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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
Rushing for the Train.

"Ir we make a rush for the train wen catch II
yet" said Mr.. Frank Lambert, commercial
traveller Of Boston TO a friend, as the two were
hurrylng toward the Eastern Railroad station
one morning last September. They arrived just
as the express began to move, jumped aboard
and sank almost breathless into seat.
"And do you know, SAM" added Lambert
presently, "that in my haste 10 pack np came
within an ace of forgetting TO put some Benson's
Capcine PlRsters into my grip I've got 'em,
though, all right"
"whats the use Of botherlng about them"
asked the other
mo end OF use. You know whore this busl'
moss of mine takes mccall over this country,
aud ,omeilmes across the big pond. Well l
Ipresume, by colds and exposure seeT Now,
I've found out Just what TO do. simply clap ON
u BeusOn's plRster.-no other kind, mind you
something about those plaStors that agrees with
my constitution, They save mo time, money,
and suffering I've no doubt ia nave been iaid
up la hotels under tho Doctors hands oHen " II
wasn't for them. I'D buy them If they cost a
dollar apiCCc.' - - go
'SpeaElng Of plourisy, said Mr., r, L. Turner,
best thing Il ever tried for u; They are quick,
comforting. and very thorough"
MI Josiah Bryag!, Of the great drug house VS., oi
lienson's plasters superior to anything elso lor
io6g bd Lee eRfSSS RS.an Of 6dGs .Ss q9m%Se 6aSe
| given Benson's plasters, thorough trial for
| picuTisy, and have obtained great relief rom
Asg 10 see tho Three Red seals, limitations of
| RpnsoIis plaster arc sold under similar names
! When huying BensOn'3 examine the plaster
RgiSrf eSa SaPPpR 4R oS oS face
| Look for the Three Red SeAl9
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

Feb. 27-EDtToR NATIONAL REPUB-
LicAN: Through the columns Of your
valuable paper I wish TO return my sim
cere and personal thanks to Chief Cronin
and tho gallant men under his command
for thoir noble and heroic services rem
derod during the National Thcator fire.
1t was only by almost superhuman efforts
and uncoasing labor that the Harris
House was saved from total destruction.
/ cannot pay too high tribute to the
work of the police officers detailed, who
with tho combined efforts Of several
charitably disposed citizens, rendered mo
very valuable aid | take this method Of
again thanking them, and notifying tho
public that the Harris House is again in
running order aud open for guests.
Yours, most respectfully,
john III. HARRIS.
My thanks are also due Mr.. G. G. Will
lard for his assistance in furnishing re-
froshments for,the flremen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

AT n meeting of the Young Mems
Democratic Club, at Timmss hall, last
night, over one hundred members were
present. Final arrangements were made
for receiving visiting clubs next week.
The services Of the club as escort werc
tended to the County Democracy, of New
conining the escort of tho President TO
the capitol to tho regular army was
adopted. A committee was appointed to
communicate the action of tho club to the
grand marshal, and to request that civic
aud militia organizations be permitted TO
ioin in the escort nnrade.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
TAX TITLES TO REAL ESTATE.
a Protest ABsinsi tho DIII selling for
Special Assessments.


There was large meeting of property
holders held at Cosmopolitan Hall last
night, at which the merits of house bill
No. s236, which empowers the commits.
sioners to mako title to the property
for non-pnymont of taxes, was
freely discussed. A committee consisting
of Messro. g. Ii. Lee, j. Mckenzie, Nor
ris Murphy, Richard Rothwell, Thomas
Kirby, and A. Campbell was appointed to
wait on the senate District committee,
and explain the injustice Of tho bill so
far as it relates to the selling of property
for special improvement taxes and the
many instances Of hardship which will
result from the passage Of the bill.
Resolutions were adopted reciting those
facts, and stating that 1t was the opinion
that this portion of the bill should not
be favorably acted upon until the justice
of the assessments mado has been estab-
lished, or the assessments have been so
modified as to remove the objections
stated: also approving the payment OF
general taxes, and the passage of so much
of the bill as authorizes the giving Of
titles for property in arrears for such
taxes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
Union GosneI Service.

