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National Republican., 1883-12-28
Tho Knight. Temprar Give Thanks.

In the ticket office ofthe Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, corner Fourteenth street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue is displayed q handsom oak frame
inclosng the resolutions adopted by the Atlantic
club of knights Templar upon their return from
their recent pilgrimage to the triennial conclaYe
OF the order ut san Francisco
These resolutions embody the thanks OF the
pilgrims 10 the Baltimore and Ohio company for
throughout the trip, and the excellent arrange
ments carried out with other railroads to ensure
speed AID safety of the train. There were thirty
pilgrims from Washington on the train, which
consisted of six cars that made the trip from Bal
tmore to San Francisco in siH'and-a half days
running time.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
PERSONAL.

John G. Bethune, New York, manager of Blind
Tom, the musician, is at the 81. James,
Miss Lima Singer, from Toledo, Ohio, Is in town.
and spending the holidays here with relatives.
II. Booth, Alabama; II. j. Lemon and family,
London, Eng, and J. Y. Ewart, New York, are At
the 81, James.
Mr.. William A. Mulloy, crier of the district su-
preme court, Is confined TO his bed With serious
trouble OF the brain.
Mr.. L. q. Letter was registered In New York last
sunday, where he spent two days arriving home
just in Time ior his Christmas dinner
s. s Kicker and wife, II. W. Brown and wife,
D, Brown and daughter, New York. W. g, Larned
Chicago; Alex. Neill, Maryland, are at the Riggs
house.
Robert L. Waller Virginia; Mr.. and Mrs II. J.
Windsor Baltimorei Miss Fannie southwick, Il.
H. Dixon, New York; Jonn o. Farrell, Toledo, are
at the Arlington
Chauncey NJ. Depew New York; w. G. Davis,
Syracuse n. y; Win. f, Moore and wife, Brook
lyn; Henry G, Johnson, Pennsylvania, aud j. s.,
Hines Baltimore, are AT Nillarus,
Dr. B. Boyles and wife, Brooklyn. N Y; A.
Phinney, Sandusky, OHIO; W, L. Pierce aud wife,
Boston; j, X. Ecieland, Rochester, n. Y; A. Dale
owen, Detroit, Mich; g., W. Jones and wife, Fred
ericksbuTg, Va, are Ut the EDbitt.
Miss Virginia Hopkins OF West Virginia. is on
visit to the family OF Hon. J. H. Hopkins 1924 N
street northwest, and will remain during the win.
ter. The Misses Parks, OF Norfolk, VIII in q day
or two be the guests OF Mrs. Hopkins.
inc PRESIDENT leI washington wednesday
evening for New York city for the purpose of at.
tending to some private business, aud also TO at
tend the reception TO be given this afternoon by
Mr. stephen b. French, lie will probably return To
Washington to-day,
Wv. Rapley and family, Hon. Thomas r.
Jeuuee, member Of the legislature Of New Jersey;
Hon. Joseph s. OrAn, street commissioner ofNew
Brunswick, n. j.; Hon. j. NJ. Krauth, Gettysburg,
Pa Major X. L, Harnish. Gettysburg Pa; Col ].
w. stell, jr, Gettysburg, Pa., are at the Harris
house.
Several Washington young men, graduates OF
the high school, who are attending college in
holidays at home. Among these are Ii, H. Stock
and II, H. Birpey, Of Lehigh; Q. W. curtis and W
p. Gutter, OF Cornell, and II. English, Of Johns
HopkiRs.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
TIE OHIO sENAroRsuIp.
The Prospects or Payne and Pendieton-
Tho standard OH bian In the Lead.

lho Stahunru Otl man III the Lead.
Senator Sherman was asked yesterday what new
Developments had taken place in the senatorial
contest in Ohio. He said that although the opin.
ion had been very generally expressed that Payne
led in the contest aud would win the prize, he
could not quite convince himself that this was
the fncl as from bis own observation he was in.
clinod to believe that Mr. Pendleton had the in
side track, Notwithstanding the confident asser.
uons of the friends OF Mr.. Payne.
"How is IL that after making such pronounced
demonstration OF his candidacy, Mr.. Bookwalter
appears to have dropped out of the race en-.
tirelyT'
81 cannot speak definitely on that point. Per.
haps It was because he discovered in time that ho
was not needed"
"What is the cause Of his prolonged uncer.
taintyY
"well, the trouble Is that many members of tho
legislature have steadily, declined to pledge them.
selves TO any candidate"
Are these holding out for the highest market
price?"
"By no means. Ohio is not good state in
which to undertake IL trade Of that kind. a man
would be an idiot to attempt to use money to
build up his chances for political preierment
there. do not believe that Mr., Payne or Mr..
Pcndleton would stoop to such n thing. Mr. Payne
wealthy and well connected. There is a very
erroneous impression cxtant that he acquired all
his money through his connection with the STAN
dard Oil company. The fact Is, Mr. Payne has
always been wealthy, lie married "A rich woman,
and long before the days Of the Standard he was
regarded as one OF the heavy capitalists OF the
state,
National Republican., 1883-12-28
A Gun md Saucer ThieT.

