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National Republican., 1878-09-30
AMUSSMENrA
Theatre Comiaue,

The regular winter season begins ct tho
Comique tonight In the theatre up stairs, and
the management have prepared strong bill
for their patrons. The artists engaged for tho
ensuing week comprise some Of the best In the
profession, who will cndcavor to give good
variety show. John d. willis. May Adams,
Harris and McNeice, suydan brothers, Eloisoe
Allen, Maud Eoritti, Bryant aud SaviUc, and
Miss Jennie Parker are among the new arrivsls.
Charles Thornton will present the border drama
Of Simon Konton," In which be will DO sup.
ported BY carefully scl.c stock company.
Look out for Budd aud Robinson's cannon ball
trick, as II Is said TO DO very lauEtable.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

Mr.. J. Ii. Ralston has received the following
communication, signed by Hon. John d. De-
frees and over three hundred Others:
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC PRINTER,
WASHINGTON August 81, 1878.
j. H. RdistOn, csq.
SIR The undersigned respectfully request that,
at time and place convenient 10 yourself you give
them your impressions u Europe and European
life and incidents OF travel In your late extended
tour in the Old World. From our confidence in
ton both Of events and things we believe you will
deliver yourself worthy Of the accredited represent
atiye Of American printers 10 the Paris Exposition.
An early consideration Is respectfully solicited.
ln reply, Mr.. Ralston sent the following, un-
der date Of September II, lo7s:
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge
| the receipt Of your communication of August 81,
| ls7-, asking me 10 give, at some convenient time
and place, my impressions OF EnrOpCand European
life. Thanking you for the courtesy Of the invita-.
| ton in response thereto | would name Tuesday
| evening, October !, and franklin Legion Hall, as
suitable for the occasion. There i much In Europe
OF interest and profit tor Cur consideration print
ers, Or In u higher scIlsc, as wOrkingmen and |
| shall be pleased to add my own humble efforts 10
the extension of knowledge upon such subjects. |
have the honor ~ BE- S0Itiemcnwith great Respect,
JACKSON II. RALsTON.
Mr., RaistOn will deliver his lecture ut
Franklin Legion Hall tomorrow evening. He
visited Europe under circumstances very Diff
lercnt from those which attend the everyday
tourist aud his lecture will there
fore be different from ordinary de-
scriptions of travel. He went on a
intercourse was directly with the people OF the
different countries which he visited. While
| his lecture will contain notes Of travel OF gen.
eral interest, it will also contain much that
will be novel and Of peculiar interest, CullGd
| from his observations among the wOrkingmcn
National Republican., 1878-09-30
GENERAL CITY ITEMS
Transcribed from Our Reporters
Note Books.
Drowned while Fishing "A watchman
Caught Tin-Tapplng-A Gaming AMIR
ct the Republican Committee
Eooms-Attacked with Apo
plexy in u station-uouso
Criminal Court.
A Close shave In q station-House.

Philip Riley, white man, about forty years
of age. was arrested last Saturday night ~
Special Officer Klopfer and brought to the
Fifth Precinct Station, charged with being
loud and boistcrous. Howas locked up for the
night and was very noisy, until about nine
o'clock yesterday morning. He suddenly
ceased his racket, and Station. Keeper Grant
went to investigate. He found Riley In an
apopleptic ct, foaming at the mouth, &c. The
officers at the station did everything In their
power to restore him to consciousness, but with.
out success. Ho continued to grow worse, and
1t was feared that he would die. DR.. Walter
was summoned and responded promptly, but
upon seeing his patient, said: am afraid
have beon called too late, but will do my best" b"
He procured restoratives and other necessaries,
and after three hours hard work, was re-
wardcd by the recovery of his patient TWAS
almost miracle, Us Riley had been on q pro-
tracted spree, and was in q terrible condition.
At last accounts he was ablc to sit up aud par
tako Of nourishng food
National Republican., 1878-09-30
The 4. T. IL 9

This debating and literary organization hold
n very interesting meeting last Saturday even
ing in the hall of the Franklin School Building.
with Mr.. C. B. Rheem in the chair and G. 5.
Hobbs secretary. Several members read Sc
lections. There was much business done at
this meeting, including the admission of
Messrs. X. Heath, Frank Hillyer, and S. f.
Eediern. At tho next meeting there will be u
SECULAR debate.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Friends One Minute, Enemies the Noxt.

