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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

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is incurred, as thirty days trial is allowed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The June number of OUR LITTLE
ONES, published by the Russell Pub
fishing Co., Boston, is one OF the best
of that charming periodical. 1t is
always full of elegant, tasteful, and
interesting illustrations and reading
matter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

We often hear of a woman marry
ing man to reform him but no one
ever tells about man marrying wo-
man to reform her. Men are modest
and don't talk much about their good
deeds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Work Given Out. On receipt of your
address we will make an offer by which
yon can earn So to 81 evenings, at your
home. Men, Women. Boys or Girls can
do it. H. C. WILKINSON & Co., 1876 and
1877 Fulton ST., New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

70 1t is said that the income o.
Senator Joseph E. Brown, Of Georgia
is $1,000 day, and that it is exceed
ed by the income of no other souther.
nor. 1t comes mainly from iron anc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Samuel j. Tilden's contribution of
5000 to relieve the distress of the only
surviving grandchild of Thomas Jetfer-
son, has led several other gentlemen
to open their pocketbooks for the same
purpose. Mrs. Mickleham has re-
ceived about $500 thus far, which is
greatly appreciated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Esthetics is the science Of the beauti-
full. The meod of merit for promoting
personal aesthetics is due to j. G. Aver &
Co., whose incompatible Hair Vigor is
universal beautifier of the hair. Harm
less, effective, agreeable. it has taken
rank among the Indispensable articles OF
the toilet. To scanty locks it gives luxri-
ance; and withered hairs it clothes with
the hue Of youth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
100000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, in Fifths in proportion.
1867 Prizes, amounting to

Application for rates to clubs should only be
made to the office of the Company In New
Orleans.
For further information write clearly, Civ
Ing full address. Send orders by Express, Reg
lstered Letter or Money Order, addressed
only to
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La,
or NJ. A., DAUPIIIN,
G07 Seventh St., Washington, d. c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

~ The British government has
given up its effort to extradite Sheri-
dan, Walsh and lyman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

~ The Dublin informers are told
that they must not be allowed to re-
main in the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
A. CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness.
early decay. loss of manhood, &C., will send
recipe that will cure YOU, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great RENE dy was discovered by mission
airy in South America. Send self addressed
envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN
Station d. Nep York City,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Ex-Governor Arson P. Morr i'll of
Maine is 30, and lively.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

"a Ex-senator Bruce is one of the
wealthiest colored men in the country.
His plantations in Mississippi are val
ued at $200,0 600.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

louisiana State Lottery Company.
"We do hereby certify that we super
wise the arrangements for all the Monthly
and semi-Annual Drawings Of the Lousi-
ana State Lottery Company, and in per-
son manage and control the Drawings
themselves, and that the same are con-
Quoted with honesty, fairness, and in good
faith toward all parties, and we authorize
the Company to use this certificate, with
fac-similes Of our signatures attached, in
its advertisements"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The Public is requested carefully to notice
the new and enlarged Scheme to be drawn
Monthly.
@S1- CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000 LED
Tick cts only S5. Shares in proportion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Only Transatlantic Hippodrome.
Half Mile Racing Track.
Only $4,000 Stud English Race Horses
Only Genuine English Jockeys.
Only French Race-Riders,
Racing Elephants.
Steeple and Hurdle Races.
Newmarket and Derby Horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

