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broke buying votes for your inamorata as the
loveliest girl in the congregation and then
have that horrid, red-headed, snub-nosed,
freckle-faced Doc girl carry off the prize.
Especially IL fellow has to live on hash for
month afterward to make up for the deficit in
his finances.
Proof every once in a while is given that the
old-time Southern chivalry is not extinct.
Two manifestations of the old spirit have been
vouchsafed us in the past few days. They
come from widely separated spots. One comes
from Kentucky, the other from Florida. In the
first one OF the principals is a son of Con-
gresham and bears an honored and historic
name. He is the grandson of a famous divine
and is named for him. lie attended ball at
his Kentucky home the other night and quar-
relied with another young gentleman about
lady. He extended an invitation to his rival
to proceed out doors to settle their differ
ences. The invitation was accepted. In
little time the rival returned to the ball. Not
so with the son Of the Congressman. He re-
tired for the night; also for repairs. He swore
the matter could only end by an appeal to the
code. In the other case the antagonists were
rival editors. One of them began the publica-
tion of colored society column. The other
made fun of 1t. No chivalric nature could
stand that sort of thing A challange to the
field of honor followed. 1t was expected that
gore, Soou red gore, would HoW. But 1t
didn't. The woud-be duellists wound up in
court, where the unsympathetic Judge COM
PEELED them to give bonds to keep the peace.
So far they have kept it, though they mutter
awful things about "be lud, =" "be-lud."
l can't help but think that these chivalrous
and bloody minded gentlemen are making
great mistake. They fight, or propose to fight.
for barren honor, when they might as well
fight for money. Almost any athletic club
would hang up a comfortable purse to see
these blue-hloods batter each other. In this
way they could avenge their insults, prove
their courage, and earn tidy sum as poul-
tice for their bruises all at the same time. AS
to their honor, it would be quite as thoroughly
vindicated bv the drawing Of the claret from
their noble noses as it would be by bucket
full OF gore direct from the heart. In other
words, blood will tell, no matter from what
part of the body it is drawn, nor what the
method used to tap It. BY all means, let these
amateur fighters take a lesson from the pro-
fessionals.
So 1t will be Senator Gibson, Of Maryland,
for little while. And then ex-senator for
big while. DIoGENEs JONES.
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years makes him an object of peculiar inter
est to those who knew his eccentric ways
while here. His life before coming to this
city had been varied one, having tried his
ability in many businesses.
In 1862 his brother, who was colonel in
the Army was wounded and "Walt," as he is
generally called, came here to nurse him.
For a year Walt spent all his time In the
hospitals, giving what comfort he could to
the suffering soldiers, writing their letters
for them, and reading aloud. His well-built,
handsome figure was known to everybody and
his whole-souled, good-natured ways made
him great favorite among the lower classes
He roomed in the sparsely furnished attic of
a frame building that formerly occupied
portion of the site upon which the Corcoran
Building is now located. His life was an
economical one, as it is said that even when
he obtained a salary of 81, 400 per year his
monthly expenses were seldom over $50. In
the spring of 1868 he began to write letters
for the New York Times. He first obtained
position in the Interior Department at 81 200
He devoted his leisure time and his lunch
hour to writing. Often he would be absent
from Office TO go to the field of some great
battle. 1t was at Charlottesville that he
contracted the gangrene in his arm. The
clerks frequently made fun OF his peculiar
ways and would steal the writings on his desk
Some Department official took offense at
some OF Whitman writings, and by appeal to
Secretary Harlan had him dismissed.
Whitman's friends rose In arms to his de-
Tense at this action, and so strong was their
influence that Whitman was transferred to
the Department of Justice at an increased
salary. Later he was transferred to the
Office OF the Solicitor General of the Treasury.
Whitman remained in Office until 1873, living
in the garret all this time, when the news of
the death OF his mother brought on stroke
of paralysis. He then went to live with his
brother at Camden, and there he has remained
ever since. Whitmans masterpiece his
"LeaVes of Grass" was first published in
1855. 1t was received with little but adverse
criticism, and continued to be a subject of
depreciation, much of it of frivolous sort,
until Ralph Waldo Emerson, followed by
other eminent writer's, both American and
foreign, pointed out its peculiar excellencies.
"LeaVes of Grassn has been repubished sew
eral times and commands a steady sale.
Whitman has contributed occasionally to
newspapers and periodicals. His unconven-
tional, picturesque style is the apt expression
Of the strong originality of the author
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PERSONALS.

