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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
DosToFFIoE NOTICE


Letters for Europe need not be specially dt
order to sechre speedy delivery at destination,
as all Trans Atlantic mails are forwarded by tho
Foreign mails for the week ending May 30
wlllCl0se lrhoNPrLY In all casesJ NJ this ONCE
TUEsDxY.-Atll;3o a. m. for Jamaica, sava.
wEbN H bRSf a. AIsnq m for Europe per
steamship Elder, via southampton and
Bremcn at S hi3G a. M for France e 5iTeet pE
tiers must be directed per 20 llnde Rodr gIel"Ji
ats a. m. for Newioundland, per steamship
shp SnHa msreda d via sew % or olcans O per S'e"'
TIIURSDAY.-At 1880 u. III. for Venezuela
and Curacoa per steamship Valencia; ut ~ m,
for Europe, per steamship city of Berlin, via
QueonstOwn Qetters for France Germany, &C.,
uis m. Tor ~ taps Mayti. IT. ST. Bomngo, @ and \ furks
Island. per steamship Santo DOmingo at p,
IN. for Bermndn, per steamship Orinoco at
n IN, for France, Germany, Nc., per steamship
Gellert, via Plymouth Cherhonrg, and Ham.
burg getters for Great lirtain and other Euro
penn Countries must be directed "pcr Gelert'D;
~ l;0O y. m for Cuba and Porto Rico, via
Hayanai and for Cempeche, Chapas Tabasco,
and Yueatan, Mexico, per steamship City OF
Washington letters for other Mexican states
must be directed "per CITY of WnshlngtonD.
via Halifax at i p, IN. for the Wndward
Islands, per steamship Moruca, at l;30 p. m.
for cuba'and West indies, per steamship. .cien-
fuegos, via Ilayanai at 4 D. m. for Jamaiea.
per steamship Nortumnus.
SATURDAY,-Atl l a. m. for West indies. via
tries, via Brazil. per steamship Merrimack,
via Newport News at . n IN: for Germany,
&c, per steamship Werra, via southampton
aud Bremen Qetters for Great Britain and
otler European countries must be dlrected
per Werra' }; at $3.50 q. m. for Europe per
steamship ApranJa via Queenstown (etlers ior
Germany, ,vC., must be directed per An
rama }; at J3O a. m. for Belgium direct, per
steamslilp Mesternland via Antwerp Uetters
must be directed "per Westernland')i at $3.50
a. m for scotland direct, per steamship An.
ChOria via Glasgow Netters must be directed
"per Anchoriah) }; at y; M. for the Neither
lands direct per rsteamship p II. Caland, via Rot
tpTdam OetteTs must be directed "per 4,
Cniand' Vi ut 730 p, m. for TruHillo and Ruatan,
per steafnship Prof Morse, via New Orleans.
SUNDAY.-At 1880 p. M for Honduras and
livingston, per steamship CITY Of Dallas, via
Mails Tor China and Japan per steamship
city Of Toxic (yla San franosooJ, close
here May t20 at p, NJ. Malls for Australia.
New Zealand, Sandwich and FIJI Ialands, pef
steamAhlp NealAndia (Yia San FTAncisoO), Close
here May $50, At z p, m, Tor on arrival at New
York Of steamship Celtic with British mails
Ffhe schedule OF closing of Trans Pacific mails
lR arranged on the presumption Of their unin-
lerTupted overland transit 20 San Francisco.
Mails frOm tho east arriving on TINE ut san
| Francisco on the day of sailing of steamers are
| dispatched thence the same day
| HENRY q PEARSON, Postmaster,
PosToTFIcE, NEW IoAIli n. ~, May -, lsSA
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
Thn FrIrn,i NJ Man.

II may we'll be doubted whether any
man Of letters ever lived land we do not
except Noltaire or Goethe---who attained
in his own lifetime to such a species Of
apOthoosis TO a recognition so ardent and
40 nearly worldwide of illustrous
achievements in many fields OF art and
thought Victor Hugo bad reached u
kind Of primaoy, We had almost said
pontifcato, over tho priesthood Of tho
pen, and his position was peculiarly
august in this particular, that in him, as
in Milton, the poet was impacted with
the patriot, the sequestored student Of tho
beautiful with the impassioned friend of
man.-NClu York Sun.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
MONDAY. MAY a5. 1856.