About eight o'clock last evening difficulty
occurred on Ninth street, near L street north.
west, between II. F. liarleston and W. A.
Chancey, regarding the ownership ofs $40 bill.
Officer Riley settled the difficulty by escortina
them to tho Fifth Precinct Station, whore
ChaGcoy preferred a charge Of petit larceny
against Harleston, and he was locked up for a
hearing before Judge Smell to-day. Both men
were somewhat intoxicated and had been good
friends few moments prior 10 their dispute.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
The Criminal Court.

The adjourned term of the Criminal Court
ends to-day. and both jurys will be called at
eleven a. m. Justice Wylie, however, being
engaged in tbs General Term, will not be able
to proceed Immediately with trials, conse-
quently the petit jurors will be discharged fol
ono week. There being thirty odd cases to
engage tho attention of the grand jury, they
will 60 to work at once.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Officers Elected.

Centennial Council, No. 4, sons of Jonadab,
Mas elected the following officers for the ousu-
ing quarter: Pat, r. W. Mullins, ST.; p. c.,
George W. Ward W. C., Charles II. Taylor ,
D. C., Winfield S, Brown; Il. s., James Ruhl :;
i. s., Spencer L, Ward Treas, Thomas sum
merscales g., Robert +. Burrows; A. G., W.
7. Burrows; I. W., Gus Lohr; o. W., Mason
Anderson
National Republican., 1878-09-30
BASEBALL.

Items OF Interest to Players and Patrons.
The National gave the Manhattan good
drubbing last Saturday afternoon, the figures
being IL to 1.
The one armed men took tho fatties' into
camp on the Eagle grounds tho same afternoon
to the tune Of 20 to 10. A feature Of the con.
test was triple play by the disabled team.
which was greeted with long-continued ap-
plausc A handsome sum was realized for the
benefit of the yellow fever sufferers.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

For upward of thirty years Mrs. Wlnslow's
soothing syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrects aeidity OF the stomach relieves wind
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
aud diarrahGa, whether arising from tccthing
or other causes. An old and well.tried remedy.
IS CQntsa bottle,
National Republican., 1878-09-30
The spencerian Busincs. College

isdaily receiving accessions to its goodly num-
bcr of students. Those qualified to enter the
advanced divisions, day or evening, can COM
plete tho course during the present scholastic
year. The improved course Of Thinning is SC.
curing rapid progress and awakening unusual
interest
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Republican Committeeman Raising Cain

The rooms Of the Republican Congressional
Executive Committee, on street, near the
Ebbitt House, were tho sccno Of q very pleas
ant affair last Saturday afternoon. Major
George R. BuGum. superintendent of the fold.
ing aud forwarding department, was surprised
by u sudden irruption Of number of the ON
ployccs, who proceeded, then and there, to in
aict upon him splendid gold-headed Malacca
cane. Tho instrument OF possible torture in
the future bore the following inscription
Presented by the boys to Major George r.
Buhum.' The recipient stated that he was
too full for uttcrance, and introduced rs his
substitute Hon. George c. Gorham. The lat.
ter made q brief but witty address, during
which he said his only objection to the pro-
cCedings just witnessed was that tho Major was
afforded additional facilities for raising Cain.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Gorham's address
the boys" wero invited out by the Major, and
1t is distinctly stated that seventeen took
sugar."
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Drowned.

Saturday afternoon, while four boys named
John Thrope, Harry Cross, Frank Kolly, and
Albert Wilkinson were fishing in boat, near
the Navy-Yard Bridge. John Throps fell over
board and was drowned. The body was re-
covered. Coroner Patterson yesterday decided
that the drowning was accidental, and gave q
certificate of burial in accordance with the cir
cumstances.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
National Thsatro-John Y. Owens.

This evening Mr.. John E. Owens begins q
weeks engagement at the National, opening as
Herkyn Middierick in "Our Boys" A different
comedy will be presented each night, so that
Mr.. Owens will appear In several of his most
celebrated characters. Mr.. Owens engage
ments In this city are always anticipated with
pleasure, aud he will doubtlessly receive a
welcome worthy Of his fame as a comedian.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
A Deserted wife.

