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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
The New GRAND army Commander.

General Paul Vanderyoort, the newly elected
commander. in.chef Of the Grand Army of the
Republic, is in the city, visiting at the residence
OF Justice Miller, his father-i nlaw, No. 14l5 Mas
sachuselts avenue General YanderYoort is a
resident of Omaha, Neb., where he is connected
with the United States mail service. He entered
the Army as a private, and served with great
credit He was among the prisoners at Anderson.
Yille and was among those few who survived all
Since the organization Of tho Grand Army Of tho
Republic he hus been one Of its most active and
valuable members and has risen from the ranks
10 the highest office In the society having served
In all the grades but one. The Grand Army or
ganiZation now numbers 10000 posts, which rep
resent the same number OF towns. There are 20
departments aud membership Of 100000, which,
under the vigorous management of the new com
mander, Is expected TO Increase ~ 10000 this
year, General Yanderyoort has made the follow
Ing nominations OF staff officers John Taylor,
Philadelphia, quaItormaster. generals j. w. Burst,
Sycamore, H., Inspector general; J. Il, Carnahsn,
indianapolis, Judge. advocate general
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
wnshinrton CITY n,bIe socIc,y.

The board Of managers of the Washington City
Bible Society Eeld their regular monthly meeting
in the parlors Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation last evening at o'clock, Mr. John 4. Given
in the chair. Grants were made OF twenty Bibles
and ten Testaments and Psalms for the use Of the
veterans at The soldiers Home; one Bible for use
at the meeting room Of the railroad employees. A
communication was received from the American
Bible Society, Gmbodying an address to the people
Of the United States, stating the purpose of that
society to undertake the fourth general supply OF
the United States with the Holy Scriplures--that
Is, to mrni h each family in the Nation with q
copy of the Word of God. The magnitude OF tlls
work eau be imagined when II is stated that scat
tered over our entire territory there are more than
this society. 4 committee, consisting of DR.. Pit.
ger and Mcssrs, BallantynO ana Shields, was APP
pointed to take the whole matter into consideTa'
lion aud report to the next meeting OF the board.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
A RACY RETORT
To the Circular of George william Cur
lis ON Asscsxmcnts

DR.. A, p. HeichhOld, special agentof tho Treas
ury Department, now in Buffalo, has mailed the
following reply TO G. W. Curtis, Esq, president OF
the Civil Service Reform Association:
SIR: Permit me to say 10 you that look upon
your circular letter threatening me with prosecu.
lion II contribute to the advancement Of the Re.
publican party as piece of uncalled for and in.
eXcusablo insolence,
l earn what the government pays me, and the
government pays me what l earn and feel myself
at liberty as Tree American citizen to dispose Of
my money as best suits me without consulting
your selfconstituted committee, anyone else
aud disregard your threats and defy your prose.
cution.
is an ofnccholder dog that you should kick
him in this way, or slave that you should make
him tremble ut your wnrd2 III you think that /
am either you are much mistaken, as | am no
more the slave of the United States government
which is my employer than you are the slave OF
the IlArpers, who are your employers, and have
always felt, and do now feel, that l am my own
master and fully competent to control my own
purse strings
Your impertinence will scare alone the timld
and the half.hearted, II Will alarm no true Re-
publican. believe in the Republican party with
all the zeal of my nature, aud believe the greatest
calamity which could befall the Nation would b.
the elevation to power of the Democratic parry,
and In spite Of what no, butter philosophers may
threaten ue shall sp md my money TO keep that
party out in the cold, and you are Mt liberty IN
make the best oft; but always remember that you
and your committee will be the better of ut the
end OF life IT, you mind your own business and let
that Of your neighbors alone
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

The annual commencement Of the boys depart
ment of st. Matthew'S Parochial School took
place ut 81. Matthew'S Institute yesterday at a.
IN. The school is under the charge of the Chris
tian Brothers, who have given particular atten.
ton to the moral and spiritual welfare of the
pupils who have shown great improvement in
the pnst year. The premiums were distributed as
follow: First divlslon-First premium awarded TO
Daniel OKeefe tor application, department, math-
cmatics, &C.; second premium, jeremiah O'COu-
nor for department, application, mathematics,
&c. third premium, John Clark, for the same.
The Tremums 10 the second division were
awarded as follows: Michael Cahill, Richard
Lcahy, Frank Kelly, Hugh Kelly, Lawrence Man
gan, Charles FaTquhar, George FaIquhar James
Butler, Michael OCounor Robert Leary, James
Clarke Frank Gnrvin, William Locrat, jas, Myers.
Third division premiums were awarded as fol-
lows Timothy Dempsey, Edward Casey, Thomas
Mckeeyer, JOhn Cullen, George Barker, James
DAILY, Julius Golding, William Cronin, John
Donnoghue William Cronin, Martin MCGuTvey,
aud James McFaddCn, Junior department-John
Creavin first premium and testimonial for good
conduct and applications Phil Sheridan, first pre-
MUM for proficicncyi Il, Nj .Clrdle, first premium
for Christian doctrine. Premiums awarded as
follows to the juniors; First division, George
Brown, n, Dunn John Meany James Lydon,
William Nermillon, Edward Murphy, NJ. Kelley,
f. Wynue Dick Meany second division Joseph
Fitzgt raid, A. Neubeck John Leahy r. Bucholtz,
Morris Conner, Edward sutton, Joseph Maloney
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

