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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
A FIGHT FOR a STORE.
Peculiar Methods ianpInyod 20 Drive
Out "A Tenacious Tenant.


Out "A Tenacious Tenant.
Two policemen stood on the pavement in
front of Mr.. Frank Manning's drug store,
corner of Fifth and East Capitol streets,
about noon yesterday. They peored eagerly
in the door ut short intervals and seemed to
approhend some difficulty. An excited
female and several mon were in the store
gesticulating and arguing. A crowd of curl
Gus spectators stood around the curb, each of
Thorn wearing look Of wondormont
as though they expected torri-
bio dynamite bomb to explode
every moment. A REPUBLICAN reporter
made some inquiries about the affair Of Mr..
Manning, the keeper Of the drug store, who
said This is an outrage. | am tho owner
of this stock of drugs and medicines, and
Mrs Scala, wife of the former proprietor and
the present owner of the building assisted
by a man named Baker, arc trying TO turn
mo out without legal notice or anything elso
Last night Mrs. Scala locked and bolted tho
store doors aud windows, and whom camo
to open the establishment this morning l
could not get in. Tho only thing left
for mo to do was to force an
entrance. which / did. Latcr in
the day young man came in and wanted mo
to yet out aud give him possession. refused
and he posted sigus on the doors and windows
announcing tho store for rent and tho
uAturcS Tor SAFE. promptly TOTO theso
Objectionable placards down. Tho young
| man, who claimed to be Mrs Scalas agent,
then went away butroturned In an hour armed
with magistrates warrant for my arrest on
the charge Of house Notwithstanding into
my own store. lie wanted to place me Under
arrest. l dehed him to lay the weight of his
hands on mo. The warrant was afterward
served by policeman. / went to the police
court, and tho arrest and charge
were so thin and outrageous that
the judge took my personal bonds TO appear
next Wednesday for trial. Personal bonds
for HOUSEKEEPING charge indicate tho
nature of tho whole thing. While l was
absent at tho police court Mrs. Scala and a
lawyer entered the store and claimed possess
sion. Dly trusty clork however, was on
hand. and said with emphasis, No you don't;
Pm in charge until Mr.. Manning return 1t
appears that Baker has bought the property
and wants to GUST mo without minutes
notice. To that end one of the parties has
charged me with criminal offense, SO that
they could use the police as tools / am still
here" concluded the young man, 'and am
going to stay"
Mr. Manning is young man. and is gener-
ally respected aud liked in East Washington.
His friends including many business aud
professional men, are indignant at the treat
ment he has received, and promise to support
him in suits for damages. In the meantime
East Washington is worked up over the af-
fair, and the indications are that tho air will
BIO full Of music.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
The Library BiIi-PetItion FOR the Re
moval of railroad Tracks.

The Library BIi-Petition FOR the Re
mOval OF railroad Tracks.
This will be district day in congress, and
Chairman Barbour stated last evening that
several measures of Importance would proba-
bly, BIO considered by tho house. 1t is the
general opinion of members that the library
bill will come up for consideration before
many moro district days" go by. There
will probably be fight over tho measure,
which will be brought about by members
who favor less expensive plan. A large
number Of printed memorials from tho
citizens of tho city of Washington"
have been received by both district
committees. They pray tho removal of tho
steam railroad tracks from their present To-
cations in streets and avenues Of the city, and
ask speedy action on tho Morrill, bill, which
defines tho routes of said roads within the
city. The memorials contain the pream bles
and resolutions adopted at citizens mass
meeting in South Washington on the night
of April %, 1884. A petition was received
in tho senate from Daniel Rlttenhouse and
twenty-six other citizens Of Washington
asking that the Metropolitan Street Railroad
company be compelled to remove their stables
to one end or the other of their road. The
attention of the senate district committed
was called to tho letters of Prof. Baird and
others in reference to the evil effects of gas
tar in the Potomac on the fishes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
a VERY BAD SMALL BOY,
And the Wicked Confitlcnces GamoSVVh
He Played on Senator. Colq,Sftt.

