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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22
How They Bite and Sting.

From Report Of Lecture.
Several specimens of the tarantula and scor-
pion were exhibited, and the difference in their
mode of singing explained. The tarantula de-
liberately bites, as the rattlesnake does with a
pair OF fangs which are in its jaws. The scor-
plon's sting. however, is an attachment in the
form of a fish hook at the end of its tail One
OF the peculiar things described was the way in
which the spider builds and uses it's web. The
nest is in the center of the spiral woven Web
and the lines radiating from this center to the
exterior edges are really telegraphc system
by which the spider tells when any legitimate
prey walks into its par!or is entangled, and SO
becomes food for the willy weaver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22
A Big Gun or q Small Snake.

From the Milford Dispatch.
Cosmus EchenrodeewhO lives on the Blue
mountains, was out hunting on Monday last
AS he was crossing a small clearing he laid
down his gun for while to gather some Blue
mountain tea. Shortly after he picked it up
again, and was startled to hear very close to
his ear the peculiar whirring of rattlesnake,
and saw the tail of the snake prOtruding from
the muZzle OF his gun. He dropped the gun
quickly. but instead Of coming out his snake
ship crawled into the barrel again. After fruit
less efforts to dislodge him. Mr. Eckenrode re-
solved to fire the gun, which was loaded with
powder and shot. The plan was very success
full. and the snake. after taking trip in the
air, came down badly used up.
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The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 22.-Virgina Is, consolidated
6134 past due coupons g. new ten fortes, 43s4 bid
BALTIyoRE. Dec 22.-cot.on dull, lower-m daling
super, 3l9&3:65; DO. extra, 375a4. 80; do. fam
do. extra. 4.25a5 So; do Rio brands so: Patapsco
family. go: do. suier.ative Patent, go Whest,
southern quiet AMI steay; western steady, f.m, ard
quiesouthern rel. l.r3ai 90, do amber. lU9al 10;
red. srot. or December LOCAL. O7l; Janu-
AIRY, Les. bid February, 10jl za1 G9S4 March, q
aiI@ Corn southern steady; western easier. closing
frln-soutfcrn white 52s65 do yellow. 55a65; west
eIn mixed SPOT 64al5 for fresh new. G4a6i5 year.
S g.: January 81 l,aGl febr,ary 61asl March
southern, 45a49: western white 148 do. mixed 45a46
Pennsylvania. i3a49. Rye dull CiaG5 Hay quiet and
steadypriLae to choice Pennsylvania and Maryland
IA n0al5O,. Provisions carrier and quiet-mess pork
packed, salOt. Bac2n-3Ioaders 90 clear rib sides
western PACKED and roll 22a26. Eggs steady-fresh
~: lined, E4a25 Petroleum weak and lower-rehned,
t/sa7. Coffee firkio cargoes ordinary to fair 7aaS
Sugar steayA soft. "a: copper refined easier and
Liverpool per steamer dul-cotton l6alad. -four.
Il. Cd. grain Sd. Recelpts-hour. !. III barrels;
wheat, 20. 453 bushels; corn. 49, l8 bushels oats
= 400 bushels. Shipmentsnone. Saes-wheat. 166, 500
bushels; corn. 305. Gal bushels
NEW YORK. Dec 22-stocks-dull and weak
State bonds-dul Governments-generally Unchanged
COtton-tlul
NEW YOEH Dec. 22.-Flour- dull. heavy. Wheat
heavy, aa3s cent lower Corn-heavy, lal cent lower
P3.6.dull, weak. Is: 5o:19;oo Lard weak. 10. 72..
Western lists 5os. DO Ids les1 Erie. 40. New
2oA Nj waukee and st. Paul, common, 110s4-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22

TELEGRAPBIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS was re-
sumed before Judge ArnOux in New York YES
terday on the motion of the Mutual Uniof tele-
graph company to vacate the order of Judge
Truax granting leave to Jay Gould and VIM A.
The motion was argued for the company by ex-
Judge Ashbel Green. Colonel Ed. G. James Op-
posed the motion. Mr. F. N. Bangs will make
the closing argument for the company to-day
In Philadelphia yesterday the select council
passed a resolution of Instructions to the city
solicitor directing the instituting of proceedings
to forfeit to the city the property and privileges
of the late American Union telegraph company
in PHILADELPHIA
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The Departments and the Holidays.

