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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
MIR. MACKEN,s FUNERAL.
Impressive Scenes in the Bnn OF tn
House OF Representatives.

House OF Representative.
The funeral obsequics over the remains of
the late Hon. L. w. NJ. Maclicy of South Caro-
lima, occurred in the hall of the house of rep
rcsentatigcs yesterday afternoon. The
scene was Il solemn and impressive one. At
leo o'clock the senate was announced,
and as the mombcr5 of that
body entered and took the seats
that had been assigned them tho
representatives remained standing. At l:i5
o'clock the funeral Cortcgc entered the hail.
II was preceded by the honorary pGllboarers
wearing wide white sashes, aud the Joint
committee of arrangements. Following was
u superb black caskct, with silver trimmings
containing the remains of deceased, and the
family and relatives. The casl;et was PLACED
in the middle aisle, directly in front of the
speakers desk, and the relatives furnished
with seats In the inner circle. Rev. Dr. Z. ID.
Huntey read several appropriate selections
from the Bible, aud Rev. DR.. B. Rush Ship.
pen made an eloquent address, in which he
spoke Of the many sterling qualities of the
deceased, closing with the quotation, "In the
midst of life we are in death"
After the benediction by the chaplain
the solemn procession passed out
by way of tho rotunda, and
down the main east stairway. The ac-
tive pallbearcrs were the following capitol
Tolicc officers: Capt. p. n. Allabach, Charles
Stone. q. w. Ha2er j. l.. Clifford, Daniel
O'Neill, $. y. Most II. B. Dooey, Joseph
Gilbert, and J. W. Jones. The entire ar
rangcments were in the hands of Sergeant
alarms Leedom. lnterment was made at
(ilpuNppI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
A New Republican club.

A republican club was organized last night
at Alexander's hail, corner of Seventh and
Pom eroy streets northwest. The attendance
was large and enthusiastic, The following
officers were elected Messrs, Ralph Wormey,
president; II. Stevens, vice president; Will
lam j. Tyler, secretary; X. Chapman, treas
urcr, and Pleasant Williams, sergeant-at-
arms. Patriotic addresses were delivered by
Messrs. w, K. Laws, o. S, b. Wall, w. L.,
Brown, Il. II. Coleman, j. VI. Gregory, and
others. Delegates to the central committee
will be elected next week,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
PERSONAL.

:. Charles W; Shields, New Jersey Warren Green,
Kentuckyj John Cadwalader, Philadelphia; X. g.
Poultray, Baltimore, are at Wornley's,
Secretary Lincoln ana party returned TO Wash
ington yesterday from North Carolina. Secretary
Folger who Is now in Geneva, N. Y, Is expected
to return to Washington Tonight.
=, l., II, Raymond and wife,, J, W. Davis, New
York. Hon. j. Floyd King, Louisiana; Mr.. and
Mrs n. Morse Boston; Frank Williams and wife
New York, and 5. W, FordyCe, Arkansas, arc at
the Arlington,
James D. Jenkins, oneida, n. VI T. J. Hogan,
Savannah, GG.i a, Is. Chase, Del Rio, Tex IL, y.
Repham and WIFE, Hayerhill, Massi Il, H..
Kitchener, Bingh0mpton, N. Y, aud Varnum
Frost, Boston, arc at the 81. james.
George NJ, Bond, ConneetlouG James c. Lester
and wife, Rhode Island T. r., Scott Maryland
Josiah j. White, New York; Gen. Thomas S, Ros,
ser, AliunesOtai Miss A, HDrwitz New York. aud
r. s. Gouhton and wife, Boston, are at Wizards
a. G, Davis, Balumoro George II. Flagg, New
York H. ", Combs, Mayland A. Boyd and
daughters, Philadelpha W. H. Pierce and wife
Bostoni George r.. Wilscn, New Jersey; Joseph
Smlh, wife! and daughter, Philadelphia; Mary
Minis, New York. A. b, Pr0al, Baltimore, are NJ llo
Riggs house,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

substitution Of Mcssrs. Collins and Cannon
for Buchanan and Daniel in the male quar-.
tette. Miss Minnie Evan rendered suporbly
the Flor di Marghorita," which was enthu.
siastiCally encored Miss Eva Mills gave Ola
Fioraja," from Berignani and was twice re-
called, while tho solos of Miss Molie Byrno
and Mrs Agnes Fadoly were received with
great applause. There is very general de-
sire to have this concerG repeAtod.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

