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, 1881-11-12
V{>G SALES.

sheer ,narseI Y'I.e wea,i,sr deedsAiy .:anst
cr. r'i,R rain 1nl'ls e e1rs rr ay nI
T.; .;sta former prices. Wc ,",pr tn c!u'te u
:v. tG lsf ~ H. m ha1 t;,f', a. wHi G:.''s Via "1'''
SHEEP $AfEs
r. {: II, '::;:;x* RIG :a: s y s{'*f
speeiat Dispatch tu i,.s :sieago ,::-s. ,s~,
ALBANY N.Y. NV li.-HEEvEs-Neceipts as'
xk w q; . a',n;s a"snsa s;n :"r': 1y
ss ,a :: a .n2 ';:"s1; sh s
!; s. sly, ., t".y i: tdefae: s r !" III;
:nEK i; ss SIT: n,,,na ss wssk: f;
t':ct t run n,,'.ri E NJ c",,,"n vavy
!am,- steady WITH l.:nl =, s"''s' sa'es' 'oS
ST. LOUIS.
ST 1or1s, Nor. .ll-AyrI.E-Recetpts. .aa,; shlp.
uents, isa.': steady; E2"f demuna s.f M or
fsssfs; foo s;tess e's IN III
Is: cnn,n"n !" tn,r, stocscrs and feeders
's ~ Rs's::s snemep;s @ :*e45 e M t1,5 "
II '"s i.!%:,: i; ss i s Il ts"Ss iosEsrs
:scd!: mixed =: assin @ nutceEs 1 10
NEW YORK.
NEW yoKK Soy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. y s So9 81 de-
its 9o 1or W ct'cra," hatEIeS ind lxan*: sset
12Dj native HU. Sa.WttiN 3nT Hat!Fe n1tn anu
sl:tus: nune taken by exporters: no shipments tatay-
buthrr>' stock: $3sMl,' lul lbs for sheep.
T. IL. for unlb~: hest tsr-1n3s s!lei were ken
lucky stock. liz lbs. st,td at sS3 per o lbs
SS:SsNSis:2i1o is2 ia lis: 'o' 's A'S' ''e Al ~
BrFrALo. Nov. 1l.-cATTlE-kece1pts today, a0)
head: cnns cncd through. 81 cars: market steads'
SIiEEis AND LAMns-iteceipts. 100; const2neti
through u cars: market dull. unchanged; several
cars remain ui,%uld. mostly Western sheep.
IiOGs-kectir1s. s.nu: consigned thrDush IL Cais:
market dull, luwer good to choice aofkers. So:S9 S
Us: choice heavy. Si4oad fair DO. <do@o-o; DIES
fa.1Ga-A
KANSAS CITY.
Sprcaf Dispatch to 7ne Chicago 7Ttbsn-
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nov. i1.--CA1TLE-Thc !'rdcc
Current reports: Receipts. Ss: shipments 1;Ss; Fl
demand tair. but market weak; na:!ve shippers W
3szj: native s1ockers and feeders - I3 nattve
~: Esuss Texas 80; half-breeos'
iloGs-n"cepts 3t-ss: shipments 1?lS marx ct fair
chuce +, ,;1s6.Kl mixed packate. soaNG7'o: hent
shipping 1.uky5.H
1Sn1AS4rOLIS-
INn1ASArO11s, Nov. 1l.-IiuGS-Kccepis. Gflu
shipments, sU; demand act"e: packing s.. 1.5nsd a.
CArTlE-NeceptS. Iu; shipments. faJ: quiet Ano
Unclaimed; saili',s. sl.9,s; y; nutchera, *:5eS
slI: st0cktE@ and feeders <--lu33-W.
suEEP-None offered. -
CINCINNATI.
CiSCiNNAT1 Nov. lI-1IuGS-Ftrm: common and
light draft, $5U1sk1': packing and butchers, $aog
CD; receipts aiN: shipments. l,ttn-
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BOSTON, Nov. 1l.--WooL-Sscady and firm: Ohio
.nd pcnnsylr,nia extras, 43g liz; Mtchgai and WIS
cousi,1 i3al5c; medium and No Ohio and Michigan.
a;a.-c. rho}ce MOL medium. ;2c; unwasleo heeces,
iSXs5; combinR delane. i6ssbc; pulled. a595oc for
IsMIs' 'anEIPIsiA, Nov. 1l.-WOo1-Firm and un-
changed. ::
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tn the ITcstern 1issoetafed Pres!

