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National Republican., 1884-04-12
New Buildings.

Building permits were issued yesterday to
D. B. Clark to make repairs at AT Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, to cost $1,000; N.
A nderson, to build one brick stable in alley,
between l and X and Fifteenth and Six
teenth streets northwest, to cost s., 500; E.
X. Shoemaker, to build one brick dwelling
and store, corner Twentieth and NJ streets
northwest. to cost $500; VIM. Woody, to
make repairs on Canal road near Chain
BRIDGE to cost $2OO BENJAMIN Wilson, to
make repairs on North Carolina avenue,
between Tenth and Eleventh streets north
east, to cost $500; Dsnenhower & Son, to
build ton brick dwellings on X street, be-
tween North Capitol and First streets north
east, to cost $4,000; J. A. Porter, to build
two brick buildings, corner Twenty first
street and Hillyer avenue northwest, to cost
S1G 0O0
National Republican., 1884-04-12
PERSONAL.

Mrs, Mills, the contralto will sing at the Metro.
politan church on Easter Sunday.
Rev, Thomas l., Poulson. late Of this city, and
ut present pastor Of Emory Methodist EpisCo pal
church, baltimore, Nd, Is in the city for a few
days.
Rev. Dr. Rankin, OF this city, is delegate OF
TO the Methodist General conference in Philadel-
phla, next May.
Thomas u, Barker, secretary United Kingdom
Alliance, Manchester, England; VIM. Hoyle, IN
huntey Booth, LiyerpoOli ana Mr. b. Walker
southport, England; are In the city for few days
and Will remain at the 81, James
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Band OF Mercy Pound Party.

A very pleasant and very natural feature
of the entertainment given last evening by
the Mccormick Band of Mercy at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Simonds, on l street southeast,
was tho pound of benevolence in the form OF
something good for food brought by each
little member for a poor woman in the neigh
borhood. Several melodies were sung from
Manual and Melodies" compiled for bands
of mercy by Mr.. Russell, and the usual num-
ber of readings and recitations were had.
Among those who took part were Raymond
Adams, Willie Folks, Frank Awkward, Harry
Mockalee, Mary Davis. Emma Boswell,
Elinor Simonds, Yulee Thompson, and Bel
Simonds.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

The commissioners have made an inspection
of the public square opposite the Baltimore
and Potomac railway depot, with view
to considering its adaptability as depot site
for the Baltimore and Ohio company. They
will probably recommend that the square be
used as a site for the passenger depot of the
latter company.
The senate committee having this matter
in charge met yesterday morning, and after
briefly considering the subject adjourned
until next week, whom the commissioners
will be heard and their views discussed.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
A New Way of Shutting or Competition.

A large colored man engaged in smashing
about 100 sewing machines into fragments
with heavy sledge hammer attracted great
crowd near the corner of Ninth and d streets
yesterday afternoon. The machines were
arranged along in an alleyway. Some of
them appeared to be nearly new. The new
ones shared the fate Of the old ones. Three
or four powerful blows, and every part
would fly into tiny bits. Nearly oil
of the machines were in good running
order. A REPUBLICAN, reporter inquired
why the valuable articles of household
utility were being so ruthlessly destroyed.
He was informed that they were made by
opposition mpanies-Howe, Wheeler q
Wilson, Domestic, &c. The purpose was to
get them out of circulation to make room for
"our machines" Also keep them away from
the 'jayhawkers" who buy secondhand
machines, make the necessary repairs, and
then sell them. The reporter was told that
one day last week 1900 machines were
smashed in pieces.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Theatre Comique.

The glove contest at the Comique between
Sam Johnston, the late opponent of Jimmy
Kelley, and George Phillips, who is also a
noted boxer, will take place at tho Comique
tonight. Go early and avoid tho crowd, as
Johnston has been tried and found to be q
good one, and Phillips's friends arc enthusi-
astic over him, claiming him to be the better
man. Reserved seats can be procured at the
box office any time to-day, and you had bet
ter procure one, as on this occasion Col
Snelbaker has resolved TO sell no more seats
than will actually accommodate the crowd
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Letter From Gen. Grant.

