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The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16
DOCTORS
Out Of the Jaws OfDeatl

The gentleman who outlines his case belov
is man considerably advanced in life and /,
noted for his sterling integrity. His pcstotfcs
Is latcsYille, Epson County, Georgia. The fol.
lowing is AVA
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16

II there is any girl who doesn't
like to pop the question even if it
IS leap year, she can get around it
by asking her young man if he'd
be willing to fill his name on her
marriage certificate
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16
MIR. John Poars0n's Statement;

IN the Spring Of 1882 I was.attaoked with a
very bad cough which continued to grow
worse un.il Fail, when | got SO weak that I
could not get about. l tried a great manv
kinds Of medicine, but continued to grow
worse. I was notifed that I had CONSUMPTION.
and would probably die. Dr. Holloway finally
told ne 70 try BrC weT's Lung Rcstoref. TheY
sent to Wards Store and got bottle and
commenced taking it right away AftertaEing
two or three doses, began to improve, and b
the time I had used up one bottle was abet6
get on my feet again. / am now in excellent
health. I en- confident that the Lung Rest0rar
saved my life, and my neighbors are Of the
same opinion. 1t is the best Lung Remedy
ever made, in my opinion. Or. II. promised ne
that he would write to the manufactures and
tell them of the wonderful cure it made inmy
ca3e.
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16
DOUBLED OUR CONTRACTS

with makers and lad in an i'm
mense stock Of superb instruments
from ten leading makers, which
We shall offer on our usual easy
lnstallment Terms. To accom-
modate those who wish to buy
now, and hold their cotton until
later, we make this
Special offer to Piano and
Organ Buyers.
CASH PRICES, WITH THREE
MONTHS TIME.
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16

Those who buy under this plan,
and find themselves unable to com
plete payment after the three
months, will be given further time,
by agreeing to pay our regular
Installment Prices, and complying
with our Installnent terms of
payment. Should they pay one
half the amount due at three
months, or make large cash pay
ment, an equitable price for the
instrument viii be arranged. All
Will be treated fairly, end charged
prices in accordance with the time
required for purchase. All pur-
chasers under this Special Offer
are required to sign our usual
form Of Lease Contract, and far-
nish references as to their respon-
sibility. instruments will be sent
on the usual fifteen days trial,
when references are given.
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16

1oung Gilpin onreturning from
a ride with his sweetheart was
asked where he had been. ooh, out
riding with party" Yes"
spoke in his young brother, an
whenI saw you,you was supporting
your party enthusiastically"
Epitaph copied in French Gem
etery:
u AWAIT MY HUSBAND.
''l0th October, 1920"
And below:
HERE I AM!
eth February, 1890"
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-16

GEORGE w. CHEVES, !
AND } EDITORS.
I;UGENE L. RAINEY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
THE LATE MURDER.
Finding OF the coroner's Inquest That
Frank Langston Did the Killing.

Finding OF the Coroner's Inquest That
Frank Langston Did the Killing.
Coroner Patterson hold an inquest at the
second precinct station house yesterday
morning over the remains of James Spencer,
who was shot by Frank Langston on Tuesday
night. The coroner was assisted by Dr.
Hsrtigan. The following citizens composed
the Jury: George A. Berry, colored; William
Brown, colored; Augustus Gusdorf, white;
James II. Clark, white; William II. Prince,
white, and Henry Jordan, colored. After
being sworn the jury viewed the body. Dr.
Hartigan was the first witness, and testified
to finding pistol bullet in the right breast
near the nipple. The ball penetrated the
cartilage near the seventh rib, and death was
caused by hemorrhages.
Nancy Williams, colored, was called, and
testified that between 8 and o'clock she was
coming down Seventh street, and happened
along where the fight took place. Heard
exciting words spoken, and saw some bricks
picked up. She was standing alongside of
Langston when he fired tho first time, but
when he fred the second shot che ran away
and he came near hitting her. She would
know the man who fired If she could see him.
He was of light color. She didn't know how
many times he fred after she ran away
Witness did not know Spencer, but did know
Williams. The man who fired the pistol used
prOlhuo WOruS 10 Wltuebb QUO ulu uOU Seo
the beginning of the fight, but was passing
when it was going on. Witness did not know
the man who shot the pistol. She did not
know it was Langston, as she did not know
him. She knew Williams, and had known
him ever since he was a little boy.
Dora Fields also colored, testified that she
was on her way home when she saw the two
men fighting, and Frank Langston came up
and sad he would see fair play, and told
Williams not to approach another step, and
then commenced firing. Williams was car.
rying the basket for her, and the fight was in
the gutter, the white man, Anderson, being
on top and Williams at the bottom. When
Spencer was shot he put his hand on his
heart as If to show whore he was hit. No one
else attempted to strike Spencer or to shoot
him. Williams made no demonstration
toward either Langston or Spencer.
Lindsey Morrison testified to seeing tho
fight and of seeing light-colored man ap-
proach and call for fair play. Witness de.
tailed the conversation that took place. When
Langton began firing the crowd dispersed.
The ARRAY did not last fifteen minutes.
Rose Schafer, white, testified to seeing the
fight and the shooting.
]. W. Anderson, one Of the parties to the
affray, testified that he was tussling with o
man named Wilkerson but knew nothing
about the shooting.
After short deliberation the jury returned
a verdict that the said James Spencer came
to his death about TAO p. m. on the fourth day
of March, 1884, at the Freedman's hospital
county OF Washington, d. c., from pistol
wound of tho abdomen, inflicted with pistol
held in the hands of Frank La ngston.
Dennis Williams, who was shot in the back,
is reported as improving.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

