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National Republican., 1883-07-13
Sons or Veterans, Jn.toII,,,op.

Grand Army hall was crowded last night
to witness the installation of tho officers of
Custer camp, No. l, Sons of Veterans. The
hall was beautifully decorated with flags and
shields. Appropriate addresses were made
by Gems. Whitaker and Burdette, Col. Sitford,
and Maj. p. G.. Taylor After the addresses
the old soldiers and their sons and friends sat
down to an excellent supper.
The following are the officers installed H
d. Clifford, captain; j. F. Webher and j. e.
Morrison, lieutenants; +. w Cole unseu =,
w, G.. Farquhar, chaplain; J. II Ruahartord.
w. A. Jones. John Wederman, camp e,unciI5
Charles Brooks, quartermaster sergsnnts A
Sperry, orderly sergeant; John Warren, oOaOr
sergeant; W. $. King, orderly sergeant, r.
Rutherford, sergeant to guard J. Cheaca1an,
musician; ID. O'Hara, corporal of guard, T.
Cole, picket guard; +. Reigart, camp guard
National Republican., 1883-07-13

had been traced to the Jewish merchant, aud
from him TO an Armenian, he would prob
ably have tried TO conceal his nationality.
But ho boldly proclaimed himself an Arme-
nian merchant TO tho shah's inquisitive Off
cials, was arrested, and consigned TO prison
on suspicion. Strong ometics were admins
tered but no diamond came to light. He
was stripped naked, put into a hot bath, and
then examined from head TO foot, with no
better success. Even q little torture was
tried, but Shafras was firm; and in the end
he was bundled unceremoniously over the
frontier-his petty cash, however, being re-
tanned. He reached Orenburg, and here somo
compatrots advanced him some money to
reach the capital.
Catherine the Great was short of ready
money whom Shafras offered her his diamond
for sale. He demanded 100000 for It, but
the empress could not raise moro than $780,
0O0 and though she offered 10000 dessiatins
(at four acres eaoh) of crown land in addition
to this sum, Shairas refused. Catherine was
greatly chagrined and did not hide her an
noyance; but she was too noble u character to
resort TO the Coercive measures whic h a shah
Of Persia would have adopted without n mo :
ments hesitation. Shafras was allowed to
depart unmolcstod, and betook himself to
Amsterdam TO have his diamond cut. Here
it was that the famous Count Orlov first saw
the jewel for which his imperial mistress had
slBueu, hnu nc uclCTmlnGu Ivy lU as " gnu
at her feet. The bargain with Shafras was
concluded offhand, for Count Orov never
haggled. In exchange for the diamond,
which weighs 1856 carats and is valued at
S1,500,000, Count Orlov promised Shafras on
his return to Russia S350,000 down and an
annui ty of $1,000 and patent of nobility.
Tho count kept his word. Shafras, the
merchant, became La2arev, the gentleman,
cashcd his bills at the imperial treasury, and
drew $1,000 a year for the rest of his life,
which as usual with annuitants was a very
prolonged ono. Before ho died he became one
of the richest mon in Russia. With the price
of the diamond he bought mines in the Oural
land in Bessarabia, and houses in st. Peters
burg. The 'unoarthed increment in thirty
years made him ten times q millionaire, and
at the present day his descendants, number
ing hundreds are all immensely rich. Loris
Melikov, former minister of the interior, and
Delianov, at present minister of public in
struction, arc grandchildren of the Armenian
Lazarev.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
A CONTRAST IN TOILETS.
One Woman Glad In Costly Agony and
Two Attired i'm Cheap Comfort.


