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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23
A Phenomenal Lake.

An Alaska travier recently described
some extraordinary Phenomena con-
nected with a small lake named Bella
wik, situated near the sea coast. Tides
rise and fall In the lake. perhaps on
account Of an underground connection
with the sea. AT the bottom, he says,
the water Is salt, but on the top there
d 4 layer OF sweet water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23
FOR SUNDAY READING
THE GOSPEL OF GRACE IS HERE
Elk POUNDED.
Words of wisdom, and ThouRhts
Worth P~onderinE Upon Spiritual
and Moral eubjects-Gathered from
the Religious and Secular Press.
Parson,

TeClOE VI CuAISS
G h h, Navy
Yard, has a fund
Of wit and humor
y~ouchsafed to few
men who wear the
cloth. Like his IA
Their, the late Bish-
op Johns, he Is
very much of a
a and he en-
joys the recrea-
tiOns of life rs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23

We certainly consider it a grave mis-
take to discourage anyone who makes
a full and free choice in matters of re-
ligion. The human mind and heart
know best, and upon arriving at ma
turity usually seeks that church and
adopts those teachings best suited to
happiness. 1t is wrong to interrupt
this. 1t is stepping in between God
and man. 1t may be a grief to parents
to think that a child has deserted the
family altar; but IL he takes the higher
life into his bosom do not fret because
he has rejected your opinions. Better
encourage him to follow the summons
Of God. The movement of the life is
the divine call. Balk his purposes, and
you will ruin his life.-Rev. r. F. Buck.
ner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23

Miss Maggie Kirkpatrick Of Philadel-
phia, who was a guest at a cottage at
Atlantic City, N. j., has been reported
missing. She is said to have about $780,
900 In Government bonds on her person,
which she persisted in carrying around
with her because she does not trust banks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23
TRUMPET CALLS.

Rams Horn Sounds q Warming Note
to the Unrcdeemed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23

HE sharper gets
most out OF the
man who Is get
ting least out OF
what he pos
sesSes.
People " h .
are all tongue.
have no ears.
No good comes
Of blaming 9th
ers for the mis-
fort n e 8 W e
bring on our
selves.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23

Only Export 1rurtles.
The Caymans Ia the West Indies *
port nothing but turtles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23
Puritauical.

E8t&Rf
Thinking Of the old paths and how
the fathers and mothers walked IN
them, we could not help wishing TINT
the Christian families Of to-day walked
even as they walked. They had fam
lily affairs. They catechised their chill;
dren. They encouraged and required
them to memorixe the Scriptures. They
believed In the Bible, the whole Bible
as the word Of God. A ''thus saith the
Lord" was to them the end Of all con-
troversy. They went ~reverently and
gladly to the house Of God, eve when
It rained and showed and the winter
winds were cold and cutting. We 81
this generation owe much Of such ple&y
40 we have to the early training which
we sometimes thought was too strict
and which this liberal age call @Purk
tanical." But 1t was good Tar ~, mn
It. would be good for q cAildrsns
Word and Way.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23
The Loneliness Of Are.

Be kind to the aged. How few think
of this and treat with due consilera-
ton those who have outlived their gem
Grafton, and whose early companie,as
and friends have been taken from
them. Unable to engage In the activi-
ties of life, they are no longer brought
into contact and sympathy with those
around them, and no tie of common In
terest and mutual dependence binds
them together. Their views and tastes
have naturally grown apart. They
share but little in common with others
The future of this life has nothing to
inspire their ambition or excite their
hopes. What calls forth, the energies
OF others has no inspiration for them.
They necessarily, to a great extent, live
in a world Of their own, with which
those around are not familiar. The
communion of their hearts Is with the
scenes of the past, and the companions
Of other years who have long ago pass
ed away. Lover and friend have been
taken from them, and their acQuaint-
nee laid in darkness. The forms they
admired and loved are gone. and eyes
that looked into theirs with the tender
est affections are sightless, and the
voices that cheered and stirred their
souls have long been silent. Their
early world Of hope and JOY has be-
come a desolation, and they In silence
contemplate the ruin that has been
wrought. They have but little to inter-
o~k &A~~o t. <l>r .~r~~l5 ervI~N~r 49, III z
grims and strangers here.
"Only waiting till the shadows
Are a little longer grown"
to finish their course and rest from
their labors. Who would not do what
he can to cheer the loneliness OF age.
to smooth their pathway, and comfoEt
them in their declining years?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-23

Whenever your life touches another
life. there you have opportunity. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
WHY MIR. sPOFFoRD RETIRED.
His Letter to the President Giving His
Reasons.

