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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

Is unfalling and infah
liable in curing EplL
eptlc Fits, Spasmk,
Commissions, st. Vitu1
Dance, Alcoholism,
Opium Eating, Ner-
vous debility ,ScrofulO
and all Nervous and
Blood diseases. To
Clergymen, Lawyers,
Literary men, Mer-
chants. Bankers, La
dies and all whose se-
dentary employment
causes Nervous Pros
tratiOn, Irregularities
OF the blood, stomach,
bowels or kindeys, or
who require a nerve
tonic appetiser or
stimulant, Samaritan
Nervineislnvaluable.
Thousands proclaim 10
The most wonderful In
le sinking system. For
". s. A. RICHMOND
'Ors. 81. Ioseph, MO
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28
A Fireman's Fortune

The San Francisco (Cal. J Chronicle
in an article on the fire department OF
San Francisco, gives the following
from Assistant Chief Engineer Mat
thew Brady: / have been subject to
an aggrayating pain in my chest for
over four years. Iresorted to various
modes of treatment to obtain relief. |
have had my chest terribly blistered.
No physician could tell what was the
matter with me- Two weeks ago /
commenced using St. Jacobs Oil. 1t
has cured me-"
Cotton mills are increasing rapidly
In pumhar afRba Go,,tb
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

A TREE was cut recently in Hampstead
county, Arkansas, that measured twenty-six
feet in circumference. 1t took six men,
working constantly, half day to fell it.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

Were women allowed to vote, every one in
the land who has used DIR. Pierces "Favorite
Prescription" would vote it to be an unfail-
ing remedy for the diseases peculiar to her
GOV Ev druouists
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

"Solid comfort" can be realized by those
suffering from all forms of Scrofula, if they
will take Hoods Sarsaparilla and be cured.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

Don't Die in the House.
Trough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bedbugs, flies, ants, moles, chip
munks, gophers, 15c.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

5r- s2RMANY boasts of 956 poetesses and au-
horesses on the roll of fame, most of whom
have lived in modern times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

ACCORDING TO NJ. Montegny, the Belgian
astronomer, stars scintillate more during
auroras than at other times
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

DAKOTA has twenty-one national and
elghty-seven private banks, with an aggre-
gate capital of over S10,0OO,0OO.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28
THOUGH sALT RurI1OI

Does not directly mperil life it is dstressfu ve1a
tous and resolute complaint Patient endurance of ii
numerous very small watery pmples hot and smArtng
requires true fortude. Ithe discharged matter sticks
uches and the seabs leave underneath Redeemed sur
!ace the disease hss not departed and Hoods Snrsa.
pnriiln, in moderate doses, should be continued.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28
GOLD and SILVER PAINT.

Bronze Paint. Artists Black.
For gliding Fancy Baskets. Frames. Lamps,
Chandeliers. and for all kinds ofornamental work.
Equal to any OF tho high priced kinds and only
1octs package at the druggists or postpaid from
WELLS, RICHARDs0N a co.. Burlington,Vt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28
FAMOUS CASE IN BOsTON.

My little fouryearold girl had powerful eruption
on her face and head Under her eyes IL was regular
scading red and sore like burn Back of her left ear
we had TO shave her hair close her hoad Five or six
physicians and two hospitals mp her case as ncura
oe save that she might outgrow IT, When 1t began to
maturate became alarmed. In three weeks. with
oods sArsApara, the began to heal two bottles
MADE her eyes as clear To-day she is as well as
lam" JOHN CAREY, l64 ID Street south BOSTON.
ATTEST / know John Carey. He is an honest, good
man. whose statements arc worthy of entire credit.
heIeVe what he says about his child's sickness
CLINTON II. COOK, Milk Street. Boston.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28
Common Sense Chairs

AND HocAeTa, htrong durabIe and oOmfortnble No
light, trashy stuff, but good honest home comforts
Special discount 70 clergymen, Send stamp for cAta
logue to u. a. SINCLAIR. MOitvilie, OnOn-
dagn County New York.
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s I;

