VOLUME IX. WASHINGTON CITY, D. C., NOVEMBER 16,1879. NUMBER 38.

THE CAPITAL, presented on paper a force not far short of two hun- adoptsd and carried out never so ably. For example, LATEST BY TELEGKAPH. TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS. dred and forty thousand men. But the experience of I do not Itra^lne that, after the national mllitli sys" SHREVEPORT, LA., November 15.—A dispatoh from PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY the war of 1812-'15 demonstrated that whatever this tem bad been In operation for eight or ten years, each Nachltoches says Eugene Rains, a young brother of [By National Associated Press.] force might be on paper it was nil In the field. In the congressional district could turn out a Irattallon of 700 George Rains, late State senator of New York, com- "THE CAPITAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, FOREIGN ITEMS. mitted suicide there to-day. meantime a small but efficient Regular Army had mea capable of coping with the seasoned Regulars of 937 D street, Washington, D. C. End of tbe Guillotine. CINCINNATI, November 15 —J. M. Jordan, a leading grown up, In spite of popular repugnance to it as an Great Britain man for man. But I do believe we PARIS, NOV. 10.—President Grevy HAS commuted lawyer of this city, was to-day knocked down and DONN PIATT, ..'"..... EDITOR. institution, and simply because of exigencies which should have a body of men drilled In all the rudi. the penalty of five murderers under sentence oî death badly used up in the court-house by E. M. Tutwiler, a witness whom he had irritated in a cross-examina- left no choice to those who were charged with the de_ mentary routine of taotics, and trained in the primary to hard labor for life. Among the recipients of presi- dential mercy are the two juvenile assassins, Gilleand tion. . ERMS: Per year, (including postage,) six fense ol the country. The war of 1812 set at rest the teachings of discipline, and thereby ready for Instant T $2.50; Abodle, leaders of a notorious gang of youths, whose JERSEYVILLE, 111., November 15.—As a freight months, $1.50 ; three months, 75 cents—ip advance. disputes about a Begular Army as an institution. The consolidation Into mobile masses fit for the uses of misdeeds created so much excitement some months train going south was crossing Macon Pia oreek, near ago. 'Singlecopies, 5 cents. < necessity of a permanent military establishment was strategy. This of itself would be a vast deal gained. this city, the bridge gave way, precipitating ten cars M. Humbert has published a long letter to the Min- into the bed of the creek, and a man named McKen- CLUBS: Ten copies to one address, #80 In advance, conceded, and thenceforward the only question in tbe In fact it would amount to having passed the orucial ister of tbe Inferior, giving particulars of the punish- ney, of Alton, was killed, and Maloy and Cullon, with one copy free. Twenty copies tooiie address, 935 premises was destined to be that of strength. But the period in the formation of an armed force for actual ment to which political prisoners at the bagnio of Nou- engineer and fireman, were seriously scalded. mea are subjected. He alleges that some of them are in advance, with one copy free. need of a Regular Force to serve as a frontier police, service. We should at least know where our men tortured by thumb-screws, which are tightened until BALTIMORE, MD., NOV. 15.—William Harry Worth- or as a school of discipline in time of peace and as a were, the officers would have had some opportunity to the thumbs dropoff; others are bastinadoed with such ington, aged 35, bookkeeper in the grain house of nucleus for expanded organization in time of war, was get acquainted with their troops and with each other, severity as to be incapacitated for manual labor. Goldsborough & Johnson, South and German streets, REVIEW OF THE WEEK. Another punishment in vogue is to hang tip a man by while Insane from typhoid fever, jumped from the conclusively demonstrated by the experience of our and a certain amount of esprit du corps would have his feet and iiog him while in that position. These fourth-story window of the Mansion House to the side- walk of St. Paul street, dashing out his brains. BY A. C. BUELL. second conflict with Great Britain. This event can been created. For the rest, that is to say, steadiness tortures are so revolting that it is hard to believe in hardly be regarded as marking the era of a new mili- under the shock of actual battle, we should have to their reality; but M. HuraOer positively affirms that NORTHEASTHAM, MASS., November 15—4 p. m.—The he was eye witness of their infliction, and gave the It Is, of course, not within the province of any execu- tary system, except in so far as the creation of a small acquire that as It has to be acquired by all troops, names of some of the victims. new French oable is buoyed ten miles out from shore, and the Faraday has gone back after it. All arrange- tive officer ot the Government to ampliiy in specific volunteer force, and with it the Inception ot that scheme Kegular, Volunteer or what not, under fire. We cer- Efforts for Belief in Ireland. ments have been completed for land connection. ' detail the features and minutiae of any plan or scheme of national defense, may be so*consldered. The old tainly should not have our militia dispersing to their DUBLIN, November 15.—The announcement of the NEW YORK, November 15.—Leading coal companies which he may recommend to Congress as a subject of State Militia system did not die with the demonstra- homes as soon as the enemy came in sight, as in Intention of the Viceroy to expend a considerable sum will make an advance of twenty-five cents per ton on legislation. Such amplification would be contrary to tion of its worthlessness in 1812-15. It maintained an Greene's Revolutionary campaign in the Carolinas, or of money on public works, in order to relieve existing coal on Monday. custom, violative of official courtesy and in a sense existence long alter that war, apparently as little in reiuslng to cross the frontier, like Van Kensselaer's distress In certain portions of Ireland, meets with gen- MEMPHIS, November 15.—Reports come in continu- eral approval. Representations have been made to ally that yellow fever has broken out in the eity, but usurpatory. At all events, an executive officer who, jured in the public estimation by its failures to perform men in buokram at Queenstown in 1812. We should the Viceroy respecting the advisability ot the imme- there is no foundation for them, as there has been but alter recommending any legislation In the Customary service as it had been by the enemy's fire for the same not have such a shapeless mob as McClellan found diate undertaking of extensive public works. It has two new cases in the last ten days, and no alarm been pointed out to him that tbe great extent of waste manner, should proceed to point out how the matter reason. oowering under the banks of the Potomac in 1861. whatever is felt. The names of the cases are: Frank land now altogether unproductive might be reclaimed, Cornell and Sadie Willis, both white. The former of the bill itself should be framed, would undoubtedly The Mexican war, following at an Interval of about and made tertile and valuable, and that the general took it from visiting an old case, that has since died, health of the populace would be greatly improved by be held guilty ol a breach of privilege, and his recom- thirty five years, did not mark an era, so far as sys- and the latter took it in a house that had not been dis- a system of scientific and hygienic drainage. Plans infected. mendation thus encumbered would probably be tems of national defense are concerned, because it "PAP" THOMAS' STATUE. have also been laid before his Excellency for the con- treated with contempt. Executive officers therefore was a war of invasion purely, and no militia force, struction of improved harbor extensions, of branch MUNCIE, IND., November 15.—Miss Maggie Thomp- A Bustle of Preparation—meetings Last Night—Notes son, a young lady raised by Dr. Thompson, who was Invariably confine their recommendations to the railways, piers and wharves, at towns on tbe coast and however good or however bad, could have borne any Made by The Capital. along tbe principal rivers, and a number of other arrested at Richmond, lnd., for stealing, was put in jail -barest recital ot the requirements of the service in to-day, in default of bail. She has had every advantage share in it. The National Fair Is forgotten. The Interest in the works which it is held come within the perview of the which they are engaged, and to the most general sug- public health act and artisans' dwelling act. of eduoation and sooiety since her eighth year, but The Civil War, therefore, must be regarded as usher- reunion ot the Army of the Cumberland, and the ex- nothing Is known of her previous to being taken from gestions as to the mode ol meeting those requirements It has been strongly urged upon the lord lieutenant ing in the era of our Fourth distinct military systom. ercises at the Thomas Statue next week, has swallowed a New York asylum at that age. . In legislation. that there is every reason to believe that during the The old militia, that had existed under almost every up everything else. Committees have been hard at coming winter privation and suffering will prevail CINCINNATI. OHIO, November 15.—Captain Ambrose, To this rule the recent recommendation of U-eneral vicissitude except that of smelling hostile powder, for among large numbers of the laboring population if clerk of the United States district and circuit oourts, work for several weeks arranging the ceremonies, and was arrested this afternoon on an affidavit ot Special Benet touching the scheme of organizing a national nearly sixty years,collapsed in about as many days after employment is not provided lor them, and the argu- it is promised now that the display will be more lm ment has been sèt forth that it it will be far cheaper, Agent Newcomb, made at the instance of Special militia is no exception. It is, on. the contrary, almost Lincoln's first call for troops. The Government found posing than any ever witnessed In the District, at least and infinitely better in the end, if the government Agent Chase, who arrived from Washington to-day. - at the other extreme ot abstinence from specification Itself face to lace with a gigantic enemy, and no resour-. should take those measures for providing work and Ambrose gave bonds in the sum ot $10,000 for his ap- since the grand review In 1865. The tent lor. the pearance before Commissioner Hooper next Monday. - or detail; so that, if subject to any criticism, the point subsistence for the laboring classes, than be compelled ces at Its call save those of the Volunteer System. It is meeting of the society was erected on the White Lot, to sustain them in poor-houses at an expense to rate- The affidavit charges him with making false entries would he that it is more vague and more general in now possible to write of these things calmly and without just south of the Executive Mansion, yesterday. It payers. A memorial strongly Indorsing these views tor work done, and thus defrauding the Government its terms than there was any need of, In view of the prejudice. Therefore it is proper to say that while we was adopted at a recent meeting of the Dublin Union of large sums of money. District Attorney Richards will be floored and decorated with a thousand flags. Guardians, and it was upon the strength of this me- will conduct the prosecution. purely technical nature ot the subject. The conse- have tha courage and endaranoe of the Volunteers to Seats will be placed in the tent for 8,000 people. A morial, and other representations of similar tone made • quence of this fault, if lault it be, is to afford too wide thank for the preservation of the Union, we also have to his excellency, that the lord lieutenant has an- PHILADELPHIA, November 16.—The foot-ball match floor for dancing will be laid, and Thursday night the to-day between tbe University of Pennsylvania and a range for the criticisms of those who, from any cause their slowness in mobilization to thank for the dread- nounced his intention to immediately begin an exten- seats will be taken out, and the tent surrendered to fcive system of works. Columbia College was very close. For two hours the whatsoever, see fit to oppose it. lul length of the struggle, and their exorbitant costli- Terpsichore. playing was very brilliant, and the University finally in illustration I mliiht adduce the iact that several ness In preparation to thank lor a national debt that Within the last few days numerous meetings have succeeded in vetting one touch-down, and won the The bronze statue of Thomas was hoisted to Its been held throughout Ireland, baving for their pur- game, Columbia scoring nothing. ' writers who have taken it upon themselves to antago- will not be extinguished in our day. It happened pose the continuation of the anti-rent agitation, and place on tbe pedestal yesterday. The statue is lo- NEW YORK. November 15.—Next Saturday Rev. nize the scheme in its general aspect have uncon- that the South was as bad oil as we were in respect of impressing tbe government with the fact that ener- cated on the best site that could be selected for such a getic measures are necessary to prevent wide-spread Dr. Horatio Potter will celebrate his sliver wedding sciously advocated separate features of It, as It Is ac- facilities for mobilizing her forces, and infinitely as bishop of the diocese of New York. Commemora- trophy in the city. The surroundings are in keeping distress among not only the working classes in towns, tually contemplated in detail by Its authors. In fact, it worse oil as to latent resources of every description; but among the peasantry in the rural districts. tion servioes, which will be held in Old Trinity, have with the artistic worth of the piece. Broad and finely been arranged, and will be of an imposing character. one wore to take the trouble of grouping all the separate and therefore we had time to get our Volunteers in There is already evidence to show that the distress In addition to religious services, a reception will bo paved avenues, lined with fine mansions, radiate features that have been severally advocated in various shape while she was doing the same thing. But 1 in very many districts is aggravated by failure of the given at the Academy of Music, on which occasion. from the circle, and distant views of other statues potato crops and scarcity of fuel. William M. Evarts will deliver an address, and a screedB opposing the general plan, the result would suppose no military man will dispute the proposition and imposing public bulldinus are met wherever the France at Peace With All tbe World. memorial presentation, consisting of a service ot sliver be substantially a comprehensive argument, drawn that if the South had had even seventy-five thousand to the venerable bishop, will be presented by Hon. eye turns. One of the events of the unveiling will be LONDON, November 15.—A council of the French from a variety of standpoints, in favor of the whole. Regular troops on the 4th ot March, 1861, Washing- ministry was held to-day, President Grevy presiding. John Jay. tbe rendition ot the Star Spangled Banner and Her- This is perhaps an unusual circumstance, but It is by ton could not have been defended ten days; Congress The question of the relation of France with foreign KANSAS CITY, MO., November 15.—The dispatch bert Preston's "Song of Victory" by a chorus of one powers came up in due course, when M. Waddington, sent out from thfs city last night stating that Jim no means paradoxical. and Mr. Lincoln's administration might have been minister for foreign affairs, gave a highly favorable hundred voices, with cannon accompaniment. Cummlngs, of the Jesse James gang, supposed to The scheme itself, though new and perhaps novel hunted from the Potomac to the St. Lawrence in »nd satisfactory account of the situation. He said have been engaged In the Glendale train roobery, had France was now at peace with all the powers, and that, as a whole, is nevertheless neither new nor novel In ninety days, and the Confederates might have cele- The clrcle^wlll present one of the grandest sights been captured, was erroneous ; he is supposed to be ever witnessed on such an ocoaslon. Its form offers so far as could be foreseen, would remain so for, he wounded and hidden away in Clay county. Neither respect to its parts. It is rather a grouping of all the brated the Fourth of July In Faneuil Hall. trusted, an indefinite time to come. He expressed his has Jesse James' body been found, and his death is unusual facilities for decoration. Thirty-eight lofty regret that the political atmosphere throughout good there Is In the many and diverse systems hither- There is, in short, no possible basis of comparison doubted. poles, swathed in patriotic colors, fringed with bayo- Europe should be so heavily laden with wars and to in vogue into one symmetrical structure, adapted between the war-like effectiveness of any given force rumors of wars, and said that just so long as possible, nets, and bearing martial emblems, will be placed False Rumor of War. to modern conditions, both of the olvlc life and the of trained and skilled regulars and that ol any given if he was called upon to act at all, France would act around the rim of the circle. The statue will be hid- as peace-maker, and not as belligerent, and in the NEW YORK, November 15.—The recent shipment to military power and resources of the country; at the force of untrained and awkward volunteers at the out- den from view by four immense garrison flags. Fes ^course of his remarks M. Waddingtèn alluded to Liverpool of ten thousand pistols of different manu- same time rejecting or disusing those features of the set of a campaign. As hereinbefore remarked, the the present flourishing condition ot tbe republic, facture has attracted attention, and was the starting toons of evergreens and bunting will form a chain and hinted that it would, in his opinion, be point of a rumor that the Fenians were purchasing various systems which experience has demonstrated episodes of Lsxlngton and Bunker's Hill do not con- around the circle. The houses bordering upon it will part of his wisdom to leave whatever old arms In the United States. From this rumor broad to be bag. stitute an exception; for the volunteers or militia who statements were made that large quantities of arms be handsomely decorated. causes of grievance which might still exist The history of this country, from the outbreak of the faced the British Kegulars on those fields were to the amélioration of time and diplomacy, and munitions, including many tons ot powder, shot The committee on decorations met last night at the rather than without absolute necessity to foment or and shell for cannons, and bayonets by thousands, Revolutionary War in 1775 down to the present time, veterans who had seen service as recently as the . quartermaster-general's offloe. An offer from Mfss accept fresh strife, which might Only end in new dis- were otLthe way to Irish shores. The story has been embraces four distinct systems or plans of military | Kegulars themselves; and all the dlUerence between aster and popular suffering. France was stronger to- thè topfc of discussion in Irish Circles. A careful in- Gesta of tbe use of her full length life-size portrait of vestigation shows that the arms were sent in the regu- organization for the purposes of national defense. tbem was that the Kegulars had spent the intervening day than ever ; and, as a leading representative of General Thomas in decorating the reunion tent was European civilization, it became her to set an exam- lar course of trade, and to dealers only, and are not The first was founded upon the old colonial or " pro- period of peace In barracks, while the others had been intended for the Fenians. The shipments of arms accepted. Miss Ransom's ploture of General Thomas ple of prosperity founded upon a solid and perma- vincial" establishment; which, with some modlfica- cultivating their farms. nent peace. during last month, ot which statistics of the custom- at Chickamauga, and a fine photograph of General • tlons to meet differences in social and political con- house are made up, are as follows: To South America, A small force of Regulars—say 2,000 to 10,000—may Thomas, presented by Major Ledford, will also be used There was a full attendance of the ministry, and M. 1,394 packages, worth $16,347 ; to all European coun- ditions, was modeled alter the county militia of Great Waddington's remarks rêceived favorable attention tries, 1,742 packages, worth $18,659; to all other foreign be worried out and destroyed by a force of raw Volun- in decorating tbe hall. Reports of sub-committees in- Britain. There was during the colonial period much and comment. countries, except Canada, to which there is no return teers of vast numerical superiority, say five or six to dicated that the work is progressing rapidly. The for the month, 839 packages, worth $9,000. • fluctuation in the numbers and efficiency of the one. But when you reach a Regular force sufficiently Tbe Cuban Army to be Reinforced—The floor will bo laid in the big tent to-morrow. The com- Archduchess 4*hristine Renounces ber militia; but the basis of organization and the plan of large to Inaugurate and sustain a comprehensive mittee adjourned to meet at the circle to-morrow morn- Right to tbe Austrian Throne. SPORTING NOTES. . administration remained substantially, unchanged strategical plan—soy 60,000 or upwards—it is impossi- LONDON, N vembei 15.—A dispatch from Madrid ing. A large tent for their accommodation will be AFTER THE Thomas memorial exercises next Wed- from the train-bands of Miles Standish to the Regi- ble to get enough raw troops together to beat them ; says the Spanish army in Cuba will be reinforced with erected at that place. 10,000 men. nesday. tbe next great event to occur in Washington ments of New York and New England Provincials for the reason that, after certain numerical limits are is the Hanlan and Courtney boat race. An interest- The National Veteran Club met last night at Grand The Archduchess Christine has formally renounced that stormed Ticonderoga and reduced Crown Point passed, the more raw troops a commander gets together her rights to the succession for tbe Austrian throne. ing and graphic account ot the meeting at Rochester, Army Hall, and arranged for participating in the at which the agreement lor the race was made last In the last French War. the worse he is oil, in consequence of the impossibility The renunciation was the ocoaslon of a grand cere- ceremonies. The club expects to turn out two hun- mony. Tbe Archduchess will start for Madrid on Thursday, will be found on another page of our paper. An English historian of the Revolutionary struggle of regulating their movements, or of calculating their Monday neat. It was Referee Blaikle's proposition that the race dred members, who will wear badges and a uniform should be rowed in W ashington. In 1870-71 he was a says of the drums that called the American militia effectiveness, with the accuracy requisite for intricate consisting of a black suit and a slouch hat. member of the Analostan Club In this city, and is together on the road from Concord to Lexington: military combinations. Grant in Chicago. Among the latest who have accepted invitations to familiar with the Potomac. He believes, and with ••"There were officers and men in the British .Line These reflections, it seems to me, should strike any CHICAGO, November 15.—General Grant held a good reason, that the men will find a good course here who knew that sound. They had heard it close un- be present are the mayor of Louisville, the common little reception at noon to day, at his son's residence, on the Potomac when the Northern lakes will to3 man of average Intelligence with the force of axioms. council and city officers of Buffalo, Newark, New for the benefit of tbe Mexican war veterans, about a closed with ice. Blaikie described the course at Wash- der the black muzzles of French and Spanish cannon We have fought three defensive wars; that is to score of whom were escorted by a company of zouaves ington as being on a sluggish piece of water, smooth in days gone by; in the breaches of the Moro and on Jersey, Philadelphia, Harrlsburg, Baltimore and other and a band from their club-room, at the Grand Pacific and favorable to racing. In order to induce the men say, wars defensive in their ultimate objects. Two of cities. Hotel, to Colonel "Grant's, 781 Michigan avenue. to come here he procured records showing that the the Heights of (Quebec ; m the trenches before Crown them have been waged with a foreign enemy. These Leonard Swett Introduced them as a body, and Gene- Battery C of the Third artillery, commanded by average midday temperature here during December i Point and among the crags and ravines of Ticonde- were defensive both in the nature of their operations ral Grant shook hands with the old boys individually. is 47° or 48°. Dave Ward, Hanlan's chlet backer, says Colonel St. Clair, arrived from Fort Hamilton Friday. Captain Stampofskl, president of the association, that he den't believe Courtney will "toe the mark.'* roga; they knew that it meant battle with men of and in the character of their object. The third, waged This battery was ordered here as a special compliment, made floral presentations to both Mrs. General and There is a determination among our boating men, in their own mould, drilled In their own tactics and against our insurgent brethren of the South, was in; Mrs. Colonel Grant. The veterans then marcbed case the race is rowed here, to have it perfectly as it is in this command that General Thomas saw his animated by their own unconquerable spirit." * * * deed offensive in the nature of its operations, but away and the General was driven to the Grand Pacific "square." The course which Referee Blaikie has in first military service. Battery I), Second artillery, Hotel. He took his position in the large parlors, his mind will begin a short distance below the Aque- .Thus the militia who skirmished at Concord Bridge, defensive as to its ultimate object, which was the oommanded by Colonel Remington, arrived from Fort ready to receive people who were waiting in large duct bridge, and tbe oarsmen will row two-and-a-half and held the crest of Breed's Hill, were for the most maintenance of the integrity of the Union. numbers. He was assisted at the reception by mem- miles down stream and return. part the veterans of the seven years1 French war, and McHenry yesterday morning, and four companies of bers of the eitizens' committee and Union Veteran In each of these wars our main reliance has been Club. Men, women and children were in line to greet Referee Blaikie arrived home yesterday, and has could be oalled raw troops with little Or no more pro- heavy artillery, under Major J. Gales Ramsey, ar- upon citizen soldiery, improvised from the walks of the General. He shook hands with them all at expressed himself in regard to the race, as the follow- priety than would have characterized the application rived from Fort McHenry last night. civil life; embodied with great irregularity and con- the rate of about 20 per minute, or to the number of 500 ing dispatch shows: These commands are quartered at the Arsenal. during three hours ot the reception. Mrs. Grant was NEW YORK, November 15.—William Blaikie, • of those terms to the British Regulars to whom they fusion ; organized at hap-hazard, under the pressure Every morning during the present week there will be not present, greatly to the disappointment of many referee in the Hanlan-Courtney race, arrived home were opposed. of the hour; equipped at exorbitant cost, and then ladies, who expected to see her after reception. Gen- to-day from Rochester, and says the race is fixed for " guard mount" at 8:30 a. m., and dress parade, with eral Grant dined at the hotel with about thirty per- The rapid spread oi the theater of war, the forma trained and disciplined from the manual of arms to December 9, and "1 am of opinion there will be a race, battalion drill, ol tbe light artillery, at 9:30 a. m. As .sonal friends, and was driven afterwards to the resi- and a fair one. Both men seem anxious to meet each tionof large armies and the construction of the new the evolutions af corps d'arm.ee in the wasteful and dence of Mrs. Potter Palmer, on the north side, where seven bands will be stationed at the Arsenal, It is other, and no obstacles shall prevent them. We had confederation, however, soon put an end to this or- destructive school of war Itself. Our experience, his wife and daughter-in-law, who is Mrs. Palmer's nine hours' session at Rochester Thursday night, and probable that the grounds will be thronged with visi- sister, had already preceded him. Here a very ele- finally settled things satisfactorily. Courtney has . ganization or system. The men who had composed whether with the Continentals of the Revolution or tors every morning. gant private reception was held during the evening. placed himself in the hands of his new backer, P. J. the Provincial regiments were absorbed in the Conti- the Regular Volunteer combinations which we built Sullivan, and both men signed articles of agreement." The President has ordered all the departments to be nental Battalions, or became tbe leaders and non- from the ground up in 1812, and in the late civil war CHICAGO, November 35.—There were about five closed on the 19th Instant. The order was issued hundred and fifty responses to six hundred invita- THE TWENTY SIX HOUR go-as-you-please pedestrian • commissioned officers of the militia corps which the has been that we get about one really effective soldier match at Odd Fellows' Hall ended about nine o'clock nearly a week ago, but for some reason has not been tions sent out for the reception to General Grant at newly-Hedged "States" rapidly organized. The militia out of every threo men enlisted. It could not be other- the residence of Mrs. Potter Palmer this evening. last night. Saulsbury, the winner, made 109 miles , proper of the Revolutionary epoch does not fairly de- made public. The affair was very brilliant. There was a canvas and one lap, beating Post's distance by a mile. Sauls- wise. In the Iir8t place, the hurry and excitement of bury left the track at 9:02 p. m., having fifty-eight The seating arrangements at the Circle are being canopy from the street to the door, lighted with a cal- . serve the name of a systom in itself, as It was never actual war on our hands precludes that close and ex- cium burner. General Grant shook hands with all minutes to spare. Post in the last match, in which he rapidly completed. Lieutenant General Phil. Sheri- made 108 miles, bad thirty minutes to spare. Owens much else than a feeder to the Continental Line, acting physical selection which, as M. Bupin ob- the guests and appeared to enjoy-¿he company very dan, president of tbe society, will preside at the re- much. Many of the ladies' toilets were elegant. left the track at nine o'clock, having 105 miles to his which may be termed our Second distinct military serves in his admirable work on the Military Force of credit. Hodgson, the next man, retired at 7:30, hav- union, and at the exercises at the statue. All general Mrs. Grant wore a corn-colored silk dress, with low . System. Britain, is the indispensable groundwork of service- ing 85 miles on his side of the slate. Saulsbury hav- officers ol the army, exoept Terry and Howard, will be neck. Mrs. Palmer wore white brocade, with diamond ing performed the greatest feat yet accomplished by I observe that several recent writers treat of the able armios. In the next place, the pressing need of ornaments. Mrs. Fred. D. Grant was attired in white here. any District pedestrian, will claim the championship, Continental Line as a Kegular Force. This Is an error. masses of men at the front precludes that drill and Bilk, trimmed with lace. and an effort will be made to arrange a match be- The definition of the term Kegular Force Is "A stand- The address of welcome at the re union on the morn- Hand's orchestra furnished the music. There were tween him and Post. Tracy, the Baltimore pedes- training In the rudiments of the art oi war which can no refreshments, except liquor, in the gentlemen's ing army—troops maintained upon a permanent es- ing of the 19th will be delivered by one of the District j trian, who holds the champion belt of Maryland and only be successfully executed In the quiet of a camp dressing-room. The reception closed at 11 o'clock. the District of Columbia, last night offered to go into tablishment in peace as well as in war." or barrack, undisturbed by the alarms or the duties of commissioners. The address of welcome on the even- a twenty-six hour match with Post and give Post a start of five miles. Post quickly accepted the offer, 1 have seen many original papers relating to the actual campaign. And, in the third place, there is ing of the 19tb, on behalf of the citizens of the Dis- The Debris of New York Fires. trict, will be delivered by Judge MacArthur. and there is a prospect that a match will be arranged - Continental troops, such as commissions, articles of no opportunity whatever for what is termed the " sea- NEW YORK, November 15.—Fire Marshal Shelden which will call out the best leg talent of both Wash- Stanley Matthews, the orator at the unveiling, ar- is investigating informally the Cannon street ington and Baltimore. attestation and honorable discharges, from which It soning" ot troops; that is to say, accustoming the in- tenement house fire, whereby the JBeztky family lost appears that not only were the men enlisted for a rived last night, and is the guest of the President at their lives, and will resume the formal investigation dividual soldier to the privations and hardships oi the DISPATCHES from Toronto state that Hanlan is very . stated period, "or during the war," but the regimental the White House. next week. The bodies of five victims are still at the field by processes sufficiently gradual to avoid under- morgue, and will be burled to-morrow. Patrick anxious to meet Riley, and expresses a willingness to organizations themselves were similarly limited in mining his constitution or shattering his health. On A company of Infantry and thé Columbus barracks Lynch, the fireman who was so horribly burned in row him in Washington nine days after meeting duration; and as a matter of fact they all disappeared band will leave Columbus for Washington to-morrow attempting to rescue the children, and Mary Bur- Courtney, for either $1,000 or $2,000 a side, the race to the contrary, whenever we have had war on our hands be either three or five miles. So there Is a prospect of within a year from the recognition of our indopen- at noon. The Cincinnati delegation will leave for bishel, also badly burned, are still at the hospital, and we have been compelled to do &11 these things at once, it is believed both will recover. having two great boat races here next month. Thou- - dence by Great Britain. Washington to-morrow. A dispatoh from Cleveland sands of people and thousands of dollars will proba- and the wonder is not that we have done so well, but Gangs ot men are to-day clearing away the debris last night stated that four car loadB of people had left bly be attracted here on both occasions. If tbe proper Under these circumstances It is obvious that writers that we have been able to do anything at all. What we of the fire in the Celluloid manufactory, Lafayette spirit is shewn by the hotel proprietors and others who refer to the Continentals as "regular troops" are have done simply proves that the Americans, despite that city for Washington to be présent ât there- Place. who will be greatly benefited by these events, it may • either badly informed as to the facts, or slovenly in union. The Churchman has been moved to new offices, and not be long before the Potomac may become as famous all the defects of their system, are naturally the most will be published Tuesday as usua'. The building and for its races as any river in the world. their use of terms. martial people, and the most susoeptible of manipula- The Mexican Veteran Association last night, in re- stock were Insured for $20,000, in policies of $4,000 The Continentals were simply volunteers. Their tion into great armed forces, of any in the world. sponse to an Invitation to General Grant to be their each, in the following companies : JEtna of Brook- THE walking fever still heats the festive blood, and lyn, Phoenix of_Hartford, Lancashire and Phoenix of the last in the business is a challenge from Mr. George steadiness and susceptibility to discipline was due to guest in this city during the coming week, received a W. Howard to the victor, or any of the contestants in The present questions are, simply, Shall we profit Brooklyn. Loss over and above Insurance between the large leaven in their ranks of veterans of the letter from the General, thanking them tor the cour- $20,000 and $25.000. last week's walking match, lor a fifty-two hour match, French war, or of men who had received for several by the experience of the past! Shall we avoid the tesy, but stating that he would be unable to be pres- The Spirit of the Missions cannot come out in time, at stakes from titty dollars to two hundred dollars, or errors and embrace the opportunities which that ex but will be published for November and December in a a twenty-six hour match for fifty dollars. Mr. Howard, years the excellent training whloh distinguished the ent. makes this wager and requests its consideration. perlenee has made clear? double number. old Provincial militia. But even with all these ad- The Christain Soldier and Sanitarian had their " Jack" Lynch has gone to New York to winter. vantages the full campaigning value of the Continen- If the answer Is to be affirmative, then the next and forms destroyed, and will be late in publication. No place like New York, ye know. That horrible Tbe Weather To-Hay. tals was not developed until the Baron Steuben had most important query is, How shall we prooeed ? picture ot him in tbe N. Y. Clipper is enough to drive For New England and the Middle States, slightly Rumored Elopement of General Sickles' him out of New York. • consolidated their organization and unified their train • My reply to this query—a reply based upon cer- cooler and clear or fair weather, southwest to north- Daughter. CINCINNATI claims to have engaged the following1 tlonly an average familiarity with the history of Ing by the Introduction of his system ol administra- west winds, and slowly rising barometer. NEW YORK, November 15.—The Sunday Star says players tor 1880: Will White, M. R. Maneell, Andy tion and tactics. At the close of the Revolution, and military administration and execution—would be certain parties residing in this city received private Leonard, John Manning, Sam. Wright and John E. that the plan Indefinitely, though not obscurely, out- telegrams from Paris conveying the intelligence that Clapp. upon the disbanding ol the Continentals, we lapsed THERE was a church fair at Silver City, Nevada, and Miss Sickles, only child of Daniel E. Sickles, late into what may be called the Third System. This Is lined by General Benet, In his report for the current a bad man put an advertisement In the local newspa- United States minister to Spain, eloped with an DECEMBER 4, and Niagara Falls, Is the date and year, deserves at least the thoughtful attention and pers that hugs would be sold as follows: " Ten oents Englishman named McCarthy, the pair having fled place of the annual League meeting. A good place known as the old General Muster System. It did not for a game of " freeze-out." serious consideration of those charged with caring for to hug any young lady between fifteen and twenty; to London. General Sickles arrived in Paris a short come Into full operation until 1808, though its founda- five cents lor young ladles between twenty and thirty; time ago for the purpose of bringing his family home BOSTON takes a drop from Snyder to Brown as tions had been laid by the States severally, from time the public Interests. one dollar to hug another man's wife; old maids, two to New York. He pursued the runaway couple to catcher—the hefty Brown, who caught here for Chi- for a cent; all females of the woman's rights persua- London, and had them arrested. McCarthy Is said cago. to time, as early as 1792. 1 am not too sanguine about the results of his sion are free." Inquiries for the hugging booth were to have a wife now living, and his social connections In 1812 the old militia system was at its.zenlth, and numerous. are flimsy. Have a good manager, me boys; don't let the pritar scheme, supposing it or something in its line to be stand in the way. 2 THE CAPITAL: NOVEMBER 16, 1879.

