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National Republican., 1881-09-08
Al tho Government Prin,ing.Om Omcc.

In making the statement in yesterday 8
issue, upon what was considered reliable author
ity, that the Government Printing ofice was not
closed on the 9th instant an injustice was unin-
tentonally done to the Public Printer. The office
was closed and all work suspended Immediately
amer the receipt of n telegram from Mr.. Defrees,
who is at Berkeley Springs to Mr. Chlds, the chief
olerk, telling him to close the office at once.
The discussing clerk, before the telegram
was received, had drawn from the Treas
ury over $4,000, with which to pay
portion Of the employees and was afraid to leave
so large an amount of money in the safe over
night, He has always been very careful official,
but is especially timid about the money intrusted
to his care since his safe was robbed some time
since. Under the circumstances tho chief clerk
deemed 1t advisable 10 allow all who had been
paid on the first Of the month 10 leave the ONCE at
once. and the Others were permitted to go as soon
as paid To be sure twas quite late-between two
aud three o'clock-when the last were paid but
1t was no fault OF Mr.. Defrees that any were de-
prived Of the day.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
IN MEMORIAM.
Respect 10 ihc Late Mr.. Perry-McetinE
of Rusiness Men.

ot ttuhtuehS
A meeting of the business mon of the
District was held yesterday at noon, at the
Board of Trade rooms, to take suitable &C.
tion on the death Of the late 7. J. S. Perry.
Among those present were Samuel Norment, Will
lam NJ. shustor, George j. Johnson, W. W. Dur
dette, Samuel Emery, W. II. Beall, w ID. CLARK,
George II. Trunuel, +. L. Moore, s. p Tustin, ]. w.
Colley, william A. Yates r. II. Hooe, W. s. Mitch
ell, Henry Goddard, W. l.. Dalton, Samuel kcr, j.
4. Dyer J. W. Drew, John T. MITCHELL General s
S. Henkle, W. II. Clagett T. l.. Hume, A. B. Duyall
James =. Willett, and many other prominent bust.
ness men OF the city. Tho meeting was called tc
order by T. G. Davis W. II. Clagett was elected
chairman and Thomas l.. Hume secretary. On mo-
tion the chair appointed Messrs. John 4. Mitchell
J. W. Drew, W. NJ shuster. james l.. Barbour, u. q
Davis, and General $. S. Hcnklc a committee on
resolutions, who, through Mr.. John I. Mitchell
chairman, reported the following:
| Whereas 1t has pleased Divine Providence to re-
move from this life our friend, Thomas John sum
merield Perry
Resolved, That while we bow with reverence and
submission to the decree of Him " who Is too wis
| to and too good to be unknd," we desire to ex
press our sincere regard for the man and our deel
respect for his many qualities OF heat manifest IL
| q life worthy OF our admiration and example.
ReSOIred, That we express to his family an,
| friends the sincere sympathy which we feel i'll tn
| great nifction they arc called upon TO bear.
| RCsOrcd, That copy of these resolutions be fur
nishGd to the family of the deceased and to tn
| press for publication.
| Mcssrs. Mitchell, W W. Burdette, J. p. Tustir
and others spoke in fatterng terms OF the dc
| ceased, and the resolutions were adopted.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
THE NATIONAL FAIR.
Arrangements for the Fall AssembIagc-
Special Features.

A meeting of the directors of the Ma
tional Fair Association held at their rooms last
night with full attendance, and much business
of routine character was transacted. 1t was an
nounccd that the committee had secured for the
fair Fargo & Mltchels Roman Chariot Hippodrome
and band Of Indians, who will run hurdle race
each day. This is said to be very yexcitng exhibit
ton, and is called Race fora Bride" During the
ride which will take place over the regular hur-
die track, while the horses arc at full speed. the
squaw will be taken from her saddle by the brave.
Another feature will be O chariot race. with four
horses driven abreast in Roman style-one by a
woman and the other by man. Anumber of ap-
plications for space from exhibitors and bids from
poolseller and others were received. The grounds
are being put in first class order and all the rail-
roads arc giving good rates for the coming fair.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
LET US HAVE RAIN.
The Secretaries or wnr and the Navy Ap.
penIed 80.

