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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-25

LIEUT.. GREELY's BRoTHER.-The brother of
Lieut.. Greely Is In the city on his way south from
Newburyport, Mass. He was at the Navy depart
ment to-day anxious TO learn particulars OF the
proposed Greedy relief expedition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-25

Moneys bill providing that the rate OF postage on
secOndclass publications deposited In letter car
rers Office for delivery by the carriers OF the oce
shall be uniform at two cents pound.
THE sKINNRR-PooL CONTEST.
The committee on elections had under cons1der
alton to-day the Skinner Pool election contest,
claim. ''> ''A'nne'
PLEADING THE CAUSE OF THE sETTIRRs
Mr. Ridington, OF this city, appeared before the
public lands committee to-day in behalf OF the SET
tiers upon lands the forfeiture OF which Is now being
lands be forfeited Mr. Burdett was before the COM
mittee in behalf OF settlers also.
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC LAND GRANT
The House committee on public lands decided to-
day to hear the attorneys of the Northern Pacific
against the forfeiture Of the land grant to that
road Tuesday next.
GEN. oRDs RENAME
Representative Lyman, OF the House committee
on military affairs, was authorized at meeting of
the. committee to-day to favorably report to the
House q bill for the appointment and retirement of
general The chairman was authorized to urge
consideration at an early day Of the Senate bill pro-
vldin& lor tne removal OF the remains OF Gen. Ord
nom Havana 70 washington.
ALASKA.
Gen. George p. Ihre, OF California late inspector
general on the stan OF Gen. u. s. Grant and late
Representative OF Alaska to the Forty-first Con.
gress, was before the committee on territories this
morning In advocacy OF fuI Territorial oovern' '
ment for Alaska, which he pronounced very yaiua-
bic In f1sh, furs, forests, iron. copper and gold
Mr. HILL APPOINTED
Col Isaac R Hill, Of Ohio. was this morning an
pointed assistant sergeant-at-arms of the House.
The delay in the appointment, which It was under
stood would be made when Mr.. Leedom was elect
ed. was occasioned by slight misunderstanding
between Mt. Hill and Mr. LeIevre. The matter was
very satisfactorily explained during an interview
between these gentlemen last evaGAR, and MI. Le-
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVIrlES.

Breaks in both the American or Gould cables,
700 miles from the Nova Scotia coast are re-
ported. This leaves the pool six cables.
Antonio DESMOND, in attempting to board
construction train of the Wabash railway fell
under a flat car and was killed His parents re
side at Cairo.
The mills of R. & B. B. Knight, at Natick,
and of the Quidneck Manufacturing Company, at
Quidneck. print cloths, have shut down for two
weeks or more.
Forest fires which have been prevailing in Vir-
gina for the past week, in Dinwiddie and Prince
George counties have been, after much difficulty,
about extinguished
Rev. DR. J. H Foy, of st. Louis who short
time since seeded from the Christian Church,
has been admitted to the Episcopal Church by
the standing board of the diocese.
John Goodwin employed in Diehl & Johnson's
fireworks mandatory, at Cincinnati, was blown
TO shreds yesterday morning by the ignition of
a mortar of explosive substance which he was
mixing.
At Detroit, P. J. Yorkey, who was married
recently, has been in the habit of going to work
by catching on freight cars. Yesterday morning
his head struck the bridge, and he was knocked
under the train and killed.
At Buffalo yesterday, by the giving way of
temporary bulkhead at the Niagara elevator,
Thomas DAILY was buried in the grain and suffo-
Gated. VIM. Ryan, John Ward and Michael
Ryan We're cut bruised and internally injured
a ulSpatcn from t1duIaAi says sail OOaC con-
tanning John Boyd, Donald Morrison, John Gil
lis and Jonathan ellis, Of Baddack, capsized
during the squat near Boulard, on Friday even
ing and Boyd and the two Gillises were drowned.
Daniel Stewart, of Pike county. Ala, has just
reached his one hundred and third birthday
His wife will be ninety three next month. They
have known each other since childhood, and
have been welded seventy years Both are
joying good health.
John McCulloughs only sister, Mrs. E. NJ.
Wart, who lives at Dunmore, Pa, says she
noticed year ago her brother was beginning to
fail She attributed it to the exhaustive mental
labor, and begged him to leave the stage for the
season, but he could not resist the infatuation
for acting,
The editorial staff of the New York Herald
has been thoroughly shaken up" since James
Gordon Bennett returned from abroad Two
weeks ago nineteen editors and reporters were
dismissed, and on Thursday thirty-nine add
tional employees were discharged. There are va
rious reasons assigned for this move on Mr.
Benefits part One, which is more generally
discussed than any other, is that the Herald has
for many months been falling away in circula-
ton. 1t is stated on the authority of an en-
ploye who went out with the procession of thir
ty-nine that the Heralds circulation has shrunk
a little over 40 per cent
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Herbs and Thar Uses.


