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Everybody bews-nobody mods, and touching
OF the hat Is unknown You bow to everyone
you may have met when calling on a friend, for
callers meeting are introduced. You give an
order to a gardener or workman. and he takes
off his hat with bow which would not bring
discredt on duke. Everyone bows on pass
Ing house where they visit. l often used to
amuse myself by watching behind a curtain to
see every second man take off his hat to the
window it being quite immaterial whether any
oil the family are visible or not; and every
second lady make polite bend of the whole
body, not a mere inclination of the head as our
ladies do Everybody bows. Menfake off their
hats TO each other; tradesmen do the same to
all taeir customers. A well known lady ia
bowed TO by all her fathers husbands or
brother friends. and any gentleman knowing n
lady Is staying at house where he visits will
bow to her.
even had q bowling acquaintance with a
Tutlent whom i never met and did not know
from Adam. l could not imagine what made
The bog bow so profoundly, until got some one to
ask II he knew me- found had once met his
father somewhere, and that was the-shall say
eXcuse5 i should If he had been English. Well.
after an absence of three years. returned to
the town where he lived. and there he was.
grown into man, bowling still. For some
months we had quite lively bowinp aconairt.
ance, and there il ended as aforetime must.
however, include compliments with bowling
IN the Dutch idea Of polteness. Every parcel Is
sent home with the sender's compliments. and /
oIce heard this message delivered at the door
Ofa house where was calling: MY Compli-
E1ei,is TO the Iae5Tolso and las she any dust!'
b mss the dustman!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-25

he saying "as rich as a Jew" Is complained
OF BY the Jt,oish Messenger as misleading at
present, even if 1t ever had any justi6eat ion
The wealth OF the Jews oiisew York is greatly
everestimGtsa, according to this auth GRITTY. Cor
the vast majofity are in Es&arate circuit
stances. . few emily are m iiioaaires. and many
Thousand are actually dependent on tie charity
& their rsore fortunate e-e.;,r,sa
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e Advance.
How he turns and twists,
And how he persists
In rafting his heels;
How uneasy he feels,
Our Wide-aWake boy in church,
First. he brushes quite fat
A fine lady'S hat,
Bowed low in devotion,
by quick backward motion,
This restless small boy in church!
Then, earnest and still,
He attends with a VIII,
While the story IS told
or some OIL hero bold;
Our dear, thoughtful boy in churchi
But our glad surprise
At his thoughtful eyes
1s turned to .despai
Il, he WITCHES the hair
or his little sister in church.
Still, each nauglitvtrick files
At a look from the eyes
or his m0thcr 50 dear,
Who thinks best to sit near
Her miSchteVouS boy in church.
Another trick cOmes2
Yes. His fingers he drums,
Or HE kerch!ef is spread
All over his head,
And still we take him to church,
He's Troublesome? Yes,
That I'm bound to confess;
But God made the BOYS.
With their fun and their noise,
And He surely wants them in church,
Such children, you know,
Long, long years ago
Did not trouble the Lord,
Though disciples were bored;
SO Well keep them near Him in church
MRS. j. II. BRAND,
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The Mississippi River.

From the Cincinnati Gazette.
The present flooding Of the Mississippi flats
will be used as reason to precipitate Congress
into great appropriation to build levees, al
though the flood demonstrates the impotence of
the levee system, and its opposition to all nat
ural laws, resulting in it's own destruction. The
Mississippi is not the father of waters by it's
magnitude alone; it is the father of congeries
of parallel rivers, which assist to carry off its
floods. Along the valley, from Cairo to the gulf
are parallel streams called creeks lakes bayous
and rivers, all Of the same general character.
but differing in magnitude. whose heads connect
with the river. and which, after q tortuous
course, running to hundreds of miles, debouch
again into the Mississippi. where they are coun-
terbalanced by other branches or outlets run
ming to the river again hundreds Of miles below
or to the gulf.
Thus the most Of the branches of the Missis-
sppi below Cairo are branches from the river as
Wei as to it. On the west side, below the Ar
kansas river, Il number of great branches de-
bOuch into Red river, and from that great
branches reach the gulf, Independent of the Mis-
ssSippi. The effect of this is that the Mssssipni
at New Orleans is much less than hundreds OF
miles above. These branches are auxiharies to
the main river In carrying OFT the food. What
shall be done with these in any levee system?
Either they must all be leveed. or their head
connections with the river must be cut Off thus
diminishing the waterway for floods, and making
more impossible the combining of the main river
The present overflow, instead Of reason Tor
precipitating the nation into q bound!es leyee
scheme, is reason for considering the failure of
that system and the laws of nature which will
certainly make it defeat ITSELF no matter how
much is spent ON it.
1t is very doubtful If the entire public revenue
would suffice to bound in the Mississippi by le-
wees, according to any previous or proposed
plan. And all experience teaches that when
such rivers are bound in by raising their banks,
their deposit raises the bottom In the same de-
gree, so that even ii the levees held the river
for time, they would certainly make the con-
ditiOns which would eventually destroy them,
and make the matter worse. On the ether hand.
the river has found relief in a natural wav by
its system of outlets which seems to point the
way for the auxiliary work.
Besides, it is observed that these outlets have
the effect to cause the river to scour out and
deepen the centralchannel, and thus to lower
the bottom and improve the navigation. Would
it not be more rational course to try the effect
Of widening these Old outlets, and opening
those that have been 'eaosed, and OF making new
in such parts of the lower river as admit of
| short cuts to the guilt, before plunging into q
scheme which, so far as it has been tried has
failed; which is In opposition to the natural
forces of the rivers and which, If all it's length
and breadth be considered, comprehends a cost
that might stagger the richest Kingdom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-25

