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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-01-11
SUPERIOR TINES.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Frozen to Deafh

On the Sd instant two brakemen on freight
trains on the Central New Jersey and North
Pennsylvania roads were frozen to death,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-01-11

A MARVELLOUS change came over the
feelings of a sneak, who quietly accepted
five quarters for dollar, and when at
a safe distance from the store discovered
to his disgust that they were all twenty
cent pieces.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-01-11
FOREIGN.

LONDON, January 4.-12:30 P. M.-Liv-
erpool wheat market very quiet; floating
cargoes steady; on passage inactive. Wealth
er in England frosty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
HIS LAST TAX PAID.
Sudden Death OF MIR. Archibald Roane at
the Collectors once


the Collectors ONCE.
Archibald Roane, a well.kuown lawyer,
ffty.seven years Of age, died suddenly about
noon yesterday In the office of the Collector of
Taxes, on Four-and.a.half street. Having
transacted some business In the Collectors
office he started out turning his steps up
Four.and a.half street toward street. He had
taken only a few steps when he reoled, and,
catching hold of the rail in front of Mr..
Adams house, next to the Morrison building,
sat down upon tho stops, with his head bowed.
Mr.. Walsh gentleman who noticed his COB.
dtion, and Poice-Sergeant Pierce conducted
him into the Collectors Office, and he was
placed upon sofa taken from Water Registrar
Cox's private office. Medical aid was sum-
monod Immediately, but Mr.. Roane died in n
very few minutes, before phi ysician arrived
Coroner Patterson, who made an examination,
pronounced heart disease to be the cause of
death. Undertaken Birch, of Georgetown
was summoned and removed the body to the
home of the deceased ut No. 80 Prospect street.
Georgetown. Mr.. Roane was we'll known in
the city, having a law Office In the Chaunccy
building on Four.and-a.half street. lie was
born in Knoxville, Tenn, and was member
Of the old Roane family of Virginia. He re.
ceived an appointment In the Attorney
Generals Office under Caleb Cushing. When
tho war broke out he espoused the Confederate
cause, aud, going to Richmond, rose to the
position Of Assistant Secretary of State of the
Confedcracy. He obtained from the late Caleb
Cushing letter of introduction and recon-
mendatioD to JET Davis the publication of
which defeated Mr.. Cushing's confirmation as
Attorney General of the United States After
the war Mr. Roane returned to this city and
entered the practice of law with the firm of
Hughts, Denver & Peck. Upon the death of
Judge Hughes he became executor Of his estate,
and has recently been successfully engaged in
litigation to recover claims due the estate. lie
was man of high attainments aud much
respected. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Another Handsome Improvement.

In the matter of business changes and tho
advancement of trade Ninth street now seems
to be growing moro rapidly than any other To-
cality of the city. Improvements are con-
stantly springing up, and are of such nature
as to add to the attraction of this street and
make it sought after by the public generally
as the best mart OF trade. The most recent al
teration is that made by Mrs. Mary Raglan, at
sos Ninth street, few doors above f street.
Under the supervision of Architect James II.
McGill the former residence of Dr. Garrett
has been transformed into ono of the finest
bijou hotels and dning-rooms that can
be found in the city. Artistic dec
o-ations crystal chandeliers and frescoed
ceilings contribute to the beauty of the
dining-rooms, while the chambers are furnished
with a richness and beauty that make them
ever inviting to the guest
In the culinary department Mrs. Raglan adj
mi of having no superiors, and her rcputa-
ton rs caterer while at The Waverly," on
Eighth street, which she kept for several years.
was Of such character US to secure for her a
most lucrative patronage. In moving to the
new location, which will be known by tho
same name as the old, considerable expense
has been undergone, but Mrs. Raglan, being q
iar.seciug business woman, knows that the
money will return in time. The Wayerly'
is on the street where the strong current OF
trade Is tending, and no reasons exist why
the proprietress should not sail her craft d
prosperous voyage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
The Weekly Mortality Report.

