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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-15

The DISTRICT INVESTIGATION. Several
members of the House District committee. with
Col. MagIudeT, of the Board OF Public WORKS:
W. f Chandler, "memOrialistr Crane. sex
peTtsn SeveTson. a. Grant, and HaTkness; Mr.
COOmhs, and others, visited on SATURDAY. the
following places where improvements are i'm
Progress under the auspices of the Board OF Z alb
he Works: The canal at Eth street. the improve
lneEts at the corner OF 18th and streets, at the
corner OF New York avenue and 18th street the
rev pavement on Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, the cut near the in
ttTsecuOn of Boundary and 10th streets. the
] ave- ment on G street. in rear of the Patent Of
nee building the pavement on Sd street near
Indiana avenue, and the TihCr creek arch at 81
street. They also visited the City Hall and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-15

INV PUBLICATIoNs.-From ShiIlington We
have the Galaxy for Nav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-15

A soIREE at Potomac Hall to- night. Prof.
CasSCu.
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Dr.. LEON, III L street, between eth and sth
streets, Consulting Physician for Ladies. See
Personals, If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-15

CoRNs, BUNIoNs, BAD NAILS, &C.-ThOus-
ands are relieved at Dr. Whites establishment,
6S5 18th street, opposite United States Treasury.
Washington, and North Charles street, Bslti-
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THE MORSE MEMORIAL NRZTING.-The fol-
low ing y the order OF exercises determined upou
1CT the Morse memorial services at the CAPITOL
10 MORROW 6vening:-PTayer BY tie Rev. Dr. W
Adams, ID. D., OF New York, MT. Speaker
Blaine will announce the order of proceedings:
music BY the Marine Band; presentation OF re So
Iutlons by Hon. Z. q. Cox, NJ. H., of Washing
Ton. u. G.; address by Hon. y. w. Patterson, OF
New Hamps hire; address of Hon. Fernando
Wood. of New York; vocal music by the Choral
society of Washington; address OF Hon. j. 4.
G2Theld, OF Ohio; address by Hon. 5. 5. Cox, of
NeT or r. music BY the Marine Band; address
by Hon. ID. W. voorhees,, OF Indiana; address by
Hon. y. p. Banks, of Massachusetts; vocal
music by the Choral Society of Washington:
btnedietion hv the Rev. DIR. Wheeler, OF Pough-
Keel sic, New York.
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STEAM BETWEEN NEw YORK AND

CUNARD LINE
The undersigned, sgeuts Of the above STEAMSHIP
Line, are prepared 20 sell tickets from >rSAs
New York 10 any part Of Europe ard S1ffO
back. Secure stateroOms and s-<xr1r<.
such information as may be desired. Department
Clerks will do well 60 secure passage here and saw
annoyance at sailing ports. i. THOS DAVIS 4
Co., IS W ster street, Georgetown JAMS Sm
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ANOTHER DEATH FROM CARELESS USE OF
Coal OIL--Last evening, Mrs. Marion Bos-
well, wife OF John Boswell. No 625 street, n.
w. was so severely burned, while trying to
kindle a fire with coal Oil, that The died in abou
three hours afterwards When the dreadful ac-
cident occurred every effort was made 10 relieve
her OF her sufferings; but she sank rapidly under
the severe injuries, her body having been burned
10 "A crisp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-15

AN ESTABLISHED REMEDY.-"BrOwn's BroE-
chial Troches" are widely known estat
lished remedy for Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and other troubles of the Throat
and Lungs. coz
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ORR ASSORTMENT ia Youth. BOYS and Chill
drens Clothing is one of the largest in this city,
embracing all the newest designs for spring and
summer. EIsRMAN & BRo..
5 505 9Th street, May Building.
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THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BASK, y. Y. ave.
and 18th St, pays per CT. on deposits. 2t3l4tl6
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
BREVITIES AND LEYlTIES.
long Observation-Disclosures for life.

