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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-04-09

WE feel that we are doing the public favor
in calling their attention particularly to Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This is not patent medicine,
but proprietary article possessing real cura-
tive properties, and its effects upon the blood
are very positive. Spring debility, biliousness,
dyspepsia and all troubles caused by impure
blood readily yield to this excellent medicine.
We think those who give it a trial for that
" out of sorts feeling from which so many
suffer and which is peculiar to this season,
will be satisfied with the results.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-04-09

Protest against payment OF one-half amount.
Paid without protest
Not maid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Political Murder.

The Vicksburg Herald says Matthews was
killed because he was a negro leader; he
was more dangerous to the county than
band of highwaymen would have BEEN" and
thon makes the remarkable assertion that
at is certain he would have been killed under
similar circumstances in any northern
county" more untruthful assertion could
hardly have been penued. All the evidence
taken at New Orleans showed that J. p.
Matthews was killed in cold blood purely be-
cause no persisted in voting. If his vote had
been cast for the bourbon ticket he would
have been alive to-day. But he was a repub-
lief Therefore because he was republican
and voted in opposition to the bourbon ticket
he was murdered. His manly and decided
character made him leader in his party.
That party from the very nature of things
receives the support of the colored men
where they are permitted to vote at all II
is because they, in spite OF all manner of
murderous and hateful wrong done to
them at bourbon hands, persist in their
adhesion TO the party that changed them
from chattels to men that their lead
ers are stigmatized as more dangerous
than highwsymen. As democrat J. p.
Matthews would have been elevated to
position by the men who cruelty plotted his
death. If the colored men would surrender
their principles and turn democrats their
leaders would be patronized by the wretches
who now have nothing better for them than
a shotgun. 1t all comes down to the one
proposition, that to be republican in Copiah
county, Mississippi, and many other parts of
Mississippi, is to BIO an outlaw, for taking
whose life there is no thought of punishment.
To say that in any community in any north
ern state there is or could be any similar con-
diton of feeling is simply preposterous. In
tho north man might be killed in per-
sonal collision between individuals where
anger had been melted by political contro-
versy, but the murderer would be surely pun
ished, and just as surely by mon of his own
politics as by those Of the man he had slain.
Murder planned and wrought for the sake of
politics and Endorsed by the community in
which it is perpetrated is unknown at the
north, and every we'll wisher of our common
country will pray for the day when the south
will be as happily free from this variety of
blood outlines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

The Atlanta Constitution remarks that
republican organs affect astonishment because
Virginia and other southern states do not
propose to submit to negro rule" The editor
adds that the said organs will become familiar
with the fact in the course of the next two
or three hundred years. 1t will be observed
that the Constitution, the leading democratic
southern newspaper, modestly undertakes the
craftsmanship of the southern gentlemen
who do their eleCtioneering with shotguns.
IL assumes that it will take at least two hun
bred years for these gentlemen. with their
double barreled arguments, to murder enough
negroes to give the whites legal majority
Recent events in Mississippi and Virginia
should cause the Constitution to take less
gloomy view of the situation. Those plots of
ground in which the gentlemen of che south
kindly and generously permit black men to
be buried have been filling up quite rapidly
for tho past year, and unless more economi-
cal policy as to ammunition and graveyards
is adopted by the race which is very supe-
or--in the use of the shotgun-the COnSii-
tuition may safely cut down. its period of anx-
ious and wretehed waiting by at least one
hundred and fifty years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Invraiirntr hr All Menna.

