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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
WASHINGTON, March 20.
A. LOYAL WOMAN.
TO The Editor

The announcement of the death of Mrs.
Abbie II. Green, as given in q communication
published elsewhere, will be to hundreds of
old soldiers sad and sorrowful news, as 1t was
to myself. My mind goes back to the dark
days of 1868. when | was for eight long months
prisoner of war in Libby prison, Richmond,
Va, aud can bear witness as to the truthful
ness of the assertions made that Mira. Green
did aid and assist union prisoners.
In justice to her, and as my last and only
tribute to her memory now within my power,
| desire to add my testimony as to her loyalty
to country and flag, and to her unselfsh and
noble deeds Of charity to the boys who were
languishing in prison, even though to render
aid and assistance to the prisoners endan-
.gered her own life and property, it was not
withheld.
Through the medium Of n young colored
boy successfully carried on correspondence
with her for over six months, receiving much
valuable information to tho prisoners, and
through the same medium the prisoners were
enabled to send out jewelry or anything else
that could be converted into money, and
the trust was ever and always faithfully
attended to, whereby the prisoners were
often able to purchase additional food. She
not only gave her aid, but gave of her means.
| myself was the recipient at different times
of many articles that contributed largely to
my health and comfort, such as towels, toilet
soap. kio conee (Worth 10 cents per pound In
Richmond), boxes Of cigars, fruits. canned and
every assistance in her power when 1 es.
capped from Libby, and also to Gen.
streight and his party, for I was
an officer in Streight's command
aud personally know that this bravo and
good woman received them into her house
the night Of their escape and kept them con-
cealed for ten days until after the pursuit
had haan abandoned than fnrniEhal than,
with a guide, provisions, arms, and ammu
milton, aud they were successful in reaching
the union lines. Thousands of soldier hearts
will mourn her death, and many a silent tear
will be shed to her memory. Brave spirit
loyal SOUL warm and generous heart, thou
art gone to rest. May it be in peace until the
resurrection morn, when thy many good deeds
may have won for thee an immortal crown.
NJ. T. ANDERSON.
WAsHINGrnN ID c. March 90.
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WASHINGTON, D. c., March 20.


ALEXANDRIA, March 20.-At a meeting of
the democratic state central committee here
to-day it was resolved to call convention at
Richmond on the fourteenth of May. The
following resolutions were adopted:
ReSored, That the democratic state committee
have observed with grave concern the division
threatening the democratic party of the country
upon the tariff and feel Mt liberty TO express their
opinion individually that the agitation OF this
question at this period is unwise and should be
discouraged, and that all democrats should subor-
dipate all differences in concentration upon the
one great issue of reform of the government and
its restoration to purity and true constitutional
principles.
Resolved. That the state committee earnestly
urge the Virginia democratic delegation in con-
gress TO use ull possible diligence TO bring before
the Danville investigating committee the eyi.
dence which is necessary to refule the foul and
infamous ISLANDERS which have been given to the
public by the leaders OF the coalition party In ref
ence to this matter, and that this committee au-
thorize their chairman to retain the services OF
such counsel as he may deem necessary in the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
PLANTING WHITE FISH.
An Improvement Contemplated In the
Potomac About the Falls.

