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National Republican., 1881-08-27
TEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENTS.
Attractive Programme ~ Equal Division
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Odeon Hall was crowded last night by
the friends Of Equal Division, Sons of Temperance,
to witness the fourth public meeting Of the current
quarter An unusually fine programme was pro-
scntcd 10y the committee on the good OF the order,
and each number was well received. The exer-
clSes, which were opened With brief address By
DR.. +. 4. Howe, W. r., were rs follows: Plano SOLO
S. II. Jecko; baritone solo, "The Angel" +. ].
Whipplc; duet the love duet from paul and
Virginia" Miss Minnie Evan and Mr.. John o. Pugh,
therepetition orwhich was compelled byamos en-
phatic encore; nm address by william p. Drew, esq
song Down by the River" Miss Laura Bangs,
accompanied by Miss Mary Van Hook tenor SOLO
"Twickcnham Ferry" John D. Pugh; soprano
solo Z" Bend of the River" Miss Minnie Evan
This charming young contatrice has but recently
made an extended tour through the cities Of the
North, and the audience gave her truly nattcr-
ing reception upon this, her hrst appearance be-
fore the Washington public since her return,
Song, "The rotillion," Miss Susie Mcrrlcs; solo,
"If | Were n Knight" f. J. Whppc; the
chamber scene from Hamlet" Miss Marguerite
SaStOn taking the part of The Queen Mr.. David &.
Bangs that Of HdmiCi aud Mr.. L. c. Town
shend representing the Ghod; song, THE
Tempest" Mr., J. A, Mwdscy; recitation,
" Poor Little joe" little Miss My Carrigan; rec-
tH,Ion, "unce Pete" Mr.. David 4. Bangs, who, as
an encore. gave "The snorcr' Mr.. t. J. whipplc
closed tho exercises with his inmitablo /" Finni-
gans Reel" These public meetings have become
dc,cryedly popular They afford the outside world
Nu opportunity of seeing tho class of people, who
belong TO the order and Of Witnessing the charac
ter of the exercises had ct the regular meetings.
FRIFNpSnIp DIVISION.
Friendship Division, Sons Of Temperance,
held an enthusiastic meeting ut their hail. No
$40 Eleventh street, last evening, and n partial
programme was marked out for the coming winter
Il was decided to hold an open meeting on the
third Friday IN September, aud suitable commit
tee was appointed I" make the necessary arrange
mcris for the entertainment OF their friends on
that occasion, In consideration Of the precarlous
condition oCPresidcut Garfield the usual entertain
mcnt under the good OF ihe order was dispensed
with. The division adjourned nj an early hour
National Republican., 1881-08-27

thanks 10 Mr.. Austin for the clear statement made
BY him was adopted and the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria Washington Lodge Of Ma
sons has appointed committee 10 make inquiries
In regard TO the proposed visit OF tho Masona OF
this city 10 the Yorktown centennial celebration
In October next The committee will report the
expense OF the trip, the number Of Masons going,
&C., at the next meeting Of the lodge.
AS Ben. Berry, colored, was at work as
slstlng In unloading coal from schooner lying at
Mr. William A. Smoots wharf, large tackle. block,
used In hosting the coal out OF the hold of the ves
sci, fell from the mast considerable distance
above, and striking him on the arm, laid open the
large muscle. The injured man was placed in q
wagon and driven TO the Office OF DR.. Lewis,
where he received surgical aid
The colored teachers of the public
schools hero are anxious to adopt In their schools
the methods OF oral and object teaching Of young
children, which they learned at the recent Hamp:
ton normal school during the session of the colorcd
teachers institute there The subject will be
Brought to the attention OF the school board at Its
regular session. adopted, and 1t Is likely that some
Of the best features of the new system may be in-
corporated In the plans now in use in the Alex
andria colorcd schools.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
FUNERAL OF MR.. GEORGE W. RIGGS.
Impressive Services nj ST. AIoysius Church
-s.arEe and distinguished Attemhnnce.

