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CLEVELAND ANDrnEs SOLDIERS
A Terrible Record OF Opposition to
the Veterans.


While mayor of Buffalo Grover Glove
land vetoed AN ordinance approprat ing
$500 for tho observance Of memorial day.
lie vetoed bill, as governor, allowing
Grand Army posts to use state muskcts ---
tho posts to give good security for the safo
keeping of the arms.
A one-armod veteran named Jam es
Young was employed on the state capitol
at Albany, and made an almost helpless
cripple by AN accident there, and ho vetoed
a bill for his relief although tho Grand
Army oil over the state petitioned therefor.
He vetoed bill making it misdo-
meanor for any person to wear Grand
Army badge who was not n veteran Of tho
war Of the rebellion. This bill was also
petitioned for by thousands of veteran
soldiers.
He vetoed q bill providing that the
state should furnish each veteran of tho
war of lS61-'65 with an engraved copy OF
his honorable discharge. He also objected
to a bill to provide headstones for graves
of decoased soldiers from New York, but
IL was passed over his objection.
Grand Army men and all other veterans
should ponder these facts, and when the
time comes they should most emphatically
veto his candidacy for tho presidency.
HIS record abounds with evidences Of his
hostility to tho men who preserved this
union. and they should resent that hos
tility with every lawful means in thoi r
power. Go for him, boys
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

valuable services in the present campaign
the democrats should mako him their
candidate four hears hence, would he be
willing to submit his whole private cor.
rcspondonco to the scrutiny Of his political
opponents? Is there nothing in his rela-
tions with Mr.. Willard and with tho
Northern Pacific railroad that might not
be msconstrucd by his enomios? Ifsomo
troachorous private secretary should steal
tho letters that have passed between him
aud his confidential friends and place
them in tho hands Of Mr.. Blaine is II not
likely that there could be speech mad o
in Brooklyn that would mako Mr.. Schurz
appear to be very dishonest man2
As long as Mr.. Schurz is allowed to lay
down his own premises and draw his own
conclusions he has no difficulty in max
ing out case against Mr.. Blaine; but
when the other side is presented that
which he alleges to bo absolutely truo
becomes absolutely false. There arc
millions Of good mon who hHvo come to
an entirely different decision touching
Mr.. Blainos fitness for tho presidency
whose judgment is entitled to more con-
sidoration than that Of Mr.. Schurz.
They may have less learning, but they
also have less vindictivonoss.
Tho vehement accusations which Mr..
Schurz made against Mr.. Blaine are
colorod by the samo partisan bias that
prompted his defense of Mr.. Cleveland.
In the warmth Of his admiration for the
democratic candidate he took tho rcspon-
sibility of saying that the stories which
have been put in circulation concerning
Gov. Clovolands private character arc
"monstrous calumnies." He is the first
champion Of the maliRned governor who
has vcnturod to make any such assertion
as this. On the contrary, those who know
anything about the facts put in plea by
way Of Confession and avoidance. They
admit the crime, but deny the previous
good character of the injured party. Mr..
Schurz is not safe guide He secs every
thing through the medium Of his own
feelings and wishes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07
Cold Comfort for MIR. Harper.


Mr. Joseph w. Harper undertakes, in q
long letter in yesterdays New York
Erening Post, TO eXtricate himself from
the awkward predicament in which ho has
been placed by the production ofa letter
written by him little over a year ago. in
connection with the course now pursued
by Hdper's Weekly toward Mr.. Blaine.
Those who will take the trouble to read
the whole explanation will probably re-
gard it as lame or conclusive, according
to political predictions; but what Mr..
Harper will not be able to justify III any
body's mind is tho fulsome and sloppy
tenor Of tho letter whose publication no
now deplores. Its object was to secure
the publication Of MIR. Blaine's forth
coming book. and its writer desired that
Mr.. Blaine should understand that II no
closed with the house of the Harpers. its
proprietors would ''go down to the side
walk to welcome the historian of his own
time, and, with uncovered heads, rev
erently help him to unload the manuscript
from his triumphal car on the elevated
railroad" What does Mr.. Harper think
of himself after soeing such slush as this
in cold prlnt2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

