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National Republican., 1881-09-08
Wn.I,inrton rerrIinrr-A1n.La.

]. How many Inhabitants has Washington Ter.
ritory2 2 VIII wheat grow in Alaskan O. How cold
is II during the winter the south coast of Alaska?
DANIEL STEVENSON.
l. By the last census Washington Ter
rtory has population Of 20 100 ofwhom o. 7349 are
whites 357 colorcd, 1927 Chinese and 4,ls7 In
dians who are civilized or taxed. O. II is recorded
by those who have visited Alaska that in the more
hospitable portions good oats, barley, and root
crops can be raised without much difficulty. 3
The town Of ska is said to be the raniest place in
the world outside of the tropics, and the number
of rainy days In each year varies from minimum
OF 100 to a maximum of 2s5. The mean average
temperature is 44.07o but the average temperature
in winter is prorortionately much higher than
In summer, being only little below freezing
point, while the excessive rains in summer make
that season unduly cold. Ice ft for consumption
scarcely ever forms at Sitka.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
The yorktown Camp.tru.

A substantial contribution to the COM
ing centennial celebration at Yorktown is Mr.. H.
7. JohnstOns volume, " The Yorktown Campaign"
which Harper S Brothers will publish IN few
days. The book is copiously illustrated with maps
aud fine engravings from famous historical paint.
ings by Trumbull Sir Joshua Reynolds, Gilbert
Stuart, and Others. 1t Is no little compliment to
Mr.. Johnstons accuracy that he has been consulted
in locating the camping grounds Of the militia
from the various States, which It Is designed to
make identical with the camping.grounds of the
troops from their respective States century ago.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
For tho New York "Tribune."

1t was not Garfield whose assassination
was advocated in the Tribune of January
1875 twas Grant He was then Presi-
dent. The Tribune never printed an
exhortation for the assassination of any
President except Grant, so far as we
have ever noticed.
Whitelaw Reid did not editoridliy urge
the murder of the President in.1S75. But
he printed the following letter on the 9th
Of January Of that year, and the public
does not know whether he wrote it or
not. 1t was signed 81. ii. H."
BAYoNETs AND LEGISLATION
To the Editor Of the Tribune:
SIR: Now that Kellogg proposes TO decide who
shall belong to the Louisiana Legislature, and Is
backed by the United States army, might
not President Grant better decide who
shall belong TO the next Congress, and
enforce his decision by five or six regiments
Of United States troops. commanded by that truth
ful and just man, General SHERIDAN, and remove
all regularly.elected members to make place for
the Caseys and Dents n he insists on fghing Il
Out on This line, SOME ONE WILL PLAY BRUTUS TO
HIS CESAR, WITHOUT FAIL, irhich, by the ICdy tcoud
hA GREAT BLESSING TO TIE COUNTRY.
NEW YORK, Jan. Z, 1875.
But, while the Tribune never advocated
the killing of General Garield's body, it
joined in the attempt made some years
ago to destroy his reputation. The fol-
lowing vile calumny uds editorial, and
appeared in the Tribune of February 10,
1873:
James A. Garfield, of Ohio had ten shares he
never paid dollar; received 1929, which after the
These men betrayed the trust of the people, de.
eeived their constituents, and by their evasions
and falsehoods confessed the transactions to be
disgraceful.
The editor, Whitelaw Reid, has never
yet made any amend for these atrocious
words. And yet the Tribune is now using
the Presidents wound as trademark
and threatening TO pursue with the ex-
treme rigor of the law whoever shall be
found infringing upon it.
We call attention to these proofs of the
1fiJunes infamy as an antidote for the
poison it now seeks to spread in relation
to its betters.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
senator IHiiI,s Mouth.

