Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1895, Page 12

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From that moment, however, her memory of events was distinct. The uncanny speli that he hal seemer to cast upon her had been due not more to his sudden appear- ance with contifmed tansible evi had come upon the family. associated them with this dar! stranger, tive ing therefore, bis capti there we: nature. ef the subj that the reptile nervous € Is with m ci a it Sh The Capture. she should res and for a moment something su wi In colonial days probably have been pe in our time we. understand that cise of such powers rtain to et as to the sup rh was Wanga ‘cuted as aw than to her long ement terious causes that over the e had intut evil- inevitable, lily become feel as if man in his would itch the netism or what not of the operator. Wanga a3 no Witch. As Mr. Warr had declared in the Denby lockup, he w: ss humaz as other men, but he unusual individuality. The savagery had been no mor by the schooling in cl ad fou ee and blot upon civilization, an element in ition of life that could not be as- ugh tacle under the tree in the meadows her with loathing she yet felt de fication that she should hay high from t fringe of h John Mar of flight ex: the Stream fixed, to te in €o) had re und him v: strength, Elsie he w r skirt act above the ved frou mer 1, to others of his ra a king of some ? who could make Ithough the memory of that s h, for until he was we 1 on whi supe ins had av inets of than thinly thged w explore rior in intel- well a Lp as to have no powe! when he approach id not a word m with her, and, whil her struggles so that“not even her. he Is he te ned town the had all a giri’s horror of et of a he held n had figured out Wanga’s line | er he ha d recross: h 1 within the he greaiest the her by both itself had no terror for her now, but the situation wi can & he will, for Wange st s 11 do m you are his only swered Ri Ut held hei or n tio! ath s what I shall a e, if not—we'll see when the any r by ch feel. n of I hor Ww ng ack, I > fre do. “will faint y the to arouse all 1, trying to free “but onded, hat ha ik him to do you pror: wi om in om t know, Your father wnd T think hild, aren't Ill be worse for you if you don't keep quiet,” he said, as he let her go. ‘He was kneeling beside her and he kept his arins raised and his fingers extended, | Prepared to overpower her again sould she try to break away. Sceing this, and hoping for a better opportunity, Elsie sat motion- less. The black man, observing her inten- tion, settled back and thrust nis hand into the Inside pocket of his jacket. consternation came over him. “mwa is gone!” he exclaim voice. He looked all around him upon the ground and at the stream behind, Elsie made a auick start and regained her feet. The black man was at her side like a flash, or rather like the tiger who springs irresistibly upon his prey. He laughed’ cruelly as he pinioned her arms to her side and held her as in a vise. Elsie gave a piercing scream. hat is useless,” he said, savagely, “but Fl hear no more of it,” and holding her with one arm, h2 took her handkerchief from her telt’ and crammed it into her mouth. “lmwa will have to wait,” he then satd; “but he'll rot go far, and ‘in two hours 1 can eeme back to get kim.” He again picked Elsie up in his arms and started with long, rapid stri¢es into the brush. He seemed to take great pains that she should not come to harm, holding her hich over the brambles when they lay in his course, and bending as he passed under low. uging boughs that they might not ch ber face. haps it was not so much a desire to his hostage from ill that actuated Wanga as a fear that the least shred torn from her clothing or the tiniest drop of in a low bieod frem a scratch might betray her abouts to the pursuers whom he uld some time set forth to find v. There was certainly no human kind- ness at the hack of his action. Proud as 2 was of bis curning and shrewdness, not until they were far along on the tain that he noticed that Elsie’s hat ‘irg. That and the loss of his rep- troubled him, and he redoubled his ex- ertions to leave no trace. New and again he paused for breath, but the stops were brief. tirele: His muscles seemed st he set her down just within the of the Wilkins mine. Elsie had r Leen there in all her rambling about the woo but she knew the place from the description of it, and she wondered at the “If he only leaves me here,” she thought, “somebody will be sure to find me.” Ly a was gazing thoughtfully at and she pointed to her mouth. H without any sign of interest in her di fort and removed the gag. I shall carry you no ned to obey, she followed him, out of the mine and around the ridge to the cave that Martin had |. They i their way into this holding - by the hand, until, as Will thought a little . it seemed as if she had gonc oS. ngth Wanga s ztch lit a pine torch the rock. » then saw that she was in a natural r in the mountain, about as great nt as the sitting room at home. At arther side lay the white man with opped, and with set in a cleft of chamt j in ext | the nd lit 2 pine torch.” whom she hed first seen Wanga the even- ing before. He raised his head feebly and looked at them. What have you done now, Wanga?’ he d, in a very faint voice. I Fave brought the price for the dia- mond, Sam,” replied the black man tri- umphantly. Sam tried to rise, but sank back again with a groan. “You've done well, Wanga,” he sald, “but iamo: will never do me any good, zing and burning to death here. you feeling worse?” asked Wanga much the same from hour to Who Is she?” ‘She is the daughter of Warren—you w “Yes, you'll be rich, Wanga. Warren will give up the diamonds for this price, make him give up the President at least.” A look of- “] shall demand them all!” “That's right, bid high, but drive a bar- gain anyway.” z “My father has no diamonds,” interruptea Elsie. Wanga chuckled and the sick man smiled. “When will you see Warren?” asked Sam. “Tonight, pernap: Se ekRe eae “That's right.” _ + 1a,uer really has any diamonds,” said il3ie tremulously, “he will give them all to you if you will only take me bome. Let me go home alone,then, and I will nave him put them where you can find them. If he should refuse I promise to come back.” We must let him **Don't talk, miss,” groaned Sam, “it hurts me to laugh.” “We mustn’t keep this light going,”’ said Wanga, coolly. “The smoke wovld betray us if they should happen to come here. Sit there,” pointing to a shelving rock near Elsie. She obeyed, and were in darkness. “Did ycu hear that?" whispered Sam. “Yes,” replied Wanga, in a low voice, "3 dogs.”” “What does it mean, eh, Wanga?” “Don't be nervous, Sam. It means that this young lady’s friends have begun to h hunt for her. They won't find us, even if they should come here.” “Are you sure of it?” “Perfectly. Don't stir for a few min- utes.”” Elsie felt him approaching, but she could not feel him until he had thrust her hand- kerchief again in her mouth. Then he bound her hands behind her back and wound a thong of some kind—she after- ward saw it was a hardy, running vine— around her ankles. ‘Then he left her, and she could hear him creeping forward further into the cavern. He was gone for fully an hour, and during the interval she gyas very sure she had heard her own name called several times. It was at this time that King's party e plored the mine, and, ignerfnt of the cave connected with it, went cn further up the mountain. When Wanga returned he was in a great hurr “Don’t stir, Sam,” he whispered; ‘they are coming in the other way. I'll come efter you in two minutes.” He felt along the rock for Elsie, picked her up and stumbled along the cavern with an instant later they “He raised his hend fe: at them.” ly and looked her, taking pains as before to prevent her from be'ng injured. As he teft the chamber she felt and heard him wrench t vine torch from the wall and throw it down. Presently she was aware that he we wading in water, and a moment later the were in the comparatively clear light of the Wilkens mine. Wan deposited gis burden upon and hurried back. When he appeared he had Sam in his arms. He c: from the mine, and iS gone two or three minutes. Just as he was returning heard a familiar voice saying something about a cold bath. She recognized it as that of John Marti and the response which she could not di tinguish was utte: How she longed to cry out! ruggled to free herself! and how vainly There was the perspiration of anxiety on Wanga’s brow as he tcok her up again, but he smiled thet cruel smile of his a saw that she was struggling to get away. “Patience, lady,” he whispered, “and we shall elude them. He bore her from the mine and rapidly climbed the ridge into which it had been driven. Just over the summit the ame upon Sam. Wanga had laid him spon the ground ender a tree. In the clear light Elsie could see that he was suff: only from fever, but from wounds. head and face were bruised, and thore wa a bandage around one of his knees Wanga set Elsie down and then crawled back cn his belly to the top of the ridge ard peered down toward the mine. He lay there for © ‘al minutes, and Elsie could hear him chuckle. Afte time he rose and walked down to her with a lithe, buoy- stride, his face gleaming with triumph. anga can beat the world!" he sald. How it?” asked Sam. ‘They've gone cn," replied the black man. “Ha! they've searched the cave and > now as if we were in the heart of Afri Never fear, lady, they shall rot take you away to let you go. said Sam, ‘you'd better leave me here. If they’ve gone on they won't end if they should it wouldn't give ed Wanga, Paning over his comride. “f cannot let you stay here. They will surely take you.” “ft wouldn't matter,” declared the sick man, “I'm done for. I like ‘he warmth of the open air better than that cold, dripping je in the ground. You'll be 4 gak = to the President!” Sam shook his head. ‘You can't rouse me,” he said, “Take the girl and hide her. Look out for yourself, boy.”" Wanva, with a very trou i on his face, 7 Elsie up and carried her back into the c vhere he left ler and returned to Sam. He was ge a long t'me, but when he returned he brought the i him. They then conv in whi is loadec LW: aloud, after re You'll aot be too sic! to use it. Mind, if you hear a noise ef men coming in, shoot.” He @roped around un torch, which he lit. its Egat he laid Sam in a comfortable position, directly in the entrance to the chamber. “Ther: ou see where she s raise your hand and You can’t miss her, even if + torch burns out and you are Jeft in the ‘I he found the pine give me your signal when you lad thing arranged I will rel! you of the He took the handkerchief from 1 mouth, “If she s concluded, With that he hastened up the cave in the direction away from the mine. (To be continued tomorrow.) —— GUESTS SURPRISED. WEDDIN The Supposed oom Announces His Marriage Five Months Ago. From the Kalamazoo Telegraph. ‘There was a gathering of the immediate relatives cf Miss Jessie Atwood and Maj.