davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fergus County argus., 1886-11-11

Wilder's Landing is still solid for
democracy. Toole got - out OF 5:i
vote east M that place.
Fergus County argus., 1886-11-11

The Democratic majority in the next
house is estimated at ~.
Fergus County argus., 1886-11-11
tOMNil--ItpNi.H-.

The board of county commissioners
is composed of T.. =. Chandler. j. u.
Barnes and VIM Berkin, the vote they
polled being as follows:
Fergus County argus., 1886-11-11

A. will he seen by consulting the
table on local page, Mr.. Berkin il but
two votes ahead of Mr.. Morse. and
the returns from Wareham may re-
suit in the election of the latter gentle
man. but parties acquainted with the
voters of that precinct are confident
that Berkin, upon The full returns, will
have safe majority.
Messrs. Chandler and Barnes will
hold office from December list. SS6,
to Defender 18th. 1900. while Mr..
Berkin's term expires December 9Th.
1883. All the other Officers elect
enter upon the performance of their
several duties the first day OF next
month.
THROUGHOUT THE TERRlTOEl-DEI.EGA
OF the fourteen counties in the terri
tory eleven give Mr.. Toole IA majority.
As near n can he ascertained mt this
writing the result, by maiorities, is as
follows:
Fergus County argus., 1886-11-11

MAJORITY
Sheliif-.Ioin ". 1e'k................. l3J
Clerk aud Re,.order-W. III. Kelly 1876
Trea easurer-F'rank T.. Wright. -
County ATTORNEY r.. smith. 2ls
Probate .Iulg,--D \. Mcaghcr.... BIZ
AssesSor-Nlikc GIIrnett.............. l35
Supt. School~-DaNid Calbreath. ll6
Admini~trat or-S W Darling. 10
~urveyor-I. W. Eldridse..........
Coronrr-A. ~. Sifton... 22
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
PERSONALITIES.


SENATOR MORRILL, was much better las.
evening, 'n'' I'D ..'
GEN. SHERIDAN has gone to Chicago for
few days.
ApJUTAET GENERAL DRUM has left the city
for two weeks vacation.
Mr.. CROSBY s. MOVES, editor OF the Star, and
his son, Thomas sail to day for Europe,
AMONG the visiting tourists In the city are
Baron Esehback and Baron Kocnigs from Ger
many.
CoMMODoREs JoUETT AND RUSSELL and Capt
Greer have passed their examination for pro.
motion.
Col. CHARLES II. MOORE, ex.state commits
sioner OF insurance, died at Columbus, Ohio,
yesterday from blood poisoning
Mr. BREWSTER CAMERON is in the city. He
finds considerable change in the Department
of Justice from the time he was chief mogul.
w.H. wUNDu, late of the Howard House
Washington. d. c. has accepted an engagement
at Berkeley Springs Morgan county, W. Va,
for the summer.
Miss ROSE CLEVELAND mas accepted the offer
of the Elder Publishing Company, and will
take charge OF the editorial department Of the
Chicago Ld,rdry LIE.
Col. Il, N. WICKER, of Lockport N. Y, and
Col. ]. Fogarty, deputy collector OF customs OF
Key West, Fla, have been IN the city for a few
days past, guests nj tho Bboitt House.
DR., OLIVER wEEplLL H0IMEs yesterday re,
ceiyod from the University OF Ediubnrsh the
degree Of LII. d. The title was conferred In
The presence OF amost distinguished company,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
ST. JOHNS INSTITUTE.
Closing Exercises and Distribution Of
Medals and PremIums,


