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The Press., 1883-11-15

WHY WE ARE SIcK.-No device that can add to the comfort and convenience of a dwelling is omitted in our smodern arohitec- ture, and money is not regarded when the luxury of clothing or beauty of personal adoration is in question. Hence we all live in better houses and wear better clothes than did our forefathers. Why should've not take the same better care of our health Why should dyspepsia and the train of diseases that follow 1t, almost unknown in the olden time, be so prevalent now? Simply because of the poisonous and indigestible trash which in these days is forced upon the public as genuine food or used to adulterate those ar ticles that go to make up the daily bill of fare of every household. Our forefathers were content to make money by plain and honest methods but the hot competition of the present day and the strife for rapids riches have called forth all the ingenuity of modern science to devise cunning deceptions that shall enable the avaricious dealer to more rapidly increase his profts even, thongh he destroy the health ofsthe public. thereby. The consequence is adulterated, impure, poison ous and bogus food on every hand,
 The people buy these adulterated articles of food because they are cheap, entirely ig- norant of their poisonous qualities. A few years ago this evil had reached such alarming proportions in England that the public senti-
 
 parliament enacted the most severe oppressive laws. Dr. Small, U. s. A., after an examina- ton recently made under the direction of the war department, concludes that the adulter- ation of food is as great in this country to- day, and Of as dangerous 8 character, as it was in England at the time referred to. No article entering so generally into the food of every family has been found more villainous- ly adulterated then baking powder, For the purpose of undersel1ing an absolutely pure powder like the 'Royal'-which has become the standard for purity and strength in bak- ing powders hundreds of dealers are putting up baking powders with cheap and adulter- ated cream of tartar containing lime, earth, etc., adding strength by the free use of alum. These powders are sold cheap, but their use is expensive, for they are one of the chief causes of the dyspepsia from which the Amer | ican people are suffering. This species of adulteration, at least, can be avoided by fol lowing the advice of Prof. Mott, the chemist to the government, who recommends con- sumers Swhen purchasing baking powders to select one standard powder, as the Royal Baking Powder rather than to risk purchas- l ing adventurous compounds put upon the the market by persons who have no higher motive than dollars and cents"
 l We hope to see congress take hold of this important matter in sufficiently vigorous manner to put an end to the whole nefarious business In the mean time, if people will be as careful to buy the best and purest food as they are to wear the best clothes and build the most comfortable houses, it will not be necessary to ask so frequently the question 'sWhy are we sick ?" Every scientific test has proven the Royal" to bepure and whole 1 some. >f
The Press., 1883-11-15

colonel in the south has committed sui eide. If all the other colonels had attended the funeral the report would have gone forth that there was another rebellion,
The Press., 1883-11-15

Father is Getting We'll. ''My daughters say: - sHow much better father is since he used Hop Bit ters." ''He is getting well after his long suffering from disease declared incurable,
 "And.we are so glad that he used your Bitters.'- A LADY of Utica, N. Y.
The Press., 1883-11-15

THE CoMMANDER-M- -OHIEF of the Grand Army of the Republic, Major George s, Mer- Til. Few remedies are better known in this vicinity than Sulphur Bitters, their sale has been very general throughout this section, and the number of reliable and we'll attested cases of beneficial results and recovery by their use, is large and beyond Mspuie.
The Press., 1883-11-15

Why do you suffer with Back Ache, Pain in tho Chest, Rheumatism, or lameness any where when Hop Plaster will surely give you relief Druggists sell them, 25 cts. 10
The Press., 1883-11-15

Correspondents which did not arrive in time last weeks issue.)
 sf WFgST STAFFORD -.
The Press., 1883-11-15
Potaska cures sudden colds and sore throats.

Potaska cures sudden colds and sore throats.
 Dr. James T. Musick, Sullivan, Ind, writes: ssI introduced Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial in this place eight years ago. rec ommend it in every case where there is ten dency to tubercles and other chronic diseases.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
TIE NrwsnoYs, STRIKE.
A LivCiy Meeting Held Last Night-Ti
Debate ANT Iis Results.