THE SUBJECT DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
The Cabinet meeting to-day was attended by all
the members. The session lasted little over two
hours 1t was devoted principally to the ques-
ton OF closing the executive departments
at noon during Christmas week In
accordance with past custom. No definite con-
clusion was reached, except possibly that the
business hours OF each department can be flXe1
within the discretion OF the head thereof
The prevailing sentiment was that no change in
the present hours will be made during the holi-
days unless Congress shall adjourn over. II either
house of Congress is in session next week the
departments will certainly remain open
as usual. In case of recess adjournment 1t is
probable the partments Will close at noon, but
doubts existing in the minds OF several
OF the Cibinet officers TO their authority under
the laws applying to this question. Foreign
affairs were also discussed at the meeting
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A Black Rat.

From the Paducah (Ky. J. News.
We were shown this morning by A. NJ. Laevi-
son curiosity in the way Of black rat. The
rodent, one of medium size. had been captured
at Mr.. LIS place Of business in trap. Besides
his black fur. which was as soft and velvety as
the hair of MOLE the rat had feet nearly, If not
exactly the shape Of MOLE while there were
other indications OF a mixture in breed between
the two named critters"
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A New Fish.

The Glen Falls Messenger says that fishermen
in the Adirondacks report the discovery of
new species or fish known as the trout pick
erel, which are found at the mouth OF Au Sable
river. The new fish resembles the English pike
Its color is a light bronze, and the Odor of the
pickerel is not perceptbie. 1t is represented to
be very palatable. None weighing over pound
has yet been taken. 1t is thought that they are
of the stock placed in those waters by Seth
Green some years ago.
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--latest KILOGRAMS to The star.
Military Equilibrium Of Europe.

RELATIONS OF THE CONTINENTAL POWERS DIS
CCSSED.
BERLIN. Dec q The sam.-official North Ger
man CARTE comments UPON certain utterances OF
the VisLra press showing the existence OF belief
In some gu rterS that the recent articles In the
Cologne Gazette on the military equilibrium may
have been intended warning Dy Prince
Bismarck to certain anti-Gtrnan elements
in Austria. 1t says nothing Is known
in government circles which could support such
an int.rpro tatiOl Fun confidence is ielt both In
the present and future policy OF Austria The
mutul conf ience between the two empires lies
outside the province OF journalistic discuss; on.
The relations OF Germany with Austria, as well rs
with Russia, rest upon the historical
and political positions OF tn,
three empires aud the personal feeling
OF the monarchS cannot be disturbed by newspa-
per discussions. Replying to the remarks OF the
ST. Petersburg GO!Os against Prince Bismarck, the
North German Gazette says the Russian
p!p"rS must know that the chan
cellOr Is, and has been, for the
last 30 years the strongest advocate I'm the who'll
OF Germ my for not only pacic but friendly rela-
lions with Russia. This, perhaps. Is his Chief
fault In the eyes OF the nOn-Russan forces sup
porting the GOiOS.
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A Queer Place for a Fox.

At Middlctown. Conn. George A. Chafee was
out hunting Tuesday and saw fox up in a
peperidge tree twenty-fi feet high (the tree.
not the fox.) 1t was but the work of moment
to draw bead on his foXshp and land him on
the ground, where the dog soon put an end to
reynards existence Mr. Chafee, although an
experienced hunter, says he never knew of a
fox being found in tree before. The animal.
when discovered, was asleep in an old crow S
nest The entire game bagged by Chafee and
his pard " was one fox. one rabbit, four quail
and one cat
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A Hen Commits Suicide.
From the Chico Record.


