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National Republican., 1888-05-16
Contracts for Stationery.

Contracts to furnish stationery to the Post
office Department have been awarded to the
following merchants OF the District; L. Nor
rison, rider y Addison, VIM, Ballantyne &
Son, Henry \, Clarke " son, Julius Baumgar'
ten X Son, and j. &. Parker.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
FOR THE PARLOR.

We would suggest for cool floor cover
ing White Seamless Mating as being in
good taste. We will offer for this week a
a fine seamless White Mating at 30c, bet
ter grade at 3Tlc, the very best at l0c,-
none better in the market.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
FOR THE LIBRARY.

What is handsomer and more appropriate
than Il fine Seamless Fancy China Mating,
which we are offering for this week at 2S,
30, 32!, 80, and 40 cents. We have them in
sixty different patterns,
National Republican., 1888-05-16
SUMNER BED COVER
INGS.

INGS.
We have greatly en-
larged and beautified our
Blanket, Comfort, Quilt,
and Bed Linen Depart
ment, on the fourth floor,
where we are now better
able than ever before to
meet the demands of our
constantly in ere a $ n 6
trade. More commodious
quarters, and a larger and
more attractive stock
marked at temptingly
low prices.
AS an attraction extra
ordinary we have con-
cluded to offer the follow
ing quantities of
ALL.LINEN PILLOW CASES
at greatly reduced prices. These were
made in Belfast, Ireland, and are Of pure
Linen Flax, round cord, soft finished,
hemstiched in an excellent manner, and
were good value at their former prices.
pairs, size 29l by 80 inches, from $3.50
a.pairs, size -! by 80 inches, from SO
to $3.50.
3pairs, size 2ai by 80 inches, from s3e5
to S2,I5.
s. pairs, size a9l by 80 inches, from $3.50
to So
pair, size go by 80 inches, from 1915 to
Considering the growing popularity of
Linen Bed.wCur, their durability, coolncss
laundering qualities, &c. these should
meet with ready sale.
EXTRA VALUES IN CALIFORNIA BLAN.
KETS.
We are carrying luEer stock of Cali
fornia Summerweight Blankets than dur
ing any preceding season. We call atten-
tion to the following special bargains:
Ia White California Summer Blankets,
Just cotton enough TO prevent notice
able shrinking. Worth, as values go, 81.
ONLY $3.50 PER PAIR.
Fine California Summer Blankets, just
cotton enough In them TO make them more
durable. and launder without shrinking.
size Ill only $3.50 per pair.
Size l2l only $3.50 per pair.
Extra fine All.wool California Summer
blankets, splendid quality, and very de.
sirable weight for present use.
size fO.1 only 50 per pair.
size III only SO per pair.
Size I'D only 81 80 per pair.
All of the. above enumerated Blankets
are bound singly, two pieces TO the pair,
thus enabling you TO use a half.pair, or
pair accordngto the state of the weather.
nn hole gt half Of fl.n hog.
prices
we have secured few pairs of very
handsome Roman'striped silk Blankets
from Rome especially suitable for
Table Covers, &c, Cardinal, Blue, and
| Gold Ground Shades, striped in contrast
| ing colors; $50 each. Measure % by q
| yards, are very attractive and delightful
| TO the touch.
| Unusually good values are being Of
| fCrCd in
| Crib, Cot, and Bed Comforts.
Crib, Cot, and Bed Spreads.
| Cotton and Linen Sheets.
| Cotton and Linen Pillow Cases,
| Cotton and Linen Bolster Cases.
| All of which will b,
found on our newly-fitte
fourth floor, where w,
have endeavored to max,
your shopping comfort
able as well as profitable
Fourth floor north end.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
BA ARG AIN S !S12 ALL-WOOL SUITS! $12

We have taken advantage of dull wholesale
market and bought last week more largely than
any previous time this season. The buyers O
nearly all departments have just returned from
New York. Descriptions of the arrivals would
occupy whole page. Please try and find time to
notice our:
Children"
Sg Nen'sFa Tannls sirt for Whnc
ygy"mroant
Lace FUm q
price
tfromm
patent Globe" 10
National Republican., 1888-05-16
The Army and Navy Clause in Force.

