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National Republican., 1882-08-30

Professor Ponfck, of Breslau, has lately made
experiments on the common mushroom. of which
the following are the practical results: All com
mon mushrooms are poisonous, but cooking de-
privcs them in greater or lesser degree of their
poisonous qualities. The repeated washing with
cold water, which they usually undergo to clean
them, takes away portion Of the poison, and
boiling does the rest; but the water in which
they have been boiled Is highly poisonous, aud
should always be carefully got rid Of Ex.
periments made on dogs showed that If a
dog ate l per cent. of its own weight
OF raw mushrooms it fell sick, but ree0v-
cred if it ute Il per cent. the poison had more
violent but not fatal effect, and if 1t ate . per
cent, it was inevitably fatal :. The water in which
the mushrooms had been boiled was far more poi
sonous than even the raw mushrooms, while the
mushrooms thus boiled could be taken without
hurt to the amount of 10 per cent of the weight
of the dogs body Washing with cold water does
not remove all the poison, so that mushrooms
thus prepared were poisonous when taken in
larger quantities. Dried mushrooms are still
dangerous for from twelve 10 twenty days, and
also the water In which they have been boiled.
They require to be dried for at least whole
month, and only really safe after four months
drylng-LOndOR Neles,
National Republican., 1882-08-30
Invasion OF the Capitol.

Our Democratic evening contemporary
admits that the Democratic Congress
sional Committee have taken two Senate
committee rooms as their political head
quarters. Now, we are shocked at this
What in these piping times of reform,
when political work is deemed degrad-
ing, and every otiicc-holder is notified
that to give dollar to his party is as bad
as to steal thousand from the Treasury,
is political committee to be allowed to
make the Nations Capitol Il den of poll
ticians? Good gracious Imagine Chair
man Hubbell and Secretary Henderson
guilty of what the Democratic Congress
sional Committee are thus confessed to
have done. What blood-curdling cdi-
torials would be written in the great
dailies. What bustling there would be
in the Civil-Service Reform headquarters.
How George William Curtis would tear
his hair and dictate circulars, and how
the light brigade of scholars in politics
would dash to the front to cry out against
the deep damnation of such pollu-
ton of the sacred ground where
meets the American Senate. We
have an eye on you, General Rosecrans
If we should find your old uniform there
in trunk in one of those committee
rooms and your sword near it, much as
we pride ourself OH your personal friend
ship, and greatly rs we have trusted your
patriotism despite your Democracy, we
should at once insist on an assurance
that you were not contemplating revolu-
ton in case of your party's defeat And,
in any event, we think it would be wise
for the Curtisites and the non-partisan
Bourbon Democrats to send on few
don't-give-a-cent young men who pine
for department clerkships to watch the
gallant General and see that his army of
occupation does not extend through the
entire Senate wing. Remember that the
price of liberty is eternal vigilance, while
the price of very fair rooms for commit
tee purposes need not exceed seventy-five
dollars q month.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
Virginia I'm the Next Congress-.

