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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Mr.. W. Y. Particle, who has just been
elected commander Of Federal council, Amer
lean Legion Of Honor, entertained n number
of his friends at superb banquet at Abnor'
hall last night. The menu embraced ali tho
delicacies of the season, and tho
host was congratulated by the many
prominent gentlemen and merchants pres
ent. Tho occasion was also Mr.. Particles
34th birthday celebration. The tonsts were
as follows: Introductory, Mr.. William H. Par.
tello; "The Press" Mr.. j. Walter Mitchell,
of THE REPUBLICAN,; Our Merchants"
Messrs. Max Lansburgh and Charles
Baum; 'The Rights of Honor"
Mr.. Benz White; "The Ladies'" Mr.. S. G.
Bancroft ."The Odd Follows" Mr.. ]. s.
Bolwsy; American Legion of Honor" Mr..
Robert johnson; Happy New Year" Mr..
George spransy "All Other Organizations" /"
Mr.. w. J. Newton. Among the guests were
Messrs, y. y. Thomas, William II. Deckman,
J. o. O,Neill, William Thomas, Louis Rosen-
berg, Charles Fischer, j. b. Gould, Jos. L.
Bradley, and others
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
An Unforfunnte Ivomnn.

Lizzie Smith, white woman was arrested
last night by Sergeant Leech, of the first pre-
cinct, Oh Four.and-a-hslf street, near Mary
land avenue southwest, on the charge OF
being suspicious character. When arrested
she had a basket containing two shirts and
four pairs of Shoes and was coming
out of a restaurant, and stated to the officer
that gentleman gave her 10 cents TO get a
drink with. On her arrival at the station
house, and after being placed in n cell, it was
discovered that she was encionte, and DIR. r.
Holden was sent for, and upon his arrival he
advised that she be removed from tho cell
She was placed on bed in tho corridor and
made as comfortable as possible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
MISS GALES GuEsrs.
A Pleasant Entertainment on Vermont
Avenue.


