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Insulting Decent Women.
To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR.

Is is not possible to prevent decent females
from being insulted In the streets of Washing
ton? The writer has heard Of at least i've or
six decent women who have been grossly in
suited within the last six months. These occur
FENCES have not taken place during late hours
Of the night, but early in the evening. Only
last Saturday evening week young lady, who
is engaged in store on the avenue was going
home. between the hours of and z in the even
ing, when she was acc0sted by blackguard on
pennsylvania avenue, who made an insulting
proposal to her. which frightened her dreadful
ly. Are there any laws to punish such scoun-
drels in case they should be arrested Would it
not be good thing for the press, which is 80
powerful for good, to call the attention Of the
police to this matter? A READER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01

The WORK OF A VILLAIN Henry Just adj
vertised In Cleveland. Ohio, for several young
iaoies OF good form to join theatrical troupe
for the presentation of a spectacular piece of
the nature of Excelsior" Many girls being out
OF work, he had numerous applicants He sub
jected them to all sorts of vulgar usages, under
pretense Of taking their measure for tights
The girls finally complained of Just, who was
arrested. His brother, in San Antonio. Texas.
telegraphed 300 bail, which was forfeited Sat-
urday morning, when Just failed to appear.
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1ne American College at Rome.
TEXT OF THE DEGREES ANNOUNCED BY LEO XIII.
FOR IT'S GUIDANCE.
An apostolic letter has been sent by Pope Leo
XIII to the archbishops, bishops and other high
prelates of the Catholic church in the United
States. The letter contains the regulations Just
adopted by the papal authority for the govern
ment of the Pontiiical college of North America
In Rome. 1t is college for the education Of
students for the priesthood who are by birth or
residence citizens of the United States.
BY the DEGREES announced in the apostolic
letter. which bears date of October 25 it is regu
larry erected into full college under rector
The present rector is Rev. Augustin F. Schultz
from Philadelphia. These rules provide that
the administrative authority of the college shall
be in the hands OF the archbishops and bishops
OF the United States and such prelates as they
may delegate to represent them. No one shall
be admitted a student unless he is by birth or
domicil a citizen OF the United States and shall
meet all the required conditions of mental abi-
ity and character. In receiving students the
rector OF the college shall treat alone with the
bishop to whose diocese the student belongs
The rules Of discipline shall be adapted to the
peculiar circumstances, habits Temperament and
character of American students
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HOTELS, dc,
III b z r NJ q D A.

III AMlLTON HOTEL,
III B e N q A.
Most delightfully."- located. commanding extensive
view of harbor and islands. Enlarged 10y az
new wing four stories high: new dining room, yH&Y
parlor 4ox60; is newly furnished has annrn-
GATOR and electric BELLS lighted with and
November Is 1884. Climate perfect cuisine unexcep
t1onable Tourists invaids and others recognize the
unequaled advantages afforded to all seeking i'd
the Iigors Of northern winter in visit to Bermuda
oc16-th&m,Sm CHAS G EMMoNs. Proprietor
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CoLLIERE SCHOOL FOR BOYS
under Is years of aga Two separate departments-
Seniors and Juniors.
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND CLASSICAL.
Get LIST, l,S4, to June LIST, 1855 Prof and Mrs Col
Here Principals Lucien L e. Cclliere, A NJ Director
1898 street northwest. selO-Sm
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EDUCATIONAL.

MI ISIS ELLEN voCKEY,
VI Student of the Lepsic Conservatory instrrcts
in Music, German and Elocution- liza l9lh street
northwest N o.
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MEXICAN JUMPING SEEDS.
The Cause OF their MOti0n-The Curious
insect Inside Them-The Way the
Jumping IL Done.

