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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

Petitions and complaints have been received
from citizens Of the condition of the sidewalk
on Third street, between o aud 7; for Il sewer
on II street. between Four.and-a.half and
sixth southwest; iOr gas lamps on Tenth street
east and of the sidewalk on p street. between
Ninth and Tenth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

THE Exposition Universelle de Part Culln.
aire" awarded the highest honors TO Angos-
tura Bitters as the most etlicacious stimulant
10 excite the appetite and To keep the diges-
tive organs in good order. Ask for the genu-
Inc article manufactured only by DR.. j. q. b..
slegert y Sons, and beware of limitations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

To THE LEBIG Company: HospirAL FOR
RurTuREp AND CEIprLED, l2d street and Lex
afforded many OF our suffering patients most
decided relief, for which | am truly grateful.
JAMES KSIGHT NJ. D., Surgeon.in chief
Ask for Liebg Co.'s Amlcated Extract of
Witch Hazel, Invaluable in spinal irritation
and all pains of rupturcd, paralyzed, and
Crippled. Also plles and eRtarrh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04
1RIonrwoop rnces, lIrlday Dc. 8.
nnhhnh hx IIIs Cnmnnninn.

Nellie Parker, white girl, was held in $500
for the grand jury yesterday by Judge Smell
for stealing so from Charles Erickson, of 2O32
Seventh street. Erickson invited Nellie TO
take ride, aud when she let he missed so,
aud had her arrested.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04
Suit on n Fire Policy.

Suit at law has been entered by f. q, Wheeler
against the Continental Fire Insurance COM
pany of New York, through his solicitor, Mr..
Fred. Jones, to recover 81 600, the amount of a
policy on his property, on Is, near Seventh
street, which was destroyed by fire last August,
and which the company has refused to pay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

IL BOYS OvERCoArs.-That department Is
chock full of them. The little folks can be
kept, warm whether you have large, or
them around. Eiseman Bros, corner eth and T.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

THE superb display Of diamonds and watches
at Jacobs Brothers establishment, 1929 Penn
sylvania avenue, should be seen by every one
Their goods are marked in plain figures, and
are extremely low
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

Dry sermons are bad enough, but for the
minister 10 preach them through his nose is
ineXcusablc. Or. Bulls Cough Syrup will
save both minister and sermon II taken in
time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

suRTouTs.-This overcoat Is coming INTO
public favor with boom, and, If properly cut
and made, is the most dressy overcoat a gen
tleman can wear. We have them in Elysian,
Lambs Wool, Chinchilas, and Kerseys, and
as perfcct-titting garments as talent and first
class workmanship can make them. Eiseman
Bros, corner 1lh nnd L.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

JACOBS BROTHERS, 1920 Pennsylvania avenue,
rings weighing 10 earats Price SLIGO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04
Reduced Rates TO the Worlds Exposition at
New Orleans via Ii. & O. II. II.

Excursion tickets are now on sale at the
offices of Baltimore and Ohio railroad, GIG and
1851 Pennsylvania avenue, aud at depot for
the New orleans Exposition, rate $40 for round
trip, going and returning the same route. For
tickets by one route. returning a different
route, SIS. Special rates for parties of fifty or
more, These tickets are good going for fifteen
days, good for return passage fifteen days, and
1885. For Information as TO different routes
and accommodations apply as above.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-04

SENATORS AND MEMBERS will find full stock
Of gentlemen's dress hrts at the establishment
of Stinemetz IL Son, 1897 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Take your friends to Capitol park, 4:so.


The children of the Universalist Sunday
school and their friends, under the auspices
Yf the Cove Band of Mercy, spent Saturday
on the grounds of the Soldiers home, in de.
lghtful picnic fashion. The baud went out
with banners and colors flying-the first ban
ner of the kind brought out in Washington
and gave literary and musical concert on
the grand stand stand in the cemetery, after
which the day was passed in amusements in
the lower part of the Soldiers home grounds.
Among the concert exercises was violin solo
by Miss Matte Saxton. dialogue written
for the occasion, carried on by the Misses
Lizzie Blasland, Julia Thompson, Miner
Beachett, Dora and Ada Stone, and an a. b.
trophe to the flag, recited by Manic Brooks.
All the recitations and songs were selected
with reference to the decoration season and
their humane teachings and were rendered
in manner very pleasing to the soldiers and
others present
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
A. Brooke. ............" .,............. 70 8
.. BrOOke.. ................ ..-............ Ol 2

