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National Republican., 1879-09-26

The funeral Of Il young man named Edward
Herbert Fairfax, formerly a resident of this
city, who died last Monday, took place last
Wednesday at his mothers residence in Balti.
more. The Baltimore american says:
Young Fairfax was a member Of one of the most
ancient aud arstocratic families, not only in VII
gnla hut in the United States ami was widely
known and loved in all Of tho cities where he has
resilcd, viz: Richmond. Baltimore. Washington
and Alexandria. I'm which cities he has many rela-
tives. Until quite recently, when he was out of
employment, he was young man of strictly sober
habits. Disappointment In love with Il young Vir-
ago where he held a responsible position in Cary S
Co IS coal Office and 60 to North Carolina where he
cral months ago, and lately he had been very low
spirited on account of not having any regular en-
plOymcnt,
National Republican., 1879-09-26
Handsome Diamond Ring,
stones, white, 2t cirlts, S55. Jacobs Bros
1929 Pcnnsy ylvania avenue.
The Poilcemrn's Hat Contract.

The award of the contract Or furnishing the
members Of the police force with winter hats has
caused great dissatisfaction to the unsuccessful
bidders, Messrs. Wilctt & Ruofl, who COM
plain that they We're treated unfairly. The
firm has addressed several CON .unicatons to
the District Commissioners, but have had no
satisfactory reply. In their last two letters
they insisted upon n reconsideration of the
bids. hut they have yet received no written
response from the Commissioners District
Commissioner Phelps, however, informed them
that the contract was only matter OF form, as
there was no law Or regulation preventing tho
members of the police force from buying their
hats from any dealer, providing that they
confOrmed to tho style, pattern and quality
prescribed by law Tho communications OF
Mcsss. Willett * RuoT have been referred to
Major Morgan. They intend 10 fight the
award, and have employed Mr.. W. A. Cook
as attorney to look after thc case for tic N.
Mr. Sincmctz ani MessrS Willctt Il RuOn
were the only matters who responded to the in
vitation for prnpoSels to furnish the hat. Mr..
Stinemez made one bid of S3 per hat. incIud-
ing the braided cord. MusSrs. Wllott * RuoH
submitted two samples aud made two bids
S2S5 and s.. 50 per hat without the cord Ma
ior Morgan explained that tho contract was
given to Mr.. Stincmctz because his bid in
cluded the cord, hut Messrs. Willett " Ruoil
state that the cord WAS not mentioned in the
invitation for proposals.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

A Nav Phase of tho Fire Conmissionors'
Fight Crackers aud Cheese and whisky.
Four members of Truck Company were
dismissed at special meeting OF the Fire
Board last Wednesday morning. having been
charged with "felonlously" taking some crack
ors and cheese aud liquor out of 4 wagon he
longing to Fire Commissioner Hume, which he
left at the truck-house. Two Of the dismissed
mon, Tileman BeynOn aud Private O'Brien,
announce their intention Of lighting the action
of tho board, aud have consulted an attorney
with view Of pattloning the court for writ
of mandamus to compel tho District author.
tiles to recognize them us mOmb5rs of the de-
partment, on the ground that the Fire Board
10 Illegally constituted, aud that their action
National Republican., 1879-09-26
Ense I,.lll TD-lny,

The Troy club, a league nine, will play the
Nationals to-day. game to he called promptly
at 4 o'clock. The former club was here early
in tho season, hut has been thoroughly reor-
ganizcd since then. If thoy had the opportu-
nifty they would probably make finer record
with the other league teams than they did.
They are now under an efficient ami goutlc-
manly manager, Mr. Robert Ferguson, and
playing good ball. They come here fresh,
with two scalps from the Albanys, and are
now anxious TO beat the club that has de.
fcated the Albanys so much as to mako that
nine afraid to meet them again this season.
Doubtless these clubs will give fine exhibit
tion of the beauties Of the game.
BASEBALL GAMES YESTERDAY.
BosToN, Sept. 25.--Providenccs. Is: Dos
tons, 4.
CLEVELAND OHIO, Sept. 25.-Clevelands, 8
Chicagos. 6.
WORCESTER. MASS, Sept. Worcesters,
10; Albanys, 3.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-Batimoros, 6;
PhiladelphiaS |,
National Republican., 1879-09-26

