Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1882, Page 2

to CITY AND DISTRICT. THE CITY MARKETS. SY ADVANCE IN BUTTER AND OTHER COMWODITIES— IN TRE VEGETABLE ANP FRUIT LINE— FRATURES OF THE WEEK. In the city wholesale market during the « has been lively, particularly tn the veg- nd fruit Hine, and the demand for flour, provisions and fresh tovts has been steady, with Dut stizht changes generally tn prices. -None of the whelesale dealers cemolain of dull times, and supplies have been moving on without tnterrup- without change, and a to dullness. The corn tive; soutlern Is searce 1 e receipts of old wheat and very tittle ts doing 11 this line. Oats are steady withoat change, and the hay mar- downward tendency of price, caused ibly by the flue prospects of the new and abundant crops. ket quiet wit FRESH MEAT. ‘The fresh meat market closed to-day easy, and ‘with slightiy lower prices anticipated. There has Deen a slight, though perceptible rise in cured meats, ond everything in the cured meat line per- taining to the hog kind, except lard, which re- mains as at last quotations. In butter there has been a general advance on all kinds of good stocks, but the common kinds re- Main at prices last quoted. In poultry old fowls are in pretty fair demand, and fine spring chickens meet with quick salesand fair prices. ‘Tne old potato crop Is nearly out of the market, and dealers are turning attention to the new crop of Bermudas and others from the southera states. One of the heaviest dealers In old potatoés on Loutsians avenue has but three to four hundred Dushels left on sale, and none are arriving. The supplies of new vegetables are generally abundant and of good quality. re to-day, wholesale, as follows: Min- Resota patent process, a$9.00; do. bakers’ Drands. $7.0017.25; family, patent. process, $7.2a- $7.75; do. standard brands, $6.75; do. trade brands, Xtra, $6.00a$625: Super, $4.75a85.00; fine, ; Middiing, $1.00%$3.50; rye, S.Be8s.50, jo. uD # 0: Riis: corn meal, bolted, white, 90:92 cents; Dolted, yellow. #5088 cents! Butter.—The best creameries are quoted at wholesale and in jovbing lots at 28: Obl, 21: ae. ; and } , and New York state best for aryland suppiles, not muz the ordinary grades are all selling best are firm, with upward ten— shlerable quantity of oleo- mary. In the market. Eggs are quiet, and the market dull at 18c. per doze: rn. ‘The Jobbing prices of fresh meats are as follows: Choice hind quarters beef, 15at6e.; choice fore uarters, 10.1lc.; common hind quarters, 10a12. ; Savors quarters, Bad: Veal “chotce, tate: common, 8%. Lambs—Choice, 12213¢.; common, Walle. “Mutton—Choice, Gat0e.; common, 6a8e. ‘The market closed easy, with lower prices anticl- PYOld fowls, (live,) 12c. per Ih; spring chickens, THE GENERAL ADVANCE OW PROVISIONS brings hams at 1514 to 16c., sugar-cured shoulders Walic., western bulk shoulders 102104, western smoked 114yaIl%, western sides 1334, smoked do. 14%, Jowis 548, dried beef 1820, tongues $5186.50 per doz. The best grades of provisions have an ‘upward tendency, with advance anticipated. Pure lard !s worth 18a13%. There 1s not much inelina- Hon among respectable dealers to handle inferior s of lard Jobbing prices of vegetables and green fruits to-day as follows: Old potatoes, $2 per Dushel; new, Including Bermudas and southern $6.50037.50 per DDL ; Florida tomatoes, $2a$3 Ee box; cucumbers, $1.502%2 per box; cymlings per box; string beans, $3.50:$4.50 per half pbL Dak; peas, $1.50ag2 ; Bermuda onions, $2 Wa$2 7 per box; cabbage, $2.500$3.50 per DbL; Tettuce. $1031.50 per bbL; strawberries, $a$10 per hundred boxes; Dlackb*rries, $59$10 per hundre boxes; cherries, $8:$12 per hundred . boxes; rsehes, £2 50.84 per thre peck boxes for the best, were lively yesterday and de: being steady, with ag: Im Memory of Garibaldi. & PUBLIC MEETING HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF FTALIAN CITIZENS—STEPS TAKEN TOWARDS ERECT- ING 4 MONUMENT. A large and spirited meeting of Italian citizens of this District was held Wednesday night at Marint’s hall, on E street, in honor of the late kero and patriot, Gen. Garibaldi, and to take measures to Perpetuate his memory by establishing thenucleus of a fund with which to erect In the city of Wash- ington a suitable mopumert. The hall was hand. somely draped in the different national colors, the most conspicuous being the Italtan and American. ©n the stage, and near the front, were fixed upon portralts—one of red shirt, asa sailor, and ington. On the rear wail ded the banner of the ety of the District of Co- ted upon the platform were Dr. arint, Hon. John A. Kasson, and © Tinagita, Francisco Sunfaltppo, Angelo Ghiselll, Domenteo Cristofant and Fran- eisco Tarnarone. Jn the gallery was a portion of the marine band, which discoursed selections of music at intervals during the evening. Dr. Verdi the president, after calling the meeting ead lett -rs expressing svi ment from the Pi Se E Robert G. Ingersoll John A. Kasson then Gelivered an eloquent eulogy upon Garibaldi, and Was followed by Dr. Verdi, who addressed the audience in Itallan on the life and character of Italy’s great statesman and hero. When Dr. Verdi elosed, he read a note, just received, containing §reetiligs trom the Columbia Turn Verein, “_Atter hese exercises a business meeting was held by the society, and a handsome sum was collected for the monument. Hon. James G. Blaine, Hon. John A. Kasson and Mr. RG. Ingersoll were elected members. ee Dreps IN Fze have been filed as follows: Henry Stopsack to George Y. Thorpe, sub. 14, sq. 95; W. Blair, trustee, to V. M.'Power and James ‘White, part 3, Sq. 784; $2,075. Joseph H. Jones to C.H. Bruce, sub. 42 and part 43. 