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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-20

son Of Elizabeth, n. J.. are in the city, visit
ing Mrs. c. c. Helmick, No. $40 NJ street north
west.
MIR. and Mrs John ". Work celebrated their
golden wedding at their residence, No. SIG sth
street northeast, last Wednesday evening and
were the recipients Of many beautiful presents
from their many friends. The government print
ing Office employees sent a beautiful token Of
their esteem, Mr.. Work having served as a
proofreader in that Office for nearly forty
yeavs. Among those who were present were
Mr.. A. Cavis, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Augusterfer,
the Misses Ada. Frances and Mary Augusterfer,
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rouzer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Kettler, Mrs. G. II. Engle. Miss
Dolly Schneider. Mr.. and Mrs. William Yost
Miss Maggie KENNY, Mrs. Sarah Wallace of
Philadelphia, Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Wallace, Mr..
and Mrs w. J. Work. Mr.. VIM. F. Pollard. Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. b. Boggs, Mr.. and Mrs. II. c.
Lybrand and others.
The ladies of the Pierce Guild will give a
garden party Thursday, May Is, from to z. at
the Foundllngs' Country Home. old Paige prop
erty. Pierce Mill road, Rock Greek Park. A
coach will meet the l4th street cable cars at Mt
Pleasant for hospital grounds.
Mrs. NJ. Michel is the guest Of her daughter.
Mrs. Joseph King, and will be at home Mon
days. COS Q street northwest
The L. Y. L. met at the residence of Mr..
Louis Radcliffe. 209 H street northwest, last
evening, May ~. among tnose present were
! the Misses Lula johnson. Kathleen McGirr.
Rosa Casper. Agnes Delahay, Mullie Greenwell,
| linda Greenwell, Katie Greenwell, Alice Tucker.
Violet johnson, Maude johnson and Mamie
Morgan OF St. Mary's county. Nd; Messrs.
J. C. WHITE, Geo. DelahAy, Geo. Casper, Geo.
T. Kolb. Louis Hutchinson, Andrew Cockrell,
Wallace Goldbourgh, r. Thomson, Ed.
Trumble, T. A. Newman, L. A. Ratcliffe and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Radcliffe.
The Golden Star Pleasure Club held their
| regular meeting at the residence Of Miss Bell
Chapman and decided to have their annual
lawn party at the residence of Miss Katie E.
rim. Lincoln avenue northeast. MAY 81.
ALNOng those present were Miss Jennie LOTUS,
Agn ss Braught. Maggie Costello. Katie Foley,
Daisy Fries, Jennie Reynolds, Katie Spraig bit,
BERTHE and Claudio Reynolds. Nellie
O'Day, Minnie Risen and Miss Chapman.
Messrs. W. Belt, Z. Schafhirt, b. 0'Donnell,
Geo. Miles. F. Sylvester. NJ Palmer, Ed
Bartholme, r. Chapman, j. Noah.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Hill and Mr.. Frank c.
Hill Of Brooklyn are in the city to attend the
meetings of the general assembly. They are
staying with Mrs. L. NJ. Shirley OF 4l6 Rhode
Island avenue. where they will be pleased to
| see their friends.
Mr. Paul f. Groves will spend the 3oth in
Frederick with his relatives. His many friends
wish him pleasant time and hope the short
rest will be of great benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-20
DIED.

pi BLhIR; On Tuesday. May 1s. 1893. JAMES d.
pLAlh Formerly of Georgetown, D. C.. al the resi-
9snce OF his brosher. T. J. Blair 1902 Clinton avenue
fremont N \.
n 55hoMN Departed this life on May 20. 1891 st
49,. MAhf A.. beloved wife Of Lie Brown, aae1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-20
Retired,

Chief Engineer George W. Magee has been
placed on the retired list Of the navy ut his own
request.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17
How to Cues, a Momnns Arn.

