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THE WASHINGTON GAZETTE. . if ' t-'-', VOL. XX. MANY PEOPLE STARVING. Terrible Soenee of Desolation la a New Jersey Village. | Rumor* having reached Patterson ./JST. J.', that upward of two hundred (■people, idle mill operatives and l heir . families, were starving in Worten •dyke, a small village across the river .In Bergecounty, the World’s correa. v pendent visited that place to-day. Nearly all of the men and a majority of the adult women of the place gain a f livelihood in the neighboring mills, ‘ but latterly, owing to over-production many of the mills have been compelled either to shut down entirely or com pel their employees to be satisfied with two and three days’ work iu the week. These of the inhabitants of the Ihmisea who were able to bo abroad were thin and attenoated, and utter -starvation was depicted upon their features. Hollow cheeks and glaring hungry-looking eyes made the men, weinen and children look little less than savages, but an inside view of some of these houses presented a ter riblo sight. Ragged little children stood in the door-ways and besought the visitors not for money, hut for food. Older children stood by, hungry leoking and gaunt, but apparently too well-bred and too proud to openly ask strangers for what they were evident ly so much in need of. Little feet that had not known a shoe for many a day were bound up In rags to guard them against the nipping frost. Squalid children of older growth had pieces of horse blankets bound around their lower limbs, and boys and girl* were dressed alike. The cldet mem bers of the families, with dazed coun tenance, stared at the new-comers and spoiled almost incapable of moving their limbs or even llieir Ups to answer the questions propoun- miserable and scant furniture In these dwellings showed that If ever there had been better it had been made away with to satisfy the craving of appetite. The coverings of the beds had, in some instances, been stripped off and had been improvised into gar ments. In but very few cases were there any fires in the dilapidated stoves, and the scarcity of fences in the vicinity plainly showed where the fuel had been obtained. Most of the floors were carpetiess. In th* lowliest of these dwellings squalor and deprivation reigned supreme. -The women and children were in tatters, and the later were supplica ting for nourishment, which the for mer were unable to provide. Gray ltairod grandmothers and grand fathers sat by crying like children. In one family of six all were in the last stages of starvation, aud a puny little infant was making futile en deavors to obtain nourishment from his mother’s shrunken breast. The head of the family said that neither himself nor any of his family had tas ted meat for three weeks, and it was only tlirough the aid of charitable neighbors that they had obtained even crusts of bread. The neighbors of the surrounding villages have done •II they can to assist the poor people, but the number of destitute has grad ualy increased until their means are exhausted and they have been com pelled le give up iu despair, tbne of the villagers said thatoue of the fam ilies subsisted for nearly a week upon the carcass of a big New Found land dog. He said that the children eager ly ate the flesh and cried for more, although they knew whence U came. It is said that the cats have also been eaten. Others incidents of a more sickening nature are related. The local churches and schools have been called upon, and the people of Passaic and this city have been urged to send succor are it be too late, Mrs. Malthy, kept open house to-day and gave a good, substantial dinner to all who came. Those who looked on while the starving people were raven ously eating their first meal in many weeks were compelled to temporarily withdraw to conceal their tears. The Nsrihern passenger rate war has brought about a remarkable state of affairs. A person can now traval from any European port to New York for |lO, and thence to Chicago for $1 more. If the ticket agents give the emigrant his commission, as is frequently the case, the fare is reduced to SJ. Think of it, 3,500 miles for a sum that will not board you ashore more than a week. TH* REVIVAL OF MAXIMILIAN. Among all the distinguished atten tions paid to the editer of tlie Times during his visit to the South, none has been more flattering than his ar rest by a United States Marshal in Louisiana at the suit of Maximilian A. Dauphin, manager of the Louisia na State Lottery. Maximilian lias been desirous fora long lime of getting 1100,000 from the Times, as compen sation for injury done to his unlaw ful business, lie failed to secure any consideration for his modest demand in Pennsylvania, his suit being sum marily turned out of court, aud he is now going to try what can be done in Louisiana to punish tho editor who has been fearless enough t > denounce and oppose the baleful and corrupting influence of the lottery. It was in Oc tober, 1883, that tho ingenious Maxi milian A. Dauphin first presented his little