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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17
omt ola Kssaslsseuss

''Is the poetry editor in9' asked pale
youth in long hair and last weeks col
lar. coming into tiis Office;
mo, sir, replied the mem at the desk,
che ia nut, but will return shortly. Will
you sit down and waltz"
ran, yes, thanks.
He sat down and proceeded to wait
In about half an hour he toughrd inquir-
ingly and tho man at the desk looked
up.
81 beg your pardon for interrupting
you, said the visito-. ssbus may T.
may ! ask where the poetry editor ISL"
Certainly, sir, cerbaintIy; he went
out to bury man whe hid brought in
q sweet little poern on Loves Chidings,
but he told ME be would tie hack again
soon, as he didn't expect to bury him
very csseep, while the ground vps frozen
so ha9d.
The visitor departed without saying
good by. - Merchant 7'rtrelsr.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

This remarkable story Is vonched for
by correspondent Of the Cleveland
Herald: benjamin Giaque, who died
suddenly IN Berlin, Ohio, few days ago
had large dog which was bis best
friend ID sickness and In health. Ca
ioue would get intoxicated, and the dog
would do the same and wabble and fall.
When CaiQue went to bed the dog
would lie beside him, and when his mas
ter would 0r0an the dog would howl.
During the three weeks Of Gaique's sick
ness the dog was very sick, and what
capped The climax. the very day and
hour ho died the dog died
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17
10 Tl.slt AMf

scene--Isefreshment room ct railway
station. Count H--''Waiter, bring me
bill of farel' CWaiter does 500 Count
(after reading it)---''Is thet all9'' Waiter
Yes. SIR Count" Horrible |!
Bling me the wine list. /" waiter brings
IT'D Count-"Is that ALT" Waiter
Eyes, sir.r Count Eorribler'
Al student who had. overheard the
above now called out;
waiter. bring .me thu bill of fare. !"
Reads it, lis that allg'' Waiter
Yes, sir Studeat- Horrible
Bring me the wine liss. (After reading
it'll lis that allGp Waiser---'' Yes, sir. !"
Student Horrible r.
Here Count I'll. gets up in rage, and
approaching the student, says;
stSir, are you aware who l ami / am
Count Ii. r Student -"Is that all?
Horfiblep (Taoleaux. ~ Weetliche lei
tung,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

In raing over the battlefield at Nal.
vern Hill we caine across one Of the
monster shells thrown fromsthe gunboats
in Turkey Bend. An helr later. in going
UP the Varuna road we Inetlfonr culored
men driving q mule and cgrt and told
them of the location Of the'relic. They
hurried off to get it and We went into
the national cemetery. Just as the party
were ready to return to Richmond the
mule belonging 10 the colored gang
came gathering past, having the shafts
dragging behind him. He was pretty
closely followed biz pf the negroes,
who went by us at j $40 gait and
would not stop To answer questions. In
about five minutes senond one came
up, hat off and face covered with blood.
As he stopped 10 pant be was asked
what had happened.
+ 'sPow- powerful times bossl" he
gasped out
AREN'T you onesof tho men who went
after the SHELF"
s"Deed is, an TIE one Of the men
who found il, toor'
"What Happened 7"
ssAFe dun sot Oaat TO brooks him up wild
de az. De mewl has gone by. Julius
Henry has gone by. an he8h I is, while
de rest of de crowd am maxim fur de
Jecms riber and pickin out;picces Of iron
az they flyl dat shell up IN went an
'sploded onto us. She busted r. Detroit
FEes Hfsss
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17
Cases OF Emergency.

Mrs. WiHks---'' See here, Mr.. Winks,
what have YOU in that bother"
Mr.. Winks-.'' Just some spirits for
cases of emergency. you know, my dear
Every family should keep prepared, you
know
"Spirits, eh9 What kind of spirits,
p1ay2"
"The best brandy, my love; excellent
remedy and always invaluable in cases
Of emergency, you know"
!" Yes, ] know. Mr.. Winks, that is
tue tenth bottle you hayc bought for
cases of emergency within two months"
: Yes, my dear, and you know that
emergencies have several times arisen,
and"
Exactly: and when the emergencies
came the bottle has Invariably been
eanpty."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Tommy WItberspoOD,; whose father is
famous FOR ills stinginess, went to din
iisr with neigbbor wlso lives on Austin
8venue.
" Now, Tommy. just do as ii you
were at home, seid the lady of the
house.
Tommy began to cry.
= What arc you crying about9"
If do just as il was at home. |
dassent eat hail as much as want ter.
Boo hoop said the poos boy.
The lady then told him to eat just as
if he was not at home, aud with bright
sraile on his open face, Tommy slowed
away enough provisions 10 last him for a
week to come. --iSsJtiags.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17
HUMOROUS SKETOHES.


