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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

SUITS AGAINST TIE CHESAPEAKE AND
ONO RAuRoAD.-Nlr. Henry L. Wickham
is attending the Circuit Court, now in ses-
sion In Staunton, as counsel In number
of suits against the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad COMPANY. The claims for dam
ages aggregate $4,000, and are for loss OF
life and limb and to property by water
overflowing the banks OF Christian creek,
In Augusta county. Judge Robertson, of
Charlottesville, is associated with Mr..
Wickham In the defence OF the suits.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

Police CouRT.-The following cases
were disposed OF yesterday:
Walter Goode (coloredl charged with
embezzlement. The case was continued
until Saturday.
George Williams (colored), charged with
unIawfuIly trespassing upon the premises
of and assauIting Lucy Thompson; also
charged with contempt OF court. viii
liams was fined 81 for contempt of court.
and was let of by paying the cost in the
first case.
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DOING AGREAr DIAL or Coon.

Mrs j. Berry, OF Portland, Me, writes "a Your
HESRY's CARBoLIc SALyE H. doing \ great deal
of good. Some of my friends have been greatly
benefited by its use. think IL 81 the best sa,yo
have ever used" Beware Of c0unterfoiis
~ ADDITION to half-price rates, purchasers of
81 worth of Easter-Cards or over yili receive 20
per cent. reduction AZ LEwIS's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

HrsTINGs CoURT.-No eases OF importance
came up before this court yesterday.
During the session of the court colored
man named william Washington, charged
with deceiving girl named Emma Carter,
AGED about seventeen years, was brought
into court. A day or two ago he was
brought before the court, and there, hay-
inc been informed that il he would marry
the pl,intli that this would be considered
4 bar TO further prosecution, he expressed
himself as being willing to come forward
and Join his destiny with that oil Emma
Carter.
Enma's father, however, stern and un-
relenting. swore utter opposition TO TINS
transaction. and did not relent until the
last moment. Then, with head hall avert
ed. he said: "Jedge. You know dat Niger
amt no count, and | jess es well tell you
dat must sport him, and amt willn' to
do dat. but | spose you all can 90 on"
The services Of Rev. j. ii. Holmes were
secured and the two made one. a deal OF
talk has been the result.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

SAMPSON & ADAMsON, Z. M.svaeant los ia
Manchester.
WILLIAM GOLDSMITH, 10Y 4. NJ, watchcs,
diamonds. jewelry, &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

TOR SALE. ONE TEN-HORSE-
II POWER STATIONARY ENGINE win
hydraulic pumps attached In good working order
Also, ONE JONES LUMP MACHINE FOR navy
work. Can be seen at my factory.
Twenty-frst and Franklin streets.
NH l3-eod2w*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

W hare in Tf5foa THE THOC-AN OF
ROOk-kEEPERS ANp CLERKS WHO have 10
dress well on not very liberal salaries. We haya
for them FINE SPRING SUITS. In Ditgonals and
Worscd-. at slO.2j. or Fine Imported Gas iiic'n
suits at Slj.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

n, U,r, IN Yision-TVF BUSINESS MAN.
with bis u-naI Keen eye, n.tlnty recognizing llsI
onr low cxDen.es me al low prices. and coming fDr
his spring outfit 10 the MlNfil fiohf'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

CIRCUIT COURT, IEsTERDAY.-John j. y.
Powell, ESP, qualified IN this court yes
terday, on motion oi Mr. Jackson Guy.
In the ease Of e. w. Branch " Go. rs.
W. W. Pace, on motion OF plaintihs spe-
cial Jury OF twenty was ordered to be sum-
moned for Monday, 10Th instant.
The cases OF Michael Ryan against James
HAYES and same rs. Hayes n Bowers were
given TO the jury, who were adjourned
until Monday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

Gentlemen can now get their Drc,s Shirt made
OF best material and b suit I'm every particular, by
calling on LEVY, DAVIS & DLAKF.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

The handsomest assortment of lufduts' Short
Dresses al prices within the reach OF ALL
LEVY, DAVIS Z DRAKE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

ne Hare In VIsiOn-TIE "GO-WITH-THE-
GIRLS YOUNG MAN" aim sst ~ fond OF dress as
he /. Of the fair sex. We nave Tor MIN slim
LINED SUITS az Sl7.25, guaranteed to be worsh
-35,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

HAVING RECEIVED my fun stock Of EAeIER
CARDS, am now Offering them at les han hat
price az l.. LEwIs's.
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EXECUTORs' NOTICE.

