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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

out Of sight by the four winds of the
EARTH 1t was consigned to utter oblivion.
Following this, somewhat latter came
tho silk worm craze. Rail rs ono may ut
tho present day over our liking for SON
sations. We come honestly by the ten
dency, for surely 1t is an inherited taste
from our ancestors, who seem never to
have been happy without one. For
brief period only did the silk worm craze
hold the public attention. But during
that time many private individuals in
vested largely in the new scheme which
was to pour gold into their pockets. The
grounds were planted In mulberry trees
on which TO feed tho worms and crops
almost entirely neglected. Tho i'll effects
of this were of course of speedy demon
st q | n and THAT bubble, like its predeces-
sors came to an untimely demise whilo in
its very height.
The year 1889 was marked as one never
to be forgotten by tho inhabitants of
Georgetown, from tho terrible scourge of
black ants which at that date visited the
place. From what quarter they first
started WAS never fully known, but 1t was
shrewdly suspected that the enomy were
either imported through tho agency of
Mocha coffee, then shipped in large guam
titles from Arabia, the hardy emmets
weathering the long voyage sewed In the
sacks containing the odorous brown berry,
or in similar cargoes from Java. Like
tho famous Black Prince, they proved
themselves yeritable warriors, laying
waste every green thing before their pro-
gressive march. The extent of damage
done by these insects seems scarcely crod-
ible, yet records affirm that, despite Che
most vigorous measures and fierce warfare
Il Al
invaders who seemed suddenly to have
sprung up on all sides, naught proved
Of the slightest avail Advance they did
in such overwhelming numbers, contin-
ually receiving endorsements, that
business was brought almost to stand
still. Into every nook and Granny of
private and public buildings they forced
an entrance as though each particular
one was their chosen abiding place.
Sugar barrels they stormed and carried
the citadel triumphantly. When at last
was adopted the expedient Of putting
such sweet things as honey into glass
jars they seemed fairly to laugh out a
bold defiance, instantly asserting their
supremacy by actually boring through
the corks with their thick, strong mandi-
bles.
Nothing was exempt. Even the specie
in the Bank of Columbia, whose capital
was at that time rated at $1.000000, suf-
fered from these pests. The house of
BENZ. Stoddart. on Bridge street, became
on this account uninhabitable, the enemy
advancing in o solid black body to take
possession. So widespread was the dam
age that it was at one timo suggested that
Gen. Mason, who commanded the militia,
call out his men and battle with the foe.
Eranria 10 10 craIitad with
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
The West Point Academy.

The report of the board of visitors to
West Point pronounces the general con-
dition of affairs there as highly satisfac-
tory, if not beyond criticism, and char
acterizes it as an honor to the country.
The administration of Gen. Merritt, the
superintendent. is very highly COM
mended, and this commentator extends
to the officers and instructors. Tho exami-
nations for admission and in progress of
studies are not deemed too severe. More
attention should be given to the study of
Spanish. The board unqualiiiedly in
dorses the recommendation that Capt.
VIM. +. Spurgin, 2lst United States in
fantry, be detailed for another term of
years as treasurer of the academy and
quartermaster and commissary of the
cadet corps. Various recommendations
complete the report, among them being
to build gymnasium and chapel, to in
crease the band to forty pieces, and the
pay of tho men increased, and that one
of the light batteries be permanently sta
toned there.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
Advertising CheatsiIl


1t has become,so common to be
gin an article, in an elegant interest
,"Then run il into some advertise-
ment that we avoid all such,
"And simply call attention 10 the
merits Of Hop Bitters in as plain.
honest terms as possible,
"To induce people
"To give them one trial, which 50
proves their value that thew will
never use anything else"
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,ho pnn KhNEpf so f"yorably noticed in all
Religious and secular, is
" Having large sale, and is supplanting all
o'ng Th ,neoh y me- donvnv tho v,,,ros No.
plant, and the pTopfletSrs of Hop Bit,ers have AVE
shown great shrewdness and ability
arc 60 pSippbio to every ones obs s S,'u''
Did She DEP
" mol
"She fingered and suffered along,
pining away all the time for years"
"The. doctors doing her no good"
"And at last was cured by this
Hop Bitters the papers say SO much
aboutw
Indeed Indeed ~
"HoM thankful we should be for
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
The Normal school Examination.

