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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11


meant no harm. We never kept your
men whom they came over. They'll think
I've deserted. oh, please don't hold mo-"
faltored the terrified fellow.
Gen. Gordon looked at him steadily for
moment, thon muttering something
about sending guard, he turned his
horse and rode of. No sooner was no out
of sight than the Yank, leaving tobacco
and what.not behind him, took a header
from the bank like bull. frog, and was
soon among his comrades, who we're won
deriDg at his long stay. Gen. Gordon
has said since that he only meant TO
Brighten the fellow, for, after all, his own
men were to blame for the occurrence.
Suffice II to say that there was no more
interchange OF international commodi-
ties on that line.
Another incident I might relate hap
pened in tho same connection, which was
by no means amusing. On cold day In
tho latter part Of December, 1862, the
writer's company was picketing on tho
bank OF the Rappahannock, immed lately
at tho point whore Burnside's lowor pom
ton bridge WIS laid The river here Is
two or three hundred yards wide, swift
and deep up 10 the banks. Two federal
cavalry men came down TO tho opposite
bank aud shouted to us that they had
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
THE OPERA HOUSE ORDERS.
Arrau gcments for tho New Test-No
Question as 60 the Safety OF the
Building.

Arrau gements for tho New Test-No
Question ms 20 the SAFETY OF the
Building.
The tost OF tho girders of tho now opera
house will DO made by piling bricks or
pig iron on each. To do this the floor
will have to DO torn up, involving de-
lay Of several weeks. Mr.. Haven, presi-
dent of the Phoenix Iron company,
which furnished tho Orders, Is in tho city
Hc states that when tho company was
awarded the contract they wcro told that
whom the girdors were finished the build
ing inspector would come on to their
works. and selecting ono or two girders
from the pile SEQ that tho proper test wero
made. This was tho arrangement made
by Inspector Entwisle. and when tho
Rirders wcro completed ho was so In
formed. Mr.. Entwisle, however, sent
word that he could not como on. but that
II suitable list was made and duly sworn
TO ho would DO satisfied. The list was
made up TO the full capacity OF the build
ing, and the result certified TO before tho
person making the test. II was not, how
over, sworn statement, as the inspector
required. Mr.. Haven stated that since
then he has had the proper aiiidsvits made.
The test mado was for 40 pounds per
square foot, aud the inspector now re-
qulres u test OF 125 pounds. Tho COM
mission do not question tho suflicionoy Of
the girdors, nor did that enter into the
matter at all. Tho point at issue was q
technical ono in regard TO the exact COM
plianco with tho wishes Of the inspector.
ALL agree that handsome hair Is ono OIL
boautys Indispensable elements. Ayers Hail
luxurihncc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
Sharp Election Betting.

"I'll bet you 3d." said man in New
Haven hotel lobby, the other day, THAT
/ can name twenty states that will go
democratic this fall" Another man i'm
mediately accepted the bet and the names
were delivered to him in sealed envelope,
which he was not to open for few min
utrs. A little while after the same man,
being in Dragging mood, said that he
could name six more states that would
90 the same way" Men called him crazy
and some went out to look for the police.
In the meantime he pulled out his bank
book and offered to back up his statement
to the amount of S25 A Yale college
politician, standing by, offered to bet him
$50. The man coolly accepted and wrote
down the names of the six bost democratic
states in the union.
Then there was naturally some curl
osity to see what the other twenty names
were and the envelope was opened, when
it was found that twenty states hal been
named regardless of their political tend
ency The man had sacrificed $40 and
made $40 very easy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
In TIMES OF TRUCE.
THE COMEDIES AND TRAGEDIES ALONG
THE PICKET LINE.

Nmicable Trades Between Armed Enemies
Tobacco, Sugar, and Coffee tho Principal
Articles OF soidierly Commercc-Gen. Cor.
don's Adventure with a Tradcr--A Fatal
River Trading Trip.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

Correspondence HiRddeiphid Times,
Butterworth told me this morning that
the democrats had carried the last three
elections in Cincinnati by fraud that the
republicans had tho majority of honest
votes here aud would this year have them
counted. The scenes of last year, he
said, where the chief roPoaters were
paraded through the streets in celebration
of the democratic victory, could not BIO
repeated. 1t would indeed be Il surprise
if, in this republican state, the republic
cans should not got all the victory they
aro claiming, Their claims, In fact are
extremely modest. In October OF the
last presidential year they had 10000
majority and made no special effort to
get II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
MONEY TO LOAN.

