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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

Is the criterion by which mon
have been Judged from time inn
memorial. She is q coy jade,
however, and does not always
reward those who court her
smiles. 1t is not so much what
men ATTEMPT as what they sue
coed in ACCOMPLISHING that
wins the worlds applause. Sol
fish amb ition has frequently
caused stupendous failures in
life by Turing men on to attempt
that which is beyond their pow
ers or resources.
We want our friends to know
that we are fully conscious of
the obligations they have placed
us under by their generous pa
tronage and cheering words,
without which the success that
has so far rewarded our modest
efforts to sell flne Clothing for
Men and Boys at popular prices
could never be.
And now that the season is on
the wane we have marked down
our superb stock to prices that
means PRESENT loss to us, but
we argue land correctly, as ex-
perience has taught us) that it.
is far better to make a clearance
sale now than to carry goods
over O dead weight for another
year, as we can mako splendid
use of the money so realized in
our spring and summer cam
paign-but OF that "lnore anon"
At present we have Winter
Clothing for Men and Boys for
sale at prices that--putting it
mildly--have never before been
quoted for goods of as fine qua,-
ity. 1t will pay you to investi-
gate this claim of ours, and
when you are satisfied it is a
good one, to invest in an extra
suit-overcoat or separate trous-
ers for yourself or your boys.
You can never again-at least
not in the near future-buy win
ter clothing as low as we now
offer it.
L
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
A Merchant on Early Closing.

EARLY closing will, think, be productive
of much good all around said Seventh
street merchant yesterday. "The plan only
wants n beginning, and then 1t will soon be.
come an established fact. After o'clock In
winter and O'Clock in summer there is really
but little business done What amounts are
received over the counters of stores, II aver
aged, would hardly pay for the expense Of
keeping open after dark. Daylight gives sui.
the women arc the leading purchasers. They
make II q point TO buy during the day. The
laboring classes In some instances might feel
the necessity Of buying after hours, but they
could find a way TO get their purchases In the
day through friends. / believe that the en-
ployer and employe would be greatly beno.
nted and enjoy alike the few hours that will
be cut of from business
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

Who care more to make large profit on
worthless article than to wait for the prosperity
that ultimately results from honest dealing
Ihese nle me men VINO Whell hsken LOT a ben
cheap and trashy substitute or imitation, say.
ing II is "just as good" Sometimes they wlll
do up and sell the miserable imitation without
remark, allowing the customer to suppose he
has BensOn's II the yalueless plaster Is re-
turned Cheap John will say he made mis-
take If not, he has done a good stroke OF
business, The public arc cautioned against
John and all hisilk. Buy of respectable drug.
gists only, The genuine Benson plaster has
The "ThrCe Seals trademark and the word
"CapCinc" cut In the center.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
USE Auburn Water.
Reduced Rates TO Western Points via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

First.class tickets by this unriyaled line are
quoted as follows: Chicago, sl3; Columbus,
1850; Cincinnati, si1; Louisville, slL5O; In.
The train service of Pennsylvania railroad
Is unexcclled. Four fast express trains daily
from Washington TO the west, The limited
express, which runs daily between Washington.
Baltimore and Pittsburg Fort Wayne, Chicago,
Columbus and Cincinnati Is one of the most
completely appointed passenger trains In the
world, embracing, as II does, all the comforts
train Is composed exclusively of dining, sleep
ing, parlor, and smoking cars. Meals served
at the uniform rate of ST.. Secure your tickets
a pleasure. Consult agents of the company
before you purchase tickets to the west from
Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

at Is little early to talk about the building
business" said Building Inspector Entwisle
yesterday, but l think that the coming year
In course OF erection. Last year over 1,2OO
small buildings were put up, and the invest
ment was found profitable. Should the navy
yard become an extensive ordnance manufaC-
turing shop and employ many hands, the cast
ern section of the city will sec n building boom
that will surpass anything known there. This
city is making unparalleled strides IN build
inc -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
To Protect Young Girls.

Senator ingalls, yesterday introduced bill
TO amend the police regulations of the District,
which provides that whenever my female
under the age Of 81 years shall be found in any
house of ill.repute or soliciting vice upon the
streets, or elsewhere, she may be arrested
court of the District be sent to tho House OF
the Good Shepherd" and b. there required TO
labor ut some suitable employment and TO re.
cevc instruction and practical training; and
for the support of such females In that instltu.
ton and In consideration of the agreement OF
the institution TO receive such females, tue
sum of 5000 Is appropriated to be paid to the
Good Shepherd institution. Referred to the
District committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Base Ban club Ineornoratsd.