The campaign in Virginia is progress
ing to the great advantage of the Liberals,
who are correspondingly jubiant. One
of the very best politicians in the State
assured us yesterday that from all APP
pearances the majority of John s. Wise
would not be less than 25,O00. The Bour-
bons do not mako the least pretepse that
he can be defeated. As to all the stupid
rot about Generalization and dissension
among the Coalitionists, there is no truth
in it. Mr.. Dezcndorf is not more hostile
than he was last year. and has no addi-
tional Straightouts Mt his back. His
chairman and lieutenant, Mr.. Cala-
han, late of the navy-yard, is even
less belligerent than then. The small
shrill screams of crossroads politicians
who always were fierce Straightouts, and
remain unchanged now, are not evil
dences of loss of strength in tho Liberal
ranks. These worthies were not with
us in 1881, and yet the Coalition majority
was twelve thousand. They fou ght and
screamed and gnashed their teeth then
just as they do now. They created no
| l'tllllI lliNll bAitN NlCtflC llOiiC llONs llS
Republicans are better pleased with the
Coalition than ever, because the course
of General Malone and his friends in in-
dorsing the Administration is proof that
there has been no mental reservation
in favor of the old Bourbon organization.
The return of Mr. Fulkerson to the Bour-
bon fold takes no following with it. The
,nn,,,l md r,,,vth l;uI ri al
sented by Mcssrs. Dezendorf and Jorgen-
sen, will be represented by tCo sterling
Republicans in full accord with the Re-
publican organization in Virginia and in
the Nation. Republicans have also been
nominated by the coalitionists of the
first, third, and sixth, namely, Mayo,
Smith, and Rives. In the State-at-large,
and in the fifth, seventh, eighth, and
ninth districts, the nominees are men of
Democratic antecedents, like General
Malone, but like him forever divorced
from that organization. They are Wise,
Scott, Paul, Farr, and Bowen. Here are
five Republicans and five Readiuster
Liberals, in State with only two dis
tricts having Republican majorities.
The regular Democratic party of Vir-
ginia is not organized. 1t has not re-
covered from the paralyzing effects of
last years punishment. 1t will not in
dorse Massey, nor nominate candidate
against Wise. 1t has given up the race
in advance. The noisy little crowd of
Republican boilers could not muster
votes enough TO carry any county in
Virginia if they could all be made legal
voters in one. They have right to vote
as they please, and to call themselves
what they please. They are in nobody's
way but their own. They will not learn
wisdom by the coming defeat, but will
make the same noise in the next contest.
They mistake desire for strength, and
noise for numbers, and they always will.
Virginia is all right. She will elect six
anti-Bourbon congressman certain, with
good chance for two more. And her
two Senators. Well, the Bourbons well
understand them.
National Republican., 1882-08-30

1--WE captured a spy and handed him over to the
native authorities who tortured him with thumb
Icrews and ordered him to be shot."-EngliSh dis
patch from The seat Of lDGr in EJypt
The great Christian, civilizing nation of
;he world is progressing rapidly in the
direction of an enlightened warfare. Not
many years ago she used to blow her
sepoy enemies from the muzzles of cam
non; now she magnanimously hands
over her Egyptian foes to her hired allies
20 be dealt with according to barbaric
nsages. Meanwhile she herself poses
before the world rs the George William
Curtis of the universe. None but self
styled Christian nation would treat pris-
Dners SO justly and tenderly. Benighted
Russia, for instance, might torture them
with the iron crown, or the rack or knout,
Or other devilish contrivhnce. England
only resorts to thumb-screws. Merciful,
enlightened England! Surely her glory
Is growing brighter day by day.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
H GOT ,EM AOAtN,U
The Most wonderful Snake story or the
CenImrY from Elorldn.

Century from Florida.
A letter to the Savannah Morning Netcs from
Live OAK Fla, says. Florida Is not only destined
to become famous for her orange groves, cotton
folds, aud delightful climate but natural devel-
opments beneath the earth now lend rare aItrao-
tlon and afford an unusual interest hitherto un-
known. most wonderful discovery has just
been made by Captain George L. Fahm and Major
John 4. Roumillnt, which Is no less than re
markab!e cave, located at Dabb's Hole. twenty,
two miles south Of here, on the Live OAK ana
Rowlands Blur Railroad. For the following
description your correspondent is Indebted to MI
j. NJ Hallowes, the urbane ana gentlemAniy
cashier of the Plant Investment Company; also TO
the kindness of Mr.. s. L. Drane, In the employ OF
the same company.
THE MOUTH OF THE CAVE
Is small opening in the earths surface, wild en-
ing as it descends and extends for some forty feet
upon an angle of sixty degrees before reaching
the caves level. The cave is broad, open oham
Der just nfter entering, and extends in width until
lost to view. The heighth of the part explored
varies from to 25 feet and the scenery adapts
Itself to almost every imaginable shape and form,
mnny of which are extremely picturesque ana il-
tcrestng These gentlemen proceeded in q
straight course for several hundred feet, when,
wonderful to relate, they came upon the bank OF
n river and halted; The current Of this river was
rapid and its width considerable They report
that FISH seemed plentiful, Judging from the nglla
ton of the waters. Beyond The river was heard
some dreadful noises, which, combined with the
loneliness of the situation, made them feel very
uncomfortable. They are both of the opinion That
they saw upon the opposite bank
REPTILE OF HUGE PROPORTIONS,
partaking of n ssrpentno fJrm and moving in all
the horrd conOrtiOns peculiar TO II serpont the
opinion sed lhst the celebrated sea serpent
which has been lost all this year bns Just put i'll an
appearance in one of Fiorida's submarine rivers.
Just after seeing tile serpent they retreated t the
open air not wishing To risk themselves any fur
tner So far as their sight would reach the cave
extended In all of its grim grandeur, aud they are
of the opinion that II may extend ior some miles
further. Many bones were found In the cave and
particularly on the bank of the river all of which,
with one exception, appeared to bol0ng TO animals
They also found Il stone Ofcubical form, upon the
top of which We're traces OF fire. the charcoal COW
cred with green substance from the lapse OF time.
This may probably be nm altar of the ancient fire.
worshipcrS Traces a.sO of fossils were plentiful.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
Mr.. Blaine in Maine.

