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New-York tribune., 1885-03-13
all chance of profit from these ticket Hsnds fs tho
most effective way of knocking them out

Harvard College docs not carry its now rule OK
liberty .of choice into tho matter Of devotional
exercises. The refusal of President Eliot and tho
Fellows to grant the students petition to mako
their attendance at morning prayers voluntary
would seem to be practical retractlon OF tne
Presidents recent speech declaring tnat stuoentS
should govern themselves
How can the Democrats be expected to reform the
Government so long as they are outside the ohces
Reform can only be intellgently conducted from
the inside. Mr.. Pendleton is the only Democrat in
the country who ever thought differently; and no
has been retired bv an indignant party and passed
over in silence by Mr.. Cleveland.
A few weeks ago a dispatch from West Virginia
stated that at Okonoko. in that State. Miss Cox
had been prematurely buried; that subsequently
the grave opened and that the condition OF the
body showed that the girl had recovered conscious
ness IN her coffin. struggled desperately to release
herself, and died of suhocation. The details given
were minute enough to warrant belief in the story,
but inoury on the spot has developed the fact that
there was not word of truth in it, beyond the
circumstance that the grave was opened to satisfy
an idle conjecture "Nothmg whatever" writes the
pastor of OkonOkO, "was found to furnish the
shadow of doubt that Miss Cox had died natural
death, and was dead when put in her coffin." Out
of this the sensational story elegraphed broadcast
was framed. and thus another dreadful case OF
family negligence is shown to be baseless. 1t is
scarcely necessary to say that the person who took
tho pains to invent so deliberate and elaborate o
falsehood deserves to DO punished though IL Is
probable that the Ananias or Sapphira as the case
NAV be- will be prudent enough not to avow MS or
her connection with the imposture. So lively and
gruesome an imagination might be put perhaps to
uses more valuable commercially than the harrow
ing up of the public mind with fictitious graveyard
horrors
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

Lord Dufferns presence in India as Viceroy
is of immense advantage to the English at this
time. He is the right man in the right place.
His experience and ability fit him to act wisely
and promptly whenever an emergency arises
md it is safe to say that since the first Russian
was seen over the frontier, Lord Dufiern has
made vigorous preparations for the worst, 80
tina. if war shall come. the affairs of India will
be in the best possible shape for it. Moreover,
the natives have confidence in his ability to
rule them firmly, and that counts for much.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

One of the anomalous features OF the city
government is that concerning the payment OF
bills contracted by the Police Department. In
stead of having them audited and paid in the
Finance Department, as is the case with all the
other departments, the police officials audit and
nav their own bills. They draw their money in
lump sums from the City Treasury. deposit it
in their own banks and pay it out to suit them
selves. The contracting power ought not to be
the auditing and paying power in any branch
of the city government. There is no reason Tor
the continuance of this separate treasury.
Efforts at Albany heretofore to take away thus
special and unwarranted privilege in the Police
Department have failed. Senator Robb yester-
day introduced bill to make the necessary re-
form, and it is hoped that this time it will pass.
It is matter of congratulation that two OF
the reform bills for Brooklyn, those placing the
County Clerk and the Register on salaries,
evapa uasaod vaafardav nv kn0 Assembly: but
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

Central America constitutes very little puddle.
but its waters contain u number of aspiring frogs.
President Barrios's notion that he Is the biggest s
IN some danger Of being exploded.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

election, or who were reelected in sea.
son TO be present at the organization Of
tho Senate. Again, Senator Sherman,
who served in the Senate from 1861 to
1877. and who returned in 1881 after four
years absence in President Hayos's cabi.
net, is not at the head of any important
committee, while those with less ability
and experience hold leading chair
manships and thus prevent such
men as Sherman and Evarts from
exercising that influence upon legIs-
lation which their great experience
aud talents qualify them for. A system
that olovates length ofservico over brains
may be all right in the bureaucratic gov
ornments of tho old world, but 1t Is all
wrong in this free government. The
evil Is one that should be speedily abatcd,
aud the remedy can only be applied by
the senators. If they wish TO retain the
respect of the people they must show
vigor enough to omancipato themselves
from tho bonds Of musty prescription
aud adjust their rules upon basis Of
plain common sense.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