GEORGE e. WARIN8, 1JR, the sanitary ngi-
neer. objects to the acceptance of some of Dr.
HamiltOn's statements respecting modern
conveniences in dwellings. He claims that it is
entirely within the power of modern art to
maintain in any part OF house all the conven-
fences now existing without injury to the In
mates. It Is only question of proper arrange
ment simplicity, perfect workl3ansbip. perfect
material, perfect local ventilation and provision
against any possible bad effect from unusual
neglect.
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Alter the snelis are dyed, they can be decOra-
ted In various ways: q wreath of flowers around
the top, q landscape. q spray of flowers on each
SIDE, or small flowers or stars powdered over
the sheH; the stars look best done in gold paint
quotation, "Sweets to the sweet" or In that
style, around the upper edge looks well, as does
spray OF flowers on one side, with the initials
of the person for whom 1t is intended ON the
other.
After the shells are decorated make az many
rings of cardboard as there are Shells To
make the rings, cut strips of cardboard a
quarter OF an inch wide and long enough to
make the ring fit easily inside the top Of the
shell. Make the strips into rings by gluing the
edges, which should lap half an inch, with mu-
cilage. made by dissoiving gum-arabic r..e kind
that comes In Jumps, in water. 1t must be so
thick that 1t is guinny, and can only be spread
by rubbing it on with the finger or q palette
knife.
OF soft thin lining silk make little bags, half
an inch deeper than the shell, and little wider
than the circumference of the top. Sew them
up at the side, and paste the top edge around
the ring, making few pleats in the silk After
1t Is dry, draw the bag over and down through
the ring, then gather it across the bottom.
drawing 1t into bunch, and fastcn. The
seams and ring are now on the side that rs to
go newt the shell. Fringe strip of silk haK an
inch wide to half It's depth have It long enough
to pleat quite full around the ring, and glue it
On the side which Is to go next to the she'll,
using mucilage enough to make it firm, but not
euousn W ies any get ou the HSnt sac Glue
narrow ribbon at opposite sides of the shells the
ribbon may be long enough to tie in a bow at
the top, or only long loop across. Now put
tile lining in place by fitting the ring, well COW
cred with mucilage, inside the sheh. The top
ofthc ring should be even with the top of the
shell. and the fringe stand up above. When
dry, these pretty little baskets are ready to be
hled with confectionery. Tiny candy eggs are
the most appropriate, but II goose-egg shell is
used. as should be ifpossible, French novelties
can be put In the bottom, ard few eggs COW
cred over the top. After they have been emp
tied OF the candy. they make lovely triie boxes,
ard ring or other jewelry holders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-25

AT TORONTO, ONT, Charles Thompson Weanes-
dey night In play pointed a loaded musket with a
marble In IL, ct a companion named Jas Ross.
aged Ii, and pulled the trigger. The marble en-
tired TIE iatter's lung, killing him instantly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-25

TUHN r. KELLT,
BEEF, LAMB, VEAL. MUTTON, &C. CORyFp REEF
A SPECIALITY.
Stalls e2S 629 and CSC Center Market 9t street WING
and 206 and COS Northern Liberty Market; or AddreG
Box n, City Post Office.
Marketing delivered free Of charge 10 al parts Of ts
city. mar2l
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1857 Prizes, amounting to..............S Ilo 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at s points,
TO whom liberal compensation viii be paad.
For further infOrnA6on write clearly, giving fun adj
dress Send ordcs by Express Registered Letter. or
Money Order by mali. addressed ONLY to
n. A. DAUPHIN.
NEW 0RLEANS. LOUISIANA.
The New York ONCE is removed TO Chicago.
prompt attontion.
{ae( thai che entire aHnzbcr u the o<a
Drasg0 q sod efsd c0Asc0esettg az tie Efss $50
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Taking the Oath.

