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THE SOLDIERS PRAYER BOOK,

The following curious broadside
is taken from an English newspaper
of the year IVA, aud is there call
ed Cards Spiritualized; or the per-
petual Almanac, and Soldiers PRAY.
er Book" giving all account of
Richard Lane, a private belonging
to the 47th Regiment of Foot, who
was taken before the Mayor Of the
town of Glasgow, for playing at
cards during Divine service. The
sergeant commanded the soldiers at
church, and when the parson had
read the prayers he took his text.
Those who had a Bible took it ont;
but this soldier had neither Bible
nor Common Prayer Book, but
pulling ont pack Of cards, he
spread them out before him. The
sergeant Of the company saw him,
and said:
Richard. put up thy cards, this
is no place for them"
"Never mind that said Richard.
When the service was over, the
constable took Richard prisoner,
and brought him before the Mayor.
"Well," says the mayor, what
what have you brought that soldier
here fort"
"For playing cards in church"
"Well, soldier what have to say
for yourself"
"Much, sir, / hope
every good; if not, / viii punish
you more than mortal man was
ever punished before"
II have heen,' said the soldier,
I about six weeks on the march. I
have had but little to subsist on. l
have neither Bible nor Common
Prayer Book. / have nothing but
o pack Of cards, and hope to satisfy
yonr worship Of the entire purity Of
my intention"
/ every good" said the mayor
Then spreading the cards before
the mayor he began with the ace
s"When ! see the ace, it remind.
me there is only one God"
"When / see the duce, it reminds
me Of Father and Son"
"When | see the tray, it reminds
me of Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
"Wben | see the four, it reminds
me of the four Evangelists that
preached-Matthew, Mark, Luke
and John"
"When ! see the Ave, it remind.
me Of the five wise virgins that
trimmed their lamps. There were
ten, but five wise, and five foolish
I and were shut OUT @
"When | see the six; it remind
me that in six days the Lord mad,
| the heaven and earth.'
/ "When see theseven, itremind.
me that on the seventh da,
God rested from the works which
he had made, and hallowed it.
"When see the eight, it remind.
me Of the eight Righteous person,
that were saved when God drowned
the world Noah and bis wife, hi
three sons and their wives"
'When / see the nine, it remind
me of the nine Lepers that wer
cleansed by our Savior. Their
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of years, and think it the hest Bit
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SYSTEM" so writes W. II. Cole.
Druggist, Of Joplin, No. A sin.
gle trial Of this remedy Mill con.
vince any person of the truth of tn.
above.
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Of choice and seasonable styles in
hobby suits and general outfttjngs
of the most attractive description
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

DIR. BOWIE TYLER, of Georgetown is in a
critical condition from pneumonia and pleu-
risy.
, Mrs. NELLIE McCARTEE 10 engaged 10 sing
at the grand concert Of the Garland orchestra
at Fords Opera house, in Baltimore, this
evening.
REV. J. c. PRICE, president OF Zion Wesley
Institute at Salisbury, N, c.. and wife are in
the city the guests of w. q. Fearing, 2iO6
Fifteenth street
DR. JAMES MCCosH, president of Princeton
college, viii arrive In the city this evening,
and will be the guest Of DR.. Harvey Lindsly,
an alumnus of the college, at S2i Connecticut
avenue.
LIEUT.. BENJAMIN H. RANDOLPH, Sd United
States artillery, leaves here to-day for the New
Orleans Exposition, under the orders of Col. S.
G. Lyford, T. 9. A., the commissioner OF the
war department for the Exposition.
Miss ANNIE WRIGHT, of Tennessee, who was
one of the band of beauties in society here in
her rosebud days two years ago, will arrive
here very soon after the holidays to spend the
rest of the season with her uncle Gen. Marcus
]. Wright.
MAJ. MERRILL, Capt. Frost and Lieut., Allen,
committee of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery" of Boston, are at the Riggs. They
are in the city to make arrangements for the
accommodation of that organization here at
the dedication Of the Washington monument.
CAPT DAEIEL APPLETON, Quartermaster j.
F. Long, aud Adjutant George W, Rand, of the
7th New York, with Col, W. @. Moore, Capt
a. w. Kelly, aud Capt i. X. Ross OF the
Washington Light Infantry, and Maj. ii. f.
Bauer occupied box at Albaugh's Opera
hOlfo last night. The Goihamites are here
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
ANUS EN- ENTS.

