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Kendall's SPAWN Cure.

n SURE REMEDY At LAST. pric e.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-03

The interviews published in THE STAR several
days ago, with members OF the Senate committee
on the improvement OF the river front, show
practical unanmity Of sentiment on the right side
of this question According to leading members
OF the committee, who have, no doubt had excel
lent opportunities for learning the views OF their
ow-CongresSmen, both houses stand ready to
vote money for the proper and permanent i'm
provement OF the river front 1t Is probably not
within the power Of Congress to do more for the
national capital In single act, than could be
compllshed by the reclamation OF the fats. These
fats are known throughout the country as the
plague-spot OF Washington. The city itself is all
that could be desired in the way Of cleanliness,
beauty and health. The people Of the District
have done their full share towards making WASH
ington what it ought to be, and it now falls upon
the general government to remove the only blem-
ish remaining-the miasma-producing flats. 1t Is
all important that the action OF Congress upon
this question should be prompt In order that the
work OF retaining the marshes should be entered
upon this spring,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-03

People who have been accustomed to pin their
faith on the Yale locks as measure OF security
against sneak thieves, etc, will be disguised to
learn that colored boOtblack OF Baltimore has
been accustomed to pick those on the post-off1ce
boxes In that city with thin strip OF iron about
two and half inches long and quarter inch
wide" This would seem to be a very simple and
inexpensive outfit for successful burglar.
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pouble-sheet ON Wednesday.

The continued encr0achment OF the extrordi-
nary spring advertising upon the reading space
of THE STAR necessitates another double-sheet
on Wednesday. On Saturday last there were 200
neso advertisements printed, being the largest
number in any one day in the thirty-one years OF
the existence of the paper The circulation OF last
Saturdays issue was 2O,3S6 Advertisers will
confer favor by sending in their orders early.
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1t Is thought to-day that the President will re-
turn the anti-ChineSe bill to Congress without his
signature, and suggesting the reduction of the
time OF exclusion from twenty years to five ten
so that the measure shall not violate the Chinese
treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-03

There is rumor that the forthcoming report o.
the Senate subcommittee on the investigation OF
the Soldiers Home, will recommend some changes
In the method OF managing that institution. One
trouble seems TO be that the Home Is to much
governed. Besides the board of commissioners,
there Is governor and a deputy governor. The
governor Is selected from among the high officers
OF the regular army, and it is argued that he
ought TO be authority enough TO manage and d.
rect the Home without the aid OF board OF COM
missioners- The pending investigation seems to
show that the board is superfuous, or that the
governor is unnecessary.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-ABOUT MAY FIRST, LARGE FUR
" nshed front room. with board, in private family
where there other boarders, by young married
couple: Price must he reasonable Address.J unius.
Star Office. a3-2t.
WANTED-BY TWO GENTLEMEN. IN PRIVATE
w family, In the northwest, two Bedrooms and front
Room for study. if possible, adjoining will breakfast
with family, if agreeable state terms which must be
moderate; references exchanged. Addres Box 43,
Smithsonian Institution. al.2t+
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE YOUNG WHITE
w Girl q situation nurse to do chamberwork.
Address 1144 23d street. between and northwest l.
WANTED by A RESPECTABLE COLORED
w man, situation coachman in private family;
understands driving taking Of horses; or place
as porter in store. Address Box 2. Star Office 1t.
WAETED-BY A YOUNG MAN. A SITUATION AS
w clerk in attorneys real estate office, or any
capacity. Has had seven years. experience in the
grocery business. Employment of object than
salary. Address Box 1874 Star Office. a1-3t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-03

Hanlan wins again, through his competitor,
Boyd, seems 70 have given him a pretty hard fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-03

