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National Republican., 1884-11-04

ONE year from to-day nine hundred
and ninety y-nine democrats in every
thousand will remember as little of their
present candidate for president as they
knew Of him one year ago.
National Republican., 1884-11-04

THE stoning of stephen some centuries
ago will bo nothing compared to the
stoning the patriotic people of the United
States will give Stephen Grover Cleve-
land to-day.
National Republican., 1884-11-04

MONEY talks and money at the rate of
800 to $50 says that Blaine and Logan
will be elected, This was the established
odds in Now York last night
National Republican., 1884-11-04

The Malone and Dezendorfr factions
of the republican party Of Virginia are
pulling together to-day, and they ought
TO outyote the bourbon minority In tho
National Republican., 1884-11-04

WE think ex-Mayor Graco, who is
again running for mayor Of New York,
is beaten. Ho has the hearty support OF
the New York Times.
National Republican., 1884-11-04

bers of congress in thirty-four states,
delegates in all the territories, governors
in sixteen states, and legislatures in
twenty. one states. Six presidential tickets
will appeal to the voters for preference as
follows:
president-James g. Blaine, of Maine.
Vice prosident-,Inhn 4. Logan, of Illinois.
DEMOCRATIC
Pfesident-Grover Cleveland, of New York.
Vice president-Thomas A. Hendricks, of
Indiana,
GRRENDACK, LABOR, AND ANTI.MoSoPoLY.
President-Benjamin F. Butler, of Massachu-
sets.
Vice presldent-Absolom NJ. West, of Missis-
slppi.
PROHIBITION.
President-John r. st. John, of Kansas.
Vice president-William Daniel, of Mary
land.
EQUAL RIGHTS.
Presidont-Belva A. Lockwood, of Washing
Vice Observation-Disclosures L. Stowe, of Cali
fornia.
AMERICAN ALLIANCE.
prcyidcnt-W. T. Ellsworth. of Pennsylvania.
Vice president-Charles ii. Waterman, of
New York.
Governors will be elected In Colorado,
Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana,
Kansas, Massachusetts,, Michigan, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, New Hampshire North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas, and Wisconsin. The candidates
are as follows:
Colorado-Beniamin II. Eaton (R.), Alva
Adams (D.), and John C. Washburn (G.).
ConneCticut-Hcnry b. Harrison (R), Thos.
NJ Waller CD), James l.. Curtis (G) and
lnn 1 PA lfnn
Florlda-Frank W. Pope (Rl, and E. A.
| Perry D.).
IlinOls-Richard ]. Oglesby CR.), Carter II.
Harrison (D), Jesse Harper (GJ, aud ]. b.
| Hobbs p0.
indiana-w H. Calklns tl.), Isaac p.
Gray ID, and Il. $. Dwlggins %,
| Kausas-John A. Martin Ci.), George w.
| Click ID, aud II. L. Phillips (Anti. Mon.),
William c. Endicott (D.), Matthew j. Rafferty,
| (G.), aud julius II. Seelye PD.
| MiChigan--Russell A. Alger (It.), Josiah w.
Begole ID. and Fus,), David Preston, Po.
observation-disclosures Ford (R. and Fus), John
| s. Marmaduke D).
| Ncbraska-James W. Dawes (R.l, j. Sterling
| Morton d., q. and Fus) j. q. Miller P).
New tIampshire-M Moody Currier (R.), John
NJ. Hin ID, Larkin d. Mason (P), George
W. Carpenter (G,).
North Carollna-Tyre York Or. and Lib
Alfred NJ. Scales (D).
South Carolina-D. @. Corbin (R.), Hugh s.
| Thompson (D.l.
Bate (D), W. j. Buchanan (G),
Texas-A. B. Norton (R), John Ireland (D)
Wisconsin-Jeremlah NJ. Rusk R,), Nicholas
y. Trait lD), William l.. Atley (G), $. ID
Hastings P).
The several states arc entitled to elec.
National Republican., 1884-11-04

THE assassination of republicans in the
south threatens to lose its popularity.
National Republican., 1884-11-04
BO1RDING.
PERSONAL CoMFORT.