And the Wicked Confltioncos GamoSyV htch
He Played on sonatorsColq,sftt.
Senator Colquitt came slowly down tho
steps of the capitol last Friday carrying o
bundle of papers and on umbrella. At {th q
foot of tho steps small boy wnsNoaxing o
few tears from his eyes with his knocki6
and yelling ut the same time. Senator Col
quit saw the boy and inquired the cause Of
his distress.
Lost ten cents" said the urchin, suppli-
menting his statement with yell.
we'll, there, then don't cry, little boy.
Was tho ten cents yours" said the senator,
patting the boys head.
"Nup, twas mothers, an she sent me for
broad, !" answered the boy holding tear on
tho back of his hand for inspection.
"Well, here's 10 cents for you" and the
senator gave tho lad bright, new dime, with
some good advice.
The boy went down tho steps ut rapid
pace, and the senator followed, more leis-
urely. When he had gone q couple of blocks
up the avenue he was surprised to discover
tho boy who had lost the 10 cents and
another boy seated on the curbstono smoking
cigarettes.
"Who was the bloke who guy yes tho dime,
Willie" asked the second boy, as the senator
stopped.
''Oh it was guy as slings the gaG about
|. temperance, l got on to him at our church
last Sunday. oh, but he's daisy"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
LANGsToN IN COURT.
First Day OF tho Trial Exhausted In Par
italy Selecting n Jury.

First Day OF tho Trial Exhausted In Par
italy Selecting n Jury.
There was large attendance of spectators
ut the opening of the criminal court, Justice
Macarthur presiding, yesterday morning to
witness the trial of Frank Langston, in
dicted for the murder of James Spencer on
the night of the 4th of last March. Messrs.
A. G.. Riddle and Harry e. Davis, counsel for
the accused, and Prof. John NJ Langston, the
father, entered the chamber before 10 o'clock,
and being soon Joined by tho prisoner at the
counsels' table, o consultation ensued.
District Attorney Worthington and Assist
ant Attorney Coyle were also in court ahead
Of time, but the judge was twenty minutes
late in coming upon the bonch. lie
stated that Judge Wylie was en-
term and could not be relieved OF present,
and had desired that he Judge MacArthur)
would continue to hold the criminal court.
He then asked what business there was for
the court, and the government called the
case of Langston. Both sides announced
their readiness to proceed. aud the securing
of jury was entered upon. The action of
the counsel for the defendant while selecting
a panel to present to the government, and
with which tho former would be content
indicated their desire to obtain jury from
the regular panel, and to proceed to trial
without delay. They accepted several men
who had expressed opinions, but who stated
they could DO enlightened by testimony.
When the panel of twenty-six had been
| exhausted the following eleven mon had been
seated in tho box by the defcnse: Messrs. l ).
Lemy Mason, colored; Eugene p. Minor, col
ored; Lewis II. McDade, white; w. II. Bell
colored L. A. Shuster, white; Riley c. ONO.
hundro, white; Benjamin F q. Morsell, white;
Charles Graf, white; John Il. Mansfield
| white, and John w. II, Queen, colored
| During tho progress of the examination the
defense, among others, challenged Adolpl
Miller, and whom the list ran out, and to fill
the box they withdrew tho challenge to Mr.
Miller. and asked that no DO sent for Thi
was DONE but he could not be found.
| Mr.. Riddle then asked that the govern
mont be called upon to state whether or not
it intended to challenge any of tho ole yer
men already in the box. District Attorney
| Worthington declined to do anything OF that
kind, and thought the best course to pursue
was to draw thirty names from the box and
direct tho marshal to have the veniro in
court in tho morning.
| Mr. Riddle did not gee tho necessity o
| wasting SO much time Ho was willing u
wait and complete the jury that afternoon
! The judge ordered the thirty names draw
and adjourned the court until this morning
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
MIR. BEDFORD IS MISTAKEN.


With all due regard for the opinion of the
Hon. Mr.. Bedford, must say he has sadly
neglected to inform himself as TO tho law
governing tho examination of aspirants for
naval honor, especially whom he says boy
from Colorado Tor any state) was ever re-
jectod on account of failing to parse ono par
ticular phrase. Mr.. Bedford also soys that
no ono can get appointed to the naval academy
unless he Is the son of naval officer. IL
she honorable gentleman will take tho trouble
10 examine tho naval register for the past
! ten years no will find that the political ap-
fpointments are ahead sof the naval appoint
menos by a grand majority, the appointment
\ OF officers sons being the exception.
There is no doubt that the standard at
both West Point and Annapolis is entirely
too high, and that If at tho latter institution
more attention was given to navigation and
practical seamanship, we should have much
moro thorough class of seaman. Mr.. Belford's
speech reminds mo of a certain former score
tary ,of our navy, who, upon his first visit
to ono of our men-of-waT, cast his.cye down
tho main hatch and exclaimed, "MysGod, she
is hollowl" d. L. Z.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 90, 1884.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.