A friend tells the story and vouches for its
truth of hen in this place. with brood of ten
chickens, which she refused to provide for, and
as they gave her great trouble she flew to the
top of fence one day. put her head between a
couple of the pockets and then stepped of.
thereby committing suicide. The little orphans
were adopted by a pullet only few months old.
which has never yet laid an egg but is taking
care of the family with as much skill as an old
tough hen could
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Rattlesnake W. Blacksnake.


On the other side of the Santa Fe water tanks.
on one side of those gravel hills at O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, says the Fort Worth Democrat.
a fight occurred between a rattlesnake and a
blacksnake The rattlesnake was apparently on
Journey and the meeting was quite accidental
At first the rattlesnake sought to avoid a diff
Guilty, but when the blacksnake pressed the mat
ter he halted and folded his length into the COLL
The blacksnake glided around in swift circles:
the rattlesnake never changed its position. But
the circle still diminished its SIZE and as the
blacksnake drew close the rattlesnake appeared
to grow confused. His rattles cease to give out
the sharp sound, and his head dropped as If YER
lightning movement, the RATHER by the throat
and, winding him up in folds. the two rolled
over and over together, and in a few moments
the rattlesnake ceased to breathe An exami-
nation OF the dead body of the rattiesnake re-
vealed fracture In the spine as complete as II
done bya blow with club. The rattlesnake
measured, dead. five feet and three inches.
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The Courts.

EQUITY COURT-Jud0e HaQner.
Yesterday, Craig agt. Craig; testimony before
Leon Tobriner, examiner, ordered to be taken.
Mackall agt. Richards rule on Lorenzo A. Bailey.
returnabe January Sd, granted. Riley agt Cox:
injunction denied and rule discharged, Curtis
agt. Hines; dismissal Of bill ordered.
CIRCUIT COURT-Jadge Macarthur.
To-day Judgment was confessed in Vernon
agt. Chapman; Redy agt. same; Slate agt
same; and Baker. Pratt Co. agt. same.
POLICE CouRT-J.dge G,seu
Yesterday. Ben. Jones, Jno. Smith, and Henry
Weldon, vagrancy: 80 days. Jno. Bingham.
profanity; SIS or days. Daniel Brown, colored
suspicious person; 80 days. Alfred Butler
colOred, ARRAY; S. Michael Callahan, assault
| on Simeon Bland; $40 or 80 days. Daniel Allen,
colored, assault and battery on William Gilbert;
S5 Or Is days. Eliza Moore, petit larceny; 60
larceny; grand jury; bonds $500.
To-day, Charles Scott, cOlOred larceny of an
umbrella from Maurice Price; 60 days in Jail.
Also charged with stealing two apples from
JOS Marinetti; Is days additional. Bud Ridgley,
colored, loud and boisterous; S. or Is days.
Samuel Alexander. colored, larceny of $40 from
Chas. Ruffin; 60 days. Annie Murphy, threats
to ThOs. Murphy, her husband; 800 bonds to
keep the peace or six months. John Schools,
colored, assault on John Clark; IS or Is days.
wife; personal bonds to keep the peace Geo.
Carter, colOred, assault on Jas. Watkins; 60
days in JAIL Mary Dent, colored. larceny Of a
pair of shoes from Maria Allen; S. or Is days.
George McCauley. vagrancy; 80 days. Robert
Ryan, loud and boisterous $5 or Is DAYS. VIM.
Ross and Andrew Cornell Goth colored) and
Winfield 8. Hancock, for vagrancy; so days
| each. Robt. Skidmore and Robt Harvey, loud
| and boisterous; s5 or Is days each. Geo. P.
| Carter. vagrancy; personal bonds. Alexander
Lancaster, colored, loud and boisterous; SIS or
Is days. Oliver Allen, do; do. Chas. Scott,
colOred, destroying private property; $40 or so
days. Chas. Clark, profanity; s5 or days.
Richard Horn. destroying private property; $40
or 80 days. Isaac Shineberg, keeping an un-
licensed junk-shop; personal bonds.
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ECONOMICAL AND SAFE.
WEAVER, KENGLA & co.'s
LAU NDRY SOAP

