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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13

Freshness and purity are communicat
ed TO the complexion by Glenn's Sulphur
Soap.
Hills Hair Dye, black or brown, 50c.
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is endorsed
by physicians. Ask for Colden's; no
other. OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
BASE BALL.

The league games yesterday resulted;
ChicagO-Chicagos 8, Providence 5.
Cleveland - Clevelands IS, Philadel-
phias g.
Buffalo-Buffalo 8, New Yorks s.
Peoria -Peorias 5, Grand Rapids 9.
Springfeld-Bay Citys 6, Springfelds
a; eleven innings.
Fl. Wayne 5, Toledos 3.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
INSTALLATION.

j. F. Van Horn, deputy grand master
installed the following as officers of Uca)
Lodge No. COS, l. o. o. F., Wednesday
night: Noble Grand. S, J. Woodin; Vice
Grand, o. NJ. Gunnell; Secretary, ".
V. Stafford; Treasurer, NJ s. O'Neil,
Warden, W. E, Smith; Conductor, c. D.
Rudesill; Inside Guard, NJ. c. Coyne
Outside Guard, P. F. Morgart; Right
Supporter Noble Grand. A. Fl. Hampton
Left Supporter Noble Grand, ]. J. Albelg
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13

The greatest medical wonder Of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
JOHN s ELh.

An elm tree, which had sprung from the
ground where the new county building is
to be erected, was taken from the south
east corner of the court house yard to-day,
and replanted in the northwest corner
1t was named John NJ. Reticker," in
honor of our wide awake sheriff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
SUDDEN DEATH.

Lorenzo Schricker, a prominent bust .
ness man of Davenport, was found in his
bath room last night lying on the floor
in an unconscious condition. He died
within few minutes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
BIG GUNS.

To the z O'Clock western train last even
ing, was attached a coach containing
party of twelve of the Canadian govern
ment railway officials, on their way to
Victoria, British Columbia Among the
party were the president of the road, min
lister of railways, and chief engineer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
DROWNED,

Milton Robbins, six year old son of
j. M. Robbins, of Port Byron. was
drowned ON Wednesday He was play
ing on the logs in the Lumber Companys
boom, and fell off The body was
recovered short time afterwards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13

For seven years Aliens Brain Food has
stood the strongest tests to its merits in
curing Nervousness, Nervous Debility
and restoring lost powers to the weaken
ed Generative System, and, in no instance
has it ever failed; test it. 81; 8 for So
At druggists,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
he may Well be Joyful.

TOPEKA. Kans., May IL, 1881.
II, ii. WARNER d Co.: Sirs-After 10
years of unmitigatsd suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease l finally found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. D. B. OWENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
TIE DAILY ARGUS.
Friday July Is, 1888.
NOTICE

The taxes on dogs are now due, and
must be paid by the last of this month.
All dogs without collars will be shot on
the list of August. Phil. MILLER,
City Marshal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
For SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition to the city OF
Rock Island. Terms, onefourth down,
balance in one, two and three years, with
xix per cent interest.
mi IL d3m BAILEY DAVENPORT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-13
TROTTIN G MEETING.

The races at the Davenport fail
grounds, the latter part of the month, art
now an assured fact. The races will be
given under the Davenport Trotting as
ISOLATION, and will continue four days
beginning Tuesday the S1st The pro
gramme is as follows:
FIRST DAY-TUEsDAY.
No. 800 class. Purse, $500.
No 2.-2;26 class. Purse, $500.
SECOND DAY-wEDNEsDAY
No. 3-2:S3 class. Purse, $500.
No. 4-2:29 class. Purse, $500.
THIRD DAY-THURsDAY.
No. 5-2:3S class. Purse, $500.
No. 6-Free- for-all Purse, 500.
No, special Purse,
FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY.
No S-2:45 class. Purse, $500,
No g Free for all pacing. Purse
$500 -
The race on Thursday will be for road
sters from Davenport Rock Island and
Moline
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-11

