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National Republican., 1883-08-14
NO MORE CHEAP LABOR.
The Chinese Laundrymcn Strike for More
Wages and Win.


The people who have been patronizing the
Chinese laundries found their bills increased
when they called for their goods yesterday.
reporter who has been patron'zing a
laundry on the avenue found his bill enlarged
so per cent. "Six bittee," said the chief
laundryman, after long mental calculation.
" But you only charged me fifty cents for
the same number of pieces last week." re-
turned the reporter.
Me know but me no can do it any more
Me havee to pay more wages to washee mon
and ironee man now. They strike, and me
no gettee men workee cheap now"
After some hagglinC, during which John
was obdurate, the reporter paid the requested
I" six bittee" and learned the following about
the strike:
A short time after the emigration act went
into effect the Chinese employees organized
aud struck for higher wages Ironers who
had been receiving SO per week wanted $6,
and the washers, whose salary was formerly
$3.50 per week. wanted $3.50. The organiza-
tion was secret and thorough, and week ago
the strike occurred. The bosses were at first
disposed to mot ante" as John put it, but
after two hours of hard struggling and much
talking the strikers won the day.
The night of the strike was a
notable one. Nobody worked, and
everybody "got fullee" When the bosses
had given in and wound up their knowledge
of English profanity they decided that cheap
rates must go, and their patrons must put up
the difference.
The reporter left the pagan, who turned in
to cuss q subordinate, and visited the other
aundries of the city, of which there are n
dozen or more. He learned that the strike
had been successful all along the line. 1t was
learned incidentally that one Chinaman had
employed two Irish women to assist him
while The strike was going on.
John" said a reporter, "your strike has
been more successful than that Of the teleg-
raphers."
'Ylas," replied the heather, as he pressed
hot iron over q collar, "heap muchee."
National Republican., 1883-08-14
A Young Mans Case.

Mr.. S. S. Hogden, jr., of No. 147 Park
street. Lewiston, Me-, relates the following
personal narrative, May ID, 1885, "About
fifteen months since had severe attack of
typhoid fever, was very lame, and confined
to my bed for eleven weeks, and when the
fever left me was in a very debilitated con-
dition. My back and loins seemed to have
no strength, and had no vitality OF appe.
tite. tried various kinds of medicine rec
commended by my friends, but found they did
not improve my condition. l was induced to
try Hunts Remedy, which has been used
with such great success here in Lewiston that
it has a very enviable reputation of being q
most reliable medicine. 1 purchased one
bottle, and can date my improved health
from the time commenced using, and my
progress continued very rapidly; gained in
strength, and experienced less pain in my
back, my appetite increased, and after using
three (3) BOTTLES my pains were all gone, and
my health entirely restored, and can most
heartily recommend Hunts Remedy to any
who may need true remedy for debility,
kidney, or urinary troubles"
National Republican., 1883-08-14
THE vooDoo DOCTOR.
Six More Cases Made Against James Carroll,
alias DIR. Brooks.


alias DIR. Brooks.
Detective Raft has made six cases against the
voodoo doctor, James Carroll, alias DR.. Brooks,
who has been 5wniling the coored people OF
this city for some time past. The persons
swindleh were 10th at first to tell how nicely
they hal been taken in but they finally re-
cited in very amusing way the story of their
losses. One girl testified that DIR. Brooks
came to her and told her that
rival was attempting to poison
her lovers mind against her. but that
he could coniure her power away. He
said to do this it was necessary to work the
moon down, and that he must have silver
The girl gave him $3.50 in silver, and after
going through several weird and mysterious
motions, such as were described in THE RE-
PUBLICAN last Saturday, he left and promised
to return the next day. He came back that
night very much excited, and, after walking
around the house, chanting an unintelligible
iargon, said that the moon was on the roof and if
given more silver it would come down The
girl had no more money and he left, saying
that if she did not get more silver by the
morrow the moon would stay on the roof.
This is fair sample of the methods Of the
colored sharper, but he will probably get q
good term to-day when his case comes up.
Carroll was released only short time ago
from the penitentiary, where he served a
term of seven years for forgery.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
"A GOOD MECHANIC.

