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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

"LEr MN ALoNE!" quoth our morning
contemporary concerning the late Presi-
dent, and then belches forth torrent Of
expletires upon the place where he was.
We hope this mania of our sometimes
amiable neighboF will not lead to any
had results
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

SENATOR CoxKLING is understood to be
very DESTROYS of calling everywhere and
every time the editors of opposition
papers think he ought to. They are con-
stantly bewildering him by their COM
plants that he has not been here Or
there. How can he please them unless
they mark out a daily programme for
hin,2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Agricultural Items,

The newspaper that would make itself
"solid" with the agriculturalists must at
this season of the year publish gratuitous
advice concerning things about the farm
which it does not in the least understand.
But this makes no difference. The rural
readers of THE REPUBLICAN, as well as of
other papers, expect this attention, and
we yield reluctantly TO our fate. 1.-THE
compositor will see that this explanatory
preface does not 60 into the country edi-
toni
1t is a good4time during the sunshiny
days that occasionally come now to waken
up the hens that have been asleep during
the cold weather. A good plan to follow
is to give them each minute particle of
dynamite. The friction caused in their
crops will explode this and thoroughly
awaken them. 1t is also. good for the
crops, and will cause the hens to lay STILL
LoCUSTs.-The Agricultural Bureau has
given notice that locusts will be plague
upon us this summer. Many families
who do not en- Joy music will seek q means
to circumvent the low Gusts. A good
plan is as follows: In his original condi-
ton hiscreature is worthless, unharmo-
NOUS worm. For reasons best known to
himself and other bores he makes his
way downward into the earth and then,
at the end ofseven years, comes up to the
surface in the form Of all insect, but with
the voice of a planing-saw. The ener-
getic farmer will be early upon the alert
to meet his advances. By going care
fully over the ground with an augur, say
two feet long and one and half inches
"cut," the worm may be met and de-
stroyed before he gets his musical educa-
ton. Later in the season the young lads
about the place may catch them on the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

THE implacsble Vennor sits up in
Canada and promises us more wintry
weather before the final wind-up. Since
his Inauguration day prophecy his repu-
tation has increased, though he was mis-
taken before and may be again.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

The man who is to award the $4,000
offered for the "handsomcst woman" TO travel
with Forepaughs show has received three or four
hundred photographs, and has ordered suit of
steel armor to wear six months after the decision
is made. His hair would disappear "as if by
magic if he were 10 leave it exposed.-NorTis-
torn Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

TIE Bourbons, fearing that they are
about to lose the control of the Sen
ate, are inclined to compromise. They
are so liberal. Why, when they think
they cannot get anything at all by their
own strength they are willing to take
half So kind. If they had the Senate
by the casting vote of the Vice-President
they would give up half, of course. They
always do divide their power with their
opponents There was a fear that they
would not dicker" with the " Radicals"
but their national organ of yesterday
(Which is also strongly Republican, favors
little-just little dickering"-so as to
prevent dickering. 1t is so good of the
organ to consent to have Bourbon Sena-
tors trade with Radicals so that the latter
Will not have to trade" and "dicker"
with Malone.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

We give our readers to-day list of all
the good places under the Government.
We hope our patrons will have a gem
erous share of these good things, for the
very fact that they take THE REPUBLICAN
shows that they are discriminating peo-
pie. This city is the centre of political
news, and our paper can be relied on for
all matters Of national interest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
a &nG RAt

How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank !;
Here, while the organ grinder turns his crank,
Well SIT and let the sounds of music creep
Into our ears. so long as it's so cheap.
For when ne comes his reeompense to seek,
Wen climb for timber tall beyond the creek.
Sit, Jessica; look how the floor of heaven, as of
old,
Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold.
This is not the smallest orb which thou beholdes.
ButIll bet you twenty eight dollars It's an awful
sight the coolest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
NIcArthur's Pardon.

Ex-POstmaster John Macarthur ap-
peared in court yesterday morning and presented
to Judge Blodgett the pardon recently granted him
by President Hayes. The district attorney was
present, but had no objections to make, and the
usual order was made dismissing the criminal
proceedings against General McArthur.-eMcago
Inter 0cs0n OH
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

THE New York walk has turned out a
6asco. Now let the metropolis turn its
attention to the encouragement of the
head for awhile. Legs have monopolized
more than their share.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
A Mendacious Correspondent.

