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National Republican., 1882-08-28
Eating Lq.tp0Yes.

A good deal has been said through the papers
about the healthfulness of lemons The latest I'D
vice how to use them so they Twill do the most
good runs as follows: Most people know the ben
eft of lemonade before breakfast but few know
how 1t is more than doubled by taking another at
hight also. The way to get the better of u bilious
system without blue pills quinine is to take the
Juice of one, two, or three lemons as the appetite
Graves, in rs much ic, water as makes 1t pleasant
to drink, without suga", before going TO bed. In
the morning oil rising, or ut least half an hour
hcore breakfast, take the juice of one lemon in q
goblet OF water. This will Gear the system of
humors and bile, with efficacy, without any of the
weakening effects of calomel or congress water.
Lemons clear; the powerful acid of fthe juice, which
Is almost corrosive, iufallbly produces intilmma-
does not burn or draw the throat, it does its full
medicinal work without harm, and when the
stnmuch Is clear of food has abundant opportunity
to work the system thoroughly.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
LnusDory,,'s Kew stare

Mess.s. Lansbnrgh & BrJ, are M king great
Preparations for their grand opening in their new
luilCing, which viii take place very shortly A
full description Of what this building would lie
was published in THE REPUBLICAN, before
single stone was laid, and us its massive and ele-
CANT proportions have gradually unfoldcd aud le-
come manifest under the builders hands il has
been seen that tue prediction that 1t would be
the finest establishment south of New York AMI
equal TO any in tnat metropolitan city. The dis
play OF goods NJ the opening will probably excec l
anything ever seen in this city. Every article of
dry goods will be represented, and Of the finer
varieties Of silks and vvlve,s the shades and tex
turg will be Of their own importation.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
Ments May BE Chcnper.

The high price of meat for some months past
has in measure demoralized the housekeepers
Persons ofsmNll means found 1t impossible to pro-
cure beef or mutton and Ietnin enough money to
purchase the other neccssaries of life and prudent
wives visit their butchers MS seldom as p sA lie.
But yesterday the wholesale butchers were selling
beef by the carcass ut iron seven to Line cents II
pound, whereas when The meat was at its highest
1t was sold tor fourteen cents pound. OF course
paid tor beef by the piece. They could not place
1t on their tables ut less than from twenty-two to
twenty-five cents per pound, ana mutton, pork,
tion has not yet been felt by private purchasers,
but In n few days it must necessarily reach them.
Beef, so far, is the only meat reduced The mar
ket is rapidly becoming stocked with cattle from
Texas, Colorado, and the puins.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
THE LATE FRANK HAoERTY.
Impressive Euneral Services at ~. rat.
rlclI,n CnihoIIc church.

The funeral Of the late Frank Hagerty, whose
sudden death has been chroniced in THE REPuB-
LfcAs, took place yesterday afternoon at four
o'clock from the residence Of his brother, Mr..
Dave Hagerty, 45i Louisiana avenue. The re-
mains were encased in handsome walnut
casket, covered with black cloth aud velvet, with
silver extension handles, and silver plate bear
Ing the name of the deceased, his age (S0 years..
apa the date OF his death. The coffin was nearly
hidden from view by the elaborate floral orna-
men,s; the wealth OF rare flowers and the rich
mess OF the designs being especially noticeable.
The religious ceremonies were conducted at
y. Patrcks Church by the Rev: Father Walter.
The edihce was completely packed, not an inch of
standing room being anywhere visible. The ser
vice was very impressive, and Father Walters dis
course had marked and striking effect on his
henrers. 1t was very different from the ordinary
run of funeral discourses. inasmuch rs II was not
All eulogium, but plain, straightforward. dis
course, with deep current OF under.hought, that
caused many man present 10 paust and reflect.
The intcrmept took place at Mount Olivei, the
pall-bearers being Messrs John Palmer, ]; Milton
Jones, Edward France, Geoigc Joyce, Washington
Nailor, and Ed Moore. Tie funeral arrangements
were In charge Of Mr.. Richard Harvey, aud carried
out iu his usual admirable style.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
CAMP NOTES.
District Goyeru,,eut aEairs