In the special match for the Kittredge
prize, open to any member of tho Potomac
club except Messrs. Bartlett and Maxson,
"a arrows at 80 yards, Messrs. Flint and Ran
dali tied on "a arrows, tied again at As, and
on shooting n third series of "a Mr.. Flint won
by a few points, both bowmen scoring above
22j on the ~ arrows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett won tho first prizes
among the Potomacs, aud the latter first
prize among the ladies in the unknown dis
lance match.
The prizes were quito evenly distributed
by the hand of fortune, Baltimore taking
four, Sandy Spring, Nd, five, while the dis
trict won eight.
Lunch preceded and followed the contests,
and every archer present proved by strength
of appetite the validity of the claim made
by its devotecs that archery is one of the
healthiest as we'll as jolliest of outdoor sports
This is generally supposed to be day sport
but the moon was shining brightly when
"good-by" was said and the weary bowmen
homeward turned their way. Tho Potomacs
have received cordial invitations to visit
Baltimore and Sandy Spring, Nd, later in
| the season.
At the weekly meet of the Potomacs Sstur
day the demoralizing effect OF Fridays picnic
was apparent as no less than three bow
strings broke and every archer but two fel
off sadly in score.
The leading scores were:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 10. 1884
Scaled proposals. for furnishing Stationery for the.
fiscal year ending June 60 1880, will he received az
this Department until the 17th DAY OF JUNE,
1854, at IL o'clock
plication.
The bids will he considered and accepted or rejected
Item by Item; aud this advertisement and the pro-
posal so far A5 accepted by the Secretary of the
Treasury, and the bond accompanying the same,
shall constitute the contract between the Govern.
ment and the bidder or bidders, and no further
trttct will be executed
The articles contracted for must be furnished from
time TO time during the year, in quantities pursuant
TO orders from the Department. The entire qualtl-
ties WILL however, be called for during the year.
Each proposal must DO signed by the individual or
firm making IT. and be accompanied by bond with
sufficient suretes In the sum oftwo thousand dollars
Q2OOO(, approved by United states officer of tho
u form TO be furnished by the Department., condi-
toned for furnishing such portions of the articles
may heawarded under 1t, and the performance of the
| contract.
Proposals unnccompanled by such bond will not be-
considered, and contracts will be awarded only
established manufacturers of, or dealers In, the
| articles.
Proposals TO be addressed to the undersigned and
marked proposals for Stationery"
Deliveries must be free of charge Mt the Treasury
Department, Washington, D, C., ana Will be subject
10 inspection by expert detailed for the purpose
by the Secretary of the Treasury and the delivery OF
an Inferior article Will be deemed sufficient cause TO
annul the contract at the option Of the Secretary
The department reserves the right to waive defects
and reject any all bids.
No award will be made until Congress shall make
| the necessary appropriation.
| CHAS. ]. FOLGER,
my13-m4t Secretary of the Treasury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Athletic Park game to.day-VDlontine, umpir
MFrenehyD ross Captured.

French Richard Ross, the murderer of Isaac
Tenney, was captured by sorgt Boyle and
Detective Raj on Saturday at the house of a
relative named Murphy, near Sandy Springs,
Md, about fifteen miles from the city. He
surrendered without resistance. He was tired
out. Ho said that no walked to the Smith
sonian grounds after tho killing and laid
down under tree, awakening at daylight,
and going to his brothers house, on Capitol
hill. lie started Friday night for Murphy
house, and arrived there shortly before he
was arrested. Ross had shaved off his mus
tache, which entirely changed his appearance,
His photograph was taken, and he was re-
moved to the Jail.
The funeral of Tenney, the murdered man,
took place yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock
from his late residence, on NJ street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Cincinnati VS., washlngtons Today at 4.ao.
The Burnside Affair.

