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National Republican., 1886-12-07
A RrntnI Hushnnd.

Mrs. Elizabeth o Conner yesterday appeared
in the police court and told Judge Smell that
she had recently came from Culpeper, Va,
with her eight children, and located on the
Bladensburg road. Thanksgiving day her hus.
band threatened her lie with a revolver Fri.
day afternoon he called again aud wanted one
of her children TO kneel down and pray for
him. The child refused, and he prayed alone.
He then wanted the children to 90 upstairs
with him, but they refused. He sDied his wife
at the sewing machine and he cut her In the
woman, but through the help OF her little son
she escaped. 0'Connor was sent to jail for six
months.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
BEST made Clothing In Washington for men
and boys. Eiseman Bros, 7th and L.
New Term of the Criminal Court.

Justice Macarthur yesterday convened the
December term Of the criminal court and en-
tered upon the organization Of the jurys The
grand jury was fast called. Henry De Camp
Watts, Robert Cohen, J. w. Cromwell and
Norman Bestor were excused. The marshal
was directed TO have sufficient talesmen in
court this morning to FIJI the vacancies.
Upon the petit Jury being called the follow
ing were excused: f. Freund, VIM. WagneH
Thomas b. Hammond. s. 8. shedd, Horatio
and the remainder respited until Monday
next. The marshal was directed at that time
to have talesmen In court to fill the vacancies,
National Republican., 1886-12-07
RHEUMATISM, neuralgia, and gout are speed
lily cured by Salvation Oil, the great pain cure.
Commissioner Webb to Reply.

Commissioner Webb yesterday moved his
new desk to the rear of where 1t formerly
stood, close to a window opening out on Four
and-a-hAlf street. This gives him q much
desired advantage-plenty of daylight Yes.
tcrdAy afternoon Mr.. Webb was found busiy
engaged making copious notes from the Gin.
cinnati Commercial Gazette, for the evident
purpose of replying 10 the statements concern
Ing District affairs as printed In that paper.
From the many pages written out by the COM
missioner, 1t is likely that he Will give the
Gazette sharp turn round.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
DIED.

RAGAN-on Sunday, Dec. ;. 1886, JULIA +.
RAeAN, daughter Of Rober. A snd NJ. Y. Ra.
gan. aged is years
Funeral from Waugh NJ. E. Church, Tuesday,
Dec. 2, 1886, at 2 o'clock p. m.
BERRY-On Monday, Dec. O, 1886, at 3
o'clock p. m at the residence of hls brother,
John Berry, No 1905 o street northwest RICH
ARD BERRY, In tho 10th year of his age.
9TH inst.
NoUR5E-Dec. Q, 1886, Of pneumonia, Ed
WARD NJ NouRsE, in the 10th year OF his age
Funeral private.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
New Rifles for the Cadets.

The acting chief of ordnance has approved
the application of the Corcoran Cadet CorDs
for new rifles, which will be furnished the
boys as soon as they procure a bond OF $4,000
for the safe keeping OF the guns. The net re-
ceipts OF the fair held by the cadets last month
was u COO, This is not as much as they hoped
entire new uniforms for the corps which was
desired, for which purpose about 81, 800 would
be necessary,
National Republican., 1886-12-07

DIR. HENLEY,s Celery. Beef. and Iron ought
to be in every house in the United States. II
cure all nervous troubles-indigestion sleep.
lessncss neuralgia, chills and fever, weak di
gestlon, &c. Leading physicians acknowledge
II. Sold by druggists. Barbour Il Hamilton
wholesale agents, Washington.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Salary of Commissioner Sparks.

The Secretary of the Interior has inserted In
his annual report an amendatory recommenda.
tion. which was clerically omitted from the
advance copies furnished to the press that tho
salary of the commissioner of the general land
annum. "His present salary" says the Secre.
tary, sis far from commensurate with the
arduous duties imposed upon him"
National Republican., 1886-12-07
BEST made Clothing In Washington for men
and Toys. Eiseman Bros, eth and L.
The BischoT Concert.

The season tickets for the Blsohor' concerts
went with u rush yesterday ut Ellis's, aud
those stll wishing choice seats must hurry.
The course includes the concert OF the cele.
brated Mendolssohn Quintette Club next Tues
day evening.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

Several buildings and halls have been ex'
Rmincd with reference to new location for
the popular sponcerian Business College, the
desirable features of light, safe and comfortl-
bic heating arrangements accessibility, &c,
all being under consideration. In n few days
the decision will be made, and the day and
night sessions publicly announced
National Republican., 1886-12-07
baltimore Produce Market-Dec.