The National Base Ball Club has gotten upon
permanent basis, and is making preparation
for the approaching season, but henceforth ii
will not be known by the name of National, as
yesterday a certificate of incorporation was
filed With the recorder in the name of Wash
ington National Base Ball Club, having an cx-
istence OF five years. Its object is to develop
and maintain proper appreciation Of athletic
and other manly sports and ainusements, aud
especially the game known as base bail, rs well
Us the mutual Improvement and social inter.
course OF its members, and to acquire and hold
such real and personal property as may be
necessary to make fully eiloctlinl the business
and object Of the organization. MeSsrs. Robert
c. Hewitt, Charles L. White, Henry b. Bennett,
Michael H. Scanlon Robert NJ. Drinkard, and
A. Il. BrittOn are the incOrporators.
Go TO Daviss, corner of Eighth street and
Market space, for the "NEw IMPROVED SPOOL"
u NV n EnN,.iILr mn nlhl mo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Felt Goods Department.

de- price. Felt Tides. Former price, &c.
19c, stock .tnkingprice Applique Felt Tides. For.
mcr price, Zoe.
40c, stock taking price. Embroidered Tides For
mer price, Zoe.
59c, stock stalking price. Embroidered Tides For
mer price, 0Sc.
sos, stock-taking price, Embroidered Piano
sCarfs. Former price, S2.25.
Sl.0S, stock taking price. Embroidered Piano
SCarfs. Former price, s2.0S.
SITS, stock taking price. Mantel Lambrequlus
embroidered. Former price, S2i0.
1924, stOck-tnking price. Mantel Lambrequins,
embroidered. Former price, s274.
few Hnnd.palnted Tides still on hand, all of
which have been marked down.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

a committee OF citizens, composed OF Messrs.
Fendnll, llovey, and Biscoe, was heard by the
House District committee yesterday in the in-
terest of the District schools. They advocate
the passage of the bill introduced IN the Senate
by Mr. Ingalls,, to create u school board for the
powers. The committee listened 70 what they
had to say in favor of the bill, and, without
taking any action, II was decided that one
member ofthc committee would introduce 1t
into the House so as TO get II properly before
the committee without waitin for the Senate to
act.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Quick Time to Annapolis via Baltimor
and Potomac Railroad.

Under the schedule now In effect on the
Baltimore and Potomac and Annapolis and
Elk Ridge railroads, time between Washing
shortened The new train, which Is additional
TO the former service, leaves Washington at
$40 a. m. every week day, aud arrives In An
napolis at 1900. The time Of departure of this
train makes II specially desirable TO those who
have business In the Maryland capitol while
the shortness of the run places them In An
napolis before the business OF the day begins.
Returning, the new train leaves Annapolis at
1916 y. m, arriving in Washington at $3.50.
Other trains leave Washington, Baltimore
and Potomac station, 7:l5 a. M, l20j noon,
i:21 n. m. week days; 900 a. m, 42O p. m. on
Sundays. Returning, leave Annapolis $40 n.
IN. aud 1905 noon, week days, and 400 y. m
on gununyg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

Lena Fuchs, the young girl who, while in
the employ of John Cammack, found his
pocketbook. and AFTER taking $40 burned the
other papers and the book, was convicted in
the criminal court yesterday afternoon ofgrand
larceny. Mr., Phillips, her counsel, pleaded
with the court for lenicncy, that the girl was
young, soon TO be married, and that she did
ant, speaking broken English, said she found
the pocketbOOk, did not know it was Mr.. Cam.
mack's, aud II had no name in 1t. Judge
Macarthur said that the circumstances seemed
and the subsequent TACT of denial md hiding
the money was another evidence of guilt,
He, however, deferred passing sentence for the
present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

Justice Macarthur yesterday signed the bill
Of exceptions in the cases of Antonio Nardello,
convicted of the murder OF Carmine Rotuuno,
and Richard j. Lee, convicted of the murder OF
hswiic, Mary Lee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
A Printers Error.