Another delicate surgical operation was
performed at the Jefferson Medical College in
Philadelphia, on Tuesday, by which Senator Hill,
OF Georgia, was relieved of troublesome growth
otmngls on his tongue and throat. Professor S.
d. Cross performed the operation, the Senator hay
ing been put under the influence OF ether small
piece of the tongue and the glands In the floor of
the mouth were removed thus giving entire relief
from the trouble. After ten days further treatment
at the hospital Senator Hill, accompanied by his
family, will start for Atlanta
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Inappropriate Stage Effects.

The presence of soldiers, with bayo-
neted guns, in the Presidents vicinity
eyer since he was wounded has presented
a ludicrous aspect, while it has been
wholly unnecessary. The soldiers have
been acting as police force. This police
need not march around like infantry
troops ready for an enemy's assaults.
A dozen women with fans and para
soils could have guarded the White
House grounds as eTectually during
the past two months as have the
soldiers, and the solemn-looking
sentinels, marching so dramatically
with musket9 at their shoulders, have
given an air of burlesque to the surround
ings of mournful tragedy The double
quick movement of a squad of soldiers up
the Avenue to the White House several
hours after the shooting occurred on the
I'd of July was STACEY and absurd. There
was no prospect of an assault upon the
White House, and the appearance
of hasty reinforcement of that fort
ress was calculated to convey anything
but solemn impression. The little
darkey who said on Monday night, when
he saw soldiers moving about, "Dar's
anur wah, shoa see 'em, see 'em!" had
experienced the emotion naturally in
spired by such theatrical effects. The
diversion afforded the crowd at Long
Branch on Tuesday, when "the sentinels
drove the ladies away at the point of
the bayonet," was another melo-dra-
matte performance. We hope the soldier
business will cease. 1t is too fussy. Mill.
ions for police, but not cent for bay
Onets with which to prick the flesh of
peaceful citizens who press forward to see
and learn of the condition of the Presi-
dent Every citizen is a volunteer po-
liceman at such time, Simple requests
are all that are necessary. No need of
weapons among people who are only
anxious to do whatever will help and to
abstain from whatever will harm. Utilize
the soldiers, but relieve them of their
guns.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

Colonel Ingersoll divides his time in
abuse ofthc Democratic party and the Bible. Both
stand It very well, The Scriptures have lust come
out in anew dress and with other tokens Of pros.
perity, and the Democratic party is waltzing up
fresh and lively and solid for 1ssi-Ransas Cgty
Times, Aud after the next election is over the
party won't be any more fresh and lively and
solid" than It was AFTER the returns came in last
fGll.-ROciester Evening Express.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Clanlny.

At Port Jervis the other day young
man ate l5o clans on q wager and died. IL isnot
strange that he should have died but that one
paper out of sixty four, In alludng TO the foolish
feat, should have refrained from remarking that
the young man became clammy corpse Is not
only remarkable, but extremely gratifying. g.-Nouis-
Ia1D,i TfsYH
National Republican., 1881-09-08
This HettIea IL

Professor Huxley says the living body
IS "a fluid possessed ofa Wis essentials and soli
dcscbllltas," Those bodies which are filed with
aduterated beerand whisky may be In that terrible
condition. butmen who stick TO pure water and pay
their debts possess bodies which arc simply pro-
topaSm susceptible Of structural metamorphosis
and functional metabolism-and wen bet on it,
Norriyi0lrR Herald
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Particular.

Since the introduction of the bell-punch
street.car conductors are mighty particular about
punching fares, The other day u Granger street
man ran to catch Prospect car, with a nickle be-
tween his teeth He stumbled as he got on the
step and swallowed the coin, but the conductor
punched him one in the nose aud let him ride
CleueldHd Sunday Voice
National Republican., 1881-09-08
A DIscredIt 40 Jour,nII.n,.

The weekly religious press of this coun-
try, with two or three exceptions, would be a dis.
credit to amateur journalism, minister who has
not force enough to hold an intellectual congrega-
ton is only fit to empty editorial waste baskets
certainly he Is not the man TO WELD the pen
National Republican., 1881-09-08
He nIad.

