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National Republican., 1883-06-22
An Important Land Decision.

The commissioner of the general land
Office yesterday rendered decision in the
case of Charles s. Crook VS.. Paul L. Page, in
volving land entered by Page in Mitchell,
Dakota territory. The case has been pend
ing for some time, and is an important ono
from the fact that the complainant charged
that the entry was illegal on account of inti-
mate and confidential relations existing be-
tween Page and Hiram Barber, jr., the re-
ceiver, who is his uncle and who is alleged to
have acted in collision with him in procuring
the entry.
The commissioner reviews all the circum-
stances of the entry by Page, who has resided
on the land since May 12, 1882 and who has
made improvements valued at $1,000, and
who, although the nephew of the receiver,
was comparative stranger to him prior to
the entry of the land, not having seen him
for several years previous, and says: The
mere fact of consanguinity is not of itself suf-
ficient TO invaldate the entry and as no has
shown good faith in all particulars with re-
spect to tho homestead entry, l am of the
opinion that this case does not come within
tho rule laid down in the case of the state OF
Nebraska VS.. Dorrigton, Copp's Lo. p. 3, 1872
and circular instructions issued Hereunder
aud that, in making said entry, Page only
exercised a right guaranteed by law. The
contest is therefore dismissed
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Massachusetts Is Not All For Butler.

The shame which.Gov. Buffers administra-
ton has brought upon the state is keenly felt aud
will be resented when the voters Of the state are
heard from. Gentlemen who were curious to
curiosity satisfied. We are confident as TO the re-
suit next fall Butthere is this thing to be remem.
bered every effective blow against Butler or But
erism will be dealt under the republican banner.
There cannot be any division or scattering OF
forces. Gentlemen who attempt to dictate cand-
dates and platform to the party, from without,
will only bring reproach upon themselves and In
jury TO the cause which they seek 10 serve. II
what they really are looking for is the most effect
i've way Of beating BuIlerism they will devote
their influence and energies to that end inside OF
the republican party.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Rather Doubtful.

1t is not only very disappointing, but rather
vexatious, for tender to be made to one out,
right of some information which is desirable
and just at the moment of expectation to
have it qualified with an or. For instance
our esteemed morning contemporary in its
issue of yesterday said; "The name of the
next governor of Ohio" We read this far,
and were dying to know the name of the for
tunate man. aud just when we thought we
were about to get it, we were put of with the
disappointing conclusion, cor who ought to
be the next governor" Now this sort of in
formation is not valuable, inasmuch as it inn
pliss a serious doubt whether IL does not
National Republican., 1883-06-22

An astute Chattanooga paper, tho Times,
having seen through the ladder behind which
Mr.. Watterson is rigging Sammy Tilden for
the ring, expresses its disgust at the dodge of
denial which Mr.. Watterson is using by
way of working up interest "Well," says
the Times, Z" il Sammy Is not candidate,
what business has the monkeying of Henry
and Sammy over Sammys house and farm
and barnyard in the newspapers2 A strictly
private gentleman would resent such pub
lcity, and kick the man across his doorstep
who was responsible for IL, the first time he
had an opportunity. Either Watterson ad-
vertiscd Tilden as a candidate or his tele-
graphic letter from Greystono was peculiarly
Wattersonian piece of impertinenco"
National Republican., 1883-06-22
A STUDY IN PANTS.
Judge Gresham Interviewed ON DeII-
cnte Subject - VIII the Letter Carriers
Have 20 Wear Knee Broechest