A little incident happened on Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday afternoon which was witnessed
by but few people, but which created consider
able interest Two well dressed ladies came out
from the Palais Royal and proceeded down the
Avenue, but they had gone buta few steps when
a male clerk and several Of the lady clerks of the
took the pair and arrested their prog 'ess Afer u
brief parley he sud ienly reached among the
clothing Of one Of the women and pulled forth u
richly embroidered skirt, which had been alb.
stracted while making some puTchas' s. After an
other brief conversation the women were per-
mitted To 80 their way, aud the clerk returned 10
the store with The property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

The Theatre Comique summer garden was
fairly jammed last night, tho airy resort being
sought for as pleasant place to get away from
the heat by multitude of pleasure seekers. The
bill is an immense one and reflects great credit
upon Colonel Snelbaker. The famous Kernels,
Kitty Ne,iI ana Llitle Rosebud, Press Eldrldg e,
Miunie Leonard, the interesting Miss Lou Sanford,
the inimitable West and Wray, and the sweet
the audience Interested until the close. Aftor the
variety performance "Mudoon's Picnic" the
most Imaginable Irish comedy on the boards, was
performed with all the above mentioned artists IN
the cast. II you want to laugh and grow fat 90 to
the Comiouc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
The Ln,o John p. Rlak,. watch.

1t will be remembered that man namel John
p Risk, of Silver City, WIS killed by Indians some
time ago. 1t has now been learned that the watch,
chain, aud charm taken from the body of Risk
were found on the corpse OF a "gOod" Indian
killed in the battle with General Garcia In Sonora
recently. The timepiece has been forwarded to
Tues m and is expected daily.-Ari=ona star, Tue
son, June TO-
MIR Risk was Washington boy, and 1t is h oped
that the watch which has been recovered may be
sent to his relative here, unless Of the mis-
the man who took II from the good" Indian for
robbing a friendly red man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

large crowd of people witnessed the game
yesterday between the War Department and Post
Once Department mines, which was the best
played game that has taken place between any of
the Department mines this season. At the end of
the fifth inning each club hal scored four runs
but In the seventh inning. bya series of errors tn
War Department men gave their opponents four
additional runs aud IN the nln,h inning the
Post-O Ilce men teclprucated with three
runs, which placed the score at the close
to In favor Of the Post-OGice Department.
The score YESTERDAY was the same as that made in
two pluhs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

TRoTTING MATINEE.
A TrottinE and n Pacing Race-Coupon
and Little SpInn the winners.

and Little SpInn the winners.
The fair grounds at Ivy City presented a very
animated appearance yesterday evening, and
there was very large attendance to witness the
inaugural racing matinee Of the summer season.
Many prominent people in society and political
,clos were present, and, in a word the matinee
was gala occasion, There were two events Oh
the card-a trotting match and pacing rnce. In
the former were entered Gilt Edge, William X :,
and Coupon, owned respectively by Aessrs Moses,
Drarey. and Milliken. In the pacing race were
owned by Messrs. Draney, Hogan, and Kelley.
The events were not very exciting, Coupon
aud Little Splan having q walk.over after
the first two or three hippodrome heats
had been gone through with Coupon won
the trotting event. after William X. had won one
heat. Time. 2;29l3 2;s7la 2;SS. The pacing race
Time, 2;37l%, 2;4llI 2:39. William X. won second
money in the rot, and srllie Hunter won second
money in the pacing contest. The judges were
Colonel J. c. McKibbin, John GFieen, aud Al
Whiting; timer, Q; NJ Oyster. The waits between
the heats were enlvenei by excellent music from
Professor Schroeders band,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

