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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

General Butler pay 5000 for one mule
and cart and buy dozen others on
the same day at $50 apiece? General
Butler explained. The Auditor said
an affidavit would be necessary, and
then probably the account would be
allowed. The vouchers were laid
aside But here" said the Auditor
tor Controller). lis a most absurd
thing, and this department can never
allow it. Here is a charge for hand
organ and monkey. l cannot pass
it. 1t is outrageous" In his quiet,
smiling, polite but sarcastic way
General Butler explained that item
much better, of course, than l have
explained it here, and the old Auditor
was almost melted to tears. He said
the monkey business would be passed,
and that he did not think it neces-
sary to have an affidavit in the mule
and cart transaction.
That $50 for hand-organ and a
monkey probably saved the Govern
ment S5,000,000. If General Scott
had had his way, doubtless a great
many more millions would have been
souandered. As it was, Butler with
his brigade marched into Baltimore
on dark night, the rain pouring
in torrents and, guided by Haggerty,
took commanding position, and the
only cost to theGovernment IN add
ton to the $50 for the organ and
monkey was several cords of wood
which were taken from the loyal
owner of a wood yard to make camp
fires for the poor drenched and shiv-
arinp soldiers.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10
High chairs at low prices at II. Schellhaas'.
18th ST., Oakland.

=" The JEANETTE " is the title of book
Just published and which is full and au-
thentic history of the HERALD expedition in
search of the Pole. 1t contains also full
account of all previous explor ations, includ-
ing those of Sir John Franklin, Hayes, Hall
and all other noted explorers. This is
a complete, and the only complete encyclo-
pedia of Arctic research ever published.
Agents have met with remarkable success in
its disposition wherever they have attempt
ed its sale: but as the work is of recent intro
duction, few sections on this coast have as
yet been placed in the hands of agents. BY
applying Immediately to the well-known
publisher, A. Roman,l 100 Suffer St., San
Francisco, manager for the Pacific, and
sending 81 in stamps, a complete agents
outfit, with full instructions, will be re.
turned. Be,care of limitations.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

The ammonia-drugged and starch loaded
Baking Powder manufacturers are becom-
ing desperate on finding their products
driven to the wall. Their last is an asser-
ton that ammonia is proper ingredient in
food, as the application of heat Immediately
changes it into gas and it passes away. Now
the same reasoning might apply to mercury.
Heat changes mercury into gas, but who
would like to run tho risk of eating bread
made from dough with mercury in it? The
people want more than empty assertions of
purity i'll regard to Baking Powders, and this
they have with the NEW ENGLAND BAK-
ING POWDER. Its components are pure
Cream of Tartar and Soda alone, combined
by special process so as to give the best
results
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10
GRAMMAR IN SCHOOLS.

Nearly all parents and guardians
are agreed that no attempt should be
made to instruct children in grammar
until they have passed through four
or five of the grades, and the public
generally is convinced that our mod
ern grammars are growing into such
voluminous dimensions as to be
stumbling blocks in the way of both
teachers and pupils. Some of the
finest scholars and purest writers of
the country have been those who
studied Lindley Murray, book no
larger than the old New England
Primer" and which confined itself
to the elementary principles of gram
mar without going into its wilderness
of detail. In fact, some of our ready
writers have never studied grammar
at all. Practice and quick percep
ton are great aids to the perfection
of style in the construction of Ian
guage, and are preferable to the mere
theoretic attainment of grammar.
This is fact familiar to every journ-
alist who has had the scrutiny Of
communications from college pro-
fessors and school teachers. A single
instance to prove this is cited by the
Detroit Free Press, which says:
ave have received letter from a
hide bound supporter of grammar.
His somewhat arrogant communica-
ton is short, but it contains at least
three grammatical plumbers, and is
awkward and inelegant to the last
degree" The New York Tribune
remarks:
A healthy sentiment in regard to
the Juggernaut of grammar is gain
ing strength in this country. Teachers
are beginning to realize the absurd
ity of forcing children to commit to
memory rules and names which they
do not comprehend-which some will
never learn to comprehend even in
after years. The reign of grammar
in district schools has not had any
appreciable effect upon the speech Of
the masses.
On the same subject we have this
from the Augusta (Ga) Chronicle:
We do not wonder that pupils
regard their lessons with loathing,
and it is a most hopeful sign when
teachers begin to comprehend the
true nature of the case, and aid in
exploding the whole fabric which has
been befogging the infant mind for
generations. The technical science
Of language is well enough to know
as speciality, but is no more neces-
sary for ordinary purposes than is
the technical knowledge of the art
of poetry to genuinely inspired
writer of verse who has an ear attuned
to musical expression. Good prose
and good poetry can be written with
out such instruction, in book form,
crammed as memory lesson.
Few persons, we imagine, would
desire to have grammar excluded
from the schools, but that it can be
greatly simplifed will be admitted by
every one but the book-makers and
the booksellers.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

