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National Republican., 1878-08-14
From New York Weekly Suns Answers tc

NOIItsIlOluruls'l
To Several Baltimore Readers Of the Sun
We bcliuyc the Louisiana Lottery more lUuost
than tho Royal Havana. PostrnssterG General
Key visited Havana not long ago, and, If the
Washington journals are worthy Of belief, be-.
cslue satisfied that there was something wrong
about the drawings. OF the Kentucky we
know nothing.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
VEGETINE
Has Entirely Cured Me Of Vertigo.

CAIRO, lit. Jan ~ LIS.
Mr. II. r. STfNESS;
ILIr Sir-I have used sr"Frll hottl,s of vEGE.
TISE," Il has entirely cured mi of l,rtigp I have
also used II for hhipy ,bBp!rnt Is the hest nipdi
cine for klduey complaint. wOnld Iecun,mend Il rs
II goJd hiUOd purifier. n. lOt1'M.
PAIS ASp DIsFA~E--Crn We expect TO enjoy good
hea lh when bad corrupt humOrsc rculhte II the
lloDd causing pain and Il sHasc. aud these hunIOrs,
being Deposited through the entire body, produce pIm
pies, crultlUns, ulcers, Indigestion CoSiSenehS head
Genes, neuralgia, rheumatism, and numerous other
complaints; lic move the Causp by u KIN, NEGLrISE,
the most reliable rrncty Tor cleansing and purifying
tht bOlh.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
Concert OH the water.

The Franklin Temperance Tc zion will give
one Of their delightful excursions down the
Potomac this evening the boat leaving Seventh
street wharf at scvcn O'Clock. These eNcur-
sions have h,c"mc very popular, from the EIct
that tbs bar on the boat is closed, TINS insuring
perfect order The Mount Vo-rnn Octette
CIuh will be present aud vii. vculrr some Of
their choice selections. good baud Il mu.ic
vii! he on load, a." thusc Mi-hIug 10 ,rip tho
light fIutaslIr tVr vii, haze Ur opportunity to
10 50. The cOW.ni.tro having tiigsyr;rr; ,.T.,
in charge are nh'"%s OW hsrl - render any
RrviCO that viii rJrIHe in i,lc lap,in, Il
those present The iAo.u /, n1a n' i,s 2cuirh,
aud will contribute It's shqr" toward the ,,'"a SO
urcs Of the evening. En' bingham will ruI.
Bish ice cream and rculrC,icncTy vt city /: ieas,
IuE NpwaId Of thirty yc0r' HrI Wi"s'"r's 'oo.h-
ing sITuD has bee. risI for CHILDREN. Il COrrrgs
sGidity uilhsT.iTaS. rel!TNsA wind cDir regulates
UIg bUN, lS cure ty,S.trry Nad !1rrhCsa, NhUlher
arising lIuIu .grIL.ug .r O'h,T causes. AZ Vli lad
Sei.tncd remedy p Gengs bottle.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
CITY ITEMS.

IL people who suffer from dull stupidity that
meets us everywhere In spTng and TOO often in all
seasons Of the year, know how quick II could be
cured by taking Ayers Safsaparilla TO purge the
bile from their system, we should have better
neighbors rs well as clearer heads to deal with.
YouSd PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. BE wise In time
Clean them daily with THuRsToS's Ivory PEARL
TOOTH POWDER. the most seriect dcntri1ce known
II will keep them through life In good condition
hite and sOunu. Will har'.en tue gums, sweeten
he BREATH and prevent toothache. Sold by all
druggists. 25 and ~ cents per bottle.
WELLS MACHIsE-SPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsr.
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow.
ers far surpass all others.
HARD times demand economy; pracuce II by
renoysting your soed gloves With JoUvEss mo
pERors KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price IS cents per
bottle.
, ARE you bilious. troubled with headache, dizzy.
ness sick stomach, constipation &c? Are you dys-
peptir, nervous, dull and languid? Ayerse 10 all
exertlOii. Is your life miserable? You require n
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew tho
blood Take QuIRK's IRISH TEA, The great nousg.
druggists, y cents per package. which makes a
Is your hair harsh dry and slim Does II refuse
to curl! Dr2's Il with IHUAPsoSs oNADE OrTIME.
An OlcaginUus compound OF singular merit II
will i'm DrOyc IT. Sold by druggists, &c. Price %
and % cents per bottle.
IDCJT MISfEyI1SY
National Republican., 1878-08-14
gational 9epublitan.
Arrival Of Psssenge. Trains.
At RALTlnoRE AND POTOMAC DEPIl, SIXTH AND

