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Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-04-17

tee below OF the QedtH Ol MIS-. tllId
Ward Howes eldest daughter:
Mrs. Anagnos was the first daughter OF
DIR. Samuel G. and Julia Ward Howe,
and was born IN Rome in 1874, With
her parents she came to Boston, where,
in 1892, her father had organized what
is at present known as the Perkins Insti-
tuition for the Blind of South Boston,
which was founded a few years previous.
Though still child, Miss Howe entered
heartily into the grand work which her
father had taken upon himself, and dur
ing the years that followed she interest
ed herself heart and soul in the noble
institution. In 1871, or about that time,
Miss Howe married her fathers assist
ant, Mr.. Anagnos, who, in 1877, became
the superintendent of the institution
succeeding DR.. Howe, who had died
during the previous year. The success
which has attended the laborS of Mr..
Anagnos has been due in no small part
to the enthusiastic exertions of his be-
loved and devoted wife. She seemed
never to tire of the cause in which she
enlisted, and the grand benefits which
she has SO substantially aided the blind
to attain will stand as fitting monu-
ment. During the past winter Mrs.
Anagnos has been even more energetic
than ever, and the arrangements for
different musical entertainments, etc.,
for the benefit Of the blind falling upon
her shoulders, compelled her to pass
more or less time in her carriage, which
exposed her in too great degree to the
cold. AS a result she three weeks ago
to-day became afflicted with imfamma-
tory rheumatism, with which the physi-
clans apparently successfully COPIED and
to the delight of her many friends the
tidings came, only few days ago, thai
she was in fair way to recover. But
typhoid fever set in. Even then the
signs were encouraging. Mrs. Anag.
nos, however, had a sudden relapse
which, to the grief of all, resulted fatally
She was woman of marked intelli.
gence, her knowledge of history and the
languages being especially fine. She
seemed in this respect to inherit the com.
bined abilities of her parents. AS write,
she possessed great genius. Her dis.
sertatiQnS on the Concord School of Phi.
losophy have been widely read, as also
have her poems, "The Dead Beethoven,
sole Bull" and her eighty-odd Other
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-04-17
House and Home

We will be grateful to any of our friends who will
contribute matter to this column of good short
extracts for home life, industry and amusem ent
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-04-17

entitled "Stray Chords, which was pub
lished in 1883.
Tree mignonettes have been supposed
by some persons to be distinct variety
from the ordinary kinds, This is not SO !;
they are the result of pruning and close
care. Sow the seeds in rich, friable,
but not heavy soil. When the plants
come up, thin outuntil one strong, grow
ing plant is left directly in the centre of
the pot. Push a piece of stiff wire down
by the side of the plant, and begin and
tie loosely, when it is two inches high;
use worsted for tying. Pinch off every
side branch that appears on the main
stem, but do not remove any of the
leaves; their functions are required for
the strength and health Of the plant. In
four months turn out the ball Of earth
from the pot to ascertain if it requires
larger size, but do not shift it unless the
roots are curled around the ball. When
the plant is about twelve inches high, side
shoots may be permitted to grow, but
their heads should be occasionally pinch
ed off to force them to form bushy top
of foot in diameter. Itrequires about
nine months to complete this process, but
a plant is thus grown that will richly per-
tume la1geroom. By reporting every
year it will bear an abundance of fra
grant flowers for a number of seasons.
ReSed0 0dorata is the best variety to form
into tree. The condition of the foliage
plants in the window garden at this time
gives evidence of the care these have re-
ceived. Many persons are grumbling
because their plants are half wilted and
do not look thrifty. If this is the case it
will be found that lack of daily atten-
ton is the cause. More care is required
at present than IN the tall OF the year.
The soil in the pots should be turned up
with stout hair-pin, and water given
with discretion. Leave no water in the
saucerS unless it is in those of aquatic
plants. Remove every dead leaf and
fading flower. Cleanliness is highly i'm
portant, Select dark day and wash the
plants as often'as they get dusty. Plants
perspire like human beings, only seven
teen times greater in amount. Let them
sleep in the dark, and shade them from
hight and heat in the early part of the
evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01

