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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-03
LOCAL MENTION.
CoNGnEsSMAN's OPINION.

HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WAsHINGrON, d. c., March p 1889.
GENTLEMEN:
For over II year have been n
great sufferer from general debility.
This winter. through the advice of
Hon. W. &. WhitthUrnc. NJ. c., vino
had used 1t with beneficial results,
began the use Of Browns Iron Dit
tiers, and have been greatly
strengthened and vastly improved
in health thereby RcsnCctully, &C.,
J. A. NICK ENZIE, II. c.,
Tennessee,
To strengthen and build up the
system nothing acts so well as
Rrntyu'e Iron Riffprs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-03

The friends persons who have been restored
from confirmed Consumption by the use of this
thCmgc elves, have, by recommending IL and &c.
knowledging its wonderful efficacy, given the
grtic,c a vast Popularity In New England; The
unpleasant taste aud rendered doubly effective in
being coupled with the Lime which is itself Il
restorative principle, supplying nature with Just
the assistance required to heal and restore the
diseased Lungs. A. B WILBOR, Boston, propre.
tor. Sold by all druggists.
"AIdcrney Dairy wagons
Fresh Attorney butter churned every morning
and delivered in lslb Ward" prints, at 55c. per To-
Also cottage cheese, Sc. per BALL buttermilk, &C.
per quart, and sweet milk &c. per quart
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llO7 Penna. ave.
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Our stock Of Diamond Lace Pins, Finger and Ear
Rings, Fine Gold Jewpry, American Watches Stcr-
ling SilNerw2rC In great variety, Plated Tea Sets,
Baskets, Bowls, Ice Pitchers Butter Dishes, e~JIs,
Boup Tureens, Forks and ~pJOus, ROgCrSSUs. Plated
Table cutlery Joseph ROgcrs' . sons sheffield Ivory
Table Cutlery nud ScIse..s, French Clocks, Opera
WINS never complete which we call to the attention
Of purchasers, Us they Will find our prices low
F--=- HARRIS & SHAFER,
mTlGtf No. NIB Pennsylvania avenue.
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display all the novelties in
Rich JEWELRY, the newest
patterns of Sterling SILVER
WARE, the best American
and Foreign WATCHES. Fine
Fancy Goods, Plated Table
ware, Table Cutlery, the finest
Stationery, SIC.
Particular attention is given
TO repairing Watches, jew
elry, Silverware, &c.
Arms, Crests, and Mono
grams correctly engraved in
metal and stone.
HOY Penna. ave.
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-JE::i-9il7Srln7G
CELEBRATED SHOE HOUSE,

VHHHDINHI HD UHVH HVUUHi
4O2 Seventh street northwest,
will open to-day a splendid line of
Gents Picket-tOe CATERS, Gents
BrOad-tOe CATERS, Gents Low
quarter Shoes, Ladies' French
Heel Kid Button, COmmon-Scnse
Kid Button, Children's Shoes Of
all kinds.
No. 4G2 Seventh street.
sign of the OLD Woman Ia the window.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-04-03

Lupin's Nuns ycilIngs at p cts, and
Satin Surahs at 20 cts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Horrible Mas~acre by Indians.

FIVE HUNDRED APACHEs MURDER syyENry-rryu
WHITES AND CARRY OFF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
,AtBuSuER9UE, N. NJ, Dec. "A dispatch from
Chihuahua, Mexico, states: The recent massacre
IN CasaS Grandes, by the Indians, proves TO have
peen horrible af1ar. band OF Apaches num-
perlng 500. crossed the border, and Descending
upon The little town, began an indiscriminate
massacre Fully as persons fell Victims and
several girls and women were carried OF by tho
savages- large quantity OF stock and other
properly was stolen. The houses or the unfortu-
nate MeXfcanS were burned ani the dead bodies
stripped or their clothing and 1ewelry The muir.
uered persons were among the weathiest classes
several or the most prominent families being
among the victims Troops have been dispatched
TO the scene, but the Indians have a long starr
ana Their capture is not expected
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MGEx TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR

