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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Death OF Edwin A, Harding.

The assistant law clerk Of the pension Office,
Edwin A. Harding, died suddenly yesterday at
his home, go street southeast. The de-
ceased was one Of the oldest clerks in the PEN
sion Office, having entered the service in 1882
At meeting Of his associates yesterday sppro-
pirate resolutions were adopted The funeral
will take place tomorrow, and the interment
viii be at Hampden, Maine, Of which state tho
deceased was q native.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Pentalpha's New Officers.

PentaIpha Lodge. No. %. F. A. A. NJ. last
evening elected and installed the following off,
Gers for the ensuing year: II. ". Smith, ". VI.
J. /. Leitch, 5. W; 5 A Holingshead. J. W
W. p H. Crews. secretary (re-elected); W. K.
Gendenhall. treasurer (re-electedj: B. A. Har-
Ian ; D., j. C. johnson. ]. D.; T. Reiter, VI.
G; H. A. Trembley. 5. s.; E. C. Ford, J. S..
W j. Hay tiler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
u. B. French Iod~e

b. b. French Lodge. No. Is, T. A. A. NJ, last
evening elected officers as follows: Prank +.
Major, ". NJ; James A Wetmore, s. W.; Dex-
ter s. Hussey, J. W; VIM. A Galley, s., re-
elected; George y. West. T., reelected; John
W. Whitaker. 5. D.. Ulysses 5. Roulette, J. D.;
Joseph A Oliver. 5. 3; Henry VI. schooley, j.
g VIM c. Keech, ~ Of G., and Charles n.
Hocd, tyler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

A number Of new members were admitted at
the meeting Of the Gardner and Luttrell Young
Mems Democratic Club last evening, and re-
ports showed that the club was in n fourishing
condition. 1t is the intention OF the club to
participate in the coming Inauguration and it
is expected that 200 uniformed men will turn
out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
A Verdict Of Guilty.

In the Criminal Court yesterday VIM. Nailor
and Alex Jackson, alias Sonny" Jackson, two
colored men, were tried for larceny from the
person. gold watch and chain from Robt.
Z. Payne Of Philadelphia during the Odd Eel
lows celebration on October Z. After hearing
the testimony the jury returned q verdict Of
guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Baby Blsmishes. Hmplss. Red, Rough Hsnds ara
Falling HAIR prsvsnted By cUTICUnA soar. Nost
effective skin PURIFYING and besut1yins soon. asve
Only cure for pimpls3 bscsuss enly prsvnf1vs 81 -
Summation sad classtas e q psssA EeId every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

SEE YorRsELr as others see you and let your
friends see You also at Iule Tide BY presenting
them with an exquisite portrait Of yourself.
handsomely framed. No more welcome gift
than one Of the London Mezzotints can be made.
PRINCE.
Penna ave and 18th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
LOCAL MENTION.


The Weather.
FORECAST TILL y. N. WEDNESDAY.
Tor the Distract % Columbia aud MARYLAND.
local showers tonight or "wednesday morning
warmer wednesday morning and evening, south
efly Winds.
For Virginia. generally fair, southsrly winds,
warmer.
CONDITION OF THE vArER
Temperature and condition OF water n
en-. Great Tall-. tcmrcratgre. Sc; condition.
IS. Receiving reservoir. temperature. 90 Con-
diiion % north connection. 80. condition mt
south connection. So. distributing reservoir.
tempersture. SO condition at inhuent cate
house. IS. efiuent gate house. 36.
s2s an. S95 pm. sss an. s4s pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Saturday when Mrs. Anna Donaldson went TO
to the Street market she employed colored
boy named Daniel Waite to carry her basket.
The boy had three baskets intrusted to his
care and he failed to deliver all Of them. He
Miller yesterday for larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

The BACON CoLLEcrIoS.-Many fine pieces
Of antique mahogany furniture. fine brio a.
brac, table china. household furniture, &c. Of
the Bacon estate will be exhibited at Latimer l.
slosn's Art Gallery, l407 G street. second floor,
all day tomorrow. The sale commences Thurs
day morning at II O'Clock by catalogue.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

