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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-25

Japancsc I.acuue.' Ware-Such
as u loyn-BONe Brackets. level
rs Cabinets. Travs, Piu-Cu>h-
ions. Cigar-Hoiders. and many
others OF. these celebrated goods.
TRey are also Offering 4 large
Tine OF Dolls. Planes. and hum
dreds OF other Toys. at prices 10
insure their sale.
They also made special AMI
barge purchases for iha coming
/ oiiday trade In Ladies' Bells and
SatchcleS: Pocket. Books. from
The cheapest to The finest Russia
leather Fans: jet and Gilt jew
le'ry: HanhkcrchiefS In all their
!v-rinus styles, Including \ large
stock OF silk Handkcrchiefs: SILK
Chenille FfsChas. Scarfs. and
other Fancy Goods for n ok. wear.
Also, 4 large stock OF Neck-Ruch-
,ipgS In the most beautiful de-
signs.
In Kid Gloves they Offer a full
line Of the celebrated make nf
! T.rroy-seamles>. Also. In VIII -
ilud Opera Shades the most relil-
bl. qualities IN Two. three. four,
six. eight. AMI ten buttons. Also.
ll20 dozen Three Button Kid
IG'Oves-frrSh goods and dcSira-
lJ!e ;ha,lss-ar &c., pair, valued
generally al 90r. They will also
offer the balance at thri: last
.edsOl's stock Of Kid Gloves N
lGaasr. 4 pair.
Full lines 0f Iad!c;' and Gen
clemens Fur-Top Gloves: La
iiire' Berlin Gl0..S al 12iec. =
pair: also. extra bargains In La
hes GaulIcmeu's. and CiiiIdren'S
Fleece. Lined Gloves. In French,
/ Eu-iish. and German goods: Il
large stock OF Chilircn'S Nit
tens.
Also. The largest assortment Of
! Hosiery how offered In this city
l>i'k. Li>ic Thread, and tc'ton-.
in french, English, German, ana
domestic mnuuiacturr.
Lace Good. -l:cui Lace Hand
Ikerchipfs. ties. and l;arhs; Not
tlinenam and Antique Lace: Bed
spreads and pillCw-Sham5: Not
bingham and Antique Lace II
dies: Piano. and Tah'u-CoverS
uro Curtains. In real aud Not
'rlr.han lace. Al great bargains.
lie IL
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I BLAcKwooD's Edinburgh Magazine for
December has been sent to US by MesSrs.
WooDHoUsE & PARHAM, the agents of the
American publishers.
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NTJOHS c. SHAFER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
1904 Main street corner above post-oilicel,
RICHMOND, VA.

His stock consists OF LARGE AND FINE AS
SORTMENT OF GOODS, imported especially for
him. and Is constantly receiving NEW GOODS,
STYLES, and PATTERNS.
Prices TO suit the times.
SHIRTS. COLLARS, and CUFFS of fine grades
made 10 order. no Ii
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ATOTlCE-TO II II L HOLDERS Or
~ THE S PER CENT. BONDS
OF TIE
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY
COMPANY.

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY COMPASI,|
OFFICE OF SECoSD ElCE-lEE>lpENI.
RICHMOND. December 10. 'S'9.
The CHESAPEAKE AND ONO KAil.N ~ ;
JANUARY. 1850. upon thGir pre:enialion ~ me
office of The COMPANY, in the CITY Of Kichmohd' pay
Interrs; on saId bonds VIII be stopped is o! mat
date 49, ..-,,
This notice is intended TO cover alike OUTSTANDING
per cent bonds given by the virginia Cehtra!
Railroad COMPANY and those Issued by he hrSa
ppake AND Ohio Railway Company IN lieu OF per
IF desired by any Of the holders of these bonds.
the company will give them the OPP ion Of taking
per cent nurchaS e. money bonds ia exchange Tor
'-'s'- 'o40 - WILLIAMS c. WICKHA&.
de 1a-1St Second Hice-ffeSluehl.
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LECTURES.