A mass meeting was held in tho Brook
Iyn opera house on Tuesday night to give
Mr.. Carl schurz an opportunity to fire of
speech which he had been preparing
for some ti.Lo. As it appears in tho New
York Tmes-printod no doubt from the
manuscript copy-it is finished and
striking address. Mr.. Schurz ia not de-
ilcient IN literary skin, and ho has a Pc
culpr acerbity of political temper which
serves him well whom he appears in his
fsyoriLe role of "kicker." He is man Of
malignant hates, and Mr. Blaine is the
especial object OF his detestation. 1t
would bo worth trip to Brooklyn to hear
5lr Blaine reply to Mr.. schur2, but Mr.
i anc Is not on the stump, and Mr. schurl
will escape castigation from tho man who
above all others could administer it with
the Lest effect
Mr. SchuE insists ur>n applying tests
to Mr. Blaine which any ono Of the indo-
pendent "kiokers" would regard as pre-
posterous II applied to himself Suppose
that Mr. Schurz was eligible to the presi-
densJ, aud that out Of gratitude for his
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

Mr.. GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS is at
his best when discoursing of civil service
reform. lie has made the subjects special
study. and it affords him q wide field for
exercising his political genius in harm
less way. The discussion of civil service
reform excites no animosities and pro-
vokes no opposition. In tho character of
civil service reformer Mr.. Curtis is one
of the most amiabe of men, and enjoys
the respect Of republicans, democrats, and
independents. 1t is only whom he leaves
'tho easy chair" of the doctrinaire and
essays the role OF practical politician that
no brings himself into trouble. 1t was
great mistake for him to go to the repub-
lican national convention, take part in its
proceedings, and then ropudate its action.
1t was entirely proper, however, for him
to attoud tho annual meeting Of the Civil
Service Reform league at Newport yes
terday. and his speech was IN admirable
resume Of what has been ACCOMPLISHED in
the way Of civil service reform during
President ArthuT's administration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

Tribune HierUicU trih Mr. Bocchcr.
Mr.. Beecher was asked how far he
thought u mans private life should intlu-
enco his public career.
"lf my child were ILL.," he replied, "or
its limb needed amputation, l should send
for the most skilled man whom | could
command. / would not stop to question
rs TO his morals. We're my estate in
volved, or were / threatened with legal
complications, 1t would be the ablest iurist
Of whom | know that l should secure"
"Or," said Mrs. Bocchor, "if ono 10
building u house, thosu arc selected who
are known to be good workmen."
VERY true" said Mr. Beecher; but
when man is to be chosen for position
whore he will be regarded as II public
teacher, tho case is altered. The presi-
dent of the United States not only ad-
ministers the affairs Of tho government,
but ho also becomes q model, as 1t were,
for the young mon Of tho land, and we
must see to it that ho Is in every way
clean. He might not givo any the less o
clean administration, but tho precedent Of
such a man in tho presidential chair
would be not alone harmful, but posi-
lively demOralizing."
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No Book, no Blaine.

w W 7 VTN VVITWTW9
Mr.. Joseph Harper is At some pains to
prove that his opposition to Mr., Blaine in
his paper has nothing to do with any
commercial chagrin over his publishing
firms failure to got the printing of Mr.,
Blane's book. We feel assured II has not,
1t Is true Mr.. Harper wanted the book,
but he must now be happy that he did
not get IL. Publishers arc but human, 1t
would never do to be crying down the
author in one end OF the firm and 'crack-
man wiper" tho mailing clerks would
be sending out circulars calling attention
to tho great historical work" of "tho
Christian statesman" Mr., Harper, who
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

WHEN J. w. Harper, jr., found he was
to be deprived Of the sweet pleasure Of
"going down to the sidewalk and, with
uncovered head. reverently helping Mr..
Blaine unload the manuscript of Twenty
Years of Congress from his triumphal
car on the elevated railroad" no dis
covered that Mr.. Blaine was very, vory
bad man, although up to that time he
fully believed that the "popular pulse,
which, in our vigorous American life, is
generally healthy. beats strongly in ad-
miration and affection for man Blainel
who has boon absolutely fearless in his
patriotism.n
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The Other Ok Gored, Then.

