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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
Inscription Upon a Mural Tablet in ~.
Johns II. n. Church. Georgetown. by
the Author of the s'Siar Spangled
Banner.
of THE EVENING STAR.

Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR
SUNDAY. Dec. 23, 1855
Enclosed please find an exact copy verbatim
ct punctuatim, &c.) of an inscription upon
mural tablet in st. Johns church. Georgetown
which presume is of sufficient local interest,
especially TO the oldest Inhabitants. 10 warrant
place In your excellent paper. The church was
built about the year 1890. The inscription was
written by the late Francis s Key (author Of
the 'Star Spangled Banner as a naeo,el,t5 mart
or memorial an ete1ld of the first rector the Rev.
John j. Sayrs, who died January 6. 1909. aad
the tablet was erected ia the south wall 6f the
edii1ce, just back Of the pulpit. When the
church was renovated and enlarged, about the
year 1870. the south wall demolished aud
the tablet relegated 10 the obscurty OF the crypt
where it remained until the chancel was reno
waited recently, when DR. Lindsay. the present
Incumbent. had it removed and erected In the
east wall OF the nave, overlooking the baItls-
mai font and lecturn. r.
"Joh: j. Sayrs hu: eel: Rector Primus He ,Iua
Chrlsu seryus F1deiter minisrayit Sep: FAC: %
%; 3 Jan: A: ID: MDCCCIX. EFT XAXY
Here once stood forth Man. who from the world
Inougn bright It's aspect 10 his youthful eye,
Iurnd with affection ardent 10 his God,
ana Iyd and died an humble minister
vi his benlgnant purposes TO man.
Here lies he now-yet gr1eve thou not for him,
READERi he trusted ia that love where nuue
have ever vainly trusted-Rather let
HIS marble speak 10 thee, and should'st thou feel
Inc rising OF new solemn thought,
Wak'd by this sacred place sad memorial,
listen TO It's impulse. It's divine
And II shall guide [theel 20 a lie OF JOY,
a death OF hope endless bliss hereafter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
POINTS FOR OUR WEATHER BU.
HEAU.
HOW Russian Peasants FOretelI the
Weather.

A Russian admrer of Gen. Hazen the weather
prophet wishes to inform the chief Of the signal
service of some of the weather signs Of the Rus
sian mOuiks. who have, for over 1000 years
studied the meteorological significance or the
actions of mice. oats, Holsters, fish, dogs, swal-
lows, swans, geese, ducks, ROSTERS, smoke and
acornS:
Ifsparrows are busy about their nests. or fly
in flocks, the weather will be clear and fair
If swans fly southwark quite late In the sea-
son. say at the end of September the fall will be
warm and prolonged.
If swallows fly near the ground, there will be
rainy or windy weather.
If chicks seek shelter, the weather will be
wet.
If chickens and other fowls pick their feath-
ers. there will De cloudy and damp weather
If during severe frosts ROSTERS crow very
early, the weather will become moderate or even
warm.
When ducks battle and quack there surely
Will be rain, and when they are quiet there will
be a thunder storm.
If geese battle it will rain.
Ii a cat searches for warm place there will
be cold weather. If cat scratches door ia
BILE or other object with its claws, there will be
windy and snowy weather.
If dogs roll in the winter there will be snow.
If in the summer there will be rain
If mice make their nests above the ground In
rfcks the fall will be rainy and prolonged. If
they make their nests under ricks upon the
sTouHu Tue spring VIII De Ialr. Ii they make
their nests before the crop is reaped rainy
weather will begin in August and the fall will be
bad.
Fish appear on the surface of the water be-
fore rain, and go to the bottom before strong
wind.
HOLSTERS crawl upon the banks before RAINY
weather.
If. oak lands grow plentiful the following
winter will be severe and the summer fruitful
If smoke sinks to the ground when there ia
no wind. In winter it will snow and in summer
1t will rain. If smoke rises even during bad
weather fair weather will follow.
II at sunset there are no clouds the NEXT dav
Will be fair; If the sun sets in clouds the next
day will be cloudy and perhaps rainy. If the
setting sun is red, the next day there win be
strong wind.
Ii the horns Of the new moon are long and
sharp then in winter the whole month win be
cold, and in summer fair.
II the moon looks pale it will rain: II clear
and bright. there will be fair weather.
II fog lies on the ground there will be fair
weather; If 1t rises in the evening the next dav
will be warm. wy
II the first thunder Is heard from the sortb
during the coming summer there will be MANY
thunder storms If it thunders In winter there
will be strong wind.
III there are red clouds before sunrise the d av
will be very windy.
Ii a person lets the new moon shine on his or
her empty pocketbook, he or she will not have
| single penny during the whole month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
Her Jewels Paid His Fine.
A wIFE's SACRIFICE FOR HER HUSBANDS SAKE

