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National Republican., 1883-06-27

much in its size us in its shape. fiat and
small ankle should be surmouuted by mod
oratoly swelling calf, and the log should
gather IN again just below the knee-as if OK
prcs3ly made TO wear n garter. Tho thigh
should not be very large as it evidences
clumsincss. These are not novel views and
tho model here mentioned may be seen any
day in Greek statue or in any well trained
runner, jumper, or dancer. The beauty of q
limb is not mere matter of fancy; the good
one is the beautiful. No man who is quick
and strong "on his pins" need be afraid to
show them in stockings which fit like tho
skin; what may be thought lacking in bulk
will be amply compensated for in grace and
beauty of outline.
After all what poor subtorfuge and what
moral cowardice it is for man to hide his
legs simply because ho fears they are not
beautiful Does he admire as u thing of
beauty the baggy trousers in which he ON
sconcos thom2 Would he like to dispense
with his legs altogether, because they do not
contribute their duo share TO his personal
pulChritudo? Why not hide his nose in u bag
because it is rcd, ILL formed, or not Grccian
Why not cut of his ears because they are not
such as Phidias conceived and sculpturod2
Tho physical conformation of man is such as
ho camo into the world with-nose logs arms,
and all, and he should rather DO thankful
than dissatisfied with tho gifts of nature.
1t is much better TO ondeavor to enlarge
and improve our minds, and ondoavor TO
1.-Two clcanly and soberly and rat ionally, than
to be detected over tho size of the calves of
our legs. Knoo brooches may be no improve
ment to trousers, no moro convenient, and no
less troublesome, and thoro is, perhaps, no
good reason why they should be worn; but
better reason should be giveu for opposing
their adoption than that they will betray the
slinness Of legs
National Republican., 1883-06-27
nRANCII OFFIcEs.

The following IS n list of the branch Offices III
Washington. Others will be added hereafter
w S. RoosE's News stands at the ARLiNdroN
,torrt WuLAnD's HOTEL, and METROPOLITAN
HorrI.
RoosE & ourrSs News stand NATIONAL hoIA"
p.F QUEEN, ST.. JAMES llorE+
RiGGs HousE News Stand.
EnBiTr House. News Stand.
AMERICAN HOUSE, News stand
W. S. TnoNrsoS's Drug Store.
C.H. F1cKLlSG's Drug Store Georgetown
3.BEADLEY AbANs's Book Storos.
CIR. purour Druggist 1918 Fourteenth street
RIB. FERGUSON, Druggist. corner Second aud
unsylvnnia avenue S. L.
e. LEWIS, Druggist corner Fourteenth and ?
Its.
G. c. stN,tq Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
WE. SCALA, Druggist 800 Fast Capitol street.
II. A. JOHNSTON, druggist, corner Tenth and o
streets northwest.
s. sLArEn's Cigar Store, corner II and First
streets northwest
National Republican., 1883-06-27

Mr.. ABRAM S. HEWITT does not take a
hopeful view of the presidential office. He
says if he were elected president he would not
so to Washington, because he has o firm belief
that ho would not be allowed to serve out his
term. He says he would not so there to adj
minister the Office for a party or to dispense
patronage but that he would be tho presi-
dent of the whole people, and act alone for
their good, and that would be fatal to him.
Mr.. Hewitt might have been spared these ut
tcrances, as there is not the slightest proba-
bility that he will ever "go to Washington 1"
us presidont-elcct. His statement that he
could not survive an effort to do what Prosi-
dent Arthur is doing is an act of moral hari.
kari as strange as it is uncalled for.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
CONSOLIDATION Of REVENUE DIS
TEICTS.