As will be seen from the subioined letter Of
Gen. Grant, he has improved very much in
health under the treatment of Prof. Nissen: :
PROF HARTvIG NIssEN--Sir: As am about leaving
the city ior my home in New York II Is due TO you
that should say that feel that have received
movement cure. Although yet on crutches. i feel
that it is largely due to the changeable and bad
weatherNf the last five weeks, which has sub
iecled me Nto constant attacks Of rheumatism in
the injured part of my leg. Otherwise l feel that
/ would have been now Off my crutches and walk
$50 "~'-- GpAST
National Republican., 1884-04-12
wnI nnvs 10 Pnx Lieenss.

A delegation of dry goods merchants called
on the commissioners yesterday and protested
against outside persons being allowed to come
here and do business without a license. The
commissioners informed the deleRatloh thaG
such persons would have to pay the license Of
commercial agents.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Asking for street Improvements.

Citizens have sent II petition to the com
missioners, requesting the improvement of
Market street, between Bridge and Water
stree s, by grading repairing curbing, and
making bridge across the canal OF suihcient
strength for the passage of citizens, vehicles,
and horses, provided their tax for such i'm
provement shall not exceed 10 cents per front
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Spring Goods.

Very hne handmade shoes for ladies and gen.
tlemen, for spring and summer wear IN great
variety of styles made TO our own order from lhe
finest imported stock ,,
Also, a very large stock of medium grade goods,
of choice styles always in store at H. b. GarrelS,
No. 900 Seventh street, corner oI l.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

Bassi-Nfcgsrs s. A. Kennedy, +. Mouro. +. Mor.
Ger, r. ID. Hopkins, G, d. Rhodes and w. Whiting.
Organist and director OF the music-Mr. l. B. Tip.
Ton
National Republican., 1884-04-12

The New Photo Art company, 9O5 Pennsylvania
avenue, have reduced the price of their fine cabi
net photographs to 81 per dozen.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
New Depot Site.

ATHLETIC PARK To. o.DAY,-Last game with De.
troitS
National Republican., 1884-04-12
ST. JOHNS. WARRINGTON.

At st. Johns, Sixteenth aud II streets
northwest, Rev. w. A. Leonard, rector Rev.
+. Z. Reazor, assistant; Prof ID. B. Macleod,
organist and director of the music. The pro-
gramme of music at the II o'clock service is
National Republican., 1884-04-12
ST. PATRICK's.
The Easter music at st. Patricks will be as

soprani Misses Borrus, Becker johnson, NIuda
and Daley; ati. Misses Turner Walsh, Mrs. stod-
dard, and Mis- Waters; tenori, Messrs. Keplinger
and Jordan bassi, A1essrs. Ryan and Smith; or.
panist Misa Rnonp
National Republican., 1884-04-12
EPISCOPAL.

GRACE CHURCH, SOUTH WASHINGTON.
At morning service, IL a. M, Grace Prot
estant Episcopal church, corner Ninth and d
streets southwest, Rev. Frederick ID. Lee
rector, the following programme will be rem
National Republican., 1884-04-12

Rector Rev. c. ID. Andrews.
Choir-Organist, Mrs. L. Z. Burbndge; soprano,
Miss Julia Rockwell; alto, Miss Eulalie Domer
tenor, Mr. W. d. Mcfarland; director aud basso,
Mr.. Samuel Cross
National Republican., 1884-04-12
CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION.

Soprano Miss Virginia Moody; alto, Miss Maude
Raum; tenor. Z: j. Whippe; basSo, ". b. Orme;
organist, L. L. Mngulre.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
FouRTH PREsBYTERIAN.

At the Fourth Presbyterian church appro-
pirate music will be rendered by a chorus
choir. The following selections are in addi-
tion to the regular service:
Easter Anthem. m.....................D Dudley Buck
Know That My Redeemer Liveth. Handel
Halleluiah Chorus Observation-Disclosures. Handel
National Republican., 1884-04-12
+ STREET BAPTIST.

At the E Street Baptist church the services
will be conducted by the Rev. DIR. A. s. Pat
ton, of New York, who is also editor of the
Baptist Weekly. The Rev. d. w. Faunce ID.
d., pastor Of the church, will be absent from
tho city on Easter Sunday. The choir, under
the leadership of Mr.. Charles Dean, will rem
der several Easter anthems, and there will
be simple floral decorations in the church.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
CALVARY BAPTIST,

At the Calvary Baptist church the pastor,
Rev. Samuel II. Green, will officiate at the
morning and evening services, and deliver
discourses appropriate to the day. The choir
under tho leadership of Mr.. George II. Lille
bridge, will sing several Easter anthems other
than the regular hymns on tho occasion.
National Republican., 1884-04-12