THE great strike Of tho employees of
the Gould system of railroads has termi.
mated in q substantial victory for tho
strikers. A conference between the gov
ernors and railway commissioners of
Kansas and Missouri on ono hand and
the officials of the railroads resulted in
th6 concession OF more than the strikers
had asked for. This result is one that is
TO be reioiced In. 1t was case in which
labor clearly deserved to win and happily
did so. The strikers conducted them
selves in manly, law-abiding
spirit throughout, aud in conse
quence had the hearty sympathy
and support of the citizens of Missouri,
Kansas, and Texas. They can best show
their appreciation Of their exceptional
victory in now laboring diligently to
forward the vast amounts Of freight side,
cracked all along the various lines. Ship
pers' rights are now entitled to first
consideration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

Frederick Douglass delivered his lecture,
entitled "william the silent" last evening
at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
before a full house. 81 will speak to you this
evening" said Mr. Douglass, 'of great his
torical character; therefore must speak Of a
great people, because only great people can
produce great man" The lecturer reviewed
the history of the Netherlands and of Spain
at the time when Philip succeeded to the con-
troll of tho Dutch government. William the
Silent had long been only an observer OF the
injustice metod out by king, who, tho
speaker said, was not cruel by nature, but
only cruel by grace-the worst kind OF
cruelty" but when once reused Williams
energy and zeal to the cause OF freedom were
as great as his former inactivity. His wisdom
was designated as the wisdom Of reason and
not the wisdom OF feeling" Hollands strug.
gle for freedom was compared to that Of the
great American Revolution and the late re.
bellion, to which Il was Il precursor; and their
great upholder Of freedom 10 Washington and
Lincoln
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
TUESDAY, MARCH II, 1885.

THE new owners of TIE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN assume the responsibilities
OF its. management to-day. Its columns
ysi1f DO largely devoted to promoting tho
best interests of the citizens of Washing
ton. In all respects it will be made a
first class newspaper, worthy OF tho
patronage and confidence of the public.
1t will voice the peoples will upon all
local questions.
In national politics it will be true to its
name. supporting with fidelity and cour-
age Republican principles and policies
In doing this, it will endeavor to en-
force the sentiment expressed by Presi-
dent Cleveland in his inaugural address,
"That every citizen owes to the country
q vigilant watch and close scrutiny Of its
public servants, and fair and reason,
able estimate of their fidelity and useful
ness" :,
In this spirit THE NATIONAL REPUB'
LIcAN will, from time to time, review the
acts and measures of the pre- sent admin
istration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

very large and intelligent audience list.
ened to Rev. Henry Ward Beecher's lecture on
Evolution and Revolution" delivered at the
Congregational Church last evening. The
speaker shows no loss OF vital force with his
advancing years, and still holds his power OF
interesting aud magnetizing his hearers.
Starting ont with Il brief explanation of the
theory Of evolution, he planted himself upon
the advance ground OF u belief in the develop.
ment Of man from lower order OF animal
life subject to such mutations as time may
bring. While this theory was not acceptable
to many, men should bo grateful for any light
which shall relieve the doctrine of creation OF
It's monstTOsitles. II was wrong 10 speak OF
fallen race, and right to speak OF an ascending
race and in this development of species came
the correct conception of the creation. The
destiny Of mankind was however, of more i'm
p0rlancc than its origin IL mRttcred little
from what source the human race had sprung,
but It was essential that II should be correctly
taught how to live.
Mr.. BceCher then went on to speak OF the
objections that were raised by church people
to the doctrine Of evolution. lie maintained
that II did not dctract from the value of the
Bible, because II set aside some OF Its historl-
cal allegations. man has the Bible in his
hand rs he has nature, TO Gull from, selecting
the wheat from the chat. Christianity had
nothing to fear, but everything TO hope, from
the doctrine OF evolution. II does not destroy
the existence of God. While the doctrine of
evolution destroys the doctrine Of particular
design, II does not impair the doctrine of gem
era design, This doctrine does not do away
with the necessity of prayer, Prayer is u
communion with God, and not organized
spiritual bGggary
lie maintained that there was no original
sin. no original righteousness any more than
there was original larithmetiC Man could not
lose what he did not possess, aud Adam had
nothing 10 lose. He did not fall, for II he fell
at all he fell up. Man, growing from the nni
NAL, was continually developing something
higher, and his life here was constant strug'
gle, lie closed with a glowing tribute 10 the
religion, not Of tho future, but now of us, II Il
be tightly graspcd and applied, and which
sooner or later would exert its influence on
mankind for their spiritual advancement.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

