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National Republican., 1884-12-06

vative ways. The inference is not legiti-
mate. He will disappoint his own party,
because Thousand mon will apply for q
place that cen be given to but one, and
the nine hundred and ninety-nino will
bo turned away empty.
Cleveland surely does not mean that ho
will disAppoint his party by turning
tho thousandth man away empty too. Ho
cannot do that. There might as we'll
have been no election If that should be
the outcome. Tho democrat that could
do so waits to bo born.
Tho mugwump is conservative, or
thinks he is, and fondly hopes Cleveland
will be. But conservatism is not popu-
lar. President Arthur has been emil
nently conservative, but his own party
could not hold tho muRwumps to their
allegiance by the magic OF his name, and
by the obstinacy Of their action Blaine
was nominated and then they went in
favor of the most radical revolution of
parties which this country has seen. In
this struggle conservatism got the worst
of it all round. Arthur was conserva-
tive, and lost tho nomination. Blaine
proposed TO conserve and savo tho civil
service law and what had been gained by
the war, aud he lost the election.
Enough people wanted q change to make
1t. Such Is the last and final reason for
the election of Cleveland, after allowing
for the stiffness Of st. Johnism and the
blunder Of Burchardism. Those who pre-
ferred Cleveland TO any other possible
result were too many for those who pro-
ferred Arthur, Edmunds, Blaine, aud
conservatism, including civil service, the
protection of the freedmen, and the edu-
cation of the ignorant poor of all colors
in the southern states.
Cleveland therefore cannot be a mug
wump. He said truly when he told the
Jerseymen that his administration would
be democratic. Necessity compels it to
be- The democratic party blunders some
times, but nowhere in city, state, and
nation has 1t mado the blunder of not
taking the offices when they were With
reach.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
PosToFFICE BUSINESS.
The Plan OF Action Marked Out by
the House Committee-Order In
Which the Bills WIN BE Taken I'm.

The Plan OF Action Marked Out by
the House Committee-Order In
Which the Bills WIN BE Taken Up.
The house committee on postoffices
and postroads yesterday decided to ask
for day to bo set aside for the considera-
tion of bills reported from that commit
tee. Bills will be taken up in the fol-
lowing order should tho house grant the
request: The postal telegraph bill [pro-
viding for the establish mont of con-
tract system Of postal telegraph; to
regulate mail contracts designed to
guard against any repetition of the frauds
similar to those in the star route cascsl;
fixing the rates of postage on frst-class
mailable matter fixing letter postage at
cents per ounce or fraction thereof in
lieu of the present half-ounce ratesl; au-
thorizing the postmaster general to mako
an allowance for rent of third-class post
offices; to regulate the compensation of
railroads for carrying the mails. This
bill is based on the report of the commit
tee appointed last winter to consider that
subject, and to determine the compensa-
tion by weight and space instead of by
weight alone, as Is the present system |,
to provide for the deposit in tho treasury
of the receipt of the money order office,
for the payment of its expenses out OF
appropriations and to consolidate the
money order business with the regular
mail services with a view to decreasing &
expenses. Tho special delivery of letters
by messengers at all hours is subject
which will receive tho attention of the
committee, and it Is stated that those who
opposed IL last session have now signified
their Willingness to lot bill, having that
subieot in view, be passed.
National Republican., 1884-12-06

THIS afternoon will witness tho placing
)f tho topmost stone of the tallest struc-
ture ever erected by the hands of man so
far as we have authentic knowledge.
Fabulous traditions of the height of the
great temple Of Bclus in ancient Babylon
were once believed which assigned to
that structure an altitude surprising that
of tho Washington monument, but mod
ern investigation has demonstrated pretty
conclusively that the Egyptian pyramids
were the loftiest constructions of ancient
days. The capstone of the monument is
high above the pyramids. 1t Is meet and
proper that tho nation which is destined
TO exceed in power, wealth, and influence
upon humanity any that ever OK
listed should hold within its borders
structure that towers above any
thing that religion, wealth, or national
pride ever lead man to build skyward.
still more fitting is it that our whito
shaft should commemorate tho lofty vir-
tues of the great man whose name is asso-
ciated to the uttermost bounds of the
earth with tho noble theme of personal
freedom for all men.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
CIeveIand,s correotlons.

