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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.


Hon EB HENDERSON, chairman Of the In.
diana democratic state central committee, IL
In the city as the guest OF Hon. @. G.. Matson.
MRS ASHER Il, EDDY, widow OF the late Col
Eddy, U, S. A., and Miss Eddy, arrived at the
Ebbitt house saturday 10 spend the winter.
Miss FLORENCE MARByATT, the English
novelist and elocrtlonist, is seriously III ut
London, Ont She Is suffering from overwork
and from the effects OF gas escaping in her
room,
MISS MINNIE HooKE, OF Carlisle, Pa, and a
niece OF ex. Congressman Beltzhooyer, of Penn
sylvauia, so well known In Washington society
during the last two seasons, IL In tho city,
stopping at the National.
s.MAJ, JAMES N, BELL, 7th U. S. cavalry, Is In
the city, and Is looking for a lot on which to
build handsome residence, II being his in.
tentlon TO live here on being placed on the re.
tired list. Hehas quarters at the Ebbitt house,
and will remain several days,
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, arrayod in an
antique KnlckerboGker costume, presided at
the ST. Nicholas society dinner at Delmonico's,
Now York. Saturday night Among those
present were Lieut., Greedy, Baron 8, Il. Do
Welkerl0ln, Chaunccy N. Depew, and about
l7j others.
REAR ADMIRAL RodgR N sTEMBRL U. 8. NJ,
aud Mrs steInbcl, who have been In Europe
for year'haye arrived NJ the Ebbltt house for
the winter Their son, Lieut., James Mob
Stembel 9th United States infantry, aud his
wlfO, are now In New York, but Intend leay-
ing soou for Nassau, New Providence, TO spend
the winter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Measures That win he Called Up by Members
and Committees.

The coming week In congress has nothing Of
q sensational character mapped out for II, and
but little Of general interest. This win not,
of course, preclude defeated members from
introducing impeachment resolutions, or any
little episodes of like personal nature from
developing.
Senator Slater intends to call up to-day the
house bill TO "dcolare forfeiture of lands
granted to railroads in Oregon" This is
known as the Oregon Central railroad bill.
ON Tuesday Senator Harrison Will call up the
bill for the admission OF southern Dakota as n
sute. The measure Is expected TO give rise to
considerable discussion, which Will probably
he OF a political character. ON Thursday Sem
ator Cullom will, IL possible call up the Inter
state commerce bill IL Is probable that the
regular order will be temporarily laid aside
early In the week 10 give senator Hill an op.
portunity to make n speech on his silver
resolution offered last week.
In the house Of representatives, alter the
usual Monday call of states for bills the com
mittee on the District Of Columbia will prob
ably call up bills which were reported from
that committee at tho last session. The com
mittce on appropriations expects TO report the
military academy bill, and TO glyo notice that
IL will be called up for discussion Tuesday.
The appropriation bill disposed OF, Mr.. Reagan
intends pressing the Interstate commerce bill
discussion of which was begun last week. IL
is thought that a vote will be taken Thursday.
Mr.. Hewitt will ask that the bill TO carry out
the provisions of the Mexican reciprocity
treaty, reported last session, be considered.
Mr.. Payson intends to urge the consideration
of his bill TO restore to the public domain all
lands held within indemnity limits for rail
road and wagon road companies He says Its
passage would open up for settlement more
than 100, 100000 acres. Unless otherwise deter.
mined, Friday evening will be devoted to the
consideration of private pension bills.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
DEPARTMENT NOTES


Tho secretary OF tho treasury Saturday re-
ceiyed a conscience contribution Of $50 in an
envelope postmaked New York.
The photographic oiiice mas prepared, for
exhibition lat the New Orleans Exposition, u
chart OF the Arctic regions, from Bafiin bay to
Lincoln sea, 0 feet by b, showing the most re-
cent discoveries including those Of the Polaris
expedition of 1871, tho Mares expedition OF
1870, aud the Lady franklin bay expedition,
under Lieut., Greedy, OF 1852.
The collections OF internal revenue for the
first tour months of the fiscal year ending June
30, 1885, were S3S $40, ,675. The collections dur
ing the same period of the previous fiscal year
were $40, 90s, ,47O. The decrease was 81 623, ,706,
There was an increase of S800373 In the col,
lections from fermented liquors and de-
crease OF s2,58l,S59 on spirits, 827i ,0l2 on
tobacco, and Slb7,396 on miscellaneous items.
The aggregate receipts for October last were
81, ,696,67b less than for the same month of 1888,
With q view to securing the services OF the
fast steamers sailing from New York, In con-
yeying all correspondence for France, the
Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, some of
which has heretofore been sent by direct
steamers from New York, Boston, Philadel.
phla, and baltimore, the postmaster general
has directed that hereafter all such matter
shall be made up in mails at New York and
sent, with othor correspondence for Europe,
Invariably by tho fastest vessels sailing from
that port
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

