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National Republican., 1883-12-12
THE LATEST SMALL swINDLE.
How n Sharper Plays n Little Game OF
Warrington Merchants.

The police have been notified that n swindle is
being perpetrated around the city by bogus
check OPERATOR whose scheme is to ascertain the
name Of some wealthy lady and the meat market,
grocery, or dry goods store where she ira les.
Then he picks up lad on tho street and sends
him to the store with check and Il note purport-
ing to be from the lady, stating that 1t is after
banking hours and asking the merchant TO please
cash the cheek, us she needs little money nt
once, or else asking for the cash because she
doesn't wish her husband to know about IT.. The
scheme has been successfully worked on several
grocers and butchers during the last day or two,
aud, although the police have an excellent de-
sGription of the fellow, he has not been located
yet, and 1t will be well for every one to be OH the
watch for such checks. Occasionally the pro-
| gramme is varied by sending check 10 pay TOR n
small bill, accompanied By request to return the
| change by the bearer. The fellow has been max
| Ing good income Dy his scheme, although the
| checks are none of them very large.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
H.ilbrun,s Chrlstmaa GIT,

As a token Of regard and esteem to our patrons
we have concluded to present all who buy Five
Dollars" worth of Boots, Shoes. Slippers, Rubbers.
or Arctics from Nov. 2S until Dec. 20 with a pair
of cum or Leather Shoes or Slippers at the value
Of Finy cents" aud handsome souvenir.
"Our prices are lower than the lowest"
l.. HEILBRuN. 402 Seventh street northwest.
Look for "The Old Woman In the Window"
National Republican., 1883-12-12

MANY persons in PittstOn are using Ely's Cream
Balm, Catarrh remedy, with most satisfactory
results A lady is recovering the sense of smell,
which she had not enjoyed for fifteen years. She
had given up her case us incurable. Mr.. Barber
has used IL in his family, aud commends 1t very
highly. Tunkhannock lawyer, known to many
of our readers testihes that he was cured of par.
tial defpess.-Phston (Fd) Gdsete. mt liquid
or snuff. 80 cents.)
National Republican., 1883-12-12

GENTLEMEN needing the services Of an eN-
perenced physician who makes diseases of men
a specially should send 10 cents In postage stamps
for THE LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH. !" new book
of finestimablc value. 1t gives sound advice and
information, and is comprehensive in detail. Ad-
dress the author, j. BRYAN, NJ. D.,
l47 East Fifteenth street New York.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Mrs. Cary LOnY.

The death OF Mrs. Cary Long, whose funeral
takes place to-day at Oak Hill cemetery, deprives
the literary world Of Il bright aud valued orna-
ment. She was a lady of rare accomplishments,
and artistic. Since the death of her son, Lieut..
Long Edes she had been In i'll health. and death
was u gentle messenger that relieved her from
{nU trian1g
National Republican., 1883-12-12
pr0v,nv n Portnernh,p Dl..oIut,on.

Robert p. Yost filed suit yesterday, by his So
lcitor Mr., IL. II. Wells. jr., against Joseph II.
Weaver. He prays for a dissolution of the part
nership of Yost a Weaver, and for an account in
order TO settle the equitable interests of defendant
National Republican., 1883-12-12
THE SOLDIER BOYS. /.
What tho District Military Are Doing and
Whnt They Propose to uo,sG.

