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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
THE REPUBLICAN, BANNER.


Gen. T.. A. whitaker, chairman OF the repub-
lican executive committee OF the District Of
Columbia has refused n liberal offer on the
part of Mr. Albaugh, lessee Of the new opera
house, for the campaign banner which has
been stretched across Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite Wizards hotel, for some time. Mr..
Albaugh desired to use the net work aud gem
eral design of the banner substituting weekly
candidates for public favor for those OF the re-
publican party.
compnnicd the mutilation which the body Of
the banner would have suffered fifteenth
street being the destination Of We converted
advertisements. But Gen. Whaker would
have none It, He will keep the banner for
1855, when he Is firmly convinced that victory
will perch triumphantly upon it,with whatever
change the cNigcncics otthc case may demand.
lie has canvassed the matter among the hold
ers of duplicates OF the annexed certificate,
and u majority are decidedly in favor of hold
ing the fort:
No. -. S1.O0.
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE Cow,
MiTrEE FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, No. llOo
Penna Ave. -WAsHINGTON, ID. c., Sept 20,
lSSl-This is to certify that the holder hereof
has contributed 81 toynrd detrnying the ex-
pcnse of swinging Blaine and Logan CAM
paign banner across Pennsylvania avenue, be,
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, and
is the owner of one shnre in the same.
L. w. WHITAKER, Chairman.
lncrc were ucuIlN -UJ Oh llcst issucii pub u
large deficit was made up by Gen. Whitaker,
| though he is by no means inclined to exert
any claim that this majority of stock might
/ give him. lie is in the hands of his friends,
| but with strong prejudice in favor OF holding
| on to the banner for future use.
Some excitement was caused yesterday by
| the renewed display of the banner, which, out
Of respect to the feelings OF the managers OF
! the late democratic parade had been iurled.
| Wild rumOrs of a new revelation i'll the count
| of New York state went Tying through the de-
paitmcuts, and hopes mounted high In breasts
! that had suffered wonted depression. Others
who had prematurely protested democracy
quaked at the sight of the haunting
emblem of victory Mildcw, and not any
| changes in the returns, was responsible for the
display. The flag had suffered from the pre-
vailing dampness of the past few days, and II
| was deemed advisable to aid 1t. The fact that
| 1t requires the united strength of eight men to
handle the banner rendert its suspension for
! the present necessary, the disposal of the work
of art for the period during which 1t would
| only waste Its sweetness on the desert, demo-
cratic air, has not yet been determined upon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

The funeral of the late Capt. Hiram D. Be.
dine who shot himself Tuesday at his desk In
the postoilice department, took place yester-
day at . p m. from his late residence, No. IL
Grant Place. 1t had been intended that the
Masonic order would take charge of the fu.
neral, but this was changed In accordance
With the wishes of Mrs. Bodinc, who desired
that no display be made by reason of the sad
circumstances of her husbands death. The
caskct, which was cloth covered and with un-
covered glass top, rested In the front parlor,
having on II large floral cross sent by his Of
flee companions. The services were conducted
by Rev. NJ. A. Turner, OF McKcndrec Meth
odist church. The pallbearcrs were Coils. +.
G. Ford and ID. A. Grosvenor, representing the
Ohio association; l.. G. Elmer, from tho Ma
sonic chapter to which the deceased belonged
here, and Messrs. W. D. Burbridge VI. c. Ed
son, and J. b. Bishop from the sixth audi
tors office, in which deceased was a
clerk. The funeral was very largely attended,
Commissioner Butterworth and very many
other ohioans being present; Mrs. BodIne
was so much Frustrated that she was unable
to be present in the parlor during the services,
and had almost TO be carried to the carriage to
attend the remains to Congressional cemetery,
where tho intcrment Took place. While she
remained III her room she gave way TO violent
manifestations of grief and her Misunderstanding
walls could be heard by all present in the
rooms and halls below. None of Capt. Boz
dimes relatives were able to attend the
funeral being detained Mt their home at
Plninville, near Cincinnati, by the very serious
illness of his mother.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