nal missions Aversion to society," Inn
ness of Vision, Noises in the heaa'
he vital fluid passing unobserved in me urine,
and many other diseases that lead tc INSANITY anu
death DIR. MINTIE will agree to foriei. FIVE
Hundred Dollars fer case OF this KIND 'he w
TAI, RESTORATIVE tunder his specai aaVi'e
and treatment will not cure, or for anythlhe I'M
pnra or Injurious found in it, Dir. MIN
treats all Private Diseases successfully without
mercury. Consultation Free. Thoro"sh esain'
nation and advice including analysis OF "tine sooo
Price of Vital Resolutive, $500 bo''''' Us io"r
times the quantity, $1,000; sent to any ad"ress up
on receipt of price, G. o. d., secure u ON ooser
yation. and in private name, if desired ny
A. E. MINTIE, M D.
Ii Kearny Street, San Francisco Cai.
DR. MINUTES KIDNEY REMEDY, NtPh-
RETIcuM. cures all kinds of Kidney and bladder
Compla,pts, Gonorrhpa, Gloet, Leucofih@a. for
sale by all druggists s1.oo bottle. six bottles Tor
$500.
DIR. MINUTES DANDELION PILLS, are the
best and cheapest DYSPEPSIA and BILIOUS
cure in the market For sale by all druggists.
Jan. 2. laS0.--H
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Our Cash Prices

81 fb Crushed Sugar for.'
g per 100 ID IS c. per % 90
6 ID G. Sugar for ,,ar p
+" " per 100 1b l4cts per %
5 1b old Gov. Java cones 100
IL" -" Costa RIGA 40 :. 100
4 ANo.1 roasted 90 !. 100
3 cans vegetables * to 90
Tobaccos all brands from - will
cents per ib. In quantities T,,srything
sell above goods for less. Every sas G Our
else in our line at very 10" i" a 81.
sugars are pure California rs ,,., which
cars, and not Eastern sug"'
contain 40 per cent gOC ,ru
MyEu & SMITH, II.
Idaho City and Placer
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New Boots.

Just received from Buckingham u
sTecht, fine hand-sewed boots, h f u
e, Calf screwed boots, coarse boots,
boys and youths boots, children and
Misses shoes, cheap for cash, at VIM.
Mau;z's.
July 3, lSS3-1m.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-11

Mr.. II. BATES, Newspaper Advertis
ing gent, Al lark Row Times Buildlng)'
New York, IS authorized TO contract ior
advcl isemen,s in the WORLD at our best
rates.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-11

uu,v Nu~ people are always on the lookout for
HMIEk1ET chances 10 increase their earnings.
UEi a II and in time become wealthy: those
EElStil who do not improve their opportu-
EIlull mites remain in poverty. We offer
~ abh1 great chance to make money. We
want n,aay men, women, Boys and girls to work
Tor ue rsght in their own localities. ANY ono can
do the wov. properly from the first start. Inc
business will pay more than ten times ordinary
waves Extensive outfit furnished free. No one
who engages fails to make money rapidly. You can
devote YOUR whole time to the work, OF only your
spare moments. Full information aud all that Is
and. Maine.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-11
GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.

Is a never-failing Cure
for Nervous Debility, Elk.
l,austed Vitality, Seminal
Weakness, Spermatorr-
'hpa. LOST MAN.
HOOD. lmpotency. Ia
'ralysis, Prostatorrhea.
land all the terri
bile effects of Sell Abuse,
youthful follies, aud ex.
'cesses in maturer years
such as Loss oi Mem
sory, Lassitude, Nactur-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-11
.PATENTS.--

A LEHMAN. Solicitor of AIneri-
can and Foreign Patents, Washington y.
q All business connected with Patents
whether before the Patent once or me
Courts, promptly attended to. No charge
anade unless patent Is secnfed. 7"''i
e,.- circular. IaY sit.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29
rInptsh Folk Lore.

