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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

General Buffers gift for bringing out
and taking advantage Of every techni.
cality was fully illustrated in the famous
case OF a respectfully connected man in
Boston, who, being affected with mania
for stealing, was brought to trial on four
indictments. General Butler was the
prisoners counsel. If the prisoner was
convicted on all four indictments he
would be liable to Imprisonment for six
ty years. AS the court was assembling
General Butler agreed with the counsel
for the prosecution that three indict-
ments should be quashed on condition
that the prisoner should plead guilty to
the one which charged the theft with the
greatest amount.
The prisoner, to his amazement. was
ordered by his counsel to plead guilty.
"Say guilty. SIR" said the general stern
ly. The man obeyed, and the other three
indictments were nolle pressed. But
when the counsel for the prosecution
moved for sentence General Butler
pointed out fatal flaw, manifest to
every one when attention was called to
1t. In ten minutes the astonished pris-
oner was free man. 1t is said that the
court laughed at the ruse, the cleverness
Of which it was impossible not to admire.
Lawyers do not fail to express admira-
ton for General Buffers legal abilities.
Said l. S. Morse: For seventeen years
prior to 1871 l was district attorney Of
Middlesex county, Mass. General But
Ter defended great many criminals
during my term of Office. He was a
most dangerous adversary, and every
point had to be most carefully defended
lest he should pick hole in it. He was
very ingenious, and as technical law
yer was the ablest ever saw"
Judge j. c.. Abbott says: 81 have
probably tried more cases against Gen.
eral Butler than any other lawyer. H.
the period from 1910 to 1860 we met
often. In one faculty have never known
him to be excelled by any lawyer. This
was the keeping out and the getting in
of evidence"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

Sarah Hildreth was carefully educatet
In her native city, and doubtless her ac
quaintance with the theater was ex
tremely limited during her girlhood
But that did not prevent her from be
coming enamored of the stage. She was
scarce eighteen when there came to hel
an opportunity TO realize her fondest
dreams, and on Aug. 10, 1887, Sarah Hill
dreth-doubtless to the amazement OF
her friends in quiet Lowell-made hei
debut on the professional stage, coming
forth, moreover, not minor actress, but
a full fiedged star.
The scene of her essay was the historic
Park theater in Cincinnati, and s.he play
was THE Wife," Sheridan Knowles
powerful story of intrigue, in which the
fair young debutante appeared as Mari
ana. The gentle grace and refined
beauty of Sarah Hildreth won the
severest of her critics. Her ladylike de-
meanor, her intelligent countenance, her
modest costume, spoke volumes in her
favor, and she scored hit.
After particularly prosperous winter
as the leading lady of the Charleston and
Columbia Is. CO. stock companies Miss
Hildreth played in the largest cities in
the United States, and in 1S42 became
the leading lady of the Park theater,
Cincinnati. The support, however, was
too strong for her, and her engagement
was terminated suddenly by herself.
She then accepted position to do leads
at the old National theater, in the same
city. During the time that she was un-
der contract to the National theater peo-
pie Miss Hildreth played star engage
ment III Louisville, where she was ten
dered mammoth benefit.
AT that benefit, applauding the young
actress as she recited the ponderous blank
verse of Talfourd's "Ion," was BENJAMIN
+. Butler. The lawyer, then in the cata-
logue of rising young men of the east,
had already pressed his suit and had won
a favorable answer. To attend the bene-
fit he had made the journey from Low
ell, and it was his purpose to escort Miss
Hildreth back TO. that city. He fulfilled
his purpose and more too.
In few days it became known that
'AAS Nouiu lOSt MISS I)dTuu
perhaps forever. in a few months came
the news Of her marriage to General
Fuller. 1t is related that before their
union she exacted promise from ner
hance that she should be allowed to re- |
turn to the stage at the end of year if
she wished. But she never sought full
hllment of that promise.
The cares of family changed her
views, and in the quietude and happi-
ness of her Lowell home Mrs. Butler
soon forgot the glamour and the fever
OF the theater. She never again ap-
peared in public. Bearing three chill
dren, she lived to see them grow into
useful men and women. In the spring
Of 1876 she died at the Massachusetts
General hospital in Boston after a long
illness Of cancer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

met Mr.. Choate is proverbial. The for
mer devoted large share Of his argu-
ment to warning the jury to beware OF
the magic spell Of Choate's eloquence,
which caused men TO lose their reason
and become incapable Of judging be-
tween right and wrong and to award
their verdict as tribute to oratory
rather than as just decision. The ef-
fective warning caused Choate's elo-
quence to seem the chief issue in the
case. Consequently the great orator
dared not exercise it, and began his ar
gument|by saying, "My speech shall be
the speech of plain old man." But
Choate was not Choate in noneloquent
speech, and General Butler won his case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13
General Buffers Big Appetite.

