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National Republican., 1886-09-04
HnbIis Of Renders.

The nanlbrary'offerst to the read
ingpubllc privileges which are literally with
out money and without price. In return,
the authorities naturally expect that readers
will treat the books with ordinary care.
on.the contrary, however, many readers
treat the books with extraordinary care.
They take upon themselves, without sug-
gestion or emOlument, the duties OF com
mentators, so that some earnest inquirers
after and propagators of truth come TO a
book with the intent 10 read, but sit down
and remain TO mark. OF all the abomlna-
bic nusances not yet laid hands on
by the sanitary commission, the least
pardonable is the man or woman
who regards 1t as a public II not
patriotic duty to pencil the printed
page Of q valuable book with idlotic com
ments, question marks, admiration points,
brackets, and underlinings ad nauseam,
absmdum, ct in6nitum. The ofreuse
against civil, ecclesiastical, and moral law
is great enough In the case of private prop
erty In books, but, when committed upon
the property OF congressman and the pub
lie, this crime should, at least. be punish
able with death.
In connection with the subject II may be
well to call the attention Of boys who
patronize the reading rooms to the fact that
books and elbows may be placed upon the
tables, but that knees and feet should be
slowed away underneath, not necessarily to
keep those valuable appendages out OF
sight, but as a means OF preventing good,
steady tables from degenerating into rock
ing horses, or the machinery of splrituallstic
seances. Many a promising boy, when
buried In "The Blind Dwarf with the
Double Head" forgets all about Mr.. Spof-
ford and the attendants, and becoming as
oblivious to the public as the late Mr.. Van
derbilt, Tits his chair against the shelves,
plants his knees or rtoes-according to OPP
portunity-upon the table, and inaugu-
rates perpetual motion which may have
been agreeable enough in the hanging
gardens of Babylon, but which is worse
than purgatory to nineteenth century
Christians.
The library assistants do all In their
power to make the rooms as comfortable as
possible for every reader, but there are Ger.
tain corners, by no means the least com.
Portable, in any one Of which a small boy
once fairly esconced, may raise continuous
cain, and, at the same time, hold the fort
against stormlng party led by Gen. sherl-
dan himself. Mark Twain knows some
thing about small boys. He used to be one
himself, and he has placed 1t upon record
that 1t requires two large men to look after
one very small boy. If Mark had eve
pursued his studies in the congressional
library he would have found it convenien
to double the guard.
National Republican., 1886-09-04
Jonah Meats Annther Mhnla.

History, being only another word for
truth, will rise again and repeat itself,
though crushed into earth or under water.
On Wednesday night, according to the
Herald correspondent, sailor saw the
sea serpent disporting himself near King
ston Point, New York state. He 1.-THE SER
pent) was making his way north, with FIVE
feet of head extended out OF the water.
The monster pursued two young men, who
were sin boat" and naturally grew furi-
Gus when the youngsters landed on the hos
pitable shore of Dutchess county. He
proceeded to lash the bounding pillows
with a tail (which seemed to be about
seventy-nve feet distant from his head"
The head was as large around as q -four
barrel, and the eyes, of a greenish hue,
"looked devilish.n Before starting up the
Hudson again the great fish "squirted from
his mouth a stream Of foamy stuff resem-
bling long shavings from Pine plank" But
Daniel Drew was not the only witness. Capt
ConkliDg, OF the propeller John II. Cordts
also saw the serpent, and gave him the
right Of way in the channel. A man named
Jonah, who brings ice to Rondout from
Esopus, saw the monster. "When he first
beheld 1t he took 1t to be an immense tree
floating leisurely along with the tide. This
notion was dispelled when he saw the sup
posed tree throw about twenty feet Of its
length out Of the water" Here are all the
materials Of the ancient story: 1) The
whale; (2) Jonah; (3) Esop, the historian;
~ The tree which grew rapidly aud with
equal haste faded away into the infinite
azure of the past. This is history as may
be called history and not the stuff that
Thucydides and old blowhards like Tom
Carlyle passed off for fact.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

