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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24


During the earlier years of his married life
Zen Washington attended Pohick Church, near
Mount Vernon. more frequently than any other.
me nrst church Of that name was frame build
ABOUT two miles from the present editice. About
the year l164 II became 80 dilapidated a. to be
no longer MT for use The parishioners were
s1Hed 10 consult upon the erection Of a new
Sp . Washington attended the meeting.
"heh the question of location Of the new church
S ZANE, There Was a difference Of opinion, Wash
Ns.Dh favored a more central location. and ut
supssqnent meeting. by means OF n careful
sursey OF the whole neighborhood marking the
P-&e oi every house and the relative distances
VI map, ne demonstrated that the new ioca-
uoh Sas more central than the site of the old
enule.- his was conclusive and the present
sise was tnereupon selected. The new building
vas nov completed until I773 which was the
year OF the completion of the new edifice OF
Cnriss Church in Alexandria.
wAsHISGToS DREW THE PLAN
Washington drew the ground plan and the
elevation OF the building for the use of the
architect, and these sketches are still preserved.
AiHr tne revolution. stated above Washing
ton attended Christ Church instead of Pohicf.
Otners OF the latter parish followed, and after
awhile regular services ceased to be held. The
church building fell into decay. but II has bcen
restored and is now used for church services-
One OF the events Of the annual meeting Of the
regents on mount Vernon is their attendance
upon @vine service at the Pohick Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24

The death has been announced Of the father
Of Leon Gambetta, at the age Of eighty years,
at his home near Nice. For some time he had
been suffering from cancer in the stomach and
the severe attack he had recently at Cahors
almost carried him away. He recovered suffi-
ciently, however. to journey to Nice about a
month ago and resumed the humble occupa-
ton which he has carried on since his sons
death--that Of rearing oranges and lemons and
disposing Of them. 1t is not generally known
that the elder Gambetta received nothing
under his sons will of the large sums of money
the French patriot was reported to have left.
He had nothing except the interest upon his
savings a general dealer in Cahors and what
he earned as An orange grower. He lived very
hunbly with an old servant and he even made
the boxes in which tho results Of his labors
were dispatched and wheeled them himself TO
the station upon hand-cart An interest
ing question nov arises with regard to the re-
mains Of Leon Gambetta. The family tomb
situated at the cemetery upon the chateau hill
is now full ~ IL contains not only the body of
the patriot, but also those of his mother and
aunt For long time pressure has been
brought TO bear upon the old man TO induce
him 30 consent TO the removal of his sons 10
mains TO Paris and il ID said on good authority
that he did consent 10 this proposal before his
death. IL Ia, therefore, probable that this step
win be taken now when the grave u opened
and that the fathers resnains win Be inferred
in their place.
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MORE THAN A CENTURY and a quarter

MORE THAN A CENTURY and a quarter
4fI ago Christ Church in Alexandria was
organized and seven years later the edifice was
completed which is go familiar to the modern
sghtseer for this venerable church building
has IN historic interest which is not due en-
trely to its ancient origin. What gives to
Christ Church its prominence ~ one of the
objects Of interest in the ancient town of Alex
andria is the fact that Gen. George Washington
owned ard occupied pew there, which is still
shown 10 the curious visitor. Equally as
ancient as this church and in some cases their
organization going back to an earlier date are
the Episcopal churches OF Rock creek, Falls
Church and Pohick Church. The latter was
also Washington's church. 1t is located some
seven miles from Mount Vernon, and prior to
the revelation Washington was a constant at
tendant there. He, however. gave literally to
the support of the Alexandria church. and in
recognition of his interest in the church as
we'll his liberal contributions he was hon.
Ored by an election to the first yes;ry that WIS
organized.
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Lacking in Common Sense.
From the Boston Post.

From the Boston Post.
At an informal reception held after Mr.. Henry
NJ. SANKEY'S lecture in Scranton the other
evening q gentleman remarked to the ex-
plorer: Zone Of the things in your book, In
Darkest Africa that interested me most was
your vivid account Of the sufferings of your
party in Starvation Camp but ono thing I
never could understand. When your men were
dying for want Of food why didn't they fish,
since they were 30 near the rivcr?" Mr.. STAN
ley's face was q study. He looked at his ques-
toner - IL dazed by blow. why" he ex-
claimed, and then hesitated in evident surprise
and CONSERVATION for several moments, why,
don't believe any one ever thought of il r. His
questioner thefeupon suggested that the next
time he formed an exploring party.he should
take Yankee With him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24
Written for The Evening Star.
Christmas Hymn.

