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Mrs. Surratt,s Grave.

HOW SHE CAME TO BE BURIED IN MOUNT oLTyET
CEMETERY-THE STONE THAT MARKS HER LAST
RESTING PLACE.
In Mount Oiivet cemetery on the Bladensburg
road IA short distance beyond the terminus OF
street,, repose the remains of Mrs Mary f. Sur
raft, who 1t Will be remembered was hung on the
second day OF July, 1865, as OF the consprators
implicated In the assassination OF President Lin
coin. Her body was buried in the arsenal grounds
near the scafrold, with those OF Payne, Heroid and
AtZerOdt, and subsequently WiTZ, OF Anderson
Vile notriety, was buried near them. While the
, bodies were lying there plain headboards were
tiary building was torn down the remains OF John
Wilkes Booth buried In the end OF the building,
and the bodies above named, were all moved
into one OF the large store houses OF the arsenal
and placed under the Tagging.
About the close OF President Johnson's admins
tration 1860 the bodies We're surrendered to the
friends or relatives OF the deceased persons and
were removed elSeWhere-thOSe OF WiyZ and Mrs.
Surratt being taken to Mt Olivet When the
body OF the latter was eXhumed a small black
ribbon, tied In a bow knot was removed from her
dress as memento A number OF her former
made IN lot at the extreme northwest corner OF
the cemetery. stones marked with the letter s.
were set at the corners OF the lot
WIN no 0ther marx the spOt was dl11lcult 10 Hnd
without guidance, and Mr.. p. Duffy, the sexton at
that time and for several years afterwards, was
frequently called on to point out the spot where
tavus Craney, stone cutter, residing at 1872 New
Jersey avenue southeast, was engaged in putting
up some headstones In the grounds, and Mr.. Duffy
called his attention to the want OF stone to mark
Mrs. SufTattS grave. Mr.. Craney agreed to cut
the letters on a stone il Mr.. Duffy procured one.
Mr. Duly having procured a stone 1T was chisnled
by Mr. Craney, who cut the name "MfS- Surratt'
upon IL and set it at the head OF the grave. Since
then there have been two other interments in the
lot one grandchild OF MIS- Surratt and the other
DR.. Thomas. OF New Orleans.
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CITY ITEMS.
What Is Home Without n Baby,
or without bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup?


Good Clothes Dent Mako the Man.
but In Washi ngton they go a long way toward 1t.
Saturday afternoon neatly dressed gentleman
was seen saunter1ng down Pennsylvania avenue
below 10th street, gazing into the store windows,
and evidently admiring the elegant displays OF
some OF our leading merchants. He passed beyond
9Th street. and, being attracted by the crowd hest
tated for moment and then made his way into
the store 81 Market Space. BE watched the many
buyers OF tea and coffee very closely for short
time, and saw now and then one more fortunate
than the rest pick out set of diamond ear-drops
or watch from the can just purchased Finally
he concluded to invest, and did so to the extent
OF 81, and was rewarded by finding an elegant
chatelaine watch, stem-winder and stem
bought Quite number gathered around the gen
tleman to see his present All seemed gratffled
with the result, but none more so than the hand
somely-dressed gentleman himself When the
clerk in attendance asked his name and address,
he quite reluctantly said III d. Barr, merchant
tailor, iii Pennsylvania avenue" Mi. Barr will
undoubtedly be pleased to show the watch to any
Of his friends who will take the trouble to call
Reader, you might get watch, too, If you make
the venture. One price to all-viZ., 81 q can, six
cans for IS, twelve cans for SO, twenty-five cans
for SEQ. sixty-five cans for $50, and present in
every can. Can't you get up club? By so doing
you will get your own tea and coffee free Of charge,
and may get nice present besides. Try it. Ad-
dress Importers Tea Company, $40 Market Space,
WASHINGTON. DC.
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n A 7 A R R H l..

