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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06
"a LITTLE NONSENSE.

1t Is curious coincidence thnt .
woman who has will of her own ls
seldom willing to keep it.--Boston Posi-
Molly (regarding bust on pedea
t0l: ''Ohi what a dear little boyr'
Grandpa: THAT was me when / was
your age, Molly s'And who is 1t now,
Grandpap" -doiden Days
II never saw such woman In eli
my life,' said Bass, lyon are never
satisfied with anything. y people who
knew tho man / took for husband, -
replied Mrs. H., 'sthink, on the con.
trary, that am very easily satisfied. ~
Boston Transcript.
why, Allie, dear, is that the wsy
to begin your dinnerP" asked mother
OF her little daughter, as she began with
the pie instead OF the bread and butter.
"Well, | declare, mamma, was going
TO eat my dinner upside down, WASN'T
Ip"-W Wilmington Star.
WHAT do you think OF my mus
tachep" asked a young man Of his girl
"Oh, ii reminds me Of Western from
tier city, was the answer. "In what
respect, prayp" because the survey
Is large enough, but the settlers are
struggling. ~. Y. GrGphic.
-"Ihayen't had bite for two days, -
pleaded tramp. as 1t possiblep" an
swered the woman with sympathy.
"I'll see what / can do for yen In the
way Of bite. Here, Tige- Tige-''
The tramp broke a'two-dollar gate get
ting away Chicago Inter Ocean.
Waiter" called a boarder at an
Ire sav la zz4a sd
this raisin cakeP'' "No, dat hain'i
raisin cake Then what do you call
these thingsP' asked the gentleman
pointing at his cake. ''Gof durn 1t, .
exclaimed the surprised waiter, dem.
dies. Scissors
Little Elsie had novel experience
the other day. 1t was the first time she
had ever played with kitten, and shs
was highly delighted with the animated
toy. Suddenly the kitten scratched til,
little soft hand. For a moment Elsie
astonishment was too great for words
then in tone of mingled indignation
and surprise, She exclaimed: why
mamma, pussy's dot pins in her feet!'
-Erchange.
fare the people in Providence 9,
very, very poorP" asked little girl o
her father. II suppose they are n
poorer than the rest of mankind, !" sal,
the old gentleman. what prompt
that question. my childP" '.Well.
said the little girl, II just heard it thi
morning at Sunday school that every
body trusts in Providence" ''Go way,
said the old gent, ''you make "a
tired, "z.P Providence Jusfnah
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06
Marvellous Engineering.

The London Inner Circle Railroad IL
marvellous feat of engineering skin.
1t runs throughout its entire distance
under the business centre of the largest
city in the world, and the operations at
tending the excavation and construction
have proceeded without serious injury
in or interruption of business OF traffic.
Quicksands have had to be passed
through, beds of old rivers SPAWNED,
lofty warehouses and massive buildings
secured while their foundations have
been undermined, and an intricate net
work of gas and water pipes sustained
until supports had been applied to them
from below. Added to this the six main
sewers had several times to be recon
strueted. Day and night the work has
been carried on for eighteen months,
and now the engineers are able I'd an.
nonnce that their tunnel is complete
The laying of the rails and building Of
the stations are the only portions Of the
Immense work that remain to be done
and in a very short time trains will b,
passing over the whole of this wonder
tul subtegranean road. -RAiadrlpAtl
Prssa
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06
UNKNOWN

On; what can be the glory of that land
Thia lies beyond our ken,
i by poet and by prophet vision scanned,
n but banning word and pen
since Aero within these long. perfected days,
hich grace and beauty fill
ouch clouds melt slowly in the suns warm
rays,
Such shadows clothe each hil!2
How can VIC picture aught bcyon moro fnir-
The fragrant breath of pine,
incense from flowers that wayo in Summer
air,
Lakes burdened with whito lilies, half
divinel
Can there be other, grandcr skies unseen?
snail there be no more sea,
With its wild sweep of waves. its changeful
sheen
And strange, weird melody
Conld we but break the silonce and unveil
The world that lies so near,
NQuld not the present. prove weary tale
/. We would not pause to hear?
Aye, It is best, but still the asking soul
Would fain send huoyant wings,
ToknOw what death and change unroll,
And whence such glory springsi
Tho very brcczcs murmur of some homo.
Curtaine1 from mortal view,
AND round our pleasant Summer dwelling
roam,
Our longings to renew!
boston Transcript.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06

