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National Republican., 1883-04-11
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Mr.. A. b. Mullett lato supervising archi-
teot of the treasury, has filed a protest with
the secretary of state against what he alleges
to be improper changes in tho plans for the
now state War, and Navy department build
ing. The original plans were drawn by Mr..
Mullett, and were accepted by the commits
sion designated by congress to superintend
tho construction of the building. The COM
mission consisted OF the secretaries of state,
war, and the navy. Mr.. Mullett asserts that
Col. Casey, of tho United States engineers,
who is now in charge of the construction of
the building, has In many instances, in viola
tion of law, deviated from the original plans
and specifications. Mr.. Muletts principal
cause Of complaint, however, is the lowering
Of tho approach TO the north front of the War
department. It is not likely that any action
will be taken on the protest. Col. Casey says
that no material change has been made In the
plans except in the details of decoration; that
all that he has done has been under the direc-
tion and with the approval of the secretary Of
war, who is to occupy the part of the building
whose construction has given rise to Mr.. Null
letts criticism.
Secretaries Lincoln and Chandler are highly
pleased with the new part of the building,
and regard IL as much better built than the
part occupied by the State department and
which was first completed. Secretary FIRE.
linghuysen does not feel called upon to inter-
fere. His predecessor approved the plans, and
ho found his part of the building entirely
done when he entered It, He Is perfectly
willing to accord to the other secretaries the
privilege of fixing the number of steps by
which thoy are to enter their respective
wings
National Republican., 1883-04-11
RnANCH OEFICEs.

The following is list of the branch offces in
Washington. Others will be added hereafter
VS.. RoosE's News Stands at tho ARLINGTON
HorEt, WnLARDs HOTEL, and METROPOLITAN
HOTEL.
RoosE & ouEES's News stand, NATIONAL HOTEL
B.F. QuEEN, sr. JAMES HorEb
RIGGS HoUsE News Stand.
EBBITr HousE News stand
AMERICAN HOUSE News Stand.
w. S. THoMPsoN's Drug Store.
CHI. FlcKiING's Drug Store, Georgetown.
J.BRADIEY ADAMss Book Stores.
CIR DUFoun, Druggist, 1878 Fourteenth street.
RIB. FERGUSON, Druggist, corner Second and
Pennsylvania avenues S. E.
s. Z. LEWIS, Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
streets.
&C. G. srxNs, Druggist. corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
W. +. SCALA, Druggist 900 East Capitol street.
II. A JOHNSTON, druggist corner Tenth and o
streets northwest.
s. sLA1ER's Cigar Store, corner II and First
streets northwest
National Republican., 1883-04-11
ST. LOUIS has gas-stock.
AMUSEMEN

Lincoln hall was again well filed last night
and the performances of the Royal Hand Bell
Ringers wero greatly enjoyed. The manipulation
of the large number of bells is something decided.
ly dextrous while the music elected is peculiarly
charming. The audience was quite enthusiastic
and insisted upon repetition of nearly every
number on tho programme Mr.. Walter Pelham
furnishes great amusement by his humorous re-
citations, his faculty OF vocal imitation and his
power of facial expression both being very great
There will be matinee this afternoon, and TO-.
night the Bell Ringers will appear at Wesley chapel
To. morrow night and the remainder Of the week
they will be at Lincoln hall.
Whoever attends tho matinee at Ford's this af
ternoon will be given very beautiful and deli.
cately finished portrait OF Miss Minnie Palmer,
suitable for framing. Miss Pnlmer's wish is to
leave these pictures with her friends In Washing
ton as souvenirs of her last engagement hero pre-.
vious to her European tour. She is to sail for
England on the eighth Of May. Her season there
has been arranged in the larger Cities in each Of
which, excepting London, she will play one
week. In London her stay will be considerably
longer.
Maggie Mitchell played in "The Pearl OF Savoy I"
at the National theater last evening TO very large
audience. The play and her part in 1t are among
the most familiar things 'now before the public.
The performance is quite what It used to be-
piquant, pretty, ana sometimes patheuc-except-
ing that Miss Mitchells singing is not enough bet
ter than OF old to call out any expression Of de-
light This evening "Lorle" will be presented.
For the convepence as well as the information
Of those who intend to see Mrs. Langtry. it may
be again stated that the sale win begin tomorrow
at 10 o'clock at Fords, ana not at any of the music
stores The inquiry yesterday, at both the theater
and the Stores was so constant that this announce
ment Is called for TO save trouble 10 intending
purchasers Of tickets.
Tonight at Lincoln hall the Princeton College
Glee club will sing jolly songs aud make the
rarost OF music aher the manner of college boys
Several Of the boys are well known here, and
their singing has always found favor with Wash
ington audiences.
For "the duh season." business at the theater,
is remarkably good, They were all well filled last
evening.
1t is to be wished that no one may forget the
| actors fund benefit.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
He IVnI Probobiy Oboy tbe Law.

