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The Yellup OF a Whellup from Yuss
rup.

From the Boston Transcript
Confusion 10 this couEtryi I'm a dog OF higA
degree,
Belonging to the upper crust: and yet beyond
I'm treated with no more respect than any cur
would be-
Although I've made trip abroad and Travelled
all about.
In Baden-Baden or Hyde Park I'm equally q
home;
I've taken sea-baths at Trouville ana visited
Belle Isle;
I've lived In London. on the Rhine, in venica
Florence, Rome;
My blanket has the very last Partisan cut ana
style.
Yet in this blessed country no dog can have
chance
To maintain his aristocracy and live above The
horde;
In streets, in parks or ferryboats, at swampscoW
I'm forced TO meet with common ours who'vs
never been abroad
bark in most emphatic French, that they may
understand
My finished foreign culture, and how much d.
approve
OF the lack OF class distinctions in this low and
Yet the mass OF public sentiment always tan
TO move.
All! Americas no country for dog OF high a..
gree;
One who's ever lived in Paris can't stand this
For they recognize in furrup no such democracy.
And there they would appreciate my touchtn3
tale or Woe.
CD LsR
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To The Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Noticing an article in The STAR a few DAYS
since relating to the forthcoming passion
Play in New York, / was reminded of the time
i witnessed the first production of the piece in
San Francisco in the winter of 70 Sami Morse
the author. engaged the Grand Opera House for
the occasion. a huge carayansary of a place
cold and dreary at the bcs'-and made doubly
DO oy the character of the play enacted on the
Immense stage; for speak without fear of con-
fraliictioa when ] assert that of all the dreary
lugru5rlous. chilling plays without single
touch OF warmth or humanity as we know it
throughout its weary length, THE Passion
Play stands at the head From first to last it
Is but series of blood -curdling tableaux with
scarcely any pretense AT connection and bearing
not the slightest semblance to a plot One
scene only shows any animation of acton-that
In which SaOme dances before Herod. The
play was suppressed after a few appearances
anG Mr. Morse. in digust removed to New York
where, he boasts. the people are more enIight-
ened and appreciative Of true genius But if
the New Workers Become any more enthused
over The Passion PLAY" than the san Fran
ciscoanS were i shall be surprised: and in nv
opinion. no means to suppress the play need to
be resorted to anywhere. 1t is bound to die a
natural death. DORA ID.
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Advent.
From the Chur'chD1dn

Prom the Chu'chman
Throughout the Christian world,
With banners half unfurled,
Expectant stand the waiting multttudes
HoSannas yet unsung
Iremble on every tongue
With holy awe and reyerent 10y endued.
Above, the belfry chime
Waits the appointed time
To herald forth the coming OF His feet:
While sacred walls within
Are hung with living green,
Oh life that never dies the emblem meet
Soon shall appear the Daysprfng from on hiRhs
The darkness fades, behold the dawn is might
Fen now DER land and sea
The leSsening shadows fee
Before the light; along the eastern sky.
In lines OF gold and rose,
The promise CLOVIS
Shall lips OF listening choirs,
And bells In lofty spires.
Join the first Gloria OF the angelic throng.
And not, o Heart, In thee
An answering melody
The The music OF the heavenly host prolongf
With holy zeal and love,
And works thy faith to prove,
Within thySelf thy Bethlehem prepare:
Bring to His waiting shrine
The best OF what Is thine,
Thy gold and frank1ncenSe OF praise and nrayags
SO shall the truest, best fulflment be
OF type and sign ana ancient prophecy
And when His burning Star
Shines In the east afar,
Rejoice with heart and voice. for unto thea
On the glad Christmas morn,
Shall Christ be borni
EDITH r Wr00YR
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BRIGHT FANCIEs OF THE poxrS


from fis Ger1naay
The poets pen In ballad form conveys
What Robert Beyechlag's pencil web portrayH
SIS II you7-good morning. dear Miss Kitty
Whittier, and all alone, prayss
NY aunt, SIR. In yon little city,
Has bid me spend with her the day"
Sand Just for that 90 fast you're nittings
Come, why such haste?-repose is best
Let's chat awhile, together sitting;
In greenwood gay It's sweet TO rest"
"Ah. DO not ask what is not proper,
Nay, leave me, Squire: I cannot stay"
She fain would pass, but he, % stop her,
Runs 10 the bridge, and bars the way.
