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National Republican., 1883-07-07
chnnges or slgnaI Llghts.

Notice is hereby given by tho lighth ouse
board that on aud after July 10, 1888, the
light at Robbins Reef light station, New
York harbor, will be re-established in the
lighthouse tower. Tho light will be of the
fourth order, showing white flash at inter
walls of six seconds.
The fog signal is q bell struck by machinery
every fifteen seconds.
Upon the re-establshment of the above
light, the light ship now moored near the sta
tion will be withdrawn.
Also that on tho same date there will be os-
tablished fixed white light at Livingston
creek, Hudson river, New York.
Tho light will be shown from lantern
suspended from mast twenty feet high, sup
ported by crib foundation. 1t should be
visible in clear weather six miles.
Also, that on the same date there will be
established fixed white light ut Percy's
reach, Hudson river, New York.
The light will be shown from lantern
suspended from mast twenty feet high, sup
ported by crib foundation. 1t should be
visible in clear weather six miles.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Changes In canadian oustoms Lnws.

The following letter in regard to changes
in the Canadian customs laws has been re-
ceived at the department of State from tho
United States consul at ST. John, N, b.
'The parliament Of Canada at its last Sos
sion made changes in the customs laws which
will seriously injure, if not destroy, the trade
between our American importer and the
Canadian buyer. Tho sixty-eighth section of
the act reads as follows TO wit;
"Whcn any duty ad valorem is imposed on
any goods imported into Canada the value fol
duty shall be the fair market value thereof
when sold for consumption in the principal
markets Of tho country whence and the time
when the same were exported TO Canada
"This act comes into force on the first
proximo, after which date the dutiable value
IN the dominion Of all merchandise purchased
abroad in bond will be market value when
duty paid at place of purchase"
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE Louisville Couricr-Journdl, in an edi-
torial in its issue of tho second instant has
this to say of President Arthur;
Called to the presidency under the most embar
rassing circumstances which could be imagined,
Mr.. Arthur has moro than equolcd public expec-
taton. He freed himself from his most discrtdit-
able alliance, he placed himself upon u plane
above that of a mere partisan and he has sue
ceedcd in Mt least winning the respect and conf
dence of the people, not for his party, but rather
for himsclf and this is more far more, than would
have been possible to any one else identified mt
that time prominently with the stalwart wing of
his party.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Vic roo-PrcvIous sentinel,

H0cNcSttT IOSI- FtlITtaS
An Enthusiastic Sentinel, beholding the ap-
proach of the Enemy. hastily rammed home into
his Musket the eleven remaining Cartridges of
his comrades and himself, and while the Foe WAS
yet ut distance of several Miles, discharged his
Weapon in the Air with wild Yell OF Turn the
Rascals OUT" Unfortunately the overchaTged
Weapon exploded, killing all his Companions on
the Outpost, and inducing him TO perform Il
QuGdruple somersault into an adjacent Quarry,
aud when he recovered what he was accustomed
to regard AS his Senses he found the Position in
the hands ofthe Enemy &c see" he muttered,
as well us the Compound Fracture of his Jawbone
would permit. that made Mistake in putting
all our Ammunition into one Gun, aud firing that
oil before the Foe came within Ranger
MoRAE.-Never Shoot oil Day the Gun you
should Keep for To- Morrow
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE fourth of July was very enthusiast
cally and appropriately celebrated at Wood
stock, Conn. Addresses were delivered by
the Episcopal bishop of western New York,
ox-President Hayes, Senators Platt, Blair,
and Aldrich, and Others, A poem by Mr..
Whittier was also read, and there was much
fcasting and good feeling. At Santa Fe, New
Mexico the celebration of the 333d year of
European colonization was such u one US has
never been witnessed in this country before.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Hmusemen,s and Recreations.

The following amusements and recreations
are advertised:
The steamer Armenia makes select excursion
to Quantico this evening, leaving at 6:SO and re-.
turning ut IL.
Luray excursion over the Baltimore and Ohio
railway OH the eleventh instant
Drivers garden, Royal Marionettes and select
company.
Abner's summer garden, Prof, Arth's orchestra,
Miss Ravene ana the Arion quartette.
Cape May Saturday excursion via Pennsylvania
railway
The steamers George Leary and Excelsior give
n special excursion 10 Norfolk. Fortress Monroe,
piney Point, and Point Lookout. returning Mon
day morning.
The W. W. Corcoran goes down to Mount Vernon
at 10 H. m.
The steamer Lady of the Lake gives Saturday
excursion to Norfolk, stopping at Point Lookout
and Fortress Monroe
National Republican., 1883-07-07

The great boon which it is claimed free
trade gives to Great Britain, so far from being
u blessing, results in rich nation and u poor
people. The factories in that country en-
povcrish their operatives, and give them the
scantie5t subsistence. Wages in English facto-
ries run from 20 to so per cent. lower than
what is paid for tho same class of work in
this country, and yet working men are asked
10 vote for free trade candidates.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
rhe knnr-shenhnn Duel.

