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The bee., 1883-03-24
Foreign Bodies in the Ea".

Some children have propensity to
put small objects which happen to
come into their hands, such as beads,
buttons, the seeds of fruit, ETC., into
their ears. The alarm attending a
mishap of this kind is only fully ap-
preciated by parents whose children
lave INDUCED in prediction of this
kind, and they, as well as others, may
profit by some experiences which the
aurists of New York have quite re-
Gently discussed in the columns Of the
Medical Record concerning the re-
moval of locust beans from the ears Of
children. In one Casa child nine
years old-where a locust bean had
been put in the ear, DR.. Buck partially
detached the outer ear, an operation
which seemed to afford the only way
, of getting at the bean, which had been
tightly packed in the canal. DR.. Sex,
ton relates another, but somewhat SIM
liar, difficult case, which suggested to
him the construction of forceps for
grasping objects in the ear, and which
subsequently served him in removing
foreign bodies in such cases. 1t would
appear from a perusal of the Record
that in nearly all cases where foreign
bodies like the above are put into the
ear theymay be allowed to remain, for a
time at least, without fl ar of harm re-
sulting, the danger in such cases being
the result of unsklllful and bungling
attempts at removal. The principal
cause of danger in th, Sc cases is stated
by DR.. Sexton to consist mainly in the
inability of children to remain quiet
enough to permit necessary manipula-
tions being made, and he advises,
therefore, that in nearly all difficult
cases an anaSthetic should be admin
istered before removal is attempted.
In conclusion, it would seem to be ad-
visable when child gets bead, a
seed or other like object in the ear, not
to poke it in any way, lest. during the
child's struggling, it may be pushed
down into the ear. The removal, it is
needless to say, should be intrusted to
the skilled only, and if such aid be not
accessible, it is best to avoid any ener-
getic procedure
The bee., 1883-03-24
THE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY.
TPE TRUUK LINE TO THE WEST AND
SOUTHWEST.


Schedule in effect May IL. 1882:
TO a. m,-New Orleans Mail, daily, making
close connections to all points South and
Southwest, with Pullman Sleeping Cars
from Washington via Danville to Atlanta,
and Atlanta 10 New Orleans, also Wash
ington to New Orleans via Lynchburg and
Bristol.
$40 a. m.-LouisvilIe Fast Line, daily, vis
Charlottesville, Huntington and Lexing-
ton to Cincinnati, Louisville and all
Southwestern points, making direct con-
nections, and with solid train and Pull
man Sleeping Cars, Washington to Louis
vile.
40 D. m.-Warrenton Accommodation, daily,
except Sunday, for WsTrenton and inter
mediate stations. Returning, arrives in
Washington at 1880 q. m.
I0.35p. m.-Southern Mail and Express,
daily, to all points South, Southeast and
Southwest via Danville and Charlotte,
with Pullman Sleeping Car, Washington
to Charleston, and Washington to White
Sulphur Springs Marks Sleeping Chair
Cars between Washington and Danville.
For all points on Manassas Division take lie
g. M. train daily, except Sunday. For
WArrentoE take 40 a. m. train daily,
and 4 20 D. m. train daily, except Sunday.
For tickets and all information, inquire st
Company's Office, 601 Pennsylvania avenue, on
at Union Depot. Office COL Pennsylvania ave-
nue, is connected with telephone system.
f. T.. HAWKS, Assistant Ticket Agent
NJ SLAUGH TER, General Passenger Agent.
SOL HASS, Trahc Manager.
The bee., 1883-03-24
OUR PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
A GRAND RECEPTIoN-DR. FORBES AC-
Quilted. NEWS, &C.
PHILADELPHIA. March Is.

