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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

officers and enlisted men, including militia
and volunteers, of tho military and naval
services Of tho United States" who served
sixty days in the war with Mexico, "or thirty
days in tho Creek war or disturbances of 1885
and 1886, or in tho Florida war with tho
seminoes, from 1895 to 1919, or in the Black
Hawk war of 1882" Each person included
in the class above described is to receive S. a
month.
1t is not surprising that the republican
members of the house should try to prevent
this bill from taking precedence Of other and
more important matters Of legislation. The
survivors of the Creek, Seminole, and Black
Hawk wars are not more needy than many
of tho wounded and invalid soldiers of the
late civil war who have been obliged to wait
their turn. As a question of policy, IL may
DO doubted whether the government ought
to undertake to pension the soldiers who
fought in the three Indian wars named
in this bill to tho exclusion Of thousands
who fought with equal gallantry in other
Indian wars, some of an earlier and some Of
later date. Why should tho men who
fought in the Black Hawk war of 1882 be
provided with pensions, while those who
fought in the Black Hawk war of 1927 are
loft to shift for themselves2 As q matter of
fact, the series Of murders, massscres, Skin.
mishes, and battles in northern Illinois and
Wisconsin, which are comprehended In
the BLACK Hawk war" occurred prior
to the year 1882. There was q real
Crock war; but it broke out in 1918 and was
concluded by Gen. Jackson, in somewhat
summary manner, in 1914. Thea Trainer of
the pending bill seems not to have been en-
tirely certain that there was Creek war in
1885 and 1886, and has thrown in the word
Disturbances by way Of caution. The Sem
mole war was fought mainly by the sold ers
Of the regular army, and there is no moro
reason for granting pensions for this service
than for any other Of the campaigns against
hostile Indians in which tho regular army
has been engaged for tho last fifty years.
Whatever merit there may be in the claim
of the surviving soldiers of the Mexican war
to be put on the pension roll, it ought to be
considered as an independent proposition. 1t
is quite certain that the bill as it now stands
will meet with determined opposition in both
houses of congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

Senators Vest and Cockrell, Speaker Car
Isle, and Representatives Springer and Nor
rison received the following telegram from
Santa Fe, N. NJ:
"rhe secretary Of New Mexico refuses to
administer the oath of office to legally elected
members of the territorial legislature as
sembled to-day, and assumes to decide the
election qualifications Of members against the
vote of majority holding legal certificates
of election. Will you assist us in maintain
ing our rights under the law against official
usurpation Of federal officers. We are ma
jority Of the council, composed of both politi-
cal parties, republicans and democrats.
"Signed: Franco Chavez (rep.), president;
Henry L. Warren (dem.), Charles Montaldo
(rep) }. j. Valdez (rep.), Franco Perea
(dem.y, Anthony Joseph dem J, II. Ii. White
hill (dem w
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
More Light Wanted.

Our democratic neighbor takes great In
terest in the affairs of the republican party.
Just now it is fretting its wicked soul over
the question Of republican presidential candi-
dates. AS an intimate friend of Mr.. Dorsey,
the Post feels justified in warning President
Arthur and Gen. Logan that in no event can
either expect the friendship or support of Mr..
Dorsey. The Post makes this assertion with
the air of confidential friend, and yet, if
rumor be not mistaken, the Post has not given
the entire list of talked-of presidential candi-
dates who are to be deprived of the warming
sunshine Of Mr.. DOrsey's friendship. THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has heard
that tho ranchman is equally as severe in his
remarks about the Posts long-standing re-
publican candidate, Mr., Blaine, declaring
that it was through his influence while secre-
tary of state that he Dorsey and Brady
were made the scapegoats in the star route
business, while other contractors, relatives OF
the Posts republican candidate for president
were permitted to go free. As the conGden'
tial friend of both Dorsey and Blaine the
Post should do them both justice. If Mr.
Dorsey is not foi Arthur, Logan, nor Blaine
will the Post crafty an anxious old world
by telling who he will support
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