Elder.-The flowers, berries, inner bark of the
stalk, and the root are all medicinal, and may
be used with advantage in various diseases. The
tea OF elder flower is good for children with
bowel complaint
Hoarhound.- Hoarhound is tonic, used most
ly in the form of syrup, for colds, coughs and
affections of the lungs. Hoarhound forms apart
of most Of the cough compounds used
Hops.-Hops are tonic, sedative, and nervine,
and when applied externally, exert very sooth-
ing influence. They are often heated in vinegar,
and applied to the stomach hot for internal pain.
pillow stuffed with hops will produce sleep.
Internally it is taken as a tea.
FlaXseed.-It is used internally and externally
in the form of poultice Oil Of faXseed called
linseed oil is very good substitute for castor oil,
being much milder in its action. Combined with
lime water it is good for burns or scalds
Foxglove or Digitalis.-In large doses, digitalis
is a narcotic poison and capable of producing
vomiting, and also death. Used III moderate
doses it reduces quick action of the heart Dig
itahs is given in substance, that is the powdered
leaves, and in tincture. Dose of the powder
from one to three grains; of the tincture, from
ten to fifteen drops
Garlic-Garlic is a stimuant. and applied to
the skin, rubefacent that is, it will produce a
blister. The medicinal uses of garlic are very
numerous, it being recommended by physicians.
Dandelion.-Dandelion root is laxative and
somewhat tonic. Dandelion seems to act espe-
cialy on the liver Half pint of the root stepped
and drank is good for diseases of the skin and
kidneys.
DogTocth Violet or Adders Tongue-Both
the root and leaves are used and mainly as a
poutice applied to scrofulous ulcers, The fresh
root and leaves are to be stewed in milk, and
then applied to the sores. A decoction of the
article may also be drank.
Fennel-Fennel seed are carminative and
stimulant. Used to relieve collie etc. Used
mostly as a warm tea.
Feverfew.-It is tonic nervine; used freely
in infusion warm and cold. The warm in
fusion is good in colds, Mysteries and as a dia-
phoretie in fevers. The cold infusion is an ex-
celent tonic nervine and taken for several days
in succession is an almost infallible remedy for
st. Vitus's dance The infusion, warm or cold,
may be taken freely a teaspoonful two or three
times day.
Five Finger "A tonic astringent. valuable in
night sweats Aux and the like 1t is to be taken
freely in decoction, either boiled in water or
milk. deeotion has been found useful as a
gargle for liberated sore mouth and throat.
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The Murder of the Percival Family.