IT would form an interesting addition to
our statistical lore II all the matrimonial
mesalliances made during the past five
years in the United States could be followed
to the inevitable result as definitely as that
Of Mrs. Victoria Notwithstanding. What
becomes Of all the handsome girls who run
off with the family stable boys, gardeners,
coachmen, footmen, and so onS 1t is to be
feared that our little friend Desdemons set
an example, when she eloped with the hired
man Of Venice, which has been followed In
all its details, except absolute murder, only
too accurately by young women of to-day,
who, not having the excuse of Othello's
round unvarnlshed tale, throw Off without
compunction the associations and responsi.
bilities Of lifetime, most frequently ''to
herd with narrow foreheads, empty of some
glorious gains"
National Republican., 1886-09-04
Our Jannnla.

EDITOR NATIONAL RETUBIICAS JEANNE
Winston's great popularity here has been the
subject of much comment, for she has been
overwhelmed all summer by attentions OF all
sorts and demonstrations of affection. Next
Thursday evening her benefit comes off at the
National Theater The time has come to make
our affections OF practical advantage TO her.
and TO show to others that our enthusiasm has
not been all gush. Because of her phenomenal
unkind criticism by those who are disposed to
be Jealous and malicious. In addition to this,
she has had trouble with her management
The time has come TO make our sympathy OF
benefit n grand success. There must not BE-
zone vacant chair" During the intervening
days let there be concerted effort made by
her friends and admirers to make II an ova.
tion that will surpasss even her farewell night
ONE OF HER FRIESnS.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

The agile editor of the Chicago Ne,Us
having with that Chesterfeldian polite
ness which is the most pronounced charac.
istic Of the able editors of the great and
growing northwesD referred to the astute
editor of the Inter Ocean as a "magnifcent
intellectual trpe sandwich" the erudite
editor OF the st. Louis Democrat blaudly
remarks that "as to tripe sandwich-inde.
pendent Of its intellectual qualifications
although 1t is plain and homely article OF
diet, 1t deserves a better fate than to be
lowered, as a figure of speech, to the level
of Chicago editor" Elder Eugene Fields
response to this call is awaited in breathless
suspense.
National Republican., 1886-09-04
For RENT---R00Ms

IL large room, containing two double beds,
viii accommodate four gentlemen, IS each;
heat and gas TT
National Republican., 1886-09-04
Breakfast Table Postal Card to the
President.

bEthhlHhb AhDle ONIu 10 tht
President.
MIR. PRESIDENT. Not word has been heard
of you in Washington since the earthquake
shock. Our entire community is deeply solicit
Gus, and viii continue in a state Of anxiety un-
I'll your return to the capital.
The improvements upon your country home
are progressing rapidly and in excellent taste.
Both house and grounds will form charming
picture, which must please the future ooeu-
pants.
There has been caucus Of few of the
Democratic saohems, who have decided that
the next presidential campaign shall be run
without q platform. 1t is so difficult to con.
struct one, and after the construction to ex.
plain satisfactorily to the people its advan.
ages.
It is further recommended that letters Of ac-
oeptanco containing pledges to the dear peo-
pie be dispensed with. 10 meet this emer.
gency II is proposed to make presidential
ticket composed Of opposltos, in order to let
Pennsylvania and Kentucky ideas dominate
ON the tariff question.
ioA ltelbthti ehlhuti ds NhhhhAlt VI thh-
sylvania for Vice President, John G.. Carlisle,
Of Kentucky. These old and reliable DEM
cratic hack horses, IL is thought can make the
race successfully, forthey will have protection
heads and fre, trade tails.
In making this combination It is but Just to
state that Morrison, OF Illinois, has not been
consulted. A good many wires have been laid
since your secusion among the Adirondacks,
some Of them are intended to defeat your re-
nomination. Better keep your eyes open and
watch and get DR.. Sunderland TO pray for you
as you viii require both watching and prayer
to save you from the manipula.ions of RAN
dali and Carlisle. Each has the presidential
bee in his bonnet. The more sugar you give
them, in the shape Of patronage, the more
bees they will have.
| THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

