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National Republican., 1885-09-09

He WAS Too sEasNTAEY. The minister lost
his health by being too quiet. lie would
spend hours and hours in his study, poring
eSerciyc. Liver became torpid; stomach grew
weary; bowels acted irreguarly: nerves
Welded TO prostration; minister was Il gloomy
iniiure until Browns Iron Bitters revived him.
The Rev. MIR. Zchring, of Codorus, Pa, says !:
"I was paralyzed in my right side. The use of
Browns lion Btters enabled me to walk"
Hundreds of other ministers testify to its
National Republican., 1885-09-09

1t is claimed that this new production Of the
wine press approaches nearer perfection than
any issue from that source. Rich, ripe, bub.
bling with a fragrant bouquet, it is "dry"
enoughIto please the most tastidious palate.
Carstairs, Mccall Il Co import tho "M0rizet'
agent OF the house, Mr.. Barnes, will be pleased
"A gupply pF1arg
National Republican., 1885-09-09
Injured in a Buggy Accident.

While carriage containing Mrs. NJ, A..
Fithian was being driven through the capitol
grounds yesterday morning the Senate mail
wagon ran into It. Besides breaking wheel
OIL the carriage, Mrs, Fithian was thrown out
and somewhat Injured. She stated that 1t was
an accident which the driver of the mail wagon
did all in his power TO prevent,
National Republican., 1885-09-09

The commissioners yesterday made the fol.
lowing changes in the police department First
class private j. 4. Henry, promoted to second
class, vice ID. +. Crump, retired aud pensloned
at $50 per month; X. +. Bradbury appointed n
first class private, vice b. 4. Henry promoted
Private John Kenney, promoted To the second
National Republican., 1885-09-09
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The Smaller Happenings of a Day in
and About the City.

and About the City.
During August III dogs were impounded,
and Of this number lSj were Killed.
L. S. Bcihancourt, or Pantmt, Is in the City,
n guest of Mrs. Kate NJ Clarke, 90 New GOrS
avenue.
A coiurcd man named John Brown yss.cr
day morning found II dead culorcd lnfnt
floating In the canal. near q street. s)uthwcs.
The number of applicants for admitanNc
into the public schools indicates that thcrJ Will
boan increased attendance over former years.
Miss Flood. daughter of Maj Flood. Of South
Washington, was CrownHd the queen of beauty
nt the tournament held at Marshall Hall Fri
day.
While Henry Womer was handling lumber
yesterday afternoon, at the corner of First aud
n streets southwest, Il heavy plank fell upon
his shoulder and dislocated It.
The police trial board have recommended
that Private 7. u. RGnkc be reduced from sec
Ond class TO first Cluss, and Private i. l.. Allen
be fined S2j for violation Of rule 1855.
John Lloyd, James Hutchinson, Wm. j..
Wirts l.. Il. GrammOn, and Michael W. R,or-
dan, Of the Baltimore and Oliio Railroad Com.
pany, have been appointed Special omcers oil
the police force.
school Trustee james II. Smith has requested
that the followiny.nnmcd ianitors of the
eighth school division be TcappOnted special
police officers Lewis Chase, Jefferson Thomas,
james Cooper James Wills, aud James Davis.
The local committee of the American Public
Health Association meets tonight nj the health
Office. Arrangements will be made for the Gu.
tertainmcnt of the delegates 10 the annual SOS.
sion of the association to be held here in De-
Ccmbcr.
Samuel lTlll aud Benjamin b. Prentice; OF
| Vermont have filed an appeal III the clerks
| Office from the decision of the commissioner oil
patents rejecting their application for n patent
| for an improvement pertaining TO milk'sotttng
| apparatus.
The estimates for the support oftho Industrial
| Home school have been sent to the commis-
| sioners as follows For maintenance OF lOJ
| children, Sll 600: two teachers, sl,21J; Tor mn
iron fence, $3.50; laundry and repairs sl,3tJi
| total, $1,000.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

THE simples in the laboratory of nature are
health giving. What can be more reviving
than the Odor of the pine forests? And when
II is remembered that st. Jacobs Oil has in It
the essential elements which give this life and
strength, it can well be understood what u
boon II Is to the afflicted,
National Republican., 1885-09-09
pInylng tic Masonic Gnme.

