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National Republican., 1883-08-06
Simon Bolivar.

The South American republics have re-
Gently been celebrating the anniversary of
the birth of Simon Bolivar. A banquet was
also given in Paris in honor of the occasion,
at which many notable men were in attend
ance.
Simon Bolivar was born at Caraca in Ven
czuela, of creole parents, and was educated
chiefly in Madrid He married when only
eighteen years old. He lost his wife in a
short time and travelled abroad, returning to
Venezuela by the way of the United States
in 1909. He remained in this country some
time and took measures to inform himself in
regard to the working of our institutions,
and made the acquaintance of many of our
public men. d.l..
On his return to Caracas he Joined the
native party in Venezuela, so-called in contra
distinction to the Spanish party. The latter
held and exercised great power at that time
in South America. General Miranda was the
head of the native party, and had almost sue
ceeded in driving the Spaniards from Vene-
zucla, and the captain general was forced to
abdicate, and n provisional government was
formed. Bolivar was sent to Europe for ass's
tance and obtained aid from France. On his
return in July, 1911, the independence ct
Venezuela was declared. Spain, however,
continued the contest for possession of the
country, though the native army under Bo.
var was usually successful. He was com
PEELED, however, to seek safety several tim .
by flight from the country. In February,
1Sl0 he gained decisive victory over Mo-
rilo, the Spanish general, at Boyaca, and Ven
ezuela was declared republic, and Bolivar
tontion to driving the Spaniards out of New
Grenada and Ecuador, the former state hay-
ing united with Venezuela under the name
of the United States of Colombia. Peru a.
this time was engaged in war for indcpend.
ence, and Bolivar gave his aid, and in 1926
nearly all Of South America had successfully
was formed into a state under the name o.
Bolivia, and republican government was
formed over large territory, with Bolivar at
president He, however, had much to oncoun-
ter from the jealous aud unjust criticisms Of
those whose freedom he had helped to ostab-
lish. He was accused of wanting to be die
tator He resigned the presidency, but the
people insisted on his withdrawal of his res
ignation. lie liberated his own slaves ant
purchased the freedom of many others, in
which he spent q million of dollars Crit.
csms and unjust charges continued TO be
made of his acts and motives and he died Q
broken hearted man at San Pedro in Decem
ber, 1880.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
RIVERS AND HARBORS.
Report OF Maj. sticlSney, In Charge of the
improvements About New Orleans.


Maj Stickney, in charge of the improve
ments of the rivers and harbors in the New
Orleans district, reports as follows to the War
department with reference to some of the
works under his direction:
Bayou Feche Lu-The modified project of
Improvement will cost $130,00O and $4,000 is
recommended for use next year.
Tchefunche River-$2, 460 will complete the
work, and can proftably be expended during
the next fiscal year.
Bayou Black-$27, 800 will be required for
the completion of the improvement, $4,000
of which can be utilized next year.
Bayou Terrebonne-$l3,0 will complete
the work, and can be prohtably expended
during the next fiscal year.
Bayou Courtatleau-It will take $63, 900 to
complete the work, and $4,000 is asked as
next years appropriation.
Pearl Riyer-S2 500 in addition to an unex-
pended balance of Sl7, sol can he used during
the present and next year and will complete
| the work.
For the improvement of the river below
Jackson, Miss, $25,0lO will be required to
complete the work, and can prohtably be ex-
pended during the next fiscal year.
To finish the Improvement of Bayou La
fourche $4,000 is estimated, and 5000 is
asked for next year,
To connect Bayou Feche with Grand Lake
at Clarendon, La will cost $50 900 in addi,
tion 60 an unexpended balance of So, ,904
and that appropriation is asked for.
For the improvement Of Caloassen river
IL Is estimated that with the funds on hand
| $9,707, $4,000 will be required to complett
the work, and can be proftably expended
next wear,
National Republican., 1883-08-06

1T is announced that tho people of north
western Texas are greatly troubled with
the prairie dogs, which are said to be eating
the grass in large quantities. The prairie
dog, so called as well as the prairie squirrel,
belong to the rodent species. The former is
genus of the rodent species intermediate be-
tween the marmot and the prairie squirrel.
Their flesh is tender nearly always fat, and
the flavor equal to that of the common squir-
rel. The farmers can soon rid themselves OF
them with their guns, and secure at the same
time very healthy and delightful food.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
RuANCJl OFFICES.

