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National Republican., 1885-08-08
GO ON WITH THE UNEARTHING.

~ ON With IHE UNEARIHlNG
The Kansas City Times is confident
that "there is going to be good deal
Of crookedness unearthed during this ad-
ministration." The editor is, however,
mistaken. 1t was the habit of the Re.
publican party to punish its rascals
whenever their crookedness could be
brought to light. In this way the public
service was steadily improved until it
became wonderfully good.
For honesty and efficiency the public
service Of the United States, as it stood
on the 4th of March last, had no parallel
in any country. AS matter of course
there were few exceptions to the general
rule, and it is hoped that all the bad men
left in Office by the Republicans will be
hunted down and hustled out.
1t is not expected, however, that the
service will be as clean and efficient on
the 4th of March, 1889, as it was on
last Inauguration day, for there is no
tenable ground on which to build such
an expectation. Even if the President
and all the members Of his Cabinet were
harmonious in an honest desire to i'm.
prove the service, there are obvious rea'
sons why they could not succeed.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
TuE MEMORIAL EDITION.

A handsome, illustrated Grant memo.
rial edition of TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
will he issued tomorrow morning. 1t will
contain large amount of matter that will
have n permanent interest, matter whose
value will increase with the lapse Of
years. Such a paper will be welcome
gift to be sent to friends at distance.
There is scarcely home in the land
where it would not be gladly received, 4,
and, after being read by the family, care.
fully laid away as a souvenir for the next
generation. Orders for the memorial
issue should be sent to or left at the bust.
ness office of The REPUBLICAN,, Tenth
and d streets. The price per single
copy will be cents.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

summoned tho courage and forlitudc of his
bcst days, and applied himself with patriotic
devotion to write tho story of his military life
for tho guidance ofhistory.
With religious composure,with full knowl-
edge that his end was near, he laid down his
pencil and paper, by which he had inscribed
many tender messages to family and friends,
to welcome the good angels who would bear
his immortal spirit home; leaving his mortal
remains in the hands Of his fellow country.
men whom he had so faithfully served, hon
ored, and dearly loved.
Humanity to-day uncovers its head and
bows In solemnity and homage to the grand
triumvirate gone before-w AsnrSGToN, LIN
coLS. and GRAST-in life and memory the
pillars Of human liberty.
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
DECADENCE OF MARRIAGE.

The Philadelphia Times has suggest.
i've editorial on "the decline of mar.
riage." Emigration of the young men
to the west is accepted as a sufficient ex.
PLANTATION Of the decadence of the good
old institution in the New England
states, but it was supposed that Sin the
state Of Ohio, which is neither so far
east as to lose its marrying blood by
emigration nor so far west as to swarm
with the surplus bachelors of the east,
that the fashion of getting married still
hourshed. The cold figures show that
even in Ohio marriage is on the decline
in proportion TO population. During
the year preceding the war there were
upwards of $4,000 marriages in the
state out of population of 2,34O,0OO.
The war ran the number down to an
average OF 800. When the boys came
marching home the faithful girls found
husbands at a rapid rate, the number of
marriages running up to 3O,470 the first
year. From that time up to 1873 the
average was about 10000 yearly. The
panic of the latter year caused drop to
$4,000. The revival of business in 1882
| hrcnnht 81" .,..-..i-- - ""J-~-I "'''
it has since dropped back to 2s,7O0.'
From these facts it appears that if the
ante'bellum ratio of marriages 10 popu.
lation had continued Ohio would now
have $4,000 marriages year, but the
average for the last FIVE years has been
only 10000.
The peculiar significance of these
statistics is that they indicate decline
Of the best of all our institutions--the
family-not merely in single state, but
throughout the United States. As the
Times puts it, "Ohio occupies a pecu-
liarly fortunate geographical position, is
one of the most prosperous states in the
Union, and it cannot be said that there
is any local or special cause for the fall.
ing off shown by these figures. If mar.
riage is decreasing in Ohio it may be
taken for granted that it is decreasing in
a much greater ratio in some other
states.n
Extravagant notions as to the neces.
sites of a respectable household may be
set down as the chief cause of this
lamentable condition of society. The
average young man is incapable of earn.
ing money enough to keep up such an
establishment as his social circles de.
mand.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.

