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National Republican., 1885-04-08
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The smslisr Happenings Of a Day In and
About the CITY.

INV ""FhN"ihAH W. BhN N Ahh
About the CITY.
It appears that the night lodging house is
not all paid for. There Is still $500 due on II.
The canal boat Cigarette has arrived from
Cumberland with llb tons OF Cumberland
coal, the first arrival OF the season.
Twenty-one commercial agents have taken
out licenses during the past week against six.
teen for last year at the same period,
Maurice Roach was yesterday in the police
court charged with several offenses Of larceny.
The defendant was committed In default Of
$500 bonds
DEALERS attention when you need brooms
or whisks go direct to the National Broom and
Whisk Manufacturing Company, No. Gil ID
street northwest
It Is expected that, with favorable oondl.
tions the work on the State, War and Navy
Department Will raise the walls rs high as the
mausard roof by the close OF the present work
ing season.
Benjamin r. Jackson, colored indicted here
on the charges Of grand larceny and receiving
stolen property, was yesterday arrested in
Baltimore, brought TO this city, and com
mitted TO jail.
Irving G. Ashby, for many years connected
with the National Metropo Titan Bank, has
been appointed paying teller by the board OF
directors TO ~ the yacan cy caused by the
death of +. q. Middleton.
MAJ, Dye mas DeCn notihed TO prevent the
incloSing OF Rock street, Georgetown. BY act
Of Congress 1882 this street was vacated, and
Peter Mcintyre, who owned the property on
both sides OF II, inclosed II.
DR.. sheldon, who is in charge OF the Presby.
terian missions In the northwest, has Just re.
turned from an extensive tour of Alaska. lie
Will make an address at the Fourth Presby.
terian Church, on Ninth street, tonight
Marshall Tyler, Edward Genus, and Charles
Page, all COlored, were charged with larceny
from William Lamond. also colored, in the po.
lice court yesterday. Tyler was held to appear
before the grand jury and the others were dis.
missed.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Inauguration Ceremonies,
Dorsey Claeett sec'y MARCH 4, 1886
o31 Penn. Avenue.
Dorsey Clagett, Sec'y.

M LAWRENCE GARDNER Cor scy
WINK CIagei, JamsP D
ulson j.
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Headquarters: Northwest
WASHINGTON, d. c.. March ID 1855.
Messr WYcKoFF BENEDICT Agents Remington TypeWrte
Gentlemen: We herewith the "REMNGIoN TYPE WRITER
which loaned the Inauguration Committee for during the
preparation of the Inaugural Ceremonies affords pleasure to bear
testimony the good and rapid work performed by machine We
the machine Of another make but Mr. James NJ
Fisher enogapher of the refused other than
Remington having confidence that machine and
demonstrated that he correct in the position he took Respect
fully yours, l.. GARDNER Cor Secy
National Republican., 1885-04-08

The board OF managers of the National Sol.
diers Home met at the Riggs House yesterday
and then proceeded to the white house, where
they held u session, the President and Secre-
tary of War being exlotilcio members. To-day
they Will go to visit the home at Hampton.
Gen. Negley says that the homes are all
In excellent condition, and the new home at
Leavenworth, Kans., which will accommo.
date 1000 soldiers, will be ready for occu-
pancy next fall. When completed 1t will DO
treasurer of the Maine home, has been ap.
polluted governor.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

THE ARNo 10 IA select, private hotel, which
has recently been opened for the reception Of
guests under the management of W. 4. Prall
who has nc wly furnished 1t throughout, hay-
suite Of rooms II Is centrally located and
surrounded by some of the most aristocratic
residences in Washington. The cuisine of the
Arno is superior, and Is In charge of New
York expert. Guests can be accommodated
either OH the American or European plan. and
the terms are reasonable. Mr. George Hearst,
OF the San Francisco EIpresS; ex.Mayor Nc.
Cuppin, of San Francisco, and MIR. Wharton,
OF the State Department have jutt engaged
parlors at the Arno, and are delighted with
their pleasant surroundinRs
National Republican., 1885-04-08

The medical officer in charge OF the naval
hospital on Pennsylvania avenue between
Ninth and Tenth streets southeast asks that
the streets about that place be graded and
paved; also that the portion OF f street, be.
tween Ninth and Tenth Streets may not be
lowered more than is absolutely necessary.
York city, has written TO the commissioners
for Information in relation to the paving in
the District.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
Don't forget ball game to. .day. a:1a.


