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AmuSementS Next Week

FORD'S OPERA HOUsE.-Neyt week Bishop. the
comedian, will appear at Fords i'm his most laugh
able comedy, "Widow Bedott." 1t would be
hard to find a more side splitting entertainment
than ''The Widow Bedott," with MrC. b. Bishop
in the role of the obstreperOus, misunderstanding
''relict." His droll sayings, his malapropisms,
his wonderful facial play and his irresistible
bounce carry his audiences by storm. Tonight
the charming opera, 1.-The Mascotte," will be
given for the last time
NATIONAL THEATER.-Next week the National
VIII produce the latest spectacular play. Michael
StrOgOff." which has been running SO successfully
in New York. 1t will be brought out at the Ma
tional in full splendor. The novel minstrel
troupe which has been running this week gives
its closing performance Tonight
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MARRIED,

BAKEH4JOHNSON. On October the 9Th, 1881, at
the residence of the brides parents by Rev Dr. B,e.
of Washington, d. c.. to Miss MAY A. JOHNSON. o.
Frederick Nd.
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FINANCIAL.

SOUND INVESTMENT SECURITIES furnished to
Corporate and Private Investors.
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road Companies having lines under construction, and
their Bonds purchased or negotiated.
FINANCIAL NEGOTIATIONS conducted for States
Coanties, Towns and Cities, and for Railroad Compa-
MES and other Corporations.
WILL CONDUCT THE FINANCIAL REORGANI-
whose property in the hands Receivers Trustees
WILL BUY AND SELL INVESTMENT sECURI-
TIES ON Commission.
WILL BUY OR SELL DEFAULTED BONDS or
convert them into interest paying Investments.
HCirculars and other information furnished on ap-
pGcstiOn.
JOHN C. SHORT, President
wM. P. WATSON, Sec'y. and Treas. oS-2awIm
pRIvATE STOCK TELEGRAPH WIRES
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK.
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GA BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
Every class of Securities bought and sold on commits
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Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, through
In those cities and reported back promptly. Quotations
OF Stocks and Bonds and information regarding the
Markets through our wire every fifteen minutes
daily Orders in Cotton, Grain and Provisions executed
with DISPATCH slim
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SAFE DEPOSIT co.
CECURITY AND SAFETY.

i.
NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY,
18TH STREET AND NEW YORK AVENUE.
Fire. Burglar and Damp Proof Vaults from IS TO $50
gear. Government Bonds deposit for 81 per 81 O0O
Also receive Silverwxre in Trunks for moderate rate
Hoard Of Managers: William stckney, presidents Geo.
~. Rgys, vice president; b. p. Snyder secretary; A.
T. StnItevsnt treasurer, Henry A. Willard. John Cas-
80 x6oo Evans. al
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The Presidential Churches.

