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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-22
WASHINGTON News.
Il SERIOUS QUESTION OF RESPONSE
BLLITY RAISED.

Whose Neglect Caused the Failure of the
Greedy Relief Expedition ?-Correspon-
donce Between Secretary Chandler and
Commander Vilkes---Interesting Fea-
lures of the Report OF the Assistant Post
master General-Bank Circulation Re
duced by Calling in Three Per Cents
Money in the Unii ed St2tes--The Civil
Service Examination Humbug Exposed
by lis InappIicability to Promotions.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-22
COMMANDER w1LDEs' REPLY.

To this Commander Wild, replies, that
the boilers Of the Yantic were in en- unre-
liable condition, when ordered to fit for
northern cruise. Repairs were pushed
night and DAY to hasten the departure but
not being finished on the sailing day, ma
terial for completing the work was put on
board and the repairs continued from time
to time, until arrival at God Haven, and
"knowing that from thence northward the
main dependence would be on the engines,
| determined to get the boilers in fair con-
dition before leaving. This took six days.
One day was then taken to get
coal from the Brig Peru, which had
lust arrived. Then thick, stormy
weather get IN, which delayed the depar-
ture two days." He arrived at God Haven
with but 270 tons Of coal, and more time
was lost, so that it was July 25th before he
could leave. Six days more were lost by
dense fog and on the 31st he cleared from
Upernavik for sea. No time was lost and
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-22
THE ASHLAND BRANCH.

Progress of the New Extension of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Into VYIscon-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-22

L
for clerks in postofices, and at the same
time keep within the limited appropria-
ton, it was necessary to create
a fund by making reductions
in the salaries of those clecks
in 1876 Offices. One-quarter of the fund
so created was used to give relief at points
where additional clerks were absolutely
needed, to work off accumulated and de-
layed mails, and prevent further complica-
tions. This expedient was somewhat IL
the nature of heroic treatment, and 1t is
hoped the occasion will not again occur.
Congress should make ample provision for
this service. As usual, these clerks are un-
derpaid, especially at separating offices.
The postmasters at separating ohces,
where mails are separated for other ofhces,
are in many cases compelled TO employ
clerks at their own expense, which Is
a wrong that SHOULD be remedled.
1t is the duty of the government to furnish
roomy and we'll arranged offices for tran
saction of postal business. Such policy
will increase the revenue OF the depart
ment and citizens in the communities dl-
rectly benefited will take pride in further
| ing the interests of the service. The
tables of receipts at nineteen offces, where
new leases and Improvements nave oeen
made, show wisdom of this policy IN largely
increased receipts. There is no good
reason why the government should not
provide for paying Office rent at postof1ces
of the third class, as we'll as at othces OF
the first class.
The adjustment of salaries Of presiaen-
tial postmasters for the fiscal year ending
June 30th, 1888, will involve IN round num-
oers not less than 100000.
Boy ond the benefits of the free delivery
service as at present restricted IS a class
of towns in densely populated portions OF
the country, which it is believed could be
served by carriers with benefit to the people
and economy to the department. These
are towns within short distances OF one
another, which have not singly the quallfl-
cation of population or gross revenue. The
law should be amended SO as to authorize
the department. to extend the systum to
such places by establishing it at the prin-
cipal or central Office of the group ana
discontinuing the other offices or suostltut
ingfor them in expensive branches OF Inc
main Office, from which carriers couid
serve the surrounding country. In view
!of the large access of postage on local mat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20
LOCAL BREVITIES,.

There was slight spit" of snow early
this evening
The tops of the through cars from the
north which passed through this city this
morning were covered with snow.
A marriage license was issued in Wash,
ington yesterday to J. William lawson
of Prince Georges county, Nd, and Ellie j
Garner, ofthis city.
There is much complaint ofthe irregular
ity of the running of the Maryland steam
ferry boat and great inconvenience is fire.
quenty occasioned thereby.
Tomorrow will be the shortest day of the
year, and the next day, Saturday, winter
begins in earnest, according to the almanac,
but in this instance it begun little too pre-
vous.
The first regular meeting Of the Mechan-
ics' Building association will be held to-
night at Mr.. X kemper's Office, on King
street, when the money subscribed on stock
will be collected.
A gospel temperance service will be held
by Trinity M. Z. Church, in the Friends
meeting house, in this city, tonight, and an
address will be delivered by Rev. G. II.
Mead, of New York.
The dredge III which has been engaged on
the Potomac flats improvement for some
time past, is on the ways at the ship yard
where it will be repaired preparatory to re-
sulning operations in the spring.
Notwithstanding the many reports cur
rent on the streets to-day nothing has been
heard of Mr.. Hugh Fegan who mysteriously
disappeared on Friday evening last A num-
Der Of persons arc dragging the river for his
body
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