He laughs, ana says, "wln you slip by mes
Back! for whoever here would pass
BY no means must the toll deny me,
And SO i claim It from you, my lasA"
With roguish smile, "The toll.-let pay it
This flower from my bouquet" begs shA
''No, no. but TO your aunt convey t.;
Far sweeter toll is due 70 me-
With cheeks aglow she glances round her,
prisoner TO the youths bright eye;
o see IL aid may still be found her?
Or Turk anear some tell-tale spy
Adown with modest look she gares;
That look the maid more lovely makes;
Then her sweet face she sudden raseA
And he-and he-the bridge-tol takes
w. l. SBoEMAKnR
I'm Ceber Land una Meer
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An Imposition Upon Little Girls.

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
A few days ago a man called at our house
with ChatterbOx for sale. which he represented
to be the genuine English edition purchased
a copy paying so cents for the same, but upon
examining it carefully and comparing it with
Others. found that it was the edition of 1880
with new 1882 cover on it. consider this a
gross imposition upon little girls who take the
ChatterboX regularly every year and advise
them to be on the lookout for the man and his
old Chatterbox with new cover
MARY f. II
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The Courts,

COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday. Blunt agt. Hart: argued and sub
United. Geger agt. U. B. Mutual Aid society
of pennsylyania; on hearing.
CIRCUIT COURT-.Judge MacA rfhur
Yesterday. Moses agt. Spaids verdict for de-
PENDANTS fer 81; .70S 33 and interest from October
2, 1879 Acheson, Hardin j. Co. agt Day ct al:
on trial.
EQUrTY COURT-J,td0e Huoper
Yesterday. Craig agt. Craig: Andrew B. Du-
vail appointed guardian ad Item. Draper agt.
Hyde; decree in conformity to decree of General
Term. French agt. Dorsey; exceptions to answer
allowed to be filed. Cissei at. Moore; Albert F.
Fox appointed trustee in place of William N.
Moore. Irvine act. Smith; conveyance ordered
Ciagett agt. Mosher; Theodore Mosher an
pointed guardian ad Item.
PROBATE CoURr-.Judge Huoner.
Yesterday the following business was trans
acted: Estate Of James A. McLOughlin: renun-
cation cation OF Stephen B. Ellery, executor. fled
Estate OF Lucy Rives; executors allowed to sell
personal property. Estate of Charles w. Cur
Ills; Remuneration Of widow and father flied:
order appointing W. T. S. Curtis administrator:
Dond Sl,OOO; bonded and qualified Estate of
Sarah A. Dennis; order extending time for
guardian to account extended to goth instant
Estate OF W. " w. Wood; order directing sale
OF certain stock. Estate Of Gladstone A. Moore:
order diminishing petition of VIM. G.. W. Jaeger
VIII OF VIM. Williams; proved, admitted to pro-
bate, and letters testamentary issued to Lucinda
Williams; bond 5000. Mary E. Sage an
pointed guardian to Frank L. aud Ellen B.
Sage bond S4OO. Estate of George W. Riggs:
On petition Of LawTas0n Riggs certain accounts
marked desperate; additional account returned
by executor. Estate of Daniel Kolb: inyentry
returned by executor. viii of James d. Che
DIAL; fully proven. admitted to probate, and let
tiers testamentary Issued to F. ]. Waters; bond
$500. Adjourned.
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EDITH e. WI00M.
Our Mother.