ANrsENFNTS-lS pare.
ATToRs EYs-4tl page
AUCTION SALEs-7.h and 9Th pa-os.
BoARDrsG-sth page.
BUSINESS CHANcEs-9ti plys.
CITY IIEMS-Sta ps4re.
COUNTRY REAL EsrATE- s.h para.
DIAIHs-6th page.
Dry GOoDS-6:h para.
EDUCATIOSAL-6thD DsgA
FINAECIAT-6th page.
FAMILY SUPPLIES 9Th Dlr,.
Fee RErT Rooms)-S-'I plse.
For RENT (Houses Ssh pa r.
Fer RENT (MisceIancOus)-S:a oly.
Fen SALE tMisceIlancoIsl-S,h pL5,.
1oL SALE tHousesI-Sth page.
CFNTTE&ES's GooDs-6th pI;a
HOLIDAY GooDs-4Jh page
HoFELs-Sth page.
EoUsEFUENIsHINGs-6 PIsa
LLDIEs' GoODs-6th ?aso.
LECTUREs-1s. pa -
Lest AND FOUSD-Ssh oIss.
MONTY TO LOaS-Sth pIsa.
MEDICAL, &C.-7th pate.
fERsoNAL-S.h page.
PRcFEssIOShL-Gthp plre.
IIANOs AND GKGANs-6thpl
EAuROADs-Gth p9re.
SIFCIAI NoTICEs-1s. pIs3.
SPECALTIEs-6t psye.
STEAMERS. SC-Tth pig,.
SATE DETosTr-GtI p1-s-
SEWING MACHiSEs-6,hp n p1ye.
TIE TRADEs-6th pare.
UfpERTAEERs, &C--Gthoi,3.
WANTED (Help)-Sth page.
WANTED tSitGatiOnsl -SsholyA
WANTED CHOusas)-Stn PAGE
WANTED (ROOms)-Sth pa-e.
WANTED (Niscellaneousl-S.h pays.
WOOD AND CoAI-6th page
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Loss $4,000, ,ooo--A FIREMAN MISSING
HORRIBLE MASSACRE BY APACHEs
sEvENTY-FIvB PERSONS KILLED - WOMEN
CARRIED OFF.
COMING CABINET CHANGES IN ENGLAND.
FR1aHTFuL EXPLOSION IN A TUNNEL
OFFICIAL VOTE OF OHIO FOR CONGRESSMAN
important Cabinet Changes in Eua
land E0rc>hadoxved

LoKp HARRINGTON THIS COMING PRIME MINISTER
LORD DERBY AND SIR CHARLES DIXIE TO uayR
PLACES
LONDON, Dec. S-The Times saws A. has raason
70 oeHete mat soon after Christmas Lord Derby
VIII o. invited TO Join the cabinet: Right Honor
aole hugh Z, Childs. now war secretary, Will be-
0t cnahcelior or the eNchequer, and Sir Charles
Dixie, at present under foriign secretery WIN
enter the cabinet IL says these chan geS may he
piecurSor5 or even more important ones II is nos
SOL that before the end or the next session OF
parliament Mr.. Gladstone may consider himself
euutIed TO retire and in such contingency there
prime minister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
The Great Fire I'm London.

LOSS OF GZ,UUU,UVo AND EIGHT PERSONS INJURRA
LONDON, Dec. 6, 8 a. m.-The f1re which broke
out last night In the premises OF Foster, Porter q
Co., wholesale hosiers, on Wood street. was the
greatest that has occurred In London since The
celebrated Tooley street fire. The loss is estimated
at upwards OF 10000 pounds The whole block
between London Wall, Philip Lane. AddIe street
and Wood street, except the warehouses on the
corners OF London WALL has been destroyed. Tno
fire is now subdued, but the remainder OF the block
is still In danger 1t Is believed that eight peFsonO
were injured, some OF them seriously. Foster, Por
ter Co., 1t is stated. had q stock OF silk goooo
alone estimated to be worth 600,000 pounda
The salvage corps succeeded In saving q large
amount OF goods. The walls OF the warehouseh
burned on Wood street and Philip Lane, fell into
the roadway with a crash like that OF thundo4.
filling the streets with burning debria
TWO ACRES BURNED Overcome FIREMAN MISSING
LONDON, Dec. g. 10 g. NAT this hour the engines
are still pouring immense volumes Of water on
the ruins. The burnt area Is over two acres.
One fireman Is missing. 1t is believed that he
was overwhelmed by debris when three or four
houses fell on Wood street, at 6:45 O'Clock this
morning.
LOSS el5,000,O0Q
LONDON. Dec 6, 4 p.m.-The total loss By tho
IRE is now estimated at E3, 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
General Foreign New. bv Cabl