Entered ri the r1-toHce ~ Washington, u. q.
- rt5cCOut-CIu.f uttlHg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

The Anglo. Russian situation is again
becoming serious. Russia refuses to
ratify tho liueaCree upon by her ouvoys
in London, and Mr.. Gladstone objects to
the King of Denmark as an arbitrator. If
tho British ministry is not willing to
consent to anything for peace" war
may bo imminent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

AMID tho uproar of clamorous Office.
seekers, it would be well for the admin.
istration to remember that the President,
his Cabinet aud party are poworless to
make a single ono of the officials on the
"rrcsdential" list without "tho advice
and consent of the Senate
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Prof Fristoe, in his published inter
view regarding the pollution of the wator
supply, fails to meet the case as demon.
strated by Prof. Wiley's analysis. Ho
fills to refer to the relative quantities Of
free and albuminoid ammonia in the re.
spectivo samples, which, taken in con-
nection with the several sources tapped,
were held to trace the contamination to
it's origin.
Tho rather vague assertion, presumed
TO be the professors, that the difference In
point Of purity noted in the samples
taken above aud below the canal outlet is
explained in the fact that the former WAS
drawn from the rushing current of tho
d-Potomac" aud tho latter "from the
banks" is based upon incorrect promises.
Sample No. 2 was taken from the middle
Of tho Maryland channel, bounded for .
milo or so by an island on one sdo and
the moro or less leaky canal on the other.
1t was not intended rs a standard Of
purity, and tho presence OF traces Of
albuminoid ammonia in 1t was not un.
expected. The sample taken at the con.
duit mouth was nearer the bank than
the other, and was dipped from rush.
ing current" bounded for some distance
ON the shore side by solid masonry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

SECRETARY MANNING can do his party
no good by turning out the manned sol.
dicrs who hold such positions as those
of watchmon and messengers. 1t is Il
cruel business, that will not be forgotten
or forgiven.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
AMUSEMESrs.


IHE HORSE SilDOI At FORD :
The attraction at Ford's opera House this
week is Coup's equcscurriculum, or horse
school The character of the performance sa
very novel one, and consists Of comedy en-.
tiled school," in which the dIamatis per
some are horses. 1t is quite a wonderful ex.
hi0itiOn Of animal education, and is interest.
ing as well aS amusing. Mr. Coup will be re-
mcmbcrcd from his having exhibited troupe
Of trained bronchOs some years ago This per-
iormAncc, however, is far superior to anything
ever heretofore attempted, and is well worth
seeing.
THE 'MERRY WAR AT ALBAuGH's.
The merry War" is booked for Albaugh's
Opera House this week. 1t is the brightest
opera strauss has produced, and will be given
IN excellent style by the same company that
made the very decided hit in prince Nlethu.
salem" earlier In the summer season. Among
the artists in the company are Mary Beebe.
Agnes stone, Rosa Cooke, Pheta Mann, W. II.
West, George Roscman, Louis De Lauge II. NJ.
lmano, v. 5. SlndiOrd, Arthur Bell, and Alley
ander CLARK. The chorus is an excellent one,
well drilled, and handsomely cOStumed.
"UNCLE TOM's CARIS" AT HER2oG's.
Uncle Toms Cabin" will be given at Her.
zog's Dime Museum with all the accessories
that have served to make this play one Of the
most popular before the public. Notwith-
standing the fact that 1t has been presented
here several times each season for the past
lew years itnovcr fails to draw large aud ienCes,
and there Is no doubt thnt, put on in the style
for which Manager lIer2ng has achieved an
tnSihbie reputation II VIII prove powerful
attraction lhls week.
BARTON a LoGASs DIME MUSEUM
Barton a Logan's Dime Museum will nre.
sent an excellent variety bill This tynok
Among the artists who Will apnenr orn The
famous Vidocus, Garter and Andarson n Srent
musical team; Necdham and Kelley, we'll
Nelson's, Turner, the banioist' md 1;eorre
Christie. the clog dancer Each of these
people are speciaiists of good renniation and
wili present an entertainment well worth vii.
Messing.
Tup TurArpg coutotp
A, ,t,o ,r,,oo,r, ,,,,i,,,,, ,t,',.,,,,, ,.,
o,opr ~, 'mo % nIn,hue ticIe WIN pG an'
icso,e feat,,rc" Tctrv iJnr, g nnu pu,
XII ~, r,y't ~ & nissi'u mhu.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