Mrs. Anuio Icntley, formerly Weiduan
last Saturday through her solicitors, filed q
bill for divorce from her husband, James f
lIcatlcy. The parties were married by tn,
Rev. DR.. Finckcl in Georgetown, March, 1870
and tho subsequent desertiOn by the husband
occurred in October, lS72, since which time hC
has not lived with OF supported his wife, and
has moreover hoon addicted TO habits of in,
temperance.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

We conduct our Tailoring Department on the
Popular Price System. E!scman Bros, Clothiers
aud TailoTs corner 7th and 4 streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

IT is probable that the Chinese Minister, be-
ing connoisseur of tea, will get his supplies
at Dowlng's American Tea Store, corner Of
Seventh and / streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
Lost-a bright bay horse
Theatre Comiquo-Varcties.
7. N. Naudaln, 100 Market space.
Grand opcning-Mrs. j. 2. Palmer.
National Theatre-owens Our Boys.
Notics Of Citizens Building Company
Money to loan-Thomas d. Bryan, II Corcoran
Building.
Lecture by Jackson II. Ralston at Franklin Legion
Hall October l.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

LADIES can surprise their husbands with a
delicious cup Of tea or c0tico by obtaining tho
material from Dowling's American Tea Store,
Seventh and streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

PURE teas, coGees, sugars and spices. If you
want them go TO Dowliug's American Tea
Store, Seventh ana ! streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
.her,nonctric Headings.
Indications,

For the Middle Atlantic States and New England
warmer southeast to northeast winds falling ba-
rUmeter; partly cloudy weather. and occasional
rains
National Republican., 1878-09-30
rhe following Is summary of the game |:

This afternoon, ata quarter past four o'clock,
the Unique, another colored nine, will meet
the National and endeavor to do hotter than
tho Manhattan. The ~. s" are noted for their
strong batting qualities, and may prove formi-
dable opponents for the Reds" 1t Is hoped
that the patrons Of the sport will turn out
strong to-day, "as the season Is rapidly draw
ing to n close
Nine lawyers, who aspire to become noted "a
ball-tOssers, will leave this city to-day and visit
Baltimore, for the purpose of contosting for
the supremacy with nine composed OF Black
stones disciples In tho Monumental City. Ed
Hay has charge Of tho Washington team, and
| Is confident that he will bring the prize home.
All the ball clubs of the country are now
preparing for the next season by getting to-
gether the players that will compose the re-
spectivc mines. Tho National Club have not
been idle, but as yet have not completed all Of
their arrangements. To do this a meet n will
be held tonight at the Club-:ooms, corner of
Ninth and ID streets, at half past seven O'Clock.
The new stockholders and all others interested
in having a frst-class nine for the coming year
are cordially invited to attend.
In order 10 contribute toward tho yellow
fever fund tho examiners OF the United States
Patent-O Office have organized n baseball nino
and challenged the attorneys practicing before
| the office to contest OH the National grounds.
| The challenge has been accepted, and the
game will be played within a few days, and
| there will be lots of fun. The mines contain
some of the old Washington players of years
ago, and there will be skill enough displayed
to make the game iotercsting.
Tho following communication explains it
| self:
RICHMOND, Va. Sept. u, 1873
| To hc Eiitor Of thc N.ti0HdI RCDnlican
SIR: In your sue Of the 25th instant you say that
| the National club presented US with what runs we
made. The real facts are these: Up tn the third
inning both sides played their best, when We were
| fortunate enough 10 earn three runs which the
| National could not prevent After this the Ma
tlonal did not try 10 play nor did we seeing what
| they were after, 10 wit: that they presented US
| with the runs. We were disguised with their treat
ment Of u.s. being different to what we have pre-.
| yiously received from other clubs. write - set
the matter straight, US your article was copied In
ii. C. BosHEN.
Tho Athletic and Kendall College mines
played game Saturday afternoon, which re-
suited in victory for the Athletics, the score
standing O to- 9.
Mr. Frank c. Graves Is having made set Of
beautiful foul flags which lie proposes to offer as
u prize to the winning nine Of a series Of three
games-bcst two out Of three-between the
Athletic and Potomac Star.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

YOUNG PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeti
neglect will soon ruin them. Be wise In tint
Clean them daily with THrRsroSs IVORY PEAR
ToorH POWDER the most perfect dentrifice known
It will keep them through life In good condition
white and SOUND. Will har..Gn the gums. sweetci
he breath, and prevent toothache. Sold by oil
druggists. IS and 10 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

that known MS pearl Millet," and its granu-
lative qualities were first discovered by Seth
Kenney, esq, q farmer residing in Norris
town, Rice County, hinn. In 1873 he made
four or five pounds Of sugar in 1876 he pro-
duced 600 pounds, and in 1877 ho succeeded in
turning out twelve barrels, or nearly 5000
pounds. The plant grows upon stalk simi-
lar to sugar cane, but is healed at tho top like
a swamp cat.tail, which 1t closely resembles.
By a process known as THE Stewart" these
plants are pressed and the syrup boiled,
which, upon being properly treated, yiolds
about 10 per cent of pure sugar. In one ex-
pertinent l3O pounds Of millet were pressed and
yielded twenty-one aud half pounds OF
Juice which produced sixteen and one.eighth
pounds Of sugar. The same was true of corn
stalks, the figures boing.about tho same for
each. Farmers throughout the entire country
have been requested to make the same trials
and report progress to the Departmet. A
number of letters have already been received,
showing that it is profitable, aud, ero another
season passes, 1t Is confidently expected that
substitute for the sugarcane Of the South will
have been found The matter is in good
hands, and facts and figures will shortly bo
given to the public which will astonish them.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Closing out III, Week Well.