* W. G. Van Kersen of the second regiment, M. N. G., at the home of the groom, re- cently,-to be present at a murriage cere- mony which was to have occurred at 8 c’clock. Both of these young people are well ard favorably known. Soon after the appointed hour the suppos- ed bride and groom entered, and the latter announced that the marriage had occurred May 12. The announcement was a great surprise to all except the bride and bride- grcom. Just across the hall in the Van Kersen block, where the ceremony was to have bcen solemnized, are rooms Leauti- fully furnished, which were furnished un- known to all except the major and his wife. The guests were ushered into these apart- ments. Congratulations and an elegant supper en- sued. The bride and bridegroom said that socn after their engagement it was ‘nought that a marriage would be a good joke on their relatives and friends. There were a rumber of beautiful gifis. Maj. and Mrs. Van Kersen will begin housekeeping at once in the Van Kersen block. DAR “Uncle John and the Rubies,” A capital story, by Anthony Hope, will be published complete in Saturday's Star. It is entirely different In styie from the popular Zenda stories, but is none the less entertaining. [RELICS OF OLD DAYS In the Woman’s Building at the Atlanta Exposition. REMINDERS OF COLONIAL TIMES Interesting Contributions From Throughout the Couniry. A NOTABLE GATHERING Special Correspond of The Evening Star. ATL: . Ga., October 27, 1895. The interest in the colonial relics and op- jects of art, ete. has been particularly strong at the woman's building in the last ten deys on account of the notable gather- ing’cf women representing those great pa- triotic bodies, the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution and the Colonial Dames. The woman’s building was filled with those nandsome and distinguished lovking women, and as one passed along the hallways seraps of aristocratic conversation floated to the ear. Groups of women clustered ail around to repeat to one another various interesting stories concerning their revolutionary an- cestors represented in the building either by a portrait, miniature or personal relic. “Go up to the assembiy hall and look at that Copley of Ralph Izzard and his wife; they were my encestors, you know,” whis- pered a soft-voiced Charlestonian to a northern friend. “Well, in a minute; first you come here into the colonial hall and see this cloth wover by my progenitor, the Puritan maid- en Priscilla,” answered the Bostonian. And the story went. There were awe- inspiring haughty matrons, the veritable rs of ancestral treasures—lIcquacious, dies who never let an_ac- quaintance eseape without a full verbai history of their family, beginning at the discovery of America. ere were pretty at southern girls aring miniatures told of their desce from fair colonial s mothe! ‘There were dim, tear-stain- ed old maids whose romance was weaved avout some pair of colonial levers anw whose children hung on the walls of old hern homestea There were beauti- ful, high-bred young matrons, the Ideal gen- tlewomen of today and the representatives of women in the past whose beauty and wit have helped to make the fame of the Amer- ica woman of today, who in elegance of bearing, in physical and mental charms stand without rival. Yes, it was an intere: so are the relics gather together by the two patriotic orders. ‘Phey are not ail the work or the belongings of women by any means, but still how potent a meaning do they convey of feminine emotion: and. pa- triotism! Aft the battles were won or lost did not woman's hand keep the good sword that fought them? Did she not pre- serve with tender care every memento of her heroes, living or dead, and have not these treasures been handed down from mother to daughter up to this present gen- eration? ing gathering, and Some Precious Relics. Entering this colonial hall these are the first thoughts that come. The great trum- pet that calied men towar has, beyond the memory of its stirring blast, the monotone of woman’s sighs; the miniatures of heroes have lain upon loving ;woman's bre: the swords themselves have been buckled on by their hands. Yes, woman, had everywhere as potent and inspiring a power in those days as now! =f Look up there on the wal s of the Connec- ticut division, for instan ‘There is old Mother Bailey smiling triumphantly, as well she might, for did she not e the y for our men by jerking off her flannel icoat and giving it to the soldiers for ids? -A bloomer girl couldn't do that! » Connecticut come many interesting There is portrait of Israal Put- and Faith and Jonathan Trumbull, 1 Br relic nam Sigourney and Washington, and silver spoon made by Grover great grandfather, a silver- smith of the carly Pennsylvania, of cou . has many things of interest concerning that shrewd old William Penn. His autograph and is are here. Here z also re in the forms of miniatur watches and rings of John Logan, John Hart and Robt. Morris. A frock whose draperies fluttered in the voyage on the Mayflowe and a silver pitcher used in the communion service of the Pilgrims are among the in- teresting things. Bits From the South. The colonial exhibit from Lou na has that French touch which gives even to relics an air of present coquettish life. The scent bottle which once belonged to Empr Josephine would suit .well the dressing table of some present day un- happy woman of wealth and fashion. And there are all of pretty, piquant French faces smiling from their frames of gold and jewels, and high French combs still wearing an air