At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon Harriss
Bljou Theater was filled to its utmost capacity
with ladies and gentlemen, the patrons and
friends of 81. Johns Collegiate Institute, gath
cred TO witness the commencement exercises
OF that popular school for young mon. The
following were the exercises in tho prepara-
tory department "The Bell OF Zauora," VIM.
Garland; Georgia Volunteer" Walter ID.
SHn EasSrido ns"'f bcIversuce AIe % MicSSel n Sln
Green; ~ Was With Graut,r Albert r. Ryan;
"The Relief OF Lucknow" Richard a. JOhu-
son; flute solo, Aud Lang syne," William
Sheridan aud William II. Walter.
Master William Garland (son of Attorney
Geneinl Gatiandl about years Of age, aud
the youngest IN his class, recited HIS piece in n
graceful manner, aud performed hts flute solo
with wonderful accuracy for one so young.
In the collegiate department the exercises
consisted OF tive teoiiauons-ossay Labor" |"
by Eugene J. O'Neill, aud extract from En-
mets speech hy John J. Nolan-both of which
did credit TO the young gentlemen.
"Sir Thomas More,n drama In four acts
rewritten by Q, gentleman Of this clty) was
then given with the following characters :
King Henry VIII, Francis X Daily, Duke Of
Norfolk. William A. O'Brien; Sir Thomas More,
TSaS T. DoSbey yap cpomwe MG fesersk red f ehIT MSr
Sir Alfred Allcrton, chief Justice, Martin
o'Donoehue; judges, John. x. Barnett and
Frederick W, Krl6hclt; gentleman in waiting,
and Daniel Allen. Al of the characters, for
amateurs, were remarkably well rendered.
Tho following medals were awarded Gold
medals for elocuticn to Ed. J. Walsh aud w. A.
O'Brien. First diyision-Premium for history
and literature, Denis +, Mccarthy. Seconl
dlvislon-Silyer medal for application Mat.
thew Donnelly. Third division-Gold medal
for excellence, John j. Clarke; gold medal fol
application, Fred. 4. Mari.
Second cliss-Gold medal for excellence
Wm, Walter; gold medals for application
conduct, John A. Barnett
Third class Gold medal for excellence VIM
J. J. scanlon; medal for application Raymond
A. Heiskell; second medal for application, Al
bert I, Ryan; gold medal for crayon drawing
Andrew J, Schwartz: silver medal for crayor
drawing, Emmet OBrien.
Fourth clnss-Silver medal for excellence
Edward Walter.
Fifth class-Silver medal for excellence
Joseph Dowell; silver medal for music (gift o
Prof. Zueger), to William Garland.
The concluding exercises Of the primary dc
parment will be held this afternoon at
o'clock at the hall of the institute on Vermont
avenue, whom the premiums to that class vii
be distributed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
NEW LIBRARY SITE.
Testimony Taken as to the Value OF Old
Material and Old Houses.

material ana Ola Houseas
The jury to condemn ground for the site OF
the new library having decided to hear testi.
mony as 10 the value Of old material and old
houses rcmodeled yesterday had three carpen-
tcrs and builders before them.
Thomas B. Entwlsle stated that In remodel
ing and rebuilding the value OF the old mate
rial depended upon circumstances. In taking
building down there was little value In the
material except the old brick In remodeling
an old house to make modern house the
charge. would depend on the extent the builder
He, with Mr.. Fleming and Mr.. Morrison, had
examined the houses known as Carroll row.
They agreed that No.. IL was worth 80, 900: No.
II, $1,000; No. 1G $3.50; No. 49, $3.50, and No.
20, 5000. He would not like to take them
down and remove the old material and pay
more than $1,000 for the whole BLOCK. This
the owners today. If he was paying 50 or 81
per foot for the ground he would want good
deal better houses than those standing on the
ground, and should tear them down. put up
modern houses. SO that the property would
bring something.
lie visited house l07 Pennsylvania avenue,
nnd put value of So 800 on it, lie had looked
at the house of Mr.. Lincoln. on the corner OF
Second and East Capitol streets, and would not
like TO undertake to build 1t for less than Si7,-
900. In It's condition now IL was worth about
$4,000. on l2g East Capitol street he placed u
valuation Of $500. On 1b2 Pennsylvania avenue
valne Of $1,000 was placed. On l15 Pennsyl-
vanla avenue 81 800 was regarded us It's value.
Col. Robert ]. File ming said that In remodel
ing and rebuilding tho value placed OH tho
old materia. would depend upon the character
of It. lie had examined, with Messrs.
Entwisle and Morrison, old Carroll row, and
agreed with their valuation OF that property.
II he was buying hlgh-prlced land he would
place no valuation upon the houses were they
like those of Carroll row. lie thought the
houses were worth to-day the figures at which
he had placed them.
W. c. Morrison indorsed the statements made
by the two preceding witnesses as to the value
OF the houses known as Carroll row.
Mr., Ordway entered II protest against the ro
ceiying of the testimony ofeXperts as to any
property In which he was interested.
Mr.. Walker informed him that the gentle
men had made an examination oflhe old
buildings and old materials, in the three
squares, at the request OF the Jury aud given
their opinion rs TO lis worth.
George Z. Emmons, representing lot 80
square 100, valued the property at SS, 400. II Is
owned by Gen. A. 2. Howe. .... 81.
Gen. ordway amended his previous state
ment amer which the jury adjourned. To
day they will visit Capitol Hill and take ilna
survey Of the grounds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
AMUsEMEN Ts.
"TtE BLACK nussAR."

