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National Republican., 1886-09-14
THE PREACHERS, ASSOCIATION.
Roy. ,Mr. soper, Missionary to Japan,
Addressed Them.

huutesseu Nnems
The Washington preachers Of the NJ. E.
Church held their regular monthly meeting
yesterday at 1890 q. M, at the Foundry NJ.
Il. Church, and were called TO order by Rev.
c. w. Baldwin and Rev. VIM. Rogers (sec-
retary). This is the first meeting that has
been held since June 2S. The regular order
Of business was called and disposed of.
None Of tho ministers of the association
were reported sick. On motion It was re-
solved that the question to be discusse at
the next meeting shall be, "What is the
Relation Of Morality to Rellglonm Rev.
MIR. Soper, missionary TO japan, being pres
ebt, was invited to address the meeting as
to the work Of missions In Japan. The in
vitation was accepted, ard Mr. Soper gave
brief and very interesting account OF his
former work I'm japan, and also as to what
he proposed to do when he returned there
IN October next. Rev. DIR. Kelley, presid-
ing elder Of the district, offered the follow.
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted by rising vote, as follows:
II being understood that Brother Julius
Soper and his elect lady will shortly leave this
country for the foreign field in japan; there
fore be, 1t by the Washington preachers meet
ing.
Genve which has permitted Brother and Mrs
Soper TO be among us ns returned missionaries
for the past three years; that we have been
most flNOrably impressed with that zeal and
fidelity to the work of the Lord which, having
been eXCmplifed in the foreign work, has re-
produced itself In their native land.
, Rcso'rcd That our sympathics shall go with
this excellent couple. and their children aul
0l,o our prayers for their health. prosperity,
and success In the field to which they return.
Rev. Dr. Dasheds offered the following
Rcsolrcd, That Brothers Price aud Baldwin
be appointed a committee to secure a visit
from Dr. Butler TO this city In the interests OF
our missions, and to plan for his speaking In
some OF our churches, and for giving a lecture
or lectures accordingto to q suggestion made b.
him 10 our Brother Price.
Adontpd unanfmnusly
National Republican., 1886-09-14
The Telephone Case.

Messrs. Goode, Chandler, Gnd Whltmanl
Of counsel for the government in It's suit to
test the validity Of the patent held by the
American Bell Telephone Company, are
now in the city, and have had several con,
sultations with Acting Attorney General
jerks IN regard 10 the case. Judges Jack
son and Sage will cit at Cincinnati next
Monday tohear arguments on the pleadings
IN the case, including the special plea as Ia
the Jurisdiction Of the court and the de-
murrer TO the governments bill.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
washingtonlans injured In Maine.

DR.. S. S. sterns, Of this city, who, with his
family, has been summering in the state OF
Maine, came near meeting with fatal aeci-
dent last week He with his wife, Mrs.
Briggs, and her infant were out riding when
the horse took fright and ran away, oyertun-
ing the carriage, throwing all the occupants
out. Mrs. Briggs had one leg broken IN
three places, Mrs. sterns two ribs broken
and injured internally, and DR.. Sterns re-
ceived severe scalp wounds. The strange
part OF the accident was that the child
received no injury whatever.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
"Dcn Hur," sl.O5-whltakers.
Pom Mnr, High Rock. Mount OuIrauls

Pen Mar, High Rock, Mount Quirauk.
The last of the series of overy Tuesday ex-
cursons TO this delightful mountain resort will
take place on Tuesday, Sept. ii. The train
ing, will leave Pen Mar $40 p. m, arriving in
Washington at $50 p. N. The vast area OF
thousands Of miles of hegarden lands of Mary.
land, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsyl-
vania Hs seen from Mount Quirauk (2.50O feet
above the seal overlooking hundreds of noun
tain tops-a panorama of unrivaled proportions
and wondrOus magnillcence added to the
long 10 be remembered. Good meals at so
cents. Round.trip rate, $3.50. Every ticket
calls for reserved seat. Don't forget the date
Of last xcursion-Tuesday, Sept. IA.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Adoptcd unanimously.
INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION.
Indications That 1t VIII Provo a Great
Success.