A Washington correspondent, writing
of Butler IL 1888, said:
The astronomical peculiarities OF
great men are frequently made subject
OF comment. OF all the public charac-
ters who visit Washington, / am told
that Ben Butler heads the list as far as
his ability for slowing away food is con-
cerned. He literally takes the cake"
for the steaming pancake is his weak
ness, and it is the testimony here that
the most agile cook in the district cannot
turn the farinaceous fapjack fast enough
to meet the demands of Ben's appetite.
In the lower part Of Pennsylvania
avenue there stands little hotel, an un-
pretentious little caravansary, noted for
the correctness Of its cuisine and its ex-
cellent service. II is a quiet resort, with
all the comforts of an old English tavern
and the seclusion SO dear TO the average
gormandizer. Ben Butler frequently
cYnes to this place to order his favorite
dfh.
81 have heard of appetites," said an
attendant to me the other day, "but
never knew exactly what real appetite
was before l saw Mr.. Butler. I Iremem-
Der the first time he came here he or.
dered two porterhouse steaks, dozen
fried eggs, with fried onions, raw fried
potatoes and pancakes to suit. thought
1t was for q party Of four, and fixed
plates, napkins, knives and forks accord.
ingly.
What the - are you bringing all
these. dishes il. here for1 Do you sup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13


An old Washingtonian tells Of thrill.
ing midnight ride by General Ben But
Ter from Baltimore to Washington to
carry the news of the capture of Fort
Hatteras to President Lincoln. After
the fort had been occupied by Buffers
troops the general started on q transport
for Washington by way Of Annapolis.
AT the latter point locomotive and a
passenger car were found, and the gen.
eral was whirled to Annapolis Junction,
where he was stopped at II o'clock at
night by an officer of the road, who said
his train could not proceed until the reg
ular express from Washington to Balti-
more had passed.
HAS the train left Washington yety'
asked Butler.
Ii had not.
Cannot this train run to Washington
before the express will leavey'
The officer replied that it might, but
it was contrary to the regulations of the
road.
Then" said Butler, 1--WE will do It,"
"But it is contrary to the regulations.
insisted the railroad man.
mo, it is not" quickly replied Butler.
There are new regulations in force
now," and ordering the passenger coach
to be cut off he sprang upon the engine
and gave the engineer the word of COM
mand:
"Go throughr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

way. He didn't say word, though, but
! think he repented.
"What did Farragut say? Oh, moth
ing. Only winked. He rarely drank,
you know. remember at New Orleans
the army gave the navy dinner, and we
put the admiral at the head of the table.
About two glasses was all he would take
all he needed--and he was just the
merriest little man You ever saw, crack
ling with cheeriness and unaffected as Q
child"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

ENJAMIN FRANK.
LIN BUTLER was
the Proteus Of his
time. 1t is fan
within bounds to
say that no other
American has
been prominent
In so many lines
of activity or ex-
cited so many
and such widely
varying criti-
cisms In each
line. Whatever
else he was or
was not. he GER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

1t Is scarcely necessary to add that
General Butler never apologized for the
famous order, and in his autobiography
justified it with lawyerlike ability. A.
to all other matters, it is sufficient to say
that the poor were fed and employed
order maintained and the health of the
city preserved at a cost which now seems
wonderfully small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

The engineer hesitating, the general
seized the throttle, remarking, 81 know
something about locomotive myself.
Without further remonstrance the en-.
gineer started the locomotive, and the
big iron horse was soon speeding down
the track at a tremendous pace, Butler
standing, watch in hand, timing the dis
tance between the mile posts.
1t was terrific pace for those days,
and the run was made in total darkness.
just before midnight the lights Of the
capital were discerned in the distance,
and two minutes later the engine came
shrieking into the station, just FIVE min.
utes before the time scheduled for the
departure Of the Baltimore express.
"Well done, my man." said Butler az
he slapped the engineer on the back and
jumped upon the station platform. "The
new regulations are revoked and the old
ones renewed"
Butler sprang into waiting carriage
and was quickly whirled to the White
House. President Lincoln was aroused,
and Montgomery Blair and Captain Fox,
assistant secretary Of the navy, were
speedily summoned. Mr.. Lincoln ap-
peared in q long white nightshirt, and
upon hearing the news seized Fox, q
short, stout man, in his arms, and the
two danced around the room, the presi.
dents long, naked legs cutting the wild
est capers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13
STORIES OF BEN BUTLER
His Valor in War and Pugnac.
ity in Peace.
LEGAL AND POLITICAL AOUMTN.

