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National Republican., 1883-11-06
Another DOy Tag Story.

A tall man fell into line before the city
collectors Office yesterday and waited until
his turn. When he stood before the desk he
dived into one of his pockets and produced q
little terrier dog, saying that its name was
Garfield. lie then took little pug from
another pocket and said: can his names
Lincoln. Want tags for 'em both"
The clerk adjusted the tags, gave the man
n receipt, and said, Next"
Rhe man. however, did not move, and, when
he Caught the clork's eye again, said Funny
story bout 'em dogs"
"Yes,' said the clerk, getting impatient.
Yes" continued the man. "Ner see me
and the old oman
''Please move on, other people are waiting,
said the clerk.
Let 'em wait. But as 1 was sayin', me
an'"-
Fire him out" said man in the rear
Eyes, put him out" said another, and the
man was hustled out of the way.
He was telling the story "'bout them dogs
to the messenger when last seen, and it mus
have been very entertaining, for us he con
cluded he said, Saint it funny"
National Republican., 1883-11-06
TAPPED EIGHT TIMES.

Feeling deeply grateful for the benefit re-
ceived from the use of Hunts Remedy
feel proud to inform you of the good it has
done me; for the great suffering have passed
and am now saved by Hunts Remedy. / de-
sire to state my case to the public 30 that
other sufferers may obtain the benefit of it's
wonderful curative powers some time. l be-
gan to suffer excruciating pains in tho region
of my Kidneys; had the most intense agony;
was confined to my bed and totally unable
to change my position or move in any way.
was tapped eight times. l then heard of
Hunts Remedy. l bought bottle, and after
taking few spoonfuls the result was mag
ieal, and in few days my pain was gone and
my water passed freely, and / could eat
most anything; my swelling disappeared.
was new person altogether. The doctors
had given me up to die, said there was no
hope for me. had one hundred and fifty
six pounds of water taken out of me. Was
treated by seventeen different doctors, and
Hunts Remedy has cured me. feel proud
over your medicine. Those who suffer with
the dropsy hope will give it trial, and see
the good it will do. 1t works like charm. l
would advise those having difficulty with
their kidneys to give Hunts Remedy
trial. | am sure that it will give them in
stant relief and give them permanent cure
/ am willing to give all information in my
power in regard to this most valuable medi-
cine. Yours truly,
MRS. DAVID NORTH.
EooRsE, WAYNE COUNTY, MICH, May 30,
1892
National Republican., 1883-11-06

briefly upon short stays in Paris, Switzerland,
Germany, Belgium, Holland, and London
Eis remarks were received with closest at
tentiou, and indicated TINT he had been n
keen observer while many humorous incl
dents were greatly enjoyed. Mrs. NJ. Lock-
wood, the hostess, followed with graphic
review of trip 10 tho Pacific coast made
during the past season.
Among those present were Judge and Mrs.
Hayden, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs
G. NJ. c. Clarke Mrs Wiltshire Mr. and Mrs.
Tupper Mrs McGowan, Miss Britton, Mr.. j.
II. Smith, Prof. Burgess, Mrs. Lockwood, Miss
Rixford, Miss u. +. Hines, Mrs and the
Misses Moore. Mr.. Walcott. Miss Swift. Mrs
Mann, Miss Rice, Mrs. aud Miss Stevens, and
Mrs. N. M. Clarke.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
RalIrondlng Thirty-Ono Years.

have been troubled for considerable
time with kidney and bladder affection. /
had severe pains in the back and loius, con-
siderable brick dust deposit in my urine,
and general weakness of tho kidneys, a
complaint find very general with our rail-
road mon, as the jar and constant strain on
the body as well as the mind is very detri-
mental to those troubled with weakness of
the Kidneys About one year ago / was
stating my case to friend of mine who had
similar case once. He used Hunts Remedy
with wonderful success and recommended
mo to use IL. ! purchased bottle at one of
our druggists here in Rochester and used it
according to directions, and it has cured me,
and have had no occasion to use it since; and
can gladly recommend it to any in need
of kidney medicine of real merit.
JOSEPH HARRISON, Locomotive Engineer.
81 years with N. Y. Central & II. r. r.,
June 10, 1888. 3S Ambrose St., Rochester,
MY.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
DEAD MEMS SHOES.
How They Find Their Way Into the
Shops OF the Second Hand Dealers.

