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Local Names I'm the United States.
WAsHINGToN, D. c., April 15, 1886.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Your note In yesterdays issue as to the pro-
priety of changing the name of Washington
territory impresses me iavOrably, and l add
that another proposed territory or state needs a
better name than that which has been applied
to 1t. The poverty Of the American imagina-
ton In the invention of names has frequently
been noticed by foreigners, and Is again illus
trated In the proposition to name the new terri
tory North Dakota" n distinctive name Is
easily found, and Is far better. Thus, it might
be named Mandan, or Mandania; or Absayol1o,
after the aboriginal name of the great Crow
tribe, whose peaceable history deserves to be
commemOrated no less than that of the warlike
Dakotas.
This poverty is again illustrated by the kind
OF names which are proposed substitutes for
the letters now applied to the east and west
streets OF this city. SO tar US can see, the new
names proposed those which now adorn
hundreds OF counties, country towns and
streets of cities Throughout the United States,
aud which sufficiently commemorate the revo-
lutlonary and other patriots denoted by them.
Let Us have "a change. America has produced
other men OF merit as well. Name the new
streets after the literary and scientific men of
the country, after the example OF Paris. This
Is not proposed lii spirit oi desire for vain dis
play, out because among the glories of peace
are those OF letters and science, and some recog-
milton OF this kind will do good in various d.
rectiOns. Yours, respectfully,
Il. d. Cope
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17
Sympathy Needed for the Working
Women.
To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:

~ tuo EuuOI O1 1AE EVENING STAR:
The labor question, which has in the past,
and is at present justly attracting the atten-
ton OF the country, and which must for the
safety OF all classes, sooner or later, be perma-
nently and satisfactorily adjusted by Congress.
is regarded only as pertaining to labor organi-
cations that are largely composed of men. Ger
tainly the workingmen's honest convictions
entitle them to impartial and decided
consideration as well as living wages.
since 1.-THE laborer is worthy of his hire"
But the public, in Its enthusiasm and
interest for the workingmen should not
lose sight of socalled minor class of laborers
that are also worthy of respect and sympathy
the sVOrkinOiComen, y large proportion of whom
are struggling desperately to maintain soul and
body, and In the meantime are not only victims
TO poverty but to absolute tyranny, which sell
dom comes to light. It is not ali uncommon
thing TO find In the ranks of the working women
those who were reared on the lap of affiuence
and are cultured and refined, and actually pos
sess keen sensibillties. Regardless of discrimi.
closing Of almost every remunerative avenue
OF industry against wOrkingwomen is a
wrong that should be speedily riphted.
Especially would call attention to the sowing.
women. There is no class that works longer
hours, generally from 8 q. m. to 8 and : o. M.
and receives such meagre wages, (unless II is the
average store-girl). ranging as they do from
$3.50 to $3 per week, the most expert and
rapid hands not receiving moro than S4 or AZ
per week, and seldom SO much; while the fore
women rarely ever receives more than So per
week. Usually about 80 minutes are allowed ut
noon ZOE iunch ana recreation. +. A. w.
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LITERARY NOTES.



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bbnrope: Compost Itinerary OF the British Isiss.
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ExERcLsEs FoR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
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THE COUNTRY BANKER HIS Clients, Carss and
Work; from an kxperience Of Forty Yeara ny
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BRArroS iva New York: Charles scribnsrS
Sons Washington: Breptano BrothersL
FOOD MATERIALS AND THEIR ADuLrERA-
sanitary Chemistry in the Massschasetss Gnss-
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THE ORDER OF CREATION: The Conflict between
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New York The Truth sch ar lamnanx ws.H
ington Brentano Brothers
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE. Ry HvrcHssou
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and saci.,x ,sfn opln tnoustry' Sommerce.
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Damages From improvements.

