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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08
Mr.. Warner on the Donkey.

The best way of getting about Cairo
and its environs is on the donkey. It
ia cheap and exhilarating. The donkey
is easily mounted and easily got of
from; not seldom. he will weaken in his
hind legs and let his rider to the ground
II sinking operation which destroys
your confidence in life itself. Some
times he stumbles and sends the rider
over his head. But the good donkey
never does either. He is the best AMI
NAL of his size and appearance living.
He has the two qualities of our greatest
general, patience and obstinacy. The
good donkey is easy as rocking-chair,
sure-footed as chamois; he can thread
any crowd and stand patiently DOING
in any noisy thoroughfare for hours
To ride him is only slight compromise
of ones independence in walking. One
is so near the ground, and SO absent
mindedly can he gaze at what is around
him, that he forgets that there is any
thing under him. When the donkey,
in the excitement of company on the
open street and stimulated by the
whacks and cries of his driver, breaks
into the rush of gallop, there is so
much flying of legs and such general
hutter that the rider fancies he is get
ting over the ground at an awful rate,
running a break-neck race; but it does
not appear SO to an observer. The rider
has the feeling of the swift locomotion
of the Arab steed without its danger or
expense. Besides, q long-legged man,
with cork hat and flying linen
"duster," tearing madly along on an
animal as big as q sheep, is an amusing
spectacle Charles Dudley Warner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08
He Waited to Laugh.

At mid-forenoon. yesterday, man
who was crossing Woodward avenue at
Congress street suddenly began to paw
the air with his hands and perform
divers strange antics with his feet, and
after taking plenty OF time about 1t ne
came down in heap. More than fifty
people saw the performance, and there
was general laugh. 1t had not yet
ceased when man with afunereal coun-
tenance pushed his way into the crowd
and asked:
"Who is he-whats his name
cts JONES'" answered voice.
"What Jones?'
"Thomas Jones'"
"Sure?'
"Yes, I've known him for over
twenty years.
Then Ill laugh said the solemn
faced man, and he leaned against the
wall and chuckled and laughed until he
could hardly get his breath. One OF
tine crowd remarked 90 his singular
conduct, and the laueLer wiped the
tears from his eyes and replied:
Gentlemen, nothing tickles mo all
over so much as to see & man fall down.
Ten years ago l Was salesman in a
wholesale house, with fine chance Tor
promotion. One day Il man just ahead
of ME fell down and 1 laughed. 1t was
our old man, and he discharged ms on
the spot. Five years later was en-
gagged to rich girl. AS came out OF
the postottice one day a man sprawled
out on the walk, and | laughed till !
was sore. 1t was my Angelina's old
man, and lie broke up the match.
Again laughed myself. out OF a position
in bank, and but for the same failure,
| should to day have q place IN the
Custom House. l have learned Wis
dom. Now when l see man fall ask
his name and find Ont if he has any In
iluence to put me on! of my clerkship.
If no has | look solemn aud pass on.
If hohasn't la-laugh. -ba. ha! ha! Jones
is it! Jones can't do me any harm, and
ha. no! la! la. | wouldn't have
missed this for months sal ha. ia!
In. - Detroit Free Press.
The educational lnt1resta Of tho Il IL
pre- State are being Zcaiolsiy pro
NOTED. Al Columbia College last
week the sophom0res attacked the
freshmen for l,resuming to carry canes
ana after three hours indecisivo com
bu. it WAS agreed 70 resort to single
combat. Zach class close champion
ana tie representative Of tho freshmen
being irnom niously woratcd, the
freshmen abandoned their canes. The
ulc t!oa Of their RI int 10 wear tall hats
! -t.li a. u2"n o'r. bat IL ordinary
,...,th pt Intellectual improvement Ii
cannot long remain ea'ec!te" - Free
i'Irs5.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08
Making Things Pleasant.