T.. LATGNEI. o1o STREET NORTH
west says: MY wife has n very delicate consti-
tuition, and did not enjoy good health until after
using Browns Iron Bitters. Now she has good
appetite, sleeps we'll and Is gaining flesh rapidly.
IL"
MONEY 40 LOAN ON REAL ESTATE,
MI in sums ~ suit, at lowest rates of interest,"
Ii, ID. CRIrTENDEN,
1922 New Y ork Az.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

"I HAVE BEEN IN VERY DELICATE
health, but have received substantial benefit rom
Browns Iron Bitters II is undoubtedly a great
remedy for those suffering rom weakness
Mrs. HELEN SALKED. 1882 10th street
northwest
ssrINHE TREMoNT."-THIS HOUSE HAS
Il boon repapered and ropnlntcd. and In
every way put In hrstclass order 1t Is the cool
est and most desirable place to board In the city.
Terms, $50, $50, $40, and $40 per month. House
and hall heated by steam.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

IA A5 4 II II It, 40.
"Tho wise fer health on daily walks depend"
and thousands from far and near, visit Dir.
WHITE ~ SON, 1i10 Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite Wizards Hotel, Washington, and IL
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, for relief from
and avoidance ofCorns, Bunlons, Inverted Nails,
and other Foot Ailments. ONCE fee, 81 n sitting
putront.ed by The E7Uo ofNo World
HAVE USED BROWNS IRON BITTERs
with great benefit and recommend II as n
strengthening tonic, especially for middle aged
and elderly ladies. Mrs. s. II. BULLAHD, 214
18th street southwest.
NEW TURKISH BATH CDR. BovEE's),
IN 1a17 q st., opposite Riggs House. Large
pool, good ventilation. Ladies, Monday and
Friday. Lot open sunday. Open from 4 II IN.
TIL pi30 ?. M; Saturday, IL p. m. Baths. 81;
DIR. Ii. L. BoYEE. Electrician.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

ALL agree that handsome hair Is ono OF
boauty's indispensable elements. Ayers Hair
yigor maintains II In freshness. brightness, and
luxurlancc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
PERSONAL COuFORT.

MRS. ANNIE v. LEWIS, 1888 Az STREET
southwest, says; MY husband has taken
Browns Iron Bitters with such happy effect
that two bottles entirely cured his dyspepsia;
cured OF female weakness in its worst form. 1t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
EXCURSIONS.

MRS. O.. W. WILLIAMS, $50 EIGHTH
street northeast, says; "BrOWn's Iron Bilters
has been used In my family with great benefit.
by myself Tor malaria, and my daughter for loss
of appetite, 1 chocrfully recommend 1t as
STRENGTHENING tonic. - a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

Mrs. I. FRECH, go MASSACHUSETTS,
avenue northeast, says 81 long suffered with
inward rheumatism, augmented by female
Weakness, and though had intelligent medical
skill obtained no permanent r lief until used
Browns Iron Bit RS. Then began to Improve
rapidly, my Internal pain ceased. appetite I'M
proved and my digestion b, came perfect
year has elapsed, but have no return of either
complaint. Confidently recommend II to my
sex a. the best iron tonic"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
BOARDING.

doom AND BOARD, INCLUDING FIRE
IL and light, $40. Apply at 423 4th st. N. w.
oc1l-3t
northwest. says; " Neuralgia has been the BANJO
Of my existence for the past four years. To add
to my misery fell III with malaria
az the beginning Of summer. Medical skill
did not avail until my physician ordered
Browns Iron Bitters II not only cured the
nervous prostratlon. 1 emphatlollly recon-
mend It,"
ENTLEMAN AND WIFE DESIRE
Ing, permanent. Address NJ. NJ. NJ, Republican
Onice. "a
JNIsED, W. kVANs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

I WAS CURED or MALARIA AND MY
wife ofdysucpsa by Browns Iron Diticrs. usG
H. You couint 10 better, GEO. ANtl.S, Ar
oh street northwest,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
WAYTED-MIsCELLANEoUs.

