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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-14
At Washington Grove.


Services were held In the tabernacle at wash
ington Grove Sunday morning. Tho Rev
Church Tabor of the Vermont conference
preached The annual camp meeting will be
held during the month Of August, commencing
the evening of Tuesday, the 9Th, and continuing
until Friday. the 18th. The camp meeting will
be under the direction Of Presiding Elder Rev.
DIR. H. II. Naylor, who will be assisted by CORPS
of preachers from Washington, Baltimore and
the surrounding country. 1t Is the desire Of
the presiding elder and the board Of trustees
recently reelected to make this a most success
full camp. The residents Of the country are
particularly invited to take part in the camp.
as well as those interested in the city Of Wash-
ington.
Among the latest arrivals ct the hotel are
Capt. E. II. Ripley and family, Mr.. and Mn. p.
]. Meehan, Col. H. G. Rizer and family, DR.. Z.
g. Merriam and family, VIII Eldridss and
family, VIM. Allen and family, W. T. Hutchin-
son and family, Carlton Hughes and family.
Stilman McCstnran and family, j. Rdard
Mickle and family, John C. Athsy and fanily,
W. 5. Jackson and family, Mrs. II. 8. Jackson
and daughters, Mrs. Carrie Ober, Mrs Fopence
Miller, Warren Choate and family, Mrs. Jennie
Darby, Isaac Rollins and family, r. s. Lawrep-
son and family, Flora Irene Goble, Henry Boil
ton and family. Court r. Wood and family,
Isabella Corkling and Roscoe Conkiing Dorsey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-14

Both the method and results when
Syrup OF Figs is taken; it is pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, and
aO,sgsntlyyet promptly on the Kid.
neys Liver and Bowels, clesnses the
Estem efectually, dispels colds
headaches and ievers. and cureshab-
itusl constipation. Syrup OF Figs is
the only remedy OF its kind ever
produced, pleasing to the taste and
acceptable to the stomach, prompt
in its action and truly beneficial in
its effects prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable sub
stances,its many excellent qualities
commend it to all and have made
II the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale in SOC. and
81 bottles by all leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who may not
have it on hand will procure it
promptly Tor any one who wishes to
VIZ do not accept any substitute
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
sAs FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. ~. kEy YoRk ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-14

TWO SPECIAL TRAINS WILL BIZ REQUIRED TO
TAKE ALL WHO WILL Go-THE DELEGATES
WILL LEAVE FRIDAY AND TIE OTHERS ON
THE FOLLOWING DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-14

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wonx AT TIE rBMYHlANcI fINr.
grsaS sono0urss Of people ssssndsd the
ssmpssnss tsnt Sunday night A large number
GatAsrsd around ths outside Of the tent Mrs.
3 4. Chambers Of Warrington presided and
M. 0flss offered prayer and made IN orthodox
ruler Of The Independent Order Of Rschabises,
made . telling prohibition address and Mrs.
Chnmbe1 spokA She told the story Of Bel
shasxar's FEAST ataEibutins the success Of Cyrus
snd IL fan of Babylon TO the drunkenness In
cident 70 the FEAST She drew . parallel be-
moderns, to the discredit Of the latter. She was
frequently interrupted with applause. Mr..
John r. Mahonsy made . few pertinent re-
mains, Mr.. VIM. Boyd led IN singing, Miss
Mobley accompanied and the services closed
With prayer. Anacostia has been patronizing
ths tent more IN . numerical than in . fiscal
way. Although the nightly attendance aver
ages two hundred and fifty the collections do
not average one dollar. Last night the meeting
was In charge Of W. G. T. u. Robt. Andrews
orator. tonight the meeting viii be in charge Of
y. g. B. Hartsock, MrsL N. B. Plat orator;
Wednesday, W. s. Rowley in charge, H. b.
Moulton orator; Thursday, Rechabite rally;
Friday, meeting in charge Of Morris Thorn.
THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The resigned Baptists have organized them-
selves into the Second Baptist Church Of Ana
costa, are completing arrangements to build q
handsome ediice and win soon call Q pastor.
30 far two Of the three deacons have been
elected, F. s. Lawson and T. ]. McGinnis.
Trustees viii soon be elected, Benjamin N.
Taylor has been chosen clerk to the new church.
The Sunday school organization has been per-
fected, with Benjamin N. Taylor superintend-
ent; John Ruark, clerk; Bert McGinnis, treas
urer, and Miss Mollie Pyles, orgsnist. The
Ladies' Aid Society Of this church Is arranging
Tor garden fste In Pitts grove Thursday
June 18.
Station Keeper J. W. Middleton IL In Prince
Georges county Md, on vacation.
Sunday was children's day at the N. E.
Church.
There was q mad dog scare yesterday. The
animal belonged to one Of two young men who
were inspecting premises 80 Grant street. He
took southerly course and escaped. No casual
ties reported
Mrs. Annie Waters, Miss Cora Kenner and
Miss Nellie Lanigan gave an excursion yester-
day to party Of friends to River View.
Mr.. Lyles Of Fillmore street was removed yes
terday to st. Ehzabeths.
Mrs. Annie Waters will return to her home in
Richmond during the week.
There was q chess party Ut the Stangier resi-
dence last night. Mr.. Peter Stangier and Mr..
George McGill were the winners.
The meeting at the temperance tent last night
was under the auspices of the Woman 9
Christian Temperance Union.
DR.. and Mrs. J. W. Church are enjoying their
annual vacation In the mountain region of
Pennsylvania
promises success. Messrs Middleton and Golf
are the promoters.
Mr.. Arthur Mclean is expected home from
Ashe vile, N. c.. in q few DAVIS
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

