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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
A RAILROAD OFFICE ROBBED.
The Safe OF the Paymaster OF the c. II. &
q. Il. II. Rifed OF $4,000.


q. Il. II. Rifed OF $4,000.
CHICAGO, March About o'clock last
Saturday afternoon Paymaster G. s. Bartlett,
of tho Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail-
road, left his Office for lunch without taking
the precaution to close the combination of the
large safe in which tho money for the pay
ment of the employees was deposited On
leaving the room he did so without awaiting
the return Of tho other attaches of the office,
who had also gone to lunch. Before his re-
turn the safe was robbed of all Its contents,
with the exception of some packages of nickels
and small change, the total amount taken,
as near as the company's official can
estimate, being $4,000. On tho facts
becoming known, and an investiga-
tion being instituted, Paymaster BARTLETT
was discharged from the service of the com
pany for negligence and the matter was
placed 10 the hands of detectives. An effort
was made to keep the affair quiet in the hope
that the detectives would be facilitated in
their work, but upon tho matter becoming
known, and in the belief that exaggerated
statements would be published concerning
the robbery, the officials showed q Willingness
that the exact facts should be furnished to
the public. The theory advanced by the
treasurer Of the company is that the robbery
was accomplished by q sneak thief. Two
doors lead into the cashiers Office from va
cant room, ono Of which was found ajar on
the paymaster's return. The paymaster's
room is located in the general Office Of the
company, on the second floor of the building,
and was constructed especially to guard
against intrusion or theft, but in this in
stance the most ordinary precautions appear
to have been ignored.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
THE PHILoMATHs
And Their Agreeable Entertainment at
MI. PIenannt Inst Might.

hts Elchbhht ifhsN NlButs
Union hall, at Mt. Pleasant, was packed to
the doors last night the occasion being a
dramatic entertainment and soiree given by
tho PhlomnthiC society of that suburb Al
though the roads leading TO the village were
In a very bad condition, a large number OF
people from tho city were in attendance and
thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. "The
Sleeping Car" laughabe farce by Haryells
was given in finished manner that afforded
eyiuonce Of the participants talent.
Tho cast was as follows Mrs. Roberts Miss
Agnes Brown; Aunt Mary, Miss Lille Throck-
morton; Mr.. Roberts, Mr.. Kendall; Willis
Campbell, Mr. Sturtevant: the Californian,
Mr.. Skinkle; tho Porter, Mr.. Phillips; the
Conductor, Mr.. Parmenter. Miss Agnes
brown, who sustained the leading role,
showed marked ability in the situations of
the play, and received hearty applause for her
efforts. The rather difficult role of Aunt
Mary was we'll rendered by Miss Lille
Throckmorton, while Mr.. Kendall and tho
rest of tho male cast were very good indeed.
Taking ii rs q whole, the performance was
very croditabe After tho play the
entertainment committee, consisting Of Misses
Agnes and Jennie Brown, Throckmorton,
and Shinkle, invited the guests to participate
in programme of twelve select dan ces and
the hour was late when the successful enter
tainment was brought to q close. Among
those present were Judge and Mrs. Husted
Miss Viola Merrill, of Boston A. p. Spencer,
Mr.. and Mrs Muller, Mrs w. H. Wetherbee,
Prof Maxwin, Maj. Paxton, Mr. J. S. Brown,
Miss Fannie Harris, Mrs. L. b. Phillips, Miss
Wscott, Mr. Tingle, the Misses Cowley, f. A.
Fouts Mr.. Herbert, Mrs. NJ. A. Witherbee,
Mr.. De Gwinn, and many others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

said. "This convention is adjourned to next
winter
A short executive session was afterward
held at tho Riggs house.
Most of tho ladies go to New York to-day
The New York delegates give reception to
the others at the Hoffman house this evening.
Many of them will attend the New York
state convention at Albany next week.
Mrs. Sowall, Of indianapolis was heard
complaining last night that she had been gen l.
orally called Miss" during this convention,
whereas in fact she had an excellent full
grown husband, aud wanted all the honor
able appellatons to which the possession of
him entitled her.
Speaking Of the resolution of thanks TO her
which the convention passed, Mrs. Spofford
said that she thought she was doing very
little for the reform in comparison with the
ladies who came thousands of miles to help il
along.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Le cercIe des Prec,eu.es Ridiculea

