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National Republican., 1883-03-05
THE NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB.
Encouraging Prospects Tor Most Sue
ccssfuI Spring Meeting.

encouraging HrOspeets for most Suc-
ccssfuI Spring Meeting.
From present indications the spring meet.
ing of the National Jockey club, which begins
May Is, will be the most successful one in its
history. Nearly $50 horses are nominated for
the fixed events, which are eight in number.
There are entries from Virginia, Maryland,
South Carolina, Georgia, Missouri, Texas,
Louisiana, New York, New jersey Connecti-
cut, and Pennsylvania
The Analostan stakes, a mile and quarter,
for three year olds, has fifteen entries; the
Youthful stakes, for two year olds one-half
mile, has eighteen entries the army and navy
stakes, for three year olds has sixteen entries,
comprising all the good horses that were ever
successful last year as two year olds; for the
selling stakes, one and One-eighth miles,
there are twenty-six nominations, and
for the national handicap, one mile and one
eighth, thirty-One horses have been entered.
For the Washington cup, two and one quarter
miles, Nettle, Compensation, Ella Wariield,
Brunswick, Hilarty, Gold Ring Free Gold,
Hartford, and Inianta are among the contest
ants. The Mount Vernon stakes has fifteen
entries and the diplomatic stakes twelve
There will be twelve purse events and fouI
steeplechases, besides the races above noted.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

WIGGINs remains firm in his prediction of
n fearful storm on the ninth, tenth, and elev-
enth of this month. There is funny side
to Virgins, but his assumption of pro-
phetic Importance is not without its seri-
Gus effect. His ignominious defeat last
month has not served to deprive him
of credit with certain classes of people, who
are letting him do their business damage.
At several points along the Atlantic coast
the fishers are lying idle rather than put out
for trips that would extend beyond the dates
he has named for grand disturbance; and
accounts arc given of several similar cases oi
expensive foolishness in other lines. There
is no way of preventing the publication oi
prophecies by quacks, but there ought to be
common sense enough abroad to rob them oi
the power to do damage.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

The irreprcssible Mr.. Henry Labouchere,
of the London Trmh is out in an article in
the Fortnighty Rcricw advocating a general
upsctting of everything in England Among
other reforms he wants the house of peers
abolished, the established church thrown over
board and the wages for royalty reduced.
Mr.. Labouchcrc, it is said, is coming to this
country in April to see about a lawsuit in
Richmond When he has settled that it will
be in order for him TO knock over thrones and
abolish titles,
National Republican., 1883-03-05
MINntnhln ~, ina Conrnn.

Hon. Emory speer, of Georgia, was on Sat.
urday presented with beautiful and costly
gold watch. The inscription tells tho "whc
and why" of it.
Presented to Hon. Emory Specr by his friend,
from the 9th district of Georgia, now in Wash.
ington, u. c., in recognition Of his distinguished
public services, and in token OF our own friend
ship and esteem,
The present came from young men who
have been watching the drift of politics in
the south, especially in their own state. They
believe that Mr.. Spcer is doing great work
in making his break from bourbonism, and
this expression signifies that he will have Q
following in his independent course that viii
astonishing the old inhabitants.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
Indictments by the Grand Jury.

The grand jury on Saturday afternoon
brought in lot of indictments, twenty-one
in all, and were discharged for the term, be-
ing highly complimented by Judge Wylie for
the efficiency with which they had performed
their duty. Among these indictments We're
several against the ex-detectives, which will be
found elsewhere, and one each for the follow
ing parties: Simon A. Burkley, for house
breaking in the night William Jones' house
breaking in the night William i. Keys, per
Jury; David A. Smith and Oscar Lee, forgery
Mary L. Smith, violating the pension law
Francis A. Mcclure, forgery; Isadore Mendel
and Lnsenh Mover, false nretences.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

Mr.. KNOTT, ofsKentucby, made q fair ap-
peal to tho house in behalf of the bonded
spirits bill, but Mr., White, from the same
state, was OH the alert, and killed it. The
house had come to think better of this de-
mand for relief, and doubtless the bill would
have passed could vote have been taken
upon it, The satisfaction of White was ap.
parently greater than any other enjoyed by
him during the entire session.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
The nrorlex-prury Elonemsnt.