The funeral of tho late George W. Riggs
took place yesterday afternoon. Aftcr short
vice at Green Hill at two o'clock the remains were
brought to ST, Aloysius Church, where, at -four
o'clock, the burial service was held. The immense
ceased, q large number of5sters OF Charity. md
members of various Catholic institutions. 4 num-
Der of floral offerings were placed on the rail-
ing of the altar. The caskct was Of
heavy oak covered with black cloth trimmed
with velvet, and with massive silver bnrs. The In
scriptiOn on the heavy silver plate was simply
"George w. Riggs, born July T. 1913; died August
q, 1881" An immense spread or coverid Of how-
ers draped the caskct its entire length After the
services at the church the funeral procession
wendcd It's way to Rock Creek Cemetery, where
the deceased was laid by the side Of his wife. The
following gentlemen acted as pall-bearcH: W. +.
Walters, Of Baltimore; John w. Burke, of AexRn.
dria John Elliott, Of New York; A. Hyde, Charles
Carlyle Thomas Evans, General Parke, aud John
seldom, of this city. Among those in attendance
were two members Of the japanese legation, two
members of the British legation, General
Sherman, Justice Harlan, Assistant Secretary
OF the Treasury Upton, District Commissioners, the
directors of the Art Gallery, the directors Of the
gas company, the directors ofthe Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company, and large mum
ber of the persons living In the vicinity of Mr..
Riggs country residence The funeral arrange
ments were entirely under the control Of Mr.
Richard f. Harvey, and were complete In every
respect and most OF the elaborate and artistic
Aoral tributes were from the skilful hands OF Mr..
John Small
National Republican., 1881-08-27
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current TrnnSnciIons In the Various Dis
trIct Oaicca.

The District offices closed at one o'clock
yesterday out of respect to the memory Of the late
George W. Riggs, whose funeral the Commissioners
attended in body.
The parking commissioners have been directed
TO spread lime oil the soil of the parking spaces
along the line OF Louisiana and Indiana avenues,
recently improved, and TO sow grass seed as soon
as the season is favorable. Double rows of trees
will be planted on these avenues during the
autumn.
The Commissioners have replied to Mr.. II. C.
Thorns letter, asking IL collateral security will an
swer In lieu of bondsmen for plumbers 10 comply
with the new regulations that a deposit of $500
will do, but that man cannot be his own bonds.
man.
Tho District chemist has reported as to the vile
odors from the asphalt and ammonia works at
Easby's warf that so far as the aspalt works are
concerned, the vapors creating vile odors are only
partially destroyed that part ofthc gases are con
Quoted through iron pipes in the furnaces, where
they Ore destroyed by combustion, but greater
part escape from the refining kettles their
covers being imperfect In reference to the
ammonia works he states that his several
visits to the ammonia works since that
report and his last one a few days ago have all
given him positive proofs that the nuisance before
created at the ammonia works has been success.
fully abatcd.
by direction of Health onlcer Townshend Pro.
icss0r De smedLwllh Sanitary Inspector Shepherd,
will visit the asphalt works at Ensby's wharf for
inspection and report,
TIE president of the Reform school to.day re-
qucstCd to be supplied with fifty loads of cobbe.
stones for paving in the grounds Of the institution,
The harbor master reports the following arrivals
at the'wharves; schoomcrs William 1ottcn, Model,
| -Four Maries, Smoot, POcahontas Brave, and ten
melon boats. The SchoonerS were all loaded with
| wood.
Major Morgan has requested the superintendent
of police and lre'aNrm telegraph to prepare an
estimate Of the probable expense purchasing all
the telegraph and telephone Lines needed by the
| district.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
rnnrnnmcn, a, rnunnlsr.

Over two thousand persons viewed the
grand tournament Thursday Ot the Fauquer
White Sulphur Springs, The judges We're Gen
erNl Joseph +, Johnston, of Virginia General
Charles W. Fields, Of Washington City, and Judge
Robert Ford, OF 'Inryland. A. r. Brook, Of Prince
Georges County, Nd, was chief marshal The
successful knights We're d. a, Turner, Knight of
the Red Cross, who crowned Miss Belle Armstrong,
of Baltimore, queen j. n. JarboG, Knight OF
Marlboro; c, Z, Jarboe, knight of Arcola, and G.,
S. Cooper Knight Of Warrenton, were the other
successful knights. The first three were from
Prince Georges County, Md Twenty knights
rode aud the fitting was not decided until dark.
The successful RmlghS were presented with prizes
by Mr lcnncy proprl, or Of the Springs.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
nox for TIE Yorktown Conversions.

The copper box to be placed in the cor
ner.stonc Of the Yorktown Monument has been
completed by Mr., Augustus Arsell, ir,, OF this city
aud Is Il nice job. The LoX Will be in tho custody
of Mr.. William h, lsaacs, Grand Secretary OF the
Grand Lodge of Virginia, A. Z, and A. NJ, to whom
all articles to be deposited therein must be sent by
the lst of october, with full description Of the
article aud the name Of the donor. Nothing but
small parcels can be placed in H. The corner
stone the cutting Of which was recently completed
at the granite works opposite Rockets, was shipped
10 Yorktown on board the schooner r. d, Purnell,
Captain white, yesterday together with cargo OF
other slone fJr tho monument Richmond Wig.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
CnILEcrInNH.
60, and 1882 ., M :, and 7;aoPj m,
Fair A,sociatIou Sotcs.

