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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-08-12
A BATTLE IN AFGHANISTAN.
Defeat aud Massacre Of the British
SOldfery---The House Of Commons
In an UprOar and KetnfOrcements
Sent Forward.

The British arms have met with ter
rible defeat and slaughter in Afghanis-
tan. Ayoob Khan, the most formida-
ble competitor of Abdul Rahman Khan
England's favorite, has swooped down
on detached body of English troops
under Gen. Burrows, and, according to
Gen. Primrose, has annihilated them
Burrows force had been detached from
the British garrison at Candahar to CO
operate with Shere Ali against Ayoob
Khan. Shere Ais infantry, all AT
ghans, deserted to the enemy, and
Burrows pursued them. He then re.
tired towards Candahar, but was inter
cepted by the Afghans, who, it ap.
pears, being gseatly superb in mum.
bers, conn eE overwhelmed and cut
to pieces his detachment. The Brit
ish force Suitnisted of two batteries
of artillery, two squadrons Of Sepoy
horse, six companies of the Sixty-sixtE
regiment, one regiment of cavalry, and
two regiments of infantry, in all abou,
300 men. Ayoob Khan, it is thought
will follow up his advantage and make
an assault on Candahar, where Gen
Primrose is in command of the British
Reinforcements are being rapidly
pushed forward from British India, and
some troops will be sent from England.
The position of Primrose is not regard
ed as safe, as Ayoob Khan has under
his command about 10000 men well
armed and equipped, and SO far has
more than held his own with the Brit
ish; indeed, he has completely beaten
them in stragety, and his recent victory
shows that he is no mean fighter.
There was deep dismay and general
CONSERVATION in the House of Commons
when Lord Harrington, secretary OF
state for India arose in his seat and in
voice tremulous with emotion an
nounced a terrible calamity and be-
reavement to the whole British Empire.
AS the noble lord concluded his state
ment startling in its brevity, low mur-
mur, which sounded like groan, ran
through the house the faces of the
members looked grave, and little groups
gathered on the benches and in the
lobbies to discuss the terrible news.
Lord Hartington's voice, while max
ing the announcement, shook with
emotion, and this unwonted exhibition
of sensibility created the idea that the
worst of the story had not yet been
told. The general impression among
the members was that the affairs are in
worse state than the government ad-
mitted. Many persons acquainted
with Indian affais expressed their fears
lest the Afghan success should lead
to general rising of the clans, and
eventually to an uprising in India it
self.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-08-12
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Chit Chat.

CHlV ClIuts
1t was Tanners fame that induced
Sarah Bernhard to come here.
A Bronson Alcott has not touched
animal food for fifty years.
Henry Irving wants $500 per night
for limited season in this country.
Little pelerines of jet are worn by
very young ladies.
Ladies on all occasions adorn them
selves with flowers.
Kerchief gowns are as popular as
ever this summer.
Red mitts give brilliant effect to a
black costume.
Paris theatre toilets are always ad-
orned with bouquet.
The fashionable collar at the moment
the Dauphin.
"The Empty Wonder" is the latest
New York name for Tanner.
Rev. Robert Collyer is preaching in
Nantucket to crowded houses,
A Chicago doctor says that if female
clerks in stores would abolish cOrsets
they could stand all day and not feel
tired.
Louisville brings to the front a wo-
man lis years old who is still doing her
own housework. Old age makes lying
easy.
One of the Campbell girls who came
out with their father, the Duke of
Argyll, to this country, has just been
married.
A large beaver dam has formed a
lake on Stubble creek, Casio county
Idaho, and it is literally full of speckled
trout
Some people are born with the cor
ners of their mouth turned down. That
is why they never laugh.-New Hares
Register.
One O. two inches Of snake and a
couple of ,attles ought to be taken from
that 14foot and 4S-rattle snake killed
in Texas.
Every PERSONS objection to the round
dance holds good until he or she learns
how to dance it. 1t is then very pleas
ant dance.
There are 400 musicians at Coney
Island, and the ocean has no chance to
get its work in through the music of
the sad sea waves.
More than one. half of the steamboats,
running out of New York avoid the law
regarding life-presevers, and malicious
ly avoid it.
A parish in New England has a par
son who rings the bell, plays the organ,
leads the singing and in winter cuts the
wood.
Tom Scott will ruralize in the White
Mountains after his yachting trip is
over. He wants to get where he can
not hear railroad whistle.
Mr.. Evarts' professional income is
estimated at from $4,000 to 500, 600 a
year.
The Baltimore thermometers have
been singing Ninety and Nine" in the
shade
Modieska's brother is lame from a
shot in the knee fired by her husband
in duel.
Senator Lamar is so i'll that he has
been forbidden to make any speeches
d0 p1cSCAV'
Coachmen and house servants at
Newport are wearing the livery of En-
gland to serve Americans in.
The man who spends all his money
on diamond shirt-stud carries every
thing before him.
Marshall G.. Thompson, young man
10 Sandersville, Ga, died from the bite
of a mocassin snake.
A quantity of sea shells were bored
up from a well twenty-seven feet deep,
in Sumter county, South Carolina
Mrs. Pho Santine, the recently mar
ried daughter of the sculptor Rogers,
will live near the old home.
The Empress Eugene is about to visit
Queen Victoria at Osborne, The au-
tumn she will spend at Arenenburg.
Give a New England man q chance
| to guess atthe weight Of q live hog and
J you make him happy for whole day.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-08-12