Much has been lately written about these
curious seeds, and while the motions are gene
rally known to be caused by an insect the exact
philosophy of the movement is not well under
stood. Prof. c. V. Riley, in communications to
the Academy Of Science of st. Louis QS75) and
the Washington Biological society (1Ss2) has
fully explained it. The insect il Ca,pocapsa
sdhitans, the plant undetermined specifically but
euphorbiaceous. Speaking of the movements of
theSeed, Prof. Riley says:
"They are induced by plump. whitish, lepi-
dopterous larva which occupies about one fifth
OF the interior, the occupied seed being in fact
but hollow shell, with an inner lining OF silk
which the !arva has spun. The laTva looks very
much like the common apple-wOrm CdrpOcdpsd
ponaoneld), and belongs. in fact, to the same
genus. 1t resembles 1t further in remaining for
long time in the full-srown larva state before
transforming. so that the seeds will keep up their
motion throughout most of the winter months
Wnen about to transform, which is usually in
the months of January and February, it cuts
neat, circular door in the convex side Of its
house. strengthens the same with silk, spins q
loose tube of silk within the seed. and therein
transforms to the pupa state. The moth soon
afterward pushes its way out from the little
door prepared for it.
II the seed be cut, the worm will soon cover
up the hole with transparent membrane Of
silk; and If two of the opposite angles be cut,
tHC iuofSBicuts vi WORTH call tiicu De Sceil,
if the seed be held against the light. 1t then
becomes evident that the jerking motion is con-
veyed by the worm holding fast to the silken
lining by its anal and four hind abdominal pro-
legs. which have very strong hooks. and then
drawing back the forebody and tapping the wall
OF its cell with the head sometimes thrown
from side to side, but more often brought di-
rectly down as in the motion of a wood-pecker's
head when tapping for insects. In drawing
back the forebody the thoracic part swells. and
the horny thoracic legs are withdrawn so as to
assist the jaws in receiving the shock Of the tap,
which is very vigorous, and often given at the
rate Of two a second and for twenty or more
| times without interruption. 1t is remark able
that this. of all the numerous seed-iuhabiting
Lepidopterous Larvae should possess so curious
habit. The seed will move for several months
because. as with most Tortricidous Larvae, this
one remains a long time in the larva state after
coming TO its growth and before pupating"
IN is not easy to conceive of what benefit
this habit can be other than the possible pro-
lection afforded by working the seed. after it
falls to the ground. into sheltered situations"
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COURT CASEs-SUSPECTED FOUL PLAYA CURIOUS
DIsEAsE-POLTICAL NOTES, ETC.
Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
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Sunshine Items i.

Measles still prevail in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Brown have moved
into their new residence at Wood Lawn
Mr.. John Ridgely has rented the Saw
Mill farm OF Robert Brown.
Mrs. W. W. Brown, who has been con
fined to her bed for several days from an
attack Of rheumatism, is improving.
Mrs. Hugh Townsend, of Unity, is quite
sick, and many thanks are due the Sisters of
Charlk for their attention to the sick of the
ghtbrhood.
Thetb was pleasant entertainment at
the residence of Mr.. James Dill on Thursday
evening last
The entity Literary met at the residence
Of james f. Harvey, January Both, Presi-
dent Belt in the chair The minutes OF last
meeting read aud adopted. Resignation Of
Mr.. Davis, as Secretary, presented and nc.
copied. Resignation Of Mrs. Dr. Dryer, AS
Editress, was presented. After the dispose
Of some other business relative ts the good
Of the order, and accepting an invitation to
meet at the residence Of Franklin Groomes,
February 9th, the programme of the evening
was call%, as follows: Comic duet, Mrs.
V. NJ. Cclbctt and VIM. Groomes Jesus
ovar nj N, soui Mro I N TNA~..luat
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written from Zanzibar, All
PEAR in the SENT1N ELL next
Those who wish to invest in a.
implements, household goods, &c. Should
read advertisement of public saleJy Lewis
ClaFk, on the 18th instant Hig firm of n
acks will be sold on the Sunday.
disappointment in mattas Of pleasure is
Yard to be borne, in mattas affecting health
becomes cruel. DR. 5ulls Cough Syrup
never disappoints thsse who use it for ohst-
nate coughs, cold. irritation of throat an
lungs, etc.
Drovers' Rsst livestock sales Tuesday,
February q Sixty-six cattle were of.
iered and sold at: Best, 6 to 81 cents;
good, 81 to 6 cents, medium, A to 81 cents;
common, 81 to At cents; sheep and lambs;
sheep, 81 TO 81 cents; lambs, 6! to z; 10
Rows and calves at from $25 to $55.
Mr. Walter p. Farr, well-known young
gentleman of Georgetown, d. G., and Miss
Sarah NJ. Coomes, of Gaithersburg, this
county, were married on Tuesday evening
last at the parsonage of the Dunbarton
street NJ. T.. Church, Georgetown. by the
pastor, Rev. J. G. Webster. Quite num-
Der of their friends were present to witness
the ceremony and extend congratulations
The Postofice Department. has established
a new postotfice at the railroad station at
Gaithersburg with j. Grouse as postmaster.
The present postoffice in the town of Gath
ersburg will be kept there. The new office
has been established as an accommodation
to those at the military encampment, camp
meeting and the guests of the hotel there.
The name of the new Office will be decided
upon hereafter.
The National Bank building committees
met here on Tuesday last to open the build
ing bids Most Of the bids were by Penn
sylyania contractors; no bids wereSput in
from this county Those upon the house
ranged from $4,000 to $500 None of these
bidswere satisfactory to the committee and it
was concluded to not let the contract for the
present. The vault committee opened bids
for $1,000 and $4,000, which were not ac-
cepted, for the present, either.
The Washington correspondent to the Bal
iimore american says; Courtney Prince,
ayoung man living on the Conduit road,
lfpd very narrow escape last Thursday
willie cunning near Potomac Landing. He
started up an immense flock of apparently
halfstarved crows, who turned on him.
Some canal men came to his help, and the
crows were finally beaten off and young
Prince carried to place of safety, where it
was found that be had received several severe
cuts in the face, besides having his clothes
torn in shreds. After the departure OF the
men the crows fell to eating their own dead
and wounded"
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Potomac Items.

