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National Republican., 1883-09-20
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Half Hour's Chat with joaquin miller.
The name of Joaquin Miller, written in a
bold hand upon the register at the Arlington,
struck the eye Of REPUBLICAN, reporter last
evening, and forthwith he sought this dis
tnguishcd visitor
Tho poet of tho Scrras was found in quiet
corner of tho rOtunda enjoying the soothing
influence Of an after dinner cigar. Aoknowl.
edging his identity in response to an inquiry,
Mr. Miller blow cloud of smoke toward the
ceiling. and saiu Yes, ] have run away
from New York for trip which propose TO
devote to rest ana rs much pleasure as j can
crowd into three weeks holiday I have
been working hard on n new play, which An
mic Pixley will bring out in few days, and
another for the Madison Square theatcr. Mo-;
have not named them yet. Miss Pixiey
will christen the one thot she will producc
and the other | have not yot decided up1n"
Where will you rcoroatcY p inquired Tine
RrpUBLtCAN.
"I have planned short tour in Virginia.
and hope will be able to take in several Of
tho historic battlcfelds beginning Mt Bull
Run. Yea, | may write something, that Is If
| can find anything novel enough to Justify
tho effort My chief object, though, will bo
TO view with my own eyes that portion OF tho
old dominion that has mado pages in our his
tory. ] want to visit Frederick ksburg, where
my brother was wounded to SEQ Richmond,
and feed the squirrels in the capitol park, and
to swim the James river.
"Ycs, have been doing something for the
newspap Srs, and | notice that the Boston
Herald charges that was employed by But.
lor to writo up the Tewksbury aims house
matter. Now that's not true. wouldn't
have dollar of his money, for / should al
ways be haunted with tho idea that a piece of
silverware had been melted down to coin Il.
You know there's something in association
after all, and l can't get over tho idea that
men like Butler Gould, and some others
know, arc as cold blooded as a toad"
Have you any more plays on the stocks 2"
queried the interviewer.
II havo some skeletons that | may fill in
before the winter is over. The public are
queer in their tasCes and demands Just now.
Every play must have a Dutchman, niger.
and an Irishman in it to mark the points
where the laughs come in, and nobody seems
to care q straw for sublime idea or lofty
thought. Now l have TO work to suit
customer. Some c. my work l did
to suit myself. For instance, 1.-The
character of Billy Piper was drawn from my
own experiences when ] was n boy in the
mines. Tho 'Howling Wilderness saloon ;
was an actual reality, for have been cuffed
over its dirty floor, and the redheaded bar
keeper, who kept things warm for me, was no
less parsonage than Bartly CampbelPs brother.
well, If you can't stay longer, let's drop
back and try brandy and soda to say good
night over it,"
National Republican., 1883-09-20
LATE LOCAL ITEMS.

John w. Cohen was robbed Of $40 in money
and gold watch and chain on Tuesday night,
and reported the fact at police headquarters.
A bootblack named Philip Taylor was, ar
rested yesterday afternC On about 3 o'clock by
Officer simpson, of the seventh precinct, for
assaulting man named John Foster.
A pair of horses attached to the carriage of
Hon. S, P. Rounds, public printer ran away
from Madison street northwest last night
and demolished the carriage. No one was in
the carriage. The horses were also injured.
Mr.. Harry Mankin, clerk at the Riggs
house, and Mr.. Thomas Fague, of Baltimore,
are hunting and fishing in the lower Poto-
mac. They report very fine sport in both,
and announce the presence of many Washing
ton gentlemen in that vicinity.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
WASHINGTON WINS.
Prince, the Blcyclist, Gets First Place In
the Great Race ut Springfield.

