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National Republican., 1881-08-19
"Thc Isunier's Cabin"

On Thursday an aged and unique indi-
vidual named Swan drove through Jamcstown'witli
strangc-looking covered vehicle, labeled "Thc
Hunters Cabin" Inside II was filed with the
skins of various rare beasts. birds, and reptiles
and n miscellaneous assortment Of camping equip
age. Mr.. Swan has clrcumnavigated the globe
or, as he phrases II, "crOsscd the puddle" and
las hunted in various lands Forty years ago he
hunted In this county His pride is n centennial
gun" of his own invention. composed Of one
hundred separate pieces, In his own language
"it shoots in all the situations Of lfe-t shoots as
cnrbine, as knife and fork, us Il hatchet, as n
whip, us Il woLing cane" &c. When he exhibited
1t to the reporter the gun was in the form of n
whip, aud at ono moment he was beating his horse
with it and at the next firing 1t at an imaginary
cnemy.-JdD,estOWR Journal
National Republican., 1881-08-19
WATERING-PLACE NOTES.
Robert Lytle is at Atlantic City.

Robert Lytle Is ut Atlantic City.
Mrs. A. solgcr is at Rock Enon Springs,
| Mrs, f. J. AcIOr has gone to Asbury Park.
General Hancock has gone to Mount Desert.
Mrs Charles s. Whitman has gone to Rye
| Beach.
Nj Woodwork is at the Bright House. Reho-
| both Beach.
| DIR. ]. II. De Merritt will spend month ut York
| u each, Maine.
Governor Cornell and wlfo are at the United
| States Hotel, Saratoga.
Mrs II, X. ITelpheusllno is spending couple
of we eks In Loudoun County.
Ocean Beach has n little paper called the Grab,
which issaid to be crawling into public favor.
Judge Richardson, of the Court Of Claims, has
gone to the Greonbrior White Sulphur Springs.
| E-Andrew b. Duvall and family, Mrs f. b. Du-
vail, Miss H. l.. Duval and w. Clarence Duvall are
at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. General Sherman, Miss Sherman, and NJ.
Bradshaw and wife, of Washington are at the
Logan House, Altoona.
--Ex-Attoney- General Devens, who is travelling
| in Nevada, narrowly escaped an accident by the
upsetting of a stage-coach last week
Admiral and Mrs Stanley Miss Carr, Miss Ire.
land, Miss Carter, Mrs Rundlet and daughter, Mrs.
George S. Parker and two sons, and W. b. Todd,
| JTI uIc W tue AllhNtlC IlotclI OccuH iWy'
Miss Nellie Ha2oltine, :" the belle OF st Louis"
has arrived at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
| Springs A correspondent writes to the Wheeling
| Register; "a dozen ladies said TO me tonight 1
don't think she is so beautiful, do you p"
"A correspondent of the Times writes that the
following incident occurred at the breakfast table,
| Delaware Water Gap justas relatcd Mamma" oh
| dear | have no napkin can't cat without
Napkin" Little daughter" Why, mamma, we
| never use napkins ut home." Mamma (explana-
tory to the lady by her sde)"Y You see, generally
take my breakfasts In bed, and just use towel"
Little daughter" But, mamma, you don't use
even towel very ortenl" The dead silence which
ensues is broken only by asympathizlng lady, who
remarks: "Well, children are always saying what
| they oughtn't TO-"
| The handsomest man In Saratoga is said to be
Colonel Nicholas Smith, son-in.law of the late
Horace Greeley. Colonel Smith is stalwart, bru-
nctte Kcntuckian, and is the cynosure Of all eyes
wherever he appears; not only the ladies, but the
men also regard him with wondering admiration,
| with such remarkable face and figure The Col
onel ought to have been born either prince or n
| poet, for he easily fills the beau ideal OF
both. The wlttiest man at the Springs is
| Emory A. StCrrs, the famous Chicago lawyer who
| will keep whole circle laughing for an hour over
| perfect shower of funny stories and Jokes. The
| richest man is william II. Vanderbilt, who is
| prouder Of the recent riumphs of Maud S. than OF
his colossal fortune. Jay Gould, the Wall street
magnate, is here, and nobody, to look at him, as
one Of the bellies remarked would suppose that so
little man could be such very great bear.-(or-
! resp0adence PiAsbur0 Dispdtch.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
Tho Yicc.nresidcnt nna Mr. ConLIInR.

