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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

The Evening Star has a regular. permanent
bona fide daily circulation more than
treble that of any other daily paper pub
Hshed In Washington and equal TO that of
ALI the other daily papers here added
together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

Tons are the VERY BEST. proven by Q practical
Test oy Gov B&rst0, Of W., who states a follows:
Two or three years ago bought the best Reffgera.
TOR could tnd and lave had Il In constant since
that time until last summer, when thoroughly tested
side by side with the old and carefully compared
in each the Baldwin Dry All s from eight 10 twelve
degrees colder In FL lis compastments and that the
orator is almost important it, GOODNESS Tested
In this respect BY placing four Of stone lime In
the bottom Of each. 10 lack ed nne powder by
absorption OF mOature in the old in forty eight
hours, yhile III the Baldwin il reduced Tor
eight days thus showing the remarkable superiority
OF the Baldwin Dry Air Refrigerator Ia the three
points, vix: Goodness, economy and dry ness"
These Superior Raftigerators are for sale BY
ELPHONZO TOUHGS COMPANY.
DIS 0sh st., between aud z,
jy63m Sole Agents tor the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

How fashion rules the race. y long, long time
ago. Frenchman who in trouble, and
wanted all the world to know il, fired q pistol
snot at "a distinguished public functionary, and
the President OF the correctional tribunal before
which he was hailed gave him chance to
tell his story at length. Since then, every few
months, some Frenchman who has had "a grew
ance to air has shot at some digntary, and
obtained hearing in court. if nowhere else.
This sort of thing, of course, becomes monot-
ouous after while, and somebody will have to
invent a new mode OF attracting attention. If
suggestions are in order-why would it not be
good idea for the next man to shoot at himself,
instead of the president of the chamber or the
minister of justice: He may not be talked
about SO much. but he will have the satisfac-
tion of knowing that he is doing better service
for his country and the human family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12
WANTFD-HELP

WANTED-A LIVE. ENERGETIC NAN TO
w solicit orders on commission: agood opportunity
tor the right Address Box 4 star Office. Its
VYANTED-A NAN THAT UND RSTANDS
w putting up awnings and Will work steady. Apply
at eli L st nv. liza
WANTED-A GOOD WHITE GIsL TO DO
w general housework in small family. Apply at
VNTANTED-AT ONCE-A GOOD STRONG BOY:
w one willing to work bring references. Apply to
NJ. slLVERBERG & CO.. 3l2 9TH st NV. L,
w ofthree adults for general homework. Wages.
$40 No one without good references need apply. e.
DENEKAS. lll2 18th 81. NV Its
WANTED A COMPETENT CARRIAGE
w smith. Apply no. NV. Its
WANTED-A RUG CLERK. ADDRESS BOX
w ANTED-FoUR y TIE. LICE N. ENERGETIC
~ Men, for special work Room l. up stairs, e2i
NIyANTED-LADY FOR A GOOD POSITION IL
w our houe: experience In business not necessary.
F. THUEE, supt.. 42s 7th 81. NV. up stairs Its
observation-disclosures Bureau conducted by
w Ladies, Cooks. Cn.moermaiis, Nurses. Me,,
and springs. III NJ NV. DUNDoRE 4 co. jyI2-5t
NTANTED-CoOKs. DRE>sMAKERs CHAM
W ber'nads nurses scru6berS disi,washers, wait
omen until p. NJ 63o632 + st NV, PRICE &
BuRNHAM. Jy1O6t"
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VXyANTED-A YOUNG WHITE Nan. TO WORK
w on dairy farm and drive milk wagon. Mn t
mixer. Apply 442 st NV. J. Ii. HOLLIDGE iO-3*
NyANTED-A NAN OF NEAT ADDRESS, WHO
w is quick and accurate in light calculations bach
elor pref rred labor hours from a M Ia = at
night. Address Box "a Star office jylO-2ts
NYANTED-A STEADY, STRONG COLORED
w woman, VINO is good cook. washer and ironer
for small family. Apply 1901 X ST. n jyIO-ot.
VIANTED-A NEAT AND TIDY GIL Col
w ored) for general housework in a small family:
references required. Call at III { ST. n. e.. Capitol
Hill. jy9-;;t@
VyTANTED-'rWO WHITE GIRLS. on. TO
w Nurse; other TO Cook: = go to the country.
Swiss or German preferred. Apply at 1888 F ST,
from . to f. iy9-3ts
NTANTED-GOOD CA RRIAGE SMITH, STEADY
w work. Apply 20 J. X. PROBkY, 1880 S2l St.
West Washington. jy9-5t
NXyANTED-MEN AND WOMEN; CAL. AT
w once:white and coored women cocks, % to $50:
cliambermaid nurses: scrubs and men cooks
jy76t*
JyTh NTED-GOOD. RELIABLE AGENTS IA
w dies gentlemen tor Lie and Speeches of
Thomas A Hendricks. Mr.. Holcomb state Superin-
partncnI OF Public Instruction State of Indiana the
authors is sufficient guarantee that il will val
uahe cook when complete ed and ready for delivery
about 10Th September, Apply for terms and
ST.. Baltimore. iyIttt
XyTANTED-A LIVE ACTIVE MAN NEEDING
w profitable employment to represent in this
city and vicinity 81, monthly ana expenses or con-
buys. A..dIe ss STANDARD SILVER WAkE CO.
Boston, Mass je;itl i'm
NTANTFD-AGENTS FOR THE NATION AL
W Mutual Life Association. Liberal terms Apply
ies4 FRANK J. T1RB1Ts. General Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