The New York Times is being imposed
upon by one of its Washington CORE
spondents, who insists upon sending false
hoods to that journal from this city in re-
gard to the conduct of affairs In the Post
Office Department. There can be no ex-
cuse for the libelous matter sent from here
by the correspondent referred to, as he
could easily possess himself of the truth
if he was not determined, from interest
or otherwise, to grossly misrepresent a
public officer. Yesterdays Times contains
the following:
But 1t is sufficient answer to Mr.. Brady's at
tempt to impeach Kinds to say that Mr.. Brady
knew all about Kinds at the time he was transact
ing business for him route contractor. aud
it would have been better if General Brady had
awaited himself of this knowledge of Hinds's char
acter at that time, instead of waiting until his Off
cial integrity was impeached by Hindss testimony.
This is false. Ifthe correspondent, who
appears to be the agent of Kinds, had any
wish to know the truth he would have
found, by referring to the records of the
Post-Office Department, that Kinds has
never been a contractor since his infamous
conduct in 1875. He has been on the
black list, and not permitted to do any
business as contractor during all of
General Brady's term of service. Again,
this correspondent says:
To secure this increase Cosgrove gave r. c. Kerns
drafts on his pay, running the whole contract
term for about $4,000.
This is also false. Under the rules of
the Department no contractor is allowed
to file drafts against his compensation for
more than one year. The Department
records show that Cosgrove has not filed
drafts as above alleged, nor for any longer
time than up TO the 30th of next June
Believing that the Times does not desire
to share the services of it's correspondent
with Kinds, we give it the above infor-
nation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

ENGLISH critics are accusing Punch of
copying outright from American papers
There is nothing in this charge; Punch
is rs free from wit as ever.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

"HAvE yen been mentioned ?" is the
proper salutation now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

WE believe an extra session of Con-
gress TO be among the strong probabili-
ties
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Is This All:

Mr.. Hayes has nothing to do now bus
sit legged before the fire and dream Of 6ga.-
ing the MormonS.- u ;cSsd Exchange,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS

NATIONAL THEATRE" Yorick,s Love" and Julius
Caesar
FoRDs OPERA HOUSE." Forget 3Ie-Sot"
ROLLER SKATING RISE-RoIIer Skating.
ODD-FELLOws' HAII-BIind Tom.
THEATRE CoHToCE-VarIety.
CcRcoRAN ART G4LLERY-Masterpieces of Art-Ad-
mission fee, except on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12
Population Of the National Capital. 100000.


WASHINGTON, D. c., MARCH Il, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-12

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Is published daily Sundays excepted by
The National Republican Printing Company
At 1875 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
TERMS:
One copy one '.'''-.'.'.'''''''S" w
One copy EEcBih %
Address NATIONAL REPUBLICAS,
Washington ID. {.
Entered at the posof1ice at Washington. D. C., as
second-cIass mattePl
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11

The Rise In Household supplies
The steady rise in the price of household
supplies is becoming serious matter. Prices
of nearly every article of consumption have
almost doubled. Flour, for instance, has ad-
vanced from $3.50 to $3.50 barrel last year
to $3.50 and $3.50 this. Potatoes, which last
year ranged from 81 to $1S7 per barrel, have
been selling during the past week for from
$2.75 to $3.25. Beans are selling at from
$3.50 to $3.55, against from $3.50 10 $155
last year. Apples which last fall sold at
from 81 to $3.50 barrel, are now selling for
from $3.50 to "a. Cranberries have risen
from $3 to $575 per barrel from So to $40.
In garden truck" there is great scarcity in
the supply, an cabbages are being imported
from Germany and other countries and sold
for from $6 to $40 per hundred, against 81
or So Il year ago. These advances are not
caused 10y amy corner or combination, but
are merely the result Of the long drought.
The housekcepcr's outlook for the coming
winter is die dcdly far from pleasant-Nea0
York Erpress
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
New Advertisements

