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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-07-13

SCIT AGAINST FRED GRANT AND HIS MINING Con-.
PANY.-Suit has been brought by Eliphalet Nott
against the Los Nueve Minas de Santa Maria gold
and silver mining company, OF which Henry
Clems, Fred. Grant and John b. Alley are trustees.
1t Is claimed that the original owner OF the mine,
which is In Mexico, paid for IL less than $4,000,
but that the trustees gave him In part payment
stock whose face value was f24 800 875; that they
repurchased most or this stock from him for .
nominal sum ana put the stock on the market as
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The Civil Service Examination.
EIGHTY- EIGHT CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE Ex-
AHMED TO-DAY-THE CHARACTER OF THE APPLI-
CASTs, &C.
OF the ITO candidates notified to appear for
examination to-day, 50 presented themselves at
the rooms OF the civil service commission and the
scenes of yesterday were repeated. Several addi-
tiOnal names were this morning added to the local
board OF examiners, so that the board as now con-
stituted consists OF MeSSrs. SevellOn A. Brown,
State Department.; James r Young, Department
OF Justice; F. L. Campbell and Wm II. Webster,
Interior department.; E. w. Clarke and A. M. Jud-
son, Treasury department; Isaac c. Slater and w.
A. Knapp, Post ONCE department; and Oliver
w. LOngan, War department. The member
OF the board from the Navy department. has
not yet been designated. Messrs Webster, Clark
and LoDgan were detailed to take charge OF the
examination to-day. Judge ThOman, talking to
STAR reporter, spoke very highly OF the character
OF the candidates who had applied for exami.
nation, not only here, but in different parts of
the country. majority OF the candidates eX-
amined here yesterday and to-day give their resi-
denceS as the District of Columbia. Some Of them
already hold minor places In the departments, but
aspire to better positions. 1t will require some
days to ascertain the result OF the examinations
AS soon as his papers are passed upon the candl-
date will be notified by mali OF the standing he
has attained. Every one who was notified and
failed TO appear for examination, unless he has
some sufficient excuse, will have to make new
application In order to gain admission to the next
examination. To-day's proceedings closed the ex-
amlnat1onS Tor the present time.
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REFUSED ADMISSION To CHURCH IN REGAIA-
At New Haven. Conn, Wednesday, the Court OF
Hermann, Ancient Order OF Foresters, was refused
admission to s.. Mary's Romln Catholic church.
The order was tere for the purpose or attending
the funeral OF John c. Bernhart, and the members
refused to remove their regalia before entering th
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., S45O,9.4 is; Gust onlS s6ss 1916
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The stcan,ahip Niagara DurueA.

oe ahh fASSkS9kke tANkp
HAVANA. July H-An English steamer has fuse
arrived outside this harbof with the intelligenco
Cuba Mail steamship company. which left New
YORK on the 1th inst for this port, has been
destroyed by nre on the coast OF Florida. Her
pass ngers were all saved ana brought here by the
atove mentioned English steamer. The con-
signees here OF the Niagara have sent q tugboae
aud bring them TO this city,
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HQ FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN
IL BkiDGE-S Steam packet Excelsior will make her
regular trips TO above places ST NDAY WEDNESDkY
eHd FRIDAY. Leave High street and canal at 8 a m
Fare so cents round trip Fer charter apply at boat ar
lila 4th street northwest. mA-Sn,s
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Moore, the American consul at Calla0 died
Wednesday night OF yellow fever.
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THO IHE TRADE

III
Proposals invited by the undersigned for the mr.
chase Ia buiA of the stock and store fixtures in Mr.
ton, Il. e.. e
said stock consists ef Carpets. Oilcloths. Lnoleums
1af,angs. shade Cloths, hugs, Lace and other Cur.
uiIas op9oiser1ns TRIMMINGS, &c. SC, &c.
VIII also be received for the purchase Of
The purchaser Of the store fixtures viii have the priv
besS OF renting the store.
REGINALD FENDALI.
Assignee Of VIM. 8. Mitchell
Washington. DC, July 10, 1883. ;yfooSt
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OVER THOUSAND PosTMAsTERs MONTH";
Since the first day OF January Of the present year
the number OF postmasteTs commissioned by the
Post Ofce department has averaged 1,16O per
month"; large increase over any previous year.
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JAPANEsE SCROLLS. FANS. ETC.
and Decorative Hctpres J. Jay Gor,d AL 9th n mh2
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CABINET OFFICERs AT LONG BRANCII.-Secretary
OF War Lincoln returned to Long Branch, N. j.,
from B.bylon. Long Island, last night, and Is the
guest OF John McGnnis.jr, at his ElberOn cottage.
Attorney General Brewster Is also at the Branch,
and Secretaries Frelinghuysen ana Chandler are
expected to-day as the Guests OF Gen. Grant
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CAPT. c. c. ADAMS, special agent OF the Treasury
department, in the customs service is to be trans
ferred from New York, where he has been sta
toned for long time, to Philadelphia.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1883-03-01