Masnuch as the Bradlaugh oath question is
again before the English house OF commons, the
form OF oath customary'in taking office in the
principal civilized countries of the world NAV be
Interesting. Here is pretty full list
Bayariaf-l swear. So help me God and
His Holy Gospel.
Denmark promise and swear So helm me
God and His Holy Word.
Greece swear in the name of the Holy and
Consubstantial and Indivisible Trinity.
Hesse-Darmstadt--I swear. So help me
God.
saxe-Coburg and Baden-I swear. So help
me God.
Holland-I swear. So help me God
PORTUGAL swear on the Holy Gospels.
Prussia swear by God the Almighty and
Omniscient. 49,. So help me God.
Sax0ny-I swear by Almighty God.
Eervia-1 swear by one God and with all that
is according to law most sacred and in this world
dearest SO help me God in this and that
spain-After swearing the deputy on the Cos
pei, the president says, Then may God repay
you; but If you fail may He claim it from YOU
Sweden and Norway president or vice
president only swear before God and His Holy
Gospel. Il will be faithful to this oath as
sure as God shall save my body and soul
Switzerland-In the presence of Almighty
GOd swear. So help me God.
United states-l do solemnfy swear. -. 80
help me God.
In Bavaria nom Christians omit the reference
to the Gospel. In Holland and the United
States affirmation is optional. In Prussia and
in Switzerland affirmation is permitted to those
who object on religious grounds to the OATH In
Austria promise is in every case substituted
for an oath. In Belgium and Italy the adjura-
ton Is used without any theistic reference and in
France and ROumania, the German reichstag,
and for deputies in Sweden and Norway neither
oath nor affirmation is demanded
PuerPeral Fever Conveyed by a Nurse.
From the Sanitary Engineer.
The danger that midwife may carry conta-
gious disease from one bedside to another was
the subject recently of some remarks by pnysi-
clan to the Cleveland board of health. He stated
that recently, in his own practice, a German
wife had conveyed puerperal fever to three
patients, all Of whom had died. The physician
had cautioned the woman when she was attend
ing the original case Of the fever, telling her
that she might be the means of conveying it to
others, but his words were disregarded and
three lives, as he believed, sacrificed I'm conse-
quence. The board of health were sufficiently
impressed by the statement to instruct the
health officer to cause her arrest under q law
governing the conveyance Of contagious dis
eases.
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RENSoN'S


CAPCINE POROUS PLASTER
THE BEST KNOWN REMEDY FOR
BACKACIIE OR LAME BACK.
RHEUMATISM OR LAME JOINTS.
CRAMPS OR sPRAINS.
NEURALGIA OR KIDNEY DISEASES.
LUMBAGo. SEVERE ACHES OR PAINS.
FEMALE WEAKNESS.
Arc Superior to All Other Pastors.
Are Superior to Pads.
Arc Superior to Iiniments.
Arc Superior to Ointnents or Sslves.
Are Superior to Electricity OF Gaivanism.
They Act Immediately.
They Strengthen
They SOothe.
They Relieve Pain at Once.
They Positively Cure.
CAUHON.-Benson'e Cepcine Porous piasters have
been initiated. Do not allow druggist to palm OF
some ether plaster having . similar sounding name
Sec Tat the word is spelled C-A-P-C-IN-E Price Is
cents.
sEABURY 4 JOHNSON,
d31 Manufacturing Chemists New York
A SURE REMEDY AT LAST. PRICE IS CENTS
i1Ml.ADS Medclted Corn ana Danion Plaster. d3l
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC,

NAE RHEA-LoTTA GOES TO EUROPE-BoUCI-
cAULr AND PATTI LEAvE-ASNA DICKINSON AS
HAMLET. ETC.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
He Was i'm Training.