A LivCiy Meeting Held Last Night-Thc
Debate auG Iis Results.
There were two candles whose dim and
pickering light throw many shadows and lit
up the faces of half hu ndrcd boys, of many
colors and sizes, in u cellar last night under
the Star office Tho low ceiling of tho sub
torranean apartment re-echoed the cries aud
laughter of tho boys, and a passorby would
have imagined that all the street gamins in
the city were testing their lung power.
The meeting, for such il was,
was called for the purpose
of boycotting oil Sunday papers not acced-
ing to their demand. The boys assembled
were representatives Of all the nowsboys In
the city. 1t was ludicrous to see the presi-
dent, q stalwart colored lad, who wanted
"pal'menty rules Served and i'll most cases
the boys did observe them.
One little white boy, scarcely half score
in years, sat on a box and puiied away at n
cigar blowing the smoke into the face of u
little maroon -Goorcd lad who sat next him.
The latter did not scom to appreciate this
treatment, for in short time he sprang to his
feet and proceeded to pummel his tormentor,
when the president took hand and separated
them.
The meeting was called to order, and after
the secretary had called the roll and reg
istered the names the president asked for
suggestions.
Else in favor of bycatting tho whole CO.
boose and startin' q paper uf our own," said
diminutive assisted emigrant.
"Naw," said little darkey; lets ask the
the bosses tor guy us the papers fur two cents
an q ha'f."
"Mc and Mike" said bright-faced little
lad, pointing to his companion, "is fur buyln'
on'y them rs comes down."
This suggestion seemed to meet with the
/ x;ntu nf hoUa
loudly applauded.
Now and the president threw critical
glance at tho reporter, who had just entered,
''what cher want2" He then turned to the
boys and proposed TO mount the intruder"
The reporter explained his mission, and the
president proceeded. "Now," said he,
Twelve got ur lot NV big bugs as'll
back u.s. and we don't want to cave. Their
scheme is to ask the proprietors Nv therpapers
to lot us have them fur two and half cents,
and if they don't do it, why, then we'll not
buy EN-"
This worthy argument was received with
cheers, and after 1t had been drafted into q
rough resolution it was adopted. IL was also
agreed to ask for the aboishment of tho
check system, so that the boys could get Their
papers at any time for the same price. The
boys were iubilant over their achievement,
and the president was regarded with admira
tion, and believed to be an embryo Statesman
| y liner NtdT IL cnalBlh US lhor IL lIs worm,
said little gamin as he fixed up his sus
penders, "an / move that we ask 'em to re-
duce their prices"
This suggestion seemed to meet with appro
baton, and it was decided that committee
should wait on the propretors of the Stmdd,
Post, Herald, and Capital, and the Star, ant
ask to reduce the price of their papers to the
boys.
The meeting soon after adjourned, and a
the boys turned away one Of them informed
the reporter that " they were on q strike"
National Republican., 1883-08-17
pTRGnNAl.