q. l.. WRIGHT, secretary OF The executive
committee of western waterways, left Tor New
York last evening.
CAPT. GEORGE A. STEVENS, u, s, n. (retlred)
has been lying i'll at the Naval Hospital, but is
now conyalescent.
The Misses Rich, Of New York, relatives Of
MIR, J, Rich, the banker, are making stay of
a few weeks at his residence.
Mr.. BLAINEis looking in magnificent health,
fine spirits and is progressing finely with his
second volume Of history, to which he deyotes
all Of his time not required for recreation and
exercise.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, with Mrs. Manning
and Mrs. Lamont, occupied tho large double
box on the right Of the stage at Albaugh's
opera House last night. The box was deco
rated with flags and trioolored bunting.
Hon. JEFF CHANDLER, Of this city, has been
invited 70 address the mass convention Of the
friends Of the improvement of western water
ways, 10 be held on April and ., under the
auspices Of the Exposition al New Orleans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
THE POLICE AND THE THIEVES.
some or tho Robberies Reported ana
Arrests Made Yesterday.

Arrests Made Yesterday.
Detective Carter yesterday arrested a
young man named Walter Krebbs on the
complaint of Margaret Harrison, 1911
Seventh street, for stealing from money
drawer $50 on or about the sth instant.
The circumstance as stated by the youth
to the police was that while the police
were in Mrs. Harrison's house on that
instant Krobbs discovered the KEYS in tho
drawer, which Mrs. Harrison claimed was
in the pocket of her apron, and that he
took tho money out for safe keeping.
Tho detective, however, discovered that
no bought n suit Of clothes at Sakss store,
aud took trip to Philadelphia, and re-
turned hero day or so ago, when ho put
him under arrest.
Miss Elizabeth Varnoy, 1913 Fifteenth
street, reports stolen from her house on
tho 18th instant n blue silk skirt; value,
| $40.
Miss Clara Wright 1926 Sixteenth
street, reports stolen from her house
Wednesday n diamond ring with three
stones; value, $40.
David X. Haokman, 10 Massachusetts,
avenue, reports that during Saturday
night the front door Of his Office was
forced open and $l.2o in money was
stolen from n drawer
John Councilman, jr., Tonnallytown,
ID. G., reports stolen from his person on
March 4, while at tho fireworks, lady's
gold watch. chain, aud locket, four gold
rings, and S3i.30 in money; value, $D0,s0,
Mrs Agnes Heron, 511 Second street,
reports stolen from her house on the 10th
instant diamond ring with three stones,
diamond ring with Ave stones, and an
amethyst ring; value, $55.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

In is time the so-called courtesy Of the
Senate came to an end. Under it the
most foolish customs have been fostered.
A Senator is not expected to tako any
prominent part in its proceedings until
about the close of his first term, and no
matter what his qualifications he is not
given an important place upon a commit
tee while there is a senior Senator in
point of continuous service to be pro-
vidod for. Then, If there is a break be-
tween q Senator's first and second term,
he takes his place at the foot Of the list
on the committees with the new members
Of that body. Service and experience
count for nothing unless they are con-
tlnuous. IT, for instance, Senator Logan
should now be returned to the Senate no
would find his places upon the committees
filed by the promotion of Others who
were more fortunate in not having at
this time 10 undergo the ordeal of an
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

For few days past it has seemed that
tho threatened conflict between England
and Russia would probably be avertcd for
the present at least. The Cars pacific
assurances, and the substantial backdown
of the British government from their an
nounced determination to insist upon the
withdrawal of the Russian forces from the
positions now held by them on the border
line of Afghanlstan, seemed TO dissipatc
the immediate danger of q conflict, But
it may well be doubted if the situation
has improved. IL is clear that both ma
' tious are energetically pushing forward
military preparation on a large scale, and
the Russian troops are gathering between
Merv and Pendjoh in numbers that hardly
appear consistent with the peaceful pro-
fessions advanced by Russian diplomats
The tone of the English newspapers shows
profound distrust of Russian intentions.
Tho Russian general komaroff is q bitter
foe of England. He has strong force we'll
in hand, and could very easily make Il
chance conflict with the Afghan outposts
n pretext for rapid movement upon
Herat. Yesterdays London Times
plainly intimstes its suspicion that
he entertains such design, aud then
gives voice to an opinion that is
entertained by that largo body of Eng
lishmon who believe conflict with Rus
sia for the possessi on Of India is inevita-
Bile sooner or later, and might as we'll
come ow as at any time in the future,
Indeed, in saying " If Russia is allowed
to gain the territory by trickery we shall
have war n little lator, only with the
Ameer of AZ hanistan disgusted with our
folly, and Russia strengthened by tho
valuable positions gained" the Times
shows that in its opinion it would be de-
cidedly better for England to engage in
the conflict now than to postpone it, and
in matters OF great moment the opinion
of the Times will be found to be pretty
nearly the opinion of the average Briton.
If the cabled rumor that a fight has ac-
tually taken place between the Afghans
and Russians turns out to be true it will
almost certainly prove to be tho signal
for tho opening Of u desperate and bloody
war, the scope and end Of which no one
can foresee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