Statistics are published in India of
persons and domestic animals killed
in 1881 by snakes and wild beasts,
also of snakes and wild beasts killed
by men. Snakes alone in that year
are declared to have destroyed 49,
go human lives, and wild animals,
2757 lives. The lives of 43,609 cattle,
in the same period, were taken by
snakes and wild animals The num-
Der of snakes destroyed during the
year was 254, 1867, and of wild animals
during the same period, 1924.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

~" Every truth has two sides; look at
both before committing yourself to either"
Kidney-Wort challenges the closest scrutiny
of its ingredients and its grand results. 1t
has nothing to fear from truth. Doctors
may disagree us to the best methods and
remedies, for the cure of constipation and
disordered liver and kidneys. But those
that have use Kidney-Wort, agree that it is
by far the best medicine known. Its action
is prompt. thorough and lasting.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

One of the causes which brought
such an eruption of robbers and des-
peradoes upon the city of Chicago
was the railroad war. This was
brought out at meeting of the Citi-
zens' Committee the other night. II
was stated that the crooks took advan,
tage of the low rates to immigrate in
fiocks to the city. Not only that, but
towns and cities along the warning
roads also seized the opportunity to
load their Migrants on the trains and
ship them away, at mere nominal
rates, to the Lake City.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

There have been sold of apple
tons Cyclopedia" 1922 sets, OF
1,459,550 volumes, or, adding the
Annual Cyclop@dia," 1,722,75O vol
umeS
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

The duel announced to take place
between Louis de Cassagnac and
another officer is to be marked by a
novel feature. The principals are
to fight with cavalry sabres and on
horseback. If this sort of thing be-
comes general, polo will be nowhere.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

~ With Diamond Dyes any lady can get
as good results as the best practical dyer.
Every dye warranted true to name and
sample.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

#Women that have been bedridden for
years have been completely cured by the use
of Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

Messrs. Ediiorss-
The above is good likeness OF Ms. Lydia E Pink
ham, OF Lynn Mass who above all other human beings
may be truthfuly called tho Dear Friend OF Woman"
as some OF her correspondents love to call her. She
Is zealousy devoted to her work. which is the outcome
OF a lifestudy, and is obliged to keep six lady
assistants to help her answerthe large correspondence
which daily pours in upon her. each bearing its special
burden Of suffering, joy at release from 1t. Her
Vegetable Compound is q medicine for good and not
evil purposes have personally Investigated 1t and
am satisfied of the truth of this
On account Of its proven merits II Is recommended
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

Mrs. John Haggard, Of Clark
county, KY, has a gourd that is
known to have been in the possession
Of the family for over 400 years.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

Furniture at reasonable prices ut II.
Schelihaas', 18th ST., Oakland.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

A writer in Temple Bar says that
the ''most unobtrusively well behaved
man toward woman is well bred
Americana
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10
A NOTED But UNTITLED WOMAN.

