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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Per Charleston and Savannah Railway. Dec
31-127 bales cotton. 8 sacks rice "a sacks corn,
box talow, 3 boxes fertilizers Is sacks bone
meal, I bale hides. / car wood. and mdSe.
Per Savannah, Florida and Western Railway,
Dec 31-752 bales cotton. 4,105 bblS resin. POS
bbls spirits turpenTIne. II cars lumber, II bbs
syrup 3 cars wood. 4, 100 boxes oranges, 20 pcs
car wheels. ~ bbls oranges, 100 sacks cotton
seed neal IS tons pig iron, 10 boxes tobacco. 100
boxes clay pigeons, AZ casks clay 421 empty
kegs, 80 bbs fish, 2 cars cotton seed, 80 bdls
trees, 81 sacks rice, rs bales hides bbls whisky,
rs pkgs vegetables. r hogs.
Per Central Railroad, Dec 3f-2,5S bales cot
ton AZ bales doneStics II bbls spirits turpentine,
bales hides, 672 bbs rosin, rolls leather, pkg
paper % pkgs tobacco, $50 lbs bacon, 100 bbls
lime. ,l07 lbs fruit. 800 sacks bran, car stone,
80 hf bbls beer, 80 or bbls beer Ii bbls whisky,
II pkgs furniture and b goods, 2i6 bbls -four,
400 bushels corn, . cars lumber, - bushels rice,
1871 tons pig iron, IL casks clay, pkg wax, 3
pkgs vegetables, 81 pkgs carriage material, Si9
pkgs mdse, 10 bales paper stock 10 pkgs paint,
206 pkgs empties, Q cars cotton seed, box soap,
So pkgs hardware, 20 cases eggs cars coal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Capt Wilder, of steamer City of San Antonio,
reports: On last trip to Fernandina took careful
bearings of the buoys at entrance and found
them on the following bearings From sea buoy
to bell buoy SSW (magneticl; from bell buoy to
No ,, w by n tmagnetic); from No to No l, w
rs (magneticl, and then WSW on the range.
The bell buoy is in too deep water and in smooth
weather does not ring. When leaving Fernan-
dina did not hear the bell and had to steam out
without the assistance of this aid to navigation.
New London, Ct, Dec "a Collector Stark to-
dav received the following communication from
Capt Nash, of Watch Hill life saving station:
The bell buoy on Watch Hill Reef has broken its
moorings and landed on Napatree beach.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01
EXPORTS.

Per steamship Puerto Riqueno (Spl: for Liver
pool--4 5S1 bales and half bales wet cotton.
weighing 2.2Ol Ofo pounds; 40 tons phosphate
rock-A Minis & Sons.
Per bark Mercurius NOR, for Buenos Ayres
for orders-4l3,l17 feet p p lumber-Jas X
Clarke & Co.
Per bark Subra (Norl. for Rotterdam go
bbls rosiu, weighing 92S,630 pounds, l,34S bbls
spirits turpentine, measuring 69,355 gallons
Paterson, Downing & Co.
Per bark Hesperia (Nor), for Goole--3 100
bbs rosin, weighing 1,406, 405 pounds-S Shot
ter & Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01
PASSENGERS.

craftsmanship City of Augusta, from New York
Mis-, \ Johnson Mrs 5 P Boyton, A Nc usky,
Miss X Mahonev Miss O'Connel, Miss X
RYAN Miss NJ Quinn. Mrs Lemsbod and init.
Miss Carroll, Master Hoist, Miss w w Hoist, t
G Wadsworth, w Evans, S Dolly, Mrs Dolly,
Mr. Schaffer, w w Rogers, T II Benedict, G w
Benedict and 20 steerage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Darien, Ga, Dec 29--Cleared, steamship Tona-
wanda, Brckley, New York
Georgetown S c, Dec 29-hrrived. schr Emma
Heather, Lacey, Fernandina.
Jacksonville, Dec 26-Arrived, schr Eothen
(Br), Garvin, Nassau.
Cleared, schr Ridgewood, Weaver. Baltimore.
Port Eads Dec 29-Sailed, ship Charlie Baker
(Br), Pensacola
Pensacola, Dec 2j-Arrived, banks Teresa
Rocca QtaD, Torrisano, Buenos Ayres; Gaetano
Repetto Utah, Maggeolo, do; Jan Pieterzoon
Koen Dutch, Bruyn, Vlissiugen.
Philadelphia, Dec 29-Arrved, Elwood Burton,
Warrington. Savannah. (See miscellany
Cleared. schr Emma C Cotton, Ayres Savan-
nah.
Kate Fawcett (Br), Young, Philadelphia; 25th
schr Angie L Green, McElwee, Baltimore, for
Fernandina previous report erroneous.
New York. Dec 30-Arrived, steamships Ger
manic, Liverpool; Fulda and Ehrin, Bremen.
Arrived out, steamships Umbria, New York
for Liverpool; Devona New York for Glasgow.
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MARITIME MISCELLANY.