The crude cork to he cut BIS hand Is frs.
soaked ia tepid water until almost ready
to swell Ia This condition il Is taken ont
aud turned over to the cutter. Spanish
cork cutters use three knives One is a
long curvesl knife arranged with gauge
for regulating the -ize Of the piece OF the
cork Gus or This knifeis used forcuttng
the cork into long strips Another aud
smaller knife cuts the strips up into
blocks, and third aud very sharp knife l.
used for producing the finished cQrk This
knife has "a blsde Of fine steel nearly hid
den IN jacket Of iron.
The iron packet IS to give the knife rigid
ity. and the cork cutter applies not the
knife 70 the cork, bur the cork 70 the knife.
He rests the knife on the edge Of table
aud presses the cork down upon the blade.
The tendency 81 this j. 10 curve the blade.
and curved blade would produce hol-
low cork German and American cork
cutters use a thin knife. which comes from
the factory straight, hnt is bent by the
cork cutters themselves. The curved Side
is turned up ia working aud the result is
that the kiuk Strengthens under the pres
sure OF the cork. and the latter i cut
straight and not concave
The cork cutter always has whetstona
on his table aud strap upon his knee.
He applies the knife to the strap aftere each
cork IS cut, aud less frequently 20 the
milestone. Cork has a peculiar power OF
duiling the sharp steel with which it is
cut.-New York sun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

The tIg-of war craze seems 70 have come
10 stay Whenever crowd assemblies and
a rope can be begged, borrowed or stolen
there Is an international tug
The other morning the back yard fence
of an up town boarding house could have
been seen bending undera mass of bowling
humanity Any stranger would have
thought fire or n homicide WAS in prog
ress inside the fence. but it was only three
little shrimps in short pants and two little
girls in sunbonnets having an impromptu
tug-of-war on clotheslne. Excited sis.
ters, cousins and auuts, regardless of lack
OF powder. paint and bangs, rushed out of
the boarding house and took sides. till the
fiimsy line gave way. and what fall WAS
there, my country men,
Several Of the more excitable spectators
dropped off the top of the fence like dead
flies from ceiling when that line gave
way, and sixteen maidens on one side
threw sensational hiphaps, while half a
score OF athletic matrons on the other side
knocked splinters out OF the fence with
their hairpins. San Francisco Chronicle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

Young Holsters are called in the neigh
borhood Of Nantucket grasshoppers In
the swimming stage Of their being they
can often he dipped up in quantities from
the surface Of the sea on calm days. When
it is stormy they descend It is the very
exceptional specimen that lives TO grow up.
Lobster, are exposed To many perils II
they are 80 fortunate as TO survive infancy,
they must 90 through numerous periods
Of danger incident TO the Shedding
process. Now and then in the course u
is growth the lobster finds that IL mus
swell or bust, aud soft proceeds t. dives;
itself Of its snit OF arm0r The process j.
a long and dangerous one
Not ouly the outer she'll Is taken Oh, bur
even some Of the inward parts Of the ami
mai, ~ the stomach bag. are removed. IL
is sick for some time sfterward. and fisher
men consider Il not tic - eat, though Just
before the shedding the creature j. most
esteemed for table purposes. because il j.
fullest Of meat.-Interyiew in Washington
Star
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25
ODDS AND ENDS.
Uncle sam has 10000 milIionaires.

