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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

Gen. Valdes, when an exile from Mex
California saddle that had cost $780,
Both were heavily embroidered with gold
and silver lace. and the general was very
proud of them. "It's common thing"
he added, "for these Texans to wear hats
that cost from SIS to $25. In fact, cow
boys hat and saddle cost more than the
whole of the rest of his outfit. The boys
get these big hats from the east, where
they are manufactured, although they are
never worn thore. A silk hat is us uncom-
mon out here as one of these sombreros Is
on Broadway.
THESE big hats are the best hats in the
world. They arc warm in winter and o
shade in summer. The Texans are very
particular about the broad brims. They
will touch nothing with brim narrower
than three aud half inches, and they
want often o hat that is five anda half
inches IN width of brim. These hats last
four or five years, and some cowmen
have a superstition about them If they
have good luckiwhie they own them, aud
after they have worn them long while
they will send them on and have them
cleaned and wear them several years
longer.
"Many mon hero have made all their
fortunes under one hat. There are not
only economy and durability as reasons
for the custom, but there is health in
them. Have you ever seen a bald-headed
sombrero wearer? Then the color, too.
which varies from light dun to buff
prevents reflection from the sunlight"
"Why are Mexican hats SO expensive ?"
"rhey are made by hand. Unlike tho
Texan sombreros they are made of wool
carefully prepared, and each one of these
costly hats represents several months
labor. This hat you will soc" he added,
as he rubbed his hand over the peak. sis
as soft as a newborn baby's checks. This
silver thread is laid on by women, who
are careful to mat it together. 1t gives
the brim a curl, and it keeps the tiny
sugar loaf in the center stiff. This pat
tern is very simple but you will soc the
cactus, the palm, and the Mexican grasses
picked out in gold and silver in many OF
tho hats. The true Mexican will invest
his all in fancy hat, and clothe the rest
of his body in dirty rags" -EEchange.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
The French spoliation Claims.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN:
read in your issue of the 10th instant an
article headed, as this statement true 2"
and signed "Civis," which contains the
following remarkable allegation:
An old claim agent of Washington now no
more, absorbed about S2,OOO,OOJ of these claims
into his own hands 1T a nominal figure, and
they are now In the body of his estate, prob.
ably held as great expectations" If the
claims are paid they will realize millions on
an investment OF, perhaps, not over $1,000.
infer that the "old claim agent" here
referred to is the late James II. Causten,
as he is the only known agent of the
sufferers from French spoliation. From
1876 until his death in 1874 Mr.. Causten
was the jealous, intelligent, and faithful
representative of these claimants, and
the manner in which he discharged his
| duty to them received the fattering COM
mendatiOn of such men rs Webster
Clayton, and Sumner. AFTER the French
revolution of 1S45, he went to Paris at
his own expense, and there obtained by
purchase by far the most important and
material evidence of the validity of these
claims, including that not only of their
recognition, but allowance by the French
government. Since the death of Mr..
Causten his personal represen tativC
placed all of these records in the hands
of Col. John S. Pickett, formerly OF
Kentucky, and late Of this city. ]
am now charged with tho interests
of the representatives both of Causten
and Of Pickett, and have possession Of all
of these records. / have never seen the
slightest evidence or Indication of owner.
ship by Mr.. Causten of one of these
claims, or of any interest in one of them
except the one which he inherited. On
the contrary, the correspondence shows
that many poor and needy claimants
disheartened by the delay of the govern
ment, desired to sell their interests &c
him, and that he invariably refused tC
purchase and earnestly advised against
the sale. Mr.. Causten never lost faith in
tho returning sense of justice in his gov
eminent, which would ultimately com
pensate these citizens for their property
it had used for the general welfare,
and in n letter to him dated March o
1855, Hon. John NJ. Clayton says: "If
therefore, tho claimants should now re
ceive justice at the hands Of this govern
ment, | trust they will know the yalu,
of your services, which havo dono s,
much to procure it,"
The evidence to DO adduced before th,
court of claims will DO tho best aud mos
conclusive answer TO many erroneou
statements made in tho debate in th
house of representatives. Respectfully,
WM. l.. EARLE
90, 25 and 26 Kellogg building, Jan. II
| 1855,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
A FAMOUS BUSINESS HOUSE.
The Proprietor OF the Paiais Royal
Returns-A Sketch OF the Store.