The clerks of tho postoflice department
were paid Off on Saturday by Mr. Whitney,
Of the cash room of the treasury. Tho
vacancy caused by the removal of Col. Burn
side will be filled by the appointment of a
fourth class cork of the office. Col. Burnside
is still in jail, aud stoutly refuses to talk
He 10 allowed the liberty of the Jail during
the day, and receives many friends. Judge
j. M. Wilson, his counsel, will in few days
move tor n reduction Of bail. A number Of
Col. Burnside's friends have stated that since
Col. Burnside was sunstrucka short time ago
he has been a changed man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

The following new music has been received
from Ellis s. Co., the publishers sunny
Weather." "Alack-a.day," and "rhe Glover
Challenge" These are pleasant songs the
words of each being by Mrs. n. l.. 8. Burke
("Mouse in tho Corn cry, the music of the
first two by II. p. banks, and of the last by
Theodore NoellinR. Also arrangements for
the piano of airs from the following operas
Handkerchief" and merry War" These
are not difficult, and the most popular airs
have been selected by Mr.. Theodore Noel
ling, who has also given simplifed ar
rangement Of Strauss waltz, "A N light in
Venice"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
The Diamond SHIRT.

The old established firm of Daniel Miller &
Co., which h since 1876 held representative
and commanding position in the wholesale
dry goods and notion trade of Baltimore,
organized four years ago o manufacturing
department in connection with their business
for the manufacture of shirts and overalls.
This department has rapidly developed into
an industry giving constant employment to
$50 hands, and has become an important and
growing branch of their business. "The
Diamond Shirt " has been widely advertised
and pushed until its recognized merit COM
mands for it the largest sale of any shirt in
America
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
WITH BOW AND ARROW.
Fourth Annual Field Day and Prize Meet
OF the Potomac Archors.

Tho fourth annual field day and prize meet
Of the Potomac Archers occurred on their
range at University place Decoration day.
Barring strong wind across the range, which
tried the skill of tho bowmon, better day
for the meet could not have been desired.
Tho forenoon was devoted to renewing old
friendship with visiting archers from abroad
and practice at the targets. Baltimore sent
ovor ten, and Sandy Spring, Nd, added half
dozen more srchers to those from the dis.
trict and when tho first contest, that at the
unknown distances, was called, there was no
lack of life on the grassy range. Thirty
archers entered for tho match and twelve
arrows were shot ut distances unknown till
after the shooting was finished. The record
was.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
United States Marshaps Sale.

BY virtue OF n writ OF venditiona exponas, issued
out OF the Clerks ONCE of the supreme Court of tho
District Of Columbia and to me directed Will sell
at public sale, for cash. In front of the Court House
door Of said district, ON MONDAY, the On DAY OF
JUNE 1854, at IL O'clock M, all the right, title,
claim and interest fthe defendant In and TO the fol.
lowing described property, to wit:
Part OF lot No. 2, in square No 1877, beginning for
the same on Il street northwest, So feet Oh inches
west of the southeast corner of said lot, running
thence west on ]. street Il feet on inches thence
on said alley feet thence due south feet thence
due east feet OILY inches thence due south % feet to
the beginning together with the improvements
thereon In the City of Washington, levied upon as
the property of the defendant, Albion r. Howe, to
satisfy Xendtiona exponns No. 25O2o at law, In
ihvor of Ellen Kennedy.
CLAYTON McMICHAEU,
U, S. Marshal.
m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
litS

SCoTT.-On Saturday, May 81, 1884, at B p. M,
after long and painful Illness GEORGE L. ScorT,
in the 3Sth year of his age.
Funeral Will take place from his late residence,
Thyson House corner ofSeyenth and streets north
aves and friends respectfully invited to attend
prince George county (dd.) papers please copyl y
STEWART.-At 1:20 q. m, May 81, 1884, Mrs
JANE b. STEWART, daughter of Col William o. Drew.
in the Gath year of her age
Funeral at 8 p m. Monday, June 2, from 1887
Thirtieth street, West Washington Friends of the
family respectfully invited. Interment at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
ST. CLAIR.-At 1880 p. M, May 81, 1854,
GEORGE H. ST. CLAIR, oldest son OF Roseana 1T.
Clair, aged AZ years.
Funeral will take place at Congressional Gene,
terry, Monday. June 2, at o'clock. Relatives and
friends are invited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Go to Capital park to-day at $50,


