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National Republican., 1882-12-20
PROBABLY A BABY FARMER.
A Shocking Case OF Cruelty TO a Child
DeyeIopcd-A Woman Arrested,

A shocking case of cruelty to child has
been developed through the leaving of bright
little girl about five years old at st. AIMS
infant asylum. When the sisters went to
change the child's clothing they found her
shoulders, arms, and back covered with the
marks of severe blows, and that she was re-
duced almost to q skeleton. The sister in
charge reported the matter to Lieut.. Guy, and
by him it was referred to Lieut.. Kelly, in
whose precinct the woman resided, and that
officer visited the woman, and, after question
ing her and finding that her statements to him
in regard to the child differed from those
which she gave at the asylum arresting her,
and took her to the second precinct station.
The woman has been living under the name
of Mrs. Rudd, and gave that name at the
asylum when she left the child, but the police
recognized her as Carrie Ackens. The people
in whose house she lived testify to her cruelty
toward it, and had given her notice to quit on
that account: and in order that something
might be done to prevent further cruelty on
her part, the gentleman of the house had filed
q statement at police headquarters setting
forth certain acts of brutality that had come
under his own observation. The child is said
to be quite pretty girl, and gives evidence
by its manners of having been well raised until
it fell into the hands of Mrs. Rudd. The case
will be heard in the police court to-day.
A REPUBLICAN reporter visited the seventh
precinct station last night, and found Mrs.
Rudd, or, as she is sometimes called Carrie
Ackers, seated in the lieutenant's room. She
is woman of about thirty and rather good
looking She was dressed in black silk
dress, and her manners were very lady
like. After reading the account published
in an evening paper she said that
there was not word of truth in it.
She stated that some time ago she adopted
a child which had died. After its death she
desired to attain another, and hearing that a
man named Joe Bishop had one she saw
Bishop and took the child with her. She
does not know the whereabouts of Bishop,
but says that he is not in the city. The child
she said, behaved herself very well at first
but after being with her for some time it began
to show habits that she could not be broken
from. Whipping would have no effect upon
her. She accounts for the scars on the child's
back from fall she had last Friday and as
for its being thin she said it was sickly and
that it always had enough to eat. Mrs. Rudd
is very indignant at having been arrested.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
DEPARTMENT. DOTS.

The receipts from the internal revenue yes
torday were $20l ,S75.11, and from customs,
$5Os, ,56l72.
The national bank notes received for re-
demption yesterday, amounted to $165,000.
The Treasury department has received in
formation of the arrest at Gunnison Col, of
William Walker, alias Peg Leg, for passing
counterfeit So notes on the Traders national
bank of Chicago, III.
The Canadian postal department has in
formed the postmaster general that the last
session of the Dominion parliament, an act
was passed exempting from postage all news
papers mailed from the office of publication in
Canada, addressed to subscribers in that coun-
try, under the terms of the postal convention
of 1875. This exemption extends to news
papers mailed from Canada and addressed to
subscribers in the United States.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
NO BRIDGE.
Why the Railroad Companies Want
yiaduct at Sixth Street.