Indications That 1t VIII Provo Great
Success.
Over 800 applications for space have been
received by the managers of the colored
mechanical, industrial, and educational ex-
hibition which will be held In this city the
latter part Of this month by the colored
people Of the District. As showing the
progress that has been made by the colorel
people in the last twenty years this exhibit
tion viii be most interesting and instructive.
The exhibition will be held In Bethel Hall,
and large frame addition on L street, be-
tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets
northwest, will also be erected, which will
give about 1900 square feet of space. 50
far the enterprise has been conducted ell
tirelyby the colored people, aud no help
has been offered to them financially. 1t is
proposed to exhibit the work Of colored
men In every department, as carpenters,
painters, plumbers, plasterers, brlckmakers,
shoemakers, wagonmakers, and indeed
In every branch of mechanical skill A
colored orchestra will furnish music for the
occasion, and pieces composed by colored
talent OF the District will be also given.
DIR. Watts, well.known colored physi.
clan, in speaking Of the exhibition, says:
"You see, the white people here know only
the vicious and criminal class OF our race.
Judge Smell is the medium Of Introduction,
but only the worst class is introduced to the
notice Of the white people. The race preju-
dices preventing the slightest social inter-
course, there arc no means at all OF becom.
ing acquainted with the better class OF
colored people, or even knowing there is q
better; and It is the object of this exhibition
to bring TO the notice Of the white people
the fact that there is q class OF colored peo-
pie here who are intelligent, progressive
citizens and workers.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
nnnIl OGIeIals TO ne TrIed.

More than eighteen months ago the Ex-
change National Bank of Norfolk, Va,
closed itsdoors, caused by the defalcation
of the president, John b. Whitehead, aud
the board Of directors, james G.. Balm,
Jenkins, by which the deposltors lost over
two million Of dollars. All the parties are
out on nominal bail although indicted by
the grand jury Of the United States court.
The trial is now fixed for next week az
Norfolk In the United States circuit court.
The jury is said 10 be summoned from Rich.
mond and remote parts OF the state.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Box stationery at cost-whitaRor's.
Election Time Approaches.

The United States war vessels Trenton,
jamestown, Dolphin, and Fortune are now
ct the navy yard, Norfolk, Va, for repairs.
Before the end OF the month the training
ships Saratoga and Portsmouth will be there
also for the same purposes. -Four hundred
men have just been taken In the yard, and
work is expected to last until the close OF
the nresant vear.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
ExEcuTons AND GUARDIANS.
A Prompt and Regular Settlement Of
A,Counts TO bs Heuuired.

hNtOuht6 W w AetfuahNNs
As there have been complaints made con
cernng the delay Of administrators and
guardians In settling accounts, the register
of wills calls attention to the law on the
subject This requires every executor or
administrator to render full account Of
bis or her administration to tho court
within fifteen months after the date OF
issuing letters. Once year or oftener, II
required by the court, guardians should
settle their accounts with the orphans
court. The court has made II the duty of
the register OF Wills to enforce the laws
covering these points Register Clagetps
attention having been called to the rules Of
the court requiring him to cite delinquent
fiduciares, he says that he shall carry them
out implicitly, and citations will be issued
unless relieved from that duty by the
promptness Of all those who may be inter-
ested in settling up their trusts, as required
by the law, coming in aud performing that
duty.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
CITY ITEMS.

