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National Republican., 1883-09-08
THE BREvITY BASKET.
Filled with BRIEF Mention OF Many nIlnO
Events OF Yesterday.

Events OF hestcrdny.
Mr.. VIM. G. Russell, Of the Postofico de-
partment. was married to Miss Sadie Jen-
nings on the third instant.
The contract for putting tin roofs on tho
new public school building has been awarded
10 Mr.. VIM. B. Marche, of East Washington.
Rev; Abraham ]. Ryan, the poet priest, ar
rived in town yesterday morning. lie is to
lecture in tho basement of st. Aloysius'
church tomorrow evening for the benefit of
the Carmelite nuns.
Detective Block, who has been investigat-
ing tho cause of tho death of young Frawloy
down the river, has gathered information as
TO tho circumstances which clearly show that
Frawley fell overheard.
At the last meeting of the Washington
Operatic association Mr.. Lomuel Myers was
elected secretary, Miss Hattie Richley IL
brarian, and Mrs. WIN. IL. Hazard pianist.
The association decided to present the
Socerer,, this fall
A fire in the office of the National Free Press
in tho Barbour law building, corner Sixth
and Louisiana avenue did slight damage last
night. The fire was caused by the explosion
OF coal oil lamp. An alarm was sounded
from box 121 but the fire department did not
go into service
In the case of Thomas Haney, charged by
Thomas G.. Craney with having committed
perjury while testifying in civil case som'
time ago, quite sensation was occasioned il
the police court yesterday by Craney's ad
missions, and the charge was dismissed by
Judge Mills.
Robbie Mattingly, son of George L. Mat
tingly, esq, of South Washington, while gun
ming on the Potomac flats yesterday morning
met with painful accident by the explosion
of his gun, lacerating his hand in the mos
fearful manner, causing amputation necos
sary.- Drs. Leach, Bowman, and Crook as
sisted in the operation.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
@lOOobarh & Yutbruu.
Woodward & Lothrop,
BosToN DRY GooDs HOUSE
No, o21 Penna. Avenue.

Owing to the demand for
Misses and Children's Hosiery
at this season of the year, we
are obliged to purchase new
goods daily.
Many of the goods adver-
tised early in the week are either
all gone or broken in sizes, but
we have received others which
are just as good bargains.
Misses hose, plain and ribbed,
solid colors, dark shades, in
Guiding red, full regular, CSC
per pair.
Misses school hose, extra
heavy, ribbed, 371ac per pair.
Boys and misses school hose,
SOC per pair.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
JERSEYS.

The young lady who has charge Of this
stock says "it's shame to cut the price
on new goods" But we want TO offer at
lieve if we sell Jersey at cost that it
will bring trade to other departments.
Therefore we offer the following bargains
in Jerseys, all of which are new goods,
just received:
All-wool Jerseys, silk faced and stitched
with silk, extra long and full ON the hips,
$2.4S, $2.9S, and 1924 each.
Fine imported Jerseys in all colors,
silk finished, with rolling cuffs and col
lar, pockets to match, $3.98 each.
Fine imported Jerseys, full weight
pleated backs, rolling collar, with pocl-
cts, all sizes and colors, S6.98 each.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Woodward & LOthrOp.

We have this day mailed one
thousand spools Of Kerrs Spool
Cotton-the new thread-to our
patrons and friends in Wash
ington and vicinity. They are
given as samples. and those who
receive them will please accept
them with our compliments. We
do this because we believe it to
be equal to, if not the best cot
ton ever offered, and we trust
our friends will give it thorough
trial. The new cotton-Kerr
& o.'s-in black, white, and
colors, is now, on sale at the
Boston Dry Goods House.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
81. PntrlcI.,s Total Abstlnsnce soelety.

