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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-04
lie WAS THERE.
Tho Loaiiug Pluto Who Was Shown Pic
ture of tho Mountain Meadow
Massacre.
From The Virginia CITY Territorial Enterprise

From tho Virginia City Territorial Enterprise.
Among II number Of oil paintings 10y Me
Clellnn displayed yesterday In front of the
auction store Ut J, q. Currie u Go, WAS one
representing tho Mountain Meadow maasa-
pte The teams and WAGONS OF the aininrants
are seen winding down into the valley In
which the horrible tragedy IL soon to be- on
acted, while behind rocks and trees In the
foreground were visible the CruuChing In
dinns md Murmona, all In feathers and WAL
paint.
A crowd of men were standing about the
picture commenting upon 1t hud talking of
tho horrible butphory It. represented, anon 4
tho TEST nm EniTpriae reporter.
Observing stllwart Pluto bravo standing
on the strcet nj the distance Of n few PAGES,
the reporter aaId to the whites present Hold
on aud we'll have some fun. I'll get yon In
dian and confront him with the scene.
The Pute, Il huge, eleeping looking follow,
tnttooed ON the point Of the chin and cheek
bones was soon brought IN 'front.' OF The pic
tura.
Tho reporter pointed out tho horses md
wagons, The men. women and children all UNI
suapieiously iilnR down into the valley and
Tho armed and painted Indians, with blood
In their eyep" pnering out from tholr hiding
places "NOu see tho white mon, the horses
and tho wagons 2" said the reporter.
,'Yash, mo see um." said tho Indian.
"You sce the Iniuns behind the rocks and
behind tho trees Z
ltGtl, tilf NV VIM
You 500 the Iniubs have all got guns -
''Nash, me soa uu gun Z
Now, pretty soon mum shoot all the white
mon, shoot all white women, cut throat Of
all little children you BhboF
"YaBh, me sabe.'
You SahR2
"Yash, heap sahe' said the Indian earn
estly. his eyes glistening
The reporter was somewhat disappointed,
as he had expected tho Indians feelings
would he somewhat worked upon by the pic
ture of Wholesale slaughter he had drawn
particularly when II came To cutting tho
tered child of the desert gaAed innocently In
his face with II look which seemed to say
aWell. proceed with the lesson"
Thered man seemed utterly free from guile,
and willing to test him further the reporter
said:
''When all men dead, all women dead, and
nil children dead. Injun take all horses, all
blanket, all money I'LL everything In wagon
you sabep'
"Yash, mo sabe.
Turning to the reporter the guiloess and
untutored fellow pointed out particularly
terce-looking Indian peering out from behind
II rock.
You see UNI him r
Yes" said the reporter, II see him"
"You see UNI gun Z"
II see the gun"
"You see um feather on him head :"
II see his feathers"
Good boy, you heap sabe That Ipjun by
rock, that Injun with gun, that Injun feather
On head that one d-n mean Injun heap
shoot-thut Injun men drawing himself up
to his full height and Shaping himself across
his resonant chest with his broad right hand
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-04

A little 4-year-old was borroWed BY the
manager OF the Elko New Theatre, to per
senate the consumptive child of Lady Isabel
In East Lynne" In the touching death-scene
at the close of the act representing the
wretched mothers return from her self-im-
posed exile While the audience was being
moved to tears by the impassioned agony Of
the fond mother, poured out at the BEDSIDE Of
her dying child, and just at the moment that
she exclaimed, In oroken-hearted accents.
He is dead !" the little chap, who had up to
this point been kept quiet with difficulty,
could stand it no longer, and instantly re-
sented the accusation by e1clalming in q
voice distinctly heard through the house: Il
amt dead, neither"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-04

When board OF eminent physicians and
chemists announced the discovery that by
combining some well known valuable reme-
dies, the most wonderful medicine was pro-
duced, which would cure such q wide range
could be dispensed with, many were sceptical /;
but proof OF its merits by actual trial has
dispelled all doubt, and to-day the discover
ers of that great medicine, Hop Bitters, are
honored and blessed by all its benef2ctors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-04

