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National Republican., 1883-01-25
The Late Alexander II. Doome.

At n meeting of the clerks of the division OF
inquiries and replies, second auditors office
called to take action in regard to the death oi
their fellow-clerB, Alexander II. Doome, Mr.
S. l.. Faunce was chosen chairman, and Mr.
]. II. b. jenkins secretary. The committee
on resolutions reported the following, which
were adopted:
WHEREAS, death has entered our circle aud
taken 10 rest our friend and fellow clerk, Alexan-
der X. Doome; therefore be II
Resoived, That by his death the department loses
faithful servant, one indeed who gave his SER
vices long after his physical strength was too far
exhausted for labor Of any kind
Res0tued, That Mr.. DoOme, by his courteous bear
ing and gentlemanly manner, won for himself the
esteem and affection of all those with whom he
was associated, and that we are deeply pained by
his removal, losing thereby true friend, q char.
acter worthy of love aud respect.
Resolved, That we tender TO his widow and rela-
tives our warmest sympathy in this their hour OF
bitter sorrow, commencing them to the Allwise
Father, who alone can comfort in this deep afiic-
tion.
RESOLVED, That copies of these resolutions be
sent to his widow, to his aged mother, and TO the
city papers with request for their publication.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
NO BILL.
The Grand Jury Unanimously Declines TO
IndIct MIR. Dickson.

Indict MIR. Dickson.
II was learned last evening that the grand
jury yesterday decided to find no bill against
Mr.. William Dickson, in connection with the
alleged jury fixing arising out of the first star
route case, and would so report to Judge Wy
lie to-day. On obtaining this information u
REPUBLICAN reporter called on Special AS
sistant Attorney IL. II. Wells to find out from
him whether the action of the grand jury had
been officially communicated to him. Mr..
Wells said he had heard that the grand jury
would return no bill, but he had received no
direct intimation of it, and hardly expected
to, as the matter will be reported to the court
"Does that end the case against Mr. Dick
sonp" said the reporter.
"That ends the case as far as this COM
plant is concerned" replied Mr.. Wells, in a
rather guarded tone.
"What do you mean by this complaint? ,"
"Thc grand jury were considering the case
as sent to them from the police court and ex-
amining witnesses to find out if there was n
case"
"Will you take any further action in the
matter?"
Mr. Wells declined to say what his course
might be in the future, but his guarded man
ncr in answering seemed to intimate that he
had some reserve batteries.
"Can Dickson bring an action against any
body now?"
"Who?"
Brewster Cameron. for instance" Mr..
Wells laughed, and, after moments pause,
said, I" hardly think he will"
Pursuing his Investigations further the re-
porter learned that after carefully considering
all the evidence laid before them the grand
jury had come to the conclusion that there
was no case against Mr.. Dickson and decided,
by unanimous vote to take no action. When
the news was known Mr. Dickson was the
center of newspaper attraction, Of course he
regarded the action of the grand jury as his
complete vindcation. He declines to say at
present what action he may now take in re-
gard to the matter.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
BEWARE THE PLAGUE.
Fenrs That Clerks Residing Ina Baltimore
May Spread Smallpox Through the De
pnrtments.


May Spread Smallpox Through the De-
partments.
To The Editor.
All the way from one to two hundred clerks
employed in the government departments
here live in Baltimore and come here daily to
their work and return at night. Many of
these persons live in the very heart of the in
fccted districts, and their presence here while
living thus places in constant and imminent
jeopardy the lives of many thousands of peo-
pie here, who are compelled by their business to
be in continuous association with these infected
clerks. The fact that these persons are per-
mittcd to come and go back and forth between
the seat of the plague and our pure and health
full city is an outrage, of which Il number of
bureau officials have, within the past week, re-
fused to take cognizance so long as their i'm
mediate persons were not in danger from the
infection. 1t is clearly within the province
of the health officer to put an end to this
dangerous contagion during the prevalence OF
the epidemic in Baltimore, and we write
this note, Mr.. Editor as two of the
interested clerks, hoping that the usually
efficient gentleman at the head of tho
health office will take notice and give tho
subject his immediate attention. One of two
things should be done: The Baltimore clerks
should be compelled to stay in Washington
or else stay at home while the plague is in
progress There is no subject in which a
greater number of our best citizens are more
Immediately and deeply interested.
RUAT CG;LUM AND FIAT JUsTITIA.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
Another Adroit swlndIe.