Proud Youag Father FIRST baby
Eight dollars and sixty cents for ieIe-
graphing The news Of athc new arrival |
cheap enolgh- wishsI could think Of
somebody else 20 ielegaaph 20. It's an
important event.
Same Father, grown older fifth baby
81 suppose the old folks vail be inter
estcd in beaFing Of it. mustn't forget
20 write them. Aeao YsfS1k Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

4 great elm tree recently felled in
Iangaon ~as 100 feet high and sixteen
feet In circumference two feet from the
ground. At sixty feet from the ground
SIX limbs branched out, each measuring
SIX feet in circumference. A section Of
the trunk twelve feet long required nine
yoke of oxen 20 draw It.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

THE leprous distiIment, whose effect
Holds such an enmity with blood OF man,
That,swift as quicksilver, it courses through
The natural gates and alleys Of the body"
and causes the skin TO become "barked about,
most lazar-lilze, with vile and loathsome
crust. Such are the effects Of diseased and
morbid bile, the only antidote for which - 20
cleanse and regulate the hver-an office ad-
nirahly performed by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

It's no secret that DR.. Pierce's Compound
genuine French brandy, distilled extract Of
mart-weed and Jamaica ginger root, with
amphor essence, and constitutes, therefore,
he best remedy yet known for collie or
ramps, cholera morbus, diarrhoea, dysentery
" bloody Hux, or to break up colds, fevers
md infiammatory attacks 90 cents. BY
druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

An English architect asserts that
houses can be made Of timber which
viii LAST longer than brick or stone. IN
many English towns houses Of oak and
plaster ars standing and IA daily use that
were built 500 years ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Young men or middle-aged ones, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weak
lesses, should send three letter stamps for IL
lustrated book suggesting sure meaEs Of cure.
Address Worlds Medical Association, Buffalo,
N Y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Thou little tricky Puck
With autictoys 50 funniIy bestuck;
Light as the singing bird that wings the eli
iCarboline, Caroline restores the hair.l
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17
FOB FEMININE READERS.


The creole beauties of New Orleans are
not on exhibition for the benefit Of
curious strangers, says correspondent.
They are TO be seen Of Sunday morning
at the cathedral, or at the French opera
upon some special occasion. Their COM
plexions are olive; their hair black aud
lustrous; their eyes large, dark and ex-
pressive; their hands and feet small I;
their figures slender and graceful; their
carriage stately and dignifed; their taste
in dress exquisite.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

at the cathedral, or at the French opera
upon some special occasion. Their COM
plexions are olive; their hair black and
lustrous; their eyes large, dark and ex-
pressive; their hands and feet small
their figures slender and graceful; their
carriage stately and digni6ed; their taste
IN dress exquisite.
a Finnish wedding 81 Oldcn Times.
On the Sunday morning the invited
guests assembled at the sections house
(which was generally near the church,,
and when the morning psalm was being
sung the procession set out. First of all
walked the tiddlers. playing festal
march; than a swarm of children, young
relatives of the bridal pair; next the
two bridesmaids, then the bridal couple,
and Immediately after them the bride
dresser. Then followed the tv grooms-
men and the rest of the crowd-men
first, women next, arranged By the
groomsmen in certain order. The pro-
cession was so timed that they reached
the church just as the psalm ended, and
if they came a little too early they all
waited in the porch until the proper
time. So soon as the singing ceased, the
wedding party entered the church, and
walked up the center aisle, the fiddlers
meantime playing right joyfully, till they
came to the altar, when they turned
aside. and stood playing while the
whole party was arrayed In order before
the Clergyman, who stood waiting for
them. The wedding ceremony was then
celebrated according to the old Swedish
rites.
The wedding breakfast was generally
laid on three tables set in the form of a
horseshoe. The bridal couple sat in the
place of honOr-that is, in the middle of
the center table. Next to the bride sat
the 'bride-dresser, and then the bride
maids and the rest of the women Next
the bridegroom sat the clergyman, and
then the groomsmen and the men guests.
The groomsmen acted as masters Of the
ceremonies, and saw that each one sat in
his or her appointed place.
Each guest brought knife, fork and
spoon to the feast. The meal over,
dancing began, when polka, waltz,
minuet, and country dances of all kinds
followed in rapid succession. Toward
the end of the feast the bride was
obliged to dance with each one of the
girls, who stood in ring around her.
During this the lads stood a:lround with
lighted candles. Next the bridegroom
danced with all the men, the girls in
their turn holding the lighted candles.
Then the bride danced with the married
women, and the married men held the
lights, and then the bridegroom danced
with the married men, the married
women holding the candles.
After fhe dancing was over the guests
who lived near went home, while those
who lived at distance staid the night.
Next day by twelve o'clock all assembled
once more to breakfast The bride was
then addressed as a married woman, in a
cap bound with black. After breakfast
the old folks chatted over things old and
new, while the young folks amused
themselves with ring-dances, ETC.. which,
if the weather was fine, were held in the
open air. This went on till supper time.
After supper much of the time was spent
In singing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

