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National Republican., 1880-02-28
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National Theatre" The roarlsts."
Lots Of fun, folly and laughter h the result n
" Tho Tourists highly enjoyable entsfiain.
ment at tue National every night There will
bo but two moro opportunities 20 take 4
trip with them, at the matinee today, and
this evening.
National Theatre-Mary Anderson.
Mary Anderson will appear fot the first time
this season at the National on Monday even.
ing, choosing for the initial performance
| "Evadne." From an editorial In the Albany
argus we quote the following;
ME- Anderson Il ihe leading American aciless
at the present time ~ the highest lines of the be
triOnic art She u also an nctuff VIII The promise
OF more ennonce in her profession than any artist
In this country ever displayed at her age and ahgi
| an equal experience iler natural Eliis ate Errat
| Her acquired accomplishments are marked Tier
conscicntiousuoss IN labor and study II admirable
Her ambition Is worthy and her taste IA olg,atine
deem the stage by true womanhood as 10 inspire lt
and cnnoblo II by art.
Ford's opcra-House--"A An Arabian night"
This delightful play has won its way into
tho favor OF tho Washington public, Us the
nightly increasing audiences amply prove.
| As the piece will be produced but twice more,
at the matinee aud this evening, we advise
all who are fond of genuine fun not TO miss
these two last opportunities.
Fords opcra-Housc-"Fre Flats"
One of tho most brilliant successes Of the
present season has been scored by the Union
Square Theatre company in the comedy Of the
period, entitled French Flats" which will DO
brought out by that combination at Fords on
Monday evening. An exchange says IN To-
gard to this play:
One Of the most telling hits Of the season was
made IN Now York aud Brooklyn by the charming
comedy of French Flats" ia both these ciucs
the piece was nightly witnessed during It's
large run by crowded houses, aud innumcrablc
encorcs showed the appreciation Of the audiences
Of the telling situations with which the play
ubOunds The company Is one Of the best, and
their rendition of the piece is said to be fGultcSs
Theatre Comiquc.
The excellent variety entertainment given
by the Murray Il Hedges combination has
drawn crowded houses every night this week,
No one should fail to attend tonight
Philharmonic Society.
The sale OF tickets for the second grand
morning at Metzerott's music store where the
passive members and the public can secure
| their seats without extra charge As this con-
cert promises to be the musical event of the
season, those who desire to hear the latest and
best musical composition by the distinguished
author of III. NJ. s. Pinafore," "Tho Prodi-
gal son." and the greatest Of Rossinfs works.
the "Stabat Mater" should secure their seats
in time, and avoid the disappointment of
standing room only"
Professor Carpenters Seanoes.
Professor Carpenter will give matinee at
Lincoln Hall this afternoon, when he will
introduce some now scenes in mesmerism. In
the evening he will hold forth ut Talmadge
Hall.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

On Wednesday morning last at the Convent
of tho Visitation, in Georgetown, Sister
Veronica one of the out-sstels died after d
lingering illness, aud was buried the day fol-
lowing in the Monastery grounds. Deceased
was formerly Mrs. Catherine Tobin, and was
seventy.fve years old, the last thirty-eight
years Of her life being spent in the convent
Mr.. Cornelius Ryan, president of the
Georgetown Temperance Society, has gone tc
Charleston S. C., as clerk to Captain j. w
Sculy, Assistant Quartcrmaster, United State,
army.
Father Brady, Provincial of the Jesuits IN
this section, is visiting Father Schleuter, 5. j..
at st. JOsepA's church.
The forty hours devotion will commence
with grand high mass at st. Matthew'S, on
Sunday, March z.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

Officer A. l., Schultz, while passing the
corner of Second and c streets northeast about
$50 o'clock yesterday morning heard cry
of murder and police. He hastened down
Second TO street, aud there found white
man named Charles Raub lying on the
ground, bleeding profuscly from wound in
the head. The man Informed tho officer that
he had been assaulted by white man, whom
lie described, and the officer Immediately
started of in pursuit, After long run and
not coming in sight of the man, the officer
returned to where lie had left Raub lyi ng. In
tho meantime Raub had been assisted to
Providence Hospital by several citizens, where
his wounds We're dressed. lie was then con.
yeyed to his home.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

Mr.. Robert Cohen, ST., the venerable boot
and shoe merchant, died at his residence, No.
$50 Pennsylvania avenue yesterday, at 1890
o'clock. He was in the seventy-third year of
his age aud was the oldest shoe and boot mer.
chant in Washington, having been in the busi-
ness forty-two years. Mr.. Cohen had large
circle of friends who will be greatly panied ia
learn Of his death. He was one of the most
prominent business men in the city, and had
been identified with the best interest of the
District since early manhood. For steadiness
of purpose, business ability, uprghtfess and
true devotion through the walks of life, Mr.
Cohen was the peer of any man. Tho funeral
will take place OH Monday afternoon, March
l, at 3 o'clock, from his late residence
National Republican., 1880-02-28
Closing Out Winter Stock of Shoes
at Gartrell's, 900 Seventh street, corner of /.

