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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

There is one romance connecting America with
the Orient, ana religion with patriotism, which
should Be recorded. II involves the star span.
gied Banner I warn my reader that with this
sedate subject Of religion am about TO associate
patriotic incident.
1.-THE washington family has been traced back
10 the time OF the Norman Conquest, and to the
porth Of the Humber. Tho prtnceiy see OF Dur
nam mad prelate who was Q feudAtory OF the
conqueror. He was o warrior priest, and had
many feudatorfes under him. Among the rest was
the knightly william De Hertpufn, who, IN e.
changing his village OF Hertburn FOR the MANOR Of
the iamily, but the immortal name Of washing
.Ths Ottoman dynasty had risen TO formidable
power; and Richard the Lion Hearted had pawned
nis patrimony for crusade, and had 6een i'm.
vi tne Plantagenets had been played before the
world; stately and wariike scenes In the west and
ana sn6 ns
Yea ha0 died out nom the chivalrc rolls Of Duf.
nam: out II was preserved IN the cloister BY .
srsncSss L e. vas sSss,sssd e9.i q sSsaaS
dssor ta On se 1nS ,S q re .S SE
law at oray's Inn: When the sultan Ibrahim wal
Henry WasbingtOn Was Descending the city q
worcester for King Charles against Cromwell
aapply lor America, england became unc0Wf0ft-
stuarts, and the brothers John and Andrew Wash
ington emigreted TO loyal old Virginia. John set
tied near the Potomac. His grandson Augustine
was there born. There he lived, married and died.
genealogy shows. although be was out Of the
stock.
"What Of all thus, now and herea There is another
george washington living az oonstantnople He
namesaFe. be IS in the direct line from The De
Wessyntons OF the Conquest. In his keeping 10
ss Sas me
comparable growth Of great western nation,
directed, moderated, energtzed, and inspired BY Q
descendant OF the martial and prieStly family
whose STOCK Is noted IN the stalwsrt folk Of
widely apart as the Bosporus and the Potomac.
"The Rev. Geo. washington Is an accomplished
gentleman and Scho.ar. he Is quite friendly 70
Americans, as, OF course, he should be. cannot
sent 10 my wife. II contained his own card, and,
doubtless the arms on that card, has been often
surnised II not proven, gave the rrSt idea OF the
An'erican' 'star-spangiea Banner ,.o.
"Dear Mrs. Cor: IL might interest MT. Cox to
see these quarterlngs OF which was speaking TO
you the other evening. You see the stars and
stripes are there. l have always heard that
That, casting about for flag when independence
had been declared, the Americans thought tnat
they could not do better than take their generals
family QuarteringS as q foundation. Hence the
me yours, very truly, GEORGE WASHINGTON
"Ihe Quartertngs referred TO are q shield, with
three stars at the top and stripes below, running
across the shield. ABOVE the shield are the head
below il the mJtto, I'm cruce giorior." Below ail
tS the name, George washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07
A PECULIAR DINNER PARTY.
How an Official from the West En-
terlatmed and Surprised His Friends.

