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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Holiday Goods |!

Our Christmas Cards are already opened and on
exhibition; also large stock OF Handsome Books
designed for gifts. We are receiving every day
something new, and during the time before the
HOLIDAYS shall display some beautiful Goods which
We invite our friends and patrons TO examine.
Our second story contains Its usual variety Of
Christmas Tree Decorations and Toys at marel-
ously low prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
The Boston Congressional Party.

The congressional party which left hero for
Boston at o'clock yesterday afternoon con-
sists of Senators Edmunds, Allison, and Frye,
and Representatives Tucker, Butterworth,
'Townshend, and Collins, and is accompanied
by Mr.. Barrett, of the Boston Advertiser. aud
Mr.. Lewis, of Boston. who came on to act as
escort to the party. 1t respected that Senator
the party at New York. Representative Find.
lay will Join at Baltimore. The train will ar.
rive at Boston at clock this morning sand is
expected to return at 1890 o'clock a. IN. Friday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

PALMYRA, Wis. Dec. 20.-For several weeks
past "Free Methodists" in this place have been
holding revival meetings One of their num-
Der, Thomas Green, OF sullivan township, Is
power" To attain this power he has now
tasted for fourteen days, abstaining entirely
from food or drink, until the last two days
when he, from time to time, has pnrtaken OF
lemonade. lie expresses himself determined
10 continue his fast until power Is given
him. He denotes his whole time to public
church services,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Terriflc Boiler Explosion.

MouSTCARMEL, Pa, Dec. 29-This morning, at
the Locust Gap collcry, operated by the Phila.
de!pbia and Reading Coal and Iron Company, a
terrific boiler explosion occurred, blowing to
atoms one of the nest and displacing all
the others. Fortunately the employees had not
yet arrived at their places of employment, and
a probable loss of life was thus averted. The
colliery gives employment TO 400 hands, and
will be thrown idle for an indefinite period.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
McPherson to Answer Beck.

Senator Mcpherson, Of New Jersey, is said to
have in preparation IN elaborate speech to be
delivered on the reconvening of Congress In
reply to Mr.. Beck's arraignment of the Presi-
dent and the Secretary ofthe Treasury on the
silver question.
10 avoid clash between the President and
his party on this question n Joint caucus of
Democrats of both houses will be held, and a
COMPROMISE is not uneXlccted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
A Maryland Convict in Luck.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.--George Bell, a convict
in the Maryland penitentiary, is said to have
fallen heir to n considerable estate by the
death of his mother In New York. He was
convicted of forging checks by which the
victed In 1881, and sentenced for ten years, so
that he has upward OF five years yet to serve.
lawyer from New York Is here to look afler
his interests, and an effort will be made to Sc.
cure his pardon. T.is conduct has been good
which will reduce his term of imprisonment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

1t is said that Secretary of State Bayard is
opposed to ex.Gov. Curtin as chairman of the
( House committee on foreign affairs, and the
Secretary has, II is rumored, notified Mr.. Car
Isle that Il would be less embarrassing TO the
head of the State Department If some one else
were placed at tho head of the committee.
national convention, when the Pennsylvania
statesman would not support Mr.. Bayard's
nomination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Col. Fred. W. Benteen, major 9th cavalry,
has exchanged regiments " ith Col. Lewis Mer.
rill 9TH cavalry. Col. Merrill will be re-
tired in January after his promotion to lieuten.
ant colonel of the sth cavalry. Col. Ben
teen, who 10 now at Fort Mckinney, Wyo.,
will probably be ordered TO the headquarters
Of the regiment which is at Fort Mead, Oak.
lie was one of the original officers III 1866 of
the famous eth cavalry, of whom only
eight are now living.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
JoURNALIsT---CONsUL
TIVE.
James II. Dubois Saves u Mississippi
Girl from n Bigamous Marriage.