The meeting Of the Cercle des Precieuses
RidiculeS was held last evening in the rooms
of the Apollo club, 1425 New York avenue
A quartette was exquisitely rendered by
Misses Henningsen, Hamlin, Offley, and
Lesvitt. Mr.. Collin read q very amusing
article entitled "The Expectations" which
elected q great deal of applause and laughter.
"The Fishers Daughter" quartette, by
Misses Henninsen, Hamlin, Ofiey, and
Leavitt, was rendered with artistic skill, and
received with sppreciative applause. The
greater part of the evening was devoted to
the discussion of the arrangements for the
entertainment to be given by them Tuesday
evening next for the benefit of sufferers from
the late floods
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
MARKET PRICES TODAY.
What Washington People VIII Pay for
Saturdays breakfast and Dinner.

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Saturdays breakfast and Dinner.
REPUBLICAN reporters visited the Center
market last evening and ascertain that the
ruling prices this morning will be as follows
Irish potatoes, 80 to rs cents per bushel;
sweet potatoes, 40 to so cents per peck; apples,
so to rs cents per peck; kale, % to 30 cents
per peck; onions, 35 to 40 cents per
peck; cranberries, 20 cents per quart;
cabbage, 10 to % cents per head;
turnips, 20 cents per peck; squash, . to cents
per pound; asparagus, 30 cents per bunch;
tomatoes. scarce and high; no price given (;
oucumbers, $3.50 to S3 per dozen; lettuce to
10 cents per head; radishes, 8 cents per bunch;
oyster plants, 8 cents per bunch; roasts of beef
and choice cuts, 10 to 20 cents per pound; sir
loin, 15 to 20 cents per pound porter house
steaks, % cents per pound; round streak l2 to
10 cents per pound; mutton, 10 to 20 cents per
pound; spring lamb, 20 TO 25 cents per pound;
pork (freshl, Ia cents per pound; sausage, 12a
cents per pound; liver, 10 cents per pound (;
chickens (dressed), 10 cents to $1.50 per pair;
turkeys, 1S to % cents per pound ducks live
aud dressed), 81 to $1.50 per pair; geese, 20
cents per pound wild ducks, mallsrds, 81 to
Sl.27 per pair; redheads, $l.25 to Sl,75; can
vas backs, SO to 81; widgeons, 70 cents per
pair; squads, $3.50 to SO per dozen. t.-..
Perch, go cents per pound; herring
(fresh), so cents per dozen halibut, 10 cents
per pound fresh Goldfish, 121 cents per
pound shad mot Potomac), rs cents to ST.
each; rock, 20 cents per pound black bass,
20 to % cents per pound; smelt 20 cents; eggs,
25 cents per dozen; oranges (Florida) so to 60
cents per dozen oranges (Valencias) 1s to %
cents per dozen.
There was no small game in the market
owing to the strictness of the game laws
There was a good variety of fish, and the
prices rule low. h
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

A musical entertainment was given by
Miss Julia Maedel and her pupils at Sheldon'a
hall last evening. The programme consisted
of q number of beautiful solos and duets
which were well rendered. Among those who
participated in the entertainment were Misses
Bertha Lincoln. +. Heiberger Julia Maedel
Addie Nattans, Lulie Reiter, Minnie Graft
Lizzie Sprohs, Augusta Springsguth, Nina
aud Amy Reizenstein, Louisa Graf, Ida
Rupert, BERTHE Ridgway, Emily Frech
Edith Seufierle, Rose Dillon, Jessie Mauss
Felitha Bernhard; Masters Willie Buddecke
Carlo Fisher, aud Clarence Reizenstein. The
hall was well filled.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

Miss Clara Barton, president of the Ameri-
can Association of the Red Cross, who is per-
sonally experimenting the work of affording
relief to the food sufferers along the Ohio.
telegraphs that tho headquarters Of the Red
Cross association in the field have been re-
moved to Evansville, Ind, whore letters and
contributions should be addressed. She re-
ports widespread destruction in oil that
region, and says that the sufferings and losses
Of the people have been greatly increased by
snow and Ice.
In addition to tho money and supplies
which continue to arrive from the local Red
Gloss societies, Miss Barton reports the receipt
of purses from boatmen, miners, 1oggers, and
old soldiers, money being sent from the
most remote and unlooked-for quarters. The
relief work will continue for some weeks to
come.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
WELLS MAY. APPLE (LIvrRJ PILLS, lOc. and %