The undersigned, representing English and
Scotch capitalists, desires to open correspond.
ence with reliable parties for the placing of
property on European market under provision
Of limited companies acts. Send oil particu-
lars, lowest price, maps and copy title to
National Republican., 1886-09-04

THE President found thousands OF offensive
partisans in Office, and these men were re-
moved to give place to honest Democrats-in
the spirit of civil service reform.-Ricaaoad
State.
Before the reform rot OF the Mugwump
hypocrit es corrupted their Democratic
allies, the State would have been ashamed
OF such sickening cant as that, The "oireu-
sivenessn Of the persons turned out cou-
sisted in the fact that they were Repubu-
cans. Had they been removed as such
there would have been no complaint, al
though such removal would have been u
palpable breach of faith, But the pretense
OF removal for cause.-The cause being Of
fensive partisanship-wa the meanest, the
most despicably dirty dodge ever tried By
any school of political prostitutes, As
such 1t has gone into history. 1t is but
justice to the Democratic party to make
record of the fact that great majority Of
Democrats were too decent to indorse that
detestable device Of demagogues.
National Republican., 1886-09-04
Prohibition Disguised.

Whatever may be the real merits OF the
prohibition question II is one which at
present interests the American people.
For this reason, and in order that our
readers may be enabled to see the subject
in It's strength and weakness upon all sides,
we have much pleas Ire in throwing open
the columns Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
to those who defend and those who oppose
the principle of prohibition, merely stIpu.
latipg that the discussion shall be carried
on in parliamentary style, and that all
communications upon the subject shall be
brief, serious, and precise.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

LEADING American aud English news
papers find fault with the letter Of Alex
ander 10 the czar as wanting In self.respect.
No doubt 1t would be more heroic in the
prince to snap his fingers at Russia, and
either take possession boldly or throw up
the job. But man does not get prince
dem every day, and 1t would be utter
cowardice to decline the honor conferred
by unanimous loyalty. This being so, the
prince OF two millions and n half must
humor the emperors of nearly a hundred
and fifty millions, even at the risk OF being
snapped at by man who is now supposed
to be crazy.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

The speaker of the house of commons
has adapted himself completely to the
methods Of Lord Randolph Churchill.
Given man with vaulting ambition and
innnitesimal capacity, the result is either
a schemer or bully. Churchill refused
to allow Mr. Gladstone some remarks on
the amendment to the queens speech--a
refusal which the late premier ignored con.
temptuously-and now the speaker is
stretching his prerogative TO silence men
by force Of mere authority when their argu-
ments cannot be met by his friends. This
10 a game Of pure turbulence which two can
play at, and when issue is joined between
the bad temper Of Churchilps party aud
the obstructive power of the Irish repre-,
sentatives, the band may play up, as the
fun is about to begin.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

SOME think the earthquake was an effort of
Providence at shaking out Of Office the numer-
Gus Republicans who have fingered slucc 1891.
--LouisriRe C0urier-JOurndl.
There are learned pundits In some of our
colleges who think the shock was occasioned
by the concerted cachinnation of the thou
sands Of Democrats who were appointed
under Republican administrations and left
in Office when the "reform" era was ush.
cred in. The all-suflclent cause of such q
tremendous outpouring Of laughter was au
address on civil service reform by good
Deacon Edgerton.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

You've AMERIcAis not doing itself proud
away down south in the land OF cotton, II
one may rely on the influential newspapers
OF that section. For example the New
Orleans Picdyyne says 'If the young men
Of the south could only be brought to
recognize the dignity of the worlds great
industries they would understand that Il
practical knowledge Of the mechanic arts
and the secrets of chemistry is by no means
incompatible with all the genuine refine
ment and elegance of culture which any
circle Of society can demand. 1t would he
indeed a severe reflection upon the south
ern people II men must be brought from
distant states or from abroad TO manage
their railways and direct their manufactures;
hut the only way TO prevent 1t will be for
southern men TO learn these things for
Themselves" The Macon TeicgraM repro.
duces the PicayuRe's remarks aud adds:
"Tle young men Of the south have not
National Republican., 1886-09-04