All parties having claims against tie estate of
JAMES \. COWARDlN, deceased, win present
the same a once for settlement, and al parties in-
debtcd to the said estate win Pay the same To
c. O'B. CoWARDiN, at the Dtspatch oiteo.
w. T.. COWARDiS,
j. y. DAMMANN,
&. OH. COWARDiN,
Executor.
RICHMOND, March l3, 1888. mh lt-6ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

ne Hirs IL VisioR-THE MNS WITH
LARGE FAMILY aud = small saliry. We nse
for him A LIGHT CHf YIOT - II - $780, .
handsome LIGHT CASSINEPE SUIT nj $3.50,
or our great Specially suit at $3.50.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

r-e Hare In yfsi0a--TiIE MERCHANT saving
the nrice of hi- wife's new spring bonnet by Du{-
iny one Of those DRESS or BUSINESS SUITS
seiiing al the Mi-FIT STORE for about one-h-lt
value.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

MoST DELICIOUS, light, sweet, snd Wholesome
biscuits cakes pastiy, yuddings, &C., which nay
be eaten while fresh without detriment, arr made
WITH the Use Of HECKER's PERFECT BAKING
POWDER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

Ladies'. Gentlcmen's, and Misses Gloves and
Hosiery, In new styles. az
LEVY, DAVIS & DEAKg'S.
1917 and lOl9.Maln street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

SAVE MONEY by having your prnting d1as Al
The DIsPATCH fRINrING-iioUsE. Good wost
low nrces. rnd Satisfaction guaranleed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

DURKEE'S SALAD Dressing Is composed of
the freshest, pHrest. and choicest condiments
money VIII buy. II surplsses any that cIn be
made at home, Is cheaper, saves labor ana all
anxiety.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
n EETIS,
A MUsEMENTS.
DICHMOND THEATRE.

UTCTI1IOND IIiEA ne.
OPERA,
FOI'R NIGHTS AID SNlCRDAl MATISHE,
BEGINNING
WEDNESDAY MARCH elsr.
80 ARTISTS 30
&. u. HESS. ACME OPERA IROUPF-
' liIZtE ST. QCINTES,
EMMA rISNER. ROSE LEIGHTON,
ALFRED WINkIE, HENRY PEAKS,
MARX SMITH. hLok,,E Afpnrof.
FILL tIIORIIS AND ORCIIt sTRA.
The lag gest org ,nlzllion presenting opera u
Eugli h now before the public .,.~
WFDNFSD THE CHIMES OF NDRhASDr'
TUURSDAY-BOUEMiA ~ GIRL.
ERIDAY-TnE MAsCOT1E.
MATINEE-FRA DlANOI.O.
sATURDAY--MARTHA. 80
sale Of seats begins MONDAY. March lsth,si
A. NJ at Theafro and Ramos Moses.
Orchestra or circle. ~ extra charge Tor Sc
cured s.uts Dress Circle. I'll for reserve seuss
and as cents admission. Family Circle and gI-
iery, 20 cents. mn lo-ot'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

We Hare ia Tisiop-THE MECHANIC, I'd.
WORkINGMAN. THE LhBoiiNG MAN, TIL:
dustryr Their toilcd-stiined hands show how
hard thcir dollars are . rucd. They, above A.!
others shOuld have Value for their Money anJ
me MI FIT STORE. 9l2 Main Street. + the pls"s
where tfey can get il. VIC have for thHt msn the
CHE NPE~r DRESS SUIT n ''iciinoni or ict
Al so can s.il him pair II Working Pants worth
1850.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