A volume of memoirs has Just been
published giving the experiences Of a
French President of Assizes. 1t bears
curious testimony to the inaccuracy of
women on the subject of their own ages.
As the writer's information is from the
calender, he speaks only of the criminal
classes. The only instances in which he
finds correct dates given by women are
when they are under twenty-five or
over eighty five. A. these periods of
life, he says, they are to be trusted.
At all other periods the sure controlling
tendency is to understate. The magis.
trate has been able to give rule for
guidance. He finds that female prison
ers invariably state their ages as twenty
nine, thirty nine, forty-nlne or fifty-nine
and from this remarkable circumstance
he deduces his rule. II their ages are in
the forties, they bodily set them down in
the thirties, but conscience asserting
itself, they keep as near the truth as they
can and fix them at thirty mine. Whether
male criminals do the same the magistrate
does not stste.- London News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17
The Power Of Water

ga Southern Engineer" contributes a
valuable article on theology aud the
Mississippi Problem to the Engineering
Magazine. In it he says:
We find in water the only tireless
agent that works in the modification OF
continents; and instead Of being the
great renovator Of the land, as it is pop
ularly conceived. it is the great de-
stroyer. The destruction Of ancient
Rome has been attributed to time. But
1t was due simply to the moisture Of the
atmosphere working thro Ugh chemical
agencies. 1t was water, invisible but
penetrating even the very stones of the
wonderful city, that caused her to
crumble to ruins, and gave to modern
Rome grade greatly elevated above her
ancient grade. But it works not alone
in the cities and towns. There is not a
hill on earth that has not been shorn Of
some Of its altitude by this subtle force,
aud there is not mountain on earth, IL
not ftfully renewed By volcanic action,
that has not been compelled to lower its
peak before this universal leveler Of tho
exalted. Y pay be dreadful thought,
indeed, but We do not know absolutely
that we are not dependent on the earth.
quake and the volcano for keeping our
continental habitat above the level Of
TIE ocean; for water not only destroys,
but it has the persistency and force to
carry off to its burial place in the sea all
that it has caused to perish. 1t may
take long time at its task blt working
either in its gaseous, its liquid, or its
solid form, it seems to be the most per-
sistent thing on earth, never perishing,
and, however divided and invisible at
times, always ready to unite its forces
for a supreme effort at the degradation
of a continent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17
Cannot Take the Bit.

The chief of the Kansas City Mo. )
Fire Department has invented new
bride for horses, the use of which
makes it impossible for the horse to
take the bit between his .eeth. 1t has
no bit to take. 1t is arranged with a
strap over the horses nose, and a steel
curb under his jaw in such way that a
hard pull on the reins make the animal
very uncomfortable indeed. The new
bride works to perfection, it is said, on
a practical test, keeping the horse per.
fectly under control, while giving hun
the minimum of discomfort. One grea
advantage of the contrivance is that il
enables the animal to eat aud drink ia
comfort without displaying the Bride
New York News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and levers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
Geptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW Y0RK. M
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17
A Riders Experim snts.

Experiments with cyclers and carrier
pigeons for transmitting messages are be.
ing made BY the 9Ymnastic Society Of
Rome, in the interest of the Italian army.
The rider carried small cage attached
TO his machine, in which are several
well-trained pigeons. Waen important
observations have been taken aud jotted
down, they are placed in envelopes and
affixed to the birds, which are liberated.
In every instance thus far the birds have
flown promptly aud in a straight line
back to headquarters. New York Wit.
ness.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

A publication brimful OF sound advice and
the raciest bits Of fun, original and copyright
ed, from the pens Of such noted humorists as
Bill Nye, Opie p Read, Danbury- News-Msn;
etc, is the st. Jacobs oil Family Almanac and
Book Of Health and Hrmor. 1893 II is free
gilt at the Druggists counter. The work dr.
fers somewhat from its fromer editions, but Is
none the less attractive and in many OF its lea
lures Is the superior of former numbers. One
special feature is the "Offer Of One Hundred
Dollars" open TO all contestants, the details OF
which a perusal Of she book will fully give.
Nogeler Company. Baltimore. Md. proprietors
of some OF the best known and most reliable
medicinal preparations. A copy will be mai led
to any address on receipt Of a2-cent stamp by
the above firm.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

MorHER-@Dcar me, are
through shopping? How die
manage to get back so s
Daughter "a bright girD-"I
them to send the change home
the goods. Street & Smiths
News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

