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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-25
WEST ADDISON.

Warren Olduf and family have NOV
ed to Port Henry, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shea have a fine
baby girl.
Mrs. Phebe A. Goodale of Waltham is
visiting at Z. 5. Storrs'.
j. f. Rider and wife were the guests
II. c. Norton last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Poison returned from Albany
n. Y, last week, where he had been tc
attend the funeral of his wife. eIE
Munroe Winch returned from Eliza
BEETHOVEN, n. Y, last week with his bride
who was Miss Minnie Bullard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Hamilton of Wor-
cester. Mass, have been in town several
days during the past week.
Quite delegation from town were in
attendance upon the county conference
of Congregational churches of Addison
county, held in Vergennes this week.
The friends of the Union are invited to
meet with it at the town hall on Wednes-
day afternoon, May 30. for the purpose
of decorating the soldiers monument.
Supper will be served TO all who wish to
remain. In the evening they will hold IA
parlor meeting at the same place, to
which all who wish to come will be well
come.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-25
Oenerdl l1eps.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.

senator Davis of Minnesota is threat
ened with blindness.
Inc motion to discuss the fishery trea-
- Ill open session was defeated Monday
by only one vote.
1t Is expected that the nomination of
Melville W. Fuller to be chief Justice will
be confirmed within a few days.
Congressman Springer of Illinois in
troduced a bill Tuesday to provide. for
placing on the free list articles of mer.
chandise the production of which NAV be
controlled by trusts or combinations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-25
EOREIGN.

The health of Emperor Frederick of
Germany is improving.
Five hundred persons have been drown
ed by floods in Mesopotamia.
No rain has fallen in Tunis for seven
months and the Arabs are suffering terri
blv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-25

XR >>O>> would enjoy your dinner
" NON and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia, use Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are a positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and 90 cents.
HANAFORD'S PARK DRUG STORE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-25
FOR WEYBRlDGe AUTHORITIES Con
SHERATON.

Edtor Register:-lf any one should be
thrown over the embarkment by the
bridge on the road to Nergennes, little
beyond the covered bridges at Quaker
village, and death should result. the town
of Weybridge would deserve an indict-
ment for manslaughter. Town authori-
ties that can sleep while the highway is
in such dangerous condition are not
half awake to their responsibilities.
TRAVELLER.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

Thursday morning Barney McGier, a
miner, stepped into the international
saloon in Virginia City to get cocktail,
Another miner named Billy Taylor. who
was sitting by stove in the saloon, aud
between whom and McGier theirs had
been some i'll feeling, drew pistol aud
fred at McGier. hitting him in the right
leg three or four inches above the knee.
Taylor walked to the Jail and gave him
self up. He was locked npto await the
result OF the wound.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

Mr.. d. w. Dove, the artist and pho
tographer. Is still on deck, and turning
out work which for beauty, finish and &C.
curscy of expression cannot be excelled
by any one on the Pacific Coast. He
wishes to announce that his stay in Win
nemucca is limited. All those wishing
photos should not delay, but call ct once
and procure their sittings. Remember,
all work guaranteed. Orders taken for
engagements from old pictures, either in
water colors, India ink or crayon. ALSO
photographs taken of residences, outdoor
groups, stock, and everything pertaining
TO the Photographic business. Secure the
shadow ere the substance fades-before it
is too late. Call and examine samples.
septl5-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

The Independent says: Elko county,
once noted as the principal grain raising
county of the State, will not produce
more than half enough barley to supply
the home demand. Heretofore the yield
of wheat has been sufficient to keep three
mills running, furnishing -four. not only
for homo consumption, but also large
quantity for shipment to Eureka aud
other points This year there has not
been any more raised than viii be needed
for chicken feed. =
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

The Virginia Chronicle says: There
sra great many men on the street nov
alsys hunting jobs. This is owing 20 GO
maay being drafted from the various
niaes, or from the idle mills. No out.
viders ueed come to the Comstock look.
,oS for Job at the present time nor for
some months hence. Meanwhile the
business houses, restaurants and even
the saloon keepers have to "carry"
mauy regular customer until he can go
to work again.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

