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wAsHISGroN AND GEORekrOwS.

" h3t has been said in Congress aud in the
newspapers about removing the National
Capital 10 the geographical center Of the re-
public IA thousand miles into the prairies)
would not merit any discussion but for the de-
pressing influence it has exercised upon the
interests Of this city. China has Its capital
far IN the interior; but as nations become en-
iIghtened they aiway prefer the ocean front.
Russia Is now coming forward toward this
liEe. Washington has been mu IN disparagsd
OF late II is said that n Is unhealthy, very hot
bleak, dusty, dear place, &c, &c., when in
reality Il Is an exceedingly healthy city; is less
oppressive in summer than any Of the cities
with which IL has been compared; the wide
streets that people choose to call bleak, will,
with the progress of improvement. become
beaUtiful-they are already a guaranty Of per-
manent healthfulnessi the culture of grass and
trees is fast subduing the dust and when Cen.
sress shall second the efforts OF our more en-.
terprlsipg citizens to increase our railroad
facilities we shall have as cheap markets as
can be found elsew here.
With this question Of the suitableness of this
city for the National Capital. now and in the
future, is intimately connected the movement
Eow in progress for consolidation of the
cities of Washington and Georgetown. On
these subjects, which merit the earnest consid-
GRAFTON of the citizens of the District, we have
received u communication from prominent
member of our municipal government, who
signs himself IAN old citizen Of the new
school, He not only defends Washington
from recent assaults, but sets forth the argu-
ments in favor of a union of the two cities,
saying when the size of this city is consid.
cred, Georgetown should be regarded as a part
of AZ. The dividing line between the two is
less marked than that which separates the
Seventh Ward from the Test of Washington
Unite the two and our city would prese emit
well improved street four and q half miles
long; river front Of greater length; the termi-
nus Of great canal. two fac Colleges, each
with q medical department Of great efficiency
and high reputationi a population OF say
a hundred and twenty thousand souls;
and. in fine, every essential, as Is now
practically confessed, to give ecldt to a great
metropolis, and to attract to its precincts, as
permanent jewellers, the best people Of every
section OF the Union. The consolidation OF
these two cities in one municipality, as now
proposed, will OF course prove a measure OF
immediate economy; but its results in estab-
fishing sympathy and cooperation will very
soon give q delightful impetus to enterprise
and prosperity. Among the early results will
he q railroad con nection with the Virginia net.
work OF railways. completed or contemplated
So far our correspondent, who urges othsr
reasons for this marriage Of the two cities but
what we have stated, will give eur readers an
idea OF the arguments used by the advocates of
annexation If there are any of our readers
disposed TO forbid the bans. we shall doubtless
hear from them before the union Is consum-
mated
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DLACK LLAMA LACE POINTS,
BLACK SILK GRENEDINE6,
LUPIH'S BLACK WORsTBD GRRNEDINEs,
TAMIsE CLOTH, GROs GRAIN M0HAIRs,
BOMBAZIHES, DELAINEs, and
All other desirable Mourning Goods on hand'i in
full supply, and at the lowest prices.
All our COL0RBD LAWNS, GRENADINES,
BAREG86, and all Summer Stock marked down 20
to 20 Per cent, We are determined to close them
out.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES.
ONE PRICI ONLY.
W. n. sNUsTER 3 BRO,
jy - cost 324 PtnnsylvAnia avenue.
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Both Boards Of the City Councils again had
protracted sessions last evening, and as usual
didn't "eo homo till morning" Much Of the
time Of the Board Of Aldermen was taken up
in a contest over the appointment Of physieians
20 the poor, during which the relative merits
OF Homeopathy and alIopathy were canvassedi
while the Board Of Common Council amused
itself tor nearly two hours with discussio Of
the mosquito question, their origin, propags-
tion, nses In creation. &c. In both Boards.
however, considerable business was transacted
Of interest to our readers, which they will ind
IN our report Of the proceedings. Several
nominations OF The Mayor were confirmed by
the Beard Of Aldermen
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TIE MISSISSIPPI VALLEr.-The committee
al TsIh ed at the late Commercial Con yentiou
held 81 New Orleans, have called a Conyen-
lion TO Be held at keokuk, Iowa, ON the eth OF
september. The object of the Convention will
be 10 consider all matters connected with the
trade and commerce Of the Mississippi river
and ITS tributaries, and tie cooperation OF all
persons lie requested who s.desire to see the
great river and its branches free from the fet-
ters, natural or artificial, that obstruct its nayi-
gaticn or retard its commerce, or in any way
hinder the development ofthe country drained
by its waters" All the States and communi.
tues Of the Mississippi Valley are requested TO
send delegates From the reports OF the
speeches At the meeting held in St. Louis on
Friday night last, TO secure the removal of the
National Capital 20 the Mississippi Valley, it
seems that this Con vention is expected to m AXE
some movement In the matter, and If success.
ful In this respect the 81. Louisans think thai
their city will be selected as the spot.
