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National Republican., 1878-05-17
JoRorosALs FOR STATIONERY.

.POsr-OFriCE DErARrMESr, May ~, 1873
sealed proposals Will he Tc,eiv' 1t this department
untll u o'clock ~. on TIT TUESDAY, June %, ISIS
for furnishing STATIONERY for tho Post. Once lie
partment for one year from July l. 1873
Hank forms of proposals showing the items and
estimated quRntit", required together with circular
relating thereto Will bO furnished application
this Department,
Proposals should bo addressed to the First Assist
ant Postmaster General aud ndOrscd "PTOpnsas iOI
Stationery" y NJ. KEY,
Pos m maatn nr.l.u
National Republican., 1878-05-17

IN nursery wherein oil Is life and laugh in
stead of crying aud frctting, there is sure to be
found DR.. Balls Baby syrup. Price p cents per
National Republican., 1878-05-17
SPECIAL NOTTCEy.

N<IJSs POTOMAC FRUIT-G ROwERS AFLOhT-
W. The Potomac Frnit-Growers Association will
renew Its DOpular excursions on the Mary Washing
lon WEDNESDAY, May -. with an exhibition on
board of strawberries and other fruits. Frer 10 ali
exhibitors alike The sic amer will leave the seventh.
street wharf At 10 II. M stopping at GlymUnt and In
tcrmediate landings, and returning before mighIhIli
reliable caterer has secured the privilege from the
boat. Fare TO the public, 81 cents.
myi6Gt (Star) J. + SNODGRASS, Secretary,
NLS9ys IMPORTANT TO TANPAYERS-THE
- second half Of the annual taxes for the wear
ending June 30 1878, Is due and payable In and during
the month Of May The penalty OF per cent Will bs
added on st day June II IL suggested to payers
last days OF the month.
Collectors office, District of Columbia. myil-Ct
NCs1Jo OPINION OF DIR. wM. II. STOKES
~ physician. Mount Hope Retreat, BnltlmOre
II lave great pleasure In adding my testi-
mOny TO the virtues of CUldGn's LIeg's LlIuld Ex-
tract OF beef and Tonic lhvgOrntOr as the very best
preparation used, and therefore confidently RECON-
mend Il 10 the medical profession" mil.Gt
RjSUo 4 MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
~ ofthc,Co-Operatiye Ice company viii he held
nj tie Office OF the company, Eghtl-sreet wharf on
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May "JlsTont O'Clock
M. The object of tho meeting Is to consider the
adHlsabty OF increasing the capital stock OF the com.
Phnv.
SAMUEL GEDNEY, L. A BARTLETT. WALTER
llAWkES 5. BENSINGEH, JACOB LEFO,
Trustees. nyn,iw
National Republican., 1878-05-17

WILL some one, even ut this late day, tell
us why the Electoral Commission is charac-
tcrizcd by the Democracy as n Republican
ailairp The truth is, all the persistent de-
vOtiOn to partisan interests exhibited in the
proceedings of that illustrious body was on
the Democratic side. There was no wavcr-
ing by the Democratic Commissioners from
the strict dictates OF partisanship. Justice
FIELD, who has recently become once again
prominent in connection with the Title-In-
vestigation conspiracy, was as earnest then
rs he is now in his devotion to TILDEN, or
rs could he expected from the brother of
DAVID DUDLEY FIELD, TILDEN's personal
and Congressional lawyer At the same
time, Justice BRADLEY, with II desire to
hear both sides, and to judge lmpLrtially of
tho weight OF the law, so far departed from
the expectations of his Republican asso-
ciates as to incur no small amount of criti-
cisin from them, while the Democracy
clapped their hands and with irrevcrent and
ill-concealed glee, shouted through the cOrri-
dors surrounding the Supreme Court room,
"Old BRADLEY is coming over to us"
These facts are worthy of consideration Just
now when the Opposition has so much to
say regarding the acts of Republican mem
bers of the Commission.
National Republican., 1878-05-17