The two swindlers who adrOitly feeced
Mr. Denekas out of 800 on the diamond
racket also played it ON another gentleman
named Weis, No. 1876 Pennsylvania avenue
tered Weiss store, took seat, and began
talking on commonplace topics, when the
younger man entered, and appeared to be in
due distress, weeping and wringing his
hands When asked what was the matter, he
said he had two very fine German table
cloths, worth $50, with him, and more at the
customhouse, and said that he must have
money to get them out. The old
swindler arose, and asked the younger
what he wanted for the tablecloths, TO which
the younger replied that he would not take
anything for them, but il he could get $l5 he
National Republican., 1883-01-25
FIRES AND FIRE ESCAPES.
Chier Engineer Cronin Makes n Statement
How 10 Avoid Disasters Mt Fires.

How TO Avoid Disasters Mt Fires.
The fire that occurred yesterday morning
in the carriage house and stables attached to
the government printing office has called
forth statement from the chief engineer of
the fire department to the effect that the
main building should he promptly supplied
with rapid means of escape for the employees
in the event of q Conilagration and this could
he done by means of portable canvas chutas.
BY this means the building, he says, could be
emptied in four or five minutes beyond a
doubt, as they are safe, expeditions, and
easily adjusted. and can he removed from
one part of the building to the other
instantly. 1t is notorious fact that the
commission having charge of the erection of
stand pipes and ladders for the government
printing Office and insane asylum have
allowed the contracting parties for the erec-
tion of said apparatus to peddle away the
time specified in their contract for the COM
pletion of said work namely, forty five
days from tho twelfth day of December
last) in a dilatOry manner on the insane
asylum, leaving the printing office
with its tons of inaammate material
without any protection in case of fire
for the safety of life or the protection of prop
crty. Seven months and two weeks have now
elapsed since congress made the appropriation
for the immediate erection of those very cs-
sential and necessary appliances for the gov
ernment printing office, and had not the fire
department responded promptly and subdued
the fire early yesterday morning there is
scarcely n doubt but there would have been q
repetition of the Milwaukee holocaust. The
escapes should have been put up months ago
Delays are dangerous, and experimental COM
missions may become responsible for many
human lives.
Chief Engineer Cronn has directed w. o
Avery, the inventor, to furnish portable can
vas tire-escape chutes for the use of the fire
department. They will be carried to fires OF
the hook and ladder trucks
National Republican., 1883-01-25

would pay It back the next day. Tae old one
said he did not have $15 but remarked the
clothes were the best of German linen and
were worth considerable. The young man
appealed to Mr.. Weis, who fell into tho net
and advanced the money, for which he is now
walking the floor gnashing his teeth. The
tablecloths are probably worth 80. The two
men will be brought over from Baltimore on
Saturday to answer to the charges Of swindling
Mr.. Denekas and Mr.. Weis,who is very anxious
70 see them again
National Republican., 1883-01-25
The skating Rink.

1t was a pleasant and merry assembly at
the Skating rink, where the Analotan Boat
club was received as tho guest of the rink.
Cards had been issued to many ladies and gen.
tlemen to be present at the reception, and the
assembly was decidedly n pleasant one. Some
fancy skating was exhibited on the glass-like
surface of the pond. Next Monday evening
Mr.. Rex Smith will give an exhibition of his
unrivalled skill on the bicycle. He will be
aided and abetted by the Capital Bicycle club.
Next Wednesday the Carroll institute will be
the guest of the rink.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
alNe PosT.oFFIoN NOTICE