PREvARIcATIoN-Und the title of "What
is the Use of Lying?" the New York sun in
dltcd an editorial few days after the election.
When Il business house INDUCES III boasts
through the columns of the newspapers that
"Our store is crowded all day long, eve
never had such a successful senson;" "Our
whole force busy waiting on customers" &c.,
the use Of lying?' Purchasers, us n rule, do
not care for anything beyond good articles,
fair prices, and polite and thorough attention,
and these at all times prevail ut the establish
a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

The fourth annual course of concerts in the
Congregational church Is announced. The
first will take place on Friday evening Dec, O.,
and will be followed by five Others on the first
Friday evening of each month. These concerts
will be under the direction of Prof j. w.
Bschoii, and the participants VIII be mainly
his pupils. Reserved seats for the course
have been fixed at 81. 80, and the sale win com
mence Wednesday, the 18th instant, at 4 p. m,
at Ellis's music store
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

Our SPEcIALTTEs.- genuine hand
sewod French kid, button, $3.50; Paris kid,
$3.50; CuraSo kid So Cousins Pebble, but.
ton, $3.50; Glove Kid, Dress kid, aud Goat, but.
ton, 81; Gents fine hand-sewed Boots and
and Caters, $3.50; Prime Calf and Kip Boots,
81. 50; Misses and Boys school Shoes, 80 cents,
SIPS, $3.50: Wool.lined Shoes and Slippers,
Rubber Boots. Arctics, and Sandals. i. s.
The Electric shoe, $3.50, il equal to Il s. Cater,
cures rheumatism, sore feet, bunions, and
cOrns. IouNG's, 402 Seventh street. LOOK for
the Old Woman in the Window.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

The public are promised rare treat Monday
and Tuesday evenings of next week, when
MARK Twain" and George W. Cable will APP
pear together at the Congregational church
and give readings from their own works.
and humorist in the United States. To hear
his own fun and wit and pathos coming from
his own lips will be enjoyment of the highest
character, Mr.. George w. Gable appeared
characterizations of Creole life fairly capti-
waited all who heard MIN. The verdict of the
public wherever he has been is that as u de-
lineatOr of his own oratiOns Mr.. Cable sur
passes Dickens. His career In the field Of
literature has been one Oithe most remarkable
and brilliant, and his success upon the plat
form has been equally great.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

STRENGTH, YIGoR, ELASTICITY" Recover-
ing from typhoid fever. II quickly gave me
strength" so writes Mr.. Peter Bourassa, East
Douglass, Mass. Nothing makes my stom-
Gch feel so easy" says Mr.. Joseph Bateman
Miss Nellie O'Brien, of the same place. What
Is 1t that these convHlescents write about?
Why Browns Iron Bltters, the greatest iron
medicine in the world
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

Yesterday was the second day of the water
color sale. About 100 pictures were disposed
Of, and in many instances did not realize the
price of the frames. To-day the remainder of
the collection will be sold without reserve.
The exhibition has been perhaps tho finest
ever brought TO this city. Mr.. Tanning says
he attributes the extreme low prices to the
general depression prevailing all over tho
country, and, as he says, the fine arts are al
ways the first 10 feel the depression. The sale
viii be continued to-day At II II. IN. aud I'm.
ishei ut p. M. this afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAGONS Fresh Alder
ncy butter churned every morning, and dollv.
cred in Y pound WARD prints, at 45c. per
pound Also cottage cheese, sc. per ball but
termilk, DC. per quart. and sweet milk at DC.
ppr quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

THE SuITouT.-The very latest and most
dressy ovcrcoat. We have them In clysians,
fur, beaver, and kerseys in all the fashionable
4 streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
Ttchlnp Pilcs"-sTmptoms. Moisture

Like perSplrntion. intense itching, worse by
scratching, most at night, seems II pin worms
were crawling 'Swayne's Ointment is a
pleasant, sur" cure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

Pennsylyania avenue have Lpps' Premium
Soap for sale. "In good demand gives salts
faptinu ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
ALL-WOOL CASHMERES

In new dark shades were the best card we ever
had To those that study economy and wish to
save so per cent. on the same class of goods,
have got the last opportunity now before them
We are not exactly located in the central part
Of the city, but we can cater to the wants Of the
community as well as the largest concern III the
District, as we have the stock to select from.
One thing is positive: We are no imitators,
and are the oriyinators Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

A MATTER of taste rs well as economy Is to
buy your clothing of Eiseman BrOs., the most
prominent elothiors and tallors, corner Seventh
and L streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

A CARD.--To all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretlons of youth, nervous
weakness. carly decay, loss OF manhood, &c.
will send recipe that Will euro you, free of
charge This great remedy was discovered by
n missionary in South America Send self
addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph L. ln-
man, station D., New York city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
Tho BlschOn' Concerts.

