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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
INVESTMENTS.

The rain seriously interfered with the
attendance at tho Congregational church
last night, on tho occasion of the
annual concert by tho children of tho
Protestant Orphan asylum, yet those who
wore present greatly enjoyed the enter
tainment. Tho programme included solos.
choruses, and rectations by the children,
and also the rendition of eantata, entitled
"The School Festival" all of which were
decidedly we'll done, tho little ones
aCquitting themselves most creditably. Be-
sides the children, Misses BERTHE Crawford,
Ida X. Kinds, Minnie Evan, Mrs. Annie
Louise Powell, aud Master Elphonzo Youngs
participated, and their respective numbers
were all attractive, Miss Crawford sang
"Alpino Roses" with excellent effect, the
staccato runs being clear and distinct, and in
response to the emphatic encore she gave by
request, "The Waterfall" Miss Ewau's
selection was Arditi'3 "Fior do Margherta,"
in which sho has been so frequently
and pleasurably heard and Mrs. Powolps
Sweetheart" composition by her husband
was given with the full richuess of her
melodious contralto voice. Master Young3
showed the result OF careful study by his
performance on the cornet, and the recitations
Of Miss Kinds were in that lady's host vein,
Tho arrangement OF tho children upon the
stage made a most effective grouping, and il
was certainly pleasure to watch their
bright aud intelligent faces aud the earnest
moss with which they carried out the parts
assigned them.
THE NATIoNAL-THE IDEALS.
There was an increased sale of seats yester
day for tho engagement next week at thu
National theater of the famous Boston Idea
Opera company, under tho auspices of The
National Rides Two operas, new to TIN
repertoire of tho Ideals, will be given during
their engagement. Martha" on Monda!
night and 'Barbe Blauo' on Thursday, Will
p of tho works made familiar by their excello on
Interpretation We Shan have Tho Muske
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
Lost uncInimed nonds.

An interesting question as to the custodian
of lost unclaimed government bonds was
decided at tho treasury department yester-
day. 1t appears that the officers of a trust COM
pany in one of the northern cities, in arranging
their offices at tho close of business a short
time ago, found two United States coupon
bonds of small denomination, the ownership
of which they were unable TO determine
After making several Intellectual efforts to
ascertain who was tho owner of the bonds,
they were presented ut the treasury depart
ment for redemption, with tho understand
ing that tho money should BIO held
by tho trust company in trust
for the owner in case he should ever present
himself An investigation at tho department
also failed to disclose the ownership of the
bonds. Payment on them to the trust COM
pany was refused. That company thereupon
made formal demand on the department for
the return Of tho bonds. Secretary Folger
yesterday decided not to accede to the
demand, on the ground that tho treasury
department is the proper bailee for such
unclaimed bonds and also on tho ground that
the finder of bond note has no lawful right
of action against the malee, The owner of
the bonds can obtain them or the price OF
their redemption at the treasury department
by proving his claim to them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
Intrudors In tho Indian TERRITORY.

Tho following kilograms concerning the
moveme nts of tho persons who have been
trying to force their way into the oklohoma
lands have been transmitted from the acting
terror:
Fort RENO, INDIAN TERRITORY, May 9.--To Ad-
juL1m General Department Of The Missouri: Courier
just from Lieut.. Day, who IS on the Cimmhron. re-
ance to Lieut.. Day. Ho hes arrested thirty five,
but many more are coming and they may over.
power him by numbers. sent Capt. Carroll with
all available cavalry at my post this afternoon.
Have asked commanding officer at Fort Sill for
the two troops of cavalry at his post.
DEVICES. Major Commanding.
The commanding officer at Fort Sill tele-
graphs as follows:
The two troops, 9th cavalry, are here. ready tc
comply with telegram OF Eth instant should Maj.
Devices require their services.
BEYER COMMANDING
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

