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The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
The Opium Eater.

A resident of Knightstown, Ind, after
eating opium for ten years, wandered
into a hotel in New Orleans week ago
Yesterday, and committed suicide by
boring hole in his neck with penknif!e
and cutting the jugular vein with pair
of surgeons scissors. The confessions
of this opium eater have terrible signi-
ticancs; "God only knows how have
fought this terrible habit, but whenever
it gets hold of the system it is too late.
God pity the opium eater! Am almost
past going now. The opium habit was
contracted more than ten years ago,
though not confirmed until about eight
wears since. I then began to fight 1t
with the desperation that almost crazed
me. and when nearly well would become
discouraged and go back again: No man
had dearer wife and family than l|had
"a better wife and children. cannot
recall my life.
The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
4 Chinese Story.

Chu and wife lived with a nephew and
wife in a house in Tung-hwuy. The
uncle was dyer and the nephew tailor;
their wives were congenial, and they all
were happy. Last spring the nephew
died and his wife vowed that she would
be true to his memory and never marry
again. In November Mrs. Chu's mother
died, and the dyer and his wife were
compelled to go to Shaou-peh to attend
the funeral and settle up the estate. AS
they did not wish to leave the beautiful
young widow unprotected in the house,
they asked an old neighbor to stay with
her during their absence. Now there
lived in the town q soldier named Chao
Tehshen, Il bad man, who had been cast
ing Sleeps eyes at the widow. He arm
ed himself with a dagger and about mid
night jumped over the wall of the house,
and entering the widows room threaten
ed to kill her. She replied by offering
her throat to the dagger. Suddenly the
door was kicked open and in burst a tall
fellow who wrested the dagger from the
rufian's hand and threw him On the
floor. The widow rushed out to arouse
the superannuated neighbor, and the
bad man WAS secured with coil of rope.
Then the neighbors focked in, and rec,
ognizing the soldier set to and hammer,
ed him. Then they turned to the
widows gallant defender and asked him
who he was and how he had happened
to he in the house. "My name is
Ts'ao," said the tall stranger; sand [ am
robber by trade. was passing
through tlfe town, and having no money
came into this house to steal something
but finding this fellow here on worse
errand than mine 1 made him fast. The
defender of innocence was robber. But
the neighbors thought SO well of him
that they raised a subscription and col
lected enough money to set him up in an
honest trade. The bad man went tc
prison; the virtuous robber hasn't mar
ried the widow yet.
The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
Interesting Torpedo Experiments.

Some very interesting experiments
were made few days ago at Cherboure
with the little submarine vessel callec
the Thorneycroft. It was the first oc
casion of testing in French waters
whether q torpedo could be launched
agains; ship in full sail. Accordingly
Admiral Jaurez, who commands the
squadron, ordered a disabled ship, the
Bayonnaise, during rather rough sea,
to be towed out by steamer belonging
to the navy.
A second lieutenant, NJ. Lemoinne.
was sent for, and informed that he had
been selected to make the expert,
ment of launching the Thorneycroft
against the Bayonnaise while both were
in full sail. He accepted the mission
without hesitation, picked out two
enginemen and pilot and went down
with them into the interior of the
Thorneycroft, of which only a small
part was above water, this visible por-
ton being painted of grayish color, SO
as to be easily confused with the sea.
The torpedo was placed so as to project
from the bow of the vessel, at the ex-
tremity of which were two lateen sail
wards about three metres in length.
The towing steamer then took up its
position in front of the squadron, and
the Thorneycroft also assumed the posi-
ton assigned for it an interval of three OF
four marine miles separating the torpedo
and the Bayonnaise.
On signal being given, both were
set in motion, the steamer advancing In
q straight line, and the Thorneycroft OBJ
liquely, so as to take the Bayonnaise in
flank. The steamtug went at fourteen
knots an hour, going at full speed in
order to escape the Thorneycroft. The
latter went at nineteen knots an hour, a
rate not attained by any vessel in the
squadron. The chase lasted about an
hour, the squadron keeping in the real
so as to witness the operations.
At the end of that time the distance
between the Thorneycroft and the Bay
onnaise had sensibly diminished, and at
a given moment the former, in order to
come up with the latter at the requisite
distance. had to slacken speed to eight
knots an hour. The whole squadron
watched this last phase of the struggle
With breathless interest, and people
asked themselves whether the shock OF
the torpedo would not infallibly destroy
the little vessel that bore it. 1t was
feared that the lives of the second lieu
tenant, Lemoinne, and his three COM
panions were absolutely sacrificed.
However, the two vessels got visibly
nearer.
All at once the Thorneycroft put on a
last squirt, and struck the Bayonnaise
with its whole force on the starboard
bow. The sea was terribly agitated, a
deafening report was heard, and the Bay
onnaise, with rent as big as house,
sunk with wonderful rapidity. As fol
the Thorneycroft, rebounding by the
shock about fifteen metres off, even be,
fore the explosion occurred, it went
round and round Cor few moments,
and then quietly resumed the direction
of the squadron. No trace remained OF
the Bayonnaise; it was literally swallowed
up by the sea.
The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
Naval Warfare.