1.-THE BLACK HUssAR."
Next week Manager Rapley's beautiful thea
ter viii be the scene of q grand production OF
Millocker's charming opera, "The Black Hus.
Ear," by Col. MeCaull's excellent company,
which has drawn crowded house during the
past two weeks IN Gilbert and SulliYan's
'Mikado.n The plot Of The Black Hussar"
relates to the adventures Of the colonel of the
regiment Of that name, which participates In
the war of 1872. The sceuelis laid ut Trauten-
able turneoat, desirous of retaining the favor
both of the French and Russians lie has
reversible portrait placed over the entrance of
his residence, on one aide representing Ma
view the side best calculated to serve his inter
ssr' disguises himself as an army
into conspiracy against Napoleon's desp1t-
ism. This In successfully cOnsummated, but Is
somewhat delayed by the love affairs of the
colonel and his adjutant with the mayors
pretty daughter, which furnishes the essential
romantic element.
Among the many striking numbers that oc.
cur in the opera arei The Faetotum Patter
Song the Chlplain's ode, the Sleeping Sex.
Iette, the Gossipers' Chorus the Factotum's $
Narrative, the C0nspiTaiors Chorus, the LoverS
Quartelle, and many other pretty bits are
topical trio, "Read the Answer In the Stars"
| which Is probably the brightest hit on the
doings Of The day that has yet been heard,
anu WnlCn ~ gwen Most iulullWiDly Dy Laura
| Joyce Bell, Digby Bell, aud Charles Pluukett.
The Black HussaT' will be elaborately
| mounted, all costumes will be particularly
| handsome. Indeed 1t would not be possible
| for Col. McCaull 10 leave anything undone TO
make the opera great success.
ALBAUoH's.
At Albaugh's next week change of bin
| nightly Will be given, Miss Winston will DO
| seen in her favorite roles, In which she has
| scored repeated successes, This Is com
| mendable endeuyor on the part of the manage.
mCnt TO cater to the amusoment-loylng public
| Of Washington,
| NOTES.
Roland Reed wns recently invited by a west.
! em capitalist for drive 10 see the blnfls,
"EXe,lre ME y said Reed. i'Ho more bluff; /
| Jaw one last night-there were three kings b9-
| hind IT.
MIS-, Susie bowie, who has been travelling
professionally for the past season. is In the city
| lon a few days from New YORK.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
Grand Army Encampment and Reunion
at Ftetiysbur1.

The Grand Army of the Republic, depart
ment of Pennsylvania. will encamp on the
battle field of Gettysburg July ., and remain
until the 9TH. ON the ID and Sd Of July the
reunion of the Third Army Corps will bo held
on the same historic field. The encampment
of the Grand Army will be largely attended,
and the reunion will bring together veterans
from every state In the Union. On the 81 in
tereSting ceremonies incident to the dedic2-
tion of monuments will be held, aud on every
day during the week something of interest to
every old soldier will occur. Never since the
memorable days OF the battle has thpre assem-
bled on this famous spot so notable aud i'm
posinga collection of veterans as will gather
there during this week, and no better oppor-
tunity for visiting the battle ground In the
company OF those who were engaged In the
great fight will ever be offered
For the benefit OF those who desire to be
present the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
win sell excursion tickets to Gettysburg from
all stations on It's lines east of Pittsburg and
Erie. on June 80, July /, 2. 3, and 4, good 70
return until the Stn, inclusive, at one fare for
the round trip.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