I.G. Ronfry, of North Carolina. is at viii
lard's.
Senior j. J. Rodriguez. of Spain, Is at the
Ebbitt
Lieut.. N. Il. Mason has been detached from
the Washington navy yard, and ordered to
duty in the bureau of ordnance.
Capt. Evan p. Howell, of Atlanta. who was
here after the scalp of the Columbus Ga.
postmaster. was recalled to Atlanta before ac-
comDlishing his mission,
Postmaster Wilson, of Atlanta, is satisfactory
to the Democrats OF that city, until the expi-
ration of his term, whom ex-y reasurer Ron
frew will be urged as their choice.
Mai. Il. B. Millston, Sd artillery, will bo de-
tailed from duty ut the school Of application at
Fort LeavenwOrth upon expiration OF. his
leave, and ordered to report TO the Washing
ton barracks for assignment TO station.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

II the press of the country, irrespec'
tive of party, would concentrate its en-
erges in united effort to induce Con.
gress to pass an act simplifying and facili.
tating the private claim business there
would be a strong chances Of success, for
our solons are not impervious to the in.
Auence of printers ink. Unless some
action of this kind is taken Congress
will find no time for general legislation
beyond the hasty pushing through Of
ill.digested general appropriation bills.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
A MuscovITE BRIDE IN LONDON.

To-day will celebrate the marriage of
a young lady connected with the princely
house of Suwaroff and other notable
Russian families-namely, Mile. de Bra.
vura--to the Hon. l.. Stanhope. Her
corbeille de marriage, after the Musco.
vite style, is of exceptional amplitude,
and includes costumes and linen for
wearing and for house use from the first
establishments in Paris and London.
The wedding gown of white meire silk,
with aounces of point lace and the usual
orange flowers an evening dress of alb.
sinthe green moire, with frillings of point
lace down the front, and caught up at the
side of the train, which has ruched
border with pink bydraugeas, and car
dinal red velvet with rich Irish cream
guipure and variegated carnations. The
dressing gowns are very numerous, and
include all varieties of tea gowns and
morning robes, trimmed with Valenci.
ennes lace. 0ut.of.door jackets and
mantles are also largely represented,
though every costume is complete, even
to such items as bonnet, or hat, parasol,
and boots and shoes to match. The bed
linen, which is of the finest description,
is very plentiful, and universally adorned
with lace.--PaU Mall Gazette, Juiy %.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
EDUCATIONAL.

SrENvENIaN BUSINESS COLLEGE,
- corner 9th and ID SITS. N. wa practical
business education that qualities young men
fully perform the active duties ofliie. Thorough
instruction given in rapid writing. the English
language, correspondence. rapid calculations,
bookkeeping, business practice. commercial
writing. Regular day and evening sessions
resumed Tuesday, Sept. l, at 0 II. IN. and 0 p.
m. Office open for arrangements by the year
or quarter on and after Monday. Aug. "a. A
giving full information. sent free on applica-
tion. HENRY g. SPENCER, Principal
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER, Vice Principal
National Republican., 1885-08-08
TIE IluMMINg- BIRD.

There & silence in this summer day,
And In tho sweet, soft air no iaintost sound
But gontlo breegos passing on their way,
Just stirring phantom branches on the ground;
While in between tho softly moving leaves,
Down TO their shadows on the grass below,
The brilliant sunshine finds Its way and
weaves
a thousand natterns, glancng to and fro.
A peace ineifablo, q beauty rare
Holds human hearts with touch we know
divine.
When, hush la little tumult in tho air;
A rush Of tiny wings, n something, fine
And frail. darting in 7ory haste, oil free
ln every motion scarce we've seen or heard
Ere II Is gone How can such swiftness be
lncarnate in an atom of bird2
To know this mite, ono instant poised IN space
Scarce tangible, yet seen, then vanishing
From out our ken, leaving no slightest trace
All, whittier gone, you glowing, joweled thinR2
nnelore You came Lne very a,T seeinso snlieg
Laura ", Mqrqudnd, IN CentUfp.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

TRUE friendship does not need adver.
tising. There is always ground for sus.
pecting the genuineness of friendship
between two European nations when
each deems it necessary to make loud
announcement of its affection for the
other.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

"DEcrDEDLY cordial' is the descrip.
ton given by Mr.. Hendricks Of the re.
lations between the President and Vice
President. 1t must be borne in mind,
however, that at the time when Mr..
Hendricks was calling at the white house
daily his Presidential boom had not been
inflated at Boston banquet.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

