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National Republican., 1883-05-05
FOR STATIONERY,

PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WAsHISGroN. ID. c., May l, 1881
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until II o'clock M on TUESDAY. JUNE s. lBs3,
for furnishing Stationery for the Postof1ce Depart
ment for one year from July I, 1883.
Blank forms OF proposals. showing the Items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto, will be furnished on application 10
this Department . t
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, and indorsed Proposals for
Stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right to reject
any or all bids
w. O. GRESHAM,
qtprG
National Republican., 1883-05-05
Washington Light Guard BALL.


The grand ball of the Washington Light
Guard was held last night at Washington hall,
Capitol hill. The hall was crowded. and
everybody present had u very enjoyable time.
Dancing continued until an carly hour this
morning. Among those IN attendance were
Mrs. Chaplain, Ii. L. Weaver Misses Susie and
LainchA Book Mesdames GlGsco9k, Of Tau9uiSr
William D. Kelly, Wallace, and Misses Berthe
Crandall, Matte Bowie, Maud Bates Mollie Ede-
liz, Doltio Reid, the Misses Barker Mamie I'm
phley Sparks, Lille Kelly, Stuart, aud Weaver.
The Light Infantry cadets were represented by
Capt. Hammer, First Lieut. JaYens, Sergts Collins,
Niles and Rocket, and ftyates Jayehs, Pc 'kins,
Monanhan, Leesnitzer, Martin, Cornwall, Bishop,
Ashford, Goodrich, and Klotz The Light Intan-
Try corps, by Mr.. Oscar shomo Rifles cadets, by
Sergt Rice, Privates Sioddard, Trayers, Coleman,
aud Noyes. Mr., and Mrs, Charles f. Joyce, and
Nessrs. w: y, Kelly, W. @. Peak, Charles Warren,
John Mitchell, A. ". Johnson, and Israel Weaver
were also among those present The company Is
anxious TO parade on the thirtieth instaut and Its
members are working hard TO obtain that end.
BASE BALL, National vs. Defiance to-day,
National Republican., 1883-05-05
9roposals.
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL.
ouARrERMAsrER's OFFICE U. s. M. G.,

QUARTERMAsTKR's OFFICE U. s. NJ C.,
WASHINGTON, 5th April, 1881
Sealed proposals. IN duplicate. will be received at
18th day of May next, for supplying wood and coal
the United States Marines at one or more of the fol-
1885, -
Portsmouth, N. H; Charlestown Mass Brook
lyn, N. Y: Philadelphia, Pa: League Island, Pa;
Washington, d. q. /; Annapolis Md; Gosport. near
Norfolk, Va; Mare Island, Cal, aud Pensacola
Fla.
Specifications, with blank proposals., can be OBJ
tnined upon application any of the stations named
at the offices OF the uartermhster, Washington, ID
G., and Assistant Qunrtermaster, 225 South Fourth
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Proposals should he indOrsed Proposals for Fuel"
and addressed to the undersigned.
w. b. SLACK,
Major and ouartermaster U. 5, Marine Corps,
II n
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DRoPosALs FOR TIoKEr PUNCHES.
PosToggIoE pEP4RTMETT,

WAsHINoTON, ID. O., May l. 1888.
Sealed proposals Will be received at this Depart-
ment until the 2D DAY OF JUNE, 1883, for furnish.
ing $500 Ticket Punches either stationary In the
form of pllers. to be delivered at this Department on
before The 10th day OF August, lsS3-
The punches are 10 supply the new want OF the
SERVICE being required for In the issue OF p stal
notes. Bidders will submit with their proposals sam
pies of the punches offered to be furnished by m.
All proposals are TO be made In accordance with
tile printed lorms and specifications which will 10
fur nshed on application by letter, to the "Superln-
partment Washington, y. c.. 10 whom bidders
should address their sealed proposals marked on the
envelope, Proposals Tor Punches"
A decision on the bids Will be made or before
reject any or all OF them.
W. O. GRESHAM,
POstmaster General
National Republican., 1883-05-05
A wonderfnI nl.covnrr.