Comptroller Durham, in an opinion on ap'
rointments on the police force sent by him to
the commissioners, says that the act of 1873
recurring an honoIRhlle sL discharge from the
National Republican., 1888-05-16
Si.bt Tr,ins to HnI,imore

The b. and q. train leaving Washington at
1890 p IN. daily arrives in Baltimore at il:i0
D. m. This is The best and fastest night train
to the Monumental City.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
I,uiIliur Permits,

The following huildngpermits were granted
yesterday; c. Y, Trott, to erect dwelling, 100
l. street s2IOg ". f. Lewis, dwelling, S!l
Thirtccuth street northeast, Sl,5OO,
National Republican., 1888-05-16

In all uur experience we never offered such
suits in Sack and FrOck at SO, EiSeman
Bros, 7th and l., Manufacturing Clothicrs and
ruilOr~
National Republican., 1888-05-16
FANS.

We believe we don't exaggerate in stating
we have twice as many Fans aS any other three
houses In Washington. In the last week WE
ADDED Oy ER 2,0OO FANS TO OUR STOCK
and all bought much below usual prices.
Zoe Fans with pretty landscapes; look worth
ST., Who'd know they were paperS
5000 japanese Fans. lOc to 81 each
The "Twecds" Fans, hand.painted, inaid
sticks. lace trimmed now sold Slij; without
lace for 95c.
National Republican., 1888-05-16

For family use no beer is better than the
"Fau,t" from the Anheuser-Bu-ch Brewing
Association. Try It, and be convinced. Of
fee corner First and Virginia avenue south.
west. Phone sS0.5. Frank Schwarz, manager
National Republican., 1888-05-16
BICYCLISTS attention

Is called to the marked down
prices in Bicycle Hose at our
closing out sale Of Mems Fur
rishings, comprising all
colors in Cotton and Wool,
from SO cents per pair up.
Flannel Shirts, Lace and
Button Front, in White, Grays,
Browns, and Navy, at and be-
low cost.
Rowing Jerseys at one-half
OF their prime cost,
Black Silk Ties at one-half
selling price.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
Ohicial Report of the Baptist Convcn-
tiOns.

The National 7jibUHe containing the official
dailyreport of the proceedings OF the Baptist
conventions Is ON sale at calvary Church, the
principal hotels. ncwstands. and NJ 1iO5 G.
street,
National Republican., 1888-05-16
RIBBONS.

only q JOB lot in the meaning that the lots
cannot be duplicated at the prices. Every
yard warranted perfect, the styles and colnrs
the very latest, and all ut NEARLY HALF
USUAL PRICES.
Moirc silk Ribbons. Nos IL and 10, for l0c
and 2ic. Black, white, and 10 OF the latest
shades.
s.inch Moire satin edge, black and colors
soc. Never before rctailcd under Sl.2j.
s.lnch Black Moire, cheap at 0sc. Only 'jc.
10inch Sash, alternate stripes of satin and
gros grain silk, with satin edge, all colors;
novelty, worth SECS. Only $3.50 per yard.
0.inch Black Sash. satin edge, 0sc worth
Sl.35 yard; 10 inches wide. sl.19. and II inches
for S1.3j.
1O.inch Black Satin and Moire Striped Rib.
bons, Sl.35,
3.inch Combination Striped silk Ribbons,
blue and white, black and white navy and
cardinal, brown and white, &c; imported to
sell at SOC. Only 35c Der yard.
~" Nearly 1000 pieces in the lot, and which
is the largest job lot of ribbons ever brought
to Washington at one time for one store.
National Republican., 1888-05-16

CRANp ball and banquet in honor Of the
Supreme Castle. Knights Of the Golden Eagle,
Tuesday evening, Muy99, 1888, National Rifles
Hall, Tickets, 81.
National Republican., 1888-05-16

INTEiLiGENT and energetic agents, German
and English speaking, can find profitable en-
ployment by applying to the Ohio Valley Life
Company, Central National Bank building, T.
II. Campbell, secretary.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
nnllrnnd Tnxes Received.

The commissioners have made the follow.
ing response to senator CamCron's request
respecting the amount annually paid the
District by the II and +. railroad ON ac.
count of special aud general take. and rents !:
The general taN for the current fiscal year Is
ss,gsi 30 upon an assessment Of sl5i, ,1G3of real
property, aud sNS.iOn of personal property, In.
Guiding tracks and equipment. The water
rent charged annually is Sl.G7G. For the use
of the ground recovered by illling In the old
canal, $500. For gas lamps, Si.2jgDd Spe.
cial assessment. sI,ElSaG
See IN our window what style of goods we
make 70 order in Pants at So Eisemun Bros,
cor. ith and T..
National Republican., 1888-05-16
MOSQUITO CANOPIES.