The Choral union of the st. Patrick's
Total Abstinence society have arranged
another attractive programme for the meeting
of the society tomorrow evening. The presi-
dent of the society, Mr. d. j, Waters, is about
to leave Washington on Il trip to his homo in
the west, to be absent three or four weeks,
and farewell reception will be rendered
him. Tho exercises will consist of n
piano solo by Miss Annie Mcguire
chorus, "Virtues of Cold Water" by the
Choral union; solo, "Come Back to Erin"
Mr.. VIM. Stack; reading, "The Bridal Wine
Cup" Miss Lulu Waters solo, Sailing"
Mr.. j. II. Hall; duet, "No Hope Beyond
Messrs. Wm Stack and ], II, Hall" solo, "A
Beautiful Wreath of Shamrock" Mr.. J. j.
McNerhaney reading, Miss Clara Cunning
ham; solo, "Killarnoy," Mr.. George Ripley
chorus Nearer My God, to Thee" A num-
Der of other prominent vocalsts will also be
in attendance aud take part in the exercises
and it is hoped sthe attendance will be large.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Housekeeping Department.

Loom damask, all linen, new
styles and patterns just opened,
90 inches wide, SO, 5S, OF, and
6Sc per yard.
BARGAINS IN TOWELS.
so dozen loom damask tow
els, 2ox4o in., dice pattern,
heavy weight, colored borders,
12Hc each.
so dozen figured loom dam
ask towels, extra heavy, large
size, 23Hx44 in, colored bor-
ders, CSC each.
100 dozen fruit doylies, al
linen, fringed, 4oc per dozen.
25 dozen only, 4-8 red Dor
dered fruit doylies, extra fine
quality for the price, 81 per doz
en-. This is a choice bargain.
$50 dozen choice fancy Dor
dered huck towels, full size
2ox4o, all linen, knotted fringe
and in an immense variety o
patterns, only 25c each.
Scotch crash, all linen, 61a,
per yard.
Scotch crash, all linen, SC pc
yard.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Rnnld FllgIlt or Plgeons.

The four hOming pigeons of Bridgeport
Conn, liberated from the signal office, this
city, yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock, made
a remarkably swift trip, as dispatch sub
sequently stated the arrival of the first
pigeon at Bridgeport at 12:46 New York
time. The distance flown was 255 miles In
an air line. When released here, tho birds
rose an elevation of about 1000 feet and dis
appeared in forty seconds in northeasterly
direction
National Republican., 1883-09-08
CORSETS.

Drab French Wove Corsets, stitched
with red or blue, 75c each.
Handmade Spoon-busk Corsets, 75c
each.
1850 Bone Woven Corsets, hand en-
broidered, 81 each.
New lot of p. D. Corsets in all the new
fall shades, from $1.4S upward.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Death OF two Wen Known Citizens.

MIR. II. l.. Strasburger, Of the well known
seventh street shoe house, died yesterday
morning. He had resided in this city over
l.irty years and first engaged in business in
Georgetown.
Mr.. n. c. Bamberpcr, one of the oldest res
dents of South Washington also died yestcr-
div morning at his residence on Maryland
Avenue near Tenth street, aged 10 years. Ho
lad resided in this city since manhood and
was well known in business and municipal
n mfrs.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Jerseys at SIS Each.

The Jersey "Par Excellence"
We open to-day another lot of
the Jersey Par Excellence" at
50, made from a most beautiful
quality of imported Jersey cloth,
very elastic, yet very close and
firm; altogether the finest Jer-
sey that has yet been offered. We
have them in all sizes from 32
to 40, with and without pockets.
A Jersey is not a Jersey un-
less it is the correct shape. We
claim even for our lowest-priced
Jerseys that the shapeis correct.
They are cut by practical cut
ters and are made and finished
as are other outside garments,
in an entirely different manner
from many so-called Jerseys.
Ladies' Cotton Underwear at Low Prices.
Ladies' chemises, 3S, so, 75c
each.
Ladies' drawers, rs, 38, soc
per pair.
Ladies' nightgowns, so, 75c
each.
Ladies' white skirts, 62H,
75c each.
Ladies corset covers, As, soc
each.
Ladies' Bustles.
Bon-ton wire bustles, 3Sc
each.
Hair cloth bustles, soc each.
Estelle 'bustles, 81 each.
Jean paniers, 2S, 3719c each.
I Woodward & Lothrop.
National Republican., 1883-09-08