The total mortality in the District of Co.
lumbia for the week ending Saturday, August
80, 1879, was 81 or ut the rate of 1858 per
1000 per annum. OF these decedents, II were
white males, IL white females Ii colorcd
males and II colorld females, showing death
rate of 1877 per 1000 per annum for the
white and 2l.15 per 1000 for the colored popu-
lation. The deaths by classes were as fol-
lows Zymotic, Is; coustitu tional, g local,
10; developmental, s, aud violence, 2. There were
deaths from diseases of tho nervous system !;
phthsis pulmonals or consumption, 8; pneu-
monia and senie debility, 4 each diarrhea
and typhoid fever, 3 each dysentery, whoop-
ing-cough and cancer, 2 each, and l each from
entero.colitis, cholera intnntum, bronchitis,
remittent fever, trismus, typho.malaral fever,
tonsillitis and drowning OF the Deaths 43 &C.
CURED in Washington, 3 in Georgetown, in
in tue county and in the hospitals. Twenty
eight were natives of the District, 10 of other
parts of the United States and foreigners.
Nine white and rs coorcd were under years
of age, whites aud colorod 60 years and
over The greatest mortality % Deaths &C.
CURED ON the 25th and 9th tho least
% deaths OH the Goth. There were 81 births
| reported-l6 white males, Is white females, S
colored males and II colored females. Mar.
| riages reported, 16-7 white and s colored and
one groom white, bride colored. Still births,
| - whites and 3 coored.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Operations of the Health ONCE.

The following is Health Officer TOwnshend's
report of the operations of his Office for tho
week ending August 80, 1879; Nuisauccs re-
ported, 633; referred, 115; abatcd, Cos; re-
ferred to Commissioners, 10 official notices is
sued, 46; citizens complaints, III; deaths from
all causes reported, sd causes of deaths in
vestigated by coroner, 2; burials at public ex-
pensc, 8 Investigations for local cause of dis
easci tons of garbage removed, 400; dead
animals removed, 1872. Marine products in-
spected-4S0 bushels of oysters, 737 lunches
of fish, 1880 tailors, 80 sturgeon, $40 clans
and 2i,6l6 crabs. Marine products condemned
-13 bushels of oysters, 80 punches of fish, $50
clans and 3,016 crabs. Unwholcsome food con-
dcmned-3S9 pounds beef 40 pounds pork, 1856
pounds mutton, 81 pounds veal, II pounds
bacon, Az dozen cucumbers, 421 cabbages, 1893
cymlinss, 6 ,2Sl watermelons, 2,240 canteloupcs,
10 quarts peas, 141i dozen corn, 90 quarts lima
beans, 235 egg-plants, Ia squtshes, l bushcl
beans IS lunches bce,s. l pumpkin, 100 lemons,
IL bushels apples. 25i bushels peaches 31g BUSH
els tomatoes, BOT bushels miscellaneous vege.
tables, 5 tongues and 5! bushels pears. Pound
report-Anima's impounded 49, redeemed,
127 killed, "a; in pound, 49, Report of phys-
clans and druggists to tho poor-patients, l67;
white, 81 colorcd, 100; number of visits 224 ;
Office consultations IS; number of orders for
food for families of sick poor 30.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Opportunities for Trade with Africa.

The Secretary of the Navy has received
from Commodore Schufcldt, in command of
the U. S. S. "Ticonderoga" on the west coast
of Africa, samples of cotton goods showing the
prevailing styles and colors in demand among
tho natives of that country and supplied by
British manufacturers. As II is believed that
goods of similar kinds can be supplied from
the manufactures of the United States at the
same or less prices than these, he is anxious to
bring them TO the notice of American mer-
chants and others who may be disposed to en-.
gage in trade with that country, in order that
they may be informed of the kinds aud quality
of the goods in demand. He will forward
samples to all such rs may desire them together
with the length, width and prices of each
kind
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
CITY NOTES.

