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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

How WADE BLuFrEp STANTON. Old
Ben Wade one day asked for the promo
tion of II military friend and, when Stan
ton refused, proceeded to discuss it with
much stamping of feet, llourishing of his
cane, and angry cxpostulation. Stanton
sat quietly, and ut last Wade roarcd out
You will do this thing for me, Mr.. Sec
retary?' | will not" curtly responded
Stanton. " say you WILL" again roared
Ben, striking the lounge with his cane.
And | say | won't" replied Stanton.
The two men stood facing and looking at
each other for full five seconds, and then
Wade began, in II voice trembling with
rage: 1t is all very well, Stanton for
you to treat me in this way now, but |
remember when You hadn't n leg to stand
on and | stood for You" Mr.. Stanton's
hard face relaxed, aad he said quite mild
ly, " Very well, Mr.. Wade, if that is the
way you put it, suppose Shall have 10
give you what YOU want" Thank you
Sir replied Wade, and walked to the
door.
AS he was going along The hall of the
war department, moppin. the sweat from
his face, Wade said " Did you ever see
man with such a temper as that man
Stanton has?' could not help smiling,
and the senator. without seeming to think
he had in the least exhibited any temper,
went on to say, IL think Stanton is the
most ll-natured man | ever met This
was too much, and | laughed outright.
What in the devil are YOU laughing ut,
sir?" tartly inquired Wade. was
thinking, Mr.. Senator, You showed Il little
temper yourself" " Did |? did Il? We'll,
l expect did, he said, and then he COM
menced laughing, and laughed until the
walls of the war department rang .~-GeN,
BriShin,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

RETRospECrIoN- WoRDS.--lt
is probably natural that al the last scenes
which have made the strongest impress
sions in life should be recalled by memo
ry The old mountaineer, when he comes
to die, with his last whisper Says his snow
shoes are lost; with the stage driver he is
" on down grade and cannot reach the
brake;" the miner cannot get 10 the air
pipe; the sailor says "eight bells have
sounded" and the gambler plays his last
trump. a little girl died here few years
ago, and rs her mother held her wrist and
noted the failing pulse, Il smile came to
the wan face, and the child whispered {:
There's no more oc5ert here, mamma,
but all the world is full of beautiful flow
ers." a moment later the smile became
translixed. In An eastern city, not long
ago, Sister of Charity was dying, and at
last from IA stupor she opened her eyes
and said: " 1t is strange; every kind
word that have spoken in life, every tear
that | have shed, has become living
flower around me. and they bring to my
sense au incense ineilahle, - Virginia
(Ner) Enterp fSe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

How TO TEACH GEOGRAPHY. .-Slpcr-
intend nj Parker of Quincy, in u recent
address on geography in the primary
schools said that The form, structure and
character Of the continent should be
taught first, and rs firmly fixed in the
child's mind rs Il farm or II scene about its
home. He had seen children in the sec.
Ond and third years rccite the names of
ul the states, with capitals; this was
utter nonsense, In the fourth and fifth
years begin by teaching about plains and
level land: show it on moulding board.
and draw it. Ask the children questions.
Tell them all land is sloping, and ask
what would happen if it was all level.
Ask where rain comes from where it goes,
how far it goes into the earth. Let them
take II shovel and dig down, they will thus
lcain the soil. Mountains are made too
important. Take away the Rocky mount
aims and there is slope of 1000 feet.
AK where water comes out of the ground?
Teach the river basins and how much land
they drain. Tell them the difference be-
tween Il canal and river Where is the
most water. in the river or in the basin ?
How is u buy formed? BY wearing away
ui the land. Massachusetts bay was formed
in this way. Use moulding boards in
preference 10 maps. Begin by building
continents. Show the Importance of slopes.
Alier moulding them let children mould
Them. Drawing maps in squares is the
best way. Teach them incidentals, such
~ forests, travels, or history of localities.
Then test them by questions. Teachers
sGould compose continents; tell how they
Il. 4 h. - hon
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

