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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
Money to Loan

CIV. Baker. of Mexico. Mo-.
a..ueial agent for Eastern
-.,tjes. has unlimfted funds
.laan at lowest rates Of inter
~fsbtainabie. on long tire.
in privilege Of paying prfn-
AL before maturity, either
!. ,art or whole. Security,
AFT lien On improved farms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

The sparish Students of Boston,
~ musical went q Che season, at
lgpera Hoase. T1.arsisy eve. March
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

Dent fat e read the new adj. of
j. NJ. Pollard. He will carry ap-iae
line Of isveiry and rwaeehes and is
one q ItheIbessjwlash sepd goods
ever in the West. He is a fine re-
lpairer and knows his business. Call
and see him and you will find him a
square man. IE0 no
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
I r RECORDER.

r are authorized to Announce
f. s. FROST
y, CITY Recorder; subject to the action OF the
I'VE nenocratic Convention. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

i cheapest IsanbkssvihlsI cashmer,.
In MeAieoI <sE tJSzahAa~atG Ia
brsAl.s 1t oras ~ esns BET yard j.
al coIors. a..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

J Va fHeoth is now postmaster of
He is a good man and
will make fine postmastessal.o ON
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

yrTR are authorized to announce
w ID. T. GENTRY
candidate for reelection to the office oil
ss.v Attorney, subject to the action of the City
ns!uoerzfie Convention, March Z, 1884.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

TIE are authorized TO announce
ED. WADE
rs an independent candidate for City Marshal
Election. April /, 1884.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

--p ara authorized to announce
Wh b. +. T0MLINSON
" .n5;date for reelection to the office q
psecrdef-subjeet TO the action OF the Dem
Inc Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
CITY MARSHAL.

CITY MARSHALL.
xvyg are authorized to announce
III Joseph MURRAY
candidate for reelection to the Office of
Gsty Marshal subject to the action of the City
nrmOefatic Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

~ are authorized TO announce
L A. p. VANCE
w -ua,date for Sheriff of Audrain county.
e ssh I to the rules and usages of the Demo-
cratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06

Andy winscort is now working
for the Press n a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
r0R MAYOR

CITY OFFICERS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNTY OFFICERS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
The uomeonathio Pound partv.

At the house warming pound party to be
given this afternoon and evening at the new
Homeopathic hospital building, HOG street,
the following named ladies will act as the re-
ception committee Mrs. Teller, Mrs. Nord-
h0ti, Miss Waite, Mrs. Gifillan, Mrs. DR..
Verdi, Mrs Totten, Mrs. A. S. Pratt Mrs
Lewis Clephane, Mrs. Henry d. Cooke Mrs.
Wilcox, Mrs. Barber, Mrs. DIR. Pope, and Mrs.
j. ID. Cook, jr The mere mention Of the fact
of the active participation of these ladies in
this entertainment is all that is sufficient to
insure TO those who are disposed to aid this
worthy enterprise by their presence a most
cordial welcome and two or three hours of
genuine enjoyment. Music by Donchs band.
Dancing will be the feature of the evenings
entertainment, and in addition there will be
various other attractions. A number of
prominent society young ladies will assist at
the different tables, gypsy tent, Rebecca 5
well, &c. Several of the young ladies of Mrs.
Somerss school will take special charge of
the confectionery table. The entertainment
will commence at o'clock aud continue
through the evening. slight admission
cha rye will be made after o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
Star OF Hope Lodge Good TempJr

Star OF Hope Lodge Good TempiREs.
The general activity throughout the order
of Good Templars in the district which is
very marked, and which is resulting in
growth of membership and general efficiency
in the temperance reformation to an extent
never before attained, is reflected in Star of
Hope Lodge, which is located at Riggles hall,
corner Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. The meeting held on last evening
was the largest yet held by the lodge, and
the enthusiasm manifested WAS great Sew
eral applicants for membership were initiated,
and to these an enjoyable reception was
rendered at the close of the ceremonies
A largo amount of routine business was
transacted, after which the election Of officers
for the ensuing term was entered upon, with
the following result; Mr., NJ. p. Caldwell, W.
@. T.; Miss Mamie Seymour, w. V. T.; Mr.. +.
l.. Woodward, w. Il. S.; Mr.. Q. IL. LaInson,
w. A. s.; Mr.. w. NJ. Barclay, w. +. S.; Mr., l..
IL. LanmGn, w. r.; Mrs. w, NJ. johnson, W.
g.; Mr.. George johnson, w. NJ; Miss
Ida Lanman, w. ID. HI Miss Manic
Lowerapt w. l. G.; Mr. os.Woels W. o. ST.;
II. IL. s., Mrs. f.. Il. Woodward; H. II. S.,
Miss Maggie Herbert, and Miss Carrie f..
Brookfeld, musical director. For the good
of the order, the lodge was entertained with
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
CANDLENIAS DAY.
The Time When the Ground Hog Comes
to the Front as a Weather Prophet.