Judge Gresham Interviewed on n DeIl-
cnto Subject - VIII the Letter Carriers
Have 20 Wear Knee BroeOhest
Chicago Herald.
Postmaster General Gresham was az the
Grand Pacific hotel yesterday. At least his
name was on the register and he wassupposed
to be somewhere about. He arrived Saturday
night aud was assigned room on the parlor
floor Judge Woods, of Indiana, the man
who succeeded Judge Gresham when he was
promoted, watched tho postmaster generals
trunk, in company with several reporters,
while the great man himself fooled them all
by peacefully snoring the night away at the
residence of Mr.. ]. Russell Jones. The great
question which Judge Gresham was expected
to answer was:
"Will the Chicago letter carriers wear knee
breechesY For some time past the inner
circles of the postoflice have been riven by n
Tumor that Judge Gresham was in favor of
compelling tho letter carriers to wear short
pants and stockings. A number Of reasons
were assigned for the proposed innovation.
One was that the United States government
had become tired of supplying carriers with
expensive pantaloons with which to wade
through Carter Harrison's mud. Knee
breeches would do much to lesson the ex-
pense When carrier had been compelled
to cross street ON his route and come back
looking as if he had been rambling through
a sewer, all that would bo necessary to restore
his comeliness would be the order: "Go
change your sox." The new plan was to be
carefully matured. Thus said Dame Rumor.
and many things more.
Here was q case so urgent that an interview
with Judge Gresham amounted to n necessity.
The Herald reporter at last ferreted him out.
He was humming an air from Pinaforo:
We wear knee breeches cause we can't wear pants,
And so do our
Can it be possible, judge" said the re-
porter, interrupting tho lay at just that
point-"can it be possible that you are going
to foist upon an innocent public corps OF
letter carrying Sir Joseph Porters2'
Judge Gresham seemed slightly disconnected
and coughed, but made no reply. He rallied
presently, however, and managed to gasp out
that he knew nothing about knee breeches.
He then attempted to bolt for the train. He
was headed off.
SIS your trip west for the purpose of making
an official examination of the legs of the
Chicago letter carriersH
The judge ruled the question out.
"Will the Chicago letter carriers wear knee
breeGhes?" demanded the reporter.
"Knee breeches, knee breeches2" said the
king of all postmen in a dazed sort of way.
az don't know anything about knee breeches
My train is now due. Please excuse me-
and the postmaster general was gone.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

WHEN the governor OF the commonwealth
of Massachusetts, shall enter the portals OF
Harvard college under escort of the Lancers,
headed by brass band playing the soul
inspiring air of "Old Ben Butler, some to
town." those potent, grave, and reverend
overscers will feel like erecting themselves on
their posterior limbs and expressing their
feelings by hideous bowling.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

The United states steamer Tallapoosa sailed
from Boston Wednesday for Newport, Il. l.
The leave of absence on surgeons certifi-
cate of disability granted Capt. Charles o.
Bradley, department of the Missouri, is ex-
tended six months on surgeons certificate of
disability.
First Sergt. Thomas Hackett, troop F, Sd
cavalry having performed the duties assigned
HIM at Fort Huachuca, Arizona territory, will
return to that station, with permission to de-
lay thirty days en- route.
With the approval Of the secretary of war
the extension of leave of absence on account
of sickness granted Col. Lewis O. Hunt, 14th
infantry, is still further extended four
months on account of sickness,
Mai. William Ii. Penrose 18th infantry ire
Gently promoted from captain, Sd Infantry,
will repair TO Fort Niagara, New York, and
report by letter to the commanding general
department Of tho east for assignment to o
station.
Lieut.. Col. Melville A. Cochran, 5th in
fantry (recently promoted from major 18th
infantry, will report in person at the expira.
ton of his present leave of absence to the
commanding general, department of Dakota,
for assignment to station.
ss=sThe orders of Passed Assistant Engineer
George Il. Ransom to the Pinta have been re-
voked and he is ordered to continue on duty
at the naval academy; Medical Director
Thomas j. Turner ordered Co continue on
duty as q member of tho national board OF
health and then await orders; Passed Assist
ant Engineer William A. Mintzer has been
granted leave of absence for three months
from the twentieth instant.
Commissary Sergt. Benjamin Fillbrooke, U,
s. A., now at Fort Stevenson, Oak, will, on
the abandonment Of that post, or as soon as
his services can be spared, proceed, with per-
mission to delay twenty days en- route, to
Fort Davis, Texas, and report TO the COM
mandng officer of that post, TO relieve Com
missary Sergt. Rochus Scholgen IT, s. A.
Commissary Sergt. Scholgen, upon being thus
relieved, will proceed without delay to Fort
stockton, Texas, aud report to the command
ing officer of that post for duty.
Capt. d. l.. Braine ordered as member OF
the board of inspection, thirtieth instant
Passed Assistant Engineer John p. Kelly TO
the Alliance; Mate Walter N. Smith TO tenn
porary duty connected with the repairs of the
Nina; Passed Assistant Engineer Robert
Inch TO the Pinta; Capt. Richard w. Meade
detached from duty as member of the board
of inspection, thirtieth instant, and ordered
as captain Of the New York navy yard, July
l Chief Engineer G.. J. Burnap from the
Alliance and placed on waiting orders Mate
William Boyd from temporary duty ut New
York and ordered TO resume duties at the
torpedo station.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