What They Propose to no,
Tho meeting of the Washington Light infsntry
corps tonight will be one of the mostimportant
In the history OF that organizatiou,as she sdsgna-
tons of all of the line officers will bg pfeSented,
accepted, and new officers elected, and the corps
will decide upon a site for the new arinory from
sSoyS' @ other matters Of importance wHfSsfra'is'
acted. HsgrH- -fSfgi
The new armory of the Union yeSatsrtcorps,
Capt Thomson, was inspected by manyl Visitors
last night. A handsome walnut gun lack orna'
mented with guns, flags, and drums, has been
erected on the west wall, and another for the
cadets in the northern portion Of the room, The
whole arrangement is tasteful and military.
The National Rifles Will tender theie friends m
"at home" reception at the arm0ry Friday
evening next. .e4ll
The district artillery, having consolidated into a
battery, are looking for Il suitable armory.
The tullowiug elections have taken place in the
Union Veteran corps, Capt Thomasun: Lieut..
Edgar, from second 10 first Lieutenant; Lieut. e.
liza tel, from junior second 10 senior second lieu
tenant; Robert Nelson, from orderly sergeant to
Junior second lieutenant, and Sergt. Schmidt, TO
orderly sergeant. ,-. s..
the Union Veteran cadets will give an exhibit
ion drill at Masonic temple next Tuesday even
ing.
bought by the government. the battalion will re-
move on Jan. l. 1t was reported last night that
Thorn's building Seventh street. between D and
streets will DO used until the new armory is
| completed.
The ladies' auxiliary committee Of the Union
| Veteran corps, Mrs. George A. Sneehan. president
will meet at Masonic teiuple Friday evening at
| o'clock to decide in what manner they will par
tcipate In the Christmas festival TO be given by
| the corps Dec. q, %, aud 20.
Rumor says that the Contineutals will realize
between $4,000 and $4,000 on their late fair.
BRIGHAM & BISHOP. 1881 + street northwest
issue every afternoon printed list of all the act
i've stocks dealt in on the New York stocks alsC
| grain and provisions dealt IN ON the Chicago
Board of Trade. showing opening highest, lowest
aud closing prices OF the day. These are maile,
| free to any address Persons who desire TO specu
late in stocks, grain, and provisions In moderat,
way and at small risk shoyld examine the specia
| facilities of this office. Those who may be unable
to attend personally can have ali information a
to terms, conditions. &C., promptly forwarded
upon application
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Problems.

Life presents many problems to the serious
ged in the street cars aud wipes his iee on every
one in his vicinity. Modern civilization has not
yet invented method Of dealing with the, lido
syncracy of cigarette smoking; but tho problem
"Wherewthai shall we be clOthed2' has been
solved by Henning, 40 seventh street
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Biblea for All.

Handsomely bound family Bibles from 81 to sl5
at Central book store, 709 MarNet space. Also
Books, Stationery, Xmas Cards, Toys, Plush Goods,
Toilet Articles, Albums, &C., at the lowest prices.
Call early to avoid tue rush.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

Mr.. RIcE's patrons will be glad to hear that he
has reduced his prices for cablnet photographs to
SO. viii continue the reduction for two months
in order TO introduce some improved styles OF
superior work. Large photos reduced IN propor-
ton NJ. p. RICE, 1918 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Sutton Salts.
DuncaIIsOn Brothers,
AtJtvTIONFEUg.

SALE OF PAIR OF FINE MA.
Ti9SiA Ti9SsANf BAY GAAaRhIAGE oRRsHES, \ Hs SIX qiX
NAND z IEAtS OLD, SOUND, AND GENrLI,
~ ALL HARNESS, NOT AFRAID OF STEAM
National Republican., 1883-12-12

workmen were engaged yesterday fertilzlng
the roots OF several large in the East Capitol
park facing the senate. The branches OF the trees
are III u diseased condition.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

An old German farmer named George NJ. Miller
is held at the eighth precinct station house on
charge of assault and battery, preferred by
young woman named Annie Brewster. Miller wa,
arrested in the county by Officer Anderson.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

bought and the highest cash prices paid. Call or
address $, GuggGnheimer, 623 Seventh street
southwest Orders by mail promptly attended ".
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Naming m Chairman,

The Mexican We eran committee have written
Speaker Carlisle, in deference to his suggestion
presenting to his consideration the names Of Hon,
X. w. Townshend, OF Illinois; Benjamin. lie Feyre,
of Ohio; w. s. Holman, of Indiana, and James o.
Broadhead, of Missouri, us suitable persons torthe
chairmanship Of the eOmmlltee OF penalons.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Buildinr Parnits.