Reads Three. Minute Headache and Neuralgia
Cure is the wonder of the nineteenth century, MS
no sick or nervous headache, neuralgia, or any
acute pain can resist II more than two minutes,
as can be proven by hundreds of Baltimore's best
citizens. It's an outward application, aud only
stores. w. III. Read, proprietor, Baltimore and
Light streets, Baltimore, Nd. Sent by mail on re.
ceipt of 80 cents.
P.S.
Also proprietor OF Reads Grand Duchess
Cologne-ths finest cologne in the world.
National Republican., 1883-05-05

ences continues undiminished, and this is the
highest praise that can be said of them, for no
band of singers of the weird and touching
melodies Of tho south ever equaled them.
Their hymns He'll Away to Jesus" " Mary
and MARTHA" and "Swing Low, Sweet
Chariot" were very effective and warmly
applaudcd. The solos by Miss Jennie jack
son were very fine. There will be matinee
this afternoon at 9 o'clock with special rates
for. aohools
National Republican., 1883-05-05

READS 3-Dfnute Headache and Neuralgia Cure
Reads 3.Mlnute Headache and Neuralgia Cure
Reads g. Minute headache and Neuralgia Cure
Reads 3-NIlnute Headache and Neuralgia Cure
Reads 3. Minute Headache and Neuralgia Cure
Reads 3-Minute Headache and Neuralgia Cure
Only % cents. or five for 81.
Only % cents, or five for 81.
Only 25 cents, or five for 81.
Only % cents, or five for 81.
This is the wonder of the nineteenth century.
This is tho wonder Of the nineteenth century.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
United States Marshal's Sal
THOMAS BOWLING. Au
4roposals.
DRoPosALs FoR PosToFFICE ENvELoPEt

PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT.,
WAsHINGToH, ID. O., May l, 1858.
Sealed proposals viii be received at this Depart
ment untl THURSDAY, the eth day of June, 1883,
at II O'clock mr., for furnishing Posloillce Envelopes
in such quantities and such times as they may be
ordered during the fiscal year end ng June 80 1884, OF
the following Gases, viz;
Nos 10 l. For Onical Letters and Returns.
No. s. For Returning Dead Letters.
No. 0. For Registered Packages.
No. Z. Tag Envelopes for Registered Packages.
No. s, For International Money Order Adyices
Blank Forms of bids, with samples and full speci-
hcations, will be furnished upon application TO the
Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington,
ID. q. w. q. GRESHAM,
pOSlmnAlpr Gpnpfal
National Republican., 1883-05-05

music, coraet solo, William Jaeger. Tab
leau--"On tho Sly;" music, Mrs. Hoeke
bass solo, "The Boatswain," Malloy, Mr.
Frank Pearson music, galop, Full of Joy"
marine band.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.

PosroFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGToN, ID. O., April 2S, 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart.
ment until ~ O'clock M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1881,
for furnishing stationery for the use Of first and
ond class postoiices for one year from July lSSa
estimated quantities required, together with circular
relating thereto Will be furnished on application to
this Department
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, and indorsed Proposals for
Stationery"
The Potmaster General reserves the right to reject
W. O. GRESHAM
Postmaster General
National Republican., 1883-05-05
A IIrrtr rub wI,h gen,lo nord

A LITTLE rub with gentle hand,
Applying Reads Three Minute Cure,
No headache on the earth will stand,
But vanish In an instant sure.
Thousands say it's priceless boon
When headache racks the throbbing brain
In silent night or busy noon,
SO easy thus to free the pain.
No dose Is given; no stop to rest;
No doctors bill, or baridaged brow.
This wondrous cure has many blessed,
They speak onraptures OF II now.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
FoR sTATIoNERY.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ISTERIoR,.
April 2l, 1882
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart.
ment until ~ o'clock m, MONDAY. MAY u, 1883. for
furnishing stationery for the Department of the In
teTior during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1854
Blank forms Of proposals, showing tho items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto, will be furnished ON application TO
this Department.
Proposals must be addressed to the Secretary OF the
Interior, and Endorsed on the envelope Proposals
for Stationery"
II. NJ. TELLER,
National Republican., 1883-05-05
RoposALs FOR FRESH BEEF, &c.

NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., April II, 1881.
Scaled proposals will be received At this office until
y o'clock on the FIFTEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1898,
for supplying such quantities OF Fresh Beef and
Vegetables, Fresh Bread, and for Baking Navy
Bread may be required at the Navy Yard and sta
tlon at Washington, ID. o. during the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1881
Blank forms Of offer, and all necessary informa-
ton as 10 specifications and the quantities required,
can be procured by applying 70 the Inspector OF Pro-
visions and Clothing At the Washington Navy Yard.
RICHARD WARRINGTON.
Pay Inspector, u. s. N.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
EAST WASHINGTON.

The Acme Pleasure club of this section, ia
making extensive arrangements for their
picnic at Juenelnanns garden on May 10.
An old colored man named Rollins lost his
balance and fell of the navy yard bridge
yesterday. He was rescued with difficulty
by passers by.
A painful accident happened to Mr.. Harry
Ellis about s o'clock Thursday evening, by
which he may lose the sight Of his left eye
National Republican., 1883-05-05
MATINEE, Conversational church, Q p. m.
Y. NJ. g. A. Concert.

The concert last evening, rendered to the
members by the reception committee was a
very pleasant entertainment, rejecting credit
upon each participant. The following pro.
grammo was carried out with delight TO all
present the solo Of Miss Mollie Byrne elicit.
ing special praise, as did the quartette, "Comc
Where tho Lilies. "
Overture, Y NJ. G. A, orchestra; quar-.
tette-Jack and jill solo-A Dream Within
n Dream-W ID. mcfarland; duet, The
Pilot, Mcssrs. Mcfarland and Cross solo
|" What Shall / Do2" Miss Mollie Byrne
orchestral quartette, Onward We Go
duet, selected-Missos Byrne and Domor
solo, The Old Friar, Mr.. Samuel Cross /;
quartette, Come Where tho Lilies; orches-
ira.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
CLEnK's OFFICE,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE u, =,
WAsHIEGroN, ID. O., April %, issa
Sealed proposals will be received at this ONCE until
~ O'clock m. WEDNESDAY MAY "a 1883 for fur
sentatlyes.
Blank forms ofproposals showln the quantity and
quality OF each article and the bond 10 be signed by
Tue bidder and surees Will be furnished appllca-
ton at the Stat onery Room of this office.
Proposals should be ndoTsed Proposals for Station
ery and addressed TO the Clerk OF the House OF Rep
rtsentaiives OF the United States
EDWARD MCPHERSON,
Clerk Of the House OF Representatives y. 4
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sp.tiaI Notitts.

s1S3% TRU.N ks,
TRAVELLING BAGS, sAToHE1s,
PocKETBooKs, LETTER CASES
SHAWL STRAPS, &c, &C.,
In great varietyat
ToPHAM's POPULAR TRUNK AND HARNESS
FACTORY,
National Republican., 1883-05-05
The JuplIee Singer.

The Fiske Jabilee singers were welcomed
back TO Washington last nightly large anC
enthusiastic audience at Congregational
church. Their wonderful power over audi
National Republican., 1883-05-05
DRoPosALs FOR FILLING IN POTOMAC
Il FLATS.
UNITED STATES ESaINEKR oFFIcE.

UNITED STATES ENaINEKR OFFICE,
2l36 PENNsYLvAHIA AvENUE,
WAsHIHGToN, ID, O., May l. 1888
Sealed proposals. In trlplicAte will be received at
this ofIice until n O'clock noon on WEDNESDAY,
MAY TO- 1883 and opened Immediately the eafter for
filling about six acres OF the Potomac Flats, near
Easby's Point.
Specifications forms OF proposals, and all necessary
Information can be obtained on application TO thia
PETER O. HAMS,
Major Of Engineers.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
AnniYersnry Bnrgnins.

