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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-08


which is equivalent to saying that it is
essential to be quick as well as brave.
Another inscription thus accounts for
tragedy in which a man shot his wife
and then killed himself in dismal
gulch near Del Norte 1.-TWO poor ten
derfeet-couldn' stand the altitude. -
Chicago Tribune.
About year ago tree fell across
the platform of Il street-car in the out
skirts of Philadelphia and seriously in
jured the conductor, who expected to be
cripple for the rest of his life. All
sense or feeling had departed from his
lower limbs, upon which not even gal
vanic shock produced the slightest effect,
and several doctors gave up his case as
hopeless. About fortnight ago the
conductor, while reaching as far as pos
sible for an article above his head, felt
something in his back snap suddenly and
violently. When he recovered from his
alarm he found that sensation had re-
turned to his lower limbs, and he is now
at work on his car again with his old
health and strength, Chicago Herald.
"A strange phenomenon was OBJ
served the other day at Bartlett's Reef
lightship, off Saybrook, Conn, which re-
sembled tidal wave on circumscribed
scale. The vessel was lying perfectly
still on q sea calm as mill-pond, and
not breath of wind stirred the atmos-
phere, when all at once an area of about
a quarter of an acre was lifted out of the
depths to a height of twenty-five feet,
churned into foam, and in a second threw
the lightship on her beam ends, almost
swapping her. The phenomenon sub
sided as quickly as it appeared, but the
billowy roll continued for long time
afterward. Captain Edwards, who was
on board at the time, states that he saw
similar occurrence about the same place
nearly sixteen years ago.
George B. Wall, of New Utrecht,
N. Y, in his dying observations regret
ted that he did not begin right with Mrs.
Wall. He said that if he had thrashed
her well when she first struck him she
would not have repeated it, and have
gotten into the custom of beating him,
he never returning it because he would
not strike woman. From the neglect
of coniugal discipline it came about that
on day when Mrs. Wall had missed the
ten o clock train, and had come back to
vent her mischance on Mr.. Wall in the
usual way, and he, for the sake of peace,
had left the house, she followed and
fetched him back, and then shot him
with a pistol. She made him say it was
an accident; but when relieved of the in
timidation of herpresence. the dying Mr..
Wall said she did it to kill him, and then
he uttered the lament that he had not
begun right-a lesson to all men. Chi
cage Jou7ndl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

New potatoes are selling in Portsmouth for ten
cents per peck.
new iron bridge over the Meherrln River has
Just been completed ut Hicksford.
Mayo's Bridge. over the James, at Richmond, Is
being thoroughly oyerhauled and repaired.
The Roanoke (Roanoke County, Machine and
Cur Works have ordered SoOO,OOO of new machinery
Botelourt County now has sevonty.two miles Of
Tallfoad, which Is SXty-seyen moro than II had in
1870.
Tho Tobacco City Boat Club, OF Iynchburg,
propose 10 hold regatta In that city during the
summer.
In Richmond each good dog Is entitled to a
medal, aud the police are now calling attention
TO the TACT through the city press.
Major Thomas 4. Ballard, Of Hanover, has been
appointed deputy United States h'shul by Mar
shall Il. +. Hughes, OF the eastern district
VIII. Yates, condemned to be hung at Chat ham,
ON the 2Sh day Of next July, Ii engaged In writing
history OF his life, the greater part OF which is In
verse.
william Tlbbs, sailor on the United States
steamer Enterprise, fell in the dry-dock at the
nayy-yard, at Norfolk, Saturday night, and died
Sunday from his injuries.
Ex-Governor William Smith, OF warrenton,
will deliver temperance address, in which no
will favor local option In Alexandria, on Monday
night, the 18th inst, in that city.
Lynchburg has directed Its council committee on
light TO make some pacific recommendation 10 the
council In regard to the matter OF electric light
for the city and this, no doubt Will be done at the
next regular meeting,
At a Joint SEES ion Of the Readluster and Repub.
llcan Executive Committees OF the city Of Ports-
mouth, on Friday evening, q resolution was
adopted indorsing Captain John s. Wise as candi
date for Congressman at large.
II is stated that the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Company have begun an extension Of their
line from Newport News to Old Point. The dis
lance Is only nine miles-no grading OF conse-
quenoe or bridge. building and IL is thought tho
work Will BIO completed within sixty days.
OF the eight young gentlemen recently appointed
assistant surgeons In the United States Army with
the rank Of second lieutenant four are graduates
OF the medical school Of the University OF Virginia
viz, W, T. Hopkins, Of California; O. Il. Bar
and William .. Owens IT,, OF Lynehburg, Va
Charlottesville Chronicle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05