Mr.. W. +. Gibbons, the well-known dry
goods dealer, located at 3135 Bridge-M street,
Georgetown, ID. c., advertses a price list
very few dealers can equal. In spite of the
great advance in dry goods he holds II firm
grip on old prices and sells at prices that
cannot but suit almost everybody. If you
read his advertisement and visit George
town and his store rooms you will return
home with a saving of money and with ar
ticles that are "just what is wanted"
Mr.. BENZ. II. Thompson will offer at pub
lie sale on Thursday, November 29th, a
valuable lot of personal property. Consist
ing of live stock, farming utensils, house
hold and kitchen furniture, etc. Read his
advertisement and do not forget day and
date.
Julius Lansburg, the popular carpet fur
nsher, 315 Seventh street, Washington, ID.
c., is too busy to write an advertisement,
but he tells his own story why in another
column. Read what he says.
G. NJ. Towson iayors our patrons with a
long list Of new goods and novelties of the
season. A perusal Of his advertisement will
give you a slight idea of his immense stock
A bridge letting is advertised by Mr.. Thos.
G.. Hardesty Bridge builders and others
interested will take notice accordingly.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
A Canal boat Propelled by Air


novelty in canal boats lies in Charles river,
near Boston, which is calculated 10 attract
considerable attention. 1t is called pneu-
matte canal boat and was built at Wiscas-
sett, Maine, as devised by the owner, Mr.. X.
H. Tucker, of Boston, who claims TO hold
patents for its design in England AMI the
United States. The specimen shown on
Charles river, which is designed TO be used
simple structure, measuring sixty-two feet
long and twenty wide 1t is three feet in
depth, and draws seventeen inches Of wafer.
1t is driven entirely by air, Roots blower,
No. A, being used, the latter operated by an
eight-horse- power engine The air is forced
down central shaft to the bottom, where it
it is DETECTED, and being confined between
keels, passes backward and upward, escap-
ing at the stern through an orfce nineteen
feet wide, so as to form sort of air wedge
between the boat and the surface of the
water. The force with which the air strikes
the water is what propels it, The boat has
a speed OF four miles an hour, but requires
a thirty-fve-horse-power engine to develop
its full capabilities. The patentce claims a
great advantage in doing away with the
heavy machinery Of screws and side wheels,
and believes that the contrivance gives full
results in proportion to the power emp.oyel.
1t is also contrved for backing and Steering
by air propulsion. Owing To the slight dis
turbance which II causes To the water, it Is
thought to he very well adapted for work
on canals without injury tO the sides.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
vennor for November

venn0r for NOvember.-VennOr in
his Almanac has this ~ say Of November !;
November, 1881, will probably enter cold
and decidedly wet, but this condition will
suddenly, after the first week, give place "
open and genial weather again nearly every
where, with a disappearance Of frosts even
in Northern New York and Canada for q
marked period. We may expect some OF
the nnest--at any rate most enjoyable
weather Of the season during this month at
New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Wash
ington and in Canada our Indian Summer
In western sections the fore and latter por-
tons Of the month are likely to be dis
agreeable, but | do not anticipate much
trouble from snow-falls or blockadcs this
winter until December. Should such occur,
however, it will likely be found that the
dates Of the disturbances will be very nearly
the same as those of November Of 1880.
Possibly there may be II period Of unusual
warmth in proximity TO the middle Of the
month This month will be marked by
periods Of balmy and brilliant autumn
weather, as in the year 1877"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11

