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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
AnInterrunted Wedding.

Ayoung man named Gordon arrived
here last evening, in company with a woman
named Minnie McKenny, from Lynchburg, Va.
They put mp at the Pennsylvania House. and were
about sending out for minister to make them
one when Officers Fainter and Middleton an
nounced themselves, having received Telegram
from the father of Gordon, who resides in Lynch
burg, asking them to prevent the marriage, giving
as reason that the woman was lacking in morals
and in virtue. The pair were taken in custody.
and will be kept until the arrival of the father
this morning
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Nomination..

The President sent the following nomi.
nations to the Senate yesterday: Postmasters-
John W. Crosby, at Milford, n. H.; Elias E. Fuller
Taunton, Mass; Leonard F. Hardy, weedsport, NJ
Y; Joseph Hartman, Waterford, N Y; Mrs.
Aurelia C.. Leach Ballston, n. Y; W. r. Barnes
Chatham N. Y; F. A. Hall, Westfeld, N Y; WILL
lam Tyrrell, Batavia, n Y; Hiram w. Hubbard
Centraiia, N. Y; George F. Dick, at Bloomington
ILL.,; Orlando H. Merwin, Evanston, H.; Almond
B. Riford, Benton Harbor, Mich; Lorenzo J. Wor-
den, Lawrence, Kan; Thomas +. Hall, Omaha,
Neb.; Charles W. Ramer, Fort Collins, COL; John
A. Post, Boise City, Idaho
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

A colored man named Isaac Brown,
willis attending funeral at st. Dominic's Church
yesterday afternoon put his oyercoat i& one of the
pews for safety. He was called away for a few
minutes and when he returned found his coat
and $40 in one of the pockets gone. He at once
reported his loss at Police Headquarters, but his
chances for recovering his property are not con-
sidered very good
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Didn't Like to he Bounced.

I. ]. Clark, Louisiana avenue mer-
chant, went into the store of Felix Greenapple a
commission merchant who does business on the
same avenue yesterday afternoon, to collect bill.
The negotiation was not an amicable one, and
soon Mr.. Clark was being put through the process
known as being bounced" He imagined his life
was in danger, and TO save himself he drew his
revolver. At this point Sergeant Edward Nc
Henry put in an appearance and quelled the dis
turbance. Mr.. Clark was released on a small COL
lateral for an appearance at the Police Court this
morning, when the matter viii be adjudicated ae-
eording to the forms in such case made and pro-
yided.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
ALoNc-LosT NEPHEW.
The Vicissitudes or . ProdkgaI K0uHg
Man from California.

An elderly gentleman called at Police
Headquarters yesterday morning and requested
the services of detective TO aid him In finding
nephew, who, he stated, had been abducted from
his home in California about four months ago.
The old gentleman's story was that his nephew,
together with 5000, suddenly disappeared from
home one morning, and, although the State was
searched diligently, no trace of him was found,
and it was feared that he had been foully dealt
with. The Dist of last month, however, his sister
received q letter from him, dated Washington, d.
c., in which he stated that he was in destitute
circumstances and sick, and if money was sent
him he would come home. His uncle Immediately
started for this city, and arrived here Thursday
evening. He went to the place spoken of in the
letter as his nephew's stopping place, but could
not get satisfactory replies to his question. He
advised to see the major of police and accordingly
had called to solicit assistance. The case was as
signed to Detective Coombs, and the uncle and
detective sailed forth. 1t suggested that the
missing one would probably call at the post Office
for reply to his letter. and it was deemed best to in
struct the policeman duty in the building to de-
tain him him if he put in an appearance until his
uncle could be notified Inquiry at the general
delivery window established the fact that young
man answering the description of the wanderer
had been in the habit Of coming to the window for
the past two or three days and passing in piece
of paper with the name of Oscar Babcoek on it,
with request to be given any letter for
such an address 1t was about noon, but Ire had
Het been in yet. The uncle and officer Barley
were discussing the affairs when the wanderer
lonnged up to the window and put in the piece of
paper. He was identified by his uncle, who had
him taken to Police Headquarters and made pre-
sentable The pair left for their Western home last
evening. The young man, who appeared q little
demented, was unable to give an Ineligible ac-
count of his doings for the past four months, but
from the fact that he was completely out of money
it is supposed that he fell in with some sharper
who feeced him and then deserted him. His
clothing was tattered, his hat total wreck and he
was about as hard looking a specimen of the
genus tramp as one would wish to see. He is said
to belong to Of the best families in California
and the news that he had been found was promptly
telegraphed them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
2fucfion Sales,
United States Marshal's Sale.

