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THE NEWS IN ENGLAND.
The Presidents Action Called ssDeiib-
erateiy Offensive.''

Cable Dispatch to the New York Herald.
The action Of President Cleveland toward
Minister Sackville was known here only late
last evening, but at the leading clubs was the
one topic of conversation and was bitterly con-
demned by all Englishmen present. The gen.
eral expression of opinion is of the tone as
sumed by the Standard, the only paper that
treats of the matter. In a semi-official edito-
rial this morning it speaks of the action as not
only brusque, but brutal, refers to the action
of the President as deliberately offensive"
and saws:
If the intelligence we publish this morning
from Washington be substantially accurate in
its verbal details the American Government
have taken summary action Of deliberately
offensive kind in relation to Lord Sackville.
Mr.. Bayard has informed the British ambassador
that for reasons already known to the English
government his continuance is no longer accept
able and would consequently be detrimental to
the relations between the two countries. 1t must
be hoped that a more precise account Of the
terms Of the communication will take from the
brusqueness-we are tempted to say brutality
OF the message. Apparently it has been
thought necessary to assert American dignity
by insisting on some open rebuke Of Lord
Sackville. The inference seems to be that Lord
Salisbury saw nothing in his conduct to justify
severe disciplinary measures, and consequently
American craftsmanship felt it necessary to
take the punishment into its own hands. In
any case Lord Salisbury will be well advised
if he proceeds with all possible dispatch to
acquaint his countrymen with the nature of
his communication to Mr.. Phelps. The atti-
tude assumed by the President may then be in
telligible, though it can hardly be reconciled
with regard to English susceptibilities. He
may be quite sure, however, that opinion on
this side the Atlantic will distinguish between
what he has done as a candidate, and what,
had he been free from the despotism of cleo
pioneering he would have thought it his duty to
do as chief magistrate. Pity for the statesman
whom the complexion Of his country's politics
forces to disregard not only international cour-
tesies but the plainest dictates Of right feeling
will blend with and neutralize any passing
emotion OF national resentment"
The Standard concludes by referring to that
part of the American press which can afford to
keep its head and obey its conscience during
the presidential campaign, and observes that
Mr.. Cleveland has saved his electioneering
prospects at the expense Of the honor of Amer
lean public life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-31
The Surgeon and the Sentry.

Prom the Army aud Navy Review.
An Army surgeon was one night annoyed by
the coughing of the sentry outside his tent.
Unable to sleep, he decided that something
must be done for the man, and SO compounded
him strong and very disagreeable dose Of
medicine. Then, going out, he ordered the
man to take it. The sentry refused at first DO
litely, and afterward angrily and emphatica1y.
But the surgeon sternly insisted upon his rights,
and the man was finally induced to swallow the
compound The result was evidently satisfac-
tory. The sound of coughing ceased in the
camp, and the surgeon went to sleep with the
consciousness Of having done good deed The
next morning he was summoned by the officer
in command, who said 10 him: How is this,
sir? hear serious complaints about you in re-
laton to the sentries- One Of them has report
ed that IN the middle OF the night you came out
Of your tent and abused him in the most dread
full manner. He said you made him swallow q
drink which must have been poison" The
guard had been relieved while the surgeon was
compromising his mixture, and he had cured
the wrong man.
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General Kruger on the Tunnel.
Special to the Baltimore Sun.

Referring to the aqueduct tunnel, General
Ruger says he thinks a big mistake was made
in disseminating the work, as he believes the
tunnel can be completed and will answer the
purpose for which it was intended. The scheme
Is practical, and there is no reason why the
work should be abandoned. The tunnel was q
great undertaking, and ample time should have
been allowed for its construction, as work Of
that character cannot be done in q hurry. The
members Of the court propose to further explore
the tunnel as their inspection Of it last Saturday
was hurried and necessarily unsatisfactory.
General Ruger says that the most substantial evil
dence the court can obtain on this subject is to
be found In the tunnel As q member Of the
court he could not express his personal convic-
tions a. TO the responsibility for the imperfect
work, but he Is confident that the tunnel will
eventually be completed and the water supply
Of Washington increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-31

While circus train was standing on the
track at Chestertown, Md, recently a locomo-
tive halted opposite the car on which the ele-
plants were confined Six of the elephants
thrusts their trunks into the water tank on the
locomotives tender, and, in a few minutes had
drained it dry.
A novel contest that will take place shortly
in New York is counting match between two
rapid money changers. One has bet the other
200 that he can beat him counting, piece by
piece, SlO, 900 in silver coin of all denomina-
lions. The wager has been accepted; and the
match viii take place at Cooper Union.
Kentucky has raised a tomato this year which
just fits into four quart measure, while Mis-
souri produces pumpkin which wouidn't go
into q washtub.
Even harmless cake Of soap may cause death,
but in Topeka, Kan, cake of soap slipped from
caused = fatal hemmorrhage.
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She Was Wheeled In a Barrel.