President elect Cleveland has been
talking to a New York World man with
considerable freedom, and gave expression
to his views upon several topics of inter
est. Among other bits of information
given out he says, 81 am not engaged In
making cabinets at the present time, the
newspapers Notwithstanding"
Now, We think Cleveland misunder.
stands the newspapers. None of them
have so far as We have observed, credited
him with being engaged in such an occu-
patton. On the contrary, we notice that
most of our exchanges show n commenda-
bic regard for his future comfort and
peace of mind by kindly undertaking to
construct his cabinet for him, so that
when he comes to the white house it will
be to find his list of advisers ready made
to his hand, 1t is true that there is con.
siderable diversity of selection by tho
editorial brethren, but the exceedingly
able New York World, and the equally ex-
ceedingly able Louisville Comier-JOurndl,
have lato!y undertaken to sottle the mat
ter, and their commanding influence will
no doubt sottle the smaller fry forthwith.
The rub is to secure condition of har-
monious agreement between the World
and the COuJiey-JOuIHdt
Mr.. Wattersons paper seems to ex-
perience no difficulty in selecting cabi-
nets of symmetry beautiful to behold,
and has propounded half dozen or moro
that ought to satisfy any reasonable
president. But Mr.. Pulitzer's paper pur-
sues bulldozing course by scornfully
turning up its nose, SO to speak, at these
well-mcant efforts, and shows an evident
intention to manage tho business alono.
Mr. Wattorson's paper exhibits signs of
intimidation under this course of treat
ment, and its latest cabinet constructions
have been put forth in furtive, deprecat-
ing sort Of way that indicates clearly
they arc merely put forth in tho hope
that whom tho Worlds selection is
announced 1t may happily chance
that somebody suggested by the Cour.
ier-JoarHaI will be included in tho
National Republican., 1884-12-06

THE Indiana democratic electors as
scmbled in indianapolis on Wednesday
and cast their fifteen votes for Cleveland
and Hendricks. Afterward they con.
cluded to give their votes to our honored
follow citizen, Belva A. lockwood, for
president and did so. Now, it is said,
these irrsvercnt democrats meant to play
ajoke, but we submit that Belva should
take advantage of the joke and insist
upon having Indiana's electoral vote
counted for her. 1t was lawful for tho
electors to change their minds. withdraw
their votes from Cleveland and Hendricks,
and give thom to her. The fact that their
last voto was for her ought to be consid.
cred fair evidence that they did SO change
their minds, even if somebody has as
sumed that it was meant for a joke.
Trifling with such sacred subject is not
to be lightly submitted to by freemen-
and free womcn-and we insist that our
candidate shall stand by her right to have
the vote of Indiana counted for her.
National Republican., 1884-12-06

A coRREsPoSDENT in giving an ac-
count of the death of Gen. Lingan pre-
senta an interesting picture Of the rancor
of politics in the early days. People who
imagine that our political campaigns are
now degenerating into hopeless depths of
scurrilous defamation would have their
opinions changed very quickly after in
vestigating the history of our earliest
campaigns. Some pretty tough work is
done in politics nowadays. but the
doubtful compliments passed pack ana
forth in tho last campaign were tame
compared with the terrific charges our
honored forefathers leveled at each other
in political contests. Hardly crime
known to the calendar was neglected by
those sturdy old patriots when engaged
in depicting the monstrous moral delin-
quencies of their opponents. Happily
the memory of their rugged virtues sur
wives for all, while their faults and the
story of their ferocious campaigns against
each other are known to tho curious del
'ers into books.
National Republican., 1884-12-06

list We look for tho present re-
| tiremcnt of Mr.. Watterson's paper
from the interesting occupation Of cabi-
net making with tho avowed purpose
Of securing satisfactory condition OF
harmony by allowing tho World alone to
magnanimously save Mr.. Cleveland tho
trouble Of at any time having to essay the
task of constructing cabinet.
Mr.. Cleveland says he does not read tho
newspapers. To this lamontable omission
upon his part wo must attribute his mis-
conception Of tho journalistic attitude in
regard to his future cabinet. We are per-
suaded that he really ought to road the
World and C5urier-JourRdl at least, in
order that he might enjoy the pleasurabl 10
emotions of gratitude that would surely
invade his bosom when from their ablo
columns he would derive accurate infor-
nation Of the generous efforts of the press
to tighten his burdens.
Incidentally Mr.. Cleveland corrected
the widespread report that his celebrated
interview with Mr.. Hendricks was
marked by such an uncomfortable degree
of frigidity that tho latter cut short his
visit and hastily sought warmer
climate. 81 doubt if two mon, compar-
atiycly strangers, could ever give one
another moro cordial greeting than was
the greeting between Mr.. Hendricks aud
myself. We spoke together for barely
| fifteen minutes and our intercourse was
moro than friendly; it was warm and
thoroughly cordial" says Mr.. Cleveland,
and tho world is bound to believe him.
In view of his statement, however, the
strange actions of MIR. Hendricks on his
return 20 the Fifth Avenue hotel must
become a subject for special wonder. II
is charitable to suppose that after all he
must have been troubled by an unusually
severe twinge of his sore too instead Of
the uncomfortable presence of tho large
flea MI. Cleveland was popularity credited
with having put in his ear.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
Associated CHARITIES work.

