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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
Last day for Redemption
CoNPTRoLLER's OFFICE, CITY HALL,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 81, 1885.

To the owners of real estate, holders of sci
Treasurer's Certificates of Sale" and to
other interested pprtieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
ALLEGHANY SPRINGS.
Life at . Virginia Watering Place
2,7O0 Feet Above Sea Level.

ALLEoHANY SPRINGS, MONTGOMERY Co.,
VA, July 23.-These springs are situated just
in the midst of the Allegheny mountains, 2, 700
feet above the level OF the sea, which ENSURES
pure, cool and invigorating air. The springs are
surrounded by lofty mountains, which roll
away in long, irregular chains There is an in
describable something in the wind that sweeps
down from the mountains that gladdens the
heart. Think ofsleeping under blankets here and
the thermometer among the nineties in WASH
ington and Philadelphia. For the past week
here the mercury during the hottest hours Of
the day has not reached $50; In fact, the week
There are now more than two hundred per-
sons here, which il an unusua number for SO
early In the season, August and September
being the full season. A great many people In
Washington and further north do not fully un-
derstand that the direct and pleasant route to
this place Is via the shenandoah Valley rail-
road. Take the train at 9:25 a. IN. from the b.
& o. depot, which brings you here at 8 o'clock
y. NJ, 10 supper. 1t Is o beautiful ride, pic
turesque scenery along the whole line, and free
from dust.
The Annapolis band is here, which makes the
young folks happy. There are quite q number
Of Washington people here, and others are ex-
pected. Among those already here are Mr.. and
Mrs. Early's sister, Miss Cora Fielding. of New
York city, and others. Gen. Duncan and family
Is expected this evening. The Rev. DIR. Hodge,
Of Richmond, Va, and Bishop Randolph, of
Maryland, will arrive soon. There was an en-
joyable german last night, and the springs are
more fortunate than most watering places, Is
there u . surplus OF young gentlemen. +. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25

Inc Potomacs were represented by their
seuior -FOUR at the Elizabeth river regatta W hich
49, heio July !, 1884, at Norfolk. The only
sSnahse Ia the crew OF the previous year was i'm
o o,ie stroke, McRae succeeding Fraser. The
1un,uer contestants were the Columbias and
sSaiiAaoeths. The Columbias won with the
I,iiLaoeths second, although many claimed tina {
we rotoma . lost the second place by foul at
'ne hhish with the Elizabeths.
THE LAST POTOMAC REGATTA
IN the Potomac regatta OF July 80, 1884 the
Fotomac senior four again captured the four
DARED race, winning THE STAR and Post cups
ana handsome medals. 1t was the same crew
McHae, Baker, Ryan and Mckinney. The
rdixabeths and Columbias fouled The Potomac
lightweight crew was again victorious in this
regatt 4, but the eight was defeated by the Co
iuml.
At Fredericksburg, July 4th, 1855, the Poto-
macs were represented by lightweight crew.
warden, which had no trouble in walking
crew.
AS general thing boat clubs discourage sim
eie shell racing. because IL tends TO make y good
man dissatisfied with crew rowing Although
the Potomac club has turned out "a number OF
single Sculters, they have, as u rule willingly
put aside personal wishes and taken seats In a
crew, where they could do most good for the
club. Prominent among these Is W. c. McKin-
neg, who has been cham pion sculler of the Po-
tonac Tor number OF years. Other scullers I'm
the club, who have been as willing To benefit
their CLUB, are 7. l. Cropley, Kcarncy Fisher,
NoordZy, Roberts, Morgan and Lang. The Officers
Of the Potomac club are S. T. Wheatley. presi.
oent Austin Herr, vice president; Frank Jones'
treasurer; Oscar Schmidt, secretary: GRAY
douglass, financial secretary; Walter Doxon,
captain; J. =. Peanebaker, first lieutenant and
snip VI the club is about two hundred includ-
Ing active, inactive and honorary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
THE USE OF WATER FILTERS.
People who Take Their Water Straight
The Utility Of q Public Filter.

