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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

Tho Mrs d. A. Parnel Branch Of the Ladies'
Land League met last night ut the residence OF
Thomas Fitzpatrick, esq, No. S25 Pennsylvania
avenue. Ms o'Neill presided, MisSKate A. Din
ncen, secretary. The treasurer, Mrs. o'Rorke was
directed to forward SIS collected during the meet
ing TO Editor Ford. of the Iri4I World for trans
mission to Ireland Resolutions were passed con
demning the muir !erers Of LOid Cayendish and Sec
TetaTy Burke, and expressing the opinion that IL
was the work OF paid Assassins and not of the ma
tiOnal party The secretary was directed 10 for
ward 10 Mrs. Parnel resolutions congratulating
her upon the release Of her son and his ssociates
and the meeLinR then Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
The Cadets Fair.

The fair of the Washington Cadet Corps is still
in progress at Wayland Hail. The voting on the
watch, the shake, piano, and bedroom set is quite
liberal Last evening the hall was crow ded to It's
utmost capacity-so great was the crowd that sew
eral hundred had to be turned away. This popu-
lar military company entertained at supper last
evening the distinguished vocalist Madame
selika, and those who supported her Mt the recent
concert given by the Cadets at Lincoln Hall
Messrs Robert Thompkins, W. T. Benjamin, VIII.
lam Cole, and W, T. Matthews, The supper IN
every particular was grand one A table wal
sci In the upper part Of the hall, on which was the
choice vianils OF the season. The capital CilS
Guards were also present In full uniform. This
evening the GetGsemane and Mount Calvary Com
will be q matinee Much oedt IN the success o
the fur is due to Misses Lucy Speed and Brown
Lleutenanis Cante, Perry, Stewart and Fleetwood
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

The Ohio Republican Association held q large
aud enthusiastic meeting at their headquarters
last evening, Hon, William Lawrence in the chair
II. c. Mcgrew, secretary. Judge Lawrence made
an appropriate address in presenting each member
All elegant engraved certificate Of membe, ship
quite q number of Ohio Congressman were present
and were presented with certificates of honorary
membership, This association las some lSO mem
bers and is In good shape for the fall campaign
], NJ, Miller, NJ, d. Monies, and J.W Ricd were p
pc MED committee TO prepare suitable /, solu
ilons on the death Of john Pennywtt. Twent!
new members were elected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

Miss Fletcher Of Boston, lectured last nightupon
her experience among the various tribes of In
dirns with whom she has lived, at the Consrcga-
tlona Church under the auspices Of the Wonens
NauOnpl Indian Association. senator Hoar pre-
sided aud int oduced Miss Fletcher. The lady
81 ose elOquenLy, but her views Of the Indian
question are entirely too sentimental quite q
large audience we're present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

The National Brewers Association will meet In
annual convention to-day at Abners Music Hail,
which has been beautifully decorated for the ocea-
sion. The following gentlemen who win partri.
evening; MCfsrs Jacob Oberman, MI waukuo :
Allied Uihlclp, MlwuuGcei Char es schwaiY a. d
son, TitusYllle, Pn.; Frederick Dhtmer Detroit
natl,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

As announced in The REPUBLICAN, the Guiteau
case was set down for hearing in the Court in Banc
yesterday. When the court convened the District
Attorney stat d to the court the Chief Justice and
Justices Hagner aud James, that as Justice Mac.
Arthur, who would sit in the case, was engaged IN
the circuit Court, 1t being the opening day oil the
May torn, he moved that tho case be postponed
until to-day, Mr.. Reed had no ObjcCtiC MS TO offer
aud the court ordered hat this coure be puisu d.
aud that e hearing be held in the Circuit COurt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
ChnnlnIn rroCnhe,s lecture.

Chaplain MeCabe lectured at the Metropolitan
Church before large audience last night upon
"The bright side of life in Libby Poison" The
reverend gentleman has an easy manner of de-
livery and dressed his subject in most interesting
verbiage. lie recited how the prisoners managed
to bnnish in degree the horrors Of their captivity
ana told many Anecdotes Of Incidents occurring
In The LIBBY Prison during me war. ne was Ige-
wish was expressed by many present that the
lecture should be repeated at some cOlry day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
OUR AssoolArEp oHARlrrEs.
Meeting of the Donrd OF Managers Lnst
NlRht-nustnesa Transacted.

