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Our Exchanges.

Did room in our columns permit we should be
pleased often to notice many of our valued ex-
changes. There is fresh one just out called the
CosmopoIte published at Sioux City Iowa, which
particularly elicts admiration both in its matter and
manner of getting up. D. H. Talbert, Esq is manager
and proprietor In it's columns we find among other
interesting matter, communication from an ex-sol-
der in regard to the Equalization Bounty Bill He
says
We all know that great injustice has been done in dis
trbutng bounes and that there certain classes of
soldiers who have neglected Take soldiers who
enlisted between July 1861 and September 1863 the
time when hardshps and exposure the greatest.
1t this class of soldiers il discharged for sickness dis
before serving two years who received bounty
Only law has been enacted since July 2S 1885, grant
ing bounty to ex-sodiers. This law, approved April o.
1872 provides 800 bounty those who enlisted prior
July 3D. 1861 for term of three years and actually
mustered into the service prior to Augusta 1861 would
ask how long this injustice is to remain How long
the soldiers who served between July 1861 and Septem
ber 1863 to be barred from their rights Is there way
which the above named soldiers may receive their rights
the other soldiers who enlisted under different
dates? Do not these soldiers who enlisted the begin
ming of the war; deserve bounty just much those who
enlisted during the close OF the war? Good exists,
and always has existed for the passage of the Equalization
Bounty Bill but still it has not become law Take for
instance the following illustration of which there hmm
dreds OF like nature August 1861, two soldiers Jones
and smith, enlisted together i'll the company andreg
iment both sound, healthy men, On the 2nd of Septem
ber they in engagement together when Jones
ceiyed slight injury in the foot from the fragment of
she'll He sent the hospital and discharged for wound
and receives $500 bounty original and additional Smith
goes with the regiment and continues to perform the
duty of soldier for tweny-three months when he con-
disease which, exposure settled caused
lung disease he is discharged for and given bounty
So you serving but short time gets 5000 bounty
the other serving nearly two years gets bounty simply
because the law says bounty shall be paid discharged
before serving two years. for other than wounds
injuries. The victims of these unjust laws living all
through country and have right to demand justice,
and would only ask that justice be DONE
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
Bewitching a Widow.

Most of our readers have, doubtless, read that ad-
mirable work, by the most charming of novelists,
called the Pickwick Papers" and remember with
what earnestness the elder Weller cautions his er-
ratio son to beware of the vidders" Now, this
advice the sire himself neglected and hence became
involved in much domestic trouble. But there is
noted character in history, named Jefferson
Davis, who would not have been benefited by Weers
advice, account of his devotion to certain Mrs.
Dorsey 1t is said he will be richer to the extent of
about $500 900 through his acquaintance with her.
She resided with JEFF at Beauvoir Miss, Her will,
it is understood will be contested by her relatives
who are Southern people The trial will doubtless
bring out some startling developments In the mean
time JEFF may be regarded as more successful in
winning widows affections than in gaining battles
or establishing bogus governments The following
is the will alluded to:
BEAUvoIR, MISS, January A 1878.
l. Sarah Anne Dorsey, of Tensa Parish La, being
of the uncertainty of life and being in sound
health of mind and body do make this my last will and
testament, which | write, sgn and seal with my own
hand in the presence of three competent witnesses
possess property in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi
and Arkansas l obligation of any sort whatever
to any relative of my own; have done all could for
them during my life. l. therefore give and bequeath all
my property real personal aud mixed whereve located
and situated wholly and entirely without hindrance
qualification my most honored and esteemed friend,
Jefferson Davis, exPresdent of the Confederate States,
for his sole and benefit in fee simple forever and
hereby constitute him my sole heir executor and admin
isrator. If Jefferson Davis should not survive me- give
all that have bequeathed him his youngest daughter,
Varna do not intend to share in the ngrattude of my
country toward the who is in my eyes, the highest
and noblest in existence
In testimony whereof sign this will, written with my
own hand the presence of w L. Waltha f. S. Hewes,
and John c. Craig subscribing Witnesses residents in
Harrison county, Miss.
SARAH ANNE DORSEY.
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Plague-Striken Memphis.