"A. WATSON, INVENTOR." Dwellers; if they read their Bible, they had few news- Dr. Walsh's funeral took place on Tuesday after- MEB0HAÏÏT TAILOBIW. PERSONAL. papers to read. It is a fact that a man needs, or thinks noon from St. Matthew's church. The Rev. Father This gentleman was the subject of a series of ne needs, to know so many things now that general Boyle, a long acquaintance and- friend of the de- scholarship is becoming very rare. All branches of ceased, pronounced a most beautiful eulogy. The conundrums In our last Issue, and arises to answer Love and arsenic. Sweets to the sweet. research are falling more and more into the hands of medical and temperance fraternities of the District them himself. In justice to Mr. Watson we;?publish specialists, by whom the real work is done, and who had both met and taken appropriate action in respect —Frascuelo, the greatest bull-lighter of Spain, died his answers, at the same time parenthesizing that we 0 iiy present the result of their labors to the world. to their departed brother, and three representatives last week. This Is what makes the genuine scholarship and gen- of each fraternfty acted as pall bearers. Those of the NEW DEPARTURE! know nothing of the facts detailed in them, either uine science of our day so complete, and enables it to medical profession were Drs. J. M. Toner, Johnson —Though he had a will of his own, Senator Chandler one way or the other; assume no responsibility for aohieve such really great results, and the man who Eliot and S. A. H. McKim: and of the temperance left no will. the statement, but have no doubt that he is giving it knows one thing well may be content to accept what society Judge Halloway, W. K. Pike, Esq., and JR. O. other men have learned on other things. The trouble —Webb and Boyton will rehearse the Hanlan- straight: Polkinhorn. The remains were followed by an im- is that the most of us do not know anything well. We mense number of friends to Mt. Olivet cemetery, that •Courtney fiasco. EDITOR CAPITAL : Under the heading of "A. Wat- let others do not only a part, but all of the work, and beautiful city of the dead. son, " the last CAPITAL gave a few of the projects in and we calmly appropriate the results in fifty cent —Boston is called the Hub because it is the slowest 1 4 ALL BUSINESS AT MY ESTABLISHMENT whlohlhave been engaged. Some were erroneously primeis, and flatter ourselves that we are educated.' part of the wheel. stated, while many of the most important were Herein is the weakness of all this primer business, AU0TIUN SALES. WILL HEREAFTER BE CONDUCTED ON THE —Colonel Joe Blackburn is In town, and will re- wholly omitted. With many previous years' ex- that It tends to destroy all habits of real study and to main here until August. perience in public works, I was for three years en- substitute a superficial smattering of universal infor- ULLETIN OF SALES. gaged in the completion of the Washington aqueduct, mation for a well-grounded, because patiently-ac- —B ismarck has forty-seven decorations. Five more B which experience is the reason why I write so fre- quired, knowledge of some one helplul thing. The BY DUNCANSON BROTHERS, Auct's, and he will be a full deck. quently on the subject of public Improvements. In primers are all very well, if they are rightly used, as September, 1858, 1 published an article in the Star helps to reading, not as substitutes for it, but a man S. E. Cor. NINTH and D STREETS Northwest. —W hy is it that if a man barks his nose no account CASH BASIS, proposing a Panama Ship Railroad, in place of a will find more profit from reading one book tor hiin- MONDAY, 17th NOVEMBER, at 10 o'clock a. m., of the cause is even credited ? •self than from having somebody else read a dozen for canal* In March, 1879, or over twenty years alter, for Ewald Schmltt and Herman Stelbllng, trustees, —Theodore Til ton has completed a volume of poems. Captain Eades proposed the same plan in the New him." . York Tribune, and in September last the American entire furniture, contained In house 811 E street Tney are not of the heroic order. THUS BN ABLING CUSTOMERS TO PROCURE Society of Civil Engineers, at their meeting In New northwest, and known as the European Hotel. —Bob lnjuresoul will make the greatest effort of York, indorsed the plan as practicable. Recently my LETTER FROM AN AMERICAN ATHLETE. ALSO, SAME DAY and hour, the entire effects of THE VERY BESTGOODS, MADE IN THE MOST his life at the Grant banquet In Chicago. article was re-published in the Star. To the Editor of THE CAPITAL. private residence No. 821 Ninth street northwest. PERFÌÒT MANNER, AT — Virginia should take down its motto, Sic Semper In 1859 1 invented self-sealing stamped and un- I am one of the chief performers attached to Bar- stamped newspaper wrappers, and after two sessions TUESDAY, 18th NOVEMBER, at 10 o'olock a. m„ Tyra nms, and substitute ''Forgive us our debts." num's big circus, and as my career, for one of the kinc', of Congress, obtained an act authorizing their adop- has been brilliant, 1 send you the leading events ot sale of desks, carpets, mattings, &c., &c., at Patent —M olasses having gone up five cents a gallon, tion, and then, after several rejections by the Post my life. After attending a number of common and Office, southeast corner G and Ninth streets northwest. Sherman will give us less taffy on the goodness of the Office Department, 1 at last succeeded in forcing them select schools, and getting weaned from the restraints into use. The stamped and unstamped have been on AT II O'CLOCK A. M., trustees' sale of household times. of a happy Christian home, I entered Yale College, BOTTOM! PRICES, sale over eighteen years, about 50,000,000 now selling and graduated with what are called " all the h0R0rs." furniture, billiard tables, stoves, &c., &c., at Sales- —George FawcettKowe is running a temperance annually, carrying about $600,000 annual postage, When 1 entered upon my higher student life, 1 kept rooms, southeast corner Ninth and D streets northwest. play in Philadelphia with a chorus of two hundred with convenience to the public, considerable profit to the Post Office Department, and also to newspapers, constantly before my mind the achievements of the WEDNESDAY, 19th NOVEMBER—Holiday. WHICH WILL FOREVER LET ME OUT OF THE children. by Increasing their sales to read, and then enclose to men who nave reflected honor upon our country, but hardly had I entered upon my studies before the FRIDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, at 4 o'clock, for J. J. CATEGORY OF THE COMPLAINT OF HIGH —The Blaine boom is sounding throughout Penn- lrlends and relatives in these convenient wrappers. Johnson and T. A. Limbert, trustees; valuable real During these eighteen years these wrappers have crowning influences ot the college (where they have sylvania. " Blaine of Maine " clubs are^the popular an extensive library, but not a respectable catalogue) estate in square 934, H street, between Ninth and PRICES. 1 BUY MY GOODS FOR CASH, AND been introduced into the postal service of all civilized Tenth streets northeast—unfinished houses caper there. nations. began to work upon my taste and ambition, and I as- UNDER MY NEW SYSTEM OF DOING BUSI- pired for the fame of an athlete. I had gone far TUESDAY, 25th NOVEMBER, at 10 o'clock, —Aleck Stephens is as light a weight in politics as In -18671 first proposed my plan of " storm and flood enough in my Latin and Greek to learn that the two household furniture, Brussels and other carpets, stoves, NESS I AM ENABLED TO MAKE GARMENTS in physique. He is now bartering for Grant and the signals," by the telegraph and cannon, to give certain, great nations oi antiquity had devoted much attention L &.c. &(\ instant and general warning of coming storms and WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER, on lot south ol AT PRICES Solid South. to their physical development, and I took it for floods, and alter a constant agitation of the subject in granted that without some recreation, allied to the Treasury Department, large lot of carpets, desks, &c., —Two Madrid Shylocks—one a Cuban slave dealer- the press and Congress for three years, an act was present game ot base ball, Cicero and Demosthenes &c. have advanced Alphonso $2,000,000 for the Arch- passed establishing the " Weather Bureau." General THURSDAY, 27th NOVEMBER—Holiday. Myer, who then knew nothing whatever of meteor- would not have impressed the world with their great abilities. Sales ot real and personal property promptly at- duchees' dowery. ology, having never read a book on the subject, and tended to. Accounts sales settled 24 hours after sale. As Low as Any House —In Boston last week a byclcle-rider made six hun- knowing my important labor in procuring the act, Cash advanced on goods ot every description. Ample dred and sixty miles in sixty hours ; which is much agreed to give my plan a trial at military stations, 1 first attached myself to a gymnasium, and soon storage room. Appraisers of real and personal prop- which, however, he shortly afterwards insultingly re- erty. better than walking. found that 1 could excel some of my fellow-students fused, and for nine years he has persisted in this in the rope performances. I then invested a portion of 113 DUNCANSON BEOS., Auctioneers. In the United States. —Roscoe Conkllng uses his fingers instead of a refusal, though the Western Union Telegraph Com- my means in a little skill, in wfiich I spent many pany have three times offered free telegrams to test pleasant hours on the Sound ; but this recreation soon Y DUN CAN SOX BROS., Auctioneers. handkerchief. This destroys whatever small romance the system, making the cost of the test only a few was ever attached to Roscoe. charges of powder at the military stations. Myer put became rather tame, and 1 became a member of a B newly-formed boat club. I forthwith purchased a skull- TRUSTEES' SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNI- — The mayor of Louisville has Invited Grant to visit in operation, at great subsequent cost, the European system, invented and established in 1862 by Admiral cap, to keep my brains comfortably warm ; also a full TURE AND EFFECTS, BEING- CONTENTS OF that city, but the Holbrook-Underwood affair pre- Fitzroy of the British navy ; but at the investigation suit (closely fitting) of that plhk netting which makes PREMISES, NO. 811 E STREET NORTHWEST, cludes all possibility of acceptance. two years ago he swore that11 the plan was his inven- a man look like a sausage, and at once entered upon my superior career of pleasure and influence. In the AND KNOWN AS THE EUROPEAN HOTEL, —The Czar has recently granted religious liberty to tion." 1 now have a bill in Congress to test my Styles will all be the Latest, and particular system, which will doubtless pass the com- meantime my college duties commanded a little of AT AUCTION. Baptists. Immersional religion can hardly be as ing session; and even before, if Senator Ramsey is my time, and by close and careiul management 1 suc- By virtue of a deed of trust given to us, and duly re- popular in cold Russia as emotional. made Secretary of War, being a progressive man, he ceeded in getting through my recitations. But to corded in Liber No. 882, lolio 470, one of the land re- will doubtless give me a test under the present law, confess the truth, my thoughts were more with my oars Cut and Finish the Most Perfect. —The P. I. man of the New York Herald is evi- cords for Washington county. District ol Columbia, which is ample. 1 have claimed that when this sys- than with my books, and merrily passed my days. and at the request of the party secured thereby, we den tly desirous to disprove the idea that he is Irish. tem is generally established throughout the United Anon the fame of old Yale began to loom conspicu- will sell at 811 E street northwest, known as the Euro- Hi s columns are principally in French. States the saving in damaged grain and hay alone ously in the sporting world, and when the Howard pean Hotel, on MONDAY, November 17,1879, com would be $100,000,000 annually, and at ti filing cost. boys entered upon their course of bragging, to be — Mark Twain took the stump for Cornell, and the mencing at 10 o'clock, all the goods and chattels men- counted among the victors ot the oar now became with tioned in Schedule "A," attached to said trust, and latter was elected. It was all a joke; but the Demo- In 1870 two others and myself obtained an act irom us simply a question of honor. comprising in part— crats can't see, though they feel, t&e point. Congress and the city councils appropriating $150,000 The meetings of the club were frequent, and the Walnut Extension and other Tables, to clean out the old canal and improve the general talking often extended to long after midnight, while —There's many a man who wouldn't work for a health of the city. Walnut and other Chairs, Sideboar is, the linguist?, historians and philosophers were fear- Assorted Bedsteads, Cottage Sets, Parlor Suites, couple of dollars per day, but will put in both day and In 1871, being then employed in the city water de- fully neglected. Then came the Saratoga campaign, STOCK OF FOREIGN AND u Brussels and other Carpets, Looking Glasses, night industriously standing around for a drink. partment, I devised my plan of one small night accu- a part of which 1 was ;" alterwards the great race Lounges, Curtains and Lambrequins, mulating reservoir east of the Capitol, and one on upon theThames ; and then the idea of ever becoming —Senator Bayard of the delicate boom refused to Washington Heights, into which water would be Mattresses, Bedclothing, Blankets, &c., an honor to my country, in the hum drum path of Feathers, Washstands, Pictures, Stoves, be received by John Kelly and the braves of Tam- forced at night under a high pressure from the mains, learning, gradually left me, and 1 found myself a con- DOMESTIC PIECE to flow out again during the day when the pressure Dinlng-Room Furniture, Crockery and Glassware, many. And now John longs for Bayard's scalp. firmed athlete. Not only did I announce myself to Cutlery, Linen Table Cloths, Napkins, &c., &e. was withdrawn by use, and thus increase the supply the younger fry of the college as a tutor In the manly —Baked meats after the funeral. Kangaroo Conger two-fifths, with great improvement in the quality of arts of rowing, as well as of billiards, ten pins and ALSO, IS UNUSUALLY LARGE AND FINE FROM tried forming a combination which would locate him in the water, while the cost would not have been half self defense, but 1 took pleasure in exhibiting myself Office Furniture, Black Walnut Desk, Letter Press. that of another large main. But the 3o inch main at all sorts ot places, clad in my worsted skin, and in WHICH TO MAKE SELECTIONS. GIVE ME A the seat made vacant by Chandler's apotheosis. having been laid at the cost to the city ot $500,000, and ALSO, daily measuring and taking notes of my expanding CALL, EXAMINE MY GOODS AND MANNER —Schouvaloff Is shoveled off the Russian ministry the water, after a few years, being again deficient in chest. But feeling that " no pent up Utica" should A fine lot of Imported Wines and Liquors in glass. quantity, and at times very muddy, 1 have again pro- at London, and Lobanoff takes his position. The "contract my powers," 1 expatiated upon the many EWALD SO KM ITT, ) T.„.t.„ OF DOING BUSINESS, AND BE CONVINCED posed my plan to Congress, in place of another main HERMAN STE1BL1NG, ( lruslees- Rus sian patronymics seem all to be greatly " off. " or an extension of the conduit under the Meigs plan. themes which are naturally associated with college sporting, such as the best cigars and beer of the day, DUNCAN BROS., Aucts. It2 THAT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY LEAVING —Bob lnjuresoul says : " I regard General Grant as My plan is sustained by numerous similar reservoirs in in other cities. Two in New York. the achievements of the waikists and other so-called YOUR ORDERS WITH ME. the greatest soldier the Anglo-Saxon blood ever pro- idiots, the safest race-horses to bet upon, and all the Y DUJiCAIiSON BROS., Auctioneers, due ed." Small wonder that he doubts the existence Over a year andahaif ago, after having seen for kindred varieties of ornamentel knowledge, not for- B Corner Ninth and D streets northwest. years the great injury to property and health on Penn- getting an occasional hint as to the most successful ^>f a God. sylvania avenue and the low grounds from local rain- methods for humbugging the faculty. TRUSTEES'S ALE O F BILLIARD TABLE,HARP, —"How many drinks does it require to give a floods, 1 published my plan of an Intercepting sewer And now the time was approaching when I must PIANO, BEER REFRIGERATOR, WITH HAR- in F street, from Seventh to Seventeenth, through the -Georgian the jim-jams?" is the proper inquiry since leave college, and I began to reflect seriously upon VEY & SEAL'S AIR PUMP ATTACHED; CANE White Lot, the fall being 26 feet in miles, to enter my future profession. As the Yale boys had been de- Bob Toombs' drunken telegram to the editor of the the river above high tide. This, witn a small inter- feated in boat racing about four times In every five AND WOOD SEAT CHAIRS, COUNTERS, &?., •Chicago News. cepting sewer through the lower Smithsonian, the contests In which they participated, my ardor as a Agricultural and the Monument grounds, would have &o —According to President Hayes' version of the fact master of the oar began to abate. My ambition was The [Patent Strai> carried of! full three-fourths of the rafn-water, mud somewhat thwarted. I had no taste for law, and By virtue of a deed of trust given to us, and duly eighteen years' imprisonment for the murder of a and city filth, to the river channel, thus preventing all could not condescend to the common business of sell- recorded in Liber 909, folio 476, et seq , one of the land shipmate is sufficient punishment, and so he com- floods and injury to property and health. My plan records for the District of Columbia, and by request of was generally approved ot by the public and press, ing calico after having received a classical education. mutes' sentences. The philological drill through which 1 had passed as the party secured thereby, we will sell at the auotion [Pantaloons, was indgrsed by three departments, by thirty-two of rooms of Dimcanson Bros., southeast corner Ninth and the largest property-holders on the low grouds and by a student had given me a knowledge of selected por- —Jim Flsk's widow boards in South Deerfield, Mass., tions of certain authors; but that was about all I had D streets northwest, on TUESDAY, 18th day of No- a delegation of citizens to the commissioners. Major vember, A. D. 1879, at 11 o'clock a. m., all the goods with a couple who were formerly her coachman and Twining, at an interview invited by him, admitted acquired. 1 felt, after ail, that I knew nothing of the cook. This is not through economy, however, as she real life of the great nations ot antiquity, and precious and chattels mentioned in Schedule "A" attached to that he had no practical experience on the subject, said trust, and partly enumerated above. is quite wealthy. but he approved my plan in every particular. Yet, little of tke present condition ot the world. 1 was The Greatest Invention oi disgusted. 1 did not know what to do, when, as if by EWALD SOHM1TT, ) T t for this service to the public, a few months afterwards, irusce —General Grant's enemies are starting the absurd he grossly insulted me, and without the least provoca- a miracle, 1 was riveted by the thought of the base It HERMAN ST1EBLING, 5 es. and prejudicial report that he has become a teetotaler. tion. Lieut. Hoxie's plan of a sewer was afterwards ball business. The possibility is more impossible than the proba-1 adopted, to empty into the river eight feet below tide, Why not? The Romans and the Greeks had given UNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers, the Age. which has already been generally pronounced a de- dignity to a similar game, and a few centuries ago Ninth and D streets northwest. jbility of its veracity. cided failure, and a squandering oi $100,000, an equal the princes of France and Italy had blessed it with D —In British Columbia the citizens have discovered] sum in addition to go tne same road, if he and Major their patronage. FURNITURE AND EFFECTS CONTAINED IN Twining are not removed. that the Chinese must go, and the moon-eyed lepers] 1 dropped the oar and took up the club. I studied PREMISES 824 NINTH ST. NORTHWEST— hard, and it was not long before 1 had no superior as IT GIVES EASE AND COMFORT TO receive no better treatment there than if Dennisl In 1873 I invented and patented a movable pipe In part consisting of Chamber Sets, Cottage Sets, Bed- a striker, a pitcher, a catcher and a runner. By my steads, Mattresses and Bedding; Carpets, Lounges, .Kearney were Queen of England. fire extinguisher, a simple and cheap plan to extin- skill I attracted public attention, and was handsomely guish fires in high buildings; and also perforated Chairs, Tables, Lice Curtains, Chromos, Dining —Grant having survived the welcome address de- mentioned in the newspapers. 1 visited several cities, Room and other Furniture, Stoves, Mirrors, China, protection hose, a plan to prevent great conflagrations by invitation, with select parties, and found the life THE WEARER. live red by Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago, and the like those of Chicago, Boston and numerous lesser as jolly as the days were long. The next step was to Glass and Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, &.C., &c.; In all Marine band, can now stand anything. He certainly fires, to which every great city is liable. During the play and teach the game as a professional, and I was a desirable assortment at auction, as above, on MON- last several years 1 have urged upon the city authori- DAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 17, COMMENCIHG AT This Double Strap is Superior to Suspenders Is an animal of remarkable staying power. duly proclaimed an accomplished professor ot the ties the building of a free swimming bath, like those game of base ball. My earnings, however, were lim- 10 O'CLOCK. House for rent. as it Rests the Pant's on the Mips and Re- —A burglar in Wisconsin was armed with two re- in many other cities, to wash all Washington, and It7 DUNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. lieves the Shoulders From the Continual Strain hope to get an act for the same at the coming session ited, and it became me to look after a more lucrative volvers and a bowie-knife, and yet Mr. Keech, whose of Congress. My alternate colored safety steps, to employment or profession, and hence my transfer to Caused by Suspenders. lio use he entered, knooked him down with a mop- prevent accidents, especially at night,are well known. the position of "jumping-jack" in Birnum's circus, although my regular title is that of the Acrobatic Pro- While Stooping or Sitting it Does Not Draw- lia ndle, disarmed him and marched him a mile to And lastly, 1 recently proposed to the school board my plan of a United States school temperance pledge, fessor. 1 like the profession, and am making some ALL COMPETITORS DISTANCED the Pant's From the Bottom. jail. for adoption in schools here, and generally through- money; and as my performances are generally clas- —Cetewayo is now on exhibition, photographically, out the United States, with the hope and belief that sical, my partial acquaintance with the writers of an- tiquity which I formed at Yale College has been of es- as a professional beauty. It is a trick of the stationers boys and men especially may be educated to tem- perance like girls and women, and the great evil and sential service to me in my ground and lofty tumbling. An Illustration of the Patent Strap to exhibit the fat nigger King's photograph sand- cost of intemperance be thus gradually removed. And 1 regret to say, however, that within the last lew weeks FINE, PRESH BUTTER TR1ÜMPH0T wiched between portraits of Mrs. Langtry and Corn- if Mr. John R. French, an active and intelligent man, my health has been far from good; ft is a case of envy is appointed commissioner, most of the local improve-l and melancholy, I fear; for the wonderful success of wallis-Lewis. ments herein proposed, with many others, will doubt- the waikists wno are now being worshiped in New Pantaloons. — The crowning crime of the New York police is its less be put into operation immediately, at small cost, I York has inspired a deep feeling of regret that 1 did Four of the Fire Premiums Offered by the rec ent prevention, through one of fts members, of a and to the great advantage of the community. You not devote myself to that exalted and refined profes- refer in your closing remarks to the time when 1 shall sion. What a blessing to be the hero of Gilmore's Gar- National Fair Association for Butter hook agent committing suicide. The public might cease to urge my projects upon the public, and to my den, with twenty thousand people, representing the sta nd the clubbing of peaceable citizens, but this sort epitaph. As inventors have made the world, my great- culture of the nation, in this glorious age of Darwinian est pleasure is the thought that I shall have contrib- of thing caps the climax. civilization, and to have the Flimseys of Fifth avenue uted somewhat to the general progress, and when the sending you custard and ice cream ! What a glorious AWARDED TO US! —And now we have Hoskins'majority something end comes, 1 may be worthy to rest beneath an humble destiny ! But, after all, to be a member of Barnum's over a thousand as against POtter. Verily these be stone, inscribed, A. WATSON, Inventor. staff fs a position not to be sneezed at, when the whole parlous times; Democrats are stupid people, Republi- population of my country is sinking into the condition Washington, D. C., Nov. 14,1879. ot the unadulterated animal. cans bold knaves, and politicians more thorough | Tie P, P. Butter Meets a Waterloo Defeat frauds than ever known before. SHORT CUTS TO KNOWLEDGE. OBITUARY. —Poughkeepsie has come up to Its milk. Finding It is a pleasure to find among the dally press jour- Dr. Joseph Walsti. some very grossly watered milk passing through that Four Premiums were Awarded us for the BEST nals, that now and then can editorially forswear the It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of city en route to New York, the inhabitants very litESTI BUTTER at the national Back of politics and political prospecting, and devote one of our most esteemed friends and worthiest citi- promptly seized it and poured it into the river. They zens, Dr. Joseph Walsh, who for over forty years has Eair, on the 30th of October, 1879. a few lines to matters more reasonable, and in sub- need Frank Ward in that section. lived in our midst, honored and loved by all who knew stance civilly more substantial. The following, from him. The deceased had long since passed the point —The Grant and Blaine people hold that Cincinnati Aleck McClure's Philadelphia Times of Thursday, is that marks the average end of human life, and yet, by The P. P. Butter, PRINTED FROM TUB BUT- being hostile to both of those politicians,it would be a a scrupulous regard for the laws of health and morals, TER, could not stand the test, and met a Waterloo an editorial more sensible—and treats more intelli- defeat when placed in competition with our unrivaled slight to them to hold the nominating convention in at the age of seventy-three his strong body showed no gently and practically a matter of vaster importance DAIRY and CREAMERY PRINT BUTTER from that city. Why not hold it in Washington? Surely signs of infirmity, and those who loved him dreamed Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and than is generally thought for—than any editorial not of the suddenness with which the shatt ot death mo other city is as well suited for the purpose. Pennsylvania, as evidenced by the UNANIMOUS published throughout the country in the past week : would fall upon him. He was seldom ill, and for deolsion in our favor of competent experts, such as —We have read of the goose that laid the golden years had never known the disadvantage of being Messrs. Joseph C. Fearson, W. W. Hough, Johns. If one were asked to name the class of publications bed-ridden. On the Thursday previous to his death •eggs in JE sop's day, but American progress is dis- most characteristic of the present period, there would Miller, H. C. Coburn, George Compton and Levi he contracted a severe cold, and during the three days Woodbury. We do not print our Butter. Our dairy- counting th e efforts of the effete past. A butcher in be little hesitation in giving the first place to the *of his illness neither his family nor the attending men print it for us fresh from the churn; hence its York, Pa., while slaughtering a beef last week found primers and compendiums and other short-cuts to high flavor, solidity and keeping qualities. learning which issue from the presses of this country physicians apprehended the danger of the end that in one ol its quarters a gold dollar dated 1852. and England in an endless stream. Knowledge is was so near. Indeed in the very last hour of his life he was anxious to arise from bed, but had scarce made —Hendrick B. Wright has expended five thousand sugar-coated nowadays, and is administered in easy doses. There is so much to be learned that nobody the effort, when, exhausted and worn out by life's long Geo. M. Oyster & Co., dollars (Government money) traveling over the can be expected to learn it all for himself, and accord- journey, yet without a straggle, a pain or a sigh, he no9-2t3 Center, Northern and Eastern Markets. country looking for hard times. He could have ingly some specialist must be employed to ficd out breathed his las tin that "found the object of his search at the back doorstep of all that is known upon any given subject, and give us " Dear, beauteous death ; the jowel of the just." every other house in his neighborhood, and it would an abstract of it. In this way we are provided with " primers " of history, of science, of the fin© arts. It is needless for us to detail the merits of this good have cost the country nothing. Condensed biographies of the world's great men are man's life. He will be remembered by many of our $20 Premium, prepared for us, to save us the trouble of studying oldest inhabitants as one of the earliest ministers of —" Catalpa," one of the oldest historic houses of their lives for ourselves. The great writers of all the sick, beginning life in our midst when Washing- •Which Is the highest award offered for fine Virginia, was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. It times and of all countries, poets, historians, novelists ton was but a village among the cities of th® land. was the residence of Dr. J. J. Mosby of Culpeper, and even, are served up in convenient digests, so that one His generous nature combined all the essential char- acteristics of the physician, and his heart, where every was over one hundred and thirty years of age. On the may learn to talk glibly of Euripides without know- CREAMERY BUTTER, ing a word of Greek, and of Horace without being Impulse was that oi tender sympathy, never faltered lawn in front of this house the " Culpeper Minute able to scan a Latin verse. The wonders of modern in the effort to ameliorate the sufferings of his fellow- Men," called out by Patrick Henry, were mustered. science, of astronomy, of geology, of chemistry and beings. He was as prompt to respond to the call of 7FAS A WARDED TO the poorest as of tho richest, and there are thousands —W hat a pity for the majors and judges of our city physics, are, in like manner, brought within the grasp of every one, and there is none of us who may not, by of homes in our community to-day that, in remember- that they did not live seventy years ago. By advertise- the expenditure of a few small coins .and a few hours ing some hour of past affliction or sorrow, do not for- get the good and amiable doctor who was so indefati- ment on the 17th of May, 1808, the proprietor of the Snatched from business, qualify ourselves to discourse gable in his attentions, but who has just now suc- on the correlation of forces or defend the doctrine of A. E. PHILLIPS Bell Tavern, Richmond, Va., announced that his cumbed to that end which he so oftan tried to avert evolution. There never was a time when learning prices were : u For dinner, with plenty of good toddy, with others. ' was such a simple thing. Formerly it required years by the Judges at our National Fair Association. Some fifty cents ; lodging, per night, seventeen cents. ot patient toil to acquire a knowledge ot classical Dr. Walsh was also conspicuous as one of tho zeal- think this a Waterloo defeat. We can't see It. Thou gh his hostelry is the best in the city, his prices literature or of ancient history, even as then under- ous temperance advooates in this city. He was Identi- stood, or to qualify one's self to have an opinion even fied with the earliest temperance organizations in the are but little in advance of other stores»" We have just received 100 25 lb. Tubs of FINE in the elementary science of those days. But in these District, and for nearly a half a century he set a beau- CREAMERY, and are haying paoked 5,000 pounds tiful example of practice consistent with theory in —We advise our friends against the evil of writing days of the railroad and the telegraph we have in small stone crocks, weighing 8 and 14 pounds each changed all*that. The ascent of Parnassus is now this regard. He was also a strict member of the poetry. A young man of Montgomery county re Catholic Church, and to the very day of his death net. Send in your orders promptly and secure a pack made by express, and we have only to buy a through age. cently w rote a poem and died a lew days after. We ticket at the bookseller's, and we are whisked away observed every form and ceremony that was required of a practical believer in the Roman Church. But know of few poets who came to any good. Horace to an elevation from which we may look down witn We have a fine stock of Dairy and Cooking Butter lofty scorn upon our plodding ancestors. above all, the greatest virtues of the deceased were died of dyspepsia, Homer and Milton went blind. those which blossomed in the home circle, whose on band. "All this is very delightful, butone cannot help ques- center of love and greatest comforter the venerable Kit Marlowe was murdered by a prostitute, Chatter- tioning whether the pleasure is likely to endure, and A. E. PHILLIPS, ton suicided, Byron died really from indigestion. father was at all times. And it Is to the bereaved George T. Keen. whether the multiplication of books really has been members of that afflicted family, the husbandless, George Arnold drank himself to death, and the read so great a help to knowledge as it seems. It will fatherless ones, whose loss Is irreparable, and whose Commission Merchant, hardly be denied that, in spite ol all our modern im- ing of the present newspaper poetry usually induces sorrow mere words cannot lessen, that we extend our provements, and notwithstanding the indisputably heartfelt sympathy and condolence. (¡41 Louisiana Ave. insanity. wider diffuston ot knowledge among all classes,1 the A sad f eature of the unhappy event was the gloom With BARBOUR & HAMILTON, Wholesale Gro- 414 NINTH STEEET. proportion of really educated men and women is not cers. nov9-tl8 larger, if as large, as it was in the time of our grand- which it cast over what was designed to be a most joyous occasion—the marriage of Miss Lizzie E. Walsh, A YOUNG MAN it) tha "Answers to Correspondents' fathers. There fs, however, a reason for this in the OWARD INSURANCE COMPANY column ot a New York paper asks: " How can 1 gain vast extension of the field of human inquiry. Our the daughter of the deceased, to Mr. James R. Her- bert of Newport, Maryland, which took place very a copious flow of language ?" We would suggest that grandfathers were better read than we, but tney did H OF NEW YORK CITY. he try sitting down on a tack. not read as much nor have as much to read. If they quietly the day after the funeral. Dr. Walsh had. Al Pantaloons Made With the Patent • made his arrangements to accompany the bridal party THE OLDEST AND MOST RESPONSIBLE IN- knew Horace and ¡Demosthenes, they did not know SURANCE COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY. AN intelligent compositor out West made the queen Huxley and Darwin; if they studied Shakspeare, on their tour, and it was hlirwish that his death should of the ball wear a pair of delicately -tinted' 'scanaals." not postpone the marriage ceremony. GEORGE W. DWENGER, Strap. they were ignorant upon %the subject of the Lake au24-tf 8 Agent, Washington, I). U. 3 THE CAPITAL: NOVEMBER 16, 1879.