The Rev. John G.. Patton, well known to all
the Christian churches, will tell his thrilling
story Of a Half Century Of Mission Work Among
the Cannibal Races of the South Sea Islands
this Tuesday evening at 7:3O, in the Western
Presbyterian Church, II street. between 18th
and 10Th No charge for admission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
KILL TIE CAUSE

OF cATARRH AND YOU HAVE PERMANENT
CURE.
Diseases Of long standing require persistent treat
ment to effect perfect and this is particularly
true OF Catarrh In the head This ID constitutional
disease and therefore requires
CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDY
Ike Hoods sarsaparilla- Local applications, IKE
snuns and other nhalaps. At best give only
porary relief. they reach only the result and not
the cause Of the disease The latter u found In the
impure faint In the blood which
- HOODS SARSAPARILLA
removes. and thus the benefit derived nom ths rsdi
cine 10 permanent Re sure to get Hoods.
HOODS PILLscurs Nausea. Sick Headache. Indi.
geefion. Buiousness. Sold By all drurr sta 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Coiored Troops at the TRANSFORMATION

Sofored Troops At the Inauguration.
The State Guard. one of the leading colored
military companies Of Richmond, Va. has
unaniInousiy decided TO attend the inaugura-
non ID President Cleveland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

New Sewing Machines, $3.50,
Direct from factory; all latest improvements; 5
years guarantee. At DOMESTIC Rooms, It'll and H.
d3-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

From this date till after Christmas the Boz
ton Variety Store will be open evenings. EN-
MONS 8. SMITH. d5-9t
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o"fy Oe0rKe TO cPeHK 1T HyattsvIt16.
MIR. Henry George is to address the citizens
Of Hyattsville on the single tax question under
the auspices Of the Hyattsville Single Tax Club,
at Magruder's Hall, Hyattsville, Thursday even
ing, December 8. A large attendance from the
neighborhood as we'll as from Washington is an
ticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

The Ladies pronounce the Imperial Pinned
Paper Patterns the best-ftting pattern made.
Don't fail 10 see them at the Standard Sewing
Machine Parlors 427 9th st. NV.
Jos. H. FrsKE,
n22-tu, th&stf The Old Reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
CITY ITEMS
Now He Is Amazed.

NoW nc - amazed.
Last Thursday I referred to q Furniture
dealer who confessed his annoyance at my Of
fering Housefurnishings at as low terms on
time payments As he expected in spot cash.
his week the same dealer expressed amaze
once before observed. l am not '-rich" and
cannot afford to sell Furniture for less than the
cost price, but am willing to dispose Of every
article in my mammoth establishment on
time" payments at a small advance over
original cost. l do not want two hundred
cents for one dollars worth, nor do advertise
reduction today and . still further reduction
tomorrow and yet another the next day, the
aggregate Of which reductions would indicate
. difference OF one hundred cents between the
last price and the price first offered on every
dollar involved.
JOHN RIDDEN, The Accommodation.
1t 5lS Seventh street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

$H 100 for a SIS Sewing Machine, in wal
nut or antique oak, with all attachments, at
1t, OPPENHEIMER's. 5l4 9Th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

CARPErs CLEANED BY the EMPIRE CARPET
WoRKs. 63l-635 Mass. ave. n W. are made moth
proof free Of charge Telephone 1854
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

s. Heller, 40 eth st. n W.. is making . sps-
cialty in Ladies' and Children's Hair Cutting
and ShampoOing; also cures DandruK. oc7-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

FrssELLs Ice CREAM-Order a quart fol
tomorrow's dinner. Fussell's cafe Every
thing In season 1927 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

LIZ YoU FIND your teeth troubling YOU TT.
that superb article, Minots Dentifrice, the bes
tooth wash and mouth tonic known. sc
eyerywhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

OPENING OF HOLIDAY NOVELTIES at Mertz Q
Modern Pharmacy tomorrow. See advertise
ment on pages 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Tharp's Celebrated Christmas Wine

