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All in the Line of Nature.

There is nothing in th line of magic or
mystery about that wond erful and popular
medicine, Parker's Toni C. tits simply the
best and most scientific combination posi-
BILE Of the essential primo iples of those veg
etable curatives which acct powerfully and
directly on the stomach, liver, kidneys and
blood. But there Meth er is, nor will be,
any successful imitation of it. It is all the
time curing those who had despaired of
ever getting well. For yourself, your wife
and children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

Ok TONGUE PIcKLED.-Trim either a
pigs or OK tongue, SINCE it over hot cinders
for few seconds, skin it and rub some salt
petre and coarse black pepper thoroughly
into it, place in an earthenware pan with a
close-fitting lid, cover the tongue with coarse
salt, season with cloves, thyme, laurel leaves
and whole black pepper; keep it in pickle
for fortnight, turn and rub it every day,
and as the salt begins to melt, add few
handfuls to it. When ready to use, soak
with onions, cloves, thyme and laurel leaves,
take off the fire when cooked and Leave in
the stewpan until cold. Serve cold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

How TO USE LIME Oh AsHEs.-When
lime or ashes is mixed with guano, hen
manure or fertilizers containing ammonia,
or readily yielding it, there is loss of a
valuable constituent. If the soil needs
lime or ashes, SOW the other fertilizer first,
and when that is well Incorporated with the
soil, the lime or ashes may be applied with
out loss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

Our opportunity to elect Democratic
President appears so fine that it is a pity we
are not unanimous. If, with our present
position and chances, we cannot harmoni-
ously select ticket that will be certainly
elected. we shall despair of the Republic
If the people consent to the Continuance of
the corruption and dishonesty that has
marked the Republican administration for
sixteen years, then We are on the road to
the bottom. .-LyncAbwrg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

One reason why diseases of the bladder
and urinary organs are so difficult to cure
is that they frequently have no pronounced
symptoms. HUNTS Kidney and Liver]
REMEDY is peculiarly adapted to the cure
of these complaints, and> goes at once to
the seat of the trouble giving relief at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

THE Nstional Medical Association in con-
vention assembled declared that alcohol
should be classed with other powerful drugs,
and when prescribed incidentally it should
be done with conscientious caution and a
sense Of great responsibility, and that it
would welcome any change in public senti-
ment that would confne the use of intoxicat-
ing liquors to the use of science.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

POEM COMPOSED BY GEORGE STEVENS. (wADE
wHIPPLE), OF THE YoNKERs GAZETTE, FOR
THE TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL MEET
ING OF THE NEW YORK PRESS Asso-
CIATIoN, AT PLATTSBURGH,
n Y. JUNE %, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

II. NJ. MATHEWS. ALEX. f. MATHEWS.
MATHEWS S1 MATTHEW'S, ~ "a
NI hrTOR RNEYS-AT-LAW,7 sii
LEwISBURG. WEST V A.,
practice regularly in ths Courts of Greenbri er,
Va, the Court Of Appeals, and The Federal
& Courts for the District of W. Va. = 'f'i'
SS-Particular attention paid 10 Collections
may l7-lY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

~ -. SM EE4TEEK.
ATPORNEY-AT-LAW,
~" STAUNToN, VA
O6nein in Sto,,f Building Court t-house Alley
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY.

PROFESSIONAL DlRECIOh1'
MEADE F. WHITE. a. =. "ohDo-'.
STAUNToN, VA.
CoURTs.-augusta and adjoining counties,
Federal Court at Harrisonburg, Court OF Ap.
oeals of Virginia. at Staunton. feb2l-t
~ S.Sw EEFZEK.
.. ATrORNEY-Ar-LAW,
40 STAUNToN, VA
ONCE in Stout Building, Court Alley
C a. RICHARDSON.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Special attention given to the collection OF
e laims and prompt returns made. ,
CoURTs-Augusta and Rockingham.
OFFIcE-No. Law Building. oct7
VIM. A. HUDSON. WM. PATRICK
HUDSON & PATRICK.
-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
VIII practice in the Courts of Augusta and
adjoining counties. Special attention pald to
collections. Ieolz-tI
T. r. TUCfS,cE II. ST. GEO. TUCKER,
Lexington. "a Staunton, Va
yESUSHEEe AZ TslgKEK,
L ATTORNEY EYS-AT-LAW,
, - 'i.i si4e ffl44 1l'7' STAuNToN, VA.
VIII praS t5 sst. = lrts OF Augusta and the
adjoining ,-ts.. tl>.s Also in the Court OF APP
pealls of Virginia, and will attend regularly the
Circuit Courts of Rockbridge. au22-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
PERSONAL.