Mr.. jefferson is resting at his country seat,
in Hohokus, n. J. He will go South about the
middle Of January and will pass some time at
his plantation In Louisiana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-04

Nine. Pappenhelm has made a great success
In London DIS Aida.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The publication of the Herald, Keysvlle,
Charlotte county, Va, has been suspended.
Some Of the English settlers arc getting up
hurdle race for tho approaching fair at
Lynchburg, Va.
Over seventy young men have onpnllad In n
now innntrJ coIupNny being organized at
Charestown, W. Va.
Alexander Meyers a youth fifteen years old,
was drowned last Tuos day night between 10
and II o'clock, whilo bathing on the flats ut
the mouth Of Hampton crock.
Strother p. Rutlff, Gamiiarly known as
Doc" who lived near Sun Rise, Bath county,
Va, accidentllv shot himself last Monday
evening, from the effects of which he died
about noon tho next day.
Tho Charlottesville & Rapidan extension of
tho Virginia Midland railroad has becn nearly
completed, and rs soon rs the bridge over The
Rivana river is finished the road will DO in
running order from Charlottesville to Orange
Courthouse.
Last Friday was the time fixed for the
execution of Peter Wright colored, for the
murder of Mr. Maupin of Bedford county, but
his counsel got slay of execution to argue
the case before the court Of appeals at Wytho-
vile. Wright says he is ready to bo hung
The Manassas Gazette of Saturday says
'Mrs. John Waring, daughter of Mr.. Henry
Cooper, of this county was struck by light
mug on wednesday 'oNeulup IaSt ana ms tHntly
killed. The deceased lived near Davis ford,
about three miles from this place, and at The
moment of her death was engaged in taking q
kettle from the stove"
Julia Turner, about twelve or fourteen
years of age. tho youngest daughter of G. B.
Turner, residing near Lodge landing, in at.
tempting to kiDdlc fire In q stove, took can
Of oil and commenced pouring the oil on some
wood. not knowing that there was also some
fire in the stove. She was enveloped in flames,
and died six hours later from tho effects of
the injuries received,
On Saturday night party Of rufians visited
the store of Mcssrs w j. Ould s. Son, Lynch 3
station, on the Virginia Midland railroad. and
fuding no one IN the establishment but Mr.
Eugene Ould, tho ojunior partner and a small
! boy, ono of tho gang attacked the former with
an old army carbino. Mr. Oald made vigor-
GUS defonso, when three others, who had not
been seen, rushed in, and with slung-shot
feled him to the door. aud then in a most
brutal and shocking manner beat him nearly
| TO death,
National Republican., 1880-07-23
MIRYLAND NEWS.

Two inches of water fell at Hagerstown
during the rain storm Of Monday night.
Osborne McGinnis an aged resident of Sud-
lorsvilIo, died suddenly at that place on Thurs
day last
The printers on tho Baltimore Herald struck
because their foreman was discharged, aud
their places were filed by union men.
Ben rrueman, tho colorcd fireman scaldod
by the explosion in Henry w. ClagetPs steam
sawmill, in Upper Marlboro, has since died
It Is said that Judge Lynch Of Fred erick
has written letter positively decliuing 10 be
a candidate for congress on tho democratic
ticket.
Johannah G. Heating, an insane woman
from Hartford county, died at Montevue hos
pi!al on Sunday. She had been an inmate fol
some time.
A man known only by the name Of Joe
working on the farm of Mrs. Miller, near Les
| tersburg, was found dead in his bod or
Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Daniel Mullendore died on Sunday las
at his residence in Washington county, in tho
| sevcnty-third year of his age. He was sub
scriber TO the Hagcrstown Herald and Torcl
Light for forty years.
The Fincastle estate, tho Lanimoro farm and
| the Bennett farm, in Queen Amos county
are shortly TO be sold Mt auction in Centrevile
They range from 200 to 500 acres and have
comfortable houses, and are in high state o
| cultivation.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
70 Me Edltor Of va National RepnbIiean.