From the Lewiston Journal.
Mrs " Pease, of Appleton, made bet with
Mrs. sprowl that the Hon. 8. J. Gushee would
be elected Senator. The condition Of the bet
was that II Mr.. Gushee was elected Mrs.
Sprowl was to wheel Mrs. Pease on a wheel
barrow from the Grange Hall to the post
ofhce-some fifteen rods. On the other hand,
II MIR. Gushee was defeated Mrs. Pease was TO
wheel Mrs. Sprowl over the same ground with
the same carriage. Tuesday night, September
peared at the Grange Hall with wheelbarroW.
assisted Mrs. Sprowl to seat in her carriage.
as per agreement, and wheeled her 70 the post
office amid cheers and shouts for HARRISON and
Morton.
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A Fortune for q Friendly Nod.

A retired Government clerk died in Vienna
few days ago, and bequeathed a considerable
sum Of money in these terms: Cup the second
fight Of stairs there lives at door No. 6S a
widow who has two daughters. leave the
sum Of $1,000 forms to the one who always
nodded in such q friendly way when she met
me-" The two sisters fell out as to which Of
them the old gentleman had left the money
Legal proceedings are pending, but the lawyers
are said to be inclined for q compromise by
dividing the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-31

AvIcrn or TIE WHEAT CoRNxR 6Hoors Hn-
sELr.-A cable dispatch from Paris to the New
York Herald says John Taylor, IS years old, .
night in the train from Paris near Marveilles.
He was taken to the Hotel Dieu, where the bull
lets were extracted, two from his head and ono
from his side. The chances Of his recovery are
doubtful He !. evidently Hebrew, but speaks
wealthy, but lost his fortune In the recent
wheat corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-31

The BosToNIANs CoMINa.-The announce
ment of few engagements this season will be
received with more genuine pleasure by large
numbers of Washington music-lovers than that
of the Bostonian Opera Company at Albaugh's
next week. In addition to the old favorites
Marie Stone, Macdonald, Karl, Barnabee and
Montgomery, Jessie Bartlett Davis, a charming
actress and singer, Juliette Gordon. Carlotta Ma
conda, Edwin Hoff, Fred Dixon and Ricardo Ric-
ci are members of the company. The repertory
contains Dorothy" Don Pasquale," "Fati-
nitza," Bohemian Girl" and ''Mignon" The
sale Of seats for the engagement begins at Al
baugh's tomorrow morning.
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Charged With Passing Worthless
Check.

The detectives have in their possession a
warrant for the arrest Of Charles A. Walter, jr.,
son of Justice Walter, charging him with false
pretenses. The warrant was sworn out by Mr.
Frank K. Ward, who alleges that Walter passed
on him bogus check for $40 by representing
that he had money deposited to his credit in
the Central National Bank Of this city. After
ward Mr.. Ward learned that Walter did not
have any money in the bank. Other complaints
similar to the one made by Mr.. Ward have been
made against Walter, but only the one warrant
has thus far been issued.
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Roumanian Proverbs.

From the Nev York sun.
man without enemies il Of little value.
The Just man always goes about with q
bruised head.
II Is easier 10 keep guard over bush fun Of
live hares than over one woman.
II You seek for faultless friend you win be
friendless all your life.
A hen which eackles over night lays no egg
in the morning
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An Alligator Stops q Train.

