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National Republican., 1884-01-22
KISSIME.
Tho Sad Mistake Maine Mans Geo
graphical Ignorance Led Him to Make.

Tho Sad Mistake Maine Mans Geo
graphical Ignorance Led Him to Make.
florida Letter In Beijds journal.
If ever go into a now locality again l will
study up my geography better than did this
time, for my ignorance got me into most
uncomfortable position. As the boat neared
Sanford was standing with others on the
deck when a very pretty young lady came
up to me, and, with q sweet smile on her
face looked nto minc with q pair of lovely
eyes and asked are you going to kiss me,
srY If some one had offered to lend me
$40 could not havo been moro surprised,
and, hardly knowing what TO say and in
order TO gain little time, / gasped out,
" Pardon, miss, what did you ask?" | felt
that she know / heard her, but she said
sweotly, Are you going to kiss Inc to-nightP
There was no misunderstanding her this
time. l heard her and so did others, and
felt the blood rushing into my face and
stammercd out, would like TO accommo-
date you, miss would truly, but | have 81
wife and thirteen small children on board
with me, and fmy wife should S me kiss
ing you" kissing me, you hateful old
thing! who asked you to kiss ?" You
did" yelled; you asked m twicew you
old fool asked you il you were going to
Kissimc-Kissime City tonight; don't you
know anything?' and Off she wont, and If
every anybody felt meaner than | did
would like to exchange photographs with
him
National Republican., 1884-01-22
Reform sphooI En,er,.inm.ut.

The regular monthly meeting of the board
of trustees was held at tho school yesterday
at which wero present the president of the
board, Mr.. James L. Fitch, aud Messrs. N. w.
Burchell. J. L. Carpenter. o. ?. q. Clarke,
George w. Adams Horny willard, and A. j.
Falls, Judge Edmonds, the district commits
sioner, being tho only member absent Eight
boys, recommended by the superintendent,
were discharged, having won the "honor
badge" The health of the school sperfect, and
work in the shopsiS is progressing satisfactorily,
and every boy gives full attendance each day
in the school room. Tho schools are better
organized and studios are of as IL high grade
as the boys are capable of pursuing, aud no
reformatory institution in the country is
more exacting in the requirements of those
discharged. At the close of the meeting the
board adjourned to the school room. where
were assembled many friends of tho school from
the city and neighborhood, who, with the in
mates of the institution, made an audience
which entirely filed the room. For over
two hours they were entertained with de.
clamations, dialogues, and songs by the boys,
all of them performed in q remarkably clever
manner, and eliciting hearty applause. Su-
perintendent Shallenberger and his wife,
as we'll as all the officers and teachers, were
warmly congratulated upon tho result of their
labors.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
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important Sales OF Real Estate.

Messrs. Fitch, Fox & Brown, real estate
brokers' have recently made the following
sales: For J. j. Shipmsn, of Fairfax county,
Va, his fine farm near Townsville, known
as Villa Nuova, containing 800 acres together
with tho stock thereon, to Gen. w. Mckee
Dunn, u. S. A.. for $3S,000 The improve
ments consist Of Il large and costly double
brick residence, q spacious barn. and several
other commodious and well appointed dwell
lings suitable for the manager of the farm
and his assistants. This property is conceded
to be among the finest in the county.
The same firm has also sold for Gen. w.
Mckee Dunn the following lots in the new
subdivision "Lanior Heights:" Lots II. 10.
49, II, 33, 81, 80, and 80 to Mrs. c. A. Weed
and Mrs. u. Il. Clark for S. 202; lot % to A.
Sarah Deland, for 81, 300; lot 32 to Il. b. San
ders, for $615; lois 10 and 81 to Edwin Shut
aebotham, for Sl,y75.
Also for w. j. Miller ct al to j. L. Hodge,
lot 81, of Kidwells subdivision of square 2l7,
for $6,45s. For Mrs. ii. l.. Coyle to Beverley
Horton, sublots POI and 202, square BOG (1S3G
Fourteenth street,, for $6,70T.S2. For the
Columbian university to Mrs. VI. D. Biddle
of Philadelphia, tho west half of lot AZ, of
the south grounds of Columbian university,
for l,l25, cash. For Mrs. Mary d. Biddle to
Mrs. L. A. Abbott, lot II, block Al, of the
subdivision of tho north grounds of Colum.
bian university, for $4,000. For Mrs. Minna
De Kay of New York city, to Michele Stan.
isci and c, Schneider, sublot ., square 9O2
for $206Z37, cash. For lie Roy Tuttle tc
Mrs. Amelia lie Due, lot !, of l.. r. Tuttle's
subdivision Of "Wdows's Mite" for 1,175.25
DIR. PRAY, Of New York, has recently visited
this city and placed his celeb Iated manicure
goods with the house of H.. II. Taylor, 9SS Penusyl
National Republican., 1884-01-22
John Sherman ~ 90.
hhCA bisth a. SOsS
REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEERS
D27 Il street