John Bateman was yesterday sent to the
wOrkhouse for ninety days for being a suspi-
cious character. lie obtained money from
several persons about the city under the pre-
text that he was q Mason. In many cases 1t Is
said that he falsely claimed that ne had been
sent by Mr. Noble ID, LArner
National Republican., 1885-09-09

The funeral of Charles H. Wiltberger, jr,, of
this city, whose death occurred on the 81 in.
slant, took place on Sunday, the intorment be-
ing made ut Rock Creek cemetery. Mr.. Wilt
berger was for long time connected with the
jcWClTy establishment Of NJ, NJ Gait 4 60,
National Republican., 1885-09-09
The Liquor DeaIers, GrIeynnces.

At a meeting Of the retail liquor dealers at
r. Wynnes, corner OF Eighth and II streets,
tho committee which waited on Commissioner
Webb and presented their grievances reported
that the commissioner would communicate with
the association in writing. II was reported
that about 100 signatures have been obtained
TO the DetitiOn,
National Republican., 1885-09-09
MILLINERY.

Fancy Wings, in all colors, at &c; value
zoe.
lot of Imported Fancy Breasts, manu-
facturer's sample line, all different styles,
at 64c; they are cheap at 81.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
KID GLOVES.

The "Bon Marche' popular 4.buttons at
S5c.
Tho "Bon Marchen Embroidered 4-but-
tons at 0Sc. Money refunded II can be
equaled at the price.
22 dozen of 4-button Gloves, popular
shades, at SOC.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

Auction pools on the regatta will be sold at
the Exchange Harris House,, Wednesday even
ing, at 1880. JONES x Co.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
"I2lberon" Velveteens.

'ElDcrOn' NelNeteens.
This brand Of Velveteens
has won a worldwide and
e vious reputation, it's
achievements being entirely
due to its own intrinsic merit,
being almost indistinguisha-
bic from the Foreign Silk
Velvets.
We make a speciality of
this brand in two qualities,
viz:
23-inch Plain "Elberon" velveteens.
Only 81 per yard.
23inch Twilled Black "Elberonn yclyeteens
Only s1.26 per yard.
Both OF the above qualities In large and varied
assortment OF shades and col0rings, representing
all the new and fashionable colors OF the fall and
winter season.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
CORSETS.

A heavily-boned German-woven Corset,
fine embroidered busks, at SOC; they are
worth S5c.
A Hand-sewed Fine Sateen Corset, corded
and embroidered, splendid fit, at 64c; worth
Soc; colors, white, drab, red, black, light
blue.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
LEATHER GOODS.

Genuine Allig ator Purses at 14c.
Genuine ALI gator Pocketbooks at 1G, 81,
24c.
Satchels in large variety.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
DRY GOODS.
From To-Day

