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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-23


Choo choo Plata p" cry to the dog who
followed at my horses heels, as fine male
ostrich scudded away toward the hills we had
just left with the speed of lightning. i
But the ostrich suddenly doubles to the left,
and commences a hurried descent. The
cause is soon explained, for in the direction
toward which he has been making n great
cloud of smoke rises menacingly in his path,
and, baked of the refuge he had hoped TO
find amid the hills, the great bird is forced
to alter his course, and make swiftly for the
plains below. But swiftly as he flies along,
so does Plata, who finds a down hill race
much more suited to his splendid shoulders
and rare stride. Foot by foot he lessons the
distance that separates him from his prey,
and get nearer and nearer to the fast sinking,
fast firing bird Away we go, helter-skeler
down the hill. Plata is alongside
the ostrich, and gathers himself for a spring
at the birds throat. " He has him, he has
him :" shout to Gregorio who does not re-
ply, but urges his horse on with whip and
spur. " Has he got him, though y Yes
no-the ostrich, with rapid twist has shot
some thirty yards ahead of his enemy, and i,
whirling round, makes for the hills once
more. And now begins the struggle for
victory. The ostrich has decidedly the best
of it, for Plata, though he struggles gamely,
does not like the uphill work, and at
every stride loses ground. "Can
he stayi" cry to Gregorio, who smiles
and mods his head. He is right, the dog can
stay, for hardly have the words left my lips
when, with a tremendous effort, he puts on
a squirt and races up alongside the ostrich.
Once more the bird points for the plain he
is beginning to falter, but he is great and
strong, and is not beaten yet. \
Unconscious of anything but the exciting
chase before me, am suddenly disagree
ably reminded that there is such a thing as
caution, and necessity to lock where you are
going to, for, putting his foot in an unusually
deep tuca-tuca hole, my little horse comes
with crash upon his head, and turns com
pletely over on his back, burying me be-
meath him in hopeless middle. Fortunately,
beyond shaking, | am unhurt, and re-
mounting, endeavor to rejoin the now some
what distant chase. The ostrich, 'Gregorio
and the dog have reached the plain, and as
gallop quickly down the hill | can see that
the bird has begun doubling. This is sure
| sign of fatigue, and shows that the ostrich s
strength is beginning to fail him.
Away across the plain the two animals fly,
| while ] and Gregorio press eagerly in their
wake. Suddenly the stride of the
| bird grows slower, his doubles become more
| frequent, showers of feathers fly in every
direction as Plata seizes him by the tail,
which comes away in his mouth. In another
moment the dog has him by the throat, and
fora few minutes nothing can be distin-
guished but gray struggling heap.--IcroSs
ht1qonia Lady Uirio
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few months ago Hardy was reading the
morning paper, when a bright ray of sun
shine came in through the door. II was
Hardy's wife, the happiest and proudest
woman on the Alameda.
"My DEAR" he said, have we lived
happy these two years ~
why, John-what question !"
And you have never regretted the per
sistence of seedy stranger on Santa Clara
street two years and a half ago?"
" regret nothing, John, and you know
it. didn't know what life was until met
you. But, oh that was a terrible night,
wasn't it, John -
Awful" he calculated, with broad
look of mischief in his eyes.
"What makes you look that way, John
You are SO provoking ~
am villain, dear"
"What do you mean ~
Do you remember the robbers %
az think dol They nearly killed you"
They were friends of mine, dear"
"John |" she exclaimed, stunned.
Absolutely true. Old Tarantula Joe and
| put up the job so l could clean 'em out
become a hero, and then marry you.''
She stared at him. astonished, shocked,
and incredulous.
"Lohnl'
otis fact" he said, laughing, MS he saw
her anger rising.
She was utterly stupcfed. Then quick
light came into her eyes. She knew he was
joking.
I" You are tooling me, John. You know
that horrid club nesrly killed YOU"
" 1t was made of paper" lie explained,
still laughing.
A gloom again stole into her face, but it
was Immediately dispelled by another recol-
lection.
"But your face was really bloody
" Joe got that for me at the slaughter
house."
She was thoroughly puzzled, not knowing
what TO think.
"But, John, those were real hurts OH your
head and face. saw them myself. There,
now -
Eyes; and can't you imagine how re-
ceived them 2"
She thought she had him cornered, but
the look of confidence in his face dsheart-
ened her.
and despairing.
"You remember that fellow pitched into
the mud 20
Yes-well, what?'
"When went back TO join the boys and
have good laugh over the affair, and to re-
port progress, this fellow met me, mad as n
Turk for spelling his clothes and nearly break
ing his neck. You see it wasn't on the pro-
gramme for me to pitch him over. That was
going in little too strong but couldn't re-
sist the temptation. Tarantula Joe said I'd
have TO fight him, as | hadn't done the
square thing. We went Mt it., and he gave
me the worst licking mortal ever had"
This was really SO rich that the young wifs
made the house ring with laughter.
"I'm glad he did--you mean old thing |
wish he had beaten you half to death Ha I!
ha! ha! Soyou wouldn't come into the
house because you had no wounds, ELI p
Precisely"
"And after you did get that thrashing you
turned it to account by getting our doctor,
suppose 2"
"That's the idea"
She laughed awhile, somewhat hysteric-
ally, and got up and slapped him, and then
threw her arms around his neck and kissed
linn.
What did you tell me for, you, hami7"
Because Tarantula Joe wanted to put ON
too much style, and was Matchmaking me
outrageously."
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Had Documentary Evidence.