The residence Of Mr. and Mrs W. NJ. Gait,
1914 Vermont avenue, can bo safely said to
have held last night tho cream of Washing
ton society. The occasion was a social one,
mainly to introduce the lady guests of their
daughters. The guests are Miss Flora Killin-
ger, Of Lebanon, Pa, who was dressed in
pink surah; Miss Lyons, of Richmond, Va,
who wore q pretty French costume
of pink and blue, md Miss Maggie
Gait, niece Of Mr.. William. NJ. Gait,
who was attired in white nuns yelling.
Mrs. w. NJ. Gait was richly dressed IN black
SILK, trimmed with lace, and was ably assisted
by her daughters, Miss Edith who wore q
handsome blue satin, aud Miss Gertrude, in
Nile green silk Tho guests ON arriving
were welcomed with tho cordial hospitality
for which Mr. and Mrs. Calf arc so we'll
known. The spacious pnrlors were hand
somely decorated, and, together with the
wide hallway and the elegant dining rooms,
formed n ball room second to none in the
city. For several hours dancing was tic
order.
handsome rcpast, gotten up in Hcbncr's
best style, was served during the evening,
and the table was model Of beauty and
taste. Among tho many present were the
Misses Lena and Fannie Burchcfl, Miss
Mimic Pinkney, of Annapolis Miss
Carrie Wyvll, Miss Grace Reynolds Miss
josie Piper, Miss Retta Burton, of
Galena, Ind; Miss Shellabargcr. Miss
Ricketts,, Miss Pennington. Miss Willard,
Miss Teel Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Woodward,
Miss Stincnictz tho Misses Shiliington, Miss
Andrews Miss Scoville, Miss Heilman. Miss
Nonie Bryan, Miss Lula Bryan, Miss Mollie
smith, Miss Manic Metals, Miss Boyd,
Miss Snoll Miss Putnam, Miss Champion,
Miss Nesbith Miss Beth Battles Miss
Gandin, Miss Campbell, Miss Duncansou,
Miss McKnew, Miss Lille Acker, Miss
Hudg gkins Miss Copenhaver Miss Coch-
ran, the Misses Brtton, Miss Hammack, Miss
Fisher Miss Phillips, Miss Eaum, Miss
Entwisle, Miss Hooper, Miss Hine, Miss Ken
nedy, Miss Durant Miss Ordway, Miss Molie
Smith, the Misses Prentiss, Miss Stout,
Miss Bomiss, Miss Bertha Baldwin, Miss
McFalls, the Misses Nairn, Miss McChes-
ney, Miss Ruff, and Miss Holiday.
Mr.. Harry Willard, Mr. Burchell, Mr.. VIM.
Acker, DIR. Frank Acker DIR. s. 8. Adams,
Mr.. Patterson Sprigg, Mr.. Robert Janney, of
Alexandria, Va; Mr.. Shields, Mr.. I.avenger,
Mr. Ross Thompson, Mr.. Bruce McFalls, Mr..
Basil Ricketts,, Mr.. Frank Smell, Mr.. Walter
Gait, Mr.. Norman Calf, Mr.. Sterling Gait,
Mr. Ralph Baldwin, Mr.. Charles Shafcr, Mr..
George Rundel, Mr.. Thomas Mcknew, Mr..
Edward Hosmer, Mr.. Green Raum, Mr.. A.
Kindleberger, Mr.. Rossiter, Mr.. George
Shillington, Mr.. B. He'll, Mr.. Gardner,
MIR. stinometa, Mr.. Baum Messrs. James and
Harry Barbour, Mr.. Ray, Messrs. Bryan, Mr..
Fred Smith, Mr.. Julius Kennedy, Mr. Charles
Jones, Mr.. Chaples Edmonston, Mr.. Thomas
Durant Mr.. Harry Semmes, Mr.. Hodgkins,
Mr.. Botelor, Mr.. Miller, Mr.. Russo. Mr.. Alb.
Ruff, Mr.. William Ruff, Mr.. G. Francis,
Mcssrs. Charles and Chester Stott, Mr.. Il.
Sherman, Mr.. Gage, Mr.. Hewitt, Mr.. G.
Arrick Dr. q. U. Kennedy, and many others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Mr.. Jeferson's engagement at the National
theater next week promises to be one of the
most successful he has ever played in this
city. The advance sale is unusually large.
Mr.. Jefferson as Bob Acres in "Tho Rivals"
and Caleb Plummer in "The Cricket on the
Hearth," and Mr. Galightly in the farce Of
LEND Me Five Shillngs," and as rip Van
Wrinkle" promise week of comedy that will
be enjoyed by his many admirers. Cornelia
jackson is Mr.. Jefierson's sister, and as Tilly
Slowboy in "The Cricket" has made grand
success of the character in New York and
elsewhere. Il. l.. Downing and Harry i.
Taylor are Washingtonians, and they are suro
of warm welcome.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Publicity has been given to rumors that have
circulated about the city during the past few
days concerning certain alleged fraudulent
operations of Mr.. Clarence NJ. Bar ton, we'll
known resident of this city The allegations
are that he forged Endorsements to several
notes, aggregating between 5000 aud 500.
Tho forged names are said to be those OF Mr..
VIM Dickson, Gen. Thomas j. Brady, IL. ID.
Boteler, and others A majority of the notes
were presented and cashed at the Central
National bank. Mr.. Barton has left the city.
He told his family that he was going TO
Maryland on a hunting expedition. The
friends of the absent man say he will return
and make up all deficiencies, 1t is sincerely
hoped that Mr., Barton will return aud clear
up the doubts now resting upon him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

The first comic opera of the season will be-
gin on Monday next at Fords opera house.
"The Beggar Student" which has been so
successfully produced by Charles +. Ford's
throughout the country, will be given with
all its beautiful music. by MiIlocker, ON Mon
day next. The sale of seats commenced yes.
terday, and the prospect of successful season
of comic opera is fully indicated by the in.
quiry for reserved places, 1t should be seen
once, and long run is guaranteed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
The Illinois state Association.

