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National Republican., 1875-07-27
Chinese Courage.

From the Nevada Territorial Enterprise.l
The Chinese are becoming exceedingly expert
in the use Of the knife and pistol, and are dis
posed to use them upon each other on very slight
provocations. They have had a number Of broils
among themselves during the past week, and,
considering the number Of shots fired, 1t Is mar
velous that dozen or two Of them were not
killed. As rule, they are not very accurate In
their aim, which is In a measure accounted for by
q disposition to turn their backs to each other in
exchanging shots. With the knife however, they
are more familiar, and they use 1t with q nerve
and recklessness scarcely to be expected Of peo-
pie SO noted for their tImidity. The courage of
the Mongolfsn is purely physical. He covers
under the eye and menace Of the Caucasian, while
he is insensible Of danger and reckless Of result
the moment he feels the sting of q wound. He
meets death, when inevitable, with the stoicism
Of an Indian. He shudders at no horror, and
kneels before the executioner with q smile upon
his lips. During the last revolution In China,
which continued for many years, and is
not yet completely suppressed in two or
three of the northern provinces tens Of thousands
heads Of six thousand were hewn of. They met
their death kneeling, and there was not murmur
or cry for mercy among them all. Occastonally
seen them resent an insult as chiTalrously as q
knight of the Round Table. They were Of the
Tartar stock, and their ancestors were the war
like ravagers Of Asia under Genghis Khan. One
Of the effects Of their contact with the people OF
this country will be o steady increase In the
courage Of the Chinese. In the midst Of brave
people all become brave, and the Mongolians will
prove no exception to the rule. This Is manifest
Ing itself in their desperate assaults upon each
other, and Will In time nerve them to more reso-
lutte yindication Of their rights with the whites
quisite pitch they might be protitably used as
forlorn hopes In the next war.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
A Miraculous Cure.


Our Washington correspondent, in his letter
published yesterday, gives the facts Of Q strange
case which has occurred there. and which appar.
emily staggers the skeptics considerably. A
woman, for fourteen years o helpless and bedrid.
den sufferer, unable to use her Limbs In any man.
ner, was suddenly restored to comparative health
by what seems q special act Of Divine Providence.
All the dOubters are tryir g to explain the mira
Gle now on rational grounds, while all the BE-
levers are pointing to It ss Q refutation Of Tyn-
dsll's heresies, and q bright sign Of encourage
ment to Christian men and women. IL seems
that the woman had tried all sorts OF remedies,
and been under the care OF various physicians,
all without avail. Finally, her case was given
up as hopeless, and she turned her attention 10
heavenly things. She became converted and er-
ceptionslly rious, more, perhaps, because she
had nothing else 70 do than because she was nat
urslly saint-like. She began offering up prayers
for her recovery, and not satisfied with her own
eforts, called in the most faithful OF her church
associates to assist her. She commenced to I'M
prove under this treatment, and the other day
sprung out Of bed and walked across the foori
She Is now running about as merry as q
cricket. and naturally feels . contempt for
Tyndall and all his sympathizers. It happens
that right on the heels Of this comes and
Illustration Of another phase in this system OF
treatment. Lady Franklin, the widow OF the
late explorer, had been lying quite Ill In England
for long time. She asked the prayers Of her
countrymen for her recovery, and not only this,
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Oriental Burial.

The Nevada Enierprfse says that defunct Ce-
lestial was packed and tlcketed through 10 China
heaven by Mr.. Wilson, the undertaken. The re-
eeptaele for the body costly casket, for that
pendant pigtail had swung from . sway up" head
during life. Around the body was packed an
abundance Of little pieces Of paper, all spotted
with gold, such as are seen scattered along the
way when the detunct Mongolians are carried to
the grave. These pretties are very glittering and
easily blown about by the wind and are to attract
the attention Of the Chinese devils and give the
deceased an opportunity to escape while his tor
mentors are in pursuit Of them. The remaining
emptiness Of the casket filed with pork, rice,
chickens, candies, &c, upon which the dear de-
parted Is expected to feed while ourneying TO the
unknown. He was also abundsntly supplied with
Chinese coins, with which to defray the expenses
Of the journey In his mouth was placed United
States ten-cent piece, to show that he came from
Q land Of civilization, and passport to better
seats and society over there. Lastly, he had fsn
placed in his hand with which TO cool his heated
brow, and as badge Of high rank in the land Of
his earthly nativity With all this preparation,
he is expected TO make 0 rapid and safe Journey
to the Land Of the Leal," and triumphant
entry into Kingdom Come.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Ut Was Sam.n

