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Real Estate Naffers

Benz. Howard has bought of J. b. johnson,
for $4,000, lots 10 and IL, block S. Howard uni
versity sub.
" /. Jefts has bought of I. F. Schneider. for
shOOO, sub III, square l55. 1865 by 81. 90 feet,
on Corcoran street. between 18th and 18th
streets northwest
IL. A. Scaggs has bought of Elizabeth H. Muir
ray, Tor 5000, sub -, square Isl. 20 feet 8
inches by SO feet, on street, between 10th and
18th northwest.
j. h. Van Antwerp has purchased of August
Grimm, Tor S5, 400, lots and g. square "a, Is by
IZO feet. on 10th street between Massachusetts
avenue and street northwest
L. ii. and l.. u. Walker have bought. for
s5,5OO of A. NJ. Read part -, square 1856. 25 bv
81 feet, on New Hampshire avenue. between p
and q streets northwest
A. Fisher has bought of ID. =. Croft. for
S.4OO, subs % and 20, square ~. 81 by 50 feet.
on II. between Sd and 4th northeast
l. h. Mesterdorf has bought for SO 600 Of
i. NJ. Lanahan lots to 10 block l42, Burleith.
90 by lbs feet each, on V, between Both and 37tb
streets.
Gen. Benz. F. Butler has bought for $4,000.
OF the Penn Mutual life insurance company
subs and 3, square $50. 5.ss2 feet fronting AZ
feet on New Jersey avenue, between and q
streets southeast
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Let Them Aim Hiph

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Saturdays STAR contained an extract from
the Chicago Herald, the leading principle OF
which seems to me much more pernicious than
the ''pernicious perfection" of which il COM
plains. When the writer says 1.-The good bows
and girls, the lofty-souled wives and noble
husbands are found only in books" and that
those who labor to be like them only waste
their tIme; that ideal projections dwarf the
aspirations OF the average child, repress ambi-
ton, and demoraliZe effort at Improvement ("
mad myself compelled TO protest against this
pesslmlsts protest. There is an old proyerb
which says: Aim at excellence, and YOU will at
least, attain mediocrity; aim at mediocrity, and
you will fall below II" This writer would place
only the average mediocrity of humanity as an
ideal before his children. for fear of discour-
aging them with the view of something higher.
/ know of no force SO potent for the elevation of
a human soul as noble ideal. The aspiration
for something better has made the world to-
day. But for that mankind would still be a
race OF barbaric nomads, instead of climbing
up through the ages toward if not vet to- ex-
cellence, both physical and ethical We are
far enough yet from complying with the man
date, BE We therefore perfect, as your Father
in Heaven is perfect;" but to any child who
complained that the good boys and girls were
only in books should saw do your utmost "a
be one you self and there will be one out of a
book. And would refer any descanter on the
worthlessness of man to a sonnet of Lowelrs.
true as the most prosaic fact of our existence:
For this true nobleness seek in vain,
In woman and in man find it not.
Thou hndst it mott pray thee look again:
Look 'n.drd through The depths Of thine own soul.
BE NOBLE! and the nobleness that lies
IN other men, sleeping, but never dead,
VIII rise Al majesty, to meet thine own.
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as much stoicism under the probe and knife OF
the surgeon as any of their masculine comrades
ana bear with equal patience the healing of
their wounds.
THE WRECK OF THE CONSTITUTION"
The usually placid harbor was completely
metamorphosed by the visitation of violent
gale on Thursday. the l4th inst. For some
days the weather had been threatening. and on
the day mentioned the storm burst in all of its
fury. All vessels at anchor were more or less
jeopardzed, owing TO the small harbor being
completely surrounded by coral reefs. and the
bottom, in places. affording insecure anchorage
All of the men-of-war rode out the gale in
safety, but the loss to the merchantmen was
severe. several of which dragged their anchors.
went upon the coral reefs and were soon dashed
to pieces. Among these was the American
barkentlne, Constitution, Capt. Colley, of San
Francisco. which was cast upon the reef and
finally came of, when she went upon her beam
ends and sank alongside of the reef with the
American flag, union down. as signal of dis
tress, still flying. No help was possible IN such
storm. but boat from the Nipsic. in spite
of the fierceness of the gale. succeeded in
landing all of her crew in safety. The Nip
sic also sent line to the English schooner
Lily, which was dragging rapidly, and thereby
saved her from going ashore, which she I'M
doubtedly otherwise would have done had not
timely assistance been rendered
HERR BRANDEIs
the whilom agent of the Deutsche Handles and
Plantagen Gesellschaft Corporation, and who,
1t will be remembered, was Tamasese's premier.
left Samoa for Sydney on the 5th inst on the
steamer Lubbock" He should be held per-
sonally responsible for many of the unhappy
events that have occurred tending TO destroy
the peace and happiness of Samoa and deluge
the land with blood. His departure. if perma-
nent, virtually comedies the overthrow of the
Iamasese government, MANY of whose followers
have already deserted and Joined the army of
Mataafa, and if no further German interference
is experienced, the future peace of Samoa is
almost assured. J. C.. NJ
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A Worthy Decision-

To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR.
