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National Republican., 1885-04-18
A Po.tmaster Who sticks.

The postmaster of a burg about twenty
fvo miles from Detroit was in the city
yesterday in search Of influence. He had
been informed that his official head was
in danger-not from the new administra-
tion, but from his follow townsmen. II
toll you" no explained, as he wiped the
sweat from his brow, it's an awful strain
on a feller's brain. We got our postoffice
about twenty years aRo. Our first post
master was too high-nosod to play check
ers with the boys. and we got up a petit
tion and bounced him. "For better
one?" (which was me. Yes, the boys
put me in, but after year or two they
stamps on for 'em any longer, and the
first thing l knew old Davey had my
place" Good MANI" "Tolerably, but
tho first thing he did settled his hash
with us. Got his wife new silk dress
and had door-bell put up. 1t took two
years to bounce him, but we got thar"
"And the next2" Wall, we gin the place
to woman, and she hold 1t fur five
years and died. Then we gin 1t to
the storokeeper, and he hold it till he
busted. Then the boys rallied on me
agin. and I've held IL for several years"
And they want to got you out" "They
DO. We had SIX circus norses WlntorlnB
on my farm, and it's made 'sm all jealous.
A lightning rod man has also made my
place his headquarters, and that's another
reason they are down on me. Jist tho
mint fellow begins to climb up in the
world they want his scalp. Soon 8 1
heard they had petition around to dust
mo and put in old man Smith my wifo
went out and washed the front Windows
to show 'em that she. didn't consider her
self no duchess, and | put on my old duds
and sawed two cords Of wood, but it
didn't stop 'em. They might have got
over the circus horses and tho lightning
rod man, but I've been appointed state
agent for patent windmill painted in
three colors. The CALLED jade can't for
get that" And what will you do"
''Die in the harness I've como down
here to hunt up man who says old Smith
was sent to state prison in Indiana, and Pm
going to have about fifty influential citi.
zens sign d certificate to the effect that IL
my services are dispensed with they can't
guarantee the safety of this country fur
more'n week from date."-DetrOit Free
National Republican., 1885-04-18

] feel quite sure that few American
boys have visited Lord Nelson's flagship,
the glorious old Victory, on whose
eek the gallant admiral received his
death wound, Oct. 81, 1905, in that famous
battle in tho Bay of Trafalgar. The
Victory lod the attack against the COM
bined navics of France and Spain. 1t
was Lord Nelson's mightiest victory, and
tho power of France on the ocean was dc.
stroycd. The good old ship still presents
a fine appearance, and looks strong enough
for another sea fight. Few Of her original
timbcrs romain, however, The Victory
floats high out of water, and her ports,
from which the cannon have so often pro-
claimed Englands victories, arc mostly
closed and the few guns OH board are used
only for firing salutes. The British flag
still waves from tho mast and a small
company of sailors guard tho ship.
After coming on board an escort Is pro-
vided. Visitors are requested to register
their names and contribute tritle to-
ward paying for this escort duty by the
crew, whose chief employment Is to show
visitors the interesting places OH board.
We first went on the main deck. A brass
plate sot in one part of this deck 10 in
sCribed, Here Nelson fell" Our guide
said that Lord Nelson had no right to
stand near this spot" and that Tho was
killed by ono Of his own men, who shot
him from the cross.trces;" but We did not
caro- to listen to such story, believing,
rather, as indeed is the truth, that Nelson
was killed by tho enemy
The great deck, as II now appears with
out single gun, looked lonely enough,
aud we descended, by way Of the decks
between, to the cock pit, whore the gal
liant sailor died, 1t Is n damp, gloomy,
aud silent place. where. on that oventful
day, and at tho close OF Nelson's greatest
battle, the great chief was tenderly car
riod. Tho gallant sailor had requested
that n mantle bo thrown over him, SO
that, Ms they passed through the decks,
he might not be recognized, lest his crew
should lose heart in the desperate strug-
gle. Around him, in tho moment of
death and of victory, stood fcw of his
faithful officers waiting for his spirit to
take its flight II was at Southsea that
the hero had embarked to fight the ene-
mics of his country. The spot is now
marked by one of the "Victory's" old
anchors and to the same spot later came
the returning boats in solemn procession,
one of them bearing the remains of the
hero of Trafalgar. What a contrast !!
England can we'll afford generous honors
to such a naval CHIEFLY. Thornton Par
ker, NJ. d., IN 81. Nicholas.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
Suit on n Brick Contract.