The clerk of the court has issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses: William Dorsey and
Lucy jackson; C. II. Chum aud Mary J. Jen-
kims; Edward Phillips and Elsie Bombray !;
Benjamin Brown and Oracle Garnett l.. F..
Barnes of Wilson Station, Nd; aud Bernicc
Johnson, of Baltimore, Md; F. w. Drescher
and Annie Burke; c. +. Carter and Annie G..
Mudd J. II. Doison and Marie Jackson NJ.
Sutherland, of Prince Williams County, Va,
and Roxie A. Able of Stafford County, Va;
Ralph Thomas and Julia johnson A. Il. Hen
son, of this city. and Caroline A. Rollins, Of
Lccsburg, Va
National Republican., 1879-09-26

The sanitary inspectors have boon employed
for several days in making thorough iuspec-
tion of the public school buildings, and as a
partial result of their inspection Health Officer
Townsend yesterday addressed a communica-
tion to the District Commissioners calling at.
tenion to insanitary conditions existing at the
Anacostia building, Ninth street. between X
and Virginia avenue southeast; school corner
of Seventh and A streets northeast, Randall
and Bowen buildings and school-housc on
Twelfth street between X and l. northwest.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

Rev. Father II. A. Brown, accompanied by
nine Carmelte nuns, arrived in the city last
evening from Savannah, Ga on their way to
Yonkers, N. Y, and stopped at the National
Hotel. Mother Teresa, aged seventy years,
and the other Sisters were exied from Guate-
mala about two years ago. and their convent
seized by the government of Guatemala.
They have been stopping with friends in
Savannah since their Punishment, but recently
decided to locate near Yonkors and establish
II convent Of their own. Mother Teresa is the
Superior Of the party, and will be ut the head
of the new nunnery,
National Republican., 1879-09-26

The following applications for liquor licenses
were yesterday approved By tho Commission.
ers: Ellen Walsh No. 3l9 X street northwest
Subject to payment of fne) ]. +. Doherty
PIG Third street northwest (subject TO pay
ment Of fine, il found gully; John McKenn a,
600 Twenty-sixth street northwest, aud Mu r.
ply & Hammersley, 237 G. street northwest.
National Republican., 1879-09-26
50 3sERVtCEABLE SCHOOL SUITS. E1sEMAN
DkOS, CORNER SEVENTH AND 4.


to make money safely easily and rapidly is now,
while the stock market offers so many splendid op.
portunitics. The combination system has had un-
prcccnted success aud brings good fortune to thou
sands Of shareholders in this aud other countries
Investments from S2j to $1,000 are thus consoh.
dated into one vast capital, and operated by the
best SIM and experience, result In heavy profits
which nre divided among shareholders every
month a Now orleans cotton dpDior made Sl7,.
6lD. Is In two months. A Baltimore merchant re-
ceive1 nm aggregate profit of sDGi2.O4 from three
combinations. A SAN Francisco mining agent
mudc S22.i3Sl6 from four combinations. his first
investment having been 500. Others have been
equally Fortunate. Every dny there are new and
grand opportunities New explanatory circular.
with "uncrrng rules for success" mailed by
McsSrs Lawrence IL Co., Bankers, 81 Exch ange
Place, New York city.
National Republican., 1879-09-26
An odd Fellows Excursion Party.

A detachment of tho Uniformed Bait
of Patriarchs, l. o, o. f., numbering twenty.
eight men. under command of Chief Captain
Dunn aud Captain Chauncy. accompanied by
Wober's Band, left Washington Yesterday for
Easton, Md. to attend the dedication exercises
of a new hall by Miller Lodge, No. IL, l. o. o.,
f., of that place. They took the $40 q. III.
train for Baltimore where they were joined
by members of sister lodges Of that city aud
escorted to the steamer Samuel j. Pentz for
Easton. The party expect TO return home at
an early hour this morning.
National Republican., 1879-09-26
ANUS EN- ENI,S.
National Theatre" Chimes of Norma

National Theatre" Chimes of Normandy"
The final performance Of "Faiinitza" by the
last evening, and was equal to any OF the previous
performances Tonight the beautiful opera
EChimes of Normandy" will be produced Mr.
and Mrs AlbRugh are billed TO appear next Mon.
day night IN BARLEY Campbelps companion play
to q Enoch Arden" entitled "Nau, the NiIBni0nh
Iord's Op0ra.H House, -iGmerson's Minsirols.
Tho Opera. House was crowded last evening The
bill was changed, aud many new features were in
trodueed From the rise Of tue curtain untl ii fell
National Republican., 1879-09-26
Thcrmometrio Headings.