THE GERMAN PROHIBITION OF AMERICAN PoRK
BERLIN. Dec 6.-The chambers OF commerce OF all
lhe seaports or Germany have protested against
the EXCLUSION or American pork. The government,
however, Will perSevere In their determination 20
prohibit its Importation.
MR. DAvITT WANTS GLADSTONE AS A wITNEs6
DUBLIN, Dec. S.-The Ffeelnan's Journal saws
Mr. Davitt Intends TO subpoena Mr. Gladstone ana
MT. ireVelyan, chief secretary for Ireland, TO de.
pose at his trial as TO the influence OF the agitation
In ireland on the passage OF the land bill.
LIVES LOST BY sHIPwRECK.
LONDON, Dec S.-Bark Argonaut from Bremen
Tor New York, Is ashore the island OF Terschel-
ling, and Will probably be a total wreck Her
captain ana ten or the crew were drowned Four
or the crew Were saved
FUNERAL OF ARCHBISHOP TAFT.
LONDON. Dec. s-The funeral OF the late Arch.
Dlshop or Canterbury took place to-day at Adding.
ton. Representatives or the Queen and the Prince
OF Wales were present The Duke OF Connaught
attended in person.
GAMBETTAS ORGAN THREATENS ENGLAND
PARIS. Dec. 8.-The Repu5itQue FTdncdise Gam.
Dettas organ) says IL the government OF Great
Britain continues to pursue its egotistical policy
In Egypt, TO the detrinIent OF French Interests.
France VIII protect those interests In the way shc
may think best.
Mr.. TREvELYAN IN DUBLIN.
DUBLIN, Dec. 8.-Mr. Treyeiyan arrived in this
city last evening.
STEAMER WRECKED AT PEN2ANCE.
LONDON. Dec. S.-A steamer, the name OF which
mas not been ascertained, struck the rocks near
PenZance to-day and foundered Nothing further
concerning the disaster is known. The storm
continues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Low Water i'm tlac Relawarc

EAsToN, Pa, Dec S.-Two mills have shut down
mere In consequence OF low water in the Delaware
taat river now being lower than ever before This
morning lt Is frozen over from shore 10 shore aa
are also the Lehigh river and the Morris canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

EAsToN, PA, Dec. S-A locomotive and sayera,
cars were wreckei on the Central railroad OF New
Jersey near Phillipsburg last night by a fast
freight train coldng with an oil train The flre-
man or the fast freight was severely hurt by lean.
ing from his engine. The west track was blocked
py the debris until O'clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

PORTLAND. ORRGoN, Dec. S.-An explosion yes
eeruay In Tunnel No. or the oregon and Cali
l0rhia % railroad extension, twenty miles from RID.
ei.y, Killed 1our Cinnamon, dangerously injured
four others, and blew a number out OF the tunnel
aI5r the blast had been fired the ehinamen began
uTiihhg again and struck O charge OF giant powder
which had not exploded. The head OF one China
MN was blown:on, and the legs OF another were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