The captain and one member Of the Union
Veteran Corps (First Company were in the
police court yesterday, charged with running
spinning jenny in games for money and
OF the fair Another charge was brought
against two other members OF the corps on
March 30. The court remarked that, as the
spinning jenny is u gambling DEVICE, and these
gentlemen had made use of It, the statute for
gambling covers the case. The captains case
was dismissed as the evidence did not show
that he took an active part in the running of
the machine, and the case of the other was
sent to the grand jury.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

Michael Lawlcr 1896 NJ street, reports stolen
from behind his bar on Sunday afternoon a
British bulldog revolver valued at s.. wes.
ley II. Pollard, Wayland Seminary, reports
that on the Sd instant there was stolen from
one of the basement rooms of the building
lady's gold watch, valued at $50, and gold.
Thirteenth street, reports stolen from his
house some time In February pair OF gold
sleeve buttons valued Ut g.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
Baseball game at Capitol park to-day.


Edgar A. Nelson, the driver Of the cab which
drove Secretary Lamar 10 the cabinet meeting
yesterday, was among those 10 whom patents
were granted having secured letters for
time-pOint indicator for car, cab, and bus
drivers. His invention consists OF an anuulus
attached to a watch, which plays around the
dial. Time points are fixed ON this showing
conductor the time he is due at any place on
the street. The annulus can be placed on al.
most any watch with u slight change In the
arrangement OF the case.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

BREAKFAST Cocoa, as a beverage, univer-
sally conceded superior to all other drinks for
the weary man Of business or the more robust
laborGr, The preparations of Walter Baker &
Co have long been the standard Of merit in
this line, and our readers who purchase
Bakers Breakfast Cocoa will find Il most
healthiul, delicious, and invigorating bey-
National Republican., 1885-04-08

Patents were granted TO the following Wash.
ingtonians yesterday Nathan o. Bond, assign.
or Of two-thirds TO W.T.. Criswell and L. C.
PurmGn, cooking stove; James B. Davis
breeCh loading iireRTm: Anthony g, Douglass,
operating compressed air apparatus; Jacob NJ.
March, inside trunk brace, Edgar A. Nelson.
point indicator for timepieces; Joseph Walt.
myer and II, j. Ennis, wearing apparel, and
James A. WhitcOmb, necktle fastener.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

In Schoppers Celebrated Hose we
have nearly all sizes and colors.
English Oil boiled Solid color Hose
we have broken lots which sold for
soc and some for 44c a pair. These
three lots being now amalgamated,
it offers a selection from all sizes
and colors. Your choice for
National Republican., 1885-04-08

Olliy 25C edCil.
Full line of Children's Cos
samer and Gauze Under
vests, all sizes, 10 to 81 inch,
at very low prices.
Parasols now come in for
their share Of attention. You
will do we'll to examine this
stock before purchasing.
What is it that adds such
refined elegance and style to
summer dresses? Is it not
Laces?
Our stock Of Embroide-
ries, Laces, Trimmings, &C.,
was never more complete;
from the stately Hamburg to
the rich, elegant, Egyptian,
with dozens and dozens be-
tween.
A particularly fine variety
of patterns in'3 to 7-inch Ori-
entails at ISc per yard.
A big "drive" is a 4H-inch
Black Chantilly at 25c per
yard; well worth 371ac.
A handsome thing is a 6H-
inch Cream Wool Lace at
soc.
New stock of Paniers,
Bustles, Skirt Improvers, &c,
comprising the very best inn
proved shapes and latest
styles.
Belts and Belts-White
Canvas Belts, Black Canvas
Belts, Cardinal Canvas Belts,
Navy Blue Canvas Belts,
only 1oc each. Plain and
Fancy Leather Belts, lmita-
ton and Real Alligator Belts,
and unique Novelties" in
Gold Tinseled Belts. Never
had so many Belts at one
time before, nor were the
prices ever lower. We pick
out one to advertise because
it is a bigger" bargain than
the rest.
An excellent Initiation Alligator Belt In black
and natural leather, only 26c each,
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP
B0'Ssgg 0'SSsggg gP,y GoodS House,
%, pyst toEE PRICE ONLY \ ,t.Est
| o2l PEENA. AVE VA D STREET
National Republican., 1885-04-08

The commissioners, in reply 10 Mr.. A. Wat
son. state that "the establishment of labor
markets 10 the streets or public places, a.
suggested, is net only unauthorized by law
but would be prejudlclal TO good government
and public order.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
First game with the champions, 4,l5.