Long division-Separation for life.
A stamp you can't buy-The stamp of a
gentleman.
Did a horseman who secured the plain
use soap?
In Egypt woman is pronounced old at
25, and very old at 30.
Is the way to get the exact weight of a
fish to weigh him in his own scales?
A San Francisco court has decided that
opium eating is not inteDperance.
A Cedar Rapids editor envies the census
for embracing 100000 women.
Another bridge is to be bu 1t across the
river at st. Louis at a cost Of S4,0OO,O0O.
The recent earthquake increased the
flow Of hot springs generally in Califor-
MIA.
The young lady whose feelings were "all
worked up" has ordered fresh supply.
A bachelor is politely described as a man
who has neglected his opportunity of max
ing some poor woman miserable.
The "Big Woods" of Minnesota stretch
over region two hundred miles long by
forty wide.
A fish farm has been established within
few miles of Salt Lake City, that will
grow 6O,OO0 fshsannually.
Ayoupg woman, being asked by poll
hcian which party she was most in favor of,
replied that she preferred a wedding party.
1t is shown by the tables of the self-re-
cordiDg rain-gaUge at the Central Park
(NeW York; Meteorological Observatory
that the rain FIJI of 1911, up to the 10Th Of
May, Was hardy one-Laf as great as That of
1872.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
THE DOMINION.
Ku-KIux Invasion of Canada


LONDON, CANADA June S.-Consider-
able excitement has been caused here by
the alleged abduction of an American
named Rufus Bratten, charged with rob-
bling the postoffice near Hillsboro, North
Carolina. He was seized at this place by
party under command Of a detective Off
Ger, taken to Detroit under the influence of
chloroform, and from there sent to North
Carolina. The facts have been represented
to the Dominion government by a legal
firm, and extradition demanded.
How Some Cute Yankees Got Fooled
BOSTON, June S.-One of the charterers
and crew of the schooner Enola c., seized
in Trinity Bay by Canadian revenue cut
ter, have arrived at Glouchester, Mass, and
made affidavit Of the particulars of the
seizure before Collector Boham, which have
been forwarded to Washington. The affi-
davit shows that the Enola G COM
mitted no violation of the fishing laws until
misled by the officers of the Canadian yes
sci into the belief that the Washington
treaty had been ratified and they had a
right to fish inshore. After their seizure
the Americans learned that they had been
purpcsely misled, both as to the character
of the Canadian vessel and the status of
the treaty question. The commander of
the revenue cutter, when charged with du-
plicity, replied that he had no right to give
Americans information. They must look
out for themselves.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
NEW YORK.

Progress of the Eight-HOur Strike.
New YORK, June 8.-Including the new
societies representing trades hitherto unor-
ganized, the number of workingmen COM
bined under the protective trade associa-
tions amounts to nearly one hundred thou
sand. The Eight-hour League now num-
Ders 21,400 members, all Of whom have
struck for reduced time. The strikes have
now extended to thirty-two trades. Twelve
of them have been fully successful, and the
men have returned to work. In fourteen
trades represented in the Eight hour
League, One-third of the men have resumed
work upon their own merits.
TO-day's Parade.
At the meeting Of the Police Board yes
terday evening, permission to parade was
given, and police escort was promised to
the Eight-hour League, provided the mem
bers do not march below Canal street and
keep within ten feet CT the curb.
There have been meetings of the various
trades this morning nearly al indicating
that there will be large turnout to-mor-
row.
The gas men have struck this noon and it
is feared the supply of the city will be cut
off tonight. A large detachment of police
are stationed at the different works to pre-
vent disturbances.
Militia TO be Called out.
Gen. Shaler was in consultation with
the Police Commissioners yesterday to con-
slider probabilities Of disturbances among
the strikers next week and if the necessary
militia will be called on to assist in preserV-
ing order. The workingmen are making
great preparations for the parade Sunday
which will be very large.
Rev. DIR. Lanahan
furnished $1,000 bail to-day to answer in
the suit of Goodenaugh.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
TENNEsSEE CROP News.

s'Our farmers, we learn" says the Knox
vile Press and Herald, ''are now busy cut
ting their wheat. None of this years crop
has come to our market, so far as we have
heard" "Great is the wheat crop of Bed
ford J +" exclaims another exchange. From
what the Trenton NeaoS has observed,
great deal more attention has been given
TO clover and grasses than ever before.
Hundreds of acres Of old land that had
Leen idle for years, have been sown this
ear in red clover, which is very thrifty.
y The Pekin correspondent of the UNION
MAD AMERICAN, under date of the 18th
inst, says the weather has been so very
dry here our corn is small, but we have got
a good stand at last by planting twice, and
sometimes three times. The tobacco crop
will be small here, unless it rains soon.
There will be an average crop of oats.
Wheat is very good, and will be ready for
harvesting by next week, but we cannot
get it TO market until it rains heavily and
steadily and the river rises, which will
probably not be until next fall or spring. If
the Tennessee and Pacific railroad was
finished, we could probably supply the
market with an abundance of corn, wheat,
rye oats, barley, tobacco and potatoes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
WASHINGTON
The strurrle for Freeaom