Mr.. Barrett last night was seen by a large
audience at Albaugh's in his well-known i'm
personation OF "Richelieu' in Bulwer's ad.
mirable play. In this role many OF Ar. Bar
retts admirers regard him as at his best, and
hisrendering ofthe character OF the crafty, am.
bilious, indomitable old prelate-statesman is
indeed piece Of work never to be forgotten
by those who see II. francesca da Rimini'
will be repeated this evening
The engagement of the Madison Square
Theater company in their latest play, "The
Private Secretary" at the National theater
commences on Monday, Dec. %, next. Our
readers are ere this pretty familiar with the
general character Of the piece. ''The Private
Secretary is described as very funny, abound
ing in ridiculous complications. Judging
by its phenomenal success in London,
New York and elsewhere 1t must be something
superior to the ordinary rum The cast includes
Charles Coates, the popular English comedian,
who makes his American debut here in Wash
ington; Al. Lipman, from the Madison Square
home cast; NJ A. Kennedy, J. G.. Saville, c.
W. Stokes and Misses May Gallagher and Hen
rietta Crosman. The sale of seats opens this
Thursday morning at the box Office of the
Naton.l theater.
Youth" which was the prototype of the
! large crop Of sensational, spectacular dramas
which have held the boards almost to the ex-
cution of everything else for several seasons,
| will be seen In Washington for the first time
next week at Albaugh's. This play was an
| immense success in New York and London,
and is in point Of spectacular effect excelled
| by nothing ever put upon the stage under the
nnme OF drama. Fully 100 people are en-
! ployed in the representations. The elaborate
scenery is all brought along by the company.
In the cast will be L. A. Eberle, Frazer Coul.
ter, John 4. Craven, F. NJ. Burbeck Rachel
Noah, Grace Thorne and Mrs. A. s. Pennoger.
The sale Of seats begins at the Grand Opera
house box office this morning.
The Carleton Opera company comprisinp
some of the best artists on the lyric stage, will
appear at Ford's Christmas week, and an.
nounce as their repertoire the following Mon
day and Wednesday nights, "The Drum
Majors Daughter Tuesday night and Christ
mas matinee, "The Mascot Christmas and
Saturday nights, THE Merry War" Among
the best known names In the company are
Dora Wiley Jessie b. Davis, Rose Besudet,
Clara Wisdom, Henry Rattenberry, GustavC
Adolphi, Richard Golden, w, H. Clark, Il. r
Ri7dalc, and W. 7. Carleton, The sale Of seat
commences this morning at the opera house
box Office,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

A very great gathering Of people from
all parts of tho country is expected in
Washington at the time of the presidon-
tial Inauguration. 1t is certainly to the
advantage Of tho business of the city that
this attendance should be worked up to
the highest figures. No stranger will
visit us without leaving money hero that
will enter into our local channels of traffic
aud directly or indirectly benefit very
large proportion of our people. This is
we'll understood. Keepers of hotels, res
taurants, apartment houses, and board
ing houses, merchants, tailors, hatters--in
fact those engaged in all lines Of business,
even down to tho humble bootblack, are
looking forward to the Inauguration with
hopeful expectation of profits to be
gathered from the great throngs of
strangers within our gates.
This is all we'll enough. 1t is but right
and legitimate that those to whom it will
fall to lodge and feed tho visitors should
reapa fair measure of gain in return.
But there is o chance that unwise and
graspiug action may intervene to cut
down the expected attendance and with
it the expected profit also
The impression is being created abroad
that our hotel keepers and proprietors Of
boarding and lodging houses are prepar'
ing to charge strangers extortionate
prices during Inauguration week. Tho
Washington correspondents Of several
widely read journals have made this sub
ject the main feature of very readable
letters. The natural tendency of such
reports is to keep visitors away who
wonld be sure to como If assured fair
treatment. Many persons of moderate
means who had decided to come upon o
given estimate of expenses will change
their intention upon reading that our
professional entertainers are preparing to
charge rates that will double or treble
their expected daily rate of expenditure.
We sincerely trust the reports referred
to are without foundation, but we deem
it proper to call the attention of those in
terested to the fact that they are being
circulated abroad, and will, unless au.
thoritatively denied, exercise a preju-
dicial effect upon the expected influx of
visitors. There should be no raising Of
prices for the occasion whatever. There
will be sufficient profit in entertaining
the vast number of strangers that will
tax our resources to the utmost, if as
surod of fair treatment, without resorting
to a policy that will be a stain upon the
fair reputation Of the capital city for
generous hospitality.
This matter is one of which the COM
mittee of fifty may properly take cogni-
zance. Systematic action upon their part
will, no doubt, have decided effect in
preventing mistaken policy of excessive
charges at hotels and boarding houses.
Our merchants, too, are sufficiently in
terested in keeping our city thronged
with strangers as long as may be possible
to call for the exertion of their influence
in the same direction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
OFFICIAL BREvITIES.