ST. JOHNS RESUMES IT'S POSITION-THE PRESI-
DENTAL PEw-THE CHURCH TO BE ENLARGED
With the new administration the old order of
things interrupted by Lincoln has been restored
and st. Johns church beco mes again the admins
tration church. St. Johns, the mother Of the
Episcopal churches in the District and the old
est church edifce here, stands like q mile-poSt
in history in the center of an aristocratic
quarter. Its succeed walls and antiQuated
windows, are in strong contrast with the
modern buildings around 1t. Up to the time of
Lincoln, St. Johns was known as the presi-
dental church, for nearly every President
had made it his place Of worship.
President Lincoln attended the New York ave-
nue. Presbyterian church; President Grant the
Metropolitan NJ E. church; President Hayes the
Foundry NJ E. church, and President Garfield,
as is well known, wOrshipped in the humble
church of the Disciples, on Vermont avenue.
President Arthur returns the line of attendance
to St. Johns church. The Presidents pew,
which occupies central location i'm the church.
has been rendered for his use. After President
johnson vacated it, 1t was occupied at different
times by prominent members of the cOngrega-
ton, including Hamilton Fish when he was Sec
Rotary Of State. Judge w. S. Cox is the present
owner of the pew, but he has consented to sur
render it If provision is made for him elsewhere.
So President Arthur will worship i'm an historical
pew. One reason why he selected st. Johns
church is that his wife 8 family-the Herndons-
were members of the parish for many years. 1t
usually follows thatthe church selected by a new
President as his place Of worship is much bene-
fitted in increase of membership At st. Johns,
however; over one hundred applications for
pews had to be rejected last year for lack of ac-
commodatiOn, SO that the parish, it can be seen
was in no need of administration influence" to
increase its membership or improve its con-
dition. Plans are now being made contempla-
ting the enlargement of the chrnch. The older
members Of the parish, are emphatically opposed
to destroying the old church building. 1t is pro-
posed in the enlargement also to preserve the
cruciform shape Of the interior.
SUNDAY EXCURSION TO LURAY.-Lambie and
Traylors perfectly arranged excursion to the
Luray cave leaves tomorrow morning at am.
from the B. and p. depot. There will be five
hours at the cave. Only the best people will be
allowed on the train. The fare including ad-
mission to the cave, is only $500.
The following are the readings of the ther-
mometer at the Signal Office during the day.
Z am. $40, ii am. T.2o; z pm., 70; Maxi
mum, 1880; minimum. $3.50.
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RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER.
The following are the readings of the ther-
mOmeter at the Signal Office during the day
Z am. $40. IL am. 7l.2o; z pm. 70: Maxi
mum, 80; minimum $3.50
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the grand jurors retired. 1t is endorsed with
the names of the following as witnesses: Joseph
Sarah V. E. White, Patrick Karney, George w.
McElfresh, Robert A. Parke. Jacob P Smith,
Edwin A. Bailey and Edmund L. DuBarry.
THE PRISONER SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED, BUT HIS
APPETITE STILL GOOD.
Since the brOther-in-laW and counsel of Gui-
teau visited him about week since, q marked
change in his condition has been noticed. and
he evidently is beginning to think that he is not
SO much OF a hero as he supposed he was. Al
though he has suffered from slight fever dur
ing the week, he has not lost his appetite. Yes
terday when an officer connected with the judic-
larry of neighbOring state was being shown
through the Jail, a momentary stop was made at
his cell door. The prisoner was then
at his dinner and the visitor remarking:
81 see that you are at dinner" the prisoner
answered, eyes, this is about as much as they
allow" The visitor remarked ''You seem to
have enough at any rate; enough for a man who
has made himself so Infamous as you" Guiteau
wiited, but recovering control of himself re-
marked: ''The people do not yet understand the
case, my motives and that was inspired to the
act. Perhaps when they hear more of the case
they will not feel go harshly toward me-" The
visitor left. remarking ''You need not look for
sympathy from stalwarts or others; all abhor the
crime and detest the perpetrator."
CLOSE OF THE HORTICULTURAL FAIR.-The
fair at Masonic Temple which was opened on
Tuesday by the D. G. Horticultural society,
closed last evening The following awards
were made, in addition to those already pub
lished: Amateurs-Best collection Of green
house plants, first diploma, John T. G. Clark;
second best, second diploma, j. L. Hazard; best
six varieties of caladiums, first diploma Thomas
W. Fowler best single specimen of croton, first
diploma John T. G. Clark; best single specimen
of drascaena. first diploma, John T. G. Clark;
best single specimen Of fern, first diploma,
Thomas W. Fowler; best single specimen Of ma
randa, first diploma, John T. C. Clark; best six
distinct varieties of foliage begonias, first
diploma, John T. G. Clark; second
best, second diploma, Thomas w. Fowler;
best single specimen Of begonia, first diploma,
Thos. w, Fowler best specimen Of baya, first
diploma, J. 7. C. Clark; best pair Of hanging
baskets, ]. T. G. Clark: special premium of 80
for best specimen of cotton-seed subjected to
the action Of sulphuric acid, Jno. T. C. Clark;
best funeral design, first diploma, Louis Schmid
& Sons; for ornamental grasses, first diploma,
Louis Schmid & Sons. Vegetables-Best peer
less potatoes, first diploma, w. Gillingham; best
tomatoes first diploma. Mrs. J. E. Clark; best
long blood turnip and rutabaga. first diploma,
VIM. Smith; best red top and rutabaga turnip,
carrot and parsnip, first diploma VIM. Smith;
best lima beans, first diploma, VIM. Smith. To
Mrs. William Walter, for floral design, handsome
pillow Of immortelles, flTst diploma
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT, LOWEST
wi rates. on real estate security; moderate prices.
Call now. W. w. DANENHOWER & SON, 121a f
street. O3-1m
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Damage to Property and Crops.
Herse Struck By Llghtnlss a.l Knlel,