Building permits were issued Sa!u day TO John s.
Thompson TO make repuirs at southwest. corner Of
Ninth and l. streets northwest, to cost $50; r. q.
Wilson, to make repairs at Gj l street northwest,
to cost $50; Willis Worster 10 make repairs at 9i2
street southwc t, to cost $3.50; Il. s. Hewitt, to
build two brick dwellings OH Madison street
northwest, t. cost 5000; Il. c. Hewitt, to build
brick warehouse in alley between and n streets
ami sixth aud Seventh northwts', to cost 81 400.
200 curbstone br okcrs doing business in The de-
partments, aud intends to swear out warrants
against them.
A copy Of the revised plumbing regulations has
been Submitted by Health Oliccr IUwrsheud to
the District Com miSsioners for approval. The
present printed regulations were hastily got up,
and are found 70 be defective in many details: tile
drainage system, however has not been changed
al all Iron pipes will be substituted for terra Gotta
under buildings, aud the joints made tight should
the amendment be nd pied.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
Praise rom air Hubert.


No nation has ever cXcclled the people Of the
United States In the energy with which 1t masters
aud acts upon new ideas. Other nations might
have comprehended as shroNdly as the American
the advantage Of railway construction to their
countries None could have displayed such reso-
luton and faith in applying the discovery. The
idea Itself Of the utility tf q complete railway
system to region like that which the North
NJ rican Union sways is simple enough Rail-
ways for the American pcol are as much labor
saving machines as the spinning J, nny and steam
pillow. The American ienpie have Inherited a
The 10000 Lies of railroad computed 10 be
In process Of addition to the United States
system III this year VIII enable the farmer, of
Thousands f mi rs of fertile land TO do the rk
of doul le their number III acUuntry like Eugl md
or Bclgium. or even France, railways .cconOmize
In the United states they are, cordiug h the
manner in which tic American nation regard Its
teri tora pos. cssions n necessity. Colnusis for
merly WEI sent out, aud went out 10 find place
where tLey might live, fom place which, Tor
one reason or another, refused them the meals.
soil 10 yield them suslenlnce they had fulfilled
TIE end OF their cmisrution. surplus was wei.
come rather than Indispensable. It provided
luxuries for the enIb llishmeHt OF existence.
To The American rat II its stnpendous acreage
Is less possibility OF fu ire Lomes thtn sock iu
trade American suii aId its capabilities br pro-
ducing marketable goudS are what Americans
count upon Tor the hatntenunce and advance
ment OF their pCsiiiun In the world. For their
object it is not sufficient that they should after
weary pilgrimage, like the disciples Of Brigham
Young, scover a spot which they can occupy
and which may yied them food aud raimenl.
The road back has to be yet easier than the road
tiither by mechan cal arrangements space
must be practically oblitcrated, or nine tent1s Of
American farmers would tnke to another voc ition
and to morn accessible quarters AS population
grows and becomes more se.f.suilcing, American
railways will somewhat change ihe.r Junction.
They will more especially serve the purpose, as
in older Countries, of enabling the people nnd Its
resources to Circulate among tlemse ves For the
present they belong more 10 populations thou
sands of miles away Than to the villagers aud
tuwnsmen along taeirc .u,se. Th y are the means
by which distant populations realize the riches
which nature mas bestowed upon them in the Far
West and Northwest. without them hu Idreds of
thous nds of square miles, fitted for the comfort
able ana even luxurious hubitation of white men,
would have been left 10 the bear and bison and
red Inninu.=Lu IlnCG.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
Public AusIIscU,en enfs.