Our first anniversary to-day, on which oc
casion handsome decorated novelty plaque
will he presented TO customers, and specia
low prices will prevail In all departments
Clarks, 1872 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1883-05-05

Our Insurance Department embraces the Etna.
Hartford Franklin, springfield Flro and Marine,
Howard and Home, of Baltimore: National, o I
Hartford; Royal and the London and LancashIre OF
Liverpool
National Republican., 1883-05-05

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
address Herzog, No. 305 Ninth street, near Penn
sylynnin avenue,
National Republican., 1883-05-05

DoS'T suffer q moment with neuralgia or head
ache when you can get Reads Three. Minute
Headache and Neuralgia Cure for % cents.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
Lieut.. Col. and Deputy Q. NJ. 0enI, q
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF, MUTTON
III AND CORNED BEEF.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY AND TREAsuRER
UNITED STATES SoLDIERs HOME,
WAsHISaToN ID. c., April %, lss3
Sealed proposals In duplicate subject To the usual
conditions, VIII be received ut this Office until l2
o'clock noon on THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
MAY, 1888 ut which time and place they will be
opened In presence of bidders, for furnishing and do
vering at the Kitchen and hospital OF the Soldiers
Home fresh beef mutton, and cOrned beef required
by the secretary and treasurer of the Home for the
year commencing July 1. 1883 and ending June 30.
1854
Information TO the manner of bidding condi-
tons TO be observed by bidders terms OF contract,
aud payment win be furnished on personal applIca.
tion at this office.
The secretary and treasurer reserves the right to
reject any and all proposals. The successful bidder
will be required enter into written contract with
the secretary and treasurer OF the Home, with good
and approved security, In the sum of a. 500 within
twenty days after being notified of the acceptance OF
his proposals. copy of this advertisement must be
attached TO each proposal. Envelopes containing
proposals should be indorsed Proposals for fresh
beef mutton, and corned beef at United States sol
the undersigned y. II. R1TTENHOUSE,
ap5GiOt Secretary and Treasurer Soldiers Home.
PROPOSALS FOR POSTAL NOTES AND
l. MoNEY-oRDER DRAFTS.
National Republican., 1883-05-05

MoRcoE's "iowcl" and "dcsignio" cigars
straight fivcrs have been improved in filler,
wrapper, and binder. 1907 Pennsylvania av-
enue (wide.open doorsl
National Republican., 1883-05-05

SEVEN doctors recommend Reads Three. Min
ute Headache and Neuralgia Cure as one of th'
wonders of the nRe
National Republican., 1883-05-05
LOCAL MENTION.

JuBrIEE's matinee, Congregational church
2p.m.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
Job IsrIntinr

OF every description executed neatly NJ the short.
est notice at THE REPUBLICAN, Job Rooms.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
aAIderner pnlrr WAGONS,

Fresh Alderney butter churnod every morning.
and delivered in Slb."ward" prints at 15c. per 10.
Also cottage cheese, 90. per ball; buttermilk, &C.
per quart, and sweet milk, &c. per quart
National Republican., 1883-05-05

GARFIELD, IowA.-Dr. A. r, Honak says
"Once using Browns Iron Bitters proves il
superiority over all other tonic preparations.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
HARRY C. TOWERS & CO.,
BANKERS, BROKERS. AND INSURANCE,
100 STREET

Harry G. Towers, member Of the Stock Exchange.
e@SaFe THE RICHMOND TOOTH GROWN AND
~ COMBINAIIONSi
Or ARTIFICIAL TEETH WITHOUT PLATES.
have engaged Dr. g. l.. Anderson, an expert IN
crown work, 10 introduce and take chargo Of this
style OF line Dental mechanism. which has met with
other cities
Badly decayed teeth and roots restored TO beauty
and usefulness, and by use of the hrdginR" pro-
teeth can he inserted TO nll up the spaces pro-
duced by loss OF tho natural ones without the use Of
plate. These operations cleany natural IN ap-
pearance, and permanent.
np3n6ts nIa Ponr. !, a,ihaiF nj Sut'se, aire,ct
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. propusuls.
pRoPosALs FOR FUEL, FORAGE, AND
l. STRAW.
DEro5 ouARrERMAsrER's OFFICE.