Mr. Hatch, from the committee on agri-
culture, called up the bill creating the de-
partment Of agriculture, but only slight
progress was made prior to the expiration
OF the morning hour.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole (Mr Mills, of Texas, in the chair)
on the river and harbor appropriation bill
MIR. Warner, Of Ohio, offered an amend
ment providing that the appropriation for
the improvement of the Mississippi river
shall be expended under the direction OF
the Secretary OF War, instead OF the Missis-
sippi river commission, and providing for
a congressional committee to investigate
the work Of the Mississippi river commits
sion. He would be perfectly willing to
vote the money for the improvement OF the
river, but did not believe in the plan OF the
commission, and he would not be surprised
II, after the Sl00, 900, which IL had been
stated would be required by that plan, had
been expended, the navigation Of the river
would be no better than II was now.
Mr.. Dunn, Of Arkansas, defended the
plan Of the commission, and declared that
three congressional committees had in.
jlprsed II. AS a system of improvement 1t
was known to be perfect and complete.
Nearly the entire remainder Of the days
session was consumed ln debate upon the
amendment, the participants in which were
Messrs. Millikin, Hepburn, King, Catch.
ings, Butterworth, Burrows, Henderson,
Rowell, Blanchard, Hiscock, Willis, Hol-
man, and Anderson. The Warner amend
meut was rejected.
Various other amendments were offered
and rejected.
A number Of amendments were agreed
to, increasing the number Of places where
preliminary surveys may be made, and then
Mr.. La Toilette, of Wisconsin, moved to
strike out the entire section having refer
ence to this subject. No quorum voting,
adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
SPORTS OF THE DAY.

The Nationals Easily Defeated by
Harry wrlght's Team Championship
Games Elsewhere-Other Sporting
Matters,
Notwithstanding the cold and chilly
weather yesterday about $500 spectators
assembled at Capitol Park to witness the
second championship game Of the season
between the Nationals and Philadelphias,
and were rewarded for their visit by seeing
the visitors outplay the local nine, both at
the bat and in the field, by the one-side1
score Of IL to- 3. Barr was put In to pitch
for the Nationals, and his delivery was
batted early and often by Harry Wright's
team, who experienced little difficulty in
getting on to Bob's curves, and, in conse-
quence, they knocked the ball around the
lot at q lively rate. Baker, who caught
Barr, did not back his pitcher up in very
good style, and his throwing to bases was
very weak. Indeed, IL may be said that
the visitors ran around the diamond pretty
much as they pleased, and had little fear,
to all appearances, OF being put out.
In the face Of the hard hitting indulged
| In by the Philadelphias the Nationals tlelded
In great style and are credited with two
D1llllnuI uOuDle pllOb lndI bHNeu luIG0 Euub'
| Knowles did well at second, Carroll made
brilliant catch In the seventh inning from
Woods bat after hard run, Force played
his position faultlessly and gained much
applause by his remarkable pick-ups aud
| throws, while Start and Gladmon attended
| to everything that came within their reach
| In creditable manner. Paul Hines, how
ever, is an exception to the rest of his com
| panions, as he played listless, indifferent
| game. The public here well know that
| Hines Is a ilrst-class player, and IL is a
matter OF regret that he should give such a
poor exhibition Of his abilities as he has Of
| late.
The Philadelphias started of with three
runs, one Of which was earned; but the Ma
| tionals were not far behind, as they scored
two tallies, thanks to Bakers two.base hit,
when there were men on bases. The home
lads tied the score In the fourth inning on
| Knowles's three bagger and Barr's sacrifice
| hit. Here, however, all interest ceased, as
| the boys from the Quaker City forged ahead
| by their batting and base running and made
| runs in all the succeeding innings, and
thereby easily gained their first champion
ship victory. The pitching Of Daley was
| superb, and the Nationals could not bat his
| peculiar delivery with any degree Of sue
cess. Cusick backed him up In an accepta-
bic manner, while the work Of Farrell at
second, Farrar at first, and Andrews and
| Wood In the field are worthy Of praise.
| Andrews's base running was the feature OF
the game, and Fogarty distinguished him
self by making home run.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01