Building permits were issued yesterday to Jacob
Karr, TO make repairs at 62S Pennsylvania avenue,
to cost 500; R. W. King, 10 make repairs at 1430
Corcoran street northwest, 10 cost Sl2O; Danen-
hover Il Son, to build ten brick dwellings OH
Twelfth street, near street northwest, to cost
$4,000.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Port Grape Wine for tho Sick.

We can confidently recommend speer's Port
Grape Wine which was awarded the highest pre-.
MUM at the Worlds Fair; superior article OF
wine for the sick and debilitated.
The vineyards aud cellars are ut Passaic, N, j.,
near New York city. Medical Review. For sale
Inv DruQQlsts.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
SCROLLS TOYS, favors, scraps, &c., at Jay Gould.
gliro.

LOKEY-After n brief illness, on Tuesday morn
ing at $50 O'Clock, JAMES b. IoREY, In his SD year.
Funeral services will be held at the Fifth Baptist
church, ID, near Four-anda-half street southwest at
Il O'clock D. IN. Wednesday, December IL, 1883.
Members OF the church and friends of the family will
please be present.
NELSoN.-on Tuesday, the 11th of December,
1883, ut 1:15 o'clock y. M, ALBERT DE BRUCE, In
fnnt son of HalvOr and Miranda =. Nelson.
Funeral private account of serious illness of the
mother.
BERRY.-On December IL, 1888 at p. M, PRI-
CIILA, widow of the late Peter Berry.
Funeral from the residence of her son, John Berry
3O05 street, West Washington, at O'Clock p. IN.
LONG,-on Sunday night, Dec s., Mrs ELIZABETI
w. LoNG, widow of the late Robert Carey Long, OF
Funeral from the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery
Wednesday, Dec, H. ut . o'clock p, m. Friends are
invited to attend. 80
National Republican., 1883-12-12
The King OF Managers speaks.

Mr. ]. II. Haverly was recently speaking to one
OF our reporters, aud in the course OF conyersn-
tion said 81 think that, unquestionably, St:
Jacobs Oil is the greatest medicine of the age, and
the most meritorious in the markeL"-N T.
GrdDhic
National Republican., 1883-12-12
A Nn,x As,nnamsnt nool..

The new general assessment book has been com
pleted and bound III handsome style. The com
missioners will have another book made, showing
u plat of every square, and subdivision Of squares
and lots giving the measurements, &c,
National Republican., 1883-12-12

John Herrity who was charged with robbins
MIR. j. s. Ransom of $40 on the fifth Instant was
tried in the police court yesterday and the case
sent 10 the grand jury. Bonds, $500.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
A WashinStonian Goes Abroad for a
Bride.

Mr.. Frank o. McCleary started for New Castle,
PENN on tho 10 o'clock train Monday evening.
He Is TO be married on Wednesday to Miss b lie
Hanna, daughter of Mr.. j. q. Hanna, of New
Castle. large party Of friends accompane ed
son X. Norris Richards Harry b. Deale, Charles
w. Downing, Capt. John Cochran and II. Howard
McGil. VINO will act as groOmsmen, and d. T.
Joyce, William Paxton, L. H. Cate, and p. II. sey-
mOur.
Mr.. McCleary and bride will visit Now York
and Boston, ana then return TO this city, where
they will reside. H.f
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Struck Inv Stone.

A little girl named Marge Allison, daughter oil
Capt. Allison, while playing In Judiciary square
last evening, wns accidentally struck in the face
by stone thrown by an unknown boy. pain
ful wound was the result
National Republican., 1883-12-12
rhe prent school Rendx.

The Brent public school building, corner Of
Third and streets southeast, has been fully com
pleted aud is ready for occupancy. The large
boilers are In position and force of laborers was
engaged yesterday cleaning the eight large school
rooms and removing the accumulated debris.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
cARsrA1Rs, MCCALL & Co.'s Famous Pure Rye.
The Unity Church Musicale.

