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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-20

he members and friends of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association cordially invited to be present at
the Anniversary Of the Association, at the
First Baptist Chul ch 18th street. FRIDAY EVENING,
December 21st at O'Clock: senator A. r. CoQuitt Of
GeorHla. and Hon Frederick A. johnson, Of New York
vii! speak The instr umental music wiz be furnished
ey the T. NJ C. A. orchestra, Prot Bernays, direc
tor Vocal music lead by Mr. Frank Wilson. Mr.. W A
Widuey Will give vocal solo, and Prof. Brnays violin
solo It'll II A uARUIN(i Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-20

r~ WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. H. 1883.
NS MR. NJ. 7. BEIDwh Ii
Dear Sr: In compliance with your request beg to
say that YOU wei. others. have been bottng, and
stIll are bosg, beer aud ut liberty to sell it
to auy one and every one.
Yours. truly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
Like Hot Cakes"

The above is an old-time express
sion, and is nearly as "old as the
hills" but yet it Is occasionally
brought into good use, and placed in
position where it counts and adds
great weight to the words accom-
panying it. This is true in the fol-
lowing testimonial sent to DIR. S. B.
Hartman & Co., by Messrs. Parret &
Son, druggists, of Greenfield, Ohio,
who says:
"Send us some more advertising
matter. Your medicine is selling like
hot cakes. Send us a good supply,
for we need it badly"
Those men know when they handle
a good thing. Judging from the
above, PERUNA must be in good de-
mand in that county. Being COM
posed purely of vegetable ingredients,
druggists feel safe in recommending
it to their friends. Send for the
pamphlet on the "Ills Of Life"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
NUMBER 26.
How to Get Rid of Rats.

Inc plague which rats are in MANY
places renders iustifabIe almost any
means OF getting rid ofthem. A cor
respondent who has had practical ex-
perlence, writes to a contemporary
stating that caustic soda is the best
ana speedIest means of getting rid of
them. Cream caustic soda, seventy
degrees in strength, COSTS" he says,
nine pounds per ton, but it can be
purchased in tin kegs from any dry
saiter at about ten shillings per hun
uredweight. 1t is in solid state,
ana can be easily broken up in small
pieces large enough to push into a
rat-noie' l proceed to use it thus
MELT some in an iron or stoneware
vessel. and pour it into the holes, so
mat the ground around may be satu-
rateo with it; then Jam one or two
pieces into the holes, so that the rats
may not undermine and scratch them
away. When the rats come to the
mouth OF the hole and smell the soda,
'hey VIII begin to scratch under to
remove it; but the fluid soda has wet
the SOIL or stones around, and their
ieet Will get bIistered. and they can
not remove the solid pieces. Expos
ure 10 the air keeps the surface of the
soda always wet but long before the
pieces are entirely melted away the
rats will have forsaken that hole. AS
to dogs or poultry suffering by its
use, care should be taken to keep
them from touching it. Where the
ground is undermined by series of
holes, would insert pieces of wood
covered with soda into the holes,
and slowly pour a quantity of melted
soda on the ground around, giving
time for it to dry in. Rats are ex-
ceeding ly cunning and if they find
themselves constantly liable to get
themselves severely burned when
running about their favorite haunts
they will entirely forsake the prem
ises. AS to handling caustic soda,
1t should not be touched with
the ungloved hand, and care should
be used in breaking it not to let it
spark on the face or eyes and think
with these instructions and a little
perseverance, the man must be care
less who cannot free his house or
| buildings from rats Chambers Jour-
nal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

The complicated diseases brought
on by intense study, thought, care,
anxiety, etc., are often of the most
serious nature. Heed such symp-
toms as loss of memory. universal
lassitude, heart disease, kidney COM
plants, liver troubles and a general
breaking down of health and strength.
When thus afflicted, when the least
exertion causes great fatigue, when
life seems burden, use the reliable
strengthening tonic, Browns Iron
Bitter's. 1t will afford you sure re-
lief.
Mrs. C.Gordon, "a Stricken St., Bal.
timore, Md, says: 81 used Browns
Iron Bitters for general debility and
now feel like a different person."
Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, 1876 Con-
way street, Baltimore, Nd. says
"My daughter and myself have been
cured of dyspepsia by using Browns
Iron Bitters."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