THE grand organ, harp and vocal matinee
at the Congregational church this Saturday.
afternoon will be one of rare excellence. Mr..
George W. Morgan has no peer MS an organist
in America, and his talented daughter, Miss
Maud Morgan, has won golden opinions as an
accomplished harpist in New York aud Bos-
ton, and wherever she has played, while Miss
Minnie Evan has won golden opinions as a
ing, 1t has been decided in order to obtain q
good audience, to issue a complimentary
ticket with each ticket purchased. See I'D
yer rtiscmeut
National Republican., 1880-02-28
THE coLoRED MUTE's EvIDENcE.

Much comment pro aud con having been
made on the ruling out of the testimony of
the mute, Emma johnson, in this case, II is
only right to say that the court followed tho
authorities IN the course pursued. 1t was
chiefly guided by "Greenleaf on Evidence"
volume ], page 1913, from which the following
extracts were made:
36S Moral Deficiencies. The third class of
persons incompetent to testify us witnesses
consists of those who are inseaSiJie TO The 0bEda-
tOHs Of an 0dh, from defect of religious senti-
ment and belief The very nature of an oath,
IL being religious and most solemn appeal to
God, as the Judge Of all meu, presupposes
that the witness believes in tho existence of
an omuiscicnt Supreme Being, who is "the
rewaTder of truth aud aveugcr of falsehood;"
aud that, by such q formal appeal, the con-
science Of the witness is affected. Without
this belief the person cannot be subject to that
sanction, which the law deems an indespensa.
Bile test of truth 1t is not sufficient that a
witness believes himself bound to speak the
truth from u regard to character or to
the common interest of society, or from
fear of the punishment which the
law iuflcts upon persons guilty Of PERJURY
Such motives have, indeed, their influence,
but they are not considered as aiIOrding suf.
hcient safeguard for the strict observance Of
the truth. Our law, IN common with the law
of most civilized countries, requires the adj
ditional security afforded by the religious
sanction implied in an oath, and, rs noces-
sary consequence, rejects all witnesses who
are incapable of giving this security, Atheists,
therefore, and all inhdels--that Is, those who
profess no religion that eau bind their con.
sciences to speak truth-are rejected as in
Competent to testify as witnesses.
1863 Nature Of Religious Faith Required,-As
to the nature aud degree Of religious Jaih re-
National Republican., 1880-02-28
GnnnL Ihiarna

About IL o'clock yesterday the residence of
Mr.. Thomas Hughes, 1905 s street, was robbed
of n quantity of articles, wearing apparel, sc.
The police of the Second Precinct were noti-
fled of the fact and short while thereafter
Officers Sullivan aud Pfaff and Sergeant Satfell
captured John II. Bailor and William Phillips,
colored, who were the guilty parties. The
men gained admittance through the front
door, which had been left open.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

E-street Baptist church, L street, between
Sixth aud Seyenth-Rey. A. f. Mason, pastor
will preach tomorrow. Services commence al
II O'clock a. M. and 1880 p. m.
The Rev. Samuel w. Haddaway, of the Bal
timore conference, NJ f. Church South, is OK,
pected to preach for tho Reformed Episcopa,
lans at II q. m, tomorrow in the chapel o
the Y. NJ. G., A., Ninth aud d streets north
west. Seats free Strangers welcome. No
evening service.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

The steamer Mattano has been thoroughly
renovated, and is now one of the neatest and
most comfortable boats on the river. The
Mattano will resume her trips next Thursday.
She will lcavo Tuesdays for Coltons, Nomni
and Prospect Hill; Thursdays for Mattox Creek
and landings in Wicomico and on Sundays for
Mattox Creek, Colton's, and landings in st.
Clements bay. The Mattano remains under
charge Of the popular Captain William II.
Byles.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

1t has been thought that Lewis Brcnnion,
the inmate of the Soldiers Home who COM
mitted suicide In the early part of the week
by shooting himself in tho head with pistol
had family or near relatives in Baltimore
and the police have made every effort to ascer-
tain if such was fact; but up to the present
time no new developments have transpired.
Any person who can throw light upon the
matter will confer favor on the police by so
doing
National Republican., 1880-02-28
From the Banks of the Hudson.