The speech of Mr.. Blaine at Portland
on Monday night was a fit opening of the
Maine campaign, and worthy of his best
days. 1t was broad and national, and
will be likely to wake up the people of
the State to the real importance of the
contest. His allusion to Senator Frye
was generous and graceful. The Maine
Republicans are not going to be beaten.
An encounter with the enemy stiles
factional rancor within the Republican
lines, and Mr.. Blaine's speech will aid in
rallying Republicans in Pennsylvania,
New York, and Ohio as well as in Maine.
The only rivalry among Republican
leaders should be as to who will deal
the hardest blows at the Democracy. Mr..
Blaine's remark about the present i'm
proved state of feeling between the North
and the South is correct if it refers to the
growing national feeling in the latter
section. He might have added that the
alliance between Southern Bourbons and
Northern doughfaces is rs close as ever
but that alliance only represents the old
"political South" The Bourbons never
take in any Northern partners until they
have painted them black and recorded
their title to them. We are pleased to be
able to bear witness, from daily contact
with Southern men, to Mr., Blaines as
sertion that "neyer since 1920 has the
feeling between the North and South
been as cordial and fraternal as now"
National Republican., 1882-08-30
The Campaign "Republican."

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National Republican., 1882-08-30

INC tissue or THE WEEK LY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
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National Republican., 1882-08-30
Ex.semntor Atchi.on.

Senator David Il. Atchson, who, as Presl-
dent of the United States Senate, was, under strict
of the Constitution, Acting President
of the United States for thlrty.six hours between
the close of President Folks administration and
the Inauguration of General Taylor, recently com.
pletpd his seventy-ilfIh year at his homo liz Clin
ion County, Missouri. He is six feet twoinchos tall
straight as arrow despite his age, and tips the
scales at two hundred pounds. He declares his
pyeSght, appetite and general health to be excel
lent, but is gradually losing his memory.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
The Eestive Oyatcr-

The consumption of this succulent bivalve is
said to be largely on the increase. The trade to
the West and the export to Europe increases every
year. The smaller oysters are shipped to Europe,
and the dealers report that the demand is
growing here for the smaller sizes. Some of
Who'll, sale oyster houses in this city, empIoy.
ing at rough estimate 1000 persons and 5000 re.
tailers employing l2,0C0 more. From 5000 to 5000
of these are regular oyster openers. One is re-
garded MS a first.cl hand who can open from
5000 to 5000 day, but some OF the more expert
reach COCO. The oyster season, although by the
books opening on the lSt of September, is not re-
gIrded by the dealers as fully opened until the
l5th-NcIU York Herald.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
MOZE'S TRAMP.


Say, boss, Use nearly ded
From larfin' ut de way
Dat dis poor ni5gah's head
Got fooled de udder day.
1t war dar behind de barn.
Among de rows oh corn;
OATS whar seed q tramp
Estandln' t'olher morn.
His back war turned agln me,
An cu'dn't see his ihcP.
An / tho't I'd risk de chances
To run him of de place.
Den walked along de eow-path,
An gan to yell and holler;
But de cuss he wu'dn't move
TIL ootched him by de collar.
When turned him squar' round
An looked Into his phiz,
Dis nggah war so ofiel scared
My har began TO riz
cried, an larfed, and looked agin;
My scar was all fer nuihn',
For dar war mASsa's worD-out clo'ea
Wild bean.pOle for de stutfin'.
WA NJ Geslals.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
SARA,S HUSBAND.
The Complications of Mr. Bernhnr'it with
VILE. 5IiDcili.