A great many bright and even witty
things are said annually by husbands,
throughout tue u Hited States, in regard
to the nearly universal practice of
wives and mothers of changing the ar
engagements of the furniture and the
established order of things in the
household. The genial tender Of the
fire in the Back log Studies remarks
upon the fact that tho only reason the
mistress could give for hanging pic
ture in what seemed the most inappro.
pirate place was that it had never been
there before. It is a positive delight
to most women simply to move things
around with view of lettering the
appearance of their rooms, and they
lose interest ut once in house which
is so constructed that certain articles
must remain in certain places. There
is, however, philosophy in this effort
of the housewife to give freshness and
variety to her surroundings which is at
length becoming recognized. A dis
tinguished physician has lately said
that cit is wise and wholesome to
break the uniformity Of decoration
from time to time, for a pleasurable
diversion OF mind, however simple it
may be-, is wholesome not less to the
body than to the mind" A woman
passes 80 mach of her time in the
house that she needs the harmless
stimulus derived from these slight
changes. There is relief to her mind
from the monotony of her daily round.
What conscientious woman will say
that she has never felt an insane desire
to open the window and throw away her
dishes after having washed the same
cups and plates three times day for
few years? We rejoice in the impetus
which decorative art has received, and
which makes itself felt in the most
modest household, if in nothing more
than the variety and beauty of dishes.
1t is suggestive and pleasing to put
Cinte butter-plate in the shape OF
green loaf or parsy at each place.
and to put cheese and pickles on the
pretty majolica plates made especially
for them, and to adorn the table with
the flower decorated dishes which are
dainty enough for king and cheap
enough for almost anybody. 1t is a
fact easily verified. that it does not tire
one half SO much to wash, wipe, and
put away whole China tea-set as it
does to treat in the same way half the
number Of common everyday dishes"
Victor Hugo somewhere says that
"mind uplifts body, and is the only
bird which sustains its cage" This
being true, everything which gives
pleasure to woman in her work helps
her.-[N. Y. Evening Post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08

Hughes's statue of Alexander Hamil-
ton, says correspondent of The Eoen-
ing Post, was cut out of sslid block of
the purest Carrara marble, and was the
first marble statue carved in America.
1t was destroyed in the great fire. in
New York; but Mr.. HNghes's original
model in plaster still survives in
Albany, whittier it was carried in 1884
or 1885 to be sold.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08


CURING SICK HEADAcHE.-A Vermont
correspondent writes that after suffer-
ing from sick headache for twenty years,
with frequent ATTACH of diphtheria,
quinsy and erysipelas, she has discov-
cred the cause of all her troubles.
Eight months abstinence from meat
has cured her of dyspepsia and all the
ailments she has suffered from, and her
health is better than it has been for
many years. On diet of vegetables
and cereals, with fish and eggs occa-
sionally, she is we'll and strong. Hap
Ply are they who find out their limi.a-
lions, physical, intellectual, and spirit
ual, and do not ruin health and happi-
ncss in d vain endeavor to digest some
thing bayond their powers.
Wash black pefcAle or calicoes as
usual, and rinse with strong solution
of salt. This viii prevent black from
running, and also colors.
If you want good starch, mix 1t with
cold water: add boiling water until 1t
thickens, then ndd a dessert spoonful of
sugar and small piece of butter. This
makes stil' and glossy tinish, equal to
tho laundry.
Never put particle OF soap about
your silvtrwlrc, says the proprietor CT
an oil silver establishment, l. you
would have It retain i,s o.js lima. luster.
When it want polish take 4 piece OF
soft leather AID " A!tia6, and rub hard
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08

y Syracuse grocer used to smoke his
pipe while sitting on the korosene-bar.
rel. His'mail now goes to the Dead-Let-
Ter Office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08

Good men have the fewest fears. He
has but one who fears to do wrong. He
has a thousand who has overcome that
one.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08
Cambridge in the Day of Lexing-
ton.