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The SrRIKEs IN NEW YoRK.--1he TaiIors'
strike in New York continues. The manufac.
turing tailors, a. those who make up large
quantities OF goods for the clothing stores and
employ number Of men, have expressed their
determinauen Of aiding with the shop hands
on strike ana OF supporting them until the
employers have signed the new scale of prices.
The Plate Printers strike also eontinues, but
committee Of workmen had an interview
on saturday with the National and American
Bank Note Companies. who have the contract
for printing all the new issue Of fractional
currency, and 10 Is thought that the dimculty
may Be smicably adjusted in few days. Gan
old plate printer" informs the New York Sxs
"that the strike vas brought about mainly BY
members Of the Washington Union who have
recently been discharged from the Govern.
mont once and have come TO New York to
look for work"
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TBR ELEcTIoNs.-We have received mp to
y m no news from tue election in Kentucky
held yesterday, but as Toots says, .'It's of ne
consequence" as tie result Is not at all in
doubt. The only general officer TO be chosen
was STATE Treasurer and the candidates We're
y. Runsey Wing, Republican, and James W.
Tate, Democrat. and present incumbent. Just
set down Tate " Reelected by an over whelmin z
msjorIty" and the Legislature almost unan.
imously Democratic The vote for President
was Seymour, II5,sS9; Grant, 3J,s65. Dam
ocraiic majority, 7o. 523.
The election in Alabama to-day is for six
members of Congress.
Democratic Republican.
Col. W. ID Mann. Alfred E. Buck
DIR. A N. Worthy. Charles w. Buckley.
a., AZ p.-,,,, Robert ). Helm.
ooP MAJ. b. W. Norris.
~ Lain ID paad SCharle Hayes.
}Gen. O. w. Dustan.
Judge Peter NJ ID Z. q. HARRISON.
9laJ. W. q. Sherrod. u. Hind
Messrs. Mann, Parkinson and Dox are from
the North. The majority Of colored voters on
the lsst registry was 1914. The State voted
ia November: Grant, 7s,sOli Seymour, 72,2sO;
Republican majority, 1921.
IL Tennessee, on Thursday, it seems TO be
settled that Senter will be elected Governor,
although things were rather mixed in the
STATE al last accounts. A State SuperInten-
cent OF Public Education and members of tn
legislature will also be chosen.
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~A reapinE machine In Kentucky cut both
heels OF little boy and left them In bis shors
~Gsn- John q. Brsckipridgs has again r..
TUNED 10 his home In Lexington, Ky.
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From J. Shillinston, Odeou Rns.ditK we
have he PeoPis's kasasine, London, for An.
gust
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~It 10 stated that the profits arising from
the recent National Camp Meeting at Round
Lake amounted to $4,000.
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I COURT. wAsHINGTONO COUNTY. D ;,

n
An ordinance IN ,eIatic. 10 hackney coaches. ON
nteksss aud o,Ao rshIc!eS for ths Conveyance Of
Pa@sRgerS tctth,H the TOMMY Of Washington,
sEcIIoN l. Be It ordained by the Levy Court of
after the passage Of this act It shah not be lawful
scrption Of vehicle whste YER employed in the car
the % q
pay or hire, without fret having obtained q Ii.
n his
thorizsd ana empowered to grant licenses for run:
other vehicles for the pOTtaton 81 pass nsers
S II. Ts
Dollars, and . further payment of Twenty five
sEcTioNs its6siI not be Law 70 for any person
G SnsI 70 Ish 1 at an, 9%n
sons or o s.ssensers for hire Hi.hont SsSins rst
o s.sss 3 .ds ss f sss G ;
cab, Or other vehicle, as above design tied, .hen
the driver % Is to sd. other esIrIsses to pass
on the let eide q such driver ,.,
BILE or are assembled, either BY day or night, in
pressnt It shall be he duty Of such ocsr to reg Se
plate the manner o. the arrival and departure Of
peaceable and quiet demeanor Of the driver there,
Of; and every driv Of any carriage. omnibu.. cab
the perfo, of their duty or who shall refuse
to obey the orders given By him connec ted with
shall yiolsse any other Of the provisions Of this
other fine: are recovered bS this court and the Re
ss hi. ordinsnee six nss daily ia I've 20 q tho
daily papers of this G. e,'Ak SCHOOLS, President.