The New York World is one of the brightest
dalies in tho country, but now and then
it finds it necessary TO provo its thorough
going democracy by shrleking bourbonish
editorial worthy Of the Oklahoma States in its
palmy days. Just now it calls for invostiga-
ton of all the horrible misdeeds of the repub-
lican party. 1t is not satisfied with the
vigilant Springer's enthusiasm in that line,
Saturday issue it gives catalogue of things
1t wants turned inside out. Among others it
calls on congress to investigate the Indiana
election of 1880, and find out just how much
money it took to buy the democracy of that
state. We are inclined to join the World in
this request But IL is no USE This democratic
question. 1t is afraid to. 1t has become
tolerably we'll settled (by oft-repeated demo.
cratic confession) that the average price of
the Indiana democrat was new 81 bill, and
calculating from that basis it is easy to see
that the republcans-if they really did find
1t necessary to buy votes-did not have
to expend any inordinate sum.
But no such basis exists from
which to approximately estimate tho
sum total spent by the democrats under the
able guidance of Chairman Barnum, and we
assure the World that this congress will never
dare to bring out the facts. They cannot in.
vestigate one side without exposing the other
The Indiana republicans will offer no objec-
tions to an investigation, but Chairman Bar
mum will, and his objection will prevail. 1t
is current in Indiana that the supply of
mules at his disposal in 1880 was SO
abundant that, after providing lsvishly for
the supposed needs Of every county in the
state, he left indianapolis for tho east on
election day, carrying with him over $4,000,
for which he could see no possible use in the
Hoosier state. He is probably now Of the
opinion that he made mistake still we can
assure the World that he did not leave his
Indiana brethren in poverty. We cheerfully
join in the Worlds call for an investigation
of that election. BY all means let us have it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
THE PROBABLE NOMINEE"
President Arthur has Made n Safe and Ex-
eelIent President.
Io,pa State Register.

Iotpa State Register.
The better class Of letter writer's at Washington
are now devoting much space and time to this
question. OF course they are no more able than
any intelligent man In the country at large to
Judge as 10 the actual drift of the opinions of the
public. But as more intelligent and observing
people go to Washington than to any other one
point, and carry with them the news as to their
various states aud localities, aud these better
among the correspondents see them, they have
some advantage over others in forecasting the
probabilities of the future.
The correspondent of the Boston Traveller writes
an elaborate letter, giving 1t as his views that
President Arthur is now by far the most probable
nominee. After discussing the various candi.
dates, their points of strength and weakness, he
reviews the diffused and universal strength of
Gen. Arthur in nearly or quite every state, and
sums up by saying
There is no denying the fact that President Ar
thurs candidacy grows stronger every day. The
leaders of the party are beginning to see that he
is the o My man who can enter the contest next
fall ba cked By solid following of the rank and
file OF the party organization. Against the other
and idates exist objections that they represent
so me peculiar clique or stripe of republicanism.
cbut the fact that none or these objections are,
can be, applied to the President makes him tower
above them all the safest wisest and most Judi
cious selection that can be made for a national
s.andard-bearer.
The safer and more sagacious correspondents at
Washington all seem to share in this view-and
say that 1t Is the choice of people setting in with
growing tide OF strength in favor of the Pres-
dent. When to this Is added the fact that there
are now no strong papers in the party fighting
him-and indeed practically none at all-and no
party papers which do not concede that he has
made a safe and excellent President, 1t would
seem that the situation, SO far as indications 90
now, is making up for Arthur.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

Mr.. HENRY IRVING is not only an actor of
renown, but he is an accomplished courtier as
WE'LL His speech at the National theater
after the performance Saturday night was
we'll calculated to make everybody feel good.
He said the most pleasant things possible
about the distinguished people of Washing
ton, about Miss Terry, and about his company.
Although Henry Irving had been the great
attraction, he said very little about Henry
Irving, thereby proving his good taste and
good sense. He announced his determination
to return to Washington next season. BY
that time tho amusement seeking portion OF
our people will be prepared to make another
priucely contribution to the English star.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

THERE is great excitement in Blissville,
Long Island, over voice which cries, oh,
no." and then moaningly floats away toward
the cemetery. The excitement arises because
the inhabitants are unable TO find body, or
even lungs and throat, in any way appertain-
ing to the voice. The inhabitants Of Bliss
vile appear to regard possible ghost much
as tho bourbon chivalry of Danville do a
negro voter James Flaherty heard the voice
on Thursday night, and, being unable to find
body to fit it, Immediately summoned ten
of his neghbors, and all armed with double
barreled shotguns started in pursuit Of the
strange creature" They did not find it,
and the next night one hundred men, all
armed with double bsrreled shotguns, Joined
in the pursuit, but with no greater success.
All heard the voice and are satisfied that il
was not that of any living creature.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
STILL AT LARGE.

