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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19
soMrrn1Na ABOUT pELsARrE.
The Talk Caused by the Lectures of
MIR. and Mrs. Russell.


The talk Of the town this week is about
the lectures Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Rus
sell, the exponents of Delsarte. Who was
Delsarte is a general question, and there
is a Jolly ransacking of biographical die
tionarles and encyclopedias to find out.
The aforementioned volumes yielded no
information upon the man. Happily, we
know something and were told some more.
Francois Delsarte was born in Paris, and
was prepared for the lyric stage. He
studied In the Conservatolre, and discov-
cred and developed system OF laws OF
motion, which he taught to the great artists
and public men OF his day. He taught
Rachel and Pere 1Iyacnthe, but, as he was
not a selfish man and lacked ambition for
himself, he did not get the fame out Of his
achievements and discoveries that most
men would have made. Delsarte was
the first to formulate the scattered rules
Of art by the methods Of science. His
research has given us great knowledge Of
the laws Of expression, which he traced to
their fundamental basis In the relation OF
the laws of mans being to the physical
laws Of nature. VIM. Il. Alger in his life
Of Edwin Forrest tells more than is to be
found anywhere else, perhaps, Of Francois
Delsarte. lie died and left q son, who was
his pupil and legatee, and he tried to pro-
mote what Is called the Delsartlon system,
which Is method Of studying nature and
teaching art. II is not confined to dramatic
artists, but may be found valuable to any
one who wishes to please. Mrs. Russell
studied and taught with the younger
Delsarte in Paris. He is now dead, and
sho is the sole living exponent OF the
system. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell have
done much parlor lecturlng aud be
fore schools. They have now en-
gagged TO give a course at Mrs. Somers':
school, Mr.. Russell talking the decorative
and Mrs. Russell the personal side Of the
system. The engagement will continue fol
two weeks. Mrs. Russell has also elias!
| OF twenty-five ladies', who will have specia
instructions upon special topics. Last
evening Col. and Mrs. w. L. Morse CAV,
them reception that was numerously at
tended
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

CusuINe's MANUAL says that rules for
legislative bodies are made to facilitate leg
islation, but the American Congress has
reversed that principle, and enacted code
of rules designed to obstruct legislation.
This will be apparent when It is considered
that the educational bill is now In the hands
Of two committees, neither one of which
seems willing to report 1t back in any
shape, and yet the House is powerless to
enforce any decree that will bring the mat
ter before them for consideration. This is
a despotism as bad as that practiced by
Bismarck, and worse than anything that
England or France would dare attempt
And yet the committee on rules, composed
of Messrs. Carlisle, Morrison, Randall,
Reed, and Tllscock; seem bound to perpct.
uate the practice, apparently from the fact
that 1t bestows upon few men autocratlc
power, and places the rights OF the many at
the mercy Of the few. A reform is needed,
and ought promptly to be secured.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

Bardstown, and the latter gentleman was
appointed. Mr.. Flemming was subse-
quently appointed associate Justice Of the
supreme court Of New Mexico, but he re-
signed ~ after a months experience in the
border land. lie went into the fight for the
Louisville postofIice relying upon his old
Endorsements, which were very strong, and
again be is defeated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

IT is now claimed that the whlpping-in
process has been 80 far successful as to in
sure majority in the House for the Nor
rison tariff bill. All right. Let the Demo
cratic House pass this Democratic measure,
and lStlt be Killed by the Republican Senate.
Then the issue will be squarely present ed
IN the congressional campaign.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

THE new civil service board will organize
to-day. If 1t will not apply itself to the re-
form Of abuses which were tolerated by
Messrs. Eaton, Gregory, and Thomas--as
demonstrated by the NATIONAL REPUB-
LIoAN--it would do well to recommend to
Congress its own abolition, A reform that
is burlesQued is worse than a failure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

THE health officials Of all American cities
should act on the presumption that chol9ra
will touch our shores within the next four
months. The dreaded scourge- Nay not
"eefhe, but it is the part OF wisdom to pre-
pare for such n visitation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

AS WE must have Democrat to nll
out Judge Jackson's term as senator from
Tennessee, there is consolation In the fact
that the governor Of that state has selected
a man who has thorough knowledge of
congressional affairs. Col. Whitthorne,
the new senator, does not need special
training and education. He is equipped
t,r immediate work in the Senate, lie
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