IL was 4 wise step on the part OF the
directors ofthe National Fair to offer liberal purses
for the fall running mccing-pursci which viii
insure The presence of nll the great honcs Of tue
country. Within torty.eght hours amer the pro.
gramme was issued they received an offer ofs 900
for the pool privilege anC yesterday they received
a very liberal Offer from the managers Of n pOpu.
lar restaurant in New York forthe restaurant pryi-
lego during the meeting. bid from another New
Yort gentleman was also received forthr privilege
Of selling the race DrogrsInmeA.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
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Diseases requiring a certain and efficient tonic cs.
pecidiy Indigestion, Dyspepsia Intermittent Feres,
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DC Eiuiches he blood strengthens The muscles, aud
0ires ne,V lie 10 he nciies They dci Me charm on
he digestive organs, remoria5 all dypcptc symptoms,
such tasting The food, belchi1, heat IN NE stomach
heartburn, &c. The only hon Preparation that trW
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B Book 80 pages, amusing aud usefld reading sent
free.
BRowS CHEMICAL, COMPANY, Baltimore Md.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
RIrorrn Aprlich For

Elizabeth Taylor, hyJ, Wiswall, yester-
day filed bill for divorce nom Charles r. Taylor
The parties were married IN September, 1861, and
she Ollcges that he hRs committed adultery with
Almlra Henry aud Mary rlummcr Also that his
treatment Of her has hcCu q systematic course Of
extreme cruelty. She als0osks an Injunction to
prevent him from dispoSiug Of his property
National Republican., 1881-08-27
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
Tn. NYnn.hnr rn.nnr.

For The Middle Aadntic States, including
he Disirid Of Columbia, fair ,red,her Joio'0ed BY
Increasing cloudness, souCesterly ioinds, becoming
variable stationary or looer temperature and pressure.
The thermomctric readings yesterday were as
follows q, M, 66.5o; II a. M, SO; p m, $40
p. m, 1922; II p, IN, 100; maximum, S5.7o;
minimum 90 30
National Republican., 1881-08-27
THE "BECKHAM CUP.u
The Washington light Inh.ntry nrIDG IL
H0ne-The Score.

The rifle match for the Beckham Cup"
shot for yesterday at Glymont between the teams
of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, Union
Veteran Corps, aud Alexandria Light Infantry re-
suited IN favor ofthe Light Infantry they scoring
one point more than was made In the celebrated
tie with the National Rifles on June Is last. on
the return tripthe presentation ofthe cup was made
by Colonel Harrison Dingman, aud received by
Lieutenant Goddard in well chosen and appropri-
ate remarks. Tho following Is the score;
UNION VETERAN CORps
National Republican., 1881-08-27

will be an eventfil season in shopping circles.
The palnis ROYAL will continue to offer induce.
ments in the way Of choice aud elegant goods 81
astonshingly low prices and many lines OF goods
not hitherto included in the mark down viii pc
placed i'm the reduced list. The hosiery sale viii
be great feature of the week. A large lot OF the
latest new styles are included IN ths ,ot so ~ 10
give more variety to the assortment We predict
an immense run in these goods as they are in
most cases 80 to 40 per cent lower in price than
the same goods at other stores in the city, The
success Of the late reduction is very apparent In
the Increased sales with which the Palais Royal
has been favored.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
kLExAH DRIA AFFAIRS.

The city school board met last night,
The police force will receive their in
creased salaries for ,he first time next week.
Rev. Mr. Sharp, of Grace Church, ad-
dressed the Alexandria Reform club last night,
Tho contract for Supplying the city
building with coal this winter was yesterday
awarded TOT. !, Mchahcy & Co.
Painters are in demand in Alexandria
One employer says he will give, for good workmen
twenty five cents advance on tho regular wages.
The little girl, ELLA Moore, so severely
injured n few days ago, IL an orphan, and one Of
The brightest pupils Of her class IN the public
schools
Superintendent of Police Coleman has
been authorized TO continue tho work OF repaylng
the square on Royal street, between King and
Cameron,
The County Court, Judge James Sang
ster presiding, met yesterday 20 receive the treas
bOsId nr supervisors not having completed the eN-
animation ofIhc list, the court adjourned lll Mon
dGy next,
a large colorcd excursion party from
GordonsNllr, Orause Nrd CulpePcr arrived here
over the Virginia Midland Railway yesterday
morning, The parry Speut a large portion OF the
day IN visiting the pnccs Of Interest IN this city,
aud then proceeded to Washington by boat ana
cars.
Tho meeting held at Walkers school
house, In Arlington District Alexandria County,
tee appointed 10 inquire into the cause ol inc re-
cent Increase 0f taxes, was quite Lively one, Mr.
Benjamin Austin msle nn address, showing That
There hHd uecn an increase OF taxes OF only ono
per cent on tho 500 on tho assessment ot 1871:
ANer some spirited discussion q resolution OF
National Republican., 1881-08-27

