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National Republican., 1884-10-10
Not National Issue.

Temperance has no place in national
politics, and those misguided people who
persist in forcing the issue to the front as
disturbing clement in presidential cam
paigns arc enemies of the cause they pro-
fess to serve. AS q distinctive political
party the prohibitionists have never been
able to muster in any considerable force
or to maintain advantages once gained.
Whenever they attempt to make prohibi-
tion the sole and only issue, and are blind
to the fact that there are other issues,
they arouse antagonisms and accomplish
their own discontinue. The sensible
friends of temperance understand very
we'll that prohibition is not the only ques-
tion to be considered in a political cam
paign.
They know that the majority of the
people in this country do not need pro-
hibitory liquor law to enable them to
acquire wealth; but that to provide them
selves with good homes they do need
protection for their labor. With very
clear comprehension of this truth, the
prohibitionists of Maine cast their votes
very largely in the interest of the presi-
DENTAL candidate who declared for tho
protection of American industry"
An overwhelming majority Of the voters
of the country are in favor of the adop.
ton and enforcement of laws that tend to
discourage intemperancc. In states where
either party is in undoubted control
rigid temperance laws have been put in
operation without serious opposition.
Republican Maine, New Hampshire, and
Massachusetts, and democratic Georgia,
Mississippi, and Maryland are on the same
footing. In all these states stringent laws
for the cure and prevention Of intemper-
ance are in force. Prohibitionists in
Maine are no less loyal to the cause they
love than arc the prohibitionists o
Georgia. The prohbitory amendment tC
the constitution Of the state Of Maine wal
carried last month by majority OF abou
10000 in II total vote of lI2, ,413, democrats
and republicans voting for it, The
prohibition candidate for governor re
ceived only 1870 votes all told, and this
in the banner prohibition state Of thu
union. Prohibition republicans of Maine
refused to throw away their votes by
voting for Eustis for governor, and they
will refuse to throw away their votes il
November by voting for st. John. Th'
democrats Of Georgia, Maryland, and
Mississippi will very properly refuse t
waste their votes by casting their ballots
for ST. John,
st. John will receive no support in tn,
south and he does not deserve or expect
it. He should receive no support in the
north for the same reason. He has beeI
introduced into the campaign us dis
turbing element in close states in tn
hope that hs bay get few votes tina
would otherwis1be republican 81. Johi
iskept in the teld as an auxiliary sid
show to the donJbcrAtie circus, His back
ers are runnint him in the faint expeo
ydtion that he bay get enough republican
Itiss to elect % democratic president
lstliEely Y can achieve any sucl
National Republican., 1884-10-10
"Lore and Laughter"
NJ. fIa yssyffls


ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. o,-When ! wrote
you on Oct, 4, concerning "Love aud Laugh.
ter" 1t was not my intention of entering into
controversy on the subject, for / have no
earthly interest either in the poem or Its au-
thor. hut / would say In answer to Judge
Braley that when ! stated that clipped from
a paper the poem In question and put II In a
scrap book in 1877 that the statement was not
mere matter Of words, but matter Of fact
which can be proved.
1t is not my object or intention to inJuro Mrs
Wilcox, but IL she claims 10 have written the
poem only two years ago haye this much to
say, In the face of Judge Braley's statement.
that she did not compose II; nor do mean TO
say that Col. Joyce did.
As TO statements alone, they amount TO moth
ing, and unless Judge Braley or any one else
can produce better proof than their mere state
ments alone they had better keep quiet, for
sooner or later they will be stamped as being
Ito use Judge Brsley s words "audaciously un-
true"
If the controversy continues, I will be per-
fectly willing. TO show to your reporter the
book, though 1t ia of a private nature,
W, l.. CLARK.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Consul GENERAL MERRITT Of London, ex-
collector of New York, is in the city.
JUSTICE ANDREW wYLIE, of the district su-
preme court, was in Chicago carly this week
on Il vacation.
SITTING BULL is exhibiting in Philadelphia
at the Young Mems Christian Association hall,
which was refused Col. Ingersoll for one of his
lectures.
SITTING BULL intends to go to Carlisle bar
racks to visit Red Clouds daughter. Mak-pi-a-
lu-tah must think Sitting Bull has " heap of
cheek.
A NEW HAVEN fruit dealer caught two boys
stealing pears, when he put each one into
potato sack and hung the sacks up to lamp
post for an hour.
JOHN PHILBRIcK of Seabrook, N. H., who is
90 years old and blind, shaves himself with
the only razor he ever owned and which he
bought seventy-hve years ago.
NINE. BERNARD MIGLIuRA, prlma donna, from
Turin, Italy, is the guest Of Mme. Josephine
Logan. She is the wife of the celebrated buffo,
Fermino Migliura, and one Of the finest singers
in her province.
Hon. ]. A. DUMoNT supervising inspector
general of steam vessels has been making an
'o' ,l"a',' t ,"",,,C, sbnrt ,acs,ion Ue was a,
~. no" Srosdaw
Ivy N' :"
,,i,,n i ~ tIunss P's ia has n,on,s uans Of
u srnaoh and ,nannor and ,bo resembIanca "a
spevui aua anr, a ,ha, tha son,s maze mn ;s
itu INA, ',ss sae 49, ~ '''''' ''O NF
'''e o'n'' ~ wv '"''
NINE GuNEwALD and her daughter Mrs'
Hickenlooper, from Houston, Texas are ViAit-
ing win the ianlly OF 1uuge hlckehloopei' on
Hhouc islahu a,enuo' Miue' 'uAe" ,e. 20 n- ~
"eooinp''sheu l. peN, Ha,"s ''N
nius''"i euu0"',oi III NO'p''S'
HON. JAMES NJ BuPPus, OF Lynn, wen. 10
worcester ana put up al ho'ei. Az peu time
he asked Tor ight but they tola MN they
had gas ana now 70 use IT, ne salo ne hau
been president oi the gas company ~ Lynn
iol 'h'''y''"o S'"''' aiu "aA''u HeN"
JUDGE RAPALLo' OF the new YORK court o.
appeals was taken III IN court on MONDAY ~
Albany, ana was oD''sed 70 Do removed 10 hl'
home lie mas been an Invalid some 'ime
and was recovering put TOOK shght colu
while attending Jhdse rogers iuhefai aho
grew worse
SENATORS DAWES, Cameron OF Wisconsin
and Morgan, the committee to visit certain In
dian reservations, have returned from the
National Republican., 1884-10-10
GEN. GRANT ON OUR coNsuLs.
He Advises tho Appointment Of Consular
Agents Who May Act as Agents for American

Manufacturers.
NEW YORK, Oct 9.--The South American
commission to-day visited Gen. Grant for the
purpose of obtaining his views ns to the hest
methods OF promoting trade with South
America. Tho general gaveIa history OF the
commercial treaty between this country and
Mexico negotiated by himself and Senior Ro-
nero. lie thought that as room as congress
passed the necessary legislation to carry their
treaty into effect the trade between the United
States and Mexico would be largely increased.
During his visits to Mexico Gen. Grant said
he found considerable prejudice against the
United States growing out Of the fear that this
government was trying to acquire more
Mexican territory. This feeling had been fos.
tered by merchants and others, whose object
thereby prevent competition. The establish
ment of railway communication had the
effect of bringing about an intercourse
between ,Erso the people Of this country ana
friendly feeling and destroyed the prejudice.
This feeling would increase as they became
better acquainted, and would naturally FUR
had had found the same feeling in Central America ca
English established in Honduras, and were ere
alarmed lest they should extend their autho-
looked to the United States for protection, and
cultivated commercial relations with us. The
best way, he said, to cultivate trade with Cen.
trail aud South America and in TACT with all
other nations except those OF Europe, was TO
reorganize the consular service. Instead Of
scattering consuls about there should bo ap-
pointed to every post commercial agents who
should have tho privilege of engaging In bust
ness. They. should be permitted 10 act as
drummers for manufactures OF the United
States. They should have samples sent them
and be allowed 10 sell on commission to mer-
chants Of the ports at which they were
located. The trouble now Ia that poorly paid
consul have no motive In promoting trade, and
the merchants and manufacturers OF this
country have no means of reaching certain
foreign markets, except by incurriug the ex-
pense of sending agents to those places, Tho
commercial agents should perform the duties
now performed by consuls. Another thing
equally necessary In securing the trade do
sired would be to furnish means Of comnuni-
cation and transportation by steamship lines.
These should be subsidized by the government
until a commerce had boon established to on
able them to sustain themselves II was alb
surd to expect the establishment Of trade be-
tween countries that had no direct communi-
cation and 1t was equally absurd to expect
capitalists to invest In ship lines with amply
prospect of securing interest on their invest
ments at future time. The committee ad-
journed to next Tuesday.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
Not One Word.