His Letter to the President Giving His
Reasons.
Following is the text Of the letter written
by Mr.. Spofford, late librarian of Congress,
to the President prior to the change in the
llbrarianship: .tnrR 20. -,-.r
WASHINGTON; June %, 1897.
To the President: The office Of librarian
of Congress is shortly to be filled by execu-
tive appointment. under provisions of the
legislative act of February 10, 1897. AS the
name of the present aincainbent has been
widely suggested for disappointment, and,
perhaps, u,ged by members of Congress,
though not by the libfariah, desire to lay
before you some reasons why should pre-
fer not to be considered a candidate 49,.
My long and laborious service of thirty
five years has now brought me to a some
what advanced term of, life, where the
manifold duties of the position already ad-
monish me to increased care In preserving
that measure of good health which has at
tended me hitherto. The duties devolved
upon me, onerous as they already are, are
to be largely extended upon removal to the
new library building.
This extension OF labor Involves the Sc
lection and organization of a greatly in
creased force of library assistants, the re-
moval of the entire collections of the IL
brary from their present quarters, their re-
arrangement and classification in the new
building, the undertaking of a new and
increase of the library by extensive se!ec-
lions OF books to repair its deficiencies, the
final supervision OF the business OF fhe
register and copyrights, and the daily con-
duct and care of the entire library admin
istration. From undertaking these multi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

ment, Improved Order of Red Men, was
held last evening, and the following officers
were installed: Prophet, NJ. Kans; sachem
Henry Hunter senior sycamore, A. H.
Penn; Junior sycamore, c. NJ. Cockerell;
keeper of wampum, Geo. W. Dix: chief of
records, Chas. Nagel; collector of wampum
3 Cuvfllfer; sannaps, ]. X. =. Lash and
a: u. Deeten guards of wigwam, John H.
DIX; guard of forest, W. F. Arnold; war
riors, Chas. Haynes, ]. H. Nayloe W. A.
Richardson and Henry Sampson; braves,
"A. j. Mullings, c. Mills, F. Schwab. ST.
and ]. W. Griffin.
Columbia Company Meeting.
regular meeting of the Columbia Steam
FIRE Engine Company was held last even
II g, and considerable routine business was
transacted. A vote of thanks was rendered
lhe Evening Star bureau, the Robert Port
her Brewing Company and the citizens for
courtesies extended. One application for
membership was received.
John Nelson's Death.
special meeting of James W. Jackson
Council, No IS. Jr. o. U. A. M. to take
action upon the death of John B. Nelson.
was held last night. Messrs. HAYDEN.
Beach and Griffith were appointed as
committee to draft resolutions of respect
70 his memory. Alexandria and RelIe
funeral ~ "''eo Tue
President Unable to Attend.
Magnus L. Robinson. secretary of The
John Hay Industrial School, which will he
dedicated Sunday, July 4, in this city. has
received the following letter from the Ex
ecutive Mansion at Washing ton, which ex-
plains itself:
The President has requested me to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your cordial letter
OF the 9th instant concerning the dedica-
tion exercises of the John Hay Industrial
school to be held the 4th proximo.
oueh Institutions as yours greatly in
terest the President who is always glad to
learn Of their success. Industrial educa tlon
can be made to play most important part
IN oettering government, and lasting good
should result from your work.
while the President regrets that hi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

farfous and pressing labors. especially with
the perplexing task of appointments, l am
well convinced that a prudent regard for
my health and strength should dissuade
me.
At the same time desire to give to the
library the full benefit of my knowledge
and Icing experience in installing it in its
rev home, and to cooperate in all its di-
Versitied interests in rendering its admin
istration and advancement completely
worthy of the country and of the magnifi-
cent home provided for it by Congress.
In furtherance of these ends and with
the sincere endeavor to reconcile the proper
care Of my health and attendant usefulness
with the highest welfare of the library, l
should be pleased to relinquish to younger
and ADLER organizing hands the enormous
and wearing labors of the responsible IL
brarianship. and, if consistent with your
desires and those of Congress. to assume
the duties of chief assistant librarian. at
my present salary, with special reference
to the wants of Congress for aid and in
formation, to the increasing demands of
scholars in their widely extended inquiries.
and to the increase of the library along the
lines of its highest utility 1 remain, with
high regard, very respt ctfulIy
A. R. SPOFFORD,
Librarian Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