3q. 1002; $1,300. Susan F. Oxer to Hugh B. McCaffrey, sub. Ki 9q- 383; 00. R McKnight to widow and heirs of W. €. Denny, sub. 6, sq- 106; $—. Enoch Ridgway % Frank i Smith, south halt 18, sq. 293; $4,000. Chas. Com, trustee, to same, north half 19, Sq. 293; $200, J.T. Lenmain to W. E. Edmonston, jot 3, 8q. 173; $50. A. T. Bradicy, trustee, to Hartlet E Wood, lot 2, res. D; $2,000." 'W. Jones to E. O'Neill rt sub. 45, sq. 545; $700. EA. Thomas to A. J. impson, north half lot 27, sq. 501; son et al, trustees, to Elizabeth J. Rocks, sub. 43, $84; $257.50. Fannie E Nickodemus toR. Fulla~ rts S9and 9), B. & H’s addition to George $400. B. R. Mayrield, trustee, to Mary Julia Sch, lot 8, sq. 150; $2,000, W.' Jones to Ed- ‘bompson to Mary J. Feit, n. 3 ES. Smith to Catherine E Beil, An sq. 452: $2,070. Tt, lots 21 and 2, s 820; $—. C. E. Henry, U. marshal. to Jos.'T. Coldwell, pt. 4, sq. 99; $150. Geo. M. Kengla to Robert E. Frey, pt. 90, B.'& H.'s addition to Ge to W. M. Hoty dan t W. RO} rgetown; $41 Wiltize to Ann’ A. McEwe: n to 2.20. Mary A. Hyde to Jobn A. Kep- . $4. 628: $—_ B. Todd to E pt. 25, sq. 197; $8293 John F. Ennis, trustee, to same, Same ‘property; $150. Jennie C. Morley to Mary B. Johnston, subs. 28 and 29, sq. 159; 24 200 French’ to Jos. H. Neuhaus, 91.2 Io Sof 104 W. M. Hodges to Lewis J. ~ Sub. 48, Sq. 510, and n. 1, sq. 478; $1,325, M. M. Manning to John H. Franels, lots 2, 3, 80, 81 aid 82, Glendale; $100. > Guiteau. ‘Tu the Editor of Tar Evesrse Stan. The matter has begun to be agitated touch- Ing a spiritual adviser for Guiteau. It does not Seem to be quite well ascertained who the gen- tieman may be. It may be taken for granted, however, that he isto be some Christian, and Probably a Christian minister. ‘The first three questions, therefore, that such spiritual adviser should proper'y propose to Guiteau are the following: 1. Did you designedly James A. Garfield? 2. In doing so, did you perpetrate a wrong and desperately wicked act? 3. Are you sorry for that act of murder, and do you sincerely and deeply repent of having committed it? Now, unless Guiteau gives, sincerely and Gnequivocally, to each of the above three ques- tions an affirmative answer—but if, on the con+ trary, le persists, as he has from the beginning rsisted, in declaring his innocence in connec- ion with that most outrageous murder. then, and in that event, his feet are utterly off from the Christian foundation for salvation, and his spiritual adviser has properly nothing further to say, religiously, to this criminal, but should at once retire from his presence. There may be salvation for the soul of this unhappy man, when, on the last day of this present June that Soul flies away to mect its radon: bnt If so, such salvation will be by some means outside of janity. Cc. A. ee Seats Wanted at the Arsenal. ‘To the Editor of the Eveyine Stan. Will Tue Star suggest to the consideration of the commander of the arsenal that the one thing needed to constitute those grounds the most perfect resort of its kind is suitable rustic seats at intervals along the sea wall, where the World-worn and weary may find rest for body and brain. The grand old trees, the velvet turf, and the soothing effect of the light and shade, on ‘the flowing river, with white sails dotted here ‘and there, on its gleaming surface, give variety not to be found in any other pork or grounds. Deeming your paper the most effectual means through which improvements are suggested and serra Lens axe bale cmc hosia Sarees Bicati ol ns, eer x ing it may foo tel which may accomplish the result. Pao Boxe Pustice, Guitcan’s Poetic Mania. ANOTHER PLIGHT ON HIS PEGASEUS—WHAT HE WANIS AND WHAT HB BELIEVES. Guitedu has again taken a flight into the em- pyreal realm of poctry, as the following lines testity: Gop’s WAYS. Thou Jehovaht All things created Save the evil onet He being uncreated Like thyself. (See my book.) ‘The sun, moon, and stars; ‘This earth, and all things, Misible and invisible, ou created, By Thy magte powert Cehturies God created * In his image, Man. Adam and Eve, In the garden, Worshtped God And were sinless. Men took wives. ‘They muitiplied. Noah came; Then, a food. ‘Man, started again! And made him, His law-giver ‘And ruler of His Favorite Nation— jews— The Bible ts full Of cases, like this, Showing ‘That God Always protects ‘His man. ‘Two thousand years passed, And the Jews— Abraham's Grew rich and mighty, And Goud judged them. A 2 of poverty and grief, man ot ‘Appeared, And claimed to be their Messiah. “Jesus of Nazareth” ‘The Jews agreed ‘Was not God’s man; And Him, They crucified, Intending to do God service. “My Father and I are one.” “"Tig Di:sphemy!” they cried; And God’s Son crucified. ‘This made the emmeeney. mad ‘The Jews mistook their man! But that, made no difference! ‘They thought they were doing service In cructfying a vile Impostor. But that, made no difference! “Father, forgive them!” But that, made no differencet QNote thése points.) In endless pain! ‘Like a jumping tooth, Lasting forever and ever! A