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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
ENDED, THANK FORTUNE 4,
The Testimony All IN in the Kcifcr-
BoyntOn investigation.

"uyh AhNNSNhkNttohA
A subcommittee Of the committee invcstgat.
ing the charges against II. v. Boynton hold
a meeting yesterday in tho United States hotel,
in this city, for the purpose Of ALLOWING Mr..
Morrick to cross.examino Mr.. Elder, who is
confined to his room by sickness Nothing
OF importance bearing on the case was
ELECTED, and the only interest conferred In
tho replies of the witness to queries as to his
desire to secure employment in the depart-
ment of justice in connection with the letter
written by Mr.. Keifer to tho attorney gem
eral vouChing for his good character lie
said that he thought he could earn $40 day
as we'll as some democrats could earn 800,
and that he had seen Mr.. Merrick in New
York, seeking in vain to find John A. Walsh,
while he (witness) saw Walsh every day.
In reply to a question as to whether he
knew Walsh's present whereabouts, he said
that that was his business, and refused fur
ther information. acf
The full committee met nt the capitol at
noon. AT the request of Mr.. Goldman the
committee permitted Charles s. Garfield TO
take the stand to make certain corrections in
mis- previous testimony In roply to the
question as to whether he had ever been
arrested elsewhere than in Indiana and
whether he had ever been charged with crime
elsewhere, he had replied that he had not.
He now wished to change his answers to the
affirmative.
Cross examined by Mr.. Boynton: Witness
had once been arrested on the charge Of Civ
| ing man named Smith countorfeit money,
but he had been discharged.
The committee ruled out question by Mr..
Boynton as to whethet witness had not been
discharged on the testimony of lady in his
family which went to prove an alibi.
Joseph Turney, banker of Cleveland, tes-
titled to the good character of Garfield in that
city while he resided there Did not know
Garfold's reputation In Bryan.
| Mr.. Boynton offered to prove that he had
nothing to do with calling the press meeting
on the morning of March 4, 1883; that he did
not support the resolution condemning Mr..
Keifer's action, and that he did not oppose
| the proposition made by friend of Keifer
that the matter should be first investigated.
John b. MCCARTHY, journalist, testified to
the fact that Mr.. Boynton had opposed the
resolution condemning Speaker Keifer
Charles +. Towle, journalist, testified Ia
Boynton's voting against the resolution OF
condemnation.
Mr.. Boynton offered to contradict Gen
Keifer's denial Of the accuracy Of Mr.. Bar
rett's statement Of the interview which took
place between them lin which Keifer OK.
pressed his contempt for the press) by calling
a doorkeeper of the house who heard the con.
versstion.
The committee ruled the offer out as i'm
material.
This closed the testimony on both sides
The committee decided that if the counsel
should desire to file arguments in writing
they might do so at any time before Monday,
| the twenty fourth instant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
EEYES esr &C
The WAYS and Means Committee.

While the Ways and Means Committee puzzle their
heads over the industrial and commercial Interests Of
the country there is one course plain as the track
of moonlight on the sea.
What were good TO be done-almost anybody can
suggest that. But how TO do It onen perpleXes the
wisest Yet called upon every day to face this
problem in some form. How shall we raise money?
How shall we avert calamityH How shall we pre-.
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Among the objections to these things are the follow
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have little or counterirrltant efect the odor Is
often unpleasant and they are apt TO soil the linen or
clothing.
Benson's plasters are agreeable to the senses they
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their action is wholly limited TO the parts effected,
and their medicinal qualities insure quick and Ger
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While all others are dun slow, ana unsatisfactory,
Benson's are prompt and positive one OF them Is
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| Chemists like Professors DOremus and Battershall
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At all the exhibitions the prOprleors, Messrs. Sea
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
THE RAINIER GLASS.
orstorIcal Exercises OF the Juniors Mt
Howard University Lest Night.