Soft roads and muddy feet
BaA weather has caused only a fair at
tendance at our schools.
II IL sad a change will be made in con
structing the dam at Great Falls and asolid
masonry one will be built.
Mr.. Jno. w. S. Onutt has recovered his
stolen horse, but the thief has not been
found.
Measles are very prevalent throughout
the neighborhood, mostly among the colored
people. Some are seriously affected
Willard c. Fisher was elected V. G.. OF
Cromelin Lodge X. Of p, vice !. NJ. Harri-
son, and VIM. T. Duly M. Of A. Nine new
members have been taken in since January
LIST, 1884
Services will be held in Potomac Chapel
next Sunday. The chapel presents a fine
appearance inside and out, and will COM
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BOyd's Items.

After the drenching rain with which We
are being treated at present will cause the
inquiry by all travellers for the whereabouts
of the bottom OF the roads.
Mr.. Rob't Walters, a carpenter, has erected
asubstantial residence near Boyd's. One by
one the houses are going up and thus gradu-
ally our country is improving.
One day last week while Mr.. Chas. Wat.
kins, Thos. Mills, of Boyd's, and Edward
Darby, of Hyattstown, were driving with
spring wagon, near Hyattstown, they upset,
breaking the arm of Mr. Darby, and other
wise bruising the rest of the crowd gener-
ally.
just now Boyd's is without shoemaker,
and the muddy condition of our thorough
fares and cold weather are occasions above
all when good shoemaker to encase us in
secure waterproof shoes and patch those
which get soleless is needed. We have
nice shop here and a skillful, industrious
workman coming here and settling down to
stay will find this a splendid location.
One night last week some destructive
sheep ours got among the flock of sheep be-
longing to Mr.. Aloysius Reid and succeeded
in killing nine and in Gripping four addi-
tional, as well as causing lasting injury to
the entire flock. No clue todogs has been
found. That some protection should be
given to sheep raisers is evident, and the
man who framaa and eacurao The ,,osaara 90
a substantial bill will make himself emf.
nently popular. Can't Senator Moore work
up this matter in conjunction with his mar
rage license bill?
Sunday last, the 3rd inst, the residence
Of Mr. Robert Wade, on his farm about one
mile north of this place, was found to be on
fire and before anything could be done the
flames were master Of the situation and the
entire building was burned to the ground.
MIR. Wade made q very narrow escape, he
having been in the second story, and being
prevailed upon TO come out had but reached
the front door on his way from the building
when it fell IN. Had he remained one mo-
ment longer he would have been caught and
no doubt burned to death. The origin of
the fire is supposed to be an accident. This
is the second burning of residence in this
neighborhou in q short time, which ought
to be incentive to people to have insurance
on their property, and thus tighten the loss
should it come.
Feb A, 1884 CORRECT.
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was that they were helped by large sum
given by the government to aid in paying
expenses and premiums. Bulat length our
legislators, as a measure of Ftorm, Topped
off this gift and said "Gentfmen, you can
paddle your own canoe, we are not going to
furnish you the needful to buy oakum and
pitch To calk up the cracks tolkeep her from
sinking. Since then a few OF us have been
trying to paddle her through the waters of
public apathy, with the rocks of accumu.
lated debt on the one side aud snags of ceu-
serious criticism on the othfr, INTO broad
sea of prosperity and harborof safe anchor
age, and if storms do not crlne we will get
her there
VIM. E.JMuNCAsTER
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The Grange and Temperance.-A,

