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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
FoRp,s-"puNDREARY."
Kcifer and the Correspondents.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 2l.-The war between OK.
Speaker Keifer and the correspondents has been
an absorbing theme around the capitol to day
In vulgar parlance, 1t is believed that the great
republican leader has bitten off more than he can
chew. It may be fact that there are blessed
few correspondents in Washington who have been
permitted now and then TO establish a small in.
terest in pending bill, but this cannot be said OF
the great body of occupants of the reporters gal
lery. As a rule these men are so absorbed in
gathering for papers they represent that they
have no time to lobby in behalf of any measure.
Therefore the disposition to make Mr.. Keifer
prove the truth Of his charge preferred before the
committee on accounts, that there is n clique of
correspondents who are devotng part of their
precious time and talents to promoting special
legislation. Doubtless there are many newspaper
men at the capital who would consider them
selves fortunate in being able TO drive wedge
in here and there, but the fact is that the news
gatherers are generally left out in the cold when
II comes to the division of profits incident TO the
passage of certain class of private bills Conse-
quently there are some Journalists around here
who are mad. and mad all over aud who. under
the leadership of the valiant Boynton, propose
to wipo up the earth with the man who has
thrown down the gauntlet of battle. As the CORE
spondents occupy their seats by courtesy of the
house. aud they are liable to expulsion for parti.
clpating in any lobbying scheme IL will be in Or
der for them to demand that the charge preferred
by Mr. Keller be thoroughly investigated. OF
course, the correspondents expect the report OF
the committees will completely exonerate them
and hold Mr. Keller up to public scorn rs n man
who, to crafty his personal malice has maligned
most useful and self.saorihcing class ofcitizens
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
Dakota Samples.

BlSndrCE IfIOUNe
Stanley has discovered river in Africa called
Kissmelong" This will cause Gen. Sherman
to prick up his ears and listen for further details
Gail Hamilton says she is fond of bright colors.
For this reason she loves to sit in the senate gal
lery and note the brilliant effect when the noses
of the gifted statesmen are casting bright and
gorgeous halo over the scene.
Speaker Carlisle used to herd mules in Ken.
lucky, but it is hoped the fact will not become
generally known. 1t would be national disgrace
for the photographers to begin to hint that his pres
ent position calls back to him the almost forgot
ten memories of the golden past.
Three handsome young lady dentists have
opened an office in Chicago, and are rushed with
work Aud they do say that when one of those
fairies gets her arm around fellows head aud
hugs him up tight to her bosom and begins Il
yank at a tooth it doesn't hurt one darned bit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
River and: Hurbor Expendi,ures.

The secretary of war has sent to the house
of representatives in answer to q resolution
Of inquiry on the subject detailed state
ment of the expenditures of the government
on account of improvements to rivers and
harbors from March 4, 1889, to June 30 1882,
of which the following is a recspitulation by
states: Alabama, 1886, lac; Arkansas $685.
00O California, 81, l93, 42S; Connecticut ST.
527 .449: Delaware, $3,0l3,63C; Florida, $780,
$685. Georgia, Sl,36l,O64; Idaho territory,
$4,000; Illinois, 1885,, 3O5; Indiana,
$7s6,199; Iowa, S2,499; Kentucky,
S367,5oO; Louisiana, Sl47sO9; Maine,
$1,4Ol,SS9 Maryland, $55,770; Massa-
chusetts, $2,92S,79O; Michigan, $685.
356; Minnesota, $ii7,500; Missouri, $4,000;
Mississippi, 1906, 175; New Hampshire, $175,-
500; New Jersey, 1887 ,496; New York, $685.
974; North Carolina, $2,361, 1908; Ohio, 1857
OBI; Oregon, $249, 3O5; Pennsylvania, $l,067,-
1Ol; Rhode Island, $733,613; South Carolina,
$93l ,342; Tennessee $50, 800 Texas, s., 166 1874;
Vermont, $545, 3ll; Virginia, 81, $3.50, 1873; Wash
ington territory, S. 900; West Virginia 81 $751;,
5S5; Wisconsin, $4,6l6,496 District of Co.
lumbia, $253,202; miscellaneous, $3S3i0, 100
repairs, $3,976, 022; surveys $i,95l, 42i; dredg-
ing machines, 81, 1881; grand total, $780,
796, 40l.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Mr.. JAY GOULD hiss very effective way
of convincing tho boys on Wall street that
he ID still to be considered Gin tho play" A
year or so ago the rumOr was suddenly
sprung ON the street that Gould was in diff
cultics. He did not say much, but called in y
committee and asked them TO look over
n few securities. They did so, and found
them toamount to triflo over $53,00O0OO,
AID needless to say, the bear party
onickly hunted their holes Within the
past few days the bears have
bcon hammering down stocks with
thu famc old story of Gould's insolvency, and
agaiu has no checked them by an exhibition
of his astounding resources. Asking gem
tlcman, whose word is as good as gold, to OK
anime his new vault, he artlessly caused him
10 count two packages of securities picked at
random from much larger quantity one
was found to be worth some f22,0OO,O 900 aud tho
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
FOR THE FARMERS PRO OBJECTION
An Appeal for an Extension OF the Scope
OF the Signal Service Bureau.

