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National Republican., 1883-05-02
The PoIiceman's Fund.

May ask in the name of the heartbroken
wives and children of the recently "honora-
bly, discharged" policemen, who have starva-
tion staring them in the face, why the police
mems fund, or portion of it, could not be
divided among those who lost their places
after so many years hard service? What is
the reason the commissioners do not give
them $500 apiece and let them start life
again-nearly all of them are in actual want ?
The policeman's fund has reached $22, 1000
all of the discharged men have been con-
tributing to it for years. The law relative to
this fund says:
Whenever any member of the police force in the
actual discharge of his duty shall become actu-
ally disabled his necessary expenses during the
time OF such disability on the certificate OF COM
petent surgeon stating the manner, cause, and
conditions of the injury, and approved by the
board of police, may become charge upon the
polceman's fund But the board my discontinue
such allowance for any satisfactory reasons
Theirs is not policeman now on the force
who is not willing to see his discharged COM
rades paid decent sum out of this fund.
The commissioners say that the principal OF
the fund cannot be touched, and the annual
interest is not enough to go round. Is there
any law for this statement? Phil Thompson,
the blind policeman, has already been paid
800, and Fields and several others $50 apiece,
Why pay some and not all? JUSTICE.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
THE FRUIT GROWERS.
They Hold Decidedly Pleasant Meeting
Interesting Programme Rendered.

They HOld Doctdediy fleabnnt meettnB-
Interesting Programme Rendered.
The Potomac Fruit Growers association
held its regular monthly meeting last night
at the residence of II. b. Moulton, esq, 1924
Ninth street, and was one of tho most sue
cessful of the season. From seventy five to
one hundred members were present, and the
fine programme was very acceptably rendered
and enthusiastically received. The usual
routine business, including the election of
several new members and the appointment of
committees for the series of excursions
to be inaugurated, was soon disposed of, after
which Il. w. Gurley was introduced and gave
an interesting lecture on FOOD and its
Authorizations, particularly Prepared Fruits,
Jellies," &c.
A brief discussion followed, after which the
following programme was presented: Select
reading by Dr. Frank White; song by Miss
Lathim recitation by Miss Sadie Mcdonald; /;
song by Dr. Anders recitation by Mr.. Wes-
sells; piano solo by Miss Minnie Bolt recita-
tion by j. Writ Kali song by Miss Jessie
Pope recitation by Miss Clara Cunningham (;
reading Miss Sadie Mcdonald; song by Il. j..
Whipple; recitation by J. Writ Kali; recita-
tion by Miss Clara Cunningham.
Every exercise was most excellently rem
dered, giving an entertainment of rare excel
lence and enjoyment. The great flower dis
play was theme OF universal comment and
admiration. The next meeting will be held
at the art rooms of Mrs Morrell in the octa-
gon building, corner Eighteenth street and
New jersey aVenne.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
Diro.

,cHUBB.-Tue morning. May, 1, WILLIAM
JOHNSTON CHUBB, youngest son OF the late Charles
St JOHN Chubb and grandson onthe late Commodore
Warrington u. =. N.
Funeral from ST. Johns Church, Thursday, at 4:30
p. m. Friends of the family are respectfully invited
TO attend.
JOSEPH.-Tuesday morning, May 1, nt 4:15
o'clocS DR.: RICHARD JOSEPH dlshui sing clerk, de-
partment Of the Interior.
Funeral services will take place at the Church Of
the Epiphany Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Boston papers please copyl
MACKEY.-on April 80, 1888, Mt 140 p. M, Mrs. s.
PAMELA MAcKEY, widow OF the late Albert q.
Mackey, NJ. d.
Relatives and friends invited to attend funeral
services at her late xesldence 1923 Corcoran street
northwest, on Thursdhy, May 3, at 3p m. 80
REESE.-April 3O 1888, at 2Ao y. M, JOSEPH REESE,
aged 81 years.
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence, Az II
street southwest, Wednesdly, at 3 p. IN.
sAYERs.-on April 20 1883, at o'clock p. m at
his late residence, No, 62i ~ street southwest JAMES
SAVERS, aged 90 years, months, and days.
His funeral will take place from the Westminster
presbyt terlau church, Seventh street. between ID and
T. streets southwest, on Thursday, May 3, at 2:3O
O'Clock D. Friends and relatives of the family are
respectfully invited to attend. A1
National Republican., 1883-05-02
Incnrnntion Church Fair.

