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Unless druggists scales of other cities are
more accurate and reliable than those OF Gin
cinnati, or unless more care Is exercised In using
them than is shown In that city, the public has
very little security that 1t ever gets the exact
amount OF medicine prescribed by physicians.
To fairly test the matter there, reporter of the
Enquirer recently had rifle cartridge weighed
on pair or standard scales. which showed It's
weight to be 635.4S1 grains. He then had 1t
weighed on the scales OF thirteen different drug
stores, selected at random in various parts of
the city, to see how nearly they would agree,
The result was anything but satisfactory, when
1t Is considered that 1t is upon such scales COM
munities must rely for the correct compromising
OF The most powerful and dangerous medicines
70 pe used In cases where the utmost precision
is OF vital Importance. Not a single one gave
ne same weight as the standard scale. Two
ave 1t at geo grains; two at 647, and four at $40
Ihe lowest given was SIS, and the highest 71a.
showing total variation or difference of 1st
trains, and an average difference of a fraction
less than 81 grains in the weight of an article
weighing less than an ounce and a-half troy.
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Referring TO the bill introduced by Congress
man Gillette, OF Iowa, providing an elective
form OF government for the District of Column
bia, the Baltimore american says: 1.-THE affairs
OF the District have been more satisfactorily
managed by the District Commissioners than by
the previous government and the District in
habitants seem TO be satisfied with this arrange
ment. In fact, most of them feel peculiarly
free, and are thankful every day In the year
that they have no caucuses, primaries and cleo
lions to bother them. Before the risks and re-
SponSibilitieS of the franchise are thrust on the
people of the District, it had better be inquired
whether they want it," The Anlericun, we
think, makes an excellent guess at the views of
our people in regard to a renewal of Feather
duster'' suffrage
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The Holiday Season-Doublc Sheet.


Senator Bayard was pooh poohed and ridiculed
for saying that his resolution to abrOgate the
legal tender quality OF greenbacks would be
adopted by the Senate. The opponents of the
resolution proclaimed that Mr.. Bayard was de-
ceiVing himself wOfully; that at least two-thirds
of the Senate would vote against that resolution
Or any othOr proposition OF similar character.
The last few days have shown that Mr.. Blyard
counted his strength with more accuracy than
his opponents. The motives which bring Sena-
tors together in support of this resolution are
as wide apart as the poles, but It's the votes
that count in the passage OF measure, not the
reason that prompted the casting of them. 1t Is
the democrats this time who are carefully
studying the situation for the purpose of m ak
ing party advantage of it. Now then, where
must the democratic party TURN first in
order to elect a President next year?
TO the state of New York, is an
answer that everybody will make. That is
plain enough. The party has no chance OF sue
cess without New York. The l3S electoral votes
of the southern states are considered secure, no
matter what sort of financial platform may be
adopted or what ticket may be nominated. The
eyes OF the party are upon New York, and the
leaders in Congress propose to take that course
which will most likely aid IN obtaining the IS
electoral votes OF that state. The voice OF New
York, so far as 1t has been expressed is almost
entirely in favor OF the Bayard resolution and
it is this voice that has induced a good many
democratic congressman to promise their sup
port to the Senator from Delaware in his fan
cial policy. But there are democrats who Will
not ''abandon their constituents" even to obtain
party advantage. These democrats are from
the west, and they are ready any day to Join
with voice and vote with the republicans who
have proclaimed Themselves against any sort of
financial legislation. II is the southern demo-
Gratis who are Joining Senator Bayard. They
say: 1--WE have nothing to hope from the west,
politically or financially. The fall elections
demonstrated that the west IS against us poiiti-
cally, but even if it were not, there is no capital
in that country to help build up and develop the
south All the capital is in the east: the south
needs capital, and we propose to support the
financial views of the section that owns the CAPT.
tai" This is the leaven that is working now
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The conditions OF Office seeking have undar-
gone change In Virginia, according to the
Richmond HtteUtgence1', a republican paner
which says:
Gen. Malone has been besieged all the week
" various wolftsh aSpirants. THE old soldier
CoQge Is played out since the ouSting OF nm.
of1ice carefully conceals a wounded umh apd
during the war" 49, AZ '-'o amy
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The rushing enterprise of English Journalism
was forcibly Illustrated by circumstance which
recently occurred in the experience of the Lon
don Times. Mr.. Delane, the ableSt and most
famous editor that paper ever had, died on Sat
urday, November o. at Ascot, a railway station
not forty minutes from London, yet not line
in regard to the event appeared in the Times
until on Tuesday following. Imagine leading
American newspaper making such an exhibition
of itself
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pRoPosALs FOR SUBSISTENCE STORES.

