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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
A practical Temperance susEessIos.
~, ths Editor of The Reruhiienn.

A .PraeffeAI" Temperance DuSEessiOe.
To The Editor Of The Republican,:
Permit me to offer practical sug-
gestion in yonr columns to the temperance people.
have recently attended several Of the Sunday
night "Dashaway" meetings at Odd Fellows
Hall and have been favorably impressed These
earnest people are doing palpabie good N winning
away from the cup the deyotecs thereof. Many
drunkards, old and young, have been restored 10
sober manhood, but there seems to my mind 20 De
lack of practieability about modern day temper
anee reform. There are innumefable plans,
and all claim TO be the best. Churchmen present
"the grace of God" as q safe haven. Experience
teaches that alcoholic poison will kill devOut
churehman just as it would any other man. others
say moral suasion" is the only plan. and others
again assert that law-stern memorable, prohlDl-
tory LAWS the remedy. The q DaShaWayS rely
me ask, why can't all these plans be combined?
and then add Onemore. Preventive is better than
cure, surely. The inebriate asylums of the land
treat drunkenness disease, which IS correct De-
urge the Bible; use the ballot; obtain
law, and try to relieve the dTinker
by the use of medicine as well. An old
drinker who signs the pledge means we'll
ing when the Niagara appetite comes on, and the
rum EesuYius of his oyer-heated stomach IS in
eruption, in horrid aerid pillows belching, the
pledge, the temperance leaHet, the religious
tract the solemn resolve all give way to the craV-
ing of appetite. If the struggling man had such
medicine right thereand then as IS used IN the Inc
briate asylum he might be saved from y1eldlng
but without it he fights hestates, yields and goes
back to his cups. Why not adopt some standard
remedy and use it in such cases. 1t seems 10 me
that such plan would largely increase the per-
centage of men permanently reformed, If the Dash
Always would adopt it. Unsuccessful in asylums 1t
can be just as successful outside of them. HAY
ing tried it, Igiye the experience of f., ,->-o,,,s
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
A BIG APPETITE.
How Chang, the Chinaman, Slept and Ate
His Big Sister.

Mr.. Chang, the circus giant, did not
room with Mr.. Barnum at the Arlington during
his stay in this city. Mr.. Balnum says that Chang
has too many feet-linear, not pedal-for a
desirable roommate. So Mr.. Chang went to
the Imperial and engaged rooms on the
third floor running the depth of the hotel,
and by spreading mattresses on the floor
and hanging his feet out of the window he man.
aged to snatch few hours of repose. In the
morning Colonel feirce saw his legs hanging down
the outside of the building. and, after gazing in
mute establishment at the spectacle. smiled, and
then, shifting his thigh, said: Happy thought
He then hurried off down the street,
and came back with Inspector Entwisle,
who has recently been bothering people
about fire. escapes and showed him their new ad-
dition to the hotel. The inspector at once pro-
nounced it one of the most substantial structures
of the kind in the city. Colonel Peirce would have
been perfectly happy only Mr.. Chang dreamed that
he was having dispute with Mrs Chang and be-
gan to kick smashing several of the Ebbitt House
windows on the opposite end of the block. His
dreams, however, did not interfere with
HIS APPETITE,
which is nine feet seven inches to correspond with
his size, and thereby preserving the symmetry of
the composition. During his stay he had an entire
table reserved for his use, with corps of expert
enced walters and tramway to bring the food in.
In the morning, before coming down
stairs he always took slight repast, con-
sisting of three cups of coffee and a half
dozen oranges. He was then equal TO the task of
dressing For breakfast, when he was feeling
well, be drank large pot of coffee, pitcher of
milk, three pounds of steak, two good-sized trout
half dozen hot rolls, with few ct ceteras thrown
in and a lot of fruit to taper off with. Mr.. Chang
always emerged from these dietetic contests smil-
ing, but the walters were sort of withered and
limp. So was Colonel PIERCE. He, however, feels
relieved now that Mr.. Chang has taken his depar
ture. He was a very pleasant, quiet guest, but Sc
per day does not, rule, balance his table per-
formances. The Colonel has, however, made him
self solid with the building inspector, and does
not feel inclined to complain. The following COM
muncation was received at this office relative to
the size of Mr.. Chang:
CHANGES BIG SISTER.
"ApropoS of the interview of the double six
feet and inches reporter mentioned in THE
REPUBLICAN of this morning, it may not be amiss
to mention that, from information furnished by an
intelligent native acquainted with Chang, now
travelling with Barnum he measures nine feet three
inches in height and comes from locality abound
ing in tall humans. He states that he knows of be-
tween one and two hundred that measure seven
seven and half, and some eight feet in height;
also that Chang has sister one and half inches
taller than himself now residing in China"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
A Young Man Fond OF Rapid Transit.

