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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
The Patent Fcnd.

70 the ETttOf OF The NH'lpBn! ReOHbic,t4:
Your objections to the application Of he patent
! fund as contemplated i'll The educationaibl which
has Just passed the Senate arc sound ana well
stated That fund is too small to have any sen
sbe results if applied the bill contcmrla;es. It
would be FILTERED away 10 no purpose
\ bill now lies upon the Senate table which pro-
poses appropriate object for this fund. Ii is i'll
charge OF Senator Blair, Of New Hampshire and
provides for the establishment OF hstonal poly
tcchnic school upon the highest model known in
Europe. The plan has been worked out in detail
by Judge Dyrenfurth, Of the Patent Office, u gen
ueman of the widest experience in practical edit
cation and every way competent for The task. lie
has consulted with the practical men of the cOun-
try and drawn plan 10 meet the wants of thou
sands of American youth who find no institutions
within their reach in this country and who have
not the means TO study in Europe. Our age, re-
markable for industrial Development, still contin-
to devote It's great energies 10 literary educa
ton. Even military education is ahead of techno-
logical, having richly endowed institutions 10 sup
ply officers to the army and navy. But il has no
school to prepare its youth To command the army
of industry. No adequate provision is made TO
qualify and equip its inventors. its engineers its
Industrial fighters, who are 10 conquer nature in
the interest Of man upon this continent.
The patent fund, now over million of dollars
in amount, is ample fOT such school, il estab-
lished at Washington. Here are the libraries and
collections for illustrating every branch OF science
and art, which would cost millions 10 collect and
preserve 1t is all free for students and professors
Ten thousand students could be accommodated
annually here rs at the university of Berlin, by
simply greetings few lecture rooms and employing
a competent corps of professors TO teach every
branch OF science and art II should be ALSO
lutely free to the youth of both sexes. Nothing is
more needed in our country than just such an ed
uc0tiOn as this school would give. There is no
better place than Washington with its cheap
living, healthy climate and unequaled social and
educational privileges Itwould carry the benefits
of the fund direct TO the class from which it came.
II would extend TO every part of the country. to
ever citizen an opportunity now impossible to
enjoy on this side of the water, and enable us to
equal Europe in practical education. 1 am sure
the measure only needs thorough discussion TO
secure general approval. I'd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
VIRGINIA NEWS

\ street railway for Dlnville is seriously talked
Of The one at Lynchburg is a success.
The Republican State central committee has
been called to meet in Richmond on the Sth Of
February.
\ Richmond real estate agency has received
more than two thousand inquiries for farms in
Virginia during the past sixty days.
The dwelling and outhouSes of Mr.. G. J. Kelley
at Keley's Ford, Culpeper County, were destroyed
by fire on Monday last with all their contents.
The earnings of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road for the month of December were S2lS0 900. be
ing SIS, SIS in excess of the same month III 1879.
Mr.. John Scott, of Danyille. on awakening last
Thursday morning, found his wife lying beside
him dead. 1t is supposed that she expired during
the night from heaTt-diSeaSe.
Two brakemen, TowsOn and 9IcShere, were in,
juFed on the DInville Railroad last ThurSday-one
by falling off the top Of car and the other by be-
ing caught i'll between two cars.
The north-bOund passenger train over the Viz
ginia Midland Railroad was delayed several hours
yesterday morning by Il landslide Oil the Char
lOtteSyille and Rapidan Railroad.
Much excitement has been caused in Frederick
burg by the operation of burglars fOrsevera nights
past. which have bafled every effort at detection
Six dwellings have been entered, but no yaluableS
taken.
II. II. Houston, of Philadelphia has endowed 4
fellowship yielding 500 year III the Washington
and Lee University, at Lexington. Sir. Houston
had previously given 81 900 to the centennial en-
doWmcnt fund of that institution
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Another View Off.