Mr.. L. J. Jones' of No. 10 Charles street,
Portland, Me-, writes us these convincing
facts, May H. 1888: al have for several
years been troubled with liver complaint and
indigestion, and have suffered at times terri
BILE distress, and have tried many different
cures, so called, that have been recommended
from time to time. l one day noticed in one
of our papers the testimonial of a person
that had used Hunts Remedy and been cured
of diseases similar to mine. l purchased a
bottle Of one of our drug stores in Portland
and before had used the first bottle found
that was improving beyond my expecta-
ton have used in all six bottles, and have
no trouble from indigestion. no distress or
pain in back as formerly had and since /
have been cured my wife has used it for
kidney trouble, and it has cured her. We
can both say that Hunts Remedy is bless.
ing to any that are troubled with kidney OF
liver diseases, or indigestion. We gladly
recommend it to our friends or to any suf-
ferers from liver or kidney diseases, and you
can use this letter as you may choose for the
best interest of suffering humanity"
National Republican., 1883-08-14
LOCAL MENTION.
enlvnno-Drnun,tlo treatment OF Dlser

lrehNmeht Va DhHN'''Ns
u SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR AMOUNT PAID FOR
TREATMENT REFUNDED THE PATIENT. IN SUCCESS.
hUL OPERATION IN BALTIMORE, Md DURING tAsI
Two YEARS. BRANCH OFFICE, EMBRACING ALL
THE ADVANTAGES OF HOME OFFICE, NOW OPEN
DAILY AT V22l9 STREET NORTHWEST, MAsHINGroN,
ID. e. CONSULTATION FREE, OFFICE HOURS FROM
3 TO IL A. NJ. AND TO P. NJ, SUNDAYS ExCEPTED;
We refer by permission to W.. II. Veerhoh ZIG
Seventh street northwest relieved Of fifteen years
rheumatic pains; Rev. ]. Ryland, pastor NJ. e.
church, residence 1919 Pennsylvania avenue SOUTH
east relieved of dyspepsia, nervous prosttrsailoin'
ana impaired vocal powers; Mrs. Posey, S2O Nlnth
street northwest, relieved Of nervous headache
and general debility also TO Hon. q. w. Jones,
who during the late session Of congress was re-
stored to better health than he "had enjoyed for ten
prevousyearsn We also refer to DR.. Winsow, NO:
Grant Place, Washington, aud DIR. Gilbert 932 +
street, for their professional observation in several
severe cases. During our two years in Baltimore
we have earned many testimonials of cures In
cases of Asthma. Bronchitis, Weak Lungs. Catarrh,
Dyspepsia, Sciatica Liver Complaint, Consupa-
ton, Rheumatism, Spinal Curvature, Varicose
Ulcers Malaria, Paralysis, Disease of the Hip Joint,
Cold Feet, &c, e. A. PARSONS & Co,
N. T.. corner Lexington and Liberty streets.
Baltimore, and 92215 street northwest, Wash
iRtOn. ID. @.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
EAST WASHINGTON.

The funeral of the late Charles E. Berkeley
took place from his late residence, No. 402
Twelfth street southeast, yesterday,afternoon
Rev. Mr.. Wilson and Rev. Mr.. Ryland, of the
Twelfth Street M. L. church, ofliciated
Those who acted as pallbearers were Messrs
William Pritchett, William Krepps, j. III.
Rollins William Cissell, Myers Downing, and
John Cooksey. Eagle Tent, l. o. r., of which
he was a member, attended, headed by the
Marine band. Several handsome floral trib-
utes were presented by friends. A large
number of relatives and friends attended.
The interment was at Congressional cemetery
The amount realized from the excursion
given by st. Peters Branch of Catholic
Knights of America for the benefit of st.
Theresa,s church, in Anacostia was $500.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
A Fine Propertv purchnsod,