A conscientious glazier will always take
panes to do his work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Porous and strengthening, improved, the
best for backache, pains in chest or side, rheu-
matism. neuralgia. 25c. Druggists or mail.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Getting Hon. in the world" as the fellow
said who had just been elected to Congress.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Honesty is the best policy---outside Of a
certificate of insurance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Good terminal facilities---A pair of stout
boots.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Singing, inflammation. all Kidney and Uri-
mary Complaints, cured By 'Buchu-P aiba. 2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17

Children, slow IN development. pnny. a0rawnv
an delicate. u.o Wells HaaLtn nsnewsz.8
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-17
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ROCHESTER. N. Y. Jan. 81

KNUNHMoiHN, Az. 4 an. II.
STRs: Acknowledging your favor dulv re-
ceiyed, we would say: The best proof we
can give you that the statements made by
DIR. Henion are entirely true, and would not
have been published unless strictly 30, is the
Following testimonial from the best citizens
OF Rochester, and a card published BY Raw
DIR. FoUte, which you are at liberty to use II
you wish. II. H. WARNER a. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-14

Fuller. Mrs. simpson. Mrs. s, J. somerveIi. Miss
s F. Seaton, pr; 5. Gro2t. Miss NJ 4. Walker,
Douglass, Admi +. II. Colhoun, Mrs. sarah
a. Coffin, A. r. Quaiffe, Miss NJ. F. Pan
fIast Mrs Geerse Jones, John RsnSS9lph; o u
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, Mrs u; W: Mahon,
X. Bald win, T. and {. McClelland, Charles Stott,
Geo II. Z; White, Charles f. Bra,y5on, Thomas
son, VIM l. Waller, Hon. r; N. Esy-
G G2ai; Mr. sras,s NJ wism Ar saan, M9s
Hon: d. L. Yulee. Mrs. II. Iauek. Frank I.ibeey,
H. NJ. Ewing, VIM. Hendley. Hon. Geo; G. Cor
Tracy, Miss a. r. Bennett IT, F. Il. Brock, Miss p
A Sipperley ..N. u. Macrae. w. G. Ford, Mrs. :.
6 Martin. 4. =. TaylSr, Mrs. Thos. Blagdep, B.
Dodge, Mrs. H. G. Boyer, Mrs. Greason. Mrs. N.
$: Morrison, Or. .. {. Patterson. Mark Tilton,
Mrs Edwin Green, L. NJ. Saunders, Mrs. Joseph
=. Morrison: saml $ shedd, Hon. G B. Walker,
Mrs. Mary II. Myers, II. A. seymour Mrs. Col.
Scott, Scott. :; A. Sorgass, R; Dunning, Prof W J.
S. F. Phillips D. r. Mckee, B. IL Warner. Gen.
r. c. Drum, Chas. b. Bailey, John W. Thomp-
son, Mrs. Geo; s. Gideon, Hon. ID. X. Cartier,
Maury, Mr.; Justice Bradley, Col. l.. p. Wright,
Jos. c. Willard. J. &. q. Kennedy. Mr.. Justice
Strong G B. Jewell, DIR. p. W, Bliss. Hon. ]. NJ.
Mrs. Mary X. Gulick, Mrs. j. :. Gulick. Miss
Kate Wheat, Miss +. B. smith, Mrs. NJ. G. Ro-
selle, William Fl Gunnison, Mrs. r. Hutcheson.
Fassett. ": W. MCCULLOUGH, W. II. Mills Hon.
John w. Stewart, {. d. Waicott, Miss F. g. Me-
Dowell; Mrs; J; l. MCGEE. Mrs; Josephine
ering. Cooper Curtice, A j. Henry. Miss Eliza
beth Cummins, Hon. John W. Foster, Hon. T..
S. Lacey, Mrs. ]. E. Somers, DIR. :. r. Muncas-
ter Or NJ NV, MsuneasSeI; Edyn LeFeyre, Miss 4.
ter, DIR. W. d Hughes. Mrs. l.. p Holloway
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BY which also il is shown that in but two
places out OF the ten were the prices high
mere. AT the same time. as is well known, the
cost OF living has been reduced very much of
late. In the New York Tribune of January eth
was published the prices of the leading articles
OF consumption for 1881 as compared with the
prices OF the same in ! $50: and that shows that
they have been reduced over twenty per cent.
Or TO such an extent that SIT now win buy as
much of the same articles as Sl25O. would in
1850 before the war. Hence it will be seen
that there is no reason for these high prices in
building: and certainly no reason why they
should be so much higher here than elsewhere
Throughout the country.
Moreover, business of all kinds is depressed and
wages reduced throughout the country. Ac-
cord1ng to statement recently published. in
twenty-One states there has been reduction of
nearly half million employees in manufactur-
ing establishments alone since last spring, and
so in all other branches Of labor. In view OF
these facts Is 1t not obvious that prices must
come down here also: and is il not the part of
good sense for our people, one and all. TO con-
slider these matters and set about adjusting
themselves and their business to this changed
condition OF affairs. 1t is exceedingly
fortunate that the reduction in
pace with the reduction in wages, as otherwise
There would have been much want and suffer
Ing, especially where large factories are closed
OF work. Everything at present indicates a
continuation of low prices for some time to come
and Washington cannot expect TO be an excep-
ton to the rule.
Fehrnsrv q 1Sl5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-14