Derrick Dodd.
michael strogoff," said Judge Rix, the
other morning, as coatless man stepped
into the dock. "Humn-seems as though
I've heard that name somewhere-you
were arrested for vagrancy, believe" ?"
"Its all put-up job, your honor" said
the prisoner. ~ am taxpayer and q
bondholder. spent all of last week cut
ting off coupons at the Safe Deposit Com
pany."
'Do you mean to deny that you were not
found at 3 a. m. sitting on doorstep in
your shirtsleeves, with your teeth chatter
ing with the cold ?r said the court.
mo, your honor-and l glory in the
fact"
"Eh You-explain yourself, prisoner"
why, its very simple. May it please
the court, intended to join the next ex-
pedition in search of the Jeanette, and /
was merely practicing to get used to the
exposure by degrees"
"The prisoner is discharged" said his
honor, after solemn pause, and as the
future explorer walked blandly out the
awestrnck clerk was heard to mutter:
Remarkable man that-what an orna-
ment TO the Bar he'd make"
Pittsburg shipped s,9ss,000 bushels of
coal in one day recently.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
Certainly They Are.

To the Editor of The .Euening Critic:
With due respect for your able paper ad-
vocating the cause of the United States
Treasury watchmen, allow me to ask: Are
not Treasury employees appointed as labor
ers equally entitled to their restoration Of
salary? Many of them perform duties en-
titling them to the same pay as watchmen
and messengers. SUBSCRIBER.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

parties above alluded TO until they lure
raised to the condition of fine arts, and It
was through the exercise of these arts TINT
the late Thomas L. succeeded in securing
the clean bill of health which allowed him
to resume business at the old stand.
The full particulars Of how the late
Thomas L. succeeded in procuring his GER
tifcate are in our possession and will be
given to the public in due time.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

TEE LATE THOMAS l.. JAMES resembles,
in more than one particular, the inmates
Of the Magdalen Hospital, in Paris This
hospital was erected and is reserved for the
role use Of the diseased members of the
class indicated by the name. Once con-
elgned to the hospital, aclean bill Of health
or certificate from the surgeon, is required
before any inmate can return to the prae-
fice of her avocati0n.
Desiring t) return to his ayocation, the
late Thomas /. sought certificate Of
rleanness, aud by downright lying and du-
2licity obtained it. Like the Magdalen
returning to the streets, tho late Thomas
T.. was returning, aud each alike could
only secure customers upon the belief Of
"Sleanness"
Lying and deeeit are practieed by all the
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
PERSONAL.

n IyTTERs WRITTEN ON ANY SUBJECT,
MS revised, briefs drawn, collections made,
pensions attorney for land warrants and patents.
Speeches and lectures prepared al shortest notice.
All business confidential. Mlto. nj. A. lACH-
NAN. 6l8 18th street n. W.. aez
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under the head of"situations
Vented" and +" Help Wanted wiu hereafter
be inserted in The EVENING CRITIC three
times FREE. We inuite our friends cishing
situations or help 10 avait themselves Of this
offer. Ansrcrs directed IN care Of CRITIC
Office wiu receive careful attention. business
advertisements three lines three times for % cts.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

INOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-AT A GREAT
IL bargain, 500 acres ten miles from Washing
ton city with good dwelling of rooms; also, four
tenant houses, in splendid repair; abundance of
fruits of all kinds; wel-watered and well-fenced;
would make a very fine stock farm; will sell or
exchange for property in this city or Virginia,
suitable for summer bOarders VIM. II. MAIN q
BROS. cor. Penna. ave. and Sd SITS. oc22
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

THOR BALE-A BEAUTIFUL HESIDENCE
IL for q gentleman of leisure, merchant or clerk
In any of the Government departments, desiring to
own rural home where property is yearly en-
o splendid road. Thisproperty is elevated on rich
rolling land, watered by springs and running
streams and commanding fine view of the city
and surrounding country, and within less than one
mile from the Metropolitan Branch and Baltimore
one beautiful mansion Of II rooms (exclusive Of
the basement), surrounded by choice fruits Of va
the mansion and in the house. For further inf0r-
nation apply to w. II. Main a Bros, st. Charles
nne northwest. iyl2tf
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

UTANTED-BY YOUTH, IN THE SEW
W. enteenth year of his age, PLACE in 2 store
can give best of city references. Please address
J. q. s.. City Post-offce. 1928
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

"ANTED--BY A LADY WITH FIRST
w class testimonials and ten years experience
in teaching, desires position in school or fam
lily; can teach music. French and English.
would do copying. Address A, Critic office. I2f
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

VXTANTED- EMBROIDERY ON LADIES'
w or chilrden's suits in silk, flannel or velvet,
also stockings infants cloaks shawls or blankets
sacques and leggins knit; terms moderate. Mrs.
Henry. 1875 Eighth s. n. W. j23
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

"ANTED--BY YOUTH OF EIGHTEEN,
w n situation in an attorneys Office; expert
ence of two years at pat ent business; work prim-
ary object; good recommendation from last en-
ployer. Address g. e. s., care East Capitol Sta
lion, city, i2i
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
ros SAFE avn esgr.

