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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The personnel Of the Washington police
will compare favorably with that of any
other city in the country. The majority of
the force is composed Of able-bodied, intolli-
gent, and respectable men, who have
always shown n laudablo readiness for
prompt and fearless discharge of their
duty. Most of them have been
selected with special reference to their physi-
cal fitness for the arduous and perilous
nature of the service, and justice to them
requires it to be said that on no occasion
where they have had fair opportunity have
they failed in the requirements Of thoir Office.
But the best police force in the world, under
q management notorious for its imbecility,
and under the leadership Of a chief who con-
tomptuously snaps his finger at tho law, is
powerless to protect life and property.
Handicapped by tho incubus of q head whose
arrogance is equaled only by his stupidity, the
finest body of men is simply an awkward
squad, provoking the laughter of shrewd
criminals and the apprehension Of citizens
that safety has fed. In the face of such a
shameful condition crime runs riot law
breakers go unwhipped of justice, and the
inhabitants must stand upon their own
defense. Such is not an exaggerated picture
of the state to which the capital city has
been brought by tho weak and vacillating
course of chief the conspicuous feature of
whose administration has been his own utter
unfitness for the office. He is law
breaker himself, for he conceals the
record of crimes from the public
when the law expressly provides that
they shall be open to public inspection. How
can you expect to prevent the violation of
law by man who uses his official position to
defantly violate it himself? Tho spectacle
of chief of police setting such fashion is
not pleasing one
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

DIR. J. N. BLANToN, commissioner OF agri-
culture of Virginia, has been legislated out
of Office. He is probably the best qualified
man for the place that can be found in the
whole state Of Virginia, and is widely known
and highly esteemed among the leading
agricultursts in other states. Being read.
juster, the bourbons decided that no must
go. When no was renominated for a second
term the senate refused to confirm him, and
then the law creating the Office was changed
so as to deprive the governor of the appoint
ing power and vested it in tho legislature.
Gov. Cameron vetoed the bill yesterday, but
ID was promptly passed over the veto by q
two.thirds vote.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

AN esteemed evening contemporary pune
lures the marrow bone of crying evil in
the following incisive way:
The Critic wants to know what tho police de.
partment expects to accomplish by suppressing
police news.
Whether It is not a fact that several very impor-
tant robberios within the past ten days have been
withheld from tho public.
Whether one Of tho robberles did not occur at
one of our principal hotels, aud whether the ari-
Giles stolen were not diamonds.
Whether in another case the facts were not sup
pressed because the thief was member OF the
family of the party who was robbed.
Whether 1t would not be well for the citizens
committee to inquire into existing police
methods.
Whether the rumor has any foundation that
jobs are put up by certain police officials for the
purpose of making cases.
Tho Critic might also have inquired whether
1t is possible for even an unusually good body
of policemen to accomplish satisfactory re-
suits while working under system noted
chiefly for imbecility, stupidity, and indif-
ference to the public welfare.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

ATHLETIC sports at colleges, when confined
within reasonable bounds, are beneficial and
worthy Of encouragement, but certainly it
seems the faculty of any institution that per-
mits sport so rough as to endanger life are
very remiss in their duty. In the class boxing
contests at Yale college, hold on Saturday,
the eighth instant, a young student was SC
badly injured by a powerful blow that, after
lying unconscious for nearly week, he died
yesterday. This shocking occurrence Ger.
tainly ought to bring about reform in the
rough style of athletic diversion permitted al
Yale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

NeU York Herald interuieU lOah H. b. C2dfin.
share the general conviction Of the country
that the administration of President Arthur is n
most agreeable surprise, He has shown himself
an able, dignifed, conservative chief magistrate,
bearing himself with perfect propTiety and meet
inc absolutely the obligations Of his oath to exc
cute the laws Of the land. Nounexpected changes
In any line have startled the country Everybody
and everything are in harmony and In the enjoy
ment ola most gratifying prosperity. Mr.. Arthur
stands strong and firm in the sincere regard OF
substantial men
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

THE rumor that Wade Hampton is to in
troduce resolution into the senate to pre-
sent a gold medal to Fitz-John Porter for
having through his superior knowledge and
mastery inactivity, saved the. army of the
Potomac from the maliciously premeditated
destruction planned by Gen. Longstreet, al
the second battle of Bull Bun in 1862, lack.
confirmation. 1t is believed, however, that
should Mr.. sewell or Mr.. Hoar offer some.
thing of the kind tho senator would not feel
called upon to flibuster against its passage
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

WHILE the English at Tamanieb were do.
molishing the valorous Arabs, tho French, by
q bit of skillful strategy, were achieving as
marked success over the Chinese at Bac-Ninh.
At both places tho enormous superiority of
European arms and military methods were
strikingly demonstrated. Its doubtful ifmore
absolutely reckless bravery was ever shown
on battle field than that exhibited by osman
Digna's wild warriors, but II spear or a sword
no matter how CALAMITY welded, stands but
little chance when opposed to Martini
Henry rife in the hands of one as brave as
the English soldier.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
KEEP it dark.