Carpets and furniture 20 per cent. cheap
at ii. Schellhaas', 18th St., Oakland.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-02-10

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AAO AoeAAioh "oo Aotpy "HA AAo56OA "
was happy. The latter started at
once on his mission, leaving in the
evening, and the scheme unknown to
anyone. It is needless to say that
in those early and. unsuspecting days
of the war Haggerty accomplished
his mission most successfully and
satisfactorily. He was gone three
days, and when he returned to head
quarters he was denied admission by
his associates on the Generals staff.
He got admission, however, and when
he emerged he wore his Captains
uniform and was greeted by his
friends, who asked him where he had
been. He said he had been in Wash
ington to inquire about a regiment
band. The organ and monkey were
returned to the Italian, who was re-
leased and went on his way rejoic-
ing. That night, in a heavy rain
storm, muddy, dark and dismal,
General Buffers command broke
camp, marched to Baltimore and
took possession quietly. We all re
member his reign there, and it is not
necessary to refer to it here. Now
comes the point Of the story.
Two or three months after the in
cidents here recorded General But
Ter was in Washington and at the
War Department. The Secretary
told him that he had better go to the
Treasury Department and look after
his accounts-they were badly mixed.
He sent to the Auditor or Controller,
and wanted to know, you know, what
was the matter. First the Auditor
pulled out the mule voucher. and
said that would not do. Why should
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-12-20
OF IMPORTANCE.
Ihe New Railroad Bridge 90 be Built
AT Charleston.
Special 20 the Register.

Special 10 the Register.
WAsnINGTox, December ia matter OF
considerable importance to the State is
shape of the proposed railroad bridge pro-
jecIed by the Chesc peske and Ohio rail.
road at Charleston. The plan now talked
OF is to construct The bridge about mile
above the present city wharf at Charleston.
and the coal men are naturally anxious
that il shall be so built as not to obstruct
navigation. A span of five hundred feet
would cover pretty much al! the water at
that point. and If erected OF sufficient
height would not be objected; but the
company is understood as holding that ap.
prOaches cannot be constructed for a
bridge such as the COalmen ask for,
and that some compromise ought to
be made. AS the matter now stands
such OF the members as | have talked
to are opposed to any bridge which might
jeopaTdize navigation interests on the
stream. Mr. Snyder and Mr.. Gibson both
express their belief that Congress will not
turn back from its policy OF developing
river transportation, while they do not
eXpec. any suCh river and harbor bill as
the lsSt one TO be passed, and they are
kstuiy alive 10 the necessity OF preserving
such advantages as have been and are
likely to be gained in that way. 1t has
beer suggested that Mr. Huntington can
tind a ready means of crossing without any
interference To navigation by building his
bridge st NsnsEha Falls, the rocks there
forming natural piers and there being no
Necessity OF building the bridge higher
than would be necessary to allow drift
v CCd 20 pass beneath it. LAM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-12-20
IN THE HOUSE.
mr.. Keifer Speats over the Election
OfSk inner.

WA,HMGTOS. December l9.-Mr. Scales
presented the ticket of election OF Mr..
Skinner, Representative elect from the
First district, North Carolina. Mr.. keifer
offered q resolution referring Mr.. SINNERS
credentials to the Committee on Elections,
with instructions to examine all OF the
facts pertaining TO the vacancy. He con.
tended there had been no vacancy IN the
district Mr.. Skinner claimed to represent,
and that to admit him would leave one
county without presentation, while an
other would have two representatives.
Hiscock offered substitute to heiter 5
resolution providing for the immediate
swearing in of Skinner, and with reference
to the main features OF the case the Com
mittee on Elections should be gwen IN
structions to report quickly. Hlscock SAID
il was q dangerous question OF prlma tdcIe
right of the man to the seat and warned
the Republicans if Keifers resolution was
adopted the result wouId be no report
would be made before the end OF the ses-
sion, whereas the Committee on Elections
could in short time report on the ques-
tions involved. Hiscock's substitute was
agreed 10. Yeas, III; nays, los.
The bulk of the Democrats voted IN tue
negative and the bulk OF the Republicans
in the affirmative. The original resolution
as amended was agreed 10.
Mr.. Morrison offered a concurrent reso-
luton for a holiday recess, from Monday:
December 24th, until Thursday, the 3rd OIL
January. Agreed to by vote OF lii to Il,
with the understanding that no business be
transacted on Monday except the appoint
ment Of committees.
The Speaker appointed Hoblitzsll, Ca.
bell, Wilson, West Virginia, kasson aud
Long members of q special committee for
the centennial anniversary OF Washington
surrender of his commission as commander
in chief OF the army. Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-12-20
A BURNINGDlSGRACE.
The Meeting of Irish Patriots in
Washington
To Take Action on the Hanging Of 0'Don.
nell-fiery Speeches from Fin.
eritU Ca'kins and
Robinson.