Capt. Louis II. Sanger, 18th infantry, is
granted six months sick leave.
First Lieut.. Palmer Tilton, 10Th infantry, has
been granted two months extension of sick
leave.
Lieut.. William II. Wheeler, 1lth infantry,
has been granted two months extension of
the sick leave granted him Oct. q by Maj, Gen.
Schotield.
Capt William Badger, 9th infantry, has been
granted one month leave. to take effect when
he is discharged from attendance as witness
before the court in Boston.
The speaker laid before the house yesterday
a letter from the secretary of war informing
the house of the completion of the arrange.
ments for the unveiling OF the statue Of Rear
Admiral Dupont.
A bill was reported from the senate commit.
tee on foreign relations and placed on the cal
endar yesterday to permit Henry Vignaud,
second secretary of the American legation in
France, to receive the decoration of the legion
of honor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
For RENy--ROO1rs.

CUTIE OF ROOMS AND PRIVATE
> baln on Cd floor with board for q 500 6o2
a.. n. NJ, T-gO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

THE latest statement now is that Mr.. Bay
ard has been offered his choice of cabinet
positions. and has selected the treasury. If
so the choice is wiso one, as Mr.. Bay
nrd's abilities arc better adapted for the
treasury than the state department. IL
is supposed that the financial ideas of the
senator are not much at variance with
the dens on which tho treasury has been
run with so much success for the last
twcnty.fou years, and which has as
tonished tho world. He will know too
much 10 try doubtful experiments. He
will not be anxious to knock tho bottom
out Of tho concern in order TO get rid of n
theoretical surplus of S400,o00,OOO which
Hendricks iinagines is there working mis-
chief He will ondeavor not to bo the
first man to break down in that office
since 1860, and to prevent doing SO he
will need the advice and help Of subordi-
mates who understand the ropes, nro ac-
quainted with the coast, aud skilled in
steering the ship. His temperament and
circumstances will combine, therefore, 10
favor conservative course, and il he is
not driven by the humbugs in his party
ints rash aud foolish schemes he will
aa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

No SANE person could doubt that Secre-
tary Lincoln has always cherished sin
:ere desire for the apprehension and pun
ishment of Howgate and that no effort
within his power has been spared to effect
that end. The civil authorities swere
clearly to blame for tho defaulter's
escape, and we are not aware that any
responsibility therefore has ever been
charged upon the war department. So
far as THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is
concerned in connection with recent pub
lications in regard to the Howgate matter
it is absurd to think that anything In these
columns was in the remotest degree in the
interest of Howgate, or had any other pur-
pose than to exhibit legitimate enterprise
in gathering fresh and current news for
our readers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

como out with additional honors. Mr..
Bayard will better satisfy the country
than Thurman or any other man who has
been prominently named as likely to bc
appointed, for Thurman lost his bearings
during the initiation period and drifted
away from sound monetary principles to
an extent that has impaired his standing
and might cause uneasincss II another
cyclone should sweep over tho sea of
finance, and no other man has the record
TO compare with tho Delaware senator.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

THE democrats Of Illinois who thought
they saw m opportunity of preventing
the legis .ure of that state choosing
republican successor to Senator Logan,
by getting the democratic members to
absent themselves from the joint conven-
ton, thus breaking a quorum, have dis
covered an obstacle in the way. The
speaker OF the house will be democrat,
rs that party has u majority of onein the
lower branch Of the legislature, and, eX-
oficio, chairman of tho joint convention.
he will b. under the necessity Of remain
ing, whatever his party associates may
conclude to do, and with the republican
members will make the necessary quo
rum. To party that started out in the
first instance to steal majority Of the
legislature and with it United States
senator. there ought not 10 be much hesi-
tation in getting the democratic chair
man of the convention to officially de-
clare himself absent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
CURRENT COMMENT.


In the case Of such a treaty as that re-
Gently made with Spain-one which af-
fects home interests and which involves
the support of one-half million people,
which would sweep away millions OF
home capital, reduce to beggary thou
sands of workingmen, and desolate whole
sections of the country tho people have
n right to consider the subject aud to OK.
press their opinion upon II before bnal
action is taken and we should think the
senate would he glad to have this popu.
lar expression instead of acting independ-
entity and probably antagonistic to it,
NctC Orleans Times Democrat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

CONGRESSMAN OHARA, of North Caro-
alma, thinks that if congress can provide
against discrimination in freight rates it
can also prevent discrimination in pas
sengers paying the same fare, hence his
amendment to the Reagan interstate
commerce bill. Its adoption by the solid
vote of the republicans aided by north
ern dem ocrats in the house has shocked
the entire social system Of the south.
Should 1t become u law, the southern
chivalry will find itself obliged in the
future to ride in the same railroad cars
with the colored race. The southern
democracy rallied yesterday to secure Il
reconsideration of the vote on tho
O'Hara amendment, but signally failed.
There will be no pressing desire on the
part of southern senators to take up the
bill If it reaches the senate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