Jumping tooth dives an idea of hell, And that is what, ‘Those Jews got!) When Jerusalem went out A.D. 70, ‘The Jews, Were judged. They Went to hell! ‘They also lost their Nationality, And God has cursed Them From that day To this. ‘The Gentiles, will have Their judgment Later on. (See my book.) ‘This is terribie! But it is God’s way! "That's all I say. In the matter of Gartieid’s removal, 1am God's man, And don’t torget it! Ye Americans And ye men of power, Lest ye get into hell! Asdid the Jews. ‘This is short and sharp But it is true, God always vindicates ‘His m: And vindicates ‘Him, toot Better let God’s man But do as you please! I want an unconditional pardon; For I am an inspired Patriot. ‘Nothing short of itt Isaved my ed my party, I spend tn Jaf, phe men that ‘keep Me here Will rue it! God keeps the account! Cuarizs Guirzav. U.S. Jail, June 11th, 1882. ee ‘The Close of the Froebel Year. ‘To the Editor of Tax Evewixe Stan: As all educational matters are of peculiar interest at this period of the year, I ask space for a few words ‘germain to the subject.” The “Washington Froebel Society” begins its monthly meetings In October and ends them in June, consequently the meeting held on Wed- nesdgy, June 14th, was the last of the current year. Mrs. Dr. Bigelow, of No. %31 G street northwest, threw her pleasant parlors open to the society and made every one feel welcome. Although there was no printed program, the meeting was one of unusual profit and interest. Several important measures were adopted for the ensuing year, among them one continuing the Bethany Free Kindergarten, which owes its existence and maintenance to this society. It was decided to open the school in September, and all moneys to be received by the society were devoted to its support. A vote of thanks was given to Miss Emma Graves, who has almost given her life for the Bethany kindergarten, and but for whose devo- tion and perseverance against tremendous odds, the school must have been closed up months ago. Also, a vote of thanks to Miss Bessie Graves, for Eine an entire normal course free, to a teacher for the same school. Also, a sim- ilar vote to Miss Morton, the recording secre- tary, for her faithful services for three years past. The eeds of Friday night’s con- cert at E-street chureh were devoted to paying Miss Emma Graves the sum still due her for teaching. The president gave an account of the closing exercises at the Bethany Free Kindergarten, Wednesday afternoon, in which he spoke in terms of unqualified praise of the admirable training and instruction evinced by the little ones attending the school. The Froebel society deems the grand concert of Friday evening a titting conclusion of its he work, and com- mends to the kind at: ‘ion and ctical sym- pathy of the thousands of benevolent people in Yashington its adopted child, the Bethany Free Kindergarten, in which an effort is being made to resene worse than orphaned children from a life of ignorance and ion, and lift them up into the light of a true and noble life. To this end, the Washington Froebel Society de- votes all its energies and its means. and desires the assistance of all good men and women. Respectfully, Mrs. A. H. Mont, Corresponding Secretary Society. Washington Froebel Sennen Mrs. Laughton and Mount Vernon, ‘To the Editor of Tax Evrwixe STAR. AN INTERESTING AFFAIR. Secial Gathering at the First Baptist Church. Thursday night the members of this church tendered the faculty of the Columbian university (nearly all of whom are members of the First Baptist church) a complimentary reunion prior to their leave for their usual summer vacation. There was a variation from the usual Thursday evening exercises. A Bible reading had been arranged, and was conducted by one of the lay members. After the reading there was an in- termission for social greeting and refreshments. The matrons of the church had @ most tempting menu of the delicacies of the season, consisting in part of ices, cream, delicious ber- ries, cakes and coffee, which were served with &@ generous hand by some fitteen or twenty of the many beautiful young ladies for which this church so justly noted. The platform was decorated with a choice selection of potted plants, and the several tables were ornamented ‘with besntiful flowers in artistic design. Arter the refreshments had been served, the_meetin; was called to order, and the pastor, Dr. J. H. Cuthbert, who on Wednesday last was. vice president of the corporation of the Colum- dian beaphtacbay. 4 welcomed the guests. A dis- cussion then followed upon the general welfare of the church and the consideration of such steps as might increase ite usefulness by a change of location. There was a hearty and unanimous nen in favor of formally con- sidering the advisability of selling the present church edifice and the purchase of a site for the erection of another to the northward and west- ward. An offer has been submitted for the pur- chase of the present church property. It is in contemplation to hold a special meeting the coming week and take app:opriate action both with regard to selling and renting. Asa matter of interest, it may be stated that the old First Baptist church and the Columbian university are sufficiently near of kin to be led a8 twin sisters. They neither blush to own the fact that they have about attained the modest age of three-score