the Great Race Mt Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Sept. 1o.-Tho pa
rade of the wheelmen in this city this morn.
ing was successful and brilliant affair. 1t
is estimated that the procession was viewed
by $4,000 people. The procession was about one
mile long, about geo men being in line.
The bicycle races ut Hampdcn park this
afternoon were attended by over 10000 per.
sons. The weather was fine and tho track
was in the best possible condition. Tho
races were the best ever ridden in this coun-
try, many of the best records being broken.
The first race, one mile, without turn, was
won by Burt Presley, of Smithvillo n. j., in
3:1l c. II. Jenkins of Louisville, being Sec
ond.
In the two mile scratch Robinson, of Eng
land, and Carey of Boston, had the contest to
themselves. Robinson won in 6:02 .2-5. Ca
rcy, sos 1-5, both records breaking that of yes
terday by Bnrnham, of Newton, his being 6:0l,
which was 10 seconds better than any previ-
Gus secord.
The next race was the ten mile amateur
handicap. There were eleven starters, Rob
inson, of England, fell out on the third mile.
BuTnham won in 32:l3 1-5.
The twenty mile amateur race for the Pope
cup was contested by Hcndee of Sprinlield
Midgely, of Worcester, and jenkins, Of Louis
vile, Ky. Jenkins fell out at the end of the
third mile, leaving Hendee and Midgcly to
tog each other around the track. Hendee
won in one hour seven minutas and thirty
two seconds, beating all amateur records
above ten miles and the American profess
sional record for twenty miles. Last came the
ten.milo professional handicap race, Prince
and Higham, of Washington d. c., and Kcene
and James, of England, although they started
last, easily overhauled Kline OF New York.
Morgan of Montreal, and Young, Robinson,
and Ncilson of Boston. The four famous
riders kept we'll together throughout the race,
and their spuIts were received with great ap-
plause. Kcene seemed 10 have the race well
in hand but on the homestretch Prince made
heroic effort, and crossed the line winner in
3l:06 3-5, breaking his former record of 3l:i0i.
James was n close second, with Keene third.
The tournament closes tomorrow.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Hayward 4 Hutchinson,
424 NINTH STREET.

In occupying our new stores we have
determined to meet the demands of our
customers with better class of goods
than usually shown, and have placed
upon our floors a full and rich display of
OPEN FIREPLAcEs and BRASS FIRE SETS,
TILE FAcINGs and HEARTHs, WELLINeroN's
REDEAN and ENGLISH HOB CRATES; also,
HALF Low and BASKET CRATES, in new
and artistic designs We shall continue
the manufacture of SLATE MANTELs, q
our trade in these standards has now
fully recovered from the wood manteli
craze of the past few years. We shall
show approved patterns of LATRoBE
STovEs-the celebrated CRYSTALS in the
lead-and sell them as cheap as anyone
can when put tup by competent workmen.
We have much larger and more conve.
nient space for showing RANGES and Fur
NAcEs, having one of our side stores ex.
clusively for this class of goods, and trust
that our success during the past eigh
years will insure increased business in
these lines. We shall continue to make
specially of Remodeling Defective
Plumbing and the Construction of Plumb
ing Work in the most approved manner.
We will show the leading Sanitary Fix
lures in our store with water on. Port
able Ranges and Kitchen Utensils,
Stamped and Granite Ware will be kept
in full stock. Tin Roofing and Jobbing
in Furnaces, Ranges, and Stoves will be
executed by competent workmen.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
A Famish,d Seaman Drinking His own
Blood.

ST. JoHN's, n. f., Sept. 19.--The French
fishing schooner Mercury, which arrived at
st. Pierre last night from Grand Banks
picked up OH the twelfth instant two New
foundland fishermen, named Walsh aud
Matthews, who had been adrift in dory six
days without food or water. They finally
became delirious, and Walsh opened his veins
and sucked the blood to quench his terrible
thirst. The men were so weak that they had
to be hoisted aboard the Mercury with a
rope. Tho Mercury also brought Capt, His
cock and three Of the crew of the wrecked
Newfoundland. banker Modianna. They
could tell nothing of the fate of the balance
of the crew
National Republican., 1883-09-20
PERSONAL.