BILL FOR ANOTHER BOARD OF AUDIT FOR
CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICT FOR DAMAGES
TO REAL ESTATE BY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
In the Senate Thursday Mr.. Palmer (by re-
real estate in making public improvements in
quest introduced a bill to create board of audit
to adjust and settle all claims tor damages done
the District between 1871 and 1885, inclusive.
The bill has a preamble reciting that the board
Of audit to adjust these claims abolished
before all OF them had been settled, and that
other claims OF this nature have arisen since
1874 which "were not cognzable by the board
created 1t then provides That the President, by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
shall appoint three suitable persons, who have
been bona tide residents OF the District for three
years, who shall receive and finally adjust all
claims for damages from public Improvements
caused by alteration, or repairs. or changes OF
grade or In the construction OF sewers since
January /, 1871. Each member OF the board
shall take an oath to faithfully perform his
duties and shall give $1,000 bond. satisfac-
United Stated marshal shall set apart rooms in
the city hall Tor the use of the board and shall
furnish them. The board may call to its aid
two experts to examine the extent OF damages,
two clerks, one janitor and one messenger and
other needed assistants. The board shall also
prepare rules to govern its proceedings and
shall publish them for ten days in three
daily papers of the District, and eny claim
ever barred, and when, after examination, the
board shall be satisfied that damage has been
inflicted, they shall determine the amount of
and such certificate shall bear interest, payable
annually on January 1st, at the rate of 1856
per cent per annum, and the principal shall be
due and payable on January LIST. 1900, and
such certificate shall be convertible into 1856
bonds when presented in multiples of fifty dol
lars, the treasurer of the sinking fund to issue
the bonds. Each member of the board shall
be paid at the rate of $4,000 per an
mum, the two experts at 81, 900, the two clerks
at 81 800 the janitOr and messenger at $500
each The sum of $1,000 is appropriated for
printing and other contingent expenses, but
the board shall not continue in existence
longer than eighteen months. One-half Of the
amount of the interest and principal OF the GER
tihcates shall be charged to the District and
the other half to the government. Referred to
the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

The Future OF the Avenue-How the
Thoroughfare Should he Improved
and Adorned.

A well-known architect OF the city, In con.
Ing been made to the proposed new District
building, said: 81 can't understand why the
authorities here do not manifest as much con-
Germ In regard to the designs of public build
ings az Is done now In nearly all the citiess of
the country. The main object seems to be- to get
the money appropriated, aud the important
question whether the building Is to be con-
structed after a design Of merit is made second
airy. think that it is great mistake and in
exposing myself in this way 1t Is not because
want the work or because I think that the
Washington architects ought to be employed.
w1qd IKE IKE 70 see provision provision made for com
invited to submit designs. In this way
our public buildings will not only be
win be worthy Of study In the Years to come me
1t is a false economy to neglect this matter. 1t
is great deal better to spend $4,000 or $1O.-
900 for such q competition and secure good
designs and drawings than to accept the plans
that are the cheapest II state and city govern
preliminary work, It seems to me that the gov N.
ernment ought to be able to do it. There is
another thing, while we are talking of the
is the improvement Of Pennsylvania avenue.
1t is probably the finest street in the world con-
meeting, as it does, the Capitol with the execu-
tive departments, and stretching from side to
side i'll u broad expanse, but from an architec-
tural standpoint it cannot compare with great
The avenue should be made grand driveway,
and the government ought to buy the squares
at the south of the avenue, and BRING the reser-
walton, or park, up to the south side. Then that
would allow plenty Of space for the public
buildings which will be erected. and, at the
same time, beautify one of tho grandest drive
ways In the world. Along this boulevard also
should be erected the statues, which need
background of brick and stone instead of the
foliage OF trees. These brass figures should be
removed from the public parks and be replaced
with fountains, which are more suitable TO the
surroundings. l think that it would be econo-
my now to prepare Tor the future changes in
this city, which seems to me are not more than
ten wears distant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17
JUSTlTIA
SATURDAY. Smiles.