! T0thc Editor Of The National Republican:
| am glad to see from your article III to-day IS
paper that you are inclined 10 take up the cudgel
in behalf of inventors in the matter of the miSap-
preparation Ofthe surplus Patent Office fund. You
! do not. however, go far enough.
AT the present time although the Patent Office is
the only selfsllstaining and surplus-acquring
! bureau. the accommodation afforded to inventors
and to the attorneys representing them Is very in
adequate for the proper conduct Of their business
| FINALLY being crowded into the least desirable
| and most out-oEthc-Way portions OF the build
ventors The Land Office. the Indian Of
! fee, and the auditor of railroad accounts.
and the Secretary of the Interiors Offices being
accorded the best accommodations and not being
! stinted for room as the PatentOfice Bureau is
! Work is greatly impeded thereby. Examiners
| often have not room or force enough to transact
I their proper business within a reasonable time.
The cIeriacal force is not large enough to till in
ventOrs orders for copies of documents &c, ex-
cept by long waiting.
| The accommodations for inventors or their all
thOrized attorneys in examining their applications
and the references cited are entirely Inadequate
Instead of Increasing such accommodations "a has
been requested for some time past they have been
diminished by the incorporation with the Httor-
ney'S room of the record room. TO which Joint
room inventors attorneys, examiners: and
the public generally have free admittance
and i'll which the examination of The
rejected applications ami the records Of
patents must be conducted. The secrecy due 10
pending applications is thus materially interfCrcd
with. and Inventors rights are undoubtedly prcjl
diced by the publicity given their eases.
Fully twice much room as now accorded is Gb-
solutely necessary for the proper examination by
inventors or thcTreprcsentaiyes of their rejected
cases. and the references cited there against by the
examiners.
The powers that be appear to forget that il Is
the inventors money that supports the Patent
Office ana its employees, and that instead of pIac
ing obstacles in the way ofthe conduct of business
before il. every proper advantage and IcCOmmOdG-
ton should be accOrdcdto them and 10 their repre-
scntatiyes practising before the Office. Very re-
spectfuily CHARLES J. GOOCH
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Edward HILL colOTed porter, fell on the corner
of Cameron and Washington streets yesterday
morning and was quite badly injured.
River men say that the ice is now rotten and
navigation between this city would be attended
with very little difficulty. All that is needed is for
one of the steanerstO make start
MesSrs. Johnson, George Bailey, and Henry
Scrcggs, living at Indian Head, lower Potomac
and well known in this city, have died within the
past two or three weeks from pneumonia.
Hon. John s Barbour has had his answer served
upon Major Bayley, who contests his seat i'll the
next House OF Representatives. Mr.. Barbour de
MES all the charges made by his contestant
\ little boy named Richardson. q pupil Of St
Mary's parOchial school, conducted by the Sisters
of the Holy Cross fell in the yard of the school last
Thursday evening and cut his head 50 badly that
surgical assistance WAS necessary.
The subject in relation 10 the disposition of the
fish question 50 to make the traffic i'll fish salts
factory 10 the dealers has been referred to Il com,
mittee of six to report al future meeting Of the
sinking fund commission and committee Oh pub
lie property.
Mr.. +. J.. NanAuken. who has been in COrreSpOn-
denCe for some time past with prominent cotton
manufacturer in regard to the TeOpenins of the
Mount Vernon Cotton Factory, in this city, has
received letter from Mr.. Robert Garrett, of Balti
more stating that the rent charged for the factory
would be ST 40
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
TYLER & CHEWING,
THE INAUGURAL ExCHEoUER.
The Finance Committee Feeling lis wa
San Eraucfscn-s Big SubscrIpfion.