The following Is list OF the branch onlces In
Washington. Others will be added hereafter
VS.. RonsE's News stands Mt the ARLINGTON
uorrt. NuLARDS HOTEL, and MErkopoLIrAS
HOTEL.
Roosr & orrrS's Ncwe stand, NATIONAL HOTEL
IF QUEEN. Sr. JAWS HorEL
RIGGS HouSE News stand.
EnBITT lIousE News Stand.
AMERICAS HousH News stand
W. s. THoMISoS'S Drug Store.
C.H. FlcKlISG's Drug store, Georgetown.
BRADLEY ApAMs'> Book stores.
CIR. prrour. Drucgist, 1878 Fourteenth street
RIB. FrRGusoS, Druggist, corner Second and
Pennsylvania avenue ). t.
6. L. LEWIS, Drugg!st, corner Fourteenth and ]
streets.
&C. c. srwNs. Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
VIZ SCALA, Druggist. 5NO Fnst Capitol street
II. A JoHNSToH. druggist, corner Tenth aud Q
streets northwest.
s. sLArEn's Cigar Store. corner II and Frs
streets northwest
National Republican., 1883-08-06

PROF. C. V. RILEY, entomologist of the
United States is now in New England
looking after the caterpillar and other insect
pests. He does not once suggest the English
sparrow as useful to destroy insects, but in
the case of the caterpillar recommends that
in winter the boys attack them provided
with ladders and stiff brushes, going over the
branches and destroying the eggs. Tho fe-
male moth not being able to travel from hos
breeding trec this process would destroy the
insect for several years
National Republican., 1883-08-06
CURRENT GOSSIP.
THE CITY CAT.


He is gaunt and thin, with ragged coat
scraggy tail and hunted look;
No songs of melody burst from his throat
As he seeks rcpose in some quiet nook
A safe retreat from this world OF sin,
And all OF its boots aud stones aud that,
For the life of a cat is a life of din
If he is city cat.
He is grumpy and stumpy and old and gray.
With sleepy look in his lonely eye,
(The other he lost at matinee,
Knocked out by boot from window high),
wherever he goes he never knows
Quarter or pause in the midnight spat;
For the life of n cat is a life of blows,
If he is a city cat.
He ispelted by boys If he strs abroad,
He Is chased by dogs If he dares to roam;
His grizzled bosom has never thawed
Meath the kindly blaze Of the light Of fhome;
His liie's perpetual warfare waged
On balcony, back yard fence, and fat;
For the life of cat is life outraged,
If he is a city cat
The country cat is a different beast,
Potted, well housed, demure, and sleek;
Three times day he is called to feast
And why should he not be quiet and meekf
No dreams of urchins, tin cans, and war
Disturb his sensuous sleep on the mat
All cat LIES u thing worth living for,
If he isn't a city cat.
And even when dead the city cat
With strident members uneasy lies
In some alleyway, and seems staring at
A coming foe with his wild, wide eyes.
Nobody owns him and nobody cares
A mere dead "rom, and who mourns for thatf
Ali cat life is the saddest life anywheres,
If he is a city cat!
Ty,.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

No ONE is deceived by the dispatches sent
out by tho Western Union Telegraph cou
pany that it sis all right" and has enough
Day says "What is the use of lying? The
telegraph companies cannot carry the busine'
offered them, and the boasts of their super,
serviceable managers that they are getting
along beautifully deceives no one" These
boasts of the telegraph company are intended
to bulldoze the striking operators. Let them
settle the business at once.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

MEMBERS of the first and second classes at
West Point presented II petition to Gen. Mer.
ritt, the superintendent, for the revocation OF
the sentence of dismissal against Cadet Harti,
gan for hazng. They asked that it be tele,
graphcd to the President so as to reach him
before leaving Washington. The superin'
tcndcnt very properly refused the applica
tion Let every cadet found guilty of haz,
ing be dismissed promptly. Their places cal
be easily filled.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