ave have very little demand for water A.
ters," remarked a dealer to STAR reporter who
was talking with him about the condition of the
city water.
II should think" remarked the reporter,
"that the recent agitation about the impure
water would have an effect upon the demand
for water filters.'
swell, it hasn't" responded the dealer.
"There has been for some years a regular de-
mand for water filters and when people are
building houses they usually arrange for a
water filter OF some kind. Ihave yet to find
one that is desirable. In the first place the
deposit In the Potomac water is very fine, and
requires very elaborate filter, and then in the
second place, the filters are not kept clean, be-
cause 1t costs money to repack them. The ne
cessity for filters is evident to any one who has
ever examined one that has been i'm use for six
months. The deposit of matter, Of corrurt,
putrid matter, that collects In the bottom of
one of these stationary filters, is so offensive
that we have refused to repack them. When
the water becomes offensive to the smell then
people begin to think that their filters need
ter collected In filters, through which the drink
ing water of families mas been drawn, that
am very much digusted with all filters. Even
the faucets filters become foul"
Perhaps II Isn't necessary to have filters at
oil for the Potomac water,' observed the list
"Well, perhaps not" responded the dealer.
especially when compared with the water used
In other cities For instance in Dayton, Ohio
lucy nave W use the river waller, which Is Il
dirty yellow, in its natural condition. But then
1t Is pumped through the sand and gravel from
the bottom OF the river, which filters the water,
and in consequence that which is used by the
citizens Is as clean crystal. These are nat
ural filter beds and the only artificial ones that
amount to any thing are those which
water through o bed Of sand and gravel, how
ever, cannot be done successfully on q small
scale In Richmond at the present time the
supply filtered through bed of this kind. The
water there is very bad, but have no doubt
natures filter, and there is nothing else that
win take its place, and If Congress should be in
a liberal mood at some session, il would be a
good thing to have provision made for the con-
structiOn of Q sewer bed near the reservoir,
through which the entire water supply Of the
ri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
Justice to DR.. q. b. I.orlns.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
As agent for and in justice to Dr. G. b. Lorin1
feel 1t my duty to give you facts in relation to
what has appeared in the newspapers regard.
ing the transfer Of certain property. Miss Sally
q. Loring the daughter Of Mr.. Loring 8 first
wife, had sum OF money left her by her
mother, which was invested in tho K-street
veyed ii to hts brother. her uncle, John A. Lor.
Ing. rs trustee for Miss I.oring and When sold
the property to Mrs. Radcliffe a deed was re-
quired from Miss Loring AZ the beneficiary
under the trust
DIR. G. b. LIoring has large amount OF real
estate In his own name, and can meet any and
all demands for just claims that ara pre- ,entsd
against him. Respectfully, q. A. ARMIES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25

In 1903 and 1904, according to q French
periodical, the Rhine, Loire and Seine ran dry.
In 1916 the heat throughout Europe became
excessive. Scotland suffered particularly in
1925; men and beasts died in scores. The heat
In several departments during the summer Of
17O5 was equal to that in q glass furnace. Meat
sun. Not soul dare venture out between
noon and p. m. In 171S many shops had
to close: the tneaters never opened their doors
during six months. In 1773 the thermometer
rose to 119 degrees. In 1873 the heat at Bo-
logna was 10 great that q great number OF PEG.
Bic were stified. There was not sufIicient air
Tor the. breath, and people had to take refuge
under ground. In July, 1893, the heat became
Undesirable. Vegetables were burned up and
fruit dried upon the trees. The furniture and
woodwork In dwelling houses cracked and spllt
ND: meat went bad In an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
Some Missing Photos.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR
What has become Of the four photographs be-
queathed by Miss Ann Pavula CUNNINGHAM.
the founder and the first regent Of the Mount
Vernon Association to Mount Vernon?
They were presented to her by the Hon.
Edward Everett, whose name Is synony-
nous with hers in the great work. They
arc exquisite, and represent General and
Mrs Washington, the homestead and the tomb.
There Is no mention Of them in the guide book,
ana the writer, IL frequent visitor ut Mount Yer
non, has not seen them there for a long time,
The south Carolina room-which witty visitor
recently declared reminded her "Of the play OF
Hamlet with Humlef LETT out, as 1t did not con.
tain n single memorial of the distinguished and
gifted woman who devoted her life to the pur-
chase OF this national Mecca'-wouid seem the
hitting place for them, AS these photographs
belong TO the public the public viii be pleased
to know what has become Of them. The writer
was personally acquainted with Miss Cunning
ham and MIR. Everett, both Of whom, ii living,
would blush for some Of the things that have
recently transpired ut Mount Vernon.
July 20, 1855. COsMoP0LrTR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
A YANKEE IN PALESTINE.
Novel Sights and Experiences Of q
Washington Boy In the Holy Land.