Schr Elwood Burton had heavy weather dur
ing the entire passage of eighteen days from
Savannah On Dec IS, when off Cape Henry,
she was struck by gale during which she lost
and split numberof sails, also lost jaw off fore
gaff On Dec 20, south of Block Island, during
a heavy blow she saw an unknown schooner
lying to with foremost gone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

wILMISeroS, Dec Sl.-Spirits turpentine firm
al 36c. Rosin firm; strained S2l@c, good
strained s614c. Tar firm at ST. Crude turpen-
tine firm; hard 81 05; yellow dip and virgin
$500
RICE.
New YoRx, Dec 31.-Rice duh
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Address Registered Letters 70
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANR,
New Orleans, La.

REMEMBER ra1s the bsssSsrS p G sas
Early, who are in charge of the drawings, is
guarantee of absolute fairness and integrity,
that the chances are all equal, and that no ons
can possibly divine what number will draw a
Prize.
REMEMBER that the payment of all Prizes
is GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATIONAL
BANKS of New Orleans, and the Tickets are
signed by the President Of an Institution WHOSE
chartered rights are recognized In the highest
Courts; therefore, beware of any limitations or
anonymous schemes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

ARRIVED UP FROM TYBEE YESTERDAY.
Bark Daphne (Nor), Madsen to load for Eu-
rope-HolSt & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Don't buy that new pair Shoes until you
have examined Joseph Rosenheim 81 Co.
large stock. They can fit you in any style
and price.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

If you want the pest So Shoe in the city,
buy them from Joseph Rosenheim & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01
CLEARED YESTERDAY

Steamship Nacoochee. Berg, New York-C q
Anderson.
Steamship Puerto Riqueno (Sp), Martorell,
Liverpool-A Minis & Sons.
Bark Mercurius Nor, Isaksen, Buenos Ayres
for orders-Holst & Co
Bark Subra Nor, Knudsen, Rotterdam
Hoist & Co.
Bark Hesperia Nor, Nielsen, Goole-A r
Salas & Co.
Schr Jos Rudd, Hallock, Port Royal, in bal
last, to load for New York-Jos A Roberts & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

The nobbiest line of 25c. Scarfs in all
shapes, satin backs, at Appel g. Schaul's,
One Price Clothiers, 1853 Congress street,
opposite the Market.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

A 25c full regular Ladies' Hose for 10c.
at Weisbeins.
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A Useful Gift.

One of those elegant Embroidered Sus-
penders at Appel & Schaul's, One Price
Clothiars. 1863 Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Misses and Children's School Shoes, the
best in the city, at lowest prices, at Rosen-
helms Shoe Store.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Children's and Misses Button Shoes in hee
and spring heel, cheap at 81, at Nichols.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01
ARRIvEp AT ouARANTINE YEsTERpA

ARRIVED AT QUARANTINE YESTERDAY
Bark Lady Gertrude (Br), Coutts, Buenos Ay-
res, in ballast-Strachan & Co.
Bark Frederick Stang (Norl Uckermann,
Buenos Ayres in bllast-A Salas & Co.
Bark Off (Nor), Jensen, Buenos AYres, in bal
last-A X Salas & Co.
Bark Ocean (Sw), Salvesen, Barbados, in bal
last-NIaster
Bark Ganymedes CNor), Olsen, Barbados, in
ballast-A II Salas & Co.
Brig Economy CBr), Morris, Barbados, in
ballast-Wilder & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Wright & Peters Ladies' Fine French
Kid Shoes can only be found at Joseph
Rosenheim e. Co.'S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Ladies, when you are out shopping stop
at Appel g. Schaul's, One Price Clothiers,
and procure one of their Souvenirs. They
cost you nothing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

AKKIN ED 7 tS IEhDA1.
Steamship City of Augusta. Catharine, New
York-C G Anderson, Agent.
Bark Heldos (Nor, Syversen Barbados, in
ballast-Paterson, Downing & Co.
. Schr Gertie NJ Rickerson- Anderson, New
York, with guano to order; vessel to Master.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