A ASTRONOMICAL. -DR. E. I. BAIRD
N was prevented from delivering MS hrsi lecture
on Astronomy at the Third Presbyterian church on
Tuesday night by The rain. and owing 10 other On
gagcmcnts has postpone the whole course Tor thrce
Or four weeks dc 25-lt
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~" lIO! FOR CHRISTMAS AND
HOLIDAY GOODS.

TIlALHIMEE BROTHERS
wish to announce Ia their many. friends AMI pa
irons that thcy hltrr just received large and hand
some line Of NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Duu't fail To give them 4 call.
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NATIONAL BANK OF VIBGINIA.l
RICHMOND. VA. December -. 1879.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL IEETTNG
L OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS BANK
will be held on TUESDAY. 18th day Of January,
1850. at IL o'clock Al. j. ". LOCKWOOD,
dc J2-eodrdj Cashier.
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If You wish to make handsome prc5ca'. look At
our s,,Ludrd !iur Of PLAIN aud EEuCA AIDED
SILKS, SATINS. NEI.NETs. h~liMEHh~' P'i-
LIXS. &C. II would pa You p" lp"k at lh"'" s"ods
before purchasing.
", have nm erc.au, line 81 IT." following goods at
low prizes:
4s dozen LADIES' and GENflEMTN'S SlLk
NUFFLtRS;
70 dozen LADIES amd GESILEMES'' T'I'h
SCtEtS;
4 large variety ot INtIiAj' IA'l'' anu i'i'ft'
HtNnktr!iIEP$;
rrCrrrS. C0LLAR~. CUFFS. rOnSETS:
LADIES Mi~Si.>'. and GENTLhMCN'> HOSE,
from l2r.iu pair. TiI!t compress tli 'argc't
line we lEayr ever shown.
Wr have lust received! on c"u.Ignngut q splendid
assortment Of GOLD.ILtTED JEWELhY tof
Hrs. gu,lityI II every description. comprising
NLtK-CIiAISS, LUCKET&.
MEpALLIuNS, EAR RINGS,
SCARF and NELK-ri&S,
CTFf-BuTTONS,
BRACELETS. and ORNAMENTS.
This i special line just ordered, and guaran-
tie quality md prices to b. the bst and lowest in
iEr city.
We would cal! the Special attention II gentlemen
to our elegant Tine of FURNISHING GOODS, such
As WHITE SHIRTS, iSDERHESTS.
SILK And LINEN HANDk FRtliiEF-,
STRIPED and RkDWN lhtF-ilDSE,
StAPENBtES, SF.' KITES.
SHIEr-iiIDEIS. BOW-. SrARFS.
SKIN BUCK. CLul II. ana KID GLOVES;
LINEN COLLARS. CUFFS, &c;
which We l:c selling al very ivw prizes 10 reduce
the large stock on hand.
10 dozen Of tLo>. rrIror4,ci Ll%E<-BOSOM
UNLAEEDnIfD SHli:IS Al 5U". worth ~
For CHRISTMAS and N>w-Yrlr bargains call II
THhLDIMEK BROTHERS.
=. 90 Il Tn G,,sn COL B!gld ,lfc'..
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URORA LODGE No. 116, ..sss.ss.x,
IA T. O. o. F.-Tbe regular meeting STE
OF this Lodge will be held at Wilkin- .e2<S:y-
sons Hall. THIS Thursday EVE ~>>5STTSS~
MING al ~ O'Clock Pune ual attendance Is earnest
IN de ired. CandiGates for Initiation and degrees
viii be oil nd promptly AT $50 O'Clock. Members
OF sister lodges are cordially invited to be present.
BY order OF the Noble Grand.
JOHN J. SULLIVAN.
Sc 1S-Thts Secretary.
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~ he e, CENTENARY d, ca Or cH.-The