A young man named William Geary
was arraigned in the Police Court yesterday
morning, charged with the larceny of a hack and
pair of horses belonging to a night-liner, at the
corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. In the course of the examination it was
developed that Geary who made himself conspicu-
Gus day or two since by attempting to run off
with a locomotive from the Baltimore and Ohio
depot, had attempted to repeat the trick soon
after being released from custody. He was dis
covered by some of the railroad people and driven
off before he could get up steam for his second ex
pertinent. He then determined to have a hack,
and, finding one unguarded drove it to his house
in Jackson alley, where it was discovered and re-
turned to the owner. Prosecuting Attorney Coyle
stated to the court that the young man appeared
to have a mania for rapid transit, regardless of
consequences, and requested a continuance of the
case until he could be examined by board of
physicians. The court thought this proper and re-
manded Geary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
Rev. Jared EIIio,t,. VIII.

The will of the late Rev. Jared l.. FL
lott which has been filed with the register for
probate, makes the following requests: To Henry
Clay Stewart all the estate. of whatsoever kind in
trust; first, to pay to E. G. Elliott, living at
Abel, Sheridan County, Kansas, $500; to Charles
A Elliott, of Hebron Nebraska, 500; to the trIIs
tees of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, at
Princeton, n. j., to enlarge the scholarship the de-
cedent had in that Institution, S25OO; to pay Mrs.
Mary A. Mead, in trust for her sisters, Eliza and
Fannie Worsley, Bette W. Mead, and Miss Frank
Mead, $1,000 in Washington and Ohio Railroad
bonds; to Edward G. Elliott, 5000; to John S.
Gulick in trust for his Joseph, $780, to Bette
Ancona and Mary Finn, each $500 in Washington
and Ohio bonds; to John S. Gulick, 5000; Mrs,
Caroline Finn, $780, William Finn, $500; Julia
Strong, $500; to DR.. Basil Norris U. s. A, OOO to
Mrs Mary Mead and her daughter Emily the note
of D. Stewart for $50 to the former and the note of
s. T. Stewart for $500 to the latter; the balance to
60 to II. Clay Stewart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
MATTERS IN ANNAPOLIS.
Simmer Cruise of the Cadefs-Court and
Other Matters.

Simmer Cruise of the Cadefs-Court and
Other Matters.
Special TO The Republican:
ANNAPOLIS, April I9-Already are prep
arations being made for the annual summer
cruise of the cadets of the Naval Academy.
The United States sloop of war Dale and the
United States steamer Standish are being re-
repaired for the cadets at the Norfolk navy yard,
and in addition to these another steamer and the
Constellation will be required to make the annual
cruise The two steamers will take out the cadet
engineers, and will probably make the usual
course of visiting the principal machine shops
of the Northern coast, while the midship
men will cruise in the sailing vessels. the Dale
to take the Chesapeake and the Constellation the
coast along the Northern Atlantic States as cruising
grounds.
The April term of the Anne Arundel Court has
begun here, Judge o. Miller on the bench; Henry
Aisquith, States attorney; T. S. NutIyell, sheriff
The court assigned Monday, April p, for the trial
of the case of State, use of Elizabeth Blondin vs.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, and
Wednesday, the 9th, for the trial of Henry Repp,
vs. John N. Berger and Andrew Detman Both of
these cases were removed from Baltimore. The
following lawyers were in attendance upon court /:
Hon A. Randall, Judge William H. Tuck, James
Revell NJ Bannon, F. H. Stockett, S. Thomas Nc
CuIIough James H. Hodges, John F. Williams
Writ Randall. J. Q. A. Jones, John Ireland and
James NJ Munroe.
The body of an unknown colored male infant
was found in Brewers Pond, near Annapolis.
Nancy Simms, Jane Miller, and other colored
women living near the pond were examined By
Justice GaSsaway in regard to the matter but the
proceedings were kept very quiet to further the
ends of justice.
About week since Michael Schultz, living in
the fifth district, was seized on the highway by
Jim Sewell, alias Jim Williams, colored, and
robbed of his pocketbook, containing 81. Before
Sewell could be arrested he fed from Justice. He
is said to hail from Washington, from the law of
which city he is also fugitive.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
A Bogus Claim SwiE<IIer.

