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Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1880-10-09
Origin of "A Wild-Goose Chase"

A writer in the Troy Times says;
"Wild-goose chase" was a term used to
express a sort Of racing on horseback
formerly practiced, resembling the fly
ing of wild geese, these birds generally
going in train one after another, not
in confused hocks as other birds do. In
this sort of race the two horses, after
running twelve score yards, had liberty,
which horse soever could get the lead,
to take what ground the jockey pleased,
the hindmost horse being bound to fol-
low him within a certain distance agreed
on by the articles, or else to be whipped
in by the triers and judges who rode by,
and whichever horse could distance the
other won the race. This sort of race
was not long in common use, for it was
found inhuman and destructive of good
horses when two such were matched to-
gether. For, in this case, neither was
able to distance the other till they were
both ready to sink under their riders;
and often two very good horses were
both spoiled, and the wagers forced to
be drawn at last. The mischief of this
sort of racing soon brought in the meth
od now in use, of only running over
certain quantity of ground, and deter
mining the wager by coming in first at
the winning post.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1880-10-09

following year, few pictures were more
noticed than the single canvas contrib
uted by Francis Leigh Carew, "A. r.
A. The scene of this painting was laid
i'm the chapel of the ruined Abbey OF
Furness; the hour was that of mid
summer twilight. From the central
niche of the three seals of carven stone
that still adorn the chapel, girlish
face looked forth, wondering but undis-
mayed, upon the apparition that con-
fronted her. This was the ghOstly fig
IRE of an abbot, unsubstantial yet dis
tinct, and frowning malignly upon the
fair creature before him. The girl held
in her hand an antique jewel-casket,
from which wealth of pearl and ruby
had showered out into her lap. This
treasure the dim hand of the phantom
was extended to reclaim.
Three or four days after the opening
of the exhibition there halted before
the already-purchased picture "a young
couple for whom it evidently possessed
no common interest. The hour was un-
fashionable, and the room almost emp
ty, and to these facts, rather than to
her thin veil, and eyes aglow with ra-
diant happiness, Margaret Carew owed
it that no inquisitive stare and whisper
proclaimed her revealed to others than
her husband as the original of the ghost
confronted maiden of the picture.
81 found something better in the alb
hey than pearls and rubies, Frank"
she said, at last. Then, as Carew, dis
turbed from his visions of midsummer
twilights, and rocks sailing in the glow
of sunset above an ancient ruin, looked
round at her, her eloquent eye and mo-
bile lip whispered to him, "My hus-
band
Carew made no answer until they
had reached home, nor indeed, for
day or two afterward. One morning
at breakfast, however, he suddenly set
before his wife a vividly-tinted sketch
of her face in its bridal aspect of blush
ing happiness.
Pearl and ruby, Margaret" he said,
pointing to the scarlet lips and white,
small teeth revealed by the smile that
parted them. 81 found them in the
abbey of Furness."
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1880-10-09
No Need Of One.

Detroit Free Press.
A seedy-looking customer who was
drinking glass of beer in Larned
street saloon yesterday, and glancing
from the man behind the bar to the
open door as he slipped, suddenly asked:
HAS this saloon any particular mot
to?"
81 guess not" was the reply.
"Most every such place always has a
motto of some sort"
"Yes, pellet so; but / haf no need
of one. All der buplick understands dot
if dey doan' bay for What dey drinks l
pokes deir headt nit Club, und dot
answers shust as WELL"
The seedy drinker paid for his, and it
took his last cent to do it.
He who gives you fair words, feeds
you with an empty spoon.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1880-10-09

He who gives you fair words, feeds
you with an empty spoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
local BREVIT7ES.

