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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26
WANTED-M MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Ir UNDERSTOOD THAT OUR APP
W Parat Tor Stamping is made by orr own hands
ana &C lrae machinery, Cabling to do for
atles without making them ray for New York labor.
Designs OF any kind made ana stamped. do not trust
ladies' costly goods to unskled h2nds and arpreutcs
elsewhere.
d26-lm PRINCE. Practical stanper, 1893 street.
W business. silent active; about $500 required;
highest reference; investigation desired. Address
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WANTED-S2.0 COO ON FIRST CLASS real. ES-
w tate at cent. for year 1t the OF
ton OF the oaner Address BURKE. Star office. d262t-
WANTED-TO RENT ON SHARES BY A REsPON-
w sibe party small Farm within five miles of the
CITY: IN a healthy location Apply, address. JOHN
VAN HORN, Bladensburly Nd. d23- Ut.
"ANTED-WILL PAY CASH FOR BOYS SEC
w d-kand Bicycle in good order. State price and
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Office, Capitol Hill. d2,
WANTED
Y! Ladies afflicted with superhuous hair to read this
article. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

Cocoaine, a compound OF Cocoanut Oil, beaut-
hes the hair and IS sure to alay all itching and IT.
rtatlOn Of the scalp.
The superiority OF Burnett's Flavoring Extracts
consists In their perfect purity and strength.
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Locked Up Eighteen Christmases.

hlchard Murray, young man about 80 years
Oh age, was called up to the dOck-rail at the
Police Court Saturday and charged with being a
vagrant and suspicious person. and a habitual
drunkard- Policemen Hood and Dunnigan
stated to the court that the defendant mad been
drunk Tor more than week and is ..Swam-
poodle loafer and had not drawn sober breath
Tor more than week to their personal knowl-
edge. The defendant asked to be heard and
was allowed to speak. He began with the follow
ing startling statement: Judge Your honor |
nave been locked up for the last seventeen Christ
masses. and was trying to spend this one out
SIDE, but 1t seems that it is no use trying any
more. We'll" said the court 1T is almost
time you had Christmas out of Jail and the
worKhouse But" answered the witness
you see II Is no use; they seem to arrest me
ana send me down just to keep me from SPEND
ing Christmas outside" well. the evidence is
against you this time" said the court: Il will
have to give you 80 days" Thirty davs," ex-
claimed the witness; Great goodness! there IL
rs; down again; well, i suppose it's all right. !"
ana lie walked down stairs to wait for the van
Christmas i'm Washin gtOm.
The holiday yesterday was very ENJOYABLE
one In this city. Business was generally sus-
pended and the fine weather gave an added zest
to the pleasure Of the holiday. The streets were
ailed with people walking about in the sunlight,
and the balmy air induced large numbers to
take drives into the country. The churches were
well filled and the programs Of the music and
services, as printed in Saturdays STAr. were
carried out. The day was spent quietly. the
reunion Of the family circle and the social
meeting Of friends being the prominent fea-
tore OF the holiday observance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

FMBEZZLING STREET SwEEPINGs-The two
colored men. Ezekiel Smith and Silas Terrell,
who were before the Police Court lately for the
grand larceny of 2C5 loads of street sweepings
from Crawford & Filbert. contractors for sweep
ing the streets. and which case was dismissed
because the charge could not be sustained. were
yesterday charged with embezzing the same
property. The witnesses were not present and
the case was continued.
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WANTED-ROOMS.
WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTED-T RENT A LARGE HOUSE, FUR
w nished suitable fer boarding purposes; must lie
In good location. Address Box ii. Star office 1t
"ANTED-A BRICK HOUSE. To COST -. So, TO
s. oe0 t. eight rooms. between 4th and lath
and between and streets northwest. Send pcsta TO
l2s2 4th street northwest. dl2 I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

WASHINGTON Boy DROWNED IN RHODE
lsLASD.-Joseph S. Strickle, student at the
Greenwich (RI.) Academy. son of widow lady
in this city, broke through the ice while skating
yesterday and was drowned after struggling
for three quarters OF hour in the SIGHT Of per
sons whose efforts failed to rescue him --------
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NEW YEAR and birthday cards j. Jay Gould.
CLOSING OUT holiday books AMI stationery at
cost. Mllan'S. nth, above +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