TRuSSrrEEt.'!S,! y! SALE Of VALUABLE. lot ON u
STREET, BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND
STREETS NORTlIwES1, IMPROVED m
FhAME DWELLINGS, Nos. 12l AND 1913 II
STREET
BY virtue ofa deed trust dated the I'd day of Jan.
nGrS, a. d. 1877, duly recorded IN liber No. SAC,
folio 80 ct seq one Of the lund records of the District
Of Columbia and Rt the request Of the party secured
thereby VIII aS surviving trustee, sell at public
auction, III front of the premises, on MONDAY,THE
2SrH DAY OF JANUARY, A. u. 1854, the follow
ing described real estate situated in the city of Wus-
lmEton District of Columbia, to wit Lot No. eight
!Sl ~ square No. five hundred and sixty-niue (5db),
tOgether with the improvements thereon The prop
ertN VIII be sold subject to existing deed Of trust TO
secure - 900, payment of which can he extended If
desired to two years rom date of sale.
Terms-Onethird cash balance IN six twelve and
eighteen months, with interest Hl cash at option
of the purchaser. The deferred payments will be
secured by deed of trust upon the property sold.
deposit OF slOO required at time ofsale All convey
nllcing ana recording ut purchasers cost, Terms 10
be complied with within seven days.
JOHN SHERMAN, surviving Trustee
w, NJ. SMITH, Salesman iniIihstSds
National Republican., 1884-01-22
SMOKE CONNER ial Clrnrs.
Tho Heart of the Himaluyas.

"The Heart of the Himalaya: A Journey
Through the Vale of Cashmere" was tho
title of the lecture given by Rev. Theodore S.
Wynkoop at the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation last evening. The lecture room and
large parlor were filled with an audience of
young men who listened attentivcly TO the
fine description of the wonderful mountains
of India and the curious scenes witnessed by
the lecturer while travelling among them.
Not only were the mountains and valleys
pictured in glowing terms, but the character
and habits of the inhabitants accurately de.
scribcd. The process of manufacturing tho
celebrated cashmere shawls was explained,
and one that the speaker had brought there
was exhibited, together with number of
East Indian curiosities. The lecture next
Monday evening will be delivered by Rev.
w. L. Parson subject, Japan"
National Republican., 1884-01-22
A THRIVING BUSINESS.
A New Use 20 Which IrreclRiinabIe WASH
ington Drunkurds Are Put.

ington Drunkurds Are Put.
"The old buns and whisky soaks are good
for something after all" said the bartender
of an uptown restaurant to q REPUBLICAN
reporter last evening.
"How2' queried tho reporter. As fright
ful eXamples?'
mo, but rs life insurance subjects" was The
reply. Don't you know that nearly every
old rounder in Washington has his life in
sured in favor of some creditor. The latter,
who is generally bartender or gambler,
puts up tho initiation fec and pays the dues
regularly and when the 'rummy' dies he gets
the proceeds. Several weeks ago an old friz.
zled veteran, who had punished lake OF
whisky, keeled over ono night aud was slowed
away in potter's field. Next week a certain
party in this city will draw something like
5000. Pretty good investment, you seo."
The reporter thoughtfully nodded assent
and the bartender picked up his mixing APP
paratus and began juggling hot punch for
thirsty customer.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
ImstnIIntioi, of fOiIicars.