The Union Gospel Service under the,
direction of the pastors of the city,
will be held to-morrow at $3.50 p. IN, in
the Congregational Church, corner of
Tenth ana G streets. Rev. d. w. Faunce,
D.D., pastor ofthe = Street Baptist Church,
will assist. The Moody choir will lead the
singing and IL is expected that the
service will be one OF much interes st. A
special invitation is sextended to strangers
in tho city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

Three Farrell 4 Herring champion
safes preserved their entire contents, a
the following testimonial will show:
WAHrNGToN, ID. G., Feb "a, lSS5.-MESsRs
FARRELL & Co.. PutLApEGputA, pA.-Gcndc.
men: had threo Of your Herrings Patent
Champion Safes in the great fire OF last night,
that destroyed the National Theater and my
store two in the theater office and one in my
storcl, aud am grutihod to state that they all
preserved their contents to my entire satlsfao-
tion The test was very severe one, rs moth
ing remains Ot the building but pile OF brick
and ashes. Yours truly, W. w. RAPLEY.
Ono Of these safes iH still standing on the
sidewalk in front of the ruins, and is at
tracing considerable attention from tho
sevore test IL has sustained.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
aThe Cnnrn Prnhlem y

is the subject of Hon. George W. Will
iams's lecture at tho Fifteenth Street
Presbyterian Church next Monday even-
ing There is much interest attached to
this question, both in this country and
in Europe, and Col, Williams should
have large and intelligent audience to
hear him discuss this important problem.
The lecturer is thoroughly conversant
with the subject from study and travel,
and will evidently arouse new interest
in subject destined in no great length
of time to be live topic in this country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
Tn. Pension Onice Work.

Mr.. Sawyer, of the statistical division
of the pension Office, submitted tabu-
lated statement TO Mr.. Warnor's com
mittee yesterday to tho effect that under
Mr.. Dudley's administration the cost Of
the pension Office was increased about
196 per cent. and the work about per
cent. over the administration Of his pre-
dnragEor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
Exnn,inr,, for Promotion.

Commodore Il. Y. McCauley, command
ant OF the League Island navy yard, and
Lieut.. Commander ii. Elmer were before
tho naval examining board yesterday for
examination for promotion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
OUR BROTHER IN BLACK.
HE DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF At THE SEW
ORLEANS EXPOSITION.

A Revelation to White visitors Contained in
the Colored Mems Exhibit Just Opened
with Impressive ersmonies-Blshop Tur-
ner's Address TO His Brethren on the Occa.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

IT. you want Employment try the WANT
columns OF THE REPUBLICAN, Three lines
three times for 70 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
Tho East Washington Democrats.

The East Washington Cleveland and
Hendricks Club, St their meuting last
night, accepted the badges TO be worn on
inauRu ration day. A vote Of thanks was
extended to the persons who participated
in tho recent entertainment, which netted
tho club 800. Mr.. William Martin was
unanimously elected marshal OF tho club
for WednPdny. A meeting will be held
Monday Hght.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

Prof Won WONDER, writes ,--"Purity ITSELF
IDuny'a Malt whskey, is the ptirest liquor that
have ever anolyzed 1must therefore unqualihedy
srocommond it to tho medical profession"
L Tho late HARVEY 4. BYRD, NJ, D., President
Iof tho Fnculty and Professor of the baltimore Med
Ionl College, sayei find 10 remarkably free from
fus oil and other objectionable materials so often
found in tho whislSics Of the present day.
| JAMEs-J. O'DEk, NJ. D., Of Staten Island tho
author Of several works on insanity, wrltesi "When
prescribe an alcoholic stimulnnt, order your fa-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

