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The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
RINKIN0.

Baltmoreans are anxious for another tOurna.
ment, not being satisfied with the numerous and
crushing defeats sustained at the hands OF the
champion Nationals, Of the k-slreet rink, and the
stars OF the Ninth-sireet last season. II Ia qu
tion whether Mr.. Grouse VIII enter into any such
BILE TO his patrons. How would base ball, properly
played by representative teams from each city, do AZ
u substItuteT
The many friends OF the Misses Marshall, Grimm.
and Yardner notice with delight the Improvement
manifested by these young ladea
Manager Grouse will shortly make a few changes
In the system OF checking hata, every gentleman
checking his headgear receiving skating cap for
use during the evening. This custom Ii In vogue In
the Northern rinks and is very pleasing In is nni-
formity when the surface In crowded.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
THE coRCopAs CADET conps FAIR.

hold a grand military fair at the National Rines'
rArmOry, commencing November 15 TO- continue
one week, the object being to obtain funds for
to increase the efficiency Of the corps. The
corps has made application to the Disirlct Com.
missiOnera TOR nfty stands OF arms, breech. loading
Springfield pattern, IA the guns they are now
using (and which are owned by theml are old and
unit Tor service. having been used In the late
war, AMI in addition thereto they are heavy and
unwicliy for cadets to handle. n success should
crown the Efforts OF the corps 10 this commend
able undertaking. which we confidently predict. It
Ia their Intention, with new uniform. and bright
arms, 70 participate In the national drill soon to
be held In this city.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
No Use BeIss a HOG.


"My son. said Brown, senior, as he emerged
from the hOube and caught his son counting out Q
roll OF bills, "where did you git all that money!"
"Oh, I've been aittln' In at little game OF poker all
the morning" "John !" and tho old gentleman's .
tone was stern, "dO you mean TO say that you have
been tempted by thai insldi0us device OF the devil?
am astonshcd at yon-after AZ my teachings, ZACH too
didn't mean any harm" bnbbered the boy; ~ Just
ran across q couple OF tenderioots from the kast
who couldn't play poker even little Bit and we had
q quiet little game" "You did, eh 2" and the old
man deyed In the wood pile tor suitable sainEls, @
ever saw why, fathsr, ne held two pair once and
bucked agin' my four OF Kind for near & halt n an
AM he" "Rhf What's thatf" qnerled the old
man m he poised his shngle 10 the Air; didn't know
no more about poker than that7" "Esry Q bit.
t0wn?r "No; they're down 10 the road.hous
now" swell. you Jest run your poor old father up
agin 'em; there amt no use beln' hog when you
strike u gold mine be quick, now !" And i've
minutes later Johnnie was tearing madly down the
road trying TO keep ahead OF the old man az they
ateered Tor the rOad.hOuse
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
LOCAL MENTION.

Mn. WILLIAM WERNER, who for numncrul ,,,s yvn,s
has been associated with the Messrs Satter, on N.
street. has hranchcd out tor himself, and oneneu up ~
2co6 Pennsylvania avenue He has nIeu 'ne , pn' up
hand, and besides has added gentlemans catnR
saoon in the rear, which Will he nrst-class III every
particular. The popularity of MI. Werner
while with others down town is an assurance aae % nc
will bnild around himself spendiu name a"'o"s
the residents Of the West End
"Frrry-oSEn is the latest invention OF nfteen ,oai
pool, and as played at Scanlon's Parlors 40 Nntn
even professional players, has an ADVANTAGE as the
average player stands just as GOOD q chance 70
win. The game is a treat, and VIII surely pecone
popular, as 1t IL new wrinkle OF Mr. Scanlons own
mind. "KeylaV
KINGS PAtACE.--Owlng to the backwardness OF
the season we compelled TO reduce stock. we
cordially request all In need OF millinery ana cloaks
TO give us an early call to obtain some o. tne ezra
ordinary bargains in hats, tips, wings, birds, velyets
ribbons. coaks for ladies' misses, and chiuren, az
81, IS, so, AMI 81. Kings Paace, sl4 seventn
street
To ciosE the estate Auc,ioneer Williams will, on
Tuesday evening next. at the corner oil Ienth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, sell the REMAINDER
Of the stock from c. a. Whitakers store consisting
of fine hooks. stationery. and fancy goods. This Is
chance for bargain.
GESrLHMES are always assured OF the purity OF
the liquids dispensed at lie Mour's, Eighth street,
lust above Pennsylvania avenue. Long experience
has proved TO the proprietor OF this ESTABLISHMENT
that friends are made and patronage retained only
In this way.
THE Excelsior Turco- Russian baths, (Shedd'sl eO9
street. have been renovated and repainted anu are
ing. These baths are the most certain cure Known
for hay fever.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17