II may seem a little early to speak of
these, one of the most necessary articles for
n good nights rest during the summer
months, but we wish to remind you we
have them In stock in all sizes and colors.
Prices for single beds, $l.25 and Sl,50;
for double beds, Sl.5O Sl,75, and Sl,0O.
Special sizes and colors made to order,
National Republican., 1888-05-16
HANDKERCHIEFS.

80 dozen new Handkerchefs for lslc, and
each one lgc quality.
$50 dozen new IIandkerchiefs for 10c, and
each one 2jc quality. Sou remember those
we advertised as looking as II forget.me.nots
and daisies had been sprinkled on the Hand
kerchiefs. You know how soon they went at
!5c each. Well, the new lot includes this style
among others.
National Republican., 1888-05-16

We are the only house in Washington that
sells clothing direct from the hands Of the
workman. Escmnn Bros, Tth and L, Manu-
featuring Cluthicrs and TalOrs.
National Republican., 1888-05-16
Fiiliur jury Panels.

Justice llagncr, in the circuit court No. l.,
Yesterday excused W. W. Farr, H. A. linger,
Herbert 5. owen, and Madison jackson from
service on the Jury uf at.court for this term.
The following names were drawn TO FIJI the
vacancies: 4. p. berry, lil1 Thirty-third street
northwest; VIM II Myers. 6Ol street north
west; s, W. Stclnmet2, Mount Pleasant; H. l..
Crawford, ills + street northwest IN circuit
court No . Justice McrrlCk excused Robert
l.. Nngrudcr. Benz. Libbcy, II. =. Goodwin,
and :. l.. Wilett The following were drawn
To MI the vacancies VIM. KeScCker, 80 Sixth
street southwest: W H. Edelin,. 1895 street
southeast: john A. Graves. Corcoran and Sew
entecnth streets northwest; il. j. y. Waymnn
1iGi l. street northwest
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15

Nc ~ % oeats per line, each insertion, for read
ted TO above rates for e,ch ch,i,re OF yearly
'an yearly or quarterly advertisements.
tosluveiy no reduction from the above
-''T" ior ene accommodation of any one
A. ssa must accompany every order unless
- xuVertiser or agent is known by the pro-
paetor to be responsible party.
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
A Wonderful Rocking Stone.

Imagine stone, in size containing
about 800 cubic feet, in shape nearly
as round as an orange, in weight not
less than $1,000 pounds, or forty tons,
and SO nicely balanced upon II table of
rock that a child ten ycvrs OF age, by
pushing either against the north or
south side, can rock IL back or forth; vet
the strength of Il hundred mon, without
levers or other appliances, would he in
sufficient to dislOdge it from its position.
Such is the celebrated rocking stone on
the farm of Mr.. j. McT.aury, two miles
west of Monticello. This is one of the
greatest natural curiosities i'll our whole
country. What sculptor could chisel ont IL
piece Of marble # its size, and then poise
it so nicely that it would Vibratc under
SO light touch But its shape, siza
and position are not the most wonderful
things about it. Its body is composed
OF a somewhat loose and soft sandstone
in which are imb .dded numbcrlcss round
and flinty pebbles, of diamond like
hardness. In all the valley where it is
situated it is the solitary specimen Of its
class. Around and under, the rocks are
Of n totally different structure. The
table Oh which it rests is hard stone
nearly as firm and close grained as the
blue stone Of our quarrics. From whence
came this wanderer and how .-Noatt
ceNo (N. ~ Watchmon.
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
HATCHED IN THUNDERSTORMS.
How Gulls. Swans and Woodpcckcrs
EOrctcIl Weather Changes.