During these warm days and evenings 1t is moth
ing unusual for friends TO part with the under.
standing for u rendezvous ut Abner's Summer
Garden in the evening, there being no more de.
lightlul resort in the city TO spend the evening
hours, Last evening General sherman paid the
garden a short visit. The Tyroean warblers will,
AZ the close Of this week, give way 10 the Monu.
mental QuaTtette, aud those who have not yet
improve their opportunity during the remaining
few awnings
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

DrlYers Summer GARDEN Is nIghly sought by
hundreds who wish to forget the days busy doings
and oppressive heat at n cool, pleasant resort,
whore everything combines TO make tho few even.
ing houIA pass ~ ~ eerbly as muse, singing,
eau render them. Those Who have visited there
lsfore fully appreciate II, and consider II the,r
hVodie retreat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

Alta regular meeting Of Sumner Lodge No: l76,
J. o. OIL, the following officers were duly Installed
for six months, from July /, 1882 by Brother John
A. Mas n, =. c. Of C. and d, d. G. NJ: Judson
MRlyin, &. OF C.; DR.. samuel Lecount Cook, w. NJ;
John H. Smith, W. V, NJ; Richard Colbert r. 81
Lewis w. Mar,hall, W. A.P.; IL. O. Shields p, ~
NJ; Abram Acweth, Q, C., Henry Owens, l. q
Officers holding over TO- January /, 1888; Fraucis
William Richurdon, W. @. The treasurers report
shows the order 10 be In good financial condi-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
LOCAL MENTION.
rTNmE nRIgmTEsT uNrELLECrs SUE
FER MOST

Young men who have lead life
of excess and dissipation, reform
Give tone to the stomach. regulate
the liver and bowels, relieve those
dull pains in the limbs, rid yourself
Of that feeling Of nausea, bilious
ness, languor, aud nervous debility;
give tono and strength to each
organic function. by using Browns
Iron Bitters, then will you expert
ence genial warmth and awaken
ing life in place of that dead feel
ing of decay and dyspepsia, &C.,
no longer undermine your consti-
tuition. Delay Is dangerous.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
THE sTAR-RouTE TRIAL.


Papers Introduced.
Thestar route trial was resumed yesterday morn
ing Def, Judge Wylie. Mr.. Anthony Joseph was
Gro s.examincd MS 10 tie route from Ojo Callente
to Parrot City, NJ NJ Letters were read written
by Mr.. Joseph. One TO John w. Dorsey, dated
January G, proposing to carry the mails six times
a week for sli, 100. and one January 10, TO S. w.
Dorsey, proposing to carry the mails once per
week for s., 500; one to s. w. Dorsey February 10,
1879, ana one March o, 1879. The writer asks that
the facilities be increased, and states that III con-
sequence Of the snow he had lost several horses.
He stated to MIR. Dorsey that he would carry the
mails over the route tri-weekly, whether the De-
partment desired II or not, and ask compensation
for the service, saying he had
MADE TERRIBLE BLUNDER
A petition was handed to him which he did not
recognize but said he had circulated some. He
was pressed pretty closely by counsel for tho de-
Tense, but his direct testimony was not shaken.
Pedro J. Juramillo, of EritO, New Mexico testified
TO having carried the mails from Clio Caliente to
Animas City, under q sub contract made by him
with John w. Dorsey, in 1879 Mr.. Bliss put In u
lot of official par relating to the route; and Mr.
John 4. Callahan, of the inspection division,
identified certain papers showing fines paid on
the route. Judge Wylie said he failed to see what
the relevancy of these papers were, md that in
tho future they would not be admitted. The court
then adjourned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
t19s PosT.oFFIcE NOTICE