II trust The rdcrdns Of ohio wiU hare a
most suspicious reunion, and hat none of
them ,rW ercr feel disposition 10 apologize
=" for The part they took in hc late struggle for
national eristsncc, nor for The cause for uhich
" they tougM"-U. S. GRANT, Milan, Italy,
April ~, 1873.
National Republican., 1878-05-17
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For w S5s a HF2gss srR'
siorllng direct transfer TO FULTON street, ayoid-
for New York 9nd tho East lso ?, M, daily, e.cep,
sunday sunday with sleeping Cars from washington TO
For @ nip a. @ S n Sry as fqnGsy %ss fGa Ts
IA n of dhi ssssp & sSGasy 5 M and -
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For Ansspos, c;ii a m and &, tn m .d~y e.o.p,
WAY fSB SfEXhNDRIN AND WASHING
TON RAILROAD
p; ~; on sunday a a BIO : M. and /. and 7Ip M.
For .hs south; yia i!iehmond, h.' A. m, daily. aud
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington. O. 7 $40
Gi0. 10 II q m, 1, A2O. 6:l0 and u. m.
I'm SUNDAY at s:iO and 10 a. m. and $40 n IN.
Tickets. Information, seepi1s and paTlorcar 40
commodations can be procured nt the Uiices-north-
east corner OF Thirteenth street and
enue. northeast corner OF Sixth street and Pennsyi-
yana avenue, and ut the depot where orders can b
len for the checking Of baggage TO destination from
hotels and residences.
l. p, FARMER, General Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON, General Manager. api ual
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
They're double-rnck,
NATIONAL ROUTE AND SHORT LINE
TO THE
NoRTHwEsT WEsr, AND SOUTH.
National Republican., 1878-05-17

THERE never was a better opportunity
than the one afforded by the present situa-
ton in the House for some Democrat to win
imperishable glory and the gratitude OF his
fellow-countrymen, including hundreds and
thousands OF his fellow-partisans, by effec-
lively organizing and leading the anti
POTTER wing Of that party against the pro-
posed Title Investigation. There would not
necessarily be n coalition with the Repub-
licans in such o movement, for it need not
extend to an approval of Mr.. HALE's pro-
posed amendment to the POTTER resolution.
All that is necessary would be combina-
ton, non-partisan In its character to put
the House back on its beaten track of legit-
innate duty. e.. the enactment of needed
laws for the restoration and preservation of
peace and business prosperity, Those Dem
ocrats who continue to follow Mr.. PoTTER's
lead will fail to embrace this opportunity
and incur their share of the responsibility
for tho consequent disturbance OF public
affairs. so long us the POrTER-TuDEN
wing continues its tsdcmand fora Jug n andlcd
investigation, just so long will the Rcpubli-
cans continue their demand for a Sweeping"
and non-partisan inquiry. Who, among
the Democracy has the wisdom and inde-
pcndcnce TO make the effort?
National Republican., 1878-05-17

NATIONAL BRASS. WORKS, Sl6, 8ls AND $40
~ II fIteenth street, N. W. THOMAS SOMER-
WILLIE, dealer In Plumbers supplies and nRnufsc
turer Of all tho various articles used IN Plumbing
Steam and Gas Fitting. noiTem
National Republican., 1878-05-17
CARRIAGES.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

The Lake Superior Transit Company Is running
Ten splendid Passenger Steamers between Bufihlo
and Uuluth and intermediate ports Five sailinEs
weekly For full Information apply to
u. Y. EVANS, Gen'l Manager, Dutialo. n. Y.
National Republican., 1878-05-17
HOTELS.
NEW YORK AVENUE HOTEL.

Corner New York avenue and Fourteenth street.
One OF the desirable legations In the city,
cessIhe TO all the drpOts and boat landings by three
lines OF cars, passing h. DO Terms. 81 per day.
myiG-lm JOHN II. SCOTT, Proprietor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
In BRIEF.

England and Russia are still gIarlng
at each other, the one waiting for the
other to knock the fighting chip from
his hat. Meantime i. is understood
that Bismark is looking into the mat
ter and his great brain may devise a
satisfactory settlement. A notable
event Of the past week is the death
of Boss Tweed, on Friday last, in Lud-
low street Jail, New York, aged IS
YEARS. One Of his dying expressions
was that he had tried to be Of some
good, but had bad luck, and he
thought the guardian angels would
protect him.-Ths Third National
Bank Of Cincinnati gave notice OF its
intention to pay specie last Monday.
The other Banks were expected to fol-
low and SO we hope will all Banks
The quickest way to resume is to re-
sume.--Col. Jenkins, of the swell 5th
Maryland regiment, died IN Baltimore
on the 9Th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
TORN ENT EN-.