PERSIAN LAWNS
This is a fabric in which the correct color and
finish is of the utmost importance. both quality
and price being secondary consideration.
Having carefully examined every make i'm
ported We think there is no line TO compare
with ours being absolutely the correct color
And Of a superior finish. We shall keep the en-
tire range of ten qualities, at Is. II, 49, FL, a.
25, %. SO. 37le and 44c. per yard
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

I-NOR RENT-FURNlSHEDH HOUSE FOR Nv OK
Il three months; delightful located on Vermont ave
Immediate possession. kent nominal TO adults Al
dress L. {. -, star office. IL
L>oG RENT-A NINE ROOM HOUSE. 81 DEL
Il aware ave. ne: one square nom the Capto Win
ali modern Improvements Apply 2la llth st sw-
Rent. SPA jyl2-Ht
IHoR RENI-BRICK HOUSE Ills llTH II. y.
Il nine rooms and Bathroom. cellar and BACK
yard; all modern Improvements: rent s5O in adj
vance. Inquire of J. NlMAN. 1909 q II. NV. or
Money Order Office, CORNER sih and SITS tyl2St'
lNOR RENT-SENEkAL HOUSES. CONTAIN
ing ali modern improvements. renting tor SlA 10
SD mouth these houses viii be desIra-
BILE colored tenants Oh A.. r RANES,
Nl2-St Su4 aud so6 81.
LroR RENTAL IlI2 ST y MA NICELY
Il furnished third-story 'front.' room: northern expos
ure: nice and col suitable for genllen geutle-
Ylz-lm
L>oR RENT. GRANT PLACE: DESIRABLE
Il threestory and basement brick house ian central
location; rooms; all niiro Venents cheap s.,5. Il
h WARNEk& o.. slo r II Jyl2-3ts
LNoR RENT-63- PEN NsI MANIA AVE sc.
Il brick dwelling 3 rooms: ali modern improve
neiits: $50 4ul b At ne. bay window brick corner
sWURN>TEDT & BRADLEY. o.. Est. Jyl2-st
E>oR kESr-l72s 10TH ST NV. ROOMS.
- modern improvel- epts: go per month Apply 10
Glenn BROWN, co. Louisiana ave JyI--3I*
L>OR RENT-AI8 NJ STREET NV : ROOMS
l. mod imp: good twoslOry brick stsnle
jyI2-6ts s2i ST. NV. second door.
1,NoR RENT-vERY DkSIRABLE HOUSE l.A2
II st NV: ten rooms cellar all mod imps
Stis 15 per month by the year.
tylI-3t ADAMS & BEALi, l42o ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