yJTANTED--GooD GARDNER TO WORK
w acre for use of comfortable dwelling and
10 acres truck ground, near Washington refer
ence for compete cy, indu try and sobrlrty re-
qulred. Apply to WM. A. MELRoY, attorney
nt-law, 40 In. ay 2-eod
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

CONs1DER RATtONS OF THE TuRCo-AMER-
ICAN TREATY OF 1880.
The Considerations" are we'll worthy
tho careful attention OF every thinking
American. They have been written by
Mr.. Charles Eysmans, acting consul
of Turkey at Baltimore, Nd. The
piece dc resistance of the treaty
is article 4, which, beyond question,
has worked TO tho advantage Of American
citizens. The author says that tho Amer
lean government possesses high sense of
right. Quito true, but whom he goes on TO
say that tho result oil round Is that q oul-
prit sometimes goes unpunished. lie sim
ply begs the question, the more especially
as Ii is admitted on all hands that fower
crimes arc committed In Turkey by Amer
lean citizens than by those of any othor
nation on earth While we admire the
spirit which animates and tho choice Lam
guagc which adorns this pamphlet, We say
emphatically, Let woll alone.'
THE UNKNOWN WAY. By WILLIAM CULLEN
BRYAST. New York! f. +. Houghton 60
William Cullen Bryant's beautiful and
always popular little poem, "rhe I'M
known Way" has been printed In ex
quisite form by Il. T.. Houghton & Co.
Each verso is quantity illustrated, thus
giving additional interest to tho fine
sentiment Of the poem. The binding, IL
white and gold, Is triumph of art, aud
the little volume will bo delightful
souvenir to young and old.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
W4yTED--HELP.

WA NTED-LADfEs AND GENTLEMEN
w ut once IN city, town, or village, to take
| light. pleasant work at their own homes dis
| tance no ODjcctlon)i work sent by mall; can he
done during leisure hours or a' STEADY employ
ment; az TO 90 u day can he quietly made; no
canvassing or fill Information please address
| GLOBE MANUFATuRING Co, 1853 MIX st.,
/ pOstOn Mass RON D.3dl. fe2Ss. T.. .th-l Ht
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
Tho Virginia CounOn Tia, Cuses.

The four cases, entitled PoindeXter against
GreenhOw White against Grccnhow, Carter
against Greenhow, and Moore against Green
now which are known as the Virginia coupon
tax cases, and which were assigned for argu-
ment at the foot Of the call in the Supreme
before Wednesday or Thursday. In view OF
the importance of the questions involved tho
court yesterday gave notice that twelve hours
would be allowed for the argument 30 that the
cases will consume the remainder of this
week and perhaps one day Of next. 1t is ex.
pGoted that there will be q notable array OF
distinguished counsel, including Wm. l.. Roy
Swaync, and senator Eyarts for the bondhold
ors aud Mr. H. 4, Merrick, Attorney General
Blair, of Virginia, and Hon A. IL. Garland
NOW United States Attorney General, but ap
pearIng in his private capacity ior the state
Of Virginia
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
DosrorFIoE NOTICE