The drouth is general and unprece-
dented, and will cause loss Of full one efourth of
the crop, or Smoney value of 81 000,0o0,00o book
was recently published proving that every modern
battle with heavy and continuous Amounting
was followed by rain. The conclusion Of thunder
among the clouds generally causes rain, and why
may not artificial thunder Also most rain storms
have a small beginning, from which they grow
and spread and often travel our large eNtents Of
country. Why may we not make these small be-
gunlngs by artificial but powerful means7 Citing
these facls, the Secretaries Of War and Navy have
been asked to issue joint sepcrae order to all
commanders of forts, arsenals barracks, armorles,
and navy yards where cannon are In use and
located in the popuous Stntes to test the plan Of
cannon firing to cause rain. Also, that dynamite
rockets or bombs DO sent up Into the
clouds from these same military and naval
stations and exploded for the same purpose; the
time for such experiments to be LEFT entirely to
the intelligent commanders Of these stations, who
would Of course take advantage Of all favorable
conditions, when thore were clouds, when the air
was humid, and at night or early In the morning,
and thus aid nature to preoipitats rain. There is
not much doubt but that such experiments would
prove generally or at least partially successful,
and II so the plan could then be generally ex-
tended by all city aud town authorities whore
they have cannon; and II the Government refuse
to make the experiments these even might do so
for the public benefit II is behind the progress of
this inventive age that drouths are permitted to
prevail every summer over greater or less extents
Of country with greater or less destruction TO the
crops, and no effort be made to avert them. The
Government has the power and the means and the
cost will be triHing to make the proposed expert
ments, which, ifthey prove successful, will be the
greatest benefit which could possibly result to
mankind.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
OUR FIREMEN.
Meeting of the Commissioners Last
Night.


The regular meeting of the Board of
Fire Commissioners was held at Columbia Build.
ing last night. Mr., Thomas l.. Hume, the newly
appointed commissioner, having qualified, was
present. The report Of the chief engineer was
submitted, and shows that during the month of
August there were thirteen alarms, involving an al
legged loss ofs2 450 with an insurance ofss5O During
the month fournew horses had BEEN purchased, and
four condemned onces exchanged for two good
ones. On the 25th Of August Private Tyser re-
signed, and James f. Black was appointed In his
stead and assigned to duty with Truck b. de-
tail Of five men from each company were ordered
10 attend the funeral Of the late Commls-
sioner Reed superintendent Miles, of the
fire alarm telegraph IN his report says
that four new talking circuits have
been erected and the system so arranged
that each company Is Oh an independent circuit
This has been accomplished bya switch Of his
own design. Requisitions for the ensuing month
and q number OF bills were approved leave Of
absence for fifteen days from the 10th Of Septem-
ber WAS granted Superintendent Miles, and ten
days fom the 18th TO attend the tlremen's conyen-
tion, fanted Chief Cronin
National Republican., 1881-09-08
The Ligh. Infaniry Accep. lhe Challenge.

AT meeting of the Washington Light
Infantry held last evening 1t was decided not TO
go to Yorktown or to Rockville Seven active and
four honorary members were elected. The ehal-
lenge of the National Rifles for team match, two
hundred yards, on hand, to take place In
October, was accepted. The time, place, and
other details will be arranged hereafter
by a Joint committee of the two organizations
The invitation OF st, Matthews Sunday school to
participate in match at Glymont ON the 10th
instant, for trophy valued at $50. was accepted.
The Union Veterans and Alexandria Light In-
fantry will also participate on that occasion.
The First Corps of Cadets, Of Boston, which win
escort the Governor of Massachusetts, to Yorktown,
will spend day in this city upon their return,
when they will be the guests Of the Light Infantry.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
OIdent InhnbIinnia.