THE steamer bearing the remains of Lieut..
De Long and his comrades has arrived in New
York harbor. Lieut.. HARDER has performed
his melancholy task we'll and expeditiously.
1t was long and arduous journey to the
frozen delta of the Lena and back, but no
difficulty was allowed to delay him in his
steady progress. Europe has paid
honor to the remains of the dead
at every stage toward our shores. 1t
is now the portion of their countrymen to
take up tho sad refrain. Due need of respect
will be awarded the memory of the dead, but
the soldierly qualities exhibited by Lieut..
HARDER and Ensign Shuttle in their long
tourney Of near $4,000 miles should not be
forgotten or go unrowarded. Americans
may well feel proud of the tact bravery, per-
severance, and endurance exhibited by these
officers in tho prosecution of their difficult
mission,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

The annual session of the Baltimore NJ. Z.
conference, which will be held in this city
at the beginning Of March, will probably be
the most important meeting of that body yet
held. 1t is the centennial meeting of the
conference. Many questions relating to a
revision of the discipline will be presented
to be referred to the general conference at
Philadelphia in May. The great local ques-
ton, however, is the determination of a site
for tho proposed female college, and it is to
be hoped that Washington will seize the OPP
portunity to have that institution located
within our own limits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

THE democratic majority in the first
branch of the Baltimore city council has
hit upon unique method of curing the di-
lemma in which the action of the republi-
cans and independents in breaking quorum
left them. Incapable of any legislative act,
they have assumed to suspend the rule requir-
ing two-thirds of all the members to constitute
a quorum, and then resolved that majority
of all the members constitutes majority for
the transaction of business. Following out
this beautiful scheme to its legitimate conclu-
sion, q single member could vote himself full
power to enact municipal Legislation if per-
chance all his associates should choose to
absent themselves from the council chamber
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

PENNsyLvArrA- gives tho first report in
the campaign Of 1884. 1t is true the elections
just held were municipal, but almost uni.
versally they were based on partisan lines.
Mr.. Carlisle and Mr.. Randall represent very
widely separated ideas on one of the issues
bound to enter largely into the presidential
fight, but it is not likely either will DO able
to extract any large amount of encourage
ment from the returns of Tuesday. For the
republicans, however. they are full Of pleas
ant augury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
The Wool Interest.

Columbus Delano, of Ohio, made an argu-
ment yesterday before the ways and means
committee in favor Of the restoration of the
duties on wool imposed in the tariff of 1867.
He spoke in behalf of the wool growers of
this country. He claimed that the new
duties were detrimental to the interests of
the wool growers, and characterized the act
of 1883 as an act of divorce between the wool
growers and wool manufacturers without
cause aud without alimony, and which ought
to be set aside. The divorce, he said was
granted for want of equity, and congress
should determine whether the interest was to
languish in several states.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
Beware, Bismarck.

IUTN
"If such seemingly improbable thing as war
should come" said an American gentleman living
In Tompkins square, 1--WE are well prepared for 1t,
OF course the fighting would be chiefly on the
water. During the last few years we have spent
millions on our navy and 1t will be very formid-
able on the ocean, Commissioner Coleman has
offered his mud fleet to the secretary Of the navy,
and the railway companies have offered to give
their ferry boats to the government to arm aud
place on the ocean as cruisers. Then there is the
old Constitution. New masts could be put on her
and she could be sent aaoat. A denomination of
the American navy before German seaport town
would strike terror into its defenders oyerRwe the
German government, and end the war"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

RUeG, the negro desperate, has been recap,
tured. There is but little doubt that he is
the auther of all the terrible murders and
outrages that have caused so much horror and
cape from prison few days since by jumping
from window forty feet above ground suf-
fciently illustrates the desperate character
of the man. Hanging is hardly an adequate
punishment for the crimes with which he is
charged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

THERE is no discounting the republcanism
of Philadelphia. Under ordinary circum-
stances municipal contests in the northern
cities have but little political significance.
Party lines are not strictly drawn, and very
frequently the result is controlled by purely
local issues. Even Philadelphia sometimes
turns down the republican candidates for city
offices and elects democrats because they hap
pen to be on the popular side of some munich
nal dispute. Whenever IL is deemed necea'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

Mr.. ELLIS should be disciplined at once
his implied doubt of the erudition of his
colleagues in congress. Who is it of his CO.
members that he thinks incapable of prepar-
ing curriculum for West Point2 Can it be
safely given out to the country that the
rulers of our country arc inferior in informa-
ton to the boys they have the privilege Of
nominating to West Point or Annapolis?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
Ole NTaiiultal RerllliIietlI.


nafyedition tby mnil, postage prcpaid), per year,
ssOO six months, $500; three months, $500. To
city subscribers delivered by carriet-Per year,
$500; per month, j0c.
Weekly edition postage prepaid, per year, $3.50
six months, 7jc.
Sample copies sent on application.
Remttancos may be made at our risk, either by
draft, express, postoce order, postal note or reg
htered letter. Money sent in any other way is at
he risk Of the person sending It, Address
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, ID. Q.
Entered nj The P. o. az second class mat mater.
Postage on single copies. cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
The Southern Railroad and Steamship
Associntion.