10 the Western Associated Prtss.
/ NEW YORK. Nov. IA steady movement In cotton
and WOODEN goods. shirts and drawers, etc. on ac-
count OF back orders. hut demand only moderate;
co,tan goods very urn dress goods, prints. and gng
hams auiet und unchanged; foreign goods In light de-
uY,d md atsatF.
, 1881-11-12
1lEI.t2GlI1,.

DETROIT Mich, Nov. Observation-Disclosures.
:. CRAlS-Wl1eat quiet ana steady: No whfle cash.
November. unt 5ear. sl3l: December. $i;a}z Jnnu-
arr. $l;E4; February, Sl.:s@: March. SLIQf; No. :
wtite sl.Sl asked
KECEIITs-Nhcat. 13.DU1 bu.
SuIpMESTs-Whc.tt, EtttN bn
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INDIANAPOLIS


INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. lt--G!tAiS-Nheat strong;
sl.k}49l:3l Corn firm; old G'@jc new, 5sS9oc Oats
quiet; t3Hl6c-
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i RRIVAL -lAND DEPARTURE or
II TRAINS -ExpLASATLoS or REFERENCE
tAonday excepted. sDaily.
=, Chicago & Northwestern KH1tway~
For Maps Time Cards Accommodation.
apply aG g. Clalk-st Grand Pacific Palmer House,
and depot corner OF " Walis and kinzio-ats~
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DISSOLUTIOy NOTICE.


DlSSOLUIIJN. :.
TO whom 1t may eoncern Notice y hereby Syen
t:s Undersigned In the Eottl!ng nnd sodn-Wnter
Sustnessihe having been hetetofore earrted on
* fuis lay Dissolved by uuruul CONSENT The husi-
ness Of the late arn VII be continued by Tbo1iss
tie late r5in will ue pald DAyi3 pEMlSEf:
Chicago, Nov. II, ISL IttOAAs Af1SNESSEa.
, 1881-11-12

.DuApFonD, Pa. Nov. u-PETnoLEGM-Mar9e At
unsettled and fairly active: opened nj 3c; highest
S;t4c; lowest, S31{c; closed SIC. ..
ptTrsuuKG. Pa., Nov. .L-pETMoLECM-Qute
United certificates si}Sc refined nc, Philadelphia
delivery.
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0swEGo, Nov. drmer. Corn dull
and nominal.
, 1881-11-12

1nrds sold ut sy25 per quail, SL5G81.75; small
. ducks, sl.M. Tenlson saddle 1Nal. per ID
t,il.S-The.e was n steady market Trade remains
quiet though the movement ~ on more generous
t,,!e tlan there Is any EuUd to expect 1T yew
-; IT,! weather and the WORST roads- Ec}ow arc
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LIVE STOCK.
~IIY0

cArrI.E-The receipts were n,vre than ordinarily
liber,i for Friday, and Tho weather was wet and
11:s-ty, these unfnvof4hbo circumstances were
:t,an outsrbalunted h. the much improved
reports {run tic Fast and therefore faiE1y
active ami :cnc1atlT nrMcr utarEet was experienced
Native butchers u more than ft1Idy. whtlc
1ur the i,rer c:;lss ut Western l;cy livi!l- been
tillis, good advantage y: late) the market was
rather weaker Ut the 1uu. bu. for anything grading
above e4,nn,s'u there WAS se1'sbly nrnler 1cesns.
und :,,t,I best shipping grades slight arance
f .t1r grades there not bullock til the yaFttS
.ers rwev..r, Int little inquiry frlm exporters,
n, IL II t..yap+ j,,-t well that Ut that sort
was ~. sale The highest paid wn* s'l and ihe
HIVES. Ains III the trad: :g WIS ut <2i59aso for
butchers s1ld cnner~ SUM- and ut s1 81 for COM
u1r, Il, good shipping. the average q1lhty of
Tie. .:,uly tultg rnt,er poos. The market finished
steady
QUOTATIONS.
n,aarde' ~. se@7.o)
a.,.r, Wcr:i,l,,: lXy IL L. :; 1.5GGl5
,ns 81 i., ~, tps ........... 50ts5.G)
"r!!'I. ~ s =, i':I ius. ~ .... &ooa.s
Butcher, Sts.cI--l'uts tn cnni1l!.lH steers
irr' weI:,s TX, T.. iIaj 49,. o77351Aoo
e.sf ~ ,1i.n.s 's s,, oj5uJ3.75
.mi's md s,.aawar @ steers. .0ha2Gi
yrss-lser tUJ IDs. lUNasW
, 1881-11-12
Ia MITIGATION.
G0ODRIcH'S STEAMERS.