VI thc siBhhi SeEViCc butetus
A communication from Messrs. Robert
Beverly, A. J. Mcwhirton. and NJ. q. Ellzey,
a committee from the national agricultural
congress, to Gen. Hazen chief of the signal
service, together with letter from Gen.
Hazen in reply thereto, touching tho subject
of the extension of the benefits of tho signal
ser vice to the agricultural operations of the
country, will be presented TO con-
gress to-day. The desire Of tho
memorialists is explained TO be
the approach of storms and inelcmencies
threatening destruction 60 the products of
the farm, sent to every accessible neghbor-
hood throughout the country. I'm behalf Of
the signal service itself, which we regard as
one of the most important and benehcent
institutions existing under the government"
they say in concluding, Two appeal to the
good sense of our representatives, praying
that it be not suffered through want of funds
to be impaired in efficiency or dwarfed in its
development, or prevented from the extent
sion of its benefits to every rural home how
ever humble. Such neglect will be- we most
earnestly and respectfully represent, keenly
felt by every farmer in the union as n ma
tional calamity brought homo to his own
door, They are general"
In his reply to the address Of the commit
tee Gen. Hazen says i" The estimates for the
appropriations of the signal service for the
ensuing fiscal year have. already been sub
mitted to congress. These anticipate the re-
storing of the stations that had to BIO dis
continued last year on account of the insult
ficiency of the appropriations. These osti-
mates, as submitted, will not warrant the car.
| rying into effect tho additional service and
incident expenses suggested In your petition
and whatever measures are adopted in
| furtherance of tho views you expressed
therein ought to be done by your organiza,
tion directly through congress, this bureau
being ready at all times to give all necessary
information and assistance. 1t is expected
however, that sufficient data will have
been collected at the central Office
TO supply tho information desired; vet, 1t i.
thought, that communicating this by mail (al
is now done by some Of the stations in issuing
the farmers bulletin in their immediate
vicinitics) would not be satisfactory, nor ye
fully efficient. To reach what you desire
even in small degree, would necessitate til,
telegraphing of this data to certain telegraph
stations-say at first third of those of tn,
Western Union company's line-and specia
| dispatches for this purpose, announcing
marked changes in the weather. would cost
for telegraphing services alone 100000 TO
the necessary equipment Of flags &C., for til,
above number of stations, S15.000 and TO
hosting of same, $4,000. To carry this out
more or less fully, is the extreme of what i
is thought the service ought at first to at
! tempt"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