PoToMAC FLATS IMPROVEMENT Majo r
Hams, in his report on the Potomac flats
Improvement for the month of November,
states that the total amount excavated from
the Virginia channel above the Long bridge
during the month was 56,0l6 cubic yards
from below Long bridge, "a ,933 cubic yards,
making the total amount eXcavated and de-
posted on the flats during the month lO3,-
$40 cubic yards. The total amount Of ma
terial excavated and deposited on the flats
up to date is in round numbers about zoe, 900
cubic wards This is sufficient TO raise about
seventy acres Of the flats to a height Of three
feet above ordinary high tide or six feet
above mean low tide. In reality, however.
the area above overflow at ordinary high
tide amounts 10 at least ore hundred acres,
due to the fact that part of it is less than
three feet above high tide. There is now q
clear navigable channel Of twenty feet deep
at low tide from the deep water near Gies-
boro' point to Georgetown. The removal OF
rocks in Georgetown harbor, under the con-
tract with the American Dredging compa
ny, has been continued with moderate pro-
gress. The rock has been found TO be much
harder than was expected, and consequent
ly more time is spent in eXcavating IL. Up
to the present time about 140 cubic yards
of rock have been eXcavated and landed at
the wharf nj Eashys point. Mr.. Ross has
under consideration the advisability of put
ting an electric light on two of his most
powerful dredgeS that work on the channel
and running them night and day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

Russian Circulars all the go-you will
find them at Eichberg & Cos. We have
just received large line and will be sold
cheap. Bear in mind that we have all shades
and qualities u call is all we ask ofyou. We
can save you money and please you too.
declI.lM Nv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

HOTEL ARRIyALS-Braddock House, Dec
20,--Jas. A. Gordon, Moundsville, w. Va.
X. II. Stevens, jr., Norfolk, Va; Z. +.
Stats, Washington, n. j.; II. Stone, Phila..
J. j. Newali, Adrian, Mich; w. d. Will
liams, w. 0. & w. X. r.; J. e. Wilson and
wife, WestmoreIand CO.; G. w. Rivercomb
Fauquicr CO.; Robt. Holly J. l.. Beale, Mt
Holly: H. Beaver, Guilford; J. o. Magru
der, Va w. Ashton, Oakland, Md; h
Coles, Woodstown, n. j.; Jacob Smidt, New
Orleans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS WiSsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should al
WAYS be used whcr children are cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer ut once it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cheruh awakcs las bright as a
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child softcns the gums, allays all pain, re-
lcycs wind regulates the bowels, and is tho best
known remedy for diarrhna. whether arising
from tccthing or othor CAUSES. twenty-five cents a
bottle. my4-MW &S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

THE OH DOMINION BOAT CLUE held a
meeting last night and elected the following
officers e. 4. Nlushbach, president; J. Ii.
Parrot, ir., vice president; a. w. Arm
strong, secretary; Arthur Gregory, treasu-
rcr, aud l.. +. Uher, Captain. Messrs. Mush-
BACH Smoot, Houck, Armstrong and Hutty
were elected II board of directors. 1t was
decided to purchase two new four cared gigs
1T Il cost of about $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

ST. JOINS DAY.-It is understood that
no steps have been taken by the Masonic
fraternity of this city, looking to the cele
bration of ST. Johns Day, which occurs on
the 9th instant, and it is not probable that
there will be any formal observance Of the
anniversary. In ante belum days this day
was observed in Alexandria with much GER
cmunv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

Our farmers will rejoice to learn that it
has at last been decided that bees do not in
jurc grapes, that neglected colds do un-
speakable injury, and that 10 better rene
dv can be secured than DR.. Bulls Cough
SVrlp,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