An officer of the Treasury Secret Ser
vice has exposed q swindle which has been prac-
ticed by the wholesale on ignorant colored people
in various parts of Louisiana by man who signed
himself J. D. Whiting, attorney -at-law, Washing
ton, D. c. He sent circulars to these colored peo-
setting forth that they were entitled 70 bountes
pensions, or other bonuses from the Government.
In due time he appeared on the ground, made out
the necessary papers, to which he signed the name
of some reputable lawyer. collected a fee of from
one to FIVE dollars for each case, and forwarded
the papers to the Treasury Department. He told
his dupes that in few weeks United States pay
master would be along and settle the claims. At
tention was attracted to the case at the Treasury
Department by the food of worthless claims that
poured into the Department.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
FOR CHARITY'S SAKE.
How the Ball Planned Out-The Deficit
VI Probably Not Large.

A reporter, of financial as well as of
an ingenious turn Of mind undertook last even
ing to get some information as to the financial re-
suits of the late charity ball. For this purpose he
called upon Mr.. F. B. Mcclure, and that gentle
man said, after learning the object of the visit
''The less said about the financial results the
better. The ball did not pan out well, that
is a fact But there is no use saying anything
about it, for it will only give certain class OF
people the chance ofsaying, Il told youso.' These
people, OF course know it all the time. They were
certain that the ball would not pay. If it had
paid they would have said. oh of course; Ger
tainly' and that is all the satisfaction we would
have got"
"But it is said that only 101 tickets were taken
in at the door?" interposed the reporter.
That is not the case. We took in over 81 500 at
the door, and then there are lot of tickets out
which have not been accounted for. We don't
know exactly how we are coming out yet but the
deficit will not be very large if there is any. At
any rate those of us who had charge of the ball will
make up the deficit cut of our pockets, and
that will not be more than $50 piece. The ball,
however, was a great social success. The floor
was comfortably filed; the only thing was the
seats were not sold as well as We expected. If we
had made lot of money we would liked to have
1t known; but as it is, the less said the better"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
The Veteran Club.

The National Veteran Club met at
their rooms in Corcoran building last night, GEN
eral J. Hale Sypher presiding and John Keogh act
ing as secretary Afterthe transaction Of the regu
lar business Captain Frank Brownell addressed the
club on the subject of the books used in the
schools throughout the Southern States in which
the principles which inspired the war of
the rebellion are still taught, and the
minds of the youth of that section
poisoned with pernicious doctrines and filed with
distorted and mendacious accounts of the causes
and results of the war. He urged upon the club
the Importance of the field of labor presented in
this direction and the vast amount ofgoodto be ae
complished by energetic work looking to the expo
sion correction and eradication, as spossible
OF their teachings. A number of speeches from
members of the club on the same subject followed,
after which an adjournment was had to the first
Tuesday in May next
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Hon. William Marshall, of Fauquier, is
stopping at the Tontine.
Mr.. Robert Z. Paterson, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting friends in this city.
Abo five hundred people from this
city attended Barnums circus in Washington yes
terday.
Mr.. J. 7. Beckham, one of the candi-
dates for the mayoralty of this city, is one of
Alexandria's most prosperous and popular bust
ness men-a gentleman that any city might be
proud of as its executive officer.
No news could cheer the hearts of the
people of Alexandria more than the fact the es-
adjustment of iron works in this city at an early
date. This establishment will give employment
to more than five hundred men, which will neces-
sarily put in circulation very large amount Of
money.
There was a telegram from Norfolk,
dated April 16, to the New York Herald and pub
lshed April H. TO the effect that the United States
steamship Yantic, while going down the Elizabeth
River, had collided with q schooner, damaging her
rigging and spars so badly that she would have to
be flowed to Norfolk for repairs. On visiting that
steamer, which is now lying of Alexandria the
commanding officer fE. T. Woodward) informed
your correspondent that they hsd experienced no
difficulty whatever since leaving st. Johns New
foundland, and that there was not one word Of
truth in the statement
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
Building Handsome Houses.