Rowland DENTAL ASSOCIATION, H1 -Four.
aud-a-half street northwest, three doors north Of
Pennsylvania avenue. L. p. Rowland, NJ. D.. O.
II. Rowland, D. d. s., surgical, operative, and
mechanical dentists. Extractions. under nj
trous oxide, 80 cents each tooth, and only 80
OF teeth are extracted at the same sitting. Have
administered nitrous oxide 10 over $4,000 per-
sons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold, ANAL
gam, and white filings Inserted in the best
manner. All work warranted first class.
"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAGONS. Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv-
cred in u pound "Ward" prints at 80 cents per
pound. Also, cottage cheese, 8 cents per ball;
buttermilk, cents per quart, and sweet milk
at 8 cents per quart.
BEBKELEY, apure rye whisky, the best on the
marke' tcsthe price, "a per gallan, 81 a quart,
and 10 cents q pint, Is cents sample bottle.
Thar, 6l1 y btreet northwest
National Republican., 1886-09-14
All pictures and frames at cost-whltakor' S
RobherIes Reported.

Robert s. Todd, 900 NJ street northwest, re-
ports lot OF jewelry and an alllgator-skin
satchel worth $50 stolen from his house. b.
Brashears tells the police that IS worth of
clothing was stolen from his shop on the 1lth
instant. John w. Fowler reports that Sl2
T0TIh @ Si c"rPsnterS 5p9s nave Peen stolen ,Geet
near Pierce AnacOstia, reports that his house
was entered on the night of the 18th instant
and "a in money stolen
National Republican., 1886-09-14

= A discasco so delicate nature rs
structure of the urethra should only be en-.
trusted to those of large experience nni skill.
by our improved methods we have been Gu
ablCd to speedily and permanently cure nun
dfCds of the worst cases. Pamphlet, roler-
enccs, and terms 10 cents In stamps Worlds
Dispcnsary Medical Association, G63 Maine
slte,l BuiIalO n y.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Death of Capt. O. l.. Upshur.

Capt. c. L. Upshur, one Of the most pop
ular citizens of Norfolk, Va, died on the
10th instant at Blue Ridge Springs, Va.
Capt. Upshur, besides belonging to all the
Masonic organizations, was also connected
with a number Of benevolent and social
societies. Public spirited to degree sell
dom seen, generous, aud noble-hearted, his
place will be hard to fill.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Nervous Debilitated Men,

You ore allowed free trial of thirty days OF
with electric suspensory appliances for the
speedy relief and permanent cure of nervous
debility, loss of vitality and manhood, aud all
kindred troubles; also for many other diseases.
hood guaranteed. No risk Is incurred. Illus
trated pamphlets, with full information, terms,
&C., mailed free by addressing Voltaio Belt
Company, Marshall, Mich.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

PINEY PoIST HOTEL, Md, still open for
guests during the month of September. Parties
wishing fine fishing, that Is the place 10 go to-
Gentlemen wishing Il fine oyster roast, they
can have it, boats for fishing always on hand.
Steamers Lake and Leary leave their wharf
$40 per week; first class accommodations.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Store to be occupied by others oct. whit.
Departn,ent Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Interior Department: George
L. Holmes, of South Carolina, has been ap.
pointed special agent Of the bureau OF
labor at 81 400 per annum; Miss Annie r.
Wilkinson, Of Ohio, and Walter f. Aycock,
of Tennessee, have been promoted In the
pension Office from copyists at 5000 TO clerks
at 81 900 and 81, 200 respectively.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Marriage Licenaes.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued Cornelius Bresnahan and Mary LAM.
gan, Abraham Morris and Mrs Rebecca Ahl.
bron, Henry Taylor, of this city, and Amelia
Underhill, of Ottawa, Canada; Rodolph Stew.
Montgomery county, Nd; Thomas Cleveland
and Myrtle Chidester, both of Fairfax county,
Va, Charles o. Jefferson and Ann s. Harvey.
both of Alexandria, Va; Rlchari o. Packard
and Annie Washington, both OF Albemarle
county, Va,
National Republican., 1886-09-14

This organization, under the command Of
Capt. w. w. Mills, and headed by drum
corps, made parade last evening with
creditable display. After marching through
the principal streets they came down Penn
sylvania avenue TO their headquarters, where
the command was dismissed.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