DROPOSALS FOR SUBSISTENCE STORES.
OFFICE Purchasing AND DEPOT COMFY OF SURGE,
WAsHINGToN, d. c., December 9, 1879.
Sealed Proposals, in duplicates, with copy of
this advertisement attached, will be received at this
Office until II O'Clock noon. MONDAY, DECEMBER
Is, 1872 for the delivery, at the u Subsistence
depot in this city. of the following Subsistence
stores, viz:
100 barrels Flour, made from spring wheat.
5000 pounds Corn Meal.
1000 pounds salt, fine, in bags.
400G pounds Soap, laundry.
600 pounds Oatmeal.
1000 pounds Table Salt in S-lb pockets. .
120 small boxes Table Salt.
\ standard sample of Flour can be seen at this
office.
Samples of the articles proposed to be delivered
must be submitted with the proposals.
$500 pounds Corn Meal 10 be delivered January
10, 1880, and all the other stores Immediately
Envelopes should be marked proposals for
For further information apply to the under
signed.
This advertisement is published by authority of
the Comnissary- General of Subsistence.
W. II. BELL.
dec10-3t Capt. and G. s., U. s. Army.
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The city OF san Francisco has inaugurated its
new city government composed OF men OF all
the political parties and still the people are not
happy. They are limiting that even these dl-
verse political elements have formed ring, ,
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EX-Congressman Morey, of Louisiana, very
emphatically denies the story that he was
driven from his plantation in Madison parish by
political persecution. He says he went to New
Orleans on business. He evidently intends that
political capital Shall not be made out OF him
without his consent
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NEW FRUITS.

NEW FRUITS.
Fine Dehesa Raisins Seealess and Sultana Raj
sins, New Citron, Currants, and Pure Sweet Cider
WalnUts, Pecan Nuts, Shelbarks, Filberts and Bra
I'll Nuts, Pure Homemade Jellies and Preserves,
with full supply of fresh Family Groceries.
just received. j. Il. BBYAN & BRO,
COS Pa. are. opp. Metropolitan Hotsl
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Tnree-Ne,y Ho,Ises For Sale

The above is only small part Of the property for
rent and sale on my books. For complete list see
bulletin issued on the LIST and 18th of each month,
which can be had application at nay Office. win
be sent by mail If desired.
Loans.
$1,000 at per cent. SIS, 600, $780, 300, $4O0 at
per cent. SIS, 600 at per cent
Auction Sales
On SATURDAY, December 18th, at p. M, No.
l6ll y st. IL w. decln
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DRY GOODS.

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODSH
We nov have in store the largest assortment of de-
sirabe Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS We have had
i'll stock this Black and Coored Silks, Black
and Coored Cashmeres, Black and Colored Cancels
Hair Cloths Tor Ladies' suits, French Novelties for
Trimmings; also 30 pieces al-wooi Dress Goods in
solid colors 25 30 and ~ cts. yelvets, Silks and
Satins, Black and Colored SILK Frinlyes also, 900
prices.
w. NJ. BROWN,
declO Sf7 Market Space.
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Bois, pimples. freckles, rough skin er,n,,o,, IN,
Pure blood. Hop Bitters cure. - ~f~"A' 14'
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MADAM DUBOIS
Nl No. 1728 Penn. ave., has established
FTRST-CLASS CAFE,
and will serve Table D'hote every day. Dinner 81
with half bottle Of claret wine incl uded. Breakfas
from to II. Dinner from to 2. Also meals serye'
Ia Carte Catering for private parties, balls din
ners, receptions, suppers. Also, rooms ON tn
European and American plan.
The best Of WINES and LIQUORS supplied.
nov20- 6m
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NOTICE.-Architects, Builders and Property
IN Owners, now is Your time to purchase Marble
and Slate MANTLES 30 per cent. less than cost; all
beautiful designs. THOMAS HEAVY, 456 Massa-
chusetts avenue Il. dec10 -2tf
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LOST AND FOUND.

