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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
THE BOAT CLUBS.
No Active Movements Anticipated Until
After the First OF April.

No Active Movements Anticipated Until
After the First OF April.
At meeting of the presidents of the CO.
lumbia, Potomac, and Analostan boat clubs
held Monday night an agreement was made
concerning the disposition Of tho Post cup and
the star cup in the proposed joint regatta.
These gentlemen will lay tho matter before
their respective clubs at the next meeting.
aud it is thought that it W II be approved by
u majority, SO that ut the ensuing session of
the joint committee 1t will probably be
adopted The joint committee does not con-
vGne until after the meeting of the clubs SO
that the representatives in the joint COM
mittoc will be instructed as TO what course to
pursue.
There is very little activity in boating
circles as yet. Everything is pending the
action of the joint committee of the three
clubs appointed for the purpose of making
arrangements for u regatta to take place as
soon rs possible after tho international ANA
teur regatta, aud for offering such prizes as
may induce foreign clubs to participate. A
member of the Columbia club stated yester-
day that the outlook for them was very en-
cOuraging. Their four-oarcd crew will re-
main tho same us last year. The eight,
which was rather weak, has been very much
strengthened by the addition of Mr.. Charles
Davis, one of the best men in the club. They
arc confident of success if tho Potomacs re-
tain tho same crew ~ last year. Nothing,
however, has been finally decided upon.
Mr.. Wheatly. president of the Potomac
club, said to REPUBLICAN reporter yester-
day: 1--WE have little to fear in the coming
season. We have an active membership of
over two hundred, and with this material will
undoubtedly have Us strong crew as last year,
if not stronger ono Win last years crow
we managed to win tho three championship
~-ps, eud We viii ondeavor to retain .them.
This club will occupy their boat house on the
first OF April. Tho election of officers will
take place at our next meeting, on April 9,
after which active preparations will BIO made
for the coming year"
The Analostan club is doing nothing. The
fact that they have no senior club lessons
their interest in the coming contests. No
movement has as yet been made towards the
organization of this crew, but as it only re-
qures material, they may yet bring out n
crew which will give the other clubs consid-
cradle trouble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
VIEWS OF THE PEOPLE.
Suggestions as to the Proper Location Of a
Union Depot,
Pertinent Queries About the Expenditure
Of the School Fund.
Why Do Not the Commissioners Make Public the
Claims for Damage Against the District
The Livery and Dairy Business I'm New
York and Here.
A UNION DEPOT.
10 Tie Editor.

In order TO accommodate the railways and
prevent tracks from being laid above ground
reservation No. II seems to DO the most eligi-
BILE point for grand union depot. BY look
ing at map Of the city IL will be seen TINT
very many Of the avenues and streets run di-
rectly toward this reservation, thereby rom
derinp it Of easy access to tho various parts
of the city. That part of the reservation 'front.'
ing on Second street east. between + and III
streets. would be u fine site for n depot build
ing, and could be reached by tunnel along
G. street southeast to the intersection of Penn
sylvania avenue at Thirteenth street, then
down Pennsylvania avenue to circle formed at
the intersection Of Seventeenth street.
Kentucky avenue, Pennsylvania avenue,
h street southeast and square 1919 This is tho
point where tho Baltimore and Potomac road
now enters the city. q street outheast is 100
feet wide, and would admit Of three double
tracks in the tunnel. Tho exit for tho road
could be by the same route, and they could
pass around the city and cross the Potomac
at the Three Sisters, the point now proposed
for the free bridge which would give the
Baltimore and Ohio access to the MetropOli-
tan branch. The depot building should be
built over the mouth of the tunnel, and
passengers ascend to the street floor by such
methods as may be deyised-elev
or stairways. Second street should
be closed to travel through the reservation,
and bridge may be built over New Jersey
avenue and First street. Virginia avenue,
instead Of passing through a part of tho
reservation as it now does, should defect at
II street. cutting off the corner OF the reserva-
ton, passing on to Canal street to its juno
ton with this avenue. The whole of this
reservation, No. II, could be used for railroad
purposes, and here is sufficient room, no
streets passing through it TO South Capitol
street. With all respect for the opinions
Of those who have considered this
subject, there is great reason for be-
Loving that this reservation is
the most eligible location and the most easy
of access, and will give less cause of complaint
by property holders, aud at the same time b.
the most permanent of any yet mentioned
taking into consideration the probable
growth of the city. Here no tracks will be
above ground in the city limits except those
in the grounds of the railroad companies
and, although it will be expensive to build a
tunnel from Second street east to the eastern
branch through G street and Pennsylvania
avenue, yet when we are building for all time
to come and for future generations no expense
should be spared. TITUS.
MARCH 90, 1854.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
WHAT ROT.
tn JLs E,Jipn-