In the long contest for supremacy be-
tween heavy artillery and armored YES
sells, the attack has in general kept the
lead of the defense. But there may be
greater dangers for the navies OF the
future than even the prolectlles OF
eighty-one-ton guns. The British adj
miralty has recently been considering
with favor rocket float. This is small
vessel which is propelled by rocket
along the surface of the water, at speed
of 275 miles per hour and to distance
of four miles. In the bow Of this YES
sci there is quantity of gun-cotton ar
ranged with percussion cap, go as to
explode upon striking an obstacle. Ii
one of these rocket floats were started
and accurately directed toward a shlp, at
a distance there is clear certainty that
it would arrive before the ship could be
moved out of range. The charge OF
gun cotton could easily be made sufficient
to sink, on explosion, any ship that can
be built. The admiralty are also taking
an interest in new torpedo which travels
under water at twenty miles per hour.
The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
A Curious Fish.

A very curious fish was taken by some
fishermen in Long Island sound. In
general appearance it resembles small
sea serpent. 1t has long, graceful,
slender body, compressed and scaleless.
In color it is reddish brown, with still
darker reddish blotches forming two
longitudinal series on the sides. The
dorsal fin extends the entire length OF
the body, and at intervals is marked
with fiery red spots, which when the
creature moves its fin assume bright
colors. The mouth opens obliquely, and
even the vomer and palatines are covered
with sharp teeth. The New York aqua:
rum has secured this monstrosity, and
it disports itself in a tank in that institu
ton.
The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
An Aritlimetical Genius.

Mr.. John N. Outwater, of Jersey City,
New Jersey, the Erie railway expert,
known as the Lightning calculator, has
for o protege a little boy of Hebrew
parentage, who can successfully solve
the most difficult problems without
down a figure, seeming to I'M.
press each figure or combination OF
figures on his mind as they are gwen.
out. The boy is deformed, standing
only thirty inches, and when Mr.. Out
water found him he was selling matche!
in New York.
The Beaufort tribune and Port Royal commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879, 1877-05-10
Summer Idyl.

Meadow flowers, fair and sweet,
Can you feel the summer?
Can YOU feel her dainty fee,
Coming softly, light and fleet?
Will ye not outrm her?
Spring up, anemone,
Graceful as court lady;
Ring, We hare bells, merrily,
Hvacinths stand cheerily,
She will greet you, may be.
Blushing red, rose campion fair,
Like a rustic beauty,
Hides behind the maiden hair,
While veronica, the rare,
Opes blue eyes from duty.
She is coming, is our queen,
Softest breeze shall watt her;
Palmy boughs of freshest green
Wave where'er her robe is seen;
Lii tie brooks bring laughter.
Every joyous scent and sound
Rises swift to greet her;
Zen the dull, insensate ground
Shares the fragrance all around,
Let us 60 and meet her!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
LINES OF NEW DEPARTURE.

From the Lynchburg (va.) Ncws, April col
The New York HERALD has been Tor some time
uacur!ng eye glasses for the President pro tenn. This
business would have been eminent success IL tho
HERALD could have furnished that gray haired and
noble who followed Henry Clay full assort-
mcnt Of glasses, at the time induced the
men commonly called ''rebcls," who neither
wings democrats to tho seductive lens. Mr.
Hayes ana felt through tho "biuc glass; Of tho
HERALD, or the HERALD found out how he feeling
and what he likely to see. and ground his glasses
down TO the requisite focus Al any rate. this seems
to have been agreed, aud for the purpose ac-
cOmplishlng the other dcsideratun anu affecting tho
dweers n the South, the HERALD gives It's readers
columns OF elegant aud interesting fiction ana predic
ton Verify, It's leaders the subject OF MIR Hayeh
old prophets. He sees In tho dim future
many joyous ihngssees in the past many frauds and
viianies which he ought to and could have long
ago. In conclusion, before trying the sblue glass;
spectaces, we bog leave 10 suggest that His Exccency
do not call on Messrs. Edmunds aud Hoar The up
right, honest, patriotic people OF the landthose that
love their country, It's history, its traditonsthc old
wings, who have felt prde in past Senates and Houses
oil Representatives, VIII excuse these gentlemen from
further public service atcr the record OF partisan
truculcncy aud "tricd subscrviencyp tney have pcr
mittcd Senator Morton TO make Tor them the Eicc
toral COMMISSION The honor then lost never be
regaincd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
OBITUARY..
J. BEAUFRAIN IRVING.