HOW Thcy ttnd Their way Into the
Shops OF the Second Hand Dealers.
dead mems shoes? Yes, sir, several of
these dealers make specially of them, and
si+Iarse numbers The speaker was the
proprietor of one of the innumerable second
hand stores which line ID street from Eighth
10 Tenth streets, and whose presence have
chrstened that thoroughfare tho Chatham
street of Washington"
How do you get them?" asked THE RE-
PUBLICAN reporter.
"Oh, that's easy enough" he replied, with
n strong German accent accompanied by an
odor of onions. 1--WE have agents. They 20
about town, and whenever they see Grape on
n door they put down the number and street
in their memorandum book. Then, after
waiting reasonable time, until the burial is
over, the agent calls again and makes an
offer for the dead mans shoes, which
is generally accepted. Sometimes the agents
buy clothing in the same manner, but boots
and shoes can always be bought. If they are
out of repair we mend them. | guess at
least 5000 pairs are sold on ID street alone
every week at an average price of 81 per
pair. Colored men are the best customers"
At this point the dealer in pedal coverings of
defunct citizens was called inside by the
minor clerk, who was trying to force the
sale of n large ulster on very thin man,
with the frequent remark that it fit him
like the paper on the wall"
National Republican., 1883-11-06

About o o'clock yesterday morning John
Jones, colored "rags-and- -old-iron" man,
was approached near Mcpherson square by
another colored man who offered to sell him
valuable lot of plumbers material. Jones
went in search of an officer, and, finding
Officer Easily, pointed the man out to him,
whom he Immediately seized but the vender
of apparently stolen property broke away
teenth street and through an alley in the
rear of st. Matthew's church TO Fourteenth
street, when he disappeared The officer
fired four shots at him as he ran. The sack
when opened at the fourth precinct station, ,was
found TO contain pieces of copper and lead.
The officers of the fourth nvA"i"Nt hOve been
National Republican., 1883-11-06
An Annlyersary Requiem Mass.

Requiem high mass was celebrated at the
Church of the Imaculate Conception yester-
day morning at o'clock for the repOse of the
soul of Rev. p, f. McCarty, late pastor of
that church. The occasion was the first an
niversary of his death. The altar and cata-
falque in front of the chancel were both
draped in mourning. Rev. Father Mackin,
of st. Joseph's church, Baltimore, officiated,
assisted by Father Ryan, the pastor, Father
O'Sullivan, of st. Peters, and Father Hurley,
of ST. Augustine's. The services were very
imDressiye
National Republican., 1883-11-06
NERVOUS debility, the curse of the Ameri-
can people, Immediately yields to the action
of Browns Iron Bitters.
A Martha Washington Tea Party.

The lecture room of the Nineteenth Street
Baptist church was crowded last night by the
members and friends of tho Industrial club,
the occasion being Martha Washington tea
party given by that organization for the ben
eft of the church. Nearly all who were pres
ent were in the costume of hundred years
ago, while many hunters huntresses, Indians,
fairies, goddesses of liberty, Quakers, and
Quakeresses, dudes, and other characters were
also represented. Tho success of the affair
was largely due to the efficient efforts of the
following committee of arrangements: Mrs.
II. Harris, chairman; Mrs. Burrell presidents
|. L. Pierson, vice president; Miss f. EARLY,
secretary, and Miss Stork, treasurer.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
The Old Orator.
LAWN TeIlnia.

The single match of lawn tennis, postponed
from Saturday, was played on one of the
courts at Kendall Green yesterday afternoon.
The entries for the first round were Messrs
Slocum and Berry the winner to play Webb
in the second match. Berry won by 6;3, 2:6
6:3. The same player also won the second
round by Gil, Gil. Total time occupied III.
Bonn. The winner received handsome sill
yer prize cup lined with gold.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
A Quick RernYerV.