Treasury DEPARTMENT May 10. 1884.
Sealed proposals for fnrnshing Stationery for tho
fiscal year ending June30 1885, Will be received at
this Department until the 18th DAY OF JUNE,
1854 nt IL o. clock m.i ..
blank iormsfb bidding will be furnished upon APP
pllcation.
The bids will be considered and accepted or rejected
item by Item; and this advertisement and the pro-
posal, so far MS accepted by the Secretary of the
Treasury, and the bond accompanying the same,
shall constitute the contract between the. Govern
ment and the bidder or bidders, and no further
tract VIII be executed.
The articles contracted for must be furnished fro
time TO time during the year, In quantities pursuAno
TO orders from the Department. The entire quantt-
ties Will, however be called for during the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
firm making II, and be accompanied by bond with.
sufficient suretios In the sum Oftwo thousand dollars
e2,O0O) approved by United States officer of the
a form 10 be furnished by the Department. condi-
toned for furnishing such portions of the articles
may forwarded under It, and the performance Of the
contract
Proposals unaccompaned by such bond will not be
considered, and contracts Will be awarded only TO
established manufacturers OF, or dealers In, tho
articles.
Proposals to be addressed TO the undersigned, and
marked proposals for stationery"
Deliveries must be freo OF charge Mt the Treasury
Department Washington, D. O., and Will be subject
to Inspection by an expert detailed for the purpose
by the Secretary of the Treasury and the delivery of
an Interior article Will be deemed sufficient cause to
anmul the contract, at the option Of the Secretary
The department reserves the right to waive defects
md reject any all bids.
No award Will he made until Congress shall make
CHAS. j. TOLGER,
myl3-m4t Secretary of the Treasury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
LETTERS no THE EDITOR.



TO Che Editor.
II is not unknown, to. your readers that an
effort is being madoin the south, with north
ern assistance, TO supply.a homo" for dis
abled confederate soldiers similar 20 those pro.
vided by our government for helpless soldiers
Of the union volunteer army. Give me space
for the'suggestion that Decoration day, the
30th, will DO most fitting time for united
action on tho subject by department employees
in this city. The 6,oO0 or 1000 Of them
could, with little sacrifice on the part of any
one, aid tho project materially. Will not the
1900 pension Office employees put the sugges-
ton in material form2 They, with the one
legged commissioner, at their head, could
most appropriately do SO.
l believe the "home" project is In good
hands at the SOUTH and that every dollar
contributed will be judiciously expended,
and in this matter speak with some knowl-
edge. Tho undersigned was union vol
unteer, and is q pensionor, and has no
sympathy whatever with secession, rebellion.
or any other form In which disunion ideas
can be put, but heartily believes in aiding
the enterprise in question. His dollar or two
dollars, or moro. will be ready whenever any
Office or bureau force adopts this suggestion.
NEW ENGLAND.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
sn,tinI Mptit.s.

,o1ss.s WoMANs CHRitrIAN TBMPERAINcE
eYsP Union he call toI prayer by th9 ~, w "a a
y u Will be obseTyed bt thg WORKERS wv To
DAY TUESDAY at I3Ol y. N. STRANGERS Cot,
daily invited Executive 'committce meeting ~
y. m. Members please tale notice. ------lS---
80, "TuE MAN IN a TREE" WILL 10.
abAB Gao In hle new res enee next week ang o1ttf
at public sale, on reasonable terms, - AIRY Ihsuie
hotter Enown aa ''The House In a Tree t0sethet
with the lot gu which II is erected. Also one or
more lots in the immediate vicinity. a.,
HhD lots are part of the E9n estate, Whlcn nounus
MI Pleasant south, one squarewcst rom tourteelIu
street and northwest of the Columbian college prop
dty. ,,,.,.-.,
Undoubtedly this Ia the choicest aud healthiest To-
cation for private residence Within the DBulet mn
It's aud unsurpassed for safe money investments
with ncCuuulHtive end quick profits. ,.,-.
II hts the great ADVANTAGE of hlgh clcNhJlOll,
charming grove of large oak trees, and ony square
from Fourteenth street horse cars. 1900. . =,
o,ciocl, N IN 1t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
No vnluubIes I'm I.evis,s SAFE.

