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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
Set Againat n Change.

The country is nearer basis Of hard pan
been since the formation of the government.
The hard horse sense of the people is set
against any change. 1t is no time to preach
political revolution. The people will not
tole rate agitations that threaten disturb
ances of values. They are content to let
well enough alone.
In this condition of affairs lies the strength
of the republican party. 1t is this deep
seated opposition to change that constitutes
the granite-based popularity of President
Arthur. He has given tho nation clesn
pure adm Illustration, elevated the tone of its
civil service, and purified the political atmos-
phere we breathe. All this no has done, and
more, with quiet dignity and unostentatious
fidelity to duty, He is the undoubted choice
president, and every day adds to his visible
strength. Tho vicious, unfair, and altogether
unmanly onslaughts that have been made
upon him by his enemies have helped instead
Oh Durt MN.
Tho national Characteristic OF Americans
is love of fair play. When they sec a self
assured publication wing of a party resort
ing to practices that would bring blush of
shame to the cheek of a graduate of tho
Tweed school of practical politics to pull down
public servant who has done his whole
duty the effect is nauseation and disgust.
Reaction in favor of tho man against whom
tho professional calumniators have been di-
recting their mud batteries is certain to SGT
in. Such reaction has set in in tho direction
of President Arthur. The current is deepen.
ing and strengthening every minute 1t
will bear him to victory in June and No
vember. 1t will make him president for
another four years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL.
Description OF the Statue TO be Erccte,
to the Celebrated JIirist.

description OF the statue TO DC Erected
to tho Celebrated Jurist.
The second part of the base upon which
the statue Of the late Chief Justice Marshall
is to be placed, at the west front Of the
capital, was put in place yesterday, and
attracted general attention. This part of the
base is deliberately engraved and inscribed,
and is of drab marble, with white center.
On the side fronting tho east is marble
wreath of oak leaves.
~ Minerva debating the constitution to
America, finely finished work, adorns tho
north side Tho figures in this group are
those representing education, agriculture,
Philosophy intently watching America write
down the words Of the goddess of wisdom.
On the side fronting the west is the follow
ing inscription:
John Marshall chief justice OF the United
States Erected by the bar aud the congress of the
United States a. ID. MDCCCL&&NlV.
The south side of the shaft is occupied by
q group representing "Victory leading Young
America to swear fidelity to tho Union" The
figures in this piece are those of the past
represented by an old Indian seated on q
fallen tree in deep thought, Victory leading
America to the altar, in front of which, with
her hand raised to heaven, stands Religion,
with an olive branch in her left hand, Justice
leaning on her sword, Equity seated in a
chair, and "Youth-The Future" rising with
his hand on Equity's shoulder.
The statue is inolosed in large box and is
Of bronze. The venerable chief justice is
represented in the act of deciding a case. The
figure is seated in large chair, which is i'm
mediately recognized as the old supreme
court chair. Over tho figure is cast the robe
of Office which extends from the shoulder to
tho ground. In the left hand Of the figure Is
bundle of papers, while the right is raised
in sort of gesture. The features are remark =
ably well brought out and are natural and
lifeike. Tho statue was executed and cast
by the celebrated American sculptor, w. w.
Story. The university cere monies will take
place ON the 10th instant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

Tho Massachusetts democrats have elected
Gen. Benjamin +. Butler as one of tho dele
gates-at.large to the national democratic DEM
ocratic convention. They declined, however,
to go to the length of instruoting the dclega.
tion to vote for him, although resolution
was passed declaring it to be the sense of the
convention that the general is very nice
man and excellent presidential timber. When
he reaches Chicago he can look two ways for
q nomination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THE cable advises us that Portugal is irri-
tated at the recognition of the flag of the
African International association by the
United States government Wo trust that
tho irritation which Portugal feels WI ayt
crop out into open hostility until some OF Cur
new steel war ships have been completed,
The action OF the house committee on sp.
propriations on tho naval bill is we'll calcu.
lated TO encourage aggression on tho part Of
foreign powers, but still it is not likely that
Portugal means anything serious.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

