. a. 50: &C.
f'ah H. GSnsEs FL al E i9aSs and Silk
el fss;:;: l s?:si M 5 SsSs::
Ss' Sis, sH sEii;: :. f;o + s. IS;
lied Red TWi Hifi f1an %eT s9 asc.
Wifi H:$ YES f!a,s sss 81. csc
Turks Ne|,; Red T s Fl Linens ss. Soc
Canton Tlanneis. Sc.
h'''si s'ta = sssi' s ssass ss
Black SILK Damasses, $685.
RECEIVING NEW HOLIDAY GOODS DAILY
c. NJ TowsoN.
CSC PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
South Side. near Market
CARPETINGs! CARPETINGs!
Ingram Carpets, 30, 81 CENTS
Brussels Carpets, IS cents.
Best TWO-ply Carpets. IS cents
M-Wool In1rain Carpets, Is cents.
Druggets all Sizes
Brussels Mats. Is cents.
Brussels Rugs, 80.
MoQuette and Smyrna Rugs.
Carpet Lining, Z cents.
Floor Oil Cloths, all widths, 81 cts. and SO cts.
Hall and Stair Carpets.
Stair Ocloth 10 cents.
nottingham Curtain Iaces.
Blankets, 81. SO per pair.
Bed Comforts, 81.
Gray Blankets
New Hampshire 2-strsp Horse Blankets.
Carriage Robes.
C. M. TOWSON,
636 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
dl1 Near Center Market
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914 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE open until p. 10
Il idn6yS cents each; liver cents per h.
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PETITION FOR DIvORCE.-Yesterday Maria
NJ. Mockabee filed bill for a divorce from John
M0ckabee. Her maiden name was Maria NJ
Murphy, and she was married to the defendant
in this city October 26. 1876. by Rev. John H.
Dasliiel. of the Methodist Episcopal church.
They lived together here until January 8, 1877
when she alleges that he deserted her and has
remained absent ever since that time.
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Go TO FussELL's for your Christmas cakes.

NoEHRISe LAMPS in longwy, kiota, &C, at
SheddsS 4O9 9th
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SOLID SILVER BANGLE RINGS. 80 CENTS. TboS A.
Ladson, 52S 9Th street N. w. st. Cloud Building.
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Special Weather Bullet
PORTABLE GAS STOVES at $. shedds, 400 9Th st. n !,

SAVE eyesght and dollars by consulting Hemp
her, AZ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21

John MORAN,
2l26 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 42s 9TH NORTHWEST.
has on hand large assortment Of the best makes Of
LATROBES, Cox Whiteman Cox's Celebrated Splen.
did and Ruby and other RANGES and HEATING
STOVES. Novelty FURNACES. &c.
PLUMBING. TIN -ROoFINa, JoBBINa. STOVE RE-
PAIRS, sc.
Prices and terms reasonable.
ts Connected to Telephone Exchange. nl1-2m
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To CARVE Mr. Turkey sunday and Monday, call
on Bailey, sz9 sth street, Tor pair OF ''Rodeers'
eaTyCrS-
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"l>ve Lived and LOycd,c

said an unhappy Old maid. "When l was young
Dr Benson's SKIN Cure, for tcttcr, eczema ana PIN
pies on tne lace, was mott be bought. AS had q
rough skin, kept out OF company and am now an
Old maid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21

A Family Wine.
The grape crop CT A. Speers vineyards in New
jersey last year was double that Of any previous
year. His vineyards in New Jersey have 50 H.
creased each year that he has been ena bed to keep
STOCK nVe TO six Years ahead. None sold less
IMAM -FOUR years Old. 1t has become a popular wine
among the best physicians in New York. For sa le
by Druggists and GrocerS.
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OF All Cough Remedies
A Family Wine

we have ever used, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup IS tl,t
best Price Is cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21
PLEs' PILEsH PILEs!n
SURE CURE FOUND AT LAST. NO ONE NEED

SURE CURE FOUND AT LAST. NO ONE NEED
SUFFER-
A sure cure for the Bland. Bleeding Itching and
liberated Piles has been discovered by Dr. Williams ian
single box has cured the worst chronic OF Is or
W years standing No one need suffer i've minutes
tons 1nstrunelts and Electares do harm than
good Wiltams Ointment absorbs the tslrorr allays
intense itching particularly at night after getting warm
IN ped acts rs poultice gyes instant and painless re-
ef and in prepared only for plea itching the privafa
parts, and nothing else. :
Sold by all Druggist aud sent by mail ON receipt Of
price-$1 per box. frank s. HENRY co. Pro-
prictors. Cleveland, Ohio. WM B. ENTWIHEE Drug
gs corner ayenuo and 12th etreet WASH
Mgton. y. C.. Retail Agent Sebl6-eo-1p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21

CAMPHoRINE.
FOR CHAPPED SKIN,
Gives perfect satisfaction.
L. c. BISHOP. Druggist.
oio-Im $50 9Th street. cor. st. northwest
DR: SiBLEY'S COMPOUND CALISAYA
tbeS spd ons m ten ingredients nine Of
ters INTO their composition is Of the most superior dual
ny and y the form In which it ia found In the blood
These Bitters will cure dyspepsia nervous debility
nenralg1a rheumatism, scrofula, marasmus biiions
liver. blood and nerves; also ali female iseases
rnce, ~. sod py Druggists and at los Pennsylvania
avenue Luz t1"c1e- MIC
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I CST-QN TUESDAY. 18TH INSTANT. BY 4
lady white shoFing. dark brown SILK Tn bralls.
marked an The handle II. W. f.. Oct lst ISs.n A
Black six umbrella, of the same size and general
Eearancc Was taken 10y the loser in mistake it. aud
VII be srrefdere upon the return OF the lost one TO
1lfG 18Th street ftlwesf fli-ats
7 OST-ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON A COZ D
Chain, Cross and Silver School Medal name Mari
Miller engraved on clasp. Suitable reward viii he paid
10y returning same ut 1910 18th street northwest.
d2O-3t-
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THE CENTURY CO..
CITY ITEMS.