GAIA RH.
SANDFORD'S RADICAL CURE
INSTANTLY RELIEVES
The most violent Sneezng Head Colds clears the head
as by magic. stops Watery Discharges from the Nose
and Eyes, prevents Rim ging Noises in the Head
Nervous Headache, and Subdues Chills and Fever.
IN CHRONIC CATARRH
1t ceanses the nasal passages Of foul ucus restores
the senses Of smell, taste and hearing when affected
frees the head throat and bronchial tubes offensive
choking matter tens and purifes the breath stops
the cough arrests the progress of Catarrh toward
sumption.
A PURELY BALsAMIC D1sTuLAT1oN
Of Witch Hazel, American Pine. Canada Fir Marigold
Glover Blossoms. etc. Sweet, SAFE effective.
One bottle Radical Cure, box Catarrhal Solvent
and one Dr. Sanfords Inhaler. in package of all
druggists, for 81. Ask for sANFORD'S RADICAL
CURE.
WEEKS & POTTER,
Boston. Mass.
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GENTS UNLAUNDRIED SHIRTS.
IS CENTS.

Job Lot Marseilles and Pques at half their regular
prices. l214 cents.
Double Width all Wool Black Cashueres 35c 45c SOC
Remnants of fine White Cambria, 10 cents
Madras Ginghams and Percales Spring styles.
Job 10. Hamburg Embroidery. at half price.
Colored Silks. all the new shades
Carpets at Wholesale Prices.
Floor Oil-Cloths at Wholesale Prices.
Cottons at Wholesale Prices.
Sheeting Cot.ons from Is cents.
RECEIVING NEW SPRING GOODS DAILY.
G. N. Tows0N's,
ns ese PENNSYLVANIA AyINUR south stda.
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No. 93. 7s5. drawing frst capital prizc. sao oo0
whole sold in New York. fN' s''o'0oS'
No. 20 85l drawing sesond capital prize $40 600 cold
half each in New Orleans aud Cansan lee 70 Sri 'o
No, 1S, $50, drawing third capital prize 81. COO
Nos. sss g. sos each g. 800. sold in Galveston
M: fia Is H ssd sss 81
sold in Chicago. Nev YORK. MsEtins Ferry, O.. MI.
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T. MCCARTHER,
e. REAL ESTATE BANKER AND BROKER,
Fargo, Dakota Territory.

Investments carefully made for Eastern customers in
the Famous Red River Valley, A No. Wheat lands,
now rapidly advancing in value. A specially made of
transactions in desirable town lots located in the NEST
vigorous cities and towns Of this fast growing section.
No superior chances for safe aud profitable investments
in the northwest Best real estste paper yielding from
solicited An inquiries eheerfully answered. Refers t.
papers 81 Fargo; 81. d. Cooke, Jr., H. Crook, II. D..
nd othan q Washington. 3a26-v&s2m
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This class OF invalids who have been Kept alive
and health improved by the use Of Speer's Port
Grape Wine, Is sufficient evidence OF its great
value to build up wasting system; when used
with raw egg for short time it often effects
perfect cure. Physicians recommend 1t above all
other wines for females and debilitated persons
Sold by Druggists and GrOcera
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
&ss,;sscssenis 'Eo.ni"fs Z

FoRp,> OfTKA IioUsE.-''fwO Nights IN Rome.n
NATIONAL THEATER--"The Black Crook"
CAPITAL THEATER.-Yarfct performance.
CoNGKgG ATIOSAL CHUgCH.-Fisk Jubilee Singers.
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All the Good HOusekeepers
Of washington use Hecker's Self-raising Buck
wheat II you have never tried it, don't fail to do
so before the season is over. eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-20