Is DOuilu ~ Will SuCctSS II Is
noticeable fact that the position of Mayor
Simpson in this respect is directly opposite
to that assumed by the old administration.
Mr.. Simpson said that he appreciates the
worth of the entire board, and was glad to
have the members assist him in the man
agement of the police department.
In the matter of imposing costs on cor
poration warrants. which was referred to
some time since exclusively in The Star.
Mr.. Simpson expressed himself as being
clearly opposed to the members of the
police department receiving other than
their salary for the performance of their
duty. He did not think 1t right for
bonus to be offered to stimulate officers to
do their full duty and he would allow no
costs under his administration.
The mayors first official act was to re-
store Officer Ferguson to duty as station
keeper. He was deposed by ex-Mayor
Thompson and the act caused much ad-
verse comment from the people.
Mayor Simpsons first court was held last
night and he presided with much dignity
and evidenced from the start that during
his incumbency he and he alone will be
the mayor. The case before him was one
of disorderly conduct. VIM. Jackson. col
ored. was charged with assaulting Chas.
Schafer. Jackson was fined 81.
After Mayor Simpson had returned to his
residence last night he was serenaded by
the Third Virginia Regiment Volunteer
Field Band. and in a few well-timed re-
marks he expressed his thanks to them for
the courtesy.
Rcd Men Installation.
regular meeting of Marley Encamp-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
Boys Straw Hats.

Ivy ~ 0VA GU wv u0 U.s.
With the women and the chill
dren provided for by a trade
happening we are going to make.
a one-day bargain for the larger
boys out of our regular stock.
49, Stall be the price tomorrow for
How Boys Plain and Fancy Yacht
Stra~~ hat we sell right along
Tor Toe and 3se. Only for Saturday.
Dr. shall be the price tomorrow for
AOGo Boys Plain White and Mixed
Yacht Straws that are In our
stock today for soc. Your welcome to them
Tor 21c Saturday-but they go back to the
regular price again next week f... -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

plans are such as tdlptesItde the POSSIBLE
'ty OF his being present at the dedica tiot
services, | can assure you of his appreria-
ton of your kindly Suggestion. and Of his
earnest good wishes FOR most successful
celebra ton"
The communication was signed by J. Ad-
dison Porter, secretary tothe President.
Charter Granted.
"A charter has been granted to the Vir-
giria Mineral Reduction Company, with
the following officers: s. H.-sHunt, pres
ident; H. NJ Calder. secretary; board of d.
rectors. F. r. Johnson, ]. 3. H. Lunt, ]. NJ.
OBrien, H. NJ Sadler, S. H. Lunt and G.
L. Howard.
The company PROPOSES. 10 mine torres. in
Fairfax and Prince William counties.
Agent Douglass Removed.
Mr.. Oscar c. Wilson of Lyhchburg has
succeeded Mr.. James S. Douglass as agent
of the Southern Hallway Company in this
city. Mr. Wilson some years ago resided
here. when he was chief clerk to Mr.
c. NJ. Bornum, division freight and pas
senSer agent Of the old r. and d. RR
20. When the office was removed to
hynchburg Mr., Wilson went with It,
Mr.. Douglass has been the agent for the
company for the past thirty years, and his
removal came as a great surprise to the
citizens of Alexandria.
number Of merchants representing the
George r. Hill Co, VIM. A. smoot & Co.,
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Com
pany, J. T. and ]. G. Beckham, Fisher
Bros. E. E. Downham Co., F. S. Harper
N. Lindsay & Co, Herbert Bryant Geo. H.
Robinson's Sons, A d. Brockett & Co
ana j. X. Zimmerman went to Washington
recently to call on General Manager Green
OF the Southern railway to ask that the
company reconsider the removal of NJ
douglass, but were unable to see him, he
being absent in New York. They left pc
lt1on; asking reconsideration, Or If MIR.
Alexandrian be given the position.
John J. Crupper's Funeral.
The funeral Of the late John j. Crupper
whose death has been mentioned in The
Star, took place from No 1915 Half street
Southwest Washington, today at 1880
O'Clock. Mr.. Crupper was for a number of
years tollkeeper at West End, and died at
the residence of his daughter in Washing
ten.
General and Personal Notes.
During the month of June the clerk of
the corporation court issued twenty-six
marriage licenses and recorded sixty-eight
deeds.
Fire plugs have been erected in West
End.
Senator Daniel is expected to make an
address at Falls Church Monday next.
Services were held In the NJ E. Church
South this morning at 10 O'clock
DIR. H. p. Howard, attending surgeon re-
ports the Alexandria 1nfirmary as in first
class shape.
The election of Rev Robert Gibson as
bishops coadjutor of Virginia gives gen
eral satisfaction in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
Increase in Ship Building.