House 1411 G Street Furiously Assaulted,
Bravely Defended, But Finally Cap
tured.
The neighborhood Of q, between Four
tenth and Fifteenth streets, was thrown into
a state Of excitement yesterday by landlord
and tenant row. House 1411 & street is oc-
cupied by the Potomac Terra Gotta company
under lease, and Mr.. John Lynch. of Maine,
had his Office there. Mr.. Brooke Mackall
claimed right to the building under another
lease, and had the furniture of the Terra
Gotta company set outside. Mr.. Lynch re-
turned yesterday and found the enemy in
possession He brought his powers of pur-
suasion to bear upon the occupants, who were
stubborn, and refused to vacate. Ho then had
recourse to the courts, but found that long
suit would be the result, and acting on legal
advice he resolved to storm the place. Taking
small squad of men with him, Mr. Lynch
made foray, and, battering in the door, took
forcible possession of the offices. ejecting the
occupants, putting his own furniture back in
the rooms. In the row one of Mackall's men
fred gun or revolver, and for a time it
looked as though blood would flow. The
defenders were armed with axes and other
weapons, but they were overpowered Mr.
Lynch leading the storming party, and dis
playing valor that inspired his followers with
confidence and bravery to go in and win.
The police arrested Mackall and two of his
men, and the battle will be fought over again
this morning in Justice o'Neals court.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

three months. If for only six months It
would cost $64,2D3,76s to meet the demands
of that section. The people there are unable
to meet the demands made on them for edu-
cational purposes. The educational bill before
congress was Godsend and move in tho
right direction. lie hoped in God that II
would pass. There were two kinds of illit-
eracy. The first was seen in persons over 81
years, numbering fathers, mothers, and chill
dren. The only thing to be done is for the
north to come to their aid. The second class
was in the educational age from 10 to
20 years. This class should be both re-
ligously and intellectually trained. This
work must go on. The adult illiteracy
represents the citizenship, the ballot, the
politician, and the man who holds the balance
Of power. 1t was an appalling fact that FIVE
out of every six of the criminal classes among
the colored race were illitorate. He con-
cluded in an earnest appeal to heed the logic
of cold figures and see their limo Of duty in
the matter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
@istfllansons.
Home Items.