TIE STUPID BoY.--Nevcr set Il boy
down for stupid hccaHse he does not make
a figure ut school. Many of the most
celebrated men who have ever lived have
been set down by some conventional pedi.
gogue us donkuys Oac of the greatest
astronomers OF the age was returned to
his father by the vilIgc schoolma,ter with
these encouraging words: There's ne
use paying good money for his education
All he wants to do is TO lie on his back ON
the grass and STARE ut the sky. I'm afraid
his mind is wrong Scientific men have
often been logged for falling INTO brown
studies over their books aud many IN artist
of the future has cone to present grief for
drawing all over his copybook and surrep'
titiously painting the pictures of his geog.
raphy, Your genius, unless musical, sci.
dom proves himself one in his childhood
and your snug and self.suilicent piece o
precocity, who takes all the medals, and is
the show scholar of the school, often ends
by showing no talent for anything beyond
a yardstick. Sir Walter Scott was called
stupid AS child, and it was not even con.
sidered to his credit that he was fond OF
" sich trash rs ballads, and could learn
them by heart at any time, That boy who
really worries you by being so unlike his
bright brothers, may be the very one who
will make you proud and happy some
years hence. Take that for your comfort
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

BE- SHORT Long visits, long stories
long essays. long eXhortatons, and long
prayers, seldom profit those who nave to
do with them. life is short. Time is
shore. Momcnts are precious. Learn to
condruse. thridge, and intensity. We can
bear things tAt are dull if they are only
short. We can endure many an ache and
i'll if it is over soon. while even pleasures
grow inspid, and pain intolerabIe, if they
be protracted beyond tho limits of reason
and convenience. Learn to be short. Lop
off branches: stick to the main fact in
your case. If you pray. nsk for what you
would receive. and get through; if you
speak. tell your message and hold your
peaoe; boil down two words into one, and
tthreo into two. Always learn TO he short.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

The most absent minded man was not
the man who hunted for his pipe when it
was between his teeth, nor the one who
threw his hat out of the window and tried
to hang his cigar on peg; no! but the
man whe put his umbrella to bed and
went and stood behind the door.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10

Whom can we trust?' is the black
tyi.e inquiry of an exchange. 1t is of no
Consequence. "Whom can we induce to
trust us?" s the soul agonizer: -NeW
Haven Register
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-10
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

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Notices OF Deaths and Marriages gratis but
sHehded obituary Notices OF Poetry Will be charged
AZ the rate Of five cents per line.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

missloners Phelps and Bryan that the suspen-
sion was ordered because of excessive assess
ments by tho Board of Public Works. Judge
Dent was examined at length In reference to
various orders issued and the opinions OF the
Commissioners.
lie said he was not present and refused to
be present when tho order revising tho assess
mont on Water street, Georgetown, was made.
The Linthicum estate was ono Of the bcneh-
ciaries by the revision, tho taxes on II being
reduced from $4,000 to 5000. In reply to u
question rs to who was the beneficiary of the
Linthicum estate. Judge Dant replied, Mrs.
Linthicum, first; and If she dies, his son, when
he becomes Of age; aud il no dies meanwhile
then the Llnthicum heirs. Ho said that as
Mr. Aldrich evidently intended to reflect
upon him personally, lie would like TO make
statement in connection with tho matter. Mr.
Aldrich disclaimed any intention of re q, citing
upon the witness. Mr.. Sanford asked the
witness If 1t was tho practice of the Commits
sioners TO refuse to act on matters in which
they had an interest, aud Judge Dent replied
that his recollection was that there had been
several cases where ono or the other of the
Commissioners had refused TO act on matters
in which they had an interest. The commit
toe adjourned until tomorrow.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
THE EIREsInE coMPANIoN.
WOLFE O'NEIBs NEW STORY.

