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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
THE WoRKINGMEN'S CASE.
An Architect Who Stands Up for Them
What n Years Earnings Amount To.

"The visible manifestations" said
well-known architect yesterday, g. of the building
boom have almost ceased, owing to the late severe
winter and the strikes. In this connection it is
habtual for certain class of heavy artillery of
respectability newspapers to disparage the work
men for their efforts to obtain better wages. That
they entirely without blame in the matter, and
even praisewOrthy, no person having knowledge
of the facts will gainsay. The building season
opens the 18th of April and closes November l,
leaving six and onc-half months in which these
men earn their yearly subsistence. Deducting Sun
days. leaves 10 working days, of which probably
one week is lost on account of rain or other
causes, leaving 142 days wages as yearly average
At Sl.75, the average wages for the past six years.
this amounts to S24S.50 per year. The new prices
only give 1855. Let any one who gibes and jeers at
laboring men for demanding living wages try it
a while. Certainly they are lonesome in their un-
American idea of a starving populace and gov
erning few; and the men who are building up our
cit-win forego some needless luxury in order to
improve the condition of their less fortunate but
not less deserving brethren The better the return
for labor the more prosperous the country; and
better plenty and its attendant happiness at our
own hearthstones than heavy balance in our
fay i'm forciCn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
BOTETOURT COUNTY.
Meeting Of Virginia Experimentation
Endorsed.

| At large meeting of the Republican
party of Botetourt County Virginia, held at the
| courthouse on Monday, May 9. John Rinehart
was called to the chair and James Thompson was
| appointed secretary. On motion the chairman ap-
pointed committee of fve-tO wit: Green James,
| Hon. r. L. Mays, Zachariah Hunt, H. McFaddan,
! and C, F. Anderson-to draft suitable resolutions
expressive of the sense of the Republicans of this
county. After short absence the committee re-
turned and submitted the following resolutions,
which were advocated by Judge May and Green
| James, esq, and unanimously adopted:
Resolued, first-That the Republicans of Botetourt
County now, they have always been in the past
firm believers in and steadfasty attached to the prin-
cples of the great National Republican party of the
United States.
ReSOIred, second-That we have full confidence in
the ability and patriotism of the leaders of the Re
publican party of the State, and, having such conf
dence respectfully request that that they take
steps calculated to bring about straight Republican
nomination for Governor in this State.
ReSolred, thir-That, the settlement of the State
debt, free ballot and honest count free educa-
ton, and unrestricted suffrage will be the principal
issues in the election this fall therefore de-
clare that the Hon. John F. Lewis, of Rockingham is
the first choice Republicans of Botetourt for the
Office of Governor.
ResoIrcd fourth-That the Republicans of Botetourt
are firmly opposed to what is termed straight-out
Republican ticket in the approaching election in Vir-
ginia.
ReSOIred, itE-That in the opinion of this meeting
the time has arrived when the Republican party of
the State should determine definitely what course it
will pursue in the coming fall election.
Resolved, siXth-That the secretary of this meeting
furnish copies of the proceedings of this meeting to
the editors of the Fincaste Herald, Richmond Vhig
NATIONAL REPU BLIcAS and Tduey TTrginidn, re
questing they publish the same, and that copy be
forwarded TO the chairman-of the Republican State
Central Committee.
The BotetOurt County Readjusters held a large
meeting at Fincastle ON the same day as the above
and adopted resolutions heartily indorsing General
Mahones course i'll the United States Senate and
expressing preference for Auditor Massey for Gov
ern0r. Among their resolutions were the follow
ing:
Resolccd. That Willie many of us in the national
election of 1889 voted the May ticket for Hancock in
our State election, discard and spurn all sympathy
with the Funder party
ReSOtCcd, That i'll General William Malone Virginia
has representative man of whom she may justly feel
proud and that we, the Readusters of Virginia. who
elected him and TO whom he is responsible, tender
him grateful thanks for the bold, manly and in
dependent course he has pursued in the United States
Senate .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14