n9stg FoSl-ofFlCb NOIlOhA
The Foreign Mails for the week ending SATUR-
DA July 1882 VIII close at this office on TUES
DAY ut IL n M, for Europe, by steamship Wisconsin,
Via Queenstown. On WEDNESDAY, at IL q. NJ,
for Germany, &c. by steamship Neckar via South;
nmpton and Bremen (letters for Great Britain and
other European countries must be directed per
Necknr }, and ut ll!JO q. m for Europe by steanl-
ship Scythla. via Queenstown Qetters for France
must be directed per scythla, and at p. m. for
France direct, by steamship st. Germain via Havre,
on THURSDAY. at II a. M, for France Germany,
&C. by steamship Westphalln, via Plymouth, Cher.
bourg, and Hamburg Qetters for Great Britain and
other European countries must be directed per
Wcstphnl,an W, and nj 1890 p. M, for Europe, by
steamship Republic via Queenstown. On SATUR-
DAY. ut 4 n. m, TOR Scotland direct, by steamship
Clrcnssil via Glasgow, and ut II M. for Germany,
&c. by steamship Rh, In via Southampton nnd Bre-
men (etters for Great Britain aud other Eurorein
countries must be directed per Rhein " and NJ p.
M. for Europe, by steamship CITY OF Rome, via
Queenstown, and at p. M, for Belgium direct, by
The mails for Newfoundland, by steamship Alhams
bra, close on Monday Mt p. m. The malls for
jamaica Turks island and savanilia, &c, by
steamship Alvo. close on Tuesday at iOa NJ. The
mails for Nenezuell and Cuiacoa, by steamship Val
epcla, close on Wednesday at a. m. The mails for
Mexico. via New orleans, close Wednesday Mt 1880
y. m. The mails Tor Newfoundland ana st. Pierre
Miguelon, via Halifax, close on "Wednesday ut $50 p
m. The mails for Bermuda, by steamship Ornoco
and Porto Rlco, by steamship City of Washington,
close Thursday nt i;30 p. M. The malls for Aspn-
wall and South Pacific, by steamship Colon, close on
saturday Mt 10 a. m. The mails tor Cuba and the
day at 1880 p m. The mails for Honduras and Lv-
ingston, n New Orleans close on saturday ut 1870 p
IN. The mails for China and Japan, via San Fran
cisco. close July T. at p. The mails for Australia
HENRY @. PEARSON, Postmaster.
PoSr-OFFICE. NEW YORK, June "a, 1SS2 Iu28
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
DISTRICT BREYITIEs.


Tor the Middle AaanHc States, slightly cooler fair
teather, nrtheiy 10 tecs,erip ,cnds higher barometer
For Washington. from a. m. 10 midnight
shgbtiy cooler, fair ,Vcdther.
Thermometric readings.-Ta. M, 1902 II a. M,
$3.50; p. M, $500; p. M. $500; IL p. M, 1850
maximum, 800; minimum. 1852
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning
and delivered In 5lb "Ward" prints Mt i0r. per h.
Also cottage cheese, &C. per ball; buttennilk. 90.
per quart, and sweet milk &C. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, go. Call on OF
address 1Ierzog. SOs Ninth street, near Pennsyl'
yania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27
MOUNT VERNON.

"
Tho frequent arrival of steam aunche s and OF pri.
vate yachts ut Mount Vernon bringing parties who
land without being willing to pay the usual charge
has convinced the ladies OF the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation, who have just closed their annual council,
that some misrepresentation must exist In the mind
of the public and they therefore publish the follow
ing NOTES. hoping that II will protect the Association
from further Infringement of It's rights:
RESOLUTION IN COUNCIL;
Whereas no boat except the steamer w. w. COR
CoRAN, which holds an exclusive contract with the
Association IL entitled TO land passengers Mount
Vernon: Therefore, II any such boat shall come TO
MOUNT VERNON,
II will only be permitted to land passengers by pay
ment of the same amount per capita as that received
upon the regular boat, two.thirds OF which amount
belong to the Captain OF the w. w. Corcornn and
onethrd to the Mount Vernon Association, for the
maintenance of the place. Ju6-TuThS&rutf
,NIye TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

THE best Refrigerators are sold by J. w. Boteler
& Son, 923 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-27

You can publish three-line advertisement Of
"Wanted," For Rent" "For Sale" or Lost"
three times for twenty-five cents in THE REPUD-
IICAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-27
Suicide,

WnMINoToN, D.I, March 60. p.
Thtsycr. waito man 70 years old, who has
ptddled medicrs Of hi, own manufacture 10
this city Tor many years. ard who wss known Is
tho lrdian Herb Doctor, was foued hanging TO
., door franc ia bsck roam of his house 10
Heegavilo Thursday sstoraocu. us had been
dead for nearly week lilo secus to have
stood on q poach basket to adjust the ropo,
and, hadiog tina. bis fect still touched tie
loor alter klosIlc sway TIM basket, beat h;a
Knees 10 as to pll1g Ills full weight on tho
rope lilo lett poto showing that ho has
been hs0giDg siIcs Mobdsy. Lilo said he was
cut Of peeciuc, that 10 owed moro than he
could over hope to psy. and that he was tired
Of living. Tho notu also requested thst his
body bo tu:ned to .sleg, that the ashes be
collected. placed 10 o tag ard huog up 10 a
tree, and INST ho wanted 10 preacher 10 a.
tend aud DO sermon ovor his ROMANS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

