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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The concert to be given at Lincoln Hall
next Monday night is looked forward to with fur
more than ordinary interest Mile. Maria Litta,
who will be the principal attraction, is a prima
donna who has excited the admiration Of the most
competent critics, both in Europe and this coun-
try, her voice having been pronounced marvellous
by so eminent musician as Sir Jules Benedict.
The company that will support Mile. Litta will
comprise the following well-known artists: Miss
Hattie McI,sin, the coming contralto; Mr. ii. l..
Cleveland the popular tenor; Mr.. Montrosc Gra-
ham, baritone Qate Of the Strakosch d Hess Grand
great cornetist Miss Nellie Bangs, the brlilinur
pianist and accompanst. The sale of seats COM
menced at Metzerotts yesterday, and goodly
number are already reserved.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

"WITH all departments of the Govern
ment in the hands Of the Republicans
says coruscating exponent of the Dem
ocratic faith, 1--WE shall be in a position
to make political capital out oftheir mis-
takes" The inability of the Democratic
party to utilize such capital is fatal
damper to this pleasing hope. AS solar,
lunar, or artificial light would be wasted
on the cyeless fish of Mammoth Cave,
so are political advantages thrown away
when passed within reach of the degen-
crate Democracy Of these days. As well
give blind man lantern as endow tho
feeble and rheumy senility of that party
with political capital.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
MEssRs. WILLETT g RUoFF.
Their Extensive Display or furs and WIN
ter wraps-The Dunlap Hat.

ter Wrnps-Tho Dunlap Hat.
Yesterday was busy day with those
enterprising furriers Messrs Willett C Ruof THEN
establishment being throngca all day with lady
customers, who were inspecting the array of elc-
CANT wraps with which their counters are loaded.
THE REPUBLICANS fashion reporter dropped In to
feast his eyes on a seaskin cap and was an inter-
estcd observer of the rush. lovely brunette, from
the, West Bnd, was seeking a winter wrap.
up up her mind. First. her lovely form
was draped with circular, llnod with the fur Of
the Sibc rian squirrel Ofthese there was huge
marvellIeux, and sultan. Then that amiabs
salesman. jack Lane, called her attention to the
array ofseaskin sacques, ami finally CONVINCED hef
That % q Ss
season. 4 stately dowager departed in a beatiac
state of mind, having purchased o
sealskin dolman Of extraordinary length,
make personal inspection Of the stock, the SCRIBE
found bewlldering array OF luxurious garments
Rolande silk sacques. tnr-lined and most beauti'
lined with bright shades of silk, old gold, garnet.
and bright crimson predominating; sealskin
gloves to keep dainty diBits from the nipping and
eager air and ladies sealskin hats that were
"JusT TOO LOVELY"
to quote the language OF lady who
was trying one on. Tho Dunlap hat
is another speciality with Messrs. willett Ruor.
There were displayed In silk, opera, and felt, and
made the WORK Of that famous ma serso 4csegvedy
popular with the exquislcs-uf Che Capital. When
The firm first sought 60 Introduce these hats here
the demand was confined TO a few special orders.
sales of the Dunlap hat, and the tiles of Genln.
Beebe, and Amldon have gone 70 the rear, Pluck
and high regard for , printers d ink haye made
line In the city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

A whip of sole leather, two feet long,
burned in the centre to make II hard, oiled at the
exlremilies 10 make Il pliHble, and mounted on
hickory handle foot ana u half long, Is the ex-
quisite instrument with which an officer OF the
Wisconsin Industrial School for Boys is said to
have been In the habit Of luiOrcing order and pun
iShing Ohensvs among the lads under his charge
His fivOrlte plan, according To accounts given by
the pupils, was to strip on boys outer clothing
tie lin over chair bHck, ami lay on the lash
until tue blood flowed prOtusely. The charges
have been denied by the officer, aud Il close exam
ination into the matter has been Instituted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Now Is the Time 70 subscribe.

The price Of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
BY mail or at The Counter is THREE CENTS for
single copy ttUo ,ceeks, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
one month, FIFTY CENTS; two months, ONE
DOLLAR; three months, ONE DOLLAR AND A
HALF; Sir months, THREE DOLLARS one
gear, SIX DOLLARS, postage prepaid By the
publishers.
n is delirered IN Washington and the sub
urbs by carriers al the same rates.
There is no better time than Me prcsaito
subscribe for the lireliest, brightest, and best
newspaper published al The National Capita'.
Send copies to y0tr friends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

JONI KELLY has been applying the
corrective lash to the backs of insubordi-
nate Tammanyites with his usual force
and precision. AS an exponent of the
best thought and Hottest aspirations Of
modern Democracy Mr.. Kelly, with his
lash, ranks at least ten degrees higher
than the Sage of Gramercy Park.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