Broad-stfeet, Clay Street, Park place, Laurel
sfreea. land Centenary MeebodisE CONGREGATIONS
Min unite In religious services at Centenary church
EsHs MORNING AZ II O'clock. Rev. de- u. ED-
WARDS. d. D., will preach on the occasion.
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TNIGHTs OF HON OR.-Tbe members
4 k 1saf RICHMOND LODGE. No. 219, X. Of
m $50 her AIN SUM moned 10 attend regular meet
r. !, m sniIer Hall BROAD near Sixth street. FRI
nfy EVENING. December 26th, at TX O'Clock.
pasfdes the election OF officers and consideration
81 amendments TO The by-lars, Assessment No. 81
must be paid. -- -ss-.
WILLIAM Fl. BAILIE.
de 25.It Reporter.
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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY Col
CASHIERS OFFICE. ;
RICHMOND, VA. November 2s. 1879. }
NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
~ OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
WAY COMPASY.-The ANNUAL MEETING OF
the STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CHEsAPEAKE
AMI OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY will be held in
the city OF Rirhmoui. Va, ON TUESDAY the 30ih
day OF Dect mbcr. 1879.
By order OF the Board Of Directors.
no 2ohTu&El6 j, GARRETT, Cashier.
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GRAND BALL 20
WEsr-ESD BENEF!ciAL AND SOCIAL n
SOCIETY. s~1
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1879,
At
ADNTIcELLO HALL.
Grand march al 9 O'Clock.
Tickets. admitting gentleman and ladies' 10 cents.
de l5-22.25&29-4t%
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SYCLE BROTHERS,
3I1 BROAD STREET,

IN FANCY ARTICLES WE HAVE IN END
LESS VARIETY.
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VI NO. 81. I. o. II. M.-This Tribe having IA
secured the splendid mansion OF George Gun tGR
ninrhanl, ESD. at MechancsViie, will give at-sks
BALL for the benefit OF their building fund on
FRIDAY he 26th day Of December. 1879. spe,
for lade and every attention will he paid 10 their
comfort The usual p,rlor games, rs well rs dane
ing. will be participated In. The committee assure
All who favor Them with their pre'cnc that The
strcrest order will be enforced. 4 sumptuous sup,
per has been provided. 4 splendid str ng band VIII
be In attendance. Dancing from o'clock 7: NJ. to
s A. NJ. Tickets admitting gentleman and iady,
including supper 81 gentlemen. SOC. Tickets 10 be
obtained Of the COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS anu moor
managers. o, Brockwrli. J. l.. Edward, W. +. At
kinson floor managers. X. L. AGREE, EDWIN Lit
de, u y. Dunn. committee OF arrangements.
~' - % ou-S. WYTH3t
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Carriages without horses shaIl 20,
And accidents Rl the world WITH woe
Around the world thoughts Shall ny
In the tNiDkiing OF sn eye.
water shall set more wonders 20,
Now strange. vet shallbe true.
The world upside down shall be.
And gold be found ut root OF tree.
Through hills man shall ride,
And no hors. or ass be at bis SIDE.
Under water mep shall walk,
Shall ride. shall sleep. shall talk.
I'm tie air men shall be seen
10 white. in black. in green.
Iron In water SHALL 1oat
AS easy rs wooden boat.
Gold shall be found, and found
In land that's now not known.
Fire and water shall wonders 90.
England at last shall admit jew.
The world TO an end shall come,
l.. oiultuen hundred aud tlghtY. ono.
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MI CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!

4 LARGER ASSORTMENT OF HOLIDAY PRES
EN'rS CAN gE FOUND
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ANUSEMESTS.
MOZART ASSOCIATION.

The regular weekly soirce will take place at Mo-
Fart Hall THIS CfHU 3SDAY) EVENING at 81
O'Clock. Admission only by membership or INVITA-
tion-cards, which must be presented at the door
Members can obtain invtation-cards on application
to G. L. SIEG FL. 421 Broad street, or c. F. JOHN
sToS, 9lS Main street. ia gin
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Mother Symptoms Prophecy.