On high bridge car the other day the pas
sengers were afforded an opportunity of look
ing upon picture OF expenditure without
taste, in contrast with one of taste with little
outlay of money. A lady entered the car
who had manifestly fallen victim to the
crushed strawberry fever, strawberry satin
dress of very rich quality tightly encasing her
portly form. She carried a feverish looking
parasol, from beneath whose folds glinted
flashes of gold as bright as the suns rays
which streamed through the half-open win
dows. A strawberry hat, with strawberry
plumes, capped tho ruddy climax, and all in
keeping with the face of the painting, 'perspir-
ing lady, which was aglow with fierceness
of color, of which crushed strawberry gives
but the faintest intimation. The glowing
attire, and the evident discomfort of the rub-
cund wearer, had its natural sympathetic
effect upon her fellow passengers. The car
soon grew hotter, and hue of strawberry
seemed TO pervade the scene, while the cOun-
tenance of the lady gradually lapsed into an
almost alarming tint of terra Gotta.
Presently the car door opened and two
ladies, carrying tiny lunch baskets, came in,
who were evidently on a little pleasure trip
for the day. At sight of these two there
was at once notable change in the tempera-
ture of the car, and an expression of relief
and pleasure seemed to light up every coun-
lelhuCe. OHS Oh JnB lduloS inc younger VI
the two, wore a crisp fresh French lawn of
white dotted with small, pale mauve flowers
Over her shoulders was dainty little cape
of the same, edged with lace and fastened in
front with knot of violet ribbons, matching
those which held the simple but exceedingly
graceful drapings of her skirt. Upon her
head she wore a broad brimmed hat, trimmed
with lace and small cluster of violets. Her
hands were encased in pair of trim fitting
white Isle thread gloves, and she carried
parasol of plain white pongee.
The other lady wore dress Of pale nuns
gray linen, braided in white. Her gypsy hat
was of gray straw, trimmed with gray lace
and cluster of pink crushed roses Gray
gloves and gray pongee parasol, lined with
pink, completed this plain but most tasteful
dress. Thirty dollars would cover the entire
expense of the combined toilets Of these two
a sum which lady number one possibly gave
for her strawberry bonnet or the making Of
her costly dress.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Gra6tItrs' 05uiot.
RAITrMoRn AND OHIO RAILROAD
THE MODEL FAST AND THE ONLY LINE
...,, -. . - - BETWEEN
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUPLER
STEEL RAIIgf
ID OHIO RAILROAD

Schedule 1 to take effect SUNDAY, MAYta.tsl
Leave Washington from station Garner Of new
Jersey avenue and & street, N -
,ffOr fOr IhlcagO Cincinnati, Louisville, and -, Louis
coaehes and Paace SLEEPING Cars 10 above points,
M.nou uhahBei lO'lb a. m. daily to Chicago. except
Tor Plttsburg, Cleveland and Detroit at $40 n m.
hnu oiy " M uayi $50 y. IN. Is solid train to Pitts.
burg, WIN W. ~ Siieenng Cars attached
daily, with slcepers for Toledo ' '
Trains for PhllaGelpnla and New York at s'iO u m.
wthParlor and Sleeping Cars attached ~
For baltimore on week days B. B:3i $50. 7:i5Ntl
gand lO95 q M, 1910. 22O, 23) g. $780, i3O A: 10, 5n.
For baltimore on SUNDAYS, 500. 1i5, 1906 n M,
l'3 2S5 3, $50, $50, 4 $40 Oin p. m.
FOR AnnapollS 6:lO =. IN, 1910 and 40; Sunday
For way stations between Washington and Baln.
moreo tlO, VA M, 1910 D. ln., 3D AiO and 1880 p m.
For stations on Metropolitan BrauCn, 7;i5 daily
cept sunday, b8O u. M. $40 and Stop m. daily for
stHunton, $50 a. m. daily, except Sunday; for uagers
Iow a9d frederick, $50 II. M, lol5, ii5 p. IN. daily
FOR Hagerstown 1915 a. M. daily, except sunday
Trains arrive from the west daily, o;2o 1856 a. M.
From New York and Philadelphia, 255, $50 a. m.
daily, $40 y, M. daily, except sunday.
From Annapolis, $50 a. M, 1850, 637 p M; sunday
1910 a. M, 6:S p M
From stanton, Stannt3n 10 p IN; daily, except SUNDAY
10 H. M 2lj, 40 p IN. and S;UO p. IN; daily, except
sunday lOa m; 8 p m. daily nom Point of Rocks.
Trains leave baltimore for Washington at ., l:n
$40 ll5, l3D. ., Gl0 aud l030 M. l2lo 250, 4 ii1
va $50, y, ana 1880 p. ON sundays 2 $40, 7:li
G5Oi and Nln, u NJ. 1870 $40, D. 6;a5 $50, aud p
except A!p p m.
For further Information apply at the Baltimore and
Pennsyivania nyenuc, corner OF Fourte nth street,
where orders will BE- taken for baggage TO be checked
aud received at any point IN the city,
LORD. q. 4. a.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
ANTI-sECRET SOCIETIES.
A Meeting Which Didn't Accomplish
Much Good, But Which Afforded Some