There werc no cases at police headquarters
to day.
1t will be seen By potic, elsewhere tbat all
licenses duo tho city must bc paid by NOV. l.
Twenty six boats for This city and Georgetown
left Cumberland 90 Saturday c,r'ying z $50
tors Of coal.
The first meeting of tie City Council tiaee the J,
GUNNER holiday will be held 10 nigh'' hn W
rum is prsfent. which is doubtful.
Tickets Nos. 80 and 81 for the A. l.. J. e1cur'
sion have been Lost The finder WILL plssse re-
tu:y them to Janney's drug store.
Tho United States steamer TallapooSa, passed
Ibis city this morpipg on her way TO Wcsnlog'
TN.
Henry Jefferson, the negro arrested here ye''
to-day for robbng Mr.. Jackson, ct Westmore-
land couEts, was sent back to that county tnls
morning on ono cf the river steamers.
Mr.. s. j. Reed has completed the improve,
menls to bis property on Fairfax street, and
now hes ope Of tho ueatest and most comfoftsoie
dwellings 10 the FIRST ward.
A telegraph ofi,s is to be established OF
Luray, Page county. By the Western UDlon
Company at an carly day, the lnsttu nen's, &c.,
having been received at the othc' here 10 pe
forwarded.
Mr.. George L. Pre-, will have at his bench IN
,hs market morrow morning some OF the 1ness
salt ws.er tsilors, msckerel and trout mat nave
boon here this seasvn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
Protestant Eplseopal Convention.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE sixth Days ses
sion Of the Protestant Episcopal Convention
opened with the usual religious service.
Rev. DR.. Franklin offered the following:
Whereas. The last clause 10 p. 2, Canon l3.
title l. l., which reads thus: "Or to parties
once divorced seekipg to be uaiIed aealD may
oonflic! with the word of God as written 10 he
24.h chapter, 81 and 4th verses Of the Book OF
Deuteronomy Therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on Canops
be requested to give attention to that S!auso and
report TO this convention.
The Canon in question relates to marriage
nnd divorce and the paragraph reads as follows;
mo mi1istar knowingly after due enquiry shall
solemn;zs the marriage of any person who has
divo,c ID husband or wife still living It such
husband or wife has been put away for any
cause arising after marriage. but this Canon
shall not b, held 10 apply to On inncoent parry
in divorce fer cause Of adultery or to parties
croe divorced seeking to be united again"
The resolution was adopted with discussion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
The Elections To-day.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct, 1.-THE weather is
delightful, though partly cloudy and cooler than
yesterday. Both parties in this city are usIDg
every effort to SECURE heavy vote. Very little
scratching is done, aud everything is quiet at
the polls up to this hour 1910 .; MI There
will undoubtedly bo larger vote than was ever
before poled as 10 somo prtclrc:s the vote OF
noon was up to tho highest vote ever before
cast. All points throughout Ohio and Indiana
heard from Indicate the same earnest work by
both parties. 1t is the most exciting ELECTION
held for oug time. Nothing can DO told at
this hour of probable results
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
Tho baltimore Celebration.

BALTIMORE. OCT. 12-Tho celebration Of the
Seluni- &c nteuniaI is continued to day: The
Knights Ten plar, Royal Arch and Blue MasouS'
are out in full foIc,. including number OF y VS.
ting Comnandery of Knights Templar. ING
remsioder of the procession is composed OF
children of The public schools, of whom thore
arc several thousand 10 tho llno. a threat OF
rain early 10 the forenoon prevented many cbll'
dren from Joining the line, but the procession
is The lsrges! of its kind ever witnessed 10
Bal imore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS: -fho TX Gu
ave Committee oftho Democratic Conservative
rarty net Iast night and eppoioted oaIvasssf'
to a.c,1tain the status Of the vote IN this city
and ccurty, sn5 TO collect such ether statistics
az may he useful and necessary. Inc same
committee have rented the room on kiog street:
iormt,ly ccsuIi led by Mclean q Uhl5r, aud
vii; establish their headquarters, with thnt O:
ih, Central Democratic Club. there this eveb-,
icr, ard have ;rtaugcd for the reception OF
tc:esrsms from the Lndisua, Ohio and West
Vjrriuia cleo lens tonight, and will bulletin
{ same 10 front of the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

THE LEEsDURa BARBEcUE.-Tao Washing
ion and Ohio Railroad has agreed to issue rouno
trin tickets to Leesburg for one isre so as 70
Give thos, iu this city who desire an opportuEi
~ to attcud the grand barbecue to 6e f17eo a.
L,esburg on Wednesday ncxs, o7 tno ilanc'IA
AID Eoesh Club. 1t is thought inst tns ~
ar vii b, ono of the grsodest of the kind yel
,; ia tho State. Ii is expected that there
nil he an immense oouoourss Of people present
and anne preparations have been made to CO.
t:rtsia all. At mig ht there Is to Do oii'''an
t,rch light Or: ,ss!on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

