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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
The Veterans.

There was a very full attendance at
the special meeting Of the National Veteran
Club last night, Colonel J. o. P Burnside in the
chair and Major II. D. Norton secretary Consid-
erahlc time was spent in disposing Of number of
matters connected with the expenses of the club
during the Inauguration, and the question of the
clock with many keys" al one lime became q topic
of absorbing interest," bat was length finally dis
posed of A motion was then made that the
club should yaea:c its present quarters on April
l. and after number Of speeches, pro and con,
was finally lost by ono vote. During the tendency
Of this motion The question of converting the club
into semi- social organization was sprung, and
number of speeches for and against the proposition
were made. Finally, Comrades Parisen, Tanner,
and Richardson were appointed by the chair
committee 10 investigate the question of cheaper
quarters fer the club. The resignation of the
financial secretary WAS then accepted, and Com
radc 4. II. G. Richardson unanimously elected TO
dll the vacancy. The report of the treasurer was
then received, after which the club took recess,
70 meet Tuesday night, the go instant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
DOLLY WOOLWINE.
A Northern Girls Opinion of Southern
Audiences.


A REPUBLICAN representative happened
to fall in with the leading lady Of the Milton No
bles Dramatic Combination Miss Dolly Woolwine,
last night, and knowing that the bright little
woman had just returned from al extended South
ern tour, and knew something which she might tell
about the style, tastes, and general character Of
theatre going people, there asked her:
What do you think ofthe Sunny South 81
81 like the climate of the South very much
"And the people?'
well, as to the people, my opportunities for
mingling with them socially was limited, and 1
can only speak Of them as saw them. before the
curtain
And how do you like them before the cur
tain?'
They are rule, easily moved, and, think
people who appreciate dramatic situations as
We say, more keenly than people of the North. At
the close of some of our acts our audience would
fairly scream with delight and their manifestations
ofenthusiastic approval of our efforts were such
even the most famous heroes and heroines of the
profession can rarely extract from a Northern au-
dience"
"You find the Northern audiences more coldly
critieal?''
"Tes; but perhaps no more appreeiative of
true dramatic merit. There is naturalneSs and
an effusiveness of approval about these people
that, while it may not be based upon the most
pronounced knowledge, we still like. The appro-
val of the audience is the inspiration of the actor
and during my recent tour with the Mobiles Com
bination we have certainly had plenty of such in
spration."
How long will you be with us?'
1.-The company plays here this week, in Phila-
delphia next, and thence goes to New England
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
The Orphan Asylum Investigation.

A majority Of The board Of trustees of
the Washington City Orphan Asylum were in at
tendance at the institution yesterday for the pur-
pose of investigating the charges of mismanage-
mcnt made against the marion in charge. None
Of the witnesses for the prosecution were present.
and the trustees decided to adjourn until noon
to-day first, however, instrUcting the secretary to
notify the prosecution 10 appear and give their
testimony Mr.. J. C. Hardness, chairman of the
committee, stated last evening that The charge
against the ma:ron is one of the grandest lies
ever coneocted. as the institution to-day was one
of the best conducted in the country and 2 credit
to Washington. He had visited il at all times aud
had never found anything that could justify The
assertions made by the prosecution. The matron
did not shrink from an investigation, hut invited
the closest scrutiny into oil her actions
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
SOCIAL BADGERS.
The Wisconsin People Call in u Body OH
the President.