One good reason why we should
have postal telegraph in this country
is, that government oflice-holders do
not as a rule go on.a strike, quit work
and have Others fill their places. No
indeed! With postal telegraphs each
operator would be government en-
ployee and right there would all pos
sibility of strikes end, only when
some patriot made brave strike for
his country and an Office.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

The following is, in effect, the
drunkard's will: 1 leave to society a
ruined character, a wretched example
and memory that will soon rot.
L leave to my parents. during the
rest of their lives, as much sorrow as
humanity in feeble and declining
state can sustain.
L leave to my brothers and sisters
as much modification and injury as
could bring on them.
I leave to my wife broken heart,
life of wretchedness and shame, to
weep over my premature death.
1 give and bequeath to each of my
children poverty, ignorance and low
character, and the remembrance that
their father was a monster.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

The unanimity of the Republicans
in Massachusetts, their set purpose
and untiring efforts are producing a
good effect in that State, and the But
lerites are plainly getting shy. A
few months ago they apparently had
things their own way, and spoke
openly of beginning the campaign
early and making it hot one. Now,
however they have twice postponed
making date for the State Conyen-
ton, and they cannot even unite on
a meeting place. Itlooks very much
as if Butler would not be able to sum-
mon even a corporal's guard when
the real fight begins.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
No Grease for Him.

"When Greece her knees-Greece
her knees-Greece her knees" stam-
mered an embarrassed school-boy, for
getting the next line of his recitation,
"There is no occasion to grease any,
body's knees" shouted his teacher.
"Go and study your piece" Neither
is there occasion to grease your hair.
Parker's Hair Balsam is all the dress
ing you want. Restores the original
gloss and color to gray or faded hair.
Does not soil the linen; not dye
good for the scalp; prevents falling
out.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
Romance OF the Golden Ledge.

A story about which there is a fas.
clnation which it is impossible to
resist when you hear men tell it is
that of the "Home of Gold" Some.
where in Southwestern New Mex.
leo. in the Sierra Madre, it is said
there is q wonderful valley. Small
lnclosed in high rocky walls and ac-
cessible only by a secret passage,
which is known to but few, is this
extraordinary place. 1t is about ten
acres in extent, has running through
1t stream, which waters it thor
oughly and makes it perfect para
disc, with its exquisite flowers and
beautiful trees. In it are thousands
OF birds of the most beautiful plum
age. Running across it is ledge of
pure gold about thirty feet wide,
which glistens in the sunlight like
great golden belt. The stream
crosses this ledge and, as it runs,
murmurs around blocks of yellow
metal as other streams do around
pebbles. The ledge of gold is sup.
posed to be solid gold and to run
down into the centre of the earth.
The legend is of Indian origin and
around it clusters a number of In
dian stories, in which the name of
the ilI-fated Montezuma occurs fire.
quently. The descendants of Aztecs
believe firmly that the day will
come when Montezuman will return
and free them from the dominion
of the descendants of the Conques-
todores. They believe that the mon
ey necessary for this work will be
taken from the Madread'Ore. The
secret to the entrance into the val.
ley is carefully guarded by a tribe
of Indians living near it, and among
them it is only communicated to the
oldest men, amid the solemn ceremo.
MES of the medicine lodge. Having
such story to work upon there is
little wonder that the vivid imagina-
tion of the Mexicans should have
built upon it tales of who haye found
this wonderful place. One is that a
certain Jose Alvaraz, while wonder
ing through the mountains in search
of game, saw the valley from the top
of the wall. Finding that he could
not hope to enter by climbing down,
he took up his abode with the Indians
who guard the canyon leading into
it. The daughter of the chief fell in
love with him and betrayed the secret
to him. Exactly how she found il
out they do not tell. Having been
shown the entrance, Jose went in
and would possibly have gotten away
with some of the gold had he not
weighed himself down to such an ex-
tent that he could not get up the de-
clivity at the lower end of the pas
sage. He was discovered and the In
dians sacrificed him on the golden
ledge with all the terrible ceremonies
of the old Aztec religion, She, in
despair at losing him, threw herself
from the high walls into the valley
below. Hundreds of prospectors
have spent months of toll trying to
find the Madread'Ore, but it is
scarcely necessary to say without re-
sult.-Las Cruces Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
A Mothers Love.