Good 25.cent meals at the Holly Tree.
The complete count of the vote cast in the
city shows it to be Al ,459
The only Turko-Russian and sulphur bath
house in the city, 903 L street northwest.
President aud Mrs. Hayes took trip down
the river on the steam yacht Modj eska yester-
day afternoon.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
John Minor aud Amanda Beals, and Richard
Lee and RebeCca Adams
The best Vienna bread In the city can bo
obtained ouly at F. Freund's, 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
The Auditor has furnished a statement 10
the District Commissioners, showing that up
to August / the Washington Market Company
was indebted to the District in the sum of
Sil0,472,23
The Inspector of Buildings reports that
during the month OF August last permits
were issued as follows: Eighty.fve new build
ings, l02 repairs awnings, 20 lineal feet OF
vault, the revenue from which was $355.59.
Howard Jackson and Alexander Hall, two
young fugitivos from the Lincoln Reform
School of Philadelphia, were detained at
Police Headquarters last night until to-day,
when they will be returned to their quarters
John Smith, the colored man arrested by
Lieutenant Johnson's officers for killing jim
Payne at MOutello, Nd, last Monday night, is
still held ut tho Second precinct station, the
Maryland officers not having called for him
yet.
Henry l.. Brown, a colored boy, was com
mitted by Judge Buudy yesterday on the
charge of forging receipt in the name of S
II. Gregory for SIPS, upon which he obtained
the amount Of money named from Mr. John
b. Kellogg.
james r. Young, one of the six men ar
rested last Tuesday on the occasion Of the raid
on the Illicit dislillery on / street, was ycster
day released from Jail, bail in the sum OIL
$4,000 being furnished by Messrs. w. T.
Keenan, and j. +. Collins.
District Attorney Riddle has given a sup
elemental opinion in the ease Of the applca
ton of the Andcos'ia and Potomac Rive
Railroad Company TO extend their tracks Of
certain streets. HG thinks that they are no
in position to Claim this right.
The school trustees have determined t,
relieve the pressure on tho upper grades il
the first and ssconl divisions, by establishin.
a new grammar s,ho)l in the Riggs building
II Is expected that the total increase In at
tendance upon the schools over the figures 0
last year viii amount to 5000.
The dredge "Acrt," which has been use
IN cutting tho canal across the flats, is tied u
at the Ninth.street wharf for repairs, 1t
designed to raise il three feet in order 10 il
| crease it's working capacity. AT least ST
weeks will DO required TO make tue desire
Improvement, work on the canal meauwhil
| being suspended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
A Proposed Regatta on tho Potomac.

All animosities between the Analostan and
Potomac Boat clubs appear to have been for
gotten, and the prospects for II regatta on the
Potomac this fall between them are very en-.
couragiug, At a meeting held last evening
the latter club appointed committee consist
ing Of Messrs. Frank Jones' b. L, BIackford, j.
]. HOLSTER, w. II. Gibson. Norman Bester L.
Boggs aud w. +. Roberts to confer with the
Analostans in relation to holding joint re-
view and regatta before the season closes 1t
is to be hoped that a satisfactory arrangement
will be made, for the citizens of the District
will eagerly anticipate such an event. A race
has been arranged for next Saturday afternoon
between Mr.. w, F.. Roberts in single scull
aud six-oared gig crew. The course will be
one mile in length from tho Three Sisters to
the boat.house, aud the contest will come of
at o'clock sharp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Funopal of DIR. Charles Rittinger.

The funeral of DIR. Charles Bittingcr took
place yesterday afternoon from tho West
minister Presby terrain Church, and was largely
attended. Alta meeting of the Homeopathic
Medical Society held yesterday, DR.. Allen,
from the committee on resolutions, reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS In the dspensations Of nm all.whe
Providence DR.; Charles Bttinger has been taken
from us by the hand of death; therefore
ResOrci, That in his demise this society has lost
an active, earnest member, one whose qualities OF
head and heart had endeared him TO us and to o
large practice, and we deeply feel his loss.
Pcs6lrcd That we tender to his bcreayed family
our sincere condolences their great afilictiop.
RCso'red That as a mark of our respect this So
ciety will attend his funeral in u body, and these
resolutions shall be spread OH the minutes of the
society.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
MIR. Reed on Hand to Claim His Right as
Alnn.,l,a,,. IL

MIR. Reed on Hand to Claim His Right as u
Member of the Board.
Last night was the night for tho regular
meeting Of tho Fire Board, but no meeting was
held. The absence from the city of Mr..
Hume, who IS attending the Rockville fair,
was stated by the other two members as the
cause for postponing tho meeting. Mr.. VIII.
Jam B. Reed, who recently received tho ap.
pointment of Fire Commissioner from Secre-
tary Schurz, as provided by Congress, aud his
counsel, Mr. T. A. Lambert, were the only gen.
tlcmen who made their appearance at the Nor.
rison building last evening. Mr.. Reed waited
nearly an hour, and as there were no indica.
tons that meeting would be held, departed
for his home. Mr.. Reeds appearance upon
the scene as Fire Commissioner will make
the removal of one of the three Commits
sioners appointed by the District COM
missioners necessary. The District Commits
sioners have been notified of the appoint
ment by tho Interior Department, but no
steps have yet boon taken to reorganize the
board in accordance with the law. The post.
ponement Of the regular meeting last evening
was considered by Mr.. Reed rs partly arising
from desire TO throw rs many obstacles in the
way OF his recognition as Fire Commissioner
as possible. lie says that the board is at pres
ent illegally organized, and all acts of the
board since the LIST of July when the appro-
priation laws, which provide for the appoint
ment of one of three Commissioners by the
Secretary Of the Interior, went into effect.
He will present himself at the meetings of the
Commissioners aud take every step necessary
to establish his rights in the premises. The
opposition to the recognition of Mr.. Reed ID
said to come from Commissioner Phelps, and
friends Of Mr.. Reed are getting even by agitat'
ing the question of appointing Mr.. Reed as sue
cessor to Captain Phelps when the term OF
office of the latter expires.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
A Well.Known Barbe,ss DemIse.