Judge Miller. of the Police Court. deserves
the thanks of the community for his decision
last Friday in the Cunningham case, holding
that playing cards for drinks is prohibited by
the laws of this District Cunningham was
prosecuted for permitting gambling ON his
premises. The judge said he was satisfied
from the evidence that cards were played there
FOR money as well as for drinks. and that Cun-
bingham knew it, but that the law applied 10
playing for drinks well as for money. The
judge spoke of the evils that grow out of that
sort of gambling, and of his desire that the
gambling, as the source of those evils, should
be broken m
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An Assault I'm the AImshouse.
ONE INMATE ATTACKED BY ANorHER-rHF A
TNSANr

ONE INMATE ATTACKED BY ANorHER-THE AS
sAILANr INSANE.
In the Police Court Saturday an old sailor,
named Patrick J. Smith. was charged with an
assault on a comrade named Michael Murphy,
and he was committed TO Jail. The alleged as
sault occurred at the almshouse last Friday,
both men being inmates of that institution.
The prisoner was adjudged insane by physi-
clans. and the record was certified to the Sec
Rotary OF the Interior. who will commit him 70
the insane asylum. This is a similar case 10
that Of John Daily, who il now in the insane
asylum for killing Mr.. j. c. c. Kennedy on
New York avenue two years ago. Smith inn
agnes that he Is being pursued by some one,
ana that hldeous faces are always being made
at HIM. He says that he enlisted in the navy
from New Jersey, and now has relatives in Jer-
sey City. While travelling through New Jersey
he said an attempt was made 20 assassinate
him. and later when in PENNSYLVANIA he was
assaulted and robbed. He came here two
months ago, and on the statement that he
wanted a home for few days pending decis-
ION IN his pension claim Sanitary Officer Frank
gave HIM permit TO the almshouse He has
since lived there. but has been out several
times to look after his claim. Last Friday he
was engaged writing letter when Murphy he
claimed, stood in his light. Some words passed
between them and the insane man made an ar
sault on Murphy with a knife. but did not sue
coed in stabbing him. He was placed under
arrest and WIS taken TO the Police Court Sat-
urday. He will probably be transferred from
JAN TO the asylum on Monday
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heart are his country
and people, and how
wise a choice those
people made when they
anointed him their
standard-bearer. His
loyal devotion to his
country in her need,
when her rightful king,
Malietoa Laupepe, was
deported by the Ger
mans; the bravery and
skill displayed in de-
Tending the rights OF
that absent sovereign
against an unwelcome
usurper; the determina-
ton and sagacity ex-
hibited in his diplo-
matte relations with
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Special Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR.
APIA, UPoLU, SAMOA. Feb. "a. 1889.
Since the disastrous expedition of the Ger
mans on the 18th of December last, when they
attempted to land at Latogo and Vailele and
disarm the natives, matters have remained in
statu quo. The German loss upon the night in
question, as officially announced, WAS fifteen
killed and thirty-seven wounded. Among the
killed were Lieuts. Sieger and Spengler, of the
corvette Olga.
1t was feared that reprisals would be at once
made, and feeling of insecurity prevailed at
Apia in consequence, but beyond bombarding
and burning the towns Of Latogo and Laulii
nothing further has been done. 1t is true that
the German consul, in somewhat ambiguous
proclamation, declared "a state of war for
Samoa" and also placed the town of Apia under
martial law, and vessels coming into the harbor
we're searched and guarded by sailors from the
German men-of-war; but even all of this has
gradually become a thing of the past.
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been almost entirely disregarded, but still re-
mains in his fort near Lutuanuu. his only es-
pionage being few of Mataafas Savaii-men,
who are his poorest warriors. All of the great
chiefs anxiety seems to be in regard to Ger
many and its ultimate action. personal de-
scription Of this brave and astute warrior may
be of interest.