~ TIME TABLE. ..=.:
foE Racine. Milwaukee. Sheboygnn, Aan!sowoc
Lud!nEtun. anu 3uuistee. daily ut p. NJ, Sundays
excepted.
For Green Bay. Menou.snee. and hay ports kewuu-
nee, etc, Tuesday at p.
For Escanaha- fnyette Menoullnce. Sturgeon lay,
ana all Luke Superior towns, Win Escanaha. Saturday
Al . Il. nl- -:....
For Frankfort, PicEpozt, Arcadia. etc. Saturday
at9a- 1u
uocka font Micbtrur-nv.
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BALTIMORE, Md, Now D.-FLoCH-Qntct and
STEADY.
W > winte. red srot and November. <E&Rsl,4H
1,accmre1. s14:a11.s.; J@auary. sLi3sslaa:s; Fcb-
, 1881-11-12

:. ST. LOU IS.
ST. LOFTS, Nov. .lL-FLo1''s- Unchanged.
GnA1S->yhe:1 opened higher and declined; fairly
active; No . red, sl7A las!* cash. Sio4 becem-
her s13lsf January. sl4i3{ February Sales ranged
81 .l1461 4p.i December, sii.ilA January.
Luss Februnr, Corn optned h!'eS S.vnned @ ano
iiccetubcr i;i.c January. G;14c February. t+ MAf;
Sales t2i4dt53sc Dccember, 6s:@dtsc January, ~ Hsg
sI;,w at I3iGs4.9ac cash 45e December, 4]c Janu-
ary, 4g1tlj}sc 3lag. I've SLOW: E'xc Barley un-
changed.
l.EA1I-Quiet nt $3.50
Observation-Disclosures.
EGGs-upchMtl.ed.
WMISKY&3uiet ut slHl ..-.a
anly . small jnbl,flg trade: -
iirIEiI-Ts-Fluur. 5.uu btls; wheat 9ND bu; corn,
?, III I'M: uns tl bu; rye I,NU hui: barley. iln on
SitfNrST>-Fluur, SUI brls; wheat, 4nU bu;
r6rn I;iiU bu; outs, huD bu: rye. none; barley
,,-.... ....r,,.,. 4ntx pocor.
.ar. ii iyX January: ti:5j bid February: ~ DID
Way Corn lower; .5Ec December: 65t{st51Sc Janu-
nry: t2jLc February: G9Sc Any.
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LUMBER.
The few catsoes arriving at the market yesterday
morning were sold, Notwithstanding the incement
har ra-{fh lin
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Leave. / Arrive

n daily. litly. except :ltndar. Dnllv, e1Erps
Saturday. Il i}sl!y. exceps Monday.
Dubuque trains leave arrl ye from Cantfsal O3-
pot, tOut uf LAke-st-
Gi.4e..xc, Alilsrnukee Z At- Paul Railway
Inio,. Depot Corner Madison. Canal and Aa1ua-sts.
Ticket Offices, ii and IL fc1ark-sr,. Palmer House.
Grand Pacific Hotel. uud nt Depot
, 1881-11-12

Chicago, isuritn.t"n * Qu1ney 1sstttr"nH
Eur Maps Tiule-yab!eA- Secptng-GAr Acc1,HH,F,-
datious. nprly NJ II clarkxt. Grand Pacific los*s.
Palmer House. anal nnu Sixteenih-sts, aad t'.!.-
erai PASSENGER Depot. on Cana-s.-. between Ntal-
aEu AuIlus-st& .
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
Railway Nomenclature.

