The Sunday herald., 1886-11-28
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.

their contemplated cunning tript Accomac County, |
Va. They were given TO underiand that this place
was prolific with game Of the most toohsome va. |
riety; that II was, in short, sort OF pocket edition
OF "happy hunting ground" With such glowing |
inducements they decided 10 take q week on and |
have glorious time cunning in this remarkable |
locality So they got together generous supply OF
the paraphernala pertaining TO the occasion and
started forth with great expectations OF slaughter
ing innumberabe wild turkeys quail rabbits and |
squirrels Arriving at the hotel at onancock they
had hardly registered when they the recipients
OF letter calling their attention 10: "An Act pro-
hbitng non.resdents hunting shooting or trap |
ping in the counties of Acconac and Northampton
1t went on TO say that persons violating the law |
would be fined $50 each or imprisoned for a |
month. Here was "a pretty how de do They
made no end OF promises 20 supply their friends |
with game for their Thanksgiving dinners. They
dreaded returning home to be laughed at and what
to do they didn't know They concluded 10 stay the
week ont, however, rather than return Immediately
and suffer the embarrassment OF giving themselves
away. The turkeys and other game sen, TO their
friends supposed to have been shot in Accomac
Counyl u rs SAID, cost nice little sum, and the
gunners don't want any more shooting In oman
cock
Best made clothing in Washington for men and
boys. Eiseman Bros, Seventh and +.
MIR. James Patterson, of the Navy Department,
has for long time had the reputation OF being one
of the crack shots OF the District OF Columbia, but
his recent performance at Piney Point places him
prominently on the pedestal provided Tor such shoot
ing stars as Bogarlus and Dr. carver, and would
even make the late Mr. Bill Tell, he alive, hang
bis head out OF envy. Jimne's great feat, which
wild goose with a small pocket pistol at distance
OF $50 yards. The other evening when he was tell
i,,e Ing about Y at the Riggs House the boys were
Itself as evidence. and sure enough there was only
one little bullet hole In his her body. Still the
Tell. seeing his statement doubted, sent for and paid
the expenses OF Perry fettt, proprietor OF the Pney
rrea, shot perry confirms it, So Patterson goes
on record as the champion shot or the champion
Munchausen OF the age The boys are more inclined
10 give him the latter championship however.
For the finest made garments, place your orders
with George Il. Keen. 4l+ Ninth street.
An estimabe young washng,onisn is at the
head OF California enterprise, OF which something
appears IN advertising columns. This Is MIR. j.
G. spriGg, President of the San Diego Abstract Com
pany, which does general real estate, title, and In
surance business, and has leased an imposing three
| story building fronting the Plaza. MIR. Sprigg was
recently In the Signal Service, and Is member of
families.
Best made clothing In Washington for men and
| boys. Elseman Bros Seventh and &.
MIR. Fred. Calvert yesterday flied his military
record with the Commissioners to aid his claim for
Chief Of Police. He Ia being backed up by Repre-
| sentatves from Maryland and Virginia and num-
Der Of prominent q. A. r. officials. Many regard
| his chances as very favorable.
| MIR. Russell II. Scott has gone to New York to
take the position OF private secretary to MIR. Ii. W.
| Cannon. lately Comptroller OF the Currency, now
| president OF the Chase National Bank.
| Detective Mahon yesterday arrested Payton
Jefferson, colored Minister, for violation of the
United States Internal revenue laws, by selling oeo
margarine without the oilcial stamp. This is the
first case under the law passed at the late Congress-
OMcer Breen made the arrest
The new National Rlnes Band. Pr ofessor Krause
leader, gave Its 1rst public rehearsal yesterday noon
in the Armory building, on street. There were
present number OF invited friends, besides several
the manner in whnh ,he Selections we're rsnered
The band at present numbers twenty pieces,
and is to be uniformed TO correspond with that worn
by the Rifes Every instrument used Is new.
We hear that Col. B. r. Swartz called to see the
President recently to recommend a friend for some
ONCE. He said his candidate was good man and
sound consistent, lifelong Democrat ale is one
OF the best Democrats, / ever knew" said Col.
swaftz W warming l, WIN MS subject. What has that that
staggered Swartz, but as soon as he could collect
his thoughts he replied. "well, II tnat has nothing
TO do with 1t, have no more TO say"
The annual parade of the Fire Department takes
place on Tuesday afternoon next The full Marine
Band will head the procession.
