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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-05

Mr.. Whitelaw Reid rendered important SER
vice to Mr. Hays 10 securing his occupancy ct
the White Hous., aud 10 attempting to lessen
the guilt Of that fraud by accusing Mr.. Tildeu
# an unsuccessful effort TO purohas, the sam 8
position. For this work, like all others whO
we're similarly employed. he was offered pay,
bat i, his case the pay had honor attached to
it, for tho ofiioo was DO less than the Berlin
MISSION. Bat Mr.. Reid deliberated ADD came
to the matcrialislic bu! timely conclusion that
Jay Gcult's money bugs might not always DO
open to hio. ard thst ho had batter remain 10
position where be could make hay while the
sun shonc. Hc therefore declined the offer
and remained editor Of the New York Tribune.
the organ of tho great Wall street Gaancier.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
A Republican View OF Sharon.
[ Carson Appeal, Dec. 1G. |

The spectacle of United States
Senator talking in an off-hand way
about his ability to corrupt the
voters of a State where he does not
even have q residence, makes very
refreshing reading. The Republi.
can party owes it to itself to see
that this man does not again dis
grace it in the halls of Congress.
He did not serve the Republican
party of Nevada during his last
term. He simply served himself
and his California interests. A
wooden sign of cigar store would
have done as we'll, so far as his con-
stituents were concerned. Most OF
the time he was absent, except
when close ballot was threaten.
ed, and then he was on hand to
cast his vote for some corporation
to whose interests he was pledged.
It is bad enough to buy up ma
jority of States representatives
with coin, but it seems somewhat
insulting to brag that it can be
done again. When Senator Sharon,
the Californian, again comes be-
fore the people of Nevada and asks
them how much it will bo necessa-
ry for him to pay to go to WASH
ington, rebuke should be admin
istered him that will silence his
pretensions forever. The Republi.
can party cannot afford to have
such drag upon its chariot
wheels.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21

other society take up the question:
"lsn't d mau a fool to make an os-
fer of marriage?'
In the room of railroad depot In
Iowa is the following placard ovei
the clock behind the counter
"This is clock; 1t is running; 1t Is
Chicago time; 1t is right; it Is sci
every day at 10 O'clock; now keeI
your mouth shut.
Who wouldn't rather be Presi.
dent than be right? Come now, nc
shirking. The salary of the Presi-
dent Is $4,000 year; the salary ol
being right is all the way from Sic
month down to splitting wood fol
cold dinner.
"Oh, am so glad you like birds!
What kind do you most admire?n
said wife to her husband. "Ahem
Well, l think u good turkey with
plenty of good seasoning" said the
husband, sis as nice as any.n
A Boston preacher has given to
his congregation, from the pulpit,
the streets and numbers of various
gambling bells and houses of ill.
fame. "By Jove so handy as
that /" said the young man.
"Let's go round, after service, and
see the full" ."-Jersey City Journal,
OF course, says the Boston Tran.
script, we all love our neighbors as
ourselves, but when our coal-bin is
full ami his empty, somehow the
news of an advance in coal doesn't
make US look half SO glum as when
the conditions of the respective
coal-bins are reversed.
The man who marries under the
impression that his wife gives up
everything for him-father, mother,
brothers, sisters and home-fin DIS
out sometimes that, however muc b
the wife may have given up, the
father, mother, brothers, sisters,
etc, have not given her up.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Ia nnssihle.


back is possible. The rains
may prove to be so abundant as to
submerge our moist and bottom
lands. 1t would not surprise the
weather-wlse should the Signal
Service gauge this year show an
unprecedented rainfall. Whatever
damage might result from this
would be more than made up by
the filling ups OF our springs and
reservoirs, which are the sources of
our rivers and which have made
possible the wonderful success of
the artesian wells OF Los Angeles
county.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21

An observing visitor to South
ern plantation, having noticed an
entirely tailless cat enter hole In
corn rick, backward, asked of a
colored agriculturist if he knew
the reason of that singular mode
of ingress. "Why, you see, boss,o
was the reply, "dat ar cat use ter
go inter dat hole headfomus, jess
like any other cat. But one day de
tarrier dog, what had been layin'
for him a good spell, made o grab
at him as he was gwine in, an
bit his tail squar off. An ever
since den, bess, dat ar cat goes inter
dat hole hinefomuss, SOS de tar
rier dog can't bite off his tail
again.-AtLantic.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
All Sorts OF Items.

