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The Authors and Editors Readings
4 BRIGHT ENrERrAINMHNr

BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT.
The authors and editors readings at Masonic
temple last night, for the benefit of the
women's dispensary, were well attended. DR..
Joseph Taber johnson felicitously introduced
the readers. Representative 8. 8. Cox, of New
York, gave his impressions of turkish
humor," illustrating his remarks by specimens
OF Turkish jokes, which were as readily UNDER
stood and appreciated by the laughing
audience as il they had been -
American origin. Major r. H. Sylvester
editor Of the Post, read under the title Of ssRe,
jected addresses" q humorous and happilv-
worded tribute to the editors waste basket
closing with poem selected from among the
Posts rejected addresses. Prof. william y.
Hornaday, of the national museum, thrillinply
described the killing of his first tiger in India.
Mr.. 7. W. Noyes, associate editor Of TIE SrAa,
gave an Interesting account Of expert
lam J. hampton, associated editor Of the
from wayback, delivered an adde's
appropriate TO the occasion, in which he de-
scribed in Q manner to move the audience his
wooing Of Mandy of Wayback Major Slofer.
Of the st. Louis Republic, read in inimitable
style the negro dialect of one Of Uncle Remus'
stories. Major b. T. Stanton, after q humor-
Gus disclaimer Of the title ..poet laureate Of
Kentucky" read . poem, Allied with touches
Of wit and wisdom, which would justify the
title Of poet laureate Of Kentucky or Of any
where. male sextette sang several pleasine
selecdons. concluding the program.
DThe Warren house, summer hotel at War.
rensburg, \. T., built nearly one HUNDRED
yoaxu go, NJ buxnod Thuysdn0 UogninR.
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Trr Ir,

PONDS EXTRACT is known everywhere, ana we'll
merits its reputation - the Peoples Remedy and
Universal Pain Destroyer For forty years this
great vegetable compound has proved fts ecacy and
never Hled do fts duty when broueht into NE n
has its greatest rsnown subduer Of all pains
foND,s LxIRAcI cures Burns, Old sores. chsAnF.
Complsinis, &C. Ask Tor foSbs ExfK2cf. Tsfs
~ i1nioskions. my3l
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The Women Of Alaska.

THE TREASURY KNOWS NOTHING OF THEIR TREAT
MENr By WHITE PEOPLE.
In reply to the resolution of the Senate call
ing upon the Treasury department for such in
formation as was in its possession in relation
to the condition Of the inhabitants
OF Alaska, and especially of the treatment
the Indian women by. white people, Secretary
had no transactions with Alaska which would
place It in possession Of any information OF. the
character desired
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TIE DIVORCE RxcoaD BxArxx.-A Chicago
Sharon's petition for separation from his vifs
Florence vas fled in court q O'Clock last
night At $50 this morning Mr.. sharon was .
free man. This breaks the record for speedy
divorces. Mr.. sharon jumped into netoristy
went TO Windsor, Ont, TO BE- marfied Ths
young Lady TO whom be vas sngsged had -
ter ecarcely cut Of hsr teena. 4er ffoah fAce
and pretty manners captfve6ed Ir. Sharon,
and, discarding HI betx01hed. he married ne
stster. He says thas 11srsnce = ~ i NsW
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He Has CAPTURED SoNE MIcRoBEs-A Chat
tanooga special TO the New York World SAYS: DR.
James E. Reeves, Of this city, one of the mos
noted experts with the microscope in the coun.
try. has been searching for yellow-fever germi
In the liver and kidneys> taken from several
yellow-fever patients. and to-day announces
yited TO visit Johns Hopkins university and
demonstrate the manner In which he found
them. Several noted yellow-fevsr experts con-
cede that d.. Reeves has accomplished his I'm.
dertakin9.
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A REMARKABnr CAsr.

