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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

Fs TO THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT OF
I-S Columbia i'll favor Of the election of Cleveland
and Hendricks.-rhe National Democratic Committee
has appointed A. Wilson TO take charge Of the colec-
ton OF funds in this District and has authorized him
to receive subscriptions for defrayrg the ultimate
penses of the National Democratic Campaign.
Those desiring to contribute do in person or
by addressing him +. o. Box $40 se24-2w
~ SPECIAL NOTICE
CARD.
Having secured the services of Mr.. VIM B. RED
GRAVE late wholesale agent or several large western
mills am prepared to offer Special BARGAINS Bull
ders. Contractors and Carpenters IN White Pine and
car lots or small quantities.
Also. Building Lumber tFirzinia Pine) of all Sizes
Flooring and trimmings kept constantly in stocS.
Estimates cordially given Prompt delivery and sat-
isfactory dealings guaranteed.
JAMES +. BARBOUR,
se4 18th street and Maryland avenue s.w.
1y- NISsFN'S HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR PLY
= - scal Exercise and the Treatment Chro ic dis
street northwest Open 8 o. m to PM se2'2w'
- At l425 New York Avenue
Are receiving and handsome designs in the line OF
Gas Fixtures. SEQ i'm
FSD JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH SUPPLY OF
e1S THE B,ST uiINC,e COP eIlH LIVER ! HGw,rn 2iL
sel9 Corner 7th and streets northwest.
rEp POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY
t~S WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK LINE
IMPORTANT NOTICE-CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
Comnnencins Saturday Sept, 27ih: 1884 the steamer
ngton Tuesdays. Thursdays and saturdays. at $50
pm from 7thst wharf Returning will leave Norfolk
Va, from Boston wharf on Mon -ays, Wednesdays and
Steamer stops at Pney Point and Cornfield Point
seis-i5t wM P. WEIGH. Gen. Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

~ 10 O. F.-rHE REGULAR MO- THLY
w meetin of the Uniformed Bi alion will be held
FRIDAY EVENlNCi the ID inst at 80 O'Clock
oc2-2t IHOMAS VI. OWLER Secretary
r~ET EXECUTI Z OFFICES.
w CHESAPEAKE 4 d POTOMAC TELEPHONE
COMpiN
1920 New York avenue,
WASHINGTON, ID. G, October l. 1884
Notice is hereby eiyen that Mr. Warren Cboate, late
Secretary, has severed his connection with this Com
pany
Communic ations in relation 20 its business should be
addressed, chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
paDy, Washington, u. C'
SAN'L ~ BRYAN
oc2-tt General Manager.
u DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
The firm of KELLOGG x JOHNSON, Grocers and
Wholesale Contectloners l. this day dissolved by
tna consent. All indebtedness Of the la firm
sulIied by and al accounts to be paid Charles
heiioSg. who Will carry the grocery business i'll
the same place and manner as heretofore
CIItS. l. KELLOGG.
JERONE +. JOHNSON.
October 1st, 1884
CARD
JEROME T. JOHNSON takes this occasion to inform
his friend that he Will continue the Wholesale Confec-
uonery business of the late firm of Kellogg johnson
~ 3I2 9Th street northwest, commencing about
the 18th instant
occ-3t JEROME +. JOHNSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

HE SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE HEAD AT HIS BROTHERS
HOUSE NEW YORK.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24
English Editorial ON American Pei

iticS.
"The yearly gubernational election
in tbs United States ia Likely to result
in victory for The wings. The feder-
aIisis. under the leadership of Mr..
Blaine, who was recently nominated
for mayor OF Chicago. are hopeful OF
success. This now distinguished
party leader was brought from the
Sand wich Islands by Mr.. Barnum
and exhibited az a taitooed man.
Having learned something of Ameri-
can politics while travelling around
the provinces, he abandoned the
show business and devoted himself to
the work OF writing book. The
advance proof sheets showed such
insight that be was at once taken
from his lowly condition and placed
prominently before the people. Mr..
Tildep, the prominent barrel maker.
has declined to vote in the coming
election. "-l Arkansaw Traveller,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24

Put away that gun, young man. It
is August. and you can't shoot
prairie-chickens until next septem-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24
Never Give Up.