IHlLADEIPHIA, MdrCn lS.
The reception of the Ladies' Aux
iliary Committee of the Grey Ihvinci-
bles, as stated in my last letter, was
one Of the finest events of the season.
A handsome display was made by the
visiting companies, among whom were
delegations from the State InvinclbleS,
Company G. Second Regiment, City
Troops, Company III, Third Regiment,
Posts so, q and 103, G. A. r., Comet,
Civic, Qrpheus and 1rma Social Clubs,
ateamboat Association; all of which at
tended in The full uniform of their re-
spective organizations. The ladies, as
usual, were magnificent in the splendor
of their attire. DR.. Forbes, the dealer
in cadaverS from Lebanon Cemetery,
has been tried, and l am sorry to add,
has been acquitted. This result was
not unexpected when the apathy of the
trustees is taken in consideration. They
made no effort to assist the common
wealth in procuring evideuce to con-
vict. Thus far our indignation meet
ings result only in talk and bluster.
II. Price Williams, the genial cores
pondent Of the Globe, has started a
paper to be known as the Gazette. 1t
is to be like the Globe, and the organ of
the independent element Of the city.
A paper edited by one of our race
would no doubt be of great use to us,
but this paper, l fear, will do us more
harm than good. Our Masonic breth-
hn fo{o of
There are still few malcontents who
intend by their pigmy efforts to pull
down the structure that was erected
last December. There is considerable
trouble as to who shall own the Ma
sonic Hall on Eleventh street. Both
parties claim it and the fight is bitter.
Mr.. VIM. Teagle has been appointed a
policeman. Though We have colored
men on the force they are never seen
on any Of our main thoroughfares, but
are kept mainly on our back streets.
But / suppose we should not complain,
as there was time when we were not
even recognized that little. r. Henri
Herbert, of Trenton, was in town last
week visiting his many friends. Par
ties and halls are still the rage, and i
might devote all my time in writing of
or about them, and then not mention
half that occur. The United Grand
Commandery of Pennsylvania, with
her subordinates, will attend divine
service Good Friday at Cherry Street
Church, sermon by Rev. and Sir S. ID.
Miller. p. Z. G. C.. joseph Dembv. of
New York, is in the city in search of
health. Mr.. Alex. Powell and wife
passed through this city on their way
to Atlanta to recuperate wasted ener-
gies. Mr.. Powelrs duties with the
President have been SO Onerous that he
broke down under the strain. Sir
Aleck Peters, another light in the Ma
sonic world, is now in the city.
OCCASIONAL.
The bee., 1883-03-24
A Man in Stays.

Mr.. Richard A. Procie7, = we'll
known lecturer on astronomy, once
tried the experiment of wearing a
corset, and thus describes the results:
"When the subject Of corset wearing
was under discussion in the pages of
The English Mechanic, 1 was struck" e"
he says, with the apparent weight Of
evidence in favor of tight lacing. 1
was in particular struck by the evidence
of some as to its use in reducing
corpulence. 1 was corpulent. I also
was disposed, as I am still, to take an
interest in scientific experiment. 1
thought would give it fair trial. I
read all the instructions, carefully fol-
lowed them, and varied the time of ap-
plying pressure with that perfectly
stiff busk' ABOUT which correspondents
were so enthusiastic. l was foolish
enough to try the thing for matter of
four weeks. Then / laughed at myself
as a hopeless idiot, and determined to
give up the attempt to reduce by arti-
fetal means that superabundance of fat
ON which only starvation and much
exercise, or the air Of America, has
ever had any real reducing influence.
But was reckoning without my host.
AS the Chinese lady suffers, am told,
when her feet-bindings are taken off,
and as the fat-headed baby hoWls
when his head boards are removed, so
for little while was it with me. 1
found myself manifestly better in stays.
1 laughed at myself no longer. I was
too angry with myself to laugh. I
would as soon have condemned myself
to using crutches all the time, as to
wearing always busk. But for my one
month of folly I had to endure three
months of discomfort. At the end of
about that time I was my own man
again."
The bee., 1883-03-24
THE CAPITAL CITY GUARD
FAIR.


