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National Republican., 1884-05-09
SPRINGS DELusIoNs.
The Doceitfui Nature OF the Present Time,
and the Unseen Dangers That are Lurlt-
ing on Every Side.

The Doceitnhi Nature OF the Present Time,
and the Unseen Dangers That arc Lurl-
ing on Every Side.
If there is anything in nature which can
awaken enthusiasm and arouse the heart of
mon and women, it is to be found at the pres
ent season Of the year. Poets have sung about
it; artists have gono wild over it, aud mean
while the beautiful spring has gone on Turing
people to their graves. Under every blade of
springing grass is the germ of death. Beneath
every budding tree turks the demon of dis
ease. IL is not necessary to inquire why this
Is so; IL is sufficient to know that it is so.
And that IL Is 50 the languid feeling of nearly
every individual amply shows The slug
gsh condition of the blood tho malarial
poisons which are drawn in with every breath,
and the germs of disease that are absorbed in
innumerablo ways all prove the dangerous
nature of the season that divides the winter
and summer.
But, the query naturally arises: "How can
this be prevented ?" The spring comes every
year and must bo met. 1t may be dangerous,
but how can 1t be avoided2 There Is plainly
but one way, and that is by keeping the sys-
tem in the proper condition to repel these
influences. Nor is this an easy undertaking.
Indeed, for years IL has been study, NOT
only with the public, but with tho most
eminent physicians, how this most desirable
end might be attained. If the vitality is
weak, the posons in the atmosphere and all
around us have an easy task. If, on the con-
trary, the vitality is strong, these evil ten
denotes nro of no effect, but are ropolled
from the system ANA fall away harmless.
1t is not our purpose to lay down rule OF
action for any one, but observation and the
careful experience of hundreds have shown
that for putting the body in n condition
whore its vitality can throw Off tho enemies
of health and retain its strength, there ia
nothing equal to Warmers Tippecanoe. This
remedy is not cure oil. but it possesses the
unquestioned power of fortifying the system,
and so invigorating it that it can resist the
inroads Of disease and death. Can anything
more bo asked of any medicine? When the
body is bowed by pain; when tho food fails to
assimilate; when dull, languid sensation is
experienced and life seems burden; when
appetite is thing unknown or must be
coaxed to have even au existence. and when
something must be done in order that life
may be even endurable, if q palatablo prepa-
ration can be secured that will remove all
these evils, is it not q blessing? 1t is just
hero that the evils Of spring should be met
aud can be overcome 1t is not "a privilege
but duty, and one which will tako nc
denial. Procrastination may bo pardoned
when only money is at stake, but when
human life and happiness arc involved 1t is
too serious matter TO admit of thrilling. II
is then that some action must be taken that
may avert impending disaster and avoid
springs subtle dangers.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
Great game to-day, Athletic Park.
The Colored Journalists.

At q meeting of the colored Associated
Press, held last night at Carson's hotel, at
which the various colored newspapers
throughout the United were largely repre-
sented, resolution was adopted asking tho
proprietors of the colored papers of the coun-
try to contribute two copies Of their paper
ca ch week to the association. Col. William
Murrell, of Louisian, offered q resolution
which was adopted,t to ask the aid of the colored
press in advocating representation of the
colored race at the Worlds Cotton Exposition.
Col WIN. Murrell, j. IL. Lawson, w. G. Chase,
J. L. Bruce, and George w. Stewart were
appointed q committee on finance, with
au thority to solicit funds for the support of
the association and tho establishment of
private telegraphic and telephone wires in
this city to connect with the headquarters Of
the association. Mr.. Q. G. Stewart, president
oftho association, gave notice that he would
move to take up the resolution which was
laid over several weeks ago indorsing GER
tain prominent candidate as the choice of
the colored press as tho nominee Of the
republican party for president. Tho next
meeting will be held on Wednesday evening
next, at the same place.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SPIRIT MANIFESTATIONS.
10 IA E.fltnr


