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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

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SURPLUS STOCK SALE
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
We are obliged to inaugurats our surplus
Stock Sale earlier in the season this year than
heretofore, - we ind ourselves with large
surplus which must be sold
The causes which have led to this &C.
cumulation of Surplus Stock are Is follows:
First-Tne unusually backward spring and the
generally unfavorable condition Of the weather.
which has checked the demand for Spring
FABRIC.
Secondly-very extensive purchases made ct
the recent large Peremptory Auction Sales.
Thirdly our distributing
capacities, We have bought too many seasonable
goods.
Now we propose to move our surplus stock
by reducing the price and distributing the same
among our customers, thereby turning 1t into
cash. feeling sure that q present loss will ulti
mately result in our future gain, and at the
same time be adecided advantage to our Gus
toners. who win no doubt appreciate the extra
ordinary opportunity to secure excellent bar
gains. which our necessity compeis US to offer.
We buy to sell at profit; yet we overestI-
mate the limit of the purchasing public we re-
alize that nothing but a lower price will move
the goods.
We do not wish to overstate our case, 50 con-
fine ourselves to actual facts. Let it be under
stood that while many lines are to be reduced
we have q class of regular goods which have
not been nor will they be reduced being already
marked at the lowest possible prices at which
they can be obtained
Commencing SATURDAY, May 2sd, and
make such marked reductions as will command
universal attention and. we confidently expect,
create an unprecedented demand and result to
our mutual advantage.
For reduced prices see the next issue Of this
and other daily papers.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE, my2
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HOTELS.

BRocHs CONGRESSIONAL HorEL
This Hotel Is situated opposite the Capitol-New Jer
sey ave. and ct aa-the most elevated point in
Washington. It's out Of the malaria District, being
hundred et above the level Of Potomac river
From It's Balconies beautiful view be had Of the
entire city Of Washington, Arlington Heights, Poto-
mac River and the Capitol grounds Summer boarders
accommodated with delightful airy and well ventilated
rooms Transient. 90 per day. Regular boarders for
summer season q low ateA 81. BROCK, Prop,
mh1S-3m Formerly Of Jersey CITY. M.
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The DoubIe-sheet Tomorrow.

The demand for space in the advertising col
umns of THE STAR Is very large, and adver-
tisers will confer "A favor by sending in their
orders as early as practicable to insure insertion
antf classification in to-morrow's double-sheet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

The prosecution in the Cluverius trial at
Richmond seem to be weaving a close net of
circumstantial evidence around the prisoner
But so far the evidence is altogether circum-
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II Is stated that the fireInen at the Cincinnati
IRE were impeded in their work by the tele-
graph wires This is u lesson Tor Washington.
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WANTED--ROOMS-

VXYANTED-BY GENTLEMAN ROOM AND
w Board with home comfort between 14th, sth,
z and sts Address giving lowest terms, HOME
LESS, Star Office. Its
NyANTED-TNO UNPUBLISHED ROOMS FOR
w the summer, with OF BATH In quiet locality,
by discreet gentleman, where questions will be
asked Address a. q. Star Office. nay21-2ts
VNANTED-JCNE 1ST, BY THREE ADULTS,
w four UNFINISHED Rooms on second 6oor, snita-
Bile for parlor, library aud bed rooms state terms
Address g. K GRAHAM, star office. nly21-3ts
"ANTED-FURNISHED FOR HOCSEKEEP.
w Ing, Rooms and Kitchen. opposite the
parks south OF the avenue by quiet married couple
without children. Price must be moderate. Address
UTANTED-BY A LADY. A PLEASANT
w uicey-furnshed front room. second floor, south
ern exposure. with board private family preferred:
would take care of furnished house for summer Ad-
dress Mrs. A. r, Star Office. my2O-3t&
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90 $3.50 CCC
Sx G. g
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21Hsa ao5so5 Coo

