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National Republican., 1885-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.

The reappearance of Mr.. Neil Burgess at
Ford's tonight will be greeted with pleasure
by his numerous friends in this city. "Vlm"
will be Tecollected as one of the most laugh
able pieces ever produced here. 1t is
story of New England home life, and the
chief interest centers around Mrs. Putty, one
of those self reliant, emphatic matrons who
wants and generally gets her own way in
everything. Mr.. Burgess has studied the de-
lineatlon of female characters witb,grcat care
as his success in "Widow Bedott' and
"Yim" testify. His impersonation is without II
suggestion of coareness, while 1t avails itself
of every opportunity of fun. His company is
said to be an excellent one.
NATIONAL THEATER.
"May Blossom" one Of the greatest successes
of the Madison Square Theater, rivaling in
popularity even Hazel Krke," will be pro-
duced tonight at the National Theater with
the original cast and scenery Among the
wcll-known and efficient actors who will
assist in rendering the play are Miss Georgia
Cayvan, Mr.. Joseph Wheelock, and Mr. Ben
Muginlcy, who of themselves might be sup
posed capable OF carrying to success play Of
Indifferent merit. There is good ground for
believing, however, that MAY Blossom" is a
play of real worth, pure in tone as are all Of
the Madison Square productions.
ALBAUGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Tonight Nine. Ristori opens her season OF
historic impersonation at Albaughs Grand
Opera House, with "Queen Elizabeth" Ris-
tori has long been recognized on both CONT.
nents es a great dramatic actress. This is her
fourth tour Of the United States but 1t Is the
first one in which the great tragedienne essays
speaking in the English language. She will
be ably supported by an excellent company,
under the personal supervision of Mr.. Joseph
Brooks. of the firm Of Brooks q Dickson. In
addition TO the rare interest which this en-
gagement possesses as being the first presenta-
ton of the legitimate or classical drama, 1t
win be made an important social event by the
reception the leading society people Will give
the great actress. The heavy advance sale of
seats indicates successful week. The follow.
ing Is the order in which the tragedies will be
given: Tonight, queen Elizabethi" Tuesday
and Saturday night, Mary STUART Wednes-
day, Thursday, and Saturday afternoon,
Marie Antonette;" Friday, Macbeth"
National Republican., 1885-01-19

The bill introduced by Senator Frye to en-
courage the American merchant marine au
thorizes the postmaster general to contract
with ships of American registry to carry the
mails of the United States between any port Of
he United States and any foreign port or be-
tween ports of the Atlantic aud Pacific in
which the vessel touches Mt n foreign port
The contract price is not TO exceed 81 per mile
on the trip each way, and the term Of contract
Is not to exceed four years. The aggregate
amount to be expended for such service s not
70 exceed the gross revenues Of the United
States on mail matter sent TO and received
from foreign countries during the fiscal year
preceding the year in which such contracts are
made, less the amount paid TO foreigners for
transportation Of the mall All vessels en-
gagged in such contracts In time of war are 10
be subject TO purchase or charter by the
United States; and all foreign vessels or sail
ing vessels carrying the United States mails
may be allowed a sum not exceeding the sea
postage now allowed bylaw.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
ABOUT PEOPLE.

SENATOR VOORHEES, will so to indianapolis
the latter part Of this week.
Miss FANNIE FRASKFURTER, OF Norfolk, Va,
is visiting her friends, the Misses Goodman, of
this city.
Mr.. BYRON ANDREWS, formerly the Wash
ington correspondent Of tho Inter Ocean, is in
the city for a visit
PRESIDENT ARTHUR has been compelled to
reconsider his determination to attend the New
Orleans Exposition during February lie
hopes, however to attend the Exposition as
private citizen after the expiration Of his Off
cial term,
CoMMASDER.IN. CHEF Of tho Grand Army Of
Athe Republic, John S. KountZ, arrived last
evening in the city and is stopping at the Riggs
House. the guest OF the Department Of the
Potomac OF the Grand Army Of tho Republic,
He will be rendered banquet this evening at
the hotel.
Mn SAMUEL NJ. YOUNG, Of Toledo Ohio,
and Mrs Young, arrived here Saturday night,
and are the guest Of Chief Justice and Mrs.
Morrison K. Waite, Mr.. Young was one ofthe
earliest settlers In tho Maumee valley, and
when the present chief justice went there in
tho SOS he finished his law studies under aud
later became the law partner of Mfr. Young,
the firm of Young Vnd Waite existing until
about 1854.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
The bankrupt Law.

