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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
THE Markets
Stock Sales Influenced by Outside Re-
ports aud General Dizziness Pre-

Stock Sales Influenced by Outside RE-
ports aud General Dizziness Pre-
walls.
New York, May 1.-THE stock market
to-day was influenced by stories about
Oregon Transcontinental and Milwaukee,
and Lake Shore aud Western, and by the
9 per cent. dividend declared by the Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy; but as q
whole the day was extremely dull aud
wholly traders day. Operations on the
street are again waiting, there being a di-
verslty OF opinion In regard to the forces at
work, and they hold aloof until something
definite occurs, oday's opening prices were
equally divided between gains aud losses,
but ali within ! Of per cent. Of Saturdays
close. Conspicuous in the early dealings
were Pacific Mail and Oregon Transconti-
mental, which were active and strong,
while the remainder of the market was
dull and barely steady. Toward noon, how
ever, the market became quiet through the
rest Of the list.
Prices for the general list were firm
throughout the morning, but there was
some slight shading off toward the close of
the board. Consolidated Gas was again
active In the morning, and fuctuated vlo-
lently for the most OF the day, finally clos
lnB WIN loss VI 1 per CENT Inc resi- Oh
the general list shows fractional gains.
Among the inactive stocks the only notice
able feature was the strength OF Milwaukee,
Lake Shore, and Western. The total sales
to-day were 13i,2i7 shares, Of which Ore.
gon Transcontinental sold 22,200, Lacka.
wanna 1880, Pacific Mail, 1920, aud st.
Paul 1900, together making nearly one
half Of the days business. The market
closed steady and dull.
Treasury balances-Coin, Sl2s, 4l6, $50
currency, l2,104,eS2.
Quotations of Mondays Stock Sales.
The following daily market reports have beer
furnished by j. Vance Lewis, broker, lie Droi
building, Eighth and streets, being the most &C
tive stocks In the New York exchange:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18

There have been many references this scs'
sion to junketing parties, and hints have been
thrown out That the special labor committee
was organized for nothing else" said n mem
her of that committee yesterday. "Lct us look
over their work. We left Washington nlne-
teen days ago, and have been away from st.
Louis ten working days, The Texas subcom.
mittee travelled 1850 miles In that time, and
examined 2iS witnesses. The other subCon
mittec Travelled about 900 miles, and ex.
amined 200 witnesses. Returning to 81. Louis
we reunited, and took the testimony Of Mar.
tin Irons, and came home. Testimony was
taken in Missouri Kansas, Arkansas, and
Texas, and VIC travelled u stretch oicountry
reaching from AtchisOn, Kas., to Galveston,
Tex. At work in the morning Mt . o'clock,
continuing our lnbors with an intermssion of
an honr or two until 10 o'clock at night,
catching train and humping on
to the next point, so as to lose no time-that
was the order OF our day. We had two steno.
graphers working constantly and they have
not yet been able to write out more than q
third OF their notes. You can judge whether
we have been junketing or not The com
mittec desire TO examine Mr.. Hoxie before
turning their attention to the preparation OF
| their reports. That gentleman Is now at At.
| lantic City for the benefit of his health, and
| will appear before the committee as soon as
he.is physically Athletic do so. Pending the sub.
mission of their report the individual mem.
bers of the committee decline TO give any in.
diCatiOu of its nature,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
TIE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Real Estate Biil-The Gas 1nvestiga-
ton and other Important Measures.