Foreign malls for the week ending JANUARY q
VIII close at this office as follows:
THUHSDAY.-At 7;30 q. IN. for Germany, France.
&c. per steamship Rugia, via Plymouth, Cher.
other European countries must be directed per
Rugia " at IL M for Europe, per steamship Re-
public, via Queenstown at n. m. for Nassau and
Matanzas. Cuba, per steamship city OF Antonio; at
l;gl D. m. for Bermuda, per steamship Orinoco; at
1890 y. IN. for Cuba, Porto Rico, and Mexico, per
FltlDAY.-At $3.50 p. N. for Newfoundland and st.
Pierre Miquelon, via Halifax.
SATURDAY.--At i:SO q. m. for Europe, per steam
ship City of Chester, via Queenstown (letters for
Germany, &C., must be directed per City of Ches-
ter'O $50 Il. m for Scotland direct. per steamship
Furnessla via Glasgow uetters must be directed
per Furnessia W. at $50 a. nj for Belgium direct,
per steamship Pennland, via Antwerp; at IL a. m.
for Europe. per steamship Main, via Southampton
and Bremen; ut 1880 y. nj. for Cuba and Porto Rico,
per steamship Newport via Havana. -,.,,-
Whitney. via New orleans.
Malls for China and Japan, per steamship Oceanic,
via san FranCisCoclose January +23 at Z y. IN.
Malls for Australia, New Zealand Sandwich and
Fill Islands, per steamship City of New York, via
San Francisco. close February T3 Mt Z D. m,
AThe schedule Of closes of Trans Pacific mails Is
ranged on the basis of an uninterrupted overland
transit TO San Francisco. Mails from the ERstarrivng
ON time Mt san Francisco on tho day of sailing OF
steamers are dispatched the same day
HENRY q. PEARSON, Postmaster.
PosToFF1cE, NEW YORK, Jan. ~ 1881
nGSysoFFICE GEORGES CREEK COAL AND
Wy IRON COMPANY,
BALTIMORE, Jan. IL, 1889
Will be held at their office, No. Ralto Building.
baltimore SATURDAY. February 3, from ~ TO 1
o'clock, for election of nine directors.
jalS4ts CHAS. w MILLAR, Treasurer.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
Theatre CoIniauc.

The Theatre Comiquo is making . big sue
cess of its horse opera this week, and Miss
Fanny Buckingham proves an ideal Mazeppa,
all the requirements of that exact.
ing role. Her beautiful horse, James Melville,
also comes in for n large share of admiration
The variety programme is also good one.
There will be matinee this afternoon.
National Republican., 1883-01-25

There was large audience present, but
the bidding was not very spirited, and prices
were runous. The sale will continue this
and Friday evenings at 8 o'clock, beginning at
No. SO. Some of the choicest paintings are
vet tn he Offered
National Republican., 1883-01-25
Sprtia[ Slotitts.

N5sys THE WEST wAsHINGToN CoNsERv-
BGSS atOry of Music, ]. Z. Caulheld, musical d.
rector, principal No. 1877 1hlrtyhrs street. one door
above the pOstoice Pupils received at any time
II. ID. COOKE, President,
IS. BARBARIN, Secretary. Jai5tf
n~S1ye DIR. II. o. CANDEE, vitnpathc Physician,
~ employ all the vast health resources of
Nature scientifically applied through vital medicine:
Rood water air, heat, light, electricity, and vital
magnetism. treat all difficulties = Hemorrhoids,
mnlnrla all blood diseases, &c Consultation free.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
EAST WASHINGTON.

