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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
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In the death of Mrs Isabella McLana-
han Brown, widow of the late George
Brown, this city loses one Of its noblest
characters Born in the latter part of
the last century, her life was an unusual.
ly long one, and its whole course was
marked with good deeds. Endowed with
IL large fortune, she felt fully that her
wealth brought duties with it, and those
duties she discharged in the truest Chris.
tian spirit While many of her gifts
were 30 large that the giver could not
remain unknown such for example, as
her building churches and college build.
ings, yet these donations were small
part of her charities. In by far the
greater number the left hand knew
not what the right hand did. Yet it was
not by gifts alone that her benefactions
were accomplished. She had the talents
and the energies for leadership in good
works, and she gave her time and toll to
every noble enterprise. II is given to
few to be held in greater reverence than
she was, and rarely does life close
amid more universal regret. .-BdItimOre
american.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
DosT OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters for Europe need not be specially directed
for dispatch by any particular steamer III order TO
speedy delivery ut destination, as all Trans
Atlantic mails forwarded by the fastest vessels
available.
Foreign mails for the week ending July 25 will
close (PRoMpTLY in all cases) at this Office as fol-
lows:
THURSDAY.--At 2m for Europe per steamship
Adrlatic, via Queenstown Qetters for France,
Germany, &C., must be directed per Adri-
aticD; at ~ m. for France, Germany, NC, per
steamship Lessing, via Plymouth, Cherbourg,
and Hamburg Qetters for Great Britain and
other European countries must be directed "per
Lessing'D; ut p. III. for Bermuda, per steam
ship Ornoco; at 1880 p. m. for Cuba and Porto
Rico, via Havana, and for Campeche, Chiapas,
Tabasco, and Yucatan, Mexico, per steamship
Capulet Qetters for other Mexican states must
be directed "per Capulet"D'
FRIDAY.-At o a. IN. for St. Pierre, Miquelon, via
Halifax; ut 1880 y. N. for Jamaica, sayanilla,
6c., per steamship AthOs; at 1850 p m, for
Truxillo and Ruatan, per steamship s. 0teri,
via New Orleans.
sAIURDAY.-At 2:3O a. IN. for Europe, per
steamship Aurania, via Queenstown; ut 0 a. IN,
for Jamaica, per steamship Vertumnus at 1880
p. IN. for Europe, per steamship City OF Chi
cago, via Queenstown; ut 1880 p N. for Scot
land direct, per steamship Furnessia, via Glas-
gov qetters must be directed "per Furnessia'')
at 1850 p. III. for Cuba and Porto Rico, per
steamship Saratoga, via Havana; at p. IN. for
Belgium di rect, per steamship Rhynland, via
Antwerp Qetters must he directed "per Rhyn-
landrD; at p. IN. for the Netherlands direct, per
steamship Leerdam, via Rotterdam Qetters must
be directed "per Leerdam'O.
Mails for China and JAPAN per steamship Arabic
via San FTanOisoo), close here July '25 at p.
IN. Mails for Australia, New Zealand, Sand
wich aud III Islands, per steamship Australia
(via San Francisco), close here July 80 at p.
m. (or ON ARRIVAL ut New York Of steamship
Britannia with British mails for Australia)
'The schedule Of closing of Trans Pacific mails
IN arranged ON the presumption OF their uninter-
rupted overland transit to San Francisco. Mails
from the east arriving ON TIME at San Francisco
on the day Of sailing OF steamers are dispatched
thence the same day.
HENRY @. PEARSON, Postmaster.
Postofiice, New York, N. ", July II, 1885.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The CooMBs DIVORCE CAsE.-In the
case of Charles @. Coombs, who has pc
titioned for divorce from his wife, Hattie
f. Coombs, charging her with desertion,
the latter, who resides with her grand
mother in Massachusetts, has putin an
appearance through herattorney. Thomas
4. Miller. She has also filed petition,
which is sworn to, wherein she states
that she is resident of this District,
but since November last she has been
compelled to reside with her grandmother
in order to support herself and child.
She claims to have good and meri-
torious defense to the bill of complaint
filed against her, and desires to answer
it. She asserts that she is without means
to prosecute her defense and properly
establish her rights, and says that her
husband is a clerk in the War Depart
ment. receiving SALARY of 500 per
month, and has been receiving the same
for long time. For more than two
years she has received no support from
her husband, aud AYERS that she has been
supported by her own exertions, with
what aid her father could give. BY
reason of her husband not being COM
p He'd to support her and their child, she
SAYS that her husband has saved his earn
ings and she believes that he has several
thousand dollars laid 10y which he eau
control She prays that he be required
to pay her alimony TO enable her to en-
ploy counsel and for the support of her
self and child during the pendency OF
the suit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The Louisville Courier journal re.
marks that "the Pennsylvania who died
on the scaffold the other day had killed
one man. stabbed seventeen persons, and
shot twenty eight others He always
used to read the editorials in the Phila-
delphia papers on the wickedness of
Kentucky lawlessness." But the impor-
tant fact in this case is that the man
was finally caught, tried, convicted, and
legally put to death. That is the Penn
sylvania way. In Kentucky. according
to the COurier-JOurR0Fs own showing
on several recent occasions, man with
such record would be popular idol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The "revenue reformers" are piping
small Just now. The "enormous sur
plus" that was such ON affliction to their
suffering souls vanished as soon as the
Democratic administration had chance
to make treasury statement. They are
not shrieking about the oppression of
war taxes in time of peace" nor do they
gnash their teeth at "the robber tariff"
All their old catch-phrases have been
ruined by contact with facts. They will
have to hold meeting and agree on a
new programme, or quietly subside, and
"wait till the cloud rolls by"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS follow
ing building permits were issued yester-
day: @. O. Meads, to build carpenter
shop on Eighth street, between ID and L
streets southeast, to cost s 100; John l..
jackson and George II. Armstrong, to
build two one story frames Meridian
Hill, to cost 800; Mrs. Saltzer, to i'm
prove 1910 II street, to cost 5 800; Wm.
Garrison, to improve COS + street south.
west. to cost $500, Mrs Casey, to i'm
prove 1926 Massachusetts avenue, to cost
SIbO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