From To-Day
Woodward & Lothrop will
display Fall and Winter
Stock, and do herewith most
respectfully invite the atten-
ton of their customers and
the public generally thereto.
Fan Gloves for Mon.
We have just opened an
elegant line of mems fine q
button "tIugo" Castor
Gloves, embroidered backs,
which we offer at $3.50 per
pair. These are exclusively
for walking and driving in
early fall, and for appearance
and wear are unapproach-
able.
A New Invention.
"Vassar Sleeve Holders.
Aningenious elcontrivance
for holding the sleeve of a
dress or coat in place while
putting on an over-garment,
such as a jersey, wrap, or
overcoat; only Ioc each.
An Improvement.
Cloth-coveredD Dress Steels,
used in the place Of whale
bones in the waists of dresses;
8, 9, 10, IL, and I3 inches
long, at IS, 80, and 35c per
dozen.
("smull Ware" Dcpnrtment-Flrst Floor, midway
Left Side)
Those little boxes Of Ruch-
ing again-3 styles of 2 yards
each, nicely and neatly put
up in a small box; only 2oc
per box (6 yards).
Low Price on Neck Rufiing.
2.row, yards for 25c.
3.row, yards for 4Oc,
3.row, full, yards for soc.
Colors-Whitc, Dream, and Black.
(Lace Dept, Second Foor-Take Eleyator.)
New Silk Velvets.
Having received an adj
vance line of our Fall and
Winter Stock Of Plain and
Brocaded Silk Velvets and
Velveteens, we have placed
them on exhibition, and re-
spectfully solicit your exam
nation. This stock is Of the
best known manufacture, the
assortment is complete and
varied, and the prices are such
we guarantee they cannot be
obtained at a lower figure.
19.inch Colored silk velvets, in sapphire, gar
nets, browns, myrtle, royal, canard, medium
brown, navy blue, dark blue, dark green, white
and cream excellent quality.
Only s1.25 per yard.
10-inch Colored silk Velvets in shades of gar
net shades of brown, o shades of blue, 9 shades
Of myrtle, 3 shades Of castor, shades of gray,
purple, olive, plum, acnjon, bronze, golden browns,
rose and lilac.
Only $50 per yard.
20-inch Black Brocaded silk Yelvets handsome
patterns, in elegant designs.
Only 50 per yard.
22-inCh Colored silk Velvets, 9 shades OF garnet
shades of gray, shades OF navy blue shades OF
brown, royal blue, sapphire, &c.
Only $500 per yard.
1O-inch COlored Brocade silk Yelvets, handsome
Only $3.50 per yard.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

is through this medium desire express sincere
thanks the ladies of Washington for the noble response
opening Being fully of many improvements yet be
made beg of you to grant sufficient time and will
fulfill the literal ming Of "Bon Marche, good market
Below quote few specales to be found in different
departments:
National Republican., 1885-09-09
wORSTED LACES.

1900 yards of Worsted Laces, inches
wide, black, brown, white, at lSc yard;
they are worth SOC yard.
9pieces Of black Beaded All-over Net at
50 yard. These goods were sold us much
below regular price; they should really
bring $3.50 yard.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains yards long; former price, sIss
reduced to 75c pair.
pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains yards long, former price, sas
reduced to 81 10 per pair.
pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains long; price, co.
reduced to $3.50 per pair.
pairs fine Nottingham Curtains sH yards long, price,
$780, reduced to So rs pair.
pairs Nottingham Curtains long, price,
$500; reduced to $3.50 Per pair.
pairs fine Nottingham Lace Curtains yards long price,
SS.oo reduced to S. IS per pair.
pairs Real Lace yards ong price, SIoo; reduced
to $500 per pair
pairs Curtains long; price,
to SIo5o per pair.
pairs Real Lace Curtains yards long; former price, oo reduced
price, SI2.5o per pair
pairs Real Lace Curtains yards long, former price, S3 reduced
to $4,000 per pair.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
RIBBONS.

Satin and Ottoman Ribbons, pure silk;
MOI 0 at 13c yard; No. 12, lie yard.
A fine assortment of Fancy Ribbons, new
designs, at 15c yard.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
Infants Wear.

Everything appertaining to a complete
Infants Outfit at popular prices.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
Linen Collars.

l02 dozen Linen Collars, embroidered and
plain, no two alike, manufacturers sam
pie line, at 10c piece, or for csc.
Children's Collars, of Irish Point Embroi-
derry, edged with finch Spanish lace, at SIC;
well worth 81.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
Silk Pushes.

