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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
TO the PUBLIC.

HAVING reliuquished engagements abroad
IL which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, l will devote
my time lon tine future 20 work at home, and
Offer my service, to the public as Contractor
and Builder. There many evidences otmy
ability to design and construct houses m the
best STYLES and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere. and the past few years have Civ
EN- mccxpericnces In house-buiiding that are
vaiuab To myself and 10 persons whomay om-
ploy mc win cndeayor, IN all work entrust-
el t0 mc tQ render entire satisfaction,
j. g. HOLMES,
JanmrvlS lsS3 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06

GIVE the new Summer bssrdsr what
ever he wants, says an experienced ooustry
shark, land you will get his money. He
will eat cucumbers and milk, and green
apples, and honey, and pickles. and tAea he
will send for tho doctor and go wishout eat
ing for week, while all the tiue bis board
bill is going on"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
Professional Cards.


C4i-ls,t,rs, Jt7rs9e cam'g Hs' lirg'''''
VIII nra-.ic, in the Courts of thisCoun;y and
che adjoining Counties. v-
Oficc next door to rheresiience oi Nr-, W. .,
HawS,. and inearly opposite the carter ii'''se'
November 2i l,17
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
JAMES w. Butt,
CHARLESTOWH.W VA,
DEALER IN
GlllIIG and HIAlIbG Stoves.
AND MANUFACTURER OF
All KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE
Roofing and SpOutinG
4 SPECIALITY.

TVHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his saleSroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with anv, embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl, which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides a large number Of
Others With each Stove there arc given Fifty
Pieces. exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful housekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are side, Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water-Backs and Warming Closets Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed My supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in Charles
town and includes handsomely omamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots. Soup Ice and Cream Ladies,
&c. with all the usual variety of Tin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds, Prices always mod
crate Price of stoves from SD III.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed. -
JAMES w BUTT.
April 2G. 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
When You visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE
Pean'd igeaae, Cor Scrcpth street,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
TERMS 8 PER DAY.

rNHE projectors of this House the oldest
L established Hotel i'm Washington. desire to
clll the attention of their patrons and the pub
iic Co the fact that the Hotel is aud has been
the headquarters ior West NirginianS for over
haifa century. The " American is centrally
located in the business portion of the city. and
within q short distance of all Public Buildings.
Churches. aud places Of Amusement.
DUFFY & LEANNARDA.
November %. lsS3-iy Proprietors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06

y GW GOOQS.
7 AN now I'm receipt of my fall supply of
1 General Merchandise and Will be pleased TO
supply my friends and thcpubhc generally.
COTTON FLANNELS.
ID ED. Brown. Slate, Fancy Figured, Bleach
II "a and Unblcachcd Canton Flannels OF
al. Grades
WOOLEN GOODS.
NANCY CASSIMERS Domestic ditto. Fulled
a Cloth. Wooden shirts &c, for mems wear.
DLE. &Cl.' Ladies' cloth and other Woolens
- for dr,s>e, fine and medium White tlan-
r.ls Heavy shaker FiJuncs, aud Fancy ditto,
u.l.r Homemade Grey, Gnc SaNony Steel
Grew and Domestic ditto Ladies Vests.
WOODEN WARE
NEVuITE OAK Hamper Baskets, Buckets,
w Tubs, Baskets. Wash Boards, Brooms, &c
CROCkERI.
.nUEENsWARE Glassware, Lamps Maioli-
~ r1 Ware For Sale by.
GEO ". f. kEARSLEN.
Oct 2S lS,3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
THE "0LD FAMILY GROCERY"
ALIVE AGAIN!