THE democrats propose, if thoy can Sc
euro republican assistance in the senate,
to increase the number of judges of tho
supreme court to fifteen, under the guiso
of facilitating the business of the court.
If successful it is assumed that Mr.. Cleve-
land would appoint none hut democrats
This would give that party n majority OF
the court, and then would Representative
Blackburn's prediction be verified that
when the democrats attained power all
war legislation would be wiped out, and
what could not be repealed would be de-
clared unconstitutional by democratic
court. The republican senate will proba-
bly, make haste slowly in assisting the
democracy in any reactionary policy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

THE centennial conference of tho
Methodist Episcopal church. to be held
in Baltimore the present week, will un-
doubtedly bring together very large
number of people of that denomination,
One hundred years ago the oath of the
present month there met at Baltimore
the first general conference ofthat church,
which was known as tho Christmas con-
ference from the season when 1t met. At
that timo the church had only eighty
ministers aud about $4,000 members. The
. present conference will represent body
Of $4,000 ministers and something like
3,s00,000 communicates outside of other
branches Of Methodlsm not participating.
The growth of tho church has been a
natural one, and while no such surprising
results can be expected for the second
century of its existence in America, IL
can still look forward to increased pros
perity and usefulness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
A Auccaslful lredrA launch

Perched on the ways at the foot of Third
street east the second of tho dredge boats
built there by Benson & McNee, the contract
ors for the Potomac flats improve
ments, resembled an exaggerated wooden sar-
dine box more than anything else, Saturday
morning, when a considerable number gath
cred in the pelting rain to witness its launch.
The structure has perfectly fiat floor, rounded
alike at each end, and measures 100 feet in
length by so feet beam, and Is 9 feet high The
top Is decked over with an enormous hatch,
through which the boilers and machinery are
to be placed below. The sides floor and ends
are built of Pinch square timbers, hewn to
shape, and required about 100000 feet of oak
and Georgia pine that less than three months
before was standing In the forests Exactly at
ll.1b u. III. the last shores were knocked away,
and the huge crait slipped smoothly into the
water and iOatcd out into the Eastern Branch
aud was tOwed back 10 the wharf alongside.
The dredge now draws only few inches, aud
with hor machinery and boilers (the latter ID
by feet Will draw but feet inches. Among
the invited guests present were number OF
ladies and Col. Peter q. Hains, Chief Clerk
John Tweedale, aud Alr, Jay Stone, of the waI
department. DR.. u. A, Adams and Commodore
i. +. Morgan. Mr.. Jack Harris of the Harrit
house. was In attendance with goodly spread
of refreshments, provided by Messrs. Benson
* MCNee,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

DANIEL WEBsTER's beautiful perora-
tion at the laying Of tho cornerstone of
the Bunker Hill monument, MAY it riso
till it meets the sun on its coming. May
u rise till the last rays Of parting day
linger and play about its summit" would
certainly have been nearer realization if
applied to tho Washington monument,
which now rises into tho skies like a
cloud.piercing shaft of ivory. The monu-
ment now becomes one of the standard
marvels of the city which oil tourists
will feel bound to visit. The setting of
the capstono was the final triumph of tho
scientific ingenuity and engineering skill
that has been constantly shown at all
steps since Col. Casey took charge of the
work. To him and those who have toiled
under his direction hearty congratula-
ti0ns are duo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

The engroLsed copy Of the regular naval ap-
propration bill of last session, together with
accompanying papers which embody the SEN
ate amendments to the house bill, have been
mislaid, and search of two or three days has
not served to find any trace OF them. They
were In the hands of the copferees when last
heard from ut the end of the last session.
These papers are desired now by the senate
posed action in framing a substitute for the
bill passed by the house early this week pro-
viding In ailump sumfor the support Of the
fiscal year. A printed copy of the lost papers
Is obtainable, and q resolution may be passed
To consider II the official copy should the Gu
crossed papers not be found.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