Mr.. Charles Clock was taken with vertigo
yesterday afternoon at the corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue aud Fourth street southeast,
and was assisted to his home by Officer Mich
olson, of the eighth precinct.
At the meeting of Clements lodge, No. 5,
last night several new members were in
stalled. Remarks were made by Messrs. II
j. Bradley, Ausburn, Gordon, Hudson, c. A.
Boyd, Samuel Kieth, and S. II. Martin, and
some excellent music by Miss Bates and
Eddie Hurting Mr.. John r. Mahorney re-
signed his position as w. c., and S. III. Martin
was elected in his place.
George Adams and Joseph NJ. o. Wilson, two
cOlOred sports, started out last evening to have
good time. After making things lively for
a short time at Congress hall, on south A,
near First street, the jolly pair ran in the
kindly embraces of Officers Barner and
Blandford, and were soon snugly located in
the eighth precinct
Five worthy tramps did their best to find
the soft side of the sleeping benches at the
station house last night. The cold weather OF
the past few days have been the means of fill
ing the lodging rooms with gentlemen OF
leisure.
Mr.. John r. Snowden was severely bitten
by dog owned by Henry Peters last night
corner Pennsylvania avenue and street
southeast This was the third time within
one week that the dog has attacked persons
The dog was killed by police officer shortly
atterward.
The Washington Light Guard held a very
enthusiastic meeting last night at their arm
ory, McCauley's hall, when eight new men,
bers were elected and n number of applications
were received. A communication was re-
ccived by the company from Meade post, g.
A. Il. The company have under cOnsidera-
tion another of their most enjoyable hops.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
United States Marshal's Sale.

by virtue OF judgment retorno hnbendo of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding
Circuit Court, January g. 1888, In law No. S28,
will sell at public sale, for cash, at Dowlings
tion rooms, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eev
enth street northwest Washington, ID. G., on SATUR-
O'clock ~ m all the right title claim and interest
of the defendant in and to the following described
busgies, seized and levied upon rs the property OF
the defendant John j. Cook TO satisfy execution Nos
233s6 and 3s7, at law In favor OF Maurice ]. Adler,
and replevled February 81 1882 in said No.
1885, and returned to me January IL 1888 for sale,
as ordered by said court.
G. Il. HENRY.
Late u. S. Marshal,
JAN. 10, 1881 ja19dtg
National Republican., 1883-01-25
LOCAL MENTION.

MFR. ii. y. BERLIN,
Le Droit Buildings, says: "I have
used Browns Iron Bitters with ex-
cellentsuccess in malaria and nerve
1rouhlaa -
National Republican., 1883-01-25
ALENANpRIA AFFAIRs.

of the amount of interest of Charles Britt, in
the judgment of Delahays.
AS was predicted the compulsory vaccina-
tion bill failed to pass, but was indefinitely
postponed by unanimous vote,
The lnfrmary fair opened most successfully,
the attendance being large. At the Presby-
terian table there is gold headed cane to be
voted for. The candidates are Father O'Kane,
Mayor Beckham, II. l.. Carne, esq, DIR. Lewis,
and Rev. DIR. Poulson.
Rev. Henderson Sutor of Christ's church,
in this city, will deliver the sermon on the
occasion of the dedication of Epiphany chapel,
in LynchbuTg, March 13, by Bishop Whittle.
The committee ON general laws of the city
council has organized by electing Alderman
4. V. Rishein chairman.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
"AIdcrney Dn,ry wnron.., ',

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in Slb. Ward prints, at 6jc per ID,
Also cottage cheese, DC; per ball. buttermilk. DC.
per quart, and sweet milk sc. per quart
THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches. jewelry &c. Call on or
address Herzog, 3oS Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
yania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-01-25
Dieo.

LEECH.-on Tuesday. the 23d instant, at the home
Of his father, In Albany. n. y, Of consumption DIR,
B. 4, IEECI II graduate of the Maryland University
OF Medicine, in the 23d year of his age.
Baltimore papers please copy.1
HENDERSON-on january %, 1883, RICHARD
HENDERSON, in the 5lst year OF his age.
Funeral will take place from his late residence 1880
Fourteenth street northwest, ON Friday next, at 2
o'clock p. m.
baltimore and Philadelphia papers please copy.l
National Republican., 1883-01-25