The Oldest Jnhabitants' Association held
their regular monthly meeting yesterday at their
rooms, in the Corcoran building Owing 10 the ln-
tense heat there was but small attendance, and
the meeting was very brief Dr. John b, Blake pre-
sided and Mr., Michael Culan acted rs secretary.
The president announced the death of the follow.
ing members since the last meetings William An
deron, Hged eighty-seven; Benjamin l.. Cuttings,
seventy three, and Charles Bradley, sixty.six.
Appropriate resolutions were adopted and the
meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
DISTRICT DREVITIEs.
Tho weather To-Day.

For The Middle AHantic States, including
The District Of Columbia fair tcenthcr, norhwestery
,Onds, higher barometer stationary ioTer emperd-
ture.
The lhermometrc readings yesterday were as
follows: Fam, 7l9o; II a. M 9iSo; p. m, 1O2.5o;
7p. M, ojo; II p m, $40; maximum, lOi.3o mini
mum 6e6o
National Republican., 1881-09-08
The FisherIes OF the Greas Lakes.

The latest bulletin issued from the Cen
sus Bureau contains the statistics of the isheresof
the great lakes, as compiled by q; Brown Goode,
The tables show that distributed In the various
States bordering ON the lakes there are $3.50 fisher
men, 40 steam tugs, 1907 vessels and boats, 44b4i
In the fisheries, the value OF the apparatus and &C.
cessorles used being Sl,345,976 During 1879
6S 7a2O 900 pounds Of fish, valued at 65290O, were
sailed, 2,82l, $50 pounds frozen, 1,7H,70 pounds
smoked, and the rest sold fresh. There was pro:
duced also slas60 worth OF caViaTe, isnglass, and
National Republican., 1881-09-08
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
LOCAL MENTION.

THE snle Of building lots In square ga, by r. y,
Fisher & Cos this afternoon, should attract general
attention. II Is seldom that such an opportunity
offers for investment or to secure lots combining
10 many advantages
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Tn. s,cnmcr uystIc

will leave Seventh street wharf this morning nt
half-p past ten o'clock for Georgetown. rms
Ooanicr will be stationed at or near the hnish
Tickets, hity cents, can be had at the wharf,
National Republican., 1881-09-08
A TRUE TONIC

IRoY BrrTERs me highly recommended for all
Disea,,s ,equifno a certain and efficient tonic, e..
pecialy indigestion Dyspepsid, Intermittent FepeS,
Want Of Appetite Loss Of Strength, Lack Of Eneroy,
&c Hiriehet ne blood, srensllsns ne muscles, and
pftes ne,e lie 10 he neres. They act Ike charm on
DE digestive organs, removing ou dyspsptc symptoms
n,eh as tasting he food, bechiag, heat IN he stomach
heartburn, &c. The only IRON PREPARATION that irii
NOT bdcten ne teeiA on give headache UiTf for Re
b Book 80 pages, amusing aud asehM reading, ssn
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Tl,e Hhedd nnths,

For new fali goods call at 736 and III Seventh
street, between aud II.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
T,,c N,,lornl s.fe.pepo.it Company,

THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing, watches, jewelry, etc, Call or address
Hcrzog 30S Ninth st., near Pennsylvania ave
National Republican., 1881-09-08
nr. noNee,. Tnrki.h nnih

BOO T. st., near Judiciary So, will occupy new bath
October !, l4l7 g ST., opposite Riggs House.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE.

school win be resumed on THURSDAY sth inst.
In the Classical Scientific, and Commercial branches
tember onward.
Terms for day scholars $50; for half fboarders 500;
for hoarders, 800 per annum.
Private instruction given In Analytical Chemistry
at special rates
School tlckets may be obtained at the office Of the
Metropolitan Railroad Company. The pass
within two squares of the college. For further par
tcnlars npplyto [seo wv r. \. HEALY, S.J,
National Republican., 1881-09-08

Turkish, Russian, and sulphur Baths oo3 e
street. only first. class bath In the city.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Notice to me-. Vernon Passengers,

Tho Steamer w. W. CORCoRAN,
which has been recently built and nrnshod (I. 4.
BLAKE, Captain), ig the only boat allowed 70 land
passengers at Mount Vernon Wharf Round trip Di,
including admission TO Mansion and Grounds
Steamer leaves Seventh street DAILY Sunday or.
cepted), ut 10 O. m and returns about p. IN.
J. MCH. HOLLINGBWORTH.
Sup't Ladies' Mount Vernon Association.
l.. L. BLAKE Steamer W. w. Corcoran. IOt
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Columbian College Preparatory School.