All interested In tho progress and development of
American art will learn with profound regret the death
OF j. Beaufran Irving, which took place on Friday
night This artist mad created for himself an enviabe
reputation among our native artists. Those who
joycd the pleasure OF his acquaintance will doubly
greet the earnest hard working student and the unpre
tending friend. Mr.. Irving born In tho
Southern States, and inherited all the chival-
rous sentiments which belonged to tho
better element of Southern society On tho outbreak
of the he cast his fortunes with the Confederation.
and victory declared In favor Of tho Union
cause he found himself ruined in fortune In his youth
no had studied art as q pastme and when evil days
upon him he turned TO his painting brush and
palette a means OF support for himself and family.
The first years OF his artist life years OF bitter
struggle, but Irving brought TO his new profession
loving enth usasm and soldiers tenacty OF purpose.
Struggling bravcly and working lndeiatigaby no
ceedod in attracting the attention OF several influential
art patrons who in his work promise of better
things, and by their support he was encouraged to
struggle on. Some years ago no produced impor-
tant work which he called .srhc End Of the Game"
though II was marred by certain detects OF draw
ing it possessed SO much rea merit that the HERALD
called extended notice to its merturi
GUS character, predicting Tor tho artist brilliant
future. This was the beginning Tor Bcauirain Irving
of lite Friends gathered rapidly about him
amt he was looked upon as man destined TO make
mark in American art He took as hts guide and
master the great MISSIONER, and though
many OF his earlier pictures were open
TO The charge Of being limitations %
OF the great Frcnchman's work tner technical merits
high that they found ready and generous pur
chascrs among American collectors 1t is but JUS
say that. ns lrvng's talent developed and his
skill In the OF his materials increased, he began to
map out more independent course, and, though he
Influenced TO the last by Mei-s oniers STYLE he in
fused many OF his later works amount OF indi-
viduality that gave nope that one day he would be
able to iay claim TO entire originality The most i'm
portant picture that ever lett this artists
easel in now on the walls OF the Acad
envy OF Design. 1t was painted
years ago, but passed from the studio
into tho private collect ion Of OF wealthy citi-
Though possessing many cxccenclcs, 1t Is not
his happesL work but II serves to illustrate tho Won
deriul industry and the hard study by which no
achieved SUCCESS. Indeed, his curly death may
great part be attributed to overwork Tor his brush
Idle and from morning I'LL evening he was to be
found painting his ateer IN the Tenth Street studio
Building. At the time OF his death no was In tho
very maturity Of his intellectual powers, Tor though
his hair tnged with gray he hud scarcely reached
his 1ftieth year. He leaves large family.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22

INVASION BY TURKEY.

ARRIVAL IN THIS CITY OF NUMBER OF TURK
IsH sTUpINTs-TuEY GO TO THE CHIEF
UNITED STATES ARSENAL.
The sultan OF Turkey could not have sent from his
dominons this country a better looking deputation
OF young than those reached tho city ycster
day in the steamship Wyoming, from Liverpool. They
arc all young men, from twenty years age
and have sent hiticr to study the country and
It's institutions. Their names as foows:-
NAMES TURKISH VISITORS.
Major Abu Eiiendi, Lieutenant Hazuli. Mr.. Charles
Arse ufan All EIondi SAID, Ali Encndi, Eumcr Encnd
Sparta, Eumcr Eilcndi, Hassan Eicndi Youssoui
Enendi, Shcfki Encnd, Mehmed Elicndi, Vnss kfcnd,
Baneddin Elfcndi, Ibrahim sfcndi Halib Enendi,
DENIAL Efendi. Abduah ETendi. Sulennan Enendi
Hassan sail Encnd. Hassan Ishmaol Enendi, Kadir
Enendi.
nuMoRs ABOUT THE onJEcr OF THEIR VISIT.
The young Turkish gentlemen above referred TO left
yesterday afternoon tor Providence, X. route for
Springfield Mass. the chief arsenal OF the nation.
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DENNIS BOWEN. LAWYER.