An order to open tho safe Of George II.
Lewis, the missing oil broker, was obtained
yesterday. Marshal McMichael secured tho
key and opened the safe in the presence Of n
number Of witnesses Tho work OF making
an inventory of its contents occupied nearly
two hours. number of books and some
papers belonging to various corporations in
which Lewis was interested wero found. 4
lump Of silver bearing the name Of "Francis
Ramsley" was also in the safe, A few check
books, but nothing relating to the oil syndi-
cate, were found, and tin box, said to contain
valuable securities, was not unoarthod up to
with his watch chain when asked If Lows
had been heard from. mo" no said, smiling
dismally,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Balance in treasury ...................S23 4 %
The colporteur reports 23ty days service in
the month; $6.44 received in donations; SAL. %
from sales 1,40l families visited; 131 families
found destitute; SO families and ~ destitute
individuals supplied; pol books sold, and GA
books given. A grant of 100 Testaments for
use at the city Jail was made to the Young
Mems Christian association, aud 6 Testaments
to Pleasant Plains African Baptist church.
OF the absentees, the president IL a member OF
the general assembly at Vicksburg and two
of the directors are members of tho general
assembly at Saratoga.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

John Kelser, the man who was cut by
Robert McGee while attempting, as Nc
Gee says, to rob him on Saturday night, was
still in precarious condition yesterday.
He gave different version of the affair from
that given by McGee. He states that he and
McGee were with two women and had a
quarrel in drug store which was renewed
after the women left them and that MCGEE
cut both Kelser and himself. The druggist
in whose store the quarrel began corroborates
K esers story as to their being together.
McGee was resting easily yesterday and it ia
expected will soon be out.
PURE Virginia claret only 81 per gallon. John
II Magruder lil7 New York avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Passenger Agent, Southeastern Distr
They Want to be lawyers.

Reference to the examining committee was
made yesterday of tho applications of the
following students for admission to the bar
of this district: w. MacNeill Fairfax, Chris.
j. Hedrick, Il. p. Hanna, Otto Gresham, Geo
II. Rollins, A. w. Williams, d. L. Fox, b. =
Peters, J. B. Diver, Il. f. Waite, NJ. r. Sulli
van, Il. r. Shellabarger, c. b. Randall, J. Q
Rathbone, II. Neagke, A. G. Du Bots, ". y
Greene George D. Hedian, ]. NJ. Israel, w
NJ. Lytlo, j. A. Maedel, L. A. Main, and NJ
H. MuhlemRn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
ny27-tuE:
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF, NUT
TON, &c,
orr1cr PURCHASING AND

DEPOT CoMMISsAnY or SUBSISTENCE,
WhsHLNoroN, ID. C., May 30, 1884.
Sealed Proposals. in trplchte Addressed TO the un.
detsgned, Will be received OF thls office, until IL
wSSiISSI Noon on ~, An June IL lSS4 10
enc9 ofbiddnrs Tor furnishing irom the contractors
stal che Fresh Bcof required by tho Subsistence Do.
partnont United STAKES Army, ut this depot, for
issue 10 troops, 90, during the nscal year commenc-
Ing July l, 1854
Separate proposals viii also be received for frnish-
Ing nom the contractors stall during the sameperlod
such choice cuts Of Fresh Beef Mutton, and Cornad
Beef US nlhy DO required for sales 10 oficera
all proposals.
Information as TO conditions quality Of Beef. pay
ment, &C., can be obtained by apploatlon TO
w. IL NASH,
my27-3t CAPTAIN and q =, a. s. A.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
MUSIC ON TIE WATER.
Tho People Who Struggle with Opera on
Potomac Ferry Boats.

Tho People Who Struggle with Opera on
Potomac Ferry Boats.
Tho man had violin and a pale. sickly-
looking woman was armed with q guitar, and
as they stood on tho upper deck of Potomac
ferry boat she was warbling an DIR from
"Trovatore." After they had completed the
song and struggled through an interlude,"
as the man called 1t, while tho woman was
passing around an old hat, q REPUBLICAN
reporter talked with the man.
How much do you make day on the
boats2"
1--WE wuz left zare, me tink, call 20 cap
tain" said the man, as he drew q piece of
resin across his bow.
"What is your reportoire?"
EFT ez or lie. Garbaldi was dead, o wuz. ct
ez or lie."
The reporter explained what he meant, and
after the native had been soothed, ho said,
"oh, 20 pieces we play. Everything from
popera."
How much money have you made to-
dayP" asked the reporter, as the woman re-
turned and stood by the mans side.
eve makes some four tollar and sixty-tree
cent to-day" he responded, ~ he and the
woman counted up their gains.
As the reporter was leaving the boat he
heard mans voice say, cts been daisy
day, Mollie, aint't it?'
"You bet your sweet life," replied femi-
nine voice.
The musicians were congratulsting each
other.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