Extract from a Private Letter.
JUNE 29.-We have just arrived at BEIRUT
1t is warm as sheou what q luxury to have a
decent word as vent for ones tortured feel
ingsl. We lett Alexandria on Tuesday, 25th.
After three days run reached Mount Carmel
on Saturday afternoon, where q convent has
been standing from time immemorial Elijah s
cave is under the altar in the church Look In
the Bible, at LIST Kings, and read all about Eli.
jah and Mount Carmel Yesterday Sunday
morning at halfpast five companion and my.
self started for the convent. When we got
there the last mass was just over. but the good
old monks were SO rejoiced TO see some Cyan
US. 1t was very impressive, and should not
like TO tell you all my thoughts as knelt In
that simple church, in a land so far distant,
with so many thousands OF miles between me
and those love! Never before did so com.
prehend the wisdom Of our church in having
one tongue for her services! At once when the
at the sound Of the familiar words. The con-
vent is immense and superbly placed From
The good MONKS never lack ior 1"1 10 sea- r.,
pilgrims to the Holy Land make Mount Car
mel resting place We got medals and pic
curious flowers that will press and send
home later. We were treated like kings, and
became SO chummy, as Sperry said, with the
community, that We Overstaid our time. 1t was
happy visit; and no matter where else we go,
or however cordially We are welcomed the visit
W -MounG GARNER ana the dear hearty old
monks Will stand first and best In our memory
AS We came down to Haifa. at the base of the
mountain, we Saw-what to Inc was wonder
fully interesting-a caravan just arrived from
the syrian DESERT men, women and children.
all on camelS. 1t was strange group-the peo-
pie in their picturesque costumes; the motley
array OF what they called baggage, and the flat
looted animals, called ''sShips of the Desert"
DO you know l have seen many camels
sacred bulls trained donkeys. &c, that never
even want to hear of menagerie as long as
live. And THIS brings me to an item which is
the excitement of the day with us! An invita-
ton came this morning for all the officers to at
tend an exhibition tonight in Beyrut of the
american Circus, and we are ALL going. Will
you believe 1t, the same posters glare at on e
here that used to illumine the boards on 18th
street and the sides of the street bridge. The
same startling scenes, impossible animals, &C.,
&c.
This morning, just as we were up,
and our toilets progressed as far as
SOCKS, we heard the most Internal yelling
Then the doors burst open aud in came half
dozen creatures crying In the only English at
their command, "Wash for YOU" "Wash for
you" Some OF the fellows plunged into bed:
Others, like myself dropped ON chairs, and
there remained until the noisy crew were put
out. TWAS the washer women who had watched
their opportunity and took the place by storm
We go from here to Cyprus. am just leaving
to visit the spot where 81. George slew the dra-
gon. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
Genuine aud Spurious Butter.

To the Editor Of the EVENING STAR:
j notice an article In the New York Times In
regard to Dr. Thomas Taylor's discovery Of ST.
butter, when viewed by polarised light The
author says there may be cross, as Prof.
Taylor alleges, but IL Will be safe TO walt until
some other eye than his has seen IL before It IL
accepted as a decided peculiarly ofpure butter
write to say that have examined several
the Instructions given by DR.. Taylor and mad
In each case the cross OF ST. Andrew plainly de-
fined on cacl crystal. / have seen the CRYSTALS
Of lard and beef tat viewed under the same con-
ditions, and arm able 10 say that the respective
crystals differ entirely from each other.
Dr.. +. p. Rowland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
Congressional Cemetery.

