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National Republican., 1884-02-22
He DIdn,t RelIeve II.
WdR Street News


A private banker in a town in Wisconsin re-
ceiyed a call few days ago from stranger, who
deposited Sl0 and then turned around aud asked
the banker for a loan of $50.
"why, sir can't lend you any money" re.
piled the banker
~ think you can. Please take time for reaec
ton"
~ don't want to reflect upon the subject SIR"
"Would a run on this bank damage you $50
WORTH"
"There will be no run here"
"suppose there wasp
at Is too absurd to suppose, Good day, STRIP
The stranger walked outdoors, and the bank
closed for the day. He entered grocery and
stated that he was dopositor, and asked If tho
bank was sound, He entered dry goods store
aud inquired if tho hard times might not pinch
the bank. He entered drug store and offered
his certificate for So. He met a lawyer and in
quired If q receiver had been appointed to look
out for the interests of the depositors. Next
morning he was NJ the door Of the bank, gas-
tculRtng aud J. menting, and behind him were
seventy.lye or e.,Aty citizens. Before noon the
bank was cleaned out and its doors closed, and an
e1-private banker was skipping out to avoid being
| lynohed,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
The text of Bismarck's communication

THE text of Bismarck's communication in
returning tho Lasker resolution being now
known, every one is at liberty to form his
own conclusions as to the real spirit of his
extraordinary course. 1t is courteous enough
in language, but very clearly indicates that
he does not consider tho American house Of
representatives has any business to ask him
to convey its opinions on German politics to
the German parliament. In fact, he un-
disguisedly intimates that our distin-
guished house of representatives knows
nothing about German politics that would
justify it in passing an opinion. Tho Ian
guage of the communication is such as to re-
lieve the act of any appearance of interna-
tional insult to this country. The conclusion
the people will be likely to come to is that it
is lesson congress would do well to lay to
heart as to the value of attending strictly to
its own business. Our legislators have more
than they appear able to do in keeping our
own affairs in order, and can safely leave the
authorities abroad to look after their own.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Make Them Settle.

The house committee on Pacific railroads
yesterday agreed to favorably report bill
prepared by Representative Crisp, which is q
substitute for bills introduced on the same
subject, to compel Pacific railroads to nay the
cost of surveying and selecting lands that
have boen granted to them by act of congress.
In default of payment within sixty
days after the passage of the proposed
act tho attorney general is directed to bring
suit against the defaulting roads. I'm
til the question of forfeiture of lands
granted to the Northern Pacific
road is determined by congress the pro-
visions of the bill acted upon cannot apply
to that railroad company. About 35,0O0,00O
acres Of land have been earned in good faith
by Pacific railroads, one-seventh of which
have been patented. The government has
surveyed over 29.000,000 acres and for this
survey the railroads owe about $780, 900. The
passage of the act will compel tho Pacific
companies to pay taxes to the states in which
the land lies. OF these states Kansas, Me-
braska, and Colorado are most interested.
The Union Pacific has earned about 13, 100000
acres of its grant, 100000 acres Of which
have been selected, leaving 100000 acres
for which the cost of survey will have to be
paid. The action of the committee will be
reported to the house Monday.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

ABOUT this time last year the lower Mis-.
slssippi valley was visited by cyclone which
overturned everything in ats path. One town
in Mississippi was almost swept out Of exist
ence and others suffered less severely, Prob
ably fifty lives were lost and vast amour t
of property was destroyed, There were also
destructive storms in Texas, Louisiana, and
Arkansas, and some weeks later portions of
Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin experienced
like visitations. Tho series Of cyclones
which passed over the south Tuesday
were even moro violent than those of
last year and reached wider ex-
tent of country. Rain, hail, light
ming, and wind combined TO produce
alarming effects in many places, while such
objects as happened to be in the path OF tho
wlirlipg cyclone, whether houses, or men, or
auinel! were swept aside Tho storm
crossed Alabama and Georgia on Tuesday at
,ornoon, and, taking the route of sherman's
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Lotteries and the Mails.