Mr.. Dennis, Of Md. presented the
Montgomery Blair resolutions in tho
Senate on Thursday last, but declared
fatty that he was opposed TO them
In an eloquent speech he stated that
it was his purpose to act in good faith.
He had voted for the electoral com.
mission and he felt bound in honor to
stand by its decision Of the Preslden-
tial question. In HIS opinion our peo-
pie now earnestly desire peace. We
have had enough disturbance and now
we want unity, peace and concord
On his motion the resolutions were
referred to the Committee on the Ju-
dietary in whose pigeon holes they
will probably have quiet rest. Most
of the leading democrats in Congress
bold the same views as Senator Den
MS but others are busy stirring uE
the mischevious agitation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
It is now believed in Boston thai

It is now believed in Boston that
the forseries of Joseph w. Bugb bee
compromise notes aggregating $685.
900, held by the Boston banks.
The scene Of the contest of terrif-
ic fight between lioness and a bull,
was about three and a half miles from
San Antonio, Texrs on the 9th. A
spacious amphitheatre had been erect
ed, capable Of seating 5000 people,
In the centrs Of it was a mammoth
cage 10 feet in circumference, weight
$4,000 pounds. Free conveyance was
offered attendants upon the fight, and
fully 1000 went out to witness It,
The bull, muscular animal, eleven
years old, was found in the cage. AT
5 o clock the announcement of ready
was given. Finally the iron cage
containing the loness Was backed up
against the pit for the battle. When
the SPORT was opened the door Of
egre,s for the lioness was unbar'sd,
and as she sprang upon the battle
ground the bull eyed her suspiciou''y
and continued chewing his cud, when
Jennie, as his antagonist is named,
passed around to his rear. Not ap-
pretending the attack the bull was
taken by surprise when Jennie sprang
him. She spr.ng upon bis launches
with an effort to iasten her teeth aud
claws in the powerful beast, but his
hide, being thick and exceedingly
tough, resisted TIE attempt. The at
tack reused the ire of the bull, who
turned and nady rushing upon his
antagonist caught her in his horns
and tossed her in the air. When she
fell one OF her ribs was evidently
broken, and uttering coarse and infn-
rated growls she retreated. The bull
followed the llone.s up, and presently
caught her again in his giant horns
and again sent her sal lag through
space. The crowd shouted and cheered
The widest enthusiasm prevailed,
those who had planked their notes
on the king of beasts raised the white
feather, while the raging bull followed
up his victory. Jennie was finally
cornered, and standing upon her hind
feet bracing herself against The bars
of the cage with open mouth and
thunder like roaring, she prepared for
the life struggle. Knowing no fear,
the bull rushed upon her. His point
was finally gained, and Jennie wa'
at his mercy. Overcoming her resist
auce he forced her to the ground, and
brought all bis power to bear upon
her head. Down upon lis knees the
bull fell, actually Plnning the llone.s
to the floor with his horns. This end
ed the combat, Jennie being complete
ly vanquishsd and left in dying con-
dition. After the bulls final effort
she had not sufficient life remaining
to even groan. The fight lasted
twelve minutes. The lioness had been
famished for the occasion, and the
starving had evidently been ovvrdone
thus affecting her natural ''eng'h
and activity and preventing the de-
velormeut Of her ferocious Instincts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
BUSINESS AND CROPS.

The official report Of business men s
failures for the first three months Of
1878 shows very gratifying decrease
compared with the same period in
1877. The decrease in liabilities is
also very considerable, the amount in
1877 being $3, 10000 and in 1878
1,644, 900. At the same time the pro.
portion Of assets is larger than before.
A comparative statement of railway
earnings for some fifty western roads
shows a marked and uniform increase
of from len to fifteen per cent for the
first three months of 1878. The in
crease is greatest on the grain carry
ing lines from west to east. Reports
from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Min"
nesota, Kansas and other western
states indicate wheat crop this year
of unprecedented abundance. The
number OF acres in wheat is estimated
to be not less than one.third greater
than last year. The Philadelphia
Press lately gave carefully prepared
comparative statement of prices in
1860 and 1878. The list embraces
all the articles which enter into food,
clothing and manufactures, showing
that the cost of living to-day has not
only reached the hard-pan rates be-
fore the war but is in fact twenty to
thirty per cent cheaper than in 1860.
Gold is now down to half per cent
premium and resumption will soon be
an accomplished fact.
But while business embarrassments
are growing less there is every now
and then an ugly development Of
fraud by gentlemen Of high standing
but who are not too proud to steal
S. O. Chase, treasurer Of the Fall
River cotton mills in Massachusetts,
was last week found to be a defaulter
to the extent of $4SO0O0. II. A.
McIntire, President of a Colorado
Bank, is reported to have absconded
with $4,000. A Mr.. Busbee, in In
dianapolis, is found to have commit
ted forseries to the extent of $780,
900, and Gardner X. Clark has run
away from Detroit with $4,000 Of
his employers money. The jalls are
uncomtortably crowded bat an effort
ought to be made to find room for
such fellows.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
BAD AS NEW YORK.