SOME new and interesting phases OF the
free bridge question are presented in an
article entitled "Bridglng the Potomac
which appears in to-day's NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN. The subject is of vital import,
ance to the citizens Of the national capital
and to the residents of the nelghborlng
counties Of Virginia, and we invite atten-
tion TO the facts presented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

AFTER trial Of more than two years, the
so-called Bowman act for the relief and as.
sistance Of Congress and the executive de-
partments has been. proven to be scarcely
as much as its few advocates claimed 1t
would be-a mere step1B the right direction.
II is Intellectual aud unsatisfactory even
within the narrow limits for which 1t was
designed. The only thorough, fair, honest,
really beneficial, and statesman-like measure
that has been proposed is the one intro
duced by Senator Edmunds, reported
favorably by the Senate committee on the
judiciary, atterward champloned aud al-
vocated by Senator Garland, and more re-
Gently reported In the House by Chairman
Tucker, from the committee on the
judiciary. 1t gives to any citizen the right
to sue the governmental right now en-
joyed by the subjects of nearly every civil
lied government on earth, but denied TO
the citizens Of this great and glorious free ~
country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

"MR. RANDALL is, to all intents and pur-
poses, a Republican," says one Of the free
trade organs. Oh, no. Mr.. Randall is one
of the high priests in the Democratic sauhe-
drlm. In 1854, after he had been tread
out" by the free traders, he marched into
the national convention OF his party the
observed of all observers. On that occa-
sion, it has been said, that the delegates
rose en- masse as he moved down the mid
die aisle, and joined in singing, under the
lead Of Mr.. Carlisle,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19
For his heart tcas true to Poll.

If home rule should be denied to the
raAnrla OF Irnla,,a IA lii - s'ii fei
low, 1t is highly probable that Russia would
force fight with England on the Afghan
boundary question, which is in very un-
settled condition. Then Russia would en-
act toward Ireland that part which France
took in our revolutionary struggle. Mr..
Gladstone believes this to be the programme,
and such belief naturally increases his de-
sire for an carly settlement of the Irish
question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

THERE is little occasion for howl about
the passage Of bills for the erection Of
public buildings in various states. Where
ever the government requires a building
for permanent use 1t should own, and not
rent, the structure. This is true economy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

The softening influences of holy week
may so touch the hearts and move the
minds Of the belligerent Democratic breth-
ren in the House Of Representatives that
the free trade lion and protection lamb will
lie down together, the latter, with his wool
on, snugly ensconced in the abdominal
cavity Of the former.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

Wool and sugar are great staples in uni
yersal use. II the former goes on the
free list, there can be no excuse except for
political necessity for leaving the latter un-
der the shcltering wing Of "war tariff tax
In.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

THE Senate has at length got hold of
rumor that there was massacre at Carroll
ton, Miss, month ago, but the story did
not come, by word or hint, from Senator
George or his distinguished colleague.
Neither Of these senators appears to have
heard Of the Carrollton festival.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

AS SUGGESTED by the NATIONAL REPUB-
LIcAN on the 10th instant, Mr. Gladstone is
soon to be furnished with report, in book
form, OF the American press opinions on his
home-rule scheme. lie will find that the
book will be built on the jug.handle plan,
for the press of the United States is with
him In his great effort to do justice to Ire
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

SINCE Gen. Black completed his tunnel
under the civil service law the Democratic
mind has shown indications of decreasing
disgruntlement with that portion of the
statutes at large.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

WITH Admiral Whitthorne in the Senate
the presence Of Admiral Robson alone
prevents resumption of the most brilliant
series Of naval engagements known in our
political annals,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19
PERSONAL COMFORT.

SSnAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
O In open air best preserve health and
DR.. WHITE & SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
1416 Pennsylvania avenue (oppOsite Willard's
Hote), II North Eutaw st., Baltimore, for the
painless treatment Of Corns Bunlons, Diseased
Nails, and other foot ailments. DIR. WHITES
fortieth year of praoticej his tweDty'hfh In
Washington. Fee, u sitting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

THE chances are that Mr.. Gladstone's
home rule scheme will succeed If his land
bill does not kill it. The British mind is
about satisfied that there is no alternative
between home rule and open rebellion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19
FOE SHE

INoR SALE OR RENT - ON MERIDIAN
AZ Hill, house of II rooms, with 10000 feet of
ground good barn, and variety Of fruit,
shade trees, &c. Inquire at 9l6 18th st. n. W.
Rfler d. m. S.2l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

If marriage by newspaper were binding
on the contracting parties, most of our pub
lie men would be liable to prosecution un-
der the statutes provided for suppression of
polygamy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

Civil Engineer R. E. Peary, of the navy, will
leave in few daysfo Disco, Greenland, where
he will make certain explorations of the coun-
try. Mr.. Peary makes the journey on his own
account. and has obtained a leave OF absence
for eight months,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19
SpROTAL NOTICES.

