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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-20
FOR SALE-HOuses.

FOR SALE-Houses.
JNoR SALE-oR WILL EXCHANGE ON PROP
II EnrY IN WASHINGTON CITY,
a very desirable home In n country town; build
tnga siiIici.niy large for store, baker, hutch r.
mi liner or oniectOnery, Tor either ( which there
Is II good opening. Address ID. B. JONAS
JuiO-3t1 Shrewsbury, York County, Pa.
INOR SALE-TTE MOST DESIRABLE PROP.
L erty around Washington, ut the west end OF
NtOunt Pleasant and situated at Ire northwest
net OF rark street and the cid Piney Branch road,
anh aiming about IL l-6 acres, and improved by
fine residence containing 20 rooms, with oil the cts
conveniences of gas, hot and colo water, &C.; als1
two Stables carriage house, wood house, Summer
kitchen, &c, combining the advantages of both city
nndcountry. For particulars inquire OF ). r. ltROWN,
1925 Il street northwest ju0-l2t
SS 600 MIL rIo BTY Honioo iSR0oM foI HOUSE
keeping; almost new; Northwest section; plenty. Of
dress HOUSE, Republican Office. justin
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FOR RENT-nIiscellaneons.

A TwO.s L NTED CARRIAGE. WITH A GoCI
IA he rse VIII be rented. with driver, two or thr,
lines y week ut reasonab e rates. Address ItOR0I
Republican Office. Jul13tF
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BOARDING.
THE LEXINGTON,

Corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue
northwest Pleasant and central locRticii opposite
The treasury Department, aud at the junction Of
three lines o street railroads. Permanent aud tram
sient bOarlcrs he accommodate 2 with pleas
ant rooms Also tallc board at summer rates.
juiO-2w Mrs. NJ. I. coLLEY, Proptletress.
VNHE FREMONT HOUSE, WITH ITS FINE
Il promenade balconies. cool, airy rooms and
superior table. will be found most des rabe place
for summer boarding.. lnies, go 3d. ts5. and 30 per
month. jul3
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wANTED-situations-Femalc.

49,
WTANrED-BY AN EXPERIENCED COLI
orea woman, q situation as nurse, chnmbgr-
maid, or honsewnrk, to travel with lady Apply TO
Mrs KATE BELL, Bl5 o street between Fifteenth
aud Sixteenth streets. iu0ar
NTANTED-BY A REsPECTABLE CoLORED
w girl, place to go away nurse; age II. call
streets, Washington. ju2t3tt
WANTED-sTTUATIo BY A NEAT COLI
w ored girl; sewing In private family or TO 70
away Tor the summer. Call ut No. 1882 Fourth street
northwest. ju2O-3tt
WANTED-A PLACE ny A FIRSr.CLASS
w Cook can give gotd Reference Address G. O.,
Republican Otlice. lula3ts
w WTANTED-BY A WHITE GIRL. SITUATION
w ns Nurse with respectable people; no objections
10 leaving city; excellent references. Address a. b.
e. Republican Oflce. Jui7-Stt
NXyANTED-A POSITION AS COOK BY AN
w experienced woman In first class family or res
taufnut or take charge OF laundry no objection 10
country Apply Mt 52l o street northwest. lul7.N
widow LADY. EXPERT IN SHORTHAND,
w desires pos ton 90 private secretary or CORE
apondcnt of senator, or parties Of means going on
extensive tours very best references given Ad ress
CORRBSPONpENCE, 20 East Twentieth street, New
York city. iul2ne
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CAPE MAY POINT, N. j.
Located on beach Rt eaireme point OF the Cape;
one hundred and twenty-Slx rooms, elevators, gas,
hot and cold sea-Nnter bothsi first class appoint,
ments. For ternAs, circulars, 40; addreas
CAhLTON HOUSE,
Cape May Point, N j.,
Cape May Improvement Company, pTopretofa
ma4lIhSatfT1m
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FOR Observation-Disclosures Rooms

NOR RENT-Two LARGE CObfMUNTCATING
IL Rooms, and II desired, kitchen and dining Room,
TO small family. No 1913 NJ street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-20

INOR RENT--AN ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR
II consisting of four very pleasant rooms; bath
uom on same floor; rent, els per month. No. 1900
,iNth street northwest iui7-3tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