m ented upon. The children range in age
from z TO IL years. Encouraging remarks
were made by those presently The children
of the school are taught to work rs well as
being given an elementary education. Con-
gress at its next session will be asked to as
sist the institution. The positions of matron
and teacher, made vacant by the resigna-
tions of Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Hunton, will
be filled at once.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Bargains in Ladies' Hose.

Special bargain in ladies'
Derby ribbed, pencil striped
hose, full fashioned, good col
ors, 25c per pair.
Ladies balbriggan hose, full
regular, both in plain and Der
by ribbed, 25c; the best bal
briggan hose ever offered you
at the price.
Ladies hose, full regular, sol
id colors, three pairs for 81;
371a, and 46c per pair.
An elegant line of ladies' silk
hose in black, navy blue, gar
net. cardinal, and plum, only
$I.25 per pair. These choice
goods are lower than ever be-
fore sold in this city, and are
considered by us a rare bargain.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Remarkable Escnpe.

John Kuhn, of Lafayette Ind, had very
narrow escape from DEATH This is his own
story: cone year ago l was in the last stages
of Consumption. Our best physicians gavo
my case up. l finally got so low that our
doctor said | could not live twenty-four
hours. My friends then purchased bottle
of DIR. VIM. Halls Basam for the Lungs,
which benefited me. l continued until l
took nine bottles. 1 am now in perfect
health, ,Ihaving used no other medicine"
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Lace Department.

100 dozen children's cream
colored, hand crocheted collars,
elegant quality for the price,
IS and soc each.
Job lot of null fchus, en-
broidered ends, reduced from
10 to sc each.
Children's embroidered and
Hamburg collars, 81 each; for,
merly sold for $I.37H and
SI.oS each.
National Republican., 1883-09-08

PRINCES, potentates, plain people, every
body needs Samaritan Nerpine. OF all drug
z sts S1.5O.
Col IL. Waters U. s. Dist. Atty, Kansas
CITY. said "San,artan Nerrine cured my
n zee of spasms" Druggists in all States
Keen IT,
National Republican., 1883-09-08
The Now Frelght Yard.

Work on the Canal street freight yard has
been commenced by Mr.. II. NJ, Goundie, of
the Baltimore and Potomac railway, and 125
workmen. Tracks are being laid ON Canal
street, between South Capitol and Second
street east, to relieve Virginia and Maryland
avenues. Two tracks will be down and ready
for use by tonight. Each of these tracks
will be about 1000 feet long and will hold 80
CarS
National Republican., 1883-09-08

MEssRs. EIsEMAN BROS, corner of Seventh
and Il streets, have just completed decided
improvement on the second floor of their
mammoth clothing house. The main parti-
tion has been removed and this floor is now
as large as the main store. 1t will be de-
voted exclusively to exhibit piece goods and
the large stock of boys clothing, which is
larger than ever before.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
WE unvn Over 500 Gold Wntches

'ust purchased at sheriT's sale in New York,
which we will sell So per cent. lower than
yer offered at retail. A few specialties are
independent second watch strike, hours and
uarters, worth $780, we offer at $175; gold
tenn winding independent second watch,
worth $50, at sos; ladies' Ii karat American
stem winders, at S35, worth $50; gents Amcri-
oan stem-winders ut $50, solid gold. A small
lot of ladies' gold full jeweled patent lever
Watches, $l5, worth S25. Our assortment is
immense Call at II. Harris & Co.. 432 Sew
n th street
National Republican., 1883-09-08
District Affairs.