MEETINGS IN THE County last po@tl
al mecurg OF the series held 10 AIxanor,a
cpaay, will tako place 20 night. at johnson :
4,cre. Mcssr,. AItx. Ruotcr. Judge Stuart
l., hlafbury sad others will speak.
Tsc cathusissm 10 the county IA euo,ur-
a2iny, aud vii culloinato in the eresses
poi!tic.l dam 1ns,rElicn st CArin's Sp!ings nsxE
alorGay ever s,cn in the cooney sootl9r. ifeI
Alexandria c ubs az! s!! s'raugers Will ba inV!fco
30 attend. Grrrrai Payne. Cel. Thomas Hmi'h'
i Farquio7. Hon I. +. Ws'lsc,. ii'n. y; a.
b,hanan. Lnt several niAcr speakers VIII al
end on that ccc.sio7. jhein H'Il D, c'oeon'
,..:!nx, ,pusic sba biiDDicg enthusiasm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

ESCAPED TIE LAw.-In tho Washington
poice Court yesterday the casa OF Il. "A; Levi
charged with s8indlipg man naneu l.. NJ.
Sfc7rburz cut of $500 by the throo card moate
s::ac, was called. bu! as the complainant isllea
D acpoar. the case was dismissed. 1t IS alitgSo
,bst Lewis contciera.cs bavicg. maze restltu
,iaa to Steraburg. he corssntcd 10 'ca9e INC
ely. The offence WAS committed 10 Flrglpia'
The Commonwealth > attorney tor aisxan9tla
-, vas il Was.iu stcn yesterday accompanied by
y:i,eIs having tho necessary papers tor LEVI
rest, txoap; rlquIsltion from tho Governor
Levi having refused to accompany the ono IT'S
"a Al[xandria without a requisition, appica
,io, vss made to tho Dsric; attorney 10 nave
him held until o reouisition coull b, obtained,
but this could cot b. done, ard levi wl' ro
:eascd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

AN Unusual. OCCURRENCE "A lady tesld.
.nroo south Washington street has n upe csctus
nlsn. of tho night blooming ccreus variety which,
hss heretofore fulfilled lis mission in this litNano
complied with the law CT nature which its nsms
implies; that is, b;oom at hisht, which 1t diu
with credit 10 itself and with perfect satisfaction
70 all corcarned. Ono day last week, however,
]. reversed the order of things. and Showed that
ia nsmo was a mianomer. for on that occasion,
instead of waiting Till night, il lowered magnit-
Gently in the middle of the day snd closed lis
rclals lust when il should have opened them
This is considered quito !omarkablo ss no In
stance Of tho kind is known, IN this city a. lesst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
Gnrrofed and Robbed.

NEW You *. October 12-Robsrt +. Gouran,
a farmer, from CsnnonVille. Pa, was rescued
by tho police from coach early this morning,
being as he claims. forcibly abducted and gar.
roted. Ho says four mon enticed him into the
hack in Baxter street and robbed him OF $40.
One man named Gafney was arrested while the
others escaped. The attention of the police was
directed to tho coach by the cries of Gouran for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
Cne Presidential Party.

SAN FnASc1sco, October IL "A Seattle, w.
T., dispatch SAYS: The steamer Starr, with the
presidenlisl party. steamed down tho sound and
at Point Alki, miles above Seattle, met fl ae
of etoam boats and iu 70 aud the revenue cutter
Wolcolt, bill decorated with flags and ever.
green's and crowded with people. The creates
enthusiasm prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
Fires.

CHICAGO, o.. l2.-Emmett's Academy OF
Music was destroyed by fire to day. Ooe hrc-
man was killed and 6vo irjared. The fire was
copfined tn tho thcatre. The cause is unknown.
TROY, N. Y, Oc>. 12.-Skinner q 70. 8
knitting mill at Saltwater was partly burned
yesterday. Loss, $40. 900; insured. Seventy.
Ggo operatives arc thrown out of work. Tho
association barns at Round Lake were burned
last night. Loss. 81 900; insurance, So 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
Chinese ImmigratiOn.

NEW YORK, OFT. ia special cable dis,
patch from London gives tho following received
from Shanghai last night: "Oa the IO:h LOST.
the u. S. Immigration Commission had Its hrst
conference With the representatives OF the
Chinese eo7eropent-Pao Hsua ADD LII hung
Tsao, These gentlemen who are the plenipo-
tentlsries on the part of China arc said to De
friendly to the Objects of the commission aud 1t
il now believed thatlh business OF tho mission
vi be rapiily dispatched
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
General Grant.