The senate committee on postoffices and
post roads had up for consideration yesterday
the bill introduced by Senator Sawyer to pro-
hibit tho mailing of newspapers and other
publications containing lottery advertise
ments and to amend the postal laws 80 as to
provide that the postmaster general be au-
thorizcd to prohibit the delivery ofregistered
lotters or the payment of postal money or
ders to persons engaged in conducting any
lottery, gift enterprise or scheme for the dis
tribution of money, or Of any real or personal
property by lot chance, or drawing of any
kind, or in conducting any other scheme or
device for obtaining money through the
mails by means of false or fraudulent repre-
sentations or promises No action was takcu
on either of the bills, but it is expected that
both will be reported on favorably.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
The GreelY Relief.

1t is learned that tho advance ship of the
Greedy relief expedition will be the Tbetis,
and that she will be under the personal ON
mand of Commander Schley, the leader of tho
expedition. 1t is thought that Lieut.. Uriel
Sebree, not Seabury, as announced, will be
hor executive officer. Lieut. Emory Taunt
will either be assigned to duty as navigating
officer of the Thetis or as executive Office of
one Of the other vessels. Lieut., Bradbury, it
is understood, will be the executive of one of
the vessels, probably the Bear. Three en-
signs, now on special duty at the Smithsonian
institution, will be detailed to accompany the
expedition TO make scientific observations.
Two of them will be Ensigns Harlow and
Dressed. Commander Schley has gone to
New York to attend tho funeral ceremonies
Of the De Long party,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
The IliyerdaIe Disaster.

Messrs. Fairchild and Matthews, United
States local inspectors Of steam vessels, at
New York, who were appointed to investi-
gate the conduct of Engineer Taulman, of the
steamer Riverdale, at the time of the explo-
sion Of the boiler of that steamer have re-
ported that they find that Taulman failed in
the performance of his duty, as required by
sections 4i41 and 444s revised statutes, for
which negligence they have suspended his
license indefinitely. They recommend the
enactment of statue or the adoption of u
rule by the board of supervising inspectors,
requiring all steamboat boilers hereafter
built to have clear space between the bottom
of the she'll and the lower part of the fues
sufficiently large to permit the engineer or
others to mako thorough internal examins-
tion of that portion of the boilers Of steam
vessels found defective in that Of the River.
dale
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Hedging.

tNtcugO NtW5'
1t is amusing to hear some papers tell Of the
fierce struggle which is said to be going on be-
tween Chicago, 81. Louis, and Cincinnati for the
honor of getting the nationsl democratic cOnven-
tion. The truth is that Chicago has made no open
bid for the convention she is simply, to speak,
in the hands Of her friends. Her advantages are
known to all, aud she will not demean herself to
the extent OF going into rough'and'tum
scramble with lot of second. class towns, whose
existence seems to depend upon securing the pa
tronage Of Il national convention TO tide them
over the dull summer season. Chicago is perfectly
well Unaware that Ii the national democrau C con
yentlon would be political, moral, and social
success It must be held in Chicago, She can
therefore afford to be dignihed and reserved in
this matter. st, Louis and Cincinnati are too small
picking for Chicago New York and Philadelphia
are the only game Chicago hunts, and she is al
ways prepared for a wrestle with them,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
ENeLAND,s GENEROUS AcT.
The Alert Presented 60 the United States
by Grant HritRtn,