Canon Carr may now be said to be the
wealthiest clergyman in England. be
having inherited the vast estates of Sir
William Evans, the Derbyshire Baronet
who died some weeks since. The Canon
was connected with the late Baronet by
marriage only.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

THE idea that by cor
vessels for the lakes Ca
Britain reveals an inten
the United States Is aw
the imagination. To
construction or launch
vessels on the lakes is a
treaty Stipulations. 1t
what Canada or England
war we're designed; but Il
this proposition is not t
that the war vessels dis
purpose. The security OF
States does not lie in her
ment or in the disarmame
neighhors. Her peaceful
and her desire to yield to a
mands, her refusal to BET
'broiled in European quest
her best guaranty of peace.
this her geographical isola
resources, intelligence, pa
ard growth, and the idea OF
4 tary assailant becomes an a
If Canada, however, is
treaty rights she ought
minded Of 1t. If her violati
lead up to an abrogation Of
it is not likely that evil wot
The United States Govern
not particularly need war
the lakes, but the right to !
there would! do no harm.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

DAUBE- Now. Miss Hunter. pl
look pleasant; that's it-keep
for a moment until | catch it. TIL
now you may resulie your nat
expression, if you wish.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
Ia securing two large warehouses for store
compelled to carry to supply the extxaordi-
nary increase in our trade. We will say, that
we are now prepared to meet all demands for
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers. We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West. Groceries and
Liquors from first hands and with the expe-
will meet their expectatio 8. Remember QUE
Farmers Brands It Flour. "White and Gold, "
Fancy Mipn. patent; "Tryphenia." Fame
Winter patent; ''DrusilIa," Choice Winter
patent; "Our Secret" Fancy Family; Sun
BEAM" Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered to transpor-
tation companies free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

An English writer says good substi-
tute for milk for pigs is fine wheat
middlings, with small proportion of
boiled flaxseed mixed with the mess.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

For THROAT DISEASE AND CoUGHs use
RRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Like all re1hy
gocd things. they are initiated. The genuine ere
enll 0niN II hnrsa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

We cat ton much and take too little out -deor
exercise. This is the fault of our modern CIV
ilization. II il claimed that Garfield Tea a
simple herb remedy, helps Nature to overcome
these abuses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

The Sultan of Turkey has ordered a
competitive trial of Krupp and Gail
cannon. The latter are used by the
French army; and the Ottoman army has
oeen using the former,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

When one woman praises another, folk:
think she is sarcastic
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17
A Testimonial worth Reading

Mr.. STERLING KY. FEB. IS, 1850.
| desire to make brd statement for
the benefit of the suffering. | had been
afflicted with catarrh of the head, throat
and nose, and perhaps the bladder for
fully twenty-five years. Having tried
other remedies without success, | was
led by an advertisement En the Sentinel
Democrat to try Halls qatarrh Cure. |
have just finished my fol urth bottle, and
believe | am right when | say am
thoroughly restored. don't believe
there is a trace of the disease left.
Respectfully.
VIM. BRIDGES. Merchant Tailor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17
Peas and Beans.

ID peas we're known and used
any centuries before the birth
it is singular that green peas
% use in Western Europe only
ars ago. Nine. dc Maintenon
1885, Gan the talk now is
the new dish--yr green peas. The
ence for them, the pleasure of
them, the triumph Of finding
SO enjoyable, aud the joy OF antici-
ig tho repetition Of the treat are
hating points Of conversation at our
IT. And many ladies after going
nc from q royal feast must have q
81 ready to eat at home before lying
Jwn.
Beans we're In use POGO years before
artist, but in the Egyptian temples they
we're under bau. Priests must not eat
them or look Mt the growing plants.
They were served at funeral feasts only
on the dishes placed before the seats OF
the lately deceased. Thus preiudics
was created which prevented much use
Of one Of the cheapest and bss: items OF
food even in Europe until late day.
We have gained nearly as much by the
shaking oft of such old letters as by
new discoveries. New York Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

DAL1IMoBE& POTOMAC ILEOAD
After Sunda", January 1, 1898 the trains
on tbis road wi run as follows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