For handsome Underwear, at vary reasonable
prices. we refer the ladies TO
LEVY, DAVIS & DRAKE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

THE BEST ARE THE GIEAPEsT.
Do not poison yourself by the use OF low-pricod
mixtures, but call FOR Toilct-Wa:crs, rovderf-
Cosmetics ETC., made by j. K l.. ATKINSON. L0n-
don
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

SUPREME Court OF APPEALs.-Carmine
rs. The Universal Life Insurance Company.
Argued by Colonel Il. l.. Maury for appel
lants and Judge T.. II. FitzhuSh Tor appel
lee and submitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
rIIE NNrIrp IgIANN

has sympathetic, pure, and rich tone, combined
with the greatest power. An exquisite Upright al
"A very reasonable price at
BECKwlTH & TARHAM's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

LEVY, DAVIS & DRAKE have i'm a complete A.
sortment Of Macrame Seine-Twine-a number.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

EASTER CARDS at iess than ono-half price al
l. LEwIs's, No. 9I2 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
LECTURE.

LE(ItKE.
-. ~ r.
STAR LECTU RE COURSE.
TIE POTTER SISTERS,
THE POPULAR READERS AND COSTUME
IMPERSOSATORS,
will give IN ENTERTAINMENT I under the ansfi'
cis- of the Young Mems Christian Association ~
MOZART HALL,
TUESDAY NI,IIr. MARCH 2Orii,
al S:3o O'Clock.
Tickets. 20 cents. Reserved seats, 30 cent-
For sale at Ramos Moses. Members oi the
Association admitted free. NH 1856
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
PEksONAI..

NOTICE.-We have this day appointed
~ AR M. MACON our agent 10 c1rry On the
RETAIL GROCERY AMI LIQUOR BUSINESS
I'm All is branches, al No eO3 east Broad street 10
buy and sell for CASH only.
GEORGE \. LATHROP & co.
RICHMOND. March 10, 1883. mh l7.n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

We lire IN risioa- TlIE THOUSANDS OF
MEN WANTING 'LDTlliNG. and we are prf.
nared 10 show them thc EktEl Il OF ktsiNFcS
ENTERPRISE AND LOW ENPENNEN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
ELECTRO.vOLTAIC BELTS. 6c.
IN THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

WE SEND DIR. DYES CELEBRATED
ELECTRO-vOLTAIC BELTS AND OTHER
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
OF TRIAL FOR THIRTY DAYS,
TO MEN ONLY,
YOUNG OR MIDDLE-AGED,
who are suffering from NERVOUS DEBILITY,
LOST VITALITY, LACK OF NERVE FORCE
AND yIGOR, WASTING WEAKNESSES, and
all those diseases Of PERSONAL NATURE re-
suliing from ABUSES aud OTHER CAUSES
SPECIFY relief aud complete restoration Of
HEALTH, yIGOR, AND MANHOOD GUARAN-
TIED. The grandest discovery of the nineteenth
century. send at once for illustrated pamphlet
free. Address -
yoLTAIC DELT COMPANY,
5-Saly MARSHALL Mich.
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NySFIT STORE.

QUE viSIoNsi
OUB VISIONS.
oUG vIsToSsi
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ALOoK AHEAD THAT PARTICULARLY IN
TEREsTs TIE PEOPLE OF RICHMOND.
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aitImond lispatth.
SATURDAY. MARCH II, 1888. |
ss-THE CIRCULATION or,THE DISPATCH
~ LARGER THAN THE CONFINED CIRCu-
LATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THE CITY.

Entered at the Post-ofiice at Richmond Va, as
sccond-class matier.i
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
Mr.. THOMAS.