During the fiscal year ended June 30
there were built in the United States and
officially numbered 729 vessels, of 177,643
gross tons, compared with 100 vessels, of
2o3,977 tons, for the previous year. The de-
crease is almost wholly in wooden tonnage,
which for 1897 amounts to o., $40 tons, com
pared with a4,7l5 tons for 1895. Of the
total construction 347 vessels, of 1884, tons,
were steam vessels, compared with 322, of
l34,el tons, for the previous year. Steel
steamers built on the great lakes num-
bered fifteen, of 55,Sj6 tons, compared with
twenty-four, OF 5000 tons, for the previous
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
signatures Must Be Authorixed-

Based upon an opinion from Attorney
Thomas. the assessor for the District here
after. when applications for liquor licenses
are sent to him for verifioation of the
signatures, will insist I'm cases where agents
sign for owners upon an authorization
from srch owners. 1t has been claimed
that the agents in the past have exceeded
their authority in this matter, and that
numerous applications have gone through
thaf never would have passed had the sie,
ieia.e CT the owner been required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
Carter VIII He Given In.

The Secretary of the Navy has instructed
Commodore Bunce at the New York navy
yard not to resist any demand that may
be made upon MIN. for the surrender to the
civil authorities of Carter, the sailor who
killed Kenny on the Indiana Wednesday.
While unfolding the right of Jurisdiction
Of the government over its own ships and
sailors. the Navy Department believes #
best to surrender Carter. There has not
been an execution In the navy for murder
since 1918. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

Saks and Company.

Other and Greater Re-
auctions i'm Ladies
Suits, Waists, Wrap
pers, &c.
The Saks way is the best way.
But it is new way in Washing
ton as applied to ladies wears.
The dry goods stores are panic
stricken. We are violating the
dignity of their old established
customs. But we are giving you
a live-up-to-date department.
and keeping it abreast of the
times by making clean sweep
each season of that seasons
stock. You will see the effect
OF 1t next season when we open
with an entire new assortment
of styles, and they drag out for
your inspection the hold-overs
OF a year ago. You know that
has been your complaint
twas in that condition that we
saw a field for this progressive
department. It's wonderful
success and one of the perqui-
sites of your patronage is these
clearlng-up occasions.
Shirt Waists.
Not Toms, Dicks Hery's-but SAKS'-
every one ours-that are not duplcatable
either In pattern At nor quality The
hundreds and hundreds OF dozens we have sold
this season testify that you have discovered
their merit Now We clearng-we only
had new Wasts-so there are no old STYLES to
be fosted OF on you. This is Saturdays pro-
gram:
at 4Sc. yesterday drop to
Csc. tomorrow.
,n The balance nH Of 81 25 Waists that were sell
48c. tomorrow.
The balance of those 81 80 Waists that were
ZSCo tomorrow.
The balance of those 81 Waists that were
selling at LBS yesterday drop to
csc. tomorrow.
And You have the satisfaction Of knowing
that you are buying the most perfect Waists in
America-and only fresh STYLES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
Saks and Company.
Mems Furnishings.