| WAsniYGTON, d. C., December lg.-There
| was a large meeting this evening at Ford s
Opera House under the auspices OF the
Clan na'Gall to express in the words OF the
call THE American opinion and feeling in
regard TO the judicial murder OF Patrick
ODonnell by the British authorities
CongresSmen Robinson, OF New York, pre-
sided. He stated tha
O'DOnncIl Was Not the FIRST Irishman
Eue land had murdered, nor would he be
the last for there was an interminab!e war
between ireland and England. He thanked
God for that because England represented
oppression and everything despicable in
the nineteenth century. lie criticised the
Al rglo-mania which led American peo-
pie to tete and make much of
Englishmen who visited America sim
ply because they were Eugishmen.
He did not mean to find fault with the
$1,000 OC0 citizens of the United States but
with the 00,000dudes, who tlocked in the
train OF every Englishman. The United
States could not afford to have her citizens
arrested in England without protest, nor
have them convicted without fair trial
L
er and more honorea than those OF all the
queens and monarchs of the world. He
stated his intention 10 get the House OF
Representatives to sag whether
They Approved OF the Course OF the
Minister 10 Great Britain.
Ii he had been a true representative OF the
United States, Patrick CDonnell wonld be
alive to-day. Lord j. hAssell Lowell must
tsee, ,tIQMe. The whole diplomatic CORPS
because he had Irish blood III MS VEINS, Vut
because he was lover Of liberty,
ami because he hated tyraIsHy and into!er.
snCe. He hoped 10 live 10 see the day
when the people OF Ireland would he as
free as the citizens of America. Tne time
was not far oil when the tyranny under
which Ireland was oppressed would be
broken. If it should tarn out when the
proper investigations are IIade that Oi)on-
nell was convicted IN spite OF the law aud
against it then Ireland had added one
more patriot to her long line OF inilvli'
ual sufferers for freedom. 800
Congressman Fiuerty, OF Illinois, SAID the
meeting had been called TO lament
The Impo,eu~y Of ~ Nation.
whereby nation not iii to black its shoes
il had been insuted IN the person OF its
President. There was day wnen
the cannon of America, so feeble
today, would have answered the insult
ana defiance OF England. The question
was not so much one OF Irish liberty as
American decadence. There was never an
in.ult n, ore direct or inexcusable than the
r, fusal ~ Lord Granville to consider the re-
1uest of the American nation. Suppose
tue President on Friday night had tele-
srsphed Lowell, "Dsmn diplomacy, | de-
msnd the respite OF Patrick O'Donnell for
ninety days or diplomatic relations will be
suspended" Ii lie had'said that the blood
of the rar;on would have been up. and II
England had sent her Aeets, they would
- -. hen met as they had been met be-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-12-20
HOWLING DRUNK.
Secretary Chandler Astonishss the
Natives
BY HIS CONDUCT AT A MEETING
Given in Honor of Mathew Arnod-CaIling
Upon Various individuals for
Speeches-President Arthur
Shocked.