NAvAL SToREs-The market lot spITltS IUT-
rentine was very quiet, with buyers and sellers
apart. At the Board OF Trade on the opening
can the market was reported quiet at $3.50
asked for regulars At the closing call 3614c
1v1s asked for regulars. Rosin-rhe market
was dun az quotations. There was only a very
small demand The sales for the day were 675
barrels At the Board of Trade on the first
caIl the market was reported quiet at the fol-
lowing quotations: A. b, c, D, +, F and G 90c,
II 95c. 81 90, K 81 20 NJ 81 40, N 81 20, window
glass 81 30, water white 81 65 At the closing
call H. was unchanged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Joseph Rosenheim q Co. are sole agents
in Savannah for Stacy, Adams q GO. ana
Taylor g. Carr'S Gentlemens FINE SHOES
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

The man that couldn't tell the difference
between a mules ears and a lemon can
plainly see the advantages of buying his
Shoes at Rosenheim's, after examining their
goods and learning their prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Ok, Pine and Lightwood,
For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Taylor
and East Broad streets. Telephone No. H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Full line of Ladies' Slippers, all descrip-
tions, just received at Rosenheim's Shoe
Store
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Joseph Rosenheim & Co. have just re-
ceived another lot of those celebrated s.
Shoes, in Congress, Balls and Button.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Nothing prettier than those Umbrellas
shown at Appel & Schauls, One Price
Clothiers, 1853 Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

New Years Cards at L. & B. S. NJ. H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Best assortment of Gentlemen's slippers
ever shown, can be seen at Rosenheims
Shoe Store.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Ladies' Imperial French Kid Button, best in
the CITY at 81 at Nichols.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Joseph Rosenheim 81 Co. are receiving
another large lot of Stacy, Adams d Co. s
celebrated Shoes, all styles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Infants Kid Button with tassel bargain at
5Oc at Nichols.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

217g Prizes. amounting tJ............. $685. 600
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the Office of the Company in New Or
leans
For further information write clearly, giving
full address POSTAL NOTES, Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchange in ordis
nary letter. Currency by Express lat our expensei
addressed
M. A. DAUPHIy
New Orleans, LA.
OF NJ. A. DAUPHIy,
WaahIn zion ID. q
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Boys Corduroy Hats &c, Gents 75c., a
Appel g. Schaul's, One Price Clothiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Velvet and Cloth
Embroidered Slippers, just received by Jo-
seph Rosenheim ~ Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

ARRIVED AT TYBEE YESTERDAY.
Bark Ossuna (Br), Mckay, Belfast, in ballast
Hoist & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

A 25c. Damask Towel for 1Oc. at Weis-
beins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Nichols has Ladies' Button Shoes aIwidths,
A. b, G. d. and e, prices 81 80 to 81 80.
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YESTERDAY.
MEMORANDA.

Steamship Dorset (Br), Liverpool
Steamship Puerto Riqueno (Sp), Liverpool.
Schr Jos Rudd, Port Royal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Boys Hats, latest styles and prices. reason
able, at Nichols.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Williams & Hoyt's Misses and Children's
Spring Heel Shoes can be had only at Joseph
Rosenheim Il Co.'S
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COMMERCIAL.
SAVANNAH MARKET.
.-,,,,,t, or THE MORNING NEWS.

Ca. Tsyond-The market was very quiet and
o ~ There was some little inquiry, but
IN Usies were small, but were on the basis OF
ouotationS:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Joseph Rosenheim & Co. have the reputa-
ton of keeping the best makes of Shoes at
lowest prices
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Joseph Rosenheim g. Co. make speciality
of Misses and Children's Spring Heel Shoes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.

Incorporated in 1888 for 25 years by the Legis-
lature for Educational and Charitable purposes
with capital OF 81 900 000-to which a reserve
fund of over S550,000 has since been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made part OF the present State con-
stitution, adopted December I'd, A. d. 1879.
The only Lottery eUer coted on and Endorsed
bv the people Of any State
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Immense variety of handsome Christine
Goods at Weisbein's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Ho for Tybee Island!
During the Christmas holidays until Jan
uary 2, two trains daily will leave the Saw
annah, Florida and Western Railway de-
Dot as follows:
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY

SUNDAY. Jan /. 1888.
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heims Shoe Store.
Nothing prettier than those Umbrellas
shown at Appel q Schaurs, One Price
Clothiers, 1853 Congress street.
Ho for Tybee Island!
During the Christmas holidays until Jan
uary 2 two trains daily will leave the Saw
annah, Florida and Western Railway de-
pot as follows:
STANDARD TINE.
$50 A. NJ
OOPm.
From Tybee.
Round trip tickets Soc, to be had at the
cigar store Of j. B. Fernandez, corner Bull
and Broughton streets, or at depot Oyster
Roasts, Clam Bakes and Coon and 'Possum
Hunts can be arranged for upon application
to the hotel proprietor on the island.
CHAs. O. HAINES,
Superintendent and Engineer.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. %, 1887.
Ladies' Imperial French Kid Button, best in
the city at 81, at Nichols.
Ok, Pine and Lightwood,
For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Taylor
and East Broad streets Telephone No. r.
-----------1 -
Wright & Peters Ladies' Fine French
Kid Shoes can only be found at Joseph
Rosenheim e. Co.'S.
The man that couldn't tell the difference
between a mules ears and lemon can
plainly see the advantages of buying his
Shoes at Rosenheim's, after examining their
goods and learning their prices.
A 25c. Damask Towel for 1Oc at Weis-
beins.
Boys Corduroy Hats &c, Gents 75c., at
Appel g. Schauls, One Price Clothiers.
Joseph Rosenheim & Co. have the reputa-
ton of keeping the best makes of Shoes at
lowest prices.
Joseph Rosenheim g. Co make speciality
of Misses and Children's Spring Heel Shoes.
Immense variety of handsome Christmas
Goods at Weisbein's.
A 25c Hair Brush for &c. at Weisbein's.
The last week to get one of those beauti-
full gilt frame pictures with every S25 pur-
chase AT AppeI q ocbauls, One TTlce CIobn-
iers, 1853 Congress street.
A DC full regular Gents Half Hose for
10c. at Weisbein's.
Take advantage of reduction in prices of
Overcoats before stock taking by the
Famous" northeast corner Congress and
Whitaker streets.
oSc Red Twill Flannel for 16c at
Weisbein's.
Stiff Hats in all styles and shapes, from
81 % up to s., at Appel g. Schaul's, One
Price Clothiers, 1853 Congress street.
A pc Chil6ren's Undershirt for 10c. at
Wesbein's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

A 25c. Red Twill Flannel for 16c a
Weisbein's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
A FORTUNE. FIRST GRAND DRAWING
CLASS A, IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY. January 10,
fSSS-212th Monthly Drawing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

Still Hats in all styles and shapes, from
81 % up to s., at Appel g. Schauls, One
Price Clothiers, 1863 Congress street.
A pc Children's Undershirt for 10c at
Weisbein's
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D. NJ, n. DAUPHfN,
Washington, d. 9.
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Take advantage of reduction in prices Of
Overcoats before stock taking by the
Famous" northeast corner Congress and
Whitaker streets.
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place monthly, and the Grand Quarterly
Drawings regularly every three months
(March, June, September aud Decemberl.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

The last week to get one of those beauti-
full gilt frame pictures with every S25 pur.
chase at Appel g. Schaurs, One Price Cloth
iers, 1853 Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

RYAN. Miss NJ Quinn. Mrs Lemsbold and Unfit,
Miss Carroll, Master Hoist, Miss w W Hoist, /
G Wadsworth w c Evans, Dolly, Mrs Dolly,
Mr. Schaffer, w w Rogers, t II Benedict, w
Benedict, and 20 steerage.
---------------- -----------=
Don't buy that new pair Shoes until you
have examined Joseph Rosenheim 81 Co.'S
large stock. They can fit you in any style
and price.
Full line of Ladies' Slippers, all descrip-
tions, Just received at Rosenheim's Shoe
Store.
Infants Kid Button with tassel, bargain, at
SOC. at Nichols
Joseph Rosenheim & Co. have just re-
ceived another lot of those celebrated So
Shoes, in Congress, Balls and Button.
Joseph Rosenheim 81 Co. are receiving
another large lot of Stacy, Adams q Co.'S
celebrated Shoes all styles.
Nichols has Ladies' Button Shoes. all,widths,
A, b, c. D, and e, prices 81 80 to 81 So
Williams & Hoyt's Misses and Childrens
Spring Heel Shoes can be had only at Joseph
Rosenhem ~ Co.'S.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Velvet and Cloth
Embroidered Slippers, just received by Jo-
seph Rosenheim ~ Go.
Bows Hats, latest styles and prices. reason
able, at Nichols
Best assortment of Gentlemen's Slippers
ever shown, can be seen at Rosenheims
Shoe Store.
Joseph Rosenheim & Co are sole agents
in Savannah for Stacy, Adams q Co. and
TAYLOR q Carr's Gentlernen's Fine Shoes.
Ladies, when you are out shopping stop
at Appel g. Schaul's, One Price Clothiers,
and procure one of their Souvenirs. They
cost you nothing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-11
COL. ELLIOTT r. SHEPARD.
Tho Attention He Is Attracting as an
Editor aud politician.