You may read the letter of Mr.. Tilden to the
committee of the democratic national conven-
tlon through from beginning to end, and then
you may read It through backwards from end to
beginning without finding single word in
dicating that the illustrious statesman whom
the party honors has confidence IN the ability
Of the partys candidate for president, or
faith in his fitness 10 administer the office, or
respect tor his personal character.
Eot one word for Cleveland and Mt, Tilden
Yet we have been told again and again by
the managers of Mr.. Cleveland's canvass that
there was to come from Graystone an opinion
respecting the candidates qualifications which
should awake the party to enthusiasm, and
put life and soul and hope into the indifference
OF his supporters,
With what eagerness would the friends OF
Mr., Cleveland have seized upon the faintest
expression of Mr.. Tilden's belief that this
candidate is the right man TO undertake the
task which he himself has been compelled TO
decline, and the magnitude and difficulty OF
which he so profoundly appreciatesY
He is silent, His silence Is eloquent. What
could Samuel ]. Tilden say In eulogy OF such
a person as Grover Cleveland?
National Republican., 1884-10-10

IN an interview in yesterdays star
Secretary Post, of the democratic con-
gressional committee, is quoted as saying
that he had had an interview with gen.
tleman from Representative Hiscock'g =
district who said he was delegate "
the republican national convention, was
manufacturer who employed great
prrOny workmen, and was Roing to vote
the rw6rkfar. Clsyel9n2,' Nc. Mr.. Post
iSem'either duped or makes an untrue
et3tement. The delegates from Hiscock IS
district were Carroll L. Smith, editor of
the Syracuse Journal, and James Frazee,
q miller. Both men were then and are
low Blaine men. Mr.. Frazee was elected
rs alternate for II. l., Duguid, who was
prevented from attending the convention n
by sickness. MI. Duguid was and is now
an ardent Blaine man. Equally untrue
is tho statement made in the same inter.
view that the stalwarts are going tc
>"knife" Blaine in Hiscock's district. In
sssad of Blaine being knitted in that dis
tries be ,7iil poll 500 more majority than
Garfield did.
National Republican., 1884-10-10

THE republicans of the thirteenth New
York district have renominated Gen.
John II. Ketcham, their present repro
sentative in congress. Gen. Ketcham is
the most popular man in his part of tho
state, conventions in his district having
paid him the distinguished honor Of
eleven unanimo Gus nominations for con-
gross record that few public men can
equal. The general was commissioner of
the district for four years, and he has al
ways shown himself to be a firm friend
of Washington and watchful Of her in
teregts
National Republican., 1884-10-10
WASHINGTON, D. c., oct, 8, 1884,
Hendricks and Democratic DofauItors.