A musical and literary entertainment was given
at Unity Presbyterian church last night for the
benefit of the church. Among those who assisted
in rendering select programme were Mrs
Andrews, Miss Ida X. Kinds, Mr.. Cooper Mis-,
National Republican., 1883-12-12

The funeral of Mr.. George b. Clark will take
place tomorrow from All Souls church He was
IRON Massachusetts,, but for thirty years past has
nent Mason and one Of the committee of three to
undertake the erection of the new All Souls
chulch.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

Detachments of workhouse convicts are being
detailed every day 70 clean the cutters and side
walks in Eat Washington. Their striped suit
attract much attention .. iii.if
National Republican., 1883-12-12
mAId.v,,,v Dnirv yVn,on..v

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in a Ward" prints at SOC per ID
Also cottage cheese, DC. per bll buttermiik, &C.
per quart. and sweet milk sc. per quart 9ft
National Republican., 1883-12-12

As Mrs Mary Il. Soxons was on her way to the
New YORK train last evening shu was knocked
down by some unknown persons, robbed, amt
much injured
National Republican., 1883-12-12

NoTHIEGis so reliable as Ayers Cherry Pectoral
for colds coughs, In short, for any arrangements
of the respiratory organs which tend toward con-
sumption In all ordinary cases 1t Is certain
cure, aud IL affords sure relief for asthma and
consumption, even in advanced stages.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Plper-HeidsiecISi
The Haoltmen,s Delegation

delegation OF hackmen waited OH the com.
missioners yester ay, aud requ sted that the re-
cent order be modified. This the board refused tc
do, stating that the VI der must stand.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

GREAT bargains Selling out entire stock of
new and second. hand Clothing, Overcoats. first
class merchant tailors make, little worn; Watches,
Jewelry, Guns, Pistols, Hats, Caps, and other
goods too numerous TO mention. The building
will be taken down and | will retire from this
business. Call ana secure bargains
]. HERzoG,
3OS Ninth street northwest
National Republican., 1883-12-12

William NJ. Gait and J. +. Russell were excuse
yesterday by Judge Wylie from further service II,
jurymen in the criminal court The mars La
was ordered to bring In talesmen to ill the vacau
.tta.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

CorIEs of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Business
Directory, published on the seventh instant,
printed on fine card board can be had without
charge on application ut the business office.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

To every buyer of not less than SO worth of shoes
we shall present during this week n large, hand.
some sleel engraving Hahn's Reliable Shoe
House, SIG Seventh street.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Rocheater Beer.

Try 1t, and If not the best bottled beer. get YOU
money back. Delivered 10 any part of the city
mail or telephone.
+. II. FINLEY, 1906 Penna ave.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
Patent. 10 yVnahtnRton,anx.

The following Washiugtonians received patents
yesterday as follows: Talbert Lanston, window
sash; Philip G. RUSSELL hand for time pieces
Heinrich Sachs, tricycle. Parker IL. Sweet, Jr,,
button fastener
National Republican., 1883-12-12
THE IDR REUNION.
The Catholic Archbishop OF Cincinnati
Meets His Brothers After Fifty Years
Separation.

SepnrntIoh.
reunion, perhaps, without a counterpart in
this country. will take place day in Cincinnati
Seven brothers, some of whom are widely dis
tinguished, and through circumstances have moi
met in fifty years, will do so to-day, and the meet
ing will be intensely interesting In its historic
soclations. One Of these brothers, Mr., Joseph L.
Elder, Is Il citizen of Chicago, aud the one al
whose residence the reunion will be held is the
Most Rev. VIM. H. Elder, archbishop. elect Of Gin.
Baltimore, Md; Basil n, of Manhattan, Kan;
John c., of Baton Rouge, La,; Thomas s., und
Charles d., of New Orleans, La. There is one sur
viving sister. who is ut Emmlttsburg, Nd. She is
so years old, and has been sister Of charity for
more than sixty years. and is too feeble to attend
the reunion. Upon the following day they will
be present at the solemn ceremony of investing
their prlestly brother with the pallium sent u
him by special messenger from Pope Leo XIII
All the brothers are well known in Washington,
Baltimore, and neighboring cities and county.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

were sold, but the court held their sale to be
violation oftne law prohlbiiing the sale of goods.
wares, aud merchandise on Sunday tine Of 81
was imp osed.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

COPIES of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Business
Directory, published on the seventh instanl
printed on fine card board, can be had withou
charge on application at the business oluce.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
XMAS cards. tree trimmings, at ]. Jay Gould's
The Craig Divorce Suit.