NEW YoRK, OCT. l2.-Gcperal Grant left
to- day by the D. n. train for Boston. escorted
By committee from that city OF exGovernors
Boutwell, and Talbot, aud Dol. Herbert Y. HUI.
The party occupied special parlor CIR. During
tho morriog tho General received large num-
her Of vi.itore, nmopg whom Wcro cx Governor
Fenton, Rev. Highland Garnet and The Chlnete
Ambassador, Chca La Pin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
The Hcgira of Voters.

CHICAGO, October 12.-TherS was large
hegirs of Chicagoans to Indiana last night. A
single railroad issued yesterday ovor $50 passes
to various points of that State between this city
and Indianapolis Not q few OF those receiving
these pssses sold Thorn to others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
MEDICINAL.

NLD DIR. DODD'S POWDERS NO. 2 will
~ cure sll chronic and obstinate nervous dt
scasss, such IS general nervous debility, in!ol-
untsry seminal losses, caused by indiscretion,
excuses, &c, or by lascivious thoughts and
dreams, producing great physical and mental
weakness. and often destroying both body and
decay, universal lassitude impo!ency or physi.
cal incspacity. insanity and consumption. Price
81 per package, or six packages for so. .,
nR. MOTIFS FRENCH POWDERS will
~ cure Diseases Of the Kidneys. Gravel, elect
and all urinary diseases, nervous debility, loss OF
manhood, seminal emissions, impotency caused
BY indiscretion in youth, excuses, etc, female
weakness or whites, scrofuls, syphilis in all its
forms and all blood and skin diseases speedily
cured. Price So per box. Sent by mail secure
from observation on receipt of price.
DR. HUNTERS SYPHIIITIO PILLS, .
~ specific for Syphilis in all its forms, and
every vestsge Of the disease srsdicsted from the
seases speedily cured. Price ST. large box 81
sp27 JANNEY & CO., Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

ARRANGEMENTS having been made to have
Tho d;snstebes containing tho election news from
Ohio, Indisna ard West Virginia. bullsttned ct
+, moc:atic Headquarters, on King street near
,,j,t, to night. as soon as received, oil ICES
s,yrs received at this Office will be sent there
for he bepef! of the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

LID. HARRISON. ESQ Oar esteemed lcieud
ard fellow citizen, Luther u. Harrison. eloou-
tionis! srd ructioncer leaves to morrow as sales
man ard auciiopeer for tic extensive auction
house CT Leigh Brcs. & Pnelra, IL Meio street,
Norfolk, Va, The largest establishment OF the
.:ind in the State. We arc sorry to lese bis
genial face. hut arc confident that bis ioo bust
ness qualities, temperance, c5ucston cod sterl
irg inlcl,ity. VIII il. ure him success wherever
10 may 20. 10 lis Few G:ld may heaven speed
lin wish glowing canvass and swelling ssi'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
From BuenOs byres.

BuENos AYREs. Oct 1.-THE Natloua'
Congress hes proclaimed General Rooa Pfesl.
dent of the Argentine Confederation. Perfect
trar Utility prevails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

TIE EXcELSIoR.-Tbe Uew steamer Excel
sCr, 90 her way down the river this mornleog'
Stopped st her uba,f, foot of Prircc street, tor
stc1. sine. whore qalte q crowd gathered
10 zee icr. She then proceeded to Quantlcoo,
wLerc her Few wharf has been built. to soc II
the transfer slip would it her bows. and to have
the proper railroad Comic ion betweent he boat
and tho wharf made. TIE plans Tor the slip at
Shepherd's have been drawn and work will DC
C mpercea there 10 short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

Weather Probabilities. October IL lSSO.L
For the Middl, States northwest 70 soI'u I'VE
winds, partly cloudy weather, ilgnt icSn fsl' ;,
followed by rising barometer ana S''gu' = al ID
temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

CORPORATION CoURT.-Hon 4. ". Chiffon,
Judge presiding. Continuation of yesterday
prccsedings-Cor. OLeary vs.. Michael Nor
mile; case ; jury unable 10 agree; juror with
CrsWn and cause continued.
Without entering any orders to-day. the Court
adjourned till to. morrow morning al III o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

BRIGHT AS TIE NooNDAY.-The golden
SUN" FIRE PLACE HEATERS. For sale 6Y
STANSBURY & Bro, manufacturers and deal
ers in stoves and tinHsra, corner OF klog and
Washington stroets, McBarney's Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
Tho Troubles In ireland.