DY VIRTUE Of writ of fieri hacias issued ont OF
ID the clerks Office of the Supreme Court of The
District OF Columbia, and to directed. will sell al
public sale, for cash. at the CourH House door of said
District MONDAY, the 2ls day of March, 1851, at
l2oclock m, all the right, ttle claim, and Interest
Ofthe defendant Louis W Richie, In and 10 the fol
lowing described property. to wit:
Lots numbered 80, 81. 20, 49, in Blake and Kelly 5
subdivision of square numbered i9l, in the city OF
Washington, said District and part of lot l73 Beatty
described as follows: Beginning on Frederick street.
at line dividing the house this parcel from the
house the SOUTH thence north is feet thence east
So feet thence south feet thence west TO the begin
ming; together with all and singular the improve
ments thereon levied upon the property OF Louis
W. Richie to satisfy execution No. 1900 at law. in
favor OF James ManOgue, use Of Fred'k w. Jones,
EREDK. DOUGLASS,
ma2-dts L. s. Marshal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Calling ON the President.

The usual large crowds of visitors
thronged the White House yesterday, and re-
manned until the Cabinet session was held. Among
the callers were Senators Dawes of Massachusetts,,
and Hill, of Colorado; Representatives Neal, But
terwOrth, Pettibone, Updegra, Klotz Keller, Houk,
Van Voorhis, McCoid, of Iowa, who came in with
Frank Hatton, of the Burlington HalOkeye; Senator
Allison, Representative Phillips, of Kansas,
came in with an Indian delegation, and Indian
Agent Berry with several Uncompaghre Utes.
Neither delegation was on business besides the
above. Register ScofelA First Auditor Reynolds,
First Comptroller Lawrence, Major Brock, OF the
District police; Rear-Admiral Scott, Colonel John
T. Chapman, and Mr. John A. Mickey. At half
past eleven the President threw open his doors and
held ageneral handshaking reception until shortly
before Cabinet session
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
4 TRUE TONIC.

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Ssres meD '0s 10 the nerves. They ocf Ike chGrm on
the digestive orga reu0ping al dyspepac symptoms,
such as tasting the food, beea9, heat In the stomach,
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Book, 81 pages, amusing and useful reading sent
free
Brown CHEMICAL COMPANY. Baltimore. Nd.
The National Safe DepOait Company,
corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue con-
6nues to receive yaluabes of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates
"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Attorney butter churned every morning
and delivered in 12lb. WARD" prints at 45c per h.
Also cottage cheese, &C. per ball buttermilk &C. per
quart, and sweet milk, sc. per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
District Brcvities.
Weather Indications.

For the Middle atlantic States, including
The District Of Columbia, increasing cloudiness and
rain tds reering to brisk ,ortheGserly, stationery
higher barometer.
The thermometric readings yesterday were as
follows: 2 a. m, $50; IL a. m, 4So; 2 p. m, $50;
Up. m, 490; 8 p. m, 40; IL p. m, 400. Maximum,
400; minimum, $50
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

Congress Water-the purest and safest of all ca
thartic waters None genuine sold on draught
mestie; they impair the digestive organs and
kidneys. this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
CITY ITEMS,

ALL the latest styles of stiff and soft hats for
moderate prices at A. L. Lewis, jr.s, 435 Seventh
street northwest. Specialties for young gents;
spring style silk hat q; very low crown Derbcs,
g and $3.50; nobby son hats $50 10 $3.50; neck
wear and furnishing goods cheap.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Mcpherson Square.