A thriving business man is always on the
alert to please his customers and keep abreast
of the times. Mr.. Geo. w. Driver will. be
found to be one of that kind, and visit to
his restaurant, 13i3 Pennsylvania avenue,
will convince anyone that his display
of liquors. wines, and whiskes is the best. He
keeps only the finest brands on hand, and ia
ready at moments notice to prepare any fancy
drink or give first class plain soda ut the
most reasonable prices His restaurant and
cafe are first class in every particular and
we'll stocked with the best that the markets
furnish
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

The first annual banquet Of company B,
Washington Light Infantry, was given last
night at Lo Mour's hall, Eighth street. The
hall was prettily decorated, and set with
covers for sixty persons. Capt Burton H.
Ross presided, and the staff and line officers,
building committee and trustees of tho new
armory were present as guests. Speech
making and responsive toasts continued until
n la
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

The testimonial concert last night to Miss
Mary NJ. Melcher at Congregational church
was q successful affair The programme em-
braced, besides vocal and instrumental selec-
tons, readings by Messr5, Tweedalo and
Ralph Jefferson. There were twelve num-
bers, and the programme was
rendered vs. printed, excepting in the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

A colored man named Henry Price, AZ
years of age, died from lockiaw Monday, and
will be buried to-day from No. 1910 d street
southeast. The fatal disease resulted from
severe burns received some time since He
was unable to partako of food tor severa
days. Finally several of his front teeth were
taken out, and liquids poured into his mouth
by that means. He died struggling.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
Twenty-iirst Dlstrlct Republicans.

Tho twonty-hrst district republicans met
last evening at Israel Baptist church. and the
following officers were elected: President,
Sydney w. Herbert; vice president, Appleton
+, Clark; secretary, &, w. Robertson; treas
urer, w, IL, Brooker; sergeant.at-arms, Will
lam johnson, Delegates John a. Bailey,
AlteTnates Il. S. Atchson and Henry Getz.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

CONCORD, n. H., Jan. 3O.--A l2,year.old
son of David Willis, Of Northwood, left home
last Thursday to 20 to school, since which
time nothing has been heard OF him. IIo pur.
chased pistol u few days before and It is
feared that ho has either shot himself acci-
dontally or by design, and that the snow of
Thursdays storm has covered the body.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
Clements Lodge Election.

Clements lodge of Good Tcmplars met last
evening at Washington hall Seven candi.
dates were initiated, and the following officers
elected: Chief templar, Fraucis Wood; vice
templar, Miss Alice Buringame; recording
secretary, George j. Nash treasurer, Mrs
Marion ID. Mahoneyi chaplain, Miss Ella
Hudson; marshal L. II, Martin; inside guard
Miss Alice Dant; outside guard, William b.
Clark
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

The German Maennerchor will render a
series of private theatrcals at Abnors on
Saturday in which Nine. Telman, of Balti-
more will take part.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
Transfer or National Cemetery superIn-
tendents.

supt. John S. Ferguson has been relieved
from duty at the national military cemetery
near jefferson City, No., and transferred to
the national cemetery at Springfield, Mo,
relieving Supt Peter McKenna, who is trans
ferred to the national cemetery at Jefferson
Iitu Mo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

Coroner Patterson viewed the remains Of
colored child named Luckett in South
Washington last night. lie decided that it
died from convulsitn', or "nine-day fits" as
it is known among tne colored people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

About 1880 o'clock last night an alarm of
fire was turned in from box 1877 corner of
Ninth and IL streets northwest, caused by
the burning of defective fue in +. w.
Woodruf's file factory, 7O5 and 707 Ninth
street northwest. Damage slight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

The Plumbers assembly, Knights of Labor,
held full meeting at Odeon hall last night.
only Ioutino business was transacted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

A leap year mask soiree dansante was given
last evening at McCauloy's hall by the l.. L.
W., which was we'll attended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

Tho Orients, select social club of young
ladies and gentlemen, held very pleasant
complimentary soireo dansante last evening
at Washington hall.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31
Paying the Police.
A ChIId DIaannenra.