ment it fhall ba optional with the rafeiee to fixth e SETILED AT LAST. hour of the race between 10 and 11:30 a. m., or 2 and 5 Vm 1 p. m. Courtney and Han an Mbtcliel to Bow a Race—The iiix. 3. It is also mutually agreed that each party Great Event to Take FLice on the Potomac, at shall deposit with the referee $500, within five days Washington, the 9th of December -Prolonged Meet- from this date, with written instructions to pay the $500 over to the party who does start at the word '-Go!" Warranted Lorsg Vara Filler and South American Wrapper--5 Cts. ing at the Bracket* House Yesterday—A Hard Fight if the other party doe» not start; but, in case both A. large Stock of MEERSOHAUM PIPES, C1GJR and CIGA l> hTTE Fresh imported REINA VICTORIAS, lsts, 20o ; freih imported CONCHA Over Details-Willi am Blaikie Chosen for Beferee— parties start, or both fail to start, then the $500 arc to HOLDERS, K EGA LI A. 15c. be returned to each of we depositors. Full Particulars of What was Said and Done. Also, the finest assortment of RUSSIA LEATHER CIGAR and CIGARETTE Fresh imported CONCHAS, 10c; fresh imported OPERA REINA, 3 for 25c. Art. 4 William Blaikie of New York to be the OASES In the city. The famous CO. "A" CIGARS, $4 per 100. [From the Rochester Democrat, 34th.] referee; the decision of the reteree to be final; the rel- N. B.—MEERSOHAUM GOODS REPAIRED. The " FANCHON " CIGARS, Havana filled, 3 for 100. We are enabled this morning to make an announce eree to accompany the men over the course, it possible. ment which will give a rest to thousands of complain- Art. 5. The men shall toss for choice of position ing tongues all over the country, and cause a decided before starting in the race, and shall be started after sensation in aquatic circles. Edward Hanlan and preliminary warning, by the word "go," said word to Charles E. Courtney have signed articles to row a five- be given by the referee. They shall start between two mile race on the Potomac river at Washington, the boats forty yards apart, each man to turn his own mh oi the ooming December, and both men will go buoy from port to starboard, and return to place of The Trade Supplied at Factory Prices. NINTH and F Streets. into active training ior the great event at once. As startinar. we announced yesterday morning, Hanlan and his backers arrived in the city Wednesday night, and Art. 6. The referee, in case of any outside inter- MEK0HAÏTT TAILOES. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. BROKERS, REAL ESTATE AG'TS, ET0. Courtney made his appearance yesterdav atternoon. ference during the race, if it affects the result of the race, or for auy good cause, may order the men to row Courtney arrived in the city on the Auburn road at over again on the first favorable day, under the origi- 2 o'clock, and went immediately to a room in the nal conditions. Urackett house, accompanied by Captain Sullivan, Art. 7. The race is to be governed by the laws of who it was announced would act as bis manager and boat racing adopted by the National Association ot RE-EMBELLISH YOUR HOME, representative. Half an hour later Courtney and the American Oarsmen, subject, however, to the condi- Important ! •captain entered the room where Mr. Soule, the Cana- tions of these articles. dian party and reporters were awaiting them. No Art. 8. Each party, has the right to select a judge to WHICH YOU CAN BO WITH LITTLE little curiosity was felt in regard to the nature of the look after bis interest, who shall be allowed to accom- meeting between the two oarsmen, but if there were pany the referee over the course, and any point of dis- any who Anticipated a scene they were disappointed, agreement shall be finally settled by the referee. EXPENSE for Courtney entered the room diffidently enough, Art. 9. A judge for each man shall be chosen by The Best Styles and sat down in a chair near the door, giving a hall mutual consent, to see that the turning buoys are not bow to the company, but saying nothing. It was molested or changed; also a judge for each at the and Einest Quality rather an a wkward moment, but it did not last long, finish, with a referee to decide which crossed the win- By Exchanging Your and the silence was broken by Mr. Blaikie, who seated ning line first; each of said judcres and referee to be himself at a table covered with papers. He said that determined on on the 8th day of December, 1879. O F it was pretty well understood that the meeting was Art. 10. It is hereby mutually agreed that all steam- called for the purpose of hitting upon some agree- ers and boats must be under the absolute control ot Old Furniture for New, ment that would result in a race between Courtney the referee or committee appointed by the referee. and Hanlan. He expressed the hope that every one present would express themselves frankly. He had Art. 11. Said Hanlan hereby agrees that from the written out a few suggestions, which he wished to moment the word " Go" is given in the race herein mported and BY CALLING ON read, but first he wished it understood that he had proposed, he will waive all right which he has or shall purposely refrained from saying anything to Hanlan have to said $8,000, provided both he and said Court- in regard to what he proposed. Mr. Blaikie then ney start in said race at said word " Go;" and said read a few suggestions more in the shape of articles, $8,000 shall go to whomsoever the said referee shall decide to be the winner in said contest. But in case lean and was allowed to procced until he said that " all \1. BL PRINCE, either he or Courtney lails to start at the word " Go," Goods claims to the $8,000 prize should be waived when the FOR COS. NINTH ST. AND Jf£!NNA. ATM. word ' GO' WHS given by the referee on the day oi the then It is hereby distinctly understood and agreed sel6-ly3 race," when he was interrupted by Captain Sullivan, that said Hanlan does not waive said rights or any Corner of Ninth and Pennsylvania ave., who said : " We object to the word 1 G-o,' and would rights whatever to or under said claim of $8,000. Suitings, Trouserings and Overcoat- insert instead, ' from the present time.' We maintain Art. 12. Said Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company, ings, The First Ward Restaurant, Where you will find a tine assorted stock of every de- that Hanlan has no claim to the purse, more than while recognizing no right of said Hanlan to this prize, •Courtney, and that it would be unfair to concede any- but denying the same, and in consideration of the ALL TO BE CAREFULLY CUT BY (UNQUES- scription of furniture suitable for any room in a house, thing of the kind." above agreement, will, within five days from the 13th TIONABLY) THE BEST CUTTERS IN THIS 1908 Penna. Avenue, and of day ot November, 1879, place in the hands of the CITY, TRIMMED AND MADE IN A SUPERB Ward. We claim that Hanlan has, and that we are referee herein named the certificate of deposit of $8,000, AND MOST CREDITABLE MANNER, AND Is fully supplied with the FINEST LIQUORS and SOLD AT THE •conferring a favor upon Courtney when we allow him dated October 11, 1879, tor money deposited by said the BEST CUISINE in the city. Families supplied to pull for the purse. company in the City Bank of Rochester, and will Material and WorlcmanslilD Epal to Any with OYSTERS in any quantities, and the same Blaikie. Mr. Ward's claim of course is based upon forthwith Indorse thereon instructions to said bank to Popular Low Cash Prices pay the same on presentation of said certificate bear- my decision as referee. That decision, I must say, ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED BY THE delivered free oi charge. The public are invited. was honestly given to the best of my ability, accord- ing the indorsement of said reteree, and ot whichever in tlie City, ¡of the two—said Hanlan or said Courtney—said reteree RELIABLE AND IN EVERY WAY FIRST- ing to the rules. There were two contingencies which CLASS TAILORING HOUSE OF •could prevent a race, i. e., rough water and outside •decides to be the winner of said proposed race ; but in J. "W. Denty, Which on examination you will be readily convinoed interference. Rough water there certainly was not, no case whatever shall said referee deliver said certifi- of the fact. cate to either said Hanlan or said Courtney, unless sep7-ti7 Proprietor. and as I construed it, outside interference meant an At first sight one may not appreciate the nature of interference with the boats or men during the race, they both start at the word "Go" in said contest, but but not before» That Is my opinion. And here 1 may will returnjthe same to the Hop Bitters Manufacturing the foregoing, but there are many housekeepers who say that I have yet to see greater proof in regard to Company within five days from the date fixed for such John M. Keeler, would like to alter the appearance of their rooms, but the cutting of Courtney's boats before 1 can inculpate race, or from any day thereafter to which said race is THE ST. MARG HOTEL, any one. Courtney was undoubtedlyjcareless, and postponed. 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue. dread the expense. that in itself is a suspicious circumstance, but right Art. 13. It is hereby mutually agreed that a central Corner Pennsylvania Avenue and Now the advertiser means exactly what he states, here the matter ends. There is not a particle of rea- line of flags an eighth of a mile apart, shall extend H. D. BARR, Manager, viz: son to believe that Courtney did it, and I don't know throughout the center of the course in the proposed (LATE KELLY & BARR.) Seventh Street. who did. 1 felt that Hanlan was entitled to the purse, race, and that the expense of surveying and flagging (EUROPEAN PLAN.) HE ALLOWS THE,HIGHEST CASH VALUE FOR but recognizing the fact that Courtney met with a said course shall be borne by said Hanlan and said mishap, and in view of all that has been said, it YOUR OLD; FURNITURE AND WILL SELL Courtney, share and share alike. Reopens, newly lurnlshed throughout, October . seemed to me that it would meet public approval if THE NEW, WHICH HE GUARANTEES IN the men could be brought together again. 1 certainly Art. 14. Any commissions, percentages, donations, oc26-tt5 STANTON & JÌOWEIÌS. hope that every endeavor will be made to perfect sat- or income of any sort whatever, from any railroads, EVERY PARTICULAR AND AT THE LOW- isfactory arrangements to-day. hotels, or outsido source whatever, shall go to the win- KEEN'S PATENT STRAP ! EST CASH PRICES. ner of said race. Mr. Soule. It money is the intent of this meeting I ^Art. 15. The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company! will repeat the original offer. If the men will row for pjxpressly refuses to receive any commissions, dona- the Hop Bitters Manutacturing Company's prize the tions or any receipts from any privileges in any way M. EL PiUNCE, winner shall have it, and you may bind the donor in Iconnected with said race. THE EBB1TT: any manner you choose to that effect. 1 care nothing • (Signed) EDWARD HANLAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Marble Building, for Hanlan's waiving his right to the money. 1 had In presence of A. | CHARLES E. COURTNEY, rather he would not if he thinks he has a right to it. G. Wheeler, as y (by P. H. Sullivan,) ARMY AND NATT HEADQUARTERS. Corner Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue. Blaikie. Do you object, Mr. Courtney, to the propo- to all three. I HOP BITTERS M'F'G CO., ' sition 1 have made? J (by A.T. Soule, Pres't.) Four Iron Fire Escapes. Captain Sullivan. We do not concede that Courtney For this result, which tho people have so much de- Terms $4, $3, and $2.50 per day. INTERESTING •gives up bis claim to the money. sired, too much in praise cannot be said of Referee —TO— Ward. He must do it. Blaikie. Since the great fiasco at Chautauqua lake mar2-tf4 Sullivan. If you insist upon it there can be no race. he has been indefatigable in his exertions to bring the Ward. That's what 1 thought when I came here. two oarsmen together, and in the face of the predic-l Mr. Soule. probably my suggestion would suit you. tions of the multitude, he has succeeded, i'rom 3 Teu waive your olaim to the money, and Hanlan will o'clock yesterday afternoon until 12 o'clock at night The Keystone Cafe, do the same. Then place the money in Blaikie's he presided at the meeting, displaying a patience and] AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN, hands and make articles to row for it. tact without which, we are confident, the articles! Property Owners. Blaikie. I wish to say right here, Mr. Soule, that if never would have been signed. In this he was ably Open from 7 a. m. to 11 p. m., any of you three gentlemen have any objection to me seconded by Mr. Soule, who stood ready with his No. 920 FIFTEENTH ST. N. W., •acting as referee, please say so quickly and frankly. money for a race, and it 1s to these two gentlemen| I felt when I first heard that Courtney did not care to that the public may feel itself indebted. Facine: McPherson Square. have me act, that I would do what I could to bring Both Hanlan and Courtney appeared in excellent] Regular Board $25 per month, including a bottle of The District Commissioners having determined to about a race, and then retire with the suggestion tnat health yesterday, and to Courtney the day had an ad- Ale or Beer at dinner. Terms $2.50 per Day. Best revise and adjust the assessments for street work com- E. A. Buck of the Spirit of the Times be substituted in ditional significance from the fact that it was hisl Bill of Fare In the City to select from. menced in 1870 and 1871, under the administration of my place. thirty-first birthday. He is only six pounds over augl7-ly4* DEALE & MAILLER, Prop. Mayor Emery, but completed under the Board of Soule. 1 have no right to say anything. 1 am not weight now, and there is every indication that he will Public Works, 1 would respectfully NOTIFY ALL rowing the raoe. enter his boat in perfect physical condition on the T. J. TRODDEN'S PROPERTY OWNERS interested, who have en- Courtney. 1 would rather put up $1,003 of my own 9t.h inst. He has one boat already completed by trusted the management of their claims to my care, than to row for that $3,000 under such circumstances. Waters & Son, in Troy, and another nearly halt done, NO STRETCHING AT KNEES! RESTAURANT, that 1 have instituted claim for the two-tbirds of the The people must think it very generous of Hanlan to the one in which he will probably pull the race. The 305 SEVENTH ST. IV. W„ assessment overcharged them, and request that alL put up so much money lor me to row for. one already finished will be sent to him in Washing- NO SLIPPING CP AT THE FEET! who have paid this class of taxes would lorward to me Soule. This is the first intimation 1 have had that ton the first of next week, and he will at once settle Washington, D. C. aug3-ti4 their the men were to row for Hanlan's money. This is cer- down to earnest work. Hanlan will go to the capital tainly a novel phase of the matter. about the same time, but he has not yet decided] Blaikie 1 could not construe it otherwise. whether to row in a paper or a cedar shell. Courtney,! PLA.CE YOUR ORDERS WITH MEDICAL. Receipted Tax Bills for Footway, Carriage- Ward: We Claim the shadow of a right to the money] of course, will use paper. Both men seem very con-I •anyway. fident of success, and if it is not a bard fight this time way, Sewerage and for Soutfe. No more than Courtney. indications are very deceiving. Hanlan goes to Troy I I^KE E N Ward. We are willing to rww if you will put thel this morning to see about a boat, and from there to] DR. F. A. VON IOSCHZISKER, Paving Alleys, money in Blaikie's hands, and we consent to no other Toronto. 414 NINTH STREET. The well-known European Teferee. A man who said that his name was Davidson apj PHYSICIAN and SPECIALIST, Levied against their property in 1871, to aid in the- Blaikie. Do not be hasty, Mr. Ward. There are proached Mr. Soule in the Brackett House last evenl preparation and settlement of their claims. many men who would do better than 1. Mr. Buck ing, and imparted the startling information that hel who for many years has practiced in Philadelphia, has would make a capital referee. knew who sawed Courtney's boat, and that if the opened an office at Ward. We came from Toronto with the understand-l promised reward of $1,000 was forthcoming he would No. 619 Nineteenth Street Northwest. ing that there would be no objection to you, and we make a great secret public. Jivery encouragement Dr. VON MOSOHZISKER'S reputation as the most will not make any change. was given him to disgorge, but the intelligence was| successful practitioner in cases of DEAFNESS and In WILLIAM DICKSON, Blaikie. Courtney,-have you any objection to me not forthcoming, and the people will be compelled to all diseases of the EYE, EAR and RESPIRATORY acting as referee ? remain in ignorance some time longer. The more Tailor, ORGANS, such as Throat, Lünes, Chest, Catarrh, 222 Four-and-a-half Street, Courtney. Personally, 1 have not. important question now, however, is, whose boat will Asthma and all diseases of the Nasal Passages, has Blaikie. That is a reserved answer. cross the line first, and for the aaswer to that quesj 613 D St., near cor. of Seventh, long been established. He is well known as the author Sullivan. I have been to Courtney's home, and II tion the public will anxiously wait. Where is always on hand the finest goods in the mar- of an extensive work on the EAR, its Diseases and ABOVE COLUMBIA BUILDING. find that a large number of his trieuds are opposed to] ket, and there is pleasure in the manner you can be Treatment; a GUIDE to the Diseases of the EYE, you. fitted, even at nearly the price of common goods, and Office hours—9 o'clock a. m. to o'clock p. m. Women as Rat Killers. and a TREATISE on tho Diseases of the Respiratory 8 Blaikie. On what ground? satisfaction guaranteed. marl71y8 Organs. Dr. Von M. has had in the course of his prac- OCl2-tf8 Sullivan. They think you made a wrong decision.! [From the Philadelphia Times.] tice many ot the most distinguished men in this coun- Blaikie. It, because 1 was a friend of yours, and in] The executive head of the house is a woman whose try under his treatment. Among them were ex-Gov the position of referee acted impartially, I cj,re not a mind is capable oi a great deal of severe logical de- EDUCATIONAL. ernor Horatio Seymour, Senator Voorhees, Hon. J. C. pufi of wind for their opinion. duction. When, therefore, the cook comes flourishing New, Hon. Roswell Hart, Hon. T. B. Buchanan, and J. AMBLER SMITH, The question was dropped at this point, and a disl up the kitchen stairs shrieking at the top of her voice, PROF. SHELDON'S numerous others, whose letters to him can be duly ex- (EX-MEMBER OF CONGRESS,) cussion followed in regard to Courtney's objection to and going on like a mixture of a typhoon and a amined. Hanlan's claim on the money until the word was primary convention, even though the song of the cook Fashionable Dancing Academics, Assembly Rooms, The following document was presented to him ere Attorney-at-Law, given, and the objection made to Mr. Blaikie as he a song without words, she knows at once that some- reteree. Finally Mr. Soule said, U. I understand leaving Philadelphia: Comer Fifth and D Streets, thing a good deal out of the common has transpired, 1004 F Street N. W. Philadelphia. that Ward will not consent to a change of referee, or even actually is transpiring. Nor is she astonished WASHINGTON, D. C. and that Sallivan will not allow him to act." To whom it may concern : beyond all power of action when the cook iairly gal BRANCH—WASHINGTON HALL, We, the undersigned citizens of Philadelphia, take Claims against United States promptly Collected. Blaikie. Is that so ? lops into the room and, all in a quiver of excitement, Compromise Cases before Customs, Internal Revenus Sullivan. It is! Corner Third street and Pennsylvania Avenue S. E. pleasure in certifying that Dr. F. A. VON MOSCH- and all in a single breath, gasps out: "It's a 'orribJe and other Bureaus Attended to. apQ-ti 3 CLASSES AS FOLLOWS : From Ofctober 1, 1879, ZISKER has been a resident ef our city lor some years, Blaikie. That settles that. Now, Mr. Ward, you big rat, na'am, an' e's hupp 'er sleeve, an' she's hall during which he has acquired a distinguished reputa- must decide upon another man. fell in a dead faint in a 'eap on the kitohen floor!" at 1004 F street—J uvenlles : Tuesday and Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 p. m ; Saturdays, 11 a. m. to 1 p. m ; Ladies, tion as a practitioner in diseases of the Eye, Ear and G. DO UOLA8, Ward. We cannot do it. We have defined our po Throat. He has also, during some time past, been sition once ior all. The executive head of the house is not overcome by Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9; Gentlemen, 7:30 to 9 WAT TORN EY-A T-L AW,"W p. m.; Reunion, Saturdays, 7:30 to 10. Professor and Clinical Operator In one of our Medical At this point Captain Sullivan presented articles of this harrowing announcement. With the coolness CAPITAL Office, Washington, D. U. agreement which he had drawn up, and exclaimed: Third street and Pennsylvania Avenue—Juveniles, Institutions. We recommend him to the cordial sup- that marked the advance of the guards at Waterloo port of the press and the confidence ot the communi- •*'I will tell you of the easiest way of making this race. she descends the kitchen stairs; and she finds things Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5, and Saturdays. 2 to 5 p. in.; All Cases except Patents Attended to. de3G-tni You accept these articles and we will take Blaikie !" Ladles, Wednesdays, 6 to 7 and 7:30 to 10; Gentlemen, ties he may see fitt o visit. very much in the condition that the cook has described. M. McMlCHAEL, Mayor ot the City. Mr. Blaikie read the articles, and, after pondering a There is the open door of the dresser out of which the 7 to 10 p. m. Twenty-tour lessons, $12. aug24-tf4 few moments, David Ward a.sked : '-Incase we should E. W. DAVIS, Speaker House of Reps., Pa. rat jumped, as rats will jump sometimes; there is J. W. FORNEY, Editor Press. Grood Tilings. accept those we should want Courtney to give us a Ellen, chambermaid, all wilted in "a 'eap," even as guarantee." J. E. KINGSLESf, Continental. the cook has told, and, beyond a doubt, up the loosish CHAS. McCLI raTOCK. Morning Post. TOMATO PRESERVES, Blakle. How much ? sleeve of her gown is the rat—a dismal little heap of a Ward. As much as the purse itself. THE ARCHER INSTITUTE, P. C. ELLMAJKER, U. S. Marsha). CHERRY PRESERVES, rat—more frightened than all the others put together. J. W. GRAYSON, Mercury. Sullivan. That's all right; but of course we must Something must be done right away, that is evident. BOARDING AND DAV SCHOOL have the same guarantee. For Young Ladles and Children. ROBERT MORRIS. PINE APPLE PRESERVES, She says, with a good deal more of positiveness than GEORGE W. LANMAN. Ward. We contend that we put up the $8,000, and she feels, that they will kill the rat; and by way of Mrs. Archer, late principal ot " Patapsco Female CURRANT JELLY, that is enough. Institute," near Baltimore, has removed her school to A. E WELCH. carrying out this heroic programme she boosts Ellen, Hon. A. W. McCLURE. Soule. Not if you release it. Now, see here, gen chambermaid, up from the floor, and, with the cook's 1401 Massachuseets avenue, Washington city. RASPBERRY JELLY, tlemen, let's see if you really want to row a raoe. The School duties resumed September 26,1879. C. E. WARBURTON. Evening Telegraph. assistance, half carries, halt drags, her out into the For circulars address E. L. FEATHERSTONE. Evening Bulletin. AT 15 CENTS PER POUND. Hop Bitters Company will give a new prize oi $8,000 area. to row for, and you can go for it independently of the oct26-ly MRS. M. li. ARCHER, Washington, D. C. JAS. ROSS SNOWDEN, State Senator. The whole family is aroused by this time. All the ROBERT EDEN BROWN, Attorney. Mince Meat, Apple Butter, Peach other. Bow for it on the same terms as the old. We children are on hand, and the nurse has come down don't want to keep any one's money: oct5-tf Butter, Buckwheat, Honey, with the baby. At prospect of a rat hunt everybody MESSES. M, W. GALT, BEO. & CO., This characteristic proposition made a decided sen takes up arms—as though the rat was Great Britain j&c., <&c. sation in the room, and David Ward remarked : and had asserted its rights, as against the rights ot "Well-that seems pretty good." the family, to taxation without representation. Then DR. M. S. WREN'S 0. E. WIX0M & CO.. Mr. Blaikie exclaimed enthusiastically: "That is a the executive head of the house whips a pair of scis- Jewelers and Silversmiths, GROCERS, handsome proposition. I can't see one obstacle in sors out of her .pocket and cuts a hole in the sleeve the path of it." just over where the rat lies hidden. The rat is out in ABSOLUTE CURE 504 Ninth Street N. W. Some discussion followed, and then, owing to the a moment—-darting across the area with the speed of —ion— ocia-tf lateness of the hour, an adjournment was taken until a belated candidate after the sheriffs office. Master 1107 Pennsylvania Avenue, 9 o'clock in the evening. Meanwhile Courtney was Reginald takes a flying shot at it with his bundle of ELIX DESFOSSE'S compelled by imperative business to leave for home school book?; a shot that spreads out like shrapnel, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Gout, on the 8:30 train, but he authorized Captain Sullivan E FRENCH BAKERY. wholly misses the rat and comes hurtling down with Invite particular attention to their unusually large to act for him, and sign his name to whatever articles terrible effect upon the nurse and the baby. It is a Fains in the Head, Face and Limbs. (Established 1859.) he might prepare. and very complete assortment of Roods in every dopait 20 YEARS OF INCREASING SUCCESS. sort of poetic justice that at that precise moment brings ment of their business. Their stock of Dl A.MONDS, Upon reassembling Mr. Blaikie said that it was un- the cook's broom down upon Master Reginald's head; FELIX DESFOSSE, JEWELRY, WATCHES and tine FANCY GOODS The well known and only real French Baker In Wash- derstood that Courtney objected to rowing lor a new and perhaps that sorely stricken youfch aee&also poetic" is very rich, and includes a great variety of articles purse until the old one was disposed of, and he justice in the terrible crack bestowed upon the oook's entirely new this season, and designed especially for PRINCE, $1 PER BOTTLE. ington, (formerly of Nineteenth street,) has perman- thought the betterway was to go back to the old prop- starboard big-toe by the poteer In the hands of his ex- Wedding and Anniversary Gifts. ently located at No. 2012 H street, between Twentieth osition. After some demurring, Mr. Ward relinquished cited mother. Luckily the flat-iron that Agues hurls and Twenty-first streets, near Pennsyjyania avenue, the new idea, and the discussion settled back upon Their stock of sterling SILVERWARE is much where he continues, as heretorore, to make French and the old proposition. The Canadians fought every sug- defiantly at the fleeing rodent does no more serious larger than ever before, and embraces every article for damage than is involved in breaking the kitchen win- American bread of the very best quality. French gestion inch by inch, but Mr. Blaikie "was indefati- table use and ornament. SOLE AGENCY: 223 FOUR-AND-A-HALF bread a specialty. Vienna rolls to order. dow and shattering the soup-tureen standing on the Strangers visiting Washington are invited to visit gable, and advanced steadily. The greatest point made STREET NORTHWEST, N. B.—French Bread is recommended for persons of by Mr. Ward was in insisting that the race should be table Inside. And it is another matter for further con- their store, without thereby in^arring the slightest ob- gratulation that little Pamela has been content to cast ligation to purchase. no3-3m7 delicate health, especially for those suffering from made " pay or play," but to this Mr. Soule refused 0Cl2-tl2 Washington, J). C. dyspepsia. Beware of imitations. sep8-ly3 positively, and at last the Canadians weakened, and at his ratship only a small scrap of coal; had she also «the following articles of agreement were signed, which thrown a flat-iron, Ellen chambermaid's vexed spirit LD WINE AND OLD FRIENDS ARE KNOWN JOHN It. KELLY, tell the whole story : would have flown from earth altogether, instead of be- as the best, so is Justh's Old Stand known foi Saratoga, Champion, Hawthorn, Congress, ing only more vexed by the oorporeal agony incident years as the only place where first-class second-hand Buffalo Lithia, Carbonated Buffalo DEALER IN FIRST-CLASS Articles of agreement entered into this 13th day of to a mashed and mangled nose. clothinO g can be sold at respectable prices. Address or BEEF, -rn^mm LAMB, November, 1879, between Edward Hanlan of To- Amidst this wreck of matter and crush of worlds call at Justh's old stand, No. 619 D street, between Lithia, Oswego Deep Rock ronto, Ontario, Cbas. E. Courtney of Union Springs, the executive head of the house does not come off un- Sixth and Seventh streets northwest, or branch store, and Seltzer Waters. Cayuga county, N. Y.. and the Hop Bitters Manu- scathed. It is a fortnight and more before the No. 408 Ninth street, between D and E streets north- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Mutton, —h ~ n Veal, &c. facturing Company of Rochester, Monroe county, N. west. N. B.—Note by mail promptly attended to. Y., the first two of whom hereby agree to row a nve knuckles that she barked against the kitchen door— C. B. SHAFER'S CORNED BEEF A SPECIALTY. mile raoe—namely, two and a-half miles and return, as *he made that wicked shot at the cook's toes, with mar21-tf4 Stalls 628, 629 and 630 Center Market, Ninth-street in best and best boats, in accordance with the follow- the poker—get well again, and her pretty little hands Mineral Water Depot, wing; and 206 and 208 Northern Liberty Market; or ing conditions: are once more themselves. 620 TENTH STREET NORTHWESssiT . While stated necessarily in sequence, these several J. L. SMITHMEYER & CO.. address box 713 City Post-office. Marketing delivered Article 1. The said race shall be for the sum of $6,000, no2-ly_4 freeof charge to all parts of the city. Jan26-tf7 catastrophes take place simultaneously, and with a AHCÎIIÏECTH, • ottered by the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company, celerity that is almost marvelous. From each oi the . said prize to be designated and known in all papers stricken beings a characteristic expression of agony NO. 703 FIFTEENTH STREET. BETWEEN G KEEP'S SHIRTS, and communications as the " Hop Bitters Prize proceeds. Then they all straighten up and look at Race." A. T. WHITING'S, each other with looks of indignant reproach. At this AND NEW YORK AVENUE. WINTER UNDERWEAR, Art. 2. The said race to be rowed on a course on the critical moment there is heard an audible chuckle. febl8-tfa 924 Pennsylvania Avenue, Potomac river, near Washington, D. C., on Tuesday, Traced to its source, this offensive sound is perceived FINE SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, December 9,1879, between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock 'IF YOU WANT TO FISiUTUK BEST in the afternoon, smooth water required, subject to the to emanate from the administrative head of the house, BEST 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES, $1.25. who is leaning out of the dining-room window grinning* and cheapest place to buy and sell your new STRAW HAT BLEACHERY. • decision of the referee, who is hereby empowered to and second-hand Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hat«, postpone the raoe until the next day, or the first favor- from ear to ear. Nothing is wanted save this manly Keep's New York Shirt Agency, Now Ready for Reflniahing ridicule to mark the climax of the womanly woes. Jewelry, Watches, Pistols, &o., call at able day thereafter, when the water is in fitconditio n G. GOLDBERG, 437 Seventh street northwest, IN ALL THE ior the race to come off. But in case of such postpone- And did they kill the rat? Well, no. The rat got away. e9-ly8 916 and 923 D street. nov9-ly8 between D and E. FALL 8TYLE8. ocia- 4 THE CAPITAL: NOVEMBER 16, 1879.