The date fixed for the regatta OF tho Plate Print
crs Rowing Association is the 18th Of the present
month.
The Columbias will send q crew 10 Detroit in
August to engage In tho races for the National AS
socintion. They will have Ellis Ward to train
them for the event.
The n.t OF series ofTaces to be inaugurated by
the Bluestrng Club will take place this afternoon
from point opposite ViS-a-vis landing to buoy
one mile and half away and return The only
contest will be slngle-sculing race between
members In new rncing gigs, the starters being NJ
i. Johnson, T. Ii. Harding, #. j. Clarkson, and j.
q. KeCne The time OF starting is fixed for {
o'clock sharp, and It is the earnest wish OF tbs
members OF tho club that members of other or
carnations will help them in having clear
course.
Tho Columbus held an enthusiastic meeting
Saturday night There was n large attendance
and n lively interest was manifested in all tho
proceedings. Mcssrs. Ford, McNcale, Murphy
Phillips, Brown, W. r., and II. q. Keywotth wert
elected active, and Mcssrs. Hodges and Green in
active members. Arrangements wero set ON fool
for another excursion in July, and an nppropria'
ton made for improving the up-ryer landing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
"weIIIa hnnId rm,lc..

"Do you love me, Ruport7"
The son rays Of the evening sun were thinning
the rocking ircetops with halo Of golden splendor
the zephyrs Of the night were kissing into SOM
nolencc the flowers that by day had smiled in the
meadows; the doves nestled their downy heads
under their wings, little voting that the halcyon
days ofpotples would soon be presents while tho
old man had tho l.dog out in the barn putting
q wire edge on his teeth. Such Is the chrome that
presents itself to the rapidly dying reader
Esmcralia w. Pike was not handsome but her
manner had that blithe uaiveto about II peculiar TO
Washington boarding house gravy. As she stood
there underneath the lindons dressed IN n hlmy
costume OF fly on-the .butter silk her ily-whlte
hand toying with Rupert simpsons moustache
one must needs look twice TO see what it was.
DO You love meT' the girl asked again, chok-
ing back sob that was yelling up from the last
glass OF soda water she had taken.
Rupert did not speak for some time He was
| to suit him. Amer moment his answer came in
| slow, dactylic cadence, with accent on the ante
penult.
How can you ask me this question: Esmeroldn?
| My whole lfo as you must know, is bright tin
| pan, which reflects your every humor. My very
| cxistence depends on eating literally, sleeping
| prodgally, and seeing you between meals. With
| out what am To-
Tho girl gave II up.
eyes, datling," continued Rupert, "ifwe can only
put I'M job on the old man we will speed away
| TO parts unknown. Once In the open country"
At this point the dogs chain broke. Let us draw
q veil over the picturc.-Ffom an JdW and No Ice
| Cream" By Mdrdt Hdis'edd aud key Cohen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

Mr.. Hurlbut, son of the late Minister to Peru,
and who was with his father when he died, Is in
the city. He says that his father regarded Ship
herd as a crazy man on the subject of the CochC t
claim. He knew there was not the least founda-
ton for the claim, and that Shepherds scheme
had no basis whatever. He paid no attention to
him. and used to laugh at his strange letters until
he lost patience with the fellow, and heard that
the people of This country were apparently losing
sight Of the main issue. and being carried away
by the pretensions of Shipherd, whom he knew to
be n fraud, and his alleged claim ~ be nothin q
ut all. He sent the whole correspondence back
to the State Department, and then for tho first
time 1t was known that Shipheid had offered the
bride OF quarter ola million of his worhle stock,
because General Hurlbut had never told anyone
about It but his brother, who had advised him to
go on to his post without making n disclosure of
t. Mr.. Hurlbut will be here for some days set
Ting up his fathers business 1t is not likely
that he will be summoned TO appear before the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, for they have al
ready full evidence which conyinces them OF the
fraudulent character OF Shepherds pretensons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The Departmental Baseball Leasuo held q
meeting at St. Cloud building Saturday night to
arrange for the opening season. The following
schedule Of games was adopted, to BIO played
during the month Of June: 9th, War VS.. p. o. d.
9Th Treasury VS.. Interior; 18th, Signal q. p. o.;
8th, Interior VS.. War; 9th, T. o. D. VS.. Treasury
10th, b. f. b. VS.. G. p o. 18th, Interior VS.. Signal
18th, Treasury VS.. War; 18th, p. o. d. vs. b. E. p;
18th, G. p. o. VS.. Interior; 10th, Signal va. War:
18th, g. p. o. VS.. p. o. D.; 18th, Treasury vs. b. E.
b.; 10Th, b. +, j, vs. Interior; 20tb, 7. o. ID. VS..
Treasury. sd, Interior VS.. p. o. d.; 9th, G. p. o.
VS.. Treasury 25th Signal vs. b. l. B.; Goth, z. o.
d. vs. War: 27th, Signal VS.. Treasury: 2Sth, u. f.
p VS. Interiors 25lh, Warns. q. p. o.. 90th 1nterifI
VS.. Signal; July ], Treasury p. o, D.; ID, War
Va. b. L. r.; 81, G. =. o. VS.. Signal The following
are the definitions of the contraclions used: 7. r.
b., Bureau Engraving and Printing; =. o. d. Post
ONCE Department; @. 7. o., Government Printing
ONCE; Signal, Signal Office; Treasury, Treasury
Department.; Interior, Interior Department.; War
War Department,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
DALTlMoRE AND ONO RAILROAD.
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUpLERl
STEEL HAII.Sl