WASHINGTON, December l9.-Secretary
Chandler insulted the British flag last
night. Mathew Arnold delivered lecture
on literature and science. Speaker Car
Isle was to have introduced him, but sent
letter of excuse. Mr.. Chandler was
called upon to do the honors. He read Mr..
Carlisle's letter, and made pleasant allu-
sion to the combined strength of the two
nations, England and America. He COM
menced his remarks afterwards in caucus
style, saying Fellow citizens" when more
than half the audience were ladies. Mr..
Arnold then came forward. He spoke for
a couple OF hours.
At the close Mr.. Chandler came forward
Just as the audience were getting up to go
out and said: Fellow citizens, you have
all listentened no doubt with deep interest
to the remarks OF the distinguished lee
turer. Now would like to suggest that
some scientist in the audience get up and
refute Mr.. Arnold's theories" There was
a gloomy silence. Two hundred scientists
and students occupied front seats. Not
one OF them stirred and Mr.. Chandler con-
tinued: "As don't perceive any scien'
lists before me, shall call on some of the
distirC rCUiShed men on the platform for
few remarks Among those thus ad-
dressed were Edwin Everett Hale, William
Walter Phelps and Dr. Loring, CommiS
sioner of Agriculture. Il know all will he
interested in hearing from
such NOied Nan OFSCIence
as my friend Mr.. Hale" said Chandler
Mr.. Hale was very much embarrassed.
He Commeuced to share the popular opin-
ion that Chandler was drunk. 80 much
has been said" observed Mr.. Hale, 'and so
well said, that ! do MT think it necessary
to say snythirg more.
We cannot overlook so celebrated man
Of science as DR.. Loring, fellow citizens"
said Mr.. Chandler, coming TO the front
again man so advanced in the science Of
agriculture.
Mr.. Loripg coughed, turned red. thought
Of he last 100000 he had squandered on
iea or sorghum, and came Onward. Il can
only express my appreciation" he said,
by shaking hands with our guest, Mr..
Arnold which he did in the most ap-
proved pump handle fashion.
I'VE would like 10 hear from our reform
ed politician, Mr.. Phelps continued Mr.
Chandler.
Mr.. Phelps struggled with his bangs, and
finally spoke few brief words. The au-
dieuCe commenced to appreciate the affair
an / began to cheer.
Mr.. Chandler stepped Forward Again.
81 see" he said, 1.-The noble face of Freder-
ick Douglass before me. He looks anxious
TO say something. and would suggest at
the close of his remarks that he move a
vote of thanks to Mr.. Arnold" Many |
Southern people left the house at the |
mention of Douglass name.
Mr.. Douglass was brief. He moved a |
vote of thanks as requested. MIR. Chandler |
called for standing vote aud rs the au-
nant HGT,HEfHEas8 Hs t9 a rise ne suddenly
his lecture was turned into buriesqne.
The President is shocked at Mr. Chandler's |
l,,rt
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WILSON &
1910 Mark
WILL ROBSON SUCCEED GoweN2
The Ex.Secretary's Friends working
Hard 10 Plnre Him 40 the Helm,

rHlLApE.rHIs. December IA deter
mined effort is being made by some Of the
friends OF George ". Robson, ex Secretary
OF the Navy, 10 make him president OF the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad ss a
successor 10 Franklin b. Gowen. Mr.. Gowen
has recommended Mr.. kcim, the present
vice-prcsident, for the position, but il is
said on Third street that the latter gentle.
man will not carry on the aggressive
policy maintained by the R.a1ing against
the Pennsylvania road with the yigor tina,
Robson would 10 case Of his election.
Should kObesOn be elected il will revive IN
tense bitterness between ni;el state,
senator Swell, president OF the Wes, Jer-
sty branch Of the PennsylvanIa Railroad
and himself. The ex Secretary is AT present
one OF the leading counsel for the leading
Company in the great legal batrla IN Tren.
ton over The Jersey Central lease. During
The last Congressional campaign in the
Camden district. the contest was based
mainly on SewelI's relation tO the Penn.
sylvania railroad and RvJiusOn's antipatdy
TO the company. The result Vas the disas
trcus defeat OF the latter gentleman
smarting under this he would, as prcsi
dent OF the teadinG urge al increasing
warfare on the giant Pennsylvania corpo
ration. There is li''le doubt but that
Vanderbilt will not only he consulted. but
will in al! probability be the deciding voice
in the ele, tUn.