A certain chief Of division In one OF the Depart
ments, who halls from q Western state, has at.
tracted considerable attention from the news
papers and his fellow officials on account OF his
unique methods and manners. His grammar has
more than once been put on record as astonishing,
and In many ways have his oddities OF style been
commented upon as surprising In one IN such q
Social line, and conceived the plan Of q small New
Year entertainment 70 some friends. 50 be issued
Invitations 70 his clerks and 70 his CHIEF, deputy
OF q lunch at his expense at his boarding place
last saturday afternoon.
Ire gusss arrived 8 the appointed hour and
boarding house keeper, Q lady Of Germ n origin,
another door ana, On seeing the partper Of Ser
parlor ooarder, cried out excitedly: aChudge. you
must dake dot woman away. might away, or Won't
Her eyes were blazing, ana she evidently meant
mischief. The ''chudger tried 70 pacify her; but
without avail, and on Q return OF her excitement
trouble. While he was gone It was learned that
the Questionable guest was the former landlady
Of the 'chudge,r and there had been . falling out
the trouble. The lunch was begun on the return
OF the ''chudge, but the appetties OF the guests
sst before them, ana finally tie yicsorious land.
from doorway. could standit no longer.
sSs ne sos ss
'em you'd better much 90 away
This and other remarks from the same source
tended only 10 increase the weight OF the already
heavy atmosphere that surrounded the lunch
table and at length the schudger as last resort,
left the room again and brought back boetle OF
clAret, which he carried tucked under his arm
Before pulnng the cork he WAS cautious enough 70
md out " there WAS demand FOR such goodA
He began with his ch1oG but that ofnctai repl1ed
that he never drank wine IN the dayame. SUI
holding the bottle Carefully under his afm ne
turn u he would have Q glasA o. course Al g.
ciined, and when he had asked the 49, one e
gave the bottle q tuck up tighter unoef M snous-
der, and remarked:
"Waai, ef you don't eng Of yoa care fur any Of
this likkeg rockoo IN take e beck % the Sore
en- won't pAy cur O. nnfheer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

sr!lc!e fuuf montna but mako is . prletioe %
hold them Two months longer, and IN the case
timss, for ! year or more, 6ecs1ss u this
case the man has given evidences & dispoG-
tlon TO redeem the goods, and perhaps he fAllnre
hiS luek % son" again s. Win return ard redeem
e neyyr take clothing except it Z oele06 The
Seecq = Aae md 10 ptoat n @oeAeA What
eeelee3 such g peoprieeors Of the mls4s stores
ana The IKE Who hx the clothes ov0e aAd sell
= srcIes tSae ~ mscs ~, TN ,saa u iyS Sns
quality and nnioh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07
B0nheur.

Written Tor THE EvKSNe STAR
would ta.t fsvorins rslss
Alone might al the sAils
OF every ship thou vsnture.t to sea;
That sunny skies mi zht blend
WIZ willing waves 10 send
sSif, On Its course each valued aryosy.
But since this may not pe.
Since vhjrivinds sweep the sea
And storm and darknss. make ships their sport
Oh! may some beacon bright
Shine through the storm and night
To guide each bark CT Tune safe to its destined port
ShkfsrHAsrIDE. 1857. N.M.T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

From me Arkhoses AfsNe1er
The congregation OF a church at Xix Rock were
much shocked upon learning that their preacher
had departed under most discreditable circun-
stances. On the following Sunday &c seemed 70 be
the aim of nearly every one 70 hush up the scan
dai and, under great restraint. many uninterest-
ING conversations were held, merely 20 prove that
the members OF the church could ar1se above SEN
sational gossip. Just before the services were
closed Brother Elijah r. Brookrod arose and said:
Brethren and SISTERS, since We last met In this
house something which seems 10 have cast
gloom over this congregation has occurred We
were All much attached 20 our minister. IN fact
we loved Nun; and ! now propose we ener up
a senssuonai wave SWEPT over the audiences.
Another brother arose, and. turning TO knJah p.
Brookrod, SAID:
congregatfcn 20 pray for our erring ministef-you.
above an oIherks
-Decsuss hs ran away win your wise.s
~Yea, know" Elijah replied; "and that q ghe
reason why think that he Will need our prayeSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

MAMIE six years old, 70 lady callert-~Mamma
said 10 ask you TO sit down Q few minutes and she
would be right In. II isn't raining Is IT."
Lady Caller-'Why no, Mamie. Why did you
think IL wasf'
Mamie-"Because, when mamma saw you COM
ing she said, 1T never rains but It pourk'r-Isxas
lyVJbtgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