West side, near corner street.
Lot 26 feet inches HrOni by 100 feet deep For ss
cheap.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Rhode Island Avenue.

Between Seventeenth street and Connecticut aveprs
One OF the finest residences in the city: ee-ar,7r
furnished; large grounds; fine stable: beaiifiiTI -
race and parking IN front. Fer sale at bargain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Mineral Knfara.

Don't FORGET the wide-open doors of 1907 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest for there the Jewel -
cigar can only be had Also PAGES " DianOra to-
bacco.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
1Dany except sunday.
Baltimore and OhiS
JerAey aYenul
, Depot, corner New
= and & street.
MVHNING.
S.Y..Phila. and Bal
DIED..

HANCOCK.-On March IL, 1851 at 712 a. IL, AN.
DREW HANCOCK, in the nth year of his age.
Funeral viii take place from his late residence 2I
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Sunday, 18Th in
slant at p. n. Friends and relatives invited TO
attend.
POST.-In Washington, d. c., March II. 1851, Mrs
LYDIA MARIA PosT, of Montrose, Pa, in the Goth
year OF her age.
BRITTON.-Ats o'clock p. NJ, Thursday March TO-
1884, DAISY second daughter OF 4. 4. Brtton esq, in
the 20th year of her age.
Funeral from her fathers residence S22 street
northwest. Sunday. March I3. at 2o'clOck p. IN. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

HlS0 REV. THOMAS A. KING, HAVING
Us embraced the doctrine of the New Jerusalem
Church (Swedenborgian), and Withdrawn from his
former ministerial connection, will be baptized To-
MORROW in the Temple, North Capitol street,
free lt$
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On n Street,

Between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
One Of those new pressed-bFck front houses: three
story and basement, with three-story BAY windows;
nine rooms and bathroom; all modern improve
ments and conveniences; plenty of storerOonis and
closets Lot 20 by 100 feet, to an alley. Price $500;
terms very liberal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Iowa Circle,
Southeast front Only two lots unsoll.

7O''N11N1@7s TUT" N711Iy tFHV IOls uIlsuIi-
These lots have two desirable fronts one of d i.
on The circle, the other Kingman Court STREET =
feet I'D width Parking II feet wide. All assessnsps
and taxes paid The remaining lots on this side f re-
circle haze recently been sold TO parties who urYT6sS
building fine residences. Terms liberal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Sixteenth Street,
Corner Massachusetts avon

Fronting Scott Statue and opposite the elegant MAN.
sion of Senator Cameron. Conceded to be the finest
building site IN The city. South and east front park
ing IS feet on Sixteenth street and Massachusetts
avenue sS by Us.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
1Specia[ Mcfices.

request every jukt and generous person TO suspend
She formation Of any definite opinion in regard 90 the
unknd reference to myself that appeared IN the Post
Of yesterday until the matter Is thoroughly invest-
gated Ii Is now before the Commissioners. Let it be
fecollected am the complainant in the case for a
wrong done me fiji h. RAYNER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
% UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.
nLINoIsANs. ATTENTIoN!


Rev. C. W. Knickerhacker, of Michigan, viii preach
iav-scbooI az o.a5 n m Its
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
e~ PosTlOFFICE NOTICE.

k<F1 DR. HENRY SEADE Will GIVE SIT
kSS tings for slate-WritinS and physical phenom-
at ASS street northwest between 10 a. and
q. ula3-I0t=
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing, watches, jewelry, etc. Call or address
Herzog, 500 Ninth st, near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Rhode Island Avenue,

Several very fine building lots flontin. OF beautu
public reservations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMPANY
has supplied its Job department with complete
invoice of the newest styles of type and printing
material. and IS prepared to execute job-work in
all Its varied branches in a manner equal to any
printing establishment in the country. Legal pa
pers pamphlets briefs, records, reports, &C., exc
cuted with promptness and careful supervision.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

You can publish three-line advertise
ment of want rent for sale. lost three times for
twenty-five cents In THE REPUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
MASONIC.