By REV. q. N. r. KING,

By REV. @. NJ. p. KING,
President Of Wdpid,ad Seminary
One year has passed away
Since that long, weary day,
When mother looked on US, her last goodbye.
linen closed her eyes, so peacefully TO die.
What memories came as looking down the years
Our mothers face and form to-day appears,
Ana listening, We can almost hear
Her voice, and feel her hand so near,
That, half-eXpectant We reach out to see If, oLoe
Her touch has not the power to drive away the
pain,
And made II wounded, as by cruel dart
Her loving care, like sunlight on the neld.
Made every passing year OF childhood yield
Abundant joys, and warmed to life the seed
Which she had planted. 'gainst each time OF need
That "sure would come" so OFT she used TO say,
While leading us along the golden lcdv.
She knew LIES way. and wished her chrdrens
Might tread the paths in which the joys complete
Should ever be, and where the honors ever true
Would richly crown them all their journey
through.
Like mountain guide, when dangers seemed more
near
She held us FAST and babe us never fear, -N'
Ihough darkness came like night,
Ii only We were sure We held the right
How oft we taxed her strength, her faith woula
T WnaI5 the ear drop falling from her
We went the way she wished TO lead US still
Her prayers. like incense filled our home,
Ascending eveTmOre TO heavens high dome.
And bringing back the needed grace TO bear
The heavy sorrow, or the lighter care.
What treasures in those prayers. which Oft W
heard,
When father turned from reading OF the Word,
And bowling low. with her did plead
That we to wisdom evermore might give our heed
Such prayers are ladders, up which we climb
To ind blessing, reaching through all time.
Through all the years pilgrim, ever on her way
To ind that city OF eternal day,
Where treasures are, and hidden things are
krlOlrn,
And they do reap in Joy who here in tears have
sOwn
She loved to comfort, loved to teach, and lad,
TO raise the fallen, ana the hungry soul to feed:
IL was her Joy like Him to live and be,
Whose word could still the storm and calm Tho
angry sea
o precious life, thy childrens love and pride.
Whatever joys may come, or evils may betide
And here, to-day, from this historic shore,
We bless thy memory, and love thee more,
As pictured In our checkered past we better sec
what thou, by grace divine, hast made our lives
to be.
Our mothers voice no longer calls US TO coms
home,
And yet we seem to hear It, wherever we may
roam,
While better rest ana Joys stu more divine
She tells us OF, beyond the hight OF time
We hasten on, and hear her call US still,
To come and share her home, beyond all III
-Zio,as Adeooota
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Fairest In Autumn's coronaN
Rich. mellow tfnts OF bloom!
Thy coming Is prophecy
or Winters chill and gloom.
When Summer visions all have ned
Thy varied charms unfold
Reflected hues OF morn Lit skies
And wealths Of sunset gold
welcome, thou cherished plant and ma1D
Our Autumn days more bright
Thy presence herds not winds nor froSoA
Def1es their whitening blight
Thus Friendship blooms and sweetly cneeoo
Adversity's dark hour,
uluming life the brightest when
Its clouds and tempests lower.
Fasrer Than all the rainbow tiA0
O. rnpa.ioIs flowers in Mayl
NeE.- .s,s4 q. 81 tie idstrou8 t0oo
: .'.-.f.l ; summer dayi
- = sEa aaades are en1DA
ss,4 2. s:-.y et:n
", ','ee .einter's grace.
L. .css SAIL.
I. 8. LHvun1g8
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERS.-Deeds Ia fee have
been recorded as follows: Elizabeth G. Todd ct
al to Lizette J. Voss, part of lot s. so. 1913;
S-(quit claim Reginald Fendall to j. w.
Starr, lots /, Q, 8, II and Is, so. 1862 se5i AZ
Webb and Gordon, trustees. to Emily l.. Trues-
dali, part 4, 90. 800; %, 166,66.