II you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss OF appetite,
debility, disordered blood, weak con.
stitUtion, headache, or any disease
OF a bilious nature, by all means
procure bottle of Electric Bitters.
You will be surprised TO see the
rapid improvement that will follow;
you will be inspired with new life
strength and activity will return
pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rel dice in the
praise Of Electric Bitters.
Electric Bitters are sold at so cts.
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve
at 25 cts. per box byZ. q. MI. Drug
Store. /
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24
The Feeble Grow Strong

When Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is used to promote assimilation of
the food and enrich the blood. Indi-
gestioD, the chief obstacle to an
acquisition of strength by the weak,
is an ailment which infRllibly sue
cumbs to the action OF this peerless
corrective. Loss of flesh aud apps
lite, failure to sleep, ard growing
evidence OF premature decay, are
speedily counteracted by the great
invigorant, which braces up the ply
steal energies and fortities the con-
stitution against disease. For sale
by all Druggists and Dealers
generally. t
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24
DR.. Frazier's Magfc Ointment

a sure cure for Little Grubs in
the Skin, Rough Skin, etc. 1t will
remove that roughness from the
hands and face and make you beau
tifui. Price SOC. Sent by mail.
FRAZIER MEDICINE Co -, Props,
CleYelant, Chic.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24

BLOOD vessels are sometimes
burst by Wbooping Cocgh. HALE's
HONEY OF HOREHoUND AND TAR
relieves it.
Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS Cure
in one Minute. I
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24
Advertising CheatsII

ut has become so common IN vriletba
beginning OF an article IN an elegant. in
Ieresllng manner,
Then run it into some Advertisement
that we avoid all such.
And simply call attention to the
merits Of Hop Bitters in as plain. honest
terms as possible.
TO induce people
10 give them one trial, which 40
proves their value thst they will reyer
use anything else.
HE REMEDY SO favorably noticed in
all the papers,
Religious and secular, is
Having large sale, and is supplsrt7
Log all other medicines.
Inere Is DO denying The virtues Of
L9e hop plant, sEd the proprietors of
ness '1' S-'e W.
''And ability
In conponnding a medicine whose
observation w.
Did She Die?
"Nol
''she fingered and suffered along, pin.
bag away all the time for years."
THE doctors doing her no good;n
And at last was cured By this Hop
bitters the papers say SO much about.
Indeed! Indeedp'
Glow thankful we should BE- for that
medicine" 40
A Daughters Misery.
"Elevsn years our daughter suffered
on bed of misery.
From complication ofkidnay, liver,
rheumatic trouble and nervous debility.
Under the care of The best physiciane,
WHO gave her disease various names,
but NO relief,
And now she is restored to US in good
heath by q simple remedy So Hop
bitters, that we had Stunned for wears
before using is."-TEE PARENTS.
Father is Getting Well.
My daughters say;
''How much better father is since he
used Hop Bitters."
He Is eating well after his long sui.
tefing from disease declared incura ble."
And wa are so glad that he used your
BiLters." y..ss
& LAZY of Utica, N, 7.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-24
Full Diploma Courses in
LITERATURE, MUSIC & ART

Practical lessons given IN Domestic Econ
omy and Cookery. Riding School in connee-
ton with the College. FoRTX SCHOLARSHIPS
Of the value Of from s25 to 500 annually
awarded by com petition, eighteen Of which
are open to composition at this September en-
trance Examinatiens. Terms per Lchool year
Board, laundry and tuition, including the
whole English course, ancient and modern
languages and calisthsntics, from $3.50 to
$500; Music and Painting extra. Combined
rate payment one year in advance, including
With the above piano and vocal music aud
painting. from sS01 to S4g0. Junior Depart
ment Pupils admitted from the age Of s.
Special department for the training Of teach
era: teachers registry In connection with the
College. Professional staff Of English and
European reputation. Liberal reduction to
the daughters Of eiergymen. For large Illus
trated circular, free, and furttee PARTICULAR,
address.
REV. E. NJ. ENGLISH, NJ. A., Pr.ncsAl,
Hellmuth Ladi es' College,
LONDON. Ont. Csnads-
Next term opens September 18th. 1884.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

Prisoner, said the Judge, all this court
wants is simple justice, nothing more.
nothing less You arc accused qf
stealing a dog. Are you guilty or pot
guiltyY
Not guilty, replied the prisoner.
How do yeu know you are pot guilty,
when tue trial has not taken placer thun'
dered the Judge. Aren't you the man
that was up before me IN 1876 for stealing
chickens?
Yes, your Honor, but l was not convic
ted.
That doesn't make any difference; You
guilty just the same. All this cosrt
wants is justice, and il II becomes ne.
cessary We will fight for it. II 10 the duty
Of this honorable jury to carefully weigh
the evidence, consider dispsssionstely
each and every point as IL 10 presented.
and accept nothing that is not proven.
The honorable jury viii retire, the votes
will be counted and verdict rendered.
Have yon any friends on the Board Of
CAM mean this juiy2
No, your honor
Well, then, beware how you sock 10 do.
isat the onds Of justice.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