james T. Dubois, formerly reporter for the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, and now consul Mt
Lcipsic. Germany, has informally reported to
the state Department an interesting case. lie
received q letter of inquiry from Mr.. Van
Manning, of Mississippi, some weeks ago.
This letter said one G. u. Wright, music
teacher who was graduate Of the conscrva.
tory of Leipsic, was then employed as n music
teacher In prominent seminary for young
5dGs IN dM thsrc Pcs no mSrqed wpsh
who was n native of Connecticut, represented
that he was married aud was able to satisfy tho
principal of the school OF the fact.
AMER he had been employed there for time
he informed one of the young lady pupils that
he was not married and that he merely repre-.
sented himself as married ~ order TO get EN-.
ployment In the school. This young lady was
Infatuated with him, and became engaged 10
be married to him. Her family opposed the
marriage, and made an appeal TO Van Man.
ming TO look up the young mans history Ihey
believed Wright was married. Mr., Van Man
ming said the young girl was hcndstrong and
although closely guarded, was certain TO run
AWAY with this man unless The evidence could
be quickly produced that he was married
man.
Mr. Dubois responded to this request for in.
formation with the alacrlty OF u veteran re.
porter. lie looked up Mr.. Wrights record aud
found that he had u wife and two children In
| Ieipsic. The wife was In very poor Circum.
stances and was obliged to support herselfupon
| q cents n day as corset maker. The eldest
| child was years old, the other y months old.
| The wiies name was formerly Miss Lobry.
| Wright fell in love with her when student nj
| leipsic. He was not able to marry her ~ Ger.
many bccause he could not produce llrth
| certificate. She accompanied him 10 New
FORK and they were married by Mayor Trace.
| She had her marriage certificate and II number
of letters from her husband. by her marriage
TO Wright she lost her German cltilrnshp aud
| could not DO aided by any of the Official chart
ties. Mr.. Dubois procured from her. her mar.
| riapp certificate, giving her In exchange an
ciIiciGl copy. and gave him also several of his
husbands letters,
| All this was done within twenty'in'it hours
after the receipt of the letter .,om Nc. Van
Manning. MIR. Van Manning says the inlormn.
ton reached the mississippi family Just in
time to leak on the contemplated marriage
The young lady threw over the music teacher
at once and then confessed 10 her parents that
they had planned TO ClCpe the very night the
information had arrived. Wright was promptly
dismissed iron his position, but to avoid scan
dal no publication was made In Mississippi
II is understood that Wright Is now employed
| in plnpp in the west n music teacher
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Awaiting Action by the State Depart
ment.

ST, PAUL, MINI, Dec. 29.-The case Of Ed s.
Kelly. bette known MS Bulldog" Kelly, which
has been up before Commissioner Spencer, of
the United States circuit court, several weeks,
was decided this afternoon. Kelly was charged
British Columbia In 1891. and the Canadian
authorities have been endeaYoring TO secure
his extradltjon in order to try him on that
charge. The court remanded the prisoner TO
the county Jail TO await the action of the State
Department at Washington. Copies OF tho
evidence will be at once forwarded to the Sec.
rotary of State. The prisoner confidently OK
pectCd to be released
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Senator Voorhees, has received the following
letter from the President:

Senator Voorhees, has received the following
letter from the President:
MY DEAR SIR: | understand that u move.
ment is on foot to erect monument to the
memory of the late Vice President, and that 1t
Is TO be q tribute to his worth and services on
the part of his friends and associates.
This project is so fitting and appropriate that
IL seems TO me that 1t must meet with general
approval.
My relations with Mr.. Hendricks, both pcrso.
nal and official were such that II would be \
source of much satisfaction to me TO see this
good work promptly begun, and nj the proper
time hope may be allowed TO aid In the uu'
dertaking. Yours sincerely,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Mr.. Voorhees, sent the following reply:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: | have the honor to &c.
knowledge the receipt of your highly esteemed
favor of yesterday. on behalf OF the immc.
diate personal friends of the late Vice Prcsi.
dent, and of the great body of the people OF
Indiana, l feel authorized to tender you their
very grateful and sincere thanks FOR your
kindly and timely interest In a movement 50
honorable to his memory and so well earned
by his public services and his private virtues.
Permit me TO assure you that no act on your
part, in the midst Of your incessant labors for
the public good. will be longer cherished OF
more highly priced by the people of his state
than your sympathy In their efforts to erect u
monument TO his fame. With the highest re.
spect and warmest personal regard. am. very
faithfully yours, ID. W. VOORHEES,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

COTTON dull; mlddling, &c.

COTTON dull: middlng, &c.
FLOUR steady, with better inquiry.
WHEAT-Southcrn castor aud quiet; western
flrmcr; southern red, plt&Olc; do, amber, $50
g7c: No. Maryland. VIC bid; No. western
winter red, spot, and December SIC bid; jan.
nary, 50 67@sG' 81 February, s99Sglsc; March,
Olis@ylIc.
CORN-souihcrn rlmvr; western firmcr
southern white. asa &c. do. yellow. AGO iGc;
western mixed, spot and january, 800 iGc;
December, 5000 g; February, ij)A9i6ci
steamer, i2iymi2i g.
OATS dun aud lower: southern, 3j@iOc;
western white, 37d3gc; do. mixed, 3I@3dc
Pennsylvania, 3Gd3gc.
RYE steady at 7OCd72c.
PROVISIONS lower and quiet Mess pork
s9.s5@l0OO. Bulk meats. shoulders and clear
rib sides, packed ilyCaJaSc. Bacon. shoulders
&c; clear rib sides, Gaci hams, lOh@llc. Lard
refined, Ti@5l9c.
COFFEE trmer; Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair
fj4@Sl6c.
SUGAR-Copper refined steadyat l0l z0lOl &C.
WHISKY steady at Sl.l0@l.2O.
Other articles unchanged.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET
BALTIMORE. Dec. 20.-virgnia Gs, consoll
dated, 81; pGst.due coupons, 90; new lO.ils, -
new 3s, CO.'S; North Carolina Us, old, LIS bid TO
pnv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

