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National Republican., 1888-05-20

Rev, DR.. William II. Williams us the first
president, and he was succeeded In later
years by Rev William Malcolm, ID. d. The
society had but one book In the library, but
II was rare Welsh one, and the second of
It's kind ever published in America. Now
the library has 1889 volumes, consisting of
hymn books, bound Baptist newspapers, the
Scriptures in eighty different languages,
and 25O volumes Of missionary tracts In
heather languages. Besides this, there arc
about 5000 other manuscripts of sermons,
&c. The society has received 81 800 to
date for the library, and $2, 100 for fire
proof building, but at least $4,000 more Is
needed for q suitable building IN which to
keep the books. The gentleman also gave
a.most entertaining review Of the life and
character OF the early historians.
Rev. Dr. Burrgc, Of Maine, followed,
and gave short but interesting address on
some Of the early American Baptist hymn
books The first book was issued in New
port, r. l., In 1i6G, and only two copies are
known to bc IN existence now. lie also
gave the history Of the various changes in
style of the Baptist hymn book. The ad-
dress was very carefully compiled and exact
as TO time and year OF the different sub.
jects. lnterspersed throughout were short
sketches of the different compilers OF the
various revised editions Of the Baptist hymn
books.
Hon. o. i. Williams, of Chester county,
Pa, was the next speaker, and his remarks
were humorous but TO the point. lie
quoted at times from "Josiah Aliens Wife,
and the writings of Artemus Ward. His
story of the young theological students
visit to the circus and his punishment there
for was very amusing, and the point sought
TO be shown was nicely indicated
DR.. David Spencer, of Scranton, Pa, fol-
lowed IN the line of historical review.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items of Interest Gathered for tn
"RepubIican'sv Renders.

"Republican's" Readers.
The Misses Sands and the Misses McNer-
hany, of Washington, were in the city yes
terday visiting friends.
Even at this early day those interested in
the regatta to be held here on the 4th of
July next are preparing for that event. The
Old Dominion crew are out every evening
on the Potomac taking exercise and at the
same time endeavoring to pick out the very
best man in the club to fiji the vacancy in
the gig crew caused by the resignation of
Mr.. Frank Lambert.
At the anti Malone convention I'm Peters
burg on Thursday last, the Hon. Lewis Nc
Kenzie, of this city, was appointed on the
committee to framean address to the Repub-
lican voters of the state.
The corporation court resumed the veri-
fication ofthc coupons rendered for licenses,
after the disposal Of which the court ad-
journcd.
II SIS learned that the will of the late
Prof. Holmes, of this city, has been found,
In which he leaves his entire estate to his
youngest sister. This issquite surprise to
the many friends Of the professor, who were
of the opinion that he died without n will.
Judge r. w. Hughes has notified Corpor-
alton Attorney Brent that he will on the
25th instant hear the motion of the canal
company for final decree in the Alexan-
dria canal case, at the city of Norfolk.
Three thousand herring and fifty shad ar
rived at Fishtown yesterday. The former
sold for 81 per 1000, the latter at the rate
of S1S per hundred.
The game of base ball played at the Epis-
copal High School yesterday afternoon be
tween the club Of that school and the Co
lnmbian College nine, of Washington, re-
suited in victory for the former by score
National Republican., 1888-05-20

