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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
FOREIGN NEWS AND GOSSIP.

In speech q Scarborough last night Lord
Salisbury said the English, Egyptian, and
Turkish ministers were unanimously of the
opinion that Saukim must not be abandoned.
las long as the khedive desires it." said he,
I'VE shall maintain the Red sea ports. We are
bound, under the promises made by Mr.. Glad
stones government to be So II would be mad
ness to surrender Suakim when we are on the
eve of suppressing slavery. By the treaty of
Paris we are bound to uphold the integrity Of
the sultan's empire.
Sir James Ferguson stated in the house of
commons yesterday that instructions had been
sent to the British consul at Zanzibar to pro-
test in the strongest terms against repetition
OF the cruel executions which had occurred in
the streets Of Zanzibar.
Russia is about to send colony to q new
Russian settlement in Abyssinia. Col. Aschi-
non, the leader OF the expedition, has received
grant of three million roubles to found new
Moscow on the Red Sea.
Herr Dilthy, the director Of the German
East African company, has returned to Berlin
from Zanzibar. He denies that the company
is responsible for the rising in East Africa,
which he attributes to the slave dealers.
The Berlin Academy of Science has given to
Prof. Prudential, of Breslau, 1,5O0 marks to
enable him to study the philosophy Of the six
teenth and seventeenth centuries in England.
In MIR. Parnell's libel suit against the London
Times. in Edinburgh yesterday. it was shown
that Mr.. Walter is the registered proprietor of
the Times. Mr.. Walter testified that he had
gwen no authority to register him as proprie-
tor but he had expressed willingness to act as
registered proprietor. He did not have q list
OF the proprietors. His own interest in the
Tunes. he said, was one-sixteenth, and half
OF the Offices printing business was his. Mr..
Soames, the Times solicitor, said there were
hundred proprietors of the Times. The court
adjourned to enable the solicitor to produce
list of the proprietors.
late Paris novelty is a Boulanger almanac.
For every day of the year there is set down one
OF the generals deeds. For instance-January
20: Adoption of improved sword for the light
infantry. April %: The generals patriotic at
utude In the Schnaebele affair May q: Alter
alton in the trousers of the infantry officers,
and so on.
The sultan Of Zanzibar has saluted the Ital-
ian flag and exchanged visits with the Italian
consul, and all is friendly between the two
countries again.
About 700 holders of bonds and shares in the
Panama canal company held a meeting in Paris
yesterday, and decided to forego for the pres
ent the payment of the coupons and the re-
demption of the shares All present signed
documents binding them to subscribe to any
fresh issue.
The queen Of Italy has been spending the
last fortnight at Courmayeur, which is ia
vorite resort Of her majesty. During her stay
she distinguished herself as an Alpine tourist,
making five considerable mountain ascents
within ten days. The most serious expedition
was the ascent of Mont Geant, which rises over
1900 feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
A Soldier Story.

From the Chicago Herald
Capt. William Meredith, candidate for the
Office Of public printer, tells story of the
President-elect, in whose regiment. the seven
tieth Indiana volunteers, he served. It was in
1862, and Mr.. Harrison's command-he was
then colonel-was stationed at Bowling
Green, Ky. Capt Meredith was passing his
tent one day, and the colonel, calling him in.
said he had received a letter from one of the
men IN the captains company, and wished to
show it to him. The letter read:
DEsH COLONEL; am out Of money. out Of friends,
house for heavens sake send me some tobacco
The letter was duly signed by the writer, but
MS name Is not given, as he is now resident
OF Chlcago-in fact, one Of the two members
OF that regiment who live here. Col. Harrison
Is SAID to be now very stiff-backed and unap-
Ptoac naoie, but he at least appreciated thie
man desire, being q user of the weed himseH
uoihg 70 satchel, he took out large plug of
cavendish as long as his fore arm. and. cutfine
IL In TWO pieces, sent one of them to the pris-
oner. One usually likes to see an acknowfed0
ment OF favor done, and Col Harrison couId
not help smiling as he read this mans thanks
They we're expressed briefly and to the point
DEAA CoLosHL: Yours with inclosed received .
thanks am content to stay in the usrd bonse ~ ~
end OF my term Of service unless soonsr discbsrrs
II the SUPPLY OF tobacco holds out.
Sending for Capt. Meredith. the co,ona,
showed him the letter, and instructed him n
have the man taken from Confinement ana
given extra duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
Believes Emin and Stanley Free,