HIS Remarkable Career rs Lawyer. soidie,
and Statesman Was RepIets with ORA
matte and Humorous Incidents, Some o,
the Most Entertaining OF Which Are
Here Set Forth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

that year Qs6g are here presented Jus,
to indicate the feeling Of the times. Pau
II. Hayne, the poet Of South Carolina
invoked the patriotic muse to this effect
Aye, drop the treacherous maski Throw bv
The cloak which veiled thine instincts fell
stand forth, thou base. fnoarnate Lie,
Stamped with the signet brand Of hell
AT last we view thee as thou art
A trickster with demons heart
As loathsome, charnel vapors melt,
Swept by invisible winds 10 naught.
30 may this fend Of lust and guilt
Die like nightmares hideous thought
Naught left TO mark the monsters name
Save-immortality Of shameI
In the British parliament the orde,
was denounced in the strongest Ian
guage, and Vhe London Punch gave II a
political notice m this strain:
Haynau's lash tore woman's back.
When she riz his dander;
Butler, by his edict black,
stumps that famed commander.
Wreaking upon maid and dame
Savagery subtler--
None but Nena Sahib name
Along with General Butler.
Yankee doodle, doodle doc.
Yankee doodle dandy;
Butler is n rare Yahoo,
AS brave as Sepoy Pandy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

General Buffers Only Love AMIR.
Those who knew the old warhorse.
who have been under the spell Of his elo-
0uence. who have felt the feryor Of his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-13

The Johnny Was Too Much for Butler.
Here's good story of General Butler.
II seems that directly after the battle
OF Chickamauga q Johnny went about
the streets Of New Orleans accostinp
every man who wore the blue with,
Didn't Stonewall jackson give you h
at Chickamauga?'
General Butler called the exultant
rebel before him and told him he could
either take the oath of allegiance or 10
to Ship island for two years. Johnny
deliberated, but finally agreed to take
the oath. When he had sworn TO sup
port the constitution he turned to Gen.
eral Butler and said:
Now We are both loyal citizens, amt
we, generalY"
well, trust %" said General Butler.
Then" said Johnny, IL want 10 ask
you IL stonewall jackson didn't xive M
h-rst CbickswsusaS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

Mr.. Philip A. Bruce, who Tor several
wears has been connected with the ell
torial staff Of The Times. begins to-nlor-
row his Iabors as secretary Of the Virginia
Historical Society, to which h. was re-
Gently elected. TIE society VIII nave
,olnahle and efficient services in their
new officer.
MIR. NJ. watkins Norvell has RESIGNED
his connection with the local staff OF The
Times to accept a position with Mr.. Z. +.
Barney, president Of the Virginia Steam
hoof company. Mr.. Norvell has proven
a valuable acquisition to the force and
will be greatly missed by his associates
on the paper.
Mr.. r.. @. Hlden. son of the Rev. J. c.
Uiden. Of this city. begins the new year
on the local STAFF of The Times. Mr..
Hiden is a graceful writer, and viii be
welcomed into the newspaper fraternity
OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

1865 TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS
that now belong TO US will be yours before
next Saturday if PRICES HAVE ANY IN
FLUENCE.
One case marked s1.5O contains Trimmed
Felt Hats in a variety Of shapes that sold
from 20 to $3.50.
Another case marked $3.50 contains
Trimmed Hats and Bonnets that cold oil the
way from s3.7j to $3.50.
still another lot marked s4.9s contains
stylish patterns as we'll as those made by
our experienced help. which sold right along
tc date at Sc to 80.
The Imported Pattern Hats have q ticket
marked s6.95. This lot takes in the re-
mainder Of our hats which cold at from
SO to s1s.
Untrimmed Hats that were SOC. and GO.
are now 25c.
French Felt Hats that sold from sl.25to
e are now Zoe.
Yachting Caps hat sold q: CSC. are now
15c.
Velvet-Top Sailors, formerly sold ct &C..
are now Csc.
Fancy Feathers marked down to half for
mer price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is Il blood or constitutional dis
ease. and in order 10 cure It you have
TO take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
cure is taken internally. and acts directly
on the blood and MUCOUS surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is no quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best physi-
slams I'm this country for years. and IS a
regular prescription. II is composed Of
the best tonics known, combired with
The best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com
bination of the two ingredients Is what
produces such wonderful results i'm curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. j.. CHENEY * CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 15c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
torton viii receive their friends