Col. T. W. Higeinson, in his grafton
on the quarter millenial Of Cambridge,
recited the following graphic scene
pertaining to the eve and day of Lex
ington: "We owe to Cambridge
woman, Hannah Winthrop, perhaps the
most vivid picture of that night OF trial,
the horrors of that midnight cry, AS
she calls it, preceding the bloody
battle OF Lexington The women of
Cambridge are aroused in the night by
the beat Of drums and ringing Of bells
They are told that the British troops
are marching to Concord, and that on
their return they are to burn the col
lege aud lay waste the town. The
women take refuge with their children,
at place called Fresh Pond. in sight
and hearing of the skirmishing through
West Cambridge, or Mene;ony. There
are seventy or eighty women, with their
children, watching, while every shot
may tell of the ruin of home. They
spend the night there, and the next day
are ordered to Andover, whittier the
treasurers OF the college have already
been sent. They begin their pilgrim
age, alternately walking and riding.
The roads are inll of women and chii-
dren they cross the fields west Of Cam
bridge, where the dead bodies yet lie
Unmarried. 1t is known that more than
half those who fell on that day were
killed within what were the limits of
Cambridge. This is one woman's &C.
count. Meanwhile. upon these very
fields another woman, wife OF John
Hicks, has sent her boy Of IA to look for
his father. The child comes upon him
dead by the roadside, with William
Marcy and John Richardson close by.
All these are from Cambridge. Hicks
was in the Boston Tea Party and he
and Richardson are both beyond mill
tary age. Marcy is a half-witted youth
The boy procures help and wagon.
and he and some Of the women return
home with the dead. Hastily, by torch
light, the three are buried IN one grave,
unmarked till within few years. They
are laid in their blood-stained garments,
and the son OF Richardson by o hasty
impulse, turns the cape Of his fathers
coat over his face to shield it. A CEN
fury after, in searching for the grave. u
piece of blood-stained clo.h Is found,
worn with years, but still bearing, in
the opinion of chemists, some traces OF
the bload shed that this nation might
lve!"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-04-08

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18
A DOWNTOWN MERCHANT having

passed several seepess nights, disturbed by The
agon.es and cries Of a suffering child. and bec0u-
Ing convinced that MRS. WINsLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP was Just the article needed procured sEp-
ply for the child. On reaching home aud acquailt-
Ing his wife with what he had done. she refused 20
have 1t administered TO the chtd she was srong-
ly In favor of Homeopathy. That night the child
assed In suffering, and the parents without sleep Re
turning home the DAY following, the father fcCud tho
baby stin worse; and while contemplate q another
sleepless night, the mother stepped from the room
10 attend to domesi ic duties, aud left the father
with the child. During her ase nee he Administered
portion Of the Soothing Syrup TO the baby. and
said nothing That night all hsnds slept wei. snd
the little fellow awoke In the morning bright tGd
happy. The mother was delighted with III, sudden
and wonderful change and although NJ first oi,E I'D
at the deception practieed upon her, has con- 1aed
to The Syrup, aud suffering, crying babies ,nd
restless nights have disappeared. single t'al of
the Syrup never yet failed 10 relieve the baby. and
overcome the prejudces of the mother. SOD by
al drugg.ts. % cents a bottle. my l3eodIw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

vehicles, eic.
JOHN L. SAMPSOE & BROTHER. 4 4. W, f1rr
valuable brick dweilinG-, enc framed dwelling,
and 4 number Of vacant lots In MaBchester.
ROBERT Y. LYME. 6 T.. VI. drst.c class three story.
sioek-brick detached dwelling, No. iO1 east
Cary street.
GEORGE B. CRAWFORD, 3 I. ~. trustee sale
OF desirable farm in Hanover county haif a wile
from kiibN's station, on The Richmond. trei-
ericksburg and Potomac raj broad.
GRUBBS 4 WILLIAMS, A. Y. NJ. the large brick
dwelling No. 307. aud fine lot attached, ca tAs
east side OF Twelfth street
JNO. T.. LAUGHT0N, JR.. 10 4. NJ, hOU,et 0l |
furniture, rosewood piano, Large groccr,' cOh -
NIL. Gales misses and chldrenj sh0es, ,1lsc-
co, cigars, etc.
W. GODDIN, 6 i. VI . framed dwelling W 5l5
north Twenty fourth street, On Church W..
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MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