IT has been for years an unanswered
conundrum how what are called scalpers
could sell railroad tickets at cheaper rate
than they are sold by the regular ticket
agents. Here is what the New York WOrld
says on the subject:
There is not railroad manager in the country,
who will not give assurance OF his uncompTomis-
ing hostility to the scapcrs, and efforts have been
made to secure the passage OF laws making scalp
ing penal oilense. The reason why these efforts
have failed is chiefly because scHlping, u 1t is
called, means merely the selling of railroad lick
cts at less than the advertised rates, and the
sculper is enabled TO do this only by buying
tickets from the ticket agent privately at lower
rates than are advertised publicly. In other
words, the scalper is the secret agent Of the COM
pany.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THE German fight against the importation
of American pork has counterpart in the
attempt of some Englishmen to prohibit the
expectation of American cattle to that coun-
try on the ground that they are infected with
foot and mouth disease, The cattle commits
sion appointed by the Treasury department
after an exhaustive examination of tho whole
subject reports that it duds nothing to war
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THE reception of the President at Louis
the exposition building numbered some
10000 people, and was largely composed of
real representative men of the southern
states. 1t was rememt cred that he is the
only president who in quarter of a century
has taken TO occasion to refer in his official
communications to the north or south as
such, or make any sectional references what
ever. His speech was exceedingly appro-
pirate, and delivered in calm, earnest man
ner, and with clear enunciation. When be
invoked God speed for the lullillmcnt of the
lofty and ennobling objects of the exposition
the hall resounded with enthusiastic cheers
National Republican., 1883-08-06
How Grant Was Sent TO West Point.
PhlddeLDhid Record

Gen. Grants mother sent him one day to
borrow some butter, runs the story, and, as
result, we have the hero of to-day. 1t was
noon, and the neighbor's family were at din
ner. 'Lysses sat down while the neighbor's
daughter went to get the butter. AS he sat
there he heard the head of the house read a
letter from his eldest son, who had gone to
West Point under the appointment of the
congressman from that district The boy
wrote his father that he had failed to pass
the examination, and he wanted him to hear
the news first from himself. 'Lysses knew
how to keep watch over his lips then better
than he does now. He then asked Mrs.
Neighbor for the butter took it home and
went at once to the office of the congressman.
To him he sad ''Will you give me your
next appointment to West Point?p "Wo'll
see about that when it comes" said the con-
gresham, in an encouraging way. "Will you
| give mo the chance if Jack Neighbor fails -
persisted young Grant. "You never would
pass if Jack failed, 'Lysses," said the con-
gresham. "Will you make me the promise p
insisted Grant, well, yes,' said tho con-
gresham, "but it won't do you any good"
| Grant had all he wanted, Next day the con-
| gresham heard of Jacks defeat, and shortly
after met Grant. well, 'Lysses" he said
''you got ahead of me, didn't you? But III
keep my promise" And he did, and the
world which long ago forgot his name will
| never forget his deed.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
Mr.. GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS, in his speech
at Newport at the meeting of the Civil Service

Mr.. GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS in his speech
at Newport at the meeting of the Civil Service
Reform association said of the President:
Whatever exception may be justly taken to
many acts of the administration In regard to ap-
pointments and removals, 1t will not be denied by
fair men Of every party that President whose
accession by means of most tragical event, was
generally regarded as a serious misfortune, II no.
calamity has not only ailayed all apprehensions
OF gross misuse of the patronage OF the govern
ment, but by his pacific and temperate admins
trdton has gained the general approval Of the
country" This declaration ELECTED q splendid
demonstration of applause and approval from the
delegates 10 the convention,
Commenting on which, the Philadelphia
Press says:
The cordial and discriminating terms In which
George william Curtis referred to the President in
his Newport address constitute q significant proof
of the changing sentiment respecting Gen. Arthur.
Mr. Curtis justly said that the efficiency of thp
civil service reform bill depended upon the good
faith Of the President, and he equally just in
recognizing tho honorable spirit in which the
President has executed 1t. AS the influence of
faction at the white house has visibly declined,
tue respect of the people has manfestly increased
Mr. Curtis has consistently maintained his reform
principles, and has vigorously Judged the ac.i o.
public men by his test. His change of tone h..
ward the President has followed the Presidents
broadening course.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
The Fox, the Grapes, and the Donkey.

A fox suffering from the torments of thirst,
had made several vigorous efforts, but in vain to
reach tempting cluster of grapes that hung just
beyond his reach. He was about to trot away in
disgust, covering his retreat with the philosophlc
remark that the grapes were sour, when donkey
suggested that he should bray "The Grapes Must
Co." beneath the vine, whereupon the luscious
cluster would probably fall to the ground. you
Internal ass" replied the fox, latter all these
years, do you not yet know that bray cannot be
used for a step ladder? ?'
Moral--Foul words bring down no grapes.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
Studying mn on Leprosv.