The other day tall, thin woman frcm over the
river hunted around Vicksburg until she found
Coroner Blessing, whose retiring disposition and
prompt attention to business are certain to make
him famous all over the State within the coming
year, and when she was certain Of her man she in
quired:
"Business amt driving now, is itG"
"Well, nothing to brsg Of. ] get doater or o
niger now and then, but It isn't anything like
old times"
She heayed Sigh and continued:
'Sam is missing"
"Sam, SAM" he repeated.
ayes, my ole man. It's nigh on to twelve weeks
since he started to cross the river about six miles
above here, and I'm getting anxious. thought
I'd drop down and see if you remembered Of haV-
ing set on such man."
"aiuuuI twelve weeks sgo-less seer believe
did pull in q fOater Eome ten or eleven weeks
since"
"Was he q tall msb?'
Eyes; think he was"
"Haye long nose and brck-colored hair?'
"Yes; remember now."
"CoWhide shoes and q yaller coat on"
"Yes-I got that very man ~
"a riz to the surface and was pulled in here,
sat on according 70 law and was duly buried"
''He was, madam. And do you believe that the
body was that of your missing husband?"
"I know It! He could drive mules or paddle
dug-ous with any man in Louisiana, but he
couldn't swim worth cobs. His canoe Topped
over, he went under, and that's the reason he
didn't come home"
"And do: you want the body exhumed so as to
make sure2"
tWas he put down to stayP''
"He was well buried, madam"
"Well, it's bout as well to let him stay there
He's probably fell away 50 that wouldn't know
him, and don't feel like having my nsryes strung
up
"weII, I'm very sorry for you, madam. III
could have identified the body would have sent
you word right away"
ats all right I've felt It in my bones for
more'n two months that was q wilder, and the
shock don't stagger me like It would at first.
I'm sorry, for Sam was killed"
"Yes, Il was too bad"
"But he ought o knoved better, when he
couldn't swim. told him and told him and told
him, and that day told him again, and he hol.
Tered back, shut upr"
'sHe didf"
ayes, be did, and now he's under the sile and
I'm here I'm 'bleeged, Mr.. -: know where
he is now, and when l wake up In the night
shan't worry SO much. Is there anything to
No, nothing"
"Well, I'll 90 home feeling better. It's kinder
hard to have the old man go under that way, but
'spose the Lord knows best. The Bible says we
eometh up to be cut down, and suppose that
means drowning as well as shooting"
And she felt 70 If her spectacle case was all
aafa nd start ad hOma
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Mr.. Robert Thompson.


On Sunday morning Mr.. Robert Thompson, an
old citizen Of the District, died, after long sick
ness, This gentleman was well known in this
CITY. Al we'll as ID No. York and Saratoga, where
he has left a name engrayen upon the memory of
many for his acts of kindness and geEerous deeds
to persons in distress. He needs no euloRy. Ihe
prayers Of the widow whom he has succored; the
praise Of many young men whom he has aided:
his gentlemsnly bearing and honesty to all rise
up like Banquo's ghost, and will not down when
hidden by the tooth of calumny or the tongue of
envy and malice. The Saratoga correspondent
Of the New York Herald thus speaks of him;
1.-THE greatest head waiter in this country, Rnh,srt
Thompson, colored man Of signal i-,denendence
and good sense, is now in the closing staaes oF an
active if humble life He is the head waiter AZ
the Grand Union, MANY years ago, when the
NS-.Onal hotel at Washington was in its prime
he was the grand marshal Of the walters. He
came to Sarato ga with the Lelands, continued
under Breslyn, Is now dying Of consumption, and
when they say, Bob, go of! Take the Summer for
yourself the pride of the Virginan in the negro
answers: NO; I'll Die right here If must, where
j have worked This man was member Of the
Council Of the District Of Columbia. He antici-
pated the position recently taken by Fred. Doug
lass more than two years ago-nameiy, that the
black man must cease to hang on to the white
mans skirts. He said 70 me last summer, Our
people are not doing we'll They are all on fire
for office. Its making demagogues and idlers Of
them OF Fred. Douglass he said: Il don't re-
spect any colored man who lets o white man use
him after the white man has picked the carcass,
and that's what Fred. Douglass did In the Freed
mans Bank This negro is a very thorough
American in spirit, wiry In figure, ambitious,
anxious, with military power over the It's servants
he has to drill little given to frivolity, and his
Judgment In q dininE.room on the quality and
right Of place Of thousand guests was little short
of rare social culture"
He has suffered for many years from consump-
tion, and many times, when given up by the doc
tors, he has gotten up and gone out 20 work
hardly able to stand. Such an indomitable Will
and SO much activity have been the only things
TO keep him mp. Had l." he once said, 'agone TO
bed every time the doctors told me would have
died years ago." But at last he has passed away.
He has fought the good fight, and has gone home
to reap the reward OF the faithful. Notice Of his
funeral will appear in to-morrow's issue.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
NICE LITTLE GAME.
The Latest Scheme to Raise the Wind.