1t Is estimated that the House OF Representa-
tives will consume fully one month in the discus
sion OF the tariff commission bill Meantime, the
Senate might profitably consider and pass bill to
regulate the counting OF the electoral votes, and
have 1t ready fer submission to the House when
1t shall have disposed or the tariff question The
duty OF originating important legislation seems to
devofve upon the Senate at this session. instead Of
upon the House as In the past The Chinese bill,
anti polygamy bill, tariff commission bill and
others OF less Importance, have had their origin in
the Senate.
This question OF making provision for future
electoral contests Is that is felt to be OF great
importance by the people of the country. Nobody
wants to see repetition OF the 1851 contest.
Indeed the universal desire Is to avoid another
heated, partisan dispute over questions OF that
kind; and the only way by which 1t canbe avoided
is TO enact distinct and definite law prescribing
Just how presidential elections shall be held how
the votes shall be counted, and how contests aris-
ing shall be determined.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

sh. ,sg n &C. cheap
F3 aav sAt s:.ir TRENcH PLATE SHOW WIN
B aHS eef1S At
FOR sALE1A VERY STYLISH SADDLE AND
and kind. Also combined Saddle and Driving Horse.
good locker fast rotter any one can drive him. Also
west. a3-6t.
FOE %, s p| LARGE cHoPPINe BLocSs.
EoR sALE-A FINE RIDING AND DRIVING
nue. Sesc9s ~ !s
IHoR sALE-Box BUGGY, LEATHER TOP, OF
SHANE. sai New jersey !. avenue southeast ''
f 6SE cH1cKERlNG SQUARE PIANO.
ranted in every respect win be sold for sis5 On easy
monthly payments.
al-3t 1l03 Pennsylvania avenue.
EoR sALE-CHEAP-FOUR-sE SEATED TOP PIE
Il ton large bay Horse syesrs: close RocaaTay set
any weather. Stables ssi street northwest si~2t.
EoR sALE-A 7I.-oCTAvE ROSEWOOD PIANO,
sshssp 81 ~ parties leaving City Address SHEE
EOR sALE-2O HEAD OF HORSES, JUST AR
sn Sadie At @
northwest. YATES SIMMONS. ai-6t
NOR sALE-A sACRIFICF-FLEGANT CHECKER
corners with stool and cover. for only $40 owner
San be
street. aI-6t
G HsssM raS S.. s1s
be sold Tor $50 cash.
insist 1103 Pennsylvania avenue.
nor sALE-TwO HUNDRED POUNDS OF NON
and se # il s
will be sold at q bargain. Please apply at the Star
office by mail or in person "'f'' msI ct
EOR SALE-CARRIAGEs OF ALL KINDS, AT
e e the ao De
46S and 40 G street NV. W. F. GEYER. m3l-lm'
EoR sALE-CHEAP-ONE. VERY FINE YOUNG
good, sound Work Horses. Inquire at TH0MPsoN'S
Stable. 9th and streets northwest. n29- 2w'
nor SALE-THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE
B Bnssiss Of all kinds 7: 5: scHMIDT & CO, 4sS
Pennsyivania avenue northwest m2S-3m
IlOR sALF-sPRING AND SUMMER CARRIAGES.
Agent Boston BncRSoara Side Bar i Bur
giles and other sht CARRIAGES The best in the country
Repairing promptly attended to;
m29 Repository and Factory. 4iO-il6 sth St. NV
NOR sALE-A LARGE ICEBOX, SUITABLE FOR
Butchers or Commission Merchants But little used.
Inquire at 403 Sd street northwest m24-2
Can be seen at the auction rooms Of THOMAS DoWI.
street. mS-eo30t
F.OR SALE GEs-CARRIAGES-FOR
IL bargains in new and secondhand Carriages and
Wagons of all styles and Repairing call at 62l street
northwest, before purchasing elsewhere.
ml5-lm S. j. MEEKS.
EOR SALE..CARRIAGEs WAGONS, BUGGIEs.
- variety Of New and Second Hand Carriages and
Buggies. Largest stock of Vanished Wagons in the
District. One Fine Box Wagon. One of s. n. Browns
Trade Wagons. Spring Wagons of all sizes. All of the
above at very lowest prices JAMES X. PRODIGY
Repository, 1890 32d high street. Factory 324O Pros
pect avenue West Washington f25-3m
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FOR RENT-STORES.