"IF he will accept is the bsg ming or the
end of all T ilden interviews and editorials.
OF course he will accept. He is monoma-
MAC on the subject of accepting. He would
crawl out of his grave to accept, and would
fight off the grim death angel another four
years for the sweet privilege of once moro
telling the country about the Great Wrong"
and asking that his fellow-citizens make him
the great galvanized issue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THE state department feels keenly the
sting of Gen. Adam Badoau's wrath, It is q
little unfortunate for the general, however,
that after using himself as ramrod to load
the gun which was to demolish Secretary
Frelinghuysen he should have neglected to
take himself out. The only casualty thus
far reported Is ono Badeau. lie was shot
out in front of the cartridge. Meanwhile the
government aud department ofstato continue
to waE along. The hole in the diplomatic
service made by the retirement of Gen.
Dadoau will soon DO plugged up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
ANU SENIENTS.
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
morning.

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The initial production Of the opera entitled
"Desiroe." the music Of which Is by Mr..
John p Sopsa, and the principal part of the
libretto by Mr.. Edward NJ. Tabor, both of
this city, which will take place at the
National theater tonight, will DO an event
of far more than ordinary interest. The
introduction Of new opera is always an
interesting occasion, but this time tho work
is entirely of American construction. Mr.
McCaull has resolved that tho piece
shall BIO placed upon the stage in
the best possible manner, and has OK.
pended large sum in securing
now and elaborate costumes and appoint
ments. The company is one of tho best
English opera organizations, aud they haye
for weeks been rehearsng tho music and dia-
logue, so a successful representation may be
expected.
THE WAGNER CONCERT
The programme of the Wagner concert to-
night at Lincoln Hall embraces selections
from the best works of the great composer,
including "Tannhauser," "Die Walkure,"
Tristan and Isolde" and "Parsifal" With
Theodore Thomass famous orchestra to in
terpret the Instrumentation, and with the
vocal parts assigned to such artists as Ma
terna, Scaria, and Winkelman, ON entertain
men such as has never before been f,r'dsbad
in this city may BIO expected.
BIsCHoFF CONCERT.
The principal feat";es of the Bischof con-
cert tomorrow light will DO the st. Cecilia
quartette in Annie Laurie;' Miss Evans's
Brazilian bird song; Mrs. Fengar in violin
solo; Mrs simons in piano solo. bliss May
Rogers and Miss Mollie Byrne will also par
ticipate in the programme
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

AFTER having boon tho sucker of the
street" for several years Mr.. Jim Keene
finds himself driven to tho desperate expe-
dent of repudiating his contracts to protect
himself from ruin. In his sclf-imposed task
of downing Mr.. Gould the California million
aire has met the fate of the bull that UNDER
took to butt locomotive of bridge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

arge cities In Washington the rate is $3.50
on tho hundred dollars, but the United States
government supplements the amount raised
with an equal sum. If the whole expense of
the municipal government was borne by the
taxpayers the rate Of assessment would be So
on the hundred.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

WITHOUT exception tho republican state
conventions held yesterday Endorsed tho ad.
ministratlon of President Arthur and paid
him the compliment of personal common
datiou. Very few Of the delegates who were
elected yesterday will 60 to Chicago instructed,
though the Associated Press, with its usual
freshness, bastens to give the assurance in
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
An Amazlng Demonstration.

ITT8UUTV ITWNF7IITIV
II Is amazing that an Intelligent member Of the
house like Mr.. Hewitt should have boldly charged
the secretary Of the navy, Mr Chandler, with gross
mUlfeasance In Office on tho strength OF verbal
statement made to him by II reputcd officer OF the
treasury department, whom he did not know aud
could not even name.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THE New York World and the Washington
Post arc among Mr. Blaines most earnest
newspaper advocates. These papers will natu-
rally exert deep influence upon the repub-
iican national convention. Tho Cincinnati
Enquirer Louisville Coprier-Jompmt, and the
Atlanta Constitution are also taking lively
interest in the we faro OF the Maine statesman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
A Party and the Nation without De.