Mr.. H. J. Ogden yesterday was granted
permit to build three story basement and attic
dwelling on Nineteenth street, between NJ street
and Dupont Circle, for 50 500 Messrs. Gray & Page
are the architects and the building is to be
twenty three feet front by one hundred feet deep
The front will be of pressed brick, with a two
story bay window, and the corniceS of galvanized
iron. Messrs. Bright, Humphreys & Co. are the
builders. A permit was also obtained by Mr. ],
Ormond Wilson to erect a three-stOry and base
ment brick house. 1t will be twenty-three feet
front and thirty-six feet deep, with one bay
window, and provided with all the modern i'm
provements. Messrs. Cluss & Schultz are the
architects, and Messrs. Bright & Humphreys
builders. 1t is estimated to cost S. 900.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
Cutting Down 5vomen's wages.

The females of the Government bind
cry were to-day tuesday notified that hereafter
they were to receive eighteen cents thousand for
their work-igures that will allow them for eight
hours continuous driving work about 81 per day
that is if the work is not kept back has been the
case many times lately. Many of the ladies are
physically weak, and hardly able to get through
with the work. il is fatiguing, and heretofore
have averaged $751; and occasionally a little
more, and no one will have the hardihOod to say
their wages were not well earned. The attention
of the Senate Committee on Printing is most re-
spectfully called to this, with request that the
matter may be inquired into. BINDERY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
AMUSEMENTS,
The Child Prima Donna-Juvenile Opera
THE Pirates :. and Other Attractions.


Corinne, the child prima donna, made
her first appearance at the National Theatre last
evening in the role of Cinderella in the opera of
the " Magic Slipper" which is a burlesque upon
Cinderella and created most favorable i'm
preston. Her acting is far more mature than her
years and she exhibits the ease and self possession
of a finished professional. Her singing is good
and shows the careful training of her
mother The second act affords the best
opportunity for displaying her YER
satility, and every act of her olio was loudly ap
plauded. The company supporting Corinne is
full and strong-far better than many burlesque
parties that have visited this city during the sea-
son. The music is all well rendered and the
march in the second act was loudly applauded,
all the evolutions being executed with military
precision. 1.-The Magic Slipper" will be repeated
during the week, and the matinee to-day should
not be forgotten.
FORDs oPERA-HoUsE
Juvenility seems be the principal attraction at
both places this week. for at Fords Opera House
there will be two performances of the i" Chimes of
Normandy" by Juvenile company which has
been decidedly successful wherever they have ap-
is always popular, and will no doubt prove suffi-
GENTLY attractive to draw good houses.
On Friday night Mr.. Ford will bring his opera
company which so successfully presented
"OIivette" short time ago, and will produce his
version of the latest operate sensation Billee
Taylor with Miss Eva Mills as Ardbeila.
THE PIRATES OF PESZANCE."
Professor George Sheldons local juvenile opera
troupe will produce The Pirates of Penzanee" at
Lincoln Hall this evening. Great care has been
taken in the preparation of this opera. The chorus
has been carefully trained new scenery has been
specially painted and bright costumes have been
made so that everything indicates the complete
success of the energetic little gentleman who has
undertaken the matter.
THE YALE COLLEGE CLUB
Lincoln Hall was filed last night with a very
brilliant audience on the occasion of the concert
given by the "Yale Glee Club" The selections
of the programme were all well rendered, but it
was the college songs that captured the audience,
nearly every one being encored. The club sung
with excellent precision, and evinced the
result of careful training and Practice.
After the concert the club were entertained at Alb
ners by the Apollo Club, of this city and after the
discussion of a well-prepared supper, a number of
songs were sung by both clubs. 1t is to be hoped
that another concert may be given before the
Yaies conclude their tour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
The Fair Association.

The directors of the National Fair As
ISOLATION held meeting yesterday morning and
agreed to increase the premiums offered at the
spring trotting meeting to $500. Mr.. Robert Nc
Ceney, the secretary of the association, to whose
efforts much of the success of the last fair was due
rendered his resignation for the purpose of en-
gaging in pursuits which would demand all his
time. The resignation was accepted and Mr. c. 7.
Thomson was elected to the position
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
The Chios sufferers.

