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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
THE ARLINGTON ESTATE.
Its Purchase by the United States Com
pIeted Yesterday,


pIetod Yesterday.
The ownership of tho Arlington estate by
the United States is now complete, tho final
payment of $25, 900 having boon made to Mr..
q. w. c. Lee, who was adjudged tho owner
by the United States supreme court, by the
check of Col. Il. N. Batchelder, deputy
quartermastor general, yesterday. This sum
was withheld until the state of Virginia
should give consent to the purchase of the
property by tho United States and should
cede Jurisdiction over it, and also until
the United States should DO freed from liz
bility for taxes alleged to DO due or to become
due. These requirements on the part of the
government have been met by the passage by
the Virginia legislature of IAN act consent
estate by tho United States, oeding
thereon" which became effective Fob. 20,
1884. The preamble of this act rccites the
metos and bounds of tho tract over which
Jurisdiction Is coded, and the first section
gives the consent to tho purchase and cedes
the jurisdiction. Tho second section, which
frees tho United States from any claim for
taxes, is as follows:
The said tract of land and the buildings now or
that may hereafter be erected thereon, aud the
property of the United States on said tract, are
hereby exempted from I'LL taxes imposed by this
state or by the constituted authorities of Alex.
andria county, and this exemption shall be in
force from the date Of said purchase by The United
states, March 81, 1853. and shRll continue only 20
long rs tho United states shall be or remains
owner of said tract of land and all taxes and
county. township, and district levies duo or
claimed TO be due for, against or upon said real
estate since the same went Into possession of aud
has been held and used by tho United States au.
thoritios, as aforesaid, are hereby released and
diRpharpcd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

A CINCINNATI jury found man guilty of
manslaughter who ought to have been con-
victed of murder, whereupon the spectators
set up such howl of dissent that the fright
ened Jurors slipped out of the court room by
back door and were hooted as they hurried
to their homes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Pacific National Bank Investigation.

The house committee on banking and cur
rency decided yesterday that for tho present
they would not take any more testimony on
the subject of the failure of tho Pacific
National bank of Boston. This case will be
further considered next Friday upon the
evidence already taken, to determine whether
any additional legislation to protect tho
national banks is necessary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

ONE of the allegations in the petition for
divorce filed by Mrs. Allen against her hus-
band Mr.vanderbilt Allen nephew of William
H. vanderbilt), is to the effect that the de.
fendant has the disagreeable habit of snoring
in his sleep.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
The Pension system,

Senator Blairs bill introduced yesterday
providing for increased facilities for tho
just adjudication of pension claims" is tho
bill introduced by him two years bearing the
same title. 1t requires the appointment of
LAWYER and surgeon to each congressional
district to examine pension claimants in per-
gnn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

MARQUIS TsENG, Chinese ambassador to
France, says that China will not pay any in
demnity on account of the Tonquin war.
France must pay the expense of her own ag-
on to China there will be war in real earnest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

A PHILADELPHIA boy, emulous ofthe fame
Of Darius Green, undertook to demonstrate
how easy it is for human being to fly if
furnished with properly constructed wings,
More prudent than Darius, he persuaded his
little sister to make the first OK pertinent with
his patent paraoauteand wings. The parachute
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Tho bill introduced by Senator ingalls,, to
provide relief for policemen and ilremen who
may be disabled in service in the District of
Columbia is now before the senate district
committee, butno action has been determined
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The house district committee yesterday de.
cided to supportthe Riddleberger bill, provid-
ing for the erection OF new free bridge at
the Three Sisters. A large. number of
Georgetown people were present and greeted
this decision of the committee with general
approbation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1884.

WHAT is the difference between Morrison's
Bill and Bill Morrison? Bill Morrison is for
free trade and Morrison's Bill is the first
sneaking step toward Bill Morrison.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
The Classical Society,

The Classical society met last night at Miss
Ransom's studio, on + street. Mr.. A. e..
Riddle delivered lecture, which was fol-
lowed by debate on the same by the menu
bers. There was good attendance of mem
beers,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

To Increase Efficiency OF Patent Once.
The house committee on patents has agreed
to report favorably resolution inquiring of
tho secretary of the interior what amount is
necessary to secure the additional room and
properly conduct the business Of tho patent
nilirn -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
VIII MOI lie Rninntntnh.