Mr. Ed. Y. CHM. former merchant of this
city, has returned TO make visit TO his friends here.
-schlitzs Milwaukee lager beer is well known
age, and is sold by dealers generally Ask for 1t,
and take no other If you want the best
The compositors made very glarlng error In
the figures of Mr.. PohndorI's interesting "Grape
aud Wine Chat'' last week. He wrote that the
French consumption Of wines is 1900 millions OF
gallons, which printers reduced TO the altogether
inadequate quantity OF Is millions.
| For the fines, made garments, place your orders
with George 7. Keen 4l4 Ninth street.
George Goodacre, a young lad, was shot in the
hip yesterday afternoon at the corner OF Twenty
} third and streets, by some one unknown. There
was quite number Of people shooting at a targe
and young Goodacre was shot by some one Of them
he having got in the range.
!, -Auctioneer Bowling announces sale of fin,
, furniture tomorrow morning at lI4S street.
) -Aluding to the statement that Senator Val
Wyck gave his little daughter, born the first o
January, some years ago, the odd name, Happy New
sport for the Senator but very poor fun for the child
e When man indgges In practical Jokes OF this de
scription he should take some one of his own size.
I Best made clothing in Washington for men and
/ boys. Elseman Bros, Seventh and E.
Miller 4 Jones, in the National Theatre Building
= are pleased to announce that their popular billiard
room has undergone extensive improvements, AM
is in every respect perfect. Patronzed by the elite
Orders viii be received at this esabIishmen for
n kinds OF billiard work, and promptly executed
e Billiard material for sale at New York prices.
: Mr.. E, s; Hall, chief Of division in the po,
N left on Wednesday for Round Hill. Loudoun Count!
J. | Va, for a few days cunning.
IL George T. Keen, 4l4 Ninth street, Is now d
r playing his late importation of woolens. which
will be glad to show his patrons and the public ger
e orally.
u "A silver tablet In memory Of the late Presidel
Arthur Ia to be erected In st. Johns Church, at n
I, base OF the memorial window to his wife.
Ladies' should call and look at the love
Japanese slkqulted jackets and gowns at Tees, 81
" Pennsylvania avenue. These are the hands0me
" | and cheapest articles ever shown-the most eega
"A thing In the world for presents TO gentlemen al
nj you Will wonder, as we do, how they eau be sold f
/ n a nd-pT
dered silk-qulted jacket for si60 also the Japane'
l. robes Charming mems bath robes, best scarlet al
nj | blue flannel, also at $3.50.
1t For the finest made garments, place your orde
We with George Il. Keen, 4i4 Ninth street.
+ Professor Carpenter is astonishing crowd,
~ houses nightly at Willard Hall with his wonderf
10 10 exhibitions of mesmerism and Psychology.
gh Last Thursday members Of No. Engine Coz
d. pany Sat down TO Thanksgiving dinner endert
10 them by Gen. Brown and his wife, for which d
boys return many thanks.
~, Best made clothing In Washington for men an
N q. boys. E!seman Bros, Seventh and 4.
At. The regular monthly meeting Of the Po,om
1921 Jefferson Place. A ful II attendance Ii desire
en- For the finest made garments, place your orde
is with George Il. Keen 4li Ninth street.
Mr.. Eugene Burnett, chief Of the Bond Dyls
ey OF the United States Treasurers once, Ia quite
ed with congestion OF the lungs. He is one OF .
editors OF Public opinion.
oh --"Jush's old stand" 6l9 street northwest, bu
no gents secondhand clothing. Note by maprom
nv attended to.
~, Best made clothing In Washington for men ar
I'm boys Eiseman Bros, Seventh and Il.
ell The largest and most complete stock OF lad
furs are displayed at Messrs. Willett Ruon's
,as Pennsylvania avenue. All goods are reliable a
U.s. ~ sold at New York prices.
In. Best made clothing in Washington for men al
~, boys. Eiseman Bros, Seventh and Il.
uu -
'as English House Jackets
ea on s5 to SIS. Our own direct importation. saks
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