On November 10. 1888, Messrs. Wilson
& Garland entered into n contract with
Michael A. McGowan to lay ell brick and
furnish all the necessary labor to build
the new United States courthouse and
postofiice at Toledo, Ohio. They claim
that they were to be paid 90 per cont. Of
the amount due monthly. They COM
menced work about April /, 1884, and on
the goth of May following, after having
laid 232, ,ss9 bricks. MCGOWAN ordered the
contractors to suspend work until further
notice, and no permis sion has since been
given them to resume. The contractors
claim that there is l7,00O.s9. with inter.
est, due them for the unpaid work, and
$3,045 for work they should have been
permitted to do in completing the con-
tract, and yesterday entered suit to re-
cover the above sums.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Tho vestry.r room of Foundry Church,
corner of @ and Fourteenth streets. was
filed with fine audience last night en-.
.ioying the old folks concert given by the
children Of the Sunday school, under the
management Of its superintendent, Mr..
Frank A. Wilson. The platform presented
a very pretty appearance with its phalanx
of neatly costumed youthful singers. The
organist of the church, Mr. w. X. Cohen,
presided at the piano The programme
was quite an extensive one, and WAS rem
dered in highly satisfactory manner, the
solo parts being sung by the young Misses
Grace, Ethel, and Meta Altschu, Susie
Nichols, Grace aud Claude Brooks, GeItie
Wilson, Cornnie and Alice Cbandlee,
Annie Thompson, Ada Hendley, Masters
Howard Wilson, w. Stinemetz, Eddie
Brooks, l.. Eastlake, Oscar Clarke, and
Henry Altschu
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Next week the drama OF Monte Cristo"
will be presented at Barton & Logan's
oime Museum by Gustavus Clarke's dra.
matte company. In the title role Mr..
Clarke is said to compare favorably with
Fechter. In physique and elocution he is
fully the equal OF that great actor, and he
is regarded by the critics of New York as
one of the finest artists in that immense
metropolis. His support consists in the
main Of star actors, and IL is safe to say
that no such attraction has ever been seen
within the walls Of this popular house.
Grand scenery and mechanical effects. In
the museum proper Prof Fox, the re-
nowned card manipulation, gives per-
formance that mystlfics as much as 1t de-
lights those who witness it.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
The schuetzen season closed.

The winter programme of tho schuetEen
Verein closed last night with the annual
children's masquerade at Abner's Hall.
Judging from the attendance, there is no
dearth Of "household blessings" among
the members of tho Sehuetzon Vercin
and their friends for they were there in
full force, and OF all ages and sizes, docked
in gay colors, in the garb of mock stateli-
ness, in grotesque costume, or wearing g
the emblem of satire, jollity, and good
humor. About II o'clock the little
merry makers retired from the scene Of
their glory and delight, after having been
RECALLED with candy and other good things,
and their older friends, who had been i'm
patiently listening TO the inviting strains
of Donch's orchestra, took possession Of
the floor
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Nathan C. Nswson, 1918 K street, re-
ports that on the afternoon of the 10Th
instant there was stolen from his coat
pocket in tho pension Office pock etbook
containing S2s in money and several
promissory notes. John 81. Lloyd, 700 L
represented that he had boat load OF
sand in the river near tho arsenal, got
from him for tho purchase Of the sand,
which he did not leave, S23 10 in money.
William Weaver, Van alley southwest, re.
ports that his chicken house was robbed
Thursday night of four hens and a
rooster, value, &c. Emily Holmes, 1907
r street, reports that on the morning OF
the 10Th instant there was stolen from q
trunk in her house So in money.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Diplomatic Dinners.

Much may be done within few weeks
by earnest ministers who carefully study
the little manual Of Dinner Giving"
written by the late Reverdy Johnson aud
printed by the State Department for pri-
vate distribution to diplomatists. At tho
same time 1t would be we'll were candi-
dates for foreign missions to be required
to pass rigid examination in dinner Civ.
ing. No candidate who cannot place
sauterne in tho right place, or who
thrusts champagne whore clnret belongs
should be intrusted with u mission. The
elevation of the tone of our diplomatic
dinuers could thus be secured and Euro
peau dirlomatist5 could accept an invita-.
tion to dine with an American minister
without fear aud without any subsequent
reproaoh Of stomach.-New York Times.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

1t Is evident that Mr.. John II. Msgru-
der, grocer, at No. 14l7 New York ave-
nue., intends that 30 far as goods in his
line are concerned there shall be no ex-
cuse for housekeepers and others to 10
out of the city to procure them. He Is
just receiving fresh invoice, In which Is
included new maple sugar, maple sirup
pure country butter, and number of
other articles needed for the tsbo. He
buys for cash, and consequently can
afford to sell at prices within reach Of
everybody.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

