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National Republican., 1883-06-29
Danger on the River.

These hot summer nights, whom tho con.
croto payemeDts and brick walls are throw
ing OF the heat they have stored away dur.
ing the day, nothing Gains tho spirit and
rests the body so much rs n sail down tho
river. The system Is renovated by the
broezes that blow from fields of hay and
scented woods. No city excels Washington
IN the possibilities for such pleasure Every
night steamer loads of healthseclSers steam
away down the river, whilo boat loads row up
to the moro beautiful places above the aquo-
duct. Pleasure on the watcr is frhught, how
ever, with danger; and Of that danger and
the means by which it may be greatly lcssened
IL is wiso to speak. Every steamer has limit
TO its passenger carrying capacity fixed by the
board of steamboat inspectors, and IL should
be the duty of tho authorities to SEQ that
this limit is never ovorroached. Last
year there wcro several complaints that ex-
cursion steamers had carried down many moro
persons than the law allowed Such a MUIR
derous custom should not be allowed TO be-
come a subject of complaint in future. For
the few dollars which tho extra passengers
put in the pockets of tho managers Of excur-
sions the lives of hundreds should not be en-
dangered. The inspectors have douo wise
thing in ordering each boat that leaves the
city to have a full passenger list made out
before tho moorings are cast off.
Tho enforcement of this order will prevent
the overlooking of steamers and set aside the
danger attendant upon it. AS to the pleasure
boats that go mp river in the evening their
danger would bo much less If tho tugs were
compelled to 60 through the Georgetown har-
Dor at a slower rate of speed. As it is now,
they shoot through the water with a full head
of steam on, careless of tho numberleSs frail
craft around them, which tho hugh waves
caused by their swift ploughing are liable to
upset. The authorities will do q lasting
favor to the people of Washington if these
suggestions are acted upon.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

may have been d roaming Of burglars. What
is the occupant Of No. Q to do--try to sleep
anyhow
Very we'll. No. ceases TO snore. The oc-
cupant of No. readlusts himself and Is al
most asleep when q baby in berth No. 10 sets
up horrible yell. The baby cannot be immo-
lated nor thrown overheard. The baby has paid
It's faro, and perhaps would have slept quietly
oil night but for tho snoring in No. s. Az.
tor while the baby gets quiet, No. 8 has
ceased snoring, and the train stops At Smiths
station just as No. 0 is again about TO enjoy
"tired natures sweet restorer."' He is
startled from his nap by the opening of the
curtains and q punch. in his side, and then
the quick lodging out Of female head, and
hears the exclamation, "oh, beg pardon
thought IL was Mr.. Jones'" What Ia the
occupant Of No. to do? Shall he lay
sleepless all night or take revenge in his own
hands aud become a murderer
These are grave questions which the mana.
gers of sleeping cars and the courts of tho
country will soon bo called Upon to answer.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

SENATOR EUGENE HALE could easily show tho
secretary of the treasury number OF customs dis
tricts for whose existence no mau can give good
reason.- Washington Post.
Is the Post so forgotful of what took place
member that the secretary of The treasury
submitted to tho house of representatives and
recommended an elaborate scheme for the re.
duction of customs districts2 Does 10 remem.
Der an instance of democratic official ever
recommending so sweeping reduction OF the
number of oGicersP The proposition of the
secretary would save near $500 900 yearly, ro.
ducing tho districts to seventy.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
SleepIng Cars.

Now that it has been iudicially declared
that sleeping car companies are responsible
for tho theft of goods from their patrons,
many other questions of responsibility have
been raised.
Given that one pays his two dollars for tho
consideration Of a comfortable seat and sleep
ing facilities on a Pullman, and having
divested himself of tho "outward visible"
clothing, which is found to DO cumbrous,
takes his place In lower berth No. 9.
Having adjusted his person to rest we'll,
and having said his "Now lay me down to
sleop," and just on the eve of entering
into the delightful embraces of sOmnus,
he is startled and Mortified by
the terrific snoring of the occupant
of lower berth No. 8, just opposite. Tho law
does not allow him to throw boot or boot
jack at the offender, He is not even allowed
to unfold the curtain of berth No. s and ex-
postulato. Berth No. might be occupied by
lady, or, if bya gentleman. the occupant
might have revolver under his pillow and
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Paymastcr Wasson,s Case.