Vice-President Arthur remained ut his
home in Lexington avenue yesterday and up to
midnight had received no dispatches different
from the public bulletins, and no summons to
Washington. lie will not go until summoned, or
in case of the death of the President. Ex-senator
Conkling remained Mt the Fflh Avenue Hotel yes
terday, and received a number Of visitors. Among
them were United States Senators Logan, Jones of
Nevada, and Don Cameron. They had long con-
ference in Mr.. Conkling's room. Ex-senator
Platt and John n. Knapp, treasurer Of the Repub-
liCan State Committee, also consulted with Mr.
Conkling General Grant quilted the hotel In the
afternoon. 1t was said that he had returned to
Long Branch. Ex-secretary Belknap was at the
hotel in the evening. Mr.. Conkling and Don
Cameron called on Vice President Arthur at his
residence late in the day--NctU York sun Of ycser
dan
National Republican., 1881-08-19
BOURBON DANIELS PLATFORM.

The following is the financial platform
of Major Daniel, the Bourbon candidate for Gov
ernor of Virginia:
First, abolish national banks; second abolish
the tax on and revive the State banks third, sub
stitutc Treasury notes for national bank notes
fourth, make them receivable Tor custom duties,
as well as all debts, public and private; fth, stop
the sale of bonds for redemption purposes aud re.
peal the redemption net; and sixth, pay Oft all
United States bonds in paper which were CON
tracted 10 be so paid, TO maintain State credit
John W. Daniels speech.
The people Of Lynchburg, in public meeting as
sembled at Martins warehouse, adopted the fo-
lowing resolution written by Major Daniel himself:
That the Act of 1869, providing for the payment
Gin coin" of the bonds of the United States which
were contracted to be paid in legal paper should
be repealed, and the bonds paid, according to the
contract IN the same legnl-tcndcr currency that is
received and used by the people. We denounce
the bondhOldCrs who demand more, in the Ian
guage OF John Sherman rs guilty ofboth "repudi-
alton and CNtOrtiOn."
National Republican., 1881-08-19
AT 1T AGAIN.

We notice that our Dan'l-yclept Voor-
hees-is at 1t ngain. prophesyng glorious Demo-
cratic victory in 1884. That's a way he has Last
October, after the Republicans had knocked IIades
out Of the Indiana Democracy Danl popped up
in Terrc Haute next day, just as smiling as ever,
and prophesied smooth things to the brethren tell.
ing them how they were going TO just annihilate
Garfield in the IIoosier State. Well, he missed 1t
worse than ever but the next day after the prcsi-
dental election there was Daniel in Tcrre
Hautc, proclaiming
GLORIOUS DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH
"next time" Parties may dsband, prophets dis
appear, comets may flicker, and earthquakes nzzc,
but Voorhees, abidcs forever and his "surc word
Of prophesy,' which is never fulfilled, will remain
till the planets reel and the foundations of the
earth are removed. without Daniel the moss
would fall of the Indiana Democracy and the
shag bark disappear from the venerable shells.
"A Daniel A Donicil / thank thee, Jew, for
teaching me that word with the prophesy an
nexed, however.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
llulaIia nni dirnXN.