ton and other Important Measures.
Senator Beck yesterday introduced bill
for the relief of occupying claimants OF
real estate In Washington. II provides
that u any person believing himself or her
self to be the owner Of any land In the Dis
trict by reason Of a claim In law or equity,
the foundation Of which being Of public
record, and shall occupy IL aud make inn
proyements, and a judicial determination
shall accord the property to another, the
successful party to such suit shall pay the
occupant for such improvements before TAX
ing possession that the rents or profits
accruiDg to the person decided as legal
owner shall consist only OF the clear annual
value while the occupant was in possession,
after deductlug all lawful taxes paid, out
lay for repairs and costs of collections Of
rent, &c, and no allowance for value OF the
use Of improvements made by the occupant
shall be made nor shall the occupant be
liable for rents and profits for more than
five years, nor for waste and damage com
mitted before that time. The value OF i'm
ptovements made by the occupant shall be
ascertained by the court or jury which
passes upon the question Of title.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill to
amend the law relating to the bonds Of
executors in the District.
Senator Cameron yesterday presented a
petition from citizens Of Pennsylvania In
favor Of the law to protect young girls in
this District.
The investigation Of the gas question will
begin this morning
The District appropriation bill will DO
considered by a subcommittee OF the Sem
ate appropriations committee to-day.
Postmaster Conger went over the plan OF
the new city posto1ce with some OF the
members of the House committee ON pub
lie buildings and grounds yesterday.
Senator Blackburn reported favorably
yesterday the bill TO pay Patrick Cook, Of
this city, 81, 500 for damages to property.
Senator Brown reported fayorably the
bill to regulate insurance companies in this
city.
Acting Secretary Falrchlld Of the Treas
ufy, has recommended that Congress trans
fer 81 600 from the contingent. appropri.
alton for fuel TO the fund for lighting. OF
the $4,000 for lighting the treasury build
ing during the current fiscal year $t3, 450
has been expended The bills for gas aud
electric lights averaged 81 $50 per month,
to say nothing OF repairs OF lighting ap.
paratus and the purchase of brackets, burn
ers, globes, &c.
In the House yesterday, on motion OF Mr.,
O'Donuell, the Senate bill was passed to
provide for the study Of the nature of al
coholic drinks and narcotics, aud Of their
effects upon the human system, In conncc.
tion with the several divisions of the sub.
iect Of physiology and hygiene, by the
pupils In the public schools Of the terri.
tories and Of the District Of Columbia, aud
in the military and naval academies, aud
Indian and colorcd schools in the terri
tories Of the United States.
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la South Front St., Philadelphia.
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DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF, MUTTON,
AND CORNED BEEF
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER,
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS HONE,
WAsuSGTpN n ~ M 1880

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER,
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS HOME,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., May 10, 1886.
Sealed Proposals In duplicate, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received ut this Office
until 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ. ON WEDNESDAY,
THE TWENTI-SINTII DAY OF MAY, 1885,
at which time and place they will be
opened in presence OF bidders for furnish.
ing and delivering ut the kitchen, hos
pital, dairy, and cato houses of the Soldiers
Home, Fresh Beef, Mutton, and COrncd Beef
as required by the Secretary and Treasurer of
the Home, for the year commencing July /,
1856, and ending June 30, 1887.
Separate proposals will be received for fur
nishing the officers of the Home with choice
cuts of Fresh Beet, Mutton, aud Lamb.
Information us 10 the manner of bidding,
conditions to be observed by bidders terms OF
contract and payment, Will be furnished on
personal application to this oiice.
The bids for each kind Of meat will be con-
sidered separately.
The successful bidder will be required to
enter into written contract with the Secretary
and Treasurer OF the Home, with good and ap,
proved security in the sum of Two Thousand
$4,000 Dollars within seven days after being
notified of the acceptance of his proposals. a
copy OF this advertisement must be attached
to each proposal
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
Endorsed, proposals for Fresh Beef Mutton
and CornCd Beef at United States soldiers
Home District Of Columbia" and addressed
to the Undersigned,
D. +. RITTENHOUSE,
Secretary and Treasurer,
mylO-Gt United states Soldiers Home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
The Alaska boundary Question.

The President mas transmitted to Congress
report Of the Secretary of State with ac'
comp9nying papers in respect to the location
of n frontier line between Alaska and British
Columbia. Mr. Baynrd says the British GOV.
eminent Is prepared to take part In prelim
mary investigation of the boundary question :,
and nothing now delays faction but the want
ofan appropriation by Congress to enable this
government TO take part in the survey. "In
view of the fact" he says, THAT important and
grave international questions of jurisdiction
may, at any time, arise owing to the circum-
stance that great mineral wealth exists in the
territory which Is traversed by the boundary
line, the Secretary of State has the honor to
recommend that Congress be requested to
enact law to authorize the survey and to ap-
propriate the sum of 81 100000 or so much
thereof as may be necessary to defrny the eX-
penses OF the preliminary survey" The Presi-
dent in his letter OF transmittal says: In view
Of the importance OF the subject | recommend
that provision bc made by law for the pre-
liminary survey of the boundary line In ques-
ton by officers of the United States In order
that the information necessary for the basis of
treaty between this country and Great
Britain for the establishment of q definite
boundary line may be obtained
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
TO GO ABROAD,
Tho Ladies' Association of Ascension
Church Propose to Give DIR. Elliott n
Vacation