of Parisian coquetry. ‘There are serious things, too, old reliqua les and rosaries of the fifteenth century and crucifixes used in colonial days, a lov- ing cup of Benjamin Franklin, and minia- ture of Andrew Wilson. Perhaps the most interesting is a photograph of a painting of Quecn Isabella, taken from life. Georgia has a splendid collection of co- Jonial things. Among them is iticate of membcrship in the Order of Cincinnatus, ed by Washington, and a conch shell trumpet, whose notes called the men to arms at the battle of King's mountain. The unlovely, though much-affected hair jewelry is ented by an ornament well worth having for its uniquenes it is a searf pin made of the tawn: tresses of the father of our country himself, and eS presented by him to Miss Nellie Brown at a ball given in his honor, as a prize for being the most beautiful young lady pres- ent. Among the artistic things in North and Souih Carolina's collection is a portrait of the beautiful Theodosia Burr, the sword Pickens and the pistol of Gen. 4 ‘ion. ee comes the sword of Gen. Spottswood, which was preserted to him for bravery by Gen. Washington on his deathbed. Kentucky has a most historical colle tion, and there is to be found the dread- ful blunderbuss that killed Tecumseh. virginia has pictures and mementoes of Washington, Patrick Henry, Lafayette, Randolph, Lighthorse Harry and Maj. Gen. Campbell. The sword of Miles Standish, many in- ting letters and documents, memen- of Thomas Jefferson, Major Andre, Col. Wm. Prescott and Rose Standish are to be found in the callection from Massa- chusetts. Relies of the Dutch, From New York one finds miniatures and paintings of the quaint, substantial old Dutch settlers from whom have sprung, like queenly mountain laurels from their homely crevices, the beautiful daughters of New York’s four hundred. Little did those old Dutch gentlemen, Peter Stuyves- nt, Philip Van Courtlant and the rest, ream as they smoked their pipes of the evolution from their simple Gretchens to the tailor-made and bicycle girl of toda: In those days the gentlemen judged of th wealth and elegance of a woman by the rustling quantity of her skirts; today their descendants who lead in style wear as few skirts as is compatible with modesty. The case from New York contains an elegant nacklace worn by the Countess de Brazza, a teapot loaned by Mrs. Ogden Doremus, wrought from the first silver ever mined in America, and the lover of curios and relics will be pleased with the whole collection: A more modern trophy than any of them is a necklace presented by the Prince of Wales to Mrs. Janvier le Duke when he visited New York in 1860, and more magnificent than this is the mas- sive loving cup recently presented by the Sons of the Revolution to the Daughters. The place is indeed replete with interest, telling, as it does, the story of life in a romantic and artistic age. In*onnection with the colonial exhibit of the exposition, it may be of interest to give a little account of the exquisite co- Jonial luncheon which Mrs. Joseph Thomp- son tendered to Mrs. Adlai Stevenson at the Capital City Club. The cafe of the club, with its walls of a warm yellow, is a par- ticularly becoming background to a bright assembly, andenever before has it been the scene of a more beautiful or distinguished gathering of women. The large table was laid with forty covers and adorned with great banks of pink roses and carnations, while round a table decorated with crim- son roses in the form of a heart gathered the unmarried guests. Mrs. Thompson occupied the head of the table, and on her right was Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, the honorary president of the Daughters of the Revolution, and on her left Mrs. Howard Townsend from New York, president of the Colonial Dames of America. Among other noted guests were Mrs. Washington Augustus Roebling, wife of the builder of Brooklyn bridge and presi- dent of the Georgetown Alumnae; Mrs. Gillman, wife of Mr. Gillman, president of the Johns Hopkins University and chair- man of the jury of awards for the exposi- tion; Miss Miller and Miss Lawrence of New York, two distinguished lonial Dames; Mrs. John B. Gordon, Mrs. Nelson, wife of the bishop of Georgia; Miss Wash- ington of Virginia, and many others. Qunint and Pretty Decorations. In thorough keeping with the occa: were the quaint candelabra, with their pink tapers and empire shades, and the favor cards at each plate were miniatures in love- knot frames of the famous beauties of colonial days. These exquisite works of art were painted in water colors by Caro- line Lovell, a young southerner and a de- scendent of the great Malbone, who is her- helf fast becoming celebrated as a minia- ture painter and illustrator. The order for these cards was given by Mrs. Thompson twelve months ago for this especial oc- caston, and, therefore, the artist had plenty of time to choose her subjects and elect the best portraits or miniatures for repro- duction. The cards are all copies of famous paintings and each counterfeit presentment Was an enchanting study in quaint, Gemure loveliness. From its frame of blue ribbon smiled the face of Madame Bonaparte of Baltimore, who shared with the rest of the women of that name an unhappy fate. Martha Washington was there in her wed- ding gown, and again in cap:and kerchief. There were many others, perhaps the most famous being Mrs. Charles Carroll, Mrs. Winfield Scott, Mrs. Ralph Izzard, Mary Randolph, Caroline Frazer (Princess Mu- rat), Rebecca Mott, Elizabeth