For pleasant day and delightful time to.mor-
row Sunday GO TO Lower Cedar Point The
steamer John W. Thompson leaves wharf, foot of
Sixth street. at half past eight in the morning re.
turning at ten o'clock Mt night
National Republican., 1881-08-27

THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing, Watches icwelry, etc. Call or address
Herzog, 3OS Ninth st., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
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Fresh Aldcrncy butter churnrd every morning
md delivered In lglb. Ward" prints at 3jC per h.
Also cottage cheese, &c per bnll butcrmilk, 5c. per
nlnIl. MMl sMCel milk. DO. per lllntt.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
Iron Bittcra.

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con.
Times to receive valuablcs Of all descriptions iof
safe keeping at yerv low rates.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
Dr. Boycs's TurIsish nath.

FoR fine cashmere go to the seventh street
Mourning Store, No. IA
National Republican., 1881-08-27

MILWAUKEE BEER hvo cents stoyepipe, direct
from the wood. L. G. KNIGHT.
National Republican., 1881-08-27

For ChiRS aud Ftrer dmd all Diseases caused by ma'd
vial poisoning QfMe L'ood 4 warranted cure. Price,
ST. Tor sale Jy all druggists, TTh&s
National Republican., 1881-08-27

Turkish, Russian. and sulphur baths. 300 4
street Only nrst.class bath in the city.
National Republican., 1881-08-27

Only Turkish bath in the city, 50g Il ST., near Ju.
dietary So. Best shampooer this side Of New YORK.
National Republican., 1881-08-27
LOCAL MENTION.
The Coming NYeeh

The Jewel Cigar,
Five.eent straight For sale at 1907 Pennsylvania
avenue wide open doors).
National Republican., 1881-08-27
wiIhon'. Fever and Acue Tonic

Dnowv CHEMICAL CoMrASY, Baltimore, Md
National Republican., 1881-08-27
Baltimore and Ohio Depot. corner New
Jeracy avenue and q street.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.

Trains marked daily. isunday only. Other trains
dnily CYceut SUNDAY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-15
yVeii|)eMe,yer

WEI DE MEYERS CATARRH Cure, . Constitutional Antidote for this terrible mslady, by Absorpticn. ii SPURTS of disgusting Mucous, SnuMes, Crackling Pains in the Head, Fetid Breafh, Deafness, and any Catarrha1 Complaint, can be exterminated by Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure. The most important Discovery since Vaccination. Other remedies may relieve Catarrh, this cures at any stage before Consump- tion sets in.
 One package generally sufRoes. Delivered by Druggists, or by. D. B. Dewey G Co.,, 1S2 Fulton St., N. F.. s1!OO complete. Treatis eand re-, markable statements by the cured WaiIAN oee s5.. -r, r.... ..-s- .. ,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-15
' linirIlent

Gt3Es (The most Powerful, G1' Penetrating. and Pain-relieving remedy ever devised by man. It soothes Pain. it allays inflammation, 1t heals Wounds, and 1t cures
 RHEUMATISM,
 Sciatica, LumbagO, Scalds. Burns, Stiff Joints, Cuts, Swell ings, Frost bites, Quinsey, Salt Rheum, Itch, Sprains, Calls, and Lameness from any cause. Suf- ferers from
 PAIN IN THE BACK. Fever Sores, EruptiOns, Broken Breasts, contracted Cords, Neu- ralgia, Palsy or dislOcated limbs; and owners of horses, planters, me- chanics, merchants and professional men everywhere, unite in saying, that
 CENTAUR LINIMENT brings relief when all other Lini- ments. Oils, Extracts and Embroca- tons have failed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-15
TERMS
SUBSCRIPTION. per annum.