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THE FUNERAL OF Mr.. SAMUEL RATCLRFE.-
The funeral of Mr.. Samuel Radcliffe took place
in Baltimore yesterday. Rev. j. E. Grammer Of
floating. The pall-bearers were Judge w. NJ.
Merrick, Col Mark Alexander. Col Luther r.
Smoot. DIR. George c. Ogle, b. WEIGH Owens
and DR.. Lynch. Among the friends present
were Ii. c: Dalam, Benz. C. Barroll, Major w.
5. AMMAN. William Redwood. II. Caperton, Will
liam Rogers and DR.. Carter
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A Church Improvement.

ALTERATIONS MADE AT THE FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH-THE LECTURE ROOM REOPENED.
Last evening the lecture room of the First
Baptist church, on 18th street. was reopened;
the extensive improvements and repairs which
have been going on being completed. There
was large gathering of the members of the
congregation and their friends at the church,
and the result of the work were greatly ad-
mired. Those who ever saw the basement of
the old church before these improvements were
made would hardly recognize the handsome room
with its modern furnishings. Higherceings. new
wood work and fresh paint are some of the salient
features of the rettting which at once strike the
eye The entire basement was dug out to q
depth of twenty inches, and the ground con-
creted upon which the flooring was laid The
wainscotings. doors and trimmings are in native
pine. OF simple but elegant design, and the light
coiorlng harmOniZes with the walls. and at the
same time gives modern finish to the rooms
The gas fixtures are new throughout and are of
floor of the main room, while the class rooms
on either side are neatly carpeted
The infant class room, with it's
tiny chairs is especially attractive.
One room has been furnished and fitted I'D for
the Use of the pastor as his study In the rear
Is kitchen and range and their possibilities
was tested last evening by the ladies' who had
provided very tOothsOme supper prepared at
the church. The improvements are not all con-
fined to the interior of the church. A handsome
new dress has been placed in the front of the
church. while the side entrances and the rear
yard of the church have been concreted IA
high board fence has been built about the church
property. The entire Improvement Is not only
elegant In appearance, but is substantial and
durable The entire cost was between four and
i've thousand dollars. Mr.. W. NJ. POindexter
was the architect. and John Henderson had
charge of the work.
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THE FUNERAL OF Mr.. DANIEL, RArcrJprr
Tho funeral OF Mr. Daniel Radcliffe took place
In Baltimore yesterday Rev. j. E. Grammer
4fncisting. The pall-bearers were Judge W. M.
4lerrfck, Col. Mark Alexander, Col IAlther n.
Smoot, DR.. George C. Ogle, B. Welch Owens
and Dr.. Lynch Among the friends present
were H. c. Dallam, Benz. G. Barroll. Major w.
Z. AMMAN, William Redwood. H. Caperton. VIM.
3o4efs and DR.. Carter. The remains were in
Seers6 In LOudon Park cemetery.
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case of young man. Willis Reagan, who was
sentenced to sixty days in Jail last Tuesday by
Judge Smell, for stealing toy wagon from in
front OF store on 7th street, was reopened
by Judge Smell this morning at the request of
counsel for the defendant. Mr.. E. B. Blunt an
peared for the prisoner and argued that as the
prisoner was drunk at the time he took the
property, he was not guilty Of larceny. The at
torney read authorities i'm defense OF his argu-
ment. Judge Smell said that he would hold
that no man can I'LL himself full of whieky and
then carry of anything he gets his hands on.
He said the presumption is that a man knows
what he is doing, and it Is also the pre-. lmption
that he wants to reimburse himselfto be able to
get more whisky.
