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National Republican., 1885-07-01
SCHOOL BOOK REFORM.

The Commissioners Call Upon the Trus-
tees to Substitute Cheaper Blank
Books.
The agitation which the scnool book
question received some months since has
borne fruit in the recent award of contracts
for school supplies. Secretary Tlndall, of
the District commissioners Office, yester-
day sent to President Baum, of the school
trustees, the following letters
am directed to inform you that the com
missioners have awarded the contract for
school books for the ensuing year TO VIM. J. G.
pulaney x Co., of Baltimore, they being the
lowest bidders In addition 10 their contract
to supply the school books needed by INDECENT
pupils in the public schools the contractor
also agree to furnish through their various
agents in this city, Mt contract rates, all the
school books required to be purchased by
leaving, however, to such parents the option
Of purchasing from other dealers If they so pre-
for. am directed also to ask your attention
10 the books known rs Washington School
Records No. l." 800 copies of which are re-.
quired, according to the schedule supplied by
the superintendent and the same book No. 2,
of which 2l6 copies are required. 1t appears
that these books, which are the daily journals
in which teachers record attendance, studies,
&c., of their pupils, are copyrighted by book
dealer In this city. Consequently proposals to
him only. The commissioners are informed
that books that will equally answer the pur-
pose can be obtained from responsible dealers
nt .one-half the cost charged for the copy
| rightcd article. AS this enhanced expense has
been incurred for quite a period of years the
commissioners desire that your board should
| take into consideration the expediency of ter
minating II, Il it should be possible, before the
| opening of the schools In September to pro
| vide books answering tho purpose that can be
| procured ut half the cost
National Republican., 1885-07-01

Charles A. Given, 3l6 street, reports that on
the night of the 2sth instant his house was en-
tered through rear window and there was
stolen O sack coat and market basket; value,
81 Thomas d. Dannerson, GiesborO' Point, re-
ports that between the hours of l aud o'clock
yesterday morning his house was entered by
prying open a side window and there was
stolen S20O in money. Edward Raynor, foot Of
Ninth street southwest, reports that some time
during the night of the 18th ultimo there was
stolen from his boat house round-bottom row.
boat and sail; value, SIS, Matilda Robinson,
in alley between and 4, Eleventh and
Twelfth streets. reports that during hOr absence
Monday her landlord took away door and
window from her house, and some time before
midnight some one entered the house and stole
and pair bf boys pants; value, $40.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Linen Department.

LIiCii DOsIui l'iiOiltt
"Crazy Cloth" at 25c per
yard is nothing like as good
value as "Crinkle Cloth" at
1aHc, for they are virtually
the same.
"Crinkle Cloth" will no
doubt have a better run and
prove more popular than
"Crazy Cloth" as the major
ity believe 12Hc a good and
correct price to pay for a
wash dress material. We find
it a more salable price, at any
rate, and certainly do not ex-
pect our customers to pay csc
for Cray Cloth" so long as
they can buy "Crin K | e
Cloth" for 12Hc. Warrant
ed to keep its creased effect
after washing. Colors-
Cream, pink, light blue, and
ecru.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
HEADQUARTERS" for White Suits.

Headquarters" for White Suits.
We desire to call special
attention to our superb stock
Of White Ready-made Suits,
comprising new and choice
styles.
Considering the most ex-
cellent manner in which these
suits are made, the quality Of
the materials used, and the
very low prices at which they
are offered, we do not think
it advantageous to our custo-
mers to make up or pay the
dressmaker for making them
up from the white goods ma
terials.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
THE CALIGRAPH Al THE HEAD.
OF Any Type Writer on the Market.

OF Any Type Writer on the Market.
For further exposing deceptive publca-
tlons of the "Caligraphs" defeated competi-
tor at the New Orleans Exposition, we
subjoin the following official telegram, just
received:
New ORLEANS, La, June 80, 1Ss5.-W.
II. PORTER, Washington, d. c.: Jury on type
writers was Coleman, Cook, and Thoens.
Report published by Remington is uiau-
Morised and not obicial
Gus. A. BREAUX,
Chairman of Dept Awards.
W. II. PORTER, Genl Agt., 933 4 street.
National Republican., 1885-07-01

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: ClarenceIE. Muran of Amigo, Wis., and
Adelaide L. Merrick, OF this city; Wm. @. Jas
per, of Alexandria, Va, and Grace R..Dolan, of
this city; Francis f. Ronepis, and Sarah T..
Light; Patrick Ragan, of Watertown, N. Y, and
adeiphia, Pa, and Beatrice Prather, Of this
city; Jno. T. Robey, and Lizzie Davis, both of
Alexandria, Va. j. G. Wcidman ana Mary c.
Krichlet; l., IL Wells and Harriet B, Sabin
National Republican., 1885-07-01

LnrcenY Not Proven.