A Mothers Love! What potent
thing it is! 1t will melt the heart of
the most hardened criminal when no
other influence would be effectual.
No one but mother knows its full
meaning, but every one can appre-
ciate it if they will. It is known,
though, that it means sleepless nights,
care, Inconvenience, and, if necessary,
want, hardship and death. But the
subject has been too eloquently treat
ed by the sweetest poets and the
ablest writers to furnish an essay for
these columns. Too many practical
illustrations occur in every day life
for it to be dwelt upon, so that it is
unnecessary to speak of the subject
further in order to make the reader
understand the full meaning of what
is to follow.
Mrs. Henry Schualen, of Ashland,
KY, writes that her daughter has
been cured of deafness which resulted
from chronic catarrh. She tells how
she had lost all hope of her daughter
(her ideal) being cured, and how over
joyed she is at the result. After try
ing many remedies she says Peruna
brought cure and that the daugh.
ter's hearing is restored. She con-
cludes by speaking in the most fiat
tering terms of Peruna, and then
describes in the most lovely manner
the happiness it has brought her, and
reviews the distress she experienced
while her daughter was afflicted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

MN m business now before the public. You
UkVVs can make money faster at work for
ITEM L us than at anything else. Capital
UuU i not needed. We will start you Sl2
a day and upwards made at home by the in
dustrOus. Men, women, boys and girls want,
ed everywhere to work for us. Now is the
time. You can work in spare time only or
give your whole time to the business. You
can live at home and do the work. No other
business will pay you nearly as well. Noone
can fail to make enormous pay by engaging
at once Costly Outti and terms free. Money
made fast, easily, and honorably. Address
TRUE& Co., Augusta, Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
FOR SALE.

A good farm, containing 1856 acres ofland
near the Red House. in Preston county, w.
Va, Well adapted for cattle raising. The
are: Dwelling house, barn
and other out-buildlngs, and two good Orch
ards in bearing. Well watered. Title good.
Price, cash, $4,000. For particulars apply to
JAS. A. HAYDEN,
Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

Fifty acres of land, with cottages, barn 20
feet long, dairy ana spring of the finest water,
carriage house, &c.
MRS. E. A. KILBOURN,
7l43 Oakland, Garrett county Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

Perfectly clean and harmless in its
cure of Corns and Bunions, is Schroe-
der's Corn Solvent. Is cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

90 1A week made at home by the In
W. dustrious. Best business now be-
AN N ~ fore the public. Capital not need
~ n 4m ed. We will start you. Men,
women, boys and girls wanted everywhere to
work for us. Now is the time. You can work
in spare time, or give your whole time to the
business. No other business will pay you
nearly as well. No one can fail to make enor-
nous pay, by engaging at once. Costly outfit
and terms free. Money made fast easily, and
honorably. Address TRUE, & Co., Augusta
Maine. 2Y ly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25

wHVE lookout for chances to in
IN crease their irearningS, and in
w ~ In time become wealthy; those
who do not improve their opportunities re-
main in poverty. We offer great chance to
make money. We want many Ten, women,
boys and girls to work for us right in their
own localities. Any one can do the work prop
erly from the first start. The business will
pay more than ten times ordinary wages.
Expensive outfit furnished free. No one who
engages fails to make money rapidly. You
can devote your whole time to the work, or
only your spare moments. Full information
and all thatis needed sent free. Address STIN-
SON Il Co., Portland, Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
PAYENY

F. A. Lehman, Solicitor of American and
Foreign Patents, Washington, ID. C. All bus
mess connected with Patents, whether before
the patent Office or the Courts, promptly at
tended to. No charge made unless patent
Is secur cd Send for circular If
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
FORTRESS MONROE
MOUNT VERNON