EAsY FEET, 80.
"'The wise for health on daily walks depend"
and thousands, nom far and near visit DR.
WHITE ~ SON. l4l0 Pennsylvania avenue
opposite Wlllards Hotel Washlngton, and II
and avoidance ofCorns, Bunions, Inverted Nails.
and other Foot Ailments ONCE foe, VI q sitting
Iairoatssd bv ne Elste of The HoTtd
National Republican., 1884-11-04

PENNSYLVANIA expects to carry Off tho
big majority belt to-day.
National Republican., 1884-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS

SOMEBODY is going to got beautifully
L. L.
National Republican., 1884-11-04

The Contest and the Contestants.
In to.day's election presidential electors
will be chosen in all the states; also men,
bers of congress in thirty-four states,
delegates in all the territories, governors
in sixteen states, and legislatures in
twenty one states. Six presidential tickets
will appeal to the voters for preference as
follows,
National Republican., 1884-11-04

GROVER CLEVELAND is gone coon.
National Republican., 1884-11-04
UAYTED-lIIsCELLANEoUs.

TINE LOAN OF SSDO-FOR ONE AM TWO
l. years. on good Virginia business property
worth twice the amount. Address LOAN, Re
publiCan Office. b'l
National Republican., 1884-11-04
WINTED-ROOMS.

pY A LADY-ROOM AND BOARD;
ID terms, $50 per month. Address o., Hepub-
liCan Onlce A
National Republican., 1884-11-04
PERSONAL.

G.D - REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR
40 = - the recovery OF the body OF a J..
II Qmpson, drowned Nov. o, 1854. A. X 1AN-
LOR. 1921 II st. N w, no4-3t
National Republican., 1884-11-04

MOI 1418 QSr.-13-RooM COMFORTABLY
~ furnished house; heated by furnace; price,
$50 per month on Il lease OF one or more years;
rent payable monthly In advance. Inquire next
door lllS. 6-tf
National Republican., 1884-11-04

rsss OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
hNstS Electric Lighting Company. 030 Penn-
sylvania avenue northwest, Washington, ~ g
The annual me ting of the stockholders Will be
held at the office of the company No: e39
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, on TUESDAY,
NOV. IL, 1884, at 1880 O'Clock y; M, Tor the
trtnsactng such other business as may be law
fully done BY the stockholders under the pro-
visions of the charter.
SAMUEL NORMENT, President
WILLIAM DICKSON, SocretUv. mol .stuth-Rt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

1t comes to us by telegraph from Rome that
the Roman Catholic bishops in America have
agreed upon certain points, among which is
the establishment of parochial schools upon
"the principles of tho first period Of the
middle ages" BY this we understand that
religious and scholastic training are to ba
combined. There can be no donbt of the
wisdom and desirability of the universal in
struction of the young, Church and state
being separate in this country, the schools
maintained by the state cannot be used for
the propagation of the dogmas of any church,
But liberty of conscience being guaranteed
to all, the church is free to teach its
young if it will, The state fos-
tiers public secular education. 1t sees no
room for religious heresy in the multiplica-
ton table, and no ground for objection to the
use of the public money for the general in
struction of the children of the people. The
failure to teach religion in the public schools
does not mako them goddess" as is some"
times alleged by Catholics, unless 1t Is sinful
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRD's-"H1x's FIX"


"Hix's Fix" a musical travesty, was pro-
scented at Ford's opera house last night
before crowded audience. The play was but
fairly put upon the stage. there being lack
of harmony in some of the characters, and in
several instances there were long waits. The
performers, however, deserve credit for their
efforts, and showed their several specaltes
to good advantage. The plot of the piece
is but a mere frame, about which
sparkling music and witty sayings are clev-
erly entwined. The play depicts the life
of band of actors who start out and after
many adventures are stranded in railway
station, from which predicament they are
rescued as the curtain goes down. There are
two acts in the play, and these two acts pro-
voked constant laughter and applause.
The play opens in the Office of Mr..
Fix (Mr. Harry Bloodgood), and
in this scene all the characters arc introduced
in the persons of actors looking for an "open-
ing" The arrival of a countryman In the
person of Leander Thoroughbrace &c. A,
Stedman), who wants to put his money in a
theatrical venture, brings all these characters
together and company is formed. The last
act takes place in railway station, where it
is discovered that Thoroughbrace has
been using John Green's money which has
been entrusted to him. Tho latter is
identified with oney Dangerleld (Mr. w. A.
Mestayer), a member of the company. The
latter created considerable fun, and, as usual,
used many phrases which will become popu-
lar. He personated successfully Russian
nihilist and Ben Butler, and introduced
quite a new feature by appearing as a Christ
mas tree. Mr.. r. L. Graham, who is favor
lite here, gavo good portrayal of full
fiedged dude, while his limitations Of j. X.
Emmett and Henry Irving were very good.
Mr.. Hugg, colored gentleman, is fitting
character for j. 3. Radcliffe, while the other
malo characters were ably sustained. Miss
Kate Foley. the leading lady, is we'll remem'
bered here, her vivacious acting being much
admired. Miss Helen Lowell is a pretty
little lady, who attracted much applause by
her graceful acting. Miss Sophie Hummel
and Miss Lislo Riddell are also good actresses
and, as a whole, the play is in good hands
There Is a matinee to-day.
THE NATIONAL" IN THE RANKS"
Notwithstanding the fact that "ln thu
Ranks" inaugurated its second week at th'
National theater last night, the audience was
q large one. The play was presented with
the same spirit that it was last week
and the acting was fully up to tn
excellent standard of last week
The scenery of TInsthe Ranks" notwith
standing all that has been said about it, In
vites further description. More beautiful
scenery has never accompanied play il
| Washington, This A positively the las
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
TUESDAY

