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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

EDITOR MCCLURE, In his scintlllant news
paper, remarks that "Tilden and Hendricks
buried side by side, with a simple stone
bearing the figures 1876, would be both a
warning and memorial that this nation
could regularly read with profit" One OBJ
lection to this neat programme is that Mr..
Tilden does not want to be buried, because
he is still living and quite agile, Another
objection is that, II Mr., Tllden were to
select his burial place, 1t would not be by the
side Of the gentleman who would not con-
sent to "the old ticket" in $780,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

fact that oil English lady, the wife OF sue
cCssful tory candidate, actually "lost her
back hair" while climbing over wall to es-
cape the fury Of a liberal mob Thanks to
the cable and the vlgilaut man at the cast
end Of It, the American people have been In
peaceful possession Of this knowledge for
five days, and the great American heart has
gone out in sympathy for the unhappy vic
tim Of political mnlevolencc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

Mn. w. II. SMILEY, proprietor OF the
Warren (ohio) Weekly Tribune, who is one
Of the most successful OF the many rising
newspaper men that have left Washington
to grow up in broader and less crowded
fields, has commenced the issue Of daily.
II is small, but u.at ana newsy, and It Is
located where the influences will be
favorable 10 It's expansion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THE NATIoEAL REPUBLICAN, Is glad to be
able econscientiously to inform new congress
men-especially those coming from quiet
rural districts where urban vices are practi-
cally unknown-that Washington is a city in
which the best moral influences abound,
whatever may have been said TO the con
trary. There is no difficulty at all 10 being
truly good in this capital, unless one is
positively inclined TO evil ways, and such Il
person can go to the bad anywhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

Chill, % per cent; Spain, "a per cent; Por-
tuGal, &c per cent; Brazil, 80 per cent, aud
the Argentine Confederation, 40 per cent.
England has been trying for many years to
break down these barriers, but, In come in-
stances, they have been made higher. Is it
good time for us to take down our pro-
tectiyo fcnce?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

CHICAGO has ma de up its mind to get rid
Of wickedness. AS first and long step in
the new, bright, beautiful way 1t fines an
old, one-legged tramp 500 for stealing a
single boot. Not having the cash or a certi-
fed check in his pocket, the tramp had to
go to jail. Chicago is getting envious of
Lie fame of the New Jerusalem.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

SECRETARY WHITNEY should make "tho
highest attainablc speed in preparing to
consummate arrangements for seeing about
getting ready to enter earnestly on the con-
sideration of questions relating to the ultl-
mate adoption of course that will event
uate in final determination upon all mat,
tiers preliminary to decision upon what is
best to be done in regard to initial proceed
ings relative to the work of building the
ships authorized by the forty-eighth Con-
press,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

A STUDY Of the health statistics of this
District shows that 1t Is no longer prac-
ticable TO make malaria responsible for i'm
painnents Of physical ylgor resulting from
intCmperance. Interested parties should
make note OF this fact, and proceed at
once to invent som suitable designation for
prospective ailments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

NEWSPAPERS whose editors have paid no
attention to the amount Of work expended
in adiudicating the claims filed for indem-
nifty out of the fifteen and half millions
paid by England for losses sustained
through the depredations Of angloconfed-
crate cruisers are astonished that the COM
mission or court has not finished its labors.
Well.informed writers think the commits
siCn has made good use Of its time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

"sMUGGLISG" is a term that Is coming
into general use in some of the departments
to cover the numerous devices resorted to
for evasion Of the civil service rules. "Slt-
uGtcd as we are, we have to be cautious or
we'd raise storm, but we are smuggling
in our friends Us fast as we can, aud Wen
take care Of You very soon," is remark
frequently heard by wcll-backod applicants
for department positions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

NNrAETED--LADIEs TO WORK FOR Us AT
w their hcmes;s7 to $40 per week can be quietly
made; no photo. painting; no canyasslng. For full
particulars please address Mt once CRESCENT ART
COMPANY, 10 Central street, Boston, Mass, Box
blTO. 6-6
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

AT the risk Of being charged with IRE
publican extravagancen the NATIONAL RE.
PUBLICAN gives its hearty Endorsement to
the recommendation Of the Indian commits
sioner for increased appropriations for ed
ucating the children Of the red men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

LET 1t be remembered to the credit of the
late Vice President Hendricks that, when
the "ofrensive partisan' infamy was be-
ing worked in the Postofllce Department,
he blistered its apologists with sincere de-
nunciation. Spokesman as he was his polit-
ical methods never got down to the in
decency of that contemplate contrivance
tcr smirching honest men in order to create
Npfirfi1E
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

Ir the genius that is applied to the inven-
tion of devices for evading the civil service
rules were devoted to the study of new
methods for the utilization Of scientific
principles, the nation would be booming
along the path of prosperity at 'the highest
attainable speed"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