On Friday June 18th two storm olouda
arose in the Northwest and Southwest,
which were filed with electricity, whose
forked tongues darted towards each other
followed by the deep detonstion Of tho
thunder. In this locality, the atmosphere
was peculiarly snlt1y and sufBocsting in
lis intense stiffness. Only few drops Of
rain descended. Abont 9 miles North
west of this city, near the head of Spen.
ish Lake, the opposing currents met and
descending to the earth in the form of .
cyclone, and uprooted trees, tore mp and
Frustrated the growing crops and unroof.
ed number of buildings. It crossed
Spanish Lake into Ward five, where it
became most violent and disastrous. For.
tunately it resulted in no loss of lives, but
was destructive to the crops and timber.
We have failed to learn the extent of the
damage. . ...'..'',
During the prevalence of the storm .
holt of lightning descended into the yard
Of DIR. 7. A. Carter, residing 8 miles from
this city, shattered tree and killed . Va.
liable horse. E.1a -.
The extreme heated temperature rsnd-
ers the atmosphere liable to be surchsrged
with strong currents Of electricity and
there IL great danger Of more veaitstions
Of similar disastrous storms, such % ne
corded. Thus far our city has been OK.
Dmpt from such calamity.
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The Parish Jail,

We recently made mention of the pro.
posed improvement in this establishment,
in order to makeit a veritable prison
which would render it proof against all ut.
tempts on the part of those incarceratell
within its walls, to escape from its con-
fines. The cost of the new cells and cor
ridor was placed ut $3.50, when it should
have been : 1875. s.aa .. ..s. d.
A letter from H. X. Thiberge, Esq.,,
agent for p. J. Panty & Co., of St. Louis,
dated New Orleans, June 4th, 1881, stated
that the material for the cells was then on
its way from St. Louis and it has all ar
rived safely this week, and the work
will he pushed rapidly forward to
completion, probably he finished in time
for the present court whose adjourned ses-
sion begins on Monday the 9th. ANY
criminal incarcerated in this place will
becomea "caged bird" in verify
until released by order of court.
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wrote to the lady. begging her not to tell

wrote to the lady begging her not to tell
on him, but the note came too late.
Mr.. c. l.. Walmsley and his son arrived
on Tuesday, from New Orleans. They are
both looking we'll, and seem to have had a
pleasant trip.
Preparations are l@ing made to enter
tain the Ministers who are expected for
tho Baptist Convention. Quite y large
number will l@ in attendance, and ar
rangenents IRE I~ing made to accommo-
date them at private houses. Rev. &. Cum
bingham is doing all in his power to com
plete all necessary arrangements before
their arrival, and We hope that he will
succeed. As 40 many Ministers will be
present, we can look forward to some fine
preaching, as we hear that there will he
some brilliant speakers among them.
This week has passed off without dance
or gathering Of any kind. What do the
young people propose doing to live
through the summer:
Nothing is being done towards having
celebration on tho glorious Fourth. We
suppose that the boys will 20 fishing and
the girls stay at home aud NOPE.
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Thers il little Of interest to record about
tho river: At shreveport it IL falling rsp-
idly and il doubtless on galloping sum.
NOR decline.
At this point Cane river begins to show
rabicund mud strsaks along ito banks, q
sure indication that it too has the con.
sumption, and l. falling fat. Soon the
fsEzyman viii BE- idle and tho smsll bows
oompelled to eek Badins Bluff to find
sufficient water for their aquatic sports.
Tho Jewell. Capt. c. P. Ttualow com.
handing and G. E. Tfuslow clerk, reach.
ed Grand Ecore late Tuesday evening.
We arc indebted to her polite officers for
full files Of city papers.
Az the Summer heat has Get in with I'm.
wonted fervor, there will be little done by
tho steamers, particularly when the water
reaches its minimum. Thus trade and
travel will have . cessation for two or
three months. v ft
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Baptist Church.

