davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

At the regular monthly meeting of the
Associated Veterans OF the Mexican War, held In
this city yesterday, after the usual routine OF busi
ness, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, when the constitution and bylaws OF
this association was formed in 1879 party politics were
ignored forming part In the objects and aims Of
the society, 1t being then the desire and Intention
accord to every member perfect freedom In action and
belief In all political questions OF the day But In the
course events circumstances sometimes alter
The time has come, In the opinion Of this
body for temporary suspension OF this rule, and for
taking departure In the interest OF COM
rades. II is Wen known that leading Republican Sell
and Members Of Congress have laterly INDUCED
ter contempt Of our old cOinrade In arms whenever
friends sought occasion 10 have our hum
bile claim to recognition on the pension roll
bodies. They have repeatedly heaped insult and
contumely, In most ungenerous spirit, upon
the heads old soldiers Of the Republic, whose pre-
tensions To recognition by the Pension Once on a
footing with other pensioners were Endorsed by
twenty state Legislatures, and leading Iiepub-
lican Senator, who presided the Republican Con
yention at Chicago. offered, rs provlsO To the bill
before the Senate that before the Mexican veterans
shall be peIisioned they shall FIRST make oath and
prove themselves p.ipers Sef-respect and the
mon instincts Of manhood, therefore, require Of III
that we should combine our influence, and endcayoi
l0enlst In cause by earnest appeal, the SYM
patty and aid Of fellow soldiers Of all In
which the country has been engaged, who have
heritage In the glory and prosperity of the ma
tlon 10 properly reluke this arrogant party grown
sOlent BY overlooking t the public crib, ut the polls
Ia the forthcoming contest for political supremacy.
Rss0lpsd, That We recommend to our kindred
s0eatios Of Mexican Veterans Throughout the United
states TO organize campaign clubs, and cordially in
wife the soldiers Of the Republic In the North
In the South, In the Fast aud In the West, To enrol
their names with us and rally around the old flag as
grand army Of American warriors. In support Of tn,
nominee of the Democratic party for the Presidency
General Winfield Scott Hancock, gallant soldier an,
statesman, In whom every patriot who ever bore arm
| Ia defense Of what he honestly deemed 20 be RICH
| may with confidence hope to Mud friend and Wis
counsellor.
Resolved. That copy Of these resolutions he fur
nshed for publication In The Pdetts, and 10 the pres
| Of the country, and we earnestly recommend thei
adoption by the associations OF Veterans Of Mexico II
| every state Of the Union.
| JAMES W. DENVER, President.
| A. NJ. KESADAN, Secretary,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

Considerable hilarity has recently been
excited In Austro- Hungarian military circles by an
incident quantity illustrating the rigid strctness with
which Magyar non-cOmmissioned officers wont ia
carry out to the very letter, the instructions
tanned In the Imperial Royal Military Code: few
airy at Kaschau, and his body, in due course
signed to the grave with the customary military
h0nors. 1t was observed, however, by n superior
ocer present at the ceremony of interment that the
firing party following the coffin marched into the
Cemetery with fixed bayonets, contrary to the esa'-
liscd military usage In similar AS the
burial rites had been concluded he sent for the
geant commanding the party. and asked him, with
some asperity, "Whether he did not know that II
was contrary to regulations for funeral escort Ia
march with fixed bayonetsy' Standing stiiy NJ the
salute the conscientious sergeant replied; Yes,
10 report that the deceased, during his illness and
the time OF his DEATH under arrest. 1t WAS there
fore, the duty of his escort tn fix bayOnets.' every
well, You may CO. was the reJOinder; and the mode
disclplinarian retired with the proud consciousness
that he hat, trinmphantly proved his case.-Loadon
TeIsUrUpL.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

