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National Republican., 1888-05-22
AN EsrlMAnLE LADY DEAD.
one That was Great Friend to tho
Solhiers.

soldiers.
Mrs. Catharine lIomcr Spiigman, who
died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
NJ. II. Shanklnnd, in this city, last Saturday,
was the widow of Henry Sprigmon, OF IIar-
rsburg. Pa, one of the most prominent and
influential politicians of his day. She was
the daughter of Capt Roger Homer and
granddaughter of Sir Roger Homer, of
Castle Bolton, Yorkshire, England Mrs.
Sprigmam spent much OF her early married
life IN Washington city, she and her hus-
baud having been frequent visitors at the
white house during the administrations Of
Presidents jackson and Van Buren. She
was n great friend Of the soldiers, and dur
Ing the war her time aud means were spent
in minsiciing to the wants of the sick and
dying. Although Of advanced age, her
death was q shock to her many friends.
Mrs Sprigman leaves five children to
mourn her loss, namely: Mrs. VI. II. Shank.
land, of this city, at whose residence she
died; Mr.. Edward Il. Sprigman, OF the City
Of Mexico; Mrs. NJ. Weaver, Mr. Henry
Sprigman, and Mrs. Florence Fox, Of
Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held
this morning, by the Rev. DR.. Butler, at the
residence Of Mai. NJ. Il. Shankland, 1855
Thrty-Gist street, and the remains will then
lie conveyed to Philadelphia for intement
National Republican., 1888-05-22
TIE HEBREW MINISTER'S.
Opening of Their Semi-Annual Confer
enCe To-day,

The eighth semi.annual conference Of the
Hebrew Minister'S Association will be held
IN this city commencing this morning at
the synagogue on Eighth street. between II
aud streets northwest, and will continue
two days, with morning and afternoon
session each day. Tonight there will be a
public meeting at the temple and addresses
will be made by Rev. DR. Gotthcil, Of New
York. Dr. A. 5. Bethlehem, Of Baltimore,
and Rev. Leon Harrison, of Brooklyn.
The association Is composed exclusively
of rabbis, there being no lay members, aud
has a membership now of about sixty,
chiefly from New York and adjacent states.
II has no legislative function, but its action
on any matter Is merely advisory or sugges.
tive TO congregations and ministers. The
law Of the Hebrews Is taken from the Tai
mud, and Is independent In its government
An important topic for discussion ut this
session Is the probability and possibility OF
uniting the Hebrew congregations rs Il re-
ligiuus organization with the view to seCur-
ing uniformity In many matters in which
there Is now diversity of practice.
The following are the officers OF the asso.
citation, all Of whom are expected to he pres
ent: President, Rev DIR. q. Gottheil, of
New York; vice presidents, Rev. DIR. NJ.
Lnstron, Of Philadelphia, and Rev. IL. y.
Jacobs, of New York; treasurer Rev. Jos,
LcuCht, of Newark, y. j.. corresponding
secretary. Rev. DR.. +. dc Sola Mendes, OF
New York; reading secretary, Rev. L. Stern,
Of this city.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrences In aud About the
CITY.

Mrs $. y. Okic will erect dwelling At 1893
Massachusetts avenue costing about $1,000
John Lyons was acquitted In the crimipal
court yesterday on two cases of cruelty to
animals
Jacob Brock was accepted as a juror and
David RittenhuusC excused In circuit court
No. yesterday.
II commissioners have been informed by
the collectors report that there are ESQ bar
Oums licensed to date
Amelia Iluight, by her solicitor, Mr.. John
Amber Smith, yesterday fled a bill for u
divorce flom Charles II. llaiglt on the ground
of dCsCrtiun
Tie police are searching the city for James
Lyons, Il well known and wealthy Brooklyn
real estate broker, who has been missing from
his lumc since Tuesday last.
The charge against Richard {, King, the
Georgetown fisherman, of cruelty to animals,
In skuHiug catfish while II was alive, was
dismissed 10y Judge Miller in the police court
yesterday.
The suit of Mrs Margaret f. G., Henderson
against the Capitol, North o Street and South
Washington Railroad Company for $4,000
damages for injuries received by being thrown
from the rear end OF u street car on that road
was begun in circuit court No. yesterday,
and not finished.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
I.uray Cayerns.

nectiun with the Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
have arranged TO run Il delightful excursion
to this point on Wednesday, May 30 Decora-
tion day.. Among the many attractions to be
seen IN the Cuvcrn> are the Fish Market, Ball
Room. Plutu's Chasm, Giants Hail. Horse
Blanket, Imperial Spring, Bridal Chamber,
Titania's Nei, Diana's Bath, and many others,
A good meal served at the restaurant Guray},
80 cents: hotel, 81. Special train will leave
B. and o. depot, Washington, $50 a. IN. sharp,
returning arrive Washington p. m., allowing
four hours at the caverns. No change Of cars.
Round'trip rate. 81; 80, including reserved seat
Those desiring seats should call early at b.
and o. ticket offices, Nos $40 and 1851 Penn
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National Republican., 1888-05-22
Ladies' Relief Association.