Tho Ladies' Association of Ascension
Church Propose to Give DIR. Elliott a
Vacation.
The following written circular has been
sent to number Of the pew-holders of
Ascension Church, excepting most Of
those who sided with the vestry in the re-
cent contest between them aud the rector,
lin view OF the many cares aud auxieties
OF our rector, Rev. DIR. Elliott, during the
past two years, the vestry OF the Ascension
Church have offered to him an extension
of his annual leave, and suggested trip
to Europe. As fitting expression of the
interest and sympathy of his people at this
Association that his friends in the
parish present him with q sum for the
furtherance Of this object. VIII you kindly
assistY Please send reply before Friday,
21st, TO treasurer, Ladies' Association, IN care
Mr.. w. r. Riley, corner Ninth and L
streets, City, or to any officer OF the associa-
ton" II is not known with what rapidity
favorable reponses are being received, but
number OF suggestions have been made
in regard to the fund. The church is in
dehted to the rector over 5000 on account
OF salary, and some Of the church members
have advanced the idea that IL would be
better to pay DIR. Elliott whatever money
may be raised as part of the salary due,
and relieve the church Of It's Indebtedness
to that extent, while others oppose this
proposition and wish IL TO be an Offering
outside OF what Is now owing TO him. Some
Of those who have been invited TO subscribe
have expressed their disinclination TO do SO,
while others in the church have not been
asked az all, and Of course win not. In
conversation with member of the late
vestry, yesterday, he stated to a RE-
PUBLICAN reporter that 1t mattered lit
tie to him whether the Ladies' Asso-
citation raised purse to pay the rec
tors expenses abroad, but ms they were
DESTROYS of having the church free from
debt and consecrated, he thought the
same purpose might be gained in paying
the money and having It credited to the
sum due him on account OF salary. This
would give him chance to go abroad, and
at the same time, reduce the debt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18

MENT.
IN EFFECT MAY l6, 1886.
TRAINS LEAVE Washington from station.
corner stu and streets, rs follows:
- For Pittsburg and the West Chicago Linited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars al $50 a. m,
daily Fast Line, $3.50 a. m. daily to Cincinnati
and 81. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
puTg 70 cincinnati, and Hotel Car to st. Louis;
daily, except Saturday, 10 Chicago, with Sleep
Ing car Altoona 70 Chicago. Chicago and Cin-
clnnat Express, at 7i0 y, m. daily, with sleep.
ing Cars Washington TO Chicago connecting At
MarrisDuTg with Western Express, with through
sleepers for Louisville and &C. Louis PacIio
Express, 70 r.. m. daily for Plttsburg and the
west, with through Sleeper Harrisburg to Chi
GGag9o 5 end Cleveland. .......
,,I Eor Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo,
NiagaIa lOOO p. m. daily, except Saturday
with palace Cars Washington to Rochester
0, F0o)ttnmllllamsport Lock Haven, and Elmira,
ht,yHV o. IN. daily, except Sunday
70, E0r New York and the East, 7:l5, 900, and
1lOO a. M, 900, I:l5, 1000, and ii:2O n. m ON
n ., KY Ky q; M 200 il5 1000, and II 30 D.
gay a. m. and $3.50 p. m. daily, except sunday,
for Boston without change, 200 p. m, every
For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through tra,ns oon.
meet at Jersey City with boats of Brookivn An
mex, aflordlng direct transfer TO Fulton street
avoiding double ferriage across New York city,
For philadelphia. 7:15, o. aud II a. m, 2, ais
6:30, TO- and il:2O p m. on Sunday . a. M. 2.
4:i5, $50, TO- and ll:20 p. m. Limited Express,
$40 a. M aud $3.50 p m, daily except sunday
V'Hl fslD y, N5lU, b.sO, Ill n.
l2O5, 2 $50 i;l5, I:23, $40, $50, 7.i0 ia. and
ll;2O p. m. On sunday, Q. $50 ii a, M. d i.i5
$50, 7;lO, 10, and li:20 p. m.
For Pope's Creek Line 7;i5 n. m. md An n
m: daily except Sunday ~
For Annapolis, 7:15 a. m, 1905 and 4:23 p.
m M daily, except Sunday. sundays, . a. M,
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
HALFWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA, AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD. "'O
For Alexandria, 6.OO, 7O5 g25 li.01. md
ll;5 a., m. 2O5, I:25, I:3j, SOL. Sos, and II AZ
y. m. 1857 WV
For Richmond and the South, 600, iiOla. m,
daily, and 1885 p. M. daily. except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington.
500, 500, 1000, 1910 u, m; 100. 3:Oj, S.lI. $40
lOo ana lO'i2 p. m, and 1910 midnight (exs
cept Monday. On Sunday ut 500 and iO.l0 q.
M, I;O6, 1912 p. M, and 1910 night.
llckets ana Information at the oillce. north.
east corner, OF 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and At the station, whore orders can
be leit for the checking of baggage to destina-
ton from hotels and residences.
J. Il. WOOD,
,,,,. - General Passenger Agent.
CHAs. +. PUGH, General Manager, "s'u''
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
DROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF AND
Il VEGETABLES, FRESH BREAD, NAVY
BREAD. FOR BAKING NAVY BREAD,
AND FOR WATER.

