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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
PERSONAL.

Mr.. James S. Layton, Of Fredericksburg Va, Is
ut the National.
]. A. Woods, New York; W. Il. Wright, Penn.
syIyaniaj Matthew Gait, Maryland, are at Will
lard's.
AIessrs ], l.. Butman, New York; John Mat
tooks Illinois, ], NJ, Proctor M. d.. N. Mix, are ut
the Harris House,
Dr. Jenison is TO leave this city to enter az part
ner in tho finest dental office in the northwest at
Minneapolis, Mimi
A. ] Stone, of Fairmount, W. Va q member of
the West Virginia republican state executive com
mittee, and @. Burdette HART, editor OF the
Wheeling Inteligencer, are at the National
Messrs. Charles s. Osborn, Edward Townsend,
Jessie r. Grant, Edwin +. Gillett, l.. =. Weeks, IL.
q. Bowen, q. w. Anderson, New York. Potter
Palmer, Illinois, and W. A, Tucker, Rhode Island,
are at the Arlington. "a
Messrs George o. Jones' ". b, Kerr, W. p
oonsin; Gen, James S. Clark, Arizona Robert H.
Lymon and Gordon Niblo, Mexico; Il. r. Pealer,
Brazil, are at the Riggs HE
Capt, T., L, Howes, Of the statistical division,
department Of agriculture, goes south to-day on
business for the department. lie VIII visit hoh,
mOnd, Weldon, Raleigh, and Wilmington, and
probably others Of the southern cities
Hon, l., Blodget Philadelphia H. d, MclIenry
| Kentucky; John O.. Roach, Kentuokyi 4, a.
| keRsbey, Newark, n. j.; Hon, X, Nelson, Minnie
| sofa; Edward Griffith and wife, san Francisco;
! Hon George Turner, Alabama; Il. o, Woodruil,
| Boston, J. NJ, King, New York, and Hon. 3, H.
! Tlnsley, New York, are at the Ebbitt'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

The Theatre COmique was densely crowded
last night, Harry Montague, the new live
manager that Col. Snelbaker has recently en-
gagged, seems to be the right man in the right
place, and the programme this week is brim-
ful of new and attractive specialties Conclud-
ing each night with new and lovely comedy,
entitled "The Female Beauty" a rollicSing
travesty on summer life at the seashore. 1t
abounds in funny situations and charming
scenes and is ono of the most entertaining
;.fterpieces that the versatile Montague has yet
produced The May-pole dance at the con-
clusion of the comedy is "a most entertaining
terpsichorean exhibition by six ladies and six
gentlemen. To enjoy three hours of pure.
wholesome fun and sensational vaudeville
novelties go early to the Theater Comique.
\ grand matinee to-day, when the full pro-
grammO Is given.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

charge with having made on inaam matory
81 eech which excited both blacks and whites
in Danvilo Ho Is q determined looking
young man Of medium size, with blonde hair
and moustachc, and looks capable OF risking
bis life, as no did, in looking up tho evidence
In this case.
An old gentleman by the name or capt.
Walters. who lives a mile from Danville, was
the next witness. lie was at the opera house
meAtnu on Nov. 2, and signed the resolutions
there PASSED. Ho got out Of the meeting
among the first aud was told that his grand
son, Walters Holland, was shot. lie saw
nothing of the riot. He denied seeing scuillo
between Jack Rodd aud two white mon or
saying, Boys, it's very hot; but it's not half
so hot as wo'ro going to make it," rs tho wit
ness Stone had testified.
The committee adjourned shortly after 4
o'clock, and will resume the examination of
witnesses at 10 o'clock this morning
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
Tn, ETect OF Rura,. Escnpe.

LONG ISLAND CITY, l.. l., Feb. 1s.-The
escape of the mulatto, Charles ii. Rngg, the
alleged murderer, has caused the most in
tense excitement in this city. Hundreds of
people have visited the court house, and
stand gazing with wonder at the broken
window of the grand jury room. nearly forty
feet above the ground, through which Rugg
dashed when making his escape last night
Tho whole of the available force of tho city
police department has been securing the sur
rounding neiGhborhood all night, but with
out success. Under Sheriff Warnock, with a
posse of deputies in wagons and on horseback
are covering all the roads leading from this
city in every direction. 1t is believed that
the escaped murderer is hiding in the
vicinity of Rayenswood or Astoria, though
some of the officials think he may have
reached the East river shore and taken row
boat and crossed to the opposite shore.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
FIFTY CENTs A HEAD.
The Exceeding Oheapness OF Democrat
Voters n, Ms Mar xveIt,s ntstrlrt

