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Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-01-20
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The twelfth year Of this mAga4ine.aAe nrst
under the new name, and the most successful in
its history, closed with tile October number.
The circulation has shown large gam over
that Of the precet ding season, and The Century
begins its thirteenth year with ~ edition 0f
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-01-20
lSSS
1883.
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE.
AN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY--16 PAGES.

SGl1ED 10 BOYS AND GIRLS OF FROM SIX
TO SIX TEEN YEARS OF AGE.
Vol. ". Commences November 7, 1882.
| The Young People hss been IRON the first sue
cessiul beyond antlcipntiOn-[N. Y. Evening
Post.
1t has distinct purpose, to which it steadily
adheres-that, namely of supplanting the Vicious
papers for the young with paper more attrac-
tive. Us we'll more wholesome.-[Boston
journal.
For neatness. elegance of engraving, and con-
tents generally, 1t is unsurpassed by any publi-
cation of the kind yet brought to our notice.
Pittsburgh Gazette.
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5or N. Fremont ST., Baltimore
During the war 1 was in
jured in the stomach by apiece
of shell, and have suffered
from itever since. About four
yearsagoit it brought on paraly-
Sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doctors
in the city said I could not
live. Isufered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. I tried
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles 1 am
able to get up and 60 around
and am rapidly improving.
G. DECKER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1883-01-20
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National Republican., 1883-08-14
All from Annapolis.
Specidl Dispatch.


ANNAPOLIS, Aug 13-Information re-
ceived here to-day states that the practice
ship Constellation arrived off Cape Henry
last night. All are reported well on board
The Constellation, which is in command of
Comdr. N II. Farquhar will arrive at the
naval academy next week; also the Dale.
Both are out on the annual cruise of the
cadets.
The colored people of Washington, Balti-
more, and Annapolis have made arran gements
to celebrate the emancipation proclamation
at Annapolis junction on the twenty fourth
of September Societies from the three cities
are to take part. Prof. X. II, Greener, of
Washington, has been selected as the orator,
and Rev. James A, Handy, ID. d., is the ma
ter of ceremonies. ReVs. +. j. Peck, l.. j.
Coppin, and other ministers will assist in the
exercises. 1t is expected that at least 10000
people will be present and participate in the
ceremonies.
Gov. Hamilton's "bombshell" fell with un-
expected fury on his political enemies in his
party to-day. The governor, it is said, has a
very faint chance Of being nominated this
fall
National Republican., 1883-08-14

by Whytcs friends, and hence when the news
of the grand jury's action was made public
to-day it came like crash of thunder in
clear sky. of the persons indicted, Mayor
Nhytc has filed the position Of governor,
senator, and mayor. Morrison is at present
warden of the Jail, and president Of the
Brush Electric Light company; Register,
who is at present in California with
the Knights Templar is member of the
large iron foundry firm of Joshua REGISTER
u Sons; Gen. Campbell, at present at Ocean
City, is u clerk in the criminal court; Sling
luH is leading merchant, and Smith we'll
known politician and at present commissioner
of streets.
The prcsentments are as follows One in
dictment each against Hon. William Pinkney
Whyte, mayor and ex-oiiicio president Of the
fire board Thomas w. Campbell, Charles b.
Slingluf, Samuel Hannah, and Bart f. Smith
malfeasance in office while acting as board of
fire commissioners, for knowingly permitting
the sale TO the city of material, &c, in viola
tion of article /, section i3, of the Baltimore
city CODE title Ordinances" subtitle "City
Officers" and at prices so far in advance of
the fair market value as to constitute fraud
on the city.
Presentation in one case against Samuel
w. Regestcr for violating article ], section 13,
Baltimore city code, prohibiting city officers
from selling to city. Also, a second present
mcnt for malfcasance in office by selling ma
terial to city without permitting competi-
tiou, and at prices so far in advance of fair
market value to constitute fraud against the
city. Same, two presentments against j.
Frank Morrison. Judge Stewart directed the
clerk to require the parties presented to give
$1,000 bail for their appearance to answer.
The grand jury also returned to the court a
copy of the correspondence between them
and States Attorney Kerr in reference to the
law of the case, in which Mr.. Kerr fully ex-
planned the law.
The indicted parties will be allowed until
Saturday TO furnish bail.
From the time the news of the finding OF
the indictment until late in the afternoon
there was decided sensation around the city
hall, and much gossip and speculation was
indulged in. The mayor heard il few min
utes after the grand jury came in. For an
hour he was closeted with friends and then
went to the Office of the clerk of the criminal
court, where he offered to give BAIL as Mes. S
Morrison and Smith had offered to do a short
time previously. lie was told that it was not
necessary, as it would have to be renewed on
Wednesday; so he was allowed to 60 on his
rccognizance until that time.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
The Iron and Steel workers.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. l3,-The convention
Of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers resumed its deliberations this
morning The reports Of the committees were
not yet ready for discussion, and the conven-
tion adiou rned again until 0 o'clock to.mor-
row morning. This afternoon will be uccu-
pied entirely by the work of the various COM
mittees. A resolution was passed this morn
ing authorizing the treasurer to draw sum
of Money in support of the striking
telegrapheTs.
All Of the committees except those on au-
diting grievances and constitutions and gem
eral laws, have completed their reports, and it
is expected that when tho convention assem-
bles tomorrow all the committees will be
heard in the order in which they were APP
pointed, and the convention will then proceed
to consider their reports. The committee on
constitution and general laws is considering
the question whether subordinate lodges shall
be required to keep and bank their own pro-
tective fund, or send it to the general office to
be drawn on when needed.
President Jarrett is of the opinion that the
convention will adjourn Wednesday or
Thursday. His successor will be elected ON
the last day. Legislator William Weike, of
National Republican., 1883-08-14
Going for the Suides,