The ex-Union soldiers are bravely fighting the
yellow fever at Memphis, and Captain HI. f HILL
late of the Ninth Illinois Cavalry has issued the
following address,
During present calamity of a yellow fever cpl
demc appeal TO YOU comrades to extend to ready
and helping hand Our families suffering either Ian
gushing with the fever starving for the of bread
We formed relief association, known the
ex-Federal Soldiers Relief Association of Memphis.
Every of has had the yellow fever Do you desire
us to go into camp, aged and inirm of
Men who fought the plains of Mexico, appeal to
YOU We do ndorse the way and manner how charit
able donations to this blighed city expended
Forward your contributions the treasurer of this
ciaton Captain l. b. Sloan, late Thirty-ffth Iowa Volun
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
Our Clock.

From many parts of the country to which our
clock has been sent the word that is worth
far more than charge both for clock and paper.
See what purchasers say about it in paper.
Now if you get it, and an interesting paper for
the family and invaluable for ex-solders is it not
your interest to subscribe promptly Roll in your
subscriptions and by clubs from every State and ter
ritory. Soldiers, stand by the paper, which is bat
Ting for your interests
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
Two Washington Pictures.

In June 1855, the people Of the city of Washing
ton witnessed scene, such as perhaps never again
will be observed on this continent Then the vast
armies of Grant and Sherman marched through the
metropolis amid cheering, shouting and waving OF
bandkerchefs of the thousands of beholders. The
very air was full of gratitude, the people felt that
they could clasp in their these noble veterans,
who had saved their land from anarchy and destruc-
ton But on the 9Th day of September 1879 about
seventeen years afterwards, Washington witnessed
ANOTHER SIGHT,
We say Westinghouse mean Judge Bundy
and few people gathered at a Police Court when
a worn and tired-looking man entered and announc-
ed that he wished to be arrested This a
markable circumstance to the officer no had been
for wears used to hearing and women declare
their innocence of crime instead of admitting guilt
and he looked at the stranger in surprise.
"You want to be arrested really ~ he said to the
man.
Yes, sir do" said the stranger, sorrowfully
'' What for ~
Well, for vagrancy, | suppose. I'm sick, and
PLAYED out Pm no good TO myself anybody
else people shun me and I'm nearly starved co
death Yes, arrest and send me down for vagrancy
if You have grain of pity in your soul"
OF course I'll do so if you wish it; consider
yourself arrested but yours is indeed strange case
What's your name and former occupation z"
Well, sir, my name is Henry Adams For nine
wears have served soldier in the regular
United States army, but discharged some time
ago for.physical disability Since then have sought
vainly for work and am now pauper, sir, ragged
and hungry, and have not friend to go to,
Don't you get pension from the government
the officer asked, becoming interested
"No, / do not have applied for it and my pa
pers are on ile but whether / will get it or not
can't say. may be months even years before it
is acted en- and in the meantime there's nothing left
me but paupers life =
Now it is perfectly reasonable to suppose, that
this unfortunate soldier was among the glorious fell
lows who marched through the city in 1868, We
might write lengthy homily on this subject, but
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
General Grant.

1t is expected that General Grant will arrive in
San Francisco about the 18th of September He
will remain in that city few days and then go up
the coast into Oregon and Washington sTerritory
1t is understood that about the st of November he
will start for the Eastern States. Rumor says he
intends to make his future home in Philadelphia
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
A Voice from West Virginia.

Mr. j. Z, Hoffman, of St Albans Kanawha
county, West Virginia, writes:
please accept my sincere gratitude you for your
ceent paper, for which will labor TO procure many sub
scrbers. 1t is the best secular paper have
notice lies top of the other papers with the family
AS long the rivers and the shines may its doc
tTines live in the hearts of the American people,
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A Just Decision.

Attorney General Devens has recently decided
that money for pensions due soldiers living
at Soldiers Homes are payable to said soldiers, and
not to the managers of said Homes. More than
1000 soldiers will be benefited by this decision,
and the whole nation will say to it. Amen.
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
Our --latest and Best Compliment.

One of our Wisconsin subscribers, remittng
his renewalpayment, says: My wife thinks she
would rather go without a new dress than your pa
per" If that is not "cinching " argument in fa-
vor of The TRIBUNE we incapable of forming
any Judgment about the matter.
The National tribune., 1879-09-01
Deceased Soldiers Letters.