At BALTIMORE AND ONO DEpOT, SEw JERSEY AVE
SuE AND STREET.
Mo,pfpO. Ftsrhi1.
sti5. n. V. Phil 4 BOs e. 'I:JO, Baltimore accom-.
S27, Baltimore express. 40 Baltimore accom-.
nS, Western express. 200 " Y. pbu 4 10. eK.
81 .Rnltimors pccom. $50 Western Mail.
~, Fred. &c. Met. br'ch) ssS1 Baltimore accom.
err. Baltimore Annapolis &c Is. Baltimore express
and way I1:Sl Western express.
~, Mariinshurg and la sSup, Baltimore express
ger>tuwn Rr MET br'ch, 'RI5 Y, Phil & hos eh.
SosO, baltimore acCom. los baltimore accom-.
u:n, Baltimore express
sAtTiNc daily OtI,rs Sundays excepted.
81 For the time OF departure OF trains, SEQ adNsr'
naemenus elsevl here
National Republican., 1878-08-14
Indications

For the Middle Atlantic States warmer. partly
cloudy weather and occasional rain; variable
winds. mostly southcrly stationary or lower pres.
ure.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
Amusements and Excursions.

CoN.QCE.-NSrcty performance.
For salt wafer. Steamer Mystic leaves Potomac
Ferry wharf at nine q. M, returning atclcvCn p M.
Moonlight excursion, OH the Mary Washington.
Boat leaves Seventh street wharf vt halEpast six
pm.
Steamer Mary Washington leaves seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon at tea a, ~, returning at
four y. N.
Fo:ty- -inllcs for ten cents. The City Of AlcXan-
dra leaves Seventh street wharf at hNlfpa,t eleven
T. ~, returning al three r. ~.
"LyccuIn' I've cent EXCURSIONS on barge Cockndc
City every wclCc.day and Friday at GcScn ?. NJ,
and sundays g; three p. IA.
Moonlight excursion Of Franklin Temperance
Legion. steamer leaves foot Of seventh street
asc,,n p. m, returning at eleven p. N.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
EXCURSIONS AND PICNICs.

DosTPoNEMENT.
L THE EXCURSION OF
FRANKLIN TEMPERANCE LEGION
which was to have taken place Saturday evening
last, will take place on wEDSESDAY EVENING.
August ~, ISIS Boat leaves ferry wharf, foot OF
seventh street, at o'clock. returning at u.
Tickets issued for Saturday, the 10th, good for
Firstclnss vocal and instrumental music and
dancing Positively no liquors sold on the boat
autlL
National Republican., 1878-08-14
He adds as final reasons for recommending
the disarprDyal Of the propO,sl cnange--
4 MINORITY REPORT
Ms follows:

as follows:
The undersigned, a member OF special com.
mttce appointed Ut the last meeting OF this bard
10 consider and report whether contract agree.
mcnt presented, which the old board Of school
trustees require to 6eekccntcd by the publishing.
city, rs II condition precedent 10 the introduction
OF RUhinsOn's series Of mathcnAtcs published by
said house contains the terms aud requirement, Of
said old board. respectfully report that alter
careful examination ] lind tlVt all the require
rIents OF the old b0nrd are contained in said con
tract, and an additional guarantee has been made
by said house that the retail prices Of IbinsOns
afithmeilcs ,hll not exceed the following rates
TWO book sERIEs.
RohlnFon's Frs: 90 IS
Complete BOOK u n
Total .......,. q u
THREE.uOUK sEEIEs.
Roinsuns Flrt Iok 50 -
ltobnsnns Part '.'.... . y
Total q -
The terms offered for the intro lucliuu OF thi,
book OF the most liberal Character, exchanging
When Il /, consldcred that it is the almost unanI.
NOUS opinion Of the present school officers thut
KobRsUn's series of mathematics l. much superior
| to the series of mathematics now IN the schools
| the board, IN my Judgment should Ut once Ia e
the steps necessary to placing RobinsOn's muthc.
mates IN the hands Of the pupils NJ the rcOpcning
Of the schools. 10 this end | ask the adoption Of
| the following resolution:
R,mr'd, That the action Of the old Po rd of School
TIgfte r. len 2"aPITE Eo%Ps 9 ss;. ssnTI Of "hs
WLn TIE approval OF this board ant tn ruc 81 cr.
intendruls hereby instruct, In that Robn.
sons series Of mathematics is placed In the hands u
tue pupils AT the TeUpenlng Of Onr schools,
| theTra'teG as prncti, able
Respectfully submitted. d. F. LLOYD
REPAIRS TO THE MINOR BUILDING.
Mr.. Curtis read u communication from the
trustees of the Minor School building in refer.
| cnCc to the damages done to the Minor build,
lug by the late storm, aud asking
that provision be made ~ soon a,
possible for repairs in accordance
with the contract made by the District Com,
| miSsi0nErS. Mr.. Curtis suggested that II,
| communication he referred to the CumnIittcc
| on buildings, with authority to act.
| Mr. Brooks thought the needed repair
were not of nature that would come under
| the contract. The communication wa llnally
referred 10 tho committee Oh buildings, with
instructions to report to the board.
TIE ARITHMETIC QVEsrID%.
The minority report of the comHiituo ul
| textbooks was thCu taken W and the rvsUu
tion of Mr.. Lloyd discussnl. H." Lloyd spok,
ut leugtn ia favor OF ltObin.On'S series quot
! ing the action of the late board In prOpUsinl
the change, after mature dclberatiOn, to sus
tain his position.
Mr. LOveioy replied briefly IN favor of Da
yics'.
Mr.. Farley stated that he was not in favor
Of Davies system, but did not think a chang
at this time would DO polite nor expedient
] lie thought Davies book was most exeellen
National Republican., 1878-08-14
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

six per cent interest paid on deposits. special
7 Itas on time deposits J. II. Sy' !ER X Co.
Bankers lilG i'cnnSyiyAna avenue.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
New N,iy,rtis,,n,nt-,

New Adsrrtisementr.
baseball Eagle ". National.
Louisiana stale Lottery Company.
Meeting National workingncn.s Assembly to-
night.
Sale OF part oflo, No -, in square No. lSL Il. II
Warner. nuCti1ucCr.
National Republican., 1878-08-14

WELLS MACHIsE-sPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAs
ERs are still the best known. Their curative poy
ers far surpaSs all others.
National Republican., 1878-08-14

HARD times demand economy; pracrice II by
renoysting your sOied gloves with JoUvEss lso
pERor. KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price IS cents pei
bottle.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
Thermonctric Readings.