IIIIts.
While the train on the Florida Southern,
which was returning to Palatka with party
from Tavares, was coming out on Micanopy
Junction on Wednesday night the engine struck
black object, which at first the engineer
thought TO be man. When the engine had
been stopped an investigation proved it to be
an alligator twelve feet two inches long. The
engine struck the saurian just backof the head,
almost severing the head from the body.
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALEIA VERY PRETTY LITTLE TRUCK
village Of Ball.ton IN miles from he XauedSct 6ridse
frame house OF r9onls stable, good well; church,
healthy and beautiful location and neahborhoed ss.
sel G1 Rg,Se on easy terms sYPHEED
NOR RENT-AT WATERFORD, LOUDoUN co,
ya large new store and dwelling. Of the best
stands IN TIE state for general store Apply TO DIR
s. RoosE 1893 Penn. ave, Washington, d. G. o27- I'm
E0R sALE-oR EXCHANGE FOR WASHINGTON,
snd n So Is
miles below Alexandra the Aexaa and Fredericks-
.uppy fs on
this land also valuable granite quarry, which opens
be prOht.Sly worked, there being an Increasing Dc.
and IN this city for fSod granite Sr.se in whole
VII E soid sss 10000 ThoMAs 4 NIT i Ei1f
proyements, orchard &c, miles from Frederick
burg, Spottsylvania County, Va, $4,000: $50 acres
sS4 + ssnfE sy
MAN THAN one JHTNpREp FARMS
within from to twenty asS
m osfs q fhsss hnd q s'sy
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE SEVEN HUNDRED
farm in Ghsrss Nd gCOd mroys
I62 miles from city in Prince Georges co1ntyy
Georges County, Md; 1000 fruit trees. house 10
rooms, miles of city; IN miles out Prince
Georges County. Md. 81 900; 81 acres and small
house at Hysttsviile, 81. 900. THOMAS A. MITCHELL.
934 st.. room 4. ocg-tnl
IIoR sALE-FARM OF las ACRES, IN PRINCE
Georges County Md three-fourths Of mile from
Seabrook st; b. up, r. r. ten miles from city; 145
acres, dwelling and improvements; three fourths
cleared and in cultivation Also " a. Wilson st.
ing sites; MARioN DUCKETT, trustee and attorney,
Bladensburg, Md. Sc 7-3m'
Tor sAIE--AT MELROsE PARK, HYATTS-
residence Of the late r K. Elliott, esq Lots SO by
40 feet, fronting on Melrose ave- Price $500 each
ply to TYLER RUTffERFORD.
aulo-3m 1907 F st. w.
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A Tramp's Pride.

From the New York Sun.
Woman TO tramp, kindly)-"How would
you like . pair Of my husbands old shoes
Yours seem TO be dropping of your feet"
Tramp-'I do need shoes, ma am; what bus
mess IL your husband imp"
Woman-"He's waiter ct Delmonico's."
Tramp (promptly)-"No, ma'am; I would
look more genteel barefoot Imay be tramp,
but have still some respect for my personal
appearance"
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About Jumping Spiders.

THE AQUATIC SPIDER AND ITS DIvING-BELL-
From Popular Science.
These spiders, Jumpers, belong to the group
which naturalists call the saltatory spiders.
Some Of them are disguised, as if for protec-
tive resemblance, with the costume of by
menopterous insect, or under an aspect resem-
bling that of ants. Producing only a small
quantity of silk, they hide themselves in
cracks in the walls or in assures of bark in
the shadow of the foliage, and make them
selves a lodge out Of a smooth or fossy tissue
At the LAYING of its eggs, the jumper shuts
itself up in its shell. One species deposits
eggs without any covering; more for
tUnate species incloses them in a sack
with thin and almost diaphanous walls. Not
having the faculty Of spinning webs, the salta-
tory spiders are hunters. and love to fast if the
weather is bad On pleasant days they are to
be found all around, and having eyes all over
the cephahc region, some OF them quite small
and others of enormous size, they can look &C
curately through all the surrounding space.
which they explore slowly and with care. If a
hy is in sight the spider lances itself upon it
with dizzy rapidity. II measures its distance
well that it rarely misses; but il this should
happen, no harm comes to it, for it has fixed a
thread TO its starting point, which, unrolling
as it leaps, prevents il striking upon the
ground, and affords an easy road back to its
position.
While their nearly constant abode is the
water, they are, like most other spiders air
breathers; consequently they need some
special provision for providing themselves
with air while living under the water, and for
this purpose they possess the art of construct
ing sort of diving-bell. 1t is an interesting
sight to witness one of them making his air
cell. Clinging TO the lower side of a few leaves,
and securing them in position by spinning a
few threads. the spider rises to the level of the
water, with his belly uppermost. and doubling
up its hind legs, retains a stratum of air among
the hairs with which its body is covered. Then
il plunges into the water. and appears as in
the first stage of the making of its silvery robe
Going immediately to the spot il had chosen it
brushes its body with its paws, when the air de-
taches itself and forms bubble under the leaf
The spider surrounds this bubble with the i'm
permeable silky matter furnished by its spin
neret Returning to the surface, it takes in
another layer Of air, which it carries down and
adds to the first one, also extending the envel-
ope over II. The process is kept up till the
"diving-belI" has reached the proper size and
is finished The ideal form Of the construc-
ton is that Of a thimble, but it often assumes
an irregular shape, like an inverted sack.
When the spider has taken possession of its
redoubt it remains quiet in it, head down,
watching for the appearance Of an insect.
Perceiving one, il seizes il and returns 10 its
lodge, which it has secured against intruders
by spinning threads across it, to deyour its
prey at leisure.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


,WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE WHITE GIRL A
sss G good
WANTEDzBY 4 coLoRED GIRL A PLACE AS
references. Address or call 227 st. s.w. IT.
wANTED-BY A SETTLED WHITE WOMAN A
small family no general housework; good reierences
WANTEp-BY A RESPECTABLE WHITE WOMAN
1701 18th ST., near the Boundary. II"
WANTED-BY LADY SITUATION AS CoMpAN
sasion and board Highest references. J. + 4, Star
WANTED-BY sETV)ED CoLoRED WOMAN A
w situation az e5anmberflaid or nurse; good refer
ences. Address 2o23 i ST. NV. It,
WANTED-G0 TO DICKS AGENCY FOR COOKS,
w LApndress House Girls Maids, Nurses, Seam
al FL and ssn
w for Cooks, bermaid Waitress, Laundress and
sss
w Men Cooks; also Cooks. Maids. waters. Kitchsn
.%D s ssP ssssssa
WANTED,BY A SETTLED WHITE WOMAN A
IN
WANTED-BY A COLORED WOMAN WHO Is
w irst-class washer, washing 70 do 1t homei can
~ IN = AySssS lyO1gnE4O NAN,
useful; references from Last employer. Cali or al
dress g. H. T., 1647 st. NV. lts
VNANTED-A POSITION AS CLERK OR COPYIsT
w By q young lady who has had several years az
perience In express and posto6ce adairs Address II
A., Star ONCE. oc31 -Sts
SITUATION By INTELLIGENT
w white woman ss chsmbermaid and seamstress,
boy a
VxyANTED-BY RESPECTABLE COLORED
w boy, situation Office boy to work in house:
Alag man e 1iGht vstchman OF porter tn stors g
VxJANTED-BY A REsPECTABLE COLORFD
w woman, orders for laundry work 70 do ct home
1919 Cedar st., between 18th and 10th and 9 and T
sts. IT.
yUANTRD-BY A REsPECTABLE WHITE 0IRI.
w sjtustion - chsmbemAid and assist With Wash.
Ing and ironing Call or address ZIG New HAmp-
ah3re ave. NV. oc31-2tS
UTANTRD-BY sTEADY AND TRUsTWORTHY
w young girl Of 10. the Of little child during
the day for her board Address l. 6. ". Star ofica
WANTED = BY A RESPECTABLE OOLORED
w youth situation to do general housework walt
ing, any honest work Can furnish good referencea
WANTRD-A POSITION BIZ YOUNG NAN, SIX
w years sxyerience in Drug bustnes9; some other
kustnees prefeErsd; best refsrenceA Adore3 b2x q
WANTED-BY RESPKCTABLR COLORED
Nv woman place - hrst-ctnss Cook good rederencea
Address 1926 Hst NV oc30-2t
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A jolly Feast Of Death.

From the Sydney Bulletin.
A very young Melbourne undertaken recently
gave champagne supper to celebrate his first
funeral. The company drank TO the corpse,
and many of EN-, In respectful silence, alter
which the "CofHn Industry" and sMutesa were
toasted with musical honorable Dead March
in Saul"
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WINTER RESORTS.

y IiNEY WOODS 10TH
SEASON OF 1853 QfEHA 3EfEipxR +
nor dseuiars. rsass Ac, 1adF.;
ocl6-m.w&f,20t Nanager. THonasvi1a q
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FOR SALE=LOTS.