Tho Illinois Republican State association
held an adjourned meeting last evening, Gen,
Green Is. Raum in the chair The committee
on reception and entertainment of the Illi-
nois' Press association reported q sketch OF tho
rrop0sed programme, which was favorably
received. Additional members were desig-
mated to aid in soliciting subscriptions toward
the expenses,
term was announced by the president. viz:
Messrs. II. l.. lie Land, w. A. Moore, and
Hugh Moore. Other incidental matters were
disposed Of and an adjournment ordered to
Inn 10 neXt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

The programme for the Bischoff concert to.
night is varied and excellent one, in which
the names among othors of Miss Lillian
Cluss, the Misses Harvey, Miss May Rogers,
and the st. Cecilia quartetto appear. Mrs.
ii. F. NJ. Mills of this quartette, has just re-
turned from her tour in New York. The AL
bany EUGniHJ Journal says of this lady's sing
ing: "She was warmly appauded by the large
audience. Her rich and cultured voice she
uses with dramatic effect She sang on Sun
day at the Reformed church in Schenectady,
and her solo-something new in that church,
was greatly appreciated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
Delicate and Feeble Ladies.

Those lNnguid, tlresome sensations, causing you to
feel scarcely able to be your leet that constant
drain that is taking from your system all its former
elasticity; driving the bloom from your cheeks that
continual strain upon your vital forces rendering you
irritable and iretl, easily be removed by the use
of that marvellous remedy Hop BItters. Irregularl-
ties and obstructons of your system are relieved at
once while the special cause of periodical pain are
permanently removed. None receive so much ben.
eft and none are so profoundly grateful and show
such an interest in recommending Hop Bltters as
Unmpn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Tho German maennerchor last night
elected Joseph Colignan, president; Louis
Kohler, vice president; Charles Devantier,
corresponding secretary; +. Duhring, finan-
cial secretary; A. Kohler. treasurer; Charles
Stiefel, standard bearer; Mr.. Grass, collector;
III. Warneson, librarian. After the election a
handsome gold ring was presented by the
members to Mr.. +. Duhring as congrstula-
tory testimony of confidence upon his re-
election. Tho presentation was made by the
president, Mr.. J. Colignan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Washington lodge of Growlers held very
pleasant and largely attend social session at
Grand Army hall, corner of Ninth and D
streets last night. The programme included
renditions by Prof John Russell, Mr. S. A.
Kennedy, MIR. Charles Moore, Frank B.
Graf, Messrs. Dennison and Kennedy, Mr..
Lon Cosgrove, James Connor, Fred Sweet,
Alf Barker, w. II. Harding, and James Kel-
la,y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
THE UNION NooNDAY MEETING
During the Week OF Prayer in East WASH
inRton Churches.

inRton Churches.
Such success attended the effort made last
year to hold a MONDAY prayer meeting of
tho churches in this vicinity that the pastors
have agreed to hold them this year, during the
week Of prayer Mt the metropolitan presby-
tcrian church. They will follow the topics
suggested by the evangelical alliance and tho
meetings will be led by the following pastors:
Monday, Rov. Wilber NJ. Ingcrsol, Meiropoli-
tan Baptist church; Tuesday, Rov. William
Downs. Waugh NJ. f. church; Wednesday,
Rev. DR.. Parsons Church of tho Reformation
lLutheran); Thursday, Rev. DIR. Chester,
Metropolitan Presbyterian church; Friday,
Rev. Joseph France. Fourth.streeh NJ. j..
church; Saturday, Rev. Samuel Saunders
First Baptist church
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
A COlored Shnruer,

The police of the second precinct are on the
lookout for a colorod swindlcr named Marsh,
who goes about representing himself as an
agent for piano firm. lIc collects sums of
money in advance, and is never heard of
afterWard
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
The Naval Medical society.