A fair was held last night at the residence of
Mrs. Porter, No. 1884 Eleventh street north
west for the benefit of the Incarnation church.
The spacious parlors were transformed into a
scene of beauty and interest through which
tho large crowd strolled, stopping now and
then 80 purchase some triile from the fair
hands of pretty maidens. The booths were
ranged along the walls, and were very hand
somely decorated, as were the walls, with
flags, notices. flowers, &c. From o'clock
until late hour constant stream of visitors
were coming and going.
There was no voting and the articles re-
naming over will be sold ut auction this even
ing, whom the fair closes. The ladies who
presided over the tables and their assistants
were: Fancy table, Miss Mabel Starkweather
and Miss MacGratty; confection table, Miss
Bessie French and Miss Ella Robertson; ice
cream, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. DIR. Baillache, and
Mrs. DIR. Harris; postoilice, Miss Townshend
and Miss Nettie Wood; gypsy tent, Miss
Marion Porter Jacobs will, Miss Amelia
Petit and Miss Nellie Bartle.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
THE ANrHRopoLoGIoAL SOCIETY.
Its Meeting Last Night-Intercsting Tn-
pcrs Read and Discussed.


pcrs Read and Discussed.
The sevontieth regular meeting of the An
thropological society of Washington was held
last evening at the army medical museum,
Col. Garrick Mallery, U. S. A., in the chair,
The following papers were read: The Sheti-
masha Indians of Louisiana, by Albert s.
Gatschet; and Mound distribution in the
United States, by Prof Cyrus Thomas.
Mr.. Gatschat spoke of the remnant of
tribe now living in southern Louisiana, num-
bcring in all less than hundred souls. For
merly this southern territory contained eight
linguistic stocks and more than forty dialects.
The speaker was sent last winter by the bu-
reau of ethnology to familiarize himself with
these and other remnants of tribes scattered
through tho southern states, and the paper
was the result of his researches among the
Shetimashas. The description of the lovely
scenery and of the customs of the tribe was
exceedingly interesting, and the linguistic
facts are of great value.
Prof Thomas, having passed his whole life
in the Mississippi valley, is well qualified to
speak upon the mound builders. He is now
the archaeologist of the bureau of ethnology,
under Maj, Powell, and has spent great deal
Of time in collating u map of mound distribu-
ton. Dr. Thomas divides the mounds into
different classes according to the tribes sup
posed to have erected them such as the efiigy
mounds, the Ohio mounds, the Mississippi
mounds, the lroquois mounds, &c. The
speaker then gave his opinions concerning
the course of migration i'll the case of each
group of mound builders, rs we'll as of the
rowing tribes. The discussion in this paper
was quite lively, and was only terminated by
the presidents gavil.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
The Late Mrs. Jensen.

The recent death of Mrs. Eleanor Ladder
Jensen, wife of Mr.. N. Jensen, of this city,
and daughter of the late DIR. John Hawkins,
of Charles county, Md, is deeply felt by the
members of Wesley chapel. Mrs, Jensen was
for many years identified with this church,
and in all the walks of life showed that Chris
tianity was with her an essential part of her
existence. She lived the doctrines she so
earnestly taught. Mrs. Jensen was born with
lovo for teaching, and entered that profess
sion at an early age, She gave it up for a
year after marriage, but resumed it again and
pursued it with enthusiasm until i'll health
compelled her to give it up finally. Mrs.
Jensen's success as a teacher was very great.
She leaves husband and two sons to mourn
an irreparable bereavement.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
FEDERAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