The music will be rendered bya vested
choir of men and boys for the first time in
this church, under the training of Mr.. Thos,
q. johnson, preceptor and choir master;
Messrs. Hancock and Harold, bassi Messrs,
Lee and Johnson, teuori; Misses Harold,
soprano. and Gyce, oontralto. Miss Hayden
will preside at tho organ.
THE EPIPHANY.
The music at the Epiphany tomorrow
morning will be as follows;
Te Doum in F....,....".....;......,. Dyke
Anthem, Worthy is the Lamb. Handel
At the special Sunday afternoon services
carols will be sung. The choir Of the church
is composed of the following:
soprani-Mrs, Camp, Mis-, Baldwin, Mrs Frost
Misses A, Brewster Clarke, Christine Crenshaw,
dunlop, Howell, Holmes, Hunt, Levy, ID. Mex p;
vain, Moacham, l., Norton, and A. Wo0dley, An
Mrs. Il, s. Kmbal Mrs. Hughey, Mrs. Helhg,
Misses Clarke, Dobbins, Llrner, McNlcll Otis,
Yewell and Norton. Teuori--Mesars. f. H. BaX'
tor, Ison, Johnston, L, !, AauFo, and W. Penney
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26

wish was known to and used by the
thousands who, | believe, are suffering
this minute as l was originally. Does
not such an experience as this justify
me in making public statement?"
at certainly does. But then
Bright's disease is not common com,
plant, doctor"
mot common! On the contrary it
is one of the most common. The
trouble is few people know they have
it. 1t has so few marked symptoms
until its final stages that a person may
have it for years, each year getting
more and more in its power and not
suspect it. 1t is quite natural l should
feel enthusiastic over this remedy
while my vile is even more 80 than !
am, She knows Of its being used with
surprising results by many ladies for
their own peculiar ailments, over
which it has singular power.
The statement drawn out by the
above interview is amply confirmed by
very many OF our most proml'
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
Be of Good Cheer.
Southern Trade Gazette.

Southern Trade Gazette.
Waiting for something to turn up,
ell? Well, yonng man, don't you do
any thing of the kind. Turn it up
yourself And as soon as You have
turned it up take ilup-you've got to
play lone hand. Don't hesimte and
fooiarouud waiting for a partner to
come to your assistance. Play it bold.
ly, and for all it is worth. You may
tail to get through on the hand, but il
you do, don't ON chat account give up.
Wait for your deal, shuttle the cards
and try it over again. But don't stack
the cards don't do it. Deal squarely
and your game will last much Longer
and afford you more prof in the long
run. 1t is skill and square dealing
that wins and lays by good stake.
Now, young man, this is written in Q
style which is expected to reach your
every day thoughts, but if it prove;
too lofty for your comprehension, just
simmer it down to mean that,
First-You are to help yourself.
Second-Be courageous and depend
on yourself. a.,s.,.,a-
Thlrd-Be master of your business
he skillful.
Fourth-Deal honorably and justly
Reverses come to most of us. The
rain falls on the just and the unjus
alike, and when the reverses do come
keep up your spirits, even if whistlins
against the wind. 1t is only the sue
cessful man who withstands these re-
verses.
N. B.-When you have made you
stake don't forget your humble begin
ming, and remember the poor for the,
are with you always"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
Castor Oil for Shoe Leather.

The is one simple article which will
render any decently.made boot
thoroughly impervious. Its nothing
more nor less than colddrawn castor
oil, pure and simple" 1t is best ap,
piled before moderate fire. The
boots to he dressed should be quite
clean aud dry, and special care should
be given to the welt and the tongues
and their stitching to the upper leather
| generally begin by pouring the oil
from tie bottle all round the welt, SO
that the angle between the sole and the
upper leather is quite filled with oil,
and then proceed all over the boot, in
gliding the edges Of the soles, rubbing
it in with the hand. When one is
done, have a turn at the other, and so
alternately till you have got in about a
tablespoonful and holt to each boot.
The tongues, being thinner leather
should be saturated, Subsequent
dressing will not require so much oil.
| have never found anything to touch
this as a waterproof dressing the gela.
tinous oil seemst to effectually stop every
pore in the leather. There is another
advantage for those who are natty in
such matters: The boots will soon
take good Common blacking) polish
so much so that a man may if he likes
waterproof his ordinary walking boots
for bad weather without spelling their
appearance. With common walking
boot of ordinary thickness, apply thu
oil over the sole. Shooting / veal
boots so treated, over thick wooler
socks, from eight to twelve hours {
day, or more, without feeling tn,
slightest inconvenience in any way
but they have the chilly feeling in
separable from all boots that are oileC
in that way.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
The English Eclectrlc Railroad.
New York Record,

