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National Republican., 1884-04-19
British swords and Bayonets.

For long time the English have prided
themselves in the superior quality of their
steel manufactures. An impression has also
obtained in America that the English excel
in the art Of making and tempering imple-
ments Of steel, and It ia generally believed
that American manufacturers sometimes put
English labels on their wares to give them
better reputation. 1t is hardly to DO sup
posed that all the pieces of cutlery in use in
this country with tho word "Shotlield" +"
stamped on tho blades have actually been
made at the celebrated factories in tho British
city Of that name. With all our boasting of
the inventive gen ius and mechanical skill Of
our artisans, we have always been inclined to
admit that tho English-cutting instruments
are better than the Anne rcan.
A writer in a recent number of tho London
Daiig Telegraph cites some facts that ought to
go great way toward dspellins this illu-
sion. He says that tho bayonets and cut
lasscs used by Gen. Grah ANS army in the
battles with Osmnn Digna were utterly in
fcrior to tho swords and spears used by the
Arabs The fighting in these engagements
was at close quarters; steel clashed with
STEEL and the bayonet thrust was parried
with the saber. Each combatant was intent
upon killing his ad vcrsary and the issue of
life or death depended upon the quality and
temper of the weapon. In these days of long
q IL, llnN h,r anI h,,,
| onct are put to such test.
A correspondent of the Telegraph, who wit
messed the battle of Tamanieb b, says that when
tho English cutlasses and bayonets touched a
bone they bent like hoop iron and did no ef
fectivo work. On the other hand, the Arab
spears and swords wero as sharp as razors,
and cut through bono and sinew without turn
ing the edge of the weapon. The art of tenn.
pering steel has been we'll understood in the
east from the earliest ages. and the "Damas-
Gus blade" is still the pride of the professional
duelist and fencer Tho Arabs get their
| weapons from honest artfcers, who have
inherited tho traditional skill of tho cutters
of tho east, They are not enligh tened and
progressive manufacturers, viewed from the
English or American standpon t, but they are
thoroughly honest in their labor.
Judge Kelley, in his speech in the house of
representatives a few days ago in opposition
to the tariff bill, commented upon the English
mania for making everything cheap. The
comfort and happiness Of the artisan have
| been sacrificed in order that tho consumers
may buy their products at the lowest possible
| price. Thomas Carlyle summed up the
national policy in the sententious phrase
"cheap and nasty" The London Telegraph
says the rage for choapness has destroyed the
effectiveness of the British bayonet. The
Enfield manufacturers have put down the
price charged the government for arms, until
they have reached point whore the material
must be of the poorest sort and tho workman
strip no better. English steel has lost its
prestige
National Republican., 1884-04-19

Mr.. WHITE, of kentucky, has habit of
telling plain truths when he gets the
floor without much regard to the particular
subject that happens to be under considora-
tion. Ho run gauntlet of points of order
yesterday while giving his views of the
action of the Springer committee on the
charges against Gov. Murray, but managed
to get through with what he intended to say
before he was compelled to proceed in order.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
A Frlendly Invitation.

Philadelphia eau.
A politician whose name has been prominently
mentioned in connection with the presidency was
recently asked:
"Are are you q candidate?"
"No," was the prompt response.
"Thank you" replied the ques.ioner. ~ am a
delegate to the Chicago convention, and do not
believe in wasting time voting for men who will
not accept the nomination. Good morn"
"Ah, stop moment" said the prominent poll
tician. "Er-ah-perhaps we might discuss the
matter little further. viii you-er- join me in
q glass of something"
National Republican., 1884-04-19
The EnosinIan Society.

Tho Enosinian society of the Columbian
college elected officers yesterday as follows;
President, Raleigh, Sherman, 'S5; vice presi-
dent J. L. Christy, 'S7; secretary, William F.
Shute, 'S7 librarian, Prof. II. l.. Hodgkins,
's3 critic, c. II. Gardner, 'S4; sergeant-at-
arms, +. II. Stephens, 's5. Clinton Cage 'Si
and Harry W. Smith, 'S6, wore chosen editors
of the EnoSinion Bee. The annual ovation
and soiree dansante of this society will be
held May 16. and the event is looked to with
great interest in social circles.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
-In.noc,Ingth, BnrrncIxs.

