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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
TITUS.
THE EDUCATIONAL BILL.
IN fhe EtIifor


One Of the strongest arguments against
the educational BILL" and indeed very
strong argument against the idea of appro-
priating public moneys for educational pur-
poses, was the precedent il would establish
of forcing from the general treasury repeated
appropriations for the benefit of localities
the tendency of which would be to cause
localities for their needs to look to the gen.
eral government rather than to the individ-
ual state, and thereby encourage an etiemi-
nate dependence upon the general govern
ment which would contribute to the central
ization of power Such an appropriation
once made would have to be continued, and
no one could forctoll where it would end.
Education is not merely thing of days but
of years and generations.
The general government having on hand
unexponded moneys, it would seem that the
educational interests of the state might In
another way, yet in this line, derive much
benefit from the overlooking treasury; tnat
the appropriation might be made specially
for schoolhouses, rather than for schools. a
good school house Is q most necessary addition
and requirement of each and every school
district. 1t is the necessary and essential
foundation Of public education The school
house. once built it does not call for any
further or continued appropriation. Let the
general government appropriate this accu-
INFLATED money for the schoolhouse, and
the localities will then be better able to con-
tend with the school interests by this ar
rangement poor localities may be supplied
with good. comfortable school buildings,
while they will still be forced TO rely on their
own resources to keep the schools in operation;
they will not learn to depend upon the
general government for tho means necessary
TO carry on their school system, nor will their
school system DO destroyed or impaired be-
cause of any future neglect on the part of the
general government to make the necessary
yearly appropriation. The localities will
attend to all the necessary details. The
general government will have furnished them
with the starting capital, while it will fall to
them to care for it and to add thereto tho
necessary material to make it u success. \.
WASHINGTON, April II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
GET A BLOW GUN.

As your reporter has given very startling
report of the mediumistic powers of Mrs,
Carrie NJ. Sawyer, | would like to call the
attention of the public (but more especially
spiritualists) who may possibly attend her
entertainments TO few points.
/. After the lady enters the cabinet notice
that the captain, her manager, suggests TO
the person who may be selected to tie her
how the knot Is TO be tied, and in each in
stance, under cover of making the medium
doubly secure, after she has been tied in the
cabinet, and the ends of the cords thrust
through the holes in the walls of the cabinet,
he apparently wedges the cords fast by two
pine wedges Is this not for two purposes
first, to give q little slack" to the medium,
and, second, to keep the cord firm in place
while the medium is eXtricating herself from
and getting back into the loop?
9. Notice that n table is always placed in
front of the cabinet door Why2
3. Examine the front row of seats and you
will find that three chairs are fastened to-
gether with wires and to one side of these
chairs is placed heavy wooden sofas that
extend from wall to wall across the room,
as does each row of seats. Why?
H. That gentlemen are not allowed to
occupy the two front rows of seats. Why?
8. Notice the similarity OF the medium IS
voice and that of Little Maudc,'
the control aud the similarity OF
the gestures of the spirits (Y) on
each succeeding evening, especially that
which one employs Of using her hand as
visor, and leaning forward as If intently
looking into the distance. Notice that the
yellow-haired spirit comes each evening and
drops her head so that her hair will fal
| forward. Notice the utter failure to initiate
baby's voice, and the bad breaks" in nam
ing host of spirits who are in the cabine
that are unknown to the audience, and tina
| when there is mixed audience tho captain
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
NOT TO BE CLOSED.
To thg EdikOr.