IN FACT, 1T IS a BEVERAGE AND MEDICINE CoMBINED.
Gh1MGY2WNEDsrTSYTGs afflicted HEMORRHAGEs
oaains
seal POSITIVE
T9TJEAE NGA-InT .VVELTSEKEs'X The dienh)
mt
richer blood than they had been before In the system
--s0LD by LEADING HOUSES.
Price &OTIEl DOLLAR PEEA ECTTIs1I.
Sample Quart Bottles
THE DUFFY MALT WHISKEY CO.. BALTIMORE, Nd. u s. A.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
"REDFERN IDEAS"

for Spring and summer Wear. Mr..
Redfern will himself take nil meas
ures for Gowns, Jackets, de-, and u
perfect tit will be guaranteed.
The showroom will he open 10 res
ceiVe orders from a. m. 10 $3.50
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

nous Malt wbiskcy / know 10 TO bo wholesome,
clean and unadultoratod."
FRED. n. SAVERS, VI. D., OF Rochester, N. y,
graduate ~ the leading European colleges says III
prescriboyour Malt Whiskey in my practice hero 4
heartily recommend y low stateg Of feyers acute
IinfanmAtions and depressing maiadie s.gcncraily l
and also Ps tonic in feeble digestion and copvRt
esccncc from ncute diseases, wherc an nlcoholc
stimu,nt is Indicated, and especially In Phthisis
Pumonalls,n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28
The DUFFY Malt WHISKEY CO.. BALTIMORE. Nd. u S.
The Dudley Blind & Shutter Worker

The Only Practical Fixtures manuured for Opening Closing Blinds
ana Shutters from the Inside OF the House. without Raising
windows or Removing Window Screens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-28

Yesterday was tho occasion of the open
ing of tho department of colored exhibits
in tho government and state building.
Tho colored people Of tho city gave their
support to the celebration nobly. and the
result was o crowd which packed evory
nook and Granny Of tho gallery in which
the exhibit OF this people is placed, and
comfortably filled tho grand music hall
in the main building. The delegations
began to arrive early in tho day, and
while waiting for tho public exercises
to begin occupied the time in an inspec-
tion of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11

An incident that occurred at Moscow
in December, 1880, affords an apt illus
tration of the trivial causes from which
disorders sometime arise. Prof. Zern-
of was giving L lecture on anatomy to
an attentive audience, when all at once
q loud and unusual noise was heard in
the next room, and most of the stu
dents ran out to sec what had happen
ed. Nothing particular had happened,
but the professor, annoyed at the in
terruption of his lecture, made COM
plant to the authorities. The next
day it was stated that the complaint
had led to the expulsion OF several
members of tho anatomy class. A
punishment so severe for an otfense so
venial kindlcd general indignation. A
meeting was called and resolution
passed calling upon the rector for an
explanation. But instead of the rector
came tho chief of the Moscow police,
followed by 4 great array of gen
darmes, Cossacks, and infantry, who
ordered the meeting to dispense. The
young fellows were now greatly ex-
cited, and, though they would have
listened to reason, refused obedience
to the behests of brute force On this
the aula was surrounded by the SOL
diers all the issues were beset, the
students to the number of four hun
drcd were taken prisoners, and amid
a square of bayonets marched off to
Jail. Affairs OF this sort do not always
end with simple arrests. AT the least
show of resistance the foot soldiers
make free use Of the butt ends of their
muskets, the Cossacks ply their whips.
the faces of the students stream with
blood, some arc thrown wounded to
the ground, and there cnsues terrible
scene of armed violence and unavail-
ing resistance. 1t happened thus at
Kharkoff, in November, 1878, when
some troubles arose from mere mis-
understanding between professor at
the veterinary college and one OF his
classes, a misunderstanding which a
few words OF explanation would have
suiliced to remove. 1t was thus at
Moscow and St. Petersburg during the
disorders of 1861, 1868. and 1866, and
in certain circumstances the law sane
tions even grosser outrageS, In 1878
an enactment, the cruelty of which it
is impossible to exaggerate, was pro-
mulgated. considering" it ran,
"the frequency of students meetings
in the universities and public schools,
the law concerning seditious gather
ings in the streets and other public
places is applied to all buildings and
establishments used as colleges and
superior schools" Thus all students
in Russia are placed permanently under
martial law. A meeting or group Of
undergraduates, after being summoned
three times to dispense, may be shot
down as i they were armed rebels. -
Russia Under The 7zars, by Stepniak.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMA-
TION.