Sweetly now this Christmas time,
Ger the earth from every CLINE,
Swells the joyous, glad refrain,
Christ the Lord has come again.
CHORUS
Unto hinf our tribute bringing,
Joy bells ringing,
Children singing,
Telling now the wondrous story,
Earth and heaven In music blending,-
Never ending
Praises lending
To our Lord, the Prince of Glory.
II.
Praise to Him shall M our songs,
Unto whom all praise belongs,
While We sing in glad refrain
Christ the Lord has come again.
cH0RUs--irepeat q above.)
PRED. X. WOODWARD.
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Schedule In effect May Is

Trains leave Union Depot. 9Th and str-ets 10 "a
am. for Newport News. Old Point Comfort al
Norfolk daily. Arrive st Old Point Ut 10 p. IN
and Norfolk at q 80 pm.
IL "a a. H., Cinxinnsti ExpreSs daily for r4at1ous
Nirginia. West Nfrv1nia. Kentucky and ciDcinnsa.
Neslcue Sleepers throaeh without change " Gin
cinnati. arriving IT 20 q. M
IL 10 pm. d: y. Y. vestibue Limited. dnlly. Solid
trzins. with dining cars. through without
chanxe TO Cincinnati. Nesaibuie Sleeper for Lax
tneton and Louisville. Pullman Can ars open -
receive pAssensrers 1t - IN.
Once. 5L3 Psansylvania avenue
H. w. FULLER
sy13-d General PASSENGER Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24

while was in Paris" said the returned
ballet girl, II saw Bernhard as Cleopatra, IL
was wonderful"
'was abe anything like Cleopatra herself, -
you remainder hec2" asked the jealous chorus
gixk-N. y. Her0ld
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24
FOOT BALL OF THE FUTURE.
low the Game is Likely to BE Played Fifty
Years Hence.

4 NEWSPAPER REPORT OF AN INTERCOLLEGIATE
coNrEsT-sLuGaING IN THE RUSH LINE, CLUBS
FOR THE QUARTER BACKS, BOWIE KNIVES FOR
HALF BACKS AND BEvoLvKRs TO KEEP GOAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24
REV. DIR. VEINS,

While the name Of Washington has given to
Pohick Church a prominent place in the his
tory OF the churches of this vicinity. there is
another name connected with it which is also
somewhat famous. At the time Washington
attended the church Rev. Mason L. Weens
was officiating there as rector. He was an
eccentric man and great admirer Of Washing
ton Soon after Washington's death he pub
ilshed biography of the first President, which
proved to be extremely popular. passing
throngh some forty editions. 1t still finds a
sale MIR Weems. finding that the wants of a
large family could not be supplied with the in
come received by minister. abandoned preach
ing FOR livelihood and became a book agent
Tor the celebrated Matthew Casey of Pbiladel-
phia. He travelled extensively through the
southern states and met with great success.
seIilng IN one year 5000 copies OF ligh-priced
Bible.
CLERICAL EooK AGENT.
He also sold other works among which were
those OF his own writing. In addressing crowds
he interpreted his remarks with anecdotes
and humorous descriptions. 1t is said that he
sold the Bible and Paine's Age of Reason. alieg-
ing M the reason that he always carried the an
tidotc with the poison. One of his works. be-
sides the life Of Washington and one also of
Marion. was called THE Drunkard's Looking
Glass. illustrated by cuts showing the pro-
gressive stages of the drunkar;,. With this
book he entered taverns and, addressing the
Crowd. he would mimic the extravagances of
the drunkard and then call attention to his
book. In spite of his eccentricities. which
many thought lowered his dignity. he q
mIn of much beneyolcnce and great wit. When
travelling abou: the country he accepted invi-
tations to preach. On one occasion at Fred
erieksburg he preached from the text I'VE are
fearfully and wonderfully made" He con-
Guided his sermon abruptly by saying. II must
stop, for should l go on some OF the young
was ALWAYS q welcome visitor to Mount Vernon
and had the friendship of Gen. Washington.
MIR. Wecms died at an advanced age at Beau
fort, SC, in the year 1876, leaving highly re-
sxectabie family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24
ESTERDAY'S GAME

ESTERDAY'S GAME
of foot ball between
Yale and Princeton was
perhaps the most su-
perb exhibition ever
Witnessed of skill and
daring in this manifest
Of sports. The evolution
which this sort of con-
test has gone through
during the last fifty
years is wonderful. Per-
sons now living can
when the
game was, compare
lively speaking, a mere
pastime for babes. hay
ing hardly begun half a
=. fQpn a..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24
Another rhymes on the same subject as fol-