IL GOLD NECK CHAIN, with Blue Locket and
Gold Ring attached. A reward will be given upon
their return to 2O30 G. st, NV,
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426 9th ST. s.w., rs, gas and water. 400
FOR SALE.
l0G6 NJ n W., 10 re-, med. imps lot 18LX110.
sos o n. W., 3 rs, mod. imp, lot l7x60.
lib 10th n. W.. z rs. lot 14x1I.
These houses must be sold in order to settle an
estate. DUVALL & MARI,
Real Estate and Insurance Agents
does S04 street, LeDroit Building.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
THE CHISHOLM MASSACRE.
HENRY GULLys TRIAL TO BEGIN TO-DAY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

HENRY our.Lys TRIAL TO BEGIN TO-DAY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
DKKALD. Miss, Sept 4, 1879.
The trial OF Henry j. Gully for the of Cor
neiia Chisholm. daughter Of Judge Chisholm. will
surely begin tomorrow. People pouring into
town and the deepest interest s manifested. Thirty
or forty ladies' OF the county have requested in
the court Henry J. Gully IL the brother Of
John w. Gully. tho man who was assassnatcd on tho
26th Of April 1877 by the negro Walter Reilly. since
hanged. IL was deemed ut nrst by prisoners coun-
sci that IL would DO impossible TO obtain jury.
Now this is dssipatcd although the empanelling Of
J. Gully the head aud front of tho mob
that massacred Judge Chisholm. his aud
daughter. John p Gilmer and Angus Mcclellan. lie
IL the uncle Of the other indicted parties. His
will be test he IL convicted all the others
are expected also to be lound guilty and vice versa.
Well grounded fears entertained that in case OF
his conviction u riot viii ensuc. although Judge
Hamm and sheriff Welsh have taken the necessary
to have the laws respeg aud enforced.
The utmost reticence is maintained by the Gulys
and their friends respecting their opinions about
the results of the trials. some OF the friends of the
Chishoms are hopeful of a conviction. Looking at
the entire matter from an intelligent standpoint
your correspondent. knowing the springs aud
sources of public opinion IN the South ~ only
Southern man know theni predicts an acquittal
or mistrial. A conviction would be phenomenal.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5-1 A. NJ. }
Indications.
For the Middle Atlantic States clear or partly
cloudy weather. northwesterly winds, stationary or
lower temperature. rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf statos clear
or partly cloudy weather. winds mostly northwest
erly, stationary temperature. stationary or higher
barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. clear partly
cloudy weather. westerly winds. becoming variable;
nearly stationary temperature and IN the cast por
tions higher barometer.
For tho lower lake region. clear or partly cloudy
weather. winds mostly from northwest to southwest.
stationary lower temperature. higher barometer.
For the West Gulf States, clear partly cloudy
weather, variable winds. mostly southeasterly.
nearly stationary temperature. with stationary or
falling barometer.
For the upper lake region and Upper Mississippi
Valley, clear or partly cloudy weather. westerly
winds generally backing to southeasterly stationary
or highor temperature and falling barometer.
For tho Lower Missouri Valley. clear weather. fol-
lowed by increasing cioudiness and occasional rain.
warm southcasterly winds. falling barometer. gen.
orally followed by rising barometer aud colder
northwest winds.
For the Pacific coast regions clear or partly cloudy
weather
Tho Ohio below Louisville will rise.
Cautionary signals continue at Boston and Sec
ton 8, Portland and Section and Easport.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.
tvaom our REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

(FRoM our REGULAR coRREsPoNDENr.1
wAsHfScroS.s .ssept. 4. 1870.
The despatch from Madrid to the effect that the
Cabinet has decided to instruct the Spanish Minister
at Washington to insist upon Cuban refugees and
nlibusters being compelled to respect neutral
obligations is an enigma to the ofncisls IN WASH
ington. The record OF this administration and
tho administration OF President Grant. It's claimed.
is one Of unceasing vigilance on the part of our
COVER ument In fulfilling. with duo diligence. every
obligation resting upon friendly nation. What
now demands the spanish government will make
cannot even be conjcctured II IL said that II refers
TO the Cuban organization in Now York and that tho
desperation of the Spanish government is such that
IL will not hesitate to ask our govern ment to pre-
vent tho holding OF public meetings parades hav-
ing for their object the creation OF sympathy for
the insurgents In Cuba.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

George Jacob Holyoake. of London: Surgeon Gen.
eral Joseph X. Barnes, United states Army and Lieu
tenant Commander r. W. Dickins United States
Navy at the Holman. Ex-Congressman George
NJ Beebe, OF Monticello. N. Y, is at the Fifth
Avenue Ex-senator ). b. Conover OF Florida. is at
the Gilsey. Lyman X. Bass of Buffalo. is at the
Buckingham. General A. A. Humphreys. United
states Army is at the Clarendon. Daniel Magone OF
ogdensburg, N. ", is at the Everett Judge Pacih-
Gus ord, of California. 10 N the New York. Henry
Q. Kslsoy, Of New Jsssys - 81 the Metropolitan
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
QUARANTINE CLEAR or YELLOW FEVER