The commissioners appeal for aid in defeat
ing claims against the district.
1t is denied that there are claims for
S5,000,000, or that there are fraudulent ones
Most of them are only begging to be per-
mittcd to prosecute in court Of claims. They
have been fed on annual promises that the
legislation needed would be passed. They
have never been heard. Congress appointed
boards and made changes in grade to beau
tify the national capital, and provided in act
of June 20, 1874. for settlement of claims
arising up to that date. Those arising
since that date have never been heard. As
for wealth or influence of the claimants, Il
majority have been ruined and are in pow
erty. They have no influence greater than
the known justice of their claims.
Why do the commissioners keep secret the
list OF these claims on file in their office ?
Why not furnish list to the public, or a
committee in congress? Claimants have re-
peatcdly called through commissioners and
committees in congress for this information
with which to disprove the charge that the
amount is enormous. WHITAKER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
The Episcopal Bishop OF Maryland.

The Protestant Episcopal Diocesan conven-
ton, which is to appoint successor to the
late Bishop Pinkney of Maryland, will con-
veue in Baltimore upon the last Wednesday
in May, at st. Peters church (Rcv. julius L.
Grammar. ID. D., rector, at the corner of
Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street. The
standing committee of the diocese have Sc
lected Bishop Coke, Of New York, to preach
the sermon at the diocesan convention. There
are great many clergymen named in Balti-
more. and some in Washington, as probable
candidates to succeed the late Bishop Pink
ney, but there is no way of sscertaining at
the present time the names of those most
prominently mentioned as the candidates.
Rev. l.. II. Elliott, rector of the Church of
the Ascension, said in regard to the choice of
abishop yesterday to REPUBLICAN reporter !:
~ have no information worth publishing.
To repeat the names mentioned in this con-
nertion would be to recite quite a long cata-
logue, and this at the present time seems to
be the views of other leading Episcopal
clergymen in the diocese of the District of
Columbia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

TO The Editor
Occasionally We hear the remark, "Tho
weather bureau made u mistake to-day" 1t
should be borne in mind that indications"
are not intended for certainties. Tho state
ment in the paper may stand in tho postiv'
form, but that is owing to the cutting down
process in order to gain space, for space rs
well as time is money with the printer.
No matter what tho form of the state
ment, indications" should always be under
stood.
If people would heed the revelations Of tho
weather map they would readily understand
why positive statement cannot be made. A
storm appears in the west or south; no human
power can forotell the speed, direction, or
the spread Of that storm centre, low"
The forces OF nature in this particular are
never twice alike; If they wcre it would be
an easy matter of mathematics, but matho-
mates cannot holp us in the matter any
more than during thunder storm they could
put us in tho way of knowing how, when, and
where lightning will strike.
As the case stands at present we can have
nothing moro definite than tho :" indica-
tons"
If the map Of tho succeeding day docs not
warrant these "indicatiOns," then tho state
ment may be termed a mistake, but if some
thing quite different occurs 1t will be owing
to some erratic movement or change that has
in tho meanwhile occurred that could not
have been forseen.
The system we have ut present Is probably
rs perfect as il can be within tho territory IL
covers. In order to have il moro complete
we must have more stations in tn o west and
south. The perfection of the system depends
on the extent of the territory and the com.
ploteness Of the report thcrofrom.
WAsHISGToN, d. c., March 25 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
THE TRANSFER SYSTEM.