and Miss Morton will receive their friends
On Thursdays in January from 2 to b..
Mrs. Laird, Of North Carolina, daugh-
ter Of Governor Holt. will be the guest or
Mrs. Charles Whitlock early this month.
Mrs. whitiock will entertain handsomely
for her.
Mrs. George Bloomer. Of Washington,
will be the guest OF Mrs. Harry Frazier
In January.
Mrs. Judge Sterling y. Toney. OF Louis
vile. will visit Mrs. X. III. Whitlock this
month.
Miss Julia Coggill, OF New York, is
expected this week to visit Mrs. Levin
Joynes.
Miss Parke Bagby. who has been spend
ing several weeks in New York, viii re-
turn this week.
Miss Emma Gildersleeve, OF Baltimore,
IS the guest Of the Misses Camm.
On Tuesday there will be a meeting
OF the committees on the A. 7. V. A. ball
at Mrs. Bagby's. east Grace. which will
be very important. after which their
arrara tents will proceed to the final
success on January 9th.
FELIX.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
LADIES' CL0AKS AND WRAPS.

Last great cut and most important one
made this season on our entire stock Of Gar
ments for Ladies and Misses, nons pre-
served $3.50 Coats marked to 50; $40 gar
ments reduced to 81; Sl2 and SIS Garments
marked down TO $40, SIS, s1s and go La
dies and Misses Garments marked down to
:12 and $3.50.
We want to sell all our Cloaks this week;
these prices ought to do it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
Tie Arial Tied In,

The steamer Ariel started up for Rich
mond last evening from city Point. but
tied up for safety from the ice mt Meadow
Vile last night.
She Will come 10 Richmond to-day and
leave on her regular trip tomorrow Mon
day. morning.
The river is open for through navigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01
MOZART AND THEATRE.
THE NEW YEAR BRINGS Us ExCEL-
LENT ATTRACTIONS.
Mansfield for Four Nights ut the Academy.
Dainty Lizzie Evans mt tho
Richmond Theatre.

In the actors
life, o than
any other, is
The h e
strangely devei-
oped, that am
bition is the
sole incentive to
mans perma-
nent success.
There are but
few ranges in
which this fea-
ure is SO char
q C I i5tiCally
marked as in
the perpetual
romance which
surrounds the
average Thes-
plans existence.
HCUrS OF STUDY
would fail to
al I n c
smallest incon-
gruitics of life
upon the stage,
or bring 10
mind the real
c irc umstances
un Il e which
such existence
IS at times en-
durcd.
There IS but
M object I'm IL
all: it is sue
cess. Beyond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

Miss Bessie Pace entertained a number
Of friends informally on Saturday evening
to watch the old year out.
Miss Mary Howard save a charming
luncheon at her home on Floyd avenue
on Thursday in honor Of Miss Glider
sleeve, Of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Evelyn Smith
gave a very delightful egg-nog party at
their home on east Franklin on Saturday
evening.
Miss Minnie Cox entertained a few
friends at a delightful tea" on Tuesday
evening.
The first week in January is 20 be a
most brilliant one. The Charity ball is
IT'S most prominent event. and viii take
place on Thursday evening, January 9Th.
Although &c viii De a brilliant fancy ball,
with many exquisite and unique cos
tunes, the greatest interest is taken
by all in It's success. There is full liberty
to attend the ban in simple evening
dress. The gallery viii be crowded with
fashionable spectators, many tickets hav-
ing been disposed OF for a sight of this
radiant scene TO be.
Annie Walker win give an elegant re-
ccption on Wednesday evening in honor
Of Miss Columbia Stanard Hayes.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. O'B. Cowardin will
entertain the Tuesday Euchre Club on
Tues lay evening.
MIR. and Mrs. G. D. L%anghorne will en-
terrain the Thursday Club on Friday
evening.
The same evening the Literary Club
will meet at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Crump.
Miss Flossie Talbot win give a large
party on Tuesday evening.
Monday evening the Christmas german
OF the Richmond German Club will be
given at the Masonic Temple Hall.
The number Of AT Homes" during the
week will also add TO It's %brilliancy.
on Monday afternoon tNew Year, the
Misses Darlington will be informally AT
Home" in honor Of Miss Edith Walker,
OF Staten Island.
Miss Bessie Pace and Miss Meta Potts
will be AT Home" in honor Of their
guests Tuesday afternoons In January.
Mrs. T.. M. Boykin and Misses Boykin
will be "A Home" on Wednesday after
moons In January.
Mrs. II. c. Morton, Mrs. Waller Morton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