The Ladies' Relief Association of Farragut
Post, No. 10, G. \. r., although only few
months old, have been doing good work in East
Washington during the past season in reliev.
for the needy families of soldiers and their
widows and orphans. To be able TO continue
this good work they ask the charitably dis
posed public to patronize a strawberry festi-
val and musical and literary entertainment
to be held in Washington Hall, Third street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Capitol
Hill, on evenings of May p? -, and -.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
4 win for the old Times

\ copy Of the will of John NJ. Brown, who
died in Prince George county, Md, in 1859. was
fled in the Office of the register of wills yes.
terday. Mr. Brown was wcll.to.do planter
the will was made in 1859, before the great
change in the circumstances of southern
planters, his disposition of his slaves makes
The will interesting. Another peculiar be.
quest was the leaving Of fifty barrels of corn
and all the hams from the hogs killed that
winter on his farm in Anne Arundel county to
his widow
National Republican., 1888-05-22

III. Mitchell was excused by Justice Mont
gomerv yesterday from further service as Il
petit juror in the criminal court at this term,
Of the names drawn on Saturday to fill the
vacancies in the panel VIM. A. Yates, VIM. II.
Yerkes, James A. MOXley, Isaac s. Lyon, John
II. Phuger, and Abraham l.. Alexander We're
accepted and tho panel completed. 7. l..
Bonnett was excused, and Daniel G.. Hatch
was returned as not found,
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Litigation Over "A Note.

The suit of William b. Bowie against Frank
Hume to recover the balance due on a note
for S2i,15O made by Thomas Hume in Feb.
ruary, 1885,, was begun in circuit court No. =
yesterday and not finished. The defendant
was the second indorser on the note, and the
litigation Is based ON the signature of the first
indorser, which IL said to have been forgery.
This suit came up at the last term of court
and occupied ten days, when, owing to the
sickness of one of the jurors, II was not fin
iSlCd.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Iyanwold Hotel and Forty Company.

The subscription books of the above com
pany are now open at the office of Gurley
Brothers, 1919 street northwest.
BY the charter of the company the capital
stock of $4,000 Is divided into 500 shares, at
$40 per share
Subscriptions will be received for FIVE or
more shares, payable So per share at the
closing of the subscription books and So per
share monthly thereafter until paid,
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Feather Fans,

Prices 5oc to s35-nearly one hundred be.
tween prices. The 50c fans are of satin, In all
colors with feather tips to match In color;
bone sticks Those at 81 have beautiful mar
about feather tips. At $3.50 we show black
ostrich feather fans, with olive wood sticks.
sticks to. match In shade. Those with real
tortoise shell sticks are from G9c to Ssi each.
The Opera" fans are made of ostrich plumes
mounted on a single stick, which Is imitation
ivory or amber, Si08 and 50 are the prices for
these latest novelties
National Republican., 1888-05-22
BnlourwooD races We'd, Maya0, $50 y. IN.
Verdict for One Cent Damages.

The sealed verdict brought in on Saturday
by the jury in circuit court No. ., In the suit
of Lyman H. Lamb against the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Company for. $1,000 for
damages to property owned by him on Nir.
ginia avenue southwest, was opened ycster-
day morning and found to he In favor of the
plaintiff for one cent damages.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
New Mount Vernon stea mer.

Col. James c. McEiibben and Capt. l.. l..
Blake, owners of Marshall Hall, and of the
steamer W. W. Corcorau, have contracted
with the regents of Mount Vernon TO have Il
new steamer costing not less than 100000
placed on the river to accommodate Mount
Vernon visitors on or before May 1880.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
selling Linuor to noYs.

William Lorng, a saloonke"por at the corner
Of Fouraud a'half aud o streets southwest,
was convicted in the criminal court yesterday
Frank Dawson and Abe Briscoc, two little
colored boys about ~ years of age, who testi-
fed to buying the liquor and getting very
drunk
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Gauze Fans.