POlkinhOrn's Building Ablaze.-The
immunity from serious fires which Wash
ington has enjoyed for long time was
broken this morning by the destruction of
the three upper floors of Pokinhorn's build
ing on ID street near Seventh. One of the
walking along Pennsylvania avenue, first
discovered the fire. He saw smoke coming
from that direction, and on investigating
saw its source He notified Officer Milsted,
who promptly turned in an alarm from box
II. This was at 1870 O'clock, and the nearer
engines were on the spot with reasonable
rapidity. In the meantime Officer Helm
line had forced an entrance To the building
and found the flames to he in the third floor,
occupied, with the two below il, by Mr.. L.,
o. Polkinhorn as n printing office. Their
and they were soon driven from the spot 10y
the heat
The two upper floors, the fourth and fifth,
were occupied by Mr.. Wash. b. Williams
as furniture work rooms and carpet ware
rooms. To these the fire quickly rose, and
when the engines arrived the two floors were
enveloped in flames.
Adjoining the iated structure stands Mr..
Williams store and main ware-rooms on
the west, and Mr.. John Beck's saloon anu
residence on the east. The former is sepa-
rated by narrow alleyway and the latter
was below the burning floors. The princi-
pal efforts Of the fremen were directed to
saving the corner building adjoining, which
is Lansburgh's carpet warehouse, Il stove
store, saloon, etc.
Shortness of water compelled the conscry-
ative policy to be adopted, and Mr.. Beck's
property was virtually abandoned, as were
the upper floors of the ignited building and
their contents. AT 2 o'clock the fire burned
brighter than ever, and fears were enter
tained of the surrounding property, espe-
cially in the rear, the stores facing on
Louisiana avenue. Mr.. W. b. Moses had
$4,000 worth of furniture stored in one of
these, uninsured, and Mr., G. NJ. Wight
about $25 900 worth II few doors higher up.
Altogether it was Il most combustlblc block
and the worst was feared for the Seaton
building, in which the city postofilce is
located, in case these stores had caught, as
the wind blew right across.
Fortunately, about 2:30, the flames were
gotten well under control, having been
strictly confined 10 their place of origin.
Mr. Williams was insured for $1,000, but
loses $4,000 to $4,000 Mr. Polkinhorn's
loss on the building was estimated at $780,
600, but his insurance is believed to be equal
to the emergency. Other loss by water in
the adjoining stores was estimated 10 aggre
gate $25,000, principally in Lansburgh's
store.
The origin Of the fire is yet II mystery.
Spontaneous combustion from oiled rags, a
defective furnace tlue and dropped match
being variously blamed Wash. Post, 1Oh
instant
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11

Religious --Rev. =. p Flournoy re-
quests us TO state that he will return home
next week, and that the usual services will
be held at Rockville and Bethesda Presby-
terian churches, on Sunday, November Goth,
at Rockville at 10l A. NJ, and at Bethesda
at 3 =. NJ.
On Sunday last and until Tuesday night
following daily services were held in st.
Mary's Catholic church, this town. Father
Clarke, Of Baltimore, preached To large con-
gregations interesting sermons on the sub
jects Sin, Death, Judgment and Mercy.
There will be protracted meeting at the
Christian church, this town, beginning next
Lords Day. the 18Th inst. II will be con
Quoted by Elder Fowler, of Beaver Creek.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
| Buggy Wrecked :

A Buggy Wrecked--On Tuesday
night last Mr.. Howard Garrett and Robert
Offutt, of Great Falls district, drove to this
place with the intention of exchanging re-
turns and informing themselves about the
election generally. At the West end of
town their horse became frightened at some
thing and started on run. The lines not
being very strong Mr. Offutt concluded To
keep the animal in the centre of the street
and let it run, but at the corner Of Com
merce and Washington streets the wheels
of the vehicle came in collision with a post
the spokes flew out Of one Of the hind
wheels leaving the rim in an oblong shape,
the horse still going on until one of the front
wheels settled down TO the ground in front
of the postoflice. The coupling and several
other parts were broken. The occupants
and horse were uninjured.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11

Oyster saloon MIR. VIM. H. Rabbit
has fitted up neat oyster saloon in con
nection with his billiard room. Epicure
luscious bivalve served in every style and at
prices that will suit the purse of any one
DO not forget this notice or the man, when
nature calls for something to satisfy the
cravings of the inner man.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
q q IT IT O NJ -

Bleached and Brown Cottons at bc mp. 49,
Yon should see our yrrd.wide Coilons at 6ic,
our splendid s and 10 cent COttOns; l0-4
Bleached aud Brown Sheeiings, 25c 5-4 Pill
low Case Cotlons NJ l2gc Bed Tickings at
~ l-2 and l5r.; Featherproof Bed Tickings al
20 and 25c New Check Apron Ginghams,
and \ cents.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
NeaU EMW Goods.