A mistake Is thing " which you are liable
RiUer 1dUance.
lady writer asks, "Why don't bachelors
marry?" That's so-why don't they? Come to
think about 1t, We have never yet seen a bach
B1agh0mptO1a Republican.
1t has been discovered that man can fall in
love on very small salary, but marriage re-
taH ''' '10 POI '-1"''""e'p"'o
Give us, Q give usa man who sings at ais
work, says Carlisle Oh, yes; give him to US;
Post. 'O''0''
Things one would rather have left unsaid: He
What pretty fan! she-Yes; | had it given
has worn Well!-PUnch.
Mrs. Uppaten-"Strange that these working
people can't attend to their duties aud be salts.
HE'D. Miss Entahed-"Sure enough Pa en-
pioys several hundred OF them, and I know
mes satisfied with their lot and would be il
then they haven't mind like pa, and We can't
expect them to look upon these things inteIli-
STANDARDIZATION Transcript.
Miss Mss Ke ea M Bondbang, what has
Mr.. B.-l presume it's my glasses, doncher
know? I've begun to weah them.
You've no idea how intelligent they make YOU
look. scarcely knew you.-Chicago Rambler.
Some Chicago papers refer 70 Sam Small as a
journalists reform they become newspaper
men.-Pittsburg Telegraph.
Tom-How's that cold of yours7
Bert-Oh I got rid OF 1t.
Tom-What did you take?
BerteA fresh one.-LJe.
"Ah y exclaimed Fogg, looking ND from his
newspaper. "another clergyman come to
grief!' What's THAR" exclaimed half q dozen
eager voices. .How did it happen?' at was
Of funeral" replied Fogg, and everybody
calculated. Pooh !'-Boston Transcript
About this time some pleasant days we get.
For genial are the SUMS
Bright rays. but don't exchange your dannels
yet
For thinner ones
In heavy clothing life may be enjoyed
Until the first OF May.
Till then use every caution to avoid
Pneumonia. -Rost0n Cbavier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17
A WOImanss Battle.

Dear foe, Know thou'lt win the fight:
know thou hast the stronger bark,
And thou art sailing In the light
While L am creeping In the dark.
Thou dost not dream that am crying.
As come up with cOors flying.
clear away my wounded. slain,
With strength like frenzy, strong and SWIM;
I do not feel the tug and strain,
Though dead are heavy, hard to lit;
II looked on their faces, DYING,
could not keep my coiors flying.
Dear foe, It will be short, our fight
Though lazy thou train'st thy gunE
Fate steers us-me to deeper night,
And thee to brighter scenes and suns;
But thoult not dream that am dying,
As sail by with colors flying. II. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

A LoCKED-OUr CLERGYMAN.-The trial OF the
suit of Rev. James II. Appleton against mem.
church. OF Iridesburg, Pa, came 20 q conclusion
yesterday. On account OF troubles which had
arisen between the rector and the congregation
the arbitration OF BishOp stevens was secured,
and after hearing the case he addressed Mr..
Appleton o letter advising him to resigu. DIR.
Appleton tailed to regard the bishops admont-
ton, whereupon the vestrymen locked him out
Hence his suit. After brief elaboration the
Jury rendered . verdict In favor Of the plaintiff
Tor one cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17
A Home for Clerxymen.

From the Philadelphia Times
The will OF the late Anne Jane Mercer was ad.
mitted to probate by the register Of wills yester
day. Her estate Is valued at about $500. 600
The property known as 1.-THE Mount" In Mont
gomery county, is left in trust to John Hamil.
ton. tr., brother, who 10 to procure charter OF
for an institution to be called
"The John C. Mercer Home for Disabled Clergy
men of the Presbyterian Faith" Not more
one time and clcrgymen who use tobacco will
not be eligible for admission. The house and
grounds are to be conveyed to q board OF man
ayers as soon as the charter Is obtained, and the
will further specifies that 100000 snail be set
apart for the maintenance OF the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