Why do not the leaders Of the house Of rep
resentatlves put their heads together on Mon
day morning and make straight the way for
the passage OF the bankruptcy bill, which has
already passed the senator IL It is defective,
amend il; If not adopt IT, but In any event
pass it. There Is nothing the country demands
so generally, nothing that congress could do
which would assist more surely In the revival
Of business, and nothing which the house can
80 poorly afford 20 set aside for private or
special interests. s.- Washington Post
These are words of wisdom addressed
to the democratic house by tho national
Morgan of the democratic party. The
Country demands tho passage Of a bank
rubt law. The senate has framed such a
law, and, after careful consideration and
amendment, sent the bill embodying it to
the house for its consideration. There
was ample time last session for its discus
sion aud further amendment, II need be,
but nothing was done upon the subject
except 10 prevent It's consideration. The
Same cowardly course has been pursued
bytho majority Of the house at this ses-
sioa, until II anything is to be accom-
plished II must be done speedily. In the
words Of the Post, IF the bill ia defective,
amend IL IT, .. adopt it, but in any
National Republican., 1885-01-19

Senator Frye has introduced bill to
encourage the revival Of the American
merchant marine by means Of subsidies
for carrying our mails between the
United States and foreign countries.
In this country a prejudice has unz
doubtedly existed for many years against
the policy of granting subsidicSb BY way
Of bounties to ocean going vessels. Sub
sides have been grated by congress in
several instances TO steamship lines, but
from causes not necessary to enter into
here the results s(were not such that the
continued gbod will of the law making
power WAS retained in favor of tho
system.
ySt If the experience and practice Of
Other maritime powers counts for any
fthiug subsidies are necessary condition
to the existence and maintenance OF a
steam merchant marine. England,
France, Germany. and, in fact, all the
European nations of any pretcnsions as
naval powers grant liberal subventions
to their steamship lines, either in the
way of compensation for carrying mails
| or in grants outright. Their return,
aside from the commercial considerations
involved, lies mainly in tho advantage Of
| having at hand numbers of fast powerful
teamers readily available in times Of war
for service as transports and even as war
ships.
1t is not easy to see how we are TO
build up a steam merchant marine equal
to that of tho other eeafaring nations
unless wo are prepared to offer n govern
ment support equal to that extended by
| foreign nations to their own lines. Even
ii we could, by legislation, bring about n
state of affairs under which steamer
could be constructed as cheaply in all
respects upon the Delaware or the Poto-
mac as upon the CLYDE, IL is obvious that
our steamer would still bo at o disadvan-
tage in competing with tho subsidized
foreign steamer.
If it is worth our while to possess a
strong steam merchant marine it is worth
our while to employ all tho agencies
necessary to induce its construction.
There is no very good reason why any
particular repugnance to granting sub
sides should be felt by congress. The
taxes collected by tho government are
collected to be expended for such purposes
as will rebound to the benefit of the
nation. If it is manifest that it will be
beneficial to the United States to
regain our old-time position as a
leading maritime power tho expenditure
of a few millions per annum In subsidies
for the purpose Of bringing 1t about
would surely be as legitimate as is the
expenditure of the vast sums that are
now annually devoted to the erection of
public buildings and the improvement of
rivers and harbors. Congress is not likely
to enact many measures other than the
appropriation bills at this session, but it
would be 4 public benefit if Senator
Frye's bill could form an exception, and
have full and unprej udiced discussion
In each house.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Mrs. McElroy's First Afternoon Re
ception-Tho Blue Parlor Filled
with Animated Croupa.

