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SCHEME
CAPITAL PRIZE 5000.

356 Prizes distributing $1,000
TICKETS ONLY 81.
Plan of Lottery similar to that Of Louisiana
Company.
J. T. HORBACH, Manager.
Special attention is invited to the following
certified deposit
NORFOLK. Va, October %. 1888.
c1o nSn THE DISMAL SWAMP LOT,
olc,UOU TERY COMPANY has deposited
with Burruss Son & Co.. bankers. Thirteen Thou
sand and Fifty Dollars TO meet the prizes in the
drawing to take place on November -, 1883.
BURRUSS, SON & co.
Application for club rates or for information
upon any other business, should be plainly writ
ten, giving State, County and Town Of writer.
Renlttsnccs should be sent by Express rather
than by p 0. money orders or registered letters.
Express charges upon s. and larger sums will
be paid by tho company.
Address plainly j. I. HORBACt
Norfolk Va.
Agents for sale of Tickets required throughout
the State. Address applications as above. oct2
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Frank and Clear.
HAVING ADMITTED THE STRENGTH OF
THE EVIDENCE. AN EMINENT pHYSI-
LIANTAKES LOGICAL ACTION.

The following letter tells its own story. The
SIGNATURE will be recognized rs that Oh the rh!s'
ci,n.in- Chief of the DeQuincey Home ana author
or"Drpps That Enslavc.' The Hypodermic In
:..,;o, of Morphinc," a Manual of Nursing
and mauy other popular and valuable special med
ical works: c
191 WEST TENTH STREET,
New YORK August II, 1850
MEssRs SEABURY & JOHNSON
cs,,y.usu.-Like most of my profession, aln
. c,ptious about pinnng my faith to any ne" iheoi-
cine ar curative agent. But your IENooN .
cApCINE POROUS PLASTER has broken
through the barriers and won its way to my gooo
,,;,;on NV attention was first called to II some
o;rht months ago by a patient of mine. Although
T Voc ,ro,, acouainted with the superior excel
Tame, of YOUR other plaster and antseptlc dress
ing. made especially for the profession the beh-
sons was comparatively new to me- hau hcaro,
however of its merits rs Il rcncoE, III caseS VI
lame Rack Local rheumatism, Neuralgia eoh-
gestion of tho Bronchial Tubes and Lungs, Dys-
-,o,,s;, Torpid Liver and the like affections, and
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its action.
MANY tests OF its qualities, made III NJ! own
family and among my patients, have convinced
that there is no other single article so valua-
-, t,r ,o,n,ar use nor so helpful in the diseases
l have named.
Should you desire 20 do so, you may use his
mama to that effect. Very truly yours
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The genuine have the word cApclNh cut IN
the center. Price 25 cents.
soahnrv 4 Johnson, Chemists, New York.
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OYSTERS.
CIOTHING AND FURNISHINGS.
q NJ. ADAMS & CO.,

Successors to Adams summers ,n
r,rr COTJ,ECTION OF MEMS, BOYS. AND
SusTL CHILDREN'S HATS AND CAPS.
I. I. and St. Johns Cadet Caps
New " shspes and colors in Hats presented to the tn
trade as soon as they are placed on @ SAFE oS 'n0
SO King street.
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yOHN LANNON,

81
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full limo Of celebrated pure old Whiskies.
Brandics, Gin, Rum &c, Massey Cos. Phila-
dclphia and Claggctt's Baltimore Alcs and Berger
& Engei's Lager Beer. in casks or bottles.
Agent for tho POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consgnmcnts
solicited. myl-tl
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NEW TURKISH PRUNES-1 cask (13O0 lbs
IN New Prunes received to-day BY
nov1S &c AlLbukN,
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Sewing Machines.