II was stormy night In the early spring.
Long AFTER sunset pale green rifts oflight
Burned In the west, changing to vitreous WHITE
And when these faded darkness was Q thing
Strangely portentous. There went whirring wing
Low In the air of birds In furious hlght-
Wild fowls blown nom their coursss In the niGht
II was . night for spectral imsgne.
A sinless maiden In her chamber high
That Easter advent midnight heard call:
Arise. 0rise' And startled from her bed
She saw glory burst along the sky.
II lit with flame the cross upon the wall,
And through the splend0r crimson rain was shsd
JOHN HKNRY Boxnn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

The executive board Of Division so, KNIGHTS
OF Labor, has suspended the local lodge ct Hud-
The Hudson Knights are highly tndionant me
lodge number 100 member
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New Y0rk's Doodle Alderman.
SPRING POEM WITH A MORAL.
PfttAN ftnP fruR EvHNUNxa

SPRING POEM WITH NORAL
Written for THE EVENING STAR.
0fthe City Fathers Of "a,
The tW enty-two who voted for
The bill whereby was given away
The railway franchise on Broadway
Have had mixed but sorry fate:
One turns evidence for the state:
Two-let their friends give thankss-ara doa,.
Three from their homes have swiftly fed:
Fifteen others are out on ball,
And only ones kept out OF Jail
MORAL.
Who would avoid such serious Ills
Must gtvea wide berth to Doodle biaIa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

The SON OF general ia the Russian army has
been arrested for completely In plot to assassi
nate the GEAR. The father OF the young man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

THEY DoN'T LIKE THE APPoINTMENr.-A
There f. much excitement and disgust here
over the reappointment Of Ma. Virginia
Thompson ~ pOsttntstress OF LOuisvillo, and an
indignation meeting has been called for 6agur.
day evening. Democrats are exasperated and
republicans are pleased, - they claim NrA
the cnnrse az Reorssensa tive VIII ~ ~ eo
blame Of the appointment entirely upon him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

A MEMORIAL 10 w. ii. VANDERBrLr.-Cor
nelius, William X, Frederick W. ana George
w. Vanderbilt, sons OF the late William Il. Van
derbilt. have given TO the College OF Physicians
memorial Of their father, of y building on the
college land At 60th street and 10Th avenue.
New York city, TO be known Is the "Vanderbili
geonA" The building will DO used entirelv for
clinical teaching. Its ersction WIN be begun Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS In VIRGINIA.
The election on local option In Botetourt
county, Virginia. yesterday, resulted in o ma
lority o. 80! In favor OF granting license for
same question will be Fredericksburg, where
the election will be held on the 22d Instant and
on the 26th Richmond and Lynchburg vim
vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

The children in three St Louis public .choo,.
threatened 70 strike for longer recesses and
shorter hours. The thrashing OF three rine-
leaders averted strike In one school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17
Mr. Powderly's Correspondence.

FtON0 t0e SCf0uCOn I1utH, Apfu Z.
Some idea OF the work Mr.. Powderiy has on
hand in the matter Of correspondents may be
inferred from the fact that when he left his sick
bed the other day more than 1000 LETTERS
awaited his answer. ~ don't think" said he,
ssthat 1 would be able for John L sullivan lust
now, but / think went through that pile
quicker than John T. could" and be pointed %
all those letters since IL O'Clock this morning
/ receive q great many letters containing re-
ceipts for the cure Of quincy, but they are all
worthless. / have tried every known remedy"
Further In regard TO his health. Mr.. Povderiy
covered although he IL still under his physi-
clans care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17
Virginia and the Thirteenth Amend.
ment.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
reference having been made by several pa
pers to the position of Virginia the thirteen tn
amendment and the positive assertion that
the state did not ratify the amendment, as the
"P1erpont legislature" was not recognized by
the general government it is due to history to
correct the statement
The amendment was ratified February 9Th
1860, mot Sthl, the vote being unanimous in
the senate, and the house of delegates but two
dissenting vOices-Messrs. Gibbs and Kellam
The Hing at the "Pierpont government" and
the assertion that the national administration
did not recognize it, is unjust and without
truth. Governor Francis IL. Pierpont was
the executive of Virginia from January goth,
1861, to April 4th, 1868, when his time ex-
pired, and was not eligible for next term, Dur.
ing all these years he administered the execu-
tive department OF the state with ability and
ndellty. 1t is true he or the government" was
at times somewhat mgratory-now at Wheel
ing, away out in the Panhandle, again at Alex
cetiouSiy asserted oy the irilScible Bolts, in
Sibiey tent. and lastly at Richmond; but where
ever Mustered the executive was ever ready
to maintain his rights and defend the dignity
honest clear-headed and courageous, and both
Mr. Lincoln and Andrew johnson had conf
dence in his judgment and discretion.
sit down.. said Mr.: Lincoln, land let us talk
after the fall of Richmond. Had it not been tor
the caamltiOus event--the 25tn anniversary Of
which mas just Observation-Disclosures would
have been easy In Virginia under the guidance
The unanimity of the vote on ratification indi-
cafes this, Tor when the same question came up
On rat1fying the fourteenth amendment how dill
iefeut the result? In this the vote was taken
house, one vote for amendment!
JUsTrrrA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