English ignorance of America did not
begin with this generation. Goldsmith s
description of Niagara Falls includes the
statement that 'some Indians in their
canoes, asst is said, have ventured down
II in safctv.'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

TINS company -Hcrs- as Exevu,Ol, auu,,n.-
traitor, Trustee and in all Judiciary capaci les
Pays Interest on deposits of money subjef
TO check. 1t has Special Saving Depar
inent, and receives deposits from a dime III
ward; The finest Safe Deposit Vaults mon
and skill can produce.
Non-resdents will find til most interesting.
place t visit when they come to the National
Capt. J..
mS-CaIl or write for information.
OFFloERs-Brainari II. Warner. Presi-
d nj; John Joy Edison, Vi"e. President; VIM.
B. Robson. Secretary, John r. Carmady
Treasurer.
DIREcroRs--John 7. AIMS, Cherries B.
Bailey, Charles Baum, James L. Ba bour,
john NJ. Clnpp II. s. Cummings. J. J. Oar.
lington, John:Joy Edison. Albert +. Fox O.
c. Green, VIM. b. Gurey John A. Hamilton,
J I'm E. Larner, John Ridout, George F.
Schaier n II. Shea, Thomas Somerville.
John A. Swope, J. S. Sworn stedt, George
Tru'dell, B. II. Warner A. A. Wilson. J..
D. Wine, 5. W. Woodward, A. S. Worthington.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

"a y
PREsIDENT-Johu H. Mitchell, Esq.
VICE PREsIDENT-Ex.Ju Judge L. Stone.
SECRETARY-IIon A. Posey.
TR AsURER-J. II. r ,berts, Esq.
ATTORNEY L. A. Wilm r.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John H. Mitchell, Attorney -at.Law,
L. Stone, EI-Chief Judge.
A. POsey, AttOrney-at- Law.
Col. L. A. Wilmer. Attorney-at. Law.
j II. Roberts, Merchant.
J. $. Matngly. Reg ster of Wills.
p. r. Horney, Res .aurant.
Gs>The above Company will receive de-.
post and make loans to persons of small
means. A rrs chance is offered TO small
Wage,earrers to save their small earnings and
buy an build home. And as an investu eut
The s.ocS CT tie Company is safe aud
prOila5
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

made medicine for Coughs,
Bronchitis and other dis
eases Of the Throat and
Lungs. Like other So
called Patent Medicines, it
is well advertised. and
having merit it has attain
ed q wide sale under the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-17

1t IS now 'Nostrum," though at FIRST IT was
compounded after prescription by regular
physician, with no idea that it would ever go
on the market as a proprietary medicine But
after compromising that prescription over a
thousand times in one year, We named it "Piso's
Cure for CONSUMPTION, and began advertising
it in a small way. A medicine known all
over the world is the result,
Why is II not just as good as though costing
Oft cents TO dollar for a prescription and an
equal sum to have it put up at drug store?
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

1t seems now that the legislature is
to adjourn March 81 aud be called to
meet In extra session by the governor
about the LIST of April in order to get
S. per day instead of the s. day
now being paid to the belated law
makers. Dost thou see the nimole
rabbit foot ? Dallas News.
Tho present legislature needs a
rabbits foot or something else to
make it 60 TO work and redeem the
pledges made to the people when the
election was pendipg, If they adjourn
Of their own accord with nut passing
the promised laws, aud the governor
reconvenes them and restricts their
labor to the platform demands, he will
throw the responsibility fully upon the
Legislature and demonstrate his
willingness to redeem every pledge
made by the platform upon which he
was trlumphan,ly re elected. Hogg
has right to believe the people
desire those platform demands enacted
into laws and as their servant it is his
duty to use all the influence which he
posses to secure their passage, if
necessary the calling of an extra
session included. There is no rabbits
70 Of in that
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

