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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
SOME BOATING GOSSIP.


Every fine evening during the past week
the upper Potomac could be seen dotted
with small boats rowel by members OF the
several clubs, whose boat houses line the
shore. At this early time In the boating
season the aspirants for nautical honors
have shown so little OF their powers that
predictions cannot yet be made, no crews
have been made up, and club meetings have
not been devoted 70 active preparations for
the coming season.
ut is generally thought said a proml-
nent member OF the Columbias last evening,
"that this season win be more prosperous
one than last year for the clubs. We ex-
pect this for two reasons. Our boys who
are in government employ ale beginning to
feel safe In their places, and ready TO spend
their time In the enjoymcnts Of boating,
which the prospects for clean sweep AZ
the opening Of last season prevented to a
considerable extent. Then much larger
percentage Of southerners are coming here
than formerly, and / find that the average
southerner is given TO the sports much
more than their northern brethren.r
The senior four Of the Old Dominion
Club, OF Alexandria, which rowed q,
Fredericksburg, Va, last year, have been
out every day lately and with probably one
change will row in the regatta on July 1.
Bob Wade, OF the Columbias, has OK.
pressed his intention to row this year fol
the Philadelphia cup.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
Drawing to a Close.

An unexpected curtAillng OF the trial OF
Mr.. John Hitz and DR., Charles E. Prentiss,
charged with marking false entries ia the
books Of the German-American National
Bank, took place in the criminal court yes
terday and brought the trial much nearer
Its termination than it had been expected
TO reach at this time.
Mr.. Wilson, Immediately after the court
opened, said that Mr.. Dayldge, In his argu-
ment made the day before, had stated that
he was perfectly willing and satisfied TO 20
to the jury on the testimony which had
been put In by the government. The coun-
sci since then had consulted and decided TO
act formally upon Mr., DaYidge's deelara-
tion, and 90 to the jury upon the testimony
taken and such instructions as might be
given by the court as to the law governlng
the case. Mr. Wilson then submitted some
twenty propositions Of law followed by
number of others from his associates In the
case These were discussed ut some length
and then the argument OF the case entered
upon, and not concluded when the court
adjourned for the day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
The Great Strike

Ger such It is known, although
in reality it is merely a quiet and
dignif1ed demand for shorter
hours OF labor), has been the di-
rect cause of greatly increasing
the volume of our trade. This
may seem paradoxioal. in view
of the fact that the less work
done the less money goes into
circulation, but the fact is 1t is
the flrst good opportunity that
has for a long time presented it
self to the thousands of working
men who toll daily to visit THE
GOLDEN EAGLE CLoTHING Con-
PANP in day time and inspect
the rare bargains they have
heard their friends speak of 80
often in Mems, Boys, and Chill
dren's Clothing, and as buying
follows the seeing of our goods
(where goods are needed) as nat
urally as the day follows the
night, the result has been a most
pronounced increase in our busi-
ness. Neve rtheless, we sincerely
hope these labor troubles will
soon be adjusted to the satisfao-
tion of all parties concerned, and
that the wheels of industry will
hum all the merrier from the
short rest of their enforced idle
ness. We would ask the public
to note the goods and prices dis
played in our windows this
week. We imagine neither can
be beat. You will believe US
when you see for yourself We
keep everything in the Clothing
line, from ninety cent Overall
to q $40 Suit for men; from a
fifty-oent pair Of Pants to q $40
Suit for a boy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
church of the Reformation.

The heavy rain last evening did not keep
the congregation and friends of the Church
OF the Reformation from gathering at Car
roll Institute, where they witnessed the ex-
cellent rendition OF a programme OF musical
the benefit Of the church "The Results of
Edueation,n an entertaining comedy, was
given by the following cast Miss Marie
Mussalus, Mrs. p. v. De Graw, Miss Julia
Maedel, Miss Nettie Mcfarland, Dick
Hovey, w. g. Sender, Ballard Morris, and
Harry Rupprecht, who also rendered a
either solo. A second comedy by some OF
the same amateur artists, entitled "The
Will,n afforded much amusement
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
Horse Racing from a MeEchant's Point
of View,

