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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

path of totally, 5000 feet abovs sea
level, and in an atmosphere almost
totally destitute Of humidity. They'll
have the best place to be found in the
United States, and great results are
expected.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

AN English parson has astounded
his congregation by exhorting them,
before his sermon, to pray fervently
for the early discovery of the White
chapel murderer. Such an appeal at
such time in the service is contrary
to the rubric.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

JOHN STUBS, of Danvers, IL,
husked 167 bushels of corn in ten hours
the other day, and W. D. Snow, of
Mclean County, husked 80 bushels,
MIXED ten COWS night and morning,
and did the other chores about the
farm for a days work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

A PARIS correspondent says that lola
lis not as bad as he seems" Still the
lurid novelist keeps right on seeming
bad all the time
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

Gov. JACKSON, Of Maryland, states
that he Will take heroic measures to
suppress the oyster pirates. The latter
number nearly 5000 armed men, and
have 500 vessels. The pirates are de-
faint
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

EVERY school house in Nebraska
and Dakota has been supplied with an
extra stove, extra wood, and a stock Of
provisions to be used in case Of a biz
Zard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

MORE than go per cent. Of the adult
Engl 'shwomen, married and unmarried,
are working for daily subsistence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

+ A FRENCH surgeon has known of five
cases where men with squeaIy voices
cut their Threats in attempting suicide,
had them sewed up again. and ever
after their tones were like the below
dng of bull. Try it. No cure, no
nav!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08
TOPICS OF THE TIMES.
A Choice Selection Of Inter
esting Items.

CHINA has not been without q rebel
lion in some portion Of the empire for
40 years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

THE Portland OregOnia9 has dis
covered the species Of fish that swal-
lowed Jonah. A specimen was sent
over to Portland from Yagurah, which
was nearly all head It's ears were stu
ated at the back of its neck, and its
mouth extended from ear to ear. It
was known as the Cutlus cod, and, ac-
cording to the Orego71ia11, was evident
" made to eat, rather than to be eaten
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

THE wave motor, which was begun
at Point Lobos about three years ago,
is nearly completed. As described by
a San Francisco paper, cit is a ma
chine for utilizing the dashing in of
the waves by turning their power into
practical use, such as furnishing water
for sprinkling the streets, flushing the
sewers, and even driving cable cars.
Only one piston has been put in as. yet.
This pumps at the rate of three bar
rels a minute. The motor viii run
from eighteen to twenty hours per day,
and if the wind and tide are favorable
can be worked throughout the whole
twenty-four"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

M. DE LEssEPs. who has just entered
upon his 84th year, is in excellent
health and seems to lose none of his
remarkable physical vigor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

No STEEL articles should be kept in
a cellar or damp place, but in a dry
sattic or closet. If they must be kept in
aqellar they should be well coated with
parafine and wrapped in cloths or
paper; oiled paper would be prefer
able
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

THE Home Market Club of Boston
as to send 500 men to the Inauguration.
$50 far, says the New York Sat7a, New
York and Pennsylvania seem to have
pre-empted everything in the best
accommodations, and the HOLSTERS viii
have to take what they can get.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

WILLIAM LADNE, of Toledo, who
nearly died from exposure in a slziff
which was wrecked, is now wearing
snow-white hair instead of black.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08
Observations.

We suspect that the Keely motor IS
wind
A Boston man is proud he never
recognizes himself in a mirror that
cost less than 5000
1t is said that some Of Wm. H.
Evarts' sentt noes are SO long that COM
mutation would be a simple act of
iustice.-DetrOit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

CAPITAL punishment has been aboI-
ished in Italy. This was done in
Switzerland some seven years ago, but
the result was not regarded as salts
factory, and capital punishment was
again re-enacted. It is curious that it
should now be abandoned in Italy,
where the murder rate is the highest
in Europe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

BELLlIEE to proclaim the hour Of the
night before public clocks became
general, were numerous ia London
eboub 1856.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

THE astronomers who perch on the
top Of Mount Winnemueca, New, in
January to observe the total eclipse of
the sun VIII be in the certar OF the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-02-08