Equity CouTt-Justice James.-Johnson VS..
Potts. sale finally ratified. Burke VS., Burke.
appearance of absent defendant ordered. Har-
bln VS., Harbin; sale ratified nisi. Metzer0tt
VS.. Droop: witness Johnson directed 20 an
swer questions. serrln vs.. FowlUr trustees
directed to purchase Of Wm. ID, Serrin aud sale
ratified nisl,
National Republican., 1886-09-14
A Chnnce for BegInners.

Our young friend and neighbor, G. A.
Whitaker, llO5 Pennsylvania avenue, has
leased his store and building for term of
years, and he is selling all his stock of books,
stationery, and fancy goods at cost TO close
them out as he has 10 give possession of the
building on Oct, ! next. We advise all who
desire TO secure bargains not only for them.
selves but for friends and for Christmas pres
ents, 10 call carly, as the store Is crowded
every day
National Republican., 1886-09-14

Capt. Burrows, by order of Col. Ludlow,
Saturday afternoon removed lot OF build
ing materials In front of new house on
Seventeenth street, near IL. This was due
to complaint made against the materials
being allowed to remain In the street longer
than usual. Suit is threatened against the
District.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
The Troublesome Apaches.

The ChIracahua Apaches, who recently
surrendered, arrived at San Antonio, Texas,
last Saturday morning, under charge OF
Capt. Henry W. Lawton, 4sh cavalry, and
viii be detained there under guard until
further orders from the War Department.
No information has as yet been received by
the department as to any conditions under
which the hostiles surrendered.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Gold pens and knives at eost-whltakerl
sergt. AmIss's Now Detail.

The chief of police recommends that the
practice OF detailing Lieutenant from one OF
the precincts TO take care OF the detective
office at night be discontinued and that sergt,
The recommendation was approved yesterday
by the commissioners.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
ObieotIng 70 Shade Trees.

Theresidents Of Thirty second street, be-
tween NJ and N streets northwest, yester-
day objected to the planting OF shade trees
on tnat street, stating to the workmen that
they would cut the trees down II planted.
Col Wilson ordered his men to quit work
efter filling up the holes. et7i a u.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

Mrs. Esther A. Keyser has sold TO Cardinal
James Gibbons, lots and 2, square 1885, located
one square cast Of Lincoln Park, for sj7S5,5o,
and upon this lot there will be erected Catho.
lie church. The question OF building this
church has been spoken Of for several years
past, and now that the lot has been purchased
and paid for II is more than probable that the
project VIII be oaTrled out an carly day.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
COVERING ron THE NAKED.
An Appeal for Wearing Apparel for
the Charleston People.

the Charleston People.
Mrs. L. silvey formerly OF Charleston,
but now resident OF this city, kuows the
wants of the sufferers in her old home. She
appeals to the charitable Of this city for
contributions in the shape Of wearing ap.
parel and bed clothing. Sheis satisfied that
there are many In distress who will suffer
before making their wants known or solicit
relief. Her object and those assisting her
will be to search out aud aid this class, while
giving aid to all found In need. Willard
Hall has been rendered for the reception OF
contributions, and parties in the eastern
section Of the city eau seud articles to tue
Hillman House or No. 8 | street northeast.
lt ia hoped that the effort Of Mrs, Sllvey
will meet with a hearty response.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
A Dangerous ACCIDENT.

About O'Clock yesterday morning william
Moore. dairyman, Of Prince George county,
Nd when driving his team down Good Hope
bill, the horses ran away and dashed down an
cmbanIment Mr., Moore was kicked several
times by one of the horses. DR.. PylCs pro-
nounCed his injuries serious.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Second floor; take elcvntor.)