From their arrival on this planet 10 m r
usually arly departure from il, people OF woaS
constitutions and angular physiques pass sort
Of half existence Like dorlnice, they burrow III
their home retreat afraid OF heat, afraid ot cold,
constantly afraid that the shadow Of the dread
reaper will materisze and exact the forfeit
which he demands from ALL sooner or later No
finer medical assurance OF comparative vigcr for
ne feeble exists than that afforded by Hostetters
stomach Bitters Used with persistence not
With gpurts and spasms-this genial srd profes
sonaliy commended tonic will do much toward
infusinc strength into puny system, and round
ing OF scrawny angles in the human figure. APP
uetite nerve tranquility and nightly repose are
encouraged by It, and q rnalsrial, rheumatic, bill
ions tendency overcome. It re-establishes diges
ton and prevents kidney troubles
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

Tao aged ladies, who said they were
robbed near Cheyenne on the Union Ps.
ei6s, arrived here Thursday penniless.
Tnsg said they were on their way from
Nebraska to Oakland, where their se!a.
sivas reside. Superintendent MyricS,
having satisfied himself that they were
vet iupostors aud bad theif money and
ses ess stolen. procured free transporfs-
ton for them to their destination, and
they went on their way rejoicing. having
profusely thanked the kind Suporinten.
dent.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
4, WInnemucca, Sept moer 22nd, 1888, ts the
wife OF j. a. Aguila, adaughter



Fred Sperry, of Paradise. left for Reno
yesterday.
DIR. Porter, the dentist, arrived 10 town
yesterday.
Judge Fitzgerald is holding Court at
Phoebe this week.
James Mcintosh, of Paradise Valley.
returned yesterday from California.
Il. II. Schwartz and William Stock, Of
she Farmers Mill, Paradise, are in Tus.
sarora.
Superintendent Myrick, Of the Hum
boldt Division, arrived in town yester.
day.
b. Y Riley. f. HI. Ward. J. g. Was
aon, Alsx Wise, Joe O'Neal, w. 3.
podhonter and II. J. Barnes returned
from Reno yesterday.
William Farrell, OF Golconds, is in
.own. lie is preparing to work on the
Richmond mine in Potosi District this
Winter.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
Following the Thief.

.. B. Swaniger, who was here last
w,s,, chasing thief, who stole twenty
four horses in Grant county, Oregon, is
now ia Churchill county. The Rcceilis
says he got clus tothe 'hief vt Austin
and left with an officer for Hesley' ranch
near the Bernice mines, whore the sus'
pected party stopped some days aeo.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
Autumnal Equinox.

To-day the autumnal equinox occurs.
The sun in his annual course passes
through the plane of the CELESTIAL equa.
tor. which is an indefinite extension OF
the terrestrial equator, and the days and
nights are Of equal length in all parts Of
The world.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
snt Z tss.