HAVING purchased the Store and Stock Of
Ill Mr. Warren Eby will continue the same
line of business at his old stand. | offer fine
assortmeutO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK
The West End Still Alive
JHAVE \ MAMMOTH ICE CHEST, which
l. weighs 100 pounds, and can furnish
l. u T. - II NJ T. a n =.

l. weighs 100 pounds, and can furnish
FIR r. > III VI l. A Il >,
at all hours, cold, sweet, nice and clean.
Salt Meats ofall kinds,-Siced Ham in guam
titles To suit purchasers; Ham Sausage, Dried
Beef and No. Lard constantly OH hand.
A line of Groceries, consisting of MolasseS,
Teas. Coilees Meal and the following brands of
Flour Kablcs Patent Roller Process and Rem
nerS Best Family Flour
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP, CTS. y CAKE.
\ large stock of Dried and Canned Goods ON
hand among others the following articles :
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and Pruner, Can,
ned Corn. Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, Apples and
Peaches. i fine line of Domestic and Foreign
Candies.
Mackerel and Potomac Herring 10y the doz
kit, half barrel and barrel,
Cigars and Tobacco.
A full line Of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywherein the Corporation
free of charge, by Master Tommic Ryan. Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage hope by fair dealing TO merit con-
tinuance of the same.
June - lSSl w. :. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06

Chsrisa.a. J-,-s.s coaD'y, li,9 l1fya~'
\yilI ,,rs.,ioe in Ioi'rrson and adjoining Coun-
lies. Prompt attention to Collection II Claims.
rn-Olire in Gibson Law Building m todrt-
House yard
February 21 ls79-y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
HOGE & HALDEMAdI

Evans Building. il2o New York Avcnne'
WASHINGTON. D. e.
rt. urle-si-ncd have formed d partnership
r- -t. r-l-tira of Law before the supreme
O.l-. ofthe United States the Court oi laiios'
... ~rr-eme Court Cf tuc District % l4lAh'ol''
.rI tho Executive Departments.
Immediate attention wil ocelNcu l' '''' -''''
JOIN BLAIR HOGE,
5. HALDENAN.
T.-..l..-.f D. l--l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
10000 EmUelOpes.
Fine Box Papers

always oh hand and at prices to suit.
Nice Note Paper 3, 8, 10 and l5c per quir
Tissue Paper i'm all colors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-06
BLANK BOOKS

of all kinds-Ledgers, Day Books, Record
Books Pocket Books
Purses Autograph and Photograph Albums.
The Government Writing -undoubted-
ly the best in Markct-in Halt Pint, Pint and
Quart Bottles. Try it.
La Pages Liquid Glue recommended by all
who have used it, 15and % cents per bottle.
Mucilage, States, sc,
Tobacco. Segars, Snuff s,-best brands, and
Smokers Goods generally.
January 4, 1854. Il. ). LEISENRING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

or OUR
SUCCESSFUL SALE
UNLAUNDRIED DRESS SHIRTS



FOR SO CENTS.
We open to-day Sc dozen Of our now famous Unlaun-
dried Shirts with reinforced body and linen bosom
FOR 50 CENTS
good Unlaundrid shirt. made from strong. servicea
PIE cotton Rim creed double stitched front alinen
BOSOM, thoroughly well made.
FOR 81 CENTS
An excellent Unlaundlied Shirt made from Wamsutta
ton me az nf boom feed seams threnghout
FOR IS CkNTs
ine Cnlaundried hirt EighInie shaped bosom. feed
bands we'll Tfnea yoke ns ens and neck
FOR IS CENTS
superior Unaundri d Drss Shirt sectional yoke re-
oahus ieiied seams tn oughout. 300 linen BOSOM
FOR IS CENTS
Our standard Unlaundriel shirt ighmie shape bosom
nse from the pest muslin 200 linen BOSOM feled
FOR slOO
he very best Unaundried Shirt that can be produced
from Gtsa hSonRsIe mu.in 2loo linen bosom
felled donb stitched throughout onal yoke
ssa pfr,,sty tt;ns Haynf sold this shirt for five
ser that will prove this hirt 10 be as
well ma e az perfect fttin as good mater in every
can Produce do not what price may be asked or
pali.
MEMS CAMBRIA ss q AAdu DRESS SHIRTS FOR
, A fine Cambria Dress Sh TT made from the finest
lin bosom AMI bands lined with Bntehr Se1i 2iVo
open front reinforced body g-seted double stitched
from Ia 1871. '' '-~e''
MEMS ALLLINEN DRESS SHIRTS FOR s1.so.
weight linen. expressly for summer wear open front.
reinfor, ed body gusseted thoroughly well made an
guaranteed o. s4le ' Nv
ONLY $3.50 EACH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

