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National Republican., 1883-02-27
AHnIra Of the District.

Commissioner Morgan was not at his Office
yesterday, being detained at his house by an
skeidental wound to his foot. He hopes to be
TIT in day or two.
Y The examination of the policemen reported
disabled or inefficient for service was con.
aludea yesterday, and the report possibly will
~ submitted to the commissioners to-day
9lhere are two or three of the policemen on
he list who were not able to be present at the
n animation. Their condition will probably
EH dt forth in the report by the surgeons OF
i. -rce, who are part of the committee.
Building permits were issued yesterday to
M. Willis to build one frame storchouse
II Thirteenth street wharf, to cost $500; b.
alordlinger, to make repairs at 1877 NJ street
Hrthwest, to cost Sl25; Jenny Indcrmann,
make repairs at 202 Seyenth street south
lest, to cost $40; Herman Thyson to make
Vpairs at S07 Eighth street northwest, to cost
rt60; John Burke, to build one brick dwell
, g ON Eighth street, between ID and Il streets
nMthwest, TO cost $500; Sarah Collins, to
axe repairs on street, between Delaware
4 enue and second street northeast to cost
National Republican., 1883-02-27
Police Court Notes.

Charles Chase was charged with stealing a
twenty-five cent clock but was acquitted.
Frank and Josephine Taylor have gone to
4 III for fifteen days each for fighting.
William Hawkins, a colorcd hack driver,
as fined 50 or fifteen days for violating the
Jack laws in refusing to drive as directed by
| 40 police.
4 Everett d. Berry, whose arrest for stealing
AVercoats from the National hotel was mem
4 oned in yesterdays REPUBLICAN, was SEN
SSced to six months in Jail in each of three
fA4, and appeals were noted.
Kate Howard, whose establishment was
1lided Sunday night, as stated in yesterdays
lEPuBLGCAN, was fined $25 for keeping n
.sordcrly house, and an appeal was noted
Joseph Ford, Moses Hunter, and George
iner, three colorcd boys, were charged with
breakng into building owned by b. Brooks
5 Co., and stealing fruit, &c. The case was
Smtinucd and papers were ordered TO issue in
her cases in which these boys are said to
3ive been implicated.
\ Solomon Page undertook to beat hackman
Id was committed until he should pay.
james Russell and Charles Gardiner were
MT TO tho work house for one month each for
ARrancy.
4 Annie Mcdonald has gone to the farm for
4 ncty days rs vag.
National Republican., 1883-02-27
Activity ut the yvharyes.

Harbormaster Sutton has reported the fol-
living recent arrivals at the river front
Yhooner Carrie, Capt, Stone, $4,000 feet OF
mber for George A. Sheehan schooner
n illiam Totten, Capt. Adams, 600 bushels OF
ysters; sloop Sarah Jane, Capt. Simms 400
osl shells of oysters; schooner Leishire, Capt.
bIll, 200 bushels of oysters; schooner Joseph
Wilson, Capt. Jones, 400 bushels of oys,
les; sloOp Mary c., Capt, Coleman, 300 bush
~ Of oysters; schooner Two Brothers
eipt. Matthews, 300 bushels of oysters
clhooncr Lawson Corbin, Capt, Spar.
sdw, 100 bushels of oysters; schooner Little
rdlnie, Capt Spence, 100 bushels of oysters
A,amer Bell May, Capt. Lucas, 1000 punches
81 fish for X. A. Golden; schooner Annie
o1lson, Capt Clark, 20 cords of wood for j. O
n rter; schooner Kate, Capt. Upton, 20 cords
wood for j, o. Carter; schooner Pioneer
o4pt. Blank, 90 cords wood for j. o. Carter
. C1iooner Mary Ann Shea, Capt Ashton, 3l
sdrds of wood for johnson & Bros; barge
ndivenne, Capt. Blank, $50 tons of coal for G
DA Burgess schooner S. NJ. Bird, Capt, Mer,
II W'sl2l tons of coal for j. g. Heisting.
National Republican., 1883-02-27
CHIPS,
Hewn Out OF Local Material with Our
Little Hatchet.