COTTON firm, middling,.9Ic
FLOUR firm, with good inquiry Howard
street and western super, s2.S6Go275; do. ex-
ira, S2S5@3.75: do. family, e3.9OGi.50; city
mills, super, S2.S5G2.75; do. extra, sl009l50;
Rio brands si.b0@LS7; Patapsco family, rs. 10;
do superlative patent. e5. so.
WHEAT-Southern firm and higher; western
quiet and firm; southern red 90@95e; do.
amber, 02605c; No. 2 western winter red, spot
and December, S7iz6DSSc; January, Sg1tDS9ISc;
February. 905hGD90j4c.
CoRN-Southern active and firm western
steady and quiet southern white, i6@DiSc; do.
yellow, 4bdi7lac western mixed, spot, 1919
4Tc; December, d61y@l7%c; January, 1870
4G2Ic: February, i7l49i7I9c.
OATS firm and quiet southern, 20 D37c;
western white, 85@3T1lc; do. mixed, 9303ic;
PennSylv6 MIA, SG@37c.
RYE firm, 5S@G0c,
HAY quiet prime TO choice western, 800
PROVISIONS steady and quiet Mess pork,
6ll00. Bulk meais-shoulders aud clear rib
sides, packed, GIy6D7c; bacon-shOnlders, 7l0
7lGci clear rib sides, &c; hams, l2@l2Ac.
Lard, refined. TO. Butter firm; western
packed, l8@lsc; creamery, 2393Oc. Eggs
| steady, 2i025c.
PETROLEUM steady; refined, 10.
COFFEE higher; Rio cargoes ordinary to
SUGAR steady A soft, 59lci copper refined
WHISKY quiet, s1.23@l2i.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec 6.-Virginia 6s, con.
solidated. 1861; do. past due coupons, Go; do.
| l040s, 49,; do, new IS, G6 bid to-day.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

At meeting of the Masonic Hall Association
held at CAS- Louisiana avenue last evening
the following directors were elected: Robert
B. Donaldson, Noble ID. Larner, William III,
Goods, Isaac L. Johnson, and William j..
Stephenson.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

MEssRs. b. II. WARNER & Co will offer at
public sale on Wednesday, the Sth instant, at
dGO o'clock D. m. some valuable lots in the
southeast section OF the city-on First and
One.half, and NJ and N streets southeast.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Metropolitan Investment and building
Company.

All the shares Of this company have been
taken and the second assessment thereon ~
now due and payable Mt the branch office Of
the company, No. SD Eighth street northwest.
II not paid within the first six days OF the
month fine Of five cents on each share Will
be charged against the delinquent stockhold-
cfs
National Republican., 1886-12-07

AHGosTURA BITTERs is household word all
over the world. For over fifly years 1t has al.
vertised itself by its merits. II is now adyer'
tised to warn the public against counterfeits
The genuine article Is manufactured by DR.. j..
g, Is. Siegert K Sons.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
THE COUNTRY'S FINANCES.
SECRETARY MANNING UNF0LDs HIS
POLICY TO THE PUBLIC.

stop the Compulsory Purchase of Silver
Reduce Taxation to an Annual
Revenue Sufficient TO Meet Expendi-
tures-Put Raw Wool on the Free
List.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Election of Omcers,

e3 per gallon, 20 cents quart bottle. No. l
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money,
at McGee's, Ninth street. near D.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

He had not slept for twenty-four hours,
coughing all the time. dose of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup broke his cough, and he slept
quietly ali night.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
snencerian nusIness ColIoro,

Our druggist informs us that DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup sells better than any other cough
National Republican., 1886-12-07
SPORTING ITEMS.

RFMARKABLE cures by st. Jacobs OIL delight
sufferers, and convince the lneredulOns.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
BEST made Clothing in Washington for men
and bOys. Eiseman Bros, 7th and u.
drought TO tho Bnr.


The following parties were arralgned in the
criminal court yesterday, and plead as follows;
John T. West, houSehreaKing, not guilty; Frank
Howe. alias Howard. alias Hawkins, alias But.
ler bigamy, not guilty; Jas. II. Jordan, forgery
and using the mail for fraud, not guilty: De
Wilter Dumas, false protenses, not guilty; VIM,
johnson, holIsebreaking, guilty; Andrew
White, mRnslHughter In killing Gottlieb
Cheese, not guilty; John w, Mcfarland, arsOl
uhree cases, not guilty; Sarah Jackson, grand
larceny, not guilty
GEDNEY HOUSE, NEW YORK,
Broadway aud FortleLh st.,
European Plan-Famous Restaurant
New aud elegant-Home like,
Rooms 81 per day upwards.
GEN. DAS MACAULEY 4 W. d. BOWERS.
BEST made Clothing in Washington for mel
and boys, Eiseman Bros, 7th and L,
National Republican., 1886-12-07
RAILWAY NOTES,

STRENGTHEN yourself physically by using
Red Star Cough Cure, No opiates. % cents.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Firo Mt HyattsyIIle.