1hE WELL-kNOwN CARLSBAD SPRUDEL SALT
fhOEIkEDF FROM The NATURAL SPRINGS
OF CARLSBAD BETTER THAN ANY
OF THE SO-CAILED BLOOD
PUMPING REMEDIES.
The cashier Of M 0uggenhems Sons. 90 and %
franklin street, Of the largest import houses in
the United States writes under Of June 80 1885,
- follows:
For years have suffered from sbeceeses which a..
from time 60 time TO obtain relief used all sorts Of
would always rsappesr' j suffered very much psin
until MY physician advised me to use the genuine Inn.
ported Carlsbad Sprude Salts powder forIn) used
this for about four weeks and since that time have
been entirely free from the disease. My complexion
cannot SPEAK too hish thi. really valuable
and have recommended Il to all my friends who also
Yours very respectfully, /. MYERS.
IN round bottles Each bottle corcsin paper
and has the seal Of the city of Carlsbad and the sigma
tu-e of Esner Meldelson Co., Sole Agents. around
Tie neck q every bottle Al Others are worthless im
free UPON APPLICATION. E1SNER 4 AENDELSON CO.
8 Barclay ST., n. u, Sole Agents. su1-m,wkf
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valorous, but Discreet.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Angry Woman (stoppinsin front Of building)
John, this il where the Ysp~ b printed.
That editor'M never call . reception ct my
house shindig again-the villain! Have you
he cowhide ell right Come on. Wen 20 IA.
Husband (bursting With rage, but retaining
his presence Of mind)-ssGaria, III stay out
here 70 zee that no one enters 10 interrupt you.
Here's the cowhide. Lay Il on wsll-t6s COW.
ardly scOundrel!r
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NOTHING LIKE THrn.-

70 ne verdict Of all who take Ayers Pills.
Prumps and elective In their action. they lesvs
no nierects and may be administered to old or
young. Herbert ElveIl. Of East Saginaw. Mich,
says; Il was . great sufferer from Constipa-
ton. Headache. and General Debility. ny skin
was yellow. and had constant Pain in my side
and back Other medicines falling. took three
boxes Of Ayers Pills and am cured"
II was severely afflicted with Dyspepsia and
Enlargement Of the Liver. most Of the time b.
ing unable TO retain any solid food Three boxes
Of Ayers Pills cured me. "-Lucius Alexandsr,
Narblehsad. Mass
AYERS PILLS,
Prepared By Dr. J. c. Aver q Co. Lowell. Mssa
Sold BY all Druggists and De alers in Medicines.
mh13
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To Die for killing his Wife.

New YORK. Dec. 21-Ferdinand Carolin, the
carpenter who was convicted Of murder in the
first degree in butchering with Ratchet his
wife, Bridget. at Al Stanton street, on March Is
last, was to-day sentenced by Judge Van Brunt
to be hanged on February IS next.
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suffering from Group, influenza
Cough or Cold. advise its mother to ap-
~ hoo Ply BeasoRs Plaster to its chest, and
that same child Win grow up to call you
KNOW blessed In chest and lung diseases this
plaster 10 . specine. 1t h equally vaiua-
ACHILD BILE for khemstism. Sciatica Lumbaso,
and baekaehs- One trial always con-
vinees the most sceptical Of its great
value Prudent buyers ask for Benson's
and refuse all other plssters
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

DIR. BREEDS PETITION.
The following petition was received by the
Commissioners to-day:
WASHINGTON, D. @. Dec. II, 1883.
To the Hon. Commissioners Of the District of CO.
lun,bdd:
Mount Pleasant rises from her seat
10 thank you for one finished street
From tax of two and twenty years
While half million disappears.
II.
Our center street
With. tumbling feet
And sliding banks
On both our TANKS
Claims wider fill
Below her hill,
Lest luckless wight
Fall down the height
And loss Of life
Repay his wife.
III.
In want OF gutter trap last night,
The rain has plugged our culvert tight;
Recalling thus old nuisance pond
Which browns my spring and creeps beyond;
Send Symons now this pond to draw
Then riddle" it by suit at law.
DANIEL BREED.
CONTROL OF THE SMALL RESERVATIONS.
The attorney for the District has advised the
Commissioners that in his opinion they have
control of all the small reservations at the in
intersections Of streets. This opinion has been
called out by the recent request of Col. Wilson
to have the Commissioners furnish him with a
list OF the reservations over which they have
control. II the opinion Of the attorney Is sus-
tanned the expense of Improvements will fall
upon the District.
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FoR THE PooR.-THE STAR has received $40
from W. B. for the night lodging house, The
subscription of Miss L. Symonds, published
yesterday, was by mistake printed clio instead
of 81. The treasurer of the institution has re-
ceived the following subscriptions: E. +. Riggs,
S20; F. L. Moore, SO; L. J. Davis, SO, and b.
H. Warner, go.
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Major Lydecker Testifies

