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National Republican., 1883-11-28
UNDERGROUND TELEPHONES.

The Experiments Making In subterreno
Conductors OF Sound.
series of interesting electric experiments
will be made at noon to-day from the capitol
to Col. Rockwel's office, corner of Seven
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue north
west, over the newly laid underground
cables, for the purpose of determining the rel
ative merits of the underground cable sys-
tenn as compared with that of poles and
eral wires. Telephones and telegraph in
struments will be used over a
total length of line of torty-two miles. The
operations will be witnessed by electricians,
newspaper men, and other interested parties.
The underground boxes contain six cables,
each of which inclose six copper wires, the
latter being insulated by a surrounding rub
Der composition and imbedded in Pinch
lead cable with five rounded points. Col
Rockwell tested the forty-two miles of line
yesterday comparatively with two and n hall
miles, and said he found no difference in
sound between the two tests. 1t is his
opinion, also, that if the underground system
is found to work satisfactorily, it will
eventually supersede the old style of un'
slightly poles.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Iifn

BRADY.-In New York city, on the 25th instant,
STELLA BRUIN, in the 9Th year OF her age, daughter
of !. b. aud Virginia Brady, Of New York, formerly
of Chicago. - .,., T.,
Funeral will take place Wednesday, the 18th IN
sant at o'clock from the residence of Il. j. Beall,
glI Rhode Island avenue Relatives and friends in
vited without further notice.
BLACKFAN.-The funeral OF Mr.. JOSEPH r..
BLACKFAN, late superintendent of foreign mails, Will
take place to-day "wednesday at " m. from ilSO
Twelfth northwest. Friends and acquaintances
Invited. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
DE MOLIA-On Tuesday morning, Nov. "a, OTTO
Funeral from his late residence, sls East Capitol
street Thursday afternoon. at 230 O'clock. Relatives
and friends of the family respectfully invited TO At
tend.
ALSCHwEE-At O p. ni., Nov. 27, WILLIAM
ALsCHwEE, III his 25th year.
Funeral Will take place on Thursday at o'clock
from the residence Of his brnther Henry Alschwee
cor. 18th and sts. N. w, Friends are respectfully
invited.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
suit for the Loss OF a Leg.

Yesterday, before Justice Macarthur in
tho circuit court, the trial of the case OF
Patrick Hassett against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad company was commenced.
The plaintiff is 10 years old, and claimed
$4,000 damages for loss of his leg. ON Oct. 8,
1880, he was stealing ride on one of the
deicndants trains near Ivy City when he
was, as he claims, knocked off the train by
one of the company's employees, and received
the injury which resulted in tho amputation
of his leg three times, The case WAS not
finished yesterday.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

Physicians say they have been using
Speors Port Grape Wine for years, TO tho
entire satisfaction of their patients and them
selves, and take great pleasure in recommend
ing tho Port, Burgundy, and Claret to tho
public as the most reliable they can find.
The Port is especially recommended for con-
sumptves, the aged, and for females gener-
ally, For Eale by druggists.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Sergeant Mason.

Sergeant John A. Mason, who was par
doned 10y the President Monday, passed
through this city yesterday en- route to Lo-
east Grove, Va, where his wife aud baby are
wing. He appears to be slightly reduced in
i.,bh since his incarceration and said he had
many oilers from circuses and museums, but
would probably accept the offer of a Chicago
clothing firm. which had offered him 81 800 per
nnnnm ns clerk.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
2rOpOsaIs.
DRoPosALs FOR
IMPROVEMENTS IN MAIL BAGS, MAIL BAG
CORD FASTENERS AND NAIL BAG
Labels
posroTvIcr pnpARrMrNr,

wAsHINaToN. d. C.. Oct. q, lSs2
Sealed proposals from pAtentees or their asslgnees
for granting the use OF improvements In the con-
strucon or In the mode OF closing and opening mall
bags ofany kind also for the Of patented devices
for fasenlng mail bag cords, and for labelling mail
bags will be received at this Department until noon
on tho THIRD DAY OF APRIL, 1854
All proposals must be In accordance with the spec-
cations and forms Of proposals, which will be fur
nshed ON application by letter to the Second Assist
ant Postmaster General.
The contracts which may be made for the use OF
any patents will be in conformity 10 such speclfica-
lions and the accepted proposals.
W. q GRESHAM
ocsl.w6Y PostmRster General
National Republican., 1883-11-28

committee of colorcd citizens of George
town having asked the commissioners for the
use of Market House hall in that section for
II fair for the benefit of the Lincoln Light In
iantry, the commissioners have replied that
the corporation law of May 27, 1865, compels
"a refusal of their request.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Liquor Licenses.