the month of May ending on the.21st instant.
Tho bill Of particulars shows the loss and
gain in dealings in wheat, oats, and corn
during that period, and bringsthe defendant
short the amount claimed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

FOR STATIONERY.
-, PosToFricE DErAnTMENr.

WAsHINoIoS, u. G., May 2, 1884
Sealed proposals will be received at this depart
ment untl ~ o'clock M, on THURSDAY, JUNE o,
1854, for furnishing stationery for the Of hrpt
1854.
Blank forms of proposals. showing the items and
estimated quantities required, together with circular
relating thereto will be furnished on application TO
this department
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assist
ant Postmaster General and Endorsed Proposals for
stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right ito
rejectany or all bids.
W. O. GRESHAM,
my5-m&th4w Postmaster General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
LouirllIo VS.. warrington. 4.so to-day.


Messrs Chandler and lIunton, as attorneys
for Brown, Chandler & Co., Of Chicago, yes
torday entered suit against Robert Bruce,
broker, TO recover 81, 100 claimed to DO bal.
auco due thou ON the monthly statementfor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Remarkable Cure OF sprained Back and
Weak Spine.

Weak Spine.
No 1876 FIFTH AVENUE, New YORK, April
"a, 1S5i-Some years ago in lifting heavy
weight something broke in the small of my
back, and 1 was confined to my bed for over
three months. 1 could not sit up without
intense pain, and the lower part of my body
was cold and numb. The first physician used
liniments, capsicum, and much rubbing; the
second tried electricity; the third burned mo
with hot iron; the fourth tried a capcine
plaster then in succession capccine and
and strengthening plasters; but all in vain.
At the end of three months l was no better;
| could not sit up or walk. In despair
discharged my doctors, and for some weeks
did nothing. Then l saw the case Of Mrs.
| Hammel, of Rockaway Beach, cured of u
weak spine by Allcock's plasters, and l
| bought three; one l applied at the small of
the back, and the other two above. l noticed
nothing the first day; the second considerable
| itching was felt all along the spine and tho
more itching the better | felt. The third day
the legs were less numb. The fourth day
considerable perspiraton appeared under the
plasters, SO they were taken of, the spine
well rubbed, and in four hours three fresh
Allcock's plasters were put on. Next morn
ing tho itching began again, and new life APP
peared to flow in my veins. These plastcrs l
kept on nearly week, They were then re-
moved. l was well rubbed, and waited
twenty-four hours before putting on fresh
Allcock's plasters. After this began to sit
up in bed little. Goodness and numbnes5
were gone. Every day was stronger, better,
and more hopeful. The plastors appeared to
act ON the brain through the spine, and filled
mo with nervous force. | changed the plas-
tors every four days. In one month after
using AllcocSs plasters l got up aud walked
II little. III six weeks felt almost we'll, and
resumed business, but wore tho plasters for
some months. Whenever / catch cold now it
appears TO settle on the weak spot and lays
me up for day or 50, but a couple OF ALI
cocks plasters, SO soothing and penetrating,
quickly cure me. | must say here believe
these plasters are tho best external remedy
ever discovered. How much suffering would
have been saved if | had only got hold Of
them first | have told my story out OF
gratitude aud that suffering humanity may
profit by my experience. l shall be happy TO
answer any written or personal inquiries in
relation TO my wonderful cure of which
have written a very brief outline.
HENRY KING,
Manager Seaside Sanitarium.
When purchasing Allcock's Porous Plastors
do not fail to sec that tho registered trad
! mark stamp is on each plaster, Us mono are
| genuine without it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

THT Rowland Dental Association, No. oil Four.
pnd-n.hNlf street northwest, thrCc doors north OF
Pennsylvania avenue do all Kinds of Dental Work.
All work warranted ilrst class Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 10000 persons Fine gold and
umulgam Filings inserted In the best manner.