An Ohio man named Jacob Carter, who
was on visl' TO friends in Indiana, lost twenty
five cents IN the grass, and became so excited in
looking for It that he burst blood-Yesse and died.
lie was probably IN some manner related to Hayes
or to Columbus Alexander
National Republican., 1881-09-08
A Good Man.

As long as he lived he was the guiding
star of whole brave nation, and when he died
the little children cried in the streets.--hobty on
IPiiliam Qf Orange.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
loR RENT-BY b. il. wARNER,

b. near 7th ST II w. tCo % eos G st w.......s15 90
i03l Th st u w-... 3j % cO45 eth st w...-. rs 90
1i437th st w-,... 30 90 zoos eth vt rs 90
OFFICE ROOMS In Nos 3s3 aud 2i9 Four-anda~
half ST. n, W.; also int53 Louisiana avenue n W.
well-located dairy farm for rent ut n low price.
Call for Weekly Rent List
The houses on Fast Capitol street are well located
and very desirable.
Parties having property TO trade sell will Ind II TO
b. II. WARNER,
pil II street
National Republican., 1881-09-08

al wonder why my head comes up out
of the water irst instead fmy ieet?' said Jones to
Thomas while both were bathing, "wcll, the
lightest part always comes up frst," said Thomas
He and Smith don't speak now.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

Mr. VENNoRs'unprincipled conduct in
bringing this hotspell to Washington has
met with proper retribution in the recep-
ton given him by the mosquitoes. lie
promises an early change. When it comes
we are willing to call of the mosquitoes,
hut not a minute before
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Rersonol.

WILL THE GENTLEMAN WHO ESCORTED
w home the Contralto Singer who went down 10
Lower Cedar Point on August IL please be at the
corner OF Thirteenth aud X streets on Friday Sep
tem6er at halfpast l29 II he Will he viii ohlige
ses - CADDIE.
A YOUNG LADY OF rs DESIRES THE AC-
"A auaintance Of an elderly gentleman Of means
70 assist her business Address o, D., Republican
ONCE se7-3tt
National Republican., 1881-09-08

INToRMATIoN from all sections of Vir-
ginia indicate that the Readjusters are
gaining every day. Senator Malone feels
confident of glorious victory over the
Bourbons. 1t is announced by the Bour-
bon leaders that there will be no more
joint discussions between the candidates
of the Bourbons and Readjusters. A
prominent Republican from that State
said yesterday that the Bourbons showed
decided evidence Of weakening in the
fight. Daniel has refused to meet Came
ron again in joint discussion, so Messrs.
Wise and Riddlebergor will follow him
through the state.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

ENoR SALE OR RENT-3l2 TWELFTH STREET
Il northwest; convenient to PenDsyl ylvania avenue;
10 rooms; runs back to n 3efoot alley. Apply 10
JOHN RONEY, corner Thirteenth and streets
northwest. ses.i2ts
NEW, ,THOROUGHLY-BUILT HOUSE, LARGE
IN Stable, and acres best Land well OF excellent
water; beautiful home; only miles from Boundary
street; VIII sell or rent for one year. Apply at 465
f1rSt street northwest. Be93tA
National Republican., 1881-09-08

,SWill you please inform me where GEN
cry Chester A, Arthur was born2

General Arthurwas born in Fairfield, Franklin
County, Vermont, on October 3, 1880. There are
some persons who aver that he was born in Can
ada, but they do not know what they are talking
abOut
National Republican., 1881-09-08
8oaroina.
Sost anS Ssfo,lnS.