1 anlhen Baskeis all styles: Work Baskets. Flower
sSAFts, StaWl straps. Pocket Knives Razor Straps
s,1', 'ls, Cu.S and Saacers Fine Vases Po.-SeI
IS.ii.tss. fCchsl tape Measure Plated Colaping tup
t"e 'tIsSOrs, Nickel Hand Bell Rubber Ey..c:asssss
E;e,r Handsome Match safe lovely Bisque
t..hins 80 thermometer beautiful Gilt and Plush
Saoahct FRAME Fans OF
- ep5oo1k Gard Case BID Book large school bag
e. t19sacASt, CORNER Bracket lowe. Rack splash
1880 Iiait brush clothes Brush Velvet Top Whisk
IiSe r.e Linen Piayi ing Cads Fishing Rod and
1sr hirti 'uster Silver Plated Napkin Ring sill
- i t,n large Wax or Patent D0i Toy Wagon
ass o., ahu lSai Sx 10 Picture Frame bangle BRA
lets Rolled Gold Piae Sleeve E1lstor,s Paiiei :od
rae flns scarf Fins &c. DC. BESIDES hundreds Of
oei ~ All AT Zoc each and all excellent yalus
s1LVERBERG'
mylS Sl2 9Th street and 3I3 sth 81 NV.
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If Secretary Whitneys conclusions are cor
rect, the work of investigating the method of
'repairs" TO worn out ships of the navy should
have been commenced long ago. The amounts
expended in repairs seem TO have been in in
Verse ratio to the value of the ships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

BOYS Day Ar SAKs,."
SATURDAY IS THE DAY UPON WHICH BOYS
AND CHILDREN PREFER TO MAKE THEIR
PURCHASES, AND WE MAKE SPECIAL PRE-.
IRA sALEsMEN-AND OFFERING VERY AT.
TRACTIvE BARGAINS IN THE WAY OF SUITS
AND SHIRT WAISTS, EXTRA PANTS, AND. IN
FACT, THE NUMBER OF PURCHASERS IN THIS
DEPARTMENT Is THE BEST EVIDENCE THAT
THE GOODS ARE CORRECT AND THE PRICES
ARE CORRECT.
"a FEW sNAPs FOR SATURDAY"
ALL OF OUR CHILDREN's $500 SUITS AND
GREAT MANY OF OUR $500 SUITS ARE NOW
$500 SUIT
GREAT MANY OF OUR 500 CH1LDRENs
SUITS ARE NOW $500
ONE LOT, CONSISTING OF ABOUT EIGHTY
BOYS SUITS; THE PRICE ON THESE SUITS
HAVE BEEN 500 PER SUIT; THEY HAVE NOT
BEEN SELLING AS FAST AS THEY SHOULD
SUIT
CHILDREN'S SAILOR SUITS, WE HAvETHEM
ALL THE WAY FROM Sl25 SUIT. FOR A
VERY NEAT LOOKING BLUE SUIT, TO $50
FOR THE FINESTwECAN BUY
THE sAKS SHIRT WAISTS ARE SUPERIOR TO
ALL OTHERS AND THE PRICES ARE ATTRAC-
TIVE
CALL AT OUR BOYS DEPARTMENT BEFORE
YOU INVEST IN BOYS AND CH1LDRENs
CLOTHING.
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FOR SAIE-LOTS

u->oR sALE-FfvE LOIS. on y ST BrTwFpN
II Sd and sth SIS. ne. will exchange for q houSs
or choice country place. Inquire IL. kRAAk, a~l
rehns, iNahis ave-, nl'stairs uy-2-a
vSoR sALE-NALUARLE LOTS AT A REASON
h able price, on l. ST. between 9TH and 18th sta n
w Inquire a 1910 Lst-nw. my2i-3ts
I~oR SALE-Two VERY nTSfRAR!.E Bl IN
h ing Lots on New \ ork ave bctN cen 9Th sno Iulh
SITS. n. W: soSxao. Cheap
my2l-6l JAMEsE WAUGH ess q. NV
1~oR sALE-LoT ON q ST. RETWEEN 18Th
ioNNSfNn lsls y St myls-8t
k>oR sALE-CpLCMBIAN HEIGHTS DISIRA.
ose Lots, az lowest investment prizes long time
ana choice locations PARKER & TOW MEND.
isio r 81 " myislm
tNoh sALk-22 PINE LOIS 100 FTET NORTH
OF BOUNDARY ST.. between 9Th and 18th sts, lfout-
ing thamrtsin and Ontario avenues. Champlain ava
VIII De graded and sidewalk laid In july
- shAhce TO invest In property ralidly rising In
10, wM. LINkINs q SOW.
'ils I--<w go roth ST.
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