BEST made Clothing In Washington for men
and boys, Eiseman Bros, 7th and L.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
For Heavy Wear
We would recommend
the
Porpoise Shoe.

VI SS'oS SiiSS'
This is an imported Eng
lish Leather, and is said to
be the most durable made.
Some makers say the up
pers will wear out three
pairs of soles. We don't
guarantee them to do this.
still we have confidence in
their wearing qualities.
The price ranges from 81
to SO.
Heavy and light weights
in Calf Goods. We can
show you full lines, from
the Heavy Walking Shoe
at So to the Finest French
Calf at $3.50. Then we
make a speciality of the
CURTIS SO Hand Made, in
Button, Balmorals, and
Congress.
We have not forgotten
those who want CORK
SOLE Shoes. Our stock of
these is not very large, but
we can show you a good one
at $3.50 and a better one
at 81.
The season for Evening
and Dress Shoes begins
about this time. We are
well prepared for you in
the way of
PATENT LEATHER GOODS.
Ours are all fresh and new
styles, and are perfect in
fit as goods can be. Take a
look at our stock. We think
quality and prices will
please you.
EdmOnStOn 4 Co.,
1899 and 134l + St.,
and 0i3 Pennsylvania Avenue
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Grain and ProrIsionn.
Following is the range OF prices In the Chicago
market, fuTnished by b. X. Plain a Co., 81. Cloud
/ Ruildinp nnrnar ~ Ninth and n afraola.
washington Stock Exchange.

The following list OF tho most active ttocks dealt
IN on the Washington Stock Exchange IL furnisheo
by Messrs. Bell q o.. bankers. No, 1aS7 Pennsyl.
anti
National Republican., 1886-12-07

HNNIIFIVNI4 HIVVN HNNNEI'
BALTIMORE, MD, Dec. 6.-Virginia 6s, con-
solidated, 1861; do. past due coupons, O5; do.
l0'40s, 431a; do. new 3s, &C bid to-day.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-06-25
BRISTOL.

Mr.. George Fiddler, Of Ipswich.
Dakota, is visiting his parents here. |
suppose he has come down to buy
horses for out West.
/ Mrs. Betsy Housam, after enjoying
the balmy breezes of Bristol for some
time, has left for Washington. D. c..
ola Racine. She will find her husband
at Washington.
Miss L. Fiddler came from Kenosha
Saturday to see her brother George, OF
Dakota.
Our turn has come at last. So we
shall not dry up and blow away with
the other dust.
Children's day came as promised
and large number of old children
were out TO see. The school did well
Not single balk in any recitation
MIR. Savage was on hand and gave &
good address, which | think the
scholars would understand. After
service IA meeting of church ant
society were held, and they voted
| to engage Rev. K. Savage tn preach FOL
one year. Mr.. I'll. Blackman made
| few appropriate remarks, and one grey
beard did tile seconding. Verify, Their
was anamber of Quakers there, AMI
they were silent. Now let the pew
do their duty. and we may hope tha
the preacher will keep the pulpit up t
the mark.
/ If you later growers do not loo
sharp Mr.. A. Epson win carry off til
blue ribbon.
/ think Squire Kellogg is impfoyin
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-06-25
DEATH OF CAPT. THEODORE
M. ACKERMAN