Officer Norcomb, while patrolling about Wash
ington circle last night, noticed colored man
acting suspiciousy, and started toward him,
when the party took to his heels, and ran like a
deer down Twenty. third street, dropping in his
flight basket containing. a lot of cups, saucers,
cnildron's shoes, evidently stolen from some
place in the locality. The officer was unable to
overtake him, and brought the property to the
National Republican., 1883-12-28
Isrnel @. NJ. E. Church Fair.

The Union ialr OF Israel G, NJ. Z, church was
well attended last evening The voting stood on
the BARRIERS chair-W. II. severson, 20; Costin &
Bruce, 10; e. II. Hill, 81; NJ H. Robinson. 80; A. J.
Howard, 70; r. j. Campbell, ~. Hicks, 30; Holmes
each. On paTlor orggn-Mrs. L, l.. Steven,
hon, 40; S. r. E!kins, 20; NJ. a. morse
81 Louisa Williams, a. Benjamin Lauum, So
II. W Hughes, /. On china scI--Misses +. Toppin
3O Alice Brooks, 25; ". a. Temple. n; sara
Bruce, II; Capt. W, T. Gray, J.. X. Cooper, aud c
y NoRes, ehch. On crazy qUilt--N, Wallace, 4
j. L. Garner, 10; Mrs. Henry Shelby, >; MIS-. @, A.
Rdgway, q Mr.. w. Johnson, i, The YantiC
Guards Will visit the fair on Friday aud Monday
evenings.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
Wnys and Means CommIttee.

Mr., Morrison expects to appoint Mr, Henry Tai
bolt jr., OF Illinois, clerk OF tho ways and means
committee, In place of Mr.. John Carson, who
served during the last congress. Mr.. Talbot sue
cueded DR.. HBmbleton. OF Georgia, in the same
position when Mr.. Morrison was chairman of the
committee I'm the iorty-iourth congress If lhore
limo next week for reorganization. Mr.. Kelley
lIus lett Washington for the holidays, with the
understanding that no business viii be transacted
NN tAn cOmmlLlee helnrn olnEIeSa renssemhles.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
Harmony Lodge.

The following officers of Harmo ny lodge No.
81, of X. OF p, were elected last night Past chan
cellor Dan L. Cahill; chancellor commander Jas
L. Donaldson; prelate Jno. W. Rullman; master
of exchequer, James X. Garner master of finance
James T., MITCHELL keeper of records aud seal,
James IL. Lewis; master of arms, George W.
Millen; trustees, George W. Heisly, Daniel E.
Cahill, w. II. Talbot, John NJ. Pencard and VIM.
II. II. Fisher representatives to the grand lodge,
James L. Mitchell, James X. Garner, j. 4. Hutch.
inson, Il. W. Saunders and Nicholas Raynor.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
81, NIn,,bexy,s Catholic Cbureh

The Sunday school children Of st, Matthew'S
chugch TO the number Of 400, assembled yester.
day afternoon in the basement OF the church and
held their Christmas celebration A wei arranged
programme was gotten up aud carried out by the
members Of the school, The efforts of Misses
Percy Haswell and Daisy Brown. Masters DolRn,
Walter WALSH, aud Young in recitatons were
National Republican., 1883-12-28
A BUSY CORNER.
The Crowds That Pass the Intersection OF
the Avenue and Seventh Street.

