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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
These Were Talking Parrots.

A good-looking man entered a Seventh
street store Wednesday and asked TO be directed
to another store. The clerk gave the desired
information. 81 am captain Of the vessel John
Henry, and / have Just got In from the Madeira
Islands. have now lot of parrots on bonrd
Iwould like to get rid of five of them at least"
what do you want for themY' asked the
clerk, with vision of big speculation In his
mind.
Indeed don't know. What are they
worth p
"If they are takers they ought to be worth
50 apiece"
bother the life out of the crew. will settle
the matter am short by 70 cents to pay q
bill, Let me have 1t and you can take the
polls"
The clerk, paid the money, and an hour
afterward took cage big enough to hold "A
dozen polls down TO tho Seventh street
wharf. After long search the only boat he
found was the canal boat John Henry, and
there Mere no pnrrois.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

The following marriage licenses have been
issued; Andrew Pendleton and Lucinda Cole g.
man, George W. Boone jr., and Mary L. Lee,
Samuel Smith and Mary Crawford, Augustus
W. Abbott and Julia r. johnson, Paul Huber
and Karollne Tuchs, w. II. Holmes, of Balti-
more, Md, and Mamie L. Harper, OF this city;
Louisa Hooper, of Georgetown, b c.; Benz.
Cox and Eliza Jones, @. II. Baldwin and Annie
Thomas, VIM. Thomas and .Hanrictte Brooks
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
Bvery Woman Knows Them.

The human body Is much like good clock
or watch In It's movements; If one goes too slow
or too fast, so follow all the others, and bad
time results II one organ or set of organs
works imperfectly, pervefsion OF functional
effort of all the organs is sure to follow, Hence
II is that the numerous ailments which make
woman's life miserable are the direct Issue of
the abnormal action of the uterine system.
For all that numerous class Of symptoms-and
every woman knows thom-there is ono un-
falling remedy, DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Pre-
scriptiop,n tho faYorite Of the sex.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

man named Thomas, from Patrick county,
jumped from passenger train on the Virginia
Midland railway, Just as 1t was nearing Alexan-
was badly cut about the head. He was at.
tended by DR.. Powell, and Is now at the iu-
Urinary. On hearing the whistle blow he sup
Iising from his seat In the car ran to the door
and jumped of, with the result as above stated,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
The LilIy Gang wants a PARDON.

Efforts are being made to secure the pardon
of Thomas Jones, alias Wood; Edward Nor
rell ChGs. Wood, alias Fitzmorris Ohas Lilly
alias Collins, alias James Thornton They are
the men who attempted to crack the safe OF II
/. Jennings shop a few years ago, and when
detected by Sergeant Amiss they fired at the
officer, and brutally assaulted him. They
eight years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

Virginia Is heard FROM" said the cautious
District government clerk yesterday.
"How loud this time" asked the reporter.
John Willis wants TO be sanitary inspector.
He is indorsed by Hons. ]. S. Barbour and
Eppa Hunton."
"Any Washlngtonians?
John c. Bland, OF Georgetown. would not
mind being, sanitary inspector" The clerk
then scratched his ear and walked of.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

The commissioners have addressed Chair.
man barbour letter in regard to House bill
1904, which provides for the granting of a
charter to the Washington Traction Company.
The commissioners are not In favor Of granting
the charter. They say that the route laid out
accommodations, and they see no need for this
road nj this time
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

d. c, Jones, a commission merchant, was ar
rested yesterday on a warrant sworn out by
Mrs Braselman, which charged Jones with an
indecent assault on her 1l-yearold daughter
TSs also arrested Tor eomplIefiy IN ibe AZ
Mr.. Jones denies the act.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named:
Masonic--Lebanon, No. 2, Masonic Temple;
Hiram, No. 10, Masonic Temple; Columbia
Temple.
l.. o. o. F.-CentraI, No. 1, odd Fellows
Hail. Eastern, No. 7, odd Fellows Hall; Me-
chanics, No. l6, Georgetown; Metropolis No.
16, Moores Hall, Ninth street.
Knights of Pythias -Syracusians, No. 10,
Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street north
west; Washington Division, No. /, Uniform
Rank $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
g: 4. R.--Georgc Q. Meade, No. 5, Seventh
and l. streets.
l.. o. M.-Lafayette, No. 10, Seventh aud L
streets,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
Closing Out Our Dry Goods.