From the Baltimore American, to-day
Ravould Pierre verhoeven, alias c. warder, ar.
rested on the charge OF attempting TO defraud by
use OF the United states mails, IN promising 20 fur
nish situations as bookkeeper and obtaining yari-
Gus sums OF money thereby, was brought before
Judge Morris, Of the United States court, yesterday
and pleaded guilty. He was fined se5 and costs I
the whole amounting TO SOS. Mr.. 5. Salabes, the
pawnbroker, who appeared Ia court Ia behalf OF
Verhoeven, furnished The amount The prisoners
WIFE, il is understood pledged her jewels secur-
inv for the loan or portion OF IL. Judge Morris
let Verhoeven on thus lightly on the understanding
that as soon as a remittance now on the way
should arrive, he was to return to Belgium. Yer
hoeven is represented 10 be well connected IN Brus-
sells, and his wife, who has every appearance 81
being perfect lady, is said 10 be even OF better
family than her husband. She was introduced 10
Judge Morris by Mr. Salahss, through whom she
acknowledged her thanks for the leniency shown
her husband. Nerhoey6u, when Informed that he
was at liberty, threw his arms about his wileS
neck ami kissed her several times Judge Morris
called him TO the bar and gave him few words Of
caution ana rood advice after which he departed.
a little wiser probably than before his eNper "a u
In an American court NsThOcyen had only llcA
In the country ab0ut ti:ee weeks waen arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
The Dangerous Wires.
To the Editor of TIE EVENING STAR:

The necessity for the immediate removal of all
over-strung telegraph and electric light wires was
forctbly illustrated at the Baltimore and Potomac
depot few nights ago. There are fourteen cleo
trio lights In the building. On the night in uues-
ton, without the slightest warning, the whole of
shooting out great tongues OF flame almost to the
ceiling, the burners meanwhile throwing of sparks
OF 1ncandeScent carbon In every direction seriously
threatening the safety OF the building and causing
the passengers below to seek safety beyond the
range OF these fiery missiles. Fortunately, an en-
ploye OF the electric light company was at hand.
VINO quickly conveyed to headquarters the fact
That some serious complication had arisen and the
t ngnTs were speedily cut Of not however before
and some OF them, though OF cast,tron and hrass
completely burned up. One of the scarbon settlers
Oh me electric light company attributes the trouble
the wires OF telegraph compony. SPECTATOR,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN
who Frcquents Fancy Stores and Dis.
courses with Authority upon Femi.
nine HandiyVOrk.

Have you any lighter shades Of arrasene2n
The deep manly tones Of the speaker rose above
the hum Of female voices that filed q LITTLE
store in this city devoted exclusively TO the sale
OF materials for fancy work. FashionabIy at
tired in garments of the latest design. but no.
traylng III his appearance none of the follies of
the dude, the speaker stood leaning carelessIy
against the counter, handling the mysteries of
fosses and skeins opened out before him with
ali the familiarity of lady customer. He had
none OF the awkwardness of the ordinary hus-
band, brother or lover who finds himself
In such place, and was apparently making
purchases for himself and not merely acting
as a., an errand boy for his sister or lady friend
The lady who was waiting on him happened to
be the proprietor OF the store. and in spte of
the TACT that he was man apparently treated
him as an equal. She had none of that manner
OF plying condescensiOn for helpless and dense
ignorance with which the average man IS
greeted when an unkind fate or bad weather
compels mis- unwilling steps into such store
II am sorry that we are out of the lighter
shades just at present" she replied In her most
gracious manner. But don't You think that
this would do" she continued. taking up a
skein and holding itup to show it off to the best
advantage. 1t was an appeal to his Judgment
and not dOgmatic assertion
mo, L don't think that IL will" was fine
prompt and decided response, and the sales
woman yielding without further parley began
to restore the scattered silks to the box.
"How did you succeed with your last piece?"
she inquired with pleasant smile as the younp
man began to draw on his gloves.
.e,. splendldly, was the enthusiastic response.
ut was perfectly lovely"
Other customers demanding her attention nut
an end to this interesting fancy work Cossin
and deprived the world OF further informatiapn,
as 70 the achievements OF this remarkable youno
man. He Is, however. well known I'm society
circles In this city, and his lady friends have had
frequent occasions to admire specimens of his
nandiwork. When maerame became the fash
, ,Snauie craze ne worked number OF elaborate
pieces and contributed them to fairs for charity
OBJECTS He is a young naval officer, and en-
pioys his spare moments In cultiyating his gifts
IN this direction, but In other respects he Is not
eneminate, and Is very popular with his as.oci-
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AND PRINCE Al.
BEHTS.
The Proper Thing for New Year Day
Calls.