The finance committee on inaugural ceTemo-
MES held Il meeting last evening at the rooms adj
Joining the National Metropolitan Bank. Hon.
Levi p Morton occupicd the chair and Mr.. Hallett
Kilboun acted as secretary. The chairman of the
executive committee and chairman of the other
committees were also present %: invitation.
Some OF the gentlemen who had been selected to
solicit subscriptions for The inaugural fund made
reports, most OF (which we're gratifying to the com
mittee. In other cases gentlemen had not conf
pleted their canvass and were unable TO inform
the committee oftle amount OF money they might
be able to obtain.
Partial reports were received from the different
departments, but in no instance had Inc collectors
finished their duties.
A general discussion was then INDUCED in as 10
The prospects Of raising the nccc gary requisite
to carry Out the programme prepared, and it was
generally conceded that the amount requisite for
this purpose could he secured. Il activity was
Shown by those d"pUtisCd to raise the money. The
necessity for having the fund early possible
was pointed ont. and an effort made 10 Impress
upon the collectors The necessity for prompt and
speedy action. Many of the committees We're
ready 20 proceed and carry Uut their work but had
been hailed, until il was essential whether or not
the full sum desired COri,l be obtained.
On motion ofGeEcral Brady il was decided that
meeting OF the committee should be held next
Tuesday night at hali-past seven o'clock at which
time all OF the collectors were requested 10 have
their reports prepared! and ready 10 submit 70 the
finance committee.
respective committees requested TO call their
committees together At aS carly day as possible,
lay the matter of subscription before them and as
certain how much money would he obtained from
them, reporting the fact a 10 the finance COM
mittee.
The committee then adjourned
THE ILLINOIS REPJ BLICANS
The Illinois Republican association met last
evening "a 80 Eleventh street 4. J. Whitaker,
president. in the chair, and J. f. Atkinson sccre-
taIy pro TEN. II was voted that the committee on
halls be instructed 10 procure suitable hall, or
room, Tor the purpose OF entertaining Tlinoisaus
during the Sd, Ith, and 9TH days OF March next,
and that the president OF the association appoint
committee. consisting of three members from each
congressional district, whose duty il shall be to
look after strangers from Illinois, showing them
theplaces of public interest, etc.
INAUGURATION NOTES.
The citizens Of san Francisco Cal. have sub
scIibed $1,000 10 send TO this CITY to participate
IN the inaugural ceremonies the company that
Olt best in the competitive drill Of the State
militia
The Gray Inyincibles Infantry Corps, First Brig
Gde National Guard OF Pennsylvania, viii be the
guests of the Capital City Guard at the naugura
lion. They will bring eighty men and full brass
band Of forty pieces. Captain \. Oscar Jones will
md ll.. f.orF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
A BRUTAL BROTHER.
The COuaty Mystery Cleared Up and Mrs.
Carriers AssaiIant in Custody.

NAFltf AS38hIAnA In NuStOoy.
Several days ago THE REPUBLICAN, published an
account of the finding of eolored woman in an
unconscious condition on the road near the Insane
Asylum. She was removed to the Washington
Asylum and the police of the eighth precinct have
been hard at work endeayoring to find a clue to
her identity and her asSailant ever since. 1t was
ascertained yesterday that her name is Annie Car
tcE, and that she lived with her husband i'll the
"Wallach building" Or old police headquarters. on
Louisiana avenue She has a brother named
Charles Shaw, with whom she left home last Sun
day to visit her mother who lives near CniOntown.
AS she did not return her husband became uneasy
about her and visited her mothers house in search
of her, but was told that she had not been there,
although she was expected. He was. reminded of
the woman found insenSible by the roadside and
concluded to go over to the asylum and see if she
was his wife. He did so and discovered that the
injured woman was indeed Mrs. Carter, but could
obtain no information from her she was still I'M
conscious. Meanwhile her brother Charles Shaw
had been arrested for stealing suit of clothes out
of the building in which his sister lived. and was
sent to jail for sixty days for this ofenSe. The hus
band of the injured woman made further inquiries
i'll the matter which established the fact almost to
certainty that Shaw had been the assailant of
his wife, presumably for the purpose of stealing be-
tween three and four dollars which she had when
she left her house TO go to her mothers with him
Shaw will be brought up from Jail today and ar
ralgned for the assault but owing 10 his victims
injuries ii is feared that she will not be able to teS
tity against him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
= The Gladiator" and other Entertain
.mcmts-The Sapern Neyt Week.

Mr.. John Mccullough repeated his impersona-
ton of Richceu at the National Theatre last night
and the audience was even larger than has been
present at any other performance during his en-
gagement. This proves that he is most popular in
the role of the willy Cardinal, although many were
induced to so, no doubt, because it was Mr.. Nc
Cullcughs benefit. 1t was benefit ofwhich any
actor should have been proud, and the readiness
with which the great tragedan responded TO the de-
mandS of his audience showed that he fully appre-
ciated The compliment. Atthe close Ofthe fourth act
Mr.. Mccullough was made the recipient of a
beautiful basket of flowers. To-day Mr.. McCul-
Tough Will play at the matinee CiG;tcic HCiioHc in
the Lady of Lyons character which always
appeals strongly to the sylnpathies Of romantic
night Will be Mr.. McCulOughs last appearance
when he will give his mastery Interpretation of
Spafdcus in DR.; Birds play Of The Gladiator, Il
character which is believed by the most cOmpe-
tent critics to be the best of Mr. McCulloushs as
SlImDtiOnS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
lie committee then adjourned.
THE ILLINOIS REPUBLIC Ans
The gEiuc~ ynru,a, Sc,,.oI.