Designating IA Day OF National
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
The American people have always
abundant cause to be thankful to AL
mighty God, whose watchiul care and
guiding hand is manifested in every
stage of their national life, guarding
and protecting them in time of peril
and safety, leading them in the hour of
darkness and danger. 1t is fitting and
proper that q nation thus favored should
on one day in every year for that pur-
pose especially appointed, publicly
acknowledge the goodness of God and
return thanks to him for all his graci-
ous gifts. Therefore, l, Grover Cleve-
land president of the United States of
America do hereby designate and set
apart Thursday, the 10Th day of No.
vember instant, as n day of public
thanksgiving and prayer, and do in
yoke the observance of the same by all
the people of the land. On that day
let all the secular business be suspended
and let the people assemble in their
usual places of worship, and with
prayer and songs of praise devoutly
testify their gratitude to the giver of
every good and perfect gift, for all
that he has done for us in the year
that last passed; for our preservation
as a united nation and for our deliver
ance from the shock and danger OF
political CONFUSION; for the blessings
Of peace and for our safety ard quiet
while wars and rumors of wars have
agitated and afflicted other nations of
the earth; for our security from the
scourge of pestlence, which in other
lands has claimed its dead by thou
sands and filed the streets with mourn
ers; for plenteous crops which reward
the labor of the husbandman and in
crease our nations wealth; and for
the contentment throughout our borders
which follows in the train of prospect.
ty and abundance. And let there also
be on the day thus set apart reunion
of families sanctifed and chastened by
tender memories and associations and
let the social intercourse of friends with
pleasant Renaissance renew the ties of
afe ton and strengthen the bonds of
kindly feeling. And let us by no means
forget while we give thanks and enjoy
the comforts which have crowned our
lives that truly grateful hearts are in
clined to deeds of charity, and that
kind and thoughtful remembrance of
the poor will double the pleasures of
our condition and render our praise and
thanksgiving more acceptable in the
sight of the Lord. Done at the city of
Washington, this 2nd day ofNovember
in the year 1885 and of the independ-
ence of the United States the 10th.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President, II. +. BAYARD,
secretary of state,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11

The Premium Engraving issued by
PErERsoN's MAGAZINE, for 1886, is OF
rare excellence and beauty. 1t is a
first-class line and-stipple engraving,
executed in the highest style of art
The artists are Illman Brothers, and
they have engraved it-size, p inches
by 27--for "Peterson's Magazine" III
their best and most brilliant manner
The picture is called "The Angel Of
Paradise" and is companion to the
"Not Lost, But Gone Before" pub
lished by "Peterson's Magazine some
years ago, and which was so popular
Another of the premiums is the "For'
get.Me- Not" an illustrated album, q
book of very great beauty. Another
is an extra copy of the magazine, etc.
etc. You can get any of them gratis
by raising club for Jefferson" fol
1886. This is rare chance. Speci
mems of the magazine sent gratis, will
full particulars, to those wishing to ge
up clubs, if written for. Address
Charles j. Peterson, BOG Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11
Grief and too much Money.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Nov. 4.-Cyrus
Yandes. whose father James w.
Yandes, formerly of Indianapolis died
a few days since, leaving a colossal
fortune, was found dead on his fathers
grave to-day. He had blown the side
of his head off with shotgun. -
Grief for his father, his lifelong, in
separable companion, and the response
bility of settling million-dollar estate
for himself and sister in the absence Of
a will is believed to have unsettled the
young mans mind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11
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Advice 10 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broker
of your rest by 4 sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? lfso
send at once and get bottle of MRS
WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR GILL.
rem TEETHING. It's value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Depend upon it, mothers,
there Is no mistake about it, 1t cures
dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYR,
UP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one
of the oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11