Among the multitude at the races on
Thursday were noticed the principal bust
ness men OF the city. SLOW is 1t SO many
of you merchants can leave your places Of
busipessf" askeda REPUBLICAN reporter OF
the Palais Royal proprietor. ''It Is an es-
tablished fact that during the races bust
ness is absolutely at standstlll, aud thus
IN opportunity is afforded for us TO obtain
a little recreation," replied Mr.. Lisner.
"HOweyer, Pm not going to be loser by
the races In any sense ofthe word, and for
Saturday you can bet the ladies' faYorlte
will be the Palais Royal.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08

"DAIsY SOAR DUST has become quite by
word In the last few days. II Is a Washington
article, and IS now in use In the leading hotels,
Frank Wards dairies, &c. II certainly makes
things shine. II is for sale In all the grocery
stores, and seems to do better work than any
thing ever used for cleaning. "' '''' -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08

Mrs. Mary Il. Lathrop, OF Michigan, one
Of the finest speakers Of the Woman Ma
tiopal Christian Temperance Union, will
speak at Wesley Chapel tomorrow at IL
a, 10, and at HaMllpeM i. Church at 7:3O
p. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08

OF the season, when work presses, 1t 8 safest 10
leave your orders for clothes carly In the week.
EIsRMAN Bros, manufacturing clothiers and
tatloTs, Seventh aud E.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
STILL MORE ATTRACTIVE,

Big Sales and Small Profits is old, but 1t is
just the thing we are all looking for. We here
with submit our price List.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08

We have an unlimited assortment In Prince
Albert Suits Single Pants, and Alpaca Coats at
prices to suit the times, We viii be pleased to
see you at the popular
, 1886-12-05

Englishmen do not ns n rule ~r.nIiz.
the perishable and perishinr nature Of
the land ON which they live. Although
more than fifty years have clonsed since
Sir Charles Lvcll collected and empbo.
sized rie evidences which showed mat
the structure of the solid rocks might be-
interpreted by rightly reading the
changes going ON at the present dnv. il
is doubtful whether one Enrlishmnn in
100 knows that many thousands of tons
, 1886-12-05
IN A DUTCH Prison.


A1t'iA thht
A prison in Holland is rather an en-
bellishmcnt than a Disagreement to a
town. at lest such is the fine new peni-
Tertiary at Lccuwarden, one of the most
famous prisons in Holland, and n model
of its kind. 1t is completely built Of
stone, bricks, and iron. consequently
fire proof; staircases, halls, and work
shops are built with mathematical pre-
cision and in such manner as to permit
Of constant surveillance. The yards are
large and spacious, all the rooms white
washed from top to bottom and well
ventilated, the inner and outer walls
even bearing witness to the proverbial
Dutch cleanliness. The steps and pass
ages are equally clean, and you would
look in vain for n soiled spot or grain of
dust. Not a cracked or furnished pane
Of glass can be found in the whole build
ing. Everything is washed, brushed,
and waxed with a care we might well
envy in many of our American homes.
The dormitories are regularly scrubbed
every day and well ventilated. Their
aspect is, however, curious. Each con-
sists of a large white washed, asphalt
flooicd room, in the center of which is
an immense iron-trellised cage, armed
ON the inside with spikes. This cage is
divided into over 100 cells, each separ-
ated by shect-iron walls; each has
its bed, consisting Of a thin mat
tress, II pillow, a pair of sheets
of course texture. and two coverlets.
Each night the prisoners are locked in
these narrow cells, and thus repose per
fcctly isolated from each other. All
around the dormitory run iron water
pipes, with taps fixed at intervals, at
which the convicts are supposed to per-
form their ablutions. Water is general
throughout the whole prison, and is to
be met with on zach story. Baths,
which the prisoners ARE compelled to
make use of at stated times, are on the
ground floor.
The prisoner has three meals per day.
In the morning, lukewarm milk and
water and II piece of dry bread; at mid
day, a soup composed of vegetables; in
the evening, coffee and brown bread.
Sometimes they are allowed ii small
quantity Of meat, but more often bacon.
The prisoners, however, can improve
upon this food by the money they earn.
They have, in fact. a small interest in
their work, four-sixths of which is at
their disposal. the balance being very
properly capitalized and handed to them
on their dismissal. Everything is con-
Quoted with military discipline in a
Dutch prison, which allows neither of
iil-will nor question. The dungeons, a
kind of subterranean cells. are for the
unruly. and irons for the mutinous. No
conversation is allowed between the
prisoners during hours of work. Perfect
order prevails, rs a rule, and attempts
at escape are events unknown.-Brook-
Iva Magazine.
, 1886-12-05