Secretary Chandler. 1t Is stated, has decided
that the three new steel cruisers and the dispatch
boat shall be built by contract and not IN the
navy yatds. There is nothing remarkable about
this. IL was the only course left after Chandler
mad decided that the government should give
ten hours pay for eight hours work In the navy
yards. That conclusion made IL impossible for
the navy yards to compete with the private ship
yards in the construction Of government vessels.
Secretary Chandler Is not man of much non
sense, but he is man of much jobbery. The Post.
With respect to the above prominent
naval officer said yesterday, Secretary
Chandler will evidently obey the law with
respect to the new steam steel cruisers" The
act making the appropriation says:
For the construction of the steel cruiser OF not
less 1890 tons displacement now specially author
lied by law, two steel cruisers Of not more than
5000 nor less than $500 tons displacement each,
and one dispatch boat, as recommended by the
naval advisory board In its report of December 20,
1882, S1,800,000; and for the construction Of ali
which vessels, except their armament, the seore-
tary of the navy shall invite proposals from all
American ship builders whose ship yards are fully
equipped for building or repairing iron and steel
steamships and constructors Of marine engines ma
chinery and boilers; and the secretary OF the navy
Is authorized TO construct said vessels and procure
their armament at a total cost for each not ex-
ceeding the amounts estimated by the naval ad-
yisOry board in said report
National Republican., 1883-04-11
The Court OF Claims.

In tho court of claims yesterday Judgment
was given in favor of Peter Campbell in his
suit against the District Of Columbia in the
sum of $3,74s. The cases of the st. Paul and
Duluth Railway company, the Flint and Pere
Marquette Railway company, and Chicago
and st. Paul Railway company against the
United States wore argued and submitted.
These are claims arising from contracts for
carrying the mails Arguments were also
made in the case Of John ID. Sanborn against
the United States. The first case under the
Bowman act passed at the last session of
congress was filed in the court of claims yes
terday, having been referred to this court by
the secretary Of war. This was q claim for
$26,664 made by Mai. Gen. John Pope, U. s. A.,
for the difference Of pay between that of a
brigadier general and that of major general
while he was on duty by assignment Of the
President according to his brevet rank from
April l, 1867 to Oct. 2S, 1882.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
A Hmu0RIinp Cnse.

The solicitor of the treasury has made an
adverse report upon the case of Mr.. Cuendet,
u prominent jeweler of st. Louis, who was
arrested for smuggling $4,S0O worth of dia-
monds into this country from Paris. Mr..
Cuendet admitted the charge, and agreed to
pay the duty and the value of the goods and
also 80 per cent. in addition, which it seems
was exacted from him. Dist. Atty. Bliss, of
st. Louis, reported the case to the solicitor
and said that as the government had suffered
no loss by tho transaction, and as there were
other mitigating circumstances, he did not
think Cuendet ought to be indicted. The
solicitor does not agree with the district
attorney. He holds that it is a proper case
for indictment, and criticses the action of the
authorities in exacting an additional so per
cent on the value Of the diamonds while the
offender was in duress
National Republican., 1883-04-11
Rnhnildinr The "Perrx.r

Bids were opened at the revenue marine
bureau of the Treasury department for re-
building with iron hull, the revenue steamer
Perry, as follows Union Dry Dock company,
Buffalo, N; Y, $4,000; Detroit Dry Dock
Jones company, Wilmington, Del, $4,000;
Globe iron works, of Cleveland, Ohio, $780,
The dates for completing the vessel vary from
October, 1SS3 TO May 10, 1884. The proposals
are held under consideration by the depart
ment.
Proposals were also opened for the construc-
tion Of large steam launch for duty in south
ern waters from tho following firms at the
Buffalo, $1,000; William Wright, Nowburg, N
Y, $7,763; Henry Piepgras, Brooklyn, N. Y,
$4,000; Slater s. Reid, New York, $1,000 !;
Pusey Sc Jones company, Wilmington, Del,
S1b 500
National Republican., 1883-04-11