IF a man can't be both good and rich, he
onght at least to be wise; let every man
prepare for the day Of adversely by laying
in stock DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, asure cure
Tor coughs and colds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

Russian Circulars. We have just purchase
the entire remnant of manufacturer anc
will be sold at half price at |. Eichberg
Cas- dec14-1W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

Police REpoRT-La night was cloudy
and cold.
There were three dodgers and one prisoner
at the station house last night.
The only case before the Mayor this morn
ing was that Of Edward Mcades, arrested
10y officers Thos Hayes and Arnold charged
with IN assault on his wife. He was fined
- ~ and made 10 pay the costs in the case.
4 police officer was suspended for ten
DAYS for drunkenness and conduct unbe-
coming an officer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Dee. 70, 1850
r,, the Middle Atlantic States slightly w"riner
.,rncrally fair weather northcrly winds shifting
-. ,ntlrrly, rising followed by falling barometer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

Holiday Trade.
Layer RaisiEs
Valencia Raisirs,
New Currants,
Prime Citr1n,
Coyes tirlatinc,
Nelson's Gclatine,
Chalmers Gelatinc,
Dried Sugar Corn,
Italian MaccarOni,
Campbcll's Mincc Meat,
CaInphclls Fruit Butter.
Sweet Cider, Fancy New Orl. Molasses
Italian and American Sardincs,
Cooking Brandy,
French Brandy,
Cooking Wine and very Old Sherry,
scotch Whiskcy and Pure Old Rye,
Jamaica and st. Croix Rum, also
rnrc-t New England Rum,
Piper Hcidsck Champagne,
tpints and 1uartsl Ackron Dat Meal, licekers
self Raising Buckwheat, Olive Oil and Mixed
Pickles aud Canned Goods at lowest prices
300 lbs pure French Candy.
". A. Johnson 4 Co.,
dcc19 til Cor. Royal and Cameron SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20
4elepl0le Exchange.

100 SUBSCRIBERS.
The following new Stations have been connected
since last card was issued. Will all Subscribers
ulr"s see that these names added to their list
10S-C Cameron Mills.
lO7-Cowling, {. f.
1OO-Gibson, DR.. VIM.
5-Howel, +. A.
T2-Milburn, J. G..
1O3-Va Midland Ry. Union street,.
We are prepared to connect up any number OF
Subscribers on short notice SUBSCRl BERS
should decide at once to follow the onward march
of business No business man can afford TO he
without a Telephone. without losing time and
money. Charges much less than in other cities
Fo, any information apply to
w L. GENTRY. Manager,
d.coO-St No II n Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

ASSISTANT BISHOP RANDOLPH made an
informal visit on last Sunday to the Semina.
ry Hill. In the morning at the chapel Of
the Theological Seminary he preached and
confirmed four persons two boys from the
diocesan High School and two girls from
Miss AIaSon's school in the neighborhood.
In The afternoon he made an address TO the
coored people ut their new chapel on the
seminary grounds, DOW under charge OF Mr..
VIM. H. Savage of the senior class At
night he preached at the West End chapel.
Early on Monday he went, ut the request OF
the ecclesiastical authority of the adjoining
diocese, to perform important Episcopal acts
at Cumberland, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

OST-This morning between the butchers
/ 4 stand of Messrs Watkins, in the Market
building. and Mcssrs. Fisher & Bros store, on
Royal street, ROLL OF MONEY, amounting 10
SIS. A suitable reward will be paid for its re-
;urn IN .his office dec19-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

\ LONG LIVED FAMILY.--Mrs. Eliza Sta
bier uicd on Tuesday, OF old age at her res
ideuce, Sandy Springs, Montgomery county,
Md, in the Slst year Of her age. Her huS.
band, Mr.. Wm. H. Stabler, died last Febru
.Iy, aged 81 years. they were married
over sd years ago in the same house III
which hey died, living there ever after
wards. Mrs. iSiAber was the daughter oil
Wm. Thomas, who lived in The ncighbor-
hood OF sandy Springs, and who was one
Of the early settlers of Maryland. Mr. VIM.
II. S.uhlcr was u brother OF Mr.. Edward
St"blrr, who Was postmaster at Sandy
Springs for half century, and died last
september, aged 50 years. Another BROTH
az. Caleb StabIer died last October, aged 81
years. She was related to the S!abers OF
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