closer into place" and Thea be comes
and she set. on, Of the seat to give him .
fair chance and be erapplss thai window
aud bows up his back and tags aud pulls
and swests aud strains. and his hat falls
Of aud his suspeader hr,,cns fetch loose
aud his vest buckle parts and his lace gets
rod. aud bis feet slip and people laugh,
and an irrsversni young man in remets
seat grunis and eroans every time hs liii'
aud cries ont; New then. all together
as II in moskery, and ho bursts his collar
button. asd the pretty Young lady sexed
at being made 30 ridiculous says ia Lsr
iciest manner. ''0h mover misd thsIk
ycu II does not matter, aud calmly siSs
down in another scat. and that weAricd
man gathers himself together and reads q
book upside down-oh doesn't he feel
good. Maybe. but don't bc fool enough
to extend any Of your sympathy. He
doesn't need IL
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

"Ssy, Sam, what was the matter down
at the mill yesterday
"Well, you know, Boss, de ingin she
been gettin' stuck on de center here lately
nifty nigh ever day, and de boss he got
mad an lowed he'd maker go. So he sot
me TO pullin' down on de belt, an he war
pushin' up on de wheel, an de ingineeer
ho put scantlin' under de pitman
and sot on tother end OF it, an de fo'man
he war givin her steam. Well, you see,
Boss, she got of nifty quick sometimes
when she takes notion, so yesterday she
give jump as quick as mule kin kick
an' away she went! An you see when she
come over SO quick Dc ritman hit de shot
end Of dc scsntiin' an sest de ingerneer
troo dc roof like sky rocket. and de boss
he went over dc wheel an out FREQ de back
winder an lit in de straw pile, and de belt
pulled me down in de wheel pit an I
staid thar till de foman got her shut off
sgiu."
"a narrow escape, indeed"
Eyes, stree, it was. an deys nifty
heep OF lectricity in wheel pit when
she's runnin' away, it made my hair stan
en- end like nuttin' needles, dat it dad"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

There ls a point beyond ~hisL bu
man forhearancs esnaot 90, and The most
even Of temrsrs viii become reassd d
tlmes
AZ an assise held during tho past year
both Judge aud counsel hsi deal 81 ,roa
bic 10 male tho timii witnesses upon .
trial speak sufficiently loud 10 be heard
by the Jury, and u ia possible thai ,As
temper o. tho counsel mss thereby
have been turnol from the even icn,r u
lis way
After this gentlemen had gone through
the various stages 81 bar plesiifts
aAd had threatened apd sven halnei Vii
nssses. there vas called Int ihe box
ostler who seemed TO bs simplicity per
soni6ed.
Now, sir. said the seunssl, 10 .
tone that wonld At any other time be-
denounced as vulgarly loud. hope W
shall have no difficulty ia making you
speak out
hope moi. xur. was shouted. or rather
beloved, ou. by The witness. in tones
which almost shock the building, sad
would certainly have slarmsd any tiuid OF
nervous lady.
How dare you speak in that way. sr'
said the counsel.
Please, zur, l can't speak any lssass.
said the as.onished witness. attempting 10
speak louder than before, evidently, thiak.
ing the fault to bo ia his speaking tso
softly,
Pray, have you been drinking this
mornings shouted the counsel. who had
now thoroughly lost tho last remsnant Of
his temper.
Yes, EUR, was tho reply.
And what have you been driakiug,
sir?
Corfee, eur.
And what did you have in your csf-
fec sir? demanded the now oxAspsrsted
counsel
A spuae, Ewl isnocsntly bawlsd the
witness ia the highest key, amidst tho
roars Of the whole court except the new
thoroughly Wild counsel, who flung dovn
his brief in disgust
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11
French Canada rarn Life.