FREE FROM ALI. ADULIERATIONS, SUCH AS
MARBLE DUST, SoAPSTONE, PIPE CLAY SILL
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AND BULK. AND WHICH QUICKLY WEAR OUT
AND ROT THE CLOTHES.
IT is SAFE, BECAUSE IT Is MANUFACTURED
FROM STRICTLY PURE VIZ: STEAM
REFINED TALLOW (PREPARED BY OURSEIyES)
PALM AND COCOANUT OILS; WHILE ON THE
CONTRARY MANY OF THE SOAPS ON THE MAR
KET ARE MADE FRoMGREASE PROCURED FROM
THE CARCASSES OF PUTRID DEAD ANIMALS
THUS ENDANGERING LIFE AND HEALTH
PUT UP IN BARS. AND EVERY BAR BRANDED
WITH OUR NAME.
FOR SALE BY GROCERS GENERALLY
AND WHOLESALE AT OFFICE,
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Queer Wild Ducks Caught Alive.

From the Havre de Grace Republican.
During the storm of Wednesday of last week.
John Suter, while cunning near Watson Island
saw pair Of strange ducks on the land and
went ashore to give them chase and one of
them, catching it's wing in the bushes, was
easily captured. It's mate flew around the
island several times, but would not STAY away
from its captured mate. Coming closer to Mr.
S. it was struck with an oar and caught The
pair were purchased by Mr.. w. A. Hill, of the
City hotel, for $40, who has them now confined
in an clubhouse They are of dark-bronze
color, with slightly reddish breasts and when in
the sunlight present a beautiful appearance
These ducks have been seen by visitors and
sportsmen from Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New YORK, as well as our duckers generally,
none of whom know their names or have ever
seen the kind before. The pair will weigh six
teen or eighteen pounds.
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"A Canine Policeman.

A mongrel dog which answers to the name of
"Bum" is, or rather considers himself, one Of
the attaches Of the 10th district police station
in Cincinnati. He formerly, says the Enquirer.
belonged to an officer who served under MAYOR
Jacobs administration and became accustomed
to following his master and partner around on
their beat. When his master was discharged the
dog refused to consider himself dismissed. and
still follows the officers who patrol his masters
former beat. He is punctual In attending roll
CALL and when the tap Of the leutenant's gavel
is heard he stands behind the officers, paying as
strict attention as If he understood every word.
Heprefers night duty, and is fed by the officers
whom he accompanies. He remains on duty
from rollcall until the officers go of in the morn
Ing, when he goes home, doubtless to rest and re-
cuperate for the ensuing nights duty. 1t Is al
legged that he does not associate with other dogs,
seeming to consider himself above them, but is
an inveterate enemy Of cats, which he chases
and worries at every opportunity. He makes a
point Of investigating every house where the
door is left open, and has often been punished
for his curiosity by kicksand maledictons, but,
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Squirrels Swallowed by a Snake e..


Mr.. Tom WoOtten. of Wilcox county. Ca.
says The Hd'ckinsciue Ne,os, brought us last
week a dozen vans and Spanish sweet potatoes
as specimens of his crop this year They were
very large-in fact, too large for ordinary cook
ing purposes. We were just going to say that
Mr.. Wootten made more potatoes aud oats on
the same area, killed more deer and caught
more wildcats and foxes than any man in this
county, when we happened to hear of his adven-
ture while squirrel hunting in the swamps a
few days ago. He had killed nine squirrels,
when he saw the tenth, and shot and killed it.
About that time he ran upon huge rattlesnake
which appeared to be out foraging for Young
pigs: He shot the snake, and being near to it
the load of shot took off the snakes head about
the lower part of the neck. Seeing that the
reptiles body was unusually large. he cut it
open and found two whole squirrels therein.
apparently having been swallowed but a short
time. Mr. WOOtten thinks the snake was look
ing for winter quarters, and had filed up on
the squirrels preparatory to entering the torpid
state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22

Brooklyn, on account Of jealousy fred shot
gun into ahouse, killing his brother, Celestial,
and Henry Hicks, and wounding Mrs. Emma
jackson and her daughter, Annie, with whom
he was In love.
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swoasN TO AND suBsCRanE
A Hens ConjurIny Trick.