49,, .......
COL. GEORGE II. BOoNE, 1916 PIERCE
Place, says; IAN needing reliable tonic have
my word that Browns Iron Btters Is superior
to oil others"
A LII PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE
"A erection of the "Pinkney Memorial Church"
to make or send something. for the Fair, TO DO
held Christmas Week ut Wells Hall, Hyatts-
vile. Donations may be leit at Mrs; BR0SEL-
MANS, Art Needlework, o22 l. 1t. n. W.
6-se25-ths.tu-1m
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT FOR 16O
i acres, or two land warrants for so acres
each, or one warrant for 100 acres, and one for
40 acres Address, stating lowest price, CHAS
FLINT, tho National Tribune 90 10th st.
N. w. 5-selT.lm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
| F1NIIE NIlIILISTS-OCT ~.
| i GAMBETTA-OCr II.
DIME MUSEUM
AN AVALANCHE OF NEW STARS.

Every Afternoon and Night This Week.
Wc.tcrn and Hanson, Parent aud Maroon,
Marion, Nturphy.nnd Louise GnrlRnd.tw Charm-
Ing Vocalist, Misses Kemp and Foley, tn" Great
calvin Queen SarbrO. ard others, concluding
with UUMPrN DUMPTY, by the DEstO
Troupe Of Pantominisls also the Pretty Tat
Novelties IN Museum.
ADMISSION TO ALL. ONLY 10 CENTS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
WINTED-ROOlTS.


MY BROTHER sUFFERED FROM MA.
larin until he used Browns Iron Bltters. 1t so
braced him up that he attends to business rs
usual IL Isl great Iron tonic G. w. SWARrH,
1902 ID street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

rJNHREE UNPUBLISHED ROOMS ON %
l. FLOOR, suitable for light housek eeping (gns
stoye) for couple; no children; permanent II
suited; state all particulars Address G. L., Re
publican ONCE Al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

LACE CURTAINS NICELY DONE UP.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

CAPT II. W. SIMMONS, 0l3 10TH STREET
northeast, says: ~ was seriously wounded In
the stomach and had my spinal column frac-
tured; am compelled To- take great care of my
health. 80 use Browns Iron Bltters TO keep
wife and daughters also take IL for weak ness,
loss ofnppetite and general debility, with good
Fe.nlf4
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

DATEST ATrnRNEN-CHA T.
A GOutU, ~, Cloud Building, 9TH ami L ST.
u. W. twenty years experience. Prompt All
careful personal attention given cycry case.
~ llALLl-A SEN ~ no.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

MY HUSBAND AND MOTHER HAVE
used Browns Iron Blttcrs with the greatest
benefit. and heartily commend II for dyspepsia
and weakness. Mrs. H. RAFF, 2l2 18th street
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
nNIlEArRE coMIouE

An entire change of programme aud first APP
pearancp of
TILE LEONXO BROTHERS,
In their Famous Drama of AVENGED, aud
their great acting dogs, LION and TIGER
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11
1UCTION SALES.
For REyT-HOUSES.

AN ELEGANT FURNISHED HOUSE;
improvements. Apply TO Jas. G. SPRIGG,
1I2I N, Y. av. GA
4 HANDSOMELY AND NEWLY FUR
Departments, opposite to a mark, north of Ave
nue. possession at once; 900 n month, Address
u. X. NJ, Republican Office. B-l7
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WiNTED--HONSES.

PY A SMALL FAMILY, 9 IN NUMBER
ID furnished house. with modern improve
ments, situated In N w. portion of city. Adj
dress ZERO, Republican ONCE. 3.oc3-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-10-11

yyTANTED-A COOK or WAITER WHO
w speaks English and Spanish. Apply At
1917 N st. N w. 21l
MY HUSBAND USED BROWNS IRON
Bitters for dyspepsia and general debilii" lie
Is now enjoying excellent health. Mrs. w. a.
TAYLOR, 7O5 4ih street southwest.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS,