TIE RoBBERY RECORD. John Enders,
9O2 Seventh street, reports that between
the hours of and p. m. yesterday
there was stolen from his store forty FIVE
yards of stair carpet; value 81. Jose
phine Garden, $40 Thirteen. and a half
street southwest, reports that about 10:4i
q. m yesterday there was stolen from her
house nickel plated clock; value IS.
VIM. A. Kreamer, Halfway House, on
the Bladensburg road, reports that there
was stolen from his money drawer yes
terlay afternoon $40 in money aud n
gold ring; total value $50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
boCK ENoN SPRINGS AND MINERAL
LIZ BATHS.

Great North Mountain, near Winchester, Va.
About seven hours ride from Washington. Two
mails daily and telephone connections with all
points reached by telegraph. OPENS JUNE 10,
1850. No bar. A safe and delightful summer re-
sort. Altitude over 900 feet. Atmosphere dry.
No swamps or fogs. -Four different mineral
waters of great value in the cure of kidney and
liver complaints and dyspepsia rare chaly
beate spring (the strongest in the United Statesl,
containing per gallon IA grains of iron in the
hest form known, viz, carbonate of protoxide,
and nearly 10 grains sulphate of magnesia. These
in hot or cold baths. An imIncnse swimming
pool heated to an agreeable temperature
Terms very moderate.
Round-trip tickets from Washington $3.50, good
for the season.
Pamphlets and all information at A. s. PRATT
4 SONS, Manager, 40l 9th street northwest, Wash
inUton II O.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