At the eighteenth meeting of the Naval
Medical society, held at the museum of hy-
giene, corner Of Eighteenth and q streets
northwest an address was delivered by DR..
A. l.. Gihon, president. Subject: Thirty
Years. Sanitary Progress in the Navy" after
which officers were elected for the ensuing
wa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

The annual meeting of the Washington
branch of the United States Naval institute
will be held in room 20 of the navy depart
ment on the eighth instant at 8 p. m. Lieut..
J. L. Pillsbury, U. 8, n, will read paper on
"Charts and Chart Making" The election OF
officers will also take place
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
cn,t ro.t sons of Yeterans.

George A, Custer post. No, !, Sons Of Vet
Grams, gave an enjoyable ball at Grand Army
hall last night, which was largely attended
ID Incing was continued until q late hour,
Among those present were Misses Edith
brady, Dora OTlemau, Laura Clark, NJ c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
A CHASTITY SIGHT.
The Trunbiess Head OF n Man Found IN
the Heart of the CITY.

Yesterday afternoon Officer Brown, of the
second precinct, while making his rounds,
found the head Of a colored man on the va
cant lot between Q and r aud Sixteenth and
Seventeenth streets northwest. large
number of persons called at tho station for
the purpose OF recognizing the face, but failed
to do SO. The officers of the precinct as we'll
as the detective corps, are investigating the
case, but up to u late hour last night no Batis-
factory conclusion had been reached.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
Feels Young Again.

"NIy mother was afflicted a long time with Neu.
ralgla and u dull heavy inactive condition of tho
whole system headache, nervous prostraton, and
was almost helpless. No physicians medicines did
her any good. Three months ago she began to use
Hop Bitters with such good effect that she seems ana
feels young again. although over 20 years old. We
think there is no other medicine f 10 use In the lm-
uy,"-A lady Ia Providence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Carthy, Champion, Clifford, Forester, Nc.
Callen, Evans, Steep, Trought. Harper,
Shultz, Ford, Gibson, Weddings, Brady,
GPray, Nalloy, Mace Mrs. Harper, and Miss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

Mrs. Emily r. Baker, an aged lady residing
at No. 1924 F street, was painfully injured
about o'clock last night by falling down q
flight Of stairs. DIR. Martin rendered medical
aid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

80. BLoONISGvILLF, OHIo May |, 1870.
SIRs-I have been suffering ten years and tried
your Hon Bittcrs and IL done me moro good than all
the doctors Miss s. s. boone
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
High Authority.

Hon Bitters Is not, In any sense, an alcoholic hey
oragc or liquor and could not be sold for use except
TO persons desirOus Of obtaining medicinal blttors
GREEN b. RAuM, u. ). Com. Interl, Rev
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04
he Annual Meeting of the Rifles.

SAC hhAAuuA nAeetthS VI tIlo NlileBs
National Rifles held their regular an
meeting last evening" the commanding
in the chair, and seventy-seven of the
members present. The reports of the
AIRY and treasurer, the chairmen of the
tive, hall, and entertainment commit.
Sere read and referred These reports
GA detailed exhibit of tho management of
sne affairs Of tho company for the past year.
and showed the same TO be in very excel
lent financial condition. The secretary's
report showed q total of active mem
hership at the present date Of ninety,
and an honorary membership of $40, realiz.
ing to the company total OF annual dues of
$4.1s0. Three candidates for active member
ship were on ballot duly elected. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were on application elected
honorary members Henry Il. Zimmerman
Frank Pearson, James E. Fitch Crosby S.
Noyes, aud A. f. Childs, Henry Hinke
Chss, Fischer, and d. J. Macarty. Tho board
of directors elected for the ensuing year are
as follows; ]. o. p. Burnside, James +. Oys.
ter, Geo. w. Evans, j. o. Monson, II. X.
Simpson, ]. II. Clear, j. II. Ralston, w. p.
Boteler, L. A. Goodwin, Chas. Atkinson, r.
Gittings F. NJ. Barnes, j. p. Page, c. p. Con-
ger, and viii II. Combs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-04