A rather seedy-looking customer came
into n restaurant on Austin avenue and snid to
the proprietor:
"What 10 you ask for nicely cooked becfstcak,
wen done, with onions"
"Twenty- five cents"
"And the gravy?.'
"oh we don't charge anything for the gravy"
"YOu dont That's liberal. How much do you
charge for the brcad?"
1--WE throw in the bread"
"Is 1t good bread?'
"Itis.
$50 you throw in bread and gravy7'
Certainly"
"Then bring me some bread and gravy. Itsnot
healthy to cat meat III summer"-Itlas SiRiRgs
National Republican., 1881-08-19
Mules.

my 'sperience in dis life has taught
me dat de man who swaps mules wild his eyesshut
am sortin to git dc wust oh It. Bruddcrly fcclln'
goes good way in case of sickness, or want, or
death, but 1t seldom reach down to hoss trade. II |
wur huyin' mule of man had knowod all my
life should begin at the hoof0nd look dat anamie
ober cHr up to de point of his nose. shouldn't
spect him TO tell me dat he hud filed down any cei
or pnttied ober any hoof cracks. My advice am
not to lie or deceive in tradm' mules, but TO answer
as few quesshuns rs you kin an seem sort O kecr-
less whedder your offer am cepted or t,"-Dedcon
Snnih
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verdict on Scrc. nIncls.

The general verdict of the press on
Jerc. Blacks defense of Buchanans Cabinet is that
ii is twenty years behind time. The proper time
for Blacks apology was when the American pub
lie was making up its verdict on the supincncss
and disloynlty that prevailed at the White House
when rebellion was whelting its sword all over the
South The world long so came to n conclusion
about Buchanan and his advisers, and 10 political
Rip Van Winkle like Judge Black viii persuade 1t
to reopen the case. No one ever doubted that if
Andrew jackson had been President In 1860 when
the South Carolina secession convention met there
would have been no rebellion In 1861.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
TIL, Renson WHY.

The New York Independent draws n
comparison between the position of the Pope in
Rome and that of Christ in Jerusalem. The Pope
is in retirement. He does not mix with the people,
either because he distrusts them or wishes to pun
hostile population. He was seen daily preaching
in the Temple-the ST. Peters of Jerusalem. lie
did this at the risk of His life, and in
doing It sacrificed His life. "Why," asks the
Independent, should Pope be denied the same
priyilege| Because, for one reason, he is not n
Christ, and because, for another reason, he lays
claim to n temporal dominion which Christ ex-
pressly disayowed. The Pope is in retirement for
political not religious reasons.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
CouaLent of yictory.

/ Colonel j, d. Brady, Republican and
a Federal official, who was foremost at Lynchburg
in support of coalition, says that of 227 delegate,
to the convention 1i2 were in favor of coalition
and 80 wanted u straightout ticket, aud most Of
these are now with the conlitlonlsts. Colonel
Brady thinks that 10000 colored men will vote and
Wickham, Jorgonsen, and Dcsendorf cannot
muster n following of 10000 all told. Three weeks
before the President was wounded Colonel Brady
says he expressed himself to me in most EN-.
phatic terms as being in favor of coalition move
menL" The Liberal leaders are confident of VIC
National Republican., 1881-08-19

MORE trouble between the American
and Mexican cattle thieves along the
Mexican border. The hopes Of filibusters
can have no grievance against Mexico if
with strong hand she repols marauders
upon her soil. Nor need our Government
be in any haste to send either an "army
of observation or of occupation" to
the Rio Grande to protect the lawless
desperadoes and outlaws, claiming to be
Americans, who make cattle-stealing raids
across the line which divides us from q
friendly nation. There ought to be iona
Libra of league or two, within which
both kinds of thieves could fight it out
without involving thetwo ocountrieswhich
are respectively infested by them.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
Gnrn.Ia ar GnIinn,,.

A friend of Mrs. Hayes has sent the
following note to the Cleveland Herald.
10 the Editor of the HeFdld
Many of the friends of Mrs, Hayes are indignant
at the use that Is being made Of her name by the
papers Of both political parties in connection with
remark attributed to her in regard 10
endorsing Garfield or Guiteau." She did
not make the remark and first heard of II through
the free use of her name In the public prints. The
remark, IL made could only be applicable to the
different shades of Republicans. Mrs Hayes Is en-.
titled to be treated with the respect due TO lady
and the use of her name in II political canvass Is
as distasteful to her as 1t would be TO any other
Indy.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
PROPHETIC.