NEWBURG, N. r., Oct. 20, 1879.
H. H. WARNER & Co., ROCHESTER, N. "
GENTLEMEN; A lady of over seventy years of
age, in falling health for over year. has been
using Warmers Safe Bitters on my recon-.
mendation. She feels very grateful for the
benefit she has derived therefrom, and says
that until she used it her stomach could bear
no vegetable food for over three years. bs-
lievo 1t to be a certain specific for dyspepsia.
DR. j. T. JOsLYN
National Republican., 1880-02-28
Congress Water.

Its superiority as cathNrtic and Alternative con-
sists in its entire freedom from everything bitter,
acid or crude that produces headache, internal
soreness, and tends TO destroy the mucous mem
brune All mineral waters that arc dangerous irr.
tnnls may be known by az acid atter.taSte.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

Cottage for Sale
The Steamer Mattano.
j. Y. N. GIuyck-Real Estate
Wantod-Three Furnished Rooms.
Baltimore Poor ociation-Notico.
W. III. q o. IL. Morrison-Law and Miscol-
laneOus Books,
Grand Organ, Harp and Vocal Matinee at
the Congregational Church.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

New YORK MILLS Shirts, with 210O liner
bosoms, AT S1,25. Warranted to fit. Auorbacl
s. Bro. 623 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
Valuable Books and PAMPHLETS.

A collection of scarce Books and Pamphlets,
embracing many interesting subjects, can be
seen to-day at Anglim's Antiquarian Book
Store, 1924 L street, Corcoran building.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
ThermOmetric Headings.
OFPICR CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, U, s.
Indications.

For the Middle Atlantic States, falling barometer
south to east winds, stationary or iOwer lempera-
ture, increasing cloudlneas and possibly ram
National Republican., 1880-02-28
A Word 10 the Wise.

Save money by buying your shoes at the
Seventh street. Great bargains offered.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
Grand CIosing-Out sale

of our immense stock of clothing to make
room for spring goods. b. Robinson Co.
No. 900 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

Winter Stock of Boots and Shoes
at reduction to close them out, ut Gartrell'a
300 Seventh street. corner of /.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

Youths, Boys aud Chlldren's
spring overcoats, ut the Boys Clothing House
OF b. Robinson & Co., 900 Pennsylvania
avenue
National Republican., 1880-02-28

HEADQUARTERS for Celluloid Collars and
Culls, ut Auerbach & Bros, 623 Penn. ave.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

THE Rowland Dental Association 2ll Four.nnd-
Ghali street use only $. :. Whites artificial teeth.
Phil0delphIa. Price, 81 per set.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
LnilleR, Cnll and Soc

our bargains in gold.flled jewelry. Entire
line to be closed out. Il. Harris & Co., 435
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
A Suicides Baltimore Friends.

THOROUGHLY made aud trimmed chemise
for 25 cents at Douglass
National Republican., 1880-02-28

LATRoBEs, Ranges Furnaces aud Roofs re-
paired at GartrclPs, SIS Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
New Advertisements.

Go to Julius Lau.burgh for 5O,ceut Window
Shades.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
Cutltnlic Nofpg

HANDSOME cloth top button shoes for gents,
So Bankert & Wilson, $40 Market Space.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

$50 Sets OF Ladies' Jewclry,
from S2 to $50. Great bargains at Il. Harris
& Co.'s, 435 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
seryIces To.morrow .

julius LANsBURGH, the Popular Carpe
Furnishor, Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

LADIES underwear less than cost of material
at DouglAss'.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
A Mysterious Assault.

$50 Cluster King,
containing seven fine Diamonds-specialty
Jacobs Bros. 1899 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

DoN'T WAIT till your heads burst before
taking Lodille's Headache Specific. so cents.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
S2OO Pair Zinc solltnires

weighing three and half carats. Special bar
gain. Jacobs Bros, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-02-28

Go to Julius Lansburgh for Cheap Carpets.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
Death of Mr.. Robert Cohen.

julius LANsPURGH'sp popular Window. .Shat
House.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
CITY NOTES.

Go to julius Lausburgh for Sl.50 Marseilles
Spreads.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
CITY ITEMS.