A WESTERN contemporary iddulges in
some remarks an ~''Divorce in the Dis
trict Of Columbia" which are both false
aNA.malicious. This District is excep'
tional in the excellence of the divorce
law in operation here, and there is no
community in the United States in which
the courts are more conscientiously care
iul in their treatment of all questions
affecting the marital relation and the re-
lations of parents to children. Our laws
and courts are true conservators Of home
and its sacred ties. This is about the
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The only Pennsylvania Democrat who
has shown willingness to take his party's
nomination for state treasurer this year
is patient in the asylum for the insane
at Harrisburg. The doctors have trans
ferred his name from the "curable" to
the "incurable" list since his political
ambition broke out.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
OFrIcE or PupLIo PRINrEs.

UFFICE OF PUBLIC PRINTEh.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Aug. 8, 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this o. itloo
until IL o'clock a. IN. of WEDNESDAY, AU-
GUST IL, 1885, for supplying such quantities of
Georges Creek Coal, run of the mine" (equal
Creek Coal and Iron Companys CoaP'), Hs may
be required from date Of contract to June 30.
1886. Ii Is estimated that 900 tons will bo
required. The ceal to be delivered at the
Government Printing Office at such times and
in such quantities as may be required, weighed
and inspected by n sworn inspector, and stored
at the expense of the contractor.
Bidders will state in their bids the name of
the coal they propose to furnish.
The successful bidder will be required to fur
nish q bond In the sum of 5000. conditioned
for the faithful performance of contract, The
right to reject any bid is reserved.
s. p. ROUNDS.
Augi,7ll-9t Public Printer.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

A FRIEND has sent to The REPUBLICAN,
two or three clippings from very mean
and vicious newspapers which have
vented their petty spite on Gen, Grant
since his death. 1t is not worth while to
dignity these creatures with much notice.
Their howls of hate are not loud enough
to be heard above the grand chorus
which the world is singing in honor of
the great and good man who will be laid
TO his rest to-day.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

RESTLESS oiliceseekers are the only
portion of the American people who will
grudge the President his hoped for vaca.
ton. These will fret and fume, and it
will not soothe them bit to be told that
the President doesn't care how much
they worry.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

BUSINESS throughout the country will
be generally suspended to-day, and the
thoughts of the people will be turned to-
ward the solemn event that is to occur in
New York.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

TIE man who has just been appointed,
on reform grounds, TO be postmaster at
Meridian, Miss, in place of an "ofl'en.
sve partisan" removed, is one of the
two or three southern editors who have
printed editorials coarsely and brutally
abusive of Gen. Grant since the an
nouncement of the hero death.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

THE New York Tribune says-as The
REPUBLICAN has repeatedly stated-that
"Prof. Hilgard and other persons con-
nected with the United States coast and
geodetic survey must come promptly for
ward in their own defense, or forever
after this hold their peace" Defense
should not lag far in The rear of accusa'
tion
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The Washington navy yard should get
n large share of the work which Secre.
tary Whitney is laying out. This yard
has splendid equipment, but it is not
well adapted to political uses.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

Why do not the front bench elders in
the Democratic Westinghouse sit close
and make room for Brother Neal Dow,
who has just moved up the aisle and is
parting his coat.tails preparatory to a
comfortable sit.down.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The greatest funeral Of the century
will he that of Gen. Grant in New York
to-day. Even if there be less of out.
ward pomp and show than has charac.
terized two or three funeral occasions in
Europe there will be more OF sincere
love and honest grief
National Republican., 1885-08-08

crMt 90 UEna "?t Saturated hT I h with
the somewhat one.sided views one nat.
urally gets from visit to San Francisco
and two or three tours through the Asi.
attic section of that city.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

THE disgust of decent Democrats with
the "offensve partisan" indecencies OF
the Postoflice Department has only .inten.
sifed Mugwumpian admiration for that
disPraceful business.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

SUCCESS seldom crowns the desire of
any man who bankers after prize so
ardently as Hill is longing for the
New York Democratic gubernatorial
nomination.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

WHAT the Virginia bourbons pride
themselves on the most, in their cam.
paign outfit, is the old clothes they have
cribbed from the wardrobe Of their op.
ponents,
National Republican., 1885-08-08

IT ought to be possible for the Demo.
cratic press to pay due tribute of respect
to Gen. Grant without interrupting the
performance to hurl anathemas and
things at ex-President Hayes.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