MRS. DIR. W. H. H. C'ADRoNDAcK'J MURRAY
nee Miss Biaokman. while her husband keeps res
taurant in Monters is practicng surgery In New
Haven.
MISS IDA LEWIS, who has nerltedly won the name
of the American Grace Darling is lying critically
ill at Lime Rock Lighthouse near Newport, Of
which she is keeper.
GEORGE W. JONES TO whom was first applied the
phrase the Watchdog of the Treasury IS living in
Fayette, Lincoln county Tenn, in robust hoalth at
the age of 50 years
ROBERT IL. TgRsELL is bright young negro who
began his Boston career by being waiter At Memorial
Hall at Cambridge but who was persuaded to enter
Harvard College, and will graduate this year, taking
of the speaking appointments.
PARIsIANs no longer acknowledge the word lady
With them every member of the gentle is woman
while tho squires of the provinces offended if
their wives called IL would sound strange
10 say the women Of the ballet the Of the
corps diplomatique;" but it would sound equally
strange to say "a virtuous lady" cr "a pretty lady"
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04

would go on though Wall street should be towed out
into mid ocean and sunk. In this case, apparently
the people do rule. The millions prevail and the
business of the bankers and brokers is to consult the
true welfare of the nation. If their operations have
in any respect been contrary to the public welfare 1t
is time for them to change their operations. Now
York Tribune.
THE on-existence of authority on the part of this
country treat dynamitards as criminals and thus
relieve countries with which are at peace from the
devastation which follows the consummaton of their
plots may not us from the necessity of paying
damages tits proved that the consprator carried
their operations within our boundaries. The Ala
bana case settled the principle that nation cannot
relieve itself from its responsibility by pleading that
its laws do not permit it to interfere in such
Its duty according to nternaonala law as developed i'll
that arbitration to have such laws as will protect
nations with which it is at peace-Chicago Tribune
THERE never has been Congress that showed such
complete inca pacity to perform the obvious du
ties 1t has not the ability to undo the mischief
of its predecessors is shown in the refusal to repeal
the compulsory clause of the silver coinage act and
the only important measure to which any attention
has been devoted was which as was well under
stood could not have become law even if the House
of Representatives had passed it. Thus even the Nor
rison tariff bill has only emphasized the impotence of
Congress. Although the individual ability of the
members is not below the average, collectively they
incapable of doing anything and the long session
has nearly passed without serious effort to meet
the most pressing public needs.-Philadelphia Times.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04

such degree as to be valueless, Those papers
which have had fsvorites to ''boom"
still continue the work Of putting
their men, despite the fact that these opinions
can now no longer have effect With many
this is simply whistling to keep up courage.
The Journal has endeavored TO present facts
exactly as they appear, from time to time in
the convention, leaving its readers to draw
their several differences from its unbiased re-
ports The Journal would like to be able to
anticipate events and name the man, but this
is impossible, of course, and speculation and
hope must be supported by patience. At
most it will be but few days, or it may be
hours, from now that the result will be known
to all. The I-told-yous can then be fulmi-
mated, congratulations offered and disappoint-
ments pocketed And until then newspaper
readers like newspaper editors, must be con-
tent to await the result as philoscphically as
DOssible
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
The Presidential Candidates in Wash
ingtOn Continue Their Labors.
The President Receives a Party of Indiana
ExcursiOnists, and Holds Cabi-
net Meeting as Usual
A LONELY CAPITOL.
Presidential Candidates and a Few Other
Senators at Work,


Senators at Work,
WASHINGTON, June 3.-Three presidential
candidates on the Republican side of the Senate
and one in the chair arose at the tap of the gavel
this morning and stood with reverently bowed
heads. During prayer three other Republican
senator's a dozen Democrats eight or ten pages
two doorkeepers an official reporter and four
strangers i'll the gallery were the remaining oc-
cupants of the chamber The voices of the
chaplain and of the reading gclerk, who succeeded
him, echoed from the walls and ceiling as if the
room were empty Upon the conclusion of the
reading of the journal, the four candidates took
up their calendars and followed the clerk as in
monotone, he rapidly read the titles of tho
measures in their order. Ten minutes later
Mr.. Edmunds summoned Mr.. Garland to the chair
and went to the Vicepresidents room, from
which he returned with bundle of letters
Without resuming the chair he went to his com
mittee room Judiciary and shut himself In
for the day
Mr. Sherman objected to present considers-
ton of two or three of the measures which were
named by the clerk chatted from time to time
with his neighbors, looked over the remaining
pages of the calendar in advance tied up small
bundle of papers went to the cloak room and
took his low-crowned soft, felt hat pulled it
well down over his eyes and went to lunch
Mr.. Allison stuck to mis- calendar for an hour,
referring from time to time to large pile of
bills which lay beside him. He asked ques-
ton of the Chair now and then without rising
from his scat, and then departed for his commit
tee room.
Senator Hawiey followed the clerk for atime,
his finger on the calendar, arose once and made
half minutes speech on behalf Of the bill for
relief of some soldiers who had contracted heart
disease in the service, and having secured the
withdrawal of an objection and the passage of
the bill, laid aside his calendar wrote letter,
and then, at the invitation of Senator Garland.
relieved him in the chair
Senator Logan's seat remained vacant during
the DAYS session
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04