suMNITvILLE, IND, Oct 6.-Your publication
OF the defaulting receivers OF public moneys
for the sale OF public lands only comes down
TO 1898. Mr.. Price was receiver OF public
money az the land oiilce at Fort Wayne, Ind,
IN lSi0, and got 10 be deiaulter TO the tune OF
SS1,00O, The secretary of the treasury threat
ened to turn him out II he did not pay up,
and VIM. Hendricks, Thomas 4. Hendrioks's
uncle, wrote TO Vim, H. Marcy, then secretary
OF the treasury that he had influential trlends,
and he had better lot him remain. He was
United States senator from 1875 TO 1850 for
twelve years. Thomas A. Hendricks said in
his first speech opening the campaign at IN
dlanapolis Ind, that there were 100 OOo ONCE,
holders In the United States, and intimated
that they should have $1,000 Of them II they
would elect Cleveland and Hendricks That
reminds me of Satan offering Christ all the
Kingdoms Of the earth II he would tall down
and worship him, aud II is said tho poor dSvll
did not have a foot Of land To his name; Cleye-
land Will have no offices to give anes lhs sIse'
tion. ,..snt.....s.l Nh, y MARTIN
National Republican., 1884-10-10
ARMY LONGEVITY PAY.
An Important Point 10 be Decided by the
Supreme Court-0ther Cases to be Heard


Next Week.
Tho supreme court OF the United States will
meet on Monday next for the October term OF
1884. Six of the justices are already in the
city, and all are expected TO tako their seats
when the court reassembles The number OF
cases on the docket Is l,025 or fiity,four less
than were docketed up to the corresponding
time last year. The court holds under advise
ment ten cases which were argued or sub
mitted at tho last term, but the only one of
called head money case OF the Liverpool
New York, and Philadelphia steamship COM
pany against the commissioners OF emigration
A number Of cases have been specially ns-
signed for the second day ofthe Forthcoming
term, and the indications are that most of them
will be argued. Among. the uQ6tnimpoftent
are the Alabama claims cases Of the Columbia
and the Great Western Insurance companies
against the United States, brought up by a.
peal from the court Of claims; the patent inter
ference case Of the commissioner OF patents
against the United States ex rel Hoe, which
involves the question Of the right OF appeal in
patent cases from the decision OF the commits
sioner Of patents to the secretary ofthe interior,
and the longevity pay case ofthe United states
against Lieut. Charles Morton, brought up by
appeal from the court of claims.
The argument and decision In the case last
named will have more than usual interest In
military circles since the principle involved
affects! \ Is said the pay Of nearly
whether the period Of military training at the
| West Point military academy 10 TO be regarded
as service in the army" in computing an
officers longevity pay.
| ChiefJustice Drake, in deliyeringtheopinio
Of the court below In favor OF the claimant, re-
viewed the laws and regulations relating to
the military academy, and said: "In view OF
| These plain and express provisions, we are at
a loss TO understand why q cadet ut a military
| academy Is not in service in the army That
| he is pursuing there the studies and passing
through the discipline which are to tit him for
higher duty and perhaps greater achievements
in military life does not, in our opinion, at all
unmistakable words, by the laws under which
both the academy and the army exist No
private soldier In the army Is more In the ser
vice than a cadet at West Point" If the de.
cision of the court of claims is sustained II will
add four years to the period of service of West
Point cadets in tho computation of theiI
longevity pay.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
Tho Chinese Question In Court.

A fow days ago party Of eighty-six China
men arrived at san FranciScoOn the steamer
City Of Peklng, Some Of them who had for
merly resided in the United States We're pro-
vided with the certificates prescribed by the
Gates required by tho supplementary act Of
1881, They were not permitted TO land as the
United states courts in California have re.
Gently decided that Chinese can be allowed to
reauired by law, and that secondary evidence
cannot be accepted In such cases The treas.
ury was appealed 10 for relief, but II has been
decided not TO interfere In the matter, on the
ground that 1t Is question TO. be settled by the
courts,
National Republican., 1884-10-10
A Gentle Transition,

The "Hon." Albion w. Tourgee has finally
edited the Continent into condition Of per
manent repose. Considering the amount of
capital invested in that literary venture, the
Hon" Albion effected its extinction with
singular Celerlty. Subscribers whose terms OF
subscription 10 the Continent have not expired
are advised that they shall be cOnsOled with
such intellectual dissipation as Is afforded by
the columns Of the Christian at Work. The
transition Is one of the least violent that could
have been afforded TO them.
National Republican., 1884-10-10