The officers of the fourth precinct have de-
termined to raid the guides who steer
strangers through the upper department
buildings and grounds, and to that end notice
has been served upon them by Lieut. Arnold,
who declares that unless they procure author
lied badges at once they shall be arrested.
One of the guides, named James j. Boyd, has
acted in that capacity for over five years, and
claims to have resided in this city for thirty
years; also that he has permission from the
heads of the departments to guide strangers
through them. He was arrested some time
ago and tried before the police court on The
charge of being an unauthorized guide but
tho case was dismissed by Judge Smell, who
said that Boyd's OCCUPATION was legitimate.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
PTRSDNAl.

Mrs. Afford Rlves and Miss Ella Rives, Yirgini a
are at the Riggs. vN
L. C. waehner, New York, and Robert Garrett,
Baltimore, are at Wormley's.
E. Duprey de LONE, Spain, and H. I. Munson,
New York, uIe at Wormleys.
A. Baldwell. Pittsburg, and Col G. P. Bissell
Connecticut, are ut Wormleys.
Miss Audubon, New York, and r. w. Townsend
and Wife, New York, are at the Riggs.
E. ]. Shumate, Maryland s. S. Moore, Virginia,
and the st. Louis Base Ball club are at the Ma
uonal
Hon. Joseph f. Mcdonald and wife, Indanap.
oils, and Miss Mary Mclean, Cincinnati, are at the
National.
Mr.. John H. Harbin, of East Washington, has
star ed on trip TO New York, Philadelphia and
Cape May.
E. C. Kennedy, New Jersey; Col. A. W. Jones,
Virginia, and Constantine Schmidt, New York,
are ut the Arlington.
Rey. S. NJ. Hartsock and wlfe have gone to AS.
bury Park, y. J. They are the guests of Hon.
Christopher Bailey, Of Philadelphia
Samuel Hallock Beyrous, Syria; G. A. Cunning.
ham, Richmond, Va; H. ID. Zegler, Philadelphia;
and L. W. Judge New Haven, Conn, are at the
81. James,
Miss Estce Nichols, of Capitol hill, who is
spending some weeks with Miss Lou Birdsall, of
Toms river n. j.. will, before returning home
visit Mohawk, N. Y.
George G. Gorham returned to the city on Satur
as the guest of ex-senator Conkling some throa
weeks ago. He is greatly improved in health
Dr. Burnett has returned from visit to his
family, who are summerlng at Lynn, Mass, Mrs.
exc ssive nervous prosration, but the doctor re-
ports her as better,
Mr. Giles Shine and wife, nee Lavinia Shannon
who will conclude II very successful engagement
withl Nine. Janauscheck's company, have been
re-engaged for lhe next season, ana will open al
Detroit, Mich, Oct. Q.
Mr.. L. f. Andrews, the artist, who went Ia
Europe in June, expects to return to Washington
about the middle of September, when he will re
sumo his labors in the CorcOran building. He Il
now making some very successful sketches al
Stratfotd-on- Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare
city.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
RACING DAYS.
Fairly Good Sport Yesterday Mt Saratoga
and Brighton Beach.