NOTHING remains of the famous Eng
fish settlement of jamestown, Va,
begun IN 1907, save the ruins of a
church tower, and this is crumbling
year by year. Tree roots have cracked
the monumental slabs In the church
yard, and thus one of the few localities
recalling the first years of American
history is slowly losing its distinctive
features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

and the lovely reaches Of scenery ON Massa-
chusetts avenue beyond
Upstairs Mrs. Window ushered the writer
into the gem Of all the rooms in the house.
This Is the library, which is lighted by an i'm
mense bay-window overlooking Dupont circle
and the residence of ex-senator Stewart where
the Chinese legation now reside. The WELL
hlled bookcases contained the choicest collec-
ton OF classic and modern literature. A writing
desk In the corner, library table in the CEN
Ter, and cabinets with drawers full of the rare
collection of engravings which Mr.. Hubbard il
the happy possessor, adds to its charm for
those who enjoy the privileges OF the place
The wide hall at the head of the stairs is
used "a MUSHROOM. The piano is presided
over at present by Miss Window who has
much talent as a pianist. This delightful man.
sion Is close neighbor to the residence of the
British minister; the Church of the Covenant.
where President Harrison attends service, is
across the way, and the neighborhood encom-
passes the elegant homes Of many persons
prominent in official or literary life of the
capital and the homes of others who reside
here to enjoy the pleasures of washington's
winter society and the comparatively genial
climate. Mrs. Window expects TO remain in
the city until August, when she hopes to in
dnce the Secretary to take little vacation with
her at some place not yet decided upon. Mrs.
Window has resided so much in Washington
that she ID better known than many of the
Ladies' In the cabinet circle. Her fine social
tact and genial manners have rendered her a
great favorite with her friends and popular in
general society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

THE HOME OF THE PosrMAsTER-GENERAL.
1881 street northwest numbers house with
history. This is the fourth time it has been
occupied by cabinet officer. Washington is
full of houses that have associations of national
interest attached to them.
1t was great satisfaction to public sentiment
when the popular member of the last regime.
Secretary Whitney, sold his elegant house to
the newly appointed Postmaster General. Such
brilliant social gatherings, such a hospitality
had characterized il that ii was pleasant to
know that it would still have widely swinging
doors and genial welcome for those who
would make happy pilgrimages to it during
the weeks devoted to society next year.
All the social world was still better pleased
when it found that nearly all the beautiful APP
pointments or furnishings of the front draw
ing-rooms and of the great ballroom were to
remain almost unchanged, only the personal
things, the pictures and bric-a-brac, being
taken away by Mrs. Whitney. Then everybody
was charmed by young Mrs. Vim. Wanamakcr,
who came over from Philadelphia to make 1t
homelike for her father-in-law while one house.
hold was moving out and the other in. The
real mistress Of the mansion. who has Just re-
turned from her European tour, and for the
present is located in their cottage at Cape May.
viii make brief visits of inspection before she
comes to stay. Mr.. Wanamaker has some choice
pictures on the walls where Mrs. whitney's rare
ones hung. Among these are a fine landscape
Dl DauDlSny, ana a cattle-plece Oy u. ID. Ia De-
Haas Fortuny gives a pathetic picture of a
most unpoetical subject, q dead mule, but the
sadness depicted on the face of the mules
master gives it stroke of dignity. A work by
Gerard Firmon portrays two pretty maids,
prone on the grass feeding a brood OF ducks,
while another by v. Braziks shows little tod
der taking her first step, to the admiration OF
the whole household. But probably the gem
Of the collection is one by G. Almatadema
The central figure is a mother and child. The
little fellow clings lovingly to his mothers
neck looking back half alarmed at an old dame
in somber shawl and close wooden cap, whose
outstretched hands seem to say "Come!" but
he viii have none of her.
Ii was near lunch time when the writer Wis
tied the house. A spare table, with plates for
four, occupied the stately dining-room The
Queen Anne windows behind the wide sweep
ing arch we're open, and with draperies tied
back the scent OF the rain-filled atmosphere
fioated in. In the center of the table stood a
huge punch-bowl full Of pansies of all shades.
-Four cut-glass water bottles stood at each cor
ner beside slender goblet and glass bowls
which the Philadelphia maid Of Deutch descent
proceeded to fill with crushed ice.
Flowers bloomed in great jardiniers and in
the old blue Canton vases on the mantel.
Probably more distinguished men and women
have met under this roof than in any other
residence in the District save only the execu-
tive mansion, since Secretaries Evarta, FIRE.
lnghuysen and Whitney, under different ad.
ministrations, made il center for diplomatic
and social gatherings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