The Exceeding Oheapness or Democratic
Voters in Mr. Mo1Vyoll's District.
Mr.. A. c. Maxwell, a democratic candidate
for congress in the teuth Michigan district at
the last election, presented a petition to con-
Rress yesterday, in which he says that q large
number of the votes for Mr. II. H. Hatch, his
successful opponent was procured by fraud,
bribery, and corruption, aud that sums of
money, amounting to 100000, were raised
by assessing clerks and officers holding
positions under tho government, through
tho agency of jay Hubbell aud his
assistants, for the purpose of brlbing
and corrupting voters, Mr.. Maxwell
says number of men were employed to
circulate false and defamatory lies" concern
ing him. He also asserts that lumbermen,
not entitled TO vote, wero taken from various
camps on election day, and through the in
flueuce and intimidation of employers, cast
their votes for Mr.. Hatch. Men who would
not vote for Mr.. Hatch it is asserted, were
not allowed to 90 out of camp on election day,
$50 and larger sums being paid to foremcn to
keep their men from voting. Those
men who voted it is said, were paid from
SO to So. Mr. Maxwell further says that some
1000 votes were purchased and procured by
bribes by the successful candidate and
his supporters. The petition contains tele-
phone interview between Mr. Hatch and Mr..
Supe merchant, relative to an offer of an
unknown party to sell 100 democratic votes
for $50. The former is quoted as saying: is
the man roliableP Mr.. Supo's reply is, "Yes,
/ think he is" "Has he got full hundred ~
Maybe not quite, but probably nearly 100"
"Well," Mr.. Hatch is quoted as saying, "pay
him the money and will send over my check
to you,n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
What New Mexico Wants.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1s.-A dispatch from Santa
Fe, N. NJ, says: "The territorial democratic
central committee has memorialized the ma
tional democratic committee to allow terri
tional convention" A strong delegatin of
citizens of st. Louis and several members of
tho Missouri democratic state committee
have gone to Washington to look after the
interests of st. Louis in connection with the
national convention. Twenty thousand dol
lars has been subscribed to defray the ex-
penses of tho convention, and $4,000 can be
easily raised If necessary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
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PhtIRdeIp Iplhians Coming.

The George Washington Social club, of
Philadelphia, propose to enjoy a grand ball
and carnival at Abner's hall on Friday even
ing next They will arrive here at 6 o'clock
Friday morning and go directly to Alex
andria, where they will be received by the
mayor aud city council. On their return to
this city at o'clock they will be met at the
depot by all the Philadelphians in the depart
ments, and there will bo short street
parade. Mr.. VIM. G.. Russell will bo chief
marshal. Sixty gentlemen of the club will
be here and many of them will bring their
tyiyea
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
DIR. Ford,s Funeral.

The funeral of DIR. Ford will take place to-
day at o'clock from tho Church of the
Reformation, Pennsylvania avenue, near
Second street, Capitol hill. The casket will
not lie opened in the church, but to afford an
opportunity to friends who desire to SEQ the
remains the casket will remain open at the
doctors late residence from 10 q. M, until /
D. M. st. johns lodge, Lafayette chapter,
Il. A. A. NJ, Columbia commandery, X. r.,
and the Medical society of the district will
attend the funeral, The remains will be in
tered at the Congressional burial ground.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
AZ the Horko HaxRr.

The keepers of the horse bazaar have an
nounced their intention, as alleged by the
agent of that society, of posting special
policemen at the entrances of their estab-
lishmonts to prevent the entrance of agents
for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals The agent, Mr.. Key, has given the
proprietors notice that all cases of cruelty
will be promptlyIiprosecuted
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

The grand masquerade ball of the s. S. p.
C.'s last night at Abner's was a success
About two hundred persons we're present,
most of whom were masked. There were all
sorts of characters assumed, from the esthetic
to the grotesque. prize Of $3.50 in gold
was awarded the elephant and keeper, for
being the best characters. Dancing was en-
joyed by all until an early hour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

II. r. Gilbert is having his tug boat A. p.
German rebuilt. A. l.. Barber is building a
new tug boat at his yard on tho canal. The
new boat will be about 90 feet in length and
IA feAt hanm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
TO Determine u Gas Consumers Right.