For the Middle Atlantic states clear or partly
cloudy weather cooler norlhorly winds, shining
to warmer soulhcryi stationary followed by fail.
iu,, hurpuptrr
National Republican., 1879-09-26

Norah A. Carter,who lives on the Fourteenth.
street road near Brightwood, in the county,
while practicing with revolver, accidentally
shot herself, the ball taking effect in her LETT
wrist. Drs. Van Armin and Thomas Calvert
We're called and rendered medical aid
National Republican., 1879-09-26
For Carpets go to Julius Lansburgh's.
CITY ITEMS.

The SECRET KEY To HEALTH.-Thc Science of
Life; or, ,Sef-Prcs1rvation, 800 pages Price only 81
Contains fifty valuable prescriptions either one OF
which is worth more than ten times the price of the
book illustrated sample sent OH receipt of cents
for postage. Address Dr. W. II. Parker, BultnCh
street Boston Mass.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

Me-. W. S. Roose yesterday secured the news
aud cigar stand at the Metropolitan Hotel, in
addition to those already controlled by him.
This makes Roose the largest news dealer in
this city. lie has been tho largest retail
dealer in tobacco aud cigars in the country for
years.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

INGRAM CARPETS. 25c up; Wool Carpets
soc Brussol Carpets, zoe up Bargains in
Blankets. Best Wool Cashmeres in the city
for SOC up. Naudain. 100 Market Space.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

The summer season Is drawing to close, aud the
managers have provided this week a splendid
variety entertainment which makes suitable
climax for most successful season, Every one
should 20 this week
National Republican., 1879-09-26
Baltimore ana Ohio Depot, corner New Jer-
SOY Avenue aud street.
Sew Advertisements.

Prof Ettorg BlrIli,
Msrui', Dancing Academy
Columbia University Law school
For rent-lO7l First street northwest
For rent furnished room, 1884 q street
A thrcc-.tory brick house for ,ulc--J. -. Lawyer
30 4 street.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

a specially at low prices. Jordan, Dare * Co.
lOOD 4 slreot
National Republican., 1879-09-26

CNAp shoes Cor narrow feet, at William
Ilahu's, -l6 soyonth street, and 1922 Penn
sylyauia avenue,
National Republican., 1879-09-26

. carats, perfect brilliant, $3.50, Jacobs Bros,
l220 Pennsy lyanis avenue.
National Republican., 1879-09-26
$3.50 PANTS TO ORDER. EIsEMAN BROS.
CORNER SEVENTH AND T..
A plensnnt mrlhcnl In Enltorlnl I.ire.

occurred to Mr. Pearcc. the onterprislng editor of
the Bethel (Conn) Le,iger, and is thus dccribed In
his letter. Who wouldn't bo a fortunate editor?
AUGUSr, -, 1879
OFFICE OF BETHEL LEDGRR,
BETHEL, CONN.
W. 4. Dduphin, No. 3l9 Broudrdy NciC York (Tiy:
DEAR SlR: taxe this opportunity of informing
you that the agent of Adams Express Company dc.
livcrcd to me last saturday morning package,
which. Oh breaking the seal, found contained
fifty ome-hundrpd dollar bills. the exact amount
(s5,OOOl which my ticket, 22965. drew August II.
aud which oh aimed by mcloslng ono dollar to
you by mail. Thanking you. remain
Yours sincerely, JOINT. PEARCE.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

at the close Of the performance the audience was
convuised With mirth. Only few opportunities
OF witnessing the performance OF this great COM
pany now remain
National Republican., 1879-09-26

New stock of Rogers s; Bros and Merdcn
Silvor.platcd ware, at Il. Harris & Co.'s 435
Seventh street
National Republican., 1879-09-26

ElSEMAN BROS, CLOTIIlERS AND TAILORS,
CORNER SEVENTH AND T., WILL BE CLOSED
SATURDAY UNTIL SUNDOWN.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

BURY's PiPsIssIwA cures all kidney and
bladder diseases, gravel, female weakness, Sc.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

LoDILLE's Headache Specific is not intended
to cure bilious headache only nervous and
sick headache,
National Republican., 1879-09-26

OPERA GLASSES from $3.50 up ut Harris &
Co., 435 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