THE BERLIN COMMITTEE WILL START LIEUT., WIS.,
MANS EXPEDITION AT ONCE.
The Emin relief committee in Berlin an
nounce that after careful examination of Osman
Digna's letter they have concluded that proof
of Emin Pasha's capture has not been estab-
lished. They will therefore start Lieut.. wiss-
mans expedition for Emin's relief at the
earliest possible moment. Dr. Junker declares
that Emin's force was armed with Snider rifles.
The Berlin Post says that Lieut. Wlssman
will endeavor to learn the fate Of Emin while
en- route. In the event of the report of Emins
capture being confirmed he will attempt to
gain possession of the positions of the slave
traders by establishing stations at intervals
from the coast inland.
meeting in London yesterday Of the coun-
council Of the English East Africa company,
the majority Of whom are concerned in the
Ernin relief expedition, came to the conclusion
that Stanley arrived at Wadelai after Emin had
started on the march toward Lado to encounter
the Mahdists, and that Stanley is still awaiting
Emin's return. The council think that Stanley
is the white traveller for whom Oman Saleh
says he is searching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
The Girl Who Bet.

Inc OlTI WHO beCs
From the Boston Traveller.
Peter Birch, the celebrated horse trainer.
tells the following story:
"Once was at the Monmouth track4-it was
this year, too-and went upon the benches,
where happened to sit just behind a young
lady Of about seventeen, who I saw was in
great trouble. Presently she turned and asked
me which horse thought would win and / no.
ticed she could hardly keep from crying as she
spoke. / told her that did not know the win
ner for aeertainty. She asked me to put some
money for her on q horse, and frankly told
her she did wrong to hand her money to . per
feet stranger; but she insisted, and took il
and bet for her. After the race I brought her
back $50, and you never saw anybody so de-
lighted as she was. Then she told me her
story, She lived in New York, and kept house
for her father and brother, and they had given
her 600 to pay some bills. She had gone to
the races, instead, and had lost e7O when she
spoke to me. She was desperate at the time,
not knowing what to do, az she dared not 20
home without the money. Iadvised her never
to bet again, and she promised me that she
would not. But her case was only one of
scores that have seen, and there seems to be
a peculiar fascination for women to bet when
once they get to frequenting the track"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
Underground Wires.

A NEW SYSTEM ON EXHIBITION IN SAN FRANCISCO
An experiment is being made in San Fran
cisco with an electric railroad having the wires
beneath the ground. The conducting wire is
placed beneath the surface of the street and
connection IL made through q slot similar to
that in the cable system. This is effected by
an elastic insulating covering of the wires,
which is provided with slit or separable lips
extending longitudinally its entire length.
capable OF opening to admit the passage of a
moving brush or arm, and automatically closing
when the brush or arm passes, thus maintain
ing contact with the conducting wire. which
is also continuously insulated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
How Some People Give.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Solemn-looking Stranger-s'Sir, am raising
a fund for the purpose of instructing the Door
little newsboys and bootblacks Of our city in pa
laontology and differential calculus. am
sure
Busy Merchant without looking up) tive
no time to listen to you, sir. Here's dollar. ("
Lady (timidly, some moments later)-.I am
soliciting money, sir, to pay the expense of a
substantial Christmas dinner for the poor boys
of the city the newsboys and bootblacks. -
Busy Merchant Cooking up impatiently)-
"3ladam. contributed dollar not five min
utes ago for the benefit Of those boys. Good
morning." Bows her out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

THx MACON FLAG INCIDENT JozE.-The DAG
incident at Macon, Ga, turns out to have
city sexton. The flag We nailed at hslf-mast
on telephone pole, union down, as indicative
Of sorrow for his political death. II was not 8
regulation United States hag at all Judge
Speer, ct the opening Of the court yesterday
morning, said he was delighted to learn that
no public dishonor TO the dag was intended.
and expressed the sentiment that il there vae
people whom il behoovedat al times 70, slov
devotion to the symbols Of government, law
and order IL h the southern people. Il Il naid
that . new and beautiful dag win be presented
70 the court BY prominent citizens - . Christ
mas present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
Haytians Approve the Seizure.