VIM. Wheatly, 40 Erglishmsr, q w.tc,n,l
CT by trade. wss killed by passenger # i, :.
the Richmond and Allegheny Rosd' ma, ~ Tr 70
ton Forge. Saturday night. VIZ
Msj. W. 7. SulherliD. Of DauvIc, b,s 81,
all bis interest 10 the Milton ard Su,herIin N Svu
row Gauge Hillroad. his mortgage bonds s,esl
on! drawbacks. for $25.C0). The nntpSass,
are Mr.. w. Nj. Watkins. of Miop, n. e 81;
Mr.. Chds Watkins. Il the irp uf mn SI ="
ker l. Watkins, R;chmood. Al
A serious disaster occurred On III, M,
pesko ard Oaio Rail2sy Saturday evsn;,,
abeu: 6 O'Clock. miles esst Ct Ilia,o:, An,',
rain, comp osod Of engine, terder and % c n's'
went through trestlo at tha. poin, owe, H.,
| New river. Tho engineer is reported ir;,,,J
and tho fireman. brakeman. and c,r,sn,0.
wero killed, A forco of carr aters wero o,a'
geo repairing the trcsile, all If whom had n,,.
for suppar but the one who was killed whom ,I
trciu went through. Ssvoral othur mou are s ~,
to hsv, becn Injured.
d.. Robsrt Harrison, an old AMI rroD.ioou,
physician Of Prirc, George county was icnni
dead 10 The road few miles frog the c,nnr
courthouse suaday afternoon, With his rs,,
broken. lie was on bis way to visit pslian,
and it is supposed was thrown from liz brc ~
and killed. The horse Was fouod some t]istsSnms,
away With the buggy badly broken. d.. II,.
rlson ftrm.rly represented his o*uay j, III.
Legislature, and WIS ono of The mes. x;l,,y
known men of his section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-27
Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser

prevailing opinion is that h1r. Teller is slso 10
have place in The Cabinet, thers arg few
who entertain the idea that one OF the vscat clos
10 be created ic tie Cabinet is 10 he flied by
General hshore.
Ii is rumcred here to-day that ME. Nge. OF
ltchmond. is to be appointed u. S. Marshal
Tor tho Eastern District of Firaiuis, vice
Remsdell. who is i'll with BRIGHT distosa, and
that Mir. Fernclj. IatsrcaI Revenue Ccil2oltr
for the DanVillo district who is also 10 bad
health, is to b, removed in order 20 make g
rlooo Tor cfatil-:ead jas.er.
la Iho Suprems Court tc lay Mr.. J. Amber
Saith fled moiioD to diatDias tho suit Of the
! Commonwealth # Virginia Va. Dutcsu and
RarljW. SUCCESSORS 10 ttoHsclvte. snd F. s.
kiddy. deceased Trustees OF tho Il. NJ. 4 y. r..
X. c! Bi., iLvovng tho tile TO the Virginia
| and Western lsli!road. The molion Was
granted.
Mr.. Bigaltw. in the SuErsmo Court. Il day
| entered protest fgsirs! tho m>ien Ct Mr..
| Iyddy ftr witt of hsbc:s corpus 10 tho case Of
roply, but vas cut short by the Court. Bigt-
looks upon this Lyddy motion 40 gu attempt to
get ahead Of him, his idaa being to apply ter q
writ 10 Nav lolk. where Mason ia lmrliS-
stoned.
twas thought pcss,bla thEt decision might
b, rendered day by tho Supreme Court 10
tho AI,uptoa CASE, and soma parties who want
there to hear it Wlra a lille disappointed.
| 10 the Hcuso lciay the Committee on Com
nero, reported adversely upon the bill pre-
vidiog for light house ca tho Wicom!c> river,
in Virgins.
Tho Comptroller Of th, Currency. WHO is
entiu't;d Ti;h tho wiadiug 10 OF tho siflirs CT
tho Ffecdmans Back. will b, able from the
prooecda Of the eslo of tho property ct that
| bark to declare a dividend Of twenty per cent.
| 10 tho depostors. but is Uncertain whether to
pay half OF it now and the other half next
September. or to wait until September ard
then pey The whole Ct IL.
Mr.. Shiphord was too sick to spposr before
TIE Hors, Foreign Affsirs Commlttee TO day
As tho Ways AID Means Committee of the
| House refuse TO make any reduction a tho tax
on tobacco somo of tho Sou!hcra dcmocratio
members of the House arc opposed to any IT.
duc!ion Oh maichoa, proprietary s:anps, and
banks, except on deposits, as the most CT such
tsXss is o:llscted at tho North. Tboy gro in
favor. however. CT removing tho lax 90 a!ootol
| used IN the a1ts.