The farners are talking of trying
to raise a fine crop Of everything this
season.
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and was thrown off tue track by a
large slip in the ropd. lie sent a
telegram for Albert and his mare,
and he came and pulled him on the
track again, when he rang his bell
and started eff, arriving at home at
$40 i. IN.
Mr.. Epling has built a fne crib on
his premises, which adds much to the
appearance Of the place. There are
two nice things about it; one is, the
roof is slsnted ere way; the other is,
his new patent door. We love ts'see
enterprisiug Ien in our neighbsr-
hood, tearing down the old hxings
and putting Hp new ones, because the
people arc growing weaker and wiser.
RoUsTER.
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Where are three or four young mt,

There are three or four young mes
on this creek who have been courtine
for the past four or five years, anu
have not married yet. If you arc
inclined to business, boys, pop tAs
question at once, and no longer teri
the patience Of the girls.
The church on this creek has gene
down. There has been no meeting
of any kind since last Fall. Ther
are those who profess to be christians
who are endowed with talent, bat
they are making little use Of it to-
ward keeping up the church. We
believe they are eondemning their
own souls more than these who
do not profess to be christians. If
you are christians, let your light 50
shine that those who may be in The
dark may see their way. NICK
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N'lIsa.

II is not often we notice q theatri
cal company after the performance:
for the reason there are so few travel
ing companies that deserve notice.
But the "M'iss" combination de
serves everything good that can be
said of it. Owing to the sickness vs.
were unable to attend but the unani-
NOUS expression Of satisfaction from
all who were there, induces US II
make this notice for the benefit Vi
this frst-class company. One of thv
best enconiums We heard was from Il
young lady who said, 81 could havr
sat all througha a second performance
the same night. From another party
'Lotta couldn't have performed
Miss better" From third, "Thc
whole support was excellent" and
still another, Every actor was good.
and just the person for the parts.
Cory Ta.) Telegraph, Oct. 16.
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the Ray farm by washing away corr,
fodder and fences.
Millard is locking very thin, and
his neck is lS inches long.
We understand James Meadows
and WA. Arthur have rented Nr.
Hunters farm.
Charley Stephenson has quit butch
ering. He reports cattle too scarce
to keep supply ON hand.
Our school is being carried ON
nicely at the Patton school house,
and has a large attendance.
Mr.. Patton is making more money
than any mau in this section. The
wetter the weather the mere corn he
grinds.
Mr.. Patten has rented the Widow
Kellers farm, aud says ne will have
corn TO grind this year if ground viii
fetch it.
Mrs. Ann Stephenson, tho wife of
jos. Stephenson, has beer lying very
i'll for the last few days, but is new
convalescing.
Dir. Chsttison is lying very loS with
consumption, and is not expected 20
live. He is a good man, and veil
liked by all who know HIN.
Mr.. Fields is very attentive to the
sick. That'sright, Mr.. Fields; when
such things occur every weight she'd
be laid aside, for we all must die
sooner or later.
We noticed George Crump passing
cut the road, the other day, hunting
cattle, so he said. George hunts the
cattle, and the old maE comes and
does the trading now.
Mis-, Emily Ray is lying sick at
her home on Four Pole. May she
soon recover from her illness. She
is growing old and feeble, ard bas
been great help in her neighhor-
hood.
We have often heard Of corn sell
ing cheap, but the cheapest corn we
ever heard of sold was some that
Etna Stephenson sold the other day.
It vas nicsly cribbed and sold fer
375 cents, aa6 at the tims II was
worth 60 cents at the mill.
Dsck left Albert's, en- ais engine,
last Monday merEing at 6 o'clock,
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Davis Greek EtelnS.
The roads are quite muddy.