EhHe Wthpsa OSh M "FC'Ss
emo yesterd'y
Thursda, IS good ia, as
"Wednesday cody fully joyed
the occasion
THE STOCK PARADE
Was called ON promptly at 10 O'clock by
Director Baby, aud the display was far
superior to the one made on Tuesday.
There were Sc cattle IN line and g. horses
aud teams joe Marzen's herd of 26
DUH ms ar'r-c'ed general attention, IS
also did Crutc .-r's Galloway and Polled
An us catt, Without Humboldt the
exhibit would have been tame. Gov.
e nor Stevens, ms Jerseys were petted
aud admired, aud the Holsteins Of Burke
aid tsuiIIng, as we'll as other fine grades,
highly praised. The thoroughbred
b rises rosdsters, Normans, Cleveland
B,vs. Clydes ale ard other magnificent
81 &C nrp,, hors fe b elicted & ct adj
mirat,on lake 1t as whole and the
display was as good as any ever seen in
Reno The Committee will examine the
stock 10 their stalls and the blue and
red ribbons will adorn the animals as
they maks their last parade tomorrow
morning.
THE RACES.
The first race of the day was mile
and repeat between Susie g.. and Dave
Douglas, and was cleverly won by Susie
in two straight heats. Time, l:47, l:453.
Susie sold at $50 10 $40 The Mutuals
paid Sc 20, Sc A.
The 2:40 srot was = pretty contest be-
tween Eva w. Crlcke. and William p,
the two former making the race. Cricket
won the FIRE. heat, Eva W. the second
and third, Eva W. ran badly in the
fourth heat, and vent under the wire
length ahead OF Cricket, but was set
back Tor running, and Cricket vas given
the heat. The final heat was beautiful
contest for the first half-mile. from which
point Eva W. pulled out and came in an
easy winner in 2:33.
The quarter-mile dash between Fox.
Lookout and Rondo was won by the lat
ter. The horses sold nearly even in the
pools, Lookout being slightly choice.
Time :231.
The special race between Ned. Sam
Lewis and Pasha was splendid one.
Sam Lewis sold at even money for the
other two. pasha had the pole. Ned
second. Each broke three times, but
Sam Lewis passed under The wire three
lengths ahead amid great excitement.
Time 2:35a. The second heat was won
by Sam Lewis, Ned and Pashs acting
badly in their breaks. Time 2:30a.
Sam Lewis won the third heat just as
easily as the second. Time 2:35.
THE PAVILION.
The Pavilion is not as we'll filed as
last year, yet it receives its share Of
patronage. As rule the lower hall has
been crowded with variety of exhibits
of agricultural and other implements.
The Cyclone" windmill, a lot Of sad
dies from Fred Klne's shop, few We.
hicles from ]. L. Longabaugh's establish
ment aud cart from Manning & Jacques
represent the show on the left side OF the
bali, while Calling gun faces the space
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

Remaining in the postoffice at Winnie.
mucca. Nevada, September %, 1888:
Lobb, VIM Nadon, Joseph
X ca, EFF Rodgers, Frank
White, f Whitaker, f M
Persons calling for any of the above
letters. will please say, Advertised
September %. 1885"
VIM. PERKINS, P. M.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

The World with a Fence Around IL.
HARRY MARETT does not want the
world with fence around it for fear of q
law suit with old Neptune over water.
rights; but he is here yet and wants share
Of your patronage at his NEW Drug
STORE.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
A " hoiesOme Drink.

To counteracs the eff, cts of eppres-
sively warm weather and malarious water,
be sure and use Krenkel's Grand Com
pound of Sarsaparills, Sassafras and Iron.
For Sale by all dealers. au6-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

G.. HosKrNs is located at Uncle George
Walkers Shop, and ia prepared 10 dc al!
kinds of Jobhing, Cabinet. Work Re
pairing Sewing Machines. Piano Tuaing
etc. jeo3-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

N, f. Bushee is bringing superior fruit
TO market from his ranch 10 Pleasant
Valley. He will have fair crop this
SEASON. Leave orders ct
iy23 r. G. ROBINS & Cos.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
Fair Recelnis.

The Journal says the receipts at the
Fair grounds Thursday were 1926 so,
and $l27 as the Pavilion in the evening.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
opposition r. che Life or Trade.

To &c. the advantage Of that opposi-
ton, patronize HARRY MAREITs New
Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

W. 8. PORTER, Dentist, is in Winnie
mucca, and will remain q short time.
Office on Bridge Street opposite N. Levy
& Co.'S store, Room No. 1. sept23-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

Patronize HARRY MARErr's New Drug
Store and get value for your money. He
wants to sell you what yon may need in
his line.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
millinery.

Mrs. MAY EGLEsToN, has new FALL
and WINTER BONNETTS. Call and
see them. Patronize Home Industry.
Winnemucca, SeptlS-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
The Louvre.

Limburger, Schwsitzer, Kimmel
Pumperniksl and Wurscht at the
Louvre. jy24.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

A schooner of Weilana's Lager and
Cold lunch 25 cents st the Louvre.
iva
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

A fresh consignment of Weitand's lager
beer at the Louvre s02S-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
Notice to water C0nsun err

ENRoM this date until further notice w2tes
10 will be turned on at 6 o'clock ia the
morning and shut oil according TO the rtave a
water. In the afternoon it will be turned on 90
4 O'Clock and shut off al s O'Clock In the evening.
The hours Tor sprinkling VIII b ssom to 8 Id
the morning and from to s III che evening.
Open hose must not be used IN any caaA tor
irrigating, under penalty Of having the wasas
shut of.
J. b. GI;AMM, Supt. W. Y W..
winnenaeca, July 90, 1855 Il
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
SIGNAL SERVICE KRPoKr.

