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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

Mr.. Lease discreetly refrains from rush.
ing into print with a minority report on
his domestic affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
Vile Ingratitusle.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Policemen in Washington are shooting
owls because they eat English sparrows
For vile ingratitude this takes all the
pre- miumS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

Congress is not disposed to anticipate
the New Year in turning over a new cur
rency leaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
A White House Reveris

While other gifts 1 may enjoy,
Ills certain that for me
There hangs no presidential boom
Upon the Christmas tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

There is a disposition to keep ex-Presi-
dent Harrisons denial department work.
ing its full capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

What this country needs" said Mr..
Kickles us an elastic currency"
YES" replied his wife. Il notice 1t In
my shopping. What the country needs is a
currency that'Il stretch so as to make one
dollar go as far as five
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
SHOOTING STARS.
L Mild Protest,

A Mild Protest.
I've nothin' ter say, my daughter, nothin'
at all ter say;
1 never go up agin wcmen-folks determined
ter have their way,
But II doesn't seem equal rights to me, an
/ can't help tellin' 1t, too.
To have ter go round In my last years
pants, while your boomers are both
brand new.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
Clocks ait Reduced Prices.

Onyx and Gilt Clocks, S-day, cathedral
gong Reduced from $35 to. ................Ns V
Onyx and Gilt Clocks. S-day, cathedral
gong Reduced from $22.5 to. ............. looo
French Clocks, Royal Bonn case, s-day.
Reduced from $3.50 to.................... 100
French Clocks, Royal Bonn case, S-day.
Reduced from S24OO to. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lop
French Clocks, Royal Bonn case Reduced
from $500 to-. ...................-.... IooV
Marble Clocks, S-day. Reduced from $3.50
to .'''''''''''' w.
Erameled Iron Clocks, S-day, cathedral
gong. Reduced to. ..............".....' o"o
Marble Clocks, S-day. Reduced from 5000
70 1000
Ansonia Clocks, iron, Sday, cathedral
gong Reduced to-. 5000. $780, $500 and $50
Large Iron Clocks, enameed In colors. Re
duced ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 500 and 1890
Marble Clocks, heavy gilt and porcelain
dial, French Sday movement. Reduced to-. 1900
9th floor .lo'h 81 puuins'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

There were forty-fve men employed on
the new city post-office today. Forty-fve
very busy and thoroughly competent arti-
sans might, according to the extremely
liberal estimate framed some three months
ago by The Star. complete the building by
September H. 1898. AS a matter of fact
they could not do much more than half
as well, and as the days go by there is in
creasing probability that the building will
not be finished much, If any. before August
II, 1896. Two years, nine months and
twenty-six days have elapsed since the
work was begun, yet the iron and stone
work of the second story are still unfinished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
r. III. Wilson,
929 + ST..
Ed. and Proprietor.

Nothing succeeds like
Successive can judge
something of the merits
OF our $3.50 Shoes by
the number of pairs sold.
Put your foot In EN-
you'll never regret IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
Am OCean1Of
Surge stiOn1s

Suggestions .
Here useful, worthful
pres e m is that anyone
would be delighted to re-
ceive-approprfate gifts for
every man, woman and
child.
You can't know the
greatness of our stock UNI
till you've been through it
and about 1T and nave seem
it.
And you won't realize
the littleness of the prices
until you've seen the quail
titles they represent and
made comparisons.
Our stores were never
more crowded than they've
been the last few days. A
proof certainly of the grow
ing popularity of this cor
mer.
LADIES' DESKS.
ROCKING CHAIRS.
RAFFIA AND REED
FANCY PIECES.
SHAVING STANDS
MUSIC CABINETS
PIANO STOOLS
RECEPTION CHAIRS.
ONYX AND BRASS TABLES.
LAMPS AND SHADES.
anything nicer to give
than theses rlerely hints
hundreds of other hints
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
Stationery i'm Gift Shape

Put up in handsome boxes for Xmas presents.
Box containing 100 sheets Paper, 100 En-
velopes and six sticks Sealing Wax..........$ So 90
Same without wax. Observation-Disclosures. 1.5O
Box containing IS sheets Paper and 4S En-
velopes. tinted. ....................5 0c. and go
Japanese Box containing "a sheets Paper
and "a Envelopes, tinted. ..............,. 100
Butterfly lamp Shades, crepe paper, all
eolors .................... 30
japanese Letter Racks. Toe. and LOO
japanese Pen Trays. Observation-Disclosures. %
Silver Inkstands $500 to 7.50
Candlesticks. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Soc to 200
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