LONDON, Oc;. l2.-Ths Dublin correspond
ont IF the Manchester Guardian says: 1.-The
military authorities in the Wess OF Ireland are
mskiug extensive preparations 10 Wow OF ap'
pretended disturbances"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

Ius WARRgNTcN RARDECUE:-AErcnse-
mcpts have been made with the Virginia Mid
land Railroad, by which persons des,rlcg to
aucrd The barbecue to DO given by the llapto,b
and Eoslsh Cub Of Warronton en- Saturday
next. GIN leavo here at 7.40 o. N. and return a
$50, or leave Wcrrcpton at / O'Clock ct night,
r;achipg hero lb.u. l o'clock. Tho taro tol
The roand tip has b,en fixed at 81 So. The
.,rc from Manassas viii be 10 cents. aud from
CpIpcper q. ii. go cents. round trip; ioterne-
dsto POINTS al proportiouate rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

FALL OVER COATS, in new patterns. OF NOSE
WATERWAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

For BALTIMORE -The Sir knights OF Old
Dominion Ccmu sudery, 10 the number OF about
thirty. !cft here this morning on the S O'Clock
trsin ior Baltimore to participate IN tho grard
masonic demonstration to be made there 10 day.
Tho Atx,rdris Light Infantry and detaoh'
mc1ts Of the Gre department will leave to NOR
row ltr the same city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

Boys Clothing, Boys Clothing. new doSgaS
ius. received at NOSE WATERWAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

z A called meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Co will be held tomorrow (Tuesdsy,
evening at 7:3O o'clock. a full attendance ct
Eli the members, who propose attending The
Baltimore celebration, is desired
oct II-yt JULIAN MOORE, Sec'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

BLUE CuEyIoT SUITS (sre neat and durable)
ut NosEW ATERMAN S cor King aud Fairfax sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

REVERSIBLE OVER COATS (entirely new) at
NOSE WATERWAYS, COR. King and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

1OTlUS 70 STOCKHOLDERS.
LNIOCEuOLDERS MEETING.

THOR RENT-The TWO STORY BRICK
f. DWELLING, on Prince street. now cccu-
lied by Robert Knox. opposite Mr. Jno. Brent 8
residence Possession given Get !. Apply 10
seu17-eOtt a. HERBERI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

ETOR PENTHOUSE No IS Cameron st.,
e between Fairfax and Lee Apply to
ap S-tf j. D. u. ShOOF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

TOR RENT-The THREE STORY BRICK
Il DWELLING HOUSE. on Prince street,
at its iotersc e:on with Patrick street, now occu.
pied by Mrs, Lee. Possession given 1st Nov'r.
eepl4 JOHN II. BRENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

EOR BENT OR LRASE-The desirable An
4 roomy STORE and WAREHOUSE No.
81 Cameron street, lately occupied by X. B.
Lawson & Go. Apply to
pan16 K Al LA WSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12
F1,K SALE or RENT.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

CTORE KING STREET FOR RENT
y The THREE STORY BRICK STORE No.
q King traet, running back to Market alley.
senIG G. @. SMOOT & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

DIVERTON LIME-E0O bbls EiVerton Linz
IL f)r sale by
anglo GRO. WASH1NGTON, ARt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-12

DRFPAREO MUSTARD, READY FOR
I USE, for sale by pint OF gallon 81
oct 7 j. y. MILDLY DIV o
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-29
The Present French Premier.

NJ dc Froycnet, Minister of Public Works
aud President of the Council, is n Republican
of the pronounced school. He is a man of OK
act training, having graduated in 1S46 in the
Polytechnique as Il civil engineer afterward
serving the government until 1855, and then
becoming prominently identified with railroad
affairs. From 1860 to 1870 he also served tho
Empire in Il professional capacity. During
the Franco-Prussiau war he acted with tho
Government of Defense, and on reporting
for duty TO NJ. Gambetta ut Tours he was APP
pointed as project TO an important depart
mcnt In 1876 he appeared as a candi-
date, supported by his former chief, for
Senator in the Department of the Seine. He
was Minister of Public Works under the
Waddngtpn Cabinet, ami Is not onlyR prao-
tical administrative officer, but Il man Of
statesmanlike capacity. He is fine speaker,
logical, direct and persuasive. and author of
several important professional reports and
treatises. He has also contributed to current
literature valuable History of the War in
the Provinces During the Siege of Paris" De
Freycinot believes energetically in defini-
lively making the Republic homogeneous, as
he also favors moderation in republican speech
and manner. In short, he believes that the
Republic is likely to remain such. There
fore he desires to satisfy all OF France
that is not claSsed as irreconcilable.