INJECTION NOTICE.
~ Extract from minutes.
At o regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen
held October 9th. 1883, it was
Ordered, That an election be held in the First
ward on the Goth day Of November, 1883, for 9
r,an,ber of this Board from said ward for the
term ending June Both, 1ss7,to fill the vacancy
caused by the failure to qualify Of Mr.. c. G. Smoot
Teste. JNO. J. JAMESON,
oot11-td C1'k. Board Aldermen
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Two vessels were lost on the Pacific
coast last week, which went ashore
during the prevalence of dense fogs.
The steam schooner Ona went ashore
inside the bar at Yaquina Bay, on
Tuesday, and is total loss. On
Thursday the CdilnSnore, q British
iron ship of 975 tons register, went
ashore outside the Columbia river
south of Point Adams, and may posi-
bly, be saved. Her cargo consists of
cement, valued at $4,000. Vessel and
cargo insured.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Judge Swan, of Port Townsend, who
has passed some months this season
on Queen Charlotte Islands in the in
terest of the United States fish com
mission, reports the discovery of a
new inlet on one of the Queen Char
lotte group, which offers harbor of
refuge to fishing and merchant ves-
sells. Mr.. Swan also reports the dis
covery of new food fish, which he
calls the black cod. He says it is one
of the finest fish he has ever seen. 1t
is caught in great numbers by dredg-
ing in deep water, and when sailed is
more palatable and tender than cod
fish. Great quantities of whales and
fur seals are seen off the group. Judge
Swan is making a large collection of
Indian relics, for the Smithsonian In
stitute at Washington, d. c.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

The missionaries among the Indians
have been laboring with that old re-
probate who was chief in the Custer
massacre, but is is found hard work
to teach an old dog new tricks. AS
the result press dispatch says that
the ceremony ofreceiving Sitting Bull,
the great Indian chief, into the Cath
Ollie church, which it was anticipated
would take place this week at Fort
Gates, has been indefinitely postponed
because Sitting Bun cannot make up
his mind which of his two wives he
will let go. The forms of the church
forbid communicates to have more
than one. Bishop Morley has had
him under his care for several months,
and his instructions were being rapidly
absorbed by the chief, but separation
from his wives proved to much for
him, and he will probably return to
heathenism.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

lings, D. L. Russell and A. M. Brown were
elected as additional members. After some
remarks by Mr.. Goss in regard to the pro.
priety of the Society selecting representa-
tive among some of the pioneers about to go
east, Gay Hayden was duly elected as said
representative, and committee of three
was appointed to aid him in selecting and
collecting products suitable for exhibition.
On motion the meeting adjourned, and
the fair was closed. r. ROBB,
Secretary.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Commissioner Armstrong of the
railroad bureau of the interior depart
ment, has just retuSned to Washing
ton from tour of four months in
spection of land grant railroads In the
west. He spoke very confidently of
the possibilities OF the railroad coun-
try through which the Northern Pa
cific railroad runs, and says that in
his opinion the road is destined to be-
come one of the most prosperous in
the United States. He believes it will
not be as much obstructed by snow as
the Union and Central Pacific roads,
on account of the nature of the coun-
try IL traverses, aud IL is an easier
passage through the mountains. Boze-
man and Mullan tunnels, he says, will
probably be completed this year. The
commissioner also reports that the
Southern Pacific railroad is doing a
good business, but does not think the
country tributary to it is AS valuable
as that traversed by the Northern Pa
cific,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

The great trotting race between st.
Julian and J. I. G. for $4,000 was won
on Saturday by the latter, in three
straight heats. No remarkable time
was made, and the question as to
which is the better horse is still an
open one.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

a Portland commission merchant,
who has been making extensive in
quiries in regard to the potato crop
gives his opinion that it will not be
as short as expected and that the sup
ply in Oregon and Washington will
be all that the country requires. 1t
is not expected that prices will be
much, if any higher ethan during the
last year.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

A circular has just been issued by
the Interior Department directing dis
trict land officers to promptly report
all cases of unlawful enclosure of pub
lie lands to the department of Justice,
when immediate steps will be taken
TO prosecute them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

A steamer arrived at San Francisco
on Saturday with number of cases of
yellow fever on board, probably OBJ
tanned in stopping at Mexican ports.
The vessel was placed in quarantine.
The people of the city do not seem to
fear that the disease will spread.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

The democrats have re-nominated
Ben Butler for governor of Massachu-
sets. There was some kicking against
it in the party, however. Should he
again be elected he will be presented
as the democratic candidate for Presi-
dent next year.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

The man Smith tried last week for
the murder of Mrs. Petch in Namhill
county, was convicted by the jury of
murder. That same night Smith took
some morphine he had concealed on
his person, aud died the next morn
ing. He did not confess the murder
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1883.

The Standard FIGURING Mills at
Walla Walla, owned by McCalley &
Son, Were burned on Saturday. Loss
$4,000, insurance S28,000 These were
the largest mills east of the Cascade
mountains.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

j. j. Smith, veterinary surgeon, of Port.
land, will visit Vancouver every Saturday,
headquarters at the livery stable of Mattson
4 Briggs. l9aug
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04
SLOCUM'S ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF VANCOUVER.