HALLWAY depot is the abominable
name usually given in this country to a
railway station. In England they gen
orally say railway; but some of their
companies are styled railroad com
panies. In America the compound
most in use is railroad, but we have the
Erie Railway Company and others of a
like name. How the difference came
about il would be difficult TO discover:
but railway is certainly right, and rail
road is, at least, measurably wrong. A
way is that which guides or directs a
course, or that upon which ANYTHING is
moved or carried. A road is the ground
ridden over. BIT the calling way a
road is venal offense compared to that
Of calling railway station depot. A
depot is place where stores and ma
terials are deposited FOR safe keeping.
A lonely shanty. which looks like a
lodge outside garden of cucumbers. n
staging of few planks upon which two
or three people stand like criminals on
the scaffold-to call such places depots
is the height of pretentious absurdity.
But it is not less incorrect to give the
same name to the most imposing build
ing which is used merely as stopping
place for trains and passengers. There
is no justification for calling such place
depot. Richard Grant White. IN n.
\. Times.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

1t may be useful TO remind the public
that the new system OF issuing money
orders has now come into operation.
Practically that system may be de-
scribed As one which will enable even
the poorest person to enjoy the luxury
of drawing a check for small sums
without having a banking account In
another sense it NAV be described as "A
scheme for floating a paper currency
at the back of which is the guarantee
of money paid to the Government for
the purpose of meeting that currency.
Henceforth. instead of buying money
orders in the old fashion one may go
to a post-otiice and purchase kind OF
printed check-paying 81 Is. for a Il
check, and, of course. small sums pro
rata for amounts under a pound. This
instrument is negotiable and NAV be
passed from hand to hand. Just like the
Scottish Il bank-note. Like 1T, too, 1t
is only PAYABLE on demand to the bear
er, at a particular office specified on the
face of the document, but unlike it. it
is not PAYABLE at any time, III fact. II Is
not PAYABLE if presented three months
after the date of issue. The new postal
order has another advantage over the
Scottish bank-note. II can be crossed
like a check, and made payable only
through the banker mentioned in the
crossing" Altogether the scheme is
one which will give the public greater
facilities for transmitting small sums
of money than they have yet enjoyed,
and perhaps render it possible for the
post-office to work their money-order
organization with greater profit than
heretofore has been derived from it.
The only question that suggests itself
in connection with the change is: Why
should these new orders not be pur-
chasabe as long as branch post-oilice
is open for transacting business? There
is a good reason why they should not
be PAYABLE after particular hour. but
there is absolutely no more reason why
they should not be sold on demand, at
any hour when business is being done,
than why stamps should not be similar
" vended. We hope that MIR. Fawcett
will be able to repeal the absurd rule
that limits the sale of the new orders to
certain specified hours of the day
London Standard.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
Glaciers.

SPEAKING of the evidences of glacial
action in the Sierra. Mr.. John Muir,
the California geologist. says that to
the non scientific observer the most
striking and attractive are the polished
glacier payements, because they are so
beautiful, and their beauty is of SO rare
kind, So unlike any portion of the
loose. earthly lowlands where people
make homes and earn their bread.
They are simply Hat or gently undu-
latiiig areas of solid granite. which pre-
sent the unchanged surface upon
which the ancient glaciers flowed. and
are found in the most perfect condi-
ton in the sub-alpine region. at an ell
ovation of from 5000. TO 5000 feet.
Some are miles in extent. only slightly
Interrupted 10y spots that have gwen
way To the weather. while the best
preserved portions are bright and stain
less a. the sky. rejecting the snnbeams
like glass. and shining as if polished
afresh every day, notwithstanding they
have been exposed to corroding rains,
dew, frost and snow for thousands of
years. The attention of the game
seeking and gold-seeking mountaineer
is seldom commanded by other glacial
phenomena, Is moraines. however reg
ular and artificial in form, or CANYONS,
however deep. or strangely modelled
rocks, however high and sheer; but
when he comes 10 these bare pavements
he stoops and rubs his hand admiring-
~ on their shining surface, and tries
hard TO account for their mysterious
smoothuess and hriIi:ancy. He may
have seen the winter ayalanches of
snow descending in awful majesty
through the woods. sweeping away the
trees that stood in their way like slen-
der weeds. but concludes that this can
not be the work of avalanches, because
the scratches and fine polished stria
show tina, the agent, whatever ii was,
moved along and up over the rocks as
well as downward. Neither can he see
how water may possibly have been the
agent for he finds the same strange pol
ish upon lofty. isolated tables beyond
the reach of any conceivable flood.
Only the winds seem CAPABLE of NOV
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