OMAHA, Oct. 4-The present supposition is
that the wholesale murder in Nance county was
committed by H. Band, a young man twenty
one years of age, for whom 81, 600 reward has
been offered. Sheriff Tiebell, of Nance county,
has arrived, having traced Baird to this city.
His theory is that Baird during her husbands
who was enceinte, and brutally produced
a miscarriage; then, to seal the woman's
lips, he murdered her, and awaiting her hus
bands return killed him. Circumstances indi-
cate that Baird was pursued by Hugh MAR,
MAR; that he then rode to Fullerton and took
train for Omaha. 1t is thought he pawned some
jewelry here and started for New York, en- route
for England. Baird is an Englishman, of good
appearance, and has been living some time with
PerclVal
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The color of skin can be greatly modified by
the color of the bonnet and dress, A complexion
can be improved or injured by colors worn in
close proximity to it. Pink or rose red put in
contrast with rosy compilations causes them to
lose much of their freshness, unless separate
from the skin by white lace Dark red is less
Objectionable than rose red, because it imparts
whiteness to rosy skin. When a complexion
lacks color, light green tints will great
ly help; but green should never be
used when the face is sufficiently rosy because
it will cause it to appear too red; it, however, the
green be very dark it may be used, as it imparts
whiteness to the skin, Yellow should never be
used where the skin is fair, because it gives to it
a violet appearance, and makes it look dull and
heavy, but may be used in case of brunette, or
those Of the black haired type, because it gives
rosy effect to their skin. Violet is perhaps one
of the most Objectionable colors, unless it be
very deep in tone, because it imparts a greenish
yellow TO all compilations, and especially to the
fair
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WOMEN AND THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
The Archimedean Methods by Which They
Propose to Abolish the Evil

Minneapolis Tribune.
The good ladies of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union, Minnesota State Branch, in
session at Winona, last week. had no trouble
whatever in agreeing upon short and easy
way to rid the country of the evils Of intern
perance. They passed Il resolution to the
effect that IAN amendment to the Constitution
of the United States prohibiting the manu-
facture and sale of intoXicants; also, an amend
ment enfranchising women, are the two
browning measures which will consummate the
deliverance of the Republic from the thralldom
of the LIQUOR traffic" 1t looks so simple and
easy that one wonders he never thought of it
before If there wasn't any liquor in the coun-
try, and nobody was allowed to make any, or
bring in any, sell any; the liquor traffic would
be extinct The man who can't see that lacks
intellect In olden times a certain Archlmedes
discovered that if two simple little amendments
were only made in the constitution
of the universe, one to furnish him
with lever and the other to furnish him
with fulcrum he could 60 into the earthquake
business. 1t is said that the ancient world was
delighted with the discovery, and, although Ar
chimedes never surmounted those formidable
ifs" he was thereafter counted great man in
Syracuse.
Not that there is any striking similarity be-
tween the discovery of Archimedes and that of
the Womans Christian Temperance Union of
Minnesota. A national prohibition amendment
and the enfranchisement of women by a like ad-
dition to the organic law, are quite within the
very far from being imminently prob
able. You can easily catch bird if you
will put salt on its tail: but in order
to put the salt on you must first catch the bird.
1t might be an easy thing to put the liquor traffic
down if we had the amendments; but in order to
get the amendments it may first be necessary to
put the liquor traffic down.
The idea of a nice, crisp, innocent looking lit
tie amendment to the constitution that will go
off on a sudden like dynamite cartridge and
blow the whole liquor business into 'kingdom
come" is a fascinating idea, certainly
and it is especially fascinating to the
earnest weary worker who finds it hard
to make any Roadway against the
monster evil by old fashioned modes of effort,
And above all, it is fascinating to the women
Every woman is more or less of Il Nihilist She
wants TO see virtue and vice meet after the man
ner of the torpedo and the whale. Man is a
compromises woman is an eXterminator Both
are right. Men recognize the slow growth of
ideas, and the onward movement of the times
without haste, without rest" that brings every
reform to it's contamination when its day has
dawned. With the women right and wrong are
absolute, not relative quantities, and they &C
cept no standard short Of the ideal
She always has her way i'll the end, and
doubtless she will never give up till she gets
her amendments Success is good ways off,
and meanwhile there are great obstacles to
overcome, the greatest of which is the liquor
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HENDRICKS AT WHEELING.
A Large Street Display in Honor Oh the
HoOsier Statesman.