WOLFE O'NEILS NEW STORY,
KEEPING THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR,
VIII be commenced in THE FIRESIDE CON-
PANION, No 600, out to-day.
This story Is full of Irish wit, humor and fun.
They're ploltin to do ye harm, O'Dron"
Faith it's no harm they'll do me-" replied the
constable. "Pat RanleGsh has given himselfup
already, and he's too smart II lad 10 SO contrary
to the law"
"Well ye can take me as soon as ye like, O'Drlon,
but mind yc, th9 durbies arc not to be put on me"
"rheres no made Pat"
"Troth there's 10 made; and I'll not hev them,
do ye mondP'
"Now, me good frnds," said Pat, addressing
the people, who during the above scene had not
touched nouthful Of the food, ''yoes can ute wild
clear conscicnces, in the face OF what McMann has
said. Ycos can take my word, and I'm no liar.
I've only brought yc what was mo own, and its
not stolen food yer passing yer lips"
Pot having delivered himself as above qu oted,
put himselfiu charge OF tho constable, and was
iakcu from the shanty.
The threo men passed along until they came to Il
bridge crossing a creek.
Pat had walked along quietly until he came to
this bridge.
MciIann had kept on tho off side from our hero
during the walk
Upon reaching the centre of tho bridge Pat Gamo
to dead halt, and, in fierce tones, exclaimed;
I'm go no further! And now, McMann, it's you
or for the watherW
sail by all ueWsdcnlprS
National Republican., 1880-03-29

Special attention IS called to { ho advertise.
ment of the testimonial 10 bo given little Eva
Henderson at Odd.Felows' Hall on Thursday
evening next under the direct patronage OF
somo Of the most distinguished residents Of the
oity. Little Eva has been ono Of our foremost
amateurs In helping the cause OF charity, and
rs her talents are of high order, her friends
have taken this method of establishing fund
to educate her for the stage Little Eva will
bo assisted by such well-known amateurs as
Messrs, Ralph Jefferson, Howard Nyman,
James +. Joyce, John Randolph, ii. L, Leach,
Charles Mallard, aud tho Misses Lillian, Riley,
Ida Tullock, Carrie Blossand the young ladies
and gentlemen of the Capitol Hill Amateur
Club, Little Eva has been the recipient OF
marked attention from President aud Mrs.
Hayes before whom sho recently appeared,
and has also received high encomiu ms from
John Mccullough, Mary Anderson and other
shining lights Of tho profession which the
child proposes adopting.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Thirty Years In the PonItontlary.

Justice James, by his action in the Criminal
court last Saturday, gave warning to all flends
indulging in tho outraging of women and
children that they need expect no mercy If
they fell into his hands. Jarrett Pitcher, pre-
viously convicted of committing n rape on
Fannie Mitchell, of Georgetown, little girl
about twelve years of age, was brought out
for sentence. His counsel, Mr.. Bell, stated
that this was the mans first oiiense, he was
not an old offender, and hoped that the court
would take these facts into consideration, aud
lot them weigh in his favor
Mr.. Perry thought that the man had ntoned
for all slowness in crime by the energy with
which he started out and rapid progress made.
lie moved for sentence.
His Honor spoke to the prisoner rs follows
You have been properly convicted by tho jury
Of violent rape upon littlo helpless child.
Tho crlmo calls for the largest punishment
the court can inAict. l now sentence you to
punishment in the Albany pententiary for
thirty years, at hard labor"
Hardly had the sentence been pronounced
ere the prisoner commenced crying, and this
was followed by moaning and protestations OF
his innocence which became so loud and FIRE
Quent as to disturb tho court, and the man
was taken elsewhere and finally back to Jail.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
An Improved Anchor.

"IIow to Anchor" or "How to get good
hold" on anything is tho one thing desi rablo
In this life, but partcu larly in tho broad
ocean, in the bed OF which anchors have been
cast and dragged remorsclessly from time
immemorial by both governmental ships and
our merchant marine. Tho dragging or foul
ing difficulty seems now to have been com
plstely overcome by Rn invention Of Mr.. John
i. Tucker, oil East Washington, who procured
caveat for the sumo from the Patent-Otico
last Saturday. IL not only ovorUOmos tho
jack-kuifo objection heretofore raised against
patent anchors, as the closing one arm opens
tho oiher and cinches its grip, but has guards
from the shunks obyiating tho fouling OF chains,
eto. One peculiar merit Of tho invention is
the fact that all tho anchors now in use or in
stock at different navy yards eau be utilized
in manufacturing the improved anchor with
out waste Of material.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
The Rrowns, Of ProYldence.