WuHmUCoA STATION,
Sspveanbe, 2e, 1858.
Conditions OF weather 'or The "A hours ending
~ ?. H., 18th meridian time, or 7:o9 P. NJ, local
time, and comparative statement OF air tempera
snss on the last seven days:
AIR TKNYHnAfUR1
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22
Hot Erankf0rsers

Every evening at nine the Louvre.
AUST.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-22

DBPAhfuRE Fk9M 5kyKh-YEAR AyERA6R:
remperature--since January l., 1885, excess
19i degrees; since September /, 1855, lexc, ss)
1893 degrees
Rainfail--Sines January /, 1893, tdet) SO
inches; since September /, 1883, deficiency 90
inches-
National Republican., 1888-03-15
Released on ais Personal nond

A peculiar case came before Justice Mont
Romcry vest ieriav in the criminal court. Jas
A. Clark was indicted by the grand Jury for
the March term, lSS7, Oi an assault with in-
tent To xiii Eli Hart OH Feb 6, 1897. lie was
Tor appearance for trial The case was con-
tinuGd several timtS and on Mar. ., lSSS, was
called for trial, when ClarK failed To answer.
,narrant issued /, VA, not sery, d, aud YES.
terday forenoon Clark, accompanied by his
hondsmsn, appeared al the court house aui
surrendered himself to Assistant District At.
torney Iipscomb. Wncu Justice Montgomery 5
attention was called to the case the bondsmau
had disappeared In view Of the TACT that
Clark had given himself up, his honor released
him on his personal reCogni2ance for the pur.
pose OF securing bOndsman
National Republican., 1888-03-15

25c Koechin's French Sateeus for soc.
SOC Koechlin's French Sateens for 2jc.
soc New Colored Cashmercs for SOC.
csc New Wool serges for soc.
7jc 5i.in. English sutings for G9c,
csc New Shades surahs for 55c.
sl.25 Colored Faille Fraucaise for sl.l9
sl.6j Black Faillo Franeaise for sl.5O
s2250 Novelty Parasols for 800
S2.GS MORE silk Parasols for $3.50.
s2.is Parasols, all styles, for 81 30.
sl.s0 ParaSols all styles, for sl.69.
H,25 Parasols, ali styles, for 10.
sl.iS Carriage PJrasols for sl.30.
sl3 so Braided Flannel Suits for Sill.
$40 Spring styles OF listers for 3d.
81 ulsters and Rsgans for So.
Sl5 Beaded Nisites for Sl3.5O
sl2 Beaded Pelerines for sll,
S22 Beaded visites for $40.
Sc Taior.hnish Walking Jackets for s5
1925 Imported Stookinet Jerseys for sl.9S.
s2is New Colored Jerseys for Sl,0s.
sS9S Combination Colored Jerseys for $3.50.
11i5o Pure Liuen Handkerchiefs, all styles,
Tor l0c.
25c Linen Handkerchlefs, all styles for zoe.
ijc China SILK Haudkerchiefs for 35c.
sc Child's Linen Handkerchiefs for ic.
25c Neck Ruchings, all styles, for 20c.
l5c skirt Ruillings, all styles, for l2c.
l21zc Linen Collars, all styles 8 for 2jc.
1910 Linen Cuffs for 3 paifs for 25c.
25c Stamped Linen Splashers for lgc.
S3c Stamped Linen Umbrella Cases for 22c.
soc Stamped Linen Shoe Bags Tor 20c.
2tc Stamped Pillow-shams for l9c.
nc Antique Lace Tides for for 2jc,
lgc Lace and Ribbon Tides for 25c.
l2c Chenille Spot Wells for l0c.
7cFancy Dotted Wells for sc.
81 Black Silk Lace scarfs and Fchus soc.
LACES-l0 per cent discount OIL marked
rices.
EMBRoIDERIEs--lo per cent. discount of
marked prices.
JEWELRY-1O per cent, discount of marked
prices.
LEATHER GooDs-lO per cent. discount
OIL marked prices
FANS-lO per cent discount of marked
iiiccs.
lULLs--lO per cent discount oil marked
prices.
PLUSH GooDs-lO per cent. discount of
marked prices.
JAPANESE wARE--lO per cent discount OIL
marked prices.
DRESS TRIMMIAGS-lO per cent. discount
OIL marked prices.
SOS l2.in. Surah sash Ribbons for Sl.t0.
SliS l0-in. Moire Sash Ribbons for Sl.2j.
No. IL MORE Ribbons, spring shades for l9o
55c straw Hats, all styles for 2jC,
fSc Straw Hats, all styles. for SOC.
gSc Straw Hats, all styles, Tor zoe.
Sl.iS Straw Hats, all styles, for 0SC.
si.a5 silver Gray Gossamer Circulars for 81. 30.
g. 40 Check Silver Gray Gossamers for $3.50
st.Sg 1t 0tch Plaid Inverness CapeS for s6.2i
slhO Genuine "Gloria' Cloth Umbrellas for
-.
$50 DO, with silver aud gold handles, for
gl.gS
s2.iS silk Umbrellas fancy handles, for J2. 90
3sc silk Mousquetaire Gloves for S9c.
sl.CS and button "Palais Royal Kid
Gloves for sl.25.
sl.t0 i.bEi on Black "Palais Royals tor ST.
81 S5 S.but. u Kid MousQuetaires for sl.GD.
soc WaIrant,d d Fast Black Hose, for 55c.
National Republican., 1888-03-15
Damage Suit Against the "Post.