Handsome Rosewood Case Piano. heavily carved lees
iniald with pearl. Stool and Cover Rosewood Frame
Paror suite Vi, hostered in raw silk osewood Frsme
upholstered in silk NJ. T. Center Tables, Walnut
Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase. Walnut Pillow Exten-
zion Table. Eegant Dining Room Chairs Kirby make;
imported English Brussels Carpet, Heavy Window
HaDgings and Lace Curtains, Hall and Stair carpets
Rosewood Chamber Suite Walnut Wardrobes Otto
mans. Marb e-top Sideboaras. Drop-Lght. Mahoeany
Bureaus, Wa nut Bedsteads. Refrigerxtors Heating
Stoves Feather Pillows and Boosters, Chins Glass and
Crockery Ware. Siyerwsre. Ivory Handle Knives and
other Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils etc.
On THURSDAY, DECEMBER TWENTY EIGHTH,
commencing at TEN O'CLOCK A. M, shall sell az
the residence of a gentleman declining hous keeine.
No 1908 street northwest the above collection q
Househod Furniture. made to order by Mr.. Samuel
buyers.
d26d WALTER Is. WILLIAMS 4 Co. Aucts.
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

NOR SALE CHEEP, IF TAKEN AT ONCE-FOUR
Lots on Rhode Island avenue. Scott Circle;
eath % So feet front; splendid site ndsome
dwellings,. Neighborhood improving rapidly. WM.
p Young. 1920 New York avenue. d23 st
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THANCERY SALE OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
" On l. STREET NORTH, NEAR Fiji ZENITH
STREET WEST.

n NHANCEh1 SAIsE
" On T. STREET NORTH, NEAR FIFI EENTH
STREET WEST.
b. virtue of decree of the Supreme Court q the<s
District OF Columbia, in equity No. 1903. ks%a
Langley vs.. Ferry ct al. dated December H. 1882 -
shall offer for sale at public auction, in front Of tho
premises, on SATURDAY, the TWENTY-THIRD DAY
OF DECEMBER 1882 at FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
Part of Lots No IL and IL of Dayidsons Of
square No. PIG in the city Of Washington, the Dis
trict of Columbia beginning street So feet inches
from the northwest corner of said square and
thence east IA feet inches: thence south 81 feet
three foot alley; thence Ia feet inches; thence
north 81 feet to the beginning. improved by three
story brick dwelling. No. 1923 street northwest
Terms One-haf Of the purchase money to be paid in
cash on the day of SALE the residue two install
ments at six and twelve months with thereon
to be secured by approved notes bonds the sats
faction OF the Trustee. All convey ancng
cost. RICHARD I. MORSELL, Trustee.
- 4l6 9th street northwest
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer. dI3-eokds
u THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED UNTIL.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY THIRD 1888 came hour
and place. by order of the Trustee.
d26-dts THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

Col. FITZGERALD ExONERATED.-ColN N. W.
Fitzgerald, who was recently arrested in this
city, charged with having forged note in Ken
state was denied by Judge Cartier, voluntarily
presented himself to the Kentucky authorities
on Saturday and was discharged, the party who
made the affidavit for his arrest stating that
Fitzgerald was not the man who forged the
note
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-A SITUATION FOR NAN AND WIFE.
w white: msn TO attend 70 horse or make himself
useful on the place woman 20 cook do any domestic
work. Address or call at lll9 20th street between L
and N. 26-St'
WANTED-PLACES FOR COOKS. CHAMBER.
Nv maids. Nurses Hoqeemen. Drivers Walters and
BOYS. with references Women servants be ct
Once Licensed Agency. s26 street orthwee c. E.
PRICE, dle-2ws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

For Other Auctions Ses SepsseA AnsssA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-26

THE GREAT AUCTION SALE.-The auction sale
OF silyerware, bronzes. cutlery, &c. at the sales
room of Walter B. Williams & Co., will
begin daily this week at 1890 am, 2:3O and
$50 pm. They say this is rare chance to
obtain bargains in beautiful articles, which must
be seen to be appreciated.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-05-27