The board Of managers Of tho Associated Chart
ties met last night Of their rooms on i street. a.
s. solomons, esq, presided i, 8. Emery. secrc-
tary. There were present Mrs. Spencer, MIS- M
+. Walling, Mrs. Judge Smell W. H. Seaman, O. IS
Foster, D. p Mann, r. y. Donaldson, and A. T.
Pardon. The secretary read a letter nom the
Philadelphia charity organization inclosing a
memorial asking Congress TO pnss bill eslebiisn-
ing postal savings banks on motion OF Mts.
Spencer like memorial was drawn up for sigma
turc by the members Of the Washington ass cla-
ton. Mrs. Judge Smell made q report, which was
adopted, recommending the discontinuance OF me
woman's work department OF the central once
until such time as means can be provided LOT ltB
resumption. Tho meeting voted Its thanks 10 MIS-.
Sara A. Spencer md the women who had aided
her for
THE EXCELLENT MANNER
in which they had managed the department
Mrs. Spencer announced thatthe nth SUBDIVISION
would maintain womans work department be-
gnniug In June. A lenthy discussion was held
upon the proper methods TO be pursued by the
association In Its work, aud q committee consist
ing " Mr.. Mann, Mrs. Walling, Mr. Emery, Mrs.
Spencer, and Mr.. Foster was appointed TO con-
sfdor the best methods ana n set Of rules for tho
guidance Of the association presented by Mr.. Mann
were referred 10 the committee. Mcssrs SolQmons,
fatdon, and Mann were requested u nominate q
member to I'LL the vacancy In the board. Bills TO
amount Of el00 were audited, and ni1er the trans
action of routine business the meeting adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
LOCAL MENTION.
DUBLIC VOICE.

1899 AND 13l1 FsTREET, JAM 3, 1882.
GENTLEMEN:
cheerhilly recommend Browns
IRON BITTRRs rs the hest prelnr,-
ton ever brought before the public.
W. II. KENB0STER,
Office OF Edmouston & Co., Fine
Shoes.
TBRowH's IRON B1rTERs is an in
valuable strengthened for tho
nerves, muscles, aud digestive or
gans. producing strength and APP
petite, i
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

The large vesry' room ofthe Fourth Presbyterian
Church, on the corner OF Ninth street and Grant
Place, was beautifully decorated and well filed
reception rendered the popular pastor, Rev. Joseph
r. Kelly, aud his wife by the ladies Of the church
in honor of the eighth anniversary of Mr.. Kelly,
paste Among the guests present were num-
Der OF the prominent clergymen Of the city among
others Rev. DIR. 7. Parker, Dr. Greeue Of calvary
Baptist Church; Dr. PitzcT, Of the Central Presby-
tohan Church; Rev. Richardson, Of Mckendree
Dr. nitlinger DR.. Chester, and other noted dvines.
loral tributes. and Dr. McFarRn, on behalf of the
ladies' OF tie congregation dglive. ed congratula-
tory address, which was appropriately responded
programme followed pleasantly Willing away the
evening and at the close refreshments were served
hN Ih- lnNlps.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

Hon. Fred. Do.r,nss, lecture.

Tho Hon. Frederick Douglass will lecture at
Lincoln Hail to morrow evening for the benefit Of
o. =. Morton Post No. 4, @. A. X. Mr. Douglass
will speak upon 1.-THE Hero Of the Great Conflict"
aud his subject and the intellectual and original
manner in which he handles all his themes, viii
doubtless draw together large audience. Tickets
nre for sale at Ellis NCtzeroUs, Brad Adsms',
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
The Mcnihcr To-Day.