The Time When the Ground Hog Comes
to the Front as a Weather Prophet.
Saturday is known in the Roman and An
glican church calendars as Candlemas. day.
In this country the same solemnity is not
paid the service as in some Catholic countries
of Europe or in England. On that day the
faithful can DO seen bringing wax candles to
their churches to be blessed by the priest,
part of which are given to the church to be
burned upon the altar, the residue carefully
put away at homo for religious rites when
needed in the household. The day is more
properly regarded as the feast OF
the qualification of the Virgin Mary.
1t has an early and unknown
date in Christian history. Some consider it a
one, arising out of the observance of the
festival of "Februation," or publication of
the people of pagan Rome. The popular
name is derived from the church of Rome, by
a blessing of the candles by the priests and
distribution of these among the people, by
whom they are afteIward carried in solemn
procession. The custom was also observed
in the church of England for many years.
The pope on this day offciates in the chapel
of the quirinal. and after tho ceremony is
placed in his chair and carried in procession
1t was designed to commemorate the
CnurCulllR, OF purluCatlOu, VI tho IL
gin Mary, and tho candle bearing
is understood to be what Simon said when he
took the infant Jesus in his arms and dc.
clared that He was light to tighten the
Gentiles. Henry VIII in 1889 proclaimed
that ION Candlemas day IL should be do
| clared that candle bearing is done in memofy
of Christ, the spiritual light whom Simon
did prophecy" 1t was customary also to re-
move Christmas trimmings on this day. 1t
was customary in Scotland for tho boy or
girl who gave the school teacher the most
money as present to be styled king or queen
and to be borne along the streets in gay pro-
cession. Foot ball matches were played
by the rival sections of town or be-
tween married and single men. There
is superstition that good weather
on this day indicates long continuance of
winter and bad crop, and foul weather is
hold to be good omen. All are familiar with
the old Scottish rhyme:
IfCandlemas day be dry and fair
Tho half o. winters to come and mair
If Candlemas day DO wet and foul
The half o. winters gone at Yule.
In Germany there are proverbial express
sions: First the shepherd would rather have
| the wolf enter his stable on Candlemas day
than the sun second, the badger peeps out of
his hole ON Candlemas day, and when he finds
snow walks abroad; If sunshine, he draws
back into his hole. In America the ground
hog is the weather prophet, and upon his
movements that day tho character of the
weather depends for several weeks thereafter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
ALCOHOL OR sANToNIN.
Prof dc smedt's Analysis OF the Stomach
OF the Arnold Child.

Prof DE smedrs Analysis of the Stomach
OF the Arnold Child.
Prof De Smedt, the district chemist, has
submitted an elaborate report of his analysis
of the contents of the stomach of the Arnold
child, wis died after taking teaspoonful of
Handlers bitters. The report states that one
half Of the contents of the childs stomach
contained 4-10 grains of santonin, the active
principle of NORWOOD. The average dose of
santonin is one-third of grain twice day.
There were also traces of alcohol aud the re-
port concludes: "The case is rather compli-
Gated. Many symptoms indicate poisoning as
we'll by alcohol as by santonin; the latter is
found in a quantity sufficient to produce
death, while the former is only found in
traces There are however, many cases of
acute alcoholic poisoning where quite large
quantity of alcohol had been taken before
death and where traces only were found; but
in.almost every case alcohol was discovered
in the brain of the victim, even by its pecu-
liar odor." The professor, therefore, makes
no conclusion as to the actual cause of the
fatal end of the child, whether by alcohol, by
santonin, or by both, and, with the report of
his CHI emical investigation, leaves the conclu-
sion to the meditation of the pathologst.
Another report of the analysis of the bitters
will be made in few days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