w. J. DToyer, Springfield; jesse Smith, c. H.
Bigeow, Worcester, Mass, are NJ the Harris house
James Brannan, Philadelphia; Il. q. Steele, 7
IL. BurChell New York, and Il. y. Packer, Boston,
are nv the 81, james.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Boggs, the talented young AmsrI.
can aTlist, trQn Paris Is in the CITY visiting his
sister, Mrs. I. B. HOOD.
6; a, ciqtin, Bq3t9n; 4; ". Bgrpet, New York
California are at the b. Mare,
j, l.. Bliss. james Jessop and wife, New York
q, u, Peck, BDstOpi A, n. Sutton Plttsburg; j, u
MINIS aud WIFE Chicago, are at Wiilisrd.
A. watkins, f. r. MarSh, New York; W. H.
Amah Baltimore q. h, bikes Philadelphia, and
4. W. swain, panyille, sEe a. tho National.
l.. ]. Norman Boston; S. Rrankel, J. II. Caring
ton, New York; +. H. hascom ahd wife, 81, Louis,
and I, j. Kelley Cincinnati, are ut the Metropol,
Commissioner Loring gave dinner at bis res,
idence la,t night, " e1'GQY. Lopg, OF Aassachu,
friends we're present,
Mr., r, X. Wright late an ensign iu the navy, is
now y S4eggf Of rs GonSLlg!loh q tae e. Sgtnn gym
section OF the Panama canal, extending nom kito-
meter TO ktOmeIeT 40. 1..
W, Sutton and wife, r. z. Washburn and WIFE
New York }, q. LOWell, Edward Page, Boston;
John II. PTentiss and wlfe, Chicago; NJ. s. Chap.
man, Hartford, aTa ~ the Riggs
BydRectiOn OF tho sec retary OF war. First Liuht.
T., ,iNsRry RN. 3h Infantry, setipg signal 9llcer
tcrnstiorial Polar conference, tU bo held In that
city April II, .' ... q '..
W. t. Dennis, Miss nepuis, Newark, n. J,i A. NJ
Parven md wife, New York Geo. w. stevens and
wIfr, Mtss Jessie stevens Miss Annie g. Jolnisou
HossnH Mr+ v. Barden, lpdiang j. bartholomew
Alice Gibson, Mfss May Gibson, Philadelphia; r.
C. Turner and wife, Boston; are al tho EbbItt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Messrs. Lydcckcr md west Hold Meet
ting 49, Interviews with Congressman
Rosecrpns and Harbour.

NIessrs. Lydcckcr and west Hold Meet
ing 49, Interviews with Congressman
Rosecrsns nnd Harbour.
Commissioned Edmonds was at the fire at
the war department Wednesday night, but
he was not at his Office yesterday. lie was
reported As still being indisposed but he will
probably read tho newspapers and bo ready
to discuss their contents whom he RECEIVERS
from illness. Gen. West was about the
building all day, as was Mai. Lydeelser, aud
in the afternoon thoy hold session.
reporter asked Con. Wgst if he could
como in and make a report.
no" said the general, and then ho and
Maj Lydocker' made thoEOugh search in
tho star chamber" for o lurking reporter,
but, Gudinq mono, they proceeded to business.
Gen. West raised y point Of order and asked
that Jehn Mckay be released Gom the
workhouse on condition that ho leave the
city '~-',
The point was not sustained by the gallant
major and then u squsbble ensued - to who
was the chairman. Gen. West said he was,
but this assertion was denied by the major.
Gen. West gave the major u cigar.
'''ls ii TO leave Che city, asked tho latter.
"Yes.p
"Oh we'll didp't know that; why, oi
course, let him GO"
The meeting then adjourned.
Con- Roshcraus, Of the district committee,
and a well.known advocate for suffrage and
the rights OF the worktngman, said in relSr
tiOn to tho commissioners yeSteTday that he
did NOT think they were uuiustly snubbod by
congress. " IL they complain that they have
boon snubbed," said tho general, "thcy are
wrong. The compittees Of congress always
| hear them in relation TO district. airlirs. but
of course II is the interest Of the Gitizeus
and not the commissioners, that eongros.
aims to consult. i think 1 can trace the
cause Of their complaints to the suffrage
movement. They don't Ike It, but
| | venture to say that there is not Iaborina
man in the district who docs not favor suf
! frago As for their being snHbbed tho com
mitSee's action on district measures is {
better answer than 7 can give and every
citizen will indorso u.s."
| Chairman Barbour, of tho house district
committee, said that there was no cause fol
tho complaints Of the commissioners abou
being snubbcd. He said that they were
always heard, and iftheir suggestions coult
provo any benefit 70 the city they were actet
| upon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
PLEASURE GROUNDS.
A Great Multitude Enjoying the Sea
Breezes at Fortress SIonroe.