OFFICE CHILr SiGSAL.OFFIrEU, =. {. A..
Aug. L. LES.
National Republican., 1878-08-14
A TURKISH BATH.

u FOR THE NEW 7F-R1T-TTH TTNTTTTTT0N
% McrOs, ops and FlOrO cope" Equal IN power
10 any SIj glass aud inst ~ useful Sent by mai on
receipt ofs. or by express e. @. d. hg discount to
agents Scmd At once fr sample aud secure territory
tree. SUuUnbIe to make 90 per day,
&C. PROCTOR h co.,
aul3Cn 67y Broadway, New York,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

Well authenticated stories come from South
Carolina which leave no reasonable doubt
that in the political campaign now in prog
ress there the right of free speech is pract-
cally denied, and that violence and intimida-
ton are being used to carry the State ''solid'
for Hampton and the Democratic ticket
favorte feature of the CarOlinan method of
intimidation is the appearance at meetings
organized by the Republicans of the red
shirted chvalry in force, armed, and often
times ON horseback, with demand for a ''di-
vision of time" that is, that those assembled
listen to as many Democratic as Republican
speakers. In one case, at least, II cannon
loaded with ten-penny nails has been brought
on the scene to make sure that such n demand
was complied with, The worst feature of it
all is that Gov Hampton weakly aoquitsccs
rather than run the risk of losing votes and
home popularity by promptly putting stop
to such proceedings, and the Charleston News,
the leading South Carolina paper, attempts to
excuse theacts of the "chiyalry" ON the ground
that they are necessary to prevent the spr, al
of false doctrines among the negroes aud low
er classes. The Boston Transcript well says
that "this is losing game for South Carolina,
and the time will come when she will see her
mistake. United States bayonets can't mend
matters, but general public condemnation
of her course, careful stunning of her soil
by capital and labor, and, more than all, the
odium which will surely be cast upon the
great political party which profits by such
practices may, in time, bring her to her
| senses"
What action the administration is taking in
the matter is indicated in the following para
graph from the Springfield Republican. The
conclusions reached by the Republican viii
commend themselves to every fair-minded
| reader:
Attorney General Devens is urging United
States attorneys TO their utmost exertion to
enforce the laws securing the inyiolability of
civil rights at the South and to secure fair
election. 1t is clearly the duty of the admin
istration to use every available means at its
command to prevent intimidation and inter
ference with political meetings, as much at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

Secretary Evarts delivered his promised
speech on the political issues of the day at
Cooper Institute, New York, last Thursday
evening. His audience was notably fine
one, being composed largely of the substan-
tial and cultivated men of the city, who fol-
lowed him closely TO the end of his address,
although it was nearly two hours long. The
speech included a sketch of the growthsRnd
work of the republican party, since, twenty
two years ago, Mr.. Evarts spoke at the first
republican meeting held in the city of New
York; an account of the last presidential con-
test and its final and authoritative settlement,
and discussion of the integrity of equal suf-
frnge as guaranteed by the constitution as
one Of the results of the war and of the reform
of the civil service and the preservation of the
countrys financial faith The larger part of
the speech was devoted to the discussion of
the financial question, andM Evarts brought
out with great force the difference between
the greenbacks which We now have and those
which the unlimited currency advocates and
the fiat money people are so loudly clamorng
for. Mr. Evartss standard for the work of
the New York republicans in the present cam
paign is to gain five congressman, elect re-
publican Legislature and give their candidate
TO r judge of the court of appeals from 30, 600
TO 10000 majority. If they do that he counts
the question of the next presidency settled in
favor of IAN honest man, a lover of his coun-
try and republican" In the present condi-
ton of affairs the New York republicans GER
tainly have every inducemont to bestir them
selves and come nearly as possible up to
the mark which Mr.. Evarts has set for them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01
The Recent Marrow -Liaugc Convention
From the Springfield Republican. Oct 2o1