The high shoe lords Of Cromwe1l's making
Were not for taint.es. ROASTING, baking;
The chiefest food they found most rood in
Was rusty bacon and bag pudding.
Plum broth WIS popish and mince pie
OH that YVES dat idolatry
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TWO NOTED CHURCHES
Christ Church in Alexandria and the
Old Building at Pohick.
WASHINGTON wORsHIPED

In Both These Historic Edifices-He Drew the
Plans for the One Mt Pohick-Rev. DIR.
weems was Rector of That and He After
ward Became . Book Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-24

When you srs out marketing stop end buy one q ms
oenc1ocs and nfstciaas sugar -cured hama. only II
u. a. RooLk. rhs Oh osssu.
- - Il. ~. 90.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

poToMAc gINEk LANDINGS.
STEAMER JOHN W. THOMPSON.
Sunday, Tuesday and THURSDAY, nj pm. N far =
Nomini. CurrioInan and Leonardtown. smith crssk,
Cosn and kinsAie. Fare, rrst-clAs., 30. seoon&
class. &c. sfreelt lower than other routes For m
formation call Telephone l:iID. dl2-im
T'o NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MONROE.
Il Steamer EXCELSIOR, from 9TH o. wharf Mon
days, Wednesday, and Fridays, at p.m EXCLUSIVE
CONNECTION MIIH BOSTON And PROVIDENCE
STEAMERS. Fare: 81 single round trip. g. Tickets
and b. and q. ticket once. ole and 1851 Pa
ave-, ana Hawley's, 18th and New York ave- fae
wharf. Telephone cal 24,-S wA. n. NklICH, suy1.
and Gen. Agent oil
CTEAMER "WAKEFIl.D"
- Leaves Sth 81. wharf MONDAYS THURsDAYn
snd SATURDAYS st q SIN. keturning TUESDAY,
Fer Nenini Creek. Va, and 81. Clemeuts Bay. ~.
touching Intermediates lAndinrs
"Fa0enger accommodation 6rsf-clsnH-
G. W. RIDLEY
.y6 SsenerAl hana<rue.
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FAMILY SUPPLIES.

A LBS. .GRANULATED SUGAR, 25c.; LBS.
buckwneaf 2se; 3 It's. new raasins. 2se. 4 in.
currants, nc. j lbs gum crops. PC. lhs crsan
cheese; &c; bag bottle whis3y, brandy. GIN ram.
&c pOttie fsrf wine. ,c- bottle shsrry VIVA.
2ci bottle whisky lnre and white waixr IN.
galIon cest swef sstawoa vine. ssbc. Ina mind
xins, 81 p.r sAilon: Ny "boaqp<t" whisky OBJ
$50 pa gsllon-
OHARE'S, 4.
oiSrtm 124S IN - AZ.
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ing at Eaten, and given you an allowance in
your crack cavalry regiment, and made you
the promise of being my heir? What right
have you to cross my wishes?''
1.-The right OF every individual man or
woman" came from me in as stifled tone, for
we were not OF the same stock for nothing and
my temper had risen to no less height than
that of my opponent. ''You did not buy me
body and soul, even with all these benefits. Did
not win prizes at school and pass third with
some honor ut my examina ton for the army?
Have not distinguished myself since in active
service. and even done SO again lately, as you
said Yourself not ten minutes ago."
well. sir?'
well. Aunt Agg. may be poor, but can
claim to be no beggar. The money YOU spent
on me have used we'll. Please recognize
that l have won fair place for myself in life;
even in the army could and would sup
port myself on my pay and by the abilities il
has pleased heaven to give me, were it a neces-
sity:"
''Yes! You have made use of my money"
the old lady screamed, Interpreting her words
with sudden pauses and snorts of wrath. ''You
own it! 1t has got you on; has placed you
where you are. And now you dare turn against
me and bite me in the heel like serpent. You
would crow over me-would you?''
II am neither Growing nor biting. Only
81 say yon are! Now, listen to me, Henry
Upcher, and my aunt smartiy smscked her
old and bony fore-fnger ON the table. 81 tell
you this [smackl. l like Margaret Msckintosh
She has been a sort Of daughter to me and am
growing old and lonely. I'm not going to
leave her out in the cold lsmack], 20 either you
give up this foolishness Of yours or give you
up. 1here!'
A final smack, which made me long to shout
"Cut me off with shilling il you like, but stop
doing that" Instead of which I remained
silent few moments, lighting down the passion
within me, strangling fifty scathing retorts that
sprang up like demons in my mind, crying out
she had trampled on the hopes aud happiness
Of all our family, who heartily detested her,
while even !, her favorite, had rebelied in soul
q thousand times already; that / WAS even glad
to fling of her CALLING yoke. Silently rising,
aid gravely:
'T6ers Il no choice possible for NJ: can
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
The State Cornnlitte Stands Firm
ESPECIAL to News and Courier.