The commissioners will direct tho police
not to allow cars to stand on Fourteenth
street, which was complained of few days
ago.
: Tho school house adjoining the Garfield
Memorial church has been placed in good
sanitary condition.
Maj. Lydecker has written letter to Dr.
Coasweli stating that the commissioners must
Gecline to designate ground for the erection
Of Mr.. CogswelPs fountain.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
The Rest OF an Infant,

John Kelley, esq, sheriff of Otsego county
n. ", says that for years he had been a con.
slant sufferer from rheumatism of the knee
and could not sleep. lie applied ST. Jacob.
Oil, and that night ho slept as peacefully a'
an infant. 1t cured him.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
GENTLEMEN'S FlXINGS.

We call special
Wamsut Cotton which
Ony has Rchdso1 hrey linen reinforced bosom Thirdly the
Paais Royal Shirt
We closing out the balance Undershirt
1.-THE quality ~ ~
Received Yesterday dozen solid colo English
col 5 pair 30 dozen Fancy Striped English Half
colors a pair e"
$2.4S each; other houses sell them a -
shall close @ eac Gentlemen secure
the first
National Republican., 1883-09-08
UENRY' 4 cARpoLIc sALvr.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
kinds of Skin Eruptions, &c Get Henrys
Carbolic Salve, as all others are but imita-
tions. Price % cents.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Ihs industrial school for Poor Children

"A meeting of the patrons of the Industrial
SChool for Poor Children was held at No. 222
Tlird street northwest yesterday afternoon,
ALts. l.. +. Deane presiding. Reports were
reid, showing that tho society was clear OF
dlbt. number of specimens of work done
hd the children in straw, beside several
tides, &c., were exhibited and favorably CON-
National Republican., 1883-09-08
The Dead Line

Is we'll remembered by the veterans of our
late war" but Speer's wine has achieved 2
wide reputation from its efficacy in the sick
rom, being one of the most pleasing and
comforting beverages that can be given an
invalid aud at the same time Is a powerful
sbengtL Irestorer. For sale everywhere.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Bargains in Gentlemen'S Wear.

Fifty dozen gentlemen's
striped hose, full regular, only
25c per pair.
Gentlemen's balbriggan hose,
elegant finish and quality, 25c
per pair.
Also a full line of gentle
mems hose in solid colors, for
25c per pair, which we consider
a great bargain.
Gentlemen's braces, full size,
silk embroidered, only 25c per
pair,
National Republican., 1883-09-08
TIE RECoRp.
Eltlitu Conri-JtIiQe Jdmes.-RodGI

Equity Cobrt-Jud0e Jdmes.-Rodgers VS. Rodgers
Charles Albert appointed guardian I'D litem Du
gan VS.. Ward; J. II. Call appointed trustee to CON
vey title. Affutt VS.. Rohrer; pro confesso vs. dc;
PENDANTS. Utermehle VS.. District of Columbia
sublot Q, square AS, vested III complainant Ad
journed until Monday.
Probate COurt-JtdOe Jdrnes.-Estate of Mary
wilson, proof of publication filed, Rebecca Hill
ton appointed administrators bond sl,4OO. Estate
Of Gathering Ragan proof Of publication filed
Richard i. Harvey appointed administrator; bond
5000. Estate of Catherine Boyd final notice issued,
appointing Sept. 2s day ofselemen VIII of James
W, Smith, exhibited and fully proved by three wit.
nesses Estate ofC. ,Vertongen petition Of MariaJ.
Cox! order appointing L. l.. G. Colieri administrn-
torbond $500. Rachel A. Mooreguardian to orphans
of Alexander Moore; leave to expend portion of
principal. Estate of Sarah Brown; Mary v.
Brown appointed administrative; bond SlO0
Estate Of John B. Ruth will admitted and letters
of administration granted: bond $1,000. Petition
cf Mrs. J. NJ. Van De Walker; asking appointment
as guardian TO Charles NJ Stephens Estate OF
Margaret w. Whyte petition of Warren Whyte
for administration which is granted bond $1,000.
VIII Of Ellen Doherty; filed and fully proved,
will admitted and letters testamentary granted to
John Doherty; bond 81 900.
National Republican., 1883-09-08