yiaduct at Sixth Street.
Vice President Thompson, of the Pennsyl-
vania railway, and Supt. George @. Wilkins, of
the Baltimore and Potomac railway company
waited upon the district commissioners yes
terday and presented plan and drawings of
an iron bridge, which it is proposed to con-
struct over Sixth street. connecting the two
malls, east and west, which that street
divides. The drawings show substantial
iron structure of handsome design and quite
ornamental, the approaches to it gradual,
with strong abutment walls, laid in rubble
stone, with cement mortar, of ample width
and height above the railway. The sides are
to be set out in shrubbery and partcrres of
beautiful flowers and all to be finished up to
the entire satisfaction of the commissioners,
all at the expense of the railways named.
This action of the railway companies is in
accordance with the following paragraph in
the act of May 81, 1872, designating a depot
site for the Baltimore and Potomac railway
And upon the opening of q carriage road
through the public reservation and crossing
Sixth street, the said company shall be, and is
hc~eby, required to construct, at its own cost
an. expense, a handsome iron bridge of ample
width and height to enable small carriages to
pass the said street freely and without dan
ger, in such manner and at such place as the
officers or other persons charged with the
duty OF opening the reservations or connect
ing the same as public park shall direct !;
and the said company shall then adapt the
grade of said tract to that which at any time
may be determined upon by the board of pub
lie works or other authorities having the con-
troll of grades of said Sixth street."
Why all this time has elapsed without these
railway companies ever making similar
proposition to construct bridge over Sixth
street, and why they should now come for
ward and voluntarily propose to expend so
much money upon this bridge, and intimate
that other streets crossed by their roads will
be similarly protected, is not easily under
stood, unless it be from the fact that there is
an urgent desire on the part of the citizens
and the district authorities for a union depot,
and they think that by increasing the value
of their plant they may secure their present
depot as the site of the union depot.
1t is believed, however, that the sentiment
of the majority of the citizens of the district
is against the continuance of the Sixth street
depot and that union depot should be nearer
the outskirts of the city. The granting of
the present site of the Baltimore and Poto-
mac depot is believed to have been q great
mistake, for it breaks the mall which was in
tended to be continuous from the capitol to
the Potomac. 1t is to be hoped that the COM
mssiOners will not grant permission to erect
the proposed bridge until the matter of the
union depot shall have been passed upon by
CONGRESS-
National Republican., 1882-12-20
MAfler Chrlstmas Comes I.cnt.n

After you have spent all your money you
will regret that you did not go to Waggaman's
drug store, All Pennsylvania avenue. His
handsome windows are decorated with II
choice collection of vases, cut-glass bottles,
bisque, and other wares. This is but a sample
of what he has inside. His handsome store
is filled with unique designs of odor, toilet,
and travelling cases. There are presents suit
able for every condition of life, and you may
be certain of fair dealing and moderate prices.
The Durochereau cologne makes suitable
gift for the holidays. Only % cents a bottle.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
THE OWEN COURT MARTIAL.
Conclusion OF the Proceedings and the
Record In tho Hands OF tIie Secretary.

Record In tho Hands OF the Secretary.
Yesterday tho court martial of Surgeon
Alfred M. Owen was resumed at the navy
yard, the court having adjourned for one
week in consequence of the death of Rear
Admiral Bryson, president of the court. Sur
geon Owens trial arises out of the Hopkins
court martial, tho latter having been tried
and found guilty of descrting his post (the
Pensacola navy yard) during the yellow fever
epidemic Surgeon Owen persuaded Capt.
Hopkins to go outside the quarantine limits,
and is tried for exceeding his authority in so
doing.
The accused took the stand and read his
written defense. He states that Capt. Hop
kins had received a telegram from the depart
ment that all officers who could be spared
from the station should be relieved. As Capt
Hopkins was sick and unfit for duty, he could
be spared without any loss to the service
Capt. Hopkins had been in a bad state of health
for some time, and Surgeon Owen had recom-
mended him to leave the station before any
signs of yellow fever had been discovered
there. In conclusion Surgeon Owen
said he was the first person to no.
tice the appearance of yellow fever, and
was at first denounced as an alarmist. He
had n great deal of difficulty to get quaran-
tine established and had to stand guard him
self He is conscious of having committed
no wrong, and had no authority to order q
commanding officer TO leave his station. A
number of kilograms, received by the accused
for his gallant and valuable conduct, were
read and put in evidence for the defense.
Judge advocate CLicut. Wainwright read
reply to Surgeon Ovens defense, setting
forth that the accused had exceeded his au-
thority in directing Capt. Hopkins to leave
the station, and used his official position to
keep him away. The evidence in Capt
Hopkinss case is admitted here, and it showed
that Surgeon Owen in answer to interroga-
tories, stated he had difficulty in persuading
Capt. Hopkins to leave, as he (HOpkins) did
not know whether the department would
sanction his leave.
At ten minutes past one all the testimony
was in and the court was cleared. In about
fifteen minutes it was announced that the
court had reached decision. The findings
will not be made public until the secretary of
the navy has approved them.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
Two Thieves Caught.

