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1t is consoling to know that the man who
whistles at his work, frequently has to whistle
to get his pay. The world is comparatively
small, but it is full of compensations..- Atlanta
Constitution.
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New Music Books

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facts not generally knoiga, regarding the Music Of
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c. ELSON
Here is Musical History in a most entertaining
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into very readable stories of what happened in Chi
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rope. There are also stories of the middle ages and
of the early days of Opera.
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To Let.


A GOOD Rent, 6 rooms, central, rent low
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AARoN's ANTIDoTE cures Asthma and
Bronchitis and prevents Consumption. Send
for circular. WIGGIN & Co.,
Rockland, Me-, Sole Agents.
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On corner Franklin and Heath Streets six rooms
" Enquire of JOHN TURNER, on the premises
or LUTHER REDLON, 1191s Middle street.
aulO sftA kt 3ftst ~ If
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* Consumption or debility in its first stages
promptly arrested by Malt Bitters.
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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY OF
CANADA.

,=-----------,, On and after Monday, June 2Sth,
$50, passenger trains will leave Por-
2&land, as follows:
To Auburn and Lewiston, 700 a. M, 1'.45
p m, 1.lO p. M, $40 p. m.
To Gorham Montl cal, and Chicago, 90J n. M,
no p. mn.
To Quebec f.1Op. nm.
To Lewiston Junction, mixed, $50 p. III.
TO Norway, So. Paris and Gorham $40 p. ma.
This train connects with mixed at Lewiston juno
tion.
ARRIVALS.
From Gorham, So. Paris, & Norway S.3J IL. m.
From Lewiston and Auburn S.35 n. ni.,
Los p. M, $50 p. m.
From Quebec, 1910 p. m.
From Chicago, Montreal Gorham, IL. 40 p. M,
5.35 p.
From Lewiston junction, mixed, $50 n. mn.
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Brick House To BE LET.

0ORNER Cedar and Oxford Streets. Ten rooms.
~ Gas and Sebago water. Very pleasant location
aud desirable neighborhood. Rent $3.50, water in
cluded. WIN, H. JERRIS
August IL, 1880. au19 d1w%
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A tramp was caught in a clothing store at
night, in the act of laying aside his old duds
preparatory to donning new suit of clothes
that he had selected. His only excuse before
the Police Court the next day was that he
wanted change. .''-Cincinnat Saturday
Night.
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Wanfed.
Wanted.

GtOOk wantfd. Must be good washer an
" ironer. Vall at 81 FREE STREET.
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The Baroness Berthe is much gratifed to re-
ceive visit from Count c., who has recently
won large sums on the races. She was in her
boudolr when he was announced, extended in
an easy-chair, and attired in an elegant dress
ing gown of lace, which set off her we'll
rounded figure wonderfully well. Assuming
bewitching pose and melancholy counte-
nance, she ordered him to be admitted
Count" said she sadly, "you behold wo-
man in despair "Dear, dear! What is the
matter?" II am persecuted by bill of fifty
louis that had the imprudence to incur.
"My furniture is about to be seized. In this
situation I have not the heart for anything"
Baroness, know my duty as gentleman"
A ray of hope cleaned in Berthe's eyes, but
the count took up his cane and hat and said
with great gravity, 81 leaye you to your grief"
-Frenchy, very.
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CAPARLE GIRL WANTED.

For General HOusewOrk, at $50 Dan
forth Street.
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Maine Steamship Company.
Semi. Weekly Line to New York.
Steamers EleanOra and FrancOnis

viii until further notice leave Franklin Wharf,
Portland, every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at q
P. NJ, and leave Pier 38, East River New York,
every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at p. M.
These steamers are fitted up with fine accommodar
tons for passengers, making this q very convenient
and comfortable route for travellers between New
York and Maine. During the summer months these
steamers will touch at Vineyard Haven on their pas
sage to and from New York. Passage, including
State Room, 50; meals extra Goods destined beyond
Portland or New York forwarded to destination at
once. For further information apply to
HENRY FOX, General Agent, Portland.
j. F. AMES, Ag't, Pier 38, P. r. New York.
Exchange Street. dec5dtf
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To be Let.
On and after Oct. 4, 1850, the
premises now occupied by +. O.
Bailey & Co., Nos 35 & 81 Ex-
change st. Apply TO
HENRY DEERING,
No. 81 Exchange st.
my27 dtf
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~ N TO Let with Board.
nEsIRABLE ROOMS, single or connect
~ ed Centrally located. Address
au5d3w~ BOX 115S. City.
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WANTS.
Wanted.