The attendance at the fair continues very
good. Aside from the pleasure of stalking
in" the pretty faces, forms, and costumes,
f. is refreshing to see the many handsome
exhibits. Most prominent among these are
the magnificent displays of Messrs. Barbour
~ Hamilton-one, pyramid Of flour made
of sacks OF "Plllsbury's Best the base
covering twenty by ten feet, the top reach
ing the ceiling. So artistically are the
sacks arranged that at the far end of the
hall one would think it painting. This
flour, though very recently introduced into
this market, is already in very general use.
But "man cannot live by bread alone,n
and Messrs. Barbour ~ Hamilton, realizing
that fact, devoted another large space to an
exhibit OF wines, beers, liquors, &c., which,
well-which-it has to be seen 20 be ap-
preciated; Old DufTy's Malt Whisky, with
a handsome portrait Of Col Moore on the
outside, various brands OF Clausen g. Sons
noted heer, &c.
These two stands, in point OF elegance in
arrangement, exceeded anything at the
fair, while the magnificence Of the dona-
tioDs, aggregating several thousand dollars,
was but in keeping with the well-known
iberality OF the firm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01

gntages 10 como Of that commerce' 1t
Bbigh time we were doing something to.
ward securing that commerce. This was
not party question.
Mr.. McPherson was in full sympathy with
the purpose Of the proposition. lie did not
believe the United States were paying
enough for the sea mail service. We were
requiring steamers to carry mails for less
than the cost Of transporting the malls from
the postoflice TO the dock and from the
dock to the postofflce. This was unbecom-
ing great government. IL was undoubtedly
the duty Of the United States, In Mr.. Nc
Pherson's opinion, TO secure the trade OF
Central and South America. Those coun-
tries were our natural customers they were
almost on our southern border. They
would In a few years be capable OF taking
all our surplus products. We should do
something toward getting into direct rela-
tions with them.
Mr.. Frye said the trade with Australia
had increased fourfold because Of our mail
communications, and that colony had given
a subsidy, first Of 100000 and later of
S250,000, to line Of steamers which would
haN been continued II the United States
had done their share to support the line.
Mr.. Teller, replying TO Mr.. Beck and Mr..
MCPHERSON on the tariff features Of their
speeches, said those senators were not all
trameled by facts. They had argued that
we could not trade with South America
because our protective tariff barred out the
products Of South America, aud that that
obstacle did not operate in England. They
wanted 1t to be therefore inferred that
England took the products Of those coun-
tries in return for the English products car
ried to South America. The fact, however,
as shown by figures which Mr.. Teller quoted,
was that England sold those countries In
1884 five times as much as she bought from
them.
Mr.. Harris made the point OF order on
the amendment that 1t made change in
the Revised Statutes, and was general legs.
lation on an appropriation bill.
The chair oveTruled the point of order,
citing precedents TO support the ruling.
Mr.. Harris appealed from the decision,
and Mr.. Hoar moved to lay the appeal on
the table. The latter motion was agreed to.
Mr.. Plumb secured an understanding
that general debate on the bill should close
on Monday at 4 o'clock.
After some skirmishing to secure an ex-
ecutiye session, and also to secure a session
to-day, the Senate (at 6 o'clock p. n.y. ad-
journed till Monday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
THE co1oRED CONSUL.

Reappolntment to San Domingo-Op-
position of Democrats - Substantial
Endorsements from New York Nor
chants.
Mr.. II. @. c. Astwood, prominent col
ored citizen Of New Orleans, La, was ap-
pointed by President Chester A. Arthur,
Feb. II, 1882, United States consul at San
Domingo, West indies, and since that time
has been at his post discharglng his duties
faithfully and efficiently, with credit to
himself and to the entire satisfaction OF the
government and TO the large business in
terests Of New York, Boston, and Phlladel-
phia, as win appear from the testimonials
below and from the files Of the Department
Of State.
Mr.. Astwood arrived home on Feb. IL
last upon a sixty.day leave OF absence,
which expired on the 10Th OF this month
and was extended until May /. He had
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01