A large attendance was present at tho
Franklin school building yesterday morn
ing to witness the first quarterly exami-
nation of the Washington normal school.
Prof Cleveland Able, Gen. Eaton. Mrs.
Gen. Lander, Rev. Mr.. Meador, ex-School
Trustee j. NJ. Wilson, Trustees Lovejoy
and Clarke, Supervising Principals Cram
and Fairbrother, and Principal Paul. of
the high school. The examination was
conducted by Miss L. L. Smith, principal
of the school; Mrs Fuller, teacher of
drawing; Prof Butterfield. teacher of
vocal music, and Superintendent Wilson.
At the close Of the exercises Prof. Able
and Gen. Eaton spoke briefly, commend
ing the methods followed in the school.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
Dinner Among tho Clouds.

As fitting sequel to their privileged
participation in the laying of tho key
stone of tho Washington monument,
Messrs. Roose and Somerville rendered a
banquet to the hardy handed sons of toll
and skill engaged on tho dangerous and
difficult work of putting tho finishing
touches to the cenotaph. Tho affair was
strictly private, and only the hosts and
such guests as could be found above the
800 feet level were invited. The honor of
setting down to the highest banquet ever
given was supplemented by the substan-
tial fact that the dinner was an excellent
one. 1t was strictly al fresco and good
deal so, tho air circulating at the rate of
about forty miles an hour. Toasts were
drunk and suitable responses made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

Late yesterday afternoon the grand
jury brought into the criminal court in
dictments against the following parties:
w. d. Taylor, EN- bezzlement; Walker
Bland, larceny from the person; Alice
TO tho above twenty- five indictments were
found in the navy fraud cases, which was
merely to cover technicality found to
exist in the other Indictments. In the
first batch of indictments Edwin c. Kirk
wood and Daniel Carrigan were sepa-
rately indicted, but in the last found
they are Joined with all tho other parties
heretofore indicted in these cases.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
Building Permits.

Building permits have been issued by
Inspector Entwislo as follows; A. b.
Boyd, repair brick, 1911 Eighth street,
$3.50; j. Prather, repair frame, 1907 Third
street, 5000; Mary A. Watts, repair frame,
zoos Nineteenth street, $780, Mrs. Collins,
repair frame 525 Tenth street, 5000; John
Crowley. repair frame No. 29 Bridge
street, 1900; Joseph & j, L. Libbey, repair
frame, north side Water street. $500;
Mary l.. Saith erect a frame dwelling at
Auacostia, 81, $50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

The Bricklayers' union passed reso-
luton last evening refusing to work for
the firm of Emmert & Heisley on account
of that firm employing laborers to do
their brick work. The bricklayers also
Endorsed the action of the Carpenters
aud Joiners union in boycotting the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad
company Tor employing ''scab' labor on
the new stables now being erected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

Meade post No. 3. G., A. R., after its
regular business meeting last night in
Grand Army hall, held the usual monthly
reunion and sociable which was enjoyed
by between 200 and 300 members of Meade
and other posts with their families and
friends. The post will have grand
campfire on the evening of Jan. 3 next, to
celebrate the fifth anniversary of its Or
ganizatiOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

THE Rowland Dental Association No. I'll
Four-and.a-half street northwest, three doors
north of Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds of
Dental Work. All work warranted first-class.
persons. Fine gold and amalgam filings in
serted in the best manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

An alarm was turned in from box No.
315, at 10 o'clock last night for fire in a
canal boat owned by George Bowling,
lying at tho foot of Rock creek. The
boat was damaged to the extent of 500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
CITY ITEMS.