At yesterdays meeting of the Southern
Railroad and Steamship association it wa:
decided, after some further discussion, tc
continue the association upon its present
basis until the first of June until which date
an adjournment was taken, with view tC
adjusting all the questions in dispute. Sena
tor Brown, who presided, expresses the
opinion that all differences between members
of the association will be adjusted before the
next meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
Railway Mail Service Changes.

The postoflice department has made an
order removing H. J. McCusick, superinten
emit, eighth division railway mail service,
San Francisco, Cal, and promoting James l..
Wilder from assistant superintendent to di-
vision superintendent. Mr.. Wilder will
leave here Immediately for San Francisco.
Mr.. McCusick will leave the office in charge
OF the chief clerk until the arrival of Mr..
Wilder. Mr.. W. Z. Campbell, chief clerk,
sixth division, has been appointed assistant
superintendent vice Wilder, promoted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
A auestlon for BnrI.sdnIe.

tCNeOuT0 itTNtN'
Isn't Mr.. Barksdale the least bit impatient about
tho decision Of the Manning. Chalmers contested
election case? lie wanted 1t decided Friday,
then and there, on It's merits, 1t may be that this
shrowd gentleman thinks Manning has played
his hand too silky, and that Chalmers will get the
sent. His impatience is appreciated by Chalmers
who is anxious to get in us quickly as possible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
10 Attend the Reception or the Remains
or DE Long.

Secretary Chandler, the Russian minister,
Rear Admiral Nichols, Commodore Earl Eng
fish, Paymaster General Smith, Chief Engi.
neer Loring, Chief Constructor Wilson, and
Lieutenant Commander McCalla left Wash
ington yesterday for New York to par
ticipate in the ceremonies attending the re-
ception Of the bodies of Lieutenant Com
mander De Long and companions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

WHATEVER doubt may have been felt in
some quarters as to the truth of the report of
the return Of tho Lasker resolutions is bound
to be dispelled by the news of the publication
of tho text of Bismarck's communication in
the Berlin papers. Patriots may, however,
safely bottleup their wrath until we enjoy the
same privilege
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

The senate committee on claims yesterday
agreed to make an adverse report on the bill
introduced by Senator Brown to authorize
the court of claims TO hear and determine
tn claims of the state of Georgia for cotton
seized by the United States during the late
war This claim amounts in the aggregate
to about 100000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

SURROGATE ROLLINS, of New York, yes
terday rendered decision in q contested will
case sustaining the will, which gives the
great sum of $3,OOO,OOO to charitable uses.
The cases in which so large sum is devoted
to relieving suffering humanity are suf-
fciently scarce to render the event worthy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

IT is reported from San Francisco that the
governor of California will call an extra ses-
sion of tho legislature to take action to en-
force the payment of back taxes owed by the
Central Pacific Railway company. These
taxes are put at $1,O7l,OOO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

the chief officer Of that department. cabinet
officer, with the title of secretary Of agri-
culture, and the same salary us Is paid to
other heads Of departments. IL also provides
for an assistant secretary of agriculture, to be
paid tho same salary that is now paid to the
assistant secretary of the interior.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

At meeting Of the house committee on
public lands yesterday Representative Ander-
sons bill for the adjustment of the land
grants made by congress to aid in the con-
struction of railroads was made a special or
der for consideration next Tuesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
Department OF AgrleuIture.

Senator Plumb yesterday reported from the
committee on agriculture bill to provide for
the elevation of the department of agriculture
into an executive department, for making
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

THE convention for the selection of dele
gates to represent the district in the Chicago
convention will be held on the seventh of
April.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
An Additional Per Cent.

The treasury department has been notified
that tho president Of Mexico has issued a de.
cree imposing an additional duty of 5 per
cent. on all articles imported into Mexico,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

The secretary Of the treasury has appointed
George Garfield as superintendent of the
public building at Pensacola. Mr.. Garfield
is q first cousin of tho ex-presideht.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
Without His lar. Prcs.rv.r.