New York Record,
On the electric railroad recently
opened by Lord Spencer, with large
number of eminent scientist, between
Postrush and BushmilIs, England, the
electricity, generated at a waterfall on
the river Bush, and conveyed tn the
end Of the line by an underground cable
is carried along through conducting
rail, which is supported on inSulutors
at some distance above the ground.
An arm, with brush or pad at the
end of it, stretches out from the train
and keeps contact with this conductor,
but on the day when Lmd Lieuoehant
came to "inaugurate" the line it was
suddenly found that there was serious
hitch The engine declined to draw
the car. The machinery was in perfect
order the connection with the cOnduc'
tor was alright and yet there was No
motion. Horror filled the souls of the
pubIc-spirited promoters of the United
Kingdom. 1t was discovered, happily
before much time had been lost, that
somebody had rendered progress i'm
possible by the simple expedieut d
driving piece of iron from the electric
rail into the bank at the side, SO that
the current was beingabsorbcd into the
earth us fast as it was transmitted from
the Bush. The iron being remove,
the vcercgal party made a successful
trip.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26

b cause it is the first step toward ruin,
poverty, disgrace and wretchedness.
The boy who gets the big head in this
world don't generally get anything else
but kicks. The boy who reads din 9
novels and blood and thunder stories,
OF terrible battles, train robbing, muir
ders and the like, should remember
that these tales of fiction are generally
written by ragged, poor, contemplate
whiAets, who furnish the stories at Il
price barely sufficient to keep their
miserable carcasses out Of the poor
house, and the more blood-thirsly and
dishonest their stories are the better
they get paid for the work Boys,
'dout read trash unless you want to be
trashy. Every day YOU are laying a
stone in the foundation of your charac-
ter. Be careful. Lay nothing but
good square honest masonry IN the
structure ard it will never crumble
and fall in the future. God bless our
honest, candid, manly boys. These
little fellows are al. we have to depend
upon in the future. .
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
Our Boys.

Prohabitionist.
The boy who is gentle, kind and
manly is the boy who becomes a len>
tleman. The boy who is Industrious,
honest and economical is the boy who
will become wealthy, useful and re.
respected citizen. The boy who likes
fun and jolly time, who can give and
take a joke, and whose good hearted.
ness will not allow him to hurt an
others feeling, will become popular
and happy social man in the future.
The boy who will snap and snarl
around, and who has little or no re.
gard for his mother and sister, wants
to look out for the prison doors and
their attendant disgrace in the future.
The careless boy will become a careless
man, and a careless man is always a
failure. Boys love fun. So do men.
Innocent, manly, genuine fun is in de.
mand all over the country. Boys
should be careful and not make a mis-.
take in having their fun. 1t isn't
funny to be impertinent. 1t isn't funny
to be careless 1t isn't funny to chip
in with supposed smart remark when
Others are talking. 1t isn't funny to
"make fun" Of old age. A boy who
does not respect white hairs can never
gain the respect of honest men. 1t isn't
funny to take a glass Of beer or whisky,
no matter what the circumstances are,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
Farmer Jones Wise Sayings.

That Others can hurt us, only shows
how dependent we are upon them for
comfort.
Happiness is pig with greasy tail
which every one runs after, but no
body can hold.
Our sufferings from malignity abroad
is not so great as suffering from malig-
nifty within.
No man can be provident of his time
who is not prudent in the choice of his
company.
A piece of steel is ia good deal like
a man, when you get it red-hot it al
ways loses its temper.
Our duties would he seldom disagree.
able if we did not perversely resolve to
think them so.
The three most difficult things are
to keep secret, to forget an injury,
and to make good use of ones leisure.
The man who gives his children
habits of truth, industry and frugality,
provides for them far better than by
giving fortune.
The greatest man is he who troubles
himself least about the verdict that
may be passed upon him by his con.
temporarieS or posterity, but who finds
in doing good honest work, to the best
of his ability under existing circumstan-
ces, cts own exceeding great reward
Let no one suppose that by acting a
good part through life he will escape
scandal. There will always be those
even who will hate him for the very
qualities that ought to procure esteem.
There are folks in the world who are
not willing that Others should be bet.
ter IT, themselves.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
WOMI AN.
HER HEALTH AND LIFE

