The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-27
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.


Boys school suit, at A. Saks & Co.'s.
Compexions beautifed by Glenn's Sui.
phur Soap.
Mr.. b. w. Sunny is at Atlantic City, but
will return on wednesday next.
Capt. R. w. Tyler, of the Army, retired
viii be absent this week pleasure trip to Boston.
Brad Adams has 5000 packs of note.paper
So his window, which he IS selling for fifteen cents
! per pack.
Col. r. @. Rutherford, Of the Army, re.
| tired, has returned from Doubling Gnp and White
| sulphur Springs.
Mr.. Richard Rccd, Of this city, has pur
chased largo tract Of land near Norfolk, and win
make speciality Of sweet potatoes Tor this market.
Mr.. George Quackenbush. the well-k nown
scullor Of East Washington arrived In town on Thurs
day from Norfolk, whore he u.s. stationed. lie win re-
main week
MIR. George p. Yantis, former resident
oi this city, hut now residing IN Maryland, was acct
dcntaly Killed 10y collision VI cars Friday at
llarpci's Ferry
Mr.JJ. O'Connor, clerk to the Committee Of
Education and Labor Of the House, and assistant
Corrcspondomt Of the chicago Times has gone to the
"feehhrier White sulphur Springs W. Va.
The active and honorary members of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps In the city are
requested to meet at the Armory this morning, At 10
O'Clock TO make arrangements for the reception vt the
'Nlps ON It's arrival, NJ q L. VI.
The HerdCs not only make better time
than the cars. but they land passengers at the curb
Remember that 10y patrcnlIug the lIerllcs whenever
possible you keep mp competition which nsures
accommodations from the street cars
Full stock of boys and chidren's suits
now complete at A. saks 4 CO.'S.
Among the numerous promotions recently
| made In the Pension once Is that of Ms. Thomas u
laddaway to 81, 500. Commissioner Dudley tcror-
nized Mr.. Haddaway's merits rs clerk, and raised
him grade higher. lie has done this In many other
Instances, but In none more deserving than this one
DIR. Richard Joseph, chief of the Disburs-
ing aud Financial Division, Department Of thelntcror,
| lett yesterday for his old home In New England to
enjoy months much needed rest. In his absence
Mr George W. Evans assistant chief OF the division,
who has Just returned from brief trip TO the sea-
Shore VIII assume the duties OF dlsburslng officer
Last evening man named Edward Cedars.
while under the influence Of liquor, was knocked
down aud seriously Injured by switch engine ut the
baltimore and ohio Railroad Depot lie pitched
III Sueh manner as TO become entangled In the
machinery, rendering 1t necessary to take portion
OF me engine to pieces so as to cNtricae him. Hts
injuries are mostly internal.
The handsome medal presented by num-
Der Of summer boarders at Pney Point to Mr. Charles
II. Guyther, In recognition OF his heroic conduct In
saving the life Of Miss Flora johnson on the 18th In.
slant, was yesterday handed that gentleman by
committee OF the ladies' The AFFAIR Is OF heavy gold,
and has Inscribed upon IT. besides the name Of the
| gentleman. simply IA brave man.
Lovely fail suits for children at A. saks
\ Co.'S.
"Valeria," a short story in Ballou's
honhW Mogastne for September of such peculiar
les, there signed simply 'Sincair turns ont TO be
by Mr. \: Maurice Low, of our neghbor, the Repub-
hcdn Mr.. Low is advised all sides to launch for
Watu IN his own name upon that of literature
which seems clearly open before him.
One OF the finest and most ably managed
boarding and day schools for Young ladies In this city
Nh Una, W. ,le Mvetiey seminary 1857 street with
| MISS Lipscomb as principal Since last season this
school has been removed from lll2 street to more
commodlous and eligible quarters It is now but one
square fom the F-street line of and one and
half from the Fourteenth line. Parents guar
dians, and others who have children to educate should
send for catalogues.
The swimming school on New York avenue
still continues one OF the noted resorts durn
the heated term. The delightful temperature and
the constant flowing In and ont OF tho wa ter afford
Ing comfort and cleanliness seems to be appreciated
by Its many patrons. The instruction department
aeature of the place well worth the attention those
who wish to learn to swim. Ladies gentlemen who
may desire to learn the art viii do well call upon
NlesSrs. Kelly Curtis, the able and enicent mana
gers and inspect the place. Visitors will always he
welcomed.
Frank NJ. Nesmith, draft clerk, and Rob
| en- Johnson, bookkeeper DisGnrsing Office, are
Toying their annual leaves of ABSENCE the former on
| Long Island Sound, and the latter at Cape May E.
f. Wilmer, corresponding clerk Discussing once
mas returned from month = vacation at the White
sulphur Springs. Judge n. s. Howe, assistant law
clerk, Is summering at Hayerhil Mass. Frank
Campbell of the Attorney Generals Oifce,,i ON a
| month leave In Ohio. W. II. Champion assistant
chief Of the Indian Division, returned Yesterday from
Il month trip to the Massachusetts coast
| Mr.. Charles Thorn, the well-known plum
Der and gas litter of this city, has Just finished at the
Pension ONCE one Of the most extensive and perfect
pieces OF plumbing work ever done In this city. 1t
consists of bathroom and automatic water-closets
supplied from large tank placed upon the the
building From sanitary point Of view the work Is
looked upon as great achievement, aud adds another
testimonial to the labor and industry of one Of tho
city's youngest and most popular artisans. The
work was given ont by contract, and among the bid.
ders were number Of the leading plumbers Of New
York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
The elite for easy feet visit Dr.. White.