Who IL RespOnsible4

To the Editor Of TIE EVENING STAR:
"E. G.. B ;" in his article In THE STAR lately
anent the problem, ''Who Is responsible for the
examining In our public schools?" is undoubtedly
sound as to his facts as far as he goes, but stops
short Of the whole evidence. In addition to
those he enumerates there is another cause,
more potent perhaps, than all the rest, embodied
in the fact (Which must be patent to every intel
ligent mind Investigating the subject) that the
end and aim Of instruction to-day Is In the Sc
curing Of high percentages. With the draw backs
E.G.R instances this object cannot be reached
by the average teacher with the average school
without examining, and conscious that her pro-
fessional value is guaged by this standard, (all
reservations Of the higher powers to the con-
trary notwithstanding she faithfully and per-
ssveringly Grams from september until June
Here again the TRUSTEES will aver, 'The super
intendent emphatically and pefsistently reminds
the teachers that high percentage Is not the
end and aim Of their work." Good! Then
what means that formidable bulletin boardin the
main hall OF our representative school build
Ing. Whereon Is annually placarded the rank Of
each school In the city attained in the spelling
contests, as shown by figures! And, further, II
this is not the standard why the annual Re-
port In which Is faithfully chronicled the stand
Ing OF each teacher In the corps, as Indicated by
the percentage reached by the school at the June
examination The truth Is there is no consist
up with one hand to the gaze Of an approving
public the legend, "Death to high percentage!H
at the same time with the other pointing out to
the band of patient tOilers behind them that
soothing bulletin and that hope-inspiring AN
nual Report" ]. Il. n.
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Can,t Get Rid OF ,En,.

Can't aset Kid OF EN-
From the Detroit Free Press.
A Woodward avenue business man, who had
been greatly annoyed by children calling and
asking for cards, hung up sign in the store
reading: eve have no cards to give away" It
wasn't two hours before little girl came in and
said:
please mister. how many cards will you sell
me for nickel?"
Then the man tore down the card and replaced
it by one reading: mo cards here" This was
bluff for three or four children. but one soon
dropped in who read the sign and inquired:
81 suppose you keep 'em all down at the other
store, don'tsyOuvh
Some onefhen suggested that the word sshere'
be rubbed out to make the sign cover the whole
case. This was done yesterday and it wasn't
ten minutes before a man turned in from the
street and said: 4
''Well that's sensible"
''What's that's
''Why. eating married without making a
great row oyer it,, l see you didn't send out
any cards, and l admire your Judgment. Marry
q widow, did yOuS"
The sign was at once pulled down. and the
beleaguered man began work on one reading :
"Inquire Next Door" He thinks that will hit
the case plumb center. but it won't be two
out:
III this store fs'to rent what's the use of m
quiring next door? What's the price. and what
repairs will, the landlord make 2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

trained horses on the public highway, therefore.
may expect them to be frightened not only at
BICYCLES, but at any unfamiliar object that pre-
sents itself. In ride OF seven miles outside
the city limits, few evenings since, made 1t a
point to notice cases of fright. with the follow
Ing results:-At peafOwl in the roadway four
horses showed considerable fright, chow many
more after passed will not attempt to say;
at mud-puddle", one horse SHE'D at q dog
that had been following "fast team" another
horse sprang to the side OF the road as the an
lma darted under his nose; another horse and
driver seemed to be having misunderstanding.
bnt was too far In the rear to ascertain the
cause OF the trouble; and q single horse was
heightened at the bicycle. heard no one curse
the peafowl, threaten to kill the dog land all
dogs). or find fault with the District Commits
sioners for not filling up the puddle and in
TINS instance the last-named gentleman had
notnlng TO say against the bicycle. But during
the same evening another driver, who came up
behind the writer at break neck speed, and
whose horse showed no fright whatever was
exceedingly uncompiimentary in his remarks,
accompanying them with threats-made to q
third person-to "splt open" something or
somebody in a not far remote future.
1t is this class of men that I would remind
what they know already-that public highways
are built and maintained, not for the use Of q
few horse owners who may wish to employ them
the tohole public And regarding the splitting open
threat-whch, translated into polite English,
means to purpOsely drive an unreasoning but
powerful animal, attached to a vehicle, upon q
man lawfully and quietly propeling another We
hicle. with the possibility of manning him for
life three times out Of five)-the suggestion will
be passed over with this simple comment: That
the laws regulating such aggravated cases of
assault" are too clearly defined to admit Of any
argument; and that, morally, there can be no
more cowardly and contemplate action, unless
1t is striking man in the dark Further, men
whose prejudices carry them 40 far, are danger
GUS members of any community. and bicycle
clubs and riders should secure their names and
preserve them for future reference.
The gentlemen Of the bicycle offer no threats;
they only ask to belet alone in the peaceabe en-
joyment of their rights. but when those rights
are infringed upon they have the same recourse
to the law enjoyed by other citizens, and
when rider, who Obeys the road rules and acts
as gentleman. is wllfully thrown and injured
by the action Of another man. there is not q
court in the land but will sustain him in his
rights, and case after case can be cited in Eng
Land and in our own country which have been so
decided
AS closing comment on this prejudice, will
say that in civilized Europe, generally, bicyclers
are let alone, but that in southern Italy, where
a large proportion of the population are either
bandits or beggars, man on wheel sometimes
fares roughly. c. RID.
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Tho Children's Country Home.

