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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

SOME four years ago two negroes were tried
in Hall county Georgia, on the charge Of as
saulting q white woman, Both were con-
yicted ono was hanged and died protesting
his innocence the other was sent to the PEN
itentiary for life. Evidence has been recently
discovered which shows that both men were
innocent, and the ono who is still alive will
no set free. When the confirmation of the
newly appointed postmaster at Martinsburg,
W, Va,,was pending in the United States senate
last month, it was stated in the newspapers
that tho man who had been nominated by
the President was charged with assisting in
the lynching of negro who had assaulted
and murdered a white girl. Whether the
gentleman referred to had anything to do
with the lynching or not is immaterial, but
the boy who was hanged by the mob was en-
tirely innocent. A white girl who had
gone to tn woods to bring home her
mothers COWS failed to return in
the evening, and next morning was
found dead, She appeared to have been
killed by blow with club, A negro boy,
whose parents lived not far from whore the
body was found, was tried for the murder
and convicted on utterly insufficient
evidence. The supreme court of West Yir-
ginia granted him new trial When this
decision became known mob took the boy
from jail and hanged him, Some time after
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
Very GrnNc CHARGES.

The most serious charges yet made against
morning in The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, in
the memorial prepared by the Committee of
Ono Hundred. This memorial is intended to
accompany and support petition to congress
for tho right of suffrage and local self.gov-
eminent in this district Upon the expodi-
ency of continuing our present peculiar form
ofgovernment, or of changing it to one moro in
harmony with the institutions of this ropub'
lie, there may be, and doubtless are, honest
differences of opinion. But upon tho quos-
ton Of honesty aud economy in tho admins
tration of public affairs there can BIO but one
mind. This memorial charges that the gov
eminent of the district has been both dis
honest aud extravsgant II asserts that no
less sum than $3,33S,550 of the
receipts of the government have never
been accounted for. This charge
affects rather previous board of commits
sioners than the present one, since 1t is
charged that this money was expended dur
ing the period from July 1, 1871, and March
IL, 1876, before any OF the present commmis.
sioners were appointed. The charge affects
the present board in one respect only-that it
is trying to enforce the collection Of special
assessments to pay this unvouched'for expend-
iture, and is calling upon congress to pass moro
stringent laws to aid them in the collection Of
these assessments. The present law enables
them to sell property for unpaid taxes, which
would seem to be sufficient. Tho memorial
charges in effect that they dare not do this
because such sale would invariably be set
aside, because it was for an illegal tax. In
this Manner by implication, the present
board is charged with knowledge OF the i'm
proper expenditure of money. and with q
willingness and desire to carry out tho in
EQUITY.
There are other charges which moro di-
rectly concern the present board. These are
that the board violates the appropriation acts
of congress, spends money unlawfully and
wastefully. exacts money from citizens for
claims fully paid, advocates schemes which
are unnecessary, imprudent aud beyond the
means of the district, and threatens the right
of citizens to the undisturbed enjoyment of
their property,
Such charges made by reputable citizens
and supported by statistics, arc not Of a
nature to be overlooked. They demand the
fullest and most speedy explanation from the
commissioners. While they remain un-
answered any refusal on the part Of any
official in this district to show his books and
records will BIO likely to be taken as proof
positive that there is something in them
which that official finds it to his personal
interest to conceal.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, is not specially
sSsfsm Of government but it has insisted
that public affairs ought to be and must be
administered in the full light of day; that
there should be no official secrets and no
closed records. This $3,S3s5sO. for which no
vouchers iappear, serves to point moral just
| here,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
As 10 Cheap Whisky.

In his speech in the house of representa-
tives on Saturday in favor of tho extension of
the bonded period of whisky Mr.. Findlay
gave reason for passing the bill which may
possibly tend to defeat it. Mr.. Findlay is
presumably temperance man, and he made
an appeal to temperance men to extend the
bonded period, to the end that seventy mill
ion gallons of whisky may not be thrown
deluged with cheap whisky.
Now, among consumers of whisky there is
very general impression that it costs too
much, and if they were convinced that tho
defeat of the pending bill would bring good
whisky down to five cents a drink they would
bring tremendous pressure to bear against
its passage. We believe that the friends of
cheap whisky are quito as numerous as the
friends of temperance, and far more active
and aggressive. In arraying them against
the bill Mr.. Findlay has not acted wisely
unless it is his purpose to bring about tn
calamity which he pretends to deprecate-
namely, a reduction in the price of whisky
to the consumer.
Taking Mr.. Findlay's side of the question,
it is very doubtful whether the passage of the
bill would help tho cause of temperance.
Everybody knows that it is the distillers who
want the bonded period extended. They
favor the pending bill because they think the
effect Of its passage will be highly advantage.
Gus to themselves, The profits on the manu-
featured product of their distilleries will be
larger; they will make more money, will
have the means to increase their producing
capacity and to enlarge their operations. 1t
is easy to see why the distillers want the bill
passed, but how can the prohibitionists sup.
port it, unless they desire the business pros.
perIty of the distillers?
The temperance people are in tho habit of
listening to arguments which are not alto
gether logical, but they are seldom asked to
dssist in securing tho passage of bill to put
money into the pockets of tho distillers, lest
they may be compelled to sell their whisky
at sacrifice and thus bring down the price.
If there is anything that the active prohibi
tionists especially desire it is the bankruptcy
of the distillers, and they will not assist in
passing bill to avert this catastrophe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

