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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
In AfRitRnIsthn.

IL the home governments OF England
and Russia could control events in the
rugged regions of northern Afghanistan
in the direction Of their real desires there
would be no war Mr.. Gladstone Is even
now doing his best to avoid hostilities.
though II 10 apparent that no one in Eng
land puts any faith in Gen. Komaroa's
explanation Of the affair nt Penideh.
His version Of the matter makes IL clear
enough that the Russians were the az.
gressors, But the Russians having de-
clared that tho fight at Ponideh was
forced by the threatening maneuvers Of
the Afghans, and that Russia Is still will.
ing to adjust the disputed boundary lines
amicably, Gladstone is justified in ipnor-
ing what he and all Of his countrymon
believe to be the facts Of the case, while
he waits for Sir Peter Lumsden's official
account Of the fight
War is not to ba entered into lightly,
and Mr.. Gladstonos course is In the best
interests Of his country and of humanity.
lie secs that the conflict is probably sure
TO come, and It cannot be said that he is
lax in preparation for IT, but Russia has
declared hor pacific intentions, and for
the present he outwardly takes her at her
word while casting about for an honor.
able means of averting a diro struggle.
The imperial government is at bottom
probably as littlo desirous of war But
the war party in Russia is just now very
formidable and very close TO tho czar aud
above all the general in command of the
forces on the border of Afghanistau be-
longs to that party, and notoriously hates
the English bitterly, There is the fur
ther consideration that war which
promises to appeal to every instinct OF
Russian patriotism Is looked upon as of
| fcring corrective to the spread of nihil-
ism, and that alone must operate power
fully in influencing the czar to drift into
hostilities against his real wish for peace.
But though each government would
| prefer peace, events arc probably beyond
their control. aud war is nearly certain.
Con. KomaroT has large body Of troops
under his command, desires war, and has
already shown his disposition to involve
the huhol1u government in pOsltlOu
whence national pride forbids retreat
lie is confronted by force of Afghsns
nearly equal to his own in numbers, and
who are to man anxious for war, know.
ing that England is bound to back them
up. In fact, to tho Ameer the fight at
Penjdoh is the actual outbreak OF hos
tilites. though not so held as yet by
England or Russia, aud no matter how
much the homo governments may tenn
porize and delay decisive action, IL Is ap-
parent that their ultimate decision do
pends upon the movements of Komarof
and the Afghsns. As both eagerly desire
war, and have it in their powor to pre-
cipitste war, ii will In oil human proba-
bility not be long until we know dea-
nitaly that tho Russian army in the
Murghab valley and the British army at
Quettah have started in race, the OBJ.
jectivo point Of which is Herat and near
which tremendous fighting will occur.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15


z. A. Kennedy reports stolen from his over
coat pocket In the Dime Museum Friday even
ing red leather pocketbook, containing two
pawn tickets for revolver and asllver watch.
Frank Ash reports stolen from his person at
Baltimore and Potomac depot, about a, m,
on March 81, q gold watch and silver watch,
value, S2j. Mrs Belle Gheen, I62 Louisiana
avenue reports stolen from bureau drawer
IN her house. between and D. m. sunday,
s23 in money. Miss Catherine Shortell, 226
Third street, reports stolen from trunk in
her house last Saturdnyia lace shawl, four
yards OF lace, two ilounccs, and linen
overdress; value, si2. william A. Henderson,
705 Fifteenth street, reports that about
o'clock Sunday morning there was stolen from
money drawer In bis store $50 In money.
William II. Ross, 40 G street southeast, reports
that last night the back door of his shoeshop
was forced open and there was stolen two
pairs of shoes, two reyolyers, and two raLors.
John Carroll, OF Baltimore, reports that about
lO:25 D. m. sunday the 9TH instant, while pass.
ing the corner Of Is street aud New Jersey
avenue, he was robbed by three men, who
stole from him a silver watch and SO in money.
Peter Preuss, 5lS Rhode Island avenue, report,
that about o'clock Monday evening there
was stolen from the hall II blue Melton cloth
oyercoat value, so. Timothy Sands reports
that Monday afternoon he lost wallet with
sgj in II, either on the street or In an H-streel
car.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

even by Republicans; besides, 90 much
work in Congress aud no results roll
ing, rolling, rolling up of the stone which
rolled down with a resulting bouud"--
tho foolish modes and rules, which fow in
control cared little to correct-all this,
and more, made him think 1t was high
time to seek tho land of sleep and rest on
the banks Of the Bosphorus. Tho letter
is really charming in it's almost pathetic
OPEN n-heartedness. Its perusal makes one
feel that President Cleveland could not
have chosen more wisely than he did in
selecting Mr.. Cox for the Turkish mis-.
sion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