VILE. 5IiBcili.
The Mile. Minelll who has brought an action
before the Tribunal OF the seine against VI. Jacquts
Damala for the recovery of $1,000 francs spent by
her on the account of NJ. Damala, is lyric artist
well known in the provinces and particularly at
Mareilles, from which town NJ. Damala halls 1t
appears that ior some time NJ. Damala was very
intimat, with Mile. Minelli, who, indeed, passed
as Nine. Damula. When NJ. Damala Joined Sarah
Bernhardts troupe and went to Rus ia, Mile. Min
elli accompanied him. At ST. Petersburg NJ. Da-
mala observed that Sarah had cast eyes upon
him, whereupon ho said TO Mile. Mnelli: !" Ma
chcrc, cannot play Joseph. Therefore, In order
that you may not be put in ridiculous position,
go bnck to ance. Sardh's caprice viii pass, and
SO shall save appearances and ut the same tirnc
keep my position III the company. Mile. Mineii
consented to this sacrifice ana returned to France.
NJ. Dnmala continued 10 write 10 her daily, long
letters, and continually repeated his promise to
marry her. Well, one fine day, as the reader is
aware, NJ. Jacques Damala led Sarah herself to
the altar, in the church of St. Andrews Wells
street. Mile. Minelli was jlted The action now
brought by this lady Is for the recovery of $4,000
francs. spent BY her i'll the payment of NJ. Da-
mala's ailors and tavern bills and of the lessons
in defamation which he took while preparing
for the historic Career-at least, such is tile ver
sion of Nile. Minelli Now, what will Sarah say,
aud what will the public say If NJ. Armand Durul
Jacques Damala proves to have been simple
Monsieur Alphonse before he became "le mari
de Mile, Bernhnrdt ?'-LOnlOn World.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
HIGH HEELS.
The Risk to Which Thcy Put the Pcro-
nous LOnEus.

The heel is made too small and too high, and is
displaced forward. Its narrowness makes women
unsteady in their gait, like the Chinese. Their
equilibrium is unstable. Its heighth is still wors ,
1t puts the sole an inclined plane If the
were constantly going down a mountain. aud how
faiguing that is let any one say after trial. 1t
predisposes TO falls. The foot sliding forward on
to the toes doubles them up producing painful
cornS on their upper surface. 1t throws the weight
Oh the ioreioot instead of the heel. Onimus shows
by The graphical method, 10 which we lately al.
luded, that this twists the axis of the foot for
ward, and often produces. painful con-
fractures of the calf muscles, the anterior tbals
and even the muscles of the thigh, due to extra
work required by the abnormal posture to MAIN
tain the body in equilibrium aud prevent /. from
falling forward. Especially is, the peroneous
longuS muscle put OH the strain by these two de.
fccs. Let any one stand bare. legged on one foot,
II watch the tcndons of these muscles in II look
ing-gi AS his equilibrium is disturbed. Every
slight want of bnlance causes one or another to
spring into strong relief, showing their vigorous
contraction. Imagine this going on all day In both
feet and one Gun readily believe that walking and
especially running (well nigh lost art among COR
set-b bound and Chinese.Sh womenl will be
rarely INDUCED in except when necessity admits
of no cxcnse.-McdicdL NelDS
National Republican., 1882-08-30
TURKISH BATHS.

NEW TURKISH HATH (Dk. BoVEESl,
N lil7 street opposite Rlges House Large pool.
good ventilation. Ladies, Monday and Friday. MOI
open Sunday open from TIL 10 p. M; satur.
day, IL p. M Baths, 81; tickets. $3.50.
apo DIR. II. L. BOVEE. Electrician
TVNHE SHEDD DATHs 0o3 L STREET, NEAR
Il Ninth, well known as The Oldest and hest In the
city This bath is constructed with view 10 convsn-
fence. being the hrst hoor Turkish, Russian Sul-
phur and Mercurial Baths given with Skill and ex-
perlence. Shampooer of ten years experience NJ this
estabshnienL Single bath, u; for s.; H. $40. Open
Sunday from a. m. to y. M .mr2gH
National Republican., 1882-08-30
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AeN Won LntCr.