10 the Editor OF IKE EVENING STAR.
We are very grateful for the money thus far
sent through the generous columns Of The STAR
for the Children's Country Heme. This sensi-
BILE charity must appeal to all kind hearts, and
80 we expect to receive liberal help from those
In our city who are able and willing to give feeble
wasted and sickly children breath Of sweet,
fresh country air during the sweltering months
of summer. The CLONE" has been rented, and is
now being repaired. 1t is out beyond Pierces
mill, and beautifully situated. How the wan
and wistful BARNS can romp and run, roll in the
clover. swing under the big trees, drink sweet
heaven it will be for them. How the poison in
their blood will have to give place to whole
some, clean. pure life. The color will come back
to their faded cheeks, and they will love God for
His goodness In spreading out the fields, and in
allowing them just wee taste Of their green
freshness
Last week two good. kind "sisters" came down
from Baltimore to look at the work and to decide
whether or no they would assume charge over
It. They belong to the Episcopal Parish OF Mt.
calvary In Baltimore, and are of the "Al Saints
order In London. They have had large expert
ence In nursing the sick and intraining child
rem. They do not work for money, but for
Chrlst's sake and for His little ones. You could
not help loving them, they are 80 gentle and
generous, and sensible and holy. The young
iouico OIOVc tuclu OuC 10 Cne nome, ana they
carefully inspected it, and made practical sug-
gestions about It's arrangement and adaptation
for the summers work. They seemed to be
much pleased, and went back to Baltimore to re-
port their Impressions. How fortunate it will
be to have such careful and devoted women in
charge of such work, and how conscientiously
ana graciOusly they will nurse and watch over
the Children This work is purely unsectarian.
1t benefactors are Of all religions, and when ap-
plications for admission to it's charity are made,
the question as to sect, or denomination, or
church will not be asked. unless it be to kee;; d
record that will show how large and liberal and
absolutely untrammelled in this respect the
Home" must be. The rector Of st. Johns
Parish has been honored by being chosen presi-
dent of the Home, and many of the lady man
ayers are in this Parish, where. Of course, it
originated. But it must be distinctly understood
that 1t is not Parochial institution, and that it
does not at all look to or depend upon the
people of that church for its support. THE
EVENING STAR has kindly and noby given it a
large helping hand, and this feature is import
ant to be appreciated, as 1t would hardly endorse
or attempt to sustain purely sectarlan or indi-
Vldual venture. Another week, and we will tell
you more about the development of the charity.
T.
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Defect In the Ci.il Service lsuIo..

