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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
TEXAS IN TYPE.
Clippings from state Exchanges on matters
OF Interest.

Clippings from state Exchanges on matters
OF Interest.
Blauco wants lumber yard.
The Sabiual river is said to be lower
than it has been in thirty three years.
The artesian we'll at Walnut is now
over 800 feet deep, and the work Is being
pushed on rapidly
The rains Of last week caused the West
Fork of the Trinity to rise higher than II
has been in several years.
The common council at Sherman have
decided 10 favor of water-works, and
they are to be located at the South Sher-
man test wells.
The editor OF the Huntsville Item is the
recipient OF large eggplant grown In the
vicinity. 1t measures eighteen inches in
circumference.
The prospect for top crop OF cotton
from the prairie country in Oliver creek,
is good. There is large acreage OF
wheat sown, much OF which Is now good
pasturage.
The heavy rains In Shackleford county
so raised the river as to render 1t I'm
passable for sometime The range has,
however, been much improved, and the
stock il improving rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hulen of Gainesville lost
their three-year-old daughter In mos
distressing manner. young man who
was experimenting with nitric acid an(
mercury left the bottle where the littl'
one got hold OF it and drank the acid
Her sufferings were intense, for whicl
there was no relief except by death.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

Specialt to the Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, TEX, Oct 17.-About
hity teams passed through here to-day
en- route to the Irdian Territory, to be
used on the extension of the Santa Fe
over there. A construction train and a
large force of hands are now employed
leveling the track between here and Red
river.
Work is progressing satisfactorily on
the Missouri Pacific extension from here
to Henrietta Several miles have already
beer graded and work is now going on 10
the corporate limits of ST. 10. The force
employed is being increased almost daily
and the men are stretched all along the
liUe.
Morgan Jones & Co., contractors for
the Indian Territory extension of the
Santa Fe, are having erected at the depot
in this city house TO which supplies will
be brought and distributed to the hands
in their employ.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
MARRIED ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
Many Romantic Maidens Court Cupid In n
Blue Ridge Observatory.


Blue Ridge Observatory.
BALTIMORE, MD Oct. 2.-Penmar, the
dividing line between Maryland and Penn
sylvania, on the peaks of the Blue Ridge
mountains, about ninety miles from here,
is famous resort for excursion parties
from this city and the Cumberland valley.
On the side OF one of the highest noun
tains, ana overlooking the wonderful
Cumberland valley, with the field Of
Gettysburg ia the distance, large dane
ing pavilion has been erected
Una toilsome roadway cutin the mount
ain the excursionists are carried In coaches
to an observatory that hangs out from a
rock. This observatory Is three stories
high, and when one reaches the top and
gazes down the awful preeipice II causes
an involuntary shudder. During storms,
or whenever clouds fly low, this "look-
out' and the top OF the mountain on
which It stands are lost In the mist.
| Sentimentalism is enhanced by the rug
ged grandeur OF the scenery. To be we'd
| ded up mere Is almost as lofty as matrimony
In balloon, fact which has been per-
formed several times. Here II was that
Miss Hamilton, the pretty daughter OF
ex- Gov. Hamilton Of Maryland, was mar
ried a few years ago to Edward Stanhope.
The young lady's father was at that
time governor OF the state. He is worth
Si .O0O, 900. He opposed the match. Miss
Hamilton was romantic. She eloped
with stanhope and they went from Ha'
gerstown, hoe home, near the Blue Ridge
TO Penmar.
They drove over the mountain and
took a young clergyman with them. UI
on the observatory, with the wind blow
ing nearly hurricane, the couple were
married, surrounded by cloudland. The
governors daughter returned 70 Ael
home.
The governor heard Of the marriage
He exploded with the fury Of dynamite
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
AIls.ourl Paelilo rrtennionn.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE morn
papers publish an interview with Mr..
Sould and President Hopkins,
sue other information going to show
III Important changes In the Missouri
~ 4. are brewing. Gould says the sub
ls ~. me removal of the general offices
su's city from st. Louis was agitated
4 1s ume ago, but the matter was defer
ou account Of Manager Hoxie's III
while he does not say that the
~ will be made, the inference is that
r,sa together probahle, though not yet
sseen upon. NEGOTIATIONS are in pro.
~ looking to the purchase of ground
~ sae CITY aud the concentration here
4 'Ae Shops now located at Atchi'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
THE RAILROADS.