The commissioners yesterday approved the
following aDplications for liquor licenses
Alexis Adt, $40 Louisiana avenue; James
Clotworthy, 1917 Seventh street; p. b. Dunn,
14l5 7 street; Julius Eisenbiss, 301 IL street,
james o. Holmes, 333 Virginia avenue south
west; Frederick Homer Az l. street north
west; q. w. Harris, 1909 Eleventh street;
Martha Koohler, 3O0l q street; Budget Lee,
6O7 G street; Anna Mccarthy, 635 II street;
w. b. Moses Brightwood, county. They dis.
approved applications Of James Gallagher.
Seventh street road, between Mount Pleasant
and Sheridan avenue; Michael Liston, Seventh
street road and Mount Pleasant street, and
John Ricks Park hotel, Seventh street
National Republican., 1883-11-28

In response to a communication from Mr..
II. Il. Beverley, 1925 n street. asking the re-
moval of certain telegraph wires from the roof
oi his house, the district commissioners have
stated that the wires do not belong to the dis
trict, and their removal is not a matter for
public interposition.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

A special meeting of the National Rifles
has been called for this evening, at the
armory, at o'clock, to consider the advis-
ability of parading as escort to the Continen-
tails on Thanksgiving day morning. This
has been found necessary, owing to the parade
being changed to date not contemplated
when tho Rifles decided to turn out.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

The West End Citizens association have
sent the district commissioners Il series of
resolutions on the emptying of sewers into
Rock creek. They recommend the substitu-
tion for the present system of a corduit pipe
to intercept and convey the sewerage into
the Potomac,
National Republican., 1883-11-28
aillIp 3hoCAL MENTION.

- concert Of Good VIII commandery, at
congregational church tonight, promises
nat,, % one of moro than ordinary interest.
&c M. . list of talent includes Mr. William Pruitt'
ct,,, Philadelphia; Miss Minnie Evan, Mrs
az ssJellio McCartoe, Miss Annie Lewis, and a
'Y'largo number of we'll known vocal and IN
strumental performers.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

Thanksgiving service will be held at the
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian church to.mor-
row ut II o'clock Rev. DIR. j. j. Bullock, one
of tho ablest ministers of the Presbyterian
church, will preach the Thanksgiving sermon.
The following music will be sung by the
National Republican., 1883-11-28
CAnsrA1ns. MCCALL & co.'s Renowned Orator
The Monument.

Operations on tho Washington monument
will cease for the season to- morrow. The work
of stonecutting however, will continue and
a supply of blocks be accumulated for tho re-
sumption of work next spriug.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

Judge Smell yesterday imposed fine of $50
on Theodore Lewis for keeping disorderly
house ut l220 Il street northwest. Tho tcsti-
mony showed that complaints Of being robbed
in the house had been made, aud that women
ofl character visited the place.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

Mr.. Wash. Nailor was fined in the police
court So yesterday for assaulting one j. II.
Jones, coored man. Mr.. Nailor stated that
Jones had been "shadowing" him for some
time, and, as the authorities seemed unable to
stop it, he took the law in his own hands.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

FnoM Col. G. II. Mackcy, 82d Iowa infantry 1
have derived more benelt from Ely's Cream Balm
than anything else have ever tried. nave now
hoeu using IL for three months, ana am expo,
rienclng no trouble from Catnrrh whateYer i
have leen q sufferer for twenty years. Z. H.
MGckey, Sigourney, Iowa, Feb. %, 1882
National Republican., 1883-11-28
The commissioner and the railways

The Commissioners and the Railways.
The Strict commissioners have written o
letter to the superintendent of tho Baltimore
aad Potomac Railroad company, in which
they say "rhe attention Of the commission
ers is called TO Il reported statement (c py in
closed hcrewithl of your counsel, Col. Enoch
T0tten, i'll open court that your were not per-
mitted to fence your railway track in this
city, and until recently could not put in
gates at crossings, and desired the aid Of the
court. If this statement was madc 1t was
probably in ignorance of the law of tho lcgis-
latiVc assembly OF the District of Columbia of
June 2G 1873, that requires you to erect such
fences and gates, and that for neglect to do
so the railway company is liable TO be fined.
aud that no further permit is needed, I'M
less this duty is soon voluntarily performed,
il will become the duty o, tho commissioners
TO secure the aid Of the court, possibly not in
the same sense intended by your attorneys,
but by way Of prosecution and fine"
CATHEDRAL GoSG CLOCKS, in marbeized ana
bronze cases, from sl2,50 up; Fronch black marbl,
cases, from SIS up. K. HARRIS q Co., 1872 Seventh
street.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
ovERcoATs. EIscman Bros, cor. Seventh and !
Marriage Iicenses.