Signor Campanini, the tenor, is at the
Arlington.
Mr. ]. F. Zimmerman, of Philadelphia,
is stopping at the Imperial.
Elijah Parker and Jennie Washington
braved the superstition against Friday yesterday,
and took out marriage license.
James H. Pierce, through his attorney,
s. c. Mills, yesterday entered suit against Eliza
beth s. Pierce, whom he charges with deserving
him.
John A Prescott and Ferdinand A.
Rocker have been appointed notaries, and Daniel
B. Whittier and Joseph Botino United States Com
missonerS for the State of New York in the District
The Belt Line Railroad commenced
yesterday to lay a track on Fourteenth street south
OF Pennsylvania avenue so that the employees of
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing can hope
for speedy relief
A meeting will be called in few days
for the purpose of organizing a Poe memorial as
socation and to consider the most expedient
methods of procuring funds toward the erection
of u monument to the poets memory.
Last evening about ten o'clock one of
the flags used in decorating the stage at the Ma
sonic Temple, where the Masonic Fair is being
held took fire from the gas-jet, but was eXtingu-
ished without airy damage other than the destruc-
ton of the flag.
The funeral of Henry c. Stevens, which
took place yesterday from Odd-Fellows Hall, was
largely attended. The interment was made at
GienwoOd, and the Grand Encampment of Odd Fell
lows, the Uniformed Battalion, Columbia Lodge
o. NJ, and Usage Tribe l. o. r. NJ, were repre-
scented in the procession.
The large amount of sickness in the
city present is sensibly felt in the Departments
very many of the employees being absent from
their desks on account of being sick themselves
of sickness in their families, and all hoping
that the order to close the Departments at three
O'Clock may be speedily issued
=: From Ellis & Co. the complete score of
La Mascotte," the new opera by Audran, has been
received. This opera was produced in New York
last week, and made an immediate success. An
examination of the score shows many pleasant
melodies, and the concerted music to be well and
attractvely worked up. 1t an opera that will find
fulyas much favor Olivette," and its presenta-
ton in this city will be anxiously looked for
Chief-Clerk A. L. Childs, of the Gov
eminent Printing Office, has been cast for the role
of I" the lone fisherman" of one of our leading
boat clubs. Yesterday afternoon he made his first
appearance at Potomac Landing, and, after three
and a-half hours steady angling, secured mons
ter specimen of black bass, measuring s. inches
from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail 1t
was sent TO the Smithsonian, where plaster cast
of it will be made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
ATragedx in Missouri.

CHARLESTON, Mo-, May 13.-Four men,
Frank Brown. Jesse Meyers, James Hamilton, and
Pat Rhodes visited the house of William Knox,
five miles south of New Madrid last Monday night
with the intention of killing him and his half
sister, account of an old grudge. A man
named Coleman was carrying child and walking
the floor in the house. and, nistaking Coleman for
Knox, the party fired on him and wounded both
him and the child. A warrant was issued Tues
day for the arrest of the assassins, and Sheriff
Walters, with posse, started in pursuit and over
took them at Bayne's store, five miles south of
Sikeston. The men fled TO the woods and secreted
themselves behind a fallen tree When the
posse came up they received vo1ley from
the concealed party, and Robert La Fargo was
killed. The sheriffs party returned the fire, but
receiving second volley, they retired. The des
peradoes then robbed the dead body of La Fargo
of his watch, money, and shirt-studs, and fed
In the evening Pat Rhodes, one of the gang, who
had been wounded by the sheriff7s posse, came in
and gave himself up. This morning a party of
vigilants took him out and hanged him, and hun
dreds of men are securing the country in every
direction tor the remainder of the party. If caught
they will be served as Rhodes was served.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
District Brevities.
Prominent Arrivals.