The National and Pensoara free kinder
gartens celebrated the birthday OF Fred
Froebel, founder of the kindergarten, yes
terdaY morning, in the lecture room OF All
Souls Church. Mrs. Pollock was assisted
by Miss Annie Sutton, Miss Nettie Browne,
Miss Phoebe Clark, and Miss Lizzie Free
man. The Pensoara Free kindergarten
showed by far the largest number OF chill
dren. An were dressed neatly, aud gave
evidence OF the careful training they were
receiving TO prepare them, not only for vlr-
tuous, industrious citizenship, but to make
them familiar with gentle and polite man
ners. The colored public schools have
adopted the free kindergarten, but as yet
the free kindergarten for poor white chill
dren has TO be sustained by private contrl-
buttons. The free kindergarten is now To-
Gated at 706 X street, but there is great
necessity for larger and better accommoda-
tions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
Tho Meiiord Gun Test.

The Mefrord gun will be tested at the
navy yard this afternoon at o'clock under
the supervision OF the inventor. The test
will be unofficial, but II is expected large
number Of army and navy officers will be
present. Boards Of army and navy officers
will be appointed shortly to make an ofll-
cial test OF the Mefford gun, and II this IN
novatlon in the construction OF heavy ord
nance proves success, which seems as
sured, It will revolutlonize the manufacture
of heavy guns. The construction of the
Mefford gun is to prevent explosions by
preventing the inner surface OF the gun,
when rapidly fired, from pressing against
the outer surface, the expansion OF the
former being greatly in excess OF that of
the latter, to which cause all explosions OF
guns are attributed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
\MEs ELsEwHEH


NASHVILLE, TENN, April sO.-This was the
third day OF the spring races, TIE TTeatser
was cool and the track good. the feature of
the. day was the race for the Merchants
Stakes. Kirkman was a hot flyorlte, and won
easily by half length
First race-Purse 500. three-iourths of n
mile. Phil Lee won, Mary Ellis second Fam
Second race-seiiIng, purse $3.50, one mile.
Adonis won, Rico second, ManitouI .hird.
Third race-Purse $500, one and one-quarter
miles. Harefoot won, Annie Woodcock sec
Fourth race--The Merchants Stakes, $500
added, one and one.eighth miles, KirkTnan
won by half length Aretino second, Editor
third. Time, Dol
day Of the Louisiana Jockey Clubs spring
meeting. The weather was clear and warm,
and there was good attendance ut the races.
The track was in good condition.
First race--For all ages seven furlongs.
]. II. Fenton won, Waukesha second, Fletch
Taylor third. Time, 1879.
Second race-Bush Stakes. selling sweep.
stakes, mile heats. Ultimatum won In straight
heat and Ligan in the second. Time, 1915.
Third race-.Cottnll Stakes, for 3-year olds,
S25 entrance, play or pay, one mile and quar-
ter. Aliaretta and Restless were In front till
the lower turn was reached, when Pat Sheedy
came up with them, entering the homesretch
in the lead and came in winner by two lengths,
Restless second, Asceola third. Time, 2l6.
In thefourth race, one mile, Princess won,
Leroy second, Lisland third. Time, l:i7.
LONDON, April 30.-The race for the 1000
Guineas Stakes for 3-year-old filies was run TO-
day at the Newmarket first spring meeting, and
was won by the Duke of HamiltOn's bay lily
Miss Jump. The 1000 Guineas Stakes Is q sub
seription Of i00 soyeregns each. half forfeit tor
3year.old hllies, 8 stone II pounds the owner
of second hlly to receive 900 soyeregns out of
the stakes, and the third TO save his stakes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
WHAT THE PRESS SAY ABOUT 1T.

ut Is Of unquestionable interest"
~ Y. Journal Of Commerce.
I'VE Wish the publication the success It de-
serves"
Val Sroei Daily Times.
"The character of the publication is an car
Columbus, Oaio, Dlspdtch.
'Public opinion Is the chief cornerstone OF
our republic, and no party can thrive except
by fnithful compliance with It's demands. Tho
journal Will steadily grow In importance
National republican.
'Tts success Is assured from tho start There
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as faithful a reflection OF American Thought"
Washington Star.
"An Ingenious publication which represents
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"The value OF such publication can be bet.
ter appreciated after one has seen copy OF IT,"
Indianapolis Journal.
ut is convenient In shape and attractive In
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and discrimination"
Philadelphia Record.
"For thoughtful students of the times such
paper cannot fail to be valuable"
PHILADELPHIA Press.
at would be difficult to estimate the value of
such magazine of thought TO the man OF
affairs and the student OF current thought and
history"
Toledo Ohio, Commercial.
II Is convenient in shape and attractive In
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Pittsburg, Pa, Times
ut assists 10 elevate its readers out Of the rut
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
outward-nound.