Who are constantly nervous are In nineteen
cases out of twenty, dyspeptie. The twentieth
case viii be found, upon investigation, to be
that of q person who IL troubled with symp.
anxiety, peeyishness, buEzing In the ears, a
disposition 10 start on the sudden closing OF a
door. tremulousness of the hands-more par
ticularly of the Tight--show that the nerves
Bltters strengthens aud quiets the nerves.
This effect Is a speedy consequence of It's in
vigoTating and regulating action upon the
organs Of digestion and assimilation. II en-
riches the blood, conquers chronic tendency
to biliOusness, relieves sick and nervous head
aches, and regulates the bowels without
gripping them A more trustworthy defense
subducs a tendency 70 rheumatism, kldney
and bladder derangement. Taken before re-
tiring, II induces sound fepose.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

As A tariHreducing party the Republicans
have better record than the Democrats, as far
as heard from. In 1883. under the pretense of
making 2Oper cent. reduction, they did make
reduction OF per cent This is not much;
but II is more than the Democratic Congress
has been able to accomplish Philadelphia
Record.
This is graceful concession, considering
that It comes from the chief organ OF the
free trade Democrats. But supposing the
Republicans had cut down the revenues to
the extent OF $40,0O0,OO0 or $4,000, 900,
what sort Of scrape would the Demo
cratic administration find itself in at this
timer Instead Of a small prospective deficit
It would have an immense actual and
present deficiency.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

NHTANTED-A TEACHER OF ENGLisH,
w French. and Latin would like to teach
the next three months in some family going 70
the seashorc or mountains. Address Till July
1, BOX g, East Capitol Station. 1.25
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

cation had been strictlynon-partisan, strictly
in accord with the intent OF the statute. At
thisdate the law is tattered and torn, is as full
Of holes as an old fishing net that has hung
on fence since year before last for It has
been treated with contempt by several
prominent sections OF the present admins.
tratlon, and numerous notorious violations
and evasions OF II have not been rebuked.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

WHEN Indiana Democrats begin to dislike
,poilsman, and threaten to defeat him for Of
Gee he can be set down as man who ought
TO be watched,-OshkOsh Tines
And, "when Indiana Democrats dislike a
spoilsman,n look out for the footing OF
Gabrieps horn. The only spokesman dis
liked by the Indiana Democrats is the one
who can't get spoils enough TO appease
their hunger.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

Talked nbout now by everybody, but by none
70 charmingly as he talks, the sensible and
faneifGl gentleman whose initials are A. X,
whose h0hi,dt Is Southeast Washington, street
Eleventh. aud number l2il, Vacation he fully
cOmprehends, having observed many persons
enjoying y, Vacation himself never seeks,
aud the public expects TO find him and docs
eternally in his Double Combination Store,
street and number rs above, dispensing won.
derful BARGAINS In dry goods and miscellaneous
articles. For further remarks on Vacation"
sec another column. .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

MR H0sINs has not that delieaey of moral
perception that would enable him TO apprc-
htnd the beauty OF civil service reform but II
must be confessed that, as a champion "bonn-
eer," he does some beautiful works.. LoHis
poS-Dispdtoh,
Mr.. Higgins sisthe appointment clerk of
the Treasury Department-thati is, he is the
clerk In charge OF the clerical work relating
TO removals and appointments. He has no
more right to make removal or appoint
ment than any other clerk, and II he Is en-,
gagged In ''bOunelng," he is quite beyond
his legitimate sphere. The notion that the
appointment clerks Of the various depart
ments have authority tomake appointments
is a popular delusion ... ...,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
The AgrIcultural ApproprIatIon ED.

The Agricultural Appropriation Bill.
The agricultural appropriation bill as 1t
passed the Senate was considered by the House
committee on agriculture yesterday. The
Senate amendments relating to the bureau OF
animal industry, statistics, and sugar were non
concurred in. There are no other points of
difference between the two houses over which
any controversy is expected. The bill was re-
ported back 10 The House, and conference re-
quested on the disagreeing votes OF the two
lOug6Pl O..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

THE Chicago Times is beginning to speak
out in meeting with degree OF freedom
quite unusual In Democratic papers. In q
fate issue 1t speaks Of the Democracy as
"On organized fraud" "a hypocrltical
sham," ia name to capture the vote Of
electoral fools for the profit OF oficeseek-
ers,u
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