The members of tho police force will rec
ceive their salaries for January to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-31

In my stock can he found the most attractive
Presents and Gins for the Holiday Season. No gift
can give more satisfaction to your friends or comfort
TO your home than awell-made, beautiful piece OF
Furniiure and in the large lot OF Brackets, Desks
Easy Chairs, Cabinets, Music Stands, Mantel and
Pier Mirrors, Rugs Carpets &c., to be found in my
wRrerooms no difficulty can bo had in making an
appropriate selection.
The highest economy and the best sense Is always
shown when the best goods are purchased invita-
thorough examination ofall mystoci and for quality
and price defy competition
Openings on three streets-317 Seventh Street.
033 Louisiana Avenue, and 03I street northwest.
WASH. B. WILLIAMS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Note and Comment.

Tilden is four years younger than
Payne, and growing younger every
day.
1t is said that Morrison, the sensible
tariff man from the west, can control
the Illinois delegation to the demo-
cratic convention.
Dr. Nichols found the sentiment
through the western states strong in
favor of Edmunds and Lincoln.
The Knights of Labor have notified
advertisers in the New York Founded
by Horace Greeley to boycott that
organ because, as they allege, it has
violated agreements with its workmen.
And yet one of the first reasons given
for the existence of this labor society
was its stand against dictatiOn. But
the advertisers are not likely to run a
great ways.
People will generally be glad to hear
that Boston's bully, John L. Sullivan,
got as sound a thrashing at the hands
of Slade in a San Francisco bar-room
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
The Machine"

VERY APPROPRIATELY ELUCIDATED BY
THE ST. ALBANS MESSENGER.
"Father, what is this machine they
tell so much about nowadays ?"
"My son, the machine is wicked
continuance in the political world, con-
cOcted by designing men to ruin the
state and nation Ito blast forever and
eternally the hopes of the multitudes,
and crush the people to powder
"Father, is there machine in this
state ?"
eyes, my son, it is so alleged and
brave-hearted men (P) at the capital,
in the east and southern parts of the
state have been striving for years to
abolish it neglecting, in an unselfsh
manner, their own legitimate business
and spending their efforts in an at
tempt to put this terrible monster, 'the
machine out of the way"
"Father, what has the machine done
in this state. that these self-sacriticing
individuals should oppose it9"
"My son, give it up. If you desire
to know the complete history of this
matter, you had better write to the
editor of the CdledORidH. Possibly lie
may be able to enlighten you; but if
he cannot, the editor of the Waterman
will be glad to spend hours with you,
demonstrating the devastating effects
of the machine, since he knows all the
Ropes.'
Father, is the machine a dangerous
thing7"
eyes, my son, exceedingly so. These
men have proved it so beyond a donbt;
and you should not be out after dark,
lest this dreadful machine come npon
you,r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
The Last Tramp.
HE LOSES HIS PASS AND STOPS OVER
ONE TRAIN.