Notes and queries.
Before a young man is married his
friends invite him TO party, which Is
called "bachelor's funeral;" sometimes
tho dying bachelor is carried on sofa
shoulder high, as a mock funeral, II
while shaking hands you happen to cross
another couple also shaking hands 1t means
a wedding. A shot made of silver will
shoot any ouc even those protected by
magical power and sometimes, when one
has been out shooting it is said in fun 81
think you have shot your game with
silver bullet'-that is, bought it. II you
find any shot in game take 1t ou;, for you
will never miss with such shot. White
spots on the nails are enemies. ltyou puI!
out hair and it curls you are hot temper
cd Northumberland proud). If dogs or
cats gnaw the grass it is sign of rain ;
also, il the dies bite or tho swallows fly
low. You must never kill spider. II
you go and stand under tree where there
is cuckoo sitting you will be very lucky,
and whatever you wish for you will get,
provided you do not tell any one ; If you
tell your wish misfortune will follow
you.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29

The leading business men OF Provluonc,
H. l., comp-sc the HINT. Remedy Co., and
they guarantee al, testimonial published by
them - be genuine. lHo following, dated
May : ISS3 from Mr.. W. II. B'alchar'. ow
oil, Mass, s. but one o; me thusand rem ark
able cures that are bclng made by this won.
derful medicine. MT. Blanchard says " /
have been greatly troubled tor ov, SIX years
with acute kidney disease, with severe pain
IN my back ana hips. was formerly employ
cl on tho Boston and Lowell Railroad. but
was Obliged, owing 10 tIlc constant jar, 10 give
up tho railroad business as many others have
been obliged TO do, on account oi kidney dis
ca-e. have tried many mydicln. 2, but re
ceivcd no permanent rcliei. \ trend recon.
mendcd me 10 Uso Hunts Remedy / pur.
chased bottle OF one Of cur druggists IA
Lowell, and commenced 20 improve at once,
and after using two bottles / was entirely
free from all pain, and consider myself cured,
and chcCriulIy recommend this wonderful
mchciuC, Hunts Remedy 10 all tie -urr..rs
from Kidney and liver disease
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AT LIBERTY

For number OF years l was afflicted with
kidney and gravel disease. and SUFFERED with
pains in my limbs and back at times 80 Sc
yercly that Il see med l could not endure IT, /
used several sO.CallCd cures recommended for
these diseases, but they did me no good. 4
friend OF mine that had used Hunts Remedy
and pronounced It the best in use. urged me
TO try II, ana purchased bottle at George
r, Halls drug store IN Manchester, ana before
had used one bottle l began TO feel much
better, the pains I'm the bladdC. ard KIdncys
were reduced good deal, and after u-Ing sc
bottles found that Hunts Remedy had done
All that II vas recommended 10 do. Il had re.
moved all the pain, my appetite Improved.
and gained several pounds IN a few weeks.
haYe renewed vigor and strength for one o,
myycars t5i), and can only thank the prl-
prietors OF Hunts Remedy torn good heaI.n
OF to-day, and you are at liberty to publish
this, that II may be the means OF some ono
being cured by the use OF your truly wonder.
iui remedy ". IL. TERRILL
GoFFsTowN. =. H., May !. lsSI.
O!i lwdM ,W&FSw
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Aancaster .gntelligenrcr.
MONDAY EVENING. OCT. 40, 1888.
samuel R,on.rd.ons Genius.