Like the sensitive slavey in Puuch who
"wont bemean herself to live in no 'ouse where
the missus don't know her place an keep it,
too the Cincinnati Enquirer marches into the
democratic boudoir and "gives notice." 1t is
bound TO have no federal Office-holders fus,ing
around its own particular kitchen. That insti-
tuition is to be owned and occupied wholly by
itself. In its judgment the people Of Ohio are
quite competent to run the politics of Ohio
without the assistance of postmasters and
United States revenue collectors. 1t is very
anxious that the President himself should hear
all that il says He undoubtedly will. and heed
II Also There is no paper in Ohio, it is safe to
assume, that Mr.. Cleveland reads with the as
siduity that he does the Enquirer. He acquired
the habit during the campaign OF 1851, when
he vas Obliged to read ii every day in order to
know whether it was for against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

lNOR RENT-EURNISHED HOUSE, FOR Nv . OR
Il three months delightful located on Vermont ave-
Immediate possession. kent nominal TO adults Al
dress 4, Star office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

TSOR RFNT-FOUR FINE SUITES OF OFFICE
n rooms on southwest corner of 14th st. and New
York ave; $50 on 2d door, x25 on Sd
jy8-St SWERAiSTEDT d BRADLEY 027 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

cEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
the Office OF the Chief Clerk. Department of Justice
until TWELVE O'CLOCK Noun, TUESDAY, July
~. 1856, for furnishing the Department with sta-
onery for during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1887 Lists of the articles needed and Instructions
bidders can be obtained upon application. The right
jyy-lOI a. H. GARLAND, Attorney General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

FOR RENT-MISCELLANEO
L'oR Rl-Nl-CALIGkAPH~ PRICE REDUCED
Il from IS 10 - per month during summer f>old
on fstaimeuts.) "CALI0RAPH OFFICE" S33 r 4
Jy2-5m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12
SIS. PIP EEF Geo II A
sss PpPP En- &c II a I
sxss F ZEE eoc9S i 4 ~ I { ILL
ssss "A / ZEE ZEE
$50 "A FEE
3 AAA L f
SSSS A 4 ILL ZEE
4 4 A m odd 3 X ZEE RRR,
HHH "A MIND XXX ZEE RRR
II AAA Nm p D K. E R -
Gee II HI FEE Eff ssss
9 O H II E F.
set ii II +
Coo II II ZEE SSSS

The buyer on a bargain hunt in New York last
week and has returned with spos cost less pow
der and shot than usually spent superior game
BUT SERIOUSLY,
We are showing the cheapest lot of handkerchiets
brovght to Washington. and this is how 1t hap
pened: Our buyer closed all broken lots of fine
handkerChiefs from three of the largest importing
houses Of New York. None worth less than 19c.,
some worth DC. and not a few worth 35c They
come In plain white. solid colors, white With fancy
coored borders white with black borders War
ranted extra fine and pure linen Your choice of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12
EoR RENT-BY L. o. HOFFMAN.
l>oR RENT

FURNl
h. mr.. 10th ST. 20rS4 la.oS
MaSsay mr. 4 hos {. 1888
Iowa Circle. l5r...2.,o
q st, mr. 18th. loe..-..2oo
! ST. near l1tn. llr..-2rD
l4th. near l. St, llr...oO
4, Br. 10Th St. l2r.. l8t. 66
Property placed with me
advertised free OF cost TO N
for iist oi property tor -
Jp,S k.O HDl.l'Z
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.

NOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS; THIRD FLOOR;
II l4O7 + St: at low rates good tenants.
JOHN 81 rRMAN ~ Co,
,,1oet 14O7 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

. 922 LIST st. NV. 5rs....-..SlS
, 1l5, L. .2l 24th Il. n.w...I5
1896 Madison nv. or...lS
) oi2 r 81. 5. e.. tir..........i6
% Jackson ~. ne. 5rs-. 40
!, S23, rear 81 10Th st..lO
)" iylO-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

an ACCOUNT OF THE HEAVY DEMAND UP.
" on U.s. We are now prepared to pay full value for
Gents secondhand Clothing. Address call at
'JUStHS Old Stand 6l9 u st. NV. je1I-lna,3d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