An Italian, his wife, and little boy eight years old
were driving along the Forestye road, near Fulton,
one day this week, when me young menher Of me
ma dseOyered stretched al fullienglh
kv tie slde OF the road. Before his father could
check min he had climbed down from the vehicle
and grabbed the reptile fortunately close ny me
ais father stopped the horses and commanded the
young man 10 throw the snake away, but the Doy
woud moi do II, In fact could moi, for the hdeous
thing mad coed Itself around Ills arm and was wag
glng It's tall In his face. making musc, Dlood-eula-
inR under the circumstances by THIS ipe tue nolneI
for their sons safety. but the little fellow did mol
seem 70 mind II In the least, and held the nat hsa9
WITHIN eight or ten Inches OF his face ana moclea
fhe daring M aud out OF tue GeTy red tongue eau
flonng his son 10 keep tighter hold on me snahe,
The father climbed Out OF the vehicle and dfhwiIR
ms athletic took d nrm hold OF the snake over MS
sons hand aud severed The head from tue body aDd
unwound the latter from the boys arm aud meas
uTed IT, With the head me snake measufeu tniee
feet aud ten ana one-half inches.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
RECEPTION AT NO RwOOD INSTITUTE.

KECEFIIUN Al NUHWOOO inSIffUIE'
on Tuesday of last week the salon of the Bryan
pleasant company upon the occasion OF the opening
OF the building for school purposes. Professor
WolH, OF Baltimore, whose skill as a musician Ia
most wonderful, delighted the company with q
number OF exquisite selections upon a new "knabe
Grand" Sir. Baxter, Of this city, also gave some
nne tenor solos, which were heartily applanded.
After an interval spent In dancing Professor Ber-
nays, Mr.. lent, and Miss Simons added to the
pleasure OF the evening by several artistic seectionl
On the plano, violin, and VOL The building In
when the school session is now held Is admirably
adapted ior school purposes. affordng quiet class
rooms for the numerous teachers and a large hal
for assembling and entertainments. The school II
growing 80 rapidly that the three Suildlnga are
arcady well occupied, showing the well deserved
success OF the Institution.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Rase Ball.

BALrINoRr, Oct 16-The game here to-day was
marked by heavy batting on the part OF the Baltl-
mores, they seeming to have no trouble IN hitting
the .'Wzardn when and where they pleased. owing
10 illness Giiigan did not play. oldneld was put IN
at the last minute, and by comparing the record II
will he seen he played splendid game. knouif,
the new baltimore pitcher, proved puzzle to the
Washlngtons, as only four scattering hits were
made OF him. The same clubs play on MONDAY
and Tuesday in Washington, when the Baltmores
will play both Kilroy and knouh In the pitcher 3
box The full score is as follows:
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17

For the PImlIo0 races the passenger department
OF the Pennsylvania ltallToad has arranged for The
accommodation OF the Washington patrons desirng
70 visit the fall meeting Of the MARYLAND Jockey Club
to Pimllco, Nd, leaving the Sixth-sreet station at
II $50 A. M on race daysOctOber 10, w, ~, and 22
returning direct To Washington from the race track
Immediately Ut the cOrcIuaI0n OF The races. The
programme promises 70 be very attractive one, all
The prominent stables In the country 20 he repre-
senlen. Fare for the round trip will be ~.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
THE CHARLESTON CONFEDERATE HOME.