London Spectator.
If "Clarissa Harlowe" be, as some
critics imagine, tho greatest novel In tho
English language, its author, Of whom wo
happen TO know great deal, was one oi
tho smallest of men. His faults as well as
virtues we're feminine. His self-appfecia-
tion Was enormous, his jealousy contemp-
tlble. his intellectual range narrow
In the extreme. Probably no
writer who has made conspicuous
mark in literature was ever so
sparsely furnished by education. His
opinion of books is as worthless as that OF
an enthusiastic but ignorant school gir,
and 10 writing of his great rival, Fielding.
he displays an irascibilty Of temper and
an incapacity Of discerning merit only 20
tolerated in affairs Of the heart, A fond
girl who has lost her lover may be excused
from speaking contemptuonsly OF the
woman who takes her place; but We can
not expect Richardson to be pleased with
Joseph Andrews" he ought, II not
prompted by good feeling at least to nave
the sagacity TO write with justice 10 its
author. His incapacity to appreciate the
finer qualities Of FeIding's genius woutd
bo astounding were it not explained oy his
jealousy.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29
Relief for all uvsrworked Brain.
CAUsE AND crRR-

Or. Z. W. Benson's Celery and Cbulnomue
rms arc vIraDIe for school children VINO
~ ~Su"cI I'''.n nervous headaches caused by an
wv. worked brain in their studies, and tor all
classes Othard brain workers VIII 50 nycrtaskcd
nervous centres neod repair and sedation.
Nervous tremor, weakness and paralysis are
being daily cured by these pills. TnCy cor
rect cOslivt ness, but are not purgativo. Price
80 cents or six bottles for s!jJ, postage tree,
to any address. For sale by all druggist
Depot, Baltimore, Md. wncrc the doctor can
be addressed Letters of inquiry freely an.
swerCd.
c, n. CRrTENrON, New York, Is the Whole
| sale Agent tor w. {. Benson's remedies.
OCtl0-lmdM ,WSSGw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29
CLOTHING,

The fit and generalstyle of our
Clothing has gained us much
popularity; occasionally, how
ever, there come before US odd
and unusual shapes, for which
we provide department, where
alterations are satisfactorily
made without cost to the custo-
mer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29
NYER- y RaTHFON,
INVESTIGATE.

II i always good plan to INVESTIGATE
before making purchases ot CLOTHING The
IN IN who WILL not INV Nt>GIGATE Il prefty
sure 10 make mistakes. INyESTIGAfIOS
leads one to think, and TO think Is TO learn,
By INVESTIGATING our stock you ere
bound to keep posted on the lowest currg n ,
prices for MEMS, BOYS or CHILDRES"S
CLOTHING. We don't ask yOu to come in on1
plank down your money without looking We
ask you to INV ESIlGATE-to see Our GGoIs
L" get the prices, and then make c1mp9ri.on
with the BEST CLOTHING you know 6t.
Brief ana to the point: Whatever sum vou
contemplate investing In WEARING AP-
EAkEI, always be surU you're getting thc
LEST II WIN buy. Investigation posts Snn.
fabric and pattern needed to make a neat and
handsome appearance. Cut. made and iTim.
nCu mere under our personal supervision We
guarantee each garment 10 be precisely as n "a
represented. " - -
We have az the Latest Novelties In FINE
and MEDil GRADE WOULENs for Gus
IOM IAII.ORlNG, Measurements taken ana
hts guaranteed. ' '''
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DKowss IRON plTTERs.
Worn, Weary, and Wretched.


mp
o TO sstun
md ched
In
inco
in actuac
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so roNPors MANY.

This curative needs no pompous q: incOm.
prehCnsivC title OF Greek or Latin to sustain
IT, but It, simple Englisl name appeals dt-
Tecty 70 the people. And the people are SIG
nalIy. manitesting their appreciation of this
irankne,s by selecting and using Dr. Ben=on.s
SKIN CuRE in preference 10 all Other profcsscd
remedies
Dr. I. ". EeusOn has long been well known
Il "a successful physician and surgeon am hts
lie study has been the diseases OF the nervous
system and OF the skin since he has been
pe"suaicd TO put his SeW Remedy ana Fa-
yoEitc Prescription IL a " Skin Cue" on the
market various things have sprung Up in o
existence, or have woke mp from the sleepy
state In which they were before, and now
c.uim 10 be The great SKIN Cures
a. beware OF limitations. or the various ar.
ucIes which have been advertised for years
or struggled along, having no real hold or
merit on tn" public. that now cnaulyor tu
Keep head above water by ADVERTISING tno,n.
selves a The Great skin Cure " None Is
genuine and reliable except DR.. Z. ". ben
sons skin euro. Each package and bottle
bears his likeness. Internal and cyternaI rem.
edy, two bottles In one package. rrinc 800,
get at your druggists.
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J. <. SmaliDg'S Card.