NbO9lOI fiSI NOilNrA
Letters for Europe need not be specially d.
psStsd for dispatch by SnE RSrSIHr v steamer In
as all Transatlantic mails are forwarded by the
fastest vessels available.
will close (PRohPTLY In all casesj NJ this ONCE
WEDNksDAY.-At $3.50 A. m for Europe, per
steamship oregon, via Queenstown Qetters for
Germany, &C. must he directed ''per Oregon ";
at ;I;iO q, m. for dermany. &c. per steamship
FuldR, via SO champion and Bremen (letters
for Great Brtsin and other European cOun-
tries must be directed per Fulda"(i at 1890 p,
y j. oteri, via New Orleans
THuRsDAY.-At 4i3O a. IN. for France, Ger
mouth mouth @ G6eRfsours R5 s and aMbuTs b 5etSrs M rS iSr
Great Britain aud other European countries
M. MO Tor Venesuea and Curacao, % Per - steamship cams
GSnP9i tv A. l233 ~ M vd 9r Enr9 per
at 40 p. m, for Cuba and Porto Rico via liza.
vanai and for .Cnmpeche, Chiapas,, Tahasco,
Wa Washinston % tleitrrs % for P other % Meaaan states @
must be directed per City Of Washingi9n'p d
m foi RS @Ss indss si VIA
~ Thomas; for Brazil and the La Plata coull'
tries, via BLaz.l per steamship Merrimaok,
America and the south Pacific ports per
sieamshlp Colon via ,AspinMell Qett r. for
a. m. for Hayti, per steanlship Ailsa; ut / p
N, for Trinidad direct, per steamship Cobah
NJ " II lils lOI 4NtMlOullulhlluiN wa iihllluAs
| SATURDAY. AT a. m. for Europe, per team
ship Germgnc, via Queenstown at a. m foi
Belgium direct, per steamship Rhyn and, via
Antwerp Qetters must be directed per Rhyn
land'Dt at q u, NJ. for scotland direct, pei
steamship Clrcassia, via Glasgow Qetters mus
be directed per Clre essiA'G ~ y a. m. fol
Jamaica. per steamship Edith Goddeni ut o u
m. for Europe. per steamship Rheln. via
southampton aud Bremen; at ! y. m. for th'
| Vineyard Islands, per steamship Rormuda
! at 1870 D. IN. for Cuba ami Porto Rico, PEE
steamship Saratoga, via Havana.
Malls tor China and Japan, per steamship CITY o
| Posing (ya San Ffanclsco), close horj
| March *2Sa o y. m. Malls for Australia, New
| Zealand Sandwich and FIJI Islands. per steam
! ship city of sydney (vla ban francscO), clos
| here April - at p. m, Tor on arrival at Nov
York ofsteamship Republic with British mall
| for Australia
fThe schedule of cloiing ofTrans. Pacific mail
| Is arranged ON the presumption Of their unln
| terFnpted overland transit TO San Francisco
| Mails nom the east arrlylns on TGhr at Sal
[ FranclscO ON the day of sailing OF steamers ar
dispatched thence the saue day M
| HENRY q, PEARSON, Postmaster
PosToTEIoE, NEW HoRk N.Y. March ~, 1859
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
DEPARTMENr NOTES.

The receipts from internal revenue ycster-
day were sGOO,997 and from customs, sjO9, 1873.
The issue OF standard silver dollars from the
mints during the week ended saturday was
SOS, DgI, aud during the corresponding period
last year s2l5i i07
The statement of the United States treasurer
yesterday showed gold, silver, and United
states notes in the treasury ofa total value Of
sl1s, ,067, ,gD7, including gold coin and bullion
S2i0, ISL So: silver dollars and bullion, s15S,.
SjSb30
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

TINwo SUITES OF HANDSOMELY FUR
4 nlshed parlors' also other rOonsi all mod
ern improvements; excellent location. opposite
1.1n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

Maurice Pixies Comedy Company drew two
large audiences to Herzog's Museum yesterday.
The play given was "All that Glitters is Not
Gold" IN which Mr. Maurice Pike aud Miss
Mile saGkett took the leading parts The
play ran smoothly and afforded Intense enjoy
inent TO the audience. Lost in London; or, u
Miners Wife, will be produced. Reserv cd
seats may be secured six days In advance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

THE first battle between the Cavalier
and Pilgrim forces was decided yesterday
in tho nomination of commissioner of
internal revenue. The Cavaliers head
fell in the basket. Randall & Co. had
tho best of this contest with Carlisle, Nor
rison, Blackburn. ct al.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

Mr.. APPOINTMENT CLERK HIGGINS
bids fair to bo state if not a national
issue. Tho fight, OF which he is the
ostensiblo center, is really between Cor.
man and Whyte for the Maryland senator
chin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17

The sensational and spectacular drama OF
Jack shcppard"-a new London version
was handsomely presented at Barton & Logan S
Dime Museum on the avenue yesterday by
Minnie Oscar Gray and W. r stephens, sup.
ported by their own talented company aud
splCndidly educated dogs,