pans aurrying into the Territory TO Work
'on ths Atchlson. Santa Pe--BOme Notes.
Home Notes.
George f. Lupton, travelling passenger
eent for the Queen & Crescent route,
}as in the city Yesterday dol ; his COM
Ruy some good.
MT. Judkins, immigration agent OF the
issoprl Pacific, with headquarters al
&rnghsld, H., was in the city yesterday
Y his way to Midland.
Over forty miles of the grading on the
Pnes & Carey contract has been let, and
York Will begin to-day in earnest. The
twenty-five miles remaining will be lei
p Is week.
fnr the last ten days passenger traffic
4 the roads to Fort Worth has revived
Rnsiderably, and is getting back to its ole
#oportions. 1t is expected that traVe
4 u be very heavy this week and next.
Tom Aston, formerly OF Fort Worth
t who now has contract furnishing
~ Tor the workmen on the Atchison
MIA Re extension, was in the city yes
assuay and reports work being pushed a
Rhvely rate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
Greeley aud Dana.
Bfooklyn Eagll

There is no newspaper man who does
not regard Horace Greeley as perhaps the
most distinguished member OF his calling,
With the exception o. BeDjsmin Franklin,
which the United States have known In
all their history. He was called an edi-
tor, and be was writer. The suggestion
Of articles 20 Others, the election Of what
TO put In and Of what TO leave out, the
discovery OF rare, new or startling mat
ters In exchanges, and the work, alike
artistic and mechanical, Of "making up"
paper, are among the chief things re-
quired in editing, Ia respect OF those
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
LItlle rort worlh.

Special to tho Gazette.
GREENviILE, TEX, Oct. 1.-THE Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway company Is having
new switch put in the yard in front Of
the depot at this place to accommodate the
freight traffic, which has grown to suca
proportions that the switch engines are
used to push freight out tracks below To
make room for the incoming trains from
the north
Notwithstanding the fact that Green
Vile already has FIVE outlets by rail, she
Is now twisting and working hard for four
more. She's little Fort Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

A small but exceedingly appreciatlye
audience turned out to hear LeClair &
Russell in "a Practical Joken last night
Despite the fact OF good many empty
chairs the players did their part with
plenty of spirit. The criticism in yester
day's GAzRTTE makes further notice SUI
pertiuous, yet 1t Is meet 10 say a word 10
regard TO the kindly act Of the company
In donating the proceeds for the benehl
Of people so sorely smitten MS those al
Sabine Pass. The act was as truly no
BILE one as II the donation had amounted
TO thousands. The sum will be lmmedi-
ately forwarded TO the relief committee a.
Galveston,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

SpeclAI 70 the Gazette.
GMNEsvnLE, TEX, Oct. IA la'ge
number Of citizens interested in the pros.
perity of our city assembled at the court
house last night TO arrange for grand
trades display on the arrival Of the first
Santa Fe train from Fort Worth. All
present seemed heartily 10 favor Of the
move. After the election Of chairman
and secretary a committee of five was sp.
pointed to take charge Of aud control the
matter, and the meeting adjourned to
meet at the courthouse next Wednesday
evening. 1t is proposed to have 10000
visitors here on the day OF the celebration
aud, besides our country friends, the citi
zens of Fort Worth and other cities alonl
the route of the road are expected to hell
N
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
DuGy's Pure HALT Whiskey
and
Duffys Formula.
uow to got hearty and Strong.


Gain of Al Pounds.
MIR p. Il. MURPHY. 1893 coawAy street.
baltimore, Nd. wrieai Have Esinsd ~
nOunds Nv the use VI Your Dullya fute hAh
EhisReY nnd Dunye Formula.
Gain of 30 Pounds.
Mn. Al, v. NEIonDORs, osagp hlesion,
KAnsae writes "Iiatc usud your Duify'a Pure
Nalt Wbifkey ana Dufs'b Formula, Rnd
weigh 20 pounds more thaa ever before"
Gain OF SO Pounds.
Mn. y. HARRISON, Luray CoprihoFts,, Va
Malt whlaeSy for dyspepsia, and have EAlned
1873 pounds
Gain OF 10 Pounds.
Mn WM. "A, j. WELLS, $50 Claiborne ave,
Chicago. Illinois, writee NAitar using youf
muls ono month. have gained 10 pounds
Gain OF IDM Pounds.
Mn. EDWARD II. HOWE, O3e Main Street
Kansas Clty, Missouri writes "HaYn ured
Your Dutiys Pure halt whiskey and Dgny's
Formula 4 little oyer two moatAA HAVE
gained IDia pounds
Gain OF 10 Pounds.
wa9h,haton' i. D.. writes u have psoI
vodr Dufiy'e Pure Mait Whisky and Duuy
formula, aud have Rainod 10 ponndG"
Gain Of 40 Pounds.
Ain. CHARLES r.. BYRNK, washington, y.
tcorner second and i Us }, has gained 10
Bnify's Pure Malt whiskey and Duny'e Fof'
uula."
Gain OF II Pounds.
Nh. A. d. DU0ARNK, Photographer, DiD
yirginia Avenue, Washington, v, G. writes
sIlnyc geinod ~ pounds ~ no nse OF SSel
Dnfiy's Pure Malt Whiekay In ceaneehoa Ni'h
your Duny's formula"
Gain Of ~ Pounds.
Mn GEORGE Il. sNYDEii Iakswood, y.
L.. wrilers aNy weight has Increased peeTiY
III fOunds--bnnenta derived from your upny q
Pure Malt Whisker and Dafy'a fofmpiA-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
FIREMBN's DEPARTMENT.