ANNAPOLIS cannot be called very
progressive place. It's highest boast
is rather in the air of old f. shioned
revolutionary patriotism which is
thought to still linger about the ven
cradle town. Since the adjournment
Of the legislature, however, il has
been discovered that some one has
spirited away several impotent bill,
which passed both houses but have
never reached the Governor. Such
things are known to have happened
more than once in Albany and Har-
risburg the reckless capitals of New
York and Pennsylvania. But good
Old Annapolis must not fall into any
such bill stealing decentralization. In
the two states a, owe mentioned many
Of the ne wspapers seem to think that
the stealing of certain bills would not
only be to the public advantage but
that the next best thing would be tc
caIry off the entire legislatures.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

This iiniment worry naturally originated in Amerl'
ca, where Nature provides in her laboratory such
surprising antidotcs for the maladics OF her chill
drsn. Its famc has been spreading for IS years.
until now 1t encircles the habltabe globe
The Mexican Mustang Llnlmont Is matchlsss
remedy for all external ailments Of man and beast
To stock owners and farmers 1t Is Invaluable.
A single bottle often saves human lie or re-
stores tho usefulness Of an excellent horse, OK,
COW, or sheep.
1t cures foot.rot, hoof-all. hollow horn, grub,
screw-worm, shoulder.rot mango, the bites and
rtings of poisonous reptiles md insects, and every
such dra wback to stock breeding and bush life.
1t cures every external trouble OF horses, such
ns lamencss, scratches. swinny, sprains, FOUNDER
wind gall, ring bone, etc, etc.
Tho Mexican Mustang L!niment !, tho quickess
cure In the world for accidents occurring In tho
family, in the absence Of physician, such as
burns, scalds, spralns, cuts, etc, and for rheuma
tisn, and stiffness cnSendersd by exposure. far'
ticularly valuable to Minors.
1t is tho cheapest remedy in tho world, for 10
penctratcs the muscle to the bone, and single
application is generally sufficient to cure.
Mexican Mustang Llniment is put up In three
sizes Of bottles, tho larger onoa being proportions
ately much the cheapest. Sold cverywhore-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
Lumber Lumber !
CARROLL Street.
AT THE WARE HOUSE

! have on hand rs fine n selection ef
Lumber as sycr offered in this town, con-
sisting of
YELLOW PINE, SPRUCE
and IEMLOCk JOIST
and SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes. A, "a, %,
"a White Pine Boards and Plank, Vel
low and White Pine Flooring, dressed and
undrcssed Misunderstanding White Pine
Shingles, No. /, 2, ard 3. Poplar Planks
"A, 81, 6--4, and 8-4. Pine and Hem.
lock Picsets. Shin9lc and Plastcring
Laths. A prime lot Of
CHESTNUT RAILS and
LOCUST POSTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18

The name of the unknown" whom
Harry Hill, of New York, proposed
to produce to beat OLeary's time for
from $500 to $4,000, proves to be
John Hughes, an athletic and pedes
TRAN of some celebrity. The chal-
lenge has been accepted for $500 and
the walk will take place at the Cen
teunial Park Gardens.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18
Ng.vaR Cs,ss1Ayrse pAIADNIAT U
HEADQUARTERS FOR GARDEN
SEEDS.

The largest and most complete assert
mcnt of Garden Seeds in the State of Ma
ryland now in stock. Country merchants
supplied on liberal terms, and would ask
our worthy friends and customers who
have so literally patronizcd us heretofore
to accept our thanks for past tavors. We
again come out for the season Of 1873, so
Letting your continued fayors being pre-
pared to give perfect satisfaction to al
who may want reliable seeds. Remember
the Agricultural and Seed Store Of
STEWART Il PRICE.
G. A. EBERT, Salesman,
Frederick, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18

People are getting ncquaintsd-And 'hoss VINO
arc not ought to bs-with the wonderful msnn OF
that great American Remedy, the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18

N1INTT business you can engage in. 81
kHN to SEQ per day made by any work
Dh1D kcr of either sex, right in their
own localities. Particulars and samples
worth - free. Improve your spare time
mt this business. Address STINsoN " Co
Portland, Maine.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-15
HASN'T Il FOOL.
For He Didn't Propose to Throw Up the
Game.

