davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

UNION PACIFIC RAILRoAD-EiectiOa OF
Dtrectors.-At the annual meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Union Pacific railroad in
Boston yesterday, of the 81, .i5O shares of th q
company so COS were cast for the following
2oard OF directors: oliver Ames, of Boston,
Elisha Atkins, +. Gordon Dexter. Benjamin.
Z Bates, oliver Ames cd and Ezra H.
Bacon, OF Boston; Sidney Dillon, of New
YORK; Charles j Osborne, Jay Gould, George
ana -ioseph Richardson, of New York: G. M.
dodge, OF Iowa; and John Sharp, of Salt Ike
City, Utan. The receipts for the fiscal wear
were Sio, o59, $50, and the net earnings S59OI :
5t5, equal 10 seven per cent. on the entire
stoc and bonds OF the company. A dividend
OF six per cent. was ordered. A resolution
was adopted authorizing the directors to
erect q monument to the late Cakes Ames at
some point ON the line OF the road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

TIE LEHIeH Lone srRfKE.-The STATE OF
affairs IN the Lehigh coal region coo ttnuo To-
be most unpromising for an early r~tfle-
ment OF the existing difficulties. The miners
appear 10 De very determined, and are said
70 have mir supply OF money and we'll
advance must come from the operators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

INTERVAL REvENUE-The receipts from
this source to-day were sI3s, 5O60s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

CUSTOMS REvENUE.-The receipts from
his source to-day were 600 OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

PEEsoNAL--Senator Gordon, OF Georgia,
r2appeared in his seat to-day after a brief
campaigning tour in New Hampshire. -.
Gen. Sloeum, of New York, a member OF the
4h Congress, was in the Senate Chamber
fO-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

PHILADELPHIA, March IL. Alderman
Better, for long time Magistrate at Gen.
trail Police Station, was found dead In his
bed this morning. He had been In i'll health
for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

NEW YORK, March 1.-The anniversary
meeting Of the national woman sufYi1ge a.
ISOLATION will be neld In New York on the
18th Of May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11
Rlaime To,

Btatme for President.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-THE Tth warf
republican club nominated James G. Blaine
for the Presidency last evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
SENATOR JOHNSON.

His Election to be Investigated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11
liam
PACIFIC COAST NEWS.

SAN FRANCISCO. March ia dispatch
from Florence, Arizona, says old Bender, the
Kansas murderer, is still there, awaiting
Gov. Osborne's reQuisition. He seems 10
realize bis fate, and is willing 10 submit TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

b. b. NOT KILLED YEr.-The death of Mr.
Burlington, of Massachusetts, who has been
member of Congress for the last fourteen
years. and who was a member-elect to the
next House, makes 10 probable that General
utler will be in the next Congress. His
resent residence Is in the 9Th district, where
he was defeated last fall. The rumor is that
lie intends, locating at Fall River, in the LIST
district, and become candidate TOR the va
cancy in the House occasioned by the death
Of Burlington. The district is largely repub-
lican, and is controlled wholly by the mill
end factory operatives, and as this class of
people have always been supporters of But
Ter. in opposition to the mOneyed aristoc-
rscy, his chances of success are very good
" ash. Cor. I'hild Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

THE LOUISIANA ARBITRATION. - Mr..
Wheeler and Others Of the committee to ar
bltrate on Louisiana affairs, left here last
night for New York. Marshal Packard, of
Louisiana, chairman of the republican state
committee, and Colonies Zaclarie and Leon
ard, representing the conservatives, have
also gone thither to represent their respective
interests before the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

ALEXANDER ii. WHITE, an ex-member of
Congress from Alabama, has been appointed
by the Attorney General to supcrintend the
prosecutions against alleged violators of the
laws OF the United STATES in the sOath, an
appropriation of 5000 for that purpose hav-
ing recently been made by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

A FORMER SCHOOL TEACHER OF the colOrod
Senator Bruce, from Mississippi, applied to
him yesterday 10 obtain his influence to
secure a messengers position in the Senate.
The applicant is highly cultured, and has
son row student at Yale College. s.Sich is
life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