Tho Clerk of the Court last saturday issued
the following marriage licenses:
&c. Costello and Mary Carmody.
Charles Butts aud Katie Padgett
James Nolan and Mary Simpson.
,John J. Keefe and Margaret A. Falkner.
Frank s. Eaton aud Emmie W. Waters.
Harry NJ. Chorpenning and Katie Levy.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Sugar Made from Corn,iaiks and sorghu

We MAKE Boys Clothing one Of our special
tics. Eiseman Bros, 7th and L streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

woRKINoMEN's PANTS, $50 aud S2i very
substantial. Eiseman Bros, corner 7th and L
streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

WELLS 'MACHISE-YPREAD STRENGTHENING Pi.AsI
EEs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpass all Others.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

HARD times demand economy; practice II b
rcnovating your soiled gloves with JoUvRs's Is'
pERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Prico Is cents p
bottle.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

ARE you bilious troubled with hcanache, dizzy
ness, sick stomach, constipation. &c? Are you dys
peptic, nervous, dull, and laneuld' Averse to al
exertion. Is your life miserablef You require
blood. Take QuIRK's IRISH TEA. the great mouse
hold remedy II will soon relieve you. Sold by al
druggisu, Is cents per package which makes
quart OF medicine.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Wational 9epublitan.
Arrival Of Pa.ssngs. rraln..

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO DEPOT, NEW JERSEY AVE-
NUE. AND STREET.
Morning. Etpninp
sJ:l0 81. Louis q Ctn. ex ESQ, Baltimore accom-
e6:Ol. Phlla & n. Y. ex. I5O, baltimore accom-.
eI:o, Chico Pitts'g CT. 500, Y. Phil & Boa eS
s:.O Baltimore and way sos, Piedmont, Strashurg
stations. Winchester, frtdck
teS, Fred nc. MET br'ch.) IIagerst0wn, Point OF
81, Baltimore Annnpoli. Rocks d way static ns
express sG3J, baltimore accom-.
Et5 Mnrtinsburg and IIA- aI:O5, Baltimore express
gerHtown &C. Metro --:S Baltimore Il way Nh
pOlit an brnnch.) tiOns.
sGdO Baltimore accom-. $500 Chicago q St LOUIS
L!JO. baltimore express self NY, Phil. IL Boston
express
sArrive daily. Others sundays excepted
AZ For tho time OF departure Of trains see advor-
hsements elsewhere
National Republican., 1878-09-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Six por cent interest paid on deposits Special
rates on time deposits. j. II. sQUIER & Co.
Bankera lkl6 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican., 1878-09-30

Is your hair harsh. dry and stIG1 Docs II refus,
To curR Dress II with IHoNrsoN'sl oMADE UPrINR
An olcagnCus compound Of singular merit |
will improve it. Sold by druggists. DC. Price %
and " cents per bottle
National Republican., 1878-09-30

FINE New York butter received daily at spicer's
butter store corner of Ninth aud 4 streets north.
west Low prices, fne quality. and fair dealings
lrr speClalfiOs.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

CEsEa covered his bald head and gray hair with
laurel crown. Ayers Hair Visor covers gray
heads with the still more welcome locks of youth
National Republican., 1878-09-30
GIFT ITEMS.

FALL SryLEs IS pants to order. Eiscman
Bros, corner 7th and streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30
Mr., j, II. RaIston's Lecture.

JULIUS LASsBURGH, the Popular Low.Priced
Carpet Furnisher, 437 7th, between d and L.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

AUTUMN STYLES, $les suits to order. Eiscman
Bros, corner 7th and e streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-30

Amusements and Excursions.
CoNiouE-Varisty performance.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-0wuns IN "Our Boys"
National Republican., 1878-09-30

Sugnr Made from COrn1inll
A series Of expeIiV, i
from sorghum and co1 rll
been made .by Professor
Agricultural Department.
flying results. What haS
upon as only fit for foraa
as to produce the very. y
sugar. The species d ~ III
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-11
A Bridge In Cashmere,