The annual meeting Of tho first sub
division of Associated Charities was held
yesterday in tho parlors of the Aged
Women's home. at A p. M, with Mr.. f. l..
Moore in the chair, Joseph w. Davis Sec
rotary, and John NJ. Waters treasurer.
The annual statements of the secretary
and treasurer were read, showing o very
limited amount Of funds on hand. The
following officers and board of managers
were elected to serve for the ensuing year:
Il. l.. Moore, president; Rev. /. s. Lind
say and Rev. II. A. Gross, vice presidents;
Joseph w. Davis, secretary, and John NJ.
Waters. treasurer. Mrs. Ii. ID. Cooke, jr.,
Mrs. +. l.. Moore, Mrs. Q. L. Matthews,
Mrs. Eunice Sawyer, and Mrs. Joseph
Williamson were elected board of man
ayers, with authority to appoint their
own assistants for the Ave districts of
this subdivision. Rey. John s. Lindsay
was unanimously elected as q delegate to
represent this subdivision at tho central
agency. Tho lady managers reported
quito large amount of dues collected,
and turned the same over to the treasurer.
The meeting then adjourned. to meet
again on the first Thursday of January.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
THE UNITY CLUB soIREE.
Pleasant mediy OF Literary and
Musical Features.

Unity club met last evening at the
residence of Hosea B. Moulton, 1924
Ninth street. The exercises were opened
with piano solo by Miss McCreery. Mr..
George Kennan, the essayist of the occa-
sion, twas then introduced and road most
entertaining paper on the "Unwritten
Literature of Caucasian Mountains" in
which the characteristics, habits, &C., of
the people were discussed in a most
pleasing manner. After the essay solo
by Miss McCroery and readings by Miss
Sue G.. Hickey concluded the programme
for the evening.
Among those present were: Hon. Fora
ito King, Mr.. A. r. Spofford, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hutchinson, Col. w. II. Chase
and daughter, Col. @. Ii. Cherry and
wife, Gen. q. w. Ballooh, ex-Mayor and
Mrs. Emery, DR.. and Mrs. J. v. Hilton,
of Denver, Col; Mrs. Col. Tom Hunt,
Miss Dollie Hunt, DIR. and Mrs. Charles
Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs. Davies, Col. and
Mrs. Burke, Mrs Sanford and daughter,
Mrs. DIR. Winter, and others.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
THE wHITEsBURG WAR.
A Local Correspondent Thinks He Has
Discovered Monumental Liar.
TO Me Editor.


WASHINGTON, d. G., Doc. 5.-From time
to time you have copied dispatches sent
to the Louisville Courier-Journal by O cor
respondent detailed to investigate what
is designated as "The Epidemic" preva-
lent in the mountains of Kentucky, aud
in your issue of tho 4th instant appeared
dispatch from the same correspondent
which completely caps the climax. 1t Ia
headed: ut Looks Like War" &C., and
Whitesburg, Letcher county, is the loca-
ton. AS this is my native place. and hav-
ing spent the month of November there,
l am prepared to brand the majority of
the statements and details contained In
said dispatches as falsehoods manufact-
ured from the whole cloth and utterly de-
void Of truth.
am personally acquainted with all
those represented as participating in the
alleged disgraceful state Of affairs, and
also tho facts, which are these There
was some time since robbery committed
in Wise county, Va, and William Hall
(said to have been killed during tho
term of COURT, together with two others
were accused Of tho crime, and reward
was offered for their arrest. John W
Wright, commissioned detective, ar
Icntou iiuii anu hShNoASN hii w tuo
sheriff of Wise county, Va. Hall es-
capped and came back to Kentucky, whore
upon Wright reArrested him and again
took him to Virginia. j. w. Wright is
the one represented as the leader Of the
band said to have attended court TO de-
fend murderer. Mr.. Venters, also said
to be one of the same band, engaged with
the sheriff of Lotcher county in friendly
scuffio, and the sheriff had his leg broken.
These are all the ''gory engagements''
which took place. More than this is
absolutely false.
In regard to the epidemic tho facts have
been enlarged upon by the same pen. The
number of deaths which have occurred
have perhaps reached 200 in Virginia and
Kentucky; not more.
This l deem 1t necessary to say in order
that the people of Letcher county, KY,
be fairly represented; and 1t would do
that correspondent an immense amount of
good II, when he reaches Whitesburg,
some one would mop tho streets with him
and cause him to have faint recollection
Of the place whore he bid an eternal fare
we'll to his little hatchet."
Respectfully, s, E. BAKER.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
The Ohio Election Inves IT, CATION.