years, ——_—__-e-—___. THE SURGEON GENERAL'S OFFICE. Interesting Features. THE NATIONAL MEDICAL MUSEUM—THES PENSION AND RECORD DIVISION—EIGHTEEN THOUSAND VOLUMES OF HOSPITAL BOOKS—VAST AMOUNT OF WORK REQUIRED — ADDITIONAL FORCE NEEDED. The Surgeon General's office is a branch ef the War department, and one of the most im- Portant branches. Its work is very important, and its force of clerks large and necessarily com- petent. This office is presided over by the Sur- geon General of the Army, J. K. Barnes, with rank of brigadier general. He has his office on Pennsylvania avenue, near 15th street, adjoining Riggs’ bank. There are two branches of the Surgeon General's office—one on 10th street, between E and F streets, in the builling familiarly known as the old Ford theater, in which President Lincoln was assassinated. In this building 1s the National Medical Muse- um, which is considered to be one of the finest, if not the finest, in the world. The other branch isonthe corner of F and 10th streets, in the new Holtzman building. There is an assistant surgeon general, Gen. Crane, with the rank of colonel. Gen. Barnes and he receive the salaries of army officers of their respective ranks. The chief clerk of the office is Samuel Ramsey, who receives a salary of $2,000 per annum. There are over three hundred employes in the Surgeon General’s office, divided as follows: Nine at a salary of $1,800; six, $1.600; nine, $1,400; one hundred and ten, $1,200; one hundred and fif- teen, $1,000; one, 3840; eight, $78@. In addition there are six temporary clerks at $1,000, and fourat $600. Thereare thirteen enlisted men em- ployed here. who receive the pay of a soldier and commutation of allowances. The anatomist has a salary of $1,600, two engineers, $1,400 each, and twelve assistant messengers, at $720. Five ae receive $720 each, and ten laborers, The most important work of the office is done in the pension and record division, and upon the work of this division about two hundred and forty clerks are employed. The records consist of some eighteen thousand volumes of hospital books, which contain the hospital treatment of EVERY SOLDIER IN THE HOSPITALS during the war, the hospital muster rolls, and monthly and quarterly reports. From these re- cords the principal evidence is obtained in pen- sion cases. These books are in a somewhat worn and dilapidated condition, resulting from their constant use, andit is very necessary that they shall all be copied before they become destroyed. THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE WORKING FORCE OF THE PENSION OFFICE will necessitate an increase in the Surgeon Gen- eral’s office. When acase comes up for an in- vestigation in the Pension office evidence must be obtained fromthe Surgeon General's office as to the hospital record of the applicant, and the working force of the latter office must keep pace with that of the former. The general legislative bill now before Con- gress provides for twenty-one additional clerks of class four, twenty-six clerks of class three, fifty-three clerks of class _two and fifty clerks of class one, in all two hundred additional clerks, and for their salaries and those of the six assist- ant messengers, three watchmen, six laborers and one superintendent of the building appro- priates £224,290. The bill also makes a stipula- tion that not less than three hundred clerks in the Surgeon General's office shall be exclusively engaged in preparing and making reports to ex- pedite the settlement of pension applications called for by the Commissioner of Pensions. The bill also appropriates for the rent of addi- Gopal building or buildings $4,000; for the pur- ase of blank books and stationery, $3,000; for the purchase of fuel, heating apparatus, &c., $2,200; for the purchase of office furniture, car- pets and miscellaneous items, $10,800. +e. ______ THE PRIME MERIDIAN. ‘The New Agitation—All Sorts of Hob- bies—The Meridians of England and the United States—Other Nations—The Meridian Street of Washington. The President of the United States has been petitioned to constitute a commission to estab- lish a Prime Meridian for the whole world. The subject is neither novel nor particularly important, but has been agitated at irregular periods by enthusiasts who have far less practi- cal knowledge than theoretical; and frequently they can lay small claim to either. It is first cousin to @ universal standard of measure, welght and volume; and second or forty-second cousin to a universal standard and character of money. It is the prehistoric relation to the Millenium; theyet undetected dawnof the “good time coming.” It was lately agitated at the Geographical Congress at Venice last year; anda pamphlet from Canada conjures all good people to adopt the opinion of the author or his friends, whom he modestly names, to settle the question. The Venitian proposition has the merit of novelty, for it proposes to run the Prime Meridian through the middle of the Behring Strait; thence through the trackless Pacific to the south pole; and splitting that important point of revolution, continue its course through the Antarctic ices and Africa, pass somewhere through Italy. If we remember rightly, it is supposed to divide Rome im two parts. The funny part of the proposition was leaving Rome out until the last, for it seems a great deal eamer to fix a point