At the regular meeting of Potion &C lodge,
No. 1924, X. of H., held at X. OF H. hall last
evening, the following officers were installed
for the ensuing year by Grand Dictator
Lasen: John II. Gisburne, past dictator;
Daniel l.. Pitcher, dictator; w. III. Huuchin-
son, vice dictator T. A. Roderick, assistant
dictator; w. S. Chase, reporter; j. w. Wis
ner, financial reporter; }. II. Carmiencke
treasurer; ID. j. Evans, chaplain; f. Il.
Storm, guide; J. NJ. Emory, guardian Il. $.
tive to grand lodge
National Republican., 1884-01-22
PHYSICIANS prescribe the orator Rye Whisky
The Police Court.

The following cases were continued in the
police court yesterday, there being no prose-
cutting attorney Charles Lewis colored, as
sault on Mary Tyler Charles Hill, assault on
James Nelson; jennie Towlcs, colored (sec-
ond offense) petit larceny-three cases; John
Harris, larceny of SO from Lucy Lloyd;
manuel Hect. receiving stolen goods-two
cases; John o. Kelscr house breaking in tho
night and larceny from ID. l.. Slater, and
Annie Carter, colored, larceny of IL from
Stephen H. Gill.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

In the court in general term yesterday
Judge Hagncr delivered an opinion in the
case of johnson VS.. Taylor involving the
validity Of q judgment by justice of the
peace placed ON record three years after the
rendition. In the circuit court the defendant
pleaded the statutes of limitation, which was
demurred to and the court ordered de.
murrer, thus sustaining the plea. The opin-
ion of the general term is that the Judgments
Of the justices OF the peace are not barred by
the ordinary statute and the plaintiff had
the right to record his judgment. The judg-
ment was reversed and the cause remanded.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
NIrs. NIckernnn,a Suif.

Mrs. Emma C.. d. Nickerson yesterday filed
an amended bill in equity against Mai. A. Ii.
Nickerson, w. B. Matthews, and Lena d. Car
ter. This bill recites the circumstances con-
nected with the consent of Mrs. Carrie ID.
Keuney, Emma c. ID. Nickerson's mother,
to the marriage Of her daughter TO Mai.
Nickerson. 1t states that while on visit to
Portland, Oregon in the spring of 1870, she
became engaged to marry him, and that then
he promised to convey certain lots in that
city to her after marriage, and that he would
erect on them a suitable dwelling for herself
and children. Her mother who had oh.
jected, for this consideration consented, aud
the marriage occurred in August. Tho bill
further claims that he aftGrward sold the
ground, but upon legal proceedings Mai.
Nickerson held grounds purchased by the
proceeds as her trustee; but while sho was
absent in Dresden he sold the lots and for
warded deeds to her to execute, which she
signed. This money she claims was trust
fund subject TO her disposal, and that he
fraudulently expended $3.50 of the $4,000
received in the purchase of property on
Dupont circle. The circumstances connected
with her divorce, her departure for Europe,
&c, are then detailed,
National Republican., 1884-01-22
Red Mems Emil.

The grand masquerade ball of Logan tribe,
No. 8, l. o. Il. NJ, at Forrest hall, West Wash
ington, last night was brilliant and success
ful affair. There were many amusing cos
tunes on the floor, and fun and merriment
abounded. The committee of arrangements
was composed of Mcssrs. r. Reynolds, G.. w.
Wise, William Goodrich, William Hurley, L..
Hilton, III. Cannon, IL. c. Meyers, I. Hugh
IL. Mills, ID. Fugitt, aud G. q. Meyers.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
MRS. MACKAY,s LEVELS.
An Account OF Some OF the Treasures
Owned by the "Bonnnza Kings" WIFE.