dewn Out OF Local Material with Our
Little Hatchet.
THE REPUBLICAN jon OFFICE is now ready
in the new quarters specially prepared for It,
1T THE REPUBLICAN office, corner of Tenth
ind d streets, to fulfill all orders on the
shortest notice for every class of legal mer-
Ecantilc, and amusement printing-from the
mammoth poster to the daintiest card-all
,oxecuted in the best manner and in unique
md elegant design. No job Office in the city
T.; better equipped than that of THE REPUB-
Joan, and the best talent obtainable has
been employed. The managers of THE RE-
PUBLICAN now solicit from the many patrons
s)f the paper their orders for this class of
3vork, confident that perfect satisfaction will
L'e given, and upon lower terms than else
where obtainablc. Attention is called to the
advertisement elsewhere.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to
4 James Gray and Bertha Smith of Washing
on, ID. G..
Frank Williams, colored thief was ar
lested by Officer Smelling yesterday on the
harge of stealing a chicken.
The annual dinner of the Washington asso.
iation by Hamilton college alumni will bo
II Willard's hotel at Z o'clock tonight
Two additional trains have been placed on
he Alexandria and Washington railway, to
leave Baltimore and Potomac depot at 2 p. m.
Ind Alexandria at 1890 p. m.
The Joseph Callahan mentioned in this
mornings issue of The REPUBLICAN ns
paving been sent to Jail for larceny is not the
oseph A. Callahan of Columbia street north
|,ssst.
,srhe store of Mrs. Webb, corner of Sixth
sect and Louisiana avenue, was entered by
b, rglars through u basement window and n
rlle cut through the store floor, but nothing
'as carried away.
I AT the Union Bethel Historic and Literary
ssociation this evening DIR. o. NJ. Atwood
] Sill present the paper for discussion entitled
i Individual Development |. G. Wears esq,
md Rev. j. c. Price will be present.
I At recent election of trustees to serve for
lhe coming year, of Waugh NJ. L. church, the
following were elected $. II. Walker, B. r.
qVelch, II. d. Clarke, T. II. Hitchcock, II.
] tevons, w. $. Nicholson, j. NJ. Shomo, G. A.
3}reene, and NJ. L. Donohue.
Mr.. Charles +. Towle of the Boston Trarel.
4 4r, and not Fowle, as stated by THE REPUB-
1cAN, was elected one of the vice presidents
\ 4 the Press club, and John 4. Bivins, and not
.urns, as stated by the Post, was elected one
III the secretaries. 1t was the intelligent
4 ompositor who did it.
/ The office of James y. Horbach, No. 1919
street northwest, was raided yesterday by
tenry Ran, Officer Carter, Sergeant Hen-
or, and he was arrested for selling lottery
ckcts. Horbach was taken to the fifth pre-
3inct station where lie gave bail for his ap.
earance before the police court to-day.
National Republican., 1883-02-27
The Acndmy OF Fine Arts.

A lage number of prominent people met
last evening at Mrs. MOrrells studio, who
spent the early part of the evening admiring
the new and beautiful collection of flower
pieces lately painted at the academy. Among
other gems two panels of satin, richly adorned
with flowers, attracted attention. A very fine
crayon portait of Col, Stewart, of Capitol hill,
and several plaques also interested the visi-
tors and an hour of social pleasure was fol-
lowed by piano solo from Miss Grantham re-
citation by Mrs. Nailor, Burial of Moses I"
piano duet by DIR. Lajas Ander and J. L.
Gross recitation by Mrs Lincoln, dot Small
Baby" song by DIR. Laias Ander, "Annie
Laurie" Among those present were:
Rev Dr, blanchard, president of Wheaton, ILL.,,
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Ford, Mr.. Hopkins
of Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hutchinson,
Col. mud Mrs. Smith, Mrs, Dr. Adams and daugh.
ter, ". L. Wright, Miss Winfield, Miss Guessing
BloCknor, Mrs. GrlstOck. Rev. John G. Gore and
wife, Louis Perley, II, NJ Lincoln, Mrs. Pattson,
i. II. Phillips L. S. Story, i. Bancroft, and DR..
National Republican., 1883-02-27

80 New Five Cent NickeIs.
Geo. w. Driver will commence paying OF
|1ay over his counter 1900 in the new 8
II niCkels.
National Republican., 1883-02-27
A Cure atLaat.