by special request the International Concert
Company has bceu engaged for another week by
Mr.. Driver, This is n remarkably powerful troupe,
and will lie appreciated by every lover of good
music. III addition to this re.engagement, and
the host OF other attractions, which makes the
garden powerful center OF attraction, Miss
Amelia Someryilie and Neville aud Melroso are
billed to appear. 1t is safe 10 say that the garden
Will be crowded every night this week.
The trees are as green, the lights shine as
meTrly, AID the beer is ns fresh ever at AbnCrs
Garden. No wonder then that the place is nightly
t"roEgtd and that tired and cNhouSed officials
and men Of business with their wives and f,uli-
lies flock there 10 find that rest and recreation
which they so much ne I'd.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
NInnxland lsaliiica-

The Republicans of Montgomery County, Nd,
on Saturday held primary elections for delegates
to the county convention ut Rockville on Septem-
ber 2 to select four delegates TO The Congressional
convention. Information received from seven of
tie eleven precincts show that Mr.. Hayward NJ.
Hutchinson is the choice of the Republicans OF
gates were instructed to vote for Mr.. Hutchinson
first, last and I'LL the time. The only Two
Republicans ment oned IN the sixth dis.
tiut art Mr.. Hutchinson and Mr., Uner,
the present member. The lnt!e', 1t is ur-
dcrstOoj, prefers to go upon the beach, and will
luDtesi receive tie nomination ior judge. In
that case lie will throw his entire influence for
Ar. Hutchinson, who will receive the nomI.
nation and be elected as the district is surely Re-
publ can.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE
Concerning the construction of
NEW STEEL STE AN CRUISING VESSELS FOR

Invitation is hereby extended to all engineers and
BILE manufacturers OF vessels steam engines boilers,
or ordnance having controlling regular establish-
lishments and being engaged in the business, all o
of the Navy, and especially all naval consruc-
tors steam engineers and ordnance officers of the
Navy, having plans models. or designs of any ves'
sells of any rart thereof of the classes authorized
by the naval appropriation act of Augus5 tSs2 c sub
NIT such plans, models ana designs to the Naval Ad
visory Board, directed to be organized by the Secre
tary of the Navy under the provisions ofsaid act for
his advice and assistance in the designing and
sructing of said vessels In order that the may
be examined by said Board In accordance with the
provisions of said act
The vessels authorized by said act to be two in
number to be constructed ofseel of domestic manu-
fncture, having, near as may be- tensile strength
of not less than sixty thousand pounds to the square
incl and ducility In eight inches of not less than
twenty-five per centum to be provided with full sail
and full power and to be of the highest attain
able speed, and adapted to be armed with suitable
armaments described In said act; and is to be of
sand displacement and the other of notless than
forty three hundred more than forty-seven hun
dred tons displacement.
snid plans models, and designs should be submitted
within the period sixty days after AUGUSTA 1882,
and should be transmitted TO the Navy Department,
Washington. d. c.
The Department Will, upon application, forward
copies Ct so much of the naval appropriation act as
relates TO said vessels, and will answer all letters of
inquiry and furnish all desired Information on the
subject. WILLIAM L. CHANDLER,
Secretary ofthe Navy
NAVY DEPARTMENT, WAsHINGTos, Augusta, lsS2
National Republican., 1882-08-28
The operate A,socia..on Excur.ion.

The third excursion OF the Washington Oper-
attic Association will take plncs on Wednesday
night The Corcoron has been engaged for th1
o, c'sion, and will leave her wharf promptly at
G'3O her destination being Marshall Hall. Cap
tain axe has had the Steam wdistlo taken out,
and in It's place is ca!lupe, which will pl " most
ducet air. In addition, The association viii re l.
d.rc oruseS from the Pirates" AMI "PinafJre"
with uccompanm INT by the Marine Band.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Rev. o. +. FlipGo, pastor Of the Baptist Church,
has returned and preached yesterday.
The outside of ST. Paul's Church Is being re-
painted, and the Interior is beng greatly i'm.
proved.
The funeral Of James Z, McGIaw, esq, took
place Saturday evening from the late residence Of
{ deceased, on King street, aud was largely at
IgHdsd.
Ben Posey aud Samuel Hayden, who escaped
from the chain.gIng Thursday afternoon, have
returned TO the Jail The couple rep red that
they had been 10 bush meeting in Fairfax
County.
Green 4 Wise, auctloueers, sold Saturday for Mr..
J, NJ. johnson, commissioner, tract Of land on
huntipg ek, belonging 70 the estate of the late
dwelling offered by Mr. Henry Hamniill was With
drawn,
National Republican., 1882-08-28
A ro,tu.e,nrc Cn,nu.,uee,Inp