DEFENDING HIS COURSE BEFORE THE AQUEDUCr
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
The joint committee on the investigation of
the aqueduct tunnel listened to-day to the tes-
timony Of Major Lydecker. 1t is generally
understood that the majors evidence
was an elaborate defense of his own position
from the acceptance of the plans down to the
present time. The committee has adjourned
until Thursday, January g.
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MILITARY CADETS APPoINTED.-Allen P.
Whipple, of Lauren's Hill, Ca, and Mathew
Chas. Smith, Birmingham, Ala, have been ap-
pointed cadets at the military academy,
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York Stock Market.
The following the opening and closing prices Of
the New York Stock Market, as reported by special
wire 70 CorsOn and Mccartney, l4l9 street
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RANGE OF THE THxRMoMErRR.-Thef following
were the readings at the signal Office to-day:
q. M, a; p. m, IS; MAXIMUM, So;
minimum 90
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The Senate District Committee.

The Senate District Committee.
INFORMATION As TO THE b. ANDo. pEPor-rHE
GREENBAcK CERTIFICATE BILL.
The Senate District committee have received
from the District Commissioners all the avail
able information as to the permission given the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad company to en-
large and change their depot building. The
information is contained in a report by Build
ing Inspector Entwisle, who says that the first
set Of plans presented by the company had in
them features which did not conform to the
regulations, 80 the plans were rejected. The
company then changed them 20 a. TO make the
construction legal, and the necessary permit
was issued. As the plans conformed 10 the
building regulations, and a. the enlargement
was on the company's own premises, . permit
could not be refused because building permits
are issued on q promise Of proper construction,
and the right Of occupancyis not questioned or
given.
The Commissioners have also made report
on the Senate bill to provide for the payment
Of the per cent greenback certificates Of the
District. The Commissioners say that the bill
should not become law, because Il would dis
criminate against those persons who
" exchanged them for The aes
bond which we're especially provided for their
redemption. II, says the report. the holderl
who seek this additional legislation are enti-
tied to tie proposed retroactive increass Of In
terest, all other holdsB q AoS bonds should
Likewise receive 4
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

will be paid tomorrow all money due them up
to and including Christmas day. They will be
given half holiday on Monday.
CoNFERRINa ABOUT THE YoRKTowN.-There
was conference at the Navy department this
afternoon between Secretary Whitney, the
chiefs Of bureaus, and Mr.. Chas.
Cramp, representing the firm of contractors
building the gunboat Yorktown. relative to
the official trial trip of that vessel. The con-
ditions Of the trial we're decided upon, but the
date was not fixed. 1t will probably not be
held for several weeks,
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ARMY ORDERs.-Capt David A. Lyle, ord
nance department, ordered to temporary duty
at Providence, R. l., from Boston. Capt John
8. Loud, ninth cavalry, granted four months
leave. Second Lieut.. Stephen NJ. Foote, fourth
artillery, ordered to duty at the artillery
school at Fort Monroe, Va.
PERsoSAL--Mr. Joseph Nimmo, jr., of Hunt
ingdon, L. l.. is in the city for a few days at
No. 1881 street.. A. Barker of st. Paul.
w. P. Williams, J. w. Bell of New York. and
=. Libbey Of Brooklyn are at the Arlington
]. II. Downes and Aaron Vanderbilt Of New
York are at Willard's.-Thos. Tarenor of New
York and ]. H. Cory of Brooklyn are at the
Ebbitt.-Senator Gray and Thos. Kerr Of New
York are at Wormley's.-J. V. McNeal of In
diana, Thos. NJ. Babson of Boston, and E. C.
Webster OF Billings, NJ. T., are at the Riggs
W. H. Travers and G. Moore of West Virginia
are at Welckers.-Hon.S 8. E. Mudd of Mary
land, Hon. NJ. NJ Baxton of Tennessee. and 6.
W. Senaner Of the navy are at the st. James.
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For NERVOUS PRosrRArIox
USE HoRsFoRp's ACID PHOSPHATE