-"All your own fault
If you remain sick when you can
Get Hop Bitters that never-ial."
The weakest woman, smallest child,
and sickest invalid can use Hop Bitters
with safety and great good.
Old men lettering around from rheu-
matism, kidney trouble. or any weakness
will be almost new by using Hop Bitters.
My wife and daughter were made
healthy by the use of Hop Bitters, and
recommend them to my people.-Meth-
odist Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor II Hop
Btters are not the best family medicine
On earth.
-Malarial fever, ague, and biliousness
will leave every neighborhood as soon as
Hop Bitters arrive.
-"NIy mother drove the paralysis and
neuralgia all out of her system with Hop
Bitters."-Ed. Oswego Sun.
Keep the kidneys healthy with Hop
Bitters and you need not fear sickness
Ice water is rendered harmless and
Bitters in each draught.
The vigor of youth for the aged and
infrm in Hop Bitters.
AT the change Of life nothing equals
Hop Bitters TO allay all troubles incident
-"The best periodical for ladies to
take monthly and from which they will
receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bit
ters."
Mothers with sickly, fretful, nursing
children will cure the children and ben
eft themselves by taking Hop Bitters
daily.
Thousands die annually from some
form of kidney disease that might have
been prevented by a timely use of Hop
Bitters.
Indigestion, weak stomach, irregulari-
ties of the bowels cannot exist when
Hop Bitters are used.
A timely use of Hop
Bitters will keep whole family
In robust health year at a little cost.
To produce real, genuine sleep and
childlike repose all night take little
Hop Bitters on retiring.
That indigestion or stomach gas at
night. preventing rest and sleep, will dis
appear by using Hop Bitters.
-Paralytic, nervous, tremulous old la
dies are made perfectly quiet and
sprightly by using Hop Bitters,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
Business strictly confidential. Nopstients
namo used without consent.
Mrs. L,nthicum,s Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs, Mary Linthicum, widow
Of the late +. NJ. Linthicum, took place yes
terday afternoon from her late residence, on
Georgetown heights. Rev. A. r. Stuart rec
tor of Christ church, performed the funeral
service, the interment being made at Oak
Hill cemetery. The honorary pallbearerslwere
Judges Walter S. Cox and Andrew Wylie,
Messrs. George NJ. Ward, j. McH. Holdings
worth, John Marbury, and Robert p. Dodge.
Messrs Richard Smith, William Laird, WILL
lam l.. Dunlop William A. Gordon, Charles
Worthngton John j. Beall, J. .. Mckinney,
and Frank Sheppard were the active pail
bearers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
The yyorLinrmen for suffrage.

Leading representatives of tho Knights of
Labor and other workingmen's organizations,
including Messrs Tanning, De Akers, and
Fallon, stated to a REPUBLICAN, reporter last
evening that the workingmen of Washington
favor the bill providing for tho election OF
two of tho district commissioners. at is
simply carrying out the purposes Of the con-
stitution," said one, "and should be made q
law at once" YES" said another, "because
the present bastard government here is an
acknowledgment to the world that popular
suffrage is sad failure"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
Proposals.
DRoPosALs FOR PURCHASE OF VEssEIs
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WASIIINHTON March

WAsHINGToN, March l, 1884.
In accordance with the provisions OF the 9Th SEQ
supply deficiencies approved March 3, 1883. sealed
proposals viii be received at the Navy Department
until noon on saturday, May 3, 1884 at which time
certain vessels which have been stricken from tho
Navy Register, under authority ofan act Of Congress
the hest interests of the United States to sell
locality are the Niagara e at Boston, Mass VIZ s
ssS7oo and Tconderosa s24860. at New o Yore;
snppy $500. a. League Island Pa pawnee 70 200.
$4,000 at Mare Island. Cal.
Proposals must he submitted In sealed envelope,
addressed TO the Secretary of the Navy, Washing
ton, d. e and indorsed proposals for the purchase
of vessels so rs 10 distinguish them from other
communications. No offer for more than vessel
should be included within one proposal
The vessels will be sold, for cash. to the person or
persons, or corporation or corporations offering the
highest prices therefor above the appraised value
by deposit in cash Tor satisfactory certified Check
ofnot less than 10 per cent. of the amount of the
offer or proposal, and also bond with penal sum
more suretes to be approved by the Secretary the
Navy conditional for the payment of the remaining
90 per cent, of the amount Of such offer proposal
In case default IL made In the payment ofthe remain-
Ing 30 per cent, or any part thereof within that
sdered forfeited TO the Government and shall he
applied as directed in the act of March 3, 1888. All
deposits and bonds Of bidders, whose proposals shall
not be accepted, viii be returned TO them within
seven days after the opening of the proposals.
on application TO the Department, n printed list
VIII be furnished, giving general information con-
which must be used by bidders. The vessels can BIO
examined at any time by applying to the Command
The PURCHASERS must remove the vessels pur.
chased from the limits OF the Yard within such
reasonable time as PLAY hs MFG Sy Ks Department.
ma6-wSt Secretary of the Navy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