An official order was yesterday issued by
Adjt. Gen. Drum promulgating the findings
of the court martial, and announcing Presi-
don't Arthur's confirmation of the sentence in
the case Of Paymastor James X. Wasson, and
continuing as follows:
BY direction of the secretary OF war the sem
tcnCe in the case OF Muj. James r. Wasson, pay
master United States army will take effect July
8. 1888, from which date he will cease 10 DO of
iicer of the army.
by direction Of the secretary OF war the Kansas
state penitentlary, Lansing Kan, Is designated
as the place for the execution OF 10 much of the
sentence as relates 10 confinement, wlero the
prisoner VIII be sent under the direction of tho
mnnding general, department OF Texas.
by direction of the secretary OF war the adju.
tant general will cause publication to be made as
provided by tho terms Of the sentence
The term of the Imprisonment {" at hard
labor'') is eighteen months, and the require
ment in regard TO publication is that 81 the
crime, punishment, name and place of abode
of tho accused be published in the nows.
papers of the state from which he came, and
in the newspapers Of the place where he was
last stationed"
Paymaster Wasson, though born in Ohio,
was appointed from Iowa. Galveston was
his last station
National Republican., 1883-06-29
nRANCII OFFICEs.

The following is q list Of tho branch oinces In
Washington. Others will be added hereafter
VS.. RoosE's News Stands at the ARLINGTON
uorr. wiLLAnDs HoTEL, aud METROPOLITAN
IloTEI.
RoosE & ouEES's News stnnd NATIONAL horhb
B.F. QuEES, ST. JANIS HorEL
RIGGS HorsE News stand.
EBBiTr HOUSE, Nows Stnnd.
AMERICAN HOUSE News Stand
w.s. TnoMisoS's Drug Store.
CHI. FicKLlRG's Drug Store, Georgetown.
l.BEApLEY ADAMs's Book Stores.
c.R Duroup. Druggist, 1918 Fourteenth street.
RIB. FrRousoS, Druggist, corner Second and
pjnnsylyania avenue =. L.
Sc. LEWIS. Druggist corner Fourteenth and
streets.
CO. c. srNxs Druggist. corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
w.F. SCALA, Druggist. 100 Enst Capto, street.
II. "a JOHNSTON. druggist corner Tenth ana o
I,Tt cts northwest
s. sLArER's Cigar Store. corner II and First
streets northwest
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Alabama oialins Commission.