The Princess Of Wales dances lightly
and gracefully.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-08-12

The late DR.. Bethune asked morose
and misery man how he was getting
along. The man replied: What
business is that of yours ?" Said the
Doctor, "Ot, sir, am one of those who
take an interest even in the Ineancst Of
Gods creatures !"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27

In Fans, we offer the most Select Stock consisting
OF Ostrich, Hand, EmbI oidercd, Real Point Gnuze,
Duchess Thread, Bridal AMI Party Fans at remark
ably low prices, ut -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
GEORG ErOTN NEWS.

large congregation assembled last evening
at the DunbartOn NJ. j.. church to listen to tho
spirited remarks Of Mrs Yeomans, the veteran
female temperance lecturer, The lecturer
completely satisfied tho high expectations of
her intelligent audience. Mrs Yeomans will
deliver no more lectures in the District for
some days to come.
Tho Masonic choir OF this place are making
arrangements for grand rehearsal at Curtis
school building on tho 9th Of February. The
choir will present an entire now collection of
music, aud the occasion will undoubtedly at.
tract many persons who love fine music.
The front room Of Masonic Hall, which was
formerly occupied by tho lanented Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Company as ticket office, is
undergoing complete alteration, and Is being
fitted up by Mr.. H. T., Gilbert who intends to
open lrst-olass trunk and harness factory.
The store will be opened about tho 18th of
next mouth,
Tho engine house aud number Of horse
cars were yesterday very successfully photo
graphcd by porambulating photographer. It
is supposed that tho artist purposes to dispose
Of copies to tho employees Of tho road and
members Of tho fire department.
The William Louis Schley Lodge No. 4,
/. o, NJ, will hold a very interesting meeting
on Thursday evening A number Of persons
will be Invited, aud other Interesting feat ures
will hold forth.
Mr.. S, II. sherman, former superintendent
Of tho Borden Mining Company aud a former
wel.ku0wn resident Of this place, is lying
quito III ut his residence, No. 1880 Peunsylya-
mia avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
Beds pnId for Mn,t be pro,ided.

The case Of Frederick A. Lehman against
the Pullman Palace Car Company was decided
in tho court in banc yesterday, and the judg-
ment of the court below was affirmed. 1t
seems that Lehman, who was in delicate
health, was compelled to 20 to New York city
on business. At the Baltimore x Ohio rail-
road depot he purchased ticket for that place,
also another emitting him to a sleeping.
in the Pullman car. This coach was to be put
on the line at Alexandria, Va, and brought
by tho way Of Shepherds to Hyattsvile, Nd
where it was to be joined to the New York
train. When the plaintiff arrived at tho lat
ter place the slccping.car was not there, and
tho express train was compelled to 90 East
without it. In his bill the complainant alleged
that, expecting to be provided with the ncccs-
sary comforts in the sleeper, he did not take
sufficient clothing with him to protect his por-
son from the severe weather, and rs q Couse.
quence, suffered extremely. He placed the
damages sustained ut $1,000. In the Circuit
court he obtained verdict for $500 and COSTS
which has been sustained. The plaintiff was
represented by General Sol. Henkle and $. Il.
Bond, and the defense by Messrs. Cook aud
| Cole.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
Tn. NIount Pleasant soboo1.

TO The Editor of The National Republican,;
SIR: There appeared in ono of the Sunday
papers paragraph in relation 10 the change
of teachers at the Mount Pleasant school which
was wholly incorrect, aud did great deal Of
Injustice TO the former teacher "a LADY, of TINT
school. The true reason why the change in
teachers was made was to accommodates Mr..
W. c. Lipscomb. ir., as the heads Of families
whose children attended bis school on Seventh
street were worry much dissatisfied with his
regime aud had pstitioned for his removal
That great injustice has been done to the
former teacher Of the Mount Pleasant school
in regard tU her inability 10 manage her
scholars IL manifest 10 tho fact that since she
took charge Of the Seyenth.streot school it has
increased ia scholars twenty-five aud that
during her management Of the Mount Pleasant
school (only a term Of three months) 1t WIS
larger, aud better order prevailed than for
merly, A PARENT,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
Opposed 10 the Union Railroad.