NICHOLAS CALLAN. CLERK. au86t
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

ELEGANT BUILDING LOTS!
ELEGANT BULLYING LoIsll
ELEGANT BUILDING l0TsM
sia.5o EACH"
Sia.5o EACH":
TIE MOST DELIGHTFUL BUILDING SITES
IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
known snd designated - the old site Of Fort
Rene, Tennal ytown, D. o., We offer to the pub.
u. for xho MAJ. ruIprv p.vo ,. $1,000
disposed of. alternate lots in said subdiv ision 1T
sl2. 50 each.
These lots contain . 800 square feet of ground
each, and lie but two miles beyond Georgetown.
The regular line of stages II inning between W Ssh
instsn, Georgetown, Oak Hill Cemetery and Ten.
uallytown places these lots within twenty min
utes' ride of Washington. Fare Is cents.
The attention Of oil, especially employees of the
Government is invited to this op portuuity for Oh.
tanning couatry residence, or making Q profit.
able investment.
This tract is the highest point OF land in the
District. commands most M magnificent view of the
Potomac and the surrounding Country, and lies
600 feet above tide. water overlooking gton,
Georgetown, Alexandria, Fairfax Semi nary, gu.
CARLOAD Mountain, and the Blue Ridge.
For healthfulness and comfort % we'll as for
srandness Of scenery this location cannot be sur
/ passed.
Our subdivision embraces over 1000 lots of 500
square feet EACH and half of these offer at
the low figure Of Sl2 80.
Revenue stamps and conveyancing at the cost OF
| the purchaser.
plat the subdivision can be seen at our
office, where all in ,rmston in regard to the same
| can be obtained.
Those who call frs. will have first choice of
| location, etc.
ONION BUTTS,
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
4UCTIONEERS,
II M -.
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THE SYSTEM.

1t is . sad thing to pass through life only half
alive. Yet there thousands whose hAbitual
oonditiob 10 one Of languor and debility. They
complain Of no specific disease; they suffer no
positive pain; but they have relish for any
thing which affords mental or sensuous pleasure
TO their more. robust and energetic elbow beings
In nine cases out Of ten this state Of lassitude
and torpsr arises from . morbid stomach. Indi
Gestion destroys the energy Of both mind and
body When the wsste of nature is not supplied
by due and regular assimilation Of the food.
every organ is starved, every function inter
rupted.
Now, what does common sense suggest under
these circumstances of DEPRESSION Tas system
nssds ,orsins and st,ensthen'ng: not merely for an
hour OF two; to sink aftsrward into moro pitiabe
an AIRY alcoholic simuIant we're resorted to-
How Is ihi. desirable OBJECT to be accomplished
The answer to this question, founded on the un-
iesS fs ss;xi
rsenps;siins the fountain head Il ph1sesi
all the other organs depend for their nurture and
81 the time that /. dozen doses OF, the
great vegetable tonic and inyigorant have been
Gin to esI its benign inusncs. App.si. Vim Be
.n3 Wit. the to ss
pIefe-unil healihfu bisod, fit to be the material
Ct n. ,h and HVssl. bone .9d nsIys and brain
of the wateTy psbHlum with which they have
heretofore been imperfectly nourisned.
rHALL's HAIR RENEyER AT sBvEs.
AZ the same price We offer all Hair Preps-
liers, Montgomery, Mrs. Aliens, Woods, Teb
belts, &c: Having greatly eK lersed my stock am
prepared to retail everything kept in hrst class
Drug Store AZ much less than regular rates. The
following are eiysn as sample: Ayers Prepera-
Syrup, 90; Mishler's Bitters, as; Californ mia
Wines, sehencks Preparations, 8 "A Helm.
ron, Browns Gin ger, 40; Phalnn 3 Perfumes, 80;
Lairds Bloom, SO; Bstchelor's Hair Dye, so;
baking, very low. CoIgateb and all kinds Soaps,
Brushes, Combs and Toilet Powders, much lower
than elsewh here. Also, our fine old Bye Whisky,
warranted PURE for medicinal and family use, bot
tied by us; ger bottle Mirr.Ns ppuaa,sr
je IS 3m- Corner I'd and d streets north.
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pEkCIs In the city, containing thirteen rooms.
including bath: room. Nth al the mcdsn tm-
uon walls inches thick; houss 10 nearly neg, end
built By day labor. and superiatended BY the
This property Win be sold cheap. Inquire Of J.