Prices from 81 to $40 twenty-five interme.
diate prices) The 81 ones are hand painted,
and have celluloid sticks. The $40 ones are
trimmed with the finest lace and the painting
not actually defined, but dimly visible. The
GauZe Fans in the new palm leaf shapes are
especially beautiful. Askto see the Tuxedo"
Fan.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
LADIES' BALBRIGGAn HOSE.

200 dozen Ladies' Extra
Fine Unbleached Balbrig-
gan Hose, extra long, dou-
bic at heel and toe, splen-
did quality for the price,
ONLY &c PER PAIR.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
ONLY one Indictment Found.

The grand jury came into the criminal court
yesterday and returned an indictment against
Maud Maxfed, alias Maud Staples, for lar
ceny in stealing u gold watch and chain
valued at sloO from Arthur Emory on April 30
last
National Republican., 1888-05-22
JapaneSe Fans.

Prices, 1Oc to s1.9j thirty.one between
prices. The 10c Fans are full size; the parch.
mcnt Is strong the sticks secure, and the
colOrs and designs quantity pretty. The zoe
Fans have sticks laced at sides and usually
retail at zoe. The ijc Fans have double sticks,
with two rows of many colors of lacng. The
Coo Fans with treble sticks, lacing and heavy
not TO he procured elsewhere under 0Sc.
~ Direct from the Japs to the Palais Royal
enables aboyp prlcps
National Republican., 1888-05-22
An TIrGhNT Substitute for Olls. SnIts. plII

AN EIEGhNT substitute for Oils, Salts, Pills.
and all kinds of bitter nHuseOuS Liver Mcli
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its advantages
are CvidCnt-it Is more easily taken more uC-
Ceptable to the stomach, more pleasantly ct-
tcCtiyc, and more truly beneficial to the sys,
TEN than any other remedy Recommended
by leading physicians, and for sale In ~ cent
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists,
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Satin Fans.

Prices 81 to ss.0s-ffty prices between these
extremes. The most beautiful 81 fans you
New York resident. Satin, in black, white,
and all colors, beautifully hand.painted, deli
cate, but strong sticks of imitation ivory.
Gradually increasing in price to Ss.0S for
those with mother of pearl sticks
National Republican., 1888-05-22
A Cnnrt RniliM Knockel Dawn.

Mr., j. Edward Jones' one of the bailiifs of
the criminal court, while crossing Mini h street,
near d northwest, yesterday, was knocked
down by horse and wagon. lie was picked
flesh wound on his head he reported for duty
al the court house, but was taken with a
faintinG spell, and removed to his home on
Fourteenth street, near q northwest. II Is
feared that he Is injured internally.
National Republican., 1888-05-22

The following robbcrics have been reported
70 the police: =. H. Mcmahon, GO5 Fifteenth
street northwest, saloon burglarizcd aud 800
cigars, a bottle of whisky and u bottle of
champagne were stolen: VIM, r. Wclch, $40
sixth street southwest, house entered and q
field glass worth 81 was stolen; A, A. Con.
molly 1908 Rhode Island avenue northwest,
house entered by forcing the kitchen and an
National Republican., 1888-05-22

Is the three necessities Of clothing. quality,
style, and ht ON own make will meet the re.
qliiremcnts of the most eXacting. Eiscman
Bros, 9TH and +, the only manufacturing
clotlliers and tailors in Washington.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Folding Fans,

Prices e5c to S1,15 Those at s5c have
shut them and they go handily in the pocket
The S1.15 Fans are of the telescope order
prettily hand.painted and with olive wood
stipkg
National Republican., 1888-05-22

A sorSD mind goes very seldom without a
sound digestion, and nothing contributes to-
ward II mole than the use of Angostura BNters,
thcwurld renowned appetizer and inVlgOratOr,
manufactured only by Dr.. j. q. II. Sicgert u
d.,
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Sateen Fans,

Prices, 35c TO SOC. Delicates shades Of pinks
blues, &c. Hand painted, not elaborately, but
Expect much more than you'll think possible
for 35c, doc i5c, and 5Oc.
National Republican., 1888-05-22

The Ohio Valley Life Company sells insur.
anCe for Just what Il is worth II does not
oyercharge anyone, Call and examine plans,
II, u. Campbell, Secretary,
National Republican., 1888-05-22