The recent elopement Of Mr. George Drury
and Miss Ida Moxley continues to be almost
the sole topic Of conversation inSouth Wash
ington. A Sunday paper yesterday announced
that Miss MoXleY had been discovered by her
father at GIG New Jersey avenue and taken to
her original abiding place, on Union street.
A REPUBLICAN, reporter penetrated the dis
NAL and dreary darkness of Union street last
night and endeavored to interview the father
of the young lady. 81 have no statement to
make, nor any information to give" said Mr..
Monkey. The reporter eventually discovered
that Ida was at home, but whether as plain
Miss Moxley or happy Mrs. prury it is inn
possible to say.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

IN France official dishonesty is severely
punished. NM. Bontoux and FEEDER, respoc-
lively president and manager of the defunct
Union Generale have each been sentenced to
term Of imprisonment. They did not misap.
propriate dollar; they arc really fined and
imprisoned for watering the stock of the COM
pany. They issued and over issued bonds
they did a thing that hundreds of New York
brokers do every day, and Tor which
there is no law to punish them
but the French, who are, perhaps,
the most truly honest people in the world,
recognized an ohense against the spirit if not
the letter Of the law, and instead of falling
upon the subordinates as the case generally
is in this country, they coolly nabbed the prin-
c!pals and forced an exhibit of the whole affair,
and finding that these two men had traded
upon fictitious values for years, they metcd
out heavy punishment The French law
heads off monopolists in way unknown to
Americans.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THE election of Senator Edmunds to the
Office of president of the senate is at this
time a more marked honor than has ordi-
narily been tho case when a president pro
tempore has been chosen, and the man Gle.
waited to this place was accorded the honor by
selection so natural that every ono will
take it as q matter of course. If the election
of a president for the senate were left to the
entire country instead of being confined to
the body over which he is to preside, doubt
less Mr.. Edmunds would have been the choice
National Republican., 1883-03-05

MR. JOAQUIN MILLER has written very
uudignifed and fault finding letter in a
Washington paper about the government
bonds which he wishes duplicated, Mr.,
Miller has perfect right to complain, and in
Apint too--but Mr., Miller's complaint is not
one caculated to evoke much sympathy.
First, IL is too long; second it is too egostic
third, it Is too rambling, lie introduces per-
sonal compliments from tho Rev. Dewitt Tai
mage, which is n great violation of good taste
and good sense in Mr. Miller, Hcsays that he
went bathing in the river Jordan with the
National Republican., 1883-03-05
For The Gentle Contributor.

Our generous contributors must bear with
u.s. for all that comes in cannot be published,
Many of their contributions we would gladly
use if We had space, while Others would not
be printed if in their stead we were COM
PEELED to print congressional speeches, Many
are so long that we have never thought of at
tempting to read them, while others are so
illcgiblo that they are ineligible as candi-
dates for reading, Some are waiting to
take their turn, and others arc now reduced
to ashes. The correspondence with the editor
on the subject of publishing communications
previously received, which were unsolicited,
is likely to get behind hand so far as his part
is concerned. The "huiTy" friends who scold
as if they had authority over this paper,
which the editor had defel, are amusing.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
The Street sycepers.

Notwithstanding the fact that the contract
under which the streets should bo cleaned
expressly stipulates that the work shall be
performed "aftcr 10 o'clock p. M" tho dust
machines perambulatc the principal thorough
fares in broad daylight, disfguring the streets
and avenues with their hdeous presence and
destroying the tempers of dust laden pedes.
trians with clouds of malodorous, pulvcrizcd
concrete. Complaints long, loud, and some.
times irrovcront, are constantly uttered, YET
the nuisance remains undated. As the con.
tract provides that "no payment shall be
made for any work" in which the stipula
tions arc not "strictly complied with" IL
would seem that it is within the power of the
authorities to control these independent mon
strosities and limit their capacity for annoy
ance.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

A RETIRED army officer may now hold
Office in the territories without changing his
relation to the army. Under the law of COM
pulsory retirement it was necessary to pass
this or change the title of the other law, SO
that it would read, "An act for shelving army
officers and mailing them to the shelf"
National Republican., 1883-03-05
The preAi,leut.