A beautiful floral Offering at the recent funeral
Of Harvard student sent by the classmates of
the deceased bore the letters $. Y, L. No one un.
derstood their significance, but naturally they
were supposed to indicate some noble sentiment
in elias &c or modern phrase a friend whose curl
os!ty was great finally asked their meaning of one
ofthe students "Why, See you later of course"
was the Gnswer.-S iouis RspublicGn.
National Republican., 1882-08-30

PERSONS leaving the city for the sum-
ner can have TIE REPUBLICAN mailed to
hem by leaving their address in the
business Office.
National Republican., 1882-08-30

THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN,, with its full
mount of interesting reading matter,
will be issued tomorrow. Copies in wrap
pors ready for mailing may be had at the
business office.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
WASHINGTON. D. C.. AUGUST 80, 1852.
Population Of The National Capital. 100000.
Amu.rments Tonight.

lBSErs GArDES-Concert.
'HieATnE CoMIauE-Varlcty.
DRivER's sGAnDEN-EntertRinment
iwIMMtNG SCHooL-N. Y. ave- bet. 18th and 18th Sta.
National Republican., 1882-08-30

The Bourbon evening organ in this city
is no wiser this year than it was last in
reference to Virginia politics Then it
was always sure that the Bourbons were
going to beat the Coalition. Now it pre-
diets the same result But its prophecies
have been found to be absurd in the past,
and hence they have no weight with
men of either party now.
National Republican., 1882-08-30

WE regret having disturbed our es-
teemed morning contemporary by throw
Ing doubts as to his confidential political
relations with n colored Nirginian in
Government employ. We are satisfied
we were in error. 1t is very clear that
The published interview discredited by
us was genuine, and not, as we thought,
one of our sparkling contemporary IS
practical Jokes.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
d,ilscEInna

Mrs. Ewing, Chicago lecturer on cookery says
that chicken requires one hour of stewing for
every year of its life At last the secret has been
discovered why boarding house chicken which
is TO be served at CLOCK III the evening is usually
nut on the fire very carly in the morning
National Republican., 1882-08-30

Accommodation nustbe addressed "7bths Eiiio,
ffTHE REruBLIcAr," and to ii,su-p publication NJ, n
hurite feDibty on side Of me paper only, lEuh
ln'ne and residence Of the tUriter attached No
huniedtfons tciu be returned
National Republican., 1882-08-30
SUMMER BOARDING.

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= Greatly reduced rates for september aud October;
large and small rooms hand. omely furnished; man
sion surrounded by lovely lark and Old forest trees
on Fourteenth street and boundary road; entrance
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premises; references required. au23-6t*
r ARGE AND PLEASANT ROOMS, WITH
good board, on ensy terms, at the Herbert House.
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National Republican., 1882-08-30

HAS George William Curtis, of the
Journal of Civilization, been masquerading
In the guise of an Sl,S00 government
clerk? The alleged interview reported
In the New York Times of recent date in
licates about his style of snivel serve us
reform
National Republican., 1882-08-30
FOR SALE-LOts.


A GREAT BARGAIN IN LOTS ON NEW
n hampshire avenue. Two Naval officers will
soon build on adjoining property.
Desirable lots Sixteenth street. near Scott sta
tue
Several large wanted for excellent tenants.
Money to lend at per cent
can supply a number of tenants for houses rent
ing for SIS to s55. Large demand.
WIN. p. YOUNG,
Jy2i 1920 New York avenue.
National Republican., 1882-08-30
PINEY POINT HOTEL.

ST. MARYs COUNTY, MARYLAND
open for reception OF guests JUNE l5 under the man
agement of the owners,
MR. AND MRS JOS, TRAVERS
The hotel has Just been thoroughly renovated, fur
Rishcd and supplied with every convenience for the
comfort OF guests, and Is a trstclass Summer Home
for families,
Special Arrnngemens made for families. Daily COM
municatlon With Washington. Baltimore, and Nor
folk by the fine steamers George Leary, Lady OF the
Lake. and Jane M0seley,
For further information address,
MIR and MRS. JOS. TRAVERS,
jel2tf Plney Point, 81. Mary's County, Nd