"Old Prob" intcrrered last Saturday and
upset the opening game between the Nationals
and Baltimores on the grounds of the latter.
But the boys set it down for Friday next, and
on Saturday promised to 90 to Baltimore and
play the return game. Gelhardt arrived on
Saturday morning, and says that he is ready
Tor work. Ho looks in excelont condition
and doubtless has taken good care of himself
through the winter. To-day MT 3:i5 O'Clock
the Nationals meet the Brown University
team. with Richmond as pitcher. This is The
champion college nine of the East, and n strong
one at that. Not only have they ono of The
finest pitchers in the country, but ho receive:
most excellent support, and whoever beat:
them will have to play pretty good bali
There should be fine attendance ON the
opening day.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
1ho Ront nnd selno Cnse.

Tho baboas corpus c4so of Joseph G, Harper
John Il. Donaldson, John Elm5 Charles f.
Burch and Joshua Reed, charged with stealing
a boat and seino from tho sheriff Of Charles
county, Md, was hoard by Justice james last
Saturday, Mr., Irving Williamson appeared
for Tho petitioners and Messrs, Davenport and
Hamilton for tho sheriff, who was present also
his deputy, l.. w. sutherland. AT the close OF
the argument His Honor took tho papers aud
reserved his decision,
National Republican., 1880-03-29
nm DrnwhnclL myeslIgatIon.

Tho House District Committee resumed on
Saturday the investigation Of the charges Of
Treasurer Glallun against the District Com
mia,ioners, Commissioner Dent was the only
witness examined. IIo said the records did not
show why the issue Of taX.lien certificates was
suspended in May, 1876, except In the report
Of tho Commissioners in 1877, which stated
that they were suspended because tho work OF
revision was ordered, lie was told by Conn
National Republican., 1880-03-29
CITY ITElIS.
a $1,000 Gmnrnntee.

positively cure BrighCs Disease and Diabetes,
and it is guaranteed that it will also euro
ninoty-nne per cent. of other kidney diseases,
ninety five per cent. of all liver dsea ses, and
will help in every case without injury to the
system when taken according to directions,
and tho sum OF $1,000 will be paid to any per.
son who can prove that it has failed to do
this. II. II. WARNER & Co.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
IN the Cnnsnmntive.

WILBoR's COMPOUND OF COP LIVER OIL AND
LIME, without possessing the very nauseating
flavor of the article as heretofore used, is en-
dowcd by the Phosphate OF Limo with heal
ing property which renders tho Oil doubly
eiIlcacious. Remarkable testimonials Of its
efficacy can be shown to those who desire to
see them. Sold by A. b. WILGoR, Chemist,
Boston, and all druggists.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

Famous Clothing Store
Wlllot s. Libbey-Lumber.
Brick yard for sale or rent.
Ford's Opera House-FdrllX.
Brown University ys. Nationals
Theatre Comiquc Sentenced 10 Death.
National Thoatrc-rhe Bankers Daughter,
Congregational Church-Lectuse By ReY. i.
3 PlAtt.
J.. Heilbmn'5 Celebrated Shoe House, 402
Seventh street northwest,
Lincoln IIall-Ono grand coucort by the
Young Apollo Club Of New York.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

MEssRs. DEvLIN g. Co., of New York, are
bringing out some new styles this spring.
The newest and tho best are the Wimbledon
walkingCoats and the "cut-away" sucks.
Either of these aro particularly suited for
young and mddlo.ased men for street and
general wear. Branch office at 1920 + street.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

SIXTH COMPLIMENTARY soCIABLE of the
"Fanchon Club" will be given at Old. Follows
| Hall Monday evening, March 80. The commit
tee has cndeuvored TO mako the affair the most
brilliant Of the season. Tho hall will be hand
souely decorated and the Marine band in at
tendance, with Professor Schneider as leader.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
THE OLD WOMAN IN WINDOW.
Card.