Lieut. f. II. Paine yesterday purchased for
Mrs. NJ. p. Read the house and lot situated on
the northwest corner of Seventeenth and II
streets opposite the Metropolitan Club build
ing and the Richmond apartment house, for
the sum of S1l,7OO. A REPUBLICAN reporter
called on Lieut. Paine last night, and learned
that the party now occupying the prop
erty mentioned has lease of one
year and that good faith will be
definite therefore can be said concerning the
intentions of the purchaser, only that the
house will be thoroughly renovated and
changed TO an apartment house, with large,
airy, well furnished rooms, when the present
lease expires, The parking and paving in
front Of the place are being put in good shape
National Republican., 1883-08-14
THE GHOST OF CRAZY POINT.
The Tale an Ola Fisherman Tells OF n
spectcr Upon the Water.

spectcr Upon the Water.
Shortly after tho war the newspapers OF
this city contained an account of the drown
ing of male inmate of the insane asylum,
who attempted TO wade across the Potomac
ut point below Gicsboro in his efforts to
escape from several pursuing attendants.
Ever since that time the watermen living
thcreahouts declare that the locality is
haunted by the crazy mans ghost. Those
WHO reside near Ca2y point, as it is called,
10 not often 90 out of doors after n'ghtlall.
but when bUlated always have u terrible Ia Q
To toll the neighborS the next day Of their
experience with the ghost on the wn.nr.
l. a RrruBLtCNN reporter met an ult isher-
man 5t't evening Josh Carr'rO b. almr why
mas lived on the banks for many years aud
asked him for Il hrici narration OF the ALLEGED
ghostly doings ot IA, irownud man.
You seC,' he said, the crazy man died
very hard. He came a-,rarin' down the
banks like Il locomotive, and ycllin like fury,
with two or three asylum 'tendants right on
his track. When he reached the water | was
standin' in my door. | had heard before the
shouting. and went out to see what was
a-gOin' on. He looked around, frightened
like, and then jumped into the water
and started to wade across There
was deep water near the shore, and | knOwed
it aud shouted at the man, but he kept right
on, and in u minute went under. He only
came to the top once more, then sank forever
After that we people who live around the pint
have seen him often, specially on stormy
nights"
The speaker then described some of the
sights which he said had been witnessed by
himself and others. The appearance of the
ghost is always pr, ccded by whitish light
floating on the surface of the water, and
dancing in unison with the waves. After the
light disappears the spoOk invariably puts in
its appearance. The specter was described by
the old fisherman rs much resembling I" q man
made out of Clouds" and surrounded by a
halo of phosphorescent light, The ghost is
partial to water, for it is stated
that he has never been known to land, al
though an old lady, living half mile inland,
has said that on one bitter cold night last
winter when the snow was falling heavily
and drifting in great riffs, there was tap
tap-tap at her front door. and upon going to
the upper window she locked out and beheld
the spirit of the crazy man standing in the
snow and waving about in the wind, which
was shrieking through the tree tops. The
fishermen do not deny that the old lady saw a
ghost, but emphatically declare that it must
have been some other ghost, rs the misty
panorama of the crazy man would not so far
forget itself as to leave the water.
Belatcd bOatmcn dread passing the haunted
point after sundown in their crafts, because
it has been repeatedly reported that the ghost
always gets aboard of passing boats, and sit
ting on the stern seat pilots them safely past
the spot where the insane man was drowned.
This is the story which was related to the re-
porter, and which is implicitly believed by
every one living in the vicinity of the spot.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
Monument to GnrnhnIdi.