Is it not about time that the attention of
tho public is called to the fact that the trans
for companies owned by tho railroads) are
charging 30 cents for carrying baggage to and
from the depots, where there are other par
tics doing the same work equally as well for
% cents. One afternoon last week ] was at
the Baltimore and Potomac depot, and wanted
a small satChel carried TO my house on Four
toenth street, Tho price demanded was 80
cents. | demurred and said that 20 cents
was sufficient i was informed that they
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

At the regular meeting of st, Patrick's It,
A. b. society the election of officers for the
ensuing year was held, which resulted in the
selection of Rev. c. +. Thomas, spiritual direc-
tor F. McNerhany, president; John Finn, vice
president; j. A. Kinsley, corresponding and
recording secretary; w. II. FIJI, financial
secretary; NJ. O'shea, treasurer and NJ. Brod.
erick, 5ergoant-at-arms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Grammar school Alumni.

At a meeting of a number of graduates of
the grammar school of the second district
from 1873 to 1876 a plan was inaugurated to
have grand reunion of tho alumni of those
periods, with view to establish library
and literary and dramatic assOca-
tion. Mr.. William G. Dawar, of 10
Grant place. was made secretary. Another
meeting will he held Sunday evening ut tho
residence of the secretary, when it is pro-
posed to make definite arrangements
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

would not carry it for that price. therefore
took my check aud left II at one Of the 25.cont
offices, and the baggage was delivered in good
season. As your paper is in favor of reform,
thought that you might benefit the public by
vontilating this baggage question.
a SUBSCRIBER.
WAsH1NGToN, March IS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
A Sealed Verdict In the Kilbourn Case.

A Scaled Verdict Ina the Kilbourm Case.
The case of Hallet Kilbourn against ex-
sergeant-at-Arms John G. Thompson, which
has been on trial in the circuit court about u
week, was given to tho jury yesterday after
noon. Col. Totten resumed and finished his
argument, followed by Messrs. Wilson and
Worthington for the defendant, and the case
was closed by Senator Voorhees, for the
plaintiff. The jury returned sealed YER
dict late yesterday afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Foundry Church Temperance.

The temperance society connected with the
Foundry church held their monthly meeting
Sunday afternoon. The new pastor of the
church, Rev. r. N, Taylor, delivered an
address, as did also Mr.. Miller, of Iowa.
The organization elected the following
named officers for the ensuing year Presi-
dent, j. f. Stock; vice president, II. N.
Tilton; secretary, Charles Il. Duehay, and
treasurer, Miss Lola Clokey.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Robert ludlow white man, was in the
police court yesterday charged with stealing
planes from William Hornback. The trial
was deferred until to-day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The commissioners have sent the claim for
salary of Justice of tho Peace Bundy, as act
ing judge of the police court during Judge
SHELLS absence, to congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Mr., Alfred Speer, the celebrated wine grower
OF New Jersey preserves the uniermented juice
Of the grape for sacramental use. 1t has been
adopted and its use sanctioned by the prominent
diylnes this country. II is also used by nvalids
with remarkably well effect. For sale by grocers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The Hold Carriers union state that at n
meeting held Monday night the strike was
declared to be over. Tho wages are hence
forth to be at the rate of $3.50 per day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The jury in the case of Robert c. Kcrstino
in the criminal court, who was charged with
PERJURY, returned yesterday afternoon with n
verdict of acquittal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
Firnt Clas. Photogrnphs nt Low Price

Cabinets, si.5O pCr do2cn cards, ~ per dozen
Large work Of amy description ut OnC-lHli tho usua
price. New York Photograph Company great rCduC
lion. No T23 seventh street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The Capital Bicycle club have decided TO
occupy the handsome house at 0l0 G. street
us their future headquarters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Tho argument in the Strong arbitration
case will begin to-day ct the city hall. The
testimony is all in, and the argumcnt Is will
conclude this week. Hon. b. +. Butler is Mr..
Strong's attorney.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Yesterday the force of workmon upon the
new pension Office building was increased
and operations actively resumed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL possesses far reaching
aud powerful healing qualities, which It's per-
tistent use will demonstrate In any case OF colds
coughs throat. or lung troubles while its sOoth-
Ing aud restorative effects are realized az once.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