An Account OF Some OF the Treasures
Owned by the "Bonnnza Kings" WIFE.
Exchange.
Mrs. j. w. Mackay's jewel chest which she
keeps in the vaults of n Paris banking house,
contains the finest collection of precious
stones, outside of a royal treasury, that exists
in Europe. 1t is valued at something like
$1,000,000. Foremost in the collection shows
resplendent the famous set of sapphires which
attracted 80 much attention when exhibited
by the jewelei BouChcron at the Partisan
Universal exhibition of 1878. IL is valued at
S300,0O0, and comprises the diadem, bracelets
ring, earrings, and necklace, with a large
pendant. The necklace is double the upper
row being a band of large, square diamonds
and sapphires, fitting the throat closely, while
the lower row. a wide arabesque of the same
stones, supports the pendant This last is
composed of one enormous sapphire, peerless
in color and in water, and set in large dia-
monds. The stone is of the size of pigeons
egg, cut transversely, u perfect oval in shape,
and is alone valued at $4,000.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
The Fourth D.s,r!c, RepubI,c.ns.

The Fourth District Republican club held
meeting last night at Bestheda church.
West Washington, to elect three delegates to
the central committee. Charles +. Moseby
was elected president, Samuel NJ. Chase, vice
president; Arthur Goings, treasurer. and
William Connel, secretary. The following
elegates were elected to the central commit
tee: Messrs. Charles +. Moseby, Hamilton
Bass and Samuel Collins. Alternates James
Smith and Samuel Chase
National Republican., 1884-01-22
NIutunI Protection Fire Insuranc

At the annual meeting of the members of
the Mutual Protection Fire Insurance COM
pany of the district hold yesterday, the fol-
lowing were elected trustees for the ensuing
year, viz: Messrs. William Ballantyne, John
G. Harkness, William j. Sibley, John r..
Given, n. w. Burchell. William y. Thompson
James II. Saville William Thompson, and
Admiral s, p Carter
National Republican., 1884-01-22
Thomas Bowling,
AUCTTONEER

sIX ,I1TItg RRJcK Iiv HOUSES IN sMERHERD's ALLEY,
AigGr ANp L AND NJ, N STREETS s NORTH.
Ti,Ef;lEIMIH i,f;lI4MySH +, STREET SOUTHWEST BE
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY
20, lSS4, ut o'clock, VIII sell. III front OF the
premises in Shepherds alley, between Ninth and
Tenth and l. and NJ streets northwest, the follow
img ing described property: Part of lot IN squire No.
3S0, beginning a the ems: end of u tcr.f9ot wide
alley on the north side thereof Its junction with
iii,efm foot alley, thence north seyentyn nine feet
thence west siTty.esht feet nine inches TO the east
OF another thrtyiOot alley, thence south seventy
ne rect seven inches to the north line of said tci-
1901 nllpy, ANA thence east to the beginning, Inn
proved by SIX thrce-story brick dwellings.
Also al O'Clock same day, in front of premises on
lhrtcenth street southwest, between and streptR
part of lots IA and l5 In square two hundred and
nlnctN-SeNen, beginning mt point sNty-four feet
four Inches south ofthe corner Of street south nnd
Thirteenth street west. and running thence south
along said rhirteonh street, thirteen feet fvo and
nne-half Inches to the center of private alley two
feet hve inches wide thence east fyfour feet three
nches thence north thirteen feet four and one-haf
inches and thence west fty feet three inches to the
dwelling
Terms-Cash; all conveyancing at purchasers
cost 200 deposit required on each property at tme
of sale. THOMAS DOWNING Aurtinnacr
jal9-d&ds.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
A GunrtIInn,n Suit.

John Bligh yesterday entered suit against
Edward c. and Mary Ready, the object being
a trial by jury of the question certified by
Judge James, of tho probate court, whether
Bligh, as late guardian of the defendant, laid
out and expended in the education and
maintenance of said wards any money in ex'
cess of what the register of wills gave him
credit for.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
Wright g Mccoy. plme NIu.sum.