He is the first to drink to the health of
the young couple, and is always helped
before anyone else. He never speaks
unless it is absolutely necessary. He
is there only for show, and he does his
best, in return for the twenty dollars
paid him for his presence, to eat and
drink as much as he can. He is ac-
costed. when helped to anything, arack
or wine, as Your Excellency. He never
refuses single dish of all the thirty or
more served on such occasions. These
dinners are always served after the
French fashion. As the last roast
disappears from the table the cham
payne corks fly, the glasses are filled
to the brim, the music strikes up, and
huzzas resound from all parts. But
here comes the BRIDES father with glass
in hand going up to her bowling and
making most woful face, saying that
his wine was so bitter that he could not
drink it till she had sweetened it. After
a great deal of pressing she raises and
gives her husband a kiss; her father still
pretends that his wine is bitter, and it
remains so till she has given her hus-
band three kisses; each kiss not only
sweetens his wine, but is accompanied
with roars of laughter and bursts of
applause. After the dinner comes the
ball and "the generals walk" They
lead him through all the rooms once
every half hour; everybody salutes him
as he passes along, and he graciously
replies by an inclination of the head.
At last, at three o'clock in the morn
ing, all the young girls and those who
dressed the bride take her away to un-
dress her and put her to rest, the mon
do the same BY the husband. The next
morning the house of the newly-mar-
ried couple is again filled with the
crowds of the evening before. The
young wife is seated in drawing-room
on sofa with splendid tea service be-
fore her. One after the other APP
proaches, salutes her and asks, Have
you slept we'll, madamep Do you feel
rested after the fatigues of the last
nightP" She then offers tea, coffee or
chocolate, according to the taste of the
visitor. She is throned for the first time
in all splendor as the mistress of the
house. The most intimate friends re-
main to spend the day with the young
pair. A week after the marriage the
wife's family gives a series of dinner
parties, evening parties and balls. These
fetes sometimes last for a fortnight, OF
even three weeks, or month, and SC
the young people gradually subside into
their ordinary everyday life.-Cor.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06

Up to q recent date Tonquin &C.
knowledged sort of feudal subsection
to the Emperor of China. Hanoi, on
one of the branches of the Songkoi or
Red River, is the capital, with popula-
ton of about fifty thousand, Hue, the
metropolis of Anam Cor Dangtrong) has
about seventy-five thousand inhabitants
Though these cities are, by treaty
which France made in 1864, thrown
open to the commerce of all nations,
yet colonists are not made welcome by
the natives, and foreigners find it al
most as impossible to trade with these
countries as it was with Japan some
twenty odd years ago. The French
have, at least by treaty, held some small
possessions on this coast since 1887. In
1858 the French and Spanish Govern
ments sent forces there to punish the
cruel prosecutions of Catholic mission
aries. In 1862 three provinces were
coded by Anam to the French. In 1868
the adjacent kingdom of Cambodia was
reorganized and taken under French
protection. Four years later three more
provinces were forcibly annexed, and
in 1874 the extension of the protector
ate to all Cochin-China was announced.
In their recent conquest the French
have been materially helped by native
troops, of whom there is at present a
force of about five thousand. Their
characteristic qualities are respect OF
authority, endurance of fatigue and So
briefly. To guard against any sudden
native uprising, the French have built
quite a net work of telegraphs over
their territory, having now in operation
over fifteen hundred miles.
French Cochin-China--th largest
colony this nation possesses in Asia
lies at the extreme southeastern point
of the peninsula. 1t is rich alluyial
plain, about twenty-five thousand miles
square in area, and had in 1873 popu-
lation of two million, of which number
more than half were Cambodians, and
nearly one-third Chinese. The French
and other European merchants mum.
bered about twelve hundred. The
communications in general between
different sections of Indo-China are by
the rivers and canals, though there are
few overland tracks or trails. One
of these extends from Saigon to Hue
bnt, as may be imagined, it is not much
freqxented, and has not lately been ex
plored. The distance is four hundred
miles, and it is believed to be practica
BILE for horses throughout its entire
length. This route might be made
available at little cost. French opera.
tions. however, do not tend to develop
the internal resources of the country t.
anything like a satisfactory EXTENT
Cor. N. Y. Evening Post.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06

Speaking of politics brings to mind
an old Tuckermuck farmer who used to
bring his truck to town for a market.
One day, going into store where quite
crowd had met, in the heat of a Presi-
dental campaign, he inquired what the
discussion was oil about. For the mo-
ment there was a lull, while one of the
number answered: well, Uncle
Eben, we're talking politics. Poll
tics-politics," replied the old man.
LET me see. Yes, yes, gentlemen;
b'lieye I've seen 'em in Tuckermuck.
They're leetle size bigger'n sheep
tick" The crowd Immediately dis
psrsed, -Roston Tvmsa
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-12-06

Oh, what can be the glory of TINT lind
Than lies beyond our ken,
ny poet and by prophet vision scanned,
"A But battling word and pen
National Republican., 1884-04-10
The MG.Inhs,, nn Eire.