AVENUE THEATER,
"A Pa lrsans, bssresa Ilfh asd lzfh sfysefs.
oso W BArER Lessee and Manager
JOHN AGNER q VI u.lcal Dfrectors
IDIUsase AfsrfcftOsS tails Week Miss Lou San
ford the great serio comic Singer and Washington
Yavorite Miss Lou Edwards, Serb comic Vocalist
and Dancer; WsshingtOns otl favorite, after an
absence Of six ysars, JOHNNY Harri, the great Esh;
opian Comedian in junction with Chas. T. Kills,
TIE great Delineltor Of German Characteristic Re
snRagemsnf Of Murtz and De King. the Champion
gymnasts, Introducing TIE Great New York Sensa-
nor, Bales ad StreifS az ksic York CRY, LIFE
BroadIrGg, introducing the Celebrated P1risiau
guadTille End Moonlight Dances in the Jardib able
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

Mr.. j. j. NOAH, a clerk i'm the Post Office
department, has been appointed clerk of the
Senate Committee on the District OF Column
bia, by Mr.. Spencer, chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY WITH
BELGIUM.-Last une Congress passed joint
resolution authorizing the President to give
notice TO Belgium OF the termination of the
commercial treaty of 1858 with that country.
The notice was given i'm order TO abrogate the
fourth and thirteen articles of the treaty,
which worked a discrimination against our
commercial marine and i'm favor of foreign
vessels. The new treaty leaves out the OBJ
noxious clauses, and has an article provid-
ing for the reciprocal free transit of gOOls
through the territory OF either country. This
treaty was sent to the Senate, and was
ratified yesterday without opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

republican members Of the Senate held an
other caucus this morning, to determine
whether there should be any change in the
ineumbency OF the Offices OF sergeant-at-
arms and chaplain to the Senate, now held
respectively. by Mr.. John l.. French and
Rev. Byron Sunderland. The caucus decided
in the negative In both cases, so that those
gentlemen will continue TO hold their
present positions i'm the Senate There were
three candidates for sergeant alarms besides
ant doorkeeper OF the Senate; Charles Ken
nedy of Washington, ID. c., but formerly OF
western New York; and Captain Ashby, OF
Nebraska. But one ballot was taken, which
resulted in y votes for French, and 10 for the
other three candidates combined. After the
N suit OF the caucus had become known Mr.
French held quite leyee in his Office, which
was thronged by the Senate employees. who
came In to congratulate him on his victory.
Mr.. French claims that had another ballot
been taken he would have received at least
ten more votes, as many Senators voted for
Candidates from their own states simply out
Of compliment, and with the intention of
voting for him Mr. E. after that ballot.
The result is generally regarded with salts
faction, since Mr.. French has proved himself
courteous and efficient officer.
During the caucus a Washington dispatch
10 The Baltimore american was read, which
represented Mr. French as stating that he
was opposed by Senators Conkling and
Spencer because he discharged n worthless
messenger appointed at the Instance of Mr..
ConkiiDg, and a eolored employee who was
henchman OF Mr.. Spencer. Mr.. Anthony,
chairman, was authorized to appoint q COM
mlttee TO Investigate the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

NAVAL ORDERS.-Commander b. b. Tay-
Tor, ordered as member OF the board of in
spection; Lieutenant Commander Thomas
Nelson, to the Franklin. European station;
Lieutenant Theodore T. Wood, to the navy
yard, New York; Surgeon James H. Tink-
ham. to the naval hospital, Philadelphia;
Pay Director Thomas A. LOCKER, to duty at
Baltimore, LIST April next; Captain John c.
Beaumont, detached from the board of in
srection and placed on waiting orders; Mas
ter y. T.. Niles, from the Ossipee and ordered
toreturn home for examination; Pay Director
c. c. Jackson, from duty at Baltimore next
md ordered to settle accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

CONSTITUTING THE New REVENUE Law
In answer to a question submitted by Secre-
tary Bristow, Attorney General Williams
gives his opinion that the duties imposed by
the LIST section of the act of 1875 accrue on inn
u rtations made on the sth OF February, the
day the act was approved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

THE FIFTH AVENUE SPRING sTyL e
sILh HAT, INTRODUCED BY DUNLAP r.
~. 10 NOW READfAT THEIR AG EyCYJN
IHIS CITY MOVE GENUINE UNLESS
BEARING THEIR TRADEMARK,
WILLETT RUOFF,
mars lw COS Pennsylvania aveurA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

NoM1NATIoN.-The President sent to the
Senate to-day the nomination of Daniel w.
Gooch, TO be pension agent at Boston, Mas
sachusetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