TARBELL.-On jan 80, 1884, Mrs. EuGENIA L.,
wife of Hon. j. Tarbell, of Mississippi.
Funeral will take place Friday, Feb: at IL M,
from the residence of her husband, 0ls and .o2o
New York avenue northwest
GODFREY.-On Jan 81, 1884, at 722 Twelfth
street, of dlphtheria, HELEN STORMS GoDFREY
only daughter Of Ira and Emily Godfrey, aged z
years and months.
Friends requested to attend funeral at residence
Sunday, Feb. 3, at o'clock.
MISUNDERSTANDING at $40 p. m. Jan. 30, 1884,
WILLIAM HUNTER, in the I'D year of his age.
Funeral from the residence of his brother-n-law,
John #. Lehman, No 100 Twelfth street north
west, on Friday Feb. 1, ut p. His friends and
thOsa of the flInlly invited attend
LANG.-Jan. 90 1884, MARGARET Il. LANG be-
loved wife of William Lang and daughter of Charles
u. Harrison, aged % years months and days.
Funeral Friday at 2 p IN. from the residence of her
husband, lOO4la street southeast. Friends and
relatives invited TO attend. ~
JACKsoN.-on Jan. 30, 1884, EPHRAIM Il. JACK
son, aged 80 years, Il native of Darlington. s. G.
Funeral viii take place from his late residence
1919 street northwest, Friday, Feb /, at o'clock
D. Friends Of the family are invited 10 attend, a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

A serious accident occurred to Henry Lar
man, the IL year old son of Mr.. Henry Lar
man, of the district water department, yester-
day afternoon. Tho injured boy was playing
with several other boys in the half finished
buildings on A street, between Fourth and
Fifth streets southeast when he accidentally
fell through two stories, striking his head, and
breaking his leg. He was removed to his
home, on Fourth street, near b street south
east and DIR. Bayne summoned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Michigan Republican Association.

A meeting of the Michigan Republican
association was held at Timms's hall, corner
Seventh and d streets, last evening, with
President b. A. Horlan in the chair. There
was a large and enthusiastic attendance, and
after the miscellaneous business was trans
acted u motion prevailed to give an enter
tainment to the Michigan delegation in
congress, and committee of six were
appointed by the chair to make arrangements
for the same, composed of Hon. C. P. Lincoln,
L, q. Boonard, l.. Z. Gridley, A. NJ. Sprague,
III. NJ. NeWcomb. and N. ]. Smith.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

GENTLEMEN needing the services OF an eN-
pcreuced physician who makes diseases OF men
specially should send IL cent, in postage STAN s
for THE LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH" new book
of nestimable value. IL gives sound advice aud
information, and is comprehensive in detail. Ad-
dress the author, j. BRYAN NJ. d.,
ll7 East Fifteenth street, Now York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
oROuGn oN CouoRso Troches. l5c. LIQUID,


The full list of delegates from the depart
ment of the Potomac to the national encamp-
ment, Grand Army of the Republic, comprises
Gen. Stewart Van Vliet Gen, Il. w. Whitaker
Col. Charles King; alternates, n. N. Holland
Edw. Webster, and j. b. Cutler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

The case of Susanna Steep against James J..
Carroll for $1,000 damages was heard in the
circuit court yesterday. She claimed $4,000
for injuries sustained by being goaded by a
ferocious COW in November, 1881, The jury
yesterday returned verdict granting 1926
for the plaintiff.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
A Little PoIish wniI.

In the midst Of a small crowd at the Balti-
more and Potomac depot yesterday afternoon
at o'clock was a little Polish child, whose
friends, having gone south, had accidentally
left her here. The little one could speak but
very little English; yet managed to say that
her name was Sophia Kasin. A Polish emf
grant and his family, who came in by a later
train, took the little one in charge, and will
deliver her to her parents who went to
Bowling Green, Ky.
ltRnnGu q L Ars,l nlnar mt Poi MInn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
The Ice Gorge.

The commissioner, at their meeting yestcr-
day, discussed the anticipated freshet. They
decided to hold conference to-day at 10
o'clock to adopt some feasible methods to
break the ice embargo. Citizens arc invited
TO advance suggestions as to the best plan for
clearing the river, The signal Office has been
notified that the ice has broken about forty
miles up the river, and heavy rise is ex.
pected Changes will be reported from Great
Falls
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Parents of the children attending the
schools in the Curtis building complain of the
condition of the play ground belonging to
that building. During the wet weather of
this winter the mud has been nearly ankle
deep, and it is hoped that an appropriation
can be secured from this congress to remedy
the evil
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
The Illinois Republicans.