Pockets are always ripe enough
to pick.
Old maids are very numerous in
England.
A matchless story-One in which
there are no weddings.
Yonkers Statesman: A poor re-
lation shows no relative worth.
The Paris Temps speaks of "Lit-
tie Buttercup" as "a sort of old she
sutler.n
ing every one he meets offers him
cigar.
The milk of human kindness will
remove stains from reputations.-
Marathon Independent.
The church that pays the largest
salary Is not always the one which
remembers the poor most literally.
-Hackensack Republican.
One by one our rosy dreams OF
life fade. 1t has Just been discov-
cred that nine out of ten men die
of drinking poisoned beer.
Peter Observation-Disclosures re-
Gently fell dead. 1t Is believed he
accidently swallowed his own
name while trying to speak it.
The first man was Adam, wasn't
1t? Yes. Well, then, if the first
man was Adam, then the first wo-
man was Madam.
A fashion exchange says that
there are limitations Of chinchilla
in the market. The genuine chin
chilier, we believe, is q scolding
| woman.
A mob tarred and feathered q
comic singer out west for elopin g
with another mans wife. His man
ager now bills him as the "great
feathered songster."
Western romance writer's excel
In the use of adjectives. IA pair of
old lovers walked out into the
beautifully polished peace of
night" says one of them.
1t is q happy provision of nature
that people do not know when they
lose their senses, and fools do not
miss the absence Of brains.
A fellow is just as likely to be
wlping his eyes because he's got q
cold in his head as to be weeping
because Congress is going to meet.
George Eliots physicians told
her she must never again attempt
literary work. and the Boston Post
wants that doctor to come right to
this country and take charge of
Joaquin Miller.
Wonder il Gray referred to Ri
fe match when he exclaimed,
"How jocund did they drive their
team afieldW "No, that couldn't
be; all the rifle those people knew
was a scythe rifle.
A Western debating society is
wrestling with the problem, "Is
woman justified In rejecting an of
fer of marriage?" Now, let some
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21

PosTMAsTER-G GENERAL KEY has
promulgated a new set of regula-
tions which will give q great deal
Of annoyance to newspaper pub
fishers. The county will have to
be separated from the general mail,
as heretofore; but, in addition, the
latter will have to be weighed and
paid for every day. and q receipt
given by the Postmaster in every
instance, however trifling the
amount. We don't know whether
we say it more In sorrow or in an
ger, but Key is the fussiest old ass
that ever, for our sins, got into pub
lie office. The ridicule evoked by
his silly order relating to directing
letters has scarcely subsidized, and
now he appears in more farcical
role still, If that be possible. II
Hayes would give the old man a
rattle and put him in charge OF
the white House nursery the
much harrassed public could draw
a breath of relief.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
WHEN the Grant fanfare has sub.

WHEN the Grant fanfare has sub
sided, and manufacturers OF
"booms" find that they have been
a little premature ia their energy,
the people Of the United States,
and especially the conscientious,
intelligent portion of the Republic
can party, will have time to reflect
upon how the nation is bellttled by
the extravagant fuss which toadies
are making over successful Gen.
eral and a bad public administrator.
If, twenty years ago, q picture had
been drawn of any considerable
portion of the American people
prostrating themselves in such SER
vile and unmsnly hero worship,
the delineator would have been
looked upon as fit inmate of an
insane asylum. The Republican
party. with its serried ranks of the
rich and the purse-proud, are
dreaming of strong government
and an indefinite continuance in
power at a moment when multi
tudes of thoughtful people, who
have never voted anything but the
Republican ticket, are probably
making up their minds that they
have voted it for the last time.
Should the capitalists of the United
States succeed in forcing the Re-
publican party to nominate Grant
the last cords, once as strong as
links of steel, which bound the best
element of the party to it, will have
been snapped asunder. The Repub-
lican party, as the ostentatious
champion of the rich and as the
apologIst for strong government,
will have little resemblance to that
party which, in its earlier and
purer days, professed devotion to
free soil, free speech, free men. The
contrast will be 80 plain that it
cannot fail of having potent cor
rsctive influence.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21

THE Anaheim Gazette is about to
give the experience OF Anaheim
vineyardists. The grape question
cannot be too fully discussed In
view of the large number of new
vineyards which will be set out
this year. The HERALD is prom
ised second letter from Mr.. L. J.
Rose at an early date. AS the
French vineyards disappear those
of Los Angeles county should be
extended.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
The Word "Sozodont,n ~