A CHILD OPERATIVE KILLED.-While en-
gagged In cleaning machinery at the Reading
tPa.) cotton mill yesterday, August0s dol-
oners jury rendered verdict censurfng the
proprietors OF the mill for gross neglect eno
The Knight Of Labor and other labor unions
OF Reading promise 20 make . vigorous night
against all manufacturing establishments om-
ploying child labor. In some factories boys
eight years OF age are employed, reosivtng
twenty cents day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

It il understood that meeting Of the lesdinG
In q lew days, but Mr.. rowderly refuses % ~
anything about It
Broadway (NsW York; arcade railway ~
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FOLKS WHO USE SNUFF.
Commodity Sold Chiefly to Women
A Talk with q TObaccOnist.

"Of course I sell snuff" replied one OF the
leading tobacconist of the city to question
nom STAR man, who had been gazing with
great curiosity at a row of tin boxes on q shelf
in the rear Of the store. "There is a very good
demand for snuff and always keep it in stock"
81 suppose that the habit of taking snuff had
died out" remarked the listener
"Well, don't suppose that there is as much
used now as there was twenty-five years ago."
was the response. "Only the ghost of the old
trade remains, so to speak, but still there is
a market and demand"
There are very few men that I know use
snuff" observed THE STAR man. with the air
tnat this Was strong argument against the
view of the tobacco dealer. besides the men
that do use it are very old and contracted the
napiL when snuH taking was the universal GUS
Il sell to very few men," remarked the tobac-
conist, calmly. THE fact is, that know but
one or two lnen who use snuff"
"Who in the world are your customers them"
inquired the listener, with considerable aston
"Why, the ladies, of course" was the reply.
NEARLY all my customers are women, and
have ave quite good trade"
some doubt.
"All kinds" said the man briefly. "There are
certain class who use great deal Of snuff
put then the habit is not confined to any partic-
uiar class. know wives OF members OF Con-
gre>s who are fond OF tobacco in this form and
use a great deal of it,"
4 snouiu Chihh tnat their vanity would keep
them from such habit" said the reporter. lit
makes the nose larger, does it not?''
They don't all snuff it. \ great many dip
smut You know that habit is very prevalent,
especially i'll the southern states. My custom.
ers, however, are not rom any particular 10
cailty, but from all parts OF the country l
think that the majority of people who use
snuH dip 1T. That is, rub it over their gums
with IL small Stick
lis 1T an expensive habit To"
NOT very" was the reply. at don't cost as
much as smoking and chewing, and in my
opinion IS mucn cleaner than the last. The
Sl.25 per pound. But the article usually pur-
chased costs fifty and sixty cents per pound
There are not as many varieties made now as
tfere used TO be when the habit was more pre-
Vaient. Only standard brands are in the market
aud II may be said that the trade is dying out"