have just returned from New York, and on
Tuesday, March 30, and during the week, shall
offer for sale fine stock OF new goods, consisting
OF Imported Hosiery Gloves and Mltts In every de-
sirablc STYLE color and quality and splendid line
of ladies underolothing and General Furnishings
Ny Corset trade Is too well established to require
any recommendation beyond what my patrons so
kindly and frequently bcstow. In my own make
guarantee in the most difficult cases perfect t and
entire comfort.
I am prepared to meet all requirements In
French English, German and American CoScts In
silk, satin or coutl some lines of which arc per-
fect-munufactured in Paris for rly own trade
and are admirably adapted to impart graceful
symmetry aud elegance to the figure.
My stock of patent Shoulder Brace and Dress
reform Corset Waists, for which 1 special agent,
is complete ANNIE X. HUMPHREY,
$50 Tenth street northwest.
French German and Spanish spoken. mar27'S.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Marriage Licenses.

The clerk of the court has issued the follow.
ing marriage licenses Edward Queenan and
Annie Warricls, both of Charles county, Md;
II. NJ Book and Margaret A. Smith; Heinrich
Kaufman aud Lizzie Schewerz.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

LIFE is full of sorrows and dsappointmonts,
but the most samguine hopes OF all those who
try DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup arc all ways real
ized. II never diaannoints. Price 25 eemts.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

Five hundred solid gold genuine amethyst
rings at 81, worth S5. Il. Harris s. Co., 435
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

OUR STRING OPENING FROM a. NJ. TO s p.
NJ. ElSENlAN BROS, CLOrHlEHS AND TAIL
ORS, CORNER 7TH AND L.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Thermoms,rio Readings.
Anrnll % 1851
Indications.

For the Middle Atlantic States light rain or snow,
followed by clearing weather, northeast backing
to northwest winds, stationary or higher tenpeTa
turo, rising barometer.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

OBSERVE THE DISPLAY OF SPRING SUIT
lows. EIsEMAN BROS, CORNER 7TH AND L.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

Tho Genuine Purisian Diamonds.
Ear-rings, rings, studs etc. set in solid gold,
from SO up. II. Harris & Co., 435 Seventh
street.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

JULIUS LANsBUReHs Famous Carpets, Oil
Cloths and Window Shades.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

50 AND up for Pants, $50 and up for Ovor.
coats, 81 80 and up for making and trimming
Pants. ]. A. Greisbaner 435 Ninth slreet.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

S25 Solid Ii Carat Gold Watch,
very handsome, worth S35. Jacobs Bros, 1923
Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

julius LANsBUEGH's Famous Carpets
Famous Prices and Famous Stock. 42l 7th
stleet.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

OUR SPRING STOCK COMPRISES SUITS OF
ALL THE POPULAR WEAVES. ElSE1lAN
BROS, CORNER It'll AND T.
National Republican., 1880-03-29

THE Rowland Dental Association, I'll Four-and-
a,half street. use only ;. s. Whites artificial teeth.
Philadelphia. Price 81 per SET
National Republican., 1880-03-29
FIFTEENTH.sTnEEr CHURCH,

The Easter exercises ut the Fifteenth-street
Presbyterian church wero The best that were
ever held in that church. An Easter sermon
was preached to the Sunday.school children by
their able minister, Rev Frank Grimke. The
music was rendered under the direction of II.
f. Grant. Lloyd's Easter Anthem aud Zundel's
Quartette were the selections rendered. The
names Of the singers are as follows: Misses
Tilghman, Slade and Evans, soprani; Smith
and Barries, alti; Messrs Grant aud Hyman
tenori; Male, Butler, Lane and Gray, bassi
Bel!iui ID. Fleet, organist.
National Republican., 1880-03-29
Mrs. soott-siddons.

Mrs. Scott-Sddons will give reading at
Lincoln Hall tomorrow evening. Possessed
of peerless beauty, rich and well-trainod
voice. this lady enbodies the qualities requi-
site to dramatic artistic in a superlatve dc.
gree. Those who attend tomorrow evening
will be richly rewarded for their attendance.