The joint committee which exam
ined into the land off ,e affairs, close
their report with the following racom.
mendation
First. We would recomm nd that
the attorney general of the state OF
Texas be required to institute suits
for the recovery of the lands sold in
the counties Of Harris and Liberty by
tho commissioner Of the general land
Office in violation Of law.
Second. We believe the best in.
terests of'the state would be subserved
by the commissioner removing Mr.
John McGaughey from his position
as the head Of the school land depart
ment and appointing in his place a
man of unquestioned ability, Que we'll
equipped b, experience, training and
knowledge for arduous duties Of chief
of the school land bureau.
Third. We recommend that law
be enacted prohibiting the heads of all
departments of the state from employ
ing any of their relations In their
offices.
The committee evidently gave the
matters connected with the adminlstra
ton Of the land Office a careful investi-
CATION and their report is anything
but complimentary to the commission
er and his assistants If the facts war
rant the above recommendations, it is
very evident the commissioner is Who'll
ly incompetent for the duties of his
station aud has been duped by the
land sharks who live in Austin off the
people Of the state, or else he is know
ingly corrupt. In either event he
should be impeached. He should de-
mand it,
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

The land office committee found
somebody had giveu one of the clerks
silk hat, and to another clerk five
hundred dollars worth of mining
stock, and that the commissioner had
sold a lot of land without authority Of
law. Anything else but good show.
ing for the land office,
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24
All Free.

Those who have used Dr. Kings
New Discovery. know its value, and
those who have not, have
now the opportunity to try it
free. Send your name and address to
H. Il Bucklen q Co, Chicago, and
get a sample box of Or. Kings New
Life Pills Free, as we'll as "a copy Of
Guide to Health and Household In
structor, Free. All Of which is guar
anteed to do YOU good aud cost you
nothing, w. b. Morrison's 4 Co. Is
Drugstore.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

The commission cases will so to
the supreme court of the United
States, the pesdiugs 50 drawn as to
present clearly the question of the
constitutionality OF the law, uuhamp-
cred by mass of voluminous testi
mony. II is hoped by this method to
be able to get an early decision.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

Read the notice published elsewhere
from Nc. Appel asking assistance for
the Salvation Army 1t is band Of
faithful Christian workers and should
be Sustained.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

The Hon A. W, Terrell, it is re
ported, has good chance 20 get the
app ointment to Turkey. The appoint
ment would suit him and ne would fill
it vi tn distinguished ability.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

If innocent of the charges made,
the Land Commissioner canuot afford
to let the matter stop where it is If
guilty The people cannot a ord to let it
stop. If the boy needs frag the head
should 20 too
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

Ignorance OF the law is, sometimes,
under some circumstances, almost as
great a crime as willfull violation of
the law Ignorance is not good
plea for a land commissioner.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24

Whether it's Catarrh itself, or any of the
troubles caused by Catarrh, the makers of
Or. Sage's Caiarrh Remedy will pay you
500 if they cant give you complete and
permanent cure.
The worst cases of chronic Catarrh in the
Head yield to this remedy.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-03-24
OUR AUSTIN LETTER.

Special Correspondence to The News.
The committee substitute stock and
board bill, to prevent the watering of
railroad stocks and bonds, was called
up by Mr. Gossett, who defended the
measure against the assaults of Bayne
and Of Cain, populist. Bayne had
called attention to the fact that Penn
sylvania roads were in some instances
bonded for as much as $4,000 per
mile, while here in Texas people were
taught to regard bonding to the
amount of $4,000 a mile an out.
rage. Mr.. Gossett said when Texas
roads got ready to put in double,
triple and quadruple tracks, ballast
their roadbeds with rock, lay all steel
rails and put on the other equipments
employ ed by Pennsylvania roads, but
to which the roads Of Texas were
strangers, the commission would find
itself clothed with authority under the
law proposed ample to empower the
issuance Of bonds largely In excess Of
the figure at which they now stand,
Speaking to MIR. Gains amendment
striking out the clause authorizing the
commissioners to permit bonding,
when, in their judgment, necessary
not to exceed fifty per cent more than
the actual value Of the road, Mr.. Cos.
sett asserted that the issuance oil
bonds beyond the actual value Of the
road did not necessarily render those
bonds dctititious. Repairs might be
needed as the resul, of a Cyclone, the
sweeping away of bridges and demoli
ton of the track and rosdbed by swollen
rivers, or heavy rains, or by acts OF
violence upon the part Of mobs, and