At q special meeting of tho Washington Cara
bdLdi society held on the twelfth instant, 1t was
decided to have grand picnic to be held at
Loefiers Washington CITY garden, on Aug. 16, to
raise funds toward the ereetion of monument to
Gen. @. Gdrabaldt in the capital Of the United
States.
The committee of arrangements--Messrs. F. p.
Iannarone s. G. Casassa, i. Sanhlippo, l. Tinagia,
p Dimarzo: floor manager, G. Galto--arc sparing
no pains TO make 1t grand success
Owing to the absence Of President Dr. 7. s..
Verdi, i. p. IANNARoNE,
Acting President and Secretary,
National Republican., 1883-08-14

cause and cure, and embracing In
the same conception the awful and inovita-
Die end to which its victims arc gravitating
with an accelerated velocity, and wrapping
those victims and their suffering friends in
the broad and generous sympathy of her
wOmanly nature, she poured forth for more
than an hour n stream of clOquenco rarely
equaled, and perhaps never surpassed.
A missionary institute was held mt SO'clock
under the auspices of the Woman's Mission
ary society, and addresses were made by Mrs.
Mair and Mrs. Keister, the former mission
ary to Africa, and the latter the editor of the
W0mdns Erdngcl
This morning the usual normal music and
Sunday school work was resumed, and at IL
a. m. Mrs Molloy again addressed the people
on the subject of temperance G. /, B. Is.
JACKSON GROVE.
Special Letter.
JACKSON GROVE CAMP, Aug. 13.-At 7;30
p. m. services last evening Rev. j. l.. Mills
preached instead of Rev. c. II. Littleton, as
advertised. His text was from Romans, ILL.,,
22--"For there is no difference" His appeal
brought forward several penitonts So far
there have been twenty-five conversions
Morning prayers were led by Rev. +. G.
Klein.
The experience meeting at o'clock was
led by Rev. J. w. Gray, and was largely at
tended.
At l0:30 n. m. Rev. G. II. Littleton preached
from this passage Of the Scripture, "And yet
there is loom" He treated his subject un-
der three heads-Where is there room; for
whom is there room, and when is there room.
There is room in tho provisions of the Father,
Son. and Holy Ghost-there is room in
Heaven-thero is room for all-from the
lowest to the highest, from the vilcst
to the purest, and these provisions are
to be obtained noU the only acceptable time.
At 2;30 p IN. Rev. ]. L. Mallory preached
from Philippians H. 12-"Work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling. His
theme was mans part in the salvation of his
soul
The young peoples meeting at 6;i5 was led
by Brother Meginniss.
Rev, T. II. Lewis will preach this evening
at 1880.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
WEST WASuINGroN.

Condition of the Potomac river water,
Monday, Aug. l3-At all points, 36.
Three thousand bushels of wheat received
by canal yesterday sold at $l.l6 per bushel
nj. ID. Francois, white, SO years of age, was
found lying on the canal road, near the coll
lege pond, very sick, and after being brought
to the third precinct station was forwarded
to police headquarters to be sent TO hospital.
The funeral of Mrs Juliet Riley, relict of
the late DIR. Joshua Riley, took place yester-
day afternoon and was attended by a large
number Of the friends and acquaintances of
the family. The remains were laid in fine
black cloth casket, heavily draped in mourn
ing. The burial service was read by Rev. DR..
Shiras, of the Episcopal church. and the fol-
lowing gentlemen acted as pallbearers DIR.
j. A. Ratcliiie, John Marbury, Il. d. Hartley,
and Evan Lyons, relatives, and j. ID. Nc
Pherson, esq, and DIR. A. Peter. The inter-
menJ was made at Oak Hill cemetery. Mr..
Joseph f. Birch was the undertaken.
Covenant lodge, No. 10, |. O. o. F. and
William Louis Schley lodge, No. 4, /. o. NJ,
held interesting business meetings last night
The committees of the latter organization,
having tho matter in charge, reported that
all arrangements for their excursion to Gly-
mont this morning were completed.
At the fifth regular monthly meeting OF
the Equitable Building association held al
Goddard hall, last night, fifteen shares repre-
senting $2,737, were sold at the following
rates Four shares mt l7S, six shares at 1856,
and five shares at lS3
Buy the LOngfellOw Cigars, Sold by all
dealers,
National Republican., 1883-08-14
The Republican
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