Capt. Theodore M. Alderman, a
former vessel master of this port, was
accidentally killed at Manistee, Mich,
on Thursday afternoon of last week.
Some repairs were being made on the
wheel of his tug, and he was standing on
a platform about twelve or fourteen feet
high, looking at the men, when he sud
denly fell to the deck of the tug below.
He was Immediately picked up, and was
found to be dead. 1t is supposed he
was attacked with apoplexy. His re.
mains were brought to this city on Sun
day on the tug Charles Williams, accom-.
panied by his wife and eldest son. Mrs
Alderman and three of her children
were in the east, where she had been
called by the illness of her father, and
was summoned home by the announce,
ment of the sad death of her husband
Capt. Ackerman's funeral services were
held in the M. E. church Sunday after.
noon, and were attended by many oil
our citizens. Rev. E. B. Lounsbury Off
ciated. Capt. Alderman had been in
the service of the Garfield tug line as
master of one of their tugs during a
period of IL or IA years.
Capt. Alderman, when resident oil
Kenosha, was part owner of the schooner
Heligoland, and also part owner and
sailing master of the schooner G. d
Norris. He was also at one period part
owner and sailing master of the schooner
Rouse Simmons. That he was but 81
years old at the time of his sudden de
parture shows that his life was marked
by restless activity. and that he expert
enced changes and viscissitudes in the
business affairs of life allotted to but few
of the navigators upon the lakes. His
entire life was illustrated by good habit.
and fidelity, and his genial and generous
nature secured to him friendly recogni
ton wherever he was personally known
During most of the day Sunday flag
hoated at half-mast on all the shippins
in this port and at the Life-Saying Sta
ton. 80
Deceased leaves wife and four chill
dren.
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SALEM.

Who will be the next to leave us?
The Willing Workers" met last
Friday evening. at the residence OF
Mr.. Roberts. of Fox River. A COOL
time is reported.
Miss Katie Miller, of Genoa Junction
is the guest of Miss Lizzie HELLER.
The talented ladies of Salem are fas,
departing. This time what Salem lost
Springfield, ILL.,. has gained.
School in District No. is expected
to close next week. Mr.. VIM. Browne,
the teacher, is well liked by both par.
ents and pupils.
Miss Lou Grant, who has been at
tending school at Evanston, ILL.,, the
past winter and spring, returned home
last Friday.
The sheep in the surrounding cOun-
try are fast losing their winter coats.
Wool buyers are plenty, but wool grow
erS are not anxious to sell.
Miss Susie Grant, who has been
teaching for the past year In Wheat
land, is expected home at the close of
her school, Friday. June 25.
Report says Fred Schenning has sold
a lot to Union Grove parties, who con-
template erecting store upon it.
The lady who furnished the Salem
correspondence for the TELEGRAPH
forseyeral yesrshavingrecently become
bride and removed from the town, we
are glad to welcome this new correspond
ent, and hope she will prove worthy
successor Of her predecessor, who was
one of the best correspondents ON the
paper. We take this method Of thank.
ing our late correspondent for her
many fayors, and trust her new life
will be one of happiness.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-06-25

On the petition for crOSS-Walk on MAIN
and Pearl streets the committee report
ed against granting same.
Motion Of Aid. Cantwell to accept re-
port lost.
Aid. Zievers moved that the prayer
be granted, which carried.
The committee on Lake shore protec-
ton reported having conferred with Mr..
Simmons, as instructed, and recom-
mended action by the council.
AID. Charles moved that the special
committee existing be authorized to pre-
sent plans and estimates, which carried.
The Mayor announced his appoint
ment of Joseph Newhouse as Chief o.
Police.
AID. Cantwell moved to confirm, which
was lost by the following vote:
Ayes-Rowe, Cantwell, Charles.
Nays-Widman, Neyers, Brady, Fanl
haber, FRANKIE.
Aid. Widman presented an amend
ment to ordinance No. 40, intending tt
allow licensed saloons to keep open OF
Saturday nights until IL P. NJ, which
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-06-25
SOMERS.
Refreshing showers on Tuesday last.
1t was getting dry again.

Refreshing showers on Tuesday last.
1t was getting dry again.
The rains of the fore part of last
week caused corn that had lain in the
dry earth for weeks to sprout.
Haying will soon be here. Some
few have begun to cut clover.
Mrs. Burgess was buried at lakewood
cemetery, Somers, on Saturday of week
before last, Rev. Rollins officiating.
She was sister of the late Mr.. Foster,
of this town, and. as [ am informed,
lived in this town for limited period
after her arrival in Wisconsin.
J.. Cook came on visit to his family
from Palmyra. stopping over Sunday.
The Presbyterian church foundation,
plasterine, ETC., is finished. The old
pews are to be replaced by new seats,
purchased in Racine.
Children's day was a success at the
Methodist church, the house being
crowded. Quite number of strangers
were present, as also number from
the Presbyterian congregation.
Rev. ?. Dougherty and daughter are
expected home early next week. 1t is
hoped the Presbyterian church will be
ready for services the first Sunday in
July.
The OZanne school wound up with
Il picnic in A. C. Ozanne's woods on
Friday last. The parents and friends
of the children were present to good
ly number. Among other enjOyments
was game of base ball with the Town
Hall school. The game was we'll con.
tested, resulting in the score of 81 foI
the Town Hall school and &c for the
other. Invitations have been sent to
the players to repeat the game at the
picnic on the Sd of July, which will
likely be accepted.
MIS-. Hoysradt came on visit to her
daughter, Mrs. A. G. Ozanne. accom-
panied by Mrs. Kingman. last week
The latter visited Mrs. o. Fink thi!
week.
Mrs. DIR. Leonard and daughter, o.
Kansas City. are visiting at Mrs. Jas
H. Fink's.
| Mrs. Norris returned to her home il
Sterling, ILL.,, on Tuesday of last week
much improved in health. Her father
DIR. Ozanne, accompanied her as far a
Chicago.
Miss Hattie Burgess has returne'
home from Oshkosh Normal.
Miss Fanny Bowker closed her tern
! i'm the Blackman school last week.
Will Spencer returned to New Yorl
last week, after visiting at his HON
, and other friends.
/. The currant worm that has in SOM
cases entirely stripped the bushes, j
others partially, is making his secon
onslaught. Very few, if any, red cul
rants will ripen in this section. Th
same is said to be true of large portion
> of Wisconsin and Illinois.
The new house of JAS. Spence is U
and enclosed and partially roofet
!, The carpenters are at work at Mr.. .
q Rhodes this week.
!. The rains of last week helped straw
!. berries very much. The crop is goo
one, and earlier than for some years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-06-25
HAY FEVER AND ROSE COLD