Stebbins left his night-key in his pocket
pants when he went down to headquarters
to see how the returns were coming in, and
when he reached home at 2 A. NJ. and spent
half an hour experimenting with his button
hook in the key-hole, he concluded he was
at the wrong house. Hailing n passing
policeman, he inquired
"Know Stebbins o-Cic) old Zach Steb-
bins 2"
"Oh, yes" answered the policeman, re-
cognizing him.
"KnOw where he lives ~
Certainly"
"Well, FOUL just sh- Cic) show where
old Zach Stebbns l. Cio) lives, l."
"pll show you where he lives, you good
for-nothing brute" came voice from the
house, when Stebbins dismissed the police
man with:
"Much 'blige, m frien-but the dou- Cic)
dou'ful districts heard from MS goin' fr
me by a. CLIO increased minority. 'Rah
ftp
Stebbins was leaning heavily against the
door, when IL was suddenly opened by Mrs.
Stebbins, and the enthusiastic outhurst cut
short by his falling headlong into the hall.
Mrs. Stebbins used him for a door-mat for
about two minutes, and then, in the exuber-
ance of her wrath, shouted:
'Iachariah Stebbns," and Mr.. Stebbins,
getting on his feet and steadying himself by
clnging to Mrs. Stebbins's night ulster,
elem Cic) lemme oo'grash 'laish yer. Al
though We hat Clio haven't agreed for years,
Pm g. Cic) pared to second the motion.
am fool lin donsh you f. Cic) forget it,
I've got the documentary evidence TO prove
it, Mizzes stebbins Cic) pve got the
documentary evidence to prove it,"
"What's that you say ~
"You said was a foo-Cie) DOL, IN | say
pve got tho documentary evidence, to
prove it,"
"What do you mean by documentary evi.
dence. Zachariah Stebbins, say -
"My marriage c'titicate, NJ Cic) Mizzes
Stebbins my marriage c'tifcate, madam. I"
Stebbins was fined $50 month alimony at
the subsequent proceedings.
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The Eoremost plnce.

The announcement that the first counting
of the American census shows that the popu-
lation of the United States ia 81, 900, 600, or
nearly double that of England, is a startling
reminder of one of the most important facts
Of international politics. "0ur kin beyond
the sea" are rapidly taking the foremost
position in the English speaking world
Pal Nall Gasette.
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600 Toulteenlh stfeei northwest, washington.
Al our Grand Extraordinary DrdeiRgs are un-
der The supervision and management o(GENERA
q. II. BEAuREGARD and JuBAL A. EARLY.
ialn-ll
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Fashion Notes.

Coupons are not cut by us this year.
Railroads have long trains and trimmed with rich
dividends. The sole makes very pretty dchu.
Checks are very fashionable the rst week In January.
Stripes are much Worn at sing slug and tuhcotd.
Figures are much sought after; $500, 600 Is very
pretty one Rich beats are desirable for the opera or
theatre parties. Dots win come IN again With the
Ing suits next summer. Birds are used for bonnes,
and the bills very large. Night dresses with q
good nap the best Old gold is still pat IN stock
ings. Thin, HAT poekethooks are In style since
Christmas and New Year. Boston Commercial But
ieff0.
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Ola PnnnInnn,a Iest.