The Vermonters resident in Washing
ton will hold their annual reunion and
maple sugar festival at Marini's, Wenes-
day evening next Arrangements have
been made to make this the most enjoy
able of their popular annual entertain
ments. A social reunion will be held in
the main hall at 8 o'clock, to be followed
by dancing at 8 o'clock. Hot maple sugar,
manufactured in Vermont especially for
this occasion, with other Refreshments,
will be served in the dining hall con-
tinually during the evening. Every Yer.
monter in Washington and their invited
friends will be made welcome TO this
somewhat unique and novel entertain
ment.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
BISHOP AND PRESIDENT.
The Zion mcthodlsts Wait on MIR.
CIcveIand--A Pleasant Exchange OF

The Zion mcthodlsts Wait on NIr.
CicveIand--A Pleasant Exchange OF
Compliments.
Tho conference Of the Baltimore and
Philadelphia A. VI. T.. Church called on
the President at 1880 o'clock yesterday by
appointment, and paid their respects.
The ministers, about fifty in number,
wero introduced to the President by
Bishop Hood in the east room. Bishop
Day then read an address on behalf of
the conference. He said that for the
first time since the freedom of the cOlorcd
race that people recognized q Democratic
President who Is regarded by them as
democratic ia the highest sense of the
word. The colored people now look up
to the President for recognition, forget
ting tho past and hoping that the inter.
eats of their race were In safe hands, as
they had reason to believe.
The President said in response that the
confidence of the colorod people was in no
wiso misplaced. In tho administration OF
tho public affairs he should recognize no
raco distinction, treating them with the
consideration that their claims merited.
lie hoped in so doing to merit the sup
port Of the colored people in return, and
that they may he assured that ho had
their bost interests at heart.
The ministers fingered for some time,
and when they left expressed pleasure at
their reuoptiou
National Republican., 1885-04-18
AcASrArA BY TELEPHONE.


Hf'bAN q ANN-'N'~
Made In a Washington Church,
The sacred cantata "Under the Palms"
or "The Flower Feast" was given last
night at the Eastern Presbyterian Church,
Eighth street northeast, in most ac-
ccutable manner. An annex room had
been dressed to represent q cedar grove
with an open space in tho center. BE.
tween the trees peeped out tents, with
their red fnciugs. In order to havo suf-
flcient space for the participants in tho
cnntatn the grove came about ten feet into
tho church. In tho open space in the
side room were tho infant class and school,
and to the front the conductor, pianist,
solo singers, aud chorus. The cantata is
intended to illustrate the jewish feast OF
UHbernncles or harvest festival. IL
represents tho return of the Jews from
captivity in Babylon in tho reign of
Cyrus, the rcposc of the pilgrims on the
way to Jerusalem by Ahova river, and
the triumphant celebration of the feast
OF Tnbcrnacles Several of the Psalms
were written for this feast, and were
sung by choirs in the times Of David aud
solomon. Mr.. George II. Lillibridge was
conductor. Miss Mary A. Davis accom-
PIANIST. aud the solo parts woro carried by
Mrs. Bette McEwen, sopranos; Miss
Minnie Austin, soprano; Miss Eulalle
Domcr, alto Mr.. Mcfarland, tenor, aud
Mr.. Jos. Smith, bass. The choir was
composed of Misses Minnie Austin, IL.
Ferguson, Laura Choppcll. Maggie storm,
Ada Crandell, and Fannie Maxwell, and
Messrs Caleb Parkinson, Charles Grin
stead, c. w. Choppell, b. L.. Neyins, K.
Bishop. and Thomas Cole. In addition
there was the Sunday school children,
making a chorus of 13O voices. The little
church was filled, and the flower feast
passed Off without q jar.
A test of hearing at long distance
through the telephone was mado A tele-
phone had been placed on tho north side
of the church, little east Of where the
choir was located. and connection mad
with Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown,
Westminster Ia distance of 40 miles,,
and a number of points in the city. Re.
turns came from Mount Pleasant and
other places here that the music could be
heard distinctly, but Baltimore was the
only place reached outside. There
they heard all of the chorus music,
but none of the solo singing. 1t
was subsequently ascertained that the
transmitter was down too tight, and
m additional reason for the sound
not carrying in case Of the solo singing
was that the singers were fully twenty
Ave feet away from the telephone.
Enough was accomplished, however to
show that with the transmitters properly
arranged the ownor of telephone can
have musical entertainment from miles
away when telephone comm unication IL
established with it.
National Republican., 1885-04-18