Assistant Attorney James L. Padgett has ren.
dered an opinion that the first section OF the
ordinance TO prevent domestic animals III inning
at large includes chickens, and he thinks thai
a reasonable charge should be made Tor keep
ing them in pound,
National Republican., 1885-04-08

The engineer commissioner has recon.
mended that the sewer plans be modified so
contract with II, r. Murphy; v street, from
Half street 70 Delaware avenue southwest.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
SPECIAL: :SALE:: OF: HOSIERY
t**++++t4++*t++*+++*+***

The Palas Royals Spring Opening has left us with
Hosiery Stock broken sizes and coors Our buyer
in New York obtaining fresh supply In the meantime
close out all broken lots at and
National Republican., 1885-04-08

REMEMBER, OBrien, Ashley & Co.'S great
frstclasS circus and menagerle opens Wednes-
day, April 10, ior one week on Athlethe Park,
Washington.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

Three assignments were placed on record
yesterday. Messrs wiltberger & Barnes, doing
business as grocera on the Seventh street road
near Boundary made an assignment to Alex.
ander S. Clark for the benefit Of their cred
itors. Preference is given to j. II. CLARK 4 Co.
for sll269. c. J. Gswlor d Co., undertakers at
ness and stock TO Anson s. Taylor, with prefer.
ences to A. T. Whiting for SlO5 Atwell
Cowling, s1O75O, and wanstall & Bro s43.
Jerome r. johnson, oonfeOtioner, makes over
his stock in trade and business At 3l2 Ninth
street, at stall No. g7 Center market and upon
premises s03 aud S05 II street to BenI. +. Leigh.
ion for the protection of his creditors. He
gives preference to r. w. Pilling, s75; Mrs. j..
B. Woodruff, sl00: Washington Market Com
pany. stall rent; George W. Bogus 500 (note);
Second National Bank, 500 (notc); William
Mayse & Co., 500 (note).
National Republican., 1885-04-08

A GREAT bargain Just received and for sale
another invoice new Turkey prunes, lou
pounds S2j cents. y. T. Metzger * Bro, Al
Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

EXHIBITION Of fancy skating at y street rink
te-nlght by Aessrs. Rothrock aud Fingles.
Double skating never before attempted.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

FRoN almost every section Of the state comes
reports of II general improvement of the health
of our people, due no doubt to tho influence Of
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

why DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE 3--Generally
because they are desponSent. They are de-
spondent because their health has run down
by reason of dyspepsia, debility, or malnrial
fevers. No man In good health wants to com.
init suicide. healthy man can face his
troubles and overcome them. Browns Iron
Bitters enriches the blood and tones up the
system so that vigor and bravery take the
place of debility and cowardice. Invariably
cures dyspepsia, indigestion, weakness, ETC.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
BELOW COST PRICE
ttttt&tt&ttttkttFA*k&Htt

Those Hose with fancy striped
feet and ankles and balbriggan tops,
you will remember, we're sold for
the opening for CSC, and thoseBLisle
Thread Hose with white split feet
were sold for soc. We still have
black and all the new colors, but
are sold out Of large sizes. This
combination lot is offered at
40 Cents
One of the latest Palais Royal
Novelties are Solid-colored English
Hose with embroidered vertical
stripes. We sold hundreds of pairs
for the opening at soc. As we can
not obtain more, and as some colors
are missing, we offer them for
75 Cents
National Republican., 1885-04-08

ExHIBIIIoS Of fancy skating at L street rink
tonight by Messrs. RUthrock and Finglesl
Double skating never before attempted.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
34 Cents

Those Fancy Striped Hose which
we sold for the opening at aoc, and
which are sold regularly tor 35c;
also, those Full Regular Solid-color
Hose which we sold for 35c, are
broken in sizes, but we have nearly
all colors.aWe sacrifice these lots for
q Cents
Genuine Silk Hose, not plated,
which we sold for 81. IS are reduced
in price, as the only colors we have
left are black, navy, and cardinal.
These Hose were bargain at S1.35.
We close them out at
90 Cents
National Republican., 1885-04-08
40 Cents
- Cents
SPRING WEAR MERIN0 VESTS
AND DRAWERS.

The best value ever offered for IS,
IS, 48, So, oS, and csc.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
NOOT'S
BelgianLace and Millinery
STORE.
Counters and windows at NooTs STORE, on
Thirteenth street, a few doors above the avenue,
drew thousands Of lady shoppers TO examine the
splendors of
Millinery, Wraps, and Novelties in New
LaCes.
Millinery is an art requiring the most excel
lent good taste to make a Bonnet or Hat
STORE.
Millinery, Wraps, and Novelties in Ne
l,aces.
A Thing of Beauty.

Millinery is an art requiring the most excel
lent good taste to make a Bonnet or Hat
National Republican., 1885-04-08

Nationals Va Providence today, i;lS.
National Republican., 1885-04-08

Providence VS.. Nationals to-day, l1S.
National Republican., 1885-04-08
DRY GooDS.
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP.