A FASHIONABLE TAILOR EXPLAINS HOW THE
PRESIDENT CAME To WEAR PRINCE ALBERT
LAST NEW YEAR DAY-THE SUPREMACY OF THE
SwALLow-TAIL-THE CHANGES IN FASHION AND
HOW THEY ARE OBSERVED IN WASHINGTON
HIRING DRESS SUITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
The Red Light.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:

~ TIC % lHE EVENISG STAR:
The remarkable display OF the red. crepuscular
nght last evening no doubt attracted universal at
tention; but, perhaps few closely scrutinized the
beautiful and changing phenomenon Permit me
TO give a recital OF a somewhat dgcnt obserta-
ton by myself, with the hope that it may have a
bearing ON the final results of study OF the causes
Which Is being made by many scientists.
About p. m. noticed the sun enyelnned In a
somewhat thtoh milky haze, in appearance like
thin fog, or the cloudy haze that almost always
precedes a snow storm. This envelope extended
from the horizon nearly to the zenith. and along
the horizon from south to north, and growing thin.
ner as II approached the zenith. At times 1t had
broken farl-like appearance or somewhat like the
streamers in display OF Aurora Borealis Around
and above the sun this haze became almost daz-
setting this glare was thrown above and nearer to
the zenith, While at the horizon the haze assumed
5ack e erekd lust color 1t then deepened into
familiar ~
just after sunset noticed all around the borfzo,
continuation OF this haze which, in the east,
looked like girde OF smoke and shortly after the
whole easte,n horizon was lit up with the red
play. At one time the whole circumference OF
vision at the horizon, and almost to the zenith was
gra aYd illumined by this light The red was deep
above the setting sun. The fan-l1ke or streaIner
appearance OF this haze, or light, was also appar-
ent at and after sunset well in the afternoon
AS the sunrses are equally imposing and very
similar, and as these phenomena have been seen
simultaneously In South and North America, in
England, In Rome, in Sweden, and probably vari-
Gus other parts OF the world it would seem reason
able to suppose that, by some cause or other, the
earth Is at this time enVeloped in sort of corona
whether Of smoke las has already been theoreti,
caly advanced) or vapOr, or meteOric dust or by
evanescent electricity. It is hard to determine Evil
IDENTIFY this elemental condition is far reaching and
probably affects the globe universally 1t would
be advantageous to scientific observers to have
careful and simultaneous observations made rela-
nhanOmanOn tc ,{Yal,ya
In order to determine what are its elements its
differences, and whether it is ordinary or extra
ordinary SO far back as the latter part of August
rlSeS E. j. BROOKINGs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29

Slr john Willoughby, q young English army
omcer, is the owner OF the Adelaide filly which
Is now the hrst favorite for the Derby She
and Deerhurst plate,
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THE TftIBx'I aT1oNS Of uERk
His Domestic Bliss Alleged by the
Monthly Report System.