Z. pfEk 90, no. II Louisiana avenue: cor
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~R e NJ o v A
un-,o,-.T: J. GAIT

Has BEMUNED his
WOOD AND COAL OFFICE
From 393 d street, to
No. 251 PEENSYLVANIA AVENBD,
Between 18th and 18th SITS. south side. jl4 eo3W
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CEILING OUT AT COSTA d ne lot of BOOTS,
y S6OES, FINDINGS, 49,. for the pur. -
pose OF closing business, ct the shortest
notice. Gail at CBElGRTONI 1731sY
Penna avenue, above 18th street
au36ts T. b CREIGHTON, Aren't
CT. JOHu'S HALL, Diocesan School of Mary.
~ land Rev. w. LEWIS, Rector; Mrs. L. A
WETHERSPOON, Princi pai.-The duties OF this
school will be Fee umed on September 18th, with a
fall and fhcient corps of teachers For circulars
OF inform alton apply to the Rector. 1917 street,
gu 3-eo2Ot-
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- Mrs. Florence McCarty, a native of Jack.
SOD, Miss, has been appointed telegraph opera
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TFs Spa MATHs H1 ba6 6gf S+6 SEs
tie soSs sisds from ieslnS VIII the more I'M
Dortant business Of spsnsins msdieinse, assist.
ancs he's been secured 20 take exclusive charge Of
tie soda fountain. 1iftsen tickets for 81 caeh
No soda sold on Sunday. ny M-tSeDl
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sPRING sTOCK
NOW OPEN AT
M r X RITE RS,
Eo. <s6 SEVENTH STREET,
BETWEEN ID AND u STREETS.
edoors above Odd FeIlows' Hall,
EMBRACING NOVELTIES IN
PAPKREANGINGs, WINDOW SHADES, PTo-
TUBE FRAMES, PICTURE COED AHD rAs-
Sells, PAINTINGS, EN0RAyIEGe, OHRo-
Mes, FICTURB NAILS, RINGS, &C.
Please remember name and number.
TEENS CASH. sp1 n
f1ARvKY q HOLDEN,
MANUFACTURES or
ICE CRIAM, WATER ICES, CHARLorTKa
JILLIKs, &c.
267 Pennsylvania avenue. corner Of 18th street.
We most respectfully announce 10 our numerou.
patrons and the public. that. in Connection with
Lsdie. and eentiemen. We have msse sss tef
extensive preparation for manuiaeiurins
ICE CREAM, wATER ICES,
FRoZEH CUsTARD. CHARLOTTE Dr. RUssE
FROZEN PUNCRBs, yELLIEs. &C,
Q the finest qualities and flavor, Wholesale ana
Our selection ef Creams have teen maze from
Dslss Of vrs4 Tsss S01nty n Il
Elsttering ourselves with the belief that We can
familiarity with the business ulast resnert-
fuiiJ solicit liberal share of patronage and viIl
guarantee 70 please all who may favor rs
liberal deduction will be msie q Festivals aps
Fairs Particular attention paic 20 furDfshinr
Families By any quantity they mar desire deIiy
cred 20 all parts OF the city daily.
We will serve il our saloons TWENTY pIF.
EFkENTF LANORS OF CHAINS. ICES CHAE.
LOTTES, JELLIEs, PUNCHES. &C. ,e7-ff
X O L @ 4.
For the eoyenierce Of persons desiring 20 Der
chase CohB, and residing in parts Of the city re-
mote from the once Of the Gss Company, Ccke
will be sold at the following pisces, viz:
once Of the Gas Company. l1s 10th street;
The Grocery Store OF d. oonneIi, corner OF tst
and b streets west
De nol : Drus store, corner OF sth aud %. d.
Navy Yard.
C w, Oroplys Drug Store, 10 Bridge street.
Georgetown.
The price win be tile same 1t ell oftbe .boye
named places. jvltRt
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BR00KLYN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Registered Bonds Discussion Thermometer
sonaiities-Highyay Isobber:cs--A Rc,yard
Offered.
The regular weekly session OF the BOARD OF Alder.
men was neld yesterday afternoon, Alderman
Bergen In the chair. Tne COMPTROLLER sent IN a
communication IN answer 70 resolution passed at
the last meeting Of the Boaru requiring MN To state
The number OF bonds required 70 be exchanged
from coupon to registered bonds. lie states mat
this matter cannot well be aseerfainei as it depepds
upon how many bonds are required Alderman
Whiting said IL was not response TO the rcsout,on
wnaI was asked for was the number OF issues Of
bonds desired. He moved Its reference back. or ia
adoption. Alderman Clancy said that the discus
sion or this matter grew out OF o personal
feeling existing on the part OF Alderman
whiting against the Comptroller The Alder
man of the Twentieth ward dsclaimed
being actpated by any such principles as
those attributed TO him, and remarked that the
only difference between The comptroller Daa himself
had been discussed before the Board and was known
to IL. The communication was referred back FOR
further information. The Committee on Finance
reported in favor Of awarding the contract for fur.