THE outlook for the republicans in Ohio is
good. The temperance question is to be
before tho people in the form of two PROPOSE.
lions for amendments to tho state constitu-
tion. One is for prohibition aud one is for
legislative control over the question. This
will enable republicans to differ on the tenn
perance question and yet to vote together on
the state candidates. Senator Sherman posi-
lively declares that he will not consent to be
a candidate for governor. There is no strife
for the nomination. This fact will strengthen
the candidate upon whom the party shall
finally unite.
National Republican., 1883-04-11

The Philadelphia Press says that other
journals "confound political leadership with
machine bossism." This is too true. The as
tute Mr., Smith would have us understand
that for nonresident of New York to seize
tho Now York custom house for political uses
in 1881 was political leadership, but for the
New York leaders of tho party to oppose it
was machine bossism. One mans vice is
another mans virtue. oh, Humbug! thy
name is progressive element"
National Republican., 1883-04-11

Dakota on subverted rights in Indian tcrri-
tory. To assume that VIC are not population
of incapables is surely reasonable plea with
which to 80 before congress. IL may not be
so burdensome as tho wrongs of Ireland, but
the present system ignores, equally with the
efietc monarchies, the right of self-govern-
mont The district will not be content with
anything less than representation in con-
gress, and some of the advantages for self.
government enjoyed by the other people in
the country.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
They Have Not Dlsagrted.

Messrs. Merrick, Bliss, and Ker, govern
ment counsel in the star route case, emphat-
ically deny the published report that they
have disagreed in regard to the conduct OF
that case. Mr. Bliss denial was couched in
language too strong for publication. Refer
ring to the story that he would soon sever his
connection with the case, Mr.. Merrick said
that he intended to perform the duty he owed
TO the government at any cost or hazard. He
would not leave this case until it had been
prosecuted to a conclusion, although his prl-
vate practice had suffered greatly, and he was
beset daily by importunate clients.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
Ou,ce FOR All.

anglo American" In a communication
which appearssi in another column, seems TO
think THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, has not
denounced with sufficient severity the expires.
sions of sympathy in this country with tho
use of dynamite as a remedy for Irish wrongs.
But If ho will read again the editorial in our
issue of the seventh instant, which is the sub
ject of his criticism, he will find the ebllow-
ing language, which seems to be quite OK
plict;
We do not for moment bclittle tho hideous-
ness Of nihilsm, We doprecato the bare sugges-
uon oiitas iraught with danger. O'Donoyan Rosa
ana Patrick Grove are enemies OF our own peace,
as all are who dare to preach the right of assasi-
nation us a remedy for any wrong. Such utter.
snces as they make ouoM TO be made a crime bo-
cause tending TO inculcatea murderous disposition
No man ought to DO allowed to teach assassination
in the abstract any more than 10 practice IL in the
concrete.
But because few violent men have talked
about dynamite shall we be silent over what
we believe to be the crimes of England against
the land which gave birth to millions of our
own fellow citizens2 Whenever the Eng
lish government shall recognize that the state
of war exists between IL and its Irish sub
jects, IL will then be time for tho execution
of our neutrality laws against any persons
within our jurisdiction who shall violate
them. Then too will ii be time for the Irish
in Ireland to assert belligerent rights Butt
is not very clear how tho municipal laws of
England can DO extended over Americans or
aliens within the United States
National Republican., 1883-04-11
The Dude.