offer at great sacridce to close
them out, Large and Full Line of
the best quality and latest styles Of
Fall Overcoating, which will be sold
regardless of cost. AL the new and
popular shades at prices ranging
from $40 upward, lined through with
silk and satin Innings.
have on hand a large assortment
or Medium Weight Cassimeres suit
able for boys wear. will make to
order or sell by the yard at one half
their value. These goods must be
sold at once. Call soon to secure
bargains at
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29

A Missouri paper saws tina. girl IN that
state GislOCa;ed her shoulder by GiCking .. %
cat. she must have struck az OF t., nine
lives at once? Many people tnins they hare
numerous lives. ana lee coughs and COlU- axe
their course rather ;han IKE Dr.. Bu1'-
Cough syrup,
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DO You Believe IL.

Ihht In this town there are scores Oi por.Ons
passing our store every day whose i've. ava
ihhne miserable by Indigestion, Dysprp.ia.
sour ana distressed stomach, Liver CON-
plhlht, constipation, when Tor 7jc wuwilI .rll
them Shlloh,s NitaliZcr guaranteed 10 curc
tnem. SOLD by II. u, Cochran, druggist Nos
ii' ana l3s North Queen street. tub7.eog9
Ihe greatest ContagiOn DESTROYER ever
Known known IS narbSs frophymCtic Fluid. II pr,,
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Postmaster samr A. newi,,,

vi ", Monterey, Mich, delivers himself I'm IT,
fof colds, burns, sore thrOar .'s
UoatHn a. wt say Keep II up to III" Snnot be
new supply soon" shall send Tor u
ran, druggist, 1877 ror sale by II. u. Coch
and l39 North Queen street
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-10-29

In chronic dyspepsia ana liver Complaint,
ana In chronic constipation and other obsti-
nate diseases, Ilostettcrs Stomach Bitters Il
beyond AL comparison the best remedy that
can be taken AS a means OF restoring the
strength ana vital energy OF persons who are
sinking under the dCbnitating effects OF main.
ful disorders, this standard vegetable inyigo-
rant IL confessedly unequaled
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers gen-
orally ol-lmdeOd6w
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pEN-uS's SKIN CURE.
From ne Home Journal
A Remarkable Discovery,
A REAL SKIN CURE.
THERE u ONLY oSE
AND THAT WITH SIMPLENAWE.

Beware ct impostcra, pirates, or any old a. .
ucics which now suddenly clsIm to be- bc,l.
They have been tried and found wanting,
whi'c tnis has Ocen proved rrmarkthl. -ua-
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Low Ar
EAsTwAap. Ian phi

Hanover Accommodation west, connecting
~ Lancaster with Niagan Express at 9l5
Will run through 10 Hanover daily, except
sunday
Frederick Accommodation, west, connecting
at Lancaster with Fast Line, west, ~ l:35, Will
run through 10 F-HinTICk.
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READIsa % UoLumn,A II. n.
or rAssEHaEnrn,,ss

lentnwn ana Now York, via Hound Brook
Route. "
- AT Columbia with trains TO and from York
h'noVcF, gettysburg. Frederick ana Baiti
hofe' NJ. WILSON, Supt
pEfnshIfAn MIA RAILROAD NEW
= SCHEDULE ON and after SUNDAY
MAJ lth, 1888, trains on the Pennsyl.
v9,ha Railroad will arrive at and leave tho
LahCaslol anu Philadelphia dopOts ~ follows
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(NOLUmBiA " rOHT DEpOs,r mar,
~ ROAD TIME TABLE
TLun9 now run regularly on tho Columb,,
q fott Deposit Railroad on the follow,n,,
time: ''"'"f
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ERs' aUIDs
ANOAsrEM ANn MllLnl,syI,i.t a.

