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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
washington ContinentnIs.

The regular monthly meeting of the Wash
ington Continentals was held last evening
Col George +. Timms presiding. The meet
ing was unusually we'll attended and much
interest manifested. Several applications for
membership were received. 1t was decided
to unite with the Lawrence Barrett Dramatic
association in an entertainment to be given
probably the latter part Of May. The names
of those entitled to the premiums for selling
the most tickets at the recent fair were an
nounced as follows: First premium, gold
watch, to Miss Mary Mills second, a diamond
ring, to Miss Lulu Denison; third, jewelry, to
Mrs. Capt Vermillion. A pleasant episode
was the reception of three boxes of cigars
branded as the Washington Continentals,"
with an appropriate cut of continental SOL
der.
A recess was given, during which the flavor
of these Havanss was fully tested, and on
motion vote of thanks was rendered Messrs.
Luchs the donors, for their generosity.
Various other incidental business was trans
acted. II WAS announced that the next reg
ular parade Of the command would be May
80. The meeting was the largest Of any
tho corps ever held and fraught with pro.
nOunced interest and enthusiasm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
HOW DEXTER DOES II.
An Expose OF One OF the Most Successful
Man AItva.

An Expose or One OF the Most Successful
Men Alive.
From The Jacksonville (F2a) Times linton, April 5,
1883.
"Tnlk about curiosities," said citizen
yesterday. IF you want TO see the greatest
curiosity shop in Florida go up and see Dex-
ter's, that athletic young doctor on Laura
street. He is SO healthy it almost makes an
invalid fall down dead with envy to look at
him. He says in fun sometimes that he is
the smartest man in America and If ability
to acquire useful knowledge, tact and talent
to use it, and constitution proof against
fatigue makes o man remarkable in this
country, the certainly Dexter is remark
able man. He has been successful lawyer,
q mining expert, chemist, an inventor,
and patentee, q physician and surgeon and
he is yet young, vigorous, active, happy
fellow, gifted by nature with q miraculous
mesmerio power which conquers diseases
where drugs fail. The doctors don't like him
because he laughs at their rusty old formula.
They call him a quack. But he cures oil the
diseases people bring to him, just the same
and whom a sick man Is made we'll he does
not caro- whether his doctor is q dashinR,
handsome, vigorous, and successful young
sport or q sanctimonious, sour-visaged, week
kneed old dry-as-dust, in choker and glasses.
What people want is to got cured, and don't
you forget it. Dexter Is curing them" Con-
sultation and examination free.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Stealing from the water Works.

Sinclair Luckett, Frank Herbert, George
Brooks, James Brooks aud James Smith, all
-",c-"5 SA.ths, ua,a arrested. about dark
yesterday evening by Officers Burrows and
Fisher on the charge of stealing lot of pig
lead from Beckwith & Quackenbush con-
tractors on the water works extension. 1t
has been known for some time that some one
was carrying off this lead, and the police
have been on the lookout. Yesterday Officer
Burrows saw two of the above-named gang
carrying lot Of it to junk dealer and ar
rested them. They gave the others away.
This lead has been stored in stable.
between o and P and Twenty-eiRthth and
Twenty-ninth streets, and it is thought that
at least 1900 pounds have been carried OF by
this gang of Young thieves
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
BURNED no DEATH.
Terrible Fate OF Sick Lady in George
town Yesterday.

Terrible Fate OF Sick Lady i'm George
town Yesterday.
A most distressing accident, resulting in
the death of q married lady, occurred in West
Washington yesterday. About 4 o'clock in
the afternoon smoke was seon issuing from
the windows of house No. 3147 Dunbarton
avenue,l occupied by Mr.. William Michigan,
blacksmith, working with John Lynch.
The front door of the house being locked,
some of tho noighbors broke IL open, and on
entering the back room CHASTITY sight met
their vision. Stretched ON the floor was tho
lifeless body of Mrs. Mary Michigan, wife OF
the above named, the clothing nearly burnt
from her body, tho left arm as far as the
elbow joint burnt of, even the bone being
entirely consumed. The left arm, body,
and lower limbs were also much burned
There having been no one in the house with
Mrs. Michigan, it is impossible to tell how tho
accident occurred, but as she was subject to
fainting spells, it is thought that she fell dur
ing one against the stove, and one of the
stove lids having been found of, it is sup
posed that her left arm must have gone into
IL, and thus became burnt of. The coroner
having been notified, viewed tho body and
gave burial certificate cause of death being
given as accidental burning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Celebrating n Birthday.