Which has already become a
household word, is derived from
the Greek, and composed of two
words, "sozo'' and "odontes." )"
"Sozo," translated, means to pre-.
serve, and "odontes," the teeth
"SozoDoNT," preserver of the
teeth. And it is true to its name.
1t beauties and preserves the
teeth, hardens and invigorates the
gums, and corrects all impurities
of the breath. The odor of this pure
preparation is 80 delightful that il
is q luxury to apply it. 1t is as
harmless as water. Sold by drug.
gists and perfumers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Fas,Is Assemps .r Escape.

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 20th.-
Yesterday daughter OF Apostle
Jehn Taylor, named Josephine, at
tempted to escape from the Terri
tory, and was captured at Uintah,
on the Union Pacific Railroad, by
her relatives. She was on an emil
grant train, without ticket, and
this led to her detection. She says
the brutal treatment of her family
caused her to leave. She was
brought to Salt Lake this morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary
in South America. Send a self-addressed
envelope to the REV. JOSEPH Il. IN
MAN, Station ID, Bible House, New York
City d6-ly
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Herald Steam Z >inting House,

The facilities OF the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed in California outside of San
Francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21

To AFFORD IMMEDIATE RELIEF in
Asthma, try DR.. Jayne's Expectorant,
which acts promptly by overcoming the
spasmodic contraction of the wind tubes
and by causing the election of the mucous
which clogs them. For Whooping
Cough, Group and Hoarseness, this med
icine is equally beneficial; while for all
Pulmonary and Bronchial Disorders 1t is
both palliative and curative, and a
sure and prompt remedy for all stubborn
Coughs and Colds.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
EAST Err n.
Psrmsnens APPROPRIATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20tb.-The
full text of the bill introduced in
the Senate yesterday by Davis, OF
West Virginia. relative to perma-
nent appropriations, Is as follows:
Be 1t enacted, etc., that all laws
heretofore made for appropriations
Of money from the general treasury
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Cen. Grants Tour Around
the World.
SECONDHAND FURNITURE

Parties removing would do well
to call on
ALFRED MOORE, Auctioneer,
No. United States Hotel Block, If they
want to get good prices for what they wish
to sell. Call and see him. dl6-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
LAST NIGHTS NEWS,
PACIFIC COAST.
,s'IOCk IyEPciS'E.
MORNING Sessions.

IAN FRANCISCO STOCK AND EX-
CHANGE BOARp
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-21
Rebel war UIains.
a Dying wish.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20tb.-Chris-
tian +. Funch, a shipping mer-
chant, who recently died, leaves
1000 Danish crowns to his BROTH
er Emil, and 5000 to his sister
Caroline. He also directs his body
to be taken to Milan, Italy, and be
cremated, and that the ashes be
buried at Copenhagen.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
Married.

MAGU1RE-GOODE-At St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, on
Tuesday, June 18th, 1879, by Rev. Father
G. Delacroix, Mr.. John Mcguire to Miss
Agnes Goode, of this city.
The young and happy couple have the
heartiest good wishes of the attaches Of
the CAPlToL1AN office, each of whom
enjoyed their generous donation of wine
and cake, which was the first intimatiou
we had Of the alliance. May Providence
bless them in their newly formed rela-
tion, and ever stream around them the
sunshine of love and affection. The one
handsome and noble, the other sweet
and gentle, the future must be to them
a "boquet of delightful inspiration"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
l)ied.

KENNEDY-In this city, on Saturday,
June 18th, 1879, at O'clock, P. NJ,
Edward Laurence, son of the late Edward
and Eliza Kennedy, aged l year, 9months
and 8 days.
Another bright and beautiful spirit
has returned to it's home in Heaven. It
is only short while since we saw him
in all his childish beauty, and now he is
sleeping in the cold embrace of the
silent grave. We never again shall see
the smiling face; the sweet voice will
never charm us with its guileless prattle,
and the bright blue eyes have looked
their last, for their light is quenched in
death.
Dear little Dick, farewell! Fond
hearts will miss thee, and home is lonely
without you.
Wondering beneath the coffin lid,
All we adored is hid;
Thy gentle voice will charm no more,
Its last, last joyful note is Ger.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Last Tuesday night white man-the
fireman ON the tug Ncllie-fell over
board into the river and was drowned.
lie had been living here only about three
weeks, having been left by the steamer
Painter on her trip up for gravel to be
carried to the jetties. His body was
caught floating down by couple of
men in skitf, Thursday evening, who
drew 1t into the shore, and Coroner Jadot
SEM lor. The utmost enquiry elected
no other information than that his name
was George, had been employed on the
Iaihter and was brother to some rich
man IN New Orleans, which is hearsay.
OF course, as no names could be given.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