A canvsisser i'm the hat business,
A man Of good appearance and
address will receive fair wages.
Call upon J. n. SCOTT, Halter,
U. s. Hotel.
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For Lewiston and Auburn.

Passenger Trains leave at 1850 and sos p. IN.
The train leaving at IL. 8 p. also has passen-
ger car attached, connecting at Brunswick with
passenger train for Lewiston. The IL 10 pm.
is the Night Express Train with Pullman sleeping
car attached making close connection at Bangor
the E. q N. A. Railway, and for st. John and
Halifax, Houlton, WOodstOck, Sc. An
drews, st. Stephen, Fredel teton, Fort
Fairfield and Caribou.
Passenger Trains arrive ina Portland ms
follows:-The morning trains from Augusta, Gar
diner, Bath, Brunswick and Lewiston at S.35 and
$40 a. m. The day trains from Bangor, Dexter,
Belfast, Skowhegan. Pennington, X. q L. r. R.,
\ and all intermediate stations at LOO and LOS
r. m. The afternoon trains from Augusta, Bath,
and Lewiston at 5.45 p. m. The Night Pullman
Express train at 1.50 a.
PAYSON TUCKER, Sup't
Portland June 21, 1880
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
The following inscription was attached
the piece of lace curtain:
PRINCETON COLLEGE,.
Annual Banquet of the ADMINISTRATORS
MCCOsh Present.


There was a gathering of the clans" at the
Arlington last night of those who claim
Princeton as their alma mater TO welcome
their president, DIR. James McCosh, and teu-
dered him banquet. He was greeted by
goodly company, and promptly ut o'clock
they sat down to Il table where elegance aud
abundance indicated the generous hospitality
and good taste which governed those who had
charge OF the arrangements and sustained the
reputation OF Mr.. Roessle, the popular proS
prietor of the Arlington. About fifty
of the alumni with other friends were present
aud discussed the delicacies of tho season, gar
nished with "reminiscences of college lifo in the
happiest manner. The master Of ceremonies,
Dr. Charles i. Stansbury, had everything ar
ranged with consummate skill so that ease
comfort and plenty made the evening enjoya'
bile in the highest degree. The venerable Dr.
Lindsay, of this city, presided and called upon
the speakers introducing DR.. McCosh, who
was greeted with rounds Of applause. He
spoke of the efforts made by the directors Of
Princeton College to enlarge the range of
studies and by other means to render Prince
ton worthy OF the many devoted and generous
! friends who had so nobly contributed to her
prosperity.
Judge Strongof the Supreme court followed,
and DIR. AtwAtor, professor at Princeton; THE
| Glass of 1887 was responded TO by Rev. DR.
Jared Elliott, Of this city, class Of 1888, by
/ Hon. Robert Mcknight Of Pittsburgh PA
| 1910 by Dr. Charles f. Stansbury, Of this city;
| 1871 by J, II. Voorhees,, of Georgetown; 1872,
| by Charles Albert, of this city; 1913, by Hon,
/ Charles l.. Robson, of New Jersey; lSis, by
General Bekuap, Of Iowa. 1864, by
Rev. Clay McCauley, of this city;
1865. by j. X. McCammOn and w, Stone
Albert, of this city; 1866, by j. s. Blair,
of this city; 1915, by II. Davis, Of this city;
1873, by W. +. Matthews, of Cincinnati, Ohio;
1879 by j. g. Emery, jr,, of this city, The
speeches were in tho best style, and it was adj
mitted that the meeting was the most success.
full yet held by the Alumni Association IN
point Of numbers aud the interest manifested
by the members and friends, and the dinner
closed with the juniors of tho association sing,
ing one Of old Prlncoton's college songs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