Large Street Display in Honor OF the
HoOsier Statesman.
WHEELING, w. Va, Oct. 4-Hon. Thomas A.
Hendricks arrived in this city this morning at
$50, on a special train, on the P, G. & st. L.
railway, and, after taking breakfast at his hotel
an informal reception was rendered him and
Messrs. Randall and Fellows, who accompany
him. Many prominent Democrats Of the city
and State called to pay their respects. The in
dustrial display and parade of the marching
clubs was the largest similar demonstration
seen in the city this campaign. 1t
moved over the principal streets. The
city was gaily decorated, and Mr. Hendricks
was repeatedly eheered along the route of march.
About 5000 strangers are in the city. This
evening Colonel John R. Fellows of New York,
spoke at Capitol Square to a large audience. The
torchlight demonstration was as fine as any ever
seen in the city. Mr.. Hendricks reviewed the
procession from the west porch of the Capitol
building, and afterward made some brief re-
marks, which were loudly and continuously
3heered. Each club saluted as it passed. The
day has been the biggest, in political way, of
5he campaign, SO far.
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Racing at Brighton Beach.

New YORK. October 4.-The first race, for a
purse of $780, for maidens all ages threefourths
of mile was won by King Day, Emmett sec
ond, Yelverton third. Time; 1:20
The second race, for the same prizes, selling
allowances, one mile and furlong, was won by
Clearance; Metropolitan second, Tony Foster
third Time, 2:0l3.
The third race, for purse of 800, handicap
for all ages one mile and quarter, was won by
George Singerly; Wave-oL Light second Plunger
third. Time, 2134
The fourth race was for purse of $3.50, for
and August; distance, seven furlongs. Broughton
won; Reata second. Time, 1851.
The fifth race, same prizes for all ages
Welter weights, one mile and furlong, was
won by Burgomaster: Krupp Gun second, Paw
nee third. Time, 2:034.
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New York, Oct 4.-The first race, handi
cap for all ages, one mile and furlong, was won
by Richard L., by neck, under severe whipping
Mittie B., second, Tolu third Time, 2;00I.
In the second race, sweepstakes for twoyear
olds, penalties and allowances, three-quarters of
a mile, Unrest drew away and, after driving
finish, won by length; Tenstone second, Pardee
third. Time, l:20
The third race was a sweepstakes for threeyear
olds, one mile and a furlong. In an exciting run
down the stretch, Louisette went from fourth
place to the front and won by length; Tornado
second. Time, 2:014.
The fourth race a free handicap sweepstakes
one mile and three furlongs, was won easily by
MARYLAND by length; Royal Arch second Hart
ford third Time, $50
The fifth race was for purse of $3.50; distance,
one mile and a furlong. AT the half mile
Checkmate went to the front and won by a
length; Marmaduke second Lytuon third. Time
2:012.
In the sixth race. handicap steeplechase over
the full course, Charlemagne fell at the eighth
jump. After the last hurdle Capt. Curry went
to the front and won in 40844; Disturbance was
second.
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Diamond SmuprIRrS.

New YORK, Oct. Among the passengers
on the steamship America yesterday, were
James Graves and wife. Graves is a member of
the firm of Fox Bros, jewellers, II Maiden Lane.
He made declaration in which were only few
dutiabe articles of small value and was about
to leave when the custom-house inspector in
sisted on making more thorough search of his
baggage. He Indignantly protested that he had
no other dutiable articles, and when the in
spector still persisted fell to the floor in faint.
Graves and his wife were carefully searched,
and $40, 900 worth of unset diamonds were dis
covered. Both are held for examination.
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traffic itself Fortunately the ladies of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union under
stand this fairly WE'LL and save their Archime-
dean speculations for convention occasions
only, They work in practical, feasible ways
for the suppression of intemperance and the
proper education of the children; they endeavor
to reach the conscience of fashionable society,
and they use moral suasion" as their chief
agency When they have so educated and con-
within reach of their coveted constitutional
amendments they may not want them after all.
If they do want them, there will be nobody to
deny the boon.
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POLITICAL NOTES.
Address Before the Indiana Club of Wash
ington by Judge Wilson.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON Oct. Judge jeremiah NJ.
Wilson, late Of Connersville, who once repre-
scented the old Sixth District in Congress, ad
dressed the Indiana Republican Club at Timms
Hall tonight. There was large attendance.
Judge Wilson's speech embraced keen analysis
of the Democratic party as heknew it by its rec
ord in Congress in the White House, and in
war. He scathingy reviewed its posi-
Gion on the tariff and exposed
Cts alliance with England Cleveland
ae said, would exercise his veto were he Presi-
dent, only to strike down labor, as he had while
Governor. There was one measure he could and
would not veto--a measure abolishing protection
10 our manufacturers, laborers and farmers; he
had sworn to his British ally not to do it. 1t
was his party's foundation, its religion; and
upon it depended the party's existence.
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Strange Railroad Accident.