Thirty miles out of charleston we side
tracked to let the express go by, and the
train had scarcely come to stand-still
when some one raised the cry of "Aliga-
tOrw There he was, sure enough. Just
over the fence was a pond OF stagnant
water at the edge of a c0rnfield, and q
reptile about six feet long was resting
on log and taking things powerful and
a dozen revOlvers came into view, but be-
fore hammer was raised fat man and
puffy man hailed from Wisconsin and
who was making trip for his asthama.
called out:
Hold on! Hold on, everybody! Give
me the first shot at that gator and I'll
buy the drinks for half the State of South
CarOlinaw
We fell back to give him show. He
had revolver about as long as your
thumb, and he crept to the fence, rested
it on rail, and after great deal of
wriggling and twisting and coughing
and wheeling he blazed away. The
alligator Topped off the log and dis
appeared, and the fat man threw down
his pistol and jumped up and down and
yelled out:
"Plumb-centsr, or Pm goat! Hooray
Ho0rayw
We were patting him on the back and
telling him that Wisconsin was the
greatest State in the Union, when a
cOlOred man came down through the
corn to the edge of the pond and called
across:
(Which of you all am dom dat shootin
"Me! Me! | killed himw answered fatty
"WhO was you shOOtin' at-me or de-
patOr?" "At the gator"
"Oh, you was, Ell! Well, OATS only ten
cents shot, but can have you bOdrein'
me fur less dan fifteen! If you want to
put in de Odder five bullets I'll call it
Fifty centsw
And as he started to come around the
pond the old reptile crawled out to the
first row of corn and pillowed his head
on sod as if weary Of life's fluctuations
The fat man looked from the darkey to
the alligator and then back at the crowd
and all he said was:
"BOys, fall in by fOurs and We'll march
up an swaller barrel and all.'
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-05-27

A delicious odor is impaired by Flores
ton Cologne, which is always refreshing,
no matter how freely used.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-05-27
A WOman's Experience.

Mothers and daughter should feel
alarmed when WEAKNESS constantly op-
presses them. IF am fretful from ex-
haustion of vital powers and the color is
fading from my face, Parker's Ginger
Tonic, gives quick relief. 1t builds me
up and drives away pain with wonderful
y."@BuffalO lady. -
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-05-27

BRICK STORE.
First Door Above the Grand Central Hotel,

You will find the Cheapest Stock of Black and Coored Casmeres the
stock and the styles Fancy Dress goods prices ranging
yard The best line of Dress Buttons Dress Trimmings,
Gloves Hosiery Collars ace and Embroies Corset The best
cheapest Table Linens all grades Napkins Towels and Towelngs
Of a kinds. A new stock o
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-05-27

baths! baths! Baths!
baths, hot and cold, at W. c. MOOre's
25 cents
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-05-27
Gents C1othing

Made First Glass Style Underwear of all kinds Shirts Collars and
all other kinds cheaper
Chdoygan These goods bought SELL and if low prices will sell
them sold All invited stock
We shall be very glad to show goods. @
The news., 1882-09-14
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HENRY CLAY,S REPLY.

When Miss Martieau visited this
country she was introduced to Mr..
Clay and during the conversation she
is reported as sneering at practical
religion. To which Mr.. Clay replied
"Miss Martineau, | do not know
practically about what the churches
call religion. I wish I did. But l
do know of its effects. In the neigh
borhood of my home were two very
estimable families, who in years past
fell into what is called q Kentucky
feu6,' which means that as often as
any Of the embittered parties met a
fair or public meeting there was a
probability that the affray would begin
and it was as likely to kill the in
nocent as well as those in the strike.
The neighbors did everything in their
power for reconciliation. l did all in
my power with the rest; but all was
in vain. The killing went on until
one of the denominations known as
the Baptists, held what they call a
basket meeting and had what they
call revival and these belligerent
families were converted, as they say
and they have lived on the best Of
terms ever since, blessing to the
whole community. | tell you, Miss
Martineau, that whatever will change
q Kentucky feud into loving fellow
ship as soon and effectively is Of God.
No power short Of His could possibly
do it."
The news., 1882-09-14
A BRAVE MoHAMnrEDAN.

Recently body of troops employed
in the disturbed provinces of Austria
was fred upon by an insurgent who
was speedily captured. A day was
set for a court-martial, and an aged
Mohammedan priest was engaged to
minister consolation to the prisoner.
A Vienna correspondent thus de-
acribes the trial: accompanied by
an escort of sixteen men, the accused
appeared and great was everyone's
surprise when he proved to be mere
boy Of fifteen. But his countenance
and bearing was a sight to be seen.
With bead erect and arms crossed
de6antly upon his breast, he stood
motionless, coolly answering all the
questions put to him. In the centre
Of the square the members of the
court-martial we're assembled and they
examined him. He looked at them
with undaunted eyes and without
showing the least sign Of fear. He
stated that he was Mohometau, and
fifteen years old. That his name was
Sorcio, and that he had been shep-
herd in the mountains, and had found
the rife that he held in his hands at
the time he was arrested. According
to his statements, the logical conse-
quences Of possessing rifle was the
use of it, and as he knew that his
father was in the ranks of the insur-
gents, he considered it bis duty to
fire at the soldiers when the time
came. 1t was a strange contrast to
witness the excitement of the old
Mahometan priest with his long, snow
white beard. He smoked cigarette
after cigarette as ameans Of mastering
his feelings; and seemed ready to
burst into tears if harm came to the
boy. After consultation, which
lasted an hour and half the members
Of the court-martial came forward to
pronounce the sentence. By nine
votes out of ten he was found not
guilty, and acquitted, but the words
that restored him to life did not move
him in any way. His manner was as
quiet and composed as it would GER
tainly have been had he been senten-
fenced to DEATH"
The news., 1882-09-14