MAL1EToA MATAAFA
is about forty-six years OF age, and, like many
Samoans, is possessed of a fine physique and
commanding presence. He impresses you at
once as being a man of ability, courage. and
sagaclty. His face, while in repose, has a con-
hdlng and gentle expression, the mouth being
a peculiarly winning feature; but when occasion
demands 1t assumes such an expression of
severity as is indicative of the iron will and
determination of its possessor.
His dark eye is now meltingly benign. and
again flashing and watchful. He is not a
talker, especially upon matters irrelevant to
the affairs OF his nation, but when these are
touched upon his conversation is at once fluent
and imprisoned showing how dear to his
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ALL QUIET IN SAMOA.
Tamasese Almost Disregarded by Ma
taafa and His Followers.

ANXIETY AS TO GERMASY's CoURsE-A DESCRIPTION
OF MATAAFA-How SAMOAN GUNBoATs ARE con-
STRAIGHTFORWARD FAMILIES AND PATHETIC
SCENES-BRAvE WOMEN.
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One day might be
seen q young Samoan
woman sitting beside a
deserted hut, with the
head of her dead father
lying in her lap, gazing
into the glazed eyes
of the CORY relic with a
melancholy tenderness,
but Spartan-like in her
self-control. She shed
no tears, made no la
mentations, but was
contented to thus sit for
hours in sad contem-
plation of the remains
of what was probably
the dearest thing on
earth to her. Her father
! was a warrior in the
army of Mataafa, while
she was q follower Of
Tamasese; for many
women have taken an
active part in this war,
bringing food from long
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minds cultivated and trained under the ad-
Vantages OF civilization. strongly testify to
superior ability, and entitle him to the conf
dence and esteem bestowed upon him.
SAMOAN GUNBoATs
are built in the most primitive style. Two long
war canoes are dashed firmly together. side by
side, and cross pieces of heavy timber are
placed over the top as a foundation for the
cabin" which Is situated amidShips. This
cabin serves also as a magazine, store-room
and all of the other useful compartments in a
ship combined. It's slantinS roof is covered
with mats and grass. and the whole structure
is of the most inflammable nature. These
boats are built for Mataafa. by the Monono
people-the nautical tribe of the Samoans
They are armed with a super-annuated can
non. which Is liable to be disastrous in its
effects when discharged, upon the gunners.
who handle it, as upon the enemy against
whom it is directed. The small arms of the
natives are: however, good; being generally of
recent design and manufacture. Most Sa-
means are good marksmen, as was illustrated
III their recent collision with the Germans
The gunboats have been seldom brought into
action during this war. While Tamasese was
besieged so closely in his fort and all eff
forts made to dislodge him seemed abortive
Mataafa assailed him from the water with
fleet of more than a hundred war canoes, and
four of these 'gunboats. Some of them were
passed fully two miles to seward OF the foot
harmlessly blazing away. their shots falling
about midway the desired distance, while the
fort kept up a desultory answering fire with
about the same effect For war purposes they
are of course almost useless, unless in close
contact with the enemy when the small arms
could be made effective.
MANY PATHETIC SCENES
have been witnessed during our stay here, re-
minding one wildly of similar incidents in our
late civil war, where the relations of the COM
batants were in many cases under the same con-
ditions-father battling with son, brother
against brother. 1t is a revolving Samoan Gus
tom, in order to insure the death of an enemy
conquered in battle, to cut off the head, which
also serves as a trophy of war to the victor.
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People here seem to
feel that the arrival of
the expected American
men-of-war will bring
about a solution of the
Samoan question. Ma
taafa, after the fight at
Latogo, abandoned his
siege of Tamasese and
removed his headquar-
tiers Immediately out
side of the neutral
ground, in the rear of
Apia, extending his
picket-line for about
five miles to the east
ward, across the face of
the island at the base
of the hills. Here he
has built new fortiti-
cations, made intrench-
ments and quietly
awaited further devel-
oDments TamaSpSe has
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distances to the front, and not a few have been
wounded during engagements and brought to
the hospital for treatment They exhibit fully
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PASTOR NsrALLED.-Rev. Joseph Brimke
Street Presbyterian church. Rev. DIR. Dudley
presided The sermon was preached by Rev.
DIR. Buckley and the charge TO the pastor was
delivered by Rev. J. E. Nourse, which was fol-
lowed with an address to the congregation b.
Rev. Mr.. French.
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THROWN FROM HIS WAGoN.-Herbert Fry. OF
Forestyille, Nd, was thrown from his wagon
on Saturday afternoon at the corner Of Penn
sylyania avenue and 9th street southeast by the
horse running away and was badly injured
about the back of the head He was attended
by DIR. z. r. Werner and taken TO his home.