Chancellor James yesterday passed a decree
granting divorce in the case of VIM. A. Craig
against Sallie b. Craig The mother was awarded
the custody Of the child, with allmony for the
period of three years The mothers maiden name
National Republican., 1883-12-12

THOSE In search of presents we advise to visit
VeerhufTs picture and art stores, 9l6 anu AL Sew
euth street
National Republican., 1883-12-12
INC smnday LaNv.

Mr.. Samuel +. shreeve, a druggist, was tried In
day. II was admitted that cigars and soda water
National Republican., 1883-12-12

The will of the late Ann McCabe was filed
yesterday with the IegsIer OF will. She bequeaths
her estate 10 her son, John McCabe.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
The NIenaies NIodernt,nU.

The health officer states that the measles, which
have been ranging in this city recently, is dimlu-
ishing, and that the worst stage is over.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

An assignment has been made by G. w. Perkins
OF all mis- estate and the stock at No. 50 ii stree
northwest tu K. 4. Morsell and James Aussen, jr.
ior tee benefit Of his creditors.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

VEERHoFF has the largest line of engravings
ever shown in Washington Visit his stores, vl6
and All Seventh street
National Republican., 1883-12-12
,T- PosToFFIoE NOTICE,

kSS -. ,,--,-,
for dispatch by any particular steamer in order to
secure speedy delivery at destination as all Trans
Atlantic malls arc forwarded by the instest vessels
Foreign malls for the week ending December Is will
close at this ONCE rs follows;
WFDNEsDAY-At4 a m. for the Netherlends
direct, per steamship Zaendam yia AmsteTdnni VII,
oupon,towS m ,1r gGn eters pfr must be directed per
scythia'): at u n N. for France direct per stenm
sp pe ses@shp H WerrS via ' souhqHpoS and
bremen Qetlers for France musthe directed per
WSney M ssRs6p city SeScO Sf via SeR
THURsDAY-zAt II a, m, for Germany, Sc, per
steamship Westphalia, via plymouth and Ham
burg 0etters for Great Britain and other l;nro'
pSn Sh S9Hatr az y m %'f for Europe I per steamship City
~ Chicago. via Queenstown at p. m. Tor Inpe
sbiSg sg sS 81 W 1IySe AZ ahn 6 ms oT Bemua per
sy.amshp orlnoco; at 1880 p. m. for Cuba, Porto
Rlec and Mckee per steamship Sity OF AlSd
per steamship Dent Hollne. ne..-..,,., .,
VII Via as 2a m mo- 9@a oF tho
Windwnrd Islands, per steamship Marlborough
sAiURDAY-At $3.50 a. M. for Europe, per steam
ship Celtic wa 9ueenstown qe1ers tor r. Germany 6 ny
for scotland I direct. per steamship CircSssia VIA
Glasgow Qetters must be directed per ClIcasslS y
n e % via 70" RSSm at R per for Gnrop
per steamship Mail wa southamp,on ana
a. @ aasr @ ior via IaP av%n S AZ p M
for Para Brazil. per steamship Ambrose.
Mails Gn 3nS Sers
.llat7p; m. Mails & for Australia New , Zealand, an.
.The SC Schedule of closing OF Trans,Pachc mails I,
overland transit to San FRANCISCO. Mails from the
sr o r e, Rneo The
''' HENRY q. PEARSON,
Postmaster.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

NEW and fresh goods at veerhoff's new picture
and art store, AL seventh street.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

ALL styles of frames are made by W. II. Veer
hotf, GIG and All Seventh street.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
GOntatiunal.