T second floor UnfnrnisLed Rooms suitable for light
housekeeping Prizes sl2 per month. my22,sfs
gssy,s s;I
c se Js four s fer s
Office. ny22-3ts
EoR RENT-A PLEASANT ROOM, IN A FAM
Ins NY OF two ADULTS Rent Of room, %; with board.
nor RENT-l2l4 X ST. NV; LARGE CooI.
= Rooms. for summer, furnished; parlor and bed
rG %V2 a!se single ROOM very desirable location
L7oR RENT--45O q ST. n. W, TWO NICELY
u farnishnd front Rooms, suitable for light house
5ssp, n% AS0 paflOr and dnnsr00m Sns $50
E,OK RENT-AT $40 81 ST., CORNER 4'TH n. W,
L large elegantly furnished Corner Room second
Gentle
L,0R RENT-1I14 II ST n W, LARGE, COOL.
and trout trd story baef very large Closets
&c. Terms moderate for summer. References my226*
FOR RENT-32o g ST. 5 E. THREE UNFUR-
seen nom to pm '''e''A''' ''''''' ' myssW. y
FoR RENT-p1NI G-RooM AND KITCHEN.
my2l-W JANIS f. WAUGH. sss F st. NV
T1oR .RENT-TWo ELEGANTLY FURNISHED
myses sHEs0n E I W ta;iG. sss St NV
DOR RENT-AIRY ROOMS AND BOARD ON
Mn sx sss"sfq
airy and 10th st. m2l-ats
TOR RENT-TwO UNFURNIsHED. NEWLY
ing; private bath. 1876 9th st. NV ". " my2i.st%p
ENoR REST-TO DESIRABLE PARTIES FOUR
unfurnished Rooms second 6oor also, one suite
nor nENT-LARGE PLEASANT ROOMS, WITH
irstclass board; private family; terms reasonable.
2o1 ID ST.. cor. OF I'd NV. nly2l-3t*
IGOR RENT-wITH BOARD. THREE OR FOUR
S1,uln lid
floors. by the first of June; la45 l. st., corner l4th
I1oR RENT-PLFAsANT CoMMUNICATINa
iirst-c?ass table board Isli s. NV W. mysat& '
I>oR RENT-AT IIOl PARK PLACE n +
u three unfurnished ROOMS second floor. newly pa
convenient TO cars and herdics. my2U3t@
IGOR RENT--NICE COOL ROOMS on PARLoR
rates, at l444 st. NV. Board aud caterer CON
venient myIS-lm
F!oRR. RE tsl;,,a1 IN larH sT., NEAR sT,
rent low: near cars; vicinity Iowa Circle. my14et*
NOR RENT-sO6 18TH ST. JUNE lsT. TWO
5oo Gnfurnshed Communicating Rooms on second
NOR RENT-AT 517 EAST CAPITOL. STREET,
l. pleasant furnished Rooms I'd floor, en- suite or
sinsle bath room on same floor On line of cars and
herdc my16-lw*
NOR RENT-NTCETY FURNISHED COMMUNE
i eating Psrlor and Bed Room also other Rooms;
aa south \. s s. Sdern
nor RENT-1OO7 + ST. NV, SEVERAL ALL
IL new handsome furnished airy rooms; southern
exposure: ut summer rates. Also, nice Office, with
without furniture. my9- Im*
NOR RENT-915 f ST NV, FURNISHED AND
IL unfurnished Rooms: gas myS-5m
nor RENT-HANDsOMELY FURNISHED
4 Rooms at S21 Vermont ave, opposite Arlington
Hotel. my4-Im
E'OR RENT-2l3 EAST CAPITOL ST, ELEGANT
pa5ior and and sedrooms second floor handsomely
rooms. cool and delightfl cars and herdcs pass the
door, terms very low tor summer. ap3s-lm#
nor RENT-CORNER NINTH ST AND MAS
1 sachusetts ave, large handsomely furnished
Rooms, with Board. Northern, southern and eastern
exposure References exchanged. Table Board.
ap2O-33ts
NOR RENT-A VERY DESIRABLE LARGE
II ROom with small one connecting large window:
suitable for engraving artist studio. Inquire of
RICE, 1910 Pennsylvania ave- ap6-2m
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FOR RENT-STORES.

