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National Republican., 1885-03-07
SATURDAY, MARCH :, 1885.



This office has had several photographs taken
of the Washington monument rs IL stands
to-day complete, and these reproduced by
the new and marvellous photo.collotype
process giving pictures more durable than
photographs, and In tyuthiulnoss superior
IN expression and shading to either the en-.
craving, the lithograph, or the woodcut-nn
exquisite ornament for the library, parlor or
office. These photoplato pictures are In two
sigcs-thc small, or cabinet size, mailed to any
address for Is cents each, gives the monument,
with the bureau of engraving and printing in
the background while the large or folio size,
II by Il inches (mallod to any address for 80
cents, gives the monument, the bureau OF cn-
craving, the agricultural department, The
Smithsonian institution, and the capitol all
clearly and exquisitely pictured as the camera
gives 1t. For each subscription for the
Weekly of 81 two of the small or one OF
the large pictures, as preferred will be
mailed postpaid. To agents and solicitors to
aid them in their work of raising clubs for
THE WEEKLY REpUBLlcAN, copies will be sent
by mail on receipt of the sums named below
Five small pictures for a cents, ten for 81
cents, and twenty-five for $3.50; five large
pictures for 90 cents; ten for SLIGO, and twenty
i've for $500.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

WAR between England and Russia is
among tho impending possibilities Of the
near future. Russia has pursued her
steady course toward tho gateways Of
northwestern India until her soldiers al
ready tread tho soil Of Afghanistan and
are now but ninety-ave miles from Hcrat,
the capital aud key of the country. Eng.
lish inquiry and remonstrauce arc met
with smooth assurance that nothing un.
friendly to her rights is dreamed Of, but
at tho samo time Russia refuses to with
draw her troops, and England is preparing
10 concentrate large force at Quettah,
on the Afghan border Diplomacy may
for time postpone the struggle that is
now threatening. and for tho sake of hu-
manity II is TO be hoped such will be the
case. With Europe an armed camp
il is not likely war could take place be-
tween England and Russia without the
other powers becoming embrOiled in the
dread strife.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

OUR esteemed contemporary, the Post,
had leading editorial yesterday on Mr.,
Clevolaud's cabinet, In which II tdispensed
lavish words OF praise to every member
except one. Tho only member OF the
new cabinet who was not mentioned, and
whose name was conspicuous by its abs
sence from the PosfS article, was Col. w.
+, Villas, postmaster general. By q sim
gular coincidence, Col, Villas is the only
member Of the cabinet who served in
the union army-the only representa-
tive of tho war democracy To this
honor is now added that Of being con-
spicuously omitted by his party organ at
the national capital from its list Of Mr..
Cleveland's advisers. Does the Post OK
psct its readers TO find consolation for
the omission Of Col, Yilasa name in the
National Republican., 1885-03-07

New YORK is interested in new
test of human endurance in tho shape
of six days roller-skating contest now
in progress at Madison Square pavilion.
At tho outset some wiseacres doubted If
the distance traversed by Hazaol. Fitz-
gerald, and other go.as.you- please pedes-
trians would be greatly exceeded. but
it is already apparent that their feats
will be utterly laid in the shade by the
skaters There is no doubt that the
leaders will cover over 1000 miles by
midnight of this day. Ono of the con-
tostauts named Walton, who is mere
boy, covered 2i3 miles on the first day, q
performance that would have beon
deemed beyond human capacity few
years since.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
THE EBACKBoNEL LAND PATENTS
A Lively Debate Between Senators Van Wyck
and Teller Expected Monday.