IN going forth to fight in Afghanistan
both England and Russia will leave enc
mics in their rear-foes in their own
households-wh may find opportunities
10 carry forward the plans which they
have long been maturing. Russia Is the
Empire of Discomfort" The car rules
over millions who hate his rule and will
avail themselves Of any chance to throw
off the detested yoke. In India there are
millions who detest the English, and will
not lose good opportunity to strike for
liberty. And what may not happen in
Ireland IL the English soldiers are with
drawn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

SAYS the Philadelphia Times, wash.
ington is not so deeply interested in the
speakership contest as IL was" There
upon the Washington Post blurts out
$50 thero is to be contest? And Mr..
Randall is to be a candidate. Good-very
good" Well, now, If Mr.. Randall should
happen to be the administration candi-
date, making the fight on the tariff issue,
will the Post still hold to the opinion that
it is "Good-very good" II so, THE
REPUBLICAN will have the pleasure of
heartily agreeing with Its morning con-
temporary. Such fight would be
"Good-yery good"-for the Republican
party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

Lieut., W, A. Austin, Of the sixth preciact,
has in vestigated the case Of the colored man
James Harrison, who was arrested on the
complaint Of Mr.. sonncnstahl, and claimed
The man worked upon the sympathyof Judge
Smell. who dismissed the case and In turn
fined Mr.. Sonnenstahl s. for assaulting Harr.
son, Mr. sonnonsahl Investigated the case
in Maryland and found that no such man
lived In the county as James Harrison, but tho
man in question was identified by Constable
Robcy as nm old chicken thief named Ben.
Gray, living three or four miles from Branch.
willie Station, on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road. II was learned that no sickness or death
had occurred in Harrison's family and that
his story was fiction sheriff Pinkney A.
Scaggs, OF Prince George county certifes that
he knows Ben. Gray, alias James Harrison:
that he has arrested him heretofore for THEY
ing and that he has not lost child.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

Commissioner Colman practically began the
discharge OF his official duties AS commits
sioner OF agriculture yesterday. He will go
TO lAston the latter part OF next week for the
purpose of hearing the opinions Of cattle i'm.
porters aud others Interested in the matter of
the removal Of the cattle quarantine from
Waltham to LittlGton, Mass. The commits.
soner said the outbreak of pleuro.pneumonia
In Missouri had thus far been confined 10 a
single county, and that the people Of the state
were acting onergetcally aud intelligently for
its eradication. Their great difficulty was lack
Of funds. lie thought the legislature of Mis-.
souri, ought TO be called together to make more
liberal provisions to meet this emergency, but
there was n doubt whether its members had
been educated up 70 the point of taking the
only efficient means possible for the suppress
sion Of this scourge.
The department had very efficient agents in
Missouri, who Were acting 10 the extent OF
their powers in cooperation with the people
and the local authorities. The expenditure
gaid the commissioner. ''of $4,000 now may
save US an epidemic, which viii perhaps cost
$4,000 to suppress two or three weeks hence, "
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

AMONG the proposed changes in the
Prayer Book of the Protestant Episcopal
Church is the following: Miuister--o
Lord. save our rulers" With all due
Difference We may be permitted to in
quire, who are "our rulers2" Are not
the people supposed to rule under our
democratic republican system? Are not
our officials, from lowest to highest,
hired men, engaged to do certain specific
tasks for stated times, and always liable
to discharge? Tho words "our rulers y
are very unhappily chosen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
SPRING pants to order, Eiscman, 7th aud
Building Improyements,