In tho court Of commissioners Of Alabama
claims yesterday an opinion was rendered by
tho court In the case OF p. Salter Fredick,
that it was not necessary for an administrator
or an executor to alloge true allegiance to the
United States Judgment for tho United
States was rendered in the casos Of George r.
Brodt and Charles W. Wilder the court
holding that the ship Ike Davis, and the
steam tug Boston, were captured by the con-
fedcrate cruisers within the meaning Of the
law. j. b. Cilley was appointed commits
sioner to take testimony
Judgments for the claimants were an
nounced rs follows, with interest from dates
mentioned: Case 1909, John II. Williams,
administrator Of estate Of Charles Williams,
deceased, $126, March 1, 1864. Case 1911,
John l.. Little, Si5, July IL, 1862. Case 1914,
Guy M. Edwards S51, May 10, 1863 Case
1919 VIM. b. Mason, 1878, Dec. l. 1862 Case
1915, Sarah A. Novel; and J. s. Whoelwright,
eNecutriX and executor estate OF rhos. Novel;,
deceased, $253, July 9, 1854 Case 1913, Aphia
y. Williams, executrlx estate OF VIM. Will
liams deceased, 1865, April %, 1863. Case
1919, Hattie 7. NOVEL;, administrators estate
of Robert B. Novel;, deceased, 1929, June Ia,
1864. Case 1920, Geo. G. Lord aud Chas. II.
Lord former partners of Geo. G. Lord g. Co.,
81 ,427, March 20, 1864. Case 1922, Chas. G..
Perkins and Chas. Il. Perkins, $40, June 12,
1864. Case 1877, Chas. Thompson, 5000, June
IL, 1864. Case 1929, Albert Dodge, Judgment for
the United States Case 1881, Susan E.Wilson,
oxecutrix of Horace A. Wilson, deceased,
$l42, May 13, 1863. Case SO, Gustave p.
Blancand, surviving partner Of Blancand &
Guitct, Judgment for tho United States.
Case $40, Freeman s. Lurten, 1915; case 1886,
Francis Joseph Correa, S325; case 739, George
w. Rowe, $207; case 062 Abbie l.. Cation,
administrative estate of Emanuel Cation, do
ceased, 1915; case $50, William II. Newcomb,
1915; case 60i, Josiah +. Ryder, S595; case COS,
Francis Williams, 1928, May "a, 1858.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Interior Department. Supplies.

Sealed proposals for the supply of miscel-
lancous articles required by tho Interior de-
partment were opened yesterday. There
were forty-six bidders, among them being
tho following Washington firms; Moses &
Son, NJ. j. Wine, Julius Lansburyh, G. Book,
Wash. B. Williams, II. II. Helphnstine, IL.
Hollander, L. G. Wheeler, w. NJ Gait e. Co.,
A. l.. Metzger g. Bros, Thomas w. Smith,
Lansburg & Bros, Il. N. Gilman, Milne &
Proctor, Harris G. Scatter, NJ. w. Bevoridge,
Scheller g. Stevens, G. w. Thorn & Co.,
Wheatley Brothers, G. T. Burkhead, Wood
ward & Lothrop, Thomas Norfleet Kellogg &
johnson, w. S. Hoge, II. G. Howett, Francis
Miller, Stott q Cromwell, u. II. King, II.
Hotfer, Robert Boyd, Willott s. Libbey, J. l..
Savage, John Keyworth, w. L. Riley, J. w.
vet been made,
National Republican., 1883-06-29

THE impending troubles between France
and China have brought to light the fact that
the Chinese government is greatly In need of
money. 1t is stated that the resources of
tho country have been overtaxed by the
emporor's household expenses. Tho en-
peror maintains in various capacities about
seventy women, and the matter of clothing
them is very serious one. Two hundred
and fifty thousand thaels, which amounts to
over one-half of the land tax Of the empire,
was expended last year in silks, satins, pearls,
&c. The grave question now presented 10
the rulers of China is how to reduce OK.
penses and increase the revenue, The Chi.
ncse harem must 60 and the tariff on boiled
linen be revised.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