of starting on terra firma than among the pack ice of the Behring Strait or the equatorial stream of the Pacific. If # surveyor were to run that line he might be twisted out bythe movement of the Kuro Siwa orthe Ji great warm stream; whilst starting from St. Peter’s he could have hard and we predict with ti 4 Pie phere ta beedbpomi aoe she starting for longi no’ her voice in the is nil; siorour cover cial nations will establish this Prime Meridian without commissions and confe from our system of weights, measures and volumes would involve the change of all the niachinery of England and her colo- Of tallions of money, so-would. the change of ns , 80 the Prime Meridian from that of Grane volve the great commercial nations which adopted it In a complicity ot changes of charts and coast os wa ich any of those can appre- ciate who have investigated the matter. It is 4 subject far beyond the whim or conceit of any one man, or even a commission, and is far more apt to remain as it is than that our measures and weights will be changed. What- ever changes may be made will arise for the Practical advantages which the United States and Great Britain shall lually appreciate from monetary considerations. It is not a ques- tion of sentiment; it has been fixed on a broader re to predict that It will so and we venture reI True, some of ‘our good friends who are now located on the Prime Meridian of Washington— not through the Goddess of Li on the dome of the Capitol, or the cente: the dome of the naval , or the prospective Rew observ: 5 on the ime Me- ridian ef 16th formerly called Meridian street—may feel vexed that their splendid man- sions will no longer be on anistoricatgreat circle of the earth; but a little reflection will satisfy them that henceforth they may rest their souls in quietude. Who kaows but some erratic as- tronomer might want’to mark this Prime Meri- dian of 16th street: with a great wall like that of China, and carry it through the costly mansions of our dons and grave and reverend seignore,de- stroying their hearths ‘and ferro tioeneas their home comforts, and frritating nerves more than an irraption of Pennsylvania inde- pendents or boldly seated contestants. If the Prime: Meridian of 16th street is ac- cepted by the commission we feel convin that the power of that body will be So grease that the great wall thereof is no myth, and one is appalled at the many troubles and tribulations that will follow in its wake . Let us live in eep the Prime Meri- dian where the practical sense of the world has it—save the salaries of the commis- stoners, and for goodness sake save the people from the infliction of the consequcat talk. —=—$_o THE TERRAPIN AND ITS HABITS. THE TOOTHSOME PRODUCT OF MARYLAND WATERS —A LONG SRASON OF PASTING—THE “SLIDER” AND “SNAPPER” TURTLES—HOW TERRAPINS ARE DISTINGUISHED FROM THEIR LESS ARISTO- CRATIC KINSMEN. The terrapin season ts over. The term sea- son in connection with the diamond backs means exactly what it does in relation to oysters—the period when they are fit for table use. From the stand point of the terrapin the season is just beginning. Ever since last No- vember the terrapin has been snoozing away in the depths of some mud bank, and it has only been within the last few weeks that he has be- come conscious of a stomach. The warm weather has a stimulating effect, and the dia- mond back arouses himself from his winter's nap and proceeds to gratify the cravings of ap- tite. Of course, there are some that have een found during the past season near the shore, where they came to deposit their eggs, and have been caught and placed in enclosures along the shore. These untortunates, instead of spending the winter ina mud bank are sold te some caterer and spend the winter with a number of companions rolled up in sea moss. When they are kept in a cool, dry place they pass THE ENTIRE WINTER without eating or drinking, and if food or drink is placed within their reach they will not touch it. About the 1st of June, however, they begin to feel the desire for something to eat. A ca- terer who keepsa large stock on hand told a Srar reporter that he had a few left over, and last week he placed a soft crab near a terrapin. The hungry diamond-back at once thrust out a claw, seized the crab, and began to tear it to pieces with its mouth. When water was placed near him he began to drink. The pronoun above used is probably incorrect, as the animal de- scribed was a large one and the males are, as a rule, small, while the females attain a great size. The terrapin, as an article of food, has greatly increased in popularity, and in conse- quence its value jn the market has become ap- preciated. A few years ago a terrapin could be purchased in this city for a dollar, and now they cost two or three. S THE PRESENT MARKET VALUE, Tanges from $15 to €36 per dozen, according to the size and quality. The terrapin is known as the “‘Maryland bird,” and is chiefly found at the mouth of the Potomac and at the various inlets of the Chesapeake bay. They are also found along the coast of North Carolina, but not in such numbers. Their value as an article of table diet was not at once recognized, and but little was known of terrapin soup and terrapin stew until late in the present century. Owing to their habits of feeding, they are found only at the confluence of salt’ and fresh water, and when