Bourbon Congress enacted provision of
law that the President should not exc
cute the laws except TO certain extent.
That is to say, if the law-breOkers
were stronger than the officers Of
the law and their non-military
neighbors who could be called as the
posse comitdtUs, then the laws were not to be
executed. 1t was deemed better to have
the laws trampled upon than that they
should be enforced by the very citizens
trained to arms for the maintenance of
the Government Even instruction in
a Territory cannot now be suppressed by
the President under any existing law.
The instruction act of 1907 was made
applicable to the Territories, but in the
revision of the Statutes it was left out.
This is not party matter. The provi-
sion forbidding the use of the military as
any part of the posse con,itatus was enacted
in times of great party excitement, to
affect the manner in which elections
should be protected. II ought not to out
live that excitement. 1t is to be hoped
that not only the use of the military will
be authorized in the Territories when
necessary to subdue law-breakers, but
that it may again be made lawful at all
times, and everywhere throughout the
country, for the Executive arm to apply
all he force necessary to vindicate the
majesty of the law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
ST. VALENTINES DAY.
Origin of the Dny-Ihe Elaborate Design
shown This Year.

fDhoNn AnAN hNnNs
Next Tuesday Is st. Valentines Day, festival
anxiously looked forward to by young men and
maidens on love thoughts intent. The custom is q
very old one ST. Valentine, according TO some
writers. was n bishop who was behc0ded in Rome
in the reign Of the Emperor Claudius, A. ID. go.
He was so amou us for his love and charity thattho
custom Of choosing valentines upon the anniver-
sary Of his death is supposed to have arisen from
thence. Another writer believes that It originates
from q custom prevalent in ancient Rome at the
festival of the Lupercalin, the ancient Roman fes
tival of publication and expiaton, celebrated an
nualy on February IS, when the names Of young
women were placed in box and drawn by young
men as chance directed. The custom OF choosing
valentines-young men and women who were, for
the time being the valentine existed In England
at a very early date, and was much practlced in
the houses Of the English gentry. There are fro
quent references to II In Shakespeare. SO much for
the origin of this very pretty idea. The philoso-
pher of THE REPUBLICAN thinks that the custom is
merely
AN INVENTION OF THE EVIL ONE
to entice sundry ducats of the pockets OF the hard
worked undergrad Government clerk, so that the
opulent tradesman may profit by II. Yet the idea
Of appointing n day when the bashful but ardent
swain could, by appropriate tokens, convey to bis
beloved those sentiments which his modcsty pre-
vented from giving voice to must be hailed with
uelBnL D1 lHe uTiug VI VIM Nhihh
but can't talk" During the last fow years valen-
tines have been gradually becoming more and
more artistic, until this year the pinnacle Of
artistic excellence seems to have been reached
Never before has such care and time been spent
in their preparation. To say that they arc works
of art Is to use an almost worm out phrase. Tho
design the treatment. the coloring, and the gen
eral finish would entitle some of the more oxpen
slve valentines to be treasured as much as some o
those supposed articles dc iiLre for which
FABULOUS PRICES ARE PAID
The Washington dealers. ever to the front, hav,
secured an extensive and splendid assortment
from the leading manufactures, English, French
German, and American. The designs this year ar
entirely new. Where all make such splendid dis
plays 1t is difficult to award the palm TO any on
| firm. w. II. Morrison offers every size and kind
| costing from few cents up to several dollars
Long and wistfully did THE. REPUBLICAN scrlb
gaze at the long rows of beautiful scented sachet
and cards, and mournfllly jingling his weeks sal
| airy in his pocket decided to buy valentine o
two-next year. James j. Chapman W. II. Bal
lantyne & Son, j. d. Free, jr, E. NJ. Whitaker, AM
| others can make the hearts of several young maid
ems glad If their bcdu1 will only dispense littl
/ pnsh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