1t gives us great pleasure to state that the
merchant who was reported being at the
point Of death from an attack of pneumonia
has entirely recovered by the use of DIR.
VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs. Nat
urally he feels grateful for tho benefits de-
rived from using this remedy for the lungs
and throat and in giving publicity to this
statement we are actuated by motives of pub
lie benefaction trusting that Others may bo
benefited in similar manner. On sale by
all druggists
National Republican., 1883-11-06
Nifh.

NEEDHAM.-Hoy; 9Th, at o'clock q. M, JULIA,
wife of George i, Needham.
Funeral to-day at o'clock p. m. from 1904 o street
N, W. InIerment ut SeabroOk, Md. Friends invited.
Buffalo, and Rochester. IN. " papers please
copy.l
DONOVAN.-On Sunday, November 4, 1883. at $3.50
y. m., CATHARINE the beloved wife of Daniel Dono.
van, in the S3d year of age.
Funeral Will take place from her late residence,
No. 1Ol / street northwest, on Wednesday, Novem.
ber Z, 1883, at ocock q. m, Requiem mpss for the
repose of her soul will be held at ~ Aloysius Church.
Reatiyes and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend. ~
BRoDIE.-on the 9Th instant, at his residence. sle
Twelfth street northwest, JOHN BRoDIE, In the 43d
yeor of his age.
Funeral at p. M, 7th instant. -
EDELIN.-On Move mber q, 1888, at o'clock p NJ,
PERCY, son OF Charles a. and Mary II. Edelin, aged
9months and days
Funeral win take place from residence of parents
No. 9l7 II street southeast, on Wednesday, Novem-
ber at o'clock. Friends and relatives ofthe family
are respectfully invited TO attend. ~
DONN,-On Nov. 4, 1888, at Z o'clock a. n., ROBERT
LINCOLN, son of Alphonso Il. and Charlotte Donn,
aged 10 years and months.
Funeral services will take place at the residence OF
his parents, No: 1900 sth ST. N.W on Tuesday at 0SC
o'clock n. Friends and relatives are respectfully
invited to attend. 80
National Republican., 1883-11-06

1t was reported last night in the vicinity
of Eighth and X streets northwest that a
middle aged white man had chased his wife
around the square with pistol in his hand.
If there was any fact in the matter it was
kept very quiet, as the police have heard
nothing beyond the mere rumor.
National Republican., 1883-11-06

on the lookout for gang of thieves who have
been and are still at work stealing the Innings
of bath tubs and other fixtures from un-
finished and unoccupied houses. The man
who unfortunately escaped yesterday morn
trnckcd down by tho nnliCo.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
TIE Famous Orator.
Thn TrnYoI CIuh.

At yesterday evenings meeting Of the
Travel club, the second of the present season,
at No. $40 Twelfth street northwest, Mr.. j.
t. Smith gave an interesting narrative of his
trip to Europe during last summer, touching
National Republican., 1883-11-06
The Orator.

The Administration acknowledge The Fa-
nous Orator philosophical companion in
moments Of distress, an impressive, logical
declaimer in the trying arguments of state.
His excellency and coadjutors know its mag
netio influence.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
RncIneaHer Recr

Try 1t, and If not the best bottled beer get your
money back. Delivered to any part OF the city,
by dozen or case, at 70 cents per dozen. Order by
mail or telephone
F. H. FINLEY 1908 Penna ave,
National Republican., 1883-11-06
Hard Times.

Men much exposed to the weather praise
Walling, esq, superintendent police, New
York city, and Samuel b. Given, esq, chef
of police, Philadelphia, Pa, indorse and rec
nIn1nnnh IL
National Republican., 1883-11-06

At the Union Bethel Historic and Literary
association this evening the paper for discus
sion will be presented by Mr.. j, ID. Baltimore,
tho engineer, entitled Elements of Success
National Republican., 1883-11-06
fAldcrlley

"Aldcrney Dairy Wagons.v
Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in Il lb."Ward" prints, at 40c. per To-
Also cottage cheese, &C. per ball. buttermilir, &c.
per quart, and sweet milk, &c. per quart.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
TIE TRorrING MEETING.
Successful Races AntIcipated-FnllL List o
Entries Made for the Different Events.