To the Editor OF THE EVENING STAR
lhnd IN your paper OF last Saturday, gener-
ally so reliable where Washington information
Is furnished, several errors In an article on the
Congressional Cemetery and If you do not
object would like to correct q few OF them
Among the list OF distinguished army and
navy officers" and Others whose ''rcmains" are
Sale 10 reSt in this cemetery, we find the names
OF our good friends, Admiral Amy and Gen.
Emory, whom we are glad to say still dwell
among u.s. Their family vaults may be there,
but not yet their remains" Then, the "Basche"
family, rs your correspondent spells the well.
known name of Bache. The late superintendent
OF the coast survey was one Alexander Dallas
Bache, SO named for his grandfather, who was
In Madison's cabinet, while the monument to
his brother, George Mifilin Bache does not
cover Alexandsr's remains, which were swal.
lowed up in the grave of the sea, together with
the other brave fellows who persisted with him
SO many years ago. Your paper Is so wide
spread that small things become Of Importance
when circulated by it, and SO family love OF
takes. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
A Strictly Business Man.

From the Wall Street NewA
The 6rst thing TO be done," said the new
president Of an Ohio railroad, he hung up
his hat lis TO ascertain the amount Of our in
debtedness"
"Here are the figures, SIR" answered the SEQ
Rotary, "we owe 81 500, 600"
"Exactly; and the next step is TO issue stock
enough 20 cover IT, There is no more need OF q
railroad having a debt hanging over IL than
there In az the employees being paid once .
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25

The chairman Of the Ohio republican state
committee has declined a proposition from the
prohibitionists for IL joint discussion between
Judge Foraker and Rev. DR.. Leonard, the pro-
hibition candidate tor goyernl~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
A Word fer High License.

10 the Editor OF The EVENING STAR:
+. j. >. asks the question how to reduce tine
number OF saloons, bars and other places where
liquors are sold at retail in Washington. Why
not try the experiment made with success in
some o! the western cities? High license. The
writer has personal knowledge OF d city less
than half the size OF Washington where retail
or saloon keepers pay 81 900 per anauln for
license, always I'm advance. and enter TO bond
of COO, With proper security to comply with
all the necessary laws and regulations made
relative thereto with the additional penalty OF
forfeiture Oh license In case o.: violation. This
had the effect To weed out all the low doygeres
where crime runs rampant, and only Inen of
good moral character could get the license and
give the security. Especially when the law re-
quires each applicant tn publish over his or her
own name when he will apply for license and
al what place he desires To locate and invites
ali VINO have any Interest in the matter to lille
their objections either to the location or the
applicant b@.nrc the proper authorities, who
shall duly consider the same with reference to
the weight of the objection.
This, Mr.. Editor, will very materially dimin-
ish the number OF bars and increase the rcspon-
sibiiity OF their owners. You cannot prevent
men from drinking, who wish to do so, by pro-
hibitory or suTptuary laws. but you can by
license derive such revenues from the traffic as
Will school and c!otne the poor unfortunate
children OF parents who fail To provide for their
own through their dissipation and love Ol
drink.
July ID, 1855 CASUAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25

The 81 Petersburg ISost reports that arm in
Texas has offered 20 Gen. komaroG the
services OF i've hundred cowboys I'm the event ~
war between Russia aud England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25