New Fall Black Goods
Most "watched-over" stock
in the store. None but the
most reliable goods can enter
here. We have just added a
line Of choice "Novelty" half
mourning fabrics, to which
we invite your examination.
ss-inch Black and Gray All.wool sultlugs
hair stripes, broken small plaids and neat
checks, only Zoe per yard.
I2-lnch Black and Gray All.wool oAmols
Hair, only 81 per yard.
42-inch Black ana White All.wOol Novelty"
Suitings, four different styles OF hair.line
stripes, only ~. rs per yard
This latter is tho thing" In New York to-
day.
Black Cashmcros are always with US, and
HERE are always right In quality, dye, finish,
and price.
We have just secured, under
extremely advantageous cir
cumstances, a "job lot offine
Suede Gloves, which are un-
like job lots generally, being
entirely new, fresh goods,
and will be offered by us at
the low price of 81 per pair,
viz:
Ladies' 5button Pinked-Wrist Suede Gloves,
beautiful quality, perfectly cut and finished,
shades of Light and Dark Browns and Tans,
fully worth sl.50, only 81 per pair.
Next to Pa. ave. entrance)
AS an additional attraction
to our elegant stock Of Fall
and Winter Colored Dress
Fabrics, we place on sale to-
day the "catch" Of the sea-
son, viz
Our own importation order of 5O.inch All.
| Wool French Foule, in the absolute new aud
| "leading" shades OF Eooree "a new bronze)
Havana), new Otto "a new seal), Marine IA new
| navy. also the reliable shades of Saphir, NAVY
| Blue, Cardinal, and Black. Only S71ac per yd
We wish to add that this fabric Is unusually
wide for a Foule. being full 90 inches, is wortt
| and is generally sold at 81 per yard. We ofe
| It as q season "drive" at the popular price o
s71Sc per yard. What Dress Goods Stock VI
have
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP.
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
One Price Only.
e21 Pa. Ave. 912Dst.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

The following contributions for the
Charleston sufferers have been made; Ver-
mont Avenue Christian Church, $il.50;
Trinity Church Sunday school children,
S12.04.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
AdditionaI Contrlbutions,

ST. JACOBS OIL is the antidote to pain, no
matter by what 1t Is caused.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Tho CnnrL IicrnrfI.

EACH couple Of senators has a whole state for
constituents. All these will desire ana possess
portraits Of their senators, In our "SGnatOriRl I"
National Republican., 1886-09-14
An ane statIonery Al eost-WhItakerg.
A New Catholic Church.

IS per gallon, rs cents a quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best in the world for the money,
at McGee's, Ninth street, near d.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

Our first installment Of fine
Black Beaded Dress Fronts
has arrived. Four prices at
present; So, SAYS, So, and
$3.25 each. 1t costs some
what of a struggle to mark
that first number So. 1t
should be soc more at least.
In fact, each number is ahead
of anything previously offer
ed at the price.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Pajarnas.
A uTUMN OPENING.
sEAToN PERRY,

sEATON PERRY,
sucoessor to Perry & Brothcr).
WILL, OPEN on MONDAY. SEPTEMBER i3,
A VERY LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCk
OF THE LATEST PARIS NOVELTIES IN
silks, FAILLE FRANCAlSE, SAII,itNs DGGnn' ~! ~
EssE, PLAIN AND ANSiD,,spiASSS PASSl " tLipITNR
sTRIpEs, AND CHECKS, FRENCH COS
TIME CIOTHs AND OTHER DRESS FAB.
RIGS. WHICH ARE THE "CORREGT
ETYITB AND COLORINGS' FORTHE FALL
AND WINTER OF 1856. - .,,..-,,,,
NOVELTIES IN SILK AND WOOL CoMBlNA-
TION SUITS FROM sl2 TO $50. ,,,,r-
NEW PARIS AND BERLIN WRAPS, JACh-
N66vTIaiEs 6yT liz 'fi IN I HANDKERcH1EFs, no.
SIERY, AND KID GLOVES. .,.,.o,
IMMENsE ASSORTMENT OF "MOIRNING
FABRIC+," FROM THE MOST CELEBRATED
EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS.
THFSEGOODS ARE DIRECT T1MPORTAIiONSS
AND PERSONAL SELECTIONS FROM
FIRST HANDS. in NEW YORK DUklNd
THE WdiliH fAST hSEisE TEEK' MY CUSTOMERS TO
MAKE THEIR PURCHASES NOW, WHILE
THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE COMPLETE; AS
THERE Is ALWAYS a SCARCITY LATER
IN THE SEASON OF THE MOST DESlRA-
BILE TEXTURES. . ..,. =.
A5"sPFCINL APARTMENTS FOR DISPLAY
ING EVENING GOODS BY GAsLlGlIT.
hs-PI.AIN FIGURES AND CORRECT PRICES.
sEAToN PERRY,
PERRY BUILDING,
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. CORNER 9TH ST.
ESTABLISHED 1910.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
The Waehington ContinentaIs.