very enjoyable entertainment was given
last evening ut the residence of Mrs Robinson,
No. 1000 Virginia avenue southwest by mem
bers Of the reading club known as the Round
Club" The chief event of tho evening was
the reading OF portions of Henry the Eighth"
in which the following ladies aud gentlemen
participated Misses Triplntt, Leoch, Robin.
son, Saxton, and Captain Henry Rogers Dr.
Taylor, DR.. lIOdgekins DR.. Murphy,
Mr.. S. S. Kirk, Mr. Brooke and Dr.
Howe. Miss Margaret Saxton gavo a
very Gne rendition of tho part OF
Queen Cdthdriae aud the part Of Cardinal
Woolsey was read very effectively by DR..
Murphy. The other roles were all well sus
tanned. Miss Leech gave an amusing recita'
ton Of Bret Harte's poem, entitled My Sis
ter's Beau" aud also rendered " An Order fol
a Picture" with great expression, A very en-
ioyabls parI of the evenings programme was
the recitation of owen Merediths poem o
aux Italiens," by Miss Saxton. DIR. Hodge
kins also read very laughabo SKETCH and
Miss Lizzie Stewart contributed some excel
lent instrumental music to tho evenings en-
tertginment,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

The energetic efforts on the part of the Off
GERS Of the above church to complete their
beautiful edifce are meeting with dcscrvcd'suc-
cess. The stained-glass windows are in their
place, aud add much to the general effect aud
beauty The choir has been reorganized, with
Mr.. G. A. Fleetwood director, and consists Of
the following named artists. Miss Matte
Lawrence, leading soprano; Miss Mamie
Syphax, soprano; Misses Louisa Matthews,
Louisa Smith and Mamie Harris, alto Mr.. Il.
w. Tompkins, tenor; Mr.. j. w. Cole, basso;
Mr.. J. w. Hawksworth, tenor; Mr. J. "A. John
son, tonor; Mr.. j. w. Cromwell basso, and G.
c. Mckinney, organist. The above is one OF
the strongest musical combinations among our
colored citiZons and the members Of tho con-
grogaton are TO be congratulated In securing
the services Of such splendid material for their
new church. The large organ 10 nearly COM
pletel, and when ready the choir, by permits.
sion OF the pastor, under the dictatorship OF
Mr.. Fleetwood intend giving Thursday even
ing of each weak sacred concerts, with instru-
mental accOmDaniments. The latter part will
be under Mr.. g. c. Mckinney, sr.
The services of the church are well attended
by the best Of our colored citizens, who take
commendable pride in extending the useful
ness and the building up of their church en-
| terprisc. The services on Sunday morning and
evening next, especially the latter, promise tC
/ be more than ordinarily interesting. In the
/ evening, by special request, the rector. DR.
Crummoll, will repeat the sermon delivered
by him Christmas day on the GREATNESS o
! Christ"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

The Midget Club again appeared on deck of
III. NJ. s. Pinafore" last night at Willard
Hall. They were greeted by an overlooking
audience which manifested their great appre-
citation of the performances aud their admira-
tion of the renditions of the participants by
unstintcd applause and showers of bouquets
The opera was remarkably we'll rendered, the
little ones showing wonderful tact and talent
in impersOnatng the several characters. Little
Annie Lewis assumed tho difficult role of Jose
phiRe, and sustained her part with the grace
of u true artist. Her voice was excelently
controlled, and the tones were true and pure
Master Willie S. Roosc, Captain CorcOrdn;
Miss Cleone Daniels, Ralph Rackstrd,g; Miss
Emma Vale, Little BUttercupj Miss Nellie
Bartle, HeJe; Master Harry A. Vale, Sir
Joseph Porter; Master Raphael Fassett, Dck
Deadeye, and Master Willie Chandlee, Boat.
sWain, added fresh laurels to their already
well-Glled crowns, won upon similar field of
battle about fortnight ago 1.-THE Sailors
Hornpipo," danced by Master Willie s. Roose
and Miss Emma Vale, was rare treat and de-
served the applause which was showered upon
them.
Previous to the opera little Eva Henderson
delighted the audience with number of her
inimitable readings, aud between acts Professor
james A. joyce rendered several of his most
pleasing gems. During the performance Willie
Chandee sang q tars solo with considerable
expression.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
A visiting Body of Maryland Militia.