THE SECOND SPECIAL TISwARE SALE, of the best
Manufacture, Will take place tomorrow at X. Gold
schInldS mammoth department Store. No. S12 9TH
street. between and 1 northwest. where
the following great bargains Will be sold:
Covered Jar:tDleG chamber buckets. in all coOrS,
&c; IA inch kitchen spoons. 4c; -four sters 10:.
LARGE Japanned t;nst-p1ns, &C.: pit tin cups, p;
at Sc: Metallic Plate teaspoon. So. half doZ-
Tablespoons TO- iltlf doz; / OF covered buckets,
A.; at, &C.; ct, los; O.. H.: Ut covered
s1ucepanS, s.: o.. 49,: Qt. be-; wash basins,
TO-; pie plates. 10c. gravy =trncrS. 81. ScOopS
A.; coal shOyflS, 3c.; 10 ct dshpIas lie: II Gt
BE; II ut. 30: 10 Of, 81; ct pufiInr pans,
Sc; ct g.; J@iidnned wash basins, la inerent
coiors IS: candie-StiChS, f.: box grateTs, q. ;
pepiserbsXeS. p; egg whips. 4c: II. coffee boil
erS, H.; tunnels, A. electric eg, be4terS. Sc. :;
large bred grater~ b.: H. Tea or coffee canister
Sc; Jdn&Ened bread tCXcs, So: eXtr3 large size,
Sc No pootpcnc'nent on account oi weather.
"GIvE No AIMS To BEG|iARS,' is the advice OF the
directors OF th5 Associated Charities.
ASSIGNEE SALE.-The entire stock Of the Boston
Shoe House. tJ1 PennSs MA avenue, must be
Sold at once by order OF The asst
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LANSBURGH l. BROTHER,
l04 AND 406 SEVENTH STREET.

nR. SIBLEY'S COMPOUND CALISAYA
~ Wine Bitters contains insrediene nine Of vee-
tables and one of iron. The magnetic iron which en-
ty and is tile form in which il found In the blood
These Bitters will dyspepsia, nervous denility
and maiar.. feyers and al disease Of the sto0acA.
Price 81. Sold by Dxugysh and & los Rsnnsv1veuia
aVRnue nor3hyVnk me-
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Extracts from Official Documents ~ the T. s. Gou-~.
ment:
"A purely natural Inineral water impregnated solely
with its own gas"
U.s. Fice Consulate, Cologne, Germany Oct l6 1871.
Beyond question natural mineral water"
US. Consulate. Cologne, Germany, Nor. &C. 1873.
The Arollinaris Water as heretofore imported, s
natural mineral water"
US Treasury Department. Hdshington, d. c., Feb ~,
1879.
Probably the purest. if not the only pure eYerveo.
cent mineral waters shipped TO the United States"
Gen. Starring, SIeeidl Europeaa Agent L. S. Tre0s.
0rD. Feb &C. 1879
ct cannot be an artificial mineral water"
Col. 3fchea0r. SJrciat European gen 5. Treasure
Aug. 81, 1881.
Il conclude, therefore that the water imported under
the name Of ApolInaris Water is article which II
produced by nature and is not the handwork of
that il is natural and not an artificial water"
Charles j. Tol0er Sec. L. S. Treasury, Jan. 2s. 1881
THE ABOVE EXTRACTS DISPOSE COMPLETELY
OF THE VARIOUS ATTACKS MADE UPON APoI.-
L1NARIS WATER BY INTERESTED MANUfAC-
TURERS OF AERATED WATERS.
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ID on,t Pie i'm tl,e ETous1

Ask druggists for "ROugh On Rats" 1t clears
out ra Is, mice, bedbugs, reaches, vermin, flies
ants, insects. 15c. per box. Depot, 4S8 Penn.
ave.
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1oSI ITIAeS' aIIIutlIltIhR Io.. ; 10, ftW
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at all points
to whom liberal compensation will he paid
For further information, write clearly, giving fun adj
dress Send orders by Express Registered Letter.
Money Order by nlsA, addressed ONLY to
NJ A. DAUPHIN,
NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA.
N.B.-Qrders addressed to New Orleans will receive
prompt attention.
The particular attention Of the Public is called to the
fact TIE entire Number the tickets each Monthly
Drdrs1 10 sold. ana consequently az the prizes each
dfGUalt1 are sold and b;Isci ana Udid. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-20