Judge W. Fullerton, of New York, is at the st.
James
Mr. and Mrs. ]. f. Prudy, New York, are at
Wormleys.
Mr. and Mrs. @. D. Barker, of New Orleans, are
at the st. James.
b. +. Chalfant and family, Of Wilmington, Del
are at the 81. James.
II, C. Perry, Chicago, and h. F. Gaylord New
York, are at the Riggs.
l.. A. DOdd, Chicago, and ]. b. Egell, Columbia,
S. c., are at the ST. James.
Dr. ]. A. Murphy, Col. G. W. Moulton and wife,
Cincinnati, are at the Ebbitt.
Joseph T. Nevin, Plttsburg and w. II. Grlswold,
Connecticut, are at the Riggs.
j. J. Deppeler, John Drake and Charles Mccoy,
New York, are at the National.
@. r. Russell and wife, Cincinnati and Ben
Blowitt, st. Louis, are ut the Riggs.
l.. p. Huburd and wife, Ohio, and +. D. Will
iams, Philadelphia are at the Riggs.
Jacob Baiz, j. NJ. Garnett New York, and G.
Mohle, New Orleans, are at the Arlington.
Gen. and Mrs. Grant were given a reception on
Wednesday evening at the Deer Park hotel.
NJ. NJ. LedNith, wife, Miss Ledwith, and Mrs
Fannie Taylor, Florida, are at the National.
Hon, II, kellogg, ohio;, Hon, George Merritt
| and Miss Nichols, New York, are at the Ebbitt.
Mrs. c. NJ. Pitchlyn and Mrs, S. G. Pitohlyn,w
Beach, have returned TO the city.
Rev. f. M. Todd, formerly of Manassas, Va, 1!
spending few weeks with Mr., John Moses, at his
beautiful summerresidence at Spring Lake, on the
Jersey coast
DR.. Stanton has been summering for couple Of
weeks at Cresson Pa, They have nothing hu
water to drink at Cresson, but the doctor hai
grown fat on 1t.
7, J. Taylor, New York B., p, Cox, city; J. G
HELEN, Old Point. Va; Il. W. Nelson, Chicago
Lee Ach, New York, and Louis Fritz, Memphis
Tenn, are at the ST. Marc,
w. ]. Loader Charles G. Rice, William Byers
New York; David Mayer, Virginia; Y. Bonsourau
Cincinnati, Ohio; il, n, Reese, Lancaster Pa, anC
W, H. Murray, Philadelphia, are at the Ebbitt'
Mr.. NJ. d. Lincoln left the city in July hoping
change would improve her health but she wa
prostrated with Il malariGl fever at Canandaigua
NJ T., at the residence OF her brotherin-law, DR.,
A. Hawley She Is slowly improving, but will no
be able TO continue her journey for some time
Her son, j. d. Lincoln, is with her.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
Tooter WiIliams,s Hand.

Mr.. Tooter Williams astonished the Thomp-
son Street Poker club Saturday night says
Life, by raising Mr.. Gus Johnson sixty-dve
cents when that gentleman opened the last
Jack pot of the evening. Mr.. johnson showed
up two small pair and prccipitately fell out,
but Mr.. Canteloupe Smith stood the raise and
drew four cards. Mr.. Williams stood pat.
After the draw Mr.. Smith skinned his cards,
breathed very hard, and bet postage stamp
and battered cent. Mr. Williams promptly
raised him Si.4O. Mr.. Smith hesitated, but
finally drew forth his wallet. "Loolr hyar,
yo' coon, what yo got dat yo'se gittin Sc
brash ?"
"Yo' find out Of yo' bet dat dollnh fohty-
jcs' yo' see," retorted Mr.. Williams, evidently
getting excited.
"Yo'se done rise do tar outen me too often,
Now what yo' got ?' said Mr.. Smith, putting
his money into tho pot. ...fYll.l
Mr.. Williams looked disconcerted. elise
ies' got small king-full," he faltered.
"King full's good" said Mr.. Smith.
"But amt got it," said Mr.. Williams.
"What has yo' got den ?" said Mr.. Smith.
"I'se got three queens"
"Three queens is good" Said Mr.. Smith.
"But haint got en-" said Mr.. Williams.
"What has yo' got den?" queried Mr.
Smith, growing little inpatient.
"Ise got two par" said Mr.. Williams.
"Dat's good" said Mr.. smith,
"But haint got EN-"
ooh come, now, niger, what has yo' got p
"I'se got one par"
"Dat's good"
"But haint got it," said Mr.. Williams
whose situation was growing perilous
"Lans' stars niger, quit yo' foolin! Wha
has yo' gotP
Mr.. Williams slowly skinned his cards
IL haint got muffin"
"Well, dat's good"
National Republican., 1883-08-17
Local Items.