ceptlon-Tho Blue ParIor Filled
with Animated Groups.
Mrs. McElroys first afternoon rccop-
tion at the white house on Saturday diff
fored from the established order of such
levees in some particulars. Asannounced
beforehand IL was intended that II should
be more in the nature Of the afternoons
at home held by the wives Of judges,
cabinet officers and senators, and the
cards Of those calling were left with the
usher stationed Mt the doorway Of the
red paflor 10 receive them. The conserva-
tory was not open and the doors of the
corridor leading to the east room were
closed, so that after being presented to
the receiving party in tho blue parlor,
the visitors passed on to the east room,
and then, by the door at the end of tho
room, out to the entrance hall. Tho at
tendance was not large, and the brill
liancy was all conferred in the blue par
lor, which was filled with animated
groups durihg tho receiving hours.
Marshal McMichael presented the visit.
ors to Mrs. McElroy, who wore a dress Of
black and white striped silk, with front
of white silk covered with thread lace.
Her assistants were richly attired, Mrs.
McCullooh wearing black waterod silk
and white silk, overlaid with jetted lace;
Mrs. Hatton, black velvet and ietted
lace Mrs. Brewster, black velvet and
iettod lace; Mrs Teller, dregs-o
satin and brocade, with duchesse lace;
Mrs. Nc Michael, blue satin brocaded In
colors; Mrs. Rockwell black satin and
jotted lace; Mrs. Julian James, black and
white silk combined, and Miss Naury,
dark blue velvet.
Several times the line Of entering Wis.
itors was stopped for few minutes and
the ladies given all opportunity to sit and
rest. Among those gathered in the blue
parlor were Mrs. and Miss Frelinghuysen,
Postmaster General Hatton, Mrs. Car
Isle, Mrs John Davis, Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Helyar, the Misses West. Senator
and Mrs. Hale. Miss Heard, Mrs. Sherl-
dan, Lieut.. and Mrs. Greedy, Mrs. Cocke-
roll, Mrs and Miss Dawes, Mrs. Warner
Miller, Miss Churchill, Miss Root, Mrs.
Manderson, Mr.. aud MIRA Dixie, Mrs. Don
Cameron. Miss Rachel Sherman, Mrs.
Angus Cameron, Mrs. McKeever, Mrs
Loring Mrs. Serene Payne, Mrs. Sewer,
Mrs. Myers, Mrs. James Wadsworth,
Miss Cullom, Mai and Mrs. Tucker,
Miss Andrews, Baron Sternburg, Mr..
Greger, Mrs. S. p. Brown, Mrs.
Msgee, Mr.. Campbell, Miss Lena
Porter, Mrs. Koons, Mrs. Dunbar Price,
Paymaster and Mrs. Boggs, Miss Rock
well. the French minister, Mai. and Mrs.
Arthur, Representative and Mrs Boutelle,
Mr.. Slocum, Mrs. Morrill,, Miss Swan, Sem
ator and Mrs. Butler, Miss Bradley, Mrs.
Baxter, Miss Thomas, Mrs. Theodore Ly.
man. Mrs. Ames. Mrs. Yulee, Mrs. and
Miss Curtin, Mrs. and Miss Woods, Mrs
Lydecker, Mrs. q. w. Clark, aud many
others.
National Republican., 1885-01-19

THE international copyright bill intro
duced by Senator Hawley, which is very
similar to the one presented to the house
by Mr.. Dorsheimer, ought to pass 1t
provides that citizens of foreign states
and countries OF which the laws, treaties,
or conventions confer, or shall hereafter
confer ulon citizens of the United States
rights OF copyright equal TO those ac-
corded TO their own citizens, shall have in
the United States rights of copyright
equal to those enjoyed by citizens of tho
United States Little needs to bo said in
its favor. We are the only civilized
nation that encourages literary piracy,
and denies to foreign author the right
Of property in his own work. This is
neither to our credit nor to our profit.
AS the Philadelphia Times puts the case,
"a simple recognition of authors copy
right, being the most honest thing is also
the best thing for authors, publishers, aud
readers, and very necessary thing be-
sides for the honor Of the United States"
National Republican., 1885-01-19

THERE was learned civil service ex-
animation made in New York last week
of candidates for the position of head
gardener in the Central Park. 1t was
conducted by Harvard professor and an
eminent doctor of New York city. None
of the candidates passed successfully the
examination. This shows that there are
points in gardening which a college pro.
fessor and doctor of laws, divinity, or
medicine can give to a plain, practical
man who has followed tho business all his
'lifo. Why would it not have been good
pan for the professor to have examined
the doctor or the doctor the professor,
with q view to the appointment of one of
them to the vacant position? The salary
is $1,000 year, which is quite equal to
tho salaries of most college professors.
and will exceed the average incomes of
doctors of law, divinity, or medicine who
could afford to act us civil service ex-
aminers.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
2NaREss has pending before it a bill

NpNGREss has pending before it a bill
Which, in all common decency, should be
passed atf once. This Is the bill to re-
appropriate the money due the members
of the Greedy expedition to Lady Frank
lin bay for their Communication Of rations
and fuel during the years that they were
absent, which money was duly appro-
priated during those years, but is now
unavailable by reason of the balances
being covered into the treasury. The
brave men who survived their fearful
double peril of cold and starvation. need
the pitiful sum Of money due them, and
in almost every case the families Of those
who laid down their lives 80 uncomplain.
ingly are in need which this money will
go far to relieve. Gentlemen, who is the
ono who will distinguish himself by
pressing the bill to its passage?
National Republican., 1885-01-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
No Depression Here.