NASllNGTONt u, u, May ~, 1881,
Scaled proposals Will be received at this
Office until IL o'clock n. III. on the STH DAY
OF JUNE, 1856, for supplying such quantities
OF Fresh Beef and Vegetables, Fresh Bread,
Navy Bread, for Baking Navy Bread. aud for
Water, us may be required at the following navy
yards and stations for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1887, viz Portsmouth n. H.; Charles.
town, Mass; Newport, X. L.; Brooklyn n. VI;
League Island, Pa; Annapolis, Md. Washing
ton, d. c., Norfolk, Va; Pensacola. Fla, and
Mare Island, Cal.
Specifications and blank proposals can he OBJ.
tanned upon application at the Inspection Pro-
visions and Clothing at any of the Navy Yards
or TO the Pay Officers ut stations.
Proposals may be made Tor one or more arti-
clcs deliverable ut one or more Yards or Stu
tons, and will be considered separately for
each article and place of delivery.
The government reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Proposals should be inclosed in sealed en-.
velopes and marked proposals for Fresh Pro-
visions, Water, or Baking"
THOS. II. LOCKER,
mayll.tuit Pay Director Y, 5, N,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
Mrs. Thompson Confirmed.

The Senate spent an hour yesterday in the
secret discussion of Mrs. Thompson's nomina.
ton to be postmaster of Louisville, KY. Mr..
Blackburn opposed the confirmation in q long
speech, beginning with an appeal for the re.
moval of the injunction of secrecy from all
the proceedings in regard to tlIe case. His re-
marks were devoted chieil%to an explanation
of some of the intricacies1f Kentucky politics.
Senator Beck replied more briefly, defending
the nomination and advocating its conlirma.
ton. The nomination was confirmed with
only six opposing votes, which were about
injunction of secrecy was not removed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
Bills Approved by the President.

The President has approved q large number
of bills during the past few days, Among them
are the Indian appropriation bill; the act max.
ing Mount Desert Ferry, Me-, port of entry:
Railroad Company right of way through the
arsenal grounds at Philadelphia the act reg.
ulating the promotion of graduates of the Uni
ted States Military Academy; the act allowing
certain claims reported by the accounting
officers of the treasury; the acts extending the
public buildings at Fort Wayne, Ind, aud at
Belfast, Me-. and the act authorizing the re.
moval of the Rawlins statue In Washington to
Il more suitable site.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18

DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF, NUT.
4 TON &c.
OFFICE PURCHASING AND DEPOT
COMMlSSARY OF SUBSISTENCE,

WASHINGTON, ID. G., April 20 1886.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, addressed to
the undersigned, will be received at this office
until ~ O'Clock noon ON THURSDAY, MAY
20, 1886, at which time and place they will be
ing the Fresh Beef required by the Subsistence
Department, United States Army, ut this depot
for issue to troops, &c, during the fiscal year
commencing July |, 1886
Separate proposals will also be received for
furnishing from the contractors stall during
the same period such choice cuts OF Fresh
Beef, Mutton, and Corned Beef as may be re.
quiTCd for sales to officers.
The government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals must be
marked proposals for Fresh Beef" &c.
Information as to conditions, quality of Beet
payment, &C., can be obtained byapplicaton TO
WELLS WILLARD.
Capt. and C. s., L. 5. A.
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PERSONAL.
FOR FUEL, FORAGE, STRAW,
l. AND BRAN.
DEroT QuARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. ID O Anril u 1886