GEN. GoRDoNs position at Khartoum is
one of hourly increasing danger. The worst
of it is there does not seem to be any way of
aff,rding him speedy relief even if measures
We're in progress for that purpose, which is
not tho case. Still Gordon is man of great
bravery and wonderful ability in handling
the sort Of material under his command so as
to produce surprising results, and may provo
able to extricate himself from his present
perilous position. 1t will DO a fortunate
thing for the Gladstone ministry if such
proves to be the case for 1t is perfectly clear
that tho ministry could not keep in power
week after tho news Of Gordon's loss had
reached England.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
ROW AT A COLLEGE.
The students nj Howard University Tx
cited over an Alleged Larceny.

The students Rt Howard University ET-
cited over an Alleged Larceny.
Much excitement prevails among tho
students at Howard university over what is
considered an outrage In the arrest OF girl
named Sophia Bright Of Philadelphia,
charged with stealing SIS from another girl
named Rachael syphax, of Virginia.
A REPUBLICAN reporter visited Howard
university yesterday afternoon and got from
Mrs. Mary l.. Hunt, matron OF Miner hall,
the young women's department of tho uni
versty, the following summary concerning
tho alleged outrage She said that for SO mo
time series of petty larcenies had boon per-
petrated in the hall over which she had
charge; that Just before Christmas young
girl named Mary Lane, who was q roommate
OF Sophia Bright, missed pocketbook con-
tanning $l.25 and some postage stamps. On
another occasion Miss Lano complained OF
having lost pocketbook containing ST. Ono
week ago last Friday Miss syphax received a
check from Virginia for $3s. On Saturday
she and Sophia Bright came to the city,
Miss SyphaX making some purchases, an had
over SIS left. The two girls returned to-
getber to the university. On Tuesday Miss
Syphax went to her room for the pocket
book but found 1t had been taken. Mrs.
Hunt was told of the loss, and
much excitement prevailed among the
| girls. Mrs Hunt determined that some-
THING shouId he dove - .--ooruaiu, II posi- Die
| the peTpetrator of the series of larcenies.
| She called on President Patton, who went to
| see Officer Rhodes. The officer went to
Miner hall Wednesday, and, after learning
from Mrs Hunt all about the robberies,
no informed both that lady and
DIR. Patton that he thought Miss
Bright was the guilty party, but not until
after he had, together with Lieutenant Pier.
son, interviewed tho girl. She was taken to
| the residence of Officer Rhodes to be
searched. This was done, say the college
authorities, upon his own responsibility
solely, as he told Mrs. Hunt and Dr. Patton
that she was under arrest. Both DR..
Patten and Mrs. Hunt disclaim any author.
ization on their part for the taking
of tho girl from the university. her search at
the house Of Officer Pierson, which she her
self requested, and for her arrest and incar-
ceration in the station house, from which she
was released on Thursday morning. Miss
Bright denies strongly tho allegation of theft
Meanwhile the university is excited. 1t is
said the students have drawn series of res
olutions asking for tho removal of both Pres.
ident Patten and Mrs Hunt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
THE GAY WORLD.
Notable Receptions On Saturday Last--
Other Social Mention.


