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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-14
A Legend.

There was dispute among three
maidens as to which had the most beau
tiful hand. One sat by the stream, and
dipped her hand into the water and held
it up; another plucked strawberries until
the ends of her fingers were pink, and
another gathered vlolets until her hands
were fragrant. An old, haggard woman
passing by asked; "Who will give me a
gift, for am poor?n All three denied
her; but another who sat near, unwashed
in the stream, unstained with fruit, una
dOrned with flowers, gave her little
gift, and satisfied the.poor woman. And
then she asked them what was the dis
pute, and they told and lifted up before
her their beautiful hands. "Beautifui,
indeed" said she, when she saw them.
But when they asked her which was the
most beautiful she said: ut is not the
| hand that is washed clean in the brook;
it is not the hand that is tipped with red;
it is not the hand that is garlanded with
fragrant flowers, but it is the hand that
gives to the poor which is the most beau
| tiful."
| AS she said these words her wrinkles
fled, her staff was thrown away, and she
stood before them an angel from heaven
with authority to decide the question in
dispute.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-14
Philosophy in Ebony.


Remember, young man, dat de man
what handles the most books amt the
best eddycated. I knowed q book binder
once dat couldn't read
| may differ from de religious folks
when | say dat Is got more respect fur
Gle woodpecker den I has fur de dove.
De doves 'ceitful. He'll coo around and
coax yer inter sympathy, but as soon as
yer back is turned he goes ober inter de
field and pulls up de young wheat. All
dis time the woodpecker has been dig
gin worm outen a tree
Every provision ob nature may be
wise, but doan see why q baby should
suffer 50 much in cuttin' toath. \ dog
doan hab no trouble, nedera does q coon,
but natur gives fits to de baby. And dis
de preachers tell me was Oh account oh
de political triekery ob Adam. rs glad
dat he was counted out Oh de garden ob
Eden. Everybody what walks the floor
with a toothin' child il. q natural enemy
ter dat man. 81
| had noticed dat all great men III af-
ter life retains the early impressions oh
childhood. Dis scar heahsis where my
father hit me wild a sassafras sprout.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-14
Leaf-W carers.

DR.. Hunter describes tribe III India
which has preserved an extreme primi-
tiveness. The people are called leaf
wearers, because they wear the costume
Of Adam and Eve before their fall; or,
more strictly speaking, they did 50 until
the English persuaded them to adopt
cloth. In 1871 the English officer called
together the clan, and after speech
handed out strips of cloth fer the women
to put OIL. They then passed in single
f;le 10 the number of one thousand nine
hundred before him, and We're marked
on the forehead with vermillion as q
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-14
He Looked Him Over"

It was in the smoking cor OH the New
York Central. There was one chap who
was clustering great deal and telling
how many duels he had fought, and be-
hind Est small man reading maga-
ziGa.
"Sir," said the big man, as he wheeled
around, Hwhat would you do if challeng-
ed"
Refuse was the reply.
"Ah, / thought as much. Refuse and
be branded as coward What if a
gentleman offered you the choice be-
tween duel and q public horsewhip-
ping-then whatep
"I'd take the whipping
"Ah, / thought so-th6aght 50 from
the looks of you. Suppose, sir, that you
had fouly saandered me.n
s'I never SANDER"
''Then, sir. suppose / had cody and
deliberately insulted you what would
you do then?'
tsI'd rise up this way, put down my
| book this way, and reach over like this
end take him by the nose, as take you
and give it three-quarter tWist-jus1
SO ~
When the little man let go the big
mans nose, the man with the white ha
on began to crouch down to get away
from the bullets but there was NJ
shooting. The big man turned red ane
then pale, then looked the little MAJ
over and remarked:
"Certainly-of course-that's it exact
| lyv'
And then conversation turned on tn
general prosperity of the country
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-14

too lazy to gather in the apples, 50 Eve
had to do it for him. OF course all this
Is changed now. All that most woman
do in the way of hard work is to dress up
and go to parties, but every spring she
cannot resist the impulse to put on her
worst clothes and drudge with q hoe out
in the front yard, as she used to do thou
sands of years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