Last Friday night the police were notified
to look out for George Brette, a Frenchman
in the employ of Mr.. Adolph De Poeillei, a
dealer in ostrich feathers at 1888 G street
northwest Mr.. Poeillei sent Brette to the
express office for box containing 5000 worth
of ostrich feathers early in the morning, and
becoming alarmed when towards nightfall
Brette did not put in an appearance, notified
the police Brette was accompanied by an
Italian named August d. Fenonllis Detective
McDevitt was given the case to work up, and
,-.sterday he and Detective Hogen, of Balti-
more who found Fenonllis in beer saloon
and was arrested. Brette escaped; Fenonllis
was brought to the city yesterday and locked
nn at hnndnmnrters.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
st. Ann's Orplsan Asylum.

Prominent among the places of interest in
this city is st. AIMS infant asylum, Oh Penn
sylvania avenue, near Twenty-fourth street
northwest. This institution is open for the
reception of visitors on Thursdays, at2 o'clock
pm. Sister Agnes has under her care over one
hundred children, ranging from few days to
five years of age, and visit to the asylum will
convince any one that the sisters are devoting
their lives to a great and much needed charity
We earnestly recommend our friends, not only
to call on the sisters, but to send to them
during the Christmas holidays substantial do
nations to aid them in their pious work.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
BRANCH OFFICES
The National Republican.

For tho accommodation of the public, branch
Offices have been established at prominent locs-
tions, where ut all times advertisements and SUBJ
scripuons be left at exactly the same cost as at
the main office.
Wants, Rents For Sale, &C.. &C., Of three lines
or less. inserted three times for 20 cents All sn-
swers, when desired, will be delivered by special
messenger to the residence or office of the adyer.
tser.
THE REPUBLICAN, intends to demonstrate that IL
is the very best advertising medium in the Dis.
trict, and earnestly requests liberal patronage Of
its branch Offices
National Republican., 1882-12-20
WEST WASUINGTON.

cember 10, 1852, reported by Taverner Bros,
proprietors,) 260 cattle offered, and sold at (:
Best to 5} good, Al to 8; medium,
A to A; common, 81 to A GOO sheep
and lambs at: Sheep to 81; year
lings, 3 to 81 lambs, 3 to 81 10 cows and
calves at nom $50 to $50 each There were a
mas, brought to market by Jacob Haun, Fur
& Fletcher, Robert Kelley, and George Glass
cock, Of Fauquier county, which sold at from
g to cents per pound. The market was
active
The district government is having laid on
Thirty-fourth street, between n and o streets,
a connecting sewer.
Georgetown lodge, No. ss, U. o. G. B., held
an interesting business meeting last night.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
CAPITAL AND LABOR. 3
Witnesses to Appear before the Senate Conn
mittee on Education and Labor.

Senator Blair, chairman of the senate COM
mittee'on education and labor, has addressed
a letter to Mr.. A. NJ. Kenaday, president of
the central committee on labor legislation,
asking the names of the parties that the or
ganizations which Mr.. Kenaday represents
desire to be heard on the Morgan resolutions.
Mr.. Kenaday in reply has submitted the fol-
lowing: Henry George, 231 East Eighteenth
street, New York William B. Baird, Elkhart
Mines, Nd; P. J. Mcguire, 613 Callowhill
street, Philadelphia; Joseph A. Labadie, A
Garfield street. Detroit; Samuel Gompers,
So Columbia street, New York John Murray,
Shawnee, Ohio; Edward Owens, San Fran
cisco; A. NJ. Hammett S21 Carson street,
Pittsburg; f, X. Foster, 10 Wendell street,
Cambridge, Mass; Robert ID. Layton, Pitts
burg William J. Hammond New Orleans.
He adds that through the recent offer of prizes
by the directors he hopes to transmit here
after additional evidence to sustain the cause
of complaint against the existing system of
unequal distribution of labor among classes of
the community specially favored by legislation
National Republican., 1882-12-20
VARIOUS QUACKS.
who-Each with His Own Pet Scheme
CuItivate the Field OF Human Nature.