For the Middle Atomic States, udrmer partly cloudy
tSedthcr, local rdfns. soeiy ct1ds, io,otr pressure
Fbr WdJdngion, RON a. m, 10 mfdnfoh-Pdrtly
cloudy wed,her aud rain.
Thermometric readings,-7a. m, Bop; II a. M,
$50; p M, $500; p. M. 500; II p. M, $3.50;
maximum, 1880 minimum, 4o.Ao.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

Fresh Attorney butter churnod every morning
and delivered in 1Sb "wnrd" prints, nj i5c. per ID
Also oottage cheese, &C. per ball; butte milk, SC
per quart, and sweet milk 30. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

Tho Buckingham Hotel, at Fifth avenue and
Fiftieth street, Is attracting the attention Of a
large number of prominent visitors. The house
is complete In all It's appointments, and the res
tauTant is not TO be surpassed in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry. &c. Call on or
address Herzog 3os Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
yania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

Our Junior member 10 now established In his
New York office. No. u WHITE STREET where
he would be pleased to meet customers and show
them through tile New York Wholesale Estnb-
hshments. allowing them TO make their own So
lectlons which we will receive and place In their
homes, prices being guaranteed TO be AZ low III not
lower than same goods can DO purchased for In
the United States.
W. II. MOSES & SON.
pn2 Corner Seventh street and Market Space.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
W. PosToFFICE NOTICE.


s III %sfk Tits saa"s sATHs
RA6 M S5 WEBS 81 1AsSsssP ATson
by SnS RF. S S S S
sh'p SsnSGS VIZ HAVE and e. iI'SG a. M for Europe
On S @ or &SIo pSa by Sf ssS
hip Adrla,Ic, Via ousenstowh tieilers fSr Germany
loS. NJ iSr EuTope 6y, Steamship WIolsnd Via Ply.
ne or SSfsS SG g. Hs%S s a
via qneSSIhsto%5p eers for Germany and Scotland
Ts. Tor Europe steamship ~ Via
southampton ana Bremen and " m. for Scotland
SoS For yBssua eams 4Sdsr a.
via Antwerp, The malls for Newfoundland, by
f mas ras ana S2 wess Id III P s@S
or NspS% SSd sou PSe ~ 81 @ S
AeaPneeSS close on Wed9eshay nt 10 e. m The mails
Sy seaRshp city o 5o &5Sno close fSs
Steamship close on "f hUday az o
n; TIE malls for Cuba and MeHie BY steamship
mails for Jamaica, Turks Island Jacmel, Greyton,
@ o A 4ndSs c 9s New ON F
S sSS t Se W s a q p m ISS mSs for
close on saturday, at 1880 y. m. The mails for
cGp9 and IHR S s S KEsaSSSo close NsS
Francisco eloi aR MSy PgARsoN Postmaster
PosT.oFEIcR, NEW 6oRK, May o. lSs2 APPS
eI@ LIVERY STABLE,
!, between ThirieeniS and Fourteenth streets
Lsndags, ceuPes, Saddle Horses, and everything
esGH asIe. STOCK necessary f0r hr''"'' Hiring
"a plumber Ofvery hno New Carriages Just added to
Si wa asS RR v By Day Fs ESS
Exchange. JA0ly
ec ARbkIIN i9 krYEEY AND t sALE STA
NO. l7Ad street. between Seventeenth and Eight
/ "ehlu htrcttbt
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daily. tDally except Sunday.
Baltimore and Ohio Depot corner New Jersey ave
nup and street.
Morning.
n-Nl
SPECIAL NOTICES.