TO The Editor of The National Republican!
SIR: 1t Is woll to announce TO tho people
Of this city who desire to get rid Of tho poison
ailanthus treo, that tho month of August Is
tho only month that the tree can bs cut
down with any hope of destroying tho roots.
1t has remarkable vitality, and viii send its
roots more than halfway across square
and penetrate cellar-walls to their great in
jury, moro than almost any other known tree.
While some people do not dislike the
ailanthus odor, and think 1t does not injuro
| them, there are others who know il makes
them sick, and tho great growth which the
tree has in this city seems TO thom n very
serious evil, Other cities Lave carefully de.
stroycd II from among their habitstious, aud
as we all desire 10 have the capital Of tho ma.
tion healthy city, our authorities cannot
20 to work too soon TO eXtcrmnate the poll
SON Can you tell us, Mr.. Editor, If the mys.
terious epidemic IN North Adams has any
thing to do with tho poison Of tho ailanthus
blossom? A friend tells mo that tho symp-
toms described correspond exactly" with the
poison she has known to come to her own
family from the aiauthus when in bloom.
80
National Republican., 1880-07-23

Last night about $50 o'clock the residents
on Seventh street, between L and G streets
southwest, were startled by the cries of a
woman for Help! Police % proceeding from
house No. 500 Seventh street southwest, where
plasterer named James Webster resides.
When some eitizeus went to the house they
found Webster beating his wife, Julia +. Web
ster, about tho body with stove polSor. Dur
ing the excitement Officers Hollmuth aud
Loane arrived and took tho bslligcrant in GUS
tody aud escorted him TO the station-hou
where he was locked up for hearing in the
police court this morning. Webster, it ap-
pears, makes a practice OF getting drunk, go.
ing home and beating his family. lie was
arrested on June 30 for beating his wife and
fined s., and in default was sent to jail foi
thirty days He was only released about q
M - $40 and last night repeated his oilsnse
lhe probabillnua aIu tnut ne VIII 90 over tL.
road for longer time.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
South washington psmoornts.

A score Of enthusiastic South Washington
democrats assembled last night at Becker's
hall, on Virginia avenue, between Sixth aud
Seventh streets, for the purpose of taking pre-.
liminary steps toward having ratification
meeting In honor oil Hancock and English.
Among those present were Colonel Jack Yates,
Major b. f. Lloyd, Colonel T. b. Kalbfus,
Lawrence Gardner aud Judge samuel j. Nor.
row OF Culpeper. An organization WIS effected
by the election Of Colonel Yates as chairman
and Major Lloyd secretary. Satisfactory ar.
rangements having been made In regard to
the proposed jollihcation considerable merr-
mont was occasioned by heated discussion
between the leaders Of the two factions of the
great District democracy. The dissensions
and ill.feelings heretofore existing in the
Jackson Democratic association having been
amicably settled by tho aforesaid leaders,
Judge Morrow was called upon to expatiate
upon the chances Of forlorn hope, The
Judge during the course Of his remarks guar.
anteed the state of Virginia to Hancock and
English by 10000 majority, and was greeted
with uproarious applause by the intrepid
twenty The meeting then adjourned and ro-
paired 10 the summer garden attached 10 tho
hotol. A call has been issued for another
meeting Monday night.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
ALLEG ED oUTRAoEs.
Two More Casos of Brutality Brought to
Ifaht.