Uncle sam has 10000 millionaires.
Try wet towel at the back of the neck
sIen sleepless.
To dream of dog shows that your
friends are faithful.
A bag of hot sand held to the afflicted
part relieves neuralgia.
Japan is trying to secure closer recip-
rocity in trade with China.
Bolivia has recently been admitted to
the Universal Postal union.
tremendous sulphur spring has been
tapped near San Antonio, Tex.
Recent calculations show that the suns
light is 100000 times that of the full moon.
Initials on house linen are much darned
over before being worked to raise the let
ter.
A vinegar vat has been constructed in
Tuckerton, Pa, which will hold 1000 bar
rels
OF the immigrants TO this country, Ger
many sends more than twice as many as
Ireland.
A tunnel which will cost s750,OOO is to be
constructed through Carbonate HILL at
Leadville.
Catsup keeps better, and pickles also, if
you put Bit OF horseradish in the mouth
of the bottle.
Philadelphia now proposes to furnish a
free MONDAY Lunch to the pupils in its
public schools.
Cool the blood by drinking cold water in
which little pure cream of tartar has
been dissolved.
A street railroad, to be operated by mo-
tors and run by fuel oil, will soon be in OPP
GRAFTON near Prague.
John Penn, vino has just been elected to
the British parliament, is a descendant Of
the great William Penn.
The population of the world, according
to the recent calculations Of NJ. Nernan, is
estimated at l40O,0O0,0OO
yellow spots on the linen or cotton pro
dnced by the iron may be removed by set
ting them in the broilng sun.
Umbrellas made Of paper are coming into
use in France The paper is made water
proof by gelatinea bichromate ofpotassium.
The history of Iceland as Il nation ex.
tends back more than 1000 years, yet the
records show but two thefts in all that
time.
The wine crop on the Rhine, Moselle,
and the Paaiigate is said to be a complete
failure, owing to the long frosts which oc-
Cured early in the season.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

Speaking OF street conversations, isn't il
awfully embarrassing to have some fellow
meet you cordially. call you by name and
slap you ON the shoulder, perhaps, while
He says me is well and asks you how you
are, and then refers indefinitely TO some
incident of which for the minute YOU are
totally Ignorant. Then he laughs aud
looks hart because You do not follow suit,
giving him dazed sort OF idiotic grin in
stead. Finally he says, "Well, so long, old
fellow, aud when he gets fifteen or twenty
feet away You suddenly remember that
you met aim at card party one evening
winter before last. and that his name Is
Smith. detroit Free Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

The times are favorable. we think, for
the presentation Of new political ideals.
Strong men OF the old type, iron handled
warriors ana stern Legislators, are out OF
date On the other hand the want of
firmnes- and principle ia connection with
political affairs was never more couspicu-
Gus We want new race Of strong men,
Ia whom the gamester element snail he
wholly absent, aud who shall aim to ac-
complsh their ends not by personal tours
de force, nor yet by craft and flattery, but
by steady adherence TO principle aud pa
tient efforts to awaken the public TO a
sense Of their true interests.
The strong man OF the future will be
strong ia knowledge and ia social sympa
thy, aud his strength will be spent, not in
efforts to perpetuate his personal ascend
eucy, but in efforts TO develop all that is
best ia the society of the time The true
strong man. as we conceive him, will have
no greed for power his greed, II such it
may be called, will be for usefulness. and
he will show his strength by his willing
res to retire at any moment from pub
lie o private position rather than prove
unfaithful to his convictions or do any
thing unworthy OF man of honor
strictly speaking, a man who with ade-
quate knowledge aud Intelligence tries
faithfully 10 serve the public can never he
obscure. thougs Offices should not seek
him nor caucuses make mention OF mis-
name. The public at large will recognize
aud honor his efforts, aud his influence
may he greater in a private station than
that Of score Of average legislators
Popular Science Monthly
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

The color OF amber j. Of all shades. from
pale straw color TO deep orange. A
species called the Falerniau, from its SINH
laHsty IN color TO the celebrated rich. gold
en- wine Of that name. was the most priced
by the Romans. The clesrness is Of all de
grees' from perfect transparency to cloudy
opacity.
Il Is brittle, but il can be easily cut with
a sharp knife. When rubbed il develop.
electrical properties aud attracts light
bodies, and doubtless it was this fact that
early drew attention 10 il and invested il
With the romantic Interest that attached Il
itin ancient times.-Piiladelp his Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

