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National Republican., 1881-09-14
A Dead GIyc-Away,

An Engli shman arrived at Swiss inn
and ordered old bottle of wine of better quail
| ity than the wine of the country. The landlord
produced bottle whose label certified to fourteen
years. When tho bottle was uncorked the first
| thing to appear was a live lyl
National Republican., 1881-09-14
Law and Order.

If Mason should live there isDut little doubt but
that he will soon be theInost popular man in the
country. ThegSrfs much sympathy In the Depart
ments for him, and subscriptions TO employ counsel
@sSbeing taken in some. In the Post onlce De.
partment to-day petition was prepared and
numerously signed, asking that Mason should be
promoted, as he has shown the daring, coolncss,
courage, and other qualifications which are
requisite TO make good officer, and has shown
by his act that he nbhOrs the employment of the
Anne rican soldiers IN guarding such miscreOnt.-
EreRing star.
Would the Star be willing TO have each
man in the community licensed to kill
whoever he finds in Jail accused of muir
derous assault, or is Mr.. Mason to enjoy
the exclusive privilege? Are those who
guard our prisons to slaughter the pris-
oners at their own pleasure? What mad
ness has come over the conservative Star?
Will property be secure if law and order
give way to private rage? Must the
foundations of society be broken up in
order TO prevent an outraged Govern
ment from dealing with vile criminal
like Guiteau? Must Mr.. Mason's thirst
for the assassiu's blood take prece-
dence over the claims of the outraged
law upon him? 1t is an insult
to the President and to the Nation
for one forward individual to at
tempt to glorfy himself by preventing
the lawful expiation by Guteau of his
crime. The majesty of the people speaks
through their laws, and it is belittled and
degraded when one crime is eXpiated by
another. General w. Il. Sherman is thus
reported in New York paper:
When asked about the attempt to kill Guiteau
he said that the law Would take It's course in Ser
Geant john Masop's case sthe same as If he had
fired on any uaofiending citizen, lie stated that
| if, as some of the papers have claimed, there has
| been talk among the soldiers detailed TO guard
Guieau in regard to shooting him, the guilty ones
would be arraisncd before II courl.martial, Tho
| fact that the attempted shooting was done by an
| officer Of the army made the crime lneNcusable
and worthy Of the seyerest punishment.
This is the voice of great soldier who
never sustained violation of law for any
| purpose.
National Republican., 1881-09-14
Contraction.

General Lee is said to have once asked
struggling Johnny Reb whom he found eating
green persimmons, If he did not know they were
unfit for food. "Im not eating them for food, ;,
replied the man, I'm eating them to draw upm
stomach TO III my Tatious"
National Republican., 1881-09-14
In,IiuestIon.

Clam-juice is said to be good for indi-
geston and corn Juice for something else We
forget exactly what Bunions, perhaps,
National Republican., 1881-09-14
Death of General burnside.

The announcement of the death of
General Burnside will cause Il sensation
of sadness and deep regret throughout the
Nation. All who knew him, either in
military or civil life, will bear testimony
TO his courage, his whole-souled patriot
ism, his noble generosity, his guilelessand
trustful nature, his modesty and his in
tegrity. The Senators with whom he served
will call to mind his sincerity and frank
ness, and all to whom he ever had the OPP
portunity to do kindness will remember
with gratitude the pleasure it gave him
to respond. He was neither great gem
eral nor a great statesman, but he was all
that he pretended to be and more. lie
was a noble, hearty and Csurtly gentle
man. He served his country well, and
by his countrymen he will ever be held
in memory with honor and affection.
--.--------S--=-----
THE election of eX Governor Dingley in
Senator Frye's old district on Monday by
four thousand majority is good echo to
the splendid Republican victory of three
thousand in the city election at San Fran
cisco last week.
eatRns Kingdoms :umblng down (slng)
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II is mistake to suppose that there is
any trouble in the Republican party OF
Pennsylvania The trouble is outside OF
the party, and its name is Wolfe. The
party never was more united.
National Republican., 1881-09-14
Sor 2Rent- -2niscel(aneo,rs