Dr. CzosBY, OF the Bellevue Hospital,
pronounces milk an article of diet which
all persons may use. under all condi-
tons. There are those who say that
they cannot take milk, that it makes
them bilious. etc, but he declares that
this is not true. A person who is sick
may take milk with the greatest possible
advantage, because il contains in the
form OF assimilation, all the elements
essential for maintaining nutrition.
II is the natural aliment of the Young
animal. aud /. certainly answers good
purpose for the old animal, provided it
is used properly. and not poured into a
stomach already over filled. As though
it had in itself no substance or richness.
New milk, as he does not hesitate to
say. may be taken As far rs disease is
concerned in nearly every condition
Perhaps il viii require the addition of n
spoonful or two of lime-water.
The addition of a little salt often pre-
vents the after feeling OF fullness and
wind on the stomach, which some com
plain of If marked acidity OF the
stomach is present. then, perhaps a
little genlian NAV be requisite TO slim
uiate the stomach somewhat, and il
may be necessary 10 give ii in small
quantities, and repeat ii often, but ice
cold milk can be put into a very irrita-
bic stomach. il given in small quaint
ties and at short intervals. with the
happiest effect. 1t is used in case OF
fever, which formerly il was thought to
feed. and when scalded il has ii de-
sirable effect in summer complaints.
But il : an article of diet for people
in health. and who wish to remain in
that happy condition. that milk should
be most appreciated. For the midday
lunch of those whose hearty meals
come at night, "a for the supper OF
those who dine at noon, il is good.
The great variety and excellent
quality of prepared cereals give a wide
choice of food To use with milk. Bread
with berries in their season or baked
sweet apples-boiled rice, cracked
wheat, DAT meal, hulied corn or homi-
ny. taken with IA generous bowl of pure
cold milk. makes the best possible light
meal in warm weather for children,
{. and for all adults who have not some
positive physical ;iosyncrary that pre-
vents them from digesting ii. The
men of the iirmcst health and longest
life are the men of regular habits, and
milk is n standard article in such Il
diet
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

ing across the face OF the country in
the directions indicated by the scratch
es and grooves. Even dogs and horses,
when first led up the mountains. study
geology to this extent, that they gaze
wonderingly at the strange brightness
of the ground. and smell it. and place
their feet cautiously upon it, as if afraid
of falling or sinking.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

A DAILY visitor to the cage OF hand
some canary in the office of the Phila-
delphia Times is mouse. He is wei
coined by a song, and. as he eats the
seed and drinks the water from the
cups, the bird gives evidence of his be-
ing favored guest. After his meals
he frequently plays about the bottom Of
the cage AN hour.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

IT is a difficult thing for Il dog with
out a tail to show his master how much
he thinks of him.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
LYDIA e. PINKHAM'S
pIscovERER OF
VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
The Positive Cure


for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
socomm0n to our best female population.
twill cure entirely the worst form OF Female Com.
planrs all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ucera-
ton Falling and Disbursements, and the consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the
Change Of Life.
II will dissolve and cxpel tnmors from the uterus in
early stage of Development The tendency to can
humors there's checked very speedily by its
II removes fantness, latulency destroys all craving
for stinuants, and relieves weakness OF the stomach
II cures Bloet;ns Headaches, Nervous Prostitution,
General Debility, Seeplessness, Depression and lnd
gest;on.
That feeling of bearing down, csusing pain, weight
and backnche, is always permanently cured by its
II will at all times and under all circumstances net in
harmony with the laws that govern the female system
For the Of Kidney Complaints Of either this
Compound is unsurpassed
LYDIA 4. PINKHAY'S VEGETABLE COE.
POUNDS prepared et sl5 and 2s5 Western Avenue,
Lynn Mass Price Ell Sig bottles for s.. Sent by mail
In the form of pills. also in the form OF iozences.
receipt of price. u per box for either Mrs Pnkha,n
freely all letters Of inquiry. Send for pamph
let. Address above. Mention this Paper.
No family shozld be without LYDIA L PINKHAM's
LIVER PILLS They cure constipation biliousneea
and tosyacity OF the liver. 8 cents per box
Sold BY RICHARDSON & CO., St. Louis. No.
FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-13
1AROy BURR AND MRS HAMILTON
Nam Nok.s and O,icrfns