n~SSFs A MEETING OFTHE EXECUTIVE COM
W. mittee of the Land League will be held at
SheAs Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, WEDNESDAY
EVENING, 1877 p. M, May 10, 1892. All Irishmen
are requested attend the object being express
Indignation relative to the late assassination In Dub
lin, Ireland. THOMAS SMITH, President.
WILLIAM RYAN, Secretary. lie
aIno ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
VIZ WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 8, 1880.
Notice is hereby given the stockholders of the Cap
itol, North Street aud South Washington Railway
that the annual election OF seven Directors OF said
company will be held at the office, corner Third and
Is streets southwest, on SATURDAY, Mny 10, 1882,
between the hours of and 40 o'clock y. m.
CIIAS. WHITE, President.
w. j.. BoUauToN, Secretary. mye5tt
eITsTHE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW
kSS Universalist Church, corner Thirteenth and
l. streets, Will be laid TUESDAY EVENING, May
o. at o'clock. Amer the ceremony the audience will
adjourn to All Souls Church. corner Fourteenth and
streets, where addresses will be delivered by Revs.
W II. Ryder, D. D., J, H. Hanson, d. D., of Chicago,
Rev, IL. w. Rugg, OF Providence, and others. The
public cordially Invited. myS2ts
nNBsTHE SURVIVORS OF THE GULF
w. Squadron who are willing TO Join In organic
Ing branch OF the Farragut Association In this city,
several of which are In hourlshng condition In
philadelphia and elsewhere. will please address W.
\. r.. Republican office. masf
nCS5Je THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE
bSS stockholders OF the Columbia Copper Com
pany at Room 50, CorcoTan Building, on TUES
DAY, MAY TO- at 10 o'clock o. M, for the purpose OF
ors for the transaction Of such other business as
may properly come before the fist meeting Of the
Company. ma2-2&gs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09
n~s3e WASHINGTON CITY BIBLE SOCIETY.
The 1f.y.fourth anniversary of this Society will DO
CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURCH,
corner Tenth and g streets,

commencing at o'clock.
The Rev. PHILIP sCHAFF, ID. D., IL D., chair.
man of the American Committee on the Revision OF
the New Testament will deliver the address
The public are cordially invited. myG-it
n.y. RARE CHANCE.
An Old Established Restaurant of IS years for sale
The stock and fixtures ofthe well-known ORIENTAL
SALOON, corner of Seventh street aud Massachu.
sets avenue will be sold by the undersigned,
ma+0tf A. d. COPIES.
RsS9 his Horse Shooting Establishment to Nos 1908
and laos street northwest where he will be pleased
him with call.
The business hereafter will be conducted under the
firm name Of
ma32wS BRADY q RUSSELL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

FOR THE IMPORTATION OF THOSE DE-
STRING TO FURNISH THEIR HOMES IN A
MODERATE MANNER. WE APPEND THE FOL
LOWING LIST OF PRICES:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09

You can publish threo-line advertisement Of
Wanted" For Rent" "For eale," or Lost,
three times for twenty-five cents in THE REruB
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-09


nBe sCorps ELECTRIC BRUSHES
are strongly recommended to PREVENT BALD
NESS and to CURE HEADACHE. NEURALGIA
and DANDRUFF. Sold by q. @. O. sISiNfS. Drug
gist. cor. Fourteenth ST. and New York ave. ap22
s~.5Fs WARMERS KIDNEY CURE, MRS. PINK.
ESS hams Compound Curcaline, Cams CurnHS Sol
vent and oil the new remedies, at COUGHIlNS,
Masonic Temple Jal9
A~S3@ HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINESo OF EVERY
BSES kind Humphreys Specifics, Extract Witch
Hazel, Imperial 0ranum and other food for Infants
at CoUGHLINs. seis
n~IlFD WEI DE MEY Frs, SAHDFORD'S, AND
w other Catarrh Cures, Kidney Wort Hop and
Iron Bitters and nll the Popular Medicines, Mt
COUGHIINS Temple Drug store. )aio
e>ds IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM NI5U-
application OF FLUID I.iG MTNfN0 win relieve you.
Sold only at CoUGHLIN'S, Masonic Temple. noB
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Established 1862 1862 established.
W. d. MOSES q soN,
Corner Seventh street and Market Space.
7 FURNITURE. UPHOLSTERY GOODS
oARFETs: nEDDIaa:
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SIR BOYLE ROACH OUTDONE.