On ". GRAVES. North neld. Mimi. ssy,, Il hsv,
used 1t In casss Of nervous prostrstion and alsp =
combination with other remedies in indiesstoa 10 -
proved - satisfactory - could be expsctsd."
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Fensburg, n. T., built nearly one hundred
ysass go, ~ burned ThassdV morning.
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Benjamin Hopkins Pardoned.
THE PRESIDENTS REASONS FOR FAVORABLE Acr1t
IN TIVE Ckav

THE PRESIDENTS REASONS FOR FAVORABLE ACTION
IN THE CASE.
The President to-day returned to the Attor-
ney-General the papers in relation to the appli-
cation for pardon Of BENZ. Hopkins, of Ohio,
under sentence for embezzling and misapply-
examination which have set on foot, that the
question is presented whether he shall die in
prison or at home. On this presentation am
willing that he shall spend his few remaining
days among his friends, regardless Of any other
consideration connected with the case. And
on this ground alone his pardon 10 granted"
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H,HE CFlIULOID TRUSS
II That never breaks, never wears out always clean
and can be worn while bathing,
IL for sale 81
CHAS. F1SCHERS.
Mrs: FISHER devotes her attention TO tie wants Of
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IF YOU ONCE TRY CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER
Pills for sick headache, biousness constipation,
you will never be without them. They are purely
vegetable small and to take. Don't forget this.
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WHYDoN,T YOU TRY CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER
w Pills. They positive for sick headache
and all the ills PRODUCED BY disordered liver.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-06-23

6oofHlxo sirups and similar preparations
outherod Herod by killing 5000 infants
each year, according to good authority.
lr il said that low, poor condition Of tho
blood Is seldom found where there is an e.
tablished habit Of full, deep breathing with
the mouth closed.
vAPoR baths will clear the skin. Pow
dered charcoal, tskpG On hrst rbino in the
morning, 10 good. Sometimes 3 good
medicine for biliousness is the remedy re-
Quired.
A NOTED scientist says the smoke from .
coal oil lamp when tho wick Is turned down
u one Of tho greatest Of disease esuseas and
from its smoke can be traced the appear
auce Of diphtheria
NEVER put milk, fat or any oily substance
into the ear for the relief Of pain, for they
soon become rancid aud tend to inclts in
flammation. simple warm water will
answer the purpose better than any thing
else.
FoR brain workers who arc troubled by
the arch enemy, dyspepsia, cocoa will be
found q soothing and nourishing article Of
diet Several cases in which the suffering
was exceedingly acute have been relieved
in Q very shc.s s:sse BY the use Of cocoa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-06-23
Oehorning Cattle.

Very alarming rumors have been
circulated concerning the unfortunate
condition of some stock recently de.
horned in Illinois. These reports
have been seized on by the opponents
OF dchorning-perverted. exaggerated
and distorted in every conceivable
way. We have received reliable in
formation from the seat of war. and
find that out of the 100 reported dy-
ing. perhaps twenty were somewhat
out Of fix; but i'm all these twenty in.
stances the operation had been per-
formed in bungling manner by
amateurs. In some instances saving
was started on one side of the horn
and an attempt WAS made 10 meet The
cut by saving from the other side; the
result was that they missed il; in some
cases there was space Of a quarter to
half-inch in the height of the cut.
Naturally. any irregular work of this
description would result in failure.
An irregular place always sloughs of.
and these being abundant there was
abundant sloughing. In other in
stances the shcercst butchery was
practiccd. pieces of flesh and once
piece Of ear being cut away. What
could be expected after this but sores?
Dehorning carefully and scientifically
practiced is paying operation.
Bungling Of any description is never
profitable. and bungling dchorn-
ing least of all. The farmers in the
immediate vicinity are all enthusia site
over dehorning. despite these reports;
they say they intend 10 continue.
but to proceed with greater care.
Tho pollcd men arc jubilant over
these rumors because they know that
dehorned stock is the best. and hence
they believe that if cutting off fails
farmers will breed of. and in that
way create a greater demand for their
stock We do not advocate any breed.
all well-brcd cattle arc good. bu, we
think il man wants hornlcss stock
he can safely cut Of the horns, and
need not necessarily wait 10 breed
them of Prof f. E. IMcnke, Ark
Ind University.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-06-23