Hugh Bowman, by his attorney, +. NJ. Hew'
lett, yesterday instituted suit against Mr..
Stilson IIutchins as editor and proprietor of
the Washington POS' claiming 5000 Tor ma.
licious libel, The claim is based on the fol.
low ing article published in that paper on Mar,
IS. lsS7.
"THrEvEs WITH STOLEN JEwELRY.-Iieut.
Amiss arrested two young Colorcd men named
Philip and Hugh Bowman last night while
they were attempting to pawn valuable gold
pin, in the form of q punsy, with diamond in
the center and locked them mp on suspicion
Bowman takes exception to being called a
thief aud that they were arrested on suspicion.
National Republican., 1888-03-15
THE $1,000 hou.e-Polomac Fair.
Lodge Meetings To- Night.

Toe following lodges meet Tonight at the
places named.
Observation-Disclosures, M. ~. Masonic Ten,
pie; Mount Hore6 Royal Arch Chapter, No. y
Nineteenth street and Penusrlvania avenue
l. %. o. F.-Coumbia, No. 10, Oii Fellows
Hall; Oriental, No. ~, Odd Fellows Hall:
Friendship, No. IL, Pennsylvania avenue ana
Twentieth street northwest; Covenant, No. Is,
odd Fellows Hall, Georgetown.
Knights OF pythaS-Union, No. %, seventh
and l. streets northwest; Harmony No. 2i
1hirteenand.a' half street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue and Third street
southeast.
Knights or Honor National, No 6r'. X. OF
II. Hail, -. Cloud building.
]. q. Ui H. M.-IuscRrord, No ., Odd Fellows
Hall Eighth street sOnihea't: l.usdl. No. ;,
Market Hall, Tnirly.seCond street: 0nondasa,
No. 10, BunCh's Hall.
%. NJ W'liam Louis Schley, No. 4. Odd
Fellows Hall! GcorgctOwn friendship, No. 4
MOores Hall, :gy Ninth street northwest
o. c. t-.A l.. OF II, No. 3, lie proit Build
nG. room ~.
10 &. Il Star Of Hope No H. Pennsyl.
vana avenue and Nineteenth street nort rthwest
O,U A, NJ. Jr.-Mnurt Vernon CoIncil, No
TO- Baum's Hail, Fourth anu East Capitol
streets.
National t'nion-Ccntral Council No. 2lg,
12l Sixth street northwest
O. L. A. M.-libcrty Couucil. No. 9, Std.
hams Hall, l02% Seventh street.
For family use no beer is better than the
Faust" from the Anheuser-Bus Brewing
fee corner First and Virginia avenue south
west. Phone sS,l-S, Frank Sch war;, manager
National Republican., 1888-03-15