Mother what is that thing gliding down
the avenue that looks like chalk crayon en-
circled with band of purple crewel?"
That is dude, my son, and wish you
to observe his make up, so that you will
recognize one of tho tribe when you again en-
counter 1t. Ho wears tight fitting unset
tled-for suit Of clothes, yellow topped shoes, q
hy-up-the-creek overcoat, butter-dish hat,
speekled socks, a piecadilly collar, and a
Prince of Wales vest. He carries a six-penny
cane, chews linnwood tooth pick, paints his
lips, pencils his eyebrows, wears u strap-me-
up-until l-can.breath the-at-intervals-only cor
set, and he also wears a painful I-see- -credi-
toT-like expression upon his powdered mug"
!, eIsee by THH REPUBLICAN, that 1.-THE
National Republican., 1883-04-11

THE New York Sun thinks that when Gen.
Sherman Is retired "he will miss one much
priced perquisite, namely, that of his summer
travelling" Not so. The time will never
come when the grand old soldier will not be
urged to mako free use of the railways of the
country to.visit wherever he pleases, or when
he will not be an honored and a welcome
guest in every city and hamlet he will visit.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
The New Postage stamps.

Third Assistant Postmaster General Hazen
has received from the American Bank Note
company of New York the new designs for
the 2 cent postage stamps, which will be
submitted to the new postmaster general in
order that selection may be made without
further delay. Gen. Hazen says that the 3
cent stamps in stock after the cent law goes
into effect may be used for packages of third
aud fourth class mail matter, requiring 8 cent
postage and also for Canadian mail matter.
1t is not now known whether or not tho
department will continue to print the 3 cent
stamps, after the new law goes into effect, but
it is quite probable that this will be done II
the demand for them shall warrant It,
National Republican., 1883-04-11
Tho wenther To-Dnv,

For The middle Atlantic stotes Including the District
Of Columbia, ipdrmer partly cloudy ueaher rain IN
northern NetO York, i0ads shifting 10 south and ,pest
falling JooVed in southern portions BY rising bdrom-
eter
Fair tCedther "a indicated for The middle Atlantic
and south ARantc states on Thursday. The temperd-
tire aoM rise souy IN Mc upper Mississippi aud Ms
souri, valleys on Thursday.
Yesterdays thermometer.-7 q. M, 4s.3o; II n. m.
H2o 8 p. M, t90'; Up. ni 5s,3'; II p. M. 52.so;
maximum. 606o; minimum. d7.4o. Rainfall, 80.
National Republican., 1883-04-11

THE republican committee of the district
said its say very distinctly at its meeting last
night and put forth its protest against the
undeniable injustice of taxation without
representation. The people of the District of
Columbia care more about having voico in
the government of the district and some such
say as other people have in the use made of
the money they pay in taxes, than they
G9re about the location Of the Csoital Of
National Republican., 1883-04-11

THE dynamite act just passed by the Eng
dish parliament contains no retroactive
clause. The most stringent legislation for
the future regulation of the manufacture and
sale of dangerous explosives is dictated by the
p)ainest considerations ofprudcnce, in view
OF the fact that their use for unlawful pur-
poses is a subject Of agitation.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
A GENERAL VIEW.
A cHuNK OF MUD.

Charming maiden crossing street,
Skirts upheld, dainty feet;
Little chunk ofslippery mud,
Maiden tumblcs with thud;
Dandy masher standing by,
Oily locks and winking eye,
Hastens to the maidens side
With q light ana airy stride,
Strikes that little chunk of mud
And sits down with sickly thud.
Mud, thud,
Thud, mud;
Charming maiden, dainty feet,
Dandy masher In the street,
All mixed up-masher, flirt,
BY that little chunk ofdirt."
Laramie Boomsrdno,
National Republican., 1883-04-11
Modification OF belgian TarlfF.

Information has been received through the
department of State from the Belgian minis
ter, that by royal decree OF Dec. 30, 1882,
the optional duty of 10 per centup ad va
loren on. perfumes containing alcohol i'm
ported in packages holding at least half a
litre, and the optional duty of five francs per
100 kilogTammes on sheep skins tanned and
dressed, are abolished, and that the alcoholic
limit above which wines are required TO pay
tanned therein, is definitely reduced from 81
IN 19 mar cant
National Republican., 1883-04-11

The Louisville Couricr-Journal reads Sam
Randall out of the party, and the Nashville
American reads the Courier-JouyndI out of the
party. Como over to u.s. yo discarded ones.
There's light in the window for thee.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
To Railway Travellers.

Persons who are travelling on any railway
to or from Washington and cannot get The
REPUBLICAN will confer favor by making
itknown to this office, either personally or
by postal card.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
MIR. Dear and Agent GcGilIIcuddy.