Amusement.
House No. 215 Four-and-a-h half street
northwest is large, four story structure, aud
sign in front notifies you that board and
lodging can be obtained. A notice was in
serted in the papers yesterday that an emil
nent divine would expose Masonry at the
above place last night. The room where the
meeting was held is the second>one back, and
is used as a dining room. 1t was lighted by
two kerosene lamps, which spattered incea-
sanity and threatened every moment to ex-
plode. Round the room in rows were ranged
about thirty chairs. An old white
haired man sat beside marble top
table of ancient style, while at other
points Of the room were seated three men,
whose age and general bearing stamped them
to be enthusiasts, and one lady past the prime
of life. The man seated beside the table
was Il. G. Hinman, and is the same person
who caused so much trouble at funeral in
East Washington some time ago. AS the
clock chimed the hour Of 8 this man
cleared his throat and began a TRADE
against secret societies. After he got warmed
up to his work he became quite excited, say
ing that secret societies we're first known in
Asia, where they were called sun worshipers,
and since that they have grown in every ooun-
try in the world. ut is these" he said, tilting
the church and God of converts, and it is
these that fill the departments and overrun
the government"
Here Mr.. Hnman sat down from exhaus-
tion and called upon a brother to lead in
prayer. Among other things the supplaint
said that he hoped that Mr. Hinman, who was
/" the light of the shadow" would convince
the world what the sweet societies were and
what harm they were doing to the church.
When he had finished the light" sprang to
his feet and called upon the colored attendant
who was whiting stick, to go out and
search for recruits. recess was taken until
the return of the recruiting officer,w came in
shortly followed by half dozen volunteers
Among the group was one of Chief Moses's
staff, three colored boys, police officer, and
Chinese laundryman. When these were
seated, "the light" with great agility took
the floor and proceeded with his harangue
Meanwhile the three colored boys had inaugu-
rated game of marbles on the floor. The
Indians were attempting to captivate the
lady in the corner, while the Chnaman was
rehearsing game of euchre. The policeman
was asleep. The reporter (who during all
this time had sat still now arose to go, and
hearing noise behind him, turned and OBJ
served "the light" following, backed by the
others. The reporter quickened his step, and
gained the sidewalk just as THE light" made
grab. But the reporter was gone.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
A FAMOUS DIAMOND.
The story OF the Great Gem That Adorns
i the Russian sceptor.

The story OF the Great Gem That Adorns
j the Russian sceptor.
The following details Of the origin of the
famous jewel which adorns the imperial
scepter of Russia were furnished to London
Truth correspondent during residence in st.
Petersburg by descendant of the Armenian
merchant who brought the stone to Russia:
The diamond, in its rough state, formed tho
eve of an idol in the temple near Trichi-
nopoli, and was abstracted by French rene.
gade, who escaped with his prize TO Persia
Here he wandered from town to town trying
to dispose of it for n moderate sum, but only
meeting with mistrust and suspicion. At
length, when the news of the theft had spread
over India and reached Persia, fearing arrest,
he accepted the offer of Hebrew merchant
and surrendered the diamond for $4,000.
Meantime the shah was informed, not only of
the robbery, but also that the thief was resid-
ing in his territory and had offered the stone
repeatedly for sale.
At once his highness gave orders to arrest
the man, dead or alive, and to seize the dia-
mond. The Jewish merchant naturally be-
came alarmed for the safety of his new aCqui-
sition, as well as that of his head, and gladly
sold the stone TO an astute Armenian mer-
chant named Shatras for $4,000 The mag
niicence of Catherine the Great and her
court was a by-word in Armenia and Persia,
and Shafras knew right well that If he could
reach st. Petersburg he would be able to dis
pose of his diamond at handsome profit.
The greatest difficulty was to secrete the stone
so thoroughly about the person that in case
of his arrest it should not be discovered. 1t
was too large for him toswallow, so he solved
the problem by making deep incsion in the
calf of his left leg, inserting the stone, aud
sewing up the wound with silver thread.
When the cut had cicalrized sufficiently TO
his travels toward Russia. Had he known
on arriving at the frontier that the diamond
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Vital Questions!