The government has no plant where steel cruis
ers could DO made, and no plant where such a
vessel could no equipped with the requisite ord
nance Yet, in few years, this country is to pro-
duce more iron and steel than any other in the
world. new turn would be given to the ques'
ton Of steel cruisers and gun foundry in case of
any danger of war with foreign power. The
party which had voted such proposition rs UNI
necessary by withholding appropriations would
have hard work 10 make a satisfactory defense.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

Two Philadelphia policemen have been
fined 81 each by Mayor Smith for gossiping
and flirting with servant girls. This is a
blow at one of the most highly priced privi-
leges of the policemen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THE New York Times has an ingenious
Washington correspondent, who writes that
the outcome of the quarrel between Messrs.
Edmunds and Blaine will result in the
nomination Of Gen. Grant at Chicago by the
Blaine. influence. lie has mapped out the
WIN ole programme
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
A Worse Than Dry-Dooked Navy.
Indianapolis Times.

IWWEWFUDOIE3 IWTge'
Thomas Jefferson once conceived the brilliant
idea OF building number of vessels for the navy,
and then putting them into Il dry-dock until their
services were needed, hut even he was in favor Of
arming the vessels. Wild aud absurd rs his scheme
was, it was not as absurd as tho position OF the
democracy OF to-day,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

TIE country is waiting an1iously to know
when and how Mr.. Hewitt is going to mako
another exhibition of himself. He should
have the show announced @ day or two
ohood
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

JAY GOULD is accused of throwing his
West ern Union holdings on the market to
hammer tho wind out of other stocks Of
which he is reported to be largely short.
There are several ways of skinning a cat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

IL the democrats expect to spike Con.
Buffers guns and tic his hands by making
him delegate to Chicago they do not under
stand the man. lie is q law unto himself.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THE New York sun suddenly remembers
thar Gen. Hancock is still alive, and yestor-
day it had editorial mention of the fact
Nothing was said about the generals weight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

BOSTON property owners are excited over
nm advance in the tax rate to Sl.75 on the
hundred dollars, the heaviest rate ever known
IN that CITY, The tax rate in Boston has
always been relatively low, and even the
assessment now complained Of as excessive
does net approach that levied in most other
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THE health officer should organize fero-
cous crusade against dirt before dog-day
weather sets in too meltingly. Postilcnce
shuns a clean city as the devil is said to avoid
holy water.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

several cases that they arc for Mr.. Blaine
Iowa, which has been regarded as tho Maine
statcsman's greatest stronghold, voted down
n resolution instructing for him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

CLEAN your back yards, and your slop
barrels, and your cellars, and have the sewers
flushed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

Mr.. BLAINE will not thank Gen. Wickham
for mentioning his name in his scurrilous
platform.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

The Virginia straightouts propose to break
the color line by helping the bourbons to
carry the state.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

Gen. BADEAU displayed good judgment in
quitting Havana before the yellow fever
season set In.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

TODAY.
BYwAITER y. WILLIAss& Goa valuable collec-
ton Of oil paintings.
BY DuNCANSoS BRos.--Pnwnbroker's sale OF gold
and silver watches, chains, &c,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

NATroSAf-The McCaull Opera Comique Company.
FoRDs-"The Rajah.'
CoMiouE-The New York Merry Makers.
DIME MusEuN.--Matneca and evening performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

THURSDAY, MAY l, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
8 enator Edmunds's rel

UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON, d. O.,
April 30, lss4-Dedr Sir! have yours dated 2sth
instant, which was loft at my house late last even
ing. According to your permission any OF the
gentlemen of the press who desire II will BIO per-
mitted to take copies OF my note and yours.
The statement in your public letter, together
with the facts referred to In my note, will show
what the point was. with your arguments and
conclusions have no concern.
Respectfully yours, GEo. II. EpMUNDS.
The Ron. WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS, House Of
Repre- SentGtiyeB.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01
CURRENT GOSSIP.
A CARPET CAROL.