Sealed proposals, in triplicate, subject to tho
usual conditions, will be received at this office
until II O'CLOCK NOON, on WEDNESDAY,
will be opened in presence of bidders, for
furnishing and delivering during the fiscal
year commencing July l, 1886, such fuel, for
age, straw. and bran as may be required.
The government reserves the right to reject
any or oil bids. Preference given to articles
of domestic production, conditions of price and
quality being equal, and such preference given
on the Pacific coast to the extent of the con-
sumption required by the public service
there.
Blanks and full information MS to bidding,
&c, will be furnished by this Office on appli-
cation. X. n. BATClIELDER,
myl86t Deputy Q. NJ CENT, U. :. Army.
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You are allowed free trial of thirty days OF
the use of DR., Dyes celebrated Voltaic Belt,
with electric suspensory appliances for the
speedy relief and permanent cure of nervous
debility, loss of vitality and manhood, and all
kindred trou6lesi also for many other diseases.
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trated pamphlets, with full information, terms,
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18

Us Journaiists Arc Getting There

A letter to the Boston Journal from Weirs.
N. H., says of Governors Island: "This attrac-
tive locality. only mile out from Wcirs, has
been purchased, aud is being fitted up by a
head of whom is stilson Hutchins. Several
buildings have already been erected, and a
driveway has been completed along the shore
distance of six miles. A hotel will DO built
contemplated will involve au expenditure of
at least half million of dollars. II is reported
that numerous wealthy men In Washington
ate property, and outsiders desiring to visit
IL are required to have passes. A bridge has
been built connecting 1t with the mainland"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18
Bids for tho Postohlce Department..

BIOS lOr furnishing supplies OF wrapping
paper, ink, pens, stationery, &C., for the Post
Office Department in this city and for all first
and second.class Offices throughout the country
amount Of the contracts aggregate siOO,ooS.
There are seventy-fve bidders, aud the fol-
lowing are of Washington Easton 4 Rupp,
James j. Chapman, L. Il. Rider William Bal
lantyne d Son, Fred. A. schmidt, Melville
Lindsay, j. c. Parker, Mrs, Joseph Ross,
Julius Baumgarten, Wyckoif, seamen Il Bcne-
dict, w. IL. Porter. Herman Baumgarten,
Frank i. May, and William Muirhead.
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PROPOHlILS.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
OFFICE or PUBLIC BUILDINGS ASD GROUNDS
No. 1900 PENNSYLVANIA AvESUE,

OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS,
No. 100 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue,
WAsiIlSGToN, d. G., May 10, 1886.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will be ro'
ceiycd at this Office until IL o'clock, noon,
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1856, and opened i'm.
mediately thereafter in presence of bidders
ioE supplies required by this office during the
fiscal year ending June So 1887, as follows.
Glass /, Florists supplies; Glass 2, Flower
Pots; Glass D. Paints, Oils, &c; Glass T. Hard.
ware; Glass s, Agricultural Implements, &c.
ClassG, Electric Battery Supplies; Glass Z. Terra
Gotta Drain Pipe; Glass s, Stationery; Glass ..
Manure; Class 10, Sand and Gravel; Glass H.,
soil Glass y, Ice; Glass 49, Lime and Cement;
Class II; Bricks Glass IS, Sod; Glass IL, Fuel;
Glass II, Lumber Class Is, Use of Teams and
Wagons; Glass 10, Park Settocs.
SEPARATE proposals for each class are de-
sired; the envelopes will be Endorsed to indi.
cate the class for which the bid is made,
The L. S. reserves the right to reject any and
all proposals.
Forms and specifications can be obtained at
this Office. JOHN NJ. WILSON,
" Colonel, U. S. Army,
nVlo % 81 % ipll IL Gt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18

The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate yesterday:
Joel Wilson. to be collector of customs for the
district of York Maine.
To be registers of land ofiiccs-A. +. Smelling,
ut Lakeview, Oregon; Geo. W. Muuroe, ut
BOzeman, Montana.
a. A. Carnahan, to be receiver of public
moneys at Corcordla, Kansas.
To be Indian ugents-John b. Scott, at West
ern ShoshOne agency in Nevada George w.
Norris of Massachusetts, Mt Ne2 Perces agency,
in Idaho; Charles II. Yates, at Round Valley
agency, in California.
Combinations.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination
of Charles Philip Henry, of Pennsylvania, to
be assistant surgeon In the navy,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-18

A large number of petitions are coming to'the
Senate relating to oleOmargarine and other
limitations OF butter. The great majority OF
the petitions are from agricultural and dairy
associations, and favor the bill proposing an
internal revenue tax of 10 cents pound on
the products named, and regulating It's manu-
are from produce exchanges and similar com.
mercial bodies, protesting against any such
tax, and suggesting that 1t would be sufficient
for Congress to require that such products be
nTODprlV labeled