A dispatch from Port an Prince, Hayti, De-
cem5er 20. by way of Havana, says: President
Legitime continues in power, and majority of
the people recognize his authority. The paci-
fication of the country is considered at hand.
Neither the Yantic nor Galena has yet arrived
Public opinion supports the government in the
matter of the capture of the steamer Haytian
Republic. Her seizure is regarded as an emil
nently legal act. 1t is held that she was en-
deavoring to run the blockade when over
hauled and made a prize by the Haytian
man-of-war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
The Chances in Betting.

Four clerks in an Office in the jewelry district
decided in October, 1880, to keep a record of
system of betting for drinks Of coffee which
they had established. They matched coins
each morning, and the loser had to foot the
bills for the day. The result IS shown in the
following table, affords abundant room for
thought:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
just SO Much Ahead.

From the Merchant Traveller.
Judge Tobias Jenkins, who had saved nothing
in his youth, and who was far from economical
in his old age, was warned by travelling man
that he would be buried at public expense il
he was not careful.
DO you really think sop
idea"
Il am. Its tremendous satisfaction to feel
mat I'm the price Of q funeral ahead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
They Need Encouragement.

BEom tne 5pxingueid Union.
Ars. De Chumley-'It seems to me. Julia
dear, that Mr.. Pensle calls to see you pretty
often he was here Thursday night and Friday
night and inst heard you ask him To come
early sunday night 80 as to have q good long
evening. You know he's nothing but Door
newspaper man."
Julia De Chumley-'I know, mamma, but
you aid the other day that newspapers men led
. very hard life and they ought TO have ever
encouragement in their calling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
First and Last Titles Of His Name.

First and Last Titles Of His Name.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Reporter TO successful author -"what v,s
the title Of your first book, Mr.. wiseman?"
Author (reluctantly )-"Gems of Thoueht,
That was published twenty-five years ago. I
was only young man then"
Reporter-"Are there any copies Of that book
in the market now?"
Author (fervently)-'1 trust not"
Reporter-'.What IL the title Of your latest
worn, Mr.. wiseman, that has had such . tre-
mendous sale?"
Author" The Humble Suggestions Of .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

The old Doty tavern, on Blue Hill avenue, in
Canton, Mass, was burned Wednesday night
Precautionary timea Both Wsahin9ton and
Lafayette dined there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

SourH CAROLINA LEo1sLATIoN.-The South
Carolina legislature has finally passed . bill
rates Of transportation for freight and passen-
gers, to prevent unjust Discrimination, &c.
The bill TO punish fraud and corruption at
primary elections has been passed by both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

Judge Edmund waddill, r., the republican
candidate in the third Virginia district, has
served notice Of contest against Rsprssenta-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
T Fl I.
{; T a r
F. 4 4 F; /. II r s.

In presenting THE EVENING STAR In Il. nsv
dress and improved form. attention IL called 70 10
peculiar merits - q nesos and yamiy paper. -
vel Is 10 the extraordinary advantages IL affords
to advertisers
nigh professional authority-which In this n
stance only expresses public sentimcnt-has d.
ciared that THERE Is NO BETTER EVENING
NEWSPAPER IN THE UNITED STATES" than
iHk STAR But even more than this may be Justly
claimed forit In all that relates TO the compost
non OF nrstclass ,oirnai devoted 10 Nous, busi-
NESS, yo'niiy and local Affairs q takes rank win
the very best in the world. and In the special quail
tiles named IL Is not surpassed by any. Win
alert Intelligent and Impartial special correspond
ents At all cspters Of interest By the free use a
the telegraph, and with the superior mechanical
facilities with which its once ID equipped, IL covers
the whole neld Of news, and 10 able 10 presents
reflex Of the entire civilized world each day up 10
the very moment Of going to press. In these re-
spects TEE STAR is absolutely without rival, ana
feariessly challenges comparison. within range Of
the territory it occupies.
In its treatment Of public Affairs &c ID impartial
and aims to be fair and just 10 all faiths and inter.
esfs and 1t 10 absolutely Independent In the high
est and broadcast sense Of the term In the pubu-
cation Of news 1t records facts without bias or
color and in the expression Of editorial opinion is
is as steady and nrm in advocating and promoting
only what IL believes to e right a. IL IL persistent
in oondemnins and opposing what IL believes 70 b
wrong. Its, in brief, wholly untrammeled by any
other interest consideration than that of serving
the public, and securing far possible the well
fare Of the family circle. and Of society as whole
With these general objects in view, what TEE
STAR specially concerns itself with, and that 10
which il gives its best efforts may be briefly de-
scribed as THE INTERESTS OF WASHINGTON
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. To these
the paper has been unswervingly devoted since
its present management assumed its direction.
and this policy win characterize the future career
Of the paper a. prominently as il has marked 10
past history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
Luck In High Life.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Jinks Cat Mrs. Tiptops reception)-'Tm in
luck for once. know the hostess"
blinks Qntent on the good things of life)-
TIN in greater luck. know the waiter -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
Improving.