VNoR RENT-A FARM CONTAINING u ACRES
IL In Alexandria County, Virginia, miles from
Washington and rs null From Alexandria. This de
slrable place Is situated the range of hills of
the Potomac, giving excellent view of the former
cities There Is good frame house, plenty of shade
and fruit trees and never falling well ofwater at the
door The proximity OF this place to the two markets
makes II desirable For particulars Inquire at g22
street northwest. sepl3-3S
V,OR RENT-THE ROOMS NOW OCCUPIED
IL by the Young Mems Christian Association, viz; An
oncCroom; four large rooms, and the chapel, all
erlng 1000 square feet II not rented by July
arranged, WIN be for rent separately. For terms, Sc,
apply to a. s. PRATT Il SON, Agents. i0l Ninth
street northwest. jel5-MWF I'm
nMNIBUSES TO LET-FOR EXCURSION AND
" Picnic Parties Apply at Office Imperial Hotel.
myaG-tf
National Republican., 1881-09-14

NoN sALE OR RENT-A NEW COTTAGE
n House, seven roOms cellar and basement, thirty
minutes ride by rail carriage from city postOice.
Large stable and three acres of choice land wanted
You can keep horse and and have an elegant
home and free ride six times day each way for what
as good house would cost you In the city. High land
fine view good society, medicated water no nulsances
retired from noise and tumult of town, but within
sound OF city bells Other choice lots for sale Send
for circular of CRANKY property at ]. X. CROSS
MAN aus First street northwest, sepls3t#
National Republican., 1881-09-14

JEFF. DAVIS it is said, is confined to
his bed in Liverpool Perhaps some of the Brit
ishers paralyzed him by asking him about the In
terest ON the confederate bonds.
National Republican., 1881-09-14
SSor QRenf--S5o,tses


DREsSED BRICK FRONT. BAY WINDOW; 8
Il rooms. with modern improvements; cost 5000;
Will be sold cheap for cash. located In northwestern
portion Of city. Apply at 3l0 street, or i2 Bridge
street Georgetown. sel+3tp
IGOR RENT-DEsIRABLE HOUSE, NO. 500 o
u street northwest; In perfect order; possession
given October l. Apply on the premises selt3tt
TNoR RENT.-sle TwENrY-FoURTH STREET
~ northwest q neat ive-room House, In good Or
deri water In the yard: rent moderate. Apply g.;
@l0 Dunbarton avenue, Georgetown. sel55t.
TIoR sALE--A NEW NINERoOM HOUSE
~ twostOry and basement; every conyeniencei
beautiful pressed brick with bay window oil the way
centrally located; will be finished early. Address
OWNER, Republican office sela 3tt
IIOR RENT-A Tw0STORY. SEVEN.RooM
IL brick House. gas, bath, Latrobe, range, hot aud
cold water; and cellar; I'm good location rent. t2p
also similar one for sale, easy payments ODELL
a CO., 500 II street northwest sel26te
IF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL. RENT, OR
a Trade City Country Properly. come and see the
great bargains at WILLIAM II. MAIN 4 BROTH
ERS, ST. Charles Hotel, Third street aud Penn
sylvanla avenue northwest mhlgu
National Republican., 1881-09-14
SSfor -Sale--Soilses, &c.


NOR SALE-a VERY DESIRABLE VILLA
T Lots Of acres each, within the municipal lin
lts OF HerndOn. ON line OF Washington and Ohio
ReilroRd; price, $3.50 each; good buggy and harne
taken In part payment balance ON time. Govern
mcDt CLERKS, look this way for home. Address q.
w BEL u. Ierndon Fairfax County. Va. se4-3t%
VNOR SALE CHEAP AND ON EASY TERMS
II Extra wide Lot. north side of X street. over
looking farragut Square. Apply at 5i5 Twelfth street
northwest. se33t+
National Republican., 1881-09-14