COLUMBIA, S. c., October 14.-Col.
Willie Jones told a representative Of
the News and Courier tonight that
the State committee will pay no atten-
ton to the action Of the county Demo
cratic committee to-day, but will go
ahead and have a meeting anyhow on
the 2Sth. He thought that it would be
held in the Opera House, and said that
the State committee had plenty Of
money to pay the expenses of the affair.
Col Jones said that he had received ad-
vices that Senator Hampton would ar
rive in Columbia tomorrow It is not
known what his mission will be, but it
is belieyed he will try to effect peace.
THE HASKELL SLATE CoMMITTEE
met at II o'clock to-day in Judge Has
keli;s Office in the Loan andsExchange
Bank, and were in session until late in
the afternoon. The members made
reports showing the growth of the
movement in their several sections and
considered the prospects cheering. Ar
rangements for the campaign were
made, but the only conclusion an
nounced for publication is that, as
Judge Haskell indicated on Saturday,
the canvass will not contemplate any
public meeting. The committee will
open headquarters in Columbia in a
day or two, and are trying to secure
the use of the board of trade rooms.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
Helena Heraldings and News Notes.

The circle will meet at Mrs. Coats.
We learn that Miss Lillian Glenn
will begin teaching here next Monday.
There will be hot supper Friday
night of next week.
Mrs. Goats is having her premises
inclosed by neat paling fence.
Miss Mipnie Germany, of Columbia,
was on visit to Miss Mary Mangun
last week.
Miss Carrie Sondley returned to her
home on Monday from brief visit to
Miss Lillian Glenn.
Mrs. Gussie Keisler and Miss Day, of
Cbappells, paid a flying visit to Mrs. B.
E. Julien last week.
The rite of Baptism by immersion
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Langston
at Newber-y, last Sunday afternoon.
The candidates were four young ladies,
one of whom was from this village.
We had Two good sermons last Sun
day. In the afternoon by Rev. Mr..
Wightman and 1T night by Rev. Mr..
Bowers. Mr.. Wiehtman spoke from
an incident in the Acts of the Apostles,
which showed the divine possibilities
III llNSS vi COllSCSl dlCN ~
few Greek-speaking Jewish converts
who, upon the death of Stephen, had
fled to Antioch, were the means, under
the providence Of God, of solving the
problem then disturbing the Apostolic
College at Jerusalem. The fine type of
piety possessed by these refugees COM
municated its Fl re to those with whom
they mingled and resulted in the con-
version of large numbers to Christian
ity. The Apostles had been discussing
the way and method of admission to
the Church, and this manifestation Of
the divine power settled the question.
Mr.. Wightma1 regrets that the church
sometimes has "the form of godliuess
but denies the spirit and power there
off," He urged the importance Of earnest
search for the bid treasure Of divine
truth. Mr.. Bowers preached about
forgiveness. The spirit of true for
giveness on the part of the offended.
Be sure, said this eloquent young min
lister, that it is real sin against you
and not an imaginary trespass. Be reti-
cent to the world, and then 60 alone
and in a spirit of love to the Offending
brother, that you may tell him kindly
of his fault and win him to a better
life. The analysis of the subject was
good, the illustrations forcible and the
conclusion logical. SANS SoUCI.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
MANAGERS Or ELECTION,

THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIST
i of Managers of State Election, ap-
pointed by the Board of Commission
ers of State Elections, October 14th,
1890, to conduct the election to be held
November 4th, 1890:
Newberry-W. w. Hodges, w. Y.
Fair, J. H. Chappell.
Gibson's-S. E. Kennerly, Thomas
w. Keitt, II. G. Wilson.
Glymphville-A. J. Willingham, J.
Monroe Wicker, W. Frank Brown.
Maybinton-W. B. Oxner, w. B.
Whitney, John Henderson.
Cromer's-William H. Shannon,
Charlton Cromer, S. P. McCracken.
Jalapa-T. Hayne Chalmers, George
G. Glasgow, w. E. Merchant.
Longshore's-Hayne Abrams, J. Y.
Floyd, David Pitts.
Williams'-N. w. Darlington, John
r. Scurrv, w. H. J. Sanders.
Dead Fall-David B. Werts, I. II.
Boulware, Thomas Blair.
Prosperity-H. S. Boozer, A. NJ.
Wyse, a. II. Miller.
Jolly Street,. J. Gallman, Joseph
w. Werts, NJ. NJ. Long.
Pomaria--Perry Halfacre, j. Hipp,
P. NJ. Derrick.
Walton-W. A. Hentz, J. D. Crooks,
w. H. Folk.
The above named managers will
please call at the Office of G. G. Sale, at
any time during next week, and quail
ify according to law.
6. 6. SALE,
D. E. WHEELER,
A. J. KILGORE,
State Commissioners Of Election.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
TIE STATE W. C. T. u.
The Program of the Coming State Con-
vention at Newberry.

The eighth annual Convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of South Carolina will beld in the City
of Newberry on the 5th, 9Th and 7th of
November. On the evening of the 4th
a most interesting meeting will be
held. Addresses of welcome and re-
sponses will be given. The elegant
new State banner will be presented by
the State President to the State Union
and received for the Union by the Sec
retary. There will also be Rotations
and fine music.
On Wednesday the 5th of Novem-
Der, the Convention will be opened at
half-past O'Clock in the morning with
devotional exercises, and it will con-
tinue through the day with an inter-
mission for dinner.
Ia the evening, Mrs. Geo. Wallace
and others will speak. An interesting
programme has been laid out for the
entire session, which will ,.ose on Fri
day evening.
The Executive Commute, County
Presidents, and Superintendents Of
departments will meet on Tuesday, the
4th, at 10 o'clock to plan the work of
the Convention.
No special invitations will be given
either to individuals or societies, but
the friends of prohibition are earnestly
requested to encourage the ladies by
attending the Convention, where they
may feel assured of a hearty welcome.
Ali expecting to attend will please in
form the local President, Mrs. &.
Mower. Mrs. S. F. CHAPLIN,
State President.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

We are of the opinion that it would
have been better not to have had any
more public speaking at this time. We
can see no good to come of it and there
may be much harm. Our people are
already too much excited and stirred up
and their minds are already fixed. If
not they are not very likely to be much
Influenced by public speaking. What
we need now is quiet and peace.
The Executive Committee Of Rich
land County, declined to take any part
in the public meeting appointed for
Columbia on 18th instant.
If this fine weather continues the
people will have something else to at
tend to besides attending public speak
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16
NOTES FROM EXCELSIOR.

Our community is still enjoying
very good health.
Mr.. William Werts, of Sa!uda, spent
Saturday night in this community.
Owing to the abundance of rain the
public roads in this neighborhood are
in a bad condition and should receive
attention by the oversee"s as soon as
convenient.
We have a colored man living in
this community that has caught and
devoured twenty-eight opossorns this
season. We will leave it for the
readers to decide as to his being fond Of
opossom meat.
Old Uncle Joe Young, a colored
man, who has been spending several
wears in this community died near
here on last Friday night. Uncle Joe
carried with him the appearance of
wears past and gone. and so far as We
know has been faithful old negro.
Miss 10. Langford who had applied
and had been elected teacher of Ex-
celsior school by the Trustees has de-
clined, and the Excelsior school didn't
open as we previously stated. The
Trustees will elect another teacher soon
and school vii. open at an early day.
We still feel strange on the Seventh
day to hear the whistle and roaring Of
the Sunday train on the ColuTbia,
Newberry and Laurens Railroad. Mr..
Editor, is it treating God with respect
to run a train on his holy day when be
so strictly commands US to ''remember
the Sabbath day to keep it holy ?'' A
Sunday train, hence the name.
Our farmers are busily engaged
picking cotton. Owing to the abund-
ance Of rain this fall aud scarcity Of
hands a great deal of cotton still re-
mains in the field yet to be picked OUT
The corn crop in this community onS
all average is very good and the cot7l
ton crop much better than once ex-i
pected. Our farmers will soon COM
mence sowing oats. SIGMA.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-16

We publish an editorial from the
Columbia Register on the proposition
to extend the Columbia, Newberry and
Laurens Railroad, soon to be finished
from Columbia to Clinton, on to Chat
tanooga. We certainly would be glad
to see this done. We greatly feel here
the need of getting a through trunk
line through our city. What would
Newberry be expected to do on this
subject? The extension would place
us good deal nearer the West. Let
the good work roll on.