FUR.ToP GLOVES, Castor Beaver Gloves, Dog
Skin Gloves, Kid Gloves Genuine Buck Skin
Gloves, Cancels Hair Gloves-in fact, every
thing In the glove line cheaper than the cheap
est. At Francs, corner Seventh and ID, the
only Strictly One Price Hat and Gents Fur
nishing Store In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

THE SuRToUT.-The very latest and most
dressy overcoat. We have them In clysians,
fur, beaver, and kerseys in all the fashionable
Il streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

"ALDERNRY DAIRY s."-Fresh Alder
ney butter churned every morning, and deliv-
cred In u pound "Ward' prints, at 45c. per
pound. Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball but
termilk, DC. per quart ana sweet milk at &c.
per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

DURKEE's SALAD DRESSING AND COLD MEAT
SAUCE is made from the freshest purest, and
choicest condiments obtainablo. In using 1t,
waste, labor, anxiety and disappointment are
prevented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

PURE Old Rye and Bourbon Whistles and a
fine assortment OF bottled goods. JAMES THARp
SlS Il street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

HAZEN & Co., wholesale grocers, 1905 Four.
and'a. half street S. W., sell THAT best of soaps,
Lipps's Premium.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
REV. STEWART SHELDON.

Endorsement from such q source is but
another proof Of intrinsic merit, and we
give this to our readers solely for the
good they may derive from it, believing
heartily in its worth, and unqualifledly
iudorsing the reverend gentleman and
the work in which he is engaged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

s8per gallon, 20 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money
at AlcGee's, Ninth. near ID.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

J. b. KALBFus, proprietor of Sunday Herald,
uses Lippss Premium Soap In his family and
states that II comes up to all that is claimed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

IL you throw man out Of window what
does he fil, against? His inclination. If he
gets spralned try 81. Jacobs Oil II cures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

SOCIETY comments, and latest dramatic and
sporting events in the Republic tomorrow. For
sale at the news stands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
TheSWediSh Movement
CURE.

This method, now used all over the world and
recommended by all the prominent physicians,
is the very best treatment to purify the blood
and to create and maintain "A continued good
circulation of the blood, to maintain II good and
powerful digestion, to develop the organs of
respiration, to effect good, easy, and regular OPP
erations, develop and strengthen the moving or
gans, and to invigorate the nervous system and
the psychological element thereby maintaining
the old truth-'a healthy mind in a healthy
body"
Prof Nlssen, from Christiana, Norway, who Is
Endorsed by both press and public, Is located Mt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
Inspector General sucketrs Report

Inspector General spclSett's Report.
Brig. Gen. Delos b. Sackett, inspector
general, u. s. A., in his annual report to
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan says that the supply
departments are reported upon in most
cases favorably. The health has been
generally good; discipline and instruction
has improved, and much attention has
been given to rifle practice. Much of the
report is given to extracts from the re-
ports of department inspectors, the most
important of which he deems tn be that
of Capt. George b. Russell, 9th infantry,
Of Gen. Augur's staff, department of the
Missouri, who points out how easily, on
large reservations adjacent to military
posts, 1t is for soldiers to stray from q
garrison to some distant point where
bad men sell liquors of such vile
quality that they get go drunk
that they become absent without
leave" and "desertion follows without
any original intent ion to commit that
crime. Maj. Russell thinks that author
ity to sell good liquors in such quantities
as the post commanders and councils may
prescribe would be far better for the mon
and for the service than the present pro-
hibitory regulations. Gen. Sackett does
not accept any of the theories of the
causes of desertion, and thinks it would
be decreased if tho service went back a
step or two and forced deserter, when
caught, to perform the mental work about
his own post under guard for the rest of his
term OF service. wearing heavy ball and
chain, and having only the discomforts
of the post guard house. Ho thinks the
great cause of desertion is the mild pun
ishment for the "heinous crime" now
customary. and thinks his plan would be
more effective.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
THE WEALTH OF TIE VALLEY.
Agricultural and Manufacturing Re-
sources OF Frederick County, Vir-