Apply by tho little
finger into thenostrlls.
BY absorption Il effect
ually cleanses the ma
sal passages ofcatarrh-
al virus, causing
healthy secretlons. It
allays inflammation.
National Republican., 1883-02-27
DIG BARGAINS.

DIG BARGAINS.
Satin Striped Pques, S cents
Lace Striped NainsuOk, Ga cents.
Plaid NainsoOk, cents.
Wamsutta Muslin, 10 cents.
2ia yards wide Shirtug Cotton, 25 cents,
Cream Damaak Table Cloths 81 cents.
Lot of Ribbons, cents yard.
Hamburg Embroidery from cents yard
40 INCHES WIDE,
All.WoOl French Chudda Cloth 62h cents.
ColOred Gros Grain Dress SILK, a.
Black GrOs Grain Dress Silks e. 81 2h g. 80 Sl75 g.
% Inches wide, all wool French Cashmere 90 cents
Cream Table Damask, 25, ~, and SO cents
Bleaehed Table Damask, 80, o., and 10 cents
Satines. All New Patterns
Ingram Carpets, 90, G2, and 20 cents.
BIusselB Carpets, 20 cents.
Floor oil Cloths, new patterns, 81 cents.
nottingham Curtain Lace, % 81, 81, and 90 cents,
National Republican., 1883-02-27
AT HIGH PRESSURE.
what Comes of StrNining the Machinery
Wrecks Along the Road.

We are a iast people, From our atmosphere down
TO our methods of doing business every force Of our
career seems TO be in the nature of stimuant Hence
all sorts Of nervous and brain troubles, which are
daily driving men and women to the insane asylums
or to suicide. AS a matter OF course, the kites and
vultures OF socaled medicine get fat on the sale Of
nostrums for these diseases Sufferers waste for
tunes, and what is even more valuable-TME-int test
ing his trash Don't dose. stomach saturated with
embotted compounds and decoctlons never in the
world attuned set ofangled nerves to harmony and
music. BENsoNs CAPCINE POROUS PLASTER
8 acknowledged by the medical profession to be the
highest and best product of skin and experiment in
the direction Of a remedy for the numerous ailments
grouped under the general term, nervous disease,
How does 1t work9 Simply enough. It reaches
the seat Of disease by absorption through the skin,
which, when cogged, vltates the dcllon of all med'
cine. The Capcine Plaster penetrates like the cleo
trc current but in no other respect does resemble
the advertised electric" humbugs, 1t soothes the
irrltated nerves. and exces the torpid organs TO do
their duty healthfully,
In the highest medical circles Of Europe and the
United States and among the most Intelligent people
the rare and scientific merits OF BENsoN's CAP.
CINE POROUS PLAsTERs have been known
and appreciated for many years Don't give up your
own case until you have tried these plaslers. Price
25 cents.
seabury & Johnson. Pharmaceutical Chemists, New
York. Highest awards-madAls-At international
E1postlons, fe24sw2t
National Republican., 1883-02-27
A Natch Stolen I'm n Stree, Car.

An old gentleman named Buck, from Alex
andria, was robbed Of available gold watch
about 10 o'clock last night in a street car.
He was standing up holding on to one of the
support straps, when two suspicious looking
men josted him. A few minutes later he noticed
that his watch had disappeared. Mr.. Buck
proceeded to police headquarters and noti-
fed tho authorities. The two suspected
thieves boarded the car at the foot of Capitol
hill
National Republican., 1883-02-27
Under the New eambI,ng LAW.