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A CoAT-TAI CRANK.-Complaint is made Of
some mischievous person, who has been riding
ON street cars and amusing himself by cutting
pieces from his fellow passengers coat-tails.
Several victims Of the crank, or rascal, have
appeared.
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The skeleton Of John Hodel, an inventor, Of
Cumberland, Nd. who disappeared seven years
ago, was found in a cave on Bears mountain.
He had evidently committed suicide.
Albert Lindstrom, Swede, shot and fatally
wounded Emily Schenckle for refusing to
marry him, and killed himself, in Worcester,
Mass.
A New York syndicate has purchased the
Dismal Swamp canal for $65,0O0,
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FUNERAL OF PHILIP THoMPsroS.-The remains
of the late Philip Thompson were buried yes
terday afternoon at the Congressional GEM
etery, the funeral taking place from Harvey's
undertaking establishment II attended
by representatives of Pioneer council, Sons OF
Jonadab, Rev. L. II. York conducting the SER
vices. The deceased was q native of Ireland
and at one time was engaged in the tea trade,
and, as far as known, he had no kith or kin On
this continent.
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in circulation for the appointment of Mr..
Thomas Kirby, District Commissioner in place
of Commissioner Webb, and he is indorsed as
IAN old and respected resident, one of our prin-
cipal taxpayers, and a stalwart republican"
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Deaths i'm Maryland.

BoYD's, Nd, March "A. 1889.
Mr.. John c. Richter, respected citizen of
Germantown, Nd. died Thursday night. and
his remains were inferred at Neelsyille cemetery.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.
ID. Richards, of the Presbyterian church. Mr..
Elijah Burrows, of Gaithersburg. Nd. an aged
and respected citizen Of Gaithersburg, died
Saturday night at ID. m. j. W w
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Hrs BODY HORRIBLY MANaLED.-A white
man, whose name is unknown, was killed on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad Saturday afternoon
near Hyattsville. He was walking on the tracks
as two trains were approaching from opposite
directions. and in getting out Of the way Of one
he stepped in front of the other. The engine
struck him with such force that the iron flag
sockets were broken off from above the pilot
and the mans body was cut into two pieces and
horribly mangled. The remains were gathered
into two bags and were taken to Hyattsville and
inferred
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ms 1907 Pa. NV.
TvUi FLST-t.:s h ST. NV, 3-sIORY FRAME
= Dwelling az 80 FER month. Inquire Of A. EBER-
Has sons stove store, 4lS 9Th st NV. key at 6.1l
1T. mil 6-2w.
A .CE EHNI-4Sl Y 81. NV. SEVEN-ROOM BAY
~4,!. urick. all mod IuIs III perfect condition
y.gst AZ ri rent ESQ. Apply To NJ C. MT CHELL,
.{itN III 81 Luh2.S-.5tr
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I.OR RENT-FURNISHED-lS ST. NV, JUST
south of Massachusetts and near Dupont Circle,
handsome double residence. containing every cou-
yenisnce ana nicely furnished moderate TO desr
able tenInt Apply 10 TH0S. J. FISHER & CO.
llAl4-2w 1924 st, NV
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EOR SALE-FINE BUILDING LOTS NV.
Il ST., near list, 20 1t. front, side alley
\: II. ave, near NJ St, 25 f. front, to Wide alley
18th St, bet. U and Boundary, lots, 20 and u it.
front. to alley.
st. near 14th, 152 # 'front.' side and rear alleys
I'D ST.. near Mass. ave, 81 II. front, to alley,
STEIGER LIEBERMANN,
mh23-5t 1909 u at
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FOR RENT-HOUSES

IfOR RENT-1125 y. J. AVE. n W. BRICK
IL house. hail. water, gas bath latrobe. range. speak
ing tube. bay window. large park rent S22 so newly
papered throughout. Also four broom brick houses
IN Richardson Place; rent $1,000. Apply l06 l. st.
nv rahp
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E-uI. EINT-EOUSE. FOUR ROOMS. SHADE AND
= e.. lf ... nh. Also with without house,
..!sI. ,...,.UL school. Box l. BeEniug,
- g.. mlh.533t-
FH.I. III St--..I Il 81. y. W. NEARLY NEW
A ,Ir-- uTCh. O.. window front, and bath,
al sL iuI-., L-r-e yards ana closets, good order
Ufa,.- IIn'l.;-.1t'
k|tI. -HA%D~DllEE RESIDENCE. 14lO 10Th
4 .-.. JEaIul- and stable. all mod. ILL.,.
ssCy-i.-J I.Caruli, 1ur Keys apply To NESCOTT &
NiIt,'N. 1900 Ia ave. mh.:}-;}t
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SGEkFORD.
iIh Ut. Il. w., bet L and @.