gram that suggested the concentration at a Of course that is precisely what we MINOR NOTES. SANITARY LAW, in reference to drainage - THE CAPITAL. time when it might have been done. should expect from M. Halstead, able edi- of cities, although well understood, Is seldom applied, When the war ended, had real merit and tor, who " knows all about it. Now, we OLD ZACK of Michigan left three millions and, in our mob-governed corporations, is viola'ed In WASHINGTON CITY. high service been regarded, George H. did not happen to possess "the right to of his greatness behind him after death. All Hale a way to make one wonder that we hive any Health • Thomas would have received the commis- prescribe the conditions upon which the the coming glory. at all. Hire is what the Memphis Avalanche says of the hidden horrors of that plague stricken city. We sion of General. That he was overslaughed conquered should be permitted to become SUNDAY MOBJÎINO NOVEMBER 10,1879. doubt whether there Is any exaggeration in the state- by inferior men, and relegated to a sub- again citizens of the United States." This How REMARKABLY Grant's luck would continue were he to quietly decline the questionable ment. The editor tells us that to " the eye only is ordinate position, was the course of the because we had killed a million of men and Memphis a clean city. Its surface drainage Is per- THE CAPITAL has a Larger beggared ourselves in a war to demonstrate honor of a third term. Were he, like Washington, to world, that, like a dog, has its nine days of thus do the right thing at the right moment, we should fect. But beneath! Ah! beneath the surface is foul Circulation, both Local and by Mail blindness after the birth of a great event. that these States had never been out of the begin to doubt whether we had not mistaken the man rottenness. The cellars, the vaults and the cisterns than all the Other Sunday Papers of The capital of the republic is getting to Union, and of consequence their citizens after all. Pshaw! It wouldn't be Grant. are one Indistinguishable mass of filth. The cellars . are mostly damp and reeking with filth, giving out in Washington Combined. bristle with effigies of military men. A had never ceased to be citizens of the Uni ted States. hot weather sufficient gas to poison the air of a whole stranger to our character and history as a How TENDERLY the Republican party county. Then what Is it that we drink out of the Contributors will please temember nation would suppose that we were a great To do, however, what the able editor sug- regards our Koscoe. The great 1-Am of the maohine cistern? In many parts of the city the contents or that we do not undertake to return rejected military power, instead of a race of money- gests, and large numbers of thoughtless has won such wide-spread sympathy that when the cisterns and vaults are Interchangeable commodities."' manuscripts. And no contribution will be getting shop-keepers. There is a comfort to people are bent on doing, is to destroy our news reached the public that he was 111 of too much Without attempting to count that which cannot be paid for unless on a bargain made in ad- know, however, that amid this array of par- form of government. We cannot retain the shot-gun and the vitiated acid of milk and crackers, estimated In the loss of life last summer, the money lost in the paralyzed business of that city would have vance. By bearing these facts in mind much ade captains—this net result and purport republic under which we have prospered all the leaders of the Republican party went into se- cluded places and howled with anguish. made the drainage as near perfect as knowledge can annoyance will be saved. of the vulgareSt sort of ambitious display— and have any portion of our territory held now go. in subjection, deprived of the rights we pos- we have one bronze figure that will bear the And yet Memphis is not far behind other populous GEORGE II. THOMAS. test of time, and grow grander and brighter sess. Sovereignty means simply the sov- "THE whole trouble grew out of the fact that the Con- federate brigadiers rushed in where angels feared to centers, where men, women and children, crowded Ia the group of military men the late in the ages when impartial history comes to ereign power—a power from which there is tread. As mlgbt have been expected, the result was into narrow spaoes, poison each other with the foul re- no appeal. Now, if this exists at Washington a deluge of the first water, with the Republican party fuse of such life. We build gorgeous palaces, with •war brought to public notice no one sift the true from the false, genuine merit In the Ark, and the brigadiers aforesaid struggling stands out with a better prospect of endur- from the-shallow egotism of noisy presump- to the extent claimed by the able editor among the drift."—Republican Exchange. polished floors, painted walls and gilded ceilings, and to the eye all Is fair and wholesome. But from the ing fame than General George H. Thomas. tion. who knows all about it, and the Govern- And the Ark was full ol beasts, with an inebriated ment under the control of one party can commander. Why not finish the comparison ? hidden drains below creep up unseen the loul-mouthed Firm, solid, clearly defined, he appears air of disease and death. like a grand bronze figure amid a crowd of THE NONSENSE OF A NATION WITH A wipe out State lines at the South, the same BIG "N." With- this fact In our palatial home*, what must be painted effigies in wax, made conspicuous Government under the control of another Murat Halstead of the Cincinnati Commer- MME. LE COMPTESSE OLGA DE MALUTA the condition of the hovels and tenement bouses of hy the fringe-work of their uniforms. party can wipe out the State lines in New FRALOKF sued the New York Central for $75,000 worth the poor, where no attempt is made at sanitary regula- cial is an honest gentleman, who blurts out Of a modest, but brave, self-possessed England, and we have passed from the re- of laoes. lost while in keeping of that company. She tions ? with great frankness all that he does not public of the United States to a nation with won In the court below, and on appeal to the Su- We have yet to learn from the hated Chinese a les —- nature, he rose steadily to meet the demands know. That such a tremendous task should of trying occasions, and his marked charac- a big "N" and a despotism with a big preme Court of the United States the last-named tri- sou in this respect. Their superstition has made a call for much labor and more time only " D. " And it is as great an absurdity to bunal affirmed the judgment; Justices Field, Miller devil of malarial poison, but their practical good sense teristic seemed to be the ease with which he and Strong dissenting. Corporate privileges seem to proves the generosity of the man. have little Rhode Island and little Dela- has not only gone iar towards protecting themselves equaled the most trying emergency. be as touchy as State rights. from the fiend, but to wrest from him to their own There is nothing mean about Murat. If ware each with two senators as to have a Free of the fever of ambition, he was he has anything on his mind he is bound to good nearly all his material. The rotting refuse re- without jealousy and without egotism, and like number from any Southern State. To ceived by the drains, that goes to waste with us, they give us all a piece of it, and whether it is a enforce such regulation in any part of our ' NOTWITHSTANDING the enormous cost and the de- economize, and with it enrich their soli. Were Wash- stood as unmoved under unjust promotion pleasant Or an unpleasant piece is of no con- lays in settling up the Jay Cooke estate, creditors are of the less worthy as he stood unmoved by free land is to call in bayonets and carpet- being paid $1,122.37 for every .$1,000. This is about ington, for example, a Chinese town, instead of being sequence to him whatever. iitty per cent, better than the creditors expected."—Ex- the capital of a christian, civilized nation, these Kid- the slow-gathering laurels that at last baggers, and have war again. change. We all remember how continuously, and well Bottoms, Instead of being a death-dealing nui- crowned his noble brow. The " statesman able to write across State And about 90 per cent, more than they got—the sance, would be a source of great wealth to our Dis- with what damnable iteration, he labored bona fide creditors, we mean, who sold out under stress His large nature moved slowly, but al- for the remonetization of silver, and how lines in coarse hand" generally dips his trict, where the soil Is so poor that an attenuated grass- ways effectively, and his high sense of duty for what they oould get. It is the old, old Btory of the hopper climbs the mullen stock, and, with tears in his suddenly he subsided when the hollow pen in blood, and writes his "coarse hand" cunning few fattening on the distress of the many. was, in him, a truer power than the selfish eyes, looks over aores of barren fields, and, coming form was given us instead of the substance. in an ink made up of that element mixed down, emigrates to the Mac-a-cheek Valley. «eal of vulgar ambition. Cool, collected The people wanted the silver a legal tender with tears. and unmoved in the presence of danger A GENTLEMAN from the interior of Mary- with which to pay debts—the bonded debt It is no excnse that the negroes South land writes us to know what the Bayard boom resem- and under the heaviest responsibility, he BILL KERNAN of the Okoloonatic States especially. Halstead was satisfied to have have some difficulty about their political bles, as be heard, one still night, a low, rumbling is a youth of genius. He not only writes superior was disconcerted only in the presence of rights. We bore with the Southern States, noise, that struck him was the croak of a bull-frog, but the tender without the money; and the poetry, in the scarlet fever, but he has Invented a new eulogy. Modest as a girl when his great as it was too late in the season for bull-frogs, he thinks creditors and the able editor got drunk to- and, indeed, many of the Northern States, style of editorial. Something of this sort: achievements met with approbation, he was it must have been the boom. It certainly sounds like gether over the happy result. for generations, while they held the same Hon. Dodger Dawes, that. a man among men at the front, when quick negroes in a horrible condition of slavery. You decision, seconded by prompt action, set- Just now Murat is laboring night and day Score one for the Bayard boom. to have nation spelled with a big "N." We certainly can exercise a like patience Are tled the fate of empires. A He is as deeply interested in this as the now with them, doing, as the same negroes The intellect necessary to make a great Nincompoop. pious people who want God in the Constitu- are, remarkably well, if the statistics tell the ALPHONSO'S marriage is preceded by mul- captain is not great, nor of the finest fibre. titudinous ceremonies, in which the clink of gold coin Do you hear that ? tion. The suggestion we make him, to truth about the yield of cotton. God never intended, nor did Christ teach, makes the music. Nevertheless, let her go In with Give us spell nation with a big "N," if so in- Strange to say, the able editor has at his Blood that the art of killing should call for the ever so loud a nuptial march, on a full, gold-mounted clined, would be as satisfactory, we suppose, elbow the very statesman fitted to write in To drink! highest order of mind, or of the most ap- brass band, she will yet go out to a funeral dirge on as the one we make the hot-gospelers—for a coarse, bloody hand across State lines, the same instruments. The master of ceremonies in Fee! proved nature. The great captains, there- each to insert God in his or her copy of the and yet objects to him. Grant is the sort all palaces, as of all houses, is an old fellow nobody Faw!! fore! when deprived of their uniforms, are Fum!!! Constitution, and then wear it next his or of statesman called for, and while the knows*— rather common men, and that Julius Caesar, able editor openly avows the purpose of his " Who maketh all free by land or sea, Nincompoop ¡50 her heart, sleeping and waking. And maketh the rioh like the poor to flee." Do you hear that ??? Napoleon Bonaparte and George Thomas party he protests the instrument. He should were great men, looked at from any point, Murat is a great teacher, but the trouble Several volumes of this sort of corduroy road makes not be so nice. Statesmen who " write with the assailed feel ridiculous. only make the exceptions necessary to with him is that he has been teaching so as- "As A PIECE of private news our Rome correspond- siduously for the last twenty-five or thirty coarse hands across State lines" call for ent reports the engagement of Miss Julia Fletcher, prove the rule. ooarse subordinates, ready and willing to the author of 'Kismet'and 'Mirage,' to Lord Went- years that he has had no time to learn. The SENATOR MCDONALD, we suggested over Animal courage is cheap, and needs only furnish the ink. Let Murat Halstead, able worth, the son and heir of the Earl o f Lovilee, and the consequence is that he belongs to that class grandson of liord Byron. The wedding will take a year since, had In him superior qualities for a suc- the addition of egotism to be detestable. place some time in December. We also hear that a of rather unpleasant people who " know all editor, humbly accept his position. cessful Democratic candidate for the Presidency. But the world generally new novel by Miss Fletcher will be published before about it." many months." Late events have so shaped the situation as to make " Prefers the dust o'ergllded to the gold o'erdujted," The above, which we clip from the Louisville Post speculation then a necessity now. He is sure of In- One fact Murat has not got fairly fixed A CHARACTERISTIC LETTER. and so lives on "in ignorance of its great- and News, will probably fetch " Kismet" into demand. diana, while his record on the currency would make in his gifted head, and that is that ideas, est men." We publish a letter written by General These advertising dodges are very ingenious. him strong In New York. Out of New York the De- especially popular ideas, that assail us George H. Thomas after he took command mocracy must go to heal dissensions there, and Mc- To appreciate how great a man was the on all sides, whether in the shape of in California, that is eminently character- Donald Is the only man available. one whose bronze form we ereot in the opinions, beliefs or superstitions, are facts istic of that great man. FRED. DOUGLAS says his prayers for free- Politically we have nothing In common with the dom, when a slave, were never answered until he public square, let one compare his great as hard to dispose of- as the law governing It seems that a legislature made up of the senator, save and except that he is an honest man. victory at Nashville—where he stood with prayed with his legs. "Me bredrin," cried a reverend It would be some comfort to have one of the old par- supply and demand, or the sooty condition immediate followers'of the late Andy John- oolored parson exhorting his followers, "dars no use in his army a living rampart, hurling back the of the Paris of America, or any material fact ties nominate that sort of a candidate. We fdel as son passed a joint resolution authorizing faith widout works. When I prays de Lord to send felt Dick Swiveller when the Marchioness told hi ii desperate charges of the enemy—to Sher- the ready mind of the able editor may sug- the painting of General Thomas' portrait, me some uv old Mister Barton's fat chickens dey that she had pawned all of his worldly goods. "Every- man's militia march to the sea, that Thomas gest. and placing the same in the hall of the li- neber comes. But when I prays de Lord to gib me thing?" sighed Dick; "not even an umbrella leit? made safe through his superior courage and Now, one of the popular beliefs or super- brary. The portrait was painted, but a sub- de strength an' a dark night to go for dem chickens There would be some comfort in an umbrella." ability. dey's sure to be in de kettle ob dis servant ob de Lord. stitions of the American people is that we sequent legislature, made up of a different Faith widout works, you see, avalleth very little." Or let one imagine, if he can, this proud are not a nation with a big "N," as that word set of men, representing the people of Ten- MR. SYDNEY HYDE, in an article entitled man cooling his heels in the ante-chambers is regarded in Europe, but a nation made nessee, refused to pay the artist for his work, "Life at a Little Court," published by the Atlantic of kings, while his retinue quarreled with up of States under the name of Union with or to receive the painting. SENATOR BAYARD has been letting loose Monthly for October, tells us the following astound- his views. Delaware Is a small State, and Bayard is lackeys for a precedence the dignity of our a big "U." Of course there will be, as there was, a ing bit of news: republic made shameful; or being carted not a large man, but he has his views. He says he ' 'Citizen,' said the head of the French Directory, When the late civil war broke out the burst of indignation at the North over this cannot understand how the Democracy came to drift on taking leave of Dr. Franklin, ' Citizen, adieu, over the country as a show to further the proposition upon which we fought it out so-called insult from rebels, offered one of trom its moorings. We can tell him, and not charge with our regrets; but remember that America owes selfish ends of partisan politicians. was a restoration of the Union. There was the Union's greatest captains. But let us much for the Information. Samrandallism and bullion her liberty to France.'" Now, as Franklin left France for the last time 28th How grand he was in his high sense of no revolt by a part of our people against the consider for a moment. We were fresh from make frail anchors, although well hooked in the mud. They broke under the strain, and now the old hulk Is July, 1785, and the French Directory was not born un- duty and self-respect was shown when General Government; there was a with- a war—a bloody, disastrous war to both til 17th April, 1790, old Benjamin must have material- •word reached the army, at the most critical bumping on the rocks. The old man lett clinging to drawal of. certain States from the Union, sides, and when each side honestly thought spar Is Clarkson N. Potter, our Pottah, and sick and ized for that leave-taking. There is a hide on the- period of the war, that he was to be super- and we at the North claimed that a State itself in the right. The South was con- dizzy, he Is lilted up aloft with all his good clothes fence, eh ? seded b y an inferior commander. The ex- could no more withdraw from the compact quered, and in the State-house of one of spoiled. We must launch a life-boat and get our AMUSEMENTS. cited officers, gathering about him, one and than one could be put out by act of the these Southern States it was proposed to Pottah a clean shirt and a jug ol vaceline. Pottah THEATRE COMIQUE.—There will be a big time at- all, were loud in their threats of resignation other, and so we went to fighting. place on view the portrait of a man who had must be saved. the Comique the coming week. The attractions of- if the outrage was carried into execution. fered are superior to anything in the line of amuse- Now mind, we are not asserting that this won distinction through laying waste the ment that have appeared in this city for years. W. "Gentlemen," he said, "the Government was reasonable or proper, or a just view of fields and fetching desolation to the homes F. Stephens and Miss Minnie Gray and the dramatic THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY has but one dogs Romeo, Zip and Hero appear in the great sen- at Washington has the responsibility and the situation. We can only say that was of the representatives who were called upon more blunder to make, and then die, and that Is to sational drama, entitled Saved from the Storm. In care of this war in all its parts, and is better hourly to look upon the painting. Small nominate the slender gentleman of little Delaware addition to the great drama, the specialty stars that the popular belief, or superstition if you are announced to appear are culled from the very best able to j udge what is best for us. I thank will, that had been educated into our people wonder they shrunk from such an ordeal. as Its candidate for the Presidency. He has accom- in the profession. Mr. Frank Bush, the great Hebrew you for your expression of confidence, but through generations, from the first landing plished a remarkable deed, we admit, in defeating mimic, appears. This gentleman receives more salary When Massachusetts votes to place in the the free coinage of silver, and so brought his party to than any single specialty artist to-day In the country, I think it my duty to accept any position of the pilgrims or emigrants to the last fight State-house at Boston a portrait of Lee or and Is the only one In his peculiar line that has made given me, and do the best I can for the grief. But many a locomotive has fetched up in a an assured success. Everywhere the "press speak in of the late war. Stonewall Jackson, it will be time enough cornfield from a small obstacle on the track. A man the highest terms of him, and all should see this- cause." great artist, as he remains for one week only. The On this view of the situation we acted, to utter our wrath at that old common- from a Southern State, noted for his Southern sympa- Retford Brothers, Lottie Grant, Devlin and Tracey, Wounded to the heart—for underneath thought, talked, dreamed and fought. Mr. wealth. Until then we had better take the thies during the late war, would be an admirable ob- Ward and Wells. Landls and Steele and other new ject over which to wave the bloody shirt. stars appear, making the strongest attraction of the- his calm exterior he was sensitive to the Lincoln organized the first force of seventy- philosophical view given by General Thomas season. Jake Budd appears as Professor Gilmore in wrong—he yet pulled his cloak over the five thousand men by calling for volunteers himself at the time. Here is his letter: Nominate him by all manner of means, and have the Jubilee Concert, and the great female minstrels- done with. Let us have Bayard aRd Randall. A and the stock company In the grandest performance hurt and marched quietly on. from the States true to the Union, and left of the season. SAN FRANCISCO, GAL., December 31, 1669. solid South on a gold base. Bonds, Bullion and How silently he wrought. The perfect to the several governors of such States the How. D. A. NUNN. Bankers for a Bayard boom. Sweet, isn't It ? EMMA ABBOTT'S GRAND OPERA COM- machine had no friction—no noise. The duty of enrolling the men and commission- DEAR SIR : 1 received your lavor of the 20th yester- PANY.—Miss Abbott opens her engagement at the N a- lightning that destroys is silent; the thun- ing the officers. The war governors of the day, and as 1 am sure of your friendly feelings towards tional to-morrow night with Paul and Virginia. The me, 1 take great pleasure in giving you my reasons THE GENTLEMEN who added our name to company has been strengthened in many respects,, der that follows is nature hastening to fill a loyal States came to be a pronounced fea- principals and ohorus, since Miss Abbott's last visit to-- "vacuum. No man ever treated him with ture in.,the contest. There was no one for offering to refund to the present legislature of Ten- the list of one hundred nominated to make prepara- Washington. The principal artists are Marie Stone, familiarity, yet all were comfortable in his nessee the cost of the portrait of myself, ordered to be tions to receive Grant at the national capital must Zelda Seguin, Pauline Maurel, Tom Karl, Wm. Cas- public act on the part of our General Gov- painted by the legislature of 1866, and remove it from have been moved to the perpetration of a practical tle, A. E. Stoddard, Wm. McDonald and Ellis Ryse- presence. The soldiers called him "Pap ernment that was in contravention of this The operas billed for the week are Paul and Virginia, the library of the capitol of your State. I will premise joke, or else they strangely misunderstand our posi- Bohemian Girl, Chimes of Normandy, Faust and Thomas" for his considerate «are of them, received condition of affairs. We were not by stating that, although 1 regretted at the time that tion in this respect. Were we consulted as to the man- Gounod's Romeo and Juliet. The latter will be given- as if they were children, and yet he rode the legislature of 1866 had ordered, by jolntresolutlon, ner of reception tendered the man who shamed us on Friday night lor the first time in America. It Is- making war to free the slaves even. Mr. one of the most exquisite operas ever composed, and along the lines with a dignity that was at Lincoln, in his famous letter concerning a portrait of me to be painted and placed In the State abroad, by demanding princely honors from^despots on the public may expect a beautiful performance. once unpresuming and pleasant. the emancipation, said that the object of library, yet, being convinced It was done through the ground that he was an ex President, and there- EVEN In Richmond Nellson drew most heavily,, and fore something more than a plain American citizen, A colonel who, in an unexpected charge, the war was to restore the Union. If to re- motives of friendship and esteem—the joint resolution Richmond is not the most extravagantly patronizing having been passed without my knowledge—I felt a he should be hissed in scorn upon the pillory of public city in the world. Her first day's sale was over six had been separated from his command, was store the Union it became necessary to free contempt wherever he showed his face. We would hundred dollars. In Norfolk, In the same neighbor- natural delicacy in declining a compliment so unex- hood as regards the financial figures on the first per- looking wildly for his men, when he en- the negroes, they would be freed. If, on the pected, assured as I was of the sincerity ol the act. suggest to our committee a preparation that would formance, and at the second over eight hundred dol- countered General Thomas and staff. He contrary, to restore the Union it became From that day until the extraordinary proceedings show the potentates of Europe that the American lars. As we have but three appearances of Neilson eagle sometimes lays rotten eggs, and the free citi- this week, we presume that the box office will be the expected a volley of oaths, in the military necessary to retain slavery, slavery would had in the present legislature 1 had been led to be- scene of applicants at an early hour to-morrow, early style common to gentlemen who in this be retained. lieve that the act of the legislature of 1866 had been zens know how to use them. in the week as that may be. manner relieve their feelings and assert generally approved throughout the State. On being THE earlier portion of the week will be ocoupied at" To restore what Union? The Uillon of Informed of those recent proceedings, self-respect, as the Opera House by the dashing-military piece. The their dignity at the same time. Instead of French Spy, as presented by Zoe, the successor of the States. well as a proper appreciation of the act of the legisla- A FABLE.—After the World Once upon this, for which he was prepared, to his famous Celeste. This is one of the late and pleasant- And yet, with the facts before him, here ture of 1866, required that 1 should relieve the mem- time a certain Christian gentleman was cross- ly remembered Buckstone's finest efforts, and is re- amazement the General spoke to him kindly. bers of the present legislature from the possibility of ing a Field, when he espied a Skunk. Now, wel' plete with red-light, broad-sword combats and hurrah is the way the able editor plunges into the business throughout. The cast is good, and as an - The brief command he received was advice, seeing a disagreeable picture every time they went knowing that Skunks were not only bad-smelling but china shop. It is amusing to note that in alter-plece Humpty Dumpty will be given. information and an order in one. into the State library. The same reasons impelled obnoxious to poultry, he made alter the Animal with The beautiful Neilson appears during the three last his frantic efforts he is bothered by that me to Inform the speaker that 1 shall also return the Stiok and killed It, but not until after he had re- nights of the week. We remember well, in the Buell court of State business. Hear him in his issue of medal as soon as I can get to New York, where I had ceived on his Person much of the Foul odor. Just PROFESSOR BIBCHOFF gave the first of his concerts inquiry, when the question common to that then the Lord of the ma>nor, followed by a Crowd ol on Friday last at the Congregational Church. The • November 7: it deposited last spring before leaving the East to as- audience was large and cultivated. All of those par- investigation was put to General Thomas, as " We were of opinion that the conquerors bad the same duty on this coast. Now let me assure you that. Friends and Retainers, came by. The Foul odor ticipating were successful, especially the young and - to whether there was not a point on Bragg's right to prescribe the conditions upon which the con- In taking the course 1 have, 1 disclaim any Intention greatly Offended his Lordship, who requested a Re- handsome soprano. Miss Minnie Ewan, whose voioe is remarkable In flexibility and power. march from Chattanooga to Kentucky at quered should be permitted to become again citizens whatever to reject the compliment extended to me by tainer to put a pair of Gold tweezers on his Lordship's nose, and then his Lordship said to the Christian gen- which General Buell's army could have of the United States. We thought those conditions the legislature of 1866, but simply wish to return to ON A RAILWAY line recently a passenger stoppeds tleman : " Thou art a scurvy Fellow to make such a heen concentrated with effect to oppose that, should be liberal, but that they should guard against the legislature which repudiates their act, as far as in the conductor and asked: " Wny does not the train my power to do so, compensation for what they seem Foul smell." Whereupon the Christian Man made run faster?" " It run fast enough to suit us. If you extraordinary military move. He responded any farther rampancy on the part of the States. It don't like the rate of speed get off and walk," was the would, we are now of opinion, have been the better to consider a wrong perpetrated by a former legisla- reply: " It is this Foul Skunk that smells loud, your rejoinder. "1 would," replied the passenger, settling in the affirmative and pointed at the place way to have wiped out the State lines in the South, ture on the people of the State In my behalf. I am Lordship, and not I." "Knave," cried the Lord, back In the seat, " out my friends wouldn't come for very truly yours; GEO. H. THOMAS, much wroth, " dost thou mean to say that all the stink me till the train comes in, and I don't want to bo wait- upon the map. When General Buell came and to have cut that seotion up into, say lour States, ing around the station lor two or three hours." to the cross-examination he asked whether with political powers greatly reduced. It was a Maj. Gen. U. S. A. comes trom that Beautiful little Creature ? Go to . A POETICAL young fisherman, who has been sum- that conclusion of General Thomas was an capital mistake to augment the political capacity of Thou art a Liar as well as a Nuisance. Let him be mering along the Sound, contributes to an exchange afterthought, or whether it had occurred to the conquered people. Instead of two Virginias with Punished." And the Crowd fell upon the Christian the following brief but brilliant bit of verse, desctlp» • four senators, there should not have heen more than GARFIELD, the gentle and gifted Garfield, gentleman and Beat him Nigh unto Death. tlve ol his wanderings: him at the time. General Thomas quietly " Along Rhode Is and sea-girt shore one State from the Potomac to Florida. We needed a Is drifting Into the United States Senate. He will MORAL. 1 caught a cod the other day; requested the use of the telegraph book, statesman able to write across State lines In coarse All Thurman's shoes, but whether the hat will fit Is Never Kill a Skunk with Any hopes of Approval He never had been there before, And wiBhed to cod he'd stayed ay ay;'* and, turning the pages, pointed to the tele- hand." further along. from your Neighbors. 5 THE CAPITAL: NOVEMBER 16, 1879.