Riggs.-C. Kahlo, Indiana; ]. w. COulston, s. W.
Pettitt, Philadelphia; H Blennerhasseth, c. H Rose,
G. II. Houghton, New York: c. Barrett, Massachu-
sets: c. II. Mccormick, jr, Chicago; Chester Hal
combe, Pekin, China; H. Nouvel, T. T. Bernie, Bos-
ton; B. Williamson, New Jersey; G. A. Shepard,
Bethlehem, Conn; w. II. Sherman, St Joseph, Mo.
Ebbift.-W. P. Lane, Brooklyn, N Y; Commo-
dore ]. c. Febiger, U. s. N; G. H. Fitz Wilson, w. c.
Wyckof, New York; Captain L. L. Tanner, U. S. N;
]. F. Winch, G. w. Simpson, Boston, Mass; John c.
Compton, Cleveland, Ohio; George Whickley, Black
burn Eng; Rev. w. W. Perrin, Southampton, Eng;
]. w. Phillips.
81. yamcs.-T. NJ. Salem, Chattanooga, Tenn; E.
]. Nelson, Little Falls, n. Y; w. H. Bgelow. Au-
gusta Me- James Gull, jr., n Y; o. Stark, Cincin-
nat Ohio; o. L. Morse, Cincinnati Ohio; F. NJ Cox,
Maryland Gorham Blake, Boston; Ezra May, John.
t. RoOdy. st. Paul, MINI.
MetrOpolitan.-Mark Nixon, George W. Lynch,
New York; John W. Paine, jr., Illinois; DR.. 5. A.
Hinton, Indiana; c. BarmOre New York; +. NJ
Darby, HagerstOwn, Nd; r. Spotswood, Virginia; c.
NJ. Watson, Philadelphia; Clarence Knowles, At
lanta, Ga.
ArlingtOn.-Henry Taylor, Glasgow, Scotland;
V. D. Groncr, Virginia; r. T. Wood, Pan Yam. n. Y.
S. B. Elmer, A. n. Locke, New York.
ImperiaI.-J. H. Wilson, Maine; w. Stoll II.
Thlingy, ]. Wisenbourn, Philadelphia.
WOrEnley's.-N. w. Houston, London; W. c.
Patterson, Philadelphia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
The PensEon-Omce Site.

Mahlon Ashford, esq, examiner of
titles, has reported favorabIy on the title of the
property Of Seventeenth street and New York ave-
nue., which General Meigs has selected for the site
for the Lew Pension Office The friends of Secre-
tary Kirkwaod are hopeful that he Will not accede
70 the selection of this location as aside from its
distance from the interior Department. it is re-
garded as in effect the first step toward transfer
ring the Pension Office to the War Department.
and the placing of an army officer at
its head. 1t is noticeable fact that
those who are opposed to the present Commits
sioner are strongly urging the site, they are
Of the opinion that change in location Will be
followed by change in the head CT this import
ant bureau. The property in question is owned
by the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, and
comprises about sixty-ive thousand square feet
The price at which it is offered is 81 per square
foot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
VIRGINIA AFFAIRS.

Potato bugs have made their appear
ance in Elizabeth City County.
The publication of Democratic paper
at Salem will be commenced June l.
Such heavy apple bloom as the present
has never before been seen in Clarke County.
The owners of the Natural Bridge
property are arranging for extensive improve
ments there.
A company is being organized in Rich
mond for the purpose of introducing the electric
light in that city.
Postmasters have been appointed as
follows: George W. Young, jr., Clarksville; John
n. Sebrell, Jerusalem; Theodore F. Kyle, Seville
Richmond is again threatened with a
water famine which is said to be Occasioned by the
old worn out machinery at the pump house need
ing repairs.
Ledyard G. Payne, a pensioner of the
war of 1872, died on Wednesday, in Stafford
County, aged one hundred and one years and
eleven months.
On Monday last, Baily, the nine-year
old son of Judge j. B. Jet, of Stafford, had his leg
broken in two places when climbing into wagon
in motion, having caught it in the wheel.
Mr.. A. E. Bancroft, who about five
years ago purchaseda fine estate in Clarke County,
where he resided up to last year, died at Bourne
mouth, England, on Friday, the Odd OF April.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
The Police and the Dumping Places.

The Commissioners have requested
Mayor Brock to instruct the officers of his force
especially the mounted men, tc visit the localities
named and make careful inspection, to see that 10
substance injurious TO the public health is allowed
to be placed at the dumping places, and to give
the fullest notice Of these localities and require the
delivering at them of all material for the deposit
Of which they are provided. The letter from the
Commissioners Office says: The order does not
apply to parties who are removing earth required
for filling lots or streets General cleanliness of
the city IS imperatively demanded at this season
Of the year, and the utmost vigilance on the part
Of the police. looking 10 a thorough and reliable
inspection of al localities that may cndanger the
public health or in any manner interfere with the
general comfort of the citizens, is enjoined' The
major of police last evening issued general order
TO the force il compliance with the request of the
Commissioners
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
The District nominations.