AuFtfAU1h ChrOhlcte.
An egg has been brought to this ONCE which
was laid by Cochin China pullet nine months
old. reared by Mr.. Bridgewood, of Bowden.
This egg. which was of enormous size. weighed
six and One-half ounces when laid. Accidently
one end was broken, and 1t was then found that
it contained another egg about the size of an
ordinary hens egg.
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Wall street To-day.
A WEAK STOCK MARKET.


NEW YORK, Dec 22-The Posts financial article
says: Throughout the forenoon the Stock Market
WAS extremely dull, the total amount Of shares
sold up to noon being less than durng the same
time yesterday. During the first hour Of bu ness
the market was not only dull but heavy, and de
cfnei "a to per cent, tie latter on Jersey Central
After II O'Clock the market became weaker and q
further decline OF 4a19s was experienced, extend
ing up to noon, the greatest decline being ia on
Canada Southern to GS3s. The most active stocks
were Western Union, which sold at 817S So 81 q
S21s, S1ss, S13: Delaware, LackawaHa and West
ern. which sold 1905, 1885, 129s 1906; Denver
which sold at 1875, 49, 4214, 42ss, and New York
Central, which declined in addition to the
decline OF last night, and sold this
morning successfully at 12934a7sa 15a12Skal2
The weaEes. stocks were New York Central, Mich
igan Central, Canada Southern, Lake Shore, Jer-
sey Central and Reading. This was the condition
up to 70 O'Clock, after which there was fractional
recovery. ami the market became steady. The d1-
rectorS OF the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
have declared a quarterly dividend OF 2 per cent.
payable February 1st. The net earnings OF the
company show an increase OF s457 ,OO) over last
year The Michigan Central directors have de-
clared a quarterly dividend OF per cent. payable
February 1St Foreign exchange was very firm
ana active, several houses advancing their posted
rates for demand bills to 1876. There cOnSid-
cradle buying demand from merchants as Well as
bankers. Foreign exchange was firm. Govern
ment bonds We're steady during the forenoon at
unchanged prices from yesterday. State bonds
were dun and firm. Railroad bonds steady, and
the changes only fractional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22

DR.. James B. Gibbs, the well known dentist,
who was stricken with paralysis about one week
ago at his residence, 7OS 18th street. is reported
as somewhat better, and his many friends have
reasonable hope for his speedy recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22

nothing daunted. he still pursues the even tenor
Of his way, and is considered quite remarkable
dog by the officers
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TEE President has approved the act authorizing
ehe Public Printer to make certain purchases
without previous advertisements
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JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL SWAIN win leave
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TBE NEW YORK STOCK MARKER.
1hefollowing are the opening and CLOSING nrices
q the New York Stock Market to-day as reuorte
by special wire to H. H Dodge, 500 18th street.
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Capitol Notes.

The SARAToGA.-Thc Navy department is in
formed that tue Saratoga arrived at the navy
yard, New York, yesterday afternoon, in tow of
II. l. go >
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign Edward D. Bostick has
been ordered to the photographic Office: Passed
Assistant Paymaster III. E. Drury, to the Ports
mouth; Passed Assistant PaymaSter A. X. Mic hler
has been detached from the Portsmouth, and
placed on waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-22

HOW MICHIGANDER SETTLED DEBT OF LONG
STANDING.
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Probate BHsfng 81

ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHr pension certif-
Gates were issued from the Pension Office today
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MEDICAL .Sc

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WASHINGTON. NEw YORK AND RICHMOND
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WHITE HOUSE CALLERS.-Among those who saw
the President to-day We're Senator's Saunders. Con-
ger and Van Wyck, and Representatives Maxey,
Anderson. Dunnell JorgenSen AMI Henderson, OF
Illinois, and Col Henderson, OF Iowa, member of
the congressional committee.