AIM AMI Il NE WIS.,
Medical Director James suddards, u. s. NJ,
months from July l.
Ensign Charles H. Hill, U. S. N, has re-
signed, to take effect June 30, 1884 and
granted leave until that date, and is detached
from the Alliance on the thirtieth instant.
The leave of absence ON surgeons certih-
cate of disability granted Lieut.. Col. Alex
ander ]. Dallas, 22d infantry, is extended
eleven months on surgeons certificate of dis.
ability, with permission to go beyond sea.
Surgeon Charles Smart, u. S. A., is assigned
to duty in the office Of the surgeon general u
s. A., and in addition TO his duties in the
surgeon generals office, will continue to serve
us q member of the national board of health.
Musician Charles Silvers, company b. 10th
infantry, now with his company at Fort
Clark, Texas, Is transferred to the provost
guard, general service U. s. A., and will be
sent TO the station of his command at the
military prison, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Paymaster d. A. Smith has been ordered
to the receiving ship Franklin July 16; Liout
J. ID. Keeler, detached from the Saratoga and
ordered to duty on the coast survey; Lieut.
G. w. Ruschenberger has reported his return
home, having been detached from the Iroquois
May 23, and placed on waiting orders; Ensign
William II. Allen, from duty on the coast sur
voy aud placed ON waiting orders; Surg. T.
Kershner, from the New York navy yard on
the thirtieth instant and ordered TO the Col.
orado; Passed Assistant Surgeon l.. G. Heune
berger, from duty at the museum of hygiene
thiTtieth instant, and ordered to the New
York navy yard Assistant Surgeon j, Bryan
from duty at the New York naval hospital
and ordered to the museum of hygiene
Assistant Surgeon Il. @. Craig, from the Colo
rady, thirtieth instant, and ordered TO duty
at the naval hospital, New York Paynastol
j. b. Rodheld, from the Franklin, sixteenth
July, and ordered to settle accounts ant
wait orders Passed Assistant Engineer G. s
Gatos, from the Richmond twentieth Marcel
last, and placed on sick Leave.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Revenue Agent Horizons Case.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Evans
has transmitted a copy of tho letter of Mr..
Solomon Carter, making the charges against
Revenue Agent Horton, to Collector Slack of
Boston, with instructions to promptly and thor
oughly investigate the matter, and if he finds
reasonable ground for believing that either
Horton or Carter has violated any law, to re-
port tho facts to the United States district
attorney. He has notified Mr.. Horton of
this action, and told him that the very bot
tom of the affair must be reached before he
goes on duty
National Republican., 1883-06-29

THE trouble with the Towksbury inmates
was that they were fed too sumptuously.
Think of three meals a day, and tho dinner
course including soven courses, with two kinds
Of wine. A gentleman from one of the north
en states in anto-bolum times took trip
into Mississippi. He was invited and ac-
ceptod the hospitalites of number of wealthy
planters. On his return he stopped in Mem
phis, and in conversation with the late Judge
Henry G. Smith, who had omigrated to Mem,
phis at an early day from Connecticut, he was
questioned about his opinion of the slave
holding S---ions which he had visited, ant
especially about the table fare which had beer
National Republican., 1883-06-29
THE young democrats of Cincinnati have

THE young democrats of Cincinnati have
announced their intention of screnading
Judge Hoadly tomorrow evening, on which
occasion they expect the old gentleman
to make the opening speech of tho
campaign. The young democrats Of
Cincinnati exhibit in this matter
an indiscrcton characteristic of youth.
Wisdom would suggest that Judge Hoadly
be kept back to tho latest possible
date. When he begins it is morally certain
that ho will pound with both hands, and the
young democrats will find themselves in
great luck il in his blind earnestness he does
not pound them out of existence.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Naval Cadets Ordered uoms.

An order was issued from the navy depart
academy tho class of naval cadets and cadet
engineers who completed their six years
course Juno 10, and ordering them to their
homes. On the first of July twenty three OF
this class will receive their commissioners in
the navy, and the rest will be honorably dis
charged from the service with one years pay
When congress convenes in December next
n strong effort will be made by the friends OF
those who are to be discharged, to have thom
reinstated on the ground that the act of Au-
gust, 1882, was not intended to apply to those
who had already completed their four years
at the Naval academy.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

offered him. He replied that tho southern
planters wero big-hearted, wholo.souled men,
who had welcomed him to their houses and
treated him in tho most pleasant and accept
able manner, but that he was somewhat struck
with the monotony of the dinners. Ho said
they almost invariably consisted Of "bacon
and greens and three sorts of vino" The
supcrhuity of eatables at Tewksbury is thus
seen to be not without precedent.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Mntterson nnd The Tariff.