An Estimated Annual Saving OF s21O, ,OOO--
THE Districts Affected in each state and
Territory.
IL was asoertaincd yesterday that the effect
of the executive order in regard to the in
ternal revenue service Is TO reduce tho total
number of collection districts from 1876 to So
a reduction of 40, instead Of AZ, as was er-
ronoously announced at tho Treasury depart
ment when the information was furnished 60
the press All tho changes made In tho pres
ont system were included howover, in tho
detailed statement published yesterday. The
error made at the Treasury department APP
piled only 10 the total number Of districts ro-
duced.
Tho following statement shows the number
Of districts reduced in each state and torri-
tory affected by the executive ordor: Ala
bnma, Nevada, Connecticut, : Georgia.
1 Dakota, 1; Wyoming, 1 Arizona, /;
Pennsylvania, 4; Virginia, 2; North Caro-
lima Tennessee kentucky, .; Ohio, 4;
Indiana, 3; Illinois, 3; Michigan, 2; Wis
consin, 2 Iowa, / ; Missouri, 2; Minnesota,
Ii West Virginia, 1 Maryland, /; Massa-
chusetts, Il New York, 8; Washington Tor
ritory, / /; New Jersey, l Idaho, Montana,
1 total, 40.
IL was stated at the internal revenue bureau
yesterday that It would require at least three
weeks 20 carry into efIoct tho provisions of
the Presidents order, and that II is probable
the transfer of offices cannot be effected be-
foro August /. An estimate was also made in
the bureau that an annual saving of 100000
will result from tho reduction in tho number
of collection districts.
An orror was made in the statement con-
corning the plan for rcorganizing the internal
| revenue districts as regards the state of Cali
fornia. Tho first information was to the
effect that the first and fourth districts of
California and the district of Nevada had
been consolidated, whereas tho fact is that
the first district was left undsturbcd and
Chancellor Hartston retained as collector.
Tho only change mndo in California was tho
consolidation of tho fourth district with the
district of Nevada, tho now district TO be
known as the fourth district of California.
Amos J.. Frost, tho collector of the present
fourth district, is designated as collector OF
tho new district
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Sunday Amusementn in NYnahlngton.

Mo- I0rN tODIOltlcldI HupCTllSeT.
Tho Washington press and pulpit arc
wrestling with the problem whether it will bc
conducive 10 the welfare of the hard worked gov
crumcnt clerk to keep tho Smithsonian, national
museum, congressional library, and other amuse.
ment and recreation cenIes open on the Lords
day Bob Ingersoll and few Of tho more liberal
minded clergy favor tho idea, while the greater
slckles for Sabbath observance regard 1t as an
entering wedge for all kinds of idleness and friy
olity. Considering the innocent nature Of the IN
sttutions in question, and tho certainty that the
wenried victim Of civil service reform Is bound to
find amusement somewhere, perhaps in worst
places, 1t is difficult TO sec what harm such q
movement can bring about.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

IN consequence of numerous complaints of
misconduct on tho part of formerly authorized
guides, it may be well to direct attention to
the fact that the chief of police some time
since called in tho appointments made by his
predecessors and appointed now set of
guides. None arc appointed who are not we'll
recommended. Badges arc issued to all ap-
pointees and letters of appointmons given
them, and each one is furnished with o card
which he is directed to present to any ono
who may engage his services. The
card contains tho rates of charges
allowed and form of complaint, which it Is
designed that the employer may fill up in
case he is dissatisfied with the conduct of the
guide. This is to be sent to tho chief of
police, who, if he adjudgo the guide guilty OF
extortion or other bad conduct will deprive
him of his appointment. Tho authorized
guides being, men of certified character and
intelligence, should have preference in en-.
ploymont over unauthorized persons
who assume to act in this capacity
People who will take the trouble to know
with whom they arc dealing will have either
no occasion to complain, or prompt redress II
occasion arises, Under these circumstance
nobody need be abused, mislod, or robbed who
does not wish be; and it is to be hoped no
more will be heard of this stale nuisance.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
A Rattilng Among tho Dry Bones.

tutctltdtt tOnltcFctdt Gdgttte'
1t was real funny ut Columbus to sec the
real old representative democrats, Thurman, Nor
gan Steedman, and the rest, standing back
while there came to the front the great Geddes
the professional Christian statesmen, who was a
democratic baby; and the old free soil and Gbo-
litlon champion, George Hoadly, upon whose gar
mens is still the smell Of the sulphur In which he
burned tho democratic party thousand times
and the old red hot abolitionist whig, Durbiu
Ward, who had once TO write his own electoral
ticket in order to make his independence promi.
mont. The dry bones Of the old democracy were
ratified but they were not wired together so as to
walk
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Contracts Awarded,

Contracts have been awarded to Henry AL
len, of Now York, for furnishing bottles and
vlals for the uso of tho marine hospital SCR
vice. Contracts for furnishing books for the
uso Of the hospitals have been awarded to p.
Blackiston, Son & Co., of Philadelphia, +. A.
Davis, of Now York, and j. B. Lippincott &
Co.. of Philadelphia.
Tho contrcct for repairing tho revenue
steamer Hamilton, now cruising ON tho Phil
adelphia station, has been awarded TO William
$4,000
National Republican., 1883-06-27