A special communication of Federal Lodge No /,
r A. A. NJ. viii be held at Masonic Temple on SUN
DAY, March 18th instant, at o'clock Q. 70. sharp,
for the purpose Of attending the funeral of late
brother, Andrew Hancock
Members of sister lodges are faternalIy invited to
unite with us.
By order OF the W. NJ. VIM G. BROCK.
II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

the active and honorary members of the Illinois
Republican Association will in the parlors of the
Riggs House THIS Saturday EVENING, at 40
Hotel TO nay respects TO Hon. Robert T. Lincoln
of Illinois, Secretary of War. A. J. WHITAKER,
r. L. DE LAND, President.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

AT the end of the third days shoot
ing in the match between Dr. Carver and Mr..
Scott, at the Westminster Aquarium, London, the
total scores stood; Scott, 1885, Carver, 2.sa2.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Mcpherson Square,

East side, near corner K street.
Only lot for saloon that side of the square S3bvaa
feet TO 3tfoot alley. = -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On x Street,
A beautiful lot,

y by 104 feet, between the elegant residences Of Al
nliral Worden and General Humphreys.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Dupont Circle,

Between New Hampshire avenue and 18Th street.
Fronting south.
The finest square $4,000 fect) in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Massachusetts Avenue.

Two Of those elegant new basement thrpe-sf,-.-,
back building Houses pressed brick front y,itl, %
Harlan. 01'''e
These houses have just bsen- completed ore I,, =
the most substantial manner and finished IN nsfr-i
wood Plumbing. sewerage and drainage plrfact I'd
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES: fine large cellar ar s1,-,
roonl furnace and coal room, kitchen Is bv h az
laundry Main fOor: parlor IL by a. Sitting room \
by ls, dining ROOM Is by IS; fine wood nantes an5
open nreplAceS IN each. Second floor: three argo
sleeping-ruoms and bath room Third floor. 80
large sleeping rooms and trunk room in main buld
nls; TWO servants roanns in back building Each os
the sleeping rooms has marble washstand moi gui
cold water. and fine closets.
Lot 2 feet inches BY 49, to alley. Parking - et
0inches by IS.
Price $4,000.
Terms very liberal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 E ST., near Ju-
dietary So. Best shampooer this side of New York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On Twelfth Street,

very desirable residence; three-story and cellar:
pressed brick 'front.' with stone trimmings; twOstOTy
DackSDnliClng; ten large rooms, bathroom, and
ter-clOset; hot and cold water and marble wash
stands; fine new furnace and open CRATES; elegant
In rstclass order. Lot % feet inches bt 95 feet 70
l1foot alley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Iron RItfers

The Shedd Baths.
Turkish, Russian, and Sulphur Baths. 900 i
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
On 0 Street,

Between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets.
Brick house; two story basement and mRDsard roof;
nine rooms, bathroom. Lot % by 90
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

FRESH SUPPLY OF
PURE NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL
I DREW'S DRUG STORE, corner Ninth ST. and
enn. ave- at 50 cents per flll mini hottie oc2S-(m
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-11-25
Possibilities Of Cotton Production.