Second Annual Meoting-Good Showing
of the secrctary's Report-Ncw Officers
Elected.
The second annual meeting of the Federal
Building association No. 2 was held at their
hall, No. 615 Seventh street, opposite the pat
ent Office. The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. Jos. r. Edison, president. The secre-
tary, Mr.. John A. Prescott, submitted his
second annual report, which shows balance
on hand per last report Of $3,111.56; receipts
during the second year, 1923, 1925, and bal
ancc now due the treasury, $3717 Disbursed
ON 11s shares, advanced, $2O, 100; redemption
of 1862 shares, $5,005; interest on stock re-
deemed, $175.60; advanced payments returned,
$3.50, aud expense account balancing the re-
ceipts. The net assets are $27 ,436.01 original
number of shares, 2,047; shares now on roll
advanced on, 1853; not advanced ON, 91S;
total, 1,0s6; present value of stock, $25.26.
The following officers were elected to serve
the ensuing year: President, Jo'. r. Edison !;
vice president, Robert II. Fenwick; secretary
and treasurer, John A. Prescott; directors, c.
G. Duncanson, NJ. G. Barnard, Hamilton X.
Gray, Geo. S. King, Chas. T. Nutze, VIM. f.
Gardner, VIM. Hart, Chas. Harling, and Jas.
A. X. Moore,
National Republican., 1883-05-02
The stnr Route Trial,

Mr.. Bliss argument in the star route trial
yesterday turned upon the petitions con-
nected with the various routes, and Miner
was made the object of particularly bitter
attack. He showed that two routes had been
increased and expedited Mt great expense by
Brady, solely upon the recommendation of
Messrs. Dillon aud Billings railway presi
dents. Yet Brady had pretended that he was
fighting the railways in the interest of tho
star routes. Dorsey had procured railway
passes from those gentlemen for his agents,
and it was clearly case of "scratch my back
and I'll tickle your elbow"
Mr.. Bliss then took up the evidence relat-
ing to the routes and rapidly reviewed it,
passing over minor points with mere men
tion, and bringing out in strong relief what
he described as the more ilagrant ofienses,
OF an order for increase on the Tres Alamos-
Clifton route he said that it had remained
unrevolIed until the congressional investiga-
tion caused cleaning up in the dirty house
of the second assistant postmaster general.
The remainder of the days session was con-
sumed in careful review of the evidence
concerning the routes, and an elaboration of
points made by Mr.. Ker. When the court
adjourned Mr., Bliss had not concluded his
address.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
DRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU ENGRAVING AND PRINTING,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
BUREAU ENGRAVING AND PRINTING,
April ~ 1883
Sealed proposals will be received at this ofice until
IL o'clock m. WEDNESDAY, MAY q, 1888, for sup
piles for this Bureau during the six months from
July TO December 3d. lsoS of articles in the follow
Ing classes:
Dry colors, oils chemicals, typographical inks,
textiles paper binders materials dextrine, grocers
sundrles blank steel plates and rolls glue and twne,
hardware Iron aud brass castings gas and steam ht
tings lumber, horse feed Ice, and coal and wood.
Blank forms for proposals on articles Of any class,
with information as 10 qualities, quantities, and
ditons, Will be furnished application TO the
dersigned.
Proposals on each item will be considered sepa.
rately, and preference given to articles of dom sc
production or manufacture, conditions Of price and
quality being equal.
goods in the Bureau orders the accepted bidders
Will be made from time TO time, the actual need
may be deerm ned, and, as rule for not less than
the quantities specified on the schedules.
Those desiring blanks and Information must specify
on which class Of articles they qualified TO pro-
pose, as awards Will be made only To established
Proposals will also be received for the purchase
irom the Government OF the waste paper. stock
board cuttings, old blankets scrap twine, and such
other articles OF junk as may accumulate from time
TO time la this Bureau during the year from July
1883 70 June So 1884 and also Tor the purchase from
maceraton the United states notes securities &c,
authorized to be destroyed during the same period.
Full Information relative 10 these articles will be fur
nished on application TO the undersigned.
The right to waive defects and TO reject any or all
bids, is reserved
lnQfa m
National Republican., 1883-05-02
w. O. GRESHAM,
DRoPosALs FOR RATIoNs.