A suit will be entered to-day by Mr., Law.
renee Hickey, of 81 Pennsylvania avenue,
against the Washington Gaslight company
through Mcssrs. Moore u Wright to deter
mine the question whether the company has
a right to cut of gas after the bill has been
paid, He was left in uttor darkness for one
night, which interfered with his business and
damaged it to great extent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

A movement is on foot to erect q hospital
for diseased and injured horses, animals, and
birds in this city. Agent Key stated last
night that fund is already being raised for
this nurpose,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

in the saddle for more than week, and were
tired out Most of those at tho meeting be-
longed TO an armed mob.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

HTchkIHS VISnr bIUre "HHUOW'
A drunken man this morning, about Ills
o'clock, wantonly broke the large plate glass
window of the cigar store, corner of Ninth
and ID streets After committing this van
dalism ho mado his escape by running off.
The National tribune., 1884-02-14

Richard lee henry, og the Is Virginia Union).
died
While there. word came to me one dag tEas
Peter AlilleF whose name I have above mem
toned. eOald not 1--we over tweaty-foar hours.
Hew was m0rtally wounded. Tae 5ail had broken
the bone ofthe upper arm and catered his side,
passing through his iUDg and oat aE his back
When first reached Winchester and entered
the ward two weeks after the battle the blood
and dirt had not been cleaned from his arm
aad hand nor had his face heen washed or his
hair corlbed. On hearing that be was worse
Immediately went to see him The old sar-
geou, whom met as the door, told me there
was no chance for Peter 20 live. adding: You
must not tell him~ was verv sOTry 90 re-
ceive such an order for wanted to know bis
feelings in view Of death. His bright black
eyes had an unnatural lastre that afternoon.
lie talked cheeriGiiy with me IS usual: said
he was doing finely, and eanfes me 90 writa
& lester for him, J then talked with him
aboat Christ and the Necessary preparation for
another world Finishing my conversation.
shook hands with him, So ing: u viii come
going there, he had been dead about an hour
When he knew he was dying he asked; Why
did You not tell me2" He was au orphan, and
long viii he be remembered oy those who took
care OF him.
In time. the hospital was moved from the lofe
to the Odd Fellows hall, where, in q mora
cOmmodiOus room, the sick improved much
fEster Miss Duncan, from Pittsburgh. Pa,
prepared thediet for the sick. and she cooked
/ everything just right; her services were inval-
liable.
I In the afternoon Of May q. the post surgeon
/ called and said Hiss Hal and I must 20 the
next day to StTasbDrg, sixteen miles farther
south, towards the front. 10 take care Of many
I who were there sick, and that an ambulance
would call for Us az ; O'Clock in the morning.
ITO Be eoniialseIT
The National tribune., 1884-02-14

Il is hard to believe that man was cured OF
2 Kidney disease after his body was swollen 10
big as a barrel and he had been given mp As in
curable and Law at deaths door. Vet such
cars was accomplished b. KidHey-WoFt IN ths
person of M. M Devereaux of Ion:a 3iich.,
who says AFTER thirteen Of the best doctors
in Detroit had given ME up. was cured by
Kidney-Wort- want every one to know wzas
q boon fk ia
The National tribune., 1884-02-14

A number Of veterans met at the house u
DR.. III. c. Thomson. at Waverly. Wis. on the
i2th nit, and organized the Veteran Union
Association of Wisconsin, with DR.. Thompson,
OF A. IL Howard Post No y, president; n
p Yanderhoof of William Evans Post 80. 3,
viee-president, and James Ii. Persons, Of 4. 81
eHoward Post, secretary
The National tribune., 1884-02-14