WuEN it was reported by cable that
Minister Phelps was present at the con.
clusiou Of the so-callod trial Of dynamiters
Democratic organs hastencd to explain
that no was there under instructions 80
protect the rights Of the prisoners This
could not have been tho case, for Mr.,
Phelps was not then minister, not having
presented his credentials, Some other
reason will have to he looked up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

The administration undertakes tho
magnanimity of the ex-confederAte sol
diers if it expects to please them by
making war on crippled Union veterans,
The "Johnuies" arc not so moan as to dc.
light in that sort OF prescription.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

WE SEQ by the Chicago papers that tho
greatqucstion of reform has been discussed
recently in that city. Among tho able
opinions presented is that Of the Hon.
Mike Mcdonald who holds that there
should 10 reform right OIL, and senators
should be played for with chips.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Mr.. GARLAND's affection for Mr.. Mont
Fomery would be moro readily explained
if tho latter had been an honest and bold
southern secessionist during the war in
stead of Kissing "copperhead' three
thousand miles from the scene of strife.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

NOMINATIONS are considered individ-
ually by the Senate. The reasons as
signed for wholesale removals in certain
states will not be worth their weight in
dirt whom that body is called to consider
appointments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Is 1T true or false that one of the ro.
cent federal appointees gave n toast in
1865 in honor of the man who murdered
Lincoln? Such report is current. If
false it should be stamped out. There
are persons now in this District who
ought to know all about tho banquet at
which the toast is said to be have been
yiynn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

sec in the papers that the garrison Of
Kassala is reduced to eating donkeys. |
envy them. Donkey is delicious eating.
This was so soon realized during the
siego of Paris,sby boloaguerod opicure',
that tho price OF donkey was about Eve
times that of horse. LondoH Truth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

In is not surprising that Mr. Morrison
neglects to second the proposition TO give
Mr.. Randall the ways and means chair
manship 1t will take little time and
reflection for tho Illinois statesman to
get in love with this movement,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
CURRENT RAILWAY NOTES.
Latest information by Wire from Special
sources


Mnrrnns Louisiana and Texas Railroad and
steamship Company earned IN March S3'I,72d
MI increase over same month last year Of
$4,000; net earnings, Sli0,0Sl, an increase Of
sa6,3Jj,
An official dispotch from BOSTON Saturday
afternoon and circuiatcd in New York said
TINT thc statement that tho Union pncGc Ind
io borrow esOl 900 10 nav its Nav interest is
without the slightest Foundation
=. \ meeting OF tne bfotherhoodol on Locomotive
EhHlneeFs, WIS nclu ~ inc SlWe ilousc, ~
sprlngnell III, yctcrday ~ Whlch prohdbly
Lug people wcIo present. Speeches were
snnso snns w Wv os'c'oy "uu o''or ho'aD'e Pvr'
'o,'"'
\ new through ana last daily passenger ser
vice was inhuguratcd yesterday between New
York and chicago on The West shore and
Bulhlo runway rms solld through tInln is
run " connection win the Nlhgnra talls
snort line.
Judge Phelps In the Baltimore superior
court yesterday, decided against the baltimore
and Ohio Railrond Company in suit to re.
cover for fencing destroyed hy the contractor
I'm the Curtis creek branch Of that road. THIS
decision Is important in that II makes tho
railroad company, aud not the contractor re.
sponsiblc for any damage the latter may do
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Now AND then war Democrat gets a
small crumb of patronage, but nearly all
the slices distributed in the north go to
the men who staid at home and damned
Lincoln and tho soldiers from April, 1861, ,
to the end of the conflict.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

SOME of the damaging facts have been
suppressed by the superserviceablo tools
of the District commissioners in order to
shield thom from just blame in the matter
of polluted water. Other daw aging facts
in the same connection have been dis
torted or falsely colorod in order to cater
to the favor of the tripartite monarchy
that rules this District. THE RErUBLG-
CAN has stated the actual condition of
things as they exist at the Great Falls of
the Potomac. Every person visiting that
locality can see tho sources of pollution .
Stables and vaults arc drained into the
canal and thence into tho conduit. All
the refuse from dwelling houses takes
the same route into the conduit. But
our District rulers look on in cool con-
tempt of popular clamor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