THE COMPLAINTS OF PENSION OFFICE CLERK
POURED INTO THE EAR OF "sTAR" REPORTER
HOW RED NOSE AND DIN EYE ARE
GRADED-THE Use THE CLERKS WIFE MAKES
OF HIS MONTHLY REPoRT-A UNIFORMITY IN
LUNCHES SEGGrsIEn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29

CARL ALTMAN NOT IN DAVENPORT IowA.-Mator
Dye superintendent 9 OF police has received dis
Altman is not in that city, as was reported Alt
man suddenly disappeared from this city shortly
attef his fathers death, about two and a half
Germany, ~ "SAAs w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Deeds in fee have been
recorded as follows: j. c. Ergood assignee to c. C.
Henry Hurt, sub: lots 2a and Is, So 2sl 81 90. H
Hurt to ". & g. r r. Co., same property; 1850
Mary I. Brown, trustee, to Sarah W. Brown sub
lot Is, 50. 22S; s.. s. Fowler to Sarah G. NtcheII
part sub. %, so. 1902 $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29

The Third District Club.
One OF the costest and most enjoyable Christmas
entertainments given was that OF the Childrens
DUN washington Christmas Club. This club was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29

WAsHINGTON. Dec. &c. SO.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
Pla wing it on the Farm ers.

This section is just now infested
with nest of sharpers, who are
proving upon credulous people, and
lining their pockets with ducats at
their expense. The boldest and
most extensive operator, is fellow
who claims to be agent for the Fair
banks sewing machine company of
Belleville, Ill. His plan is to leave
six machines with an unsuspecting
farmer, agreeing with him in writing
that if he sells five of them at $50
each, he is to have the sixth for his
trouble; that if the machines are not
sold at the end Of six months, the
agent is TO take them back, and make
no charge for the use of one by the
farmer. As before stated, this CON
tract is signed by the farmer, and
has the appearance Of fairness on its
face; but it is delusion and snare
to him who putteth his name to it,
as large numbers have found out to
their sorrow. The piece of paper is
one of these little jokers which can
be turned by simply tearing it in
two, into a note for $3.50, which the
alleged general agent takes at once
to an innocent party who discounts
it, and then there is nothing left for
the signer to do but to pay it, when
it becomes due. The Fairbanks man
has been operating in Hazel Green
township and in other parts of South
ern Wisconsin, and has caught scores
of farmers by his little game. a
similar dodge has been played in
one or two towns in this county,
and this item is written for the pur.
pose cf putting people on their
guard. - diend Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
Notice 20 Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONsIN--IOW

~ County Court-In Probate.
In the matter Of the last win and testament OF
Richard Humphreys, deceased
Letters testsmentary on the estate of Richard
Humphreys, deceased, having been issued TO
William h, Humphreys.
IL Is ORDERED, that six months from and
after this date be, and are hereby allowed, for
the creditors Of said Richard Humphreys, de-
ceased, to present their claims for examination
and allowance.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against said deceased be
received, examined and adjusted BY this court
House, in the village OF DOdgeyille, in said
county, on the first Tuesdays of January and
February A. ID. ISL and that notice thereof be
given by publication of this order for four weeks
successfully in the Mineral Point TRIBUNE a
weekly newspaper published at Mineral Point,
in said county. BY the Court;
30w4 JOHN r. JONES County Judge
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, July Path, 1883.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
Order TO hear Petition for Administers
lion.

CTATE OF WIsCoNsIN-CO COURT FOR
> Iowa County--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term of
the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said county at the Court House, in the village OF
Dodgeyille in said county, on the twenty-fourth
day of July. A. d. 1888, being the fourth
Tuesday of said month, at two o'clock in the
afternoon of said day the following matters viii
be heard and considered:
The application OF Jane Batten, for the APP
pointment of an administrator of the estate Of
John Batten. late of tie village of Linden, in
said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by
publishing a copy of this order for three week 5
successfully prior to said day of hearing, in the
Mineral Point Tribune, weekly newspaper pub
lished in said county.
By order of the Court;
JOHN 7. JONES, Judge.
Dated Dodgeyille, June oath, 1855 26w3t
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
Notice 10 Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA

~ County Court-Ih Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF A. b, Ferris, OF
Mineral Point, deceased
Letters of administration ON the estate Of A.
B. Ferris deceased having been issued TO Rich
ard Y. Ferris.
Ir's ORDERED, that six months from and after
creditors of said A. B. Ferris deceased. to
present their claims for examination and allow
auCC.
ORDERED FURTHER that the claims and de-
mands of ali persons against said deceased be
received. examined and adjusted by this court
at regular terms thereof to be held az the Court
House in the village of Dodgcville, in sand coun-
ty, ON the first Tuesdays of January and
February, A. D. 1854, and that notice thereof
be given by publication of this order for four
weeks succeSsiveiy in the Mineral Point Tribune,
q weekly newspaper published at the city OF
Mineral Point in said county
By the Court:
JOHN T. JONES, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis. July Sd, 1885. 2Sw4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
LegaI Notices.
NTATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA
~ County Court, In Probate.
La IA. ,nattnr of tho egtstn of ToHp Noftorr,i at