to use tho mental faculties in other than
religious exercises. The common good is so
clearly promoted by the dissipation of igno-
rance that statesmen do not hesitate to tax all
for the support of schools which some have no
use for and which some others do not use,
any more than they hesitate to tax the Yesi
donts of whole city for tho sani-
tary measures which only the moro
filthy and squalid districts require.
Tho Churchman who desires to have re-
ligous instruction mingled with the secular
his child to parochial school, but is not
thereby entitled to any immunity from
or abatement OF his school tax. The
state ought to avoid giving ofTonse to the
religious convictions of the taxpayer in the
course of instruction, to sustain which he is
called upon to contribute. So far as " the
principles of the first period of the middle
ages" do not conflict with the principles Of
tho nineteenth century on this question Of
the right of the state TO tax all the people for
the cause of free public education, there can
be no possible objection to the establishment
of the parochial schools in compliance there
with. II would be unfortunate if the bishops
of the Catholic church, or any other,
should seek to displace our common
schools by those of q scctarian character. 1t
would be equally unfortunate If the pushing
Of parochial school system should lead to
efforts to divert any public funds to their sup
port. Our common school system is an estab-
lished institution, and any attempt to under
mine or weaken it would arouse resistance
which would be powerful in proportion to
the obstacles it had to overcome. The
American people are devoted to religious free
dom as a right to bo enjoyed, but not as
weapon with which the cause of general
education can be assailed. Only the moro
aggressive and radical of any sect will ignore
this and they should be restrained by their
more conservative brethren.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Lear from History.

MeWphiS dOdtuHcne'
In 1siS the democrats were defeated on square
tariff issue. 1t vas protective tariff against the
revenue tariff of 1916, and the wings won. In all
the presidential campaigns from that year until
1880 the tariff cut no figure. The chief issues be-
ginning with the canvass of 1852 were questions
connected with slavery, war, aud reconstruction.
The democrats fought ON q reform platform in
1876, and the tariff was scarcely mentioned ex.
cept In the PLATFORM But in 1880 the tariff issue
became prominent. and the anti.protection declar-
alton ofthe democratic party caused Its defeat Per
haps the party leaders may learn something from
experience and perhaps not. The idea OF national
protection to home industries was never so strong
with the people as 1t is to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Gcoraeto Syn German.

A very pleasant german was given last
night by Mr.. Henry S. Matthews at his
home, No. 1903 Thirtieth street, West Wash
ington, to the Misses Reynolds, now visiting
at Commodore S. Nicholson's, of Stoddard
street. Mr.. Joseph Hsrdie led. Those
present were Misses Ella and Louie Reynolds,
Mamie Nicholson, Mamie Jones, Louie Eus-
tace, Emily and Nellie Thorn, Birdie Billings,
Alexander Neal, Charlotte and Emily Stevens.
Elite and Matte Miller, Claudia Stuart
Messrs. Joe Hardie, Gus and Harry Nichol-
son, Harry Reynolds, George and Willie Eus-
tace, Ed. Dent, Suentin Mackall, Thomas l.
Davis, Frank Evans, Forrest Dodge, Ben
Miller. Jack Shepperd. Barrie and Dixie
Ruckley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Happy New Year.