THERE is no reason why the present
congress should not make appropriations
for tho increase of the navy. The only
excuse that has been given by the demo-
crots in the past for not voting them has
been that republican administration
would oxpend tho money. The appropriA-
tions made by this congress will not be
available until four months after demo-
cratic secretary of the navy Ia installed
In office. II the subject is not considered
by this congress, whole year must
slapse before any progress can be made,
and tho democrats will show that they
distrust their own ability to deal with
the question If they allow the present
session TO close without an effort to pro-
mote the growth Of this branch OF our
service. The leaders of that party should
remember that they arc no longer occupy
ing the position of objectors to legisla-
tion, By almost unexpected luck they
are sOou to DO intruSssd with power, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

THE attention of the civil service COM
mission is invited to the injustice Of that
clause of its instructions which requires
that applications for Office shall be
written and signed by the applicant. If
this remains in force under the new
-1isne psation, what show will tho democ-
,os oi va, aross roads and the corners
nave ior ONCE ~l-aa aats,S OF h.ua have
usually been subscribed joan Jones ?
ozark
If legible handwriting is to be insisted
upon aud we'll attested marks" ignored,
then truly the mugwnmp will reap most
of the benefits of the late luck of the
democratic party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

Tho annual statement prepared by the bu-
roau of statistics showing the years, imports,
&C., exhibits the results of tariff legislation up
to the present time. II appears that the last
tariff act OF March Q, 1883. reduced the average
nd valorem rates MS follows. on iron and steel
and manufactures, 3.Oi per cent; on clothing
wool, ll.36 per cent; on combing wool, s.b7
manufactures of wool, 2.26 per cent, and on
manufactures Of silk, 9l6 per cent The act
mentioned also raised average ad valorem
rates US follows: on sugar and melada, LOG
per cent. on manufactures of cotton, 2.6D per
cent; on earthen and chinaware 1856 per
cent; on glass and glassware, 0.63 per cent;
on spirits and wines, 1872 per cent, aud on
malt liquors, 3.05 per cent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

Mr. Joseph Jefferson will appear at the Ma
tional theater this evening in two of his most
delightful impersonations, Caleb Plummer in
"Cricket on the HEARTH and Golightly in
Tepd, Ne Flye .shillingsp
Minnie ruifiier viii Dt svvu .sr.~.-
house this evening for the first time since her
return from her successful tour ahroady. my
Sweetheart" is the play,
The attraction at Albaugh's for the coming
week, "off to Egypt" is said to be repleto
with laughable incidents and humorous dia
logue, while Its mounting gives it high rank
as n sDectaclo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
CURRENT COMMENT.
They Want Free schools.

Charleston Is. C) Netos and Courier
The Blair bill has passed the senate
and now awaits only the action OF the
house of representatives. In the house
Of representatives the democrats have a
large majority, and majority OF the
members composing that majority come
from the southern states. They will take
serious responsibility and play squarely
into the hands Of the republicans, IL they
deny to the southern states tho means OF
educating Of illiterate children who will
in a few years become voters at elections
and exercise q large influence in shaping
tho destinies Of tho republic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

SENATOR LAMAR in an interview, says
in substance that while it is not ezpedient
to undertake tariff legislation now the
democrats Of the next congress may be
relied upon to bring in scheme for re-
duction OF the tariff. 1t might be sug-
gested here that republican senate may
also be relied upon to defeat the scheme.
Mr.. Lamar thinks Cleveland's election
brings the highest interests Of the south
into complete Identification with those
of the nation" 1t might be inferred from
this that prior to the accession of democ-
racy to power Senator Lamar did not con-
slider that the interests Of the south ran in
parallel lines with those of the nation.
Or, perhaps, he considers the republican
party IN alien body.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
Room for the Truly Rcpentant.

Those of the rank and file who,
now that the national election Is
oyer, desire to renew their rels-
tions with the republican party In
all sincerity and good faith, will come
back and be welcomed. But the leading
spirits who forgetful of all their past
professions, out Horoded Herod, in tho
virulonco and violence of their assaults
upon the republican party and its nom
inoes in the national canvass must wait
for somo time before they can seek public
office via republican cauousps,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
BUSINESS CARDS.