IIlN NTUWu8 INIUt FHHS IIIU 4fhtEN4NUNNU'H W
the Avenue and seventh street.
at is miraculous, sir, that so few people are
run over by passing teams at this corner" said
the transfer agent Of the Washington and George
town Railroad company who stands all day at
The corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, issuing transfer tickets to passengers.
why sir this is the busiest crossing place in the
city 1t is the intersection Of the two great busi
ness thoroughfares of Washington Thousands OF
people cross ana recross every day, and despite
enth street and the avenue at tull speed some
times. The hotel buses and hanson cabs are
saved from being crushed under the wheels or
knocked down by the horses. The police should
watch this corner more closely"
National Republican., 1883-12-28
Cnnl. Tnll,s CnndItIon,

Capt Joseph II, Tai, one of the deputies OF the
district marshal, is very m NJ his residence, $50
lYist street northeast, Capt. Tall has an unsur-
passed record for gallaulTy in the late war, aud
received more wounds probably than any other
olhegr on the union Side
National Republican., 1883-12-28

applaudod. song by nJr HickoN, violin
II. Lepley were in good taste Miss Noguiras was
the pianist AMER the close of the exercises
Father Chapollo addressed thop I'm happy mon-
ner and gladdened their little hearts with bis
words Of good cheer. Bags of candles, cakes and
fruit were distributed, and Christmas at this old
sanctuary will be long rememberted.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
A Tnmnernncn Enir.

The fair held under the auspices of George w.
salter lodge No. 16, l. o. G. s., at the corner Of
Ninth and II streets northeast, is meeting with sue
cess. The large attendance last night and the
sales made readily proved the favor TINT the
members are held In. A number OF handsome
articles are being voted Tor, aud the competition
is lively, noticenbly for gold headed cane dress
ing case Good Tomplars' pin, Jewel case, watch, &c
National Republican., 1883-12-28
The Bakers, Fire.

An alarm fire was turned In yesterday morn.
ing about 80 o'clock from l26, caused by FIRE be-
ing discovered in sos and $40 Eighth street north.
west, occupied by the Bakers to.operative asso.
citation. The fire department, responded promptly,
but did not 10 in service, as the fire was ex.
tinguisbed by the employees. Damage. $50.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
RIO De JANEIRO GAS ILLUMINATION.

BY order Of the Imperial Government, the under
signed makes known that bids win be received for the
continuation Of the supply Of gas for lighting the City
of Rio dc Janeiro In this Legation or In the l3ra'
lillian Consulate General In New York, until Feb.
printed specifications, which will be furnished ON APP
brazilian Legation in the United States, Washing
de2sf8t j. G. DO AMARAL VALENTE
National Republican., 1883-12-28
wild Ducks In the Marshes.

Local gunnen report that the marshes about
Washington are full of wild ducks. The stormy
weather Of the past week caused great quantities
Chesapeake.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
stenlin1 n shawl,

A sneak thief entered the hall Of Mrs NJ. A.
Thompson, IL Defrees street, last evening, and
carried oil valuable shawl.
National Republican., 1883-12-28
The Presldent,s pug Perambulating

The police were notified last night TO look out
for II pug dog with piece Of blue ribbon around
Its neck, 1t is the property of the President.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31
Interesting Facts About Hair.

Whether the hair should be cut never
could quite satisfy myself. AS physi-
illogical practice [ seriously doubt the
propriety. Every cuttingis wounding,
aud there is some bleeding in conse-
quence and waste of vital force. / think
it will be found that long-lived persons
most frequently wear the hair long.
The cutting of the hair stimulates to a
new growth, to supply the waste. Thus
the energy required to maintain the vigor
of the bodyis drawn Off to make good the
wanton destruction. 1t is said, l know,
that after the hair has grown to certain
length it loses its vitality at the extrem-
ity, and splits or 'brooms up" Whether
this would be the case if the hair should
never be cut | would like to know.
When it is cut fluid exudes, and forms
a scab or cicatriX at each wounded ex-
tremity, indicating that there has been
injury.
Women and priests have generally
worn long hair. I never could imagine
why this distinction was made. The an
cient priest was devoted to a vow of ce-
libacy, but cannot surmise whether that
had anything to do with it. Kings wore
their hair long in imitation of Sampson
and the golden Sun-God Mithias. l sus-
pect from this that the first men shorn
were slaves and laborers; that freemen
wore their hair unmutilated, as the oxown
of perfect manhood and manliness II
this be correct the new era of freedom
when it ever shall dawn, will be charac-
terized by men unshorn as well as women
unperverted.
| wish that our science and our civil,
zation had better devices for preserving
the integrity of the hair. Badness is
deformity, and premature whiteness a
defect. If the head was in health. and
the body in proper vigor, am confident
that this would not be. / am apprehen-
sive that our dietetic habits occasions the
bleaching of the hair; the stiff, arsenic
prepared hat is responsible for much OF
the badness. Our hats are unhealthy,
from the tricks of the hatters. suppose
there are other causes, however. Hered-
ity has its influence. Certain diseases
wither the hair at its roots; other lower
the vitality of the skin, and so depilate
the body.
Il acknowledge that the shingled head
disgusts me. 1t cannot be wholesome
The most sensitive part of the head is at
the back where the neck joins. That
place exposed to unusual cold or heat is
liable to receive an injury that will be
permanent, if mot fatal, in a short period.
The whole head wants protection; and
the hair affords this as no other protec-
ton can. Men have boards because they
need them, and it is wicked to cut them
of. No growth or part of the body is
superfluous, and we ought, as candidates
for health and long life, to preserve our
selves from violence or mutilation. In
tegrity is the true manly standard. DR..
H'Uder, in Medical Tribune.
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A REMARKABLE STORY.