wAINEP1, wANP NOT NSSylT,
&6AB RNby wRtohmakers. BY mail 25o Circuiars
" a. ~ nee, .. . BInca a CO.. Ss Dey St.. NY
Gge week in your own town. Terms and as outst
WV iree. Address II. HALLErr Co., Portland, Me-
A gents Wanted for the Best and Fastest-sellin9
IA PICTORIAL Books and Bibles. Prices reduced g9 ne1
cent. NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co.. Philadelphia Pa
~ u ~ COLEMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE
Ne Ds We Newark, N, j. Write for Cataloaue
&zJA WEEK, $l2G day at home easily made Costly
VI outht Tree. Address True Co., Augusta Me-
sure C9re for Epilepsy Fits IN "a hours Free To
N poor Dh' hhusk 2s44 Arsenal ST.. st. Louis Mo.
v0lINE MEN Learn teegraphy hero and we will
hOVNu !uGM give you situation. Circulars free
VALENTINE BROS, JRnesville, Wis.
SIS $40 RsaE Ssy 4 home Samples go5ta
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28
INITIATION SIAIMEn GLASS
GGMSlTM PIT ION,


use thousands OF OF the kind and Of long
standing have been cured. Indeed strong is my faith
In It's efficacy that will send TWO BOTTLES FREE to-
gether With VALUABLE TREATISE on this disease, to
any sufferer. Give Express and =. o. address.
Or. T. A. SLOCUM, lsl Pearl IT. New York
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-03-28

HOODS SARsAPARILLA.
Sold by Druggists. 81; sI for s5 Prepared only b,
4. 1. HOOD 81 CO., Apotheearies Lowell Mssa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

The Keffer.Phclps COrrespOndencc.
Mr. PHELPS SUGGESTION IN THE INTEREST or
PARTY HARMONY, AND MR. KRfFERs REPLY.
The letters that have passed between Represent
ativc William Walter Phelps, OF New Jersey, and
ex-Speaker keifer, in which Mr.. Phelps suggests
that Mr.. Keifer's withdrawal as candidate for the
republican nomination for the Speakership would
conduce to party harmony, have been made publlc
Mr. Phelps suggestion is entirely friendly he says
and Is based on the idea that after the party hos.
tlities OF the past two or three years an entire
new deal would tend to unite the warning elements
In his reply Mr.. Keifer defends his course as
speaker and attributes the vndctive hes published
ABOUT him 10 tie failure to control him 10 personal
ana sometimes corrupt matters He, however saws
tnat ne can give no dennte reply without CONSULT
ing personal friends
Mr.. Phelps replies that Mr. Refers defense of
himself is good and fair, but that he does not be-
neve that MI. Keller needs the nomination as A
personal vindication. lie suggests that n would
not seem Lack OF vincication IL Mr.. Keifer de-
clincd voluntarily and In a certain way He closes
by inviting ar. keifer TO visit him at hts home
adding "The press is sure TO chronicle It's
This invitation is declined by Mr. Keller With
thanks, on the plea OF private business
MR.. fIE'rs IN An INTERVIEW
last evening said he had a plan to propose which
would tend 20 party harmony. rhts was that tho
republican congressman should have no caucus or
II a caucus was held, that Ii shcald make no nomI
nations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
Final Report OF the Grand Jury.
INDIcrxKNTs-cHARGEs DISMISSED.

INUICTXENTE-CHAKGES DIENISSED.
The grand jury OF the June term OF the Criminal
Court made their fnal report this morning. The
following indictments were presented: Thos Mad
den, assault with intent to kin; Edward Berry, lar
ceny; Emory Parker, house breaking In the NIGHT
and assaulting oficer; Jenkins A. Fitzgerald, false
pretences; Gould P: Austin, violating pension laws
August Donath and George NJ. Depue, libel; John
j. Alley, violating pension laws e fawsl; Addie GIN
perjury; and Francis Gtlleeci, false pretenceA
They dismissed the charges Of libel agt S6 Kirk:
violating pension laws agt G. w. Bonnell and s. i
Denhana; and the case Of Charles Bronson and Geo
Bronson, charged With assault with intent to Iiu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
MI. Cooks Letter to Mr.. Cabin.
REMARKS OF JUDGE wYLrR.

This morning, In the Criminal Court, Immediate
ly after the grand jury had been called, Mr.. d. E.
Cahin called the attention OF Judge Wylie to the
publication OF the letter Of Mr.. w. A. Cook to him
Mr CahD, In relation to the fine of $50 imposed on
Mr. Cook for contempt OF court. Mr. Cahfll said
that he had received such letter, but that until
after he saw the publication In the evening papers,
no one had seen that letter except himself and he
was IN no way responsible or privy to its publica-
ton.
The court said It was privilege and right TO
blackguard the court In gr0g shops and to libel the
court In the newspapers He did not proDOSe to
abridge that right or seek to control It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
A Woman and Two Little Girls
DrOxynPd.