At the meeting of Washington Centennial
lodge, No. II, Of +. A. A. NJ, which was held
last evening, the third degree was worked,
after which the lodge repaired to the banquet
hall where pleasant time was spent. Toasts
were drunk, and songs and speeches enlivened
the evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
Leaves OF Absence for Letter Carriers

Mr.. Frank b. Conger postmaster of the
city of Washington, was before tho senate
committee on postofiices and postroads yes
terday and made an argument in favor Of
granting letter carriers thirty days leave Of
absence each year. bill for that purpose
having been introduced by Senator Conger
yesterday. He said 1t would cost 1885, 900 q
year to fiji the places of carriers when they
were absent on leave. The carriers were. he
said, working class, and fairly earned
this indulgence. The bill applies to carriers
in all parts of the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
nN SPECIAL NOTICE.

At a regular meeting Of Union No of the Broth err
hood of Carpenters aud Jolners of Washington, j..
c., held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH
3, 1854, resolution WAS unanimously adopted in
dOrsing the hUdCarrers In their demand for an in.
crease of wages. j. +. BILLINGSBY,
Recording Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

The stock holders of the Eagle mining COM
pany of Alexandria, held meeting yesterday
and ratified the action of the directors in in
creasing the capitol stock to Sl,OOO,O0O. and
making the stock transferable and non-asses.
sible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

An old gentleman slipped on the ice in
front of the Ebbit house, about $3.50 o'clock
last night, and injured himself severely. He
was taken to his home, on II street, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets northwest,
in q cab.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
LOCAL MENTION.

Mr.. R. Walter Collins Of the mutilated
currency division of the treasury, died yester'
day. He leaves wife and two children.
The funeral will take place from the Congress
street NJ. P. church at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

II. c. Clagett, as solicitor for Mary B. Mo-
sher and others, yesterday filed bill for par,
tition of certain property in Georgetown and
this city against Theodore Mosher and others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

TIN; Rowland Dental Association, No. 211 -Four;
and.a-hnlf street northwest, three doors north OF
Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds of Dental Work;
All work warranted first class. Have adnlnsitie9
nitrous oxide to over 10000 perbOns Fine gold ana
amalgam Filings inserted in the best manner,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

SWEDISH Movement Cure. Prof Nissen, pig
Tenth street northwest Ladies' hours ~ u h'' W
p. mi gentlemens, 3 to o y. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
crouch ON RATS" clears out Rats. Mice. Ii
Taxation OF District Military.

TAhhttOh OI DIBVFICC IITItHFys
A delegation Of officers of the district mill
tia, consisting of Capt. Miller and Capt. Har-
rison Dingmsn, of the Washington Ligh
Infantry, and Lieut. Oyster. of the National
Rifles, had conference yesterday afternoon
with the district committee Of the house.
They urged that the armory buildings of dis
trict militia he relieved from taxation on
account of the fact that the militia orgsniza-
tions have been and are self-supporting
bodieA
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

You all want the best. Don't take my word for II,
but order a case or dozen Rochester Beer (malt and
i. II. FINLEY,
1905 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
PROPOSALS FOR COAL AND WOOD.
II
CLERKS OFFICE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

UNITED STATES,
WAsHISGToN. ID. c., Feb. %, 1884.
Sealed Proposals will be received this office until
noon SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1854 (atwhich time
and place the bids Will be opencd for the delivery Of
six hundred 5000 tons of best White Ash Furnace
Coa also offorty (iO) cords best Spruce Pine Wood,
said coal and wood to he delivered and stored In the
vaults Of the south wing of the Capitol or before
the LIST DAY OF APRIL, 1884. The coal must
weigh same at Capitol is reserved) and the wood
measure l2S cubic feet 10 the cord and be corded and
measured at the Capitol
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved,
Bids must be endorsed " Proposals for Wood and
Coal" and addressed JOHN Il. CLARK, JR.,
fe23-3w Clerk House of Representatives u. 3
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

PROPOSALS FOR ELECTRIC ANNUNCIAToR
AND APPLIANCES.