The roads are quite muddy.
The weather continues rainy, with
sudden changes.
! Henry Stephens is mskiAg prepsr-
ations to build on his facm Oh this
creek.
The health on this creek isn't very
good at present. Bad cslds and
coughs seem to be- the complaint.
Reynolds Workman is making
preparations TO move to -Four Pole
near the head OF the grapevine fork,
where the owls never cease to ery.
The farmars are net sll done gath
ering corn vet, but Notwithstanding
this, we see that some Of them have
commenced plOwinS for another crop.
Dillon and Thornburg were busily
engaged, during tae high water, in
getting their timber out OF the creek,
which was splendid time fer the
business.
George Blankinship has a severe
bealing on bis hand. lie said he
wished it was On some one else's hand
or in . We would say 10 him,
be 10 Job of old, and bear your af
fiictiOns with patience
Cort, the other day, ct did take,
and from the kitchen q plank did
take for MS baby cradle to make;
his house being small and tie cradle
So long and wide that it takes up oEe
whole side. He made the rockers
both broad and vide, ssd nailed them
to ths sides.
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Items rrom the Waves of 4 role.

The farners are talking of trying
to raise a fine crop Of everything this
season.
Shelf says if you want ysur work
done quick and good, he is the man
TO knock it out.
ThorRtoH says he has a piece Of
new ground that will bring potatoes
as big as dog heads. Good ground,
that.
jerks says he thinks he is about as
good a man as dad. and that the old
man will be mistaken about working
him this season.
jim has traded off his believing
hsrse for dog cart, and intends to
draw it himself aud save horse feed.
Good idea, Jim.
The roads are in a very bad cOndi-
tiOn at present, and likely to remain
so for some time. In places, they
are nearly impossible.
Noah SAYS he is not very able to
work, but intends to carry it on all
the same. His principal crop will be
black-eyed peas, as it suits his soil
the best
Cassius returned from the Sulphur
Springs in excellent health and fine
spirits, and rented Jas. Carter's large
clover-feld for two,Gtths, and expects
TO show the people how to raise corn
and pumpkins.
We see that the long-haired man
has been shorn % his locks, and it
adds greatly to his beSuty. Let all
mothers and wives profit by this, aud
we will have q different looking set
Of fellows in q short time.
We suppose that John hiss been
doing pretty fair business in eggs
for the past week, as there has been
q great many carried BY here, AID as
the roads are in bad condition, we
think they would hardly 60 ANY fur
ther.
One OF THE BOYS.
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Il young man concluded to light
thc wood of the lookup last Friday
night, and then tried to put it oct by
rising a cry Of fire and scoopiRg ashe,
with bis hands at a lively rate. A.
sistsncs soon arrived, and the famee
speedily queneAsd With but it'll,
damage.
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sey- Editorial notires f8 cents per line for
e,~h insertion, but special rates 90 regular
.tve-ti>C~s.
r-4- Marriage and Death Notices free;
tbitaarics iiee cpUt~ per line.
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Huntington Lodge Directory

EuuiIngtOn Lodge No. 53. +. Il
2. Pc. meots ia La.lancs Hall, corner oth
-.r,ct and Third Avenue, the first and third
lnf.ays Of each month 10 - O'Clock p. N.
GEORGE CULLEN, w. NJ.
=. " MCCULLOUOH, Scc'y.
SgratiugtOn Lodge No. 81. I. O..
g. O.. meets every Thursday evening, ~
iz.lie, & Johuston's building. corner 'Vth
-.,., ana Third Avenue. st : = o'clock
san GIDEON, N. q.
U.F. WALLACE, Sec'y.
e'a5esl ERcamPment No. %, l.
a. 90. -. meets iu Odd Fellows Hall on the
G-.t and thirl Gaesday evenings Of each
s.en.a at - O'clvck
GEO. CULLEN, q. P.
w. WALLACE. Scribe.
t.vs,.s,es, G.otlgr 80. -, I -. o. T..
.,Pr,. every Tuesday evening IN their nan
t..Uer .t sriusc aud Count streets, Guyau-
e. .ttr. 40 o'clock.
IHOo. MOSSGR0FE. g. y. q.
E pnouhI9oE, jr.; &ec. oee'y.
Ut.tsesor Lodge No. $50. IA. of
g 81. urei. ia Masonic HAL, corner 2s lhird
Afsru- uG S,h street. the seco1I 1nd fourth
E.sdl,s in each m0nth.
"a. 3. WILSON, Dictator.
EtEx roore. Reporter.
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Edward, what is the attraction at
Arthur's.
Health is bad in this ssetios. Bsd
colds are numerous.
High water did s0ns damage on
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ONE OF THE BOYS.
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Shelf says if YOU want ySur work
done quick and good, he is the man
to knock it out.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27
The Jury yvent ~s,s.nmycrat1o- :