Aliens Brain Food Is the Most Reliable
tonic for the brain and generatiye organs 1t posi-
lively cures nervous debility, loss of memory, and
all seminal and sexual weakness. All druggists
ave NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-20

.Alderney Dairy Wagons.n
Fresh Aiderney Butter, en- urned every morning
Also, cottage cheese, butterm TX and sweet milk,
g. Per at Cream, 16c pint
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COLL Inns ASTER
ELECTRICITY,

Gentle yet effective. united with Healing Balsam
der COLLINS VOLTAIC ELECTRIC PLASTER one
hundred times superior to all other plasters for every
Sold everywhere. f2O
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THE &ErRnP0IITAS CHURCH DEBT-The Rev r.
n. Baer, tie pastor OF the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal church, yesterday morning announced
10 his congregation that Chaplain McCabe the
seer rsry OF the Church Extension society OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, had significd his In
tehilon. IN company with Bishop simpson, OF can
ceiling the bonds OF the present church indebted
ntss, and assuming all Liability therefor.
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AlnuSelnefatA. &C.


FoRD's OPERA HOUSE." Two Nights in Rome, .
the play that caught public attention when 1t was
first presented here some seasons ago, will be the
attraction at the Opera-hOuSe this week, Miss
Jenreys Lewis appearing in the role OF AntOiaia.
The play IS one OF the most thrilling and faSci-
mating OF modern dramas and it will be presented
at the Opera-hOuSe with all the accessories OF
splendid scenic effects and elegant costumes. The
play Will be presented every evening this week
and at the Wednesday and Saturday mat!neeS
NATIONAL THEATER.-The stage at the National,
under the magic wand of the kiralys, will be trans
formed into scene of gorgeous splendOr this week
The Black Crook" will be produced with mag
nificent spectacular effects. There will be a per-
fornance every evening and Wednesday and Sat
urday matineeS.
CAPITAL THEATER.--The Horseshoe Four COM
binatiOn, whose tour through the country UP to
the present time has been marked with great sue
cess everywhere, Will appear at the Capital Thea
ter this evening for weeks engagement Their
entertainment is pronounced to be one OF the rich
est and most enjoyable ever presented on the
vaudeville stage.
A VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT will be
given at the Congregational church tomorrow
evening by number OF the most popular anna
teurs or the city.
THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS will give their clos
ing concert at the Congregational church this
evening.
PATTI IN oPERA.-Pattl appears in grand opera
in New York at an early date; it IS probable she
may be induced to come to Washington; negotia-
tons are now pending to that effect Gerster,
with the Strakosch Company, may also revisit
Washington after Lent, and appear at Fords.
DEEDS IN FEE have been recorded as follows:
Charles KNAPP, jr., to G. T. Lemon, part l, So 223;
$1,000 N. d. Larner, trustee, to same, same prop
erty; $500. +. Cammack to Annie F. Hooking,
parts &c, So. $40; $500. j. s. Blankman to Sarah
l. Downs, pit. %, Sc. 100; 1890. Jacob Thornton
to Bessie johnson, trustee, sub 10, So ss5; 100.
j. Russell Barr ct al, trustees to E. nj. Speilden
sub As, So. 51O;sS1O. Mary d. Thompson to Chas.
s. Drury, sub 1874: $3.50. G. W. Stickney ct al,
trustees, to John T. VinsOn, subs to S, So $50;
$1.94633. Lawrence ODea to Mary O'Dea, sub 46,
So. 719; 500. Mary G.. Schuitze to Mary J. Ma
gutre, pit. !, So rs; $3.50. Mary II. Hogan to Hugo
E. EicholtZ, pit. II. So. 500, $500
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DRESSES made in the haudsOmeSt styles and the
BEST WOrk done, at Nine WdShngtOn's, 1211 Penn
EyiyaEia avenue, on the most reasonable terms ana
at short notice.
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FORTY Years, Experience of am old Nur,

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup is the prescription
OF one OF the best female yscians and nurses in
the United States, and has been used for forty
years with never-fafling success by millions OF
mothers for their children. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and darrhoea, gripping
in the bowels and wiEd collie. By giving health
to the Child 1t rests the mother. Price Is cents q
bottle m,Ws
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FUssELL.s Zee Dream ami Charlotte RUSS.