The UNPUBLISHED Criminals OF tho Dis
trict who Contrivc 10 Escape Detection,
Arrest, and Punishment.
Ten days ago, or thereabouts, an item was
published in this paper rejecting on q police
man, who was designated by his number.
The item was published on tho authority of
Smith Fry, a reputable citizen, who repre-
sented that he had been msltreated in front
Of the National theater by the policeman
whose number he gave. In an interview
yesterday he reafirmed the statement origin
ally made, and when he was asked why he
had not formally preferred charges against
the policeman, said he had RETAINED from
doing so from the sole and only reason that
he had learned that the offending officer had
family dependent upon him and he (Mr.
Fry did not care to be the means of having
tho man thrown out of employment.
During the past few days there has been
considerable talk in police circles to the effect
that the policeman in question was going to
bring action for criminal libel against every.
body connected with the publication of the
item The policeman himself docs not APP
pear to be consumed with anxiety to go into
the suing business, and has taken occasion to
apologetically inform two REPUBLICAN re-
porters that he was urged on" by head
quarters"
As "headquarters' seems to be sadly driven
for something to do, The REPUBLICAN begs
leave to call Maj. Dyes attention TO sew
eral little things to which the surplus
police intellect and energy might be
turned to advantage to the public, and
credit to "headquarters." The following re-
minders relate to few of the crimes
which have been committed within period
of a very few weeks past. in which the muir
derers, ravishers, and other criminals con-
,a toI tharamtth bau ham AHA In
police vigilance, so called.
Rape, on H street, near government print
ing Office, woman's hair tied to stove. The
ravisher is still at large"
Lady seized as she was leaving her home,
Sixth street southeast, near station house.
beaten, gagged, and robbed of $780,"
THE highwayman and his accomplish are
still at large" safe burglary on Fstreet.
Georgetown $4,000. Police still in the dark,
and robbers still at large" Chicken fights
in East Washington every fewnights last few
weeks. The violators of the law have not
yet been arrested"
Langston shot two men within two blocks
of the second precinct station house. The
murderer got away, and police have been
powerless to learn his whereabouts, although
he Is as widely known as any young man
about town.
On the night of the Langston murder q
riot occurred within stones throw of the
second precinct station house. A fusillade
Of pistol shots and yelling, made great COM
motion. The police arrived fifteen minutes
later. None of the participants have been
arrested.
In addition to the above list large num-
Der of robberies and other crimes have been
committed in the district and up to the hour
of going to press the perpetrators were still
at large r,+
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

The very intelligent and oratorical
ladies who met in convention in this city
last week are anxious that congress should
submit sixteenth amendment to the consti-
tuition eliminating sex from that instru-
ment to vote of the states. They believe.
or at least hope. that the states would ratfy
it. Varied and original forms of pressure to
be brought upon congressional minds were
suggested in the convention, but the most
practical method of attaining their ends was
not even once mentioned. 1t is here pro-
posed by THE REPUBLICAN, with no hope of
other reward than such as comes from the
consciousness of doing a good deed; Let
these ladies appoint one of their own way of
thinking at tho residence of each congress-
man to obtain signatures to petitions for the
right of suffrage. Lot these appointees get
the signatures Of every lady Of the congress-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRp's-"YoUNa MRS. WINTHROP"

FoRD's-"YoUNG MRS. WINTHROP"
Tonight young Mrs Winthrop" will be
presented at Ford's opera house by COM
pany from the Madison Square theater. The
interest which this play has evoked has been
on par with that of Hazel Kirke," and it is
claimed that for dramatic situations the lat
ter play is not equal to young Mrs. Win
throp." The company includes Enid Leslie,
Professor" w. II. Gillette, Ada Dyss, aud
other stars of the profession. 1t will BIO
played all the week and souvenir be given
tonight.
TIE NATIoNAL-MAuDE GRANGER.
At the National theatre tonight Maude
Granger begins weeks engagement with
"Claire and the Forge Master" play drama
tiled from George Ohnet's novel lie Maitre
dc Forge" Miss Granger has won high rep
utaton as an emotional actress and is sup
ported by a good company.
CHARLES. WYNDHAM.
Saturday night Ford's opera house was
crowded by critical audience to witness
the farewell performance Of Charles Wydham
aud the Criterion company. The plays pre-
sented were "Delicate Ground" and Pink
DominoeS," both Of which were rendered
with the same high excellence that will in
sure this company hearty welcome on theil
next visit to Washington.
FAELTEN's PIANO REcITALs.
Tonight Prof. Carl Faelten gives the soc
ond in his series of piano rscitals at Marini'I
hall. Prof. Faelten has afforded abundant
proof of his great ability as pianist, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
Gllr AaiialuIl 1sslalIttaIt
WASHINGTON, d, C.
The Only Eight-Pago Daily in Washington.