KARCHER, who killed man in his wiEos
bedroom, has boen acquitted. Ho might
have been convicted of manslaughter with
out straining the law or the facts 1t is
difficult, however, to get jury to convict,
even of the lowest grade of murder when
the homicide grows out of wrong done to a
man In his domestic relations. The plea oil
self-defense was not tenable. The poor fell
low who vas killed only wanted to got away.
As rule, there is good deal Of public sympa-
thy for sensitive husband who is driven TO
murder whea he discovers his wife'5 in-
fidelity. Owing to the impression that Kar.
cher's indignation was too slow in asserting
itself to be genuine, he was not looked upon
as hero II used TO DO fiction of the law
that the court was the prisoners counsel.
Judge MacArthur's careful regard for the
rights Of the prisoner in this case will tend ia
revive the old theory of tho relation between
tho court and the man on trial.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
ARTHUR AT THE HELM.

As VIII en- from out the troplc cloud
The sudden tempest's awful flesh
Breaks O. er the waves with lurid CLEAN,
And stuns the eur with angry crash,
Strikes down the pilot at the helm,
And sends the wildly plunging bark
Careening DER the storm-lsshed seas,
That rise more threatening and more dark;
And while the minds Of all on board
Are torn with apprehension dread,
Some sturdy seaman. bold OF heart
And strong of hand aud cool of head,
Assumes the duties Of command,
Grasps with firm grip the stralning wheel,
Aud-prndenuy to ride the gale
Trims the taut ship and sets the keel
SO, when a mighty nations heart
The sudden stroke did nigh o'erwhelm,
Placid amid the tempests rage
Stepped our true steersmau 10 the helm;
with purpose true the wheel he grasped,
With prudent eye no trimmed tho sail,
And firmly SGT and held the course
That wen rode out the threatening gale.
Now, sailing over seas serene,
But nearing the volcanic main,
The minds Of men, In deep concern
Demand that no his post retain,
Throughout the anxious land 1t grows,
Its summons all may hear-or leel;
1.-THE season Of the TEMPEST comes,
10 wlse-keep Arthur atthe whsel|
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
Equal Divisions Iantortutnmsnt,

Equal Division, No. 8, Sons of Temperance
held an open meeting last night which was
very largely attended. Tho programme of
entertainment included songs by Misses
BERTHE Crawford, Eulalle Domer, Lille Lewis,
mental selections by Misses Floyd Veillo, Mrs.
Perry, and Prof Jecko; Rotations by Misses
Helen Beatte Kate Curry, DIR. Frank White,
a pleasant address by Capt j. II. Mcconnell
and an excellent exhibition of ventriloquism
by Prof. Croggins. At the conclusion Of tho
programme ice cream and cake were served
saton. This division is now in prosperous
condition, having a membership of over one
hundred, among which are numbered some
of tho most energetic and active workers in
the order of the Sons of Temperance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

that required instant action, but the great
man was equal to tho occasion. The
delay of moment might be fraught
with disaster to those dear to him.
For aught he knew his family
might even then DO wandering about tho
streets q headloss colony. They might wan
dor down to the wharves and fall into tho
Potomac or meet with some other calamity
He had boon pursued by calamities from
early boyhood, and it was with horror that
his IN ind dwelt for the moment on the
possibly dreadful consequences Of delay. He
flew on wings of fear TO tho bosom of his
family. While no nestled thero two or three
votes were taken on the election case, and
when no returned it was all over The
English family had representative in
congress.
We feel sure Mr.. Wolor's explanation will
relieve him of unjust suspicion. A majority
Of the mombers are family mon, and thoy
can appreciate the gravity of tho situation
that confronted their colleague. The coolest
among them might lave forgotten to pair
with brother member under similar cir
cumstances. So long as it was his own
family that Mr.. Weller won't out to meet he
was justified in adopting the course that has
called down upon his head tho censure of his
been involved he would have had no excuse.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