Go to julius Lansbgrgh for $l.5o Lace Cur.
taius.
National Republican., 1880-02-28
THO NInilann.

ANNUAL sale of ladies' underwear at Doug
National Republican., 1880-02-28

On approved real etato security at six per cent for
large nno ounts and seven and eight per cent. for
sums of $500 10 5000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10
Rational Treatment, Positive Cares.

DR.. R. V. Pierce, President of the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associ-
alton, is in earnest in selling his med
icines under positive guarantees, and
if anybody who purchases aud uses
any Of these widely celebrated rene
dies, does not derive benefit there
from, the Association would like to
hear from that person with descrip-
tion of symptoms and history Of
case. Organized and incorporated,
as the Association is, to teach medi-
cine and surgery and for the success-'
full treatment of all chronic diseases
and managing annually thousands Of
cases through our original method of
diagnosis without ever seeing the
patients, and having also the largest
| sauitarium in the world for the ac-
commodation Of the more complica-
ted cases, and also for surgical cases,
the Faculty feel themselves prepared
to undertake even the most discour
aging cases. They resort to oil the
best remedial means known TO mod
ern medical science - neglecting
nothing. Address, Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association, Buffalo
| N. Y, or Great Russell Street Build
Eings, London, Eng.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10
THE DEMANDS OF LABOR.

The Shreveport Times Of Nov. Sd
contains the pronunciamentoes Of
two colored labor associations ia that
city. The rates fixed by their asso'
Citations, for labor of all kinds, are
simply ridiculous and absurd. AL!
classes of laborers are included in
the schedule Of wages adopted by
these Labor Unions, from the
common laborers, at $3.50 per day,
to hotel cooks, at $3.50 per month
This labor question, we are free to
confess, is one Of serious import
throughout the State, and one which
has excited grave fears in at least
one important branch of agricultural
iudustry-the sugar interests. The
fallacy which the colored people
cling TO is one that does not require
argument to explode, and one which
if persisted in, is certain to bring
about results the opposite of those
they anticipate. Arbitrary and
revolutionary schemes, which would
set aside or overthrow The great laws
of Demand and Supply, will always
prove abortive. While they may
succeed in creating temporary incon.
venience to employers, or iuflict loss
es upon those who resist, ultimately
they must be the chief sufferers
Reasonable demands, founded il
equity. will always be entertained
anil treated with respect, but seriou:
effects may follow such ill.advised
action as, it would seem. has prompt
ed the Labor strike at Shreveport
Financial ruin and disaster, wrought
BY such ;llegal and unjust proceed
ure, vii! eventually be felt by ever.
individual who seeks, BY such means
to promote selfish ends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10

TIE new City officials in New
Orleans, it appears, will encounter
some difficulty in getting the places
to which they have been elected by
the people. The difficulty arises in
the construction of the law. Quo
warranto proceedings will be insti'
tuted at once, and the question will
come before the Supreme Court very
shortly. .
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10

"A SERIOUS fire occurred at Bayou
Sara on the 1st inst. 1t broke out
at 4 o'clock in the morning, on the
river front, consuming the stores of
L. Martinez, j. F. Irvine, Picard
We'll, Lazard We'll, Adam Declar, NJ.
Alexander, Simon Hart, Brown s
Mumford and Kaufman q Miller; al
60 the City Hall and telegraph Office,
with it's fixtures. Origin of the fire
unknowa. The contiguous buildings
and stores we're only saved by the
untiring exertions of the fremen and
citizens. The loss is over $500, 900,
only partially insured.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10
THE SOUTH IN NATIONAL POLL.
TICS.

1t has been made clear in the de-
feat of General Hancock that the
masses at the North are not yet will
ing to concede that the people ofthe
South-the ex-rebels-should exer-
else any influence in q National sd
ministration. The adoption of one
of the most gallant soldiers who
fought to sustain the Union, one
whose adherence to constitutional
government none could call into
question, as the chosen candidate OF
the Southern people, it was hoped
would finally set at rest any doubts
as to their loyalty and honesty OF
purpose. The reconciliation Of the
sections that it was believed would
follow the election OF Hancock, is to.
day no nearer reality than it Was
when Lee surrendered. The bali
generation which has passed away
aimee the last shot was fred in the
civil war, has not suflced to cool the
ardor, or to dampen the zeal Of the
doug hty political warriors who sur.
vived the shocks Of the great con
|flict. The possession Of their local
governments will, however, enable
the people Of the South to build ap
THE highly favored section. No in
termeddling by the Federal authori-
ties can deprive Us Of she govern
ments 10 our own States. The full
control of these may, in great meas
ure, compensate o. for the share
that is denied US in the government u
Washington. Wise. honest and eco
nomicsl administrations OF the Stat
governments at the South, and stric
enforcement Of the laws, will soor
bring Us population that will max
cure she sichest section OF tn
Union. There 10 no cause for des
pair, nor any real reason why "
should not move steadily forward il
all material respects. Upon the pol
| lev OF Mr.. Gar6eld's administrator
depends the general welfare of th
country for the next four years, an
upon the character OF the counsel
Tors by whom he may be surrounde
very much depends as to What ths
policy shall be.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10
Bishop LERAY.-The Morning Star