Preserves and cranberries, If stewed
together, make delicious filling for pies
or for tarts, or may even be used as
sauce.
Odd and antique chests or tables are
placed in hall alcoves, and are orna-
mented with statuettes The card
basket stands in the centre on fancy
mat.
The gravy made from roast lamb is
much improved in flavor if few thin
slices of bacon are laid over and under
the roast.
II the surface of fruit-jellies is COW
cred one-fourth of an inch deep with
loaf-sugar, finely pulverized, they will
keep in good condition and no mold
penetrate.
The newest sofa cushions are made
three.quarters Of a yard square, and
arc filled with fine feathers instead OF
down. Plush forms one side, and fine
felt cloth the other.
Quaint little foot-stools are made Of
plush or velvet with "Rest thy weary
feet embroidered in one corner, and
large satin ribbon bow placed on the
opposite corner.
Bedroom curtains for the winter are
made very full and heavy, without be-
ing looped back. Crimson cotton
plush Is used for them and Is really
pretty and warm as well as cheap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


-~Suncook, with population Of 5000,
has 80 liquor shops.
Steps have been taken by Lebanon
business men to organize mutua fir
insurance company.
Col j. W. Crosby Of Milford, II
rcpubl lean and IA veteran with one arm
has been appointed postmaster by til,
President.
G. IL, Chatiield, formerly proprietor
Of the Junction House at Claremont,
is the new clerk at the American
house, Brattlcboro
George II. Litllchale, of Sutton,
was leading COW, II few days ago,
when the ANNA! became frightened,
drawing the rope in his hand is such II
manner as to cut off the end of his
thumb
In Oconee county, Ga, the other
day, Justice of the Peace got badly
mixed in marrying two couples of COL
ored citizens. The two women and
the two men who wanted to be Joined
in matrimony were NIL standing up to.
gether, and the Justice married one of
the women to both of the men, and
both the women to the other man.
Now the men don know which of the
women to live with, and the Justice is
working hard to get matters straight
ehed out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11

II see in the papers that President
Cleveland takes walks for his health,
remarked the passenger who wan'et
somebody to talk to. "Yes, - replied
the glum passenger, who, hadn't been
seen talking to anybody. "anl thai
isn't the worst of it. He insists upor
other government officials following hi:
example. And yet they call this 4
free country "Arc you a govern
ment otlicial:" "No; but up to las
Saturday noon | was the postmaster at
Smithville.-[Chicago Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11

STATE OF VERMONT, At II Probate
HARTFORD DISTRICT, IS Court held at
Woodstock, within and for said District, on
the sixth day of October, A, ID. 1885.
Present. Hon. John Porter, Judge.
Rodolphus II. Briggs estate, Brdgewalcr,
interstate.
Alfred Sargent, administrator of said
estate, proposes to render an account OF his
administration and to present his account
against said estate for examination and al
lowarce at q Probate Court to be held at
Woodstock aforesaid on the first "Wednesday
(fourth day. of November next. The Court
therefore orders that notice Of the same be
given to all persons interested in said estate,
by publishing Copy of the record Of this
order three weeks successfully in the Spirit
If the Age, a newspaper printed at Woodstock
foi esaid, that they may appear before SAID
Court and contest the allowance of said &C
count. if they see cause.
4 true record.
HENRY s. DANA. Register,
A true copy Of record.
Attest. HENRY S. DANA, Register
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11
FOR SALE.

The desirable Farm of Jefferson r. Pot
ter, deceased, situated in West Bridge
water, contains $50 acres, good house and
barns, good apple and sugar orchards,
the best of ncver-failing water, which Is
carried to house and barns in cement
pipe, 100 acres of fine timber which has
never been culled. good pastures well
watered, nearly all the hay can be cut
with a machine, situated near several
mills. IA mile from school and post office
Farming Tools, . horse, lyoEe Of oxen,
3 cows, etc.
Also, small Farm in Plymouth, con-
tanning 100 acres. All must be sold to
close the estate. Inquire of L. r. Potter or
b. S. Potter, West Bridgewater or
Ellery c. Howes, Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-11-11
A @ A RID.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
l will send !clpe that will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send u self-addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH r, INMAN. Station d..
New York City.