TO sno Iu1tVr Oh TIE EVENfNH StAR.
An editorial In THE STAR Of last Friday,
On the subject Of the civil service rules.
says ct is evident that the rules were drafted
with sincere purpose Of keeping politics out
OF the examinations. and that every require
ment, apparently, that could practically tend to
this end is specifically laid down." &c, DC.
This might have been the case If the law, as it
was passed by Congress, had been adhered to,
but the commissioners have taken it upon them
selves, whether lawfully OF not remains to be
seen, to say that vacancies in the positions of
CHIEF clerk. chief Of division, &C., DC, can be
hlled without competitive examinations; and, it
strikes me. that this means that all of the good
salaried places In the executive departments of
the government are to be filled by the political
wire-puliers of members of Congress and the
relatives and personal friends OF the heads of
the departments. Don't you think so?
INTERIOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

KILLED ON THE AIPA-A Berlin telegram In the
London Standard says" 1t Is reported from All.
Gothard tunnel, that . Berlin merchant Herr
Groh, who was on tour In the district deter.
mined few days ago to make the ascent Of the
against attempting so rash feat, as at this time
OF the year the mountain Is In the most dangerous
CONDITION Tor climbing. He Was not, however, to
be dissuaded, and set out on his foo,hardy exne-
dition. He had not been long On the mountain Be-
fore he appears to have lost his way. Next day
his ifeless body was found at the foot OF o preci-
pice over which he had fallen and been KILLED on
the spotn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16
Foreign Beer

Foreign Beefs
From an Exchanee.
Most Of the so-called foreign lager sold In this
country Is said to be made here. The demand
Is OF comparatively recent growth. A shrewd
importer, noting the success which attended
the importation Of English ales for draught con.
sumption, saw chance for German beer. BE
imported few barrels. They sold for three
times the price per glass Of native beer. He
sent for a larger cargo, and the importation
became . regular thing. Large brewers con
troll the bottling trade. When they found for
eign beer competing with their own they de-
supply 1t to the bother. Tho bother. In debt
and under contract to them, could not refnse
this. Then the American manufacture Of ssfor.
eign" lager beer began. This Manufacture Is
one Of the most closely guarded secrets Of the
brewing business. The compoundina and col.
ortng OF the beer are In the hands OF the pro-
prietors and few confidential employees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16
HOW GOULD BOUGHT TOW SCOTT
OUT,
Writing His Check For o., 400, 600 ON a
Moments Notice for the Texas Paci.
fic RailrOad.
From the PHILADELPHIA Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
In the interview with Mr.. Gould, which was
copied in the Press Of yesterday from the New
York World Mr.. Gould was made to say he
bought the Texas and Pacific road from Col.
Scott in 1873 or 1879 The facts in the case are
given a. follows by Philadelphia cognizant OF
all the circumstances:
Mr.. Gould had small interest in the Texas
and Pacific which he bought of COL Scott after
their interview In Switzerland, In 1879, and was
made director. When Col. Scott returned he
determined to build the road, and his idea was
to ask the government to guarantee q per
cent bond to raise the necessary funds. prOIni-
nent banker, then and now on Sd street. told
Col. Scott that II such q course were pursued
the newspapers would charge that he had
bought the bill through Congress. After de-
Scott determined not to ask Congress for a cent.
Work was Immediately begun on the road and
1t was determined to push 1t to completion A
number Of leading gentlemen, including MI.
Gould, were still interested in small way, and
means desired for the construction Of the road
were raised.
In April, 1881. Mr.. Gould, Mr.. Sage, General
Dodge and other New Workers arrived IN this
city to attend q meeting of the directors at the
once OF the company, which, 1t was supposed
would transact merely routine business. The
meeting was to take place at IL o'clock q. M.
and Mr.. Gould and Mr.. Sage came into Mr.
Scott's private Office in the Pennsylvania Rail-
road building for the purpose of having q pre-
limlnary talk on the future policy of the road
there being some points Of difference between
Messrs Gould and Scott. During the CONVERSE
ton the difference. which was amicable, rather
widened. and finally Col. Scott said positively
he could not agree to Mr.. GOulds policy and
that he would rather sell ont.
What viii you sell tori" asked Mr.. Gould.
Col. Scott promptly named his figures, and
Jay Gould wrote his check for o. 4OO, 600 and
became the pOssessOr of the control of the Texas
and Pacific railroad company
The gentlemen then went into the room
where the other directors were assembled and
the resignation of Col. Scott was rendered
This was the first notice to them that the sale
had taken place. The whole transaction did
not occupy one hour, and neither gentleman
had any previous idea that the sale would occur.
The incident Is forciSle Illustration of the
aptitude of Mr.. Gould and Col Scott for
promptly arranging weighty affairs Of business.
There was never time when Col. SCOTS mind
was clearer than on this famous day. though he
was physically very weak from the disease
which ended his lite q year later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