The Garrett Guards, military organiza-
ton belonging in Oakland Nd, visited Wash.
ington yesterday on their return from Annap.
oils where they had been in attendance at
the Inauguration OF Governor Hamilton.
They left Annapolis yesterday morning
at Z o'clock, arriving here four hours
later at the Baltimore & Ohio depot. The
front of the Capitol, where dress'parade was
given, after which the guards were reviewed
by tho Maryland Congressional delegation
They were II fine-looklDg body Of men, fifty.
two being in line, aud wore q dark-blue uni.
form with light.bue iacings and fatigue cap
The officers of the company are: Captain, Il
II. Wardwell first lieutenant, A. l.. Osborn
and second lieutenant, ID. NJ, Mason. Aftci
the review at the Capitol, tho remainder Of
the day was devoted to sightseeing aud at 10
o'clock last night they returned home In good
gnirits
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
MAILING Diamonds

The English papers have been very much
exercised over the manufacture of diamonds
by Mr.. McTcar but the citizens of Washing
ton have man in their midst, who us early
as 1854, commenced the experiment Of manu-.
ing of diamonds and has succeeded in
producing them Of the size of coarse grains OF
sand. William Guilford, esq., of the Registers
Office, Treasury Department, after consider
able study became convinced that the forma-
ton of the diamond crystals was due mainly,
ifnot entirely, to electromagnetic aud com
menced to test his belief. BY tho use of d
strong steady current of electricity from a
powerful galvanc battery, operating on a mass
of plumbago-as the nearest to pure carbon
that he could prOcure-has produced a great
many crystals that stood the tests usually APP
Piled TO diamonds. They would cut glass-not
scratch furrow like flint or steel, but clean
cut After being week In bath of the
strongest hydrOauorlc acid, they came Out
unscathed and shone with the lustTo peculiar
to the diamond only. Mr.. GuiIford has pur
sued this investigation as an amusement and
to satisfy his lovo of science,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

The popular pastor Of st. Dominic's church
Rev Father Rockford, rendered a social en-
tcrtainment on Wednesday evening in the
new convent building, to the ladies and gen.
temen under whose able management the
recent fair resulted so satisfactorily. Among
those present on the pleasant occasion were
the Misses Jones, Neumeyer, Barnes, Ham
mond and Randolph Mrs. Mclaughlin, ]. A.
McDevitt and wife, E. L. Burns aud wife, G.
Harris and wife, and the Mcssrs. Brown, Der.
mody, Randolph, Mattingly, Kelley, Barber
Mcdonald and many others. During the
supper handsome eugrossed testimonial was
presented to Father Rockford by tho gentle
man managers of the fair as slight token Of
the warm esteem in which they hold him
Dancing was kept up until midnight, when
the company dispersed highly pleased, and
really TO respond to their pastors call when
over their services are necessary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
CITY NOTES,

Two new cases Of vsrioloid were reported
at tho Health Office vest erday
Little Annie Lewis testimonial next Tues
day evening at Congregational church.
--Woman's temperance meeting At Fenton
Hall, 1908 Il street, this afternoon and tonight.
The only Turkish (hot air. Bath in the
city, 500 Il street, near judiciary Square. DIR.
H. l.. Bovee,
Not the only hot air, but the largest and
finest Turkish bathrooms south of New York
city at 003 l. street northwest.
~ Guggeuheimer will buy secondhand
clothes, &c, ut 237 Seventh street southwest.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
--Mcssrs Joyce s. Mussey, the contractors
for the improvement of South Capitol street,
between u aud NJ streets, have completed the
work in a satisfactory manner
The President has granted q pardon to
Frank Eiscngor tho boy convicted of an
assault on colored waiter by shooting him,
and sentenced to four months in Jail About
one month of tho torn had been served.
Tho Women's Christian Temperance Union
held their daily meeting yesterday afternoon,
at o'clock, mt Fenton Hall. The exercises
vera of an interesting character. Addresses
were made by Mrs. DR.. Riley and others.
Quite u number signed tue Pledge
There was n very happy wedding at Con.
ing parties were Mr.. James T.. Harper, of
Richmond, and Miss Lavina III. Baeschln, of
this city. After the ceremony reception
was held at No. 20 Third street northeast.
The following named persons have been
elected to gil vacancies in tho church Offices
of the Fifteenth.strcet Presbyterian church
Elders-Charos ii. Peters, Edward Cursor
and Jonathan H. Coutoe, sr. Trustoes-Aaron
Russell, John Hart aud John ii. Smith.
Clark the colored man who was tried for
killing Jack Cash, in East Washington, last
Christmas two years ago, and convicted and
sentenced to DO hung, aud was subsequently
acquitted on II new trial. was married last
Sunday in Baltimore to the widow Of his
victim.
Edward Butler was held for the Grand
Jury by Judge Smell yesterday on u charge oil
the larceny of n wagon from Frank Minor
Butler claimed that Minor first stole the
wagon from him, aud no was only retaining
| it., but Minor showed to the satisfaction of the
court that lie had purchased tho wagon from
Butler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
NOOT'S, 9l5 Pa. Ave.
30" HooT's, els Pa. Ave.