NtU VTN ITTOWWts
Mr.. Harper gives no reason for assum-
ing that Mr.. Phelps published or author
lied tho publication of his letter. Nor
can we remember that, when similar pub
locations have beon made before, Mr.
Harper's journal has been mado at all
prompt to denounce them as unworthy
or unjustiflable." When long dispatch
from the editor of the Tribune was thus
published two or three years ago, such an
expression from Hdrper's Weekly would
have boen becoming and agreeable; but
we cannot recall seeing IL.
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z,xS=, MINIATURE ST A MER RoCf
aN-s' Point, for charter anywhere ON the rive
for amy time. H. II. MAY, $40 9Th st. x. w. 1;
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Mr.. HARPERs lettor is an affront to
Amer lean manhood. He confesses him
selfto be confidence man and very mean
liar and then filings gratuitous insult in
the faces of tho people by the tlippant
assumption that they arc idiots or
knaves in making Mr. Blaine popular
idol. Tho American people hate hypoc-
risy and dcspise Pharisees. Tho Harpers
and their hired men will have this simple
truth impressed upon their minds forcibly
before they die.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

MIR. BEEcHER is badly mixed up In his
own mind. The Cleveland scandal made
him sick at heart and gave him the collie.
He is now investigating tho charges. A
fellow feeling will doubtless make the
reverend gentleman wondrous kind in
his treatment of matters of this sort.
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would have to stand between these OK
tremes, would be in q most embarrassing
position, and his handgomo face would
become rapidly furrowod by lines of care,
the result of mental agony. Lot him
rejoice that IL is otherwise. Away with
the suspicion that his motto is-No book,
no Blnine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

NJ. ScHURz warns tho American people
to beware of the political jobber Tho
American people know political jobber
when they see ono. That is the reason
they detest and distrust political soldiers
of fortune like Mr.. Schurz. He sells
himself at auction to the highest bidder
at regular intervals. He is always on the
market for sale or hire.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

THE judges of the supreme court of the
district receive their assignments next
January. Judge Cox may be assigned to
the criminal court. Then if tho grand
jury does its duty in the United States
hotel matter no can preside during his
own trial. A cheerful prospect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

THE district government appears to bo
hospital for lame ducks. When man
fails in politics and business ho gets em-
ployment under the district commission
ers. Having failed at everything else, it
is assumed that tho applicants will make
good district officers. Sometimes COM
missioners get in that way themselves in
Franco and other fc-eign countries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

Mr.. HARPER entertains very low
opinion of the American people, judging
from his lottOr of )eSplanation. He pre-
tends to believs that the American public
can idolize Tinfamous rascal, political
oorruptionist, and one who is entirely
lacking in integrity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-07

J. w. HARPER, JR., might have short-l
ened his letter and made it palmer to the
comprehension of common people, He
might have said: II liod like thief to
get that book - and do not appear to
have won"
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Emancipnsed Irish.

FTnGnVS IrlSH tNt.tN.
"The Irish vote" will be cast indepen-
IDENTIFY to punish insolence, ingratitude,
and bigotry, and to teach democratic
mutton.head leaders lesson in politeness
and consideration that they very sadly
need
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J. w. HARPER, JR., takes nearly q
column to explain letter that cannot be
explained. If he had any case. he could
have stated it in ten lines. Having no
case, he takes column to say so.
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JUDGE Cox had bottcr hurry homo.
The grand jury might indict him in his
absence.
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Cincinnati Enquirer.
Snide doctors who mistake bellyache
for cholera should keep away from the
telegraph office.
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wANTED--A building inspector who
will inspect.
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THURSDAY. AUGUST z, 1854.
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Entered at the Tostoilicc at Washington. d.
e., as HccOn d-Clnss matter.
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GPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, LIN
- CON HAN building. corner 9th and ID Bts-
Day and night sessions, Complete IN Its arrange
ments for training sons and daughters and men
anu women Tor solfsupport, usefulness, and hon
9rable Independence Scholarship for year from
cate Of entrance, day or night $50; per quarter,
uay, $50; night, SIG Students received every
month In the year Spring and summer sessions
circulars mailed on application.
49,. -. HENRY q, SPENCER, principal
Mrs. SARA A. SPENCER Vice President
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SPECrfL .NOrICEs.
II. W. ANDREWS,
n. q. HENSEY,
]. II. PATRICK,
OWEN RILEY,

Hul-St committees.
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Malls from the East arriving ON time at San
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dispatched thence the same dny.
HENRY q. PEARSON. Postmaster
PosroPYICE. NEW YoHR, Aug. !, 1884.
gAS JOHN a. PRESCorE
REAL ESTATE BROKER,
Has Removed His Office to
No. 1926 L STREET N w.
Houses and Building Lots for Sale Cheap.
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REMlTTANCES.

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BUSINESS CdRDS.

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Personal.

MIR. JOHN JAUNsEY. JR., or THIS
= Guy, Will send his address 70 GEORGE, RE-
p9nlicsn ONCE. he VIII hear something 10 his
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UlNTED-HELP.
U1YTED-HOUSES.