OlD No. ON INHIBITION AND SALE N.w No
TN ST. mARKRirERy, }4rSsr.
Ne. ass TIA Street, betlceea ID and e s.Tsgs, assf
doovs a5ors Odd FsIIOrs Hall,
Choice Oil Paintings, Engrsvings, Chromos, &c.
Also, largest stock Of Paper Hangings, window
Shades, Pictures, Frames, Picture Cords and rss
ssls, Rings, Mails, &C., in the District
TERMs CASH.
~Piease remember Name and Number Jelly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

y II 4 ~ w "A IKE.
"A large assortment Of all the new designs.
TEA SETS, WATERS,
CAsTORs, CAKE BASKETS, ICE
PITCHERS, FORKS, SPOONS, &c.
Also RODGERS superior
TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
imported direct.
feb9-tr NJ. W. GAIT, BRO. kCO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-11

IMPORTANT MILITARY CHANGE5.-Gen.
Anger has been ordered TO New Orleans to
succeed Gen. Emory; Gen Ord to San An
tonic, Texas, to succeed Gen. Anger; Gen.
Crook TO the department of the Platte to sue
coed Gen. Ord. Gen. KautZ takes command
In Arizona as Gen. Crooks successor. These
changes indicate the retireme mt of General
Emory, at present in command in Louisiana.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-06-17
MARGARET.
BY AUGUSTUS TAYLOR
From the spectator.l

Into the garden walked ne'er had seen her
before,
Under a budding white rose she stood In the
shade of the door.
Quiet and pale was her face, butmaidenly bright
Fair as the newly-born moon when low In the
easterIy skies.
Would had said what / thought, that none
would marry but theei
The far-of bells were tolling, for twas some
And in the meadows close by the mowers were
moving the nay.
Into the garden 1 walked but once had i seen
her before;
Vacant and stiIl was the house, wide open was
Then silent and listening went up to the cur
tainlegs bed,
Where She lay shrouded in white, all winterly
lonely, and dead
There was look on her face, as If she'd been
thinking OF me. -,
<tDear Margaret" then whispered L, none VIII
marry but theeV
And the far-0f bells were ringing for twas some
ones wedding-day, - -
And in the meadows close oy Jne mowers NSie
moving the hay.
silent and dark was yon lake, as under the DESC
late hill
there. dreary and still, a.
Till, with its svallow-like wing, the wind In It's
wandering flight
ripples OF light.
Silent and dark was my heart, till suddenly
thrilled by the tone
Tender and pure of the voice which told me L
not alone.
Yet how long to be dead, wheneer, on a calm
summer day,
The far-off bells are ringing. and the mowers are
moving the nay!
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-06-17

The return ofthe Massachusetts, flag cap
tured by South Carolina regiment during
the war, Is initiated by Capt. Smith, of Col
umbia, ISouth Carolina, commander of a
company in the Twelfth South Carolina regi.
ment, who has just sent to Lieutsnant John
son, of the Third Maine regiment sword
which was captured from him in the wilder.
ness.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-06-17

Two small boys were hauled before the
Preston, Conn.,, police court, and fined ono
cent each for the heinous offense of calling
one William Armstrong ''sunfower.D
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22

George w. Gayle died one week
ago yesterday, at Selma, Alabama,
aged IS years. There are few who
know George W. Gayle. He was
the man whom 1854. offered throu oh
the columns of a journal, 81, zoo, 900
for the assassination of abraham
Lincoln. After Lincoln met his
death Gayle was imprisoned for one
year in Fortress Monroe, but was
released, through his wife's efforts,
by President Johnson. at one time
he was at the head of the Alabama
bar; Of late years dissipation had
made total wreck of his life and all
it's pro spects.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
WHO WILL SUM UP /?

Speaking positively, Messrs. Por-
ter and Evarts will sum up for Mr..
Beecher, and Mr.. Beach will sum up
for Mr.. TiIton. The lawyers are
already making up their requests to
charge. Messrs. Evarts'an Beech's
fame as pleaders are known. Mr..
Porter has been too long in civil
practice, and too illustrious an incum-
bent of the bench to be known to the
general public as an advocate. By
lawyers and judges, however, his
fame as an orator IS rated most high.
They put him second to none in the
Union, and they do not put any three
living lawyers abreast with him.
Judge Porter will be the oratorica1
surprise in this case.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22
For THE TELEGRAPH.