Here and there weak newspaper has
pershed or suspended its publication dur
ing the season Of depression, and this has
led to the notion, entertained in some
quarters, that newspapers have felt very
sharply the pressure of the times. In
some instances this is manifcstly the fact.
But careful study of the circumstances
will show that whom a journal stops, or
evinces distress, it is generally due to
causes that would be felt whether general
business was good or bad.-NeD York Com
merciaL Advertiser.
National Republican., 1885-01-19

event, pass it," If the democratic ma
jority Of the house is opposed to a bank
rupt law, then let it stand right up boldly
and be counted against it, but not attempt
to defeat it by indirection. On this, as
on other important measures now before
congress, it is about time for the demo-
cratic party to have somo positive ideas
one way or the other
National Republican., 1885-01-19
Tun N ArloNA1 SAFE DHposIr
InMpANX

CORNER l5rH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.
PERPETUAL CHARTER, ACT OF CON
GRESS, JANUARY ~, 1867.
Cnpltal
FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF VAULrA
BENJAMIN T.. SNYDER, President
CHARLES O. GLOVER, Of Riggs " Co., Vice
r. IAWWASoN RIGGS, Treasurer.
ALBERT l. STURrEYANr secretary
g. 10, NYMAN, Asst Bec'y.
DIRECTORS
BENJAMIN r. Snyder. Charles q Glover
n. LAwrAsOn Riggs, Henry a. Willard
Albert L. SturteYant, JOhn II, Rodgers.
John q. Parke. de22mwf
National Republican., 1885-01-19

= THE British troops marching across tho
desert for tho relief of Gordon are re-
ported to have suffered great hardships
from thirst and heat. 1t is expected in
England that news Of hard fighting will
bo received this week, and anxiety as to
the result is general. The experience
gained in lighting Osman Digna's Arabs
near Suakim last year shows that Wolse-
ley's opponents are by no means con-
temptble, and there is good ground for
tho concern felt as to tho result of the
first general encounter.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1885.
THE Pennsylyania railroad now carrie

THE Pennsylvania railroad now carries
emigrants from New York and Philadel-
phia to Chicago for 81. Some Of tho
steamship lines charge but S. for steorago
passage from Liverpool to Now York, so
that just now tho emgrant can travel
from England to Chicago for the tri1iyg
sum of $9--chcap enough to inducg' an
emigration boom at once.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
Dakota Must be Admitted.

Dakota must be admitted. If she is not
admitted the responsibility lies with the
party in power. II that party is willing
to take the responsibility on the ground
that the admission of the state would in
jure their prospects politically, then they
will have to suffer the consequences of
the future when Dakota will control as
many votes in the electoral college as
Virginia or South Carolina.-MinneapoHs
T,tbuOo
National Republican., 1885-01-19

Tonight at llerzog's Museum the famous
Pauliqe Markham will begin an engagement
of single week. The first three days will be
devoted to the fearful and pathetic drama Of
East Lynne" The balance of the week the
"Tickct.oi- Leave Man" viii hold the boards
During this engagement the Pauline Will be
supported by Mr. Randolph Murray and her
own company Of selected artists. New scenery
has been painted for the dramas, and they
win be correctly and effectively mounted.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
.SPECIAL NOTICES.

Y-Sys CHURCH CHORAL UNION, SEASON
baSs dsSns I IfiSnd sa ssT seaS9n ,b S the
tiun Of Mfr j. W. Robiuson on MONDAY
~ ENING, JANUARY 10, IN calvary CHURCH.
Eighth and II streets. Persons who attended
tile instruction of Mr.. Robinson last year, aud
others who are familiar with the rudlments OF
music, are eligible for this center, which Is the
senior (ndvanccl) center. Three Centors Will
meet ~ last year for the Junior Grade on Iues-
byterian Church, II street, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth; "Wednesday. January 21, In the
Christian Church. Vermont avenue, between n
and o. and Friday Ia the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, Ninth street, between q ana N. The
course Will consist Of eighteen weekly lessons
last year, ut 81 for the course. Members OF the
Senior Grade 81 90 each, and Will have the prlyi
lego Of attending one oftue Junior Ceutcrs with
out extra charge. A center Will be organized sat
urday evening, Jauuary2 -, in the Filth baptist
Church, ID street. between Fourth and Flth
southwest, iu1N.St
National Republican., 1885-01-19

THE return Of Senator InRallswill afford
much pleasure. to the republican party at
large but 1t is doubtful If the democrats
will share largely in this satisfaction.
They have too much reason to dread the
effect of the keen logic and bitter sarcasm
which the Kansas senator has at such
ready command. Nr. Ingalls, is one of
the growing men Of the country, and has
already pehieved reputation of which
his y.ste may we'll be proud.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
Looking for n Crumb.