Some months ago vague rumor to the
effect that the st. Joseph's academy, at
Emmittsburg, would close with the present
scholastic year was widely circulated, aud
did not fail to elicit expressions of deepest
regret. Properly speaking, ii is the mother
house Of the Sisters Of Charity, and is the only
boarding school under their supervision,
having been continued for years by special
permission, and ranks among the finest
educational institutions of the country. When
the report was circulated tho many friends
protested loudly against the contemplated
change; foremost among thom the most
reverend archbishop of Baltimore,
who resolved to use every legitimate
means in his power to avert 1t. The academy
was founded by the Most Rev. John Carroll,
first archbishop of Baltimore, and his sue
cossors have ever regarded IL as peculiarly
their own. Though boarding schools are
contrary to the rules of the order, the present
archbishop pleaded so successfully that per-
mission has been extended indefinitely for
its continuance. 1t is a matter of heartfelt
cOngratuation to the most reverend arch
bishop in his zoal in the cause Of education
to the sisters that they may still send forth
noble, gifted women-and tho many friends
of tho institution will gladly welcome tho
news, for the scholars, independent of the
high standard of education and accomplish
mentS, are deeply imbued with that spirit
which partakes of the Sister Of Charity in ita
faithfuness to duty and rises equal TO all
changes and emergencies that call forth all
that is good and noble in wOmanhood M.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
Lewis Elmer q Co.'s Enterprise.

The cider and vinegar works Of Messrs.
Lewis Elmer & Co.. No. 81 South street and
No5.,9 and IL President street, Baltimore,
have become famous as q leading Baltimore
industry. This firm has been famous for
maintaining the credit of its assertions.
They went into the business determined to
manufacture nothing but the purest and best
articles. They have steadily adhered to this
determination, and are now recognized as
producing cider and vinegar that are simply
what the name indicates. Consumers know
what this means. Their business has grown
to be gigantic. 1t has spread to Richmond,
Philadelphia, Washington, and many other
points. The home works are very extensive,
covering q vast amount of ground, and are
fitted up with the latest appliances of me-
chancal science Indeed, without the keen
est enterprise in this direction, the firm could
not have extended their business to its pres
ent immense dimensions. The specialuies
of the firm are sweet and champagne cider
and white wine and cider vinegar. They
have a brand of cider known as Elmer's,
which has impressed its superiority upon the
minds of consumers until it is tho favorite
brand in the market The importance of
good vinegar is everywhere recognized, and
This immense business was first started in
1857, and has steadily grown until to-day 1t
ranks rs one of the lending in Baltimore.
Their branch house in this city is being con.
stantly enlarged in the scope of its business,
and the firm may be guaranteed for enterprise
and prObity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
AN after dinner delicacy-George's Ratchet
Renl ESTATE values Increasing.

Col. George +. Slayer, chief clerk in the
office of the recorder of deeds, in a conversa-
ton with reporter of THE REPUBLIC AN
yesterday, stated that during the past four
years real estate had advanced wonderfully
in the district. He believed that it had
advanced over rs per cent. in value. He
based his calculations upon the deeds and
mortgages recorded in his office. He felt safe
in saying that tho healthy condition of the
market was shown by the sums advanced ON
property. There was growing increase OF
business in his office. Small property was
being bought by all classes of persons, and
showed clearly the anxiety of people to
invest. Many of the deeds recorded were in
the names of presidents, and the property
bought by them was in desirable locations
For the past few months thece had been large
investments made in country real estate,
especially in Mount Pleasant and Meridian
hill.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
SMOKE Georges Halchet.
The Monument Grows.

The Washington monument reach cd the
height OF 41O feet yesterday afternoon. The
total height of the shaft will be 555 feet,
which will make it the highest monument in
the world. This leaves 145 feet yet TO be
added, 90 feet of which will be marble roof
of pyramidal shape. There arc twelve men
at work on tho dizzy-heighted top, and it Is
estimated that the monument will be
completed by the LIST of next Novem-
Der. At that time 1t is proposed
hold grand celebration in this city. The
affair will doubtless be managed by the
Monument society. After the shaft is COM
pleted much interior work will have to be
done. A large number of memorial stones,
appropriately inscribed, will be placed in
position. These stones were presented by
foreign countries, individuals, and the sew
eral states Only few of the states and
territories have failed to present marble me-
MORALS. Among the number is Texas. An
appropriation has been made by the Texas
legislature to purchase handsome tablet Of
native stone.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
FROM THE PEOPLE.
How Residents of the District May Enjoy the
Right Of Suffrage.
The Educational Bill EIplnincd-Valu-
able Suggestion from an Investigators.
To he Editor.