Woman is by nature so erratic and inoon-
sistent creation that IL doesn't do to bet on
even her most marked characteristics. For
illustration, the other day old Mr.. Pungleup,
Of Mob Hill, was commenting on the railroad
velocity with which young ladies iabber to
each other when they meet without either
In the least understanding or replying to
what the other says.
ats lust mean folsehool gotten up by
you good. for-nothing men ~ said the youngest
Pungelup girl, Indignantly.
All right" said her father, benignantly;
"we'll try an experiment. Isee your friend,
Miss Glucketson, coming up the street Now,
I'll wager that new walking suit you want SO
much that you can say Roast turkey and
cranberry sauce in response to the first half
dozen remarks she makes without her MOTTO
Ing the fact"
al never heard anything so perfectly alb
surd," replied Miss p; "however,
might as well have that suit-its just too
lovely for anythng--so I'll just do IL to teach
you lesson
Mind, new said her father, as the front
door bell rang, fair play. You mustn't
change your expression in the least, and you
must repeat the sentence iw your usual voice
and manner-that is to say, in single
breath-all run together, as IL were.'
Just then Miss Gluckerson was shown into
the paror, and through the library door old
p could hear the usual osculatory peck
exchanged, and Miss d exclaimed,
without even the smallest comma in the
whole remark:
"Oh, you lazy thing been here perfect
age don't look NJ this hat perfect fright going
TO have ipsers set back and bow changed
why weren't you at matinee Harry was
| there
ia
rapidly inserted Miss P, accompanying
the words with that peculiar preliminary and
concluding gurgle with which all women, for
some occult reason, invariably adorn their
| conversation when DESTROYS of being agree
| able.
"Going to Mrs. Badgers party 3'' con
| tinued Miss Gluckerson, with the serene
rattle of the brook over the pebbles. Molly
Smith is going they tell me she paints pas
promised me a phaeton in the spring saw
that hateful Mrs. Guppcry on the street buff
overskirt and green ruching just fancy"
Roast turkey and cranberry
"Oh George Skidmores mothers dead,
Ouch got a flea in my sleeve little beast
day did you get that edging at Gimps' ~
"Roast turkey and cram
The girls at Clark's are to graduate next
Thursday Jennie Griggles is going to he
square cut with inside illusion and white
kid boots can't you come round for dinner
tomorrow and stay all -"
"Roast turkey and -"
"Night, and show Milly your new basque2
| That man with light overcoat stared at me
again yesterday Jim O'Neill is going East
this candy frightfully stale. -
Roast turkey -
INA thinks Mrs. Brown amt proper those
n ~
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ANOTHER AUTUMN.


Tho leaves egsin are glorious green and golden;
Tho child Is gone
Whose laughter through the bright glodes In the odcl
Days lured me on.
While as Of old with sangune Autumn splendcr
The wild woods shine,
Not as of old the young face, soft and tender,
Looks up to niue.
Once could happier make a child's heart, beating
with love for me,
BY word or touch than all the high suns greeting
Makes glad tho sea.
Now weary amid the self same groves wander;
AS erst, they arc fair.
But one gold gift shines not that once shohe yondcr
A child's gold hair.
one gentle thing that sounded, sounds not ever
\ child S sweet tone;
one hand win seek the hollow of my hand never
am alone.
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"Sir?'
81 requested merely"
"Who are your How dare your"
am simply gentleman. -
" But you have made mistake. don't
know you
They We're standing on Santa Clara street.
She spoke in rather loud tone, and the
stranger betrayed little nervousness and
dread that the passers-by might interfere.
" / have not intimated. 4" lie said, that
am so fortunate as to be known by you. 1t
was the very desire to know you that i'm
PEELED me -
" l don't understand you, sir. I'll call an
officer unless you leave me instantly"
Such language humiliates me exceed
ingly, madame. Accept my humblest apollo
ges for having caused You any uneasiness
or fright. The street is thronged, and any
one would protect you against an indignity
at my hands. beg you to wait just a
moment, that may explain myself.
" But to be seen standing in the street
conversing with man Of your-your-ap-
pearance ~
MADAME, If my face is crimson at that
cruel remark, il is merely evidence of
weakness that am unable to conquer-call
IT pride, If you please. | regret that my
poverty obtrudes itself, obscuring everything
else. ~
A look of pity appeared in the girls eyes,
and, although she evinced in her attitude of
impotence strong desire TO be left alone
her original feelings OF fear and repugnance
gradually melted under the firm, deliberate
polished, gentlemanly bearing of the man.
The stranger exhibited a kindly, patient
dignity that would have made California
girl, with speck OF adventure and romance
think twice before she rejected his advances
summarily.
THAT is true, sir, " she said, " have no
doubt. But that is no reason that shouldn't
put an end to this interview by saying, once
for ALL decline your escort.
Her tongue uttered these words. Her eyes
said " dare you to try me a little further"
He heard the words, but saw the look. She
felt the superiority of this mans will. She
turned to leave, scornfully. He promptly
stepped to her side. OF course she was
greatly angered at this persistent imperti-
nence, and turning upon him with flashing
eyes, she said
I thought had said enough, sir, TO put
| q gentleman on his honor You place me in
false position. Your impertinence is ex-
tremely distasteful to me. Please leave me -
| So said her tongue. Her eyes said "You
haven't got the nerve to 60 any further. :"
He said, Gas by this time they were walking
slowly along);
"You msconstrue me entirely. Let me
explaine my motives, that you may under
stand my apparent rudeness. | am o
stranger | have no friends here. | have
been unfortunate. Their was such kind,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1881-01-23
miextn.,, German LAUNDRY soap