Oratorlcal Exercises OF the Juniors Mt
Howard University Lest Night.
In spite Of the falling rain quite number
of friends and patrons of the university as
semblcd last night to witness tho junior
exhibition. The exercises wero opened with
prayer. After music Mr.. Edward A. Forrest,
OF South Carolina, n well-known Washington
correspondent, delivered a mastery oration
on American Citizenship" in which was
manifested great thought and q correct In
sight into the intricate workings of our gov
ernmental system. After criticisng tho
moral stains upon our institutions, intem.
peranoe and polygamy, he argued in favor of
universal education as the great corrective
His oration was civil polity in a nutshell
Mr.. Forrest is pleaeant speaker, and held
quite power over the audience. He has
been elected one of the orators at the coming
emancipation celebration in April.
He was followed by Mr.. w. III. II. Hart, of
Alabama, on "The Elements of Human
Power" which were clearly set forth. He
maintained that to properly sustain we'll.
balanced intellect, physical strength was an
absolute necessity. He developed the thought
that tho strong men are the leading men in
human affairs, Arthur, Douglass, and
Bruce for example. His oration was pro.
duct Of historical and metaphysical research
and his delivery calm and distinct.
G. G. johnson, of Virginia, entertained the
audience upon the subject "a Great Uni
versity.' Ho sharply criticised the existing
belief of mans deficiency because he was
unable to quote authorities. He was more
proud as the man with his own idea
than Of one with the ideas Of
another. He was interrupted often with
loud applause. Mr.. J. II. Lawson, of the
District of Columbia, spoke on the Majesty
of Law" The thought was rich and OK
pressed in appropriate language. He in
Weighed against officials permitting crimes
black as midnight to go unpunishod. The
majesty of law is not recognized in lands
whore man is slain for exercising his legal
rights. 1t was rendered to good effect,
Mr. Edward L. Thornton, of North Caro-.
lima, delivered the closing oration,ion the
March Of Mind" The introduction was
full Of beautiful thought, which was loudly
applauded. I'm mind, as ia nature, it is to
the east that we look for the sunrise of
science and the dawn of higher civilization" !"
After paying homage to the great scientists
who have benefited mankind, he inveighcd
against tho unjust restrictions of society,
which compelled man to be circumscribed
in the exercise Of rights bestowed by God
Himself. The Grafton was closely
studied effort in an abstract department OF
science. The orators voice is strong,
sonorous one, and his onunciation clear lie
will leave next year TO complete his course
at Harvard. After music by the Gee club,
President Patton pronounced the benedic-
! tion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
TENDER REGARD FOR B1sMARcK
Farther Consideration or the HiseOcIs
Resolutions by the House COMMITTEES
on Foreign Affairs,

Further Consideration OF the HiseOck
Resolutions by the House Committee
on Foreign Afoirs.
The subcommittee Of the house foreign
affairs committee consisting Of Messrs. Cur.
tin, Rice, and Eaton, to whom the Hiscock
resolutions on the Lasker matter we're re-
ferred, at q meeting yesterday, adopted a
substitute for tho resolutions, aud prepared
a report TO accompany this substitute At o
meeting of the full committee, held later in
the day, the substitute resolutions and the
report Of tho subcommittee were laid before
tho members Considerable discussion fol-
lowed, as u result Of which tho report was re-
ferred back to the subcommittee with sugges
tions as to certain changes which the full
committee deemed IL judicious to have made.
Another meeting Of the subcommittee will
be held to-day, at which the report will be
amended, in conformity with the suggestions
of the full committee, following which It will
probably be adopted by the full committee,
and with the substitute resolutions reach the
house on Monday Of next week. The senti-
ments which will be expressed in the report
of the subcommittee are, first, that tho
house Of representatives had the right to
adopt and transmit to the German reichstag
resolutions expressing its opinion of tho
character and abilities Of deceased German
statesman; its sympathy with the democratic
ideas entertained by him, and its con-
dolepce with thatpa in German politics to
which he belonged in the loss they suffered
in his death second, that it would not be a
dignified course for the house of representa-
tivos to indulge in abuse of Prince Bismarck
for asserting his right to say when the reso-
lutions reached him that they should go no
farther, as the question of his right to assert
that authority Is one to be settled between
him and the reichstag; and, third, that the
action Of our state department in the matter
is deserving of commendation.
The resolutions which are to be reported as
q substitute for tho Hiscock resolutions will
not differ substantially from the latter, OK
cept in the modification of the language
respecting Prince Bismarck s conduc and in
the addition of a commendation of the course
of the state department in the matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
A MIXED UP AFFAIR.