IL
Of age, and native of Poland before Russia biottet
that country from the map of Europe, was arrested
q iew days ago by the,town authorities of Freder
ick Md, and sentenced to thirty days imprison
ment for being tramp. This unfortunate maj
once belonged 10 the Polish nobility with the It'll.
of count; served under Napoleon on the BLOODY
fields Of Austerlitz and Leipsig, and in the dis
astrous retreat from Moscow, where 900 soldier
were frozen to death in single night He paTtiei
pated also in the unsuccessful attempt against thu
government of Prussia in l8iS and came to thi
country with Carl SehurZ in 1851. AT the age o
seventy. he volunteered in Pennsylvania regi
nent and served in the Federal army in our civi
war, under General Sigel.l
Lone. seated in the dim, gray light
Look ON him, through his prison bars
This veteran OF the long gone warsi
This man with honest battle scars!
Columbia weep, at such a sight!
Poor soldier of red Austerlitz.
OF Leipsig's 's stern and bloody frayl
OF A1oseow's bitter frozen wayl
So desolate hath come the day,
That in prison cell he sits!
This man that heard the thunder-sound
OF feannon that all Europe roclSedl
IN which all Europe's fate was locked!
Whose echoes all the nations shoekedl
Now left alone. No friend around!
He who his manhood's bosom barred
Near three score years and ten ago,
| To battles stern, relentless woe,
Whose comrades long have nioideTed low,
4 A common telons cell hath shared
And this old man, Is your reward?
| For this at three score years and ten,
| You served our country's cause and when
| fou needed heip we gave you then
Imprisonment? turnkey guard?
What charge is laid against thy door?
| Thy trembling hands with paisey numb,
Hath murder stain upon them come?
| Doth such crime pursue thee home?
No! Heaven only made thee poor
| Because of lucre thou hast not
| or what avail are all thy deeds?
| Who cares to know thy bitter needs?
/ While God is served by Mammons creeds
Thou mayest like a feon rot.
| Columbia. This is thine own son;
| His wrongs reproach thee for redress;
/ he came from far of lands 10 press
The National tribune., 1884-02-14
ETohe cnntl,,,,cd.l


In the Diamond Dyes more coloring is given
than IN any known dyes, and they give fistcT
and more brilliant colors. i0c at I'll druggists.
Wells Richardson 4 Co.. Burlington. VI. sam
pie Card, 81 colorss aud book Of directions FOR
&c stamp.
The National tribune., 1884-02-14

Annssl Reunion Of Hsxiran Veterans.
The Kentucky Mexican Veteran Association
viii hold its annual meeting IN Cynthiana-
Ky on the 22d inst.
The National tribune., 1884-02-14
Asst Adjutant-eeneral and ehisF Of Is s.
Assistants Acknowledgement

HEADQR's DEPARTMENT. OF TaE CUMBERLAND.
General Orders, No. so.
The general commanding HRding that the War
Department. objects to the organization Of the lighs
hattaliOn5 t-0m the rolls ci honor, contemplated
by paragraph I'd, General Orders, 40 10 eurrent
series, from these headquartcrs. directs;
That those whose names appear on the rolls OF
honor remain on duty with their respective COM
raands and that they be distinguished when on
military ,lGty by wearing red ribbon. tied N the
button-hoIe or attached 70 the coat over the len
breast.
The issue of iirs-class arms, provided for IA
General Orders No. 10. viii De Hlaae As seon -
practicable.
". GODDARD.
Official: Assistaat Adiatant-Gen
n TaRkIr, Assistant Afiiutafls-G Gssnerai.
The National tribune., 1884-02-14
THE HOUR TO WORK.

We have now to sustain our record Bright and
clear must il be kept Let us strive to retnin the
fdenee OF the veterans and make tiie study how
best TO serve them in our work for tho corning
years Soon the annual report of the adjntant-
general will record not how many gained during
on 10 report 10 the Commander of ALL Then viii we
work and let educate ourselves to the grand
work that will then fall upon u.s. The hour has
arrived ~hen womans duty and position demand
she shall know something of the work well as
pleasure Of life when her education is not finished
on leaving tie schoo-rooni. 1t is ours to advance
and broaden a i.sc wonderful gifts tha. have been
dormant waking the awakening; TO remember
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07
Great Discovery.

Nj. VIM. Thomas, Of Newton, Ia,
says: "My wife has been seriously
affected with a cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used
many remedies without relief, and
being. urged to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery, did SO, with most graft
fying results. The first bottle re-
lieyed her very much, and the second
bottle has absolutely cured her. She
has not had SO good health for thir-
ty years"
Trial bottles free at JAS. e. Blairs's
drug store. Large size $l.W.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07
Jefferson Items.