II can always tell without : guide.
board when we come into Canada The
sentence have heard over and over again
from persons csming into this province.
and have been obliged 10 admit 10 tho ha-
initiating fact--for fact il is--that the dif
ference in houses and their surrounding,
in methods Of culture and appearance Of
the people, is so pronounced that there is
no need Of being told, "This is Canada
or This is the Uninted States. II 10
true along the borders, influenced by their
neighbors. there is more OF thrift and en-.
ergy; but along the ST. Lawrence, aud in
all French Canadian settlements, there is
q contsnted apathy so long as "fetes'
abound, and the church there is never
failing recreation; so long as there are fish
in the rivers and little corn patch to hoe,
the happy "Baptiste" requires no more
should like to be a little Canadian girl,
said my young daughter, aud when asked
the reason of this unusual ambition, she
replied, Because they have nothing to do
but fish and dance and 60 to church
they have lots OF fun. The statement was
childlike, but covered the whole situation.
It is an idle, desultory life, though many
earn their living by the rod; and it is a
common thing on the market boats to see
Al .l ha tu flo
for the city markets from the fresh water.
lakes. The farms of these Frensh Cana.
dams were once large homesteais. but
they have been divided and redivded,
giving each member Of each succeeding
family lot fronting on their beloved riv'
or; the result is collection of small white
washed huts, anything but agreeable to
the eye, except that they are as clean as
il is possible for lime aud scrubbing to
make them. The meadow and pasture
fields ore stony and rough, the gardens
and corn plot are worked with the "pio-
che" or hoe, and these are the chief agri-
cultural possessions Of the people. No.
where else is Ignorance such "Gliss. >
But. worst Of all, this apathetic content
ment prevents any advancement in any
locality where they are in the majority.
Always polite to his neighbors, urbans
and hospitable to all, there is simply no
use talking to the French Canadian OF
improved roads, or improved methods Of
farming, or OF assisting in the county
shows. The antiquated ideas OF the peo'
pie. and their utter ignorance Of even the
elements OF education, are an armor
against which no neighbor can prevail.
Yet their lives ire pure and simple; quar-
rels are rare; there is no element ofrsudy-
ism iu their composition unless when
they imbibe too much "fire.water," and
even then they are more orderly than any
other drunken men.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

"You will have to 90 into the forward
COACH" said the conductor as he tore of
. coupon from second class ticket.
"But the tobacco smoke is so bad and |
have such = headache," said the little
woman, timidly, and the pale face was
raised pleadiugly.
Cant help it, maam. Rules Of the
-sauirs passengers having second
road - ride in the forward coach, :
o'ss. ''cKess' 'sins reply As he passed
was The uncomprom.
on mt . big
hang your rules" blurted are
man with fierce moustache. "Staywn.
you arc madam. You look tired; here. /
iet me turn this seat over so you can lie
down. Put your head on my grip; here's
my ovelcoat; put IT." aud he had her nice.
y tucked away before she could object.
"Your tictet9 All 0. X. Take mine;
t's to The same place, first class, uulimii.
ID ! love to smoke Always ride ia the
'moker, anyhow
Dinner was announced at the dining
'ar, aud the big man came busting in and
assisted oD her having dinner. She oh.
voted. evidently thinking it improper to
} seive 80 much attention from a stranger.
Kate Adams. read the big man. look. )
,g ct the name on her vslise. Not Disk
dams wife? You arel we'll by Why,
ome here, III kiss you my girl Dicks
" youngest brotherl Well. I'll be-!
Yell. we'll Why, ! was just going to see
i'm. Heard he got fiat broke, and kind
want to set him up again"
And the big man looked 50 happy and
,e little sister -in.law so pleased that The
Assengss forgot TO kill the astraw'' lun.
ic that was asking vote Of the passen.
srs on the presidential question for a !,
lily.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

. bardsa 70 you. And 10 John. toe. poor
sonl. Then he'll marry some strong
healthy sirl. VIA knows enough to keep
cut sf the doctors hands. and have sens
confor. of hS life. I've oftsa thought
how he might enjoy his home. II be had
such woman - that pretty, happy crea
ture Who called TO see you yesterday,
Such rosy cheeks aud bright syesl no.
ticsd how Johs looked Al her, and dons
wonder"
Emery. you're wicked woman" said
Alice, With new energy.
"wsll. my dear. 1 aintasick one, thank
coed ness. /" said her sister-iu-law, with i'm
perturbabls good nature.
and you're in league with JOHN to do
away with me. " sobbsa the angry wife.
"1'd do away with myself II ] hadn't
any more life than you. And you ought
to be thankful that somebody, has took
you in hand" responded the little, old
naiS.
"I'll not die You shsn't kill msf and
Alice Asunoed out Of bed like mad
creature. Il never felt stronger In my
life. and I'm going TO dress me, aud go
right down 70 Johns store. and tell him
hsw you've talked 10 me- He marry that
turnip faced Morrill, girl! She lord il over
my childrsn--or anybody slsel Well
sssl" and she actually did get on her hat
and shawl, and go oat Of the house, with
hurried step aud heightened COLOR
Il thought il would cure her, said Miss
Emery, with an odd little laugh.
We pass over the immediate consequen-
ces. which were partly ludicrous: for Jehn
and Miss Emery had been in league to-
gsther some time, and hasten to say that
never was cure more complete.
Alice rsgalned her beauty, almost her
youth; but she always retained two dis
tinct and separate grudgss one againt
Emery Jane, the other toward poor, un-
conscious Mary Morrill,, who never could
tell why her old friend had dropped her
80 suddenly.
John was the gamer, however. His
home became to him what home should
always be--earth's Paradise.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11
Opsaisg Ger Windew for . Pretty
Girl