Boston, Aug A party of New York
physicians, consisting of DR.. Fox, professor of
skin diseases in the College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Dr. Williams, Profs. Pardee and
Crosby, and several others, passed through
this city yesterday ON their return from Now
Brunswick, whore they have beenNstudying
the cases of lepTosy in the Tracadie Lazaretto.
The disease is dying out at Traeadie, as i've
National Republican., 1883-08-06
THE Union City Ind.) Eaole says

The country now has the best and purest ad-
ministra,ion it ever enjoyed, and the hue and cry
of official corruption will not win. The facts and
practices of the parties speak louder than stump
harangues by loud-mouthed demagogues. The
people are o well informed to be misled by de.
clamalory assertions of venality. Those who are
oudest in condemnation of others are generally
found most guilty when weighed in the same
scales they have fitted up Tor their adyersaries.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

years ago there were thirty-six cases in the
Lazaretto, whereas there are now only twenty
four. DIR. Fox stayed several days inside the
Lazaretto in order to watch more closely the
habits of the victims of this disease.
The physicians will make an elaborate re-
port on the subject to tho New York Derma-
tological association.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THE Indianapolis Republican truly says that
free trade is beautiful theory, but more
honored in the breach than in she observance
As expoundcd by college professors it abounds
in gittcrng gcneraites, but the trouble is,
it don't bear well in practice As the saloon
keeper said of prohibition, he like free trade,
but don't want it enforced"
National Republican., 1883-08-06

are expensive; and, besides, why should thshead-
less bodygo struggling along in the midnight dark
ness Of bourbonism TO the tune Of the dead march
when just over the way there is n grand and brill
liant light shining for all, upheld by the hands Of
one who knows no such word MS fail? Come over
friends, come over. Ifyou arc modestand behave
yourselves deoently we will make room for you,
and no one shall harm you or make you afraid.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
Amusoments and Reereat,ons.

The following amusements and recreatons
are advertised:
Drivers Summer Garden-Alired Liston, mu-
steal prodigy, Melton" aud other attractions.
Abners Summer Garden-ProE Arth' S orchestra,
Miss Bertha Rayene, and Mr.. George French, BARI
tone.
Athletic Park-Bnse ball by the Nationals, of
this city VS.. the Hunter club, of Pittsburg, Pa.
Norfolk. Point Lookout, and Fortress Monroe
Steamer Lady of tho Lake leaves at $50 y. m.
NoTfolk-Steamers George LeaTy and Excelsior.
Lower Cedar Point-Steamer Armenia leaves at
10 IN.
Mount Vernon-Steamer Corcoran leaves at 1C
a, m.
Bakston's island and points on the river
Steamer J. W. Thompson leaves at a. m.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

RICHMOND Va, papers boast that no city
in the United States has made greater progress
in manufacturing enterprises in the past fif-
teen years than Richmond, and yet some peo-
pie in Virginia shout for tariff for revenue
only.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THR Indianapolis Leader says that the mis-
ended as long as the democratic party ha,
sufficient vitality to make a fight for the over
throw of republican institutions.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

REV. HENRY WARD BEEcHER has at last
defined his religious status. He says he is
"a cordial Christian cvolutionst." Everybody
knows what that means, and we trust people
will stop seeking to know just what Mr..
Becchcr does believe.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS.

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, delivered by carriers to
any rnrt Of the city and suburbs, regularly ana
carly, ut the following rates:
Per Month. ''''.''''''...''''''''''''' W Woo
Itt quarter. ~
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National Republican., 1883-08-06

CIVIL SERVICE REFORM as understood by
the Richmond (Va.) Dispatch: ave propose to
carry out civil service reform to the letter,
and that will not have been done until the
last republican oficeholder is turned out"
National Republican., 1883-08-06
A Straight Translation.
B0ston Herald.

The civil service reform resolution of the
Pennsylvania democrats, translated into plain
English, means; Put none but honest men iato
office none but democrats are honest men, and
all d mocrats are honest, Hooray for clean
sweep and division Of the spoils."
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THE Frankfort Ind.) Banner notifies the
not vote for free trade" and asks that every
democratic politician keep the facts in re-
membranCe.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

rant the facts as charged. The truth is both
Germany and Great Britain are being under
sold in their own countries by our people,
and are seeking for an excuse to put q stop
to il.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
Put n Stick In 1t.

prominent Iowa greenbacker says 81
know us fact that can get nearer to heaven in
iifleen minutes with three straight drinks OF
whisky than any other way know of. ] know
because have tried It," Anew plan Of salvation
will now probably be incorporated as a strength
ening plank in the greenback platform.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
MONDAY, AUGUST G, 1888.