You REMEMBER
DON'T you. THAT LAST SUMNER AND THE SUM-
MER BEL ORE sEPTE MBER WAS THE HOT MONTH
OF THE SUMNER SEASON. 1T WAS AN OLD BE-
LIEF CHAT IS IN THE CLOTHING TRADED THAT
WHEN THE FOURTH OF JULY WAS OVER, ABOUT
THE BEST THING TO DO WAS TO CALMLY WAIT
FOR THE SUMMER TO PASS. SEPTEMBER WAS
CONSIDERED FALL MONTH. AS IT IS NOW GEN
ERALLY THE HOT MONTH THE QUESTION MUST
OCCUR TO YOU WHETHER YOU HAVE CLOTHES
ENOUGH TO SEE You THROUGH. IF YOU WILL
KINDLY LOOK YOUR WARDROBE OVER. AND
CONE TO Us TO REPLETE IT. WE ARE PREPARED
TO GIVE YOU THE BUTTERED SIDE OF THE
PARsNIP BY WAVING ALL PROFITS, AND IN
SSu o daT &c loss IN THE PRICES WE
= IlE S0MaiU IfY WHO Buy 4 PAIR Of TnoM.
ME "a ItE w hA9 al EHL WAC DEPART MENT
WIZ IL 50 1o Up "a AZ Il Tk anG6s
T Iht la hAT T ABE EstEc1ALLY GHoICE lHEY
CHARGE "a OUR FRiGs now IS Sc co Pen PAIR.
Then lSfo TIE NV 1 SuIIpis thAN oAh81iN'
G hSG III " 1Ay HT MS Il T3
VI, hELc0ME 10 AT IHE LOWEST TIGURLs YOU
ZIG and 3l3 SEVENTH STREET. au6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

Secretary Chandler visited Portsmouth, n. H..
'>ofncially," and headed big naval display.
yesterday tAe Town went democratic for the hrs,
time In years. IL l. due TO the Secretary however.
70 say that he LETT before the election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

Democratic conventions 10 nominate candidates
Tor Congress viii be held In all the districts of
Maryland to-day. The Maryland democrats do not
seem 10 De worried about te' result IN the presl-
Genital election, but they think IL the part OF cru
dence 10 hook after their fences IL The congress-
ioaal districts The Indications are that Fr-!ertc
D. Nelson OF Frederick, Will receive the nomination
IN the adJO!Iias sixth Congressional district, now
represented by Louis E McComa :. republican In
the last Congressional election McCoGas received
1j120 votes, against I44iO votes Tor .iJntgoInery
Flair, democrat The only other congressional
district IL Maryland carried b. the republicans was
the nfth, ia which they elected Hort b. Rolton by
$50 ma Jority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
ABOUT TRowsERs.

ABOUT IRowsERs.
The entire stock of fancy CASHMERE PANTALOONS
has been REDUCED IN PRICE with one exec pton
This exception comprises two lots of the same goods
but different coorlngs. The pautsloons of these two
lots made to be sold for S. and they sold
readily than other style there has been occasion
for further remark. pantaloons of the same
material i'll Phil adephia recent offered at retail for S3
with but few kers AS these made to be sold for
$3.50 the reduction in price not of much conse-
quence. As have said, mine Sold. and still sell. adily
for s. and wondermcnt is sati fed by the statement
that mine were made to fit livery man who has tried
pair has bought
These were cut and made here by custom hands, and
America can produce 10 better fits.
All the other qua es however have been reduced in
price.
My own make, 50 trowsers. reduced to 81, and al O.
and ST trousers, my own make, reduced to S.
Hetvy reductions in other grades. not my own manu-
facture for exsmp e-S5 pantaloons down to %.
The range then is
s. IS and 81.
The great objective point is
FIVE DOLLARS
for handsome trowsers
H ENN ING,
CLOT THEIR
aus 40 SEVENTH STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