FoxBoRoUGH, Mass, Oct A serious acct
dent on the Boston & Providence railway took
place last night between East Foxborough and
Mansfield. A train Of empty dump cars became
divided on a down grade, near the crossing, and
the rear portion left the track on a curve and
piled up about thirty cars, covering both tracks
and totally wrecling the fagmans station.
Fred Titus who was sitting In the fagman S
house, was severely burned by the stove being
thrown upon him, and also otherwise injured.
The flaginan was thrown a number of feet and
several cars went upon him. Both men will
dia
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years ending with 1876, City Treasurer John w
Stout, who died a fortnight ago habitually
loaned the citys money to contractors and others
without due warrant of law The accountant
says he is unable at present to state what loss
was thus suffered as the books were not well
kept, but he put down $4,000 as not being ac-
counted for. All the money lost, if any, has
since been covered from other sources, and no
present deficiency exists. The investigation is
still progressing and developments show care
lessness and probably fraud on the part of Stout,
but do not affect the present condition of the
city FINANCES
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Protecting the Ballot Box.

Correspondence Of the indianapolis journal.
GREENsBURG, Oct. 4.-The Republican and
Democratic committees of this county have
agreed upon al article or compact looking to the
purity of the ballot in this county. Each mem
Der is to sign it, together with one hundred of
the leading citizens of each party, the person so
signing to be named by the opposite party. No
money or other inducement is to be used in any
way to influence any person to vote at the com
ing election for the candidates of either party.
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Successful Meeting at Franklin.

Correspondence Of the indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN, Oct 1.-THE largest political dem
onstration Of the campaign was held here to-
night The crowd was addressed by o. T.
Morton and E, h. Marshall Early in the even
ing several uniformed organizations from diff
ferent parts of the county arrived, and, with the
Blaine and Logan Club of Franklin participated
in a torchlight procession The court house
square was crowded with the largest and most
enthusiastic assenlblage that has been seen here
for many years.
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General Logan.s Movements.

DAYTON, O.. Oct. 4-General Logan left here
for Springfield this morning, where he spoke in
the afternoon, thence he proceeded to Chilli
Gothic where he addressed tremendous audi
ence at night. The people along the railway
saluted the train with cheers at all stations, and
at Circleville General Logan left the train to
lnnl,c n feNY re1na1Es
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BINGHAMToN, n. Y, October A fearful
tragedy occurred northwest of the city limits this
morning. A party of boys went camping, when
one Fortune, sixteen years of age, whether
by accident or design is not known, discharged
a musket into the crowd of his companions, rid
ding one, Ernest Gibson, ten years of age with
bucIshot, killing him instantly, and wounding
another, James Livingston, in the bowels, proba-
bly, fatally Fortune, after the deed ran, but
was caught by Sheriff Black and lodged in jail.
Great excitement prevails.
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Tree Trade in Canada.

OTTAWA, Oct. Am order in the council has
been passed allowing steel for shovels and spades
not less than eleven nor more than eighteen wire
guage, and costing not less than $40 per ton Of
, 24O pounds, to be imported free of duty by man
ufacturers of shovels and spades for purposes of
manufacture, until the next session of Parlia-
ment