they come to the shores to lay their eggs in the warm sand to be hatched, the terrapin hunters seize them ana eles them in enclosures built in the water, where they are kept until they are sold. They are THE DELIGHT OF THE EPICURE and deservedly so. Their flesh is white and sweet, and the entire animal can be used with the exception of the shell, the claws, and the gall bladder. If the latter happens to be broken in dressing the terrapin, the fesh be- comes spoiled and has to be thrown away. A well-known caterer was asked if there was no means of making the flesh palatable after such an accident. He smiled quictly and replied, “I don’t know of any.” The variety of ways in which the flesh of the terrapin can be served is known to all lovers of good living. The soup is the most common, buta steak Is said to be prime eating. At any rate the caterer always has a good word to say for the terrapin, and he is sorry when the season is over. Just now they are engaged beneath the placid waves of the Potomac in breaking the long winter fast and making up for lost time. Later in the season the hunters will begin to fill up their stock- a, as it were, and get together a supply for the DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS to regale the Congressman and his friends next winter. In November Lent begins with the ter- rapin, or, more propérly speaking, a total ab- stinence from food and drink. The terrapins for half the year can “see” the temperance peo- ple and go them one better. The unwary purehaser, unless he had his wis- dom teeth cut, might buy the ordinary turtle or “slider,” as they are commonly called, under the delusion that it was a toothsome terrapin. In appearance they are very much alike, and differ to the external eye only in the marks on the back. The slider has a mark straight down the shell and one across in the form of a cross, while the terrapin has a sort of a scalloped border run around the shell diamond shaped—henee the name ‘diamond back.” There is another mem- ber of the turtle family that is found in this lo- cality and that is THE SNAPPER. This turtle lives on land and water, and Is ex- tremely fond of grasping things in his mouth, and holding on with firmness and fortitude that would be an example to the ancient Spartans. This habit gives rise to a good many singular in- cidents. It is said that in the swamps along the lower part of the river and bay where these are found in great numberr, that it is not un- frequent for them to catch crows. The birds fly down in the swamp to feed, and the snapper when he gets a pred chance grabs hold of a lez. When he gets ahold he never tets go. The bird flops its wings, shrieks, and makes a great ado, while the snapper, presumably, because he has his mouth full” NEVER SAYS A WORD, but just hangs on- The outcry of the crow at- tracts the attention of the negroes who live around, and they, knowing what it means, at once exclaims, ‘Thar’s a snapper,” and start off to bag their game. They are guided to the spot by the crow, and easily make the capture of the enenoer all. of which illustrates the old he biter bitten.” The fiesh of the snapper when fat makes a very good kind of. soup, and so the crow iaheld in high reverence by the colored people, and when they see a lame crow they regard his, nea in res the same way as a patriotic, and gratet le the Go Oe oa oe ness of in terrapins Is quite’ extensive one in this city, and is in. — portions each year, ‘The terrapin hunters, how- ever, live along the tower part of the river and the terrapin is hantlled by middlemen. 4 wi irouzh these mes pon fo ere eg poesia eer ee one ‘a oa some of the South first. and.tohave and up town doctor, LITERARY NOTES. HISTORY UNITED 87a’ F AMER- TCA, Oban ae ‘CONST gro By Suara ton: W. HL & 0. H. Morrison. " ‘We ate indebted to the publishers, of this city, for a copy of the above, and desire to con- @ratulate them in tne ontset on being the medium of giving to the country so valuable a ecntribution to its historical literature. In ap- Pearance and style the volumes are entirely creditable. So far as the author's labors are concerned, they have already received the com- mendation of some of our highest critical suthorities. The work is practically a con- tinuation of Bancroft’s history, and gs as ic¢it covers no more ground than is included that of Hil Mr. Schouler’s purpose is to carry it down to the close of Buchanan's term, in March, 1861. The period thus embraced Is, it will be seen, one of interest and im ance in the life of the nation, and to do it fall Justige more than ordinary industry and ability will be required. Mr. Schouler seer how- ever, to be quite to the task he has taken upon . He evidently aims throughout to be candid and discriminating; his style Is U peogn and, like Prof. G1 in hia History of the English People, he gives due prominence to social as we as to political movements. The remaining volumes of the work will be awaited with much interest. AT eam oat Tacos D. ah Bae at Robert Beall — This volume, No. IX. of the “Campaign of the Civil War” Series, takes up the western armies where they were left by Gen. Cist, In a previous volume, and carries the narrative forward to the organization of the great movement through Georgia. It abounds in important statements, based on documents and personal observation, and cannot fail to attract wide attention among those interested in the special matters of which ‘Corps. THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE. TH Origin snd Develop- tar, Galpin & Oo. hegre Nobody expects an exhaustive work on the above subject in a little volume of less than 200 pages; nor does the author of the brochure be- fore us pretend to anything ot the sort. He has, however, had the advantage of extensive trav- els in the country, and a long study of its his- tory, and these he turns to good account. telling his readers something of the present condition as well ag of the origin and growth of that marvelous empire. 