The annual report of tho mite society OF
Gorsuch M. H. church shows that the amount
on hand and collected during the year is
assist the trustees in erecting an iron fence
around the church. The following officers
were elected for tho ensuing year; Mr., ID. O.,
smithson, president; Mrs, Mary j. Mallory,
vice president; VIM. R, Hunt, secretary, and
Mrs. Fannie Seloy, treasurer. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

GALVESTON, March 7.--Thirty-five families
of Austrians and Italians were landed here
yesterday in destitute condition by the
steamship Harris, from Brazos Santiago.
Mexico by promises of land and assistance
from the Mexican government, which wore
not fulfilled, and state that they were com
PEELED to labor on railways and other works
for exceedingly meager wages. Tho Austrian
and Italian cOnsuls here will be applied tc
| for help,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
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Mrs. williamson Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Jane W. Williamson
took place at 4:30 yesterday afternoon from
her lato residence, 1900 N street, and was at
tended by numerous friends. Rev. Drs.
Childs aud Charles Nourse of the Presby-
terian church, ofiiciated. The pallbesrers
were the graudsons and nephews Of the de-
ceased. The Aoral offerings were beautiful,
especially the Gates Aiar." The funeral
was conducted by Mr.. j. +. Birch, and inter-
ment was had at Oak Hill cemetery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Newspaper Copyright BiIl.

The joint committee of the two houses on
the libary st their regular meeting yesterday
newspaper copyright bill. 1t seemed to be
the general impression with members of the
committee that, as the matter opened up a
new and important question, the fullest in
formation obtainable should be had, and with
this object in view leading journalists and
newspaper proprictors will be called upon to
give their views TO the committee at an early
day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Cruelty TO Animals.

A poor workhorse, with one Of his eyes
nearly forced out of its socket by large
tumor underneath that organ. was found by
Agent Key, of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty 10 Animals, yesterday. The ami.
NAL is the property Of q cOlored man named
James Smith. Smith being very poor man
tho society will have the horses eye taken
out at the newly established hospital by
Surgeon Bushman, Smith will not be prose
en- ted a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

Tha Travellers Insurance company, of
Hartford, Conn, has arranged with the Off
oial publishers Of the Bsrtholdi statue engrsv-
ing to have the compAnys contribution to the
fund take the shape Of special edition of the
engraving of the great French statue Of lib
erty for the press This secures for the
American committee the sum Of $1,000 over
the expenses of publishing the plate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

tinued, bonds being fixed at $500. Clay
attacked his wifo, Martha, and cut her head
with plate, inhioting dangerous wound.
She is now confined to tho Freodman's hos
pital.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
To p,v,a. the s,ou. reservation.

Senator Dawes reported to the senate yester-
day from the select committee appointed to
xamine into the condition Of the Sioux In
dams in Dakota an original bill to provide
for the division Of q portion of the reserva-
tion of tho Sioux Indians in that territory
into separate reservations. and to secure the
relinquishmont by tho Indians Of the title to
the remainder,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Th. Ind,ana Demoerats.

The Indiana democratic club of this city
has elected the following officers: Repre-
sentative Ward, president; Representative
Kleiner, vice president Mr.. o, o. Stealey,
secretary; House Postmaster Dalton, treasurer.
The following executive committee was So
lected Representative Wood, l.. +. Warder,
and A. McCinnis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Arguing the Motion TN Minors Case.

In hs court in general term yesterday the
mo ion in the case OF Frank Miner, the muir
derer, who was to have been executed yester-
day, but who was respited for two weeks was
heard. Mr.. II. J, Miller, the murderer's
counsel, made an extensive argument on the
manner in which the jury which heard the
case was completed and Of the qualifications
of the persons composing it. The argument
will be resumed Monday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Mining Land lTue Decision.

The secretary Of the interior has denied a
motion made by the protestants for rehear'
ing in the Maid Of Erin ease, involving the
title to the mine Of that name in the Lead
Vile district, Colorado. Tho original decision
wa s in favor of the Tabor interest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Gueatn OF the Infantry.

On the occasion of the Ascension day GALE
bration in this city Commapdery No. 2
Knights Templsr OF Richmond, Va, will be
the guests Of the Washington Light Infantry
corps,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

A hospital for sick and injured animals has
been established by the s, p. C. A. of the dis
trict in Wormley's stables. Mr.. Wormley has
kindly given the society the use of sixteen
stalls. Dr. Bushmap has been installed as
veterinary surgeon, and the institution will be
under the immediate charge of Agent Key.
----es -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

Two colored boys named John Matthews
and William Reed were arrested by Agent
Key, of the the s. ?. G. A., yesterday after
noon for overlooking their carts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
Henry clay in tho Police Court.