BY the untiring energy aud zeal of the
Rev. V. G. Cunningham, one Of our own
young men, raised in our midst, this
church is now complete, and is about paid
for. The tlirty-thirl annual session Of
the Baptist State Convention meets in
our city on Friday, the 9th day of July.
Althong this convention will be to this
community novelty, it will be welcome
one. 1t is known to be composed of re-
preventative men Of one of the most hume.
rons and powerful denominations in the
United States. 1t is = cooperative body
Of christians to do what no one local
church can do, which is to send mission
aries to the destitute, to promote educa-
cation, Sabbath schools, temperance.
harmony Of feeling and concert Of action
in their denomination. Yes, We welcome
this large body of christian lsborers in our
midst aud believe our community will
make the best provisions for their enter
tainment and comfort in their power.
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The law firm ofCHAPlIN, DRANGUEr 4
CHAPLIN, which is widely known for the
affability Of the gentlemen composing it,
and their prompt attention to business,
have just received . highly merited and
fiattering compliment to their legal ecu
men, in their selection, BY the United
states Government, to take testimony in
the cases before the French Claims Com.
mission, where French subjects have msle
demands against tho government ior
losses occasioned by the late war.
The task assigned these legal gentle
men is delicate one but No feel assured
that they will discharge ito duties with
honor to themselves and to the entire g.,
t'sfaction Of tho government.
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WM. COBB from Ward Z, called in our
Office last Monday. He represents the
crop prospects as not very Asttering in
his locality. He left doaex in the
shape Of subscription to the paper.
Mr.. J. N. BuRkETr, of Ward s, was in
our city last Tuesday. He reports the
damage to the crops in the vicinity Of
Spanish Lake, by the late cyclone, as be-
ing very great. That section Of the Par
ish is certainly unfortunate from such
visitations.
That standard bearer of the people of
Ward 2, w. G. Ross, Esq, was in our
sanctnm last Monday, not looking any
the worse for the flight Of Time. He re-
ports the crop prospects as excellent in
that locality, but sadly in need ofrain.
The truth is that the success of the corn
crop in This parish depends entirely upon
rain, and that too very soon.
The Ri. Rev. Bishop X. LERAY returned
to this city last Tuesday and was welcome
most joyfally by the members Of his
church, the ringing Of the Cathedral hell
md BY our people generally. This learn
ed prelate is held in high esteem by all
classes of citizens and his visit is source
Df heartfelt congratulstion on all sides.
Hon. GEO. WILLIAMSON, of Shreveport.
WAS in our city this week having arrived
here last Wednesday morning. Col. WILL
HANSON is well known throughout the
state - . most estimable gentleman. He
8 . personal and warm friend of our editor
n chief. He is employed as the represent
tive ofthe United States government in
investigating the claims Of the French
'nljects who lost property during the war.
We were pleased to see him looking 80
veil. He will remain in our city several
lays. . @
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Attempted Duryiary.

Mr.. r. Z. Rogers, q young man about
20 years Of age, keeps small grocery on
Third street, above Lafayette street. He
sleeps in q small apartment adjoining the
store. Thursday morning last between
one and two o'clock, he was awakened BY
some one pounding on the door. He m.
tnrally inquired, ''What do you want I
The reply was 'some candles for . per-
son on the HILL" Mr.. Rogers took up .
lamp in his right hand and unlocked the
door with his left. He stood rubbing his
eyes, and As he asked, "How many do YOU
want" the visitor sDstched the lamp
from his hand aud throwing it on the
floor, grasped.. Mr.. Rogers. After
some scntiiing in the dark, Rogers broke
from the robbers hold and ran into his
bed room, the burglar throwing an empty
powder key at him, which he had picked
up. Mr.. Rogers then caught up double
barrolled shot gum and stepping to the
entrance to his room fired ut the robber
who was standing inside the store door.
The load Of small shot struck the door
Gazing and going outward tore piece out
Of The store door which was open. Mr..
Rogers then followed the burglar outside
and as he jumped of the gallery and ran
around the fence, fired q second shot 1t
him again missing him and striking the
pickets.
The bold robber never uttered sound.
during the whole affair, and owing to the
darkness, Mr.. Roges could not distinguish
the features Of the man, or tell whether he
was white or black. The only regret il
that thu shots fnea ut him did not take
eject. Mr.: Rogers pluck, under tho cir
was remarkable and his nc.
lions brave and commendsble. It was
an unusually bold attempt at
'obbery and probably premeditated mur.
Ter.
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ersps a1l Weather.