The following marriage licenses wcreissued
to Daniel Rollins and Mamie Dabney. Richard
Lydstone Smallwood and May Ellis Newton,
Harry A. Davis and Mary 9. Barrand, Jacob
Smith and Susan Jones' William IL. Jones
and Frazier II. Douglass, Taylor Fitzhugh
and Maria Hill, all of this city.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Rochester Beer.

Try It, and If not the best bottled beer get your
money back. Delivered to any part of the city,
ly dozen or case, a; 10 cents per dozen. Order by
mail or telephone.
F. H. FINLEY. 1906 Penna. ave.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

The West End Minstrels an organization
composed of several we'll known society young
men, are practicing for an Entertainment for
the benefit Of the Children's hospital.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
ST. rEBEsA,s soClABLE.
How the Fair OF That Church Was Bril-
IIantly CLOSED Last Night.


Iiantly Closed Last Night.
The sociable closing the fair for the benefit
of st. Teresa's church, in Uniontown, was
held at Odd Fellows hall, navy yard, last
evening. The hall was filled to its utmost
capacity. A section of the Marine band rem
dered excellent music. The committees
were: Ballet master, NJ. Quinn; reception
committee, George SSidmore, T. Kane, +.
Keefe, and C. Arnold floor COM
mittee, w. Frier, A. Repeth,
and J. 4. Reagan. Among the ladies present
were Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Wood,
Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Riordon, Misses BERTHE
Reagan Kreamer, Mack, Quade, Morgan,
Fitz, Acton, NJ. Quigley, NJ. Quade, McLaugh-
lin, Susie Spicer, johnson, Bryerton. Tobin,
Goodwin, and Barrett, and Father Hughes,
parish priest; Messrs George Graves, Robert
Greenwell. Hartnett, Maloney, De Neale,
Howe, Quade, Coffey, O'Meara, Shrieve, Clar-
voc, Arnold, Howlin, Devercaux, Hutching-
son, Wright, and Craven. Dancing was kept
up until an early hour this morning, and an
enjoyable time was had by all present.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

WAsHINGToE, ID. C., Oct. q, 1888.
sealed bids invited for furnishing about $4,000
pounds of Iron Castings for covering capitals large
columns and pllAst0Ts In the new Pension Building,
10 be opened AZ noon on DECEMBER 3, 1883.
Bids 10 be addressed as below, where drawings and
specifications can be had. M. 2, Ml.lGS,
Supervising Enginenr and Architect New Pension
Building, No. lale n street northwest.
oc30 LOG ll23 2edelW2t
National Republican., 1883-11-28

TEMPLE HOTEL. Ninth street, orr postonlcc.
Homeike and attractive; icmpcr.Hc' Excellent
meals, IS cents; rooms and board, 81 per day
Liberal reduction per week or nonh.
Mrs SARAH ID. LA FETRA, proprietor.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

FOR three winters have been afflicted with ca
tarrh and cold in the head. / used Eys Cream
I. +. Mccormick Judge common pleas) Elizabeth
N. ]. (PriCe, so eenIsl
National Republican., 1883-11-28

SECONDHAND CLOTHING of all descriptions
bought and the highest cash prices paid Call or
address $. Guggenhelmer, 623 Seventh stee,
southwest OldeTs mail promptly attended u.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
nAIdernoy Dairy wapona..

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning.
ind delivered in u b Ward" prints, at 45c. per To-
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball. buLtermilk, 5c.
= quart, and sweet milk, &c. per quart
National Republican., 1883-11-28

THE highest cash prices paid. for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &C. Call on or
address Herzuy, No. 3O5 Ninth street, near Penn
SylVania
National Republican., 1883-11-28

Mignonetto Choral society: "Supplication,"
q quartette, from Esther; "Gloria Patria,"
Haydni "Veni Creator" from Millards mass
in 81 "Be Thou Exalted" by Bradbury.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Death Of n Druggist.

Mr. T. G. De Molle, tho East Washington
druggist, died at his residence, corner of
Ninth and East Capitol streets, shortly before
0 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness
of five weeks Deceased was highly re-
spected, and had many friends in this city.
The funeral will take place from the above
residence tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
NEW SUITS,
A. T. Moran vs.. Mrs V. Richold; certiorari.

Essex COUNTY, VA.-Mr. James Z. Miuon,
clerk, says: II have used Browns Iron Bit
ters and found it valuable for the purposes
which it claims"
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Light Days Work for che District
Judiciary Yesterday.