The following building permits were Issued
yesterday: L. Sweeney, to build one brick
on First street, between and X southeast to
cost $780, J. c. Stewart to improve l1i2 Fif-
teeuth street. 10 cost $4,000; C.. A. Schnieder's
Sons, TO improve house northwest corner
Twelfth street and Ohio avenue, to cost 81, 800;
Richard Gasch, TO improve 9l4 Ninth street. to
cost $4,000 VIM. king, to build one two-story
and basement house on N street, between
Thlrty.first and Thirty-Second, to cost 5000;
Thos j. King, to build ten twostOry bricks on
l. street, between First and North Capitol
streets, to cost $4,000; David Laing, to build
one twostory brick on North Capitol street,
between l. and NJ to cost $500
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
a CIRCUS REHEARSAL.
Preparing Mt Athletic Park for &
Parade and Performance To-day

Preparing Mt Athletic Park for the
Parade and Performance To-day.
Tho usual number Of small boys were
Mt Athletic Park last night, whore the
O'Brien, HandenberGor & Ashley circus
is stationed, and inside, under the big
performance tent, men and women were
rehearsing thoir acts under the glaro
of two big lights. More people were sit
ting on the seats, which will accommodate
5000 people, and of In an adjoining tent
animals OF every description were NOV
ing about and growing. Tho second
section, which makes tho show complete,
will arrive this morning, and there will
be q parade at III o'clock over the prin.
cinal streets, and tho display will be one
Of gorgeous splondor, There will be a
performance az o'clock and another at
1880 to-day. and the show will be one OF
the best over seen hero. and tho mod
crate prices will prove another induce
ment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
EDUC1TJON1I.

NORWOOD INSTITUTE UNDER.
~ signed TAX pleasure IN recommending TO
William ID. Cab I'll. of Washington city, D. @.
He IL well known to the undersigned as a Chris
tian gentleman Of great worth, possessing ad.
minlstrntive talents oil high order. and exhibit.
ing untirlng zeal In the dischnrge Of any trust
which may be confded TO him.
james II. Harrison, N. D., chairman Of the
faculty; ]. &. Davis, s. ~. Southall, Geo. Fred'k.
Holmes. Charles s. Ncnable, John r. Minor, J.
J. Cabell. Noah X, Davis. Y. II. smith, VIM Il,
verslty of Virginia.
JoHNs HOPKINS UNfvERsIrY, BALTIMORE
Md have known Mr.. Will I'M ID. CRbeli fol
many years as head aud founder of ono of our
leading schools In Virginia. Mr.. Cabell Is a gen
tleman OF hlgh social posltion, of unusual attain
mpnts, and of rare energy, who Will not fall tc
give prominence to ANY scheme with which he
may connect himself H. L.. GILDERSLEEvE
Catalogues for 80 SO sent on application.
Address MIR. and MRS. WM. ID. CABELI4
ANnahlnl Id q
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
CITY ITEMS.

FAITH MISSION HALL April IA, lss5--DRAR
EDIToR REPUBLlCAS--I desire TO express
through the columns of your paper my graft.
tude 10 those who have contributed toward
meetings are held every day and evening for
the salvation Of souls and the healing OF the
sick. This work depends on the tree win offer.
ings Of the people. Any article given will be ac-
Chairs are needed 10 accommodates the people.
The following named persons have contrib
uted w, y. Cole, A. L, Fox, A. Johnson, Mrs
Wells, Gen. Barnes, w. K. Baker, W. o. Tyler
son, A. |. Amber, s. G. Pomeroy, M Meade,
A. W. Rowell II. ]. Boyntou, q. Johnson g.
Kleser, NJ, D., J. II. d. Pyles, il2 Fourth street
southeast 81 each. One Methodist minister
nv gratitude To- them all kiso' 10 - + a x
Ealter, furniture dealer, who contributed
chairs aud other articles for this work Yours,
Elder W. G. Raymond, G23 IL street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

An. BAYARD should send for Delaware
to come to Washington and receive ad-
monition. That ridiculous little state has
become SO puffed up with vain pride since
the dth of March that she is ready to go
to war with Pennsylvania and New
Jersey-all on account of some fishes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
APALAcE OF INDUSTRY.