A large meeting of the Illinois Republican
State association was held last night at St.
Georges hall. The following new members
were elected Messrs. L. II. Barrett, Ii. NJ.
McNoal, u, G. Green, w. IL. Chadsey, George
NJ. Trmble, l.. n. Parrish, IL. l.. Bruce, o. NJ.
Watts, l., NJ. Habercom, II. Moore, Il. L..
Eming, and Dr. S. O. Balsch,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Dismal Swamp Lottery Cases.

Judge Meade, of the corporation court of
Alexandria, Va, yesterday delivered an
opinion in the Dismal Swamp lottery cases,
overruling the demurrers of the defendants,
who alleged that the commonwealth was
estopped from prosecuting this case by do
cisons in like cases in favor of the defend
ants, and that the legislature never had re-
pealed and could not repeal the Dismal
swamp company's lottery privileges, because
they constituted contract between the state
and the company. The defendant then
pleaded not guilty. jury was empaneled
a verdict of guilty rendered, and the imprison-
ment fixed at one day and the fine at S.. A
stay OF sixty days was allowed, the defend
ant to close his establishment pending the de-
cision of the case by the court of appeals.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
SMOKE Commercial CIgars.
The Peoples InsWrance Company.

Articles Of incorporation were recorded
yesterday for ''The Peoples Cooperative In
suraRCe Company of the United States" with
the following trustees c. A. Barker, A, IL,
w. Clum, Frank +. Laporte, Louis G. Walsh,
and Oscar L. Schmidt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
WHAT did Mr.. Nissen say?

Tho case of Patrick Gallagher was nolle
prosecuted in the criminal court yesterday.
He WAS charged with cruelty to animals, but
was aftorward pronounced to be insane. lie
will be taken to the insane asylum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
The Lower Potomnc Open.

The river at Alexandria and below is now
already free from ice. Navigation is open
and steamers are arriving and departing
The New York steamer Z. c. Knight, which
has been detained at Quantico for some time,
came up yesterday evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

The commissioners have notified Mr.. S. c.
Clark that the Improvement Of Eighth street,
between A and d streets southeast, is in
cluded in the estimates for next year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Green Durbin was charged with stealing
gold watch from w. Z. Dougherty in the po-
lice court yesterday and the case was sent to
the grand jury, bonds being fixed at $500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

You all want the hest. Don't take my word for II,
but order cuse or dozen Rochester Beer (malt and
hOps) and II no. the best your money will berendcd
+. n. FINLEY,
1900 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

1HT Rowland Dental Association, No. oil -Four.
nnd.a-balf street northwest, three doors north Of
Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds of Dental work.
Al work warranted first class. Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 10000 persons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

The fourth lecture by Rev. A. w. Pitzer,
d. d., will occur this evening at the rooms OF
the Young Mons Christian association, liO9
NewYork avenue at z o'clock subject, "The
Canon of Scripture" These lectures are
growing in interest and tho attendance is
Increasing. They are free to all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
LOCAL MENTION.

Andrew Shorter, alias "Smut," was fined
$15 in the police court yesterday for stealing
an overcoat from Douglass Harris.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

George Bell, colored Washingtonian, is
incarcerated in the Marlboro jail, charged
with setting fire to w. G. Duly's tobacco
barn, in Prince George county.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

and delivered in 13lb Ward" prints at Soc perlb.
Also cottage cheese, sc. per ball. butIermilk oc-
per quart and sweet milk. &c. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Tho thirteenth district republicans have
elected as delegates to the central commit
tee John Howard Smith, A. NJ. Clapp, and
w. II. Chase, with Lemuel Gibbs and ]. w.
Curry as alternates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

A handsome gold medal was awarded to
Mr.. Joseph Cato at the Italian ball for SELL
ing the largest number of tickets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Tho board of surgeons for the police and
fire departments will meet on the second
Wednesday in each month for examination
of cnndihntns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
~ posToFFIcE NOTICE.