Depend more on the regularity of her
menstrual functions than to all other causes
combined An actual or a living death is
the inevitable result Of arrangement of a
function which makes woman what she is
in every respect, and especially in her men
tai and bodily constitution. Hence, imme-
date relief from such arrangements is the
only safeguard against wreck aud ruin, in
all cases Of stoppage, delay, or other irregu.
larities of the Courses" DR.. j. Bradfeld's
Female Regulator is the only sure remedy.
1t acts by givingtou to the nervous GENRES,
improving the blood and determining di.
rectly to the organs Of menstruation. 1t is a
scientific prescription, and the most inteli-
gent physicians use it. Prepared ny DR., j,
Bradheld, Atlanta, Ga, Price; trial size,
l5c.; large size, $3.50, For sale by all
Druggists
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26

When a mans wife comes in and
sees him, razor in hand, and with his
face all lather, and asks him; Are
you shaving?" its a provoking thing
for him to answer: "No, Pm backing
the stove" but it is in human nature
to so reply.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26
cure for Group.

DR.. Duncan's Cough Balsom is sure
cure for Group, it will never fail, Try
t. For sale by all druggists. X
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-26

Michigan allows to each farmer
who uses wide tires on his wagon a re.
bate on his taxes.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-28
SPORTING

Representative Reagan's condition is improyip
and his friends are hopeful of his recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-28


o. G. Hail OF Rockland delivers the Decora
ton Day Grafton at East Wilton
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-28
An Old sea-pog,s Sweetheart.

1t was an old sea captain in a certain
Maine village, who had long been enamored
of pretty maiden young enough to be his
daughter. The latter was, however, en-
gagged to gallant young fisherman Of the
place. One day the old sea captain was
calling upon the maiden's mother, who is q
respectable but by no means comedy widow,
and somehow, without quite understanding
how it came about, the honest captalS be-
came aware that he had offered himself In
marriage to the widow, and that she had
promised to consider" Getting ont of the
house more dead than alive, he was stump
ing along consoling himself with the idea
that at least if he married the mother, he
should live in the same house with the
daughter, when he was joined by brother
mariner. "There goes Maria Dunlap" re-
marked the friend. Maria Dunlap was the
name of the unattaiDable young woman.
'Did ye know her beau had married a girl
over to the Centre unbeknownst to Maria?''
"Now, by the holy SD Jon," exclaimed our
captain, "if that hain't just my luekP' Sud-
denly he darted away from his astonished
gossip and gained the side of Maria. "Ma-
ria," he exclaimed eagerly, 81 always liked
ye best, but I've somehow got afoul of your
ma and offered to marry her, and she's con-
siderin. hain't much hope, but oh, Maria,
If she does say no, will you have me, Maria?
Oh, Maria, do say you Willp'-Boston Cour-
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
NOTES.


Marie Taglioni, who in her day was regarded
in Europe as the first dancer in the world, Is
dead. She was Of Italian descent and was
born at Stockholm, March, 1904. She made
her debut in Paris in 1897. The Sylphide was
her greatest creation. Rossini composed for
her charming dance in William Tell, and
Meyerbeer, in Robert the Devil, composed .
dance which gave her q great reputation. She
was first married to Count Gilbert de VOisinss
and subsequently, became Nine. Ulrioh, the
wife of the Governor Of Strasburg. She never
visitsd the United States.
There was large demand for seats to the
Thomas concert at the sale at StOckbridge~
Saturday morning. Some people waited
in line from O'Clock a. m. Large orders for
seats have come in from the towns In the
county and those who wish good seats shoald
secure them at once.
Mr., and Mrs. Harry F. Dixie drew = large
audience to City Hall Saturday afternoon, and
their variety entertainment gave great pleas.
ure and afforded much entertainment.
Tomorrow night Miss Maggie Mitchell will
appear at Portland Theatre in 1.-THE Little
Savage" There should be q large audience
present.
Callender's Minstrels drew another large al
dience to Portland Theatre Saturday night.
The Lancaster Gazette, speaking Of the on
tertainments given there last week says: miss
Emily Flaherty of Portland charmed the au-
dience by her fine rendition of the many well
selected and well liked songs In her repertoire