An Ene1ishman, finding his horss couid nor -
anything at certain reasonable dlspance con-
cluded the animal must be shortAaghtsd Al n,
needed A pair Of concsve spectacies we're backed
over the eyes o. To hogDe with the most sAlasnO-
eory roDuloA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07
Cheap Bonnet.
From the ChicaGo Mail

from the Cnichko oAAA4
Twas In a millinery store on wabash avenue tn
other day when two ladies met, kissed, and imme-
diately began talking. One OF them said: "what
q duck Of bonnet that Is Where did you get it?"
The other one said: I'm glad you like IL, for was
Just dreading TO you for fear you would say IL
was horrid. have actually lost sleep about meet
Ing you SO you like IT." The other one forget
ting that che had not been answered, said: Like
II? adore II. Turn around and let's see how it
looks behind" The woman turned around two or
three times Did you ever notice that II you are
looking at woman In the face and ask her TO turn
around that she win carry out the request liter
ally-turn around TIL she faces you again? This
did, and as she turned she said 70 her admirng
friend: sand the frame cost me only eighteen
cents-just think OF that.r 'You don't say 80"
said the other one. The woman with the bonnet
said that she would swear to ft. Then, after both
departed turned to the saleslady behind the case
and asked, els that Sold she pay only eighteen
cents Tor the Trainer" The saleslady said "Yes
that Is true; but she continued, "the trimmings
feathers, and strings cost her sla That Is the
way that women talk economy " their husbaAds.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07
CIfNroN'e CENTENNIAL.
summer tbs little village held The celebra.

last summer tbs little village held TIE ceisbra-
ton OF the Close Of its nrse century OF history.
could not b present. ought to have been. Ny
grandparents were among the nrst settlers who
Came Into clinton from New England. There my
father was born; it was the place OF my birth and
near BY was the birthplace OF ny older children.
Mr.. Cleveland, on invitation, waived his strong
natural disinchnation 70 become the center g 9
gaping crowd, and accepted the invitation 70 be
whether 1t any time IN hie me he ever enjoyed
pubic occasion much a. he I'D that at Clinton.
HiS shogt speech was . model, and every word
showed that 10 felt the memories Of his b0yhood
days pressing fast ana pressing fastef. He was
plsaoantly entertained ~ the WIDOW Of Q. 8
lived there would have been By force and inciina-
ton q the head Of the prooession when demo.
cratic President was coming 70 town, II he had
been altya believe an the only Clinton boy
now IN Warrington who was Cnpton boy with
Grover Cleveland Thefs's walter Stocking up as
the Patent Onice, who was there thea, 6ut he was
IN college as thAs time, ana waA OF c0arse het,e
also. don't know whether HIS vstt 70 the Prest-
dents house had any weight IN turning 0rUSefS
hoAd from undertaking. college couSSo OF Doe, but
~ soon Left Cliutoo end aftof feW yeAf1 spent N
Some e0ucat1oual hoof2 went 70 Du0alo, where
s. fell IN with his unclA Lswts J. Allen. Of Hack
Rock and ths world knows ne rest pssssy thor
sThers \ one Other thing yos NAY put N ifyeurs
cauSs 70 remember, was frequently @ C1tnton ouf.
IN commSoosnsnt week. I % noe know that ks
NJ thoro thas ye0r, but have froQuoaSly go
h1R thega Ho wao related e. & Wa6 one e TIE
DnyohAso fnally q that county, Q member q
Wotch We ~ director q ~ mint hege VIA
N CevoAnA bscame peea0enA u. Dgsshasa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07
"a FACE ANYTHING BUT GAY.-
A Light Opera Comedian WishSas His
Paint and Powder.

now HARRY PArLroS AFFAIRS AND TALKS OFT TN
srAak-'GAGGNe" ISN'T ALWAYS TEE THINs--Boy
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN AUDIENCES pIfFER--TER
hoRs OF A LONDON FIRST NIGHT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

wHaf n GOING on u TIE ARNoRrss-PRKPARArroSs
yos INFECTION rHD NoSTH-orrfcxss MUST BIZ
osRrTD-rHB MILITIA SIGNAL szRyIcR-How CAPT.
ROSS Was conPIINHNrRD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