Letters for Europe need not he specially directed
for dispatch by any particular steamer in order to
cure speedy delivery at destination all Trans
Atlantic mails are forwarded by the fastest vessels
available.
Foreign mails for the week ending Feb. ., will
close at this Office follows:
FRIDAY.-At 10 a. m. for Central America the
South Pacific Ports, and the West Coast of Mex
leo, per steamship Acapulco, via Aspinwal
SATlRDAN.-At a. m. for Europe, per steam
ship city of Berlin via Queenstown Netters for
Germany, &C., must be directed per City OF
Berlin y; at q Il. m. for scotland direct, per
steamship AnChOria, via Glasgow QCtters mus,
be directed per AnchOria') at a, M for Bel
GUM direct, per steamship Belgcnland, via Ant
weTp; at IL n. m. for Europe per steamship Gen
WeIder, via southampton and Bremen; AZ so
u. m. for cuba and the West Indies, per steam
ship Newport, via Havana; TT $3.50 p. m. for
Truxillo and Ruatan, per steamship Il. i. Ward,
Ir., via New Orleans
sUNDAN.-At $50 p. m: for Honduras and Liv-
ineson, per steamship Lucy L. Miller, via Now
Orleans
Mails for China and Japan, per steamship Arabic
lNia san Francisco, close here Jan, H3l
NJ r. IN Mails for Australia, New Zealand,
sandwich and FIJI Islands, per steamship City OF
sydney via san Franclscol, close here Feb. 40
AZ p m, tOr oil arrival at New York of steam
,hlPCity OF Chester with British malls for Aus
traliaJ.
sThc schedule OF closing of Trans,Paclfc mails IL
Srrlnged on the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit 10 san Francisco Malls from III"
Last ARRIVING on time at san francisco on the day OF
sailing oil steamers are dispatched thence the same
day. HENRY q. PEA RsON, Postmaster.
fOSTpFtIH NV YORK, Jan 10, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

p,aS-s A HOUSE WARMING AND POUND
aE party viii be held az the Homeopathic Hos,
O'Clock through the, evening"; Refreshments,
m Isle, and dancing. All cordially invited A
slight charge for admission. ja:}O3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

an address by the G. W. G. T., Mr.. Kalstrom.
At its meeting on next Friday evening the
lodge will receive a fraternsl visit from
Clements lodge
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo,-Dr. j. @, Riddler
says: "Persons who use Browns Iron Bittcrs
always speak well of it, 1t is Il good med
cine"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Mrs. Sneod, Of Charlottesville, Va, left her
home on the third Of January to visit friends
IN Baltimore and has not been seen since.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Tho lady is IS years OF age and usually
dresses in black. Her brother-inlaw is in
tho city looking for her.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

PERSONS recovering from wasting diseases,
such as malaria fevGrs, &c, will be greatly
benefited by the use Of Browns Iron Bitt6rs,
d true tonic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

GREAT bargains. Selling out entire stock of
class merchant tailors' make little worn; Watches.
Jewelry, GUNS, Pistols, Hats, Caps, and other
goods 100 numerous TO mention. The building
business. Call and secure bargains.
j. HERzoG,
30g Ninth street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
WAR PRICES ABOLISHED.
PANIC IN FINE OLD WHISTLES
GEORGE w. DRIVER

Earnestly thanks the citizens of Washington for their liberal patronage during
with the
hereby patrons public generally he has invested heav
lily and perfected the control of large lots the Popular
and CELEBRATED BRANDS OF FINE OLD WEfTSIS such "Mont
cello" "Oeho Gibson Handmade Sour Mash and Bourbon at
that will enable him retail the the bar his establishment
from this date the t bc Ten CE2S Also all the imported goods
such Scotch Whisky fine Old Sherry and ST. CroX Rm
Holland Gin either straight cocktails punches
fine old Brandy the price These goods the finest and best known
the Market and be exd bar this other city, and
such sold for fifteen and twenty elsewhere They drawn
and sold from the original packages received without alteration
adueration, and their purity is therefore guaranteed.
As earnest intention of supplying PURE LIQUORS ONLY
have had ten liquors analysed by the eminent chemist Prof Thomas
Ani and of his analyses here given have spared in
having them analysed for several
~
The samples of liquor have Prof Ante taken from
casks of the quality which have solo, do SELL and intend to sell
Antel
question his pre-emnent ability.