An elderly maiden Of Chester
Said the heat 1t annoyed and oppressed 'eri
"1'd willingly HE
Me away and dien
She observed to the priest who confessed 'er;
But his reverence said In displeasure
Shed better get cool at her lelsure
For, were she TO die,
In the heat by-and.by
Shed find Il Increased beyond measure,
National Republican., 1881-08-19
neen There.

When n fellow goes to see his girl,
waiting haitian hour in the parlor for her to come
down Is about as disagreeable thing as can hap
pen to him. And when the old lady is sitting in
one corner Of the room, scowling at you with her
lips shut tight an ice box, and the old man Is
perched on high chair in another corner, trying
in vain to grind out a few ideas regarding the
weather. 1t is positively Hades. We have been
there and we know
National Republican., 1881-08-19
Experiment. with "A TnraniuIn.

Mr.. John Young placed a tarantuIa ON
his arm and pinched Its tail The insect imme-
diately bit him on the back Of the hand, and in n
short time his hand and arm began to swell. lie
suffered the greatest pain drank great quantities
ofwhlsky, and his arm was constantly bathed with
ammonia. For an entire day he was delrlous,
However, the swelling began to disappear, and at
last accounts he was out Of danger.-7tcs (Ari.)
National Republican., 1881-08-19

TIE kind of man Marat Halstead is
will be best explained by a repetition OF
the following, from a Washington letter
to New York paper:
prominent Ohio journalist has letterrecevcd
from Murat Halstead half an hour after Garfleld's
nomination, in which he says that his nomination
would be n scandal and farce; that he had
learned that, in addition TO all his other ofenscs
Garfield was up to his neck In the moth -extermi-
mating swindle. lIalstead having learned of the
nomination of Garfield before the letter reached
the person for whom II was intended, telegraphed
him to keep It confidential and not let Garfield
know it, The letter is now in Cincinnati
National Republican., 1881-08-19

THE Bourbon Funders in Virginia are
bold and outspoken about the capitation
tax. At Fairfax Court House last Mon
day, after Captain Blair had concluded
his speech, an influential Funder declared
openly to crowd on the street that if
the Funder party succeeded in Virginia
they would put the head-tax at five dol
lars instead of one. This is a fair sample
of what they will do for the poor people
ii they should gain control of the State.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Pr Q e. u @ tran.
1551-

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICANS begins N,
ne'c gear under nc,o management and uiH
neiC material.
II iciU be a stdlwdH Republican Journal.
II WiU be The best newspaper in tie Disirici
Of Columbia.
II CiH furnish during The sessions Of Con-
gross satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and tcW otoH times girc complete Information
efHie official doings in ua Departments of Tie
Government.
n icjH gire all Interesting Information hat
can be lcgitimotely obtained concerning Tie
Intentions and policies Of the ruling po,rer.
In District affairs Il wW kpoC only The best
interests Of The people upon whose faror Il re.
hes, and tciU at all times cooperate tci,h pro.
gressire citizens, 'ciihom regard 10 their oolit.
icdt predictions, iolo hare measures 10 pro-
pose and odrdncc for he improvement Of G,c
National Capital
n riH furnish daily record of all he in
teresting social euentS Of The city, making its
sociey department special feature.
HwiR giye telegrdphic nc,rs from all parts
Of he trorid reached By he ,gircS, and in is
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city ne,rS
HiH keep pace wih he times.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
Sessions SI,nn,el

Chautauqua has otattained the highest
level of political morality, we should Judge, when
It Is content with such senator as Sessions, who
evidently doesn't fear the indictment lodged
against him in the courts to destroy his influence
- ROsfOu TrdnScriDf (ReDl
National Republican., 1881-08-19

PERSONS leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have THE REPUBLICAN, mailed to
them by leaving their address at the
business Office.
National Republican., 1881-08-19

The dog Guitcau says now that he is
praying daily for. the recovery of the
President and that he regrets the deed.
He evidently has not abandoned the idea
oftrying to get an Office if the President
shall recover.
National Republican., 1881-08-19
&Sucafional.