Major Gregory was followed by the
Commonwealths attorney, Mr.. Thomas,
who claimed that premeditated murder
had been proved, and proved, too, with
ont Barbara's testimony. He expressed
the opinion that Barbara was about as
guilty rs Lee. a,
At O'Clock the case was given to the
inry. and the court adjourned ill to-day "a
10 A. NJ, and Sheriff Jones ana Deputy
sheriff Guun were sworn to safely Keep
the Jury. Judge Newman cautioned the
sheriff not TO allow the jurors to read any
newspapers, and SO, for the time beng
those twelve patriots will he entirely unln-
termed on the current topics OF the day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17
TIE BOOTS UNHARMED.

The significance OF the inquiry about the
boots was this While Daniels body was
disinteerated by the two trains that passed
over il, the boots were found in the ditch
together quite unframed. and innocent Of
any appearance OF blood. Barbara said
that they were not Daniels boots. Other
witnesses for the Commonwealth SAID they
were. The latter view was fully proved.
The conclusion OF many intelligent specta-
tors on this point was that Daniel was killed
at the house, and that his body and his
boots were taken to the railroad track by
Charles Lee, and he may have been assisted
bv Barbara, the uniailhful wife.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

Llbeous Leach. NasL "a. y. H.. says: " l had
Painters collie and diphtberetic sore throat very Sc
yer,ly Pain Killer drove both away"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

Major W. f. G. Gregory, after eXamin-
ing a number OF witnesses and, by consent,
reading some letters to prove that this ac-
cused had always borne Il good character,
announced that he was through.
Mr.. Beveridge made the opening argu'
ment for the Commonwealth, conientin2
himself. for the most part, with a state
menr OF the prominent facts which went
to show that a wilful and premeditlted
murder had been committed, and that
Charles Henry Lee was the criminal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-17

FORD STRANGE DoiNGs OF A MIDDLE-AGED
PHANTOM.
National Republican., 1883-04-07
THE NEW ASSESSMENT.
What Assessor Caldwell Says ms 90 the
Progress OF Work I'm Ills District.

What Assessor Caldwell says as 90 tho
Progress OF Work I'm Ills District.
"How are you getting along with you J
work asked a REPUBLICAN man of Assessor
Joseph T. Caldwell, who has charge of the
eighth district.
"Quite WE'LL was the response. "You sec
my district extends from First to Sixth street
west and from Boundary to Buzzard's point.
commenced at Boundary and have gone
down Fifth and Sixth streets to Louisiana
avenue and Four-and.a- half and Sixth streets
to l street south"
"Do you vary the assessment much2"
ain some localities | increase the assess
ment, but in others ] fnd property has greatly
deprecated in value. Notably is this so on
Missouri avenue. Now there is that house OF
Kieckhoefler, which at the last assessment
was fixed ut "a, 500, exclusive of the ground. l
know that IL has for some time been on the
market at $500, including the ground. 80
you see that property has deprecated"
why has property in that LOCALITY SO de-
preciated in valucY
Probably because in cases of freshet the
water backs up into the houses During the
last big freshet, when the ice banked up
against the long bridge, few years ago, L
had about seven feet of water in my base
ment and yet the locality is u healthy one
People in other parts Of the city imagin c
there is a good deal of chills and fever there
but there isn't"
viii you finish your district in sixty days ~
"Yes, easily but then have been in the
real estate business so long that have large
advantage over some of the assessors. l com
monced the very day after | was sworn in,
and have kept steadily at IT,"
National Republican., 1883-04-07
THE USwANTp ,,