A little son of Mr., George Wood, of No. $40
Ninth street southeast, aged about 2 years,
managed to secure a phial containing NOR
phine about $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and swallowed some of the contents. The
child is now lying in dangerous condition,
although medical aid was aoon after the oc-
currence rendered by Drs Gaines, Hagner,
and Herbert. 1t is SUPPOSED that the fve-
year-old brother of the sick child took tho
bottle from the mantelpiece and gave it to
the younger one.
1t was reported on Capitol hill last night
that colored man named Thomas was at
tackled by another colored man, with an AK,
on Pennsylvania avenue and had his head
split open. Inquiry was made at the police
station, but nothing was known of IL there.
A painful accident happened to Mr. Joseph
Fitzgerald, bartender at st. Marc hotel, last
night While handling a bottle of seltzer il
exploded. piece of the glass cutting him
severely on the forehead.
The Garibaldi picnic is postponed until
next Monday, the twentieth instant.
The Indian show which was to have taken
place yesterday at Athletic park was post
poned on account of the rain, but will exhibit
to-day at $3.50 o'clock p. m.
Mr.. Harry c. Bowers has received from
Heber tent, No. 10, Independent Order of
ReChabites, an official copy of resolutions
passed by that organization, thanking him
self and the officers of the steamer Armenia
for their courtesy during their recent oxcur,
sion, and testiiying to the seaworthiness OF
| the steamer
A fight occurred in the American house
| last night between several intoxicated guests.
| AT one time 10 looked as if IL would become
! quite a serious aflray, but tho combatants
! were separated and taken to their rooms.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
THE BLACKAMoRE CLAIM.
What is Learned OF 1t from Parties Who
are Supposed 10 Know.

As mentioned in The REPUBLICAN hereto
fore, party named Samuel b. Edmonston, of
st. Louis is in the city, who claims to be the
rightful owner of certain lands embraced
within tho limits of tho district, including
South Washington and a large portion of the
capital parks. 1t is also said that certain
James Greenleaf sold tho property to tho gov
ernment in fee, and Edmonston clai ms
that Greenleafs interest was only lien
held for nincty-nine years, and that
those holding tho property have no fee simple
title, but Edmonston is willing to settle with
the present holders and give deed and title
in consideration of S3,000,OOO.
a reporter of THE REpURLIoAN interviewed
gentleman from St. Louis and lady from
Pittsburg last night, and was told by them that
the original owners of the propertyi in question
were the Blackamore family, of st. Louis, the
heirs of which reside lin st. Louis, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg Illinois, and Missouri. The land,
thoy say, was leased for ninety-nine years,
and no title in fee simple given, and as the
time is about to expire the descendants are
preparing to claim their own.
A meeting was held in the city of Pitts
burg not long ago by the descendants ia
make arrangements for this purpose, Hon.
| William A. Patrick, ex-treasurer of ST.
Louis, and ox-Mayor Blackamoro,
of Pittsburg being among the heirs. A
prominent lawyer Of Philadelphia, who is
ono of tho heirs, said at the time of the
meeting that the claim was good and advised
its prosecution. Mr.. Samuel b. Edmonston
may be one of the heirs of the old Blacka-
more family, but it could not be ascertained
whether he was or not.
Tho only possible claim any one may have
upon land in the district arising from leases
granted prior to the revolution, can only
arise from lands situated in the ancient towns
| or villages of Carrollton and Hamburg. These
towns were laid out-the former north
ward of the inlet formed by
the mouth of James creek, west of the site OF
tho navy yard, the latter around tho mouth
Of Goose creek or the "Tiber," to the north
west of tho monument. 1t is possible that
the commissioners failed to get perfect title
to some of the lots in these towns because OF
possibly long leases. 1t is, however, highly
improbable that they did not At any rate
nothing is surer than that the government
has perfect title to every spot of ground it
owns in the District of Columbia.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
THE WINNERS AT THE WIRE.
Results OF YesterdNy's Racing nt sOrn-
torn, Rochester, and San Francisco.