Elias Francis, a colored barber of this city,
died OF u bronchial affection at his late resi-
dence on Nineteenth street, near + north
west, yesterday morning about ten o'clock.
The dece ascl, who was ffty'scvcn years of age,
was probably the oldest barber in the city, and
during the past nine years had been in the
employ of Robert Wilson, of the Ebbitt House.
and was greatly esteemed by the patrons of
that establishment. Prior TO his engagement
with Mr. Wilson he conducted barber shop
near The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, office, on
Il street. He was prominent Odd-Felow,
and his funeral, tomorrow afternoon, at the
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, will be at.
tended by largo number of the order.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

occasion Of the benefit rendered Mile. Elise Comfy
No better evidence Of her popularity was needed
than the magnificent house which greeted her. Tho
programme was carefully chosen, the leading lights
OF Washingtons corps Of amateur artises appearing
TO aid their talented professional sister. After an
Introductory overture by the Marine Band, Miss
Nellie Hadfeld appeared with her VIOLIN from
which she invoked the sweetest strains; Mr., W. II.
Pruett then rendered asolo IN n manner which re-
qured double encore to satisfy his hearers; with
out doubt, however the hit OF the evening was
made by Messrs r. l.. Downing and ]. e.
Bangs In the quarrel scene between Brutus
and CdSsiiH from Julius Cesar" Both gen.
tlemen rendered their paris in an admirable
manner 1t being difficult TO realize that they wer0
only acting. The demand for a repetition was re-
spondeu TO, but no more talking was INDUCED In,
graceful bow from each suiicing. Mr., f. b. Hay,
the next candidate for honOrs, acquitted himself ia
usunl-nultlessy. His vocal efforts being q new
feature Of his Rotations took we'll Mr.. John
Pugh, barring n slight husklness, satisfied every
one. The beneficiary was greeted with a storm Of
applause upon her entrance which only subsidized
When the audience was ured.out. Encore followed
encore until the lady was forced to bow her ac-
acknowledgements. The AFFAIR was perfect sue cess,
and II is safe TO say that no one regretted thcf
evening spent at tile garden.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Matrimonial Alliance.

The elite of our colored fashionable societies
are on the Qui vive about a marriage to take
place in this city. The high. contracting par
ties move among and are much respected by
tho loading colored ctizeus of Washington and
Baltimore The bride, Miss Maggie, Is the
lovely and much.admired daughter of Mr., and
Mrs William d. Myers, Of this city. The
groom, Mr., Spencer Murray, jr., Of Baltimore,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Dasn Hall Yca,nrlay.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Sept. 3.-SpriugAelds,
10 Wes,feld Firemeu, /.
PROVIDENCE, X. l., Sept. 3.--Providences, 8;
Chicagos, l.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 3.-Worcestcrs, II Balti-
mores, 2.
BosToN, Sept. 3.--Bostons, 5 Butftlos, s.
SYRACUSE, Sept 3-Stars, 2 ; Cincinnatis, 2.
Six innings; drawn game
New BEDFORD, Sept 3-New Bedfords, A !;
Holyokes, 9. Exhibition game.
Troy, n. y, Sept. 3.-Troy Citys, 8 Glove.
lands, 4.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

Washington's favorite violin and vocal solost
the most thorough musical scholar OF her age
in this country, will have benefit at Thorne's
Summer Garden on Friday evening, when she
will render some of her choicest violin and
vocal solos, accompanying herself with the
violin. She will be supported by the Marine
band and some Of the choicest talent In this
city. Take your daughters aud let them SEQ
what a girl twelve years of age eau DO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
An Interesting acknowledgements.