Mr.. G. w. L. Kidwell, who is so well and favor
ably known, died suddenly Mt his desk in the
Treasury Department yesterday morning of heart
disease. When he came to the Office he COM
planned of feeling badly and said that there was a
pain in his chest. He was placed on the lounge
and n physician, who was clerk in the Depart
ment, was summoned. lie shortly after passed
away. The remains were at once removed to his
late residence, 1901 Eleventh street. Mr.. Kidwell
was sixty years of age and had the respect and
esteem of all who knew him. He was n native OF
Virginia and had been in the Department since
1856. He was a prominent member of the North
Presbyterian Church. He leaves II wife and two
daughters, Miss Carrie and Miss Florence, who
are prominent In musical circles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

her gallant crew could have escaped
death. Thus il appears that the wise
forethought of Engineer-in-Chief Shock,
chief ofthe Bureau ofSteam Engineering,
saved the ship and crew from destruc-
ton twenty-one months before the three
boats approached the Siberian coast.
When the Jeanette lay at Mare Island
Navy-Yard preparing for her perilous
cruise Mr. Shock made a careful inspec-
ton of the vessel, and among other
changes caused her to be strengthened
by putting a heavy iron truss athwart-
ships. To the sound practical sense of a
thoroughly well-informed and careful en-
gineer officer of long experience we may
attribute the fact that a part--and, let
us hope, the whole-of the Jeannette's
crew are spared to their families and
friends and to the serviceson which
their gallantry and fidelity reflect the
HIGHEST honor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
THE PENITENTrAL SEASON.
Regulations Issued by Archbishop Glib
bons for the Observance OF Lent.

Regulations ISSUED by Archbishop Glib
bons for the Observance OF Lent.
Lent begins very early this year, Ash Wednes-
day occurring the 22d of February: The following
regulations for Lent have just been issued in q
circular letter by Archbishop Gibbons, Of this do
cese
1. All the faithful who have completed their
twenty-first year are unless legitmately dis
pensed, bound to obseryethe fast of Lent .. They
are to make only one meal u day, excepting sun
days. 3. The meal allowed on fast days Is not to
be taken til about noon. 4. Flesh meat and fish
are not to be used Mt the same meal during Lent
5. A small refreshment, commonly called COLA
ton, is allowed in the evening, not to exceed the
fourth part of an ordinary meal. g. AT the COLA
ton IL Is permitted TO use bread all kinds OF fruits
salads, and vegetables. The use OF butter. cheese
milk and eggs is also tolerated; by virtue of long
established custom. T. General usage has made 1t
lawful to take in the morning some warm liquid,
us tea, coffee or thin chocolate made with water,
and mouthful OF bread. g. Necessity and custom
butter in preparing permitted food. 0. The follow
ing persons ARE exempted from the obligations of
fasting; Persons under twenty one years of age,
the sick, nursing women, those who are obliged to
do hard labor, all who, through weakness,
cannot fast without great prejudice TO
their health 10. by dispensatlon the use OF
Sundays and once day on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, with the exception of
Holy Thursday and the second and last Saturdays
ofLcnt. II. The faithful are reminded that, besides
the obligation of fasting imposed by the church,
this holy Of Lent should be, in an especial
manner, a time of earnest prayer, of sorrow for
sin, of soclnslon from the world and Its aInuse-
ments, and OF generous Almsglying. ~ The
paschal time extends from the first Sunday Of
Lent till Trinity Sunday, during which time all
Catholics who have attained the use of reason are
bound prepare themselves 10 receive worthiy the
holy communion. The holy season of Lent Is a
very proper time, also for children to go to their
first confession. which they ought to do generally
when about seven years of age, Parents should
this,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
SOLID MEN OF TEXAS.
They Want Deep Water and More OF IL
I'm The lsnIYrafnn HnrhOr.


ia the GALVESTON uarbor.
A delegation of citizens of Texas, consisting Of
Messrs. Jemison, Runge Blim, Willis, Davis, Belo,
and Kopper are in the city to present to Congress
their views in regard to deepening the Galveston
harbor. Mr.. Kopperl is president of the National
Bank of Texas, and for many years chairman Of
the finance committee Of the house of representa-
tives Of Texas. Mr. Beloi proprietor of the Calves
ton Neivs the largest paper in that State. Mr. Jemi
son is merchanta and banker ofthe firm of Jemison,
Grace IL Co., Galveston, and E. s. Jemison e. Co.,
New York. Mr.. Runge is president Of the First
ational Bank, Galveston, and member of q
large importing firm in Galveston. Mr.. Blum Is a
member of the largest exclusively dry goods firm in
Texas Mr.. Willis is one of the leading wholesale
grocery, dry goods, and cotton merchants of that
State, and Mr.. Davis is brother OF Ex-Governor
Davis, and is prominent merchant of Galveston.
These gentlemen come here as the representatives
of the railroads, banks, the Cotton Exchange, and
Chamber of Commerce, representing trade Of
SIS. 100000. They will be heard by the Committee
| on Commerce Monday morning,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

was in Kentucky lately, and was introduced
to an old Bourbon who had the title of Colonel
before his name. After becoming little ac-
quainted / finally ventured innocently to ask:
"on what side did you fight, Colonel, and gain
your military rank %
"Pm no id soldier wasn't in the wah at all
sah."
you must excuse me, but noticed your title OF
colonel, and concluded you were in the war"
"No, sab. I'm a colonel by the code, sah If q
man wings one man he Is a majah by the code
sab; and, if he wings two he is colonel by the
code, sab. I'm colonel, sah."-Chicago Tribune
GorresDOndfncr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
More in Regard to the soldiers Home.