WAsHNGTOS, July 29.-Sr Boyle R0achs an
nouncemcnt that ne smet rat, saw him floating
III the air. and pro- posed to nip him in the bud has
been eclipsed. Mr.. Logan. speaking in the Senate
a day or two ago in the dispute between the Naval
and Appropriations Committees said: g want to
call the attention of the Senate to one point espec
ally the Naval Committee for they are like a fric-
ton match you cannot touch their rudder but what
they let their sails Ii is constituencies on their
part; they very sensitive"
This rhetorical gem is imbedded in The Record
Mr. Totten did almost as well in the Star Route
TRIALS the other day. Judge Wye made Il ruling
which opened an uncomfortable vista before the de-
fence. Mr.. Totten, whose rhetoric is ambitious
but not always well sustained. shook his head
All. Your Honor" said he IN tones Of grave warm
ing. when you venture on that sea the ground is
very uncertain indeed"
young lawyer standing among the spectators
said in low voice. but one loud enough to be heard
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tart but soon dropped back Ida took up 'no running
at the half mile pole, ard won easily by three icns'
Kinney second and Dodete third ihe .l,nc wa 49,,
French pools paid s32 80. Potomac Moh''"A' ""'A
and Iancewood followed in the order named.
The third race was purse of $3.50 for horses 'na'
have not won ut Brighton Beach this year. % lle'
There were seven starters. Pools SOD; Alsle @o' @
Win sa5 wakefield $685. Gerte VI. $50, and Held $40.
Wakefield had the eni ut the start ana was n1 G
headed winning by TWO lengths. Aisle seconu anu ,a
- n tlird The time l:Oll2. FRENCH
nooIs maid S:ss 80. Edwin A., Gertie NJ. Glenara ana
Poostona aiso ran The fourth was for purse OF
SO $50 TO second, weter weights, lls miles Isere
yr.ro seven starters. Pools sold Babcock ,Foo,
TraveIIer S35 Rob Roy $15. and field 500 Babcock lea
to the quarter pole wnere Traveller pas1el MN
Walise won by length. Traveller second, Babc"ck
third The time 2:OiA French pools pald S9o ~.
Chquot Rob Roy, Fauleonbridge ana oscar WIZ" Ilu
dnsbed in the named The last contest was sen
Ing race Tor purse $3.50 $50 to second weller weghs
III miles over five hurdles There were hye starters
Pools sold: SmOOthwater. $50, Harry o. SD anu n,lu
$40 Delaware took the lead and held to tue aSt n
ole where SmOOthwater passed him and won Win oHo
by two lengths Kingston was third ten lengths p1
The time 22iai. French pools PAD ~ 3D. D"i
gasian and Harry y. finished fourth ana nlth'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-30
ALL THE FAvORITEs BEATEN.

The racing at the Brighton Beach track yes
tcrdav was well attended AS usual heavy fall of rain
occurred few minutes before the first which left
the track in poor condition for fast time The winners
were hickory Jim. Ida b.. Wakefield. Malise and
s,ooothwater. A fayOrte did not win "A race.
The rst race was purse OF $500 $50 TO second for
all ages miles. Uoachnic and Hickory Jim got the
st Of the start and raced head and head to the three
onar,er nole A fmrong from home Hickory drew away
from the field and won easily under strong pull by
length Hotachnie second five lengths before Reporter
The time was lIsl2 French pools paid SO 10 Belle
OF the North ana Elector followed IN the order named
Garfield fell at the quarter pole aud dd not hniSh
The second for purse Of 800 500 10 seoohd'
selling Allowance u miles There were seven st 'os'
Pools sold: Dodette $50, Montauk $35, Ida b.
$40 Kinney 500 and field SIS. Potomac led ut the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-30
SOME FACTS IN A NOTED CASE.


WASHINGTON, July 29.-SOme of the Stalwart
newspapers trying to create the impression that
Senator Miller secured the rejection of the Penn
Yam postmaster IN a thin Senate and that the vote
was easily reversed in a full Senate. The facts are
just the other way. The total vote cast when the
nomination was rejected was IS, and when the re-
lection was reconsdered, Only 45. Senator Lapham
Is now claiming The credit of having confirmed Lam
ming The fact is that the Senator found himself
unequal to this task as he did to that of defeating
the bill for public building at Rochester What
ever credit attaches 10 Lannings confirmation be-
longs 10 POstmaSterGeneral Howe, Mr. Hatfon and
Senator j. d. Cameron, all of whom had TO work
very hard and make a good many promises among
the Southern DemOcrals % accomplish II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.