Col. Ward, U. s. A., inspector general of the
department of the east, arrived at the Wash
ington barracks on Thursday, and inspected
the troops at that post yesterday morning.
The foot movements and manual of arms and
wheelings by the artillery were well executed,
considering that they have been doing more
labor here lately than drilling. The in
spector expressed himself as being highly
pleased with the appearance and movements
of tho troops.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
lust to LnY Pines.

A committee of citizens from New Mexico
arrived in this city yesterday. Their pur-
pose is to have that territory admitted into
the union as state. A member of the COM
mittee said: ave have population of
nearly 100000 Some of our officials are
corrupt, and we need change badly" He
thought the matter would come to a success
full elimination at the next session of con-
gress. The visit is somewhat preliminary.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
The Wicker Case.

The Presidents recommendation that Col
lector Wicker, of Key West Fla, be removed
for active sympathy with the Cuban insur-
gents was again under consideration in ex-
ecutive session of the senate yesterday. A
telegram from Collector Wicker denying the
charge was read by Senator Jones' of Florida.
The hour previously fixed for tho eulogies
of the late Congressman Herndon, of Ala
bama having arrived, the executive session
adjourned without action.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Another Jonndab Council,

new council of the Sons Of Jonadab was
organized Thursday night at Blake hall,
Seventh street southwest, to be known as
Goodwill council" with o large member
ship. The following officers were elected:
]. Dent, w. G.; F. Young, patriarch; James
Williams, p. w. G., and Richard f. Dieterich,
RS. The council will meet hereafter in the
above hall every Thursday night. Tho
Miller
National Republican., 1884-04-19
USEMENTS.
MA ApRnrr,s OPERA SEAS

EMMA ABBoTTs OPERA SEASON.
The sale of seats for tho Abbott opera sea-
son indicates large and fashionable houses
during the entire engagement. The attrac-
tiveness and versatility Of the repertory, the
unusual strength of the casts, and reasonable
prices at which grand opera is given by
Emma Abbott account for the great popular.
ity of this company. With Abbott, Seguin,
Tagliapietra, and Campobello in nearly every
opera the performances should be of a high
order.
FoRD's.
Mile Rhea appeared at Ford's last night in
"The School for Scandal" and won deserved
applause. Her support was good. "Frou
Frou" (by request) will be given at tho
matinee to-day. At night Terrible Woman"
and lies Jurons dc Codillac" will bo
presented. Monday evening THE Queens
Lace Handkerchief" will be presented, and
souvenirs in tho shape of lace handerchiefs
will he given the ladies attending the
performance.
THEODORE THOMAS AND THE WAGNER
SINGERS.
The final and the most important event OF
| the musical season here will be tho appear.
anCe of tho trio of Wagnerian singers from
| Vienna, Nine. Amalia Materna, Herr Emil
Scaria, and Herr Herman Winkelmann, on
Tuesday evening, May l, under the direction
of Mr.. Theodore Thomas, The opening per
formances of the tour in Boston were given tC
immense audiences, which received Mr.
Thomas and the singers with great enthusi'
asm. The Herald says; mo greater efforts
by vocalists have ever been heard in America
than were presented by Materna and Scaria
in Die Walkwie,' while Wnkelmann created
a profound sensation in ParsifaP Tristan anC
Isolde"
GEO. W, CABLE
Mr Cables readings at the Congregational
church last evening was we'll attended, and
listened to with much pleasure, Frequent
applause interrupted his reading, showing
the intense delight felt at his Interpretation
of quaint characters, mingling at times thu
humorous with the pathetic. At the matine'
to-day the following selections will be read
Scenes from Old Creole Days.-I. Madame dc
licieuse. /, General Villiyioencio and friend
read the anonymous lampoon; 2, DR.. Moss!
volunteers his services; 3, hadame'Delicieus
National Republican., 1884-04-19
A Voice Ernm Afnr.

Mr.. John A. Walsh has written letter to
the President expressing a willingness to turn
over to the government all the documents in
his possession relating to the star route cases,
provided he will not be required to appear
personally in tho prosecution. The matter
has been referred to the attorney general.
Malsh is hnnnosed 70 be in Montreal.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Wise VS., Massey.