JAMES A. lIgDDES, cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Newark, arrested on the steamer
Britanlc AS she came Into New York yesterday. lie
Is charged with defaultlng. but claims that he
plain and came back voluntarily for that purpose.
PoIsT PLEASANT. N. j., July 3.-Frank
schenorie, Of New York. an empoye Of the New
Jersey Central railway, fell beneath the wheels of q
train this evening. both legs cut on. lie WAS
carried IN dying condition 10 New York.
JERSEY Cry, N. j., July 3.-Frank Lillien-
dahl, cashier Of the First National Bank Of Hoboken
has been declared defaulter 10 the not exceed
a, 900. The cashier when accused OF the defaiea-
lion by the president of the bank, said thai he n-
tended make good the deficiency In his account and
that II had been caused by his family wants.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.--Miranda Grey,
(c0ored, aged twelve years, struck small child,
the brother Of Emanuel Rowland, aged thirteen.
Rowland, taking The ehild's part, ran after the
girl but Miranda fell her own house, and when
picked up was found TO he dead. II Is believed she
died from heart disease.
PHILADRIPHIA, July 3.-Willam Agnew,
aged eight years, shot Ia the abdomen to-day b,
Frederick Humrickhonse, aged fourteen. The boyi
were shooting al mark when ball from Huinriek-
house, pistol struck Agnew George Gearing aged
fourteen badly burned about the face 10 might
| by the explosion Of toy cannon.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
had style.

Mrs. Lynn Linton speaks of bad style :"
as "a thing subtle that 1t can scarcely be ex-
planned, ~ and gives this illustration: "The girl
was dressed, 1t would by the description, UNI
exceptionally and yet the total failure Her
gray merino made with the profusiOn OF iOunces
and trimmings dear to second-r fashion, and trim
med largely with mock lace OF common kind aud
pattern. Round her neck she wore blue te-Ier-
nards lOcket sung long streamer OF blue ribon OF
lighter shade than her tie-and row of white satin
stone beads with depending. Her golden hair
was dressed In mutitudinOns puffs and brads won.
derful structure, through which visible unsghty
tracts OF graenis frlzets rather destructive
OF the effect sought to be produced her hat was an
aulac0is but very picturesque Rubens, with long
white feather, red rose, mother Of pearl buckle
and skeleOnized kind OF agrette the artistic
ments among the black lace and velvet with which II
hullOneu., ~
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

The completion of the lnhexible, the Ajax,
and the AgainemnOn, which is promised during the
present year, viii make an important addition 10 the
available strength Of the British navy. The IneXbe,
the largest -Oiwaf aiOat, Is vessel OF H. iOt
displacement; while the DandOlO and Duio, heI
rivals IN the Italian navy, only 10, $40 tons. The
armament Of the lnneNiDle consisting OF four So ton
guns Is II Is true inferior 10 that Of the italian ships
each of which four lOO-tOn guns; but tile
other hand, there be no doubt thai the English vessel
Is Of greater strength than The Italian men Of The
Ajax and the AgamemnOn are sister ships, each OF
s. ACE tons, that by the completion OF the three
vessels 81 65s tons OF TOnclad shipping VIII DO added
10 the Immediately available strength Of the navy.
The andA gamemnon carry Only four aston guns,
but as the weapons throw proiecile weighing zoo
pounds with SUFFICIENT velocity 10 penetrate l4-inci
aruor the vessels must be regarded as extensively OF
considerable power while they possess great defensive
strength.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
10 the Editor Of The Sunday Herdh:
Sir Probably no action of the O.

SIR Probably 10 action of the Commits
slohes OF Inc DISTRICT mas ever created more JUST M
District their failure To reappoint Mr.. George
White one Of the school trustees Mr.. White has
served long and faithfully that he Is regarded by
the parents, scholars, and teachers as part Of our
public school system. His excellent business quail
ties, well used In the administration of school
affairs chairman OF two Of Its most important
mittees-suppies and accounts-has been the cause Of
saving many thousands Of dollars annually, and dur
ing the past year. for the first time IN the history Of
public schools. find them with an unexpended
balance of over "a, 600.
u is to be hoped the Commissioners win see their
mistake and reverse their action. This should b,
understood a complaint against the esimable gem
teman, who, without his knowledge or consent, was
appointed to succeed Mr.. White. Joseph H. Pearson
rs TO the born: received his elementary train
Ing In cOOs. and for honor. Integrity, and tho
qualities that combine 10 NJ him for the Important
duties OF the position is the peer Of any man. and his
appointment Is eminenly satisfactory TO the people o
the Fourth School District.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
A ModeI DiscIpIinariau

In all the literature Of death, know nothing mo
pathetic. boston Courier.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
s-777-777-7777777 777|77777~
Hos initial Stewards,