4 QOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. iy N HOPKINS. Author. Caasell, Petter, Galpin & Co. ‘New York: This ts an unsuccessful attempt to do for the United States what Gilbert A’Becket did for England and for Rome. The work is indiffer- ently done, whether regard be had to elther the text or the illustrations, and hardly worth per- petuating in book form. A MaSeeATING "OMA CLAD) BL Manere pon raemn & Grothere. m ( ‘-BOUILLE. Eure Zota. Transiated Jobn Surin. Pinlidepnee E, Be Peaten Why these two stories should be written, and above all why they should be translated and put into the hands of English readers, is a puzzle. ‘The firet named has originality and some attrac- tion of style, to be sure, but it isnot a book that any mother ought to be willing to have her daughter read. God is not thought of or men- tioned in its pages, and the ugly heroine prays to a heathen goddess to give her beauty and the power to charm, which are restored to her after @ severe illness—an episode, it is said, in the life of the authoress, who, by the way, Is the some- what noted conductor ot the Nouvelle Revue. Still worse is Zola’s “Pot-Bouille.” which is perhaps the nastiest of his nasty efforts. It is such a picture of vice; vulgarity, low selfishness and degraded wickedness as must make its Teaders hide their heads in shame and disgust. And all painted for no possible good result. Tn- deed, precisely the opposite must be the effect; and that, in fact, one may well think, must have been the intent of the writer. THE STOLEN WHITE ELEPHANT, Manx T By Wain. Boston: James R. Co. Mark Twain’s writings do not need to be criticised or described. It is safe to say that all readers know all about his style, and about what to expect, when a new book by him is an- nounced. It therefore only remains to be said of the collection of sketches before us that it is gotten upin much better style than any of his books heretofore published, and that its ap- pearance in this form marks a new period in the policy of the author, since it is the first volume which he has entrusted to the regular channels of the book-trade, go that copies may be bought of any bookseller who wishes to keep it in stock. OURRITANE oA Se, BLE Gut Dan Although evidently a beginner, the author of “‘Guerndale” has done more than given a promise in his first work. The story is one of more than ordinary power and originality. It is, in short, one of the few new books of the period worth reading, albeit there Is much in it so bitter and scoffing in tone as to mar the pleasure many persons would otherwise find in its pages. The end, too, is sad, and likely to be unsatisfactory to most readers. DICK’S WANDERINGS. By Joxtaw Srunars. Bos- fon: Houghton, Mifflin & Uo. Washington: ¥. ETC. ‘Osgood & This is the story of a young English squire, brought up by a doting widowed mother, who, on attaining his majority, travels in the east. During hia wanderings he falls in love with pretty young American girl, who at first rejects him because charged with tryiag to catch him, but who, the reader s left to suppose, finally accepts him. The hero is a splendid fellow, and the scenes visited are described in an enter- taining way, but the story is rather prolix and ends abruptly. Rey. Mr. Rand, who Is already a favorite with young people for his “Pushing Ahead,” “All Aboard for Sunrise Lands,” etc., has given them an Interesting story, bright, helpful and pure inhis “After the Freshet,,’ which constitutes the second of what promises to be a very pop- ular series. The hero has many struggles, temptations and perils, but he overcomes all, as good heroes are pretty apt to do, in books, and the story ends happily, as all stories for the young should end. HIGHER THAN THE CHURCH. An Art Legend of Ancient Times. By WILHELMINE yon HILLERN. nee of a, J. Safford. New York: “Higher than the Church is a charming lit- tle legend of the Upper Rhine. told with ex- quisite grace, simplicity and purity. It is justly considered a gem of German Hterature, and is well worthy of translation and the handsome form in which it is presented. MISS SLIMMENS? WINDOW. By the Author of *‘A ‘Bad Boy's Diary.” New York; J. 8. Ogilvie & Co. This is, if we mistake not, a reprint of some magazine articles published in Godey’s Lady's Book a long time ago. They were doubtless worth reading then, but whether they are worth reprinting or reading now may well be ques- tioned. Mr. George P. Goff, who fs one of the manag- ing committee of the Woodmont Rod and Gun Cub, and a most enthusiastic diseiple of Ieaac Walton, is writing a charming series of papers on ‘Fish Lore” for the American . So far he has confined himself mainly to litera- ture of angling, with which he shows a