HEWITT and Mills should have some pity
on the anxious public and let their respec-
tive tariff bills be seen. Tho great heart of
the nation is palpitating with an irreprcssi-
BILE curiosity to know whether these two
statesmen are still hopelessly disagreed on
hoop iron and gunny sacks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THE postal deficit of $S, 100000, large as it
=, has not alarmed the country. If they
can have cheap postage and efllcientservlce
the people will not mind deficiency
amounting to not more than fifteen cents per
pnrito
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

PROBABLY not less than thousand
American families are "about to come into
possession of that 'vast estate in Eng
land" which has done so much to people
our poorhouses and lunatlc asylums. 1t is
more unsubstantial than dream of
painted ship upon painted ocean.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

The kindliest wish that can be extended
TO the new marshal for the District OF
Columbia is that, at the close Of his term,
he may retire with as good record and as
sincerely respected as his immediate pred
fcCssOr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, will, in a few
days, publish in lis columns directory of tho
hotels and boarding houses of Washington.
Those deslringto avail themselves of its advan-
tages will please send in their names and ad-
dresses to the business Office of this paper.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THERE is close approximation to
unanimity of Republican sentiment through
out the country in favor of Gen. Logan's
election to the presidency pro tcmpore of
the Senate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

"HAuLEp off in q bullock cart to the
English steamer" Such is the brief but
comprehensive record Of King Theebaw's
exit from power and glory. And nobody
cares
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

WHEN Secretary Whitney shall have sue
cessfully constructed the new cruisers pro-
vided for by the act of March, 1885, Con-
grcss will probably provide for another ad-
dition to our gallant navy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THE turning of the scales in the English
elections toward the liberals only makes
the contest between the two great parties
closer, and magnifes the advantages of the
nationals.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THE "ofTensive partisan"-in numerous
detachments--is expected to appear in the
north end Of the capitol asking troublesome
questions about the confirmation Of his sue
Cessor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

A PROPOSITION to amend the rules Of the
House is not necessarily an attack upon
any member, but it can readily be made to
take that ill-advised and offensive shape.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THE mantle of charity spread to its
utmost amplitude over Parson Downes, of
Boston, shows like small patch on his
clerical coat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

SENATORS and representatives arriving in
the city are respectfully requested to send
notice of their arrival and their Washington
addresses to the Office of the NATIONAL RE
p,.pr1cAN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

GEN. RosEcRANs's contemporaries don
care, and posterity will never hear, about
his attacks on Gen. Grant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

II Gen. Prendergast is rewarded for the
conquest of Theebaw's domain on anything
like the Wolseley basis he will have titles
tremendous and wealth galore.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

But for that grand triumph OF ele ctric
science, the Atlantic cable, the people of
The United States would still be cropping
along in hopeless ignorance Of the thrilling
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

THERE is an obvious and increasing in
compatibility between representative gov
ernment and the Bismarckian system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

CPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
~ 9th and SITS. N. wa practical business edu-
cation that qualities young men and women to sup
port Themselves and successfully perform the active
duties OF life. Thorough instruction given in rapid
writing, the English Language, correspondence,
commercial law, political economy, stenography,
and type-wrlting. Regular day and evening ses.
sions resumed Tuesday Sept. l, at q. m. and p.
m. Office open for arrangements by the year or
quarter on and after Monday, Aug. "a. A full
corps OF teachers Illustrated circular giving full
SPENCER, Principal. MRS. SARA A. SPENCER,
Vice Principal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4.


NATIoNAI-Miss Minnie Madden.
ALBAUGHs- Barlow, Wilson Il Rankin's Min
strels.
FoRp's-Myra Goodwin in "sls."
HERzoGs--National Ideal Comic Opera Co.
DINE NusEUM-Louise Arnot.
CoMouE-Fcmale Minstrels.
WASHINGTON RISK-Ninth and r. I. avenue.
EST. RisK-Finest skating surface in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
" INTED-HELP.

WANTED-BOY OR MAN TO WAIT ON
w table and he useful about the house; apply
between and p. m. 1910 10th st. N W. 81
NXyANrED-A YOUNG MAN AN HOUR A DAY,
w who is n rapid writer. Address MAJORS
CEMENT, BOX 32i National Hotel. 20
TANTE D-A TRUSTWORTHY COLoRED
w boy; one we'll acquainted with the city and
willing TO make himself useful; low wages. Call
before 10 n. M at bOi 9th st. N. W. "a
WANTED - A FlRsT.CLAss COOK; ALSO
w boy TO wash dishes and make himself use
full. Apply immedintelya at 00S Est. N. w. ga
yNTANTED-LADY AGENTS OF TACT For
w our bust and form developer no humbug In
dorsed 10y physicians; write for sealed description
aud terms. ERIE MEDICAL COMPANY, Buffalo,
n Y, 81
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
FIRST CLEARING SALE
Fine Millinery
TheBOn Marche
THE SEASON is DRAWING TO A CLOSE.