1t strikes one as strange that the Columbia
horse railway company employs so many
deaf and blind men to operate their cars. 1t
not unfrequently requires truly stalwart
voices to apprise a driver that lady is run
ming II foot race with the car and desires to be
taken on board.
Parents complain of the number of holidays
in the schools. The smaller children can at
tend but half day, owing TO the lack of ac-
commodatiOn, and when il comes TO closing
the schools frequently TO repair blackboards
or heaters children are kept out of school en-
tirely too much.
Since landlords have formed the habit of
charging first class rents for third class houses,
many families have left the swamp and gone
to East Washington. Two herdics now run
morning and evening between Capitol hill
and the government printing office, and are
crowded every trip, More removals will take
place the present spring, as more desirable
houses can be procured in East Washington
at from 20 to 30 per cent. less rental.
The carriage house attached TO the govern
ment printing office remains Just as the fire
left it last winter 1t cannot be very useful
in its present condition. and is certainly not
an ornament. 1t would improve the locality
If IL were either razed or repaired.
Many mater tamilias rejoice that the new
law has so etiectually stopped gambling
pater familias retire earlier onights, and
funds are more plentiful for family needs.
What the swamp needs Is French flats, or
apartment houses, furnished in plain, COM
Portable manner, where apartments can be
rented for from $l5 to $50 month, accord
ing to accommodations, &c. II has too many
coffin like structures, called houses, with i'm
perfect plumbing and sewerage, rendering
their sanitary condition horrible, for the
health aud comfort of the large population.
Houses that cost but $500 to $1,000 to build,
command 500 year rent.
The sprihg campaign has opened on lawns
and parking.
1t is hoped the new police regulations will
not permit so many drinks to beat, nor so
many beats to take drinks from side win
dows and back doors.
National Republican., 1883-04-07
BOSTON HOUSE.

We shall open Monday morn
ing, April ?, the greatest in
ducement in our Dress Goods
Department ever shown on our
counters, viz: 1900 yards extra
fine quality all-wool Fr e n ch
Foules, 20 inches wide, at the
very low price of SIC. per yard.
The line includes a magnificent
assortment of Illuminated mix
lures in Tans, Electric, and Mode
shades, as also all the different
shades of light and dark gray,
suitable for office and travelling
dresses.
The quality is very fine, and
is worth intrinsically soc. per
yard.
We propose to distribute
these splendid goods among our
customers at price far below
their real value, simply as an
advertisement for our dress
goods department, at SIC. per
yard. We ask your early in
speGtion and critical judgment.
Our soc. Cashmeres are the
finest in assortment of shades
and in texture to be found in
the city.
We have a fine line Of Com
bination Check Suitings at 95c.
and 81 per yard.
We have just opened our line
Of Spring and Summer Skirts,
made from lightweight Cham
brays and Seersuckers the
neatest and most desirable line
we have ever shown; prices,
soc. to $I.25 each.
We have added several num-
bers of Corsets to our assort-
ment, already large, making
the most complete line to be
found in the city. We quote
specially a fine French Coutill
Corset, made very light, yet
very strong, which we offer at
81 per pair. The shape is per
feet. y
We have also received our
new Zephyr Corsets, and they
are even better shape and bet
ter made than ever before.
Our German Corsets, at 81
and $I.25 respectively, are very
superior goods for the prices,
and cannot be equaled.
On Monday, April 2, we shall
National Republican., 1883-04-07
ADMISSION to ball game to-day % cents.
Clerical Prnmotinns.

The following promotions in the national
bank redemption agency of the Treasury
department were announced yesterday
Thomas Il. Rogers, financial bookkeeper, to be
superintendent, vice Edward O. Graves pro-
noted Francis A. Simons, assistant principal
bookkeeper, TO be principal bookkeeper I;
Frank W. Lantz, from fourth class clerkship
to assistant principal boOkkeeper; A. D.Van-
deryeer, from third to fourth class II. Walter
Collins, from second to third class James G.
McCouch, from first TO second class Albert
w. Tyler, from 81 900 class to first class, and
Mrs. Alice Kern, from the 5000 grade to the
$1,000 grade. Mrs, Anna b. Frye has been
promoted from a 5000 position in the fourth
auditors office, Treasury department, to II
81, 900 position in the sixth auditors office.
In the Indian Office yesterday Slas j.,
Boyce was promoted from $1,000 to 81 400,
aud Agnes j. RobinsOn from 5000 TO 81 900.
National Republican., 1883-04-07
OPENING game Ball Park to-day.
Tho Emnneipntion CELEBRATION