IUban nm an OIL cial visit to the United states IN
1853 spent day or two at Nj stuart Br9 pIer
place on the New-Jersey shore Of the hudsSn hveI
S sDCyS guest and as the house at no great dis
Burr Burr and Hamilton took place July ~ aSOd;
isties public and private, of the two men. General
Taylor told us that when very young an sI rgsr
ipg at West Point he was one day on OSG car Ham
t boat S SiS Of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron
bad returned t TO the n sass @
ms TnlT nSoS.d trrasOpable practices. Bur was
q fb.I S sn P oS %as, but stu retained much Of M
nadnSs and %Sn9ssF tS ssSs MRS knew
L tS1los. discovsTinS that Mrs. Hamilton was on
h0atd II the Steamboat, he approached hsE toof on
hiS hat, and bowling said " MIS- hAAuAi'oN' ~
re- sffset mon The lady, now well stricken N
vaars. Was electric Rising from her eeaA enc gaSnS
cred up her dTess a. If to touch b0rr VIII" "'uAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-13
MRS. GARFIELD IN THE WRITE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON Letter TO The Boston AdTertiser.
There need be no apprehension in the public mind
about the present mistress of the White honse.
Although naturally most modest and reIirlng
woman she has risen TO the occasion. as all VINO
know her best have been sure she would do. and
more courteous, high bred woman would be hard TO
ind, and one so simple aud unaffected IN manner:
She is an intellectual woman who has Kept abreast
with the world, wife whose opinions her husband
regards with respect; mother who 10 the friend,
co16dant and helper to her children and a loyal
friend, she comes into her public life with the de-
Termination to make herself the friend of the PEG.
ple and Sue proposes that the White House shall
lose none Of its attractiyeness under her reign.
When asked If she should keep omen house. rs
Mrs HAYES had done. or whether she should reserve
certain times fer herself she said she should give
berseIf as Car az her strength would permit. 70 the
public that as she belonged TO them she must can
slider their wishes first and her own inclhatons last
She is as quiet in her dress rs was her predecessor
and she wears literally no jewelry. She wears her
brown hair waved of her forehead and coiied low
az the back On Sunday she wore, handsome
black silk with slight train. trimmed with heavy
jet passementerie She viii not hold any formal re-
ceptions during Lent. Mrs Garfield the elder said,
in speaking OF her son. IL no makes as good .
President as be has son the country has nothing
70 fear. James is good man" lie Certainly haa
had no more sincere tribute than that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-13
HOW HERBERT SPENCER LOCKS.
IRON The BOston rrasens1.

from The Boston TrdSel7es.
Isent in my card and was ushered into a large,
square, neatly furnished room on the first floor
with its windows looking on the street. bad but
q few moments TO wait, when the door opened and
Mr. Spencer came in. Before citing down for our
talk, let me describe the man.
If any OF my readers have seen the small carte de
visite photograph Of hm-wLich was the only ono
could find in LODdOn-l want TO assure them that,
whatever else he looks like, lac dOesD'I look ike that.
Ii that photograph possessed O conscience and was
responsible being it ought to be arrested for libel.
AS be comes through the door, l see Q mar about
FIVE feet nine inches tall-thIs is only GUT s-aod
in clined 10 be slight aud spare in fgura There "
moi hing of the typical John Ball abOlt him. BE
addressed In SIP '" business suit, dark coat and
waiscOat aud light 7ers- His forehead is high
and its apparent beigh. increased by the growing
badness OF the forehead part OF his crown. H,s
but sandy sidewkiskeTs a llttls after the English
clerical fashion. Though his health is poor-as tt
has been for some years--sO that he can work only
9Oout three honrs day, his face is not much
wrlnkled and he does not look bis age. His looks
would tell you that he is Fifty, though bis real age
is just three score. He was born in Derbyshire,
was trained as an engineer and has had no
university education. 1t 10 rumored that DO onoe
loved George Eliot - but, be that as 1t may, he
has never married. HIS life is that of lahorlous
student; and he husbands all his strength that he
may complete. il possible. the great scheme which
was conceived forty years ago and still unfinished
As ne steps across the room and takes lie Dy tho
hand am straig htvay at INV ease feel that here
rs a man who ~ az SIMPLE az he Is great-Do as, mo
afectatlOn assnmutions diRnites, lofty pedestals,
apparent consciousness of superiority. The one
distinguished American that have evor met who is
the most simple, unaSsumlng and companieRaDle Is
Mr.. LougfeliOw. Mr.. Spencer rs quito az muoh 20,
and in ths respect made me think of hun at once.
He does not make me feel that l am intrudlug, nor
give me to misunderstanding busy mon often 90
that his time Is very valuable, and that be Is CON
feTTin0 favor on me by the bestowal OI fragment:
We sit down and chat rs easily as though had
known him for years