The fourth reunion of the high school class
offs was celebrated last night, and included
theater party at Albaugh's anda dinner at a
neighboring cafe. The following officers were
elected: ]. A. NIaher, president; j. b. Della.
plane and W. A. Rosenbaum, vice presidents;
X. II: Phillips, secretary r. II. Bishop, treas
urer, and A. Is. Hall, orator.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
A Townships Military Record.

The authorities of a New England town re-
Gently applied through their congressman to
the War Department for transcripts of the
military records of the soldiers furnished to
the army by the town during the war of the
rebellion. To furnish these was against the
were "ior historical purposes" to be used at
some approaching anniversary, II concession
was made. The flies were examined and dis
closed the fact that the names of about sixty
citizens of 1.-THE township had been drawn In
the wheel and twenty.four of these persons
were upon examination accepted. Further
them furnished substitutes aud the other fled
TO Canada.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

All members OF the Cabinet were present
at the regular meeting yesterday except sccre-
tary Lamar, who is at his home in Mississippi
The session was devoted to consideration OF
the financial condition of the country, and a
discussion of the probabilities of congressional
action upon the silver question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Shot Herself in Her Husbands Office

Shot Herself IN Her HusDand's Omce.
BOSTON, Dec. 2o.-The wife of Vim. Mackin,
inspector of provisions at Quincy market, shot
herself In her husbands Office in the market
building al noon today and will probably die.
No one was present at the time OF the tragedy
except Mr.. Mackin, and the facts of the case
cannot now be learned IL Is believed, how
ever, TINT domestic troubles caused the act
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Owing to the favor with which ''M'liss' has
been received, 1t will be played by Miss Pixley
at the National the balance of the week to the
exclusion Of CARA" which was billed for the
latter part OF the week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Navy Yard Employees Made Happy.

Among those who dispensed liberal gins on
Christmas was Mrs. Wallace wife Of Capt. Il. r.
Wallace, at the navy yard. All the watchmen
at the yard together With number Of other
yoTs, In the form of turkeys and numerous
other useful gifts, including many handsome
articles
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
BEING entirely vegetable, no particular care

Being entirely vegetable no particular care
is required white using DR.. riCr3e's pheasant
Purgativo Pellets" They operate without
disturbance to the constitution, diet, or occu-
rhti6n. FOR sick headache, constipation, i'm.
pure blood, dizziness, sour eructntlons from
the stomach bad taste in mouth bilious at.
tRcks, pain IN region Of the kidneys, internal
fever, bloated feeling about the stomach, rush
of blood to head take DR.. Picrce's Pellets"
LIZ llrnnn into
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Death of a tennessee Politician.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Dec. GA telegram
to the Times, from Hot Springs, Ark, says.IIon.
E,A. James died this morning In that place of
sciatic rheumatism. He was a leading Ten.
nessee politician. an elector In 1880, q leader of
the anti.debt scaling IN movement In 1882, and an
ay.Stata spnatnr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
New Presidential PostoHices.

The following named fourth-class postolices
have been raised to the presidential grade, to
take effect Jan. /, 1886 - the salary of the
postmaster is fixed at $1,000 per annum: Los
Orleans, Neb.: Glen Cove, NY; Punxsutawney,
Pa; Buffalo WyO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. 20. - Ex.United
States Senator James Il. Bailey died at his
home In GAINESVILLE this morning at 1880
o'clock, of a protracted illness, in his 63d year.
lie represented this state in the Senate from
1877 10 1881
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
A Civil Service Surprise.

John t. Martin, of Arkansas, who was ap-
pointed clerk in the Postoiiice Department,
reported for duty yesterday, and considerable
surprise was created when 1t was discovered
that he was colored. He passed 70 on the
civil service examination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

The Union Soldiers Alliance ofthis city gave
n banquet at tho Riggs House last night, to
which nearly 100 guests sat down. Speaking
continued until after midnight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Dread of Further had News.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Dec. 2o.-rhe northeast
gales of Friday and Saturday destroyed five
vessels of the Gloucester fishing fleet. Eight
lives nre reported lost. There Ia great dread
Of further bad news about the vessels on tho
hanEs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

SALVATION OIL does not simply assuage pain
tho disease. aliays The swelling and inllSmmS.
ton, and by removing the cause of the disease,
effects permanent cure. Price twenty-five
cents q bottle,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

THE Sisters in charge of st. yincent's Infant
Asylum, of Baltimore, Nd, write that ST. ia
cob's Oil has been used repeatedly In that insti.
tuition for rheumatism. and for the pains caused
by bruises and other accidents, and that Its
effects have been wonderful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
Fish Hatchery Damaged.