Henry Ward Beecher 4. rev quoted as exercising
The opinion That Cleveland as well as Blaine is not
morally clean enough 20 gst his support. Wei, it
won't make mich difference anyway. Mr. Beech
ers endorsement Q. thc morality OF a candidate
VIII have no great weiyht WIKI the American voter
The reunion OF army chapIains OF Ocean Grove
adjourned yesterday II lx said that the tales told
al this meeting Of The terrible dspriyatols expert
enced during The war account OF the scarcity OF
Seiiow-iegyed chickens were such as 10 move the
stoutest heart TO tears OF sympathy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
FOR SALE-HOUSES.


Foa .ALf-TNo., TORY TKAME, sEy ROOMS,
49, 49,. sasss 4 ''f LE II t ,.s6
+ sise.asS iecs..d Northwest: ihi. So1se was bull;
for u. swn:rs r:aa:1c. l. Of superior fnsh and de-
IN excellent oppYrtnry e snrs elessni home If
st S;.. ss & 81. as lot same Ss
EOR sALE-A NICE TENDON, MoDERN IN
proved f,s,s Brick; centrally located Also neat
w.:t :a cheap ADDE'S HONE Star Once " ASH
i Hoops. with beautiful Bui dinc Lot adjoining
siS a :sssss noS.ssast alter On M Tue sass
E,oR sALR-sPECrsL BARGAIN-FoR $4,000; $50
y cash. balance vsry easy; PRETTY nine-room trick
:sS:. iowa oTce bb nnS SIfsf So az
ZOE sALI-A FoUkTEEN PR CENT INyEsT-
f. FL. = h: :: ss3 each on terms
EtRfoED So . ,Os aoTaSs. "
FoR sALE-A NEW TEN-RooM HOUSE N TN
Il nerthwset section, Queen Anne style and anisaed
anie Il s sss S ysr In
enue. between nd NJ streets. su4-st'
FoR SALON sTs STREET NOETHWEST.
;issf i. ss;s ssscO w&EkER '1s Ls pls.
l00 street northwest au2lw
EoR SALE A GOOD INVESTMENT -4-sToRY
once NALhkR WILSON, l006 81. n. sU2-aw
IroR sAI.E-k BAE0aIN-s-ROoM BRICK GAS
Only sSs III 't: 'r: s and "
Tor SALE-BY r. o. EoLTZGAN HOUSES OF
all kinds, In every section of the city from 500 10
tl00o0o Call or SEND for my cal Estate suide which
WIZ give particulars Issued from my once once a
mouth X. o. HOl LYMAN
Real Estate Agent azd An loueer
aul 10th and + streets nurtlw,sr
+ as stnw..mi 900 COO 17.7 En-. w..mi. $4,000
&y IN W.. u. IL 500 22l n. W. m e.. 6,gpO
~ q a. w. IN. e.. l5coo IL 18th Sc. IN r.. 300
lNl NV MI. 1900 IA AVID 7l6 II N e.. 5000
VIE y. L. sve NV. 5000 lll6 Sth VIM l. 60. 200
I'll Sc. IN i..... 5000 llS3 1855 70 hnw $50
5li + q. W. m L.. 1910 III 18th w. IN H. S6ao
eUN 18th n. w. IN. i. 200 col L. W. M IL. 3 20J
aul THOs. =, MAGGAMAN.
LOR SALE A NEW sIX-RooM DWELLING
Il houer, ali modern improvements very cheap. on
eEsy t,.la good northwest ocati H. near l4th str,t
Apply at 1913 l4th street N7-lm.
IGOR BALE
4 desirable tbree.story and back building Bilck
Residence on street. near iii northwest. VIII lie
sold At bargain to 8 prompt purchaser.
1HOS. j. fisu CO,
y2o-2w l324 sIrfet northwest
Trok SAIE-TEN NEW SEvEN-aooN DWELL
Il mss. with al modern improvements. elilihly lo-
Gated price 81 900 each $500 cash, balance Al n hly
!ns&lklnsuts, with slI per cent interest. DANlN-
HoWAh son l326 + street northwest. .yll-lln
Ir0R sALE-TwO NEw. HANDSohE MODERN
dwelling houses 10 rooms Zach all modern improve
f1ente elxibly locate within two blocks Of u Nj ar
der rtmsnt price, $1,000 each DANENHOWkR &
SON 1875 + street northwest jyll-Im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
MIDSUMMER.