The Latest Scheme to Raise the Wind.
For some days past the officers of the detective
corps have been inquiring into a neat and sue
cessfuI swindle, and although they are familiar
with the facts Of the case and the parties partic
pating in it, the question now is what are they
going to do about it, or rather what can they do
about It?
The facts Of the case are about as follows:
Some time ago weIlk known character Of the city,
who is known q friend Of a secOnd-rate pawn
broker, who will always bear watching, called on
third party-a dealer in second hand goods
and, in an excited and emphatic mqnner, began
to abuse the pa6nbroker, calling hIrI all manner
of names, and asserting that he held In his DOS
session 8 fine gold watch, worth at least sl25
which had been pawned for $50, and threatened
unless It was redeemed within q certain time he
would sell It for what It would bring. As he
could not raise the money, and did not see any
prospect of doing 80 for some time, he offered To
sell the pawn-ticket tc the secondhand man for
SIO fjust to beat the d-n pawnbroker out OF his
expected profits" The second hand man thought
. moment and then concluded that If the article
had been paWned for $50 It was worth considers
bly more, but, wishing to proceed surely, got pos
session Of the ticket for day and with 1t called
on the pawnbroker and asked permission TO see
the watch.
This request was denied, as against the rules,
but he was told that the sum named had been sd-
yanced, and that the watch was good one Next
day he mes the owner Of the ticket, gave him the
ten dollars, and then called at the pawn shop paid
hfty dollars for his 'pig bag" speculation,
and in return received the sickestlooking gold
watch that he had beheld for many days. IL
looked Ike one Of the war watches, that had
served its time and been discharged. To an ordi-
nary man it would be dear at ten dollars; to a
pswnbroker it didn't look like It was worth stor-
age As soon as his eye 'lton it,' the purchaser
turned pale He didn't stop to examine ii, but
demanded the return Of his money. This Was Of
course refused and as the only refuge he son mt
the aid OF the police. They satisfied that Ii Is
= barefaced sHfndle, bot hardly know how 70 pro-
eeed. Its, however, prooaoie that they wifi Sc
to the grand Jury with Q view OF trying 70 obtain
an Indictment sgainst the parties for obtaining
money under false pretences or Tor conspiracy 70
pefraad, -I
National Republican., 1875-07-27

To many Of our readers it will be most pleasant
TO know that on Wednesday (to-morrow) after
noon the always favorite, and now more than
ever popular steamer, the Lady Of the Lake, will
make another moonlight excursion to salt water.
Excursions down the river, up the river and all
over have Of late been many and close between,
but few have earned the popularity and met the
success which from the beginning has attended
these afternoon trips Of the Lady Of the Lake.
They afford most agreeable means Of passing
the evening "far from the busy haunts Of men,"
and are Of such a character as TO entice the at
tendance of the best classes Of our citizens In
the beginning Mr.. Thompson designed these ex-
cursions for the especial Deneht Of families, and
his constant care has been that no reproach
should be cast upon them on account Of the pres
ence Of Objectionable persons. To-day they are
source Of delight to us ALL and IL is pleasure to
say they are equally satisfactory to the company
io-morr9Ws excursion will dou1Iiess Se "a. a..,.lU
11eb ana we can only hope that it will be as
pe ppsle and dancing on the boat
National Republican., 1875-07-27
A PROBABLE MURDER,