Hon. Thomas NJ. Gapsll and daughters, Of Jer'
scy City, are at the Ebbiit.
Gen. j.. ]. Dent, U. S. A., and Gen. J.w. Bradley,
of New York, are ut the Ebbitt.
Hon. H. Church. Of Savannah Ca, and Lieut.
A. NJ. Palmer, U. 3. A., are at the Ebbitt.
Or. +. X. Dooley has returned from New YORK,
where he has been spending several days.
Hon. II. O. Rltlenhouse, of New Jersey, and Hon.
T. Smms, OF New Orleans, are at the EObitt
Mr.. md Mrs. Edward D. Easton have returned
from Europe and reached this city on Tuesday
evening.
Mrs Jordan has returned home from her Asbury
Park cottage and short visit with Friends ut At
lanilc city.
L. Il, May, New York. james Kerr, cleaIGeld,
William Hulin, Chicago. Ill., are at the 81.
James.
Paul Stevens. for many years librarian Mt the
the house OF IePIesenlGNves has Just returned
Ing two months vacation.
Nine. Jo.ephine Logan is due in Washington the
first OF october, She will be accompanied by Miss
BERTHE Crawford, her pupil, who has sTent tue
summer with her In Boston.
The firm of Messls, Fiat & Co, of Baltimore, one
of the largest Catholic publishing firms In the
United States have secured the services OF William
j. O'COnnell, son OF Mr.. J. ID. OConnell the act
ing chief clerk Of the stniNcal bureau o. the treas
adjacent territory ol Maryland and Virginia.
Charles G. Otis (otls Bros elevators), s. Conant
Foster, VIM, Frank Hall George f. Harrison, New
York; lion. II, SmmS, New Orleans; Mrs l.. 4.
Campbell, San Antonio, Texas. G. Il. Pellegrlne
and wie, A, D. Campt and wife, Buenoi Ayros;
James q, SeStro, Cincinnati; J. w. White, Cali
iofnla Charles W. Copeland, New York Richard
A, Bailey, Il. l., are 1T the Ebbtt,
Mr. j. Waters, on Of the chief clerks IN the
pension Ofiice, accompanied by hiSeslmable wiie
ana little daughter, Susie, has gone on visit tOl
relatives and friends In Wisconsin and Michigan,
" be absent about four weeks, Mr.. Waters has Il
host OF friends IN Washington, and before leaving
the city he received number Of substantial
TOKENS Of friendship.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Ex-Prisoners, A.soc,,,,ou

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Sept 19.-The National
Association of Ex-Prisoners of War began
their tenth annual session here to-day.
Among those present are B. F. Blankesten,
of Hartford, Conn.,, president ; G. G. Shanklln,
of Cleveland, vice presidents Hiram Buck
ingham, of Hartford, secretary, and delegates
rcpreS ,nting half dozen stase associations.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Excitement over Apache Troubles.

Ell PAso, TEXAS, sept. 1g.-V Gus reports
have reached here concerning conflict be-
tween the Mexicaus and Apaches, but nothing
definite has been received. A special dispatch
from San Jose station. on the Mexican Central
railway, says: Numerous runners came into
0jo Caliente yesterday saying that the
Apaches were rounding up stock. General
CONSERVATION prevailed all over the country
National Republican., 1883-09-20
BUTTER.

Extra Fancy Creamery
Extra Fancy Creamery,in lib. orocks,neI weight -
CIuch ltee ~
New York Dairy
NOOl BulleI lOI.... OC
National Republican., 1883-09-20
SMOKED MEATS.

Fancy Breakfast strips Sugar Cured
navss Diamond Brand iuin...."....",.. sugar Cured
West End Brand Ham.n..... sugar Cured
Extra Large Beef Sugar Cured
Large Ham sRusage..".,. d. 2Oc
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Groterics, dc.
E L HOMO YOUNGS,
5O4 Niat1a street,
is SELLING
SUGAR.
FLOUR.

bh Choice Minnesota Patent Sc IN
"a bbl SURPRISE tiOr which we sole agents), the
highest grade known.
a cry low
4 w
Dbl WashOurn ....",.very low
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
A separnas,s Potato Crop.