Is perfectly pure, being made of carefully
selected stock. and Is therefore the cheapest Ask
your grocer for It, and that you get only the gem
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was stronger. She became almost angry
then she bit her lips in the dark, and i'm
plored him to remain.
He declined, in respectful, kindly way
well, then" she said, "where do you
live 4"
Nowhere"
Please tell me-"
Nowhere"
"Will You let me know tomorrow 2"
don't know"
Please do.n
Perhaps. Here is street car. Good
night"
Then she did very foolish thing. She
threw her arms around his neck and kissed
him. He left, doubly conqueror.
There was tremendous excitement over the
affair. The police were informed as soon as
the girls father could hear the terrible story
and reach the police station. The officers
could only find a quantity of blood on the
bridge, the body having been removed. Rig
orous search for several days failed TO reveal
the identity of the robbers. Several arrests
were made, and the strictcst vigilance main
tanned, but without avail.
Another mysterious development was the
disappearance OF Hardy. lie could not be
found. However, on the second day the old
family physician of the Morris household
came painting up the walk in great excite
ment and exclaimed TO the girl:
al found himl'
She turned pale with excitement and joy.
Where is he l' she asked, brcathlessly.
"Jump into my buggy, and I'll take YOU
to him"
She did SO. They found him in small
dilapidated adobe hoiise on Market street.
with Spanish family. He was delirious,
and in high fever. The girl sat down by
the bed, took his hot hand in hers, and be-
fore the old doctor knew what was coming
next she commenced to cry. Then she
kissed Hardy's hand.
The old man took her home and she came
twice day TO see him, bringing her father
or mother, and always taking some delicacy,
and doing whatever a kind and generous
heart could suggest Gradually he recovered.
and as soon rs he could be moved he was
taken TO her home. There he became ell
tirely well. BY his patience and gentleness
he won the hearts of every one-except the
girls. Hers was won already.
Time slipped away. Hardy was estab-
lished in business by the grateful father.
Poor old Tarantula Joe, who unaccountably
seemed to be a great favoritc with the young
man, was allowed TO sit in the kitchen and
drink dozen of champagne on the night of
The wedding of Sophronia Morris to John
Hardy-a brilliant affair, by the way.
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1857 Prizes, amounting tO.... a.........SllO, 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted az all
points, 10 whom liberal compensation VIII be paid.
For further Information, write clearly giving full
address. Send orders by express Registered etter
on Money order by mail. Addressed only TO
NJ. a. DAupHlN.
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knock any young man in the head who
comes to see my daughters"
Gen. Garfield relates that, shortly before
Corwin,s death, when he returned to Wash
;noton from q flying visit to Lebanon to az
tend the marriage Of bis youngest daughter,
he referred to this marriage Of Eva, and said
that he shut himself up in bis room for three
or four days before it occurred, and could
not be persuaded to take any part in the pre-
variations. and only on the most earnest sollc-
itation did he come down to witness the cere-
mony. He said: 81 could not endure the
thought Of my daughter loving another man
better than myself; and yet she married 9
noble fellow. | tell you I had 9 horrible
time of it until the ceremony was over.
A new combination Of petroleum and
steam was tried in Jersey City on the 3lst
ult.. which gave the utmost satisfaction. The
combustion is almost perfect, the gases OF
the water combining with the carbon OF the
oil. 1t will cost So instead Of $25 to run 9
locomotive from New York to Philadelphia.
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Torn COrwln.s welcome 10 has S0n-lza
law.