Tho only OF sickness admitted to the Quaran-
tine Hospital yesterday that of Charles Brown.
n seaman board tho bark Joaquin. from Jamaica.
1t was at FIRST supposed that the patient suffer
ing yellow lever, but his illness finally proved
to bo simply malaria fcvor contracted the coast.
There IL other Of sickness at tho hospital.
Tie Health Oficer yesterday gave no permits to
vessels in quarantine to come up aud load.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
SMALLPOX IN PEI J.
XAsufxoToS. &

WASHINGTON Sept T. 1879.
The United Statcs Consul at Callso. Peru. has in
formed the United States Marine Hospital Bureau Of
the Treasury Department that Tor the week ending
August 2 there were twenty-thrco cases and ten
deaths from smallpox aud for the week ending
August there were thirtys cases and hfteen
deaths The Official returns for the month OF July
uive the total deaths from smallpox Lima
400 end In Callao for tho month 100. The
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
RAISING ASSISTANCE IN THE WEST.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Sept. 4, 1870.
MIR. A. d. Lanrstaf. president Of tho Memphis
Howard Association. to-day conferred with the busi
and others of this city In regard to raising
funds to assist In tho relief OF sufferers at Memphis
lie reports q disposition all sides to assist the
needy as chcerfully as IL done last year. Mr.
Langstaf viii leave for st. Louis tomorrow morn
ts..t
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
THREE MEN HANGED BY A MOB.
SAN rRAscrsco. Sept. 4. 1879.

SAN Francisco. Sept. 4, 1879.
A despatch from Ukiah. Mendocino county. says
Elijah Frost. Bige Gibson and Tom McCracken were
taken from the constable at willcts last night and
hanged by tho mob. These mon were under arrest
for tho larceny of q saddle and some harness.
Rumor has IL that many things have been missing
lately, and these parties have been suspected.
Elijah Frost wac son of the Elijah Frost who was
killed some years ngo in shooting scrape with the
Goats boys. He has been out of state Prison about
eight months, having been sent there from Red
Blu0 for horse stealing
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Charles Cook killed himself at Theresa N. Y. yes
tcrday.
Pittsburg's Industrial Exhibition opened yester-
day with large attendance and q fair show.
Robert Hunter, of Livingston, Ala, was killed In
Providence. II. l.. yesterday by . falling telegraph
pole
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
THE QUEBEC DEADLOCK.

QUEBEC, Sept. 4, 1870.
The Legislative Council adjourned this afternoon
until eleven o'clock next Thursday morning, with
out transactng any business.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
RAILROAD FORCE REDUCED.
[pf 1ELEaRArH TO THE HERALD.1
BALrrMonR, Nd, Sent. 4. IL

BALTIMORE, Nd. Sept. 4, 1879
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company re-
duced its force Of mechanics at tho Mount Clare
shops to-day by dischargine nearly three hundred
men, Large accessions were made to the force last
spring In order TO meet tho requirements of In
creased equipment, and the company now nnds that
It has full supply OF cars and engines, hence the
reduction.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
ITALIA IRREDENTA.'

AN AUSTRIAN sEan-oFRIcIAL COMPLAINT ABOUT
THE ITALIAN HANKEnINa FOB AUSTRIAN PROV
INcEs--A ROMAN JouRNAL USES DEFIANT
LANGUAGE.
' lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD
s ROME, Sept. 4, 1879.
newed attention ut Rome in consequence of
recent pamphlet issued by Colonel Haymerle,
brother of Count Andrassy's probable successor
as Austro- Hungarian Premier stating that it is
fomented by unscrupulous men who are actu-
ated by lust of conquest, and that the hatred of
Austria is encouraged in Italy because it is
thought that province could be more easily
filched from Austria than from any other Power.
The Liberia, of Rome, q aconservative organ, and
therefore having more moderate views on for
egn politics than the newspapers of the Left,
replying to the pamphlet, says :-"Austria can
not expect that Italy should declare that Italian
provinces still under Austrian sway belong to
Austria by full right and shall continue to do so
indefinitely. On the other hand, Italy cannot
claim that Austria should, merely to please her,
restore valuable provinces. As Italy cannot
think of making war in her present condition
and Austria cannot attack Italy merely for hav-
ing certain aspirations, both parties should stop
making insincere and stcrcotyped declarations,
leaving the question Of the possession of the
irrcdenta provinces for the distant future, it
being understood that when Italy wants the
provinces she will take them by force, while
Austria will defend them inch by inch"
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
THE ST. LEGER BETTING.
fpY CABLE TO THE HERALD
lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1