THE ADVOCATE BUYS THE WRITING
ESK-FRAUpULENT voTING-THE
PRESENTS ALL WON By THE MEM
BERS--H -HIGH-HANDED ROBBERY--AN
ATTEMPT TO BEAT MRS. IDA TUR-
LEIGH OUT OF A wATCH--SHE GETS
60U VOTES But ROBBED OUT OF ONE
HUNDRED.
The fair of Company B, Capital City
Guards, came to close on last Monday
night. The voting cn the different
articles caine to close on Friday night.
The fair was well pdtronized, and the
ladies of the Auxiliary Club deserve
great credit for its success. But the
high-handed manner that was resorted
to by which the people were robbed by
Star Chamber voting, was condemned.
The manner of voting at this fair was
somewhat peculiar-not what it was
expected to have been.
The friends of the contestants voted
on the respective prizes. The contest
ants, with but few exceptions, were
members of the company. The votes
were counted by the chairman of the
committee: of course he counted the
mutfS and furs for his sister. Mrs. Ida
Turleigh had lS9 votes on the board,
and when secret ballotting commenced
fifty dollars worth of votes were put in
by her friends; but when the committee
counted the votes she was robbed out
Of one hundred votes, but she had a
sufficient number to beat the combina-
ton that was inaugurated against her.
The captain of the company finding
that he could not win, he threw his
strength to Mrs. Taylor, but all without
success. Altogether Mrs. Turleigh
polled six hundred and eighty-nine
votes. Mrs. Turleigh's friends were
determined to win the watch, and any
attempt on the part Of the committee
to beat her ont of it would have been
dangerous. This secret ballUtting is a
high-handed piece of robbery. The
BEE was given one hundred and eight
vote by the people, and the Adcocdte
twenty-eight. Messrs. Semore, J. w.
Cromwell and Anderson stood by and
watched the board until secret ballot
ting commenced. at ten o'clock, and
continued until eleven. The BEE de-
clined to enter the secret ballotting,
but withdrew and left Messrs. Semore,
Cromwell and Anderson watching the
receiver of votes ; and about quarter of
eleven O'Clock thay began to figure as
to the amount each should put III.
They put in between them sufficient
amount to buy the writing desk. The
BEE don't buy honors, but wins them
by fair means. The chairman of the
committee counted in the muff and
furs for his sister. Three-fourths of
the presents went to the members of
the club.
The bee., 1883-03-24
SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Miss Ida r. Morris, principal of the
Hallowell School, assisted by Misses
Jennie Z. Arnold, Addie b. WAR and
C.S Dulaney and Miss Sarah A. Gray
principal of the Curtis School, assisted
by Misses Maggie Darnell and Florence
Chapman, deserve the highest compile
ment for the high standard of these
schools. Miss Morris is lady of the
highest moral and intellectual qualities
and we can easily say that with the
combined labor of her assistants, these
schools in few years will rival any in
this country.
The bee., 1883-03-24
PERSONALS.

Hon. Fred. Douglass, will leave the
city next week.
Lewis III. Douglass, ESQ.,, will read
a paper before the Bethel Literary
next Tuesday evening. Mr.. Douglass
is forcible writer.
Captain T. W. Kelly, of Capital City
Guard, Company A, will leave for
Baltimore, Maryland, next week. His
visit is to invite the Baltimore MALTA
to Washington. The captain is sue
cess wherever he goes.
Mr.. HI. E. Bagby, the popular Wash
ington correspondent of the lndina-
polls Leader, has been promoted to a
second class clerkship. Mr.. Bagby is
gentleman of fine ability and well
deserves the hepromotion after compe-
i've examination.
Orders Ie1t at the
rill be promptly attended
treet, n. W. Ap'
The bee., 1883-03-24
LOCALS.