II osT-oN SUNDAY, sEPrEAfBER 4. A GOLD
II Medal, with an earring attached bearing the
name Of the owner, the date 1873, nc, The finder
VIII be literally rewarded by returning the to
lbs Sixteenth street. scO3tF
National Republican., 1881-09-08
SSanfe0--@ --@ooms.

wv ANTED-A NICELY FURNISHED SECOND
w floor front Room (or rear with bay-wlndowl,
by single gentleman; rate not exceeding $40 per
month Judiciary Square preferred. Address
BACHELOR Republican office scs-3tt
yXTANTED-BY ADULTS. BY OCTOBER I,
w or Rooms, unfurnished partially fur
nished second floor central location Fourteenth
street or vicinity preferred Address M. u, Republic
office. se8
A SINGLE GENTLEMAN DESIRES a PLEAS
"A antly furnished Room for the winter. within
minutes walk Of the Treasury. Address A. NJ. l.,
Republican office. se7.3tf
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ROOM, BY A
w lady without any family ina quiet Christian
family terms must be moderate; best Of references
Address HOME, City Post-oflice. se7-3tA
WY ANTED-BY OCTOBER I, LARGE FUR
w nshed Room for two gentlemen, with or with
ont Board; must be centrally located; references ex
changed Address, stating terms, q. g. r., Repnbl'
can office. se7-3t%
yXTANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE,
w Rooms on second floor, with bath, &c, FUR
nshed or uuturnishei with Board, In private family
with no other boarders in northwest part OF city ;
west of Thirteenth and north of preferred; II suit
able will be permanent. Address, stating terms, c.
u
National Republican., 1881-09-08
JOHN McDERMOTr & BROS.

NAhttlAOE MANlfANluitEhS
(5team usedl, al0 Pennsylvania avenue, near Third
street weHt Washington, u. o. Carriages aud liar.
ness resolved ON storage and sold on commission
SArrAges repaired. folt
National Republican., 1881-09-08

WILL Mr., Ingersoll please prove that
this weather is not a fact?
National Republican., 1881-09-08
Sor SRent-2 2niscel(aneo,ts
sSor -Sa(e--5o,tses, &c.

nMNIBusEs TO LET-FoR EXCURSION AND
" Picnic Parties. Apply ut Office Imperial Hotel.
t,a..oci 4
National Republican., 1881-09-08
SJanfeS-- --Sollses.

VIZ ANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE CoLoRET
w family, without children, 3 or 10 room House
with' modern convenienccs between Fifth and Fif
teenth and Eand N streets northwest. L. c. W.. Re
publican office, son. al
National Republican., 1881-09-08

WANTED-HOUSE WITH NOT LESS THAN
w 7rooms and modern improvements: location
must be between First and Tenth and and streets
northwest Address, stating location and terms d.
X s., Postoflce Box 235. City Postoffice. se6-Sts
National Republican., 1881-09-08
&5anteS-- Situations.

UTANTED--BY A RESPECTABLE COLOREI
w girl situation as nurse for infant or as cook
washer, ironer or ns chambermald; good references
Apply at f15 Washington street. acS-3tf
National Republican., 1881-09-08
SSfor Ienf--Sorlses

TCoR RENT-No. s11 NEW JERSEY AVENUE
~ northwest; brick House. containing rooms
and bath, with all modern improvements INQUIRE
on prpusps, sc6-WT
National Republican., 1881-09-08
91anfen--.Ge[p.


VNTANTED-A GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework. plain cook washer, and roner;
private family. Apply at 2i6 Twelfth street south
National Republican., 1881-09-08

A REFINEDBAD SOTJC1TS EMPLOYMENT
"A as housekceper scanlstress, or TO make herself
generally useful. Address EDNA, Republican oflce.
National Republican., 1881-09-08
2fmitsemenfs.
Ho! For the Regatta !
rHuRspAY. sEpTEMnEn !.