Is but few hours ride on the historic Poto-
mac from Washington. splendid Steamers
leaving every morning and returning during
the afternoon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-08-25
LURAY CAVERNS,

The most famous of all the subterranean won-
ders of the country, are readily within days
time from Washington or Baltimore. Special
fast Excursion Trains, making the round trip,
with four hours at the caverns, which are now
lighted throughout by Electricity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
1.-The New Democracy

As specimen of the Vindicator's New
Democracy, I'VE refer to the officers chosen
by the Legislature, which met on Wednes-
day last. Inthe Senate, Senator Hunt, Of
Danyille. the opponent of Col. Sims, and
an old member, was chosen Speaker pre-
TEN. Br. J. d. Pendleton, an old incum
: bent under Bourbon administration, was
chosen clerk. In the House, Judge Stew
art, of Alexandria, was elected Speaker.
J. Bell Bigger, the old clerk under Bour-
bon rule, was elected clerk. Maj. J. G.
Hill. the former officer in that position
was made sergeant-at-arms, and Arthur
Sullivan, who formerly filled the place
DoOrkeeper.
These are doubtless all very good mel
and capable officers, but their election
throws a wet blanket Oh our neighbor' i
new born zeal for new blood and fresh ma
terial
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
Texas farmers sold last year $3.50, 900. o

Texas farmers sold last year $59, 900, 900
worth of cotton, So, OOO, 900 worth of cat
tie, s., 100000 worth of wool and mutton,
and 81 ,000, 900 worth Of horses and hides.
Railroad Commissioner Martin has re-
signed his seat in the State Senate, and the
Governor has ordered the selection Of his
successor to take place on the 18th of this
month.
Hons. John s. Wise, r. M. Mayo, Henr y
Libby, Bowen and Hooper, the Liberal mem
bers Of Congress from Virginia, voted for
Keifer for Speaker, the Republican NOM
inee.
The Coalitionists of Norfolk Senatorial
District have nominated Mr.. w. II. Tur-
ner to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of Mr.. Martin. Mr.. Turner
is n Republican. The election takes place
on the 18th of December.
DIR. Geo. w. Bagby, well-known through
out Virginia, as brilliant writer and hui
morous lecturer, died at his home in Rich
mond, on Thursday last, aged So years.
He had been in bad health for severa
years and his death was not unexpected
He had many friends in Virginia who viii
deeply regret his ''untimely taking off. =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

The address of the Democratic State
Central Committee, in reply to that of
Gen. Malone. is so partizan and unfair
that we cannot publish it without accom-
panying it with suitable comments, and
this we have not the space this week to
allow. The omission of facts, connected
with and melting the recent events of
which the address treats land the ingenious
method employed to conceal the effects of
occurrences Immediately preceding the
election, forbid its publication without
criticism. And as we have not the space
to publish the production, we will not at
tempt to expose these omissions and con-
cealments, and the false pretense of con-
servatism that pervades the paper. 1t
does no credit to the candor OF courage
of the party it speaks for. Had there
been a sincere desire to do q public good,
in the publication, it would have con-
demned the DanvilIe murders and the
methods which led to them. The Dan
vile circular and the bloody occurrences
which it precipitated are stigma upon
the State, and all good citizens should
condemn them without stint. This adj
dress omits all mention of the one and
apologies for, the other. 1t is partizan
to our mind, yet seeks to cover it's
wrath under Il placid exterior. The peo-
pie, however, understand the whole matter
and will bear it in remembrance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
Mr.. fuckers Vote.