AhC oeItAN &c AOA Z ANCe-OAnAh i
WASHINGTON, June 6:=The Democratic
Representative Of the House are determin-
ed TO resist By all parliamentary means, the
enforcement act engrafted BY the Senate on
the sundry Civil Appropriation bill, even if
the bin itself should fail.
visitors.
A large number Of visitors called at the
Executive Mansion to-day, including many
delegates from the Philadelphia Conven-
ton and from the Southern States. About
forty members Of the Typographical Con.
vention which had been il session at Rich
mond, also called upon the President.
Idle Cap1tal.
Balance In The q. S. Treasury to day:
Currency, s5,557,722; coin, Ss7 1888, 755, in
Guiding S25, 083, 500 certificates.
Southern Claims, Etc.
Both Houses have agreed to the confer
ence report on tie BIN paying the awards of
the Southern Claims Commissioners, and
it now goes TO the President.
Conference reports on river and harbor
and the fertilization bills have been agreed
to.
A.a PIecede Resistance.
The only appropriation bill not now
signed, or ready to be signed by the Presi-
dent, is the sundry civil bill.
johnson and BuelI.
Special 20 the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, june 6.-Ex-President
johnson, in giving his testimony before the
Buell. Investigating Committee, carefully
avoided making any unfavorab'e reflections
upon Gen. Buell., for whom he has no IN
friendly feeling. The Administration mem
bers of the committee, in order to divert
attention from the issue between Grant and
Buell. in respect to Shiloh, are seeking to
make a side issue between johnson and
Buell.. The x-President appreciates these
tactics, and has refused TO fall into the trap.
In respect TO the missing records, Mr..
Johnson and his Secretaries, Coils. Moore
and Rivers, state that their invariable prac-
tee was when papers were wanted belong
ing to the files of a department, to make an
executive order for them in writing, which,
being filed, would show where the papers
were and be voucher for their production.
In this case no such form was observed,
and there is dispute between the officials
in the War Office whether the papers were
delivered directly to Badeau, or sent by
Holt to the War Department. Inthis con-
nSction President JOhnson's Secretaries re-
call the fact that when be took away bis
papers, in March, 1869, according to the
practice of all former Presidents, Judge
Holt actually threatened a suit if they were
not returned. This zeal for preserving
records is in striking contrast with the
fayors shown 70 Badeau.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
PIOUS SPECULATIONS.
Dsniel Drew and the Methodist
Brethren.


From Harper's Monthly for June.
Apropos Of Mr.. Daniel Drew's contract
with Duncan, Sherman and Co. to deliver
to them S., 100000 of Erie stock during the
year 1872 at So, we have this anecdote Of
that eminent Spectator:
Not long since he met Methodist cler-
gyman III New Jersey, and, having rather
fancy for him, asked him il he wouldn't
like to make a little money. The minister
replied that he never speculated or gambled
in stocks, not believing it to be right; be-
sides, he was only worth some $4,000 and
could not afford to peril it. Mr.. Drew, af-
ter some further chat, said he could suggest
something that would be perfectly legiti-
mate, and proposed, if the parsOn would
act upon his suggestion, to guarantee him
against loss, while the prospect TO- hand
some profit was quite promising. The ar
rangement was accordingly made. Some
weeks later the divine came over to New
York, and called at Mr.. DreW's office to
ascertain the result.
"Well," said Uncle Daniel, ''the fact is,
that thing told you about has busted; but
l promised to guarantee you against loss,
and will keep my promise"
So, figuring up the amount invested, with
simple interest, Mr.. Drew handed over a
check, and the pastor congratulated him
self upon the result.
"But," said he-and here is where Uncle
Daniels Joke comes in-"but, Mr.. Drew, |
tcld one of my elders what you had agreed
to do with me, and he went and bought a
little stock"
0Did hep" said Uncle Daniel. "Why,
how sorry / am! I'm afeerd he's lost some
money"
0Yes,'' continued the good man, "and he
told another of the trustees, and he went
and bought some"
"YOu don't tell mem -
ayes, Mr.. Drew; and the brethren
thought it was so good Of you to give me
pint that they all lCeRt and bought ~
"Well, Pm so sorryp
$50 am II
"Why, they must have lost considerable
money-mus5 have pretty much cleaned
ZEN out. They oughtnt to've done it.
Buyin' stocks you don't know nothin' ABOUT
is mighty risky business. You tell 'em
that"
But, Mr.. Drew, they're nearly ruined"
Shouldn't wonder; and am truly sor-
ry."
The good parson returned TO his flock,
most of whom had already ascertained the
true condition Of things. Somebody had
ssunloaded'' to the country brethren. Prob
ably it was not Uncle Danl.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
CONGRESSMAN FOR rHE STATE an
LARGE