Steamer GEORGE LEARY will leave Seventh
street wharf at " O'clock noon. TIckets 50 cts 72t
National Republican., 1881-09-08

yITANTED-BY A CoLoRED MAN, A RTTUA-
w tion ns walter or driver or will do anything
Apply to JOHN A. SLYE, 1880 Twenty.hrst street
National Republican., 1881-09-08

w TANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE CoLoRED
w woman q situation TO do general housework
good reference. Apply at 3l3 X street northwest.
National Republican., 1881-09-08

PoARD WANTED--FoR GENTLEMAN AND
I'D wife, In aprivate family, by September IS. Ad-
dress stating terms and location, s. H. Republican
National Republican., 1881-09-08
WE WANT SEVERAL
2SanfeS -SHiscel(aneo,ts.

WTANTED-BY A PRACTICAL REPORTER,
w pupils In shorthand; Pitman's system taught :
terms moderate Address PHoNoGRA PIIIST' Re.
publican Office. ses-3tt
Daily Republican., 1881-06-21
CLOSING DAYS AT HAND.
The Examination and Closing Ex-
erctses i'm the Public Schools.

The public school examinations COM
menced yesterday and will continue.
during the greater part of this week.
BY these examinations the promotion
OF scholars will be determined. Tbe
examination in schools Nos. 2, 8. 6, 7.
8 8, 10, II, II, 13, IA and 10, in the first
grammar grade, for promotion to gram.
mar schools No. |, and ), will take
place as follows this (Tuesday) fore
noon, spelling Wednesday forenoon,
grammar; Thursday forenoon, arith-
metic. The examination in geography
took place on Monday forenoon.
In the fourth grade, grammar schools
Nos. !, and ., the examination yes
terday was in history, this afternoon it
will be in spelling; tomorrow in geo.
graphy and on Thursday in arithmetic.
The boys in this grade are candidates
for promotion to the grammar depart
ment in the High School.
In the fifth, or girls grade in the same
schools, the examinations opened with
history yesterday afternoon. To-day il
will be in spelling, Wednesday in geo
graphy, Thursday in grammar and Fri
day in arithmetic.
The closing exercises in the schools
will take place as follows
High school-Opera House, Welres-
day evening, June ~.
No. lower departments-Tu Tuesday
afternoon, June 90.
No. 2, Eleventh and Washington
streets, Monday morning, June 27.
Nos. and 4, dates not fixed.
No. s. Walnut street above Twelfth,
Wednesday forenoon, June "a.
No. 6, Wednesday forenoon June 20,
from to II O'clock.
No. z, Wednesday afternoon June
90.
No. s, Tuesday afternoon, June %.
No 9, Wednesday morning, June %.
No 10 Thursday morning, June 30.
No. II, Tuesday morning.
No. -, Tuesday morning.
No. IA, Tuesds y morning.
No. 10, Tuesday morning
No. IL, Monday afternoon.
No. l8 and 10, dates not yet fixed.
The teachers of all these schools ex-
END cordial invitations to the public to
attend.
Daily Republican., 1881-06-21

.rrrrTroN is CALLED by the officers
nanks to the prevalence OF silver
oo,us with holes punched through them
'C 'ion will not be received at the bank
anJ we may add that so prevalent have
"HN hocome that some of the leading
'na, ,obonts of the city are refusing to
.',,o them, 1t is believed that coins
'%~ '.~ punched now for a different purpose
',,a ' 90 make charms for watch guards
' ornaments for childrens neeks' The
W no,as are large enough for the passage
0t nC,'s a clever size lead grain ofShot' and it
would not take many punchings to
,o,o q ten cent piece, a quarter or
nolIar The habit of punching holes in
"ains is criminal as it deteriorates from
thn r,lpe of the coin and heavy fines
onJ neualties are provided by United
States statutes for any person caught
and convicted punching holes through
,oin or auv other way Of lessening its
value.
Daily Republican., 1881-06-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOUR YEARS OLD
On the 2sd OF this Month,