THE further it goes the better it faros-our
ugnnatnrial ~
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Threatening to Sue the District.

THOUSANDS see for the first time in our "Sen-
niorialn what manner of men are our sena .ors.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
School Keeps Soon !
kkttkktkt

HEStStttr
When it does, your boy will want
new clothes. Ours are now, bright,
pretty, and cheap. What more can you
desire I? One thing more-intelligent
and polite These Sc w1 Siys
or not. Our stock IL nearly all In, and
at no time this season will the assort-
Sizes, to IL.
Price, $3.50 each.
Lot 7720-Brown and Gray Large
Check Suits. No more "the whining
cause he buys his clothes. of uS. In
the transport of delight he forgets the
tedium of school. When Shakespeare
wrote about him his clothes were
euyed by the well-dressed few, and so
his life was made "a burden.
Sizes, O TO Ia.
Price, $3.50 each.
Lot 3776-MiNed Color, Narrow-stripe
Suits, Everything is now cOntrived to
make the hoy comfortable and happy.
Instead of being compelled TO use his
summer trousers for wintor drawers,
undcrclothing he can buy for song,
or, better stiIl, one of our new, warm,
all-wool suits that need no supple
Inenting.
Sizes, d to IL.
Price, $3.50 each.
Lot f5B4-AIl-wool Red and Black
life, but its poetry Is fully Illustrated
by ono of our charming suits, enh tnced
by the radiance of youthful possession.
Everything points to IA revival of tho
nttest IN soon ns this warm spell IL
over and gone, and we want IA chance.
sizes, I2 to n.
LONG TROUSERS.
Price, $3.50 each.
Lot OO0S-School Suits, blue mixed.
We do not claim to be phiianthropists.
We are philosopher, who, while aim
Ing to pOeti2e life, have an Interior
object In view. We believe we can
serve you better and cheaper than all
others, ana that Is why we think we
are entitled 10 claim your dollars. That
IL the end, and there Is no use to dis
guise IL.
b to IL Years.
Price, B7.O0 each.
Lot 2R27 - Brown Check, Ali-wool
Suits, We are only giving you some OF
the popular numbers to-day. One idea
in n lecture, one point in sermon, or
one feature in an advertisement ID
about all that u person can remember'
The point to-day Is
BOYS SUITS
For ST.OO and $3.50.
We think you can remember that
until tho time arrives for your pur-
chase. Also remember wo can furnish
YOU with suit from
$3.50 TO $50.
Second flOOr-TaSe Elevator, please
National Republican., 1886-09-14

These, in addition to the
previous stock, make an ex-
cellent assortment to select
from.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Second floor; take eleva,or.)

Ninety new pieces OF lace, in Torchon aud
Mcdici, have lust been opened. They range
in width from 4 to inches; in price from to
O2ISc per yard.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Sons of Veterans,

Note, an, and receipt books at cost-whlt-
akprs