THE COURT RECORD.
Light Days Work for che District
Judiciary Yesterday.
But little business was docketed yester-
day, as seen from the following:
General 7erm-Clief Justice Carter, justices
James and COr.-Wiencr ct ux. VS.. utermehle:
argned and submitted. Adjourned till 10 II. m.
leave to Withdraw replication and file amendment
refused, LOugram vs. Meyer; Edward G. CARING
ton appointed commissioner 10 take tes imony.
Callahan VS.. English; sale made absolute: referred
TO auditor to state account and make distribution.
Jardca VS.. Bulger ct al; leave granted to file
amended bill Edwards VS. Edwards; appearance
of absent defendant ordered. EdmOnds VS.. Ken
nedy: sale ordered and James H. Savile and John
+. Hanna appointed trustees to sell. National
savings bank VS.. Adams; auditors report ratified.
COOkley VS.. Kendall; leave TO Withdraw original
papers granted, Bickford vs. Bickiord; divorce
vinculo matrimoni granted. Costin VS.. John
SON. leave to amend bill granted. Ga. liant vs. Gal
lant Mary J. Gallant appointed guardian ad Item.
Agncw VS.. Ford; auditors report confirmed and
distribution ordered. Adjourned till lC:l5 a. M.
Sl,97SlS interest from Nov l. 1877. Hassett vs.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company; on trial.
Criminal Lourt--Jus,ice Wylfe-Jeremiah Costello,
forgery; verdict not guilty. Jeremiah Costello,
forgery; MOLE prosequi. William IL, Ottman,
stored stolen property. District Of Columbia vs..
Edward Tanner unlicensed bar; verdict not
guilty. District of Columbia VS.. August Smith,
unlicensed bar; jury disagree. District of Colum-
bia VS.. thomas MAlle, unlicensed bar rvcoEni-
zance forfeited; sci. ia. ordered and issued. Ad-
journed till 10 a, m.
NEW SUITS.
A. T. Moran vs.. Mrs. V. Rchold; certiorari.
COURT CALL
General Ttrm.-Nos. ~ aud a.
Equity COur.-Nos ii, %, 23, and 80.
Cdcuh t0urt-Nos. 5s. n, Ill, llO, 100, 122, 123
81, and III.
CrinlinaL COrt.-District cases.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Thanksgiving scrxlcs.

TwENTY-FIyE dollar suits TO order, EIseman
Bros, cor. Seventh and Il.
National Republican., 1883-11-28
Sptrial Notites.

n~N- HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON CON
EsSS tinenta!s, Nov. 2I..The members of the
Washington ContineItals will meet at their armOry
ON II URSDAY MORNING, at o'clock sharp, in
i"it III u"''oi' CAPT. W. w. MILLS. Commanding
National Republican., 1883-11-28
THE COURT RECORD.

SCROLLS toys, favors, scraps, &c. at J. Jay Goud's
National Republican., 1883-11-28
GIlp Natfultal Rtgllhlttalt
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

The business firms appearing in his column
are among the beet and most reliable in nis city.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

n~SSF-s NATIONAL RIFLES.-A SPECIAL
E-S meeting Q, this commapd VIII be held a
no,tanl. j. o. p. BURNSIDE. Captain command
National Republican., 1883-11-28

n|,8s FORD'S COUNTRY SAUSAGE GOLDEN
kSS Cured Breakfast bacon, and Pure Leaf Lard.
Stalls COS and 900 th ST. wing Centre Market no2 3'
National Republican., 1883-11-28
MAssAoE.-see Prof Nissen's advertisements

Divorce Granted.
Yesterday Chancellor Hagner granted o
divorce to Arabella s. Bickford from Nathan
B. L. Bickford She charged desertion for
over two years. They were married in Sa-
vannah, Ga, in 1867, and have two children.
NEVER in the history of our house have we
shown such complete assortment ofclothing for
men and boys. Eseman Bros, corner Seventh
and E.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

MISS HARRoVERs SELECT BoARDING
nj and Day school for Young ladies and Chill;
dren 1870 Massachusetts avenue, late residence oil
General Geo. b. Mcclellan, near TO II 81. cars For
circulars apply to principal.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

e~,.ss@' LONsllrAIIUN AND BILIOUNNESs
kSS banisned II knights medicines used
Sold at Coughlin's Temple Drug store. seli.tf
National Republican., 1883-11-28
DAoKwAnp AND INvALID BOYS.