There was a large gathering Thursday
evening at the country seat of Mr.. George
Emmert, north of the city, the occasion being
the twenty.frst birthday of Mr. Bernard
Emmert Among those present were the
Misses Whalen, Fulmor, and Patf, of Virginia;
Mrs. ana Mics Kulman aud Miss Pabst of
Maryland; Miss Emma Ballbach, Miss Engel,
the Misses Eberly, Misses Nina and Rosa
Emmert, Mrs Elliott. Mrs. Just, Misses
Gieseking Heitmuller, and Messrs. De Wilton
Aitcheson, Robert Billings, Willard Dunn,
George Emmert, jr, Elmer Dunn, Gus Gade,
Henry Myers, Virginius Elliott, Charles
Naylor, Julius Albers, and Henry Bauer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
The Bench Show OF Dogs.

The entries for this show, viii takes
place next week in the Masonic temple, have
now all been made. They reach close on to
300 and cOnsist of the very best dogs in the
country, in fact all the most famous ones will
be here. Almost every state in the union is
represented, and a large lot from Canada
Good as last years show was this will far
exceed it in quality and character. The
entries which are made como from all the
famous kennel clubs and from prominent
society people in this city. The display of
toy, pet and ladies' dogs will be very fine.
All the stalls and cages will be numbered
early on Monday, SO as to give ample time
for exhibitors to decorate their kennels in
any manner they please. The show will
open ON Tuesday morning at O'Clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
The willing Workers.

The entertainment of the Willing Workers,
q society of the young ladies of the Congre-
gational church, held last in the large social
room of the edifce, was we'll attended.
Booths.representing the seasons were attract
i've features. The following ladies were in
charge of them: Misses Addie Bailey, Flor
ence Beardsley, Mary Bradford, Edith
Bailey, Maggie Kennedy, Edith Rankin,
Agnes Inch, Hattie Birge, Nellie Burse and
J. Ross. A musical programme under the
direction of Prof Bischof was we'll rendered.
and, as an encore, "a Moonlight Serenade"
and was heartily applauded. Miss Edith
Detwiler rendered because Of Thee" and, as
an encore. Little Maid of Arcade" The
handsome sum raised is to educate a young
lady in Japan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Petition for Prohibition.

Yesterday after the opening hour of the
senate Hon. II. w. Blair presented petition
for prohibition in the District of Columbia,
signed by 1872 of the inmates of soldiers
home. This is about half of all the occupants
of the home at present, and many of them
were among the very hard drinkers before
the w. G. T. U. began work there. At first
not even one could be induced to servo as an
officer of the society, but they were enlisted
gradually until now they have of their own
number a president, three vice presidents,
financial secretary, corresponding secretary,
treasurer, chaplain, finance committee, sick
committee, choir and string band, and
programme committee
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

fine oil painting of the late Judge Thurs
ton, who was on the bench of the old circuit
court of the district has been, through the
exertions Of Mr.. w. B. Webb, procured and
placed in the room of the court in general
term al the court house. Judge Thurston
(the father of Mrs. Admiral Powell) died
about forty years ago. 1t was painted from a
small miniature, said to have been painted
by Wood. who was a leading portrait painter
here nearly sixty years ago.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Thursday night Mr.. A. A. Hayes lectured
at the st. Johns Guild, Twen ty-second street
and Virginia avenue, on "The West, It's Past
and Present" There was a good attendance.
The purposes of this institution are being
we'll carried out and bearing good fruit
among the laboring classes. The library has
now nearly 400 volumes aud nearly as many
popular magazines and periodicals.. DR..
Reyburn lectures next Thursday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
What the Hodcarrlers Say.

Tho Hodcarriers' Union, No. l, met last
evening in Days hall, corner Seventh and
o streets northwest and, in reference to the
statements made by several master masons in
an evening paper yesterday, passed a resou-
ton making $3.50 per day the standing rate
of wages to be paid hodcsrriers The officers
of the union are Robert Boots, president, and
Richard Grantlin, secretary. The above rate
will not be departed from, neithtr more nor
less being demanded all the season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
"RouGn on ToorHAcHE," instant relief 10
Officer Thompson's Family.

The wife and family of officer "Bud"
Thompson who mysteriously disappeared Sow
eral days ago, are reported to be in destitute
They reside on | street be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets, southeast.
Nothing has been heard from Mr.. Thompson
since his sudden departure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