About $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning an
alarm Of fire was turned in from box Ia,
caused by fro being discovered in tho Globe
house, 337 Pennsylvania avenue, next to the
Globe building, owned by Matthew G.. Emery,
and occupied by Messrs. Cohen & FREEDMEN
as restaurant pool, and dining room. The
front door was broken open and the fro ex-
tinguished before much damage was done.
Upon investigation it was found that
eight or ten piles of broken up
cigar boxes, saturated with coal Foil,
had been placed in different parts of the
saloon and dining room under the dining
tables, and set on fire. Engines Nos. 2, g.,
and and truck A responded promptly. Tho
damage is estimated at about $50.
1.-THE cause of the fire is being investigated
by the detectives. The propretors and bar
tender were in bed in the third story when
1t was discovered. Mr.. Cohen stated to q
REPUBLICAN, reporter that the only person
they suspected is a colored boy, whom they
had recently discharged from their service.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
''At Easter let your clothes be new,
Or else you will 1t surely rue.'
-P11r PoI;v
Easter Sale of Hosiery and Gloves.

Lot. 1. Ladies' English Lisle
Thread Hose, solid colors,
black, navy blue, brown, gar
net, wine, and extra long, full
fashioned double heels and toes,
only soc per pair.
Lot 2. Ladies' English Drop
Stitch Lisle Thread Hose ; col
ors, olive, cardinal, light blue,
dark green, gendarme, light
pink, garnet, bronze, and elecS
trio blue; extra length, double
heels and toes, only 62Hc per
pair.
Lot 3. Ladies' English Isle
Thread Hose, Richelieu rib;
colors, old gold, light blue, olive,
canary, shrimp, pink, sapphire,
and cream only 75c per pair.
Lot 4. AS the greatest bar
gain of the season, we offer SO
doz. Ladies' Silk Hose, fine
quality, double heels and toes
colors, cardinal, light brown,
navy blue, electric, bronze, Nile
green, salmon, old gold, wine,
garnet, cream, ecru, and black
at 81 per pair.
Lot 8. Ladies' Extra Fine
Silk Hose; colors, cream, ecru,
old gold, light blue, cardinal,
Nile, navy, wine, garnet, seal,
&c. ; only $I.25 per pair.
Lot 8. Ladies Drop Stitch
Lisle Thread Hose (; colors,
cardinal, garnet olive, light
blue, electric, gendarme, old
gold, navy blue, mandarin, and
black ; only $I.4S per pair.
Lot 7. Ladies Fine Pure
Silk Hose; light blue, cardinal,
pink, garnet, old gold, and
black ; only 50 per yair.
Lot 8. Ladies' Extra Fine
Pure Silk Hose white, cream,
pink, blue, cardinal, garnet, old
gold, gendarme, sapphire, Nile,
lavender, heliotrope, pink, and
black only $3.50 per pair.
Note.-The grades above
quoted are, in every instance,
Of we'll known makers and of
desirable qualities, and at the
prices quoted are the best in
trinsic value we have ever
placed on our counters. We
cordially solicit examination
and comparison.
, Boston Dry Goods House
MA AVENUE. 92l.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
THE BREVITY BASKET.
FiIIcd with Brief Mention OF Many Minor
Events OF Yesterday.