SDtctlG Lciter.
FORTRESS MONROE, VA, March 26.-The
pleasure resorts aud hotels along the lower
Potomac and Chesapeake bay, between the
mouth and Norfolk are already doing a
thriving business On last Sunday night over
1,2O0 people were quartered at the Hygeia
hotel alone, The guests are for tho most part
from New York and Philadelphia, although
Washington and Baltimore are we'll repre-
sented. Among the many young ladies
who are seeking comfort and fresh air on tho
Chesapeake are the following from Wash
ington: Miss Carpenter, daughter Of ttre late
Matt Carpenter; Miss Van Buren,, daushtcr
of the consul general to Japan, and Miss Pat
tison,' daashtef" OF Admiral Pattison. Tho
officers of tho fortress are all away on fug-
Tough at present, but they will return in one
week. MIR. William j. Gould's $50, 900 yacht,
Atalanta, was lying of shore from the Hyqeia
hOtol for seVerai days and the party stopped
at the hotel most of the time. The United
States man-of-war Violet, the Ossipee (which
il bound for China), and the steamer Despatch
are also lying of tho fortress, Senator Nc
Donald and his charming wife are at tho hotel,
and appear to greatly enjoy Yambles along the
white beach, especially when khe moon is
dabbling the bobbing waves with lighted
smiles. The dressing is splendid Cor hotel
life, and would form just comparison with
the seaside resorts Of tho north in mid
| summer.
| The following are late arrivals from Wash.
ington Mr.. John L. Coffin, Mr.. 7. n Nazer
! Mr. HI. Hnwistan. Mr.. William. T., ,StGwarf
n. Page, MIRO. +. l.. Rernah, Mr.. J. A. Lome
WE'LL Mr.. W. A. Boyd, Mrs. Norman Bently
Miss Bently, DIR. l.. NJ. Townsend, and Mr.. j.
Il. Bacheln.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
A STRANGE IMPULSE.
That Was What Made Frank Lnnssto
Pull AXE Trigger the Fatal Night.

That Was What Made Frank Lnnsston
O.. Pull 1hc Trigger the Fatal Night.
A former classmste of Frank Langston was
met by'a REpuDLlcAN reporter last night on
Pennsylvania avenue lie said, 81 saw
Frmk yesterday. lie said the papers have
not given him fair show, aud for that reason
&c will not surrender himself until his father
arrives. Ho does not want to face public
sentiment wrought up as it is"
What does ho say OF the shootingW asked
the reporter.
',Bo declares that he had no intention OF
shooting. The colored men were imposing
on white man and he interpOsed in the
white mans behalf. This enrnged the crowd
and they surgcd toward him. One OF the
colored mon had o black jack in his hand
and another was armed with club. Frank
said ne pulled out his pistol to keep the crowd
or They continued 20 advance, and by
yomo strange impulse he pulled tho trigger
Ho certainly did not intend to kill any one
and ia sure he will get OF on solf-deiense
when the facts are known.
As he afraid Of the poiice?h
"Net at ALL" was the reply, accompanied
by wink. He has been masqueradinl
about in public manner ever since thu
shooting. Sometimes he dresses AS q gill
and, | tell you, he makes a very pretty vel
low girl" Another mau standing near by
eorrohorated the Students story and said h'
had talked with LapgstoR within the pas
tWenty-iOur hours.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28

TO protect fish In the Potomac river In the
District Of Columbia, and to provide a spawn
inS ground for sRsd ana herring N LII, the sad
ducGd in the house yesterday by Mr.. Town
shend. The bill provides that for five years
after its passage IL shall not be lawful to fish
with fyke-net, pound-net, stgka-uet, weir,
1oat-net, gill-net, haul.seine, or
any other continuance. stationary or floating,
in the waters of the Potomac. Tho penalty
provided for Q violation of the law Is a fino
Of not less than SO nor moro than 800, and
tho forfeiture OF all nets, boats, and appli-
ances. 1t also provides that the informer
shall be paid SO, and does notprevent the
United States fish commission from taking
fish from the Potomac, 1t is thought that
tho bill will pass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
CoLoRED ODD FELLOWS.
A Sermon At Mount Zion Oiuroi. and n
Reception.