R4hl2-lm
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Tor SALE : $4,000 FEET OF GROUND IN
Il square 1l2 ne, at 3}c per foot This property is
on grade and fronts on Colfax st. and Delaware ave
and viii subdivide into 40 desirable building lots
and Is convenient to HIST n. ID. BRAINARD,
Attorney, Pacific building. mh;,.- lw
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FOR lighthouses

IGOR RENT-EIGHT- ROOM HOUSE: ALI, MODERN
1nProy erlshts. four lines Of cars near Patent
- ,rb1S' a..
FOR RENT TIE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
y Ioth AID y SIS n ". sun in every room and yard
nnest I@cAtlOn III the city. JAMES A BATES & CO.
Af''f T = NV mh20-lm
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Wm Gaffney has been dismissed as cook a,
the Washington asylum. and Raymond Hors-
man appointed TO fill the vacancy.
The Commissioners have appointed r. NJ.
Vauneman and James Deane additional privates
on the police force.
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LOR SALE-LOTS.
a NeT Hampshire ave. bet Dupont Circle and st
Ndst i7i St 800
ST., near 10Th; 40x1OO; Observation-Disclosures. 200
10Th St, bet r and $; 20x92; with old frame.
18th ht st b a ndfy 2x with old frame
renting at is; alley, side and rear......... 2.75
St. bet. 18th and 4th; 25x95; alley.......... 2l5
2Gth St. near q 80xI20 two old frames rent. 4oo
ST St. BET >: 5ist and I'D SITS 40x 70
Aiaryland ave, bet. Ist and I'd me- 25x10O,
with two frames on b st. end. ;...:.....,.... $50
Champain aves 2S7 feet front xl50.. Ito
$ st. bet; New Hampshire ave and Sti north
side 23x9l alley ..................,. so
St, bet list and 22d; 53x8S two old frames Low
St, BET: 2Gth and &i:t; a017o aey::::.: 2 .Y5
feet front on F ST., l5,450 it, suitable for 10
n houses two old frames, renting at Sl6....... 40
ST, bet. I'D and oath through to Virginia
ave-; 90 fit. wide; old frame, rents at s lO.. 90
Large number of Meridian Hill lots at prices that
will insure quick profit and on easy terms. Cali at
office Tor Information. GEO. w LINKINS,
ml9-lw 10th and SITS. NV.
EoR SALE-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
we nave corner and other desirable Lots for sale in
different locations of Columbia Heights. Headquar-
tiers rs,S on =, lowest owes. prices NJ NJ PARKER,
E'OR SALE-HERE IS CHANCE TO BUY A
AT BiaIchyllle Heights on Washington branch b. and
u. Il 4; miles from Washington; beautifully To-
call ON REDFORD ". WALLER, 1905 F St mil slim
PROOKLAND. BROOKLAND BROOKLAND
- We are still making numerous sales in this popu-
lar subdivision. Buy lot and build house to suit
number of choice lots at original low prices to
Az cents per square foot easy terms Apply for pats
McLACHLEN BATCHELDER
HlnII-Im 1915 street.
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a svl aaG e13 i2th st NV, corner houses. These
houses are vel adapted for frst-Class boarding house.
-h- connected. large hotel range and extra large
"!ii<-FOuu Present occupant giving up business in
,yi' tU -.e u i-he4lfh. House full Of bCsrders
~ .i,ter"ie H CLAY STEWART son,
o l.
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I.9E EENT-ls24 VI. AVE. : ROOMS AND
u bath. east and west fronts. good order. S2J.5
- lth 1t. G-rpOm brick, lare lOt.......... rs
lEls lJh IT., rooms, cellar and new......... 900
Zoo st, rooms, new corner house 1880
uL-,t5J 1HOS. j. STALEI. 1916 st.
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A NATIONAL ALUMNI AssocIArIoS.-Mr.w d.
Cabell, has issued invitations for a meeting of
the alumni association of the university of Vir-
ginia. in this city, April &c. The invitations
have been sent to graduates of the institution
in ali parts OF the country, and it is hoped to
secure the presence of at least one ACCOMPLISHED
speaker from every alumni association of the
university, and one from every state and terri
tory where associations have not been formed.