Sweet are the uses Of odrcySi'V the printers
copy said, but he set II up, sweet are the uses of
advertising. Sweet, indeed, to those who, In
sickness aud suffering, have seen the advertise.
ment OF SOME sovereign remedy which, upon
trial, has brought them from deaths door
"Ihe best thing ever saw inmy paper was the
advertisement OF DR.. Pcrce's Golden Medical
Discovery" Is again aud again the testimony
of those who have been healed by II of lung
disease, bronchial affections tumors, ulcers,
liver complaints, and the Ills TO which flesh Is
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Yor can't nlford 10 miss The nInhrmnrkt


Paul wullf, a private of the Sd artillery, sta.
tioued at the Washington barracks, died at
the post hospital Monday afternoon from an
overdose of morphine. II is not known
whether he took the dose to quiet his nerves
or with suicidal intent. lie had been drinking
heavily for some time The remains were In.
tered at Arlington yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

THE Hotel ArnO Sixteenth street northwest,
elegant fitted private hotel this side of New
York, and the prices are lower for the accom-.
mOdOtlons than can be obtained in Washing
ton,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

THE Auburn Mineral Water Company Wash.
ington depot No, 81 Pennsylvania avenue, re.
feTs, by permission, TO the following well. known
residents: senator William 7. Frye, Senator Eu-
Syphcr, Col. L. ~ Hill Capt. Jarvis Patton,
Mr. \. II. i. Carter, O. w. SpoiiOrd Riggs
House, Levi Woodbury. (St. James HOtel) Hon.
Thomas Il. Reid, Dr. ID. w. Bliss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

The state viticullural commission of Califor.
mia will hold series of meetings ut Willard
Hall, beginning tomorrow evening. Senator
Stanford viii act rs president and Representa-
vice president. The meetings will DE for the
discussion OF the wine growing industry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Hamburg EmbrOideries Dept.
A discount of 10 per cent. of marked prices.
Embroidered Flannel "by the
Yard"

We have few pieces Of White and Coored Flan-
mel left. Marked them to sell, viz:
DOC, sock.taking price. Former price, sl.o5 yd.
Soc I'd, stook.taklng price. Former price, $3.50
ayd.
zoe yd, stOck.tOking price. Former price, 0oc
q yd.
Csc I'd, stock.takln price. Former price, $40
q yd,
sl25 yd, stock, taking price. Former price sl,iO
q yd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

The old indictments those first found against
Mr., W, II, Dempsey, charging him with pre-
senting false vouchers to the bureau OF medl
cine and surgery, were yesterday nOlle prose.
quied in the criminal court by the district at
torney. This closes the prosecutions here
against Mr.. Dempsey.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

c. c. Coombs some time since pctitioncd for
divorce from his wife, Hattie f. Coombs, on
the ground OF desertion. At the time of filing
the bill she resided in Massachusetts, and
stated that she was supporting herself and
child by her own eXcrtions, but that she was
willing to return to her husband provided he
would provide for herself and child. The bill
was dismissed in the equity court, and upon
hearing the appeal the court in banc affirmed
the decree of the court below.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
MerinO Underwear.

12c, stock-taking price. All-wool Medicatel Vests
and Pants. Former price, 81.
II 20 stock.taking price. Superfne Merino Vests
and Pants. Formerprl s1.76.
Celebrated American Hosiery Goods.
5Sc, socls.taklng price. Misses and Children's
Mcrino Vests and Drawers. Former price, Zoe.
s1.75, stock taking price. Ladies' Knitted Vests
finest zephyr, high neck and long sleeves; Cream,
Pink, Light Blue and Cardinal. Former price,
1925.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

PARTIES can have every luxury at tho Hotel
Arno, Sixteenth street, between I.and X north.
In the house. The hotel is the most thoroughly
equipped for every comfort, and the charges
reasonable
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
The Cable Railway Project.

Joseph Paul and T. W. Tyrer were heard by
the subcommittee on corporations of the House
District committee yesterday, in behalf of the
North Washington Cable Street Railway Com.
pany. The arguments were in favor of extend.
ing the streets in the northern part of the city,
aud OF the benefits the proposed enterprise
would bring.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
The Hitz-Prentiss Cases.