The committees on arrangements, military,
and finance met at the Philadelphia house
last evening and reported progress. Mr. Chase,
from the subcommittee of arrangements,
stated that he had received a communication
from Dr. I. L. Patton to the effect that the
faculty of Howard university had decided to
allow the students holiday on the sixteenth
of April; also, that communication had been
sent to the school trustees asking for holi-
day for the pupils and teachers. The COM
mittee was requested to communicate to the
chiefs Of the departments asking holiday for
those who desire to participate in the cele-
bratiOn. Mr.. Freeman, chairman of the COM
mttee on arrangements, stated that there
would be exercises held in the Congregational
church on the evening of cmantipaton day,
which will be under the jurisdiction Of the
committee ON ARRANGEMENTS.
National Republican., 1883-04-07

Condition of the water Friday, April 6:
At Great Falls, very turbid at receiving
reservoir, turbid; at distributing reservoir,
inauent gate house, slightly turbid; etlluent
gate house, clear.
Three thousand bushels of wheat sold YES
terday at from Sl.l3 to $1.2l.
About o'clock, yesterday morning, ID. Il.
Morgan, keeper of the canal outlet lock,
found in Rock creek the remains of two
white infants, apparently twins, which ap-
peared to have been in the water for some
time The bodies were taken TO the station,
where the coroner after viewing them, gave
u certificate, and they were turned over TO
the health department for burial
Some fishermen found yesterday afternoon
in English harbor, on the Virginia side, just
above the aqueduct, the body of white in
FAINT. The authorities of Alexandria were
notified.
William o'Brien, white youth Of about is
years Of age, who has been ON spree for sew
eral days undertook yesterday to whip his
father and mother living on Thirty y-second
street. near II, and was taken to the station
by Private Hess and locked up to answer be-
fore Judge Smell to the charge of assault and
battery,
very interesting meeting was hald last
night by Mechanics lodge, No IS, l. o. o. Il.
The Chautauqua Literary society met last
night at the residence of Rev. Mr.. Webster
pastor of the DuIbarton Avenue NJ. Il. church
a large number of the members being present.
An interesting lecture was delivered by Prof
Frisbie, of the national observatory, and q
very pleasant and instructive literary and
musical programme was carried out
National Republican., 1883-04-07
DISTRICT uEADQuARrERs.
The Routine Business OF Yesterday.


There were 22 deaths and II births reported
at the heath office yesterday.
The commissioners have received petition
asking that sidewalk be laid at Third street
and New Jersey avenue northwest.
A number of citizens of Georgetown have
petitioncd the commissioners to construct a
sewer along Gay street
Maj. Dye examined number Of the oldest
members Of the police force yesterday, re-
ported to be incompetent by the recent board,
as to their ability and disability.
Mr.. Lewis Johnson was present at meet
ing of the board of commissioners yesterday,
and long conference was held in regard to
drawback certificates.
The police surgeons examined fifteen appli-
cants for positions on the police force as to
their physical qualifications.
Gen. William Birney has suggested as ap-
propriate names for the new school buildings,
the Whittier, Longfcllow, and Bryant schools.
The commissioners sent u letter to the presi-
dent of tho school board stating that the
proposition for naming the schools should
come through them.
National Republican., 1883-04-07
Another Life Saved.

J.C. Gnay, Dadeville Ala writes us; "I
have been using your DIR, VIM. Halls Bal.
sam for the Lungs, aud can say, OF truth,
1t is far superior to any other Lung prepara-
tion in the world. My mother was con fined
to her bed four weeks with a cough, aud had
every attention by as good physicians as there
are In the country and they all fuiled to
effect Il cure; but when l got one bottle OF
your DIR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs,
she began 20 mend right away. ] can say in
truth that it was the means Of saving her
life. ] knew Of five cases that DR.. VIM.
Halls Balsam has cured, and my mother is
better now than she has been before for
twenty years"