To the Editor OF THE EVENING STAR:
A serious and growing drawback to the rea-
sonable enjoyment of life in Washington during
the summer season is found in the extent to
which gangs Of halfxrown negro boys are al
lowed to make night hideous with bones, mouth
organs, whstlsng, singing, shouting, laughing.
caf-calls, and other distractng demonstrations,
according TO fancy, and without any regard
whatever for the comfort or rights OF others. If
these vulgar rOwdies would confine their cket
to the neighborhOOds where they live. the nuis-
anee would not be SO great: but they congregate
In other localities, distant from their own
homes and where but for their presence. quiet
and comfort would reign. All nights are theirs.
but they are specially plenty and noisy on
naturally desire freedom from disturbing causes
They gather when and where they will, and
without the slightest interference from the pO-
lice. (Who are supposed to look after the peace
or the community and annoy and insult pass
er. by of all ages and especially women and
children, by ribald and vulgar remarks and
any request 10 keep quiet or move ON is met by
perfect storm OF profanity and obscenity.
The statistical tables show, IL IS said, that
age can and does make more noise on the
streets than twenty-five grown white persons;
and when IL Is understood that their capacity for
metical progression with added years nom
residents Of Washington can form some idea of
the kind Of bedlam that ten dozen healthy
black vagabonds, from twelve to twenty years
OF age. can produce in given area; but only
those who have endured the infection can form
Of Its fortunes. Can any one tell why the
police do not interfere and break up these
noisy and Offensive gatherings Let a HARM
less and quiet man under the influence
Of liquor make his appearance on the street
and the blue-coats scoop him In quick enough:
or let two persons engage In an angry but quiet
dispute, and they are carried tn the station, and
from there To the Police Court, in short meter:
but these initiatory schools of vice and crime
are allowed full sway. night after night. with
out the least attention from our supposed
guardians OF peace and good order. 1 believe
that no part of the city Is free from these an
noyanees; but can testify that the sixth police
precinct, over which Lieut.. Austin is supposed
10 have authority. Is particularly infested with
the noisy rowdy class, and their nightly dis
turbsBces Of which complain. II used to- he
that loud and boisterous conduct on the streets
was punishable otense. and surely such gath
erings As speak OF come under that head. as
clearly as any kind of disturbance can. pre-
sumo 10 II q punishable Offense vet; and hope
that when Commissioner Webb gets fairly at
work in his new position he will see to it that
the law on the subject is rigidly and uniformly
enforced. The annoyance Is becoming too great
TO BE- borne by the we'll and strong without pro-
test. To the sick. the weak and the nervous il
Is q torture aud an imposition, as outrageous
and cruel as IL Is unnecessary.
July %, 1855. CITIZEN TAXPAYER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25

SCAxDAL AND SUICIDE IN CoPENHAGEN.-
InFee men of high standing in Copenhagen
nave committed suicide because of the expo
sure OF scandalous relations existing between
yySong girls aud a professor of the university,
tos PRESIDENT Of leading scientific society, an
benz 0f the magistracy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-25
Another Cry for Water.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
am pleased To notice that THE STAR Is add
ing the weight of its influence in the effort of
citizens on the high grounds to obtain some
small portion OF the water they have recently
been served with notice to pay for The sub
scrlDer received notice To pay for water sup
pDsed 10 belong to q four-Story house. The fact
Is the house Is but three stories high. but be-
cause Of . cellar below ground IL is termed four
stories. Water can only be obtained continu-
ously In the cellar and on the level OF the
ground moor, and. at rare intervals on the second
moor, when the UGtteT ICdsteYy nd inefficient Uuf
c0scSaLs Will kindly permit. To make charge
Tor either three or four stories under such crcu-
stances Is rank robbery, which whitens by com
perhoos the work of the most efficient road
agents. And this, too is done with such heart
Licences and utter disregard of the fact that
water " not served, and total lack of effort TO
D9Sve H. The fact that u can be serred TO the
reasonable satisfaction of everybody has been
SO well established that discussion of that ques-
ton Is a waste of time.
The only reason why this great wrong Is not
ra0edied Is because the water officials are too
ineMeaent and timid TO take the necessary
steps 70 accomplish the object Patience has
ceased 70 Be = virtue, and what little influence
the undersigned has will be devoted hence
forth TO securing q change In the District and
water oftces, am not In favor of q change for
tAeiI ineWciency as these have done, and are so
indioerent 70 the rights OF citizens and neglect
1u1 Of duty, IL Is time the reform movement
ives commenced In their vicinity. This is a
Gauge which throws into the shade the one of
'onens,ve partizanship,' and one certain to
Turn the rascals out should now be the bat
tle cry Of every sufferer from lack of water in
'o July 18th. 1885. Rxronxxx.