Now OR never is your chance to save full 40
per cent, in our special sale Of sack suits. A.
Saks IL Co., BIG Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
Novelties in Black Goods,
SEATON PERRY

BISON CLOTHS. CAMEBs.IIA1RS, BIAR-
RITZ CLOTHS, LtONEllE CLOTHS, CHuD'
DAS.
HENRIETTA CLOTHS nRAp D,h!!LNASI,
HTNDoo cACHEMIREs, OTTOMAN
CiOriIS IAipEtIAL SERGES, GRAPE
CLOTHS. CltENlOTs.
DRAp D,ETE, CANLoN GlREPEs', CRERE
DE OH Ne, MOURNING SILKS, JAPANESE
CREPES
LtpfN's CELEBRATED BLACK CASH
NEEE5 AND MOURNING FABRICS IN
GREAT VARIETY.
PLAIN AND TwTLLED BLACK. FRENCH
CLOTHS.
CouRTAULD's ENGLISH GRAPES AND
Wells.
IUpIN'S FRrNGED AND GRAPE BOR-
DERFD BLACK lillBET SltAWIS.
BLACK MOURNING WRAPS, JACKETS,
AND CIRCULARS.
IMPORTED BLACK II >. V Il II AND
STOCKiNEH CLOTHS.
MACK SILK UMBRELLAS, WITH
MOURNING HANDLES,
BLACK SILK, COTTON, AND Isle Ho.
BIEtl.
|. MoURSGNG ItASDKERCITEFs.
pERINOTs BLACK KID GLOVES
na-CuoICE GOODS. PLAIN FIGURES. AND
CORRECT PRICES,
sEATON Pc r RY,
FERRY BUILDING.
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, corner of Ninth street.
Established 1910.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

You have no idea how far $40 will go until
you examine our line OF $40 sack suits. A, saks
Il Co.. 3l6 and 3lS Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

N. Ii. SHEA, wholesale grocer, Pennsylvania
avenue, sells Lippss Premium Soap above all
Oherpu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

SAkS " Co. are Offering special inducements
IN sack suits Call and look them over.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
FANS.

New stock of Silk and Satin Fans,
in all colors, warranted hand-paint-
ed by our own artist.
Regular price, CSC.
Special price, $50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

THE Rowland Dental Association No. Gil
Four.nnd.a-half street northwest, three doors
north of Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds OF
Dental Work. All work warranted iirst-clnss.
Have administered nitrous oxide to oyer 3O,0O
persons. Fine gold and amalgam Filings in
eertpd i'm the best manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

DEMosTHENEs the Grecian orator, cured his
stammering by having his mouth full of peb-
bles, ana many are the modern orators who
have cured their hoarscncSs by an occasional
dose of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

PURE Old Rye and Bourbon Whistles and
fine assortment of bottled goods. JAMES THARP
SIS L street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21

81 per gallon, 70 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best in the world for the money
at McGee's Ninth. near ID.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-21
TEWELRY.

Koll-plated, Silver-plated, Oxid-
lied, Jet, and Rhine Stone Pins,
Earrings, and Bangles, in new styles
Of Our own importation, embracing
many novelties from Paris and vi
emma, and sold by most stores at
soc and 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-22
City Personals.

Rev. Mr.. Thacher is in Boston
Judge Libbey holds court in Calais this
week.
Mr.. Frank Smith of Boston was in town
yesterday.
Misses Sarah Woart and Nellie Fuller de-
parted from Augusta on their trip to Europe
yesterday morning.
An Augusta hunter shoots muskrats on
Bond brook, evenings. He bsgged three there
one night recently.
Mr.. A. Goddard. son of Hon c. w. God
dard of Portland, has resumed his law studies
with Judge Titcomb. He will apply for ad.
mission to the Kennebec Bar in the fall, and
will quite likely enter upon the practice OF
his profession in Augusta.
The New England party of railroad men
which will be present at the opening of the
Mexican Central railroad in May. departs
from Boston next Monday. Besides Darius
Alden. Esq, of this city and Arthur SewalI OF
Bath, Jacob + wards, Esq, treasurer of the
Edwards Mfg Co., will take the trip.
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NORTH FAIRFIELD.