UTTERLY groundlcss is the fear, so freely
expressed in sundry Republican papers,
that the Republic is in danger Of disaster
by reason of the transfer Of able and ex-
perienced statesmen from the House TO
the Senate. There is ability enough on
the Republican side of the House for any
possible contingency. Gentlemen who'd
not push into leadership when they were
not needed in that sphere of usefulness
will now find themselves ut the front in
the natural order of events. Those who
are indulging in tremuIous trepidation
aboutthe House during the Forly.seyenth
Congress may let their perturbed spirits
have rest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Nm press is sloMly ndontinp the plaI

The press is slowly adopting the plan
originated by the REPUBLICAN Of keeping
the population of the city where pub.
lished standing permanently at the head
of the editorial column, If all papers
would adopt this plan, then wherever a
newspaper was seen the size of the city
or town where published would be known.
This would be of general utility to the
pubic, aid in procuring advertisements,
and be useful to all newspapers in their
exchanges.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Normal Cla.. sIceiinR.

A Normal class meeting will be held
in the Sabbath school room Of the First Presby-
terrain Church, on -Four. and-a-half street, this
evening, beginning at half-past seven o'clock.
Subject "The Training of Teachers" This meet.
ing, which is the first of series, Is not confined to
the teachers Of this school, but Is open to any one
who may care to attend. and teachers and Bible
class scholars OF other schools nre cordially In
vited TO be present. The meeting will be con
Quoted by Mr.. John B. Wight superintendent of
the First Presbyterian Church Sabbath school.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

0NE of the candidates for minor Office
in the organization of the House is gen.
tleman whose excellent war record CHI
titles him to proper recognition, but whose
well-developcd faculty for fomenting
discord, creating strife, and making enc
mics suggests the propriety of providing
for him where he will not be liable to
incUssant friction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

WE have from rural editor the awful
menace that in certain impossible con-
tingency the indignant Democracy will
hiss the Republican party off the stage"
For our part We don't care what other
contenlptuous thing tho indignant
Democracy does " if it will on stop flap
ping its ears, 1t has kept up that kind
OF nOise too long.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

THE report that President Arthur in
tends to transmit his message to Con-
gross in manuscript is, We trust, true,
such course COMFORTS with President
Arthur's conduct in official matters dur
ing his brief time as the Executive off
Nation, and Is in itself the dignifed and
proper manner fol him to communicate
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

THE most unsoemly thing that will DO
observed in the Capitol next Monday will
he the occupancy of seat in the House
by Chalmers The Elections Committee
will not command the respect of decent
men in any party if it delays hosting
him. lie has no more right to a seat in
that body than he has to an armchair
among the four-and-twenty elders in the
New Jerusalem.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
The Nebraska Association.

The Nebraska State Association met last
night at Cosmopolitan Hall, and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year; Walt. NJ.
Scey, president; Thomas G. Upton, vice presl.
dent; George W. Smith, secretary J. W. F. Will
Jams, corresponding secretary James w. Moore,
treasurer. The association agreed to join the Yir
gina Association In tho sercnade TO be given to
Senator Malone. General George II. Roberts. the
Nebraska boys iavorite, favored them with one OF
his lively speeches, The association will here
after meet In st. Georges Hall, No. $40 Eleventh
ar
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

THE recollection that members of the
last Democratic Cabinet with which the
country was afflicted used their time and
facilities in strengthening an incipent re-
bellion and destroying the Unions means
of protecting its own life ought to tenn
per the zeal Of Democrats who feel dis
posed to give the President their advice
in the selection of his Cabinet. There
are some things that never outlaw, and
too many of these are found in the Demo-
cratic record. Inlamy has its staying
qualities us well rs honor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

THE author of that pathetic song which
tells the sad story of weird woman
standing on "lone rock by the sea-"
looking out over the wide and desOlate
expanse Of ocean for the return Of her
lover who, years and years ago, sailed
from home and was never heard of more
is going 10 seize upon kindred theme
Hendricks Waiting for the Presidential
Nomination land indite a touching bal
lad that, drifting ON the stormy tide of
time, will move the hearts Of men and
pump the tears of maidens until sublu-
nary affairs are adjourned sine die by the
world-encircling blast of Gabriel's horn,
DIR. Tilden will subscribe forsix illustrated
fspies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

TIE report that our Government is buy
ing ironcIads in view of possible South
American complications is II wild absurd
ily. There is no authority on the part of
any department to make such purchase.
We shall have good ships of war when
Congress authorizes their construction
and provides means therefor; not till
then
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