Successful Races AntIcipnted-Fnll List OF
Ehtr!es Made for the Different Events.
The fall meeting of the Washington Driving
club will be inaugurated tomorrow at Ivy
City TO continue two days. From present in
dications the attendance will be unusually
large, and will include turf men from Balti-
more, Philadelphia, and other cities. Much
interest is already manifested in the events of
the two days, and considerable betting will
result. The entries closed yesterday evening,
and as there are n number of changes from
what was anticipated, they are given in full,
as follows:
WEDNESDAY.
First raca--Purso Sl5O, for 25Ohnrses. mile heats,
three in five, in hnCness. j. b. Wiscman's gr. M.
Snaps gr. &. Blue Dick. 4. r. Luther's b. m.
Hampton Girl j.. Bursdorfs b. e. Louis b. George
Z. loppe'a b. 5. GardsR and WIN. Bass b. g.
Frank l..
Second racc-Purse 5000, for 2:3O PAGERS, mile
heats, three in five, in halnesg. g. II. Hess's b. g.
Charlie liill A. Bangwehs blk. IN. Topsy, Robert
HarpeTs g. e. Jnck Rapid, James Dungans ch G.
Gossip, c. u. Conins dun q. Diamond Joe, and j.
II. Philips M m. Little Splan.
THURSDAY
First rlce-Purse $500, for 2:35 horses mile heats
three In five, in harness, G. f. Willetps ch. m
Lndy Bell, L. o. SHnderson's ch. Z. Hastings, J. H.
Snaps gr. g. Blue Dick, George f. Hopes bk. e.
Edward ii, VIM Basss b. &. Allie Wilkes, and W.
II Denny's br. S. Coupon.
Second race-purse $3.50, for 225 horses, mile
heats, three in five, In harness. r. j. MorriSon's
CHI m. May, James b. IIeidegers b. &. Edwin A, j..
II Gheens gr, g. Douglas, George L. Hopes gr. s.
Ike Medium, Gus Wilson's gr. IN. Lady Lehr, ]. II.
MurrOw's b. &, St. Reno.
Tho first race will be called at 1:30 each
day. Special train leaves Baltimore and Ohio
depot at 1870.
National Republican., 1883-11-06

The Rosedale Pleasure club, of South Wash
ington, gave q very successful ball at Masonic
temple last night. The hall was prettily
decorated and the attendance quite large.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
n~. PosToFFICE NoTICk


Letters for Europe need nRt be specially directed
for dispatch by any particular steamer in order to
secure speedy delivery at destination as al Trans,
available. 80
close at this office as follows:
TUESDAY.-At 6 a. m. for Europe. per steamship
Alaska, via Queenstown; at ~ ~ m. for Nassau.
n r., Santiago, and cienfuegos, per steamship
wEDNEsDAY.-At7 7ao a. m. for Europe, per steam
ship Scythia. via Queenstown Uetters for Ger
steamship France, via Havre; at 10 q. m; for the
Rotterdam at II a. m. Tor Europe, per steamship
Main, via Southampton and Bremen
ship Celtic. via Queenstown Uetters for Germany,
&c. must be directed per CelticG a. 10 a; m, for
Hamburg at 1880 p. m, for Cuba Porto Rico, and
Mexico, per steamship City of Alexander. via
SATURDAY.-Atl 10 a. m. for Central America, the
South Pacific ports, and the West Coast OF Mexico,
per steamship ,lon, via Aspinwall at 10 a; m. for
Glasgow (letters must be directed per Ethiopia');
az 10 a. m; for Europe per steamship city Of
&c, must be directed "per City Of Chicago") at
la m. for Belgium direct, per steamship Rhyn-
steamship Rhein, Via southampton and Bremen;
at 1880 p. m. for cuba and Porto Rico, per steam
SUNDAY.-At 1880 p. M. for Honduras and Livings-
Ton, per steamship Lucy J.. Miller. va New
per steamship II. b. Ward jr., Via New Orleans
Mails tor China and Japan, per steamship City, OF
Va san a fer dl9sG heSe Nav zeeapd
Sandwich and Fiji Islands. per steamship City of
sydney (yia San Francisco close here Noyem'
EThe schedule of closing OF Trans-Pacihc mails is
arranged on the presumption Of their uninterrupted
east arriving on time al san Francisco on the day Of
sailing OF steamers are dispatched thence the same
HENRY G. PEARSON,
Postmaster.
National Republican., 1883-11-06