A FURNISHED HoUsE-BY SMALL
IA fhmly, where the owners or occupants Will
board IN lieu OF rent. Address NJ. II. D., Ilepub-
liCau Ofiicc 81
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flNHE POPULAR WATERING PLACE
CAFE MAY,
is REACHED ny THE
WEST JERSEY RAILROAD
In TWO HOURS nom Philadelphia.
Fast Express Trains, with PArlor Cars at
lached, are run during tho season Mt conyenlent
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At the
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70 transfer dlroct 10 the station of the WEST
street.
For tickets, baggage Checks and full lnforma-
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lion baltimore and Potomac Railroad.
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CHARLES II, PUGH, General Manager.
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Great North Mountain. near Winchester. Va

Altitude over 1000 feet. Temperature 10 to
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Separate bath houses for ladies and gentlemen,
with tub flow, dOuche. and altz baths and
swimming pool, 30 by 80 feet Hotel enlarged
this year, Terms SO to 900 per month OF four
weeks, some pleasant fourth floor rooms s32.
Special rateB for families. Eight hours rido
from Washington.
Tickets p the springs and return. $3.50, good
until Oct, 81
illustrated pamphlets, giving all information
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kEAT BARGAINS IN STRAW HATS AT
~ new YORK Hat Store, 301 ia. av., near Al,
81 nayIn-a In th.
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EDUNlfTIONiI.

HOWES EEPING-THE SHORT.
- est method In the United States, months OF
study saved no text books open all the year;
day and night sessions with penmanahp 30,
70 n month; fl2 for throe months HOwos
higher after October l. HOWE BIiSINicsS
SCHOOL 5l7 9TH At
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-09-25
BLAINE'S AhSW ER
The SANDERS Against Rts
Private Character Com
pletely Refuted.
a Letter That Tells the S7nalRse
Truth Conc eTning His
Marriage.
A NANLY. PROTEST.

NEw YORK, Sept. l9.--The' IlOna.
William Walter Phelps ta,0es the
responsibility of giving to the public
the following private letter addressed
to. him nearly two weeks ago.,
AUGUSTA, Sept. 6, 1SS4.- NY
Deer Phelps-E have your favor OF
the 4th, advising me that "the con-
tinpous invention and wide circula'
tioa of evil reports render issadvissr-
bic On your jcd@menj not to wait
the slow process Of law, but to speak
directly to the public in my own
vi1Acation." In this opinion many
others, on whose Judgment | rely,
concur. | shrink iDstinctiWely from,
tbs, suggestion. al though feel sure
/ could strengthen the con 6dence of
an who feel friendly to me by bring
ing To view ohe simple thread Of
truth which is-eoneealed liz this cad
less tissue of falsehood You can
imagine how inexpressib1y painful
Il. mnst be to discuss ones domestic
life in the PRESS, although think
with you that pnder tae clroun4r
stances | cou4d count upon the gen
arosity of the public TO justify a
statement which otherwise might
seem Objectionable. J.. can, IN any
event, safely commit the facts 10
you for personal communication 70
those friends who have taken SO del
icate and so. oonsiderate an interest
I IN my aff2irs, The leisure hours of
I to-day, when our campaign is ended,
and we wait only fer the election,
gives mo. the opportunity Cor this
prompt reply, and 3or the following
essential details:
At Georgetown Ky, in the spring
of lS4S, when | was but Is years OF
age, first met the lady who fol
more shan thirty,four years has been
my wife Our acquaintance result
ed al the end OF SIX months in az
engagement, which, without the
prospect of speedy marriage, we
naturally sought to keep to our
solves. Two years later, in th'
spring of $50, when ! was matur
ing plans 30 leave my profession IL
Kentucky and establish myself else
: where, | was suddenly summoned t.
Pennsylvania by the death of m,
father. 1t being very doubtful if
, could return to Kentucky, | wa
) threatened with an indefinite sepa
: ration from her who possessed m,
/. entire devotion. My one wish wa
4 to secure her to my self by an indis
: soluble tie against every possible
t contingency in life, and on the Sotl
: of June, 1850, just prior to my dc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-09-25

of the schoolmaster in love be IAN
DER true tale or not. In any case,
there is nothing in it to show that
Mr. Blaine is an unfit man for presi-
dent" This comes from the paper
which first published the SANDER,
having sent its hounds into Ken
lucky to track the irresponsible gos-
sips who were willing TO lie for their
party's sake.