J. II. Beller, druggists, cor. 10th and
N street, \. W.
Read Kings palace advertisement
This is one Of The most popular bust.
ness houses in the United States.
We call especial attention to the
music store of John T. Ellis & Co.,
who has on hand everything in the
line Of musical instruments: also, all
fbc latest selections in music.
The citizens of Washington would
do well to 60 to Mr.. Davis at 925
Pennsylvania avenue, Northwest, the
popular photographer; cabinet sizes
S. per dozen, cards one dollar per
d0ze2.
Bethel Hall was crowded on Tues
dav evening. The President, Mr..
Robert Smith, read fine paper on the
Zouaycs. 1t would be good idea to
put a stop to that rebel that has be-
come tobe such a nuisance at the door
ofthe hall.
Mr.. DAVIS, the popular Photo
grahor, is the only one who can give
Won perfect picture regardless of the
weather. Persons would do well to
give him call before going elsewhere.
lie also has special rates for clubs of
;, 10 and 20. See advertisement.
There are two Mr.. Hewlett's in
this city. Mr.. II. ". Hewlett. who is
in business with Mr.. r. ID. Ruffin, and
i. MolyneauX Hewlett, Esq, the law.
yer, Of the firm of Hewlett and Moss.
Don't get their names confounded.
One is j. NJ, and the other is III. w.
Don't forget the great Easter disp'ay
OF spring millinery goods at Kings
Palace, Sl4 9TH street, the largest and
cheapest millinery establishment south
Of New York. Mr.. King has over fifty
polite female clerks in his great, mann.
moth store, which extends from 9TH tC
9Th street. See advertisement.
Hon. GEORGE w, WILLIAMS by in
Vitation win lecture before the students
md Faculty Of Howard University on
Thursday, March %, at 1890 o'clock.
r. A., upon the subject, "The Future
Of the Negro Race in AmericG." This
lecture will he delivered in TIE chapel,
and open to the public,
At the meetiny OF The VIM. Andrew
Freemason Lodge, No. 2099 G.. Y. o.
Of o. f., on Friday, 10th. the follow
ing officers were elected Benjamin
Delaney, 7. n. f.; B. c. Whiteing, \.
T.; Joseph Morrison, p. y. c.: Thea
dore Williams, Y. G.; Samuel Watson.
Y. G.; w, A. Stewart, L. s.; Rev. Wm.
Pe;h Grand Lecturer, JAS. A. Perry,
deputy lecturer, 10y unanimous vote
the degree Of V. g., was conferred
upon Mr.. w. T. Smith, for meritori-
Gus success.
a snake, thirty feet in length and
four feet around the body appeared in
the bedroom Of distinguished gentle
man during the cold snap last month
IN New York. 1t drew its Shiny BODY
across the bed, but failed TO harm anv
one. The other day the gentleman
came to this city, and seeing one of the
BEE staff, said: Look here, that man
Butler, corner 5th and X, who ex-
changes new stoves for old ones, is the
most wonderful man have ever heard
o. got stove from him this win
Ter, and it gave SO much heat that it
drew a snake frOm--wPll Won may
Judge the rest.
The bee., 1883-03-24
THE BEE.

rurBE THE BEE CAN BE GOT.
Treasury Restaurant,
Vr,, L. Cla5a, 1912, Issreet, North
vest,
HB Pokinhorn, next to city Post
sfice.
Psvne & Gray's 352 Pennsylvania
Mrs. Polkety's, N street, between II
and 19. Northwest.
7 II. Bcller. Druggist, corner 10th
and NJ street, Northwest.
Henry Poland's, corner Il and Penn
,,,'vania avenue, Sou Invest.
The bee., 1883-03-24

intended to discharge every negro
bailiff in the Office. Our prediction
come true. He has not only discharged
every negro bailiff, but he has dis
charged every negro messenger and
appointed white men in their places
and reduced the colored men, who were
messengers to labors. The colored
men who were messengers before, do
all the dirty work. This is American
jtistict.
The bee., 1883-03-24
SCRAPS AND NOTES.