We have secured an elegant line OF Col
ored sink Plushes, which are particularly
suitable and desirable for making Dados,
Friezes Yalences, Mnntel Lambrequins, Ia
BILE scarfs, Mats, and Covers, and all kinds
of fine fancy work, such as Painting, En-
broidering on, &c.
15-inCh Colored silk Plush.
only 81 .l6 per yard.
l0.inch Colored Silk Plush.
Only 100 per yard.
In variety of handsome colOrs and shades.
(Yelyet Dep't-First Floor, last on the Rlght.)
National Republican., 1885-09-09

One rem nGnt Nainsook Embroidery, II
yards long, 1G inches wide; formerly $1.Gj
a yard; special sale price for the remnant,
$1.T5.
Another remnant, 2i yards long, 1G inches
wide; formerly S1.6S a yard; special sale
price for entire remnant, S2.25.
One remnant Swiss Embroidery, 81 yards
long, 0 inches wide; former price, $l.75 a
yard; special sale price of remnant, $2.65.
Another remnant, u yards long, 12 inches
wide; sold for CSC yard; special sale price
for the u yards, soc.
One rem nant French Embroidery, II
yards long, 13 inches wide; formerly sold
or SERB a yard; special sale price for en-
tire remnant, $3.50.
N ~ few remnants in Combination Colors, all
over robe patterns and flounclng to match.
One robe, rose pattern, in pink and white,
marked S4.9S; special sale price, $3.25.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
LAST SPECIAL SALE
THIS YEAR
EMBROIDERIES! |!
2,3oo YARDS TO BE SOLD
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
sEPT.z SEPT g. SEPT. 9.

The Paais Royal everybody knows carries goods
from to another. The embroidery season is
nearly over and as we do intend "cary over yard of
embroidery quote prices for last special sale
that will close out the balance Of our stock.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

Equity Court-Justice Cox-Danielv VS.. Brown;
sale finally ratified. In re Thomas +. Azpell
lunatic; commission de lunatico inquirendo or.
dered TO issue. Meddaugh vs. Wilson; com.
mission TO get testimony in Lowell, Mass, or
dercd to issue. Brown vs.. Latta; dismissal of
bill for want of prosecution ordered. aayru.
der VS.. Beall; amendment of decree of Sept. l.,
1855, ordered. Brnnnigan VS.. Magrider:
amendment of decree of Sept. l, 1885, ordered.
Humphrey vs. PumphTey; sale decreed aud g.
c. Mcader and w. Wheeler appointed trustees
to sell, King vs. King; auditors report fually
confirmed. Campbell VS.. Campbell; divorce
from bonds of marriage granted. Assignment
for to.day--Consoidate Electric Light Com.
pnny VS.. United States Electric Lighting Com.
pany, Glenn VS.. Marin, Glenn VS.. Clymer,
Chadwick VS.. Wright. Sliney VS.. Willard, Davis
vs.. Thomas, Gebhard VS.. Gebhard, Shpman
VS.. Magarity Casey VS. White. Washington
Market Company VS.. District of Columbia.
THOSE desiring to avail themselves Of a pleas.
ant trip down the river before the season closes,
should 90 to Lower Cedar Point on the cOmmo.
dious steamer Armenia this week, as Sunday
next will be the last excursion of the season to
this delightful resort.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
Turcoman Curtain Sale.

Prior to extensive altera-
tions and improvements in
this department and the ar
rival of new goods, we shall
inaugurate a special sale of
Turcoman Curtains, and in
order to quickly dispose Of
the stock on hand we make
the following reductions:
5O.incl Turcoman Curtains reduced from sl2 to
50 per pair.
bO-inch Turcoman Curtains, blue cross stripes,
reduced from Sl76O TO slO per pair.
6O-inch Turcoman Curtains reduced from s25 to
S17,6O per pair.
6O.inch Turcoman Curtains reduced from $50 to
$40 per pair.
Third Floor-TaEe the EleyatOr)
National Republican., 1885-09-09
LADIES' HANDKERCHIEF Fs.

Fine Embroidered All-lnen uandker-
chiefs at 20c.
Blue and Red Polka-dot and Striped Neck
Handkerchlefs at l3c piece, or 2 for 25c;
real value 40c piece.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
VELVETS.

10 pieces of 1G-nch wide silk Velvet, all
olors, at Sic.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
JEWEIRY.