WhO-Each with His Own Pet Scheme
CuItivate the Field OF Human Nature.
There have always been quacks-legal quacks, theo-
logical quacks, scientific quacrs, and medical quacks
Some of them are bland, oily fellows who argue and
smile the world into believing In their flvorite bit of
humbug. Others are pompous and pretentious para
sites But they make 1t pay. Men seem to love to he
swindled spulatIng only that shall be neatly done
The dear public are equally liberal 10 the electric
and magnetic fraud. This fellow is n genius in his
line. He will put magnetic belt around your waist,
n magnetic necklace under your chin, or fit you out
with an entire sutof magnetic clothes, warranted to
serve the purpose of ordinary garments, and at the
same time to all diseases, from whoopng-
to hasty consumption.
Most Of these have no more electric or magnetic
power about them than resides in wooden blankets
In glrdles ofsackcloth. Only when applied by an.ex
pert is electricity of the slightest use as medicinal
agent, and then Its value is grossly overstated
What Is the strongest possible presumptive evidence
in favor of particular remedy? Clearly that it should
have been prepared by responsible persons of ac-
knowledged skin in the treatment of disease.
squarely this foundation stands BENsoN's
CAPCINE POROUS PLASTER Endorsed by 1000
physicians pharmacists, druggists, and chemists II
needs further apology introduction 1t is the
one and only true and tried external application
ouacks of all kinds pay the Cnpcne the compliment
of their dislike Satan is said to hate holy water.
Look in the middle Of the plaster for the word
CAPcINE" Price, 25 cents.
s@eabgEyg Seal Eyg,1 & Johnston, Chemists. New York.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
BRANCu OFFyCES.

The following is a list of the branch offices in
Washington. Others will be added hereafter
w. s. Roose's News Stands ut the ArIing-
ton Hotel, wiIInrd's Hotel, Metropolitan
Hotel, and National Hotel.
Roose g. Queens News Stand, st. James
Hotel,
Riggs House News Stand.
Ebbitt House News Stand.
American House News Stand.
w. s.. Thompson's Drug Store.
&. II. Ficlklin's Drug Store, Georgetown.
j. Bradley Adans's Book stores.
CIR. Dufour, Druggist, 1915 Fourteenth.
X. IL. Ferguson, Druggist, corner Second
and Pennsylvania avenue s. 10.
:. E. Lewis, Druggist, corner Fourteenth
andP.
G. q. G. Simms, Druggist, corner -Four
tecnth ana New York avenue.
w. +. Scala, Druggist, 800 East Capitol.
The National Republican
Is for sale by the following newsdcalers;
WASHINGTON.
w. 8. Roose's News Stands at the ArIInss-
ton Hotel, WilIard's Hotel, Metropolitan
Hotel, and National Hotel.
Roosc ~ Queens News Stand, st. James
Hotel.
Riggs House News Stand.
Ebbitt House News Stand.
American House News Stand.
A. BrcIitano g. Co., Eleventh and Penn
sylvnnio avenue.
j. Bradley Adams's Book Stores.
j. II. Clements, NeyvstienIer, Ninth street,
g. w. Joyce, Stationery Store, I7OS PENN
sylvRiiia avenue N. w.
y. ID. Free, Book Store, 1343 PennsyIva-
mia avenue, corner Fourteenth.
II. A. FIJI, Stationery, New York avenue,
near Fifteenth.
E. IL. Morcoe, Cigars and Stationery,
Pcnnsylvanin avenue, near Twelfth.
VIRGINIA.
Richmond-C. II. Johnston, oIs Main
street.
Winchcster-E. IL. Harmer.
HarrisOnburg-E. T.. Sullivan 81 Co.
Danville-J. II. Coppridge.
ChnrlottesvilIe-N.S >. HirsIl.
NEW YORK CITY.
Brcntano Bros, Union Square.
Fifth Avenue Hotel News Stand.
GiIscy House News Stand.
CHICAGO.
Palmer House News Stand.
Sherman House News Stand.
fremont House News Stand.
BALTIMORE.
Carro11ton Hotel News Stand.
EutaNy. House News Stand.
BRrnum's Hotel News Stand.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
ELECTION of OGIcers.