A SwINDLEn's LOVE AFrARs.-A romance
has come to the surface In connection with the
arrest of the alleged New Yorker, Dinsmore,
who has succeeded in swindllng Milwaukee
firms to the amount Of severa. thousand dollars.
He is q very handsome man, al. ut % and claims
that his New York relativesare ry aristocratic.
His appearance Indicates that he Is not an ordi-
nary swindler. He went to Milwaukee about
two months ago. and soon made the acaaaint-
ance of q very handsome lady, named Miss Dera
Lehman. The result was that he was shortly to
be married to the young lady. She il now al
most heartbroken over the unlocked for and ur-
happy outcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

GEORGE ELIOT used often to read ut the Rr;t.
ish Museum. Just after her death an American
lady, who is rather inclined to hero-worsnip. be-
thought herself OF way to find out something
new about the great novelist. She Intercepted
the woman IN charge Of the ladies' dressing
Eliot used to come here, did she not?" s'S6e
did, num-" "And you saw her YOURSELF" 81
did, num-" "Ohl how did she look and. sct9"
"Just like everybody else, mum. She gate me
her umbrella and gave her q check for II, and
she said Thank you, and went away, muir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16
How % Measure Feet.

In the English army shoe stores scrupulous
attention Is shown to shape and make in con-
formity with high surgical authority. The
inner line Of the boot is made straight, so thar
the great toe is not pushed forward. dude
fashion. A shoemaker usually measures his
customers foot when he is seated, and thus
fails to allow adequately for expansion. The
safe plan is TO stand up and have the outline
drawn on paper with pencil. The British
soldiers boots are made wide In the tread and
lOW-heeled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

JoHx +. ANDREW, whose father, q penniless
Maine boy, grew famous as the war governor of
Massachusetts,, will be married shortly to the
daughter Of the late Nathaniel Thayer, banker.
OF Boston. Miss Thayer's fortune is placed at
%, SOC, 600, though her grandfather was conn
try clergyman, a. poor as6 church mouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16
Dudes Diamond and Bone Button
From Frennds Daily, Now York

From Freunds Daily, New York.
l was standing in front Of the Hotel Bruins
wick this morning, converslng with several
members Of the coaching club, when the gentle
zephyrs blew q dude from around the corner.
As he turned his back on Us to look at the coach
clock we were struck with establishment to see
a large diamond button gllstening above his coat
collar and above his necktfe. Investigated the
subject" and found that the collar was really
buttoned with ''six for five cents" button and
the diamond was placed above the real ''tasteu-
err for effect. What next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16
The Mansard MOnstrOslty Proposed fol
the Smithsonian.


To the Editor of the EVENING STAR:
1t is stated by authority that ''mansard
roof is to be put on the east end Of the Smith
sonian building. Is there not public spirit
enough in the city to save our only beautiful
building from such Dissertation? If room is
wanted can it not be had in some other way?
Will not citizens express their mind? There
must be many to agree with K STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

The Augusta (Ga) ChyoaScs int,mates tina
the Rev. Father Ryan. the sontherr rost',,,, s
was reconstructed BY his regent visit to Boston Ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

The Opelousas QA.) Courier announces that a
lady In that vicinity who Ii seventy mine years
old ana has been married one year gave birth to
Q child recently.
The Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer make good
point when It suggests to the southern young
man who il proud OF his family that be should
try to do something to makehis family proud of
him.
Thcy are paying I cent bounty on sparrow
heads In Evansville, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-16

Gov. Ireland, Of Texas, Is very oens4olent,
bis election more than bis salary amounts TO.