Now ! Will say again that Mime. Blavatsky
never made any claim 10 supernatural powers
She Is a wonderful woman ana can do
things through perfectly natural means which
may appear supernatural 70 the ignorant She Is
woman Of great powers, as I happen 10 know.
OF course know her well and correspond with
her. She has never tried TO deceive me. The
story about the Coulomb letters Is old one that
has been talked about until there Is nothing 20 be
got out OF L. DO not know as o. the Suth q
She matter on one side or the other. i was not
There. But even n what Mr. HodgsOa says n true n
does not prove anything as 10 theosophy. Even
II Nine. Blavatsky did become Impatient al being
bothered by people who wanted her
TO PERFORM MIRACLES.
(which she has not the power 70 do) and n she did
fool them % they asked 70 be fooled that proves
nothing as 70 theosophy-whether II Is or IL not q
true science The Investigators started out on an
entirely false assumption They attribute 70 her
claim OF supernatural powers ana then go 70 WORK
70 prove that she has no such powers OF course
she has mott She doesn't pretend 20 have Quito
the contrary; she claims that no one can have Sd
pernatural powers
"But Nine Blavstsky Ia not the cause and creator
Of theosophy. She Is simply very powerful theo-
sophIst The Theosophical Society IL formed Ike
any other society FOR the advancement OF science.
IL Is advancing all the while. It's objects are iegt-
imately scientific. The society has its secrets -
other societies have"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-07

$500 .>.A>~e
How the Pawnbroker's Business IL
Conducted I'm WAshingt0n.
fAwNBRoKERs IN FIcrIoN-PARIAHs IN TEE Dusf-
MESS woRLD-A TALK WITH 4 NopERN PAWN.
BRoKRs-DrFFER1xr KINDS Or ousFohE1s AID
Tow TaRY Ar. Tn1ArRn.
The pawnbroker is q long suffering individual
Although his business or trade 10 a. legitimate -
many others that meet with more general favor,
popular prejudice has made him 20 certain ex.
tent parah in the business world. For this feel
ing he owes thanks 70 the newspaper paragraphists
who afYectienately call him NY Uncle" ana to
the writers OF fiction, who usually, In order TO
hefghten the contrasts IN their work, paint his
portrait In gruoeome colorx The picture gener.
ally drawn Of this 'spublic benefactor' IL some
thing ike this: long narrow street in which
are clustered many Ill looking, beetle browed
houses In front Of one Of them and over the door
way hang suspended from an iron rod three
gliaed balls. The window Of the shop is small
ana dirty, ana so thickly crusted with dust as
that rsposs behind Il. HanSing IRON the
SIDES middle and front OF the shop window,
ciustered In heaps In the CENTER are rings brace
vlolins, shoes, hats-everything that man can
want, or woman wish, for use or ornament. Open
t tns s9ueaxing bellringng door, and pass doWn
ing confusion. and at the END, behind small desk
surrounded on three aides with q wire screen.
Wnlcn has small opening in front, sits my
are lew, a. Isaac Mandlebaum. To avoid incon.
gauty IN his picture, the fiction writer must
Raint isaac as an old wrinkled, parohment.nke
Hebrew, with shrunxen form, STOPPING shoulders,
ana oow-legs, on which he SHAMELESS from shelf 70
a s ana desk TO shelf depositing or withdrawng
Lon - drawn out until the belief becomes indeli.
Oily engraved on the minds Of all that the pawn
pr0Ker is human spider, into whose web the
1epe3S little files are seduced to their ultimate
destruction.
MODERN HAwN.SnOY.
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no OTHER RAILWAY n The
.NORTHWEST.

