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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
ADJUSTMENTS.


The ever-popular Bohemian Girl " was the
attraction at Fords opera house last evening
Although this opera has been sung until every
note is familiar, there is fascination about
the music and scenes of gypsy life portrayed
of which one never becomes wearied. Then
the love of Airline and Thaddeus and the char
acter of the broken-hearted Count Arnheim
have a charm touching the tender chords of
human hearts, (which time can meier et-
face" Some of the numerous companies WIS.,
iting this city have given this opera In u
manner far below mediocrity, but, notwith-
standing a poor rendition, 1t never fails to
draw large audience.
= 1t is seldom that a Washington audience has
heard the Bohemian Girl SO well rendered
as last evening The company is an excellent
one, and the parts were all admirably sus-
tanned, with but few flaws perceptlble. Mrs.
sequin sung and acted the part Of the Queen
in her usual artistic manner. Nothing can be
said which would add one iota TO the well
merited reputation of this estimable artist.
Her voice still retains all its remarkable sweet.
ness and power, and she sung "Bliss Forever
Past with such pathos and fervor as to call
forth hearty applause and recall. The per-
formance, as a whole, was well executed.
Most of the solos were encored, and deserved
the applause they seyerally ELECTED. The
quartette, "From the Valley and HILL" was
sung with such taste as TO deserve special men
ton.
Miss Lulu Evans as Airline seemed to please
the audience.
The singing OF you'll Remember Me" by
Mr.. Branson, In the character of Thaddeus,
was somewhat marred by a cold from which
he was suffering, but he seemed to recover his
voice, and delivered the "Fair Land OF
Poland" with considerable vigor, and the
audience demanded that IL should be re-
peated. He has a remarkably fine voice, and
sang his part with exquisite taste.
The chorus is exceptionally good, and
Pcakes exceled himself in his fayorite char
acter of Deyilshoof
Bohemian Girl" will be repeated this
evening, and 1.-THE Orange Girl" will be pro-
duced for the last time this afternoon.
Next week the Two Johns Comedy company
will occupy the stage at Ford's
THE NATIONAL THEATER.
The two last performances of "The Grocery
man and Peck's Bad Boy will be given at the
National this afternoon and evening. Next
week Mr.. Frank Mayo appears in the romantic
drama, "Nordeck," founded on Werners novel
"Ninptan
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
Bad News for Farmers.

Frank II. Mason, United States consul
at Marseilles, has sent to tho department
of state translation from tho Semdphore,
n newspaper of that city, relative to the
European harvest Of this year. 1t says:
1.-The harvest of 1884 has been plentiful,
not only in America like year, but also in
Europe. The situation is nearly the
same as that Of 1852, with the difference
that there existed then no large available
surplus from the preceding crop. cir
cumstance which must now be taken into
serious consideration as consequence of
the remarkable crop Of 1882. We may,
beside, observe that even If the present
crop is by 10 or 90 per cont. inferior to
that of 1882 Europe, and this should be
kept in mind, will stand in less need than
last year for foreign produce. There is
no probability that the prices Of cereals
will rise to the rates of two years ago."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
DEPARTMENT NOTES.

conscience contribution Of $50 was sent TO
the treasury yesterday in an enyeloped post
marked, New York.
The treasury has paid out sG5O,0OO for pen
siOns during month, and last month
paid out over slOOoOOOO on the same account,
Gen. Dumont supervising inspector general
of steam vessels, has been granted leave, at his
request, to transfer his Office from this city TO
Albany NJ v, during October.
The acting secretary of the treasury yester.
day awarded gold medal TO John Sanders, OF
New York, for heroic conduct in saving lives
during the years 1888 and 1884.
The contract for constructing FIVE llfe-saving
stations on the eastern coast OF Florida has
been awarded 20 Francis n, Smith, of New
York, at $3.50 each. They are to be COM
pleted by March l next.
Comptroller Cannon has returned from an
official visit TO New York, and says the affairs
of the Marine National bank are in fine condi-
ton, warranting a dividend of 10 per cent
10 creditors about Oct. /. There IS also a
prospect Of a speedy and satisfactory settle
ment Of the disputed questions connected with
thu clearing house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
TO The Editor.


