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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

sceptre, and sword of state had been thu
rescued from oblivion. Mr.. Croker's i'm
pressions of Madame dc Stael are stated
by him as follows:
The first time ever saw her was at dinner
at Lord LiYerpoops at Coombe Wood.
The conversation turned ON the court OF Bor-
lin, and Lord Liverpool asked II NJ. de sogur,
thcn ambassador there, was related TO the old
family of Segur, of whom his lordshIp men
toned one whom he had known. She an
sweiod laughingly that they were related ,du
cote des syllQbes," meaning they were not re-
lated, though their names were the same
Lord Liverpool did not sec what she meant
and repeated his inquiry in the form of asking
whgNher they were of the same family. She
replied with great readiness, Milford, Ills sont
du meme alphabet" Nothing could appear
more extemporaneous than this double Jest,
yet " must have been prepared, for every one
now knows that the NJ. scgir of Berlin, was
one OF the old Segur, and he was in fact tho
very man that Lord Liverpool was inquiring
about, Madame dc Stae had the phrase, cut
and dtN as the expression is, ready TO be used
on any OF the occasions, then very frequent,
when strangers inquired If such or such OF
Buonaparte's chnmberlains or diplomatsts
were OF the old stock whose names they bore;
aud the phrase Of 'du meme alphabet have
since seen somewhere In print
she was ugly, and not OF an intellectual ugli-
ness. Her features were coarse, and the ordi-
nary expression rather vulgar; she had an
ugly mouth, and one or two irregular, prone
inent teeth, which perhaps gave her coun-
tenance an habitual gayety. Her eye was
full, dark, and expressive, and when she de-
claimed, which was almost whenever she
spoke, she looked eloquent, and one forgot
that she was plain. on the whole, she was
singularly uniemlnine, and If In conversation
one forgot she was ugly, one forgot also that
she was woman.
Quotations from this remarkable col
lection might be multiplied ad infnitum.
Those already cited will be likely to i'm
press most persons as tho most striking,
and insure q careful reading of the 1900
pages, sll Of which are crowd ed with in
terest and well worth perusal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

THE purpose that lies at the bottom of
the organization of the Children's Christ
mas club is one that should appeal to the
sympathy of everybody in these kindly
holiday times. 1t does not take much to
bring Joy to the hearts of the little ones
but unfortunately in all large cities many
arc so poor that they are unable to cx-
pend the small sums necessary to let
their children taste the joys of Christmas
times. 1t is tho purpose Of the club to
remedy this so far as Washington is con-
cerned, and We hope our people will come
to their aid generously with such gifts as
will enable them to fully carry out their
praiseworthy project. 1t is emphatically
r scheme in which the cheerful giver
should come to the front.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

THE English newspapers have great
deal to say about the infraction Of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty involved in the
proposed Nicaraguan canal treaty. But
England herself long ago violated the
Clayton Bulwer treaty by taking pos
session of the Mosquito coast, notwith-
standing the fact that under the terms OF
tho treaty she expressly bound herself
never to do so. 1t is poor rule that
does not work both ways, and it is hardly
likely that England can hold us to the
terms of an agreement which she was the
frat to break.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

WHILE there is no sympathy felt for
ex-senator Sharon in his legal tilt with
Miss Hill TO determine whether she was
his wife or mistress 1t must be confessed
that the verdict in the case is surprise.
There has been, 50 far AS the published
reports were concerned, so much contra
dictory test mony in the case that the
public was led to believe that tho bottom
had dropped out of it, And now, when
tho scandal had been almost forgotten,
comes the decision that this is the lawful
Mrs. Sharon, aud as divorced wife en-
titled to half tho property of her
husband. If this wero the end of the
case, people might think that the senator
was paying dear for his intimacy with a
echeming woman, but they would be
well satisfied to bo rid of it. 1t is not
likely to bs tho end of 1t, however, al
the counsel for Sharon declare the de-
oision to be contrary to law and fact and
will take an appeal, and the trial, with
all its filth, will drag its slow length
through tho higher courts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