Light.
A eolored man named Peter Page, twenty
eight years Of age, was arrested yesterday
astornoon by the sixth precinct officers charged
with outragiug little colored girl, Olive
Amos, eight years of age, who lived in tho
samo house with him, at No. 1900 Vermont
avenue. The girls story was to tho effect
that last Tuesday morning, during tho alb
sence of the other inmates OF the house, Page
! committed brutal assault upon her. Tho
evidence again5t the accused is said 10 be very
conclusive, and no will probably be presented
In the police court to-day. Tho alleged out
rage was discovered by the grandmother Of
the little girl Wednesday night when sho was
preparing the child for bed. Pago aud tho
grandmother Of tho little girl are employed as
servants in the house, and during the alb.
seneo of the family occupying it have been
len in charge. Page denies the charge against
him.
In the police court yesterday q colored man
named John II. Paine was arraignod for out
raging female named Lizzie Taylor whom
ho had taken to a picnic. A postponement
until tomorrow was ordered, as the prose-
cutting attorney was not ready for trial, the
| accused being committed in default of $1,000
bonds Tho assault is alleged to have takon
place early last Thursday morning, tho girl
stating that her companion inveigled her into
park aud then took advantage OF hor
National Republican., 1880-07-23
a Nynsl,Ington Lawyer Commits sulcide.

A young attorney Of this city, William NJ.
Markell . recent graduate of the Columbia
Law university, shot himself with pistol at
Frederick, Md, last Tuesday, inflictipg in
juries which caused his death yesterday morn
ing. The sad affair happened in hogsc in
Frederick whore Nr. Harry Smith, journal
clork of the house of representatives, was
stopping, and he was an eye witness of the
shooting. blr. Smith had just entered the
house when he met young Markell coming
down stairs flourishing gevolvorin his hand.
When noar the foot of the stairs the weapon
was discharged and the young man fell for
ward into Mr.. Smiths arms, saying, Save me,
Harry" The ball was found 10 have taken
effect in the left breast passed downward
through his body aud came out over the hip.
Disappointment in love is said TO be the cause
Of tho shooting, as Mr.. Smith heNd young
Markell repeat lady's name just before the
fatal shot was fired. The deceased was about
twonty-three years of age and was said to be of
much promise. His funeral will take place at
Frederick this afternoon.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
DISTRICT EXPENSES.
Appropriations by Congress for a Period
Of Elghiy-six Years.
Different OBJECTS for which Money Has
Been Appropriated-some Curious
Items of Expenditure.

Disbursements by Congress for tho District.
The amount Of money appropriated By con-
gress for expenditure in the District Of Colum-
bia, embracing sll objects Of Legitimate con-
grossional supervision, is much smaller than
the popular estimate thereof. Tho sum total
covers construction aud repairs and furnish.
ing Of all the public department buildings,
the improvement Of the congressional ceme.
terry, the purchase of works Of art the con
struction of the aqueduct, cure Of tho public
grounds, creating the library Of congress, ccsl
of the funerals of tho presidents who have
died in office, and hundred and one other
items Of exp endture. The time during which
these appropriations have been made extends
from 1890 to 1876. A tabulnted statement OF
these OK ponses gives the following fl ures as
tho total amount of money expended for all
purposes from July 16, 1890 TO July 30, 1876
On ho
National Republican., 1880-07-23
ALEXANDRIA AFrAIRs.

ALEXANDRIA, July %. 1880.
The police are as yet unsuccessful in their
hunt TO capture James Burnett, who shot his
stepson in the head.
The special session Of the city council, called
by the mayor 10 take action IN regard to SELL
ing liquor on Sunday, failed 10 muster a
quorum.
Mr.. A. @. Mccoy of this city, who, IL is stated,
has been y clerk 10 to the national democratic
committee in Washington, leaves here to 60 on
duty tomorrow.
The schooner A. H. Hooe has arri we'd from
New York with the large spar for the new
schooner at tho shipyard, which Is rapidly ap-
preaching completion.
Arrangements are being made here for 3
Garfield and Arthur masB.meeting at an early
day, at which Secretary Sherman and other
prominent speakers win deliver addrcsscs.
The Uuited States revenue cutter General
Grant, with Secretary Sherman and Collector
Merritt of Now York, arrived hcro tlis mern-
ing and left for Washington in the afternoon.
Fears are now entertained that the little
son Of John Fobes, who was so badly burned
near the gas works, will not recover. II got
burnt by walking through pile of hot ashes
and oyndors.
An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night to rob tho storo Of William Rocker,
corner of Prince and Fayotte streets. There
were four OF tho robbers, aud they were
frightened of by some colored people living
next door to tho store.
The remains Of Mr.. Jnmcs Madison Broadus
were taken by special ear on tho Virginia
Midland road TO Culpcper, where tho funeral
took place. They wore accompanied by a
large number Of friends, including many of
the officials and employees ofthc road.
Mr.. ]. B. Webster, engineer of the steamer
Mattano, was quito badly injured whilo the
boat was coming up tho river last Wednesday.
His left foot and ankle We're mashol by a
pieco Of iron falling upon them. lie was taken
to his home OH Lee street aud attended by Dir.
Lewis.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
The Young RepublIenns.