The case Of summerville Nicholson, charged
with the larceny of n gold watch and chain
valued at SI3 from Charles c, StoufGr on July
%, 1889, was called up again yesterday in the
police court to hear the testimony of Stouffer,
who snid that on the night in question, after
visiting several saloons, they went to Grant
place together, where Nicholson asked Stout
fer the time shortly after which he missed
his watch. The next morning he asked Stout
fer about the watch and was answered that he
knew nothing about 1t, Nicholson, he said,
went with him to police headquarters TO re-
port the loss In answer to q question the
witness said they were both tight on the n ight
in question. "Thc question is under what cir
cumstances did he come in possession of the
watch p said the Judge. ibid he SEQ the
watch when 1t was dropped? Was he ina con
dition to know what he was doing? Did he
pick it up with a felonlous intent? The watch
was found in Nicholsons house, not concealed
and was kept in the family for about two years
/ will dismiss this case. You can take It to
the grand jury If you choose am satisfied
&. ere can never be a conviction of larceny
will recommend however to these young men
hat they adopt different habits"
National Republican., 1885-07-01
WOLF! WOLF /!

years gone by England infested with wolves nursery story
told every English child follows Once time little boy
placed charge Of his fathers flock Of sheep being his duty when
the wolves attacked the sheep the fact to his father This bad
boy used himself by shouting of wolf when wolves
around His parents, after frequently returning from fuite jour
neys the wolves learned attention the boys One
day wolves really appearance and the young yelled "Wof
wor but his and he eaten The moral of the
story Little boys should always be truthful
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Extensive Sale of Excellent Household
Eurnitnre.

Mr.. Bowling will begin the sale this morn
ing, at 10 o'clock, at the Lexington corner OF
Fifteenth street and New York avenue, COM
prising thirty five rooms handsomely fur
nished in walnut and ash, four Brussels car
Of fine walnut dining room chairs, and other
dining room furniture, which will be sold
without reserve. This is all first-class furni-
ture, and should command the attention of
dealers and private dealers.
National Republican., 1885-07-01

ExCommissioner Lorlng has written to
Comptroller Durham, of the treasury, relative
to the disallowance Of the $4,000 In his ac.
counts, saying that he would send II detailed
statement OF the expenditures iIom the labor
atOry appropriation which he thought would
be satisfactory to the department.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Nationals VS.. Trentons to-day at 4:3o.
EouitabIe @. IL. Association

Marinis Hall having been leased to the gov.
ernment, the sixty-ninth monthly meeting of
the Equitable will be held at the office Of the
at O'Clock p. III. AT this meeting monthly
payments and advances are made and shares
may be taken in the ninth issue. Shares are
$3.50 per month; 81 900 is advanced on each
share Assets, $500 205.25 Thomas Somer.
vile, president; John Joy Edison, secretary.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
What the Story Teaches.

The world but little better to-day when wolves roamed through
England instance the advertisements in the papers, Ladies and
gentlemen pay attention to the of selling t cost below
than the parents the boy who cried wolff wolff and only
because half the time such advertisements deuons humbugs
ses We only mention this because don't to be classified
with such, notwithstanding we advertise
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia During
the Military Encampment at Fair
IL.

The passenger department of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad has arranged to issue round trip
tickets to the Washington military organiza-
tions desiring TO visit Philadelphia during the
encampment at Fairmount park at S276; all to
travel in u body on one ticket Arrangements
have also been made to sell round trip tickets
TO the public on this occasion at 1852. Tickets
will placed on sale June 26 to July 6, inclusive.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Last game with Trentons to-day, 4;9o.
An OGensIve Employe pisoharged.