70 the Editor Of the Union and American:
SIR: In the last issue of the Murfrees-
boro Monitor, we see the name Of Hon.
John Z. DrOmgoole, of Rutherford, men
TONED In connection with the candidacy
for Congressional representation of the
State at large.
Notwithstanding the claims of several
other distinguished gentlemen have been
spoken OF and advocated for the same posi-
ton, Mr.. Dromgoole's elevated, firm and
mastery stand taken and maintained both
before and during the Convention in the
formation Of the State Constitution, to-
gether with bis previous political course and
ms unWsvering attachment and fidelity to
ms country and State during the "late war;
entities hun to the highest consideration,
az guarantees 10 him if be viii permit
., y Fself to be announced as candidate for
~ Estate at large" decided if not over
WhelmiDf; vote. SUMNER"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
a LETTER FROM THOMAS JEFEER.



The late James Goroon Bennett was in
faith Roman Catholic, but neither intol-
Grant nor Indifferent in matters of religion.
We may Illustrate this by a document
which he took pains to obtain and publish
in the Philadelphia PennSyIUdnidn of Aug.
10, 1888, with the highest encomium on its
merit. 1t was letter from Thomas JEFF
fersOn addressed to his gOd-sOn, Thomas
Jefferson GrOtjan, and is as follows:
"Your afectionate mother requests that
/ would address to you, as a namesake,
something which might have a favorable
influence on the course of life you have to
run. Few words are necessary, with good
dispositions on your part: adore Cod
reverence and cherish your parents-love
your neighbOr as yourself, and your country
more than life. Be just, be true; murmur
not al the ways of Providence, and the life
into which you have entered will be the
passage to one of eternal and ineffable bliss.
And if to the dead, it is permitted to care
for the things of this world every action of
your life viii be under my regard. Fare
well.
"Monticello, January 10, 1924"
OF this Mr.. Bennett says,i in letter asking
for it for publication: "Out ofthe sacred vol
umes of Christianity 1 do not believe there
exists a production equal to it in the
world"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
CURIOsIFIES OF AUSTRIAN ETH
QUETTE,

There are no people in the world so tied
down by rules of presidents as the Vi
ennese; fashion and etiquette rule them
with an iron rod, before which they bow
seTyilely. Fashionable customs are OBJ
served here as religious ordinances are in
biCoted countries. A fall from virtue is
venial olleuse as compared with a breach
of etiquette. So, for instance, it is fashion
able to drive in the Prater all through the
month of May, but ''nldJtUdiS ton" and not
"cOHme IL fGut" to be seen there in
June. On a fine afternoon the main
avenue of the Prater will be
crowded with handsome equipages on the
last day of May, but on the first of June, no
matter how bright and lovely the weather
may be, not a single carriage viii be seen
along its entire length. For no one is sup
posed to be in Vienna on the first of June;
those families which have remained in the
capital to the very end of the best month in
the year are supposed to make their escape
in the night to their country seats. Or
if circumstances have prevented their do
ing so, they dare not advertise their pres
ence in town by taking the drive
which was still fashionable tWenty-four
hours earlier. This is sober fact, not eXag-
&c ttLJtu uCLlOIl' III Luo adluS way
it is the height Of fashion for
ladies' to ride in the Prater during the sea-
son, but no lady with the slightest regard
for appearances will ride to or from the
Prater through the town. Her horses must
be sent on to the park, and she must drive
there and drive home again in her carriage.
And this is, notwithstanding that right
through the city to within few yards OF
the entrance of the Prater there is a riding
alley, kept in excellent order specially for
tquestrians.
Again, no officer of cavalry dare carry
parcel while in uniform, no matter how
small it be, book or even fan rolled up
in paper, though be may do so out Of uni
form; neither dare be enter One-horse
cab, although he may drive about in two
horse vehicle to his hearts content. An Of
ficer of infantry or artillery, however,
whether in or out of uniform, may carry
what he pleases, and drive in whatever con-
veyance suits him bes.. But then infantry
officers are out Of the the pale of fashion
able society, while bold dragons and gay
hnsSars are its chief ornaments.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