WOODWARD & LOTHRoP.
At the request of many of
our customers we will here
after keep J. & P. Coats
Cotton, in white, black, and
colors. This Spool Cotton
is too well known to need
comment from us. We may
add, however, that they have
gained an enviable reputa-
ton for their evenness and
excellence Of colors, coming,
as they do, in almost every
conceivable shade and hue.
Dealers will be supplied at
the regular trade discount.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
TELEsRAPHIc BREvrrIEs.

First Deputy Commissioner OF Pen.
sions Mclean was installed In office
yesterday.
Senstar Stapford's stables at Red
Bluff, Gala, containing lilo horses and
mules, were burned yesterday morn
ing.
Gen. Middleton with the Dominion
troops Is pushing TO the front and ex-
poets 10 encounter the rebel Rlel to-
day.
The Acapulco has arrived at Aspin-
wall with the marines and blue
jackets sent from New York 10 the
isthmus last week.
The United States commission to
South America reached Lima Wednes-
day evening and 1t will remain for
two weeks before proceeding to Chill.
The Buffalo Morning Express block,
containing the express offices and sew
eral lithographing establishments,
was totally destroyed by fire last night.
Fourteen hundred employees of the
Barbour Flax Spinner company at
Patterson, n. struck yesterday for
an Increase OF 10 per cent. In their
wages.
The negroes In the District OF Co
lumbia celebrated the twenty-third
anniversary OF their emancipation
yesterday. President Cleveland re-
viewed the procession.
The vatican is making preparations
to hold next spring general council
to consider programme for the i'm
ternal administration OF the Catholic
churches. The pope has formulated
the programme.
The New Orleans board of health
has passed resolutions requesting the
governor TO issue quarantine procla'
nation imposing detention of ten
days upon all vessels arriving there
from Injected points on and after the
lat OF May.
In compliance with the request Of
Secretary Manning Mr.. Robt. Wei
drom, chief OF division In the ofilc,
OF the auditor OF the treasurer for the
postoilice department, to-day ten
dered his resignation, TO take effect
the LIST prox.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
WAR NOTES.

Count Schouvalof, formerly Rus
sian ambassador to England, will start
from st. Petersburg for London at
once. IL is believed that he has an
official message.
Orders have been received at the
arsenals aud docks at Nicolaieff and
Sebastopol to work night and day In
order to complete the three Russian
men of war.
Tht English government has replied
to the modified proposals of de Giers
in regard to the debatable zone.
The vessels OF all nations are crow d.
ing into the Black sea for the purpose
OF transporting grain from the Russian
ports before an outbreak shall occur
between England and Russia. Eighty
seven English vessels arrived in one
week.
The Porte has notified the reserves
to hold themselves ready for immedi-
ate service.
The English government proposes to
create O volunteer reserve corps in
India OF so. 600 natives.
The Russian Corvitte Skobeleff has
! sailed from Hsyre for the Baltic.
The British ron-armor-plated war
ship shannon, nine guns, now en-
gagged In the coast-guard service at
Greenwich, has been ordered to Ports
mouth TO be prepared for active serg-
ice. The Shannon Is 1890 tons bur-
| den.
A Varna telegram says Russia has
formally notified Turkey that she
will consider Turkish neutrality to
imply the use Of force TO block the
passage Of the Bosphorus and Darda-
nelles
The active enlistment OF volunteer
reserves continued In India is ex-
| pected 10 reach over so 900 men wear
ing uniforms and Ii not to be compul-
sorry.
A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
from Constantinopie says: The shah
OF Persia has offered TO let England
have so 600 troops In the event OF war
with Russia. IL Is reported that
Ayonb Kahn, before his arrest, sent
to Gen. Komoroh plans of defense Of
! Herat.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
BEI.ToN.
A Minister Rssigns Nine Candidates
for the Postmastership.
Special.

special.
Bolton, TEX, April l6.--Me had y
very fine rain last night, and 1t is
warm and pleasant to-day, Just the
right kind of weather to suit growing
crops. We feel that the fruit crop Is
assured now, and expect to have
plenty Of peaches and plums In a few
weeks. BELL county Will raise enough
fruit TO supply a half dozen counties
like IL.
Rev. J. w. Peyton has resigned the
passionate Of the Presbyterian church
here. For many years he has been in
charge and has made host of warm
personal friends both In and out ofthe
church, whose best wishes will no
with him wherever he goes. No min.
lister of the church has ever been per-
socially more popular. There will be
q congregational meeting of the MEM
bers of the church next Sunday after
noon for the purpose OF calling an
other minister.
There are only nine candidates for
the Bolton postofiice announced yet.
There may be others In training for
the home stretch. 1t has been long
time since our Democratic people have
had an opportunity to feed on gov
eminent pap, and they seem hungry
for It.
1t Is reported that negro was
drowned In the Cow House some ten
or fifteen miles above here day before
yesterday, and that his body has not
| yet been found.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
ELECTION FRAUDS.
The Contested Gases of the City Of
Galveston Set for Hearing.

