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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-26

In this city. and in other places where The West
ern Union Telegraph Company enjoys an option
OF maintaining ats poles or buryIng the wires 1t
Claims that It IS not economical and IS scientifically
ilnpracticabe 10 put its wires under ground but In
Chicago, where the company is obliged 10 buTJ the
wires, it is proceeding to do So and nothing is
heard OF objections Ii is probable that the eondi-
tons OF soil and electric current are the same here
IS a thousand miles westward. and that the real
CiicutieS III the case do not lie Under ground but
n the total depravity OF powerful corporations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-26

IL was left 10 the inventive genius of Yankee
woman 10 ind ont how to make money by losing an
election bet She wagered $50 TO $500 that Cleveland
would have 10000 plurality in New York state. a
Condition being that she should make the $50 II she
lost the bet selling peanuts on Boston Common
To this historic spot therefore, she repaired yes
ter1ay and soon bad 4 crowd about her buying her
wares. Her trade all day was immense and when
she closed her booth at night she was able to pay
her debt and the wholesale peanut merchants bill
and have $50 left as profit
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

l,oR RENr-BY ~ n Hpi TzNaS
II st.n IS lsrfs3pp 40 Nj ~ ~ ~ s-S,ss m
IT itl ST. W eo 18th SC a. 1877 fur l2A %
y ~ ~ Iur 90 ~ seeton Hail. ethk d l25 %
~ III ~ ~ tufzo $50 ls,h 81 Is 100 90
~ 10 II ny senei bsc nr. Cspii loo %
conn sv. VI 32s 90 n Can a, n, a. -. a. ~
2Dp'HtCl, ,lsr NJ ae sS NJ n mr. az - s ~. 49,
Conn y l3r fur aoe ~ % All 81 - ~ 80
st.n. Conn iSr Il 200 90 1910 m 81 IA w sS ~
lafteSg. lsrs 200 90 Cd s,- N roni.l 49,
" M 9th ST. 10 rfr IS OF Nj Pleasant - 81 oS
i0 -. n = =. -. ~ - 18th AZ n W. pr. 20 %
% -, te Iuf 30 o9 62S la ave nv crs ~ %
list Of Irorerty for sale or ssnd At ~ Cor Ne, -
tHe Sci ~ properly placed with me for rent or ~
Is LITERALLY advertised free CT 20 the owner
hia IL q. HOFFMAN. 10Th and h eta nv
ISoR RENT OR EXcHANGE-FoR A sM ,IIFR
n House. the nilest Brown Hosp I'm the city
FURNISHED OF uilfurnish u Apply on prrms-s SIS al
strset northwest Very low rent 10 a careful tenant
Da-lm. 'e' 'eeA'~
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LADIES, C1orH
81 INCHES WIDE, ALL WOOL.
e5 CENTS.
Canton F!arues 81 cts. 6a cts, 8 cts and 10 cts.
ll-4 Meeting Cotton best make. "A cts
New Plaid Dress Goods, 25 cts
Irico Dress Goods. eli colurs, 12k cts.
Atwood Flannel Sniting, Is cts
Black Casli,n Is cents
to!ored CashIneres, Is ceiits
hte Wool Flanneis II cts 20 cts. ~ cts
All wool Fed Twill Flannel, 10 eta.
Cloth for Boys wear. % cts. 80 cts, 81 cts.
Medicated Rcd Twill Flannel 81 cts.
LADIES' Iricot Cloth. 81 inches wide. SO cts
Chtidren's Regular maze Hose, Is cts.
ladies'. Solid Color Balbrigxan Hose rs cts.
EcInned Handkerchiefs, cts.
Ladies' English Walking Coats, $780, $500, o. 90,
$500. 5000 $1,000
Coorrd silk Velvets all colors ell 25
BrCcade silk Velvets. all colors 81 Is
Black Dress SilK. gros grain. IS cts
bed Comforts. 20 cts. 81 90 81 %. &1.50.
Wool blankets. per pair. ~ 90 80 So SAT
best Brussels Carpets, rs cts IS cts
Nottingham Lace, 20 cts, % cts. 80 cta
G. M TOWSON
ec6 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
M South side
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Burnand, the funny editor Of the London Punch.
has eleven unmarried daughters, and thinks it no
joke.
The turkeys are singing their popular "gobble-
eoooeH song to-day Tor the last time this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-26