MIDSUMMER.
The staenation of midsummer Is somewhat relieved
by thoughts Of the sparkling and its celebrating
brny baths by thoughts Ct the green mountains aud
their COOL shady nooks-bt the days Of idieness
long and you require especially In rainy weather.
something to amuse you and the children most Of ALL
and we would call your attention to the fact that
without doubt carry
THE LARGEST STOCK OF TOYS
in the city. including Games OF every kind-Chess,
Checker. and BACKGAMMON Boards, Cribbage Boxes,
Playing Cards. Chips, nc. &c.
A full line Of Croqunt Baby Hammocks at 49c large
HamLiocks at 99c and the best genuine Mexican
Hammocks at 8 SO.
Our Baby CARR ges we selling at cost, we
ned the room they occupy for fall purchaser
also oher pretty Willow Doll Carriage 8Sc and 81
aud GU stock Of in all steel part STEEL and
al wood !. UNSURPASSED and 30 our Boys Steel
Rubber lire BICYCLES.
cur magnificent line Of Baskets requires especial
attention. hey are good. well made handsome in de-
sim, and cheap-very cheap. Work Baskets in all
sizes, ned and unned: Infants Baskets plain and
satin lined: Travelling Baskets Of every style Lunch
Baskets in every shape shopping Baskets in large
rlety Lush laskets latest designs: Scrap Baskets all
sizes; sha IS, aid kinds; Knife Baskets &C, &c In
this department we keep also Whisk broom Holders Fur
Liture Beaters. Straw cuffs Toy BASKETS &c.
We also desire to recommend to you large line Of
Ostrich and Turkey Fextner busters which we carry
all sizes and kin at prices below what you have
been paying for them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

VNOA RENT
FIFTY PIANOS AND ORGANS
All the !ead makes Rent from 90 to $40 per month
Rent applied on purchase
F. SMITH,
au4-6t 1l03 Pennsylvania avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

IAe steamer Camden ran into and sunk the ex-
c'irsoa steamer Done, on tie river Thames, In a
perfectly clear Oo..I.ht hight. Is Il possible for
such coI;isl, 4, 10 occur except rs che resuit Of
gross carc.sssDessT The disaster resembles. In
Eaany I~.sc;s. the s;aSl1s CT the Irincess Alice.
With her Immense load OF cAcursoriSts, OH the
Thames. The Suspension CT n captains certificate
for months tor as wing such a .lalnIty to hap
pen Is an utterly a.Ein:ant punishment II the
crime be net murder IL ..fa,ated lnanslauchter
AZ sc:Lc evidence OF ssalIh is now demanded OF
fmis.an:e. u might be well 10 charge an admission
fee Of IS ID TIE United ,tcs. II used TO be sum-
G. - for AT Immigrant 10 have the ability TO work
y employment Is not easily obtained as II used
10 De, aLd persons intending TO become American
Citizens would 10 wei 10 bring enough money with
them % supp port them bile they are waiting for
10o, or going west III search OF one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

DOLITICAL NET BANNERS
L FLAGS AND PORTRAITS.
HpJEk 4 GRAHAM,
au6-eo2n 81 Duaie Street, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

EoR RENT.K STREET RoRrnwE T, BETWEEN
2let and I2d streets four md deeirabls three
story and oesemsnt Brick DvslinU: each house CON
furnace. range and stationary wesh tubs
THOS. J, Usher 90,
AUST 1S9A street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