lslr (BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.l
LoSpoN, Sept. l. 1879.
Tho betting against Lord Falmouths thrcc-ycar-
old bay hlly Wheel OF Fortune. for the for tho
81 Ieccr Stakes which In TO take place at the Dom
caster meeting the 10th inst 10 100 to l. 1t is
rcported that she has been scratched.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
A TICKET AGENT ABSCONDS.
[pY rELroRApH TO THE HnnALp.l

RICHMOND, Ind, Sept. 4, 1879.
p II. sylvis. ticket agent for the Pan Handle road
at the Union Depot in Richmond. has abscondcd.
taking with him. II is alleged $4,000 Of the COM
pany's money. He was going toward Canada when
last heard from. Speculation In Chicago wheat
caused hrs ruin. lit .H
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

George stephen. of Montreal anc Charles Ellis. Of
London. are at the Windsor. Judge James N
Baker. of Florida, is at the Park Avenue ComIis-
sioner OF Customs H. c. Johnson is At the St. Niono
las
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
THE FUND FOR THE CHILDREN OF TIE LATE

New ORLEANS. Sept. 4. 1879.
The Louisiana division OF the Association of the
Army of Northern Virginia and the Army OF tho
Tennessee have appointed q committee. OF which W.
H. Lyman IL chairman. to receive contributions for
the benefit OF the children of the late Lieutenant
General j. Is. Hood. All funds will be invested in
United states bonds. There ten children under
nine years Ut age to be provided for.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

Average temperature yosterday .......... 701
Average temperature for corresponding date
issI xaar .................... :. 72s
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
CARLOTTA PATHS MARRIAGE
THE PRIMA DONNA welded TO ERNEST DE
MUNcK-DEPARTURE FOR NEW YORK To-
MORROW.
TBY CABLE TO THE HERALD1

~ sAJ
CBY CABLE TO THE HERALD
PARIS, Sept. 4, 1870.
The marriage Of Carlotta Patti and Ernest
De Mlnck was solemnized on Wednesday ut
the Marie du Neuviene arrondissement and at
Trinity Church. The witnesses for Mlle.. Patti
were the Marquis de Caux (Adelina PATHS late
husband) and Signor Gardoni; for NJ. De Munck
the witnesses were M. Chizzola and NJ.
Bourdillon. Only relatives and a few personal
friends were present. After the ceremony q
splendid luncheon was served at the brides
house. tta
COMING TO AMERICA.
The newly married couple, Mr. Henry Ketten,
Signorcs Ciampi and Cellni, accompanied by
Manager Chizzola will sail from Havre on Sat
urday in the steamship Periere. Salvini and
Ristori have been engaged by Chizzola to play
together in tour through the United States.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
rur wEAruEn YEsTERpAY.

The following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twentyour hours. In CON-
with the corresponding datc of last year. as
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy,
HERALD Building. No. as broadway
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
DAMAGE BY THE STORM.

VESSELS ON THE LAKES STRIPPED OF THEIR
RIGGING AND sAILs-A PROPELLER ASHORE
AND SCHOONER SUNK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
BUFFALO. N. Y, Sept A. 1872
gale has been blowing here since twelve O'CLOCK
last night and several disasters have occurred upon
the lakes In none. far has been learned. how
ever. have any lives been lost.
The schooner Rising Star. bound from Osweeo to
Chicago with cargo of COAL was struck by the gale
last night. causing to lose her masthead. main
sail. gaff and BOOM all the rigging and her small
boat. The crew only by the utmost exertions were
enabled to keep from going overheard. The vessel
reached this port at six o'clock this A. NJ
The schooner w. II. Rounds went ashore Mt Black
River. Lake Huron. and the propeller Avon. OF the
Union line. struck on the reef at the Lime Kilns.
Maiden, AMI sunk. She had on $4,000 bushels
OF wheat and $4,000 bushels or rye Lighters are
now at work Mt her and will undoubtedly have her
raised some time The boat is one OF the
finest freight boats OF the line and is but three
old.
At six O'CLOCK the wind had so far abated az to per-
init OF the movement of vessels. and large numbers
arrived and departed.