II is seldom that so fine an opportunity
for speechmaking presents itself in the house
as the private calendar afforded yesterday.
The bill granting pension of $500 to Mrs.
Me!kleham, granddaughter of Thomas JefIor-
SON. was the first that came up, and tho
del alto consumed the whole afternoon.
There was lofty sentiment on the one side
and hard common sense on the other. The
fame Of Jefferson, his inestimable services to
his country the declaration of independence,
md kindred matters of history, received due
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

with the example of their superiors before
their eyes can It be cause for wonder that
even the prison guards and the clerks in the
various offices are found to be in the enjoy
ment of special incomes derived from black
mail and extortion. Tho whole thing forms
a sweet picture of democracy on its native
heath, SO to speak. On small scale it is
what might DO looked for IL tho hungry
hordos should gain control of the boundless
possibilities bound up in the control of the
national revenues.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Che Iatipltal KrpllhIitan
WASHINGTON. u G.

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The news columns contain tul and accurate reports
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being In every Cusp rom the smulrI to NE brgnos,
to give TnE FNCIs IN thr mos, 'onNoheI'' "''u ~
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The editorial mage Ia vigorously and uncompromis-
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
The Lie SAYING Service.

Tho bill introduced in the senate yesterday
to authorize the secretary of the treasu ny to
establish number Of additional lite saving
stations on the sea and lake coasts of the
United States provides for the establishment
of such stations at or near Cape Page, Mass;
at or near Cuttyhunk, Mass, on the north
west side of Block island. X. l., between
Point Judith, at Watch Hill, Il. l.; on Fish
ors island, i. !. Sound; at or near Fisher
mans island, Va; ut or near Oak island, N.
g.; at or near Plum island, in Lake Michi-
gan; at South Mauitou island in Lake Michi-
gan; at South Chicago, Hi at or near Bots
Biauc island, on the straits Of Maekinaw, aud
ut or near Point Adams, Greg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

THE Fitz-John Porter bill has come back
to the house for concurrence in senate
amendment. 1t cannot DO taken up out of
the regular order except by unanimous con-
sent or by suspension Of the rules, which
requires a two-thirds vote. If the opponents
of the bill exercise duo vigilance, it may
share the fate of other bills which are never
reached
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
The Presidents wise Course.

= NTTFIWJV ITEFVF VVENFTF'
The truth seems to be that the good sense and
fairness Of President Arthur have ut last recon-
ciled the factions In New York. Gen, Grant tried
1t, but did not succeed, Itseemed impossible, and
never was the outlook for harmony 80 dark as in
the fall OF 1881. year later the situation was
substantially unchanged. The defeat OF Judge
Folger showed that the distrust and rancor of the
year before still existed. But 1888 revealed re-
action. AT last the wise course Of the President
had borne fruit and as time rolls on It is becom
ing more and more evident that with Arthur as
standard bearer New York would no longer be u
dnuhtf tl state
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

IT is intimated by democratic editors that
Jefferson Davis's Acknowledgement is the
cause of his unrepentant utteranccs. Mr..
Davis should remember that his disfran-
chised state is shared by a great many
estimable colored citizens in and about the
towns of Danville, Va, and Hazlehurst, Miss
But, upon reflection, it may not be consoling
to the ex-prcsident of the ex.confederacy to
be classed with these citizens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Mr.. SAMUEL J. TILDEN remarked to a
newspaper correspondent the other day that
She reformed the politics of New York city
ten years ago." 1t is about time he was try
ing his hand again.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

expressed his meaning and sill have kept
within parliamentary rules 1t is to be
hoped that before the appropriation bills are
all passed he will take another occasion to
amplify his views in regard to the esoteric
and exoteric schools of philosophy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