. A WNING MAKEH-R. O. NJ. BURTON,
IN 434 9th Al, n W. Reception Canopies and
Decorations for ront. All kinds OF Awninga
Tents, and Flags made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

PRESIDENT ARTHuR's recommendation
that pension be given Gen. Grant by
congress meets with the approval of the
press throughout the country. Let con-
gross act with promptness in tho matter.
There is no occasion for delay. There is
not member of either house but could
vote intollRently upon bill presented
for this purpose without debate. There
would be special merit in passing sona-
tor Mitchells or some similar bill under
. suspension Of the rules.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
MONDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1884.
THE business men of Ohio are agitatin

THE business men Of Ohio are agitating
the question Of changing the time of the
election of that state from October to
November. Tho movement is said to be
favored by the leaders of both political
parties. 1t would shorten presidential
campaigns IL all state elections occurred
in November. and If Ohio leads off the
few remaining states will be likely to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

their party will be judged in the future
not by its negative but by its positive
qualities. If, therefore, through cowardice
it wastes an entire year in dividing up
up the spotls Of office, noglectinR the de-
mands of tho country, it must expect to
be condemned therefor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
who, Then, VIII he Saved :

/ do not wish to appear uncivil, and ID
is not my disposition.to critioiso any man
in the conduct of his business; but l con-
fess cannot, for instance, SEQ why the
newspapers should. morning after morn
ing, print lists of cabinet officers with the
probability in every case Of their being
miles out Of the way. There Is not liv-
ing man, including myself, who is able to
say what gentlemen will do for the next
,ahinat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
naS- PosToTFIoE NoTIoH.

A3rAS
Letters for Europe need not be specially dl.
fsSssd Ps'sp speedy " asvefy at desaaon
fastest vessels available.
Foreign mails for tho week ending DEC: 13
VIII close tpRohPrLx In all cases' ut this ofioo
TUE5DAY-At $50 q. m, for Newfoundland,
WEDNESDAS-At $50 a. m. for Europe per
steamship seTvia. yia Qnee, stown, gettSrs & for
Seryia' u ut S:ibO H. m. for Germany, &c per
steamship Fulda, Via southampton and Bre-
men letters for Great Britain and other Euro.
AT $3.50 a III. for France direct, per steamship
81. Gernain, via Hnvre; at 10 A., m, for Cen
steamship Acapulco, via Aspinwaii (letters 'ior
Mexico must be directed per Acapulco"G at
liso M fpr sa jmgS" s9ysn ~ la e pn5 pr
Curacao per steamship Caracas; Mt / T. 10. for
the WipdwaIdm m Islands per steamship kia,a-
tan, per steamship $. &c j. oteri. via New Or
leans.
steamship Adriatc via Queenstown ,Qetters
tor Germ9.y , ana Fraaoe % must 9e directed
per h steamship snevia, Via plymouth, Cher.
bSas bSg Sna p r % for SSs
baseo and Yucatan, Mexico, per steamship
African Getters for other Mexican states
FhtDAYa,;At Q a. M. for NewfoundlanMd nd and 81.
as sra o Ss ys M4i1 81 lsS hps
7;3o y, m. for Vera cruz direct, per steamship
directed 'per stegmeI Via New orlean,"
lands direct, per steamship w. A. Scholten,
via Rotterdam; at IL a. m. for Europe, per
steamship City of Berlin, via Queenstown
Qetters for Germany, &C.. must be directed
"per City OF Berlin u AT n a. IN. for Scotland
direct per steamship Devonia via Glasgow
NetterS must be directed 'per Devonia'); at
IL a, m. for Germany. DC, per steamship
HabsbuTg, via southampton and Bremen
Qetters for Great Briial and other European
Countries must be directed "per Habsbufg y;
at IL IN. or BELGIUM direct, per steamship
Westernland, via Antwerp; at i p. N. for
Cape Hayti, st. Domingo, and Turks Island,
p0r steamship SantO Domingo; at li3O p, m.
| ior Cuba and the West Indies, per steamship
Niagara, via HAVANA
| SuNDAY-At 1880 y. m. for Honduras and
Livingston, per steamship City OF Dallas, via
New orleans,
sa seqe psS pso3 .il & san % Es Sf SGss
lia New Zealand, aahdwlch and FIJI Islands
ciscoj, close here Dec. VI at p m, (or on ar
| rival ut New York of steamship Britannia
| with British malls for australia
| s1hoHchedule OF closing otTrnns.Pacihc mails
Ia hYrnngedon the presumption OF their unlnter'
| ruptod overland Nanslt TO san Francisco
| Malls from the East ARRIVING on tim0 at san
| franclsoo on tho day OF sailing OF steamers arc
| dispatched th9nce the Same day.
HENRY O. PEARSON
Postmaster.
PosroYrIcn. NEW YoRK, Dec, b, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