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''forNG FOLKS LECTURES The Biological
and AnthrOpolOgical societies have entered
upon most useful mission in setting on foot a
course OF Saturday afternoon scientific lectures
for young folks at the National Museum. prof
u: T. Mason. who commences the course this
afternoon at $50. has a rare knack of interest
Ing young people in scientific facts. and the
gentlemen who succeed him. DIR. W. H. Dali
MI Frederick W. True and Prof j. W Chicken
Ing, jr-. are all gifted in the same way The
lectures cannot fail to be immensely popular
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MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.-Marriage licenses have
0een issued by the clerk Of the court to Robert
matthew's and Emma Bassheld; William I,
Alsop and Minnie Huder: Dwight Hamilton
Aiisworth. -'''''A
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MARY T.. II.

G. A. R. CAMP FIRE.-Meade Post, No. $.
q. A. X, had camp fire last evening which
was largely attended. Among those who par
ticipated in the speech-making were Comman-
der-in-Chief Paul VandervOort, of Omaha. Neb.:
Department Commander General S s. Burdette:
x-COmmander-ln-Chief s. G. Merrill. of Massa-
chusetts, and A. B. Jones. aid-de-camp to Com
mander NandervOOrt. of Omaha Among the
guests of the post WERE W. p Sayille assistant
Inspector general: j. c. Taylor. A. d. c.: F.. NJ.
TrueI, post senior vice department commander:
b: F. Hawkes., post department commander;
W. 5. Chase. post commander, No. 9: VIM. Law
renee, post commander, No 8: Mrs DR.. Van
Cort, Mrs. f. I. Charles. and her daughter Miss
Myla Charles; A. b. Hurlbut. of Virginia. p. ID.
c.; E. r. Campbell, of Vermont. Jr d. c.: NJ.
A. Dillon, ID. c. A. of "; l.. n Charles. S V
e. 5. of "; and n. NJ Brooks post commander
No D. The following members of General Bur-
dettes staff were present: A. F. Medford. Fred
Mack, John Cameron, A. G. Cunning w. s
Chase, j. A. Stewart. S. B. Cutler. III. +. Rich
ardsOn and William Gibson. Conrad Sprinrsteed
gave number of drum solos, which were
warmly applauded. The entertainment was in
charge of committees composed of Messrs. N. A
Dillon, DR.. E. F. Schafhirt, ]. j. Carroll. Ed.
Morgan. Ed. ID. Hughes, Samuel Baxter Charles
Traugbt, j. E. Parker. H. c. Coriiss. C. E. Con-
nor. j. A. Patterson, William s. Mcpherson. ]
A. Bryan, E. L. Winnie. A. w. Hodgman. Joseph
Deneane, E. L. Scott and DR.. W. B. Pomeroy.
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Post Office appropriation Bill.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION IN THE HOUSE.
While the House of Representatives was In
committee Of the whole on the post office appro-
priation bill yesterday, after The STARS report
closed, discussion continued for about two
hours, mainly concerning the proposed reduc
ton of postage. Mr.. Townshend, OF Illinois,
congratulated the country on the prospect Of
reduction in the rate, and also argued in favor
of an amendment which he intended to offer
abOlishing postage on second class matter. Mr..
Atkins was fearful that the reduction suggested
would create pretty large deficiency and not in
crease to any appreciable extent tie number of
letters written. Mr.. Reagan opposed any re-
duction of postage. Mr. Hill. of New Jersey.
Thought the time had come when postage could
be safely reduced. Mr.. Anderson. Mr.. Springer.
Mr. Willis and Mr.. Dunneil were of the same
mind Mr. Holman considered the present plan
OF inland mail transportation as open to
objection, and thought it strange that no
effort had been made to remedy its defects.
As to the land grant roads, they should be re-
CURED to transport the mails on the basis
fixed by the decision OF the United states Su-
preme Court. Mr.. BiOunt did not deem it wise
to reduce postage at this time Congress should
not be IN hurrytO cut down the revenues Mr..