(1Oh hENT-BTOKE 81 TIN STREET NORTH.
IL west. Apply at 5U2 street northwest. au6-lw'
FoR RENT-sTo4E AND DwELtING-oN THE
II southeast er Of eth and O streets southeast
facing iennsylvania avenue suitable for most any bust
Eess rent $lS per mon Inquire at 423 18th street
northwest jy31.lw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
BUSINESS CHANCES.

gINHE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY
he entire property of this Company comprising with
ington, D. g. route thence to Norfolk Va and three
Steamboats, il offered for sale. Address 2O2 south 9th
Street Philadelphia su6.lm
AN ESTABLISHED CASH-PAYING BUSINESS
IA will be sold II taken ct once. at reasonable figure
Apply 1888 7th street northwest aui-5Ws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

WOODWARD i LOTHROP
BOSTON DRY GOODS HJUSE
ONE PRICE ONLY
S2l Pa. ave. lau5l 912 ID st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

Rooms for rent: ftt,d up with every convenience;
gus heat, water. &C.. loca ion northwest corner
18th streets northwest Apply the premises. aua3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

iss ANNETTE SCHENCK's BOARDING AND
't Day School for Young Ladies' and Children,
In 81 eet New lsrk dscny Central Psrkl viii oEen
OCTOBER 1sT, kindergarten. Primary and COLLEGIATE
Course Circulars application. Rrfer~nces bishop
stevens OF PENNSYLVANIA Assistant Bishop Pot Hon
dSards l1ei1epont and Judge Barrett Court
New York; Bishop Lift ejolln, and Rev Noah Hunt
schenck ID. D. Brooklyn. Cen L. &. schenck. WASH
lngton ID &. 1e9-wks3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-06

LHOR sALI-Two-sT TORY FRAME. SEW ROOMS
II modern inprovemsets: good order: lot lsxlOl L
strest 1erthvsst sa25o r. q T. LEIf OLD lao
New York avenue su6-3t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-15
FOR SALE.

House lot and furniture, 4os Hill street, or 12i
Spring street. A. L. fATH.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-15
A Great Magnetic Storm.

The last great display of sun.spots
accompanied by auroras and magnetic
disturbance-if we except one or two
of minor importance, and remarkable
one seen in Europe, which will be de.
scribed hereafter, occurred in November
last, eliminating on the 18th of that
month in one Of the greatest magnetic
storms on record, which crippled the
telegraphs almost all over the civilized
world. In Europe fine auroras were
observed on the 18th, l3ih, l4th, 18th,
18th l7lh, and l9ih, accompanied by
more or less magnetic disturbance.
During that time tremendous sun spot
exceeding the size Of any of the April
spots, and advancing from the edge of
the disk to the center. In this country
the principal aurora displays were on
the nights Of the 18th and 10Th and the
chief force Of the magnetic storm was
felt on the l7th. On that day q storm
OF rain and snow prevailed over most
Of the Union, and simultaneously with
this storm there ragged hurricane, of
magnetic forces. The effects were sim.
liar to those witnessed during the April
storm, but more intense. As in April
some wires were worked without bat
teries, while others could not be worked
at all. Cable communication was inter.
rupted. Some startling phenomena
occurred. Sparks of FIRE leaped from
the wires and instruments. In the West
switch. boards were burned and keys
melted, Operators received severe
shocks. Practical telegraph men said
they had never known such q powerful
disturbance Of the magnetic elements,
In the evening when the sky cleared at
Chicago, most magnificent sight beheld
the heavens. The brilliancy Of the
aurora far exceeded that of the April
display.
A singular feature of the aurora,
which was also noticed in Europe, was
splendid luminous arch spanning the
sky from east to west, and passing nearly
through the zenith. Another feature
that added brilliancy 10 the spectacle
was the variety of color visible. The
prevailing tints were rose color and
green, but in some places streamers
and patches of violet, yellow and orange
light were seen. On the night of the
10Th, and the morning of the Goth, the
sky having cleared here, splendid
aurora was seen in New York. The
magnetic disturbance also continued. -
"Reccnt Magnetic Storms and Sun.
Spots, by Garret p. Serviss, in Popular
Science Monthly.