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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
roRD's-THE UANLoSs.


The Hanlons fairly tumbled into success
last night at Ford's, where they appeared for
the first time this season in the farcical
comedy, "Le Voyage en- Suisse" 1t is only
right to say they tumblod, for the Hanlons
seem to do nothing else but tumble about the
stage. They certainly are most remarkable
gymnasts and pantomimists, and The trip to
Switzerland" is one of the cleverest things
On the stage of its kind, Tho play goes with
such a snap that one has hardly time to re-
cover from one laugh before he laughs again,
and so the evening becomes a sort of continu-
Gus laugh, and one goes home at the end
happy with himself and everybody else. The
Hanlons have introduced many new things
in their delightful Voyage" since last year,
and in doing SO have added new fun to what
already seemed to be funny enough. The
story is simple. An aged adventurer mar
ries the belle of the village, and they
go on their wedding tour, accompanied by
their two model servants tthe Hanlons) and
several former lovers of the bride, In the
continental sleeping car the whole party have
hilarious time, the servants coming in for
much of the fun, and the merriment and the
frolic are only brought to an end by a colli-
sion. At last the party arrives at the Rigi
Kuhn hotel and here the servants lead
the bride and groom pretty dance.
everything, from falling from the
top of a runaway coach to dropping through
the ceiling of the hotel dining room, plump
on the table. The entire play is a series Of
funny episodes and adventures capitally rem
dered. Mr.. William Hanlon as John and
Fred. Hanlon as Bob occupied the posts OF
honor, from and about which they tumbled
with magnificent carelessness Of consequences
They were ably supported by a company
thoroughly in harmony with tho spirit of the
play, each one acting his role with genuine
enthusiasm Nothing could possibly be more
charmingly amusing for ladies and children
than the. Hanlons and the. "Trip to switzer-
land" They will remain all the week.
There will be matinees on Wednesday, Fri
day (Washington's birthday, and Saturday
THE NATIoNAL-"THE GLADIATOR"
At the National last night 'The Gladiator
was presented admirably by the eminent ira
gedian, j ohm Mccullough, who gives probably
the best personation of Spartacus of any actor
on the stage. The National was filed by an
audience appreciative of the actors power ii
this character. Mr.. McCullough's interpreta'
ton of the leading role was thorough through
out, and elected hearty and merited applause
In the parting scene with his brother he wa
extremely affecting, and acted with accus
toned fire and vigor. The Phasarius of Mr.
Joseph Haworth was very clever and effec
tive Interpretation of the discontented gladi
ator. The Julia of Miss Viola Allen wa
good, her graceful presence and unaffected
acting winning general admiration. Mrs
Augusta Foster as senona also gave u goot
portrayal of that character. The other char
acters were all well supported. "othello'
will be presented tonight
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

A HorLY-CoNTEsrED municipal election
will take place in Philadelphia to-day The
present democratic mayor, Samuel q. King,
who owes his election to the backing of the
committee of one hundred again has the
same influence in his favor, but his republic
can opponent, Mr.. William B. Smith,
man of excellent character, who was himself
formerly one of the committee OF one hundred,
is likely to be elected. Mr. Randall's speech,
delivered to the eleventh ward democrats
some days since, in the course Of which he
said, "Why, for nineteen or twenty years l
have been in congress, hoping, praying, and
wishing that might SEQ there a democratic
president. Now, 1t rests with you with each of
you, to see that the frat step toward that
glorious result is taken in this city election.
II is not question of King, Sheppard, or of
Hunter; it is not question of men, but of
principle has served to give the election II
party tinge that it otherwise would not have
possessed and will deprive King OF many
republican votes that would have been given
him on account of the backing Of the COM
mittee of one hundred. Kings election
can only be brought about by republican
votes given him solely for reasons based on
questions of municipal taxation and govern
ment. but his success would be hailed with
delight by tho Randall boomers as an evi.
dence of his ability to carry Pennsylvania in
the presidential contest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