Yesterday w. b. Hopkins ct al. filed bill
against Bertha Hopkins ct al, to set aside
deed from w. NJ. S. Hopkins to John S. Hop
kins, recorded July z, 1860, which it is al
legged was n fraud, and to establish the rights
Of parties to the property which has not been
sold, and for an account as to what has been
sold.
School Trustee Purvis has forwarded to the
district commissioners communication from
A. B. Jameson, protesting against his prem
ises being made convenience for the water
supply of tho public schools of Mount
Pleasant, and states that after the fifteenth
instant his premises will be closed for such
purposes.
A difference of opinion has arisen between
Adiutant General Drum and Gen. NJ. G.
Meigs upon the question whether the quar-
termaster's volunteers during the war shall
bo classed as soldiers or civilians. Gen.
Drum holds that they were civilians, while
Gen. Mcgs claims them to be entitled to the
legal rights and privileges of ex-soldiors and
sailors of the late war.
National Republican., 1884-04-10

The commissioners have prepared bill,
which they will submit to congress, taxing
shares of incorporated banks in this district
as other personal property. The bill pro-
vides that all the shares of any and all in
corporated banks located in the District of
Columbia shall be assessed and taxed in said
district in the same manner and rate as other
noneyed capital therein, and shall be paid by
the corporation issuing such shares.
National Republican., 1884-04-10

Lott. IS doz. Ladies S-But-
ton Length Mousquetaire, tan
and light brown shades, only
75c per pair.
Lot 2. 50 doz, Ladies' Shut
ton Length Mousquetaire, tan
and mode shades, extra fine
quality, 81 per pair.
Lot 3. 10 doz. 6-Button
Length Chamois Mousquetaire
Gloves, at 75c per pair.
Lot 4. 27 doz. S-Button
Length Chamois Mousquetaire
Gloves, 81 per pair.
Above two lots in elegant
shades of tans and states.
Lot 5. IS doz. Adele
grange-Button Real Kid Gloves,
at 81 per pair. Elegant spring
shades.
Our Own Imperial Gloves.
Every pair warranted, and the
quality and shades running
even better than usual, at our
popular prices: 3-Button Real
Kid, $1.25; 4-Button Real Kid,
$I.5o; 6-Button Real Kid,
$I.75.
Lot 8. Mems 2-Button
Pique Stitched Chevrette Glove,
in elegant shades, embroidered
backs, $3.50 per pair.
Lot 7. Mems 2-Button Per
rim Freres' Best French Glove,
embroidered backs, fine assort-
ment, at $2 per pair.
Lot 8. Ladies Swede Nous
quetaires, in modes and tans,
6-button length, only $3.50 per
pair.
Perrin Freres' Fine Dressed
and Undressed Gloves, in 6 and
S-button Mousquetaire, in new
spring shades, to match prevail
ing colors in dress goods.
Silk Jersey Gloves. We
have also received a complete
line Of all grades of Silk Gloves
in 6, 8, 10, and I2-buttor
length, in black and all desira
bic cloth shades, at our usua
low prices.
Woodward 81 Lothrop =
OO7 DENJNGV1U W a
National Republican., 1884-04-10
Aifemnfrd Onfrnre.

A colored boy, IS years old, named Grant
Thomas, was on trial in the police court
yesterday charged with an attempt to out
rage Martha Diggs, q colored girl, IL years Of
age. The Testimony showed that on tho
eight Of last month the defendant caught the
girl on her way to school, near Benning's
bridge, and attempted to outrage her. but
was frightened off by the appearance Of Mrs.
Saundries, who was attracted to the spot by
cry of murder. The case was sent to the
grand jury; bond, $1,000.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
Waugh Chapel Trustees.

The certificate of the election of the 70 ollow-
ing trustees of Waugh N. E. church for one
year was filed for record yesterday: 8. Ii.
Walker, George A. Green, III. l.. Donohue, J.
II. Hitchcock, ]. H. Dony, George Y. Thorpe,
B. L. Welch, II. II. Stevens, and William II.
Nicholson. The certificate is signed by Rev.
Robert N. Bser rs presiding elder pro TEN.
and pastor in charge, and attested by George
A. Green, secretary.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
Thef.s Reported.

John W. Sweeney, of Hay Market, Prince
William county, Virginia, has reported to the
police that he had $500 stolen from him in
the "Divsion" last Friday night He came
to this city that day and purchased a hors o,
L. c. Gatchell, 10l4 street southeast, reports
that suit of clothes valued at $50 was stolen
from his house Tuesday morning.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
The Little Fellow Got Licked.n

About 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
lively fight of short duration occurred at the
corner Of New Jersey avenue and B street
between two oolored men. The puglists
were uneyenly matched, and the smaller
man, after getting his nose punched, left in
search of n policeman, while his antagonist
walked slowly away with his hands in his
pockets A good.sized crowd watched the
struggle.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
The Body of CANT Found.

