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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
Special Sale No. 8.

We shall endeavor to make this sale as
impressive on the minds of the public as
the word "Sailn was impressed on the ship
wrecked merchant.
There was terrible shipwreck at sea,
and all but the captain and s passengers
were lost. After 8 days suffering out on
float, the captain espled sailing vessel.
Overcome with JOY he shouted A sail A
sail The merchant, being asleep at the
time, had been dreaming of home and as
he always attended the auctions, the words
Of the captain so bewidered him that he
shouted in excitement, "Where is my cata-
loguef"
Now, no doubt this sale OF Short End
Goods will excite the community fully as
much, although no catalogue Is required, as
every piece is marked so plain In quality
and price that no one can go astray. Splen-
did value for you. We must have the
room for our Improvements, which we shall
shortly begin.
lot Of Pacific Dress Lawns, all short ends, 2'ac.
1t is early to buy, but Zoe will purchase dress.
i lot of light and medium Spring Prints, &c. Put
up same as our last years lawns.
lot Of Gamers fine shrting Percales, yard wide
0ilc; put up the same way.
lot oflight and dark "a satines, illc.
lot Of assorted Albatross and Nuns veiliugs
llgh:shRdes, &c.
lot of handsome Challes, DC.
lot Of yarn.dyed Saline, yard wide, different
patterns lOc.i some houses make big card at
l2lgc
lot of 40-incl Cashmere, % wool 12lac
1 lot Of velyet.EAect Tapestry, 25c just hall
price.
lot OF yard-wide Furniture Rep ex, super, l0c.
lot Of double.wIdth Mohalr light colors, Toe.
goods worth 37l2c.
lot OF Unbleached Cotton, 3i9c.
lot Of Unbeached Cotton DC,
lot Of Unbleaohed Cotton, 0iac.
Our pride of the West" Blcached Cotton, for this
time only, CSC.
LOT Of Oh Bleachcd sheeting, lie.
lot oflO-4 Bleached sheeting, 10c.
lot Of Unbleached Table Linen l5c.
lot Of best Oil.boied Renfrew Table Linen, in
navy blue, 3Sc.; worth 02lac,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

5Sc, cut price. Bronze Frame Mirrors, G
Ks. Regular price, csc.
SC, cut price. Hamburg Edgings, inches
wide. Regular price, 15c.
So, cut price. Imported Trimmed Hats
and al Bonnetsi Regular price, $H.
ings, inches wide. Regular price, SOC.
44c, cut price. Leather satchels, large
size, tan and black. Regular price, Csc.
Sl.SSS, Gu, price. Gloria Cloth Umbrella.
Regular price, 50.
S2.1s, cut price. Heavy stoclSlnett Jer-
sey, vost front, coat back. Regular price,
4Sc, cut price. Plush whlsb Holders and
Broom, embroidered. Regular price, 94c.
10c, cut price. 3-inch wide Wool Lace,
blue, green, and baige. Regular price, 1sc.
4sc, cut price. Mems Imported Scotch
Wool Gloves. Regular price, &c.
soc, cut price. Rolled Gold Earrings.
Regular price, 90c.
&c, cut price. Ladies' Hemmed Haudker-
chiefs, Union Linen. Regular price 12c.
sc, cut price. Pure Linen Ladies' Cape
Collars, Regular price, 12c.
35c, cut price. Jewsbury & Browns
Tooth Paste. Regular price, SOC.
csc, cut price. Plush Back Hand Mirrors,
nickel handle. Regular price, 4Sc.
PC, cut price. Fine Imported All-silk
Handkerchiefs, all colors. Regular price, 40c.
$l.25, cut price. Black Beaded Front.
Regular price, $3.4S.
Zoe, cut price. Hamburg Edgings and
Insertings. Regular price, 20c.
SOC, cut price. Felt Tidy, heavily embrol-
dered. Regular price, 75c.
10c, cut price. Pure Linen Cuffs, white
and colored. Regular price, zoe.
75c, cut price. Red Atwood Medicated
Vests and Pants. Regular price, 81.
75c, cut price. French Woven Corset, silk
stitching, scallopeed top. Regular price, Sl.25;;
81, cut price. Finest Imported Trimmed
Hats and Bonnets. Regular price, $l5.
19c, cut price. Electric Wire Brushes.
Regular price, 30c.
gle, cut price. Felt Hats, all colors, new
shapes. Regular price, Csc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
"TGll It Not in Gath '"