To the Editor of THE REPUBLICAN;
Referring to letter in your issue of this morning
doth instantly under head of "Soldiers' Homes
Again." permit me to say that the purpose of my
letter iU The REPUBLICAN of the 4th instant was
mainly to relieve General Patrick from the charge
of having consented, in obedience to the die
tation of tho present board of managers, to so
discipline the Dayton branch as TO make 1t " more
like military prison than home" Iquoted en-
tire the paragraph from the letter OF the 2Sth I'LL
timo to which made reply. desire now to add
that my information as to the present condition Of
the homo in question came from stnlwarts Of tho
most pronounced type, who recognized General
Patrick's sterling integrity and worth and spoke
in the highest terms of his management as Gov
ernor. As to the political complexion Of the pres
ent board ofmanagcrs of soldiers homes, and the
desirRbility or necessity for the changes therein
suggested by your correspondent, have no doubt
the present Congress will settle that question to
the entire satisfaction Of all concerned, 1 am a
stalwart Republican; have never been anything
else Ny name and address may be given to your
correspondent, but shall not trouble you with
further communications on this subject. W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
InsDiro.Iounl spea,.InR.

II is confidently expected that Tallmadge Hall
will be taxed to its utmost capacity tomorrow by
the audiences that will gather to listen to Mr..
Cora V. L. Richmond, the gifted trance speaker.
She will deliver two addresses during the day,
at 1O45 and at 7;l5. Mrs, Richmond Is without
doubt tho most wonderful inspirational speaker
now before the public, and stands without rival
rs an expounder ofspiritual doctrines. Her power
of language her poetic vein Of expression, her
beautiful and sublime language, makes her lee
ture veritable poem, aud the time spent in lis
tening to her seems like hearing beautiful poem,
written in the soltest and most musical metre
Those who are interested In thcsubject and those
who wish TO pass an instructive hour should not
fail TO hear Mrs. Richmond tomorrow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

There was large number Of callers at the White
House yesterday, aud the time of the President
was fully occupied up to the time of the meeting
of the Cabinet. All the members were present ex-
cept the Attorney. General, who is absent in Pha-
delpha. Among the callers were Senators lap
ham, Hoar, Cameron, Mcpherson, Beck, Miller of
California, Mcmillan, Hale, and Representatives
Wait, Calkins, Grape, Harris Of Massachusetts,
Houk, Moore, Robinson, Mckinley, Burrows,
Morey, stephens, Shallenborger, Watson, and Rus
sell. The Dakota delegation, numbering seventy
five, called upon the President yesterday and paid
their respects, They were then shown through
the White House,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
The Attempt to Murder Mr.. Barton.

Whatever grievances Mr.. soteldo may have had
ngainst THE REPUBLICAN he made the great mis-
tako-espeoially fora jourunlist-of seeking redress
pistol in hand. In the deplorable result the public
will only recognize the fact that he suffered the
penalty no invited by deadly personal assault
This style Of settling newspaper difficulties should
be relocated to outskirt civllzation.-Ercning star
The deplorablo affair at THE REPUBLICAN, office
last night emphasizes anew the oft-demonstrated
folly of proceeding by violence to redress gricv-
ances, imaginary or otherwise EreninJCrit
There is no one connected with THE
REPUBLICAN office who does not sincerely
deplore the fate of the rash man
who invited his death by a MUIR
derous assault upon one of its
editors. That the fatal bullet
came from the pistol of his brother and
accomplish adds horror to the tragedy
"They who draw the sword shall perish
by the sword" That the premeditated
attempt ofthc two desperate men to muir
der Mr.. Barton failed in the execution
is q result over which all will rejoice
Not q more genial man lives, and there
is not in the newspaper profession moro
faithful, intelligent, or untiring worker
The determined courage with which he
met his assailants illustrated hi
true manhood, We hope it vii
be long before any editor vii
be called upon again to make so desper
ate fight for life upon no other provo
cation than that the occurrences ofevery
day life are recorded as news under hi.
supervision.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