CHRONICLES OF THE DAY. that It will reqnlre a tin t-c'ass historian to collect the horseshoe suspended above their heads—the quaint ol Voorhls. His congressional career was brief: he facts an 1 put then li consistent foim. Beauregard, old superstition of a past age adding beautitully to the had not been long enough amid the intelligent thieves DIED. unique arrangements. It was-a most delightful affair, in a receit letter, says Grant was Irretrievably beaten, of our legislators to oover up his trackB. He has been BIRTH.—November 16,1879, at 12 m., James Birth, BY JUSTE MILIEU. and long to be remembered by those present. arrested for embezzlement. While president of the in the seventieth year ot his age. and but for the arrival of Buell's army his remnants 'All went merry as a marriage bell,' First National Bank ot Hackensack he substituted Relatives and lrlends are invited to attend the fu- Grant on Hancock—The Hanging of Mrs. Surratt. would have been destroyed on the second day—not the festivities being kept up until time for the newly his own notes for the money he drew our, and as he neral on Monday, at 2 p. m., from his residence, 219 drew out heavily and expended foolishly, he waa Third street northwest. * A paragraph containing an extract from "achat' more than one-fourth of Grant's forces were In the sec- wedded couple to catch the train that was to bear them bankrupted, and wi h a criminal reoord behind him. LATIMER.—Saturday, November 15, at 9:30 p. m., with General Grant, published In the Chicago Inter- ond day's battle. . away upon a brief tour. He was given ample time to make good his detalca- Ocean, is going the rounds in the newspapers, in "Long life and prosperity say we all." trusting in Jesus, Mrs. Tracenia Latimer, wife of Dr. General Peter J. Sullivan of Cincinnati was In that tlons, but was unable to come to time, and to drown E. W. Latimer, after a short illness of three days of wine a it is alleged that, in speaking of the Demo his grief he came to Congress. Last week his victims pleuro-pneumonia. battle, at the head of a Kentucky regiment; did good The correspondent of the New Y ork World says that were wearied of waiting, and he was arrested, but re- cratic candidates for the presidency, General Grant Notice of funeral in Monday's Post. service; was wounded, and his bravery and discretion Representative Swann of Maryland and his wife, who, leased on ten thousand dollars bail. Voorhls Is a very says "Hancock would be the strongest man, but are commended by General Sherman In his book on at the time of their marriage, was the widow oi quiet, pleasant-tempered gentleman, and universalis (laughing) poor Hanoock would be assailed by the well liked In Washington. the war. General Sullivan was one of the members Senator Thompson of New Jersey, have quietly SPECIAL NÖTIGES. Catholics lor hanging the sainted Mrs. Surratt, when of the court martial which tried our old hero, Colonel uparated. As the intelligent correspondent speaks The swiftest dramatic failure on record he was really no more responsible for It than you AIT ADJOURNED MEETING OF Tom Worthlngten, who has handled General Sherman ot " Mrs. Swann, nee Thompson," his veracity may be Is that of La Sociétaire, which was produoed as a were." companion pieoe to the play of The Picture, at the THE EX-MEMBERS OF THE FIFTH so severely In his memorial to Congress. General Sul- as laulty as his knowledge of the application of Jen- Filth Avenue In New Yorit on Monday last. On REGIMENT, U. S. CAVALRY, will be held at Circumstances at the present moment give support livan is in Washington at the present time, and in kins' French. Tuesday evening, alter the performance of the latter Cosmopolitan Hall, corner Eighth and E streets to the opinion above quoted, that Hancock would be talking with him about Beauregard's account of the piece, one of the authors of La Sociétaire came before the curtain, and said briefly that his play had northwest, on the 17th of NOVEMBER, 1879, at 7:3». the strongest man for the Democratic nominee, es- Shiloh battles, 1 endeavored to get General Peter J. Captain Joseph Whyte, United States army, sta- "received its first and last representation on the o'clock p. m. pecially If General Grant shall be nominated by the to tell me the Inner history of the fight, with which he tioned at the arsenal, has taken the elegant dwelling, night previous. The verdict upon it had been pro- nounced by the people, and there was no appeal irom Every man who served In said regiment is invited Republicans; but the ex-President has evidently Is so familiar, as he admits. But while he was free to No. 802 Sixth street southwest, where he and his it. Byron, in a capital essay on the inscrutable to attend. Its H. ST1EBEL1ING, Secretary. failed to keep up with the change of sentiment say much In favor ot " Old Tom," he " fought shy" of pretty and amiable daughter, Miss Kate, will be causes of the failure of plays, said once that a ploy wrought among the few Oatholics who, just lmmedl me, when further pressed to give the true history. He pleased to see their friends during the coming season. was like a cigar, if it was good every one wants a box; if it Is bad no amount of puffing will make it draw." A CARD. ateiy after the execution of Mrs. Surratt, held General says, mysteriously : " Ah! be the powers, we shall We made a slight mistake In the Identity of the With this the author—and certainly the brainy man To all who are suffering irom the errors and indis- Hancock responsible for her banging. 1 say " the niver get the truth about it. Thim that's gone, and authorship of the novel, "Magdalen, the Enchantress," who could so briefly dismiss his own mistakes deserves lew," because the Catholics at large never discovered knew, wouldn't tell; like true men, they kept the sa- credit—withdrew his play from the stage. If others cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, lras- ot which the late Mrs. Eaton was the heroine. It was would do the same with their tailures managers of manhood, &.C., I will send a recipe that will cur» anything in the case of Mrs. Surratt to warrant a cret." And he added, solemnly : " It's only a few of not written by Mrs. N. P. Lasselle, but by Miss E. L. would be greatly benefited, and the public immensely delighted. yon, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was charge that religious belief had place in the findings us left that know it; and thlm that know won't tell It Lassello, a daughter of that lady. in iter trial,'or Influenced the conduct of the execu- till they've passed away and gone." discovered by a missionary in South America. Send The beautiful and popular Mrs. Woods, nee Nannie Hon. George C. Gorham is in the city. a self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T. IH- tive departments which directed the hanging of the Which reminds me that General Sullivan is the George believes in Grant, and isn't fased by the Oal. Lincoln assassins. And even the few who at that Cincinnati lawyer who entered suit against an indi- Smith, who lives now in Portland, Oregon, where her ifornla result. In regard to the defeat of Glenn, he MAN, Station D, New York City. time made complaint against General Hancock, much husband, Lleutentant Woods, Is stationed, Is reported believes that It was due partly to the Kearney influ- feb2-lyS vidual to recover damages for "erecting a hole In the ence; partly to the powerful Influence ot the railroad to the disgust of their intelligent friends, long sinoe ground." to be In falling health. monopolies, which he fought, and In part brought ceased their railing, for it has been shown repeatedly about by the De Young-Kalloch affair. The Chronicle AMUSEMENTS. The many friends of Mr. Crosby, chief clerk of the in print, from authentic sources, that, as truly stated Superiority of Engraving in the United States. espoused the cause of Glenn, and the De Youngs had War Offioe, extend to him and his estimable wife their many enemies In both parties, who co-labored to de- THTORD'S OPEKA HOUSE. by General Grant, Hanoock " was really no more re- The London Saturday Review says: " The impar- slncerest sympathies at the loss of their beautiful, feat any man advocated by their paper. The railroad sponsible for the hanging than you were." He held tial critic who Is asked where the best wood cuts are monopolies are immensely wealthy, and very prodigal bright little son. MISS LI LI,I AN ADELAIDE NEILSONr produced has, we fear, but one answer possible in the use of their wealth when they have an objeot the same character of relations to that trial which or end In view. Kearney controls a large number of ON THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 20, General Hartranft (late .Republican governor of neither In England, Germany, nor France, but in Dion Boucicault, accompanied by his son and the lower classes and a great many fairly respectable AS SHAKSPEARE'S JULIET! Pennsylvania) then did. America." daughter, is at Welcker's. Mr. Boucicault Is improv- laboring men. The three-card monte combination This is no mere flattery, but the truth, which has was too muoh for Glenn, and he was defeated. Colonel MR. EDWARD COMPTON AS ROMEO. These officers, Hancock and Hartranft, were here at ing in health, and visited the theater several nights Gorham is housed here for the winter, and will remain Friday Miss Neilson as Viola the time of the trial of the assassins, In the perform- been observed and talked ot here lor some months during the week. until the close of Congress. y ance oi their military duties, by order of the Secre- past. But the English critic has failed to observe the SHAKSPEARE'S EXQUISITE COMEDY, other equally well-established fact that, with the ex- Now that Madame Bonaparte and Mrs. Eaton are Col. Joe Blackburn struck town last week tary of War. Hancock was the superior and Hart- when asked how long he will remain he suocinctly re Twelfth Night; or, What You Will. ception of the very largest steel and copper-plate no more, the Home Journal says that Mrs. Myra Clark ranit his subordinate officer. The President's man Gaines Is the most notable woman of the past genera- marked, "Until the first of August." Blackburn " Grace, laughter and discourse may meet, date to execute the assassins was sent to the com- engraving, we excel the world. The demand In this laughs at the Idea ot his ever having advanced the And yet the beauty not go less; country ior engraving the very large metal plates has tion among us. name of Tilden for 1880. What he said was that if For what is noble should be sweet." manding offioer, Hancock, who, as was his duty, di- Tilden were nominated he would, of course, vote lor rected the offioer (Hartranlt) then in charge oi the not been great, but It will come In due time, and then Mr. Crounse, who for many years was Washington him, as for any other Democratic nominee, but that It MALVOLIO MR EDWARD COMPTON' garrison or prison to see that the Executive mandate we shall be prepared to execute work equal to any. correspondent of the New York Times, is in the city was not a matter of preference—not by any majority. NEILSON MATINEE SATURDAY. But in the medium and small size steel and copper He advocates, without any special ohoice, Seymour as be carried into effect. The execution and all the de- with his family, the guest of General Ketchum. certainly one of the best men to be nominated. The Orchestra, reserved $1.25- tails pertaining to the same were managed by Gene- plate engraving we now equal any nation, and in Enquirer was very much out of the way of the head- Balcony, reserved l.oo bank-note and bond engraving and printing we sur- At the Blschoff concert the rendition of the Fan- light of truth's locomotive when It announced that Joe ral Hartranlt. NOW READY AT DREW'S DRUG STORE. It6 tassle sur Belissario by the beautiful Mrs. Burbrldge was trying to start a " weak boom," as it terms it. for Mrs. Surratt was a Catholic, and that was all there pass any engravers in the world. Seymour. was the special feature of the occa£lon. was of the Catholic In the case. She was not tried, There are specimens ot the last-named class ol work JIORD'S OPERA HOUSE. In the bureau of engraving and printing, and in our By the redistrictment, under the new found guilty, nor hanged on account of her religion, The Misses Sherman will receive on Tuesdays. Miss census, Mr. Samuel J. Randall will be districted out MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. and the cry ol persecution on account of rellglouB be- Washington concern, the Columbian Bank Note Com Rachel, the youngest daughter of the General, will of Congress. He has had a successful career in many lief had its origin wholly with a set of outside ignorant pany, which have no equal In any nation outside of respects, and a white card in shape ol political action A GALA BILL! A DOUBLE ATTRACTION 1 enter society this season. but fate overtakes him, and Randall will step down and religious enthusiasts. the United States. Foreign countries generally are out, despite " Pennsylvania pilgrims." He sees this M'l.I.K ZOE, Major Lee and wife have returned from their sum- The Legitimate Sucoessor to MADAME CELESTE, The true history of that remarkable trial of the Lin- having that class of work executed in this country. and understands It, and his object Is now of a higher mer home in Maryland, and are re-established at their aim. He wants to succeed Wallaoe as senator. He In Buckstone's Military Drama of the coln assassins has never been written, nor has a con- FIIEIVCH 8PY ; The Jeweler's Banquet—The Tariff. H street residence. will have a very lively time in effecting the defeat of nected, complete account been given of what trans- Wallace, and will most effectually be sat down upon Or, The Storming of Algiers! There was a reunion of the Jeweler's Association pired In the War Department and the Executive man- In the attempt In which a Grand Battle Scene will be introduced, on Thursday evening, at Delmonico's, in New York Mrs. Coleman and daughters of San Francisco have and ZOE will flght a sion before the trial commenced, and after the find- Among the guests was Mr. Gait of Washington. A been In town for a few days, but left for the Golden And now it is learned that the great ap- TRIPLE BROADSWORD COMBAT! ings and report ol the military commission had been prehension of Zack Chandler was that he would be distinguished company sat down at the table—ex- Gates on Friday. submitted to Secretary Stanton and President John- assassinated. Tnis fear oaused him to be in a contin- MONS. LATOUR THE GREAT SWORDSMAN! Mayor Wickham, Chauncy'M. Depew, Chiet Justice The engagementof Mr. Sevellen Brown, chief clerk uous state ol preparation, and no doubt was the im- son. pelling power to his use of stimulants. There Is no In addition to whioh the ever mirthful pantomime, Noah Davis, J. H. Puleston, M. P. of England, et al. of the State Department, and Miss Sallie Phelps, is I have notes of three conversations on this subject result without a cause, and it is but christian charity HUMPTYDUMPTY! The last named gentleman in his speech said: "1 be- announced. to beleve that the dead senator had some good reason Will be given In ALL ITS UPROARIOUS FUN 1 which I had with Mr. Johnson at three distinct pe lieve this is eventually to be the greatest Iree-trade for his peculiarities ot life. riods; the first on the evening of the day when the country in the world. That system ot protection un- Mrs. Hlckock and her daughter, Miss Lena, have FRENCH SPY AND HUMPTY DUMPTY MATINEE ON WEDNESDAY. It2 assassins were executed; the others severally at in- der which your industries have sprung up and pros- returned from Europe, where they toured during the tervals of about one and three years thereafter. The pered will eventually yield to a more liberal protec summer. RATIONAL THEATER. first was in the presence of ex-Senator Preston King, LOCAL ITEMS. tlon, which will bind the old and the new country to- Chief Clerk Crosby of the War Department has who was at that moment the amicus curia:, so to gether in the common prosperity of a successlul THE finest 415 Overcoat in the city is at Roman & gone to his native city, Chester, Pa., lor a lew days. Cox's, 607 Seventh street. speak—the power behind the President. The rela trade." EMMA ABBOTT, tlons between Mr. Johnson and Mr. King were pe " WASHINTON'S FAVORITE PRIMA DONNA," And this suggests the remark that there is a general Mrs. Barlow of Vermont will be visited this season PROFESSOR VALENTINE will be pleased to see his old cullar—of a most unreserved Intimacy and unbounded TO-MORROW, (MONDAY,) Nov. 17—ONE WEEK demand for a revision of the tariff at the coming ses by her niece, Miss Farnsworth of Chicago. friends and patrons at his new dancing academy, cor- confidence. Mr. King directed much of the executive ner of Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue. ONLY OF THE RENOWNED slon of Congress, and that body will undoubtedly take business, and he was wholly responsible for all acts Mr. George Frellnghuysen and Miss Ballantlne of up the subject early in thesession. The outcry against ME. H. H. HEMPLER. the optician of this city EMMA ABBOTT GRAND ENGLISH OPKBA CO., emanating from the White House in the trial and New York will shortly be married. " tinkering with the tariff" seems to have subsided. secured the prize at the National Fair last Saturday execution of the Lincoln assassins. In that case, And the Largest, Strongest In Amerloa. Mrs. Matt Carpenter will give a german to-morrow Emma Abbott, Prima Donna Assoluta; Marie Stone > without reference to what was done or advised by —The tenor of the seiferal reports In the board of to Mr. and Mrs. Q.ualtrough. 81,425.50 frofits In 30 Days. Zelda Seguln, Pauline Maurel, Tom Karl, A. E. Stod- Judge Advooate Holt and his subordinate offioers, school trustees, upon the proposition to appoint a wo- $10 in legitimate Stock Speculations in Wall street dard, William McDonald, Ellis Ryse, Walter Temple, Stanton named the act to be done or course to pursue; man as one of the trustees, was anticipated in my Paymaster Turner of the navy left last week lor a pays Immense profits. Pamphlets explaining every- and William Castle. Grand Chorus and Orchestra. King audited and approved the same, and Johnson last week's budget. The commissioners have submit- few weeks' trip to the South. thing sent free. HEATH & CO., Brokers, 1227 Broad- Monday Night and Wednesday Matinee—PAUL & way, N. Y. . confirmed pro forma. ted these reports to Attorney General Devens, who NO2 4T VIRGINIA. Tuesday—"Bohemian Girl." Wednes- Colonel Wlnthrop and family have returned to this day—" Faust." Thursday—"Chimes of Normandy." Generals Hancock and Hartranlt were not cogni can no longer postpone the opinion requested of him city alter a European jaunt. DeAtley. Friday, (first time In America)—"Romeo and Juliet." zant oi any of these transactions and oonsultattoni by the President. The matter was very plain and sim- The publlo continue to make DeAtley, 1220 E Grand Family Matinee on Saturday at 2. Saturday Mrs. Williams, the wife of the ex-Attorney General, street northwest their headquarters, and enjoy all the Night, Farewell Benefit of EMMA ABBOTT'. and had no more part in them than a United States ple as it originally went Irom Mr. Hayes to the Attor- luxuries of the season, whicn are served in such superb Is in the city. Monday, Nov. 24—JOHN McOULLOUGH. It marshal has in the consultations and decrees of the ney General; the question for the Executive was as to manner by Matthew DeAtley. The finest wines and the legal authority of the commissioners to appoint a liquors can always be obtained at this well-known INCOLN HALL. Supreme Court. Mrs. Dahlgren has returned from Maryland. house. Polonius to Laertes. woman to be a trustee for tho public schools, and, as I L "Carl" gets oil an amusing contribution to his olub remarked heretofore, a gqod lawyer could dispose or Bnrnett'«. FRIDAY EVENING, this week, in the form of a paraphrase upon the lecture the question in five minutes. Washingtonians are justly proud of the elegant NOVEMBER 21ST, POLITICS, POLITICIANS AND THE DEVIL. establishment which Is known to the admiring public •of old man Polonius to his son Laertes: —The Treasury customs officers oomplainof the in- as Burnett's, and patronized by all who prefer the 8 O'CLOCK.- Religious representatives of all denomi- genuine article to the miserable compounds which are " Yet here, Laertes? Abroad, abroad ; for shame creasing number of attempts at smuggling, evasions The wind sits In the shoulder of your sail, sou' by nations are being troubled. From the atheistic Bob sold at a majority ol restaurants. Meals served to sou'west, and they're just hauling In the gang-plank of customs duties and swindling generally, practiced Injuresoul, fined fifty dollars for amusing the people order at all hours. Hist yourself, my boy, or you'll be left! Here; my by so-called respectable individuals and wealthy firms of Pittsburg by a Sunday night lecture, to the Jews THEODORE TILTON blessing with you! Blessings are the cheapest com- in Roumania, religion Is being bothered. Dr. Hay- Steamed Oysters. In the large cities. Among the latest of swindling den, a Methodist divine, is on trial for murder. modity in the market, and you may take your pick We advise our friends who are fond of steamed WILL DELIVER from ajob lot just In, and these few precepts in thy attempts reported Is one in New York, where a firm Father Scully, a Catholic priest. Is being subjected to newspaper and social criticism for refusing to exercise oysters to call at the Exchange, corner of Seventh and memory: Give thy thoughts no tongue, unlets you imported " sarcerdotal robes," altar furniture, priests' F streets. While Bernard has not obtained the grand HIS GREAT LECTURE, find it impossible to give them any beef or mutton; the priestly prerogatives of death-bed absolution over vestments, etc., under false invoices and affidavits— parishioners who patronize public schools. Father medal at the Paris Exposition, he has been crowned but II you must take tongue, my boy, insist upon its by the Washington publlo as the king of steamed being well cured. Be thou familiar; by no means too thus, as it were, stealing " the livery ot the court of Dufresue has been sued, and lost his case, by a parish- "HEAR X' S - EASE." ioner, for injuring his business on account of a social- oysters. Everything that one wishes in the eating familiar, but just familiar enough. Those friends heaven to serve the devil In." line can always be found at the Exchange. thou hast, and their adoption tried, grapple them to church trouble, and last, Dr. Paige, a highly respected Admission 60 oentfr preacher of Illinois, has been bilked out of his small thy soul with hooks ol cast-Iron, for you don't know —The annual reports show that the Government No extra charge for reserved seats. how soon It may become necessary to negotiate a change by three-card monte men. The fate ot the Wllkenlng. trifling loan for sixty days. But do not dull thy palm must have appropriate fire-proof buildings erected for last was especially sad. The divine was approached For sale at ELLIS' Music Store, 937 Pennsylvania in New York by a capper and induced to enter a The finest hot beverages in the city can always be with entertainment, unless you find It absolutely In- the quartermaster general's department In this city, found at Wilkening's, whose hot whiskies and rum avenue. it-6 dispensable to set 'em up on the rounds ; and see to restaurant. A stranger approached weeping, and for the public printing establishment and other pub- stated that he had lost his money at a game of cards. punches have attracted more attention and given It that thy turn shall come the last. Beware of en- greater satisfaction than all the debates of Congress, rjlHEATER COM1Q.UE. trance to a quarrel; but, being in, strike out square lio service. There is no economy in renting buildings He started to show how the work was done, and before he had finished money was on the table. Athi8 parlor restaurant, 337 Pennsylvania avenue, from the shoulder, and hit below the belt at every of private individuals; the rents paid to the latter are the choicest liquors can always be obtained, and we MONDAY, NOV. 17, NIGHTLY AND TUESDAY opportunity. Give every man thy ear, but be economi- He borrowed all of the cash in the possession of Dr. excessive, to say nothing of the unsuitable character Paige, and a third party rushed in crying out that he advise strangerB visiting our city to call and enjoy AND FRIDAY MATINEES. cal of thy voice to women, for between a breaoh of Wilkening's delicious concoctions. Engagement of the great aotress, promise and a divorce suit, my boy, there is mighty ot their buildings. would arrest the entire party lor gambling. A stam- little choice. Take each man's censure, but reserve pede followed, and the minister's money was gone. MINNIE GRAY, thy judgment until after the election. •Nothing of Importance has transpired during the He was plucky, however, and ldentllying two of the Dubant's. Together with W. T. STEPHENS and his Dramatic gang, effected their arrest. Dogs, ROMEO, ZIP and HERO, in the Great Sen- past week relative to the District commlsslonership. The lovers of all delicacies congregate at Dubant's, "Costly thy habit as thy tailor's credulity permit, corner of Seventh and N streets, where everything sational drama, bearing it well in mind that there are as good tailors There is no reason to alter any statement heretofore that can be procured in the markets can always be in the sea as ever there were caught. Be not expressed A third is added to the former duet of DOGS OF THE STORM. made, that the first we shall hear authentically of the idiots formed by the Okalona States and the Lemars found. Game of all kinds and luxuries of every OUR VARIETY OLIO: Frank Bush, Lottie Grant, in fancy—rich, not gaudy—lest the suspicions of the successor to Commissioner Phelps will be when his Sentinel. Private Dalzell joins the gang, and putting description can always be obtained at a moment's man ol cloth be aroused, and that Illimitable credit notice. The bar Is supplied with the best ol Uquors. Devlin and Tracy, Landls and Steele, Ward and nomination shall be sent by the President to the lorth his mouth, howls to swell up the chorus In the Wells, 10 Beautiful Young Ladies in a Grand Min- thou desirest be denied thee. Never a lender, but a orchestra of fools. At last Dalzell has discovered a borrower be, for verily the loan oft loses both Itself S mate In December. THE LADIES' CAFE at the St. Marc Hotel Is becom- strel Scene, and the Great Jubilee Concert, .TakeBudd, style to write, and a theme upon which to sprawl his Conductor, and our Great Stock Company still on and the interest; and lendiDg at less than ten per melancholy Intellect, that with some papers will save ing very popular. The service Is excellent and cook- cent, per month, with real estate security, Is the ver- ing unsurpassed. hand. lti iest nonsense. And, above all, to thyself be true; that him from the waste-basket. The noble private yelDS Is to say, keep your eyes peeled, and look out for num- In the New York Sun: ber one, and it must iollow, as the night the day, that SOCIAL GOSSIP. "A solid North for the Union answers THE CONTROVERSY existing between the butter PROF. TALENTINE the man who expects to hold the age on you will have a solid South merchants, as to which obtained the first prize at the to straddle your blind every time. Farewell • my against the Union I National Fair, seems to have been settled by the Will resume blessing season this In thee! Send me a postal trom From Brown's Young Man. But that is but a award of twenty dollars to tho P. P. butter, which the .first port you touch, and be carelul not to go too The residence of Mrs. R. Cruit, jr., on Wednesday zephyr. amount was the highest premium given. INSTRUCTION IN DANCING, near the water.; Farewell! adieu! au revoir! Skit!'." evening last, was the scene of the very happy mar- Walt till you hear Comer of Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue. the tempest voice of THE new form of will Is much simplified. The tes- riage of Mr. Edward Kern to Miss Kate V. Paxton, tator simply provides for his funeral expenses, and What Constitutes a Marriage. 1880 ! For circular call at 1333 F street. He has a new both of this city. The ceremonies were performed by The boys in blue rescued this land by arms from makes his attorney the residuary legatee—gives him hall, and will make It the most attractive In Washing- There Is muoh confusion yet In the rulings of olvll the Bev. Dr. Domer of this city. Among the many rebels In 1866, and trom rebels by ballots In all there is lelt. It reduces court costs to a nominal ton. it*-5 courts to the United States as to what constitutes a 1879 sum, and saves the relatives a heap of unnecessary persons present were Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daugh- worry and disappointment. legal marriage, notwithstanding the recent able, clear Next year ters, Mr. and Mrs. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Chrlstman, by ballots or by First Reunion decisions of our judiciary to the effect that marriage bullets ! Pare Wines. Mr. and Mrs. Finch, Mrs. R. Cruit, sr., Mr. and Mrs. OF THE is merely a civil contract, provable by any facts going Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Kern, or both, they will do it again!" The attention of our readers is called to the adver- to establish an agreement or understanding between We advise that a private asylum be built for these tisement of Messrs. William Orme & Sons, 1013 Penn- Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ratcllffe, Miss Jubb of Baltimore, three, and they be given the freedom of Its walls. sylvania avenue, which appears in another column. R. C. C.'s the parties to live together as man and wile. But Miss Lena Ratcllffe of Baltimore, Misses Goldsbor- Although Philadelphia, through its "pil- This house has one of the largest stocks of pure wines AT there comes up another question In regard to mar- ough, Eva Paxton, Fenwiok, AUfsn, Smith, Worth- t.-lms" and election counters, polls a larger vote tnan in the city, and embraces every well-known brand. MASONIC TEMPLE, The public are Invited to call and examine the same. riages thus executed, namely, where this kind of lngton, Mitchell, Leroy, Dahlman, Lewis and Tow- New York, a much larger oity, the remainder of MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 17,1879. agreement has been entered into In foreign states, Pennsylvania has fallen off in the individual exercise Musical. Literary and Dancing Exercises. send. Among the gentlemen noticed were Messrs. of the balloting prerogative. In the recent election Grand Hymnns, Tickets, 50 cents, admitting a gentleman and ladlesv whose laws require certain peculiar forms and cere- Thomas, Keys, Finch, Kern, Worthington, Johnson, ior State treasurer the aggregate vote—five hundred written and composed for the dedication of the statue moriies to constitute valid marriage. A case of this Ross, Burgess, Keen, Hamilton, Smith, LeRoy, and thirty-two thousand three hundred and seventy- of General Thomas, November 19, and dedicated to kind, affecting the title to a valuable property, has nine—Is nearly twenty-four per cent. less than that the Army of the Cumberland by J. Max Mueller and Baker. After a very pleasant repast the company ot the vote cast for governor a year previous. The H. A. Preston, can be had at Ellis & Co.'s, publishers, just been decided in New York. A citizen oi that left with many happy wishes for their future suocess. Republican vote Is reduced from three hundred and on and after Tuesday next. THE POPULAR NEWSDEALER. place, temporarily residing in London, there entered nineteen thousand to two hundred ami eighty thou- The presents were numerous and costly, one of which sand, the Democratic from two hundred and ninety- into an agreement with the woman to Uveas man was an elegant house and lot. seven thousand to two hundred and twenty-one thou- Millinery. and wife, and then acknowledged their relations sand, and the Greenbackers have lallen off fully two- We desire to call the attention of the ladies to the openly. This marriage was not valid In England, Many of the most distinguished officers and politi- thirds. Even the Prohibitionists, who at one time fine stock of fall and winter millinery, which can be found at 1. L. Blout's, No. 710 Seventh street north- cians invited to the Thomas memorial celebration numbered four thousand, have lost ground and cast and the oourt holds that the lex loci contractus must but five-sixths of their old scale. This evidences the west. For further Information see his advertisement govern. So that this agreement, made In England, have engaged quarters at the Arlington. The com- fact that, through an idea of a business boom and in another column. would not be sufficient here to constitute a marriage. pany already there Indicates the approach of the good crops, the people of that State are indifferent, in social and political season of Washington. Miss great measure, to the present political outlook. More- What the Doctors Say. But the parties acknowledged their relations while over, as the election was for State treasurer, and mma Abbott and her husband, Mr. Wetherill, Pennsylvania can repudiate with marked and expe- •The medical profession are unanimous In recom- ) on a vessel on the channel going from England to mending the Rochester Beer as the purest beverage, arrived last night irom Montreal, where the favorite rienced ability at pleasure, the citizens were not over- I France. That vessel was not proven to be an Ameri- exoited on the subject of the occasion. and the only genuine beer in this market. They also j can vessel, and thereiore the marriage was not valid. prima donna sang last week. Miss Abbott says that recommend it for ladles who are failing In strength, the college students up stairs In the gallery sang and to all who need a healthy stimulant. Families Again, the parties acknowledged themselves to be The last boom is one of an embryo char- their gay and rollicking songs during the entre' acts, cm be supplied by leaving their orders with Finley man and wife in France. There was not sufficient acter, and intended for the interests of Conkllng & Koch, the general agents, or any first-class grocer. and gave a novel and interesting feature to a night ot This distinguished lop-eared statesmandlsllkes booms proof that the French law required any other torm of grand opera. Her reception in Canada was an ovation when announced from the mouths ot shot-guns but marriage. In the absence of that proof, the presump- works them up when they oome from poIiUcal sources Wright's Waverley. to herselt as the favorite American prima donna, and Among the many Improvements which have oc- tion was that the marriage was governed by our own The "friends" of Conkllng announce that, having a warm and enthusiastic compliment to her country carried New York in the face of all things opposing curred in the oity, the remodeling of the old Waver- law or by the common law. The court held that in ley Is the most striking and attractive. What was an all of whioh the little lady recalls with great delight, wfiy should he not lead the Republican phalanx in either case the marriage in France must be sustained. 1880 ? Echo remains silent, and Its silence betokens a eyesore has become a paradise, and the finest fur- on the scene where she was serenaded on her first ap- suspicion or doubt as to his capacity. Conkllng nished public house in the city is the Waverley. We intend In our next issue to give a full description of Who Saved the Army at Shiloh 1 pearance in Washington. would mako a better sign for a first class tailoring es- tablishment than act as the figure-head of a nation the Waverley. In the meantime we call the attention And now comes General Beauregard to tell us who and he outran himself from Canonchet too rapidly to ot the public to the tact that John Wright fs the pro- .saved the Union army under General Grant from de- Tae Vis-a- Vis Club Record of this week contains the be ever able to catch second wind for a presidential prietor ot this resort, and the bar Is lully supplied run. with the finest liquors. leat at Shiloh. We have had so many accounts of the following: BRAD. ADAMS, Is open this morning for the sale of all the November perilous condition of our army at the end of the first " We. as a club, tender our congratulations to our Even congressmen sometimes nod in re- Magazines and other reading. Closes at 2 o'clock. recently-married president, Mr. Clifford Warden and The Best. day's battle, the alleged surprise and scatterment of spect to honesty, and one of them has been unlucky its his wife, nee Miss Luoy Warden, known and endeared enough to extend his dishonesty outside of the legiti- We refer to Finch's golden * edding rye whisky, Sherman's command; who saved him from destruc- to us by every association connected with the Vis-a- which can only be lound at the Holmes House, 802 OST—In Northern Liberty market, Saturday Vis Olub irom its earliest Infancy. mate illegitimate limits of Congress, and striking tion; and to whom is due the credit of re-organlzlng into private business speculations, has been discovered Pennsylvania avenue, which Is admitted by all to be night, a pocketbook. A liberal reward will be " The wedding took place at the residence of the the finest in the market. Lovers of fine steamed oys- the Union forces thereafter, and all that sort of thing and arrested. This gentleman was a very pleasant paiLd the gentleman who was seen to pick it up In front, bride's parents. The vows were uttered ondera floral ters will also find them at the Holmes House, and ot member ot Congress from New Jersey, by the name the finest quality. of stand 102, tf returned to 424 New York Avenue. 6 THE CAPITAL: NOVEMBER 16, 1879.