A pretty good story is told upon the authority of one of the Postofflce Department Inspectors who was sent to North Carolina to attend to the prosecution of man who hal riAed the United States malls. While the Inspector was waiting for his case to be called he sat in the court room. A jury filed into the court room, and the Inspector observed that it was composed of seven white and five colored men.
 "Gentlemen of the jury, have you agreed upon a verdict?" asked the Clerk in that solemn manner which pertains 10 the Court Clerks
 ::We am, sir, responaea an old gray headed negro man, who had been foreman of the jury, either oul of sport or because of his white head.
 "What is your verdict2" asked the Clerk.
 "Why, Jedge," said the colored foreman, looking up 10 the court, de jury am gone 'Dimmycratic ''- Washington iStar.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

THE HERALD is favored with circular from the managers of the great Centennial Cotton Exposition to be held Tn New Orleans one year hence and winch is expected to run five or six months. The Exposition, as the name indicates, is ln honor of the centennial anniversary of cotton exportation from the United ates, and will be devoted to the following exhibits: A yriculture II orticulture; Raw and Manufactured Products of Ores, Minerals and Woods; Furni- ture and Accessories; Textile Fab = rics, Clothing. and Accessories; the Industrial Arts; Alimentary Prod- uets; Filtration and Instruction Works of Art; anl piscicuIture. Nc rent will be charged either foreign or home exhibitors, but the latter will be charged a suitable entrance fee. MT. Samuel Mullen is se,:reta- ry, to whom communications should be addressed.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

THE Mohave Miner is dissatisfied with the "Resources of Arizona" a4d complains that it's county has not been treated fairly in that work. We hardly think it would tend to advan- ce the interest Of that county if prominence was given the many abandoned mines and idle mills that are found in many of it's districts. We think the compiler of the "Re- sources" has shown tact and judge> ment in not calling public attention to the repeated failures which have marked the history of miping in Mohave. For this he deserves tho thanks of the people of that region As to the charge that he has neglec
 ted the farming interests of Mohavt county, the least sad about it the better. There is water enough 1T the Sandy to irrigate one ranch Mr Hamilton has done justice to Moh
 ave as he has to every portion of tn, territory, and the people are wei
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27
Russian and ssernnan Proverbs.

Some quite Russian proverbs. Roguely is the last of trades. Every fox praises his own tail. An old friend ls worth two new ones.
 When fish are rare even a crab is a fish.
 Every little frog is great in his own bog.
 Trust in Cod, but do not stumble yolrself
 Money is not God, but it shows great mercy.
 If God don't foresake us the pigs will not take us.
 The deeper you hidc any thing the sooner you find it.
 Be not praised for your ancestors, but for your virtues.
 Never take crooked path when you see a strait one.
 Disease comes in by hundred weights and goes out by onnces' Fear not the threats of the great, but rather the tears of the poor.
 A sweaty palm is more honorable than ringed finger.
 A fathers blessings cannot be drowned h water BOT consumed by fire. With God. even across the sea without him not even to the thrase> hold.
 The poor must dance as the rich whistle.
 He who lets himself be saddled must draw.
 He who wishes every thing ac- quires' thing.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

MR. JAMES STEWART. the we'll known superintendent of Gilmer $ sau'sbay's line of stages, returned from a trip to the Qmljotoas via -Maricopa, directly across the coua- try He found natural road bed all the way to Maricopa, which can be opened up with very little expense, and the distanc. is less than from Tucson. Oar valley should at once lend hand in putting road through, as tue Qaijotoas will be one of our markets, and an impor- tant one when fully opened up. To get road through from Maricopa requires little more than to clean O f the brush, which should be done soon.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