1.-THE bridge over tho Jhelum is not two
hundred yards from the Fort of Oorie,
though considerably lower, and Is not
more, than from thirty TO forty yards lcng.
The two pieces are of equal elevation (that
is to say, from the water), and IRE con-
structeG Of wood and unhewn stone. Tho
bridge itself is entirely made of twigs, and
the bushes which are despoiled for this
material grow close to the banks Of the
river. These twigs are twisted into ropes
of m inch and u half or two inches in
diameter, and three or four of these ,twig
ropes form each OF the sides of the bridge.
The flooring of the construction is OF twigs
formed into ropes, and placed lengthwise
from pier 70 pier, across the gulf. The
width Of this footway is about six inches,
just enough for u passenger to walk across,
putting ono foot before the other. The
side twig-ropes are about three feet high.
Short ropes join the sides to that part
of tho bridge where the passenger walks
across; but these twigs ara two and three
feet apart, and tho trembling wavfarer has
plenty of opportunity TO gaze at eizure
on the roaring Hood n few yards only
beneath his feet, dashing madly onl
However, thore are many worse bridges
of the kind and the one below Khoksur,
in Lahoul, is twice as long and twice as
~frightiul. Thu longer the bridge is, tho
more sickeping is the swinging to and fro
Of the frail construction,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-11
Sweet Music.

A young girl, as pretty as they grow 'em.
went into a Cedar Rapids music store and
asked the clerk inquiringly. if he had a
Heart that Loves me only?" no" he
said. "but here's "A Health to Thee,
Nary" That wouldn't do, but before she
'urned to go, she asked, Have you One
Sweet Kiss Before We Part P" That Cedar
Rapids clerk looked up and down the store;
the bookkeeper was out. the boss was up
stairs trying to sell o Granger a wheezy
nelodeon. and SO he leaned over the coun-
or and turned about half a dozen Of the
sest and most artistically finished articles
hat the astonished young lady had ever
seen offered in q job lot. She didn't say
much. but she vent out of the store in n
tep and q half. and rubbed her cheek,
.h%oughtfully all the way home.--Bpling,on
HasVkeys.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-11
NsdicinE IN Ancient Egypt

Ebers. the German archeologist ms
made an interesting discovery OF what Il
said to be a portion of one Of the LOST HER
metic books Of medicine. Hitherto AL a.
tempts to trace the origin OF the repnted
Hermetic writing have failed. and 1t has
been assumed that the great "HerInes
was q NEUROLOGICAL parsonage invented BY
the earlier alchemists to credit the acquired
knowledge with tho authority Of antiquity.
The manuscript. when thoroughly deciph'
cred, may throw some Light on this doubt
full point; but, even if it fails to do so. the
fact that a fragment Of the Loaf learning Of
the Egyptians has been erred is Q
matter of scientific interes.. The manu-.
script was discovered among tho hones Of n
mummy some years ago by an Arab. and on
his death it was offered to DR.. Ebers. who
eventually purchased it at 4 considerable
price. 1t consists Of q single sheet Of parJ'
rus, about sixty feet in length. and the
characters are in rel and black ink. JudG
ing from the characters, the date OF the
manuscript may b. PLACED about l.S0
years d. c., making itover 1900 years old
and, II written in the earlier part Of the
century, It would have been ocnt"nPuian'
eous with the period Of Moses' lesilence a
the Court Of Pbsruoh. Only a potion Q!
the document has at Pressnt been translated
by Ebess. including some Of the. headings
Of the various chapters, s-ch as "the secret
book of the physicians" "the science of the
beating of the he-rt." "the kn,wlcige of
the heart as taught by the pries5-phyIician
Nebscelit," "medicines for alleyia'ing ac-
emulation Of urine and Of the Abdomen"
There is every revson 10 suppose that the
Egyptians attained a high degree Of scien
tic knowledge ut a very carly period Of
their history. At the present day it is still
called, we believe, By the Copts tho Lane II
Remi. Lindas has suggested that a knowl-
edge of this art was intro luccl into Eorope
by the Argonats. who called 10 Colchis to
carry of the Golden Fleece. The Colelians.
according to Herodotus, were an Egyptian
colony, and Lindas suppoees the Golden
Fleece to have been a book written on
shsepskin, teaching the method Of making
gold by the chemical art. TIN date OF the
Argonantic expedition was, according to
most chronographers. 1850 d. c., or 800
years later than the supposed date Of
Ebers' manuscript. 1t is to be hoped that
future researches may bring to light further
evidence of the scientific history of the
past, and so enable US to estimate the de-
gree Of civilization and scientific attain
ment reached by the early races Of man.
kind.--London Lancet.