The second quarterly examination of the Miner
Normal School-cCnsisting Of eighteen members,
pupils from the colored higa schCol-took place
yesterday i'll ting presence OF parents and friends
Of the school: Mrs. O'COnnor and Mr.. Walker
Lewis Of the Miner Trustee Board: Superintendent
Cook and Mr.. Brooks. Of the public schools, and
Mrs Fuller and Miss ESputa, special teachers in
music and drawing. The exercises were interest
iHG and instructive, and gaze evidence OF careful
training by the teachers. Miss NJ B. Briggs, princi
pal and Miss Lima JEAN her assistant as also that
OF the special teachers, and thorough appreciation
on The part of the young lady pupils. The great
improvement noticed iii the ease ofmanner, clear
ness of enuncfatiOn, completeness Of explanation
and illustration by the present class over Its prede-
ccSsor al this stage of their normal training give
great promise Of their fsture achievements.
The exercises consisted of review IN zoology,
methods OF teaching arithmetic, theory Of teach
ing. reading, phonetics, drawing music, review
ing ana practice i'll the training schools, geography.
and history OF the city Of Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Lulu Yeilns.s Concert.

An audience composed Of some of our best cit,
zens, and embracing many of the most distin.
grlishcd members ofConSress and Senators was
present at the Congregational Church last night to
listen to the first performance in public of Miss
Lulu Yelling, young lady whose reputation as
pianist OF wonderful powers for her youthful years
has been the theme ola large portion of or music
loving community during the past few weeks. She
seemed as calm and cool before her audience last
night when she had played in parlor, sur
round ed by these who were personally most kindly
disposed toward her. The playing of Miss Yelling
marked by care, conscientiousness, an iutelli.
gence, and q facility of execution that might well
be cnvied by pianists of mature years. If she full
fills the promise that she now gives she will be-
come the very first pianist of the country. As il is
she shows phenomenal ability that is truly re-.
markable, and the applause which greeted cac d
selection and the frequency Of the encores. shOwcd
how great an impression she made upon the cll
tured and intelligent audience present The as
sistance she received added materially 70 the in
terest of the programme, and the entire entertain
ment was thoroughly ENJOYABLE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Charged with Crime.

The grand jury came into court yesterday with
indictments against the following parties: John
McGill, larceny; Truman Ross, William Sgel, Berthe
King, alias Robert King, larceny John Thomas,
alias John Cole, alias John H. Signey alias Captain
Jack, alias John II. Roberts, petit larceny. second
offense; Henry Wilson, larceny: Ambrose Cook,
assault with intent to kill; Thomas Duffins assault
ing officer Henry Williams, alias Charles Jackson,
second ofense petit larceny.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Prominent Arrivals.

HorplegS-N A. Mills, T. s A.: Governor Gala
CHAN, Bahamas: Charles s. Darlington. Virginia.
-. .Ar1inqtOn-L. Dana Horton, Iowa: William
Preston Johnson, Louisiana: c. More, New York
l. Howbert, Colorado: f s. Guer0er PENNSYLVANIA.
..... RiqqS-G. Paulding, L. II. Nutting. New York
William P. Hunt. Boston; Alex Hillary, Philadel-
phia. UWards-J. d. Rouse, New Orleans
FelSenheld, r. B. McMaster, Isider We'll, New
York: John Finn, Samuel NJ Dodd, st. Louis: Hon.
A. C. Hunt Colorado; General J. NJ Schofield. U.
S. A: Governor John A. Burbank Indiana: Gen
eral J. B. Kinsman, Massachusetts; J. c: Davis,
Hermann Gutenberg, New York: B. C. LaEth, Phil
adelphia. ..... NetrOplHa1t-Dr. Fl. H. Cary, State
Fish Commissioner for Georgia. ....:S. james
Mayor s. G. Wingfeld. C. \. Slaughter, Lynchburg.
Va: Lieutenant p. v B. Blucker, L. S. N: Samuel
A. Shauklin and wife. Mays Lick, Ky; Thomas C..
Teasdale, Knoxville Tenn, and George NJ. Stearns,
Boston.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
nisirIct 1Eatiers NJ f.,e CaniiaI.