Error "crushed to earth shall rise again"
Over and over again has Mother SYMPTOMS
prophecy been proved to have been written
only few years ago, yet over and over
again does it rcappear and rechallenge con-
tradiction. It has as much vitality as the
cat il credited with. The Southern Church
man for this week reproduces it, and calls
for some one "to throw light upon it,"
Here ia the bogus prophecy:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16

The following is HeathOllicer Townshend's
report for tho week ending October IL, 1879:
Nuisauces reported, 1853; abatcd, 500; referred,
Ill; referred TO Commissioners, Z; official no
tces issued, SO; citizens complaints SO
deaths from all causes reported, 81; cases
referred to coroner, 2; burals at public ex.
pense, 8; investigations for local cause of dis.
case, 6; tons Of garbage removed, 1l6
dead animals removed. 107. Marine prod
ucts inspected ,3l5 bushels of oysters, {, 200
punches of fish, 1880 tailors, 1850 trout, 9
surgeons, 2 drumfsh, - shoepheads, and 472
crabs. Condemued-l,9 52 bushels of oysters,
LA punches OF fish, 472 crabs. Unwhole-
some food cond emncd-1, JOG pounds beef, 1853
pounds mutton, pounds bacon, III pound:
pork, 81 pounds veal, % pound, smoked sau-
sage l salt tongue, PC Birds IA ducks
20 pecks apples, 81 bushels beets, 90 quarts
Lima beans, 81 pecks string beans, 1895
cabbages, 164l dozen corn. % cymlngs, 81!
dozen cucumbers, n canteloupcs, cauli,
flowers, 2l3 egg-pants, "a pounds grapes, 8
pecks pears bushcl peaches, 5 pecks potatoes
3 pumpkins, 10 dozen squashes, SO pecks tons,
toes, l peck turnips l0l waterlnelons, 32t
bushels miscellaneous vegetables. Pound re-
port-Animals impOunded, So redeemed, SO
killed. 46; in pound. 20. Report OF physician
to the poor-l00 patients, of which G3 were
white and l27 colored; 2l3 visits were made
and So Office consultations, held. There were
39 orders for food issued to sick poor persons
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16

A merchant doing business on the south side
OF Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-and-a-
half and Sixth streets, complains
First-That for several months men in the
employ of tho contractor for sweeping the
streets have been in the hourly habit of filing
their sprinkling carts from the fre.plug ut the
southwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
Four-and-a-half street. The dirt during the
night is swept up close to tho curb and early
in the morning. long before tho carts come
along to collect tho sweeping of the night be.
fore largely composed of manure), the water
ing carts begin to take water from tho plug,
allowing the water TO run to waste in large
quantities, which, mixed with tho sweeping,,
forms disgusting mass extending from the
curb into the street from three TO six feet all
tho way from Four-and-a-half to Sixth street.
Second-That this matter comes under the
police. as 1t is an obstruction of tho street.
Tho police refer tho matter to the Health Off
Ger, and he insists that no has nothing TO DO
with it. The District Commissioners decline
to Interfere In the matter. The contractor
claims that hc has permission TO use any fire.
plug in the District as often as he pleases, and
to mix with his swcepings in front of our
premises as much water as he has u mind to,
and defes us to prevent him from doing so.
Third-That. judging from the case as it
now stands, the merchants doing business on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-and. and
a-half and Sixth streets, will be compelled to
procure special act of Congress before they
can be rid of this nuisance.
Fourth-That, in view of these facts and
hundreds of other outrages equally as uncn.
durable, it is no exaggeration to say that fol-
tyranny, stupidity, inetliciency and arrogance
IN the administration of District affairs, the
present government of tho District of Column
bia lays over anything on earth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16
The Coming Fifiy.sIiIs Walk.