THE REPUBLICANS is able, after considorabl Q
outlay both of time and money, to lay be-
fore its readers the following concise and az
curate details of the late duel between the
funny man of 7cras Sitngs and the Now
York stonecuttcr. This information is given,
We confidently believe, in advance OF any
other paper, either III this country or in New
Jersey, and can be relied on as absolutely nc.
curate. 1t is given in diagram form with eS-
planatory notes SO that children or anybody
interested in duels can understand it, a VI
Il Il
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THERE is scarcely any knowledge more inn
portant at this season of the year than that
of what to cat, Nature, always providcnt
and constant In her products, offers US at this
season numberlcss agreeable vegetables and
berries, which il eaten in moderation are pro-
ductive of health. OF meats it is best TO cat
spariugly. The safest and most nutritious
meat 20 eat in warm weather is mutton, 1t
is more digestible and less coarse than beef
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Chisr Moses surrondsrs.

As a result of his conference with Secre-
tary Teller and tho commissioner of Indian
affairs yesterday Chief Moses virtually agreed
to surrender his entire reservation in Wash
ington territory, aud settle with his people
on tho Colville reservation adjoining it, Chief
Tomaskat, who represents the Indians now
on the Colville reservation, was present at
National Republican., 1883-07-07

The only means by which tho firing Of
crackers on tho fourth of July can be pre-
vented is to prohibit their sale under severe
wholly inadequate in numbers to arrest one
fourth of the number of offenders found ON
every recurring fourth of July. Tho chief
of police is not to blame Tor the failure to on
force the order.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

and his people. Chief Tomaskat requested
Secretary Teller TO erect upon the Coiville
reservation u saw mill, griSt mill, aud q
school house, and to furnish n physician for
the Indians. Chief Moses also gave notice
that no would expect CONDENSATION for the
REIMBURSEMENT of his esergatlon. IL is ex-
pectod that the contemplated agreement be-
tween the government and Chief Moses Will
result in throwing open for settlement about
two million acres of land.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE REPUBLICAN very recently endeavored
to show the Importance of tho establishment
of technical schools, and suggested that
schools of this character should be u part of
the common school system of tho country.
We observe that Mr.. w. IL. Vanderbilt has
lately given 100000 for the establishment of
a technical school in connection with Wander
bilt university at Nashville.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

and is free from tho objections urged against
pork. The sheep is o cleanly animal. 1t does
not wallow in mire nor consume garbage or
decayiug meats and vegetables. Itisadainty
and careful feeder AS a steady food mutton
is moro nutritious and Cur cheaper than
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Train Wrecked.

Tho following telegram was received yes
terday from Atlanta, Ga, by the general
superintendent of the railway mail service !:
"Flag train 53 Charlotte and Atlanta Air
Line, leaving Atlanta yesterday morning was
wrecked near central North Carolina. Postal
Clerks Hill and Myers were painfully in
jured. The mails were recovered. TERRELL,
superintendent"
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE New York Smsays Hon. j. c. s. Black
burn talks too much with his mouth, and ad-
vises him to keep it shut. This advice from
common scold will probably amuse Mr.
Blackburn,
National Republican., 1883-07-07

A-Represents the location of the New York
boarding house where Mr., Knox gave banquet,
at which the offense was given.
B-Beer saloon TO which Mr. Sheahan retired to
sober up and write his challenge.
C.-Beer saloon where Mr.. Knox received the
challenge aud reinforced his nerve.
D-Brghon Beach, where Mr. sheahan's part OF
the duel was fought.
E-New Jersey, the point where Mr. Knox did
his lighting.
FF-The positions occupied by the seconds dur
ing the fighting.
G-Beer saloon IN Hoboken, where all the par
ties met TO congratulate each other afer the affair
was over.
II HHH H-Some more beor saloons
THE state of Texas, where Mr. Knox edits a
paper.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE decision made by the supreme court of
Illinois that contract made on Sunday can
be enforced does not imply any opinion
against the sanctty of the day, but simply
intends to prevent men from evading just
contracts made on Sunday
National Republican., 1883-07-07

IT is regarded as such an unparalleled alb
surdity in Kentucky for a man over to resign
an office that the whole state is in n fever of
excitement over the resignation of Mr.. SwOpe
as collector of internal revenue. Swope is
in danger of being committed to the asylum
as % lunatic.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

national party of the United States, gets fully
under way, and the second plank in his plat
form--to wit, war with England-takes effect,
we shall hope to see Mr.. Sylvester composing
the rank and file of the army.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

Mr.. TUKE, who has been the agent for for
warding Irish emigrants to this country, says
his work, or that of the society he represents,
is finished for the present. He says that he
has received many applications from Ameri-
can employers for laborers.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Not So smooth as 1t Looks.