A remarkable scene was witnessed at the Faith
Cue mr.m, ing at Old Orchard Beach, Me-, II
short time since. More than COO nvalids presented
themselves 10 be cured Of their diseases by prayer
One by one they were taken before Dr., Charles
Cullis, the manager of the meeting, Dipping a
nngcr Of his right hand in oil, DR.. Cults luid his
hand on the head OF ecch, utteTing u ferycnt
prayer, Some departed from the meeting dee lar
'g themselves cured OF their diseases. For hours
the procession filed along. All ages We're repre-
sented, some totlerng on crutches, some in invH-
lid.chairs, the dwarled, the crippled, and the
b iuQ. .-Erchuugf
National Republican., 1882-08-28
,we PosT.oFFICE NOTICE


Foreign Mails for the week ending September will
close nt this Office fUllows
TUESDAI.-At 10 a. m. for Por,-au.P Prince, SavG-
rope. per steamsh Abyssinia. via Queenstown;
at 2p IN. foT Newfoundland, per steamship Alham-
wEDNEsDAY-At $3.50 n. m. for Europe, per steam-
ship Servia, via Queenstown Cetters for France
must be directed per Servia'D; at $50 n. m for
M for The Netherlands direct, per steamship Zuat-
dam. via Amsterdam.
TlIuRSDAY.-At 43o a. m for Europe, per steam
Germany and France must be directed per City OF
Brus els"); at 10 II. N. for AsrinwRll and Sou h
Pacific rer steamship Co ON; at ll:3o a m. for Eur
bourg. and Hamburg at p. m, for Nassau and
1870 p. m. for Cuba and Mexico, per steamship City
Japan % per s Steamship copc via san g Pranciseo % anu
FRIDAY.--At II m. for Savana, &c, Greytown,
and Port I;imon, per steamship Belyer; at / p. m.
SATURDAY.--At a. m. for Europe, per steamship
Germanc, via Queenstown Qstters for Germany
apS @ o SS per-
Glasgow ut O Il. M. for Belgium. per steamship
Rhyiiland, via Antwerp; at 8 a.. m. for Venezuela
end Cnracoa. per steamship Valencia; at u a. m.
for Eurone, per steamship General Werder, via
and the West Indi,s,, per steamship INewport,
land. Sandwich. and FIJI Islands. per steamship
Australia, via San Francisco, close September "l6
SThe schedule OF closes of trans. Pacific mails is
arranged on the basis of an uninterrupted overland
transit to San Francisco Mails from the east arriv-
ing on time san Francisco ON the day of sailing
OF steamers are disnatced the same day.
HENRY @. PEARSON, Postmaster.
eCweDR. T. Z. SMITH, HOMEOPATHIC Ply
~ sici IN and Surgeon. formerly OF baltimore, Is
now located at No. l72O Fourteenth s,r ct. Special
attention given to diseases of women and children
for the past eighteen years au2ttt
nD ADyERTIsEMENT AND NOTICE
National Republican., 1882-08-28
nua E,gie.ton's temperance Tent.

grand meeting was held last night. The tent
was dcuscly crowded with Il delighted all Hence
The music was exquisite, and the speaking was
Snch us Is seldom !iNenei 70; The speakers were
Of Ohio, gave one OF tie IN 81 eloquent AMI effee-
tive temperance addresses ever listened tO. There
W forty signers to the pledge This evening
t,irrG will be u ten.cent entertainment to enalle
the C!oir to purchase Looks
National Republican., 1882-08-28
ALnng nIcrc,a TrIn.