Skating on Reservoir Lake is still very
good. and large numbers of merry-makers
were ava ling themselves of the rare treat
Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

on Frllay evenlnE a soclal cIuD, kHOWH
as the "B. II. c. Club" gave Il very de-
iiehtfui entertainment at the residence OF
Mr.. Il. Fray ser. on Tw%enty-ninth street.
The young ladies present were the Misses
sadie and Bernie Ford, Moliie Nearger'
Neale. Riddick, Walsh. Mallory. Holds
worth. Mann and Lizzie Andrews. Ihe
gentlemen were: Blessrs. J. Gibson, \.
T.. Lamkin, S. Warden, i. Hobson' Percy
Walsh, W. Hawkins, Ed. Frayser' W.
Noale and +. Lafcn.
The chapcrons were; Mrs j. ro'u'
Mrs Elicit and Miss Nellie Frayser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

tuous repast. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Bosher, Mrs. Janney,
MIR. and Mrs. Robert II. Whitlock. Mr..
and Mrs. Levin Joynes. MIR. and Mrs.
Charles y. Lathrop. MFR. and Mrs. Lucien
Tatum. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton Starkc. MIR.
and Mrs. c. ID. ~Langhornc. Mrs. and
Miss Russell, OF Hartford; Mrs. Moncure
Perkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Donnan,
Miss Gregg. OF Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Talbot. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tai
bolt. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Workman.
ST.. Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Ryland, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. OBJ. Cowardin, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Carter. Mr.. and Mrs. o Dunlop,
Mrs. Ed. Mayo. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Welsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas R1ther-
foord, Mrs. a. Il. Camm, Mrs. Ed. Beuk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gray. Mrs. Nora
Leary. Mrs. Gray sklpwith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Boiling, Misses Irene Lanshorne.
Sallie Talbot. Gertrude Camm and
Messrs. Thomas n. Williams. Adolph
Williams. William Workman. Ed. Mayo.
James Parkinson. IL. l.. Cabell and Dr.
Lewis Bosher.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-06-25
IBRE DE EXPLOSION 7 COMBUSTION EXPON
MEAS. SIN HUMO NIrMAL OLOR
AVISO IMPORTANTE.

Es sabido que ningun petr6leo, namesele con 81
aombre que 90 quiera Kerosne Cas- Aceite de carbon
Luz Damante Luz del hOgar. deja de nfamable en-
absoluto pues adquieado cierto gdo dc caor Sc en-
ciende Al contacto de una ama Por tanto esta Agen-
cia recomienda los consumidores Que
smdeen sguientes reglas de sus productos
nara eyitar On 10 possible cualquier accidente.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-06-25

Estos vapores haran es-
Gala en- los principales
puerots de Ia Isla, segun
las necesida dades del ira
Afco.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-03


"Give her few hairpins, and she will
make home happy" was said of q young
woman who possesses infinite resources. 1t
was figure of speech which will doubtless
appeal more to the feminine understand
ing than to the mind masculine, for the
latter will never be able TO understand the
immense number of uses and possibilities
of this ever handy, always accessible fe-
male appendage, or convenience, or wbat
ever may be its proper designation. As an
all round desirable travelling companion IL
has no equal-no Yankee notion can hold
candle to it,
If your Tauchnitz is uncut, out comes
the hairpin, and better paper cutter can.
not be invented And-tcll 1t not in Gath
but rather than trouble herself to take
off her gloves the society girl will prompt
ly extract pin from her perfumed tresses,
will rub it daintily with her cobweb OF
handkerchief and use it in lieu of fork to
eat berries in the train.
As shoe buttoner in case of necessity
all the world knows its merits. Used AS a
geometrical instrument, it will draw cir
Gle rs vel as the best Of compasses. 1t can
be II bodkin II need be. 1t can be needle
even. 1t can pick locks, mend straps, fastcn
refractory bags; it can be used as clothes
pin, book marker-in fact, it is verita-
Bile multum in parvo, and the name of its
capabilities is legion in the hands of an
American girl of fair abilities.-New York
Tribune.