The warm weather is upon us with all
Embellishments. Ithas absorbed every
individual interest and commands the
attention Of all. The Capital question
has even become little obscure. A few
days more and the farmers will be ready
for good rain. One of them told us
he just wanted the rain to hold on until
"he busted them middles out" Hold, We
rumbling thunders, and let the middles
be burstcd.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

On the first page of to-day's issue will
be found poetical contribution enti-
tied "The Sacred Heart" It is from the
gifted pen of one of Baton Rouge's most
accomplished ladies-Mrs. Norah Jones.
During her young days Mrs. Jones con-
trlbuted occasionally to New Orleans
papers and magazines throughout the
country; but, as is we'll known by lit
erary beginners, she found writing for
fame a profitless pursuit, and discon-
tlnued her labors in this respect to look
after the more material matters Of life.
We take peculiar pride in presenting
Mrs. Jones' contributions to the public,
and in week or two will publish noy-
elette of her composition.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
No Chance for the Capital.

Last Tuesday afternoon tobacco
drummer from the Crescent City stepped
leisurely into one of our city retail deal.
ers of the "vile weed" After q minutes
exhibition of his stimulating commodity,
and having nearly secured large and
profitable order, he began answering in
quiries concerning the future location of
the State Capital, which came from our
townsmsn, and among other quaint and
expressive speeches, he remarked:
"Why} my friend, you have no chance
for the cApital-not the least"
"And, 'if you please, sir, for vat reason
We stani no cllance'" asked the retail
tobaccohist.
"simEly, my dear sir, because we have
the triggers set that will upset and de-
moraliza the advocates of Baton Rouge"
"Veli, watts der matterw
"Nevfr mind. You think it is all
right-!hat your town will win-but
wait until the question comes to the
test, and your power will melt away
like snow"
Of course, our tobacco friend bought
largely of the bright and intelligent
drummer, in horn.
But; jokes aside, he has heretofore
been 10 enthusiastic in favor of this
place 'for the Capital that he could not
even bear to hear any one speak Of a
contrary possibility. Now-since the
drummer Of the weed crossed his path
way-s-his dander mounts to ninety-five
degrees in second at the mere mention
of tobacco drummer from New Or
leans He says che no buy tobacco
from such a tam house as dat one," and
for the public honor and credit we hope
thers is no truth in the remark that the
triggers are "set" to demoralize the
advocates of our beautiful and long
wronged city.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

Lieut.. NJ. J. Williams has recently
made considerable improvements to his
manutactory on Front street. He is one
Of the most enterprising men in this city,
and has by energy and industry built
up apaying business. He is now mann
featuring Sharp's patent evaporator a
valuable appliance in sugar-making.
Small farmers will do well to give him
call and examine this new and improved
evaporator, as it is intended for their
express benefit ..r
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

The Independent Silver Cornet Band
went down to Plaquemine on the White
last Tuesday night to serenade the Dra-
matte Association of that place. The
"boys" say that they had very pleas
ant time indeed, and were treated like
lords by everybody in that attractive
little town. This serenade was q yolun-
teer movement ON the part of the gallant
boys of the band, and was high and
deserved compliment to the members of
the Plaquemine Dramatic Association.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
Commencement Exercises Of Centenary
College Of Louisiana
JUNE FAITHFULLY %, 1879

Monday tSsFriday, June 2s-27-Ex.
animation Of College and Preparatory
Glasses.
Sunday, June 29-Commencement Ser
mon by Rev. r. s. Woodward, of Nat.
chez, Miss.
Monday, June 30, at 9 a. m.-Meeting
Of the Board of Trustees. At ~. m.
Exhibition of the Preparatory Depart
ment.
Tuesday, July l, at 10 a. m.-Delivery
OF Diplomas and Badges by the Societies.
At II a. IN. meeting of the Alumni. Ad-
dress by Rev. c. w. Carter, Of Bastrop.
At u p. m. Exhibition of the Societies.
Commencement Day 2rations by the
Graduating Glass, Conferring Degrees.
Baccalaureate by the President.
The public are cordially invited to
attend. c. G. ANDREWS, Pres't.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
The Jubilee.