A matter has como under my observation
in connection with the spirit manifestations
now to be witnessed in this city that will not
fail TO interest your readers.
Dcalia Cook, who for some time has been
controlled to write and talk by spirit pur-
porting to be that Of Jesus, and who has been
thought by many to be insane and was for
fow weeks in an insane asylum, three weeks
ago went to the spirit photographer, William
M. Reeler, and picture of Jesus OF Na2a-
reth that will not fail to be recognized by
any one who has ever seen His portrait, came
upon tho negative with hers 1t
was said that this was q
Jesus was copied. She sat again, and
about her head there came three heads, said
to represent the trinity. While these are un-
like any known portraits Of Jesus the re.
semblance is so great that none would fail to
recognize them. Those coming in contact
with this lady still doubted, and she sat
again, and by her side on tho third photo
graph there Is standing the form of Jesus,
The body is thrown backward and tho eyes
raised to heaven in the greatest agony. The
hands are raised, and on them is plainly seen
the prints of tho nails, while tho blood is
streaming down upon his raiment l hand
you for examination copies OF tho photo
graphs. Copies may also bo seen at Mr..
Keelor's gallery.
The medium who is thus singularly con-
trolled is Dealis Cook, formerly of ofWallingford,
Conn, for twenty years in trade in New
York, now the wfo of George +. West, OF
Delaware, as pure and good woman as ever
lived, and of fur moro than ordinary intelli-
gence.
There is nothing wonderful in these mani
festations of spirit return and spirit power.
They do not come to the poor fisherman
alone, but through them the wise are led If
they will to new field for Investigation,
and on examination discover q force as dis
tinct and certain as electricity, having in
telligence far surprising that of man, and
the quicker men investigate and un-
derstand tho better it will be for
thom. 1t is easy enough to believe that
in the distant past men were inspired of God
to talk or write; that through handwriting
upon the wall warning was given that made
men tremble; that angels from Heaven walked
and talked with men; that through the Son
of Man-the Great Mediator-water was
turned into wine, the blind were made to
rested upon His head, and voice from
Son. in whom 1 am we'll pleased"
that the holy spirit was given
to His disciples as witness, and that
through its power the ignorant and un-
learned talked words of wisdom and fre-
quently in unknown tongues. Yet when
reputable mon and intelligent women tell us
they have witnessed these things in our own
day, those who refuse to see the light again
cry, Cruelty himw "Crucify him" while
protesting to believe in God and the angels
Fthey ridicule, whom men tell them they can
lead them to proof of Immortality.
OBSERVER.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
cont,ncntnis to be Reorganized.

A special committee of the Washington
Continentals, of which DR.. b. NJ. Beall is
secretary pro tenn, have issued q call for
an important special meeting ofthe battalion,
to be held at Timms's hall at 8 o'clock this
evening. The call states that "matters of
the greatest importance, tending toward q
reorganization of the corps, will be discussed"
A reporter of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
saw Col George +. Timms, the commanding
officer, last evening and mado some inquiries
about tho meeting. Col. Timms said: The
battalion will be entirely reorganizcd. The
three companies will be consolidated into
two, and the positions of officers will all be
declared vacant and new election hold
The most important step, however, will be to
carefully revise the personnel of tho bat.
talon" Much interest is being manifested
in the forthcoming change by the privates
and officers,
National Republican., 1884-05-09
The Old Fire commissioners.

The commissioners have invited the late
FIRE commissioners, Messrs Collins, Bacon,
and TAFT, to inspect the workings of the de-
partment The fire commissioners were
assembly and the office was abolished by the
act of congress on June %, 1888. Tho first
commissioners appointed were the late W. b.
Reed, Il. l.. Hume and Carter A. Stewart
The other commissioners have been w. r. Col
lins p. +. Bacon, Thomas Quantrall, and j.
A. TAFT Messrs TAFT, Bacon, and Collins
were the last three commissioners and served
from 1873 until the time congress failed to
make an appropriation for the office and it
was abolished. Since the adjustment Of this
Office the affairs of the fire department have
been managed by the commissioners and
Chief Engineer Cronin.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
washingtops VS.. Mctropolltans, to-day 4:so.
Hattie OF the Chickens.

Six game red cocks and select crowd of
gentleman, including u rather prominent
officer of the district government, were the
participants in a lively cock fight night be-
fore last. Tho fight took place in a stable on
Four-and-a.half street, not far from Penn
sylvania avenue. Three of the cocks were
from Southeast Washington and the other
three were representatives of Northeast Wash
ington. Three battles were fought, the South
east birds being victorious in each instance.
Two of the Northeast birds were killed out
right by being speared through the head
with the steel gailS of their opponents. Bet
ting was quite lively, at least $500 changing
hands on the result
National Republican., 1884-05-09
siyninp IyIthout Rcndinr.