Harris L. Arnold, one of the most popular
members of the National Rifles, left Wednes-
day for Fort LeaVenw orth, Kan, where he
will be married December l. He returns to
this city with his bride about December 20.
Govern or and Senator-elect Hill, OF New
York, has engaged apartments from Decem-
ber z In the new portion OF the Arlington,
third floor
Mr.. Warhan Parks, of Oconomowoc, Wis,
is spending a fortnight with his sister, Mrs.
Captain A. A. Thomas, at 1413 Twelfth street
northwest.
The many friends of Mr.. Thomas E. Wagga-
man, who has been quite seriously i'll for the
past few days. will be glad to hear that he is
muc b better.
Mr.. James IL. Humphrey, general manager
for the Arlington Cooperative Investment
Company, left last evening for Norfolk, on
business for the company.
Judge b. w Perkins and family have re-
turned from Kansas and will be located for
the winter at 1915 Sixteenth street, where
they will be pleased to see their friends.
The Washington Contnentals. Captain w.
w. Mills will give their annual reception
thanksgiving eve at their AImory Hall in East
Washington.
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WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER %, 1891

THE iron and steel workers about Pittsburg
will no doubt be in highly contradictory
emotional state on Thanksgiving. In
spite Of the promises made by Major Nc
Kinley and other protective demagogues, the
wages of the iron and steel workers have
recently been reduced from 10 to 20 per cent
Between their desire to thank providence and
cuss Mckinley, these iron and steel workers
are not likely to be in very enviable mood
on Thursday
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to it the control of the National Government
in 1892. 1t has long been the sneer of ribald
Republicans that the Democracy can be re-
lied on to b!under at the most opportune
time for its enemies. The Republicans are
now watching with eagerness the Speakership
contest in the hope that the Democrats will
blunder. Democrats should watch them
selves with still greater care to see that they
select as Speaker the very best man
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THERE is an editor up in Pennsylvania who
seems to have disciplined himself in patience
until he has reached stage that far out-Jobs
Job. He has taught himself to bear the bur-
dens of oil-ield journalism not only without
complaining but with jaunty exultation that
almost suggests a suspicion of abnormality.
In an editorial strenuously insisting on the
duty of obeying the Presidents and the Gov
ernor's Thanksgiving proclamation, this fin de
steele Mark Tapley says: ''Instead of whining
because you have to die like other people, you
ought to be thankful that you are permitted
to live at all. Just think of the vast number
of people who never had the good luck to be
born.''
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22

THE American stage in this generation has
not known more genial, lovable, and whole
some personality than that of the late William
j. Florence. His death is felt almost as
personal loss by millions who have laughed
at or sympathized with the delightful if at
times impossible people whom his fancy
fashioned and his piodigal comic vitality
warmed into life. His admirable talents were
always well directed and his death marks the
close of an era in the history of American
comedy. He can have no successor.
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OPENING THE COCHRAN
The Handsome New Hotel Begins Busi-
ness Most AnspIcuousIy.