One of the checklist performances we
have noticed for some time was the dis
patch signed by the editors of the Lynch
burg Virgi,aian, Ners and Democratic Cam
l,aigs, protesting against the vote of Hon.
J. II. Tucker for Carlisle, alleging that in
doing so he misrepresented his constitu-
ents, as to the tariff question. Mr.. Tuck
er's opinion have not been hid under a
bushel. Every one knows where he stands
on the issue of the tariff. From the time
he was first capable of forming and ex-
pressing an opinion he has been pro-
nounced in favor of the theory of free
trade. His constituents" knew precise
was opposed by Capt. J. H. Riyes in the
last canvass on this very question-Capt.
Rives supporting the protective policy and
discussing the question with Mr.. Tucker
throughout the district. Mr.. fuckers
views on this subject have been worn on
his sleeve. No one need to have been ig-
norant of them, and more especially the
Democratic editors of Lynchburg. For
him not to have voted for Carlisle would
have been to stultify himself. as Mr.. Car
Isle and Mr.. Tucker agree on this ques-
tion, and Mr.. Tucker and Mr.. Randall do
not. With this knowledge, so universal
ly prevalent, for these editors to appear
in print protesting against Mr.. fuckers
supporting the man for Speaker who re-
fleets his convictions, was the supremest
piece of impudence. They supported Mr..
Tucker for Congress, knowing his opin-
ions. And now when Mr.. Tucker has the
courage and the honesty to vote as he
spoke, when they advocated his election.
they parade before the public with a pro-
test
1t reminds us very much of the eXpe-
rience Of Hon. John F. Lewis, with this
same class of editors. They voted for him
for 1t. Governor as a Republican, on the
ticket with Walker in 1869. The Legisla-
ture then elected him to the United States
knowing that he had never recanted or
modified his Republicanism. But when
he stood up in the Senate as Republican
and voted with his party las his convictions
compelled him to, he was denounced as
traitor. Mr.. Lewis had deceived no one.
He abated nothing of his Republicanism
during the canvass. He was elected as
Republican, and because he was consis-
tent the Bourbon press rallied at him for
the reason that he did not prove as false to
pretensions as they did.
We do not agree with Mr.. Tucker in his
position ON the tariff question and on
good many others. But we honor him for
voting for Carlisle, because of conviction,
and thus set an example to the Lynchburg
editors which if. followed would show more
manhood than to advocate the election of !
gentleman to Congress whose known views |
were harmful, us they assert, and we be-
lieve ITO the interests of that section.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
The President 8 Message.

WASHINGTON. December THE Pres
ident's message was sent to Congress to-
day. The following are the chief points
which it covers
To the Congress of the United States. AT the
threshold OF your deliberations l congratulate
you upon the favorable aspect OF the domestic.
and foreign affairs of this government. Our re-
lations with other countries continue to be lp-
on a friendly footing. Notice OF the termina-
ton of the fisheries articles OF the treaty of
Washington was duly given to the British gov
eminent, and the reciprocal privileg and I. x
emptions of the treaty will accordingly cease on
July /, 1885. The fisheries industries pursued
by numerous class OF our citizens on the north
ern coasts, both of the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, are worthy of the fostering care of Com
gress Whenever brought into competition with
the like industries of other countries our fish
ermen, as well as our manufacturers of fishing
appliances and preparers OF fish products. have
maintained foremost place. suggest that
Congress create commission to consider the
general question of our rights in the fisheries
and the means OF opening TO our ci tizens, under
just and enduring conditions, the richly stock
ed fishing waters and sealing grounds OF British
and Russian North America. A question has
arisen touching the deportation to the United
states from the British Islands by goyernni entail
or municipal aid of persons unable there 10 gain
a living, and equally a burden on the commune
~ here. such OF these persons as TALL under the
pauper class as defined by law, have been sent
back in accordance with the provisions OF our
statutes. Her majestys government has ill.,
sisted that precautions have been taken before
shipment, TO prevent those Objectionable visit
ors from coming hither without guarantee OF
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
. THE MARKETS.

The markets exhibit but little change worthy
of note thisweek. The demand has been about
equal to the supply, and quetness has marked
the grain transactions in the cities. Quotations
yesterday Were as follows Flour, family, IS ;
extra, $i6O; superfine, s3.75aS4. Wheat sl.00 to
$l.O5 corn, old, 65c to zoe: Soc oats, SIC to
40c; clover seed SIS to $3.50. ti4a 5aaesf@e yit 3
In Baltimore, wheat S1.l6. Richmond Sill. 81
STAUNTON MARKETS.. ~