We have determined to close out our entire
stock OF Dress Goods at and below cost; all 25,
the entire stock of silks, Satins, and Dress
Goods of every kind. BAUM's, Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

c. ENGEL's Sons, wholesale and retail deal
ers in all kinds of vegetables aud fruits, 5S7,
tSS $50. 500, and 69l Center market Ninth
street wing. Early vegetables a specially.
Marketing delivered. Telephone call '9G--3.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

"DAIsY SOAP DUST has become quite q by
word in the last few days. 1t Washington
article, and is now in usei In the leading hotels,
Frank Wards diaries, &c. II certainly makes
things shine 1t Is for sale in all the grocery
stores, and seems to do better work than any
thing eyer used for cleaning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

THE National Manufacturing Company made
n street parade yesterday with a brass band
nnd about thirty men and boys, with banners,
dressed In Mlkado suits. They were adyertis.
ing the DAISY SOAR DUST" which has a high
reputation for cleansing purposes,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
Here Comes the Skirmish.

Picked from Different Parts OF the
Store
Ladies' Fine Gauze Vests, low neck, short
sleeves. Jersey fit, $50.
Ladies' Fine Gauze Vests, pompadour neck,
short sleeves, jersey fit, 49c.
tiful styles, DC.
1900 yards OF Unbleached Crash, yards In o
piece, 15c.
Continuation OF our Vest-front, Hercules
Braid, and Coatback Jersey, 99c sold by some
other houses for liz.
70 dozen assorted silk Mltts, 10 black, cream,
white, tan, pink, for ladies aud misses, lac.
These goods just arrived.
Gents Fine Alllinen Hemstitohed Haudker-
chiefs fancy border for 25c; manufacturers
imperfection slightly visible,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

Lieut. Henry ]. Hunt, IT,, U. s. N, died at
$3.50 o'clock on "Wednesday might at the resi-
dence Of his father, at Soldiers Home OF con-
sumption. In 1880 Lieut. Hunt volunteered
for service on the Inflated ship Rodgers, which
was burned in the Arctic regions whileinsearch
ofthe Jeanette, In1SSi Lieut.. Hunt agaluvol.
unteered TO accompany Commodore Schley to
60 to the relief of Lieut.. Greedy and party and
the exposure incident TO the trip developed
lung troubles. He leaves two boys. The
funeral will. take place at Soldiers, Home to-
day, where the remains will DO Inferred.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
The Bon che
s1e-s1s SEVENTH STREET.
Some Specialties,

Many gentlemen always
want towear black coats on
dressy occasions. even in
warm weather.
For such we have made
special preparation. First,
we mention some very fine
imported worsted goods. A
new pattern of diagonal,
made up very light and as
handsomely m a de and
trimmed as custom work.
These are cut in the latest
style, and any gentleman
may feel himselfweu dress
ed in one of them. Second,
we mention a light weight,
black "Cloth-faoed Diagon-
al" Very dressy G 90. dis
w hi G h will not wear
sidney" These are spe-
cially desirable for gentle
men WhoWant very service
able goods and goods that
will look well as long as it
lasts.
In Business Suitswe show
exclusive lin Q SHAT. is,
| styles which no one else in
Washington sells.
We buy a large variety of
Fancy and Mixed CASH
mere Suits, and but few of a
kind, thus preventing any
particular style from be-
coming common" We get
in new lines almost every
week, and are thus able to
keep up a fresh, new stock
all through the season.
We invite special atten-
ton to our Business Suits.
Sack and Salisbury Goats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