bill against tho Times. He did not attempt to collect it in person, a visit to Pennsylvania being not alto gether desirable to one engaged in an occupation which the statutes of this Slate denounce as criminal, hut lie appeared l>y attorney in the United States Circuit Court. He described himself as a citizen of the Republic of France and “a good, true honest, just and faithful subject of the United States,”and he claimed that he had been prevented from “daily and Itonr lv acquiring great gains and profits” in Itis business as lottery manager by the continued opposition oftlie Times. He thought it especially wrong that the Times should object to his al- Icinpt, by corrupt influence and by annoying litigation, to prevent theen toreement of the United States stat utes against lotteries by the officials of tho Post Office Department, and for all these injuries, general and particu lar, he sought compensation at the Times’ expense. This peculiarly inso lent suit came before Judges McKen nau and Butler last spring, and it look ffie Court but a few minutes to enter judgment fbl- Ihe 'I imes. on the plain, broad ground that Dauphin’s business was not entitled to any protection whatever, being “not only unlawful, but an infamous crime.” Maxitniliau is at least entitled to credit for persistency and it is pleas ant to find that tho rogues and swind lers at Ihe South are as hostile as the people generally are hospitable to the Times audits editor. While the laws of Louisana have recognized tho lottery business, it is not clear how it cau claim any more protection ihero than here from a court of Ihe United States, whose statutes arc consistent ly directed to its denunciation and suppression ; nor is it likely that this unlooked-for diversion provided by the lottery company will prove any thing else than an additional compli ment amongtho many of a different kind that have already made this Southern journey tnomorable. Next to the eonfld&nce and esteem of good ]>eople, the animosity of all eivii-doers is the thing most to be prized by a newspaper or an sditor, and the wide spread influence of Ihe Times for the public good is not more clearly recog nized iu the kindly reception given its editor througlftmt the South than it is in this counter-movement of the supporters of the lottery fraud. The Times does uot deny having injured Maximilian’s business. It rat her hopes, before it is done with it, to break it up altogether, not because of any do sire to injure Mr. Maximilian A. Dauphin, but because his business—as was well said by the last Judge before whom he prosecuted his claim fordam ages—(a“not only unlawful, but an in famous crime.” It seems that Maxi milian is one of the people who do not like the editor ofTne: Times. This is unfortunate—for Maximilian.— Philadelphia Times. This is a free country! eure, but you can’t get Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup free of charge, it cosis you a quarter every time. From the Corporal. From the Marine Barracks, Pensa cola. Florida, Corporol Ben. Barger writes of the benefits of Brown Iron Bitters in that malarious region. He says: “I have used several bottles aud must say I am grcatlp benefited by using it. Scvecal of my comrades use Brown’s Iron Bitters, and you may rest assured they all think it is ’the greatest thing on earth.” This kind of testimouy comes from all quarters concerning Brown Iron Bit ters.—the best tome. WASHINGTON, GA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1885. MRS. ETTIE GRERN IN TEARS. The “Richest Woman'’ Makes e Scene tn Cisco & Son’s Office. According to report the offices of J. J. Cisco & Son for the past three days have been, tilled with the tears and lamentations of their largest customer Mrs. K. 11. Green. Assignee May and the membors of (lie firm ot course decline to state wliat lias occurred iu these distressing interviews with this richest woman iu America, but in some way tlie story has leaked out, an 1 yesterday was the talk of Wall 6trcct. It is slated that Assignee May made a formal offer to Mrs. Green of all her securities held in trust for her by the Ann, with Hie exception of an amount sufficient to make good the outstanding loan Ihe firm made to her husband, the ex-president of the Nashville railroad. His loan amounted to about 1800,000 and this is secured by Louisville and Nashville bonds which have greatly depreciated in value, so that tho firm would boa lieavv loser if il should attempt to reaiiza on them to make good the loan. The firm claims that at Hie time the loan was made Mrs. Green gave the firm to understand that she would see t hat it was paid. The counsel oftlie assignee therefore advised him to retain sticlt of Hie securities as would be sufficient to secure tho loan. Th* assignee acted on this advice. The amount retained, however, would l> but a very small part of the $36,000,000 of securities Mrs. Green left with the firm for safe keeping. When the as signee in his gentlemanly way made known his determination to Mrs Green, it is said that that lady ot business made a “scene” wh; 1 ; will be grafted forever in the memories ot those preseut. She burst into tears and, as the story goes, sat down on the floor and burying her hoad in her liamjs, cried for hours over the .'