But we have struck it rich this
time. One of those mercantile
"landslid o 8" (metaphorlcally
speaking) that occur about once
in season happened in New
York within the last few days,
burying beneath it's weight a
famous and once wealthy whole
sale clothing house. Our buyer,
who has been on the alert for
just such ACCIDENTS. was there
on time. Now, if he doesn't know
q good thing when he secs it no.
body does. He at once invested
q little over $4,000 in the
choicest kinds of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
Reduced Rates TO Western Points via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

First. class tickets by this unrivaled line are
quoted as follows: Chicago, sl3; Columbus,
5000; Cincinnati, sll; Louisville, SlL5); In.
dianapolis, Sl2' 81. Louis $3.50; Detroit, ST..
The train service of the Pennsylvania railroad
Is uneXCeled Four fast express trains daily
from Washington to the west. The limited
express, which runs daily between Washington,
Columbus, and Cincinnati, is one of the most
completely appointed passenger trains in the
world embracing, as IL does, all the comforts
train is composed exclusively of dining, sleep.
ing, parlor, and smoking cars. Meals served
at the uniform rate Of 81. Secure your tickets
west by this train If you desire to make travel
a pleasure. Consult agents of the company
before you purchase tickets to the west from
Washington,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
ElectricIty I'm Neryonsness.

Irritability of temper, want of mental
energy, spinal weakness, impaired nutrition,
and all troubles arising from dlsordered,
nervous system are quickly relieved by
electricity rightly applied DIR. Nicholson,
1905 f street, graduate, is very successful
in all nervous and functional diseases. The
doctor does not use medicine, but electricity
alone
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

VISITORS desiring elegant accommodations
should call and see those offered at the Hotel
Arno, one block from Lafayette square This
house Is steam heated and newly furnished
throughout american and European PLAN;
nriCcs reasonable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
How to Stop Careless Driving,

"Dhvers should pay attention to their
business You are fined 800 or two months
In Jail" were the words of Judge Smell yes
telday after hearing the testimony against
Arthur Il, Kelly, the Willard Hotel omni-
bus driver, who collided with a herdic on
Pennsylvania avenue near Twelfth street
Thursday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
Remarkable Bargains in DOmes.
tic Goods.

10-4 Blankets from $3.50 to SO.
2 cases Wool Blankets from auction, ia,
s4.25, worth $3.50.
White Crochet Spreads, 81 and $1.25.
Extra size Marsellles Quilts, $225, worth
s2.75.
Bleached Double Damask Table Linen,
size, former price S1.12l.
so dozen SIS German Plaid Napkins at 75c
per dozen.
SIS Cream Napkins, 81 10 per dozen.
5-S White Damask Napkin, hemmed, ex-
ira value, 81 per dozen.
"a Bleached Canton for lining.
Table Cloths, extra heavy, 75 and sic.
Just received, case Of ga Marble Cloth,
which we shall sell at zoe per yard.
Hosiery and Mems Furnishings.
Cents, Ladies', and children's, all kinds
at popular prices.
Full line Of Laundered and Unlaundered
Shirts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

John Noonan, who shot John RidgeIy,
colored, at the gas house was tried in po-
lice court yesterday for assault with intent
to kill. The case was continued until to-
day for further testimony.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
Mems, Youths, Boys, and Children'S
Clothing.

Which we bought at about 49c
on the dollar of the cost of pro-
duction. 'Tis true the season is
far advanced, and 1t requires
NERVE" to buy so largely at this
time of year, but we have an
abiding faith in the good sense
Of the people of Washington.
They, too, know a good thing
when they see it. They have
given us substantial proofs OF
their confidence, and we now
owe it to them that we should
take some risk for their benefit.
1t is pretty generally known that
we make our patrons full part
ners in every advantageous pur-
chase we make. Therefore, we
have spread out on our counters
for your inspection verita-
BILE feast in fine raiment
for men and boys at about
SO cents on the dollar of the
cost of manufacture. 1t is now
for you to prove whether or not
our faith in your sense and judg-
ment was well founded. Now is
your golden opportunity. Seize
it before it fades forever from
your view.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

PARTIES can have every luxury at the Hotel
west, ana will be charged only for meals taken
in the house. The hotel Is the most thoroughly
equipped for every comfort, and the charges
nSOnoblp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

THE Hotel ArnO, sixteenth street northwest
one block from Lafayette square, Is the mos
elegant fitted private hotel this side of New
York, and the prices are lower for the accom-
modatOns than can be obtained In Washing
tim.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
CLOAKS AT CUT PRICES.