NORTHWEST.
has IA - short period gained the 70
battalion and populasity enjoyed By the
IsCONElN CENTRAL LINE.
From 8 comparatively unknown factor
= The commercial world, it has been
transformed to IN independent, inau-
sntial, grand Through Route, with
magnificent dspotsy superb equipmena
and unsurpassed terminal facilities.
Through careful catering to deeails, i
has won for itself . reputation for
solidity, safety, convenience and atten.
ton to it, patrons, second to no rail-
roAd in the country. Pullman sleep
IN, models Of palatial comfort, dining
eass in which the cuisine and general
appointments are up to tho highest
standard, and coaches especially built
for this route, are among the chief els.
ments which have contributed towards
catering successfully to discriminat-
ing public. Located directly on its
hns. between Minneapolis and 81.
Paul, and Milwaukee and Chicago,
and Duluth and Milwaukee and
Chicago. are the following thriving
cities of Wisconsin and Michigan
New Richmond, hippewa Falls,
EauO aire, Ash land, Hurley,
Wis, Ironwood, Mich, Res
semer. Mich, Stevens Point
Neenah, Menasha. Oshkosh.
Fond du Lao, Waukesha and
Burlington, Wis.
For detailed information, lowest cur.
rent rates, berths, etc., via this route
10 any point in the South or East.
apply to nearest Ticket Agent or Id
dress
WINS. MELLEN, s--., x....-.
JAMES BARKER, e-i ~ -. : r''l''
MILWAUKEE,.
F. r. ANSON, Northwestern
Passenger Agent, No. 10 Nieollst
House Block, Minneapolis, Mimi.
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p. McCarthy&Co

Morris. + Graceville, Mimi.
Real Estate for Sale, Rent or Elk
change on commission. We have
soma great bargains to offer.
Minneapolis and Duluth property
for exchange for farming lands.
Abstracts. Carefully Compiled.
Defective titles perfected.
II you want to borrow
money on your farm or renew
your loans, investigate our
plans, we can loan money on
improved farms on several
different plans, at low rates
Of interest. and on easy terms
Of payment in installments.
We recommend our Life In
surance plan Of loans as the
best. IF the borrower die
before the loan is paid off,
the mortgage will be Cancelled
and fully satisfied, and the
surplus Over the amount OF
the loan. and accumulated
profits On the Policy will be
paid to his heirs. thereby
leaving no mortgage for the
family to tussel with Farm
ers Investigate this plan It
you have to borrow.
We can also Negotiate Town,
County and School bonds at the hest
marketable terms. If your Town.
County or School district wants TO
negotiate new bonds or refund one.
let us know, and get the best terms.
MISUNDERSTANDING. fariner
should always have his property in
snred. Not only against Are. hut
against all the FL nients. We write
all kinds Of Insurance. Premiums
are small. And may he paid in in
stallments after crops are marketed.
Your building, Farming tools and
stock should always he insured
against Fire. Lightning. Cyclones.
T0rnadces, and Windst0rms. and your
Crop against the dreadful and ever
destructive Hail Storms. Farmers.
don't forget to Insure. 1t is not
necessary to pay the premium in
cash. You can pay it in the fall, or
in very small, annual. fall install
ments. If yon want any insurance
let as know. Our Companies are the
best and write the most literal farm.
ers policy. We also Insure Stock
against loss by death. disease or
theft.
I'll kinda of Deeds. Mortgages.
Leases ar. other legal papers care
fully drawn. and acknowledged. We
also do Il general Land office ard
Pension business Pension vouchers
acknowledged free Of charge.
FlSrida. Orange Groves. Stock
Ranches and farms for sale.
Farms and houses for rent. Rents
collected. Taxes paid. Oc-an TIC
kets, to and from all parts of the old
country for sale.
European Drafts issued, payable in
any part If the old country.
Any. information desired. will he
cheerfulIy and freely furnished.
We solicit share of the public
patronage
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To all parts Of the Northwest MIN.
nes0ta. Dakota and Montana and to
oil points East and South, Is 1.-THE
burlington Chicago Burlington 4
Nortkern Rsilroad. Leaving the
cfegsnt union depotsof Minneapolis
and St. fanh daily, its trains land
travellers in uni0ns depots ct eithor
Chicago or st. Louis according 70
their destination without change 81
cars. In those cities it makes sure
Mnd convenient connections with lend.
Ing lines Of railway for all the prin.
cipal cities Of the United htates.
Canada and Mexico. Likewise. fur
9ravelera coming from the east -
Chicago or PeOria, and from the so,1f{I
and west VIA st. Louis or Kansas CITY
THE Bur1fngton' and fts connections
~ffsr 6ratcjass through route to the
&reMt Northwest, closely connecting
Mt *. EaM and Minneapolis Win the
great railroads radiatiHg themes n all.
parts Of utpnesotx, % sk0ta. Montana.
Oregon. Ard The sl3ritieh ,tosseesfOns.
10 aase ypnr AGent 8ixe1 you tickets
via This Durline ton. !" md for maps.
time tsbIes, and other information.
address WI. G. Kenyon, 8xn 4a1p.
43ent, g., b. Nh, 4. ~. Hzu1s (tne.
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Because of the partisan nature :