TuE banquet rendered to Mr.. Parnell
in Dublin is fitting compliment to the
most adroit political leader that Ireland
has known in recent times.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

last locality to which discontented hus.
bands or wives should turn their atten.
ton in the hope of obtaining "cheap and
easy Divorces
National Republican., 1885-08-08

TnE state platforms Of this year, SO far
as those structures have been completed, ,
are greater in superficial area than any
previous year has called into existence.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

SELECTIONS from such "reminiscences
Of Gen. Grant as come to hand too late
for the memorial issue will be printed in
subsequent issues Of The REPUBLICAN,.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The resignation of Col. A. G. Sharp,
chief postollice inspector, takes from the
postal service one of its most thoroughly
competent and always reliable officials.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
R5J-H. A. SELIGS0N,
1924 Penn. Av. N. W.,
Sells Virginia Claret (Norton's Seedling) at
so CENTS A GALLON.
California and Ohio Wines. jel5-tf
AUCTION SALES.
RY THOMAS BOWLING. AUoTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF BUILDING LOT ON
VIRGINIA AVENUE, BETWELN- SEW
ENTEENT!I AND EIGHTEENTH SITS.
N0RTIIWEST.
BY virtue of deed of trust dated January
g. 1873, recorded Lib. 8I7, E. 800, ct seq. of the
Land Records of the District of Columbia.
shall offer for sale Mt nublic auction, in front
Of the premises, ION THURSDAY, THE 30
DAY OF SEPTEM BER NEXT, at $3.50
o'clock. y. m. original lot 4, in square li7, in
the city OF Washington.
Terms of Observation-Disclosures secured and ex-
penses of sale in cash; balance at six, twelve,
and eighteen months; with interest from day
erty. One hundred dollars. deposit at time of
sale. Convey ancing at purchasers cost.
GEORGE II. IIERRICK,
au3-m, ,th,9t Trustee.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

Is THE Administrations respect for the
"0ld Roman" to be gagged by the size
and importance of the Office conferred
on his best bower, John G. Thompson
National Republican., 1885-08-08

that President Cleveland will retain in
office man who began to outrage de
ceucy by villainous abuse Of Gen. Grant
as soon as he heard of his death.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

Tue Catholic Total Abstinence Union
of America shows sound sense in its
positive objection to the mixing of tenn
perance with politics.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

MARK TwAlS's weeping over the grave
of Adam was sober and sensible per.
iormance compared with his recent re.
marks on the national capital.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

ALTHOUGH Moses Montefore did not
wait till death to begin his great works Of
benevolence, he has grandly continued
them in his last will and testament.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

."THE hollowness of Democratic pro
fessions of friendship for honest labor
has been amply demonstrated since the
present summer came in.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The platforms and speeches of the
Virginia bourbons prior to 1888 fatty
contradict all their recent utterances on
the debt question.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

FORAKER will not be compelled to
''run" for governor Of Ohio. A gentle
trot will take him in five lengths ahead
of Hoadly.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

THs English tories do not expect to
win in the parliamentary election and
will not, therefore, be disheartened over
the result.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

IT is the opinion of TIE REPUBLICAN
that the new postmaster at Meridian,
Miss, will soon find himself private
citizen, Weare not prepared to believe
National Republican., 1885-08-08
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING OFFICERS
l. QUARTERS.


WASHINGTON BARRACKS,
WASHINGTON, ID, G., July 25, 1885,
Sealed proposals, in triplcate. subject to tho
usual conditions. will be received at this Office
time and place thoy will be opened in tho pres
ence of attending bidders, for converting
building No. II Mt Washington Barracks. ID.
c., into three sets of officers quarters, in ac-
office.
Blanks and full information us to bidding,
terms Of contract and payment, &c.. will be
velopes '' Containing 90 'I proposals M Should be
marked Proposals for Building Officers
Quarters" and addressed 10 theundersigned.
j. ID. O, HOSKINS.
nuS.6t Post Qunrtermaster.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The returns of failures for the last
seven days show q cheering diminution
Of such unpleasant business casualties.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
WHO ARE AT THE SPRINGS.