The Alert Presented 60 the United States
by Great Britain.
The following Communication explains the
action taken by the United States in securing
tho British steamer Alert for use in the
Greedy relief expedition:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, Feb
21, 1870 the President; In the search for
vessels suitable for the expedition now pre-
pairing to relieve Lieut.. Greedy and his party
attention was early directed to the Alert
which is the property Of the British govern
ment aud was tho advance ship Of the expe.
ditlon under Sir George Mares. 1t was
desired to secure this vessel, as she Is
peculiarly fitted for tho intended service,
and as the inspecting officers recommended
hor. Mr.. Lowell was therefore instructed to
ask whether she could be spared for the
service. Information of the wish
Of this government having previously
and informally reached the British
admiralty, o private intimation was conveyed
to the United States minister to the effect
that the British government had not forgotten
tho very considorate conduct Of this govern
ment on tho occasion of the recovery of the
Rosolute, aud that should any suggestion
be made that the vessel would be Of uso to
the expedition, she would be presented. Tho
Resolute. vessel, as the President remem-
bors, formerly belonging to hor majesty 9
navy, having been abandoned In the Arctic
region, was discovered and brought to the
United States by American seamen, and
thereupon was purchased by this government
of her salvers repaired, and returned to
Great Britain. On her arrival in England
the vessel was received by tho Queen in per-
son, and the officers Of the United State navy
who took the ship ththere wertreated with
every official and personal courtesy.
The government of her majesty has now
given tho Alert to the United States un-
conditiopally, with her anchors, chains, and
such of her equipment as can be utilized.
Recognizing this graceful and opportune
act of courtesy on the part Of her majesty's
government the undersigned to-day in
structed Mr.. Lowell as follows by telegraph:
Her majesty's government having pre-
sented to the government of the United
States the ship Alert to aid in the relief of
Lieut.. Greelytand his party, you will inform
the secretary of state for foreign affairs that
the spirit which prompts this act Of generosity,
and this evidence of sympathy with the OBJ.
ject in view, receives the highest appreciation
of the President, as it will that of the people
of the United States
''The President sends his cordial thanks for
the opportuue gift Of this vessel, which he ac-
cepts in the name of the United States, and
which will Ibe used in the humane enterprise
for which it is so peculiarly adapted. Re-
spectfully submitted"
FRED'K r. FRTIINGHIyYsFN
National Republican., 1884-02-22
He saw tho LXnchtnv.

The senate in executive session yesterday
took up the nomination of George F. Evans
to be postmaster at Martinsburg, w. Va, and
after an hour'ss discussion reached vote the
result Of which was tie. Thereupon the
senate adjourned without action. 1t is
charged that Evans was present as the lynch
ing of negro who had outraged and then
murdered white woman. Mr.. Evans ad-
mitted his presence, but declared that he
was not participant il the lynching The
division, it is said, was not entirely upon
party lines, although, both the West Virginia
senators being opposed to confirmation, the
weight of the opposition came from their
party friends. The incumbent, ]. N. Wisner,
is exerting all his influence against confima-
tion
National Republican., 1884-02-22
A National Holiday.

few Of the great Of earth have left fame
so enduring that every hundred years some
special notice is taken of tho day that gavo
them to mankind, but the recognition which
these benefactors Of their race receive once
century is accorded to Washington every year.
Tho birthday of the queen of England is cole
brated throughout tho British empire, but this
annual tribute of affection and loyalty
attaches to the regal office, and whom the
queen dies, it will be instantly transferred to
the person who succeeds to the crown. The
nativity of certain of the Christian fathers,
who have been canonlzed by the church of
Rome, is regularly celebrated by that church,
but this is a religious service which only
reaches a small portion oven of the Christian
community, " IS the proud distinction of
Washington that elghty-fve years after his
death fifty millions of people bless the day Of
his birth.
This fact alone is sufficient to fix Misplace
on tho very summit of fame. No greater
tribute can be paid to mortal man. If tho
record Of all that Washington did for his
country and for mankind should be lost the
traditional celebration of his birthday would
perpetuatc his name through all ages. He is
the one conspicuous character in American
history whose merit is universally
admitted. Tested by the severe stand
ards of tho present ago he still
comes up to tho full stature of a noble man
hood What he might have dono if he had
lived century later is a matter of mere
speculation. There has been tremendous
development in all the arts of civilization
since his time and whether he would have
been the first in war or the first in peace If
he had belonged to the generation that
saved the union from ACKNOWLEDGMENT is
equal balance, tho calm fortitude, tho high
sense of duty which distinguish the great
men of every age. 1t was his good fortune
to live at q time when the peculiar virtues
which he possessed were of more value to his
country than the highest military genius or
the greatest forensic talents. All compari-
sons between him and tho great civil and
military leaders of our own day are utterly
fallacious because the circumstances and
conditions have entirely changed.
We have none too many national holidays,
and it is entirely proper that this one should
be celebrated in every town and hamlet in
the land. To tho masses of the American
people holiday is in itself an agreeable re-
spite from oxacting toll. When to tho physi-
cal rest is added the cultivation Of truly
patriotic spirit the day becomes blessing
National Republican., 1884-02-22