10 dozen Gold and Silver Pins at 25c; reg
ular price, 3Sc.
Silver Bracelets at csc; Gold Bracelets at
40c; novel designs,
A complete stock of Notions.
A large assortment Of Soaps and Per-
fumcries.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
A FEW QUOTATIONS.

One robe, daisy pattern, In blue and
white; former price, $3.25; special sale
price, $40.
One robe, acorn pattern, blue and white;
regular price, S2.9S; special sale price, 10.
100 yards Red and White Cambria En-
broidery, inches wide, reduced from 25 TO
1Tc; inches wide, reduced from 80 to 35c.
Full Skirts and All-over Patterns, in red
and white, blue and white, and blue and
red, at less than half price.
$40 yards Swiss Embroidery, . to inches
wide.
425 yards Cambria Embroidcries, . to 5
inches wide.
Regular prlces....1Oc, 13c, 1Oc, 25c, 2gc
Special priccS..... &c, 1Oc, 15c, 10c, zoe.
French Nainsook Embroideries, In robe
and ! patterns, ranging in length from 2 to
4! yards.
Regular prices.,...s1.T5 sl.9S 1925 s2.6s.
Special prices...... 100 100 1.15 1.35.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
CUENNlP'S CUlNNIP'S
4o4 Seventh ST. and 4oe Seventh st.
Lace Curtain Sale.

We have determined close Curtain Department.
offer entire stock of
REAL and NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS at Rare Bargains
National Republican., 1885-09-09
Stockinette Walking Coats.

Made from firm Imported Stockinettc
doubc-breasted, perfect fitting, at 50; worth
$3.50.
National Republican., 1885-09-09
HATS.

OF Black Straw, at 10 and 35c.
Very finest Of Milans, at $1.13.
Felt Hats, in all colors, bound, at Csc.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

T Drink our Mandheling Java Cof-
fee, roasted fresh twice day.
National Republican., 1885-09-09

Are you in want of handsome
Madras Curtain, that hangs so grace
fully and sheds such lovely light
within homes?
National Republican., 1885-09-09

Woodward & Lothrop will
display Fall and Winter
Stock, and do herewith most
respectfully invite the atten-
ton of their customers and
the public generally thereto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-23
NEWS 6 THE DAY.