Mr.. EDITOR I'm the last two numbers of
the Telegraph noticed an alusion to
food at Bassett Station in the latter part of
March A little knowledge of the topo-
graphy of the place will enable you to un-
derstaud it. The village is built upon piles,
at the intersection of the public highway
and r. r., in .he lowest and narrowest
part of q slough or ravine. 1t was and is
a peaty quagmre ; peat may be obtained
in abundance by digging throuh the artificial
crust OF gravel.
TIE distance from one point Of land to
the other, across the ravlne, is not more
than twelve rods and a stranger would be
apt to suppose that the houses were built
for the purpose of breaking the force of the
spring flood. From the Station west to Mr..
Hunts the r. r. has g steep grade and
drains a large portion of the town on each
side of it. The flood, caused by the spring
rains and thaws, comes down that grade
with great velocity, gathering strength in
it's course until i, reaches the Station. It
removes everything loose that happens to
be in the way, and no doubt would have
carried the village on tie 26th utimo in
ruins into Fox river, had not the inhabitants
prepared by anchoring everything fast. One
man secured his wagon by plling his fuel
upon it. The weight of The wood kept
the wagon and the wagon saved the wood.
Ia the event of the village floating into
Fox river, of course it would find its way to
the Gulf Of Mexico, whence it would be ia
ken by the Gulf Stream and landed upon the
western coast of Ireland. This is among the
possibilities. as the floods are periodical );
and if it ever happens, earnestly hope the
inhabitants will have a prosperous voyage.
don't know why the Randall Observer"
should call it "Abraham's food" as uncle
Abraham'S house stands upon the higheat
knoll in The subures Of the village, far above
the reach of any food
/ Will not undertake to describe the fury
of the food, or the effect it had on the peo-
pie, as might be repeating the words of
the observer" OAK gELL.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22
Spelling School.

Although the weather was unpropitious there
was a fair atten dance at the Congregational
Church Spelling School Thursday evening LAST.
At the hour appointed Rev. Hitchcock called
the meeting to order by the appointment Of Mr..
yermilye moderator; whereupon Mr.. Stryker
nominated Mr.. A. c. Sinclair enunclator, Mrs. l..
F King and Mr.. Leonard Lee captains, and Mr..
Emory Grant Umpire. The nominees being pro
nounced the unanimous choice Of all present, the
captains with celebrity proceeded to the task of
choosing from the audience victims for the sport
of the more favored lockers on, and soon the two
classes were filed to the number Of eighteen
each
The order ofthe evening exercises being I'M
Gerstood to spell by tally of sides tor a time and
then to spell down-the victor to receive prize.
The pronouncer having decided to use SANDERS
test speller" entered at cnce upon the work, and
by the many errors it was evident the elias had
rot studied up very, recently.
Such words as "Archetype," Chameleon,
ssHalcyop,'' ''Liquefy,' "Phthisicky,' t'Decil-
lion," "Erysipeas," "Falchion," "Eviscerate, I"
.sLoathsome," sLiliputian,' being misspelled to
the great merriment OF the audience. but proba-
Ter, who, having added or left outsor changed a
letter in the woId carried tally against the side
the unsuccessful belonged to. After spelling
some three-fourths of an hour this way lire was
called and the talymsn reported just II errors
on each side-when. after recess of five minutes
spent in the most lively congratulations and ex
plantations, the class reformed standing to spell
down an the schoolmaster, prompt at the post
of duty commenced the agreeable task CT permit
ting the several scholars 70 resume their seats,
simply by the use of the short word wrong
which probably every unfortunate could have
readily spelled if given Linn in the place of the
fatal one falling to his lot. The word being drop
ed at the first trial, only single individual was
required to sit upon the same word Such as
"Reveille,'' ,''Vontriloquism, Treilage," ''Des-
cendant," Ascendant y "Frouzy," "Demarca-
ton, t'Circuious,' "Contestable,'' were soma
CT the words missed. At the hour of ten all were
at rest, save Mrs. Curry, who proved the victor
and was presented with an interesting work on
The school Closed amid general good feeling
Thus ends the third spelling match in our city and
we venture to say, no three nights have been spent
more agreeably and piofitablyby our citizens this
season.
Mr. Sinclair pr onounced the words with great
clearness, and all expressed great satisfaction at
the manner the school was conducted. Many
thanks to the moderator, pronouncer, captains
and umpire for the performance of their 10 veral
duties
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22