A Vote OF Thanks 10 Secretary FoIger.
The employment committee of the Grand
Army of the Republic headed by Capt. Burke,
have passed vote of thanks to Secretary
Folger for appointing veterans to positions
in the treasury department.. The last APP
pointment was that of Col. Dayton, Of 1908 l
street, southeast, who was a gallant officer
during the late war.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Washington division, No. /, Uniform Rank,
X. of. p, of the District of Columbia, held a
large and enthusiastic meeting last evening.
A large amount of business was transacted.
The following officers were installed for the
ensuing year by Sir Knight Commander G..
j. L. Foxwell: Sir knight lieutenant COM
mander, Halvor Nelson; sir knight herald,
J. p. Smith; sir knight recorder, - Hutch
inson; sir knight treasurer B. f. Evans; sir
knight guard, J. w. Gallagher; sir knight
sentinel, j. K. N Carpenter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Since the Washington navy yard was con-
verted into naval arsenal the authorities
have been discussing the question of what
disposition to make Of the large quantity of
construction material stored at the yard. 1t
was finally determined to send the material
to Norfolk, and the United States steamer
Tallapoosa is now engaged in that work. She
is taking on the first load of ship timber now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The Unity club held we'll attended meet
ing last night at the residenCe of Mr.. c. john
son, 81 Grant place. Gen. BAlloch read q
paper on "ScotlAnds Music" Mr.. Ralph
Jefferson and Miss H. f. Beattie gave reota-
tions. Vocal music was rendered by Mr.. G.
XXX. johnson, Miss Mary BalloGh, and Miss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Bexinnlng OF the Honeymoon.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
to Chas. McCauley, of College Station, Nd,
and RebeccS POsey, of this city; Gabriel
Riley and Annie Ware Solomon Stern, of
Baltimore, and Ida Opponheimer, Of this
city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
"Aocord,nU "a R.l,a,ous Rites,

An old colored man, living in Georgetown,
walked into the third precinct station yester-
day and asked permission to bury his pet
dog in his yard. He explained that he
wanted "a burial accordin' to religious rites"
The permission was granted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Gen. Grant Coming to washington.

A private telegram received from Fortress
Monroe yesterday stated that Gen. Grant
W i'll come to this city on Tuesday or Wednes-
day next. Since Tuesday last he has been
under the care of Prof. Nissen of this city,
who has been SO successful in the treatment
Of this class of injuries by massage and Swed-
ish movements. and has made very satisfsc-
tory progress. He has slept better the past
his injury,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
The Rossint CONCERT.

Tho child bAnjoist, little Ada Stuart, will
assist at the concert of the Rossini quartette
next Tuesday evening at Lincoln hall The
playing Of this little child is remarkable.
She is only years old, yet plays with dash,
ease, and thorough mastery Of the intrica-
Cies Of the instrument. The musical pro-
gramme has been arranged with great care,
and includes selections from Mozart Costa,
Schuman, and other celebrated composers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Edward Pillsbury was tried in the police
court yesterday for fast driving. Officer Cole
testified that the defendant was riding a
horse at breakneck speed on Now York
ayenpeI while ssEsFaR children were playing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Sroposals.
PROPOSALS. FOR FRESH BEEF.

OFFICE A. c. g.,
WAsHISeToS BARRACKS, d. q,
March B, 1884.
Sealed proposals in ripllcate, subject the usual
conditions, With copy of this advertisement at
tached will be received at this office until IL o'clock
noon ON THURSDAY, APRIL II, 1884, at which
bidders for furnishing and delivering the Fresh Beef
required by the Subsistence Department United
states Army at this post for issue troops thereAt
during the fiscal year commencing July !, 1854.
The contract for Fresh Beef shall not be construed
to Involve the United States in any obligation for
payment IN excess of the appropriation granted by
congress for the purpose.
Proposals must be inclosed in sealed envelopes,
marked Proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed
TO the undersigned. The government reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals.
Blank proposals giving Information as TO condi-
tons, quality of beef, payments, amount Of bond
&C., must be obtained by application 10 this office.
SEBREE SMITH,
LIST Lieut. II. Q. NJ, I'd ART A. G. IS.
mails, 10.ap14, 10
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
7, w,u NOT Change Hands.

The report that the EUening Critic will
change hands to-day is denied by Mr.. NJ. D.
Helm, business manager of that journal. An
offer has been made for the purchase Of the
Critic, but Mr.. Helm says it will not be &C.
cantad
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

in the street. The defense claimed that the
horse was not running faster than tho law
allowed. Judge Smell said that he could not
excuse fast driving and sentenced the de-
PENDANT to nay 500 fine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Hobort Brookes, colorod farm laborer,
was seriously injured by plow near Rock
Vile, Nd, on Wednesday. He was working
in the field, and the plowshare cut into his
leg, inhicting painful wound.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Wills Filed.

The last will of Dennis d. Kane was filed
yesterday with the register of wills. He
leaves his patent business to Charles H.
Fowler and to his sister, Nellie G. Kane, all
his real and personal estate. Mr.. Joseph j.
Darlington is appointed executor.
yeTbeu%ill, of. Joseph Roemmele was filed
leaves 5000 each to his two nieces, Mrs. Mary
Il. holland and Mrs. Ella Cole; to the four
children Of his sister, Mrs. Fredericks Nc
Kericher 500 each; to the four children OF
his deceased sister, Mrs. Sophia Southal $3.50
each; to Mrs. Elizabeth johnson, 500; to
the trustees Of St. PauPs English Lutheran
church, 500, to be expended for the benefit
of the church; to his nephew. Joseph Fink,
his watch and chain to his brother Flaw,
Jacob j. Fink, all his wearing apparel; all
the remainder of his estate he leaves to his
sister, Predericka McKericher. Mr.. Albert
+. Fox is appointed the solo executor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
LOCAL MENTION.