At the marriage Of bis Oldest daughter,
Eva, to Mr.. George R. Sage, ayoung lawyer,
Of Cincinnati, CorWin manifested 50 much
feeling that the occasion took more Of the as
pect Of q funeral than Of . wedding. During
the ceremony he shed tears, and at the sup
Der, after q prolonged and solemn silence. he
suddenly broke out:
s.NoW I want it distinctly understood that
this thing is never going to happen again in
This house. There will never be another we'd
ding here. I will get q niger six feet tall,
and give him q pole ten feet long, and post
him al the front door, and instruct him to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-02
STOCK BRANDS.
HENRYfKENNERLY,
Range. Teton. Brand on left side. Postoffice
address, Ft.Henton. M. Z.
r. s. PRICE,

M vi u. Ds TIbICUs
Range-Judith Basin. Brand on either right or
left hin. Address Fort Benton. Also owner by pur-
chase ST the following brands: u on left thigh, tor
merly owned BY 2. D.Kenyon and Charles Lehman;
hi on right ribs or right hip, formerly owned by Joe
Gehrett. All persons are hereby warned against using
either Of said brands in any way.
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We have q fine band Of horses, three and: -four years
nd of from Ii. Is to three-uuarter breed, WhIenWe will
sell 81. j. fair market rate. j. .EYANs& co.
Fort Benton.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-20
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR
IN NEW JERSEY.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 18.-The in
auguration of Hon. George G..
Ludlow, governor elect Of the State
of New Jersey, took place at II
o'clock to-day in the senate chamber
in the presence of the senators and
members of the assembly, State of
fcers and large number of invited
guests. Gov. Mcclellan and the
governor-elect were escored by a
committee of both houses from the
residence of the latter to the State
house. All avenues in the vicinity
of the State house were densely
crowded with citizens. At 12o'clock
both houses were called to order by
the president of the senate, and
prayer was offered by Rev. John
Hall, D. D. Chief Justice Beasley
then administered the oath Of office,
and ex Governor Mcclellan delivered
to Governor Ludlow the great seal
of the State. The governor was in
troduced by the President Of the
co.,a4o uoLart on1 Tho rnadino nf
the inaugural, which lasted about
forty minutes, followed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-20
SAVANNAH RACES.

SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 19.-The
spring meeting of the Savannah
jockey club opened yesterday at
the Tenbroeck course. The weather
was cold and drilling. The first
race, Tenbroeck stakes, mile heats.
The first heat was won by Athos, King
Nero second, Georgia Boy third,
Mag Wilson fourth. Bob Soussy
was distanced; time, 1.49. Athos
stumbled, and was distanced, King
Nero wining the heat; time, 1.493.
Under the rules, the race was award
ed to King Nero. In the second
race for the Savannah cup, two mile
dash, Fair Count won, Ella Warfeld
second, King Dutchman third.
The Memento race, mile and a half
heat, was won by Longtow, Bonnie
Castle second, Lottery third, Fox
fourth; time, 2.25. In consequence
of to-day being a great day with the
military, in honor of the anniversary
of General Lees birth, the races
were postponed till Thursday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-20
XLVI CONGRESS.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.
The bill reported favorably from the
Judiciary committee by Mr.. Garland
to relieve Richard Fatherly, of Ar
kansas, from his political disabilities,
gave rise to a discussion the upon
criticism by Messrs. Hoar and Ed
munds that Fatherly's petition di
not set forth any offense, bringing
him within the scope of Constitn-
tional prohibition, but merely set
forth that he had held and r.
signed the Office of military store
keeper at the opening of the REBEL
ion. Mr.. Edmunds characterized such
representation as trifing with Cons
gress.
Mr.. Garland, replying to the
structures of Mr.. Edmunds, who he
said seemed to be the censor of the
Senate, explained that storekeepers'
stores were seized in the hands of
Fatherly, at the arsenal at Little
Rock, and that under the political
boards put upon the country
under the hell broth of reconstruc-
ton he had not been allowed to vote.
The petitioner supposed the cause of
this was some political disability,
and therefore sought this relief.
Mr.. Edmunds disclaimed having
said anything to offend the sensibili-
ties OF the senator from Arkansas,
Mr.. Garland, and did not suppose
that the Senator was responsible for
the peculiarities of the petition. On
the third reading of the bill Mr..
Edmunds demanded the yeas
and nays, which resulted 81 to 16.
On the final passage of the bill he
repeated his demand, when the bill