negatives, and then go right off to another artist and get the $200,000 a year which is now distributed MEN, WOMEN AND THOUGHTS. sit to him on the same terms, and not only that, but amoog all the sail pilot boats. LADIES' GOODS. she will tell him how she posed for me, and he will Tne Hercules is owned by the combination known [From THE CAPITAL'S Standpoint.] actually produce almost the same set of pictures as I as the North American Conference and Steam Traffic have already paid lor, and take the wind completely Company. "Tyrone's Ghost—Lady Beresford's Black out of my sails." As the new vessel was getting under way there Ribbon. " THE WOMEN MADE POPULAR BY FLIRTATION were numbers of old pilots on the dock jeering at the small crowd on board, and one old veteran salt, with The Irish are so poetic and imaginative that ghost Are well known to men about town by reputation, and all snobs not in the best society buy their pictures to red face, bottled nose, white beard around his chin le gends are common in the old castles that remain to make believe that they know these fashionable ladies and clothed in a worn oilskin suit, answered the attest the former power of the Celtic nobility. While of the ton. sneers and jokes by closing one eye and gazing at the 41 pilots on the dock for a minute or so, and then he «orne of those county lords were cruel to their tenantry, Every one whom they honor with a passing flirta- 44 tion, therefore, wants a picture of them. You know said: Boys, we're up to windward of you, and we're as a general thing, there was a deep and loving devo- how it is. You see a lady's portrait on a man's table. got the bulge on you sea lawyers good." (Sea lawyer tion between the head of the superintendent and his 4 Aha! a new girl, eh Jack?' Jack winks, or drops a means shark.) ten ants and relatives, just as was the case in the high- sly word, and his vanity is satisfied. Why, I've seen men coolly write an autograph on the back of a picture The Barter and Sale in Elections. lands of Scotland. The most heroic, perhaps, of these they've just bought, and carry it off to exhibit'as a 4 This has become a regular business, and with the 0 Id clan chiefs, was the famous Tyrone ; and his name gift from a new mash.' To these kinds of pur- chasers society pictures sell on accouat of the Identity Louisiana style of counting and returns adopted by makes a legend in his family interesting. An old of the sitters. The general public buys them for their the Republican-Kelly combination In New York, there p ortrait in one of the family mansions represents a pictorial value. Then again the rivalry among the will be an utter impossibility of the popular majority ALMER originals is very great. It's like making collections influencing the election of the candidates. a beautiful lady, with a sad, worn face, and a fair arm of New Year's cards. Each tries to sell more pictures str angely deformed by a broad, black ribbon at the At 10 o'clock to-day the board of canvassers assem- than the other, and so send a great many customers bled to attend to the returns of the fourth assembly wrist. It is Lady Beresford, bom Nicola Hamilton, to us. One of my sitters has a canning way of push- ing business, which beats the deck. One of my custo- district, and presently there was a gathering of three Has just returned from New York with a splendid Milli- a cousin and sisterly friend from childhood of John, mers, hundred inspectors of election from the first, second •Earl of Tyrone, in the time of Charles 11. The girl and third districts. They met in the Governors room A GLORIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL WIDOW, and conferred with the committee of the board on cor- and had been raised together, and by some strange has the best dodge of them all: she takes home a hun- rected returns. Just note the amount of red tape nery Stock, of a quality and variety unequaled, to which fr aak of the family were brought up as Deists. Nicola dred of her photographs, and when a gentleman calls which inspired that noble cartoon of Kepler a week ago. Dickens' circumlocution office was nothing to it, m arried Sir Tristram Beresford, and shortly after the the maid happens to be looking at one of them. 44 4 What is that, Susan?' says the caller. and the beauty of the system is that your average m arriage the husband was astounded one morning to " 4 A photograph of Missis,' says Susan. 1 Ain't it rogue always is at home in complications when the she invites the attention of the Ladies of the District. see his lady enter the breakfast room with a very pale just too lovely?' honest man is lost. It seems that to all this new busi- 44 4 ness in the election system are to be attributed the and scared look, and on her wrist a broad, black rib- Rather,*' replies the caller, and then he gives Susan a dollar for it." discrepancies in the votes for the different candidates Don. In answer to his anxious inquiries she only be- on the same ticket, and not to the difference in popu- Special Attention Given to OPERA and, EVENING BONNETS. Another cute trick in the business is to keep a pile sought him not to question her, as she could not possi- larity of the candidates and the amount of party bolt- of pictures on the parlor table, and tell the gentlemen ing. bly explain. And from that time until his death Sir that they are for sale for the benefit of a charitable In Westchester the Democratic congressman and Tristram remained in ignorance of the cause of the institution. county officers win, while the Democratic senator is JUGLA and MONOGRAM KID GLOVES, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Buttons, in Opera and strange ornament. His wife, however, stated at once beaten. In Rockland the Republican senator and This photograph man is a 44 horrid wretch," even if that her cousin, Lord Tyrone, had died at such an congressman win, and all the other majorities are he tells the truth. Democratic. All this was "trading." Washington Promenade Shades. hour, and when the post came the impression was legendary politics relates how Aaron Burr tried to 44 verified. The Fighting- Parson of Leadville. trade" and trick J efferson with "plumpers" in the electoral college; he was ostracised for such rascality Lady Beresford became a deveut christian, and after The rector of St. George's church, Leadville, is a In the game of politics; but the spirit of our age is the death of her husband married General Gorges of muscular christian, in the fullest sense of the term, different; and in the great cities at least elections will be managed in the mill of fraudulent trading and Kllbrew, by whom she was most cruelly treated. There and his last fight so signalized his character that he Great Excitement counting. Great He w as a son by the first marriage and two daughters by was presented with a silver-mounted revolver by his the second. The lady was separated from her hus- appreciative flock. He is a mild-mannered man A Tenement-House Fire* band, and lived many years in close retirement, until In Cannon street this morning there was a tene- withal, and no one, to hear his fervent prayer or his ment-house horror in the shape of a fire, by which six one fine day she appeared in gala dress, and sent a meek sermons, would suppose that two six-shooters poor people lost their lives. The owners of these hor- AT AT AT servant to invite all her friends to a dinner party, to and a big Bowie were right under the desk. Last rible places get high rents for their dens, have a plenty of law to enforce collection, crowd the poor celebrate her forty-eighth birthday. The people camej week Mg Roaring Bill, a famous frontiersman, al- 44 wretches in, six stories deep, without a fire escape or and it was a most brilliant and pleasant reunion, lowed that he would take his girl up to the Gospel fire stair-cases. In fact, there is no mode of exit but everybody being delighted to see the good lady mill," as he called Brother Withers' church, and get down narrow stairways or out of the windows. There em erg e out of her retirement. But in the midst of the fastened in the respectable and proper style. is a frail rattle-trap, called a fire-escape, attached to the outside of the building, a humbug fully exposed pleasant evening the priest entered, and, accosting No groomsmen or bridesmaids graced the occasion, in its uselessness by this fire. Not one of the numer Lady Beresford with a congratulation, said that she but three good-si zed ruffians, in full dress, that is, de- ous inmates of the tenement got out by the so-called The King's Palace, escape, and a brave fireman, who staid in the building had mad e a mistake, and that her age was only forty- corated with full sets of revolvers and knives, stood by Real Breton Laces, all widths, 15, 20, 25, to 44 up to the last moment, found that the trap opening to seven. Your mother and I," he continued, " often as best men. 35 ets. a yard. the contrivance was bricked over. Real Torchon Laces, 8,10,15 to 30 cts. a yard. •disputed the point, and, on getting your note yester- The service proceeded smootbly until the clergy- 8lé Seventh Street, Between II and day, I resolved to settle the disputed date. I ex- Regular arrangements to secure the death of the Real Breton Scarfs, 20, 25 and 30 cts. each. man reached the point where he asked the bride- people on the top floor could not have served the pur- Hand-made Crochet Lace Edge, 15 to 40 cts. amined the dusty old parish register, and find that gr oom if he took the 44 woman" to be his wedded wife. pose better than criminal neglect did. a dozen yards. you are. only forty-seven." To this Mr. Roaring Bill replied by remarking that In spite of the chances against them, some of the I Streets N. TV. Black French Thread Lace, all widths, nice 44 unlucky tenants got out, while some were thrown out To everybody's utter amazement Lady Beresford he was about to marry a lady,"and that any man ot the windows. This tenement is decidedly better designs, at 12,18,25and 35 cts. the yard. fai nted, and was carried to her chamber insensible. who called her a 14 woman" must be remarkably anx- and safer than most others of its sort, being only four Black Satin and Gros Grain Ribbon, 2 to 5 The priest sat by her, and when she recovered she re- ious to incur tho expense of a personal funeral. Pay- stories, instead of six stories high. inches wide, 15, 20 and 35 cts. the yard. This44 cheap and nasty" business, as it is techni- Brocaded Turkish Ribbon, all silk,3% inches lated that Lord Tyrone's ghost had appeared to her ing no attention to this remark, the clergyman pro- cally called in the real-estate business, should be .years before, and told her that she would die the day ceeded, and inquired if the bridegroom would promise stopped by stringent building laws ; at present it is Extraordinary Reduction wide, at 35 cents. after she was forty-seven years old. The spirit had to love, cherish and protect the bride. This was re- an abomination, frightful beyond description in inhu- Scotch Striped Ribbons, best quality, at 20 manity and crime. foretold every important event of her life up to that garded by Mr. Roaring Bill in the light of an unne- to 30 cts. Alda. Double Widths, Breton Nett Silk Illusions, time, and she had no doubt of the truth of his prophe- cessary asking of foolish questions. " In course I do," IN 25 to 30 cts. sies until she had passed the appointed time of her Colonel Mapleson gave the New York opera-goers he replied ; " what do you take me for? Do you mean the most brilliant representation ever seen at the Mohair Ties, all colors, at 10 cts. •death a year, and now she found, that the ghost had to insinuate that I am a playin' it onto her? 1 want Academy to-night. Alda, with its gorgeous costumes Nurse Caps, nicely made, at 35 cts. the right date. She displayed the black-ribboned you to understand that this yer's a square deal, and if and wild, savage character, strange eastern-sounding Silk Embroidered Ties and Scarfs, 15 to 75 arm.; the priest undid the bandage and found a music, cymbals and the like, is a strangely fascina- you don't just go ahead with your marryin' and drop ting work to the ear and eye. 1 only saw the first act, cts. each. withered wrist, and the poor woman described the this askin' of impertinent questions, it'll lead to diffi- but judge from the dress rehearsal on Thursday night, MILLINERY GOODS. Imitation Breton Laces, all widths, at 5, 10, ghostly visit, when her cousin, in the dead of night, culties. You hear me." which lasted until after midnight. The scenery was 15, 16 to 22 cents the yard. •came and sat on her bed : ail the more remarkable for beiftg in the Academy, Silk Polka Dot Scarfs, 40 cts. Brother Withers proceeded solemnly until he got where strange violations of taste and consistency are " For heaven's sake, .Lord Tyrone," said I, " by to the question to the bride, would she promise to so common. Tne palace of the King at Memphis is Sash Ribbons, 50 cts. the yard. what means and for what purpose ca,me you here at remarkable for grand architectural effects. Breton and Point De Esprit Fichues, 50 to this time of night?" " Have you forgotten our prom- love, honor and obey;.the bridegroom drew his re^ Call at the KING'S PAL AO E before purchasing 75 cents. ise, then?" said he. "1 died last Saturday at four volver and remarked: " Brother Withers, you are The stage was walled in with stone, reaching half and note our prices: Silk Bows, 10 cts.; nicely trimmed. o'clock, and am permitted by the Supreme Being to • rip enin' for the grave. I don't wish to make a row. way up the scene; and upon this wall rose fluted pil- appear to -you, to assure you that revealed religion is Wool French felt and beaver Hats from 25 cents to All-wool and Silk-mixed Suits at half price. I'm a long-sufferin', peaceable man, I am; but the lars supporting a roof resplendent with hieroglyphics the true and the only one by which you can be saved. and gold. Through a gateway a rim of the pyramids $1, in tho latest and most modern styles. Nicely-trimmed Beaver Cloaks, 6, 8 and $10. 1 am further permitted to inform you that you are holiest feelln's of this gal's buzom shall not be pried and temples could be seen. AH this glorious picture Pattern Hats and Bonnets, Silks, Satins, Velvets, Boys' Silk Ties, 10 cts. now with child of a son, which it is decreed shall grow into without your hearin' from me." was beautiful and entrancing until Campaninl strolled up and marry my nieee. Not many years after the Kibbons, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, in all modern The assembled',congregation were somewhat ashamed in in a sack coat, cane and round hat, followed by Embroidered French Hand-made Underwear, •ehlld's birth Sir Tristram will die, and you, his Miss Caryin a walking dress and Mme. Amdre(Atda) shades.