headed by the lieutenant Of the Knights Of
the Golden Eagle, and his full staff in full
uniform, and the dancing will be under the
direction OF Prof j. III. Vermilya and a
corps Of able assistants. The grand ban
quet will be opened at IL o'clock p. m,
and be under the charge Of Mr.. Ernest lie
Mour. This entire feature Of the Knights
of the Golden Eagle reception will be under
the immediate charge OF Mr.. \. j. Poulson
and Mr.. Edw. Flick, members Of general
committee Of the District.
Cyrus Castle, No. /, will give an excur-
sion to Norfolk Va, on the 23d, lasting two
days, going one day and returning the
next. This excursion will be accompanied
by the celebrated Ringold band Of Reading,
Pa. Upon the evenings Of the 23d and cath
instant benefit will be rendered at the Ma
tional 1heater. The reunion will close on
the evening of the 26th, with a grand ban
quet rendered to the Supreme and Grand
Castles at Wizards Hotel. upon which oc-
casion music will be furnished by the cele-
brated Marine band.
IMMENSE CROWD EXPECTED.
II Is estimated by the officials Of the order
that the event will attract to this city ut
least 10000 people. The visitors will com
mence to arrive on the 2lst instant Su-
premc Chief Birchall, of Wilmington, Del,
will reach here, with other supreme officers,
at go'clock on the morning Of the 22d In
stant, and will he escorted TO the head
quarters Of the Supreme Castle at Wizards
Hotel, where they will be received by Com
missioner Webb, Of the District of Column
bia. 1t is expected that the President of
the United States will review this parade
from the executive mansion. The military
branch Of the order, which will compose
the second division, bears the same relation
to the order that the Knights Tenn
plar do to the Masons, and there will
be 5000 handsomely uniformed men In this
division. The uniform is similar in design
to the Knights Templar, but the colors are
different. Eight thousand men thus uni
formed will make a striking display. Never
in the history OF the order is there likely to
be such display of uniformed knights.
Members from Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
New York, Massachusetts,, Vermont, Con-
necticut, Ohio, Illinois, Delaware, Virginia,
and Wisconsin will be In line in full uni
form. Many of the celebrated bands of
music Of the country have been engaged for
this grand occasion.
The following Is list Of the general com
mittee Of this District upon whom have
fallen the bulk of the work incident TO pro-
viding for and entertaining so large gath
ering of men: II. VI. Schneider, 4. Willige,
Jared d Biting, A. p. Meyers, d. A. Nc
Donald, George w. Heisley, p. b. Ottec-
back, X. Nanneman, c. +. Scott, |. r.
Cramer, +. c. Schafer L. J.. Tolson, w. j.
Ferguson, W. G. Biting, Thomas Baker,
J. J. Finley, Edw. Flick, W. $. Marks, J. v.
McLain, j. B. F. Fonda, A. Poulson.
National Republican., 1888-05-20

possesses an advantage over her sister
mayor In being supported by a female
council chamber.
Mrs. Lowman was born In Pennsylvania
about forty-ninc years ago. She has lived
in Kansas twenty years, aud at Oskaloosl
eighteen. All her life she has been very
busy woman, aud nobody doubts that she
will prove to he q ilrst.class mayor She
began her active life as a school teacher.
and continued to teach long after marriage.
Mr. Lowman, her husband, is now, and has
been for many years, register OF deeds
During recent years Mrs. Lowman has
served the public as deputy county clerk
and deputy register Of deeds.
She is a ncatly-drcssed, attractive-lOoking
woman, motherly and wise. Her two chill
drcn, a son and daughter, are both grown,
and her time can be literally given to the
public service. Mrs. Lowman's political
faith is Republicans; hcr religious dcnomi-
nation, Presbyterian.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
About MIR. Puiitzer's Eyes.

Newport letter 10 tlubc-DC mucrdII
Among other persons who are trying to
find suitable cottages is Mr., Joseph Pulitzer,
the editor and proprietor of the llORi If
he is successful in obtaining what hc want
he will try and make things lively here this
season, It Is announced that Mr. Pulitzer
has met with Il serious alliction. lie has
lost the sight of one eye. For several years
his eyes have troubled him, and in spite OF
the advice of good oculists and friends hc
has treated the matter lightly, Early last
fall he had to give up entirely The phy
sician ordered a complete rest and he took d
trip to California, His eyes, too, troubled
time almost despNired of being able To say,
them, lie was successful in being able I,
save the sight Of one eye, This member
however, while being better than II was SIS
months ago, is still In weak, critical con
dition,
National Republican., 1888-05-20
A Proper Inquiry.

EDITOR NATIONAL REpuBLiCAS! At Il
meeting of the National Land aud Labor
League, No. 3i5G, Of this city, on this day
II was unanimously resolved that the sccre-
tnry Of this club he directed to request the
President Of the United States to inform this
club why he cannot compel the Secretary
Of the Treasury to avail himself of the sec
ond option Of the act of Mar. 3, lSsl, in
stead Of permitting the said secretary to cX-
crcisc the first option 10y payiug high aud
constantly increasing premium to the bond
holders
The above named club claims that the
words: "Thc Secretary Of the Treasury
shall have power to apply the surplus pub
lie money to the a. purchase or l2) rcdcmp
tion Of the bonds of the United states -
ought to be and shall he exercised in behalf
Of the people Immediately, If II Is possible
to do SO. Very truly,
MAmoS +. WILLIAMSON,
Secretary.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
QUIET DAY STOCKS.
Movements Confined to Small frac-
tions Slight Advances.

