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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Seats for boys AZ game to-day.


An amendment to tho law relating to tho
sale of bricks in tho district WAS sub
mitJed to Maj. LydeclSer yesterday by
the committee on bricks of tho Fode-
ration of Labor Unions Of Washington. Tho
amendment is as follows "lill bricks sold or
offered for sale in tho District of Columbia,
except cornice or fancy bricks, shall measure
not less than nine inches in length, four aud
u half inches in width, and two and quarter
inches in thickness ANY bricks sold or
offered for sale in the said district under the
said size by any brick merchant will subject
the said merchant to q penalty of $50 line or
sixty days in jail for the lirst otlense, or both
and $500 fine or one year in Jail, or both, fol
the second otfense; tho said fin es TO be col
lected the same as other district fines"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
fosrorr1cG DEPARTMENT,

WNSHINGrON, d. O. May I, 1851
Sealed proposnls Will be received at this depart
ment until IL O'Clock M, on THURSDAY, JUNE o,
1884, br furnishing Stationery for the Postolce de-
pertInent for one year from July l, 1884.
blank forms Of proposals showing the items and
estimated quantities required, together with circular
relating thereto, WILDE furnished on application to
this department
Proposals should be addressedto tho, First Assist
ant Postmaster General and Endorsed Proposals for
Stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right to
reject any or all BIDS.
w. q. GRESHAM.
myb-mNth-dw Postmaster General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Tho Union Veteran Corps 1st Company, accom-
panied Uy the Continental Gu rd5 ana Meade IosL
No. ., q. "A. r., will decorate the graves OF ther
comrades In the National Cemetery 81 Frederlcks-
mediation for all, ~ no CrOWdlng. Round Trip NJ,
children, IL years and under, u. Trains leave BAT
tmoro and Potomac depot at + q IN. ShUrp, ntu ar
rive inlWeshlnston OF return Ut 9 n. ~ Persons
visiting FREDERICKSBURG are requested 10 brlng q
small donation OF 1owcrs and ever{recns. my21-3t
s,-svus THE PARTN ERSHIP HERBrOtORB
hssSs existing between d. w MiDDLEr N ana y
T.. MIDDLETON In this day dissolved BY mutual
consent, u. ". MIDDLETON retiring. The husl-
VIII be continued under the old nane OF Middle
VI b,ya7.Gt Sc. MIDDLETON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Delegates and Visitors Attending the Re

publican National Convention ut Chs
cago.
Tho Pennsylvania railroad will place on
sale May 20 to June inclusive round trip
tickets to Chicago from Washington and
Baltimore at $21.5O, good for return trip until
June -. The Pennsylvania railroad offers
superior advantages To delegates and visitors
attending tho convention, and patrons are
assured of a speedy and comfortable journey.
Three daily fast through trains $40 n. M.
fast line, 7:40 p. IN. western express, and 10 p.
M Pacific express. Pullman sleeping cars on
all through trains. Special trains can be
arranged for, sleeping cars chartered, and
space reserved on all trains by application tc
ROBERT A. PARKE.
Passenger Agent. Southeastern District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Rose McDovitt, one of Judge snells regu
lar callers, was sent to tho workhouse fol
ninety days yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
"Aldcrney Dairy wagons"

Lemuel Smith paid So in the police court
yesterday for assuultng Catharine Ray.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Two houses, Nos 1112 aud lila w street,
owned by Henry Rupert wore damaged TO
the extent of $500 by FIRE yesterday at noon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Elizabeth Clary, alias Nine. Tapp, was fined
800 in the police court yesterday for keeping
q house of ill-fame on Maryland avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

L1oHrNtSa-Havo your lightning rods repaired,
or New Excelsior Copper Rods erected. j. II.
Kuchlng, 410 18th street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

NorniSe can mako house cleaning easy, but
SAPOLlO will ease IL very much Try II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

George Smith was fined $40 in the police
court yesterday for indecent exposure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

That we arc our own manufacturers which in
sures honest made clothing and low prices.
Eiseman Bros, the most popular clothiers and
tailors cor TIN and Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

srrAKINo Tunrs Electric Bells, Iron Safes Re.
paired j. IL huchling.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
BUSINESS MENTION.