BLooMIEGDALE, N. V, Dec. 29.-The Adlron-
dack fish hatchery dam at Little Clear pond
was washed away last night. This will seri-
ousy interfere with the Matching.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Application for rates TO clubs should be MADE
only 10 the Office OF the Company, In New orleans.
For further information write clearly, giving fun
address.
Postal Notes, Express Money Orders, or New
York Exchange In ordinary letter. Currency by
express TALL sums OF 50 and upward at our expense)
addressed NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
Make T. o. Money Orders payable and address
Registered Letters TO NEW ORLEANS NATION
AL BANK, New Orleans, La.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30
CITY ITEMS.

HowLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, oil Four
and.a-half street northwest, three doors north
d., G. II. Rowland ID. d. s., and Robert w.
Talbot, surgical operative, and mechanical
dentist. EXtractions, under nitrous oxide, so
cents each tooth, and only 80 cents extra for
tracted at the same sitting. Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 10000 persons. Artificial
teeth 81 per set. Gold, amalgam, and white
warranted first class.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

"ALDERNER DAIRYlWAGoSs. Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv-
cred in u pound "Ward" prints, at 40 cents per
pound. Also, cottage cheese 8 cents per ball
buttermilk, 8 cents per quart, and sweet milk
at cents per quart,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

The Treasury Department bought no silver
bullion yesterday, the prices asked being re-
garded as too high.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Prince Albert suits, the most suitable gar
ment for the occasion. Eiseman Bros, corner
7th and streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

New postofiices lhave been established at
Lamotte, Carroll county, Nd, and Kite, Payne
county, Va,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Jordan 20 Succeed Acton.
Treasurer Jordan will assume control OF the
Ncw York sultrcasury until Mr. Acton's sue
ctHof is appointed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

Barbour Has no Use for the Wing.
Representative Barbour, of Virginia, denies
that he intends to buy the defunct Richmond
whg lie says that the idea never entered
his head.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

90 per gallon, 20 cents a quart bottle. 80. l
Rye whisky, best in the world for tho money,
at McGee's Ninth street, near d.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

BERKELEY, apure rye whisky, the best on the
market for the price, 81 per gallan, 81 q quart,
and no cents n pint, 25 cents a sample bottle.
ThaTp, SlS II street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-30

The following list OF the most active stocks dealt
In ON the Washington Stock Exchange Ia furnished
by Messrs. Bell q. Co., bankers, No. 1887 Pennsyl
vania avenue:
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NEW PUBLICATION, dc.
New PUBLICATToNs, dc.
G. A. WHITAKER,
11o5 Penna. Avenue,
Bookseller g. Stationer
HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT.

HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
My stock is now complete aud fully displayed on
rst and second floors, consisting In part Of Christ
mas and New Year Cards, Plush aud Leather Goods
Of all kinds, which to enumerate would require
greater space would kindly ask my friends to
call early and make selections prior to the rush.
Lowest prices guaranteed on all goods. spe'
cinlty Will he made Of any and all books nj cost,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-31


Sacramento. July 2S-William Shook, native
of New York, p years, months and % days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited TO attend the funeral, which will take
place from the residence of his parents, this
afternoon at O'Clock
Oakland, July 29-John Thomas, formerly resi-
dent of Brighton, Sacramento county, native
of Massachusetts 81 years.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral. which viii take
place from the Odd Fellows Temple, cor
ner of Ninth and streets, this afternoon at
$50 O'clock
Logan City, Pima county, Arizona, July PHI
A. Thompson a native of Kingsson, New York
81 years.
Near Yuba City. July 27-Mrs. Laura A. Pierce
IS years and months
Auburn, July 26-Frank Cain, u years months
Auburn. July I7-R 2outier, 6 years.
Dutch Flat, Placer county, July 2i-John II
Nicholas, 81 years.
Dutch Flat, Placer county, July 27-Mrs. David
Rose.
Near the Nine-mile House. Fl Dorado county
July l7-SfTs. Mary Van Week, 81 years ana
months
Near Coloma, FL Dorado county, July 23-Rober
Mckay, years, months and IS days.
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VERY NELL PUT.

Why do We defer until tomorrow what we
should do to-day? Why do we neglect cough
until it throws us into Consumption and Con
sumption brings US to the grave? DIR. WM.
HALLS BALSAM is sure to cure if taken in
season. 1t has never been known to fail. Use
il thoroughly according TO directions. Per
severe until the disease is conquered, as it is
certain to be, even If should require dozen
bottles There is no better medicine for pull
monary disorders. fe4-isly&w1y
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