SEAroN PERRY,
SUCCESSOR TO PERRY & BRoTHER)
Has placed the
LOWEST MARK Ed DOWN PRICES
ON ALL SUMNER NOVELTIES"
FRENCH SAT INES reduced to 37kc,
Bpm. wide SCOT CHI GINGHAMS at 25c
Best quality MER| LAWNS at :0c.
FRENCH CAMBRICS aud JACONETS at CSC.
ANDEHSON'o SCOTCH SYLPHIDES reduced from
45c- to nc.
Best quality pure LINEN LAWNS reduced from s71kc
70 25c. 49,
Rare BARGAINS" in GRENADINES, SUMNER and
POULAND, SILKS.
..EMBkOIDERED ROBES at prime cost.
g Exclusive Novelties" i'll WIFI Z GOODS.
Special attractions'ln HOSIERY. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and GLOVES.
PARASOIS at prime cost
Choice SILK FABkICS.' suitable for costumes at
Watering places.
CASHMERE anG CHUDDA SHAwLS.
FlANNELS for bathing suits.
LADIES LINEN ami MOHAIR BUSTERS.
GACZE UNDEkW EAR-DOLLAR SHIRTS.
EMBROl DERED CASHMERE FICHUS.
Ladies' HABIT CLOTHS, all colors.
e CHOICE GOODS, PLAIN FIGURES AND COR
RECT PRICES.
sssss ZEE a TIT 90 MN
sssss ZEE I A / + + 9 90 \ SS NJ
bPF EE kRE kRk w
+ ZEE + kk 81
PERRY BUILDING,
Penns ylvania avenue corner 9TH street..
Established 1910. ty15
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

In view OF the number OF deaths resulting from
the use OF the toy pistols, socalled is IT not about
time for the sale OF those Internal machines to be
prevented every where by law: The greed of
dealers In such articles seems to be so great that
no reform can be expected from that quarter, In
the absence Of a severe penalty for the offence:
ana such penalty should be provided in all the
states as speedily as possible. As nothing short
q an act OF Congress is likely to meet the case In
tne District, perhaps that body might be willing
20 slip through little bill On the subject between
wrangles over political measures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

The funders and re adjusters OF Petersburg, Va,
nave carried their contest for control OF the mu-
nieipal government of that city 10 point which
depriyes both sides OF any pay for public service
One OF the courts yesterday issued an Injunction
which sters the payment of all salaries to officials
and employees of both parties. The next term OF
tne court VIII not be held until November, and.
perhaps, the best way to settle the difficulty will
be to let the pay OF the men claiming to be In the
citys service stop until then. 1t WILL 20 doubt,
0eprlve, the Offices OF their principal charm to
stop the payment OF salaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

The appointment OF Hon. John r.. West TO be
Commissioner II the District OF Columbia was con-
nrmed by the Senate yesterday. The event is one
upon which the people OF the city and district are
to be congratulated. Those who know Mr.. West
best think most highly OF him. and believe that he
has real ambition to make his mark in the his
tory OF the National Capital bJ inaugurating and
carrying out such public works, Improvements
and reforms as VIII operate to her permanent ad-
vantage. His general intelIigence and vile and
varied experience with public affairs also afford
ample guarantee that he will make an able and
efficient administrative officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

The differences between the iron manufacturers
and workers at ST. Louis have been satisfactorily
ADJUSTED, and oil the fOundries and furnaces there
nave resumed operations. This is an encouraging
sign, and 1t gives ground for hope that the labor
troubles In all parts OF the country may soon be
teImtna ted in an anicable manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

the patriotic example set by Chief Clerk Web
ter, OF the Treasury, in causing the national flag
70 De hoisted every day over that building is one
winch might Wen be followed by all the other de-
PAYMENTS The American flag should wave over
every government building In the land from sun
Use so sunset every day In the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

The heat OF the past few days has caused fright
ful mortality among the infants in New York city.
On Wednesday there were eighty-eight deaths Of
little children. and of that number eighty We're
under one year OF age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15
SATURDAY 1882 DOUBLE SHEET
FOR RENr-ROOMS.