1t Is seldom that journalists treat the
question of the weather in any other vein
than with spirit Of joculsrity, but the
atmospheric temperature since the first Of
June, has been Of such . chsraster O. to
render it one Of much seriousness. There
may have been short periods whan it was
more oppressive, but We hazard tho opin-
ion that at no season within the recolleet-
ion Of the ''oldest inhabitant," has it been
90 continuous and wide spread - at the
present time. s. -gs
We have taken some pains to ascertain
the thermometricsl observatis>. from
Monday Of last week, up to this wri.
ing, with the following result: 18th, g6c /;
18th, 80; 18th, $50 10th, 1909 18th, la0o;;
18th, $50 18th, $50; 9oth, $50; Ed, 900.
22nd, 1902; I'd, 1000.
During Oh this time the sky wore oil ut
blush, hrazen hue which only . Southern
OF tropical sky can assume during =
Heightened heated term. Occasionally
tho cumuli with their mountainous and
jagged aspect, would Aoat Lastly across
the asue dome, apparently gathering no
accumulated moisture to dampen tho dry,
parched and thirsty earth. At times they
would consoidate into . leaden-hued
bank on the far distant horizon, and the
roll Of heaven's artillery would break the
oppressive stiffness, but tn, promised rain
was hut the mockery Of . desired bless
ing. Animals feel the oppressive and fer
vent heat, and lie beneath the shade Of
trees during the day, painting
for ffesh air, rather than crop the dry herb-
age; birds hide in dense ticl.,ts, and do.
nestle fowls lie In the shadows with ex-
tended wings and open bills. Nan IL in.
dolent and drowsy, with the persper.tion
exudtng from every pore, % il the akin
was seive with an open water tank be-
hind it.
There 10 something absolutely appalling
h such weather, and tho universal desire
y tor , change. Thus FIR our citizens
have fortunately escaped from any fatal /
results. Other localities have not Boon
thus exempt particularly Now Orleans
whero sunstrokes sro frequent, although |
heroto1ore . raro occurrence.
This depressing atmosphere IL having =
e@6ct upon tho crops. Cotton.
which 10 rather backward, and usuallv Il
.anen lees from 6outhern drought, owinr
3 It. roots taking . deep growth, Il in.
sltnsd 70 seop growing. Il i rather anall
!rom tho backwardn6os Of the eoaaon.
Corn needs rain badly. Already II IL a..
ne nom tho intense heat and unIees rain
1tnts this section very son, this crop Win |
20 ahoetened ono hah, II not more. The
armes 40 unanimous in their opinion of
he precaEious condition Of tho corn cron.
mlese visited soon by copious rain. TIE
'arth 10 dry, hard and void Of moisture. |
which utterly prevents ito being worked |
o advantage, even II st oil. Such ia the
ltesent status Of tho weather and CROPS in
bio section.
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NJ. Sam Parson has had several Of the
fanees In front ofhis Aouses, - well - To
trees on Washingtsai street, hsaatiAsd
with cost Il snowy whitewssh. This
certainly adds greatly to tho attractive
neae Of tho locality, = we'll 8 bang 60
dacivs r Aealth Whitevaah = slaa,
easily arplisd and : grsst q. OlAs
DER sitissns sAsala lblIsw n. Palssn's
sxanpls, and rejays1ate To unsssnly
brown tnces along our pliaeipal thssL
osghfasee, With : covering q whitsvaah
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Or Publls ssheels,

The people of Natchitoches have rea-
son to congratulate themselves upon the
resumption of our public schools, after 4
suspension Of nearly il not quite two
yean. Competent teachers have been en-
ployed and % generous salaries have been
allowed - our funds admit Of, while the
provisions for teaching in each ward have
been well provided for. Wards l, 3, 5,
5, 6and 10, have two. schools each, one
white and ono colored,, Wards and 9
three schools each, one white and two COL
ored, and in wards Z and s(white warls)
one school each.
If those who owe their poll tax, both
white and cdlorsl, will now come forward
and pay mp, the School Board can keep
these schools open during the summer
months, ~ the funds On hand are calcula-
ted to pay for but three months. Let
there be, therefore, generous response
from oil those who have children to eda
cate. ,.sgs 81
Tho Board deserves great credit for
their labos, and particularly in paying
of al outstanding obligations Of former
School Boards. 5l.s.,