MAJOR DANIEL, defeated Bourbon candi.
date for Governor of Virginia, is to be
presented with a gold-headed cane. A
pair of good, strong crutches, of some in
combustible material, would meet press
ing political want of his party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

THE Northern Pacific Railroad and the
Canadian Pacific are both sure of compile
ton within few years. They will open
up vast areas of the best wheat-growing
lands and give fresh impetus to emigra-
ton. The Northern Pacific will be COM
pleted much sooner than its Canadian
rival, and will stretch across more in
viting region of country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

READERS Of the Washington Post are
beginning to harbor the dawn of sus-
picion that that paper is not entirely
satisfied with the title by which Presi-
dent Hayes held his office. This may be
q coming question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

IT is a very severe strain on public
feeling to abide by the law in the case of
Guiteau, but the interests involved are
too great to be sacrificed to even just
Indignation. Judge Cox knows his duty
and will faithfully perform it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

SOME thousands of the bills that died
with the Forty-sixth Congress will be
put into the chute again as soon as the
Forty-seyenth Congress gets settled down
to work. Happily there is small chance
dor most of them to escape q second
death
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The "house-warming" to be given by
General and Mrs. Mcfarland ts the Kansas peo.
pie this evening, at No 500 Fourteenth street
northwest promises 70 DO one of the most enjoya-
bic society aii1iTs of the season. The entire Kan
sas delegation In Congress- as well as all Kansas
employees in Department service are expected to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Anorr all the imnortant nnnointments

ABOUT all the important appointments
recently reported have been unsupported
by the President and remain unknown to
the alleged appointees. 1t is supposed
that when changes actually occur they
will be heard Of by the President and
those most interested before they are
telegraphed by enterprising correspond
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

with the legislative department of the
Government. BY this course all scandal
of Il premature publication through the
newspapers will be avoided. General
Arthuris proving himself a model Presi-
dent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Chicago Fables.

A Wolf went to Theatre and said to
the Man in the box.ofllce: How much is a ticket
to the Patti concern
"Ten dollars" replied the Man.
T he sagaciOus animal looked ut him steadily for
a moment and said: "li you will come to my
country you can get any Office you want. You are
the biggest wolf have seen this season land
wHgging his tail heartily he trotled away.
ms iaUle teaches that there Is no racket SO
good but what somebody wi II drop Oh 1t.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

HUMBonDT and Agassis would have
passed splendidly if examined by civil
service board, but they were not qualified
for clerical duties. Rufus Choate would
not have earned his bread at any clerical
Sccupation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

As THE pavement about the Treasury
building is better than it was some years
ago we suppose the next civil.service
commission will be able to surpass even
the record of the old one in the celebrity
with which it will draw its pay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

INSTEAD of whining for a new issue,
why don't the Democracy go back to 1879
and stir up the souls of the faithful with
a revival of their old shibboleths about
"Grant's bull-pups?" The past is rich in
material adapted to Bourbon capacity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The Court of Claims met yesterday, and
Hon, Gleni w. scofeld, late Register of the Treas
ury, was sworn in. Mr.. scotleld was commissioned
as judge OF the Court of Claims on May 20 last by
President Garfield to illlthe vacancy caused by the
Navy. The court, without transac,ing any further
business, adjourned until Monday next, the date
fixed by law for the converting OF the next regular
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The fair for the benefit of Union Lodge
of odd Fellows, at odd. Fellows Hall, Navy Yard,
Is one which deserves to be well patronzed. Those
having the arrangements In charge are active aud
energetic aud the display Of articles is extremely
varied, covering every description of things useful
US well as ornamental
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

First Old Darkey-l ben sick a pow'ful
while, was cold a. a spring snake, but de Lor'
KEEP me, an here ! Is.
Second Old DaTkey-But, whars dc snake.
Fist Old Darkey-Oh, snuked him out wild
Ia leiuJah Joy Fact
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The traditional credulity of mounted
marinesis rank sbeptcism compared with
the measureless gullibility ofthose Eng
iishmen who expect to realize on con-
federate bonds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Acou,,tcd of Attcmn.ed ou,r,9.

ROCKVILLE, Nh, Nov. 29.-Isaiah SOUR
rel, on trial for an attempted outrage on Minnie
Nugent, aged fourteen near Sandy Spring, Nd,
was acquitted last night. The trial took place In
the Circuit Court here. before Judges Lynch aud
Bowie. Henry G. England Joseph Dawson, and
Phillip Laird were for the defense, and George
Peter and others for the prosecution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
A Granger, who lad safely harvested his Crops