Like Barnunn
We are here again. The only difference is that
we appear once week throughout the season,
while Barnum only appears once year. He
is known as the smartest and shrewdest show
man ON earth, and, like the Combination, he
has many imitators, but no equal-gives you
more for your money than any travelling or
home enterprise In America. Does our intro
ductory strike your Ifnot, we know our bar
gainswill.
We have a line OF those Atwood Dress Goods
on hand, in single and double width, in short
lengths. We concluded to put knife into the
former price and cut them now while the
weather Is not yet too warm.
36-ineh Black Cashmere. short length, lie.
27.inch Atwood Cancels Hair Suitlngs, light
shade and short length, loo.
27-inch Atwood Canvas Brocade, light shade
and short length, loo.
3S.inch Double-width An-wooll Canvas and
Homespun, short length, 25o.; beige ecru, and
Light browns
36-inch Atwood Cheviotlnes, brown, black,
and navy, short length, Csc.
The above five lots are so cheap that there is
not apenny profit per yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

Find anywhere such variety OF solid and sub
stantlal clothing Tor men and boys. They are
better made than ever. EIsEMAH Bros, Manu-.
taclurers, Clothiers, and Tailors. 7tth aud Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

10 wonder about the quality, fit, or style, and
low prices OF our clothing, for we are the only
manufacturing clothiers aud tailors of Wash
ington, EIsEMAN Bros, corner Seventh and Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

The Necessity Of a Free Bridge.

Cool weather OF last Saturday stayed the
rush from EIsEMAN Bros. Manufacturers
Clothiers and Tailors, corner Seventh and L.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

0fthe season, when work presses, it's safest to
leave your orders for clothes early In the week
EIsEMAN Bros, manufacturing clothiers aud
tailors, Seventh andE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

LIoIrTNIYo Rops OF sufficient surface and
properly placed are to lightning what agood
root is TO min. ]. II. Kuehhng.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

DAVID SCOTT champion Australian cricketer,
says St. Jacobs Oil actalike magic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07

ELECTRIC work of oil kinds done. J. II.
Kuehling, 4l9 Twelfth street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
An Alexandria Wedding.

AT this time have lightning rods repaired Or
new ones. ]. II. Knehling.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
ParasOls. ParasOIs.

A Fine Line of All the Latest Novelties.
lot of Children's Cotton Parasols, sc.
ls-inch Black camilla ParasOls, 23c,
20 Z" 3lc.
% " " 39c,
10 Ribbed Bingham Umbrellas. soc.
Fancy Saline Parasols, soc.
LOT OF all coiors Satin Coachings, SOC.
2sinch Twill silk Umbrellas, paragon frame,
$780,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-07
MILLINERY.

We can show you the most de-
sirable shapes in fine Milan, Braid,
Leghorn, and Fancy Pearl Straw
Hats, all .colors, trimmed and un-
trimmed, at the lowest prices.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05
East Lake Par

formerly the property of Edmund Wilson, lying
Philadelphia Pike and Market street extended.
The situation of this property is well known to
of the people of Wilmington, as it has been in tbeu
sion of the Wilson family for more than sixty yean
property is admirably suited for Building Sitesben
and commanding fine view Of the Delaware Rus
the surrounding country.
IL has been divided into Building Lots Of
sizes, fronting on broad avenues. A large Lake,
prising about six acres will be built on the rear pom
this ground. The fine grove Of large trees that no
cupies the rear potion of this property adonn
Lake, will be set aside as Park and will not only
source OF pleasure and convenience to the future rel
of this place, but to all the people Of Wilmington
has already made this grove romantic spot, whc ,
be further enhanced in beauty by a drive around TIL
and Lake.
1t is proposed to sell these Lots either for
monthly payments OF ten dollars each. The plan |
ment will enable all persons. no matter how mo
their means, to secure what is believed to be the
Lots ever offered to the people of this city. Whya
cheaps Because you can buy them at first cost
25xl0O feet and over for SIS and upwards. As
the street railway is laid in front OF this properly
lots will double and treble in value. It is expece
this railroad will be laid past this property to the
terry by January l, 1887.
Purchasers of Lots will pay their inatalments !
Security. Trust and Safe DEPOSIT Com
No. SIG Market street, Wilmington Delaware an
all instruments are paid it will execute de9d IN lee
to the purchaser. A printed Brief Of Title OF the
erty, extending back so years, will aecomfany eE
Come to George r. Townsends Office NO. OIL
let street, and see the manager, who will enc" "
plans and give all information -,
.jy29-4t slang
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

