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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Recent Pen.ion. Gr.nted.

Pensions have been issued as follows:
District Of Columbia (ten years. service)-
John Soden, Herbert 8. De Vine, Frank
Harrington, Clara Won Entrees.
Maryland-Or Original John A. Sneed, Balti-
more; original widow. ETC., Margaret Kinna-
man, Mount Holly.
vfrginia-Original. William Green, Ma
tiobal Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City; orig
inal Thomas O. Stevenson, National Sol
diers' Home, Elizabeth City: reissue and
increase, Henry jackson, Ordinary; original
widow. etc.. minor Of william podson,
Roanoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
whereabouts Of w.r.n,,..

The battle ship Oregon has arrived at Port
Townsend. Wash The torpedo boats Du-
pont, Ericsson. Porter and Cushing have
arrived at Brunswick, Ga. Orders have
been issued for the cruiser Alert, now at
San Francisco, to start January s for Brito.
on the west coast of Nicaragua to CO.
operate In the survey Of the Nicaragua
canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
COST HIM THREE DOLLARS.
street vender Fined for Obstructins
the Sidewalk.

Street Vender F1ne0 fOr ObatRuctinU
the Sidewalk.
James Moore, well-dressed young white
man, was fined s. today by Judge Scott, In
the Police Court, for obstructing the side
walk on Pennsylvania avenue with table.
Policeman Cover arrested Moore for at
tempting to sell goods on the street, after
warning him that he was violating the law.
ut seems that the Salvation Army, or a
man who poses as busted actor is al
lowed to draw a large crowd" stated the
defendant, but I was arrested when there
were not more than seven people near me,
If am fined here, I'll have to go on the
bum.
Judge Scott ruled that the law had been
violated and imposed the flne stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Bank Rivisends Declared.

The controller of the currency has de-
c,ared diyidend5i in ffavor of the creditors OF
insolvent banks Asfollows: Five per cent.
the Grand Forks National Bank of Grand
Forks. n. D.; 20 per cent, the Citizens Ma
tional Bank Of San Angelo, Tex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Dont-H a dealer offers you q bottle Of SAWS
ton OIL without labels wrappers, or In q mn-
tiiated or defAeed package. don't touch it-dont
buy IL at any price: you rest assured that
there Is something wrought may be a dangerous
and worthless counterfeit. Insist upon getting q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Book News.

SAC here for the new book
Quo Vadis:" Cloth bound.
zO<, for Shakespeare, in 4-vol Sets. Handy
~ size, superior cloth binding large
clear type. 81 the publishers price.
Continued above)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

BILBAO. Spain. December 6.-Raiiroad
trains have been showed In at several
points In this part Of the country, the drifts
reaching to the carriage windows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

New Virginia POstmaster.
Charles s. Turner has been appointed
postmaster at Axton. Henry county, Va,
vice J. N. Barker. IT., removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

u IL tiaguss about the roots Of the hair become
uL..--.k, ..e .-.r turn gray fall Oh,
Correct this trouble with Halls HAIR Renewer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Best TOYS.

The big strong Toys and
Games at prices saving you more
or less.
W6C for the s1.25 Tool Chests, containing
3 superior steel tools.
Continued above.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Dress Patterns.
Lace Curtains.

Reduced prices for little lots
the bargains of a day.
NC pair for the $1.4S Brussels Effect Lace
Curtains, 60 inches wide. 81 yds long
-. 9S pair for certain 81 lots. :. So 9s for
$40 lots. ava
Continued abOve)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Dressing Sacques.

Dressing Sacques.
Sd IA for $3.50 Russian Sacques OF Ripple
Eiderdown. In pink. blue and red.
with deep collar. cuffs, front and skirt trimmed
with white fur.
Sn .QS for s.. IS French Flannel and Elder
down Sacqucs. with sailor collar.
silk crochet edge and ribbon ties.
SAc for 81 Eiderdown Sacques in plain col
Wv ors and fancy stripes. Some with silk
frog fastenings, In military effects.
h66<s for Sc SacQGes.-of superior non-shed-
Wv ding eiderdown. All sizes in red. pink.
blue and gray.
~ss1O color Tatfeta Silk Pctticoats. TIM
hreiia nonnce: with six large cords; rustleine
lined, velvet bound
2AC for 81 Atwood Knit Skirts and Black
Saline Umbrella Skirts, lined with GAN
Continued belowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

mOC for 81 quality Black Russian Hair
Muffs. 9S for $3.50 Electric Seal
Mufs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Art Goods Sale

I'M = VTWWNlS odlS
with Renaissance and Spachtel
pieces from St. Gall, Switzerland,
at half pnicesa One illustration:
AOc for guarannteed Hand. made spacbtel
Centetpfeces that are superior to the
siderabiy higher price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
That Umbrella Sale.
MackintOSheS.