Messrs. Edwards & Barnard, as solicitors
for Mrs. Harriet A. Ford, widow of the late
DR.. G. NJ. Ford, yesterday by bill in equity
against the Travellers Insurance Company
OF Hartford, Conn, and George Harrison, OF
Troy, N. Y, prayed that the insurance COM
pany be enjoined from paying to Mr. Harrison
or he receiving SO 2,20S the amount of a policy
on the life of DIR. Ford. 1t seems that during
the life Of her husband Mrs. Ford signed q
ronuncation of her right in the policy, but
she now claims that it was done without
having any knowledge that she was commit
ting such an act, and had she known what
would have been the result sho never would
have signed the paper. A temporary restrain
ing order was granted and tho case set for
hearing on the 10th instant.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
TO HELP THE ORPHANS.
The Fair Last Night for the Bonefit OF
the Hebrew ChiIdrcn.

tne tcDrc" Chtlurchs
Ten pretty girls, wearing dainty lace caps
and white aprons trimmed with blue ribbon,
stood behind ten gayly decorated booths at
Abners last night and dispensed their wares
with charming grace. These little girls
were giving fair for the benefit of the
Orphan Asylum Auxiliary association, a
Hebrew charitable organization. Tho
hall was tastefully arranged, and the
decorations were profuse aud elegant.
The fair opened at o'clock, and closed
about midnight. Simon Wolf Henry Adler,
and Max Cohen stood by and watched the
sheckels pour into their coffors with beaIning
faces. About the room fitted score or moro
of protty girls, who spirited the young mons
dimes away with coy words and pleading
eyes. The attendance was large throughout
tho evening and everyone good to charity,
for nearly 800 was realized. The young
ladies who so successfully managed the fair
and graced the stands were Misses Rena
Baum, Edna We'll, Antoinette Cohen, Camille
Goldschmidt, Jennie Strssburger Ella Cohen,
May Wolf, Amy Reizenstoin, Mora Price, and
Ella Behrends.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
THAT suIPLoAD OF BRIDES.


To the query concluding your article in ref
erence to the shipload of spinsters who sailed
from New York for Oregon via Cape Horn
some twenty-five years since in search of
husbands in that far-away-land, / answer
that the venture was crowned with tho most
favorable results. The women who consti-
tuted the passenger cargo of that immigrant
vessel were generally New England daughters
of education and refinement, everyone of
whom, upon reaching their destination, found
stalwart, honest, thriving, and industrious
husbands, and they are to-dsy-at least, those
living, scattered all over the state of Oregon
and Washington territory; and the pioneers
of said state and territory all agree that it
was a wise and happy conception that led to
their coming there. This the writer knows
from the fact that. while he himself did not
find wife among said fair voyagers, yet he
belongs to that class of American citizens
whose boast it is that they are pioneers of
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
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washingtons VS.. Metropolitans, to-day 430.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
THAT ECCLESIASTICAL CAUCUS.
To fhs EIiigOr

In your editorial of May 5, entitled an
Ecclesiastical Caucus" you say that "a num-
ber of lergymon-including rituaists, high
churchmen, aud low churchmen, have
united in circular. &C.," l have
carefully examined the list of names
appended to that circular. and. while I find
very decided majority of those who vote and
act with the low church party, l fail to dis
cover the name Of one who is popularity known
as rituslists or of one who would avow him
self high churchman and iealously claim to
be known rs such. l think in fact, high
churchmen will have nothing to do with it.
ONE OF TIE INVITED.
National Republican., 1884-05-09

the handy vehicles in front of the church to
convey the delegates about tho town.
Tho delegates accepted with much pleasure
tho invitation of Prof. Baird to witness
tho shad-hatching process at the old
armory building. At the army medical
museum, on Tenth street, large number of
the names of the delegates have been regis
tered. They have taken great interest in
visiting tho medical library and museum and
make thorough inspection Of everything on
exhibition at the latter. The fine display of
surgical instruments, invalid chairs, medic
inal olixirs and panaccas, and chemical
compounds on exhibition at the Masonic
temple has been daily visited by numbers of
the delegates. The largest display of instru-
ments Is by Gilman, the druggist, Of Penn
sylyAnia avenue
National Republican., 1884-05-09
FOR FRESH BEEF.
OFFICE A. G. =,
WASHINGTOS BARRACKS, n, @.

OFFICE A. G. =,
WASHINGTON BARRACRS, n. c.,
April 20, 1854
Sealed proposals. in ripllcate subject to the usual
Condltonl, with n copy of this advertisement at
thched, will be received at this Office until o'clock
noon on TUESDAY. MAY 10. 1884, at which time
and place they viii be opened, In the presence of
bidders for furnishing and delivering the Fresh Beef
required by the Subsistence Department. u - Army,
mt this post for issue to troops threat during the fiscal
year commencing July l, 1854.
Tho contract for Fresh Beef shall not he construed
TO involve the United States In any obligation for
payment In excess of the appropriation granted by
Congress for that purpose
The Beef furnished must be from cattle which shall
net not less than FIVE hundred and fifty $3.50 pounds
when dressed.
Proposals must be accompanied bya guarantee.
signed by two responsible persons, the guarantors TO
panied by such guarantee will not be considered
Proposals must be incloscd In sealed envelopes and
marked proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed
TO the undersigned. The Government reserves tho
right TO reject any or all proposals. Blank proposals.
giving Information us to conditions, quality OF Beef
payments amount of bond, &c, milstbe obtained by
application to this Office. SEBREE SMITH,
my8-4t LIST Lt I'd Art, A c. s,
National Republican., 1884-05-09
building Permits.