Tho subcommittee Of the committee on
expenditures in the department of JUS
tice, authorized by.resolution OF the house
to investigate the conduct Of United
States Marshal Wright In tho Ohio con-
grossional election, has not yet been ap-
pointed, but will be appointed and pro-
ceed to discharge its duty in Cincinnati
before the holiday recess. At a meeting
Of the full committee yesterday resO-
luton was adopted requesting tho seore-
tary of the treasury TO furnish it with
copies of all vouchers on file in the treas
ury department concerning the payments
to United States Marshal Wright aud
other court officials of tho southern dis
triet Of Ohio for general aud special
deputy marshals at the congressional
election in October, 1884, and for state
ment Of the amounts allowed and paid on
account Of their services. A resolution
was also adopted directing tho chairman
TO request the attorney general to fur
nish the committee with copies Of all cor
respondence between his department and
United States Marshal Wright in refer
ence TO the employment of United States
deputy marshals at the same election.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
December Magazines.

The Folio, a journal of music, drama,
art, and literature for December, from
White, Smith & Co., Boston.
Caterer. for December, from L. G. Whit
ton, Philadelphia, presents an unusually
attractive table of oontento.
The English Illustrated Magazine, from
Macmillan & Co.. New York, is a Christ
mas double number" which oclipses any
thing of the kind attempted by that
bright periodical for some time. There
are eight full-page illustrations, stories,
poems, and arti cles of varied attractions
from Carr, Dobson, Forbes, Conway,
James, and other well-known writer's.
The Illustrated London Nelus and Grnphic,
Christmas numbers, supplemented by a
double series of colored plates, come to us
through the international News COM
pany, New York.
National Republican., 1884-12-06

THE regular republican organizations
of New York are taking action to exclude
the independents from coming into the
party councils. 1t is not oasy to SEQ how
they could consistently do otherwise. TO
all intents aud purposes the followers of
Curtis and Schurz were democrats in the
late campaign, and as democrats they
should bc classed. If thoy come back to
their old party they should be classed as
recruits from democracy only, and not
again admitted to front seats until their
works prove their good faith.
National Republican., 1884-12-06

The latest addition to Harper's "Young
People Series" is volume of stories by
Mrs. w. j. Hays, the auther of Princess
Idleways.
The readers of SAKE Holm's story,
Farmer Worrall's Case" in the Decem-
ber Harper'S, will be struck with the con-
temporary rc-enactment of essentially tho
same drama in the New Haven Doolittle
case.
The Christmas (December) Wide Quake
is rightly announced as "a wonderful
number" Had its colored frontispiece
been omitted, it would still be a marvel
of literature and art; but that frontis-
piece in eighteen colors seems alone worth
double the price of the number, which 25
cents will bring postpaid to your door.
Order it at once, for If the edition Is no t
immense it will be exhausted before
Christmas
National Republican., 1884-12-06

Secretary Chandler's report is pre-
scented to the public this morning, and
will not fail TO attract much interest. The
conceded necessity for restoring our navy
to condition of efficiency commensurate
with our standing as a nation will serve
to draw especial attention to his state
ment of progress made and results at
tanned with our noy cruisers. His com.
parison of the lately launched Boston
with the much-quoted Chilian cruiser
Esmeralda is in no wise to the disadvan-
tage of our vessel, and it is quite evident
the secretary is not apprehensive as to
the results of competitive test Of the
qualities of our cruisers against vessels Of
this class belonging to any other power.
A recommendation for commencing the
construction OF heavily armed war ship
is move in the right direction. We
must have few powerful fighting steel
clads capable of coping with anything
atloat, and it will take years to build
them. The people, without regard to
party, will approve liberal appropria-
tion for their construction, and congress
will show a wise spirit in laying aside
partisanship and dealing with the sub
ject with broad patriotism. In the mean
time as partial substitute for the best
type Of modern armored war vessels tho
completion Of tho monitors is urged in
order that they may be available for har-
Dor defense in case of emergency.
The statement that OF our present navy
but three small vessels will remain in a
condition for service fifteen years hence
is comnact argument in itself in favor
of a wise haste in carrying out the secre-
tary's recommendations for the construc-
tion of more cruisers.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
THE LIBRARY BUILDING.
Prospects OF tho Passage of the Bill-
The Work OF Removal.