Fire matters dull at present.
At the las. regular meeting commune
cation that had been received from the
manager Of the Dallas fair, requesting the
presence OF the Palestine Gre department
az the fair. Voted not TO attend.
The boys are having their photos taken
TO be placed Ia large frame In their hall.
s. II. Wood, an honorary member Of the
department, died last week.
Hook and Ladder No. and Hose No.
raised $500 for the Victoria nremen.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

Special to the Gazette.

Special 70 the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, Oct. 1.-THE county
commissioners meet tomorrow and Will
probably order a vote for the I'd OF No
yember to take the sense OF the tax
PAYERS as TO free bridge across the
Brazos river at Waco.
A subscription list will be opened mere
tomorrow for the Sabine Pass sufferers
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
Pure Powder.

Pure baking powders are one OF the
chief aids to the cook in preparing per.
feet and wholesome food, and the house.
wife will do we'll to be on her guard
against baking powder tramps. Sikei
Loaf Baking Powder Is never peddled
from house to house, as the manufac'
turing establishment OF j. III. Brown IL
taxed 10 its uttermost 10 supply the de-
mands that come through legitimate chan
OplG
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
wreck Near winonA.

Special 70 INC OHLtllU'
WMoNA, TEX, Oct. H. A wreck oc-
Cured about two miles north of this
place yesterday morning on the st. Louis,
Arkansas & Texas railway. Passenger
train No. 2, going north, was the unlucky
train The tender and baggage car were
wrecked. The cause OF the wreck is sup
posed to be broken rail. The passenger
train was delays d six hours. No one was
hurt
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
rnn .puryr nALr vnIsh I, ! !. 81, !. .

az me Dl4Rv's Formula q q epeesal Aenas
sg,s n iaegs irs nal Vhistsg dad q ~
fSaaei HOrs spectacaiig lor ~ frediwent ~
Ee,,eraf flf61inv and az Wusilag Dlseaefs ~
addition " M ionic cnfcf ol our ichftlsgt q nj
,,islfe ansodef blood, f0rUifng fpdteriaL iferseg
az Hleighf ana S1'cyigM are futyeatea ~ a
rnade " doroYdGnce trtus q spsriqiiy prepdrel
C,r,li,ffd and cellafgf9 gTincDafU of DhHYt fitre
y1,,T WhifkeY aud R1lo LesTsisdk combined y
houd l0gfn, ne nutritious eieiueIifs W laf WI
bfiHg frirdcted lciM0n cOnkfn1 Or fafmNtt
fl4Agfs bU Il offc DrOffts UtfAinQ u ne fhft
f,4lai1bLs- and f6cnciOus tfc( prelliiy 1tign
faly a.aie IA can b. ma aT az dealers ~ 0NA
DOLLAR PR HOTTIE
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
Deserved Promotion.

9eslAl TO the Gazette.
DESIsoN, TET Oct. I7.-Mr. Thomas
Asey, formerly yardmaster of the Mis-
un Pacific railroad in this city, went
En- this morning to st. Louis. Mr..
Fsey, by bis kind and courteous course,
won host of friends in this city, who
Islet exceedingly to see him leave. Mr..
10y VIII take similar position to the
ne had here. We could not learn the
ACT place, but think 1t is st. Louis.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
mnrlne IntelIlgenoe.

Special to the Gazette
GALVESTON, TEX, Oct. l7.-ATrlysd
Steamship .Comal from Ne" iorA' 10
mingo from Sydney. -,.oa
steamer British Prince from Phila-
delphiR.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
twelve Hours.

II you are going to any Of the South
ern states beyond New Orleans, you will
save twelve hours by purchasing your
tickets via the II. & II, @. railway. Call
at their office, l0S Main street, for rates
70 oil parts OF the earth.
p. A. MILLER, Agent
E.E. FosDIcK, Assistant.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
creamery Butter.