THE MODEL FAST AND THE ONLY LINE
| THE EAST AND Tile WEST VIA WASHINGTON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
An Exp.n.,ye Pub. Doc.

A Representative from rural district received q
few days since request from one OF those nuts
ance constituents who are always writing for
books, that he would send a copy ofthe collection
of patents electricity recently gotten up at the
Patent ofice. As the Representative feels that he
shall want every vote next fall that he can get, he
stepped in at the Patent 0hice and asked If he
could get copy of tho collection. lie was told
that he could, but only by paying the cost price,
few extra copies having teen prepared Suppns-
ing that II would be half or three Of dol
lar, the Representative pulled out q one dollar
bill, and asked what the price was. To his horror
the reply was four hundred aud fly four dollars
and seventy mine cents He didn't Luy the col
lection. This collection was made by order of tho
Commissioner of Patents to send to the Interna-
tonal Electrical Congress. There aro 3,S25 patents
appertaining to or bearing upon electricity granted
prior TO July l. 1884, oil reprinted In uniform style
and the drawings reproduced by photo litho-
graphy. They are arranged In sixty-nino sub
classes and bound in sixteen quarto volumes of
about 1000 pages each. A few additional copies
were printed aud bound for sale, but Congressman
cannot be expected to give away many of them
Washington Correspondence Boston Journal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
THE COMMISSIONERS,
Current transactions ut the various Ms
trfrt O0lecs


The District Commissioners Saturday ordered
payment Of $50 each to Frank McNichols and
Michael o'BrIen, informers' money under the Re-
vised Statutes Of the District in the lottery ticket
cases.
Chief Cronins record OF fires during the month
OF May shows that there were only FIVE alarms to
which the Fire Department responded. The last
IRE was the destruction Of tho Chronicle building,
and this was the only serious one during the
month, the damage, exclusive of this fire. being
only $3.50; fully covered by Insurance. The loss
at the Chronicle fro has not been officially deter.
mined, but will not exceed $4,000 or $4,000.
The Commissioners have recommended the
printing ofJ00 copies of the Building Regulations
in their amended form for the information Of
builders.
Major Lydecker will probably return from Chi
Cago 10. day.
District Commissioner Morgan has, at the in
stance OF Mr.. ]. ii. King agent for the $. r. G. A.,
sent note to Health Officer Townshend, suggest-
ing that small shed and stalls be erected below
tine District pound fence for the use of glandeTed
horses, so placed as not to interfere jeOparlize
the stock Kept there. lie states that the District
can furnish The material necessary for such sttuo
tuic. MIR. King will be consulted as to just what is
wanted.
Tho Commissioners Saturday reappointed Mr..
john ii. King, agent for the s. z. c. A. MS special
policeman for one year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
Touebinu I'm ,bc Extr.m.