The Senate yesterday agreed to the House re-
quest for committee of conference on the Poto-
mac bridge bill, and appointed Senators Witilcrs,
Mcmillan, and Rollins as conferees.
Senator Harris gave notice yesterday that he
will call up the District code for consideration in
the Senate as soon as the present regular order
shall have been disposed of.
Senator Whyte yesterday reported adversely
from the District Committee the bill for the relief
of Archbishop Gibbons, by perfccting the title of
certain lots attached 10 st. Patrieks Church prop
ery
The House Committee on Commerce has decided
not to vote upon the question of the appropriation
after all the other items intended to go with the
river and harbor bill shall have been disposed of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
AppreeIafiye Ladies'.

Before leaving the city yesterday the members
OF the National Womans Suffrage Association held
meeting and directed the preparation ana pub
LEGATION of letter stating that . the officers of the
National WOman'5 Suffrage Association desire to
express their thanks to the members of the press
for respectful notices and uSt reports of the pro-
ccedingS of their convention"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
The pir.1cs rRanzanra

The representations Of The popular opera Of. The
Pirates Of Pcuzance," which viii be given at the
Opera House next week by our local talent. prom
Use 10 be thoroughly successful both pccuniariy
and artislically. The preparations have been
carefully conducted, and the high reputation of
the principal performers inSilres perfect repre-
ScntStiOn,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Hoe E,snIsapf.

This talented comedian, Who has received more
gratuous advertising on account of the cccen-
tricties of his appetite than any other member of
the theatrical profession, viii commence an en-
gagemcnt ut the National Theatre on Monday
, Trola nd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
E.aliaa Opera.

The sale of reserved seats for the Italian Opera
season OF two nights, which will take place at
Fords Opera House Oh Monday and Tuesday even
inSS OF next week, has been most unprecedented.
Every available seat on the floor for the first per-
1ormnncc Is already taken, and the box sheet for
Tuesday shows but very few vacancies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Enrd.n Onern-HDuse.

The Harry Miner and Pat Rooney combination
has been unfortunate this week, having to contend
with thcsmost yillainous sort of weather that Ven
nor or the Signal Corps could furnish Neyerthe-
less, the attendance each night has been good and
been warmly appreciated There will be mali
nee this afternoon and tonight will be the last
entertainment of their talented tGOrlDe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
DISTRICT BREVITIES.
Tho Weather To-Day.

For the South AHantic States Including the District
OF Columbia, slightly colder and partly cloudy or
clearing tCeather aortaery 10 areery wndS and rs-
ing barometer.
The thermometric readings yesterday registered
as follows a. m, SO; II a. NJ. SO; p M. So; )
p. m, $50; p. NJ. 3So; IL p. m, 40'. Maximum,
lOo, TnDiynI,fr,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
Theatre Eosslioue.

This popular resort should not be forgotten by
seekers for amusement fo7 is entertainment, * a.!
ways spicy, varied. and most attractive Jake
O'NCillS benefit last night was bOunCer, snd was
just tribute to g courteous and afabe gentleman
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
I" Needles and Fins"

Days great New York success. Needles and
Pins" which had such an extended run at his
own theatre Will shortly be given in this city at
the Opera House. This play is said to posses all
the elements of popularity and viii be presented
here by carefully selected company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in lib. Ward prints at Sc per 10.
Also cottage cheese, Sc per ball! butteFmik sc. per
quart: and sweet milk, &c. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22
BUSINESS NOTES.
Mineral NafaTs.

SEE The TrH'h, 95t street. for personal sketches
of the leading ladies Of the convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-22

The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing. watches. jcwelry. etc. Call or address
HcrzOg. sos Ninth st, near Pennsylvania ave.
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ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
CORRECTED TO JANUARY To- ISSit.
Baltimore and Potomac Depot. corner
Sixth a.aI 4 streets
Baltimore and Ohio Depot. corner New
IeE,seH nYemmc aud {, street.

MORNING.
fE.Y..Phila. aud Bait.
cX ............................- I:l0
TPhila., Bait. and way S:23
TPittSb'g. Columbus.
Gin. and 81. louis. SD
fPh;la. and y. Y. eX.-- 6:;S:2,
Bait. and way stat rs SO
Fred .PointofROckS
and way stations ...... SD
Bait. and Annap- OK. SD
MaT:insburg and Ha-
SeTStoTn ac- Met.
Rranch) .................... so
halt. and way Stains
(Annap. on Sundy)i0:c0
tBalt. eN....................-.iu::0
EalI. eX .-------.--.-. .---....il.'jJ
Trains marked T daily.
daily except Sunday.