Mr.. Grant Parish, well known here as
late business agent with Herzog and other
wise, will sail from New York on Thursday
next for Europe in the steamer State OF In
diana. His absence, to extend three months,
will include visits to England, Wales, Scot.
land, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, and
Norway. In London, he win do advance
work for the distinguished actress, Margaret
Mather, and also, throughout his tour, cor
respond With several prominent Journals In
IIUBLIoAN. We wish our enterprising young
fHtnd good voyage, pleasure, and pros.
'perity while abroad, and safe return home,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
Important Reduction in Passenger
Rates Over the Pennsylvania Rail

Important Reduction in Passenger
Rates Over the Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
Following up the reduction made in
through passenger rates between New York
and Pittsburg, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company announce the issue, on and after
to-day, of ten days excursion tickets be-
tween New York and Washington at q
rate Of $40, and between New York and
Baltimore at rate Of So. Five-day excur-
sion tickets will also be sold between New
York and Wilmington, DEL, at rate Of So.
This reduction is not only In the line of
that policy which seeks to foster the
growth Of business whenever 1t shows a
tendency toward Improvement, but is also
further step toward disarming the ticket
scalpers, who have been dealing In tickets
between these important cities. A stop
over will be allowed on all OF these tickets
at Philadelphia, also at Baltimore on those
Issued between New York and Washington
The issue on excursion tickets will not be
restricted to New York, but will extend to
all the more important stations on the Penn
sylvania railroad system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
CONDENSED LOCALS.

A delegation Of worliingmen from New
York and Jersey City are here to protest
against the taxation OF butterlne and
oleomargarine.
Rev. j. ?. Newman, d. D., will deliver
his lecture on "Buried Cities OF the East''
at Waugh Chapel, corner OF Third and A
streets northeast, next Wednesday evening.
Miss Mcbride, the lady who was men
toned as having a little unpleasantness
with Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Smith, desires TO correct part OF the state
ment. 1t was 10 another official she ad-
dressed the words quoted.
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A. Kaufman rushes into our columns this
day with loud "Ha! Ha! Ha" at is the
way his customers SMILE" says A. X.
Likely; but his own way, too. He, because
there Is such a conoourse Of customers;
they, because so delighted with their bar
gains. Indeed, A. X. cannot content him
self under such lattenng circumstances
with mere "windy susplratlons of forced
breath" for, verify, he riseth into rhyme,
wherein he giveth sage advice, the observ-
ance Of which We recommend to all the
world. Look for the big "Hal Hal Hal" of
the Double Combination Stores, 12il-'43
Eleventh street southeast
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01
Great is The Word

That best describes the trade we.
have been doing and have every
reason to expect a continuance
Of during the spring and summer
months, and why should we not9
When we sell a Child's All-wool
Suit for $1.5O and keep them In
all the intermediate grades up to
the finest foreign fabrics, cut ana
made UP with all the style and
tone that artistic Skill Is capable
of, as If the making OF them were
a labor of love rather than OF
necessity. The highest grades
will cost but 90.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN; DR.. e. IL.
Bryan, OF San Francisco, Cal. who was day
before yesterday nominated consul at Ly-
ons, France, was a "confederaten surgeon
on the staff of Gen. Van Dorm, OF the "con-
fedeTeten army. How many Union officers
have been appointed In our foreign service,
Mr. BnYardY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-01

Baron Won schaelfer, the Austrian mln-
lister to this country, is simply enjoying a
vacation in Europe, and will return in a
short time. This government has not de-
cIdel 70 withdraw It's representative.