1T borders on the ridiculous that two
senators and one representative from the
state of Nevada, representing probably less
than $4,000 population, have the right to say
that the fertile territory of Dakota, with its
rapidly growing population of near half a
million, is not entitled to place in the sister,
hood of states. Perhaps the gentlemen now
holding the positions referred to may be
ready to vote for the admission of Dakota
when the opportunity is afforded. Neverthe.
less the disproportion between the political
power of $4,000 citizens in Nevada and
100000 citizens in Dakota is very striking and
ought not to be dependent upon the tardy
justice of party feeling for correction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

ing previously been their custom TO select
their delegates at tho time Of holding their
state conventions. So satisfactory did the
district convention plan provo that IL is not
at all likely to DO departed from in the future.
1t may DO worthy of note that in 1880 the
district conventions at tho time of naming
their delegates selected their member of the
new state central committed. Thisnew COM
mittee, fresh from the people, met promptly
and selected the four delegates from the state
ct large, so that practically it may be said
the district conventions selected tho whole
delegation. Tho change in 1880 was made
mainly because the state convention had been
set for q date subsequent to the national con-
vention, and not from any hostility to the
plan in vogue prior to that year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

publican party of tho issues Of the war for
party aggraudizement2
Is q determination on tho part of banded
individuals or communities that free ballot
and fair count must cease in their section q
war issue? Is It not rather an issue upon the
question whether this is indeed govern
ment by the people, through the whole peo-
pie, for the people? Shame on those de-
generate sons of the free north and gallant
south who would juggle on such q question
for the sake Of preserving 10 the democratic
party that standing menace to tho whole
country-a solid south Shame on those
republican journals and miscalled statesmen
who refuse the proflored hand of tho
southerners who, loyal to the confederacy
while it lasted, are loyal TO their country
now Is IL decent--is it even sensible-to
taunt with a cry Of "bloody shirt" one Of the
foremost leaders of the confederacy, who has
incurred the undying hate of the southern
bourbons merely because no has had the
wisdom to sec the necessity Of establishing
in Virginia and the south free ballot an d
a fair count" and the courage to battle man.
fully for his convictions? Let the weak
kneed brothers go, if murder and violence
are the trusted agents to solidify the south,
and let their places be filled by those oour-
ageous confederates who prefer republic
founded on free ballot to the political
triumph of their whilom northern allies Of
tho democracy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

Mr.. BLANcHARD's resolution calling for
information in regard to the fencing in of
portions of the public domain in Nebraska
might well DO made applicable to all the
western states and territories. There is little
doubt that companies and individuals en-
gagged in stock raising have Enclosed large
tracts without any color of right, and greatly
to the embarrassment of settlers desiring to
take advantage of the national land
laws. Congress is showing COM
mendable disposition to defend the
public domain against the graspng railroad
corporations, and would do we'll to give the
evil aimed at in Mr. Blanchard's resolution
equal attention. The western cattle-raising
interest is unquestionably of great impor-
lance, but the operations of its promoters
must not be allowed to be carried in such
fashion as to abridge the rights of settlers, or
in disregard of the national statutes govern
ing the use of the public lands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
HoAoring His Ancestor.


Cannot you contribute little something toward
the monument" was asked New Yorker on the
street.
NAV" he answered irascibly; don't bother mo
about the monument. i have heard enough OF
it,"
Excuse me, sir" remarked the petitioner "but
this has nothing to do with the Bartholdi statue.
1t is different thing altogether"
what is it?'
ut is monument to Adam, sir"
"a monument to Adam? Now, that's something
like it, You can put my name down for twenty
dollars"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
TO RELIEVE THE SUPREME COURT.
Bill for n Court OF Appeals and an Ex-
ira Judge for Each Circuit.

ira Judge for Each Circuit.
The bill introduced by Representative
Dorsheimer yesterday to establish court of
appeals and for the appointment of an addi-
tional judge for each circuit court provides
for the establishment of court of appeals,
which shall have appellate jurisdiction over
all cases arising in circuit courts where the
controversy Is between citizens Of different
states, between citizens of the same state
claiming lands under grants of different
states, between citizen of state and a
corporation organized under the laws of the
United States, or between citizens of state
and citizens or subjects of foreign
state. The court to consist of chief
justice and six associate justices, to be ap.
pointed by the president, iive of whom shall
constitute quorum. The salary Of the chief
justice is fixed at $500, and that Of the
associate justices at $1,000 each per annum;
their tenure of Office to be for life, with the
same privileges as other United States judges.
| A session of the court shall BIO held once each
year in New York, New Orleans, Chicago,
and San Francisco, and it shall apportion the
United States into four judicial districts. The
decision of the court upon questions of fact
| shall DO final and conclusive. A review of
the law, however, may be had by the United
States supreme court where the matter in
controversy exceeds the value of $4,000
I where the adjudication involves q construc-
tion of the constitution or the construction or
validity of treaty or law of the United States;
in the last two mentioned cases the question
at issue only shall be certified to the supreme
court The court may, however, when
| in its opinion any question is of sufficient
Importance, refer it to the supreme court for
adjudication. The bill further provides for
the appointment of one additional judge for
each judicial circuit of the United States.
| In case of appeal from the decision of any
1 IL Il S. l.
appeal shall DO to the circuit court of every
judicial district of the United States, which
court shall consist of justice Of the supreme
court, two circuit judges, and the district
judge in whose district such circuit court
may be holding its session, three members of
the court to constitute a quorum. In no case,
except rules for new trials, or motions for
such rules and rules to take OF non-suits,
shall the judge from whose decision an ap.
peal has been taken participate in the de-
cision upon such appeal. The bill also pro-
vides all the machinery necessary to carry it,
provisions into effect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
Nortnweaterm Nuggets.