d21-2t Az
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A SUBSCRIPTION TO
THE CENTURY MAGAZINE
Is CHRISTMAS PRESENT COMING TWELVE
TIMES YEAR.
Subscription Price, s4G0; Single Number, IS cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21

PROBATE BUSINESS. will of Chas F. Brain
ard was yesterday admitted to probate. Henry
Rupert gave his bond in So 600 as guardian Of
the orphans of John Rupert In the estate of
Adam Fay final motion was issued to executriX
appointing January 20 for settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21
FOR RENT-STORES.

NOR RENT-WE HAVE SEVERAL DESIRABI f
4 Bushes Stands fer reIt on Pennsylvania avenue
vest Of l!Jh street. Il. l.. Wi.SCoTT CO.. Resi- Es-
tate Brokers', corner 2Gth and streets. dl9-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-21

PROVIDENCE HOSPIrAL.-The newly elected
board Of visitors of this institution consisting
Of the following well-known citizens: Thos. r.
Morgan, Mathew G. Emery, A. S. Solomons,
Jno. W. Thompson. Edward Temple, Geo. p
Dunlop ID. w. Middleton. Judge Smell. Pink
ney Brooke, Major Theophlus Gains, George
II. B. White and Col. James A. TAFT, met
yesterday and formed temporary organiza-
ton. A thorough inspection Of the building
from the cellar to the garnet was made, and the
board were loud in their expressions of common
datiOn. The building was found to be well ven
tilated. the wards comfortable, the rooms large
and spacious, and everything done to promote
the comfort and welfare of the patients.
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MANIFESTATIONS.
WANTED-ROOMS.

"ANTFD-NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS NEAR
w the Hamilton Hnnse: first or second floor. Ad-
dress Box So st. office. d2I Of,
"ANTED-TEBEE OR -FOUR FURNISHED
w tsooms On second floor. suitable for light house
kecI ing, near street Address c.. A. Post
Office department
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NOR SALE-ONE STODART SQUARE PIANO.
Il r1ca rosewood case, carved legs and Tyre and in
perfect order muscay. Will be sold 3lSn on easv
installmepts. or 10 Yer cent discount for cash.
i. q. SMITH,
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WANTED-HELP.

WANTED-IMMEDIATEL TWENTY-FIVE EX-
w rerienced Saesiadys at Il. GOLDSCHMID'S
Mammoth Department store sl2 It'll street north
west.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-17

One Of our contribute tors few weeks
since says he thinks there ought to be
a law against making barbcd wire fence.
l would like to know what business ~e
have TO say what NAN shall fence
with, SO he keeps his stock incloscd SO
they do not trouble us. Ii your COR
RESPONDENTS lets his stock run into his
ncighbor's fence, they ought to be hurt
The whole fence law 10 wrong. We In
t,,e west ofKansas have u better law.
n herd law. We fence in our stock aud
let our wheat, corn, oats, ETC., run loose
and we have never known them to
harm our ncighbors; nor has there ever
been lawsuit in consequence OF such
inisdemcanor, nor even hard feelings or
words between neighbOrs. Is that the
case where you fence your grain and
let your stock run ut large? ! think
man that will turn his stock out to
starve or steal from his neighbors
ought to find them taken up aud fed at
his expense or find them dead by some
fence well barbed. The fact OF com
pelling man to take care of his neigh
bors stock and give them chance 10
live is nonsense run mad. Feed your
own stock; fence or herd or stable
them, just As you please, but don't CON-
mel me 10 build a fence that will cost
me $500 to keep your horse from eating
nv grain. had better shoot your
horse and pay you $50 for him for if he
was worth more YOU would take care
of him. The fence laws Of the United
States arc the most expensive and I'M
inst laws We have. "A.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-17
BLINDS ON HORSES.

For wears we have condemned the
practice OF deforming in appearance, aud
injuring hysically, the horse by the
useless aud foolish contrivance Of blinds.
The fabulous practice OF carrying a
stone in one end of the bag to balance
the grain in the other is inn cence and
wisdom compared 10 the relic Of bar
barism still INDUCED by transfers. All
the arguments in its favor are mere
prctencc to hide such ridiculous practi-
ccs. The blinds and the internal check
rein demand the intcrcessiOn Of Bergh
rs the most serious aud coolly prcmcdita-
ted wrong to a noble animal. The
horse is an intelligent animal, and enjoys
rs well rs man the sights about him.
And when he is treated rightly and has
full sight Of all about him, Is mora
tracsablc. Imaginary evils and booga-
boos, are always more frightful TO man
and beast than real ones. Besides the
discOmforturc of the h"rsc and the dis
fiigurement of his appearance, bliatls
arc injurious to the sight. 1t causes a
sharp current between the tightly press
ell blinds aud the eve causing tho lodg-
mcnt of dirt and dust in that tender or
gan, and It aids in acccIerating the too
frequent blindness. Think of his pa
thence, his faithful service, his intelligent
devotion. and leave off those tOrturing
instruments-the blinds aud check reins.
Humanity demands it. The progress
of the aye demands it; but more than
all the comfort and safety of that no.
blcst Of all animals demand il.