THE republicans of Petersburg, Va. are
strong enough to prevent themselves from
being bulldozed. At tho municipal election on
Thursday thoy carried five of tho six wards,
aud elected the candidates on tho general
ticket by 1,0I5. Thoro is no pretsnse that
there was any fraud. As matter of fact
the vote fell 400 below the registration.
Petersburg is not moro strongly republican
than several other Virginia cities, but owing
to the intelligence and courage of the white
republicans in that city the party vote is
fairly cast and honestly counted. In its
editorial comments on the result of the cleo
ton, the Petersburg Mder-Appeal says:
Whatever disappointment the democrats may
feel in the defeat of their party, they may find
comfort in the fact that the men elected are not
catpetbaggers and INSCRIPTIONS Adventures,
such as the republican party put into Office in
reconstruction days, but are our own citizens
mon Of respectability aud character, who are COM
petent to fill the offices, and in whose hands the
city's interests will be safe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

Mr.. r. r. FAIR, superintendent of public
instruction for Virginia, has sent out oircu-
lar to school teachers and othor persons
interested in the cause of eduGstion, calling
attention to the action of tho convention Of
city and county superintendent held in
Richmond April 10, at which resolutions
were adopted indoEsing tho Blair educational
bill and asking for its speedy passage. Viz.
ginia congressman might serve their state
aud country we'll by taking the lead in
putting the Blair bill through the house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

NEW YORK bankers have fallen upon evil
times Mr.. Ferdinand Ward has been made
acquainted with tho interior of the debtors
prison, and he is now threatened with in
dictment in the United States court for as
sisting to wreck national bank. Mr.. James
d. Fish and Mr.. John C. Emo arc in peril
from the same cause. Both of these gontle-
IN en- have been distinguished for their luxu.
rious living. subsisting on plain prison fare
will be new experience to bon Vivants like
Fish and Emo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
washlngton Telent In nelt,more.

Frank Mcclure alias James Maynard, a
young white man said to belong in Washing
ton, was tried in Baltimore on Thursday for
series Of forgeries Ono of the charges
was for forging tho name of Mr.. s. Katzeu-
stein, clothier Of this city, for $37. 80, which
charge was dismissed for want Of jursdic-
ton, Mcclure used the name of Mrs. Mary
B. Jones, said 10 be relative of w. w. Cor
coran, on all the forged checks. He was also
accused Of obtaining $3.50 from tho Metro
politan bank through the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway company, Mcclure Is said to
have served torn for forgery a few years
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

has just concluded somewhat active cam
paign of tho mot do order on tho tariff
question, and has got itself very successfully
and hopolessly divided. II is now pondering
over plans as to how it may best not do any.
thing serious at its own national convention.
Under tho circumstances it is, perhaps, VOL
to suggest that democratic editors have
enough TO do to think of their own mot
dos" and let ours alone.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

DEMOCRATIC editors are rendering the re-
publican party vast amount of advice about
candidates these days and as the time of the
convention approaches tho vigOr and guam
tity of it rapidly increases, 1t is perhaps
needless to say that it is all opposed to tho
President. OF course these gentlemen are
acting from purely disinterested motives,
and ii is very kind of them to tell us in I'D
vance what we had beat do, OF rather not do,
for democratic advice, like all other things
democratic, is purely negative. The demo-
Gratis have been following mot dc"
policy for several years without winning any
conspicuous victories They began in tho
Cities, begging themselves not to do anything
with tho slavery agitation in go their
president resolved not to interfere with So
cessiop, aud hldn't, and tue party has ener-
go.,cally pI ed tho mot do" policy with
every qaost VI Importance ever since. Il
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
Turn Mosuocbrso+ts Tariff poforr, 1oo,,.