The gold prize baby show, coupled with a
first class stage performance, afternoon and
evening, began last evening at Wright Il
McCoy's dime museum, corner Of Ninth and
ID streets The new features this week om-
brace Johnny Purvis and his performing
donkeys, Little Rosebud, Miss Jennie Mason,
vocalist; Wenzel aud Barton, Dutch and Irish
comedians aud wooden shoe dancers Mr.
Garry Hopper, the mystic change artist, and
Nine. Capola, Egyptian juggler.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
ElirS.

LEITCH.-On Friday, 18th instant, at 0:04 n. M.
HELEN GRACIE beloved aud only daughter, aged 4
years l month days; ON Tuesday, 2lst instant, at
3:u4 y. m HAROLD PURCY, infant son Of Robert jr.,
and Oracle and graudChill of the late Rev. a, b.
Clark, aged 10 months 2l days.
Altoona papers please cOpy.l
CHENY.-Jan. II, JOHS CnENY, in the 6Sth year
OF his age,
The funeral will take place from his late residence
0l3 Twenty-lnh street northwest Wednesday, Jan.
23, ut 2:3O p. m. ~
GuNNELL.-on Sunday, Jan. 30, 1884, DIR. WILL
IAN IL, GUSNELI.
Funeral will tako place from the residence of his
SOn-n-lnw, Mr.. B. Hail, 800 IA street nOrthw est,
Tuesday AT 23O o. clock p. M Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend. H#
PARLIN.-Jan. 49, 1854, NORMAN, infant son of
Edward Harold and Maggie PaTlin.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

The President will leave Washington this
afternoon for New York to attend the recep-
tion Of the Union League club which will
take place on Wednesday evening. He will
be accompanied by Secretaries Frelinghuy-
sen, Folger, aud Teller, and probably by other
members of the cabinet. Attorney General
Brewster will join the party in New York.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

At the Union Bethel Historic and Literary
association this evening the paper to he pre-,
sonted is by T. j. Minton, esq, entitled "a
Great Orator
National Republican., 1884-01-22
trough ON ToornAcHE," instant relief l5c.
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
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The FrientIs or ndtona.

A meeting of friends of the Indians will
be held at the Riggs house at 10 o'clock this
morning. A public meeting for the same
purpose will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at
the Congregational church. Senator Dawes
will preside. Senator Vest. Commissioner
Price. Capt. Pratt, and two Indian students
from Carlisle, Pa, will speak. Music will be
furnished by an Indian band.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
Admitted 10 Practice.

The following named gentlemen were ad-
mitted to practice in the United States su-
preme court yesterday: F. L. Johnston, of
Napa City, Cal; Henry G. Atwater, of Now
York city; John ODay, of Springfield No.;
Alexander J. Falls, of Washington, ID. c., and
Charles B. Wilby, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
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SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Bernard Waterman and Mollie Davis, both Of
Montgomery county. Nd; Edward Il. Angel
and Annie 4. Butler, Lewis King and Millie
Rogers; George A. Cunningham, of Richmond,
Va, and Julia A. Meade, of this city; George
2. McAuley and Della NJ. Voss Richard
Green and Mary +. Beeves, both OF Alexan-
dris, Va; Arthur T. Tolks, of this city, and
Sallie L. Crissey, of Leesburg, Va.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

GENTLEMEN needing the services OF an ex.
perIenced physician who makes diseases Oi men
a speciality should send IL cents in postage stamps
for THE LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH" a new book
of lnestimablG value. 1tgiyes sound advice anu
information, and 10 comprehensive in detail. Adj
dress the author, J. BRYAN, NJ. D.,
147 East Fifteenth street. New York.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

The commissioners have informed Mrs.
Louise Pollock that the estimates for the
ensuing year have already been prepared, and
that her request for an appropriation of $1,000
for two free kindergarten schools cannot be
National Republican., 1884-01-22

The National Base Ball club have been
notified that complaint has been made against
the fence erected at the intersection of New
Jersey avenue and street, and the commits
sioners have requested them to answer the
complaint
National Republican., 1884-01-22

drug store Of DIR. Ferguson aud DR.. G. NJ.
Ford called in, who rendered medical assist
ance She was aftorward conveyed to her
home in the northwestern part of the city.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
ARMY and navy officers praise the Orator.
Tho Marine Ennd Concsrts.