Mr.. Abraham Li5nor proprietor Of tho
Palais Royal, arrived last night by tho
s:i5 train from New York. A number of
his friends were at the depot to welcome
him home. Ho looked in good health
and stated he intended to keep so by
taking life very easy in the future. Mr..
Lsnor opened business here six years ago I.
Close application to business brought phe-
nominally rapid success, and also caused
impaired health, which neCossitated his abb
sence from business for the last few
months. Tho system adopted by Mr..
Lisuer in the management of his bus
mess has worked so well during his alb
senco that 1t is not without interest. The
Palais Royal is virtually many stores in
one, for 1t represents eleven different
branches Of business, each branch be-
ing managed BY "buyer," who is
responsible for tho welfare of his
particular department. The floorwalkers
duties are to see that tho rules adopted,
are carried out, which rules arc made to
induce punctuality. tidiness, prompt and
proper attention to customers &c, The
office is presided over by bookkeeper,
who with his assistants, attend to 6nan-
cial matters, also orders received by mail
The head cashier, every evening, has to
make his cash agree with the books
of the saespeoplo. Tho man
ager of the delivery" depart
ment reigns supreme in the basement
he Is answerable for goods that arc to DO
forwarded to customers. The receiving"
clerk is responsible for tho unpaoking of
all goods and their delivery to the buy
ers of tho departments to which they be-
long. The show windows, cases, and tho
trimming of the store require the atten-
tion of two men, who are held duly re-
sponsible. Tho advertising department
has also its man. He has to SEQ
that goods are sold cheaper, IL
possible, than at competing prices;
he also advortises special sales, &c. Even
clean ing of windows, &C., has responsible
party 10 colored man and four assistants).
The timokeepcr's book has the time kept
by the employees. The matrou Of tho
young ladies dressing rooms is responsible
for good order and tidiness, as Is the one
who preside5 over the lunch room. The
night Waterman has o patent clock
attachment that tells when ho
sleeps Such is a rough sketch of
the machinery of the Palais Royal; the
proprietor may be termed the chief en-
gineer. 1t is his cool head, clear iudg-
ment, and thorough knowledge of char
acter that keeps the machinery in mo-
ton and enables him to have always the
right man in the right place. On this
hinges the success or non-success of n
largo business concern like the Palais
Royal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
The FairsAssoclntlon Directors.

The directors of the National Fair AS
ISOLATION met last night, and organized
by the election of the following officers /:
Horatio Browning, president John r.
secretary. The question of refunding the
bonded debt to create new loan was re-
ferred to q committee appointed by the
chair, as follows: Frank Hume, Calvin
Wilmer, II. o. Towles, Horatio Browning
and p. II. Christman. The directors
present were Col, j. @. McKibben, Frank
Hume, Horatio Browning, j. X. Kelly, p.
II. Christmnn, +. NJ. Draney, G. N. Oys-
ter, Jr., William Dickson, q. Il. Repetti
and Calvin Wilmer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
Astonishing an Alligator.

Some Florida boys, who had swim
ming hole along the banks of the st.
John river, were often driven out of the
water by very large alligator who came
to sample them. At last they hit upon a
little racket to get even with him. They
constructed q buoy the exact size, shape,
and shade of an ordinary boy and filled
it with nitro-glycerine and took pole
and pushed it out littlo way from
shore. Presently the alligator came up
with his mouth wide open like steel
trap and in one bite he took in over half
the buoy. who just at that juncture went
of and blew him tail first about three
miles up the river. Moral: boys will
be buoys. life.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
New Music.

From John L. Ellis & Co., the publish
ers of this city, tho following new music
has been received "Tally Ho," beau
tiful solo rs sung by Mr.. II. l.. Downing;
words by joaquin Miller, music by j. p.
Sousa. 30 Salutsris," duet for soprano
and tenor by Francis Sevyan; my Darl-
ing, Good Night" by the same composer;
Sweetheart" by Mrs. A. l.. Powell;
love in tho Lilies" words by Mrs. l..
s. Burke, and music by Theodore Mail
ling, dedicated to Miss Jessie Harvey, of
the 81. Cecilia Qqartette; Honey
Buck!es,' u waltz song, words
by Mrs. Burke, music by Theodore
Mailing; "Reyedes Bellies Femmes,''
waltz By Orlando Grey Wales, dedicated
to Mrs. Craig Wadsworth; airs from tho
"BcGgar Student" arranged by Theodore
Aoellng; Fair Lily" a romanza, Eng
lish words by +. NJ. Taber, music by f.
Nj. Lillebridge, aud ARTISTS Lullaby"
my Mothers songs" Tell Ne Love"
"Fhe Kisslet," Cant You Guess" a
waltz, THE Long Ago" "No Naughty
Boy, So There" "When Morn With
Hearty Beaming," all by Hub r. Smith,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
womnn,s suFrnro Ar.ocint,on.