VNsTRUCrIoN on THE PIANO, BASED UPON
monthly Address MISS s L., Republican ofiies.
nuiG6t
CPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE. CORNER
pseyenth and l. streets northwest, educates sons
comprises Penmanshlp Spelling, the English Ian.
and Double Entry bookkeeping, business Practice,
Political Economy, Commercial Law and Lectures
on Business and Ethics. Day and evening sessions
Scholastic year begins Monday, August %. A valu.
able pamphlet containing an eloquent address on
Elements or success by James A, Garfield, and
"a Tribute TO Graduates Of SpenceTian business Col
lege," by General Francis A. Walker and also null
information concerning the College, Will be sent free
by mail unon applications OF may be obtained at the
College oilee HENRY q; SPENCER, Principal.
AS ~ noI
National Republican., 1881-08-19
Georgetown University.
THE SCHOOL OF LAW

THE SCHOOL OF LAW
opens for the term OF iS3lls2 on WEDNESDAY, oc-
tober o. at six O'Clock In the evening Regular course
OF two years, hfly dollars per annnm; postgraduate
course, twenty-five dollars. Circulars az MorrlsOns
WM H. DENNIS. Secretary,
0l5 street northwest,
aui6-tf Washington civ,
National Republican., 1881-08-19
FOR SAND.

Il OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE
WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WAsHINGToS, ID. o., Aug. u 1881.
Sealed proposals for furnishing and delivering 800
cubic yards more less, of best sand at the site of
the north wing OF the Building for the State. War,
at this office until ~ m. of AUGUST %, 1851, and
opened Immediately thereafter In presence OF bidders
Specifications, general instructions for bidders,
and blank forms Of proposals Will be furnished 70
ton to this Office. THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
nul2-tt Lt.-Col Corps OF Engineers
National Republican., 1881-08-19
9Santeo --2Hiscellaneo,ts.

WANTED TO BUY-A sTEM-wINDINGG GOLD
w Watch, with or without chain; must be reason
able Address w. X. IL, Republican office. aul73tt
UTANTED-siJ0; WELL SECURED; GOOD
w references, Re; monthly payments. Address
FINANCE, Republican Office aul7-3tt
WTANTED-TO ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN u.
w Beall, Room 4, 1870 New York avenue, Is n Com
missioner of Deeds for every State and Territory,
United Stntcs Commissioner, Examiner, and Notary
Public; always in Office from n m. to5 y. m np30Iy
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Eon RENT-BY n. II. WARNER,

H. near Ith st w. eco 90 Coz G st w....,...si5 N
1881 eth vt W. .... Is 90 20i5 eth st w... l5 O0
1lI3 Tth st w-.. 30 90 .DO0 1th 81 n w..... Is OJ
OFFICE ROOMS in Nos 313 aud $40 Four.and-n.
half 81. u. W.. also inlS Louisiana avenue n. W.
well-located dairy farm for rent at n low price.
Call for Weekly Rcht-List
The houses on East Capitol street are well located
and very desirable.
MONEY TO LOAN on Real Estate at Lowest Rates
Parties having property TO trade sell Will lind II to
their advantage TO call. -
u. II. WARNER,
OH II AIrnnI.
National Republican., 1881-08-19