The wonders to be Seen Under the Pension
Onlce-sprlng Bounets and other Novel.
ties.
An excellent idea Of bee hive, with its
swarm Of bees industrlously at work, can be
found by stepping into the Palais Royal at
the corner ofTwelth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. under the pension Office. As one Gu
ters the door he is nrst struck with the remark.
able activity displayed within. Clerks are in
steady motion attending to the wants of the
throng OF customers pressing to make pur-
chusos and the question naturally arises In
the mind how can one house accommodate
such an extensive run OF trade. The exhibit
ton Of stock Is 50 varied and extensive that II
requires some timeito gather an idea even Of
the richest and most elegant goods.
Hating for moment near q case where
young lady was showing parssols, an inquiry
was made In regard to them. They were tho
latest samples from Paris, and took In all the
freshest novelties. They were OF all materials
and colors and combinations OF colors. Some
covered with lace. others with brocade, giving
them a very rich and snowy appearance the
handles finely carved and polished, max
ing the pnrasol n superb finish for lady 3
street toilet. Ordinarily these fine goods arc
offered only In ilrst'closs stores IN small sam
piles at eNtfavagHnt prices, but this house Inn
ports them, and is able to have them In guam
Titles so as to put them at prices TO be at.
tainable by the moderate-pursed purchaser.
Inc ineSt ana pOstllest COinUlnuut Slh, uut Nne
price runs down TO a dollar. At the latter
figure car be obtained the satin coachiug
parasol, and 1t will be sold at this price for the
remainder of the week.
The article most In demand by ladies al
this season OF the year Is the spring bonnet.
While the bonnet cannot be had at the Palais
| ROYAL the material for II is there Flowers
and ribbons III beauty and richness are abund-
| unt and II would not take a lady With an III.
! genlous turn Of mind long 10 collect some 4
| this and make for herself bonnet which
would be far more handsome than she could
! purchase for S!5, and at the same time haye
the happy knowledge tina. in II she had the
best material which could be imported. The
same can be said OF dress trimmings. The So
lection is complete, embracing everything the
mind eau suggest aud ladies by purchasing
/ ptlsed not only nt the reduction In the cost ol
| the dress, but nj its elegance when finished
| In the glove department most extensive
| store has bcon yielded up to comply with the
/ other gloves can be found in every shade and
| size. long or short, TO meet the demands IN
| this department thirteen ladies are constantly
| employed. The kid gloves are all made IN
! Pafis-two styles, the Palals Royal aud Elite
! especially for this house, and of which they
! hold the monopoly. A pretty exhibition car
| be found In iewelry fans and satchols. MAX.
/ Ing IL u point to secure all the latest noyelte,
/ ny they appear. with samples on exhibition
1 accounts In some measure for the trade in thii
| department Only the lesser hall was seen a
! this visit,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
STRING suits to order, EIscman, 7th aud E.
Pelican State Patronage.

Capt. James Huston, tax collector OF the sec.
ond Louisiana district, and the great political
wire puller OF Louisiana politics, arrived in
the city yesterday to re-enforce Mai. Il. A.
Burke aud Senator Eustis In their fight agains,
the distribution OF tho federal offices in the
Pelican state The election In that state last
fall for members Of the legislature elects the
successors OF Gibson and Eistis. Burke wants
TO succeed Gibson and Eustls wants to be hi
ton * Co. eau control the federal patronage IN
the state II secures success to the Burke, Hus'
ton and Euslis combination. When Mai
Burke introduced Capt. Huston 10 Secretary
Manning last summer, by letter, he said: "HC
is the best man on q danger line in the state. u
-s-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

ADMINISTRATION organs protest against
any attempt to "dig up the war record
of statesmen recently appointed to office.
If the ministration wants to let "by-
cones be bygones," it must not make
war on the amendments. The proposed
assault on the fourteenth amendment is
challenge that cannot be ignored.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

ALTHOUGH the grass is growing green
for the second time on the grave Of Nor
rison's Horizontal, yet the mourning
friends of tho deceased still keep their
anger hot against Mr.. Randall, and are
determined to be revenged on him for
"the deep damnation of its taking of"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
Special NoTTCEs.