A number of citizens petitioned the com.
missioners some time ago to restore William
Adler to his position on tho police force, from
which he was dismissed year ago. The
commissioners notified them yesterday that
Adler's dismissal was justiiiablo and that he
would not be reinstated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

munity that they arc working for tho gcn-
eral welfare Of the whole district aud not for
any particular interest or clique of indi-
Viduals
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

upon. The policemen and fremen are ex-
orting themselves to secure the passage Of the
bill, and delegation from both sides will
nrobahlY 90 before tho committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
CURRENT GOSSIP


1T WAS A LASS.
II was lass, for love a-seeking,
In every heavy red rose peeking-
All, we'll -a-dayi
To see If there he might be hiding,
And oil the while herself a-chdina.
For shame, that she desired him so.
And sought him If she would or no.
All, well-a.dayl
And when by chance laddie meeting
Shed blush and give him trembling greeting
Alb, well.a-day!-
And shyly in his eyes be peeping
To see II love lay in them sleeping,
And II to wake he gan to stir,
And dazzle at the sight Of her
All, well-a.day
II was q lass, for love a.hunting,
SO still, for fear of him aiIronting-
All, wella.dayl
At last, one eve, with tears and signing,
She spied him in her own heart lying,
And nowhere else, for'er and aye
All, wella.day.
All, well.a.day!
Mary y. wilkins In The Centuru
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Amusemepts.
NATIoHAI.-"The Lights O. London"
FoRDs.-"The Deuce Of Hearts"
CoMiouE-Variety.
DIME Observation-Disclosures and evening performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Auction Snles.

FUTURE DAYS
BY DuHcANsoN BRos.-March 2S, stone sls, jams,
pilasters. monuments, carriage steps, &c.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
BURTON.

Mr.. M. Russell is seriously ill with
typhoid fever.
Miss May Hunt has returned from
Kingsley, Grand Traverse Co., where
she has been teaching in a graded
school.
Mrs. Vanderhoof, of Chaplin, is
visiting at the residence of her father,
D. Higbie.
Miss Lena Evarts, also of Chaplin,
was the guest of Miss Susie Cramer
on Sunday last.
The Rev. Mr.. Webb, of Ovid, Of
fciated at the protestant Methodist
quarterly meeting on last sabbath.
Messrs. Crauen, Banghart, & STAN
lake arc making the threshing busi-
ness boom, while the Cook Bros are
none behind in shelling grain.
"The Strawberry King" is now
setting on 10000 new strawberry
plants in addition to $4,000 planted
last spring. QUINCY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
OF MICHIGAN.
REUNION AT BATTLE CREEK, AUGUST
10TH TO 22d.

Battle Creek is making an unusual
effort 10 entertain the great host of
G.. A. R. boys and their friends who
will be present at the Sixth Annual
Reunion. Nothing in the way of a
Soldiers and Sailors reunion ever held
in Michigan has been so generally
attended in the past as this promises
to be. The fact that Gen'l John A.
Logan is to be present, and is Orator
of the Day, for Thursday the 21st,
will bring out vast crowds of the ex.
soldier element from all parts of the
State, added to this the central loca-
ton of Battle Creek will make it
comparatively easy for all to attend.
The State Military Department has
loaned to the Post on this occasion
the artillery, tents and various equip
ments so dear to the heart and eye
of the Soldier boy" And this is
not all. The Chicago & Grand
R'y have arranged to make especially
low rates, averaging about one cent
per mile from all points on its line to
Battle Creek and return.
These tickets will be sold Aug.
18th to a2d inclusive, good to return
to the asd, to persons wearing the
badge of the G.. A. r. and to their
friends.
Aug. aIst being the big day it is
expected a special will run from the
west to Battle Creek.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

The Somerville School, of st. Clair,
Mich, than which there is none more
complete in all its details, publishes a
card in this issue to which we call
the attention of our readers. The
school is located on the bank of the
beautiful St. Clair river, is elegantly
furnished throughout, lighted with
gas, heated with steam. and in short
supplied with every comfort and con-
venience that a thoughtful manage
ment could suggest. For full infor-
nation address, Somerville School,
St. Clair, Mich.
The Chicago & Grand Trunk will
sell round trip tickets to Battle Creek,
for the Reunion Aug. 18th, to 22d,
to all Ex-Soldiers and Sailors holding
honorable discha. &c papers from the
United States service as we'll as those
who wear the badge of the G. A. R.,
and to their friends. Beyond doubt
very large number of the Soldiers
and Sailors will arrange to be on
hand as the rates offered are very
low.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
BENNINGTON.

Rev. Berry, chaplain of Orchard
Lake Military Academy, filled the
puplit Of Rev. r. d. Robinson on
last Sunday. He preached an elo-
quent sermon.
Our band gave an open air concert
Saturday evening. If the Owosso
professionals, who are accused of
making fun oftheir playing on for
mer occasions, could have been here
I think they would have taken the
back track oftheir former statements.
Our town people have gone to at.
tend the S. S. picnic at Middlebury.
Our little village was alive with ban
ners and music this morning. %,
Esq. Gales family, and Mrs. Geo.
Rowell are rusticating at Higgins
Lake, and report that they find the
climate great apetizer, and health
restorer. Miss Azella Rowell will
soon join them.
The wheat crop is threshing out an
abundance of wheat for the amount
of straw.
Our village is well stocked with
local politicians. Go-IT.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
NOTICE.