We have been handed the following correspondence
upon much interest the relatives ofdeceased
soldiers
WASHINGTON, d. c., July s, 1879.
Hon. JOHN III. BENTLEY,
Commissioner Of Pensions.
SIR II have the honor to inquire whether under the
regulations of the Pension Office, you will RETURN
quest letters of deceased soldiers filed III claims which
have been adjudcated?
many applications for return of such letters from
mothers who prize them mementoes OF their and
a decision from you will greatly oblige-
Respectfully, your obedieut servant,
GEORGE Z. LEMON.
SIR response the enclosed letter you Informed
that the letters referred must be retained vouchers
for the action Of the Office.
While there probably many letters which do not III
any way effect the claim co which they beong yet TO de
termine what properly be returned would consume
great amount of valuable time Therefore the office will
decline TO return such letters in all cases
Very respectfully,
o. p. G.. CLARKE,
Acting Commissioner.
The National tribune., 1879-09-01

There was a moments lull in the debate, and then
member known Old Reliable spoke up; ''Why, down
TO Arizona when lived thar hot that they used
to have split thermometers together SOS to get any
idea of heat, and then the quicksilver would
squirt over the top sometimes.
The National tribune., 1879-09-01

will condense our impressions in regard to it in
few words Who forced upon THIS soldier the al
terndtjue Of the 1oork-house the pouper's graUe?"
The National tribune., 1879-09-01

GEORGE L. LEMON, ESQ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-24

COL W. P. c. Breckenridge, who is character
ned by Mr.. Watterson as "the silver-t ongued
orator OF the Kentucky bar" thinks Tilden will
De the next democratic nominee for the prest
dency,-has thought so since 1877, and told
Doth Blackburn and Beck that they were doing
very foolish thing in fighting Tilden in favor
OF Thurman" II the republicans should carry
New York by a bare plurality this fall, he still
thinks I1lden would be the man; but, should
the Robinson-Tilden ticket be badly beaten, he
believes Senator Bayard would stand the best
chance
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The democratic repudiationists of Tennessee
met In state convention at Nashville yesterday
their idea being to get control of the party Or
ganization for the campaign next year; but to
their surprise they found their numbers too in
significant to even warrant any attempt at o.
gan1zat1On. The convention was composed of
two or three dozen broken down politicians and
business men, whose views were as impractical
Bile as their purpose was dishonest. This ele
ment was deceived as to its strength by the vote
last summer upon the proposed compromise of
the state debt 1t was the creditors
and bondholders Of the state who de
feated that proposition. They were not will
Ing TO accept half the amount due
them because they believed in their ability
to enforce payment OF the whole debt. Hence
they opposed and defeated the compromise
There is movement among the eadlng demo-
Gratis OF the state to organize their party for the
political contest next year upon platform of
sound currency and honest payment OF debts
This Indicates healthy reaction of public senti-
ment, and, as the state organ Of the party, the
Nashville American, is battling for these views
1t Is quite probable that the reputation senu
ment will be put down
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In the interior they still think it will be Tiden,
the only question being as TO who will occupy
the second place on the ticket. 1t seems to be
conceded on all hands that one OF the three
states lying in the loop between the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers will furnish the man. A
prominent Kentucky democrat thinks Hon. w,
u. English, OF Indiana, Will make the most
available and strongest vice presidential candi-
date, while gentleman OF equal standing in
the party In Ohio predicts that Gov Bishop
Of that state, will be the nominee. Nobody, it
may be observed, talks Of Thurman or Ewing
for any place any more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-24

The last legislature OF Texas appropriated
money for the establishment Of one white and
one colored normal school The schools are now
IN operation, and at the white institution seventy
pupiis are being educated and forty at the col
oreo. Inc state boards these pupils aud pays all
tnelr expenses but they are required to pledge
themselves 10 devote their future efforts to
teaching public schools.
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COAL AND WOOD.
WOOD.