TIE Massachusetts Tariff Reform league
opposes the abolition of the tax on whisky,
beer, and tobacco. Thoy believe in raising
revenue by taxing domestic industries, SO
that foreign imports may be admitted free of
duty. This is substantially tho doctrine Of
the Morrison Carlisle wing of the democratic
party, but it will not he SO plainly stated In
the Chicago platform as in the address of the
Tariff Reform league.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
Richmond knights Visit Mount Verno,

Richmond commandery. No, ., knights
Templar, accompanied by their ladies, and
escorted by a large delegation of Washington
commandery, No. 1, proceeded yesterday
afternoon upon tho steamer CorGoran to
Mount Vernon. Tho committee of arrange
ments ON the part of Washington command
cry were Sir Knights Moore, Stephenson,
Davis, Knox, and others.
At Mount Vernon the Sir Knights partook
of q banquet. Four large tables were ar
ranged upon the lawn, east of the mansion.
The menu consisted of all the Injuries and
was done to ii. The visiting Knights and
their ladies returned to the National hotel at
about 10 o'clock last night, all much pleased
with their trip. At Ills this morning they
leave for homo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
lecture ON tho TnImud.

Rev. d. N. Browne, LII. d., the famous
Jewish rabbi and scholar, will deliver free
lecture upon the Philosophical and Literary
Gems Of the Talmud," ut the Metropolitan
Methodist church, corner Of Q and Four-and-
a-half streets, next Monday evening The
subject is most interesting one, and the
rabbi is an eloquent speaker.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

GEN. HANCOCK told the editor of Louis
vile paper that the democrats would have to
get cast-iron man to be their candidate for
president this year, They are much moro
likely to got u wooden man or q mummy.
Come to think of it, what difference will it
make what kind of man they get? They
cannot elect anybody.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

AFTER bringing the senate to the point of
voting on tho house bill to establish bureau
of labor statistics Mr. Blair dropped it and
tho substitute offered by Mr.. Aldrich was
passed in its place, there being only two votes
house, and it will doubtless be concurred in
when it il reached.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

THE Cincinnati Commercial Ga=ette, which
has until lately shown strong anti-Arthur
tendencies, has the grace to say
The increased interest in behalf of President
Arthur means that the country ut this time de-
mands conservative, level-headed man for pres
ident. This is the only kind Of q man that can be
elected. With such man the republican party
would be sure TO succeed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

The young mon Of Brooklyn arc forming
themselves into organizations, and declaring
that they will not vote for Mr. Blaine under
any circumstances. Votes will be precious
in Now York this fall and the young men of
Brooklyn cannot be spared.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

THE direc tors of the Erie company have
determined to pass the interest on tho second
consolidated bond which is payable Juno 1.
This is done after repeated official statements
that tho interest on the bonds would be met
Confidence games arc going on all around
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

THE Ne,Cs-Jom1laI syndicate has spent
$4,000 trying to drive out the Cincinnati
Enquirer and now the sheriff is editing the
MI The Enquirer continues to publish
newspaper three hundred and sixty-hvo days
every year at the old stand, aud the propric-
tors are buying 500, 900 blocks of Washington
real estate every few minutes with the sur
plus earnings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

SOME democratic gentlemen who made
speeches at Tammany hall last night seem
to be laboring under the impression that a
fraud was perpetrated somewhere in tho
election of &c. They did not specify the
cipher dispatches sent by tho friends of ono
Tilden in that year, but these naturally sug-
gest themselves whenever that campaign is
mentioned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

WE haven't had letter on the political
situation from Mr.. Halstead lately. This
dreadful silence is getting oppressive. Won't
the Field Marshal enlighten distress cd
country as to the recent progress of the
Blaine boom2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
CURRENT GOSSIP