togR, Rochester, aud san Francisco.
SARATOGA, n. ", Aug. 16.-The weather
is very warm, the track In fine condition, and
tho attendance large. First race, Congress
Hall stakes, for all ages, heats of threc-quar-
tcrs of mile. Sauntorer won the first heat,
Navarro second, and Monarch third. Timo,
l:l5. Sauutercr went lame.
The second race was won by Bonnie Lizzie,
Navarro second, Sauntcror third. Time,
1:lJh
Third heat, Bonnie Lizzie won tho heat
and race, Sauntorer was second. Time,
1I0}.
Second race handicap sweepstakes for all
ages, mile and five furlongs. Tax Gathei or
won, Wedding Day second, Kinney third.
Time, 2:5l.
Third races, for all ages, one mile, was won
byDan X, Princess Louise second, Glcnga-
rino third. Time 1i6l.
Fourth race, handicap stccplechase, about
two and three quarter miles Disturbance
won, Miss Moulsey second Rienzi third.
Time, 532.
HARTFORD Conn. Aug. 16.-The entries
for the special 2:1O class race to be trOttcd Mt
Charter Oak park on sept 6 are Il. s.
| Phalas, CHI m. Fanny Witherspoon, blk. 8.
Director, oh. IN. Adele Gould, CHI 4. Ovorman,
b, s. j. B, Thomas, ch. g. Josephus, b. &. Will
son. ch. m. Clemmie G. The race will be for
| II pUlhe Ol pluiOuU'
ROCHESTER,, Aug. 16.-The grand circuit
was continued to-day. The attendance was
large, and there was considerable enthusiasm
over all the races. Following are the sum-
| mariCs:
First race, far PAGERS of tho 2:2O class, purse
5000. divided. Westmont, l l; Billy s.
2; Lone Jack, 3 3 3; Eddy d, 4 distanced
Time: 2:20, 220l, 1894.
Second race, trotting race, 2:2O class, purse
S2,0 900, divided. Ovcrman, 3 l 1 ] Glen.
ME @, 2 4 81 Billy Button, 2 3 2 2 2;
Dick w. Wright, A a 3 4. Time, 2:19, 219i
210t 900, and 2;22l.
Third race, free for all purse $1,000, di
vided, st, Julien, l L; Edwin Thorne,
3; Fanny Witherspoop, 3 O 2. Time, 2l62
2:17l, 2;1S.
For special purse of $1,000 Jay Ego SCI
trotted to beat his own best record of 2;15 fol
five. year olds Ho made first heat in 22;
and second heat in 2l4, making the best
time on record for fve-year-olds in tho world
and winning the purse. ..
| SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug by esterdaS
was the second regular day of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse association races. The
mile heat race for purse of $500, best three
in fivo in harness, was won by Boy Frank II
three straight heats, Allen Ray receiving sec
ond place, and Barney B third. Big Liz
was distanced. Time 2:21, 222, 2;20.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
Lectures at Chautauaua.

CHAUTAUqUA, N. Y, Aug 16.--Rev. II. II.
Moore, Of Wattsbury Pa, lectured this morn
ing on the "Nihilistic Philosophy" at II
o'clock, in the amphitheater. Rev. p. S.
Henson, of Chicago, lecturod, his subject be-
ing "Ploa for the Old" Tho lecturer pro-
posed to make plea for old folks, old cul-
ture, and the old faith. Now with more than
Athenian eagerness for something new, hearts
and minds arc turned to the young. 1t is
so st Chautauqua. Childhood touches every
heart. Its possibilities arc boundless, but
there is something infinitely more touching
IN the white haired old man. Young America
should cultivate reverence for old aye The
boy is the governor, but old folks have
some rights still. A plea was made for
old colleges and culture, and reference was
made TO GOth's and Vandal's attacking every
classic shrine and calling the classics fetish.
We want something practical. Material in
terests are really not material they are not
National Republican., 1883-08-17
FAILED IN BUSINESS.
Saint Morse, the "Passion Play" Man,
Makes an Assignment-A Small Bank
in Indiana Closes Its Doors.