WAsHINoToS. d. G., May !, isS2
Sealed proposals. In trlpcate subject to the usual
conditions, Will be received at this ONCE until IL
O'Clock noon SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1888, at which
time and place they Will be opened In the presence OF
bidders for furnishing and delivering during the year
follows;
oak Wood sawed and split and in the stick; Pine
Wood In the stick; Pine Wood (klndllng) sawed and
split; Anthracite and Bllmnous Coal; Oats. Corn
Hay, and Straw or such of said supplies as may bo
required at the Depot of Washington, ID. G. tncludng
Georgetown and Soldiers Home, ID. C.), Fort Myer,
Va, and Washington Barracks, ID. q.
The Government reserves the right to reject any
all proposals. preference will be given TO articles
ofdomestlc production, conditions of price and quality
being equal, and such preference viii be given 10
articles OF American production produced the Pa
cic coast 10 the extent OF the consumption required
by the public service there.
Blank proposals and printed circulars stating the
kind and estimated quantities required. and giving
full instructions as TO the manner of bidding, con-
dtions 10 be observed by bidders aud terms OF con-
tract and payment, will be furnished on application
To this office.
Envelopes GO ooniSi5Ing proposals should be msrked
Straw" and addressed TO the Undersigned.
II. N. BATCHELDER,
iauf CnI and n AZ n a
National Republican., 1883-05-05

A BOY in and while drumming.
Felt pain in his neck q coming,
He grow suddenly hoarse,
But as Il 2latter of course,
ST. Jacobs Oil "sent II a bumming."
National Republican., 1883-05-05
rosrorrIcr. Nnw YoRK. AprIl q. lssa -

n~5FS FRED'K sPRINoNIANN, @. IL SPRING
W. MANN, Sprlngmann Bros Nos 6l6, 6ls, go
Maryland avenue southwest, are prepared TO do all
kinds local express busness delivering to and nom
the railway depots aud steamboat whArves. Hand
ling furniture and heavy machinery our speciality
Orders solicited. We give our personal attention.
aud D northwest; Hayward ~ Hutchinson, Ninth,
near ID northwest; Manager w, u, Tel. Co; Manager
Nat Tel Cos Nat Rep Pub. Co.i a. Tourney.
N(SFS NOTICE no HORSE OWNERS AND
BSS FEED DEALERS
Pure clover cut anddeliyered, at,....e 1900 per ton
Mixed clover aud timothy, At..... .,.,,.-. 1850
fure timothy, ht.., ieVo
All hay guaranteed as represented
$40 aud 62l seventh street northwest
National Republican., 1883-05-05
Ny@ PosToFFrcE NOTICE


Foreign mails for the week ending May will
close at this office as follows:
ship Salicr, via southampton and Bremen
ueters for Great Britain and other European
countries must be directed 'per Saller W at 1880 p.
m. for scotland, per steamship Devonla via Glas'
gowi at 1890 y. m for Europe per steamship Britain
mic via Queenstown Netters for Scotland must be
directed per Britannc'Dt at p m. for the Wind
ward Islands, per steamship bermuda; at li3O y.
m, for Cuba and Porto Rico, per steamship Niagara,
via Havanai at = p, M, for Belgium direct, per
Tor Bermuda. per steamship Canima.
SUNDA N.-At 1880 p. IN, for Honduras and Living
ston, per Steamship Wanderer, VIA New Orleans.
Mails tor China ana Japan, per steamship CITY Of Rio
de JRuelro, via San Francisco, close here MAY 40
at 7p m. Mails for Australia New Zealand, Sand
wch and Fill Islands per steamship CITY OF New
York, via San Francisco, close here May 80 at 2
p. M.
sThe schedule OF closing Of Trans.Paciho mails is
arranged on the presumption OF their uninterrupted
overland transit % san Francisco, Mails from the
east arriving time at san Francisco on the day OF
sailing Of steamers are dispatched thence the same
day - - - --
Postmaster
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Suction Sulss.
BY Duncanson Brothers,
AUCTIoNEERs.