OF the plan for the Democrats to nominate Cen
eral Hancock for governor of Pennsylvania the
Philadelphia Telegraph Republcan) says: "such
proposition will hot DO entertained by those who
arc General HancOcR's sincere and disinterested
friends lie is not the for this crisis. "-Net0
York Post
The 7ciegrdphs anxiety for General Hancock Is
touching ny reading between the lines Of Rcpub-
lic0n journals 1t will be seen that they think the
man for this crisis" on the Democratic side is
one of the political hacks Donrbons whose cleo
ton as governor would not permanently endanger
their party supremacy IN Pennsylvania. General
Hancock would be elected by larger majority
than any other candidate who could lie put on the
Democratic ticket, and his election would ut least
make the State fair fighting ground In 1891. That
Is why Republican cditrrs think he Is hot the man
for the crisis.-Sunddy Herald.
Yes, and the Herdids anxiety for General Han
cock is touching" to an extent that would seem
ridiculous to the average mind. our:contemporury
was one of the first to urge the nomination, and
most ardent to advocate the election of General
Hancock to the Presidency. The later fatal cleo
ton result to its fvorte ought to shame the author
Of the Herald criticism away from cndoavoring to
help make the great defeated general merely gov
ernor of n State,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
Norfolk and New York Steamers.
TIE STEAMER LADY OF TIE LAKE

THE STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE
will leave her wharf, foot OF Sixth street. every Mon
dav, Wednesday, and Friday vt 5:3O O'clock u. M
Monroe,
CONNECrINu AT NORFOLK WITH THE hos.
TON AND PROVIDENCE STEA MlGltS
FiTst-CllSs fare 10 Fortress Monroe and Norfolk 81
Round TRIP fnrC TO Fortress Monroe and Norfolk NJ
Second class iNre to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk 50
FiTSt-CasS fare to Plney Point and Point Lookout 50
Round tr flTr u Plney Po ut and ~. lookout 80
SecOnd-Class nre to Piney Point and Pt Lookout rs
leturnlpg leaves Norfolk Tuesdays, Thursdays
and SATURDAYS at p. III.
TIE NEW YORK STEAMERS,
JOHN GIBSON and j.. q. KNIGHT leave Pier a.
East River New York every Saturday at p. m-
and Georgetown every Friday ut u, m, For pArto-
unTs apply TO Agent, 0j Water street. Georgetown
Tickets and staierooms can be secured ~ general
ONCE, 63 Fifteenth street In Nat Met Hank, Is and
o. ticket office, 1851 Pa. ave- ST. Mark Hotel aud az
boat lfeSl ALFRED WOOD secretary.
Notice to Mt. Vernon Passengers.
The Steamer W. W. CORCORAN,
which has been recently built and furnished a. Z.
BLAKE, Captaln), Is tho only boat allowed 10 iani
passengers az Mount Vernon Wharf Round lrip a.
including admission to Mansion aud GroundS
Steamer leaves eyenth street DAILY lsunday AZ
j, MCH. HOLLIN0SwORrH.
l. T. BLAKE. Steamer W, w. Corcornn. lot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The United States sreamer Dispatch, Comman
der william r. Bridgman commanding, arrived a
the navy yard on Saturday afternoon about
o'clock from SANTANA Bay. Island OF santo Do
mlngo, where she has boon stationed for the pas
six months with q surveying party on board 70
the purpose of making an accurate survey of tn,
bay. The Dispatch left the vyynrd IN this cit,
last December, and since that time the officers o
the ship have been constantly employed on sur
veying duty. The health Of the officers ant
crew nro good.
The United States steamer Speedwol Is beinI
rapidly fitted out and will be ready to commission
in about ten days.
The United States fish commission steamer Look
out, Lieutenant Commander William NJ. Wood,
was hauled out of the water on tho marine rall
way IN the east ship house ON Saturday afternoon
for extensive repairs 70 her bottom.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The eleventh annual commencement Of the law
department OF Georgetown University takes place
at Ford's Opera House next Wednesday evening al
O'clock Hon. J. Randolph Tucker, of Virginia
will deliver the address The salutatorian is Mr.
L. A. Smith, and the valedctorian Mr.. o'Bricn
of the senior class. The graduates are Messrs
Frederick Dudley Carson, Thomas Hampton, b
Lit; Charles Norton lronsde, a. b.; john W. r.
win, John Altheus Johnson, A. B.; John T. Martin
Joseph p. 0Bricn. a. b.; Charles Peter Smith, Lyn.
don Ambrose Smith, A. b.; Francis Tourney, Will
lam Tindall, NJ d. and Thomas j. White
DR.. Tindall is secretary to the District Commits
sioners, and Mr.. White clerk OF the Senate Commit
tee on the District. The degree of Master of Laws
for third year Of study, will be conferred on
MeSeir Edward Oldham Russell a. r. and Ans6,
Steele Taylor J. p.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The tirst concert at the White House grounds
this season by the Marine Band took place Saturday
afternoon. The attendance was large, and the pro.
grnmme, which was published in Saturdays RE.
PUBLICAN, was excellently rendered by the baud
under the skilllul direction of Mr.. John r. Sousa.
Some one has made decided mistake in placing
The stand on the hill where much of the finer eff
feet and delicate shading Of the music is lost,
cept by those who stand close to the musicians.
The stand should be located In the hollow Just In
front of the White House, and then the sound
would be heard, BY nearly every one on the
grounds especially II there wns sounding board
over the stand, as there should be.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
LOTTERIES.
Ia- 3 T.