and Brighton Beach.
BRIGHTON BEACH, Aug. 13.-There was a
large attendance at the track to-day. The
weather was cloudy and warm the track fast
and dusty, and the betting lively.
First race, purse $3.50, one mile. Wyan-
dotte was first, Mark second, and Emma Z
third. Time, 1:44. French pools paid $li,55.
Second race, purse $3.50, selling allowances,
three-quarters of q mile. Knight Templar
was first, Early Bird second, and Retort third.
Time, 1:174. French pools paid $3.50.
Third race, purse $780, selling allow
nnces, three-quarters of mile. Charley
Epps was first. Bradford second, and Nimble-
foot third. Time, 1:17t. French pools paid
$12.40.
Fourth race, purse $780, one mile. Brigand
Belle was first Miss Archibald second, and
Jim MEG. third. Time, 1;454. French pools
paid $16.20
Fifth race, purse $3.50, one mile. Orange
Blossom was first Joe Mitchell second, and
La Gloria third Time, 1:443. French pools
paid $17.25.
Sixth race, purse $3.50. selling allowances,
seven furlongs. Charley Gorham was first,
Monk second, and Flanders third. Time, 1:31.
French pools paid S116.s5.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 13.-First race,
one mile and seventy yards, Violation first
Brocade second, and Referee third. Time
1:49.
Second race, three-quarters of mile heats
the first heat was won by Jim Nelson, Carson
second, and Little Emily third. Time, 1:16l
The second heat was won by Carson, Eva
sive second, and Jim Nelson third. Time
1:174 The third heat and race was won by
Jim Nelson, Carson second. Time, 1:l6f.
The third race, one mile and quarter, was
won by Walenze, Cleaner second, and Nettle
third. Time 2:11l.
The fourth race, one mile and furlong,
was won by Dan X, Helen Wallace second,
Baby third. Time, 1:5l4.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

speclal attention given to Claims Against the Gov.
ernmeut and to Business in the supreme Court OF the
United States also to Cases before the Federal and
Supreme Courts OF south Caroliua
National Republican., 1883-08-14

NERVOUSNESS, debility, and exhausted VIZ
tality cured by using Browns Iron Bitters.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
Local Items.

Mrs. Julia A. Roberts was knocked down
and run over yesterday afternoon about
o'clock by a runaway team, Luckily she
was not hurt much, but was badly frightened
In the confusion of the moment she lost all
the money she had with her, twenty and
five dollar bill. 1t is hoped that the finder
will restore these articles to the owner.
Oscar Clark, the little son of Mr., Clark,
residing ut the corner of East Capitol and
Sixth streets, ran pair of scissors into his
eye yesterday, and it is expected he will lose
the sight of that eye.
4 small boy named Charles r. Whitley was
injured about the head last night on Della
ware avenue near B street northeast by being
knocked down by horse attached to a buggy.
Geiser, the man who was locked up in the
station house for being insane but who was
declared sane by physicians, was seen running
around town in an excited state last night.
Miss Anne Platt will lecture this afternoon
Mt o'clock at the Academy of Fine Arts on
"Engish Literature and History" The
lecture is free. Everybody is invited.
A twclve-inch water main is being laid on
G. between First and North Capitol streets.
When completed an additional connection
will be made with the government printing
office.
The steamer Corcoran will leave her wharf
at the foot of Seventh street to-day at 3 p. IN.
to witness the boat races.
The rifle team of the Washington Light
Infantry will postpone their practice shooting
at the arsenal grounds to-day, but will shoot
tomorrow instead.
The Feast of the Assumption, which is a
great Catholic holiday, will be celebrated at
ST. Peters church tomorrow The services
will be held at the same hours of the Sunday
services.
Mr. Harry West, city editor OF the Post,
had very interesting paper, entitled Some
Outdoor Notes" in the last number of ON
Continent.
A colored furniture mover named jacob
Pnkers, while moving furniture from the
residence of Mrs Bell Pennsylvania avenue,
near Seventh street southeast stole q gold
neck chain, valued at about $50. He was ar
restea by Sergt. Burgess and the chain re-
covered
The position Of assistant attorney general,
made vacant by the recent death of Judge
Robinson, has been rendered to Mr.. Frank
IL. Howe, the son of the late postmaster gem
eral. The office of assistant to this officer has
been offered to Mr.. George l.. Douglass.
A fire is reported to be destroying the
growth Of trees and shrubbery on Blue Ridge
mountain.
The first rain which fell at Leesburg, Va,
for period Of two months, fell yesterday
morning, to the great delight Of the farmers
o""be neiDhboThood.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
Fatally Injured by n Fall.