To APPOINT TO high official position
man whose fame, or notoriety, rests
mainly on his bittor hatred of free schools
will be generally regarded as an indorse-
ment of the appointee's warfare on the
free-school system,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

THE fierce fight of the furious Field
and Henly factions will be resumed, this
week, with fresh vigor. Men whose ply
sical systems have been developed by
the glorious climate of California are not
to be discouraged by one or two failures.
There is no chance for a compromise.
The Administration will be finally com
PEELED, in solf.defensc, to indorso one or
the other of the belligerent armies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Gov. HILL, of Now York, stretches the
veto power beyond patient endurance.
1t was never intended to mako one man
the dictator in state governments. If
he is right, there is no need OF legis-
latiYe department..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

LET it bo recorded that Mr.. George ".
n. Lothrop, minister to Russia, stands
yi-di"CLsd, inasmuoh as bo was not in
possession of the fact which no was
charged with having ''fraudulently con-
cealed.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Tho reelection of Logan means that
the Republicans will make fight in the
Senate against prescription aud removal
for political opinions. There will be two
kinds of Offensive partisans" hereafter.
While the President is turning out often
sively partisan Republicans, the Senate will
see to it that Extensively partisan Demo-
ocrats are not allowed to tako their
places st. Louis GiObc. Democrat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

IT is very significant that not word
has been heard from any of tho Texas
solons since they took on tremendous
spinal elevation aud started for their dis
tant homes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

Praised above men be thou
Whose laurel-lAden brow,
Mada for the morning, droops not In the night
Praised and beloved, that none
Ofall thy great things done
Flies higher than ihy most equal spirits hlght
Praised, that nor doubt nor hope cond bend
Eauh'sloAiest head, found upright TO tho end.
-islgiRbUfHg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

by tho snivoling cant with which tho
"spoils system is attempted to be palmod
off for true goodness. There is no char.
actor moro generally and thoroughly de-
tested than that Of the hypocrito.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

NEITHER inspired nor hired lying will
save the District commissioners if
they do not comply with the demands of
duty and decency in relation TO the
water supply.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

THE Mugwumps should try to be salts
fed with tho administration. Its on.
tire outfit Of reform" cant is their
contribution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

IT would bo better for the President to
close out and lock up tho bureau Of edu-
cation than to givo Mr.. Zach. Montgom-
cry q chance to strangle the life out of it,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

WICKED Democrats will do we'll to boar
in mind that, although the namo has been
changed to sheol, the heat and other dis
comforts hayo not been mitigatcd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

THE suspension of thoroughly compo.
tent officials in order 20 get their places
for Democrats is not likely to be Endorsed
by a Republican Senate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: Your efforts;
in behalf pure water deserve the thanks Of
every citizen Of Washington. Keep up the
warfare until every drop of the hlthy water Of
the canal is shut oil irom our supply, Re-
BpeCtully, ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

In ought not to be necessary it is
to inform good many persons that
anonymous communications invariably
so into the waste basket.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

An attompt to renew any portion Of
tho crimes act will bo too heavy a load
for NJ Gladstone TO carry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25


On saturday May 30, tho Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will run one Of their delightful
excursions to the above place. Byrnc's island,
in the Potomac, the property of the company,
has been beautifully fitted up with pavilions
for dancing, &c. a iinO brass and string band
has been engaged by the company. Round
trip rate this year viii bo 81: children between
3 and II years, half price Train leaves the
Baltimore and Ohio depot ut $50 II. M; arrives
lnrpcrs Ferry nt II a, m. Returning, leaves
Hnrpers Ferry Mt 5:.,0 p m; arrives in Wash
ington 7!2O p. IN. Fast express. No stops for
passengers This will give eNcursionists over
six hours TO view the beautiful scenery and to
engage in dancing boating, fishing This Is
by long odds tho cheapest and best excursion
out Of Washington on that day. Secure your
tickets early at Gg and 1851 Pcnnsylvnnia ave.
nue., and Mt the Baltimore and Ohio depot on
the morning Of the excursion.
SALVATION OIL Is guaranteed to effect n cure
in all rheumatic and neuralgia affections.
Price " pputs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