Everything is as peaceful as graveyard, TO
outward seeming. among the Ohio democrats but
when the Cincinnati Enquirer expresses the fear
that too much is expected Of Hamilton county,"
and repels the exultations over senator Thurman
by saying that he voted for Allen in 1875" Judge
Hoadly supported Hayes, and the younger Thur
man iusthes his bolt by calling the candidate a
political gymnast," It looks as though there
might be trouble browning
National Republican., 1883-07-07
How 20 Address cheek stamps.

Much delay and inconvenience has been
experienced by the internal revenue bureau
i'll handling the check stamps forwarded for
redemption on account of letters and pack
ages of stamps being addressed to the treas
urer of the United States. comptroller of the
currency, and the secretary of the treasury.
All check stamps forwarded for redemption
and all correspondence relating thereto should
rnynnup
National Republican., 1883-07-07

The procession was composed Of native Mex
icaus, Apachos in warpaint, and Zuni Indians,
and natives Of the United States. The expo
sition which follows, and to last month,
gives evidence of success.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
A county Judge murdered In Texas.

The attorney general has received a tele-
gram from Edward Gutheridge, United States
attorney, dated Minevla, Texas, saying
Charles Haughn, late county judge of Marion
county, Texas, and principal witness in the
Marion county election cases, was murdered
on tho third instant, as was supposed, by
parties indicted in the United States court
The attorney general has instructed Mr.
Guthcridge to examine carefully and report
fully upon tho circumstances of the murder.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Rexnnnc SeiIurn

The following dispatch was received at the
internal revenue bureau to-day from Col
lector l. ]. Young, of the Raleigh IN. c. dis
trict
Deputy Sorrel seized two horses, wagon, and 100
gallons blockade whisky in Stanly county. Two
men, T. c. Hutchins and Giles Hutchins,, with
wagon, in default of bail, were lodged in jail.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
The NEW Pnstnrn s,nmns.

Several designs for the new four cent
postage stamps to be used on and after Oct. L
were received at the postofiice yesterday, but
mono of them were satisfactory. Notwith-
standing the various publications stating that
the date upon which the new two cent postage
law goes into effect is Oct. l, hundreds of let
ters have been received at tho Postoilice de-
partment asking for information on the sub
National Republican., 1883-07-07

The Cincinnati Enquirer says that any os-
innate of strength of the various candidates
for speaker will bo widely out of the way
which does not give Mr.. Cox tho solid Now
York delegation.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE cotton crop of 1882 is officially esti
mated at 6,sOO,OOO bales. Texas heads the list
with 1,329OOO bales and Mississippi coming
next with 100000 bales.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
,nNnnN AND PARIS.

Trr REPUBLICAN will be found on Gle ut the
American Exchange in Europe, No. li9 Strand,
London. the American Exchange in Paris No. %
boulevard des Capucines.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE secretary of the interior has issued an
order to tho superintendent of the Hot
Springs reservation that a free bathing pool
be kept open for the use of the poor during
tho usual hours of bathing.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
SATURDAY. July Z, 1888.

Frry G0ort is being made TO hare THE REPUBLICAN
6,Httrtd early and promptly in all parts Of the city
IusonS rho do 40. receire their paper or 19ho haze
0,g cause Of complaint igW obtige dy Ho'VVlh0 me
% C, thher IN person or BY postal card
National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE big railway scheme inaugurated at
Indianapolis is getting well advertised. The
larger part of the papers are inclined to ridi-
cule it.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

A NEW and profitable industry in South
Carolina is the dredging of rivers for phos
pilates. The demand for phosphates both in
this country and abroad is very great.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
nn CITY sunsCRInERs.

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, delivered by carriers TO
nny rnrt Of the city and suburbs, regularly and
early. Mt the following rates;
Fer Month ''.''''''''''''''''''''' . w w
Per - ~
National Republican., 1883-07-07
AgreenbIe Entrnyagnnce.
Cleveiand Leader.

IttVtIWNW LltUUtT,
About 100000 will be saved by the Presi-
dents consolidation of internal revenue districts.
This is another striking instance OF republican
"extravagGnce,"
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Gen, sheYman and Party.