1t Is pleasant news for Mr.. Whitelaw
Reds wide circle of friends to learn from
the Tribune that his health is very much
improved from his trip abroad. Mr.. Reid
Is too valuable man to be easily spared
from the ranks of able and creditable
journalism in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
MOS ES -
TUESDAY. DECEMBER Is. 1894.
Tonight,

UNTIII
$50, our stores will be brilliantly
Illuminated and beautifully fur
nished la Consequence of the repe-
tition of our Superb Xmas Open
ing Exhibit, which was SO great
ly admired last Tuesday night.
You'll enjoy a visit of inspec-
ton as much as Wen enjoy hav-
ing you.
Goods bought row we Will hold
and deliver at any time desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

Nobody gives presents on Thanksgiving
like they do on Christmas. do they?" said
the small boy with an active mind.
NO replied his father.
well, L shouldn't be surprised If with a
good many people there was heap more
Thanksgiving about Christmas than there
is about Thanksgiving"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
Toys.

Toys.
Weeden's Steam Train-a real steam loco
motive with tender, car and track VIII run
a half hour at each firing. No danger or
explosion, as safety valve Is perfectly adj
justed VIII delight old and young alike
Complete ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ...Si.So
Weeden's Upright Brass Steam Engine,
with safety valve, steam whistle, &C. The
most satisfactory toy steam engine made 80
Weeden's Steam Engine, No. s. Brass
boiler and safety valve-explosion impossible. 14o
Weeden's Horizontal Steam Engine, an ex-
act model of the ordinary horizontal engine
I'm use Top of boiler is provided with safety
valve, lever and weight, whistle and whistle
valve NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l2o
Weeden's Steam Fire Engine, exact
model Of fire engines in use. Hose attached.
Throws heavy strenm. ...................... $40
Skin covered Horses, large size. ........... 50
Magic Lanterns. {. ........................ LOO
Lead Soldiers. observation-disclosures. 20
Doll Swings hold two dolls. .............. so
Iron Hose Carts, 95c. kind. ............... 80
Iron Pony Carts. 9oc. Kind. ............... 80
Toy Scales. ..................... 20
Toy Wash Sets. Observation-Disclosures. 20
Magnetic Toys. .u..................10 c. to LOO
Xylaphones Observation-Disclosures. 10
House That Jack Built, large. so
Boys Brigade Sets. DC. to 800
Furniture set. -. Z ............ .1oc. TO 800
Doll Carriages upholstered, parasol. 1890. .95
Wooden Wagons, iron axles. 20
Printing Presses :..................... 10
Horse Cars with two horses ............ %
Parcheesi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. GO
Oak Folding Cradles. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
Oak Folding Beds .................... .95
Tin Kitchen Sets. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
lotto .............. .10c. to 90
Pianos ~
Tin Kitchens ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .25
Dime Registering Banks. Observation-Disclosures. 90
N,uIe Banks Observation-Disclosures. .95
Toy Ranges NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80
Roller skates Observation-Disclosures. 20
K.vIcss Banks ............... .95
Bagatclle Boards. zoc. 10 lOO
Lord Fauntlercy" Blocks. ............. go
Tool Chests OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES c to 500
GA b. c. and Picture Blocks. ............ 10
Mammoth Story Books Observation-Disclosures. AS
Tow Bats Observation-Disclosures. SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
lit Costs You Nothing

To engrave or stamp goods over 81. For .
Sterling Silver. Initial for goods over 81.
For Trunk Strap any trunk. For Name
Tag with Bags and Satchels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

China Dinner, Tea and
Toilet Sets for Xmas Pres
entS.
Newest patterns in French, German and English
China. Fifth floor IL full Of them.
piece English Porcelain Tea Sets, three
decors lions Observation-Disclosures. sI.9o
66pece Tea Sets, gold and floral decora-
tons. new patterns ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
112-piece Neatly Decorated China Dinner
Sets, new shape. .......................... e.95
112-piece Dinner Sets, new blue decora-
lions Observation-Disclosures 1900
1OO-piece Vienna China Dinner Sets
shape. richly decorated ................... 1000
so Toilet Sets new shape, three handsome
decorations Sold regularly at $5.50........ 3.95
18th floor .......................10 10th st. bldgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18