Avery interesting swimming-match between
Messes. George 7, Smallwood and P. d. Dyer
both of tho northwest section of the city, took
place on the Potomac above Georgetown yes.
torday afternoon, over course of one mile
Both contestants showed remarkable prof.
cheney in the art of swimming for amateurs
but after very exciting and holly contested
race Mr. Dyer finally prevailed and peck eted
the stake. II. II. Coombs acted as referee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Tho Oldest Inhabitants.

The Oldest Inhabitants met at their room in
the Corcoran building yesterday afternoon
DR.. Blake in the clair and Mr.. Easily secre'
tary. Routine business only was transacted
Mr.. Curtis Graham WINS elected to membership
and resolution congratulating the president
upon attaining his seventy.seventh year, was
adopted. Mr.. Nicholas Ca!lan was requested
to read an essay at the next meeting, giving
several "reminiscences of tho early davs oil
Washington. The meeting thon adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

TO Hon. d. NJ ReH. P0stadsteg General: Hon. George
". McCrdry, Secretary Of lldr: admiral ". "
JGgers, Hon. John d. Hdloley. assistant Secretary
Of he Treasury; Hon. .iiOns0 Bel, Assistant SecIG
tdry Of he Interior, aud others:
GENTLEMEN Your letter Of the I'd instant is an
honor which we fear We do not merit. We have
cndcuvOTed, IL Is true, 10 portray some typical
phases of American life with such fidelity as We
could and to set the theme to music of a character
the heart of the people. But we did not anticipate
n welcome so generous and hearty rs that which
has been accorded Electric Light" from the very
outset We arc very grateful for your appreciation
an accept with pleasure the testimonial which
you offer II Will be agreeable TO us to fix Ford's
Opera-House as the place and Friday evening. Sep.
tember O. as the date Very respectfully, &c,
w. Is. UAZEiToN,
W. W. FURsr.
EDWARD SPENCER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

is, and has been for years, identified with the
Bureau Of Statistics, and is also member of
the vestry Of tho new Episcopal Church Of st.
Luke's, now in course of erection on Fifteenth
street, near Q. The interesting ceremony will
take place at st. Johns p. l.. Church on We'd
nesday, September 10, at 1880 p. m. The rec.
tor, DIR. J. Vaughn Lewis, assisted by Rev.
Alex. Crummel, will otiiciate in joining tho
two loving hearts into one.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Claim Agents as BAH Players.

Nine of Gilmore & Co.'s employees played
nine employees Of George f. Lemon yesterday
on the National Grounds, and the score was /
for Gilmore's men to for their opponents
This settles the championship among claim
agents mines, the result Of previous game
having been IA TO Is on the same sido.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

VTrTVVr 'rFrVF 'rr' VrFVV
Health Officer Townsheud yesterday adj
dressed letter 10 the District Commissioners,
as follows.
Referring TO my letter Of August 90 relative to
certain insanitary conditions existing in the build
ing occupied by the Police court, / would state
that m erroneous impression seems to have been
The defects pointed out are of q minor character
mud can find upon personal inspection, be easily
romcdicd. The structure, far from being unfit, Is,
In my opinion. admirably adapted to It's present
uses and can be easily placed and kept in the best
sanitary condition
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
The CnrhinI for n Cold.

Divers Rye Cordial has become all the rage
aud Ia guaranteed to DO u sure cure for all
affections of the throat and lungs. The prin.
cipal depot is located ut the northwest corner
of Four.and-ahalf street and Pennsyl yania
avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
baltimore ana Ohio Depot, corner New ,Jer-
sey Avenue and g street.
ThornIuInetrlc KeHdInsr.
OFEIcR CHIEF SleHAL.OrrlCFR, H. s.


For the Middle Atlantic States clear or partly
cloudy weather, preceded near the coast by occa-
slonal rains souherly winds, yeerng westerly sta
uonary or lower temperature, higher barometer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04
Ford's Opera House" Electric Lish,

The success of Electric Light" has been rs
great in Washington in Baltimore the city of its
birth. The fine acting and splendid singing of the
strong company engaged in its rendition have won
for them urstiied praise. No one should let the
few remaining opportunities TO hear the opera
escape
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

Boys and Children's School Suits, at the
boys clothing house of B. Robinson & Co., 900
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

INGRAM CARPETS, 25c up; Wool Carpets,
soc; Brussel Carpets, Toe up. Bargains in
Blankets. Best Wool Cashmeres in the city
for SOC up. Naudain, 700 Market Space
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-04

The seating capacity of Thorne's Summer Gar
den was tested to the utmost last evening on tn,