THOUGH WORK Is plenty and times
better than they were some time ago,
they are nothing like ~ good % they
were before the present naturalization
Q me into power. All expectations
that they will be as good might - well
b abolished first % last, - manutactur.
'ors and money lenders are determined to
sail along very close to shore during
this administration for fear Of free
trade squalls and cyclones. 1t the PEG
pc want return of good times again
they can have them by electing james
lG. Blaine or some other good Rspublt,
can President. They cannot have good
times with free-trade President ut the
head Of the Government.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05
WhoSays So2 We Say So
Nuf Sed.

That our $500 Shoes in
Button Balls and Congress
are genuine hand-sewed,
both in welt and fair stitch,
and is the only genuine
hand-sewed Shoe ever put
on the market at the above
price to the consumer. We
also have a $500 Shoe,
which is a fair representa-
ton of our So SO Shoe; the
only difference being that
the $500 Shoe is machine
sewed instead of hand
,sewed. Call ate examine
these Shoes and Save One
Dollar on each pair OF
Shoes.
Also a full lire of X. OF
L. Shoes in stock. At
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

the same as the ones that
are here but we cut down
price one-htth and sell them
at 30 cents the yard. Why
We would rather sell a
fourth more at a fifth less.
By so doing we sell more
goods. please more people,
and get a tri1e more profit
but the profit is nothing tc
speak Of.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05
EAST LAKE park
A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INvFS7Mr|

No intelligent person needs TO be told q, ~;
day that the safest of all modes of investing mo,.u
put it into lands on the outskirts of large and ao.
cities. The mere lapse of time brings with sa
owner of such Real Estate profit such as ca ~
in no other way with so little cost or exertjon
policy of investing in Building Lots on the outsE
New York city proved to be the foundation Of hs
colossal wealth OF the Astor family of New York h
nothing OF ether cases in different parts Of the 81
and world
A beautiful and elevated tract Of land has been
chased and named
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

Here are two new trihes
for men from Virgoe Mid
dleton & Co, London. The
Fusileer, by which fiery name
is described a very peaceful
all-the-way-throu line n
four-ply standing collar of
the latest shape. S. 90 a
dozen. And a four in-hand
silk neck-tie of butchers
blue-a mild-toned blue with
white figure. rs cents each.
West of Arcade, first counter
Child's long stockings
brown and garnet mixed at
IS cents a pair. They were
IS cents and would be yet
!if they went by worth but
somehow they don't 60 fast
enough. We had too many.
That's the why OF it.
Mems Isle thread half
hose in all popular col ors ex-
cept black at IS cents. Just
in yesterday. The price is
eff one third. Smart buy ing
gives you that bargain and
another of equal cheap
ness in mems fancy striped
half hose.
| Both Chestnut and Market street cen
tiers have these.
Two days ago we gave
some good advice about car
pets. Boiled down it is
simply this. Z" Buy early
New American patterns ir
lMoquettes, Brussels, anc
Tapestry are in now. English
goods will be in about two
weeks. Our carpet depart
ment is the centre of tina
trade in Philadelphia.
Second floor, Market street.
The Inconvenience tron
building has been ",
slight this summer and from
this onward is likely to bt
less.
joHN WANAMAKEg.
0haesuus, thirteenth and kzrke
streets and G,ty-hau square.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

THE PROMISED economy Of the pres
ent Congress Is one Of the most glarine
shsms that ever stared the American
people in the face. 1t started ont un-
der the plea Of economy and the prompt
transaction OF business by changing the
rules Of the House and yet 1t has gone
S69 600, 900 deeper into expense than
any preceding Congress since the Wal
closed. The highest appropriations oil
any Republican Congress since the Wal
were $232 900, 900; the total appropria
tons for the present under Democratic
economy, amount to 1874, 600, 600. Bal
ance in favor OF Republican rule, $l42,
OOO, 900.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05
WHAT is IT