WILLIAM HAHNs shoe store will he closed
from q o'clock p. M. to-day, for twonty-four
hours
National Republican., 1879-09-26

NATIONAL VS.. Troy, to-day on the National
grounds. Game called at 4 o'clock.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

NOTICE OUR QUOTED PRICES. EIsEMAN
BROS, CLoTIuERs AND TAILoRS SEVENTH
National Republican., 1879-09-26
DRIVERS RYE CORDIAL,

Recommended by physicians gem
orally ns sure cure for Colds,
Cougi,s, md all affections OF the
Throat ana Lungs. Is composed
Of fine old Rye Whisky and pure
White String Rock Candy. siper
bottle, ~ per gallon.
Goo. wv. Driver.
spl4 Depot iJI PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
National Republican., 1879-09-26
a WIFE E-BUTCHER TRIAL.
Story of the Shocking Murder Of
Alberta Stone.

y 1i'iis at the Tragedy Ms Given by Alberta's
.i-icr--Thc Razor Used 10 Settle Mntri-
fuonial Troubles The Defense En-
deaVor to Establish the In
sanity of tho Prisoner
Evidence from Maine.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

OUR s. FALL OVERCOATS ARE BEYOND
DOUBT THE Dl15r VALUE FOR THE PRICE Of
FERED. EISEMAN BROS, CORNER SEVENTH
AND L.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

SIG SUITS TO ORDER. EISEMAN BROS. COR.
NER SEVENTH AND L ESTREETS.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

NATIONAL VS.. Troy, to-day on the National
grounds. Game called at { o'clock.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

UruoL.rEEING q speciality at Julius Ians'
bushs,
National Republican., 1879-09-26

julius LANsBURGH tho popular Carpet fur
nisher.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

Corn Silver Elgin Stem.Wnding Watches,
1880, at Il. Harris & Co.'s, 435 Seventh street
National Republican., 1879-09-26
THE FRUIr GEoWERs' FiIR.

NATIONAL VS.. Troy, to-day on the National
grounds. Game called at 4 o'clock.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

A Gents "Waitham" Stem winder,
Solid gold cases. handsomely engraved, $50.
Jacobs Bros, 1920 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1879-09-26

Medicated Flannel Suits,
to order, as low as SO. Jordan, Dare & Co.,
lOOB + street
National Republican., 1879-09-26
LUMBER LUMBER

TO TEE PUBLIC:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

theneeiorward be placed either IN his word Or
his treaties. since he interposed the royal au-
thority To aupersede them. He. could no
longer find any one who was willing to lend
him money and bis affairs suffered so severe
jy In consequence that he was obliged to re-
,,laae things on their former footing and to
heal the wound which he had given to the
public faith
What lesson Ia here taught by history
Shall Louisiana initiate the example Of ~
absolute monarch, who finally found himself
too weak torepudiate his debts2 ! appreciate
and feel as others the burden Of an overtexed
people, but the relief cannot come from re-
pudlation Of the public debt. II must come
from an economic government. properly ed
miuistpred, and posterity must extnghish
what their ancestors legally contracted. ~
quotation means Jal,allese bari kari " lhH
future welfare ~ the State. IL ~ q monster,
like vice. of such frightful men,
" That 10 be hated needs only to be seen:
But seen too Oft familiar with her lace,
We first endure. then pity. theh embraces,
The above views suggested themselves TO
inc by reading the communication of
Equity" and his Ideas are - demoralizing
and wild that fear he has little respect for
lap. although IL should be that "hgaitas. se-
guittr ieDem.' ~. y. IL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24
Gone for shadines. The Mystic Krew.'
one Week IN wall street.

October Z, 1878. Western Union Telegraph
stock sold at the New York Stock Exchange for
96h per share: October a. 1878. 1t sold ut s63i.
iuctuation of ga per cent in seven days: Il, 500
shares sold on margin of per cent, required
an actual CAPITAL of $4,000. The same stock de-
livered mt s634 gave profit Of ga per cent on the
stock or SGT 80 per 100 shares. On the whole
12.5oo the actual profit was s1l7,ls7 81: Or o1s
times the capital used in one week. This is a
single case taken from the official record Of the
Stock Exchange, and shows how money is made
so rapidly In stocks. Few people, however
have the necessary cash to put up in order to
realizs such immense profits as these. but capt.
tai III any amount from $40 to $50 600 can be used
with equal success by the new combination sys-
TEN OF operating In stocks which Messrs. Law
renee & c., bankers. New York. have estab-
lished By this method of pooling thousands
of orders In various sums and operating them
as one immense capital. shareholders realize
large profits, which are divided pro rata month
ly. New circular contains two unerring rules
for success, and full Information. so that any
one can operate probably. Stocks and bonds
wanted. Government bonds supplied. Apply
to Lawrence & Co., bankers, No. 81 Exchange
Place. New York city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