A New FIRE ALARM BELL WANTED. -.
The residents of Georgetown are getting
up petition to be sent TO the commits.
sioners, asking that fire alarm bell be
put in the tower of the new p street
school building. The additional cost OF
preparing the tower for the bell is about
$500, and the residents propose to sub.
scribe the necessary money to purchase
the bell. Some years ago the alarms
were struck ON st. Johns Church bell,
and for some reasons the striking appara-
tus was removed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The MIscARRIED ELopEMENT. Miss
Hattie b. Savage, the l5-year. old girl
of Magnolia Springs, Va. who eloped to
this city with middle aged farmer
named William II. " hite and was ar
rested here Monday, was taken home
yesterday by her parents. A warrant
for abduction awaits Whites arrival in
Virginia, should he appear there.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

CAPT, MoCREA's REQUEST, Maj. Dye
forwarded yesterday to the commits
sioners Office the request of Capt. L.
McCrea, of the treasury watch, for the
revocation of the appointment of j. II.
C,lson and Matthew Barry as additional
privates ON the police force.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

DEATH IN THE SHAFT.-Henry Hackett,
10 years old, colored laborer. living at
1917 V street, was Instantly killed at the
new reservoir on University hill ut mid.
night Monday. He was standing ON the
cage at the bottom of the shaft, when q
large chisel, weighing five p unts, fell
from the top Of the shaft, striking him
on the head, crushing the skull. His
body was taken to the station and after
ward to his home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
REFERRING to Rowan county, which is

REFERRING to Rowan county, which is
somewhat worse than the average Ken
lucky county, the Louisville Courier
Journal SAYS "Murder, robbery, and as
sassination have long prevailed un-
checked. The dignity of the people has
been outraged, aud their sense of right
and justice has been Aagrantly violated
The track of the assassin leads here and
there over all the mountain highways and
by-paths, and no mans life is safe any
where in the county of Rowan" 1t is
cheering to learn that the courts are
making some effort to check this lawless,
ness, although the result must be re-
earded as extremely doubtful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

BENEDICT MnBUR>'s FUNERAL The
funeral of Mr.. Benedict Milburn, whose
death occurred Sunday at his residence.
Az q street, ut the uge of rs years, took
place yesterday afternoon from the
Ninth street Methodist Protestant
Church. 1t was largely attended by the
Masonic and Dad Fellows Assoc ations
of which he was an honored member.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The press generally speaks in COM
mandatory terms of Secretary Lamar's
determination to keep the southwestern
cattle trails open for herdsmen. His
policy is against the monopolies and in
favor of small competitors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The disappointed officeseeker, if he
had good supply of self-respect, would
rather be dog and bay the moon than
to be hurling anathemas at the white
house, if he could really know how ut
terly Indifferent to him and his railing
the white house appears to be.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The STORAGE OF SILVER R-The United
States treasurer and director Of the mint,
who went to Philadelphia to inspect the
subtreasury there with reference to the
adaptability for the storage of silver,
will report chat with few changes the
vaults are acceptable for that purpose.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

ArrFMPTrD BOND RonBERY.-one of
the charwomen at work in the treasury
Monday night found a package of bonds
in the waste paper collection in the Office
of the deputy comptroller of the cur.
rency. There were four = 600 regis
tered bonds in the package, but there
should have been five. The doors were
guarded and no one was allowed to go
out, and the bond was finally found in
the waste paper. The reason for the loss
was that there were some packages of
three 81 900 bonds sent TO the deputy
comptroller of currency's Office during the
day, and by some misadvertance one
packags was put on top of the safe in
stead of inside. 1t is supposed that some
one seeing them there extracted one, but
on finding that they could not get out of
the building with it threw it in with the
waste paper
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

fraud, force, terrorism, and violence
against free politics and the sacred
supremacy of the free and honest ballot"
This ought to be clear title to the re-
spect and sympathy of honest men every
tvhara
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

DIVORCE FOR DEsERTIoN Stew
art, colored, has applied for divorce from
his wife, Euphemiu Stewart, nee Handy,
ON the ground of desertion. They were
married in this city June ls, 1865. and
sne left him Nov. u, 1882, and went to
Philad !lphia, VIII, re she now resides.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