The undersigned, an experienced phyaioian and
teacher mpkes the care and instruction OF such boys
q speclalty Location delightful. Address
DIR. WILLIAMSON, Lyme. Conn.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

s~,.s~s STARR PARSONS. %. D. s., 9TH 4 E SITS.
nv NV. Al branches of Dentistry performed.
g~szs DIR. liARTLEBEN, SUCCESSOR 10 DR.
aEy CArman, 1915 Fourteenth street northwest.
Inc Dentistry al reasonable rates Isee Evening starG
sl~itern wears eNperieuce myI II
National Republican., 1883-11-28

TVoWE'S BoOKKEEPING-THE SHORTEST
Ill method in the United States; months OF study
saved by an experienced book Keeper NO text books
10 study AN they are practically useless, With pen
manshp &c. Is a month; 2i2 for three months
Howes Rapid Business PenmanBhip aone,sA Howes
National Republican., 1883-11-28
DIR, WILLIAM Nj. CATE

o~c..aS-s HAY FEVER HAS TO 90 IF KNIGHT IS
* medicines are taken. Coughlln, Druggist J.
and Niuth street sells them. sell-ti
National Republican., 1883-11-28

a~,-,,fSs DIR. II. CANDEF VITAPATHTo
E-sS Physician, employ Rli the vast health g
vital medicine Food water. air, he4E, light, cleo
tIcty aud vital magD Detism treat all difficulties
i,morrhoids, malaria all blood diseases, 80. Con-
fuilutiun free
. sicc, Gdj street northwest opposite Masonic
Tpplnlp.
National Republican., 1883-11-28

N5Ms- THE LADIES OF ISRAEL CHURCH
W. will give It gTsnd Thanksgiving supper on
80 & teniDg Of fTHANKSGiN No DA NGV, ~, nt
the Church. and promise All enjoyable time TO all.
ocHnd accurate caterers VIII Onlclale. IuOllG ~ .
invited, Price % ccuis. nO!B 80
National Republican., 1883-11-28

msso RIGGS MARKET WILL BE OPEN o.
VIZ Wednesday CTHANKSGIVING) eve al
Ter u M. No marriott on Thursday. no2s.lt
National Republican., 1883-11-28

Every Line in the city the Center Markeven the
Belt Line
National Republican., 1883-11-28

ag- FOOD, SEED. SAND, AND MEDICiNl
SSxS for birds. at Coughlin's Drug store; also
variety ol goods not to be found elsewhere. sel7-I
National Republican., 1883-11-28
pnoposALs ToR NOS cAsrINos.

ocsi.w6w
National Republican., 1883-11-28

m<5SSss PROF. NISSEN'S INSTITUTE OF GYM
W. nastics, Massage and Swedish Movement
Cue. MRrinis Hall lady assistants. Call Tor clrcu
-
National Republican., 1883-11-28

a~sF&s KNIGHTS MEDICINES CURES ASrH-
kst9 ma Hundreds Of tsaltmoniala can been &C
CopEhliDiS drug stoKe, e.1SaRl0 gsRRle, ealsu
National Republican., 1883-11-28

n~,sf@ PURE COD LIVER OH 4Oc PINT; ALL
SS5 the cough remedies, clrest protectors, &c,
eau be had at Coughlln's DRUG Store, sel7-if
National Republican., 1883-11-28

s,-r,Y-s HOMEopATuIC MEDICINES OF
k.sS every kind, food for infants, tracacl drops,
witch hazel oil, &c. DC, NJ Coughlin's Masonic TEN.
nlc fcl5.uf
National Republican., 1883-11-28

A rocFSSE ,S.S ARY,zc, lT., H. FTcKLiNe 1860 SD
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-20
A HERMIT MISER

The cause of the death of the hermit!
miser, Austin Risley, who was found dead in his
barn near Aurora, O., is as mysterious rs ever.
The worn and dirty clothing which had been
cut from the body of the miser was thrown
carelessy into one corner Of the dilapidated
house, and was avoided by every ono who
through curiosity entered the home. A
neighbor took it upon himself to search this
little pile of apparent rubbish. The result
WAS astonishing Stored away in the peck
cts, in wallets of various descriptions, in
stocking legs, and in the Innings of the old
coat was the sum of $15.027. The money
consisted mostly of greenbacks of largo
denominations. A number of notes were
also found. It is believed that the old man
was the owner of handbook, number OF
bonds and mortgage, and that they will yet
be found somewhere is the house. The
clothing taken from the miser's body appears
to have been all he possessed in that line
1t is believed that large amount of specie
is buried somewhere in the ground near the
house, and many persons are digging around
in various places in hopes of hitting upon
come of the hidden treasure.
The funeral of the old man was well at
tended. The majority went ont OF mere
curiosity, for Risley was well known by rer.
utation for miles around. No one, however,
had ventured upon his lonely haunts, and
he had been left alone with his gold for
years.