The news of the nomination Of Captain
Henry as Marshal of the District was received with
joy at the house yesterday, the idea that the
legal machinery is to be set in motion again being
very agreeable to the officials. Business with
them means fees, and fees are quite necessary TO
keep officials in good humor. 1t is expected that
as soon as the nomination is confirmed Captain
Henry will qualify, and will at once have his
hands full of business. The nominations of
Mr.. Douglass Recorder of Deeds, and Captain
Henry as Marshal, which have been long ex-
pectcd, of course caused no surprise, Captain
Henry is now out of the city, but will probably be
on hand at an early day. Mr.. Douglass, it is
understood, is ready to take his new Office at q
moments notice. There is some speculation as to
whether there will be any changes among the sub
ordinateS in the two Offices
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
Curious Phenomenon.

"Say" writes to THE REPUBLICAN,: 81
wish TO call attention to curious physical effect
produced by the opening of the sewer across Thir-
teenth street on New York avenue. Ever since the
work began every driver on the H street line be-
comes deaf as post as soon as he reaches Thir-
tenth, and don't recover till he reaches Four
tccnth or Twelfth street. People have been known
to yell their very best in that locality without pro-
ducing the least effect on q driver. This strange
effect is attributed to the quality of the clay taken
out of the sewer, and, on the principle of taking
hair of the dog to cure the bite, it is believed
that the bouncing of clod of the clay off of the
head ofan afflicted driver will cure him forthwith
Who will be the doctor?'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
The Masonic Fair.

The voting at the fair of Anacostia
Lodge at Masonic Temple last night stood as fol-
lows: Past Masters jewel-W. H. Collins, IL Hud-
son Petit, III; c. J. Watson, c. Lady's gold
watch-MisS J. E. Waller, 81 Miss George Jarboe
g. Mrs. NJ. Kaufman, 153; Mrs. j. W. Little, 8
Necklace-Miss Matte Blout, AZ; Miss Ada Cross,
26I@; Miss Bessie Perry, s; NJ. A Ffollett, So
Silver watch. F. A. Black, 1917; C. W. Reese, S;
John Slick, 81. Cane-J. II. Mills, 29l&; C. B.
Smith, S; James Tindall, 6. Masonic ring-Otto
De Moll, CT; ]. W. TOlson, 16; Joseph Torrens Z;
p. p. Little, 10. Butchers tools-H. Kuhn, 2215
B. W. Gheen, 49, NJ. Homiller, .; J. H. Hartin 10
Gavels-B. B. French Lodge, 2; Pentalpha Lodge
%. Butter scales-J. c. Pearson, 81; G. N. Oyster
Z; T. D. Daily, 21@; E. J. Sacks, 3.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS,

The strike of the brickmakers in Alex
andria County still continues
Captain ?. B. Hooe shipped six thou
sand bushels of grain 10 New York yesterday OH
The steamer John Gibson.
George r. Adams, esq, has been ap-
pointed superintendent OF the county schools, Mr..
Carne retaining the city superin:endency.
The taxable real estate in Alexandria.
according TO the returns of the commissioner of
the revenue, amounts to s. .22 254Il: personal
property, ST46, 76349%; bank stock Sl62 0G7 50: I'M
crease over the last assessment is S37OS5 l6IL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
FAC Nav Department Changes.

The changes in the heads Of the Navy
Department formed the topic of conversation in
naval circles yesterday, and there was good deal
of speculation INDUCED in as to the policy of the
Secretary of the Navy in regard to future changes.
Captain Law whose resignation as chief of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks was announced ex-
clusively in THE REPUBLICAN yesterday, has been
placed on waiting orders. 1t is stated that Rear
Admiral Edward T. Nichols, now in charge of the
third light house district, New York, will be ap-
pointed to fill the vcancy. The announcement of
the resignation of Chief Engineer Shock appears
to be q little premature, that gentleman states
that has no intention of resigning. 1t is thought
that the policy of the Secretary in regard to future
rank for these now holding bureau places.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
A Manufacturing Enterprise.

No better unoccupied field for manufac-
turing establishments is to be found in the United
States than this city. Cheap labor. cheap trans
portation, plenty of capitalize three requisites
are here combined. Extensive iron-works will
probably be established here at once to be run by
process which, it is believed, will revolution
ize the entire iron trade of this country The com
pany in question is an extremely strong one. 1t is
the company which has been prospecting among
our Alexandria neighbors. 1t is reliably stated
that strong inducements have been held out by
our Virginia friends to the location of this
important enterprise in their midst, but so far
Washington has offered better inducements.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
Perniffs to Build.