Robson closed the discussion in favor of reduc-
ton He also warmly approved the omission in
the DILL OF any provision for special mail faci-
ties. He had also been directed by the commit
tee on appropriations to offer an amendment to
the bill providing that the compensation paid
for carrying the mails to railroad companies
which have received government aid in bond
subsidies as well as land grants. shall
not exceed so per cent Of the amount al
lowed by law as compensation for the same
service by railroads which had not received
government aid.
The bill was then read by sections for amend
ment.
MIR. Caswell. on behalf of the committee on
nfTro
ing the appropriation tor star service from
S5.oo0,O0O to S525O000 Adopted.
Mr.. Robinson of Massachusetts. offered an
amendment appropriating 5000 900 for necessary
and special mail facilities. and Mr. Hiscock
offered an AMENDING it to the amendment fixing
the amount at 500 900.
Pending action upon these amendments the
committee rose.
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PerhapS the most popular Of Mr.. Whittier's
longer poems is that entitled ''Snow Bound, /"
which is not only one of the most charming
winter idyls in our language, but also delight
full picture Of his early life at the old home
stead in East Haverhill. 1t was received with
great favor on its first publication, and its pop-
uarity remains undated. In pecuniary point
of view it was the most successful poem that
ever came from the authors prolific pen. Some
months after its publication business called me
to Amesbury, where 1 was the guest of Mr..
Whittier. As approached the house noticed
that the walls and blinds had been newly
painted. After cordial greeting from the
poet remarked, ''The improved appearance of
your house is an indication that poetry has
ceased to be drug in the Market" Mr. Whit
tier smiled, but made no reply. The next morn
ing We sat together In his library. Suddenly
rising and going to the fire to warm his boots.
minutes while go to the Office of the collector I"
Then with smile of humor on his expressive
face, he added. 'Since the publication of
Snow Bound l have risen to the dignity of an
income tax"
DON PEDRO, THE EMPEROR OF BRAZIL.
At the time of which speak Mr. Whittier had
just written poem entitled Freedom in Bra
zil," suggested by an edict recently issued by
the Emperor of Brazil, providing for the gradual
abolition Of slavery in his empire. AS we sat
alone in his library he produced the manuscript
of this poem, and requested me to listen to the
reading oft. To listen to his own reading of
one of his poems is a privilege that few are per-
mItted to enjoy, and only those who have ex-
perenced this rare pleasure can form an idea Of
the siiyery beauty of the voice which he thus
lends to his mellifluOus verses
The poems of Mr.. Whittier have long been the
admiration Of Dom Pedro, who has translated
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which he unfortunately presented to his friend
DIR. Crandall, botanic physician of this city.
On its being found in his office the latter was
arrested and thrown into prison on the charge of
being an abOlitionlst, and remained there
nearly year, during which time he contracted
consumption, of which be afterwards died.
FIRST VISIT TO- WASHINGTON
Mr.. Whittier first visited Washington in 1885,
at which time this city possessed but few at
fractions for man Of his strong anti-slavery
sympathies. Some Incidents of that memorable
visit are recorded in his spirited poem of
"Astraa at the CAPITOL" in which he thus al
ludes to his friend DR.. Crandall, and the Jail in
which he was SO unjustly imprisoned:
''Beside me gloomed the prison cell,
Where wasted one In slow decline.
For uttering simple words Of mine
And loving freedom all too We'll"
During his brief stay in Washington Mr..
Whittier visited the>s!ave pens of the city. and
on various occasions manifested so much oppo-
sitiOn to the institution OF slavery aid syrupa-
thy for the slave that he naturally SUSPECTED
of being an abOlitiOnist. and tlrea: ened with
personal violence. BY the advice of friends he
went to Baltimore. where he remained for few
days at a hotel, during which time he gave to
several friends vino called upon hit, some little
pamphlets containing extracts s.om the writings
OF John Weellnan, on the subject OF slavery
This fact comingto the knowledge OF several
shareholders, he was threatened with legal PROS
ecutiOn II he remained in the city. He therefore
after some persuasion, quietly departed and re-
turned to his home In Haverhill.