So, cut price. Norfolk Jackets, Boucle
and Homespun Cloth, sizes 32, "a, 30. Regu-
lar price, Sl1.50.
S6.75, cut price. Bouclc Cloth, double
breasted, loose front, tlght-itting back,
sizes 32, 81, SO, SO. Regular price, 50.
$7.4S, cut price. Ladies' Visites of Boucle
Cloth, feather trimming all around, sizes "a,
36, 80, 40. Regular price, $40.
$T75, cut price. Nisite of Bison Cloth,
with feather or astrakhan trimming, sizes
"a, 80, 3S. Regular price, $l0.T5.
$10.9S, cut price. Brown Brocaded Velvet
Nisite, feather trimmed, sizes "a, 30, 3s.
Regular price, SIG.
$7.9S, cut price. Silk Matelasse Visite,
black fur trimming, sizes "a, 80. Regular
price, Sl0.9S.
SIS, cut price. Seal Plush Visite, with
feather trimming, satin lined, sizes "a, 80,
IS. Regular price, S25.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23
Plush Lambrequins,


Reduced from $40 TO $3.50.
Reduced from SIS to $40.
Also one A Plush Cover, reduced from
$40 to So.
Table Covers aud scarfs at greatly re-
duced prices.
Silks and Black Goods.
24-lnch Black surah, s0c worth 81.
24-inch Black American Gros Grain, 81;
worth $1.15.
Black Satin Brocades, 75c; worth 81.
Black Imported Gros Grain, 81 80 up 10 So.
10-inch silk Brocaded Velvet, worth Sl.25,
now Csc.
24-inch Black silk Brocaded Velvet, $3.50;
worth $3.50.
Velvet Corduroy, 69c; worth 81.
Double-width Black Cashmere, ice; worth
csc.
4O-inch Black Cashmere, ESQ., original
price 35c.
Atwood 4O-inch Cashmere now reduced
TO 40c.
Gilberts suitings, all wool, 54-inch, SOC
per yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-23

500, cut price. slcllenue Silk, tape fringe,
silk lined "a mourning garment), sizes 80,
40. Regular price, $50.
$3.50, cut price. Atwood Newmarket,
double-breasted, box-plaited back, sizes 81,
3S, 40. Regular price, IS.
Sc, cut price. Berlin Twill Newmarket,
double-breasted, plated back, sizes 81, 36,
3s, 40. Regular price, 1918.
81, cut price. Berlin Twill Newmarket,
astrakhan trimming, plated back, sizes 81,
30, IS, 40. Regular price, Sl4.5O.
$14, cut price. Berlin Beaver Newmarket
silver fox trimming, sizes 36, 80. Regular
price, $3.50.
1913, cut price. Broclde Velvet New
market, plated back, sizes 81, 36, 3S. Regu-
lar price, 81.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

apathy of the rest of the county, has,
very naturally managed in her own
interest. But there seems to be
general sentiment this fall that the
country must have fair treatment and
liberal representation upon the county
ticket. Nor is this sentiment the
outcome of a feeling of jeal-
ousy or bitterness toward Mitchell.
1t is merely desire for justice and is
demand that we feel Mitchell must
concede to be justiiable. Outside of
the matter of right, expediency de-
mands that the republicans must be
careful in their nominations. A ticket
giving all the important nominations
to Mitchell men goes into the field
doomed to almost certain defeat. Par
ty ties and party allegiance with
great many has grown so weak that
the smallest strain snaps it asunder.
Already, before the meeting of the con-
vention, men who have always been
known as staunch republicans are fig
uring upon the probable mistakes Of
the coming convention and preparing
to work for the peoples" nomination.
The convention October 6 must make
no mistakes.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01
The County Situation.