L>OR RENT-FINE STORE AND DWELLING
Il on 9th st., opposite Patent office us at SIS per
monthin advance Inquire of A. EBERLY 4 Sons,
IT'S 1th st. myo2- BITS
NOR RENT OR EASE-STORE 1887 ST.
e NV, opposite the Ebbtt I. b. HARRISON, 1887
r st. my2U-:5t~
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FOR RENT-OFFTCES

NOR RENT-OFFICE ROOM. 03:} + ST NV
JAMES +. WAUGH,
my2l-6t 933 + st. NV.
NOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS ON FIRST, SEC
Il Ond and third floor, suitable for lawyers claim
agents. They are convenient to all departments; at
l4l5 q street. near the Treasury Dept. mySlm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

Senator Sherman's announcement that he is
willing 10 be a candidate for reelection will
probably solidify the republican party in Ohio.
and secure the election OF "a republican legisla-
ture next fall. Although there would be nu-
merous aspirants for his seat if he to retire.
1t Is hardly likely that any one will seriously
contest his candidacy, and any threatened dis
sension in the party on account of conflicting
interests is now averted, and unity Of action in
the coming campaign assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

PENNSYLVANIA LAWN MOWERS,
e Surpsaang all others and pronounced ths beek
- BUCKLEY MARBURY,
Corner High and Bridge Sta
my1o-6t 0eorg etOWn, DO
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WANTED--HOUSES.

VyTANTED--BY JUNE 1ST, THE CARE OF A
w Furnished House, by gentleman and wife for
the summer months will pay nominal rent: give
the very best OF reference. Address NJ B. r, Star
Office. my22-2ta
VXTANTED--A RESIDENT TEACHER, WITH
w undOubted references. desires the of a
Furnished House during the summer months Address
{. w. T., star Office. my2l-3t
"ANTED-A MIDDLE AGED LADY, WHO
w has d respectable white servant, would take
Charge of furnished house for the of small part
of it. Address Irresponsible Star Office. myl6-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

Mr.. Gladstone's statement in the House of
Commons that nothing had vet been settled in
regard to arbitration between England and
Russia and that ii had not been absolutely set
tied who should be the arbitrator was most
significant announcement, and his further
mark, when charged with withholding informa-
ton. that he feared he had already given too
much information, coupled with his warning
the members against utterances which tended
u strengthen the hands of the Russian war
party, indicates the gravity of the present situ-
alton. From the remarks of the English
premier il may be reasonably inferred that the
rumors of additional demands are true. and
that it is not unlikely that the entire negotia-
ton for peaceful adjustment of the difficulty
may fall through. In addition to her troubles
with Russia IL seems that England is not to be
allowed to peaceably withdraw her army from
Egypt, and mention is made of a combination
of other European powers against British in
Huence and interests i'll the land of the khe-
dive. Besides all this there are Tumors of
serious dissensions in the cabinet, and alto
gether 1.-THE Grand Old Man" is having q deal of
unhappiness.
The removal OF federal officials in Virginia
has commenced, and it is stated that the work
will be prosecuted until the last Malone ad-
herent shall have disappeared from office.
Though the administration has not stated the
Oo9cSt W tAeSS ieiioNois, III teFAi>, It's JouFHai-
istic supporters have not hesitated to declare
that the changes are made for the specific pur-
pose OF aiding the democrats in the coming
election. At this election there will be a COM
plete list of state officers voted for and the new
legislature will elect L. ). Senator, so the i'm
portance of the contest from party stand
point is apparent. And there is little doubt
that the officials removed can easily be placed
In the category of offensive partisans justify
ing their removal. Anyway very little SYM
pathy will be felt in any quarter over the
Inoval of the Malone strikers, whose political
methods have been so thoroughly offensive and
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PLUMES, WHICH WE WISH TO DISPOSE OF
AND WE HAVE MARKED THEM DOWN so
THAT THEY CANNOT FAIL TO ATTRACT AT
TENTION. THERE ARE THREE QUALITIES,
AND THE FOLLOWING IS THE REGULAR
PRICE AS WELL AS THE REDUCED PRICE:
REGULAR S29S PLUMES REDUCED TO 1925.
REGULAR 1898 PLUMEs REDUCED TO 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

lNoR SALE-THE STOCK AND FINTUREs OF
\ grocery and liquor store. known the -Four
Nle House.. on the Bladensburg road, opposite the
reform school. about 2l2 miles from the boundary;
situated on one of the best roads leading from the
Apply on the premises mvlh. o,ys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