FoR family use no beer is better than the
Faust from the Anheuser.Busch Brewing
Association. Try II. and be convinced. OF.
fce corner First and Virginia avenue south.
west. Phone Ss0.5. Frank Schwarz, manager
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Visiting Hook and Ladder Company

The c. II. Evans Hook and Ladder Com.
rany, Of Hudson, n. ", numbering 20 men.
with band of twenty one pieces viii arrive
here this morning. and will have their head
quarters at the Arlington.
National Republican., 1888-05-22

THE interest of our patrons Is always our
first consideration in making and trimming
our clothing. Eseman Bros, Tth and L,
manufacturing clnthlers and tnilnrs.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Coigatc's saohet Powders
Ready for Jury Trials.

HeliOtropc, Jockey Club, and Cashmere Bou
Quet, retain their delicate fragrance longer
than any others.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
FANS.

That we have as many Fans as any other
two stores combined is not disputed. At this
season Fan Is present peculiarly appropri.
"a
National Republican., 1888-05-22

GRAND ball and banquet in honor of the
Supreme Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle,
Tuesday evening, May 22, 1888, National Rifles
Hall, Tickets, 81.
National Republican., 1888-05-22
Rnhhnrins RpnnrInl-

PRopER clothing at proper prices, EiSeman
Bros eth and Il, the only manufacturing
ClOthCrs and tailOrs in Washington
National Republican., 1888-05-22

We manufacture all the clothing we sell,
therefore don't ask yon to take q second or
third party guarantee. but hold ourselves re.
spunsiblc. Escman Bros, 9Th and T., the only
manufacturing clothiers and tailors in Wash.
nnlnm
National Republican., 1888-05-22
PRINTED CHINA SILKS.

ThINTLU UHTNN oTLko,
We have just secured a
line of 24-inch Cheney
Bros. Printed China Silks,
in ecru ground, with fancy
colored figures. The usual
selling price is 81. We are
enabled to offer these at
Galc PER YARD.
National Republican., 1888-05-22

Brown Satin Parasol, trimmed with
blonde Spanish lace, ribbons and bows to
match, lined, $ll25; worth SIS.
National Republican., 1888-05-22

. Black Lace Parasols, hand run Spanish.
changcable color silk Innings, scented wood
handles, $3.50: worth SIS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16

to the hopes of the soldier, and that ouly from General Harrison and his party could balm come to the veterans.
 General Harrison has been elected, re- publican congress has probably been chosen and therein lies the soldiers chance. He should see to it that the promises of the campaign are redeemed. The tempting pensions that were dangled be- fore his eyes when his vote was being baited should be no less alluring now that his vote has been landed. It should matter paught to him that great sums must be taken from the national treasury if the glittering promises are to be kept-for with tariff that gathers a fabulous surplus there will always be plenty of cash to meet his de mands So far as the veterans are con- cerned, taxation has nothing to do with the case; they voted for taxation with the understanding that they were to get solid slice from the taxes Now let them keeI the republicans to their word. Let them have dependent pensions, pensions fol service, pension for every possible or con ceivable reason. The republicans should have no objection to soldiers pensions il any form.
 There is a great opportunity for the oic soldier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

The democrats of New Haven took the bit in their teeth last evening and inaugur- ated movement for reform that was very much needed. At a large and en- thusiastic meeting convened for the pur- pose of pledging support to Town Agent Reynolds against the machinations of men whose questionable democracy has been the bane of the party for years this reso- lution was adopted:
 Resolved, That every democrat who re ceives nomination from the party for any city or town office at the coming elections shall stand as the nominee of the party alone. That he will refuse endorsement by the republicans, and stand or fall with his party.
 This is as it should be- Men who are democrats should be satisfied with demo- cratic nominations. The practice of going on both tickets, and leaving those who are not strong with the opposition to fight alone the battles of the party, should be stopped. There has been too much of this selfish and suspicious business in New Haven. Its professed object has always been to weaken the democratic party and make certain candidates more vulnerable to the attacks of the opposition. Any movement to check it is welcome and should receive hearty support Nor should the men themselves object whose path to office has been made easy by this trick-it is not for them to cavil that democracy that is attractive to republicans should be regarded with sus- picion by democrats.
 We take it that MT Reynolds and those who are with him in the movement will be regarded as better democrats for forcing this issue upon the party. It is better proof of loyalty to principles than to prate continuously about loyalty to candidates. There is good deal of this prating that wouldn't bear close Investigation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
NOBLESSE OBLIGE.