A meeting of citizens of South Washington
was held last evening mt st. Dominc's school
house to protest against the provisions of the
bill III II. 3Gi0) approving the building of
Union railroad" the tracks of which, it is pro.
posed, shall run up l. street to Fourteenth
thence in n northerly and westerly direction
to Georgetown. Mr.. j. II. johnson presided
aud Mr.. w. Z. Brown was chosen secretary.
Remarks pertinent to the subject were made
by Mcssrs Wright and McDevitt, DIR. Culver,
Mr.. Culllnane DR.. Allen and Others, all favor
ing the laying Of the tracks outside the city
limits, aud under no circumstances to come up
T. street southwest to fourteenth, as proposed
by the bill. On motion it was decided to APP
point committee of one hundred citizens of
South Washington to wait upon Congress and
the Commissioners to urge the defeat of the
obnoxious bill and the passage of one which
would benefit the people of the afflicted Dis
trict.
The following compose the committee
James A. McDevitt, chairman Il. ID. Wright,
Il. A. Bacon, G. p Culver Dr. Charles Allen,
s. S. Baker, w. ii. Fletcher, William Buckley
Daniel Kelley, p. Culinane, S. b. Boyer DR..
c. Z. Fenwick, Il. J.. Burns. j. J. DermOdy,
DIR. G. NJ. Hammett, Row. j. A. Rockford, Will.
lam Croggon, DR.. w. II. Wright, G. X. Petty,
Robert Mahoruey, j. X. Mahorney, NJ. Fitz.
gerald, j, T, Lewis, j. T. Fenwick, =. b..
| Dunn, w. c. Harvey, Robert Mcdonald,
Church, Rev. B. f. Bittenger, j. T. Cassel, j.
H. Johnson, Rev. c. c. Meador, L. q. Wheeler,
l.. b. Cook, A. Depue, w. C. Bamberger,
George Mattingly, Dr. ID. Ii. Hnzen, p. II.
| Hill, Captain S. Gedney George Cowic, Gen.
eral A. ID. Hazen, j. w. Barker, L. Ham
mersley Dr. II. Crook, j. Sondheimer, p.
Corcoran. Joseph Williams, j. A, MGDermoLt,
| c. Dickson, d. Davidson, j. H. Heron r.
Randolph, Il. Hirth, p NJ. Ryan, Dir. ]. f.
Morgan, i. Temple, p. Sullivan, j. Yates
| w. r. Walker, Il. A, Walker, Il. A. Golden, J
y. Potty, S. II. Wimsatt o. T. Thompson, C.
Hammer L. X Johnson, r. Q, Barber John
Fegan, William Fegan, II, +. Withers, Peter
Fegan, II. w. Smith, o. o. Spicer, G.. Harris
G. ]. Bessler, L. Neumeyer, A. l., Hutton, Il
G. Campbell, j. Il. Byrncs, l., II. Hopkins, NJ
Burke Rev. Mason Noble, Rev. l., NJ, Gardner
Henry WEEK, James * Cleary, William n
Dalton, James Carter, Martin Becker William
Il. Bcal, j. r. w. Mankin, w, J. Lown, IL
Lee, John Imrie, j. ID. O'Connell, John II
Bind r. B. Clark, William Cdmmack, j. b
Ellis and William II. Browne
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
A SENATOR C41NED.
NIl,sls.ipplnns Honorinr senator b.