LNOR REM
Il lSl2N st. NV. arSloC
SCI 18th 81. NV, l6rs -,
1 .".5 Z NV. llrs......-.>;S.: "a
III l4th n.w.iirs. .S3.3i
l4lS 10th ST. n. W., llr..-5
- Grant Place. iors..J
Vas NJ It. NV. l.rs-..d
l .oS + 1t. NV. 1Irs....-d
l2l2N. \. ave.,l4r III
2s Grant Place. ors.-65
I2lS q St, NV, Srs. .,i,l
lSoi Sd st. nv. L. Is. st
1879 torcoran ST., Hrs III
500 } ST. NV. Or.
loi6 l. ST. NV. ior. 81
4NS No ave, ii r.. 40. 5U
VA X N. NV, .rs.....iu
400 Il. /. ave, 7rs....sl
IBIS 18th ST. NV. Sr..-4C
oO3 VI 81. NV, lsr.......;id
l326 ION 81. n w, > rs-:S5
40 = 10Th ST. IA, w, 4 rs. s.
$40 \. j. av.s.e-, 10 rs....sd
Sls u 81. n. e., Sir. Sd
1914 9Th At. n. w. Sr..3,
III itth ST. n w. .T.Sl
ITO 9Th ~. n.w.. svs. 30
9lS : rench St. 6rs--xs. 81
1858 ] st. NV, n. =. .5t
1i2S Pierce Pr. 1r..25.:, 3,
l&1 11tb ST. NV. 6rS2.
1850 9th 81 NV. 6rs...2s
ty12 4. n. WARN
HNnp pE NT A. nnA.E
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FOR RENT--ROOMS.

NOR RENT-ThREE OR FOUR ROOMS. IN.
Il furnished third floor. Also, two rooms. nur-
nished. seconj floor. Near Pension and Printing
Offices House first class. SIG ID ST. NV iyl2-2ts
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lNOR RENT-FURNISHED-
An elegant new 3story house the south side
81 ISL between 10Th ana ltith: furnished throughout
npele, Including splendid nab. Concert fraud
iidilo. no lease made for less than one year: rent
Slo.' per month For permission 10 inspect aud OAR
iiculars apply
jy6-2w rais
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-12

NV. cor. 9Th st. and s. {,
ave, Sc. ST., stable -SIt
1S2G l6tb 81. n. W., orS...3,
1907 Pierce Pl., .rs.22i
1919 Piercr Pl.. 1rs.
42l to Az. 9Th 81. n.e-..2.
1928 10 30 l2d 81. Or IL
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~ nv 81 >'--.-.'S-o
30, .oo ~ IL. W.. r.. =,
go - D. Nv . Ts--.-----o
10 4 i Nv. .rs--.-.---o
81 90 NJ d. W. or..-...-,--- -
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lui sNioiSN.Iapor <o-oo
10 sr. Oh IN
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[COR RENT-LARGE, AIRY ROOMS. HAND
L somely furnished at 10 1lth ST. NV. ie26lm
LNOR RENT-LAR GE2D- STORY, SOUTH-FRONT
room. w.fl-furnsbed: also hall bedroom with II II
desired near lines OF cars 900 o St ies2- I'm
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11
General Forests Stake.
M the NashviIle American.