IWHudetphlu eau.
"Ahl old man, how are you coming on?" said
one young chap to another on the street.
First rate. How's yourself2"
GOOD BY the way, believe l borrowed a
dollar of you last week. and might M well re-
turn IT,"
Borrowed dollar of me?" he replied, in af-
fected surprise, ~ had forgotten all about IT,"
"Well-er-er-I was under the impression that
It was you borrowed II OF, but must have been
mistaken"
"Ah-er--come to think oft, do remember OF
ending you dollar last week"
But his friend had got mixed with the crowd
and was out of hearing,
The moral of this is, dear reader, If man says
he owes you a dollar take his word for it and
don't try to put on style, or you may lose your
money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

FRANCE and China proceed very leisurely
toward a war. They are wise to make haste
slowly. Upon reflection they may decide that
there is nothing to fight about. At latest
biting his thumb at the French prime minis
ter, but this he explained by saying he did
not know that the performance was to be
made known to that functionary. The latter
was considering the sufIiciency of this expla-
nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

The straightforward letter of Gen. Grant,
which we publish elsewhere, ought to silence
the malicious tongue of those who have
meanly represented him as seeking personal
ends in the negotiations of the Mexican
treaty. The statement of Senior Romero, who
has also been assailed in this same connection
is equally explicit and emphatic His eulogy
on Gen. Grant is worthily bestowed, and will
be echoed by every honest American who
reads it,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

William c. Spruance, of Delaware, is being
actively pressed by his friends to succeed
Hon. L. G. Bradford, late United States dis
trict Judge for the district of Delaware. Mr..
Spruance is one of the leading jurists of his
state, and his selection would bring to the
United States bench a profound and energetic
lawyer and an upright and conscientious gem
tleman. While other candidates have been
mentioned in connection with this judgeship,
his friends think it is hardly probable that
any other name will be considered except
that of Mr.. Spruance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Mr.. WOOD rising democratic statesman
from Indiana, has introduced in the house of
representatives bill to create an interna-
tional commerce commission, alias a tariff
commission, which is to be sort Of nursing
bottle to keep the Wattersonian wing of the
democracy from crying for tariff bill at the
present session. 1t is evident that the rev.
enue reformers feel somewhat jaded Let us
have tariff commission by all means, and
let it report in December, 1885.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

other over $4,000, 900, and it was apparent that
many millions were in sight uncounted. Since
this little incident became public it has been
concluded to defer Mr.. Goulds bankruptcy
Meantime Gould has got mad and is going TO
prosecute tho brokers who have tried to break
the market by false rumors concerning his SOL
vency. The feelings of hundred millionaire
are not to be ruffled with IMMUNITY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

SUPPOSE congress should as is proposed,
pass bill providing that no territory shall
be admitted as state until it has popula-
ton equal to that required for congressional
district, would that prevent the passage on
tho next day of a bill to admit any territory of
less population? Can alaw be effective which
forbids the passage of different law?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

WHAT does Alabama need of another United
States judicial district? What business have
United States judges to do in a state which
still upholds state sovereignty, and looks to
construction of federal laws.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
Jay Gould.

The Inter ocean is no culogist nor special de-
fender of Jay Gould. Perhaps we havo done our
part to give tho people an idea that he was
dangerous man, and We are not denying but what
he is. such great wealth in the hands of any man
renders him dangerous, But, compared with such
men as Vanderbilt he is beneiactor and enti'
tied to the concentrations Of his fellow citizens.
The one grinds his earnings out of the people who
work for his great corporations and boards them
for Il future generation. The other squeezes his
millions out Of the Spectators IL Wall street, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

private telegram from Frankfort, KY,
received by gentleman in this city yester-
day afternoon, in speaking of the senatorial
contest, says: 1.-The situation is ponderous,
dignided, and inert, with the chances in
favor of Williams" 1t 10 now the opinion OF
eventually be necessary for him to throw his
strength in favor of Gen. Williams, as matters
appear to be shaping themselves SO that there
is likely to be a stampede to Carlisle in any
ballot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
THURSDAY, JANUARY "a, 1854.