Good VIII commandery No. 21, U. o. G. c.,
has elected the following officers to serve for
the term beginning January /, 1883, viz u;
E, S. Pope; W, p, Edwin II. Haight; X. of r.,
Edward Steer; +. X. Of R,,Ben. +. Moore
Treas, Walter Allen; w. H., LeBlond Bur-
dctte; W. j. G., II. f. Stokes; w. O. c.,
Richard r, Brouner; L. n. C., James b. Philip.
st. Johns commandery No. 80, U. o. G. G.,
has elected the following oilicers Noble COM
mander, DIR, S. A. IL. McKim noble vice
commander, Lady Josie NJ. Dobson prelate,
Isaac Rector; noble kNeper of records, DIR. H.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
hincoIn Post CONCERT.

The concert at Grand Army hall, corner of
Seventh and l. streets, last night under the
auspices of Lincoln post, No. 3, was well at
sented was heartily appreciated, nearly
every number being encored. Charming Mrs.
McCartee, with her pure, sweet soprano, was
never in better voice, and sang with exquisite
effect. Mrs. True's rich contralto captured her
hearers, while Messrs. Lillibrdgc aud Widney
fully sustained their high regulations as thor
ough artists.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
HnIidnY Prescnfa.

1t is truly difficult to decide what to give,
as there are so many beautiful articles this
season to select from. If'you wish something
to cost 81, we would say to the thousands of
readers of the Program" that the most ac-
ceptable present to a lady is one of Helphen-
stine's French Square Glass Stoppered Pint
Bottle of German Cologne. Over five hun
dred were given as presents last Christmas
and as many more will be selected this season.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
Am Army officer Found Dead.

Gen Crook informs the War department
that Lieut.. A. Il. Jordan, of the third cavalry
wandered from his tent in an alteration OF
mind, on the night of the 11th inst while alb
sent on hunt about twenty-five miles from
Camp Verde, Arizona. After an exhaustive
search of three days his body was found. 1t
is not known how he met his DEATH
National Republican., 1882-12-20
Contested Seats.

The house committee on elections has re-
solved to postpone the two cases before it
Oee VS.. Richardson and Buchanan VS. Man
ning) until after the holidays by request of
the contestants. The JonCs-Shelley case is
now before a subcommittee, and the Utah
case-Cainc's claim for admission as dele
gato-will be argued before u subcommittee
tn.dav
National Republican., 1882-12-20

A. Dobson; financial keeper of records
Joseph Burroughs; treasurer, Lady Emma
Mcllim; herald, Samuel Mahoney; w. |. c.,
Lady Martha McCutchcon w. o. c., A. II.
Jones representatives to grand commandcry
for one year, S. A. II. McKim and Emma Me-
Kim trustees, j. II. Searls, A. IL. Jones and
l. Rector. Appropriate resolutions to the
memory Of Bud Eagleston were unanimously
National Republican., 1882-12-20
What You Can Buy for Xmas.