Ask the most eminent physician
OF any school what is the best thing in
the world for quieting and allaying all ir-
ritation of the nerves and curing all
forms of nervous complaints, giving nat
ural, childlike, refreshing sleep always,
And they will tell you unhesitatingly
Some form of Hops"
CHAPTER I.
Ask any or all of the most eminent
physicians
that can be relied on to cure all diseases
of the kidneys and urinary organs, such
as Brights disease, diabetes retention or
inability to retain urine and all the dis
eases and ailments peculiar to women"
And they will tell you explicitly and
emphatically, Buchu."
Ask the same physicians
"What is the most reliable and surest
cure for all liver diseases or dyspepsia,
constipation indigestion, biliousness, ma
larial feyer, ague, &c," and they will tell
you
Mandrake or Dandelion.
Hence, when these remedies are COM
bined with others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters,
such wonderful and mysterious cura-
tive power is developed which is so va
ried in its operations that no disease or
i'll health can possibly exist or resist its
power, and yet it is
Harmless for the most frail woman,
weakest invalid. or smallest child to use.
CHAPTER II.
Patients
Almost dead or nearly dying
For years, and given up by physicians, of
Brights and other kidney diseases, liver
complaints, severe coughs Called con-
sumption), have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
wakefulness, and various diseases pecu-
liar to women.
People drawn out of shape from excru-
ciating pangs of rheumatism,
Inhammatory or chronic, or suffering
from scrofula,
Erysipelas
Salt rheum. blood poisoning, dyspepsia, indiges-
tion, and in fact almost all diseases frail
Nature is heir to
Have been cured by Hop BitteB, proof of which
can be found in every neighborhood in the known
world
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Base Ball.

A very interesting game of base ball was
played yesterday afternoon on the grounds,
corner Eleventh and II streets northeast,
between the Stars and Independents, with
the following result: Stars, I; Indepen-
dent, 2.
The Bashful base ball nine of East Wash
iugton left this city for Alexandria yesterday
afternoon to play game of base ball with the
Alexandria nine. The Bashfuls being sue
cessful returned carrying large broom.
This is the second game that has been lost by
the Alexandrias, the first being won by the Ma
tionals. At the conclusion of the game yes
terday the score stood: Bashful, IL; Alexan-
dria, 8.
A game of base ball was played yesterday
evening between the junior Nationals and
Waughnetas. The former won by score of
IL to 10.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Vomen's National LEAGUE,

The regular meeting of the Women's Ma
tional Industrial league was held last night
with fair attendance. Several speeches were
made, and the league adopted two resolutions,
one of which indorsed n hotel proprietor at
Lake George, N. v, for supplying suitable
quarters and provisions for his employees, es-
pecially women. The resolution, which will
be sent to proprietors of various hotels, is a
lengthy one, aud calls their attention to the
neglect which employees are subjected to. The
other resolution called attention TO the con-
diton of the cells at the police court. The
resolution stated that the amount of space
for this purpose was inadequate, and that
sometimes as many rs thirty people were
crowded in them. A copy of the resolutions
will be sent to the health officers.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Commencement OF the Examinations Yes
terdnY-About Ninety ApnIIeants Present.