THE house committee on commerce have
finished n discussion, which has lasted for
several weeks, upon the Reagan interstate
commerce bill. 1t is stated by members Of
the committee that bill introduced by Mr..
Stewart, which embraces tho good features OF
the Reagan bill, and omits some of its inn
practical provisions. will probably be reported
favorably to the house.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

IN the debate on the military academy ap-
preparation bill in the house yesterday tho
amiable and excellent gentlemen who are
engaged in training the chosen youths of the
country in mathematics and military tactics
at West Point were called "snob'' by a
humorous member. 1t is customary for
school boys who fail in their examinations to
call their teachers naughty names, but this
pastime is rarely INDUCED in by grave states.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Mr. BELFoRD intimated in the house yes
terday that bad Grammarian may be good
soldier. We do not know what historical ex'
amples Mr.. Bolford might have brought for
ward in support of his assertion, but he might
have cited the bad spelling of Napoleon
Bonaparte aud Andrew Jackson to prove a
knowledge of orthogrothy is not necessary
accomplishment in great soldier.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

IT may be doubted whether the quarrel be-
tween Gen. Boynton and Con. Keifer is q
matter Of sufficient public consequence to
justify the investigation now being made by
committee of the house of representatives.
As everybody expected from tho first, the
dispute has settled down into a question Of
veracity between the two belligerents, nd
the inquiry of the committee will determine
nothing. Gen. Boynton is tho correspondent
Of widely circulated newspaper, and If its
columns do not afford him sufficient space to
vindicate himself and punish his antagonist,
he can write book, as he did about
tho time he and Gen. Sherman were engaged
in settling certain disputed facts of his
tory. Gen. Keifer is a member Of congress, and
has the right to rise to question of priyi-
lege whenever his integrity as a legislator
is assailed. If he is not content with this
mode of dealing with the charges made by q
newspaper correspondent, he can go into the
courts for redress, and, as a final resort, he
can carry tho case before his constituents,
and ask them to pass upon his conduct. A
joint discussion between Gen. Keifer and
Gen. Boynton would greatly enliven the
coming campaign in tho eighth Ohio district
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Ways and Mems Committee Meeting.

Mr.. E. Ellery Anderson, a Brooklyn law.
yer, presented an argument before the COM
mittee on ways and means yesterday against
the protective system and in favor Of admit
ting all raw material free of duty, anu of
eventually abolishing the customs duties on
all products except on those that are not pro-
duced in the United States, such as tea and
coffee. He favored the Morrison bill as a
move in the right direction. He was sarcas-
tiCally complimented by Mr.. Kelley for tho
light which he had thrown upon the subject
and for the important information which he
had given to the committee Mr.. Jacob
Schoenhof of New York, "a manufacturer of
balmoral skirts and ladies' cloaks, argued in
favor of free raw materials
National Republican., 1884-02-22
ToRD's.
UNwARRANrED by THE FACTS.
An Investigation Into the Charge that
an English SPY Was Allowed TO Tam
per with the Malls.