*■*? ty of the assignee. She declared that she had never guaranteed the loan and that she should not be made to suffer for her husband's inability to pay it. The scene was vary distress ing, but Mr. May remained firm. Mrs. Green finally left the office leav ing the entire $26,000,000 with him, fearing probalily.thal it she took a part of the securities she would in jure her claim for Hie enliro lot. Mr. Green, it is said, was present during die interview, but did not interfere in any way. It is reported that lie haß been unsuccessful iu his operations for two or i hree years, audio have dropped some money in an opium speculation some time ago. Mrs. Green walked up Wail street yesterday comfortabl v but poorly clad. She looked not unlike Mrs. R. B. Hayes, though the lines in her face are stronger. As she passed along people would turn and look at her. Those who recognized her would sav to othors Who did not: “Do yeu know who that is?” “No.” “Hcttie Green—worth $30,000,000.” “Hh!” This is probably the only kind of admiration she ever inspired. The con troversy over the loan to Mr. Green and the retention of the securities it is thought may lead to litigation. TEI NEW TAX ACT. As the (ax set passed the house the following special taxes will be levied: The general tax will be three-tenths of one per cent. Poll tax shall be required of ail male inhabitants from 21 to 50 years of age except maimed Confederate soldiers. Ten dollars on ail practitioners of law, medicine, dentistry and degau rean or oilier sitnular artists. $25 on all auctioneers. $25 on each billiard, pool or other like table kept for public use. SSO on any game or play with or without a name. $25 on ten pin alleys and venders of proprietary medicines, jewelry etc. SSOO on emigrant agents. $25 on dealers in musical instru ments. SIOO on dealers in pistols. $25 ou lightning rod agents. SSOO on dealers in’ futures. S2OO on dealers in iron safes. $lO on agents negotiating loans. $lO on agents for nurseries. SIOO on peddlers of cooking stove*. SSO on retailers. $lO on walking matches. THE MODEL WIFE. Scripture and history and poetry vie with one another in sounding the praises of tho model wife. The mau who is blessed with a companion worthy the uams of a model wife o*n snap his fingers in the faces of all the old bachelors that ever breathed and give them points each day iu every exalted pleasure that makes life worth living. There is no danger ot his applying for a divorce. Unfortunateli| for the married men or this generalijyi the model wives are most all d"ad. The struggle for existence was to much for them. The ceaseless, silonf self-sacrifice nooded to build up a model domestic charac ter could only b met and boruo as long as there was a Jiving apprecia tion of the personal laws of duty that underlie assorts of ideal exis tence. Tho men who appreciated mode) whes at|d were iu return wil ling to be model husbands were so tew that the good wives— that is Ihe model wits—grow discouragod aud took to their graves or some more congenial occupation. The few model -wive* that are ,'cft are cherished by their husbands bc yound even their cigars or their horses. Tlte model wire of tho work ingman, clcri: or business man has some appreciationortlie ton thousand little labors, pretty cares anil annoy ances Ihat her husband lias to go through each day in ills workshop or office. She considers that such worrying oares are a part of the du ties bv which her husband makes a living for himself, for her and for the children, if there any. And when tho husband comes home freni his work, tired, perhaps cross, and hun gry and out of sorts, she is always ready to meet him with some qniet and gentle good choer. Her own person is attractive and restful to him. She always has some pleasant to make hi* home hours delightful to him and so makes herself indispensable and a constant joy. The model wife docs not seo how manp poor and silly or exacting things site can say to her tired hus band. If site lias anything to ask she waits till he is rested and fed. She invites pleasant people to her homo not to show bow many rich thiugi she lias but to mako her husbands home hours pass cheerfully. She knows (hat if she is half a woman no other cau displace her in her hus band’s affections. She is always more attractive in her manners to her husband than to other men. Site is the genius of Ihe household. But un fortunately, most ot tnem are dead. FXTNIBH THE CRIMINALB. The following timely suggestion by the Greenville News is reproduced for the consideration of judges, law yers and jurors of this section. The News says: “It would be>. ell if some* body could devise some legislation to prevent the compromise of criminal cates. It is very common for men who commit assaults to escope nunisli mentby paying the person or persons injured a sum of money and the costs. We cannot blame either party to