Secretary Blaine and his family are tempo
rarily located at the Hotel Normandie. The
rooms occupied by the Secretary's household
are on the first floor above the parlors, and
part of them overlook Mcpherson square.
They consist Of parlor, dining-room, two bed
rooms, an Office for the Secretary, and rooms
for the maids located elsewhere in the house.
With the exception Of pictures on the walls,
the furniture is all of the usual conventional
hotel pattern, fresh and suited to the tastes of
cultured people. Mrs. Blaine is collector Of
rare engravings and portraits some of which
hang on the walls The dining or breakfast
room is dainty and light. overlooking the open
square. The furniture of light oak, pretty in
design. II looks appropriate and summerish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

sxcRETARY: WINDOWS TEMPORARY HOME.
The Secretary and Mrs. Window considered
themselves highly favored when their old
friend, Mr.. Gardiner Hubbard, rendered them
the freedom OF his beautiful residence on Con-
necticu. avenue for the summer while he and
his family sojourned at his country seat thus
giving them all the privileges of a private
household while they looked leisureiy about
them 70 select permanent residence for the
winter. No home can possibly seem TO Mrs.
WINDOW like the one they built in Washington
several years ago, and after the Garfield
tragedy sold, not expecting TO ever need it
again.
The Hubbard mansion is charmingly situated
On the south side of Dupont circle and Con-
nee;ieut avenue. Set in the midst OF a lawn of
grsenest grass, well clipped and smooth as VEL
VET II Is well up from the pavement, with orna-
mental shrubs and trees, and flowers on the
terrace. and ivy and woodbine clambering over
the picturesque bay-windows that on either
side run .rom cellar 10 cornice.
The light of steps at the entrance Leads IN n
ane vcsDdle and hall which divide the recep-
1on room from the drawing room on the right
mere ones eye - drawn to the rare paintings
IN the walls. II is bright and pleasant place.
nAde beautiful with all that money and taste
sompined can do IN the way of furnishing. Here
urs Window receives her friends informally
On Wednesdays in that gentle, quiet way which
hss made her q favorite through all her varied
experiences of Washington life.
On the left hand Of the hall Ia recentiop
room. The dining-room is behind Ii, and back
% that sentiemens parior, which was built
on AFTER MI. hubbard came into possession OF
the property, and ernbodies in its sppontrae en- n
his Ideas Of comfort in a mans own house.
Easy chairs, foot-rests, tables, papers, and pe-
pooicals were all disposed about lust vhere
Rey should be for convenience. This pretty
sanggeTy looked out upon the weli-kept lawn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

In selecting as his home the former residence
OF Don. NJ Dickinson, the late Postmaster
General, Secretary Tracy keeps another his
torical residence open.
1884 street is situated south of Farraeut
square, upon which it has an attractive ont
look a fight Of steps leads up to the hall on
the south side OF il, and through il one enters
the front drawing The back drawing
room Is made beautiful by an immense bay
window on the east end, and fireplace in the
center A finely proportional dining-room is
In the rear OF these apartments. The wood
work Is OF black walnut. The house consists of
TWO stories, with n bay-window running from
the basement to the French mansard. The
score tary has given his architect orders TO ex-
tend the front drawing room on the east side
some thirteen feet, which will greatly increase
its capacity, and furnish two more available
oea,rooms above, as the Improvement is TO ex-
tend back some distance. At present the Sec
rotary occupies the house in solitary grandeur.
ms daughter, Miss Tracy, who is visiting with
Trends, pays daily visits 70 see that he Il COM
Portable. Mrs. Tracy is still lingering at their
country seat, Marshland," near Owego, N. Y.
Being an Invalid, the duties Of hostess deyolye
upon her two accomplished daughters, Mrs.
Miimerding and Miss Mary harrington Tracy.
Inc home Is just now IN a transitional state
mat always precedes new occupancy, but in q
Few months il win become one Of the most pop
ular houses in the Cabinet circle.
SECRETARY MOBILES NOME.
The present homo of the Secretary of the In
terror and Mrs. Noble is situated on the high
ground adjacent to the Boundary at the north
end Of Connecticut avenue. A moro desirable
location for a city home in summer could mot
be found The mansion il owned by MI. Ly-
man Tiffany. Noble as its outside proportions
are, the interior is equally impressive in il
architectural effects, beside being the recepts-
Gle Of many rare and beautiful bissSf Il hill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