Men, like nations, are great aside from
the dismal chances of war. Probty, sim
cerity. the idea of duty, are greater than
military experience or the strategic abil-
ity that authorizes system, and
Beneath the rule of men supremacy great
The pen is mightier than the sworn.
It'has been often said of Hon. Robert II.
Lincoln that "he Is the best secretary of
war since Jefferson Davis" As Mr.. Davis
was graduate of the military academy,
Point, served with distinction in the West
Mexican war, and was recognized as the
ablest Of his predecessors in office; and as
the very remarkable and vigorous admin
istration Of Secretary Stanton during the
late war, and that Of the brilliant and
energetic Rawlins and others subso-
quently are a, part of the history of the
country, the statement as to Secretary
Lincoln, to say the least, is compliment
airy in the highest degree. In the event
of the election of Gen. Logan as vice
president Ia foregone conclusion) Illinois
could send to the United States senate no
worthier or more acceptable represen-
tative than Hon. Robert t. Lincoln. So
mote it be. w. L. M.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
The New Secretary.

Gen. Walter @. Gresham, of Indiana, was
yesterday appointed to be secretary of the
treasury in the place of Charles ]. Folger, de-
ceased. This is judicious appointment.
Gen Gresham served with great distinction as
an officer in the civil war. Among all the
volunteer generals none was wiser Drawer, or
more faithful than he For many years after
the war he was judge Of the United States dis
trict court Of Indiana In April, 1888, he was
appointed postmaster general after the death
of Mr. Howe, and this post he has likewise
filled in a satisfactory manner.
Gen. Gresham has always proved himself a
high-mindcd, upright, and vigorous public
servant But will he reform the treasury?
Alas, how can hem y Sun.
That's sol How can he? The MANAGE
ment Of the treasury has become 80 salts
factory and perfect in all respects under
republican administrations that even
the excellent and competent man
Secretary Gresham is admitted to be can
not hope to improve its methods or
better its condition. But the democrats
get control of it for few years there will
be great opportunities for reform.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

based upon the returns Of 1880, as given
by Mr.. North, that there are printed and
circulated annually, or were at that
time, 1,1OOGO52l0 dailies, s6I7s7,s0o
woeklies, somi.woeklies, &c, and 0l,s53,-
100 monthlios, making q grand total Of
1907 sls,2O0. Tho ordinary mind cannot
readily comprehend the significance of
such enormous figures, but they represent
dollars and sense galore, They represent
the enterprise, tho brains, and the intel
ligenco Of n great army of men trained
to the business. They represent the
grandest educational power the world
has ever known. They impress tho world
and make tho average editor swell with
tho sense Of his Importance and con-
seriousness that he is one of the cogs in
the great machine. And, besides all of
these, they represent the freedom and the
independence of the best country on
parth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
Let Us Sing Our own Praises,

Nearly one-half of the eighth volume
Of the census report which has just been
issued is devoted to "the newspapers and
periodical press" The tabulated statistics
are introduced and explained by Mr. S.
n. d. North in paper that takes up 16i
pages Of the report. 1t is ono of tho most
valuable of the special reports prepared
under the direction and with the assist
ance Of the census bureau. The paper
is excellent in matter and arrangement,
and the author, compiler, and condenser
has shown himself to be possessed of judg-
ment, skill, technical knowledge of the
subject treated, and nice discrimina-
ton in the use of tho materials
placed at his disposal. He has wooded
out from the great quantity of matter be-
fore him that which is of little interest,
and given the main facts in the briefest
and most comprehensive form. and in q
style that will most clearly enlighten the
general reader.
Census reports are not attractive read
ing as n rule, and people do not devour
them as they sometimes do tho latest
novels yet there is much in them that
everybody can well afford tho time to
give careful attention to who cares to know
about the resources of the country or any
OF the special lines of industry. Facts
bearing on the printing Of newspapers
and periodicals are Of interest probably to
more people than those relating to any
other one subject in tho department Of
material enterprise. There is no bust
ness 80 widely understood and at the
same time so little understood as that of
newspaper publishing.
Allowing for moderate increase in
number since 1850 thoro are about Il, 900
publications in the United States al tho
present writing, representing a capital
approximating, at very low estimate,
$4,000 900, and giving direct employ
mcnt to not loss than 5000 persons, not
including the army Of men and wome n
who find work in the 060 paper mills that
were in operation at the time the census
rnumeratOrs finished their labors. On a
basis of the intrinsic valuation as de-
tsrmined by the net earnings the capital
represented in the newspaper establish
ment5 Of the country would aggregate a
sum largely in excess of 100000, 600 the
revenue from eight or ten leading papers
alone being enough to pay per cent. on
that amount, The value Of the gross
product is very nearly $lO00000O0 an.
nually, and the amount paid out in wages
is not far from $3O,0OO,OOO the dailes
alone oxPending more than go per cent.
of this sum.
Some ldoa Of the extent to which news.
papers circulate in the United States may
DO obtained from the official ststament,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
ADEE'S ADVENTURE.
Difficulties Encountered in Swearing
Ia n Cabinet Minister.