Inc following narrative is Self-explanatory.
lhe IeCter which precedes il is u true copy Of
tne original, and was sent to us, together
Win Ihe details, by an officer now in the
United States Navy:
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP NoMAD,
NAVY YARD, BOSTON, MASS,
January 10, lSS-.
NY Dear Friend: Your KIND 1avor contain
ing congratulations on my restoration
10 health is before me. When we parted
thirty months ago little did we imagine that
either would be brought near deaths door by
disease which selects for its victims those
VINO present an internal field of constitution
al weakness for its first attack, because YOU
and were in those days the personitication
OF nealth; and can claim this to-day, thank
GOD! why can do so now will he told to-mor-
row, when We meet at your dinner, as YOU only
know that have passed through a terribis
Illness; my delivery from death being due to
the wonderful discovery in medical science.
made by man who to-day stands in the
front rank of his fellow-workers; uneoualed
Dy any In my own opinion. That l, who
heretofore have ever been the most orthodox
believer In the old school of medicine, its
appilcaton and results, should thus recant In
favor oil that which is sneerei at by old prac-
tltoners, my startle you, but seeing is beliey-
ing" and when l recount the attack made
on my old hulk, how near ! came to lowering
my colors, and the final volley, which, through
the agency above mentioned, gave me VIC
tory, you Will at least credit me with lust
cause for sincerity in my thanklulness and
belleI' will also spin my yarn anent my
CHINA cruise, and altogether expect to en-
tertain as well as be entertained by you.
with pest wishes, Sincerely yours,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31

Tanganvika met with remains of the
Batua, who seem to be the real aborig
ines. In tiny and RECONSTRUCTED straw
huts, despised by the Baluba tribes, these
small, ill-shapen, attenuated, dirty and
Withholding people. live. They do not
grow anything nor do they keep pigs or
goats, but only few fowl, living for the
rest upon wild fruit and the game they
kill. They have peculiar language,
and their weapons and instruments are
of a very inferior kind. Iron arrow
points are, however, sometimes found in
their possession, and they train kind
of greyhound for hunting.'' Wissmann
formed a very good opinion of the war
like King Miranda, whom he visited in
August, after pleasant stay with the
Rev. Griffith at Ruanda, near Tanganyl-
ka, and who treated him to two bottles
of champagne. After a visit to the
French missionaries at Tabora and to
da he enjoyed some good shooting, and
on November IL, 1882, he embarked for
Suez at Zanzibar.
OF DR.. Pogge's safe return to King
Mukenge we have heard nothing as yet,
but the Berlin Geographical Society is in
hopes that he has founded station
there, and that we may any day hear of
his arrival at Loanda on his way home
ward.
Wissmann arrived in Cairo on New
Years day, on the very same day as Mr..
Joseph Thomson, who had proceeded to
Zanzibar at fife request of the London
Geographical Society. Berlin Cor. Lon
don Daily Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31