A PENSION OFFICE DIVISION CHIEF
DEAD.-John NJ. Comstock, chief Of the
western division of the pension Office,
died Sunday night ut Watertown, N. y,
where he had gone to spend sixty days
sick leave. He was appointed to Office
in 1871,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

Of the most grave and important charac.
ter. 1t should be permitted to give all
its energies to useful objects In order
that it mey fulfill the purpose of its
creation this seed nuisance should be
eliminated from its work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

"WE have the machinery in our hands,
and we don't intend 10 be BEATEN" is Il
remark occasionally dropped by two or
three conspicuous Virginia Democrats
who spend much OF their time in Wash
ington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

PREACHING polygamy in Tennessee is
going to be made odious by vigorous
prosecution of Mormon elders. These
people ought to have learned hy this
time that there is limit to the tolerance
of Tennesseeans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

THERE are few subjects of more pro-
found interest than that on which Gen.
Grant has consented to write magazine
article-the limitation of the Presiden
tial term. We do not know what the
generals views may be at this time, but
imagine he is likely to agree with the
fathers that the people can be safely
trusted to decide how many times they
should elect citizen to the chief
maqistracy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

II is definitely settled, and should be
officially recorded, that the administra.
tion did not go a-fshing ON Sunday, the
18th instant, or on any other Sunday.
In the love of nature the administration
went forth to hold communion with her
visible forms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

If we are not going to have any new
ships of war the Secretary of the Navy
should try to repair the Tullapoosa She
would go into action without fear of
being sunk, having become Injured to
that kind of peril.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
VIRGINIA BEACH HOTEL.
J.P. HoRBAoH l. CO., PRoPRIEToRs.

This splendid hotel is now open for guests.
Rates per day, $3.50 to "a. Special rates by the
week or month. The hotel is furnished through
out in the best style, superior beds lighted with
gus, amply supplied with good water, and an ex-
cellent table The close proximity of the Gulf
Stream to Virginia Beach preserves a uniformity,
u dryness, and mildness OF temperature in winter
as well as summer, which makes this resort the
most attractive for health and for bathing of any
place the Atlantic seaboard. Address j. p.
HORBACH Il CO., Virginia Beach Hotel, Princess
Ann nI.iIIi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The country should not permit itself
to get unduly excited because>a few post
graduates of our leading penal institu-
tions have been appointed to Office. 1t
is claimed that these men have reformed.
If 80, are they not practical refermers in
the best sense of the word?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

SECRETARY WHITNEY should order
detachment of navy chaplains to give
proper thanks that 1.-The government is
safe" having escaped being crushed by
the fall of John Roach.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
CT. JAMES HOTEL
(oN THE EUROPEAN PLAN,
Corner Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
UNHE { ,ELEBRATED


DYCKERH0FF PORTLAND CEMENT.
The Strongest and Best Known 10 the Trade.
II. l. CRAWFORD
Sole Agent for District Of Columbia,
Office l4l5 Street W.
Warehouse, II. l.. Briscoes Wharf, foot of Tenth
Street southwest.
Orders promptly filled and deliveries made to
any part OF the city
PAvRAIENTs.
GRANOLITHIC, ARTIFICIAL STONE.
ASPHALTUM, NEUCHATEL MASTIC.
Streets, Sidewalks, Stables, Basement and Gel
lar Floors, or wherever Solid, Smooth, and Dur
able Pavement or Floor IN required.
Orders promptly att, nded to, and All Work
Guaranteed for the Term Of Five Years.
NOTICE.
All Representations that the above work, as
now performed by me, is an infringement OF any
rights OF others, that any court has 30 held is
incorrect.
guarantee all patrons Of my work against any
claims or suits for damages.
II. l.. CRAWFORD,
No. lil6 II ST, N. w,
Telephone Call No, ssl.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

Hon and solid ground has been
chosen by our Republican friends in
Virginia whereon to make their cam
paien. Opposition to fraud and violence
in elections is to be the leading issue The
Richmond Wing is authority for the dec
laration that they will make no appeal
to race OF section in the campaign, but
they will endeavor by every means pos
sibie to bring about "the complete over
throw of the men and organization that
countenance systematic methods OF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