Contributions to the fund for the Chios
sufferers received by Messrs Riggs & Co.: Thomas
a. Gill, c. S. N, S.; W. E. Chandler, $40; w. W.
Corcoran, 500; II. K. Morrell, Gardiner, Me-. SO;
". B. Smith, Bethel Academy, Va, 81; Thomas T.
Waggaman, S.; Fanny Walter, Pittsburg, Pa, $40;
L. P. Morton, $50; James NJ. Roche and James W.
Card, United States navy-yard, Pensacola, S.;
Francis A. Haywood, Raleigh, n. c., 81; William
Alexander Smith, New York, $50; congregation of
Hanover Street Synagogue, Baltimore, S7196;
George l. Evans, Mount Pleasant, Ohio, S.; George
z. Baker, IS. Previously acknowledged, s63252
Total, 81 ,071.4S
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
Republicans and seadj.sters Tonight.

The following call has been issued by
the chairman of the county committee for meet
ing of the Republicans and Readjusters of Alex
andria County Virginia to clear the decks for the
fall campaign:
All citizens and taxpayers of Alexandria County
who favor readjustment of the State debt, full and
free vote and fair count the repeal of the capitation
tax prerequisite tomanhood suffrage free schools
and full time, and honest and economical dis
of the revenues of the State, requested
to meet at Columbia School-House, Arlington, on
Wednesday, the 10Th instant, at o'clock p. M.
to adopt such measures will, in their judgment,
best protect the political rights and advance the
terial interests of the people of this State.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
~ PosT-oFFUCE NOTICE.


The Foreign Mails for the week ending SATUR-
DAY Apri o. 1881. viii close at this Office on
WEDNESDAY at 7:SO a. m for Europe by steamship
Parthia via Queenstown Correspondence for France
be specially addreSSed) and 80 M for France
direct by steamship Labrador via Hayre: on THURS
DAY al a. m. for Europe by steamship Baltic via
Queenstown correspondence for Germany and France
aDpst be specially addressed and at a. M for Eu-
by steamship Westphalia via Plymouth, Cher
parIn, and Hamburg; on SATURDAY at g. m for
81 Jpe by steamship City of Berlin via Queenstown
Jurisprudence for Germany and Scotland must be
f, cially addressed and at IL for Scotland d.
t"f by steamship Ethiopia via Glasgow and at IL q.
:. for Europe by steamship Mosel via Southampton
nd Bremen, and at II a m. for Belgium direct by
eamship Switzerland via Antwerp. The mails for
spinwaiI and South Pacific close on Wednesday at
nj a. m The mails for Nassau, \. P, and MatanZas
VI ose on wednesday at p NJ The mails for Cuba
Ssnd Mexico close on Thursday at 130 p m. The mails
For Bermuda close on Thursday ut p. NJ The mails
for Newfoundland and St. Pierre Mguelon close on
Wednesday at s:30 D. m. The mails for the Wtndward
Islands close Friday at p The mails for Porto
Rico close on Saturday at a. m The mails Tar MEX
leo via New Orleans close Saturday at $50 p m.
The mails for China and Japan close April u at I'D
p. The mails for Australia, DC. close April u at
7:30 p.
HENRY G. PEARSON, Postmaster,
n Npy Snr Anril IL 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
Tho Shchh Rafha.

SEE Warmers advertisement of two building lots
on street, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Streets this afternoon at halfpast four. An excel
lent opportunity for an investment and bargain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
District Brevities.
rhe Nenther ro.Dax.

For the Middle atlantic States, including
the District of Columbia parity cloudy treuther rih
local rains east to south ciads stationary higher
temperature, lo,cer barometer.
The thermometrie readings yesterday were as
follows: a. M. 45o; IL q M, SO; p m, $50; p
m, So; 9p. m, So; IL p m, 500; maximum, 590
minimum 40
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20

PERSONS seeking an investment would do well
to read B. H. Warmers advertisements of two build
ing lots for sale this afternoon at half past four
nor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20

HEADQUARTERS for Straw sIattings and BABY
Carriages. W. B. MOSES & Son,
Corner Seventh street and Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20

and delivered In lib. Ward prints at 45c per h.
Also cottage cheese sc. per ball butterTHik Sc per
quart, and sweet milk, sc. per quart.