entire stock Fine Millinery will be
rfce determined it if low accomplish
There better select from in this
goods shall
great Offering This is grand opportunity bargains First
class Millinery at fraction of former and while the
ment is yet practically unbroken
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

MADAME HOFFELDT, A GERMAN WITH
Il highest recommendations and references pupil
OF the late Great Master of Music and Singing in
Dresden, Fir. Wieck, father Of the celebrated
Pianist, Clara Schuman, desires pupils OF any age
for Classic and Modern Music; Singing after the
true Italian method. She understands how TO
eliminate the superiuous breath so injurious to
both health and voice, and teaches all songs in
their original composition. Is thoroughly cOmpe-
tent TO teach by Grammar fluent conversation and
epistolary style pure German, Partisan French,
good English and italian. 1910 q st. N. w.
nOlD.3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
EDECATIONIL.

MISS NJ. J. MCBRIDE, TEACHER OF ELO-
Iu cution at the Y. NJ. q. A., will give complete
course during the season.
Adult class, Tuesday evenings, s too.
Children Saturdays from to2.
Terms 81 per month. no25.w, ,cm.6t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
StraSburgerBrOs',
PERSONAL.

700 Seventh Street, bet. and II, and 401 Penna.
Avenue, near dia Street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
WINTED---ROOJIy.

WINTED---ROOIIS.
NATANTED-TO PURCHASE A HOUSE IN A
w good neighborhood N. W.; price not 10 eN-
coed "a 1900; only owners answer, wing full in-
formation. Address Il. NJ, Republican oiice. 81
VIZ ANTED-To RENT BY THE DAY BY A
w quiet, discreet person, n plainly furnished
room with light and heat. where one ady may call
nt any time without occasioning remark; rent must
be low Address, for two days, TRANSIENT, Re-
publican Office. 4.0
WANTED ROOM, COMFORTABLY FUR
w nishod, I'm quiet location, for lady and
gentleman; where no questions Will be asked. Ad-
dress JAMES, Republican Office. 81
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
SPECIAI NOTICES.

szz5zJoHN SHERMAN & CO., (REAL ESTATE
w. and loans) have removed to No. llOl
81, N, w, de1-12t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

,>rzz, DIR. HIDDEN, SPECIALIST THROAT
ISS AND LUNGS. AT WILLARD'S TODAY
FROM 12 TO 4. Free consultation, IL to l.
no11-y fm-1nI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04
For SALE.

LIOR sALE-A DESIRABLE PIECE OF PROP
Il eTty on Congress st., West Washington; 120ft.
front by 1Osft. deep; splendid view OF Maryland
and Virginia; will be sold cheap, as the owner In.
inquire Mt WALTERS FURNITURE STORE, 033
L ST. N. w. 81
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

PUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-04

WrANTED--To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN f..
w BEALL, 1920 + g.. N. W., lisa commissioner
Of deeds for every state and territory notary and
United States commissioner; always In office from
otO6. 6no1l-1yr
WTANTED-A LIMITED NUMBER OF TABLE
w boardcrs by hTst-class caterer, late steward
Of prominent city club; u varied menu OF the best
the markets afford. Apply at Dining Room. 033
g st.N. w. 5.tf
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15

essary to do this is only acquired
by long practice; but once it is OF :
tanned, the operator is able to
extract about half Il GOZen teeth III
thirty seconds without once re-
moving his fingers from the pa
tents mouth. 1t is SAID thar no
human jaw can resist the delicate
but powerful manipulation OF the
Japanese dentist.
The noted Indian chief "White
Eagle was ona grand spree in
Louisville, last week. He preSen-
ted Il rather novel 81 g|lt as he lay
sprawlin@ on the sidewalk with Il
belt full of wi Sgs to initiate scalpS
buckled around his waist. His
tonlaIlawk was missing and his
war paint was made up from gut
ter mud In his buShy black hair
were llalfa dozen rcd-tippc,l feath-
erS. \ white handled knife was
the on y weapon about him. Close
10y the Indians side was an empty
whiskey bottle.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15
NEWS ITEMS.