The Model Tailor Store will be Just year $
old. The rise and progress of this establish
ment is marvellous, taking into consideration
the disadvantages and unfavorable circum-
stances under which 1t was established. The
proprietor had but very little outside of expe-
rience to commence with, but with that pra
tcll knowledge Of the business without which
no one need expect success, the business has
been established on solid basis, and not on
borrowei capital, so that we are able to COM
pete with the mightiest in our line. Our nine
years as cutter, a part Of the time as foreman
cutter at the largest establishment in Will
enables us to understand the wants
of our citizens. We ask no ont to deal with us
out Of personal regard, but on the broad basis
Of business principles. Give US an equal show
according to our merits, as you may find 1t to
your interest to do so. For the balance Of the
season we can make up suit at short motto
Daily Republican., 1881-06-21
ILLEGAL DEALERS In TROUBLE.
Carl specht's Ofense-POlice Hear
iRgs Last Night.

A neutrality-suspicious. crowd stood in the
narrow confines of police court last eve
ming from o'clock until nearly 10, and
drank in eagerly the evidence in the
various cases. The most important
case was that of Carl SpeCht and John
A. SPAIN, prOprietors of the Excelsior
brewery at Fifth and DUPONT streets.
Against these parties Balitf Brady pre-
ferred the charge of violating the liquor
law 1t was shown that they had a
brewers license and were not to sell in
quantities less than quart Bailiff
Brady testified that he visited the
brewery on Saturday night and saw
many men sitting around tables drink
ing what proved to be lager beer. The
defendants claimed that it was weiss
beer, but other witnesses, in addition to
Mr.. Brady, testified that it was the gem
uine lager. II. G. Turner, ESD, who
appeared as counsel for the defense, at.
tempted to show that the prisoners were
not liable as the beer in question was
part of three kegs which Mr.. .Specht had
given the men some time ago for dig
ging him cellar. The Mayor decided
that that made no difference, as beer
could be paid for with labor as well as
with money.
The prisoners were accordingly held
for court in the sum of $500 each.
A charge of selling liquor on Sunday
has been preferred by Mr.. Brady and
they will be tried on this next Thursday
night.
Much time was consumed in hearing
two cases connected with the row in
George Coyle's tavern in the Ninth ward
on Saturday afternoon, wien officer
Dlnsmore was cut and beaten.
The first case was that ofDaniel Haze
lettand William Dutton, who for par
ticipating in the fight were held in $500
to answer at court.
The other case was that of Henry b.
Courtney, against whom Sergeant Jones
preferred the charge of interfering with
an officer. Oliver, son of the defendant, |
after taking part in the fracas at Coyle's
tied. A posse of police, headed by Ser
geant Jones who had a warrant for |
Courtney's arrest, started in pursuit. |
He fled into his fathers back yard, and
officer Dinsmorc ran in and caught him.
Mr.. Courtney was inside sweepin (.
"Hold on" said he to officer Dinsmore,
"where's the warrant?' Sergeant
Jones has got it," answered the officer,
but he unwittiugly let 60 his prisoner,
who escaped. 1t was shown that Mr.. |
Courtney afterwards aided the officers
all he could. The case was dismissed.
James McHugh, ST., and James Nc
Hugh, Jr., and Bernard McHugh were
arraigned for assault with intent to kill
Burke. The two first named
were held in 5000 for court and Bernard
was discharged.
A few cases Of drunkenness were also
heard.
Daily Republican., 1881-06-21
A $1,000 Biblical Prize.

Rutledges Monthly for July is on our
table and we find it bright inter esting
little Magazine. Its publishers offer
the following easy way for some one to
make $1,000:
TO the person telling us which is the
shortest chapter in the Bible by July
10th, 1881, we will give $40 in gold to
the winner, July 18th, 1881. Those
who try for the prize must send 10
cents with their answer, for which they
will receive the August number of the
Monthly, an excellent Magazine of 32
pages, in which will be published the
name and address of the winner of the
prize, with the correct answer thereto.
Address, Rutledge Publishing Com
pany, Easton, Pa.