Charles Zyprechb white boy, was held for
tho grand jury, in the police court yesterday,
for embezlling $3.50 from T. J. Augustfer,
baker
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
se.SArs JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, BAL
RsG TlMORE.


The Examinations for Admission begin MONDAY,
JVNF p ut o a. m. Circulars relating to Collegiate
Instruction In the University will DO sent on appllca-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Fop bcdbuzs and moths get Harris Roach Powder,
No poison. Depot. I'll Second street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

THE great trotting meeting begins on Tuesday.
All the fastest Irottsrs aud pgger5,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

ovERMAN, win Benham, st. Cloud Sleepy Joe
and Tony Newell trot on Tuesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Mnnager Sensible sanltarIuu

When purchasing Allcocks Porous Plastors
do not fail to sec that tho registered trade
mark stamp is on each plaster, Us mono are
genuine without it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Qiro.

UPHAM.-At Fort Walln Walla, w. T., NAV IL
1854, 10 the wife of Capt. f. *. UPHAM, 1sG u, B.
Cavalry, daughter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Suttiou Sales.
Thomas DOwlingO
AUCTIoNEER,
!. CATALOGUE TRADE sALBT

GREAT
.s'''''''.s~'
CATALOGUE TRADE sALEi
OF FINE CARRIAGES, BUGQIIss PUA ETONa
BUSINESS AND Delivery WAGONS MfsNoNS'
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, at IL o'clocka in sharp
=, Az Repository, OIL and BI3 - street northwest
lhose GOODS are all OF Finest Grades and manuiac-
luredby Hest Makers In New York, PtnnsvIvnnIa.
MnsSnohufCtts, aud Virginia aud sold subject 10 IND
usual gunrnnteo for one year Goods now On exhibi.
ton. Colin ~ Co., Agents for Manufnnturpra
-my23-Ot THOs. BOWLING, Auctioneer
United States Marshal's Sale.
by virtue OF q writ of vendtiona exponns. isanod
out OF the Clerks Olice fthe supreme Courtof the
Dhtricto OF Columbia aud to directed. Will soli
az public sale for cash, In front OF the Court House
door Of said district, on MONDAY, the % DAY or
sIUNE, 1854, nt IL o'clock NJ, oil the right title,
eclnlm and interest ofthe defendant In and TO the Isl
fioMlug qesctIped property, TO wit;
Part OF lot No. a. In square No. 1917 beginning for
he aaineon street northwest, 3S feet Oh inches
Woat OF the southeast cornqr of said lot, running
due north 100 feet 20 public alley thence due east
on said alley feet, thence due south feet thence
due east feet Oh inches thence due south pb feet To
me BEGINNING, together with the improvements
the property Of the defendant. Albion y. Howe 20
satisfy Xendltiono oxponns No, 26O25 at law, Ia
ihvor OF Ellen Kennedy.
CLAYTON OfoMICHAEL,
NJ, - U. s. Marshal.
Tnos: DowLtNo, huctloncer. myi0-90t
L. 1000 PA. Az. N. w.
. This morning Mt IL o'clock shall sell nc my nuc.
Terms Clah.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
8orn.

PURE Virginia claret only 81 per gallon. John
H. Magruder, lil7 New York avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
United States Marshai's Sale.

Ia THOMPSON,
IL 1000 PA. Az. N. w.
This morning ut IL o'clock shall sell nc my auc.
ten rooms a complete line OF household efrects.
Terms Cuah.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Letters for Europe need not be specially directed
for dispatch by any particular steamer In order 10 He'
cure speedy delivery ut destination. AS all Trans.
Atlantic mails forwarded by the iastest vessels
available. - -, ia,
Foreign mails for the week ending May 81 VIII
t rid SO nj pfl M
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Ey@S
chinery will please bear in mind that we are now
offering line of Lubrcating Oils that cannot be
celled in price or quality. We mention the FL
Dorado Engine and Capital Cylinder as two of the
best oils now in use. Testimonials can be seen at
our office We also have in stock all grades fBlack
Oils, Linseed. Lard, and Sperm Oils, Vacuum,
Harness Oil. and Hoof Ointment.
n. A. POOLE q Co,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
PHILADELPHIA SCOURGED.
The Powers g. Weightman Chemical
Works Totally Consumed,