Marshal NJ. Mitchell has removed Richard
l.. Wallace, one ofhis bailifis, on account of his
making repeated misrepresentation regarding
the conduct of the ofliCo, tending to bring ii
into disrepute. Mr., WallaCh was known to be
a Democrat when he was appointed to the po;
sltion, and the vacancy Will be filled by a
Democrat,
National Republican., 1885-07-01
The Marine BARRACKS Conoert

The following programme has been arranged
by Prof VIM. Jaeger, acting conductor of the
Marine Band, at the barracks this evening
March, Transit of Venus" Sousa; overture,
'BGnditen Strelche," Suppej valsc, Dolores" 4"
Waldteuiel selection, "lOlanthe," Sullivan;
in Berlin" Hartwell; galop, "Turque," Polali
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Mr.. Creecy's Police Suits,

In the two equity bills brought by C, L,
Creecy against the estate of William Drane and
f. B. Cation, late policemen ofthis city, to de.
clare n lien of his claim against the collection
of certain money known as the 20 per cent.
police fund. Justice Cox yesterday decided
that Creecy had no lien on this fund and dis
missed both bills as to the estates, Mr.. Creecy
will appeal.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
Lace Department.

To carry away with you
this summer we offer 6 yards
Of Tourist Muslin Ruching
in a neat box 3 inches square,
? yards Of white, and yards
each of two styles in fancy
colored stitching, at the ex-
traordinarily low price of aoc
per box.
NEW COLLARS.-50 dozen Ladies' 3-ply ALI
linen Collars, turnover points and neatly made
cape, worth 1ac, only 12iac each.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
CLOSING-OUT SALES.
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT..
ALL GOODS AT COST!

WE ARE "coing out" in every department at cost
WE MUST, because stock very large.
WE MUST because you will be leaving for the ahore and
then cannot sell at any price,
WE MUST, because carry goods.
WE CAM had good trade this and have
made money, WE CAN afford to sell for time at cost
WILL, abbreviated list below will show.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The Smaller Happenings OF a Day in
and About the City.

Base ball game at Capitol Park to-day.
Messrs. II. +. Carey and Jerc johnson were
yesterday admitted to the bar of this District.
Marion Chase yesterday applied for divorce
from Melville Chase, charging him with de.
scrtiou after one years marriage.
The National Rises give the second Of their
series OF this seasons excursions to Marshall
been made by the committee Tor pleasant
time. The steamer CorcOrdn leaves her wharf
promptly at G3O returning ut HAS o'clock.
BERKELEY is pure.
George Groson colorcd, was yesterday sen.
fenced in two cases for assaultng Mrs. Daw-
son and Emma Graham to three months in
jail. In the case of Mrs. Kate Shrecvos, whom
he was charged with assauting feloniOusly, ho
was placed under $1,000 bail for the grand jury.
Mrs. Jane G. Burke, of Virginia, died yoster-
day ct the residence of her son-in-law, Col, d.
a. Windsor, postmaster of Alexandria. She
was advanced in years, and highly esteemed
for her .piety and Christian virtues Her flu
neral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Championship game to-day at 1880.
Frank smythe has lively sketch, with a
striking portrait, in to.d0y's Frank Lcs'iGs H.
llsirdtcd Newspaper of Chief Graves, OF the
bureau of engraving and printing. Capt.
Burdett the new commander in chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, will appear next
week.
The assignment of Nathan Cohen of his stock
| of boots, shoes &C., in store No. l2l7 Eleventh
| street southwest, to Campbell Darlington for
the benefit of his creditors, was made Of record
| yesterday. Preference is given to b. Cohen for
| $1,000, Rosa Roth for $500, Levi Roth for $3.50,
| and ]. McKenny for StG5.
AT Ia company meeting of company G, Wash
| ington Light Infantry Corps, held last evening
| the following appointments were announced by
| Capt. j. G. Entwistle First sergeant Il. II.
| P0dgett; second sergeant, W. Il. Dunn third
| sergeant, w. C., White: first COrDOral c. II
| Salinas; second corporal w. II, Reed; third
corporal, j. u, Grant; fourth corporal John
| McKenna. This being the color company ol
| the battalion, Private w. Mex. Osborn was
named for the position Of color sergeant.
CHARLES +. TRoUTMAN, secretary of the
| Second Corps Club, is earnestly desirous of OBJ
| tanning the names and addresses of the sur
| vivors Of that noble iron corps. viii all those
present in the city respond to his desire at ad-
| jutant generals Office, War Department.
National Republican., 1885-07-01
worccster,s uouaeboId DIotlonary

This is beautifully bound condensation Of
Worcester's large standard. II contains $1,000
words, besides an immense amount of general
information in an appendix. 1t is published at
week at Charles Baum's book and stationery
department,
National Republican., 1885-07-01

T. W. S.-Thc only proprietary medicine on
earth that ever received gold medals and
Jacobs Oil: They were given to tlor being
the best pAin cure.
National Republican., 1885-07-01