BY DuncanSOn Brothers,
AUCTIoNEERs.
PAwNBRoKER'S SALE OF GOLD AND SILVER
WATCHES, GOLD CHARMS, GOLD L0CKETS
AND CROSSES. DIAMOND AND PEARL
STUDS, DIAMOND PINS (soLTAIRES AND
CLUSTERS), GOLD BRACELETS, GOLD AND
PEARL SETS, GOLD AND DIAMOND SCARF
PINS, SOLID SILVER KNIVES, FORKS AND
SPOONS, HOLLOW WARE, REVOLVERS,
PAL INTINGS ON PORCELAIN, OPERA
GLASSES, &C., &c, AT AUCTION.
On TUESDAY. MORNING. MAY EIGHTH, at ~
o'clock will sell at the auction rooms Of Duncanson
Bros Ninth and ID Streets "A quantity OF Unredeemed
Pledges, beng partly enumerated above.
Parties interested will please take notice
PHILIP WALLACH, Broker,
14i7 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
United States Marshal's Sale.
BY virtue OF writ of ieri facas Issued out of the
Clerks ofice OF the supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia and 10 me directed, will sell at public
sale, for cash, at Thomas Dowlings auction store,
corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
street northwest, on SATURDAY, THE ETH
DAY OF MAY, 1888, at II o'clock In., all
the right title claim and interest of the defendant
In and to the following described property. to wit;
One piano, levied upon as The property OF the de-
ndant Paul j. Petz, to satisfy execution No. 0S7
at law, In favor of Hayward ~ Hutchinson.
CLAYTON MCMICHAEL,
United States Marshal
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.
National Republican., 1883-05-05
1921 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
fNs INSURE YOUR PROPERTY IN THE
~ BEST COMPANIES AND IN CASE OF
LOSS YOU ARE PROMPTLY PAID

RErAI,RINe,-TrunhsB Bags &c, promptly and
National Republican., 1883-05-05
The Metropolitan Church,

BASE BALL, National VS.. Defiance to-day
at 4:30.
National Republican., 1883-05-05

nSJys PAIN IN THE BACR-FoR LADIES'
KSS certain cure by health llf under tho dl-
rection of lady. ISL street, from 10 n to p
National Republican., 1883-05-05
MIR. Edward L. NIllls's OBJECTS.

BASE BALL, National vs.. Defiance to-dI
at 4:30.
National Republican., 1883-05-05

n~sd5>S CH ARIES CASE,
k-SS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
Room 10, NO. 3S FOur.hnd-a half Street Northwest
- Washington, ID. c.,
VIII practice In all courts of record In the District
Special attention to business In the Court OF Claims
National Bank suits, and TO preparation OF briefs
upon cases stated.
Refers, by express permission, 20 Hon. NJ. n.
Waite, Chief Justice Supreme Court u. S.; Hon. A.
Wyle. Associate Justice Supreme Court d. c.; Hon.
II. McCullocb, ex-Secretary Treasury U. s.. Hon,
John jay Knox, Comptroller Currency; Citizens
National Bank, Washington, ID. G., Dillon NSwAyne,
Attorneys and Counseors, l97 Broadway New YORK.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-04-05
SILK IN THE ARKANSAS VALLEY.

+. l.. Never, of Hutchinson, Kansas,
who secured one Of the prizes at the
late silk exhibition in Philadelphia,
writes as follows TO a local paper:
"There were thiriy-threc contest
ants for the premiums offered by
Mcssrs. Strawburg x Clothicr, of Phil
adclphia. for the best cocoons raised
in this country. +. J.. Meyer, of Hutch
inson, was one of the lucky exhibitors.
The cocoons entered by him were
raised by the Mennonite colony of this
county. For twenty-five years these
people were extensive silk-raisers for
the French market. and made il a very
profitable business Since they came
here they have surrounded their gar
dcns and farms with the Russian mtl.
berry, which not only makes the very
best kind Of hedge, IAN absolute bar
rier against animals) but one of the
most convenient forms for planting
and gathering the food of the silk
worms. Their food supply is mex
haustible, and they will become the
most extensive growers of silk in the
United States. The recognition their
products have received fully confirms
their Judgment AS to the best food for
silk-worms. They say the Russian
mulberry grows more luxuriantly here
than il does in Russia. 1t has with
stood the severe drouths of Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado, the extreme
cold of Canada, and is the most rapid
grower we have. The industry and
experience Of these people justify us
in saying that this interest can be
made a success in this country"