BosToN, April l7.-About 400 persons
packed themselves in room hardly largo
enough to hold $50, to witness tho glove
fight tonight between Pete Mccoy and
George Lablanche, "the Marine" for
purse of $500. Lablanohe had the best of
the fighting in the first round. getting
in some terrific blows, one of which
hoOred Mccoy. In the second
round the tide turned slightly
in the latter's favor, but he
was knocked against q post, cutting his
head and starting the blood, The police
then interfsred and stopped the fight. 1t
WAS sluRginR match from the start, and
was the fercest hght seen in Boston for
many day while II lasted. Lablanche
was generally conceded to be the better
man of the two. John l.. Sullivan was
one of the spectators.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
SPRING oyercoatg, EIseman, 7th and f.
knights OF Pyth,as Magnutes.

The committee on finance, board of
control, and the committee on endow-
ment rank of the Knights Of Pythias are
in the city, consisting of Supreme Chan
eellor, John Van Valkenberg, Of Iowa;
S. X. of Il. and Judge, Il. L. Cowen, of
Missouri; 8. II. of f., s. J. Wiley, Of Del
aware; p. s. Chancellor, j. p. Linton, of
Pennsylvania; G. w. and N. II. Lindsey
and S. s. Davis, Of Maryland; and Su-
premo Representatives, M. Jenkins, Of
West Virginia; S. d. Co2Eer, Of Pennsyl-
vaniA; j. G. Mott, Of New York; George
w. Ward, of Now Jersey, and j. B. Bray.
ton. of Rhode Island.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

OBrien & Co.'S circus closed the day
with packed tent last evening. There
we're many persons disappointed at their
inability to gain admission. but were
consoled with the information that tho
show would remain here three days next
week The ring performance met with a
hearty reception and gave general salts.
faction. Tne horses and performers are
becoming accustomed to each other, and
the exhibition runs much smoother.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

The regular monthly association meet
ing of the Metropolitan Industrial School
was held yesterday at the school building,
In the evening the reports of the officers
of the association were read, and they
showed q prosperous condition of the
school. A dressmaksr is now employed
to teach the older children dressmaking.
There are now one hundred pupils in all
tho branches of the school.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
rhn Mormon Problem.

Mrs. Blank-"It seems the Mormon
question is likely to be settled after all
without any trouble"
Mr.. Blank-"Indeed? l had not no.
tioed that"
Eyes. the papers say it Is thought that
at the April conference they will volun.
tarily renounce polygamy. But j can't
SEQ how in the world tho men with a
great many wives are going to get rid of
them"
"Well, don't know much about ii, my
dear, but if l were Mormon I'd know
what to do"
"You would2 Well, what?n
I'D start a skating rink and let them
elope with the professors. Philadelphia
Cal.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

John @. Killian, the butcher, yesterday
applied for divorce from his wife. Alice
b. Killian, through his attorney, Col.
VIM. A. Cook, charging her with repeated
acts Of infldelity. Tho first divorce for
tnis month was granted Yesterday oy Jus
solving the marriage tie between her and
Johu P. Hurley. He deserted her in Oc-
tober 1873
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Open cars will be introduced on tho
Metropolitan Street Railway, running
on the + street line froiu Georgetown to
East Capitol street. as soon as warm
weather sets in. These cars are of iiferent
design from the ordinary summer carsand
as open one-horso cars are new feature
In Washington. Entrance to tho cars
will be had on the sides and at the rear
They have a central aisle. with seats ao-
commodating two on each sido of it.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
nieeilIieuddy to Meet the Charges.

Indians Agent McGillicuddy, the
agent at the Pine Ridge agency in Da-
kota, with whom Red Cloud has kept up
a fight for some years, will come here to
confer with Secretary Lamar In fow
days relative TO inc charges preferred
has been accusing tho agent for some
time of plundering the tribos. Mr. Nc
-Gillicuddy comes voluntarily to demand
a hearing. Red Cloud has been author.
lied to employ counsel.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
InspsetinK InconpIsts monitors.

The officers in charge Of the oonstruo.
tiOn department of tho navy yard
thoroughly inspected the monitor saugus
yesterday for the purpose Of estimating
the cost Of putting her In seAgoing CON
dition. The Wyandotte WAS also in
Epected several days ago for the same
DurpOse.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
HerLOE's Mussum.