THE plan just determined upon in Lon.
don, of sending u number Of well-trOined
men from the universities through Great
Britain for the purpose of lccturlng, pam
phleteering, and teaching among the peo-
pie about the necessity for home rule is au
excellent one. Probably there is no other
device by which men who are interested IN
the Irish question can so advantageously
employ the parliamentary recess,
National Republican., 1886-09-04

been brought to realize truths upon which
the future Of their section must greatly de-
pend, and the old men have done nothing to
make them realize them The south is
largely dependent upon Europe and the
north for skilled labor, and the signs Of
freedom from this dependence are not yet
In sight" This is not cheerful forecast
National Republican., 1886-09-04
The PhiIndeIphia Mint.

The Philadelphia mint is now overwhelmed
with work. In addition to cleaning up the
minor base coins at the rate of $4,000 each
week and keeping up with the demand for
dimes, the regular monthly purchase of silver
bullion must be coined. In is estimated that
81 600, COO worth of bullion will coin $500 OO)
silver dollars, and 81, 100000 of that amount
v ill be coined in Philadelphia. The employees
at the mint are working from O'Clock In the
to midnight every week day.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

GEORGE d. WISE, a thirty-third degree
statesman, Of Richmond, Va, having been
renominoted for Congress, the republic
pats itself approyiDgly on the head, Smiles
dehantly at fate, shakes It's fist at Chill,
and goes on whoop- In the shin
ing pathway Of glory.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

Mr.. CLEvELAND's passion for "Dans,"
not sated by "Dan" Manning, "Dau" La
mont, and "Dan" Magone, cries out for
"Dann VOORHEES, to ride behind him In the 'ss
race. But the Indiana Democrats beg leave
to assure Mr.. Cleveland that when their
"Dan" rides in presidential race he will
not occupy the seat nearest the crupper.
National Republican., 1886-09-04
rINHE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF THE
a CoLUMBIAN COLLEGE.

The exercises Of this school will be resumed
on the 20th of September with corps of seven
teachers. The NUMBER of pupils IL limited to
one hundred, and applicants Will be admitted
in the order oftheir registration. .
A fifth class, limited in number 10 twenty
FIVE, and to be composed of pupils seeking in
structlon In lower English branches and the
rudiments of Latin, preparatory to the regular
work of the school, will be formed at the be.
pupils shall apply The class, with the daily
oversight OF the Principal, will be placed In a
separate room under the charge of n teacher
ton.
Tuition fee, payable semiannuaily in ad.
vance, in the frat four classes, $50 In the lith
class, $50. No extra charges.
The Principal or one Of his assistants, will,
from the frat Of September bc daily at the
school building, 1885 IL street northwest, to
'"'' ANDREW p. MONTAGUE,
National Republican., 1886-09-04

THE national hay fever convention hay
ing adjourned after pleasant and profit.
able session the anxious eye of the nation
viii now be turned toward the American
Association Of Corn aud Bunlon Sufferers
National Republican., 1886-09-04

ALTHOUGH the two sams-Jones and
small-did their level best to evangelIze
Baltimore during the month OF July last
there were eighty-two arrests during August
in that city for using profane language.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