To anyone wishing to purchase city lots,
they will do well to call on c. W. Slocum,
who will sell choice lots at $500 to $3.50, all
located this side of the ridge, in plain sight
of the river. 19aprtf
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

How to keep cool on these hot days
Drink ice cool lager at Francis.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Call and see the new lot OF sewing ma
chimes at Gridley h Whitney's. They ar
the best out.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Where are you going? Why, to Francis
to get a drink of lager.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Gridley & Whitney keep the best farm
ing and teaming wagons for sale on the Pa
ciiS coast.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Now, You lean, lanky men, If you want
to get fat drink lager.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Neatest, incest, nobbiest, cleanost, coolest,
cosiest, best lit, highest ceiling largest sky
light-in fact the Bon Ton place,
''THE IDENTICAL"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04
INDEPENDENT OFFICE.
Dissolution Of CO.Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the co partner
ship heretofore existing between the under
signed, doing business at Vancouver, Clarke
county, w T., in grinding wheat and other
grain at the Vancouver City Mills, under tho
firm name OF Moore, Stevens Bros & Co, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All
parties indebted to the above firm are re-
quested to make prompt payment to either
S. W. Brown or j. A. Snodgrass, who alone
are authorized to receive and receipt for the
same. A. s. MOORE
THEODORE STEVENS,
S. W. BROWN,
JACOB kAMM.
september IL, 1888. 20sept4.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04
John Jaggy

Has just received for the fall trade large
assortment of clothing-children boys anG
mems. Call and examine them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04
A CARD.

We have on hand now stock of Califor.
MIA Doors and Sash, bought for cash on
very low market, which we will sell at
very small margin. Come and see us.
GOSS & DOWNING.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

Gridley & Whitney keep full stock o
the famous San Francisco Rubber Paint, al
ready mixed for use.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

What is it! It's genuine lager at Francis
saloon.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04
JOB PRINTING.

Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Posteis Envelopes,
Programmes, Invitations, Business Cards,
Show Cards, Postal Cards, Wedding
Cards, Visiting Cards, Circulars,
Labels, Notes, Briefs, Tags,
Receipts, Certificates,
Statements,
Duns.
All the above job Printing executed with
neatness and dispatch, at the
National Republican., 1883-10-17
PRINCE, Higham, Keen, to-day.
THE DISTRICT MILITIA.
IL is Probable That They VIII bo Placed
Under the Direct Command OF the Conn
m,salOners.

It is Probable That They VIII bo Placed
Under the Direct Command OF the Conn
mIssioners.
The recommendation of Gen. Benet, chief
of ordnance, III reference to the status Of the
district militia, is still under consideration
by Secretary Lincoln and Adjutant General
Drum. A reporter of THE REPU UBLIcAN called
upon both of these officers, besides Gen.
Benet, last evening, and interrogated them
relative to the propositions contained in
Gen. Benet's report. The answer in each
case was, that as the matter was still
under consideration, it would be improper
to divulge the recommendations The re-
porter learned, however, from a reliable
source, that the chief of ordnance has recon-
mended that the district militia be allowed
to maintain their distinctive organizations,
as "Lignt Infantry" National Rifles" &C.,
but that every command shall be mustered
in, and enrolled as District of Columbia
volunteers, and placed under the command
of u general officer, who shall be selected
from one of the district commissioners. 1t is
understood that this decision was arrived OF
after consulting the views of Coils. Moore and
Burnside, Capts. Thomson, Tappan, and 9TH
ers. If this suggestion is adopted the militia
will be fully and lawfully under the control
of the commissioners, and can be ordered out
i'll case of emergency without friction.
National Republican., 1883-10-17
TIE RIFLES, RECEPTION.
A Handsome House Warming Mt the New
Armory-Who Were Their Guests.