The New York Tribune cranks still
labor under the impression that the Re
publican party was organized and has
been kept alive for the purpose of de-
stroying Roscoe Conkling They have
no other idea Of harmony than united
shrek of hatred from Half-Breeds and
Democrats against Mr.. Conkling. They
now demand that the coming State con-
vention Of the Republican party of New
York shall waive all trilling animosities
against the Democracy and go in for a
scalpng of all Republicans who voted
against Greeley in 1872.
Though thou bray fool in mortar, yet will
not his folly depart from him,-So0mons Properbs.
49,
PROFESSOR LANGsToN, our Minister at
Hayti, is at home and looking well, He
is very earnest in advocacy of the coali-
ton in Virginia, and regards it rs the
great opportunity Of his race.
JEFF DAVIS, it is said, is confined to
his bed in Liverpool, Perhaps some of the Brit
National Republican., 1881-09-14

D. eth 81 w.. $40 % chi q st w......,..s5 00
1881 7h st ... IS 90 2Ol5 7t at w...-... l5 %
Il437h st w....... 30 90 "OO6 9TH NJ 10 0O
OFFICE ROOMS In Nos. 313 and $40 Four-and-a.
half st. n, W.. also nljS Louisiana avenue n. w.
well.located dairy farm for rent at low price.
Call for Weekly RentJiyt
The houses on Fast Capitol street are well located
and very desirable.
MONEY TO LOAN on Real Estate at Lowest Rates
Parties having property TO trade or sell VIII ina II TO
b. II. WARMER,
DIG street.
National Republican., 1881-09-14

LNoR SALE-NALUBALE BUILDING LOTS IN
creted street, II sold at be had for 80
per foot are sure to bring q per foot. JOHN A.
northwest selO-Bt
National Republican., 1881-09-14
Sosf onS Solln0.

INOUND-A ROLL OF BANK BILLS, WHICH
II the owner can have on application TO the Dis
bursting Clerk, Navy Department. selaSts
Il oST-A LARGE BLUE ENVELOPE, CON
~ tanning military papers OF no Vnlue to any one
but owner whose name Is on each. Return 10 Room
ILL., Patent Ofilce and receive reward BcI2-3tE
National Republican., 1881-09-14
Sfor -Sale--GMiscellaneo,ts

INoR sALE,--CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for sale. JOHN SH ERMAN d CO.,
ST. Cloud Building. Real estate and loans. jyi-1y
National Republican., 1881-09-14
.2Busimess Chances.

TINHEADVERTISER HAS OBTAINED ELEVEN
IL Patents for valuable and new improvements In
line of furniture. The articles sell very readily
wherever introduced over 100000 worth have al
ready been sold. partner Is wanted. possessed OF
good business qualifications, references, and about
5000 or SSOOo cash, 20 engage in extending the bus
licnn office. sel2-3t
National Republican., 1881-09-14

NOR sALE.-AT A SACRIFICE, PIANO, GRAND
II upright strings with cover and stool; cost
$3.50; Will sell for $3.50 cash, part payment; this Is
National Republican., 1881-09-14

E,oR RENT--CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
Il property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN 60,
National Republican., 1881-09-14

INoR SALE OR RENT-A DESIRABLE CoUN-
II try Residence, at Ammendale Station, Dalti-
more and Ohio Railroad - miles from Washington;
30 acres good house and outbuildings line shade;
healthy location; convenient to churches and schools
Apply on the premises to MRS. JOHN GUEST. 96%
National Republican., 1881-09-14
GSanfeS-- @ooms.

WANTED IAIMEDIATELY.--A GENTLEMAN
Wy desires or nicely furnished Rooms. with
bath convenient between Thirteenth and Twentieth
streets. Address y. X, Republican office. seli-5t"
WY vANTED-BY MAN AND WIFE, ON OR BE
w fore October |, or 3unfnrnished Rooms gas
and hath. Address, giving location, terms, &C.,
FRANK, UeDublican Office, splJ.3tA
National Republican., 1881-09-14
99onfeh---&ollses.