Through the energy OF Mrs. NJ. A. snowden, pres
ident OF the )ard OF managers Of the Confederate
pin al once and the contributions Of Mr.. Corcoran
and others will be used to great advantage. For
this purpose tomorrow evening party OF young
people will leave by special car:for Rockville, Nd
and give Mrs. Jarey's Wax Works. Those who
have volunteered are the Misses Cottrel, Munson
Markriter, and Mrs. Mcfarland, Fuller, and Middle
ton, OF Hyattsvllle, with Messrs. Pnrsle Stevens
Frank Martin, Mcfarland, ,Lelgnley, Elioit, ,Erdman
Paterson, Sprgg, and HuD Smith.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
p.aa.h Io.ders Sss.

The attention OF sportsmen Is invited TO the fresh
arrival OF superior line Of d0ublebarreed breech
leaders Just In from Birmingham, which are oIeled
nave ali the modern improvements, viz: Top snap,
patent foreend, rubber heel plate Ieb0unding nam.
ners extension rib choke bored, twist and anlnAted
steel barrel, ten and twelve bores. Breech leaders
al All prlces from SIS 10 ts5, at the Remington Arms
Agency and sportsmens Emporium, $40 Pennsyi-
yarla
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17

Magnificent Display of NEW and CHOICE
GLOVES for Ladies' and Misses Wear. All
the BEST FRENCH and ENGLISH MAKES,
and all Lengths, in Buttons and Mousquctaires.
Have received our Direct Importation of the
Celebrated "LUCCA" KID, in -Four and Six
Buttons, and the Shades of Tans, Browns,
Grays, Modes, aud Greens, are tho most Exqui-
site ever displayed here
MOUSQUETAIRE SUEDES, Ten to Thirty
Button Length, in the New Colors of Orange,
Pearl Gray, Light Modes, and Tans.
BLACK, TAN, BROWN, and PEARL
MOUSQUETAIRE and BUTTON KID and
SUEDES, Embroidered in Fancy Mixed,
Black, and Self Colors.
All the LATE PARISIAN NOVELTIES for
Balls, Receptions, Theatres and Concerts, Walk
ing and Riding.
PIQUE KID AND DOGSKIN LINED
GLOVES, with Buttons and Patent Spring
Clasps with and without Fur Tops.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
r. H. TAYLOR,
N l. A
The National nutual Life.

The National Mutual Life.
WASHINGTON, D. c., October 10, 1885,
John II. Beaii, Esq. Secretary or the National M-
tual Lite Association:
DEAR siR: desire to express my heartfelt thanks
to your association through you for your prompt
settlement OF this policy. MY husband was insurel
on August 16, 1884, His insurance up 10 the time OF
his death, period OF two years, cost $200s. lie
died October T. 1885, and this day, October 16 have
beer paid In full. Yours very truly,
MARGARET X. HAMMOND.
WARRINGTON, d. c., October o, 1886.
Recelved OF John X. Beall, secretary Of the Ma
iOuAl Mutual Life Association of Washington, ID. O.,
the sum OF one thousand dollars, 81 ,OO0.) In full
settlement Of policy No1ii, on the life Of my hus-
band, Francis Hammond, who died October Z, 1896.
MARGARET K. HAMMOND, per Y.
once OF the National Mutual Life Association,
142u street northwest. John w. Drew, agent for
the District OF Columbia.
"AlderAey Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning and
doliveredin k-pOund "Ward" prints, 20 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk, and sweet
milk, cents per quart. Cream. Is cents per pint.
DIED.
WuEELER.-At Boston, Mass on the 1lth in
atant, Langdon Preble Wheeler, beloved husband of
Nina BIeecEer Wheeler, in the thirty seventh year
OF his age. Interment ut Forest Hills, Boston.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
Reduced R.,e. 10 yirrI.l. STATE Fair,

Richmond, Va, October 20. VI, aud ~, rouad trip
llckeis will he sold from Washington aud Alexandra
from the 18th 10 the 2sd instant, Inclusive good
which includes admission 10 the fair grounds. Con-
suit schedule OF irains perinting passengers 10
leave Washington Ia the morDing aud return Ia the
evening.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
$1,000.