In the cont ested election case Of Massey VS..
Wise, of Virginia, the house committee on
elections yesterday decided not to consider
any testimony that is exclusively original in
its character taken by Mr.. Messey in Charles
City, Accomac, Goochland, Rockingham,
Shenandoah, Washington, and Norfolk
counties, after the forty days allowed by the
statute.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
nnforn tha JndlolnrY CnmmIttne.

Taxpayers whose claims for damages to
their property by change of grade have not
been settled will be heard this morning by the
subcommittee on judiciary of the house dis.
trict committee. Gen. Whitaker and Ar. N.
Reeve have prepared briefs, and will be heard
among others.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Naval Orders.

Medical Inspector II. q. Nelson has been
detached from the navy yard, Washington,
2ith instant, and placed on waiting orders.
Surgeon d. McMurtrie has been ordered to
relieve him on the gath instant Lieutenant
Commander Charles II. Black (retired) has
been granted permission to attend the course
of torpedo instruction at Newport.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Mr.. MoPherson,s Accounts.

The committee on accounts yesterday ap-
proved the last of the accounts of Edward
Mcpherson as clerk of the house at the last
congress, finding them satisfactory in every
particular. During the last session of the
last congress Mr.. Mcpherson dsbursed nearly
$5O0,0OO, of which the approval OF the greater
amount was left with the present committee
on accounts,
National Republican., 1884-04-19

THE senate yesterday passed the postoflico
appropriation bill after adding SO, ,io0,5oO for
various exigencies of the service not recog-
nized in the bill as it came from the house.
The whole amount appropriated, as the bill
now stands. is $47,725,40O.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

IN view Of the fact that only ono man can
be president at the same timo,we venture tho
prediction that it will not bo Holman. He is
too pure for the place
National Republican., 1884-04-19

arc connected with parish they, with two
laymen are entitled to seats in the conven-
tion. Among the ministers spoken of to be
nominated for the bishopric arc Rcv. DR..
Paret of Epiphany church, and Rev. DIR.
Lindsay, st. Johns church, Georgetown.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Thn EnisonnnI ConvemtIon.

The annual convention of the Protestant
Episcopal clergymen and laymen of the do
ceso of Maryland will convene in Baltimore
on the last Wednesday in May, The diocese
of Maryland Is composed Of all the churches
in the district and Maryland, except the
eastern shore. Each parish sends the rector
and one layman, and when two clergymen
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Illicit DlstIIIorles Cnpturod.

Deputy Collector stife of the fifth district
of North Carolina has telegraphed the com
missioner of internal revenue from company
shops In that state, that he made raid into
Orange county, North Carolina, yesterday,
and captured three Illicit distilleries and 5000
gallons of beer.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
An AMtonaY.

Deputy Coroner Hartigan held an autopsy
yesterday afternoon on the remains of Char
lOtte johnson, the colored woman who died
suddenly Thursday night. He gave certif.
cate that death resulted from an attack Of
dropsy of the heart.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

SOUTHERN free traders employ what they
pleased to call hands and pay them s.
month. Up north we pay from $l.5O to SO
day for labor. We are protectionists. Pro.
lection protects the 'aborers more than tho
cmnloYcrs
National Republican., 1884-04-19
An Appeal TO the supreme Court.

At the request of the secretary Of the in
terror the commissioner of patents has ap.
pealed from tho decision ofthe supreme court
of this district in tho case of Hoe VS.. Scott to
the supreme court Of tho United States The
point of controversy was the ruling that ap-
peals in patent cases do not lie from the COM
missioner to the secretary.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
nYa OIdo Eolken or NIount Plenannt.

An ''old folks" concert was given last night
by the Philomathic society of Mount Pleasant,
which was largely attended. The costumes
were good and the programme we'll selected
Among tho singers were Miss Agnes Brown
Miss Nellie Gilhllan, Miss Belle Harmon
Miss Nicolls, and others.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

THE attempt to disrranchise southern re.
publicans comes at this time mainly from
northern republicans, and is confined to the
selection Of delegates to Chicago.
National Republican., 1884-04-19
PestiIence breeders.