We ask you which is likeliest
to serve you better-the pin and
needle shops, where a little side
counter is called Furnishings
department-or us who make it
one of the principle features of
this great store? We will ask
you to please compare their Of
ferings with ours. We will ask
you to please remember that we
guarantee our prices to be low
est for the best qualities.
1t is such selling as this that
silences them.
$50 and 81 Neglice Shirts, made Of the
collar and link cuffs attached.
csc.
sl2o Neglige Shirts. with detached collars
and pair OF cuffs. different patterns frum
thoss you III hnd In every other store
SOC.
2sc. six Tecks and Fourth Hands, new pat
terms and natty effects
15c., exc Tor
into ENGLISH fsr rs . rss sss5 that
l5C., ss
Reversible Pongee silk -Four in Hand scarfs.
really Two In tomorrow for
l5C., IS,
s"c Black Patent Leather and Russell
leather Belts. with harness buckles to-
morrow only at
10C.
sl;e Pajapas new patterns, made up by
one OF the best night makers In the
cruntry-
ST. ..,.,
nothing skinny in quality or proportions
45C.
case lot OF Lace Lisle Thread Shirts and
Drawers. the liglest. coolest underwear YOU
can wear; finished with SILK. pearl buttons
French neck drawers reinforced AT every
point-s1-25 value for
Csc. s a,aa.
Bic Balbrigcan Shirts and Drawers with
long or short sleeves, pearl buttons, French
neck, reinforced seats, etc. Tomorrow
Csc. each s'.a.
5Cc Outing Cloth Negiiye Shirts in sizes 16
only
25c.
Saks and Company.
. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
Shake UNTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Fcot-Ease, a powder for the feet. II
cures painful. swollen snarting feet and Instantly
takes the sting out of AMI bunions IT'S The
greatest comfort discovery Of the age Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tightftting new shoes feel
easy. 1t is q certain cure for sweating Calions
and hot. trtd. uchihE ftet Try II today: SSiS
~ al DRUGGISTS and shoe storrs. by mail for
ALLEN s. oi.MsTED. L. Ruy. y. Z my2asM sss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Mayor Simpson Holds His First
Court and is Serenaded.
HIS INAUGURAL SPEECH COMMENDED
President Mckinley Sends Regrets
to Hay Industrial School.
AGENT DOUGLAS REMOVAL
AGENT DOUGLAS REMOVAL
Evening Star Bureau,
No. SO King Street,
Bell Telephone No. lO6.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 2 1897.
The city is pluming itself because the
new administration was ushered IN with
such great success. Mayor Simpsons ad-
dress before the city council has been the
cause of much favorable comment. His
remarks In regard to the board of police
commissioners were clear and to the point,
and the people say that such a position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

; IT matters little what 1t is that YOU want
whether a situation or a seryant-a
want ad. IN The Star will reach the per
So1. who can fill your need - q
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-09-09
Uncle Sans Goddess.

The Goddess of Liberty upon the
dome of the capitol, dumped up agiu
the sky as the old one-legged mai
from Fluken's district in Indiana de.
scribes it in Riley's charming poem, is
going to have her toilet attended to-
The goddess is made of bronze; per
haps that is the reason che is so often
mistaken for an Indian chief. The ac-
ton of the atmosphere. and especially
the electricity which plays around her
massive form, has given her greenish
look which is not at all becoming, con
sequently ladder has been rigged up
from the baluStrade at the summit of
the dome to the foot of the statue and
fearless men have been at work scrap
ing and furnishing the statue and re-
pairing the iron pedestal upon which
the great figure rests and which is get
ting rusty in the joints. When the
statue and the pedestal have been duly
cleaned and repaired the dome will be
repainted, for which Uncle Sam will
lay in between three and four tons of
white lead The immense area of the
dome can be imagined when it is stated
that it will take half a dozen men ut
least two months to go twice over its
surface.-Washington Correspondence
st. Louis GlObe-DemOcrat
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-09-09
Lawsuit 800 Years Old.

The little community of Burgsinn in
the Bavarian district of Lower Fran
COMA, will shortly be able to celebrate
the not over-enviable tercentenary ju-
tilee of a lawsuit. On the 21st of June
1896. this community brought suit at
the Imperial Court, then sitting in
Speyer, against the Barons Won Thun-
gen, concerning a magnificent oak and
beech forest of nearly 5000 hectares in
extent, which may to-day be estimated
worth about 1000, 600 marks, and which
both parties claim as their own. 1t
speaks volumes for the indomitable
grit Of these peasants, who, despite
their poverty, through three long CEN
turies, generation after generation,
managed to put up among themselves
enough money to carry on the suit, and
who, in view of a recent decree. may
ultimately consider themselves the
happy owners.