The Powers g. Weightman Chemical
Works Totally Consumed.
PHILADELPHIA, February 29.-Five
fires occurred during last night, and
owing to the violence of the wind and
the great distance between the verious
alarms, the fremen found much trouble
in keeping the flames under control.
The most disastrous fire was at the
chemical works of Powers q Weightman,
largest of the kind in the country, which
were totally destroyed. The loss at this
place will be over $1,O00,000. The fire
was first discovered about l o'clock, but
the alarm was not responded to because
the only engines in that fire district
were already engaged in combat
ing fire in the wool mills
at Second and Lehigh Avenues.
Ore of the two engines which answered
the first call came distance OF nearly
two miles.
At 2:15 A. NJ. general alarm was
sounded. The firemen responded as
promptly as possible, but were weary
after working at one fire after another,
and the fires burning in various sections
of the city made their work appear end
less. They were Denumbed with cold,
but succeeded in keeping the neighbor-
ing buildings soaked with water, as the
wind enveloped them in perfect storm
of sparks and cinders. By 3 o'clock the
chemicals seemed to burn with such ex-
traordinary fierceness and the fire was
evidently spreading SO rapidly that
residents In the neighborhood left their
houses under the impression that terri
BILE explosion was liable to occur at any
moment. 1t was difficult to calm them
and induce them not to risk the lives of
their children by exposing them to such
a night. At this time the entire square
seemed to be vast sheet of flame and
soon after three explosions OF fusll oil
occurred. The burning fluid ran through
the streets and the fremen called upon
the citizens to help rescue the engines
aud hose carriages from the river of
blazing oil. The oil soon burned itself
out, hut the flames had spread across
the alleyway to tive-story brick bnlld-
ing stored with large quantity OF
combustible materials.
About the same time the Echo Car
pet Mil, at Lehigh Avenue and Pale
thorpe Street, and three or four dwell
ings adjoining were destroyed, inVolv-
ing a loss of S25 900.
The store Of Con Bros. & Co., prod
nee and commission merchants, No.
% South Water Street, was damaged to
the extent of $40, 900.
The other fires were not so serious,
but frequent alarms served to distract
the fremen, and tax the department to
its fullest capacity. Every fire COM
pany in the city was in service at one
time with one exception, viz: the engine
at frankfort, which was left as aprecau-
tionary measure to protect the great
number of mills in that section.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
''The Best is Good Enough for Me.v
[From the Boston Globe

ltrom the Boston Globe.}
"Two for a half dollar?" asked the
polite druggist.
eyes, that is the kind, but I will only
take one tonight; have left my case at
home, and they break up terribly in my
pocket" was the reply.
Reaching out handful of the choice
brand to his customer the apothecary
waited until he had selected one to suit
him and then replacing the rest in their
proper box took the proffered twenty
fye-cent piece and dropped it in his
till.
After doing this he furtively took two
dimesfrom box In the money drawer and
procuring some matches from q shelf,
ne dropped the money and the lucifers
in the young mems hand, saying as he
did 80, "Here, have match?"
The advice was taken by the youth and
when he had succeeded in lighting his
purchase and its costly aroma reached
the olfectory organs of his admiring
companion, she turned her Iove-lighted
orbs up to his and said in tones of wor-
shipful awe:
so, Charlie, how can you afford to
smoke twenty-five cent cigars?"
When he had assured her that "the
best is good enough for me-" his con
quest was complete and she departed in
his company, willing to follow him to
the ends of the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
Aquatic Frauds.
murder.
From the Chicago Times. ]

tFrom the Chicago Times.l
Civilization has improved many things,
both animate aud inanimate. LIZ has in
creased the size and improved the flavor
of every kind of fruit and vegetable,
and added to the productiveness of all
varieties of grain. It has converted
many savage beasts into animals that do
work for man and are worthy of his COM
partnership. Il has made the desert to
"blossom like the rose" It has drained
marshes and rescued land from the sea.
1t has not, however, improved rivers.
In many cases 1t has made them worse
than they originally were. The rivers
that behave worst are in highly civilized
countries. Witness the Rhine in Ger
many, the Pc in Italy, the Rhone in
France, and the Ohio and Mississippi in
the United States. Their behavior is
worse every year. During certain sea-
sons of the year their waters are limited
to channel so very small that naviga-
ton is difficult and IN places impossible.
At other seasons they break over their
banks In floods, carrying ruin and dew
astatiOn. The water of most rivers is
less clean than it was before the country
on their banks was settled and cities
and towns built. In many cases it is
positively offensive, unfit for animals to
drink, poisonous to fishes and repulsive
to water fowls. 1t does not cleanse; it
soils every thing that comes In contact
with it. Before railroads were invented
most inland towns were located on nav
igable rivers, on account of the aid they
afforded to transportation. The be-
havior of rivers has become changed to
such an extent by civilization that such
location is no longer desirable. Not
only property, but life has been rem
dered unsafe. At present transporta-
ton is impeded by several rivers. They
cannot be navigated, and interfere with
the running Of railway cars. They are
aquatic frauds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
The consuls of the League of Ameri-