The house leased by Secretary and Mrs. Rusk,
No. 1880 Massachusetts, avenue near Thomas
circle, 10 surrounded by homes Of representa-
tive men. The residence was built by DR.. :.
Harry Thompson, several years ago, of frame.
afterward rebuilt and divided into two COM
Inodious dwellings, one of which ex-Secretary
Lincoln occupied during his service in the cab
met IL has three stories over a back basement
and cellar. The rooms are large and well adapted
for social purposes II faces northwest. over
looking bit of parking adorned by q fountain,
shrubberry and roses. The entrance is through
a wide square vestibule into long roomy hall
The drawinS-rooms are on the right The
front one is lighted by a bay-window facing the
street, and the rear one by another bay which
runs up two stories facing west. Over the man
tel are plate-glass mirrors set in gilt frames.
The dining-room with buffers pantry is inst
beyond. The dining-room is a spacious apart
ment which is quite noticeable feature OF the
house, since dining-rooms in elegant mansions
are often disproportionately small A large
bay lights il on the east, while wide double
doors open on the south side into a narrow
gallery screened by a lattice. The finishings
are OF walnut and the walls are papered in good
style. Front and back stairs lead 10 rooms ON
and have architectural features corresponding
to the rooms below. On the third floor are
two large bedrooms front, two servants rooms
in the rear and store-room.
Returning below stairs to the basement one
finds an ample kitchen, with range, shelves.
dressers, and closets in abundance, with
laundry on one side, the buffers kitchen-pantry
on the other, and on the third or north side,
the servants dining-room. Since no family
ever yet found house-even IL new-quite to
their peculiar taste, the Secretary and Mrs..
Rusk are putting on the inevitable touches OF
change and improvement. Mrs: Rusk gays she
feels as though her Occupation was gone
the house 30 long in quest Of having been
found. They hope TO get into IL and settle
down to home life within ten days The Secre-
tary has already given notice that he is not to
be consulted there on business, but at his Office
in the department, where he Is 10 be found ct
an early hour every day at his desk Mrs. Rusk
is delighted with the location of her house and
the tine large rooms, especially the dining
room.
Miss Rusk 10 visiting friends in Ohio, the
Hon Benjamin Butterworth's family, which
state claims the Secretary by birth-right In
personal appearance Mrs. Rusk ID pleasing,
with Winning manners. The Hecretary's fam
lily consists OF four children, > son and dapgh,
ter married and Miss Rusk, childrsn By Arxt
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wife. The youngest child is lad of fourteen,