Levi johnson, colored was before the
police court yesterday for knowingly per-
mitting gaming table to be set up in his
house in West Washington. This was the
first case under the new gambling law. 1t
was shown that the game played was five
up and that the players were boys ranging
in age from thirteen to sixteen years. John.
son was sentenced to sixty days in Jail,
National Republican., 1883-02-27

oil paintings. A superb col
ton now on view ut Dowlings art rooms
avenue and Eleventh street, to
sold absolute by auction ON Wednesday,
ursday, aud Friday, II a, nj. and p M.
9 works are very fine, and embrace every
lriety Of subject by first class modern artists
Europe and America magnifcently framed.
National Republican., 1883-02-27

Mn, T, II. DAEFoRTH, of New York, the
llebratnd baritone, will conduct the vocal
~ Instrumental concerts every evening at
4 iycr's," l343 Pennsylvania ayenue.s
National Republican., 1883-02-27
A Costly ycckInce,

Messrs. Bailey, Banks & Biddle, the Phila.
llphia jewellers, recently sent for the inspcc-
1n of a well known society lady of this city
diamond nacklNcc valued at $4,000. II
Insists of 35 diamonds matching perfectly
purity and cut, with beautiful brilliant
4 large size mounted as pendant in elegant
d unique style,
National Republican., 1883-02-27

IANGosTURA BITTERs, the world-renowned
lpetizer and inyigorator, imparts a delicious
yor to all drinks and cures dyspepsia diar-
lea, fever and ague. Try it, but beware of
mtcricits. Ask your grocer or druggist for
lAgenuine Angostura, manufactured by DIR.
~. b. Siegert & Sons.
National Republican., 1883-02-27

A CAR conductor named Gunion,
Plastered his foot with an onion,
The onion struck in
And took Off the skin;
ST. Jacobs Oil cured his bunion.
National Republican., 1883-02-27
Ladies, Read This

THE PALAIS ROYAL takes pleasure in announc-
ing the arrival of part of the New Spring Stock. The
goods mentioned below the correct styles for the
coming season, and positively guarantee in
instances lower prices than charged by large New York
retail houses.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-11-02
1EE'1--S<------e :
REM EDIES.
Half Out Of His Head.

blessed be the man." said Don Quixotes weary
squire "who invented sleep" Sancho's gratitude
is ours, bnt what If one cannot for any reason en-
ioy that excellent invention3 Nervousness in me
had become a disease" writes Mr.. William Cole
man, the well known wholesale druggist OF Buffalo,
Y.
Il could not sleep, and my NIGHTS were ether
passed in that sort of restlesSness which nearly
crazes man, or in kind of stupor. haunted by
tOrmenting dreams. Having taken PAkKER's ION
&c for other troubles, tried it also for this The
result both SURPRISED and delighted me. My nerves
were toned to concert pitch, aud like Caesars 1ls
men, tell into the ranks OF those who steep Q,
night. / should add that the Tonic speedily dld
away with the condition OF general debility ana
dyspepsia oceasioned by my previous sleeDlessneSs,
ahd gave Inc strength AID pei fect dlgeSton "a
brief the use OF the ionic thoroughly re es aDsn-
ed my he 18th have used PARKER TONIC with
entire succt IS for seasickness and Tor the DOVER
disorders inc ident tD ocean voyages
This prepare ion has heretofore peen known ~
PARKEk's GINGER TONIC Hereafter 1t VIII De al
yertised and Slid under The name OF Parker
Ton C-nmitting the word ginger, HiscoX q, o.
are induced to make this change by the acion OF
unprincipied dealers who have for years deceived
their customers by substituting inferior prepar.a
toDs under the name of ginger we crop lne ms
leading word all the more willingly as ginger IL oil
uni m pOrtani fl lvoring lnsre diem IN our iohc
Please remember that no cnanec mas 1otn VI
will be made in the preparation ltseii, anu an oo',
ties remaining III the hands 81 bearers: wIapy y
under the name If PARKER's GINGER TONIC con
tain the genuine medicine If the FAC sinlie signa
tura of HSC * Co is at the bottom OF the oltsa
wrapper
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-11-02
8setra.
Modern improvements