In France for years past good machine
workmen have been paid an average ofl2
cents an hour, while ordinary workmen
got ~ to cents. Tho average per diem
wages of tho French mines in 1882, include
ing women and children, was 72 cents; in
belgium. 80 cents, and Silesia, 52 cents.
National Republican., 1884-10-10

Mr.. DANIEL, the prohibition candidate
for vice president, has written a long
letter of acceptance, which he has sent
out to tho newspapers with request that
il be withhold from publication until it
reaches the committee in Chicago We
comply with his request with the greatest
pleasure
National Republican., 1884-10-10
Japau Ounrsntines China,

Mr.. bingham, our minister at Toxic, reports
TO the department Of state that the govern
ment of Japan has issued stringent quarantine
regulations at It's ports of Nagasaki, Kobe, and
Yokohama against vessels coming from Annoy
and New Chang, China, on account OF a cholera
epidemic at those places.
National Republican., 1884-10-10

WILL somebody please turn on the
atpam9
National Republican., 1884-10-10
PROPOSALS..
DIRoPosAIs ron THE PURCHASE OF
J. SQUARE NO, 100. IN THE CITY OF
WASHINGTON, ID, O.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsHINGroN, Sept 10, 1884
Sealed Proposals, addressed TO the UNDER
signed, will be received at this office until II
O'Clock noon MONDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1884, for the purchase OF square
numbered one hundred and nine, In the city Of
Terms--O -One-fourth cash, aud the remainder
payable In six months without interest, or all
cash at bidders option -
Proposals may be made for all (l86, le4
square feet, more or less) or any portion OF said
square; All bids to be for hesquaro foot Of
ground.
deposit of 10 per eentum Of the amount bid
casb' and his reeelpt for the same must accom-.
pany each bid.
The right 70 reject any or all bids is reserved
by the Commissioners.
An abstract Of i''e can be examined at thu
office
lumhh WILLIAM TINDALIl,
Il stl7-wfmIno10 ..ii .tONr SECRETARY.
National Republican., 1884-10-10

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1884.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
WANTED-ROOgIS.

i FLOOR, suitable for light housek eeping (gns
stove) for a couple; no children; permanent "
snited state all particulars. Address C. L., Re-
publican ONCE. All
DY A SMALL FAMILY--2 OR 3 UN-
- furnished rooms for light housekeeping;
rent. moderate. Address, with terms and loca-
tion, IL A. H.. Republican office. 4-l4
National Republican., 1884-10-10
PERSONAL.

ELEGANT SUITS MADE AT 7O7 q ST.,
~ by perfect system, from s5 to -. Free les
sons In dreso cutting. oc10-2t
TTyYPE-WRITING AT SPECIAL RATES.
l. Address y. L. T.. Republican Office ocs-3ts
A NY PERSON WHO SAW ST. CAR
"A run over setter dog Friday morning will
oblige owner by letting him know. j. c. VAN
HOOK, Room 137, General Land Office z
DRIVATE LESSONS GIVEN IN THE
l. common English branches. including PEN
manahip and composition, by young lady of
experience. Address MISS BLANK, Box 240,
City =. O.
NERVOUS Weakness, Abuse, ETC., radically
IN cured by direct application and absorption.
Circular free. Pareira Chemical Company, Chi-
cago, III. aui0-u,h,s-ly
DARuAINS IN HATS OF LATEST
ID styles, at New York Hat Store 36l Penn
sylvania avenue N. w.
TITO MEN-wEAK AND UNDEVELoPED
Il parts OF tSs body enlarged and lnvigorAted.
Address for particulars ERIE MEDICAL 90.
LADIES may develop the bust by simple selE
treatment. Write for sealed circular and fres
advice TO ERIE MEDICAL CO.. buffalo, N. y
The manager has referred us 10 eminent physi
clans and to patients, men and women, indors
Ing this plan oftreatment All may satsfy them
selves fully before Investing cent.-From the
New YorkDispatch.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
WAHTED-AIIsoELLANEoUy.