ion than any new one which can be established
nv d convention. Now II these be their views,
Ii IL likely that convention would change
them. and II not would they sanction any
provisions In the new constitution, which
would tend TO abrogate or destroy any pro-
vision In the present constitution which they
80 much admirp2 Besides this, II they are 50
well satisfied with the present constitution ~
II not probable they would do a IN their
power 10 obsttuet legitimate proceedings, ana
thus az far rs they eou ltmar the ppriection
of any measure oppose ito and depreciative
of the present constitution, which they 40
much admire, or at least wi which they are
so well Hateiled2 II they are Ra'ishen VIII w
present constitution. II follows lnae 10y
approve and are satisfied WIN ~ ~ Ni,,ais,
Including the Lottery swindle anheveIy 1,ne,
awindle IL nmbodies; ana they Womtu a,,u
puuht TO he consistent, exert ~ theif eHoI.ht 10
INCORPORATE those features IN tne new Sohs., ~,
zion. No. cir. my warning ~, 10 Keep the
enemy out Of the camp. .,,,... a.. ~,
MI either In ~ out Of the Legislature, advu-
rata q constitutional convention. 10 90
sfhorwiaa. IL seems 10 me, would be con
turive OF confusion as well as peril
III Won will notice, you Will hnd the press
and almost every individual who advocates
pnr,-partlsan candidates Ia either so-called
Independent, or what IL about the same thing.
n blatant Republican. opposed to cunven-
ton and new constitution, anu WeMlu, "
member Of the convention. do his very utmost
10 retain IN the new constitution his favorite
features of the old one, Better keep clear Of
any such men. Admitting, II you please,
their honesty and sincerity they are too ig-
nntant and unreliable 10 occupy the position
az constitution makers for Louisiana. ! do
not eay. elect no man but Democrat To the
convention. That ia O matter of tnste; but
do aay. elect no man, no matter what party
he may claim or what party may claim him,
II he did not favor a new constitution. "Vigi-
lance Ia the price Of liberty" Guard well the
citadel OF our rights, the organic law of the
State, CIvH.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

For Carolina Clay Peas call on George Heck &
Co.. corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Don't waste time when 1t can be saved q,
easily. Send for a copy OF Soards' 1879 Citv nj
rectory. No. Commercial Place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Miller Diemann have the purest wines and
the best candies. and that Celebrated Fehr's
Cream Family Beer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Everybody takes it, or should-Soards' 1879
Sity Directory. Send to office for 1t imme-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures the most obsti-
nale cases of liver complaint
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

~ carolina Clay Peas call on George Heck IL
w. corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Educate your boys near home. where you can
sec that they are properly cared for-at the Mis-
sissipp Military Institute Mt Pass Christian
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

! Go to Blackman's College, No. I31 Carondelet
street, for business education.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Boards 1879 City Directory IL what every live
business man must have. Send for II ut once.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

They make elegant sandwiehes-shadines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the appetite
and IL pleasant. safe and efficient.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

Inc King of potted things-shadires.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-24

For the brain. fish. What kind? shadines.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-12-24

!HARYEf rILDsSJudse. N. CHASE. Register
I The following business was transacted
in the Probite Court of the District Of
Washington during the week ending
Dec. 2ad, 1879:
Dec. l6s, A. Lamberton's estate CON.
missioners report returned. Il. II. Whit
tiers Observation-Disclosures account re-
ferred to January 7lh
Dec. II. Lewis Chaiield's estate
will referred for probate to January 9th.
Wesley Dodge's estate-applcaiiOn for
lcence TO sell real estate referred to JAN
uary 18Th.
Dec. Is j. L. PERKINS, estate com
missoners report returned.
Dec. 10. II. 0. SINNERS estate-ad-
ministratcrs' account allowed and assign
ment made. Cyril Wheeler's estate
administrators account allowed, and de-
cree made.
Dec. %. Jane w. Chamberlain's es-
observation-disclosures account allowed and
decree made.