WHEN the cold blasts reach Georgia, and
freeze oats and vegetables, it may be sur
missed that northern influences are at work
which will sooner or later reconstruct tho
empire state of the south.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

THE house of representatives gave its jul
dietary committee the desired information as
to which committee of that body should deal
with the forfeiture of railroad grants. 1t is
the committee on public lands. Tho work
will be properly done.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
CURRENT GOSSIP.


A PRoNUNCtAMIENTo.
on, when in pensive mood,
/ have sought tn outrageous wood,
Plucking flowerets one by one
Daflodil and anemone.
Awe.inspiring Is the view,
Mountainous and picturesquei
Now the winged mind doth soar
Up to Zeus and Terpsichore;
Now delights to think upon
Sophooles's "Antigono"
Or, perchanoe, explores the signs
OF the old abongines;
Till one utlers, DER and DER,
Language terse and extempore,
Springing from the Utmost soul
In the form of hyperbolel
OF the good II does TO roam
This is but an epitome.
ola weekly stroll or two
I'm Jealous habitue.
If one hasn't time TO loaf.
Surely Y is q catastrophel
-Adron EIsfi1J
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Mr.. GOULD has allowed friend to look
into his safe where were found million
shares of stock. The great operator appears
to be unusually sensitive. lie seems to feel
it to be incumbent upon him to prove his
solvency. There is such thing as protesting
too much However, we do not hesitate to
say that he is still good for any reasonable
amount
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

BEFORE the English people proceed any
further in matchmaking Henry George for
his radical views on tho land question they
had better take look at Herbert Spencer's
Social States" in which he denies the right Of
property in land.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
AFRAID TO be for Anybody.

INWUWtDTTTW IFNIt6'
The republican organs through the state are
having an uphill time oft about the presi'
deucy. -Four years ago they had their instruc-
tons long before this and fully knew their own
minds, Now they are feeling around in the dark
with soft gloves fearing all tho time that they
may stroke the fur the wrong way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

This result does not look hopeful for candi-'
date for tho presidency running either on the
platform Of free trade or on that of a tarifffor
revenue ouly, unless, indeed, there has been a
radical change of opinion in those states on that
subject since 1880. Is there any conclusive proofof
any such change? There is none whatever. The
republicans have been split moro or less in those
states since 1880 on greenbacksm and prohibition;
but there is nothing to show that they have al
tered their opinions on the tariff question.
But, after all are the frec.trade managers in
congress going to retreat?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
Democratic Cheek.

Enterprising republican contemporaries arc
busy parCeling out the presidency, senatorships,
governors offices, Sc, among democrats who have
of late been specially prominent in affairs Dem
Ocrats are disposed TO look on this as one OF the
signs Of the times Tho natural disposition is to
discuss the party which IS in the lead.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Mr.. G. 7. Huntington must be profoundly i'm
pressed with the interest taken by congress In
ancient land grants. Il he will write us a letter
expressing his opinion Of tho wild hogs and
hoGi Of various grades ia tho present congress we
matter Of news.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

THERE is Mr.. King in Virginia who is
going to carry that state republican if the
coalitionists will abandon Malone and follow
Dezendorf, Rives, and other straight outs"
Tho coalitionists have not been heard from
on the pronosition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

WASHINGTON people will be glad to know
that John Mccullough, the tragedian, sgain-
ing flesh and playing eve ry night except Sun
days. He is not going to be retired soon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
Meeting OF Senate Committee on Public
| Lands,

The senate committee on public lands has
decided to recommend the repeal of the tim
Der culture act. Senator Ingallss bill to pro-
mote the efficiency Of the general land office
is ordered TO be reported favorably. 1t in
creates the office Of assistant commissioner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
MIR. Mnxo Retain. uis Sent.