The consuls of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen met in New York on the
23d. Among those present were N. M.
Beckwith, William V. Gilman, Stephen
Terry, ". @. Scribner, E. Fl. Pelonze,
3. L. Pettengill, E. K. Hill, L. 81.
johnson, T. S. Rust, F. III. Benton, @.
b. Sanders. A. G.. Coleman, H. @. Doug
las and F. P. Kendall. The report of
the corresponding secretary placed the
number of members on the rolls at
1888. Since the lastgmeeting IL divis-
ions have been organized, covering
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Penn
sylvania and this state. Upon the ,invi-
tation of the Washington Cycle Club, of
Washington, It was decided to hold the
annual meeting and parade of the league
in the national capital on Monday and
Tuesday, May 10 and 20. During the
meeting the championship races are TO
be contested, for which 5000 was appro-
priated by the league for expenses. DR..
Beckwith will command the league pa
rade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
The Effect of CALIFORNIA; Climate.
rFrom the San Francisco Chronicle.l

from the San Fl ancisco Chronicle.l
There can hardly be any question of
the climatic causes of nervousness and
restlessness here. Men can never rest
anywhere. They are restless during
business they drop into saloons and
drink they rush home they are hardly
there before they want to be off some
where "a quiet, pleasant evening is out
of the question. have noticed from
the experience of many people I know
that there is some climatic cause for
this. = friend of mine went up North,
and on his return noted the most ex-
traordinary change. While away he had
felt quite inclined to rest. He did his
business very quietly and enjoyed him
self. AS soon as he landed in San Fran
cisco the old nervous spirit appeared.
He hurried home. He felt that he
could not settle anywhere, and he hur-
ries now everywhere and is forever rest
less
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05

you may call it. Certain it is that the
CHA mo9ster is poisonous to a degree.
Tor Prof; Burt Wilder, of Cornell, showed
I me one ne mad IN a cage last summer,
the bite of which had killed q nnmhor
OF small animals he had put within it's
reach. Its poison is contained in mi
mute cells at the base of number Of
saw-Eike teeth. Though naturally q
sluggish brute, it at times exhibits the
most frightful quickness, darting like q
flash upon it's prey and Selling the same
between Its jaws, which it shuts and
keeps closed with the strength and te-
nacity of swapping turtle. The poison
slowly exudes and penetrates the wounds
made by the teeth, and if the victim be
an animal of lesser degree than a man
faintness and death speedily ensue. The
poison differs from that of every known
venomous snake in being an alkaIi.
while that of serpents is acid, It acts
directly on the heart and brain without
local effects of serious nature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
New York Clubs.

Joe Howard makes the following OBJ
servations on the fashionable clubs of
Gotham:
When I lock at the semi. monkeys who
fit in and about our club rooms and
club houses, I wonder that SO many
decent fellows are willing to be members
of any of our fashionable clubs.
The University Club admits none but
graduates Of established institutions of
learning.
The Union Club is devoted to the
comfort and social qualification of set
of noodles, among whom man of brains
shows like diamond in O handful Of
glass.
The Lotus Club receptions are worthy
of its past reputation, although nine
tenths of its time is occupied by game
sters, by drinkers and by smokers.
Nearly every member of the Union
League Club is a man of means, and,
while there are but few office-holders at
present, cannot, at the moment, think
of any member that would not be an
office-bolder if he had a chance.
The Manhattan Club while it's cuisine
is better than that of the Union League,
its membership somewhat more exclu-
sive and an entree to it more difficult to
obtain, has largely degenerated in in
fuence and In social stotus.
The Press Club is composed entirely
of men who earn their bread and butter
and what ever cake they may have, by
literary labors on the press. Candor
compels me to say that the shutting of
cards is more frequently heard than the
scratching of pens within its room.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05