To EXAMINE THE CARPETS.
Manning has appointed Alessrs. L. W.
Clark, q. A. Jordan and W. w. Uttz q
committee to open proposals for carpets
for the Treasury Depa tment ana the
public buildings for the next fiscal year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The people of Bavaria should admins.
ter the grand bounce to the half crazed
and dissolute king. When promptly and
skillfully applied the g. b. is an excellent
remedy for many evils.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

PLEURo-PNEuMosA threatens serious
loss to cattle raisers in the neighborhood
of Winchester, Va. The disease should
be stamped out by prompt and vigorous
efforts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

HELD IN HEAVY BAIL.-Mansell Carter
alias John Washington, the colored high
wayman and househreaker, was yesterday
put under 50, 900 bail, and in default was
sent to Jail by Judge Smell to await the
action Of the grand jury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The Baltimore man who has been sued
for stealing a wife's affections from he
husband should return what there is left
Of the stolen property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
AUCTION SALES.


II lONOhrNoON bnOo', huctiOuetTn.
AND SILVER WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS,
LOCKETS, CHAINS, VEST CHAINS, SEAL
AND OTHER RINGS, BRACELETS, SETS
JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, GUNS, REYOLy-
POT, SPOONS, FORK, FISH SPOON, SUGAR
TONGS, LADLE, 80, BY AUCTION.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY %, 1885,
commencing at 10 o'clock, will sell at my loan
OIL l4l7 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, u
general collection Of Pawned Goods.
Parties interested will please take notice.
PHILIP WAI.LACK, Broker.
jy20-3t 14l7 Pennsylvania nv. N. W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

IT is announced that Col. Ingersoll
sis satisfied with sheol" He may want
to use it for refrigerator before the
heated term is closed out.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

EVERY prominent and popular Demo
crat in Pennsylvania feels sure that "some
other man" ought to be named for the
head of the ticket this year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

IT is an inexcusable outrage to dump
the moral filth of London in American
cities by the republication of the Pau
Mall Gdzette's exposures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

MENAcED labor looks with surprise
and Indignation upon some Of the recent
official acts of two or three of the execu-
tive departments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

IT is not believed that the incoming
Democratic House will be able to agree
upon any change in silver coinage legis-
lation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

MARRIAGE LICENSES following
marriage licenses have been issued
j. j. Darlington and Elizabeth Il.
Meador. Henry Howard and Ann M.
Dodson, Joseph Scott and Mary Brown,
Harry Fredlander and Sarah Spainer,
Samuel Il, Hickman and Sallie j. Wen
ner. both of Loudoun county, Val Chas.
L. Turner and Lilly Burns, both of
Maryland; ID. d. Street and Addie
Gatchell.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

WISE is strong, and his associates ON
the Virginia Republican ticket are strong
likewise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

MALrDIcTIoN of Hoadly by the Demo-
cratic press outside of Ohio serves to
strengthen his hold on the confidence of
Ohio Democrats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

The diabolical king of Dahomey should
be mildly, but firmly and irreparably ex-
plunged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

EVEN at the present rate of progress q
"clean sweep" will have been achieved
in less than year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

SMALL gamblers are having hard time
in New York, but the big ones find no
legal impediments in their way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
WEDNESDAY, JULY 90.

GEN. SHER1DANs latest victory is none
the less important because it is blood
less.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22
SIMMER RESORTS.

A LwAYs COOL AT DEER ISLE, ME-; 600 TO
N 100. Write "The Holden House." Board,
s5 to SO per week. Tickets by Fall River line and
Boston and Maine railroad jy2l-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

POSTAL telegraph rates in England are
not much lower than the regular CONNER
cial rates in the United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

JUDGE THURMAN is disclined to risk
his venerable bones in riding sure-to-
fail race.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-07-22

sg-sPECIAL NOTICE. - THE OFFICE OF
Mrs. Dr. semmes, the well known Chiropodist
and Dermatololgist, will be open all summer
1929 + st. jyl5-3m