'ure remunerativc crop OF the seod5
or beans. as they arc called. Tho
plant will flourish in good soils any.
where in the South. rs we'll NJ in
many of our Northern States; but the
first thing to be taken into considers.
ton by tho cultivator is a market for
his crop and this can rarely bc dis
posed Of TO advantage except at the
oil mills where the oil Is extracted.
At the present time the princi-
pal casto>o,l mills are located
in Missouri-St Louis being the cen.
ter It this industry-and a few man
ufacturers control the entire castor.
oil trade Of the country. 1t is quito
probable. however. that some of tho
cottOn-sccd oil mills in the South
would work up the beans. provided
they could obtain $, fficicnt quantity
to pay. Planters in tho South who
may take an interest in this industry
should cali on the owners Of the oil
mills and see what arrangement can
be made. Castor oil is and has been
scarce. and commands high price
american AgricM turisk
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Stylish Summer Millinery.

Net is a favorile material for small
bonnets. and red Mt with Jet trim
ming remains popular. White and
black-puffcd nets are enlivcned with
gilt fringes and beads. or iinse! orna-
ments. Straw and fibrous grasses arc
woven in lace-like bands. and edgings
and whole crowns. and are very effe ct-
i've in cOmbin alton with velvet or silk
in rich colors. Some especially novel
garniture in this style are large square
and round crowns almost large
enough to entirely cover q wide.
brimmed hat. These are woven of fine
rushes and grassy fibers. in open.work
patterns and will be pinched. and
looped. and plated. to make them fit
over the crowns Of broad brimmed hats
for summer wear A hat trimmed
with such lace. or covered with crown
Of il tackled on lightly. may be trimmed
with any Of the natural-looking flow.
ers or fruits. or spray Of BOTH
Democrats Monthly. ta1 4.
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Science Will Do u in fine.

So good an authority as the late
president of the chemical section Of
the British Association has recently
said that after all tho work done We
still know nothing of tho manner in
which potash lime. phosphoric acid
and the inorganic constituents o.
soils produce their favorable effects
on plants. We can not tell why po.-
ash is valuable for some plants and
lime for others. This of course. is
from the standpoint of what may DO
called high and dry science. which
does not propose to be satisti d with
mere practical results. but demands
proof positive. The value of such n
spirit in science is undoubted, but il
should not exclude the use Of any sort
of working hypothesis which may
have practical value. But for certain
knowledge one must await the expert
ments and conclusions of the slow but
sure agricultural chemist of the future.
Practical results arc good enough 10,
to-day.
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Sight Of School Children.

An examination of the eyes Of the
children in the public schools Of Co.
lumbus. O.. resulted i'm the discovery
that exactly one-fourth suffered from
some defect of vision. and that the
proportion increased with age. The
HrmheT of children examined was
4.1al and of these LIS were found
to haze defective vision i'm one or both
les. $50 of whom had trouble in two
eyes Tne prevalence of near-sightcd-
ness increased steadily from no per
cent. in the primary schools 10 IS per
cent. in boys and IL per cent. in girls
in the senior class of the high school.
And. according 10 the ages Of the
scholars. it Increased !,om no per
cent. a: 6 years 10 ii $40 ..,r cent ut
IL years. -thicago NsUs