Mrs E. Louis Gray, nee Miss Dollie
Durham, has had to decline several in
FltalonS to entertainments offered in
special honor Of her visit, owing to this
hemg the Lenton season. But after
lhlS Is over she viii receive from her
numerous friends in this city a Serie:
OF evenings out" that will continue
TO remind that she has many warm
hearts and devoted well-wishes here.
Speaking about the characterization
celebration, all things now point to a
great and successful day. The per
sons named to manage the affair, have
The unlimited confidence and respect
OF the community. We look forward
70 Such demonstration and hope it
wllI be like one Of 1886 and 1877, then
Vlle army, the navy, the State, the
Chorch and society in general, lent a
helping hand. Why not now /?
The two places. more than any other
IN the United States, where the
highest order and grade Of rep
reSentative of the colored and
white races meet, on a par level,
morally, religiously and Intellectually,
ohe SAINT Augustine Church on 18th
street, and the Congregational Church,
IVth and q Streets, would be the proper
places for visits from that class of wri-
VerS and thinkers, who are continually
predicting that the time will never
come when there will be a social,
moral religious, or intellectual coming
ing and social equality between the
TWO races. High moral character, a
wen regulated supply of intellect, strict
integrity, and a reasonable bank ac-
.'am VIII knock the very bung out Of
'Ae keg of prejudice.
we listened to three elegant Orations
At The Junior exhibition at Howard
c.nlVerSity last Friday evening. Mixed
schools, 10y Mr.. Buddy, of Rappahan-
pck, Va; The Plaques of the Republic,
ny Mr.. w. I. James, of Washington,
ana a. Literature, its Influence upon Civ
inllzatlon, - by Mr.. w. L. Tunnel, of
brooklyn, New York. Each deserve
especial mention for excellence of die
goh, T research and real good oratory.
IheSe entertainments at Howard
uWays draw out such an intelligent
"uu appreciative class Of our society
1oi InS intellectual people that they are
.oohea n". forward to as the acme of pleas
,'HV visits out there. nr cn'lie War
K %EerTy TTnB Esp as5pl96be, Caterer.
The bee., 1883-03-24

4 man in passing a country grave
yard saw the sexton digging a grave,
and inquired, who's dead?" Sexton,
"Old Squire Bumblebee." Man,
"What complaint ?" Sexton, without
looking up. mo complaint; everybody S
satisfied"
The bee., 1883-03-24
LOAN, REAL ESTATE
AND
RE n 7 OF FICE.

Houses for Fale and rent. rents col
lected and loans negotiated.
Nonresident Property and E tstes
properly managed.
Splendid Building Sites and unim-
proved property in all sections OF the
city for sale on easy terms. Call and
see US.
L. III. SAUNDERS & BRO,
11O3 F ST., N. w., Washington, ID G..
The bee., 1883-03-24

A glimpse of the future-looking
down the barrel of shotgun with Il
azy man at the other end.
The bee., 1883-03-24

The man who haz no bitter enemys
has got no red-hot friends. Yu kan
gamble on this statement.
The bee., 1883-03-24
FOR RENT.

Large and suitable rooms on the second
floor of House No. llOJ Z Street. N. W., for
entertainments Of any kind-choaP. Call
and see them.
jan20-lt.
The bee., 1883-03-24
Mr.. Nc MICHAEL,

the new United States Marshal, has
demonstrated his love and apprecia-
ton for the negro. Three months be-
fore he was appointed, he said that he
National Republican., 1883-08-11
Army OF the Potomac-On tho ChiclSa-
hOminV.