u Chfs run Na tOllOwa:
Leave Lnncntscr (P. X popo., at T. o. MI,
ll;D a, M, nnd 2, Z, ana 1850 u. IN, eScpnt on
Saturday, when the last car leaves nt p,,tD ~ ,,'
Leave MNlcrsVille uOwor end) at 5. X, ana. ia
a. Nj, and !, 3, S and n. M W. y "''"'is
CAV. ~ "" ""h
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IAKCiHNNS
National Republican., 1883-05-14
Local IteIna.

The Amateurs, from Baltimore, who APP
pear here tonight for Mr.. j. T. Ford's benefit,
have received an invitation from the Presi-
dent and Mr.. w. w. Corcoran to visit them
this afternoon. They will be mt the executive
mansion ut 1;30 p. m, and at Mr.. Corcoran's
residence at 2 o'clock.
The police made sixty four arrests during
the twenty-four hours ending at a. m. yes.
terday.
Mr.. odlum says that the tub race that was
to come off between Mr. James p. Donahue
and himself on Saturday fell through on ac.
count of forty-two pounds difference in their
weight. Mr. Donahue declined to carry the
extra pounds, and Mr.. Odlum was afraid to
chance a race where the odds were so much
against him.
About 120 converts were baptsed at the
long bridge yesterday morning, the Rev. John
II. Brooks pastor of the Fifth Colorcd Bap-
tist church. performing the ceremony, very
large crowd of people were present. to witness
the baptism.
The Washington Independent made its first
appearance yesterday. 1t Is devoted princi-
pally to the advocacy of the principles of labor
unions, and besides contains good amount of
local and telcgraphic news. Mr.. l.. w. Oyster
is the manager.
At Union NJ. Il. church the Rev. w. T. l..
Weech, PASTOR preached TO large and at
tontive congregation a sermon appropriate to
Whitsuntide, from Acts ", S--'Yo shall re-
ceive power after that the Holy Ghost is come
upon you"
A marriage license was issued Saturday to
Edward Beale and Mary Joyce, both of this
city.
National Republican., 1883-05-14
The Italian Benevolent Society.

At the meeting of the Italian Benevolent
society held yesterday the following officers
were elected to serve during the ensuing
year: President, f. Sanflippo; vice presi-
dent, G.. Chelini; recording secretary, c. p.
Raho; financial secretary G. Zepeca treas
urer, S. g. Casassa Assistant treasurer, G..
Arancio; directors, A. Bregazzi, G., Bacica.
luppo, and L. Zerega; on sick, A. Pavarni,
p. Livigni, G.. Desio, and p. Castagnetto; Z;
marshal, +. Cristofani; assistant marshal,
4. Chelini flag bearers, G. Brizolara and N,
Giovannoni; standard bearer, G. Bacicaca-
luppo; doorkeeper, d. Divinceuco. The
reports of tho outgoing officers show the
society to be in prosperous condition.
National Republican., 1883-05-14
Transfers OF Real Estate.

The following transfers of real estate were
filed for record Saturday:
Part Of lot 0, OF square i2l, being at tho corner
of Nineteenth and q streets northwest in trust for
tho use of the lenthall Home for widows, Eliza.
beth j. stone to William Paret trustee consider
alton nominal.
Part Of square "A, being at the intersection of
pennsylvania avenue, Twenty. first and X streets
sideraton 81 900.
Lot 1Oi of square 623, being on Defrees street,
west, G. s. Drury to +, 4. seawell consideration,
$1,000.
Lots 20 ana q OF Chichester, II. q. shannon to
G. L. Emmons; consideration, ST60
Part OF lot 1872 of Bealrs addition and lot A. in
llolmead's addition to Georgetown, X. l., Mack
all " Anna L. Brown; consideration, 81, ,000