DImcuAties encountered IN swearing
In n Cabinet Minister.
That Postmaster General Gresham and
Assistant Secretary of State Adee went to
Justice Wylies house very late Wednes-
day night in order that the former might
take the oath of office as secretary of the
treasury is known. but 1t is not known
generally that 1t was the original inten-
tion to have Justice Wylie 20 to Judge
Gresham's house to administer the oath.
There is little story connected with
the sudden change of plan which the
parties interested have endeavored to
keep quiet. 1t has, however, leaked out
After informing the postmaster general
that 1t was necessary for him to qualify
as secretary of the treasury before mid
night, Assistant Secretary of State Adee
volunteered to 60 after Judge Wylie and
request his presence at the residence of
the postmaster general to administer the
oath of Office.
When the bell of his house rang Judge
| Wylie opened tho front second-story
window and inquired what WAS wanted.
Mr.. Adee's hearing being somewhat i'm
paired he did not hear Judge Wylie's
voice and continued to pull the bell. After
waiting for some time he glanced up and
|
window. Not recognizing the judge, he
said, ~ want to see Judge Wylie." The
Judge did not recognize Mr.. Adoe, and his
questions not being satisfactorily an
swered, he concluded that something was
wrong, and blew q policemsn's whistle On
the appearance of the officer he said that
the man at tho door was a crank, aud
directed that he be taken to the station
house.
The officer started OFF with Mr.. Adee,
who expostuated with him. desiring to
be taken back to Judge Wylie, where an
explanation would be made. The officer,
however, knew his duty too we'll. After
considerable discussion tho policeman
agreed to escort his prisoner to the post
master generals house. Arriving there
the officer discovered his mistake and re-
leased Mr.. Adee. Explanation having
been made amid much merriment, 1t was
decided to visit Judge Wylie in body.
The judges rest was again disturbed
and the oath administered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

antecodonts of its candidate, monarchists
will not be slow in concluding
that our republic will perish from the
same cause that undermined the ancient
Roman republic. As with individuals,
SO with nations--the first downward step,
If not instantly retraced, always ends In
disgrace and disaster. 1t will be hard to
convince future generations that there
was not virtue enough in the democratic
party to cause it to support for high
office its tested and honorable leaders.
They will hesitate TO admit that for party
purposes IL was necessary to lay aside a
Mcdonald or Thurman, aud nominate
instead q man whose antecedents were
as scarlet. The responsibility for this
blundor must be placed where 1t belongs
upon the Judas Schurz and his allies Of
tho George William Curtis stripe, who
seem to have permitted the grip-end of
their integrity to slip through their
fingers. But the young men who are
about to enter upon evil courses and lives
Of shame should be admonished that
in no sense should Mr.. Cleveland
DO regarded by them as an oxemplar.
They should remember that it was not
the respectable element in the democratic
party that sought him out as leader,
but rather that his nomination was en-
gineered by republicans of the most
questionable political antecedents, who
thus hoped to defeat an organization
which they could not control, Young men
should pause awhile in their dissolute ca
roer and await the popular verdict, which
will surely DO that no man who glories in
the violation of at least one-half of the
commandments shall ever preside over
tho destinies of Christian people.
Young men may mend their ways-not
by initiating the example of Cleveland
schurz, or Curtis, but by following
the precepts of the Christian statesmen
of the land whose private lives are pure
and who live up to the requirements of
Gods holy word.
"The lord chastenoth those whom he
lovoth," and it may DO that he inflicted
Cleveland upon the democratic party
as punishment for its past sins,
and with view to showing
to young men tho truth of the
scriptural declaration that "The way of
the transgressor is hard" As the pests
of the locusts and flies were inflicted upon
the Egyptians as punishment for their
manifold sins and wickedness, SO 1t may
be that Cleveland was designed as ma
tional aifliction, intended to eventually
exercise wholesome influence upon that
portion of the American people embodied
in the democratic party. We have had
abundant evidence, as a people, of the
Divine favor, aud with a Wow to discip-
lining our young housekeeping moral
and adjoining tale, so to speak-Cleve.
land was inflicted upon the democratic
party. Let us indulge the hope that
Out of the eater will come forth meat,
and out of the strong will como forth
sweetness" In no more certain way can
a young man mend his ways than by
leading life Numerically opposite to
that of the Inflated Cleveland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

THE democrats are playing desperate
game in Ohio. They will carry the state
by fair means or foul if they can. They
have the state organization this year and
it is believed that they are preparing for
the commission of colossal frauds upon
the ballot box. Every republican from
that state should be on hand to cast his
ballot for honest government and then
he should remain at tho polls and watch
democrats About 300 of the 1865 Buckeyes
in office have signifed their intention of
going homo to vote and the others will
doubtless follow suit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
A College OF Beggary.