other Social Mention.
Tho charming weather Of Saturday took
every one out OF doors, and during tho after
noon hours the white house was the central
point of interest 10 visitors and society peo-
pie. Mrs. MeElroy aud her assistants were
called upon TO undergo continuous hand
shaking for two hours. Marshal Nc
Michael made the presentations to Mrs. Me-
Elroy, who was assisted by her sister, Mrs.
Haynsworth, by tho Presidents niece, Mrs.
Arthur II. Masten, OF New York; by Mrs.
George b. Loring, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. Laug h-
ton, Mrs. Sanford, Mrs N. $. Lincoln, Miss
Frclinghuyson. Miss sharpe of Kingston,
~ ". Miss Mellon aud Miss Bell, of Phila-
delphia, and Miss Morgan. Of New York.
Mrs. McElroy will remain here until after
Faster, but will not receive publicly after
the Saturday afternoon OF this week.
Secretary and Mrs. Chambers card reception
on Saturday evening was largely attended and
ono Of tho moss agreeable Of their series OF
entertainments MIS-; Chandier was assis t
by her mother. Mrs. Hale, and her sister, Mrs.
Kinsley, aud guests were presented by MIR.
Everett and Mr. jerks.
Lieut. ninenhowor and bride arrived here
on Saturday aud arc staying with Mr.. and
Mrs Danenhower. ST.. at 1921 II street
Miss Folger and hor sister have como to
Columbia, 3. e., for four weeks stay
Commissioner aud Mrs. Loring held their
usual reception ON Saturday evening and
there was gay company at Justice and Mrs
Millers house.
Marshall aud Mrs, McMichaol gave the
alter party and supper on Friday evening IN
honor ofthoir guests, Miss Mellon and Mis-:
Boil, Of Philadelphia
The Literary society met NJ the residence
Of It's vice president, Senator Hawley, on Sat.
urday evening, and there WAS q large atten
dance Of members aud invited guests.
Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont and her niece
Miss Townsend have been at the Arlington
for tho past week and have received many
social attentions during their stay.
Mrs. J. o. T. Burnside returned from hei
winter Rt Nassau a fortnight since, partinI
from Mrs. and Miss Edmunds at Charleston
as they intended remaining south for some
weeks before returning here.
Col. and Mrs Ingersoll. with their daugh-
tiers, returned ON Friday from their fv,
weeks trip 10 New Mexico and tho west.
Mrs, T.. &. Lacey, Of 1909 l. street, will moi
receive Tomorrow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

SINCE Editor Mcclure came over, diagnosed
the democratic situation, and declared every
thing gone to the demnition bow.wows, the
case gets worse and worse in his eyes, He
now figures out that on square fight on the
issue of free trade va. protection Kentucky
and Texas would DO democratic, with Arkan-
sas, Delaware, Mississippi and Missouri doubt.
full, and would be inclined to consider Ken
lucky doubtful "but for the fact that the
whisky combination is inseparably inter.
woven with free trade" 1t is a very sad
state Of mind that Editor Mcclure is now in,
The fact Is be Is simply peA.grcon with envy
now filing the eye Of the nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

COMMISSIONER EDMoSDs makes the bril-.
liant suggestion that newspaper reporters DO
allowed to only enter tho district offices In
pursuit Of news at stated hours each day,
when news which the commissioners wish to
mako public shall be dolod out TO theu by
the secretary. He should 90 further and
memorabilia congress to pass a law making II
a penal ofronso for reporter to speak TO .
commissioner except between the hours Of 2
and o'clock each afternoon,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

WE print in this issue tho argument of
Hon. Emory A. storrs in opposition to tho
establishment of a bureau of animal industry
to prevent tho expectation OF diseased cattle
and to provide means for tho suppression and
expectation of pleuro.pneumonia and other
contagious diseases among domestic animals.
Tho argument is prepared in Mr.. storrs's
most entertaining and forcible style, and is
we'll worth reading, setting forth in strong
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
An Example 10 BE Initiated.

President Arthur is not without strong and
active following, and the strength he will show
in the national convention will surprise his op.
ponents. Coming 10 his nigh Office in such q try
Ing period, he has signalized his term by giving
the country clean, business-like administration,
and there has been nothing that will cause his
party to blush In shame. Under his direction the
much desired reform of the civil service has been
brought about and while the work of reformation
is not yet complete, the course Of President Arthur
in that respect will ever DO held up as example
which every friend OF good government will desire
to sac initiated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

TAutANY has taken eognizanoo Of the
tariff, and the country ought to feel bettor.
Tammany Is In favor Of tariff that affords q
degree Of protection TO be measured by the
difference In wages and the interest on capital
between this and competing foreign ooup-
tries" That ought TO give our striving,
worried democratic brethren in congress tho
cue As to the proper thing to he done Let
them put the pesky strlfs.eug gen doring Nor.
rison bill in the crypt Of the capitol, aud got
mp a compound automatic elastic tariff tha,
will always adjust itself 10 ell variations in
the degree Of Inference In wages and interest
between our great country and foreign ports
as thoy occur. Then shall sweet peace smooth
down tho wrlnkled front Of Henry Waiter.
son, and his war cry no moro DO heard in the
land. sam Randall can be allowed 10 remain
in tho democratic camp as its own champion
cheese paror, aud John Kelly run for mayor
of New York as tho only authentic democratic
Moses. There arc plsinly many advantages
in such a tariff over the celebrated horizontal
peace destroyer invented by Mr.. Morrison,
and we commend Its serious consideration TO
the democratic warriors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

The Congregation do Propaganda Eide at
Rome, whose funds have recently been
sequestrated by the Italian government,
gives notice that hereafter all legacies and
donations will be received by the foreign
branches. Offices will be established at New
York, San Francisco, Quebec, and Toronto,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

crms his objections to tho proposed legisla.
ton. Mr.. storrs always talks and writes
like man who thoroughly understands his
subject, and as the matter under discussion
is ono attracting much attention, it is we'll
that the public should know the objections
Of those opposing the measure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
Progressive Journalism.