The seventeenth annual convention OF
the National Woman's Suffrage Associa-
ton will begin its deliberations on vari-
Gus important subjects at the Church OF
Our Father this morning and will con-
tinue three days. All of the prominent
women WHO have been identified with
the cause will be present, and the exer-
cses will be very interesting.
The sessions of the convention will be-
gin to-day at 2 D. m. Elizabeth Cady
Stanton will deliver the opening address
and deliver her lecture in tho evening on
the disabilities and Limitations of Sex"
Delegates have arrived from several states
and are at the Riggs. Matilda Joslyn
Gage. Mrs. l.. ID. Blake and Caroline Gill
key Rogers of New York; Mrs. Clara
Derrick Colby, of Nebraska; DR.. Alice b.
Stockham, Chicago, H.; Harriette r.
Shattuck, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. Forbes and
Mrs. Cora V. Smart, of Massachusetts,
Mrs. L. Mem. Baldwin and Mrs. G. l..
Baker, of New York. and Others
The full programme for to-day is as
follows: Invocation, Rev. Alexander
Kent; opening address, Elizabeth Cady
Stanton. Speeches and roports-Harriette
II. Shattuck, Maiden, Mass, "Wha,
Woman Suffrage Means" Mary Seymour
Howell, Albany, n. Y, THE Second IT.
repressible Conflict" 1880 p. m.-Lauru
do Force Gordon, San Francisco, Cal.
as our Civilization Civilized?" Elizabeth
Cady Stanton, Johnston, N. ", "Disabili.
ties and Limitations of Sex"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

Before the performance began at the
Thcator Comique last night tho sign of
STANDING room only" was displayed, and
when the curtain YVES run up on the first
act Of Escaped from Sing Sing" there
were more persons in the thoater than
vas oyev known, That DOminick Muir
ray 10 hyor.te cannot DO doubted for
when he made his first appearance tho
applause that greeted him not only do
layod the proErcB Of tho play for a
time, but was certainly compliment
TO that artist. Escaped from Sing Sing"
is an accurate and thrilling picture Of
criminal liis In New York, told In clear,
clean manner that oNoites interest from
the lnt Aho scenery Of the play was
very handsome, especially tho scene ia
the prison. which merited especial com
mendAtiou Mr. Murray brings with
him q com Iany which Is perfectly drilled
m It's respective parts, and tho play Is
given with smoothnoss and precision
ance. ME murray himself assumes six
that make 10 a very entertaining perform
different characters so successfully that
they Ioud 10 sustain his high reputation
as az actor. There Is matinee to-day.
yHYthrcc lines In THE REPUBLICANS WANT
g4lumuA Three times, % cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

Miss Pauline Markham gave the
crowded audience at Herzog's museum
last night fair idea of what the beauti-
ful but unfortunate Lady Isabel had
endured in the romantic novel of EAST
Lynne" Miss Markham is an actress OF
decided ability, and the character she es-
sayed last night was treated far more
kindly and naturally than the average
emotional actress retains in it. She Is
supported by an excellent company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

YOUNG MEN, READ THIs.-The Voltaic Belt
Company, OF Marshall, Mich, offer to send
their celebrated ElcCtrO.YOltaic Belt and other
Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days, to
men young or old afflicted with nervous de-
billy loss of vitality ana manhood and all
kindred troubles, Also for rheumatism, neu-
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Complete restoration 10 health, vigor, and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred as
thirty days trial is allowed. Write them at
once for illustrated pamphlet free.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

Miss Helen Desmond, q very talented
young actress, made her appearance at
tho Dime Museum last night before a
largo audience in the colleen Bawn."
The play WAS mounted nicely, and went
of very smoothly. Tho company was
fully up in their parts, and tho characters
were presented in a forcible manner, On
Thursday "Hasel DELL" the original
Of Hazel Kirke," Will DO presented, An
oxcellent olio performanoe is also RiYen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
FOR THE FOURTH OF MARCH.