An Omaha pastor is endeavoring to put stop to
Sunday night counting. A gentleman by the name
of Mahomet once tried to move mountain, but
that same mountain stands right there yet
The New York Natl dominates ben Butler for
governor of Utah. Mr.. Butler will be remembered
rs the gentleman who had some sort of difficulty
with the Earl OF Tewksbury a short time since
regarding a skin game into which he was capped
BY getting the notices of party and livery
stable mixed, Dakota editor was made to say
THE ladies appeared in great numbers to grace
the occasion. 1t was observed that they were
nearly all spawned and hidebound, and their ribs
could be counted with the naked eye at long
distance. They should be stripped of their har-
right in the streets, and turned loose to die"
He is now fugitive on the face of the earth and
every mans hand Is raised against him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
The Thirteenth,

During the craze for Union Pacific stock,
said an old broker ~ furnished shares to thir-
teen different clergymen in New England, all OF
whom sold their government bonds or took their
savings out of the bank to buy with"
"And how did they make out"
Twelve OF 'om lost three,iourths Of their in
yestment."
And what about the thirteenth"
"oh, 1t was through him that sold TO the other
twelve, and he made about SCOOP
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
Claims Against the United States.

Senator Garland yesterday introduced in
the senate bill to provide that persons
having claims against the United States not
barred by statutes of limitation, and not war
claims shall be authorized to.bring suits on
such claims against the United States in the
court of claims and that where the plain
tiils secure judgment in their favor they
shall be entitled to reasonable costs and the
payment of interest on the amount of their
claims. at tho rate of 6 per cent, from the
date of the refusal of payment by an execu-
tive denartmont of tho government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

The petition of A. c. Maxwell, in his con-
test for the seat now warmed by Mr.. Hatch,
reveals doleful condition of affairs in the
democratic ranks in Michigan. 1t has been
supposed that the Indiana democrats-whose
virtue democratic authority has universally
conceded always surrenders to the blandish-
ment5 of SO bill-represented the very
acme of cheapness, but here we have the
woeful confession that so cent piece is suf-
ficient enticement for a Michigan democrat
To add to the hideous darkness of this pic
ture we are informed that Mr.. Maxwell had
to contend with "false and defamatory lies"
False lies are a variety that should be at
once forbidden in politics by special act of
congress-.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

For real downright do-nothing congress
the present lays all its predecessors hope
lessy in tho shade. 1t would certainly puzzle
any conscientious member to say what he is
here for, if his reasons were to be based on
the action of tho last two and a half months.
Mr.. Buckner said yesterday the house was
further behind in its business than any
time during the past ton years. Tho limit
need not have been set, for Mr.. Buckner could
60 still further and find no parallel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

OF All the states Indiana seems to be going
about the election Of delegates to the republican
national convention in the most common sense,
orderly manner. The state committee met,
named a day and place for the meeting of the
state convention TO choose four delegaies-at'large
and advised the congressional districts to elect
their delegates according TO the instructions Of the
national committee. No attempt has been made,
apparently to boom any candidate for the pres
idency, although the state has some available
TIMBER Philadelphia Press.
SO far as Indiana is concerned there is no
novelty in tho method of selecting delegates
referred to in the above extract. Her dele
gates to the Chicago convention OF 1880 were
selected in precisely the same way 1t was
the first time, however, that the Indiana
republicans had resOrtsd to thisplan, 1t hay
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

A bill was introduced in the senate yester-
day by Senator Henderson to provide for the
setting apart of two sections Of the school
lands of the territory of Dakota and their
sale TO Joseph A. stephan, at the minimum
price of $125 an acre, for the erection thereon
of school building for tho education Of 100
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

The bill introduced by Representative
Bland yesterday in relation to the coinage
provides that hereafter the So gold piece,
the gold dollar, the trade dollar, and the 3
cent copper-nickel coin shall not be struck or
issued by the United States minis; also that
hereafter not exceeding 90 per cent. of the
gold bullion purchased by the United States
shall be coined into double eagles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
No Bribery In II.