TIE French academy has conferred upon
Madame Bigot who is daughter of Healy,
the great American painter, the honor of its
second prize. This is given in recognition of
the story of "Marca," which has been pub
lished in the country under the title of "A
Mere Caprice Tho honor is more to be ap-
lrcciated, as there We're 100 competitors.
Madame Bigot has been overwhelmed with
congratulatory letters. American girls so to
the top everywhere.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

Ar tho cabinet meeting yesterday tho
subject of pauper immigration was discussed,
Tho conclusion reached is indicated by the
dispatch sent by Secretary Folger to the
collector at New York instructing him to
cooperate with the commissioners of immi-
grafton in their efforts to prevent the landing
of any paupers within the meaning of the
law, and when they had landed to. ship them
back whence they came.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

attention of the authorities is called to the
necessity Of providing measures by which
doorkeepers at places of amusement or wor-
ship shall be selected from other classes than
the ignorant and careless. A repetition of
the Sunderland affair on a larger scale would
have undoubtedly been tho result had thoro
been panic ut Lincoln hall last night.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Commander Enstmnn,s Case.

Upon the findings of tho medical board
which were yesterday submitted to him, Sec
retary Chandler ordered Commander East
man to appear before the retiring board to-
day. The medical board having found him
physically incapatitated for active service,
the retiring board will recommend that he be
placed upon tho retired list Of tho navy. AS
soon as this case is disposed of Commanders
Wilson and McNair will be ordered before the
examining board for promotion.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

Mr.. C. HAssoN, very learned member of
tho Academy Of Sciences, of Paris, has found
II new horror. Other scientists have found
death lurking in various meats and drinks
which we use but Mr.. lIasson warns us
against the use of salt and vinegar The way
to live, according to these solons, is TO eat and
drink nothing at all, and to do it sparingly.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
nrceches or Trouners.


The argument most pressed against tho sub
stitution of knee breoches and stockings Tor
mems wear over trousers is that the spindle
shanks of the wearors OF the stockings would
expose them to ridicule. Without being an
advocate of the proposed change we do not
deem this objection tcnable. 1t assumes in
tho first place that all of the men OF the
present generation have spindle shanks-
but where is the warrant for this assumption2
One of tho results of the greater comfort and
abundance with which people now live, more
than any at previous time, is to make them
stouter and moro muscular. a proof of this
is found in the fact that modorns arc unable
to wear ancient armoT, because IL is found to
be too small for them. DR., Baxters report
shows that tho American volunteers in tho
late civil war were tho equals in bulk and
physical development Of any people in tho
world. 1t is, therefore, absurd to assert that
the Americans as q people are spindle shanlSed.
How largo is it desired that tho calf Of
a mans leg should be? About twice the siac
Of tho wrists is what artlsts say. The Apollo
Belvidero, which is about five feet ten inches
in height, would have tho calf of tho leg
about fifteen inches around. Statisticians on
these subjects say that the average calf of the
inhabitant of Europe is almost thirteen and Il
half inches with men whose height is flvo feet
six inches. So it seems there is no great diff
ference between tho ordinary run OF calves
$ad that of tho chef d'aaore of manly beauty.
The chief artistic beauty Of leg is not 80
National Republican., 1883-06-27

THERE is project Oh foot for another ocean
cable. It's projectors announce that it is in
the interest of cheap tolegraphy. Probably
this means that it will be possible on the new
line to send iive-word dispatch for fifty dol
lars, unless the new company sells out to the
old monopoly.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Alabama Clnims Commission.

In the court Of commissioners Of Alabama
claims yesterday tho cases of Freeman s.,
I,urten. Francis ]. Correa, w. IL. Newcomb,
Josiah f. Ryder, George w. Powe, Abbie L..
Cation, administrative Joseph NJ Cation,
Frank Rogers, Francis Williams, James
Deshon ct AL, and Edwin III. Towle We're
argued and submitted.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

THE July number of Southern Historical
Society Papers," published at Richmond by
Rev. J. William Jones, secretary Of the So
cicty, contains u roster of the confederate ar
tillcry ut the second Manassas aud Sharps-
burg, Gen. S. b. Buckners report of tho battle
of Chickamauga, and several other very inter-
csting papers,
National Republican., 1883-06-27

THE New Orleans PicGgunc says "tho only
way to punish bad Indians Is to turn the cav.
airy loose and make march beyond tho
reach of professional philanthrophists." This
is concrete statement of a lamentable truth.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Pavmnster NVasson,s Case.