Messrs. II. A. Foresman and II. Clay
Douglas with their manager. Mr.. @. II. Davis,
had a final meeting last night, at which the
stakes in the above match were deposited in
the hands OF Captain L. B. Cutler, the we'll
known horseman, he having bccu selected as
tho fusl stakeholder. The race will take
place on Saturday next, at franklin Hall,
corner Sixth and G streets northwest, and
promises to be quite interesting aud exciting,
as both contestants are very rapid walkists.
Mr.. Douglas has u record of fifty miles, square
heel-and-too, in ten hours. While Mr.. Forcs-
man has no past record, yet his friends think
that he will be with Clay all the time. This
race is to be square hecI-andtoe which will
show the relative merits Of the men as walk
ers much better than a go.as.you-please
match.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16

10 The Editor of Tie National Republican
SIR: The many hundreds in our city who
are in the deep mire aud very gall Of bitter
misery, wrought by the undue use of intoxi.
eating liquors, ought TO know, from ono OF
their own number, what an effective means for
lifting them out from thence IL in our very
midst. The ChlclOaa RuJrd advertised In
your columns | have administered TO friend
with most gladdening effect and know that IL
is no qunck or merely sensational remedy IL
Is simple aud sure cure Of the appetite for
alcoholic drinks. After many years of drink
ing and many an earnest but vain struggle
TO loose himself from the almost constant aud
irresistible craving of his appetite for stmu.
lating drinks, my friend, having used tho
Cinchona Rubra but short time, exclaims I;
THAT medicine certainly kills the desire for
whiskyw Let every one who Is slave to
this appetite try this remedy, aud he will nnd
himself free man once more, emancipated
from the thraldOm Of that wretched craving.
Its use should DO advocated by every friend Of
temperance 1t should be placed within tho
reach of every family impoverished by liquor,
and this could he done with but tithe OF tho
money which is now spent by temperance
societies and for temperance lectures, with not
nearly the effective good that would result
from dispensary for this medicine TO those
unable to purchase ii for themselves.
Prompted by an earnest desire that the
many in this city whom iutemporance has
made hearlbroken and dowucast should know
Of the genuine cure effected by tho Cinchona
Rubra to DO had of Mr.. Constantine, at 1919
Tenth street northwest, aud that thoy should
avail themselves Of this great blessing, the
above has boon written
By ONE OF THE AFFLICTED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16
FoR Carpets, go to Julius Lansbnrgh,s.


Quito a large audience assembled at Tall
madge Hall yesterday 10 hear the first lecture
by Miss Corson, given In the interests of the
Washington School OF Cookery. A dinner Of four
courses was prepared, every stop in tho , TO.
cess being distinctly explained by the accom-.
plished lecturer, while the audience took
copious notes. The appearance Of the dishes
was 80 irresistibly tempting that an 0asy sale
was effected at the close aud each proved deli
sious. The neatness, ease aud certainty char
lctoriziug the entire action of the lect urer
was not the least impressive feature Of the
lesson. Turbans OF bass appeared TO DO the
faYorito dish. The following vas the menu for
the lrst lesson Oxtail soup, tuibans OF bass,
boiled potatoes, Lyounaiso potatoes, beelsteak
sduts peach shOFiCakA
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16
CITY NOTES.