Calvert, Eve- lyn Byrd and Nellie Custis. With this and other great functions in their honor the Dames and Daughters have every reason to feel themselves flattered by the attention shown them. —_—__ ON THE YANKEE SIDE. A Southern Mountaineer Gives His Version of Why the War Ended. From the Indiinapolis Sentinel. Gov. Matthews is telling a good story he heard in the south recently. In a valley in the northern part of Georgia, between two mountains which shut out all commu- nication with the outside world, there lived an old planter who, while an ardent adherent of the southern cause, was too badly er!ppled by infirmities to shoulder a musket and march barefooted. But he had a son whom he sent, and after the bey had disappeared down the road the old man waited for the news of the strife. Occa- sionally rumors of southern victories would float over the mountains, and the old man —Uncle 8. he was called—would rejoice and take an unusually large dose of mint julep. At other times, when reverse news came, and it was reported that the gray had been turned back, the old man would bitterly lament, and us? the same remedy for grief and sorrow that he used to quiet bis joy. Through it all he had abundant faith In the ultimate victory of the con- federate army, and any doubt expressed would meet with a stern rebuke. The years wore on and news fua'led to arrive. The valley was deserted, and there was no one to leara the course of events. The old man smoked his pipe and waited impatiently for news. One morning as he sat on the front porch with his pipe, far down the dusty road appeared the form of a solitary pedestrian. Gradually he ap- proached, and the feeble -vision of the old Planter recognized his long-absen: son. The puffs from the pipe came thick and fast, but this was the only sign of eager- hess or nervousness displayed. The gate swung open and the soldier walked up and t down on the steps. iiornin’, Jim,” said the old man. “Mornin’, was the quiet response. “No'p.” ‘The old man reached behind him for a stout club, which he used as a cane. “Jim,” he sald, nervously, “Jim, ye didn’t desart? we're whupped. Lee has surren- dq with his army, and we uns all laid down our guns."" The old man jabbed with his cane at a fly for a minute, and then, looking up with a troubled expression, asked “Jim, how'd it happen?” “Well, pap, we urs all fit*our best, as long as it was an even shake; but we uns all found out ‘at the Lord was a Yank, an’ it wus no use. We uns all laid down our guns an’ cum home.” see. FATHER’S DOMESTIC HEADSHIP. No Success Will Atone for a Negli- gence of Home Responsibility. Dr. Parkhurst in Ladies’ Home Journal. While, perforce of ordinary circumstance, the father’s duties will hold him consider- ably apart from the contacts of home life, yet whatever successes he may achieve out- side will not atone for any failure on his part to regard his home as the prime sphere of his obligation and the point around which his devotements will cluster in distinguished earnestness, and constancy. Whatever he may have achieved in his art, trade, profes- sion or other engagement, the man who stands at the head of a household has been in the broad sense of the term a failure if he has not been a trie husband and a wise, strong and devoted father. It cannot be a successful home where the mother looks after the children and the father looks after his business. The most productive services rendered are always personal, and any amount of exertion expended outside in pro- viding for the necessities of the home will not take the place of that tuitional ministry which comes only by the direct and continu- ous contact of father with child. However complete a woman may be as a mother there are qualities of character which the father will communicate to his children that the mother will be less able to do as well as less intended to do. SS SOCIAL LIFE OF A CHURCH. The Obliteration of Some, Not All, Outside Social Lines is Required. From the Ladies’ Home Journal. We should understand that a wholesome social life in a church does not involve an obliteration of all that divides men and wo- men into groups outside the church. It doe mean the obliteration of some of those line: Except while under the power of an absorb- ing interest, degrees of intellectual cultiva- tion, tastes, habits make companionship agreeable or disagreeable. So while men and women of diverse characteristics may work together happily under the stress of a pressing need, may sing together the same hymns, may join in the same prayers, they may not at all agree in minor matters of daily living, and, therefore, constant inter- course would not be desirable. A friendly feeling, expressed in word and deed, does not meke it necessary that ‘Fishin’ Jimm; noble Christian though he be, should invite Mr. Gladstone to visit him, nor require that Mr. Gladstone should ask Queen Victoria to invite ‘Fishin’ Jimmy” to one of her state dinners. Lady Aberdeen has proved to us that there is a possible fellowship in the home which transcends both intellectual and social distinctions, without obliterating them, And the church should exemplify the same truth. —+2e+—___ Horses for Fertilizer. From the Columbus, Ohlo, Dispatch. A firm engaged in the manufacture of grease and fertilizer in central Ohio is purchasing horses to kill for their hides, grease, bones and tankage. They bought at a monthly stock sale, the first Saturday of September, a lot of twenty-eight horses for the round sum of $. The month be- fore they bought nineteen