Erery effort Is being made 10 hdv: THE REPUBLICAN,
Gt,G,d early and prom p'y IN al paris Of the city.
J1sons uho do mol receive their paper, or Who haze
ori cause Of complaint, tcW obliOe by HosVgHy NE
" ee, ether III erSon or Jy p0siGi card
National Republican., 1883-08-06
THE Omaha Bee says:

President Arthur will come to the next republi-
can convention with a large and determined fol.
lowing, and the republican party might go much
farther and fare worse than in selecting him for
its standard bearer
National Republican., 1883-08-06
NEW YORK OFFICE.

The New York Office OF THE REPUBLICAN, Il at
Room 65 Tr7tne building, where files of THE RE.
PUBLICAN and all necessary information relating
TO advertisements can be obtained
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THE United States treasury holds the
comfortable sum of $3B,O9?,2s9 in gold and
silver, to say nothing of greenbacks. Turn
the rascals out"
National Republican., 1883-08-06
Rrccints r,om Cnstoms.

The total receipts from customs during the
month of July last were S20,9O9, 300 as against
SIS, ,950637 collected from tho same source
during the same month Of last year. This
shows au increase Of S95S65 in the first
month of the new tariff law.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
LONDON AND PARIS.

TIFF REPUBLICAN will be found on file ut the
American Exchange in Europe, No. Ii9 Strand,
London; the American Exchange in Paris NO. 30
Boulevard des Capucines
National Republican., 1883-08-06

hVUVIpIs IU-UHYI VfIoIUOU'
The amount of lawful money on deposit in
the treasury for the redemption of notes of
banks reducing circulation is $20,250, ,307;
banks in liquidation, 14003,s99, and failed
banks, $S75,35i, making a total fund of
S35 100 $50
National Republican., 1883-08-06
THE Evansville Ind.) Tribune, discussing
the telegraph strike, says:

1t is sheer absurdity to talk about the aSgran-
dizement and glorihcation of the ruler in this
country, where one day man who has been nm
heard of before is suddenly lifted into power,
while it may be that another who has been in
high Office for years is as suddenly pushed to the
rear to be forgotten in week. The people are the
rulers in this country, and the oner they under
take the management of the railway and tele-
graph systems the better.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

Persons ledpin0 he city during The summer cdn hare
THE REPUBLICAN, sent Mcm by NAL for onv length nj
tine, and the address changed US Otea as desired, BY
aCtUping the LusineSS office.
National Republican., 1883-08-06
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
smp,e comics sent on apr,Ica,Ion.

Sample copies sent on application.
Remittances may be made at our risk, either by
drah express, post Office order, or registered let.
ter. Money sent in any other way is at the FISK OF
the person sending 1t. Address,
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, d.
National Republican., 1883-08-06

THE Richmond Whig, commenting on the
platform of the late bourbon convention at
Lynchburg, and heading its article with the
lines
While the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return,
says:
Iftho Lynchburg convention wished to do the
pretty thing, why did 1t not show its manhood by
candidly confessing its sins aud resolving TO ask
admission Into the great liberal movement which
has done SO much for the state and for them?
Our party is in the best possible humor, There
is nothing ugly, or mean, or aristocratio or for
bidding about US. Oh. no. Our hearts, always
overhowing with the milk of human kindness, 60
out towards all who, though heretofore in the
bonds Of iniQuity and Egyptian darkness, are now
found seeking for dellYerance and light, and are
willing, henceforth, to be guided by the lights Of
truth and experience, and the will of the people
Our debt settlement is all right. Our improved
schools are we'll The enlarged school fund, thai
is capital. The improvement in state revenues II
superb. We accept the repeal Of the captation laS
prerequisite to voting Certainly. And the repea
Of the whipping.post law. Why, Of course Yes
and the school trustee question, and abstrac
rights in general, and the negro question in par
tcular-nug sed. Who is going to quarrel owe
these2 Not we, but Malone And we don't llk
the administration. The administration favor
Mahoue, Malone favors the people, and we hat
Malone And these people, this party, expec
grown-up men TO be controlled by such childish
ness
But in all seriousness, what Is the use of all thi
nonsense ana pride1 Two separate organization
National Republican., 1883-08-06
The United States treasurer now holds iu
ITnited States bonds as folloWs.

The receipts of national bank notes for re-
demption during the week ended Saturday, as
compared with the corresponding period of
lnst wear. pere as fnlloMR.