MISSEoUA SPRINGS, Pa, Aug. 6.-The. re-
Sr5ySs MsaS a. hs M pW: M and @ n5
daughter. St Philadelpiia; Mr.. and Mrs. De De
Witt, Troy, N. VI; Mr.. and Mrs. William
gigelOws, EngloyOOd; Hon. T; +; and Mrs.
%iiiiams%post. % Pa, Miss 4, baldwin, Tiess.
Pa Miss Annie Morris. Philadelphia; Hon
A. u. and Mrs. Myers, Baltimore; Rev, Dr.
and Mrs. Hull, Mr., I. d. Tompkins, Miss } oslo
z; Mrs, q. Bedoii Moore, Mrs. ii. j. Ramsdell
and Mrs. W. d. Mallory. and Mrs. Dr.
Humphrey. Towanda, Pa; Mrs. Jabin Bush
Mrs Chas. Mather. Pennsylvania; Mr.. Chas.
Tompkins and Mr.. j. Alfred Parker. New
York city; Rev. John Henry Hopkins md G.
W. Maynard, ESQ., Williamsport. Pa; Miss A..
and ames DemOnt, WilliamspOrt, Pa,
National Republican., 1885-08-08

The bouncing mill at the PostoiIice
Department is to 60 right on despite the
absence of the President.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
UNITED STATES BGTASIo GARDEH,..

UNITED STATES Botanic GARDEH,
WAsHNGTOS, ID. O., Aug. 4, 1885.
Proposals for fuel for Botanic Garden for
tho fiscal year ending June 30, 1886. will be re-
Geived Mt the Office of the Superintendent
GUST Is, 1885.
Particulars us to character and quantity re-
quired can bo obtained upon application at
office. VIM, II. SMITH,
4t-au5,S Superintendent.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING A SNAIL
l. GREENHOUSE, &C.
OFFICE OF
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
No 1Tnn puNNA Avn

No. 100 PESNA. AVE.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Aug. 3, 1885.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will he re-
ceiyed at this office until noon WEDNESDAY,
AUG. 10, 1885, for constructing. one small Green
nurseries south of tho monument.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
nurseries. The right y reserved 70 reject any
and all bids. JOHN NJ. WILSON.
aus. ia, ,l2F,lS Colonel u. S. Army.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
LOST AND FOUND.

r OST-A KNIGHTS .TEMPLAR WATCH
IL charm, name and address on back, Finder
will be rewarded by leaving at $50 10Th 81. N.
W. FRED S. NEWMAN. GIL
T 0ST-A PAIR OF SPECTACLES IN TIE
IL Smithsonian Institution grounds. Finder
will be literally rewarded by returning to
432 9th 1t. N. W. 9.S
National Republican., 1885-08-08

Peru seems destined to suffer the evils
of civil strife for an indefinite period.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
BOARDING.
SUMMER RESORTS.
DOCK ENoN SPRINGS AND MINERAL
III BATHS.

Great North Mountain, near Winchester,
ton. Two mails daily and telephone connec-
tions with all points reached by telegraph.
OPENS JUNE l6. 1885. No bar. A safe and
delightful summer resort. Altitude over 900
feet, Atmosphere dry. No swamps or fogs.
-Four different mineral waters of great value
in the cure Of kidney or liver complaints and
dyspepsia, A rare chalybento spring Ithe
strongest Ia the United States), containing per
gallon over II grains of iron in the best form
known, viz, carbonate of protoxide. and
nearly Is grains sulphate Of magnesia. These
mineral waters may be used singly or COM
bined in hot or cold baths. An immense
swimming pool heated to nm agreeable tom-
perature.
Terms very moderate.
Round-trp tickets from Washington $3.50,
Pamphlets and all information Mt A. S.
PRATT & SONS. Manager, 40l 9th street
northwest, Washington, u, ..
National Republican., 1885-08-08
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR WASHING TOWELS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
August Z, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until 2 O'Clock y. IN. Of WEDNESDAY,
AUG. II, 1885, for washing the towels of this
department.
Further information will be given Mt the
Office Of tho Superintendent of the Building.
The department reserves the right to re-
ject bids and to waive defects.
c. S. FAIRCHILD.
1t Acting Secretary.
National Republican., 1885-08-08

no ART STUDENTS AND PARENTS-AT
l. the National Academy of Fine Arts, cor.
18th st. and N. Y. ave-, one can receive the
most thorough instruction in every style of
drawing and painting; years of study saved.
Mrs. Imogene Robinson Morrcll. the founder
nnS tSsGhe aad Gd studied
artists. Those commencing Immediately will
be received for the summer at half.price.
Children's Saturday class $40 per year. Re-
ceptions free Wednesday evenings at s
o'clock. nug7 st