Nathan Canon, one of our oldes, to y nsmen,
and pensioner of the Aroostook war, is in a
critical condition with dropsy.--The stream at
this place has been very high the past week,
preventing the saw mill from running, and
carrying away the flume in the grist mill
Owen and A. B. Hoxie have a large lot of
logs. probably more than they can saw this
season Farm help is not very plenty in this
vicinity. A few hands could readily find
employment Some farmers are shearing
their sheep. Wool raising is not in very en-
couraging state.-The maple syrup business
is considered over. About two-thirds of an
average yield has been obtained. The product
has been sold for LAO to 81 30 per gallon.
The principal manufacturers here are VIM.
Wentworth, George Tibbetts, J. T. Richard
son, E. B. Hoxie and o. A. Bowman
Edward P. Coffin has finished his law studies
at Detroit. Mich, and formed law partner
ship with Edward N. Merrill of Skowhegan
George Paddock has position at Friends
School, Providence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-22

Inc celebrated Powers W. Mitchell c..a
.hicn mas been on trial at Bath since Friday
tne 18th inst, closed yesterday forenoon. the
jury bringing in verdict in favor of the re
spondent. The trial has occupied nearly
seven days, longer than ever before. The
Judge delivered his charge yesterday morn.
ihg' and the jury remained out but 80 min
uses. The case has created large amount of
interest among Augusta citizens and the re-.
suit has been eagerly watched for. MANY
nave been in attendance on the
triai most of the time. The circum.
stances connected with the case
are well known to our citizens and it is not
worth while to repeat them. The plaintiff.
Miss Powers, resides in HallowelI, and Cant
Thomas Mitchell. the defendant. il a nromi.
nent resident on the east side The case has
been before . jury four times. First in
december 70, when the jury stood for the
respondent and opposed. In the second
trial, verdict was rendered for the def.
The case was carried up to the law
court on exceptions and a new trial
granted. At the third trial the jury was III
In favor and l opposed to the defendant.
Previous to the 4th and last trial. change of
venue was asked for aud granted, the case
was transferred to the Sagadahoc court
Capt Mitchell arrived at the station on the
O'Clock train yesterday afternoon On
alighting upon the platform he was rendered
regular ovation by citizens and friends.
crowd gathered. Congratulations flowed in
on every hand. There was seemingly no end
to hand shaking. A barouche had been pro-
vided on Commercial street back of the
station. Captain Mitchell, accompanied by
three of his friends, took a seat therein.
Three hearty cheers were given by the
crowd as they departed. Pullen's Band was
also at hand in full force and occupied a
mammoth barge, drawn by two span
of George Cony's heavy horses. The
Band followed the barouche and PLAYED
some of their choicest music The
route was down Commercial street into Market
Square, up Water street, across the bridge
and on to the Captains residence. Crowds
lined the streets and doors and windows were
filled with occupants who cheered and waved
handkerchiefs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-04-22