1.-THE Danites," ono Of the best plays
that joaquin Miller. the western poet,
ever wrote, will be given at Herzog's
Museum next week, with Mr.. London
Mccormick az Sandy. Tho characters
Of "TbeDanites" are typioAlly American
and are well drawn, and tho play will bo
nioolY presented,
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Col. John Cameron, assistant adlutant
general, requests that permission be OBJ
tanned from the governor of Virginia to
allow the Union Veteran Corps to accom-
pany the Grand Army OF tho Republic on
The occasion Of the memorial services at
Arlington, Va, May 30.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
Tho High school Exhibition,

The annual concert and exhibition drill
Of tho High school WAS held in the eEhi-
bition hall of the High school last evening
aud did great credit to oil partipants.
Tho squad drill and the Gles Club
songs were tho faVorites OF the evening.
Tho electrical experiments created much
Amusement for tho soholaTL .....
National Republican., 1885-04-18
Calvin and Rowe BuiIalo'a battery to-day.
A P.,ntsr,s Ode to the Monum,nt.

Fearnleigh Leonard Montague, the
landscape artist, has issued an ode to the
Washing gton monument in handsome me.
mento card form. 1t ia IS vigorous and
picturesque in style as one Of his canyons
done in chiAro oscuro.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
Wise and Baker Nationals battery to-day.


The remains of Mr.. Pierrepont, tho
deceased charge d'affairos at Rome, will
be buried there on the 18th instant at the
Protestant cemetery
National Republican., 1885-04-18
Secretary Eaynrd,s Reception,

Secretary Baysrd gave reception at
his residence on Massachusetts, avenue
last night. A largo assemblaEe Of we'll
known officials and society people were
in attendance. The reception began at 10
O'Clock and continued until midnight.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

TRY three lines In The REPUBLICANS "Wanp
columns. Three times, 70 cents.
National Republican., 1885-04-18
DIED.

DICKINSON. On Friday, April II, Of perito.
son Off. G. and Mary l., Dick a iIn.
Fun raj services at 1911 q stree, northwe't
Sunday, at r. NJ. The friends of the family
are invited to attend. lnterment at TROY N. Y.
VAN RENSSELAER, OF pneumonia at o
a. IN. April "a, 1855, PHILIP scmuYLER, young
est son of Graz and Catharlne V. e. Van Rens
selaer In the 10Th year of his age.
Funerals iturday, tho IL b Instant, at 3 o. clock
y. M, from the residence of his parents 3Ol5 n
street, Georgetown, ID. G..
BOGGS. Amer short Illness on the morning
oftho 18th instant, at the residence ofhls grand.
mther, Charles Dodge. esq, Georgetown
CHARLES, only child ot Lawrence o. and Annie
q. BoRgs, aged IL years months and days.
Funeral services saturday afternoon at 4:3O
p. m. from chapel at Oak I'm Cemetery. ~
National Republican., 1885-04-18
MARRIED.

ELIoT-BANCASTER -on wednesday, April
10, at tho rcsidnncG of the brides sis er, Mira
William J. Pcyton Miss MARY \, LNSCAsr rR,
OF Rock Hal. Nd, TO DIR. LLEwELLYS ELIOT,
Of Washington.
National Republican., 1885-04-18

Nationals vs., Buffalo to-day at 4l6,
National Republican., 1885-04-18
LOCAL BRIEFLETs.

SPRING pants to order EIsoman, 7th and e.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-11-06

noticed gray Ally, dam unknown, brown
Ally, bay flly, black lilly, sorrel colt, all
possessing superior points OF excellence,
and bay colt, dam Maud w.
In the stables, and owned by the same
gentlemen, are Lalla Williams, one year
old, by Baltic, dam White Swan. Wood
ford w, by Jack Hardy, dam Maud w,
both thoroughbreds.
Francis and Williams also own Waco,
n combination horse having the Lexlng-
ton, Mambrino, Chief and Whip bloods In
his veins.
Mr.. Ed Byrd Of Blossom Prairie enters
for competition pen Of small Yorkshire
hogs. These hogs are Of the white stock,
easily kept and always in killing con
ditlon.
Mr.. w. Jennings enters two very line
yearllng colts of the Norman stock.
Mr.. McCrummens enters a small herd
of short-horn cattle that will be sure to
take premium.
The depot of the Marshall, Paris &
Northwestern railroad has been located
about four blocks from the square, west.
The Frisco will also make this their ter
minus.
The grand jury returned twelve true
bills yesterday.