Gen. Sherman and party arrived at Fort
Ellis, Mont yesterday morning, en- route
for the Yellowstone National park. All of
the party are WELL
National Republican., 1883-07-07
Nrdw YORK OFFICE.

Tho Ncw York onlcc OF THE REPUBLICAN, is Mt
Room 6b. Tribune building, where files of TiiE RE-
rvBncAs and all necessary information relating
to advertisements can be obtained
National Republican., 1883-07-07

TIE Michigan banks have met the demands
of the people of that state by reducing the
rate of interest from to 6 per cent.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

Persons ,cdpin0 The city during The summer can have
THE REPUBLICAN sent them by mail for any length Of
time, and The address changed often desired, By
nOtyyn9 The business office.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
rroron ONT OF poIitics.

NfIV UTltNN9 IIcNVUNt
Ohio people say Gen Durbin Ward has ten
times before been candidate for positions he did
not GET II may be said that he IL out Of politics.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
somn,c comic, con, on pprlIon,lon,

Snmnlc copies sent on application.
Rcmittances may he made at otr risk. either by
draft express post Office order, or registered let.
ter. Money sent in any other way hat the risk oi
the person sending 1t. Address.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Washington, d.
National Republican., 1883-07-07
CURRENT GOSSIP

1T WOULD RE NICE.
Speaking about the weather.
wouldn't II be nice
To turn ON the leo
And allow a stream
OF vanilla cream
To moiston your guzzle1
And soda flz
Attend 70 It's bis,
Cool tho inside coat
Ofyour parching throat
Freezo YOU to thc muzzle 2
fy..-gf.-.l u
National Republican., 1883-07-07
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
BY The National Republican Compas,
onloe, PA. Avenue, Cor. Tenth ana u SITS
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR BY MAIL.
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National Republican., 1883-07-07

THE unanswered conundrum in Ohio now is
whether or not the Cincinnati EHquiSer is
supporting Judge Hoadly.
National Republican., 1883-07-07

In describing the trip of newspaper man
across the continent gentleman just in from
the far northwest said: when last saw
Blank he was with the president of the North
orn Pacific going west. The party had got
as far as Bismarck. The commissary cor was
half full of wine and ice, and the other half
was full of Blanks head"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-07
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
CHANCES IN DUTIES OF OFFICERS-THE PACIFIC
EOrADRnN

CHANGES IN DUTIES OF OFFICERS-THE PACIFIC
SQUADRON
WASHINGTON, Oct 6.-AsSiStaut PaymasteI
John ;. Carpenter has been ordered TO the Yautlc;
Passed Assistant Surgeon NJ. d. Jones has been de-
tached from the Naval Hospital, Washington, and Or
derod to the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn Passed Assist
ant Surgeon c. w. Rash mas been detached from tho
Naval Hospital New York and ordered the Colorado;
Assistant Engineer G. II. f. BaOott has been detached
from the Yanuc and placed on waiting OrdersI Passed
Assistant En- sineer f. Nase has been detached from
the Yano granted three months leave Of ABSENCE
Passed Assistant Paymister C. NJ. Ray has beeu de-
taoned from the Yautc ana ordered to settle accOunu
AMI await orders Captain \. p Cook has relieved Cap
tain Henry Wilson OF the cJumIud VI the Lackawdnua
al CallaO. The resignation Of Ensign William IL Emer>
son has been accep ed, take effect Oc-O)er f. 1884
lie has been de,lched from tue SSIJarL aud granted
leave OF absence u that Ite. Commander Horace Z.
Mullau, late commander Of U. ;. steamship AshuelOt
winch was lost on OF ASIA, Will k appeal
TO Congress tins winter Tor reinstatement In the Navy.
Rear Admiral Hughes, comma ding the PIc.dc sta.
tion reports 30 the Navy Department under date OF
Panama september - the following disposition D! tIs
vessos Of tnag squadrou The Hartford expected 70
be at Puerta Arenas Costa Rca September 2S tho
LaCkawauna which sailed for the coast OF Chill, Is 10
return to Callao by March the Wachusett orders
to offer transportation to the United states Minister
Mr.. Gbos to MJlendo other ports in the sourn OF
Peru way the capital OF Bolivia. She Will thei
proceed the Cnan coast aud return to Caao by De-
cemDer l; IrOquJ. has Orlers to remain AT Ca!ao
The health of the squadron is good
The following changes nave been made IN the racine
squadron Passed Assistant EuNucerJ. A scott EnsEt
NJ. . Read aud Naval CateC A. H. Clarke nave been de-
taoued from the II rtfOrd and ordered 10 the LIcE1
wanna; Assistant gIneer c. c. kleckner la' Oten
detached from the lroquois and ordered TO tho
Wachusett; Lieutenant.C Comma Uder ID. c. WOOdr ~
has detached from the Lackawanna ana Orered 10
the Naval Hospital, Washington; Ensign Harry MDnet
has been detached from the Hartford and ordered 10
the Lackawauua; Lieutenant W. H. Digs mas Oecn de-
tached from the personal stan OF Admiral Hughes ana
ordrred hOmey Lieurenlnt j. A II. NlcKe's mas been
ordered duty hag-leuenant OF tue Paclnc squad
ron; Commander Mahau nas relieved Commander
Pearson of ne command Of the Nacnlsstt.
The TaIlapJOEa has arrived at NOriO!h Ihe hctus
Secretary OF the Navy to-day ordered that tue paSSo
snip ConsteIlatou now at the Norfolk Navy Yard, DO
dOCked for repairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-07
RACING IN CANOES.