Tho Work OF Removal.
Early next week the friends of the pro-
posed new congressional library building
will have conference and arrange for q
time for the bill to be considered in the
house. There is some objection to the
site of the building, as sot forth by tho
senate, and il may be changed. In the
bill as it now stands the location ia desig-
mated az "oast of the capitol. and either
between b street north and East Capitol
street and First street east and Second
street east, or between b street south and
East Capitol street and First street east
and Second street cast" Some Of tho
members strongly favor the Botanical
garden as the location, aud others want
the building on the south of the capitol.
Tho garden site is the most popular, and
the only objection to it seems to be that
the land is swampy, and would cause tho
building to be very damp and unfit for
storing books. 1t is believed, however,
that this could 30 remedied. The bill has
q strong support in the house, and IL tho
difference of opinion in regard to the site
oan bo harmonixed there 10 not much doubt
OF its PASSAGE The estimates for the
cost Of the building exceed $3,000.000,
and 1T is tho intention to construct it in
thoroughly first class manner, and to
make it large enough for 100000 books
and pamphlets, or, in other words, largo
enough for the probable growth OF tho
library during the next fifty years.
Librarian Spotford thinks he could re-
move the greater portion of the books
and papers to the new building In year
and half after 1t had been rooted. The
labor of removal would be arduous and
would require the utmost care and vigi-
lance. The books now lying in piles all
over the rooms of the library and crowded
two deep on the shelves would have to be
classified and properly arranged in the
departments of the new building and
this would be q work of months.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
WHERE POSTAL SERVICE PAYS.

Also Some Figures Which show tho
States and Territories Whore IL Does
Not Pay.
Tho report Of the sixth auditor TO the
postmaster general gives in detail tho re-
ceipts and expenditures Of tho postal sor-.
vice for tho year ending juno 80, 1881.
For the year ending June 30, 1883, fifteen
states, Dakota, and Alaska more than
paid the expenses of their postal service,
The effect Of the reduction of letter post
age was TO transfer Maine, Vermont, Wis
consin, Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, and
Alaska from tho paying to the non-pay-
ing list. The following table shows tho
excess of expenditures over receipts, or
the excess Of receipts over expenditures
in the postal service Of each state for the
year 1SS3lSi:
National Republican., 1884-12-06
Tho Emmet Guard Fair.

The attendance at the Emmett Guard
fair at the National Rifles hall last night
was larger than on any previous night
The contest over several articles was very
spirited, and the guards will probably
young ladies who are assisting tho guards
have very irresistible way of coaxing
the dimes from the pockets Of the young
men in manner that the guards like.
The members of the Clan ma Gael have
been invited to attend tonight, together
with other Irish societies. After spirited
contest handsome gold watch was won
by Mr.. M. q. Walsh and the buggy was
won by p. Dillon.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
MARINps OPENING DANCE.
The New Hall Crowded with the
Uenuty and Fashion OF the Citv.

Tho New Hall Crowded with the
Beauty and Fashion OF the CITY.
The invitations issued by Prof. NJ. G..
Marini for his opening soiree attracted to
his academy 800 guests, including many
leading fashionable people. The ball
room has been enlarged, and Is probably
the largest in the city. The ceiling has
been remodeled and is of circular shape,
and lis handsomely frescoed. There are
eight rooms on either side of the
room, and these were covered with
heavy, red damask curtains, held in
position by gilt frames. From the cell
ing hang four handsome chandeliers, and
the stage at tho upper end of the hall
has been enlarged. The musicians' gal
lory has been extended. and on either
aide of the entrance to the hall are two
nicely-ftted retirlngtrooms.
Tho opening march was participated In
by about 800 guests. and then followed
sixteen dances, which. furnished amuse-
ment until midnight.