4 CARPET CAROL
Beat, beat bent,
While the wind is blowing so free,
Aud, oh. how my eyes do suffer
With the sight-dcstroying debris!
oh, well for my neighbor next door
That he shouts as he handles the stlcki
Oh well for the peace of his soul
That my throat with the dust is so thickI
Yet the humping bumps boom on
Till their echoes awake on the hill:
And he shows no signs OF n weakening hand,
Though my body and brain are i'll.
Beat. beat, beat,
o, fend in felonious gleel
But revenge will come when my vanquished yoice
Returns in its might TO me.
--New York Journal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

MEssRs. EDMUNDs and Phelps are udapts
in the use of scalping knifes. Considerable
hair will be found lying around loose this
morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-01

An orange rind on the pavement
Sent the lawyer head over heel.
He split his doeskin trousers
He shook up his morning meal.
While the wreck of his new Prince Albert"
Wouldn't tempt tramp to steal,
SO he sadly said to his tailor,
i've lost a suit on appeal"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-07-04

ANOTHER new arrival OF Phaetons, Jump
seat Buggies and Storm Spring Wagons, full
leather top and all, warranted. at great bar.
gains. J. w. FEREEL,
Cor. Main and Twenty.tirs Streets.
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Al Editors Experience.

After trying numerous remedies Tor Rheu.
matism, but without permanent relief, was
advised 10 use s. 8. g., which had given per.
manent relief to othsrr suffering from Rheu.
mntiSm. After taking half a dczsn bottles
found that the disease was eatirey driven
out OF my systsm, and a permanent cure Sc
cured. This WAS ovsr year Hgo, aud since
then, even during our most severe wealth. r,
with sudden changes, have never suffered a
return Of the old attacks which disabled me
from editorial work. Slight attacks have
yielded promptly TO q foW doses Of s. 8. g.,
and disappeared within forty -sight hours.
It Is very seldom, indsad, that recon-.
mend anything 10 the public In this manner,
but feel 1t due TO your valuable prepsrs-
ton, that ha, given mesuoh long desired and
much needed relief, to STATE these facts thus
publicly. AM sure that but for your spo.
c'ii,, l should have been laid aside from ,ur.
nalistc work, RS the sevevest attack was In
my right arm and hand. As Thousands are
now sr tlering In similar manner, and many
OF them hesitate for certain reasons to use
your preparation, am cons,rained 10 address
you this voluntary testimonial for pubica-
lion In their behslf
SIDNEY HERBsRr. Atlanta, Ga.
Treaties on Blood and skin diseases mailed
free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 8 Atlanta,
Ga, 1850 ". 23l st., N. Y, aud 1905 Chestnut
st., Phila.
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Turkish Female Beauty.

Gen Leu Wallace IN Ntlo York Sun.
General, if it's a fair question, what do
you think Of Turkish beauty and Turkish
womenm
II! is fair question, very fair question,
and theme l will discuss as much as you
choose. Nextsummer, maybe, Blaine will
have been elected, and maybe. too, will
still be minister to Turkey. II l am, Just
you come over 10 Constantinople, and III
show you around. III let you look into
carriages and yards at the Turkish ladies
(who ever says they won't look at or smils
on an intidel is mistakenly, and il you ever
saw any girls like these glrls shall besur-
priHed. They are the most beautiful
women in Europe or anywhere else; tx.
cepting perhaps in the Turkish heaven.
Yes, will except the American girl il you
want me to, but only through pure patriot
ism. Now, as to whether or not they are
intellectual l cannot gay. I have been
three years in Turkey and l have never
spoken to Turkieh woman in my life.
should not have done so even we're l able
to speak their language, which l am not.
It is impossible for an in6del to speak to
a Turkish lady and observe the conven.
iencce. When any man tells you now he
has been in hsrems, just you listen with
interest and don't you believe him.
could tell you lots on the same subject but
this enough. ...
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WHEELING, W. VA, JULY 4. 1884.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET.
TOR PEHiDkNr,
JAMES q. BLANK,
OF Maine.
ron VICE PRESIDENT,
...4 JOHN A. LOGAN.
Of Illinois.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