Attorney General Brewster has rendered an
opinion sustaining the position taken by Act
ing Secretary Coon last summer, that 1t was
illegal to approve the plans for public build
ing where an expenditure greater tnan the
limit fixed by congress was clearly oontem-
plated and which would be necessary TO com
plete the building. This decision applies 10
the proposed public buildings at Minneapolis,
Kan, Dodge City, Kan, and
Syracuse, n. Y, and indirectly to the post,
ohice and court house at Brooklyn, N, Y.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

liz the death Of Oscar X. Harris the
journalistic profession has sustained a So
we're loss. Mr. Harris was indefatigable
as news gatherer, keen and discrimi-
mating in his judgment, and a vigorous
and incisive writer lie was generous in
disposition, of kindly nature, always
ready to assist tho younger scribes, and
possessed many virtues which commanded
the respect and esteem of all who knew
hin,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

There will be an unusually attractive pro-
gramme at this favorite popular resort this
week. Ward and Lynch, the wonderful
D'Alma family, the gymnasts; the Acme trio
Orm Dixon, the yentrlloquist; Phillips and
Bachs, vocalists aud comedians lie Diable, the
man serpent, are among those announced for
annnaraunn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
And All hi. Paths Were Posce.

EIaVln0o0l t0nlnlcTcld.
If Gen. Mcclellan should be appointed
secretary Of war by Grover Cleveland the
country may rest assured there will be-
peace for four years to come. Gen. Nc
Clollan ia not made up Of that kind of
material that Is going to kick up o fuss
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
A Quintupiet Son.


If congress would but show in Its legis-
lative action reflection of the vigor dis
played by the administration in cutting
out work for 1t, We should have far
moro fruitful session than there is any
chance of seeing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08

The Hawaiian treaty was signed Saturday by
Secretary Frelinghuysen for the United States
and Mr. Carter representing the Hawaiian
government, The San DOMINICAN treaty has
also been signed by Secretary Frelinghuysen,
and Don Manuel Galyan, the Dominican min
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
secretary Chandler complimentcd.

secratery Chandler's annual report on
the navy is vigorous paper. .
Tho secretary demands more work for
naval officers to do, and shows thorough
comprehension of the wants Of the SER
vice
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-08
VANTED-HELP.

VXTANTED-A FtRsT-CLASS CATERER
wv 70 take charge ofdlnng room, now paying
esOto 800 per m3nthi dlnlng room and Kitchen
party. O02 NJ ST. N. W. 2-5
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EMrnorNrNr.

~ pEspTcyr6 nf.E wurrB afPf-~,I
ID place as chambermaid aud plain sewing. No.
4U-o 4 st NV, 1-s
DY A RESPECTABL CoLORED MAN
ID a situation az walter In private family;
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For RENr--ROoars.

1000 f ST. N. VIZ PER MONTH
lOOO advance; gOod-sized comfortably
furnished room, 4th noor, fronting south. go
7n1 10TH ST. N. w.-NEw AND NICELY
tOt furnished rooms, LIST and ID floors.
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JY1NTED-RHODfy,


DY ADULrS-IN N. w. SECTION, A
ID hands imely furnished suite Of bedrooms
and parlOr on I'D ioor, with permission TO have
caterer. Address 5. a. NJ, Republican Office
A-S
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Money Invested Oh FirstClass Real Estate
Security.
LOANS NEGOTIATED.
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REAH EsTATE. LOWS. Ere

REAL ESTATE BOUGHT AND SOLD.