Here are bargains for tomor-
row-they'll hardly be here We'd
nesday:
SA.0S for the Ladies' usual $3.50 gar
ments. in black. navy and the
new brown. Double texture. Each with de-
tachalle cape, with plaid lining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Stamped and Warranted Sterl-
ing Silver, o25-Iooo fine.
WSC for large Hat Brushes. Clothes Brushes.
Whfsk Brooms. Nail Polshers Cream
jars Scissors. Ink Wells. Tooth Powder Boxes
BABY Rattles. Shoe Horns, Curling Irons
Match Boxes, Memo. Tablets etc. etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-21
Y AT y MA.
PERFECT HEALTH RECLAIMED
THE WONDER OF THE.AGE.

Grandest discovery in the annals of
medicine.
Guaranteed to cure more diseases
than any other medicine, treatment or
system known to the medical pro-
fession. mo MAN made" remedy,
but natures true panacea.
Vafuma is an antiseptic germicide,
it positively destroys all microbes
and germs of every kind, name and
nature, it is healing and soothing to
the mucuOus membrane. 1t will per-
manently cure the majority of cases of
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Dyspepsia, all
Stomach troubles, diseases of the
Bladder, Bowels, Kidneys, Liver, Con-
stipation, Piles, Old Sores, Rectal
Diseases, Ulcers, Eczema, ScrOfula,
Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Diseased Discharges, Diseases peculi-
ar to Women, Nervous and Physical
Weakness, etc.
NO MATTER WHAT YOUR ALL
ment, or where you live, write us full
history of your trouble, aud our con
sultiDg physician will advise you what
to do in order to regain your health.
Consultation is FREE and sacredly
confidential. Terms very low. For
proofs enclose cent stamp.
II. Local agents wanted everywhere.
No canvassing. We advertise you i'm
your home paper. Address with stamp.
THE vATUMA COMPANY.
r. O. BOX. F, 81. CHICAGO. IL l.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-21

WANTED-TRUSTWO AND ACTIVE
gentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
slble. established house in Iowa. Monthly
$500 and expenses. Position steady. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped enve-
ope. The Dominion Company, Dept. Chi
ago. Ills
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-21

Moments are useless iftrihed away;
and they are dangerously wasted if
consumed by delay in cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring i'm
mediate relief. f.. J. Weiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-21
AttcuIi0n, Ladies.

The bargain of your life-S2. so buys
any pair of ladies' tan shoes in the
store. SMITH d DIXSON.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
HOW TO YAWN.

Did you ever watch dog cape?
For thoroughness and entire absence
of affectation and mock shame faced
ness there is nothing like it, says Pear
sons Weekly. When dog gapes he
doesn't screw his face into all sorts of
unnatural shapes in the endeavor to
keey his mouth shut with his jaws
wide open.
Neither does he put his paw up to
his face in an apologize way, while
gaping in ambush, as it were. No;
when he gapes he is perfectly willing
that the whole world shall come to the
show. He braces himself firmly on
his sore feet, stretches out his neck,
depresses his head and his jaws open
with graceful moderation.
At first it is but an exaggerated
grin, but when the cape is apparently
accomplished the dog turns out his ell
bows, opens his jaws another As de-
gress, swallows an imaginary bone by
a sudden and convulsive movement,
curls up his tongue like the petal of
tiger lily and souts his jaws together
with snap.
Then he assumes grave and con-
tented visage, as is eminently becoln-
ing to one who has performed :: duty
successfully and conscientiously.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
OF PUNCTUA-
TION.