A happy New Year to all our readers and
the rest of mankind. The old year is dead
and buried, and littlo avails IL TO mako
prophecies of what the now Is to bring
forth We know that, as IL hath been, is
now. and aye, will be, the old will die, and
the survivors will move forward to take their
places. The great world will go ON in its
cver-rccurring throes Of new births, every
stop being forward and not backward The
devices of men cannot stay the general
progress, nor can wrong and tyranny do
moro than to hasten the t!no Of their own
overthrow. The human family increases its
comforts and its capacity for enjoyment.
The poor are very poor but not as miserable
as they were. The rich seem to be
growing richer, but this concentration of
wealth can be but transient, for the laws of
inheritance and the unthrift of those who are
heirs to millions will redistribute what has
been accumulated bya few. The diffusion Of
knowledge, and the rapid intercommunica-
ton of ideas and facts are Jewelers. which
neither class nor caste can resist. Let us
breast the waves of the New Year hopefully
and laugh at the mouthful of water that may
sometimes give annoyance. The past is
valuable only for experience. Its ashes can
not warm nor its memories undo aught. The
future Is the next minute, as it is the next
year. In it is all endeavor, and there is the
real majesty of man. And so to all happy
New Year-the more of accomplishment the
moro happiness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

"All duties not laid strictly for revenue arc
purely protective, whether called incidental
or not and hence tho distinction taken by
the senator from Arkansas, Immediately on
mylleft Mr.. Sevierl, between incidental and
ACCIDENTAL PROTECTION is not less true and
philosophical than striking, Tho latter is the
only protection compatible with the princi,
pies on which duties for revenue are laid
John C. Calhoun. Appendix to Cong. Globe
2d jScss, 9th Cong, p. 772)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
GEN, Humphrey Funeral.

The funeral of Gen. Andrew A, Humphreys
will take place from his late residence. No.
1924 Connecticut avenue, at 2 o'clock to-
morrow evening. The pallbearers will be Gen.
H. G. Wright. Col. Thomas l.. Casey, Gen. j.
G. Psrke. Gen. o. M. Poe, Gen. r. G. Dunn,
Gen. II. l.. Abbott Gen. w. II. Emory, Rear
Admiral Alex. Murray, MT. w. J. Warren,
Mr. VIM. Lee, Hon. Theodore Lyman, Mr..
Thos. G. Lee Mr.. Archibald Campbell, Gen.
Ii. G. Hunt, and Col. z. II. Allbach. Rev.
DR.. Paret, of tho church of the Epiphany,
will perform the ceremony, and there will be
no military display.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
NEW YORK BANKS.
Gossip Concerning Their Profits, Standing,
and share Value.

Hermit" in Troy Times.
The banks of this city have certainly no reason
TO complain, since they have almost without eN-
coption had profitable year What a wide
variety, however is found In their reports. The
Bank Of Commerce, with capital of s5.0QO0OO,
hos q smaller amount of profit than the Chemical,
which has only capital Of 100000 The latter,
indeed, distances the former in this point by
l7,l00. The American Exchange bank also has
capital of s., 100000, and yet lis aggregate profits
are only onehalf the amount made by the bank
ofCommerce. Thus one sees the difference In
management. The First National stands next to
the Chemical, ana then comes the Firth Avenue,
which capital of 100000 has surplus of four
times that sum. Bank stocks are favorite IN
vcstment, no withstandng the risks of defalca.
ton. This is shown by the fact that out of sew
entyfour banks the only shares offered for sale are
in 1ve-the other sixty. ninv being out of market
Most OF the bank shares bring very high pre-.
MUM The Importers and Traders, for Instance.
stand at ga the Broadway ut 275, the City ut 49,
the Fifth Avenue ut $50, the First National Mt OiO
while the Chemical, as usual, towers over the
whole list, its shares being In demand at 2,Ol0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
THE COMET Is COMING.
1t Can be Seen Now with the Naked Eye
Just After Sunset.

IL Can be Seen Now with the Naked Eye
Just After Sunset.
"How about the comet 2" inquired RE-
PUBLICAN reporter, addressing Capt Sampson,
of the observatory, last night.
at is rapidly growing brighter" was the
reply. cts tail is about four degrees long"
Can it be seen with the naked eye nowT'
ayes, it is visible now to tho naked eye.
In two weeks it will attain its maximum Of
brillancy."
"How bright is the fiery visitor now?"
at is nearly as bright as star of the fourth
magnitude, and can be seen in the west any
evening just after supset."
"Give me tho comets address" said the re-
porter.
"Yes," said the captain, smiling. Its To-
cation is right ascension "a hours, declination
26o. Ii is in the constellation cygrus. In
two weeks it can be plainly SEEM"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