Tuesday young man, poor and unac
customed to festivals, dined with Cresus
At dessert. in an immense vessel of gold
were served NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., red
perfectly ripe, in quantities fabulous and
Unreasonable.
Strawberries againw whispered this
hostess TO the major domo. with asapreme
~ disdainful air.
All the guests refused with undisguised
horror to accept the fruit so common. The
miserable, shameless young man filed bis
plate, thinking with good cause that an
other occasion TO parade AN utter lack Of
tact. prejudice and distinction would nevei
occur in AS finished "A form again.-Neu
York Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NONE

Wisely invested VIII soon double itsell
and there are often as many elements Y
safety surrounding good investment y y
one that pays small di, i'd nds. The earn
ing capacity OF every investment i n.
foundation OF dividends. The Atkinsor
House Furni sling Co, of Maine. oroan
lied in 1887, las raid its stoekholders
semi-annual diy-uends of per cent eacS
90 per cent a year and Is earning hand.
some surplus besides. 1t is a buy and ssl
business and a safe investment I ior ' ~
classes. The authorized capital is 81 on an
of which $4,000 has been paid in. r.
further increase the business $50, 900 Of III
Treasury Stock is offered until March IN
at par, $40 per share. Price of STOCK viii
be ad sanced Feb. 18th to take effect on
above date. For full particulars addres.
the company, Box 1918, Boston, Mass, o.
Portland, Me.
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ImnrnvIne on nnre.

May contribute little anecdote about
the late Gustavc bore, in addition TO the
many that are told in and are drawn ont
by Mr. Evelyn .Jerrold's books WAS taken
to visit Dore once or twice in his Paris
studio many years ago. indeed, before the
German invasion. One Of the party which
accompanied me on the first occasion was
a clever young Englshwoman, who had a
taste for painting and was beginning just
begiuuing-tn practice the art with an en-
couraging promise of success NJ. Dore
was working. ! think, at tile Dream OF
Pilates Wife"
The young lady did not like one of his
touches, and buntly told him so. Dore
smiled blandly-what may you next ex-
peci from an English girls Heargued the
point with her--sle fanced that he did
not quite understand what she meant
which think Is quite possible. To my
horror she suddenly exclaimed, Look
here, this is That meanl'--of course she
spoke IN French-and then She seized the
brush from the painters hund and pro-
eeeded to touch up after her own fnshion
that bit of the figure Oh which she had her
own views. Everybody wa, horrifed-ex-
cept herself and Dore.
The painter took her movement with the
most exquisite politeness aud the greatest
gravity. He studied the picture carefully
with the new and unexpected touch given
to it-lookei M il from this point and that,
as If il were really possible revelation to
him-and finally declared that the young
lady was perfectly right aud that he would
adopt her practical suggestion. | wonder
il he actually did adopt IT, should rather
think not. But whether he did or not be
got MS all well out Of tronbie.-Justin
Mccarthy. VI. p, in New York Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

Josephus says that the son Of Arphaxad
was Heber, from whom they originally
called the Jews Hebrews" Abraham is
the first person called ''the Hebrew" in the
King James version. in the Septuagint ii
is perates and means ''the passenger, that
is, Abram. the passenger, had lately passed
over the River Euphrates. The EncyclO
psedia britannica says the word means
"crosser.n he who has crossed over St.
Louis Republic
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

Mrs. Frank Coe has a diamond u which
sne Is very proud. Il weighs over thirteen
carats, i Of pure water and q marvei 81 the
iapiaary skill. u j. worth si591 The
stone dates haek 70 the Indian mntiny and
was The property Of prince. Mr.. Coe mas
aad Il set in pin. This lady has likewise
a miscellaneous collection II very sipe
iewels.-New York Herald
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

Many Of the London photographers arr
introducing electric lights in their studios
both for taking the pictures and for print
ing the negative. the long periods of foggy
weather preventing the use Of direct light.
New York Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25
c,rNrKAL VERMONT RAILROAD