One More narrowing Experience.
II guess said the friend who Is still
faithful to Ii Hung Chang, that your
troubles are about over
Il don't know" said the eminent celestial,
mournfully.
why, you've lost your yellow jacket and
the peacock feather, and about everything
you have to wear"
That's just the sorrow of 1t. I won't be
through till my friends complete the irony
of fate by sending me Christmas gift sus-
penders as usual"
"Bein' funny said Uncle Eben. lam
sumpin' dat er man hez ter be mighty
kyahful bout. Tain so much in KNOWN
how ez t is In KNOWN when"
Fruitful Field.
II have been remarkably successful to-
day. said the public-spirited man. II got
seventy-five new members for our good
roads association
"HowT'
II stood outside the grounds just as the
men were starting home from the races"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
A Juvenile Suru,ise.

II stood outside the grounds just as the
men were starting home from the races"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-18
IS Shoe News. :"

No. 116
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-10-25
OUR NEW STOCK

Includes a Great Variety of the Latest Styles
and Most Fashionable Goods, with such an
Assortment to choose from that you cannot
fail Of making satisfactory selection at a
price that is sure to be the very Lowest
Made. You are cordially invited to inspect
my stock of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-10-25
LINDEN.
Flour and Grain.
me pRoorlR z GAMBLE .. cmrI

To The Iowa County Democrat
Mrs. John Treloar visited at Mineral
Point last Saturday.
Elisha Trcdinnick has moved his
store goods into Joseph Pollard's
building, next store to the barber shop.
DR.. Sayles has gone to Madison, TO
visit his father.
Mrs. Ada Firncr, from Iron Noun
tain, Mich, is here on II visit.
Miss Amy Batten visited relatives
ut Edmund this week.
Dr. Vivian, of Mineral Point, comes
here every day to attend to DR.. Sayles'
practice
John Granville and Edwin James,
of this place, went over to Monttort
last Thursday, and purchased two new
milch cows.
Mrs. Thomas James and son, of
Rewey, visited with her parents here
this week.
The Linden and Dodgcyille base
ball clubs will play game Of base ball
ct Edmund, Oct. -, for Il purse of
fifty dollars.
The Linden base ball club went over
to Dodgeyillc last Saturday, to play a
friendly game. Result in favor Of our
own team.
Mrs. Charloth Bowdcn is quite sick.
Mrs. Eta Trploar returned from
Chamberlain, South Dakota, last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Robbert Vial is quite sick.
Rev. Barnett has moved in Mrs.
Migrants house, back Of the NJ. L.
church.
Bert Smith and Joe Noel visited AT
Moufort last Sunday.
Mrs Joe erase, Of Montfort, and
Mrs. John Jeffrey, Of Iowa, are visit
ing relatives here this week.
Charles Short and wife, the attend
ants Of the Iowa county farm visited
here sunday
George Smith and daughters Maud
and Ida, were at Mineral Point last
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, OF
Rewey, visited relatives here this week
Mrs. John Vial is at Edmund this
week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. II.
Brewer.
Misses Lille and Mabel Adams re.
turned from their visit to Iowa, last
Thursday.
Tom Hicks our hardware merchant,
has opened up his store in the old
Richards store building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-10-25

We know whereof we affirm wher
we state that Ayers Pills, taker
promptly, at the first sympt oms of
colds and fevers, arrest further pro-
gress of these disorders, and speedily
restore the stomach liver, and bowels
to their normal and regular action.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-10-25

Dodgeyille Sun: Several bus loads
of Democrats came out from Mineral
Point, Friday evening to hear Hon.
Burr w. Jones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-10-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
Reese x Carter, Attorneys,

N'llllt IL NhtlllIbkS.
STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y -. I'm Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Catherine
Darcy, deceased.
Letters Of administration with the will an
nCNcd, On The estate of Catherine Darcy de
ceased, having been issued to Matthew j.
TappnS
Notice Is hereby given that the creditors of
said Catherine Darcy, deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this court until and
including the first Tuesday of March, 1898,
being the 1lh day Of said MONTH To present
thcir claim, and demands, against said
Catherine Darcy deceased, to the county
court for examination, adjustment and
allowance,
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands Of All persons agaiue! the
said Catherine Darcy. deceased, Will be
examined ana adjusted by This court, 1T the
office Of the county Judge, at the, courl house
In the city Of nodgCNillc, In said county, ON
the first Tuesday of April, 1898, and on
the said first Tuesday Of May iS95.
Dated this 4! til day of September, 1891.
by The court:
CHARLES W. MClIHoN, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-10-25