This is The only Lottery erer rotcd on and in
dorSed by The people of any State.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The services at the Church Of the Reformation
lutheran on street, 1.-THE intersection of Penn
sylvania avenue, on Capitol Hill, were OF more
than ordinary interest yesterday. In the forenoon
the annual congregational meeting of the church
was held and in the evening strong addresses on
behalf OF tho Young Mems Christian Association
were made by the pastor, Rev. w. e. Parson; Mr.
Thomas X. Cree, OF New York, the travelling sec.
Rotary of the International Committee, Y. NJ. G. A.
and Mr.. Theo. A. Harding, general secretary OF
the local organization. The attendance was mod
erately large.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

A statement Of the financial condition of the
Northern Market Company corner Seventh and c
streets) Just issued to the stockholders by the
treasurer shows the receipts from the GO per cent
paid In on stock, notes, sale and rent of stalls &c.
to have boon sj2,992.9i; disbursements for cost OF
ground, erection of market building, annex
watchman, and with cash on hand s52 1924. The
assets OF cash and notes held by the company, in.
dependent Of the market house grounds and para.
phernalia belonging TO the company, amount 4
Sl AS, aud the liabilities due on cost of ground
Sl0,9sO. This company obtained its charter no
quite one year ago, and the marke.- house wal
opened for business last October.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The penilenllary Tor District Offenders having
been changed from the Auburn State prison to the
Eric County IN. " penltentIary. the following
prisoners have been resenlenced to the latter
place: Martin ]. Casey, assault with intent to kill
Martha A. Bergeyin, Tor four years; Eugene BOs-
ton, James Smms, and Frederick Williams, burg
larry, three years, These prisoners were sentenced
by Justice Cox at the March term and not sent or,
the government in the meantime changin g the
prison, aud resentence became necessary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
knights orst. Peter Anniversary.

Yesterday was the tenth anniversary of the
Knights Of ST. Peter, and the members Of that
organization attended st. Peters Church on Capt.
to Hill In full uniform. The mass was offered for
the repose of the soul Of the founder of the order
the late Rev. Y. T. Boyle. who ten years ago last
rendered by the Sunday school children and was
exceptionally fine. An eloquent sermon was
preached by Father 0'Sulliyan, the pastor OF st.
Peters Church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

very large audience was present at the Church
OF the Ascension yesterday afternoon, where Rev
Job Turner conducted special service for deaf
mutes, OF whom a large number were present. In
GLIDING nj of the students from the National Deal
Mute Asylum at Kendall Green. Mr. Turner has
Just returned from an extended visit TO Mexico
where he found two national institutions for the
deaf and dumb in existence, and much OF his ad-
dress consisted In describing these and his obsor-
vations in that little-kno sister republic. The
next special service for deaf mues will take place
AT Ascension Church, SUNDAY, Oct ober |.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

Dana is an alleged purist yet he keeps OH say.
ing in his paper "noue have" "any have.''
"neither have" and 80 on At the same timo he
calls to account those who speak of the President
of the United States as His Excellency," though
this was the precise form of address used by Dana
when he applied for the post Of collector of the
port-which he didn't get Truth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05
Naughty.

A naushty story says that the Rev. Mr.. Min, of
Chicago bought parrot which shocked him
whenever caller entered by shouting Damn
the book agent Damn the book AGENT" that he
n well-k known Presbyterian minister OF the city,
and That, pondcring upon this, he was led to
abandon his religious belief and preach the famous
Lake Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

THE city treasurer OF Milwaukee, Wis, Michael
Krause. esq extolling the praises of 81. Jacobs
OIL, said. In my opinion st. Jacobs Oil is sure
cure for rheumatism every time have used that
and, In my judgment i has no equal In that line.
II Is grand discovery"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-05

The fning OF julius Chambers 81 900 for libelng
Senator MCPHERSON was absurd, not to say unjust
There was no malice In the publication, and be-
yond losing his temper, the Senator suffered no
injury. A thousand dollars for ruilling Senator's
temper Is too much.