Mt. Vernon Gazette: The republi-
can convention for the nomination of
county officers is called to meet at
Mitchell, October 9th. Nearly every
office has from two to a dozen aspir-
ants, and the convention promises to
be very interesting. For the past six
years, or eyer since the existence of
Mitchell, the county officers have
either been residents Of Mitchell or of
the immediate vicinity, the only ex-
ceptions being the superintendent,
the assessor and coroner. The county
outside Of Mitchell has over one-half
the population and pays three-fourths
of the taxes of the county and it seems
nothing but fair that such large rep
resentation should have some say in
the distribution of the county offices.
Heretofore the country has been very
modest in its demands, in fact it has
made no demand, but has stood quietly
by and let Mitchell manage the politi.
cal affairs of the county, and she
J nothing 10th, taking advantage of the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01
Commissioner Blacks Report.

WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-Commis-
sioner of pensions Black has filed with
the secretary of the interior his report
of the operation Of the pension bureau
for the fiscal year ended June Both,
1886: For expenses Of Office $8O5,962
has been covered back into the treasury.
The clerical force during the year has
been cut down one hundred. From the
report it appears that in June 30, last
there were 365,783 pensioners on the
rolls, composed of 265, 1854 army invalids,
80,262 army widows, minor child
ren and dependent relatives, 1854 navy
invalids, 1917 navy widows, minor
children, ETC., 1889 survivors of the
war of 1872; showing loss during the
year of 1,4O6 of this class. The amount
paid for pensions during the year was
$63,797 ,63161. The difference in the
in the amount paid and the annual
value, representing accrued and
arrearage pensions paid during the
year 16O,416 certificates of all kinds,
including 1889 increase certificates
issued to widows and dependents un-
der the act of March 10. 1886 were
issued during the past year. The
report shows a vast increase in the
work OF officers. This is especially
true OF the special examination divi-
sion, which the commissioner says has
saved the government over $3,OOO,OOO
The amount of expenditures for sta
tionary, printing and binding has been
diminished $l3.68S for the past year.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

We print in another column the
views of the Mt. Vernon Gazette on
the division of county offices, which
are in the main based on reason. But
the Gazette should have been more
careful in its statements as to the rel
ative population and tax-paying re-
sponsibility Of Mitchell and the county.
1t says that the county outside of
Mitchell pays three-quarters of the
taxes and has over one-half the popu-
lation. The figures say that the as
sessed valuation of Dawson county is
$1,3D,OOO; that the proportion of
Mitchell township is s614,535: and of
Mitchell city is $526,577; which hardly
bears out the claim of the Gazette. As
to the population there is no way of
getting an accurate estimate, but that
point can go for what it is worth.
AS to the tendency of Mitchell to
take the bulk of the offices heretofore,
the Gazette admits that the country
was responsible for it. So far as the
REPUBLICAN is concerned, it cares not
where mans residence may be, SO
long as he is fit for the Office he aspires
to fill. In politics, as in love and war,
all is rneasurably fair, and if the coun-
try with its majority acquiesces in the
appropriation of the best offices by the
town, there ought to be no ground fo1
complaint.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

The following extract from a letter
written by Congressman Hill after his
return from Dakota will bear careful
reading by those who are hastily in
clined to endorse his measure. 1t is
the first clear statement of his PROPOSE
tion that has been made and is signif-
cant. The logic of it is that a minority
can defeat the division of the territory.
For instance, if South Dakota on a vote
of $4,000 shall give majority of 10000
for division, and North Dakota on
vote of 10000 should go 10000 against
it, there would be a net majority
of 10000 in the whole territory, yet
division would be defeated. The prop
osition of Mr.. Hill is undemocratic and
grossly unfair, and we trust the able
advocates of division throughout the
territory will awake to the fact that
they have been giving aid and COM
fort to man who thus far is the worst
enemy to their cause that has been
discovered. Here is Mr.. Hills state
ment:
You will observe by reading my bill
that 1 do not recognize the right Of the
majority of the whole territory to de-
termine the question, or, in other words,
that [ do not recognize the right of the
people of the south part of the territory
to vote for division on any line, un-
less they have the cooperation and
sanction of the people of the north half
Of the territory, SO my bill provides
chat before the territory can be divided
it should receive a majority of the
votes south of the 46th parallel and a
majority of the votes north of the 46th
parallel. This precaution was taken
by me to prevent the people of the
south half from controlling those of
the north. If the people north Of the
46th parallel do not desire. division,
they ought to be able and willing to
trust themselves. I am utterly opposed
to the Harrison bill. would not have
voted for it under any circumstances,
nor would I vote for any bill dividing
the territory unless knew the people
| wanted it.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