LEO HARTMANN, the Russian Nihilist,
has formally declared hisintention to be-
come citizen of the United States in the
Superior Court of the city of New York.
lie will have to reside here five years be-
fore he can become citizen. 1t is likely
that our Government will soon be called
on to decide upon his extradition, in re-
sponse to an application of the Russian
government. The President will be
most likely to surrender him, as an act of
comfy toward Russia, unless he shall
find refuge in the courts and obtain from
them decision that his personal liberty
cannot be violated in this country as a
mere act Of grace toward another nation,
with which there is no eXtradition treaty.
Mr.. +. c. KIRRwooD, a property-holder
on Capitol Hill, again protests against
the scarcity of water in that section. His
communication to the District Commits
sioners will probably find its way to a
pigeon-hole on Four-and-a-half street.
People in his quarter of the city will be
compelled to suffer until Congress meets I;
but in the meantime long lines of garden
hose are scattered here and there
through the Capitol park with the pre-
cious fluid running through them all
day long The grass must be kept green,
even if Capitol Hill people go without
water
National Republican., 1881-08-19
SSanfeo-- Souees.

wv ANTED TO nENr.-A NICE BRICK HOUSE
wv Of eight to ten rooms wanted by wcll:known
Washington lady, early In September: rent from $50
to sih1 per month; location between Flhh aud Four
tCcnth streets northwest aud Pennsylvania avenue
and NJ street northwest; furnished house preferred
Address EMORY, Republican Office. nulG-at@
WANTED TO IIiNT--BETWEEN NOW AND
w the lat of October, House Of eight ten rOoms
all modern improvements: must he between Eighth
aud Twentieth and and NJ streets northwest; care
fnl and permanent tenant; can give best security;
answer Immediately; rent not to exceed Slj. Ad.
dress NJ. IT, Republican Office. aulG3t~
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AT 1903 AND 1910 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
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second-class matter
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@roposols.
DROPosALS FOR THE ERECTION OF SCHOOL
Il BUILDINGS IN THE SECOND AND SIXTH
SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDISGs,

SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF BuILDINGs,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsHISGTOS, August IL, 1881.
Sealed proposals will he received at the Office of the
Commissioners ID O. until IL O'Clock m. of AUGUST
20 1851 for the erection OF four Public School Build
ings two In second division and two In sixth division
county, upon the plans and specifications which can
be seen at this office AS modified.
deposit of $500 each of the buildings In second
division and 800 each of the buildings In sixth dl-
vision must accompany the bids ~ guarantee that
the bidder, II successful, will enter into bond with
good ana sufficient security, within three days from
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
By order Of the Commissioners d. @
THOS Is, ENTWISLE,
nulS3t InSDeCtOr of BuldnRs.
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2Syonfe0.. .Roome.

a 81 . H ~ n
VNTANTED-THREE FURNISHED OR UN-
wv furnished Rooms, second floor; references. Adj
dress j., Republican Office. nulg-3tf
wv XTANTED-SErrEMBE BIER /, ADJOINING BED
w rooms, with Board. for two ladies, between
Pennsylvania avenue and l. street and Eighth and
Fourteenth Streets nermunent " suited; price not to
exceed So Address U, b. Republican Office. lS-3tf
NyTANTED-BY 4 GENTLEMAN AND WIFE.
w furnished Room, with or without Board, in
northwest section OF city IN family where there
no other bOaTders. Address, with terms, SHAD-
DOCK, Republican office auis3t%
Wy ANTED-TWO OR THREE UNFURNIsHED
w Rooms, suitable for Hight housekeeping, by
tied couple; no thldren; private family preferred.
Address WILLIAM, Republican Office. nul7-3ts
w TANTED-rHREE UNFURNlSHED ROOMS,
w hrs or second OOr, northwest part OF the city:
rent not TO exceed sll; references exchanged, Adj
dress PROMPT PAY, Republican ollce. aul1.Ste
Wy ANTEp-BY sEpTEMBEn l. THREE OR
w four unfurnishcd Rooms second floor preferred,
gas and water location central " suited, permanent
tenant and prompt pay no children. Address, stat.
ing terms, h. L., II! Z street southeast aul6-3tt
VHTANTED-A LADY DESIRES THREE FUR
nished Rooms suitable for light housekeeping;
changed. Address CASH, City postofllcc. nul6.3tF