The Potomac river will play an important
part in connection with the United States
fish commission during tho Matching and dis
tributing season that has just opened.
fishway, invented by Col. Mcdonald of the
commission, will shortly be placed in position
at the Great Falls of the Potomac. By means
of this way the water is delivered down a
sluiCeway at an angle OF thirty degrees and
without acceleration of velocity. Small
boats can be rowed up and down tho sluice-
way with almost as much ease as they could on
smooth water.
The officials of the commission are ever
discussing the idea of runninga small steamer
over tho ways. This will make the waters
above tho falls navigable for boats from
Washington.
Over 1900, 900 white fish, recently Matched
at the armory building, on Sixth street, have
been put in the headwaters Of the Potomac
already this season. Preparations are now
being made to put in 100000 salmon trout in
the Upper Potomac. The latter fish fire.
quently attain a weight of from % to 40
pounds.
The work of propagating Potomac shad will
begin the first week in April, aud 1t is ex-
pected that is will BIO very extensive. There
will probably be between 100000 and 50-
100000 Matched out and distributed over the
country The steamers Fishhawk and Look.
out will DO devoted to the propagation of
shad exclusively. A recent report, received
| by the commissioners from California states
that the Potomac shad sent to that state have
become acclimated, and can be found in the
| markets of San Francisco. The officials pre-
diet that white fish will soon became adapted
to this climate, and thrive in the Potomac
| river.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Mr.. Pardon, drove the location of tho new
pension office from the swamp on Ohio
avenue-a most unsuitable loCation-to Judi
ciary square.
In the first place, the present postoffice
department building has greatly outgrown
ITSELF the last time by on addition across
Eighth street, with connecting bridge. And
If the business of this department has so
greatly outgrown itself now, of course twice
or thrice the room will be required when the
population of the country has increased to
one or two hundred millions in less than q
century. Hence, suggest that now depart
ment building, say three times the size Of the
present, be erected on the treeless space to the
north of tho new museum in the Smithsonian
grounds; OF in the White lot, fronting on
Fifteenth street, just below the treasury.
good, substantial brick structure, TO cost
81 900, 900 or 100000, will suffice equally
well as more costly stone.
When this is constructed then move tho de.
partment in and move the city postOfce back
to its old place in the marble building on i
street. This location is now, and perhaps
will BIO in the long future, more central than
any other, and from having been so long in
this place IL seems to be its natural home.
But as all tho buildings would not be occupied,
let this unoccupied portion BIO used by the
outgrown interior department, which also
needs double its present room. And this ad-
JuSUme0J OF TOOU LOT Jue tWO departments, ~
also the city rostofice, it will be observed,
will cost nothing for the purchase Of land.
With more than 800 acres of government
parks IL should be the settled policy to buy
no more land for government buildings in
this city. These buildings are an ornament
to the parks. When so located they are free
from dust and noise are distant from the
whisky shops, and they cannot be burned by
any great city conaagrations like those of
Chicago, Boston, and other cities, which are
sure to como here also sooner or later. OF
all buildings that should be so placed as to
be exempt from these great contlaerations
are tho government buildings containing
archives of great value, which can never be
replaced If destroyed by fire. Two large
government buildings in the white lot, one
on Fifteenth and one on Seventeenth streets
would be fine ornaments to these large and
unoccupied grounds aud they could never
be destroyed by any external fire, however
great.
And, finally, these suggestions from me
ought to have greater force with congress,
the departments, the public, and the press,
from the fact that for twenty-five years the
postoffce department has had on sale the
self-sesling stamped newspaper wrappers,
invented and introduced by me, out of which,
in addition to tho convenience to the public
Of this postal article, it has doubtless made
enough clear profit to erect the proposed new
postoiIice department building
A. WATSON.
WAsuINGToN March %
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

At "A meeting of the executive committee Of
the Woman's National Industrial league held
at the Arlington hotel, Washington, ID. c.,
March 10, 1884, the president Mrs Charlotte
Smith, called the attention of the committee
to the recent action of the legislature of Mis-
sissippi in appropriating $4,000 for the es-
adjustment Of a state female industrial col
lege for tho free education of girls, more
particularly in those useful branches which
would enable them to earn their own livoli-
hood. After discussing this fact resolutions
were unanimously adopted expressing their
high appreciation of this movement orig
mated BY the state of Mississippi.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
The Union Bethel Mother Hubbard.

An entertainment was given at Bethel M.
E. Sunday school last night, the principal
feature of which was a march by children of
the school, Tho girls wore Mother Hubbard
dresses of various colors, pink and white
seeming to be the favorite hues, and paper
caps corresponding with their dresses. 1t
was very well done and highly enjoyed by
those present Refreshments were furnished
in great abundance. A curtain at the end OF
the room indicated that lot of curiosities
could be seen and examined for cents.
These were the usual Sunday school "sells,
and did not draw well.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
Polo on Wheels.

