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National Republican., 1885-03-28
THE BLoDGETT CLAIM.
Renewed Activity OF the Planti6s-A
Statement from One OF the Counsel.

Statement from One OF the Counsel.
1t is evident that the contest for pos.
session Of the Blodgott estate will not be
settled for some time to come and may
involve more defendants than have been
heretofore included in tho cause. The
case took on o new feature yesterday by
Mr.. Robert Morrison being made party
complainant and trustee in the place Of
Lorin Blodgott in the equity cause against
Gen. Y. =. Grant aud others, fifteen in
all. Tho bill has been dismissed as to n
number ofdofendants, but remains rs TO the
Washington Association and the United
States Insurance Company, and yesterday
the chancellor permitted not only tho
new trustee TO become party complain
ant, but granted him leave to file sup
Elemental and amended bill, which was
done.
THE NEW BILL.
In this the appointment of receiver
Is asked for to settle up the affairs of
tho Washington Association and insur-
ance company, and q trustee subBtituted
in tho place of Elias b. Caldwell and his
unknown heirs to carry into execution
the trust as directed by tho court. 1t is
also asked that an account be taken ms to
what is tho share OF the plaintiff as
trustee of the assets of this corporation.
The court is further asked that the
trustee be deoreed 10 convey the real es-
tate to the receiver, according to the
provisions of the trust deed, and that ho
be directed to take charge of the assets
of the Washington Association and United
States Insurance Company and dispose Of
the same on such terms and conditions
as will best subsorve the interest Of the
creditors and shareholders.
WHAT COUNSEL SAYS.
Hon. Robert Morrison, of the law firm
Of Hildebrant, Morrison & Hildobrant,
resident trustee of the heirs of the late
Samuel Blodgets stated yesterday to q
REPUBLICAN, reporter that the published
statement was incorrect in regard to the
abandonment of tho Blodgett claim, ana
that compromises had been made. "We
did com mence an action" he said, against
q number of the more wealthy and infiu-
entail occupants of our property, such mon
rs could obtain tho ablest legal talent, for
the purpose of drawing out oil the legal
standing tho defendants could have, and
in this we have been eminently successful.
| 1t is true that we have dismissed one of
! the bills we filed rs to certain defendants,
paid our costs, and filed an amended bill
in that case. No compromises have been
made with tho occupants Of these lands,
although many have been offered. The
prosecution Of the Blodgett claim will be
continued until the property is recovered.
There Is not particle of legal title to this
property outside of the Blodgett claim,
and no honest man who knows anything
of the titles in this District will dispute
this fact"
National Republican., 1885-03-28

This is the season of tho year when
housokeepers are roplenishing their pan
tries. and the vexod problem in many
families is where tho best groceries can
he bought for the least money. OF course
the first desidcratum in the purchase Of
such commodities is quality. The house
which to the assurance Of quality adds
the attraction of low prices is the one
that housewives are looking for. In these
two respects no house in Washington
stands more pre- eminontly than that Of
John II. Msgruder, ut his old and popular
stand, 14l7 New York avenue. Here the
buyer can find most carefully selected
stock of fine groceries, wines, liquors,
and fruits at the lowest market rates.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
DR.. PaIton,s shavlngs.

Rev. DIR. John R. Paxton's lecture on
"shavings," delivered last evening at the
Congregational Church, was a racy dis
course, abounding with wit. "Show me a
noble man or woman" said DIR. Paxton,
land will show you the shavings at
their sides, which the trimming and
smoothing Of their characters have
dropped" SO in every advancement of
individuals or nations, and in every noble
work accomplished, the speaker ex-
planned, evils always attended the good,
and these evils are the "shavings."
National Republican., 1885-03-28
To the Afflicted Mothers and Daugh-
ters of Our Land, Bring 10 You
GInd Eidlngs Of Great JOY.