George Chisen, driver OF car 40, Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company, on satur.
day won wager ofsjO that he could go TO and
return from Baltimore on foot in eighteen
hours. lie started at o'clock q. IN. from the
nv uS car EiDS eiab,v Nv Nv Jan ~
hours and twenty minutes. About year ago
he went from the Georgetown car stables to the
navy yard gate in thirty-five minutes on his
return he looked fresh and only complained of
slight swelling in his legs.
National Republican., 1885-07-01

Ready-made White India Linen Suits, consisting
of Basque, Skirt, and 0verskirt, trimmed with
same material, only 1910 each.
Ready-made White India Linen Suits, Basque
and skirt beautifully trimmed with fine Hamburg
edging, perfectly finished, only $500 each.
Ready-made White India Linen Suits, Basque
and skirt elegantly trimmed with wide Hamburg
embroidery, with tucks; a handsome suit; only
$3.50 each.
National Republican., 1885-07-01

lave you had n sample of Berkeley? If not
get one, 1t is pure Tharp, SIS street north
National Republican., 1885-07-01
The Robbery Record.

RENovATING hair mattresses and furnishing
new ticking for $50, former price $3.50, at w.
j. Moses d Sons Elevonth and streets.
National Republican., 1885-07-01

Closing
Regular out
Prices. Prices.
SOC Silk Hose, all colors, for Csc
d9c and Doc Lise Thread Hose for ; 4ic
dSc Gauze Underw Vests, all sizes, for SOC
s1,0s satecn Corsets, oil colors, for 81 80
0Sc Cotton Underwear, oil styles, for 4: 76c
s12 Cotton Underwear, all styles for ; $50
s2.09 Jerseys, all sizes and styles, for 1925
CSC Bustles, all styles, for : 50c
S1.75 silk Sun Umbrellas, for S1.43
19S Satin Coaching Parasols for $50
roc silk Mits, all colors for CSC
d2c silk Mtts, all colors, for {: 35o
s1.4S silk MousQuctaire Gloves for s1.25
csc Jewelry, all styles, for S5c
29c Rhine Stone Collar Buttons for 28c
Acc Expanding satchcls for a5c
csc Satches, all styles, for Soc
29c Real Alligator Skin Purses for 23c
10c Fans, in all styles, for +; 15c
csc Fans, in all styles for Soc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-13


PEW WORDS ABOUT THE DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
AT our recent town meeting we failed TO
get vote 10 adopt the town system OF
schools. Now let us at our district meetings
the last Tuesday in March show what we can
do towards making our schools success the
coming year. See that your prudential com
mittees are not men who are determined that
the district system shall not succeed and are
simply toaiting until they can have a change
in the system. II we do not have good teach
ers in every case the system will be blamed,
although they can hardly be found for all our
schools. Good teachers are scarce aud COM
mittees need TO look early. Don't hire mex.
perienoed teachers. II teachers are TO send
applications 10 the superintendent they should
do so at once and not wait until after the
school meetings, as usual OF course all ep-
plcants will not get schools, but anyone with
good recommend and sufficient experience
will be likely to. All Of the districts in this
town will be required to support twenty -four
weeks Of school instead of twenty as before,
that they may have u share Of public money.
/ wish all districts might have three terms OF
ten weeks each. EBB.
-Carley Winchester runs the town farm
this year.
Kendall Ames is talking Of going west.
There will be business Of special impor-
lance transacted at the Good Templars Lodge
next Tuesday evening. All members are re-
quested TO be present.
Miss Abbie L.. Jones, who taught the up
per department Of the village school the past
winter, has been engaged TO teach in the pub
lie schools at Attleboro, Mass, commencing
last Monday
The members of the Creamery assooia-
ton held meeting last Wednesday evening.
Charlie Barlow is back from New York,
aud will probably stay through sugaring.
Mr.. L. II. Fisher of College HILL Mass,
will occupy the Universalist church next Sun
day afternoon. Subject, why should we
sorrow?'
Good exercises and good attendance at
the Murray club last Sunday evening.
Mr.. W. A. Rice is at work on an elegant
Barre granite" monument for Jacksonville
parties. Ali who have seen it pronounce it
the incest thing they have seen in this vioini-
ty. All persons contemplating purchasing
will do well to see Mr.. Rice before buying.
A good skater from out of town amused
the party at the rink last Wednesday evening
with feats which we beginners can't do.
Mr. @. NJ. Russell is agent for j. @.
Blaine's Twenty years in Congress" and
has got q good many subscribers for that
work in this and adjoining towns.
MIR A. L. Cook, our new tinman, has a
full stock Of stoves, tiDware and sugaring
goods just in, some of them at greatly reduc-
ed prices.
We understand there is to be a new mil
linery store in town this spring new dress
maker will also occupy the same apartments
Nothing done about sugaring as yet.
Henry Averell has gone to Brooklyn, N.
Y to work
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Last Sunday Miss Annie f. Wells Of this
village was married TO Mr.. VIM. II. Brocking-
ton OF Brattleboro. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence Of Geo. Wells, father
of the bride, Rev. o. g. Baker officiating.
On Tuesday the bride left for her new home
in Brattleboro, followed by the good wishes
OF a large circle Of friends here.
H. b. Shaw Informs us that he is ship
ping this season over 25O0 cords Of hemlock
bark from Newfane Townshend, Jamaica and
adjoining towns.
M. L. Boynton ia taking 10, 900 railroad
ties at this station.
THE Octoroon" brought the dramatic
club about $40, which, after paying expenses,
will be applied TO wipe out the debt incurred
in painting the opera house.
We were recently shown a sample of very
nice evaporated apple, prepared by Mrs. NJ.
10 or 20 barrels prepared by her last fall by
the aid Of a new patent family drier, which
enabled her TO dry barrel day besides at
tending to her family duties.
Report says that Willard Shepard, pro-
prietor of the hotel at Strstton, has bought Of
Daniel Sherwin the place known az the Elmer
place in this village, near II. H. Felton's up
per mill, and has also hired tenement of A.
L. Howard on Main street, intending to make
Jamaica his future home We welcome all
new corners with the enterprise and perseve
rance Of 1.-THE member from Stratton."
j. G. Robinson, our present postmaster,
is talking of moving to Dakota
WIN. Hastings has moved to Newfane.
Ezra Wellman has hired the place Of
Aaron Bemis. 1t is said that Mr.. Bemis will
board with him.
-2O9 below at sunrise Friday morning.
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Newt fame.