Our fall oyercOats at si0 are, without doubt, the
best In the city. Eiseman Bros, the only manufac-
iurers Of clothing In the city, cor. 7ln sls.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
~ A @ A r ID .

To all who are suffering from the errors and indls-
cretlons Of youth. nervous weakness, early decay.
loss Of manhood, ETC., will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary In South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
INNAN, Station, d, NetD York city. se5.1y
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
.kcQleh
spsel.l r,.la 70 the pIwlIeo Races.

chevlot suits for boys, szes y TO II, in different
cOlOrs and mixtures Eiseman Bros, the only man
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
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SILK MOUSQUETAIRE, Fleece Lined.
MISSES KID, PIQUE KID, AND SUICIDES,
All Lengths, Buttons and Mousquotaircs Plain
and Embroidered.
BOYS EMBROIDERED PIQUE KID,
Lined and Unlined, and Hand-Knit Rngwoods
MEMS GLOVES, the Largest and Most
Varied Assortment Ever Displayed in WASH
ington, in Kid, Pique Kid, Dogskin, Lambskn,
Buckskin, Goatskin, Capeskin, Suedes, Scotch
Wool, Angora Wool, Alpaca, Camel's Hair
and Hand-Knit Ringwoods.
Direct Importer of FOWNES BROS. n CO.'S
LONDON TOWN MADE BUTTON AND
SLEIGH CUT GLOVES, Unlncd and Lined
Wool, Natural Lamb, and Silk Plush, with and
without Fur Tops also Hand-Knt Ringwoods,
in Plain and Fancy Colors. Plain and Fancy
Silk-Mixod Camel's Hair, Angora and Alpaca
Wool and Scotch Wool Gloves.
WHITE AND BLACK PIQUE KIDS, with
Six-Strand Self and Black Embroidery.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
$500
WASHING ON PORTRAITS.

Chillren's corduroy suits In several shades, nne
quality and fast cOlOrs Eiseman Bros, manufac-
turers OF clothing, cor. 7th and Il ats.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
ANOrHgR EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

CHARLESTON, 4. c., oct. 1G-Thtre was severe
earihauake shock at summeryille al O'Clock last
night. No damage was done.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17
A Chiid's Perilous Predieament

For boys suits, sizes IL 10 II strong good wearing,
and fast cOlOrs. Eiseman Bros, cor. IN sH.
The Sunday herald., 1886-10-17