Paper car wheels are composed en-
tirely Of paper rings pressed together
under weight of six tons, and thcn
fastened by means Of bolts, and steel
tires put on them, when they are
ready for use. Laid loosely the rings
stack as high as the shoulders Of an
ordinary man. Under treatment they
sink to the thickness required. If
the tire should wear or fall of the
wheel, there would be no danger Of
breaking, as they are very flexible
and would spring.
A paper ball can be rendered SO
hard that nothing but a diamond
tool can cause an indentation into It.
At the mill is square block of COM
pressed paper fastened on a turning
lathe, and SO hard. that if a fine steel
chisel is held against it when it is
moving, instead Of cutting the paper
it will break the chisel into hundred
pieces. The strength is astonishing.
You can take e5 note of the Bank
Of England, twist it into a kind of
rope, suspend S39 pounds upon one
end Of it, and not ipjure it 10 the
slightest degree.
Bath tubs and pots are formed by
compressing the paper made out of
linen fibres and annealed--that Is,
painted with composition which
becomes part thereof and is fire.
proof. The tubs last infinitely, never
leak, and put in the fire, will not
burn up. You can beat on them with
a hammer and not ipjure them.
Plates compressed and annealed arc
very durable. You can not onIv
wash them, but drop them upon the
floor and stand upon them. The fork
can be used for any practical purpose,
and the knife can always be kept
sharp.
The news., 1882-09-14
GEORGE wAsH1NeToNs YOUTH.

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S YOUTH.
1t is the merry summer time, To
him, the mother of the father of his
country: "George, dear, where have
you been since school was dismissed"
"Hain't been nowhere, ma"
"Did you come straight home from
school George3"
"Yes, ma'am!"
"But school was dismissed at 3
o'clock, and it is now half past 6.
How does that conner"
"Got KEEP in"
"What for?"
"Missed in Jogger'fy lesson"
"But your teacher was here only
an hour ago, and said you hadn't
been at school all day?"
"Got KEEP in yestiddy, then"
George, why were you not at school
to-day?"
"Forgot. Thought all the time it
was Saturday."
"Don't stand on one side of your
foot in that manner Come here to
me, George; you have been in swim
ming"
"No'm."
eyes, you have, George; haven't
your"
"Noap."
"Tell your mother, George"
Muck"
"Then what makes your hair SO
wet, my son?"
"Sweat. run so fast comm
from school,"
But your shirt is wrong side Out."
"Put it on that way when 1 got up
this morning for luck. Always win
when you play for keeps if your shirts
on hiHdside out"
"And you haven't the right sleeve
Of your shirt on your arm at all,
George, and there is a hard knot tied
in it. How did that get thereH
nBill Fairfax tied it when | wasn't
lookin'."
"But what were you doing with
your shirt Off"
Didn't have il Of. He jes TOXIN
tied that knot in there when it was
on me-"
&c orge"
"That's honest truth, he did,"
About that time the noble Bush
rod came along with q skate strap,
and we draw veil over the dreadful
scene, merely remarking that boys do
not seem to change so much as men.
The news., 1882-09-14

OF COURSE.

While they sat before the fire,
Nothing more did he desire
Than to get little higher
If he could;
And his heart beat higher and higher
And her look grew shyer and shyer.
When he sided up close by her,
AS he should.
Then he ventured to inquire
If her sister, Jane Mariar,
And her mother and her sire
Were quite well.
And from time to time he'd eye her,
As though he would like 10 buy her,
And his bashfulness was dire,
For spell.
Then his husky throat grew dryer
When he told her that the Squire
To himself would gladly tie her,
If she would;
Might he not go ask her sire?
And he thought he would expire,
When she said, to his desire,
That he could
The news., 1882-09-14
SOBER THOUGHTS.