No INLAND city in the United States can
offer as many inducements in short, cheap
and pleasant excursions, both by land and
water. as Washington That portion of the
population who retain their residences here
in summer can take refreshing trip to the
ocean and enjoy its baths, or to the mountains
for fine air, or to one or more of the various
mineral springs and summer resorts within
easy reach with comparatively small OK
pendturo Of money aud with but little loss
OF time.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Internal Reysnne Chnnrss.

James c. Wheeler, an agent of the internal
revenue service, at present on duty in Ohio,
has rendered his resignation to the commits
sioner of internal revenue, to take effect July
/, to accept the position of deputy collector
of internal revenue at 0wensboro, Ky. Gen
w. T. Clarke, of Texas, chief clerk of the in
ternal revenue bureau, has also resigned, to
take effect July l. and will be appointed a
revenue agent vice Mr.. Wheeler resigned
The vacancy in the office of chief clerk will
be filed temporarily by Mr., Walcott Lay, a
clerk in that office.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

THE trustees of the Erie (Pa.) poor house
some time since proposed to build separate
apartments for married paupers. No sooner
was it announced to the inmates than all of
the unmarried, both male and female, an
nounced their intention of entering into the
state of wedlock at once. This was too much
for tho trustees, and the scheme was aban-
doned
National Republican., 1883-06-22

SENATOR VOORHEES, is credited with say
ing that there was no sentiment about the
passage of the civil service bill. He says the
republicans passed it to keep their friends in
power should they suffer defeat in the next
presidential election. Mr.. Voorhees, opposes
the measure, and says the friends of the party
in power are entitled to the Offices
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Anxious to Agree.

Two representatives of the Creek Indians
called yesterday morning upon the commis-
sioner of Indian affairs for the purpose of eff
fecting u settlement of the factonal differ
ences existing among tho Indians in the In
dian territory. The delegation did not have
a clear idea of how their object was to be Of
fected, and Commissioner Price informed
them that they must present their views in a
written communication TO the Indian bureau.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
THE BREAKFAsr TABLE.

SING HEY FOR THE SALTY SEA.
Young Lady.
long to paddle my feet
In the surfs rebounding spray
Bedeckod in a suit so neat,
To watch the waves retreat,
As they kiss me aud run away.
Sing heigh, sing no,
To merry Long Branch go,
SO hurry and pack,
And won't come back
Till very far distant day.
Dude
Then HE thee, maiden, HE.
Where the salty breakers swash;
I'll join thee by aud by,
Ere the bloom is on the rye,
Where the rolling billows wash,
Sing heigh, sing no.
Pm sorry to let you know
can't go too,
Adieu, adieu, -
I'm melting to nothing, by gosh.
The Sea.
Come to my arms. ye roasted,
Cool is my soft embrace;
MY powers of bracing, boasted,
Bring balm to the scorching and toasted
And JOY to the swelterlng race.
Sing heigh, sing no.
As the cooling breezes blow,
My roar on the beach
And the sea gull's screech
is the song for the watering place.
--Ne,O York Morning journal.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

SINCE the nomination by tho democratic
convention of Kentucky of Hon. Proctor
Knott for governor several claimants for the
authorship of the Duluth speech have ap-
peared. 1t is not every Duluth speech that
makes governor, and then all of us cannot
be governors.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

The weather in Chicago must be excep-
tionably cool, since one of its leading papers
announces that "lard isstill firm" Between
McGeoch and hot weather one might reason
ably suppose it would be anything else but
firm
National Republican., 1883-06-22

THE owners of the summer hotels on Coney
Island are becoming alarmed at the encroach-
ments of the ocean. The beach, it is said, is
rapidly being washed away, and further ell
croachments will seriously endanger several
of the houses near the water.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Rear With the ColoneIs, They Will Beer
with You.
Atheng (Gd.) Manner

IUItNS IUd'I buHNtTs
We don't want the colonels ruled out OF
politics, They could not bo ruled out Of the bar
rooms and hotels during the war, and now they
must have some showing, so let them stay in
politlesi they are harmless.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Unauthorized Per.ons on American ships.