MAptNE EMMA SGULE, OF No. 10 East 18th street,
New York Will remain week longer TO take
or1ers for the spring, ct No. 1881 street north
west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-20

ATTENTION is called to those desiring to study
elocuion and be trained in the dramatic art to Mrs.
AdelnS DuSai Mack School OF EiocUtion and Dra-
matte Art at 1.9 18th street She is highly recon-
mended as a superior teacher from New York. and
her pupils here give evidence OF fine cultivation and
training in 4 very short time Her method is
scholarly and thorough. A yOunglady who studied
with her SIX months last year displayed such
cultured voice that she is engaged to play some Of
the leading roles next year.
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DRY GOODS.
E>OR EVENING DRESSES.

Iirht Pink ivht Mue. Cream and other colors all
wool fine French F0ULA. extremely wide width. only
90.
COLoRED SILKS so.
BLACK SILKS immense assortment 81, 81. IS 81 So
Sl,75, p.
CCI0EFD SILK PLUSH - 20.
PIANO COFFhS SlI q EAiBROIDERED, s3.75.
BLACK SILK VELVET, 81.
DOUBLE WHITE BLANKETS. ST. so.
COLOGED s11 BLACK SATISS. *.
Large size White Honeyc, mh QUILTS, IS.
COigGktD CASH AifnSS. f2%.
Large size WHITE BRIDAL QUILTS. q. -.
COl4ORFD and BLACK CASHMERl.S al wool. dcu-
bic Width 37S.
CoIcred and Slack Brocede SILK, 81. 2s.
Pure Wool illuminated DRESS; GOODS. style *.
Selling CT about !. 900 REMNANTS OF Dress Goods.
Silks Cloth for Men and Boys Cottons and oner
Remnants a. an .c.nal loss.
Beschea abe DAMAsk. all Linen. 80.
Dinner NAPKINS. pare Linen, 15c doc.
Ladies' CLOTH SUiTING. all WOOL vide double
width, In new Spring shade5 81.
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BABY Music IN THE Police COURT-JOs VIII
liams, Richard Mercer, Ellen Wilmington, Mary
Jane Hart, Susan White and Jenny Thomas, all
eolored. were in The dock at the Police Court this
morning, charged with being drunk and disorderly
on the street The women, nearly all Of them, had
babies in their arms, who made 1T lively for the
court while trying the case. Policemen Columbus
and Perry testified that the prisoners were all
drunk Saturday night and had a free fight on the
street They were all fined IS OF days each.
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We SHALL SELL for this week only, full regular
made misses and ladies' hose at . cents per pair.
Also, full regular made gents socks at y cents
PER pair silk clicked and fancy. An inspection of
The above VIII convince you that they genuine
Bargains SpecialtieS in all departments. b. j..
Fehrend < Sen, SIS 1th street, between ii and L.
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OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. DC. February 90 ISs52. 40 an. {
For the middle Atlantic states, warmer,
Cloudy rainy tier win Is shifting 10 southeast
erlY Stationary lnMrT
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The ONLY Spring which has been examined by the
Department of State and 10y the Treasury of United
States and the Of which has been expressly d.
clared to he natural mineral water.
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THE NEW PHOio COMPANY are making Superior
cabinet paOtnera pins for 81 n dozen No char.r for
RESTING. All large work at very low prices. Ele
CANT rooms; one easy flight of stairs; Penn ave-,
three doors west OF 9Th street
a. ID. MERRITT Manager.
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SEEING rs BELIEVING. Finest Photographic Por-
traits in this city, by Davis s. per doz, at g5 Penn
syivania avenue.
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CARRIERS,
flo i'll MARKET SPACE.
A ssIGNEEs SALE
DRY GOOD
Stock Of Dry Goods in the Store Of BROWN CLA-
GETT 500 Market Space. viii he sold Off without regard
to cost
TO CLOSE BUSINESS BY MARCH FIRST.
Great Bargains be obtained by calling once as
the time is limited. and the goods must be sold.
By order of Assignee.
ia 500 MARKET SPACE.
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ADDING INSULT TO THIEvERY.-Frank Whitney,
to-day for stealing piece OF pork from the stand
OF Patrick Murphy in the Center market, who tes-
titled to catching him In the act OF stealing the
meat, and when charged with the theft he threw
the meat at witness He was sent down for &c
days In default OF s.. He got Is days additional
for diSOrderly conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-20