Under date of May 8, 1888, Col. s. F. Tib-
bits, of Dover N. H. sends us the following /:
"While on duty in the army of the Potomac
in the swamps of the Chckahominy con-
tracted complication of diseases that cul-
minated in spinal trouble, paralysis on one
side, and severe disease of the kidneys and
bladder, and great urinal weakness. For
long time l was under the treatment of the
best physicians, and tried many of the So
called remedies, but received no permanent
benefit. When | was in the drug business in
Boston heard favorable accounts Of the eff
cary of Hu nts Remedy for diseases of the
kidneys and urinary organs and having de-
cded to give it q trial, purchased some at
Wingdte's drug store, Dover, N. H., and have
received great relief from using it. The Sc
we're pains in my back are removed, and am
able to sleep soundly and obtain rest at night,
which for so long time | could not do, and
the weakness in the urinary organs has been
relieved, and | greatly regret that did not
test the great merits of Hunts Remedy when
/ was first taken sick, rs l am confident it
would have saved mo from several years OF
suffering; and am more strongly convinced
of this after hearing of the most remarkable
cures effected by Hunts Remedy in a case OF
Bright's disease here in our midst in Dover
after the patient had been pronounced incur
able by celebrated physicians"
Mr.. Tibbitts is n retired druggist, formerly
located in Boston, and is q thoroughly relia.
bic citizen.-CoR. ED.
National Republican., 1883-08-11

vessel was found waiting into which the col
lection is transferred and taken by the boat
to Four-milo run where it is dumped.
Throughout the whole tour of a district, with
the exception Of few places the garbage was
gathered where there was any.
Having finished his investigation of the
manner in which the work was done
tho reporter called on the contractor
Mr.. Drauey was found seated in his
office and at first declined to talk
ON the subject. He Informed the reporter
however, that this month was the busiest
in the year, and his men were pressed
only men make their rounds every day.
said Mr.. Draney, "and when a complaint is
made we have given IL immediate attention.
Upon inquiry in. the neighborhood from
which the alleged complaints have come
we have found that they did not originate
from the persons living there, but from some
outsider"
National Republican., 1883-08-11
DEATH OF THE DOGS.
The Shooting Which Took Place Yester-
day Morning at the Pound.


day Morning at the Pound.
Forty-three dogs of forty-three different
sizes color, and shape gave utterance to
forty-three series of piteous yelps at the pound
yesterday morning. All dogs not redeemed
in three days are killed, and the canine cap
tives seemed to realize that their time had
come. Half-past nine o'clock was the hour
of execution, and before that hour but two
dogs of the forty-tive awaiting death had been
redeemed. Tho former method of killing
dogs was to drown them. A large cage ar
ranged with pulleys was put above tank of
water, and at q given signal the cage was
dropped into the water. The cage was held
down by weights, and when sufficient
time had elapsed the cage was raised and the
be dies carted off. This was considered bar
barous, and she otng was considered surer
and more humane method of dispatching
them. Two colored men stepped into the
pens yesterday, each carrying a formidable
looking pistol. Upon a shelf near by were
more pistols. The dogs seemed to realize
what awaited them, and crowded over into n
corner yelping until their cries almost seemed
a human wall.
A large, splendid looking Newfoundland
dog was the first victim, and four shots were
required to take his life. Rearing into the
mir aud paving the ground, meanwhile
uttering pitirul cries, the dogs were shot,
some showing fight, and others dying
Immediately. When the last dog was
shot and the execution complete tho
sight was anything but pleasant one. Lying
around in various positions were tho dogs,
some dead and some dying, The dying made
many an effort TO rise, but one by one they
all expired until the last sounds of their cries
and whines were over The quiet scene was
not again disturbed until the cart men came,
and all that was left of noble and handsome
bTutes was cast into cart and taken OIL.
Outside the gates were assembled about
National Republican., 1883-08-11
DISTRICT REAL ESTATE.
A Comparison Of Assessed Values with What
the Property Sold For
Gossip Among the DcaIers-Fcw Good Sales
but All Hopeful for the Future. sss55

In order that an opportunity might be
given for comparing the recent assessments of
property with the actual sale value, the fol.
lowing list has been prepared The sales
have been taken from the records of transfer
at the office of the recorder of deeds aud the
assessed values have been computed from the
assessment books returned by the board of
assessors
An examination shows that while in seven
instances the assessment is greater than the
amount for which the property was sold, and
in some other cases the assessment Is mani
festly disproportionatc to the sale value, yet
in the majority of instances the value fixed
by the assessors is very near that for which
the property sold.