HE LOSES HIS PASS AND STOPS OVER
ONE TRAIN.
He was standing on the freight depot
platform Tuesday afternoon looking
wistfully after the Boston express as it
pulled gracefully around the corner
There was that unmistakable look
about him which marks the man who
has no home, but he didn't look like a
tramp and couldn't have been one, for
the tramp race has disappeared. His
clothes were wet and ragged and his
hat battered and torn, but. his eyes
were bright and he looked anything
but disconnected.
cam just getting back from the car
nival," he began, fishing about in his
deepest pocket for stumpy clay pipe.
Had a jolly time. Fine view of the
ice palace thrown in with every five
cent drink at the Windsor, where |
stopped-part of the time. But it's too
cold up there for comfort and tits here,
too. | thought of stopping a while,
but can't think of it now. It's no use
urging me. Am going to the Hub, the
home of my birth. Would liked to
have gone on that train, but lost my
pass the other day and it will be most
convenient under the circumstances to
steal what rides | can and walk be-
tween meals.
Yes, I've been tramping about now
for some time, seven or eight years, |
guess. Used ter be a shipping clerk in
one of the biggest concerns in Portland,
but they went up the spout and | had
to clear out. How'd | like the town ?
Well, sir, I'll tell you. Portland is
good for just one thing and that is-to
starve in. 1t amt surpassed in that
line by any place in this country ex-
cept Fall River, and that is the lowest
and dirtiest hole l ever struck. WHY,
there's nothing there but corporations.
who make slaves of their help. How
do they do it 2 Well, they pay man
a dollar a day, and he can't support a
family on that. Course he can't. So
pretty soon the boys and girls go to
work in the mills, nd then the wife.
This don't leave nobody at home to
get dinner, so when incoming comes
they just grab something to eat and
back again into the shop. That fleets
their health, and they're the most ON
demonstrating set of folks YOU ever
see. Rutland's a mean place too.
There amt any middling class there at
all, just the very highest and the very
lowest, md the big bugs feel Just as
Conklin' used ter. They don't know
whether they made God or God made
them.
"Some time ago l went canvassing
for clOthes-reel, and that gave me
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13

There is no republican form of gov
ernmeut in Mississippi" Men called
respectable, leaders in society, delib
erately said that it was justifiable to
kill negroes if that was necessary to
prevent them from securing a majority.
There was no dispute of the essential
facts of the Copiah outrage, and the
only explanation that the bulldozers
made was that it was necessary TO in
timidate the republican vote and keep
the minority in power. The only
offence of Matthews, who was mur-
dered, was that he was Union man
during the war aud had been IA repub-
lican since. 1.-THE situation" Mr.. Frye
says in conclusion, sis bad, beyond the
power of language to describe. and
! the pitiful thing is that this great gov
eminent is too weak even to protect
! the poor witnesses who will so back
there, many of them doubtless to be
| killed"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13

the other stalwart sheets on the west
side of the mountain, has fallen into
the common error of supposing that a
voter cannot be true to his party if he
bolts single nomination. In reality
a party can be kept up to the standard
only by the boiling of its members
when it swerves from its principles.
In no other way can party be pre-
served. If corrupt leaders are fol-
lowed and encouraged they will con-
tinue "pile on the agony" till the
people become so disgusted that they
will tolerate neither leaders nor party.
On the other hand if the voters show
that they will support their party only
so long as that party is true to its prin-
ciples, there is little danger of disinte-
grafton. The independent is the only
man who does his duty by the party
whose principle he favors. And he
does it by administering rebukes-by
boiling bad nominations.
The st. Adams paper thinks the re-
suits in New York and Pennsylvania
make its position tenable. But thu
reverse is the truth The republican,
of these two states made bad nOmina
tions and were defeated as they de
served. The defeat of these unfortu
nate candidates was worth far more t.
the republican party than a victory
could have been. The election o
Cleveland and Pattison was no sigl
that New York and Pennsylvania ha,
suddenly become democratic.
simply showed that, in order to win
the republicans must put up good can
didates on sound platforms.
And republican conventions, bot
national and state, will do well to not
this fact
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Boiling the Nomination.

The stalwart st. Adams paper dis
courses at length this week on political
methods, claiming that party ma
chinery is essential to success and
taking the general ground tirat mem
bers of a party must stick together in
order to win. In other words the
Messenger considers it the duty of
every man to cling to his party through
thick and thin and bravely inquiries
what particular benefit was conferred
upon the country when the independ-
ents aided in putting New York and
Pennsylvania into democratic hands
two years ago.
This kind of reasoning is quite plaus-
ible. But little can be accomplished
except through organized effort and a
combination once well established, is
hard to beat. But the Messenger, like
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
PeachaIn.

Overseer Taisey has engaged John
Sanborn and wife to run the poor farm
the coming year.
The skating rink will not be run this
week because of the dramatic enter
tainment Thursday evening.
A. w. Mears of Morrisvile is in
town.
James r. EMERSON is doing Il lively
business in the butter stamp and car
rier line.
Robert Haskell has moved from
Water street to the Corner.
Good hay sells for Sl3 ton.
Chorister Weeks talks of getting up
the eantata "Queen Esther"
Three new members have recently
joined the Congregational church.
Kicker & Son took in 70 packages OF
butter Saturday, about twice as many
! as usual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Billings il Convinced.