He VINO has neither friend nor en-
emy is without talents, power or en-
ergy.
A noble part of every true life is to
learn to undo what has been wrongly
done.
We know that we must meet to part,
but we know that we part to meet
again.
Where the tree of fbenefcence takes
root it sends forth branches beyond
the sky.
A mans good. breeding is the best
security against other peoples ill
manners.
The news., 1882-09-14
A LATE DUEL.
Bloody Encounter oftwo Georgia Editors

Since there has been a public
peaceful solution of the question of
honor between the late duelists, there
can be no harm now in giving a full
account of the duel between the two
distinguished editors Just as it occur
red. 1t will probably be denied by
the principals, as it has been that any
duel took place; but no matter-let
it be understood that the Code Editor
Of this paper camped on the trial of
the gentlemen as they skurried from
the Alabama to the Georgia side of
the river, for fear that they wouldn't
meet each other. When starting for
the place Of meeting each party con-
sisted of:
One alleged duelist.
One bottle rock and rye.
One undertaken.
One second.
One dozen budweizer.
One surgeon.
One cross-cut saw.
One meat axe.
One pistol.
Two cans oysters.
One corkscrew.
Some lunch.
One bottle American dry.
Arriving at the designated point,
the undertakers learned that their
services would be dispensed with, and
the surgeons went off into the woods
and played poker for nickel ante.
The principals then prepared for
business, the weapons being six
shooters.
Round one-Colonel Hamar fred
at the word, but missed. Colonel
Lowell fred, and an early jay pros
pecting for his worm fell from a tree
on the left. Time-7 seconds.
Round Two-Both bullets went
somewhere.
Round Third-Colonel Hamar'a
second had his back turned and when
Colonel Lowell fred the second was
observed to grab the basement of his
pants and look enquiringly around.
There was slight abrasion of the
pants.
Round Four-Before the next shot
one Of the seconds took the bottle Of
rock and rye and then withdrew
into Alabama behind a tree, while the
other got bottle Of Budweizer and a
sandwich and bumped himself for
Georgia. The only visible effect Of
this round was that buzzard hover.
ing lazily over them was seen to
gather himself together, get his bear
ings and leave the State.
(Ten minutes for lunch
Round Five-Colonel Hamar's shot
took effect in the side of barn across
the river. No returns from Colonel
Lowelps bullet.
Sixth and last Round-Both par.
ties fire simultaneously, and one of the
gambling surgeons ssyed a ball out
of his knee.
This affair was witnessed by our
duel reporter, and should the gentle.
men feel aggrieved at this only com.
plete and authentic account the
reporter is willing to give them all
the satisfaction they want.
He will leave the country.
Atlanta Post
The news., 1882-09-14
HOW SHE GOT EVEN WITH HIM.

HOW SHE GOT EVEN WITH HIM.
"Is this seat engaged 7" he asked
Of the prettiest girl in the car, and
finding it wasn't he put his sample
box 10 the rack and braced himself
for solid enjoyment. e
"Pleasant day." said the girl CON-
ing for him before lie could get his
tongue unkinked. "Most bewilder-
ing day isn't it?"
eyes, miss" stammered the drum
mer. He was in the habit Of play
ing pitcher in this kind of match,
and the position of catcher didn't tt
him as tight as his pantaloons.
"Nice weather for travelling" CON-
tinued the girl; "much nicer than
when it was cold. Are you perfectly
comfortable p
"Oh, yes, thanks" murmured the
drummer.
"Glad Of it," rusumed the girl
cheerfully.
"You don't look so. Let me put
my shawl under your head, won't
your Hadn't you rather sit near
the window and have me describe the
landscape to you ?"
"Nc, please" he muttered; "I-Pm
doing well enough"
"Can't I buy you some peanuts or
book? Let me do something to
make the trip happy ! Suppose
slip my arm around your waist just
lean forward trihe so l can r
"You'll-haye to excuse me r
gasped the wretched drummer III
don't think you really mean it ~
"You lock SO tired" she pleaded;
"Wouldn't you like to rest your head
on my shoulder? No one will notice.
just lay your head right down and
I will tell you stories"
"No-no, thanksI I won't to-dayl
am very comfortable, thank your
and the drummer looked around
hopelessly.
Your searf-pin is coming out. Let
me fix it. Therel" and she arranged
it deity; "at the next station I'll get
you cup of tea and when we arrive
at our destination you'll let me call
on you?" and she smiled an anxious
prayer right up into his pallid coun-
tenance.
II think Pll go away and smoke"
said the drummer, and hauling down
his grip-sack, he made for the door
knee-deep in the grins showered
around him by his fellow passengers.
"Strange~ murmered the girl to
the lady in front Of her. "I only did
with him just what he was making
ready to do with me, and, big and
strong as he is, he couldn't stand it.
really think women have stronger
stomachs than men, and, besides that,
there isn't any smoking car for them
to fly to for refuge. I don't under
stand this thing" But she settled
back contentedly all the same, and at
a convention Of drummers held in the
smoker that morning it was unani-
mously resolved that her seat was en-
gagged, SO far as they were concerned,
for the rest Of the season.