Some Of Gen. @. w. Gordon's Memphis
friends having solicited him to become a
candidate for Congress from the State at
Large, be replies as follows:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June o. GENTLEMEN:
Your communication of the 4th instant, re-
Iuesting me to become candidate for Con-
greSs for the State at large, has been received
and considered. Approaching the respon-
sibilities and demands Of a position so i'm
portant, it is not without diffidence that 1
would accede to your request under any
circumstances. But since your call l am
informed that my personal friend and for
mer commander, Gen. B. T. Cheathsm, is a
candidate for that office. 1 have entered
the field too often with him to take it now
against him. am, therefore, constrained
TO decline becoming a candidate. Never
theless, | am deeply sensible of, and sin
cerely thank you for, this valued evidence
of your regard and generous expression of
your confidence.
Very respectfully and gratefully,
G. w GORDON
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-09
THE ALABAMA MIDDLE.
More Humble Pie.

NEW YORK, June 8.-A Washington
| special gives the text of Schenek's note to
Granville, which concludes as follows:
81 am now authorized, in Geographic
| dispatch received to-day from Mr.. Fish, to
say the Government of the United States
regards the new rule contained in the pro-
posed article as the consideration for and
to be accepted as the final settlement of the
| three classes of indirect claims put forth in
the case of the United States, to which the
Government Of Great Britain have OBJ
jected."
TweedIedttm and TweedIesiee.
The dispatch says the authority of Gen.
Schenck to communicate to Lord Granville
the views of his Government as to the
meaning of the supplementary article was
not intended to cover any written cemmu-
nication to help the Gladstone ministry in
their contest with their opponents in Par
liaments
The President considers it as conpromis-
ing to the honor of the country to give a
written pledge in advance, Of what the new
treaty is to mean. Our government insists
that the article explains itself, and to-day
Mr. Fish, who is
Sick and Irritable,
over the anxieties of the situation, tele.
| grsphed to Gen. Schenck that the captious
| criticisms of the British Cabinet on the
Senate's article were exhaustihg the pa
! thence of the government and the country,
and were involving the chances for settle
ment of the question. The new article can
be ratified and submitted before the Senate
adjourns on Monday, but any amendments
or explanations insisted upon by Great
Britain would make ratification impossible.
Progressing.
LONDON, June S.-The 7eleqrdDh saws
it has reason to believe the negotiations with
| the United States relative to definite set
Element of the consequential damages con-
troversy are progressing satisfactorily.
Nothing Official.
WASHINGTON, June S-Neither the
British legation nor the Department of
State have adVises from London of deci-
sive character concerning the additional ar.
ticle to tho Treaty of Washington. Minister
Schenck again telegraphs Federation of
his opinion that it will be accepted and in
this the official authorities here coincide.
Secretary Fish called on the President this
| morning and had brief conversation on
the subject.
Johnny Bull whiting.
NEW Y ORE, June 8.-The London Tele-
graph Of the 2Sth states that Commission
ers Cohen and Young, appointed by the
Board of Trade to examine the claims in
the American case, consider that the total
claims, amounting to Sl7,800,000, win be
amply met by SS,000,000.
The report of the Admiralty Commits.
sioners on claims for expenses incurred by
the U. S. Navy in pursuit of the Confeder-
ate cruizers, concludes that the greater part
Of the claim of seven millions is not admis-
sable, and that If England is held liable for
the four cruizers the Alabama, Florida
Georgia and Shenandoah, the amount could
not exceed a million and half.