horses for $3: The horses were brought in by gypsy traders. As the pastures in this part of Ohio are dried up and the hay crop short the fertilizer men expect to buy a large number of such horses. The hides are val- ued at Wbout $3.50 each, the bones and tankage at $1.50 to $2. The amount of grease from a horse is small compared with that from a steer. BELIEVED IN HAYES Senator Sherman’s Observations on the Controversy of '76. HIS RELATIONS 10 THE CANDIDATE Mr. Hayes’ Fitness for the Post of Chief Magistrate. _—————— THE LOUISIANA INQUIRY The first volume of Senator Sherman's recollections, which has just been brought out, contains much pertinent matter upon the old Hayes-Tilden presiden- tial controversy, in which the writer took an active part. It seems that he does not have the least doubt that the republicans were right in their contention, and that the final decision was in accord- ance with right and justice. In the chapter devoted to the contest, he outlines brietiy the work of the Cincinnati convention of 1876, ard in this connection gives his read- ers a glimpse of the men who were then at the head of the two great parties. He writes: “Undoubtedly, Blaine was the favorite of the convention, but the antagonisms that existed between him and Conkling prob- ably defeated his nomination. I still be- lieve that the nomination of Hayes was not only the safest, but the strongest that eculd be made. The Icng possession of power by the republicans naturajly pro- dvced rivalries that greatly affected the election of any one who had been con- stantiy prominent in public life, like Blaine, Conklirg and Morton. Hayes had grow. ing qualities, and in every respect was worthy of the high position of President. Among all the public men with whom I have been brought in contact I have known none who was freer from personal ohjec- tion, wkose character was more stainless, who was better adapted for a high ex. ecutive office,Sthan Rutherford B. Hayes. His opponent, Samuel J. Tilden, was a man of singular political sagacity, of great shrewdness, a money-making man, who professed to represent, and perhaps aid represent, as faithfully as any one, the ideas of the New York politicians of the school of Van Buren and Marcy. I knew, Mr. Tilden personally and very favorab! 48 we were members of a board of railway directors which frequently met. He scem- ed to take pleasure in talking with me about political events and especially of famous New York politicians, of whom Silas Wright and Mr. Van Buren were his favorites.” Conditions in the South. Further on he writes: “The administration of Gen. Grant i:ad not been entirely satisfactory, the lcng continuance of the republican party in power was an element cf weakness. The ccmplaints unavoidable in the most honest administration, and the disappointments of officeseekers, placed that party on the de- fensive. The south had, by reconstruction, been practically restored to political pow: and the body of the negroes had been stantially disfranchised, theugh legally en- led to the suffrage. Riots and crimes of very degrce were committed in the south, notably in Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida. Organized mobs and viclerce had deterred many from voting and, in some cases, had prevented even the semblance of a free election. The result of the presi- dential elections in November, 157 as extremely doubtful. It was soon a: ed that the majority either way would be very small, and that the probabilities were that Mr. Tilden was elected. Zachariah Chand- ler, chairman of the national republican cemmittee, however, confidently telegraph- ed on the morning after the election that Hayes wis elected by a_majority of one in the electoral college. Frrther reports de- veloped that on account of intimidation, frauds and violence, committed in the elec- tion in Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida, the vote of each of those states was doubtful, and could only be ascertain- ed by the reports of the returning board. All of their electoral votes were nesiled to give Hayes the majority of one. Hoth parties claimed In each of the states a ma- jority of the popular vote. In the heated state of political feeling in those states, it Was a matter of grave Goubt whether the ccunt of the yote ht not result in vio- lence, tumult or war. e circumstances leading up to Senator Sherman's departure for Louisiana to as- sist in witnessing the count of the disputed territery are narrated in full, and verified with some of the attending cor vondence, The Louisiana Case, writes In this connection: Pending the action of the board, I wrote es the following letter, giving a ral view of their testimony: Executive Department, vember 23, sooner, for the progress will be known to you through the papi sooner than from my letters, and the tele- graph office here is more public than a sher- ift's sale. We sometimes hear of private telegrams before they are delivered. The action of the returning board is thus far been open and fair and only confirms the general result known before. We are now the contested parishes. In five of them, viz.: Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Morehouse and Ouachita, the evidence of intimidation is so well made out on paper that no man can doubt as to the just exclusion of their vote. In these parishes alone we ought to have a majoricy of 7,000, but under the law the entire reiurn must be excluded of all election districts where intimidation has affected or changed the result s is done the