When Queen Victoria travels the
train is made up of twelve cars, includ-
ing two royal saloon carriages, which
are placed exactly in the middle. There
Is electrical communication throughout,
and - special telegraph operator goes
along. Then a lookout man is placed on
the engine tcfher, with his face toward
the rear Of the train, 70 rs TO be ready to
receive and communicate with the
driver any signal trat might be given,
aud the guard in the front van has to
keep his face constantly toward the rear
of the train on the lookout for any sig
nal from the guard in the rear. or from
any of the attendants accompanying the
tram. Beyond this. surfacemen are sta
toned at all the level crossings, and no
vehicle of any kind is allowed to pass for
half any hour before the royal train is
due.
The goods traffic also ON both lines Is
suspended during the progress Of her
majesty. and the speed Of the passenger
trains proceeding in m opposite direc-
ton is reduced to tHl miles an hour
while the royal train is passing them ON
the other line. The queens suite con-
sists Of ladies of honor. male and female
servants. dressers, physicians, her per
sonal friends, officials of the road, and u
number of other persons. At every
block signal box the safe passage of the
train is telegraphed before and behind.
, 1886-12-05

In this country the Legislatures has for
a long time shown hat it considered
employers of labor to have duties to per-
form in seeing that those in their pay
run no unnecessary risks. In France,
however, no attempt was made to deal
with this matter until 1874, when inspec-
tors were appointed with power to or
der changes in factories, with n view to
h protection Of children. This, how
ever, was found insufficient, and in 1854
a law was passed making the employer
responsible for accidents, except where
due to carelessness on the part of the
workman. In addition to this, to pro-.
vide that class of risk which may be de-
scribed rs inseparable from the trade,
compulsory insurance has TO he effected,
one-half of the premium for which has
to be paid by the employer, and the re-
mainder by the workman. A further
proposal is 10Y made to improve the
the sanitary arrangements of workshops,
as well as to bring about increased
safety.
In Germany and Austria similar en-
actments are in force. In France, how
ever, "A useful initiative has been taken
by certain unions, in which are repre-
sentatives of all kinds of industries, who
have inspectors of their own, and who
form a kind of council, at which full
consideration car be given to the best
means of preventing accidents. Thus.
the engineers of one association have
taken, one by one, all machines Of a
dangerous character and entered. mi
nutely into the best means to iacIdoptcd
for rendering thew safe as far rs posi-
Bile. These Proceedings have proved
very beaeiicial, and have not only had
"a local effect. but the recommendations
have been adopted in surrounding dis
tricts. Scientific American.
, 1886-12-05

y PARTY of army officers recently ar.
rived at Bismarck. OAK. give a descrip.
ton Of the most thrilling ride in the his
tory of this country. They were seventy
hours in a blizzard iu coming from Fort
Lincoln, a distance oi sixty miles. or over
an hour To a mile Their vehicle was an
ambulance and wa. drawn 10y four mules
During Monday night. when the blizzard
was at it, height, they were compelled In
shovel and plunge their way through snow
drifts from Fix To ten feet deep, aud the
continual use Of the whip and goadinp
sticks was necessary TO keep the exhausted
animals on the walk The officers state
that at times the blizzard hid the mule.
from view, and that but for the instinct OF
the animals they would have been lost
and frozen to death. At one point they
passed an Indian camp. but the sayages
would not give them shelter, as their
superstition taught them that this would
be fatal to them. They arrived at Fort
Lincoln without a covering to their ambu.
lance this protection having been blown
away by the first night wind. and within
thirty minutes Of their arrival one of the
animals dropped dead. II was q fight for
life for seventy-two hour. and they de-
scribe the trip as q most horrible expert
enee, compared with which a march
against an opposing army would be "A
pleasant pastimo.
, 1886-12-05
HILLS STAGE
EXPRESS COMPANY