: The troubles Of suffrage granted to or with
held from the citizens of the District Of CO.
lumbia seem to be of serious nature. A way
out of them may not be unappreciated. Some
of the residents of the district have the right
to vote in the states why not give to all equal
rights? Could not the voters all be made
citizens of tho states2 Would it be unconsti-
tutional for congress TO pass law permitting
each voter to select citizenship for himself in
some one of the states of the union2 and thus
become citizen of the United States residing
in the District Of Columbia.
Each voter would then DO represented and
tho dispensing of public patronage would not
have any reference to the quota of the dis
trict. Congress will have tho directing of
municipal affairs from the very nature of
things, the representatives would probably
have constituents from every state in tho
union residing in the District of Columbia,
and the inhabitants be better represented
than they could DO by any municipal organi-
cation.
This seems to DO the only way out of our
difficulties aud to bestow on our citizens the
right of suffrage.
WAsuINGToN April 10. TITUS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
10 oRpER-s5 pants. EIsrMAs Bros cor. 9TH & E
Nearly burned to Death.

A young colOred man named Ira Lasee,
about 90 years Of age, was taken to the
sanitary office of police headquarters yostor-
day and afterward sent to the Freedmen's
hosp ital. His face, neck, and hands were
badly burned and swollen, aud he was
suffering much pain. He stated that he was
also burned under his clothing, lie said he
came from Westchester, N, ", ana went
down the Potomac and had been engaged
on the fishing shores but his EN-,
ployer failed to pay him and he
determined to come to this city to look for
other employment. Being out of money he
had to start out on foot, and Monday night,
while on Pope creek road, near the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, he kindled fire and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
NOT BUYING SILENCE.
A B1ackmaiIcr Asks for So and Get
Ninety Days.

A BlackmaiIcr Asks for S. and Gets
Ninety Days.
A young man named Otto Sohl, 10 years Of
age, walked up to Mr.. George w. Saltes, who
was out walking with lady near the corner
of Twenty.frst and = streets last Saturday
evening and called him aside, saying he
wanted to have private conversation with
him. Mr.. Salter told the lady to step aside.
Sohl then said to him, 81 am employed by
Judge Hillyer, and | have tumbl ed
to your racket. l know who you are, and
have got you in hole, and you had better
get out of it rs easy as possible. Give me a
couple of dollars and I'll keep my mouth
shut" Mr.. Salter put the the lady on a car
and told the young man to 90 over to light
with him, rs he did not like to take his
money out in the dark. He then attempted
to arrest Sohl, but he escaped. Salter imme-
diately reported the matter to Lieut.. Arnold,
who arrested Sohl somo time afterward.
Judge Smell yesterday morning. after hear
ing the testimony, said: well, ninety days
in the workhouse. That is all can do under
the law"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
Sutton SuIts.
Fitch, Fox 81 Brown,

AssIeNEE's SALE OF DESIRABLE UNrMs
pHONED PROPERTY SITUATED ON MIC
HDIAN HILL, NEAR TIE 1NTERSECTION
OF COLUMBIA ROAD AND SIXTEENTH
STREET EXTENDED.
The undersigned, assignee for the benefit Of the
creultois OF Benjamin Lawrence and Albert Asheri
lhtey doing business in the city Of New York, Will
XVI m nnpio aucIl9n on the premises IN the Dstrcs
dSsd AZ l;3o o'clock m, all those certain pieces or
lnrctls OF lands situate and lying in the county OF
Washington, in the District OF Columbia and known
as lots numbered one two, three, four, five, six,
Twelve, thirteen, fourteen, nfteen, and sixteen, in
block numbered twentv-one ofHall and Elvans'a re-
corded subdivision of Meridian Hill, containing
eighty;two thousand five hundred square feet q
ground IS surveyed In september, a. d. 1867, by
Charles II. Bliss, surveyor.
Terms made known al time of sale.
Dated Now York, March l Z, 1884.
- - -- ELLIS s. YATES, Assignee.
STERN &c MYERS. attorneys for assignee iS Wall
street, New York city.
DUNCANsoN BROTHERS.
ma20-th&ds AuctIoneers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23