Superintendent of Schools Wilson has writ
ten letter to the commissioners, complaining
of the foul air emanating from the water
closets situated in tho cellar of the Force
school building, and suggests that tho closets
be removed and placed in the yard
National Republican., 1884-04-19

HAVING failed to shoot the union to pieces,
tho southern free traders, the disciples of
Calhoun and nullifcAtion, propose to starve
the northern mechanics and laborers.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

WE know of no better way to compose the
differences than to let Carlisle write the
platform and Randall bo the candidate, or
vice versa
National Republican., 1884-04-19
CURRENT GOSSIP.

DTMPLED "DARKEY" DARLING,
baby with all Of baby's ways,
Cunning and sweet
wee elinging hands, wide innocent gaze,
Aud dimpled feet.
round red mouth that curves and COOS
Like any other
Yet sweeter than any TO kiss she'd choose
This baoys mother
And yet, what subtle line marks out
A fate less mild
Than your paler darlings, with petted pout
For this Airic child2
All well II its hue on our faces sat,
'Twere we'll for Us, maybe,
If 'twould make our souls as white as that
or this little dark baby.
Cincinnati Nctos.Journdi.
D white-armed, redlipped daughter of dreamsi
Filled with Joy thatis past all knowing,
Sprung from the winter with bloom that seems
New built with the cold embrace of the snow,
Ing;
Look Into mine with thy brown warm eyes,
And speak with the voice Of a seer who knows.
Tell me, oh, tell me, divnely wise!
Whittier, an. whittier shall come my spring
clothes?
National Republican., 1884-04-19

IT is claimed that tho intentions of the
present democratic congress are good. What
is lacking is capacity.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

WE haven't heard lately of Mr. Watterson's
red.hot poker. Has it cooled or is Mr.. Wat
terson no longer a rod-hot poker player.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

EIGHT dollars month is what the south.
ern free trader pays his hands"
National Republican., 1884-04-19

AN ordinary man in springer's boots would
feel discouraged. Springer is not an ordinary
man.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

HoLMAN's pictures are not for sale,
National Republican., 1884-04-19
Annuaeinents.

NATtoNAr-"Black Flag
FURps--Mlle Rhea
CoNiour-" That's Right" and might Hawks"
UINF FMUsEuM-Matinee and evening performance.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

Auction snleS.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY DrNCANsoS BRos-On April 2i and %, per-
emptory sale OF fine suburban property.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1884.
National Republican., 1884-04-19

CONGRESS ia still in session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
LIE solid South has now ridden in

The solid South has now ridden into
power. The fight has been won, ID
Matter how, and the division of spoils
begins soon. In that division somebody,
and many Southern somebodies are going
to be disappointed. 1t can not be other
wise. The grip of foreordainsd justice ID
upon those fellows who for years have
beaten, and murdered, and shot in order
to a Observation-Disclosures, The triumph
bias at last come, and the assassin will
demand his pay. The solid South will
break because the means are at hand fol
disappointed southera Democrats TO break
it. A political revolution 10 IMMINENT
there. and no, hand can, stay 1t. Tbs
Republican party put the ballot into the
hand of the man it drew up out of slave
ry, and it will yet be his salYation.-Tn.
dianaporSs Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

very member of the Cabinet were
9 American that would not bring
b, he Irish-Americans who in the last
30 made up their minds that they
'ar -rpported the pro- British policy of
{ rade long enough. It is an insult
ID te Intelligence of any Irish-American
vi" knows what the Democratic, pro-
Brush policy of free-trade means to sup
p that he is going to support a party
TIN IS opposed to protection simply be-
cause q man of his race is appointed to a
Ga get position. Mr.. Cieyeland's advis.
=rs ought to see this. Ifthey do not see
i they show how little respect they have
for those they are trying to conciliate -
IRISH World.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