To The Editor Of The Sunday Heiud.
At last step has been taken toward the
rights regarding hospital stewards of the Army the
Surgeon General OF the Army having set forth the
qualifications required Of candidates for that position
whicl are follows; ''General knowledge OF the
English language, chemistry pharmacy, matord med
lea and minor surgery, his physical health aud
standing hsexperience In and capacity for compound
Ing aud preparing prescriptions his ability TO control
men and manage ordinary hospital and his general
aptitude for all responsibilities Of the position.
Now why could sot second step be taken such as
recurring all stewards now In the service to appear
before board convened Ia the departments where
they may serving for REORGANIZATION In accordance
with the above requirements, and then grade aud pay
them according W their knowledge Every right
minded steward would gladly and willingly eou be-
fore hazard OF that kind. THIS matter ought 10 be
for IA no profession Is an error made harder 10
rect and Of more serious results than In that Of the
pharmaceutist; no money would replace the life lost
through an error OF this kind The knowledge re-
auired cannot be obtained by few months study In
ward room on dispensary; patient study and money
has been laid out by many steward IN the service
| 10 acquire what knowledge they have, OF which
the Government Is reaping the benefit now. Why not
paw them according To that knowledge The clerks at
department headq even down To the messenger
receive more pay than steward, who Is often COM
PEELED 20 do the duties OF ward master ana be-
sides those OF his position and many times Ia the Held
or at frontier posts he has to perform the duties Of
physician 10 the hest OF his ability, which position
makes tie responsibility IN the latter the greater.
| Give The stewards some inducements TO work for,
| and think q good class of stewards could be
gotten and kept In the service and there furnish them
| with some pharinaceutal Journal, the the
medical oiicers are furnished with medical Journals
to enable them keep up with the advancements OF
the times, his $50 month certainly inadequate FOL
| - A STEWARD.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
A CoMhiding Affair.

Kate Water, alias Hill, a notorious prosti-
tute, on Friday night waylaid a Mr..
Palmer, living on Twelfth near street,
and with cowhide proceeded 20 ayenRe an
Imaginary wrong, believing MIR. Palmer 10 DO the
cause Of having her bagnio Kept under police suryei
lance. MIR. Palmer received several hard raps from
the eOwhide, aud felt the disgrace very ke,ny. He
procured warrant the arrest Of Kate, and last
night Ocer Breen arrested her and brought her into
FIN Preeinct where collateral for her al pesrace
at Police Court WAS left
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
Crick ct.

PmLADELPHiA, July 3.--BaltimOre aud
New York were defeated here to-day by local eric
clubs. The game between the Manhattan eleven aud
a batting exhibition, the home eleven making s2s
runs with 0 wickets down. The runs at the fan OF
each wicket were as follows; Manhatian-2a 20, az,
~, "A, 49, 60, 100, 100, M. Merion-l2, -, I43,
l5o, 2so, 26i, 267, 32O, 32l. 32s.
At Nicetown the Baltimore club met with theii
fourth consecutive defeat the Germantown club win
ming In two inning game, with six wckets spare
The score was--Baliimore, first inning, Co., second
inning, l06. Total. l75. Germantown-hrst Inning,
GO; second inning, III. Total, ~.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
The standing of the League clubs up to
yesterday is as follows below. The games of yestel

The Manhattans defeated the Douglas on
Thursday, by the score OF Is to 10. The game
called on the eighth inning on account Of rain The
finest plays made by Hatton. White, Toliver, and
shepherd clean home by Taibert, bringing
In two runs, the feature of the game.
The retirement of the Baltimores will
necessarily make change In the schedule and record
of the National Association Clubs. No definite plan
has Yet been determined upon and consequently the
table Is published the II the club still existed.
There Is also question to the standing OF the
Athletics. OF Philadelphia, since their appearance
here, they have not met single Association club, In
sort OF contest:
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
Secretary Ramsey AZ Home.

MRsEAPoIIs, MINI, July 3.-The celebra.
iion Of the two hundreth anniversary OF the discovery
Of the 81. Anthony's Fais by Father Hennepin, oc-
Cured IN this city IN the campus Of the state unyer
iy. II Is estimated that TO- 900 people were on the
campus daring the exercises. Among the noiablei
present were Gen Sherman. Secretary Ramsey, Hon.
4. ~. WashbuTne, ex-Goyernor Davis. Gen. siblcy,
State Historical Society welcomed the visitors. Ex-
Governor Davis read an historical address. poel
was read by A. T.. Miller, OF WOrthington, ane
man, aud otkers.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
A POInpeian House.