Commencement OF the Examinations Yes
terdny-About Ninety Applicants Present.
The first examination of candidates for
clerkships under the civil service law came
off yesterday at the rooms of the commission
in the agricultural department.. There were
present the members of the general commits
sioners and the five local examiners who have
been appointed, Messrs. f, l.. Campbell of the
Interior; o. w. Longan, of the War; Isaac G.
Slater Postoflice, and Il. w. Clarke and A, NJ.
Judson, Treasury department. Messrs Camp
bell, Longan, and Judson supervised the eN-
animation, in aid of Chief Examiner Lyman,
The examination was for 5000, $1,000, and
$1,000 cerkships. About ninety persons were
present for the ordeal. The subjects embraced
in the examination were orthography, PEN
manship and copying, arithmetic, fundamen-
tai rules, fractions and per centage, interest,
discount, elements of bookkeeping and of ac-
counts elements Of the English language,
letter writing and the proper construction of
sentences, and elements of the geography,
history, and government of the United
States. An examination will be held to-day.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
SPECIAL SALF
y p RIG H 7 PLAN Q S,
ny
AJRTCEE J. REED,
4sa SEVENTH STREET n. w.

Nolan elaborately carved three stringed. double
rosewood vencered, with extra grand, Catinet grand
by the Oldest New York maker. Original price
$1,000: offered at one third and will take piano IN
change
No. IA Cabinet Grand, by the leading Boston
maker; very hne Piano. Factory price, $50; offered
at $50
No, IA celebrated New York Piano, nearly new;
worth 1906, offered ut si15.
M. "a good imported upright, S15.
No. 5.--A very elegant Square strand Piano bought
at trustees n lie aud worth 500, only sl6i
No, Especial low prices In the matchess Shon-
nnger Cymbea Organ; sold ON S5 monthly pay
mcnts
No Very great bargains IN second hand Melo.
deOns aud organs, ranging from $50 to $50.
n. B.-l tune ship and repair instruments; sell To
all respectable people OH easy payments, and buy
SECOND hand Pianos nnd ORGANS for cash.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
TT IS A FACT

THAT THOUSANDS OF OUR BUSINESS MEN
GO TO THEIR OFFICES IN THE MORNING
AFTER AN UNEASY NIGHT OR LATE DIN
EER FEELING DULL AND ALL OUT OF SORTS
THIS Is ENTIRELY UNNECESSARY, FOR A
SINGLE DOSE or THAT SPARKLING FOAM
mo SPECIFIC, TARRANT'S SELTZEH
APERHENT, TAKEN BEFORE BREAKFAST,
WILL IMMEDIATELY DISPEL ALL FEEL
INGS OF HEAVGNESS, REMOVE GENTLY BUT
SURELY THE CAUSE, AND QUICKEN INTO
HEALTHY ACTION EVERY FIBRE OF THE
SYSTEM FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS,
National Republican., 1883-07-13
The soldiers and Temperance.

The Washington Women's Temperance
Union paid visit Wednesday evening to the
camp of the I'd artillery at Gaithersburg, Md
Remarks were made by Mrs. Funk, Mrs, Lin
willie, Mrs. Burroughs, and Mesdames Allen,
Kelby, Gardner and Gallen Miss Gracle
Altchue sang "Zook a Zoo" Miss Write
Zradt recited "The Soldier of the Lemon"
After the closing prayer by Mrs. Zurrd ghs
the meeting adjourned until next Wedn tydRy
evening at z o'clock. r. f. Dieterich, seVge-
tary Of the union, contemplates at an cay
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Steamboat zines.
LOW FARE! POPULAR STEAMERS!
DAILY LINE! UNITED STATES MAIL
Steamers George L0ary and Excelsior,

10 Norfolk, Fortress Monroe. Piney Point,
and C0rnileli liarb0r.
To Norfolk ,......-...Sl 90 Piney Point and
Round Irip.."......... DO Point LookOut,."". SOC.
Round Irip".,,.,. 81 %
FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CANNOT BE
FURNISHED FOR LESS
Steamer leaves seventh street wharf daily, EXCEPT
sunday, nt $50 D. m. Saturdays atG.
saturday Night ENcurAiOns - Special
Feature, Return Monday WOrninE.
Round Trip Tickets good on either Leary or Excel
sior. Return ng, boat reaches Washington Monday
morning nc o'clock.
Exclusive connection with the BOAtOn
nud Providence steamers. Connects also with
New York aud James River steameIs and the Nor.
Iulk aud Western and Senboard and RORnOke Rail-
roads; NJ Old Point with the Chesapeake and OHIO
Railroad. Passage and rooms can be secured NJ
Reeds Sons, l2lb Il 81, H. We Baltimore and Ohio
Ticket OhCc lith aud Pa. aY. ST. Marc Hotel Polk
informs, next TO city PustOtce; OliiCe of KnoNS
express, Sixth md Penna. ave-, and at Companys
Onlce 1th ST. wharf
KNOX EXPRESS will call for and check baggage
from hotels and private residences.
l., NJ HUDGINS,
VIM Il. WEIGH, ACT Gen. Supt
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Election or Officers.