Tho action of tho President in the court
martial case of Paymaster WassOn will DO
promulgated to-day in an order from the
War department 1t is generally believed
that tho findings Of tho court have been ap-
proved, at least to the extent of sentence of
dismissal from tho service.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

Hon. JOSEPH CHoATE, of New York, will
preside at the commencement dinner at Har-
ward. 1t is gratifying to know that Mr..
Choate has not expressed objection to Gov.
Butler occupying a seat at his right.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

THERE is another great danger staring in
the face every one who bathes. Tho London
Lcuicci says "ifthc weather bo chilly or there
be cool wind it is not safe to bathe," An
othor good authority says, If the weather DO
very warm aud tho body heated IL is not safe
10 bathc." Another authority says, lit is
very unsafe to batho just after eating" while
still another says, 4" il is not best TO batho
with AN empty stomach" 1t is probably
safest not to hathe at all. Tho gentlemen OF
tho National Rifle corps, who arc about to
invade Cape May, where inducements TO
bathe are offered, arc requested for the good
of their bodies to refresh their memories as
to the old song in which the maiden who
requests permission of her mother to "go out
to swim" is granted it upon condition that
she hang her apparel upon hickory limb
and stays away from the water,
National Republican., 1883-06-27
A Lover OF Elowers.
SummerUilie Journal.

"Ycs," said Mrs. Towser, as she oxpatiated
upon tho beauties of her flower garden, 81
have given ii great care, and if you come
over in week or two | expect to be able to
show You some beautiful scarlet pneumOnias.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

army, retired, now consul general at Havana,
Cuba. The case involves the question Of the
right Of o retired army officer employed In
the consular service 20 receive pay for both
Offices It also involves the general question
whether tho acceptance by u retired army
officer of position in another branch of the
government is not equivalent TO a resignation
of his commission in the army.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
WorIs of tlle Pasent Omee.

The patent office yesterday issued 436 pat
ents, ID designs, 10 trade marks, Is labels, and
1 reissue. Tho domestic patents number 423,
New York having So, Pennsylvania 43, Mas
sachusetts "a, Illinois 81 Ohio %, Connecticut
"a, and Now Jersey 22
The patent Office has prepared tho follow
ing comparative statement OF the patents is
sued during tho first six months Of the calen-
dar years 1852 and 1883:
National Republican., 1883-06-27

FoRTUNATELY very few people in the
crowded audience at Lincoln hall last even
ing were aware of the act by which the door.
keeper imporiled their lives After the
exercises had begun this brilliant function.
AIRY locked the swinging doors at tho main
entrance to the hall BY the merest chance a
gentleman near tho doors discovered what
had been done, and had the outrage remedied
Had cry OF fire been raised, or had
amy disturbance Of whatever kind occurred,
tho congregation was composed largely of
women and children. There was no police
man on duty. as there should have been. The
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Tho secret OF IIis bitterness.

George Augustus Sala saw the coronation,
aad says Il was q sham II Is little curious that
30 experienced traveller as Mr., sala should have
missed the pic when 50 much OF 1t was going
around.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
VIEW YORK nFEIcE.

The New York Office OF THE RErunfioAN 's ut
Room e5. T,if,si, building. where files Of THE RE
rvpiicAS and all necessary information relating
60 advertisements can be obtained
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Mule wit.
PhRadeiphia Press.

Postmaster General Gresham says Frank
hatton is too inquisiuye. The same intimatlon
was once ignored by boy who wanted TO find out
whether mule ever got corns on his hind ie"t,
But it was bad for that boy.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Omit tiac Old Cipher.

A friendly suggestion to the democracy
If you think best to nominate the old ticket
on tho old platform and the old bar'l, we'll
and good But prudence dictates that you
discard the old cipher.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Gn,,. nnlnnu,a ono.

Upon the recommendation of tho second
comptroller of the treasury, Secretary Folgor
has referred to tho court OF claims for trial
the case of Gen. Adam Badeau, United States
National Republican., 1883-06-27
Heer the Philosopher.

With the man of to-day life is pathetic,
heroic, and unavailing struggle against bald
headedness. 1t Is u waste of time, money,
and ointment to strive against it.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 81. 1883.