{ oA JOHNSON BROTHERS. ""oD'
MOOD. TELEPHoN1o CONNECTIONS. COAL.
Full Weight. Best Quality. Lou Prices.
COAL. Prompt Deliveries. WOOD.
Main office, wharyes, mill and depot connected with
uptown offices by TELEPHONE
With unequaled facilities and advantages for eco
nomically conducting the wood and coal trade.
wharves, factory, extensive store yards ena.--~
to stock up largest when coal is lowest; Offices
throughout the city, and all inimmediate communi-
cation, insurng prompt attention to orders. we are
prepared to offer to patrons the best varieties OF
coal at the very lowest prices.
We insure strictly pure coal, Of 2 24o pounds to
the ton. JOHNSON BROTHERS,
Main Office mill and depot foot Of 18th, 18th and
SITS. sw Offices: 1902 st. NV; 1112 9th st.
n w IaIS 7th 81 n W. and 22l Pa. ave. Sc. oil
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FOR SALE.
1910 Massachusetts ave. n.w.-A very desirable 49,
room DWELLING, with modern improvements.
1416 18th st. n. w.-Four- story BRICK RESI-
DENCE, with all conveniences.
1909 and 1911 P st 4. w.-New and handsome IL and
Broom DWELLINGS, hard wood finish, and
in every respect rst-class property.
Corner 18th and r SITS. n w.-Two-story BRICK, 9
rooms and store, well situated for grocery bust
Five acres of LAND at main entrance of Soldiers
Home Park and overlooking the lawn suitable
for villa sites.
MONEY TO LOAN on good Real Estate security
THOS. J. FISHER l. CO.,
octI8 1923 street northwest.
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Pulitzer OF the St Louis Post Dispatch, Is feel
ing around to see whether boom can be start
ed for Clarkson n Potter, by suggesting that
that gentleman would not make a bad Pres-
dent, and adding that he can carry New York,
(which Is something" This cheap sort of pyro-
technics is very safe business. IT, In the in
scrutable dispositions OF Providence anything
should come OF it, great sagacity can be claimed:
II nothing, then 1t can be played for huge
Joke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-24

BY means OF the direct wire between the news
room OF THE STAR Office and the Western Union
ONCE In New York city, THE STAR last evening
was enabled to print 81 columns, or 6,461 words,
OF original and exclusive Geographic matter,
covering the field at home and abroad up to
within few moments OF going to press
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GOAL! COALW COAL -!
" NoW is THE TINE TO BUY.

We are receiving daily cargoes of the best qualities
of COAL of ali kinds and Sizes which are
Offering at low prices, direct from the vessels Con-
sumers viii find it to their advantage to call early
OAK and PINE WOOD in the stick or sawed and
spf at lower prices than before offered in this
city, STEPHENSON e. BRO,
ty9 7th-etreet wharf.
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The above is only small part of the property for
rent and sale on my books. For complete list see
which can be had on application at nay Office or will
be sent by mail if desired.
Loans.
81, 600 at per cent $5, 900, $500, 800, $780, at
per cent.
auction Sales.
On FRIDAY, Oct. Oath. at 5 p. M, Sc. corner of
Sd and G SITS. NV.
on MONDAY, Oct 9th. at ~ p. M, No. 1926
18th st. NV. oct22
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SHVERBERG,
80 7TH STREET

SLtERBERG,
y 312 7TH STREET
Offers the following and unique goods in addi-
ton to those advertised last week They all possess
sufficient merit both in quality and price to deserve
at least passing examination. Japanese Cabinets
from 81 to 49, japanese Boxes from soc. up; ia
panese Trays from 25c., soc, 81 japanese Gard
75c., 81; japanese Screen Pictures, soc. 81 ia
panese Cups and Saucers Soc, 81 Japanese Tea
Holders, soc, 81; Work Baskets 25, So 81; Infant
Baskets large size, 81; Photos of Statuary large,
framed complete, 81, small SOC; Majoca Plates,
Is. 25, soc: Maiolica Card Receivers, Cream Jugs,
Teapots, Cuspadores, &c, from 25c to 81; Antique
Bronze Statuary at 81; Iredescont Inkstand and
Paper Weights at soc, 81, are worth doube our
Hair Brushes, the best that made, So rs, 81 !;
another lot of those Vases from 1219c. up: fresh
invoice of solid Walnut Stands at 81, 31.25 ST.. so,
So; Walnut Brackets, though the demand is large
still have in full supply in all styles and sizes at
25, Soc, 81. B. SILVERBERG,
METROPOLITAN BAZAAR,
oct20 S13 Sfh St., near Pa. ave.
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w II. WHEATLEY'sl
premium STEAM DYEING AND CLEANSING EsrAB
LIsHMENT,
~ jefferson street, Georgetown, D. c.,
As years established