TmE manner Of making removals un.
der tho present reform" administration
is even more Objectionable than the thing
itself. Everybody knows hattho hungry
Democrats want and will have otlcos.
UoeOat men Of all parties aTo disgusted
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

THE shortest routo that any party can
take to the graveyard is tho Snti.froe.
school route.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

AS u bit Of disinterestod advice. it is
suggested to the Hon. Bayliss w. Hanna
that he had better start Tor Persia before
somebody saws his boat.-Phiiadelphia
Tin,ay
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

MEoGHvALIsM gets lift from at least
two Of tho executive dopartments-th
30 Messrs. Bayard and Garland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

United States Marshal DurkoC arrested W.
G.. Snow, the postmaster at paatka, Fla, on
saturday for alleged Irregularities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
PERSONIL COMFORT.
,AILY WALKS ON EASY FEET,

DAILY WALKS ON EASY FEET,
- IN
The open air and sunshine, best promote health
and longevity. Hence the elite Of the world
visit DIR WHITES Establishment, l4l6 Penn.
sylvania avenue lopposlto WIZARDS Hotel), for
the treatment Of Corns, Bunlons Club and In.
verted Nails. and all diseases OF the feet, His
twenty-lfth consecutive year of practice in
Washington Baltimore Establishment, IL
North EntaM streetl Oflce fee. 81 q sitting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
MONEY CONSTANTLY ON HAND TO LOAN.
CHEAPEsT LOTS IN CITY.
.B1snop 81 BENNrrr
REAL ESTATE, LOANS. AND INSURANCE
No. zoos + ST., bet. 10th and 1lthsta
FOR SALE:

Elegant residence on Iowa Circle, 10 roomS
large hutlers pantry, bath room, and all mod
ern improvements. s25, 900; terms easy.
New dwelling on Massachusetts avenue north
west, IL rooms all modern improvements price,
sl65Ou
New dwelling Massachusetts avenue north
west, IL rooms, all modern improvements price,
SllOOO
Fine dwelling, on NJ street, IL rooms. modern
improvements; price. elOOOu
Fine dwelling on Ninth street northwest, IL
rooms and all modern improvements, In first
class repair; price, $1,000
Two new brick dwelillss, on J.. street, all mod
ern improvements price $4,000 and $1,000
each; terms easy
New brick dwelling on Massachusetts avenue,
z rooms and bath and modern improvements;
price, si,26u
Two new brick dwellings on II street north.
west. Z rooms and modern improvements, each
$4,000.
Two.story brick building, 2oby 90. lot 20 by
So, u rooms, including store. Eighth and ii sts.
n. Wi price "a, OOOi terms easy,
Two dwellings, rooms each, on Ridge street:
price. ~, 200 cash.
Fine building lots on Fifteenth street ut bar.
gain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
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An Alexandria Office Abolished.


The Office Of inspector of customs at Alex
ndrla. which Is held by W. II. Walker, has
cen abolished, taking effect to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25

A PERSON THAT DRINKS THE RoCHEs.
"A ter Neer regular Ia proof against all con-
iaglVus disease. zoo per dozen; Loo per case.
i. ii. FINLEY, 12O6 Ia. NV. N. w. 70
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
EDUCHTIONIL.

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NORWOOD INSTITUTE-12l2 AND INA
~ Fourteenth street, near Fourteenth street
Circle. Select boarding school for young ladies.
Sc sion $3.50 opens Sept. 80 1850. Early ap
pcatlon necessary, as number or boarders Will
be limited myl4-6m
MEDIA ACADEMY-sWITHIN q. SHORT
vi lidge, a, NJ. (lIaryard College graduntc),
Media Pa. myS-Bm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-25
ITINTED---ROOlIS.

. OR 4 FURNISHED, OR PARTLY FUR
- nished Cd hoor rooms; suitable for light
housekeeping: location central Address, with
OfliCc. i-27
A LADY DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING
N VIII rent large room, TO couple of gents
Cheapj also 4 rooms for housekeeping for gent
nnd wife for so, rese wing room for self; suDur-
ban. Address HATTIE, Republican Office.