CARD.
In presenting this, my SIXTH annual collection Of
fine paintings to the artoving citizens of WnShipg-
ton have no hesitation in saying that 1t surpasses
the previous ones This, however I am willing 10
leave to your good taste and Judgment Respect
collection will be sold without reserve. ja295t
National Republican., 1883-01-25
Auttium saIts.

sas -
Astudin, N, Berlin.
Barnes, II. G., London.
Glare, Geo, London,
Carabain, T., Brussels.
Chaplin, &. H., New York.
CulVerhouse, j. NJ, AM
sterdum.
Doll, a, Munich.
Fenwlck, r., London.
Forshaw, H., New York.
Hampe, o., Berlin.
Harnett, W. NJ, Phlla-
delphia.
Herbro, Leon, Paris.
Jamaar, p. O., The
Knapp, G. W., Philadel-
phin.
Koek KoelS. II. p, and
II. Melville, London.
Kuwasseg, Fills, c., Paris.
Lebrun. j. b., Paris. .
Mnzella, j., Paris,
Lewis, E. d., Phlladel-
phla.
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- n q ~ ~
Meeker, J. NJ, Munich.
Mlesel, E,, Munich.
Nicholson, q. W., Phila
delphia.
Ortego. s.. Paris.
Pollentine, A., London.
Reynolds, D., Paris.
Roe, @. H., London.
RoOsenboom, A., Brus'
sells.
Rosierse, j., Dordnecht.
Stillman, II. s.. Philadel-
phla.
SCHULTZ, w, Munich.
Seghers, c., Belgium.
Savrey, II. Harlem. ~
Slmon, H., Philadel
phla.
Van Severdonck, f.,
Brussels.
Wallace, ]. W., New
York.
Whiting, II. w, Phila.
delphin.
And 90 others.
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fore hand could be raised TO save me.
the rutfian had lifted me as though
had been child, carried me along the
hall and soused me In the big aquarium.
| heard shrieks of laughter as I was
drag ged out. Rubbing the water from
my eyes I looked about me. Less than
ten feet away stood that perfdious girl,
stuffing her handkerchief in her mouth
and shaking with merriment. That
sight Disguised me with women, and
since then have been more confirmed
bachelor than ever"
The little man savagely .crunched a
cardamon seed as he concluded. AS he
seemed at once to fall into meditation,
the reporter softly left him.,
Say said bystander, as the news
paper man laid his hand upon the door
knob, Its only right that you should
know that the little fellow is off some
times. One of his decisions is that he
sincerely believes in the truth of the
story he has just told.n 5al esG
.'Is it, then, apochryphai?"
The bystander shrugged his shoulders
and smiled.-N T. Star. TITIf
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s.C0ekroaell Tea. y