familiar- ity that must be surprising to even his more intimate friends. Farther he will, doubt- less, give his readers something of his own ex- periences and observations with rod in hand, or cannot but be instructive and entertain- Rev. Epwarp A. Co, ving in the village. Mr. Con’ will also give the re- sult ay ree of ferson's we and ob- servations of his influence as a religious teacher on American life and thought. Under the title of “A Swedish Soldier,” Mr. David Graham Adee, of this city, has an inter- esting monograph on Charles XIL of Sweden, in the United Service Magazine for June. ——___-_____ L= OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE T= GREAT SLAUGHTER ‘WASHINGTON CITY POST OFFICE, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1883. Fe-To obtain Letters the must ae ADvERTaaD Lasraan’ "and gite tae dateet tole Ut called foe within one month they will be sen Mn Ey ‘lier Mire Emma Maw Mrs Sarah, ; i si i 1 : r pyre i 1 au i a EE ee ii & LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN EAST CAPITOL STATION, GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Chovens eget Neuen Ena D. B. AINGER, Postmaster. K(SSING THE BLARNEY STONE. To leave Ireland without having kissed the Blarney Stone, is like going to Rome and not sesing the Pope. Among the good things produced in Ireland are the world famous Blarney Tweeds. To such a high state of perfection were these and other woolen goods made in Ireland brought to years and years ago, that they seri- ously interfered with the sale of goods made in Great Britain tosuch an extent as to cause s delegation of Eng- lish weavers to call upon the King and ask him to dis- courage the production of woven woolen fabrics in Ire- land. The King granted their wishes, and now but few woolen goods are manufactured there—Freize and ‘Tweed being the only kinds of wool fabrics that are made in large quantities, ‘The Blarney Tweeds, which were first offered by us last season have given the most satisfactory wear. They are the STRONGEST and LIGHTEST weight woolen fabric that we have ever handled; they make s pleasant suit to wear, and will serve for two seasons’ use, We offer sixty-five Suits of ‘these goods at the low figure of FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER SUIT. Ifyou want 2 plain, nest Suit, that will wear and look well, it is the Suit to buy. 415 316 ax 318 Sxvewra Staeer. L222 ARRIVAL OF SPRING CLOTHING TO-DAY. Be Bure and Buy at theGreat BOSTON AND NEW YORK SALE OF MEN'S, BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING. Al-Wool Suit for $12, worth Bult for $6.50, worth Suits at $3.50, worth $4.75. Prices, aeviDg | BARG: A MAILLINERY. at KING'S PALACE, 814 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. ‘The ENTIRE STOCK to be closed out before build- ing. Bargains extraordinary. Children’s, Mises’ and Ladies ELEGANT HATS and BONKETS at slaughter- ing prices, Ten Thousand Dollars’ worth of STRAW HATS, CHIP SATS, PORCUPINE anf MANILLA, CANTON and MILAN HATS must be sold. PLUMES.—Twelve Thousand Plumes. Plumes ia ‘White, Plumes in cream and biack, Ptumes of ail colors,’ ‘most excellent in quality, at prices that will astonish all, RIBBONS.—Ribbons tn ail widths and colors, Gros Grain, Satin, and Watered and Brocaded, slerant Sash Ribbons. Ten Thousand Dollars’ worth of Ribboe will be slaughtered, FLOWERS.—Elegant Fronch Flowers, the lovelicet genuine imported, and most magnificent Spray, at 75 Cents to $1.25, worth $3and 4s Spray. ‘The enormous stock of MILLINERY, consisting off ‘the most choice and snlest and fashionable Goods, must be sold to rebuild and enlarge KING'S PALACE, DON'T FAIL TO CALL IF YOU DESIRE TO SAVE MONEY. KING'S PALACE, No, 614 Suvawre Staxer Noatuwesr. €2 Bear in mind we hsve no connection with any Other establishment in this city, weld NICOL, THE TAILOR. 8 gy eae sat §e EE Pel Een Ft SUITINGS. SERGES, MOHAIRS, CHEVIOTS, BLUE GREEN, BLACK AND MIXTURES, MIDDLESEX YACHT CLOTH AND FLANNELS, ASSABET BLUE FLANNEL, COOL, DURABLE FABRICS, PANTS TO ORDER FROM $5 TO $10. SUITS TO ORDER FROM $20 TO $40. TR OT 9g 00, Ri HH 9 88 Ee bas THE TAILOR, 620 BROADWAY 620, 139 TO 151 BOWERY, Samples and rules for self-messurement sent by mail application, Branch stores in all principal cities. JeT-wka GPectaL BER ANS, Bap ARGAIN S554 BBB ‘sss IN LACES ar oe A EY Ra? Br Sh he PE nat THIS WEEK. LACESt LACES! LACES! LACES! LACES! LACES! LACES! LACES! LACES! Daring this weck we shall offer Special Bargains ‘Trimming Laces, amongst which are the following: One lot IMITATION DUCHESS LACE, worth 180, Syard, at only 0c. A YARD. One lot BRABANT LACE, worth 25c., AT lic. A YARD. One lot CLUNY LACE, worth 20c., AT 1230. A YARD. ‘We have about 3,265 yards of that Oriental Lace left, ‘which is the talk of town, and shall continue to sell i one week more for ‘240. A YARD. ‘We have in our Lace Department over 500 patterns to Ph aa 0 UMume” S88 PEAAG Se ae ots BBB A A UU MMM "e538 7 sold TH PUBLIC IS REQUESTED CARE- FULLY TO NOTICE THE NEW AND ENL. SCHEME TO BE DRAWN MONTHLY, LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY, in 1868 f 2 vows Incorporated for twenty-five years by 4 : ‘which ® reserve pital cs Peed Remy ie | 1882— under the exclusive ‘TURE AY. JULY Look at the following supervision and management § addressed to New Orleans N.B.—Orders to pd vk ms) pat COMBINED gp Rapes am, WINDOWY