A regular meeting of the general COM
mittce on inaugural ceremonies was held
last evening in parlor 100 at the Airing
ton, Col. J. G.. Borret and Mr.. J. T. Har.
vey secretary.
Mr.. Glover the treasurer, reported cash
received up to that evening Sl1,4 O1.
Mr.. Gait, chairman of the c~ocutive
committee, in letter to the chairman of
the general committee, states "overy
thing working satisfactorily. All tho
committees have convened MS required
and have done good and effective work.
Thore can be no doubt that everything
will be ready by the appointed time"
Mr. Mcllhenny inquired If Gen. Me-
Clellan had been heard from.
Col. Berret said not definitely. He had
received letter from him of inquiry
which he had answered and he felt salts
fed that the general would accept. Col.
Berret said he had conversation with
the chairman of tho national democratic
committee yesterday and found him very
enthusiastic over tho inauguration aud
believed that 10000 tickets could DO sold
and that number should be issued. Col.
Berret said IL was expected that next
Monday night the different committees
would make a full report of tho special
work they have in charge and full at
tendance OF the general committee was
wished at that time.
The committee then adjourned.
INAUGURAL NOTES.
Mr.. Edward S. Stokes Of New York,
has written to the executive committee
that he will meot them next Thursday
night to talk about the supper.
The floor and promenade committee
will meet at MarinPs hall next Thursday
evening.
Mr.. James c. Harvey, secretary of tho
general committee, has received letter
from Gen. w. 5. Hancock in reply to tho
resolution of sympathy sont him, in
which he expresses high appreciation of
the action taken by the committee.
Capt. r. ii. Pratt, superintendent Of the
Carlisle Pennsylvania Industrial school,
has written here offering to bring 200
young Indian men and large boys and
their Indian band to march in the line.
He thinks it would be q feature Of the
parade, but Is willing to abide the judg-
meut of the committee in the matter,
Treasurer Glover yesterday received
the following additional subscriptions:
Peter Campbell, $25; Charles f. Nc
Mclaughlin, $685. James b. Edmunds,
$50; NJ. q. Emery, 800; Thomas Is. NJ.
Mason, U. S. NJ, $50; George L. Kennedy
& son, S25; r. Roessle q Son, 800; Gen.
b. II. Hill, S25: total to date, Sl1,3s0.
The following bids for laying the floor
for the ball room were opened at the
committee rooms yesterday: Bryson
feathers, $l,996.50; Hixson' & Foster,
S2,s73; o. Gray, 1880; Wallace Cornwall,
| 81 500; Obold * Dwire, S3,025; John
Bontz, S2,4OO Frank Baldwin, $1,000;
Carly, SO, 40; J. w. Barker, 81 7O0 j. IL.
Hewlett, $1,000; G. V. Trott, 81, 647; c. X.
Monroe. 81 900; II. A. Boyd, $4,000; Chas.
Geesford, $500; d. B. Croft, $780, and
Wood & Angus, $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

DR.. Richard S. Rosenthal, late private
tutor to the imperial family of Austria,
and author of the Mesterschaft system OF
instruction In Spanish, French, and Cor
man, will remain here for a short time
and will open special courses for the ad'
vantage of beginners He will deliver a
lecture at Willard Hall this afternoon al
o'clock ON his system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
CITY ITEMS.

FOR sale, SOC. on the dollar, thirteen gold
head ebony and rosewood walking canes
wishing to discontinue sale of canes at
FRANCS, corner ith and ID streets, the only
strictly One.price hat and gents furnishing
store in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

WAS afflicted with kidney disease and suf.
fercd intensely. was induced to try Hunts
nSed mo botties MAS eHiirely I c1red 0 RIebi
mOnd Henshaw, Providence, X. |.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

s8per gallon rs cents quart bottle. No. 1
Rye Whisky best in the world for the money
AT AICGee's, Ninth, near ID.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

A CARD.-To all who are suffering from tho
errors and indlsCretiOns of youth, nervous
weakness early decay, loss Of manhood &c,
will send a recipe that will cure you free OF
charge, This great remedy was discovered b
missionary In South America. Send a self
addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph 4. In.
man, Station d., New York city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAGoNs."-Fresh Alder
ney butter churned every morning, and deliy-
cred In u pound Ward" prints, at soc. per
pound. Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball but
termilk, DC. per quart and sweet milk ut DC.
per Quurt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20
An E1eitinr Runnwnr.