Reports In tho Troy IN, ~ Times
from tho potato growing districts show
that tho quality Of the crop was never
better, the quantity much greater than
last year and exceeding the average
crop. In Rensselaer, County the quAli.
ty 10 excellent. with an average yield
Der acre of about l5O bushels. In
W Washington County the yield is about
l5O bushels per acre, the crop exceed
ing both in quality and quantity that ol
any recent year, and bringing from 9(
cents to 81. 75 per barrel. In Saratoga
County, with an increased acreage, the
crop exceeds that of last year, and buy
ers are paying 81 per barrel. The late
crop was affected by drouth, but will
give double the yield of last year and
larger and sounder potatoes. From
Columbia County the reports show
good crop, better than last year. There
10 a decreased acreage, but the yield ii
larger than heretofore.
There IL q reported increase IN the
yield of so per cent IN Sahoharie Coun.
ty, 25 per cent. In Fulton County, u
per cent. In Montgomery County and os
per cent. In Greene County. The prices
in the latter counties range from ii t.
81. % per barrel. From fourteen points
In Vermont the crop is reported at leas'
one third larger than last year. West
ern Massachusetts reports a crop above
the average. Very little rot is reported
this year, which, with freedom from
beetles, has given an exceptionally gooc
crop.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
The Work Of Thieves.

On Wednesday the store Of G, W.
Chandler, at New London, Pa, was
broken into and robbed of a quantity OF
silks and other valuable goods. After
the thieves had taken all they could
conveniently get away with from the
store, they opened the stable and stole a
three year-old bay horse and buggy.
The horse has black mane and tail,
white hind feet, and a star in the fore
head. They also took set Of harness.
A reward of $3.50 is offertd for the de-
lection of the thieves, and the recovery
of the goods and team.
The same night the stable Of George
Thompson, at Claymont, was broken
into, and horse and wagon stolen. The
horse is gray and slightly lame. Mr.
Thompson is member of the Brandy.
wiue Hundred Horse Association, and
a rev ard of 500 is offered for the de.
lection of the thief and recovery of tht
property.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Wi|m|ngtonC|othIIngHouse 6
Look Out for
Cold Weather.

Now that the winter is ap-
preaching, every one should
be prepared for it, and there
is no surer way of keeping
off its biting blast than by
purchasing a good, warm
Suit and Overcoat for your
self or the boys. 1t may save
a doctors bill and a heap Of
lost time. The next consider
alton is where to get them,
and tile best and cheapest
place to purchase. Now. if
the reader will call at 228
Market street, they will find
as large and varied a stock OF
all kinds of Mems, Boys and
Children's Clothing as can be
found in this city; further
more, he will find the prices
lower than the same class OF
goods can be purchased else
where, the proprietor being
desirous of turning his goods
into money as soon as pos
sible, on the principle that a
nimble sixpence is sbetter than
a slow shilling. Remember,
we mean business when we
say we can give you the best
clothing, in this city for the
least money. Call and see
and you will be convinced.
In our Merchant Tailoring
Department we have always
been at the front. We have
a superior cutter, the best Of
workmen,and guarantee sat,
isfacaon in every carmen;
we make. Our stock of piece
goods are too numerous to
particularise t h e different
styles, but the most fastidious
can be suited in style,and our
prices are the lowest. We
make suits to order aslow as
$lS, from that upward. Call
and see the styles and prices
of
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
SIDE wask Imprsvssusent.