In many cases, the first work of
Ayers Sarsaparilla is to expel the eff
fects of the other medicines that have
been tried in vain. 1t would be saw
ing of time and money If expert
mentors took Ayers Sarsaparilla ut
first instead of ut last.
The sun., 1894-01-14
May Barroweune Worse.

Miss May Barrowclire. the young music
teacher In the Jersey City Hospital. who was
found half dead In a vacant lot IN ore than two
weeks ago, suffered a partial relapse yester-
day. The doctors have been testing her men
tai capacity daily for several days with a view
OF getting from her. II possible. q connected
stateme ent OF the manner in which she received
ner injuries, and II is thought that the tax
upon her strength has been too severe.
No one but DIR. Narick and tho nurses was
permitted to see her during the day. DR. Var
lex said last night that she was not so well as
she had been. and he was evidently concerned
iast aya0inH tbat sha vas dasd pnI inonIrx ~
the hospital proved it to be untrue. The nurses
reported that she remained in a semi coma
to talk.
The sun., 1894-01-14

last visit TO this country was in March. 1893.
when he was married TO an American girl
Besides his wife he leaves one son.
James OBrien, formerly q well-known po-
litlcal figure in Brooklyn, died on Friday at
his home 52i Hicks street. in his B5th year.
He was long the Democratlc leader in the
sixth ward and served rs Alderman. City
Auditor. and water and hydrant inspector.
Alfred r., Cary died in Ia Cygne. Kan. yes
tprday. at the age of a. Whom only % wears
old he was elected Mayor Of La CyRne. II was
said at that time that he was the youngest
Mayor in the United States.
Chosen Freebooter Bartholomew Kinnedy
died yesterday Mt Paterson after n long III llness.
He was elected as n Democrat in 1892 In tho
second Assembly district a widow and four
children survive him.
William Sexton OF South AmboY died on
Friday at the age ot 1O years He was an
Argonaut OF '4D. and member OF the Call
fornia Pioneers Society OF New York.
Mr.. J. Henry Bailey. Com m ssioner OF
Highways OF Smithtown. l. J., was found dead
In bed yesterday morning. He died OF heart
disease.
DIR. J. D. Davis died yesterday In Auburn.
Me-, aged S5 years. He had been Postme estor
at Cons Corner. Danyllle. since lS41.
The sun., 1894-01-14
MTSToOK SMOKE FOR FIRE.
Tho firenen Called to = House thai Was
Beiug FumiEatsd-Two Up-town Fires.

Tho Firemen Called to = House thai Was
Beiug Fumixatsd-Two Up-town Fires.
Charles Gardner lives at IS East 13l st street,
whore his wife keeps a boarding school FOR
girls. Three weeks ago Matte Turner. Mrs
Gardner's eight-year- old niece. who lives at
125th street and Lenox avenue. was taken ill
with scarlet fever Matties younger sister.
Mary. was sent to the school to avoid danger
OF infection. A few days later Mary developed
tho disease. and she died at her homo on Fri
day. The school was closed. and yesterday O
dozen pans OF sulphur were placed in various
parts Of the house to fumigate it After set
ting fire to the sulphur the house was locked up.
An hour later smoke was issuing from every
window. Charles Moore. a plumber. who had
carried woman from burning fiat in Harlem
q week ago. saw another chance to disting uish
himself. He ran into the adjoining house at
20 East 13lst street. climbed across the win
dow coping. and broke In window on the SEQ
broken glass, and was nearly choked by the
volume of Bulphurous smoke that puffed out
In his face. Policeman Shane rang an alarm
The flremen. with Chief Short at their head.
ran into la They, didn't stay long. They
rhsa theS oOsnea sGs wndoRs ahG
doors and tried It again. but the fumes were
the better Oft Of the smoke. and The @ fremsn an Dis. S
covered that the burning sulphur had not set
fire to the house; They carried out the still
The cigar store Of Frederick Eberle caught
fire at o'clock yesterday morning. Ebere
and his family live over the store, and the
smoke sent them hurrying into the street in
great alarm. Their servant. who slept on the
third floor. rushed to window. where she
tho fremen arrived. They put up ladder ia
front OF the window to keep her from jumping
out aud two OF them swung themselves into
the window and led the frightened girl down
stairs. The fire cleaned out the store with a
damage OF $1,000. but did not reach the floors
above. -
An overheated furnace In the cellar OF
cottage at Topping. near l72d street. Mount
Hone. kindled flre yesterday that caused
by M. Steinbruk, a stationsr at Third avenue
and Seventy eighth street.
The sun., 1894-01-14
HAS MIR. HoBBs DISAPPEARED,
He Didu't Appear In Court, and His Family
say He Il Too III.