A pair Of horses attached to one of
Knox's express wagons ran away from
Tenth and l. streets about o'clock last
night, and succeeded, before they were
stopped, in breaking street lamp, turn
ing over the step Of house No. 1919 Tenth
street, going halt through the bay window
OF house No, 1921 Tenth street, and run
ming over two or three persons. The
horses aud driver, George Jayina, were
not injured, although tho wagon was.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

THE Rowland Dental Association No. I'll
FOurand-a-half street northwest, three doors
north Of Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds Of
Dental Work. All work warranted hrst-Cass
administered nitrous oxide TO over 80, 90
persons. Fine gold and amalgam Filings Ia.
serted in the best manner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

FARMERS who know that tobacco stalks arc n
very valuable manure because their ashes
not not know that that DR.. Bulls Cough syrup Is the
best cure for coughs and colds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

PURE Old Rye and Bourbon WhisSies and a
fine assortment of bottled goods JAMES rHARP
els Il street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-20

Try three lines in THE REPUBLICANS want
columns. Three times, % cents
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nHpAnrMENr MOVIE.

yBYthrccliucs In THE REPUBLICANS "WanI
c9iuinuA Three times, % cents.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-02-07
Punished.

You can never answer bully with moral suasion. To put down such man efectually, one must be able to crush him down. How "tall Gen. Simpson |" served an insulting braggart in French cofee-heuse, many years ago, is thus re- lated in CoL6ag7a's United Service Afag- azine:
 When the allies occupied Paris, the French officers, at all times superior with the small sword, and equal with the pistol to Englishmen, took every op- portunity to insult the officers belonging to the army of occupation.
 It had been alleged that there was club of Frenchmen, the members of which had sworn to devote their lives to the killing off one by one of the English army.
 There was one Frenchman who boast ed of having killed dozen of English officers, and promised to go on in this work.
 One evening, he swaggered as usual into the cafe, and, to his sstonishment, actually saw one of those hated English soldiers occupying his chair, be 1t re- membered, that no one hitherto had dared to sit upon except himself.
 Mastering his passion, he undid his sword-belt, and, having placed his sword on one side, began to insult the perfectly inofensive English officer who sat so un- conscious in his (the Frenchman's) chair.
 He trod upon the English toes, he de- prived the Englishman of his candles, he went from one thing on to another without at all being able in the least ap- parently to disturb the others placidity.
 At last he snatched the newspaper out of the Englishman's hand, and then the Briton slowly rose up, displaying to the astonished eyes of the Gaul Guards man some six feet six inches high.
 The giant, bending across the table, seized hold of the Frenchman's nose with one hand, and his chin with the other, and, wrenching his mouth open, spat down his throat.
 With howl, the Frenchman, holding his under jaw with both hands, ran out of the room. His jaw was broken, and neither he nor any of his comrades were seen again at the cafe.
 We may as well add that the English officer who thus made an example of bully was the late Gen. Sir James Simp- son, who for time commanded in the Crimea, and who, from the day he joined the service until his death, was the tallest officer in the British army.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-02-07

lies ana eXcesses III mature years-such as loss of memory, Lassitude. Nocturnal Emissions. evasion to society, dimness of vision, noises in the head, the vital fluid passing unobserved in the urine, and mary other diseases that lead to insanit, and death.
 pr. Mintie, who is a regular graduated physician, will agree to forfeit Five Hun dred Dollars for a case Of this kind the Vital Restorative, under bis special ad- vice and treatment, will not cure, or for anything impure or injurious found in it. Dr. Mintie treats all Private Diseases sue essiuIly, without mersury. Consultation rec. A thorough examination and ad !ice, including analysis of urine, s Price of Vital Restorative, S1 50 a bottle our times the quantity, S5; sent to any address upon receipt of price, or c. O. D. secure from observation, and in private name, if desired, by A. E. MINTIE, NJ. D., No. Il Kearny street, San Francisco, Cal.
 SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE will be sent to any one applying by letter, stating symptoms, sex and age. Strict secrecy in regard to business transactions.
 Dr. Mintie's KIDNEY REMEDY NEPHRET- ICUM cures all kinds of Kidney and Blad- der Complaints, GOnorrhea, Gleet, Lu- corrhOea. For sale by all druggists; S1 bottle, six bottles for s5.
 Dr. Mintie's DANDELIoN PILLS are the best and cheapest Dyspepsia and Bilious cure in the market. For sDle by all druggists. my Is If