QuARTERMAsTER's OFFICE U. 8. NJ. c.
WASHINGTON, 5th April, 1882
Sealed proposals. IN duplicate, will be received ut
this office until II o'clock M. Of MONDAY, the 18th
day of May next for furnishing raons TO the United
States Marines at one or more of the following
lions from LIST July, 1883 to 30th June, 1884;
Portsmouth, N, H.; Charlestown, Mass: Brook
lyn, n "; League Island. near Philadelphia, Pa;
Washington, ID. g; GCsport, near Norfolk Va
Fla. 'r.
Specifications, with blank proposals, can be OBJ
tained upon application any Of the stations namei
or az the offices of the Quartermaster, Washington,
u. G., and Assistant Quarternaster 228 South Fourth
street. Philadelphia, Pa
Proposals should be indorsed Proposals for Ra-
tons," and addressed to the undersigned.
w. b. SLACK,
Major and Quattermaster u. s. Marine Corps,
Washington. r.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
The NYashlngton Monument.

Work on the Washington monument will
be resumed on Monday. There is a sufficient
supply of stone-marble and granite-now on
the ground cut and ready to he laid, to raise
the structure thirty feet. Hugh Sisson, of
Baltimore, the former contractor for furnish
ing the marble, sent his last load yesterday
The present contractors, the Lee company, of
Massachusetts, are to send the first shipment
from their quarries on the fourth Of this
month, and work will be push cd forth vigor-
ously this summer
National Republican., 1883-05-02

READS 3-Minute Headache and Neuralgia Cure
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Only % cents, or five for 81.
Only 25 cents or five for 81.
Only 25 cents, or five for 81.
Only 25 cents, or five for ST.
This is the wonder Of the nineteenth century.
This is the wonder of the nineteenth century.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
For Twenty Years

we have made clothing a study, and our
large and ever increasing tIale is evidence
that our efforts have not been in vain. Else
man Bros, the most prominent clothiers aud
tAilors, corner Seventh and Il,
National Republican., 1883-05-02
W. Q. GRESHAM,
Dnaf f11uufar (!anar
PROPOSALS FOR FILLING IN POTOMAC
III FLATS.

UNITED STATES ENaINEER OFFICE,
2l36 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WAsHiNGroN, d. O., May 1, 1Ss3
Sealed proposals in riplicate, will be received at
this office until II o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY,
MAY 49, 1883, and opened mmed edately thereafter 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 this
Office.
PETER Q. HAMS,
nj En
National Republican., 1883-05-02
LOCAL MENTION.
A MonderfnI placoverr.

Reads Three. Minute Headache and Neuralgia
Cure is the wonder Of the nineteenth century, as
no sick or nervous headache, neuralgia, or any
acute pain can resist 1t more than two minutes,
as can be proven by hundreds of Bnltimores best
citizens. It's an outward application, and only
stores W. II. Read, proprietor, Baltimore and
Light streets Baltimore, Md. Sent by mail on re-.
ceipt of 30 cents.
Also proprietor Of Reads Grand Duchess
Cologne-the finest cologne in the world
National Republican., 1883-05-02
Proposals.
DRoPosALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE, AND
il STRAW.
DEroE ouAnrnnMAsrER's orrIcr,