The choicest in the country at the Fort
Worth Grocer Co.'S. Try 1t, and you WIN
be pleased with II.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

To be sold October 22, 1856, one LOT
situated in the city OF Fors Worth, on
Houston street, known as lot in block
BIS. MRS. ANNIE STOKES, Admin'x.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

To be sold October %, 1856, one lot
situated in the city OF Fort Worth on
Houston street, known as lot 10 block
lAT. Mrs. ANNIE STOKES, Admin'x.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

Travellers aud great comfort 10 chewing
Colean's "Tatfy Tolu." II allays thirst
and palhates Alithroat troubles. Beware
OF limitations.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
Creamery Butter.

The choicest in the country at the Fort
Worth Grocer Co.'S. Try II, and you viii
be pleased with IL.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

Have given Tongeline fair trial in
many cases Of neuralgia and rheumatism,
and find IL the only reliable remedy for
these complaints.
DRs. TERRY & KEITHLY, Milford, Mo.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18
Rnna nnn.

crNcIENArI, oaIo, Oct. l7.--cincinnaii
q; Louisville, 5.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

A greet variety from 4 cents cake 70 81
cents cake a. Fort Worth Grocer Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

An absolute specific for rheumatism,
neuralgia and other bodily pains, Is 81.
Jacobs Oil.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

eams Gurrying into the Territory to Work
ION the Atchlson Santa Pe--BOme Notes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-18

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-16
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION.

The President yesterday appointed L. c.
David TO be q commissioner of deeds IN tho
state Of New York for the District of Columbia.
The following foutth,class postmRsters have
been appointed James Il. osborn, Eldersburg,
Carroll county, and Noah Barnes, New Lon.
don, Frederick county, Nd, also, Mrs. Alice
Mustoe' at Hot Springs, Bath county, Va.
The claim OF Capt. Robert II. White, assist.
ant surgeon U. s. A.. for Communication OF QUAR-
tiers, has been rejected by the second comp
troller on the ground that he was not on duty
on any post or station nor on Communication
leave during the time for which the claim was
made.
The duty on panoramic representations of
battle scenes such as "WaterlOo,n "Sieae of
Paris" Sc, now on exhibition at boston, Chi
cago, and elsewhere the Treasury Department
has been informed has been placed too low
The Rpprasement on such articles will be in
yestigatCd.
The following persons having served the
probationary term in the PostOlllce Depart
ment, under civil service rules, have received
permanent appointments: Miss Madeline A.
GARNER, of Pennsylvania, $1,000 clerk; T. IL.
New York, clerks at $1,000.
The new Springfield ch.loadlng rifles
with new model sights "lor elevation and
DRIFT" with which all Of the Infantry of tho
army Is 10 be supplied, will reach the western
oidnnnec depots TO be issIiod TO the troops
early IN the coming spring. Improved arms
ullery,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-16
THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD.

Breezy Discussion in the House Naval
Committee over MIR. BoutelIe's Res
olution.
The resolution offered in the House by
Representative Boutelle, OF Maine, inuuir-
ing into the alleged misconduct on the part
OF the commander Of the Norfolk navy
yard, came up for consideration this morn
ing before the committee on naval affairs
and led to heated political discussion.
Mr. Wise, Of Virginia, made speech de-
nouncing the resolution, and inquiring the
motives OF its mover. He insiDuated that
the resolution was introduced from q de-
sire to make party capital, and expressed
the opinion that It should be amended so
as to allow general investigation into the
conduct OF the navy yards. He urged that
mere newspaper report was the sole foun-
dation for the proposed inquiry, and that 1t
to heed such stories.
Mr.. Boutelle vigorously defended his res
olution. He said he had been assured by a
brother member that the publication was
substantially correct.
Mr.. Thomas pointed out that the resolu-
ton was not for an investigations It was a
simple inquiry, and If the story was without
foundation the Navy Department could
easily prick the bubble.
Mr.. McAdoo also commended that the in
vestigation should begeneral. Republicans
had been discharged from other navy yards
on the eastern coast, and why not at Nor
Mr.. Hewitt inquired II 1t would be con-
tended that the victors were not entitled to
the spells. .......-I 80 -
Mr.. Thomas aequiesccd in that assump-
ton, but said that in the case under consid-
Grafton 1t was q question not of politics.
not whether a Republican had been dis
placed by Demoerat--but whether the
etatute giving preference to Union soldiers
had been violated. He wanted to know
whether Union soldiershad been discharged
to make place for rebel soldiers, and
whether the memorial stones commemorate
ing Union victories had been obliterated.
Mr.. Hewitt inquired II the gentleman
would have tolerated confederate monu-
ment COMMUNICATING the victory of Bull
Run.
Mr.. Thomas replied that he would have It
pulled down. Fortunately the rebels failed
In their object. He was not yet ashamed of
having fought for the Union.
Other members OF the committee ex-
pressed themselves In strong language, and
the session ended without action on the
resolution, which win come up for consid-
Grafton at the meeting next Tuesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-16
TT DIDN'T WORK.
An Apostle of tho Faith Cure Fails to
Heal Mind street Mendioant.