II niue northwest with fixtures good stand for MILL
merry and fancy goods Apply to A. A.. WILSON, Room
1. over Bank OF Washington a1-St'
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TCOR RENT-STORE y13 SEVENTH STREET
JIG northwest with stable In the rear. Inquire OF
FRANK T. BROWNING, Columbia Law Builffing 5th
street between ID and northwest. m20-Sm
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NOR RENT-A BRICK HOUSE AND THIRTY
Il Acres of Land good water: ali necessary outbud
mss suitable for dairy market purposes situated
Tnnlaw road, half mile from High street. desirable
home for persons in government employ Apply 20
CHAS. HOMILLER, AIS High street. tieorgetown.
a3-4
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

NOR RENT-213 STREET NORTHWEST, IL
L rooms 1929 9Th street northwest rooms, $33 Per
month"; Store and Stable 713 It'll street northwest $50
er month. CHARLES W. HANDY, 914 street north
est asst
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WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTED-wE HAVE SEVERAL CALLS FOR
w good Houses for rent and for good Lots for sale
Those who have Houses to rent, Lots to SELL will do
ns favor by calling. L. NJ. SAUNDERS Il BRO.
1l03 street northwest m2S-6t
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nR. +. ~. TALBOT. DEN FIST. No. A37 3TI
~ street three dpors fr1ui cotar T. Ucnti6ery 81 q
~ hrsnces Teeth inserted 81 Ter Get. Al work va
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
HUM0R OF THE DAY.

A good prophet-One hundred pei
cent.
"The simple utterance of Joy is poe
try" Fays Oscar Wilde. That settles it.
We shall allow no joy in our family. II
will be tossed into the waste-basket.-
Ne,o Haoen Register.
A fashion writer says ''raised figures
produce excellent effect. Well, that
depends if they are on check they
sometimes produce the effect of send
ing the raiser to State prison.
"The difference between marriage
and hanging" said an old bachelor, sis
that in the former a mans troubles
commence, while with the latter they
end. ."-Phitadelphfa Chronicle.
1t is said that the only obstacle in tho
way of transporting live hogs from this
country to England is the difficulty OF
feeding them on the passage. Why not
feed thom from the trough of the sea
-SomeroiIte Journal.
Said Mrs. Ragbag: "At table, while
the servants are present, Mr.. Rsgbag
and myself always talk of the large
amount everything costs MS. It gives
the neighbors such anexcellent impres
sion of our liberality." y."-BoSton Post.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
Graves i'm China.

In every direction, as far as the eve
can reach, little hillocks of earth, from
three to six feet high, are scattered
promiscuously over the country. These
being covered with grass, now dried by
the autumn and scattered as they are
over the cultivated fields, makes one
think of haycocks after e harvest of
timothy or red-top in America. They
are the tombs or graves of past genera
tions of Chinese. And, as the leading
religion or superstition of the country
is ancestral worship, these mounds are
never disturbed or plowed over, but
stand for indefinite ages. 1t would
seem to a stranger that this sentiment
over the resting place of the dead must,
to material extent, reduce the pro-
ductiveness of the land. For there seems
to be no system of cemeteries as in
other countries, but the owner Of the
field at death is buried, as have been
his ancestors before him, in his own
soil at some spot at respectful dis
tance fror the graves of his predeces-
sor. And thus these tumuli go on in
creasing in number and closeness of
proximity till it would seem to be only
q question of time when the dead will
possess all the soil and starve out the
entire nation. Letter from China.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
How Webster Looked.