Livery DeDhte between SenatOrs van Nyck
and Teller Expected Monday.
After the reading fthe journal in the senate
yesterday Mr.. Van Wyck was recognized, and
offered the following resolution, for which he
asked immediate consideration:
"ReSolred, That the secretary Of the interior
be directed TO inform the senate whether
patents have been Issued for the lands granted
In 1871 10 the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and
Vicksburg, popularly known as the backbone
railroad; If 40, for what number OF acres 10
what corporation or individuals whose re-
ceipt was taken for the same, when signed,
whether unusual means were used TO hasten
the preparation aud execution Of said patents,
whether the clerical force employed
WORKED NIGHTS AND SUNDAY
so they might be completed before March 4,
what day they were ready for signature OF the
oNertion TO secure the completion and sigma
ture before the ith day of March, and whether
anything was done 10 protect the actual set
tiers in their rights to any such lands.
also whether previous to the 18th day OF
March anything was done or written In regard
10 any other OF the unearned land grants, the
forfeiture OF which had been considered by
the forty-eighth congress"
MIR. EDMUsDs OBJECTED
to present consideration. and under the rules
the matter won't over for day.
At 1910, upon motion OF Mr., Edmunds, the
senate went Into executive session. At l2a5
tho doors were reopened, and the senate ad
iourned until Monday.
LIVELY DEBATE Is LOOKED
for when Senator Van Wyck's backbone
resolution In reached for discussion and &c
tlon. Senator Teller feels that an attack ha
been made upon the integrity OF his own off
cial action MS a member of the last admins
tration. aud has declared his intention o
making such defense rs will leave no doub
| OF the propriety of the act In question or OF hi
| indignation. Senator Van Wyck, who 4
among the foremost Of the anti.monopolists Il
congress, and who has omitted no effort TO dc
feat the contamination of what he holds TO b
road land grants is firmly convinced that tn
public interests demand an explanation O
| issuance of patents 10 tho Backbone Com
pany. The subject will probably come up Of
Monday.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
AMUSENI ENTS.



"Michaei Strogon" which has drawn so
well during the past week will be given at tho
matinee Mt Albaugh's Opera House. "The
irish minstrel" with the talented young
comedian, W. ]. scRnsn, will be given at
Fords.
"a BUNCH or KEYS"
week Of laughter will be innugurated at Al
baugh's Opem House next Monday evening,
when the popular Sparks Company will pre-
nttheir cxquisitoly humorous satire on hotels,
"a Bunch Of Koys." Last season this piece
played one Of the largest engagements ever
chronced In Washington, and this was duo
quite as much TO tho superiority Of the COM
pany as to the meritoriOus character of the
piece. There are two hours and a half OF gen
uinc fun in store for those who attend the
grand opera house during this engagement,
and, as a majority Of the public are aware OF
this fact, good seats will be scarce unless
secured well in advance. The sale is now
progressing.
''sPOT CASH"
Mr., NJ. B. Curtis, the hero Of that wonderful
success, "Sam'l of Posen," will appear al
Ford's Opera House next week in the sequel
TO It., spot Cash" This piece Is said to be
fully equal to It's predecessor aud Mr.. Curtis
makes the very most of his material. Ills
droll assurance and character creation arc
brought into full play In the new comedy
which las fresh hlts original fun, and ludl'
crOus situations galore
National Republican., 1885-03-07

INDIANA did not secure a cabinet prize
The work of keeping that state in the
democratic column is to be left to the
democratic legislature, which is now busy
gerrymandering it so that the majority of
the republicans at the next election will
have to be extremely large to secure any
material results.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
ABOUT PEOPLE.

COMMANDER @. +. GOODRICH has removed
from his quarters at the navy yard to 1913
Twenty first street IN view Of his coming de.
tachment from duty in the ordnance depart
ment ut the navy yard
Mn, @, d, Taylor, a prominent jeweler of
Mankato Mimi, and family, are visiting their
brotherin-iaw, Mr. Henry u, Gregg, of tho
war department. md purpose remaining
until the 10Th instant.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

BY the way of Chicago comes tho news
that Gen. John G. Black, Of Illinois, is to
take charge Of the pension office. Against
the appointee nothing can be said. AS to
the appointment 1t may be observed that
the present commissioner was appointed
by President Arthur In strict observance
Of the true spirit Of the civil service law,
and his retention would have been q
shining exemplihcation Of Mr.. Cleveland's IS
Spartan firmness in living up to the civil
service professions Of his inaugural ad-
dress. II may also DO observed that it
takes Black out Of Mr., Morrison's way as
being ono upon whom the Illinois legisla.
tors might be tempted to unite for tho
senatorial nomination.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

fact that Mr.. Lamar, who was in the
confederate army, came in for such a
lions share Of praise? Is tho Pos, seek
ing to ingratiato itself with the scnti.
ment which on Pennsylvania avenue on
Wednesday caused Gen. Fitzhugh Lee TO
receive moro applause than all the repro
sentatives Of tho union army combined
National Republican., 1885-03-07