On and after Sunday, June 27, express trains
on West Shore Railroad will run 70 and from
the Jersey City station of the Pennsylyania
trains to and from Philadelphia.
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN ,EXPRESS-Leave
Jersey City Station S45 u. m. Arrive Hote
KaAterskill, via Kingston, 2:l2 p. m; Gran
Hotel, l.i5 p. m; Ph9nicia, 1866 p. nj Cats
kill Village, 1880 p. m; Mt. House station
1:26 p. M; Palenville, 1:30 p m. StaBesfor'
Mountain House from Mt. House Station. an0
nom Palenville to Hotel Kaatersklll. -
SARATOGA AND CATSKILL MI. EXPRESS
Leave Jersey City Station 1l:l7a. m. Arrive
Hotel Kaaterskili, via Kingston, 4A3 p. M;
Grand Hotel, 4:25 p. m. ;sPhmnicih, $3.50 p. m;
Catskill Village, $40 p. M; Mt, House station,
4:2O p M; Palenville, 4;25 p. m. Stages for
Mountain House fro n Mt House Station, and
from Palenville to Hotel Kaaterskill. Arrive
Saratoga $50 p. m. Caldwell, Lake George.
$40 p. m. Parlor cars for Hotel Kaaterskill,
Grand Hotel Station, and Saratoga, r
SARATOGA AND ATsKILL MT, SPECIAL
Leave Jersey City Station At $3.50 p. IN. Ar
rive Hotel Kaaterskill, via Kingston, D. M;
Grand Hotel, sA2 p. M; Ph@niola. 7l8 p. m;
Catskill Village, 7OS p. M; Mt. House Station,
500 p. m; Palenyille, sos p. m. Stages from
Mt. House Station for Mountain House. and
from Palenyille TO Hotel Kaaterskill. Arrive
Saratoga 900 p. m. Parlor cars for Hotel
Kaaterskill, Grand Hotel Station, and Sara
toga.
sylyania Railroad offices and connect in tho
jersey City Station for all Northern resorts by
NcAt Shore hailroad. Baggage checked
through. HENRY MoNE1T,
General Passenger Agent. New York.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

"solID Cincinnatl' is the theme OF a
prose poem In the Commercial Gazette.
But 1t is fluid Cincinnati served cool, with
pretzels, that Is most admired in this city.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

UNDER civil service rules Bishop Oberly
will soon be an archbishop. He has long
been known in Illinois as the archest Dem.
ocratlc politician in the state.
National Republican., 1886-09-04

THE only objection that can fairly be
urged against most of the scientific aud
historical editorials on earthquakes is that
they all come from the same encyclopedia
National Republican., 1886-09-04
ACTTOY SIZES.
NTALTER Il. WILLIAMS & co,
w Auctioncers.

NyALTER h. WILLIAMS X co,
w AuCtioncers.
SALE OF ELEGANT PARLOR FURNITURE,
DINING ROOM OUTFIT, CHI A BER
SUITES MADE 10 ORDER BY FIR.
KRUTINA, OF NEW YORK, AND TO BE
SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE, AT THE PRt-
VATE RESIDENCE OF A GENTLEMAN
DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING, No. 1890
FOURTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST,
TUESDAY, SEPT. =, AT 10 O'CLOCK A.
NJ
Handsome Rosewood Case Piano (Rindt &
Mnntz, New York. maker, Stool and Cover
Heavily Carved Walnut Frame pnrlor
Suites, Elegant Walnut Marble-top Cham
Der Suites, Walnut Pillar Extension Table
40 peO, Walnut Dining-room Chairs,
Handsome Walnut Marble.top Sdeboard,
Walnut Hall Racks, Marble.top Center
Tables, Easy Chairs, Lounges, Walnut
bookcase, Rockers, Sofas, Decorated Toilet
Ware, Rugs, Mats, Lace Curtains and LAM
brequins, Blankets, Hair and Husk Mat
tresses, Springs, Feather Pillows and Boil
sters, Fancy Tables, Brussels Hall and Stair
Carpets, Brussels Carpets throughout entire
house, Decorated French China Dinner Ser
vice, Silverwnre, Cutlery China, Glass, ald
CroCkeryware. Kitchen Utensils &c.
All the above-named Furniture Is OF the best
manufacture ana in good condition. This sale
offers special advantages to those dcsirous of
furnishing their homes
Terms cash
House for rent
WALTER b. WILLIAMS & co,
sepi-3t Auctloueers
National Republican., 1886-09-04
1GARRrNs nIJou rnEArEn.

