National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12

prluBe nht fruce hloett Nlotor, son OF the Prince
Of Wales though very nice young man and very
popular with the students, is very dull
GENUINE sea tortoise was recently can
tured of San Rafael, Cal. Its shell and clippers
contain all the variegatons aud bright surface so
familiar In the various fancy articles made from
tortoise shell. 1t is tho first Of Its genius ever
found in those waters.
A LEsTER-CARR1ER, Of Altoona, Penn,
during the recent cold spell painted his feet with
mixed mustard before starting out on hts trip for
the purpose ofkeeping his feet warm. The plan
worked 80 well that he was compelled TO send for
q substitute TO relieve him for the day before he
was half through.
J. A. McGAHAN, the war correspondent,
who died In Constantinople several years ago, was
buried there. In the Ohio house, the other day,
resolution was introduced providing for the re.
moval Of the remains to Perry county, In that
state, where. among the hills, McGahan was born.
The resolution is likely to pass.
A CURIOUS looking team attached to
Light blackboard recently attracted the attention
of the pedestrians of Chico, Cal. The team con-
sisted OF two immense bucks with very large
antlers. Their harness was made entirely from
buckskn The owner is Digger Indian who
spends most of his time riding about in this novel
way, hunting.
CHARLES BRADLAUGH, the infidel member
OF parliament, has brother who Is actively en-
gagged in evangelical work. Tho latter dsclaims
any differences with his brother, except in re-
liglous opinions, and though there is no fraternal
companionship between them. he says he loves
him as much as ever, and confidently looks to his
conversion 10 Christianity.
SIR GEORGE WoMBELL has lust placed n
large stone tablet over the principal entrance to
shandy hall at Coxwold. in the north riding Of
Yorkshire. II bears the following inscriptions
" Here dwelt Laurence Sterne, for many years ins
cumbent OF Coxwold Here he wrote 'Tristram
shandy' and the Sentimental Journey Died In
London in l76S, age So years"
A POLL Of the Maryland legislature shows
that the fayorite candidates for president are
Bayard and Arthur. Thirty members are for
Bayord, and ten favor him for second choice, and
twenty-one are divided between McLane, Nc.
Donald, and Tilden OF the forty republicans
one-half arc for Arthur, and the balance for
Blaine Logan, Lincoln, and Window.
In playful, dated just 100 years ago. of
sadlers Wels's theater, London, the following no.
tice appears: "A horse patrol will be sent In the
New road at night for the protection Of the no.
bility and gentry visiting this theater. Patrols,
horse, and foot are stationed from Sadlers wellss
gate, along the New road to Tottenham Court
turnpike between the hours Of 8 and II.
THE last signature of Peter Cooper was on
postal card written by his secretary. It was ad-
dressed to a gentleman in the west, and stated
that Mr.. Cooper took pleasure in sending him
copy OF his work on the protective tariff. The
card lay unnoticed on Mr. Cooper's desk for
several days after his death, when 1t was mailed
TO the person for whom 1t was intended.
THE recent mortality In the rich Packer
family, of Pennsylvania, is remarkable. The
three possessors OF an estate OF some SS000o0O
have followed each other to the grave In about
two years. The father died of old age in 1882;
the elder son. Robert, died Unexpectedly In Flor
ida last year, and now the second son has gone
quite as suddenly. The two sons leave wealthy
widows.
The late earl Of Grosvenor, heir-apparent
OF the largest fortune in England, was passionate
ly fond Of mechanical engineering, and was fre-
quently to be found In the railway workshop at
Crewe station, and still oftener driving 1.-THE
wild Irlshman" between London and Holyhead.
There was not q driver on the northern section Of
the London and Northwestern railway to whom
Lord Grosvenor's face was unfamiliar.
sHE-"I think it's sin and shame to
kill the dear little feathered songsters If had
my way, I'd make q law against killing birds.
Guess people wouldn't starve II they let the birds
alone" Hell But what would the ladies' do
without hat ornaments" She" oh, that's an
entirely different thing. OF course, when there's
hu hCtuhl ucdr CredturoSb
one must stiae ones feelings you know"
ONE of the stories told to show the value of
presence of mind in times Of excitement and dan.
ger 10 concerning some recent riots in New Or
leans. The mob was threatening and increasing,
and the local militia was called out. At crisis
in the affair Of the citizen soldiers leveled his
| musket at prominent opponent, when the man
next to him struck up the gun, exclaiming,
Don't shoot that man--his life Is insured In our
| oficer'
THERE are seventy mine deaf mutes In the
Mississippi state asylum, founded for their bene-
it They are instructed In lip reading and artcu-
| laton as far as possible, and the boys in shoe
making, carpentering and type setting and print
ing. The girls are taught sewing with ths needle
and tho machine, ironing, and other household
duties. Among tho boys are sixteen negroes
some OF whom are described as bright andi ntelli-
| gent pupils No death has occurred in tlp insti-
| tuition since Its reorganization, in 1871.
The most exciting leap year incident so far
| reported is that which comes from st. Epo Ill.
| 1t appears that on Sunday last while the Riv. MI
| Pierce, a Noung divine, was occupying hspulpit
| in that city, Mrs. Mary Smith, dashing Young
widow, left her seat in the body Of the churh and
went up and stood beside him. To tho asthish-
| ment OF the congregation she announced tho she
| was about TO become Mrs. Pierce She had II Ia
| rumored, become infatuated with the yung
divine, and to this and the excitement of rigi.
| Gus revival, at which she was converted, her I'm
porary insanity Is attributed.
VALLEY COUNTY, Col. boasts Of hornd
hog. It is the property Of Mr.. Dave Ruhle, wo
lives few miles from North Loup. 1t seems tint
that the young porker was turned loose in tie
| corral aud that an old brindle COW adopted 4.
Mr.. Ruhle soon discovered that the COW was suck
ing the pig, whose squeal was turned into bleat
About four weeks ago he thought he noticed a
couple OF slight protuberances OH the head OF the
Young porker. On close examination he found q
pair Of distinct horns growing. Since then the
horns have continued to grow until now. they ar1
fully two inches long, and the pig has improved
his bleat until It bellows exactly like yearlng
calf In every other respect 1t Is perfectly de-
yeloped pig.
IT is understood, says London Truth, that
Lord Lorne will be called to the hous Of lords in
a short time by one OF his fathers minor titles.
The same journal says that an intrigue is being
carried on in court circles to make Lorne viceroy
OF Ireland. 1t hopes that this plot will not sue
ceed but it fears that 1t WILL The present min
istry has made little stand against royal Jobs
Truth points to the excellent berths conferred
on the Dukes Of Edinburgh and Connaught ant
the pushing aside OF a legion OF hardworkiul
officers to make way for them as proof OF this
Dissatisfaction at the state Of things is becoming
general 10 England, and members OF parliament
in addressing their constituents are being cloAe