Editor aud Politician.
Col. Elliott f Shepard, son in law Of
the late William IL Vanderbilt, and
amateur author lecturer and politician.
has attracted much attention by his
method of conducting The New York Mail
and Express, which he lately bought of
Cyrus w Field His nomination of
Chauncey NJ Depew for president in a
highly Characteristic speech before the
Federal club has also attracted much
notice. This club is what The New York
Sun calls "A Republican organization of the
brown stone district in New York. and
when the club formally opened its new
rooms, corner Madison avenue and Fifty
ninth street many eminent men wore invit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-11
St. Paul's Y. NJ. c. A. Building.

The Young Mems Christian association,
of St. Paul, Mimi, is to have new quar-
ters Over $40, 900 has been raised and
the work of building will soon be com
menced.
We give the accepted elevation plan OF
the new building The site for this hand
some edilce is the northwest corner OF
Tenth and Minnesota streets. purchased
last year at a cost of sol, 800 The lot is
$50 by 100, and all the ground will be
used exceptinga part on Minnesota street,
so by 80 feet. The building will be con.
structed of stone, five stories in height,
having frontage of $50 feet on Tenth
street and 60 on Minnesota, making an
shaped building, with entrance on Tenth
street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-11

with piece of rope fifteen or eighteen
feet long, TO the other end of which was
attached Congressman Bayne, Of Pitts
burg, on the sofa back of the desks.
The boy would heave and sit on the
rope, and then the shrewd states
man would ease his hold and the boy
would come down with a dull thud
and two or three times back somer-
sault, only to come up smiling again, as
every congressman along the aisle laughed
at his downfall Pretty soon the fun be-
came contagious, and the entire bust
ness of that section of the house
conferred on tho boy with the rope,
and everybody was grabbing at it. Tom
Reed, the good humorcd Maine states
man, was especially active, and as the
boy would chase M and down, dragging
tho rope over Reeds statuesque No. IA
would come down on it and bring the kid
up with jerk, and then he would coun-
ter and come back, tangling tho line in all
the legs in the aisle, and having only that
kind of fun boy can have when he has
full swing and the spanking power is not
available. The sport continued for quite
rather undignifed for national legislators
on duty, it certainly did not detract from
their popularity among the highly amused
spectators in the gallery.
"And little child shall lead them"
x**
Horsebacting is the favorite sport
the craze. may so speak-of Washington
81 nj Go &c al
hunts and drag hunts are the highest
form of social excitement. Every young
woman in town, almost, has riding
habit. whether she has horse or not, and
they are very popular, for there's nothing
so becomes pretty figure as a snug rid
ing habit. and ths gifis all know it.
The ordinary riding is quite safe, even
suits in harvest of hurts, and a girl
that can't show several black and blue
spots. have an ankle twisted out of Joint,
q stiff neck trom tumble, or an arm in a
sling, is considered very tame indeed.
Among tho mon scars are a glory, too,
and Secretary Whitney was trotting
around on crutches at very recent date.
The swell paper hunts are quite the thing,
you know, and the government is always
well represented, but | have it from good
authority that President Cleveland con-
sidelS such time wasted, and looks with
positive distaste upon the sight of his
high subordiuates risking life and limb
in a mad chase for scrap of paper.
| was talking to one of these fair
equestrienncs yesterday.
Il am invited to a german tonight,
she said, ''and I'm not going"
why not?" said l, surprised.
"Too tired and sore"
But you can walk through the figures,
suggested.
mo. can't. No german for me.
| took my first horseback ride this morn
ing and | can only walk spanish now.
Not being up in fashionable slang,
didn't know just what she meant, but she
must have meant a good deal, for she
laughed as one does who has said very
good thing unexpectedly
MARY JANE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-11
GEORGE KEENAN,.
An American Writer on Russia Who Is
Attracting Much Attention.
MARY JANE.
Especial Correspondence

NEW York, May 3.-The series of
papers begun in the May number Of The
Century Magazine on Siberia and the
Exile System" by George KEENAN,, prom
Use TO produce an effect needed ever since
the Russian government commenced to
send political prisoners to Siberia. This
system Of Siberian exile has outlived the
barbarous times in which it originated
and thrusts its ugliness on an age whose
whole tendency is toward mercy, charity
freedom. Accounts of the Punishment OF