From the Nashville American.
j was sitting in a room in the Max
well House with GeneraiN. B. Forrest,
several years before his death.
General Forrest" ! asked, sit has
often been said that previous to the
war you were a terror at the poker
table. How much did you ever.win on
one hnnd?"
He replied: II have played a few
heavy games and many a light one.
In New Orleans on one hand l won
SAT, 900"
"And what did you hold?"
''Three kings and two mines"
Ihave always regretted | didn't ask
him what his opponent held, but Ibid
not. He told the following story, his
eyes filling with tears during its recital:
when my wife and ( went to Mem
phis after the close Of hostilities we
had 1920, not n cent more or less
We spent one entire afternoon ran
sacking an ole portfolio hopingto find
some old unsolicited account or
Il. 0. u which | might realize. There
wasn't a thing. | said to my wife:
'Rhoda, youbave always been against
me and poker; | never played a game
since | first knew you that your alb
sent face was not a haunting rebuke
over one shoulder. Now | have been
invited to Sneed's to dinner tonight
and | know there'll becards. If you'll
give me your blessing this once, my
dear, / tee! mighty sure Lean come
home a richer man.
Said she: Forrest, we've got
along without that, 81 far as | have
known, and by the Lords help we'll
still &C on without it
"'Yes,' said /, but the Lord has
been slow of late, and seems to be git
tin slower; what dye say to this one
timer She never consented, but she
didn't oppose it very strong, and |
wouldn't go over the 1920. 1t was
just as l expected. Four tables were
running at Sneed's and | won enough
at fifty-cent ante to 60 in at a higher
table later on. Well, sir, | won-and
| won right alongfrom the first-Ijust
dropped the money into my hat on
the floor, and when we broke UP at
daylight | put my hat on with the
money in it, without counting it over,
and went home. As | came neal to
my house | caught a glimpse from the
outside OF my wife's white figure wait
ing right where she had waited all
night, pale and anxious, and when |
went in / just took off my hat and
emptied 81, 500 in her lap. felt sor-
nv for her, she couldn't bless that
nights doings; but, sir,-it was o.
great relief to me-"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11
An Object Lesson.
rom the Chicago News

From the Chicago News.
papa, how do nations get into war
with each other?" asked Tommy Sea-
sonby.
Sometimes one way, sometimes an
other" said the father. Now, there
are Germany and Spair-they came
near getting into wal because a Span
ish mob took down the German flag"
NO my dear, put in Mrs. Seasonby,
that wasn't the reason"
But my darling" put in Mr.. S.,
''don't you supposed know? You are
mistaken. That was the reason"
"No, dearie, you are mistaken. 1t
was because the Germans"
Mrs. seasonby, l say it was be-
cause"
"Peleg, you know better. You are
only trying To-
Madam, | don't understand that
your opinion was asked inthis matter,
anyway"
"Well, l don't want my boy intruct-
ed by an old ignoramus."
"See here you impudent-"
"Put downyourcan you old brute.
Don't you dare bristle up to me, or I'll
send this rolling-pin at your head, you
old"
Never mind" interrupted Tommy,
Il guess | know how wars begin"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11

The new cabinet is officially announced
as follows:
Mr.. Gladstone, prime minister and first
lord OF the treasury; Sir FIR ser Herschell,
lord high chancellor; Fad pencer, ord
1residanr Of tae council, u. / Y. ChilGers,
home secretary; Earl E.nssos3 secretary
Tor foreign affairs; Ea.i GrsaelhS. &eere-
tary ior the colonies; Earl Kimberly,
secretary for India; II. CampbellB Banner.
a Geeretary for war; Sir William Yer
non Harcourt chancellor of the exchequer;
the marquis OF Ripon, first lord Of the ad-
nriratty; Joseph Chamberlain, president
u thu local government board; George OF
so Trevclyan, secretary for Scotland; A. j.
nunaeila, president OF the board OF trade;
John Morley, chief secretary for Ireland.
Tie following appointments have been
made under the new administration:
Ea1 Sydney, lord steward OF the queens
household; Arnold Morley, patronage sec
retary; Charles Russell, attorney general.
The composition of the new cabinet has
caused a great surprise. 1t is thought to
show marks OF a compromise.
The News considers the new ministry n
strong one, and especially approves OF the
appointment OF the earl OF Rosebery and
John Morley. 1t says:
The selection OF the earl of Kimberly for
the Indian secretaryship is the only choice
that is likely to meet with n negative APP
prevail. The absence Of Lord Harrington
from the cabinet is a matter OF regret,
which may, however, at no distant date be
removed.
The Standard says
Mr.. Gladstone, in forming his cabinet, has
made the best of q bad situation. The
members are men of undoubted ability.
The selection Of Earl Roseberry for the
post of secretary for foreign affairs was the
best that could be made, and promises
well for the good viii OF Germany. The
appointments most likely to elicit criti-
cism are those OF Sir William Vernon Har,
court and John Morley.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11
Christopher Did Not Discover
America.