The President came to the capitol between
0 and 10 o'clock Saturday night, accompanied
by the members of his cabinet and occupied
the presidents room," near the senate
chamber, for the purpose of promptly exam
ing all bills presented for his approval. The
tariff bill received his signature at 3 o'clock.
He drove to the white house about 6 o'clock,
but returned to the capitol again at 10 o'clock
and remained to the close.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
A Can for inc Death Angel.


Bob Toombs is again boring the country,
Being asked the other day why he did not accept
tho pardon offered him by the government he re-
piled: "why d-n them, have not pardoned
them yetW Ifsome public spirited man will only
hit this man with n base ball bat he can draw on
us for a large sum of money, We are becoming
very weary awaiting Israel to touch Toombs for
the final summons,
National Republican., 1883-03-05

ONE of the most important bills that failed
of passage was the Dinglcy shipping bill. A
little more time for conference would have
settled the differences and produced law
calculated to correct abuses which deter capi,
tai from investment in the ocean carrying
business. The bill was the result of special
committee which sat last summer.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
A Gnd DcniIl.

The senate committee on commerce re.
ported back the river and harbor bill Satur-
day afternoon with an explanatory report
Mr.. ingalls, moved that the report accom-
panyng the bill be printed and lie on the
table" which motion prevailed. That action
carried the bill over uutil Sunday, and killed
it as effectually as though every senator voted
squarely against it on final passage.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
Telcnh0ne poIes Cut Down.

The people of lie Droit park are now happy
and rest at peace from the recent excitement
over tho erection of telephone poles in their
park. They were not satisfied with getting
rid of the poles in the park, but wanted those
on Boundary street. which they ascertained
were erected without permission also re-
moved. The commissioners ordered this done,
and the telephone company not complying,
National Republican., 1883-03-05

bonds in his pocket, and they were thereby in
jured. No doubt oft Cold water is very in
furious to most valuablos. If Mr.. Miller had
stated his case in few vigorous and pointed
sentences it might have helped his cause But
a column and half of egotism and complaint
helns few men.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1888.
The weather To-Day.

For he middle atlantic states, including the Dis.
tric Of Columbia fair wedtier noHheriy ueerfng 10
tdstery winds stationery iouer temperature, higher
pressure.
Fair uedther is indicated on Tuesday In NeD Eng
land. and rain orsno,o IN The lake region, and rain
IN The Ohiorancy, Tennessee, and the Guy states
Yesterdays thermomoter.-7n. n. m 295o; IL n. M,
400; Up. m, 4i5o; Up. M, 377o; il p. M, 2s7o;
maximum. 1919; minimum, 2s7'. No rainfall in
"a hours
National Republican., 1883-03-05
N. Y. REPUBLICAN, ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Saturday NIght-A Number OF
Committees Appointed.

committees Appothtcu'
The New York Republican State association
held their regular monthly meeting Saturday
night, Hon. A. NJ. Clapp in the chair. No.
business beyond routine was done, except the
election of committees. They are rs follows
Committee on campaign-H. II. Brewer, S. Cas-
sell, j. W. Dnvy, J, b. Brewer, C.. NJ. Levy, J. L.
Henpel, Emil Huck, w, G. Evans, A. Hendricks,
n Looran, Z. Snow, +. c. Burrhus, IL. J. Pierce, ].
II. Reeve, L, NJ Bentley, L. 5. Winnie, G. d, Sloan,
l.. D, Lanborn, j.. II. Hitchcock, r. NJ. Patrick,
r. Wilson. p. H. Eaton, d. II. Davis, j. l., Lake,
W. d. smith, J. g, Wall, b. p Murray, S. j. Sea-
man, W. l.. Trembly, DR. II. a. Dobson, G. II
Sthuleis, II. Ii. Clapp, and p, II. Burghardt. En-.
rollment committee, Messrs. 4. g. hensey, silas
j. Dewey Memo WlXon, w. A. Mann, g. V. N
Ogden, II, j, Clifford, L, Fuller Thomas ]. Alleger
David Cramner, J. H. Pickell 7. g. Hallowan
William Washington. 4. Cleycs,
Transportation committee-Messrs. ]. II. Car
miencke. DR.. H. c. Porter, w. II. Hills, X. q,
Lowry, o. +. Davis NJ. Gardiner, l.. NJ Saunders,
oren Riley, l., IL. Rose, +. A. Gee, Alex. sealey.
The association then adjourned until thu
first Saturday in May.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THE senate efrectually struck from tn G
sundry civil bill the proposition to repeal the
pre-emption laws. In the house it was cx-
planned that the homestead hw provided all
necessary means for taking up and settling
vclopcd reasons for leaving the laws us they
stand in regard to this matter.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THE bill creating three additional land
districts in Dakota did not pass until the last
day, but the fact of its enactment will not
escape the watchful eyes of some gentlemen
who arc ready to westward ho!"
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THE river and harbor bill was the only
appropriation which failed and that was the
only one not urged by the President. In fact,
the secretary of war was not anxious to have
a river aud harbor bill passed.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