George W. Bush has just completed
the curbing and paving of four hundred
lineal feet sidewalk ON Front street, OK
tending from DUPONT to Union street,
where the Front and Union street rail.
way depot is located. There being nc
building improvements on the south
side Of the street, tive-foot wide pave
ment was laid. Erby P. Davis was the
con, ractor, and has made good job Of
1t. Tho improvement will be a great
benefit to Front strset, which In the win.
tor season used to be one of the worst
streets in the city for travel. The large
travelling public that uses Front street
will appreciate Mr.. Bush's new enter.
prise.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Labor N SpteN.

The railroad companies centering in
st. Louis have blacklisted 322 yardmen
" no were specially active in the recent
switchmeu's strike. The companies
announce that they will not under any
circumstances re employ the men.
The river coal miners of the Pittsbure
district will hold Convention nexl
Tuesday, for the purpose Of suspendiRg
all mines working under the 31a-cent
rate, and providing means of support
for those who may be forced to stand In
defence of the river prices.
The weayers in the Acushnet Min al
New Bedford, Massachusetts,, quilted
work yesterday morning, being dissat
isfied with their wages. 225 ara or
strike.
The coal strike in Western Pansyl
vania is reported to be nearing a ter
imitation.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
A0RowIN0 DUslNEss.
TAe cen so weed Yard OH anil
ter 4 Co.

The coal, wood, lime and ssnd bust.
ness Of John Hamilton Il Co., on Church
street near Eleventh, still continues to
increase, and nov that tho cold, chill.
" winds Of November i" are commence
ing TO whistle their snOurDful dirge, and
admonish householdess that hot stoves
and closed doors srS iu order, their wood
and coal trade has increased to such an
extent that they have been obliged 70
make number of improvements, and
increase their facilities. ~
This Arm have = large frame build
ing, In which liz circular saw for cut
ting wood into suitable length for
kindling, and Immediately opposite the
saw IL . splitter, that does its work in
perfect manner. This machine and the
saw are driven by tifteen-horse power
engine. The coal yard is supplied with
large stock of the black diamonds,
all of which IL carefully screened, and
kept under cover. The siding from the
r., w. & B. Railroad, which runs into
the yard, gives the Company direct
communication with the coal mines, but
they also receive thousands Of tons by
water, the boats unloading at their
wharves.
A short time since they purchased
fine schooner, which, during the sea
son, was used in the sand trade, but
will now bring them wool.
One great advantage enjoyed by this
enterprising firm is the fact that they
purchase direct from producers, anu
handle nothing but the best quality Of
articles in their line, and it Is not At all
surprising that their business has in
creased TO it's present proportions. They
have large and convenient stable for
their horses, furnish employment 10
several men, and have been obliged
within the past few weeks to add anoth-
er wagon TO the number already In use,
| to enable them 10 fill their orders. A
telephone in the office connects with all
parts of the city, aud persons who do
not wiah to walk to the office can order
| by shat means. 'r',"
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Four OF the N10o.

Miller, of the Anthracite, and Casey
OF the Harrisburg base hall teams, have
signed with manager SiBmOns to play
with the Quicksteps next season. Gu
sick and Snyder had signedbefore. This
makes four of the new team that, 1t IL
hoped, will he more fortunate than the
old one Cusick has started for Fall
river, Massachusetts, where he resides,
to spend the winter, but will be on hand
early in theSpring as soon "a he is want
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Browns Iron Bitters is GOOD.

IOOD in its Effects on TIE dys'
bcbhc. 1t gives him a sound di-
gestion and enables him to enjoy
the food he swallows.
GOOD in its effects on the family,
1t drives dyspepsia out, and with
it the whole company of little de-
mons that make home unhappy.
'rOOD in its Effects on business.
With sound digestion a man
can face and overcome worries
and troubles which would wreck
a dyspeptic.
rry Browns IRON BITrERs. d
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Dyspepsia is BAD.