II Ii ordered that Convention Of the State be
hold at rsrkcnhuig Oh Wednesday, July 81, 1884, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ. 10 ECm;nais candidates Tor Cover.
nor, State Superintendent Of FREQ schools, Audi.
tor. Treasurer, Attorney. General, ard two Judges
oil the Supreme Court Of Appeals, TO DO voted Tor
a. tho general election 10 be- held Oh tho second
Tuesday OF October next; and 10 dominate SIX
Presidential electors 10 bc voted for Ut tho Prehi.
dental election TO DO held OIL the fourth day Of
November ncSt; 10 seec. 4 State Central Commit
toe, and 10 transact tuch other business "a may
come before said Convention. .h.Nt
The Republican electors OF WHt Virginia and all
other voters without rcgatd to past political atlia'
tions, who are oppo,cd 10 the coune Of the Demo-
ciatlc administration OF this htstc In creating =
debt In violation o! the express provisions Of our
Constitution; to tho oppressive assessments illegal.
~ imposed upon The people; 10 tho unequal and
Cumbersome taxation cauttd Ly the supplemental
aesslnent oric, Of tho prucnt administration; all
who fAyor the lowest taxation compatible with the
public iutetes,; OF eleva,iug and oignilyins Amer
lean labor protecting and extending home indus
lres; giving free popular education 10 tho masSei
OF the people; securing ice suffrage md Tn honet
counting Il ballots: clcctuaily protecting all hu
man rights In every section OF our common coun
try; and who desire to promote friendly feeling
and permanent haimspy throughout tho State BY
maintaining State and Government pledged &c
these objects and principles, are cordially invited
to attend this Convention and participate III is DC
l!beratous. :, -ras7 q r-.E
We would recommend to County Committee,
early action In the matter Ct holding county meet
InHs for the purpose OF appointing delegates u the
stste Convention. aud that ono delegate for every
one hundred votes cast for Garfield and Arthur bt
the basis OF iCprct 10 the State Convention
By order Of tho state Central Committee.
WI. W. COwDhN, Secretary,
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Cor. Philadelphia Record. 'f1ls IA
I asked the "Kiug Of the Cowboys" why
It was that cowboys and others who lived
on the plains wore their hair long. II
seemed to me rather eileminate than other.
wise, and II II were done for picturesque.
ness / wondered that such men ns they
stopped TO consider anything Of that sort;
but he told me that It was for three
reasons: One, that II was very hard to
get the hair cut on the plains; two, that 1t
kept their ears from freezing In the winter
and kept them from taking cold, as 1t fell
around their neckt; three, that they would
DO considered towards by the Indians II
they cut their calplocks, and II an Indian
once thinks a man a coward that man can
never have any influence with hfm.-lwa,
very glad 10 get this explanation, for It
seemed to me 90 out Of keeping with the
character OF the COWBOYS that could not
understand why they effected the apparent
etrsminacy; but the explanation 81 Mr..
Buck Taylor WAS quite aatisf,ctory. Here,
In civilization, we look upon man with
long hair rs rather out Of the pale, and one
q. whom 1t ia perfectly legitimate to poke
fun-such creatures as the Marquis de
Lenville and Oscar Wilde; but what may
be affection In New York Is all RICH! on
the plains.
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Of attaching themselves to tho dominant
party for the sake Of blood sucking only,
and 10 bring 10 the front men Of high char.
ac,er and abilities. IfWest Virginia Demo.
cra,s want TO make good the claim Of the
Republicans that West Virginia Is to be
carried for Blaine all that Is TO be done Is
TO turn over the conventions 10 the bum.
meiB and spoilsmen 10 nominate u low
grade Of candidates who are 10 he relied on
10 bs manipulated by the leeches whose
sole business 1t is TO bleed the public treas.
ury. We do not propose to be meAly.
mouthed about these things, and may yet
have some palmer talk on the subject. II
Is not pleasant 10 genuine Democrats to
stand by and see lot Of men who had no
part In building up the Democratic patty
deliberately 70 to work and burst It up. II
would be wiser for the party to 20 to work
TO reform liz own abuses and 10 rid itself Of
its treacherous officials.