An almost perfect house has been lately
disentombed at Pompe. II Is the best preserved of
all the Roman dwellings hitherto discovered. There
are two atra and a very spacious peristye, IN the
middle Of which there Is an ornamental fountain.
clearing up some Of the doubtful points concerning
the arrangement of Roman baths The paintings In
the Interior of the house executed with consider
able taste, and they are In good preservation Those
on the first hOor, representing for the most part
marine animals, are especially interesting. The
frescoes also. which contained In the wings Of
the building are excellent representations of scenes
from animal
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

A gentleman of the highest piscatorial au-
thority In New Jersey writes us from Trenton under
date of the 18th, follows:
"While fishing for striped bass few days ago In
the Delaware at Wells's Falls, fifteen miles above
Trenton, took three shad tyearlings) the hook,
and q gentleman IN the boat with me took two, the
largest measuring fifteen inches. few days later
Mr.. A. j. Scarborough, fishwarden at Lambertville
N. j., took two at the same place They were taken
with angle worms and shad roe, and bit sharply,
proving also very 'gamy' when hooked. They were
of course OF value for the table, but the occurrence
Is interesting from Its rarity. A.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
For Mount Vernon.

The staunch and elegant steamer Corcoran,
Capt. Blake, will make two trips to Mount Vernon
and intermediate points the 5th leaving at 10 A.
NJ. and T.. NJ, arriving back at an early hour.
Fare 10 intermediate points, 20 cents; Mount Yer
non, 81 No pleasant suggestive point, patr-
oticaliy speaking, could be visited than where re-
pose the Temains Of the Immortal Washington.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

To all who suffering from the and indis-
cretons Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss Of manhood. oic, VIII send recipe that viii
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary In South America
Send a self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INMAN, Station ID, Esw York Cuy fei5-iy
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

~ deal, )" remarks the merchant -
the gardener; pass, observes the railroad super
inteIdent; ~ lead hearts, ~ adds tho bean; %
follow suit chrps the tailor with his little bill; al
trumpet chiines the cornet- player; lyon cur, -
shouts the butcher, as the dog run on with two
pound steak. Thus may classes seem " 10 mad.
game Of.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
AquRtics.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Columbia Boat Club held last night at the Riggs
House, a large number Of members being present.
Thirty members were admitted, filling up the
limit Of hundred and fifty, while large number
Of applicants wers reported on fayorably and held
over TO await vacancies The club received reports OF
the building and other committees. showing rapid
progress In the construction OF the boat house, which
is expected To be finished the latter part OF July.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
The First Gun.

Last night, while numbrr of boys We're
engaged In firing OF some fireworks Eighth street,
between II and s, 0ne OF them, named Heinline, son
Of Policeman Heinline, was shot In tls hand by an
accidental discharge OF pistol The bali o.lged In
the heshy part and was extracted by doctor In the
mel
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

The different cOlored clubs of this city have
arranged a schedule OF games TO be played by the
Eagles, Douglas, Keystones and Maniattans. The
prize is to be handsome siIver-mOunted rosewood
bat The first game arranged according to the sche-
due takes place on Wednesday next on the National
grounds between the Douglas and Keystones.
The Capitol Citys, a nine from the Treas
ury Department, left last night for Richmond, Va,
where they to play the leading club OF that city
They viii also visit Petersburg. Among the players
are Holly, Bieaski, Kipp, Cross, Deggs Wise,
Rnhe and MI
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
u N ID u IL r A II T. IL,
Special aotifes.
,a1y- ALL HANCOCK AND ENG

eCI9J@ ALL HANCOCK AND ENGLISH
p2 CLUBS requested 10 forward Ia the
SECRETARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL
COMMITTEE a full list Of their ohcers places, and
time Of meeting. LAWRENCE GARDNER,
jyi-lH Secretary Democratic Central Com.
SJf.WANTED-YOU TO KNOW THAT
VIZ We sell First class Tailor made Second hand
Suit much better and great deal cheaper than
mon new suit can be bought. at justin OLD
STAND, No $40 ID street between sixth and Seventh
streets northwest or at Branch store, No. 4Os Ninth
rect, between ID and streets northwest
n. B.-We buy but First-cIass Secondhand Cloth
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
That should live with the crooked moon In he
eternal beauty.