Defeat hath it's honors no less re- nowned than victory" and the graceful manner in which MT John H. Dillon of New Haven paid his election bet last even ing proves anew that noblesse oblige. Bending his shoulders to the barrow is quite new exercise to MT Dillon, and the kindly way in which he took to his task must have been inspired by the righteous cause that placed him between the handles Yet we fancy that he was upheld too by the bonhommie of MT Sanford and the frolicsome sympathy of the hundreds who like himself had bet not wisely but too enthusiastically The good cheer that followed, and the royal good fellowship in which partisan attachments lost themselves in the broad glories of American citizenship, must have brought home alike to victor and van quished the thought: Oh victory, where is thy triumph: Oh defeat, where is thy sting Surely, if those who sat about the festive board spoke truly, it were better that MT Dillon bet and lost than never tc have bet at all.
 And so may all election bets end
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
The Watchword Was Distorted.

The colored brother has wonderful ca pacity for adapting a word to his senses. During the war;" said well known vet eran, i've often had trouble in getting up a list of counterSgns. I had the matter in charge, and took list of European battles. It was a colored regiment. The countersign for the night was 'Austerlitz-' In the even ing l tried to get into the lines and was halted. I gave the countersign, 'Auster- litz'
 "'Dat ain't right, sah,' said the darky, and he called the provost, who was also colored When that officer came, I com plained that thu sentry didn't know the countersign.
 "'What is it, sahr asked the provost of me.
 'AusterlitZ, I answered.
 "'You are wrong, sah.' said he I was put under arrest and it took the colonel to get me out. What do you suppose the darkies had made out of the original countersignl Oyster shells. Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16

IT is because high tariff makes high wages probably that We are informed by the Philadelphia Record that John Caruth, who has mills for the manufacture of cotton, will start up this morning at a re- duction of 10 per cent. James Kerr, also a manufacturer of cotton goods, will start up his mill with the same reduction ir wages-10per cent. The Frank Leak Star mills, manufacturing Terry towels and cloth, will also resume work to-day, and will deduct 20 per cent from the wages ot the hands," The manufacturers have wor victory for high tariff and the wage earners can whistle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
THE SOLDIERS CHANGE.

Now that General Harrison has been elected the millennium ought to be at hand for the old soldier. During the campaign
 President Cleveland-who by the way signed more pension bills than all his re- publican predecessors put together-was held up by republican organs as the special enemy of the soldier, and the democratic party as the unyielding foe to all legisla- ton favorable to him. In glowing terms it was held that the success of President
 Cleveland and the democracy meant death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Ndisfakan Identity.

There's certain well known reporter whose writing is so bad that even his best friends do not attempt to read it. One afternoon he dropped several sheets of his notes on the floor of the surrogate's office and they were afterwards picked up by one of the attaches of the office, violinist- He took them home and played from them, but was surprised when Sidney told him they were news notes and not violin notes. He could not be con vinced, however, that they were not intended for music.-Buffalo News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Introduced GinrerIv.

Jones-Hello, Smith Congratulations I hear that you are engaged. But between friends, old fellow, don't exactly see how you picked up courage to do it.
 Smith-Well, you see, we got to talking politics, trusts, rings, etc., and drifted right on to the matter before we knew it.-Bur- lincton Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16

THE county democracy has the bulge on Governor Hill after all. It sends six representatives to the state assembly this year, and has three senators who hold over. These representatives, should they act with the republicans on any public ques- tion, would give the latter a two-thirds majority in the legislature on joint ballot and enable them to pass any party meas ure over the governors veto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
She Was Strictly Business.s q

Philadelphia Aunt (severely)-As I glanced into the parlor last evening saw you with young mans arm around you.
 Chicago Niece (calmly)-Yes, auntie. was waiting for you to pass the door and see us. Young men are very slippery nowadays, and one can't have too many witnesses. delphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Found Dead.

Mrs Michael Corrigan, aged 34 years died of epilepsy yesterday morning in the tenement which she occupied with her hus- band and little son in New Haven. The latter, aged 10 years, found the dead body when he returned from school. Medical Examiner White issued a burial permit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
Can't Re DnnlicafRII.

Mir. Hadj Hassein Kaun Khan Mohamed Fl Vesari, Persian minister to this country, started for the United States early in July, and has not been heard of since It is O great pity about his name. That may be lost too, and we don't suppose there is an other like it in the country.-Norristown Herald