ISoR sALE-A VERY LIGHT SIDE BAR FOUR
= seat surrey, cut down at sides. canopy top with
IN good order. Also light Harness and two Rla,eis
Price for all Slo0 Can be seen at lsS>3 Har,,,ooi
avenue. IeIDroit Park. my.po.st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

IH0R sALE-NEARLY NEW PIANos-RARE
Bargains-One s-octaye Square, carved legs only
Sl65. One s-octave Square, carved legs only 81 *
One octave Square, carved legs only 5000. One ia
octave Square carved legs, only sob. One Upright
Cahnt Grand, only $225. One Upright Tab n,t
Grand. only $3.50. One Square Piano. splendid for
Beginner 500. For cash $40 Der month
PIANO EXCHANGE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

IGOR SALE-ONE g. oCTAVEsQUARE PIANO
overstrnng bass guaranteed for six years SIS on
HUGO WoRCH CO.. 125 9Th st., sole agents for
Sohmer Pianos INV 6oxvs
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11NoR sALE-ENCYCLOPEDI THE AMERI-
II can (Appletonsl All the volumes delivered by
paying the price of one volume monthly Address
BOX w, star Office. apls2ml
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

LUX SAl1E-
We offer for sale the following property belonging
to the estate of the late James Y. Davis:
F1ve-story marble front building, known 621
PepnsyiVania ave-, and being part ofthe Metropolitan
Hotel.
4-story brick dwelling. 6l5 9th st. NV.
2-story brick dwelling, 621 Virginia ave- sw.
Square SS6. containing about 5000 square feet of
ground, between 9Th and Sth and l. and NJ SITS ne,
Immediately opposite Deaf and Dumb Institute
For further Information apply to
JAMES " DAVIS SONS,
ap25-1m 62l Pennsylvania ave.
nor SALE-THREE HOUSES. 1000 and 1902
ga 81 and 364 Il ST. s.w. Inquire at LEON HARD
SCHAFFERTrS 1902 a, st kw, feoS,,mn
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

w ANTED-BY A LADY, COPYING. WORK
w neatly done at home. Address II. J. S., star
Office my22-2t*
ED-BICYCLE-A NEW DOUBLE-RAR-
w rel Shotgun Belt Loader &C., value $40, will
change for 80 or 81 inch Bicycle. Address Box Il,
Sfa my Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

ENOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE, ll-ROOM COT
II tage at Mt Pleasant; lot 76x205: gas i'm front
house fne House near Judiciary square; small
cash payment Will sell for 80 per less than the
house cost TO build; great bargain Lot on st. bet
LIST aud I'd nw suitable for building houses: will pay
~ per cent on inA eStment fine corner Lot 45N5.,
on V st. and Vermont ave. SN-room Brick 18th
st: good investment. Eight small Houses, now rent
ing for $50 per MONTH $1,000. Ten-room three-story
Brick and fine Lot, within five squares of and llth
SITS, for $500. and easy terms. JNO. +. WAGGA-
MAN, SO6 + St. my13-2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-22