The following specimens of curious
punctuation appear to have been cut
and dried with great care: A man who
was suddenly taken sick: "hastened
home, while every means for his recov-
cry were resorted to. In spite of all
his efforts, he died in the triumphs of
the Christian religion" "a man was
killed by railroad car running into
Boston, supposed to be deaf" A man
writes: "We have decided to erect a
schoolhouse large enough to accomo-
date 500 scholars five stories high
On a certain railway the following lu-
minous direction was printed: ''Here-
after, when trains in an opposite direc-
tion are approaching each other on
separate lines, conductors and engi-
neers will be requested to bring their
respective trains to dead hault be-
fore the point of meeting and be care
ful not to proceed until each train has
passed the other" A steamboat cap
tain, advertising an excursion, says:
"Tickets 25 cents; children half price
to be had at the Office" A hotel was
thus advertised: "This hotel will be
kept by the widow of the former land
lord, Mr.. Brown, who died last sum-
mer on a new and improved plan"
"Wanted saddle horse for a lady
weighing about $50 pounds" An
Iowa editor says: "We have received
a basket of fine grapes from our friend
w., for which he will please accept
our compliments some of which are
nearly two inches in diameter" "Board
may be had at No. Peal St. for two
gentlemen with gas" Over bridge
at Athens, Ga, is the following: "Any
person driving over this bridge in
pace faster than walk shall, if white
man, be fined $5, and ifa negro receive
twenty-five lashes, half the penalty to
be bestowed on the informer." A news
paper contained this: eve have two
schoolrooms sufficiently large to ac-
commodate 800 pupils one above an
other"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
4luetry.
THE TARIFF.

Why build we railroads throughout all the land?
Why clear our rivers ont from source to strand?
Why dig canals from central lake to shore,
And send our surplus there? To ship it DER?
Then, why obstruct our commerce on the sea?
Why close our tolgates, channels God made free?
Gods laws Of commerce know no other bound
THAI human wants. where'er those wants are found
And human wants in every cline demand
The products OF the world from sea and land
Why labor hard to make or clear track,
And then Obstruct cargo coming back?
All! why spend billions to make commerce cheap,
And then dam up the channels Of the deep"
LEsAM's REPLY.
Your questions fair, and reply
With feeling deferential;
My friend. we have ito 60 it sly
(But this is contidentiaD.
Our tariff makes a large cl IS rich,
So they can live in ease,
And feeds ten thousand men who itch
To gather pubic fees.
To bribe few and tax the rest
We think will give us peac
It's rather hard for you ''Out West"
But favors many East.
And peace, you know, is what we need
And that we must maintain,
Although it m kes our pockets bleed,
And thousands may be slain.
Protection is OF course, a sham
Except for men of wealthy,
But we must rule as best we can,
And labors good for health.
The rich, you know, we have to buy,
The poor we hold by force;
And this explains the reason why
We take this tariff course.
But do not let the people know
The simple should not know it
For thus it's been, and will be 50;
And hence, unwise to show it.
Respectfully, UNCLE SAM.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
SPRING REQUIRES

That the impurities which have accu-
mulated in our blood during the win
ter shall be promptly and thoroughly
expelled if good health is expected.
When the warmer weather comes
these impurities are liable to manifest
themselves in various ways and often
lead to serious illness. Unless the blood
is rich and pure that tired feeling will
aftlict you, your appetite will fail and
you will find yourself call run down."
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones and strength
ems the system, drives out all other
impurities and makes pure, rich,
healthy blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the one trne blood purifier and the
best spring medicine. Be sure to get
only Hoods.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
MARLBOROUGH

wished to play with their comrade.
They strove to impede our passage,
but Noiraud growlingly repelled all
advances. .'-
"You see we'll enough what am do
ing. 1 am taking this gentleman to
the station" ~. -. .,,:
Not until we had reached the wait
ing-room would he leave me: :---1and
after he had gayly munched the last
two Jumps of sugar.) ...
This is my Interpretation of his part
ing, words: I'VE are twenty minutes
ahead of time. have not made YOU
lose your train! 70 Goodbye. A pleas
ant Journey to you!"-Home Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23

ACritic-The hero and the villain had
a duel last night on the stage.
GFriend-Who got the worst of it?
Critic-The audience.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
WE ARE SELLING