We also want G or desirable Dwellings for prompt
paying tenants by same date,
100000 TO loan on real estate.
Especial attention invited to the semEendowment
feature or The Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York. Less expensive than cooperative In
suranoe. YOUNG ~ CALDWELL.
1870 New York avenue.
WTANrED-BY A nEsPECrABLE CoLoRED
w family without children, or 10 room House,
with modern convenlences, between Fith and Fif-
teenth and Eand streets northwest f. q. W Re
publican office sepI.3t
National Republican., 1881-09-14
40 HousEKEEPERs.
An UNUSUAL TioG,IE 2,PPQRTyYETX- @SI! ! X-FuRNIsHED

An extraordinary chance 10 buy very eligible
and most delightfully."- located CORNER PROP
ERTl, fully and completely furnished at great
bargain and on long time.
Agenienlan declining housekeeping offers TO dis
, 1881-11-18
The Future Motor Power.

Scientific men of Great Britain object
to the steam engine because it does not
meet the wants of the present fast age;
because it spends too much force for the
results il acomplishes, and for the addi-
tional reason that it is fast consuming
the coal that will b' wanted for heating
purposes. They Want better force,
more lOcomOtion, quicker travel, less ex-
pense, and greater security. They want
something that Will propel canoes as
well as ships; that will run sewing ma
chimes as well as trip hammers; that will
draw pleasure carriages as we'll as rail-
way cars. They desire motor that will
not consume fnel, produce smoke, or
cause noise; that can be managed by
q child and run, if desired, in a parlor.
They want something that will do ali
the steam engine does and many things
besides.
In the opinion of most of the scientists
of Great Britain electricity is to take the
place of steam in driving machinery and
moving cars. and is to be generated by
the action of tides, winds, and falling
water. They predict that wind-power
will be utilized to greater extent than
any persons in previous age ever be-
lieved it would. Wind will generate
electricity for moving machinery, for
lighting streets. and warming dwellings,
in ireland, Belgium, Denmark, and other
countries where there are few streams
that afford water-power. The movement
of tides Will produce the same effects in
most countries that have an extensive
sea-coast, while the fall of water in rivers
and streams will generate electricity in
all mountain regions.
The great electrical exhibition at Paris
is doing much to draw attention TO what
is called the motor power of the future.
There is picture called "The
Queen of the Nineteenth Gen.
tury," hanging in many shop windows.
1t is a female figure surrounded with
halo, and emitting rays of light from the
hands, which are poised as if to enable
the being to fly. The light gives the
arms the appearance of wings.
The artist is an enthusiast, and is re-
garded by many as q prophet. We all
| hope that his fair predictions may be
| realized. The steam engine is good
thing, but We are ready for something
| better. Now. that attention Is drawn TO
electricity, great results may be ex-
pected.-l Chicago Tribune.
, 1881-11-18
LOOkIng-GlasS SnperstItiOnS.

Most readers are doubt acquainted
with Bonaparte's superstitions regarding
the breaking of loOking-glaSs. During
one of his campaigns in Italy he broke
the glass over Josephine's portrait. So
disturbed was he at this, as he thought,
ominous occurrence, that he never
rested until the return of the courier
whom he had forthwith despatched to
convince himself of her safety, so strong
was the impression of her death upon his
mind.
In Cornwall, breaking a looking-glass
is believed to insure seven years of sor
row, and a Yorkshire proverb informs us
that such an unfortunate occurrence en-
tails ''seven years trouble but no want"
In Scotland, to smash looking-glass
hanging against wall is regarded as al
infallible sign that member of the
family Will shortly die.
Grose, alluding to this superstition,
says it foretelIs the speedy decease of the
master of the house. 1t has been sug-
gested that this popular fancy dates very
mauy years back, and probably origina-
ted in the destruction of the reflected
human image-an interesting illustration
of how the association of ideas in the
formation of superstition is often deter
mined by mere analogy.
In the south of England it is regarded
as highly unlucky for bride on her
wedding day to look in the glass, when
she is completely dressed, before start,
ing for the church. Hence very great
care is usually taken to put on glove or
some slight article of adornment, after
the last lingering look has been taken in
the mirror.
The idea, we are informed, is that
any young lady who is too fond of the
looking glass will be unfortunate when
married. This is not, however, the
only way in which superstition inter-
feres with the grown-up maiden's peep
in the looking glass. Thus, Swedish
damsels are afraid of looking in the
glass after dark, or by candlelight, lest
by SO doing they forfeit the good will of
the other sex. On the other hand, in
England the looking.glass occasionally
holds prominent position in love divin-
atoms.
Belgian girls who desire to see their
husbands in a dream lay their garters
crosswise at the foot of the bed and a
looking-gla under their pillow; in the
glass they believe the desired image
will appear. The practice of covering
or removing the looking-glass from the
chamber of death still prevails in some
places.
, 1881-11-18