This line has for me always had an indescrbable
charm. shortly after the publication Of her book she
returned to New York for y brief visit, and remcm
her her driving down Broadway In All open carriage,
her raven locks blended and powdered with diamond
dust. Adali lsaacs Menken was married four times,
her second and third husbands being respectively
John G. Keenan, the gladiator AMI Orpheus q. Kerr,
the humorist One the incarnation Of brute force the
other an ideal type Of the shy, shrinking sensitive man
Of letters. Why one woman should ut different times
In her career have been attracted TO men so antipo
ally different leave for others, wiser than the writer
OF this to explain. shortly after her return to
| Pere In Chaise. While dying, she wrote her own
epitaph. Scuptured on tho cold stone white hand
points upward-beneath 1t is this simple inscription:
''ThOu KnOwest.''
In all the literature of death, know nothing more
pathetic. -BOSton Courier.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

Notwithstanding, on July 8, Willie Parker,
aged thirteen years. Funeral Tomorrow at Il. NJ.
from Ills father = residence 7i6 Sixth street.
CLARK-July 4, william II. Clark, n native oil
New Hampshire, In his sixty fonrth year Funeral
to-day from his late residence, i3i5 seventh street
northwest, at o. clock l.. NJ.
CRANE-July 3, LydiaP. Crane. Funeral at i23l
Massachusetts avenue northwest to-day at o. clocl
H..
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
Brain-Pressure la New York and
London.

What they call brain-pressure in
schools Is attracting attention ia London. II is the
evil loudly complained Of In this country at iiineC
that of imposing delicate children mental tasks
that few grown persons would care 10 attempt. II is
the peculiar abuse OF modern educational systems,
aud deserves practical attention.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
Mr. Pnrtinrton saxs

Don't take any of the quack rostrums, as
they are regimental 10 the human cistern; but put
your trust In Hop Bitters which will cure general
dlapidation cOsive habits and all comic diseases.
They saved Isaac from severe extract of tripod
fever. They are the ne plus anum Of medicines. -
Boston ll0Je
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
u. Coats,
Higgins'. German Laundry SOAP

Previous to rebuilding We offer these goods
ion o. They the best for the price IN The coui
Try. Eiseman Bros, corner seventh and y.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

Commencing July l, Pullman sleepin,
ears win be run from Baltimore aud Washington Il
White sulphur Springs. Parlorcars from Washing
ton to white sulphur Springs. See advertisement Il
aiiDther
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04

IL perfectly pure, being made OF carefully
selected stock, and rs therefore the cheapest. Ask
your grocer H. aud that you yet only the gem
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
prexiaus 10 Rebuilding.
New ships In the English Navy.

A complete assortment of thin clothing a
greatly reduced prices. Eiseinan Bros, corner sew
nd 4
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
The Flrht One.

The first whale ever known to enter the
Black WAS discovered on April 30 by the Of
the Russian steamer Eibriis lie was treated to q
and killed him. The combined efforts Of two hun
dred men were needed Ia drag him on the shore. lie
measured thirty feet IN length and seven feet
across,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
We must make room,


Previous to rebuilding. Great reduction in
ner Seventh and e.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
CITY NEW S .


For the Middle Atlantic States clear OF
partly cloudy weather. light notihetly winds, becom-
ing variable, stationary high temperature and ha-
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
Nndertakers.
HENRY LEES SONS,
DEKTA II ERA ".
, w. BARKER,

Main Once, 332 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Branch Offices, iSs Maryland avenue southwest and
3Oi Pennsylvania avenue southeast, aug2Oiyh
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
DIED.

The deadening preparations of opium for
Dr. Bulls Baby syrup. Sold by all druggists
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
BOYS, Pants, 90 Cents
school Trustees.

Previous to. rebuilding, at Eiseman Bros.
corner Seventh and f.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-07-04
shad Taking the Hook.

Our S. pants to order are offered for "a
Eseman Bros, corner Seventh and T..