MARGARET EATON. died. There were three children, daughters all, but coffin, and placed iton the rear platform, where the none, 1 believe, bv him. The widow was left with country people could read " Undertakings," inscribed ample means, the most of it profitably invested. Her on the lid. L0TTESIES. TO TEAVELEES. There is a, fascination in the story of a strongly in- eldest daughter married a member of the French He did not forget to look In a private cabinet which dividualized woman whose beauty makes a portrait of legation and went to France to live. Another mar- ried into the Randolph family of Roanoke, Va. The contained a rare curiosity,in the shapeof a little stufTed rare interest and whose life is a panorama of romance. jackass, and the able manager smiled as he made a JJALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. youngest also married, and the third generation com- flourish on the animal's side with the red chalk and Lingering eighteen years beyond the allotment of menced to spring up. Mrs. Eaten was living in ele- labeled it " W. W." ' The great double tract. life, this old lady clung fondly to the memories of a gant retirement, and bad gradually glided into seren- NATIONAL ROUTE AND SHORT LINE ity and mature age. It was time for her to die. If fate In the meantime Mr. Morrissey had passed thirteen past strangely in contrast to oar present, and the cities and towns, and arrived in Washington singing— TO THB had been kind to her, she would have died, but her North, Northwest, West and Southwest. phantasies and caprices of the old-time society, as she life, eventful as it seemed to have been, had been " By the air that 1 breathed," &c •Pili® tame compared to that which she was now called upon and the public knows the rest. JfSjHfc TO TAKE EFFECT told oi them, sounded quaint and novel by the intensity to piss through. bUNDAY, NOVEMBER la, 1879, at 1:80 p. m. of comparison. It was as if an old portrait had stepped FORD'S OPERA HOUSE. Included in the property left her by General Eaton — Ford's Opera . • • | Leave Washington: down from the antique, dusty frame and gazed with was a store with a hall in the upper story, used gen- Troupe continued thelrengagementthrough last week THE KENTUCKY STATE LOTTERY, a m -:BaltImore wondering eyes and curious comment on the men and erally as a dancing hall, and one day one of her with the new operetta, The Mayor of St. Brieux. and Hons " ' . Ellioott City and Way Sta- the Chimes of Normandy. All the members of the SIMMONS & DICKINSON, Managers, women of another age: Mrs. Eaton ciused the groat grandchildren brought home with him an Italian dancing master named Buccanini, from whom they de- company did their best, and, under the stress of very B&JTOKIfep^MPI PHILADELPHIA and and only scandal of the American Court, when the sired to take lessons. " Would she renthlm the hall?" hard work in rehearsals, made the most out of the Has, during its existence, paid more money 5V°ip:N EXPRESS. On Sunday to Baltimore only. Cabinet officers oi Jackson resigned because their was the burden of his errand, and "would she permit pieces in hand that circumstances allowed. The in Prizes than any Lottery, Domestic or the rent to be paid In tuition?" She would and Mayor of St. Brieux Is a sparkling little comic opera Breakfast at Relay Station. ' wives would not recognize the most beautiful of 6:60 a. m.—Baltimore, Annapolis and Way. (Pied- would. So Meastro Buccanini was installed as tenant, in two acts, set in brilliant dresses and aoted on one Foreign, whose tickets are soldin this coun- Ster Ha erato women. and began to earn his humble income. The children scene. There are several exquisitely pretty numbers try. No Drawings has ever been postponed Way,"??" Relay." ' K ws, Frederick How vain and little seem the jealousies and scan- became attached to him. He was so affable, so patient notably a duet In tho first act and two solos in thè PRESS*' m.-BALTlMORE AND LAUREL EX- so good. He had seen better days. He was the son second, and some of the concerted pieces are good even for a single day, and prizes have al- 8:10 a. m.—Point of Rocks, Piedmont, Straaburg. dals that mar a life when the deep, solemn tread of of a count or a count himself. He had a long line of 1 he two female characters, the Countess, Mrs. Blanche Winchester, Hagerstown and Way Stations. death has silenced, with Its awful reverberating echo ancestry stretching back to the ten Doges. Grand- ways been cashed without deduction on mother, mother and children all became Interested in Ford, and , Miss Anaandale, were well sung 8:15 a. m.—New Yo'k, Philadelphia, Boston and the whispers of malice, and the victim alone remains presentation. him. It was not long before he became a member of and acted throughout. Miss Belle Mackenzlo and Phllade°irehiaIPrefiS' 0ar t0 New York and looking back from the brink of eternity and moaning, the family, and dined at the family table. He was an Miss Blanche Thompson are always noticeable for t8:86a.m.—St.Louis,Ohioago, Columbus and Pitts- " what a beautiful world." Italian nobleman who had been obliged to teach their beauty and the care with which they do their dancing for a living, and, even if he were not why work, and, whether as principals or in the chorus, burg Express. Frederick, Hagerstown and Valley It Is a death scene over which hope and charity should Peegy O'Neal turn up her nose at him when they are al wayB very pleasing features of this com- Branch, except Sunday. Through oar to Staunton. draw the curtain with tender hands and a prayer lor she was only the daughter of an Irish tavern-keeper • pany. The opera is too devoid of action and dramatic Pullman cars to Cincinnati daily. Grafton to San- at all events she didn't. It was not long before Buc- 5 dusky. daily, except Saturday, the vain people of this world, who reflect their own effects to make a success, and, in spite of Denham's m,— n canini paid assiduous court to her, and the lady lis- good acting of the title role, lacks humor. The Little THE NEXT DRAWING and Way ° Sunday only. Baltimore, Annapolli virtue with the mirror they hold up to others faults. tened. She was old enough to be his mother but Duke, Fatinifza, or any other of those lightopera 10:00 a! m.—BALTIMORE EXPRESS. Stops at In this connection we copy the following interesting that, perhaps, was not so bad. December and May bouffes, will pay the managers much better. Greens- TAKES PLACE have united before and since, and the world has not felder Is one of the best members of the company and Bladensburg College, Beltsville, Laurel, Annapolli narrative of her life from the Washington correspon- ma!le muoh noise about it. This was only October Junction, Jessup's and Hanover. has improved in aoting and singing. The two tenors m dence of the Boston Herald : and May, and yet there was a great ado over it Mr. Hoff and Mr. McConnell, do their work con- SATURDAY, November 29. andWay '~Haltimore, Annapolis, Ellicott City WASHISGTON, D. C., November 8 —Mrs. Margaret Everybody said she ought to have known better- scientiously, and both have good enough voices for Eaton, widow of General John H. Eaton, Secretary of when they saw how it turned out. these light operas. 1:80 p. m —New York, Philadelphia and Boston W ar under President Jackson in the first year of his The Chimes of Normandy on Wednesday night was SCHEME. Express. Stops at Laurel. first Administration, and once a senator from Tennes- Mrs. Eaton and Mr. Buccanini were married and a somewhat rough performance in some respects as It 1 Prize of $15,000 Is tl:36 p. m.—On Sunday only, Baltimore and Way. in a little while were forgotten again. Step by step . .$16,000 see, died about 12 o'clock to day, at the residence of was the first rendition of the opera by this company 1 Prize of 6,000 is .. 6,000 4:30 p. m.—Baltimore, Bladensburg and Laurel Ex- Mrs. S-nitb, on Ninth street between E and F streets. he got possession of her property. He treated her with 1 he second night, however, was much better, and In- 1 Prize ot Tla Belay St 8 at the utmost courtesy. The children, who were at first 2,600 is .. 2,600 Junciio^ ' - °P Annapolli Mrs. Eaton has exercised, directly and indirectly a dicated that practice was only necessary to make the 1 Prize of 1,600 is larger influence upon the politics of this country than the most incensed, were, one by one, won back to the opera a most acceptable entertainment. The chorus .. 1,600 +4:36 p. m.—Point of Rocks, Frederick, Hagerstown, old-time appreciation of his character and goodness 1 Prize of 1,600 is .. 1,600 anyotberof her sex, save only, perh ips, the wlte of was especially showy and effective. Miss Blanche 5 Prizes of 1,000 are Winchester and Way Stations. On Sunday to Point the first President. Her life has been one succession Ho was oily and shrewd. His wife had some ready Chapman, as Serpolette, gave the dash and spirit or- .. 6,000 of Rooks and Way Stations only. cash—«20,000 sbo says it was. It lay in the Gramercv 5 Prizes of 600 are .. 2,600 of romances, more incredible'than any reoorded in fic- opera boufle to the part with great effect, and Miss 20 Prizes of 250 are ] 1^14:40 p. m.—Baltimore, Annapolis and Way Sta- tion outside of Jules Verne's utterly incredible teats Park Bank of New York. Mr. Buccanini was tired of jAnnandalo sang the part of Germaine with peculiar .. 6,000 Washington, tired of seeing the curious point at him 100 Prizes ol 60 are of imagination. Until she passed her 70th year she grace and sentiment, without detracting from the mis- 200 Prizes of .. 5,000 +6:30 p. m.—Philadelphia, Norfolk and Baltimore was continually before the public, the central figure of and state at him, and wanted to live in New York chief in the character. Denham, as Gaspard, was ex-l 20 are .. 4.000 and go into business there. Mrs. Eaton drew out her 600 Prizes ot • 10 are " Express. Norfolk exoept Sunday. Norfolk passen- some Intricate scandal, and yet has almost outlived cellent throughout. McCollin, as the Marquis, and 1,000 Prizes of .. 6,000 rs taken in the cars direct to boat at Cantonf Stops, the memory of scores upon scores of statesmen who $26,600 and gave it to him. He invested it in a valua- Hott, as Jean Grenicheux, were sufficiently good, and .. 6,000 Dle cigar store, and soon lost it. Then he began to 7 Approximation Prizes amounting to! at Bladensburg and Laurel. * were full of promise when she was a middle-aged wo- with practice In their parts will doubtless improve, ,. 2,700 8:00 p. m.—Point of Rocks and Way stations. man, and had lett her deepest Impress upon affairs of work for her lots and houses, which, so far, she had l his opera is peculiarly fascinating, and has been in managed to keep as her own separate estate. She re- 1,862 Prizes amounting to +6:46 p. m.—Baltimore and Way Stations. State. She died Irom the general decay of her vital trance the most popular of such works. Manager $69,700 t7^? P- m.-BALTIMORE AND LAUREL EX- powers, very nearly 90 years old, although her exact fused to give It up to him and he deserted her She tord shows his taste and discretion in giving it dl- TIC3CET®, »1. wrote to him to come back, she could not live without PRESS. Ellioott city, via Relay. age it is difficult to state. She remembered clearly lectly according to the original, without any Ameri- Club rates upon application. +7:45 p. m.—Ohioago, Columbus and Pittsburg the early events of her life, and could state them with mm. He replied that no would not come back and be can adaptation. distrusted. He did not want her property, but if he Address all orders to singular felicity of manner and precision, although aBBR40 Chicago and Pltte- generally contused as to dates. She was the daughter was not to be trusted with it he was not fitt o hold the WILLIAMSON & CO., 599 Broadway, If. Y. burgh. (Pittsburg exoept Sunday ) of an Irish hotel-keeper by the name of William relations of a husband. The villain conquered. He NATIONAL THEATER—Sargent's Comedy +9:46 p. m.—New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore was told to come back and he could have all In List of drawings published In the New York Herald O'Neal, who kept the first '-tavern " at the national Company gave Dion Bouclcault's new faroe-comedy, Sun, Stoats Zeitung, Philadelphia Record, Philadel- Express. Stops at Bladensburg and Laurel. Sleep- capital that made the slightest pretensions to "style less than two years, after first disarming suspicion he Y rl£ and 8 eolal had converted it all into money, and one morning dis- Contempt of Court, the first lour nights of the week' ph a Sunday Dispatch, Pittsburg Dispatch and Louis- I Philadelphia" ° ' P sleeping oar to "Peggy O'Neal" was the name she went by, and L ville Commercial. All out-of-town ticket-holders are Wild, willful, hoydenish girl, from all accounts and her appeared. Not alone, however. He had taken with -Forbidden Fruit on Friday and Saturday ' +9:58 p. m.—St. Louis and Cincinnati Express him his wife's grandchild—herself a wile and the The company Is excellent in material and trainine mailed a copy of the official list as soon as received Pulman cars. ' own admission, she was. She must have been singu- Tfie next following Drawing DECEMBER 16, 1879. larly beautiful as a girl, and down to the very last re- mother of two infant children. The grandmother and and the plays were performed with care and strict y Sunday her granddaughter's husband were both bereaved attention to the minutest details. The business was Sunttey " i only- Other trains daily, except tained marked traces of it. She had a faultless face fine, and the theater scored one of the two best weeks Wanted at once, Good, Reliable Agents In every and a complexion which no art could beautify. Her wronged and abandoned on the same day, and by one' J All trains stop at Relay Station. form was of medium height, and of the lithe and wil- and the same villain. This was tho cruelest blow of oi the season. Town. Address as above. - ^f.or4111!Uler information apply at the Baltimore and lowy type which poets and novelists love to present to an. For ayear the now aged lady moved as in a Contempt of Court la a most amusing piece of dra- °hj°,i'oltet Offices, Washington Station, and 608, 619- their heroines. She was witty, even to sauclness - dream. She could hardly believe that she had been matic froth-work, in Dion Boucioault's own style, with N. B —As we ran short of tickets In the last two and 1435 Pennsylvania avenue, where orders will be so duped and cheated. Her money and property were piquant, not much read in books, as, indeed, were n ea y aU 'hest eflorts at brluht dialogue and ingeniously drawings, and consequently were unable to fill all of taken for baggage to be checked and reoeived at any very few in her sohool-glrl days, bifc with a certain air ^ l J sone, her family was doubly disgraced and oontrived situations. Clicquot, a lawyer, is sentenced point in the olty. she had nothing but revenge to live ior our out-of-town orders, we would respectfully request about her that defied a jot or tittle more of freedom T eara later Mr to three months' Imprisonment for contempt of court L M LE than she herself invited. Sixty-one years ago, when TT ,7°X - Buccanini returned to the and Galonette, a musician, in love with Mrs Cllc' our patrons to send In their favors at their earliest - - ,V2 ' W. M. CLEMENTS, United States from his European trip with his mis- ql Gen'l Tioket Agt, Mast. Trans'n. she met General Eaton—then a major only—a rank i?f* '«mistaken for the culprit and taken to prison possible convenience. iwi6-2t* GEO. S. KOONTZ, General Agent. which ho had attained by hard fighting with General tress, and Mrs. Eaton was inlormed of it by the detec- while the gay Clicquot himself has gone with hit J ackson In the Indian wars and the war of 1812—she tives, who were on the watch. She went to New York and had him arrested and put in prison. He begged friends to enjoy a mask-ball, and have a night of It was a girl well advanced toward the marrying age In to prepare him for his prison term. The wife thinks GREAT PENNSYLVANIA K0UTE a couple of years she did marry—not Major Eaton to be released ; begged only to see her. There was be 3 only one condition on which she would consent. He ' Prison until she fiids a letter In the pocket TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST. however, but Purser Timberlake, whom she bore two oi his dressing-gown, and, woman like, resolves to go children. The purser did not belong, however, to the should lie in jail until a divorce could be obtained and, when he married the girl he had seduced then fo tho hall herself. Her friend, Mrs Delacour, and Double Track, steel Ralls, Splendid retired squad; nor did he know how to combine those herself then go through the most amusing mistakes influences which would permit him to draw his pay she would withdraw the prosecution and let him go 8 0 8 Scenery, Masniticent Equipment. free. This was agreed to and done. Tho deserted f?^, ?! '«"^ and other dramatic incidents with while rusting out his days with his Interesting lamily yTNI'ilECEDE.NTKD ATTRACTION! Many a voyage did he make during his married life nusoand had obtained a divorce long before Some- thelr two husbands, who, after the most approved IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 9, 1879- leaving his bright young wife at home with her father what as Ham follows Steerforth to force him to make mask-ball fashion, flirt with their own wives u Trains leave Washington, from Depot, Corner of and at her father's hotel, and at last, as such things an honest woman of Little Em'ly, so did poor Mrs. m.°,st interesting point of a dramatlo dilem- Oyer Half a Jillion Distributed. Sixth and B streets, as follows: will happen, in 1827. made hislast trip to the Mediter- Eaton follow her Italian husband to wring from him ma Clicquot is taken off to prison at the moment he For Pittsburg and the West, 10:30 a. m. dally, with ranean. A few months later the news came back that justice for her guilty grandchild. That done, she re ^fsnizea his wife. At the prison he finds his repre- Louisiana State Lottery Company. Parlor Oar to Pittsburg, 'and Sleeping Oars from he had committed suicide, and, later still, there came turned to a, ruined home, and crouched down beside a cheerless hearth. For many years-a dozen, 1 think, sentative, the gallant musician, in the cell whloh is This Institution was regularly Incorporated by the Pittsburg to Cincinnati, St. Louis and Chicago- 7-jO- back to the widow a bundle of his little effects, chief of properly his own, and the humorous soene In which p. m. daily, with Palace Oar to Ohioago. which was bis beautiful wife's miniature set in pearls since the last event reoorded—Mrs. Eaton has lived in Legislature of the State for Educational and Char- the capital of the nation almost unknown, where once his double consults him as a lawyer is one of IJlon Uable purposes In 1868 for tbe term of Twenty Mrs. Eaton always denied that the purser died by his Bouclcault's best efforts. The wile arrives in time to BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD. O vn hand, although this report had much to do with she exerted such tremendous power. Even in her «ears, to whloh contract the Inviolable faith scanty wardrobe she always appeared as though dispel the doubt of her constancy, and Cllpouot is of the State is pledged, with a capital of $1,000,000, to For Canandalgua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara toe scandal which clouded her after-life. He was bath- thTsenteSce apol0*l!se t0 the court and get oil from falls and the North, at :16a,. m. daily, except Sun- ing, as she relates it, and a sudden rush of blood tol stylishly dressed. There was a nameless air abouther ^hioh ithas since added a reserve fund of $360.000. 6 the head was the cause of his death. His razor was on that set off the things she wore.. Herconversation was The characters of the two ladles, Mrs. Clicquot and ITS GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS day ; at 7:40 p. m. daily, exoept Saturday; with Pal- always brlghtand cheerful—rather grandiose in vein— ace Car to Canandalgua. For WUUamsport, Lock the floor, just as he had used it to shave with, and on Mrs. Delacour, were well taken by Miss Helen Tracv will take place monthly. It never scales o; postpones. eB and Blmlra 10:30 m the table was the portrait, set with pearls, of the wife but correct. At times she forgot the topic, and wan- and Miss May Hart respectively,and the soubrette part Look at the following Distribution : day ' - dally, exoept Sun- dered from it. At other times she would relate rather he idolized. This Is Mrs. Eaton's story; but the tale Marloll, was well acted by Miss Dollie Woolwine GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT, For New York and the East, 8:10 a. m., 1:30 and 9-45 that went abroad, and which poor Mrs. Eaton's many incredible and almost impossible events, but in the Mr. Herbert, as Clicquot, gave a good piece of eccen- During which will take placa the envious rivals never allowed to rest, was that, con- taain, her statements were corroborative of known tric acting very much in the style of some of Charles p. m. On Sunday, 9:45 p. m. Limited Express of vinced of his wile's Infidelit}-, he had deliberately cut •acts, or easily supported by them, she was an om- H™ ,0HLRACTERS He aots with a full apprecia- 115th GRAND MONTHLY Pulman Parlor Cars, 9:30 a. m. dally, exoept Sun- his throat and given no sign. Certain It was that he mivorous reader—mostly of works of fiction. Dryer ble i J'i the points, and without overdoing the AND THE gave no sign ; tor none of Mrs. Eaton's enemies—and matter tired her or failed to Interest her. broad and farcical passages. Mr. Summers, as Calou- Extraordinary Semi-Annual Drawing, For Brooklyn, New York, all through trains connect they became a legion in number a few years later and ette,the sentimental musician, was good, especially TT jAt New Orleans, Tuesday, December 18,1879, at Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex, afford- ing direct transfer to Fulton street, avoiding of wonderful respectability—were ever able to produce ao ftI d other Under the personal supervision and management of a word which showed that tho dead husband of her About the scandals which arose and culminated JinS ™ f' i ?! Parts were creditably double ferriage across New York city. • youth suspected her fidelity or ceased to love her. Not during Jackson's time she was extremely reticent. It f"'od. The play is ot the lightest sort of farce, and was Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD of Louisiana, For Philadelphia, 8:10 a. m., 1:30, 6:30 and 9-45 p m long after the purser's death a child was born to him was only to a very few that she would talk at all. but intended as a companion to Forbidden Fruit It is and Gen. JUli AI, A. EARLY of Virginia. On Sunday, 5:30 and 9:45 p. m. Limited Express, Ihe gossips, however, shook their heads dubiously with me She agreed to be candid and truthful. Pax- somewhat better however, than that piece, in that it is „ Caiiital Prize, §¡100,000. 9:30 a. m. dally, except Sunday. when its paternity was mentioned, and one or two ton s history of .her connection with the Admlnistra- more natural and depends less on mechanical effects «3-irottce—Tickets are Ten Hollars Only. For Baltimore, 6:16, 8:10. 9:30, 10:30 a. m., and 1:30. went so far as to say that Major Eaton could set all 1?28,8he, always indignantly branded as a col originality* "" the same brilliancy and lack of Salves, $3. Fifths, $2. Tenths, $1. 4:10, 4:20, 6:30. 7:40 and 9:45 p. m. On Sunday, 10:3» doubts at rest, if he would. He was General Eaton lection of slanders. Jackson was a theme she never | LIST OF PRIZES. a. m., 5:30, 7:40 and 9:45 p. m. however, by this time, and his friend, General Jack- tired of. His gallantry, his chivalry, his nobilitv Miss MAY HART, who played in Contempt 1 CAPITAL PRIZE OF $100,000 $100,000 For Pope's Creek Line, 6:16 a. m. and 4:20p. m. dally. son, was President of the United States. He had seen were constantly on her tongue. She never lost his of Court last week, was In the caste of Our American 1 GRAND PRIZE OF 60,000 60,000 except Sunday. the vivacious Peggy grow from girl to woman, and friendship or his esteem, if she can be believed, and Cousin on the memorable night of President Lincoln's 1 GRAND PRIZE OP 20,000 20,000 For Annapolis, 4:20 p. m. daily, exoept Sunday. loved her. He proposed marriage to her, and was ac- knew she helped close the eyes of his beloved and 2 LARGE PRIZES OF 10,000 20,000 cepted. More than that, he took the precaution to assassination She was playing the part of Georgina, 4 LARGE PRIZES OF slander-stricken wife, so she most devoutly asserted, and had just left the stage when the fatal shot re- 5,000 20,000 ALEXANDRIA AND~ FREDERICKSBURG as* General Jackson's opinion about it, mentioning but those who new her say this could not have been. 20 PRIZES OF 1,000 20,000 by way of apology, that scandal had been busy with sounded, and Booth leaped on the stage and ran past A A A A L EXANDE1a ANU WASa 'V^y ,°.aH this one of the old lady's vagaries, but that 50 " 600 25,000 in <^N IA ^O A D " both their names. General Jackson's reply, as quoted she believed it 1 have no doubt. her- The young actress, then a girl sixteen years old too 1 had been talking that morning with an actor who 300 30,000 For Alexandria, 7,7:20, 9, II a. m.; 4:20, 5:20, 6:25 8 and by one of Ms biographers, was worthy of hiui: Your I have purposely left out of this account much which 200 200 40,000 marrying her will disprove all charges and restore her mak„e the narrative interesting, which does not happened to be dressed like Booth, and, when the fa- 11:30 p.m. On Sunday at 7,9 and 11 a. m. and 8:00-- r 00 a e And so 600 100 60,000 p. n».. $.? / i? ? '" General E iton married the directly affect Mrs. Eaton. There have been other mous colored witness declared that it was the assassin 10,000 10 100,000 Widow Timberlake, nee Peggy O'JNeal, and she be- troubles in the family of the order given, but fbr these himself, it looked decidedly scary for Miss May. The For Richmond and the South, 7:00, a. m daily and came the wife of a senator of the United States, then she was not responsible, although they Increased her APPROXIMATION PRIZES. 6:20 p. m. daily, exoept Sunday. in the tenth year of his service. The next year she burden of shame and contumely, i have written colored witness had observed her talking confidentially 10J00 Approximation Prizes of $200 $20,000 Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, 8,8:00 10 was, to use the present idiotic Washlngtonlan style of briefly and hurriedly of the woman who died yester- with Booth and pointing up and down the alley; but 100 do. 100 10,000 a. m 12:¡0, 3,6, 7 and 9:05 p. m., and 12 midnight.' day—who was a brignt and vivacious girl when NaDO- fortunately, two other witnesses proved that Booth On Sunday at 8:00 and 10 a. m.; 7:00 and 9:05 p m was In another place at that moment. Tickets, information, Sleeping and Parlor Oar ac- eon was first consul-who say Webster, Clay and 11,279 Prizes, amounting to $522 500 Calhoun enter upon their public career, who has wit- JOKE ON BANDMAN.—This commodations oan be prooured at 'the offices: North- famous actor Gen. G.T.. BEAU REGARD of La. ) „ , . ' east corner Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania av«- 1 re JVIrS Secretary of War nessed the rise and fall of thrones, dynasties, repub- introduced a professional jester In Hamlet, not being Gen. J. A. EARLY of Va. {Commissioners. ^? ,r?i?if« '"H - Eaton," and |llcs and nations, and who played no inconsiderable nue, northeast eorner Sixth street and Pennsylvania her tribulations began. 1 1 contented with Polonius. It Is a striking innovation Application for rates to clubs should only be made Gentlemen did not scheme and counter-soheme for P" ! ,™ history of these United States, whose 20th bu avenue, and at the Depot, where orders can be left for and 103d birthday she saw. t 'nsome respects effective. When Bandmanar- to the office of the Company In New Orleans. the ohecking of baggage to destination from hotel» position then as they do now. General Eaton wrote ^Od ln thls country he proceeded to unpack his Write for circulars or send orders to to Hugh L White ot Tennessee that if he wanted to and residences. go into the Cabinet he (Eaton) would not think of ac- trunks m the presence of a certain noble scribbler of „ „ M. A. DAUPIIIN, L. P. FARMER. cepting a place there, and Mr. White wrote back that New York The scribbler said to the actor, "Mr P. O. Box 692, New Orleans, Louisiana, .... „ Gen'l Passenger Aaent. ' worl a t , 2, would he take It, and so General Bandman I see you have a fool's dress in there with Or same person at So. 819 Broadway, New York. FRANK THOMPSON, E iton went in. The Cabinet was divided at once on GREEN-ROOM GOSSIP. your Hamlet costumes. There is no fool in Hamlet." nol 6-6t4 Gen'l Manager. the grave subject of Mrs. Eaton. One or two ministers dear frfend f,, \" «piled the great actor, "you ITH K08p el ere brou A MEETING ON THE ROAD The public , i T Bht In to do the dirty work, wait until you see me play Hamlet, den you vill see a which a minister seems to be able to do sometimes lool in de play, I tell you." And he did ¡T. a K.AR.R, 1 re at unctlon will be glad to hear something from the two most enter- . &u?, J . and one of them, a Kev. Mr Ely prising and successful managers of the day. Jimmy SOLE AG ENI' FOR ' S,XhLlad,elPKhla' a? °!(1 lriend of General Jackson's, JtOCKFOMI} WATCH COMPAXT, J). C. 10 he t0 Morrissey, whom no one sees but to love, arrived in the ISfe i °f film not to allow Gen^ city some days before Sargent's train of palace cars! Surgeon General of the Navy. 10 retam Ws d e YOU OAN BUY A WHOLE fhiL portfolio. When he arrived " h l , » of the public was delighted with Emma ! To the Editor of THE CAPITAL. fhf h° dW not dare to open the matter to portrait and also a group representing Paul de t and after The recent appointment of Dr. Wales as surgeon ^,^ r „ ? .', fi's return wrote him a long and Virginia under a palm-leaf, exactly at the same general of the navy appears to have given rise, as mperial Austrian 100-FIorins Government Mrs/»™ the most vindictive assaults upon poor "Omomthat the PulYman pal'ace ca/Tourists, as l! was expected, to an attempt at captious opposition to mrs. j^aton. General Jackson replied with character-' letter 3?? beLaPPeared on the posters with full 'state- his confirmation on the part of one or two in the medi- BOND, Mrs TIT' "ecamein a meMure publiol h cal corps, who without any claim beyond that ot Issued in 1864, which bonds are issued and secured by t0 ber fins band, took her car ments of the actors and actresses In Europe whom Mr T 1 to represent. The fact that Jimmy advanced age, had hoped to obtain what was regarded the Government, and are redeemed in drawings ,lfZ? and friends enough to see fair play, and con- b lead 01 Mr Ma place of pillowed rest for their declining years fronted Rev. Mr. Ely in his Philadelphia'study, de not toi ?„ the superio , r -splendo Sargenrt oofn th thie former's occasios moustachn is owinge FOUR TIMES mandlng the proofs or a retraction. "Did you ob- The policy of bestoufng the position upon thl senior Until each and every bond is drawn, with a larger or »M,fhhef,Iaskfd,Mrs- Eaton, as sheared up to a and hi0„„ef°',Keni us 0n tbe Part of Mr- Morrissey officer of the corps has only existed for eight years smaller Premium. Every bond must darw a prize as a recital 01 t l and had come to be regarded as a natural and eaiv there are no blanks. S£5f u ir tbe story. " No, sir," ahere- tSiki? Dunfortunat1 n e case of mistaken identity be- piled. " He cowered before me in chagrin and dis- W„n/i ¿ ® ? Boueicault, Countess Bozenta and step to the retired list. It has been tried faWy THE THREE HIGHEST PRIZES AMOUNT TO !3;„Wh, le 1 Rinded him oi the holy calling he had Nellie Sargent cars and the Tourists in the Pullman enough, and no disinterested observer can be found 6 111 116 200,000 FLORINS, urfmi tho' ^P ,™ " f>ad attempted to bring T D we bold enough to say that It has not been a wretched 0f a matl and Sf^hl b ' t! ?' flying through the country 20,000 FLOBINS, K»" Rnfih . T° hor unoffending districts the bucollo rustics, of all sexes, ages and oon- failure. Frequent changes, and an entire lack of in- babes.' But the storm had been raised, and it wa< a 15,000 FLORINS, ong the track waving whltever bit of terest or policy in the administration of the bureau And bonds not drawing one of the above prizes must impossible to quell It. General Jackson firmly be linen they oould get at most conveniently, and reading have necessarily gone together, so that the medical e a H Ury 01 a was thee aborate blazonries on the cars. The Dion Bou? draw a Premium of not less than 200 FLORINS The th J™niS rh ^ . y atthe bottom of It all", and corps ot the navy has drifted along for years In the next drawing takes place on the 1st of Deoember 1879 the more that was said against Mrs. Eaton the stouter N^ult is a. magnificent structure, made out of specl- same old groove, and beyond an effort here and there He vls mens of well-seasoned wood taken from old cars, and and every .bond bought of us on or before the 1st of Miss°nnr?1 , "edher, fbrce5 his niece' on the part ot some Individual member to accomplish Deoember is entitled to the whole premium that may * is Donelson, to visit her; had parties and dinnere the Countess Bozenta is the longest thing of the sort some worthy work. It was never heard of. Secretary an(1 fiBall brol£0 U yet seen. The inscriptions are very showy: SargeSt be drawn thereon on that date. Out-of-town orders GOLD AND SILVER, HUNTING AND OPEN- y P h'scabl r eI> tat,Ve 01 Dion Thompson has now decided that-ln order to Infuse a sent in registered letters, and Inclosing $5, will secure CASE, KEY AND STEM-WINDING Lfrh«'«^ ?? L s [r? , BouclcaultTLd an ac- new lite and vigor Into the corps-the surgeon general net for her Mr. Ualhoun would not recognize Mrs tresses in Europe who are expected to visit this ellie s one of these bonds for the next drawing. For orders WATCHE8 0 a n Ge ral jMkson beeame hls Nav^Department.^ ^fl ^ of other bureaus in^e w..l i.', h Austrl?!a enemy. The oorrespondence wiih Sarah B^LSt, circulars or any other information, address The Best Quick-Train Railway Time-Keeper Mada £ ? minister declined to sit beside her jr. KARR, foil«"te-ttousedlnner, andthe President threatened ^ "?, -T^ose;private skeleton Is among Mr. to give her husband his walking papers. Of all the »«gent s" undertakings;" also representing Dion These officers are selected, commissioned for four 629 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Dly MarUa Van Bu Boueicault's Contempt of Court. years, and the custom has always prevailed of select- Manufacturer and Dealer In Sark^' »i t ™ trea ed her wilh ratlma^f "a„lnoame spinning down the Hudson River ing an officer who had tour years at least to serve INTERNATIONAL BANKING COMPANY, WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS AND FINE JEWELRY. marked, almost ostentatious, consideration. He thus railroad, Mr. Sargent was sitting penslvelv on the This custom, sanctioned by law and experience as No. 150 BBOADWAT, NEW IOBK CITY. ' no2-2m3 «o^^ed 'ilnîself to the President's esteem, and 5 i ,"", ™1'"1 lor the succession. That favor se L^ddenfv^ thinking of somebody 't? represent! when well as common sense, prevailed likewise in selecting ' Established 1874. cured him tho nomination, and Mrs. Eaton who died ^ he ,waa aw,are 0f a lying vehicle on tl^ other a surgeon general, until within the past eight years In writing to us, state you saw this in the Washine- yesterday at Washington so poor that It' waswith a .u Tol?e' nielortious and well trained, chanted • since which time there have been five surgeon gene- ton CAPITAL. S ELLIS & CO. 1 breathe and rals of the navy. This fact alone shows how pernicious .»»