In all matters of general legislation the
congress just adjourned followed the recon-
mendations made by President Arthur in
his message, and all the important sugges-
tions in that document were followed,
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THE forty-sevcnth congress was unusually
liberal to this district, Every appropriation
asked for by the commissioners was granted
at the recent session, and for one year at least
the administration of affairs will not be ham
pered because of scarcity of funds.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

on Saturday a gang Of men, under tho super
intcndent Of streets, proceeded 10 cut them
down and make kindling wood Of them. Mr..
Scott Smith, president OF the LeDroit Park
Property Owners association, and Mr. George
|. Prindle, woro the moving spirits in this
matter, and deserve the thanks of the park
peoDlc
National Republican., 1883-03-05

DIR. CARVER beat Bogardus, at Louisville,
Ay one bird; but the other day, at Chicago, he
beat him by three, Mr. Bogardus might as
well put away his shooting irons until DIR.
Carver gets out of tho country.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

SOME of the bills were sadly in need of q
tomorrow in the legislative day. The sena-
tors had way of putting Off till tomorrow
what they intended should not be done at all.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

NOTHING can be of greater importance to
the welfare of this community than good
county roads. The approaches to the city
have lately been almost impossible, greatly
to the dctrimcnt of trade.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
rn CITY sunsCnrnrRs.

THE DAuY RrruBMcAN delivered 10y carriers to
my part OF the city and suburbs, regularly and
carly nt the following rates:
Ter Month. .'''.'''''..''.'.''''.''.'' 90
Per Sl.tO
Fer coo
National Republican., 1883-03-05
He wIII live Through ~.

Several of the Pennsylvania newspaper
correspondents are "going for" Senator
Mitchell, charging him with q lack of nerve
and asserting that he deliberately lodged n
vote on the tariff by the pretense that he was
paired with a man he knew would have voted
against the bill. The Pennsylvania senti-
ment was hostile to the bill to the last
National Republican., 1883-03-05

that there is no congressional objection to
bridging all the rivers in Georgia The rail-
ways arc of more importance than the rivers
nowadays as means Of transportation.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THE news comes from Madagascar that the
queens husband has been appointed prime
minister. Few attain that position in that
cou untry.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
A Warming to pemoerats.

hUTlaUa JItY JOUTTIUI'
An Arkansas legislator jumped into the
river at Little Rock yesterday and was drowned.
We have no knowledge Of q more deadly thing
than the application Of water to democratic
member of O western legislature.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

THERE was fitness (sincc death must Gomez
in the close of Alexander II. Stephens's life on
he same day with the close of the last of the
many congresses Of which he had been men,
National Republican., 1883-03-05
LONDON AND PARIS.

THE REPUBLICAN will he found on file nt the
American Exchange in Europe, No. Ii0 Strand
London; the American Exchange in Paris, No 30
Boulevard dcs Capucincs
National Republican., 1883-03-05

II Josiah Aliens wife were resident of
Washington city she would never read her
Bible at night without dcnouncing our alleged
gas as "meaner'n puslcy."
National Republican., 1883-03-05
A warning to John Jasper.

K0cNtSIcT IosI'
Marvin C, Flanders lectured at Kendall
Thursday night and attempted TO prove that the
earth Is Nat. He was unsuccessful.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
FOLLOWING a Tidal Wave.