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

In the absence of Hurd and Cox tho
free traders of the House of Representa-
tives will be largely dependent for both
brain and soul on Roger q. Mills, the
nimble, scintillnnt Texan, who speaks of
Mr.. Cleveland as the "Republican-D Demo-
cratic President"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

As TO THE MIsERABLEs.-lf you want TO bo
miserable, get your stomach and digestive or
gans In bad condition, and let them stay So,
Get your liver out Of order, aud be bilious and
sallow. But IT, you want to Danish the miserg-
bles, take Browns Iron Bitters, for that viii
tone up your digestive apparatus, correct your
liver and enrich your blood. and make you
bright and hearty The Rev. W. II, Smith OF
Grafton Mass, says, az derived great benefit
from using Browns Iron Bitters for a low state
of the blond ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
DHoPosALs FOR 8As.pIpE.

T. n. BURHILL,
Chief Bureau Engraving and Printing,
Rp1-W3t Washington, d. G.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

THE builder of the eight tenement
houses in New York which collapsed on
Monday, burying a large number of work
men in the ruins, ought to bc sent to the
ponitentisry for life, but he is moro
likely TO be elected an alderman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

Ir must be admitted that the Carlisle
boom for the speakership is robust and
resonant, yet Mr.. Randall, with the aid
of tho administration, may possibly sue
ceed in striking out its enacting clause.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
lens spring suits, Eisoman, 7lh and 4.
Marshal WrlEht's Accounts.

In passing on the accounts OF Marshal Lot
NJ, Wright, of Cincinnati, for expenses in.
Cured during the election, Comptroller Dur
ham has decided to adjust the accounts on tho
basis Of rejecting the claim for pay OF deputies
who were not voters Ia Cincinnati at the time
Of his appointment, and rejecting all claims
for more than two days service of deputies
unless thoy arc shown to be necessary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

The funeral OF Mrs, Maria b. Fries, n Ger
man lady, whose death occurred last Sunday,
took place yesterday afternoon from zoos Sixth
street Tho ConcordR Ladies Society and
GermGnia Rebecoa Lodge, No. 2. of which tho
deceased was member, were represented by
delegations. The services were conducted By
Rev j., ii, Schneider, OF the Concordia Ger.
man Evangelical Church, and the interment
took place at Prospect HUI Cemetery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
WANrEp-MrsoEnLANEouY.

JyTANTFD-TABLEB BoARDERs, Sis PER
w month, In private family; nlso, nice
and cleanliness Rspeciaty. Apply NJ 454 II 81.
N. w. 6-17
XXTANTED--To ANNou NOR THAT JOHN
Nv Sa commi ,slonsr Of peesa S,r eyery
statennd Terri tory, United states Com missioner.
Examiner, and Notary Public: always In oiiics
from q. IN. 10 d y, u-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

REFERRING to rumor that Gov Pat
tison, of Pennsylvania proposes to resign
in ord er to accept the comptrollership Of
the currency, a Democratic newspaper
remarks that "tmes have certainly
changed since achief justice of the United
States Supreme Court left the bench and
became Il governor, but we have not
progressed so far in the opposite direction
as to make it at oil probable that the
chief magistrate Of the second state in
the Union is willing to vscatO his office
in order TO become the head OF a treasury
bureau" II the ineredulous editor will
reflect for moment on the smallness Of
the governor and the bigness Of the bu-
reau he will cease 20 marvel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

TWENTY years ago to-day Abraham
Lincolu died. Six presidents have sue
ceeded him, but it is not yet time for one
of his successors to permit the fourteenth
amendment TO be set at naught.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

Representative Budd, OF California, has
stated that the order Of Secretary MCCulloch
admitting Chinese upon the certificate OF a
consul practically annulled the law, and ad,
mittcd residents of Hong Kong and other Brit
ish possessions without question. The people
Of his state feel much agKrieyed ut this state Of
things, he said Tho President expressed his
sympathy with the Caliiornians upon this ques,
tion, and said he would call the attention Of
Secretary Manning TO the matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15

THOSE Democratic papers which have
gone daft" on the revenue reform"
craze cannot repress vicious inclination
to sneer at "the powerful Mr.. Randall" /"
even while that distinguished admins.
tration leader is prostrated with serious
physical ailmenta.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-15
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1885.


ALBAUGH's OPERA IlousE-"Sleba."
FoRU's OPERA IloUsE,-Mr Dion B0ucicault
lIrRzoG'S MrsEuN.-Our surprise Party
ptNE MUSEUM. Tat Wild Blade" &c.
THEATLR CoNiQuu. uu.--"Floha'