4 FULL SUPPLY JUST RECEIVED CT
n Bells White Oil, Schitman's Asthma Cme,
McAuthurs Syrup, Wash Rag Bath Soap, Hun
tcrs Invisible Face Powder, Meen Fern Phcnol,
Sodique Colgate's Harness Soap. Murdock's Food,
Parker's Tonic and Hair Balsam, Ellis Cream
Balm. Godshcll's Sa!ve, Glenn's Sulphur Soap,
Hunts Remedy, and many other popular Patent
Medicines. at W. d. HUDSON'S,
Cct1O 26o King street.
.'ANCY and HOLIDAY GOODS, consisting of
8 English, French, German and American Co
logmes aud Extracts, Hair Brushes, Hand Mir
rnis Cut Glass BOTTLES and variety of other
goods of similar character to which l invite the
inspection of my customers.
A. A. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Janney & Co,
dcc6 152 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

FIEEs.-Thc hay in the stack yard be-
longing to Mir. VIM. Rogers, Of this city,
near West End, was entirely destroyed by
i've early This morning. The fire, it is sup
posed, VAS the work of an inceudiary. The
hay was insured for $300-about one half its
value.
The dwelling house together with the fur
nture Of Mr. J. w. Ramey, near Telegraph
station, iii Fairfax county, was entirely des-
troyed by fire (caused by sparks from the
chimney or Tuesday last. Mr.. r. had an
insurance On his property of 5000.
The property destroyed in both the above
Gases was insured in the Fire and Marineln-
surauce Co. Of Virginia, of which Messrs.
Janney x Warfed are the Alexandria
agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

CoMMENDABLE EXAMpLE.-At meeting
held last night it was determined by the
teachers aud scholars of Trinity NJ. r.
Church to assemble at their church on
Christmas evening. aud, after the usual ex-
erciscs, 20 proceed in a body TO the rooms
of the Ladies' Union Relief and carry with
Them such gifts as they are in the habit of
distributing among themselves OH such oc-
casions and present the same as Christ
mas offering to the poor OF the city. This
is most commendable example, and one
which, if more generally inflated, would
bring Joy to the hearts of many person in
destitute circumstances.
When thou mnscsi feast call the poor, the manned
the hume the blind and thou shall be blessed for the
cannot rccomIcisc thee for thou shalt DC rcconpcns-
ed at The resurrection of the st."-Luke xiv, 1914,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-20

THE EAGLE MINING COMPANY.--lt will
he seen rs the following report that the
Loudoun mines are likely To turn out most
tAvoraby, as the ore nov; being taken irom
them is Of excellent ana valuable quality
LEEsgUEU, Loudoun County, Va,
~,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-04-18
Waiting for the Railroad.

T. j. Edglngton, one of the owners
of the Idahoan mine, was in town
yesterday. Mr.. Edgington said that
vast reserves of ore were in sight and
a large quantity on the dump, at the
1dahoan, but that not pound would
be shipped until the railroad COM
pany could receive it at HALEY. This
would be in six weeks, at turthest,
and the saving in freight would
amount to $40 per ton. This was
about 900 per cent. higher interest
than could be realized on the proceeds
of the ore.
Many other mine-owners, Mr.. Edg-
ington says, are holding back their ore
for the same reason.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-04-18
A Potent BOuncer.

81 never get an officer and throw a
man out of the front door, or the side
door either. ! make them throw
themselves OUT" said an old hotel
keeper to a reporter.
"What co you accomplish that
WITH"
"Why, you see, when he gets
asleep, as he generally does after hav-
ing drank too much, nobody can take
him up or do ANYTHING with him, and
he is combinati of devil and a
wreck. l just get little ice, we'll
pounded up, and take him in a
way round the neck and slip the ice
down his back. AS it descends he
sort of straightens his spine up; that
makes it drop down little further.
AS it gets towards the small of the
back he looks very much surprised
and gets his eyes wide open, which
previously he could not open himself
nor anybody for him. He looks at
three or four places around, and see
ing everybody looking at him, and
feeling little cold and queer, he
rises up and walks out of the front
door. l never knew it to fail, and
don't you forget it.-[Virginia (Nev.)
Chronicle.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-04-18
A Sermon.