The Workmanship Of the Chicago policeman
improving. Formerly he could hit nothing.
nov ne hits the wrong person. In this respect
As may be compared to the Chicago detective.
except that II Il said, the Chicago detective oc.
sasionally "hits'' pawnbroker'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
As AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM.

The EVENING STAR claims TO be- and can con
clusvely establish that II rs e best local adreti.
ING medium IN the world. No orHEs PAPER PRINTED
cIRcuLArEs 80 MANY COPIES IN THE CITY on RS
PUBLICATION, IN PROPORTION TO POPULATION. II ia
hardly too much TO say that it lie read by the mem.
bers Of every family in the District of Columbia
II 10 peculiarly the favorise Of the home circle. and
b no less esteemed in the counting room and the
work shop. 1t follows. therefore, that as an agent
Of publicity within the National Capital and con-
uguous territory it has no rival An announce
ne'atn ITS columns practically meets all cues, and,
In proportion to the service IL gives its advertising
rates rank with the lowest in the country. Being
toU, they are rsoidiy adhered 20. There only re-
mains to be added on this head, as an indication
Of the esteem in which the paper is held by the
business public. which best understands its own
Interests in this respect that both in the number
OF subscriber and Of new advertisements printed.
each year in the history OF the paper shows large
increase over It's predecessor. For example during
the first nine months Of the present year
the average daily circulation Of the paper
has been 26,6S1 copies. and tho whole
number Of new advertisements printed ae,eas,
against an average daily circulation Of 2a.427
copies and 3s,594 new advertisements dur.
ing the corresponding period I'm 1857. In short,
THE STAR has never taken a backward step, and
lbs conductors are determined that 1t never shall
AXE one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
She's All Right.

From the Springfield Union.
why, Mrs. Delaney, what il the matter
with your daughter Florence? She looks COM
pletely used up and done for"
'.Oh. she's all right, Mrs. Van Tyke. She has
lust graduated from finishing school"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
THE WEEKLY STAR

ID especial, commended 10 that portion Of IL
reading public who desire to be kept advised q
Affairs at me seat Of eovepment, and are % sisu-
ated - not 10 need or care for q daily paper. Its
In every respect . nrstclass family journal In
news b carefully collected, and may be depended
upon be fresh and authentic. In scisnstnc, lite
rary, household and agricultural departments are
edited with the view Of meeting the wants sns
tastes Of an intelligent and reading public, and
Of anording assistance the student and thoss In
pursuit Of general information. Some Of the moss
noted and learned men and women Of the country
are contributors 10 i'm oolumnA In ample ssls-
graphic arrangements and fun corps Of special
correspondents enable it 10 lay before in rsadss
every week al important happenings, foreign ana
domestic. and especially such pouuosi. social, ana
current events are worthy q note. In ne ssasss
q Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Nora caro
lima. and those adjacent thsrsso
The ,ow price q which IL b publishsd.
ONLY ONE DoLLAs a YEA.
6rinss It within Ne rsaeh Il IN None ars - -
hat shsy cannot alord 70 saks IL, a. no.s - ~
nat sAsy ean ssord 70 - vishs.sh
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
OCEAN STEAMERS.
THE TRADES.

CPBCIALTY IN BOOKBINDIHG.-HARPER'e AND
= Cenfury Magazines bound for Is and as copSs n
The LYCfTT BINDERY testabl1shed in 18z5l, lOl2
"a ava Al WORK guaranteed Send postal rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

DIANOS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS
We have splendid stock of UPRIGHT BABY
GRAND and SQUARE PIANOS, by the following lead.
ing makers: DECKER BROS. WEBER, FISCHER
Mahogany. Moderate prices. Sold on monthly pay.
SANDERS sTAYMAN.
ocl-Sm 934 + st. n. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

C01QQssIoNER OF DEEDS ron EVERY STAFF
No - TIT esz5dia1cs NSc;s,y .ca Co.. lcsss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21
SPECIALTIES.