The general expectation that the exceptionally
gallant services Of Sergeant Brainard as member
Of the Greedy arctic expedition would be recognized
y his appointment TO a vacant lieUtenancy in the
army IS not 10 appears likely 70 be realized. The
coveted prize has fallen into the lap OF the adopted
son u Attorney General Brewster and a young Mr.
Wright. Of New Jersey, as was published In yes
terday'S STAR.
l. IL to he understood IN the army and navy that
duty wei performed, ike virtue TO be its own re-
ward? and. furthermore, that merit in the ranks
Must always exercise itself there? IL is beginning
u LOOK that way
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An experiment is 10 he tried in the Philadelphia
plbc schools to-day that deserves the study OF ali
Interested in educational problems BY an order
Jm superintendent McAIister the girls are to put
aside thelr books for the day. and spend the hours
l. sewing, under competent instructors In needle
work IL Is safe To say that the children VIII be
ore probably employed by the means than If
they were memorUIHg the rule for extracting cubic
root or bonding Afghanistan. The importance OF
triiring the coming generation O. wives and
mothers In household art Is obvious: and It might
b. well To have not only a sewing day but a cooking
day now and then, so that the housewives OF the
twentieth century NAV be able to bake light bread
and roast meats, as well as sew on buttons and
mend stockings No education can be TOO high or
me for the daughters OF the republic: let them
have algebra. French, astronomy. music, and AL
the tTeasurerS OF knowledge but the foundation
OF education be that or our civilization the home:
anu let II be the first aim OF those entrusted with
preparing our youth OF both Sexes for life to equip
them for its duties, responsibilities and joys by
exercises IN domestic arts and virtues
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FOR SALE-HOUSFS

JHoG SALE NEAT SIX ROOM RRi,K poITsE.
4 rented Z eood tenant at ere: pfice 81 soo-a ~
c. ,. : % IN one year Z 50 a. ~ eErs
be sold fer 81. 400 "
MEET s9s 30.
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JSoH stLf-DEs RABIE Two-SToRY, BASE
II Inent and mansard roof Brick Dwelling ON sth
street s1uf least. fernsN " UNcpue-s harsxn-
At 500 SWoRMSTEDr BR DIZZY,
n2b-b. US
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

THOR SALE-LOTS-I HAVE MOST DEsTR ABLE
Il frontage of 240 feet by ~ and loo feet deep
south frontRge nicely located of the best
III the northwest This ground IL sold csn
had tor sOc foot. This Is bargain and ck pu-
chaser secure it. Nothing less than 81 % per foot
Wall be taken tor il ia the spring.
JOHN A PRESCOTT
n25-2w 1926 street northwest.
ENOR sALE-IoTS-1 HAVE LARGE NUMBER
of elegant Building Lots. in the West End for sale
Now the time purchase for single residences
speculative purpos-s for sure es the dawn Of day
prices Will advance after the present month
JNO. A. PRESCOTT
oc4-2Tn 1896 street northwest
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WANTED---HELP