For He Didn't Propose to Throw Up tho
Game.
good story is being told on somewhat
notorious "bum'' Of this city In his cups
he always accommodates himself to the situa-
ton. Tuesday he was Knight Templar.
Of that generous reception, gorgeous parade
and princely banquet, though drinking but
the poorest rotgut and feasting on free
lunches, be was in his imagination promi-
nent factor. Ten o'clock at night, when the
Templar's banquet was but fairly commenced
found our imaginative Templar drunk as
lord, leaning against lamp post at the cor
ner of Jackson and Third streets, at the base
OF which, following out the laws of nature,
he had deposited most of the cheap lunches
partaken of during the day. But still he
imagined himself a Knight and was happy
thereat. In this position he was found by
another jovial night wanderer, who accosted
him with
"Well, old fellow, what's the trouble now?''
20 (hic) anne sup hic) per-" was the hest
tatlng hiccoughing response.
"Game supper, is it? Why, what do you
call that mixture at your feet" queried the
new conner.
With the air of deeply injured individual,
our imaginary Knight raised himself to as
nearly an erect position as possible, and
steadying himself by the lamp post, hic-
coughed out: "W-hat (hic) you take M for
(hic). Suppose (hic) goin' t throw up (hic)
the game?" (hic.)
The curtain drops and the would-be
knight was shortly lugged off to the cooler,
where he reveled all night long in antelope
steaks, spitted snipe, "bar'' meat, and SIGH.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-15
LAKE POKEGAMA TRAGEDY.
Full Particulars of the Death of Villa
Crooks, Jr., and COMPANIONS

Full Particulars of the Death of William
Crooks, Jr., and Companions.
VIM. Crooks, Jr., whose untimely taking
off in the cold waters of Lake Pokegama,
was so well known, and SO favorably thought
of, that anything connected with the acct
dent which caused his death is Of interest.
Yesterday, Messrs. A. Werninger and G. W.
Buntrell arrived in the city. They were of
the party to which young Gro oks belonged.
numbering him and two robust companions
as victims. Last night GLOBE representa-
tive called upon them. Their account is
substantially the same as given already in
detail in the GLOBE. Werninger and Bun
trell were with the others en- route for St.
Paul. When Crooks, Bliss, Cunningham
and Curtis got into the large canoe, these
two took, respectively, canoe and scow to
make the crossing for themselves. The wind
was high, and the water very rough. But
Werninger and Buntrell were engaged SO
busily in ferrying themselves, and keeping
their boats ship shape, that they did not see
the accident at the instant of happening.
Almost Immediately their attention was
called to the scene of the catastrophe.
Their boats were somewhat unrnanagable
but they fastened to help their comrades.
They rescued Curtis and the Sewall brothers,
who hung to the boat, but were not able to
rescue the others. Immediate search was
made for the bodies, but they were not re-
covered for four days after. Owing to the
lack of means to convey tho bodies to the
railroad, they were inferred on the banks of
the lake. Reverent hands laid their deceased
comrades to rest, and distinct marks were
placed around the graves, SO that they can be
easily identified. It is purposed to bring
young Crooks body home as soon as ade-
quate arrangements can be made for its safe
and expeditions transportation.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-15
THE GROUEs.
Il Confession on One Of ruc,,


Cleveland (Ohio) Special to Chicago Tribune
An Interesting case of attempted grave
robbery has just come to light. Joiner, one
of gang who robbed Mr.. French's grave
last month, made a confession of an attempt
upon the grave of Miss Critchlow, of Bed
ford, young lady who died in August last
OF consumption. Upon arriving in Bedford,
which is suburb of the city, the robbers
did not know where the cemetery was To-
Gated, and at length concluded to find the
village doctor to ascertain from him. Joiner
accordingly feigned sickness, and, stoppinp
at store, the doctor was sent for. By some
signal the doctor was given to understand
the state OF affairs, and, going to one side
with the robbers, he told them that he did
not know where the grave was located, as he
did not attend the funeral, but his
daughter did, and, if they would
call later, he would find out and tell
them. They did SO, and he directed them
to the grave, but warned them to be careful,
as 1t was located next that of old Mr.. Patter
son, father Of w. D. Patterson, superin-
tendent of the city workhouse, and, as this
body had been buried a year, it could be of
no value. They went to the spot, and did
make the mistake warned not to. Upon
reaching the body they pulled at one of the
cars. This is the test which is employed to
see whether the body be good or not If
the ear comes off it is too much decomposed.
The ear came off, and such stencil arose
that all were made sick, and decided to leave
the lot to get something to drink. When
they returned it was too late to get the other
body, and Mr.. Patterson's grave was reflled.
This story coming to Supt. Patterson, he
went to the cemetery yesterday, and, open
ing his fathers grave, found the coffin
broken open and the ear gone from the
corpse, as described. The doctor who as
sisted in this work, named Streator, died
about month ago. He was leading mem
Der Of the church, and much respected.