Saint Morse, the "PassiOn Play" Man,
Makes an Assignment--A Small Bank
in Indiana Closes Its Doors.
Boston, Aug. 16.--At a meeting to-day of
the creditors of Charles w. Clement that
gentlemen said he started business in Decem-
ber, 1851 with Fayette Shaw as special
partner. His business had beon prosperous,
and but for peculiar relations with the Shaw
Bros. he would have strong and solvent
house to-day. The financial statement pro-
sented shows liabilities Of $557, 400. (There is
also an item against Clement on the books of
Shaw Bros. for money and merchandise
advanced on notes, amounting to S2l5, ,4S0 J
The assets arc $302,200, the stock being
rated at its salable value. An investigating
and advisory committee of five was appointed,
aud the meeting adjourned subject to the
call Of this committee.
CINCINNATI OHIO, Aug. 16.-Capt Vim
cent Shinkle, of Covington, KY, made an as
sgnment yesterday to Judge VIM. Finley and
Il. F. Miller; cause, the tightening of the
money market and the refusal of the banks
to renew his paper. The liabilities are csti-
mated at $4,000 Capt Shinkle says his
assets will equal his liabilities. The chief
creditors are tho banks and he has embar-
raised himself in helping his son, who would
have beon forced into bankruptcy by the loss
OF tho steamer CharleS Bouman III ne nad not
advanced him 100000. He had also sunk
$4,000 with his brother, who failed some
time ago. His chief business was steamboat
ing. Ho resides in the costliest house in Gov
ington.
RICHMOND, IND, Aug. 16.-The Farmers
bank had not opened its doors up to noon to-
day. The directors are holding meeting, at
which it is believed they will wind up the
affairs of the bank. They are composed Of
substantial men, principally farmers, and the
dopostors will be paid in full. The bauk was
established in 1877 by Stanley q Co., and
managed by James L. Thomas, the cashier.
The depositors are principally farmers. The
deposits amount to between $4,000 and
$4,000. Most of the depositors hold certih-
Gates on which the bank paid interest. The
bank has been regarded as shaly for long
time and the suspension at any other time
would have caused no comment. The suspen-
sion is supposed to have been caused by bad
management. None of the other banks are
affected.
New York, Aug 16.-Salmi Morse to-day
made an assignment to George ID. Roberts
and Albert G.. Eaves Of the lease Of the thea
ter built by him for the production of the
Passion Play. The lease is for five years, at
$4,000 year, with privilege of renewal
National Republican., 1883-08-17
SlCnmerA.

The following arrivals were reported yes
terday:
Meath, from Mediterranean ports, and Mareca,
from Liverpool at New York.
Kate, from Cardiff; Katie, from Havre; Penn
land from Antwerp Romano, from Hull and
Santo Domingo from West Indian ports, ut New
York
Waesand, from New York, passed Lizard Point
Rhaetia, from New York, Mt Hamburg.
Fulda, from New York, passed Scilly.
National Republican., 1883-08-17

solid substantials. Man is n bigger thing
than a mountain bigger than the great earth
itself To know is TO grow.
The lecturer made ploa for tho old book
and the old faith. A little learning, he said,
was likely to make man fool The old
book is not in peril. It Illuminated the Dar-
winian principle of the survival of the iittcst.
DIR. Henson received an ovation from the inn
Inense audience
National Republican., 1883-08-17
The Apaches Bohaving ThomseIves.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. l6.-A special dispatch
from Tucson, Arizona, says: Mayor Strauss,
of Tucson, has just returned from Hermosillo,
Sonora, and states that while there he made
careful inquiry Of both civil and military
officials concerning the reported Apache
depredatiops in Sonora since Gen. Crooks
return. They all told him that they had not
received any information, official or private
of single person being killed, or of any
depredations since Gen. Crook left Sonora
They believe that the reports are without
any foundation, and were simply started for
Sensational purposes.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
Death OF Maj. Altman.

Maj. Charles Altman, a clerk in the Wal
department, died of heart disease yesterday
at his residence on Massachusetts, avenue
near Seventh street northwest Maj. Alt,
mann was well known, and during the wal
in the goth Iowa regiment. He was 40 years
of age.
National Republican., 1883-08-17
Shot nv His Father-In-Lnxv.

Troy, N. Y, Aug. 16.-Joseph N. Hemen.
way, of Troy, was shot last night at Benning
ton, VT, by Charles lockwood, his father-in
law, while endeavoring to force an entrance
into Rockwood's house to see his child. Rock
wood discharged shotgun, severely wound
ing Hemenway.