There was a dark sky and strong north
west wind when J. y. Butter tuc starter OF the races IN
cudrd III the programme Of he regatta OF the knlcker-
booker Canoe Club stepped from tho boat house and
blew blast on buglc, summOning the canoes to the
starting point The ladies wno were present sought
rcr,e on the steam launCI Pioneer that followed the
rIcers while the small boys occupied prominent posi-
lions on apdled canal boat that had been washed
p ON the shore. t. A Homln. jr. aCJei as Judge, and
Charlie, Rcol OF the Now,York Athletic Cub, as times
kceper The first padding race class y. distance
opehaf ule ending from tlo foot OF NlnetysIxtuSt
10 the bounousc at Eight There were thlee en-
tries! w. J. Allen, jennie; H. T. Key-er Pa!istdo; aud
. A. Lowentual Manche. Allen showed mis- superiority as
paIdlrr from the start, winning easily m 4:25, with
A. Loweuthal second The pa idug race for caso a,
distance one mile brought tnree starters: A. Low
cuthaI Hslryou; W. L. Greonleaf, C0QJasO; ana W.
Dormt. GER, Slatrmuc The UdlCyOu finally VIC
torrou, winning In 1913, and the COqua-O second In
1909. .,..
Inc wind had increased aud heavy rain was falling
wuru, after repeated blasts on tuc Ou{e, the ChuOes
came starting point IN the auug RAGS Tor clSst5
A and b. There entries and i've starters A.
IIrrutuuO, ArgO; ". Hurmztr, MauCuc; l.. FOWir,
Nrtug; ". j. Green, Nctue ana ". l. GrrunieAt, Co
Cua-u After "a few mlsuap5 tue CaIuu, were ordered
Un rhe AUgJ tue wlauct III class Is anu the Nctue
lu Cias4 4. TIE taudom padding race was poSiponed
mul mex. saturday Alter tho races the prizes we're
,rc4ru leU to the winners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-07
An INSANE W0N1VS HO4RDNGS:

Mrs Ann Smith, widow OF the late Phetus Smith,
of Freeport has been removed TO the insane asy um
Rt Mineoa on certificate ofinsanity signed by Drs
Denton and Hammond. Some yearsa ago Mrs Smith
was crazed by grief at the loss Of an only daughter
but recovered sufficiently to be allowed 10 take
charge of her own affairs She lived alone IN her own
house and had sufficient means 10 support herself
comfortably. During the past two years she has
frequently annoyed hel DelghbOrs She would wake
them up at midnight by ringing a cOwbel and
during the day would use the most offensive Ian
Guage. Co.,. ,
Pending the appointment Of committee Judge
Armstrong OF Queens County, instructed Justice
Wallace OF FrreDOrt to make an examination OF
her personal property, which he did on Friday with
five witnesses. the interior OF the house was found
10 be filthy in the extreme. The halls and rooms
were Uttered with vegetables hoes, rakeS, rolls OF
oicloth, carpets, etc. In her sleeping room We're
found twenty whole pieces of fine white muslin,
about the same number of prints, rolls of linen,
flannel, four new shawis. and packages of knives,
wrapped in paper were $71l IT bills S26 IN trade
dollars and 81 80 in change. Under her bed IN the
sleeve of a dress, $lS O3 was found. Also Brook
lyn Savings Bank book showing deposit of 81 900
In 1873 since which time nothing had been drawn.
No care had been taken of the house, which was IN
a dIlapldated condition. Theodore Armstrong
Carman Cornelius and DR.. Hageman have been
appointed commission to Investigate the facts III
The case by the aid of a jury and report to the
Cnunty COuIt