GALVESTON, TEX. April Ii The
city council met in special session at
10 a. m. to-day for the purpose OF taxi
ing action in the contested election
cases for mayor and alderman of the
Twelfth ward. Mayor Atkins not
wishing to embarrass the board in Its
considerations, called Alderman Large
Of the Eigh tn ward to the chair. AT.
ter the protests Of the citizens and the
petitions OF the contestants, Fulton aud
Quincy, were read alleging gross
frauds In the Eleventh ward, Alder
man Fowler offered preamble and
resolution stating the grounds OF the
contestants and defining the jurisdic-
ton OF the council over ithe matter,
which upon being passed, the
council resolved itself INTO commit
tee Of the whole, and adopted rules
governing the manner of conducting
the cases and fixed next Tuesday TO
determine the contest for alderman OF
the Twelfth ward, in which N. w.
Quincy, a prominent colored politician,
is the contestant and ]. 9. Allen is the
contestes, and designated Thursday
the 23d inst, to hear and investl.
gate the mayoralty contest with ex.
Mayor Fulton as contestant and Jos.
Atkins as conttstee-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
THE FUSS AT CORK.
The Riot Not as Serious as at First
Reported.

Cork, April 18.--At o'clock this
afternoon, the streets are quiet, and
there Is scarcely any trace of last
nights riot. The people dispersed
rapidly shortly after midnight. The
reports of the riot sent out last night
and early this morning were greatly
exaggerated. AS far rs can be ascer-
tanned up to this hour there were
only q few broken heads and
several slight wounds and injuries
received by not more than dozen
persons. The damage 10 the buildings
was small and was confined TO the
smashing OF windows in lumber OF
houses.
An English reporter of London
daily paper remarked TO the chief of
police this afternoon that he never
saw a more serious riot. The chief
laughed at the reporters observation
and replied that the fuss last night
was mere nothing, "only the boys
letting of little natural exuberance
of spirits, y said he.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17

dicted for the robbery Of Ben Green in
this city about year ago. The sheriff
started after him this evening.
There was heavy wind and rain
last night but IL did no damage.
The cock fights have 30 far turned
out in favor OF Dallas, IL having won
by far the greatest number OF fights.
Gov. Ireland has advised Lieut.
Gov. Gibbs that he will visit the New
Orleans exposition and will be absent
for some time, and desires him to
come to Austin to take charge OF the
state concern till his return. Lieut.
Gov. Gibbs will do as requested, and
go to Austin on Saturday for the pur-
pose Of acting as governor till Gov.
Ireland's return.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
An Old Timer Put Out.

WAsHIEeToE, April l6.-secretary
Manni ~ to-day appointed John A.
o'Neil OF Hoboken, N. j., to be
superintendent Of engraving In the
bureau OF engraving at aalary Of
SO 600 per annum, vice George w.
Casilear, removed. There are no
charges against Mr.. Castelar,, and he
feels somewhat sore at his removal.
He has been employed In the bureau
for many years and Is considered one
OF the best engravers In the country.
Many of his Inventions are now In
use. Mr.. O'Neil was formerly mayor
OF Hoboken.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-17
DALLAS.
A Mexican Jailed for Attempted Wife
Murder.

DALLAS, TEX, April Is Frank
Rufus, Mexican merchant OF tamales,
Z Is In Jail. His wife is named Lena,
and their marital life has hitherto
been smooth. A few days ago another
Mexlcan by the name OF Benavides
Arrived from Mexico with horses
which he placed in stock yard in
Nav Caledonia. On leaving his
pfoperty he sought Mexican society
And found IL In the family Of
Rufus. Last night Rufus went
oQt to cell bis tamales
and ON his return about o'clock this
Morning he found Benavides 1T the
honse. Fired with jealously he at
~ ked Mrs. Rufus with knife and
cpt her seriously. He Inflicted half
dozen wounds which the doctors think
may be fatal. Benavides, VINO was
pfesent, succeeded In getting the knife
nom Rufus before he could kill the
Woman. She WIS carried TO the hos
pital.
News has srriyed here of the arrest
sud incarceration At Paris OF hack
driver named Griffith. he Is in