HUSTON Caligrapi: Some Of the
merchants are complaining of dull
ness in business. The way t.,
liven it up is to use printers ink
lavishly. Rush in a page adj Occa
sionally and see how iU takes. and
IT 1t don't come the: you must wait
until better times roll around. II
anything will liven it up, vigorous
advertising will.
Judge Piner, CT Gainesville, in
a charge to a grand jury said, if a
man steals a scrub pony he may
be sent to the penitentiary for Is
years, but if he slips around Il
fence and shoots a man to prevent
him from giving testimony in a
case, he is given about two years
III states prison, or escapes pun.
ishment altogether:
A lady was showing visitor the
family portraits in the picture
gallery, ''That officer there in the
unlfOrm," she says, twas my great
great grandfather. He was as
brave as Il lion, but one Ofthe most
unfortunate of men-he never
fought a battle in which he did
not have a leg or an arm carried
away" Then she adds, proudly:
'lle took part in twenty-four Ell
,agements."
The japanese dentist performs
I'll his operations of tooth drawing
With the thumb and 1Orefinger of
ne hand, aud thus he never terri.
les his patients with an array of
tecl Instruments. The skill nee. !
-, ,''' ~
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15
And The Louisville
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little more than the price of one.
by paying us Two. Dollars YOU will re-
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and ablest family weekly in the United
States The Weekly Courier-Journal has
the largest Democratic circulation of any
Newspaper III America. Thos. who do
sire to examine sample copy of the
C"urier-Jonrnal can do 50 at this Office
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15

ed, o. have abandoned their nests,
or been accidently kept away,
when, if these facts had been
known. a goodIy number OF chick
ems might have been procured from
such eggs Poultry World.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15
Grant VIII S<yre Them.
The General Determined to Pull
His Doctors THROUGH.

The General Determined to Pull
His Doctors Through.
Gen Grant and the colOred nurse
Harrison, had Il hard time with t re
doctors yesterday. DR. Douglas
was awakened at an early hour by
Il fly crawling with heavy feet over
the window paneS, and he continue
ed restless for some time. Gen
Grant sat 10y his side and smoked IL
cigar, while Harrison gently famed
DR.. Shrady with a feather. Il; 20
Il. IN. Gen. Grant issued this bulle.
tin !:
doctor Shraly cOughcd twice this
morning, This we regard as Il bad
sign, and have placed him upon a
feather bed, SO that if he Sncezes
the shock will be broken. DIR. Dug
las is cheerful. He ate a tOOthpick
for breakfast and intimateG to lIar-
riSOn that he would like 10 whistle
Sweet VioletS' He was at once
drusged with morphine"
Gen. Grant read the newspapers
and smoked several cigars. Harri-
son attended the physicians and.
issued this bulletin upon his own
responsibility at II IL a. M:
CDR. Douglas is less tlactablc.
\ window being open in the house
acrOSe the street he complained Of
the dranght and Gen. Grant went
over and requested it to be closed.
DIR. Sblady scratched his head at
lO:4l and exhibits signs Of return
ing health"
Several letters were received du-
ring the day containing sucges-
lions for the treatment of the doc
tors, and some leading medical au-
,horities were heard from. DR.. Tan
Ter wrote from Texas advising a
diet OF pure air and announcing
hat he would arrive in town to
axe hand in the ease some time
leXt fall, if his shoes hold out.
Both doc tOrS woke up at noon
md astoni>hed Gen. Grant by re-
lueSt to be taken for a drive. With
he perversity Of a sick man DR.
Douglas insisted upon "a team of
.Oats being hired for the occasion.
lie was reasoned ont of this idea
y Gen, Grant. At 21l p. m. the |
|octOrs were tenlerly carried down
fairs 10y Harrison and Gen. Grant
nd lltte'l into acarriage winch was
n waiting. People turned 70 look
t them as they drove slowly along /
be main drive, and a Small boy :,
rrevcrently shouted
"Look at de skeletons from lie
ime museum" :.
After an hour or two they were
onveyed back. They showed a
eci'|e,l improvement in their con
ltlOn and The General remarked
hat he would pull them through if
took all summer. Policeman
'Flannagan told Il visitor who =,
i'led at ALI p. m. that Douglas q
AL been given an ''aGec,lote,' and II
re visitor said that it served him I
ght. =
Things were qniet during the
'cnlng, and except the noise of :
! ambulance driving up to carry
way an exhausted reporter, no
ing OF Interest tranSpirCd. AT
ldnight Gen. Grant went to bed
I'd Harrison hung this bulletin
It of The window with a c'tndlcI
.hind it: (
"Ihe doctors are cOnvalescing.
,cy are now arguing upon the
bjrct of 'Who discovered Pin
es? and DIR. Shlady stood mp for
If minute unaided.-N' Y
Nrn0l.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15

I'EAS-The choicest in the world.
Importers prices-Largest Company IN
:America-staple article-plea~es every
body-Trade continually increasinoH
Agents wanted cverywhere-best inImec.
m"nfs-,,ont waste timc-send for Circu
Tart ROBT. WELLS.
70. Box 1881. e., Ysx-ey ST. y V
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-15

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