Tho Largest and Most Complete
JOB PRINTING ESTA BLISHMENT
In the city, and one of the most extensive in the
United states. Possesses every facility for the
prompt execution of all kinds of work, from
NEAT CARD OR CIRCULAR
to
MONSTER POSTER,
In any variety of coors at the shortest notice. and
on the most reasonable terms.
Country Merchants, Farmers, and Others re-
quiring
STORE BILLS, PUBLIC SALE BILLS, &C..
will find 1t to their advantage to call at or address
THE REPUBLICAN jon PRINTING OFFICE,
Washington.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

and in time will present a fine appearance.
Lieut.. Paine says that the prospects for Wash
ington becoming the most beautiful city in
the world and the permanent residing place
for some of the wealthiest people in the coun-
try are the best in tho world.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
DRoPosALs FoR COAL AND WOOD.
CLERKS OFFICE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UNITED STATES,
WAsHINGToS, D. O., July "a, 1853.
Sealed proposals will be received this office until
II o'clock noon on FRIDAY, AUGUST "a, 1883, for
the delivery of five hundred 5000 tons of best White
Pine Wood and eighty $50, cords best Oak Wood
he wood to be delivered and stored in the vaults of
the south wing of the Capitol before the twelfth
day of September next and the coal before the
twentieth day of September next The coal must
weigh 22l0 pounds TO the ton, and the oak wood be
cut in three pieces The wood must measure 1913
cubic feet to the cord and be corded and at
the Capitol. The right TO reweigh the coal at the
served.
The bids to be indorsed Proposals for Coal and
Wood" and addressed to
EDWARD MCPHERSON
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
National Republican., 1883-08-14
InstnntlY ReIieved.

Mrs Ann Lacour, of New Orleans, La,
writes: 81 have a son who has been sick for
two years he has been attended by our lead
ing physicians, but all to no purpose. This
morning he had his usual spell of coughing,
and was SO greatly prostrated in consequence
that death seemed imminent. We had in tho
house bottle of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the Lungs purchased by my husband, who
noticed yonr advertisement yesterday. We
administered it according to directions and
he was instantly relieved.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WAsHINGToN, ID. O., Aug. 3, 1888
Sealed proposals, to be Endorsed proposals for
Coal will be received this Office until II O'clock
IN. the 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, for the below
described coal, to be delivered at the Yavy Yard,
Washington, b O.. free of expense to the govern.
of the contractor:
Bureau of Yards and Docks, Regs Nos. and o.
1000 tons Cumberland coal 22i0 pounds to the toni
purities.
provided by the government at the Navy Yard wharf
and pay cost and the quantity delivered
Responsible security required on the bids for the
prompt and faithful delivery of the coal.
The right is reserved to reject any all bids not
deemed advantageous to the government
Blank forms for bids ut this office.
RICHARD WASHINGTON,
au92t Pay Inspector U. s. Navy.
National Republican., 1883-08-14
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

4NNN bi-f
In aecordance with the provisions OF the NTH SEQ
supply deheepces approved March 8, lSs3, sealed
until noon on MONDAY, September 2i lS83' at Which
aG PSs iaSy WI De opened eT ns puEShnS
Navy Register, under authority Of an act OF Co8Grsr
a%PPEEoyeG APP row August iSs and which Il 10 E self e-ou 0F
The vessels offered their apgTsg ya1,s =, sSa KNn fnH
Sss SS"y sfS ana 15e soSEs S9hEres S P1ScG6 IL
Bostcn% SSS % Se fSEra st o sS SSS apdS SRG New
London Con New Orleans. $50 ton Tie Ss1 ~
sacketps Harbor n. Y, Susquehanna, $1,000, at SiT%
2oS s6rrei slSS, ana igT Dictator sSs at TsSS4:
Island, Pa FTolc $500, and Relief t26OO at Waah4
and savannah, $4,000 at Norfolk. Roanoke 81 26S,
At M Chester, Pa Pawnee, 5000 and seaweed $500 at
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed enyelops.
d. C.. and indorsed proposals for the purchase OF
vessels SO @ distinguish them from other com;
should be Included within one proposal, S0 'e''''
The vessels viii be sold for cash 70 the person or
highest prices therefor above the appraised value
by deposit in cash ior satisfactory certified cheeky
OF less than 10 per cent of the amount OF the offer
to he Sia Of PG the o With two ' or
sureties 70 be approved by me secretary of the
per cent Of The amount OF such 3fier or proposal
In case default Is made In the pa, ment Of the re-
naming 10 per cent, or any part thereof within that
cred as forfeited TO the government and shall be as
piled us directed Ia the act OF March 3 1883 All do
otS6 ot 81 eH Scespied viii be renrned 70 them wth
aSS a1 the 70 e S aS
VIII be SG gng Ss5 of RAE and coz
which must be used by bidders. The vessels can /
examined at any time by applying TO the comman
The purchasers must remove the vessels purchas,
from Ias Limits Of the yards or sstSns b , within s
WILLIAM E. CHANDLER1
je2sitlS2i Secretary ofthe Nav
National Republican., 1883-08-14
1rupnsaIs,
DROPoSALS FOR CAST IRON WATER PIPES
L. AND SPECIAL CASTINGS,
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT,
WASuINGTON. ID. @. AulnsI A 1887.