Joseph Riley, u white man, was found lying
near the fountain at the foot of the capital
last night bleeding profusely from Il wound in
the wrist. He was taken to the seventh pre-
cnct station where Dr. Merriman was called
in and pronounced the wound fatal. Riley
said that he fell. He was taken to the aims
house hospital in the police ambulance.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

Pittsburg seems to have tho largest folowin g
among the doogttcs for tho position, and il
is generally conceded that he will be cho5cn
on the second ballot On tho first ballot the
vote will be very much divided, as nearly
every delegation will honor one of their num-
ber with n complimentary vote.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

A new base ball nine has boon orgapizod in
East Washington called the Emmets. They
are now ready for challenges
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06

any one neglectful of personal attractions, we
expect no exalted ideas, no marks of cult
waited mind. How much does traveller. &C.
customed to bountifully furnished toilette ta-
BILE, miss these adjuncts to stylish appearance
when on journey. To obviate this, Joseph
Burnett & Co., Boston, have invented beau
tiful little article, known as "BURNETT's MIN
IATuRE TOILET" and by its aid travellers Of
either sex can indulge in luxurious adornment
wherever they may be. Prettily made and
delicately fitted with the leading articles Of
Joseph Burnett's unegualed preparations in
miniature size, 1t occupies no more room than
a small despatch case, and yet is furnished
with Burnett's Cologne, Florimal for the
handkerchief, Cocaine for the hair, Kallistof
for the skin, and Oriental Tooth Wash, and
beautiful brochure of advice for the toilette,
and other matter which has already become
very popular, and is used by the principal ar
lists of the drama and opera. We will only
add that this petite and recherche Toilet Com
panion is admirably adapted for the holidays
Examine it at any fashionable drug store, and
it will be found as neat and as suitable a
present both for home or travelling use as
anything that can be purchased at such
small cost. Druggists should order it early.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06

The Cincinnati Post of November 10Th, says
that cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati
syoarltes have purchased lots and will erect
summer cottages on Cushing's Island, off
Portland, Maine. Governor Foster is the
president of the Gushing Island Company. 1t
is awfnlly select" The Ohio State Journal
also says:
Frank Gushing of New York is at the Neil
House Mr.. Gushing is the secretary of the
Gushing Island Company, Of which Governor
Foster is the president. The island is off the
city OF Portlaud, Maine, and is noted as the
NOSE beautiful island on that coast, with
charming groves, bathing beaches. etc. and
cliffs facing the sea front 200 feet high. The
island is owned by the company, composed of
prominent and wealthy families east and west.
who will in the spring put up pretty cottages
upon their lots.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06
SUBURBAN NEWS,
Saccarappa.


Tuesday afternoon, about half-past five, the
burning ont of chimney in the residence OF
Capt. Barker, on Main street, caused an alarm
OF fire to be sounded, that brought out large
crowd of people. No damage to the building
resulted from the fire.
The Union Hall skating rink on Tuesday
evening was completely filed with skaters
and spectators. The principal attraction was
the fancy skating of Mr.. Lightford. The ad-
mirable ease with which he executed the most
difficult motions won the heartiest applause of
all observers. The double skating of Mr.. L.
and Miss Merriweather of Portland was very
gracefully and excellently done.
Westbrook Lodge, K. of P, will present the
drama of Damon and Pythias at some time
during the coming winter
new hydrant has been placed on Main
street, in front of the Universalist church.
There is talk of forming a fire company, and
it is greatly to be hoped that the purchase of an
efficient engine will be the next thing in or
der
Falmouth.
The people of the First Parish are pleased
to learn that VIM. E. Gould, Esq. of Portland
is to occupy their pulpit on Sunday, Dec. 8.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06
Brief Jottings.