Brief items. The alarm OF fire turned
in Yesterday morning about y O'Clock was
caused by the burning OF chimney OF a
frame house situated on Ninth street near
Stockton. II made large flame, and some
one, thinking that a house was on fire, bad
the bell rnng, which brought out the Hook
and Ladder Company.
The Council Committee on Finance will
meet at COuncl.C Chamber hall tonight al
O'Clock. The City Council will not meet
again until next Friday week.
The Chesterfield Circuit Court was in ses-
sion yesterday. The salt ease OF l.. l.. Les
ter Us. The County OF Chesterfield was 10
have been heard. This case comes up on an
appeal from tue decision 0f the County
Court, and relates 10 salt furnished soldiers
during the war.
The concert given at Cersley's HILL last
evening uuder the auspices and for the
benefit Of the Manchester Baptist Church
choir was very pleasant affair. A different
programme from what was given Monday
night was presented, and nicely rendered.
The condition Of Rev. Or. ID. B. WiDfree.
OF Chesterfield, who was taken suddenly i'll
last week, was reported unchanged yesler-
day. The Doctor mas not been in very good
UPillU IDI soIHt tltut pa-', "bu ~ - ue'pit
regretted that his health has grown worse.
Owing TO the river being 50 clear COM
p1ratiyely few 6sb have been caught, either
in seines or with lines, during the past
three or four days. The seines are now
hauled az night, and with greater success
than IL done in the day.
DR.. X. w. Br0dnax and Mr.. Harry u.
Owen, who we're recently elected to the
City Council from the Third Ward TO filI
vacancies, have received official notification
OF their appointment and will qualify be.
fore the next meeting Of the Council.
The Hastings Court for this city was In
session few hours Monday, transacted
some routine business, and TO enable coun-
sci to attend the Circuit Court Of Chester
field (now in session. adjourned over until
Thur.day morning at 10 O'Clock, when the
chancery docket viii be called.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

Captain Edward Nj. Alfriend, OF Rich
mond, served during the late war under
Stonewall Jackson, and was present at the
taking OF Winchester in 1862 from Banks
bv jackson. On that day he captured the
sword OF Massachusetts, officer under
Banks, and has never been able to ascertain
10 whom it belonged. ReeeEtly Captain
Allrlend sent the sword to Colonel A. Lou
dom Saowden, of the Fire Association, 9
Gallant northern soldier during the war, and
in forwarding II said 9" desire to commit
this sword, drawn In defence OF the Union,
20 a soldier OF the North. aud s patriotic
joyer of his country, and believe me that in
the future, il draw my sword again. 1t
win be under the stars and stripes and for
the Union. ."-kew York Spectator.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

Police NOTEs.-A raid was made on
Byrd Island last night by the police OF the
Second district. which resulted in the arrest
OF gang OF disorderly characters OF both
sexes and colOrs.
James Higgins was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Sergeant Seal and Officer Tom
Iinson for interfering with workmen at the
Tredegar.
Several arrests for minor offences were
reported at the First station.
At the Third station up 10 midnight
onlv one poor. lone female had been caught
in the police drag-net.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

Com mon Council.

THE STREET COMMITTEES REPORT AMENDED
FURTHER ACTION BY THE BOARD OF ALDER
MEN NECESSARY.
At called meeting OF the Common Coun-
Gil held yesterday afternoon the following
members were present: Messrs. Campbell,
Cole, Curtis, Davis Of Marshall, Edwards,
Elicit, Elyson, Fergusson, Forester, Fos-
ter, Gum Of Marshall, Hsyes, Higgins,
Lubbock, Manson, Phillips, Plzzni, Robin.
son. Tinsley, Wei,iger, and Clarke.
The president stated the object OF the
meeting 10 he the consideration OF the re-
port OF the Street Committee. which was
submitted 10 the Board OF Aldermen at Its
last meeting and acted upon by that body.
On motion Of Mr.. Elicit. the report was
then taken up, and after considerable dis
cussion the action Of the Board was con.
CURED in, with the exception OF the item
approprilting 5000 from the contingent
fund 10 acquire the necessary ground TO
widen Henry street between Marshall and
Leigh streets by increasing the width OF
walkway upon the eastern side OF said
street which was rejected.
The report Will 90 back to the Board OF
Aldermen for its action on this alteration by
the Council.
Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

HENRICo PIKEs.-Judge Waddil, OF the
Henrico County Court. has appointed the
following commissioners to make the usual
examination as TO the condition OF the dif-
ferent turnpikes in that county. The COM
misSioueIs to examine the Brook pike are {:
{. b. Gwathmey, w. j. Boyd, and J. NJ.
Furcron; Mechanic>vIle pike: Valentine
Hechler, Hugh ID. Smith. and j. ID. Mosby (;
Henrico pike Joseph NJ. Carter, Joseph H..
Grant, and w. T. Hood; Williamsburg
pike: Martin Locbranc. William l.. War
riner, and w. A. Waldron. The commits
soners will report on the 3lst instant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