The salvation army is passing through
Pennsylvania TO the tunes, "My Grandfather's
Clock and My Father and Mother Were Irish"
A Pennsylvania soul, 1t appears can only be saved
by the most extraordinary means.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
NEW YORK nrFICE.

Tho New York oflcc OF THE REPUBLICAN is at
Room g. Tribune building, where files of TmE RE
PUBLICAN and nll necessary information relating
10 advertisements can be obtained.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

IT appears from the readiness with which
the law for bridging the ogechee, ocOnec
ockmulgee, and ChattahoOche rivers passed
National Republican., 1883-03-05

PRESIDENT DAVIS, of tho senate, retired
gracefully, after an administration marked by
ability and fairness.
National Republican., 1883-03-05

Ecmitnnccs may be made nt our risk, either by
draft, express, post.oncc order. registered let.
tcr Money sent in any other way is ut the risk Of
the person sending IT, Address,
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National Republican., 1883-03-05

IT was remarkably frcsh.loolzing house
yesterday for ono with but three hours recess
after an all-night session.
National Republican., 1883-03-05
Like IA Liars

March came in good deal like Oscar Wilde
went out,
National Republican., 1883-03-05
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National Republican., 1883-03-05

Mr.. LAWYER REED gets $4,000 for defend.
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National Republican., 1883-03-05
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-03-10

baid persisted in calling him, became im- mehsely popular during his sojourn. The drawing-room had never looked so lively as il did when he was chatting away in his broken English with Ada and Lucy, or singing a splendid second to Louisa's clear soprano and at other times the gentlemen would seacs him the mysser- ics of billiards or whist, and Hortensia would get hold of him for half an hour to discuss Luther and the Reformation, a subject which John DAcre still refused to take up with anything like sufficient interest
 The doetor was coaxed into remaining with them till over the New Year, and enjoyed a splendid week of skating, curl ing, and other winter sports. Aud then he went away, with many expressions of friendship and regret at parting, and leaving his patient almost we'll ana strong again.
 The other gentlemen also left on the same day, promising to return before long to see how their cousin fared. But John Dacre easily persuaded the ladies to remain month or two longer, that they might assist in preparations for the we'd ding.
 And. when the first violets of the year were shyly peeping out from sheltering hooks, qulet but happy party gathered in the parish church and afterward in the gray old Grange to celebrate the union of two true and loving hear,s-John Dacre and Janet Thorpe.
 When the last carriage had rolled aw ay that night, and ali the visitors were gone. Squire Dacre stood listening to the merry peal of bells from the village below, and watching the blazing bonhres and other signs of rejoicing there. The hand of his sweet young wife was locked in his, and her head rested on his shoulder
 :" Are you sorry to be left alone again, darling. he whispered-"a alone with me =
 Mrs. Dacre raised her bright eyes 10 her husbands face, and gave him only the sime answer as she had given him once before.
 - You know, John you do not need me to tell you .'-E.reAlNge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-03-10
Debased Journalism.
Sprlngaele Sunday News.

Springfield Sunday News
 Some sawed-otf specimen of humanity, a pop,nJay. vessel of fro,h. a wIthered stump oi once green stem. by some abuse of fortune, Is put in control of a newspapers columns, and airs and dis plays his opinions with the pomp and parade of a vain judiciary. The common sense people soon see the nothingaess, the silly pretense and cheap iins l of the fellows opinions. and ,heysSdespise him and his paper. Through such inordinaie asses journalisms Is damage and debased
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-03-10
The English Idea of a Washer.
Detroit Chaf.'

They are beginning to understand the word "masher over in England, all though they huve undoubtedly long had the real article. Loa.'on ZyaIA sizes up a masher: "He IS fungus. not an hon. est mushroom, or even respectable toad stool, but wet. spongy and unwhole- some emanation from sotien and poi sonous soil. Ridicuiously ovc,dressed, s,arched up 10 the very eyeiids, smo,h- sTed like girl Tn jewely. deeked out with flowers ike fooiman. idiouc in countenance and sparse in eons ersation, with a knobby suck to suck. he has be- come ar observed form of social cold veai''