Henry Clay, cOlOred, was chatged in the
policr court yesterday with assault and bat
tory with intent to kill. The case was cop'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

No Christmas table should be without bottle
of Angostura Bitters, the world renowned appe.
tier OF exquisite favor. Ask for the genuine ar
ticle, manufactured by DR.. j. q. II. Siegert d Son.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
working a Sick Horse.

Ida Brown, colored, the owner of cart
horse was arrested by Agent King last eve
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08

IT is more economical - buy Durkee's Salad
Dressing than IL is to make a dressing. Besides
this, 1t Is made of better materials than you can
buy OF the stores. Everybody likes 1t. Try it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-08
DaatItute Immigrants.

"BvcHvPAlBA," Great Kidney aud Urinary Cur
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-02-16
Glasgow Items.

Some of the sporting fraturnity Of
Glasgow, having enjoyed several good fox
hunts, concluded to divide their sport
and have coon hunt. So one night last
week, five of the villagers with their dogs
repaired to woods some distance below
the village and soon struck trail. The
coon ran but short distance, when he
took refuge in tree. The boys came up
and were about to climb the tree, when,
to their establishment, gun was fired in
their midst. At this sudden change in
affairs, three of the five called on legs
for swift departure. The other two not
having such good chance of escape had
to stand their ground and to their sur
prise were confronted by three burly
brothers, by the name of MUIR, armed
with guns and pistols. What their inten-
tions where is yet MYSTERY. Though this
is the second offeuse, but not with the
same parties. 1t is said of the three VIII.
saw their coat tails, would have made
good card tables. The hunters had a CUR
with them but it was not loaded and per
haps it is best it was not.
Delaware Clark has at this early season
thirty-six hands.
Cooch Bros received two carloads O
machinery last week. The work of put
ting in was commenced on Monday. tn
mill has been run day and night the pas
few weeks to its utmost capacity.
A COW belonging to the estate of Il
late Francis G. Q. Brooks near Townsen,
, DEL, sold on the 31st, for $3.50. Three ,
her offspring sold for $120. This cow Ii,
5 made sixteen pounds of butter in sew,
days.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-02-16

This beautiful cantata was performed
on Wednesday evening last, in Odd Eel
lows Hall, at Elkton. The night was
very disagreoable but the large hall was
crowded to its usmost capacity. The per-
formance was very fiattering to the per-
formers. There was neither baulk or
blunder, and the play, all the way
through, could not have been better rem
dsred. The beautiful Queen" won ap-
plaudits by her fine acting. There
are also several others who deserve the
highest encomium. The play was to have
been continued two nights, but as the
"Queen" was suffering from severe
cold, the cantata has been postponed until
Monday night. We say to those who
have not seen the rendition of Esther,
ought not fail to witness it. 1t is some
thing grand in its way, and the amateurs
are perfect Don't forget the day, next
Monday, February 18th.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-02-16
REST.

Restl Rest! how soothing is the very
world
What gr.teful scenes does its sweet
sound affordl
IT'S like celestial music's accents clear,
After storm, to the delighted ear;
Or like the sky unclouded and serene,
Which in tranquility is sometimes seen
After the thunder's noise has pass'd
away,
And flashes of the lighting oeas'd to
play.
Restl it reminds us of those plaintive
strains,
Which from tn Eolian harp the soft
breeze gains;
Whose tones strike soothingly upon the
Speak tranquil peace the drosping spirits
cheer;
Or Of those summer evenings calm and
still,
not the heavens alone our bosoms
When fill
With calmness, but the earth beneath
our feet
Seems with serenity our hearts to greet;
And to impart sympathetic rest
To minds by no corroding care opprest.
Rest! it reminds us of the tranquil ease
Experienced beneath tn empowering
trees.
Under whose shade the traveller may
repose,
When wsaried by the heat the sun at
MONDAY throws.
But these calm scenes of sweet terrestrial
rest,
| So soothing to the agitatsd breast,
Are evanescent, and are quickly past
And soon destroyed by troubles fiery
| blast:
Not so the rest preserved in Heaven above
For them who serve the Lord in fear anc
| love;
| That will remain the same through end
| less years,
Unclouded by Affections bitter tears
In Heaven, Gods people shall be void o
woe,
And rest serene, unbroken, endless
know;
Trouble and grief, of rest the deadly foes
Shall then no more disturb their ealn
repose;
! hey, led onward to each pur
And tdelight,
Shall live in happiness forever bright
| g.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-02-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SPLENDID CHANCE
FOR
HOTEL INVESTMENT.
THE DEER PARK HOTEL will be of
feled at Public Sale, in the town of
Newark. Del ON
MONDAY, MARCH 10th, 1884.