w AA4
n 5sa rRErERsE sp
9Th street northwest. IL
WANTED-A YOUNG GIRL To CARE FOR A
child Of three years must stay nights Teier noes
West A'p' 0s'0's A'0D ''1' street nG It.
WANTEp-CLEKK IN LAWYFR's OFFICE:
w must be Thoroughly posted on pension and claims
office. IVA It.
WANTED-A FIRST. CLASS OYSTER sHUCKER,
5o OF ssd
WANTED-A RELIABLE WOMAN, WITH RE-
w ferences to cook wash and iron for family Of
not required to remain at night Apply after Thurs
w ANTED-A GOOD SERVANT GIRL: ONE THAT
:. de,stands plain cooking Apply at liz
WANrED A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT
h End lroneT in small ia ny and T. assist In geners
18th street northwest ''''@'' "'''' '''''e n s-2t
AN1ED-wHITE WOMAN TO DO CHAMB. ls
work and have the care Of Child two years ED
w ANTED-A COMPETENT MIDD AGED COL,
four. Apply at 1915 Rhode Island ave NV. n25.5s'
WANTED-A REspECrAELE WHITE WOMAN
Apply at 24sl K street norhV est A n5s-2t.
WANTED--wH1TE AND COLoRED WOMEN
w Cooks, $40 to 800: Chambermaids. Nurses, Gem
other Selp with rsserences. PRICE cooMBs L.
censel Agents. 926 street northwest n25-6ts
NM ANTED-A SETTLED WOMAN TO COOK WASH
w and iron for city family OF three adults now
competent. well recommended person. Address G: II.
GkEEN, Star Office. n25-2ts
WANTED-To THOSE IN WANT OF RELIABLE
w helpor situations for trades stores honsemaids
clerks eoGss or sp eorr and I'd ALL psNSn
Employment Agency, Licensed Office. 800 street
northwest. MA
WANTED-A WHITE NURSE GOOD WAGES
w given. References required Address Box 81. Star
Office n24-3t'
WANTED-A BOY WITH ExPEF1ENCE IN He
w shoe business, Is years old: recommendations
qured. Address Box 10, Star office n24-3t'
WANTED-AN ENERGETIC MAN. WITH FROM
w 81 900 to $4,000 capital to engage business mana
ger in a manufacturing business, which has 10 com
petition reference exchanged Address P o. Box 2SS
Boston, Mass. n24-H'
w mo other need apply, to assis in kitchen Fam
lily small. and no washing Apply at 937 New York av-
enue. mast
WANTED-A MAN AND WIFE TO TAKE CARE
w of farm. Must be capable and have frst-clasS
recommended Apply to Cashier OF Nationa! Metro
politan Bank. nN-3t'
YNANTED COMPETENT EXPERIENCED
w white girl wishes situation As lady's maid and
sewing the of growing children aud sewing
best of reference Address Box 9. star office Mast
WANTED-LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, II CITY
w country, to take nice hight and pleasant work
at their homes S. to S5 day easily and quietly
reply. IELThBTE aMASGTXcToK1NG CO, Fh!a.
delphia Pa box l.593. nl9-36t'
yTANTED-LADIES AND GENTLEMEN TO TAKE
w NICE light pleasant work at their own homes dis
lance no objecton) WOrk sent by mail So to s. q
day can be quietly made No canvassing Please ad:
dress It once. Globe Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass. box 34
nl3-2w
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w or country we furnish light, simple work at your
homes sent by mail any distance the business is
light and pleasant you can make 50 to SIS day:
canvassing: no msrepresen, ation we have guod de-
lnand for work and furnish steady emplo> nent
stamps required TOR reply. Address Aoyai Manufctur
ing Company. Providence, X. 1. oc27-lm'
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y hS, ia NEtN DEsIkAbLE NINr-RouM
u Brick House corner Sd street and New York ave-
hue northwest. having front e % feet New York
avenue, and 10 on "a stret northwest, and in every
way desirable. Terms easy.
LOFTS p SHOEMAKER
nb-I 92O northwest
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WANTED---ROOMS.


WANTED-TO BUY FOR CASH A NICE SIX TO
w e:eht-room brick house. desrnb!y loca ed, snit-
able either for home investment Address Box
Ill. star flee. n2l-8ts
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FOR RENT-FLATS.
FOR RENT--OFFICES.

lCOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS SECOND FLOOR
Il of Y NJ C. A. Building. 14O9 and l411 New York
avenue northwest Also large basement ROOM suitable
ton office. n24-8t
[fOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS VERY DESIRABLE:
IL heated single suite at 6ls street northwest
pear Patent Office General Post Office and New PEN
sion Office; Apply to d. c. LAWRENCE. Rooms 5.
ana 4 tlS street north west. ocll-2
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nor RENT
II R&Conn.av.m.i. S125. 90
1887 Conn nv. n. / 100. 90
152l Qst. n. ". m. /. fl00 %
IT'S y Il W., N. 4. 100. 90
lG0G F st. n. w. base. so 90
46S La. ave. n. W., par so. GO
Pig K H. W, In. l.....35. 80
S0y 4 Q. W., IA. i......S0. 90
nS2
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BOARDING.

IroR RENT-FURNI HE'D AND UNFIT NIsHED
Il Rooms. single and suite with Tat,e Boa a IA
BILE borders accommodated l70s stre,t northwest.
n26-lm
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