COLUMBUS. Dec 6-The state canv assing board,
on the vote for Congressmen, found that the res
turns show on their face $50 majority for Mury q
the "a district, II majority for Morey In the IN
district ool majority for Warner In the 18Th al.
trict and majority for Mckinley In the leth dls.
not 70 issue certincates until Monday nexG . =
T. Campbell gave n0tCo OF . manoAmue n -
supreme court TO issue certtnca1e - him ln1oeo4
r. l. Morey ana the other throe ocunoo9 - t.
district for Henry L Norey. In the - 49,
Montgomery county returned yo6es sof 1ey
tho 18th district, Morgan county re<urnc1 49,
for Andrew J. Warner ana the rooe lot y. y. We1s
feRularities were found In other 01ecue0s - ooR
n these names would the result - cnengee
thegeby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Instantly Killed

HEADING, PA, Dec. Sat Union station. on the
reading nd Columbia railroad, last night Jacob
Gran was instantly killed by having his head
caught between the bumpers OF freight train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
RiOtiNY Miners Eincd

NEW LEXINGTON, o.. Dec. s-Eleyen OF the riot
ing miners at Buckingham We're arrested ana
I'M nIeu Yesterday. IL Is thought that this Will end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

AsBuRY PARK, N. J., Dec. 6-Captaln James
Emmons, OF Long Branch, reached Asbury PARK
this morning, and stated that his yacht and crew
are safe at Barne9at bay. He was unable 20 as
certain the name OF the abandoned yacht that
came ashore at Point Pleasant and broke up in
the surf. None OF the yachts belonging between
Darnegat bar and Sandy Hook are mtns1ng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Opening Trnn.actiOn. I'm wau Strecs.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6. II a. m.-The stock market
opened "a per cent higher than IL closed yester-
lower for ST. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba,
and irregular for the remainder OF the list I'm.
medlately after the opening the general list fell
on small fraction, after which the market be-
came strong and sold up 4 and IL per cent, the
Willard stocks, Wabash preferred, and St. Paul be-
Ing most prominent In the upward turn. AT II
O'Clock o fraction OF this was lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
A Thcaser Rurued
Fatal Explosion i'm a Tunnel.

JAMESTOWN, II, Dec s-The theatpr here was
lives were lost ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

BATH, Me-, Dec. ST. b. Torrey's brass foundry
caught fire last evening, and the upper story, with
all the wood patterns, was destroyed. The valua.
bic machinery In the lower story was damaged by
water. The loss is $4,000 insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

PouGHKEEPsIE, N. Y. Dec G-William Dunn q
brakeman on the New York Central and Hudson
river railroad came In contact with bridge this
morning and was Killed. He resided at Chatham
Center. - :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Frozen TO Death.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ga man who was seen
wandering about under the influence OF liquor last
night, was found In the street this morning frozen
to death. He has not yet been Identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
LECTURES.

THE WASHINGTON LECTURE LYCEIJN
Il announce the following
COURSE OF LECTURES
at the Congregational Church:
Tuesday, Dec. I2-ReY. JOHN HALL. ID. D.. of " "
The Scriptures and the Sciences (rew)
Wednesday, Dec. 20-Rev. 7. DE WITT TALMAGF
The Mousrosities Cruelties and Meanness of Modern
Infi6eIity (new).
wednesday, jan. 3-Key. JOSEPH COOK.
The Religious Sims OF the Times (new}.
Friday. Jan. 5-Rey: JOSEPH COOK.
The Spois System, the Pocket in Politics (ney)
Friday, Jan. 19-Rev. ROBERT COLLYER.
From the Anvil to the Pulpit (newl.
Friday, Feb. 2-Mr. JOHN b. COUGH.
Powers That Be (new).
Nnnlber OF Course Tickets limited 50. so each to be
lad at pal bookstores Seats for course
without charge at Frees bookstore 1912 street.
opposite Ebbitt House. single admission. IS cents.
n17-22t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

- ST. ANDREWS CHURCH FAIR WILL. BE
- 1t id IN Wizards Han, from Monday TO Fri
day evening Sth inst. Lunch II to 2p.ni., to which
achli.aEce VIII Dc Tree. n2-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Captain De Longs Widow I'm Wash
ingtOm.