THE old rule that man has to die to
bcJt IN insurance company still holds
good The latest effort to provo the con-
trary true is that of an Iowa doctor, who
insured his life for $4,000, dug up corpse
from the cemetery and placed it in his
house, set the house on fire, and fled to
parts unknown, that his family might
reap the benefit of his policy. But his
ghost had too earthly an appearance
when it came round to enjoy the proceeds.
He was discovered, arrested, aud the
scheme failed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

Anchor lodge of Good Templars held
an open meeting last night at their lodge
room, No. COG Eleventh street northwest,
at which there was largo number of
members and visitors present. Stirring
addresses we're made by Capt, j. NJ. Nc
Kee, j. S. Poler. lesq., Rev. L. N. York, NJ.
p. Cald we'll, and others, besides full
programme of both vocal and instru.
mental music finely rendered by Miss
Mckee, Miss Bear, Miss Sturgeon, Mr..
and Mira Sperry, and Messrs. Dickinson
and Mckee, After the adjournment the
lodge proceeded in body to the Garfield
dining-rooms, where refreshments were
served by Mr.. Crumps, which wore
heartily enjoyed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27
A Chunk of Harmony.

All men will presently see where they
stand, politically. The new rdministra-
ton will not include Mr.. Randall or any
of his followers. The first message of tho
president and the report of his secretary
of the treasury will tell tale Of revenue
reform which will settle the question and
force time-sorvers to take the one side or
tho other, republican or democratic.
Meanwhile, the chaps who want office and
are fooled by Mr.. Randall's wild-goose
chase after sensation, had better emu
late the wisdom of little boats, and keep
near shore.-LouisriHe Couricr-JOurnai.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

Hon. W. B. THOMPSON, the newly ap-
pointed second assistant postmaster gen.
eral, will assume the duties of his now
post on New Years day. For several
years he has exhibited first rate abilities
in managing the intricate details of the
railway IL all service, and given conclusive
evidence of his thorough fitness for the
higher position to which he has been
called. His appointment was another
illustration of President Arthur's practi-
cal regard for the civil service law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

We notice that Senator Vest has Sc
cured q favorable report on bill Of his
to extend the time for the building of q
railroad through the lands Of the Choc-
taw and Chickasaw Indians. Can it be
that the senator's lofty and vigorous OPP
position to tho leasing of such lands for
grazing purposes is inspired by desire TO
turn them over to tho railroad comDa-
mics, and by a tender-hearted wish to
keep the cattle out of the way Of the
cars ?-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

THE Baltimore and Ohio and Illinois
Central railways are about to lock horns
in legal contest that will afford fat pick
ing to the lawyers. The first named
road runs its trains into Chicago over the
tracks of the latter under the terms of
lease which tho Illinois Central authori-
ties claim expired Nov. 1, but which the
Baltimore and Ohio folks claim was to
run perpetually. Both corporations have
plenty of money, and can therefore make
an interesting fight Of it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27
Young Mem. Democrats Club.

At meeting Of the Young Mons
Democratic club last evening it was de.
cided that it would be inexpedient for the
club to take part in the proposed serenade
to members Of the democratic national
committee. This action was taken be-
cause many members of the club also be-
long to other organizations which took
tho initiative in the serenade matter, and
would naturally expect their members to
Join them on that occasion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

THEY who wish announcements made
in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN that
they will or will not receive on New
Years day are requested to send notice to
that effect to the office as early as prac-
tcablc to give time for proper arrange
ment for publication on Thursday morn
ing next.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

We do not believe the chick en- hearted
politicians can defeat the ratification of
the Nicaragua treaty, the advantages of
which are admitted by those who oppose
as we'll as those who support 1t. Not the
smallest danger of foreign war is in
volved in it, and IL there were, it would
be danger the American people are
ready to face in the defense Of their ma
tural rights.-Chicdgo Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

CHARLES o'RTELLy, sharp newsboy,
did nice piece of amateur detective
work near New York on Christmas day,
which resulted in the capture of tho
negro Cisco, who had murdered Abraham
Gurnec. storekoeper at Park Ridge, N.
j., OH Tuesday. That newsboy is proba-
bly, destined to DO tho Pinkerton Of the
future
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27
Tho Hnrvard Club.