A Woman Sues for Divorce, and the Al
legged Husband Says He Is Not the Man.
On Thursday last proceedings for divorce
from Charles w. O'Neil were begun by
Amelia ONeil." The bill of complaint was
very short one and contained but three
sections of two lines each. The first set
forth the place of residence of the parties and
of their marriage in July, 1882.
The place, date, or person who
performed the ceremony, was not
named. The third and last section contained
allegations of non support, while following
were four prayers, soliciting such aid as the
court could grant. An absolute divorce and
alimoney, placed at high figure, were
| asked.
The defendant, c. W. o'Neil, yesterday
| filed his answer. He acknowledges that he
is resident of the District of Columbia, but
denies all of the allegations, saying that he
| was never married to the woman, and that
his acquaintance with her was slight. He
avers that no such marriage as is claimed
| was performed and that he had wife living
until October, 1881.
Mr.. G. w. O'Neil is = policeman, and 10 de-
tailed as night clerk at police headquarters.
| He is regarded as sober and industrious
officer, and has many friends in this city.
When called upon last night and interrogsted
about the matter he laughed and said that
probably the woman had made q mistake.
| He said that his first acquaintance
with the woman was couple Of years ago,
when she applied at police headquarters for q
| lodging and had been accommodated. Since
then she had como there at night for lodg-
ings. He regarded her rs poor but good
woman. He secuted the idea of ever having
married the woman, and said that never In
his life had he ever thought of such thing
Mrs. Amelia Xandry, fruits, 1928 Missouri
avenue" is the entry made in the city
directory of the alleged Mrs
O'NeiPs" place of habitation. The house
five stories and contains probably thirty
rooms. 1t is used as lodging or boarding
house, and is kept by woman Of some
40 years, called the "widder" by
her heterogeneous dodgers In a little top
room next to the roof known as the "attic
boudoir," resides Mrs. Handy. The room wa,
poorly furnished, containing but a bed and {
chair or two The proprietress Of this roon
is about 80 years of age, small In person, will
face still rather pretty.
When iuterrogated about the matter She
studiously affirmed the truth of the sllega
tions in her bill Of complaint. Her neighbour
pronounced her "a square lady," and one o
them. u woman, stated that Mrs. Xandry hat
been making inquiries about the amount o
ONeil's salary. Another neighbor says Mrs
Xandry told her that she that she was mar
ried to ONeil.
Mr.. O'Neil and his friends regard the affai
as blackmailing scheme, and assert that sh
has once before attempted to blackmail an
other man.
Mr.. j. Amber Smith is the counsel for th
complainant, and Mr.. Charles Pelham for tn
respondent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
An Apprentice Sent 10 Prison for Insu-
Iordlnntiou.

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-Joseph Gind-
hart, an indentured apprentice, was brought
to court to-day by his employer. morocco
manufacturer charged with insubordination
and with wilfully spelling work given him
TO do. The court said that it was pity that
Tle old system of apprenticeship had gone out
Of use and that we are dependent to-day nj on
foreign countries for our skilled laborera
He would let apprentices know that theil
indentures meant something and accordingly
sentenced the boy to the debtors prison iol
twenty-four hours. This, the Judge said
would not brand him as criminal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
A Reception TO Rusk.

A very pleasant reception was given Gov.
Rusk last night by tho Wisconsin associa-
tion, in the main parlor of the Ebbitt house.
Among those present were Senator Sawyer,
Senator Cameron, Gen. Starkweather. presi-
dent of the association; Hon. Mr..
Winans, and wife, Hon. Mr.. w.
+. Price, Hon. Mr.. Jones and lady,
Ex-Gov. and Mrs. Pound, Judge Humphreys
Miss Nellie Fitzgerald. the granddaughter
of Gen. Doty first governor of Wisconsin;
Mrs. Sumnet, Gen., Mrs, and Miss Hurlbut,
Rev. DR.. Huntley, Col. and Mrs. d. G..
Purum, Maj. Bryant, Col and Mrs. Longley,
Judge and Mrs. Rixford, Mr.. Heath, Mr. and
Mrs. Rankin, Maj. Allen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Waters, Mr.. Whitlesey, Mr.. and Mrs. Steven
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Nesle, o. P. Randall, and
Mr. Dinwiddie.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Sunday School Anniversary.

Tho Sunday school Of Grace Reformed
church, corner of Fifteenth and o streets
northwest, will hold an anniversary service
tomorrow at z o'clock. The exercises, under
the conduct of the pastor, will embrace an
address by Rev. Theodore Appel, d. D., su-
perintendent of missions of the Reformed
church in the United States an address by
Mr.. ]. II. Lichliter, superintendent of the
school music by the church choir, and songs
and appropriate recitations by members Of
the school. The presence Of all who have at
any time been connected with the school as
teacher or scholar will be heartily welcomed,
as it is desired to mako this an occasion for o
pleasant reunion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The chief of the bureau of statistics reports
that the total values of the exports from the
United States of domestic cattle, hogs, and of
beef, pork, and dairy products during the
month Of February, 1884, and during the
two months ended Feb. 30 1884; also Of beef
and pork products during the four months,
and of dairy products during the ten months
ended Feb 29, 1884, as compared with similar
exports during the corresponding periods Of
the preceding year were as follows: February,
1884, $6,960,4 February, 1888, $9792, ,0l0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The Purim prize masquerade ball of Re-
becca lodge, No. l, Daughters of Israel at
Abner's hall last Tuesday evening, was one
of the most unique and original par.
ties given this season. Among tho characters
represented was Bismarck mounted upon
q live horse, which was led about the hall
by groom. The prize was awarded to Bis.
marck The ladies were indefatigable in
their efforts to serve supper from heavily
laden table in the lower hall. The ladies Of
Rebecca lodge may justly feel proud of theiI
succeas
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
SUSPECTED POISONING.
The Coroner TO Make Full Investigation
To-day.