Yesterday morning about six o'clock Q quarrel
arose between Alfred Rollins, colored, and Peter
Lusby, white, on the Bowen road, Just beyond
Uniontovn. In the midst Of the alteration the
latter drew pistol and fred at the former, one
of the balls taking effect In the neck Of Rollins
and infiIcting Q dangerous wound. Lusby, on
realizing the deed he had committed, immedi-
ately LEFT the place and succeeded In making his
escape into the adj jaeent county Of Maryland and
thus temporarily evaded arrest. The wounded
man was removed TO his home, which Is In that
vicinity, and surgical attendance was summoned.
Late last night there was no improvement In his
condition.
National Republican., 1875-07-27

pu. SEN. . rsussss 70 this eounsiy tor ilhs ps.i.
tions which were freely offered mp. NotHtth.
stand;nr this Lady Franklin died last week. The
ou estion now arfses, why were the prayers mere
edncacious In the one case than the other2 Both
are we'll authenticated, there being NO doubt Of
other means had failed, or the death Of Lady
Franklin alter the prayer remedy, as well a. the
others, had been applied. 1t true that the lat.
ter was advanced IN years. and had fairly lived
her allotted period, while the former Is in middle
iife and 10 entitled under ordinary circumstances
TO a longer lease. But does this make the differ
encef Are only reasonable requests to be grant
cd, and II So, who 10 to be the Judge Of what 10
reasonablef Either this is true, or else there Is
rounded the sick woman's bed ct the capital
which Christians at large did not feel when offer
ing prayers for Lady Franklin. In any event,
here is well. authenticated case OF what seems
direct answer to prayer, and Christians must not
be blamed II they take great encouragement
froun
National Republican., 1875-07-27
AMUsEMENrs.
fhe Theatre Comioue.


The opening night Of the week had all the
same characteristics Of success 20 attended the
brilliant performances Of last week. The female
minstrel scene was augmented by the presence OF
Mr.. Geo, W. Harley, and . marked improvement
was noticeable In the costumes. In this scene
Miss Mollie Wilson sung "sweet GenIvieve"
with charming effect, and was repeatedly en-
cored. Mr.. Harley rendered "Belie Brsndon"in
Q style quite new 10 the variety stage, and yet
more work Is demanded from him. He is too fat
and hearty 10 be Let OF with 20 little; however,
he won decided favor. "Fat and Thin" By welch
and Rice came ,ausrsly up 70 sIpsctat@iou, @ and in
patrons Of the Comique have assurance OF ample
fun. Lestie Oarles LA Norma Medley was
iprt,istic, pt,ns, and loudly sPPIaudsd. Miss Clara
new and frmer reputation as q pleasant
singer than she has yet enjoyed; "Ths storm
tie, was beautiful thing in conception and exc.
eution. The Iigs and duets Of the Irwin and
MonIsrt sisters FOLLOWED; and then Moine wilsSn MS
Austria sisters won applause for their fine dancing
Of the Girofe!G e!Girois waltz. Marie Cammarn is
IN he ss
at Niblo's Garden, the Academy Of Music In New
York, In all the principal theatres Of South
before the Emperor Of Brazil. Mile Anna
Goerner has had 9 similar experience, and to
getber they go from here to New Orleans The
Beard" in which Kitty Allyne and Lilly.Howard
bore the principal parts, and with the Morlacchi
Can-Can. The house was crowded.
Ths Avenue Theatre.
The patronage at the Avenue theatre last
night was not only very large, but highly re-
spectacle In character, and the amusement Of
ferred was first-class, the bill opening with par
lor pastimes, in which the Brandt sisters finely
rendered the duet Of "Linger Near Me, Little
Darling" "Angels Bid You TO Come" enabled
Mr.. Kirk to sing taking negro melsdy. Miss
Laura Harrison met with an enthusiastic recep-
tion from her old friends, surprised and delighted
to see her again in Washington, and she sung Q
ballad handsomely. John Drew followed with
the comic, song Of "Big Injun," and then Miss
Minnie Lee sung "Birdie Darling" Miss Lee Is
not only . charming singer, but truly beautiful
woman, one whose presence on the Avenue
stage will prove an attraction. Then followed q
long bill; s'Craecouvienne," by Mary Alder;
"Sailing on the Lake, Brandt sisters; polka, Miss
Julia Bennett; "WeTl meet again. plantation
sketch, BY Kirk and Drew; 9 medley song and
dance by the Harrison sisters, and other acts, all
ending with the "Belles and Swells, or Life on
Broadway" concluding with the grand Russian
Can-Oan. Mr.. Charley Howard as Deuteronomy
Elkhorn was irresistibly funny, and kept his au-
talented and versatile actor, and immensely pop
ular in Washington. The Can-Can was danced
with all the dash and vim Of the Russians them
selves, and frequent demands Of the audience for
encores were responded to. Look out for al ex-
traordinsry announcement at the Avenue.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
IMPROVEMENTS.