In Hampshire swans are believed to
be hatched i'll thunderstorms, and IT is
said those on the Thames have an in
stiDctivc pre- science of floods. Before
heavy rains they raiS" their nests, says
the London Nc,rS. This is characteristic
of many birds, which add piles of ma
terial to their nests to prevent swamp
ing. When rocks tly high and >eem to
initiate birds cf prey hy soaring,
swooping, and falling, IT is almost Il Ger
tain sign of coming storm. Staying IL
the vicinity of the rookcry, returning at
midday, or coming to roost III groups.
are also said to bc omcus To the like ef-
feet. Various proverbs would seem to
indicate that the cry Of the owl ii heard
i'll bad weather fortells ii change.
The constant iteration of the green
woolpeckcr's cry before a storm has
given 1t the names of rain bird, rain PIE.
and rain fowl. Stormcuch is rrovin
cial name shared hy this bird AMI the
missel~thrush, the latter often singing
through gales of wind and rain. Storm
bird also is applied to the 'icifarc. The
adherence III which mariners hold the
swallow like storm petrol is well known,
It's appearance Is believed to denote wild
Weath,f. Inns li,tie ilrh l. thc Motiitr
'aet clil'heh "i sailors, amt Is alSo
called storm m-hnch hhd wafer Witch.
lier"nS' says an o'd author, hNin% ny
amt down III the evening IL II doubtful
"heie /" rest rie""" some 'Nii APP
Ii"ariilnS weather ''S"hd aS oii ~
,liSh' ui"uSh VIo''p'y "eN"id ~ i"un
"a,i'h'
guns III S''n'r''' c,IiI''feii
VINO i'Hc "t 'i,e SEA say '>o'S''l'' SEA
gun, Nit on 'i'' S'ii''' never e""I
mr"'n'r " wi,''' you r. "'i '"' ''i'"' an"
,S'i'r i"'h Ni"" '''a' "'''" ne S''',h,"N
iS ",'t carry an" III /, "ea"'iu i',t
M'''hel i'',f ne rNl'c'"| 10 '7c''.'"
"'i.''' ''io vi ''S "i .", H"ii
iiluica''S VrN weather anu i"'' az ,l'3it'
;h" '',"cr' " ,''ic ''','''lNS 'ii"' ""o',. r'N'
ni''e p''h o",erN'" I" ne tc'''arh""'f
li5'leS' against snowy, '""' W'",nrti
"hiie' "F'r,'ihR I" ah"d'"r ",''ii'f, ,"'I'
e''Iiy arrival ana continued ""nlc i'I"
triiS Il liberal harvest IN VI 'iS'iif'
the coming "i IN" d"l''ii hrt"h"hS
iIos' ana SNOW ana th'fe Is Pr%Ee'"
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
The Ncn Cast Iron Guns.

At the ordnance foundry of the South
Boston Iron Works large force Of
workmcn is at present engaged i'll com
pleting the third and last in the series
of the three II in. east iron riiied guns
with steel tube and steel hoops. The
work of putting i'll the steel tube, which
is inserted at the rear of the barrel. cX-
tending through from the brccch, has
just been completed, after three trials,
to insure getting II perfectly tight JOINT
Mt the shoulder or casing of the gun.
The gun was placed horizontally over II
longitudinal pit, and was then covered
in with q boiler and sheet iron. \ fire
was built under IT, extending from the
brecch Of the gun TO a point III front Of
the trunnions. The body Of the gun
was expanded by the heat, and the ste-l
tube was inserted from the rear. \ stream
through the bore of the tube, to keep it
cool, during the whole operation, which
lasted about twenty one hours. TIC
gun was then cooled down at the breech
to make it grip the tube, so that III con
tractinG the front end of the tube was
brought to tight Joint against the for
ward shoulders in She casing or body Of
the gun. An ingenious arrangement Of
bolts and screws, together with Il 1OJ-
ton Jack, was used i'll inserting the tube
and holding it in place until the cooling
was completed. The gun will be trans
fcrred to the lathe III few days TO he
finished, bored and ritled. and will hc
delivered to the government early IN the
f.ll
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
A PROBLEM SOLVED.

Old Man-If | give my daughter TO
YOU, young man, where will you tax
her,
Young Man-Well, ,er-I thought we
might stay here with you until can get
things slaughtered out bit.
Old Man-Hm yes, ] had quite over
looked that easy solution Of the difficult
ty, but my house is very small.
Young Man-Ye-es, thought of that,
too; but the idea occurred to me that
possibly the house could be enlarged.
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
Professional Opinion.

Wife-"Dear me, John! what's the
baby doing with that paint box"
Artist Husband taking it from the
babyl-"Just trying to mix the colors
on his palate, my ove,"-Pi,tsCarg DIS
patch.
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
MO. 3 MOS. & MOS. Q MOS. I2 MOS

he above rates. ''' '''''s ''''' 'nah
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15

Capt. McCauley, of the United States
nonitor feet, inspected the James River
below Richmond with a view Of select
ing an anchorage place for the feet now
at City Point. He will present a report
to the Secretary of the Navy, recon-
mending Randolph Flats, three miles
from Richmond as suitable anchorage
grounds.
Kentucky.
The great Fall celebration at Louisville
opened with an industrial parade five
miles long. Twenty thousand strangers
were present.
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15

I've never any pity for conceited
people because l think they carry their
comfort about with them.
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
Tsbie Of Advert,.,ps Rate.