Because OF the partisan nature and
practic es Of the G.. A. r. . national
movement of democratic veterans
against 1t has sprung into existence.
II has been started by meeting of
2,o0e veterans in Indianapolis. Ind,
members Of G. A. r. Posts, scattered
over that state. held on the 26th inst.
All present pledged themselves to
withdraw from their posts. Already
the movement has taken strong foot
keld and it will not end until the new
order has organizations in all parts Of
the union. A name and constitution
for the new order has been adopted.
1t is to be charitable and non political
in character. At public mass meet
ing, announced to be held in Indian
apolis last night, the reasons for de.
sorting the G. A. B. will be given and
the principles and objects Of the new
order laid before the public.
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MlNNEsoTAPArEN1s.

List Of patents granted the current
week to Northwestern inventors, az
reported for this paper by F. W Lane,
Solicitor Of U. s. and Foreiena Patent
st. Paul, MINI.
David ]. Ames, Owatonna. cotton
seed separator; Edward England,
Duluth. device for sharpening stone.
cutting tools; Martin FlegIe, MIsnea-
polls. competition Of matter for
plasteriDg; Edwin Hasklander. Wei.
come, calf weaver; Chas. II. Kiihr.
buchanan, snow yelocipede; Martin
Led. Alma City. hand car and track
raiser; Nathan s. Ruddock, Granite
Falls. washing machine; Edmund H.
Turner. Fergus Falls. auxiliary seat
Tor buggies.
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LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT VOTE.

Geo. NJ. Giltinan. county auditor,
Geo. C. Thorpe. chairman OF the board
of county commissioners and II Bragg
justice Of thspeace, met at the court
house in this village last Monday as q
hoard to canvass the returns and
declare the result of the vote on re-
preventative in the 42nd legislative
district. A few slight changes were
made in the result a. recently report.
ed. the official canvass being rs
follows:
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THANKSGIVING DAY.

THANKSGIVING DAY.
NoyA than two hundred and fiyby
y~arsago the people Of this. then-in.
1AMs country. ncvar dreaming OF ito
soming Importance and approaching
Independence among the nations OF
tue earth. observed enc day in.the
Ysar - . day OF praise and thanksgiv-
TO Almighty 0od tor tho blessings Of
Ais providential care. And ever since
= day has been set apart each year
casually the fourth Thursday in No
vember) rs = day Of thanksgiving.
In accordance with the custom thus
early inaugarated by grateful and
christian people, Gin acknowledge
mont Of all that God has done for Us
ss = nation" President Cleveland has
! designated this a. day of Thanksgiv.
In and prayer ito the end that the
saited prayers and praise of the peo-
pie may reach the throne Of grace"
Let us then on the day appointed
for this good. purpose return thanks
10 God and praise Him for the peace
.snd prosperity He has given to our
nation and the innumerable blessings
That through His goodness We. it,
people. enjoy.
Truly we have much to be thank
full for. And in duo observance Of
she day let us follow and act upon.
(thoss who CAM the parting injunc-
tion contained in The presidents pro-
elamakion: M
.'Let us generously remember the
poor and needy, SO that our tribute OF
praise and gratitude may be accept
able to The Lord"