NOR SALE-SUN DIAL GAS COOKING STOW ~
Il Summer cooking With half the cost and none Of
the trouble or coal fires Open and perfect
baking ovens. Gas hot water generators supply hut
water m pipes and avoid any of range sunni err
Agent-R u. CAMPBELL, Plumber. 5I1 1Oth II.
W. mvs,-.In
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Per Month.
1927 18th n.w.,6r $1,000
02l \. Y ave, Sr.......lS.00
$50 E.Cap.g &E.C Cap. 1900
2022 9th st.n.w, ,6r...1S.0O
1907 V 81. NV. Or. ..-1S.OO
5l5 s st. NV, 5r. .....l5.OO
l4U6 Sth st. NV. Sr- 1900
46l D ST alley. 4r......lO.OO
OFFICES.
Per Month.
els F st. NV. rl..-S3U.0O
GuntOn bdg rs. 26. 2S.25.UU
Gunton bdg. rs. l8. lS.lS.00
portion of property Oh my
)face for bulletin, issued ON
rHOS. E. WA9GAMAN.
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NOR SAIE-TwO MAGNIFICENT TRIPLE
y strung Upright. good "a aud three fine Square
Pianos nj great sacrifice, for cash. terms
al q. l. WILD d BROS. piano rooms 700 -th
ST. apasDs,wk
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nor RENT-HOUSES.
II Per Month.
l017 NJ st.n.w,l0r.. 5000
1920 I'D, SD Il 0...35.OOI
524 Goth st. NV, Sr-:S5 90
6I3 18th ST. N. w. 5r.3O.2Si
466 c ST, n.w..I5r....,.:sU.00,
1S4l 18th NV. ,6r...-25.0 90
426 p ST. NV, 5r...-.20.UO
1915 9Th st. NV. ,6r-20.O0l
STOl.ES.
Per Month.
L.bet IL & 13 Sc. .--S:25. 90
I19 Sth St.s.e.-........-.16.0O
Sol 9th ST. NV ........-15.00
The above IS only q small
books. For full list call ut
LIST and 18th.
myzO
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-11-13
New Readers for our Public Schools.

Editor Sentinel During the next month
the contract for Appleton's Readers, now in
the public schools Of this county, terminates
by Limitation.
We are tired of Appleton, and wish a
change. say aoe, and no doubt echo the
sentiments of nine-tenths of the teachers of
the county. They were never popular with
the teachers. In the Appleton Readers the
arrangement Is faulty The subiect-matter
in majority Of the selections is beyond the
comprehension of the pupil especially in
the more advanced readers. Some of the
foot-notes to Appleton's Fifth Reader are
simply ridiculous, for example: "Compare
this with Homer's Had" Now, in the name
Of common sense, what boy or girl in the
public schools knows anything about HON.
ers Iliad, book written in the Greek Ian.
guage? And there are numerous others
equally as absurd. Such book would suit
a Sophomore in college, but is totally unfit
for our public schools
would, in the name of the teachers of
our county, most respectfully ask the Hon
orable Board of School Commissioners to
give us change of readers and would call
their attention TO new series which has
Just been published, "The Peabody Series of
Illustrated Reading Books" compiled by a
Maryland teacher and published by Messrs.
John Murphy ~ Co., a Baltimore publishing
house.
This series can be furnished to the schools
at 20 per cent less than the Appletons.-
Then why patronize Northern house when
we can get better books and cheaper books
in Baltimore In financial point of view
1t would be 10 the interest of the county to
make change. na
l have examined the peabody Series"
closely and critically, and can sincerely rec
ommend them TO the teachers of our public
schools. Aside from their being Maryland
books, they can truly stand upon their own
merits. Prominent among the many points
OF excellence they contain may be men
toned,
First. The graduation of the series. From
the Primer 10 the Sixth Reader the steps are
admirably graded so as 10 suit the capacity
OF the different pupils, and the compiler
here has displayed nicely of Judgment.
Second. The subjectmatter In each mum.
Der is brought within the comprehension of
the pupil for whom it is designed, point
In which most readers fail. The selections
are taken from the leading works of English
literature, both ancient and modern. includ-
Ing biographical sketches, historical events,
interesting travels, interspersed with gems
OF poetry. Preceding each selection the
leading words are defined; at the close are
explanatory notes, features which add in.
trnsic value 10 the SERIES
Third. The attractiveness of the SERIES
The typography is marked by its clearness
and beauty, the quality Of the paper is ex.
cellont. the numerous illustrations are hand.
some and attractive, and the solidity of the
binding, together with the uniqueness of
style, reflect great credit on the Baltimore
publishing house.
Nj. L. VENABLE.
Bethesda, Md, Nov, 10, 1886.