THE New York papers have again been fool
ish enough to give that blatherskite, O'Dono-
van Rossa another free advertisement, by in
terviewing him on the explosion at Scotland
Yard, London. OF course he knew all about
it, ''three weeks ago. my boy" and other ex-
plosions would follow, and before July the
British navy will be no more 1t is shame
that the rantings of this plunderer Of servant
girls are made public. Battening on the
spoils that he extorts from the poor friends Of
Ireland, he is fat and impudent at safe dis
lance from any possible danger, and doubtless
shuckles at the way in which his schemes are
encouraged and kept alive by the press, over
anxious to get all the news. 1t is quite safe
10 say that this fraud, O'Donovan Rosa,
knows no more concerning the dynamite plots
IN England than does the silliest dude that
sips chocolate at Delmonicos. It would be as
reasonable to interview the latter as the
former
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04
JUDGE MATTHEW'S, SEAT.
Denial that 1t was Procured Through Jay
GOuIds Influence.

Louisville Commercial.
A story has been going the rounds of late to
the effect that during the campaign of 1880 Jay
Gould contributed $780, 900 to the Garfield cam
paign fund, with the understanding that should
Garfield be elected he to appoint Judge
Stanley Matthews to succeed Justice
Swayne. Several days ago ex-senator Platt
of New York, stated that he had letters in bis
possession proving the positive truth of the state
ment
Justice Matthews was in Louisville yesterday
holding court and a reporter for the Commercial
sought the distinguished gentleman for an in
terview, and when he stepped down from the ju
dicial throne after lis tenng for four long hours
to the dry, dull arguments of counsel in an in
surance case, the reporter advanced boldly upon
the great iurist and asked him if there any
truth in the story that Jay Gould had contrib
uted $1OO, 900 to the Garfield campaign fund with
the understanding that he was to succeed Chief
Justice Swayne.
II desire not to say one word about the mat
ter" replied the Justice in answer to the re-
porter's query.
80 it was supposed" remarked the reporter;
''but then you know a newspaper reporter often
has very disagreeable duty to performl"
ooh yes, understand that | will say to
YOU, however, that the story now being circu-
lated is perfectly absurd Ali these statements
refer to what is alleged to have transpired dur
ing the campaign of 1880. At that time nobody
imagined that Garfield would ever be called
upon TO name tho successor OF Justice
Swayne. You see Swayne announced his IN
tention of retiring during President Hayes's
administration, aad President Hayes nom
mated me as the successor of
Justice Swayne. The Senate, before ad-
journment, however, failed to confirm
the nomination, and the Presidents term ex-
piring, it became necessary for Garfield when he
took his seat, to nominate Justice Swaynes
successor. Aware of my standing IN Ohio. Pres
ident Garfield renominated me, and the Senate
then confirmed the nomination. So you see
how ridiculous the statement is that Jay Gould
or anybody else contributed any money to aid in
the Garfield campaign with the understanding
that should succeed Justice Swayne"
There have been no direct charges preferred
as vet, have therei"
mot that l know of; but if they choose to
prefer charges let them do So
Then the Justice remarked that he hoped
nothing would appear in the Commercial as com
ing from him.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-06-04

IT is vain thing, at this stage of the pro-
ceedings, for any paper to speculate editori-
ally on the outcome of the Chicago conven-
ton. The readers of the Journal are kept
fully advised concerning all the moves made
there, and from those voluminous reports they
must draw their own conclusions Yet it is
not altogether certain but that those at a
distance e e as we'll prepared to form opin-
ions as thoss irrlmedietely in the maeletrom of
political Torment now swiriing at Chicago.
From out the great mass of matter tele-
graphed the public must sift the truth. an
undertaking, it is needless to remark, Of such
proportions as to worry the wisest. Naturally
enough, many of these reports are biased to