Written for THE EVENING STAR.
Saint Valentine, thy pains are never done:
The primacy of martyrs thou hast won:
Enforced to play the go-between for ages,
Thy Office rarely brings thee better wages
Than love-sick lines from callow noddle.
spun
When behold the yearly tale begun
OF nonsense writ in thy name by the ton,
Thy woful case my sympathy engages,
Saint Valentine.
May kindly folk this persecution shun.-
And yet, now bethink ME il is done
And thou already here by easy stages,
OF all the fair that sit like birds in cages.
This time, 1 hunbly pray thee, get me one,
Saint Valentine
February II, 1885. T. w SToCKARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE BUILDING PROSPECT.

,itor of THE EVENING STAR:

70 the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
The above is a subject in which we are all in
terested. whether we want to build own buildings
or rent; and it is getting near the time for
commencing operations, it is necessary that
people should begin 10 have some ideas and in
formation on the subject.
1t is obviously for the benefit of the commu-
nifty a whole that there should be much
building as possible; but whether there will be
much or little viii depend mainly on how the
prices will range, for, of course, men cannot be
expected TO invest their money in buildings at
a rate that will not pay simple interest, when,
as all know. it can be made TO pay much more
by sending it elsewhere.
For the last two years the cost of building has
been higher here than in most, if not all, other
places in the United States, and the result is.
that while there has been good deal of build
ing, still there has been much less than there
would have been but for the excessive cost. A
gentleman who had built couple of nice
houses three years before concluded to dupli-
cate them last season, but when he got his bids
he found them from twenty-five to thirty per
cent higher than when he built the others.
although the finish was to be much less eXpen-
sive. The result was. he concluded not to build;
and so OF many others, preferrtng TO wait until
prices become more reasonable. or Use their
money elsewhere. find on examination that
both labor and material was much higher here
than elsewhere. For instance bricklayers were
paid Si.50 and bod carriers 81. 80 per day here,
while in Buffalo they received So and S1.5O re-
spectively; and, as all know, the work can be
carried on here for two months longer IL the
year than II can there. So, too, find that the
woodwork for q building can be had much
cheaper in Baltimore than here, and that one
can send away out 10 Ohio or Michigan and get
o better quality of lumber. with equally as
good, if not better, finish, and. after paying
freight save from 5000 to $500 on the wood
work of a building. That has been done by
several already, and will be still more, unless
the cost is reduced here.
As still further evidence of the excessive
prices here, find in the New York Tribune q
comparison of wages here and in Massachu-
setts. contained In the official report of Col
1854. as follows:
Massachusetts,. Washington
Rricklavers 81 8 % per week ,S2iUO
CarpeuferS - IISI per week $500
PsitnterS.-..---..-.. 1892 per week $500
And in a recent Chicago paper find the fol-
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not fQrthsoming At the time specified the people
of Washington will accept no excuse. We
have to say. In answer to this that had
city Of Washington, or the contractors
on this work known the character OF the rock
through which the tunnel passes, they would
have made the time for its completion double
the time specified now, and thought it fully
short enough. This simply shows the uncer-
kind, character, and quality of material to be
found underlying the surface. No perfectly re-
liable data can be given for the information and
guidance Of contractors unless thorough borincs
or soundings have been made in advance
However, we have no fault to find with the au-
thorities In charge of the work, except for their
evident desire to push us faster than we can 90.
We took the chances as to the character of the
rock, and are willing to abide by them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-14