The Deer Park Hotel is substantial
brick building, containing AZ rooms, three
stories in height, with double porch. The
ceilings are all of good height, and an
open Newell Staircase from the ground
floor to the fourth story. This house has
frontage of 10 feet, and is 3S or 40 feet
deep, having annexed wing 60 feet.
The basement contains an excellent room
for pool or billiard table. 1t is one of the
very best located hotels in the State, being
one mile distant from the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad sta
ton, at which IA trains stop daily. The
hotel stands on corner lot at the inter-
section of four roads, which run east,
west, north and south. THERE'S lot adj
joining the house, 112 feet front and run
ming back to the B. & o. r. R.. which
will also sell on the same day. The new
railroad crosses the lot, and depot will
be located at this point which will make
it the more valuable. After having sue
cessfnlly conducted the hotel business at
this stand for the past ten years, regret
very much to now relinquish the bust
ness, but failing eyesight compels me.
JOHN E. LEWIS, Prop.
T. j. SCOTT, Auct.
Feb. lets
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-02-16
G0BBLER HEIGHTS.


Near Newark, Feb. 1884.
at is better to BIO born rich than lucky,
because you are comfortably fixed and
care nothing for luck" SO saysth vol. II.
chap. 23. Boggs on wisdom. A wise re-
mark. "a bird in the hand is worth too
in the bush" Pshaw Let me dive into
ths.realities of existence. The Heights
is enjoying good health, DR.. Beeswax
declares business could be great deal
better. Deacon Potash is thankful for the
longevity of the people of this beautiful
spot. Altogether, the town is serenely
happy, and everything is working along
tremendously and in sort of come-kiss-
your neighbor way.
st. Valentines day brought to the post
office over hundred valentines. The
majority was ,'comic." was the reoipi-
emit of several, and am pretty sure Jso-
viana Q. Psaniel sent me at least three.
The next time he is summoned before
this court he will go to Now Castle.
Already I have let him off four times, but
"woe unto him that falleth in the way of
the wrathful, for vengeance is theirs"
To send me, Judge,-a justice of the
peace-a valentine, is crying outrage,
and the people are up in arms over the
matter. They would have invaded the
house of one, in Sparraw Roost, if had
not addressed them in terms of peace
This was narrow escape for the mayor
of Sparrow Roost from the law, accord
ing to Judge Lynch.
The tariff question is discussed at Jos
eph Lanes store. Lane made speech {
few evenings ago. He said that "thii
grand and glorious union must and shall
be preserved. Applause from the boy
on the counter and soap boxes.l VI
must keep the the ''furriners" out. TIT
Chinese must go; let the rascals 60 too
anywhere, nowhere. Tremendous ap
plause. Look at your homes, scene o
bliss and ease. You want no freeman
or protection-m in this country. lie
the dogs in the yard go and chase then
off. Paralyzs them and ship them OF t,
India. [Uproarous APPLAUSE Let u
alone. Our great-grand fathers AM
mothers care nothing for this free-trade o
protection. Live and let live is my motto
Widest kind of yelling, "go-on."l !
man may get bilious, suffer with his liver
his gall may give out, rheumatism ma,
attack him, book agents use him up 70
a week, the life insurance man take
turn at him, and yet, am proud to say h
can stand all these attacks. 1.-THE crow,
groans.l This fres-trade will kill man,
thousand and protection will bury them
But, sir" A lady customer came in
and Lane closed his argument. This
undoubtedly lively place. But suffer
at times with sort of rhumatic-b billion
fever, that shakes man up worse thai
having his mother-in-law to fall afoul O
him, and give him few of her playful
shakes; look at him fiercely and shake
him again. By this time he are ready t
to be carried to bed.
Au Revoir, Jos HUA PILKINs, Squire.