A very interesting and exciting game of
polo was played at the Star Bicycle school,
corner of sixth and G streets, last evening
between Messrs. Rex Smith and viii Robe
son. A large number of persons were in
attendance. Mr.. Robson won by score of
to A. The star bicycles were used, and they
were driven by the small wheel which is in
front of the large ono. Mr. Franklin Janus
acted as umpire, Exhibitions of fancy riding
were also given by Messrs. Rex Smith and
Harrison
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The Eighth District Republicans.

At meeting of tho republicans of the
eighth district last night, Mr.. L. d. Dudley,
president of the club, was appointed to wait
upon the district commissioners and ask per-
mission to swing flag in the center of YER
mont avenue, between @ and II streets, to
didate that district will support to the Chi
cago convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Mrs. Kendall, Of Iowa circle, gave de-
lightful lunch to party of ladies on Thurs
day. Twenty covers were laid. Among those
present, besides her own family, were Mrs.
Waite, of Boston; Miss Waite of Chicago; Mrs.
Commissioner Dudley, Mrs. Pope and daugh-
ter, of Massachusetts; Miss Talbot, Of Maine;
Mrs. Ronshawe, Mrs Bond, Mrs. and Miss
Bidlack, of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Terrill, of
Waahinpton
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
An Unusual Accident.

Mr. George w. Lucas, member of John T.
Reynolds post, G. A. r., met with quite a
painful accident day or two ago at his
home on N street. West Washington, by slip
ping from his crutch and falling on his Grip
pied leg injuring it so badly that he has been
ever since confined to his bed. DIR. Tyler,
his medical attendant thinks that it will be
some time before he will BIO able TO leave his
had
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
MA. CLAW. u,tch nj IN. Coutoue.

Manager snelbaker has completed arrange
ments for the glove fight at the Comique
theater tonight The contest will be be-
tween Kelley. the light weight champion of
New York city, and Sam johnson, the colored
champion boxer of Washington. Four spirited
rounds are promised, and complete arrange
ments for preserving order have beea made.
The sporting fraternity Of this city are
worked up over the matter, and the attend
ance will be large.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

At o'clock yesterday afternoon DR.. John
NJ. Gregory, of the civil service commission,
delivered an interesting and instructive lee
ture on political economy before the faculty
and students of the college department of
Howard university. The lecturer frequently
used blackboard illustrations After the
lecture DR.. Gregory, accompanied by Mrs
Gregory and members of the faculty. in
spected tho new industrial department of the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
california; Trout I'm Warrington.

Several magnificent specimens of the Cali
fornia trout and Oregon salmon just received
by the fish commission were exhibited at the
armory building on Sixth street yesterday.
One of tho fish weighed "a pounds and
measured feet 10 inches, They will be
exhibited for several days longer. Among
the visitors yesterday was number of
congressman some of whom recounted Won
derful fish stories as they viewed the large
ones ON exhibition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
Industrial Education for Women.

The house committee on education yester-
day heard Mrs. Charlotte Smith in relation
to the establishment of female industrial
college in the District Of Columbia. In tho
course OF her remarks she informed the com.
mittee that tho legislature Of Mississippi had
appropriated $4,000 for the establishment of
state female industrial college for the FREQ
education of girls which act she said was the
first step taken by any Legislature in this
direction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
A NEW PosToFFICE.

As the location Of a new city postolilce
seems to have got into an inextricable muddle,
permit me a suggestion upon this important
subject, more especially as twelve articles of
mine, published in the Critic, with one from
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A Very Much Emnclated Horse.

A boy was arrested last evening by Agent
Key, of the Humane society, for driving u
white horse that only weighed 566 pounds to
wagon that weighed $50 pounds The boys
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

At meeting of the various trade organi-
cations of this city at Union League hall
last night Senator Blair's bill was discussed
and unanimously approved. kilograms were
received from all parts of the country favor
inc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Three specimens of the California rainbow
trout have been received by the United
States fish commission, one Of which weighs
thirty hounds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Yor all want the best. Don't take my word for II.
but order case dozen Rochester Beer (malt and
hops and fnot the best your money will
+. II. FINLEY,
1905 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Officer Rhodes discovered tall, stout
colored man in his chicken house early
yesterday morning. The thief escaped after
a severe tussle with the officer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

THF Rowland Dental Association, No. I'll Four;
Rnd.a-hni street northwest, three doors north OF
Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds Of Dental Work.
All work warranted first class. Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 5000 persons Fine gold and
Amalgam Filings inserted In the best manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Annie johnson, colored. was sentenced in
the police court yesterday to sixty days in
Jail for stealing several books from Max
Georges. ,ssSsSE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
BUSINESS MENTION.