OFF1CE OF THE WAsHINGTON AQUEDUCT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August O. 1889.
Sealed proposals in triplicate, will be received at
this office until II o'clock, noon, TU ESDA Y. SEP
TlMBtR ith. 1888, for furnishing Three Thousand
GOOD Tons more less, of Cast Iron Water Pipes
ana Special Castings for same The Iron Pipe wlll
include
$50 lneal feet, rs inches internal diameter. 600
lnea feet, iS inches Internal diameter. 1000 neal
feet IL inches internal diameter. 2 $50 neal feet,
inches internal diameter 40 lineal feet Inches In
ternal diameter.
For specifications. blanks on which bids must be
made and all other in formation apply at this Office.
q. j. LYDECKER,
nuli-6t Major of Enprs H. s. 10 NV
National Republican., 1883-08-14
A Health Inspectnr AssnnIted.

Mr., Thomas Shepherd, an inspector Of tho
health department, was sent yesterday to in
quire into the nuisance alleged to be main
tanned at i. Carter's night soil deposit,
While there attending to his duties Mr.
Shepherd was assaulted by +, Carter, jr son
of the proprietor. Carter sprang on Mr.
Shepherd and struck him in the face, infict.
ing a painful wound. Mr.. Shepherd later
swore out warrant against Carter, charging
him with assault and battery.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Herzog, No. 3Oo Ninth street, near Penn =
sylYania avenue,
National Republican., 1883-08-14
DRoPoSALS FOR BUILDING SITE.
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY ARMoRY.

Sealed proposals will be received until the FIF-
TEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, at II n., for q site for
the proposed Armory Of the Washington Light In
Lots to be not less than rs feet front by $50 feet deep
and to be located within the following metes and
bounds: Third and Fifteenth and and streets
sidered.
All proposals to be sealed and lndorsed Proposals
for Armory SIe," and addressed TO the undersigned.
j. Il. DYER Chairman,
aui lot Northwest corner Tenth and F.
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lieo.

FLETCHER.-on Monday evening, the lath OF
August, at o'clock, EMMA ", wife OF Edward S.
Fletcher,
Notice of funeral hereafter,
JARBOE.-On saturday, August II, 1888 at o'clock
y, M, MAGGIE A., wife of j. Lambert JarbOe, and
daughter OF :. and f. A. Pumphrey.
Funeral viii take place from her late residence,
1898 street, West Washington at o'clock D. IN. on
Tuesday, August u. Service TO be held AT Trinity
fully invited to attend,
National Republican., 1883-08-14

ALIENS Brain Food rejuvenates woin out
constitutions; it is the best tonic for nervous
ness, nervous debility, and pre- mature old age.
81. At druggists.
National Republican., 1883-08-14

T. d. DAILY, sole agent for the District of
Columbia for the celebrated Elgin Butter
company's creamery butter, No. ., Wholesale
row. Center market, All l ask to compete
with other first class creameries is n trial.