TcOR RENTING Q >sTUNIcaTING FURN-
II ished rCors hrtss" 3 al modern co0yeYiences
Apply at s0o street City Hall Park. ieferences
exchanged. 1t
nor RENT-A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED
IL Suite on second floor Of private house. Also.
very desirable Room third floor (summer prices at
1229 street, nesr 18th. 1t
IHoR RENT-Two FURNISHED ROOMS on PAR
II Tor floor in private family. able Board If desired
Apply at 9l1 18th street L o Z west. iyl5-2t-
NOR RENT-JULY 6rH-UNFURNISHED, LARGE
4 com municatirg /. on the first moor. No chill
dren. References ut 10 loh street northwest. lS2
NOR RENT-FINE LARGE AIRY ROOMS. FUR
II nisfed unfura. SIT d. 1t summer price: healthy,
central and desirable in evey way best reference CAN
at once at 400 10th street northwest. tyl5St'
NOR RENT-ELtGANT APARTMENTS. SINGLE
Il SUITE at iuced rates. at 1927 Vermont
hue, near Mcpherson SO -sre southern, eastern and
western exposures; bath on two floors; shady lawn.
jyl32ws
TrOR RENT-A FURNISHED PARLOR TO A GEN.
Il tleman and wife, or two single gentlemen. Apply
at ~ street northeast yl2-6t
NOR RENT-VERY DESIRABLE FRONT AND
Il back Communicating Rooms. 9o5 Pennsylva-
mia avenue. Apply to NJ. z. RICE 1919 Pennsylvania
avenue. ty5-2w
THOR RENT-FURNIsHED ROOMS SINGLE OR
Il SUITE at reasonable rates for the summer 1900
street northwest. This houe is of the coolest in
the city, being at the intersection of 18th. Vermont
avenue and Streets and opposite Mcpherson square;
reference required. te234we
TCOR RENT-TwO wELL-FURNISHED ROOMS
IL for coiored gentlemen Call afternoon evening at
1928 II til street northwest. NJ street je14-5w'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

nor sALE-A HOUSE MAR TIE GovEBN-
= ment Printing Office line Of price 81, 500
ON easy terms Address C. B. A., Star Office tyls-st
EfoR sALE-HoUsE Ella NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE-
from Washington Circle and three from the boat house;
win sell cheap. Apply at 24sl street jyli-3t'
IroR SALE-A NEAT SEvf N-RooM BRICK, WITH
modern ipGrossnesnss on street near New . Jsr.
bargain. NJ. NJ. RoHRER. sal + st. NV. jy14-9t
EoR sALE,,THREE-SToRY BRICK HOUSE on !
iwo.sory Br,cfironi Boase on street north;
Tws-sory Brick, fronting Judiciary sqasre 600
jyl3-3t j. s. SwoRMSTEDT, 92s f street.
IcoR sALF-sUs + STREET SOUTHWEST, =
once Also e Brisk Hoass se on street between
~ and 9th streets southwest g, GOO. c. II. PARKER,
corner ~ and streets southwest. jyi3-3t
TOR RENT-oN PARK AVENUE, ABOVE EAGER
with modern conveniences, electric bells hydraulic
elevator. &c. Address J. b. CHAsTAIN. ie Hanover
street Baltimore. Md. jyl3-eolm'
EoR sALE-HoMEs AND INvEsTMENTs-Two
trsly located with good lot 3Ox9s to alley renting for
Sl4 each or IL per cent investment Price, 81, 800
Brick House Of eight rooms. and water ON street
between 9th and 10th spendd location and good in.
side alley. 18th street, near Scott Circle. Can be
had Immediately for 81 150 Other absolute bargains
ane IT'S %osa
west. i've
IlOR LONG LEASE OR sALE-A NEATLY-FUR-
IL nished House Il nine rooms: bath and cellar open
crates speaking tubes plenty Of water Call At lS45
TCOR SALE BEAUTIFUL RESIDFNCE-ELE-
CANT 3-story Brick. 1416 9th street northwest nine
rooms besides bath room: perfectly dry cellar modern
Improvements; I9 feet by 100. 81 doc cash balance
easy payments. Inquire on premises. my3l2m
FOR SALE-LOTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