LoSF-A DOOM.
lie slowly walked along the street,
a man with u duspondoutaiE
His eyes Gust down towntd his feet
As IN quest OF something there
And rs this melancholy man
Pursued his measured, solemn pace,
The passcrs-by would pause aud scan
The anxious look upon his faco.
Az last one, bold aud curious, cried
what do you seek, man Of gloom Z"
my name is Blaine" the man replied.
And have lost my little boom"
SAD CASE OF MELANCHOLY.
The Mugwump roosts on the hollow log,
The Segwap sits in the tree;
Whenever hear the Hogwip sing
My heart is sad in me.
Whenever the snagpap toots his foot
To the wall ofthe Nipwhag hen,
And the Migfink chirps in the Silly night,
You bet am lonely then.
Toronto World.
sHAD AND STRAW BERRIES.
When an angel made shad
The devil was mad,
For II seemed such feast of delight,
80, to ruin the scheme,
He plunged In the stream,
And stuck In the bones out Of spite.
When strawberries red
First illumined their bed,
The angel looked on and was glad,
But the devil, It's said,
Fairly pounded his head,
For he'd used all the bones for the shad7
W. Z. Cro6a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1854.

AN English jury dealt with Lord ST. Leon
ard precisely as If he had not been of noble
descent. He was found guilty of committing
a heinous assault, and no doubt will receive
n sentence commemorate with his crime
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

THE indianapolis Journal rofors to the
action of tho house in tho English Poelle
contest as tho most unblushing case of seat
stealing ever known in congressional his
tory" The Journal has a fashion of calling
things by their right names.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
ARTHUR WILL BE NOMINATED.
Tho, Preferences Of the Delegates 90 the
Chicago Convention-Tho Votes that
VIII lie Cast for the President.

Washington Di'patch 10 The Globe. Democrat
The following statement Of the Presidents
strength has been obtained from the gentlemen
who have charge of his interests and is based
upon information gained from correspondence
with tho delegates in every state. Whenever
vote is not absolutely certain 1t is placed in the
"probnble' column
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

Mr.. JAMES r. KEENE offers to settle with
his creditors by giving them his notes paya-
Bile in twelve and eighteen months. He asks
no COMPROMISE. All he wants is time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

ALL tho great newspapers of the country
are wheeling into line for the President
This is cheering
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

EVERYBODY who can afford it is getting
ready to take to the woods and the seashore.
The city will not be depopulated, however.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24

Ainusements,
CoMoUE-DIay Legion.
DINE MUSEUM Matinee and evening performance.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-18
WEST VASE lNGT0N.

Temperature and condl.' lu % vatsI Sc Z n.
M; Great Falls, temperc urf. -: condition,
80. Receiving reservoir. temperature, 10;
condition at north come lou, '',f condition
at south connection, SO. Ui-trinUtinr io1er.
Voir, temperature, a.; condition 81 intuent
Patehouse, SO; condltiou 80 "f- 1ort cato
house, SO.
coiored boy, II years .lu, u'ueG iG1ard
Trammell, was run over nLlu' : % o'clock
last evening, on the corncf ~ ~ trty.eighth
and M streets, by q team o. tursss silEchoi to
afarmerss wagon, and driven ~ mep nac1ed
A. Mutersbangh, living nCsl Guam Bridge.
The boy was carried e Ill nome, corner
Twenty.ninth ana Olive street,. tu3 Or, Suter
called In, who pronounced he .nlUTl59 pain
full but not serious. The man NsS arrested
and taken 10 Police station 81, y, Nfero he
deposited $50 collateral. m. geo WG9 c)n-
tinucd in the Police Court tl.Hhe UrUI week
from saturday, as the boy VS. r"'hie 20 ap.
pear. tI2da
The NJ street Bridge wa sngG,.r damaged
by FIRE about II o'clock tn morning, caused
by some sparks from No. , engine. While TO.
turning from the ire at .ngteeutr sad II
streets. The blaze was e. ~. 1ishei " No.
SIS hose. No alarm was trruC. ~.
The boats Loudoun anC HarvlsbU erCiyed
this morning with 20 .'h' utstsls OF
wheat and 900 bushels OF Ho'n. 80 scle5 re-
ported
The schooner G. A. Brlge e., arnr frootor
cleared to-day with coal 70 ''ero uorts,
School pants. Eiseman ! .o'., CO... 80 aud E.