Daniel Webster was born 100 years
ago on the eighteenth of January, 1852.
Nobody who once saw him ever forgot
him. OF all Americans he was prob
ably the most imposing in his appear
ance. Others have had finer, loftier
more refined, more spiritual aspect, as
there have been Americans of far higher
essential greatness. But there was a
certain grandeur in Webster's look
which was incompatible. His Olym-
plan presence gave an air of significance
and dignity to whatever he said. We
have heard him deliver the most aston.
ishing commonplace in such a way that
the audience seemed to be listening to
new revelation of great truths. He had
the instinct which assur him that the
prosperity of the Grafton is in the eve
and ear of the hearer. OF the singular
charm of his private intercourse there
are scores of published records. But
the private circle of friends seemed to
be always little oppressed by the con-
seriousness of his greatness. His man.
ners were those of what is called the old
school. His dress upon great occasions
was that Of the English wings, blue and
buff-a yellow waistcoat and a blue
dresscoat with brass buttons.-Rarpers
Weekly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
Mrs. Symington's Bargain.

All women we are told have theil
weaknesses, and Mrs. Stanhope Sym.
lnSton was china maniac, as are most
people to some degree in this aesthetic
nineteenth century Of the world. But
Mrs. Symington exceiled in the matter.
She would prowl in second. hand stores,
penetrate into the cavernous recesses of
tenement houses, drive long distances
into the country to old homesteads
where she had heard vague rumors con.
cerning "flaripg blue" sold green
glaze" butterfly yellow" and "genuine
old India wares" She would remorse-
lessly turn the choicest pieces of mod
ern bric-a-brac from her tables to make
way for spoutless tea-pots, cracked
bowls and noseless jugs. She crowded
her drawing'room with brackets, shelves
and cabinets for the accommodation of
ancient plates, which she called
"plaques," and pitchers, which she re-
christened 'tvases."
Mr.. Symington, a meek little man
with limp yellow. white hair, flat nose
and colorless eyes like dim glass mar
bles, began to tiud it no slight task to
make his way through his own house
without breakage or misfortune.
II wish there was not such O thing as
old china in the world" he lamented
upon one particular occasion, after he
had knocked a handleIess cup from
tripod draped in olive velvet.
Stanhope," reproved his wife, not
without severity, "would you retard
the progress of modern civilization?
This cup, fragile as it may seem, repre-
sents an era in decorative history"
."Well, it won't represent it much
longer" observed Mr.. Symington, as
he gathered up the fragments with
something very like ,vindictiveness in
his faded eyes.
"But, Stanhope," cried his wife.
"what are you going to do with those
pieces?"
"Throw 'em into the ash barrel, 10
course, said Mr.. Stanhope, spiritlessly.
But Mrs. Symington rescued them
from his grasp with shrek of appre-
hension.
"Are you mad, my dearY she ejacu.
lated. 81 can mend them with a little
cement and a great deal of time; and
even then l wouldn't take twenty dol
lars for this exquisite cup. And 1 have
been thinking, Stanhope-"
swell, my dear" said The luckless
iconoclast, looking dolefully at his
finger which had been cut with one of
the pieces of broken crockery, "what
have you been thinking?"
That I should like TO 20 up into
Maine next week." said the lady, in
sinuatingly. 49,
Into Maine? In midwinter Pp
echoed her amazed spouse, opening the
dim eyes very wide indeed.
-" 10 see Aunt GrizzeI," explained
Mrs. Symington-"my Aunt Grizzel
Champion, you know, at Wild River"
"HumphP remarked Mr.. Syming-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
Tic Nighf.Xind.

Once, whom the night-wind clapped its wings
And shook the window-barS and roof,
| heard the souls of battle-kings
Drive by in clashing proof
Sometimes a runic strife it kept,
OF winter nights. in sleeted trees;
Or underneath the caves ii crept-
swarm of murmuring bees.
Or, now, wild huntsmen of the air
In hollow chase their bugles blew,
While swift DER wood and hilltop baro
The shrill-voiced quarry few.
Sometimes heard of lovers flown,
Safe, under ward of storm and night,
To where, in sylvan lodge, there shone
A taper kind and bright.
These things the niGht-wind used to tell,
And still would tell, if 1 might hear;
But sorrow sleeps too sound and well
To lend dreamful ear.
Edith NJ. Thomas, IL, The Century.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
Tho Priceless Things.