All SIX Roman DrOcaded Japanese and Satin eros.
Grain Sash Ribbons, in all shades und combinations
Real Gulpure Laces, 30 IS, 20 to 81 the yard all
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
NooT's. elB Pa. Ave.
NooT'S, eIs Pa. Ave.

White ard Black Lace Platlngs, for bottom Of
dresses, 1T - To hOc, the yard. full line Of all the
latest styles IN Ruchlngs, at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
THE HIRTH MURDER.
Dlstrict-Attorney Corkhill Thinks More
Proofs are Needed.

AfOols are Netueus
District. Attorney Corkhill Is DESTROYS of OK.
pediting the trial of tho parties accused of the
murder of young Hirth but at the same time
does not wish to enter upon the hearing until
backed with evidence that will leave no doubt
of the guilt Of tho accused With that view
he Yesterday transmitted the following letter
to Major William G.. Brock, Chief of Police:
The very just anxiety of the public con-
corning the atrocious murder Of George r.
Hirth, and the demand for the prompt pun
ishment of the offenders, Justify me In making
to you some suggestions. | have just COM
pletcd an examination Of the testimony fur
nsled me, and deem It due to you to state
frankly that the so-caimcd facts and conc'u-
siOns need sustaining aud support in 4 great
many particulars. 1t Is not necessary for me
to state TO you that deductions of your officers
excited rumors and unsupported surmiscs are
not evidence. The District Commissioners
have placed under your control u fund to he
used to discover the necessary evidence to con-
Wet these men if guilty. The Grand Jury meet
on Monday next, aud desire to urge upon
you to procure for this office all the facts in
connection with the commission Of this crime;
aud that you furnish me at once with COM
plete list of all the additional witnesses who
have any knowledge of any Of the circum-
stances connected Herewith; aud, also, that
you direct, that the officer who has special
charge of this case report TO me its present
exact condition, aud to receive such sugges-
tons rs | may deem it my duty TO make.
There should be no delay in the prompt prose-
utiOn of this case to final Judgment"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
The New York State Association Reception

The New York State Association Reception.
The readers of The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
will bear in mind that the annual reception
of the New York State Association to the New
York delegation in Congress takes place at
Masonic Temple this evening. Tho President
and members of the Cabinet and their families
have been invited, aud several Of them have
signifcd their acceptance of the invitation.
The committee having this matter in charge
have spared no effort to make this reception
recherche and enjoyable. The programme
for dancing has been arranged by u skillful
and accomplished devOtoe OF Terpslchore, so
that all will 90 a. merry as marriage bell.
The opening exercises OF the reception will
consist of few words of welcome from the
president OF the association, followed by short
addresses from Hons. Arson G. McCook, S. S
Cox, Levi p, Morton, c. q. Williams and
others.
The tickets are selling rapidly, and the num-
Der being limited, those who propose to attend
will do well to secure them early to avoid a
crowd at the door, where u few only will be
held for sale to the proper applicants.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
General wnshington's BibIe.

Il is suggested that If the officials OF
Christ Episcopal church, Alexandria Va,
desire to get out of debt by dspOsng Of Gen.
eral Washington's Bible, as per the Post Of yes.
terday would it not be dyisabe for them to
let General Washington's pew" and tablet"
also go with tho Bible aud thus leave the pow
and tablet OF General II. Il. Lee to Iecoiye the
undivided reverence Of the people of that
church Loyal people will gladly contribute
10 lift that church high and dry out of debt
II this separation Of these relicls aud tablets
will DO mado.