MRS. GRANTS DOMESTIC TAsTE.-A Washington
correspondent says OF the East Room in the White
House 1T has been refurnished according to
Mrs. Grants TASTE, and reflects credit upon her
good sense. She displays the domestic quality
OF combining elegance with utility. Instead Of
the gaudy red satin and bad taste which formerly
prevailed in that vast reception room, 1t is now
lar more pleasing to the eye in its subdued
shades.
The furniture is upholstered in gray, with Grim
son velvet pufiugs; crimson and gray lambrequins
cover the exquisite delicacy OF the lace curtains
and the l1ch carpet combines the same colors.
The walls are embcllished by raised paper, pain
ted in white and gold and six immense mirrors
are set in frames to match. The mantels, which
were formerly destitute of works OF art, are now
adorned with fine bronZes, vases, and clocks.
The style oil decoration is pure Greek, and the
pillars, panels, pilasters and maRte-p pieces are
relieved by the dead white and gold intertw ined
in arabesque patterns. And when the browning
beauty Of all, the three large crystal chandeliers,
pour their flood OF light and thousands of pris-
matte hues over the gaily dressed crowd which
surges rnder them at the evening receptions, the
scene is dazzling.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22
WEAKNESS.
BY II. W. LoNGFELLow

@, little feet, that such long years
Must wander on through doubts and fears.
Must ache and bleed beneath the load
1, nearer to the way-side inn,
Where toll shall cease and rest begin,
Am weary, thinking of your road.
o, little hands, that, weak or strong,
Have still to serve and rule so long,
Have still 80 long to give or ask
I, who so much with book ana pen
Have toiled among my fellow men,
Am weary, thinking of your task.
o, little hearts, that throb and beat
With such impatient, feverish heat,
Such limitless and strong desires
Mine, that so long has glowed and burned,
With passions into ashes turned,
Now covers and conceals its fires.
O, little souls, as pure and white
And crystalline as rays of light,
Direct from heaven, their source divine
Refracted through the mist of years,
How red my setting sun appears,
How Iurid looks this soul of mine
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22

SIXTY EIGHT Confederate officers with
only twenty-five Union officers in this
Democratic Congress. And when Gen.
Garfield went down to Connecticut and
begged that Gen. Hawicy might be sent
back to reinforce. this little squad OF
Unlonists, the men who sent Eaton to
the Senate said no. Eaton, the man
who declared that Massachusetts soldiers
should not 60 to defend Washington
from rebels unless they passed over his
dead body, is typical Democrat. Urea.
son is no longer odious. The Unionists
are the ones who must take back SEATS
State Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-04-22
ABRAHAM's FLOOD and The communication

ABRAHAM's FLOOD and The communication
of the Randall Observer having been referred
to by two other correspondents from Randall!
we will now give an extract from the CON-
muuication. After speaking Of the situa-
ton at Bassett Station and its being sur
rounded by hills ard the hills covered deep
With snow banks, and these snow banks
being unable longer to resist the influence
of the sun which had determined to melt
them the writer says:
So they gave W ay, and before night were
changed to liquid mass. which came roll
ing down upon our ''little city," carrying
with it logs, stumps, cedar posts. and making
greaG havoc with Mr.. Bassett's lumber yard
and, in fact, has quite ruined the beauty of
our star famed place" for time. 1t proved
to be lucky storm, however, tor our nsgh-
Der merchants. Fer on arising, the morning
of the 26lh, the unfortunate inhabitants
found il would be quite impossible to pro-
eeed to business, without the aid of rubber
boots, and our merchants disposed number
of pairs. Our mechanics, 700, suffered great
inconvenience. Mr.. McDorald's paint shop,
together with Mr.. Wilcox's carriage factory
were deserted for while. and their work
taken to neighboring hille, to be completed.
Men were obliged to take their horses from
their oeDn stables. far into the country, to
find comfortable places for them, until the
food shall disappear. It reminds us OF the
great Deluge in the olden time, when Noah
and his family were saved, while others
persisted. But on second thought we will
call it "Abraham's Flood" naming it after
orr worthy neighbor, as he and his family
are in their little ark, on the South side of
the city, high and dry, saved from all dam
ger. No serious damage was done, only it
caused little excitement for two or three
days.
BandalI Observer furnished good COM
munication but unfortunately withheld tie
name Of the writer and thereby withheld
the communication from publication.