The marine band gave the first of its series
of Monday morning concerts at the barracks,
on Eighth street southeast, yesterday be-
tween II and l o'clock. Tho officers of tho
corps extend an invitation to their friends to
attend these musicales.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
An Old Lady Injured.

An old lady was tripped up and had her
ankle seriously sprained last evening about q
O'Clock by several boys who were skylarking
b streets southeast She was taken into tho
National Republican., 1884-01-22
ChnnRe OF Locatlon.

Mr.. James B. Lambie has removed his hard
ware store from l419 to 14l5 New York
avenue, whore he will be pleased to sec his
friends and patrons.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
The Coach Drivers.

At the meeting of the Coach Drivers asso-
citation, held yesterday morning, Mr.. George
W. Leonard was reelected president for the
fourteenth term, Mr.. +. A. Ebsns, secretary,
and Mr. William Smith, treasurer.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

SECONDHAND CLOTHING of all descriptions
bought and the highest cash prices paid. Call or
address S. Guggenhelmer, 623 Seventh street
southwest Orders Uy mail promptly attended TO-
National Republican., 1884-01-22
SENATORS use the Orator Rye Whisky.
Suing Maj. Dye.

William p. James yesterday entered suit
against Chief of Police Dye and Detective
Block in replevin to recover an iron fire.
proof safe and contents and for $4,000 dam
ages. This suit grows out of the alleged
gambling house raid made on Friday last.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

GRAFTON, MAss.-Rey. w. Is. Smith says /;
81 have derived benefit from using Browns
Iron Bitters for low state Of blood"
National Republican., 1884-01-22

While skating on the Eastern branch Sun
day afternoon small boy, named Dudley,
broke through the ice. He was rescued by II
boat from the shore.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

Commissioner West WILL on behalf of the
district, welcome tho Mississippi river i'm
provement convention which meets here on
tho fifth proximO.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

Chief Justice Cartier announced in the
court in general term yesterday that the
arguments for the present term would close
with the case now on hearing.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

Henry c. Conklin, who died in Cooper's
alley Friday night, was alleged to have died
from poisoning, but the coroner. yesterday
gave certificate ofdeath from natural causes.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

THE Rowland Dental Association, No. oil Four
and.a-half street northwest, three doors north of
Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds Of Dental Work.
All work warranted first class. Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 10000 persons.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
XnI RLIa,i-

The last will of Michael Graney was filed
yesterday. lie leaves his entire estate to his
wife and names her rs eXecutrix.
National Republican., 1884-01-22
Weeks ~ Co.,
AUCTIONEERS.

SALE OF srocK or GOODS CON.
TANNED IN PREM lSES CORN ER TWELFrH
NSp k STHfEi s NORTHWliST, KNOWN AS
CANNED GOODS, FLOUR rs BARRELS AND
sAnKSI,, MlINCE Mat, LICKLEsI PRE-
RAitsdNSi, FIGS, GENERAL ASSoR.f SfENT
!Ei Scales AID tb'vii WEtGHTs. F1 81 BfhCk T.
WffissH{ WRlffHissH{ Ss SslggHSRH gHHi yGATAWRA GSIN
REFRlGEhNfuR LAfiGE iGE CIfSf, &c,
MMEpNAtEsGbPki2&N' MOI; <, yutE Tue PRiEnMlsES,'
COMMENCING At 10 O'CLOCK.
IL EDWARD A. LEVY, Assignee.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

John o. Keiser was on trial in the police
court yesterday charged with house breaking.
The case was continued.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

Many complaints have been made against
the scarcity of water in different sections OF
the city.
National Republican., 1884-01-22

You all want the best. Don't take my word for It.,
but order or dozen Rochester Beer (malt aud
hops and II not the best your money viii be refunded.
+. II. FINGEN,
1908 ppnIsylyanu avenue,
National Republican., 1884-01-22

DIR. PRAY, Of New York, has recently visited
this city and placed his celebrated manicure
goods with the house of X. II. Taylor, 93S Pennsyl-