EXTRACT from latest primer; Do you SEQ
that post across the street? 1t is lamp
post. Is the post put there to hold the lamp?
Oh, no. the post is not put there to hold the
lamp. 1t is put there for the poor police
man to lean on. Tho poor policeman is
suppressing crime. ..r.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

. The chief of police gets no sympathy or
support from the majority of the active men
on the police force in his attempt to override
law and tho rights of the people. The ma
jority of tho men are good citizens and
brave men,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Democratic Methods,

The report of the New York legislative
committee, which has been investigating tho
management of the affairs of the city of New
York. presents an interesting picture of demo-
cratic methods, 1t can hardly be called q
surprising exhibit for no moderately we'll
informed person could doubt that corruption
and extravaganza prevails in the municipal
government of the metropolis. The city Is
SO big and 80 wealthy, and its better classes
so immersed in the rush of its enormous
traffic or tho enjoyment of their wealth,
that q few millions, moro or less, stolen
annually and divided up among
the plunderers from abroad who
mostly fill its Offices excites no particular
thought of resistance. The average New
Yorker knows precious little about his city
government and cares less. Having never
known what a good, clean, honest admins
tration Of its affairs means, he is pretty we'll
satisfied to go on his way, knowing that the
plunderers are shrewed enough to leave a
sufficient portion of tho city revenue to pay
gas bills, keep the streets in tolerAble condi'
tion, pay interest on the city debt, and main
tain an ordinarily inefficient police force Il
is not likely that anybody will be greatly
surprised to be informed that democratic
clerk and sheriff steal from thirty to fift!
thousand dollars per annum, Considering thu
amounts they have to pay Tammany anC
the other democratic organizations that par
eel out the offices by II rule of percentag
based upon the number of voters they con
troll, the figures really seem modest. No
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

IT was Caligula, the tyrant who hung the
Roman laws on high pillars SO the people
could not read thom. Our chief Of pVlioo
digs hole in a cellar in which he covers
up the names of criminals SO the people
cannot see them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

WANTED-sealed proposals for furnishing
dark lanterns to the Washington police. The
utmost sccresy preserved. No names given
away. Apply to the chief Of police.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
KEEP il dark.

EXTRACT from the latest primer: See the
man. He is on the doorstep. Is no asleep?
oh, no, he is not asleep. He is apoor police
man. He is not asleep. He is suppressing
crime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The law expressly says the books of the
police department shall be opened to public
inspection. But Chief of Police Dye says
they shall not. And Dye is bigger than the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
CURRENT GOSSIP.



Abou Dye Pasta, major Of police,
Awoke ono night from deep official peace,
And saw within the darkness Of his room
Caused by the gaslighrs failure 10 illume)
Old Satan writing In volume old
Extensive gall had made Dye Pasha bold,
And so he raised himself up in his bed
And to the appsrition thus he said
What writest thou In that peculiar book ?"
The demon sized him up with one short look,
Ana SAID, THE names of those whom Satan loves
the best"
And is mine one ~ quoth Pasha. may, not SOL
Replied the evil one. Then murmured low
The guardian Of the peace; 81 pray thee then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow.men
Too iondy to annoy them with arrest,
But lets their evil dolngs be suppressed
The vision wrote and vanished. The next n,Sbt
He came again with an electric light,
And showed the names whom Satan loved the
best,
And lol bye Pasha's name led all the rest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

TIE public is heartily in sympathy with
the police reform movement inaugurated by
TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

CLOTHED with q little brief authority, our
chief Of police has head on him bigger than
the head Of the army.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

IF the senate and house OF REPRESENTATIVES
should pass a resolution of inquiry into the
conduct of the police department of the dis
trict, headquarters would doubtless promptly
pass counter resolution to investigate con-
press
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
THE MORGAN CONCERT.

On Monday evening Mr.. George W. Morgan
and Miss Maud Morgan will give an organ
and harp concert at the Congregational
church, assisted by Miss Alice Keller, a
soprano soloist. Mr.. Morgan himself is con-
sidored one of the greatest organists in the
world, and his daughter has met with favor
able criticism as a brilliant harpist. Miss
Keller has q voice of much sweetness and
range The concert is both a musical and
Rncial hYent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
KEEP IL dark.

BY what law does thief and housebreaker
enjoy the immunity of having his name kept
out of the newspapers? Information fur
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
CARL FAELTEN.