The Harvard club has been called to
meet at the residence of Commissioner
Loring, 1891 X street, on Monday after
noon at 4 o'clock, to arrange for the an
nual dinner aud act upon applications for
membership. The club now numbers about
fifty members, among whom are many of
the most prominent people In the city
who graduated at the Massachusetts, uni
veraitv.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

WE are justified in again calling tho
attention Of our readers TO tho good
things contained In this Issue of TnE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. There Is q
large amount Of local news, while in all
our departments there is observable that
standard OF excellence which should al
ways characterize tho metropolitan jour.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

Love Perpetuated The Story of
Dagger" BY Douglass sherley- John
stalls Lutheran Year Book Edited
by Rev. Sylvanus Stall, A. NJ, Lancaster,
Pa.
"white Feathers" novel. By G. I.
Cervus. Philadelphia J. b. Lippincott
& Co. Washington: w, ii. Morrison.
katherine" novel. By Susa 8.
Vance, author of Lois Carroll" Phila'
dolphia; j. b. Lippincott & Co. WASH
ington: w. II. Morrison.
"A Penniless Girl" A novel. From the
German of w. Heimburg; translated by
Mrs. A. l.. Wister. Philadelphia: J, b.
Lippincott Il Co. Washington W. IL.
Morrison.
"The Apotheosis of Christi or, The New
Marriage" BY Charles Stuart Welles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

Chairman Jones does not seem disposed
to pursue his controversy with Secretary
Chandler. Chairman Jones doubtless
knows that o continuation of the contro-
versy would be disastrous to somebody,
and that it would not be Secretary Chand-
philadelphia Times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

Although the newspapers are full Of
cabinet speculations, it seems reasonable
to suppose that Mr.. Cleveland is not occu-
plying his mind exclusively with that i'm
portant work during the few days in
which ne will remain as governor
LndiandpOHs Journal,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27
A Note Of Warming.

Democrats should not begin to make
faces at Randall and worry about the
candidate four years hence. 1t may
make but little difference to them who is
tho candidate then. Very much will
depend upon whether it is to be four
years of the usual democratic laundering.
-Chicag0 Inter Ocean.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

Representative Randall will leave
Warrington this afternoon on visit to
a number of southern cities. He will be
in Lou isville Monday, Nashville, Tenn,
Tuesday and Wednesday, and Birming-
ham, Ala, Friday. If possible he will
stay at Chattanooga next Saturday. Mr..
Randall will probably be accompanied by
Mrs. Randall aud Representative McAdoo,
of New Jersey.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

THE French have become jealous Of
the altitude of the monument erected to
tho Father of His Country" and propose
to eclipse it by erecting an iron tower
1000 feet high in the grounds to be de-
voted to the exhibition of 1889.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

II is reported that China has formally
notified tho French commander that she
proposes to make an attack in force. 1t
has for some time been perceptiblo that
the French forces in the east have found
themselves confronted by an opposition
so strong that their operations have been
brought TO standstill, and the demands
of Admiral Courbot for re-enforcements
have boon strong and persistent, OF the
superiority of the French in fighting eff
fectiyeness thero is no doubt, but the Chi
nese forces 80 greatly exceed thoir eno-
mics that In case Of an earnest effort to
drive the latter ont of AMMAN and Ton
quin ii may succeed solely through the
weight of excessive numbers. Az the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27
Magazines.