The celebration of the anniversary of the
birth of the founder of the kindergarten was
the occasion of an entertainment by the
Washington kindergarteners last evening at
the Frebel institute, 1927 Thirteenth street.
Mrs. NJ. L. Mann read a paper on "FrGbel's
Influence on the Educational Status Of the
Present Time" which contained some facts
relating to the child life of Peter Farley and
of DIR. Charles Warren, of this city, and
some amusing "reminiscences Of Mrs. Dubois
days of Boarding Round" The kinder
garten play and march, with roses by the
young and pretty kindergarten teachers, were
a pleasing feature of the evening" as well as
the concert recitation of Longfollow's "The
Day Is Done" These will be repeated next
Saturday evening at an entertainment to he
given in All Souls church lecture room for
the benefit Of the Charity Kindergarten and
Nursery Maids Free Training school.
The Pensoara Free kindergarten will cele-
brate the anniversary on Wednesday, April
80. at $40 Eleventh street, and the National
and West End kindergartens will hold their
reception May l.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23

The report published recently iu an after
noon paper that general order had been
issued from police headquarters relative to
the removal of beggars from the streets is
ithout foundation. Maj. Dye stated yes.
terday to a REPUBLICAN reporter that no
such order had been issued or was required,
as there was already law in effect prohibit
may be-" said he, that in certain localities
complaints are made but whom these are
brought to the notice Of the officers they are
promptly attended to. There are very few
beggars seen on the streets, and the vigilance
of the police makes them careful not to annoy
people"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
United States Marshal,s Sale,

BY virtue of writ of her nlcas issued out Of the
CLERK s ONCE of the supreme Court of the District
of Columuia an TO me directed will sell at public
sale for cash, In front Of the Count House "a or Of
said district on WEDNESDAY, THE 14th DAY OF
MAY, 1884, at ~ ociock m, all the right title.
claim AID interest of the defendant In nnd'to the
following described property, TO wit:
Fart OF lot No =, In square No. 317, beginning for
the same ut the southeast Of said lot: ence
west along the line of street north rs feet inch:
thence forth. 40 feet thence west 20 feet: thence
north, feeti thence east 80 feet Inch, thence
SOUTH feet; thence east 20 feet; thence south, 70
feet, in the city of Washn gton, levied upon no tia
property defendant William g Chase. and to SATISFY
eNCC ons Nos, "a and 2ii02 at law, in favorIof
Laren NJ. saunders, use Of y. H. Knight.
CLAYTON MCNlCHAEI.
U. 5. Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
TIE nA1LRoAD QUESTION.
Are the Commissioners Working for the
citizens or the Railroads

Are the Commissioners working for the
citizens or the Railroads
There is considerable anxiety among the
citizens to learn the views of the commission
ers upon the union depot question. Senator Cor
man, who is tho prime mover in the matter,
has declined to make public the correspond
ence between the committee and the commits
sioners until some action is taken, from which,
of course, there can BIO no appeal. The citi-
zens do not seem to be overjoyed with the
idea of having the commissioners represent
them, and do not appear to be satisfied with
their views expressed on the subject. Two of
the numerous bills in which are embodied
plans, have been referred TO them, and each
has been replied to. The senate committees
arc carefully considering the subject, but as
yet the interests of citizens do not appear to
have been consulted. Tho railway companies,
have had their say, and. as was anticipated,
objected to every feasible plan that would
nocessitate the expenditure of money.
In speaking of one of the projects yesterday
a prominent South Washington citizen ex-
pressed his opinion as follows: This plan Of
putting the Baltimore and Ohio depot on the
mall is ono Of the greatest outragos of tho
age. Neither depot should be there. II is in
plain violation of the United States statutes.
Congress might give them n grant of land
outright, but that has not been done, and hero
IS railroad occupying public property with
out cost. They pay no rent, and have not
been given the land. If they attempt to carry
out Senator Germans proposition / believe
there will BIO riot Another outrage on tho
community is the attitude of the district
commissioners in the premises. They are
making no effort to get the depots out of the
center Of the city and remove the tracks from
our streets and avenues"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23

posed in the new arrangement Of the west
stairway. IL will probably be unveiled by
the middle Of May. 1t will be both private
and public enterprise, congress having appro-
priated $4,000 toward the statue. William
Henry Rowle, Of Philadelphia, will deliver
the grafton at the unwilling ceremonies. The
work of preparing the foundation for tho
statue began Monday
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
To oRpER-s5 pants. EIsENAY BROS, cor. 7th & E