The Republican Leader i'm the House.
Washington Correspondence N. Y. World
Reed is one of the ablest and most adroit men
on the republican side. He is tall, broad-shoul.
dered, d0p-chested and rotund. He has large
head, nearly bald. He is very fair in complex
Ion. His round, white, baby-colored face is
double-chinned and smooth-shaven, with the
exception Of q small brown mustache, which
curls in towards a sneering mouth under saucy,
defiant pug-nose. His forehead is high and
tapering. His eyes are q keen blue-sray His
friends aatter him by pointing out the resem-
blance of his face to the mask of Shakespeare
He has very rich vocabulary Of expression and
is nearly satifical and sarcastic as was Roscoe
Conknng. He has very funny down-east drawl
and twang in his voice: This style rather adds
speaker. The drawl and twang seems to be
proper accomplishments Of his rude wit and
brusque satire. He is one of the dangerous men
who study and think, although he is nearly as
fat as FalstaH When he Is out of the House he
is at home with his books. There is no man who
reads more upon the authorities relating to pub
lie questions than Mr.. Reed. The result is that
he Is always well equipped with accurate knowl-
edge: This storehouse of Information, backed
by his nimble, sarcastic tongue, make him q
most formidable adversary. He is by all odds
the strongest man on the republican side. In
the general run Of debate he finds few on the
other side who can do more than hold their own
with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-14
THE MECHANICS LIEN LAW.

Mr.. Eds0n's Proposed Amendment-He
Explains the Effect OF the Present Law
Upon Building Operations-HOw He
Proposes to Remedy What He Con.
siders an Improper Law.
Mr.. John Joy Edison, who framed the pro-
posed amendment to the Mechanics Lien Law
introduced in the House by Representative
Barbour last Monday, explained the operations
of his proposed amendment to the Working
mems Assembly last Tuesday evening upon in
vitation OF the president Of that body. Mr..
Edison has, at the request Of Mr.. Barr, OF the
House District committee, submitted to the
committee his reasons for favoring the passage
Of the proposed amendment In q letter adj
dressed to Mr.. Barr, which says:
The evil effect Of the provision Of the
present law, passed Last July, is constantly
felt, and the general injurious results
are inevitable. In my opinion merchants,
mechanics, laboring and material men and
property holders, and all who do not wish
to SEQ the prosperity and business interest
Of the city injured and retarded should take an
interest In having the proposed amendment
passed at this session Of Congress.
The old law in force UP to the enactment OF
the present law, do NOT dispute, would admit
Of Improvement very desirable and proper. It
was generally and practically OF no use Tor sub
Contractors material men or mechanics to file
. Han when house was built or improvements
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A Singer In the Dumps.


The truth about Miss Clara Louise Kellogg is
that she Is not sick but disguised. Her first con-
cert here last week was q professional failure,
it was . financial success. The local
papers handled it rather roughly, and one paper
was 80 unktnd as to omit all mention Of Miss
keuoGgs name and performance in its some
what extended notice of the affair." Miss KEEL
logg was exceedingly disgruntled, but she prob
ably would have appeared again had her friends
here not persuaded her to abandon the project
They represented to her that she was wealthy
and was not compelled to appear in public; that
the press evidently contemplated scoring her
whenever the opportunity was presented that
she was lnjurtng her reputation and inviting q
great deal OF personal humiliation by affordfng
these Opportunities for harsh newspaper critf
cism, and that she would be better OF every way
Z she were to invent an excuse for annulling the
Chicafo engagement. These counsels prevailed
and Miss Kellogg is said to have fallen i'll quite
conveniently. At any rate, when the second
grand concert" was given Is one Of the suburbs
last night substitute took her place on the pro-
gram and Clara herself was chewing the bitter
cud OF fomorse away of In New York.