The narrow-gauge railway convention at
Cincinnati last week called forth many inter-
ostiug statistics concerning the growth and
economies OF this recent innovation in rail-
roadug Ten years since the narrow gauge
idea was hardly more than theory now
there are 30S2 miles Of this road in the United
States, while nearly 5000 more miles are UNI
dor contract. Colorado with its Denver and
Rio Gmude 800 miles in length. has the most
mileage Of the narrow style Of railway Ohio
comes second and Pennsylvania third. The
standard gauge railways have some 10, OOO
miles of track. Not only do the advocates Of
the narrow gauge maintain its greater econo-
my for short lines and merely local traffic, but
for the heavy frcightage of main through
lines rs well. This view Of the question was
urged by Col. Hurburt, president of the con
veution, with wealth Of minute illustrative
detail and magnificent figuring of the ag-
gregato that might have been saved to the
country had the narrow gauge plan been fol-
lowed from tile start. For instance, our mil
roads, exclusive Of the narrow gauge. have
cost up to 1875, 81 200, COG, 600: at least one
half OF this vast outlay is in the form Of "A
bonded debt calling for interest of about
: l2G, coo, 900 annually. The same length of
narrow gauge road might have been built,
debt-frcc, from this investment and a surplus
bl 's-,f'V,uuu,VpV SUN remain, or more th0n
enough to lquidatr the national debt The
apostles Of the narrow-gauge, in epitomiling
its advantage over the ordinary road, dwell
chiefly ON the greatly increased percentage of
paying freight 90 dead weight possible by the
narrow road. In short, owing to this and 9TH
or economical advantages the marrow road, it
is claimed can work - per cent cheaper than
the roads Of standard width. The science of
tie marrow. gauge is not yet clearly under
stood and practiced, according to Col Hurl-
burt, and he points out with disapproval the
tendency tu widen and increase the capacity
of cars When this is done beyond certain
point the maximum of wear and tear and the
prottless carriage Of dead weight are attain
ed. or the very evils attached TO the breadth
and heavy cars of the standard gauge The
narrow system of railway has certainly dem
oEStratcd its usefulness its cost of construc-
ton and equipment is immensely less than its
rival it has goat-like capacity for climbing
that makes it especially valuable in mountain
Gus regions, and it serves admirably as a feed
or to the bigger trunk lines; but the PROPOSE
ton that the 10000 miles Of new road which
it is believed the coming generation will re-
quirt in this country should be entirely on
the narrowg gauge plan will doubtless meet
with much sceptical questioning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

the South as elsewhere in the Union, and
wherever occasion may arise. Mr.. Hayess
policy was never intended TO weaken one iota
OF the federal guarantees his warmest sup
porters will fully sympathize with Judge
Devens's language when he says: j want no
traiiicing or guarantees, but judicial invest-
cation of an outrage alleged to have been
committed upon unoiIending people in the OK
ercise of their rights rs citizens Of the United
States When Mr.. Hayes came into office, he
found in two southern states double govern
ments one resting on the bayonct', and one
on popular support. lie Withdrew the hayo-
net support and restored local sclfgovcrp-
ment. The policy of Cancellation was nm adj
mtted necessity of the hour. But if the
southern people supposed that it removed the
safeguards Of the colored vote, they were
mistaken. The United States law cannot be
instantly and dccisiyely enforced, like mill
tary edict but we believe that it will make it.
self felt gradually and conclusively in the dis
tricts where bulldozing is practiced until it is
extinguished. It is the steady pressure of the
federal protection, exerted year after year, ON
which we must rely to secure the colorcd
voter his rights
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

An attempt was made to assassinate the
young Spanish King Alfonso, as he was driv-
ing through the streets of Madrid last Friday,
by young man who deliberately fired pis-
toll at him, but aimed too low so that the ball
passed through the hand of soldier standing
guard on the opposite side of the street The
affair created intense excitement at the Span
ish capital, and expressions of congratulation
at his fortunate escape poured in on the king
from all quarters, The would-be assassin
made no attempt to escape, and was at once
arrested. Gen. Grant was standing at the
window of the hotel dc Paris in Madrid,
watching the royal cayalcRde when the shot
was fred, and saw the flash of the pistol. He
was about leaving for Lisbon, and so could
not in person offer his congratulations to the
king on his escape, but he expressed them to
Senior Silvera, the minister of state, who
called soon after, and accompanied him to
the railway station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