A Philadelphia medical journal has
| received a communication from a Louisi-
ana physician asking if there is any
virtue in tea made from fat female cock
reaches, brandy and Sugar. The fol-
lowing formula of the preparation used
by oldwolnea nurses in the South was
also furnished: Zone, dozen. fat female
cockfoaches, put into pint of boiling
water (after being bruised); let stand 4
couple OF hours, then strain well; add
two tablespoonfuls of brandy and two
of crushed sugar; stir till thoroughly
dissolved. g Two table spoonfuIs every
hour
The Professor, of Mareria Medica in
Jefferson College said recently to q
Record reporter that he presumed that
eockroaches were not entir ely unknown
in'the medical practice in this city, and
'cockroach tea" may be used with good
effect in certain eases, although, owing
to public prejudice against the insect,
it would not be popular medicine.
The use of the coekroach as a diuretic
in certain diseases is almost universal in
Russia, and is very general now in
European medical practice as cure for
Brlghts disease. To what extent it
may be used in Philadelphia is not
known. Physicians would not care to
have it known that they prescribe so
detested an insect in their practice. and
few druggists will acknowledge that
they keep it in stock. It's medical prop
critics are in many respects the same
as those of cantharides, and when pre-
scribed are in the shape of a pill, made
with the powder of the dried insect, or
the ''cockroach'' tea of the Southern
Ceramics. A Record reporter, who
visited several of the leading drug stores
IN the city recently and asked whether
powdered eockroaches were kept in their
stock, was told that they did not sell it,
but that a prescription containing the
active (blattiden) canbe easily prepared
by drying half dozen of the animals
and powdering them, so as to make a
pill, or . solution can and occasionally is,
prepared by soaking fat female cock
reaches in whisky. The Professor of
Materia Medica in Jefferson College
says that the cockroach is no more
offensive than the cantharides, which
are OF the same class of animals. and
their smell isif anything, less disgusting
than the much-used Spanish fiy. Several
physicians who were interviewed
on the subject said that, "a. their
opinion, it is only matter of time when
cockroaches, or the active principle.
viii be in as common use in this country
as they are in Russia or Central Euroue.
-PhGtadetphid Record. 80 sss5S
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that afternoon, directed ins laro. -.
to- s'Ned Merrill, Tiptonvile Msa osc, n
he was astonished and delfgbted
/ 1t must be from Yonr
JOSHUA" his mother said. lii : Oncle
birthday tomorrow, and be has reme Tnl
bered it." iiieih-
I'm get the Ratchet and ope, ia
box" said Ned. rushing into tbs - woo o.ie
shed. t q 40 tss'9 n s''e WOOD
As usual, Ned had to look aroma 49,. ~
some minutes to find the hatcha.su t lot
cause he threw his tools down wLsssa. De-
ne used them. and never remer, ,ao.es
where he had them last.s aAffe@ 'G fI.'Su
ING, around for some time. tha ha ss'lll.
| box. SPou 'ne
Imagine his astonishneht AM, a;.s.
pointment to find a boot-iack mod
with a card attached BEARING Az,
words: ITO Ned Merrifl, from ! sr suess
who thinks mothers are made a aiAIn1
good materials to be converted, into tO
Ned was SO vexed that hslceiea. Ar.
it taught him good lesson Tns,a oaS
OF neglecting his work until the ~
OF the day, he did it up at the nr s,Oso
time; and instead Of making his mil, StSl
'er. wait upon him, he waited upon.,Lia
mother. .,r S'A '1s
1t was some weeks before the TnD.alfi,sIx,
OF the express box was alluded - M
either mother or sons but one eyen ,rr'
when they were sitting clone to0aEAesss',.
with the wood7box, piled full Of wood
and the kinding lying BY the stove, hi
mother said; 'tNed. do You know thataT
am very happy, nowadaysp / dom
have to keep asking YOU If Won NM
done your work, ana WORRYING All The
time for fear you have forgotten some
thing
74.That boot-jaek business cured ne .,
said Ned. leo .a9fet9 3la9 ~ =
:. He that ruleth his spirit Is better
than he that taketh city. Susan d
Perry, IN Evangelist. .fsi1tH
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What Bertie Is Going to Be.

Mamma was having her afternoon
chat with the little ones, and each ope
was telling what they were goihs 10 lFs
when they grew up. Charley said M
was going to be farmer, and have fine
horses and cattle, and plow tbtlt h,
could ride" John would be a LAWYER,
He 'sdidn'ti wantthe sweat to b. nun.
ning down his back, and the dirt to be
getting into his boots;h he would baye
mice rooms, and sit in the sh.sde.li
.'Weil, May?p said mamma. as tho
sweet blue eyes sought hers II win
be a teacher, mamma and WON'T
never, never pull little girls ears, and
L llhelp them to get. the mnltip heation
table. and let them make pictures on
their slates.' sa''And what will Berthe
beH said mamma Now, Rertie was the
four year old boy, and that very morn
ing he had walked down town with
papa, and stood awhile /, in front Of the
blacksmith's shop. He had seen the
flaming forge, and the big be lows and
the red-hot iron. beat into many
shapes. So, walking lupsto his mother.
and looking rather down on the
farmer, the lawyer and che school
teacher. he said; '.I'se agoing to be q
blacksmith shop"