ness Most AuspIcuousIy.
The Hotel Cochran located on the north
west corner of K and Fourteenth street, was
formally opened to the public last Monday
night by an elaborate dinner rendered by the
proprietor, Mr. Paige, to members of the
press The latest addition to the hotels of
Washington is one of the finest in the country
Its exterior is attractive and imposing and
the structure lends additional architectural
beauty to the many handsome buildings in
that portion of the city. The location,
opposite Franklin Park, makes it a
very desirable one. The manner In
which the the interior is finished
is not surpassed by any hotel in the city.
Upon entering the Office one is Immediately
struck with the tastefulness and elegance of
the interior decorations. Every detail shows
excellent good taste in its selection, and moth
ing which would add comfort to the guests or
attractiVeness of appearance has been over
looked. The hotel is lighted by electric lights
cellence of the building elected warm
praise from all present. The dinner, which
was attended by most Of the prominent mem
bers of the press, was served In the handsome
diningroom. The tables, arranged in the
form OF hollow square were beautifully dec
GRATED with flowers. Mr. G. w. Cochran pre-
sided and the menu was of a superior
character. Judge Noah, acting as toastmaster,
called on almost everyone present to say
few words, At the conclusion of The dinner
congratulations were showered upon Mr..
Paige. Mr.. Paige's chief assistant in managing
the Cochran will be Mr.. Like, a very popu-
lar gentleman of twenty years experience in
hotel management.
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FADING OUT OF LIFE.

Sc nethfng About Walt Whitmnn's Ca
reer in This City.
Walt Whitman, the good, gray poet, is
again in very feeble condition. His life,
which for many years has been that Of an in
valid, is said to be near its end. Since 1874 he
has lived at his modest residence in Camden,
N. j., only undertaking self-imposed employ
ment. He Is native Of Long Island, having
been born at West Hills, March 81, 1919, but
his residence in this city for about twelve
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iOuoC Oi VI ClIt LILY -seCOuu
Congress may now be regarded as formally
opened. Most of the announced candidates
are in Washington and their friends are at
work in their behalf AS there are but few
members elect in the city as yet, the contest
is not very active but within the next week
1t will be in full blast Its progress and out
come will be watched with close interest by
the country, and especially by Democrats. In
the outcome much of good or evil may be
involved for the Democratic party. While
the next House, notwithstanding its heavy
Democratic majority, will be unable to per-
feet any legislation to which the Republican
Senate and the Republican administration are
opposed, yet the country will judge from its
course and temper what might be expected
from the Democratic party should ID be placed
in control Of the Government In 1893 The
influence OF Speaker on the conduct of the
House and In the shaping OF legislation is
vast. If he is determined, able, and tactful
man he can exercise a large control in guild
ing Alright inexperienced members. He can
help to keep within safe lines of party policy
men whose vigorous individuality or personal
ambitions might destroy harmony or tend to
commit the party to issues it was not prepared
to take up. If of keen and quick Judgment
of men the Speaker can, through his commit
tee assignments do much to turn the course
of legislation in proper directions and secure
the best results in work with the material at
hand. The great importance to the Demo
cratic party at this time Of selecting the best
man, irrespective of personal prejudices and
ambitions, is therefore apparent. A weak or
inexperienced man in the Speakers chair
might so mismanage the next House that the
country would become alarmed or disgusted,
for the whole party can hardly escape re-
sponsibility for whatever the majority in the
lower branch of the Fifty-second Congress
does or fails to do Among the candidates
for the Speakership already announced there
are men who have shown through many ses-
sions their ability and their strength. There
are other old Democratic members who have
not entered the contest who would undoubt-
edly fill with success the Speakers chair. 1t
is the duty of the Democratic majority to Sc
lect from these men a capable Speaker, who
will unselfshlY devote his experience and in
telligence 10 the best interests of the country
and the party. 1t is grave responsibility,
and those on whom it deVolYes should strive
to rise above narrow personal considerations
in discharging it. AS the situation is to-day,
the Democracy has every reason to believe
that the country is prepared to commit again
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IT is consoling to know that the Democrats
are not going to have a monopoly of the
free silver trouble. Senator Walcott, of Colo
rado, in the Mining Congress at Denver the
other day, renewed his defiance of the Sher-
man gold-bug wing of the party and declared
that no matter what the position of the Re-
publican party or its chief executive might be,
no matter how much his action might bring
him into disfavor in the party councils or
tend to shut him out from the sunlight OF pa
tronage he would fight to the end of his Of
fetal life for the free and unrestricted coinage
of silver and its recognition as money metal
alongside of gold. Senator Walcott has
very large percentage of fight in his compost
ton, and there can be little doubt he will be
as good as his word in this matter.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22

White Label Exquisite.
Every cork is branded
"Anheuser."
None genuine without it.
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A mans board bill is an internal tax.