JEFF DAVIS could not 90 into the cabi-
net on account Of his political disabilities,
but the south ought to be satisfied with
the selection Of his earnest friend and
advocate, Lucius Q. c. Lamar. The man
who recently declared in the senate that
JEFF Davis was not traitor, and that the
leaders OF the rebellion were not guilty
of treason, will, as secretary of the in
terror, be tho court of last resort in ap
pcals on pension cases of union soldiers.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

GEN. RosECRAHs can now see the con.
tempt the country has for his mean
spirited and narrow-minded hostility to
Gen. Grant. There is general rejoicing
over the restoration of Gen. Grant to the
army, and there seems to be the same
general satisfaction felt over the restora-
tion of Gen. Rosecrans to private citizen
National Republican., 1885-03-07
A Presentation TO Hon. j. w. Keiror.

4 PresentntIOh 20 HON. y. W. NeITer.
Mcssrs. Neill 8. Brown, Of Tennessee;
William A. Field, OF Texas, and three or
four others composing a committee rep
rosenting the officers aud employees OF the
house OF representatives, yesterday oven
ing presented Hon. j. Warren Koifer
with q handsome gold watch and chain
as a testimonial to their appreciation OF
the generous interest always manifested
by Mr. Keifer in behalf Of the employees
of the house. The presentation was made
by Mr. Brown, aud was happily responded
to by Mr. Keifer.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

Mr.. CARLISLE was elected speaker of
the forty eighth congress because of the
numerical strength of the free trade wing
Of his party. He will be reelected
speaker in the forty-ninth congress be-
cause he has shown himself an efficient
presiding officer. He has won the respect
of both his personal and political oppo-
nents by tho fairness of his rulings and
his fidelity to the trust imposed upon
him
National Republican., 1885-03-07

THE selection of two practical poll
ticians for members of the cabinet from
New York indicates that the federal
patronage of the Empire state will not be
neglected under this reform administra-
tion. The democrats are not going to
trust to luck and the mistakes Of their
opponents to carry that state next time.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

"OLD saddlebags" and the "noblest
Roman of them ALL have been carefully
laid back upon the shelf by the incoming
administration. Well, thoy will have
this consolation, IL will only be four
years before their whole. party will be
slowed away with them as worn out,
useless thing.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

AMONG the many changes noted by the
democrats who have not been in WASH
ington since their party was last in
power was the improvement Of the capi-
tai city. This is also charged to tho &C.
count of the republican party.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
The niscI,oT CONCERT.

Congregational Church was crowded to
the doors last night, the BischoR concert
proving most successful one, The pro-
gramme included numbers by some of
the best known talent in tho city, and
all were hal PLY rendered
National Republican., 1885-03-07
Tho OId ana New Cnblnots,

The President yesterday accepted the
designations OF Mr. Arthur's cabinet aud
signed the commissions Of the new cabinet
officers. They wall probably enter upon
the discharge Of thaiT duties to-day.
National Republican., 1885-03-07

IT is fortunate for President Cleveland
senate passes upon his nominations. If
he has disposition to aid the cause of
civil service by retaining competent Off
cials and appointing capable men to office
he will find in the majority of tho present
senate strong support. 1t would be other
wise were his own party in tho ascond-
ency in that body. They would be able
to embarrass him, and they might succeed
in thwarting all his attempts to run his
administration upon business principles.
The republican senators have no concern
in tho disappointment of the crowd of
hungry applicants for Office who
will besiege tho president for recog.
milton during tho next few months
If he is in earnest in his pub
lie utterances upon tho civil service il
were we'll that he bore this fact in mind.
lie is under no special obligation to the
leading spirits of his party for his elova
tion to his present office. They did no
take him as candidate because they
wanted him, but because Of his availa
bility. He is not allied to their bourbon.
ism, and he can only become identified
with its non-progrcssive spirit by needing
tho advice OF those who would use hin
for their own advancement. He has
better opportunity than any of his pre-
decessors to rise higher than the loy
plane of his party. and If he has the will
he will not lack support from the countr.
Mt large.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
Combinations.