Sealed proposals. In trlplicate subject to the usual
conditions, will be received at this Office until u
o'clock noon SATURDAY, JUNE . 1883, at which
time and place they will be opened In the of
bidders, for furnishing and delivering during the year
commencing July l, 1888, and ending June 30 1884, as
follows
oak Wood, sawed and split and in the stick: Pine
Wood In the stick; Pine Wood (kindlng), sawed and
split Anthracite and Bituminous Coal; Oats, Corn,
Hay, and Straw, r such of said supplies may be
required at the Depot Of Washington y G. QnclndinE
Georgetown and Soldiers Home d. C.), Fort Mycr,
Va, and W Mashlngton Barracks u. G.
The Government reserves the right TO reject any or
oil proposals. preference VIII be given to articles
ofdomestic productiou conditions of price and quality
being equal, and such preference Will be given TO
articles of American production produced on the Pa
chc coast TO 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 rs TO the manner of bidding COM
dtions to be observed by bidders and terms Of con-
tract and payment Will be furnished application
to this office
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked;
Proposals for Fuel or Proposals ior Forage and
Straw and addressed TO the Undersigned.
IL. N. BATCHELDER,
Lieut.. Col and Deputy o. NJ, Gen'l. II. T. A.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
HENRY q. PEARSON.
nnuNnauaGaN
posrorprcr, NEW Yonx, April q, ls5s soS'ma''er

nS9J1 FRED'R SPRINGDIANN, @. H. SPRING.
49, Mann. springmann Bros, Nos. 6le, els, 699
kinds Of local express business delivering aud nom
the railway depots aud steamboat wharves Hand
ling furniture and heavy machinery our speciality
Orders solicited We give our personal attention,
5prlngmann Bros Reierencesi s. $. Sheod, 400 Ninth
and ID northwest; Hayward q Hutchinson, Ninth,
near ID northwest Manager w. u. Tel. Co., Manager
Nat Tel, Col Nat Rep. Pub, Col 4, Tourney.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
DRoPoSALS FOR POSTAL NOTES AND
il MONEY-ORDER DRAFTS.
PosToFF1cE DEPARTMENT,

PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
wAsHINsToN, d. c.. April ~ 1888.
Sealed proposals invited from steel.plate en-.
gravers and plate printers, md will be received at
this Department until 12 o'clock M, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 23d day of May lss3 for furnishing all the
" Postal Notes." the issue of which was authorized
by the act Of Congress approved March 8. 1888 and
all the Money-order Drafts which the Department
may require for use during period of four years
commencing on the 18th day of August, 1888.
Blank forms Of bids with full specifications and n
sample money-order draft, will be furnished on ap.
nlcation to the Superintendent of the Money.order
system. Postotiice Department. Washington. d. c.
w. @. GRESHAM,
National Republican., 1883-05-02
PETER Q. HAMS,
Major OF Engineers.
FOR STATIONERY.

CLERKS OFFICE,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, u, s.,
WAsHINGToN, ID. C., Aprh 20, 1881
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
~ o'clock nj. WEDNESDAY, MAY % 1888, for fur.
nshing Stationery for the OF the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Blank forms Of proposals. show ng the quantity and
quality OF each article and the bond be signed by
the bidder and sureies, will be furnished on Hppca-
tlon at the stationery Room Of this office.
Proposals should be ndorsed Proposals for Station
ery and addressed to the Clerk of the House OF Rep
resentatves OF the Unltei States.
EDWARD MCPHERSON,
Clerk of the House OF Representatives U. s.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
MarrieS.

BoND-BACoN.-on May Day, at the residence OF
the brides parents 1907 street northwest by Rev.
DR.. Shipper, MIR; CHARLES III. BOND, OF Massachu-
d. O. ;
National Republican., 1883-05-02
Lieut.. Col. and Deputy
WRAPPING PAPER, ,Tw1NE,
l. LETTER BALANCES AND Making AND
RATING STAMpR
PosToFFTCE DEPARTMENT,
WAqfIfNgTnSs N ~ Mavq IQa1