II. D. DAILY, sole agent for the District of
Columbia for the celebrated Elgin Butter
c)mpany's creamery butter, No. o, Wholesale
INV Center market. All | ask to compete
with other first class creameries is q trial.
National Republican., 1883-09-08

If you make it rule to flavor all your
cold drinks with 10 or Is drops of Angostura
Bitters you will keep free from summer dis
Sases and have your digestive organs in good
Gle, manufactured only by DIR. j. G. B. Sci
sert & Sons
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Bargains in Handkerchiefs.

Children's handkerchiefs, all
linen and hemmed, 3, s, On,
8T, and Ioc each.
Ladies' all-linen handker-
chiefs, ,hemmed and hemstitched,
IOc each.
Ladies' all-linen, printed and
colored bordered handkerchiefs,
I2Hc each.
Ladies extra quality pure lin
en- handkerchiefs, hemstitched,
only I2Hc each.
Ladies' extra fine all-linen
handkerchiefs, all white, colored
centers, or printed borders, II,
FL, and csc each.
GENTLEMEN's HANDKERcHIEFs.
Gentlemen's all-linen hem
med handkerchiefs, full size,
I2H, II, and 25c each.
SPEcIAL--Onel elotgentlemen's S
all-linen hemstitched handker-
chiefs, in solid colors-cardinal,
cream, navy blue, Nile green
former price, ,25c; now selling
at nc each; 81 per half dozen.
In China silk hemstitched
handkerchiefs, advertised by us
last week at fifty cents, we have
but a small quantity remaining
Our sales have fully justified
us in calling it as we did-ar
extraordinary bargain.
We have secured another
bargain in a much finer grade o
China silk, hemstitched, ano
larger size; decidedly the thing
for embroidering; at 81 each
National Republican., 1883-09-08
The HiIious.

dyspeptic, or constipated should address, with
two stamps for pamphlet, Worlds Dispen'
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, NY.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Music Mt Ihe White House Grounds.

The following is the programme of the
concert to bo given this afternoon on the white
house lawn by the marine band. under the
leadership of John Philip Sousa:
M4rch-Right Forward. rd.......,.........'''':. .sousa
Observation-Disclosures. ''AudTah
Nllse-Ay Queen, ..'.'.'''''''.''Soole
C,rnet sOlO--Ioung America, Ca,...............-Levy
Mr. William Jaeger.
Alalange-In Parlor and Street. ............ Sousa
llllaDy-frllZ....
suectOn-Bric-a Brac. c....,,........,,......M .Mlssud
National Republican., 1883-09-08

SEND for circular describing Aliens Brain
Food, the most reliable remedy for Nervous
ness Nervous Debility, SC. Address Aliens
Pharmacy, 315 First avenue, N. Y.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
Marriage I.icnnaen.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday TO
Clarence Preston aud Annie Washington,
Balthaser Graninger and Catherine Krause,
National Republican., 1883-09-08
sts QaIuis gOuaI.
The Great Question Of the Day

Iswh public This
period which
just but anxious to sell and in order to stimulate trade we propose
leaving for New York purchase fall goods and before they go we want
smallest possible the best OF
times and surplus stock occupy valuable space Therefore we pro-
he show people
National Republican., 1883-09-08

LEWIS, IowA.-Dr. NJ. j. Davis says:
" Browns Iron Bittors give the best of sstis-
faction to those who use it,"
National Republican., 1883-09-08
THE COURTS.
Suits Filed and Other Business Trans
acted OF Legal Character.