dizziness, pau taste IN mouth, internal
heat or chills, alternated with hot flashes, log
spirits and gloomy forebo1ings, irregular
appetite, and tongue Coated, you are suffer
ing from indigestion, dyspepsia, and torpid
liver or "biliOusness." In many cases only
part Of these symptoms are experienced A.
a remedy for all such cases d.. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery has no equal as It
effects perfect and radical cures.
For weak lungs, splitting OF blood, short
breath, consumptive night-sweats, and kim
dred affections, 1t is a sovereign remedy. In
the cure of bronchitis, severe coughs and COR
sumption, it has astonshed the medical
faculty, and eminent physici ms prouount it
the greatest medical discovery of the age
The nutritive properties possessed by cod
liver oil are trlflng when compared with
those Of the Golden Medical Discovery 1t
rapidly builds up the system and increases
the flesh and weight of those reduced below
the usual standard of health by wasting dis
e.ses.
The reader will pardon the foregoing di.
gression, prompted by our admiration for a
remedy that performs such marvellous cures,
and permit us to say that when the admiral
returned to his home in New York the only
cloud cast upon the happiness Of the reunion
with his family was caused by the continued
Illness OF his eldest son, a Young man of
twenty-1our, whose disease, when the admiral
sailed from Montevideo, had been reported as
succum olng TO the treatment of the family
doctor. But his father found it otherwise:
the unfortunate young man was suffering
severely from chronic disease Of the kidneys
and bladder. Before leaving Boston the ad-
mlral had purchased a copy of Dr. Pierce's
book, 1.-The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser" He read this valuable book thor
oughly, and upon his arrival home had made
up his mind as to the future treatment for
his son: The latter was sent to the famous
inyalld,s Hotel at Buffalo, N. Y, conducted
by DIR. X. v. Pierce, and his competent stan
OF specialists where, under skIJIfuI treat-
ment, the ssufferer soon fota,.d relief and :
permanent cure.
In the library Of his handsome home the
admiral placed one of the four bottl, 8 sent
him by the seaman Brown. Conspicuous in
its pretty frame and stand it attracts all eyea,
which can easily read the lines in golden let
tiers inscribed on the tablet under the st md as
follows:-"This bottle once contained tina
ammunition which secured for Admiral =
the victory in his battle off Cape Horn with tho
enemy consumption. His undying gratitude
is thus shown for that which this bottls
and its mates heidi
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31
His Average.

Even the accident insurance man Is
around. Only a fortnight ago, when
stopping for supper at a station in the
Los Angeles Valley, one of these men
saw that | had courtplastered face,
and proposed to insure my life for few
days. The following conversation, sub
stantially, passed between u.s.:
"Why should insureP''
"Reason enough. You have a band
aged face. You have had misfortune,
and may meet with another pretty
soon," quoth he of the ornamental blank
form, awaiting only my name and the
fee.
81 cannot see it just as you do" l
answered. ''Six weeks ago, l had
runaway accident up in the Yellowstone
Park, and yesterday in Los Angeles |
came in contact with piece of redwood
lumber, which was either in the wrong
place or was, and am to be home in
two weeks more. Don'tyou think now,
as an experienced insurance man, that
shall get along safely the rest of the way?
Haven't ] had my average, considering
the timeP'
He dropped into profound medita-
ton, and for a moment was lost in the
ecstasy of his profession. Then, looking
up in way truly merciful and encour,
aging, he replied. "You are right. ]
think you have run your risks" Then
he released me, and l thanked him TO-
his solicitude. IfIever do insure againS
accidents, that is the man who should.
If l only knew his name, have the bust
ness. Bishop Hurst, in ~ Y. INde.
pendent.
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Gustave DOre's Unknown Patron.

Here is another anecdote about Dore
One day at Ischl a peasants wedding
gave him the idea of an exquisitely pretty
sketch. On finishing his drawing he
closed his album, put it into the pocket
of his paletot, and walked home to his
hotel. After dinner the album had dis
appeared; neither the host nor the
walters knew anything about it. Dore
went to bed furious. In the MORNING he
received a parcel and an anonymous
letter to the following effect: "Sir:
Knowing you would not sell your album.
l robbed you of it Chat last sketch Of
yours being quite irresistible) but in
order that you should not take me for a
common thief, beg your acceptance of
the accompanying travellers staff"
Dore opened the parcel. 1t contained a
cane with gold head incrusted with
precious stones really a princelv Gift.
He was never able to ascertain the name
of the donor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31

1t is the custom in most families
who give attention to the concerns of the
table to serve oatmeal and milk at break
fast. Excellent as this custom is, it may
be varied occasionally with good effect
One way to do this is to make hasty
pudding of Graham flour; it should be
made ike ordinary Indian meal pud-
ding, with the exception that the Graham
must first be wet with cold water; it
must be stirred constantly; it will re-
quire about twenty minutes steady
boiling and should be well sailed. N.
T. Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31

Whales are becoming common off
the coast Of Long Island. They seem
anxious to he taken
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-03-31

SINCE the advent of the telephone It Is mort
than ever true that walls have ears --Detrop
Pest