If no specif~ irectons regarding the length of in- sertion acco Dapy advsrtisements, Probate Notices WIZ De kept in three week, and all other advertise msnts ''t f.' till forbid1 or until ordered out.
 Yearly advertisers entitled to four changes during tn ir term (nOt oftener than a month), without charge. -s Yearly half yearly adyertssenaanfs are payable uarterly; all other advertisements in advance.
 Simple notices of Birth, Marriage Death, in- serted free of charge obituary notices 10 cents per ltne.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-12-15
(aStOra -.s Dose.

f36 cents. A MOthefs remedy for sleepless and irritable Children. The Recipe of Old D. Pitcher, Free from Morphine, ana not Narcotic. Formula published with each bottle. For Flatulency, assimiiating the food, Sour Stomach, Feverishness, Worms, and Disor- dered Bowels, Castoria has the larg- est sale of any article dispensed by Druggists.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-12-17
POLITICAL

The Boston Herald put the case very
fairly when il says: There are UO,OO0N voters
in Massachusetts,, and the constitution has
lust been amended by the votes oil JO2bo OF
them. We will have to enact laws for com
pulsory voting before long If the people do
not show mpreinterest in SUCH important
matters
Referring to Ben Hill, a Washington spe,
cal SAYS: Mr.. Hill looks strong and
cheerful. lie weighs within one pound OF
his best record. His tongue has ceased to
trouble him, and his physicians say the
danger is past. He has shaven his chin
clean, but wears u batch of whiskers ON
each cheek bone"
Morrison AMI Bayarl are greatly worried
by Voorhees, recent letter on the tariff
question. Morrison fears serious conse-
duenCes in the near future for the party,
He saws that Voorhees, has practically left
the party, aud that Hendricks has followed
him Many of the leading Democrats are
worried by this tariff legislation.
Rio letter to the New York Evening
Post is irving TO allure ConSling to Brazil
by describing political machine down
there which is so perfect that the bosses are
able to decide in advance just how big
minority they will permit in the Lcgisla-
ture, and can il they choose, as occasionally
they do, make their party unanimous
there.
The Charleston News and Courier has a
letter from Atlanta on the subject OF Geor-
ria politics, which seems to foreshadow an
approaching modification of political ar
ranremcnts in that State. 1t begins with
the prophetic assertion that "the next po-
htiCal campaign in Georgia will be one oil
the most exciting in its issue and the most
importan: in its results ever held IN the
State" ~. -rs-
has become the cornerstone OF the grand
old Republican party. Mahone's vote gave
il a Presid nj oc the Senate and candi-
date for the Presidency OF the United
States Mahone', orders to his henchmen
in the House to attend the Republican eau
Gus elected a SIP, aker, In the train OF Ma.
hsas's Presden, -sEthN.Senate Davis and
M,hone's Speaker Ktif,r made chairmen
of The Republican committees who outline
and direct lie yslation And now Mahonss
vote is relied upon TO confirm Republican
Cabinet officers and governmental servants
everywhere of the Republican faith.
Among the names selected for the Senate
Investigating Committee by the resolution
offered By Senator Bell, In the Senate on
Saturday, says the Nashville hmerlcan,
there is not included a single Democratic
Senator who voted for the 1908 bill, OF
course this was an insdvertent omission,
but none the less material one, in view oi
the fact that among the charges and counter
charges of bribery at the last session,
spectators on the "short" side were quite
M conspicuous IN tho lobby as any others,
aud II sordid self.interest had the cash or
patriotism, the chances OF profit or loss
must have affected the private fortunes oil
the bears" ON State credit as well as the
hhulls ~
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-12-17
DECEMBER DRAM1Nn

Whole Tickets, SO, Half Tickets. 81
~ Tickets, $50; 55Tickcts 800.
by express Don't send by registered le,,e srr
poslolnce order Orders OF So and upward by
cypress can be sent AT our expense Address N
orders ORDERS to K NJ noARDMAN, Courler.Journni
5 nnn',pnlng Louisville Ky or X. NJ. BoARDMAN
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-12-17

Of this valuable oil have been found in vari-
Gus parts of the Sale, principally near
Morrison, Canon City and further Slnth. a.
well as ~ int n 'iai. Ioins These in
dlCatiOns have been examined by cOmpe-
tent men from the famous oil regions of
Pennsylvania, and they all agree taat Colo.
ado must not only posses i.umsnse qusnti-
ties Of petroleum, but that it il also VI an
unusual tine quality. Three or four COM
panieS have been organized Tn bore for the
1uis and to refine it for the market, aud
the results Of their lsbors will be looked for
with inter- st.
"Mayit please your Honor, to show 'hc
of the witness, il is in evil
dence that he was once a member Of the
LrgiSlature' "rhe Court has lis doubts as
To whether that strengthens his character
very materially but, your Honor he
smokes BlackweuS Fragrant Durham Bull
Tobacco Hold, enough, that
settles ii; the Court is entirely satisfied"