A tcegraphic despatch from Buffalo announces the
death there yesterday afternoon of Denns Bowen Esq,
one OF the prominent members OF the legal pro-
tesson IN that city. Mr. Bowen was the son OF a
highly respected farmer OF Aurora Erie county. On
the completion OF his school course he entered as a
student the law Office Of Mcssrs Fillmore, Hall Il
Haven. firm having larger practice in the State and
federal courts than any other IN Western New York.
Having boon admitted to the Bar about the
time Of Mr.. Fillmore's accession to the Presidency
Mr. Bowen continued IN the employ ment OF the old
firm, and soon became most trusted counsellor, con-
nning his labors almost exclusively to office duty, his
excessive d,nidcncc preventing his frequent appear
nnco before tho On tho final dissolution Of the
firm subsequent to the appointment OF Mr. Hall to the
United States District Court Bench and the death OF
Mr. Haven, most oil It's business remained IN
charge OF Mr.. Bowen who became partner
IN the firm OF Rogers, Bowen Rogers.
THIS connection has since changed by the retirement
Of the senior partner The JUNIOR Mr. Rogers was the
republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor OF this
State last November. Though Mr.. Bowen never over
was many years most useful member OF the Buff
inio Eoard oil Aldermen aud OF several com
missions In connection with local government.
Ito was admirable executive officer, clear and IN
telgent investigation, prompt and decisive in
action. Well and widely known. no was universally
respected, and few c.ttzcns OF Buffalo Will be moro
generally and sincerely m0urncd. Mr.. Bowen was
aged abont nity-nve years He leaves wife and
several children
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wounded and disabled 10 their heroic struggle for
freedom Senior Emilio Agramonte. q relative OF tho
General Of tho name. who died gloriousy al the
head OF his cavalry, charged with the direction OF
the concert and number OF Distinguished artists have
generously volunteered their for the OCCASION
This is the last week OF the management OF Booths
Theatre by Mcssrs jarrett Palmer and therefore the
last opportunity Of seeing Mr. John Mccullough. Tonor
row evening" IN honor OF shakcspeares birthday king
Lear" will be performed will be repeated Tues
day ''virginius'' viii follow, and Friday Mr.. Nc
Cuough will take HIS farewell benefit as OthelIo.
On Saturday night the will close with "Mac-
BETH"
''rhe Danichefrs" on May will have had run OF
ninety-two performances, and must then be with
drawn, because OF the intention Of Mossrs Shook Il
Palmer 10 produce new play from the pen Of tho late
Andrew Halliday, tho we'll known dramalizer OF tho
novels OF Charles Dickens. II 10 called .'smike,"
and Of course, adapted from .'Nicholas Ncklcby"
The singular character smks will beacted by Bou
Heron, and Mrs. wilkins. Miss Girard, Messrs. stod.
dard. Parsellc Iemoync Stevenson and Boni;ace are
in the '.The Danichciis" will be played by tho
Union Square Theatre company in Brooklyn, May IA.
aud in Boston on May 81
On Sunday evening next a bepeGt will be rendered
10 SIgnor G. Opert at Booths Theatre whore no has
SO long and ably olcated musical director Among
the many features OF the performance viii be readings
ny MI. McSulouBu, MT InOrue anu MIs isoOSou. anu
tho following artists VIII also take part the enter
tainment-Mmc. Salvotti and MISS Annie Barry. Sig
TaGliapctra, Messrs. Arbucke, Salced. Bent and
Signor CiconL Pixies Madriga Boys and orchestra
OF eighty performers under tho direction OF Mr. r. s.
Gilmore likewise included In the long list OF at
fractions Signor 0perti's first benefit will doubtless
result in substantial recognition OF his efficient
vices
ON Tuesday evening next dramatic musical and
ball ENTERTAINMENT in aid Of tho Soldiers and Sailors
Home will DO given Terrace Garden, under tho aus
pieces OF Post John A. Rawlns, No so, Grand Army Of
the Republic Among the artists who have volunteered
thor SERVICES will DO Mrs. Roberts, Miss Lzzo Resder,
Miss Anne Douglass. Miss Clara Berkeley, Miss Agnes
Shcehan, Mrs H. c. Parke. Miss NJ. Devaine, and
Messrs c. and j. Anderson, Deyo Port Bchrens. Drcw,
Cooper, Foreman, Ray, Edwin Forrest, I. J. Law
renee, tho Union Cleo Club Young Apollo Club Quar-
tet tho Eureka Gobblers and tho Martha Washington
Dramatic Association under the management OF
Charles vallcae As tho entertainment Will be so va
ricd interesting and the object meritori
Il Is hoped large audience will attend.
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UNHARMONIOUS.