SATURDAY. July 29-P. NJ.
James G.. Hill, supervising architect OF the Treas =
ury has returned this city from business visit to
Boston.
Secretary Folger made trip down the Potomac this
afternoon on revenue cutter. He will return Monday
morning.
The monitor Nantucket put in commission at
ANNAPOLIS Md, this afternoon. She Will 20 to Norfolk
prior to going to sea.
Secretary Chandler left here this morning for West
Point. n. Y. accompanied by Mrs. Chandler. The Sec
Rotary Will return here on Tuesday next
The House Reading Clerk, who was Frustrated upon
entering the Capitol Yesterday. somewhat easier
to-day, but is said 10 be stu III very dangerous condi-
ton.
The Secretary of the Navy has directed the continu-
ance OF work at the different navy yards under the pres
cnt system of civil organization, for the hrst three
DAYS In August.
The lawful money on deposit in the Treasury to-day
the redemption OF notes OF banks reducing crcula
ton ia S24576I44 5O failed banks, Sl,ll9,336 20 :
banks in Liquidation, Sl2,266GO1 30 making "a total
fund Of S27 962,Os9 10.
Colonel H. G. Corbin Assistant AdiutantGeneral, has
been ordered this city to duty In the Department OF
the South with station at Newport KY relieving Major
James H. TAYLOR, Assistant AdjutantGeneral who goes
10 Department Of the Platte to relieve Major j. i.
Martin. who goes 10 the Department or Arizona.
The Conference Committee OF the japanese Indemnity
Fund bill held "a meeting to day. but failed to reach an
agreement the point in controversy, which Is the
proposition OF TIC House to pay interest ON the amount
when II Is thought the committee viii reach an agree
mcnt-
Secretary Teller has recalled the former decision made
in 1879 In the case OF the Rancho Conta MADEIRA del
Presld Of California aud awarded TO the claimants the
land embraced In the Ransom-Aarit survey excluding
however Pcninsular Island nnd another sha isAhd oo
cupied "a military reservation
At the close Of business to-day United States bonds
had been redeemed at the Treasury as follows Under
the lO7th call Sl55ss $50; lOsth call Sl9.22G,00O;
IO9th call Sl7l4,3OO; lion eau, Hl,43OeYO; lllth
call 100000; ll2th call. Sl2,5SS,ooO; IiS1h oan'
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EFFORTS TO BUY OFFICES.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEEl
WAsuINGTON July 29-The two evening papers
here printed, yesterday, the following advertise
ments:
WANTED-Wil pay 10 anyone procuring me employ
annually less, percentage In proportion TO
salary received, payable monthly. Address NJ IL l.,
star Office
WANTRD-I will pay 800 TO anyone securing po-
stion paying 500 month IN any OF the Departments
Address ia confidence, &. H., CITY Post Office.
III.
WANTED-A gentleman OF good references desires q
position az clerk any Of the Government Depart
nents is willing pay % per cent Of salary. Address
:. W, Lock Box ~ Culpeper, Va.
".
WANrED-A pensioner will pay for one year 800 per
month for situation in any of the Departments that
VIII pay $50 per month Address in strct confidence
Il. D.. City Post Onice.
WANTED-A competent young lady who desires posi-
ton of the Departments VIII give one mar OF
salary to any person securing her the same. Address
Miss GUSSGE NJ. City Post Office.
Such advertisements are not unusual in the Wash
ington papers. 1t would be impossible, of course
to say what proportion Of them meet with success
or whether they do notcone entirely from foolish
desperate people who IN need and think that the
average Department officer Congressman is for
sale. The frequent appearance Of such advertise
mcnts in the newspapers of the capital is certainly
IN its way scandalOus Doubtless cases in which
clerks pay percentages to superiors or Congress
men TO whom they owe their places are rare ;
though if gossip can be trusted they are not