these transactions. A man who has com mitted an offense is very naturally anxious to escape the annoyanccof a trial and the possible punishment, and the sufferer, if ho is a poor man, generally finds that it will be to his ad vantage to accept some substantial cash compensation and avoid the loss of time incident to his appearance as a witness before tho grand jury and the courts. No special harm is done while the criminals are persons of moderate means, who feel the loss of the money they pay enough to make it a punishment to them and to in duce them to be careful in their con duct. But the principle is bad. Avery rich man’ for instance, would proba bly feel at liberty to mallrcat any poorer citizen while he knows that he can ‘pay out’ of the consequences of his conduct with a sum which would be a trifle to him. The entire system tends to give immunity to wealthy offenders while the paor men must suffer the full legal punishment for his crimes for the lack of a little cash.” Ayer’s Pills cure constipation im prove the appetite, promote digestion restare healthy action, and regulatton every function. They are pleasant to lake, and powerful in subduing disease. Xj_ W SI3VCS, SUCCESSOR TO SIMS, IRVIN & CO.] The Firm of Sims, Irvin & Cos. having dissolved, I will continue to keep always on hand LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, DOORS, SASH, BUNDS, BRICK, LIME, AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL. My prices will be low nd CASH must accompany all orders. Call and consult me before buying elsewhere. Will store Guano and other artielee at my warehouse and deliver the same. Charges reasonable. A small stock of Builder’s Hardware at COST. lam authorised to settle all olaima due by or to tho old firm. OFFICE AT ARNOLD "US K .epU-Sm 1,. W. SIMS. 1884. COTTON BUSINESS SEASON. W. X. MERCIER, COTTON FACTOR. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. MARBLE. A. R. ROBERTSON, Athens, Georgia. MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF Granite and Marble Monuments & Tombstones A large lot of finished work on on hand ready for lettering. I will pay half freight on Monuments and Tomb Stones delivered in Washington, Ga. Wf A. R. ROBERTSON, Athens. On. NEW STORE! NEW GOODS! IsTEW PRICES l B. M. WINESTOO K, Formerly of Greenville, S. C., Informs the citizens of Washington and Wilkes county generally, that he ha opened at the store on the west side of the public square, formerly occupied by Mrs. Stewart as a millinery store, a well selected stock of Clothing for Gents, Youths and Boys, FROM THE CHEAPEST TO THE BEST. —i. Good Assortment of— Shoes, Boots, Hats, Caps, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, JEANS, Caisimerea, Umbrellas, Trunks and Jewelry. Large lot of Underwear. Tollel Soaps 111 great variety. Suspenders, Silk, Linen and Cotton Handkerchief*, Hosiery and Glove*. A nico lot of Ladies’ Cloaks, all of whioh wo guarantee of Latest styles, anil at prices to astoniah tho native*. These Gouda we offer to sell cheap for cash Mb G THOMAS POPE ia with us and will be glad to seo bis fiiends and neighbors and let than* have Goods at VERY LOW PRICES. 39-6 m B: M. WINESTOCK, AG’T. THEODORE MARKWALTER’S MARBLE WORK©; BROAD STREET, (NEAR LOER MARKET) AUGUSTA, GA. warn TOMBSTONES AID MARBLE WORKS GENERALLY, always on hand or mado to order. A largo selection roady for lette andrlng delivery at ahort notice. Several nundrodß of new dealgnti of The Most Modern Style of Monuments, FINE PLYttODTH ROCK CHICKENS FOB SALE. They are pure breed and extra fine The Plymouth is is very popular be cause of (heir many superior quali itics. TRICES REASONABLE. Address L. L. CHAPMAN, Talbotton, Ga. Citation for Letters Administration. GEORGIA, WILKES COUNTY. TO ah whom it may concern. Whereas, Thomas A-Sbank, haring in proper form applied to me for permanent administration on the estate of g. G. Paschal, late of said county, thia is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of B. G. Punch a to be and appear at my office within tho ti m allowed by law, and anow cause, if any the can, why permanent administtation sho ul not be granted to Thomas A. Shank on B. G Paschal's estate. Witness mr hand and official signature this l>ec. ttth, 1835. lit GEO. HYSON, Ordinary W. C. NO. 5 JOHN McPOLAND Contractor & Builder, Plans and estimates furnished a short notice. Strict attention given to all orders entrusted to me. All orders for stone and brick work in any part of the country promptly at tended to. Address 101 CARRIE ST., COR. MILLER AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. Citation for Letters Administration, Georgia, Wilkes county. TO all whom it may concern Mrs. Sally Terry, having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of George W. Terrr, late of said county, deceased, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of said George W. Terry, to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to* Mrs. Sally Terry on George W. Terrv’sy estato. Witness my official signature, this- Pec-2, 1884. GKO. DYSON, 4y-4t Ordinary W. C.