Sergeant G. Fl. Bates, of Saybrook,
Mclean county, ILL.,, who is widely
known for his patriotic eccentricity, is
reduced in circumstances to absolute
poverty, and his saber and cutlass, which
have dangled at his side through all his
adventures, have been sold at con-
stables sale to satisfy debt. 1t will be
rememb ered that at the close Of the war
Bates marched on foot alone through the
Confederate States, carrying the Union
flag.
The inclined plane on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad at Pittsburgh, is a gigan-
tic engineering structure of its kind,
built according to the most advanced
scientific designs, aud without regard t.
cost. Teams, freight and passenger cars
are hauled up by means of steel cables,
the plane having total length of $40
feet, with rise of nearly 43 feet to the
hundred, 1t is built on arches, the long
est span being 232 feet, and the rest are
80 feet each. The cables for hauling the
cars are entirely of steel, and the largest
ever made in this country. The engines
furnishing the motive power are Of 700
indicated horsepower.
The ELECTORAL COLLEGE,. People
who think that the Electoral College
system ought TO be abandoned and the
method of a direct election by popular
vote substituted should consider the fact
that if the popular vote system prevailed
we should not have known who was
chosen this year uutil the returns from
Texas were in. Before those returns
were made Mr.. Blaine was considerably
ahead on the popular vote. If the
enormous plurality returned by the
enthusiastic Democratic canvassers in
Texas had turned the result, Mr.. Cleve-
lands title to the Presidency would have
been open to very grave suspicion. The
Electoral College has its defects, but it
has the advantage OF at least Imposing
some limit to the effect of Democratic
frauds. Boston Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
CHICAGOEVENING JOURNAL.

Now at the close of its fortiath year
lie continued property of the Chicago
Evening Journal shows that its course
as been Endorsed BY the people. Ever
STRIVING TO be- true 20 Its constituency.
giving all the news early and promptly,
sitting everything 90 as to avoid misrep
resentation, steering clear of sensational
ism. careful at all times of the best
interests of the family, the trus fou nds
ion of the Nations strength, and giving
sii the current market reports and general
business intelligence promptly and in
trustworthy form. we believe It has we'll
earned the title, ''Oid Reliable, ESQ often
applied to it.
Unidentified with the Republican party
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

TT Republican Senate having passed
the hill TO admit Dakota, as State, it
nov goes 10 the Democratic House. Da-
kota has every requisite for Sisterhood
eve demanded ofa Territory, but in this
reform" era she has committed the grave
olun1eF OF voting the Republican ticket.
haf s Der crime in the estimation of mod
err Democratic statesmen, nothing more
n '-Ss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
An End To Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg H.,
says: .'Having received so much beneft
nom Electric Bitters, feel it my dutyto
lets differing humanity knowit. Have had
a running sore on my leg for eight years
my doctors told me | would have 10 have
the hone scraped or leg amputated.
used, instead, ,hreA 5ottles Of Electric
BtterS and seven boxs 3ucklen's Arnica
Salve, and my leg is now sound and we'll .
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

A letter from Polk county, Fla, says:
II wish son could see the way they vote
for Presi ient down here. Take an old
-four barrel, put it with the open head
down against an old building, make an
aperture 10 the other and upper head for
the ballots, and let them drop on the
ground. Not one solitary Republican
vote east Ia this whole precinct"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

GENERAL SHERMAN states that Senator
Vance is in no wav connected with the
JEFF DaviS matter; that Vance has mag
Eified the affair, and that he SHERMAN
when he gets ready. and newspaper agi-
tation quiets down, will make statement
through the War Department.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

Oh and after January l, 1885, the day
will b. reckond at Greenwich Observa-
tory. lear London, England, as COM
menc'ng at midnight, the hours being
On Il o twenty-tour, or midnight, again.
For many years a dial showing twenty
four hours has been erected at the observ-
story, but in the future the twenty.four>
hours daY will be official.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

RICHARD ERACKEN, president of the
Volt Tone branch OF the United Irish
men in Philadelphia, has fallen heir to a
fortune of 100000. Bracken has
received letter stating that his uncle,
Richard 0 Keefe, had recently died, be-
queathing his entire estate, including
sugar plantations, to MIN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

THE directors of the Monona Lake
assembly held special meeting at the
PIaukint"n House, in Milwaukee last
week. The meeting considered several
questinns OF policy, arranged for the cree
ton of additional buildings at Monona
lake, AM fixed the date for the COM
mencemAnt of tho next assembly-July
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
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