My method Of treating the prevailing dlseases
heretofore known to the medical profession, and
1 can confidently assure the aiiiicted, old and
young that givo immediate relief, and that 1t
Is sure help and cure under my method OF
treatment All repulsive physical examinations
snd snd SsnsPee nvad % sSrnk are
with.
years rather than submit to the old methods OF
examination and treatment and which more
Se Sre Il fhs not permnnent injury To tue paten
have treated hundreds OF the worst cases In
% per3ect Success III There ere is nothing harsh or un,
pleasant 10 the most sensitive and delicate nature
AZ S s'hSp 10 symptoms Witch give The esSet
condition of each and every case, therefore eS-
ianguid. deathiike aehings and nervous prostra-
tiOns, which cause so much woe ana misery
hs wSsn S or M M eEey may
the possession OF that best boon 10 mortals-good
health? Do not delayi procrastnaton Is dam
gerous.
Consultation Free.
The principles upon which this practice Is
based are founded In truth, and have been so
demonstrated TO the satisfaction OF critical in-
Ihe facts concerning It's curative power have
been realized by millions ot persons ,l ~ this ana
II is resorted TO by constantly Increasing num-
bers as rapidly az prejudice rs made 70 give way;
medical men, who recommend II for It's unques-
III has been observed that sin all science
| throughout all nature the most invisible ele'
ments are the eontrolling forces; You are stand
| IL has always been with you. but because Of itg
simplicity men and women have considered II OF
But the time ia fast speeding when you will
understand what disease Is and what is its
You win also know how 20 apply the remedy.
| Were we to be endowed atthis hour with Infinite
| cause we are not ready for IT, We must grow up
toacondltlon fit receive II. to use II wen ere IL
National Republican., 1885-03-28

The celebrated and enterprising piano
manufacturers, William Knabe & Co.,
Of Baltimore and New York, who have
been before tho public for fifty years,
have opened handsomely fitted up
branch wareroom at SIT Market space,
where they extend to their Washing
ton patrons precisely the same facilities
to be had at their main houses. AT their
rooms in this city they will have con-
stantly on hand full stock Of their
grand, upright, and square pianos, aud
their latest features, the inlaid and
marquetry instruments.
National Republican., 1885-03-28

Another strong letter 10 Prof Hartyig Nissen
My Dear sir; gladly testify 10 the benefit re.
ceived from tho "Swedish Movements applied
by you. when / came to you / was what Ia
called chronic invalid, and had not done any
active work for yeara After two months
treatment 1 returned home, and have
worked almost daily since. You know
from my tRlkswith you how highly value the
swedish Movement Cure In chronic clses.
Though drugs have their uses, believe, In tho
majority Of cases they wrongfully tako the
place OF more rational methods, Wishing you
], A, TOWNSEND.
do West ST., Utica, N. Y, Feb. 1, 1885.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
Want 20 Distrlbutc the RoynrtIs.

Lieut.. VIM. II. Schultze and Chiof En-
gineer George Melville have made sppli-
cation to be sent to the Lena dolta to
distribute tho rewards provided for by an
appropriation at the last session of Con-
gress to the inhabitants in that vicinity,
who rendered aid in the search for tho
Jeanette party.
National Republican., 1885-03-28

The Senate committee on postofIices
and postroads has under investi cation a
report on postal telegraphy, which it is
said was printed by the late chairman,
Senator Hill, Of Colorado, without au-
thority.
National Republican., 1885-03-28

AVERY large choice stock of fine and medium
grade shoes for ladies, gentlemen. misses,
boys, aud children. Our speclelties; Gentle
men and ladies' fne.hand sowed shoes In great
variety OF styles Low shoes and slippers Of
the latest and most approved styles. Our inn
ported boots and slippers for ladies are very
line and at very moderate prices.
4. s. GARTRELL,
900 Seventh street, corner northwest,
National Republican., 1885-03-28

CAPT. ]. +. WILSON says;
Prof Hnrtyig Nissen. Health Instltute-Dear
Sir: Having been treated by You last spring for
indigestion and defective circulation, caused by
malaria, received the greatest benefit, and
have not had n return of either trouble since. In
case Of any similar trouble ! certainly should
try the same treatment, having the greatest
faith In It's efficacy. Respectfully,
j. Il. WILSON,
Captain I'd Artillery.
Washington Barracks, ID. c., Feb. ~. 1883.
National Republican., 1885-03-28

NINE. PALMER, 1lO7 street, begs to an
nouncc that on Tuesday next she will make II
special show of millinery, comprising all the
latest novelties from Paris and London houses,
National Republican., 1885-03-28