thlB city, but now with tne new OIlehnb,
| Is In town on onicla business.
Mr.. II. Y. Pindel, OF Harris's Opera House, viii
this evening take his first steps In the Order Of Elks
| As Mr. Flndell IL rather above the medium build,
the "B Y. o." are making extensive preparaiionsfor
| his debut.
| The Ailk machine began operation Thursday at
the Department OF Agriculture, and will unwind
some OF the American production. Congress pro-
yded for the purchase OF this machine and cocOOns
for manufacture, the production OF which viii be
for exhibition and experimental purposes.
Mr. William Dickson has been confined TO his
home on Twelfth street for the past nye days with
an attack OF umbago.
Mr.. Lawrence Gardner left yesterday for ST.
Louis, where he is to attend the annual meeting OF
the Endowment LIfc Insurance managers.
! Mr.. stephen II. JeckO, OF the Interior Depart
men who for the past six weeks has been seriously
III with typhoid pneumonia IN now on the mend, and
his physician looks forward 10 his speedy recovery
Mr.. joint. Given, the prominent coal merchant
andone OF the leading Odd Fellows OF the country,
. very III at his home with typhoid pneumonia.
e Bridal couples were numerous at the Arlington
!, Hotel the past week.
Mr.. ID. ID. IIowser, assistant ticket agent OF th'
q Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, left the city Las
Wednesday for two months trip across the cont
nent lie will take In all the principal cities ON hi
, way out, spending two weeks In San Francisco.
y An old-time Democrat OF Deadwood, Dakota
- makes the following terse and true remark: "inth
progress OF civilization the buffalo, the Indian, an
the Republican party are passing away"
3, Trees and shrubs were in bloom last week II
several parts OF the cty-a phenomenon due, doubt
less, TO the extreme warm weather. Opposite III
Metropolitan stables, on street, there Ia q cnerr
=, tree In bloom, while. down in the gully OF koc
n. Greek another Is also blooming.
ne Mr. Charles Howser, OF BrentaDos, is combines
IA To hs home by illness.
lie The alarm Of nre last night at 9+5 O'Clock froI
ne box II was caused by hre 10 rear OF Charle
he Schultz's store, 30as street, West Washington
oy appears that William Darcy, the c0lored boy EN-
us ployed there. was sent into ihe rear budin
4 10 get some gasoline, and, setting dow
ef the lamp near the barrel containDg III
ty nuid an explosion occurred, aud the oil spreadn
OF set nre 10 everything about IT, The IRE deparlnei
80 was soon on the grounds, but before extingushe
~ over 81, 900 damage was done The colored DO
e, Darcy was badly burned about the face and body
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15
MIR. WILSON DISCHARGED.
believed TO Have Been Done to Make
Room for Another.

George r. Wilson, superintendent OF ma.
chineiy In the steam euaineering department
of the navy yard here was discharge yostor.
day by order Of the Secretary Of the Navy.
When the order to discharge such men In the
steam engineering department whose services
were not needed to finish work under way on
the LIST of October was carried out. among
those who were chosen to 20 were Mr.. Corco
ran, the foreman OF moldcrs, appointed by
Secretary Whitney. and George Il. Waters
leading man of the steam engineering depart
ment who has been candidate for Mr. Will
sons place. Mr.. COrcoran was reappolnte1
about week ago, and almost the first official
act ofthe Secretary on his return to this city
was to reinstate Mr.. Waters, which was done
on Wednesday. Mr. Wilson having been tho
cause Of these two discharges, It Is inferred
that his own dismissal Is not unoonnectod with
that fact IL seems to be the prevailing
opinion that IL is intended for Mr.. Waters TO
succeed MIR. Wilson rs superintendent of ma
chinery while the work of that bureau Is be-
ing finished. Mr. Waters Is an. old employe
OF the yard His father was a boltswain In the
navy, and Mr.Waters was born Inside the navy
yard, that being his fathers station. He en-
tered the machine shop as an apprentice in
1860 and has been continuously employed
there ever since, and by strict attention to
duty worked his way up to his present posi-
lion, serving as quarterman, foreman, and
leading man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15
CITY ITEMS.

Rowland DENTAL ASSOCIATION, all Four.
Pennsylvania avenue. L. p. Rowland, NJ D., O.
II. Rowland, d. d. g., surgical, operative, and
mechanical dentists. Extractions, under nj.
trous oxide, 80 cents each tooth, and only 80
cents extra for gas, whether one or a number
OF teeth are extracted at the same sitting. Have
administered nitrous oxide TO over 1900 per-
sons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold, anal.
manner. All work warranted first class.
"ALDRBNEY DAIRY WAGONS. Fresh Alder.
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv.
cred in u pound Ward" prints, at 40 cents per
pound. Also, cottage cheese, oents per ball;
buttermilk cents per quart, and sweet milk
ct cents per quart.
BERKKLKy, apure rye whisky, the best on the
market inrthe price, u per gallan, al q quart,
Tharp, G1a street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15
Proposed Topographical Surveys.