The annual installation of Of
fcers of the Tuscarora Grange
took place at their hall on Thurs
day, january II. Invitations
were extended to neighborine
Oranges and friends. Some "a
principally grangers) put in their
appearance. By IL o'clock a. m.
the worthy master called the
Grange to order, Select pieces
Of music were rendered by the
younger members Of the Order,
which tended greatly to the pleas
,ure of the audience. The officers
were then impressively installed
by Hunter Small, Master Of Cher
ry Grove Grange. After the Install
alton some appropriate pieces we're
sung, and soon dinner was an
nounced, and such a dinner
The tables were laden with the
richest and choicest of viands, in
Guiding a plentiful supply of oys-
ters. Full Justice was done to
the edibles, which were fully up
to the Tuscarora style OF prepar-
ing them. After dinner the meet
ing was called to order, and one
Of the ablest addresses I ever
heard was delivered by Rev. w.
w. Downey. He was followed by
Bros, Clohan Kitchen and w. T..
Noll, the last named gentleman
declaring he was too full for ut
terance. The exercises were then
closed, and all went to their homes
feeling happy with the days en-
joymsnt.
The water being flush it enables
our millers to run at full capacity.
By the way, w. T. Nollhas many
friends, that would like to see him
again candidate for the sheriffal-
ty. He is one of the best men in
the county, and would make an
excellent and efficient officer.
Our little village is thriving
We have two mills, and one gen.
eral repair shop. The boss me-
chanic, James Noll, is prepared to
do all kinds of work, and it will be
to every ones advantage to give
him call. He insures his work
to stand. b. j. w.
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oak Grove.

The boys have been making
good use Of their cutters during
the past two weeks. Go it boys,
but while cuttering be careful not
to make a mash.
Misses. Rebecca Peterman and
Lille Bell, of your city are visiting
friends in our neighborhood.
Miss Sarah o. Couchman, has
returned from quite an extensive
visit to the cities Of Washington
and Baltimore.
The young people Of the grove
and surrounding country have
been amusing themselves, during
the past season, by sailing in the
little boat" We hear that some
took sail over scope Of coun-
try, with which they were unac-
quainted, consequently they steer
ell in the wrong direction. They
contrived to reach the harbor Of
revelry, after removing such OBJ
structions as gates, &c. We like
to see this spirit of perseverance
on the part of the rising gener
alton. NE Plus ULTRA.
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past four weeks, returned home yes
terday.

past four weeks, returned home yes
terday.
About half past seven O'Clock last
Sunday night Miss Laura Belle
Snapp, youngest daughter OF the late
Jacob III. Snapp, died at the resi-
dence of her mother in this place, in
the 10Th year Of her age.
We are glad to hear that our
friend, Mr.. James Miller, is recover
ing from the effects OF kick re-
ceived from horse some time since,
although fears were at one time en-
tertained that amputation Of the leg
would be necessary.
We learn that Rev. G.. Al. Long,
pastor OF the Lutheran church at
this place, Middleway and other
points, has relinquished the pastoral
charge thereof and will leave for
new field Of lrbor In u short time.
"There's many slip in the
journey OF life" and q young married
couple found one Of them . couple
of weeks since, returning from
church as they realized that the
slippery side of the ice was up and
unceremoniously sat down upon 1t.
A rather singular and yet not
unnatural accident happened to our
old friend and neighbor, Jno. J..
Hollis, one day last week. He was
in Martinsburg and upon starting
home, q heated brick was placed ia
his sleigh. He had come about
thrpa miles. when UettinO very cold.
he covered up Ills head entirely with
the blanket. The removal Of the
blanket gave vent to the smouldering
FIRE, communicated to the sleigh from
the brick, and 1t burst into flame.
Fortunately, gentleman rode up
behind him just then and gave the
alarm. There was some lively
scrambling around about that time,
but the fire was not extinguished un-
til the front part of the sleigh bed, his
market basket &C.. had been con-
sumed.
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GROCERY. He said that he had seen
a man with his pantaloons in his
boots, and wearing dirty blouse.
stand up at a counter in one OF the
Capitol restaurants drinking mean
whiskey out of a crockery tea-cup,
and if any Senator desired to follow
his example he had but to go down
stairs and order some "cold tea. J"
The joint rule was finally passed SO
amended as to exclude all intoxica-
ting liquors.
Petitions are daily rolling in upon
Congress asking changes in the pen
sion laws, and many of them bear
marks of having come through the
hands of, or being inspired by, the
old gang of pension attorneys.
Many of the petitions sent TO Con
gress are not really in the interest of
or understood by the petitioners
b g m elves. General Butler in
speaking of this subject a day or two
ago said that generally petitions were
not worth considering. They were
signed in the most careless manner
and never thought of afterwards.
They were rarely read, and the sign
ers never intended that they should
have any influence. For example,
you could get in Massachusetts, 10,
900 men to sign a petition to have
me hanged, and half tho number
would sing a petition to have them
selves hanged without knowing what
they were doing" There is point
in this, dear reader. if you have time
to study it out. Dom PEDDo.
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The sleighing is still good, and
the grown folks have been taking
advantage of it.
The Potomac river is still bridg-
ed over with ice
There were no bidders at the
sale of the Ellis land, and it is said
the present tenants will occupy it
for another year at least.
Mr.. Lemuel Howard, a mile
from this place, was considerably
hurt last week, by his horses, at
tached to q sleigh, running away
The band has not been footing
much of late. Are their instru.
ments frozen up? "
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Hcdgesville.