.Cxzs SPECIAL NoTICE.--GLYMoNT I'M
RSS PROVENIEST AND EXCURSION COM
PANY-But n limited amount of stock TO.
mains unsold; no better investment. shares,
3 ,OCO SQUARE feet. For full particulars of this
enterprise call at office of the General Agent.
LANG & TOLER.
Real Estate Dealers, No COS L st. N. w.
op-.lm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19


A company of gentlemen met in the Scottish
Rite Hall on Saturday evening last for the pur.
pose of formiHg n council of the National
Union. The assembly was composed of about
100 of the leading scientists, Iocated In this
city, many of national reputation. The go
seph Henry Council was instituted by Senate
Deputy Teeple, the council being named in
honor OF the late Prof. Henry, scientist and
director OF the Smithsonian Institute. The
following were the officers elected President,
Prof. G.. Brown Goode, assistant director,
United States national museum; vice president
Prof II. NJ. Paul, assistant astronomer United
States naval observatory; eX.president, Prof. A.
ii. Thompson, geographer, United States geo.
logical survey; speaker, Prof. o. I. Mason, Gu
rator ethnology, United States national museum
secretary, Mr.. Charles Darwin, librarian,
United States geological survey; financial Sec
rotary, Prof Philip Walker, special agent ofsilk
culture, department OF agriculture; treasurer,
John d. McChesney, ESQ.,, chief District officer,
Unit ed States geological survey; chaplain.
Prof ]. Owen Dorsey, ethnolOgist, United Statos
geological survey; usher, Prof. +. O. Dom,
United States coast survey; sergeantatarms,
Prof. w. $. Yeates, curator mineralogy United
States national museum; deorkeeper, Mr. j. j..
Corridor, United States bsh commission;
trusees-PFofc II. S. Woodward, astronomer.
United States geological survey; Prof. Edgar
Frisby, professor mathematics, United States
navy; Mr.. S. c. Brown, registrar, United States
national museum.
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MEDIOAL.

AND WHISKY HABITS
VI IL wi cured at home without
WooLLEY, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga. de26-d&W.6m
II ADIES-JUST PUBLISHED, "TREATIsE
and Form" Colored Anatomical plate, full
explanation, medical opinions, DC, mailed
lsealedl for 20 cents. Address p. o. DRAWER
179 Buffalo, N. Y,
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II LoYD's 25-CENT WASHINGTON EX-
Ia PRESS.

railroads, steamboats,, &c. Furniture, sewing
machines, type-wTiters, &C., carefully removed.
Trunks taken to any part OF the house without
extra charge. Persons returning TO the city
can leave their checks at either Office.
TELEPHONE No. 473-3.
once 1908 + st. N. w. Branch ofices 9th
and b sts N. W., basement Howard House,
Ducketts Pharmacy, cor. Pa. av. and 22d st.
N. W.; 626 o st. N. w; Frank Pltzer Il Co.,
druggist, cor. East Capitol and 9th SITS. s. E.
JOHN o. HAWLEY,
Proprietor.
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MONDAY, APRIL 10.
Amusements'

AIpAuGHs-"Thc Silver King"
NAT1oNAI--Joseph jefferson.
THE MANASSAS AsPASoRANtA-l5th st. IL Ohio av'
EST RISK.-Indics free.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

"DEMocRATIC economy" ought to be
able to devise ways and means for dispens-
ing with the S47, 100000 of revenue derived
from the sugar duty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

our Foreign and tOnsuIHr EUIIIUH'
The following, among many similar commit
iicatlons, affords gratifyiug evidence Of tho
appreciation which is given 10 our foreign cdi-
tion by Americans abroad:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

np WANTED A REPRESENTATIVE
or our Hardware Articles. Address NJ. MO.
REAUX A1NE, A Charleville, (Ardennes).
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ne FOR SALE-AN ELEGANT PAIR OF
GSS perfectly matched iron.gray coach
horses. May be seen any day this week be-
tween ] and p. IN. In the stable at l1S8 De
Salps street apS-u
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