Tharp's Celebrated Christmas Wines
and Liquors.
There is not a Wholesale or retail wine and
liquor merchant in the national capital whose
record stands higher for keeping the finest
goods than that Of Mr.. JAMES THARP. His rep
utation for fairness and dealer in straight Wines
and Liquors is proverbial. His establishment
at S12 F street northwest is Familiarity known to
most Of our citizens. because il is in his store
where it has been their custom for many years
to buy their Christmas wines and his unexcelled
"OLp RYE BERKELEY Whisky.
<SSend in your orders in time before the
rush and receive the finest of goods and prompt
attention. d2-tuAftf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

ScRIBSER. 32s Center market. uses no signs
that indicate he sells butter, for he sells only
B,itterine. zoe ID. Try it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

A Sewing Machine for a Song!
At Auerbach's Capitol Hill branch. Domestic
Sewing Machines and Patterns. 4th and Pa ave.
sc. Take your pick out of 200 All kinds All
fully warranted. WM. FUNK, Mngr. oc24-eo2Ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Good Sewing Machines, So Only.
Send postal to WIN. FUNK, 4th and Pa ave se,
and have one sent on trial free. dl.2,9,5,6.7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
n22-tu, th&stf

Dlgestible is defined in Phillips Digestible
Cocoa; it is easy Of digestion. Rich chocolate
favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

For 2oc.. &c. and 40c. pound you can buy
ell varieties of Candies. dehcately and de-
lciously favored and the equal of dHys that
costs twice as much SuARPIEss, 500 Pa ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

DRISK TAEoNA WATER for indigestion, con
stPation any liver or kidney trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

OrR sl-90 ALPINE HAT, style, color and
quality are Right"
FRANC Il Soy. cor. It'll and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Jrsr ARRIVED. a fresh car load Mnnitou Soda
and Iron Water, also Ginger Champagne.
CHARLES kRAEMER 735 It'll NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Bicyclists all use and recommend Whites
fucatan Gum as the best anti-dry throat article
in existence. d5-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Button Holes Made to Order at the
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE Rooms, 7th and H.
n24-eo2Ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

A Saving of IS to $50 in purchasing Sewing
Machines from
1t OPPENHEIMER, 514 9th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

None Name 1t But To Praise.
Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. D.
A marvel Of Gghtness and swiftness.
jazz Office A37 9th st. n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

CALLIsnER, jeweler, for gold and silver thin
bles-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Fined for His Neglect.

CALLlsHrR, 225 Pa. ave. Sc, tor diamonds.-
Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

ScHIBSxR, 32S Center market. sells Butterine
o. Butterine; only zoe. ID. Remember number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

CPRIsHr PIASos for rent l225 Pa. ave.
Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

The Standard Sewing Machines are the
best. Better see it before buying any other,
at the Standard Sewing Machine Rooms, 427
9Th St NV. Jos. II. FrsKg.
n22-tu, th&stf The Old Reliable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

LAST CHAScE.-Tomorrow wednesday, viii
Be the last day 20 view the world-renowneC
bodenhaussn Madonna at veerhoff gallery
Adrf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

1Oc. Royal Headache Powders.
Headaches cured "while you wait" Druggists
au11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
MERrz's HOLIDAY OPENING tomorrow

Bradbury Pianos FOR RENT. l225 Pa, ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

800 More Of Those Fine $3.50 Saxony
Wool German Hand-Knit Jackets. selling SO
rapidly at 81 40, at AuERBAoH's. 18th and H.
Domestic Sewing Machines and Pattern Rooms
oct25-eod24t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

CaILIszxa, jswelsr, for solid silver spoons-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Irs LIKE WAS NEVER SEEN. Franc L Sous
81 Underwear. Cor It'll and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

PIASos ron RENT. f. q. smith, l225 Pa. ave.
-Aarf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

CAIL,sHxH, Capitol Hill ieweler, for clocks.-
Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
CHEESE Fospu.