A SELECT excursion 70 Baltimore, under the
aggsbices ag oi ShLoi iIs.tu.e, ~ me oGoaSlon
Reverend James Gibbons, d. D., archbishop of
baltimore, Will be given. on Wednesday, June
30, via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Round
places The Carroll Institute, COZ + street;
George Bogus, sos Ninth street; G. g. Simons
Fourteenth and New York avenue; J. II. Cas-
George n HarbIn. alo PennsvIyanIa ayenWe
southeast. Rate for the round trip, only sl.25
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

EVIDENCES that under u Democratic admins
tralion mo Union soldier need apply" are
multiplying with great rapidity.-Detroh Tri-
JUR6.
There is one exception to this rule. Those
officers OF the Union army who threw up
their commissions in disgust when the eman-
cipation proclamation came out are getting
lots Of good things.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
"Never Play with Edge Tools"

Avery wise old saying, only TO be equaled
by It's twin adage, "A little learning Is a dam
gerous thing" Ii a cut finger Is 10 be dreaded
by playing with edge tools, how much mors
serious results are TO be dreaded by him who
Hampers with his health, by doctoring himself
first thing Is to put the system In as strong gem
eral condition as possible. Dr. Henley's Gel
cry, Beef and Iron win do this every time and
all the time
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

Two OF the new steel rihe-bore breech.load-
ing guns manufactured at the navy yard were
yesterday taken TO Annapolis, Nd, on the
barge America TO be tested at the proving
grounds there. One was 5-lnch and one an
s-inch gun, The latter is the first steel gun OF
its size made at the navy yard, aud the result
OF Its testing IS looked forward 10 with Interest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

No REPUBLICAN should be elected TO Con-
gItfs unless he has the regulation amount OF
"dtIiEiyc laughter"-S. Louis otDispdich.
Asthe demand for that sort OF laughter is
likely to be kept up by the reelection OF
Democratic clowns, the suggestion OF our
st. Louis contemporary should be borne in
mind
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

The House committee on military affairs has
so amended the Senate bill touching the sala'
rles of military graduates as TO give the force
OF law to the construction formerly placed on
the statute under which the graduates Of the
military academy were paid their salaries be-
tween the period of their graduation and the
issue of their commission
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26
Breakfast Table Postal Card to The Presl-

Mr., PRESIDENT: Your sudden departure from
the executive mansion on fishing excursion
with your gentlemen friends, leaving your
beautiful bride in the very zenith oithe honey.
moon, has so disturbed the thoughts and
aroused the curiosity of the people to such a
degree that 1t is deemed proper, pending so
important and unusual an event, TO simply
express surprise, and defer discussion of public
questions until the happiness of the executive
household shall be restored
..r THE NATIONAL REPUBLICANS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

GENTLEMEN are invited to call and examine
our fine Mackinaw and English straws, light
weight Derbies and Dress Cashmere Hats to-
gether with choice assortment of fine silk
Umbrellas. b. ii. STINEMETZ Il Son, 1897 Penn
sylyania avenue northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

THERE is something too much of obituary
writing on the Panama canal. Give the
corpse q chance to settle down into dream
LEES sleep
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

Messrs. t. b. WesleyJ. S. Williams, and John
+. Hume made arguments before the House
judiciary committee yesterday In favor of the
passage OF the Brady bill providing for the ap-
pointment of commission TO investigate the
extent to which the United States may be
the state OF Virginia. The hearing will be CON
tinued to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

WHEN Democratic House caucus does
not permit itself to get within six nautical
milts Of any political question 1t gets on
without row.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

WHEN the Democratic party came into
power the civil service law was intact, hay
ing been honestly enforced up to that time,
II had helped a good many Democrats 10
get places at the public crib, for IT'S nppif.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

A Plight in the Democratic camp always
augurs well for the country. "When
rcguls fall out honest men get their dues"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

The goose pastures of Swampoodle are
swept by cyclone Of jealousy when both
wings Of the Democracy in the House ''hap
together"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

BRIDAL tours need not last over three days
now. 1t seems possible for any young couple
to stay indoors for that length of time. and
talk about the merits OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrlp,
a safe and pleasant remedy. ...-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

Ir wholesale vetolng is a good thing the
one man power ought to supersede rep
resentGtlve legislation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

THE mourning brido-she of three weeks,
whose husband goes fishing on three days
tip at the end Of that time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-26

CONSISTENCY gets setback when a pro
hibiuon convention nominates a "full
tickpt ~