Phiddeiph,d CdR
Capt Paul Boynton was recently married to a
Chicago lady He is now swimming in the sea Of
mRtrimoDy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
CURRENT GOSSIP.
L'ENFANT TERRIBLE.

LENFANT TERRIBLE.
am beset by damsels fair
Too numerous 10 mention,
Aud all with burning words declare
Their hon'rAble intention.
And yet my lot is hard at best,
Since /, a bashful mister,
Am haunted by heartless pest
A horrid little sisterl
When pretty Jennie sees me home
With multfarious wooing,
Or when we ramble In the gloam
A billing and cooling,
She follows, as ON tireless winRs--
The guileful littlo praterl
And says such awful awful things,
positively hate herl
It's many q time that child has burst
Into the room and found me
With Jennie's lips in mine immersed
And Jennie's arm around mo;
IT'S then-that trying blushful time
That Jennie finds Il handy
To buy her silence for dime
With which to purchase candy.
She says pine for a mustache-- 80
That have corns aud bunions-
And then-while Jennie stands abash-
She adds that eat onions
Again. she tells my love-lorn miss
Though dispute the midget
She frequently has seen me kiss
Our hired girl, named Bridget
These odious tales, with childish care.
Are tattled to my lovers,
And with zest are told whene'er
A new one she discovers;
And so my leap-year now presents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
hmusenents.

EATfoHAL-Mr. John Mccullough.
FoRD's.-The Hanlons
CoNIQuE.-Harry Montague.
DIME MUsEuN.-Matineea and evening performance
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
roRp's-cHARLrs wYNpHAM.

The sale Of reserved seats for next week
will commence this morning at Ford's opera
house for Charles Wyndham and hio Criterion
comedy company. Nothing can be more
charmingly enjoyable than the acting of this
celebrated company, who each and every ono
is finished artist. Nothing can DO more
smooth, moro brilliant, moro finished in style,
or more humorously done than the work of
the Criterion company, under tho leadership
of Mr.. Wyndham. This gentleman stands
at the head of light comedy, both hero and
abroad,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21
ANIuSENfENrS.
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OPERA

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OPERA.
Monday night the great Nilsson will appear
ut the National In limited engagement Of
four nights of grand opera. The work will be
Faust" aud with Nine. Nilsson will appear
Signors Campanini, Novara Contini, Kasch-
man, the latter's first appearance hero, and
Mesdamos Scalchi and Lablache. Tuesday
evening Lucia will DO given with Sem.
brich rs Lucia. her first appearance 10 Wash
ington. Wednesday night, ia Gioconda" is
the opera, with Nilsson, Scalchi, and Stagno
all in the cast. On Thursday night, tho
favorito don Giovanni" Sale of tickets for
single seats commences this morning at &
O'Clock.
Henry Irving will open an engagement for
q week at tho National, beginning March g.
Subscription sale will begin at the box
office of the National tomorrow morning at
o'clock
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-21

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1884.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

kicked by horse at Ridgeway re
Gently, is not dead as reported, but
stands fair chance TO recover.
Mayor Jones has fine new car
riage horse. None more command
ing of public attention in the city.
-Chas. Ferrin spent last Thurs
day in this city on business.
Miss l.. Harvey, who has been
teaching the primary department of
the Linden schools for the past eight
months, resigned on Friday last.
She went to Dakota on Monday,
where she will be united in wedlock
to Mr.. Henry McCrady, of Cobb.
Miss Susie Craze, of Linden, was
to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Frank Daniels, after an alb
sence of over thirty years in Cali.
fornia, returned last week to spend
a few weeks with friends and rela-
tives in Linden
Mrs. Will Lanyon (nee Miss
Millie Spratler) of Pittsburg Kan
sas, is here for a visit with her par
ents and old chums; came Saturday,
accompanied by Miss Ella Lanyon,
who has been down there visiting
for some months; also by Miss Mary
daughter of Josiah Lauyon, of that
place.
DR.. Eastman is home from his
trip to Washington, and on deck for
duty.
Rev VIM. Jacks is attending
the p. M. Conference at Albion, as
delegate. He will take a run up to
Portage and vicinity before return
ing home.