CHEESE Fospu.
By Mrs. 4. Z. KUtidnf. Montgomery, Ala.
Put to boil one pint sweet milk put into it
one tablespoonful butter. wet two tables poon-
fuls sifted -four in q little cold milk and stir
into the boiling milk with one quarter pound
Of cheese cut small; when the cheese melts set
it of the stove and season with salt and pepper
to taste Beat four eggs separately and stir into
the cheese mixture. Pour int butterpan and
bake twenty minutes. allowing room to rise.
Serve at once.
Use only Clere'and's Baking Po,cder. the pro-
portions are made for that.
Iure cream Of tartar powder.
C1EvELAsDs
BAKING
POWDER.
Absolutely the Best"
Each spoonful does perfect work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

C.IIrsHEA, ieweIer. for solid gold spscs.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Ours at sl.90 would. Other hatters dignity the
same hat with "$2. 50' ticket
1t FRANC d Son. cor. It'll and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

WHEN READING THIS PLEASE REMEMBER
w that the dictionary will also be encyclopedia
1 have found the Century Dictionary very useful
Not only does apparently contain every word tech
meal or otherwise. used by writer's of the English
TONGUE but it states every use or meaning Of every
In any oiber dctionarv knov 81 rr.c,;osI rt
of the Century Dictionary the importance of which
cannot easily be exaggerated. 10 the in which its
definitions convey even to persons not specially
skilled in the use of words vivid, and at the 90 e
time exact conceptions Of Just ideas the words
defined express. JOHN c. ROSE,
BOZ n. Charles st.
Baltimore, Nd
The once Of the Centurv Dictionary is in the wash
ineton Loan and Trust building cor. 9th and
room - nl8-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

T,rr Tors. scrap pictures. Gould .,sth.-Ad,t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

cA1Ilszsa, East wash'n jswslsr, for watches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
EXCURSIONS. &c.

MOUNT vhRNoN.
Rowe AND TOMB OF wAsHrSarox
Steamer MAcAFsTER a, 10 g m dsilv texo.p, so,-
day. returning TO the city by ? .sopm.
ThE DIRECT ROUTE - No FERRYINo = NO
TRASsFERs-TBE QUICK ROUTE
PARE ROUND TRIP 75c. CHILDREN "a,
es-PLi AsE NoTE.-By the 10 3 m tr1p Of shs
steamer Manchester 60 Mount Vernon and nv shis
direct route only. the ticke, the .ntir.
TIP 20 ana nc tdfnc admission the msn.iou mi
from transfers and annoying estrs cost Oh
purchase OF an additional nc set OF alnf.@on A.
light a nfeen-Tns Trip down the famous blue Poto-
inac without change transfer extra ch.-ve No.
ton. &c.
Steamer Mscsester 10 river landing, q. far ao~u a
Glymont daily except Sunday at 10 q IN Freiehts
anu pAssehsers oce6-H
MI. VERNON TOMB OF wAsHfNoToE
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MI. VERNON
ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY
Picturesque and BEAUTIFUL RoutA
New .ni Ma.nihcent Cars now running d.ry ersp
ALEXANDRIA direct TO the Gate Of the MANsToN
Opportunity 70 visit CHRIST CHURCH MAI
SHALL HOUSE. BRADDOCK HOUSE ana oshsr
places OF historic interes; in ALEXANDRIA
Take ferry steamer. foot Of 7th st special sxour.
sion ticket. 3oc entire round trip.
Connecting also with trains Of r.nn.vivs,,s r,u-
roAa Al AenAndriA lake cars at 9Th street depot
In Difference the wishes Of the ladies' M v.-,,.
Association cars stop SUNDAY Ct LATHE Hunting
creek. mile this side Of MI vernon the srounds
being closed on that day.
seso-tr "a REED. SUP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

cnLrsHrs, East wash'n jeweler, for silver
vAre.-AdrG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

J.Jay Gould's Wonders for Children. 9th s,
d5-6t*
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The Rev. John G.. Patton.

FoR RrSr-UPRIoHr Pianos. 1225 Pa ave.
-Adrl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Only So Aniec

Only So Apiece
For 100 Good Sewing Machines, warranted in
perfect order, at
1t OPPEyHEIMEn's, 5l4 9Th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

An Extended Popularity.
Browns Bronchial Trochss have for many
years been the most popular article in use for
relieving Coughs and Throat troubles dl-eo3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Chr. xASprr'. Fruitie.t Virginia Port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

CALLisuxR, jeweler, for novelties and bar
gains.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

VIM. Terrell. Beans. Beans, Beansl Bos
ton Baked Beans. Beans to be had at Twins olC
stand. 1917 l4th st. Beans served hot thre,
times daily. Boston Brown Bread lt~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Way Above the Ordinary
Is oar o. Underwear. It's great,
1t Franc l. Son, cor eth and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
IF Hats Could SsKIcE -