Coaches leave Union depot, Cheyenne,
at $50 a. m, daily, Except Sundays);
touch Chugwater, Fort Laramie, Rawhide
Buttes and Lusk, and connec with the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad at Lusk
and for Sundance, Buffalo, Fort Fetter-
man, Fort Mckinney, Douglas, (Wyo.),
Fort Robinson and Chadron in Nebraska,
and Rapid City, Spearfsh and Deadwood,
Oak.
The cheapest and shortest route by
twenty-four hours.
The Z. S. mail carried. w have first
class eating stations, and our division
agents take all pains to secure the com
fort OF passengers.
+. Il. LoNGHURsT, Agent.
, 1886-12-05

If one hasn't nnoostor@. 1t i4 ii-t as
well to have the courage to own ones
lack Of them. A girl who came to Bos-
ton from Chicago lately was shown by "A
Yankee girl of excellent family some
ancestral china. "Thesc dishes" said
the New England girl, shave been in
our family during seven generations. -
Seven generations," exclaimed the Chi
cage girl. "Wcll,' and she shrugged her
shoulders, Il don't know whether | had
a grcat-grandfather or not; but | do
know that, if | did have one. he didn't
use dishes. "-Boston Record.
, 1886-12-05

TuE public criticism OF private enter
tainmeni-, and especially the %carping,
oiholous meddlinr in other peoples af-
fair, in prc,uming to dictate to their fcl.
lowmcn what they shall or shall not eat
and driak, is one of the glazing foiblcs of
the temperance cranks who seek to thrust
their darmas down the Threats of the
American people. The oifcnsc commit
ted by the w. C. T. 4. in passing iudr-
ment upon Mn. Whitney, wife of the see
Rotary Of the navy. for giving a dinner to
Mrs. Cleveland and other ladies, on the
ground that some newspaper jenkins,
who probably was not within a mile of
the scerctap's house, included wine in
the bill Of fare, is one of those extremely
impairment and i%nsoleut acts of which
only the W. G. T. I. could be guilty,
and which deserves the universal condem-
nation of all decent people.
, 1886-12-05

Pulmonary nsumpti ourablo. .
In n t~reatise lately nublished BY Pro
fessor NJ .Jaccond. of Paris. with the
above title it is claimed that consump-
tion NAV be cured at every stage. The
authors conclusions are thus
ized: 4The incurability proclaimed by
Lsrnnec and his Immediate successors is
disproved by pathological anatomy and
clinical observation None should. there
fore. allow themselves to be influenced
Inv such nm oninion. which is but an his
torical souvenir. When the existence of
tuberclos in tbe lungs ia r~ecognized it
sbould not he inferred from that momen
that he who has them is doomed to death
because of their presence. Should it be
found that the tubercles soften and n
, 1886-12-05

FtEp norGIlss says that the prciu-
dice gain, color j. getting a, strong in
Europe as it Is IN the United States, aud
that it Is caused by the absurd and some
times offensive antics of negro minstrel
troupr- in the European cities The in
t%cllircnf lurciencr. however, ought not to
charge tie ro.l colored people with the
chestnut product of absurd aud pucnle
burnt cofk artists that emaualc from this
country lti~ unjust to the genuine pco.
pie of color.
, 1886-12-05

TuE Blaine Elmwl- episode seems to
have oycrshadowed the fact that some
other great Republican leaders looked cross
AT each other at Arthur funeral, ex-
Postmaster General Haiton 'cut' Blaine
most cruelty. and ex Secretary of the
Navy Chandler on seeing X. b. Hayes,
curled his nose artistically and pissed by
him with head in the air. Taken alto
rethor, there is not much more lighting IN
the Democratic paity than there is at an
ordinary Republican funeral.
, 1886-12-05

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within reach of suffer
ing humanity, truly is Electric nitters.
Inactivity ofthe liver, bilionsness, iaun-
dice, constipation, weak kidneys, or any
disease of the urinary organs, or whoever
requires an appetizer, tonic. or mild slim
ulant. will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle guar
antecd to give entire satisfaction or money
refunded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
w. n. Hunt.
, 1886-12-05

The governor of the state OF Dakota
has called n special session of the state
legislature to meet at Huron, Dee. 10.
The legislature OF the Territory of Dakota
will not meet in regular session until next
year. With two sets of legislators the
people of the state and territory OF Da-
kota ought To he in a happy frame OF
mind
, 1886-12-05