Granger, who had safely harvested his Crops
came to II large city 10 buy himself an OvercOat
Tor eli TO keep out the Chilly Blasts of Winter. AS
he was walking along the street u Young Man
who was elegantly dressed came up and called
member of having seen him before. They talked
away very pleasantly for awhile, and finally the
Young Man SAID WELL how Is everything up
your way this FallT'
The Granger repned: "oh, we are getting along
pretty well, but the suckers don't bite nIuCh."
Then the Young Man turned around IL corner
and was not sCcm by the Granger again.
TINS luDlO teaches that some tricks are so old
that even people in Milwaukee have heard Of
hmm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

= IT will not be possible for any number
;of toadying Bourbons 10 blot out or OBJ
'scure the splendid record made by Mr.
blaine when he led the fight against the
brutal and bloody methods by which
Southern Democratic solidity was
anbiauaI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

GIBSON is such general utility man
shat one wouldn't be surprised to see him
seeking employment as a special assistant
physician-at the Columbia Hospital
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

AN epidemic of wife-beating is passing
like hot wave across the continent.
The papers are full of tear.lifting ac-
counts of this cruel diversion. But the
public never gets glimpse or hint of
The other side-of puny husbands ca
ressed with broomsticks, pokers, or mop
handles in the hands ofburly and bellig-
erent wives
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

A GOOD many editors see fit to ignore
Che fact that Judge Cox is compelled to
Stord to the assassin Guiteau all the
rights that would belong to citizen of
the highest standing arraigned for the
murder of the most obscure man in the
United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

Mr.. MAcVEAoH's only defense is found
in the doctrine of preordinstion. All
this had to be.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

MICROSCOPIC views of the ragged rem
nant of MacVeagh's reputation should be
,draped in mourning for his lost oppor-
funities
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

BEFORE the breach between Editor Wat
ferson and Mr.. Voorhees, on the tariff
question becomes iweparable we ven
lure TO suggest, in the interest ofharmony,
that the whole matter be referred to
General w. $. Hancock for an authori-
tative statement Of Democratic doctrine
ON nroteCiion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The Presidents message will be read
I'm both Houses of Congress before it ap-
pears in the Oregon newspapers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

The United States will not essay either
che part of bully or thief in the af-
fairs of South American belligerents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

DENocRATIC organs are in error in sup
posing that it is the duty or mission of
the incoming Congress to redeem all the
promises of alleged reform broken by
the Democratic party during its six years
Of ascendancy in the House. The public
good demands thatmost of those violated
pledges should remain fractured to the
end oftime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

An aristocrati duel is reported from
France, in which prince and baron have been
fighting over newspaper article 1t is well, per-
haps, that they did not join issue and pitch into
the editor, as In TINT case the man OF iron would
pair OF ihem,-NelV York Commercial AdtCFtiSer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

ENGLAND is no more likely to sell Glib
raltar than Queen Victoria is to marry
Mr.. Tilden.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30

NrNETY-NINE times in hundred when
you scratch professional reformer in
politics you find fraud. Sad, but true.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-30
Adam.

Adam was not provided with n wife
until after he had received everything else
GiobC. Democrat Ho wouldn't have mad much Of
collection II he had started with only one wife,
AHd Californian, In his case she proved one too
many, aud got him Into "A scrape
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1881-06-28

On the 25th Of last month Pat Shea
was killed in Benson, Arizona, by .
man known - Texas Shea Q II
Howard aud Texas were playing cards,
when dispute arose. Howard struck
Texas In the face. and che latter drew
. pistol. which Was taken away By the
bystanders. He then tried 70 get hold
Of shotgun which WAS behind the
door. but was prevented. As he left
the saloon Shea fred at and missed
him. Texas then went to Riley's saloon,
followed by Shea aud Harlon. known 90
'Of Wheeler. both being armed. On
entering Riley's saloon they asked for
drinks and inquired if Texas was there.
Being informed that he was not, they
both began firing through q canvas door
leading to . back room, hitting Rileys
cook IN the knee and James McCord in
the left leg. While they were shoot
ing. Texas walked around 10 the front
door armed with . sixshootcr and q
shotgun loaded with buckshot. and saw
the two men shooting ~ they supposed
ut him. He then took deliberate aim,
shooting. and killing Shea instantly,
then ran 10 thu rear Of the building,
took Spsniard's horse and left for
parts unknown.
Shea was formerly on the Comstock
and was known a. . pretty tough char :
acter. Que day he stole canary bird.
He vas arrested. tried. found guilty
and the Jpdge ssot him to the coanty
jail for thirty days. Ton Daly, Who
YES - tss time special policeman and
deputy constable. vas detailed 10 take
Shea 70 the lookup. and on the way
tried 10 console the poor fellow on his
hard lot and the severity Of the SEN
tenos. Well. PAt.' sAid DAILY, 'it's
lucky 70 are that ye didn't sthale .
turkey. fur Il yez bad the Jedgs would
have sint ye mp liza