II
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON. Feb. 20, 1884.
Scaled proposals will be received at this office until
o'clock p. m of SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1884,
for manufacturing, delivering, and placing In posi-
nunciator with the necessary wire, batteries, call
buttons, and all electric appliances and appur-
ID. @.
Upon application to this office detailed Information
will be furnished to those desiring to submit pro-
pOsals.
Drawings and specifications may be seen at the
office the assistant superintendent.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
e22-fmM-Bt CHARLES j. FOLGER. Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
SWEDISH movements cure spinal diseases


At a meeting of the clerks of the division Of
inquiries and replies, second auditors Office,
treasury department, yesterday, resolutions
of respect to the memory of the late John ID.
Frederick were passed. The deceased was
fellow clerk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
Compromising with tho Ga. Company.

Some time ago Mr.. Lawrence Hickey en-
tered suit against the Washington Gaslight
company for 500 damages for turning off
tho gas in his house because former tenant
had failed to pay his gas bill. Judgment
having been given in favor of the company
an appeal was taken to the circuit court by
Mr.. Hickey. The case has been promised
and the gas company refunded the money
paid by Mr.. Hickey and receipted all bills.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

Gen. B. F. Butler made and argument be-
fore the Strong abitrators yesterday in favor
Of Mr.. Strong's case.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

Joseph Peasants was yesterday arrested for
breaking into the house of Della King, No.
1415 Thirty-second street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

Stephen spier stopped a runaway horse on
Thirteenth street yesterday, at the risk of his
life
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

NAYLOR.--On Thursday evening, March G.
CHARLOTTE ELIzABErH. daughter of r. W. Temple
man, and wife of Harry Naylor.
Notice of funeral hereafter
Baltimore papers please copy.l
COLLINS.-On March g. 1884 II. WALTER COLI
Inns, beloved husband of Edith NJ. Collins and son
of Joseph i. and Mary A. Collins.
Funeral viii take place from the Methodist Protest.
ant Church. Georgetown, Saturday, March s, at 9
D. IN.
BUNDY.-on Thursday, March g. 1884, at IL A.
m. Mrs MARGARET BUSDY, in her 7Ith year.
Funeral will take place from Freedman's II 1sptal
Saturday, March g, at o'clock p. IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

raSs MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HOW
hssB ard University will hold its annual COM
mencement exercises in the Congregational Church
MONDAY, MARCH 10, AZ $3.50 p, m: The public
and profession invited TO attend. Address the
graduating class will be delivered by c. b. Puryis,
NJ n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
The Condition OF Williams.

The condition of Williams, who was shot
by young Langston, is improving. His ply.
sician told a REPUBLICAN reporter late last
night that If people would only keep away
from him he would certainly get well. His
friends, however, crowd around him in great
numbers and keep up the nervous excitement
it is the doctors object to allay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

n1sSs SALE OF MILBURN'S PHARMACY, No.
bSS 1429 PennEyivAnia avenue northwestern
consequence of continued il-health have this day
sold and delivered to my brother. John \. Milburn
the above Drug Store and Pharmacy, with It's good
Will aud contents, and / respectfully ask ir IN my
friends and the public generally continuance to him
the generous support and confidence which has
been extended TO me.
All persons indebted 10 me will please make
prompt payment TO John A Milhurn, -
W, {, MILBURN.
MARCH q. 1884 rnnT-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
A FAMOUS SIEGE.

DELICATE in favor, pure in material, the "sweet
Bouquet" Cigarettes are rapidly superseding other
brands
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
Sprrial Nutitss.
> NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.

MY NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.
The Pennsylvania Telephone Company has Sc
cured the state of Pennsylvania from the Pan
Elective Telephone Company, which guarantees to
defend any suit Tor iniringments which mist occur,
and Senator Garland has given his written opinion
that there Is no Infringing nj of the Bell patents
The officers OF the Pan,Eective Company giving
this guarantee Gen. Joseph Il. Johnston, preSi-
dent senator Isham G. Harris, yice-president; sen.
ator Garland counselor; Hon. Casey Young, secre-
tary and treasurer ], Harris Rogers, electrician.
Rights of cities and villages for sale Apply az 30
Broadway, New York, and $40 Four-and-a-half 81.
N W. Washington. ID. C. [
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
SWEDISH movements cure neuralgia.
HaIdernsy Dairy Wagon.

"AIderney Dairy Wagons
Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
ind delivered in Ward" prints, at soc. perlo.
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball; buttermilk, ~
Der quart and sweet milk. &C. per quart
SWEDISH movements cure sciatlca.