The Young Mems Central Garfield and
Arthur club met at their headquarters, 1914 L
street northwest, last night, with tho prcsi.
dent, Mr.. William f. Cooper, in the chair, and
Mr.. W. II. Van Week us secretary. Messrs
Clarence ID. Trovitt, Nat. Oliphant, Willis b.
Magruder, Edwin r. Hodge and Frank Black.
ford We're among those who were admitted to
active membership. Scott Smith was elected
an honorary member A letter was received
from Hon. Alex. Ramsey, secretary of war,
thanking the club for and accepting his elec.
tion as an honorary member. This club is
rapidly gaining strength both in numbers
and in influence. Its noticeable feature Is tho
gentlemen that compose it, as they are above
the general rhn of young politicians who take
charge of political organizations; knowing
this they take good care to keep IL so. They
want men who will not only do credit to them.
selves, but to their club and their party also.
When they turn out at the ratification and
other meetings Their uniform and personal
appearance will not fail TO attract universal
attention.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
THE PERSONAL TAX.
The District Commissioners Decline to
Ia Anu DanAgN,AAa

The District Commissioners Decline to Agree
10 ANY Conditions.
The District commissioners have not vet
made formal reply to the proposition made
a few days ago by u delegation of merchants
looking toward a temporary settlement of the
personal tax and license tax disputes. The
proposition WAS in substance that the com
missioncrs should accept on account the net
amount Of the personal tax without penalties
aud leave other questions 10 bo settled in the
future, with tho understanding that no pro.
ceediugs should be commenced until after
congress meots, when the merchants can lay
the matter before congress. The commission,
ors have decided that they will accept any
sum the merchants viii pay on account, but
will not agree 10 their conditions either as tc
tho remittance of penalties or the postpone
ment Of fual settlement.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
MOSQUITO CANoPIEs $l.75, ut the Popular
Carpet House Of Julius LansbuTgh, 42l 7th ST.
pInrrlnrn Iaoonses.

Tho clerk of the court has Issued the follow.
ing marriage lcosses =. s. Hepklc aud Clara
X. Emery Josoph W. Hill aud Annc Lewis
w. w, Proctor and Hattie B. King, both Of
Georgetown, ID, O.; Edgar Arnold aud Aunle
Sydnor, both OF Winchester, Va; Herman
Newton and Lizzie Lawlers; William Dyson
of this city and Mary Il. Brookes Of George
town, d. C.i W. IL. Hackley and Isabella
Williams.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Down, WAY Downi

Notwithstanding the big tumble the NOR.
curry has taken here in Washington It's efforts
to come anywhere near the temperature at
Deer Park and Oakland arc futile. There
was more than twonty degrees difference yes.
terday, the thermometer ut these mountain
ponts registering $40 and $50 respectively.
There was livoly call for blankets Monday
night.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Saturday Again,

Another Of the delightful excursions over
the b. & o, 10 Deer Park aud Oakland takes
place Saturday. With tho copious rains, the
clear, cool atmosphere and tho lovely scenery
on the route the trip will be a thoroughly en-
joyablo one. Tickets are good on any OF the
throo fast trains, and may be bad now at any
of the company's offices in the city.
National Republican., 1880-07-23