The Grange and Temperance.-At
the annual session of the Maryland State
Grange, held in Baltimore December II, 10
and ID, 1888, the following resolution was
adopted "'rhat the State Grange Endorses
the efforts now being made by the friends
of temperance to remedy the evils that ac-
company the present traffic in intoxicating
liquors, believing that the Endorsement of
such measures is within the province Of our
order, established to remove such evils rs
impede the progress of the agriculturatcom-
munity." 1t was also resolved that the sec,
rotary, Mr.. VIM. b. Sands, be requested to
forward copy of the resolution to the Pres-
dent of the Maryland State Temperance AL
lance and to the President Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-02-08

Choice Qgars.-The best five cent
cigars ever offered in this county can be
found at Ow5as' Drug Store. These cigars,
the Figaro hnd "Stylsh," are half Havana,
vSpd%iSe. a NJ psf delightful smoke. The OPP
arscsvAhipJ toSgvt tfrgse rtgurg rrcH low
figure is the result Of the reduction in the
tax ON tobacco. Oct. 5-2m
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Jurors-On Monday last Judge Vinson
superintendent the drawing OF a jury to serve
at the March Term of Court, which begins
on the third Monday. The following are
the names OF those drawn:
George Bell, Alex. Brown, Charles X.
Darby, Jacob S. Bohrer, VIM. Huddleston,
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CORRECT.

County Grange.-The regular quarterly
meeting Of the Montgomery County Grange,
No. 7, was held at this place, on January
3lst. There were thirty-three voting men,
bers present, besides a large number of visi.
tors.
Mr.. John r. DeSellum, from the Execu
tive Committee, read paper on the resources
of our State and county and the dignity and
importance of the Grange organization.
Mr.. G. r. Ilartshorne made a full and able
report on the tariff, as it affects farmers in
terests, which gave rise to long and inter-
esting discussion.
On motion of Mr.. Henry G. Hallowell,
the Secretary was instructed to inform our
State Senator and our Delegates in the House
that this Grange heartily and unanimously
endorse the bill to turn the Pikesville Ar
senal property into an Agricultural Expert
ment Station, and petition to this effect
was signed and forwarded TO Mr.. Howard
Griffith, Chairman of the House Committee
on Agriculture.
Messrs. Isaac Young, VIM. H. Farquhar
and Henry G. Hallowell were, on motion Of
Mr.. h. }. Chiswell, appointed TO examine
whether there are suitable textbooks on
elementary agriculture to he used in our
public schools.
Messrs. Henry G. Hallowell, X. b. Far
quhar and John l.. Wilson made earnest
appeals to the citizens of the county to at
tend the meetings of the Agricultural So
ciety and see that proper measures for the
management of the Society are adopted and
the right kind Of men elected to carry them
out.
The Grange will meet at Spencervile the
last Thursday in April.
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Necltation-Miss Belle Veirs. Essay--Jas.
II. Jones, John o. Pace. Defamation
Messrs. Thos Kelly, John Jones, N. 5. All
mutt, Milton Darby, Fur White, Ernest
Darby, Sam'l Hershberger, Nathan White,
JOS. Darby, Robert Allnutt, Joseph Dyson,
David Dawson, VIM. Hershberger
The President in behalf of Miss A. l..
Dawson extend an invitation to the Society
to meet at her brothers, Mr.. f. A. Dawson,
February 10th, 1884. Accepted.
Programme for the evening was then rem.
dered. Reading-A Case of Conscience,
Jas. IL. Jones; Good and Better, Nellie ALI
mutt; Ballad of Sir John Franklin, Fur
White; An Old Maids's Decision, Annie l..
Dade; Agnes and the Years, Bessie Darby
At Fredericksburg, Belle Vers; Pride of
Battery b, Gertrude Dade; The Mule, Jas.
N. Allnutt; In the Amen Corner, V. w.
Allnutt. Decamation-The Baron's Last
Banquet, Alfred. Wilson; Antony over
Caesars Dead Body, John O. Pace; The
Polish Boy, Jos. Allnutt; One Hoss Shay,
John Jones Charge of the Heavy Brigade /;
David H. Dawson; How to MAXI a Good
Virginian, Rich'd Allnutt; Doomed to Die,
Thomas Kelly; Battle of Beap An Dune,
William J. Williams, which ended the reg
ular exercises
Miss Daisy Peter and Mrs. G. H. Nourse,
of Jamestown, volunteered and entertained
the Society with the selections "Wounded"
and "Mrs. Caudle's Lecture" The Society
then adjourned.
The silence preceding adjournment was
now broken by a continual flow of social
conversation. But while mirth was in its
brightest robes our honored host announced
supper, and by pairs the company responded
With alacrity. After being refreshed by The
tempting repast they returned to the parlor
and soon their conversational powers were
taxed to their utmost capacity, "and well
they bore their part" Gradually the hum
of voices ceased and the rumbling of vehi-
Giles outside showed that the company were
Flooding their way homeward
In conclusion, your correspondent, al
though residing out of the neighborhood,
must say that never has the sociabiity of
the Jacksonville Literary Society shown to
better advantage than on the eve OF the
LIST OF February.
Feb 4, 1884 LITTLE JIM.
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Mr. A. Il. Lewis. u well-known citizen
OF this county, and well known also in Bal
timore, died on Thursday of last week, at
his home, near Boyd's Station, on the Metro
politan Branch of the b. 81 O. Railroad. In
his younger days Mr.. lewis was in the en-
ploy Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in
Baltimore City His death was caused .ky,
cancer of the throat, from which ne man
suffered long time. lie was II years Of
age. Two of his sons, c. w. Lewis, formerly
Judge of the Appeal Tax Court of Balti-
more, and J. Frank Lewis, formerly mem
Der of the city council, live in Baltimore.
Two other sons, r. G. Lewis and A. S.
Lewis, Jr., are merchants in Washington.
Mr. Lewis was devout Methodist and
staunch Democrat.
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Reception to PastOP.-On Thurs
day evening Of last week the members and
congregation of the Baptist church of this
place met at the residence of Rev. Samuel
X. White to extend a welcome to their new
pastor, Rev w. $. 0. Thomas, formerly of
Baltimore. The crowd gathered early, and
when he arrived, at 6 O'Clock, he found them
anxiously awaiting him, The introductons
being made, at 7:30 z. NJ, substantial re-
past was served TO which ample justice was
done. The evening, enlivened by music
and conversation, quickly passed, and at
$3.50 the company was invited to partake of
lighter refreshments, ice-cream, geatine and
cake. The surprise afforded to Mr.. Thomas
was scarcely greater than that occasioned
by an announcement made during the even
Ing, which, by the way, was received with
much laughter and applause by the ladies
especially. "fhen came the parting hour"
At II p NJ. all departed for their homes,
bearing with them pleasant memories of u
happy evening.
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Valentin,T-new designs-at Owens Drug
Store
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Cedar Grove Items.