Handsome House Warming ut the New
Armory-Nvho Were Their Guests.
The National Rifles chung the crane" in
their new armory with distinguished success.
AS "house warmers" they can appropriate
the pastry without fear Of rivalry. The re-
cepton last night was TO those of their lady
friends who assisted them at their fair. 1t
commenced at 0 o'clock in the large salon of
the armory, on the second floor, the guests
being received by COL Burnside aud Mrs. Gen.
Ricketts, At 10 the programme of dances
was initiated with one of Strauss walt2es,
in which most of the guests participated. At
IL an intermissiOn was had TOR supper. This
was served in the armory hail. on the first
floor. The long tables were beautifully
dressed, and tho air of the apartment was
heavy wit h the odor of flowers. 1t was not
until late hour that the reception closed.
The committees of the Rifles deserve much
credit for their successful efforts in producing
this brilliant social event. The floor director
was Lieut.. James +. Oyster; tho floor COM
mittee, Messrs. T. A. Garner,W. II. Keneaster,
George NJ. Trimble w. p. Botelcr, Frank L.
johnson, and NJ. Il. Danforth, and tho ex-
ecutive committee, Edwin A. Goodwin chair
man, ii. X. Simpson, II. B. Cuttings, j. III.
Clear, Joseph b. Paige, and George w. Evans
Among those who were present were:
MISS Maggie smith, Mrs. Il, \. hlnlDall, Mrs. J.O.
Manson, Mrs. A. D. Tucker Mrs. Effo Roaier, Mr.
AMI Mrs G. G. Duncanson. Mrs. John Duncanson,
Miss Mamie LINCOLN, Mss True. Mr. and Mrs; e.
A. Clifford, Miss Scott, Mrs Scott Mrs
John Sanderson, Miss Onlahan, Miss
Adele Gray, Mrs. VIM. Boyd, DE-. and Mrs
schooley. Mrs. John Meading. Mis-, Mamie Boyd
Miss Julia Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert boyd, jr
Miss Maude Raum, Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Ralston,
Hon. and Mrs Green b. Raum, Miss Allen, Miss
Louise L. Murphy, Mis- Murphy, Miss Kate Frye,
Mrs; Oscar r. Hough, Miss Laura creacer, Miss
| Hattie Lusk, Mrs Watson, MIS-. Winter Mr.. and
Mrs. W. t. Ioltzmnn, Col. ana Mrs. IL, Selgson,
Miss Alice Burnside, Mrs. Riley, Miss Salie Ryan,
| Miss Becker, Miss Rosalind Nichols, Miss Salie
Garter, Miss Minnie Korn, Mis-. Rose Korn, Miss
| Lille Kavanagh, Mrs. Stern. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
schulteis Miss Snyder, Miss Meek, Miss Cora
Gardiner, Mrs: Jessie Carman. Miss Wheeler, Mis-
Susie Sheriff, Mrs Richard Evans Mr.. and Mrs.
y b. Hay, DR.. and Mrs. j. W. Drew, Mr.. and
| Mrs. w, II. Rupp, Miss Fannie Harkness,
| Miss Mollie Oyster, Miss Stewart, Mrs. w. C..
Keech, Miss Henri, Mr.. John Downs, DR.. Roberts,
| Miss Mamie Lincoln, Miss Bessie Brawner, of
| Baltimore; Mss Emma Stokes, Miss Ella ChaunCey,
Miss Julia Lusk. MIR. and Mrs. David Barry Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Keech, Mis- Minnie Smoot, Mrs j.
II. Cleer, Mr.. and Mrs E. NJ Shirley. Mr.. ana Mrs.
Guy Carleton and Capt. Brown, of Frederick, Md.
National Republican., 1883-10-17

ages for trespass on their property on Boun-
Diary and l. streets northeast in excavating
twenty feet under tho house and causing it
to fall down.
Mr.. Henry +. Ennis was excused as juror
in the circuit court yesterday.
The following persons wero accepted by
Justice Macarthur in the circuit court yes
terday TO fllsvacancies in his jury panel !:
James A. Woodwork, Daniel Pfell, Daniel
j. Foaly, William A. Clarke James M. G.
Wallach, Henry +. Ennis, Samuel S. Moores,
Charles N. Larner.
THE RECORD.
Courtfa General 7crm-Chief Justice Cartier, Jus
ttces Hdgner aud Jdm's;-,James II. Williams vs.
receiver ui German American National bank, VS..
John aud Jane c. Hitz and others; hearing COM
menced. Assignment for to-day unchanged.
Criminal Court-,Judge Hp,c.--B. +. Bgelow, en-
beZzlcmcnt; motions for bill OF particulars cOu-
solidation of cas.s granted, aud motions 70 com
pei attorney to elect under what act he viii try
overrued: hearing set for Oct. 20; Alex. Stephen
son and James +, Dart, surltlesi motion TO set
aside forfeiture of recognznces, and Judgment
then gran ed Assignments for to-day the Dunn
cases. Julius Epprod, William HOran, James John
son, aud Charles NJ jor -
LircuH CottTt-JutiJe MacArhur-Evans VS.. vii.
son; Judgment below affirmed. Green VS.. C0lley
judgment by default. KUhn VS.. Kaufman; same
Cooke VS.. Vest death OF plaintiff suggested.
Reichenbach vs.. Hamptou; order issued. Gait d
Co. VS.. George Truesdell; Judgment by condemna-
ton. Same VS.. same; same action. Knox VS..
Wheeler off docket. Gunncll VS.. Revells; de-
fendant called and Judgment Baters vs.. Smith;
attachment dismissed, ,und case reminded to justice
OF peace. Alexander vs.. Barns; defendant called,
aud Judgment. Pews vs.SnelbaKer; suit dismissed.
Bailey v3. Moses; of calendar Walter VS., Carter;
verdict for plaintiff for S25 Ulermehle VS.. Weimer;
off appeal docket Wyndnam VS.. Buchanan; YER
dict for defendant United states VS.. Boone two
cnsesJ; ordered on trial calendar. Thurber VS..
McPherson; same action. Waggaman VS. Smith I,
suit dismissed. Forbenson VS.. Clark; same action.
Hoogland VS.. Utermehe; same. Assignment for
to.dayA ppeals Nos H. %, "a 25 26 q, 49, 20, 30,
81. 33, "a, 35, SO, 81. IS, 80, 40. IL, AZ.
EQUITY CoWt-Jud0e JdmeS.-National Savings
bank VS.. Adams; reference to auditor to state
trustees account ordered. Assignment un-
changed.
National Republican., 1883-10-17
THE CoRNwA1L1s PICTURE.
What is Said About It's Ownership Letter
from e. w. r. Cttatia