The Ohio democrats deserve great credit.
Their tariifplatform looks both ways for Sum
day, and sees it at both ends. Mr.. Watterson,
of tho oOnrier-Jouriial, free trade advocate,
accepts 1t with thanks, and hopes IL will be
Incorporated IN hdo perba in the national
democratic platform noxt year. Mr..
Colyar, Of tho Nashville American,
who is decided proteotionist fully
indorses 1t, aud regards IL as atriumph for tho
views ho has beon advocating Mr.. Colyar
recognizes in Wattersons acceptance of the
Ohio tariff plank the conversion of Watterson
from his FREQ trade foolishness," and with
open arms welcomes him back into the demo-
cratic party. This is all very well and very
kind, but Colyar puts tho last feather on the
camels back by telling watterson to take
back his remark that "the Pennsylvania
democrats might 60 to the devil"
National Republican., 1883-06-29

THE volunteer force Of Great Britain
amounts to 2i7,922 men, of which 14,4o4 is
cavalry. Tho regular homo establishment
numbers 1Ol ASS, the colonial force 26,ol0, and
the Indian army 61,59l, making total of
1886 rank and file, and 1s9,169 of all ranks,
and tota, available force of 407,o91 men.
Ireland has large contract ahead.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
MAY not the illness of Prince Bismarck be
something like trichinoss?
A Platform of pIan,ss Set ON Edge.

NtU TOTN 4HuV ana EtpFtss.
The patent double back action tariff plank
In the Ohio democratic platform s a wonderful
piece OF political carpentry. The tariff Is to bo for
revenue ouly-that is, not at all for projections
but 1t is also to be SO arranged as to protect pro-
ductive industry and secure high wages to labor
and especially the duty on wool-ohio's pet sin
flnt industry"-must be raised This plank seems
to be set upon edge as II were with a revenue
tariff side and protection side. But plspks set
on edge do not make an easy platform to stand on.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

"THERE is no rest for the wicked" John
r. Beasly has filed bill in Tennessee chan:
cery court asking that the funding bill passed
by the last general assembly, by which cred
itors of the state are required to fund their
bonds at fifty cents on the dollar with 3 per
cent. interest, be declared unconstitutional
and set aside. .I.,
National Republican., 1883-06-29

The cholera plague is increasing at Dami-
ctta There were 113 deaths from it there
yesterday All the neighboring ports along
tho canal and on the Mediterranean are
quarantining against it. ........
National Republican., 1883-06-29

AN anxious public await Mr.. Henry Waiter
sons report of visit to the vice presidential
candidate, Mr.. Hendricks. Having heard
what spry young man Mr.. Tilden is, moth.
ing remains between this nation and perfect
peace of mind but to know that there is no
sore toe in either of the Hendricks boots.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

THE New York Sur revivcs the charge that
Justice Matthews of the supreme court was
placed on the bench by a bargain, and calls
upon tho supreme court and also upon con-
gress to take proper steps to give the matter a
thorough investigation. The Sun IL doggedly
bent upon making itself uncomfortable to its
tallest ncighbor
National Republican., 1883-06-29

JUSTICES /. A. p. CAMPBELL, II. II. Chal-
mers, and I. L. Cooper, of the supreme court
of Mississippi, have publised card denying
the charge made by the Woodville Republican
that either of them had applied to n railway
official for pass for his family to make n
northern trip. This leaves only three points
of the compass to be disposed Of
National Republican., 1883-06-29
m CRY suDscRIBEHs.

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, delivered by carriers TO
any pnrt Of the city aud suburbs regularly and
early. nt the following ratesi
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National Republican., 1883-06-29

THE tramp law" of Ohio is very severe.
1t provides punishment of from ono to three
years confinement in the state penitentiary
for convicted vagrants Some Ohio lawyers
regard the law as unconstitutional They
arc democrats.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
The PolltlcaI Dog Tray.

OWtHu LepuoteuW'
Tho anti-monopolists' central committee of
Nebraska have "resolyed" IN favor OF free trade.
The anti. monopolist is simply an assistant demo-
crnt. He has done nothing but assist the demo.
erals since no came into political existence. and
the democratic party has mover done him q
favor nor offered him word OF consolation.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

IT is consoling to be informed, as we are by
n London paper, that there are on hand in
the champagne districts 1o9,Ooo,oOO bottles of
wine. Let us smile.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
The New Chief Clerk OF the Postoflic,
Department.
IndinnnnoLL1 nnr.