Rev. Mr.. Curtis of Richmond. preached at
the Congregational church ON Sunday, ex.
changing pulpits With Rev. r. W. jenkins.
Inere was no services At the Methodist
church, Sunday, the pastor Rev. 7. Luce. be-
ing in attendance at the conference in Bath.
Kew Mr.. Briggs of Abbott, preached at the
Free Baptist church Last Sabbath.
Inc ladies of the Congregational church,
VIII hold fair and musical entertainment at
tneir vestry this evening. Refreshments will
The water in the Kennebec and Cobbossee
rivers is still very high.
Inc storm has delayed the appointed time
Tor the completion of the skating rink a,
least one week. The contractor. j. W.
Lash, will push the work rapidly forward As
soon Is the sun appears.
us during such weather as has prevailed
ior the last week, that citizens and visiting
strangers rise up and pronounce blessings
upon the projectors of tbs pavement on
Water street
A republican caucus was held at City Hall
last evening and delegations chosen to at
tend the district and State conventions.
convention of Lebanon R. A. Chapter
will be held at Masonic Hall Wednesday.
The X A. Degree will be conferred upon
three candidates. 1t is expected that Grand
High Priest Sleeper will be 10 attendance and
visiting companions from Jerusalem Chapter
of Hallowell
The lectures by DIR. J. j. Miller during
the past week have been we'll attended and
unusually interesting. Saturday afternoon
ne gave special lecture to ladies', and Sat-
urday and Monday evenings special lectures
to gentleman. No person can listen to the
Doctor without receiving valuable informa-
ton concerning ''the house we live in," and
being practically benefited thereby. DIR.
Miller goes to Augusta this week and will
give course of lectures in that city.
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Sous of Veterans.
Headquarters MAINE DIVISION,
Sons OF VETERANS, UNITED
STATES of AMERICA.

Sons OF VETERANS, UNITED
STATES of AMERICA.
General Orders No I.
BANGOR, Me-, April l6, 1884.
1. Having been duly elected and commits.
stoned as Colonel Of this Division, hereby
assume command, with headquarters at Ban.
gor. Maine.
III. The following roster of this Division
is hereby published Colonel. Charles H.
Rice, Bangor; Lieutenant Colonel, Fred w.
Hartnett, Bath Major. Edward E. Philbrook,
Portland; Chaplain, c. Frank Hayford. Lew
iston; Surgeon. A. X. P. Harvey, Auburn.
iii. DIVISION CoUNCIL.-Thomas T. Ia
Der, Bangor, E. f. Philbrook, Portland, F.
W. Hartnett, Bath. with ranks of Majors
C. o. wadsworth, Gardiner, A. c. Holbrook,
Bath, John I. Brown, Harmony, with rank
of Captains.
w. The following appointments on the
Staff of this division are hereby announced
Adjutant, Harry J. Chapman. Bangor
Quartermaster, Fred d. Lincoln, Bangor.
Further appointments will be announced
in future Orders.
BY command of
CHAs Fl. RICE. Colonel Com.
Official:
HARRY J. CHAPMAN. Adjutant.
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A surprising phenomenon was noticeable at

A surprising phenomenon was noticeable at
the head of Cobbosseecontee Pond in connec-
ton with the rise of water there. Near the
little village of East Winthrop, and but q
short distance from the road, is large area
of lew land known as Fuller's Meadow.
When the water is down, as is the case in the
summer and fall, this meadow is uncovered.
In the spring it is overfowed. Several weeks
ago the water came up as usual. and in rising
took with it large area, amounting to sew
eral acres in extent, of the surface of the fiat,
sod. earth and and ice being frozen firmly
together This mass foated on the surface,
and more nearly resembled an island than
anything else. 1t attracted much attention
from passers-by, and one farmer said that he
thought there would be no difficulty in driving
a yoke of oxen out over the surface. Within
a few days the ice has melted away. leaving
the earth to drop back where it came FROM
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The Congregational society will give sup
per at Meonian Hall on Friday evening next,
directly after which some of the young ladies
and gentlemen of the society will appear in
the drama known as 1.-The Jacobite." From
an inspection of the programme for the even
ing we believe it will repay our citizens to
give the entertainment a liberal patronage.
An advertisement giving price of admission
ETC., will appear in our issue tomorrow.
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Yesterday, Mr.. o. NJ. Moore of the Phil
Inns Phonograph and Mr. L. A. Moore of the
Farmer concluded a bargain by which they
became possessors of the Waterville Senti'
mel, taking possession the first of June. The
former gentleman will become editor, and
the latter business manager. the firm name
being Moore 4 Moore. No change will be
made in the size of the paper at present. That
the Messrs. Moore will succeed in their I'M
dertaking there can be no question. Mr..
Moore of the Phonogrsph yields an unus-
ually sharp pen, and our fellow townsman OF
the Farmer is one of the best printers and
newspaper managers in the State. Water
Vile is a smart, growing town, and these are
the men for the place.
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world. If you have been using other kinds
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sc BROADWAY, RooM 50,
NEW YORK, March 2, 1888.
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I consider them a true blessing.
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