1t is given out In soma quarters that there is bad
feeling In the District committee OF the House
the fact that the provision In the appropriation
bill requiring the steam railway companies to pay
for the lighting OF the streets in which their tracks
are laid was presented to the House and passed by
II without the previous approval o. the committee
As things go t Is possible that OF the gentle
men constituting that committee nay feel cause
for grievance point OF etiquette, real or
supposed, involved in the matter. or that We
know nothing. But the result secured is one with
which the public viii hot be likely to find fault
On the other hand, the principle involved In the
provision referred to is Of conspicuous proprl-
ETY. and justice and ought to have been enforced
long ago. The railway companies are rs much In
terested liz having the streets through which their
tracks properly lighted as are the citizens OF
Washington II Is a measure Of safety ana econo-
my to them, we'll as to those who these
streets for driving, riding or walking. The rail-
ways Furthermore have really more use of the
streets through which their trains than do the
people OF the city at large 1t Is only right there
fore, that they should bear the expense
OF providing that from which they reap such
large advantages. The talk about repeating the
provision which seems to be so obnoxious TO the
railway companies and their attorneys and friends
Is all boSh. Congress could not afford TO thus
reverse Its own deliberate action at the beck OF
corporation and il is not likely that the President
tlCG IL IL were ptSStu
The time has come for railways and other like Or
CARNATIONS TO share With citizens the necessary
cost of such privileges and protection as they mu-
tually enjoy. Let this be understood.
The cOlOred republicans OF Alabama are protest.
Ing vigorously against the coalition with the
greenbaci.eTS which was arranged by the white
leaders of the republican party. AT meeting Of
colored voters in Montgomery the coalition was
unsparingly denounced and resolutions endorsing
the democratic ticket and pledging the support OF
those present to it in preference to the coalition
ticket were adopted. Meetings OF similar purport
have been held at other points, and unless the re-
publican leaders can overcome this repugnance OF
the colored voters 10 greenbackism the combina-
ton ticket VIII lose a good many votes which were
thought TO be secure for it. Party conventions
have lost the power they once had over voters.
Time was, and not so long ago, either, when a
ticket nominated or endorsed by republican con-
ventioh In Alabama would have received the sup
port Of the party whether acceptable or not; but
the spirit OF independence, which Is playing smash
with the plans OF politicians generally is assert
Ing Itself among the republicans OF Alabama as
veil as among the democrats in the Carolinas,
tennessee, Mississippi and other southern states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

"UUDW ARD LOTHRUP'S
SHALL WARE DEPARTMENT.
We have always Special Bargains in this Department
such
CARDINAL AND Blue SILK ELASTIC WEB &c.
yard
OLD GOLD-ELASTIC WEB. CSC. I'd. worth 4O,. yd
DRESS SHIELDS, in all sizes and desirable styles, at
he, 1Sc., 20c., &c and 25c pair.
RICk.RACK BRAlDS, in all Numbers. at low prices.
PEARE BUTTONS, in large assortment.
ROMAN PEARL BUTTONS, in BIZ ca and White,
WHITE CANVAS BELTS. 15c each.
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
92l PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 921
jyl5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

A 7. COST! LAT COST"
We have marked down all LINEN LAWNS to Is cts
All LINEN LAWNS to 25c.. worth 371lc.
Best CANTON GINGEAMS reduced to loc
A SPLENDID line of GRENADINES Of most desirable
styles reduced to cost.
All COLORED DRESS GOODS at cost,
WHITE GOODS. Splendid stock. Low prices
HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR. Large stock. All at
reduced prices.
AL FANCY PARASOLS at cost
We are compelled to sell goods cheap to prepare for
removal TO our new store, now building for us, a few
doors west of our present location.
''ONE PRICE ONLY"
TRUNNEL & CLARK
1yl5 500 MARKET SPACE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

THE GOODS HAVE BEEN GOING LIKE SHOT
FROM A GUN. NO WONDER THIS is so, FOR
SUCH LOW PRICES WE'RE NEVER BEFORE
KNOWN IN WASHINGTON. IN MANY INSTANCES
WE HAVE NOT STOPPED TO CONSIDER THE
MANUFACTURERS COST EVEN. ON ALL LIGHT
AND DARK CASHMERE SUITS WE HAVE MADE
ATREMENDOUs REDUCTION. ELEGANT STYLES
OF MEMS. YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN,s
SUITS ARE DAILY SLAUGHTERED IN IMMENSE
QUANTITIES. YET WE CANNOT STOP TO STUDY
THIS. OUR OBJECT IS TO GET THE GOODS OUT
OF THE WAY. LINEN AND MOHAIR BUSTERS,
ALPACA, SERGE AND DRAP DE ,ETE COATS,
WHITE DUCK vEsTS-IN FACT ALL SUMMER
GoODs-HAvE BEEN CUT DOWN. WE SHALL
CONTINUE THIS GREAT SACRIFICE SALE UNTIL
OUR SUMNER STOCK is DISPOSED OF. wEsA
TO YOU: DO NOT DELAY. FOR THIS RARE op-
PORTUNITY MAY BE LOST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROP
erty, Farm three miles from Badensburg, containing
$50 acres One cleared land suitable for garden.
ing or farming purposes Wood enough to pay price
asked. 1415 street northwest. al7-6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE BEAUTIFUL AND
Il highly elevated Building Sites suburbs of Bladens-
burg lots 1925 feet for sale exchange for Wash
plat information apply to ]. R. ROGERS, Sit East
Capitol street, or JOHN STEPHEN. Blxdensburg,
Md. jy14- Inn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