Modern improvements
.sWhat is that, mother, that comes from the Urn.
fragrant and strong az we get 1t in turn ?"
aAn infusion of leaves from far Cathay,
Leaves OF the alder and leaves of the bay,
With tWang and full favored, lust as it should be,
And think there may be some leaves of the tea.''
.Whst is that. mother. so coldly blue.
Like wintry sky of azure blue?'
s.That is milk of the city, that MIXTURE my dear;
The milk Of the chalk pit and pump that's near,
That would not be owned by sensible COW.
For she never could make it-she wouldn't know
how"
"What is that mother, yellow rs god ?"
"Bptter, my boy-not the butter OF old.
In the heyday OF old we said tit for tat:
twas prophecy when we said butter for fat:
That is butter to those whom the scofsr calls green
To the elect 1t is o!eomargarine.'
.What is that, mother % 'Tis the pepper of trade
But the Lord emily knows OF what it is made.
of roasted meal. Of dust and peas,
With a dash of cayenne to make one speeze.
IT hot and strong, but it's rather queer,
OF the ground pepper corn. there's none of it here
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-11-02
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY.

Mail train South bound, coanects at Charlottes
Vls w at with No ok
through southwest Virginia To Nashville, New -.
leans. Meinp is Lite Rock and Texas, and
Danvi 10 with Richmond and DAuvlle railroad.
South aud Southwest
Mail train North bouhd, connects at Lynrhbu
with the Il 4 A X. n Tor Lexington diiu Natar
Bridge. and at tharlottesyil.e with Z go "
for StauntOn, Clifton Forge and ihtermedia
points.
louisville with G. 70. r. 10. the > est nd
awhile with K & u Il R. for all points In Sou
Sour he asst Southwest aud East
lottesyille with G T. .. K. W for Richm0n
staunton, White sulphur, Charleston and Hun.
For Fairfax 9. H. daily connection. except Sun
day, at Fairfax station.
ton daily. and train % daily except sunday. to ana
from Warrenton
Rocky Mount 1870 a m, arriving at Franklin june
ton Ills a. m. Leave Franklin Junction Gle
p; m arrive at Rocky Mount 1900 p. m. masinG
trains so and u also with local freight trains t.
Lynchburg and DanvilIe
Mixed I raj s, leave Alexandria daily. except
Sunday, O, and q a No. and 1855 p, m. returning
arrive at alexandria 90 IN. and 800 and 1890 p
m Mixed train leaves Alexandria daily 4:s) p. IN
Returning. arrives at lexandria 33Ja m
Manassas Division daily. except sunday; Leave
Washington S35 a. In alexandria 9oo a. m. ar
Valley Road East and " est. and at River with
Shen. Val X. X for Luray and Waynesboro. Re
tuf nng, ledve SIrdSDurs Z:UU D. Ill., arriving az Al
exandria Go p. III. and Washington 7:lO p. IN
Mixed Trains leave Alexandria daily excep
Returning leave Str asbuig SEQ a. m, arriving a
Alexandria ESQ p. m. Leave Manassas l0:55 a m.
daily excent sunday, arriving at Strasbufg 4:30 y
M; returning, leave ,trasburg 500 p. IN daily, ex
| cept Saturday. arriving at Manassas l1:55 M
| For Middleeurg, connection at Plains station
| For UpperviIe. connection at Delaplane.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between New York ant
Montgomery on Mail trains, north and south bound
| without change; only one change Of cars between
| New York and New Orleans.
| New orleans Sleenipg Cars leave Washington
| S3' a. m running through without change
| Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington ant
| August Ca, without change on 1875 p. IN. train
| via Greensboro Charlotte and Columbia.
| Solid trains with Pullman Palace Cars attache
run through between Washington and Louisville
| via Staunt0u and White Sulphur, daily
| All trains make good connections, at Washing
| ton. to and from North and West.
Through tickets at lowest rates to all importan
! points in the United States.
| J. s. B. THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
| W. NJ. s. DUNN. Eng. and Supt Oct
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c. & .. maln-lne trains run Dy washington time
Lexington Division by Columbus time.
Nos and G, daily except SUNDAY. Do not run
between Clifton Forge and Huntington.
Nos. 2 and S. daily between Clifton Forge and
Ashland, KY. No 2, daily except SATURDAY.. Clifton
Forge to Richmond. except unday Richmond t.
Old Point No. 5, except Sunday. Old Point to Cliff
ton Forge
Nos and Washington, Louisville and Cincinna
ii Fast line, daily between Louisville. Cincin
natl, Washington and Richmond, Va. Do not stop
for local business, except that No. stops between
Richmond and Charlottesville.
No 3, LOui willie and Cincinnati Fast Line. No 4,
Washington Fast Line, equipped with Pull
man New Drawn G. Room, Smoking, Saloon, and
sleeping Cars, and Solid Trains between Louisville,
lie kington, and Washington, D. G. Pullman New
Sleeping Cars between Cincinnati. v hite Sulphur
and ,Richmondi Day Coach between Cincinnati,
and Richmond,
c. 4 o. Sleepingg Cars on Trains Nos. 2 and 8,
between Richmond and Clifton Forge
No. Z, daily except Sunday, leave CanneltOn SAL
A. NJ, arrive Huntington Ills A. NJ.
No 8. daily except sunday, leave Huntington Is
P. NJ arrive at CannetOn $40 T. NJ.
Old Dominion Steamers will leave either from
Norfolk or Newport News for New Ork on Mon
day, Tuesday. Wednesday, or Saturday. at 6:UC
For Rates, Tickets. Baggage, Checks apply. t.
any Office Of the G. &. o RY.; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
q E. SUMMERSON.
Ticket Agent. Staunt0n Va.
G. " SMITH, General Manager.
II. W. FULLER. G.. P. Ag't.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-11-02
Mason B. Hamlin DREAMS.