In tho case of Emma g. ID. Nickerson
against Azor II. Nickerson, William d.
Matthews, and Lena Dillor Carter, in which
a bill and auended bill was filed in equity
for the appointment of a receiver and an in.
junction to restrain the sale or transfer of
certain property on Dupont circle, the Same
was ordered to DO dismissed last Saturday by
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

the compliments counsel, Mr. ]. J. johnson /,
and another bill was Immediately filed. The
last charges principally the same facts al
legged in the bills dismissed, but adds thereto
certain interrogatorios TO DO answered by the
defendants, but waving answers to tho bill
and the interrngntoriea under oath.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
PROPOSALS. FOR STATIONERY.
PosToEFIC1s DEPARTMENT.
WAsnINnTON. ID. C.. MaY 2. 1884

WAsHINGrox, D. c., May 2, 1884.
Scaled proposals will be received at this depart
ment until y O'Clock M, op THURSDAY, JUNE5,
1854, for furnishing Stationery for the of first
and second class postoces for one year from July L.
1854.
Blank forms Of proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto, Will DO furnished on application to
this department.
Proposals. should be addressed tho First Assist
ant Postmaster General and Endorsed proposals for
Stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right ito
reject any or all bids
w. @. GRESHAM,
mY5-mtth-aM Pnstmnster IiennrnI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Tho Young Mems Christian association
will give moonlight excursion this evening
on the W. w. Corcoran. Tho excursions
given by tho association each year have been
we'll patroniSed and thoroughly enjoyable
The steamer leaves promptly at @ y. MI re-
cakes, cream, &c, will DO served on board tho
boat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

The distance proved to be 761 yards ms shot
by the bowmen and 35b yards by the ladies'
Though several of tho latter made their debut
at tho meet, all scored, while three gentlemen
failed to hit tho target.
The scoring of tho home club in their con-
tests which followed, was tho best yet made
by them on a field day. though four of their
best archers were absent. The ladies shot at
the Columbia and the gentlemen at the
American round in this and all subsequent
contests,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
9ropusais.
PROPOSALS. FOR STATIONERY.
PosTorFIcE DEPARTMENT,

NAShlNuION. ~ ", 1uy 1, 1881.
Sealed proposals win be received at this depart
ment untn IL o'clock M, on THURSDAY, JUNE .,
1884, for furnishing Stationery for the Postoflce de-
partInent for one year frotu July /, 1884.
Blank forms of proposals, showing the Items and
estimated quantities required, together with circular
relating thereto, will be furnished application to
this department.
Proposals should be aGdressedt to the First Assist
ant Postmaster General and Endorsed Proposals for
stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
w. @. GRESHAM,
myD-m&th-4w Postmaster General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

A festival. for the benefit Of the Poor Chill
dren's Country homo will BIO given by Miss
Jessie Daniels and Miss Matte jenkins this
evening at 8 O'Clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
BUSINESS MENTION.

z. J. Lockwood has been appointed general
passenger agent Of tho Great Kenesaw route
in this city. Mr.. Lockwood was formerly
with the Virginia Midland Railway company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Services at the Concordia German Lutheran
church yesterday were made especially inter-
esting by the confirmation of large number
Of young people
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

LIeHTNINa-Have your lightning rods repaired
or Now Excelsior Copper Rods erected. D. H.
Kuehng, 419 18th street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

The sidewalks and roadway in the vicinity
of New Jersey avenue and N street southeast
were flooded by tho bursting Of wator main
Saturday morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. George Blair did not lose his $55 at the
Keystone house, as was erroneously stated in
THE REPUBLICAN last Saturday, but else
Nyl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

The Palais Royal "Openins.'
The annual summer opening commence;
to-day. The souvenirs" Of the occasion will
no doubt attract many to tho above popular
establishment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
FAREWELL TO THE TRoTrERs.
An Exciting Race OF Seven Heats and the
FavoriIes Beaten.