/. The Jubilee recently proclaimed by
our Holy Father, Leo XIII, will begin
in st. JosepRs Church, Baton Rouge. at
High Mass, Ga. n.y. Sunday, ed, and
will close Sunday, 10th, feast Of IS. Peter
and Paul.
The exercises will be conducted by
Rev. +. Booker, s. j., whom many of
our citizens will remember as attached
to the old College Of the Society Of Jesus
in this city. Former pupils, too, Of the
Fathers at Spring Hill, Grand Coteau,
and in New Orleans, must have pleasant
recollections Of him, and will be glad to
renew acquaintance with one of whom
1t may be truly said that 'none know
him but to love him" His superiors
relieved him some time ago from "that
dry drudgery at the (teacher's) desks
dead WOOD" after nearly thirty years
service, ana ne has since been engaged
in missionary work in the Southwest.
everywhere giving practical illustration
OF that eloquence, the theory of which
he was wont to set forth SO lucidly from
the PROFESSIONAL chair, and-what he and
We must regard as vastly more impor-
tant- winning countless souls to God.
1t is hoped that no man, woman, or
child in the parish will fail to take ad-
vantage of this season Of abundant grace
and mercy, an opportunity which is sell
dom presented more than once in life
time. herparticulars as to the order
Of the exercises, ETC., will be announced
from the altar Sunday next.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21

The Silver Cornet Band furnished, as
IS well known, gratuitous music on the
occasion of the Veteran Reunion, and
that association having appointed Messrs
John McGrath, Thomas B. Dupree, John
). Wax and John Stanard a committee
to oreturn thanks, they met and appointed
the young, fluent lawyer, Thomas Du-
pree, to address the band which he did
in very handsome and appropriate
manner last Friday night.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-06-21
ONE OF NATURES N0BLEMEN.
WHO WAS HIP

One day last week an old colored wo
man was seen slowly and painfully
dragging her way out Of town along
Boulevard street. She had evidently
been making some purchases, as she
carried little old-fashioned satchel that
seemed well filed and too heavy for hel
aged limbs. Old and decrepit and bent
with age, her white locks shining afar,
she wearily plodded her way with the
assistance Of staff. She was very tired
the effort to return home was too much
for her tottering frame. At last, under
the friendly shade of large spreading
oak she falls helplessly upon tie way
side to rest. With a groan she hides
her face in her trembling hands and
prays for help. Many passed with vehi-
cles loaded and empty, but none seemed
to heed her distress until the CHEEKY
tones Of a well-dressed farmer, driving a
splendid span of horses, sang out:
"Hey, old aunty! what's the matteri"
"Ole aunty berry tired, young massa
won't you car dis satchel for her I"
eyes, and will carry the old aunty,
too, if she is going my way. Are you
going out the main big road :"
eyes, sir, dat's de road what Ibis
on"
The old woman then made an effort to
get in the wagon, but her limbs were
stiff, and she gave it up. Whcreupon
the gentleman said:
"Hold-I'll put you in."
And springing out upon the ground,
he carefully took her in his arms and
placed her tenderly in the wagon. A
scene for the gods! A sunbeam in hui
man life to cheer into song and rejoicing
tle angelic hosts above.
Who was this nobleman, were the first
words that sprung to our lips upon being
told the story of this gallant act. But
the witness knew not, and we must for
ever remain in ignorance of the man
who faced the worlds scorn and threw
ray of sunshine across the threshold of
heart that was gathering thick with
evening shadows. What joy he brought
70 that despairing soul, and what bless.
ngs gushed from her heart when she
Uttered the words:
"Bless you, young massa--dis is like
I'D slabe times, when old Dinah want |
or nothing. But dem times am gone
zone foreber."
1t was only little kind deed, yet the
'ent up springs ola joyful fountain were
'urst that poured healing balm upon
he desert waste of an aged colored
woman. God bless the man who did the
'oble deed. Though unknown to the
World, his name is written upon the
treat Book of Life in letters of gold, and
t the end of time we shall all see and
herish it as one of the grandest produc-
ions Of East Baton Rouge parish.