Gold-head canes, 16 kt., 81 to $50.
Pearl opera glasses, only $50.
Black marbelized clock, S-day, So.
Ladies' solid gold S. W. watches, $25.
Gents solid gold Elgin watches, $50.
Solid silver watches, $50.
Triple-plate castors, 5-bottle, S4.
Triple-plate cake baskets, $3.50.
Child's solid gold neck chains, $3.50.
II. HARRIS & Co., 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1882-12-20
soircc of Friendship Tent.

Friendship tent No. 73, l. o. r., gave its
first grand soiree last night at the west end
dancing academy which was attended by n
very large assemblage. The enjoyment of
the occasion was largely due to Messrs. w.
Dewdney, master of ceremonies, W. Wood
ward, assistant, and the following floor com
mittee Messrs Il. Hoover, J. J. Rowlcs, L.
Roach, C. Smith, NJ. Davis, and j. Gould.
GEAR brings disgrace, bravery brings
honor cowdrdice saUes no man from his fat" !"
says the Caliph Omar; but DIR. Bulls Cough
Sirup has saved millions from an awful fate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-12-31
Presentation.

Last evening Mr.. David James,
the popular business gentleman,
was thoroughly surprised gen.
tleman. About o'clock in the
afternoon he was invited into his
Office, and when he entered it and
saw the employees ali standing be-
fore him, his heart was TO his
mouth, and visions of strikes and
demands for increased wages rose
before him. Que of the men, how
ever, soon relieved him and made
Mr.. James as thoroughly happy
as it was possible for him to be. In
stead OF asking him for an adj
vance, the spokesman of the
party told Mr.. James how they
was the esteem in which his en-
ployees held him; that it was I'M
possible for them to show the eX-
tent of their appreciation for his
uniform kindness and consideration !;
but as q token, though humble, of
the esteem in which they held him
he was begged to accept of a trifiing
mementO which might serve as IL
Iemin der of their regard for a con-
siderate employer. The thrilling
memento" was a magnificent gold :
headed ebony cane. The head of the
cane is beautifully engraved while
beautiful piece of polished gold
quartz is set IN the top of the
gold head, and adds to the attract
iveness of the cane. On the
sides of the head are engraved the
W ords: Presented to David James
by His Employees" Mr.. James
was completely surprised and could
only show his appreciation for the
expected gift, by saying a few
words in his usual kindly manner,
and wishing all his men happy
new year and a thousand of them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-12-31
The Valley House.

Mr.. Andrew G. Brixen, proprietor
of the Valley House, is developing
into one of the most popular and
successful hotel men in the territory.
Since he purchased the Valley
House it has improved so fast in all
respects that its accommodation
are altogether inadequate for all de-
mands made upon it. Mr.. BriXen
has been compelled to engage rooms
in adjoining buildings for the ac-
cOmmodation Of his guests. Not
only are travellers, miners and others
attracted to the Valley House by
the courteous and considerate treat
ment they receive, but the table
Mr.. BriXen sets is considered the
equal of any hotel in the city, how
ever high priced and oftentimes a
great deal better. Mr.. BriXen,
though young. has been in the bust
ness long enough to know what is
wanted, and he prides himself on
his ability to set a fine table. If,
on the site of the present Valley
House, Mr.. BriXen co1ld get a much
larger structure, there is little doubt
in the world he could make it pay.
The energy he possesses, and the
ceaseless activity displayed, would
make him successful in any direc-
ton, and when these qualities are
expended in a direction which the
gentleman has thoroughly mastered,
1t ceases to be a matter of surprise
to note the signal success that has
followed Mr.. BriXen's efforts. There
is no doubt that he has outgrown a
place the size of the Valley House,
ana when he can have larger
place, or the one now occupied, en-
larged, just sc soon will Mr..
Brixen's energy fill it to OVERLOOKING,
and make it like the present too
small for the demands. Andry is a
rustler and he merits his success.