EOR sALE.BUY LOTS NEAR THE ELECTRIC
if hSos sSS al. ssS''
EoR sALR-LoT on BOUNDARY, NEAR 5TH ST
to Sss s5 nSis as c BE- Hshb
Der CO., corner 9Th and SITS. NV. oc30-5t
i 5th and NJ 5th, on. and Boundary IS ne. con;
\ S az fSS9S Sc 3! sss Sa = q
a9sPst: Sun SssH
FGse Sa1 H5s sss LOT lsSs s1
EOR.sALE-LOTs IN MT. PLEASANT. ONLY
Sas s 81 near '''HHs i if % s1
oc@o-ot- I423N ct.
ipgton This prOpsrty !. ssustsd e the Terminus Of
tss
Ne isiirosd VIM e built Within fsy months through
g 10 4 81.
a :S e snTs 5aS
once Money sdSsnosd IF 5 S95idNlpS RSSsSPs.S.w
EOR sALR-LQT on 10TH 81, NEAR N. $50 By
IL; siR's 4 q Z y
sA e sss + E0s aRHs saas ISs
EQR SALE on TRADR-LoT II, SQUARE I02s,
Il fronting 20 feat on Maryland ave. near 18th Of.
ne, Containing S,l00 square feet S5c- THOMAS
EOR sALR-A ePRCULATION-LOT 22xi0O no
"a. 81 sB g. :q.: :: iS Sass e y pd M
sias FL iI. Va e09.s e R
NOR sALF-AYTENTIONl BRoOKLAND PRICES
4 1o. sos Es Il: se'fS e c% .aa 81
20 o73O Der lott s}eva{aon $50 feet above PO1onsc,
sdjscsnt e new University ard soldisrf Home Csn
s ss &c fssa iaI fGe saSse'
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-BYT THREE REspgcTAnfg COLONEL
w women. qtustons one 10 do general iyos~ sefi
tns othefs e nnrs-s rrfsrssnss ff
n pa "a. A6d s 1925 Asdison ST. bst lid seg
WANTHD.BY a VIRGINIA LADY or frtrnt.
-, ,s snSe fsIseon :; T.schsr IN psivsts sgiv
pousekecpcr; terms moderste. AdAress Miss III y !
LAwrencevtiie, brunswint Co., Va s~iU'stk .fs
WANTHD~BY WHITE WOMAN A rosff5of
Star once. sa"fss5 y :
WANTED-M A FIRST CLASS WAITER. A
70 attend 70 horsss. Address n. Ii. 81 H. stsr III III
WANTED-BY FIRST CLASS CfSsIT . sJTT.
xuon III spnvsss family Gall or sddress AS
p, NJ ~ ocSe 81
WANTED- John y. brown III NOW I6fiATSb
10y I2I5 e. nv, where he ls prepared 70 M
and g. ne :nortest notice Also hrstcisss strvsrt!
Sood npe so .ns y eau esry snd ur.
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WANTED--HOUSES.

WANTED-FoR A ,CLIRNT-HousE or 10 on
w 12 rooms, in northwest, At $1,000 20 I'd o66s
must be well rented W. W. M0FFETT, Att,rnsy
1918 ST. NV. ocII 10
WANTED - IMMEDIATELY-F ron 4 CLINT.
w two houses, from $4,000 to $4,000 @ an Invest
ment; VIII pay AZ cash. Owners state location and
WANTED-TO RENT A DWELLING HOUSE. o
w or ~ rooms: modern improvements: moderate
rent CHARLES b. BAfLY, 937 Pa ave. oc20- I'm
w Houses to Rent 70 Customers
HEBRON & RAMEY,
oc121m 1907 r st.
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WANTED--ROOMs.

WANTEp-FoR MAN, WIFE AND BABY, fvt
board also room and board for nurse lSj,sss go
ing terms, Box 40, Star once fs
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

IT Apartments Containing two and three rcoms -
suite bath and closet attached 70 each snts Al WOOD
Plata curDer 9Th aud lows Circle. nneet ns
ton In the city. Cafe one q the best ccSo-or
LroR RRNT = FURNISHED ROOMS WITH on
without Board In privste house. terms res-onf-
BILE accommodation aud fare home-like. Table board-
ers also. 424 Massachusetts, ave NV oc24t
IN0R RENT FURNISHED TWO CoMNuNi.
II eating Rooms on SECOND noor. hath on same noori
two OF thrce COMMUNICATING pArlors on nrst Door
Terms rcasonshle Good table board next door, -
Grant Place NV oc22-ew.
EoR RENT-s1s To eco PER MONTH 10 CEN
- Nelnen newly furnished Rooms. house IN nrrt-
lass oondition. including sanitary plumbng. plS
81 nv. oc17-toSn'
EoR RENr-s1e 18Th ST NV, HANDSOMELY
Iurnlshed lnrlor Suite private bath. also. h1onis
90 second and third noors. table board ccl5-lm
board VI ~ -'1 '''~ ssriisIm
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Winter Csrrlages new and second hand in the city
70 select nom Terms reasonable. JOHN NJ YOUNG,
LOR sALE-sUE DIAL GAS HEATING STOVES,
stove TO heat ANAL bed room or bath NON, for
RoR snE-PARTIEs IN NEED on PIEE OR OAK
IL Hling should mmuufcate with me before pur-
chasine elsewhere - have sscursd large quantity,
tn order 9 supply the demand promptly I A.
CLARKE 0ccoQuan, Va ss4-asrs
T0R sALE = TaE ~oTT0- GAS ENoINE RI
Quircn no bui16r svoids ~ sxp<nsive attendance;
no |css g 3s, e esfd36 q f1sl ssna fog earcaa