Maybe man fssls happy and proud and
fastsred and ensisd and bies.ed among
msn when he sees aprsity girl trying to
raise window Of . railway car and jumps
up and gets head Of the ether boys AMI
sayE "Allow me, /" oh, 20 coufseously, and
she says: "oh. il you please; ! would be
90 glad. and the other male passengers
turn green With envy. and be leans over
on the back Of the seat and tackles the
window in knowing way With one hasd
II. psradysnture. he may toss il siriiy with
. simple turn Of tho wrist; but II IL kind
Of holds on. and be take. hold will, bsia
hsnds but il sort Of dossn't 20 to any
alarming extent. and be pounds i, With
bis fat; bat il only seems 10 settle ''les.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11
How He Get Hurt.

Oh my child, how did your face bscons
30 bruised? Come to manma and tell her
oil about i'll
III was over cross the road playin'
with Mis- Howe's little girl; boo hoo 90
oo-oo-
And she hnrt you like tbis3
Y.y-yyes.
Well. that was real naughty Ia her.
But what did she 30 10 my dear littls
Georgie2
Sh.sh. She knocked me down sn.an.
and then she hit me w.wiwitb . b.brick.
and pounded me w.wi-wish . broom g
ick
Oh dear. what terrible child. Well.
don't cry any more. George What we're
yon doing when this happened2
Pipl playing we was MN m'msr.
vied.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11
Trained Buggy Horses.

Yes, said the livery stable keeper,
suppose do have more custom than any
body else in my line, but II Is simply th.
result of keeping abreatt Of the times
My idea OF introducing trained buggy
horses was great scheme. SRA grea
ne.
scn,. horsss, ehf
Traineo 'nrse is very inteiligenI
Exactly ,ho N be Taught mos
animal, you see, and c. Know 'nS'
anything. OF course, you 'fon
IT,; =
livery custom comes most Al.
young men who take their girls lidin,
Saturday afternoons and Sundays, Now, |
nobody wants a slow team. and VET ifl
The horses are too high spirited, why
there is liable to be a smasb-up when the
young fellow gets talking taGy and iriy.
ing with one hand Catch the idea don't
you?
I've been there. said the customer, viii,
q sigh.
Ofcourse; and there's other things 10
be considered. When the old folks sse
their daughters young man slam up TO the
door with turnout fsnorterx ihst seem
10 be pulling like locomotive on the
reins, they say to themselves Well. there
'an't be much hugging going on ia that
outfit, and they 'er satisfied.
Looks all right. eli? n
Precisely. But, bless your dear soul.
10 sooner dees that team, strike a aniet
'cad sut Of town than il comes down 10
he slowest walk you over saw. That is.
ny teams do, for they all train to syer-
astingly throw gravel in tho city limits.
nd while anything is alcpgsids on the
oad, bat they simmer down Is the Metho.
list funeral gait when the yum yum erer, J
ises are opened, aud don't yon forget il
'esides they ars taught not 10 start %
hen they bear ihH peculiar sound like :
nlling cows foot out Of the mud that u
hakespeare speaks Of. Yes. stree; there !.
nothing like keeping up with the le.
lands Of tho age nothing liksit You've
Of 70 keep sp with the procession or 7
e left. Why. haven't a turnout y
lat isn't esgaged for moath sheai. Dot d
ne. -
80 the customer bespoke team fer y
'e nsri Sunday sir weeks from date agl
.iks'i tsoaghifalIy asay -.Spa FraAe,a.
Poa IL
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

A lady sends us the following; "A
beautiful thought came from my II tls
boy esbt years this evening" We we're
watchiog our lovely sunset. and aftsrssrd
the stars made their appearances. ons by
Que, aatil there were myriads Of bright.
tsinkling orbs He said: 'Mamms, don't
you suppose that God has bored lots of
holes 10 the sky SO that se can just 80
bo@ beautiful heaven Is on the other side.
,nd don't yon gness that it ia tho ssseis
floating ny them iLst makes them look o.
though they we're wiokisg2"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-11

Whoever can discern truth has received
BIZ commission from higher sonrcs ibss
the chisissi justice 10 the world who eau
descern only law Ne IL is thst delivers
sentence. He hads himself constituted
judge ~ tho lpdge