The body of Thomas Edward Cant sea-
man, U. s. N, who was drowned on the
seventeenth of February last at the Norfolk
navy yard, has been found and readily
recognized. 1t will be forwarded by the
steamer Leary on the tenth instant, and will
be buried from the residence of his father,
B. j. Cant, 210 F street southwest, on Friday
next at 3 o'clock,
National Republican., 1884-04-10
The Inland and Seabonrd Coasting Conn
DQny.

At a meeting of tho Inland and
seabosrd Coasting company held yester-
day tho following gentlemen were
elected directors for the ensuing year
j. w. Thompson, Samuel Norment, A.
H. Herbert, H. A. Willard, DIR. J. II. Baxter,
William Thompson Nathaniel Wilson, George
II. d. White, and Henry ID. Cook.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
DR.. Annie Rice,s WI.

The last will and testament of Annie Z.
Rice was filed yesterday She bequeaths all
her right, title, and interest in the property
at the northeast corner OF New York avenue
and tenth street, recently purchased from
Joseph Taber johnson, and medical books,
instruments. and office furniture to Jeanette
j. Sumner. Augustus S. Worthington is ap.
pointed executor.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
Anoth.r Dead Infant Found,

About 1AO o'clock yesterday afternoon
Officer Ranke, of the eighth precinct, found a
dead female white infant on vacant lot
between Fifth and Sixth and A and b streets
northeast, and carried it to tho eighth pre-
cinct statlon. The ooroner was notified.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
The Eastern Market.

Steps are about to be taken by the residents
of East Washington to have the Eastern
market opened every day instead of on stated
days, as is the custom now. They think that
it would be great accommodation aud also
q profitable benefit to the marketmen.
National Republican., 1884-04-10

HALLS Vegetable Sciian Hair Remover is a
certain remedy for removing dGndruh, making
the scalp white and clean, and restoring gray haiI
10 its youthful color II imparls u fine gloss and
freshness TO the hair, and is highly recommended
by physicians, clergymen, and scientists as u
prepare on accomplishing Wonaeriul results
National Republican., 1884-04-10
In Our Boys, Depnrtment

you will lind everything requisite TO induce you
to purchase, The largest assortment, the lowest
prices, and the handsOmest and most convenient
salesroom for that purpose In the city, Eisoman
Bros, corner Seventh and 4 streets
National Republican., 1884-04-10

Mr.. GEORGE RIzoR, Bethany, Brooke county,
West Virginia, writes that he was cured ofintense
pains by the use of St. Jacobs Oil, the great pain
reliover, and that he recommended 1t to other
sufferers and II cured them.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
UnIlcensed Bars.

A fine of $3.50 was imposed on Henry
Boegholtz in the police court yesterday for
keeping an unlicensed bar. 1t was the third
oifense George Kazel was fined SOB for the
same offense. Dan Donovon was fined so
for keeping open bar on Sunday.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
!
SUGARS.

FINE STANDARD GRADES-Cut Loaf, 10
pounds for DOC; Granulated 10 pounds for SOC,
-" 10 pounds for soc; Extra &C." 10 pounds ior
.Cc.; Yellow &c" 10 pounds for 65c,
National Republican., 1884-04-10
FLOUR.

'silver King" "surprise," Ceres" "superlS.
tive" "Reliance," "sterng," "Crystal," Golden
nm" "Germ," &C., &c. at reduction OF 15c, per
talk nom former prices.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
Bring Your Boys

for their confirmation suits to Eiseman Bros.
corner Seventh and L streets. The boys as well
as the entire family will be pleased with the pur-
chase.
National Republican., 1884-04-10
DRIED FRUITS.

Genuine French Prunes, pounds for 81; Evap.
Grated Peaches fancy, pounds for 05ci Evaporated
tppics, fancy, pounds for Csc. Bright sun Dried
reaches, two grades, pounds for 81 and pounds
i,rgl. Buy quick, as we cannot guarantee 10 con,
lnuu these prices after this week,
National Republican., 1884-04-10

WE have heard both democrats and republicans
say that there is nothing better for cough tlan
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup This old reliable remedy
never fails to cure cough or cold at once, and
may he obtained ut any drug store for 20 cents q
National Republican., 1884-04-10
CANNED GOODS.

Standard Tomatoes, large size, IL cans for el;
suear Corn, IL cans for $40; Standard Peaches,
,l,c cans cans or 81 10; Fancy Grades of Peaches
:, reduction from former prices OF 4c acan
National Republican., 1884-04-10
Torpid Liver.
Taking Bank Shares.

Night sweats fever chills, malaria, dyspepsia
cured by Wells Health Remover" 81.