CHICAGO, Dec. Ia special dispatch to the Ddflv
AeWS from Dixon, Ill, says: While Miss Electra
Lewis, milliner, and two little girls were out
driving last evening the horse became frightened
and ran into the river, and all were droMned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

An INSANE ARMY OFFICEE.-Assistant Surgeon
Richards Barnett, L. s. A., has been decided to be
insane, and has been placed In the Government In
sane hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
Attempt to Wreck the Washington Ex.
press Train.

BOSTON. Dec. IAN attempt was made on Thurs
DAY evening to wreck the Washington express on
The New YORK and New England railroad The train
was passing through Walpole at a high rate OF
speed, when the engineer noticed an obstruction on
the track and applied the brakes. The train had
not stopped. however, until 10 had passed the OBJ
Sulcllon. Railroad ties had been laid between the
rails and Others We're laid crosswise the whole
being securely wedged In. The locomotive. how
ever, plowed Its way through the oDstruCtions.
There Is no clue TO the miScreauts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

GEN. MEIGS' PER DIEM PAY.-At the request OF
the First Controller Of the Treasury the Secretary
OF the Interior has directed the salary OF Gen.
Meigs $50 per day. as superintendent OF the new
pension Office building to be withheld pending the
decision OF the question whether he can draw two
salaries from the goyernment-one as a retired
army offcer and the other superintendent OF the
pension O1ice building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. las Indicative or the con.
tempt manifested by the Chinese for the laws OF
this country, Fou Sing, who has been acting inter-
prefer between port surveyor Morton and bogus
traders from China, sent word yesterday TO the COL
ector that he was afraid any longer TO perform his
duties. His interpretations have been so faithful
as 10 bring upon him the wrath OF his cOuntrymen
VINO want the Chinese landed as traders. They
have hired "high-binders" to shadow FOu Sing who
uveS IN mOmentary expectation OF death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

o. T. FREIGHT RATES-BULLION SHIPMENTS.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Dec. 1.-The Union Pacf-
nc railroad gives twenty five cent rate on freight
unclassified from the Missouri river TO Salt Lake
city. The Denver and Rio Grande railroad main-
talns its figures at the former cut OF nfty cents
The shipments OF bullion from this city for the
week aggregated $751;, ,62o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

NEW TINE AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-The clocks OF
the White House are set to correspond with the
new time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Dec IA man called
"Shorty" was shot and killed at Black City, Utah.
by man named Kelly. A lynching party was
formed, but at the latest accounts they had done
nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
Washington News and Gossip.

THERE ARE 222 new advertisements In THE
STAR to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
Ex-senator Spcncer's Wandering.
THE INTERRoGAToRIEs FILED By TIE GoyERSMES,
COUNSEL.

THE INTERRoGAToRIES FILED By TIE GOVERNMENT
COUNSEL.
MessrS Nerrick and Ker, counsel for the govern
ment in the proceedings against ex-senator Spen.
Ger for contempt OF court yesterday filed with the
clerk of the court the interrogatories authorized by
the court, and which Mr.. Spencer has four DAYS to
answer. The 1nterrogatones, which make volun,-
inous document, are designed to draw out a fun
statement OF the ex-Senators wanderings since the
route trial Copies OF papers containing state
ments purporting to have been made by him are
nled with the inteTOgatOrieS One OF the Questions
asked him is whether, when in New York. he did not
receive letters from Nevada addressed. ARev J. j.
k1ord0n, 2sS west 14th street, New York;" whether
New, enclosed In first envelopes addressed as above
He Is asked also whether he did visit In London
the American reading rooms and tell the propr1e-
Tor, Robert BOwles, that he had over so as not
to testify In the star route case, and did not intend
to return until the case was ended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

BALTIMORE. Dec 1--yirgnia skies, deferred. Q:
do. consolidated. 46k; new ten nfortics S45 bid to-
day. wv ~ W.
BALTIMORE, Dec Cotton steady-,niddng. lok
alOix Flour steady without change Mheaf-sonthern
steady western about stesdy southern red ioai IS
90 amber, llaliS Nc. Maryland, l3 asked; No 4
sosb MsrsS J1nHary lo,fsi lo,s Fsbruary IIsssLIss
dull: southern white 56a60; do yellow 56s6o western
inked Janusry GlSa6ls February, 61 5sG2k steamer
a, Hay unShsnSed 1h, % PrSvisons nrm and qnchsnFed
fra and unchanged Eggs flrn 29aS0; pcSIed 2os2a
pesroleum unchanged. Coffee dull sugar quiet and
changed- Freishts nnchaIsea- Receipts-nour es41
barrels; wheat 1900 bushels; corn, 1900 bushels:
81. 600 bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