The senate in executive session yesterday
con lirmed the following nominations;
Thomas +. Bayard, of Delaware, to be secre'
daniel Manning. of New York, TO be seore
tary OF the treasury.
William G. Endicott, of Massachusetts, to bC
secretary Of war,
William q. Whitney, Of New York, to be sec
retary of The navy
Luclus q. @, Lamar, of Mississippi, to be soc
retary ofthe interior.
William n Villas, of Wisconsin, TO be post
master general.
Augustus IL. Garland, OF Arkansas, to b,
attorney general
pErntrSs nrloeless. preclous - oyerthroW
National Republican., 1885-03-07
A MILITARY BALL.
Brilliant Gathering I'm the Armory OF
tho Warrington Light Infantry.

The non.commis missioned officers Of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps enter
tanned about 300 ladies and gentlemen by
a complimentary military ball last night.
Their magnificent hall, although without
special decoration, presented handsome
appearance, the elaborate dresses of the
ladies, and brilliant uniforms of the mill
tia forming an attractive scene. There
were sixteen well selected dances on the
card, and the arrangements, which were
under Sergt. Maj. Ourand, were perfectly
carried out.
Among those present were:
Mrs ID. A. Johnson, Mrs. John Talhert, VIM.
Il. Thompson, Rob Burnside, John Burnside
Mrs Porter and daughter, OF Philadelphia
Pa; Misses Burnside, Miss Turner, Miss Greg
ory, Mrs, John Wunderlick, of Now York; Mrs
Watson, Mrs. upperman, Mrs. Boudinot, Mrs
| Charles Kalbflis, Mrs. Charles n. Larner, Mis-
! Mamie Cooper, OF Trenton. ~ j.. Capt iarrie b
! Dennison OF New York; Miss Scott, Mr.. Arthur
wcland, Of cleycland, Ohio Thomas y Jones 1,a,
| Taylor, Miss Matte Mcintosh, Mrs Wilson
T. Bohannan, of Brooklyn; Miss Stella Bohan
nan, Mrs T. l., Gwathney. Of Brooklyn; Mrs
Ida Woodbridge, Of New Orleans NT, John r
Mr.. Robt. wrcnn OF Pottsville, Pa. Mr.. o. V
shomo Mrs. and Mrs. j. g. Moore
NJ. b. B. Anger, 81; N. Parker
Battle Mr.. Duyal Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Rich
OF New York; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas l.ittle
Mr. and Mrs. Florence Maloncy, Miss Fresh
Miss BrogGn of Philadelphia, Pa; Mis-
Chandlec, Miss Edelin,. Miss Rose Snyder, NJ
and Mrs. John j. Leitch, Mr.. and Mrs. King
ley, Mr.. ECornman, Mr.. Johns, Mr. Keatly, {
Pennsylvania; Mrs. Denuiston, of Milks, Barre
Pa; Mr. and Mrs. S. Hurdle, Miss llurdl,
Mr. +. II. Parks, the Misses Lynn; SIri
Thomas Miller Of Jersey City; Mr.. L.
Moore, Mrs J. A. Mllburn and daughter, q. !
5icAyoy and wife the Misses Winans, OF Ne
York; +. Hutchinson, OfTrenton, n. j.; j. Corr
man, OF Carlisle Pa; u. 5. johnson and wife,
TGlbcrt and wife, Mr.. aud Mrs. Finley Mi
Mamie Carroll, Z. J.. selzer,. of CLEVELAND
Ohio; IL. II. Cole, Miss Kate Cole, J. NJ. Tren
bley, George Powell, Messrs. Ebert, $.
Brooks, Plugge, French, Stewart, W. b. Holt
claw, Mr.. r. II. ChrlstmRnn and ladies, Mis-
Kate Wciser Of Pennsylvania, and MIR. an
Mrs n. r. Hackney
National Republican., 1885-03-07