The ffty-nnth annual session will commence on tho
lith OF september, with the following corps OF In
Otis 4. Mason, A. NJ, Ph. D., Principal
Andrew =. Montague, A. NJ, Professor Of Latin.
Harry G. Davis, A. b., Professor of Greek.
Anthony II. Janus. Professor OF French and Ger
man.
]. Howard Gore. b. s., Professor of Mathematics
Boys prepared for college,, for Wet Point and thg
Naval Academy, for the civ and scientific service Of
the Government, and for business.
For Catalogues or further information apply to the
Principal, 1906 Q street northwest.
nu20-tf o, T. MASON.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

"Aiderncy Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Aldcrney butter churned every morning,
and delivered In lSb. Ward prints at a5c per h.
Aho cottage cheese Sc per ball butermilk, Sc. per
quart, and sweet milk SC. per quart.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Iron Bittcrs.

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con.
tinucs TO receive valuabes OF all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

For CAs and Ferer aud all Diseases caused BY ma,d.
via, poisontn0 ofGe blood. A irdTdntcd cnt. Price
81. Tor sale BY all druoss,s. TTh&s
National Republican., 1881-09-08
laislsnore aud ohio depot. corner xcw
Jersey avenue and q street.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.

Trains marked daily ,sunday only. Other trains
National Republican., 1881-09-08

''" BRows CHEMICAL COMPANY. Baltimore. Md.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

TNHE SCHOOL OF FMUSIC.-ESTAB BLISIIED 1877,
l. 70I Eighth street northwest
Piano, Organ, Voice, Violin, &C. Church organ for
practice. au3l-tf
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LAW DEPART.
~ meat. Catalogues now ready and may be
obtained from the secretary, w. ]. NEWTON,
au2D-tf 500 seventh street.
TINHE BOYS ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGH
Il SCHOOL begins Its fourteenth year the 18th Of
September, in Dr. Sunderland Church. north session
room. see circulars at bookstores for the opinions OF
some OF well-known citizens with regard to lie
merits For an interview with the principal or other
information address Lock,boI 53S
au25-lm j, w, HUNT prlnclpal.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

= AcAPEMY, AND dYSiEAsfUM fok YoUSd
MEN AND BOYS.
onmendng % parents the Academy ot MIR. swthnc;
Shortldge, have had an opportunity for several
Academy is conducted, rs We'll as tue department OF
the pupils who attend II, and satisfied that nothing
Is neglected which can further both the Intellectual
Students fitted at Media Academy are now In Her-
vard Yale, Princeton, Lafayette, University OF Penn.
Point, Annapolis, or any polytechnic school
SO per quarter for young men and boys schooling,
attention TO dull boys Special care and provision
for little boys Individual and class Instruction for
both advanced and backward young men combining
drill English, Commercial Scientific, and Classical
courses.
Twelve instructors. all men and all graduates
French andGerinan spoken In language classes Book
RepanE SsRor sha ~ S
and Penmanship. Weekly lectures, with the finest
and fullest apparatu, for experimental and illustration;
stories and lighted with gss hot and cold baths; gym
nssium excellent table; ample grounds.
ngs and full particulars, with 100 references. and let
| ters from the Hon. Fernando Wood, Governor John
sem Hsnn & sbe Rev Dr. PeasoSy
the Rev. ]. A. Childs D. D. Rey. ]. r. Taylor Grey,
RSips RosSins,p Rev. HSy W. A. Paiten s Hoy % A. Heiner.
Media: Or w. II. Pancoast, Hon: l.. H. Davis, NJ, y
h9n u tsS erg M 81 M n n cg5ko s MI %
S9 j. S SSSh ssS Mi TSSmss h T6n b AaSns Sna
trains; coach meets them regularly. School only a
few minutes from Media station:
ter strictly enforced, prohibiting the sale OF all ntoxi'
eating drinks. The health record of Meda has few
Students admitted at any time No incidental" ("
| expenses
| No examination requisite for admission.
For null particulars address SWITHIN {. SHORT
LIDGE, A. NJ Harvard University graduaie). Me-
PRINCIPAL at Ebbtt House Friday September q from,
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Special Q1ofices.