Inc mem cfS OF the v lScOnSln RopuD-
lean Association, to the number of upward of two
hundred assembled last night at parlors 81 and 80
of the Riggs House, and accompanied by the ladies
of their families and their Wisconsin friends in
the city, proceeded to the White House TO make
formal call upon the President and Mrs Garfield.
Arrived at the White House the procession headed
by Marshal KanouSe President A. T. Loneley, and
Secretary Treuell filed into the East Room. At
half-past seven the President and Mrs. Garfield
entered from the private corridor and shook hands
cordially with President Longley, who said
"MR. PRESIDENT: have the honor and pleasure
of introducing to you the members of the Wiscon-
sin Republican Association temporarily residing
in Washington. 1t gives US great pleasure to meet
you here. Although few in numbers our hearts
are all right, for we are all Sawars of the purest
type from the staunch State of Wisconsin, and
take commendable pride in the fact that Wiscon-
sin was one of the first States to declare for you in
the late campaign
In reply the President said that he was highly
gratiied to meet SO many of his friends from the
good State of Wisconsin. The members of the as
sociation were then introduced to the President
and Mrs Garfield by President Longley. Among
the many prominent persons who attended this
cordial reception accorded to the representatives
of the Badger State" THE REPUBLICANS repre-
sentative noted Judge and Mrs. Macarthur Senator
and Mrs. Angus Cameron, Senator Sawyer. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Caswell Representative and
Ms. Williams, Representative and Mrs. Pound,
l. 6 Allen, F. H. Allen, l.. j. Bryant and WIFE,
Thomas s. Burke, W. III. BlOdgett, Miss Blodgett
Commissioner John 4. Bentley and wife, p Bart
lett, Dr. J. B. 6. Baxter, Mrs J: W. Turner, G. H.
Stowell, John Cover, Miss Maggie Dewar, W. C.. De-
war, Colonel NJ. Frank. A. H. Frear and wife Hon.
N. s. Gibson and wife, Miss Mamie Gibson, Miss F.
C. Hallett, General John c. Starkweather, Miss
Laura HerndOn, E. NJ. Treuell, c. P. Jacobs, Miss
Hattie Jennings, Miss J. e Jennings Miss
Kate Kavenaugh. Colonel A. NJ Kanouse,
c. NJ Kanouse, Dr. ]. J. Little and ladies'
Colonel Il. b. Lynch, f. A. MAN, f. P. Mallory,
Colonel a. T. Morgan and wife, Lieutenant F. D.
Neale and sister, Captain C. W. 0key and wife,
Major w H. Plunkett, wife, and ladies, Carl
Roeser, ST., r. E. Roadway, wife, and children, DR..
E. r. Reynolds, Judge B. RixfOrd Carl Roeser, jr,
Mrs. Z. C. Seidmore. Christian Storm, F. NJ Schulz
ties, J. H. Schulties and ladies' J. H. Schulties r,
Captain Z. D. Town, F. Westerly, D. J. Waters and
wife. Miss Waters, Colonel B. G. Purman MrWhit-
ing, Mr. Curtis, and Mr.. Town.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
o. SPECIAL NOTICE.

FRESH SUPPLY OF
PURE NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OH,
Gt DREWS DRUG STORE, corner Ninth ST. and
Penn ave, at 90 cents per full pint bottle oc2S6m
R~ PRESCRIPTIONS PREPARED ACCU-
~ rately and at reasonable prices at COUGH
Inns DRUG STORE, Masonic Temple, corner of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
No Normal class Meetings.

At the meeting of the Sunday School
Union, held Monday evening, ii was decided not
10 attempt TO hold the normal class meetings, as
was incorrectly published yesterday morning. The
Union was anxious TO arrange such a course OF
lectures under the direction of Mr. Hurlbut, who
is well known as one of the best normal class in
strnctors in the country, and who has entire
charge Of the normal class work at Chautauqua !;
but on account Of tbs lack of interest. or the TN
Willingness on the part of some of the schools
was compelled to give il up. An officer OF the
Union states that as this of lectures was for
no pccuniaTy benefit TO the Union, or any schools
connected with it, but only for the good of the
schools and the improvement of the teachers II is
all the more disappointment and modification
to the officers of the Union 10 find these schools so
far behind in their appreciation of the work they
are doing and the opportunities OF improving
themselves in the work as not to support the Union
in its efforts to help The general Sunday school
vrnFE in tho 1:iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS,
Lecture by John ID. Cough. and Other
Entertainments.