Permits were issued yesterday to Joseph
Anthony, trustee, to build row of ten twO-stOry
brick dwellings in Marion Alley, between P and Q
and Sixth and Seventh streets, 500 tOSeymour
W. Tullock, to erect three two-stOry brick houses
ON Sixth, between and streets southeast, for
Sc, 900; to Haase & Okershann, to build two three
story brick stores and dwelling houses on the cor
ner of Tenth and streets, for $1,000; C. A. Dide-
len, architect and John Bella, builder.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
ConsraiuInting Stanley matthew's

The serenade which it was proposed to
tender to Hon. Stanley Matthews did not come off
last night as announced in an afternoon paper, ii
having been intimated by the friends of Mr.
Matthews that he preferred that there should be
no formal demonstration on account of his eleva-
ton to the Supreme Bench. During the day. how
ever, there was steady stream of callers at the
Riggs House to tender their congratulations to the
new Associate Justice. \ later hour Mr. Matthews
received Governor Foster and number of promi-
nent Ohioans, who expressed their qualification at
his confirmation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
CITY ITEMS.

How convenient during the sultry summer
weather to dispense with coal or wood and have
the entire family cooking done on the "RetOrt "
Gas Stove. As it is free from smell smoke steak
may easily be broiled on it, while in the new oven
pan of biscuit may be thoroughly baked i'll four
teen minutes. The Retort" is guaranteed to do
the same work as other gas stoves with Onethird
less gas Sold by Z. F. Brooks 531 Fifteenth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14

The elegant steamer W. W. CorcOran, Captain L.
L. Blake, will make a trip down the Potomac &C
miles, on tomorrow, the 10th instant boat leaving
her wharf foot of Seventh street at half past two
o'clock p. m. and returning about seven p. M. All
who can should accept this opportunity to enjoy
the delightful river and country air. Boat will
stop at Marshall Hall going and returning. Re-
freShments at the hall and aboard the boat. Round
trim fifty cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
OYcrcOEme by the Heat.

Agnes Taylor, a colored woman, was
Frustrated by the heat at the corner of Four and
a-haif street and Pennsylvania avenue yesterday
morning. She was sent to her home, on street,
between Second and third streets southwest About
half-rast ten o'clock an old man named Wilborn
Burns was overcome by heat, near the P-street
Circle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
Secretary WINDOWS Purchase.

Secretary of the Treasury Window has
purchased beautiful lot on the northwest corner
of Sixteenth street and Massachusetts, avenue, on
which it is his intention to erect handsome resi-
dcnce. The Secretary sold his pleasant home on
Vermont avenue to Senator Plat, of New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
The followine-named officers will bt

The IOIIOWIIS-IId III0u OIICoIs VIII % to
lieved from duty at the United States Military
Academy West Point, \. Y, August 2S, 1881: Major
Alexander Piper, Fourth Artillery; Captain c. w.
Raymond, Corps of Engineers; First Lieutenant
j. e. D. Knight, Corps of Engineers; First Lieuten-
ant G. s. Anderson Sixth Cavalry; First Leuten-
ant James Rockwell, jr.. Ordnance Department;
First Lieutenant H. S. Taber, Corps of Engineers
First Lieutenant ID. G.. Kingnan, Corps of Engl-
neers First Lieutenant b. Ii. Randolph, Third
Artillery First Lieutenant o. b. Mitcham, Ord
nance Department; Second Lieutenant II. A.
Springett Fourth Artillery. The officers of the
Engineer Corps and Ordnance Department will
report by letter to the chiefs of their respective
corps. The rcgmental officers will join their re-
spective regiments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14


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For CnS and Ferer and oil Diseases caused By nla1a-
rial poisoning Of the blood. 4 warranted cure. Price
81. For sale By all druggists. This
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14

1907 Pennsylvania ave. L. w, has just received a
fine assortment Of Imported and Domestic Cigars
The old Jewel" headquarters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
s~ A SPECIAL MEETING

THE LAKE VALLEY MINING COMPANY
viii be held al 2 O'Clock p. IN. WEDNESDAY, May Is,
ISL at the Office of the COMPANY, 4I2 Fifth street
Washington, ID. C., 10 consider and determine the
question of the sales of the Mines of the Company
ny9-td GEORGE Il. CHITTENDIIN, Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
The Sllcdd Baths

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 ST., near Ju-
dietary So. Best shampooer this side of New York.