SIZE Is VISITED BY NrNDERMAN AND N0Roe.
Mrs. Emma De Long, widow Of Captain George
w. De Long, :0f the Inflated Jeanette, arrived
here few days since from her home in New York
ana is staying at the Ebbitt She is accompanied
by her father, Captain James A. Walton, and is
here on business connected with the Affairs of her
tive listener to Ninderman,s Testimony before the
board OF inquiry; but Mrs. De Long, not feeling
able to stand such test, has not been present at
any time.
Yesterday Ninderman and Noros, who last saw
Captain De Long alive, called on Mra De Long at
the Ebbitt. Mrs. De Long was so affected by meet
ing these two tried and trusted friends Of her hs
band that she was unable afterwards to receive
any OF her friends. She will receive but few friends
and declines to be interviewed by reporters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

THE CATTLE QUARANTINE STATIoNs-A site for
tie quarantine station for infected cattle for the
port OF New York has been selected ON the line OF
the Erie railroad near Passa1c, N. j. Plans and
specifications for cattle stations at the ports of
New York, Boston and Baltimore have been pre-
pared at the Treasury department. They will
cost about 5000 each. The plan OF establishing a
quarantine station at Philadelphia has been Vlr-
tually abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

HOW PARTIES STAND IN THE NEXT HOUSE-Mr.
Mcpherson, clerk of the House of Representatives,
figures up the House Of Representatives Of the
FOrty-eighth Congress as follows: 191 democrats,
III republicans, readjuSterS, independent dem
OcratS. independent republicans, and two vacan-
cleS-MeSSrS. Updegraff and Heron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

THE POSTAGE on the double-sheet STAR is two
cents. The Post Office department requests per-
sons sending newspapers by mail to write their
names and addresses on the wrappers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

THE WESTERN WHISKY INTEREsTs.-Dr. Rush, of
Chicago, is on his way to this city to urge the
passage OF a bill to extend the bonded period on
whisky in behalf Of the western export associa
tiOn, the members OF which Say II they can get
this extension they will not ask reduction of the
tax for the present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Gospel Temperance meeting FRIDAY
ENENlNG, December 9th at p. M, in Union NJ. f.
adj reSses and good music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

E-y7 SECOND NATIONAL Rhski M.SKiserox. DC.
The annual meeting of the Stao aokholers for the cleo
ton of Directors of the Second National Bank of Wash
ingtDn ID. c., viii he he'd at the Bank TUESDAY,
January 1SS3 between the hours of IL and o'clock
pm. II. e. SWAIN, Cashier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

THE SPEAKERsEIP OF THE NEXT HoUsE.-HOn.
j. c. s. Blackburn, despite the candidacy of Hon.
j. G. Carlisle, OF Kentucky for the Speakership of
the next House, is also candidate. This may
serve to divide the support OF the Kentucky dele
cation between the two Candidates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

NAVAL ORDERs.-SurgeOn Robert A. Marmion
ordered to duty at the marine blrracks, Washing
ton. Lieut.. Robert NJ. Berry detached from COM
mand OF the late steamer Rodgers and ordered to
the nautical school ship St Mary'S, at New York.
Passed Assistant Surgeon u. d. Myers from the
marine barracks, Washington, and placed on wait
ing orders. Chief Engineer jackson NJ. Emell de-
tached as feet engineer OF the north Atlantic
station and placed on sick leave. Chief Engineer
Edwin Fithan frOm duty at the Morgan iron
works, New York, and granted leave OF absence
for one year with permission to leave the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

WHAT EX-SENATOR MCDONALD SAYS ABOUT INDI-
ANA.-Ex-Senator Mcdonald, of Indiana, arrived
In the city last night, and will spend the greater
part OF the winter here He was met by STAR
reporter at the Capitol to-day. He said Indiana
had only resumed its proper political status; that
1t Is really democratic state, and he was conf
dent democratic governor will be elected at the
next election, and the electoral vote OF the state
Will be cast for the democratic nominee for Pres-
dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