YUNHE FOLLOWING GLASSES ARE HELD IN
l. the Young Mems Christian Association Build
ing, l4O9 New York avenue; Monday-Elocutiun,
Miss Mary X. Schriener. Tuesday-M thematlcs Mr..
Clement L. sites; Latin, Prof A. $ Marye. Thurs
Prof. M. Porter Smell. Terms, 81 per month For
iull information Inquire at the Association Onice.
nOlOf
National Republican., 1883-12-12

Mr.. p. Wallach and other pawnbrokers have
been notified by the district olnmisionerS, in re-
sponse 10 their comm unication, that, should any
legislation he pending before congress III relation
to their business they should present their views
hefnrp that bndy
National Republican., 1883-12-12

The Florida Fruit company has on sale Ar.
cadia Oranges from 70 cents per dozen up mixed
candy 10 cents per pound, wtn all kinds OF
fruits equally as low. 43S Ninth street northwest
National Republican., 1883-12-12
DUNCANsoN BROS, Auctloneers.
John Sherman 81 Co, i,
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
RoPEhrY. BEING NOS. l26, l2s, 1J0 + STREET
NORTH LEAST.

BY virtue offs deed of trust dated on the ith day of
May. A. D. 1878. and recorded in liber S3s folio 2lj,
one OF the land records Of the District of Columbia
and by the direction OF the party secured thereby
q public auction in front orthe premises on
THURSDAY, the 10Th DAY Or DECEMBER. A.
estate, situated In the City OF Washington, and Din
trct OF Columbia, TO wlt Lot numbered thlrty-nine
(JBD, In John Shermnn's recorded subdivision of
square seven hundred and twenty (20), In said City
Of Washington.
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER,
By virtue OF deed of trust dated the 4th day OF
May, A. d. 1873 and recorded In liber $685. iolio 23,
one OF ~ land records OF the District OF Columbia,
and by direction of the party secured thereby. will
sell ~ puolic auction. In front OF the premises.
THURSDAY. the .0rH DAY OF DECEMBER, A
d. 1883 the following described real estate situated In
the City of Washington, aud District of Columbia tn
wit: Lot numbered forty (i0). IN John sherman q
recorded subdivision of square seven hundred and
twenty (720). In said City of Washington.
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER
BY virtue of deed OF trust dated on the 9TH day OF
May, A. d. 1878 and recorded in liber SSS folio 2s,
one OF the land records OF the District OF Columbia
and by direction OF the party secured thereby, will
sell ut public auction, In front of the premises ON
THURSDAY. the 2)ru DAY OF DECEMBER, A.
y. 1885 the following described cal estate, suatedin
the City of Washington. and District of Columbia, to
wit; Lot numbered forty-one t4D. In John ~her.
mans recorded subdivision of square seven hundred
and twenty (72o), In said City Of Washington.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
TERMs OF THE AnovE sA1rs

TERMS OF THE ABOVE SALES.
Onc-fonrth of the purchase price of each property
TO he paid in cash, aud the balance in two, and
three years. with interest ut per cent for which tho
purchaser or purchasers Will give his or their notes.
secured on the property sold. sl0b deposit each
sale at the time Of sale All conveyanciug Mt of
purchaser. Terms to be complied with in seven days
nom date of sale.
JEROME LEE. Trustee
WM. NJ. SMITH, Salesman de7-eod&ds
National Republican., 1883-12-12

ORANGE GROVE CLUBS in South Florida are now
popular. Send ior terms. J. Gross, Notary and
General Land Broker, Liverpool Muuutee Com
pauy, Florida,
National Republican., 1883-12-12

MessIs. Edwards & Barnard filed a bill In equity
yesterday for Sarah A. Speiden and others agains
John N. MinniX and others. The bill prays Tor the
sale of lots IA and 725, IN Uniontown and fol
partition.
National Republican., 1883-12-12

A Fnir ut Anncostin.
The Central Stntion church of Hillsdale, d. e.
have made application to hold fair at Douglass
hall, Anacostia, to continue one week.
National Republican., 1883-12-12
The New Eeseryoir.

The New Reservoir.
The work on the new reservoir, near Howard
university, is progressing rapidly under Capt.
Hoxie, q large force OF men being employed.