Corrected TO Jan. 3, 1892.
GOING SOUTH
Trains leave RANDOLPH as follows
400 N. Night Express from ogdensburg, Mon.
treal and the west. for Boston. Lowell and ali
New England points, sleepingcsrsfcr Bos-
ton via. Lowell, also Tor Springfield runs daily
Sundays included Montreal to Boston via
Lowell.
20 2Bs N, Maiifrom 81. Adams and Burlington FOR
Bobton. via Lowell and fiichburK, for all
points IN New England.
l.15 . ma. Limited Express, from Ordensburg. Mon
treal and the west, for Concord Manchester
Nashua, Lowell. Boston' and New York, via
Springfield
7I5 pm. Passenger Tor whiieRiver Junction and
Windsor.
GOING -SORTH;
400 m, Might Express, from Boston and New
York for Montreal, OglcnshurE and the west.
Sleeping car 10 Montreal runs daily SUNDAYS
include. Boston 20 Montreal Via lowell
\ 30 a. IN. Passenger tor Rutland. burlington 81.
Adams, RichiOrd and R0uses Point.
3.O2 pm, Mail Train from Boston. Worcester,
Springfield, New London, and New York, FOR
Burlington, st. Adams q gtens rrg. Montreal,
and the west Drawing room carlo Montreal.
$40 pm, Fast Express, from Boston FOR
Montreal and West Pullman Palace seep-
ina car attached running through 10 Chicago
without change.
Th,uugh tickets for Chicago, and the west FOR sale
AL the principal stations.
l.. c. Smith, President,
5. w. Cummings, Gen Pass. Agt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-25

The ninth Semi-annual dividend ofs.
cent, was paid by the Atkinson H opei
Furnishing Co., to its stockholders G Ioa
10, 1892. Next dividend will be dna ~ Iai
IS. Stock purchased now viii bear y ~
dividend. See advertisement. 'na
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AGENT a: III: 4. \ '... Z. s.
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5. W. Cummings, Gen Pass. Agt
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-04-28
Che gtttelligetfer
WHEELING, APRIL rs, 1909.
Republican State Convention

Attn meeting OF tho State Central Committee.
held at the city OF Parkcrsburg. Oh February D.
1902. II was ordered tina. a Stat, Convention be
held at tho City OF Martinsburg, on THURSDAY,
tho 9th day OF May. 1892, to elect four (D Dole.
ea~tes.at.Largc and four ~ Altcrna,es.at Largo
to the Republican National Convention, to be
held 4. the city OF Minneapolis, Minnesota, on
Tuesday, tho eth day OF juno; 1892. to nominate
candidates to DO supported for tho Offices OF
President md Vice. President OF tho United
States; aud also. In view OF the change in the
arrangement Of tho several Senatorial districts
oilliS state. 10 elect members OF che State Re-
publican Central Committee. consisting OF one
person from each Senatorial district.
The Executive Committee OF each county Is
requested TO take carly steps to secure each
county representation In said State Convention.
lions TO elect district delegates and altcrnntes TO
said National Convention, and 1t L. recon-.
mendcd that each county elect one delegate 10
said State Convention for each ono hundred
100 votes or fraction thereof greater thnn fifty
(1l Gust therein for President Harrison In 1855.
voters and all other voters who favor the policy
Of Protection to American laborcrs, farmers and
manufactures, the policy OF Reciprocity, a
sound currency, the cause Of good government
in the Nation. State md County. mil who favor
economy and reform In the State government OF
West Virginia and the several public institu.
tons thereof.
The Congressional District Conventions above
referred 10, will he held rs follows: First dis
tIict NJ Clnrkshurg, on May 6; Second district at
Martlnsburg. on May 5; Third district at Hinton.
on ilay3: Fourth district at Point Pleasant, on
AUGUSTUS PoLLAcK. Chairman.
WV. VI. O. DAWSON. Secretary. mrg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-04-28
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL
District ention.

1t Is ordered that a District Convention Of Re-
~publicans. and all Others who favor tho policy
ofProtection to American laborcrs, farmers and
manufacturer and a sound currency. shall be
held nj Clarksburg. May G. 1872, at T. o'clock
noon. for the purpose OF choosing two dele.
gutes and two alternate delegates, 10 repre-
rent the First Congressional district In the
i The city of Miuneapolis. in the State Of Mime.
sota, on tho 9TH day OF June. 1892. for the pur.
losc OF nominating candidates for President and
Vice president. toabe voted for ut the next
National election. md for transacting such other
business as NAV be brought before said conven.
lion. The Executive Committee Of each county
Is requested to take early steps to have each
county represented nj said Convention. It Is
recommended that each county select one dele.
gate for each one hundred (0Ol votes or fraction
over fifty 50) cast therein for President Harrison
in 1855
W. l. sTATHERs. Chairman.
J. C. BRADY. Secretary.