TnAvELEEs are dropping in daily now to take look at our valley and consider the prospects for q home among us. Others are here to exe anime our surrounding mines and determine as nearly as may be their promises for an investment sufficient 10 develop them aad bring their treasure to the light. In both these respects our county offers unparal- lelcd inducements. No more pro- mising and beautiful homes can be found or made anywhere. The min eral of our surrounding mountains is awaiting the hand of enterpr-:4e and pluck 10 prove their great wealth
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

Herr Buthing, of Berlin. has com- pleted the model of one of the gi- gantic figures which are to adorn the niches in the new masonic hall, Royal York" It will symbolize the name of the lodge, "Truth Tri- umphant," and will consist of a winged female figure, seated on rock, partly clad in chain armor, her left hand pointing upwald to the source of truth and her right hand braudishing flaming sword against three~headed dragon.
 White ants in the old state house in Boston are causing considerable alarm. The little pests have attack- ed the woodca girders and eaten their way so far into them that it is believed that the house is in danger of tumbling over.
 A vessel which arrived in New Bedford, recently, brought an eagle which alighted on the mast head when the vessel was 1,50o miles from land.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27
A JOLLY TIME.

PARIS, Dec. 10.--'Sarah Barnum," satirical biography of Sarah Bern hardt by her former friend, Marie ColombIer, has caused duel bet ween two friends of the woman, and a scandalous encounter between the actress and the author. Sarah Bern hardt, is incensed at being described as "She Barnum," and asked the police to siege the book The police replied that she must seek redress in civil tribunal. Sarah Bernhardt, with her son, proceeded on Sunday to Colombier's residence and struck her in the face with q riding whip Colombier fled, pursued by Sarah Bernhardt, who smashed everything in her way. Meanwhile the friends of the women indulged Tn a free fl glft in another part of the house :. Itis stated that the affair will lead to a number of duels.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

A touching incident growing out of the Bis5ce horror occurred at Los Angeles last Saturday morning. A lady, greatly agitatcd, enierel the
 Times ..flice, accompanied by T tle child, and tremulnusly asked 10 be shown the teleeraphic account of the Bisbee robb " and killing
 \ copy WIS shown her, and anxious
 " red the dispatch. As her eyes saw the name of Tappenier she ! broke ont in a torrent of tears and lamentations and it was some time before her comp0sure could be re> stored sufficiently to learn the cause of her tears. It appears that J c. Tappenier was her son, and hearing the report of his killing had hastcned tc the office only to find the sad repOri a reality. and Jhe main support of herself and five lit
 tie children gone never to return. h order to make doubly sure, and in the hope that there was some mis- take, dispatch was sent to Bisbee. but the answer received confirmed the sad news .-BsnsoR Herdld.
 What man who has a wife, sister, mother or daughter, can read the above and not feel that hanging is too good for such musdsrous assas- sins as those who so ru thlessly and causelessly and in cold blood plunge the innocent and helpless into so much misery It makes the blood boil and the. laws delay seems mockery of justice.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

~THE HERALD acknowledges the receipt of the Third Annual Report of the California State Mineralogist, most interesting work which we hope to see duplicate by the Terri tory of Arizona at an early dly. Our next legislation should make some provisions for a Board of Mineralogy and Mining.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

THE Star says that M ". Hay ward, of the Citizen, will not return to Tucson. The Citisen seems to have about as many changes as the Tombstone papers. except ethat it is always substantially Republican.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27
NEW sERIEs-vOL X. NO ?.

satisfied with his work But, per haps the Miner man owns some coy~ ote holes which Mir Hamilton neg~ lecied to magnify into 'rhe biggest thing on the coast" and hence the kicking -Epitaph
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

WILLARD the genius an3 president of She Northern Pacific railroad has come to griei. Ills cnemies were too many for him and he has lost control and steps down and out. Ills successor is not named.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-12-27

SUNDAY the 29rd instant will be the centennial anniversary of the re signation of General Washington from the command of the army which he handled so long and well. The day will be celebrated on Moa- Ldav.