The Treasury department. has been advised
that the British government has declared that
the provisions of the fifth section of the mer-
chant seaman act of 1880 (relating to payment
of wages and rating) shall apply to unauthor-
lied persons going on board of American
ships within the limits of the British terri
torial Jurisdiction. The section referred to
provides that any unauthorized person who
goes ON board Of a ship in q British port with
out the permission of the master before the
seamen lawfully leave the ship at the end OF
their engagement or are discharged, or any
person being on board remains there after be-
Ing warned to leave by the proper officer,
shall be liable to fine not exceeding ego or
to imprisonment for term not exceening six
mOnthB
National Republican., 1883-06-22

to " go for them in his paper in good earn
est and pure Chinese. Mr. Wong did so to
his hearts content. Mr.. Chan Pond Tipp is
one of the men upon whom Mr.. Wong poured
the walls of his rebuko. Mr.. Wong was not
familiar with tho proceedings in the John
Dovoy case, and was astonished to find him
self arrested for libel aud in default of bail
locked up in the Tombs "just lkoe Melican
man -
National Republican., 1883-06-22

HINTS FROM THE WORKS AND DAYS; OR,
MORAL, ECONOMICAL, AND AGRICUL.
1URAL MAXIMs AND REFLECTIONS OF
mEsIop; to % which Is added The Praises Of
Husbandmen of America, by an officer Of tho
United states Treasury department. Brentano
Brothers, New York. Washington: A. Bren-
tano & Co.
This little work is made up of metrical,
and, as the author admits, rather free trans
lation of some Of the moro interesting parts
of "The Works and Days" the argument of
the poem and an appendix, in which will be
found a sketch of the poet, and some interest
ing facts and notes of valuo to those who read
the poem.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Tho Anache Prlsoners.

Referring to Gen, Crooks's Apache Indian
captives, Secretary Teller yesterday said he
purposed leaving them in the custody Of the
military until they were thoroughly tanned.
He was impelled TO do this from the reason
that the example might have good effect
upon the future conduct of the Indians, and
National Republican., 1883-06-22

THE several score of Washington gentle
men who dropped money upon the Chicago
lard and provision deal may be viewed with
alarm, but pointed to with pride as some.
what pointed contradictory evidence as to the
dismal old lie that "this is not commercial
National Republican., 1883-06-22

because the military is better able to feed and
care for a large number of prisoners than the
Interior department in view of the reduced
appropriation made by the last congress for
the maintainance Of the San Carlos reserva-
tion. There is no difference upon this point
between the War and Interior departments.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Nor. Lieutennnt. for the ARMY.

The assignments of the West Point grad
yates will be made in day or two. After
they are ordered to duty and few more
commissioned officers promoted there will be
ten or twelve vacancies in the grade of
second lieutenant, which will be filled by the
appointment of civilians. The list of civilians
to be examined for appointment to these
positions will be decided on in few days.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
ro c,Ty sUyscHruERs.

THg DAILY REPUBLICAN, delivered by carriers 10
any part of the city aud suburbs, regularly and
early, ut the following rates;
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National Republican., 1883-06-22

MR. woNG CHIN Foo is an enterprising
Chinaman who is publishing newspaper in
New York in tho Chinese language, Mr..
Wong Is a moral young man and reformer,
lie depores the gambling and other wicked
pr, pensities of his fellow countrymen resi-
dent in this country, 80 OMr, Wong Concluded
National Republican., 1883-06-22
NEW YnRK oEFICE.