50 PER boz, artistic AMI beautifully finished,
Cabinet Photographs, made by Davis, 9G5 Pa. ave.
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PURE OLIVE OIL and macaroni at velatts, go 9th
street northwest
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DANNANS's, 500 eth street northwest, win sell,
tomorrow only: Ladies' silk embroidered India
null c hus ut l0c job lot odds and ends or misses
hosiery at 49,, worth s5c.; style of ladies'
embroidered linen cape collars, 121@c: all eolors OF
silk veiliDgs, 17c- yard; job lot gents imported
fancy hal hose ut 2lc. Bargains in enbToderieS,
EceS and Trimmings EXamine our black and
cream Spanish lace ut 25c. yard.
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ssHERCULES" WIND ENGINE.

FENHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE:-THAT THE SUB
scrfhers. of the District Of Columbia. have obtained
from the Supreme Court of the District OF Columbia
bidding Special Term Cor Orphans Court business,
letters estanentary the personal estate Of WILLIAM
ORME, late of the District Of Columbia. deceased.
All having claims against the ead deceased
hereby warned to exhibit the with the vouchers
thereof TO the snbscIlbers. at before the TENTH
DAY OF FEBRUARY next: they may otherwise by
Law lie excluded from all benefit Of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 10th day of February
1852. JANIS W. ORME,, ,...-
JOSEPH LIBBEY, ! E1u'os'
WM MILLER Solicitor
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A p o l. l. \ RIS,
THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS
British Med. journal.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-10-09
The Value Of Literary Prestige.

A good illustration of the partiality shown to literary persons of reputation was given some years ago in Boston. James Russell Lowell, a favorite contributor to the Atlantic, and one of the brightest of all our magazine writers, concluded to play & joke upon the popular monthly. He accordingly wrote a long, clever article, which he called the 'Essence of American Humsr," and read it to a number of his friends, who said it was one of the very best of his compositions. He employed some one to copy it and sign it "W. Perry Payne" and send it to the AtL0n- tic with the request that as it was 8 maiden effort the editor would give opinion in writing to said Payne. He waited a fortnight, but heard nothing from his paper, when, being in Boston, he dropped into the office of 1He 1tiantic, and, meeting James T. Fields, adroitly turned the conversation upon humor and remarked it was singular sc | little was written upon the subject. Fields replied ''We get @ great deal of manuscript l on humor, but it is so poor we cannot use | it. I threw into the waste basket the other day long screed christened the Essence of American Humor,' which should have been styled the Essence of Nonsense,' for [ more absurd farrago of stuff I have never | seen." Lowell much to the surprise of th' | editor, burst into roar of laughter and in | formed Mr. Fields of the authorship of tho article. The editor turned all colors ant | swore it was one of Lowell's jokes. ''In l deed it is," responded Lowell, 'and the bes | one ever played. l never thought highl, | of my scribbling, but, by love l didn't be leve it was the most ridiculous farrago 0
 stuff you had ever seen."
 By way of self defense, Fields declared h,
 did not read the thing, but that he did no
 believe that a man who signed his first nam
 with the initial and the second full coul,
 write for The Attantic. That was about a
 ingenious an excuse as he could make for hi
 partiality, but the story gives a just idea 0
 how magazines are edited and contribution
 regarded.