Lecture by John b. Cough. and Other
Entertainments.
The well-known and ever popular John
B. Cough viii lecture at Lincoln Hall, On Friday
evening" upon the subject, Platform Expert
ences." Mr. Cough has always been a favOrite in
this city, and possesses the power of completely
captivating an audience in more eminent degree
than any lecturer now before the public. His
natural gifts of Oratory, his inexhaustible fund of
anecdote and ready WIT have combined to make
the successes which he has enjoyed for SO many
years. 1t mas been some time since Mr.. Cough
visited our city, and the desire to hear him should
be sufficient to crowd the house to its fullest c.
pacity Reserved seats may be secured at Ellis
music store.
1.-The Tourists" and THE Phoenix" were both
well attended lest night. Matinees will be given
at both houses to- day.
JOHN s. CLARKE As DIR. PANGLOSs
1.-The obsequious tutor, of whom Fawcett was the
original, and who found distinguished opponents
long since vanished from the mimic scene, now
survives only in the person of Mr.. J. s. Clarke who
plays the part to perfection. Than Puag'0Ss as
depicted by this admirable artist, there is no
more amusing parsonage upon the British stage
He is the king of fantastic pedants, in whom is
concentrated a fund of comic qualities, whose
aggregate appeal to our sense of the ridiculous is
altogether irresistible "-LORdop Truth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
TYLER & CHEWING,
fc25 9IS Seventh Street N. w.
PEACE, NOT WAR.
Meeting Of The National Arbitration Asso-


Meeting Of the National! Arbitration Asso.
citation.
An adjourned meeting of the National
Arbitration League asheid Monday night Hon. F.
p. Stanton in the chair. B. F. Jsnney secretary Mr.
l.. A. Gobrjght chairman of the committee hereto
fore appointed, made lengthy report, which
was unanimously adopted. II closes as follows:
The work Of difusing the principle of arbitration
Is not as difficult as may by some persons be sup
posed. The United States are already practicing
upon H. and Great Britain, so far as this country is
concerned. is in accord. Agencies nay be found
m a grand worlds convention of friends of the
cause.-The convention 10 assemble in Washington
during the holding of the great exposition in New
York in lSS3- This National Arbitration League
should now formally take the initiative for such d
convention, either through the managers of the
exposition or b. direct appeal 20 such of the peace
men OF Europe as arc prominently known. The
object In view is above all party politics; it prom
fses the rich reward which results from doing
good; IL is not confined to country or race but in
cludes the wide held Of humanity for the welfare
OF which we VIII checrfIlly labor with the hope
that 1t, though the day be far Off may continually
enjoy all the blessings consequent on peace.
There was desultoFy conversation with refer
ence to a public meeting TO be hel.f at some time
In the future. The meeting then adjourned until
next Monday night, to meet at the Office of Cover
nor Stanton 1905 street, to which gentlemen II,
favor Of national aTbitration are invited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
Proposca River Euyes,ieaiIou.

Mr.. Ransom introduced in the Senate
yesterday the following resolution, which went
over, Mr.. Plumb having objected to its immedi-
ate consideration: THAT the Committee OH Com
meree be, and is hereby, instructed 10 inquire
into the condition of the Potomac River front of
the city OF Washington and Of the navigablity of
said river, the effect of bridges across the same
upon navigation, foods and the health of the city,
and report at the next session of the Senate what
steps, if any, ought, in its opinion, be taken in
reference thereto: that said committee be author
lied to sit during the recess of the Senate and il
necessary. 10 employ stenographer.'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMPANY
has supplied its job department with complete
invoice of the newest styles of type and printing
material. and is prepared to execute job-work in
all its varied branches in manner equal to any
printing establishment in the country. Legal pa
pers. pamphlets briefs, records, reports, &c, exc
cuted with promptness and careful supervision.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
Wants a Divorce After Twenty Years.

Commodore an RenSSaIaer Morgan sues
for divorce from Matte A. Morgan. They were
married in Norfolk, January 20. 1852 In 1916 they
came to this cityto reside He alleges that from the
year 1865 the wife, by her ungovernable temper, has
made home miserable, and inflicted much mental
suffering and distress upon him, impairing his
health and endsngering his life.
Morgan was lieutenant in the United States
navy when the war broke out, but resigned and
followed the fortunes Of the eonfederacy. He has
held snug clerical position in the District govern
ment for many years, and is now the permit clerk
the Columbia hrlildinrS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
CITY ITEMS,
Ronanee of fhe,Cre.eent City.