EASTER CARDs--Easter Cards.--You viii find
the handsomest Assortment OF Easter cards
ana Faster noyelueS 10 pi tns Guy elSo prayer prayer
Department, 4l6 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
II. O. CANDEE, M. D., v. D.,
NerVaura, Magnetic, Electric Physician
For the Treatment Of all Diseases Mind, Brain or Body
Reception Washington
vITAhITY CURES DIsEAsE-LIFE OvERCOMEs DEATH


aSs RS %hS
mmyNca mum MhUA ohumnyn ws1nan
National Republican., 1885-03-28

Prof Nlssen possesses many testimonials and
number OF letters from former patients stating
the great benefit they have received II the
SPRAINED ANKLE, WATER IN THE
KNEE, FRACTURES, &c, and he will willing
IN eyDlain the nature of his treatment and the
probabilities of success in any particular case.
National Republican., 1885-03-28

when use my Positive and Negative, Electro
Magnetic, Ozone VapOr and Vital Warm-Air
BRth six treatments In one.oxygen, Heat.
Light Electricity Vapor, aud Magnetism MY
bath surpasYes an Hot springs, MagneticS cSprings.
Electro Thermal, Turkish, or any other kind OF
VapOr, Heat or Electric Baths as II combines
All these and much more In one luxuriant
cleansing puTf flying, invgorating, vitallzlng, all
curing process; giving youth 10 age an pro-
and ali blood diseases OF whatever nature from
tho
National Republican., 1885-03-28
)RoposALs FOR SAND.

wAsHINaToN, y. G., March "a, 1886.
Proposals arc invited for furnishing, delivered
at the new Pension Building, eighteen hundred
l,S00) cubic yards Of clean, sharp. river sand.
Bids will he received NJ this Office till noon
APRIL 2. 1885,. when they will be opened In the
presence Of bidders who may attend. samples
should accompany proposals. which should be
addressed TO the undersigned. -
NJ. Q. METGS,
nhQO % N
National Republican., 1885-03-28

1t Is wiser and better TO prevent an evil than
to remedy It aflerward. Now is the time to pre-
vent MALARIA by
National Republican., 1885-03-28

Still penetrating further and reaching higher,
we make an immense stride onward and up,
power and reach that Vital agent and tangible
manifestation Of spirit called electricity, Elec'
trlclty comes primarily rom the sun, and Is me
acting through primary matter, and Is, there
fore, one of the strongest of spiritual manifesto
tiOns. II Is u wonderful power and great vital
agent, and IL the sheet-nnchor OF hope In the
treatment of many diseases. Too much cannot
be said on this very important subject.
Electricity warns in the sun, relreshes In the
breeze,
CLOVIS in the stars, and blossoms In the trees,
Lives through oil life, extends through all ex-
tent,
Snrnnls nndl vidnl. and onernlea nnsnent.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
Source of Human Magnetism.

Human Magnetism, like other magnetisms,
comes from Electricity, and Electricity comes
from the sun, and the sun Ia spirit, ana the spirit
Is inc xhnustble; and the sun keeps up It's supply
nom the earth.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
TIE SWIFT SFEUIFIU Co,
Drawer ., Atlanta, Ga,

MEN oNLY.-A NEW, QUICK, PERDfA.
WI nent, absolutely certain cure for lost or
falling manhood. Benefits within n day; cures
usually within month No quackery; simple,
scientific. Full explanation, many references,
and indlspulable proofs mailed under seal, free.
Address THE ERIE MEDICAL CO., Buffalo.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
Human Magnetism IL Produced

by the human breathing IN the spirit from the
air, and the spirit being inhaled Into the blood
through the lungs, passes with the blood TO the
brain and acting on the brain, producing Flee
triclty which goes out from the brain around
the nerves, using them as 4 coll or helix, thus
changing the Electricity from the brain into
Magnetism, which magnetizes tho whole body,
making II a living magnet, ...-
terioug poyyor is now fast taking rank as won.
deriuiIy successful curative agent, and In vital
uower next TO spirit or lifo power ITSELF Aston
ishina cures have been made and life saved by II,
even by the ignorant aud unlearned. But now
thnt IL Is known what Human Magnetism Is,
and how TO use II, Its success In the present age
surpasses the past ns greatly Hs truth surpRsses
IL ia worthy our greatest labOrs aud highest
hnnes IL can heal the sick, save life, and fill
the world with health and happiness.
National Republican., 1885-03-28
NISSEN'S
HEALTH INSTITUTE
522 10th Street N. w.,