1t was cloudy at sunrise Yesterday. wind
northwest, mercury 2S0; at noon cloudy, mer-
curry 300, wind northwest; at sunset cloudy,
mercury 800, wind unchanged
Capt. Joseph B. A die will sail from New
York Friday, by steamer, for a trip to Cuba
Frank Moody, formerly with Mr.. Schlotter-
beck, the druggist, is going to Florida next
week.
1t is stated that Ricker's tannery on Green
street has been sold to Boston parties, who will
continue to run it.
Capt. VIM Flowers of Bangor is a candidate
for the position of United States inspector of
hulls, made vacant by the death of Capt. 10.
seph w. Dyer.
Gen Neal Dow returned home Tuesday af-
ter five weeks trip to the western country
where he has done much speaking on temper
ance matters.
Officers Pride and Morse, last evening, ar
rested young man named Haines, an accom-
plice of Ney, the fellow who stole the rubber,
as previously reported.
male child, but a few weeks old, was left
on the steps of the house No. "A State street.
about 3 oclock yesterday morning 1t was
cared for by the police.
II expected that the installation of Rev.
Leavitt Fl. Hallock as pastor of Williston
Church will take place Thursday evening,
December 18th. Rev. VIM. M. Taylor, D. D.,
OF New York, will preach the sermon.
AS previously announced in the PRESS civil
service examinations of applicants for positions
in the Portland custom house will be held tc-
morrow and Saturday.
Don't forget the sale of useful and fancy
goods for Christmas at the vestry of Wiliiston
Church this afternoon and evening. Hot sup
per at p. m.
Inere are many dangerous places on our icy
sidewalks which the street commissioner
SHOULD attend to. One Is at the corner of Oak
and Free streets where big tree fills half the
sidewalk in front of the Brown house. The
sidewalk slopes steeply, and it is difficult to
pass the tree without falling. Where is the
sand cart?
But little more than SIS are now needed
IN addition to what was subscribed at South
Berwick, to complete the sum necessary for
the establishment of the Baptist free bed in
the Maine General Hospital. Money may be
sent to Rev. J. McWhinnie, or to the editor of
lions Advocate.
rev. DE-. Hill will read paper on the lives
OF Nero and Paul, at the meeting of the Con-
gregational Club next Monday evening. Mr..
frank Nd. Howe of Boston will speak on arch
itecture, with illusions to recent archaeological
discoveries at Asses, in Greece.
This evening at the entertainment at the
Chestnut Street Church there will be singing
by auartette composed of the following fav-
orites: "Messrs. John Shaw, Frank Bowdoin
and VIM. Colby, and Mrs. Alice Carrie Seaver.
There will be readings by Miss Sarah e.
Laughtun elocutionist
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06

The regular monthly meeting of this orde,
was held last evening at the Falmouth Hotel
with twenty-five members in attendance. the
largest number ever present at a meeting
Col. Chas. B. Merrill, Junior V. Commander
presided. Lit. Edward Rand, recorder, Rev
ID. 5. Burrage. chaplain. Among those pre-
sent were the following: Gen Conner, GEN
Chamberlain, Gov. Robe, Surgeon DR.
Brickett, Gen. Beal, Mai. Lapham, Gen.
Heath, Capt. Thos. J. Little, Maj. Burrage
Maj. Richards, Gen. J. M. Brown, Maj. S. c.
Belcher, Paymaster Anderson, Adit. c. w
Roberts, Col. Nilliken, Lit. j. o. Smith, Mai
Phipps, Q. s. A.. Surgeon s. G. Gordon, Mai
s. W. Thaxter, Gen. G. P. Mattocks. Six
were qualified as members.
After the transaction of the business of the
meeting, banquet was partaken of and q
very enjoyable time had,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06
All Hone Abandoue5-

The owners of the barkentine Fanny n.
Loring have given up all hope of her safety,
and think she must have gone down in the
gale OF Nov. 9th and 10th, with her common
der, Capt. Alonzo Soule, and crew of nine
men. She was valued at $4,000 and owned
by j. s. Winslow & Co., Capt Soule and
Others, and was not insured for more than
one-third her value. The vessel was built in
Yarmouth in 1872 and was 46O.21 tonnage.
Capt. soule was very popular shipmaster
and his loss will be greatly regretted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-06
A Busy EstnblIshmen1.

The Franklin street packing shop of Burn
ham q Morrill, presents lively appearance in
these days. The average daily pack of mutton
is 800 careasses, gathered in all parts of the
State. They are also canning immense quanti-
tiessof poultry which arrives frozen from the
West in excellent condition. Between Tues
day morning of last week and Monday night
of the present week forty tons of poultry were
canned at this establishment.