Some little conmotion was occasoned at tho Park
Theatre, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon, where tho
Kellogg English Opera Company were performing the
"Bohemian ir,"by the appearance OF u constable.
An attachment was made on tho music OF the above
opera; also the music Of the OPERA ''Star OF the
Northo In behalf OF George Sturde n vionist III the
orchestra Of the opera troupe who has sued Mr. Q. d.
Hess tor $95. Mr. Sturdo claimed that tho above
amount was duo him Tor arranging the orchcstration
and tho rccative parts Of the opera OF the Boheman
Grl and also Tor arranging the score OF the Star oi
tho Morrill, The matter was finally settled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
AMUSEM ENTS.
LYcEuM CAMILLE.

LYcEUM rHEATRE--"cAMILLE.
The performance Of s.camiile" by Miss Adelaide
Lcnnox. announced to take place last Monday night
the Lyceum Theatre witnessed there last even
Ing by an audience large and sympathetic enough
TO have elected the bcs. efforts OF any
artist struggling tor recognition under disad-
vantages Such. il seems, was the situation
OF the lady who was announced 10 play Camille last
evening the effort to give her the desired opporu
sympathies would TO have gone out toward her,
though their prejudices formed from the recollection
OF another IN the part Of Camille. may have caused
them TO withhold their approval until compelled 10
admiration by the power OF her acting II cannot ~
justice DO said OF KISS Lenn0x TINT she was a.
all equal 10 the enforcement OF such demand,
purt and delivered Of It's speeches with natural.
ness accord her much praise In an effort 81
such hers was; and yet THIS ~ about al
can say praise OF her. Tor, a. whole. her Ca
mile will not do She does not show herself equa 10
thorough appreciation Of It's gaycy or grief Armands
love does 10 her like thrilling revelation,
nor her like the breath Of new life One
felt throughout that Miss Lonuoxs ambition led her
beyond her sphere Much Can be allowed Tor the
cruaeuess of hrst nights representation; but there
pcrcons style and gesture and voice that we do not
think practice could be relied on 10 obitcratc 80
as 10 leave behind, IN this lady, really good Camille
Not that II is at all necessary that we should nave
always with great Camille or even tolerably
effective one but she selects his for standard
bic mention may be made OF Mr. Henry Dalton, whose
Armand Duvul though perhaps al times ivte
strained, the whole. quite creditabc ana Mrs.
Brutonc, who made good Nine Prudence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
COLONEL JOHN W. DIX.

Colonel John W. Dix, son of Ex-Governor Dix, whose
death occurred yesterday, was born in Albany 1882,
while his father Adjuant General OF tho State He
was we'll known to the capitalists OF this city cf
decent olcer In the Assistant Trcasurer's Office, to
wnoin was intrustcd the payment OF Interest tho
public debt during tho rebellion. lie secretary Of
legation with hts father In Paris ana private secretary
at Albany while his father Governor OF the State
In both these positions his prompttudc courtesy and
attention to all who had business or social relations
with him gained him hosts OF friends. lie has tor sew
cra years his fathers private secretary and has
had lhe sole management of valuable trust estate,
which no has conducted with hts characteristic ac-
curacy fidelity aud scrupulousncss Hts loss Will DO
painfully felt by all who knew hlm. To his father and
his family u rreparabic lie forty -nvc OF
a4c The funeral takes place Monday next from
Trinity Chapel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
ITALIAN OPERA.

'Rigoleto" will BIO repeated tomorrow night at the
Academy OF Music This evening the Italian company
will give grand sacred concert for the benefit Of
Mcssrs. Albtes and Palmer when oil the chief aristes
will sing THIS will not be sacred merely In
name, tho programme Is made up almost exclusively
OF sacred compositions. "rhe Innammatus," "Cujus
Amman and 'Pro peccatis," from Rossini's "Stabat
Matcr;n Luzzi's save Maria Vordls 20 Sign0rc dial
Telio Natioo and Mendessohns grand ARIA, Hear ye,
Israel" from Elljah," are on the programme ana
will DO interpreted by Messrs Celada, Bertoas, Dial
Negro and Slgnore Palmieri and RastellL