Prof. Carl Faelten's third piano recital will
take place at Msrini's hall on Monday even
ing. Prof Faelten has presented the roper
toiro of thirty recitals, from which six
numbers will be selected, in accordance with
tho wishes of a majority of correspondents.
The numbers are not yet announced, but the
entire thirty-fve recitals have been distin-
guished for excellence, hence the plebiscit
programme will certainly be good. or Prof.
Faelten's ability as pianist it is needless to
sneak
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The bunko steerer is abroad in Washington
But he need not fear. The police will keep
it dark,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

NArIoHAL.-Maude Granger.
FoRps.-"Young Mrs. Winthrop"
CoMIouE-olio of song and dance novelties.
DIME Observation-Disclosures and evening performance
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.


Monday evening the popular actor, Mr.. j..
X. Emmett, will begin u weeks engagement
at the National Mr.. Emmett possesses the
highest elements of popularity, always pack
ing house. While, of course, he will be the
central figure, he will be ably supported
FoRD's-" CONFUSION"
Next Monday night Mr.. John Stetsons
Comedy company, from the Fifth Avenue
theater, New York, will begin an engage
ment of one week at Ford's, when will be
presented the exceedingly laughable comedy
of Confusion" The essence of the fun in
this play is in the mixing up of a poodle dog
and a baby.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

1t is said that the reason why Senator
Sabin voted for the Fitz-John Porter bill was
that years ago when Mr.. Sabin was mem ber
of the state legislature, he Endorsed an sppli-
cation for the reopening of this case. Ho
felt that this had committed him to the favor
able consideration of the measure, and in
order that his record might be perfectly con-
sistent when the bill was put upon its
passage in the senate he voted in the afiirma-
ttxfa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
ON THE AVENUE.
small raiE About Men and Measures.

Small Talk About Men and Measures.
Gov. Rusk, of Wisconsion, is in Washing.
ton, and has plan which, If it is carried out,
will relieve Judge Bedford of some consider
able anxiety concerning tho surplus wealth
in the treasury. His scheme Is for the United
States to pay back to the several states such
amounts rs they have paid in Of the direct
war tax levied in 1851, and to forgive
them the amounts which they have not
paid. This tax has been q vexing question
for years, and, considering the present
plethoric condition of the national treasury,
Gov. Rusk thinks the whole matter might
readily be settled by congress in the manner
just mentioned. OF this tax the northern
states have already paid $l9,451, 437, and still
owe $164i5,235 The southern states have
paid $2,22o,397, and still owe S2,725, 1oh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

md lol Dye Pasha's name led all the rest.
keep II Dark.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-07-26
Presidential Proclamation,
WASHINGTON, July 19
BY tile President Of the UMifci States:
~

WAsHINGToN, July 19.
BY tile President of the United States:
A PROCLAMATION.
While quarantine regulations are com.
,nitted to several Of the States, the general
government has reposed certain powers in
the president to be used at his discretion in
preventing Threatened epidemics. Feeling
it to be my duty hereby call upon all per.
sons who, under existing systems in the
several States, are entrusted with the ex.
ecution Of quarantine regulations to be
diligent and on the alert in order to pre-.
vent the Introduction Of the pestilence
which We all regret to learn has made its
appearance in some countries OF Europe
between which and the ports Of the United
State intercourse is direct and frequent.
further advise that cities and towns Of the
United States, whether on the coast or ON
lines OF INSTRUMENTATION, by sound san
itary regulations and the promotion OF
cleanliness, be prepared 10 resist the power
Of the disease and to mitigate its severity,
and further direct consuls of the Unitc,,
States, In ports where the pestilence has
made or may make its appearance, to ex.
ercise vigilance in carrying out the in.
structions heretofore given, and in com.
munic.,ting to the Government OF the
United States any information OF value ir
relation to the progress or treatment OF the
disease. CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
President.
BY FREDk. T. FRELINGnuYsEN,
secretary OF State.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-07-26

The Denver Ref~bhea"'s Durango
special says: Captain Per,ins, commanding
detachment Of cavalry, sent in pursuit
of Indians that had made break on some
cattle camps short time ago, found them
entrenched in their stronghold one hundred
miles west Of Blue Mountains, ON the 18TH
inst. After a sharp fight he was com.
PEELED to retire will, the loss OF one scout
named Wormington, and James Higgins, a
cowboy, killed. There were zoo Indians
we'll armed and 50 we'll protected in the
bluffs that It was found impossible to dis
lodge them, Captain Perrins will probably
await orders from headquarters before max
ing further attacks, as 1t Is only throwing
the lives Of his men away at disadvan'
tage il he would have fought the Indians.