A THIRTRES-FoOT CoRNsTALK.-The
La Crosse wis Chronicle SAYS: Re
Gently We published q statement about
cornstalks eleven feet high or so. This
was not done without misgivings, be-
cause we knew the honest gran9ers of La
Crosse county would hop on to that
story with a cornstalk vastly larger.
Yesterday our fears were realized when q
prominent legal gentleman Of LII Crosse
stalked into our counting room with one
trailing along behind him over thirteen
feet in length. This stalk was accom-
panied by an ear of corn over foot long,
containing 936 grains, with few little
gnarly grains to spare. This gigantic
corn was planted May 18th, and on the
1st of June was only four inches high
and not very promising"
, 1881-11-18
Port Townsend
HOS SpITAIa
Port Townsend. W. T.

The at-Iv6 80 .TuFf-r, :Ey- -.
perInsB.h at HOT. = lii. Il 'it-.i Ut, ii.,s
plthi l'r Marine Pale. Ia ii-s 81 'br
proprietor trk"S pie aS;st- .-.tI..u o,!.- 'f,u
no pains or eigeJISt rs 10 - r.d iu Iaiuis-
teringt the ,omtrrt aud cnuVuIi.e tun al pri
vate patients
This lt the largest &c. .~rar Hospt nu!Ih All
San Francisco and boy lar the ~ cam pi-te
in ecu ipuIeII. IL mas been thor ugkIy It,Itied
amt Iefu fnishe'. It's general warts h.tve ac-
commOdHtiOns about one huI.drei pat len ts
and are pecu lag apTed or cases ItquiriuR
the most car flI JEeatment A.:d const ant STU
sire them Will toe furnished with private rooms
entirely separate and distinct, at q slight a,idt'
tional cost.
EBThe attention OF Mil owners, al 4 those
interested in shppi 4. Is called o. tae tact thai
seBnlen suffering from CONTAGIOUS diseases viii
be treated outside the Hospital without OK
penBe 10 the vessel.
Thomas L. Minor, 81. d.,
26-tS Managing surg on.
, 1881-11-18

A young man feels that he has not lived
in vain when he sees his picture exhibited
in the show case of photograph gallery.
-Meriden Recorder.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-13
WASHINGTON.
Miscellaneous News from the
National Capital.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 12.-
During the operation performed on
the President on Mondey last DR.
Bliss cut his right forefnger with the
instrument with which the operation
was performed. The wound, although
slight, became much irritated, and
to,day IS considerably swollen. 1t is
supposed that some Of the pus re,
mained on the instrument and caused
the infamation which has insued
In the case Of the increased and
expedited Star route service, All>
man s appeal from the settlement Of
the sixth auditor to the first comps
troller Of the Treasury, Judge Law
renee to-day affirmed the decision of
the sixth auditor, which was in effect
that an increase of so per cent. on
the original contracts only could be
allowed on the expedited service, and
not so per cent. on each trip, when
the route might be changed from a
weekly to daily one.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-13