B1sHoP LERAY.-The Morning Star
and Catholic Messenger announces
the return of Bishop Leray, and
further says: 1--WE have heretofore
heard with great pleasure of the sue
cess with which his mission TO Rome
was crowned. and We hope that his
return will guarantee continuadce
of the activity by which the temper
al affairs of this Archdiocese were
being 30 rapidly restored to q good
footing Under his administration. y
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10
RIVER NEWS.

Capt. ". T. Boardman's Alexan-
dria, a favorite low water boat, went
through to Shreveport last week.
We return thanks for papers sent us,
aud also for other favors. We hope
that we may soon have sufficient
water in Red River to enable our
sleamboatmen to reap some benefits
from the large crop which is now
awaiting shipment.
The John D. SculIy, Capt. Dick
Sinnotl's low water packet, made her
first trip last wesk. She has been
thoroughly overhauled, refurnisbed
and repainted, looking now, in all re-
spects, like an entirely new boat.
She will continue 10 make regular
trips during The low water season,
in place of the peerless Jesse X. Bell
Her gentlemanly and oblising off,
GERS have our thanks for favors ex-
tended this Office. We hope soon 10
be able TO announce The advent Of the
peoples favorile, the Jesse K. Bell,
with her old and popular officers
The indications now are that we will
,nao b,,,,~ =, F.,;. r;,,,.
The Silver City, With fair trip
passed down on the 81.
The John D. Scully, Capt. Dill
Sinnott in command, left here or
Wednesday night, the 81 inst.
! The Caddo Belle reached here o,
Friday, discharged her cargo, ant
returned to Shreveport on Saturda,
night.
; The steamer Jewel, for Shrsve
port, passed up on the 7th, takin|
with her the Grand Ecore freight LEI
by the Scully.
! The river has risen, at this poin,
about two and a half feet, and is sti
, rising slowly
The steamer Robert Mitchell, fror
: Cairo to New Orleans, was snagge
and sunk, sixty miles below Men
+, phis, on Nov. Sd. She was insure
, for $4,000.
= The Ouacbita Belle struck sDa!
s on the morning Of the 4th inst, &
: teen miles above Austin, Mississippi
J. and sunk. The disaster occurre
+ within two hundred yards of tn
wreck Of the Robert Mitchell. Tt
boat was valued at $4,000. \
o lives lost. H., !, &
!, The Silver City passed up on Mo-
t day night. She goes to Shreveport
Heavy rains are reported on Il
: upper Red River, and the rise
a Shreveport of 4 or 5 inches in
J. hours has been continuous for u
e past ten days.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-11-10

THE sgenciss employed by the
Republicans 20 bring about the re-
suite accomplished in the election a
week ago we're various, and were de-
vised to operate upon every class Of
voters. To the fanatic was held up
the 'bloody shirt" which never fails
to excite his prejudices and to arouse
his violent passions ~ the degree
that his feelings are wrought upon
by the eloquent bursts OF the stump
orator. To the manufacturers of the
North the Free Trade doctrines were
kept in constant view. The finances
were little heard OF, but served al
ways to strengthen the position Of
the party which accords Mr.. John
Sherman 80 much praise. The "sol
id South" under the "Rcbel Briga
diers," was frightful scarecrow fol
the patriots Of the North to contem
plate, and their sober judgm emit
gave way whenever they were re
minded Of the dangers that Demo
cratic success, controlled by such al
element, would bring to the Union
These are some Of the ostensible ar
guments that were brought to bear
but, greater than all, was the lavisl
expenditure of money, running int
millions OF dollars, defeating tn
election Of General Hancock. Blu
will We ever know what part the fea
Of exposure of gigantic frauds In th
Departments at Washington, durin
twenty years, played in the reckless
ness exhibited by certain promineu
Republicans2 a.a-