In the criminal court yesterday r. Ross
Perry, special counsel for the government in
the cases of Jno. Hitz and Charles L. Prentiss,
indicted some two years since on the charge Of
making false entries In the books of the Ger
man.Amerlcan National Bauk, asked that a
was n question of fact, involving the legality
of the grand jury finding the bill, which 1t will
require a jury to settle, and Mr.. Perry thought
1t would take half an hour to dispose OF the
matter Next Friday was set for the hearing
unless lifetime shouldbc changed In the mean.
time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

PARTIES paying visit TO the capital can
have more comfort and attention for the money
at the Hotel Arno, Sixteenth street, between
and X northwest, than can be obtained at any
other hotel Everything is new and complete
ut this establishment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

The funeral of John j. Berret, who died al
Wizards at 3:3)a, m. yesterday, will take place
tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock from the
house Of his brother eN'Mayor BerrCt, 1855 /
street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

samuel S. smoot, by suit at law entered
against the Southern Maryland Railroad Com.
pany, seeks to recover S37, Ig2 90 on the bond OF
defendant for failure to pay him certain sum
as promised,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

THE Hotel Arno, Sixteenth street, between
and X northwest, Is the most elegant European
plan house in Washington. The location finest
in the city, Prices popular,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

PARTIES WANTING elegant apartments, Where
they will be charged only for meals taken,
should call at the Hotel Arno, Sixteenth street,
between ! aud X streets northwest. Every.
thing new and first class. Location convenient
10 uptown hotels and theaters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Last Grand Sale Of the Season

We will take account Of Stock on February IS,
and up to that date intend to dispose Of all surplus
this result will reduce goods to astonishingly low
figures
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
II andkerchief Department.

2bc, stock taking price. Ladies' Sheer Fancybor-
dered Handkerchiefs. Former price, dSc.
Gle, stock.taking price Handkerchief embroi.
dered in fancy Colors. Former price, SIC.
lie, stock taking price. Pure Linen, Fancy.bor-
dered Hanokerchlefs. Former price, zoe.
lOc, stock -talingprce Linen Hemstitched For.
mcr price, 15c.
&c, stock taking price, White, with Tape Borders.
Former price, lie.
Soc, stock taking price. Gents Handkerchief,
fancy borders. Former price, 45c.
zoe, stock-toking price. Gents Handkerchiefs
fancy borders. Former price, SIC.
2Oc, stock .taking price. Gents Handkerchief,
fancy borders. Former price, 2ec'
zee stock.taking price. Silk lIandkerchiefs, all
colOrs. Former price, 4Sc'
Goo, stock-taling price. silk Handkerchief, em-
Jroidered corner. Former price, Sic.
S5c stock.taking price. SILK Handkerchief, clab-
oratey embroidered, Former price, 81
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Glove Department.

gGc stock.taking price. S-buton Mousquetaires,
walking shades, Former price, s1.0S.
81 90 stocl-taking price. S-button Mousquetairel,
Tan, sizes o, 0ii, Oh, o.. Former price, t2.6).
81 ,,ssstock.taking price. 5.button Embroidered.
Former price, Sl0O.
zoe, stoek.taking price. 6.button Mousqueiaire,
opera shades. Former price. 81. 10.
SIC, stock-taking price. Ladies' Lined Fur.top
Dogskln Gloves. Former price, s1.2O.
81 "a, stock-taking price. Gents Lined Fur.top
DNgskin Gloves. Former price, s1.0S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

ELEGANT steam-heated suites, with private
parlor, at the Hotel Arno, Sixteenth street
northwest, one block from Lafayette square,
with meals served on the European plan. First
class in all its Appointments
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

The following marriage licenses have been
Issued Thomas Milbum aud Maria l.. Will
iams, Paul A.. Hines and Katie NJ, Duny,
Orange McNCal and Lille Hun.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Mr.. Dempsey a Free Man Here.

Bring the babiesto have their pictures taken
with the instantaneous process. Mr.. Rice says
he can catch this most unruly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

Mrs. c. DONOVAN, of 3l5 Filth avenue, New
York city, Will have an opening of bali aud
reception dresses at the Arlington on Feb 1, .,
and Il
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Corset Department.