An Investigation Into the Charge that
an English SPY Was Allowed TO Tam
per with the Mails.
The postmaster general yesterday trans
mitted to the house of representatives the re-
port Of Inspector Major Sharpe, appointed to
investigate the charges against L. A. New
come, of New York. In his letter Of trans
initial the postmaster general says that he
directed Maj. Sharpe, chief of inspectors to
obtain all information showing or tending to
show that Mr.. Newcome had permitted a
British spy named 0'Briep, knowing him to
be such, to visit his office whore he
had unlimited opportunity TO tamper with
and open the correspondence of American
merchants and lay his plans to eutrap men,
some of whom-Amerioan citizens-were
subsequently tried in Liverpool and sem
fenced to imprisonment for life. Whether
the person calling himself O'Brien, says tho
postmaster general, was or was not British
spy, there was no grounds for charging that
he had access to the mails Of the United
States or was permitted to tamper with
them in any way. Maj, Sharpe says in his
report that O'Brien was introduced to Mr. {.
NewcOme in the latter part Of May or first of
Juno, 1883, as an English detective There
was no evidence that he was an English
detective other than the fact that he was
introd uced as such, and his own statements
to parties subsequently,. Being allowed
to frequent Newcome's Office, gave him no
opportunity to pry into any PERSONS mail,
and there was no evidence that he was ever
in o position where he could obtain posses.
sion of the mail belonging to the pOstoffce,
or that he made any proposals to the post
office officials to furnish him with any per-
sons letters The propriety of Mr.. New
comes's action in being in such intimate
social relations as he was with a man about
whom he knew so little was doubtful, but the
statement that O'Brien obtained access to
letters passing through the New York post
otlie, by the aid or connivance of Inspector
Newcome, or by any other means, was un-
warranted by the facts.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Mr.. MoRGAN's proposition to put state
bonds on level with national bonds, as a
security for tho redemption of national ban k
circulation, is not one that would meet with
public favor. The people of this country
have as much faith in a national bank note
as in q greenback, simply because the
security for payment in each case is
the same. There is nothing in the his
tory of state bonds calculated to inspire
confidence in their value as security,
but there is vast deal to justify extreme
distrust. liquidation Of state obligations
stains the record of some of the northern
states, and almost without exception is part
of tho history of the southern states. A
Massachusetts, bond would, no doubt, be a
safe security, but how about Tennessee
bond? Railway bonds would be as safe Sc
curity as state bonds.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
An Important Patent Case.

The secretary of the interior yesterday
heard argument by counsel in the case of
Edison VS.. Sawyer and Mann, involving q
patent for incandescent electric lamps The
decision of the commissioner of patents
awarded priority of invention to Sawyer and
Mann, and Edison appealed from that de-
oision. Mr., Roscoe Conkling appeared at the
hearing for Edison and Mr.. Broadnax, OF
New York, for Sawyer and Mann.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
A EiIIy Cbn.y.

DIR. Hamilton1 of the marine hospital SER
vice, was beforethe house committee on pub
lie health yesterday, and asked that the
service he represents be continued in control
OF the appropriation for conducting the quar-
antine service. Representatives Of the ma
tionsl board of health were also before the
committee asking for control Of the same ap-
National Republican., 1884-02-22
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National Republican., 1884-02-22
MIR. Dana ana thc PresIdont.

NCW IOTN UTuDNIt
~ must 60" said Mr.. Dana yesterday, rising and
shaking the Presidents hand "Sir," said the
President, ~ wish you would remain. am not
even Inclined TO accept the proposition that you
ought to co." Thanks, but | must" said Mr.
Dana, "very well,' said the President, regret
fully "Wil!iam, turn the gentleman out, Nothing
else Of extreme moment occurred,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Cavalry E1vitpments,

By direction of the secretary of war board
of officers, to consist of Col, William b. Royal,
4th cavalry; Mai. GuyV Henry 9th cavalry;
Capt Charles Bendire, 1st cavalry, will as
semble in this city on the first day of March,
1884, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to
take into consideration certain improvements
in cavalry equipments that will be referred
to the board by the lieutenant general Of the
army
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Mrs. hARILLA Kicker, who was yester-
day appointed an examiner in chancery and
United States commissioner, is said to be tho
first woman ever appointed to such position.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

IT is noted as singular fact that Col. Bill
Morrison, tho Illinois candidate for presi-
dent wants the democratic national conven-
tion held in st. Louis. What is the matter
with Col. Bill?
National Republican., 1884-02-22

preparation. Mr.. Waring, of tho national
board, said that at the next meeting ho
would prefer charges against DR., Hamilton
for ineiliciency in conducting the marine
hospital seryice
National Republican., 1884-02-22

The two MeDonslds, Joseph Il. and Mike,
want the convention to go to Chicago. The
first named is gentleman.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Bond Call.

The secretary of the treasury yesterday
afternoon issued call for the redemption OF
$1O,OOo,OOO 3 per cent bonds. The call will
mature May l next.