Building permits were issued yesterday to
Mary Bonavades to make repairs at No. 13
Third street northeast, to cost $500; w. II.
Best, to make repairs at corner ofFourth and
Wilson streets northwest, to cost 81, ,20O H. B.
Moulton, to erect two-story private stable,
alley rear Of house 1924 Ninth street north
west, to cost $500; Mary l.. Kaiser, to repair
brick 1926 Columbia street northwest, to cost
S275; Henry Bergling, TO repair frame 1919
Sixth street northwest to cost $3.50; Il.
Thompson, to erect two two.story dwellings
Twelfth street, between Maryland avenue
and G street northeast, to cost SOC.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
PROPOSALS FOR MAIL cATcHERs.
posrorrIcE DrpAprMrvr,

-.
WASHINGTON, u. c., April a, 1854
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until noon, on the 4TH DAY OF JUNE, 1854,
for furnishing, by contract, Mail Catchers, and
Brackets for the same conforming to the samples OF
this Department, in such quantities and ut such
times as may be required and ordered during ono
year from the lat day of July, 1884.
The proposals must be In accordance with the
printed specifications and forms, which will be fiji
nished on application by letter TO the Second Assist
ant Postmaster General; and the right to reject any
or all of such proposals is hereby reserved.
The contract which may be made will he In con-
formty TO such specifications and the accepted pro-
posal. W. q. GRESHAM,
aplT-th-6t Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
She Wants 10 he Free.

Margaret Bryan yesterday applied for
divorce from William A. Bryan, and asked
permission to resume her maiden name of
Margaret Waters. Tho petition statos that
she is now II teacher in tho public schools OF
this district, and married Mr.. Bryan in Bal
timore, Nd, on Feb. 30 1880. They lived
together for period of two months, when he
abandoned her without reason or provocation,
and since then she has been supporting her.
self by teaching school,
National Republican., 1884-05-09
Antlion SaIrs.
BY Duncanson Brothers,
AUCTIoNEERs.

BY virtue Of deed of trust dated the 10th day Of
1SI@Ch az @ A. p 1870 duly recorded In llber 0l2 folio
VI anu decree Of the Supreme Court Of the Dis
uuuggt OF columbia, dated the goth of April, A. ID.
aSs5 passed IN equity cause No Ss54, the subscriber,
~ svsIuted trustee, at the written request of the
sas a OF e noto secured by said decd will offer for
5aie 5Rnx W puIDlic auction ON MONDAY, THE 12Tu
pAl OF MAY, a. ID. 1884. at D O'clock d. M, upon
In square No n. ~ ' W."
Terms ofsnle-s2, ,2Qe, with interest thereon from
Ine 1Oth OF March 1870 TO day of sale and expenses
montns, ~, with Interest from day of sale, for which
lhc notes OF the purchaser duly securcd will bo
taken. deposit OF stoO on caoh lot VIII he re-.
qnred ns the same is struck of. If terms Of sale
dofoultlng purchaser. " ~
he above sale will be subject to tia taxea oneroI
ana special now overdue, amounting tonbout hB 800.
j. CARTER MARBUUY,
nlNg=pOlNda GuI
National Republican., 1884-05-09
United States DIarshai's Sale.

BY virtue OF q writ Of Reri fcins isr,ed ont of the
clerk Ohice of the supreme Court ofthe District
Oh CoInmqin ana % me directed will sell OF public
sae Tor cash, In front Of the Court House d. or OF
81 said dlstrict on WEDNESpAY, THE 18th DAY OF
claim aud Interest of the defendant In and 70 the
following described properly. TO witt
Part OF lot No 2, In square No. 3l7, beginning for
the same ut The southeast Of said lot; t1enco
Wcst along inc line of street north 20 feet inoh
tnenCe north, 40 rect; thelCc west. 20 fcu thence
north north ieot; thence east, 80 feet inch; thonQe
south, feet THENCE cast 20 feet; thence south, 75
feet. in the city of Wpshin.don levied upon MS tho
property deiendent William Chase, and 10 satisfy
Laren Nj. Saunders, use Of u. u. Knight.
CLAYTON MCMlCHAEI,
u. $. Marshal.
IHoS. DOwLtSG, Auctlonecr. ap22-2Ot
LN THOMPSON.
II 1000 PA. AV. n. w.
This morning at IL o'clock shall sell at my auc.
ton rooms q complete limo Of household effects.
Terms cash.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
WILLS Rpcorled,