At a special meeting Of Protection coun-
Gil, No. $685. A. l.. of H., held last night at
Cosmopolitan hall, an election of officers was
held to fill vacancies, resulting as follows: II.
Michaelis commander; G. l.. Wheeler, vice
commander; j. p. Hinkel, secretary; Charles
w. Lederer, collector, and A. NJ. Wheelock,
treasurer.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Changes OF PostofHoo clerks.

Mr.. !, A. Bassctt superintendent, and Mr.,
Frank p, Dickson clerk, of East Capitol
station postotiice, have been transferred to
duty in the city postoifice. Mr. Emerich, the
oldest employee of the city postoilice, has
taken the place of Mr. Bassett II is eY-
pected that Mr., Fred Grant, head clerk, will
also be transferred.
National Republican., 1883-07-13
Further Reduction!

FA-TSL, $50 CIHT IS
STEAMER LADY or THE LAKE,
TO POINT LOOKOUT. FORTRESS MONROE AND
NORFOLK,
ONLY boat STOPPING AT POINT LOOKOUT
EQUAL 10 ANY BOAT W THE RIVER IN
HER APPOINTMENT IL.
Leaves SiKthst WnArf-termlnus seventh and
Ninth.street Cnrs-MONDAN, WEDNESDAY, and
ERiiAY \ atb:JO p. M aud SA iURDAY, at $3.50 p. IN
New York and Boston Freight taken as usual
Keturnng, leaves Reynolds wharf Norfolk, Tues
day Thursday -,,ur Ijly. and sunday aL u. m.
Iickrts Aud staterOOms can 90 secured ut tho boat
or general Office. Bl3 Flitesnlh street.
" S THE NEW YORK STEAMERS,
Il. @. KNIGHT and JOHN GIBSON leave PorIl,
Fast River New York, every Saturday NJ p M
and Georgetown every Friday at II m. AeEan'
For particulars apply to Agent 90 Water street,
Georgetown or general Oflice, Gli Fltcon i street.
ALFRED WOOD,
Secretary and Treasurer
National Republican., 1883-07-13
j. II. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
CHARLES Il. PUGH. General Manager.
AND OHIO RAILWAY.

THE NEW TRUNK LINE TO THE WEST AND
SOUTHWEST.
on and amer SUNDAY. june 10. 1888 PASSENGER
trains of this route will leave Washington from b. ~
T.. station follows:
ss5 4. Nj, M,-rHROuGH MAIL daily. except Sun
dRy) for Cincinnati, Louisville, and Local stations
Of g, S o. Ry. sleepers White sulphur to Hunt
ington.
$40 T.. M,-LOUlSVILLE AND CINCINNATI
SHORT LINE (DAILG). Solid train with Pull
man cars to Louisville and Richmond to Gin.
Cinnat without change; arriving at Columbus 40
y. M, Lexington, KY 80 p M, Cincinnati. 6;sl
y. m and Louisville, 6i5 D. IN. Connecting at
these cities with through trains To ali points
West, Southwest and Northwest.
1035 p. m-Night express daily, except sunday for
Ashland ky, Columbus, Ohio, and stations on
&. II .. Ry. Pullman sleeping cars to White
SULPHUR and Columbus.
li:O) a. IN. for Newport News, Old Point and Norfolk
daily, except Suuday) arriving Old Point 7;So
Apply G. d q. Ry Office, 5l3 Pennsylvania avenue.
v. NJ Ry. Office col Pennsylvania avenue, and B, "
L. station,
ii. w. FULLER, General Passenger Agent
G. W. SMITH General Manager