old opates'-Gee from ffaud-Red Star Cough
Cure,
National Republican., 1885-03-07

ers' Club of Philadelphia were also his
guests that night.
Lieut.. Richardson Clover. who has sue
cessfully taken the new coast survey
steamer, tho Carlile Patterson. around TO
California by way Of the straits Of Ma
gellan, was given dinner at tho Mare
island navy yard last week by tho COM
mandant.
Mrs. Geo. q. Hazelton has her mother,
Mrs. Van Antwerp, visiting her At present.
On Wednesday Mrs. Hazelton gave q
lunch party TO twenty-five friends, who
aftorward viewed the procession as II
marched through tho Capitol grounds In
front Of her residence.
Gen. and Mrs. Beale leave for New
York on Monday to visit Gen. and Mrs
Grant for few days. In his illness Gen
Grant longs for sight Of his old friends
and has sent messages for Gen. aud Mrs
Bealo to como TO him, since there 10 nc
longer possibility Of his ever being able
to carry out his plan Of visiting then
here. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mclean, jr.
will leave for New York at the sam,
time, and go then to Cincinnati.
Ex-R Representative Budd and wife, o
California, will leave in few days fo
tho north. and after round OF family
visits start for their western homo.
Mrs. Logan did not receive on Thurs
! day, but many friendly and adnirinI
. visitors made the pilgrimage to low
{ circle hoping to meet her. Even If th
/ obstinate Illinois legislature fails to re
turn Gen. Logan to the senate, II is Ger
tain that he will only be missed fron
Washington for two yeara at the most, q
there are congressional districts waitin
q for him, and with residence in Chicag
. and farm In the Egypt part Of Illinois
J. he is claimed by both Of those sections.
" Senator Ingalls, wife reached the cit
last week, and was warmly welcomed 0
# tho white house on Saturday aftornoo
II by the numbers of friends present at thI
o last crush and the largo tea up stair
4 During this weok shO has been receisin
many marks Of respect from tho visitil
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-12-23

Some very important questions were
discussed during the recent session of
the American Board of Health at
Washington. The subject of crema-
ton of the dead in the interests of the
public health was thoroughly dis
cussed, and majority ofthe members
present expressed themselves in favor
Oft general adoption. DR.. John
Morris. of Baltimore, read very in
teresting paper upon the subject, in
which he pointed out many of the
evil effects incident to the present
mode of burial, and in conclusion said,
off incarceration were accepted all
these evils would be arrested. It is
generally admitted that this process
should be adopted in all great cpl
denies and after battles, and itwould
be wise to extend it to zymotic
diseases, such as cholera, smallpox,
scarlet fever and~dgptheria. These
poisons are preservedin the soil for
years, and at certain times and under
certain conditions vent heir destruc-
tive force upon the hnman race" The
Association adoped resolution re-
commenting the appointment by the
government of two commissions of
three members each to visit the diff
ferent parts of the country, and ex-
anime workshops, etc., with view to
ascertaining arrangements made for
the healh of operatives, and recon-
mend remedial measures.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-12-23

A is a farmer who owns more than
he owes, and his obligation lis good.
B is q sharp swindler, a pretended
agent for doubled-geared, back-ac-
ton feed mill, patent twisted lightn-
ing rod, hulless oats, or other hum
bug, and through Misrepresentation
and fraud obtains AS note for $50 or
$500 as he thinks safe. He knows
very we'll that he cannot collect it be-
cause it was fraudulently obtained, so
he sells it, post haste, at large dis
count to banker c., or money-shark
D. and the law says that they can
collect from A. because they are Gin
nocent purchasers Now we want
that law changed so that farmer
A's'proof that the note was fraudulent
" obtained will release him from its
payment, no matter who holds it.
With such law on the statute book,
money changers and note shavers
will not be so ready to buy from en-
tire strangers farmers notes. They are
not always as innocent as they make
believe, and if they are, they are better
able than the farmers to defend them
lves.-Farm Advocate.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-12-23
The Prairie Farmer of Chicago tell

The Prairie Farmer of Chicago tells
the following story, asserting that
they got the particulars direct from
the original employer of the man in
the case, and have seen the farms re-
ferred to. He was engaged to a young
lady in Minnesota, and went over in
to Dakota, and worked for our infor-
mant. He found several quarter
sections of unoccupied eligible land at
some distance. Getting all the need
ed particulars he wrote to his affianced
to meet him at the land office in
Watertown- There they each made
out descriptions for presumption and
tree claims, and had the needed pa
pers fixed, she in her own name, as
she was of full age. AS soon as the
documents were issued, they pro-
ceeded to clergyman's and were
married, and went OH to their pre-
empted lands, and built a dwelling
right across the line, as the two plots
joined. Our informant says the bed
also stood so on the line that each
slept on his and her own own claim.
The law does not require a man or
woman to remain single after filing
papers. 1t is fact that these two
parties proved up their claims, paid
for the pre-empted land, entered an
other quarter section as q homestead
and resided on it, and they now have
five quarter sectiods, or 300 acres, in
solid body which they are prosper
ously cultivating, and will have full
title when they complete the required
amount of tree culture.