The meeting Of the Driving club ended at
Ivy City ON Saturday with moderate attend
ance aud two good contests. The 1888 trot-
ting class was quite an interesting struggle,
requiring seven heats before it was decided,
and resulting in the downfall of Young
Smuggler and Fleet Medium, the favortes
Hedgess Juliet dropped heat of the pacing
race to Pearl and then went in and won tho
next three heats with ease. Ono thing the
meeting settled decisively is that while Wash
ingtOn people patronize the gallopers as well
us any people in tho country, their interest in
the trotter5 is languid at best. The races re.
suited as follows:
First race-PurBe $500, divided for 2:33 trotters
j. H. Phillipss b. q. Orange Boy.... o b l
j. X Leayt.tsb & Fleet Medium. 3 .
j, w. Illness br S. Young Smugglvrs. ! 3 3
G X. Hopes gr. &. Ike Medium. q 2 q o 0
j. L. Turner'S b. IN. Lille Dale...,., o 4r.o
G, u. Collins gr T. II. w. Beechet.... 30 I, o.
Harry S. Ward Medium and Pilot Boy drawn.
Time, 2l9I, $50, 2:20l{. 232I4, 230 23l S 2;S5.
Second rnCe-purse $500. divided Tor $50 PAGERS
M, NJ. Hedge9s b, m. Juliet ,,,.,,. l
William B. McDonald's b. m. PEARL. Q 3
T. S. Duugan's Oh. &. GO'sip..,...,... 3322
Time, 229l5 &g9l, 2:3JT, 2'29A
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

William II. Barnes was fined 1905 in the
police court Oh Saturday for being an un-
licensed commercial agent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

SPEAKING Tunrs. Electric Bells, Iron Safes Re
paired. D. II. kuohling
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

CLEANLINESS Is next to godllnoss' Oct nearer
heaven by using SAPOLIO when you clean house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Sprtial s1utitrs.
NgSs PERSONAL TAKES.


WAsHINGToN, H. g., June ., 1884.
Taxpayers personal property Hr" hereby notified,
In obedience to law that they are required 70 make
out and return to this oceu stqtoment ui Their per-
sOnsl property, under oath, within iorty-tNc Gays
from this date, ana in default of such return the
is required BY law to make out such state
ment from tho best Information that can he obtained
and add thereto a penalty Of 90 per centun:
Blank schedules can he obtained at this Office
BY order Of the Commissioners OF the district OF
Columbia. ROBERT r. DODGE,
ipg-Dt Assessor, u. G.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
PROPOSALS. FOR SUPPLIES.

OFFICE or THE COMMISSIONERS,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASnINGToN, May IS, 1854
Sealed proposals Will be received at the office as
above until IL o'clock noon TUESDAY, JUNE 10.
for furnishing Supplies comprising Stationery Blank
Forms, School Books Furniture, Hardware,
Forage Meats Fuel CtIrbing SSi &c 10 the yarl,
branches OF the District Government for the year
ending June 30, 1885.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
all bids or parts of bids.
Information, samples, and blanks Will be furnished
upon application NJ room II, Morrison Building,
FOur-und-a-half street.
by order Of the Engineer Commissioner, ID. @.
my2S1lt i. o. BECKETT, Property Clerk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Bvr1Bs,Flnh and X streets northwest, exchanges
for old stoves,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
DRoPoSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR FREED
IL MANS HOSPITAL


DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIOR.
May ~, 1854.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
mcnt until IL o'clock IN. TIL URSDAY, JUNE IL,
1854 for furnishing Supplies, consisting mainly OF
meats, groceries, dry goods, clothing, medicines and
fuel for the Of the Freedman's Hospital, In tha
city for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1856 Blank
forms of proposal specifications, and schedules,
showing the Items and estimated quantities required,
will be furnished application 10 this Department.
ii. NJ. TELLER,
my2S, 30.ju2, q, o. 10-Wot Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Ms, THE COLUMnlAN, UNIVERSITY LAW
AkxS SCHOOL.

Tie Annual Commencement Of the Law School OF
thG-Coumbian University VIII take place ut the M.
tIonal Theater ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, ut O'Clock
y.
The address to the graduating class will be de
liyered by the Hon. Daniel w. Voorhees,, of Indiana
ie.,.ot JAMTS' C. wrTIINCi President
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

NoTICE.-The Annual Meeting Of the Lot owners
of GlenwoOd Cemetery, for the election of Trustees u
serve for the ensuing year Will be held ON MONDAY
JUNE ., at g PIN, at MARINIS HALL, on E It,,
between 9th and 10th streets -
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

TN THOMPSON.
II . 1000 PA. Av. N. w.
This morning at IL o'clock shall sell ut my aucs
tion rooms q complete line of household effects.
Terms cash.