President Arthur held his last public re.
ception at the White House on Saturday
evening
Mrs. Henry Hilton, wife ofex-Judge Hen
~ Hilton, died in New York Saturday
morning. She had been an invalid for iii
teen years Mrs. Hilton was cousin Of
Mrs. A. r. Stewart, and one OF BIER daugh-
tiers is the wife of ex Judge Horace Russell.
Gen. Butler arrived at Abu Klea on Feb.
ruary Is and two days later dispersed the
enemy toward Metemneh. Geu. Butler is
awaiting reinforcements from Gakdu to en-
able him to continue his retreat. The Scots
Guards left London on Saturday for the
Soudan.
The dwelling house owned and occupied
by Robt. V. Humphrey, about three miles
from Marlboro, Md, was burned Saturday.
The house and furniture were entirely de-
strored. and were valued at $4,000, there
was 81 200 insurance on the house and $500
on the furniture.
The Oregon Legislature has adjourned
| without elecling United States Senator.
| Ga the last ballot Hirsch: the republican
candidate, received 81 votes. The repub!
cans claim that the Governor has the right
TO appoint a United States Senator, the
| L. gisiature having adjourned without ac'
ton, but the democrats deny his right to
do go.
Mr.. William G Kingsley, one of the lead.
ing ID zen of Brooklyn, n. Y, died al al ear
" hour Saturday morning. II is said MIR.
Kingsley originated the scheme of con
structing the great bridge which bow con
meets New York and Brooklyn, and up to a
| few months ago he was president OF the
board of bridge trustees. He was also one
of the owners of the Brooklyn Eagle.
The New York World publishes over a
column of alleged facts, which causes it to
conclude that dynamite crusade IN the
Soudan as well as in London is seriously
contemplated in New York, and that
O'Dnuovau Rossa's office is the centre OF the
conspiracy II claims that preliminary
organization of Fenian expedition to the
Soudan has already been effected that they
Intend to leave New York by different
routes, manufacture dynamite on their way
to the desert. blow up the Suez canal, and
then join thearmy of the Prophet.
Articles OF incorporation Of the East River
Tunnel Railroad Company were filed at Al
bany Saturday, with a capital stock of 81,
900 600. The company proposes to build
| tunnel between Ravenswood. L.. l., and a
point bet Thirty fourth and Eighty sixth
streets, New York city. The entire line Of
the tunnel will he through solid trap rock.
AS the tunnel will pass under BlackwelI's
Island two shafts for ligAt aud air will be
! constructed-one on each side of the island
The total length Of the tunnel will he 3,5lQ
feet. the distance under the river being :,
10 feet aud each approach 700 feet. Tn"
estimated cost is 81 800 000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Major Ferdinand &. Hntter, ofLynchburg,
died suddenly Saturday evening. The de
ceased was ma or and quartermasterin The
provisional army OF Virg mia in the late war.
aud held the same rank III the regular army,
aud was stationed at Richmond. Since the
war aud unlil recon, Ma or Hutter bad been
chief CLERK in the internal revenue ctiice al
Lynch burg. He Was fity four years old,
and was son Of Major George Z. Hutter,
who was paymaster in the United States
army prior to the secession Of the State.
In consequence Of the determination of
the Auditor OF Public Accounts and the
Treasurer of the city of Richmond to disre-
gard the Circuit Court Of the United State g
hill ard preliminary restraining order in
Parsons W.. Morton Marye, Auditor Of Fir.
ginia ct ais case mas been made up, Try
consent, covering au amount sufficiently
large 70 take the case up 10 the Supreme
Court of The United States, where il Will
probably he heard on the l6.h OF March
uext, along with other cognate ISSUES that
are appointed TO be argued at that time.
A cop1ict of authority exists in the
Lynchhurg judicial district between the
federal and State courts in the suits against
the Southern Telegraph Company. Under
the ruling Of the United States Court in
favor of Malone and other stock holders.
the United States marshal demanded Of the
manager the surrender of his Office. The
manager, acting under the receiver appoint
ed ia favor of the New York Farmers Loan
and Trust Company, refused. II All attempt
be made TO take iorcible possession, the
other party will apply to the Governor for
a posse comitatus, and carry the case to the
United States Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-23
LETTER FROM CUBA.

(Corre.pondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
BoCo SAGUA La GRANDE, CUBA, Feb.
1O.-This is mail day." and the boat will
peregrinations of a stranger in these<egiops
be acceptable, you are welcome to this
The Port of Sagua la Grande is little
place composed chiefly of warehouses and
ship. cbaudleries, with population Of about
$500.
Sagua la Grande, is about eleven miles
distant, and is thriving little town, with q
population about that of Alexandria, J. 600
We are now ut the port.
The harbor is an excellent one, and is
now the scene of fleet Of about a dozen
vessels, most of which are American.
Sugar is the chief, aud it may be said,
ONLY export. Large warehouses with ac-
com 10 odations for thousands of hogsheads
line the river front, and from these lighters
convey the sugar to the vessels iu the har
Dor. The country in this region is low and
fat, but beyond Sagua, billy and mountain
Gus. The people are chiefly Creoles, Span
iards, Chinese and negroes. The language
generally spoken is the Spanish. The
houses are of one and two stories in height,
and are of queer designs. The trees are not
numerous around the village, aud those are
chiefly clcoaout palms. The weather j,
warm during the daytime, but at night,
cool aud pleasant. The sun is terrific, in
fact but the average daily temperature is
about S3' Fahr Fish and game is album
dant. as FRA goals, snakes aud yellow dogs
and cats WAS astonished to see such a
large number of Chinese and SO compar.:-
lively few negroes. Why, there seems to