sources OF Frederick County, Vir-
gintn.
WINCHESTER, VA, Nov. 2O.--Frede-
rick county, Va, one of the Shenandoah
Valley counties is, strictly speaking, best
adapted for grain growing, though graz
ing, dairy farming, and truck raising re-
ceives considerable attention, and is
found to BIO very remunerative. The
county is we'll watered by streams, upon
which arc many valuable water powers,
which arc utilized for Touring mills.
wooden mills. paper mills, tanneries, and
other manufacturing enterprises. Be-
sides the county scat there are several
thrifty villages. Stephens City has a
cigar factory, employing fifty to seventy
five hands. Middletown has daily
paper and monthly educational journal,
with a normal college, whore hundreds of
young people, male and female, are fitted
for the different walks OF life. There are
two watering places of note in this
county-Jordon' White Sulphur Springs
and Rock Enon, both we'll known for tho
healing quality of their waters. Rock
Enon Is we'll patronized by Washington
city and Georgetown people.
Winchester. the county scat, has pop
ulation Of 5000. Is supplied with water
by single limestone spring, which is
said to DO unfathomable; is ono of the
oldest towns in the state, and IL probably
more widely known than any other.
Earthworks thrown up by George Wash
ington before tho revolutionary war to
protect tho infant settlers against the
| attacks of hostile Indians are we'll pre-
served. A we'll Of limestone water over
100 feet deep, located in the center of the
Notifications, which supplied the colonial
troops with water. is still sending forth
its cooling draught to quenoh the thirsts
of their descendants. Earthworks which
were onco bristling with cannon, and
filled with armed men during the late
war between tho north and south, now
cast their peaceful shadows over the city
at eventide.
Winchester is thrifty manufacturing
city, her products finding markets in
nearly every state in the union. and some
of her products are shipped to foreign
countries direct. She manufactures boots
and shoes, sumsc, quercitron, cigars,
gloves, carriages, furniture, leather,
paper. machinery Of every description,
and has q steam -four mill capable of
turning out 100 barrels of patent pro-
cess flour every day. Her educational
facilities are first class. She has free
school building capable of entertaining
her whole white school population. The
colored people have equal educational
facilities. The private institutions of
learning are three female institutes and
an academy for young men. Hundreds
of young ladies from tho south, north,
and west are educated at these institu-
| tions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

PERTINENT growls in "The Growler Club"
in to.morrOW's RCDublic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22
522 Tenth Street Northwest,

and is now prepared to treat patients from any
part of the country suffering from Armenia and
ChlOrosis, ScrofulOsls Paralysis, Nervous Pros
tration. Congestion of the Spine, Tnbesdorusalis
Migralne, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Writer'S Cramp,
Chorea (nerve danced, Cramps of the Legs and
Arms, Hypochondrla, HySteria, Chronic Dis
cases of the Heart, swelling OF the Veins. Ca
tarrh of the Lungs Stomach, and other organs,
Spasmus Bronchialis, Consumption, Dyspepsia,
Cardalga, Const patton Collie, Diseases Of the
men. Crooked.nnd Curved Buck. rheumatism.
Gout, Corpulency, Muscular Weakness, and Ac-
cidental Injuries, .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-11-22

below he gives the names of a few of those
cured: Gen y. $. Grant, Lieut. and Mrs. CRU
rick NJ. G., fremont house: Prof. ]. w. Os-
borne, 2l2 Delaware ay N; w; Miss padon,
teenth al. n W.; Mrs. Riley, l7l2 N d. ~ w;
Mrs. Price, 1920 Vermont av. Baron schaelfcr,
Minister of Austrian legation: DR.. u, 7. Sewers,
1924 New York av.; Mr.. III. l.. skinner, il5
Fourth st. N. W.. Miss Sommervile, O2o r st
n. w: Mr. Duncan Thompson, Grant place;
DR.. verdi, Fourteenth st n. W., and Capt VIII
son. Washington barracks.
Office hours q q. m. to p. IN. Sunday con-
sultation hour, o; 80 to 1890 q. m. Consultation
free.
Pailnnts mny rncnivn trentIne nt nj homo
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-15
An Adirondack Tragedy.