$4,000 LosT.-"A tour of Europe that cost me
81, 900 done me less good than one bottle of Hon
Bttcrs they also curgd my wlfo of fifteen years
nervous weakness, sleepessness and dyspepsiap
H. NJ, Auburn, N. "
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-08-29

s.l.et me have Eve tuo-cent stamps
please. M said i.dy - the retail stamp
clerk il the p0=t-o;iice yesterday.
..yes'm. be sad. handing them out
Can't you LEI me have them II one
piece she asked
..'ersainIy. ma'am.~ said the clerk
Can send them home for Won
s'Oh. no: don't live far--orly on the
North Side and lam going right home.
1 wouldn't want % put You @ the
trouble
NO trouble II AL said the clerk
II haven't mnchto do to-day and could
very easily spare an hour
livery much obliged said the lady.
smiling sweetiy- DEAR me- she sid.
putting o. ; <ramp. .-wh1f : borrid
bother il i % stamp letters. Why cant
~ send letters and Iet the post-ol1ice
send = their bill once month";
They might jus. - well. sd The
clerk. sympaxhizingIy- "rl mention
che faet u ~ nezt message q Con
gres<
.Win you, How nice. But You
mustn-f mention ny name Say the
idea was suggested " North Side -
ciesy lady. won't Won
..Certsinly. mszm." sid ths clerk.
that's the Second Ietter this week !
have sent 70 Certy.- sid the lady bur
toninx her Gossamer- "Gerty - the
sxeetest girl going % NaSzar DOW "
.How dos Gerry Ike Sassar
asked the clerk
-Oh. Gcrsv likes vaSs>r fir<t-rafe;
only she says :h~y don't M much com
pany-"
Paper: An about IT, electionl"
screamed neusboy-
..Dear me- exclaimed the LAZY.
ssdid rhev have a election Yesterday
Who j. President now
..Arthur. I believe said The clerk
.Whx. thought Arthur vas fre<r
dent List year
Yes. but H. i stiIl President
What was the election for, thenr'
y. For rxuxerS of marmaLade and IN
spcef0r 81 he biscuit" said the clerk
..Oh. well. Lope they'll vt goci.
GOOD men. 4 attended the Woman !
Congress awhile ago and yuu know i
was decided that the lalies ought 70
take more interest IN public adairx
Well. rucd-hyc-" and she sailed 'away
.Nho 4 that woman fsked The
next in1n IN line. who was shaking End
<hiverinr with rage.
Bust me il u know" sid 3D.
clerk.
And the outflow Of stamps proceed
"a. - PnI Snniry Htr1fd.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-08-29


II ~. 49, ~ ..ch ~ -. . monse.
~ wh,r / ,oot a - rn..h ma when
fh~x aI,~hse.I ~, - u,-nIe co..ld NV
r.-..t h ~ unc~r,~;n l'~Rr th.f tbev did
nnt .pnro> n c,o<-lx ~ rhe xo.,n,
bird. brt. hav ~ removed TIE mice.
which thrv now b.ld II Their claws.
they charrcrei and -crenmed u their
Young ~ I ma,ner ia. eouId only b.
'nrerrrcrei ~ ..tome over ana ret
vour mon<r.' Itwa. ~ dent that The
Young owls were u 81 taugh, u help
fhemselr - auu - practice ih 81 power
Of iyhr AZ ~ indnrement 10 do the
l. rfer. the m;re were held temptingly
before them. but arite out n reach.
finally. one wong owl. more ven
r1resome than his fellows. essayed 70
nv. but II Wa : miserable failure. FOR.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-08-29