First Glass business suits for $3.50 in Black Chevots
(a woo for $O $2 and $l5 display
in all yesand then take $40 Black
BLU Keey equal sold elsewhere for
dollars Stop and Our goods and prices will
many dollar.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23

"BuC-
"Oh, there's no need to consult your
watch. You must learn one thing
which your watch cannot tell you,-
namely, that the train is always fifteen
minutes late. There is not case on
record when it has not been So"
But there was one that day. The
train came in exactly on time, and l
missed it. The driver was furious.
"You should let us know in advance y
he said to the station-master, "you
should let us know in advance if your
trains, all of sudden, are to arrive on
time. Never has such a thing been
heard Off He called all the station
agents IS witnesses:
elias such a thing ever been known?
do not wish this gentleman to con-
slider me in the wrong. A train on
time! On time! Tell him that this is
the first time such thing ever hap
pened." There was general cry of
"Oh, yes, yes, usually it is much be-
hind hand" | was obliged to wait no
less than three mortal hours in very
dingy little town in the canton of Vaud,
hemmed in by two sinister mountains,
| whose SUBMITS were covered 10y tufts
of snow. How should | kill the time?
Then it was my turn to ask assistance,
and again there was a general cry:
"Go and see the Caldron. 1t is the
only one in the country" "Where is
this Caldron?" was my next question.
Half way up the mountain to the
| right; but the road was hard one to
climb. They advised me to take a
guide, and down there, in that little
white cottage with green blinds, |
would find the best guide in the world
old Simon, fine fellow
| | knocked at the cottage door. 1t
was opened by an old woman.
"This is old Simon's?''
"Yes, but if you want to go to the
"Yes, do
well, Simon has not been feeling
well since morning. He can't use his
limbs, he can't 90 out. But do mt be
anxious; there is Noiraud, who can &C
in his place.
"Will you send for Noiraud?"
"Yes. but | must tell you before
hand, d,-Noiraud is not person."
"Not person.
"No, he is our dog"
"Well, but
"Yes, dog; and he is good guide
as good as my husband. He is USED
to it,"
"Used to it?'
ayes, for years and years, Simon
has taken him with him.. so he has
learned to know every path, and now
he goes very well alone He has often
guided travellers, and we always have
good accounts Of him. As to his in
telligence, you need not fear. He
knows as much as you or l. Speech
alone is wanting; but words are not as
necessary as they would be if he were
pointing out a monument, and had to
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
ON A BASIS

making selling retail trade exclusively the BEST
years. No business furies
temporary gain will tempt from the settled plans which
the long reliable goods consistently low
prices.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23
Selrrt MisrrlIony.
NOIRAUD.
Translated from the French Of Ludoyic
Halery
BY ARABELLA WARD.

"Have no fear. sir, you will not miss
your train. | have driven travellers
for fifteen years to the station, and
they have never yet missed their train!
Do you hear, sir? Never!'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23

Peruvian Guano at $3.50 per sack.
Campbell & Son, Washington and An
acostia, d. C.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-23

Horse Shoes at $3.l5 per keg. 10
Monroe ST., Anacostia, D. c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-16
Uniformity OF Text Books.

The following communication in rela-
ton to the adoption of a uniform series
of text books in the various schools OF
Custer county suggests q much needed
reform, which should meet with uni.
versal approval
LDEN VALLEY School DIST No. S, !
January 8, 1897. !
EDITOR CUSTER C~HRoNICLE.
DEAR SIR:-Being interested in the
public schools of our county, | ask your
indulgence for a short time, hoping
what may say will not only meet with
the APPRECIATION of Il school boards,
especially those Of the rural districts.
but will result in their taking some
steps which vi | result in our adopting
in Custer county, at least an uniformity
Of text books before another school
wear begins. The advantages to be
derived from a system of this kind are
many and too numerous for me to men.
ton in this article and the disadvant-
ages arising from the present system to
the youth of our county is incalculable.
| do not think | e~xasgerate when I say
there are schools in the county in which
there are as many different kinds of
readers, spoilers, arithmelics and all
other books required to be taught, as
there are scholars in attendance, this is
not only very trying upon the teacher,
but he cannot possibly do as good work
as il this were not the case.
Arrangements can be made with one
of the many publishing houses to take
all Of our old and %antiquated books at
certain prices in exchange for its series,
thereby realizing something for that
which is comparatively worthless, be.
sides, all new books will cost our
patrons much less than they now do.
My idea would be, that a day be set
for a County School convention to be
held in Custer City, and prior to the
meeting ofsaid convention, each district
meet and select one or more delegates
to attend same, then and there the
matter could he thoroughly discussed
and doubtless settled as to whether we
will have an uniformity ofschool books.
Hoping others will give you their
opinion relative to this matter | am
Respectfully yours
s. NJ II.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-16
Tax Penalties Abated,