Maj. J. ". Powell, director OF the geological
survey, has fled with the Secretary of the In
terror map showing the location OF proposed
typographical surveys during the fiscal year
1sS6-'S7, from which 1t appears that work Is
contemplated In the states of California, Ore
gia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina
South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia. New
Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maryland, and the
territories of Montana and Arizona.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15
NAVAL REORGANIZATION.
The Secretary VIII Formulate Plan
to Simplify Matters.

Secretary whitney said Yesterday in refer.
ence to the reports that he was about TO take
some steps toward consolidating the bureaus
OF the Navy Department.
am not decided how far can 90 under exist
Ing laws am getting together material for one
ortwo steps II they are found practicable. In my
report l set forth the desirability Of throwing
the general purchasing Of the department Into
one bureau together with the custody OF the
stores and supplies at the various yards aud
stations. At present each bureau has its organ
iZation at each yard for the purchasing of
stores and supplies for their custody, and the
accounts are kept separately by each bureau,
so that they are not consolidated. Tho board,
ofwhich Capt Meade Is chairman, has been
for some months perfecting an inventory
Of the stores and supplies on hand, and win
probably formulate some plan for simplifying
the matter and dispensing with much present
slrable to try the experiment and shall proba.
bly, do so.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15

The following army promotions are caused by
the appointment of Col. Orlando b. Wilcox,
18th infantry, to be brigadier general; Lieut..
Col L. F. Townsend, OF 18th infantry, to be
colonel of the 18th infantry; Mai. Il. q. Bush,
of the 9th infantry, to be lieutenant colonel of
the 18th infantry; Capt. VIM, ]. Lyster, of the
10th infantry, to pc major of the 9th infantry;
First Lieut.. John G. Leefe, 10Th infantry, to be
captain, and Second Lieut.. VIM. =. Evans, to
be first lieutenant,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15
DIEDMoNT AIR LINE.

Trains leave d. & p. Depot. 9th and d sts,)
Tlb A. M,-Daily, except Sunday for Lynch
burg and intermediate stations.
ll:l5 A. M;-Daily for LynChburg DanyIIie,
Ashevllle, Charlotte, Atlanta, and
points south. Pullman Buffet sleeping
cars to Atlanta, and thence to New or.
leans.
$50 p. M,-Daily, except Sunday, for Manassas,
Strasburg, and intermediate stations.
$50 +. M.-Daily for Charlottesville, Louisville
Cincinnati, and points on Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. Pullman Sleeper
Washington 20 Louisville.
100 i. M,-Dnily for Lynchburg, Charlotte,
Columbia, Augusta, Atlanta, Montgom.
cry, New Orleans, aud points SOUTH
Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars to
Montgomery in connection with Pull
man Parlor Cars, thence 10 New Or
leans. sleeper to Augusta.
Through trains from south arrive In WASH
ington $3.50 a. m. and $50 p. m; from LOUIS
Strasburg Local, lOa0 a. IN. -
Tickets, sleeping car accommodations, and
Information furnished, aud baggage checked
ut office COL PENNSYLVANIA avenue and at Pas
senger station, Pennsylvania Railroad, Sixth
ana streets. JAS. l.. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-15

The following building permits were issued
yesterday: 7. f. Schneider, to build eighteen
twostory and cellar bricks, wallaoh place,
Thirteenth street, near Q, to cost sos 900; James
Ray, to build one two.story brick ON Twenty
second street, near NJ, TO cost 2,0O0 Il. Rose. TO
build one two-story brick on Lincoln avenue,
to cost $500: p, N. Dryer, to build five two.
story bricks on L street, near First southwest,
to cost 81 500; Moses Adams, TO build one two
story brick and cellar on Eighth street. near S
northwest, to cost 5000 w. II. Liverpool, to
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