WAsHiNGToN, ID. C., May 3, 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until the SEVENTH day of JUNE, 1884 At IL
o'clock noon for furnishing Wrapping Paper Irvine,
Letter Balances, and Marking and Rating Stamps for
the use ofhe postoices In the United states for one
year from the first day of July, 1888.
BLANKS for proposals and circulars stating the kind
anu estimated quantities required and giving n in.
structions to manner of bidding and conditions TO
be observed by bidders Will be furnished on applca
tion 70 the Blank Agency, Postoflico Department,
Washington ID. O."
The Postmaster General reserves the right to reec.
any or all bids
W. Q. GRESHAM.
National Republican., 1883-05-02
II. A. BURRIIL,
Chief Bureau Engraving and Printing,
Washington ID. G.
PROPOSALS. FOR FRESH BEEF, MUTTON.
III AND CORNED BEEF,

OFFICE OF SEcRErARY AND rREAsURER
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS HOME,
WAsHINoToN, ID. O., April 30, 1888.
Sealed proposals In duplicate, subject TO the usual
oonditlons, VIII be received a. this office until Y
MAY, 1888, at which time and place they will be
opened In presence Of bidders, for furnishing and de-
lyering 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,
Information as to the manner of bidding, condi-
tons To be observed by bidders, terms of contract
and payment will be furnished on personal appllca-
tion at this office.
The secretary and treasurer reserves the right TO
reject any and n proposals. The successful bidder
will be required to enter into written contract with
and approved security In the sum OF ti 500 within
twenty days after being notified of the acceptance of
attached TO each proposal. Envelope containlng
proposals should be indorsed, Proposals for fresh
beef, mutton, and corned beef at United States Sol.
fhs dsrs hSMs District OF sS adSTssed 10
ap5o.iOt Secretary and Treasurer Soldiers Home
PRoPosAIs FOR FUEL
QUARrERMAsTERs oFFIcE U. s. NC,
WAsHINGTON, 9th April 1881
Sealed proposals. In duplicate, will be received nt
the United states Marines at one OF more OF the fol-
lowing stations, from LIST July. 1883, 10 Soth June,
Portsmouth, N. H.; Charlestown, Mass, Brook.
lyn, n. "; Philadelphia, Pa; League Island, Pal
Washington, ID. G. Annapolis, Midi Gosport, near
Specifications, with blank proposals. can be OBJ
at the offices OF the QuArterma aster Washington, u.
G., aud Assistant Quartermaster 20 South tourth
street. Philadepha, Pa. NJ,
Proposals should be indorsed Proposals Tor fuel'
anu "NN' ''''N " '''' W. b. SLACK,
Major and Quartermaster u. = Marine Corps,
Warrington, ID,
National Republican., 1883-05-02
Sutton Sales.
Thomas e. Waggaman,

REAL ESTATE AUCTIoNEER
TRUSTEES SALE OF LOT, IS BY l49 FEET 10
INCHES, IMPROVED BY TWO STORY AND
B!ASEMENT ! IT, BRICK DWELLING, NO. ll2S
BY virtue of a deed Of trust, bearing date Novem-
Der 1885, and duly recorded among the land records
and at the request of the party secured, WILL
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1888, at 8 o'clock y. M. offer
for sale at public auction, In front of the premises,
part of lot TO- In square ~ beginnlng at the south
west corner of said lot and running thence along the
west line of said lot % feet thence east li2 feet 10
inches the rear line of said lott thence south along
the line said lot 25 feet TO the south line OF said
lot thence along said south line l2 feet 10 inches
the place Of beginning, improved by two story and
basement brick dwelling.
Terms-one third cash, balance In equal INSTALL
chaser bearing interest from day of sale and secured
by deed of trust on the property, Will be taken.
deposit of $50 will be required at time of sale and all
conveyancing and recording will be at purchasers 3
cost. If terms of sale are not compiled with in
days from time of sale the property will be resod at
risk and cost OF defaultlng purchaser.
IRVING WILLIAMSON,
ROBERT V. HUGHES,
THOMAS r. wAGGAMAN, Auctioneer.
ap23m,wf&ds
National Republican., 1883-05-02

DoN'T suffer n moment with neuralgia or head :
ache when you can get Reads Three. Minut o
Headache and Neuralgia Cure for % cents.
National Republican., 1883-05-02

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzog No. 305 Ninth street, near Penn :
avivania