In New Orleans on a warm day early in Febru-
ary Mr.. Isaac Kern strolled into an Office of the
received half of ticket No 93,5s6, put It in his
pocket and quietly awaited the drawing and to
his joyful surprise, like AbOu Ben Adhem, his
$4,000. The next drawing takes place April 18th,
when those who have written TO NJ. A. Dauphin.
same person at New Orleans, La may anticipate
q pleasant surprise,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
Commencing Late I'm Life.

Mr.. n. II. Miller, as solicitor for Yetta
Black, has fled a petition for divorce from her
husband, Leopold Black. She is sixty-five years
of age and the defendant about fifty. She charges
that the husband is man of violent temper, and
for the past six months has assaulted her numer-
GUS times and threatened her life. On the 4th in
slant he struck her several violent blows, and she
was compelled for safety to fee from his presence
and leave the house. For more than two years he
has failed TO support her, and she has been COM
PEELED to procure assistance Of other persons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
Callers Mt the white House.

Among the callers at the Executive
Hansion yesterday were Senators Salisbury, Ma
hone, Cameron of Wisconsin, Jonas, Blair and
Rollins, Representatives TownScnd0f Ohio, Epson,
Anderson Richardson, Valentine, Briggs Bailey,
Ghallenbcrgcr, Buttcrworth Sherwin. and Dunn.
sz-senators Bruce and Lewis ex- Representative
Rice, ex- Governor Pinchback.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
District Brevities.
weather Inaieafions.

For the Middle -4tlantic States, including
the District Of Columbia Increasing elodness and oc-
casional rain, tOarmer soutserly Winds, generally
lotcer barometer.
The thermometric readings yesterday were: . q.
M, $40; IL a. m, 4So; p. m 90; IS m, $50; p
m, 45o; IL p. NJ, 42o. Maximum, $40; mini
mum 800
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
e~ PosT-oFFIcE NOTICE.


The Foreign Mails for the week ending SAIDhD J.
March 49, 1851 will close al this office on WEDNE.S
DAY at 3 a. M for Europe by steamship Parthla, via
Queenstown correspondence for France must be spe
caly addressed and at p m for France dlreci py
sf6a5sbip Labrador via Havre; on THURSDAY at
$50 g. M for Europe by steamship Baltic via Queens
town CORRESPONDENCE for Germany and France
must be specially addrcsse II, and al ll30 m for
Europe by steamship GelieTt. via Plymouth. Cher
bOurg and Hamburg; SATU RDAY at 4:30 a. m
for Europe by steamship City of Berlin, via Queens
town correspondence for GERMANY and Scotland
H1ust be specially Addressed and at 4:30 for
Scotland direct by steamship Ethiopia, via
Glasgow, and at ii o. for Europe by steamship
DOMAIN via Southampton and Bremen The mails for
the West Indies. Brazil, and Argentine leave New
York March II. The mails for Porto Rico leave New
York March t. The mails for Hayti leave New York
Maj Oh H. The mails for Cuba and Mexico leave New
York March Il. The mails for Jamaica, Maracaibo,
EabanIa, &c, leave New York March IS. The mails
for Venezuela ard Curacao leave New York March
u. The mails for GreytOwn and also for Belize and
Bay Islands leave New York March L. The mails
for China and Japan leave San Francisco April
The mails fer Australia, &c, leave San Francisco
Apris. ,,--.-..
PoST-0FFICE, New York, March y, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16