A Union party prohibition county con-
vcntion for Shiawassee county will be held
at Good Templar's hall, in the city of
Owosso, Monday. August25th, at 8 o'clock
p. m. At which time delegates will be
appointed to the State convention, to be
held at Lansing, August 27.
Prohibitionists in each township and
ward are requested to see that delegates
are appointed to the county convention.
E. E. Brewer, j. NJ Gordon, John
Hamilton, w. f. Mckenzie. Com. on
County organization
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

OF Course They Did.

A boy went into a Michigan avenuel
shoe shop yesterday 10 have his boots
patched. Two other boys saw him
there and entered and sat down. On
shelf in the shop was an old revolv-'
er.
The reader will imagine five minutes
to have elapsed.
The first boy looked at the weapon
and grew uneasy.
The second boy wished he owned IT.
and began to whistle.
The third boy wondered, If it was
loaded, and made up his mind to see.
The shoemaker waxed his thread and
remarked: ..I- -o ....s -. ,..
II doan' like some poys to come in
here und fools aroundt NIT my tools. ,"
Five minutes more has slipped into
the back townships of the past.
The first boy has gained five feet on 1t.
The second boy has ceased to whis-
tie and commenced to wink. oul
The, third boy is only neck behind
the first.
'Pecause,' continued the shoemaker
as he cut out the patch, "It vhas dan
gerous to fool NIT tools dot you, doan'
know aboudt."
*cw = 100
The first boy, has the revolver.
The second will bet him q cent that
he dasn't snap it. S uf
The third will raise the bet two to
one. nc%
BangI Zip! Buff! fsYt
Bullet rakes along the wall and
throws mortar all over shoemaker.
Three boys stand and hold three mouths
open. ~,
.'vhel, / hopes you feel peter,
said the shoemaker as he. finished
spanking the last boy and shot him
through the door. 'Dot wash shust
like poy. If he sees some tools
hanging NIT der vail he can't pc still
until he kills some poor man dot leaves
his family NIT no life insurance to
square oop der rent und go pack to
Shermany. "-Detrot Free Press.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
FARM FOR SALE

A rare bargain. A first class grain farm,
consisting of 105 acres (6t miles south OF
Owosso, and At west of BancrofD, good
buildings and located in one of the best
farming sections in Michigan. So acres
under good state of cultivation; good cis-
tern and never failing well, with wind
mill; fine apple and peach orchard. Will
be sold at a low figure as the owner is en-
gagged in business in the west. For par.
ticulars enquire on the premises or address
E. .. Place, box II Bancroft, Mich. Am.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

Tuesday we met Mr. H. Cornell, of
Macquoketa, Iowa. who is in Owosse
visiting his ncphews G. l.. and G. A. Os-
born. Mr.. Cornell is staunch Republi-
can and says all the Republicans in his
section are enthusiastic for Blaine and
Logan. and that Iowa will roll up her
usual Republican majority. He also re-
ports the prohibitory law a success. In
Macquoketa there were 10 saloons before
the law took effect, but all are now closed.
The prospects are good for the largest
oorn crop ever raised in that State.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS RE
UNION AT BATTLE CREEK.

The M. c. X. r. Co. will sell ex-
cursion tickets for the above at one
fare for the round trip, on Aug. IS,
Io and 2oth, good to return up to
and including Aug. ,3d. On Aug.
2Ist tickets will will be sold at very
low rates and special trains will be
run when the number of people will
justify it. This promises to be the
greatest affair of the kind ever held
in Michigan. ]. A. SwAYzE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
CORRESPONDENCE.
HENDERSON.

The fourth Quarterly Meeting of
Henderson Circuit will be held at the
Goss appointment in the new M. f.
church, commencing on Friday, Aug.
2ad, and holding over Sunday SER
vice. On Friday ago p. m, preach
ing by the Presiding Elder. On
Saturday, service at ago p. M, SUM-
day II:oo a. m, and ago p. m.
Rev. o. Willis, from North China
Mission will be with us on Saturday
and Sunday. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
]. B. OLIVER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
Courtesy is due to others.