Are attended by an infiamed condition
of the lining membrane of the nostrils,
tear-ducts and throat, affecting the lungs.
An acid mueus is secreted, the discharge
is accompanied with burning sensa-
ton. There are severe spasms of sneez.
ing, frequent attacks of headache,
watery and infamed eyes. Ely's Cream
Balm is remedy that can be depended
upon. so cents at druggists by mail.
registered, 60 cents. Ely Brothers,
Druggists, Owego, N. Y.
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RACINE ITEMS.

| A pleasant reunion and camp fire wa
held by Governor Harvey post, No. Z
| G. A. r., at Racine, on Monday evening
| The Supreme Court has granted tn,
writ of error asked for in the case o
John Santry, now serving term o
twelve years in the state penitentiary fol
the murder of Michael Schulz.
John Jambor, who is under arrest
charged with exploding the bomb at the
residence of Mr.. Secor on the 10Th inst.
and who was SO badly wounded by the
explosion, is in fair way to recovery
although blood poisoning may yet set in
the rusty nails which penetrated the
flesh being especially dangerous.
Mrs. Hubbard Brown died at hex
home on the 18th inst. of consumption,
aged 81 years. Deceased came to Ra-
cine in 1916.
Mrs. P. L. Clark, formerly of Racine,
died very suddenly in Chicago on the
10Th inst, in the 18th year of her age.
Mr.. Peter Marten. one of the earliest
settlers of Racine, died at his home here
on the 18th inst, aged Is years.
The dead body of man, supposed to
have been in the water eight or ten days,
was found in the lake at Racine on SUM-
day morning. The man was stylishly
dressed, about six feet tall, and weighed
about $50 lbs.
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MARKETS.

Barley, No. 3, Acc: extra No. 3, Soc
No. 2. Coo.
Beans 81 .0O@1.10 for hand-picked
Butter-Old and low grades unstable
choice to fancy, 99124c; creamery, u
@15c.
Cheese -6(0Sc.
Eggs-10c.
Corn Ear, 22@25c; shelIed, 45c.
Oats-24@27c.
PotatOes-70c.
Beef, $S.0O05.OO per cwt; calves, 1915
Case per cwt., live weight; sheep,
3.O0(04.00 per cwt lambs, 500 (G3.00
each dressed hogs, $4.5004.8O.
Flour-Washburn's patent spring,
$500; Minnesota, 1915; do, straight,
500; Simmons. Arndt & Co.'s Sunny
side. $500; patent. $3.50; X, $500 J;
Richmond ground roller, $500.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-06-25


The commencement exercises to be
held at the Congregational church this
friday evening, June %, are open to
all interested in the public schools, ex-
cepting children below the grammar
grade. Exercises commence at 7:30 p.
NJ.
For SALE-133 acres of land in the
town of Somers, adjoining the city on
the west, being the Ridge lot belonging
to the estate of the late Judge Volney
French. The lot contains thrifty
young orchard and a grove of noble oaks,
overlooking the city and the lake, and
no more eligible location can be found
in the vicinity for any one desiring an
elegant building spot, ample grounds,
and susceptible of easy improvement.
The property will be sold at bargain,
and on easy terms Of payment. Apply
to Leonard Lee, or A. I'll. French, in
Masonic Block.