The property clerk of tho district, Mr..
Beckett states in his report, made yesterday,
that he finds no evidence showing that tho
picture painted by Custis representing the
surrender of CORVALLIS, was ever tho prop
erty of the Washington Light Infantry.
The commissioners state, however, that
they have found other proofs, showing that IL
was originally presented to tho Light Infantry,
and will accordingly turn it over to the
corps. The information possessed by the
commissioners shows that George w. p Gus
tbs presented the painting to the Washington
Light Infantry Feb. II, 1850, through Capt.
j. a. TAFT, then commanding.
The letter from Mr.. Custis as printed in
the National Inteiligcncsr, Is as follows;
ARLINGTON, Fej. IL, lS50.--SH: have the honor
TO present u the military of the District o Colum.
bla, through you, as commanding Its oldest COM
pany, an equestrian picture Of Washington. This
picture, paintel by the undersigned, and the effort
OF a selftaught artist has but little merit as work
OF art yet may he interesting and acceptable to
American soldiers, a 1t otrays the beloved chief
On the battlefield Of his country, and l. presented
by one of the very fcw of the surviving officers uf
the last army thai he commanded in 1893. pray
you, my dear sir, TO preserve the painting in the
nrmory OF the washington Light Infantry for the
service Of the military of the District of Columbia
on national aud festive occasions. With hearty
good wishes for the prosperity of the military of
the District of Columbia, have the honor to be,
sir, your Obediont aud faithful servant,
GEoRGE W P. GUSTS,
Lieutenant of Cavalry and Aid Of Division, United
states army, of l799
To Capt. J. A. TArr commanding Washington
Light Infantry.
P.S.-Thc group of officers near the commander
In chief consists OF Knox, Hamilton Greene Cad
walladcr on the black horse Miilln, and Hand
The likenesses of Greene and Hamilton are good
particularly the former, Gen. Cadwalluder l
never saw; he was one of the knights OF the revo-
luton, aud one of Washingtons best beloved
The portrait of him is painted from the recollec-
ton of his son, with whom was well acquainted.
Mr.. Samuel Hodgkins, chief of the record
division, war department, said to REPUBLI-
picture was unearthed by him several years
ago and presented to the district commits
sioners 1t was found in q secondhand book
store and purchased at II small price and
afterward sent to the commissioners , A
lengthy inscription was attached to the
painting.
National Republican., 1883-10-17
The Bicycle Races To-day.

The great bicycle race, which takes place
to-day at Athletic park, will probably prove
to be the most exciting ever witnessed in this
country, and its equal may never again be
seen. as Keen leaves for England in a few
days. The distance selected, fifteen miles, is
the best to test each mans abilities. All
three are in the best condition. having trained
hard to secure this race and the $500 sweep
stakes. The track is in excellent condition,
and should the weather continue favorable,
it is likely the best time will be beaten.
Prince, being resident of this city and best
known, is strong favorte. Hi CHAM also has
many friends, who believe in his staying
qualities and there are also many who believe
Keen will show his heels to both Prince and
Higham.