The colorcd lodges, l. o. o. F., of George
town, which bavo been meeting at different
places since tlioir organization, celebrated
last night their roupion ut Mount Zion A..
N. E church. Twenty-nintA street, between
DumbartOn avenue and o street, Rev. Alex
nndet Dennis pastor. Tho reunioh was cont.
nreu1orativs OF Tho lodges now meeting to-
RetheT in l1sheFs hall, Twenty ghth street,
hotyeGn y and +, instead Of being scattered
as formerly.
The respective lodges known as Potomac
Union, No sg2; Columbia, No 1876; Western
star, No 1890; Rose HiI, No. t772, and
Union Light, No, 1905 about 200 nonibers in
all, marched from Fishers hall 10 the church,
with Frank Brown, chief marshal, and
Charles. Heine, assistant marshal There
was qdite large congregation assembled al
the church. After Singing and prayer, n
sermon was preached by Rev. James A.
Handy, pastor Of Tho Union Bethel church In
Washington, on VI, between Sixteenth and
Sevehteenth streets. A collation. was served
IN the Basement Of the church at the close
OF The religious exercises. The committee OF
arrangements having charge Of the reunion
ectemopies consisted Of John Lee, Robert
Holmes, j. II. Leo, Thongs Ennis, T. TX.
Johnson, Lloyd Grown. }. II. LoniaS, Joseph
G. Beckett, John Roaue, John Butler, ID.
Wayne, and Il, Ycrvis. The handsome ban
hers Of Potomac Union and Columbia lodges
were placed in the pulpit Of tho church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
-- . -
Mount Zion A. M. e. Church.

Fhe congregation of the new Mount Zion
A. NJ, Il. church, on Twenty-ninth street, have
been worshiping in the main auditorium
since last June. The seats are temporary
ones, brought from the basement Their
former church ,on Twenty seventh street was
destroyed by 6re. The interior of the new
church is about 10 undergo improvements in
the painting Of the woodwork of the galleries
and pulpit, the Introduction of q larger cen
tral chandelier and other gas fixtures and
new pews. The latter are being made by o
Connecticut firm. The congregation has
much increased in sizo since the pastorate Of
fn6 organ and good choir
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28

Messrs. Otis, Bigelow & Co. have accepted
the agency of the Union Steamship company,
which controls the line between Baltimore
and bermuda. The trip can be made from
Baltimore in sixty hours, and the steamers
are stauneh ana equipped In the best man
ner. Bernuds Is celebrated resort for
invaIids and tourists, and ID is believed that
many will avail themselves Of the increased
facilities far ehjoying an invigorating ocean
voyage and sojourn on the evergreen islands
Messts Bigelow 4 Co., who are we'll known
here, where they have the confidence Of tho
the community, will furnish all necessary
information as to securing stateroQms. time
Of ofdeparture, round trip tickets, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
The Home for Des.itute Colored WON

The Home for Destitute Colored Women.
The Home for Destitute Colored Women
and Children is almost completed, and tho
roofing is being put on. This building is at
the head Of Eighth street extended, and is
built out of the appropriation of $4,000 as
provided. The home is under the supervision
Of the National Association for Destitute Col
orcd Women and Children, but is under the
control Of the commissioners, The building
is 0S by 30 feet, and is three stories in height.
1t contains ten large rooms and is furnished
with all modern cOnVeniences
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
THE CARROLL INSTITUTE.
A Musical and Literary Entertainment
with Preparations for Easter.