Ladies and Gentlemen, in order to have youy wear
manner, and at prices as low as for the same style
OF work anywhere in the country, please send your
address above. Your goods will be called for and
delivered free of extra charge.
Respectfully, W. II. MHEATLEY. oct22
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Another Double sheet Tomorrow.

THE STAR will be printed tomorrow in
double-sheet or eight page form Of fifty-six
columns, in its bright, new font of type, giving
its readers thirty-six columns Of reading matter
and twenty columns of fresh advertisements.
There have been printed of the latter 1,314 up to
date for the twenty-five publication) days in
October. NewSdealers and advertisers will
please send in their orders early for this enlarged
and extra edition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-24

The Real Estate Review published at my office on
the Doth of each month, contains complete list of
all the houses have for rent together with reports
throughout the country. Call and get copy. tr
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EL1NE CARPETS MD HOCSEF URN.
Il ISHING GOODS.-We now have on hand
magnificent assortment Of al the newest designs in
viz; Bigelow, Wilton L Body Brussels, Administers
pets, Lowell, Hall L Read, and Hartford Insrains
Floor oilcoths, Linoleum Druggetts, Rugs and Mats
in great variety. Also, Satins, Raw Silks, Jutes,
Mummy Cloths and Cretonnes for Furniture and
Drapery. Nottingham, swill and Antique, Lace
Brass and Walnut Poles. Those in want of House
furnishing Goods will find it to tleir advantage to
examine our stock before purchasing. Gold medal
Bigelow Carpets specially.
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MADAM ROSS, the long established reliable
Al Clairvoyant and Astrologst, gives better salts
fession tells the past present and future destiny;
gives advice and assistance on all matters apper
tanning to business, love and matrimony.
Satisfaction given or no pay.
Consultation Rooms, 400 I'd ST., above st. north
west. oct9
IN evidence in divorce cases legal suits, and all
business of q private nature will be promptly at
tended to. Terms reasonable, and parties thorough
ly reliable. Communications strictly confidential.
Address Lock Boy 6O3, City Post Office. sep23- I'm.
John PATCH EXAMINES TITLES. reports as to
liens on real estate. 5O6 10th st. NV, am to 10
pm. Always in before and from to 5. j11-10ms
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EDUCATIONAL.

DRIvATE LAW SCHooI.-Private evening IN
Il STRUCT1ON IN LAW will be given 30 q few
students Lecture students assisted in their studies
Aodress WIN. NJ COLEMAN. z. o.. city. o22- Inn,
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SlNGlNG LESSoNS.-Prof. ETToRE BARILI
X has now resumed his instruction at Marini's
Hall-Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For terms
see circular. to be had at music stores or call In
person en- the above days. from 10 a. m. to pm.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-09-11
Purifying Rancid Butter.

The Scientific American gives
patent, obtained by Calvin Peck,
some ten years ago, for restoring
and preserving butter. He propos-
es to purify butter, arrest fermenta
ton, and render rancid butter
sweet. He melts the butter in a
clean vessel under slow and regu-
lar heat, and, while melting, adds
two ounces of pulverized alum to
every five pounds of butter, the but
ter being stirred slowly while melt
ing. When well melted,it is strained
through fine strainer into cold
water. The butter is said to rise
to the surface quite pure and trans
pa-eht. The alum is expected to
coagulate the alhumen, casein, and
other foreign matter, all of which is
retained in the straIner, leaving the
butter clean and pure, and of uni
form consistency. When the but
ter is cold enough to be In good
working order, it is carefully taken
out and well worked, adding to
each five pounds of butter three
ounces of good dairy salt, one
ounce of clean saltpetre, and one
ounce of pulvurized white sugar.
The butter is then packed into
clean vessels, and is fit for use. By
covering this butter with strong
brine, and keeping in a cool place,
it is said 20 remain sweet for any
desi red length of time.