Geo. Murch, Of sos Fifth street southeast,
reports to the police that his house was bur
ylariously entered Thursday night and $50
in money and silk umbrella and gum coat
were stolen,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

You all want the best. Don't take my word for u,
but order a case or dozen Rochester Beer (m2lt and
y. II. FINLEY.
1905 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Mrs. Mary A. Stoddard, of No. 400 Thir-
toenth street southwest had gold chain.
with locket attached and a cameo ring stolen
from her residence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
SprtiaI QOtists.
m5P y. NJ. c. A. MEETING.

rzxs Y. NJ. c. A. MEETING.
Young Mems Christian Association 1909 New
York avenue Young mems Bible class, 43o p m:
meeting d D. m conducted by Mr. Joseph Bower
Young men especially invited to these meetings,
MONDAY prayer meeting daily from IL to 1880. IL
vnas=s THE TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING
bNS5 under auspices Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union TOMORROW lrlNDAYl at q
H. m will be held In the Methodist Protestant church,
Ninth, between l. and streets. Good speakers.
Music conducted by Col johnson, chief clerk of the
Senate. Bring gospel hymns. II
r,Sxa. EMANUEIS EVANGELICAL CHURCH
kSHB (GermAn), Sixth street, between L and NJ
Notwithstanding on SUNDAYS at 1880 a: NJ.
and 1880 D. M; SUNDAY school at $3.50 u. IN. anu ESQ
u. m Charles Philipbor, Pastor. 1t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Wilson Motion and Robert Harrison were
appointed additional privates on the police
force by the commissioners yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Mrs. L. A. Kroell of No. 9O5 Thirteenth
street, had an onyx cross and a nickel plated
watch and chatelane chain stolen from her
house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

sTcoSD.HANp CLOTHING of all descriptions
bought and the highest cash prices paid. Call or
address s. Guggenheimer, 623 Seventh street
south west Orders by mail promptly attended TO-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

MASSAGE and swedish movement cure Is especially
ndapted to diseases of the heart ana stomach, rRC-
lures sprains nervous Diseases rheumatism, and
govt. prof Hart ig Nsson of thttsttAnn, Norway,
aEslaiMnis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Incorporating the kindergarten Union

Incorporating the kindergarten Union.
The certificate Of incorporation of "The
Washington kindergarten union" was filed
yesterday in the Office of the recorder of
deeds. The certificate provides for the fol-
lowing otficers A president, two or more
vice presidents, recording secretary, cores
ponding secretary, and treasurer. 1t also
provides for snch other officers and commit
tees as may be decided upon by the union
from time to time. The certificate was signed
by tho following persons: Arthur Macarthur
Mary Il. Pendleton, Mary X. Lincoln, Alice
Hill, Louise Pollock, Georgina Il. Jones, Han
nah r. Ashton, Jane G. Hitz, 8. A. Martha
Confleld, Elias $. Hutchinson, Elizabeth
Bryant Johnston, Reben A. Bacon, Jane L.
Childs, Mabel G. Bell, Sallie Guthrie Clemens,
and Harrieth l.. Coolidge. The annual meet
ings of the union will be held on the second
Monday of January of each year. The board
of managers shall be composed Of thirteen of
the above named persons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Mary E. Bowdan, of 1909 Seventh street,
has reported that her house was entered by
thieves and lot of wearing apparel, valued
at S33, carried Off Thursday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Postomces and sohooIhouses Needed.

The citizens of northwest Washington will
shortly ask for branch postoffice nearer than
Corcoran street. They also complain that
sGhOOlhSuEes are distant and scarce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
CHAMBERLIN'S
SOUTHEAST CORNER FIFTEENTH AND 1 STREETS.
A NEW DEPART RE.

proprietor of this elegant Restaurant establishment
the public of Washington and the country large
that has made additions including the elegant
building adjoining him formerly occupied by Governor Swami.
portion of the establishment has been elegantly furnished
lower floor being especially for ladies and their escorts,
the upper conveniently arranged for private dinner
parties.
No pains be spared make this equal in every respect
in New York made famous by Delmonico
The whole establishment open the reception of
guests.
~.Iu G,ont..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Kate Kimball, instrumental music by Miss
Alma johnson. During the evening paper
was read by Miss M. ID. Lincoln.