Rural applicants for Federal clerkships
will bear i'll mind that such patronage is classified
into four grades as follows:
First class is salaried at...... s. 200 per snnum
Second class IS salaried at..... 400 per annum.
Third class is salaried at...... LOGO per annum.
Fourth class is salaried at..... 1.S00 per annum.
1t has often occurred that fresh applicants have
insisted receiving first-class clerkship, when
second, third, or fourth grade salary was the OBJ
jeetive point Of their ambition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On Massachusetts Avenue,

between Scott Statue and Seventeenth street.
Two of those elegant new basement thrcesfory- an,
back building Houses; presSCbrick front will scIs
trimmings; adjoining the residence of Nm J,sf-s
Harlan
These houses have just been completed are bull, n
the most substantial manner and Iinsshe,i in uafTri
wood. Plumbing, sewerage and drainage perfect
Description Basement: fine large cellar or store
room, furnace and coal room, kitchen, Is BY Is md
laundry Main floor: paTiOr Is by y, sitting. room Il
by l6 dining room, IS by 49, fine wood nantes I'D
open nreplaces in each. Second floor: three large
SleepiEg-rpOmS and bath room. Third floor; tvG
large sleeping rooms and trunk In main b0j'S
ing; two servants rOomS in back building Each a
the sleeping rooms has marble waslistgnd, hos al
cold water. and fine closets.
Lot = feet inches by l35, 10 alley. Parking .. fet
inches by IS.
Price. sfI!GG.
Terms very liberal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JAY COOKE & co.

ESTATE OF JAY COOKE & co.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
PHILADELPHIA. February D. 1881.
The creditors of this hereby notified that
The sale of the various assets represented by the
SECOND SERIES ASSET DIVIDEND SCRIP
Issued by will be held by
MESSRS NJ. THOMAS & SONS,
at their auction rooms Nos 139 and III South Fourth
street, Philadelphia, on
THURSDAY, the 3Ist day OF MARCH, 1851,
commencing at IL o'clock a. N. and until 3o'clOck p.
M. and be continued from day to day at those hours
until the entire catalogue has been offered.
Notice is also given TINT the committee reserve the
right TO change The valuations set out in the catalogues
plan approved September So 1872 until the actual
sale shall be made.
The catalogues are being sent out rapidly pos
sible Should any creditor not have received copy
before the 18th day of March, and will advise
me one will be promptly sent TO his address.
fe2SM&F&dhs-IOt EDWIN NJ LEWIS. Trustee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On Rhode Island Avenue.

Between Seventeenth street and Connecticut aveure
One OF the finest residences in the city; elsgsufIv
furnished; large grounds; tne stable; beaufl, .ej-
race and parking in front. For sale at bargain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On Iowa Circle,

Southeast front. Only two lots unsoId.
These lots have two desirable fronts one of y sot
on the circle the other kiHgInan Court street "a
feet III width. Parking II feet wide. All assessments
and taxes paid The remaining lots this side Of he
circle have recently been sold to parties who propose
building line residences. Terms liberal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On n Street,
Between Seventeenth and Eighteenth stree

e'"eehi * '1liu dSh'eeiitii stIetts-
One of those new pressed brick front houses: three
story and basement with threestOry bay Windows.
nine rooms and bathroom; all modern improve
mentS and cOnveniences; plenty Of siorerUOnis sEd
closets Lot 20 by 1913 feet TO an alley. Price fs5U;
terms very liberal.
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On Sixteenth Street,
Corner Massachusetts avenue,

Fronting Scott Statue and opposite the elegant 5sr
sion of Senator Cameron Conceded To be the finest
building site Ia the city. South and east 'front.' park
ing j feet OH Sixteenth street and Massachusetts
avenue. &c by I25.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
"AIaerney Dairy wagons

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue con-
Gnues TO receive yaluables of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On X Street,
A beautiful lot,

90 by 100 feet between the elegant RESIDENCES Of Ad
miTal Worten and General Humphreys.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On Mcpherson Square,

West side, near corner X street.
Lot Is feet inches front by 100 feet deep. For sat
cheap.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On Rhode Island Avenue,

Between Scott Statue and Seventeenth street
Several very fine building LOIS fronting Oh beaulsl
public reservations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
On Mcpherson Square,

East side, near corner X street
Only lot for saloon that side Of the square So Lya
feet 10 3-foot alley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16

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and delivered in LIB. "Ward" prints at 45c per H.
Also cottage cheese &c. per ball. buttemlb, Sc per
quart, and sweet milk, sc. per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16

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The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
HerzOg, 30S Ninth ST., near Pennsylvania ave-
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