The health officer has called the attention
Of the commissioners to the sunken sidewalk
in front Of houses d56 and ASS o street north,
west, causing water to stand therein until
il becomes foul
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Robert II. Hardness and Anna Y, Barrett,
Thomas L. Stewart and Bette Il. Williams,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

r. Zell Hoover was on trial in the criminal
court yesterday for swindling Miss Mary
Smith. The case is still on hearing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21
Tumbled Ont Of n tricycle..

Tumbied Ont OF n Tricycle..
A coal cart collided with Agent Keys tri.
cycle on Fifteenth street last evening and
badly damaged it. Mr.. Key narrowly escaped
accident by jumping out.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

In the criminal court yesterday Judge
Wylie ordered that the pistol belonging to
Charles Soteldo, which was used in THE
REPUBLICAN office tragedy, be turned over
40 hin,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

Agent Key, of the Humane society, arrested
a coal dealer. named Charles Smithson, yes
terday afternoon on charge of cruelty to
animals.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

I.HngstOn's Victims Family Destitute.
The family of Jerry Williams, one of the
victims Of the Langston tragedy, is in a
destitute condition, and is being cared for by
the Associated Charities.
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lieO.
Departed this life March 20, at biso a, M,

HILL.-Departed this life March 90 at 5:3O a. M,
ALFRED Hill.
The funeral win take place from the Asbury Church.
corner Eleventh and streets northwest on Satlir-
day, March ~, at 10 o'clock "A. m, -
FLEET.-On Tuesday, 18TH instant, after II linger-
ing illness, CLAFLIS LORlSG, only son of mozart b.
and Addie v Fleet, In the 9th year Ofhis age.
Funeral from tho residence of his grandmother
Mrs willis, 1921 street northwest ON Friday
March II, at o'clock. Relatives and friends Of the
afflicted family are invited to attend.
REST, sweet angel, rest"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

weight drawn by the emaciated animal nearly
! 1000 pounds. or twice as much as its own.
The boy left So collateral at the station house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-21

PERrscoPic glasses, 81; plain lenses 90 cents
Prgg's.
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2rOpusais.
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.

i -
OFFICE A. C. s.,
WASHINGTON BARRACKS d. C.,
March D. 1854.
Sealed proposals In tripllcatc, subject to the usual
conditions, with copy of this advertisement at
tached, will be received at this Office until IL clock
noon ON THURSDAY, APRIL II, 1884. at which
time and place they will be opened IN presence OF
bidders for furnishing and delivering the Fresh Beef
required by the subsistence Department United
states Army at this post for issue to troops thereat
during the fiscal year commencing July /, 1884
The contract for Fresh Beef shall not be construed
to involve the United States In any obligation for
payment in excess of the appropriation granted by
congress for the purpose
Proposals must be nclosed in sealed envelopes,
marked Proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed
to the undersigned The government reserves the
right TO reject any or all proposals.
Blank proposals giving Information as TO condi-
tons, quality of beef, payments, amount Of bond.
&C., must be obtained by application 10 this office,
SEBREE SMITH,
LIST Lieut. r.. @ NJ, I'd Art, a. c. S.
mails, 1oapl4, Is
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%nttion Salfs.

II THOMPSON.
t. 1000 PA. AV. N. w.
This morning at | O'Clock shall sell at my auc-
ton rooms complete line of household effects
Terms cash.
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SprtiaI Notitss.

p,Sss THE FLORIDA REPUBLICANS ARE
hS' invited to meet at 7I5 second street north
west THIS EVENING, Important business:
H. $. SMITH,
1t President Association
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Foreign mails for the week ending March % will
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