NEW YORK, May 10.-Thc stock market to
day was quiet, except in Reading and ST. Paul,
and though the news of the day was favorable
to the market the movements were confined
to the smallest limits and left prices within
small fractions Of last evenings closing prices.
At the opening this morning London was
but the temper OF the room was rather unCcr.
tain and mixed. After the early losses there
was rally, and the losses. except IN the weak
vance. The best figures were reached toward II
O'Clock, after which time prices sagged of
upon the cessation Of the demand. The bank
statement was very favorable, but failed 10
having been discounted fully, a few shorts
covering only, and the market finally closed
dull and steady, with but little change from
first prices.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Special Sale of Sash Ribbons.

A choice selection of sash ribbons can now
be found at Kings Palace in all shades and
qualities, among which are mentioned an
elegant block sash, In cream and white, six
inches wide, all silk, at d8 cents; bargain in
q blue SASH seven inches wide, all silk, at 30
ceniy nsench IN MORE sash ribbon first
all colors, seven inches wide, all silk, at 60
cents; a fine six and one half inch moire sash
ribbon, all silk, IN all colors, at 20 cents.
There Is also onhand the best assortment of
ribbons to select from and at lower prices
than can be found elsewhere. You would ,do
well to make call, as II will enable you to
save money. All In need of hats and bonnets,
trimmed or untrimmed will bear in mind that
Kings Palace has the largest assortment at
the lowest prices.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
WAsnlNGroN, May Is.
Mrs. Blaine Coming Home.

New l Ofk lllDunC.I
Letters have been received here from Mr..
Blaincs party in Europe indicating that the
ladies will not take the coaching trip In
Scotland with the Carnegics. Mrs. Blaine
expects to sail for home by the French line
on June IL. She will he accompanied by
her daughter, by Miss Abigail Dodge Gail
lamilton), and by Misses Elkins aud Davis.
The two young ladies last named have been
making tour covering period Of nearly y
year, and extending to Turkey. They Joined
Mr.. Blanc's party in Rome.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Deluged with Letters.

Representative Mason, of Illinois, is being
deluged with letters and kilograms from all
parts of the country for copies of his able and
humorous speech on the tariff in the House of
Representatives on Thursday last. Among
the letters was one from the president Of the
National Veteran Club asking. when the
club wanted 5000 copies for circulation. The
National Industrial League sent. similar in
quiry from their headquarters in New York
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Crap Players Caught.

Lieut.. Amiss, sergt. Boyle, and squad Of
officers raided 81 Thirteenth.and.a.ha street
last night and captured twenty.one colored
men shooting crap" Henry Young, colored,
the alleged proprietor of the house, was also
arrested, and when searched at the station
house SG51 and gold watch and chain We're
taken from him.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
THE JUDGES suAD BAKE.
Court and Counselors Have an Enjoy
able Reunion.

The annual complimentary shad bake
rendered by the members Of the Washington
Bar TO the bench took place at Marshall
Hall yesterday, and was most enjoyable
affair. About l25 legal luminarics partici-
patcd The Judiciary was represented by
The following United States Suprema
Court, Justices Harlan aud Gray; District
supreme court, Chief Justice Bingham
and Justice Montgomery; court OF claims,
Judge Weldon; police court, Judge Miller;
Judge Smell, Commissioner Webb Assistant
Attorney General Maury, and Register OF
Wills Clagctt were also among the party.
IL was 1880 o'clock when the steamer
Lady Of the Lake left the sixth street
wharf. Arriving at Marshall Hall all dig.
nifty was laid aside, eXcursionists were bent
on enjoying themselves. Base ball, pitch.
ing quoits, aud rifle shooting were among
the amuscmcnts. At the latter Justice
Harlan and Register Clagett carried OF the
honors At o'clock dinner was served,
and the tempting cdiblcs were fully dis
cussed. At $50 o'clock the start for home
was made, and an hour later the city was
reached, and the party separated for their
homes.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Ivanwold Hotel and Ferry Compan.

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 2 800 shares, at
$50 per share.
Subscriptions will be received for five or
more shares, payable So per share at the
closing of the subscription books and 81 per
share monthly thereafter until paid.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Commander Bartlett Relieved.

Lieut.. George l.. Dyer has been ordered to
take temporary charge of the photographic
Office of the Navy Department, vice Com
mander John II. Bartlett who was relieved
from duty yesterday. Comma nder Bartlett
has been granted a years leave of alb ,cncc.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
COMPLIMENTARY to Prof, yermilya,

The success attending the recent May ball
of Prof. James II. Vermilya's dancing acad-
emy and the fine exhibition by the pupils has
caused the many friends of the academy to
wish to see 1t repeated. With this in view a
complimentary testimonial has been rendered
Prof. Nermlya to take place at the National
Rifles Hall next Monday evening. The grand
Cntree will be at 8 O'Clock,
National Republican., 1888-05-20
A pissolute Woman Murdered.