IF there was not danger of Representa-
tive Randall meeting with strong indorse-
ment of his tariff views in the south Mr.
Watterson would not have thought it
worth while to assail the ex-speaker for
contemplating southern journey. 1t is
jealousy of Randall's influence with the
progressive southern people that prompts
the Comier-Journars attacks upon him.
II the south were a unit for free trade
Mr.. Randall would be likely to discover
it when he visited that section. There
would be no occasion to ''shoo" him off
the ground if that section were really
hostile to protection.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

rnEArEn
EVERY EVENING
AND
sATURDAY MATINEE

Under the MANAGEMENT of Mr.. John Rickaby,
with its Worlds Wealth ofScenc and Mechanical
Effects aud the Greatest Company o. Character
Actors in America.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

THE senate committee on appropria-
tions has acted wisely in amending the
appropriation bill of the house, making
temporary provision for the navy. Tho
democratic house should be again given
an opportunity of placing itself on record
as hostile to the increase of this branch
of our service.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

Tho merits of FIRE as purifier have
never been disputed. Its effect upon
garbage aud other Objectionable organic
matter is instantaneous aud destructive.
There is in the British capital huge
furnace called the Queens tobacco.pipe,
in which is consumed all confscated Gus
toms property. Has 1t never occurred to
congress that such pipo would prove
effective in the cleansing of obiectional
legislation2 Instead of asking leave to
print his speech member might simply
request to be permitted to place 1t in the
national pipe, and smoke it.--Ne~ fow
Morninn JOMTllal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
A Charitable OpinIon.

1t is ill-advised and rash to say that the
republican party is better of without tho
support Of the independent element than
with it. Some captious individuals can,
indeed be spared. But it would be the
worst kind of folly to insist upon perma.
nently alternating the respectable and
very considerable body of eastern repub-
licans whose opposition to Blaine, how
ever mistaken, was evidently for con-
science sake.--Minneap0Lis Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

WHATEVER diffidence the democrats Of
Dakota displayed about voting in Novem-
ber, they show no backwardness about
accepting office after the 4th of March.
If their applications continue they may
become numerous enough TO convince
even the Missouri senator's that Dakota's
population is sufficient for admission to
the union as q state.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

The New Orleans Exposition opened
with $4,000 people present In 1876 the
attendance OF The first day of the Gem
tennial Exposition was in round numbers
10000. Considering the vastly greater
population within easy access of Phila-
delphia, it is evident that the attendance
at New Orleans indicates a degree of pop
ular interest fully equal to that which
attached to the memorable event of our
Centennial year. Tho south is to be con-
graduated over the brilliant send OFF,
of the great Cotton Exposition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, will be
issued to-day. 1t contains digest of
the news in the daily up to date, record
of the proceedings in congress, besides a
large amount of other interesting reading
matter. 1t can be obtained in wrappers,
ready for mailing, in the business office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
Carter Harrison's Theory.

There has been an ominous stiffness on
the part of Carter Harrison for the past
few days. Wo believe that he is engaged
in procuring evidence that the republi-
cans engineered the steal in Chicago for
the purpose of seating Brand, n democrat.
in place of Leman. There is a grand air
of plausibility about the mayors views
which is lacking in all the others.-Peorid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
.AUcTIoN SfLEs.
T TNITED STATES MXRsHAL's SALE,

UNITED STATES MARsHAL'S SALE
BY vlrtue ot three writs of heri lacias. Issued
ont of tho Clerks Oilcc OF the Supreme Court of
the District OF Columbia, and to me directed
VIII sell at public sale for cash, in front of the
court houte door o. said District, on MONDAY,
THE FIFTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1885, at
IL o'clock M, all the right, title, claim, and
interest Of the defendant in and to the following
described property, to wit:
Lot numbered twelve (l2), in sCftiare numbered
elghty.lour tS4l, fronting on d street north be-
tw en- Iwenty-hrst and rwen y-seco ID streets
wc-t, aud the south lf of 10. numbered ten
OO2), fronting on Twen y.irst street west, be-
1--WE n q aud III streets north. in the city of
VI ashington, ID. c., tn satisfy executions No.
210D6 in favor of Joseph le NJ. Browl No
%, ,4S9 In favor of NJ. w. Gait, Bro 4 Co, aud
Harriet A, Zantzng r.
CLAYTON NfcNIICHAEL,
United States Marshal.
THOMAS DowLISd, Auctloneer. de18-1st
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18

With five leading candidates for the
senatorship, five for tho speakershi and
any number in reserve ready and willing
to step into either position should fate
call, there is no lack of interest in the
two contests which must soon be decided
in this state. There is quite as pleasing
variety in the political views demanded
of the successful men. 1t would require
the millennium to satisfy all.-NeW York
Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-18
Go,,p for Commissioner Evans.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Evans is an incubus in the bureau in
which he is the head, and ought to give
was to some one who is more familiar
with the duties he is supposed to perform,
and who has not such u consuming in
terest in politics. .-Brooklm Union.