-The above Government Bonds are not to be hi™°ltyshe-W been abl° 'or the lasf two yearf to above me-li" - "y the heavens a precedent to establish tor the medical bureau, of se- compared with any Lottery whatsoever, and do not prescription compounded at a drug store, gave lecting its chief, without reference to ability fitness conflict with any ot the laws of the United States. 937 Pennsylvania Avenue, him that tavor. There were, doubtless, many influ- „''•"Sr exclaimed Mr. Sargent, as he recognized or any qualification except the naked tact tfiat he Is au31-]yl6 ences which secured to Mr. Van Buren tne support"he Mr. Morrissey; "but what's that-a velocipede; oh Sole Agents for needed. But had Peggy O'Neal never been bom yes, no; what's B. M-Bycycle Monogram ?•> senior officer In the corps. Another evil arising there never would have been a President Van Buren „.Ji1?"0^™. yourself," said Jimmy, " it's Baby from such a precedent Is the retirement of so many Ba medical directors as surgeon general, with an Increase Secretary Eaton was so wrought up by the standi ' »? Mine is good," said Mr. Sargen£ $ 50 ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY. THE FAMOUS WEBER, against nis wife that he challenged one of hUco? J»ut you won't do, Jimmy .until you get a pilaci i IP annum In their pay, while a majority of the GRAND EXTRAORDINARY DRAWINC AT S r tary m ed leal, directors, with forty years of servioe, and wtth , HAVANA, CUBA, DECEMBER 23. E^\ f ? Ingraham, to a duel, and that gen- " Thanks, awfully,"said Jimmy, " 1 twig Dion and a claim equally as j ust as that of the surgeon general's THE BEST IN THE WORLD. 6 Only 18,000 Tiokets issued. Capital Prize, $500,000. tleman refusing to fight, so Insulted Secretary Eiton Bozenta, but what's' that stufied nigger for ?'' poi?t Is retired on much less pay. ' by his reply that tbolast-named laid in wait for him and seated^0f a C0l0red oUizen- attired as OtheUo $1,350,000 CASH GIFTS. Nearly all the great singers and artists of the world to cowhide him. Ingraham took the augetoKÏtï A special correspondent of the Baltimore Sun errs Bouoioaulti separate compartment of the Dion In charging that an injustice is done the senior mem- give them the preference over all others. Also agenU more. Eaton resigned, and a month or so later jfck 1 lilte $600,000 son made him governor of Florida. At the beginning f' "' w "y hla non-appointment. The selec 31 p^::::::::::;;;;;:::;;;;;;;;;;; Woo0 for the celebrated ot-hls second term he sent him as minister to Spain . " O- A; S., to be represented by Sargent " In- tion of Dr Wales, moreover, Is not, as stated by the 10 Prizes, $10.000 each 100'nm and the Senate confirmed him ^pain, SS,™^ manner what th/figureit. above authority, a piece of favoritism ; but the pre- 12 Prizes, $5,000 each i «0 000 H A ertoa st ferment ol a member ot the corps whose pre-eminent Mrs. Eaton's recollections of her life In Spain were > TSat'8 w°Cr II h " ? age," said Sargent, 606 Prizes, amounting to t, fi'nnn Smith American Organs. vivid in the extreme. Christina was on the throne mats what the business Is coming to, and I'm in fitness, energy and administrative ability no one pre- ab ld Haverle tends to question. Furthermore, the same writer is POSITIVE. NO POSTPONEMENT and the alterward exiled and hated Isabella waiVh«^ ! „^„ y- Othello, as a specia 1st character y mi 3taken es 37 60 part, with song and dance, is the thing » £™" , . In stating that the appointment is JSfiilii rn ' ® - ' Quarters, $20; Fifths, a spol ed child. Here, at least, sfandTdid not foUow sfa tory t0 the r s $16; Tenths, $8; Twentieths, $4. Full descriptive cir- Wholesale Liquor House* her. It was like Hamlet gol'ng to Eng anS where • Not legitimate, my boy," said Jimmy, for the first ^!?.= £ °° P ; for beyond a few ancient time speaking with gravity. fossils who are opposed to modern Innovations and culars sent iree. Prizes cashed. they were all insane. Forthree years the Irish tavern 1 girl rode with, visited and was feted by rovaltv b U 8ln s re lle(1 Mr tnfP regressive spirit of the age, there are none to be The largest and most complete stock of t„'^i"h, = i ^ '", P - Sargent, as he prepared "ho do not hail the change as promising the i.Ol SIWA STATE LOTTERY was in her prime-the very Incarnation ot beauty to«?11 his leading lady to open the throttle ot tfie en- EXTRAORDINARY DRAWING DECEMBER 16 Sjhe could dance all night and ride a horse all thi ou are greatest advantage to the service. A popular vote of ? j -r too modest, Jimmy," he continued the members ot the corps would unquestionably con- - ' Capital Prize, $100,000. next day, like a centuar. She had become a IbrUMaSt y 610 firm the appointment by twenty to ofie Tickets, $10. Halves, $5; Fifths, $2; Tenths, $1. LJquors, Wines &c.9 ççmyersationallst-ior she was apart of evervthf'nj ¡nrt^r^d^T. «-W,youT& 8 taUnK the she had seen. Her eye flashed with quickSer ? ,K^I. , ., «'aims In favor of seniority, the au- In the city, at 406 NINTH STREET. 0 COMMONWEALTH LOTTERY OF KY Œ luminous with enthusiasm. She had a beiutltul y mentioned quotes an opinion of Sector Sar- and talking eye even to to the day of her death Her flrmly w„ , DRAWING NOV. 29 and DEC. 30. ' ffiSli^ ' the lever and sho?ahead o EWSteT' Tnis opinion is not grounded upon Whole Tickets, $2; Halves, $1. Full Information S, Bien, 13 now as wte was itWiPiP ? and as fine as thé most the Countess Bozenta before the leadine ladv had Ji h'. °k .slmply a signature of a letter presented of above sent free. Liberal discount to clubs. Ad- ocm 5 fashionable customer oould desire, was then black and opened the throttle. Mr. Sargent was surprised, but an Interested member ot the corps at a time dress all letters, ' Manager. lustrous. Her oomplexlon was peaches smothered his astonishment did not prevent him from giving his when the busy hurry of an important session of Con- gress prevented a proper investigation of the subject. J. DUFF & CO., Bankers, with cream. The same indomitable spirit which horn usual care ul attention to the routine ot business. He novl6-5t*5 42 Nassau street, New York. SECOND H^^ CLOTHING. her up through all her alter troubles was in its heyday walked entirely around tfie train, though it was run- LOVER or TRUTH AKD JUSTICE. ning forty-five miles an hour, and with red ohalk Disposers of left-otf Clothing, Watches, Guns Pis. Before the close of President Jackson's second term marked, in fanciful letters, " D. B C O B S B "_ an et General Eaton and his wile returned to the United meaning Boueicault, Bozenta, Bernhardt',' ¿c.;'for TEA is a simPIe remedy to quiet the baby EYES. i?&£9v,? £ ^e best oast) prices from the original states, and not many years afterward the general S»^en| iB fond of the B. Then, after dusting Sarah and this Innocent article is embodied in Dr Bull's HERZOG'S, 308 Ninth street near Pennsylvania B.'s skeleton he carefully adjusted the relic In Its Baby Syrup, which puts the baby to sleep without H. H. HEHFLEB, Optician, avenue. Branch, 237 Pennsylvania avenue. By cal the evil use of opiates. Price 25 cente sep-28 463 Pa. ave., cor. Four-and-a-half ling at or addressing the above places prompt attsn> -ly7 it. Hon will be given te all orders. apU-trt •8 THE CAPITAL: NOVEMBER 16, 1879. LADIES' GOODS. TEXAS HEARD FROM. Tbe Mouse Cure. LADIES' GO0Dà- [From the New York Times.] Last evening THE CAPITAL met ex-Doorkeeper Medical science has made great progress during the THE CAPITAL Fitzhugh in Wiliard's. Major Fltzhugh has just ar- last fifty years. Novel and startling as this assertion rived in our city from the land of the Rio Grande, is, there is no doubt of its truth. Modern physicians .NOVEMBEB 16,1879. have learned to discriminate betweon diseases that SUNDAY MOUSING- and, from his healthy, handsome appearance, the PALAIS ROYAL, the physicians ot the last generation believed to be Fall Importations Texan climate is so inducive to health that it is not Identical, and In this way they have added at least astonishing undertakers should employ bushwhackers two dozen able diseases to their repertoire. For ex- KT Entered »t the Post Offlce at Washington, B. C., ample, it was formerly supposed that when a man who —IN— to furnish business and corpses. lived in his own house had a fever, the symptoms ot as Second-Class Matter. " Colonel Fitzhugh, I see by the papers here that which were apparently the same as those of a malari- you are installed as doorkeeper ol the Texas legisla- ous fever from which his next-door neighbor, who lived In a hired house, sutiered, the two diseases were ture." jaœ-THE CAPITAL has two European offices where Identical, but we now know that a man who lives in Bonnets, Hats, " Not a word ot truth in it, I assure you. It Is my -correspondence and business connected with the his own house never has a malarious fever, though he 1117 Penna. Ave. cousin, William Fitzhugh, and the papers mls- often suffers irom a nervous attection, the symptoms paper can be attended to. of which closely resemble those of chflls and fever. Fine Millinery Goods, tdentffied us." London, No. 68 Holborn Viaduct, E. C. 11 How is Texas ?" In addition to thus discriminating between diseases Paris, No. 90, Kue de la Victoire. which were formerly confounded, modern physicians Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, "Just beginning to boom. We are now commenc- have made very extensive addlUons to the materia ing to feel the benefit of the better times, and our medtca, and of these the recent discovery ot what seems Silks, Satins, Velvets, Crepes, party is well satisfied with things generally." to be a specific for nearly all nervous diseases is by no meins the feast Important. RECORD OF THE WEEK. " Well, 1 reckon that has had some Influence on Of all nervous diseases, tetanus is one ot the most Scarfs, Ties and Fiobues, things political. You all down there don't exhilerate determined and objectionable. It Is usually induced WITHOUT A RIVAL.—A worthy tribute to on politics, now that you are well to do ?" by over-indulgence In rusty nails or fish-hooks, and Real Valenciennes and Duchesse Lace Goods, the ability and enterprise of Mr. F. K. Ward, (" Al- when ft once takes hoidot a patient It Is nearly im- " We are waiting " possible to drive it away. One of fts permanent symp- In order to make room for our ex- derney,") the dairyman of this city, who sent one of " For Grant?" toms fa the closing of the jaws so tightly that tney tensive stock of HOLIDA Y GOODS, his handsome milk wagons and cans some two "I can't say that, and don't say that. In fact, 1 cannot by pried open with) a crowbar. When it is re- DRESS TRIMMINGS AND BUTTONS months ago to the "British Royal Dairy Egg membered that women as well as men suffer from this haven't the knowledge or right to say it. But our disease, Its tremendously powerful nature becomes IN ELEGANT VARIETY. we shall on London, England, which closed its exhibition Satur- people are really less solid South at present than evident. . , .. . day November 8, has been awarded him. Mr. Ward Hitherto there has been no remedy which could be Best Quality Linen Collars and Cuffs, since the war. One thing and another, the last thing regarded as a speclflo for tetanus. In the last cen- received a oablegram from the American repre- of all the New York election, has done great service tury the usual treatment was to knock out a tew ot sentative to the fair in London stating that he had in working the Grant boom." the patient's teeth, so as to pour a little brandy down Hemstitched and Embroidered Handkerchiefs, his throat, and then to order his coffin. With the been awarded the first premium of £100 for his " He is the bigglst man of the Republican party in " Refrigerating Milt Clan," and a gold medal on his progress of medical science, various other remedies the South without a doubt." were suggested, among which the subcutanoous In- Embroidered Vests, Monday Morning, NOY. 17, milk wagon, for "cleanliness, comfort and conve- " And alter all, since we are solidly established in jection of curare, a particularly deadly South Ameri- nience." This is quite flattering to our local pride, can vegetable poison, gave, on the whole, the best re- And Orders Taken lor them in Every Oombination. home g oyernment throughout the thirteen States, a sults, and, frequently, So far got the mastery over when we consider the lact that there were twenty-six disintegration of any solid bllndly-follow my leader tatanus that it killed the patient before tbe disease Suits, Cloaks, Fur- Lined Circulars, American and two thousand four hundred and forty- could kill him. At last, however, an Ingenious party Is come to be a certafnty. The people in faot Prenoh physician has apparently hit upon a remedy Misses' Cloaks, Flannel Wrap- Offer the following great induce- three European exhibitors. The medal and money are on the lookout for their best chances, more in a before which tetanus yields as readily as toothache ie expects in about five weeks. general financial way, that may lead to prosperity, yields to the dentist's iorceps, and which will, ot pers, Fur-Lined Foot- course, supersede curare and all other Interior reme- ments in our than in a political aspect." Muffs, ONE THOUSAND Turkish and Smyrna rugs CTJRR1B. dl and mats just received at the popular carpet house of The French doctor in question was called in to at- "When were you last in Marshal, and how about tend a lady sutlerlng irom tetanus. In his report he JulluB Lansburgh, 421 Seventh street, Odd Fellows' Parisian Hand-Mafle IMenaraents, Currle?" says that she was a married woman of thirty one hall. years ot age, and that previous to his visit her iatntly « ourrie, the murderer of Porter ? Yes; 1 was In physician had tried every known remedy tor tetanus, Ladies' Embroidered Hose, HABBIS & Co., the popular jewelers, 435 Marshal ior several days. The popular and universal ' ncluding curare, without producing any ellect. The patient was lying on her back, with her jaws tightly ¿Seventh street, between D and E. sentiment Is dead against Currle. The railroads will clOBed, and the muscles oi her chest and throat were J. B. P. and C. F. Corsets, RID GLOVE DEPARTMENT. not help him." so rigid that she was unable to utter a sound. The DULL TIMES.—The universal cry of dull What will be the result of the trial?" doctor at once sent out and procured a live mouse ol Thompson's Glove-Fitting Corsets, times and poor business which has been heard all over the usual size and voracity, to the tall of which he a>. " He will be hanged—or at any rate imprisoned for tuohed a strong horse-hair. , , , the city never was heard at the well-known establish- life. Ourrie is not a Texan; he is an Ohio man; was Placing the mouse at the loot of the bed, he permit- PINE HAIR AND CHATELAINE BEAIDS ment of Keen, our popular merchant tailor. While with General Aveilll during the war, and, I believe, ted It to walk the entire length of the patient's body. IN EVEKY COLOB,' his competitors were quarreling about dull business a very good soldier. He was quite well liked in No sooner did the patient notice the mouse than she 2 Button Kid Gloves, 50c. sprang up, loudly calling to the attendants to take it Keen was turning out the finest kind of work, and Texas, but Is the sort ol man that, when tight or OH and denounofng the doctor as a horrid, heartless And a Full Line ol Choice Novelties. Reduced from Tie. the result has shown that if a tailor does not neglect aroused, must tight and shoot. The people down In wretch, who ought to be ashamed of hlmsell and guil- his business there is no question as to his success. Mr. lotined on the spot. There was no recurrence of the Marshal demand, through the voice of public senti- symptoms of tetanus. In fact, the doctor adds that Keen is the only recognized merohant tailor in the ment, that he expiate his n.urder in the most approved the lady's jaws were so thoroughly and permanently 1 have lately added to my stock the celebrated -city; and as he sells his goods lor cash, his patrons style the gallows allords." unlocked that the husband, who is, of course, ignorant ot law, has threatened to begin an action lor damages secure the latest styles, the best goods and the experi- Just then a friend dropped in on the inquisition, against him. ¿Sail "TREFOIB" KID GLOVE, ence ot the most successful and practical tailors in the and the oourt adjourned the cross-examination. The sucoess of this experiment encouraged the doc- 3 Button Kid Gloves, 60c. country. Those who wish to promenade the Avenue tor to try the mouse cure in other nervous diseases. Guaranteed best French make. AI-o the Reduced from $1.C0. in the best and latest styles should call at 414 Ninth THE SEWARD RESIGNATION. He reasoned that the administration of mice power- We can announce officially—no Pinafore intended— fully stimulates the nerves of a female patient, and .street.' enables the nervous system to throw oil' any disease " WILLIAN " that Seward has resigned his position as Assistant with which it is afflicted. Soon after the incident just HAVE YOUB homes furnished from a large Secretary of State, and that Colonel John B. Hay related he met with a violent case of hysteria. The and varied stock of oarpets, &c., at the popular carpet will succeed him. patient, a married lady of thirty-seven years, was h ouse of Julius Lansburgh, Odd Fellows' hall. subject to hysterical attacks, but this particular one Mr. Seward did not resign on account of the state- was of unprecedented vlolenoe. Among its promi- KID GLOYE, 4 Button Kid Gloves, 68c. OUB BEPOBTEB says that business is on ments published by Mosby anent his curious heathen nent symptoms was the absence of whisker on one side Chinese transactions, but because of the protracted of the husband's iace, a broken clock and an almost A first-class 3-button Glove for Reduced from $1.10. the boom, and that the best evidence of the faot Irresistible tendency on tbe part of the patient to lie -could be discovered at the corner of Ninth and F ill-health of his wife and his own failing health, the on the floor and kick the paneling ol a rosewood book- streets. We hastened to the aforesaid locality and dis- two combined preventing his attention to the busi- 83. 90 Cents. ness demands of his offlce. The rumor that he will go The doctor at once perceived that mice in strong covered that our fritfnd Frank Loughran had not only doses were indicated. He therefore ordered that a remodeled his store, but had the largest and finest to Russia is without any more foundation than the mouse shoutd be administered every ten minutes until Every Pair Warranted.- stock of olgars and tobacco In the city. While Mr. hurrah interviews evolved irom reportorlal mindB the violence of the attack should abate. The first Having successfully Imported goods tor the past with Btraw men said to represent the solid South. mouse ran across the patient's body, but there was no thfrty years for cash, enables me to offer the very Loughran Is a young man in years, he is a Napoleon peroeptible change in her heels or voice. The second in his business, and his establishment is the finest Colonel John B. Hay, who succeeds Mr. Seward mouse, however, entangled itselt in her hair, and her latest novelties in advance of any other house, and at .and most oompleti in the city, and the finest cigars at came here with Lincoln from Illinois, though at pres- recovery was almost Instantaneous. She sat up and prices that will be lound satisfactory. ent he is an Ohloan. He was secretary of legation at said that if the doctor would only take that mouse Madame LeOarvin, who occupies the parlors above Call early to secure these Bargains. the lowest prices can always be procured from Frank. away she would get right up and see about dinner. Madrid, and is considerably known as a writer. His No lurther treatment was necessary, and the fact that my store, since last June, has already become a most Such an opportunity will NEVER HAKKIS & Co. keep clooks and opera glasses. "Jim Bludsoe " and "Little Breeches " are the best the dfsease has not returned leads tbe doctor to ex- popular dressmaker, both in styles and prices. known of his pen productions. press a strong conviction that the cure will prove a PALAIS KOYAL.—The public will never permanent one. occur again. "have another opportunity to secure the finest kid The mouse cure has also been tried with the very METEORIC' SHOWERS. best results in an attack of paralysis of the left leg, gtf. gloves at such lowprioesas are now ottered at the which was In a fair way to prevent the wife of a Pari- Palais Royal. Whatever one desires in the way of An Eye-Witness'Account of tlio Display sian banker from making a oall on certain of her hus- 907 Penna. Avenue. gloves they can now secure at the lowest prices, and in November, 1833. band's relatives, and In a case of nervous prostration 7 Cite Trevlse, Paris. PALAIS ROYAL. which suddenly attacked a lady when her husband -ly • the public should embraoe the opportunity, as It will [From the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer.] marl6 The meteoric display of November 13,1833, was by had refused to take her to the seasfdo. Both of these •probably never occur again. The well-known reputa- far the most remarkable natural phenomenon I have cases yielded promptly to the exhibition of mice, and "glSTABLISHEu 1833. tion of the Palais Royal kid glove is the best advertise- there is no room tor doubt that the cure was due solely BRUM'S ever witnessed. Learning that something of the kind to the remedy employed. is predicted to take place on the 13th Instant, these ment which they oould have, and we advise our pa- The addition of mice to the materia medica will trons to take advantage of the opportunity offered. lines are written lor the purpose oi calling the atten- naturally interest the profession everywhere, and we WM. ORME & SONS, tion of your readers to the subject. The former event may expect to find the mouse treatment adopted in came unheralded, and took us all by surprise. 1 was 1013 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. THE POFULAB low prices at Julius Lans- nervous diseases by all regular physicians. It is rather residing at the time in McDonough, Henry oounty. odd that the distingushed French physician has not NEW BUILDING, burgh's carpet house attract many buyers. Suffering at the time from an inflamed eye, and being turned his attention to rats. There may be discoveries 0UE NEW IMPORTATIONS. unable to sleep, I arose about 1 o'olook on the night made in the rat field which will be oi as much impor- W ONDEBS NEVER CEASE.—The above say- in question, and went out to my kitchen for the pur- tance as those which he has already made in connecj UP-STAIES' BOOMS DEVOTED TO WINES, ing is as old as the hills, and is as true to-day as when Dose of lighting a lamp (luciler matches had not then tion with mice. LIQUORS AND CIGARS. been invented, or bad not at least oome into use in All Goods Bottled in Europe. it was first uttered. We were more than convinced ot that section.) . . . . , . A YACHT can stand on a tack without swearing, Wenowoiier an enlarged, varied and most com- iltais fact upon examining the immense stock of ulster In passing to the kitchen 1 did not happen to look plete assortment of select up But as soon as our cook (old Aunt Mary) opened man can't. -and other styles of overcoats which were displayed by OLD WINES AND LIQUORS. •Katzenstein at the lowest prices. Among them we the door she drew back in alarm, exclaiming: "Lord, master, the world is coming to an end ! Just look at NEW PUBLICATIONS. Whiskies, ten years In wood, bottled tor me deal found a dark cassimere overcoat for twelve dollars, the stars. They are all falling !" My faith in the scrip use. . equal to any custom work for thirty. These goods are turesisuchas Matthew xxiv., 14, and others of the FIRST PREMIUM FOR IMPORTED WINES not only made in thelatest styles, but the fabric is supe- same import) precluded the Idea of its being the end of the world, and I was not alarmed. Returning to AND COKDIALS. rior to any we have seen for years. my room, I prepared my wife lor viewing the phenom- THE POETRY OP CHILDHOOD. We make it a specialty to eive marked attention to enon which she did without undue exoitement. 1 the selection of PUBE WINES AND LIQUORS. HARRIS & Co. keep solid gold jewelry. then sallied forth to arouse tome of my neighbors We solicit an examination of our extensive stock, that they also might enjoy the wonderful display. Th( which embraces, in request: THE Army of the Cumberland, through two nearest were a lawyer and a preacher, both ol POEMS IN COMPANY WITH CHILDREN, CHAMPAGNES—Veuve Clicquot, G. H. Mumm & whom were terribly alarmed, and, despite my exposd Bï MBS. S. M. B. PIATT. Co., Heidsieck. General A. McD. McOook, on behalf of the local ex- tulations, greatly alarmed their wives. Without go- ecutive committee, has Issued the following invita- ing further, I had my hands full in endeavoring to BURGUNDIES— B9augolais, Chablis, Chamber- tin. tion : restore them to some degree of composure. From 1 o'clock until davlight 1 witnessed the grand MOSELLES—Zetfnger, Josephofer, Braunbsrg. Knowing that many members of the Armies of the Illustrated by Miss I. B. Humphrey, Jessie •Potomac, Tennessee and James are residents of the display Looking upward, it seemed as If the meteors HUNGARIAN—Egri, Karlovai, Somlyai. all started from a common center, and fell in curving Curtis and Jtobert Xeivis. Price $1.95. city of Washington, the local executive committee for CLARETS—Chat. Bouiilac, Medoc, Chat. Lifite, •the meeting of the Army of the Cumberland, respect- lines to the very earth, and there were thousands, ii fully request that some members of these respective not millions, ot them In sight at the same moment, SAUTEBNES—Lateur, Chat. Yquern, Sauterne. armies call a meeting for organization, in order that until daylight put an end to the scene. It literally HOCK—Niersteiner, Marcobrunner, Hockheimer. they can take part in the parade and unveiling cere- rained fire. Sometimes the shower would slacken tor a moment or so, and then it would be renewed until [Prof. Venable, in Cincinnati Times.] CORDIALS—French and Amsterdam. monies ot the 19th instant. Any organizations per- " The poems are as warm and vital as the human fected will please report to the grand marshal, 12J1 the very heavens seemed to be ablaze. Some were SCHNAPPS, GIN, JAMAICA RUM. JH street, lor assignment to positions in the procession. briuhter some of paler hue—but they were all lire, (or heart. They are true, tender and strong. They are WHISKIES—Irish and Scotch. seemed to be so,) and all were pouring down toward the earth. But I am attempting to do what playful, pathetic, droll. They are pensive, wise, in- WINES—Port, Sherry, Madeira and Malaga. .JULIUS LANSBURGH'S popular carpet promised myself 1 would not undertake, to describe tellectual. They are solemn, spiritual, religious. BRANDIES—Hennessy and Martell. house—the talk of the town—always orowded. scene which no imagination can conceive, nor tongue The book conjures up the very genius of domestic life. ALES, STOUT and or pen portray. It was as clear a night as 1 ever saw. The fires of home glow on the pages. The baby crows MAN* of our citizens will read with great_ 1 would fix my eyes on a given star, and in a lew HAVANA CIGARS, moments it would seem to fall, owing, 1 suppose to from its cradle; little boys and girls prattle and play; its . regret the account of the death of Colonel Charles the faot that it was obscured by a passing meteor. I be the mother tells wierd tales, and teaches deep lessonB O'Neill, formerly of Tennessee, but since the war a illusion was perfect. with endless meanings. There are bed-time tales, resident of Washington. The deceased was very For two or three days after the occurrence the atmos THE LANCASTER WATCH, phere was so smoky as to prevent the stars from befng and cradle singing. Shadows of gliding time and widely known and very thoroughly esteemed through- seen at night, and to cause the sun to look like a bail hovering death fall, but not too awfully, upon the out our city. A gentleman of keen wit, generous and of fire in the oaytlme, upon which one might gaze tranquil scene." noble impulses and most pleasant manners, he was with the naked eye without pain. A few occurrences connected with the event may in [Dr. George Ripley, In N. Y. Tribune.] •universally beloved, and by his death we have lost an terest your readers. In Covington, Newton county, at N. W. "The maternal sentiment which forms the inspira- 416 SEVENTH STREET • estimable citizen and a generous friend. 2 o'clock, the church bell was rung, arousing the whole oc26-tf3 population, who repaired to the meeting-house and tion of this volume Is relieved ol'its homely household •HAERIS & Co. keep Amerioan watches. spent the remainder of the night in devotional exer- flavor in blending with the ideal, grand and impas- sioned fancies of its exquisite poems. Not less admi- A BAILBOAD watchman named Sears fell ° The gold mines In Paulding and adjacent counties FALL AND WINTER GOODS. had drawn together many adventurers—miners and rable for their suggestiveness of thought and original- ' from a car on the Baltimore and Ohio road at Shep- gamblers. A gentleman direct from that section In- ity of expression, than for their deep womanly feeling, herd's, yesterday morning, and had both arms and formed me that soon after midnight guns were hred, horns blown, and the sleepers for mffes were aroused, they appeal to the hearts ot the lovers of poetry, as I. L. BLOTJT. •both feet run over. He was taken to his home in Alex- The gamblers threw their oards in the flre, enemies well as the lovers of children. Mrs. Piatt rarely finds andria. made friends, and there was such praying as was It neeessary to adapt her themes or her language to A FULL ASSORTMENT OF never heard In that section before, and perhaps has the supposed capacity of her young listeners, but CROWDS continually at Julius Lans- never been heard since. burgh's popular carpet house—421 Seventh, Odd Fel- Only a few days after the phenomenon 1 was pass- takes it for granted that they will enjoy true poetry ins from McDonough to Lebanon, and stopped to better than the affected baby-talk of so many doting lows' hall. spend the nfght with a friend. He had two Northern mothers. Hence the volume will find favor with a Hats and Bonnets men employed In erect!ox a mill on a small stream GOOD BEEB, good liquors and good cigars near his residence, the elder one of whom had been a large circle of mature readers, as well as with the At the Brighton, 521 Ninth street northwest. seafaring man. ,, , _ „ . juvenile audience for whom it was ^specially designed, The Finest Watch Made in the Country And all the Latest Parisian As soon as 1 arrived the " tailing of the stars " be- but who, of course, cannot fully enter Into the subtle HARRIS & Co. keep silver-plated ware. came the subjeot of conversation. Seeing the North- ern men ooming up the hill, my friend said: " En- conceptions and dainty imagery or many of the poems. Novelties of the Season, cage those men—especially the elder one—in conver- * * * The singular merit ol the volume is no doubt, I. P. LIBBEY, The New Tork Billiard Tonrnament. sation on the subject." Supper over, 1 managed to AGENT, NEW YORK, November 16.—This afternoon the draw them out. The elder one said: " 1 have spent derived in the first instance, from the feminine expe- 710 Seventh Street, Between 6 anil H. It7 -game in the Cullender billiard tournament was be- most of my lite on the sea, and have passed through rience which it rehearses, but its magic of expression novi 6 4t8 433 SEVENTH STREET. tween Heiser and Garnier. The latter proved the many dangers. But 1 never had to look death so and Illustration is the fruit of choice culture and rare strongest player, and won the game by a score of 800 snuarely in the faoe before. You know, parton, that to 148. Garnier's highest runs were 36 and 48; Helser's sailors believe in the North star. Well, I saw that poetic gifts." 20 and 37; Gamier's average 9. the other stars were falling, but I thought that as [W. D. Howells, in the Atlantic]Monthly.] Henriot & Co., Kheims. long as the North star kept Its place, all was sate. The 13 th gameof the tournament, played this evening, Sol went out there and sat on the ground with my "The dramatfc power with which each little scene SOUVERAIN was between George Slosson and ex-champion Sex- baofc against the chtmnev, (It was a rock chimney.) and situation is realized is of rare quality; the mental ton The conteBt, though not marked by any extraor CHAMPAGNES. and then I watched the star, trying not even to wink. altitude of childhood is perfeetfy caught; and in -dinary runs, was very exoltinit. and Anally won by In a lew minutes It cut loose, and here It came. And slosson by a score ot 300 to 298. Slosson's highest then parson, 1 fell on my knees and done some ot the reading the poems you hear the solemn voices, you EXTRA D ¿una were 67 and 73; Sexton's 72 and 96; Slosson's tallest praying you ever heard, and I have not sworn see the wide, serious eyes, you feel thelclinging, de- average, 17. . j _ an oath since." He had been dreadfully prolane. I The seoond game of the evening was between Ku- taining, little hands. The form of very many la like HENRIOT & CO., Rheims. DRY SILLERY, have seen many people since who have waited for the dolphe and Schaefer. The latter had the game almost North star to fall before they would pray. that of those now somewhat old-fashioned musical in his hands irom the start, and finally won by a score J. H. CAMPBELL, 'variations;' the mother's answers stray cfl into The Favorite Wine of Newport. DRY, DELICATE & FED IT ï WINE. of 300 to 180. Schaefer's highest runs were 63 and 67; Budolphe's, 20 and 79. commentand illustration, while the child's questions, Iowa Greenbackers. HUME, CLEAIIY & CO., as the origin and basis of the poem, drop constantly HUME, CLEftftY KO. AGFJTS. novH-3mosl AGENTS. WOMAN is a delusion," said a crusty old baohelor Das MOINBS, November 15.—Congressmen Weaver and persistently in like the notes of the original Tecently. Snodgrass retorted : " Well, man is always and Glllett, with other leading Greenbackers of this ' variationed' air. Poems in Company with Children •hugging some delusion or other." State have been In consultation here for two or three GO TO THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL, CHEAP FUEL! is not, perhaps, a book for children; we doubt if they ill as SAID that Indian babies never cry. This is be- davs They have decided to start a Greenback State (FORMERLY UNITED STATES HOTEL,) cause they are never taken to public entertainments. organ with Rev. P. P. lngalls as editor. Mr. Weaver would understand It, or care for it; but all who care We believe an India-rubber baby would yell fright- says Hon. David Davis will be the Iowa Greenbackers for them must feel what a beautiful and unique study candidate for President. TIIOMEMY Renovated and ReînrnisM, fully if it were taken to a place ot amusement. They •f childhood It is—of ohildhood unconscious, and la COKE. all do It. A WEST SIDE MAN got a belt the other day for mak- Its truest and most winged moods and poses." ($2.10 per Load of 40 Bushels, or A OLKRGVMAN'S OPINIOH.—Having had an oppor- ing two laps. The seoond one was the cook's, and hie Sent Post-paid on Beceipt of Price. $1.50per Load of 25 Bushels.) De- tunity to test the excellent qualities of Dr. Bull's wife caught htm at it. The belt was received juBt 100 BOOMS—FIRST-CLASS BOABD $2 PBR DAT. Cough Syrup, I hesitate not to say, it is the best around the corner from the left year, and was made noia 2MT IOHS W. GBAT. livered in any Part of the City• remedy 1 have ever used in my family.—Rev. Wm. with a stove-lifter. Address D. LOTMOP & CO., Publishers, -Chapman, Pastor M. E. Churoh, Georgetown, D. U.