result will give the Hayes ctors majorities aggregating 24,111 and the T but in almost every parish the official return y ries somewhat from the stated majori and thus far slightly reducés the republ. majority. We are now collecting th mony as to the bulldozed parishes. more like the history of hell than of civilized and Christian communities. The means adopted are almost incredible, but were fearfully effective upon an ignor nd superstitious people. That you would b r ed at a fair election a large majority in Louisiana no hon man can ques! That you did not receive a majority is equal ly clear. But that intimidation of eve Kind and nature provided against by the Louisiana law did enter into and coatrol the election in more election polls than would change the result and give you the vote 1 believe as firmly as that I write this. The difficulty of gathering this testimo and at in legal form has been very great, ve has becn fully met. The whole case rests upon the action of the board. I have carefully observed them have formed 2 high opinion of Gov. Wells and Col. Anderson. They are firm, judicious and, as far as I can judge, thorough. an@ conse’entious, They are persoaally fa- iiliar with the nature and degree of in- timidation in Louisiana. They can see that he intimidation, as organized, was with a view of throwing out republican parishes rather than endangering democratic par- ishes. Very truly yours, ‘JOHN SHERM 4) “To this Gen. Hayes ponded as folloy *COLUMBUS, Ohio, November 27, 187 ‘My Dear Sir: I am greatly obliged for your letter of the 23d. You feel, I am sure, as I do about this whole business. A fair election would have given us about forty electoral votes at the south—at least that many. But we aft not to allow our friends to defeat one outrage and fraud by another. There must be nothing crooked on our part. Let Mr. Tilden have the place by violeace, intimidation and fraud, rather than under- take to prevent it by means that will not bear the severest scrutiny. I appreciate the work doing by the republicans who have gone south, and am especially proud of the acknowledged honorable conduct of those from Ohio. The democrats made a mi in sending so many ex-republicans. converts are proverbially bitter and imfair. “ ‘Sincerely, R. B. HAYES. “I met Gov. Hayes on my return, and hi: conversation was to the same effect, chat he wished no doubtful vot and woul greatly prefer to have Mr. Tilden serv President if there was any doubt a (Hayes) eiection.” oe Bar Outfit The fixtures and outfit of New the bar restaurant, 520 10th street, was sold T day by Duncanson Lros., auctionee b: John Walter for $1 Why don't you take Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup? —————— FLOWERS WORTH THOUSANDS, The Floral Dixplay to Be Made at the Vanderbilt House. The floral display at the marriage of Mis3 Consuelo Vanderbilt to the Duke of Mari- borough, in New York next Wednesday, will, it is claimed, surpass that at the Gould-Casiellane wedding, which was, up to that time, the grandest ever seen on a similar occasion in New York. Rare platts from Australia, Europe ard the Orient will, with thos? ficm the jungle; with orchids clinging tc them, be seen side by side with the rarest of all home-grown plants—the pink chrysanth>mum. It is claimed that to buy the plants to be used at the wed- ding would cost betwoen fifty and sixty thousand dollars. In support of this, it is said that five Australian- tree ferns, ten feet high and spreading out an equal dis- tance, would cost several thousand dollars each if bought outright. The cost of remt- ing these is sufficient, even for the Vande bilts. The certrai figure of the decorations will be an immense wedding bell of lilies of the valley. It is to be open work and will sway back and forth with the slightest breath of air, giving the appearance of ringing out “the glad tdings.” Radiating from it will be the tops of the great palin trees stand- ing against the walf on the Madison avenue side. One great palm will be placed at each window to shut cut the view from the street. Between the large palms smaller ones are to be arranged, masking in the window sills and reaching as far up as the lower sash, giving the effect of windows set in a solid wall of green. To the big palms will cling the orchids in bloom. Immense stag-horn ferrs, big bushes of pink chrysanthemums and sago palms will relieve the solid backing of duller grzen. Cut flowers in proft-sion. principally white carnations, will be everywhere. The hall is to be filled with pals and ferns. A great variety cf the palm known as “Leaforthia” will stand in the opening near the grand staircase and reach to the ceiling. The in- laid mgrble and gold staircase will be fes- tooned with variegated vines, and ferns will peep frcm beneath the balustrades. Under the grand staircase the Hungerian band will be screened from view by the hanging vit.es from above and four large trees in front. At the hall entrance will be the flowers for the guests, which they will. receive as they enter the house. ———__+-e-____—__ PROPER NAMES. GES I Transformations Through the Medium of Different Langanges. From Scottish Nights. Proper names undergo singular changes in course of time, and when influenced by _ forcign tongues. It has been asked which is the proper way of spelling the surname eward. But this question, it would ap- pear, is not easily answered, seeing we have akout thirty different ways on record in English, Gaelic, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish and Duteh, as follows: Steward, Stewart, Stewartt, Stuart, Stuard, Stuarde, Steuard, Steuart, Steuert, Stewort, Steort, Steubhard, Steubhart, Steubhartt, Stiub- hart, Stevyard, Stiurt, Stoward, Sturgard, Stuyarde, Styward, Stuardus, Seneshailus, Estuard, Estuardza, Stivard, Stivardi. The well-known name John Smith, a good, strong and honest English name, is seme- Umes transformed into John Smyth, and Smythe, and even Smijthe; but transformed in to other languages it seems to climb the ladder of respectability, thus: In Latin it is Johannes Smithus; the Italians smooth it of into Giovanni Smithi. The Spaniards render it Juan Smithus; the Dutchman adopts it as Hans Schmidt; the French fiat- ter ic into Jean Smeets, and the Russian sneezes and barks Jouloff Sm'ttowski. When John Smith gets into the tea trade at Can- tcn, be becomes Jahon Shimmit. If he clambers about Mt. Heckla, the Icelanders say he is Jahne Smithsen. If he trades among the Tuscaroras, he becomes Tom Qa Smitha. In Poland he is known as Ivan Schmittiweiski. Should he wander among the Welsh mountains, they talk of Jikom Sckmidd. When he goes to Mexico he is beoked as Jouth F’Smitr. If, of classic turn, he lingers among Greck ruins, he turns to "Ion Smikton; and in Turkey, he is utterly disguised as Yoe Seef. VETERAS MONEY. When Invested by the Wife Not Ex empt From Taxation From the Brooklyn ‘Times, The lews of New York exempt from tax- aticn property bought with the pension of bounty money of veterans of the civil war, but Justice Bartlett of the supreme court has decided that property bought with pen- sion money given by a veteran to his wife is not exempt from tgxation. The question was presented to him by Lawyer S: $ mks in proceedings instituted by him in hebalf of Martha A. F. Allen, wife of Vet- eran Meses R. Allen of Jamaica, to review the action of the town assessors in taxing her property on Johnson avenue. Mos. Allen purchased the property as a home- Stead with $3,000 pension money received by her husband from the government, ond ich he gave to her. The question which Justice Bartlett was asked to decide was whether the statute exempting from taxa- lon the property of veterans followed the pension money when given to the fe of the soldier, and by her invested in real property. ———_- American Heiresses as English Wives, From the Literury Digest. The New York correspondent of the Lon- don Times (Mr. Smailey), in announcing the engagement of the young Duke of Marlborough to Miss Consuelo “Vanderbilt, added the remark that “The marriage will be a new tie between the countries.” This statement, which is regarded by The Spec- tater as “conventional, and therefore be- youd criticism,” calls forth the further ob- servation that as a matter of fact the hab:t of intermarriage among their citi- zens does not bind countries tozether. Else, reasons the writer, were south and north, sand and Ireland, lost in love for one another, Noting the fact that the wildest cenflict of opinion has never blinded Eng- lishmen to the charms of Irish girls, and that Irishmen have never ceasel to seek trides in England, the editur says that na- tions only understand nations when they ere like each other, while men and women oftea love most dearly their own coniple- ments; thet engagements seca as the one recoried. which are now becoming so fre- quent, “ought to become causes of inter- n@tional jealousy rather tvaa affection,” and he thinks that there are signs that ———— they are so becoming. To quote: ‘The ladies’ pers un this side be- gin to make comments on the American girl y off the great 's in the lish lottery of marriage, white the America mea ar? asking in as- tcnishment not wholly untinged with anger why all th-ir heiresses should prefer ‘stiff. bacxed’ suitors from Europe to themselves? The proce=s, however, seems to us a very ural one, and in no way deserving the hard worls with which tidings of such a betrothal are constantly rec> limitation of choice, by reasons of ¢: he'd among ail European nations both wise and right, so wise and s> that the Lord Burleigh who maid of low desree is cond>mned by poets as guilty of derozation, and seems no reason why, if sr te considered a distinctiva, Consort in a published letter once de- clared it to be, the mit of caste shoul not be widened so as to take it in. The convenience of such a choice is no argu ment against it. The English noble whe there t wealth Is te as the Prine marries the American miliionatre may be, of course, playing a part in a mere ‘ar renzement,’ as he might be also if he were marrying a duke’s daughter at home, bu he may be making an honest choice within the Emits to which opinion has cozfined him. oe Not for Americans. From the National Provisioner. We were favored this week by a call from Mr. Ben Selling, one of the directors of the Western Packing end Fertilizer Comp: of Portlini, Ore., the e-killing estab Hshment which has ebtalnel so much free advertising all over the country in the past few months. This gent!eman gave u positive as<urance that not one ounce the meat prepared by his concern would be placed on the American market, and that when the time came for shipping It to Eu- rop’, every packase wo ‘ ta. ked “Horse meat.” We know that the starting of this establishment has be: very mueh taken to heart by the meat tra on the Pacific slope, particularly among ge maker. We have sit our- ves that the gentlemen IdentiGed with the above-named cone re all men of stan ling and repute, so that any statemen! coming from them can be reiied upon,