New illustrated catalogue, t40pp. 4to) for season
OF 1884. including many lew 81 les; the best a.
sortment OF the bsst and most attractive organs we
fave ever Offer ed and at lowest prices $22 to 5000
MASON 4 HlMLIN ORGAN & PiHNHt,o
Boston, l54 fremont St.; New York, 46 East 18th
St.; Chicago, 19 Wabash Ave. -''-
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ever brought to this city, and at prices to suit all
New French Suiting,
New English Serges,
New Black Cashmere,
New Henrietta Cloth,
ArmOniS,
Flannel SuitingS
New Ottoman Cl)th,
NEW BLACK TAFFIT D'LAINES,
Which is the prettiest mourning goods In the
market
Ladies don't fail to examine
KAYSER, Shirley & TAYLOR'S
DRESS GOODS HEPAEs MENT
before buying dress goods of any kind.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-10-27
BOARD OF MANAGERS:

j. A. Goldstlne, of Godstine Il Rosenwater, whole
sale and retail dry good, etc; JAS. y MEG ahey
lumber dealer; Wm. +, Pitcher, general AGENT ;
Thomas, bricklayer; Moses Phillips, con ractor
and builder; H. A. Chumbley, grocer; Ihos.
Lewis, secretary and attorney-atlaw; ". II,
Marean, Homeopathic physician; II Sa der, OF
Sander & Son grocers: h, II Baird stree. super
visor; ia II. White, asst sec, W. & o. NJ. A. So
ciety; j, W sper, lumber and ssw.mill; +. i.
GernigOn, barber; H. b. Dietrich clerk W., ST. /.
&P r r.; NJ. KObier merchant tailor; JEFF NJ.
Clark, dealer In wallpaper and window shades; J.
4. English, contractor and builder; WHIT Red.
burn. of Morse & Redburn, cigar manufacturers
f. Vincent, dealer In lime aud cement; l. A,
II. Taber mig, jewelcr; J II Robinson, j. I and
notary public; j S. Petre, physiciani II, W.
Bostwick, insurance agent; +, L. Jarhoe, foreman
st, Gas mains, and e. WM6ndge' lumber ana
Bank Stuart, Iowa; Rev L. A, Wilkerson, Pnor-
urC, Ky J.W Tarry. physlcan. Fulton. ~