1t was rumored yesterday that George T.
Parker, $1,000 clerk in the fourth auditors
Office treasury department, had drawn a
half months pay and left the city. 1t was
learned that Parker is an extravagant young
man, and could not pay the debts he had
contracted. He was appointed from Penn
sYlYania.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
LOCAL MENTION.

DIR. E. P. Rowland has returned from his trip
to the northwest and his visit to the Lake Superior
and Devils lake region, and Is snow ready to attend
to patients at the office of the Rowland Dental
Association, No. oil Four-and a-half street north.
National Republican., 1883-11-06

n The highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing. Watches jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzog, No. 305 Ninth street. near Penn.
sylvania avenue,
National Republican., 1883-11-06

SECOND HAND CLOTHING of all descriptions
bought and the highest cash prices paid. Call or
address l.. Rice, 623 Seventh street southwest
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
A ThIef Arrested, But Eseapes.

Durnos Catarrh Snuff cures Catarrh and
all affections of the mucous membrane.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
Gnntational.

NTME. JOSEPHINE LOGAN. TEACHER OF
vi the Italian School of Vocal Music 1920 street
northwest. no6-12t
WTILLIAM wALDECKER,
w lqraduae Of the Lelpsic Conservatory of Musc),
TEACHER OF PIANO, ORGAN, AND HAIR
MONY
Residence, No. 1907 Thirteenth street northwest.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
MOTIFS LIVER PILLS

Are purely vegetable, act eilectually on the
Liver, cleanse the Stomach, aid Digestion,
cure Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache,
and all disorders of the stomach They arc
the best Stomach and Liver Pills made.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
omee hours $40 A. m. to 4so n m VIZ St S:o.a ":gi
nSsz5E. pERpErUAL BuILplNu AssOclAllON
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Subscription Books are open for stock in the sixth

SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
SHOWS II TO be the most successful and best managed
Assets show profit for the years OF '5j per cent
per annum.
shares or settlement OF advances
Total receipts have been S37DldI1.
Total profits have been e. i6l.21.
Present assets S5I,s0Il& Liabilities, including per
cent. per annum of interest due TO the members
So5IS2 o. leaving surplu, Of Sl0H59. bringing the
shares of stock
Sl,OO loaned for n total payment Of s14 monthly.
shares, s2gO. payment, 81 per month.
open.
Next meeting WEDNESDAY EVENING, Novem-
Der q at bl5 seventh street.
Get copy Of the second Annual Report from any
Of the following named, who Will also take subserp
tons for stock q. G. DUNCANSON, Presidents
LEWIS ABRAHAM, attorney at law, 1871 f street,
Vice President; y. NJ LAWroN, Treasurer; AN
DREW GLASS Belt Line Railway; WDt. II. GOODS,
City Postoilce; Or. f.. +. SCHAFIIIRr, Medical
Museum; w. p SEVILLE, Pen sion Bureau CHAS
BAUM, 4ld Seventh street. c. BANKES BROOKJES
apd FRANK g. SAXTON, War Department; A. N.
MEEKER, Bureau Engraving and Printing and
CHAS. w. SCHELL, Government Printing onice;
JOHN COOK, Secretary, 6lS Twelfth street.
nOl.thstu3t
National Republican., 1883-11-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

ALL the lection returns will be received
tonight at Drivers.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
OHARLES CALVERT LANCASTER.
ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR
OFFICE, 1873 F STREET