mr. NUILER, 62s 18TH ST NV, TREATs
Ian Chrome AAectious q The kyN. KAs. TkroaI
omes seS.A e-l2:2-A Sunday. from lok2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-21

For Philadelphia and Wilmington, daily, S:l5a M
ZOO, 4:2O and 30 p N. Buffet Parlor Cars on the
pig am, and 20 m trains. Sleeping Car on the
IL 80 pm, open at 9 pm.
intsmediase points between Baltimore and
Trains leave Philadelphia for Washington daily.
sly: ~ IVY an, 20 100 M and II 05 night.
Baggage called for and checked at hotels and resi-
dences on orders left at ticket Offices. GIG and 1851
Pa.
W; n. CLEMENTS, CHAS o. SCULI.
90 Gen. Manager. Gen Pass. Agent
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-11
IN ATTEMPT TO .ASSASSIN.ATE

On Saturday night last as Jno. A.
Hemirr was going from his dining
room to his house with his babe in
his arms some one cred on him,
wounding him in the thigh with
buck shot. The assailant, evidently
h.tended to shield aiechild and fred
roo low to infict a mortal wound.
A ..oIored raan in the neighborhood,
that MIR. HemIer had had some diff
ficulty. with that day, BY the name
OF Hicks Carroll was suspected, and
on Tuesday of this week he came in
and surrendered. 1t is strange that
hs would have, came in if guilty uci
less for fear Of violence. We under
stand that only one buck shot struck
Mr.. Hemler and two or three passed
through the dress Of the little babe.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-11
REGISTRATION NOTICE

I hereby give iotice that in accordance
Ia &C. So { Act No 1913 Of ISeH, 1 shah
in addition IT, the Two days required by law
ID attend al eac! polling place for the purpose
of assessing taxes remaing one day tor the
purpose Of registering tie vc;crs II Richland
parish Ia and all persons who have 80
heretofore egi.terc, or those w.o may WI II
to change their voting p'acen,r are notified
to meet me at the !olow ing .smed polin =
place. on the days nd dates herin spec fed:
Rayvile-war 2nd. one wees begin, 2
Thursday, Eebr Try 10th, ending Friday the
25,h
Delhi. ward LIST, three lays, 81, -. - Of
February.
Goshen, ward st, tire DAYS, /, . and o.
March.
Grard-worl 3rd, three days, 9th, 9Th and
nh oi Mach
Alto-ward ith, three days, s,h, 9Th ana
10. # March
he'd Momih-ward 9Th. three days, l2,l.
18Th aud llth of March.
Taomason-ward 7ih, three days, !jti',
18Th snd i'ah of March
holdiness-ward 9th, three Jays, .9'ii,
2N,h and 2lst of March.
Returning to Rayville will keeo .te
arg.,ra,ion books open during lie remainder
of tie scid sixty US.
go. c. PURvis,
Tax Assessor ami Ex- OtTicio Registrar
HlyvilIe, La, Feb. ith, lSts-n
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-11
Mass MEETING.

A mass meeting of the citizens Of Richland
parish held in Rayville on the Oil. instant,
Col. A. B. Cooper was called TO the chair,
and explained the object ofthe meeting, and
Stephen Faulk made SEE rerary. A committee
was appointed, and the following resolutions
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, we learn wit a deep SENSE Of
regret that within the last Twelve months that
quite number of assassinations and at
tempt al assassination have been committed
in the parish And that UP TO this time the
parties committing them nave gone unPun
sbed, and the grand jnries have failed to
reach the facts in the cases, and find bills
against the offenders And we hereby urge
our district Attorney and grand jnries to leave
nothing undone TO ferret out the guilty parties.
And as citizens Of the parish, we pledge
our sacred words anil our lives TO protect our
officers in q full and vigorous discharge OF
their duties, and cail apon every good citizen
Of the parish To do likewise. And we also
ask Gov. s. B. McEney to offer suitable
rewards for the parties who committed aud
attempted TO commit ,he sssaseinaiions that
have taken place wiikin tae Iast twelve
months, and who are not known
H. F. VIcKIRs,
II. p. WELLS,
Committee d. T. CHAPMAN,
F.. SCoTr.
IL. L. BoEs.
A. B. COOPER,
SrErHRS FArLK, Chairman.
Secretavv.