Bshng registered bonds 70 j. 4. DiioDt. Tie Alder.
man of the Twentieth opposed the adoption of this
me asure until snch time as Tie Comptroller gave the
information as TO tue number OF issues OF bonds
required they we're sent 10 the Board moi Tor the
purpose Of seeing that all the money in the treasury
app1cs ne % certain purpose sAoad be eXpoad
tnOugh that might be surprise ~ IOme-bui The
guafdlasls u the pubic money. flFe thousand dol
Jars has been rat sd IA the budget for 1919 winch Is
applicable Tor Tue Changing OF these coupons I'll
registered bonds anu II taev ad0Di The recon-
incubation 20 award the contract they open 4 door
In The treagSfy whicd cannot again De c0sed.
Alderman CLANCY arose 20 POINT oi order, hold
Ing mat IN accordance with the city cnarec section
NO. 80 the Alderman OF tho twentieth was inciQi-
Ole 20 hold oCe ak member vi the Common COun
ell inaGmuch as he he'd contract WIN the coy In
violation OF the Charter.
Alderman WHITING asked whether II ia most In the
interest OF enc CITY that meInOer OF tins Board Of
AloeImen nod contract received IN lar and open
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FIRES In THE CITY.
$4,000 Fire In the Bewery and S30,OOO
Fire I'm Cherry Street.

About three O'Clock yesterday morning hre oc-
Cured In the two story frame building No. loo ana
1907 Bowery owned by N. Tobias, which sustained
$1,000 damage. The fire originated In the rear OF
No. 1851, occupied as a confectionery store by A.
Meyer; loss $4,000 on stock and furniture; Insured
for 81, 100. This building was consumed, togetner
with No. 1913 and 1881 to which the ilanes extenaeu
and which wass occupied by Is. Bianth as q JeWery
store and dwelling and >. Herzleg dealer In Iurs
The formers loss is 81 S00 insured Tor sou0 tue a
ters about g. 900: insurance not ascertalned. the
fire also extenden to i64, owned by A. Bartl
whose loss on building Is 5000; insured
for $4,000. Mr.. Barth occupies the place as cigar
store and dwelling, upon winch there Is 5000 loss
and SIS, 900 insurance These estimates are made
by Mr.. Hawkey. OF Fire Marshal Brachett's Office,
and are doubtless very near the mark.
About nine O'Clock last evening fire occurred IN
the iron foundry OF Pease Murphey Nos. asa and
4s6 Cherry street. The structure is four stories nigh
and covers nearly an entire block. The danes
burt out on the top door, wnere $4,000 worth OF
patterns were slowed, all Of which were destroyed
The foundry has not been working for some tlme
and 1t 10 said, is advertised for sale. The damage
to building Is about $500. As none Of the owners
were present the could not De aScertalued
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"A CLEAN BEAST os IL"

TO THE EDITOR eF THE HERALD:--
Under the above heading you publish q card in
the HERALD Of last Sunday, signed by Charles A.
stader late poll clerk, Twentynintb Election dis.
tnct. Seventeenth ward, in which or the can
yassers 10 accused OF perjury. in answer allow me
to state that this card OF poll clerk is only one
linz in q long chain Of treacherous acts set In
motion in order to fotst candidates into ocial posi-
tons who obnoxious 10 the people. Knowing
that they would not be elected by the legal voters OF
the district, the signatures to designations OF can
Vassers Ia seventeen districts OF the Seventeenth
ward we're forged on the afternoon OF election day.
The honest citizens who had been designated TO
count Tue votes were put out by force and
WulhG tools were put into theif places,
Win INSTRUCTIONS 70 count Hartman Go, IA at al
hazards. ] was thereby demanded OF several pun.
aieas ~ votes and saoud not he surprised n the
sehuihS on salse return 10 the station house was
uohe W lnslIlctlon The base conspiracy against
me mas laLed The conspiratOrs intended that
sh0uiu &c counted Out out they have not succeeded,
because Lucy male tllscaIcuation as to tue mum.
per OF votes lad 10 be deprived OF order 10 de-
Ieat the WIll Of the people.
j. WILLIAM GUNTZER,
Alderman elecI, Tenth AldermaEic district.
Seventeenth ward.