POLICE COURT.-Tbe following eases were
disposed OF Yesterday:
Bob Fireman and Dick Jackson (both
colored) were charged with fighting in the
streets. The case was continued until to-
day.
Thomas Butler, drunk and disorderly.
Discharged.
Walter Goode (colored), charged with
se-breaking, was committed TO Jail Tor
action Of the grand jury.
Emma saunders (colored), drunk and dis.
orderly. Discharged.
Sam. scott (cOlored), trespassing upon The
premises OF and DESTROYING the furniture OF
and beating james Perkins. Discharged.
William DoOlev, charged with threatening
to beat George p. Schinberger, and he ap-
pretending bodily harm at his band>, asked
that he be placed under bonds. The ac'
cused was bailed for TO-DAY.
Alley Moore was fined s. for having an
unlicensed dog on his premises. The dog
was ordered to be killed.
Joseph Morris was fined s. for assault
ana battery and placed under bonds for
six months. He was also fined 50 for con-
tempt OF court by attempting to influence Il
witness.
Abram ScbwietZer was placed under
bonds for six months upon oath OF j. Nor
ris, who swore that he apprehended breach
OF the peace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

The two ladies who were iDsulted by two
negro boys yesterday at "A p. NJ. on Mar.
shall street near the Retreat for the Sick Will
please let DR.. Parker know their address or
communicate with him. through their hus-
bands, by 81 \. N. to-day. The boys have
been arrested, and will be on trial at the
Police Court to-day. II may not be neceS-
sary for the ladies 10 attend court, as one OF
the boys will be used az a witness in regard
to the insulting language used.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

When the HerdH reporter asked promi'
nent banker (who did not WISH n's name
mentionedl what he Thought OF tne oonk-
ling Pktt situation. he made no other reply
than 10 raise bis hands in mock despair nnu
exclaim, "Poor Malone. ."-Ne@ IoT@ HeT-
aid.
Peggy Savage, a coIored lunatic confined
IN the Accomac county Jail, was burned 10
deatb in her cell few days ago.
CoIooel Tom Scott is improving. and has
left philadelphia for bis couniry-seat.
Bishop Keane preached twice jo AIexan'
dria Sunday.
Archbishop Purcell is dying.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

the |. Y. White-and realized as never
before the literal truth OF calling these
steamers "foating palaces" Though u
freigbt-boat capable Of carrying 6,000 bales
OF cotton, the saloons, siate-rooms, bath
rooms, etc, are as elegant as can be found
In the best.appointed hotel.
But your printers aud your readers will
say Enough for the present" VIATOR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-18

MONROE PARK.-This little park never
looked more beautiful than at present. Mr..
Purcell, who now has charge OF 1t, has
made many Improvements, and keeps the
walks, shrubbery, flowers, and grass in ex-
cellent condition. He also keeps sharp
lookout for disorderly persons, and two
have recently been fined for violating the
rules OF the park. This is one OF the most
popular resorts in the city, and hundreds
of persons visit it nearly every evening.
There is a deficiency, though, in benches,
and more should be added.
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Adjourned.

THE MANNERsCuMIDT FORGERY CASE In
The Hastings Court Yesterday the trial OF
the case OF The Commonwealth Us. Amelia
G.. Schmidt 0iiaS Christine Mannerschmidt,
which was begun on Monday, was proceed
ed with. A jury was sworn in, and Mr.. d.
w. Beveridge put upon the stand. lie tes'
lifted that the signature 10 the notailal GER
tificate to the deed OF release which
purported 10 be his was forgery,
and thereupon the Commonwealth Of
fered in evidence the deed OF re-
lease and The said notarial certificate.
The prisoners counsel objected to It's adj
mission on the ground Of the variance
between the certificate and the allegations
in the Indictment, and on the ground OF IN
sufliciency of the indictment in not setllng
out he deed OF trust OF which the alleged
deed attempted to be described in the ln-
diciment purported To be release. Inc
Court sustained the objection.
The Conmonweallh's Attorney then an
nounced that by leave OF the Court ne
would not proceed further under the ln-
dictment; whereupOu the jury were dis
charged. The defence objected to the dis
charge Of the jury, which objection the
Court yerluled.
SubSC Cqnently the accused was admitted
to bail in the sum Of $1,000, with Alfred
CarOn as security, for ber appearance at the
next term II the court. The Common
wealth'S Attorney will prepare another in
dictment in the case.