Wis. Ing youngest cnud Is lao OF fourteen,
still in school
Miss Rusk Is highly educated. pupil Of the
wisconsin university, and her accomplishments
VIII render her charming addition to cabinet
circles. II Is probable that the home of Secre-
tary and Mrs. Rusk will become one of the
most attractive and home-like OF all the eight,
as they expect to entertain generously. The
last week in August the Secretary will 60 to
Milwaukee to the encampment Of the @. A r.
and during the month Of September attend
several agricultural fairs, when he says he will
figure in all the impossible and imposing atti-
tudes reporters 80 delight in placing him.
ArroRsEY-aENkRAL MILLER.
Attorney-General Miller, who has been in
Indianapolis recently attending to business mat
tiers, returned to Washington . few days ago,
accompanied by Mrs. Miller. They are residing
at 1347 K street, where they have handsome
apartments, and win remain in this location
opposite Franklin park, until they select their
permanent residence, Mrs. Miller's object in
visiting Washington at this time is 10 decide, il
possible, on their future home. Mrs Miller il
almost stranger here. and, while she admires
the rare beauty Of Washington and ITS sur
roundIngs, she says 1t will be difficult for them
to select home to their taste unless there is
plenty of room indoors and out. for their chill
dren are devoted to their home in Indianapo-
lis, where they have extensive grounds. They
hope soon to secure pleasant home quite well
out OF the central part Of the city. Mr.. Miller,
who is accustomed to taking long walks daily,
will prefer to walk to and from his office. The
eldest daughter will be in society next season
and assist her mother, while the younger one,
now fourteen, win remain m school. Their
son, who is a student at Hamilton college,
Oneida county, N. Y, will graduate this year,
and the Attorney General and Mrs. Miller will
go to their former home for few days at COM
mencement. On returning Mrs. Miller and her
children will spend the rest Of the season at In
dianapolis.
Owing to severe illness of the youngest son
of the Secretary of War Mrs. Proctor has not
yet been able to visit Washington and select
their official home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-29

NUNCANSON BROS Auctioneers.

nUNcANSON BROS, Auctioneen.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE SQUARE.
FRONTING MASSACHUSETTS, AVENUE EIGH-
TENTH STREET, STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue OF deed of trust recorded in ISber No
lS folio 392 ct of the Land records of the
District of Columbia and at request of holder Of note
secured thereby, will sell at public auction, in
front OF the premises, on SATURDAY. THE SIXTH
DAYof JULY, A; d. 1889. at 1--WE O'CLOCK N.
all Of square north of square Numbered hundred
and thirtyseven 37 fronting "a feet 10 inches ON
Massachusetts, avenue 15S feet 10 inches street
north and al feet 18th street (being riangu-
lar squared tovether with all the improvements ways
easements rShts privileges, and appurtenances with
same. belonging or IN anywise appertalping.
Terms; One third Of the purchase money in cash,
balance In equal at one and two for
which notes of the purchaser 80 be given bearing
sia Per centum interest per annun payable semi
of trust the premises sod s cash, at option
purchaser. deposit of $1,000 required at time u
sale. Conveyancing BE-. at cost Of purchaser Terms
TO be complied with in days otherwise the trlis-
tees the right resell the property the risk
and cost of the defaulting purchaser after ve days
public notice OF such resale in newspaper pub
hshed in Washington, D. G.
AUSTIN HERR rrus,ees
Abstract can be seen at Room 10, I419Fst.
Se25-d&ds
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Written for TIE EVENING STAR.
A Greeting to Nehrliug's 'NOrth Ameri
can Birds"
Ode Nord- Amerikanische Vogel,oea.)


From the German Of IL Ruhland. of Chicago.
Hail, world of birds, we bid you hail,
Beloved, light-winged warblers all!
Welcome, on plain and lea, in dale,
On hill, and in the green woods halH
Ye jolly comrades. lusty birds,
Long have ye Stunned to come in view,
Though with thousand tender words
OF welcome we invited you.
Now sing and soar, and dart and glide,
Ger mead and plain and crag take Digit;
Sport on the sunny prairie wide,
And breathe the air of mOlntain height
Your free life on the wing shall be
Observed, and in the trees your rest;
Your impulses and works shall We
Spy, in the snug, warm, quiet nest
Our guide We follow, one, We birds,
VINO knows your hauuts and hidden ways,
While Jealous, he with glowing words
Your greeting brings, his lore displays;
With ornate, Notwithstanding speech,
In many peerless picture fair,
Shows the quick, active life OF each
Plumed dweller in your realm of air.
And lol a strong, enchanted food
Bears us, nor can we say 1t nay,
Out to the doms Of solemn wood.
To field and green void far away;
And while with grateful feelings swell
Our hearts, to him our praise We give,
Who tells 30 truly, wondrOas well,
To as, ye birds, the lives ye live.
And high our hearts beat too for this
Where'er We look, there read may We:
SLOW glorious Gods creation Is!
In every being how great is Hell
How lie has framed by wisest plan
The world of birds, that each one may
Remind his fellow-creature man
OF one sole God who rules for aver
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