Mississippinns Honoring Senator Bruce.
Tho Mssissippians temporarily residing in
the city assembled at the residence of Senator
Bruce, No. 900 NJ street, last night, and pre-
scented him with beautiful gold. cane
as token of their appreciation of his services
to the cause of Republicanism. Judge Tarbcll,
Deputy First Auditor of tho Treasury, made a
neat presentation speech.
Senator Bruce replied, and said he accepted
the Cano as q token of the friendship of the
Alissssppians He took his seat as Senator at
time when IL was thought questionable
whether 1t was best to give the colored race
representations in tho legislative halls Of the
Nation, lie was under the eye of tho world,
because he was the only colUrcd man in the
United States Senate. He cultivated cour.
teOus relations with his colleagues lie on.
dcavorod to take large and liberal ideas on all
subjects, Ho had endoavOred TO discharge his
duties to the benefit and interest of his State
aud Nation
Mr.. q. c. Smith, of Mississippi, then pre-.
sentod Mrs. Bruce with two beautiful pictures,
as token Of the respect aud esteem they had
for her. Mrs. Bruce said sho accepted the
beautiful pictures aud desired to return her
heartfelt thanks to the donors Governor
Pinchback said lie was glad to see such unity
between Mississippians, for in Louisiana Dem.
ocrats and Republicans were rent asunder.
He was as proud of the record of Senator
Bruce as If he was a Missi isippian himself. A
splendid supper was then enjoyed, at which
wine and wit flowed. After the supper Mr..
John Williams rected "Sherdan's Ride aud
other gems.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
STONES HOPE GONE.
The Court in General Term Denies
Him a New Trial.
An Effort to Get "A Further Extension of
Timc-only Three Days Left for Prep
arHtion Unless the Court or the
President Interfores-Mr. AK.
Browne Makes AN Appeal
for His Client, SO.
Stone. the wife Murderer.

The case of James Madison Wyatt Stone,
convicted Of the murder of his wife, Alberta
Stone, in October, 1878, was decided in the
court in general term yesterday, by affirm.
ing the decree of the court below. Justice
Cox delivered the opinion Of the court over.
ruling the exceptions, saying that no error
Of law had been committed at tho trial by
the court below Tho prisoner was ind cted
December IL, 1873, for murder arraigned and
pleaded not guilty.
The Government pressed for trial but on
December 81 n postponemcnt was allowed that
the defendant might obtain evidence from the
State of Maine touching his sanity and pre-.
vious good character. On September 30, 1879.
the trial began, Mr. A. X. Browne aud Pro-
fessor Il. T. Greener anpelring for the accused,
having been assigned 10y the court as counsel
on the withdrawal of Mr.. J. b. Sweat. Two
days later the Jury returned a verdict of guilty
of murder In the first degree. On October q
motion for new trial was entered, and on tho
25tL Of the same month IL was overrulcd, and
Stone sentenced to be hung on December 10
1879 between IL m. and 2 o'clock p. m. On
November IL the bill of exceptions was filed,
and on the 2Sth tho execution of the sentence
was suspended, ia order to allow tho carrying
Of the case to the general term for review.
Yesterday after the decision was rendered
Mr.. Browne asked that the time for the execu-
! ton OF the death.sentence DO extended, as if
enforced it would occur on the 3lst instant,
and would not allow him timo to prepare to
meet his tate. Believing that he would secure
a new trial, Stone had been very hopeful aud
| this news coming upon him so suddenly would
/ find him totally unprepared for death. The
court decided to take the matter under nd.
viscmeut and decide this morning whether or
not they had the power to DO what was asked.
| Mr. Browne said that in case he failed in this
respect, he should then 80 to the President
and If possible secure a rcprieve.
! subsequently he wrote letter to his client
| Jail conveying the bad news of the decision
Of the court being against him, and while
[ promising to do all possible for him, urged
upon him the importance of preparing to meet
the sentence imposed upon hin. Mr.. Brown
certainly deserves great commentator for the
porsistCncy with which he has stuck to this
case. Without reward or promise of fec he &C.
ccpted tho assignment Of the court, aud has
done all within his power that could provo of
benefit to Stone or help his cause. The case
before the general term was argued by Mr.
Alphcus A. Townsend, who camo into IL at the
request of Mr.. Browne, who was sick at that
time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
Tho Bible Society.

The regular monthly meeting of tho Bible
Society was'held last night at the depository,
over Balantyne's book store. Rev DR.. Pitzer
presided, with Mr.. j. V. \. Shields secretary.
The chairman read an editorial from the
POST and his reply to the same, upon which a
resolution was adopted, that the thanks Of
the society are due aud arc rendered to the
president for his defense of the Bible, which
was refused publication in the Post. The
treasurer submitted his report, which showed
the receipts to have been: Contributions
SIP; sales, S20i5; total, S92f5. The agents
report stated that 2Ol general calls had been
made 1870 families and stores visited, com.
pising 575 individuals; that eleven families
and two individuals were found to be with.
out tho Bible; that forty-one Bibles and
twCnty-eight Tcstaments had been sold and
two Bibles and nine Testament5 donated; that
the sales amounted to $2l.70 and the con-
tlibutions to S72; that squares d aud 200 had
been visited; that tho collections include
small sums received in presenting the Bible
cause at the Union NJ. f.. Church, Eastern
Presbyterian Church, Niuetoonth.Street Blp.
tist and Shiloh Baptist churches, aud that the
present annual membership amounted to I7S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
HooT'S, eI5 Pa. Ave.
NOoT'S, eI5 Pa. Ave.

aiyed, u case OF Paris Reception aud street
the most desirable shapes, nom
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
Tho Troubles OF oodd aud McGrath.