The New York onlce OF THE REPUBLICAN, Is at
Room Is. 7,ibiiuc building, where files Of THE RE
PUBLICAN and all necessary information relating
10 advertisements can be obtained
National Republican., 1883-06-22
FROM GETTYSBURG TO TIE RAPIpAN. I

FROM GETTYSBURG TO THE RAPIDAN, THE
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, JULY, 1868, TO
APRIL, 1864. BY ANDREW a. HUMPHREYS
brigadier general, chief Of engineers, and
brcvet major general Of United States army
major general volunteers, &c. New York :
Charles Scribner's sons Washington: Will
lam h, 'lantyne.
This little volume, the author says in his
preface, was intended to form part of vol.
xii. of the Scrlbner Campaigns of the Civil
War, but they were necessarily excluded from
that volume by their bulk. 1t takes up the
history at the close of the fighting at Gettys-
burg, and completes it down to and including
Fitzpatrick's raid on Richmond for the pur-
pose of liberating the prisoners there
National Republican., 1883-06-22
FRIDAY. JUNE 90, 1883.

Erery effort Is being made 10 have THE REPuBLIcAS
6,iirerGd carly and promptly in all parts Of The city
ICrsonS Who do not receive their paper, or Who haze
ony cotlse Of complaint lgiH obioe by Ro'VgnV he
ep,ee, sither in person or by postal card.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

COMPLAINTS are made by many house
keepers of the failure of the garbage con-
tractor to attend to his duty. A little stir
ring up from the authorities may be of SER
vice
National Republican., 1883-06-22
Wind Free Trn,Ie NTIght Mean

NdID YORK tOmNtTcluI dupeNIsef,
Mr., John Bright thinks England has not
had enough Of free trade A little more freedom,
1t is suspected, would bring the British laborer
down little lower than the slaves in the south
were thirty wears ago,
National Republican., 1883-06-22
DON'T MONKEY WIN tho Tarin.


The cry of the democratic dodgers, Don't
monkey with the Tariff" is equivalent TO saying,
"Dontt bother about principles-anything and
everything for success
National Republican., 1883-06-22
,oNDON AND PARIS.

THE REPUBLICAN, will be found on file nj the
American Fxchn,ge I'm Europe, No. Ii9 Strand,
London; the American Exchange in Paris, No. 30
boulevard dcs CapucineS
National Republican., 1883-06-22

mean to say. We can name the man who
ought to be governor of Ohio, but we rather
fear he will not get votes enough TO elect
him.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
A Great Opportunity for the Grand Old
Party.

The Ohio democrats have magnificent
opportunity for blunderlng With their fatal
facility for doing the wrong thing, they would be
likely to blunder without half so good chance.
A little Of the old Kilkenny business between the
rival factions, u dodge on the question OF tariff
reduction, u resolution fayorng free rnm and no
Sunday, and they will be done for.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

THE people of the dominion of Canada are
demanding reduction in postal rates equal
to that made in this country by the last con-
gress.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
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National Republican., 1883-06-22
NEW BOOKS.

THE ATLANTIC COAST. BY DANIEL AMfEN,
rear admiral United States Navy;
THE GULF AND INLAND WATER. BY A, r..
MAHAS, commander United States Navy,
These two volumes, forming Nos. ii. and
III. of the entertaining series on " The Navy
in tho Civil War;" published by Charles
scribner's Sons, may be had at Ballantyne's.
They are written by men whose knowledge
of and familiarity with the great undertake
ings and achievements of which they write
will not be questioned, and they add two most
valuable and intensely interesting chapters
to the great history of the war.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
The Consolidation or Revenue Districts.

1t was stated yesterday that the plan for the
reorganization and consolidation Of internal
revenue districts will be entirely completed
by Saturday next in which event it will
probably then be promulgated in the form of
an executive order.
National Republican., 1883-06-22

AMERICAN horses carried off the prizes at
the races in England yesterday. Blood will
foil
National Republican., 1883-06-22

A PUBLIC meeting of citizens Of Point
Coupee parish, La, recontly indorsed the out
let system of Capt. John Cowdon.
National Republican., 1883-06-22
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The clerks in the revenne bureau have not
yet been able to establish the periodocity of
tho appearance of the deadly AK, and they
have como to look for it every time tho door
opens. In explanation of the resignation of
Chief Clerk Clarke yesterday aud his socalled
appointment to the position of revenue in
spector, it may be stated that there is no such
place as chief clerk of this bureau. The clerk
who performs the duties naturally attaching
to such position is an inspector, who is as
signed TO that work. Gen. Clarke retains tho
office to which ho was appointed, and is
merely assigned 10 new duties.