An entertainment was given by
the young gentlemen of this vii
lage. at the town hall on Mon
day night last. Dancing was a
prominent feature of the amuse-
ments of the evening, and large
number of representatives from
your city participated. MIR. Rich
ards and the McGinis Bros. furn-
ished music suitable to the occa-
sion.
Among arrivals recently we OBJ
serve John Moorohead, of Balti-
more, VIM. Mckee, Of Martins
burg, and VIM. Kilmer, of Kansas,
all of whom describe the business
outlook as very encouraging for
the year upon which we have just
entered.
Rev. Mr. Hilton, with his usual
eloquence, preached powerful
discourse on Sunday last, and we
trust that his efforts we're not cast
upon desert waste.
Among improvements we OBJ.
serve commodious stable on the
premises of Mr.. James Slaughter,
erected with his ever marked skill
in making all structures in his
trade, things of beauty.
Rev. w. 7. Leavell will hold
services in the Episcopal church
every Sabbath morning and even
ing, without unavoidable absence
from the village should prevent.
Mr.. G. p. Porterfield, late Of
N. Mountain, we learn, has luc-
rative position in one Of the Offices
of the Atchison, Topeka and San
ia Fee r. r. located in Pueblo
Colorada-with no desire OF ever
becoming resident of the home,
of so many orators and statesmen.
olives of great men all remind
us we can make our lives sublime
even by following in the footsteps
of the late President of the John
sontown University, who is now
clerk of the board of Education in
this district. NJ
Mrs. Goodrell and family, who
purchased the property formerly
occupied by Melancthon Ross, are
visiting friends and relatives in
Washington D. G.
Many rare specimens from the
mineral creation, secured in this
locality are being exhibited, com
prising iron, coal and silver.
The oyster suppers under the
auspices of the Protestant Epis-
copal church, attract many from
distance and promise success,
especially if sleighing continues
good. REPORTERS.
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Falling Waters

The Stave Machine, purchased
from Frazer & Co., of your city, is
now being operated at Broad
Lane by the Smaltz Bro;
The river seems to be frozen to
the bottom.
Daniel Fleming has filed his
ice house with ice nine inches
thick.
"A little daughter of John Rip
pie died Friday of last week.
Mr.. John Stehley takes the
Falling Water Mill in the Spring,
and the Mr.. Carson Mason will
run the Stehley farm,
The Magill Bros, have moved
their engine and saw mill to the
forest the OF farm they purchased Of
Ensminger heirs.
Magill & Co., have sold their
farm on which they have been cut
ting and saving lumber, to o
gentleman from Lebanon Pa, for
the sum of $500.
We learn that since the article
in the INDEPENDENT in regard to q
depot at this place, the authorities
of the g. ". r. r. have ina le ar
rangements to put up passenger
and freight depot at this place
Ono.
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THE NEWS AROUND US.
Morgan County

From the Mercury:
Coasting is all the sport here now,
Young ladies and gentlemen all en-
gage in the pleasant pastime.
An interesting revival of religion
is in progress at Mt. Tabor, with
twenty seekers ut the altar.
Leap Year parties are now all the
rage in the rural districts. One was
held at the residence OF Mr.. Michael
Pentony, Sr., on last Saturday
night. The parties who attended
from this place report having had .
good time, A party was also held
at the residence Of Mr.. Il. G. Rider,
at Ridersville, on Wednesday night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

Mr.. e. B. Pitznogle met with =
severe accident by being thrown
from his sleigh against q fence,
resulting in the fracture Of three
ribs and severe bodily bruises.
The accident was caused by .
couple Of dogs running opt ct his
horse, one Of which bit his horse
ON the heel. He is under the
treatment Of Dr.. Leymaster.
Our country mills generally
have suspended operations during
this freezing weather, being un-
able to grind. 7 ss
The horses will return thanks
for break up in the slsighing
which has continued for over SIX
weeks. &c.