SECONDHAND CLOTHING OF all descriptions
bought and the highest cash prices paid, Call or
address s. Guggenheimer, 623 seventh street
southwest Orders by mail promptly attended to.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

THE first and most varied assortment OF gen tie
mems furnishing goods will he found at r. II.
Tnylor's Examine their fine underwear, their
extensive display of shirts, and their beautiful
stock of London neckwear specially imported
for the spring trade.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

You all want the hest. Don't take my word for IT,
but order case dozen Rochester Beer tmglt AMI
L. II. FINLEY,
1905 pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
BUSINESS MENTION.

In tho police court yesterday Columbus
Sowell and Lawrence Bailey were tried for as
Baulting Officor Sutton at Jefferson place
and Connecticut avenue. They were each
fined 500 for the assault and Sewell was lined
in addition $40 for profanity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

The commissioners yesterday approved the
application for liquor license OF Rudolph Reh,
IA II street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
ID AND INVALID BOYS.
Proposals.
PROPOSALS. FOR FRESH BEEF.

OFFICE A. G. g.,
WASHINGTON BARRACKS d. C.,
March g. 1854.
Sealed proposals in triplicate subject TO the usual
conditions, with copy of this advertisement at
taehed VIII be received at this office until IL o'clock
time and place they win be opened in presence OF
bidders, for furnishing and delivering the Fresh Beef
required by the subsistence Department, United
states Army at this post for issue troops thereat
during the fiscal year commencing July l, 1884.
The contract for Fresh Beef shall not be construed
TO Involve the United States in any obligation for
payment IN excess of the appropriation granted by
congress for the purpose
Proposals must he inclosed in sealed envelopes,
marked proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed
70 the undersigned. The government reserves the
right TO reject any or all proposals.
Blank proposals giving Information as TO condi-
tions, quality of beef, payments, amount of bond.
&C., must be obtained by application 70 this office
SFBREE SMITH,
LIST Lieut. r. @. NJ, I'd Art, "A. IS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

Prigg's Jcwclry store. 49, Penn. Ave.
New Eyeglasses Prcntis' Patent pcrscOpic and
cut away to tit the fces large persons better than
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
- posToFFIcE NOTICE.

is the man to make them. Mildew.proor iore AVN.
ings n specially. Make your houses comfortable by
putting UP window awnings. ma26-3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26
SprtiaI llutirrs.

n5ys NOW is YOUR TINE TO GET AWNINGS
hSsS and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

nsEs, ELYS CREAM BALM. COOKS BALNI
HsS oil Life, SandfOrds, Knights, HRrtcy's, Vic
De Meyers, sages, and other CaIaIrh Cures at
COUGfiIIN'S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-26

u.S- DIR. WILLIAM NJ. CATE, HAS NEW
hSaS offices at olG Fifteenth street. Practice lin
tied to treatment ofspinnl curvauros and diseases of
the nervous system. mhlS-lmh
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-08-07
THIS EVENINGS D0INCS.
TO-M0RR0W'S DOlNGS.
A POWDER MAGAZINE IN THE PALACE
YARD.