For once in the history of Dakota
politics the result of a territorial con-
vention has been reached by direct
route instead of through the circuitous
channel of combinations. Judge
Clifford was nominated because he was
by all odds the strongest man in the
field, and his strength could not be
shaken. The opposition elements
worked until daylight Wednesday
morning to make some sort of sue
cessful combination, but in vain, and
acknowledged their defeat like men.
They asked as a concession, however,
that their most prominent candidate,
Gen. Allen, be given the chalrmanship
of the central committee. This Judge
Clifford generously granted, believing
that in a convention of republicans
there should be no vindictiveness, but
rather magnanimity after victory was
won. The central committee as con-
stituted. therefore, has seventeen
members, including the chairman,
representing the opposition, and
eighteen of Mr.. Gifford's friends.
| AS the time is at hand when personal
differences in the party are to be sunk
in the face of an aggressive and grow
ing enemy-growing for brief season
on the nutriment furnished by federal
patronage-this apparent concession is
no concession at all but mastery
stroke Of policy. Gen. Allen is an old
time political organizer, and has
already mapped out plan by which
the republican party of the territory
will be put in the best possible work
ing order, not alone for this campaign
but for future effective service. Thcs'
who assume that he will attempt tt
use the committee to further sectiona
ends do gross injustice to a gentlema,
whose course during the canvass jus
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

Roswell Miller, General Manager
milwaukee & ST. Paul: We are in re-
ceipt of your favor of the 18th inst, an
nouncing that your company has
decided to reduce it's rates of passenger
fares on all its lines in the state of
Minnesota to three cents per mile for
all tickets purchased before entering
the cars, in accordance with recon-
mendation Of this board, such new rates
to take effect at the earliest practical
bic date, not later than October Is. We
desire to express to you personally, and
to the company which you represent,
our great satisfaction with the action
you have taken. We are confident that
the people of this state will share in this
sentiment and we trust that the result
will show. that your course herein is
not only just, but in all respects wise,
and as beneficial to the company as it
is to the public. E.S. WARNER,
SecretarV,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

The REPUBLICAN, had not intended
to go into the details of the Yankton
convention, with reference to the re-
lative positions of the several factions
before the solid strength of Judge Gift
ford forced the combined opposition
to yield to him, for these post-mortem
discussions are seldom profitable, and
at this juncture in the politics of the
territory are positively demoralizing.
But certain free-talking gentlemen of
north and central Dakota, while on
their way home from the convention,
have been interviewed and speak in a
boastful manner of their shrewdness in
securing as they claim the machine, as
though there had been some very fine
work on the part Of the minority.
If these blatant individuals voice the
sentiments of their respective sections
they should be promptly muzzled. If
central and north Dakota learned one
thing at Yankton, it was that south
Dakota is solid at last, and nothing but
its magnanimity gave them any show
ing at all. The situation was simply this:
Judge Clifford went to Yankton with
the strength to nominate him on the
first ballot. After two days and nights
of hard effort the Grigsby, Allen and
Gordon managers were. forced to the
conclusion that the Clifford men were
immovahle, and, like Davy Crockett's
coon, came down without a shot. The
placing of Gen. Allen at the head OF
the central committee was graceful
act on the part of Judge Clifford and
among men Of honor would be so re-
garded and appreciated. AS to the
make up of the committee it was left
largely to representatives from the
several districts, and was part of no
agreement.
1t may be wise policy and shrewd
politics for a faction fairly and
squarely defeated, and yet treated with
rare generosity by the victors, to sneer
at that generosity and attempt to make
it appear forced; but we doubt it.
There is hereafter, one installment Of
which will be due about the time the
next legislature meets at Bismarck,
and it would seem as though a minori-
ty having so much at stake could afford
to be at least decent.
We consider united republican
party as of vastly more Importance
than any apparent sectional advantage,
and we look on Judge Gifford's mag
nanimity at Y ankton as movement to-
ward harmony that ought to be met on
all hands in the same manly spirit
with which it was made.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1886-10-01

closed has been open and manly in
every respect, and who accepted defeat
gracefully and with no shadow of Bit
ternass.