In telling the story of the life and death OF
Celestin Beaulieu, "colored, an ext Confederate
soldier, and one of the best-loved negroes OF
the South" newspaper is led to exclaim:
"Color no bar to nobility.n Yet this one of
nature's noblemen would have found his
color an iAsuperable bar to his getting lodging
or tood In the leading hotels OF New Orleans,
In which city he passed most of his life and
where he died. Nor would he have Jared any
better In this city or in any Northern city.
From all OF which 1t would appear that after
all nobility, like beauty, is only skin deep.
One of the most interesting religio-social
events of the day, or rather of the night, is
the fair at the Masonic Temple, under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society of North
Capitol M. E. Church. No voting is allowed.
Let the ladies 90 further and abolish the grab
bag and all other forms of gambling, so that
young fellow can attend the fair without
fear OF being bunkoed out of months board
by the wiles of some fair temptress OF course
these voting and gambling schemes have been
profitable in the past, but many young fell
low, taught by experience, now keeps aloof
from church fairs where such things are
among the attractions. It's bad enough to
be caJoled by some pretty girl into paying
dollar for fYe-cent pin-cushion, which you
don't want, anyhow; but it is worse to go
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-11-21

:. II. C9i!ford, New Cas-cl, WIS,
was 1ronhloI with Nerraluia AID
l,~h"unia'i.n, htS STOMACH WAS iisor
drsrl. his Liver WIS affected I" Al
alaru9lu" degree, appetite fell AWAY,
aud te vas terribly reduced in flesh
arj s~tr.oglh. Three bottles Ct l>i.c.
tue Bi,cr> cured lin.
Edward shepherd, Harrisburg.
r.. had a rnnning sore - ms .rg II
ei.hl retr~ s,au3in. Used three
/, tides Of Electric i5utc,S ana seven
boxes ut BnckI-n's Arnica Salve,
and his lrG j. sound and We'll. John
Sp"skci, Catawha, O., had five !arge
Fevc, sores "u his lev, doctors Sa1
re VS. lpcnrit.Ie Onc bottle klcc
lrlr Etfrts and cne box Buch,"u
Arr.cl >as>c cured hjn entirely.
Sod b. " y Hayes. Drugg5>g.
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The. <>II G>i.l2sH:al Mi
rrobr H4rHiGine.

"Ra!ane M;crobe Killer is the
Ola original medicine, which leads
and stands in advance of al; ether
germ" "mirrobi,' "bacterla.' Sc,
r"monics. This is the Original
others are limitations which try to
catch the pubic 10y borrowing names
from the old original remedy dis
covered by WA. lsaiaan years ago,
ana whose tame has spread over the
world. Buy the original and o.,
tie genuine. Investigate its merits
bctrin iarling with your money
Read 'Eic!r advertisement ~elscNhcr.
IL. act wisely.
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The Best Salve in the world fol
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhenm, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblalns, Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It
Is guaranteed to give pertac, salts
faction, or money refunded. Price
- cents per box. Fer sale BY W.
y. HAYES. Druggist.
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Now Try THIS.

1t will cost you nothing and Will
surely do yon good, il you have a
Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will! lie paid
back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found it .lnst the thing and ulsder its
use had a speedy and perfect recov-
cry. Try a sample bottle at our ex-
pense and learn for yourself just
how good a thing i, is. Trial bottles
tree at ". \. Hayes Drugstore,
Large SIZE ooc. and S1.O0
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-11-21

state 5. ). Evangelist for Georsil(
states: I
NV daughter had a slow fever IN
several days, and the symptoms all
pointed 10 Il ~protracted ease OF typhoid
fever. We used the usual remedies ton
several days With but little if any ben
etit. We then tried the ROYAL Gerlnp-
day after its use there was a clear re
mission of the fever, and on the third
day she was able to sit up. After thai
she continued to improve steadily. and
row is entirely restored. We attribute
these happy results to the use OF Hoya
Gcrmetner.
L. c. BOYEIN.
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Wake Fores. college now has a
$4,000 eu,low uent fund.