NEARLY MILLION TOWARDS WIPING OUT THE
NATIONAL DEBT.-Secretary Folger to-day ordered
the cancellation of the bonds delivered to the
United States by the executor Of the late Joseph
L. Lewis, amounting to $950,00O, which were de-
vlsed to the government for The purpose or reduc-
Ing the national debt. and that the amount Of the
bonds, together with the interest due thereon be
covered into the Treasury for the purpose indi-
Gated. These bonds Will be included in the reduc-
tion of the debt for the present month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

81. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UNITED
az STATES COMMERCIAL COMPANY will be
held 1T the Riggs House. Washington, WEDNES-
DAI, the 10Th 10y of January at IL O'Clock
WINFIELD s. HUTCHINSON, Secretary.
Dec l. 1892 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

THE CHALMERs-MANNINGC CONTEsT-Representa
tive Manning, of Mississippi, after conference
with several democratic leaders, has decided to
refuse the certificate granted by the governor OF
Mississippi OF election as member of the Forty
eighth Congress This will not give Gen. Chal-
merS his seat on prima facie right, but the mat
ter will go to the committee on elections for adju-
dication Mr.. Manning, although he will by such
course, refuse the privilege to take his seat will
contest the matter before the elections committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08

THE CASE OF SURGEON Ow ENs-The court-mar-
tial for the trial of Surgeon Alfred NJ. Owens on
charge OF having exceeded his authority during
the yellow fever epidemic at Pensacola, Fla reas-
semDled st the navy yard yesterday DR.. Persons,
OF the navy. who was stationed at Pensacola, Fla,
during the yellow fever epidemic, gave his testi-
was recently dismissed from the navy, to the
stand He said DR.. owens permit was in regular
shape and in accordance with prescribed naval
discipline. The permit was given upon the ground
or general debility OF the witness. He had been
Sick for some time previous. At the session OF the
court to-day DIR. Owens testified in his own de-
fenSe,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-08-04


The Duke of Osuut, wnose death is
an old-fashioned Spanish grandee. He
lad about fifty titles. many nf them be
ing historical. He WAS a singularly stu
pid and - singularly liberal man, being
possessed of vast estates. He married a
German lady, but WIS with difficulty
prevented from running away on tbs
day Of the ceremony. He always in
sisted that the Empress Eugenie owed
her throne to him, as the Emperor Ma
poleOn wOnid never have married her
had he not feared if he delay-d she
NIGH. have become tho Duchess Of Osu-
na. For some years he was Spanish
Ambassador at ST. Petersburg but he al
ways refused to draw his salary, ~ 70
do SO was beneath the dignity of an
Osuua. His notions Of hospitality were
of the gfandest. In Madrid open house
was kept in one of his palaces. whether
he was there or not. One day lady
told him that she was going to some
town in Spain, and, presuminS that he
had q palace there, he begged her to
use it: bat, finding tha. he was mis:.k-
ken, he at once ordered one to bs bought
and furnished. in order that the invita-
ton should stand good. 1t was difficult
to praise anything in his pressnce. for
he at once insisted upon the person who
praised it accepting it. One of his es-
tates in Spain WAS Sd large that 1t sup
ported band of robbers. who respect
fully called themselves 'the robbers Of
the Duke of Osuna." OF this be was ex-
oeedingly proud.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-08-04
ePHING SNAKES.

A trout thirteen inches long was found
tbs other day In water rattlesnake, 81
feet long and Ii inches around, at Reid 8
station, Ga.
Henry N. Jones, Mount Pleasant
(Els.,) schOoiboy, was bitten by a large
ratfiesnake on May LIST, and although
every remedy WAS promptly used he
died in ten hours.
John Stewart, Of Hillsborough, Flor
ida, WAS cutting the ratties from u snake
tnat he had shot. when the reptile struck
him blow that stunned him. The
snake was seven feet long.
Whsa the fiye-yssr-old son of Otto
Rust Of Kendall, Texas, was bitten by Il
copperhead snake, his father cut out
the scar with his pocket knife, then
hurried with him to physician, who
c.uterized the wound, and saved the
chtld's life,