Best and Cheapest Wines and Liquo
for the Holidays are at SEIIesoS's, 1900 Pa. a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

BrrrEKrSE, zoe. ID. X Street Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

Saratoga, Champion
And Victoria Vichy. Pints, q per dozen.
SHAFER's MINERAL WATER DEPoT.
Telephone 234. [ltsl l03 Pa. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

SEE ss scOrcE THorszRrSos a, simpson's-Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
Xmas Presanfa

Xmas Presents.
Many choice designs Of Silver Tea and Coffee
Spoons and numerous novelties in gold and sill
yer. Large assortment Of Table and Pocket
Cutlery. WALFoRD's, All Pa ave. lts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

'-"'a---s-
Ours IL the only hoys, IN the District
thai % 10 erciUsfuoip for cash. AVID hence l
our Trtces are not made ds ofher houses'
prices must BE-, on the basis OF the arer-
ace tosses res'iiflnJ WON fhs credit sps-
tem No other house. thcrerors, doss ~ I:
can df0rd 10 eel as cheap as nc DO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

YouR eyesight fitted, 81 HEMTLER, s5s Pal ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06

At Masonic Hall last night the annual cleo
ton of officers for Potomac Lodge, No. 5. F. A
A. NJ. was held and the following were in
stalled: Chas. W. Cornwell. ". NJ; Thos. w
Brinkman, S. W.; W. S. Waddey, J. W.; Franl
Thomas, secretary. and W. Nordlinger treas
nrer. The installation was conducted b,
Worshipful Master Geo. Fritch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
PENSION TRICKERY.
Irregular Practices Disclosed by an In
VeStiSatiOn.

Irregular Practices Disclosed by In
vestigation.
The Raum pension Office investiga-
ton daily exposes new depths in the in
famies practiced in that department of
the government. 1t was long since
shown that the United States pension
commissioner used the power of his
position to float the stock of refriger-
ator company, and also of a gypsum
quarry company, and it was shown that
he had been freely accorded loans by a
leading practicing pension lawyer. The
investigation proceedings make this last
exposure more vivid from evidence that
nine out of every ten pension claims al
lowed in the department are cases
handled by this accommodating friend
Of the head of the department..
Under an ordinarily honest admins
tration the offending official would
long since have been removed, and now
that the testimony reveals the unholy
grip which one legal shark has on the
seem but common duty for the presi-
dent to dismiss his officer and see at
the same time that the offending law
yer is disbarred from practice in his pc
culiar field. Affairs in the pension de-
partment could hardly be worse than
appears from the investigation, but no
relief may be expected. It is not the
policy of President Harrison to desert
his political friends even when they
are caught in rascalities from which
the whole country suffers. = Chicago
Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-05-05
A SATlRICAl LETTER.
One of the Responses Received by Close
listed Advertiser.

One of the Responses Received by Close
listed Advertiser.
An employer recently advertised in a
London paper for a clerk understanding
shorthand and the Remington type
writer. and having a knowledge of
French and German. For the squalifica-
tions he offered a salary of xty pounds
sterling per annum. He received the
following application: 81 am forty-fve
years OF age, and was educated at Ok
lord university, where I matrieulated
IN 1869. being senior wrangler in 1871.
l write shorthand at the rate of four
hundred words a minute, and can
operate two typewriters at once. Should
this latter accomplishment be of use in
your office, would be pleased to sup
ply the machines. speak all the Euro
pean languages fuently, am an expert
accountant, and would be prepared to
work eighteen hours day The salary
You mentioned is more than ] have
been receiving, and / would accept less,
as, living on nuts and water, my ex-
penses are moderate. am member
or four burial clubs. so that, in the
event OF my decease while in your en-
ploy, you will feel under no moral obi
cations to subscribe to the cost of nv
funeral. may further add that 1 am
the holder of the London merchants
gold medal for an essay ON Overpaid
Clerks; or Why Encourage Luxury2'
L have various other accomplishments,
which would be happy to detail at an
interview. Chicago Journal.