Wake Fores. college now has a
$4,000 eu1ow ment fund.
There are 1903 students attending
TIE sat, Agricultural ana Mechan-
"a College a; Raleigh.
Captain 5. ). Nash. one o. the
largest nercha,S OF Tarboro, has
i.,.e,. for about $4,000 with nom.
lnai assets ~.ary.I, in exces Of la
Utilities.
By the compromise of the matter
Of the two Wills Of the late Mrs.
Mary Smith the State University
gets about $4,000. Most of the
property is very valuable rea. estate
in Raleigh. l, is a big TIM 2 for the
University.
The Baptist State Con,en'ien will
NEE, next year al RaIe,gn II The
Tabernacle church, on Thursday
after The LIST sunday in December.
Rev J. S. Hardway, Of Oxford, has
been appointed to preach The Con
,ventiona! Sermon. The We>teru
Convention will be invited To. meet
with the State Convention next year
at Raleigh and celebrate the Cen.
,ennial OF Missions.
Tarboro S%outheruer The tobacco
crop this year has been 50 Inferior
tha, large yields aud extraordinary
1>Htn hns0 hnnn 0 dpoonnnf
Taking into consideration the year,
VIM. Hodges, who lives in Halifax
Just beyond the Edgecon,be border
has done remarkably we'll. From
two acres aud a nal. be has sold tn
bacco enough to pay all the ex.
penses Of mauuring, cultivation ano
curing and leave him $50 on ,ht
credit side Of the ledger and severa
hundred pounds yet unsold.
Newton Enterprise: Later re
ports Of the operations OF the show
gamblers in Hickory show that the,
too. a great deal more money on
Of ne country than was at hrs
thought. We have heard of abou
a dozen persons who lost OIL tn,
trick One man lost $50, ano,he
$50, and another S45 aud other
from $40 to $50. A story is told o
one man who Went to the gamble
to demonstrate with him for cheat
irg his son ont Of SEQ, and before h
lett the fellow SO completely con
WINGED him that it was a fair gau,
that he lost S44 himself.
Newborn journal We have tol,
of several large oyster Shells tina
Mr.. VIM. Ellis, chairman of the CON
mitlee on street improvements, ha'
secured from the she'll rock bed
from which the fine rock is bein;
taken to Macadamize the streets, bu
the last beats everything found Il
fore. It is eight inches wide, 81,
! teen long, and weighs IS pounds
HI looks As if The oyster it once co.
tanned ought to have been enough t
have gwen a moderate family
square meal or gone a long way i
supplying 4 church testlva!. Ihes
shells and o,her curiosi,ies oblane
from the beds will be kept and a.
ranged together and form ooe OF til
attractions o. the New bern fai
which Will tp neld the entire las
week in February.
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Lite. Health and
strength.
A~PALACHICOLA, FLA,

APALACHICOLA, FLA,
Feb. Il, 1889.
Iiessrs. Lippmon Brothers,, Sucuu.
nuh:
Dl AR SIRS-I will wire to you
70 Inform you that | IVES afflicted
with Blood Disease. I~t,ied one
bottle of and it gave me no
relief. | was in bed seven months.
l tried prominent physicians, and
they could not 40 me any good. ]
saw your advertisement OF =. Z. L
in the Apalachicola Times, aud
thought would try it. The bottle
| got tonight makes seven or eight
aud, oh, how good | feel. | have
been up ever since and at my bust
ness-lumber Inspector. You may
publish this it you desire. | have
lntormed my friends that Z. /. p. j,
life, health aud strength.
VI. l.. BOLDEN.
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nERMETU Err CURES FEVERS

make the statement. that st,er long eX-
perience and ample test. we believe
Gerineturer viii break y case Ot or
,,inary or Typhoid fever Within twelve
hours from first dose. Our belief i
based Oh such testimony as We offer be