Our esteemed friend, the Ha,odiian,
usually reflects the public sentiment,
and gets things straight; but in this
matter Of the Palace Powder Maga-
zine, they are all wrong; completely
astray. We were panied when we
learned that so patriotic a journal as
the Hdwujtdt should oppose the
wish of the King, for of course such
a structure would not be suggested
unless the King wanted it. We,
therefore, interviewed n majority
Of our prominent citizcus. and we
find them all Of one mind. The
palace yard is most eminently Il fit
and proper place for powder maya
zine, and the only fault found is that
a magazine II feet square does not
begin to be big enough 1t is sug-
gested that King Street and Palace
Walk, and Richard and Likelike
Streets be the boundary limits Of the
magazine, and that the Palace be
placed Oh the top, in order that the
occupants may have an unobstructed
view of Kakaako and other objects
of interest. Moreover. in order that
his constitutional advisers may be
close at hand at all times. it is sug-
gested that the popular gentlemen of
the cabinet be accommodated in the
-four corners of the yard, each to be
not more than sixty feet from the en-
trance to the magazine. The con-
scientious constituent loving Mr. Ka-
ulukou might also be assigned resi-
dence therein; but we should object
to his residing at distance of more
than twenty feet from the magazine
entrance. 1t is suggested also that
each dwelling be supplied with not
less than seventeen telephones at
public expense, and for the sake of
economy that they be run by an
electric battery stationed on the pre-
misses. Such a battery would be very
valuable however, and likely to be-
come the subject of larceny. 1t
should therefore be placed in the in
terror of the inner magazine. The
fact is, this magazine project is born
of patriotism, and should the Legis-
lature short-sightcdly decline to ap-
propriate therefor, an appreciative
and loya! populace will spontaneously
build it by private subscription.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-08-07
HEAP BIC INJlUN GIBSON SECURES
ANOTHER SCALP.

Mr.. Gibson's system of crushing
opposition by making official posi-
tion depend entirely upon subser-
viency to the powers that be, has
again been brought into play.
Serene +. Bishop, who has long
been n valuable member of the
Survey Department, has been out
spoken in his denunciation of the
Infamous Lottery Bill. This was
sufficient. Mr.. Gibson's paper, the
Eteie, Immediately began to viIlify
and abuse Mr.. Bishop and has con-
tinued to do so, il is needless to say,
manufacturing whatever facts were
necessary to suit its purposes. Mr..
Bishop has been given to under
stand in more ways that one, that
his services could be dispensed with,
and preferring to take time by the
forelock, he yesterday rendered his
resignation, which was forthwith ac-
cepted. The country has lost a
valuable servant. and for no other
reason than that he dared to speak
the truth.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-08-07

habitants turned out en- mdSSe, not
knowing what the matter was, but it
was soon discovered that the Powder
Magazine had entirely disappeared
In the place of the magazine there
was an irregular pit from three to
seven feet deep. The wall surround.
ing the enclosure was down even
with the foundation, rs was also the
dwelling house Nothing was found
of the occupants of the house except
q few bloody fragments which were
discovered the next morning, about
fifty yeards distant. The cause of
the accident was unknown, but it is
supposed to have been caused by
electricity from telephone wire
which connected with the dwelling
house and passed within few feet
of the magazine. The air was
heavily charged with electricity,
effecting the working of the telegraph
instruments all over that part of the
country, and the explosion was un-
doubtedly caused through the agency
of electricity.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-08-07
EXPLOSION OF A POWDER MAGAZINE.

The following is an account of the
explosion of the Excelsior Powder
Company's Storage Magazine, which
occurred in East Brooklyn, \. Y,
on the 18th August, 1880, The
Magazine was built in II vacant lot,
of heavy double masonry walls, and
was protected by brick wall twelve
feet high extending entirely around
the magazine, at distance of forty
feet from the building, The keepers
house stood in one corner of the
enclosure, distant some sixty feet
from the entrance TO the magazine,
and was occupied by the keeper, his
wife, three children and a servant
girl. At about quarter past eleven
on he night Of the 18th, the neigh
borhood was aroused by most
terrific earthquake shock, accom-
panied with a roar that beggared
description. The frightened in
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-08-07
The CRANK TURNS UP AGAIN.

EDITOR BULLETIN;- No doubt you
think your editorial of yesterday,
concerning my commucation to the
AdcertiSer, is very funny. ! said
that | would always raise may voice
when religious liberty is assailed (;
and so | will, in spite of your silly
ridicule, | said it was time to call
for fair dealing in politics, and |
say so now. | feel sure that the
present intense opposition to Mr.,
Gibson is simply on religious
grounds. Because his conscience
at one time taught him to believe in
Mormonism, he excited the hatred
of all the other sects by his energy
in carrying out his religious views.
This has been an objectionable sin,
and can never be forgotten, Lately