Indianapolis Times.
Mr.. G. w. Walker who has been connected
with the Times since its establishment has been
offered by Postmaster General Gresham and has
accepted the position of chief clerk Of the Post.
Office department. It is due TO the Times and to
Mr Walker to say that he did not seek nor ask for
the appointment, He will 90 to Washington to
assume Its duties, and at their conclusion will
resume service on the Tines
National Republican., 1883-06-29
The veraelous VOORHEES,.

CtoUttunu LtoueF.
Next to Carter Harrison, Senator Dan
Voorhees, is perhaps the frankest man In the
democratic party. He says "the spoils belong TO
the victor and that the democrats, II they carry
the country nextyear, viii make a clean sweep OF
the public service" The other fellows all mean
that, but have not the courage to say so.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
How Would They Like TT

How TO settle the Apache problem; Send
them to England under tho name OF 'assiStsd
emigrants." That would enable us nicely to get
even with that country for dumping the occupants
OF her aims houses and jails on our soil.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
The city Postnnstcrshin.

Mr. D. B. Parker has declined the appoint
ment of postmaster at Washington and will
retain his position as chief of the postal in
spectors. Tho bondsmen of tho late post
master have designated Seymour Tullock-his
son--as temporary postmaster.
National Republican., 1883-06-29

Ex-Gov. JOHN S. PHELPS, of Missouri is
not unwilling to be candidate for governor
of that state at tho next election. Mr.. Phelps
forgets that time is poor and slow deodor-
izar
National Republican., 1883-06-29
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1888.

Itsrp effort is being made 10 have THE REPUBLICAN
6,iitued carly and promptly In al ports OF hs city
Itrsons uho do mol rsceivc their paper or tpho hare
onv cause Of coapldini triH obli0e " nO'vSh'V Ms
GQoc, either VI person or bU postal cord.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
Coming Into tho Postal Union.

The postoffice department has received in
formation that tho Australian colonies have
resolved to apply for admission to the uni
versal postal union. If the application is sue
cessful Bolivia will be tho only country with
an organized postal service not included in
the union
National Republican., 1883-06-29
NEW YORK orErcE.

The New York Office OF THE REPUBLICAN is at
Room g. Tribune building, where files Of THE RE-
PUBLICAN and all necessary information relating
10 advertisements can be obtained.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
CURRENT GOSSIP.

THE TUNE THE OLD COW DIED ON.
There was an old COW in Kentucky
Who considered herself very lucky;
she loved a queer goose,
And found Il no use
To attempt 70 toss up her dear ducky."
One morning while "mooing" her praises
The hay In tho barn went 10 "blazes;"
Then when the COW looked
And saw her goose cooked,
She turned up her hoofa TO the daisies.
The Ddfrfl
National Republican., 1883-06-29
LONDON AND PARIS.

THE RErrBmcAN will be found on file Mt tho
American Exchange in Europe, No. Il9 Strand,
London; the American Exchange i'll Paris, NO. 80
boulevard des Capucinos
National Republican., 1883-06-29

Persons leaving he city during me summer can have
THE REPUBLICAN, sent them by mad for any length Of
time, and ne address changed as often as desired BY
notifying The business office
National Republican., 1883-06-29
solid sense from Onee solid soath.

LFoIV VFFVVV9 r ItUVUTFVs
Speech makers are always shaking frater-
nal hands over imaginary bloody ehasms. Busi'
meas heals the breaches where tany fails.
National Republican., 1883-06-29
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Samnlc copies tent on npnchUon,
Rcmittances may be made at our risk, either BY
dran, express, postofice order. or registered let.
ter Money sent in any other way Ia at the riek OF
the person sending IL. Address.
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