Courtesy is due to others.
Charity is the salt of riches.
Improve thyself, and then try to
improve others.
Be the first TO hold out the hand
of peace.
Things past may be repented, but
not recalled.
Nothing is truly known unless God
is known. uR
Charity is better than learning
Cardinal Bona. ia i'
Quiet old age is better than rich
old age.
A wise book is a true friend, its
author public benefactor.
Try what forgiveness will do before
you resort to punishment.
The path of duty in this world is
the road to salvation in the next.
p Love with men is not sentiment,
but an idea.-Mme. de Girardin.
Faith is the pencil of the soul, that
pictures heavenly things-T. Bur-
bridge. YU4
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

In 1883 Great Britain had $50 war
vessels, France 356, the United States
139, and Germany not quite 100. Great
Britain has A, $50 naval officers, France
6, 6,649, the United States 2,033, and Ger
many 682. The British navy costs $751;
800, 600 a year, the French $41, 900, 600,
the American SIG, 100, 600, and the Ger
man S11, 164, 600.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
TEMPERANCE VOTERS.

There will be q meeting at Good TEN.
plar's hall on Tuesday evening, Aug 10,
1884, to organize Union Prohibition
party club. All persons in sympathy with
the movement are respectfully invited.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

The M. c. railroad will sell round
trip tickets to the races at Mason on
the aoth, aIst, and aad days of Au-
gust, at excursion rates, being from
Owosso SI.ss. N'a
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

The M. &. railroad will sell round
trip tickets to the Prohibition State
convention, at $I.Io from Owosso.
To the East Saginaw races on the
a6, a7, aS, and aoth inst, round trip
tickets will be sold at Owosso for
SI,ss.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

also be some fine recitations of poet
ry, including the drummer Boy of
Mission RIDGE lately revised and
produced by the celebrated Elocu-
zionist, Miss Hattie Rowell.
ETExcursion Rates by the several
railroads for the visiting Comrades.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

Pressed corn beef, beef tongues, extra
corned beef, and all kinds of the best
fresh meats to be had in Owosso, always
for sale at the lowest living prices by Par
ker & Bowers
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
GRAND G. A. R. REUNION
OF ShiaWaSSee and Adjoining Counties.

A Reunion of the Grand Army OF
the Republic of Shiawassee and ad-
joining counties will be held at
Owosso, Aug. ao, under the auspices
of l.. B. Quackenbush Post, No. 2os,
G.. A. r. otlm cc1 3'f
rlvIis PROGRAMME. q
Grand National Salute at Sunrise.
Reception Committee will receive
the various Posts on the incoming
trains. Procession will form at 10 .
M, sharp, and will march through
the principle streets Of the city, and
then partake Of a bountiful dinner
furnished by the citizens of Owosso
and vicinity for this occasion. fb
At p. m... the procession will
again form for the purpose awarding
a splendid banner to the largest uni.
formed Post, and also cash prize of
sas to the best martial band present
after which there will be a general
review ofthe several Posts and dress
parade, to conclude with National
Salute.
In the evening there will be a
Camp Fire, where some of the most
distinguished speakers of the, State
will deliver. orations. There will
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

Parsons East Saginaw Business College
occupies the entire upper story of Music
block, one of the finest blocks in the city.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
SINGING BIRDS.

have for sale number of fine Cana.
ries. German Linnets, Hartz Mountain.
and Crested Canaries, cheap,
j. A. Armstrong.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15
DRESS MAKING.

Mrs. Ledbeter will do dress making in
private houses IN Owosso. Leave orders
at H. w. Parker's, THE TIMES office, or
address her through the postoffice. If
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

The best business and professional men
send their sons and daughters to Parsons
East Saginaw Business College.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

If you want as fine an article of pressed
corned beef as ever graced any table, call
on Parker & Bowers
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

The fall session of Parsons East Sag
inaw Business College opens September 1.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-15

City Treasurer Armstrong intends to
start next. week for Clarion, Iowa, to
spend some time with his brother. with
the hope that his health may be improved.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-12-09
FACTS.

Those contemplating trip westward
will certainly do we'll to carefully con.
snlt the time tables Of the Baltimore and
'0hio road. Its celebrated fast trains,
its sure connections, and rates always as
low as the lowest, make il beyond all
controversy the best line west. Colo
nists are carried in first class cars on fast
trains, and every possible care is taken
10 insure comfort and convenience.
Trains run through without change OF
ssrs to Chicago, where direct connection
is made witha.l leading lines to the
west, northwest and southwest, making
Int q single change of cars to Iowa,
R,ssss, Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota.
s.e. No other line can offer such advan-
tages as the Baltimore aud Ohio.-I's
costs but very little time and trouble
to learn this. and in the end may lead
to tie saving Of much Of both as well as
money. Above all things do not pur-
.chsse tickets before having talk or re-
ceiving q letter from one Of the B. l. o.
Agents. A letter addressed to W. K.
keppsrt, Cclsnbus, Ohio; to j. T. Lane,
Wheeling. W. Va, to j. A. Webb. Fos-
toris, Ohio; to +. A. Lee Zanesville-
Ohio, or call upon either Of these gen.
tlemen will lead to thor agh informa,
siss ss to all necessary details Of time
connections. fares. baggage, etc.. etc.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-12-09
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