A aIDE-BAR BUGGY, WITH LEATHER
"A top and a set of harness that have been used
and not abused. Address DAN, Republican Of
flee. $40
ROUNrY LAND WARRANT FOR 100
j acres, or two land warrants Tor 80 acres
ench, or one warrant for 40 acres, and one for
40 acres Address, stating lowest price, CHAS
FLINT, tho National Tribune, el5 10th st.
N w. 5-se17.1m
National Republican., 1884-10-10
GlIt Natiunal Republican

Daily tcScept Sunday and Weekly,
BY TIE NArtoNAL REpupL1cAS COMPANY.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
For RENT-HOUsEs.

A NEW FURNISHED HOUSE ON NJ ST.,
72O 10Th st., near Riggs's Bank.
National Republican., 1884-10-10

ELEGANT SUITS MADE AT 7O7 q ST.,
~ by perfect system, from IS to 81. Free les
sons Ii dreso cutting. oc10-2t
National Republican., 1884-10-10
BO4RDING.

strINHE TREMoIT"-THIs HOUSE HAS
every way put fp hrstclasi order. II Is the cool
est and most desirable place to board In the city.
Terms, t2b, gao. $40, and at5 per mouth. House
and hall heated by steam.
National Republican., 1884-10-10
N.Y. PosToEFIcE NorIck.

Intt.,a N, Vurone need not he snecinIiy Al.
..n ~. S An. na tc,,ia Il y
orSer 10 ~ ne enPe spssay delivery At dastnation.
as all Trans Atlantic mails are forwarded oy the
roIalgn mails lot tne week enuhs ~ W. IN ~ ~
as foliowsi
sAIUhph hr;L,ht L;ao a a., doi Europe prs pvs
for Germany. DC, must be directed "per Brit,
annie" \; at 7;aO a. m. for Belgum direct, per
m Enr Rrpa1ii IN AMI tbe Yn Plata C,onntrles per
steamship Merchant, via Bahia and Rio de
Janelroi nt S:Sn a N. toT "a Scotiana disSt, sS pa'
Far the Nethepiabds direct nor steamship iieer.
aa,o " ria pnttardaws nj iii \ n fnr Tentral
National Republican., 1884-10-10
BUSINESS CARDS.

A PTiST TAILoR-H. KOPPEL. Cos 18TH
"A st. n, W., between # and q sts.
A wNING MAKER-R, O. NJ. BURTON,
IA 434 9th st. n. W. Reception Canopies and
Decorations for rent. All kinds OF Awninga
Tents, and Flags made
National Republican., 1884-10-10

DRoF. SHELDoN'S DANCING CLAssIss
Il will be resumed Saturday, Sept. 10. / a. M
and 7;3O 2. M, nt 1904 + st. N. W; Monday,
sept. 10, $40 and l:a0 y. m, at Sd st and Pa,
ay, :. r. Rebate Of 10 per cent. on above dates,
SEND Tor clrcnlars se16-om
Mrs BURR's ENGLISH AND FRENCH
INl school iof young ladies and little girls will
reopen WEDN ESDAY, SEPT. 2IrH. No 1908
II street north WpHt aey .s,v ~, III =
National Republican., 1884-10-10

Entered at the postonice at Washington, d. c.,
~ second-class matter
National Republican., 1884-10-10
For further information apply to
Ii. III, BARKER, NJ. d., Dean,
selO-1m 1ll0 IL street northWest.

GEoRGETowN HEIGHTa
select school for young ladies, occupyinRep
entire square of well-shaded ground In the north.
west section of the city, Every facility for a
thorough education in English, the Languages,
Music, and Painting. Private conveyance for
pupils from distant parts of the city Address
MISS EARLE,
anlh.tf a uhIrI % Ia strnat
National Republican., 1884-10-10

pooKs AND STArIoNERY-EAsro "
II RuPP, $. o. cor, Pa ave, and 18th st.
O,ARPENTERS- HOLTzCLAW BROS, 1915
~ Ohio Ave.-Fine Carpentoring and Building
nromDtly nOne
National Republican., 1884-10-10
For REyT-RooHS.

1927 XGRMoNT XlGsR lssS1I .Ao AVE H.s.l,l LARGE Sii
furnished rooms at 1oi9 10th st.. corner Mass.