Pail Mall Gazette: Ashort time ago
we referred to the violent dispute GO
ing on in Central America as to the
last resting place of Columbus, San
Domingo and Cuba being the claimants
for this honor. The question has been
raised whether Columbus everset foot
on the American Continent at all. 1t
was commonly believed, and isstated
in most modern histories, that the
great navigator in his fourth and last
voyage landed on the coast belonging
to the present Republic of Honduras.
Three years ago Don Soto, the Presi-
dent OF the Republic, desired to com
memorate this great event by creating
a new administrative district at the
place and calling it Colon. But he de
termined first to look into the origi-
nal authorities himself, and having
done so found reason 20 doubt the ac-
curacy of the popular belief on the
subject. Having communicated his
doubts to Don Mile, a learned Guate-
malan, who has written a history OF
Central America, III which he repro
duees the usual statement, the latter
re-examined all the documents OF the
time and came to the conclusion that
IN error had arisen through a misrep-
resentation of a single passage in an
old chronicler, and that Columbus re-
ally never landed OF the continent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11
Marriage in Pennsylvania.

A new marriage law will go into OPP
Grafton in Pennsylvania on the LIST of
October which requires a license which
can be obtained only after answering
questions on the following topics:
l. Full name of man. 2. Full
name of woman. 3. Relationship OF
parties, either by blood or marriage.
4. Age of the man. 5. Age OF the
woman. 6. Residence of the man.
Z. Residence ofthe woman. s. Par
ents' name-man. 8. Parents
name-woman. 10. Guardian'sname
man. IL. Guardian'sname-wom-
an. IL. Consent of parents or guard
ian. 10. Date Of death of mans for
mer wife, if any. IA. Date ofdeath OF
woman's former husband, if any. Is.
Date of divorce of man at any time.
10. Date of divorce OF woman at any
time. II. Color of parties. Is. De-
cupation OF a Occupation OF
woman.
The clerk of the probate court must
ask these questions, and will be liable
to fine if he does not; while a false an
swer will subject either party to the
penalties of perjury.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11
Reagan's First Visit to the Hub.

The Boston Record tells an anus
ing story about Congressman Reagan,
who paid a visit to that city and vas
called upon by a committee Of gentle
men and invited to remain to the
Merchants association dinner. He
reluctantly declined, owing to other
engagements, and added: at would
be especially agreeable for me to go to
Boston as the guest of its merchants,
because the circumstances of my pro-,
yious visit were rather formal. / wils
there as a guest of the public author
tiles" 'You have visited Boston be.
fore, them" "Oh, yes, and Ientertain
exceedingly agreeable recollections of
the city, although, as | have said, the
circumstances of my stay brought me
into closer relations with the repre-
sentatives of the United States gov
eminent than they did with the peo-
pie" MAY we ask what were the cir
cumstances OF your visit, Mr.. Rea-
GAM" ooh, certainly. l stopped at
Fort Warren. | was a confederate
prisoner there at the close of tho
war"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-11
Impertinent Beggars.
4 Waahinanon Latter.

From a Washington Letter.
Senator Stanford's private secretary
tails me that three-fourths the letters
he receives are from beggars, and they
number from twenty-five to forty ev-
cry day. They come from all sorts Of
people and from all parts ofthe world.
This week he received one from Egypt,
another from Calcutta. and two from
Ireland. He is asked TO aid orphan
asylums, to subscribe toward the cree.
ton of churches, to assist men and
women paying mortgages on their
farms, to furnish capital for the de-
velopment OF mines and the establish
ment of manufactures.
Inventors want him to gcinto part
nership with them in promoting the
results of their genius, including perpet-
ual motion and flying machines.
Several women wrote him for money
to buy their children Christmas gifts;
one young lady wanted him to give her
a silk dress, and a Young man expect
ed his assistance to start a newspa-
per. Poor clergymen, cripples, widows,
and oil sorts of INDECENT people,appeal
to his sympathies and ask n share OF
his millions. He has an opportunity
to give away his entire fortune every
year, but declines to do so. These
begging letters are never seen by him.
All his mail is opened by his secretary,
and such communications go instant
ly into the waste-basket.