You need for the rest of
the Summer? A Suit Coat
ind Vest, odd Pantaloons
or anything else in Our
Establishment? Prices are
away off, but the main idea
is to get rid of the goods
and come out whole. We
still have a very good as
sortment of Thin Clothing
of all descriptions, which
we are selling at prices with
which we invite comparison
II you want a Suit or q
part of one made, you have
a splendid opportunity Of
getting one at a very low
price, as we don't care to
carry any piece goods il
prices will move them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05
" ANAM Ara EMS

PHILADELPHIA, Thursday August 8, 1885
Dog days discount Indian
Summer. The bright cham
payne of the clear brisk air
is full OF inspiration. Three
days Of it. 1t brings people
out of to wn and country to
the store. The counters with
long rows Of shoppers indi-
cate October but it's August
still, How long will we
have it? While the weather
man complies the answer we
and our visitors will make
the most of it.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

THE INDICATIONS that the morocco
strike is about TO come to an end are
like the bright edges Of dark cloud.
1t is sincerely hoped that the entire
darkness will soon disappear entirely,
that our strikers will all soon be at
work, and our morocco industry will
once more go along upon solid basis
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

GEDNEY house, NEW YORK,
Broadway and 10th Street,
Opposite Casino and
Metropolitan Opera House.
Rooms 81 a day and upwards.
Restaurant of unsurpassed excellence.
Coolest hotel In the city.
New and elegant.
A home for families.
A resort for business men.
GEN. BAN MAoAULEY and
WALTER b. BOWERS, Proprietors.
Near m. Y. o. and West Shore Depots.
Broadway cars pass the door.
This ptper In reading room.
JySeeod-' wv CIV
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05

Thirty days ago we told of
a big operation in Hamburg
Embroideries-probably the
largest single trade in such
goods ever made in this or
any other country. But they
weren't all embroideries
There were laces, Egyptian
and Oriental, and curtains
and Examines and Swiss
things generally which for
want of better name are
called Hamburgs. One of
the misnomers OF trade. The
stutfs so-called We're not in
vented nor made in Ham
burg, only SOLD there as
handmade while the won
dertul machine that did the
work was still a sec e. at St.
Gall
t. show them all at once
would have taken the room
and stopped the sale in IS OF
our 80 departments, And
therefore we have been open
ing and showing and selling
them ever since. The busy
hum about the Hamburg
counte has been constant.
The piles have been built up
and sold down many times,
And bargains are still there
Glance at the show as you
come in the Arcade from
Chestnut street Then 90
lon to the counters southwest
from the center.
Examines at 20 cents. The
i75o pieces that came here
thirty days ago are down tc
la few scores. Their days
lage numbered, Don't come
there two weeks hence ane
complain that you can't fint
Them.
I Wide cambria houncings
4 Embroidered. Forty-fivt
4 inches deep, for dresses O
'Iskirts. Half price. The,
go now at 55c to $3.50. TIL
,, narrow widths are goin 6
lquick at funny little prices
ust here too are colore,
embroidered chambrays an,
cambrics-a beautiful as
lsortment and for ladies G
Exclusive tastes fine cam
brics, nainsook and Swiss c
r rare patterns and choic
! qualities.
4 On one of these counter
s are printed piques, that ar
''Inot pique at all, but welts c
9 as the English say, cords
/. There are white grounds an
II cream and pretty figures i
algrey, blue, red, brown an
~ black. We have sold thel
bravely and are selling ther
q still and have more to com
:. jail bright and new. Thos
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-05
RUSSELL'S
"a BEE HIVE "
300 Market Street,

The last call on Midsummer
GOODS. A desperate mark
down.
Parasols reduced in price for
the last time this season.
Balarc e of Stock of Beige and
Cream L,ces down.
A few Lace Collars down 10
half price.
FANS. FANS. Price is no
object. We want the money
and not The fans,
A few broken lines Of Corsets.
Not all yes. Your choice at
one-half price.
The last mark down on Sum-
mer Hosiery and Gloves. Some
at one-half and some three-fourth
prices. Our loss and your
gain.
Crinkle Sc ersuckers marked
down.
Light Sateens down one.hali
price. Thin Summer Dress
Goods down, regardless Of
value.
25 gross of Ball. Pearl Buttons
ldown II ON % to Is cents.