n~zx3 100. F-oFFIoERs AND MEMBERs
RSR OF Harmony Lodge, No. q are requested 70
meet at odd Feilowa Hall Eighth street southeast
THIS Thursday EVENING, at o'clock, TO maxi
arrangements 10 attend the funeral Of our deceased
brother Charles BTadengeyer. Funeral TO take place
r''o"y ""''noO"' Nv 'ogifRSAsNK gFiRANK p. DAVIS, NO,
National Republican., 1881-09-08
@xc,lrsiOne.
I'-ILN-6N-~ 7 L'OJ
LOWER CEDAR POINT

THE FINfl5T HF5UftT UN THE FUTOMAU.
Grabbing Fishing, Boating, Salt. Water Bathing; New
bathing Suits and Shoes.
The fine and fast steamer
j. w. TEIOMPSON
will run every day, including Sundays, unt middle
Of September Saturdays excepted leaving the
pany's wharf foot of Sixth street. at $50 sharp,
p. M, Will reach Washington nt 10 p. Meals FUR
Disbed on boat and grounds, 30 cents.
FIRST-CLAsS BRASS AND STRING BANDS
engaged for the season on the boat and at the Point
First-class accommodations Delightml time, Posi-
lively no improper persons allowed on the boat or
grounds. Officers will be stationed at both places
refuse admlttance TO such. For the accommodations
OF visitors checks Will be given for parcels len ut tho
Point for safe Keeping fRre 30 cts. round trip Chill
dren under n years OF age, half fare.
Parties wishing TO make arrangements for excur-
slons TO Lower Cedar Point will apply the boat at
the ONCE Of the 81. James HOTEL or to w s. Roose.
1873 PENNSYLVANIA avenue. Au2p-H
National Republican., 1881-09-08

WI 1880 1 STREET.
Tenth scholastic year begins September "a.
Mrs. q, w, pAInO. principal.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Educational.

II AsELL INSTITUTE, No. o0s SIXTEENTH
IL street northwest-Nrs. L. II. SAITH, Principal
H. 4 select Engiish aud Classical
school with superior facilities for French Tho Prn
cipal will give the care and comforts OF pleasant
home TO six young girls. Circulars may be obtained
at the bookstores or from the PRINCIPAL. se7-im
National Republican., 1881-09-08

You can publish three-line advertise
mcnt ofwant. rent, for sale, or lost three times for
twenty-five cents in THE REPUBLICAN,.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
wiihon's Foysr and Asue Tonic

3 Book 80 pages, amusing aud usefW reading, sou
Ace
National Republican., 1881-09-08
CANADA'S "OLDPROB."
HENRY G. vENNoR INTERVIEWED.
How lie Manufactures Weather Hot and Cold for the
Suffering Public-A Description OF the
Man and His Methods-More
OF His Prophecies.