,19 DIR. SWAN NJ. BURNETT HAS RE.
s-S moved his office and residence to 1!Ji
X 81, apli.6t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

n19 THE SWEDISH HEALTH INsTL-
k$S tute. Movements and massage. Prof.
Nissen, 9O3 10th st. Ladies and gentlemen as
sistAnts. Patients also treated at their homes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

a1szzoFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
kSS POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY.
WASHINGTON, D. G., April 49, 1885,
A dividend of 81 per share will be payable
on APRIL 20, 1886. TO the stockholders of rec:
ord at the close of business on the 10Th DAY
OFAPRIL 1856, at the office OF the treasurer OF
the company, No. ll2O New YORK avenue,
Washington, ID. G..
The transfer books will be closed from the
18TH 10 the 2GTH of APRIL inclusive
MORRIS +. TYLER, President.
CUAS q, BEEBE Treasurer.
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PERSONAL.

A DoPTIoN-A PROTESTANT ORPHAN
N girl not under 16; must be of good dispo-
sition, and healthy; home guaranteed In the
ap16.8t
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nSs=s. NJ. CATE, NJ. D., 916 MCPHERSON
w square, Washington, d. c., gives special
attention to diseases of the nervous system,
spinal curvatures, and Potts's Disease. Tele-
phone call AS, mh8-3mo
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WdNTED---ROOnTS.

NTANTED-Two LARGE UNPUBLISHED
w communicating rooms, ID floor, with
private family, with or without board; n. w.
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LOsT AND Found.

T OsT : ON N. Y. AVE, OR 18TH ST.,
IL Spectacles; gold frame; no use TO any one
except owner. Return to Room %, Registers
onice. Treasury, or 1929 llth ST., and receive 81
for trOubla O-0i
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-19

r osT-sMALL BLACK AND TAN GYP
~ name, Roxy reward II left at 927 Il st
N. w. OlN
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
How Dungiyen Castle Was Won.

The lady who won Dungiven Castle
was first married to one Of the Dod-
dington family and after his death to
Sir George Cooke, with whom she did
not live On the best of terms. They
finally agreed to separate, but neither
wished to give up Dungiven Castle, and
in order to settle the dispute it was de-
cided that both should start from Lon
don on given day ana that whoever
should reach Dungiven first was to be
it's possessor. The lady reached the
Castle first, and her husband, who was
only few minutes behind, saw her
flags waving over the battlements and
left her in peace. The Castle was taken
and Lady Cooke made a prisoner a
short time afterwards by Sir Phelim
O'Neill.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
Iudioial Murder Of Prin1ate Plunkett.

Oliver Plunkett was chosen to fill the
Prirnatial See of Armagh in 1869. Ten
years later four wretches formed a
conspiracy for his destruction
He was arrested Dec. 6, 1873
and sent to London in the October
following. After sham trial he was
sentenced to death and executed July 1,
1881. After execution his head was
severed from his body which was dis
emboweled and quartered and his bow
els were cast into the fire. The body of
the martyr was buried in the church
ward of st. Giles, in the fields. but at
the end of two years it was disinterred
and conveyed to the Benedictine Mon
astery of Handspring, in Germany, and
reburied with great solemnity. In
1898 the Abbot Corker caused a splen-
did monument to be erected over his
remains. His head is still preserved in
the convent Of the Dominican Nuns at
Drogheda.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
Battle Of Magh Coba.

The battle of Clontarf did not cause
the complete cessation Of the Danish
incursions into ireland. In the early
part of the twelfth century Magnus,
prince Of Norway, the Orkneys, the
Hebrides. and the Isle Of Man, invaded
Ireland with powerful army and
ravaged the country. His progress was
opposed by the men of Ulster, and in a
great battle fought at Magh Coba, near
Downpatrick, on ST. Bartholomew's
Day, Aug. "a, 1l03, the foreigners were
totally defeated, Magnus with Sigurd
Earl of the Orkneys, and other eminent
command ders being slain. Magnus was
buried near Downpatrick Cathedral.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
Cyclopean Remains, Staigue Fort.