L W.-h
DR.. Pinaud and Rany Author, Jr
paid Yankton and Springfield {
visit last week. They remarked
that the roads were rather adhesive
Louis, son of L. Paradee, was
thrown from the back ola colt a few
days since, and the result was a dis
location of the right arm at the ell.
bow. DIR. Pinaud was called on.
and the dislocated part was replaced
About a week since, while Will
liam Conner was cutting cornstalks
with a machine for that purpose,
one. of his feet was caught by the
revolving knives. The result was
a large incision on the top of the
foot, lacerating it from the instep to
near the toes. At present he is get
ting along nicely.
A few weeks since, a little boy of
Ed. Derolleau was badly burned by
a kettle of boiling waiter which had
been placed on the floor for a few
MINUTES, but before it was removed,
the little fellow pulled the kettle
over and emptied it's contents on
the lower part of bis body and legs,
At present it Is slowly recovering.
Divine services we're conducted at
this place, on last Sunday, by
Father William KenIrealy, of Pos
ton, Mass. His Able, instructive
and soul-cheering address received
the appreciation of all those who
were present. We hope it will not
be his last visit. While with us on
last Monday, May 9Th, he had the
pleasure of tying a matrimonial
knot for Mr.. Felix NORM and Miss
Anna Bernard, both of near this
place. May their future life be one
Of prosperity and happiness.
A school term Of four months
opened at this place on April 7th.
During the past month % pupils
were enrolled in the advanced dep
nrttnent and 50 in the prinrssy dep
artment. In the advanced depart
ment, Mary Demers, Celina LaBrec-
che, Emily LaBreeche, Freeman
Author, Joseph Brouillette, Octave
Demers ard George Demers were
present each day. In the primary
department, Ida Bruillette, Cordelfa
Derolleau, Melvin Derolleau, Ernest
Brouillette, Charley 'Demers and
Joseph Waiter were present each
day.
]. A. CuPPETT,
CELINA LIMOGES,
~ a@r4 ssMs 49, Tn~nho~o
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
co-partnership heretofore existing
between 4. C. Suffer and r. e. Cor
don, in conducting a real estate, loan
and insurance business in Elk Point,
Dakota, under the firm name and
style of Suffer & Gordon, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, F. r.
Gordon retiring. E. c. Suffer as-,
sunles all the indebtedness Of the
former firm, and collects oil out
standing accounts.
Elk Point, OAK, March %, 1884.
e. C. Suffer-,
r. e. GORDON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07
Public Meeting.

There will be a public meeting of
the citizens of Union County at the
Court House in Elk Point, on Sat-
urday May 18th 1884 for the pur-
pose OF discussing the question, and
organizing an Agricultural Society
for the county and also take into
consideration the feasibility of hav-
ing a monthly Public Sale, for the
benefit Of those having property for
sale, and also those wishing to buy
property. All interested in this
are cordially invited to be present.
By MANY CITIZENS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07

REMovAL.-Wm. Slaughter Esq.
is to-day moving his butter house
from the old stand next door to
Walton's furniture store to the
building adjoining the Bank on the
west. This move is made for the
purpose of securing larg and more
commodious apartments, the fast
increasing business of Mr.. Slaughter
demanding the change. He has
fine quarters now and is prepared to
do an increased business, and de-
sires every one to note the change
and call in with their butter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07

The democratic voters of Union
county are requested TO meet In
mass convention at the court house
III Elk Point, at the hour Of 2 o'clock
p. M, on Saturday, May 10th. Tor
the purpose Of electing six delegates
to the territorial convention, which
meets at Pierre on May 14th, 1884,
tor the purpose Of selecting delegates
to the National Convention.
BY order Of committee.
JOHN r. WOoD, Chairman.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07

Mrs. N. Bigelow, determined to
keep up with the times has placed
an elegant new canvas awning in
front Of her establishment. which
adds much to its looks. Mrs Biglow
also keeps always on hand the very
freshest stock of candies, nuts, fruits
of all kinds, tobaccos, cigars and
every thing in the confectionery
line. She has just now stocked up
with the incest assortment Of
fresh candies in town. You will al
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07

Judge Kiplinger has put out poison
on the other side Of the slough west
OF his place for the purpose Of de-
stroying some coyotes that are troub.
ling his sheep. He desires this fact
to be made public. so that owners of
dogs can look a little out and keep
them away from that locality, as he
does not wish to poison any body's
dog.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-05-07
Bucklen,s Armica saIve.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. It is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Jas. 3. Blair.