The great weather manufacturer for
Canada and this country, Mr.. II, q. Vennor, is now
in the city enjoying q sample Of the weather
which he picked out for this section amid
frosts and SHOWS Of last winter In his Ca.
madam home He arrived at n most inop.
portuno time to receive any sort of wei.
come from the people here. Amer such weather
as yesterday the people would Just as leave re.
ceive the reputed author of II in friendly spirit
as they would those gentlemen on the House Ap.
preparations Committee who refused last session TO
place in the bill clause making an appropriation
for the reclamation OF the Potomac flats. Wash
ington usually takes good deal of hot weather in
the summer bill of fare but in September IL poets
only moderate heat and cool nights, as q matter
oil course. In consequence Of these reflections
reporter OF TIIE REPUBLICAN made his way toward
thc Arlington las, evening hopping OF his face
and chcrishing very vindictive feelings toward
Mfr. Vcnnor He determined to face this audacious
weather manipulator and In the name of the peo-
pie OF Washington demand an cxplana-
tion, and even IL he could not undo
the past he might say something
cheering Of the future As Mr. Vcnnor stood
In the corridor of the hotel the reporter managed
TO choke down his vindicive feelings while he
looked at the man. Vennor Is q man of medium,
height spare, trim figure, and long, flowing light
moustache, that the girls would call "perfcct
love-" He is apparently about thirty Eve or forty
and dresses neatly and quietly, but in tho latest
style Ho has a son, pleasant voice, and is good
| talkcr, but is very unassumiug in his manners
lie shows slight English accent when he talks
when Is there going to be lct.up In this
| weather, Mr.. Vonnorg' was the all.importan,
question put TO the prophet
"1 expect that there will be a change in a few
days, and when II does occur II will be very sud-
den. The latter part Of the month will be rainy
" What else can you say cnCourap apInp pbout thf
| weather TO cOmog'
"Well the cold weather will set in very early
this year, but there will be a warm spell in No.
| vcmber"
National Republican., 1881-09-08

ncA a, tasting he food, be'ching, hsu, IN he s,oma
National Republican., 1881-09-08

hcartburn, &c. The only IRON Preparation that ,r
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-04-30
CENSUS BULLETIN.
Distribution of Population.


Special telegram to the Inter-Ocean.
WASHINGTON, April pa very inter
esting bulletin was to-day issued from
the Census Office. showing the distribu-
ton of the population in latitude and
longitude. From the tables in this bull
letin your correspondent is enabled to
point out, first, the distribution of the
population in 1870 and 1880 in latitude,
with the increase, absolute and relative,
between every two parallels, and the
total population, with the per cent of the
total living north of each parallel at the
time of each of the two census; second,
similar data regarding the distribution
in longitude; and third, the population
living. i'm 1880, within each square de-
gree" i. e., the quadrilateral included
within two consecutive parallels and
meridians. The first table shows that
98.2 per cent live between ATTITUDES &c
aud 45, a region which in 1870 contained
9S.S per cent. The most pOpulOus of
these latitude belts is that between &C
and Al, which contains 7,S59,938, or 15.7
per cent of the total populations.
Next to this are the two belts lying
Immediately north and south of it, which
contain respectively 1l.8 and 12.5 per
cent; the three together contain 40 per
cent of the total population. The per-
centage of increase has been greater in
the higher ATTITUDES.
The second table illustrates the fact
that 80 per cent of the population live
east of the 95th meridian Ii. e., about
One-half of the area of the country sup
ports nine-tenths of its population, and
96.3 per cent east of the Tooth meridian,
while the arid region of the Cordilleran
plate contains as yet only about LIS per
cent, the remaining consisting of the
population of the Pacific coast. In this
classification the most pOpulOus area is
| that between the I'D and 74th meridians,
which contains 3,033,9 1921, or per cent of
the total population. Between II and sc
of longitude these belts show consider
able uniformity in population, ranging
from 100000, or slightly less, up to
about 100000, while the average is 1884,
600. West of SO of longitude the de-
crease in population is very rapid. The
increase in population east of the Goth
meridian during the last decade has
been 9,781,71O, while west of this line
the medal line of the country, it has
been but 2,312,7S5 The proportional in
crease has, however, been vastly greater
in the western half In one of these
two divisions, that between SO and 100
it reached 9.12 per cent, and i'm a mum
| Der of others above 500 per cent.