VTTUWI7FIFF 1sVTHTI'
A now and unnecessary daily newspaper has
made is appearance In New York. The gifted
editor afiiXes his full name to the leading editorial
article and follows up on the others with his
initials The gentleman who writes four line
sugar report also attaches his powerful NAME as
docs also the gentleman who supplies the quota
tions for tobacco rice, and hides. The local items
are unsigned, Upward and onward the star o
journalism takes its way,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
Senseless Abuse.
Philadelphia Item.

Secretary handler has good cause to complain
Of the reports constantly telegraphed about him.
For years past he has been persistently repre- :
scented as John Roach's favorite." Now Jay
Gould IL added to the list Of those who are sup
posed to control his official acts. The charge in
the one case Is as false as In the other No head
of a department is more conscientious in the dis.
charge of his duties or more free from outside in.
huences than Secretary Chandler. He is honest
and fills his Office ably.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
Frlghtened by a RAT Nm a Th,nt,r,

Somewhat OF fright occurred at the
National theator during tho matinee on
Saturday afternoon. A little child in tho
gallery became frightened and screamed at a
rat that made its appearance Some persons
imagined fight had commenced and for a
few minutes it seemed as IL panic was In
evitable. The GOODNESS of tho attaches soon
restored confidence, 1t would DO we'll to
recollect that this theater is one Of the safest
and best protected from fire or other dangers
that now exist.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

Mr.. GLADSTONE is far from being In robust
health, lie is SO weak that he has refused to
talk even to friends who have called to 500
him. There is no man in England whose
voice is SO potential, and it is misfortune
that in crisis when his best powers are
needed he is unable to speak above whisper.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

ward the Eitrs brother shot himself with
suicidal intent, aud before he died confessed
that no had killed his sister. They had gone
70 the woods together, aud while there had
quarrelsi about some trne; blow was
struck with = stick and the girl foil dead.
The guilty brother ran away, aud allowed n
negro to DO tried and sentenced 10 death for
tho crime Remorso finally drove him to
suicide.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
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Arepublican newspaper whose editorial columns
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The news columns contain null and accurate reports
of Ali matters at the capital together with general
Geographic news special letters nom large corps OF
correspondents at home and abroad reports ht,lns
made Without color or bias, the sole ann ana Object
being i'm every case from the smallest 10 the Greatest
20 give THE FACTS in the most convenient ana at
traCtive shape for all classes OF readers
The editorial page is vigorously and uncompromis-
ngly republican; the news columns are as unbend-
ingy independent.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

FAILURE to enforce right is not a viola.
ton of it. newspaper does not publish all
it knows and tho commissioners know it.
There is some discretion outside of the dis
trict building, This does not prove that
citizen has not the right to know what pub.
lie officials are doing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

The commissioners were entrenched be.
hind Senator Ingalls, without his consent.
When his position is explained he appears to
be a couple of miles to the right of them, and
tho commissioners come into sight quite
CLEARLY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
RestIng on n Solid Basis.

tNclHNd' IlWeS-StV'
With creditable appreciation of the dignity Of
his high Office aud OF the obligation Of q chief
magistrate to tho country, he declines to enter
into n struggle for tho nomination, Arthur's
popularity rests upon solid basis. 1t is not Of
the sort that can be manufactured, but comes
from the general conviction that he is an able,
SAFE conservative and admirable president,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24
A Splendid Record.

INHdUIpNIu FNtNIlIV NtWd,
Notwithstanding all the noise and fury about
booms for other candidates, there Is no doubt but
that President Arthur is moro popular now with
the people than ever before, and is daily growing
stronger. He is not starting any booms, but his
splendid record will give him vote at Chicago
that will astOnish many boom makers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

IT might be supposed that England had
been long enough in Egypt to know whether
the Upper Nile was navigable for gunboats or
not, but it seems that so important a fact yet
remains to be determined. Admiral Ray has
been sent up the Nile to make q survey,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-24

again cropping out we arc not prepared to
say, but it is quite evident that there are
Catholics in America who think that Tho
pontifcal Office might bo conducted with more
vigor, II not with moro discretion.