~ County Court, In Probate
In the matter of the estate of John Mccormick
deceased.
Letters Of adm inistrauOn having this day been
issued 10 Bridget Mccormick and VIM. McCor-
mick of said county. and six months from the
date hereof being allowed and limited creditors
20 present their claims against said deceased
for examination and allowance.
it is ordered that all claims and demands
against the estate OF said deceased be received
and adjusted before the Judge OF this court; and
for that purpose he will be at his Office in the
village OF DOdgeville on the first Tuesday Of each
month during the term above limited
And IL is furiher ordered and directed that
the times and places for examining and allow
ing claims, and the time limited creditors to
present their claims, be given by publication
for four successive weeks in the Mineral Point
Tribune, weekly newspaper published in this
county.
Dated Dodgeville Wis, July 3D. 1883.
by the Court:
30W4 JOHN 4. JONES Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
NTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUN.

~ ty Court for Iowa Couuty-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that az special term of
the Iowa County Court 20 be held in and for said
County nc the Court House. in The village of
DodgeyiIe, i'm said County, ON the 2lth
day OF Iuly. A. ID. 1855, being the fourth Tuesday
of said month. at ! O'Clock Ia the afternoon OF
said day the following matters Will be heard and
consilcrrd
The application of William Humphreys to adj
init to probate the Hast will ANA testament OF
Richard Humphreys, late Of the town OF NiHin,
in said county, deceased.
Ana ij is further ordered, that public notice
thereof bt given to all persons interested by pub
lishiug copy Of this or1c, for three weeks sue
CesSNtiy prior 10 said day of hearing, in the
Mineral Point Tribune, "a weekly uev~pG per cir.
Culatiug u said county.
By .rdcr of the Court,
16-K3 john y. JONES, Judge.
Dated uotgeyille, Wis, Jlue 9th. 1883.
-rlu.- L.-.L-DlI- ALLnrnNN mr. Intitinnnr.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

~ ty Cont fer Iowa COunty-lu Probate.
Notice /, hereby given that az special term
OF the Iowa county court. 30 be held in anu LOT
said county. nj the Court House, In the village ~
DcdgevtHc, in said county, ON the 2iul DAY
OF July a. D. lsS5, being thc fourth TUESDAY @!
said mouA at % o'clock ln the afternoon oi sal9
day, the following matters Will be heard anu
considered.
Tie application of James Hird and James
Willis executors of the estate Of Matthew WINS
late OF s8i5 county, deceased, for the eNalliiia-
lion ami aWouauce 81 their adminisl alton aC-
count, and The assignment of The residue 81 S3ld
estate to ,ugh persons as are by law entitled io
the same.
thereof he given 10 all persons interested ny
publishire copy Of THIS order for three Weeks
Successfully prior 20 said day ot hearing ln the
Mineral pon, Tribune weekly newspaper pub
lished iu said county.
By order OF the Court.
JOHN T. JONES, Judge
Dated podEgyiuc Wis, June -, lSs5. -6-5F
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

a GENTLEMAN who knows some
thing about cholera says that accord
ing to its usual rate Of progress il
cannot be expected to make its APP
pearance in the United States before
1885. This will greatly encourage
Mr.. Carter Harrison's Street Com
missioners.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

FOURTEEN buildings were swept
down by cyclone in the village Of
Corrington, ID. T., Thursday night,
and several persons injured, one
fatally.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

The portrait of Sam'l J. Tilden
at the Louisville Exposition will be
labeled, GA Hopeless Case" Yet
Mr.. Tilden still keeps his ear to the
ground listening for the rumble Of
his boom.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

THE breach between the Govern
ments Of England and France APP
pears to be rapidly widening, and
may eventually result in an open
rupture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26
W. Il. & 3. !. BENNETT, Editors,

UNCLE SANS boys never strike
and yet they look strong and healthy
and happy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

The corn crop in Georgia and
Florida is said to be the best ever
grown in those two states.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-07-26

Tow THUMB was firm believer
in spiritualism and attended seances
whenever he had an opportunity.