The notorious James Z. Anderson, on
whose testimony the Potter committee relied
to prove the existence of letter from Secre-
tary Sherman to Anderson and Weber prom
Using Federal support in case they did not
recall their protests relative to the election r-
regularities in the Louisiana parishes, of
which they were supervisors, again appears
before the public in his favorite character of
a confessor. In a lengthy statement or inter-
view, published in the indianapolis Herald he
says that the sherman letter" was a forgery,
and that he and Weber were paid for swear
ing to its genuinenoss, and that a large part
of the Testimony" which has been given be-
fore the Potter committee was prepared by
democratic politicians and put into the mouths
of witnesses Anderson, it further appears
has not been paid by the Democrats as per
agreement, and proposes, accordingly, to get
even" with them. His reported "recanta-
ton" will thus have about the same value as
his testimony before the Potter committee,
which also embodied great deal of recanta-
ton of still earlier evidence. There are sew
eral recent revelations, however, to sustain
the probability of this latest confession, 4"
among which is that respecting the plots to
procure by bribery the electoral votes of
South Carolina and Florida for Mr. Tildcn, as
indicated by the cipher kilograms recently
made public. There is fair ground for the
assumption that men who would enter into a
conspiracy to bride officials would not hest
tate long time if convinced that they could
accomplish their purpose by resorting to such
a conspiracy as resulted in Anderson's testi-
mony. 1t becomes more and more evident
every day that the Democratic fraud" cam
paign has about reached its vanishing point.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

Although the display made 10y the United
States at the Paris exhibition is not by any
means what it ought to have been, our exhi-
billions have received very fattering and dis
tinguished recognition in the award of the
prizes. The whole number of exhibitors at
Paris is about 100, 600 of whom only 9j2-
less than II hundredth part-are from the
United States. Yet of this small number $50
have received awards, leaving only $50 who
failed to get anything As there were only
5000 awards in total there are $4,000 exhib-
itors who have not received prizes, The pro-
portion of successful Americans to the num-
Der who exhibited, it will thus be seen is ex-
traordinarily large-much greater, in fact,
than any other nation represented at Paris
can show. OF the grand prizes-lOO in num-
ber-Americans carried of 10; besides sc
diplomas of honor (greater than gold med.
al); 1874 gold medals POO silver medals
220 bronze medals, and 1876 honorable men.
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01
A Good Time for Hc.nmr,ion.

The department. Of agriculture estimates
this seasons cora crop Of the United States
ut !, 900, OU0, 200 bushels; fine wheat crop at
400, 900, 600 bushels tho cotton crop at .,
go, 600 lales. The lit might be indefinitely
extended, all the items indicating the wonder
full superabundance of agricultural produc-
tons which our haryosts have brought us.
The shipment of the surplus of the crops
abroad exceeds anything of the kind ever be-
fore known. The consequence is that gold is
flowing into this country in constantly in
creasing amount. More than 81 600, 600, 900
of the war debt of the United States was for
merly held by foreign capitalists now less
than half of this amount remains unpaid ;
and with our present tide of prosperity, our
national indebtedness abroad viii soon be
wiped out. Everything considered, there
never was % favorable n time for resumption
as the present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-01

ion to withdraw his bid is due to the fact that
his brother. on whom he relied for his iinan-
cial backing finally thought it inexpedient TO
take hold Of the enterprise. We learn that
both Col Morrison and his brolher-both Of
them railroad men Of long experience speak
in terms Of the highest praise Of the manner
in which Chief-Engineer Haven has performed
the survey of the road, and Of the careful and
conscientious manner in which he has in ov-
cry instance studied the interests Of the com
pany
It's hoped and believed that no further oh.
stacle will arise to prevent the immediate
completion and signing Of the contract and
an early beginning upon the construction Of
the road.
NIB At the moment Of going TO press we
lean, that the contract with Harris BROS. ~
Co. has this, Thursday, morning been signed.