erb,r,;,, ,,,o,,.;o,oa and fbo rro.,,a-
1;r,.,s vyho1,, - saa,, ~ lirIa cenaroIIv
-, ;;tti 1I,t sFrba5 rlsbion
~. - r,sb;or.Tf.. nr - ..rr,-,-.,,,,
-, go -,
,Tto - l,,-r.bos n No., Yori, g;tv
- t'.o or ~
80 ~ : -
i5aIr Cr@Titaf,Ia ana benevcIant ii fhc
wbolo CITY. The cxpendilures Of enc of
than in = sin 10 vatr far Ey5-s.s # ,.r.ty
among the needy Of New YarG, have
amounted 10 three tirnos the sum ofIis pew
rentals May lady who astauas It, aad
whom the peanv-a iinee, in jqnoranao OF "a
kind of life he never seas bus ;ram
the 0utsiGg fRuLgss the aauc. tyfs ii Ms.
potipnsr may be found ssvsrst Eaur- of
tba week .,achi1. ~ aer.-7d Urls f., saw ,.r
gisiting a, tTc .e5st3s of The Sex IN
orphagaga or boSnit-i
MANY hours OF eyerg wee ara sforg by
its clergy. a.pg4.7 whom lt.r --.ta |up-aFy
scntlemsn would l.gk falfoafrg .alai.e
about i'll tar the L. lrc I- Esa-p, in
listening and rcliagine. tHa ofs.scs-. Of
ths most fuiserable creeH-,z { a r~ost
city.
The work of q ,,astar of aEr ..- n,
pTagatio2 in a great citv il rgt caE.# lone
were The rewsi.sut.r Yoacrtar s..4... s...4rs
hln. The Is e % Irnl zalr4on .nr sgIap-
crate nusic.7' the "A 10 AID Sri able
conRra, ation. A" END All IT,. res q If. sra
be; cpl o3es H. Ifs tha: is sIsa g.sr..alu4l
strain Nd chat never knows rest
His time is at strb. a. ec-..gc any
begggr can ouu.Gls. MS afeaU 5a-. amy
sick man or dead mhr bis services II be
i found in tbo drawing g-7a,m ,f tla rich
st one hour. at the reXt be nsv BE- GCld
kneeliDg on tl9 5cd."1 flo " st IT, ..a- est
tenement house, paying with tue dv.g or
the horeaved,
He goes at midnight 8s quickly 70 bap-
tjse the dying baby Of "a nes5o washer
woman. as the dying heir Of a miiliyleiFc.
There is no call Of mercy in any need TO
which he must not hold bimse ready TO
respond, a. these calls take him into
scenes where the reporter never follows
him.
ct these inexrrabla demands turalsh no
excuse for any deficiencies in tho sermons
and the lectures which an Intelligent and
cultivated audience expect 10 hear ~ regu-
l.rfv a. the hour comes Taere is no man
wh0sa services are coDxidnrsgi 81 s,nhlia 8
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-13
OVER THE RIVER.
Two Negroes Retire from Business
by the Sheriff's Assistance.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, August 12.-
Benz. Bird colored, convicted Of
murder of Policeman Nelson, color
ed On the 25th of June 1880, during
the Mile riot IL this city, was execue
ted at noon to-day IN the jail yard,
in the presence Of about 500 per-
sons.
A short while previous TO the ex-
ecution, he made a confession of the
crime to the sheriff and others,
but while on the gallows he pro
tested his innocence u1hl the
trap was sprung and Bird fell,
but as the moose had not been
properly arranged, the end slipped
out and he fell to the ground He
got up with the sheriff assistance
end again walked upon the trap.
The rope was properly adjusted and
he was launched iutO eternity. He
fell about seven feet and died from
strangulatioI. His heart ceased to
beat in II minutes and he was cut
down in 27 minutes. Everything
passed off quietly.
CHATTANOOGA, August ia dis
patch from Birmingham, Ala, says
that George Griffin, coiored, was
hanged at 2 O'Clock this afternoon at
that place, for rape Of Mrs. Segars.
A large cro6d gathered outside Of
the jail, but The execution was en-
tirely private. His neck was not
broken By the fall, and his contor~
tions were frightful to witness.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-08-13
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, August 12.-Flour frnler and
not quotably higher Wheat active, firm,
higher and unsettled; No. Chicago spring,
81. Hal 25 for cash and August S1.175
al 175 for October Corn excited and
higher, the advance ranging from 3 to 4c !;
oktside prices not maintained; 57a57ic for
cash 57iic for August; 5S4a58sc for Sep
tember; 59tc FOR October. Oats stronger
and higher, 35a35!c for cash; 34ia3455c for
August; 34sc for September; 34&&a345 for
October. Pork stronger and higher, Sl7. 80
for cash and September. lard stronger
and higher, S11 80 sal1.35 for cash; S11.40
for September; $1045 for October:
$40. 925a10.95 all the year. Bulk meats
moderately active and higher; shoulders,
Whisky steady and unchanged