Senator Logan's 5-year-old grandchild was
perched on visitors knee the other day, eying
wislfully bright, new nickel which the gentle
man was Offering him. But his mother, with l. ok
and nod, bade him not acceptit The little fellow
next turned to the senator to get his permissioto
take the profered gift, but he frowned still more
emphatic refusal Then tho embryo statesman
abbed the coin and exclaimed, half question
ing, half defiant, "why, grandpa, he doesn't want
any otice."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

THE obnoxious trade dollar will receive
consideration on the eleventh proximo. 1t
is to be hoped it will be promptly obliterutcd.
Undoubtedly some spectators will profit by
its redemption, but it is better to have it SO
than to have the dishonored coin in existence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

Representative Hewitt, of New York, yes
terday introduced a bill authorizing the
court of claims to adjudicate the claim Of tho
chamber of commerce of New York to an
equitable share in the money received by the
United States from the sale of the old post
Office site in Nassau street, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19


Brother Dana, of the Sum- denounces with great
vehemence the appropriation Of 100000 by con-
gress for the relief of the food sufferers in the
Ohio valley. He pronounces the act highly un'
constitutional. Yet Mr. Holman, the watchdog
Of the treasuary and the modern expounder OF the
constitution, voted for the measure. We VIII
never hear of Mr., Holman again in the Sun
never look upon his atrabilious Gountenanee
again,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
no More one ANA Two poIlar Notes.

The demand on the treasury for 81 and "
notes is on the increase, while the supply is
practically exhausted, and the issue of notes
of these denominations has been suspended
pending an appropriation by congress 10 ena-
Bile the printing Of an additional supply.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
CURRENT GOSSIP.


THE FLOOD.
Mountain streams and fountains rally
In the fair Ohio valley
Ever growing,
Onward flowing,
Toward the cities yelled in gloom,
All unconscious OF their doom.
Rain from murky heavens Is falling.
higher comes the food appalling
Like giant
Scowls defiant
At his victims pale with fears,
Needless Of their prayers AND tears.
How the waters roar and tumble.
seethe and surge, and loudly rumble
Rising higher,
Drawing higher
To the homes Of JOY and peace,
Wealth and luxury and ease.
See the angry waters, leaping
Der leyees and banks, are sweeping
Through the valley
onward sally
To the work of death and woe
In their onward surge and flow.
Waves upon the doors are humping;
Like the knell of death their dumping
Dismal. dreary,
Chils the weary
Petitioners OF fading hope
That through darkness stare and grope.
Women, children, and the hoar
Cluster in the upper story
Hands approaching,
Heaven beseeching,
Fervently implore His aid
Who the floods and rains have stayed.
Night may hide each scene Of terror,
But the signs and cries still mirror
Dessolation
AT each station;
In the food-the copious tears
Swells It's fame through thousand years.
Lovely valley. oarth's best garden,
Full OF thrft and freedoms warden
Like the ocean
In oommotion
Thou art desolation's home
While the deluge fret and foam.
But this day, so dread and dismal,
Is the our of thy baptismal--
Peoples answer
AS thy sponsor
To thy sobs and signs OF grief
And they bring thee swift relief :
y. j. Anderson, dustin, Ter,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19
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Indian children of Dakota, such school to be
carried on rs an industrial farm school for
the exclusive education of Indian children
living in said territory,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

Amusements.
NArIoSAL.-Mr. John Mccullough.
FoRDs.--The Hanons.
CoNIoUE.-lIarry Montague.
DniE MUsEuN.-Matincc and evening performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

Auction Sales.
TODAY.
BY DUScANsoN BRoTHERs.-At 10 o'clock. French
plato mirrors, parlor suites, hedsteads, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-19

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1881.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-04-03
''SturgeOn Don't Bite"

There were four or five of us on the
long wharf running out into the Gulf at
Mississippi City, and we had been fish
ing away for half an hour without any
luck when big fat man NAM Blake,
from Ohio, suddenly called out:
''Say, boys, let's have swim.''
1t was too hot. and we were too lazy,
but Blake declared that he'd have a
swim by himself. He off with his
clothes, backed down into the water,
and for quarter of an hour hung to q
Spite and splashed the water, not being
able to swim stroke. BY and by he
climbed out, but scarcely had his feet
touched the planks when one of the men
sung out:
by the great horn spoon! but see
there!'
Ten feet away from the end of the
wharf were two sharks at least seven
feet long, and the water was so clear
that every wink of their eyes could be
seen.
Eyes, a couple of sturgeon!" OBJ
served Blake as he waddled forward
Il saw 'em hanging around when 1
went down, put sturgeon don't bite."
When he came to fully realize what
an escape he had he sat down on the
head of Spite and blubbered like boy
who had studded his toe.-Detroit Free
Press.