NeSs"S. Alien, Han,mAnn, and seely, Of the Cap
itnl Bicycle Club, lelve this morning for Harpers
Ferry, where their tJuc u? the Shenandoah Valley
will commence They Will visit LurLy Siaunton,
returning through Murylind by way of HageTs.
town and Frederick. The distance Travelled by
the mUcaines will be alb ut five hundp mile:
Mcssrs. Allen and setly ride fifty two und ty.six
inch machines, respectively. Mr.. Hansmann' 5
trus'y stech is Il forty eight inch hopper. The
party also have small Photographic al paratuS,
which will be source of great plea ,ure hot only
OH thcr tin, but in the future. Mr.. Hansmann is
photographer 10 the expedition,
National Republican., 1882-08-28
Fire at Rockville.

The summer residence of Colonel n. W. Fitz.
gerald at Rockville, was totally destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. The house. which had been
recently purchased, was two-story frame build
ing, and was occupied only by colorsd man ani
awakened by the falling timbe;s about ocl EEK
u. N. the tie had gained such hpadwAy that 1t
was impossible to stay the flames or save any Of
the furniture, whlch was quite valuable. lhe
stable, which stood some distance from the house,
Was not burned,
National Republican., 1882-08-28
LOCAL MENTION.
DUBLIC vOICE.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 30, 1881.
CENT FMEN: Being sufferer from
female weaknesses to such nn cN.
tent / conld not 60 around the
house, and having JAILED to get re-
lief from the treatment OF some of
our most responsible physicians.
my husband persuaded mo to try
Browns Iron Bitters, two bottles Of
which completely restored me 10
health, and am now strong and
hearty. Ny husband also took
Browns Iron Bitters for kidney
complaint with beneficial results.
From the eff ct shown on me by
the use Of the first bottle, DR.. Bris-
onrecommendcd its continued use.
Mis-. NJ. LATRENT.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
A RuIts uoh.Aary

One of the coolest petty robberes on record was
committed on Saturday night At the store of Farr
& Bro, grocers, corner Of Ninth and NJ streets
northwcs-. At halipast seven, while the store
was iul o. o.cusomers, a thief entered the hallway,
lighted az the time, walked OF with g. The hall
WIS Of court lcft In dnrSneSs, md when the
smell OF escaping gas caused the inmates 70 look
while the hyh'insered gentleman had disap.
Oaarpd
National Republican., 1882-08-28
NEW Icr.cy r,rcm,um yyiuc

Physicians state that the Port Wine that took
the premium, at the Centennial. produced and
sey, wine that can be safely used for licinnl
purposes, being pure and free from medication,
and Is more re ciabe than o,hcr Port Wines. 1T is
especially recommended for weakly females and
the aged The deep color is due to the iron fr nj
the brown stone shale rock on which the grapes
grow, which is rich i'll iron. For sale by dIu
gists and grUcers.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
A burglar Cnurht.

Yetterday ateTno0n about 2 O'Clock a colored
man named Louis Gray was discovered by some
boys trying to break into stable in an alley on
n street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
northwest. The man, finding he was discoyeId
ran away, closely pu sued by the boys, an eyeIy
QaHlin for blocks around Joining In the chase. Al
the corner Of F aud Fourteenth sryes he was
oiught by Officer Gdutz aud lodged In the central
station. lie will appear before Judge Blndy to-
day
National Republican., 1882-08-28
rrI.uJ.Itn 5.oace ExcursIo,

10. o, f., Friendship Lodge NJ. -, will give
grand excursion to Quantico, on the cOmmodious
steamer Keyport, on Wednesday. The boat win
leave her wharfat 9o'cock in the morning, and
Gt 10 IN the evening thus enabling eXCursiouists
to maxi either long or short day Of 1t. pleas
aut time may be autlCiDlted,
National Republican., 1882-08-28
DISTRICT BREVITIES.
The Weather To.Dnx