Harper's Young People for Dec. % has
proved treat for little folks everywhere.
The Cincinnati Graphic-Holiday nam.
ber-contains some very entertaining
Christmas reading aud a number Of ar
tistic illustrations. The supplement
plato is Coreggio's Holy Night"
Tho american meteorological Journal
contains an able article, by Prof. II. NJ.
Paul, upon Thermometer Exposure"
and many other valuable scientific con-
tributions.
Harpers Young People-Christmas num-
ment picture, The Christ Child" and
varied assortment of reading matter hap
PLY illustrated-w will be rare treat to the
little folks.
"Lippincott's Magazine" presents
varied table of contents, among which
may BIO noted ION This Side," by +. c.
Baylor; "Morry Christmas" a story by
Emily L. Wheeler; Rome and the Cam
pagna," by Dwight Benton. &c.
The Art amateur. for January, contains
q number of elaborate supplement and
extra supplement- designs, Christmas de-
corations, church embroidery. clay mod
cling, wood engraving, china painting,
sc. Its musical, dramatic. and art notes
furnish tho usual quota of interest.
81. Nicholas for January contains many
things of interest for both young and old.
"Stories of Art and Artists" by Clara
Brskine Clement; His One Fault" by
j. Il. Trowbridge Historic Girls" by L.
S. Brooks, aud Among the Law Makers"
by Edmund Alton, are especially notice.
able, while the light stories, poems, &c.,
by Louisa NJ. Alcott and others, with tho
capital illustrations of the number, render
this the great magazine for boys and
girls.
Hdrper's Magazine for January contains +,
among other articles of more than passing
value, fine sketch of Wicklif and his
times, by A. w. Ward, and practical
study. by Howard III. Newhall, upon "A
Pair of Shoes" Sarah Orne Jewett tells
q story of Farmer Finch, John Fiske dis
courses upon the Town Meeting" and
| Zadel B. Gustafson sings "The Rune OF
the Vegas Rudder." The illustrations,
as usual, are of the highest order, and the
character of the entire number reflects
credit upon the first Harper of the new
year.
January Century contains interesting
papers by Capt. Eads and Rear Admiral
Wake on the Mississippi gunboat service.
describing the naval engagements at Bel
mont, Fort Henry, Fort Donelson. Mem
phis, and Island No. 10; an interesting
article by George w. Cable on the THE
Freedman's Case in Equity" ''Jim's In
vestments and King Sollermun," by Mark
Twain; THE Rise of Silas Lapham."
continuation of November chapters, by
w. ID. Howells; church music, "a Voice
From the Choir Loft" by Edward
Witherspoon. sc, The engravings are of
unusual excellence, both in design and
execution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27
SATURDAY, DECEMBER n. 1884.

Entered at the Postofiice NJ Washington, d. c..
~ sccond-class natter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-27

mother on the nrst wednesday OF the
season.
Holiday parties for children are to DO
given by Mrs Bancroft Davis and at Col.
Bliss's homo during the week.
Miss West gives small dancing party
at the British legation tonight.
The death of Mr.. William Blair Lord
following so closely upon that of Mrs.
Lord was q great shock to his friends.
Nr. Lord overtaxed himself by constant
attendance at the bedside of his wife, and
after her death was Frustrated by gas
trio foyer that quickly took fatal turn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord are sadly missed now
| that the winter sojourners are gathering
at tho Riggs house, and are most FREE
quently mentioned by their many friends,
Master Bonnie Brewster's Christmas eve
party was tho prettiest of all the little
fetes he has given here. His large tree
was in the ball room Of the house, and
the room was darkened before the door
was opened and the children admitted to
soc the enchanted tree. 1t was covered
with tapers, lanterns tinsel, icicles, and
glittering ornaments from top to bottom,
and bore substantial fruit in the shape oil
four presents for each of the fifty-twC
children, including Mrs. Brewster's baby
grandson. Cornnicopias, candies, fayors
sweets. and good things completed thu
happiness of the small company.
Senator and Mrs. Hale give Dime
party in honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine OF
Saturday evening of next week.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Emory had Christ
mas party for their little children oil
Wednesday afternoon.
The Russian minister and Nine. d
Strive gave dinner party last evening
Miss Getchell, of Philadelphia, will b
the guest of Miss Meyer next week, an
assist Mrs. Brewster on New Years day
Representative Cannon and family, {
! Illinois, will be at Wizards instead {
the Riggs house this winter,
Mrs. Patton. widow Of Colorado mil
ionairo, will spend the winter at the Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-30
TD.1IOR ROW.
DUNCANsON BROS. AucuoneerS