with Preparations FOR Easter
The regular meeting of the Carroll institute
was held last evoningat the hall, G02 street
northwest, President Il. j. Hannah in the
chair. Mr.. Thomas IL. Byrnes, one Of the
delegates to the convention Of the Catholic
Young Mems union, Of the archdiocese of
Baltimore. made hriefroport Of tho proceed
ines of the convention, which wsls'in every
rcspcct a grand success, and announced that
the essay OF MIR NJ. II. Johnston, a member
of tho institute, which was submitted
in competition FOR the prize to be
awarded for the best essay, would be read
before. the institute next thursday
evening. The president stated that tho
essay Of Mr.. r. u. Hanson, Of Baltimore,
would also be probably read on that OCCASION
The evenings programme consisted of an
excellent address by Rev. Father Thomas on
the motto of the ipsHtutc, Truth. and
Duty n recitation by Mr.. George Bogus,
and readings by Aessrs. w. IL. Mnnogue,
Capt. NJ W. Saxton, and f. McNorhany.
Tho literary exercises were appropriately
interspersed with vocal and instrumental
mnsic.l l,y Prof, Bloiso. fresident Human
announced that on next Thursday evening
an interesting paper by A. J. Faust Ph.
d., member, entitled An Excursus
or the Pictures of tho Corcoran
Gallory of Artn would be read boiere the
institute. 1t was further announced that all
arrangements had bocn completed for the
grand musical entertainment to be given
under the auspices of the institute by the st.
EAeilta quartette, assisted by Prof. Bischof,
at tha Congregational church on Easter Mon-
day night, April ii, and that reserved seats
would be for sale at Ellis's music store, com
mGncirg tomorrow. This will undoubtedly
be one oe tho most brilliant and attractive
concerts ever given in Washington, and those
who desire eligible seats should make prompt
efforts to secure them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
A Pleasant socisbIe.

One of the most delightful sociables of the
sensou was that given by DIR. and Mrs. c. A.
Hartlebep at 1915 Fourteenth street last
night, The spacious parlors were thronged
With the many friends of the host and hostess
and o choice aud varied programme Of mu-
steal aud literary exercises was rendered. After
this . collation. was served. At o late hour
the cnmpapy exchanged good nights" with
hearty good wishes for tho doctor and his
charming wife. Among the invited guests were
Z Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, Miss Katie Blake,
Mr.. and Mrs. $. Boyce, Mr.. Charles Willis,
Mrs. Capt. Willis, DIR. W. w, Gaker and Mrs,
EakelS Mr.. and Mrs. George Crawford, Dir.
BSngaav |'tif ETSG &aph5Gy, S 5GGS BeGiaG sringcr
Col, and 'MEs. Hardaway, DR.. Rollins Miss
ApDa Montgomery, Mrs. Katie Collins, Miss
Bessio Pinkertnn, MT. BeGCher Thompson,
Mrs. Abbie Cawman, Mr., J, Geddos Mr.. ].
+aternstte, Gen. Il. S, Williams, and Capt.
John Willis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28

Tho Ladies' Aid society connected with the
Church of Our Fathers met with Mrs. Dean,
0i2 street, at noon yesterday. About thirty
ladies were present including Mesdames
French, Blasland, Cove, Tichepor, Brewer,
Kent. Myers, aud Merrill. The ladies voted
to have a tea party ut the church in c9nnec-
tion with sociable on Wednesday evening
next aud invite all their friends. This is an
active and lourishing society, and has al
ways been helpful TO the church to which it
is connected,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
The Cable from the cap,toI.

Tho cable line from the capitol to the war,
navy, and state departments, and Col. Rock
wells office has been completed and was in
working order yesterday. This cable was
esting experiment was tried over the wires.
The commissi oners office was switched on to
tho cable aud the other end connected with
the Great Falls line. The total distance
covered was sixteen miles, and the line
worked in first-class order, delivering the
sound Of the voice clearly and distinctly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28

Tho Washington Light Infantry corps will
hold meeting night to determine whether
to send company B (the prize company to
Houston, Tex, at the state encampment to
compete for prize of 5000 for the best
drilled company Militia organizations from
oil portions Of the United States will partici.
rate, besides about 1000 Mexican militiamen
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28
\ strnn,se NYhIts llnn.

Detective Edelin captured u strange white
man yesterday near tho Riggs house, and
locked him up at tho FIFTH precinct s.ation
he is charged with stealing pair OF shoes
from that hotel. Tho stranger is thought by
lhe police TO be sharp crook. He stcadfastly
Tefuses 10 give his name. II is thought by
the detectives that he Is ono OF tho parties
implicated In the robbery Of Taylor Il Co.'s
store, on Pennsylvania avenue several years
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-28

The Swiss minister's residence, on Capitol
hill, is surrounded by large square of
ground. The fence around the premises is
quite low. The minister is great admirer
Of blooded dogs, aud has several tine New
fOupdlands. Shortly before noon yesterday
some miscreant threw poisoned meat into the
grounds. One Of tho pets ate portion of the
meat, and Minister Frey is now mourning
the loss Of of his most valuable dogs.