Tor ne Middle Atlantic Std,es, local rain, Jo1orei
" partly cloudy tccather, Cdsoriy ,ciads becoming
variable, ydin9, Jol'o'oed bv rfsin0 barometer. No
change IN temperature.
For Washington, from a. m. 10 nidnioht-
Rain, Jo'iottdby clo ring ,ccdther
Thermometric readings-7a M. 67.7o; II a. M.
1910; y. m, 5000; p. M, 741o; II p. m., 7iOo
maximum, sO.5o; minimum, Gs6o.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MOUNT VERNON.

eH. MOUNT VERNON.
The frequent arrival of steam launches and OF pri-
vate yachts at Mount Vernon, bringing parties who
land without being willing TO pay the usual chtrgc
las convinced the ladies OF the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation, who have Just closed their annual council,
that some misapprehcnslon must exist In the mind
of the public, and they therefore publish the follow
lnR notice hoping that II Will protect the Association
nom further infringement OF its rights;
RESOLUTION IN CoUNCIh
Whereas no boat except the steamer w. W; cor
CORAN, which holds mn exclusive contract with the
Association, is entitled TO land passengers at Mount
Vernon; Therefore, " any sucli boat shall 10
MOUNT VERNON,
II will only be permitted to land passengers by pay
ment of the same amount per capita that received
upon the regular bont, twu-thirds of which amount
belong TO the Captain Of the w. w. Corcoran and
one.third to the Mount Vernon Association, for the
maintenance of the place. ju,rTuThShTutf
n~1Ss HARTs INSECT POWDER, KNIGHTS
s-Sy Asthma Cure, Excretcr. Wells Health Re
myM COuGmL1N's DRUG STORE
National Republican., 1882-08-28
VIM. NJ. ASH, Secretary. au2s

n11y9 PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN AS.
vs. socation-POitical Committee. a meeting
of the POti al Committee will be held at 7:30 O'Clock
THIS EVENING. Every member is requested to
be there. j. +, LINDEN,
In
National Republican., 1882-08-28

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
eents' clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzpg, sos Ninth street, near Penisyl-
mia
National Republican., 1882-08-28
.A,aerrey D,,ry wrro,,-

Fresh Alderney butter churiied every morning,
and delivered IN %lb. ward" prints, AT 40c. per To-
Also cottage cheese, SC. per ball; buttennilk &c
per quart. and sweet milk &c. per quart
National Republican., 1882-08-28

You can publish threc.lIne advertisement of
WANTED" "For Rent For Sale" or Lost"
three times for twenty-five cents in THE REruB.
National Republican., 1882-08-28
Or. Frazicr's Root Bittcrs.


Fraziers Root Bitters are not dram.shop
whisky beverage, but are strictly medicinal in
every sense. They act strongly upon the liver and
kidneys, keep the bowels open aud regular, make
the weak strong heal the lungs, build up the
nerves and cleanse the blood and system of every
impurity.
For Dizziness, Rush Of Blood to the Head, tend.
ing to Apopexy; Dyspepsia, Fever and Ague,
Dropsy, Pmples and Blotchcs, scrofulous Humors
and Sores, letter, Ring Worm, White Swelling.
Erysipelas, Sore Eyes, and foryoung men suffering
from Weakness or Debility caused from impru-
dence and to females in delicate health, Fraziers
Root Bitters are especially recommended.
DR.. Frazier: IL have used two bottles of your
Root Bitters for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Weakness
and Kidney Disease, and they did me more good
than the doctors and all the medicine ever used
From the first dose took began to mend, and
now in perfect health, and feel as wcllas ever
did. consider your medicine one OF the greatest
blessings" Mrs. NJ. MARTIN.
Cleveland, Ohio
Sold by all druggists everywhere at 81 per bottle.
HENRY & CO., Sole PropAetors,
Tu&F. G2 Vesey street, New York City.