The Coroner 10 Make Fuh inVesuShioh
To-day.
A. w. Clements, colored man, and his
wife, Amanda, live ON Eighth street. near Il
northwest in little two story frame house.
Some time ago they separated by mutual
consent, and have continued to live apart.
One son, James W. Clements, years Of age,
died on Sunday from what DR.. Purvis pro-
nounced cholera mOrbus. The child was
inferred on last Tuesday. The father
appeared at the district attorneys office
Of the police court yesterday and stated
that he suspected his son had died from
poison. He was referred to police headquar-
ters, where an officer was detailed to work
up the case. He said that his wife was living
with a man named James, who had insured
the lives of his (Clements's) children, and
finding that no benefit would accrue for nine
months paid the dues to cover that period.
The matter has caused considerable excite
meut in the neighborhood, and the coroner
will investigate the affair to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The friends of ex-senator Ferry in this
city claim that he now stands first in the
matter of the vacant Russian mission 1t is
expected that the vacancy will be filled
curing the present month, and in addition
10 the strong pressure already brought to
hear in favor of Mr.. Ferry there will be a
movement inaugurated in Michigan that il
is thought will render his nomination q fore
gonc conclusion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The army retiring board which met re.
Gently at Bloomingdale asylum to examine
Gen. Mackenzie for retirement, has submitted
its report to the war department and the
board has been dissolved. The board finds
Gen. Mackenzie incapacitated for service, aud
that his incapacity resulted from service
His retirement will therefore follow, but il
rests with the President when to order it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The Peabody orchestra concert next Friday
at Lincoln hall will be worthy the reputation
of the orchestra The concert depends on the
contingency that subscriptions enough to
Justify the undertaking are received by
Monday noon. The programme will include
Rubensteins Ocean symphony, Beethoven's
piano concerto L fat major, aud Berlioz's
overture to Shakspeare's king Lear" Mr.
Asger Hamerik will be leader and Prof. Carl
Faelten, pianist.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

On Wednesday next tho Apollo club will
give a concert at the Congregational church,
assisted by Miss Emily Wnant, contralto; Mr..
Rudolf Green, violincellist; Mr.. John p. Law
renee, pianist, and Mr.. James p. Upton
organist. The soloists and the club will
render varied and carefully selected pro-
gramme, under the supervision of DR., z. s.
Eimball the director
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
The cercIe dss Precienses RidiouIss.

At the meeting of the Cercle des Precienses
Ridicules held last evening a resolution was
unanimously adopted that the thanks of the
ocrele be rendered to Misses Simons, Johns
ton. and Hamlin and TO Mr.. Michaelson for
their kind cooperation in the musical mum
bors at the entertainment at Willard hall on
Tuesday last,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Lieut.. HARDER, who returned with the
remains of the De Long party, is in the city.
able that he will not be assigned to duty in
New York, but will be granted leave OF
oh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Among the southern republicans whose
names will be actively pressed for the posi-.
ON of solicitor of the treasury is that of
Col. James Il. Atkins Of Georgia. The
friends of this gentleman in this city are
preparing to present strong case to the at
torney general, and feel confident of success
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Monday night grand banquet will be
given at Abners hall, in honor of st, Patrick's
'rhe committee in charge have completed
every arrangement looking to success on that
inn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Miss Hattie Whiting will sing Rossini's
30 Salutsris' at the vesper service of St. Domi-
nick's church. at 4 O'Clock tomorrow after.
noon, of which church Mr.. William Wal
decker Is organist.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

The wreck of the Mayhower at the navy
yard, having sunk back into the mud, the
wrecking company engaged on the work sent
to Norfolk for new appliances to raise the
wreck instan taneously.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Miss Ransom's Reception

Miss Ransom's reception last evening was
well attended, despite tho rain. Mr.. Jerome
Burnett read paper entitled The Rhym-
ing Power of Words " and recited poem en-
titled "An Hour of Song"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Prof T. E. Phipps gave very successful
Mother Hubbard" party at st. Joseph's hall
last night. The costumes were both varied
and tasteful. Dancing was continued until
midnight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Treasurer Wyman yesterday mailed checks
aggregating $2,544,2o3 in payment of bonds
of the 125th CALL maturing March Is. pro-
sented for redemption.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Pennsylvania, are in this city to urge upon
congress the advisablity Of endcting into law
tho bill introduced by Senator Sewell to in
crease the appropriations for arms for militia
in the several states and territories.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Commodore Fillebrown will probably be
ordered in few days to relieve Commodore
Upshur of command of the New York navy
ward.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15

Sam Mckee, of Louisville, KY, has been
restored TO practice as pension attorney by
the secretary of the interior.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-15
Spring 6OOSs.

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