:
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
HI or
THos e. wAGGAMAN. $40 Seventh street.
(Changesmade Wednesdays and saturdays).
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

NTANTED-IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, A
w competent white woman TO cook and as
northwest. 1885,
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

"ANTED-A MIDDLE-AGED LADY,
wv would like position as house-keeeper for
gentleman; fully understands household dutes
any position of trust, can make herself very use
full in a small family; salary not much an OBJ
lect as pleasant home; good references. Address
Mrs. r., Critic office. jan2l
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

A STENOGRAPHER DESIRES TO CON-
"A meet himself with some Senator, Member
OF Judge as private secretary; has had experience;
Office. j24
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

UTANTED-A GOOD, STEADY GIRL TODO
w general housework; to right person good
home Call at sos New Hampshire avenue, near
Twenty-fourth street, between and the a venue.
i13
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LOST AND FOUND.

EouND ON THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 10,
AZ hrowu spotted setter. The owner can have
him by calling at this Oillce, vi
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

Pittsburg shipped s,oss.oOO bushels of
coal in one day recently.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

UTANTED-BY LADY, A GOVERNMENT
w position; will pay half of first months
salary and twenty-five per cent long as
tanned. Address Hope. Critic Office. i2i
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

WTANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN FROM
w the country. age 10. position compost
tor. Address Printer, Upper Marlboro, Prince
George County. Nd. ia
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

w ANTED-A WHITE GIRL IN SMALL
wv family; she would be treated as a compan-
ences required. Address for three days Home,
care of Critic office. j23
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

UTANTED-BY A YoUNGLADY. COPYING
]. p. Critic Office j2l
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
WANTED---HELP.

wv TANTED-A GIRL TO COOK, WASH AND
W. iron; references required. Apply at 1877 GO.
lumbia street. j2f
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

VNANTED-COPYING TO DO AT HOME
w by one who has had more than six years
experience; can write either fine or coarse hand;
will work on very reasonable terms. Please ad-
dress Miss L., Critic office. i2t
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

WTANTED--A. SETTLED WHITE WOMAN
w to sew and do light chamberwork; good
references required. Apply s2i Thirteenth street
northwest. i1i-3t
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

Headquarters for
GILT q SILVER TRIMMINGS
HE0ALIAS AND BAD0E8
Made to1rdar
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

UTANTED-AT THE AMERICAN HOUSE,
w corner Seventh street and Pa. ave, n first
class restaurant man. 100
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

w NANTED--PROTESTAN Mt GERMAN GIRL
wv as nurse; constant attendance is required,
for which good wages and home will be given.
Apply at Cutter House. No. 222 Third street north
west. jan2i3t*
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
WARTED---SITUATI0HS.

UTANTED SITUATION AS HOUSE,
wv keeper; best of references given. Address
NJ d., this Office. i2f
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w ANTED : A. COOK, WASHER AND
w ironer; uone:but with reference need APP
ply. No, 73O Seventh street n. W. j2f
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

Wy NC TO DO AT HOME,
wv can write either fine or coarse hand. Ad-
dress Miss l.. Critic Office. j21
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

w ANTED-Two BOYS TO DELIVER
w evening" paper; must understand streets
and numbers; First Ward boys preferred Call at
Critic Office nj o'clork i2l
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

pocket. Work, !" thnFB the wOrd.' IT my busi-
ness does not show success, don't invest
Mr.. Danforth is at his desk from 10 to n. M;
assures you of courteous attention. Plain state
ments backed by sales and good will of all who
purchase. can use 100 good men, who have
from s200to 1900 In cash to INVEST IN GOODS, to
take charge OF Branch Agencies in different
States. Come and see me, or send for circulars,
DANFORTH. 0i1 d st. n. W., Daily Post Bailding,
Washington, ID. G. ia
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24

VNANTED-A SETTLED WOMAN WHO
W. desires good home, and is willing to as
sist In the work of small family Ono ironing or
washing), can find place by applying at 1869
High street. Georgetown, over harness store. j2D
The Evening critic., 1882-01-24
FOR SALE.

INOR SALE.-ONE SQUARE PIANO OF
Il standard make; rich mahogany case and in
perfect order musically; will be sold for SIS ON
easy monthly payments Of $40 down and IS per
month. +. q. SMITH, 1103 Pennsylvania avenue.
iaI1-a