From the Albany Journal.
About two years ago John Frolick, a
German, settled with his family, con-
sisting of a wife and four children, in
the lumber districts, near the source Of
the Indian river, beyond Lake Pleasant,
Hamilton county. His sixteen-year-old
daughter Augusta, who was possessed
of a shapely form and handsome face,
attracted the admiration of two French
men, Paul Losee and Jean Franchot.
They became bitter rivals. Last winter
Paul and Jean met at the home of their
sweetheart and an encounter took place.
Paul, who was slender, was easily van
pushed by his muscular antagonist.
He left the house swearing revenge.
Augusta tried in vain to overtake him.
An hour later Jean took his departure.
This was the last ever seen of
either of them alive. Inquiries were
made about the camp the next day, but
no trace of either could be found.
The fact that considerable money
was due each for work added ex-
element to their strange disappearance.
Snow was deep on the ground and the
streams swollen, and a thorough search
difficult. In a time the excitement SUBJ
sided. Last Tuesday while q party of
Boston gentlemen were camping In the
vicinity, they found the b dy of a man
entangled in some bushes of a narrow
rayine. The body was entirely nude
and the flesh torn away by wild beasts.
The face was unrecognizable, and one
arm and both hands were gone. the
skull was crushed and two ugly gashes
about the NECK. Mr.. Charles Bascom,
one Of the party, had heard the story
about the Frenchmen, and sent word
to the camp where Paul and Jean had
worked, but only n man could be
found who had known them. He Wis
tied the spot and identified the body as
that of Paul Losee by means of a faint
ink mark on the remaining arm. The
ravine is eight miles distant from the
camp, and the murderer must have car
ried his victim that distance on his back,
through a painless mountain forest, in
the dead of night, and deposited it In
The rayine, where it was found by mere
chance. What became Of the murderer
sis not known. Augusta Frolick, the
cause Of the bloody affair, was married
two weeks ago to q young German.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-15

An extraordinary cat-story is told by
the Worcester Gazette. What II ilIus-
trates, we don't exactly know. It may
show the cats obedience to habit, or its
respect for superior strength. Perhaps,
as the Gazette suggests, it may exhibit
. cats pity and generosity, though the
chronic feline selfishness makes this
last suppos ition doubtful:
A householder is the possessor Of two
Thomas cats, the elder Of which has
never shown anything but O selfish,
grasping disposition, while the young
er is the possessor Of 4 generous, hap
py spirit.
At meal-time the elder Of these two
feline brothers has an unpleasant habit OF
forcing his junior to sit at second sabla,
IN fact showing q selfish and catty dis
position.
His greedlness often excited the in
dignation III members az the family.
and when, one day, the daughter Of the
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-15

house went to feed them, she took
Master Selfshness By the nape of his
neck, and intimated to him that ne
should wait a few minutes, until the
other had had his dinner.
The younger astonished at the sud.
den turn affairs had taken, gazed as II
paralyzed at the feast thus spread be-
fore him. His establishment, however,
speedily gave place to pity; he could
not appreciate the justice of this I'M
usual division of food. =.
Frasping in his jaws the largest
piece of liver on the plate, he FASTENED
to deposit it beneath the s OF has
captive brother, who made short work
of it, while the Samaritan betook him.
self to the remainder of the food.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-15

been hailing him, when two shots were
fired al him-one from the side and one
from the front. Jack Davi, tae>l rushed
upon Blair, and placed the mu2zle OF
his double barreled shotgun against
Blair's breast; the latter seized the gun
with his left hand and threw it up.
Blair then clinched Davis, and / the
scufie swung him around so that the
bright stage light struck ~squarely on
Davis back, when Jimmy Brown, from
his seat, sent a charge of nine buck.shot
into Davis back, between the hips.
Davis exclaime,, II en- shot; I surrend-
en-" and fell to the ground. Brown
started to get down and received a snot
in the leg which shattered the bone,
Hamilton and his brother then fed INTO
the darkness, Blair following and firing
at them as they ran. The two men IN
the barn were then liberated and Davis
was taken in and cared for until morn
ing; when the stage turned back to Eu-
reka, carrying Davis who died on the
way.
Bob Hamilton was caught, convicted
and sent to the Nevada state prison for
a term of fourteen years. Bob's broth
er was caught and tried, but the jury
disagreed and the indictment was dis
missed. LAURA was caught, convicted
and sent to the state prison for q term
Of fourteen years, and was pardoned by
Governor Kincaid June 20, 1882.