Those are vulgar things we pay for. be they
stones for crowns Of kings;
While the precious and the pccrloss are IN
priced symbolic things
Common debts are scored and copoo,od
weighed and measured out for gold:
But the debts from men to ages. tboir account
is never told.
Always see, the noblest nations keep their high
est prize unknown;
U@ronea's marble lion frowned above unlet-
tered stone.
Baaklava-M Marathon andwho shall mete the
worth of these2
Shall we huckster with our lifeboats that DEFY
the leaping seas
Ah. the Greeks knew Came their yictors
honored from the sacred games,
Under arches red with roses, flushed to hear
their shouted names
Bee their native cities take them, breach the
wall to make gatel
What supreme reward is theirs who bring such
honors to their State?
In the, forum stand they proudly, take their
prizes from the priest;
Little wreaths of pine and parsley on their
naked temples pressed!
We in later days are lower? Ay! a manful
stroke is made,
And we raise purse to pay it-making manli-
ness n trade
sacrifce itself grows venal-surely Midas will
subscribe;
And the shallow souls are satisfied when worth
accepts the bribe!
But en- here, amid the markets, there are
things they dare prize:
Dollars hide their sordil faces when they meet
anointed eyes.
Lovers do not seek with jewels; flowers alone
can plead for them;
And one fragrant memory cherished is far
dearer than gem.
Statesmen steer the nation safely; artists pass
- the burning test,
And their country pays them proudly with a
ribbon at the breast.
When the soldier saves the battle, wraps the
flag around his heart,
Who shall desecrate his honor with the values
of the mart ?
From his guns Of bronze we hew a piece, and
carve it as Cross
For the gain he gave was priceless, as unpriced
would be the loss.
When the poet sings the love song, and the
song of life and death,
Making millions cease their weary toll and
wait with wondering BREATH
When he gilds the mill and mine inspires the
slave to rise and dare;
LIghte with love the l.opeie.s Carrot, tolls the
tyrant to beware;
When he steals the pang from poverty, with |
meanings new and clear,
Reconciling pain and peace, and bringing
blessed visions near;
His rewardr Nor cross nor ribbon, but all |
others high above,
They may wear their splendid symbols-he has |
earned the peoples love
John Boyle OReilly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 1882.
And Mrs. Symington answered only


by her tears.
"There, there, Bella, don't fret" said
her husband. kindly. "Let the thing
go for what IL is worth. Forget it."
"But can't help IF .fretting," sobbed
Mrs. Symington. zone thing is quite
certain, however, never will be such
q fool again. l will not spend another
cent for ceramics until I have econo-
mized enough to pay for this outrageous
swindle."
"Gently, my dear, gently" said her
husband. "Now you are going too far.
Aunt Grizzel was honest enough. You
said you wanted her china, and she sold
you her china at your own terms"
But I didn't mean this china" said
Mrs. Symington.
"How was she to know what YOU
meant?" said Mr.. Symington. "China
is china, and to me one piece is as good
as another"
And Mrs. Symington was too broken
down and spiritless even to argue the
point with him.-Bdzar.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09

TIE prisoner then turned 10 his brother, and
without the slightest trace Of excitement con-
versed for some minutes before being taken
from the courtroom.
The van in which Guitesu was taken from
the courthouse TO the Jail reached its destina-
tion without accident or incident. The prisoner
remarked, as he stepped out: "This is reg
ular Western snow storm T; it reminds me OF
Chicago"
He was taken at once to his cell, and guard
was placed over him. This precaution is
always observed in the case of prisoners under
sentence of death, aud will be rigidly adhered
to in Guiteau's case, both by night and day.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09

"Well, my son." said father to his
eighty year.old boy the other day, "what
have you done that may be set down
as good deed2" "Gave a poor boy
five cents" replied the hopeful. "Oh,
oil that was charity, and charity is
always right. He was an orphan, was
he? 81 didn't stop to ask" replied
the boy. 81 gave him the money for
Licking, boy who upset my dinner
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-09

Fight against hasty temper. Anger
will come, but resist it stoutIy. A spark
may set a house on fire. A fit of pas.
sion may give you cause to mourn all
the days of your life. Never revenge an
iaiury.