The late showers have put an end to the
sleighing for the present
Mrs. Samuel Scott is lying very i'll with
the pneumonia,
Mr.. l.. NJ. Watkins has moved into his
new school house with about fifty scholars
The farm of Mrs. Catherine Beall was
sold to John f. Beall for $l5.05 per acre.
Some dogs one night last week broke
into flock of sheep owned by Mr.. Henry
Cue and crippled and killed several very
fine ones.
Mr. G. w. Page, one day last week slipped
and fell on the ice, hurting one of his limbs
so bad that he has been confined to his bed
ever since
Mr.. l.. ID. Watkins, while returning home
from the mill on horseback one day last
week, was thrown off on the ice, cutting
and bruising his face and head very badly.
Miss Alice Lewis and Mr.. w. Boyer
were married on the 31st of January last,
at the home of the brides parents. We wish
them long and happy voyage through life.
Feb. 4, 1884. SPLINTERs.
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CH VIsItIUR
Ed home.

llleary, a Maryland tract
hg her sister, Mrs. Thos. CHS.
lie Allnutt and A. l.. Dawson
4 after q short visit to Mrs. w.
fuckeystown.
as ground hogs day. If he
shadow the only reason can
IT the sun blinded him.
ndent king of Day" dis
he western horizon and
N rays over a cloudless
pit recollections of past
trough the mind of your
carriage after carriage
he mansion of Commits
where the third meet
lie Literary Society was
ming.
greetings with his many
followed by the youth
with beaming counte.
pbtle glance at a STEW"
hound him. thee Presi.
aud called the Society
M. The Secretary called
Borted the following absentees,
tyson, Sam'l Hershberger, VIM.
Albert Allnutt, Misses Jennie
mie Dyson. The minutes were
Id adopted.
less being before the Society the
e for next meeting was read:
Misses N. c. Tilghman, Susie
. G. Darby, Katie l.. Moore, An.
de, Eva Allnutt, Jennie Dawson.
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nlleary, a Maryland tract
e her sister, Mrs. Thos. CHS.