and spinet, the English the virginia. and
harpslchord, che French the spinet, and
the Germans the clavichord and harp
sichord. The great characteristic of the
pianoforte was that by introducing the
hammer to strike the wire heavier
touch produces a louder, q gentler
touch, softer tone, thereby giving the
performer, as implied in the Instruments
name, the power of playing at will piano
or forte. The character of the music of
the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
was especially religious. With hardly
an exception all composers were Crgan-
lists, the organ having already reached
a high degree of mechanical perfection.
But the want of musical instruments
for the chamber, especially for the fair
sex, was more and more felt, and the
demand created the supply. There was,
however, a great lack Of variety and
pleasant expression in the earliest clay
ccin nuSic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
A DOUBLE EXECUTION.
Hanging of Two Murderers at jackson,

Hanging of Two Murderers at jackson,
Ohio.
JACKSON, Ohio, February 29.-Luke
and VIM. Jones, who, with Lubau
Stephens, had been found guilty of the
murder of Anderson Lackey, were
hanged to-day. They retired at 10
o'clock last night. After long season
of prayer with Reverend Hallingshead,
Methodist minister, who remained all
night with the men, they slept sound
ly and had to be awakened at
6 o'clock this morning. They
ate hearty breakfast, singing hymns
meanwhile. They kept on singing and
praying while preparing for the gallows
with the guard. When reporter en-
tered the cell they greeted him cheer
fully, saying they were doing their best
to die bravely. The procession formed
N the jail, the prisoners being amply
guarded for fear of violence. 1t
passed out of the front door of
the sheriff's office in full view
of the crowd in the street, and went
into the door of the enclosure where the
execution took place. The prisoners in
the jail looked through the grated win
dows upon the scene. The doomed
men stepped firmly up to their places
and the ropes were adjusted to their
necks. After their arms and legs were
tied. Then the minister, using notes,
made prayer lasting full half an hour.
The drop fell at ZIP. William
Jones struggled but Luke was still.
His neck was undoubtedly broken. The
body of William swung around with
the legs drawn up till they touched his
brothers body, causing feelingof hor-
ror among the spectators, The bodies
were cut down after the usual medical
examination, and placed in the hands OF
friends.
There was some talk in the crowd OF
lynching johnson, in jail for a recent
murder
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
Natural Hot Water in Arkansas.
fCor. Philadelphia Times.


No one who has bathed at Hot
Springs can deny that the effect pro-
duced upon the system and the physical
sensation in the water is totally different
from what is experienced in water arti-
ficially heated to the same temperature.
This difference cannot be accounted for
by the presence of mineral or organic
matter, nor by the free carbonic acid
that enables one to drink Hot Springs
water without nausea. If the tempera-
ture of the bath here be raised to 10
degrees the effects are so violent that to
remain in the bath twenty min
utes would bring on serious illness.
These waters have power that cannot
be explained, except by the presence of
some agent so subtle that it has escaped
the Investigations of science. May not
the electric currents in the water have
united the mineral ingredients with
the water in manner not otherwise at
tainable? This, of course, is pure spec
ulation, but science has not said its last
word. Some future Bunsen may find
an answer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-05
She Gave Him a Rope.
from the New York wor1d.1


Martin Crawn, Of Flatbrookville, n.
J., attempted 10 commit suicide last
week. He called on Miss Maria Emery,
his sweetheart, and asked her to marry
him, but she refused. He then babe
her an affectionate farewell, saying that
he would soon be in another world, and
asked Miss Emery for a piece of rope,
which the girl gave him. Crawn left
the house and started toward the woods,
and Miss Emery becoming alarmed sent
farm hand to follow him. The man
found Crawn sitting on limb of tree,
with one end fastened to the limb above
and the other end around his neck. AS
drawn jumped from the limb the man
cut the rope. Crawn was taken back to
the house, when he again entreated
Miss Emery to marry him, and again the
girl said she could not marry him. He
says he will yet take his life, as he can
not live without her. Miss Emery in
quires daily as to his condition.