The only Turkish (hot air. Bath in the
| city, 500 i street. near Judiciary Square.
Tho now hot.air and Turko-Russian bath
room will reopen October 25th at Dos f street
northwest.
Tho lbol against tho schooner Ida
Mary Of Cecil County Md, has boon dis
missed and the boat released.
Tho best Vienna bread in tho city can be
| obtained only at +. Freund's, 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
Yesterday morning an old colored woman
named Catharne Brown was kicked by a
horse at the Western market, aud had her leg
broken above the knee.
The Nationals and Albanys played an ex-
hibtion game yesterday, and tho former were
defeated by . score of IL to 4. The Nationals
were to leave for home last night.
Officer DAILY, of the Sixth precinct yes
tcrday evening arrested Jane MARROW, a col
ored woman, for the larceny of pair of shoos
from Horatio Moran, on Seventh street, be-
tween X and L streets.
Tho steamers Lady of the Lake and
George Leary arrived home yesterday with
the excursionsts who went to Fortress Mon
roo to SEQ tho naval review, but were disap-
pointed by the postponomont
VIM. f. Crowley has proposed to the Com
missioners TO clean the pavement and street OIL
between Ninth and Twelfth streets north
west, after the close of market on each mar.
ket-dny, for the sweepings. The proposition
has been accepted.
Mr.. Conway Robinson, jr., has been as
signed to duty as deputy clerk OF the second
division of tho Circuit court of the District
Mr.. Robinson is the sou of Hon. Conway
Robinson, one of the most eminent jurists in
tho Union, aud is himself although quite q
young man, an excellent lawyer.
To -.
years old, died ut No. 1882 N street northwest
last Monday, aud WIS buried yesterday in
Columbian Harmony cemetery. She was born
In Virginia, but resided in The District sew
onty years, during the last ten OF which she
was constantly confined to her bed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16
Prudent stoek speeulatIon.

The Stock Exchange never presented such an
admirable condition for profitable aud rapid stock
fortunes made BY quick fluctuations and skillfnl
manipulatons, Careful and reasonable people
only operate through the combination system o.
large or small means W invest and realize hand,
some profits which are divided pro rata among the
shareholders every thirty days, New combinations
can be safely invested with splendid Opportunities
for quick profits, An Illinois grain dealer made
Sl322OIl IN two Investments. A Michigan farmer
three Investments over $1,000 A Wisconsin coun.
try merchant made Si,2lGl6 in four combinations,
and others have done equally as well. New ex,
planat0ry circular with "Unerling rules for sue.
cess" mailed by Messrs, simpson Co., Bankers 10
Exchange Place, New York ely,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-16
Tus LABos EXCHANGE.
Meeting Of tho Managers - Tho Opening
Postponed.

HaNobhs VI tNo fhnhKtrb-hho Opohthk
Postponed.
A meeting OF the managers of the Labor
Exchange was held last light at the residence OF
Mrs. Kennedy, 1907 N street, with General Hit2
IN the chair and Mr.. i. 8, Emery secretary.
There were twelve members present. The
state OF tho Exchange, its future object and
tho question Of reopeuing tho Exchange was
fully discussed, and IL was decided not to re.
open for actual work at present. Mr.. Tullock,
tho treasurer reported balance on hand OF
Si2.20 Mrs Hitz turned into the treasury
IS az, which she had received for outstanding
work. Mrs. llitz stated that General lie Duo
would give tho Exchange the work of making
seed bags for the Agricultural Department.
Tho election Of officers was deferred. The
furniture aud implements used in the manu-
facure of paper bags were loaned to Mrs. Con
eral llitz for the ensuing year and the work of
making bags transferred to her. Mr. l.. y.
Emery hoped that the Exchange would en-
dcavor 10 carry out It's original object by pur-
chasing land upon which homes could be es.
tablished for poor, able.bodied people who
cannot get work to do, in order 10 enable them
to earn living. Congress appropriated
enough money for the poor last year to furnish
homo for every.surplus able.bodicd poor per-
son in the city according to his plan. The ex-
eoutive committee was authorized to sell such
furniture belonging to tho Exchange as they
deem advisable.
General iIitz stated that the obstacles in tho
way Of taking caro- Of the poor was the pro-
vailing sentiment Of "help yourself" We arc
too independent, aud people generally arc not
willing 10 make permanent provision for tho
poor. In providing for tho people Gotten
select places where they do not want TO 60, and
are no, willing TO go.
Mr.. Goldstein suggested that the Exchange
start library for the sick aud poor of the
District, the main object being TO give tho
laboring class an opportunity to improve
them 'elves-something to keep Thorn employed
otherwise than standing on street-corncrs or
drinking In saloons.
Tho Exchange adjourned 10 meet on the
second. Tuesday in November, at No. 10 Vernon
Row.