,4D in its effects on the dlsbosi
tsoU. The man who can't com
;ort4ble digest his dinner is no
:. delightful companion.
-'.lD in its eVetkS on tile house.
ibid. 1t sets people at variance
with each other and makes then
irregular and unreasonable.
".,.4D in its effects on the Purse
A dyspeptic business man cam
manage his affairs as prosper
ously as one with a healthy
stomach.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
A,hrlseunas Edition, +,

Our saa vasser for the Weekly RE-
PUBLICAN will call upon merchants of
Wilmington, for the purpose Of soliciting
their cards to appear about the first of
December, NO that they will get the
benefit Of the holiday trade. An edi-
tion of 5000 copies will be printed.
The REPUBLICAN circulates through.
ont all the different towns In the State.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Thu NIB MAAlyHA.

LAST evening Frank Mann, al en-.
ployee Of the p, w. & r. Railroad
(,ompany, had one of his thumbs badly
mashed while engaged in coupling cars
at the West Yard. He was Brought up
to the station and DR.. Kane, who was
summoned, found it necessary to am
putats the injured member at the first
inint
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
CAPITAL PRIZE, 5000.

l7o7 Prizes, amounting to-. 1915, 500
Application iOr rates ~ clubs should be
made only to the Office Of the Company In
New Orleans.
For further information write clearly, CIV
ing full xsdress. Makep. U. Money Orders
pay able and address REGISTERED Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La
POSTAL NOTES and ordinary letters by
Mail or Express (all Sums of IS and upwards
by Express ut our exHnse) to
IA. A HAUPHlN,
New Orleans, La.
or NJ. A. DAUPHlN
OlO-8t 6O7 Seventh s., Washington, ID. u.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
namago 10 Cable Teleph one Wire.

A few days ago workmen were en-.
gagged in laying cable wire across the
Christiana creek at French street, in
order to connect the south side telephone
wires with the exchange on this side of
the creek. When the work was almost
completed, the wire was torn up in the
creek, 1t Is supposed. by large boat or
some other cause, which nscessitated the
re- Ia ying of the wire.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
GNCARITALP PRIZE, o7B, o 90. -
-Ticksls only %. Shares in proportion
[Es;l.l

Louisiana State Lottery Com.
"we do hereby certify that we supervise
the arrangements t0r all 1.-THE Monthly sno
Semi-Annual drawings Of The Loulsians
State Lottery company, and in person man
age and control the Drawings themselves ,anC
that the same are conducted with honesty
fairness, and In good faith toward all parties
and we authorize the Company TO use thtt
certificate, with fac-siu lies OF our signatures
attached, In its advertisements.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Than \ sglving Concert.

The choir of the First M. p. Church,
Seventh and Walnut streets, Is making
preparations to give n first class conc ert
on Thanksgiving night, November 20.
The proceeds are for the purchass of an
organ.
Daily Republican., 1883-11-02
Our First Ad|hhe|
FOR FALL.

You will see many adver-
tisements about large stocks
of Fall and Winter Goods,
and each one will claim to
be ahead Of their competitors
but we will be content to
let the readers of the Re-
PUBLICAN know we have a
Larger Stock than usual, be-
cause our trade demands it,
and this is an evidence that
our goods are sold at as low
prices as elsewhere, or a lit
tie lower for same quality.
Our Children's Stock is
complete. We do not mean
by that to tell you we keep
the low price shoddy
goods, but we do have a
Good Quality at a very low
price, and yet we sell more
of our Suits from Five to Ten
Dollars.
In our Boys Department
we have some very stylish
garments to show you, while
the young men cannot help
being pleased by making a
selection from our nobby
Styles.
We have over 40 Styles
to show you in our Mems
Department, and now, kind
reader, just visit US at your
earliest convenience and let
us show vou our goods, and
see if it will not be to our
mutual interests to deal with
each other.
This does not give you
much of an idea of our Stock,
but if you will stop in at 4+h
and Market streets, at the
Wi|m|ngtonC|othIngHou 6 House
it will give us great pleasure
to show you our goods and
prices. Yours,
jno. Y, Oiefendorf& & Co.