nUNCANsON BROS. AucrIoneerS
ONE-STORY FRAME BUILDINJ, No 1925 7rH
STREET, BETWEEN ANDL STREETS NORTH
SHOW WINDOWS PARTITIONS, &c sc, AT
ACTION. TIE RsDAI: JULY IHiETf -F1RSI;
~ FIVE O'CLOCK J. NJ, IN FRONT OF THE
PREMISES. To BE REMOVED IN SIX DAYS
Terms, Cash jy29-2t
CHANCERY SALE OF TWO HOUSES. ONE BRICK
u AND ONE FRAME. ON NORTH SIDE OF IQ1t:D
GHiHrY -sECoNDj AND MARKET tTHfKTY-
tWE fs$' wAtsiniSGIoS Al IlQ QEcfIoN H. -
ly virtue OF decree passed III the cause OF John "a
Riggs lall vs.. Susan NJ Beavers ct al being cause a
NJ 500. in equity. il Inc supreme Court OF the -
u ~ IHEtlE-tlEST, 1894. at HALF-PAST FIVE
O'CLOCK NJ, IN front OF the premises, will offer for
sale at public auction, tie following real estate STU
a:et the city Of Georgetown. District of Columbia,
Lot hundred and (l62) Beatty and
law kn> addition To GEORGETOWN, in the District afore-
ss.d. H,GiThiHg on the north line Of Sd street (nOw
and hawkins addition to Georgetuwu, and running
thence north 10 feet to e said lot thence east
20 feet to boundary line OF lots lei and 1872 thence with
SAID bound ~ line south Is feet: thence parallel
with M tor street 10 feet inches thence due south
~, 2d street,: thence along north line of
said Sd cor street, 80 feet inches to the beginning.
one aid two years III equal payments, for which the
OF TIE purchaser shah lie taken. bearing interest
from the day ot sale. and lien retained by the Trustee
the property sold. all cash at the option of the
court ahd Te iui Payment OF the purchase money the
Ill lee simple SAID sale to be made clear of all taxes
and lncUnh frances. Terms must be complied with
within ten days from day Of sale Two hundred dollars
dIosIt must Ee made when the property is knocked
down. All coayey alcing at plrcEaser,s cost
No 342 d street northwest.
DJNCANSON BROS, AuctlOneers jy1J-d
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IlIl'n.
DIED.
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ADAMS. July 9th, lisa, CAPT r c. ADAMS Jour-
naliSt
Buried at Congressional cemetery July 2sth 1884,
TIL k'y ir. Phillips officiating (,
New York. Canada and Irish Papers please cOpyl
ASHFORD. At 530a IN on JULY 3D. 1854 Mr. MARY
t. ASHfOhD, OF cotsuf tion ascd twenty Years.
''Oh. my sister dear ar, thou deady
Hast thy life forever fed
Hast thou bad ad-u Ia earth
Ana all lis pleasures-lIttle WORTHY
The color from thy cheek has fed:
1t Latin the Isleue-s uf the dead;
Quiet and stu dost thou lay;
Wake sister, wake. see, tits day.
Farewell, farewell. my sister dear
Life is sad without you here!
Oh, may We Meet in heaven above
Where ali Ii peace and Joy and love"
SISTER JOSH
Her funeral viii take place from her late residence
4l6 tleS NTH street southwest. Friday ADJUST st
at : T. ~ Friends and acquaintsnces ARE invited
F1IZSIMONS On Tuesday. July 29th 1854. at 9 D.
H., ADELAIDE. beloved wife Of Andrew Fitzsimons
aud daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Burch In
the thirty sixth year vi her age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
GEORG1L on Tus sday. July % 1894 at 80 O'Clock
m. alter long and painful Illness beloved hus-
berg. Germany. in the sixty third year Of his age
Funeral from 4l3 * northwest THURSDAY, July
3lst. at Friends and Relatives respectfully
invited to attend lst. Paul papers please copy.l
by lis Widow and Children.
HOWE, On Monday. July 25 1854 at 8 30 O'Clock
II. JOHN HOWE. in the seventeen year Of his are.
Funeral from the dence If his son. John z HowU,
al t.ghth street southeast ut 10 O'Clock m. Thurs
day. July 3lst.
KELLY. At Providence hospital, July s0th 1884,
Miss JENNIE KELLY, formerly Of Chain bridge aged
tventy-eight years
The remains taken to Mr. VIM LeeS undertaken
Georgetown on Friday ming at 80 Friends and
relatives are respectfully invited 10 attend