New YORK, May l0-The body of Miss
Minnie Megkormez was found in the cellar Of
the house SO Mulberry street to-day with her
throat cut. She has been herdng with tramps
OF late She recently deserted her husband
in Philadelphia, In which city her mother also
National Republican., 1888-05-20
MARY d. LOMNIAN.
Mayor of oskaioosa, Kan.--Has Also a
Female CounCII.

Kansas leads, Of all the states I'm the
Union, in the prominence 1t gives to woman
in municipal affairs. The honors given TO
Mayor Salter, the pctticoatcd mayor Of Ar
gonia, are shared by Mayor Lowman, "
Oskaloosa the subject Of this sketch, who
National Republican., 1888-05-20
NTnrrta Ue Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued John A. Bean and Katie A. Jones
VIM. Williams and Ettie Tramwell; Charles NJ.
Skillman and Annie d. Newton.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Small Bond Offerings.

Acting Secretary Thompson yesterday re
ceivod offers for the sale of bonds to the GOV
ernment as follows; Four per cents registered
$500 at l.2T, IS, 900 -. -Four per cents
coupon-Sl00 az i.27 sl,ltO at Ig. Total
offerings, Sll,2O. All were accepted
National Republican., 1888-05-20
DlEDMoNT AIR LINE.


SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAR. y. isss.
Trains leave B. Il = Station, sixth and
s:20 A. M,-East Tennessee Mail daily for
Mnrrcnton, Gordonsvillc, Charlottes.
vile, Lynehburg, and stations between
Alexandria and LynChburg, Roanoke
hlstol, Knoxville, Rome, Calera, Mon
g3mory and New Orleans. Pullm
sleeper Washington 10 Nrrc c-l9ar
tllA A. M,fast mail daily isslstcntss
lharlottesVille, Cos Finnllv ali
Chesapeake and ohls inal's ts wa
burg, Rocky Mount, ieTe tncy
stations between LynchL crowd
vile, Greensboro, RaleigL3 ufiris. .
COLUMBIA Augusta, Atlanta, Birming-
nna man, aj,6rnn MIj,G9merS NSw ORGANS TEXAS:
YORK TO Atlanta In connection with
Pullman Slcepers Atlanta to New Or.
leans leans and Mann Boudoir sleCpers for
Birmingham, Nicksburg, and ShruVe.
port. Pullman Sleeper Danville TO
Holumbia and Charleston. Solid trains
washington TO Atlanta. Does not
Sundays,
s;35P. M.-Daily, except Sunday, for Manas-
sas, strasburG, and intermediate sta.
5:30P M.-Wcstern express daily for Warren.
tor, ,Gordonsville, Charlottesville, Louis.
Vile Cincinnati, and s. Louis. Pull
man Sleepcrs and solid trains Washing.
ton 10 Lousyillc also for Lynchburg,
Bristol Chattanooga, Memphis. Littlo
Rock, and all southwestern points.
iHl'HEH SlCtlltlS W dSllugtOn
70 Memphis without change.
llOO i. M southern Express daily for Lynch
burg, Danyille, Raleigh, AshCyille,
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken, Augusta,
Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans,
Texas, aud California. Pullman SleCp,
crS Washington TO New Orleans, via
Atlanta and Montgomery, Pullman
slGGpers Washington 10 Aiken, 5, q.
without change.
TRAINS On WASHINGTON AND OHIO DI.
VISION.
Leave Washington 9l2 u, m daily except sun.
day, and ii5 p. m daily, arriving at Round
llill llis 4, IN, and I'2l I. m; returning, leave
Round llill $3.50 a. m, daily and l:sO y. m. daily,
except sunday arriving Washington s5s a IN.
and $40 y. m,
Through trains from the South via Charlotte,
Danvillc, and LynChburg, arrive In Washing.
ton $40 m, S:23 p. m; Via East Tennessee,
Bristol, and lynChburg, at 1913 a. IN. and Q 30
y. m; Via Chesapeake and Ohio route ard
LmruttesNille, ut $40 =. III, StrIsbuIg local
at 9II a, m,
Tickets, Sleeping Car reservation, and inTor.
nation furnished and baggage checked vt
oflcC, 1900 Pennsylvania avenue and al pa !.
'senger station, Pennsylvania railroad, Sixth
ami streets JAS. l., TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent
National Republican., 1888-05-20

Centennial General Assembly of the Presby-
terian Church, rcciprocating the greeting OF
the general conference, sent yesterday, the
conference adjourned.
National Republican., 1888-05-20
Memorial Day Committee.