NJ Roy Ghree years old was recently taken
win cold IN the head his nose was stopped up
him TO brl athC and sleep | called ply
SitiaM who pr, scribed, hut did him no good.
Frally got bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm.
was clear in two days, and he has been all
Iipht ever since f, J. HA2IAHD, New York.
MY daughter aud myself great sufferers
from CatarTh, were cured by Ey'S Cream
Ralm, My sense Of smell Is TcS'0red.-C. NJ.
STASLLY, Shoe Dealer, Ithaca, N. Y.
National Republican., 1888-03-15
PIEDMONT AIR LINE.
Its Trains Not interrupted bv the RE-
rant RIizzard,

Its Trains Not interrupted Nv the ke-
cent Blizzard.
While the terrible blizzard that set in on
Sunday last showed under nearly all the
roads leading into this city and completely
interrupted travel 10y rail, one road seems
to have been fortunate enough to escape
and continue its busiuess operations with
only slight delays in running their trains,
and thai is the Piedmont Air Line. For a
time telegraphic communication was
broken between here and Charlottesville,
hut south OF that point the storm seems to
have been nothing like as severe as was
experienced In other places. All trains to
aud from the solth on this road are running
on the regular schedule time, and those de.
slrUus Of travelling to any point where this
line TOUCHES or makes connection for need
not delay their departure longer, as the
train service Is In excellent shape, aud pas
sCngers are carried through with the usual
prompthess and comfort,
National Republican., 1888-03-15
THE $1,000 house-Potomac Fair.
Suit Against a Steamboat Company.

Messrs. A. A. Birney and Wm. H. II. Hart, as
solicitors, yesterday Instituted suit for Lucy A.
assiter and husband against the Inland and
Seaboard Coasiing Company for 81 900 damages
tor failure to carry out contract. Pa!nttls
aver that on Seut. -. 1887, Lucy A. LasSiter,
then II single person. engaged passage aud
Lake to make the trip from Norfolk, Va, to
this city, from the agents of the com pany.
she was given the passage but the stateru I'm
was refused. and She was Obliged 10 set about
the saloon and on the deck of the steamer dur
ing the passage. From the discomfort received
she was taken seriously i'll and remained so
for thirty days.
National Republican., 1888-03-15

Az ELEGANT substitute for oiIs, Salts, Pills
and all kinds OF bitter, nauseous Liver Medi.
Cines, Cat athartiCs, Is the very agreeable liquid
fruit remedy, syrup OF Figs. Its advantages
arc evident.-it is more easily taken, more ac'
Ceptable TO the stomach, more pleasantly eff
fcCtive, and more truly beneficial to the sys
ten than any other remedy. Recommended
py leading physicians, and for sale in 50 cent
ana 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1888-03-15
THE 81 roo Potomac Fair.
The District Poor.

Mni. Moore has received the following con.
tributions for the poor iuud Miss Clymer, go;
James W. Ormc. go; cash, g.; ten. Auders N,
sg6 Hume, Cleary ~ Co., So; p. T. Leighton,
$40; Mrs. a. q. Pedrick, Go; ta'h, 81; W. f.
Abbott, ~; Warren Johnson. 81; cash, 30 cents;
!. Wey J, IA lot of clothing. several distressing
cases OF suffering have come TO the knowl slge
Of the police. A family OF ten persons living
at i8Oig Eighth street southwest IS a notable
instance, as also that oi Young woman about
to lie confined. In bOtn these C SOS the parti "a
have bt en- ordered to move ont of their h0<isE'
hy the owners for non p4'':ic..t uT rent The
physicians 10 The no repDr' that there /,
much dcsli,utinn among that c,RSS