The winning and dining by Mr.. Davis, the Presi-
dent of the Senate, is noted for being so much in
contrast not only with the habit of Wilson and
Wheeler but of himself The Chicago Times ayers
there is no political significance in it, but the St
Louis Globe Democrat ventures another opinion. II
says: "If the rotund ex-Judge told the truth as II
lies in his heart of hearts II would doubtless ap.
pear that this winning and dining has ut least re.
mote connection with the senatorial election tc
take place in Illinois before many months.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

The anti Bourbon sentiment In Texas has
broken out in new SPOT, according to an Austin
dispatch TO the Galveston Ners of the 9TH. We
quote: "Quite number Of the prominent young
Democrats of the State moving wrest the con.
troll of the party from the present chiefs, and have
about agreed upon a programme. The affair has
been arranged by correspondence, and IN early
day has been appointed for meeting. Failing in
the reforms within the party lines that they seeb
to enforce at the next State convention 1t is un.
derstood they will rebel and set up young De,
mocracy of ayowCd liberal and progressive tenden
pipsn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

The elegy on Madam Blaize touchingly
asserts that
Her doctors found when she was Dead her last
disorder mortal.
There will be just such a painful lack of
previousness in the experience of the
Bourbon patient and attending doctors.
These learned disciples of Esculapius
will LUMINOSITY explain the demise of
Bourbonism and try to satisfy the coun-
try that death resulted from cessation
of the vital functions"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

To-day Is the seventeen birthday anniversary
Of Hon. Alexander IL. Stephens, the distinguished
Georgian statesman and scholar, As is his cus-
tom on these occasions, he dimes in his rooms at
the National Hotel to-day his colleagues in the
House Of Representatives from Georgia. This
evening, from seven to nine o'clock, he will well
come such his friends in the city as may favor
him with a call An autograph album has been
presented to him by the wife OF his old and ln'
innate friend, Dr. O. p. Culver, and In which she
has inscribed very beautiful SHORT poem.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11
SLOW AND SURE.


Slow and easy Arthur goes
SLOW and sure
Bored by friends and vexed by foes,
Weighted down by petty woes,
Such as time alone can cure
SLOW and sure.
Men and measures he must scan
SLOW and sure
Building wisely as he can,
on fair and careful plan,
Solid work that may endure
Slow aud sure.
Silent lip and open car
SLOW and sure
Teach him how TO sound and steer
Through the channels safe and clear,
Though the tangled ways allure
SLOW and sure.
AnXlously he looks ahead
SLOW and surei
Cautiously he seems TO tread
Where the snares and nets are spread,
Making every step secure
SLOW and sure.
Slow and easy lot him go
SLOW and sure.
Surely II is betterso,
And the peoples faith win grow,
1.-The be but true and pure
Slow aud sure.
-Hel0 York sun.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

The issue Of THE WEEKLY NATIoSAt RErURLrcAN
commenced on Thursday, January 3. 1857 Hsu hand
Iore doutie sheet Of eight pages dndGGysir columns
contains he from an parts or The ,r0,id, and Is
uecidly Interesting as combining ne proceedings OF
he Executive, Legislative, and judicial branches fue
Government, including the appointments, promotions
pssiOnmets aud disBissd1 IN al departments n Cor
e,rmcrt service contains f report OF army and
many movements and orders. includes "a special
reut,c The political personal and social nctrs and So
cictV 0osSip OF the Meteorological
IN short II Is ne best aud only trecE3y paper IN
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

THE little circumstance that Mr. Shelley
has for four years occupied another mans
seat in the House by reason of gross and
outrageous frauds should not be held to
give him u title to the place. Mr.. Shelley
should lock arms with Mr. Chalmers, and
both should move out by the flank in
close order.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

THE fact that valley may have been
liable to suspicion of moisture years age
is no reason why it should be put in
the list of navigable streams in the river
and harbor bill for this year. We insist
on such development of humidity that
water can't set up good abb. And, as
in duty bound, will ever pray.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-11

MORE suicides occurred in the United
States during the first ten days of the
current month than ever before in any
similar period. Happily most of those
who took themselves hence conferred q
favor on society by fastening their exit.