~ommended by the Louision. Pros, As.o
clation for adoption bv tha nnh,;shara % Asso, 70,
! co,,tty newspapers In this State. in ac-
agents: i''''i ''i'er'isihB
81. so: each advertising, one inch, one time,
Richland beacon., 1888-09-15
Ter"s OF Subscription,

Er befora oTr4catlons I'M must reach this office nv
a the ie tI,.t thursday mornings, if they appeor
Idvert;.o,.su s. Issue after they are received. and
Law enes noon must be handed in before Fri
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-04
OFF TO ST. LOUIS.
Continued From First Page.

resolutions, c. D. O'Brien; on perma-
nent organization, A. A. Ames;
on credentials, John Ludwig;
rules and order of business,
DR.. Craig. There is no fight whatever
over these minor committee appoint
mentS, and they may be changed, but
the principal places as outlined above
Will be bestowed tomorrow, if the
present frame OF mind of the delegation
obtains. Mayor Smith is too modest,
and will not hustle for himself, or he
could turn over several votes that will
hold out for DOran as against Ames,
but the impression is becoming general
that no Doran-Ames fight is on, and
that Smiths election means the lodging
OF any such trouble. On the other hand.
there are several delegates who will not
express themselves until they have seen
AmeS and Stringer, SO the exact stand
ing cannot be given. 1t is probable that
the vote will be cast as follows:
SmithmPahl, Craig, Stringer, Winston,
Ames, OBrien and Smith,.
Doran-Mayo, Hipbs, Hudson Doran, Aug
lin-5.
Doubtful-Spicer and Ludwig.
The chances are that Smith will get
more than these and be elected on the
first ballot, and that Winston, repre-
Senting no contest, will get still more.
Hibbs may vote for Smith, and then
square up by supporting Doran for
chairman, while Hudson and Auglim,
both Doran men, will support Winston
for chairman. DR.. AmeS' vote for Smith
is taken for granted, as they are friends;
and, so far, AmeS' ambition has not en-
comprised this place on the national
committee. Those are estimates only,
but they are made after careful squeez-
ing from each delegate inst as much &C
he would stand. The canvassing was
done pretty early in the afternoon, and
then the delegation turned in to enjoy
itself and the splendid scenery. and to
make new acquaintance. All talk was
desultory, and unpleasant topics were
avoided. MI. Doran went into execu-
tive session with Mayor Ludwig, and
was shown the elegant chain presented
by an admiring constituency.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-04
CONVENTION HALL.
A Clear Description of the Great
Meeting Place for the Braves.


ST. LOUIS, June 3.-All accounts
agree that st. Louis is eXerting herself
as never before, and men of all parties
are contributing literally, the intention
being to make the occasion great Mis-
sissippi valley festival rather than an
exclusively Democratic gathering. The
hall is the north nave of the great expo
Sltlen building, cut off from the rest of
the structure by temporary partitions:
it stretches all the way from Thirteenth
street to Fourteenth street, east and
west, and is 800 feet long and 100 feet
wide, but only 2S5X97 lin the clear"
as the architect says. This vast space
has been most skillfully utilized by the
committee, and there will be seats for
10000 persons.
The entrances for spectators and dele
gates will be at the west end, on Four
teenth street; for officials and reporters
at the east end, oh Thirteenth street, as
the platform is at that end. The az
engagements for hearing and reporting
are the best possible, and it is claimed
that the acoustic properties of the hall
are so perfect that all the vast multitude
can hear an ordinary speaker. Begin
ming at the east end of the room are the
seats behind the chairman, which rise
one above the other to the height of
thirty feet; then comes the platform
proper, for chairman and officials, and
In front of that, westward, is a lower
platform with tables and chairs
for 300 reporters. An open space
twenty feet wide extends from this to the
first row of delegates seats, and these
rise two inches to the foot clear back to
the west end of the hall. On both sides
of the hall are lines of boxes, entered
from narrow passages behind them;
above these private boxes are the rows
OF seats for spectators, and above them
again the great galleries, in which the
seats rise circus fashion. The entrances
will be few, so that all but ticket hold
erS can be easily excluded; but many
exits can be provided which can be in
stantly thrown open, so that in case of
fire or panic from any cause the hall can
be cleared in few minutes. 1t is esti-
mated that if all available standing
room be utilized, about 1880 people
can witness the proceedings.
Three alSleS run the length of the
hall, the middle one six feet wide. The
committee have had all the supports
thoroughly examined and tested, and
their strength is guaranteed to be suffi-
clent to remove even the possibility of
accident. The entire interior will be
decorated in the most lavish manner to
an extent never before seen in a ma
tiOnal convention hall. The exterior
will be decorated somewhat less Law
iShly.