THE SWEDISH CURATIVE MOVE
MENTS" (of which "MASSAGE' is one i'm.
portant phase) are admirably adapted for the
treatment of some Acute and all Chronic Dis
eases. without speci ying each particular all
ment 1t may be said that this method Is well fit
ted for restoring 10 health
"Disturbances of the Nervous md
CircuIatory systems"
''Diseased Conditions of the Res.
piratOry Organs.'
'.Impaired Digestion and Nutri.
tion.''
"Diseased secretOry and ExcretO-
ry FuncttOns.'
.'MuscuIar Weakness, DefOrmi-
ties, and Accidental Injaries."
National Republican., 1885-03-28

or RDirlt, In condensed IN lne fnuIoFlAl pouy'
ana il eternal, and will last and live,
and shine In Its own radiant glory
nnd yitaii1ing energy, unconscious OF decay or
loss OF power, amer crowns aud scepters, and
empires and Kingdoms, and hoary,headed dynass
ties seemingly entwlned with the garlsnd5 OF
eternity shall have passed away Into everlasting
foTretnllness, and sword and spear and shield
shall have wasted away with the coTroding dust
az Time; and rocks and hills shall have melted
away like snowAakes at midsummer noon; and
the planets and stars shall have dropped their
pIIttsrIng crowns and dissolved away Into prlm-
oval nothlngness; and all gross matotla Things
he Awept away by the devastating breath OF ngesi
and Inc heavens be rolled up az scroll and dis.
appear amid the gloom Of chaotic natter aud
the loud crash Of peallug thunder shall reyerbe-
rate through the ompty vaults OF the universe,
sounding The dying requiem Of all material
| things; then, even then, the spirit shall remain
| tho same unchanged and andunchangeaple,thec ever
| living Almighty Power throughout the ceaseless
| and ncyer.endIng ages of eternty-stll living
on and forever on, In It's own mdeless ana death
| less Immortality.
some OF the Diseases which Treat.
| Throat and Lung Diseases, Consumption,
Liver and Bilious difficulties, Constipation,
| Heart Disease, Iatarrh, Deafness caused by cat
tarrh Roaring Ia the Head, Cancers wlthou'
| dntting or acids, Scrniun Vertigo, Smal-poS,
| Ueuiofihoias or Piles, sAlt RhVnna, Eryelpolab,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06

THE McLANEs. "A correspondent
Of ::the1C Cincinnati "Enquirer." gives
the following bit Of history touching
the McLane family in this country
He writes
The night that Major Andre was
having his celebrated fete called the
Meschianza, a little outside of Phila-
delphia, McLane, the ancestor Of our
new French Minister, had made up
his mind to capture all the British of
ficers who were there. He got 100
infantry and put them 10 four squads,
and supported them By dragoons.-
All the soldiers carried campaign ket.
ties filed with tar, turpentine, &C.,
and they set the whole line Of British
abattis on fire. The long roll was
beaten, and guns fired from the Della
ware to the Schuylkill The Phila-
delphia ladies, however, were not dis.
turbed by the British, who told them
that this was q portion of the festivi-
ties, and they continued to dance, but
q large corps was quietly organized
to assault McLane, and he was pur-
sued up the Wissahickon Greek, and
some Of bis men captured at place
called Barren Hill Atthe same time
be had to swim the Schuylkill, and
was covered by some of Morgan's
rihemen on the other shore"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06
Dead oF Capt. Wm. ]. Kelley.

Capt. William j. Kelley, died &C
his residence on Green street, Satur-
day night at IL o'clock, after On i'll.
ness Of some weeks. He had been
more or less complaining for NUNS
Der of years, and yet during ell the
severe weeks of the past winter, he
was on bis boat, either passing up and
down the bay, or prevented from SO
doing by the freeze. 1t will be re.
membered, that few weeks ago, it
was reported that the boat had been
cut through by the ice and the entire
crew lost. This report was incorrect.
When hc returned home he was all
ing and be gradually failed under the
steady march of q complication Of
diseases. Capt Kelley was native
Of Somerset county, where the great.
est portion of his life was spent He
came to this city about nine years
ago. He had been engaged in the
Oyster trade for many years, and was
universally recognized as gentleman
of uprightness in all the dealings Of
life. For many years the deceased
had been On earnest christian, and q
devoted member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church His life was .
living epistIe known and read Of men.
His last illness and death was but
another testimonial to the power Of
grace, to enable its possessor to bear
up, while lite was gradually wearing
away, cheered with the glorious
vision of home in Heaven, % it's
reward. Capt. Kelley was In his
59th year. He leaves wife and four
children TO mourn their earthly loss.
His funeral took place this afternoon
at 4 o'clock from the Wesley Chapel
M. e. Church, of which the deceased
was q member, the pastor, Rev. w.
G.. Herbert, officiating. The Order
Of Jonadabs attended in q body, the
deceased being member Of the same.
Thus another familiar face will be
seen no more on our streets, but we
trust, on the plains Of light, it shines
radiant with Heavens glory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06
An Attractive Entertainment.