SOC, stock-taklng price. French Contlle, hand
made, lace trimmed. Former price, 81.
81, stock taking price, French Woven, embroidered
bust, silk stitched. Former price, s1.2j.
DOC stock. taking price French satoen all shades,
perfect At celebrated Il. & G.). Former price,
s1.25, stock.taking price. II. & c., double bone
whale-bone. Former price, s1.4S.
a large assortment Of the famous p. DIS also.
Thompson's Glove fitting and Warmers Health Cor
sets constantly kept In stock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Notion Department.

lOc rRir, stock.taklng price. Duplex ventilatlng
Garter. Former price, &c.
l6c, stock.takng price. Lightning Cleansing Com
pound. Former price, Zoe.
&c, stoolS.taking price. Note Paper and Envelopes,
Former price, Toe.
Ice, stock-taking price, Linen Paper and En-
yelopes. Former price, 22c'
lSc, sock.taklng price. Cream Ruled Paper aud
Envelopes. Former price, Zoe
i2c, stock-taking price. Plush Box Note Paper and
Envelopes, Former price, Ooc'
papers for &C. stock taking price. Smiths Needles.
Former price, PC paper.
Jewelry and Fan Department.
A discount ofl0 per cent. on marked prices,
Leather Goods Department.
a discount of 10 per cent. of marked prices on
saChCls.
90 per cent, Of marked prices on POckctbooks,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Ladies' Ruchings, Collars, and
Cuffs Department.

Having bought manufacturers lot Of Remnants
Of Fine RuchiDgs will offer same at much less than
one.haf Of regular price. These goods were meas
ured and priced according TO length and quality.
Remnants at 9, 8, O, s, 10, and 15c Former prices
o, ~, 10, 20, "a, and 20c.
DC, or o for 25c, stock-tnking price Fine Linen
Collars "a manufacturers sample line), really
worth 10 and zoe each.
Zoe, stock.taking price. Striped Collars. Former
price, 1dc.
1Oc pair, stock taking price. Striped Guns. For.
mer price, 14c pair.
lOc, stock.taklng price. White Linen Cuffs. For
mer price, 15c.
. for Zoe, stock-tRkng price. Clildren's EmbrOi'
dered Collars. Former price, 12iac each.
. for 5Oc stock. taking price. Children's Colored
Embroidered Collars. Former price, Zoe each.
5Oc, stock.tuklng price. Children's Lace Collars,
Former price, Sic.
5Oc set, slOck.taking price. Children's Crochet
Collars and Cuiis. Former price, Csc set.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
INC AnaoostIn,s Acconnts.

AuBuES WATER, for sale In barrels aud eases.
nj their depot, No, 81 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Ladies' and ChiIdren'S ClOakS.

90, stock taking price Ladies' EewmarEets Bison
and Berlin Twill Cloth, double breasted, tour.
iste back. Former price, 1910.
80, stock taking price. Ladies' Newmarkets Chev-
iotte, tut collar and cuffs Former price, So.
S7.4s, siock-taling price, Ladies' vlsltes, brown
hOuCe cloth and elegant feather trimming,
Former price, $40.
Sl1, stock taking price. Ladies' Yisites brown
brocade velvet and feather trimming. Former
price, SIG.
Sl7.09, stock taking price. Black Brocade Velvet
Newmarket, dOuble'breasted, plated back
Former price, s27.
SO, stock taking price. Ladies' Walking Jackets,
bouole cloth. Former price, 50.
$40, stock taking price, Ladies' Newmarkeis, silk
matelasse; black fur down front aud around
bottom. Former price, $50
$3.4s, stock.taklng price. Chlldren's All.Wool
Goats, 4 to 10 years. Former price, 80 ana 80
ST. stock-taking price. Goats, odd sizes, elegantly
trimmed. Former price, So, So and $40.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

the District was yesterday approved by Judge
McCUe, solicitor Of the treasury The sum Is
10000. Tho sureties are j.. T.. White, Alex.
7. liaGnCG sam. H. Walker, Frank Hume, aud
NiliiUm II, Chase.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

TnE "Jahfmqrkr opens at the W. L. |, Hall
ON MnnlnN. Enh |.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03

VISITORS desiring elegant accommodations
should call aud see those offered at the Hotel
AIno, one block from Lafayette square. This
house Is steam heated aud newly furnished
throughout american and European PLAN;
prices reasonable,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-03
Lace Department.

A discount of ] o per cent. of marked prices. Just
received, latest style Crepe Yelling In all colors