.VeaU FxW Goods.
BBlJ. MILLER & SON,
1903 BRIDGE ST., GEORGETOWN.
Are nov receiving large supplies of DRY
GOODS lrr their rarl, Autumn sales.
We are the Leaders of Low Prices
New Dark Calico93. Sc.
Also larry" lot Of The hest designs 81 prints
We always exhibit The chuircst Cnicnrs.
POUND CALICOES at 20c.
/ We have just received four rnses of new
Dark Cnlicocs BY the pound We are having
immense sale Tor these. You should buy
some pound calico.
q q II II q NJ -
BIeachcd and Brown Cott0ns at bc up. 49,
You should see our yrrd. wide Cotlons at G1c,
our splendid 8 and 10 cent Cot,Ons; IO-4
Bleached aud Brown Sheetngs, 25c "a Pill
low Case Cotons NJ l2Ic.; Bed Tickings at
~ 10 and l5r.; Featherproof Bed Tickngsal al
20 and 2jc New Check Apron Ginghams,
and cents.
FLANNELS.
Twilled Red FIanneis, all wool, 25c.; ALI
wool White Fiannels ai 20 and 20 cts.
BLA N KETS.
Just received, line Of new Blank cts -
White Blankets at So 90 per pair; Splendid
Wool blankets ~ 30 $3, $l and IS.
CASSIM ERES.
New Fall Cassimcres for Boys School wear
at 25 to Is cents. Mems Wool Kerseya at
very low prices; Kentucky Jeans, 10 cts. up:
Cordnroys, Tricots, zoe, fine Cassimeres.
CANTON FLANNEL!S.
Our prices always lead 10 cheapness on Can
ton FlGnnels--good stock nj 7, 8, 10, ~ cts.
We received eases OF Canton Flnnnels in July.
lIOUSEK EEPING GOODS, &c.
Of all kinds in stock. New Towels, Napkins,
&c; All-Iinen Table Cloth NJ 2jc per yard;
Turkey Red Table Cloth al zoe; Linen Cash
for Towels &c up.
DRESS GOODS.
New Fall Dress Goods nt 10 IL cents, in
POplin Lustres Cashmeres, &c.
Handsome Dress Goods now arriving.
Black AIpacas, ~ l-2, IL, 20 cents
Double-width Black Cashmere, 25c.
All-wool Black Cashmere, 40, 80, Toe
Black Silks AT Toe, 81, $l.50.
Black Sains and Trimming Velyels.
GREAT BARGAINS 10 DRY GOODS-Send
for SAMPLES
CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHS AND
MATTINGS.
A lug- sock oi NOTIONS oi all kinds
BENZ. MILLER g. SON,
lob Bri'ige Nrcsi.
GEoRGETOwN, ID. G.
New Number, 3I2O NJ street.
at,o 1g WEGT " AGIINnrnN
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
Now Goods.

HAVlNG completed the Improvements TO
Il our Store-ioom, we offer larger and
better selected STOCK OF GOODS than we
have ever heretofore shown. We invite an
inspection Of oui stock.
sep 80 3. y. HIGGINS K SON.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
Black Goods Department

Nuns Veilings, Henrietta, Momieand Choodn
Cloths, Cashmeres, Tamise, Plain and Lace
Bnutings Brocade and Mexican Grenadines.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1881-11-11
Trustees Sale
REAL ESTATE
In Montgomery County, Maryland.

OY VIRTUE of Il Decree Of the Circuit
ID Court for Montgomery county, sitting as
Court of Equity passed in a cause in said Court
wherein R. W l. Rasin & Co are complain
ants and Robert s Davis, ct al are defend
ants, the subscriber, ms Trustee, will offer at
public sale To the highest bidder, at Mitchell 5
Y Roads, ia snid county,
On SATURDAY. November 10Th, 1881,
at O'Clock, 7 NJ. that tract OF land drcrtpd
TO hc sold in sad cause This farm is situnl-
ed near the road leading from the Union
Turnpike Commonly known as the Brooke-
vile or 9Th street road nt said Nitrhclj's X
ROnis, 10 liladrnsburg. about half II mile
from said Michr'rs X Roads about one and
a-haf miles fro u knnwlcs' Station on the
Mctropnli nn B'anch OF the l,l,imore and
Ohio railroaf., aud about ten miles from Wash
ington, 10 G, nd nlinlbs ilr Lands of VIM
Is. Johnsun, John {. Wilson, james Owens
and others aud contains
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-07
Signal Office Bulletin,

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The chief
signal officer furnishes the following
special bulletin to the Associated
Press: Fair weather continues in
the Southern and Middle States,
with shifting warmer westerly to
southerly winds. Light snow has
prevailed in New England, New
York and the lower lake region, with
colder westerly winds. The tenn
perature continues below freezing
from New England and Middle
Atlantic coast westward to the Mis-
souri, Valley, and below zero in
Northern Minnesota. A storm is
developing in Northern Texas, and
the indications are that it will adj
vance eastward and cause rain OF
snow in the Mississippi Valley to-
morrow. Fair weather will prevail
in the Middle States and New Eng
land Thursday during the day.