Practice In the Supreme Court OF the United States
in the Courts of the District of Columbia and the
Executive Departments Special attention TO Claims
National Republican., 1883-11-06

nlBo DIR. II. CANDEE, VITAPATHIO
W. Physician employ all the vnst health re-
vital medicine. Food, water, air, heat light, eec-
ricity, and vital Detism. treat all difficulties
sutaton free.
Office, OO6 L street northwest opposite Masonic
National Republican., 1883-11-06

Special attention given TO Claims Against the Gov.
ernmen and to Business in the Supreme Court OF the
United States also 10 Cases before the Federal and
Supreme Courts OF South Carolina
JNDw. ii. THOMAS,
IN Attorney at Law,
Room No. s. mont room, above main entrance War
ner Building. 9l6 street northwest.
National Republican., 1883-11-06
vI,HE BERLITz SCHOOL OF
LANGUAGES.

BALTIMoRE, 75 Franklin st..".;,. N Jolly,
WASHINGTON, $40 lith st. N. w. Principal
PROVIDENCE, 2S3 Westminster ST.
BOSTON, l5l fremont ST.
New Terms begin now Hest of native teachers
only: most thorough and eticacious method: special
advantages for learning conversation; CLASS AND
PRIVATE LESSONS IN SCHOOL OR All STU
DENTS RESIDENCES. Superior TEACHERS
FURNISHED TO OTHER SCHOOLS and TO fam
lies for certain hours for permanent positions.
Office Hours: 10 and 10 y. m.
National Republican., 1883-11-06

General Term-Cnier Justice Cartier, Justices Hdg.
Rer and Jdmes-Nos H. 49, %, %, 81 49, 80, and 81.
Equity Court-.Ildoo JdmeS.-no assignment.
Circuit Cout-Judoe Cor.-Nos. Ss, 81, 81, 100, 10l,
102, l03, l04, 05, 8, 32, and H.
Criminal Court-Judge Wylie.-The Bigelow
cases.
National Republican., 1883-11-06

NOTICE OF SALE
AN DEPARTMENT OF METRopOL1TAN POLICE
"a. q s.-,,.,,. -. WAsHINoToN. ID. g, oct. 80 lss9
IN SATURDAY, THE i0rm OF NOVEMBER,
Ine household effects of Mary XIX, insane will be
buu NJ auction at the ware rooms OF Walter u. Will
hus. NICuARD SYLVESTER,
nod-dt prOnertv Clerk. Met Police.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14
items of Interest.

Jacob While died in Monroe
county last week in the 89th year
~of his age, He Was a soldier Of
the war OF 1912, ana the oldest
citizen OF the county. His wife
survives him at the remarkable
age of 95 years.
Mr.. John ". Garrett predicts
that Hon. Henry G. Davis coal
property will ultimately make
him a richer man than either
Vanderbilt or Gould.
The New York EUenint Post
says: "In truth, there is to-day a
mare cordial feeling in the North
.0Ward the Southern people, aud
> heartieer sympathy with the ef-
forts of the latter TO develop their
prosperity and well being, than
their has been at any time during
the last forty or fifty years
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14
Insurance That is Sure"
j. III. BRISTOR,
Fire Insurance Agent
Represents the following Old Reliable
Companies, with combined Capital
and surplus of over $50, 900, 600
NOTICE.

- Z
YNHE UNDERSIGNED, 10 pursuance of
Il the request made of him in writing,
by stakeholder holding ten 10y per
centum Of the whole capital stock of the
Telephone Exchange Company, hereby, in
pursuance of power vested in him by
the Bylaws of the said company, calls a
general meeting of the stockholders of the
said company to be held at the office of
the President of the Company, Room 81,
Chamber of Commerce, in the city of Bal
timore, Nd, on the l2Ta DAY OF JULY,
1888, at p o'clock noon, to consider the
propriety of selling out all the properties
of the sad company, and other matters
that may come before said meeting
A. B. PROAL,
ju30. Secretary.