George +. COdd the party who removed
the whisky from the Parnell House, claiming
that he was the owner, was arraigncd in the
Police Court yesterday, charged with grand
larceny, by Murray, who bought out the place
from Codds partner; McGrath. The case was
pos pOned until to-day, Codd giving his per-
sousl bonds
Yesterday morning the party having posses
sion Of the whisky turned il over to Mrs Nc
Gratb, thinking that would prevent any fur
ther annoyance Later 10 tho day writ OF
rcpleyin was served on her, aud size stated, II
is said, that the whisky had boon shipped TO
Mcssrs. Martin & McAndreYs, ia Baltimore
from whom il WAS purchased. visit 10 tho
Baltimore & Ohio freight depot disclosed
however, that the property had been shippcC
" j. f. MoGath, 10 Philadelphia. The mar
shal thercupon seized II, and holds !. subject
10 tho order of Mcssrs. Martin & McAndrcws
Mr. McGmth is still in tho city, and dene
emphatlcally that no has beou guilty Of any
thing 5ayOiu2 Of fraud,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27

About noon yesterday us Mrs. Mary +. Nc
Cauley, widow Of a gallant army officer, who
died u few months ago, was passing through
the Agricultural grounds. she WAS accosled by
a bury negro who seized her by the arm aud
wrested bracelet of it aud took little bag
containing her pockotbook which was hang
ing on her arm. Mrs. McCauley screamed for
help whercupon her assailant ran oil, but was
pursued aud captured by Mounted Policeman
Myers, of the Third precinct, aud taken to tho
station.house on Tenth street and locked up.
On his way there he threw the bag aud con-
tents into Il sewer where it was afterward re-
covered. When FIRST taken it contained $50
bill and small change amounting to 81. The
prisoner gave his name as William Ross, and
was recognized as an old offender, having fire..
quenty been a visitor to the Police court
Only the small change was recovered, the $50
bill having disappeared, aud although the
prisoner was carefully searched no traces of it
could be found.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27

Commissioner Morgan is still firm in the be-
lief that the police force ought to be augment
ed in numbers aud is preparing ? bill, which
he will present to Congress at an carly day,
asking that 100 additional patroluon be added
to the present force. The present system was
inaugurated in the year 1861, when the popu.
lation of the District was 81, l22 and tho as.
sesscd value of private property was S5i 1866
ia. Then $50 men were allowed, and that
number was subsequently increased to 200 in
the year 1866. The Commissioner, in advo,
eating before the committee the passage Of his
bill and pointing out the necessity for it, pro
poses to show the increase Of population in
this District by decades commencing mt ! SOC
and carrying it to 1900, when it will reach
44i 4S7 souls.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27
ROOTS, oI5 Pa. Ave.

Hand made irish Crochet l.aces at 10 70 &C. the
dozen. PCl,in striped Black Ribbons and inches
wide, ut 20 and sc, the yard, Back satin Ribbon
inches wide, 2Uc. All-Sllk Turkish BrOCRdCd Ribbons,
20 inches wide. 3 G. BToCRded and Scotch Striped
KibbOn, AL sk MChes wide VI 10 u 10 Tho NJ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-27

a Decision Against an Insurance Company.
The case Of Luchs vs.. Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance Company was decided in the
court in general term yesterday. This was an
action by Leopold Luchs upon policy of in.
surauce for 5000 upon tho life Of his partner,
Levi Dilmbcrg. The verdict 10 tho Circuit
court was for the full RmOant of tho policy,
aud tie company tool, the case to tho general
term on exceptions, and yesterday Ju tice
lIagucr, delivering the opinion of the court,
aiirms the judgment below. Tho points
decided were: FIst-That the promise to
pay "tO the assured was promise to pay to
Luchs and not to the man whose life was in
sured Secoud-That If Dllenbcrg owed
Luchs money, aud IN settlement Of the debt
took ont the policy in Luchs name and agreed
10 pay the premiums, il was not n wagering
policy aud was therefore good in law.
Third.-Ihat If AN insurance company accepts
an application some Of the questions In which
are unanswered, IL valves the right to tho
information called Tor by such questions.
Fourth-Th0t if judge is requested by
counsel 10 give a series of instructions aud
the court refuses ~ give the whole series, aud
a general exception to such refusal is taken,
the exception fails if any ono Of tho iustruo.
tons was bad in law. Mcssrs Worthington
and Head appeared for the plaintiff, and
! Colonel Tottcn for tho defendants.