The most remarkable specimen OF
Cyclopean architecture in Ireland is
that called Staigue Fort, which is situ-
ate in the parish of Kilcrohan, Kerry,
on hill near the Bay of Kenmare. II
is built of stone, without cement, but of
admirable architecture, and is Of Cir
cular form. The internal diameter is
about ninety feet, the walls are eigh-
teen feet high and thirteen feet thick, a
doorway opens passage to the inte-
rior, and broad and deep fosse sur
rounds the building.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
King MOCHA Oorbe.

An Irish expedition invaded Den
mark in the 3rd century. 1t happened
in this way: Mogha Corbe. King of
Munster, was the son of Cornac Gas,
by Oriund, daughter of the King of
Denmark, at whose death o contest
arose for the crown Of that kingdom.
Mogha Corbe, thereupon, at the head of
a large Irish force, went to Denmark
and succeeded in placing his maternal
uncles, Osna and Aisrid, On the throne.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
The Bog Of Allen.

The Bog of Allen is chiefly situated
In Kildare, but extends into the Kings
and Queens Counties and partly into
Westmeath. 1t is estimated to contain
about three hundred thousand acres,
and is, like the other bogs Of ireland,
chiefly composed of the remains of an
clients forests of oak, pine, yew, hazel,
birch, alder, mountain ash, and poplar.
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
IRISH HISTOR Z in BRIEF.

contributions to this department will be
gladly received and published in TIE IRISH
STANDARD, providing the articles are brief and
conclusive IF desired, the name Of the con-
tributor will be publshed.l
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
s. SijIAMRO l[j l)) CKS ERR ON ERIN.
S.rHR L ~ q Z FLIGHT OF ' THE WILD GEESE.

s.l1E sTHRS Is FLIGHT li OF THE WILD GEESE
10 red as| battle. the dead SUMS light
.Iz5, The spectral moon sailed through. #
{ q with mist for a shroud, and white as she,
with silver wings trilled mournfully,
.$3 The wild Geese eastward few.
The sad stars watched through the weeping
{ night t33sss sst Il #
That glimmer ghostly pale,
" And the nested birds did shuddering wake
u Fora wild, cry Of hearts that break
4 Il Borne on the gathering gale.
y Der many a little tarn and Tough,
The lovely land 8 blue eyes,
e They passed, and the water quivered with pain,
& The sapphire dimmed by mournful stain,
In the reeds were wailing cries.
5 The wind a-moan made the tree-tops rock,
NJ The blessed flowers lay dead,
4 The ripe fruits failed in the harvesting,
But these sailed fast on dropping wing
,fFs And turned no more the head.
wild Geese! Wild Geese! why did ye go?
Why did ye leave her forlorn,
Your lady, Erin, who manya q day,
While summer was green and winter was grey,
Waxed whittier, nor ceased to mourn?
While, from the golden shore,
The suns Rem-aden argosies
Came sailing down the eastward skies
But these returned no more.
The spring came up through meads OF light,
With robes Of primrose hue;
The stars were shed SO thick in May
Each hedgerow shone q Milky Way;
The swallows homeward flew. n
Rare ruby cups of incense bright.
The red fire at the core,
June roses swung in the garden close,
Cold autumn came, white winters SHOWS
Sped from the northern shore.
And they came not, o well-beloved
In all the empty years,
Thine own fair heroes wandering,
No welcome beat Of strong white wing
Made music in thine ears,
In Austria, France and Spain they royed
Through ways as sac as death;
In alien paths the tired feet bled;
The laurel crowns that decked the head
H Were thorn-set underneath.
All! Patrick sarsfeld,+ when you lag,
With your life-blood flowing amain,
You looked at the red stain on your hand.
And would it we've shed for mine own dear
and!'
You cried in you spirits pain.
Did you long, true heart! in their alien clay
For messy churchyard mound,
With the slamrocks shrouding you close and
sweet,
From the weary head to the weary feet,
In the blessed Irish ground.
*Sarsiield fell at the battle of Landon, on the
plains Of Neerwendep, in 1898. where Marlbor
Ough WAS defeated
The Irish standard., 1886-09-18
Plumber Of st. Cianan's Church.

The Church of St. Cianan at Duleek
was plundered by the English unde,
Milo de Cogan in I'LL. But on the day
following the commission of the sacri-
lege they were attacked by the Danes
of Dublin, who slew many of them as a
punishment for their crime.