1t seems from letter, written
by Frederick Billings to Lawyer ii. c.
Belden of St Johnshury, that under
no conditions will the author allow
his name to be used in the state con
veution. This ultimate decision will
cause much regret, for there can be no
doubt that Mr.. Billings could have re-
ceived the nomination. No ring or
faction could have prevented it.
His drawing out, we are sorry to
say, leaves Mr.. Billings open to criti-
cism. People will begin to suspect
that he lacks courage; that while he
is not in the ring he has IA high respect
for it. The usual method was adopted
to get the most formidable candidate
ont of the way. 1t was plainly init
mated that if he didn't pull out of
the race, he could expect no favors in
the future from the machine or any of
the workers. This is most trying
position for man who has any polit-
ical hope to be placed in. The easiest
way out of such difficulty is to accede
to the request of the ring This Fred
erick Billings has done. What his
motive was in so doing is conjecture
Nevertheless we consider it a mistake
in Mr. Billings and misfortune to the
state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13

The St. Nicholas hotel at New York
is to be cut up into stores and few of
the first class taverns there are said to
pay expenses. But nowhere is the
evil result of the hotel craze more
noticeable than in Vermont. As soon
rs a town has got Il few thousand in
habitants it is thought necessary to
build Il fine hotel equal to il city cara
vansery. There is great enthusiasm, OF
course. when it is going up, but when
it has scrimped along few years,
changed hands dozen times and lost
money through it all, it begins to creep
through the heads of those who pushed
the matter that somebody has made a
mistake. The men who have sunk
small fortunes III the Pavilion ut Mont
peler, the Bates house at Rutland, OF
the Weldon at st. Albans could give
some interesting data on this subject.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13

Close one eye and read this from
the Burlington Clipper: '"The Richf"rd
Gazette does not want DR.. Nichols for
governor since he keeps drug store.
Let Maleney, the editor, into the doc
tors back room and we will wager an
old hat he would be a Nichols man in
less than ten minutes We always
suspected that the Clipper man was
open to ''liquid persuasion" but we
never thought he would give both him
self and the genial doctor" away in
such foolhardy manner.
How pleased some folks, who claim
to be outside the ring, are to think
Frederick Billings would not accept the
nomination.
Maj. Carol S. Page of Hyde Park is
NOW sniI .. - hi hnnke ont far, the
ably not let ont his line the whole
length till he is informed that it is his
turn. And the invitation is likely to
he long time coming.
Maj. n. p. Bowman is mentioned as
likely to sit on the other end of the
democratic ticket. This makes two
democratic candidates for the lieuten-
ant gOvernOrship from st. Johnsbury
and Mr.. Atkins will please take notice.
According to the Boston journal the
deficiency in Vermont finances for the
biennial period will be $S0,000 instead
of S2OO,OOO.
Judge Waite is reelected for La
noble county's commissioner.
The Messenger has spoken. 1t wants
a good fellow" for governor, "goOd
fellow" for lieutenant governor, an
other for secretary of state and still
another for treasurer.
1.-The boom for DR.. Nichols chips
in the Woodstock Age, sis booming
all along the line" Yes, and it may
same shape and about as long as the
string around the oily doctors sus-
pender button.
Here is still another. The Brattle-
bOro RefOrmer says there is bright
and skilful young politician, James X.
Batchelder by name, of Bennington,
who has had his eye on the lieutenant
gOvernorship for some time. And his
friends think now is the time to make
dash for it.
Quite a number of people up Nor
risville way want ?. X. Gleed to go to
Chicago as "A delegate.
st. Adams very properly refused to
drop the tax suits against Bradley
Barlow
The Burlington Clipper brings all
the weight of its profound thought to
the support of Maj. Page of Hyde Park
for secretary of state. 1--WE are bound
to stick to our convictions on this
question" it manfully says, but fearing
lest he should be told to whoOp up
somebody else, the thoughtful editor
Z adds Gtfnr tba npaSant