The board of county commissioners al
their late session which ended or Mon
day last. passed n resolution i'm relation
to the abatement Of the accrued penalty
and interest upon taxes assessed in 1891,
and prior thereto, which should have
the effect of greatly stimulating the col
lection Of the delinquent taxes for the
years referred to.
The resolution provides for the abate.
ment of all penalties and interest upon
taxes for the year 1891, ard prior years
for a period of three months from Janu.
nary LIST, 1897, providing the taxes are
paid within the time specified.
Similar action in Fall River county
and other counties in the state has been
the means of materially increasing tax
collections, and it is believed that sim.
liar results will follow in this county,
1t is to be hoped that the benefits
arising from this action on the part OF
the commissioners may soon be indi,
Gated by an advance in the market
value of county warrants, which o,
present are in poor request, and not
eagerly sought at any price.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-16
To Show the PEOPLES Money,

A special from Pierre says: A sensa-
ton was sprung at the capital Saturday
afternoon by q special message from
Governor Lee, recommending the APP
ppointment Of a special commission to
investigate the %treasurer's office and
ascertain the safety of the state funds.
1t is understood that the laws govern
ing such matters are unsatisfactory and
the governor docs not feel like approx
ing the treasurer's bond without having
first known beyond doubt that the cash
called for in the %treasurer's report is
safe. How to do this is a question. The
funds are on deposit in several banks
and amount to nearly $500, 900. To
transmit them by express would involve
the expenditure of an amount equal to
the treasurer's salary, besides it would
involve much risk.
Treasurer Phillips is perfectly willing
to order the funds here, providing the
state will resume responsibility while
they are in transit and while here and
pay expenses Of transferring. 1t is a
queer complication. The governor has
the utmost confidence in the treasurer
and does not wish to embarrass him,
and sees no safe way except to have a
commission appointed by the Legislature
to see that the funds are safe.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-16
Suddenly Enriched.

Fortune sometimes strikes with as
reckless a disregard for all formahties
and as little forewarning as lightning,
and quite frequently strikes men who
do not even have their rods up. "A
year ago last Thanksgiving day, Al
Starner landed in Dcadwood with
thirty hve cents in his pockets and took
the first job that ne found. Last Febru-
airy his brother Gene, rode from Edge
mont to Deadwood on the roof of a
baggage car, reaching here with ten
cents. Tie two boys worked for awhile
in the Bald Mountain mines, but were
laid off shortly, and they say hat but
for the kindness of Mrs. Wright, Of
Portland, who trusted them for board
20 the amount of $50, they would have
gone hungry. Early in the spring
Henry Johnson was locatingsome claims
a few miles northwest of Portland, and
one of the Starners, having nothing else
to do, went along one day and stacked
out some ground for himselfand brother.
Today the ground that he located lies in
the most favored portion of Ragged
Top, and could be sold for 500, 900, al.
though tn. boys hold it for twice that
figure, and at the present rate of the
camps development will undoubtedly
get it in time. The Eva H., Silver
Tongue, and Silver Tongue fraction lie
next to the Johnson & Whiting ground,
and have 500 feet Of the ledge that
shows at the Dacy shaft. Two shafts
have been started, and a car load Of ore
has been taken out, waiting to be ship.
ped. 1t is worth from $50 to STA a ton,
and there is an almost unlimited supply
of it. The owners are young fellows
who have always "roughed" it, yet they
know the value of a dollar, have good
heads for business, AMI fully appreciate
the freak Of fortune hat made them
rich. Had they been given steady work
from the time they struck the Hills they
would still be getting only wages
Pioneer.