THE democratic party is getting holder an d
holder every day in defense of the interests
of English manufacturing capital. As Dan
iel Webster stated it, in the senate on the
eighteenth of July, 1916, the question is
zone of preference to be had between Eng
lsh labor and American labor, between
English and American employment" The
democratic party is for the English side o!
tho question, while the republican party is
for the American side.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

SWEARING Off day is here, and many poor
soul, conscious of manifold shortcomings,
will valiantly commit the usual well mean
ing perjury incident to the first day of Jan
uary. If the statistics of last drinks" re-
grotfully taken to-day could be collected
what n record it would unfold. Intirm OF
purpose though poor humanity may be-
surely the universal feeling that the first day
of the new year is a fitting time to resolve
on a better life is a white mark to its credit
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

IUUT6VItIc JOITNT-JUUTWu,,
At the next election In Florida, In 1881, VIII be
fought the hardest battle that has been fought in
the state for years. No one can predict now with
any certainty which party will gain the victory.
Neither party is anxious to begin the contest but
each party is standing of and wachng the others
movements. ready to take advantage Of any blum
der that may be made. The truth is. both the
democratic and republican forces are somewhat
dlsorganized, and they mutually fear each other
Two important questions will come up during the
campaign, and both parties are afraid to handle
them. / refer to the temperance and constitu-
tional convention questions
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

THE New York Herald mentions Abram S.
Hewitt as ono of the leaders who is to take
the democracy to victory on the wave of rev.
enuo reform. The Herald had probably not
read Hewitts motley letter. Or, perhaps, it
regards that wonderful document as demo-
cratic family rag-bag in which can be fou nd
make ratcb.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
Thurman,s Extraordinary Antics.

Some time ago Old Man Thurman said osten-
tatiousy advisedy aud with malice prepense,
that he was not and would not be II candidate for
the United States senatorship in Ohio. The Daily
Ne,Us hooted and revlled the bald, bold prevarca-
ton at the time of its utterance, but there were
many guileless, unsuspectlng creatures who really
believed tho sly old poffticiau meant what he
said. Now, 10 and behold we find Mr.. Thurman
first on the battle ground at Columbus with his
head and tail high in the air. aud snorting aud
rearing like balky colt in milk wagon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

THERE are not wanting signs that the
seductive wolves of Wall street are preparing
Russell Sage, Central Pacific Huntington, and
other disinterestcd persons eXudo glowing
pictures of the enormous profits and diyi-
nds that are showering down on the lucky
stockholders Ill tho great railroads. 1t is +,
Remarkably opportune time for the lambs to
Bay in out Of the wet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
From n Star 10 a Flatlron.
Western EXCHANGE.


The editor of the Corscana (Texas) Observer had
a baby girl born unto him, and this is how It
affected him: 1.-THE beautiful gates were left ajar
last Sabbath aud a little angel girl came down on
n falling STAR That may be the case now. but let
him wait about eighteen years till she eopes with
a drummer for Boston shoe house, and the old
man will think she really came down OIL iatron.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

be expended in any state until the laws
thereof shall insure tho appointment for
each party at every election inspectors and
clerks Of their own selection who can read
and wrts the English language" The bour-
bon who is for the old flag and an appropria-
ton must agree to give the old flag repre-.
sentation on election day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

OUR morning neghbor is late in hallooing
for somebody to enforce tho laws in Missis:
sipp. Horrible as were the murders at
Yazoo on Saturday by q mob of 300 men,
they are not more so than the murder of Mat
thews at Hazlehurst under the orders of the
democratic party of Copiah county.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

Treasurer Wyman yesterday mailed checks
for interest due Jan. on registered bonds as
follows 4s,741 checks for interest on per
cent bonds amounting to $5,956,022; 1,434
checks for interest on bonds issued to Pacific
railroad companies, amounting to 81 ,93S, 705;
and Al checks for interest on funded debt of
the District of Columbia, amounting to 81, 225.
Total number of checks, 50,2l6 representing
n SnI QSD
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

THAT brindle dog Ned" which in the
short space of forty minutes whipped fellow
dog rejoicing in tho name of Sport" on
Sunday in New York, must have felt an hon
css pride as he looked at his own and his an
tnronlsts gore, with which the pit was COW
cred. The spectators, as well as tho man
gers of the contest are said to be in favor OF
turning the rascals out.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

ISEgypt, England proposes but Ell Mahdi
disposes. As soon as the subjugation of John
Bull and his khedive shall be thoroughly COM
pleted in the land of the Pharaohs the enter
prising prophet will, it is said, carry the war
into England and attempt the subsection of
that kingdom to its Irish enemies.