The entertainment to be given at
Masonic Opera House tonight in
which Miss Annie Lewis, the charm-
ing and versatile little actress will
appear Ia the character Of Little
Trump" q new and sparkling play
affords our citizens an opportunity
seldom met with III Annapolis. Miss
Lewis is supported By q strong CONF
pany every character being an ar
tiste Of merit. Reserved seat tickets
sold at r. IN. Goodman's Drug Store,
Maryland avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06
LATEST NEWS.
CRY zzB COUNTY.
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
The Fire Last Nigh.

About liz o'clock last night an
alarm Of fire was sounded from Inde-
pendent Engine House, which was
soon responded to by the Fire De.
partment Of our city. The fire was
discovered to be ii an unoccupied old
house on ShipWright street extended,
and formerly owned by Mr.. Dennis
Claude. From the reflection of the
bright light upon the dome Of the
State Capitol, it was at first thought
to be some building on the other side
of Spa creek. A sharp wind was
blowing at the time, and carried large
fakes of fire toward the city and di-
rectly upon the convent of the Sisters
of Notre Dame just opposite. The
steam FIRE engine rendered efficient
service, and the fire, which had com
municated to house adjacent, was
soon extinguished. The flames were
undoubtedly Of incendiary origin. -
This was the first occasion the new
steam fire engine has been used to ex.
tinguished a fire, and the company
showed great proficiency in managing
it. The engine was in charge of Al
derman w. +. Williams.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06

Capt. Ramsay, superintendent Of
the Naval Academy, and q number Of
other officers Of the institution, in
Guiding the heads Of the various de-
partments Of instruction, have receiv-
ed orders to continue their present
duties until July l. after which they
will probably be relieved. The de-
parture Of Captain Ramsay from the
Naval Academy is much to be re-
GREETED. He has been the ablest
superintendent ever stationed at the
Academy, and has brought that in
stitution as near perfection in its
workings as it is possible for human
hands to accomplish.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06

Dr.. EDsoN has found that common
Rio coffee Is put though q process Of
poisoning which transforms it into
any desired variety, and this is only
one Of the many frauds that be has
detected il the grocery trade. Lead
and its compounds are found in
almost every article Of prepared food,
while copper and arsenic are ii COM
mon use. The ways Of the world are
peculiar.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06

MoHAAIaIED had very fair idea 81
civil service reform. It is written ii
the Koran that s 4 ruler who appoints
any man 70 an Office, when there il ID
bis dominions another man better
qualified for it, sins against God and
against the State
Secretary Manning must have act
ed upon the MOhammed principal
when Be appointed Higgins his Ap-
pointment Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06
GE Tickets for Little Trump" car
be had at Goodman's Drug Store.
Preaching from the House Top.


The Rev John Harris, the colored
enthusiast, who has been preaching
here every Sunday morning from his
house top, small two story tenement
on Clay street, made his appearance
as usual yesterday morning from his
lofty pulpit, and proclaimed the un-
searchable riches of the Gospel, ap-
propriate to Easter. His pulpit was
not bedecked with flowers and ap-
propriate mattoes as were some of
our fine churches, and all that gave
color to the occasion was himself and
his red bandanna which he displayed
occasionally. It had been announced
that the colored blind preacher would
hold forth, and this no doubt drew q
larger crowd than otherwise would
have been there but the crowd that
had gathered on the pavement below,
after having had their sordid curiosity
satisfied, began to leave, and by the
time he had finished his sermon there
were but few to remain. Harris says
he hopes to be able to establish his
church by the fall, but he prefers to
preach from the house top during the
summer, ID obedience to the Lords
command.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06
UnEortnnate once seeker.

Many persons have gone down to
Washington to seek Official positions
and but few have succeeded They
have spent all their available means
and find q return home hard road
to travel. One poor fellow was ar
rested the other day at Chester, Pa,
carrying bundle Of clothing, but
on explaining the situation he was
discharged. He had gone to Wash
ington from New York, but not re-
ceiving an Office as he expected, and
his money becoming exhausted, he
sold his valise, and was tramping home
with bis W0rdrobe strapped around him.
There are many similar cases on
record and their example warns Us
not to put faith II princes
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06

Social gathering Of the young
Ladies Temperance Union" ut 1st
M =. Church, on this Monday, April
9Th, at p. M; aII are invited. Al
program Of select music and readings
viii be rendered.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-06

Little Jennie Dyer, the in-
comparable child skater, at the Rink
tomorrow night.