The death Of this amiable young man aiicts
O worry large circle Of acquaintances. lie was
but tWenty-oight years oil age and was unmar-
ried, He was superintendent Of the Calvary
baptist Sunday school and an active member
Of That church. Ills father has gone 10 bring
his remains 10 this city for burial.
National Republican., 1880-07-23

Imperial--C. II. Risk of Baltimore and Mrs.
NJ. l.. Rohrman of Philadelphia.
Ebbitt-W, j. Myers of Hartford Conn,
James l.. Botslord and Lady of Kansas City
Mo-, and c. G. Black of Philadelphia.
Riggs-Lorin r. Delane of Boston, ]. b. Me.
Mullin Of Chicago, William @. GoodiOe of Ken.
tucky, w. G. Strawbridge OF Philadelphia aud
Thomas Rlchcson aud niece of ST.. Louis.
ngton--Rollin Tracy Of Auburn, N. Y,
aud !. l. Rollens Of Philadelphia.
Wlllard's-General A. NJ. Curtis of New
York, w. II. Armstrong Of Williamsp ort, Pa,
Robert s Gould of New York and W, p. Rice
OF Florida.
St. James-W. A, lines and Lloyd L. Smith
Of Virginia, T, IL. Hu nter of Paris, Tenn,
John Stoncken OF Will ansport, Pa, Charles
Lee OF Boston, Edward Fisher Of Philadelphia
aud Mrs, NJ l. Perry Of Chicago.
National-W. G.. Hockridge, Edwin H.
Brown, H. @. Beck and l.. j. Rose thai OF
New York, n p. Hanseom of Chicago, Ed. II
McYeigh of Hannibal, No., w. L. Jen kins OF
Baltimore l.. N, Claggett and o. b. Ridenour
of Hagerstown, G. H. Mair Of Pittsburg, w. A.
Hopkins of Philadelphia, Il, NJ. Kiour aud
lady of Louisville, G. r. Patton Of Virginia
and Mrs. T. l.. Dahl of Kentucky.
National Republican., 1880-07-23

THE rain aud cool weather will make the
special excursion to Deer Park and Oakland
over the Baltimore & Ohio tomorrow most
thoroughly enjoyable one. Quite number of
ladies and gentlemen are going from tho diff
fcrent Departments, the 81 round-trip tick
cts being good on any of the three fast trains.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
Gard of TJ,anl,s.

wish to express my most sincere thanks to
the hremon and those citi2ens who 50 kindly
aided the gallant freInen Ia supprossng the
flames and rescuing tho horses aud other prop.
erty from the burning Of my stables, Nos. l23,
1926 and 427 Eighth street northwest, on the
morning Of the 22d Instant.
JAMES KELLEHER.
National Republican., 1880-07-23
NorYn Pnwnr.

Few people suffer 80 much nervous exhaus-
tion as newspaper editors. The weal and tear
OF getting out good paper tell fearluly, and
readers seldom know how much vital force a
single item may have cost the one who wrote it,
Editors have often been driven TO drink in
order to stimulate their exhausted faculties
but Of late are using Warmers Sato NervnC
instead. This valuable preparation acts rs
soothing power, quieiing the nerves aud pro-
ducin4 sleep with all tho relreshment that il
brings
National Republican., 1880-07-23

THE celebrated artists, "The Ulms," will
appear every evening at Driver & Schofeld's
summer Garden, l3i3 Pennsylvania avenue
in q choice repertoire of now and brilliant
music, sOngs, solos, ducts, etc.
National Republican., 1880-07-23

MEN's very fine hand.stiched Shoes and
Caters at $3.50 and "a can only be had ut
sinsheimer & Bros, sos Seventh street, be.
tWeen II and |.
National Republican., 1880-07-23

The National satc-Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street and Now York avenue,
continues 10 receive valuables of all descrip-
tions for safe keeping ut very low rates.
National Republican., 1880-07-23

GENUINE pleasure and comfort, select music
and attentive walters at Driver g. Schofeld's
Summer Garden.