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political, and local matters all subjects being
viewed from brond, liberal party standpoint and
treated independently, without regard or favor to
persons or factions.
The news columns contain full and accurate re-
ports of all matters at tho Capital, together with
general telegraphic news, special letters from a
large corps of correspondents ut home and abroad
reports being made without color or bias the sole
aim and obect being in every case, from the small
est to the greatest to give THE FACTS in the most
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The editorial page is vigorously and uncompro-
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

NEW avenues of usefulness are being con-
stantly opened to our colored citizens From
student of Yale college, in sparring for the
middle weight championship of that veneer
able institution knocked out his Caucasian
extremely doubtful. Perhaps he might now
relieve the public by serving Prof. John L..
Sullivan to o similar dose.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

mans family and of his acquaintance. Other
signatures would BIO rather harmful than
beneficial These petitions, signed by all the
women whom tho congressman know and
admire, would have more weight than all of
the sixteen conventions held in Washington.
No congressman, unless indeed some hard
ened colbate like Gen. Shelley Of Alabama,
Mr.. Lamb of Indiana or MIR. Laird of Me-
braska, would be willing, or would even
dare, to disregard such an appeal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

In the very lively hunt which is now
going on quite generally all over the country
for expressions of preference for republican
presidential candidates it is noticeable that
with some positive, some partial, and some
indifferent answers which are returned TO In
quirers, there are no attacks made upon those
candidates who are not preferred. The con-
test thus far appears to be devoid of bitter
ness and intense partisanship. There is nc
reason to believe that tho nominee of the
convention, whoever he may be, will not re-
ceive the cordial support of the republican
party everywhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

these recitals merit generous consideration
HIS technique is admirable aud his interpre-
tation at once intelligent and harmonious.
Selections from Haydn, Hassler, Mozart,
Mendelssohn, Bartholdy, Saint-Saens and
Gounod will be rendered tonight and fan
tasia in major from Schumann dedicated to
List which will be anticipated with much
pleasure by musicians.
HENRY IRVING.
At the National Saturday night Henry
Irving appeared for the last time during the
season in Louis XII" and the "Belle's STRAIT
agem." The house was full and Mr.. Irvins's
admirers gave him an ovation, of which
Miss Terry came in for large share. Mr..
Irving, on being called before the curtain,
made a pleasant speech, promising to reap
pear next season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
WHEN Mr. Matthew Arnold came to thi

WHEN Mr.. Matthew Arnold came to this
country several months ago all the news
papers devoted several columns Of valuable
space to description, history, and interviews.
His landing from the steamer in New York
was described at great length. The Ameri-
can people extracted such sweetness and
light" as they could from him, and last
Saturday when he took the steamer for home
the newspapers had fve-line paragraph
about it, in small type, down in the corner
OF page. Mr. Arnold said his visit to the
United States had been very pleasant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

IT has been Especially" teleRraphed to q
New York paper that the friends of civil ser.
vice reform in congress intend to amend the
civil service reform act 80 as to prevent the
election of federal officers to political conven-
TONS" While congress is making this amend
ment would it not DO we'll to put in further
amendment preventing employees of the
government from voting, reading news
papers which contain political news or
editorial comments upon political mat
ters, or holding conversations with
possible candidates, or the friends of any
possible candidates, for office. This would
fit in we'll with Senator Voorhees's bill
making it felony for government en-
ploye to contribute fifty cents toward the cam
paign expenses. Such al amendment would
make perfect the reform" and reduce the
government employee to state of political
nothingness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10

TO-DAY Bill Morrison will come forward
Randall will saunter into the ring and drop
one of his assortment of appropriation bills
over it, Then it will be more horizontal than
over. And the spare harmony will ooze
through the windows of the house in masses
sufficient to sweeten the Potomac flats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-10
About a Toyynsmam.


The Associated Press bureau at Washington sent
above $1,000 words Of carefully digested and
edited matter last Wednesday, equal to about ten
columns of the Tribune. Mr. d. r. Mckee, the
agent, has spent half lifetime in the service. He
has recently opened his beautiful dwelling on
Connecticut avenue, one of the chef d'Gupres Of
new Washington, lined nearly head high with
oak and burning its logwood fire under the gal
leried staircase which runs It's hidden way over
the chimney iamb Mrs. Mckee is the grand
daughter of the founder OF the banking house Of
Lanier