lIhiladclphiG Times.
A long, lean, lanb, cadaverous-loolting
man, with long gray hair and beard and
very thin clothes, yesterday approached q
blind man at the southwest corner Of Thir-
teenth and Market streets, who was ped
ding lead pencils. The stranger scanned
the features of the blind man for some time,
and at length said
Brother art thou totally blindW
"Yes,n answered the pencil merchant.
"Iast never tried TO be healed ~
mo USE" replied the other. "My eyes
were burnt out In powder mill explo-
sion.n
"If thou hast faith thou canst be healed,r
said the stranger. "Let us pray"
BY this time crowd had gathered round
the pair and lively interest was mani
Tested In the proceedings. The apostle Of
faith cure knelt down and offered n long
prayer for the blind man, while the crowd
Kept increasing until Il nearly blocked up
Thirteenth street. After prayer the ancient
arose and went through q series Of gyra-
lions similar 10 mesmerist. lie made all
manner Of passes In the air with his hands,
and finally took hold Of the man, rubbed
bis eyes, slapped his back, pinched his
checks, and asked him II he could sec. To
the great disappointment OF the audience
he replied that he could not. The faith
cure man was about to begin his perform
ance again, when policeman came up and
ordered him to move on. The apostle went
of bemoanlng the lack Of faith in Israel,
while the crowd took pity on the blind man
and purchased his entire stock Of pencils.
"Cranks are Of some use, anyway" NUT
tered the blind man, as he went OIL to pur-
chase new stock of merchandise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-16
THE HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL.
A Substantially New Institution Nearly
Completed.

fhe National Homeopathic Hospital, at
present undergoing alterations, will be,
when completed, one Of the best arranged
hospitals in the District. Il is situated at
the corner Of N and Second streets, at an
elevation which commands a beautiful view
of the surrounding country, and includes
all the essential advantages OF dry and
healthy location.
The structureis the same formerly known
as the Riggs school building, greatly i'm
proved. With former improvements IL
has cost $4,000. The ground contains
10000 Esquare feet. The building Is com
posed Of brick and stone, and is four
stories high above the basepant, The main
building Is so feet frontson N street by so
feet on Second street. Adjoining the hos.
pital on Second street is an annex, in which
are tbesteam heating apparatus, the kitchen,
AID apartments for laborers and servants.
An addition In the rear Of the hospital con-
tains all the bath rooms, &C., SO that no
sewer pipes enter the main building Two
large air-shafts on either side Of the hallway
extend from the basement TO the roof, and
every room In the hospital is connected by
ventilating air-duct with one of the shafts,
thus securing perfect ventilation and con-
slant stream of pure air throughout the
hospital building. An elevator connects
the kitchen with the floors above
The National Homeopathic Hospital AS
ISOLATION is composed OF some 200 members,
and meets annually for the election of trus-
tees, the hearing of reports, &c. The
president Of the association for the present
year is Mr.. A. s. Pratt, and the secretary
DIR. George Lee. The present alteration OF
adding all the modern improvements is
under the supervision Of the building com
mittee, Of which Mr. Elias s. Hutchinson Is
chairman. An efficient medical staff is In
attendance, and a free dispensary for the
poor is connected with the Institution. The
annual meeting takes place next Monday,
when arrangements will be made for for
NAL Opening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-16
The Lawyers on Top.

It seems absolutely necessary to belong
to the legal profession to obtain political
preferment in this country, and, indeed, it
is often thrust upon members Of the pro-
fession when they have no inclination for
It, and at times when others are seeking the
The very fact that of the 401 members Of
Congress, House and Senate, 2S6 are law
yers proves that the study of Blackstone Is
not only the first step toward becoming Il
lawyer, but also leader among the people
in our country. The statistics or figures
about Congress not only prove it, but our
Legislatures do the same, and there are few
OF our governors and other state officers
who are not lawyers. In no other country
does this state OF affairs obtain.