FOR SALOON EASY TERMS-A HANDSOME
r. Country Seat of seven acres, within Is minutes
double house Of fifteen rooms including pantry and
celent water, fine shaded lawn fruit trees &C. Per
desiring beautiful country home are invited to
inspect the premises For information inquire at 6Sl
Pennsylvania avenue. ie2O-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-07-15

NOR RENT-TwO . NITuNIC.TING FURN-
II ished rcors hrrss~ h Ill modern conyeriences
Apply at eos street. City Hall Park. eferences
exchanged.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-07-23
4 xEMARKABxE MARRIAGE

FREDxEicx, Mo-, Jcn4 29.-Inforna-
ton caiae 10 this city yesterday evening
that p marriage license had been granted
in the District of Columbia to Emile
BCrgy and Eliza Waters, Of Ph:.adsi-
ph;a, Which caused quite ripple of ex-
citsnsent on the surface Of society here,
where botn parties are well known. NJ.
Emile Bur2y is Frenchman. aooa. 81
years old, Of good appearance and fine
education. During the past year he
has been professor Of music in the Fred
erick Female Seminary. Eliza Waters
Is bright mu!att ;, of about -, and
has been domestic in some Of the lead
ing families of town. Last winter ths
girl was employed at the seminary.
where the intimacy between the two
gave rise to a scandal. but she matter
WAS inquired into by she Trustees, and
10 foundation bsing apparent, it was
dropped, tbs professor being required
TO find lodgings outside the seminary
buildings. Eliza was dismissed. The
ti.ns TO the cad of the year was passed
and the matter had been forgotten until
rec ,lied by this Occurrences yesterday.
The principal of the seminary had used
great diligence to sift the truth Of the
scandal. and has used every means Of
precsution consistent with the facts of
the case as they were supposed 70 exist.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-07-23

an aid 70 American commercial inter.
sstA The report ess;nstss 100000
tons Of freight viii annually avail
itself Of tho Eioareguan route. which. g.
" 80 Per ton, will more than secure
the 3 per cent. ON SIS, ,1oO, 90. The Com.
nittes, in concluding the report. say:
The 0overnmea: subjects ITSELF 70 crit
icisn BY longer remaining in the
a:sitods OF obiectin2 to the opening Of
an inter oceanic nal under other ma
tionai auspices while it refuses to secure
II under its own. Ifnut doas urd n pro-
section vf this Government, the at
temp: will be made 10 accomplish il
under the open or implied protection Of
another. II the United States will no,
themselves forward the work, it will be
claimed that they canno. with justice
present themselves "A an obstacle 70 the
action of those who are ready to exc
cute il.
In tho u0use To-day.
WAsHnGToS, July 2i.-liobinson of
New Jersey, rising to question of priv
ilsge. referred to the remark by Robson
about his (Robeson's) defense. The re-
mark was uncalisd- for and ungentle-
manly. Providence had inflicted upon
him hardness Of hearing. aud he attrib-
nted it somewhat to the fact of his sit
ting 80 near to the gentleman from New
Jersey. He knew ono gentleman moro
to be pitied than himself and that wasa
certain gentleman who had fastened on
his face the charge of be;n: liar. thief
ard perjurer, and who had been the
only member who had not heard il.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-07-23
FATE OF GExI:s,

Hartiy Coieridge. man aboundin2 iu
anitbis qualities. who inherited much
OF his fathers genius. with all his faith
er's. infirmity OF purpose. could never
master his propensity tOdrink. Hs wls
scholar, gentleman, poe: aud &
drunkar1.
Edgar A. Poe-but why speak of him !:
The story of his miserable end j.
more familiar to the people even than
the melancholy refrain of tbs " Raven
Charles Lamb-tile gentle Charles. the
kind, ths tender. the beloved, could sac
riice so much for his sister. but could
not help being carried home and pot to
bed insensibiy drunk.
Douglas Jerrold il a devotee OF gin.
For many years. it is said, he has bean
impairing his life powers by habitual
excess in drink.
Byron, Burns. Steele. Hone, and host
of other names. eminent or illustrious.
might be added to the list of dtstin-
guished drunkards.
Burns, We are confident. had not died
in the prime of life, defeated, heart
broken man, his destiny all unaccom-
plishei, If he had not been addicted to
eonylval drinking. And who knows for
how mnch of ByrOn's reckless verse the
world should curse tine gin bOttls.
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Felts, fosses, creweis and zephyrs. at
Clayton Bros.
Ladies' chemise at Clayton Br5s.