The following building permits were issued
yesterday from Inspector Plowman's office: John
Harrison, two-story frame stable on the south
side of q, between Ninth and Tenth streets north
east; $500. N. ID. Larner, two-story brick dwell
ing 10 by 20 feet, north side Of Q, between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets northwest; 900. ].
W. Somers, q three-story brick dwelling on the
south side OF F, between Second and Third streets
northwest; 81 900. james Miller i've brick dwell
ings on the south side Of r, between Fifth street
ano New Jersey avenue; ., 500. Thos. ]. Allan
atwo-story brick dwelling on the north side OF
Euteenth, between and q streets northwest;
SzoGO ThomasP p. Burke, brick dwelling on the
soulh hoe ot 1, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
National Republican., 1875-07-27
HARRY BROOKS CHALLENGE.
Notice to Whom it may Concern.

To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Having issued challenge to any man in
the world in my line Of business namely, pedes-
trianism, and having received no reply, once
more beg the privilege Of your valuable paper,
and wish to state that unless receive q reply by
Saturday next / shall consider myself not only
champion Of America, but champion Of the WORLD.
But TO give every man q chance, will walk any
man in the world for either speed or endurance
for speed, from one mile to fifty; or for endurance
the man that holds out the longest to win the
money and the championship Of the world.
Yours, very respectfully,
HARRY BROOKS,
Champion of the World.
Pedestrians in Chicago and New York, or any,
where else, ambitious TO measure speed or endur-
ance with Harry Brooks, and in beating him to
wear the champions belt, can have satisfaction.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Ihs rs.pieabls Court FsYorits.

The London correspondent Of the Buffalo Com.
msTciaI writes that Ool. Valentine Baker, who is
about to be tried for alleged assault upon Miss
Dickinson, Is Q brother Of Sir Samuel Baker, the
African traveller. He Is also personal friend Of
the Prince Of Wales, and one OF the most distin-
guished officers Of the British army. The Duke
Of Cambridge, the commander.in-chief, has put
into his charge the arrangements for the autumn
maneuvres at Aldershot; and on the evening Of
the day when the alleged assault occurred Baker
dined with the Duke, who proposed his health In
frst affair Of the kind in which Col. Baker has
been engaged, and he has also played q aconsplcu-
Gus part IN two divorce cases. His proposition to
been rejected. His petition to have his trial re-
moved to the London courts has also been re:
fused, and IL now looks as though this sprig OF
aristocracy might possibly be disgrased IL not
punished.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Assault with a Hatchet.

Last evening about 7:SO o'clock, as Mr.. John
Msekay was sitting in front Of his residence, on
First street between and Q southwest, Joseph
Storey approached him with q hatchet In his
hand and struck him with It, inhicting severe
wound under the left eye. Storey made the as
sault without any provocation, and without any
warning. He was intoxicated at the time. Mac
kay's wounds were dressed and Storey was ar
rested late IN the evening by Ofhcers Gates and
Aldridge.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
Auction Sales To-day.

BY b. n. " arner:
AT O'Clock, . desirable three-story brick dwell
ing on the east side Of Tenth street, between n
and N streets northwest
Ate O'Clock, q desirsbls three-story and base
ment pressed brick front dwelling No. 23l5 NJ
streets northwest.
BY ]. T. Wormley:
AT 9 O'Clock, valuable property fronting on
Tenth street, between W and streets north
west, Improved with Q heat twcstory and attic
brick house.
By Wash. B. williams:
At 10 o'clock, at the State Department, the fur.
niture, &C., contained therein.
By Thos. E. wsggaman:
at O'Clock, o two-story brick dwelling on s
street, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets northwest.
National Republican., 1875-07-27
CITY ITEMS.

CAUTION TO PURCHASERS OF THE PERUVIAN
SYRUP,
(a protected solution Of the protoxide Of iron. }
Beware Of being deceived by any of the prepsra-
tions Of Peruvian bark, or bark and iron, which
may be offered to you Every bottle of the gen.
uine has the name "Peruvian Syrup" (not Peru
Wan bark) upon 1t. Examine carefully before
purchasing.
BUTTER DEMoRALIZEDI
Best Virginia roll only 30 cents per pound;
choicest Frederick County Creamery roll only IS
cents per pound, at
BRAY & Co.'s,
ia Center Market and 1O9 N l. Market
go TO sl.ooo
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 700 per cent
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge s. Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York
THURsToH's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily viii keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
8 JoUvEN's IHoDoRous KID-GLovH CLsANR
viii renovste soiled gloves thoroughly End
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoNs PoMApR OPTIMR fs equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Tusnty-nv
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENeTHENINe PLAsTERs are the
very best All sold By druggists.