Two wills were filed with tho register yes
torday for probate and record. That of tho
late Charles Edelin, bequeathed all his estate
to Christiana Mills in trust for his children,
to be divided equally between them when tho
youngest becomes of age. Tho other was that
of the late Christopher Connor, in which tho
tcstator leaves his estate TO his wife, and
appoints her eXecutriX of IL.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
Excurslon OF tho Veterans,

Gen. Sickles will bo among tho northern
veterans who will accompany tho lst corps,
Union Veterans, to visit the battlenelds on
May 10. Special arrangements have been
made by the committee for the comfort of
ladies who go with tho veterans. Special
cars will probably be provided for them near
the rear of tho train, and one member OF the
committee will devote his entiro attention,
on the morning of tho start to providing
seats for them
National Republican., 1884-05-09
p,leatrian ChnIlenue,

George Chism, tho driver of street car No.
40 of tho avenue line, feels that he is the
champion runner or go-as-you-pease pedes-
trian in the city He recently ran from
Georgetown to tho Navy Yard, distance Of
five miles. in thirty-hye minutes. His friends
authorized THE REPUBLICAN, last night to
announce that he will race any man in the
district Tor purse and the mpionship.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
Proposals.
FOR STATIONERY.
DEpARrMENr or THE

UITANTMENT OF THE TNTFNTOR,
May O, 1854.
Sealed proposals will he received at this Depart
mont until IL o'clock IN. THURSDAY. JUNE 8,
1884, for furnishing stationery for the Department
Of the Interior during the fiscal year ending June 30
Blank forms Of proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto will be furnished on application TO
this Department.
Proposals must be addressed 10 the Secretary of the
Stationery"
ment until an appropriation shall have been made
by Congress for the purchase OF the stationery
quired. H. NJ TELLER
my0,12 II, ,1O,2225 secretary.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
BUSINESS MENTION.

VIM. Magruder charged that Fenton Jack
son and Ed. johnson removed his pantaloons
from him In the streets Of East washington, u,
Judge Smell fined the remoyors 20 each' AL
the parties were colored boys.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
LIternture for PolIcemen.

Mai. Dye, chief of police, has subscribed
for eight copies annually of the american
Police Rcoord, tho "coppers' official organ,
which is published jointly at New York and
Philadelphia. copy will DO supplied to
each of tho station houses for one year.
Maj. Dyes portrait and biography wore pub
lished in the Record several weeks ago.
National Republican., 1884-05-09

Edward Dickson more Familiarity known as
"Chicken" Dickson to keep up his reputation
broke into the stable Of Martin Adler and
stole sixteen chickens. He was tried and
convicted on the charge in the criminal
court yesterday. A motion was made in
arrest of judgment.
National Republican., 1884-05-09

spottswell Rowen, colored, entered a store
Mt the corner of Ninteenth and i streets, and
insulted lady. He also struck VIM. Me-
Gill, white man, on the head with brick
when the lattor attempted to put him out Of
tho store. For theso reasons Justice Smell
fined RoMen $40.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
nninr Our Own Mnnufacturerr,

And having many years experience, knowing the
wants OF our extensive trade, our patrons will find
our clothing just adapted TO our wants. EIsEMAN
Bros the most popular tailors and clothiers, cor
ner Seventh and Il,
National Republican., 1884-05-09

The senate district committee will hold
meeting this morning, and will receive the
report of the subcommittee appointed 10
frame another railway bill. 1t is expected
that the matter will DO settled to-day.
National Republican., 1884-05-09
rurs nccciyed ON Storage

And insured against loss or damage by moth, FIRE
and burglars, at small charge upon valuation. q,
We keep furrier constantly employed, ana would
advise our customers to have their rs brought to us
on storage, aud have all repairing done during the
dull season. u ii. STiNEhErA & son,
Ifntters and EurTiers
1231 Pennsylvanin avenue.
National Republican., 1884-05-09

THF Rowland Dental Association. no. 211 -Four;
pnd.a-half street northwest, three doors norm OF
All work warranted first class. Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 10000 persons Fine BOld ana
umalgain flllings inserted in the best manner