Ererp CGort Is befnG made 10 hare THE REPUBLICAN
o,iitded carly and promptly in al paris Of ne city.
JusOns uho do not receiIe their pdper, or who haue
any eaUse of complaint, irW obige 6y n0'Vg"9 H'c
Gg.ce, tHhsr ~ person 0r by postal card.
National Republican., 1883-06-27
LONDON AND PARIS.

rrr REPUBLICAN, will he found on flo ut tho
American Exchange in Europe, No. iio Strand,
London; the American Exchange IN Paris, No. %
boulevard des CapuCines.
National Republican., 1883-06-27

WE have Judge Hoadlys own authority
for the statement that he will not withdraw
in disgust from the canvass for governor Of
Ohio
National Republican., 1883-06-27
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THE BREAKrAsr TABLE.
rrNarnr ronIr.

PUNGENr PobfE.
know my nose on gives text
For tom'pranco folks to preach nom;
Aud ofton gives the wit pretext
To vent a witty speech on.
one of those wits this morning chose.
On meeting nae, to ask me
Why one well knows me by my nose.
And then rushed quickly past me.
Ipondered. o. how mad was
When I found out that man did
Mean that It was simply because
By brandy it was branded.
That gent may think his pun was good,
Aud claim IL was in fun meant;
But when puns to my nose alludo,
Ill have them bo less pungent.
Ws.C.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21

The case Of Geo. Kinnear ~ ". r.
Hall. which has been pending for oyer
a year in the District Court for this
county, was decided by the court fling
its findings with the clerk yesterday.
The Judge finds all the facts of plain
tits complaint Sustained BY the proof,
and gives judgment for the plaintiff for
the recovery Of the possession OF the
lots In dispute, being lots l and 3 In
block II, D. 8. Naynard's plat Of the
town. now city Of Seattle. This oass
has sxcitsd good dsal Of interest b.
Gauss the defendant attempted TO hold
the lots On the ground that they were in
the 80 and below ordinary high water
mark. although they were some 70 rods
inside Of Aaynard's donation line. The
Judge found that the lots we're above
ordinary high tide, and that defendant
we'll knew IL when be took POSSESSION Of
them. The interest excited in the case
arose from the fact that IL these lots
could behsld BY Jumping and possession,
- against the grants Of Maynard, then
all Of that portion Of the oity situated
on the small tide marsh, populArly
known aS the lava beds, could Be held
the same way. In this decision the
Judge has given something Of . black
eye to the land Jumping schemes 90
prevalent at the present time. Meesrs.
Burke d Rasin and the McNau9ht firm
wege attorneys for the defendant, and
Jacobs 4 Jennsr and 6truve 4 Haines
for plaintiff.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21

The following are the transfers Of
real estate. a. recorded at the Auditors
Office. since our last report:
Elvira n. Wsllman to VIM. Bracket,
lot 1, block 2, Pontius' addition, &386.
b. L. Northup to D. T. Denny, lots
8 and 6, biloxi B, Buels third addition,
$4,000.
John Fl. Carr to II. H. Dearborn, lots
and 8, block 4, and lots 6, I and 8,
block 8. McNau9hts third addition,
5000.
Thos. Clancy to Arthur NJ. Scout,
blocks l, 8. l6 and II, L. Hanford's
plsr, 5000.
j. w. Van Brocklin to G. II. johnson,
acres in the Caller tract, $500.
]. F. MoNauQht to J. w. George and
Fred E. Sander, lot Z. block 10, May
Arthur III. Scott to H. E. Levy, lots
8, 10, IL. II, Ii. IA, Is and It,. block q:
also lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, block l6,
T. Hanford's addition, $1,000.
John Collins to E. Il. Neloy, lot 8,
block &C, Collins addition, SIPS.
Emil Schroeder to Ernst Robert
Harm, lots l ana 8, block 10, Kids ad-
dition, $l45O.
z. r. Harm to August Melhorn, one
halt Of lot l. block Is, Kids addition,
$725.
Mary A. Pontius to G.. w. Harris.
lots 9. 10, II and IL, block 80, Pontius'
second addition, $3.50.
Mary Roberts to Frank Oakley,
6OxlOO feet, block 13l, Kidd's addition,
$50.
l. N. BiRelow to E. L. Thomas. lots
and 2, block As, Bi0elow's addition, $50.
Henry NJ. Hall to Fred E. Sander,
part Of lot 8, block 10, Maynard's ad-
dition, 81.
J.W. George to Fred E. Sander. part
Of lot 4. block Is, Maynard's addition,
$1,000.