DR.. G. II. Howard has been called to New
Haven by the illness of his wife, but returns
directly on account Of several very sick pa
tients in town.
The dramatic club will give an entertain.
ment at Union hall next Friday evening, con-
ssting OF the drama, The Charcoal Burner, Z"
music, supper aud dance. n.
Il was surprised to learn from the report
of Superintendent Merrill that, except in the
graded schools. the law ia relation to the
study Of physiology and hygiene with special
reference to the effect of stim ulants and mar
cotics has been a dead letter in the schools Of
Brattleboro. We have had classes in this
study in seven districts in Newfane during
the past year, aud, besides, several Of the
teachers have given general oral instruction
with view OF meeting the requirements Of
the law. History and civil government, also
according to Mr.. Msrrilrs report, are not
known ia the ungraded schools OF Brattleboro
Newfane has had pupils in history and civil
government in all Of the more advanced
schools. H.
The managers Of the recent Grand Army
dance wish to express the gratitude they feel
toward a certain Brattleboro resident CORNER
ly OF this town for the assistance which he
rendered in making il the success il was.
-Lueius Convey, son Of Phiietus Covey,
died Thursday night March ~ after lin
gering illness Of three months His loss will
be deeply felt in church and Sunday school,
Of both Of which be was a faithful member.
The Sons Of Temperance, who lose in him a
staunch and true brother, are invited to at
tend in body the funeral, which is to be
held in the Congregational church at -
O'Clock Sunday, March 10.
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who deals with national affairs is bound TO
act for the whole country and not for local
ity so the voter in our Vermont town meet.
ings is bound to embrace the whole town in
his views and not selhshly think first and on
ly OF how any measure will touch him iudi
vidually. The theme was homely one, but
it was eminently practical, and IL has wide
application. II needs to be taken home by
every earnest, well-minded man, not in Brat
tleboro alone, but in every town. II has d.
rect application to very many subjects, small
in themselves, but vital in their effect on in.
dvidual communities It has special force
when considered in reference to the town
school system. Discussion of that subject
has not passed the dollars-and-cents basis in
most mems minds. It is the coming reform
which the logic Of events will force TO de-
csion under Paul's rule in Mr.. Lees text.
Either voluntarily, or by special legislation,
the men of means and the residents Of viii
lagos aud well-to-do districts will be COM
PEELED to forego what may seem to be their
selfish interest in larger outlook for the
best good Of all the districts in every town.