An effort to check begging recently
made in Liverpool brought to light
college of beggary, in which pupils of all
ages were taught how to pursue the art
in scientific way. The proprietor was
a member of the profession" and had
amassed q comfortable fortune. The
school was we'll attended, many young
children especially being sent there by
their parents, who were chiefly of the
criminal class. Many of tho pupils
parents not being able to pay for the
tuition of their children, tho professor"
appropriated the clothing and money
brought in by his students until he was
recompensed for his services,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

] BELIEVE that the voters of the country are
fully alive to the necessity of installing an adj
ministration of public affairs which shall be
truly their own.-Grorer Clere,dnd's letter 10 the
Columbus (0hio) meeting.
This statement by the democratic can
didate for president is heartily COM
mended to the democrats of Mississippi
and South Carolina. If the majority of
voters in those states could have ian
administration of public affairs" which
should bo truly their own" for once, it
would be surprise to them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
How Can a Young Man Mend His
Wnysl

There are to-day thousands of young
men in the country whose reclaim alton to
the paths of rectitudo and virtue has
been hindered by the action of the
democracy in placing in nomination for
the presidency man notorious for his
dissolute habits, Young men are prone
to initiate example, and it will be difficult
for ideas of chastity to DO instilled into
their minds SO long as they see so con-
spicuous an instance Of libertinism re-
warded by great party, as has been done
in Mr.. Cleveland's case The apologists
and defenders Of monarchical govern
ment must be greatly rejoiced when they
contemplate the consequences likely to
accrue to the American republic by this
blunder, which Talleyrand would have
pronounced worse than n crime. Their
theory has always been that mankind
is not capable Of selfgovernment, and
knowing the direful consequences which
will inevitably follow from tho democrat
izing spectacle presented by the demo-
cratic party, through the lecbsrOus
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

THE bureau of agriculture was startled
yesterday by official information from
DIR. Rose, the animal industry expert,
that hog cholera had been playing havoc
with the swine population in counties
bordering on the Potomac above this
city. The public knew all about it
through the newspapers several weeks
ago, but then, as there is satisfaction in
official confirmation of news previously
acquired. we take pleasure in publishing
DIR. Roses report.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

If Jay Gould could only get hold of
the Baltimore and Ohio now, what an
unlimited opportunity for stock imitation
he would enjoy. 1t would not be thirty
days befor the $20,0OO,00O stock would DO
spread out to $sooOO0OO and he would
be telling the dear public of its cheap.
moss at 5000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

DEMOCRATIC organs are in dreadful
state between fears that, If elected, Mr..
Blaine will die before he can be inaugu-
rated, and that he will be candidate for
reelection four years hence. Meanwhile
Mr.. Blaine is moving onward in the even
tenor of his way toward the white house
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
Our Mary's Clothes ne Church.

Miss Mary Anderson was distraction
to some of the less dovout of the congrega-
ton at the Curmelite church at Kensing-
ton on Sunday morning. Her beauty
was theme of much admiration, oven to
ladies, who, however, rcvenged themselves
ON her dress, which was declared to be of
that shade of brown "a shade verging on
mnstardl which ought never " bo worn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

THE statement recently published in an
afternoon paper of this city to tho effect
that enmity existed between James G..
Blaine and Admiral Porter is emphati-
cally contradicted by the son of the ad-
miral, who asserts that his father and Mr..
Blaine have always boon good frkends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

LET me impress upon the people that the issue
involved in the pending canvass is the estab.
lishment of pure and honest administration
of their goyernment-Grorer Cieoeldad S
Letter.
You are mistaken, Grover. 1t is not
the establishment, but the continuance, of
pure and honest administration that the
people are seeking.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
Davis Must Identity Himself.

Is Mr.. r. s. Davis, who. it is said, has
the second place on the ticket
the same gentleman who characterized
Gen. Butler at the recent democratic rati-
fication meeting as the most "impudent
of demagogues and the most INSCRIPTIONS
of politicians" II he is my support of
Mrs. Lockwood Is at an end.
MRS. JOHN Q. CoLLINsFoRD,
Tacoma, Md.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

Gov. CLEVELAND speaks fcolingly Of
'the enthusiasm already aroused for tho
cause of good government" lie has had
unusual opportunities for observation in
this respect during tho past three days.
Mr.. Blaine has also seen lots of 1t.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27

LET me warn them against any cunnlngly
designed effort to lead them into other paths
OF irrelevant discussion.-G rorr ClspclU'fs
ict'r
The tariff, for example? Is that some
"cunningly designed effort" the dis.
cussion of which would DO Irrelevant"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-27
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 81, 1884.

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