Fl. +. Dear, In reply to Agent McGiIIi-
cuddys statement that his word was worth
less, &C., in his charges of fraud at Pine Ridge
agency, states that his assertion is backed not
only by his personal knowledge, but by the
report of Inspector Pollock and over forty
Mr.. Dear has letters of endorsement for in
tegrity and veracity from the leading army
officers Of the northwest and also from prOmi-
.nent civilians
National Republican., 1883-04-11

The nitro-glycerine recently seized in Lon
don was not, as the cable declared, contained
in a "car boy" No boy could contain such fear
full stuff. The operator should have said
"carboy." byg
National Republican., 1883-04-11

IF, as seems likely the democrats are to
make an anti-protection campaign in 1884 and
the republicans are to make protection their
shibboleth, to which party will Mr. Randall
halnuno
National Republican., 1883-04-11

dudes Intent holding convention TO express
their qualification at the recovery of the
queen. Does the paper refer to Queen Vic
torla or to the queen Of the dudes2"
" am not able 70 cav. my doarn
National Republican., 1883-04-11
WEDNESDAY. APRIL II, 1883.

Every effort 1 being made 10 have THE REPUBLICAN,
deiitsred early and promptly IN all parts Of the city
Persons who do not receive their paper, or tUho haze
onp cause Of complaint, wiH obiige BY notifying the
Office, either IN person or by postal card.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
NEW YoRK OFFICE.

The New York once Of TIE REPUBLICAN is at
Room e5 Tribune building, where files OF The RE
PUBLICAN and all necessary information relating
10 advertisements can bo obtained.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
az IL Their Nature, Too.u y

Some wonder is naturally expressed as to
the motive for the democratic election frauds in
one OF the Chicago suburbs where their party had
an honest majority Of 1000. They probably wanted,
10 keep their hands in
National Republican., 1883-04-11
Reward Of pemosratle NIerlt.

INIFV Vt FVFFNFEIF''
1t speaks well for the recuperative powers
ofTennessee to remark that she has had four de-
faulung state treasurers since the war and still
survives, The people do not soon forget rascal.
They elact him 10 office
National Republican., 1883-04-11

His gonfalon is gone felony. His bones are
marrowlcss, his blood is cold, and the merest
spectrally retrospective speculation is all that
furnishes the glare Of his gummy old eyes.
National Republican., 1883-04-11

DEMOCRATIC hopes of success In 1884 are
fast going glimmering. Sitting astridc the
tariff fence, they are making faces and shout
ing at each other Ito 90 to tho devil"
National Republican., 1883-04-11
InNuoN Avn pARTs.

THE REPUBLICAN, will DO found on file Mt the
American Exchange in Europe, No li9 Strand,
London; the American Exchange in Paris, No. 30
Boulevard des Cnpucines.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
A Fearful Thought.

Statistics show that there arb three girls
born to every two boys, II the ladies are to have
suffrage where will the male sex get an Officer
National Republican., 1883-04-11

ENGLISH manufacturers are now hanging
out the sign, "No Irish need apply" That is
a thoroughly English method of conciliation.
National Republican., 1883-04-11

stage His name is Steck, and he is a Pitts
burger.
National Republican., 1883-04-11

NEW WORKERS who embozzle 100000 60
to Europe for their health. They who steal
81 go to the penitentiary for twelve years.
National Republican., 1883-04-11
Gone but Not Forgotten.

NOllNcFrIut lIuVtlIIAtT,
The greenback party is like tho footprints
On the sands Of the ssashOre-all washed out
National Republican., 1883-04-11

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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-07-19

The decrease of population in
France, while all the other nations
grow in numbers, is one of the
modern census-taker's puzzles.
Another and much more painful
subject for inquiry is the large
number of juvenile suicides. That
old people, and sick and disap-
pointed people should tire of life,
and should prefer the uncertain
ties of an unknown future to the
known discomforts of a wearisome
struggle, is conceivable; but that
children should make an end, and
should have so little faith in the
joys of living, passes comprehen-
sion. Between 1876 and 1880,
only four years, 238 boys and
girls under fifteen committed
suicide in France. Hopeless mus;
must be that condition in which a
child can find no hope of happi-
ness.