This cozy place Of amusement will open for
the season next Monday night NJ 5. Wool
and his company In the boy Scout"
The interior of the house has been ireshen ID
the scenery is entirely new, and last but not
fine. The management will strive to please,
and hope to receive satisfactory encourage.
ment in return
National Republican., 1886-09-04

To HELP Charleston is the paramount
duty of every other American city.
National Republican., 1886-09-04
HRRzoG's OPERA HOUSE.

The fair ana famous Katherine Rogers, of
England, Is TO illuminate Herzog's next week.
Her own ncarefully-ohosen company will be her
powerful support. From newspaper reports,
our only present means of information, her
acting In such plays as 'Galatea," The Gypsy
Qneen," and "The Hunters of tue West" Is
her ability that Of ia genius-not mere &C.
trpss.n
National Republican., 1886-09-04
SwITHIN c. sHoRTLIDGEs ACADEMY
y FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,
MEDIA, PA.
$500 A YEAR, si25 QUARTERLY.

10 miles from Philadelphia. Fixed price
covers every expense. even books, &c. No ex-
ira charges. No incidental expenses No ex-
animation for admission Twelve experienced
teachers, all men, aud all graduates. Special
opportunities for apt students to advance
rapidly. Special drill for dull, and backward
boys. Patrons or students may select any
studies or choose the regular English, S1ien.
tific, Business, Classical, or Civil Engineering
course. Students fitted at Media Academy are
now In Harvard, Yale, Princeton. and ten
other Colleges and Polytechnic Schools 10
students sent TO college In 1888 10 In 1884, 10 in
1885, 10 in 1856. A graduating class every year
In the commercial department. A Physical
and Chemical Laboratory, Gymnasium, and
Ball Ground. 800 vols. added TO library In
1889. Physical apparatus doubled in 1888.
Media has seven churches aud q temperance
charter which prohibits the sale Of all intoxi-
eating drinks. For new illustrated circular
address the Principal and Proprietor,
SWlTHIN O. SHORTLlDGE, A. b., A. NJ,
.(Harvard graduate) Media, Pa.
Principal at Riggs House Tuesday, Sept.
7,5to9p. IN. au7-d&W2m
National Republican., 1886-09-04
BUsTNESS DIRE0rORY.

A WNIEG MAKER-R, Q. M. BURTON, 0li
IA E st. n W. Reception canoples and
decorations for rent. All kinds of Awnings,
Tents, and Flags made.
NRAY 4 CLARKsoN, BOOK AND JOB
W Printers, $3.50 Pa. ave. Globe Building.
TNRUNKs AND HARNEsS-JAAIEs 8, TOP
Il HAM 1881 Pa, ave. N. W.
National Republican., 1886-09-04
s1S5sz, Go AND 20 CENTS
E8y FOR BINDING
hARPERs, CENTURY, AND ST NICHOLAS
MAGAZINE.
THE LYCErr BINDERY,
1910 and 1912 Pennsylynnia ave,
All NVnPk unarantaaA anO-tf

r5Hs.AsK YOUR NEIGHBoR TO LET you
gSS taste the California Claret he pur.
chased for 81 per gallon OF H. A. Sellgson,
Wholesale Vine and Liquor Dealer, 1900 Pa.
mail promptly attended 10. iyl92m
w Established 1850. Judging from past
experience the rush of work this fall win be
so great that 1t will be impossible TO get skilled
w0rkmen enough 10 do 1t as promptly as de-
own interests, and do US a great favor by send
ing IN their fall and winter garments imme-
diaely, or during the summer moRths, to be
cleaned or dyed, us desired. Work received
and delivered at residence upon notice by
postal or Mt the oitice, 1908 Jefferson street,
Georgetown, ID. G. ie3.3m
National Republican., 1886-09-04
ANDREW p. MONTAGUE,
se1.1nn

rJNHE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND PHAR.
Il maceutical Departments OF Howard Unit
versty will open their winter sessions Oct. L.
For further information and circulars address
G. u. PUNIs, NJ. D., Secretary, Ills 18th st. N.
w. sepl-toc5