TIM late W. II. Forster would have
been a good man for the Tories to send to
Ireland to regulate that unfortunate
island. lie would prcciritate an Irish re-
belion within twenty-iour hours and
greatly hasten the solution of the problem
oil six centuries. \ little repetition Of
Cromwcllian tactics in ireland now, would
open the eyes Of the most bigo;cd Tories
TO the folly of coercion.
, 1886-12-05

GIN. LoGAN's great idea is that in the
birth of children to Republican parents is
the true hope and promise of Republican
supremacy in the future There is some
thing in the idea, but we don't see why it
does not apply with equal force to the
Cleveland Democracy as we'll. Nnc lork.
, 1886-12-05

THE last session of congress was nine
months long. The forthcoming one will
be only three months. If it shalhdo only
a third as much work as the last it will
require the aid of a strong microscope to
see the result of its labors.
, 1886-12-05

ALL the nations of Europe, except
Russia and France, claim to be in favor Of
peace. Nevertheless, they are actively
preparing for war, and will be able to ac-
commodate these two nations if there is a
great demand for it.
, 1886-12-05

IT BEGINS to look, at last, as if our
country might easily have a navy before
the close of this now waning century, ii
the money appropriated for the navy de-
partment is invested in ships instead of
Anglers and bits.
, 1886-12-05
pEcuLlARITIEs OF COSTA RIGA
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vi course we related our traVeilhS eA-
,bo hrid,o ,,;,h ,Lo s,nI;rLt ara,rd and
nho,e ne san Of ,lass aro,nd ms and
on either s;de 10 t5a hor;zon,a odoe tbe
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ooain tho snira az a ,-ilIono Inch ,o.a
above the upbeaved mounds of some
quiet wave-swept Gods acre. The sun
light CLEANED on each dancing wave
and flashed back the drowned splendor
INTO our dazzled eyes. We went into
raptures over the easy motion of the ves-
sci, unmindful of the humorous curve
OF the captains lips as he told US that to
an old salt the gulf is always smooth.
Inc conversation at once turned upon
the climate OF Colon and Costa klca.
There were only eight persons engaged
III the discussion, not n a visited
either place less than three tunes anu
yet not a soul agreed with another IN
the smallest particular.
for instance; According to a lady,
Colon Is a charming town, not un-
healthy' beautifully situated supplied
WIN every imaginable luxury, and alto
gether a place to 1--we m-not to die.
Ter husband Immediately added that
Colon Is a good gold mine, to those
VINO can stand the vile climate, but a
horrible hole IN which to bury CHRIS
tan alive. The almighty dollar was the
sole attraction to any of our fellow
travellers In Their southern Journeyings.
ana many were the schemes discussed
ana the plans prepared for the capture
oil that elusive com.
lhen came Costa Rica. "Llmon!
s",u Il uhlrd' Limoh Ilcture TO your
sen some ragged mis-, some dlrty
houses a oroiiihg sum- dirty water nun
ureus oi Jaoberins Jamaica nlggers,
you VIII nave Limon well photographed
III your NINA 5 eye. San Jose: \ cius-
Ter Oh lat-rooied houses, long, narrow
erty, hunger and dirt-there is San
Jose. CartagoY A town dead this fifty
years. There is no society. The aris-
tOcracy he's no connection with tho for
, 1886-12-05

New York city now has seven won
dcrs: The Brooklyn bridge. the statu,
Of Liberty, the elevated railroad system,
the great flats. Central park, the Van
derhilt viaduct. and the sub-troasur Z
Nnnlta-ENchnnre
, 1886-12-05

John Bull is not crying for more roy
al babies. Several English newspapers
speak OF Princess Beatrice's son and heir
as another German infant left on Britain
MAS hoorstep.N
, 1886-12-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, %softens the gums, al
lays the pain, cures wind cole, and is the
best remedy for diarrhGa. Twcnty-five
cents a bottle.
, 1886-12-05

Tomorrow congress will meet, and
the president message will be sent to the
, 1886-12-05

Capt. Carrie, for thirty years an officer
IN the trans Atlantic service, believes
that the bodies Of passengers who die at
sea should be buried at sea. not because
OF any superstition on the part of tho
common sailor, but because the health
and cheerfulness Of all ON board demand
il. -Harper's Bazaar.
, 1886-12-05

There are in the employ Of the gov
ment, mostly in the postohice depart
ment, 800 Smiths. $500 Browns, $50 John
sons, and go Iouescs.