The house committee on elections yesterday
continued the consideration Of the Garrison
VS.. Mayo contested election case, and decided
to report that Mr.. Mayo should retain his
seat on the prima facie right until the case
shall have been tried upon its merits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

uses them in the development OF the country.
Gould, though a Spectator, is also n builder, and
the country could better afford to loose Woeris
hoeileT, Keone, and dozen other wreokers than
have him pushed to the wall
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

THERE is rumor aao at that Gen, Malone
will not resign his seal in the senate, even
though the shotgun legislature of Virginia
should instruct" him so to do. Just like
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
TiokIsd TO Death.

Hon, Perry Belmont has at last captured q
Craftsmanship in the committee on foreign
affairs He was yesterday designated as
chairman of the subcommittee TO consider tho
Canadian reciprocity treaty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

CONGRESS granted lands to aid the Texas
Pacific company to construct q road. 1t did
not agree that if that company failed to do
SO the land should go to another and rival
comnany
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
Tho Prohibltloni.ts, Convention.

PITrsBURG, PA, Jan. 23,--The national
executive committee of the prohibition party
have decided to hold u national convention
TO nominate presidential candidates in this
city early in May.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Bills will be reported in both houses at an
early day raising tho agricultural bureau to
the dignity Of department, and making it'd
head n member of the cabinet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

MINISTER LOWELL calls Minister Vests
telegram to Earl Granville 81 ommunique,"
Quite unique isn't it?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

TODAY.
By THOMAS DowLIsG On Jan. 81 and %, cata'
logue sale OF high class oil paintings.
FUTURE DAYS.
by THOMAS DowLiSG.-On Jan. 3d. sale OF SIX brick
houses in shepherd S alley and brick mouse on
Thirteenth street southwest.
BY JoHS SHERMAN ,G Coon Jan. IS, trustees sale
of valuable improved properly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Arrangements.
NAr1oSAL-MCCaull Opera Comique Company
FoRp'S.-Nr Lytton Sothern.
CoNioUE.-Harry Montague and Nivo Fnrrand'
DIME MusEuM-M Matinee and evening performance.
WBiGHT's DIME MUsFUM.-Open this evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

Senator ingalls, emphatically denies that he
is an aspirant for the United States judgship
made vacant by the resignation of Judge Nc
Crazy, of Iowa.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
The InvIncibIe Republicans OF the North.
west,


NEO IOTN sun.
What was the effect in the seven states to which
our friends the free traders are now looking with
longing eyes? The issue was fairly aud squarely
presented. Did the voters in those states take to
the idea of a tariff for revenue only! The figures
answer the question. Here are the malorities they
nnrAE lar IInut In
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

THE New York Times is, of course, for the
fOreign hog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE NATfoHAL-M'CAULL OPERA Company.
Last night tho Queens Lace Handker-
chief was rendered to crowded house, which
recognized the ability Of the cast by hearty
and appreciativo applause. Tonight and
tomorrow night the pretty opera of Prince
Methusalem" will be given.
Next week BARLEY Campbell's popular
drama of "rho White Slave" will be presented
with company said TO be unexceptionable
in every respect, and capable of bringing out
the full strength Of the piece. This play is
probably the most interesting and intensely
dramatic of Mr.. Campbell's remarkably sue
cessful works.
RD's-"DuNDREARY."
Last night sam" and "a Nervous Man"
were presented the last time this week to q
full house. Tonight "Dundreary" will be
given, in which Mr. Lytton Sothern will.
present part mado so famous by his
father. "Dundreary" will be played the
rest of the week and Saturday matinee. Next
Monday Callender's great minstrel troupe
open an engagement at this theater for the
ensuing week. This company numbers such
leading artists as Billy Kerssnds, Tom Nc
lntosh, Bruce Stanton. and others equally as
famous. Calenders minstrels will be long
remembered for the triumph they won at the
late Cincinnati festival
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24

AND now it would appear that Watterson
is for tariff for Mcdonald only.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-04-24

-THa person whose watch was
stolen last Friday night, authorizes
us to state that he will give a suita-
BILE reward to the person who will
leave it at T. M. Biossat's or Fergu-
son & Schnack's store, or give in
formation leading to its recovery.