Tho stable of Davis & Hail. consisting of
Ella Warfeld, War Eagle, Performer, Engo,
Exotic, Vincent, Enigma, and Rosiere, ar
rived at the race track yesterday from Prince
George county. There are now forty horses
at the fair grounds in training.
At the meeting of the executive committee
of the Jockey club hold last evening David
r.. Clark, Of New York, was appointed starter
for the spring meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
BUSINESS MENTION.

A draft Of bill to facilitate a proper
adjustment of streets and alleys in several
subdivisions outside the city lines was sent
to tho commissioners by K. G. Dubois some
time ago. The commissioners notified him
that they were vested with tho power to
change roads and lines of roads in the county,
and tho bill would not materially assist
them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
United States Marshal's Sale.

by virtue offs writ of lcr hcas issued out of the
Clerks Office of the supreme Court of the District of
Columbia. and TO me directed, 1 will sell ut pubii6
sale, for cash, In front of the Court House door OF
said district, on MONDAY, the 5TH DAY OF MAY,
1884 at IL O'Clock M, all the right title claim and
interest of the defendant In and to the following de-
scrhed property, to wit:
The eastern one-hnlf Of LOT numbered six (8), in
reservation numbered eleven ~, the said half of
street northwest and running back with the same
width to the side of said lot TO public alley, in
the city of Washington, levied upon as the property
of the defendant, Benjamin +. Beveridge, and to
satisfy execution No. SlO at law In favor OF Meisel,
Lampe Il Co.. use of Albert Melse
CLAYTON MCMICHAEL,
H.. s. Marshal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
= q, ;. WNrshnI.
THos. DowL1No. Auctioneer. aplA-1Ot
united States Marsha,s Sale.

by virtue of writ of eri facias. issued out OF the
Clerks Office Of the supreme Court of the District of
Columbia, and to me directed. will sell mt public
SALE for cash. in front of the Court House door of the
said District, ON THURSDAY, THE FIRST DAY
OF MAY, 1884, Mt l2 o'clock M, all the right title,
claim, and interest of the defendant In and TO tho
following-described property. to wit:
All that piece, parcel. or tract of land lying and
being situate In the County of Washington, In the
District of Columbia, and known and DISTINGUISHED
and being lot hirty-one 3l) in section two (2) Of
the duly recorded subdivision of Barry Farm, to-
gether with the improvements thereon, levied upon
as the property of the defendant David Gamer, to
satisfy execution No. 2d0O1 ut law in favor of Char
lotle Beverly. CLAYTON MCMICIIAFL,
u. y. Marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
DuncansOn Bros,
AUCTIoNEERS.


PAwNBRoKER'S SALE OF
GOLD WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS DIAMOND
RINGS AND PINS, GOLD SETS, PEA RI SETS
Coral, SETS OPERA GLASSES, MASONIC
StLNER SPOONS, FORKS, CUPS, SILVER
FARO BON. GOLD-HEAD CANE, CLOCKS,
&c, AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL %, A. D..
1884, at 10 o'clock, will sell at the Auction Rooms
of Duncanson Bros, Ninth and ID streets northwest,
enumerated above.
Parties Interested will please take notice
PHILIP WALLACE, Broker,
nnpl.St ldI7 pCnnsvIyonin venue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23

laid down, and while asleep his clothes
caught fire. He was taken on an early train
yesterday morning and brought to this city.
The doctor attending him stated yesterday
afternoon that he did not know whether he
would recover from his injuries or not.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-23
4 GOOD smoke for ccnts-The Ratchet.


The ex-union and confederate soldiers and
their friends who are interested in the build
ing of home for disabled soldiers Of the
late confederate army" will hold an I'D
journod meeting this evening in the parlors
of the National hotel, when permanent
organization will be effected.