BOY said Leadville preacher,
"youll find this life like a game of
seven-up. You want to save your
tens and lookout for game, an never
beg when you have good hand. Also
recollect in the long run that low
counts as much as high, if it is only a
trump. The devil has stocked the
cards, but just play 'em honest, and
when it comes your deal yer boun' to
get winnin' hand every time, an
old split-hoof will jist have to jump
the game and look after a softer
snap. Also, if you happen to turn
Jack call it lucky, but don't forget to
remember that turning Jack is uncer-
tain business, and'll never do to bet
on"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-04-18
Application for Patent.
NOTICE NO. %.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Boise CITY, IDAHO
January %, 1883
Notice is hereby given that stephen V. White.
postotice address is Bullion, Alturas county, Ida
no Territory. has this day filed his application for
patent Tor ll2St9 linear feet of the
JAY GOULD MINE
or vein. bearing gold, silver or other minerals
with surface ground 536 1 feet in width AVERAGE
situated in Mineral Hill Mining District county
OF Alturns and Territory of Idaho, and designated
by the held notes and official plat on file in this
Office RS lot No. "a, and described in said field notes
ana plat with magnetic variation at Is degrees east
as follows; C>nmencing at the discovery point
ana running thence south 70 degrees 40 minutes
east 10 center of east end line of claim thence
north ~ degrees east 26S feet to post No thence
north - degrees - minutes west 1924 feet to post
No. = thence south rs degrees west 5S4 feet To most
No. 3hence south 70 degrees 40 minutes east ll3 10
post No T. thence north Is degrees east 4s9 feet to
post No. L. the place OF beginning survey of exte-
rlor boundary of claim; containing 10 SLIGO acres
claimed. excluding Oi-l00 acres in conflict with
Ma!hower lot 3s From post No. 4, L. $. mineral
monument No. bears south % degrees "A minutes
east COG feet distant The nearest known locations
are the Mayhower and the Grand Central
Any ana All persons claiming adversely any por-
lion OF SAID Jay Gould mine or surface ground are
required To hle their adverse claim thereto with
the Register of the United States Land Office
az Boise city. in the Territory of Idaho during
the sixty days period of publication hereof or they
VIII be barred by virtue of the provisions of the
statute.
1t is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice
OF application for patent be published tor the pc.
Moop RIVER TIMES, newspaper published at
HALEY, Alturas county. Idaho Territory.
ID. =. b. PRIDE, Register.
VIM. Hvndman Attorney for applicant. II
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-04-18
Application for Patent,
NOTICE NO. SO.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
RnISE Crry Tn.nn


UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Boise CITY, IDAHO,
October II, 1889.
Notice Is hereby given that Madison T.
richardson, whose postofce address is
Broadford, Alturas county, Idaho Territory,
has this day filed his application for patent
for 100 linear feet of the
QUEEN FRACTION MINING CLAIM,
with surface ground 1873 feet wide. situated in
Mineral Hill Mining District, AlturaS county,
Idaho territory and designated by the field
notes of survey and on the official plat
thereof on file in this office as lot No. A. the
boundaries of which are described with mag
netic variation at IL degrees and 30 minutes
east, rs follows: Commencing at the dis
cOVery tunnel, and thence running north
- degrees ID minutes west los feet to q point
on the northWestcry end line of said claim /;
thence south 81 degrees west .l1 feet to posi-
post No. ,; thence south 81 degrees 30 min
utes east lld feet 10 post No. 3; thence south
81 degrees west 1873 feet to post No, 4: thence
north a degrees west 100 feet to post No. l.
ana place of beginning, containing l.Ol acres
surface ground, and the nearest known lOca-
IONS are the 80 ~ "Rcd Elephant" and
"CaledoniaC mining claims.
The notice of location of said claim is duly
recorded in the Recorders office of said Altu-
ras county, at HALEY. Idaho TcrrtOry
ANY person or persons claiming adversely
any portion of the above described premises
are hereby notified to file in this Office during
the period of sixty days publication his or
barred.
direct that this notice be published in the
W ood River Times, the newspaper pu olished
nearest the said mining claim, for the period
of sixty days.
n9 d.. h. PRIDE. Reg ster