1t may be well to remark at the out
set that the production Of cotton III the
South is practically without limit. 1t
was 1880 before the American crop
reached 1 900, 600 bales. and the highest
point ever reached in the days Of slav-
ery was triAe over 4,500,0 900 bales
Tie crop Of 1SS0-S1 is about 1000, 900
in excess of this, and there are those
who believe that crop of 5000, 900
bales is among the certainties of the
next few years. The heavy increase in
the cotton crop is due entirely to the
increase of cotton acreage brought
about by the use of fertilizers. Mill
ions Of acres of land, formerly thought
to be beyond the possible limit of the
cotton belt, have been made the best Of
cotton lands by being artifcially en-
riched. In North Carolina alone the
limit of cotton production has been
moved twenty miles northward and
twenty miles westward, and the half of
Georgia on which no cotton was grown
twenty years ago now produces fully
half the crop of the State. The "area
of low production as the Atlantic
States are brought to the front by artl-
fetal stimulation is moving westward,
ana is now cenlfhl III Alhpdlllh aHu
Florida. But the increase in acreage, as
large as it is, will be but small factor
in the increase Of production, compared
to the intensifying of the land now in
use. Under the present loose system Of
planting, the average yie.d is only one
bale to three acres. This could be easi-
lv increased to a bale an acre. In
Georgia FIVE bales have been raised cn
one acre, and yield of three bales to
the acre is credited to several localities.
President Morehead, Of the Mississippi
Valley Cotton Planters Association,
saws that the entire cotton crop Of tho
present year might have been easily
raised in fourteen counties along the
Mississippi river. 1t will be seen,
therefore, that the capacity Of the
South TO produce cotton is practically
| limitless, and, when we consider the
enormous demand for cotton goods now
opening up from new climes and peo-
pies, we may conclude that the near
future will see crops compared TO which
the crop of the past year, worth $780,
600, 900, will seem small. Henry w.
Grdiy, IN Hdrper's Magazine.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-11-25
"Prussian Leddcr."

IF there is a merchant in New Orleans
who can sell goods at any price he
| chooses totix on them, Ruhe Hotfenstein,
who keeps clothing and shoe store ON
Poydras street, is the man.
One daya customer entered his estab-
lishment and inquired
"Have you any low quarter gaiters?'
"Certainly, my frent / hafany sdyle
you wish, und someding dot vas neat.
Now here vas pair uf CATERS vat is
made uf Prussian ledder, de pest kind
vat is known, ind / dinks dey will suit
you. Suppose you dry dem on.
GAN right" replied the customer.
"Vait. my trent, aud I'll put leedle
bowder in. Now dry dem. All, vat
peter shoe you want dan dat? Ii Wits
shust as if somebody takes your meas
ure."
"It's too tight across the instep," said
the customer, rubbing the spot with his
fingers.
1T Will sdretch, my dear sir, replied
Hoffenstein persuasively, "dot ledder
vas made expressly for stretching.
''But the shoe pinches my toes, also.
dot is noding; it will go way de first
| time it gets vet. You don want to buy
pair uf shoes more as dree sizes too
big, ind 60 around de ladies' init your
feet looking like a couple Of railroad
scrapers. 1t would be shame, you
| know"
"What do You ask for the shoes?"
"Only seek dollars"
"Jerlsaleml That's too much.
''Vell, my dear sir, you must recollect
! dat dem shoes vas made Of Prussian led
der, and ledder dere vas scarce. My
/ uncle vat lifs dere write me last week,
/ und said dat ledder vas 80 scarce dey
don't make harness NIT it any longer
All de harness dere is now made of
wool
''I tell you what Til do, said the Gus
4 toner, examining the shoe closely, "I'll
give you four dollars.
"My g-r-raciousl A Prussian ledder
shoe for four dollars ven it costs me more
as five dollars and fifty cents laid at the
depot down, und the profit on dem don't
pay for the gas. My g-r.r-acious, yat's
de matter NIT de people?"
"Well, I'm not going to give So for
those shoes, said the customer, moving
toward the door, "they are not worth
it,"
"vell, my trent, take them along for
$4 und call around again some odder
day"
The customer paid for the shoes and
taking his parcel, left the store.
Herman" inquired Hotfenstein of
his clerk, wat vas de cost brice of dem
split ledder shoes / shust sold dc gentle
MANI"
"von dollar und half, sir"
My g-r-r-acious, Herman, dink how
small de profit vas. ii pisness, you
know, Herman, don't get petter it viii
preak all de store up.