GEN. HANcocK's LEAVE OF ABsRNcE.-Leave for
two months is granted Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Han
cock, and the lieutenant general OF the army will
command the division OF the Atlantic and depart
ment OF the east during his absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

REVISION OF THE SENATE RULEs.-The Senate
committee on rules yesterday finally adopted the
report on revision OF the rules the features OF
which have been published in THE STAR, after
agreeing to few verbal changes A rule provid-
Ing FOR the election Of Senate officers In accord
ance with the custom that has prevailed was
adopted The code of joint rules was taken up
and discussed, and when the House committee on
rules shall have been appointed both committees
will consider 1t together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-pAY.-Internl reye-
hue, s2l4, ,225oS; customs, s312,S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

RET1RED.-Col Frederick 7. Dent, Sd artillery,
was to-day placed on the retired list OF the army
under the 40 years service provision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
Masonic Temple I'm New York City ON
Fire.
A loss OF ABOUT $1OO, ,nOO.

NEW YORK, Dec. l-Shortly after this morning
the roof OF the Masonic Temple at 23d street and
9th avenue, was discovered TO be on fire As the
building below the mansard is fre-proof the lire
men deVoted their energies 10 saving what portion
they could or the manSard roof and after two
hours hard lighting succeeded In preventing a
1urther spread OF the flames The entire building
Is water-Soaked, and much valuable property de-
stroyed IL is supposed that the fire was caused by
a cigar or match dropped on the carpet In the COM
Mandery room I'm the upper part OF the building
Inc loss caused 10y fire and water WILL IL is Thought
not fall short OF 100000. Two fireinen who were
alncng the foremost TO reach the mansard story
were struck by pieces OF heavy plasteIing falling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

NAVAL ORDERS-Lieut E. s. Prime has been Or
dered to the navy yard, New York; Assistant En-
gineer Geo. E. Bird has been detached from the
navy yard, Boston, and ordered to the SHENANDOAH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec IA dispatch TO the Ap-
peal from JoneSbofo, Ark, says the strike by the
employees OF the Texas St Louis railroad con-
tfnueS The company offered TO pay one months
wages, but the proposition was declined and two
months pay demanded. The superintendent ar
rived yesterday in a special train from Pine Bluff
and the strikers side hacked the engine and
locked both ends OF the switch. The strikers ara
willing to take the mail through, but they have
received no orders to do So The public Is greatly
inc0nvenienced and want the malls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

A PUNGENT nocUMENT-"JURT-FIxING' IN THIS
CITY-THE SPEEDY ADOPTION Or NEW METHODS
RECoMMENDED-A PROPOSITION 10 EXTEND THE
JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE MARYLAND
JUDICIAL DISTRICT INTO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

TTF fvFNTSG STAR is served to subscribers IN the
ety Ivy carriers, their account at 10 cents FER
week or "a cents per month CoIics at the counter
cents each BY sna-TOstage Trepald-S0 cents month
tce year, Sc; SIX months, s..
lEntered at the Post Cfce at Washington. D. c.. as
tecCGd class mail IEa.terl
IHE WEEKLY SrAR-pullshcd on Fr!day-S1 year.
Postage prepaid Six months 80 cents.
sS All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance:
Il paper sent longer than is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known On nrr,fration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
Killed Her Stcne,.be,

SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. IA special dispatch to the
AefrS says: At Nahunta yesterday Jennie Murray,
Colored. shot and instantly killed her stcpfather
Nm Iroup, while he was trying to- Restrain her
from entering his house with strange men The
murderesS escaped, and is still at large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
TIE EVENING STAR.

PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday.
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave- and l1th st., by
ihc Evening Star Newspaper Company,
GEO. ". ADAMS. Pres't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01


Change OF venue and special or struck turies have
been adopted elsewhere, to secure protection from
failure of justice because OF the defects OF local
JurieS, and both methods, wherever existing are
commended. 1t Is OF the utmost importance that
either or both methods should prevail In the Dis
tr1ct
II change Of venue could be accomplished BY
certifying the indictment and proceedings for trial
In such other judicial district where the greatest
number OF witnesses reside, where, in the dscre-
tIon Of the court, trial may be had with the least
the defendants, some relief would be afforded.
1t may be objected that such remedy Is beyond
the constitutional power OF Congress, but as the
OnenSeS In question are not committed within any
state, the trial may be at such place or places as
Congress may by law direct {art. 8, sec 2, par 3,
staes M sg 1se
46N.
Congress has exercised this power when deemed
ch. 27 and with the highest judicial sanction. as
Is shown by the authority last cited.
How far Congress may go In such legislation it is
due administration of justice in such cases requires
modification Of the present system OF trial, its
wisdom Will devise a sufficient remedy. It may
analogous to those purSuedn the legislative prece
dents mentioned would perhaps be most approved
wise, to invest the nearest adjacent competent
tribunal with Jurisdiction.
submit that the desired end might be attained
by extending dn such form and under such limita-
t1OnS may be advlsable) the Jurisdiction OF the
United States circuit and district courts for the
judicial district of Maryland, so as to include the
c0gniZance OF crimes committed in the District of
Columbia. By this the circuit and district courts
OF that judicial district would have original 1uris
dctiOn all crimes committed In the District OF
Columbia which are offenses against the general
laws OF the United States, and their jurisdiction
would be concurrent with that OF the courts In the
District OF Columbia so that the prosecutions and
trials could be proceeded with In either courts The
advantages to be derived are that where the trials
take place In the circuit or district court in Mary
land, the Jury would be drawn in the manner now
prescribed by law, from the people OF the entire
state OF Maryland, and the chances of Obtaining
an impartial jury would be greatly increased.
PROPOSED Law 10 AMEND Evils.
The details are are AZ follows: The ORIGINAL tur,s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

PRESIDENTIAL APPoINTMENTs.-The President has
appointed Edwin Farley to be collector OF internal
revenue for the second district OF Kentucky vice
Crumburgh. suspended; and Edward J. Noonan to be
second assistant engineer In the revenue marine
service; also Mortimer Wade to be postmaster at
JohnstOwn, n. Y, and David Henry Cuthbert TO be
postmaster at Helena, Montana.
DEATH OF AN ARMY OFFICER.-The Adtutant Gen.
eral is Informed that Lieut. Charles Smith, 18th
infantry, died OF apoplexy at Fort Halleck Nev on
the goth ult1mO. Lieut. Smith was Washington
boy, the son Of Mr.. Charles Smith. a clerk i'm the
commission branch OF the Adjutant Generals
Office.
ARMY PRoMOTIoNs.-The retirement to-day OF Col
Frederick T. Dent, Sd artillery, promotes Lieut. Col
Ii. G. Gibson to the rank OF colonel MaorI NJ Lang
don to be lieutenant COLONEL Capt c. b. Throck-
morton to be major; First Lieut.. Geo. g.
Greenough to be captain.
DROPPED FROM THE ARMY RoIIs.-The President
has ordered that First Lieutenant John NJ Porter.
3D. cavalry, be dropped from the army as deserter
Lieut.. Porter while on duty as acting quartermas
ter at San Antonio, Tex, defauted to the amount
OF about $4,000 and fled into Mexico about three
months ago. since which time nothing has been
heard OF him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01

PROPOSED Law 10 AMEND EVILS
The details are are as follows The original 1uris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

49, L SITS. II. w.-Rev. RUSH r. SHIPPEN, pastor
Sunday school at $50 a. IL. Morning service at II.
Nespcrs at 30 r. N. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-01


ahother great hardship is imposed upon tie person
SO summoned. When name is drawn from the
Jury-Dox In the first instance the person whose
name Is drawn receives reasonable notice that his
services VIII be required. and is thus enabled to ar
range his business that it may not suffer by his
absence; but to suddenly and unceremoniously take
a man Tom his residence, or on the street, mer-
cnant from his store or clerk or bookkeeper from
ms Dank or counting house. Is an arbitrary act Of
mus INJUSTICE which, although practiced ct the begin
ng Oh the present century totally lnexcusabe at
81, SO summoned compelled to serve, has hts mind
suIlicenIly SUN nee from care and anxiety about his
dinere9ces existing In the affairs Of others When
tne addltonal jurors appear In court their excuses
are aIso neard, and, any are excused, others are
summoned In their place, and so onunfil after the
expiration OF from one to three days and in some IN
stances even longer, the court has secured % grand
Jurors and % petit Jurors who are either winc to
serve or have failed to show sfic1ant cause II he
excused. 49, >'-'o W VIC
II the method adopted for selecting and urocur-
ing jury Is primitive. inen1ctent and censuable