The Memorial Day committee of the Grand
Army held meeting last night at Grand Army
Hall Nearly all the committees reported
progress.
National Republican., 1888-05-20

TIE interest of our patrons is always our
first consideration In making and trimming
our clothing Eiseman Bros, 7th and T.,
manufacturing clothiers and taiors.
National Republican., 1888-05-20

VIZ manufacture all the clothing we sell,
therefore don't ask you to take II second OF
third party guarantee, but hold ourselves re-.
sponslblc, Eisenlan Bros,,ith and Il, the only
manufacturing clothers and tailors In Wash.
ipgtOn,
National Republican., 1888-05-20
VNHE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE TO
l. THE ENORrll, W EST, AND SOuTIIWE Sr,
DOlBLErRACK,SP SPLENDID SCENERY;
STEEL, RAILS MAGNIFICENT EQUIP
in EFFECT MAY n. 1899

- IN EFFECT MAY -, lsss.
TRIMS LEAVE Washington from station,
corner 9th and II streets. as follows:
For Pittshurg and the West Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars ut $50 a. m.
daily; Fast Line, $50 a, m daily 10 Cincinnati
burg 10 Cincinnati and buffet Carto Isl S. Louis;
daily, except saturday, To Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona 10 Chicago, Western tx.
press, at sIOp IN. daily, with Sleeping Cars
Washington 10 Chicago and 81. Louis. and, ex.
ccpt saturdays, Harrisburg To Cleveland,
connecting daily ut Harrisburg with through
slccpcrs for Louisville aud Memphis. Pacidc
Express, 10 y, m, daily for Pittshurg and the
Nest, with through Sleeper To Pittsburg and
Tlttshmrg TO Chicago.
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester Buffalo,
Niagara; 1000 p. IN. daily, except saturday,
with Palace Cars Washington 10 Rochester.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira,
at $50 a. m. daily, except Sunday. 90
For New York and the East, 7:9n, 900. ii:Oo,
ana an H ii;iE a, dn M sn i;lO, iCoo and 1880 p M
il:20 7, m. Limited Express of Pullman Parior
and Dining Cars $40 q. IN. daily, except sun
day. and SIj y. m. daily.
For Boston without change, 200 p IN. every
For Brooklyn, n. Y, all through trains con.
meet at Jersey city with boats of Brooklyn
Annex, ahOriing direct transfer 10 Fulton
street, avoiding double ferriage across New
For Philadelphia, 7:so, 900 iioo, and 1I,.o
n. m, 200, i:l0, 600, 1880, and ll:sO n, m ON
sunday, 800, llsiO a. m, 200, i:iO. tj.o0. 1000.
and ll.20 y. m. Limited Express, Parlor and
Dining Cars, oaC Il. IN. week days. and 3:4S D.
m. daily. -
For Baltimore, C:35, 7ao, 900, eio. o.so, l,oo.
ll:iO a. m, 1905, 200, BI5, I:iO, i2O 4:iO 500
| $40, 1000, and ll:20 p. IN. on Sunday, 200.
eO5, $50 ilAO a. m, zoo 3I5, 4:iO, 500, ,iO,
| 1000, and lis0 p. m.
For popc's Creek Line, 10 Il. m. and d:4O n.
| N. daily except Sunday, -
| For Annapolis, 5:20 and 900 a. m, l2:O5, 40,
and 500 p. m; daily, except sunday. SUNDAYS.
ALEXANDRIA, AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 800, 6:35, $40, 0a7, iO.57 a m,
1901 noon, 2;Oj, d9s5, 800, G:0l, $50 sos ioOi,
and ll:3I y. IN. On Sunday at 600, 9IT, 1857 a,
M, s:3O, G3O S:o5, and 1905 y. m.
Accommodations for Quantico, 500 n. IN.
week days.
For Richmond and the South. 600 1857 a. M.
daily and OOl p m daily, except sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington,
sos, i05 500, a:lO, 1915, Il.O7 a. M; 100 800,
3:S3, $40, f;05, 9:32, 1912, and ll:O5 y. m. on
sunday at 0:l0 and ll:0s u. M; 200, $40, f:OS,
| 0%2, and 1912 p, IN. WV
Tickets and Information at the Office, north.
| east corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania
| avenue, and at the station, where orders can
be left for the checking Of baggage 10 destiua.
tloI from hotels and residences
j. II. WOOD,
| General Passenger Agent,
| CHAS. f. pUGIl, General Manager