Henry Ward BeecheP cant savs
anything out q a income q nearly
500, year ~ T. SKA
Ex- United States senator Davis. a
West Virginia. used % be . brakeman
On the railroad which he now nearly
owns.
The coincidence Is noted that NJ.
Blaine WAS born in Brownsville. IL.
and AIR. Logan IL Br0Nnsyille, Ill -
Chicago Herald
-Georgc Augustus S2la. in his Jour-
nalistc career Of thirty-fiye years.
claims 20 have written over 900
newspaper essays
James Watts workshop. a Heath
field Hall. ENGLAND. j. prezrrs "a just =
he went ont o; Il even 10 Tie leather
apron thrown across Tie wise.
Mrs Grccly. The vic n the cx-
plorer. il only twenty-e:sht. i small
brunette Of most pleasing. though now
somewhat careworn. features. - ttirng0
journal.
A large library devoted exclusively
20 newspapers Is 70 be established b.
the authorities Of the city u Vienna.
This. il i sad. will Be the only in-ti,u-
ton Of the Kind 10 the world
"A correspond nj % the Baltimore
American. writing from Long Branch.
SAYS thar General Grant VIII soon
write. from . strictly impartial stand
point. an account Of General Lees sur
render Al Appoma'tox.
When grieying over the number Of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-08-29

~ could but love thee when I saw
thv face" writes LilIs Cu<hman. We
thought you acted rather qurerly. Lila
That Is Why we ran - Philadelphia CAL.
Several young girls hare been zp-
pointed station agc-.ts in Minnesota.
and engineers are keeping = sharp look
out for miss-placed switches s. Pasi
Herald
A cook and hou -emaif had little
difficulty IN the kitchen the other day.
and presently matters became :, quiet
that You could hear roIIin--pin DROP
- CHICAGO Irstni<-
The girl who succeeds in forcing :
yoiing man u spend hi~ last cent in
treating her 70 ice-crcam renders her
self liable ID arrest for robhing the
male - Pfiind< yhia Chronicle.
Nahcl's mother saw the little giri
running from chair 70 table and f.om
table 10 bureau ard al around. looking
with both cyes for something. '-Nhat :
che matter. Mnbels- WHY. I've lost
INV fink and cant reinrmber where !
out ID, fimbie
AT the Rink
And put the <Iiicrs On.
A <ttar or rws, atous her <hne.
Anf ten she % end eure-
She slid. she s!oie. e1e EIit- <hc Elc.Ie-
NM ~ W. ~ cent Y. 4, /. u - .fhrc~c.L-
And NE soi.er--kascs Ep~rt her:
-EzchGn1<.
..No.- said Mrs Briny 70 an inquir-
ing stranger. 1--WE don't have malaria
here. l admit. hut it's the best boarding
house on the bay shore. and my daughter
Sally makes lemon pies that cant b
beat round these par1xr When the
visitor had gone. Mrs. Briny said 70 her
daughter: well. Js/c. I guess wei
have % Iay II stock q that ma'ary:
for al OF 'tm - comes here keep aSkin'
II we've got IT, Golden Days
-.YeS.' said the young man - the
lecture committee. n. ] want 20 deliver
: Temperance lecture il your town"
N You don't look like man who has
had experience ID drinking" remarked
che chairman. suspiciously. Have you
ever been . drunkardf' Iccfurcd
all through the South last winter. and
II Florida, where saw = swamp-<nakc
fiffy feet long. I-- "Parxivn nv curl
osify. sir" interrupted the chairman:
hastily; "whcn do YOU want The hall!'
- Graphic.
The wayfarer who i obliged 70
take s.pot-lnck'' at All sorts of eating
houses i not the happiest II mOrta :.
There il something wrong with the faro
usually. and when the beef i not over
done II Il apt 10 10 UNDERGONE a Steak.
riaccd before such \ traveller af ; hotel