Suits Filed and Other Business Trans
acted OF u Legal Character.
A. A. Lipscomb, as attorney for Emma J.
High, yesterday filed bill for divorce
against Henry High. They were married
on the fourth of October, 1877, and lived to-
gcther until year ago, when no willfully do
serted her. She prays that she be granted
an absolute divorce and leave to resume her
maiden name of Emma j. Lynch.
Mr.. /. |. Johnson, rs attorney, yesterday
entered suit in equity for John B. Clagett
against Elias L. White trustee Of lot 90,
square LOG, to compel the latter to construe
certain deeds to be deeds of partition.
The will of George w. Bradley was filed
yesterday. II is dated San Francisco, Jan.
%, 1873. He leaves all property to his wife,
Agnes NJ Bradley, and after her death to
Kate NJ. Bradley. His wife is named as ex-
ecutrix.
The will of Ellen Doherty was filed and
proved. She bequeathes to her daughter,
Anna, house No. 11l3 New Jersey avenue,
on condition that the latter pay to her daughter
Mary 800, her daughter Catherine 5000 and
her daughter Honora 500, and to her son
John 100. She leaves the rest Of the property
to her daughter Anna, and names her son
| John as executor.
In the equity court yesterday Judge James
heard the case of Lemuel j. Denham on at
tachment for contempt of court for refusing
to appear before Judge Bundy as a witness in
pension case Mr.. b. Il. Hanley appeared
for Mr.. Denham and stated that his name was
Lemuel J. Denham, but he had been sum
moned by capias in the name of Samuel ID.
Denham, and under these circumstances he
did not think he was the party wanted, and
therefore paid no attention to the summons
In doing so he however, did not mean tc
show any disrespect to or contempt of the
court.
The court said that Mr.. Denham had moi
been properly served with notice.
Mr.. Hanley stated that Mr.. Denham had
bee N arrested last evening and kept in con
fine ment, unable to get word to his counsel
or he wonld have been bailed out, and o.
course he was not very amiable about 1t.
Mr.. Bundy said he did not appear as coun
sci for the government, but merely to ac
quaint the court with the powers of the
court under the statute This party haC
been subp9naed as Lemuel 9. Denham, ant
he submitted the affidavit of two persons Il
show that Mr.. Denham had been so known.
The court asked if Mr.. Denham resided
here, and Mr.. Hanley replied that he wa
born and reared here, and had resided herr
all his life.
Tho court said that there was no danger o
his running away and discharged him; bu
he would take the papers and consider as t
what disposition he should make of the case
In the meantime they could summon him BY
his name.
National Republican., 1883-09-08

DIR. ROGERS VEGETABLE WORM SYRUP
instantly destroys worms, and removes the
secretiOns that cause them.
National Republican., 1883-09-08
How to Sell Goods Cheap.
Cotton Underwear.

Our Underwear Department occupies
more space than any other stock in the
house. We need part of this space for
other goods. Therefore the reductions
in this stock will be greater than in any
other, and when we say reductions we
mean bona fide reductions--not only on
paper, but in reality-a fair, square mark
down.
Call on us in the next few days and
inspect our stock, and you will have u
chance to secure bargain that you can
brag about to your friends. And, by the
way, that is just the kind Of talk we like
to hear-people brag about the bargains
they get of us. We mention only few
of the bargains, but we have many more
just as good.
Ten dozen Chemises Ito close them
OUT, made of Pride of the West cotton,
trimmed with fine cambria and torchon
edge, both round and square neck; were
sold formerly at $1.25, $l.4S; at SIC each.
Five dozen pairs Drawers, made of the
same brand of cotton, yoke band, cam
brio ruffle, and eighteen rows of tucks
sold formerly at Soc; we shall close the
lot out at 69c per pair.
Seven dozen Nightgowns, made of the
best quality cotton, embroidered back
and front, handsomely trimmed, reduced
from $2.6S and S2,9S each to $1.9S each.
Infants Cambria Slips, embroidered
edge, 43c each.
National Republican., 1883-09-08

1NoR sALE-SOO OR 400 POUNDS OF LONG
IL Primer type ia fFstrate condition. also font OF
BfeylSy; VIII be sold - q bargain, -
National Republican., 1883-09-08

Woodward & Lothrop.