Didut Appear IN sOurts ana fautty
say He Il Too III.
PrTTsF1EID. Mass, Jan. 13.-When Treasurer
Willis OF the defunct Stock bridge Savings
Bank was found to be adoiaulter in 1892 and
sent to prison for seven years i. A. Hobbs was
appointed receiver. He began to straighten
out the banks affairs
After some months calls began to be mado
for a dividend. but Hobbs ignored them until
the courts compelled him to declare It. He
showed peculiar methods In handling the
banks affairs. and finally appropriated S5. 600.
saying that it was for salaries. Hobbs was or
dered to make restitution OF the amount.
Finally the courts deposed Hobbs, and ap-
pointed William c. Spaulding OF West Stock
bridge in his place
Since that time Mr.. Spaulding has endeav-
ored to secure possession 1.-THE books. papers.
and cash held by Hobbs, but in vain. An Hp-
peal was again made to the courts. and Hobbs
was ordered to appear before Judge Knowlton
q. Boston last Monday to answer the charge
OF contempt.
On the Wednesday preceding that day the re-
port was given out that Hobbs had been run
over by loaded coal wagon at his home in
necessitate amputation- Mr.. Spaulding has
been trying to see Hobbs. but In vain. he and
othor visitors being informed that his injuries
nre too severe to allow him to 10 seen. DR.
Crandall OF Stockbridge. nowunler Indictment
for conspiracy against DR.. Miller of the same
town, reported the story OF Hobbs's injuries
but later denied all knowledge OF IT. lie now
says Hobbs was attended by a doctor from
New Lebanon. Suspicious now exist that the
story Of the accident was not true. and that
Hobbs Is not at his home. When the case
came UP before Judge Knowlton caplas was
issued for Hobbs's arrest. and an attempt to
serve this paper will settle the question Of his
The sun., 1894-01-14

IN a manner apparently ifreconcilsble with
the laws OF anatomy. only TO arise with
q cheerful smile and an, ,expression OF
having been tryine TO DO that Vsry rysiaSS tniinS
before Those cracks in the Ice were really
the only drawbacks; but even they didn't de-
tract much from the enjoyment IN fact there there
magnetic. community of, enloyment from
which nothing really could have detraoted
tr,ousp tSr. & snnddsn siYna wSy Of the whoe
ice surface. 4 pretty girl put this feeling into
words when she said:
else here were all Of one piece. and, seeing the
others move YOU have to move too. Its rust
an epidemic OF quick motion. that's what 1t lie,
and It's contagious the very worst way.
It seemed still very early when the sun began
tint the western clouds with warning hues;
tire. sharp winds bring sharp appetites. and
the mince- pie man had closed out his stock at
rulnous priees-to his oustomers.
The crowd began to to melt away as dark.
ness came but q Roodly number stayed.
especially such as were deerous OF learning or
teschinR how To- skate, who sought the seclud,
or less discomllted by the wanderinEs OF
vehicle alleged to be snow plough, drawn by
sd S2 thu eus
During the day II is estimated that S.OOO
people we're on the Ice.
The. worst part OF the whole thing was get
ting back. 1t suggested the Thanksgiving
Day football game. only the crowding. were
more unpleasant on account OF the skates.
which are more or less painful In close contact.
However. the crowd. though tired. was good
natured. and on the way. down there was
cheering and. singing. and many plans for
promises to meet on Tuesday evening or SAT-
urday afternoon for another IRunt on the steel
runners.
bring his prophecy to nRughtl-says there's q
warm wave coming.