The colored man who explains at length
to the democratic leaders that the appoint
ment of some members Of his race to good
offices would have an elevating effect on
the colored voters, is very sure that such
an appointment in his case would have a
very elevating effect on one colored
yoter.-PittSJurg Dispatch.
National Republican., 1885-01-19

Davis was an oath breaker, conspirs-
tor, and a traitor, and the democratic
leaders in that state are oath breakers,
couspiratorS, and traitors-a considerable
number of them being also assassins.
1t is natural that such people look upon
such man with great admiration.-New
York Tribune
National Republican., 1885-01-19

We add our voice to the cry that is
now being raised in favor of making Miss
Kate Field governor of Utah. If she
can rule as she writes she would make
the old saints just get up and howl
Kansas City journal.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
Other Evldsncs called For.

1t is said that there is much less drink
ing now than formerly among members
of congress. This is very gratifying
statement, but there Is little in the de-
bates in that body that would go far to-
ward proving it.-PiASburg Commercial
Gdsette.
National Republican., 1885-01-19

The public amazement at tho i'm
pudence of the usurper Haines is only
exceeded by their astonishment at the
puslllanimity of the democratic members
for toierating the fellows high-handed
conduct. Ifthey had the spirit Of mice
they would bounce him.-Chicago Tribune,
National Republican., 1885-01-19

Mr.. st. John says there is nothing to
convict him of dishonor except tho let
ters of Mr.. Legate. He is mistaken. We
can admit Legate to be saint, and still
prove st. John to be scoundrel.-t
Louis Globe. Democrat
National Republican., 1885-01-19

THE "bosom friend" Of Mr.. Cleveland,
Mr.. Dorsheimcr, of New York, Is said to
have outlined the policy of the next ad.
ministration on the tariff 10 the running
debate of Saturday in the house. If Mr..
|Uiieveland ~ bosom friend, If Mr.,
sheime5pis that friend, and if Mr..
'eland I has confded to his bosom
I'D hisiviews on the tariff, then there
I q ~-atStaling their free trade sympa-
thYes While the ''ifs" are numerous
they are we'll worthy the consideration
Of Mr.. Randall and his wing of the
democracy. AS was remarked during
the debate, only the free trade side of
the democratic party was heard from.
Perhaps Mr.. Watterson and his crowd
are right in asserting that Mr.. Cleveland
is q free trader. We shall very soon
know from Mr.. Cleveland himself
National Republican., 1885-01-19
Ohio Again In Front.

Ohio leads the world. She had more
murders and u smaller proportion of hang
ings in 1884 than any other state
Minneapolis Tribune.
National Republican., 1885-01-19
DosToFFIcE NOTICE

Letters for Europe need not be specially d.
reced Tor dispatch by any particular steamer in
order TO securesneedy delivery at destination, as
all Trans-Atlant.J mails are forwarded by the
hstest vessels available.
Foreign malls for the week ending January "a
will close (PRoMPrLH in all cases) AZ this ofiice
TuEsDXY,-At 10 a. m. for Central America
Colon, Via Aspinwdii letters ior Mexico must
be directed per Colon, y at I p, m, for the
iiarbedos and Martinique; at pi m. for Cape
Hayti, -. Domingo, aud Turks Island, per
steamship SantO Domingo.
WEDNESDAY.-At $50 a, m. for Europe, per
steamship Oregon, via Queenstown,
THURSDAY AT $50 a m. for Europe, per
steamship City OF Montreal, via Queenstown
1t 1880 p, m. for Cuba and Poro Rico, via Ha'
Vana, and for Campeche, ChinpNs, rabnscO,
and Yucatan, Mexico per steamship city Of
Alexandria Nelters TOT other other Mexican States
'7t nt ESQ D. 'i IN. for TruSiiS and Rnatan II per
steamship s. 4 j. Oterl, via New Orleans; at
p. m. for ~. Plerre-Aliquelon, via Halifax.
FhGpAY.--At o p, m. Tor Newfoundland, via
SATURDAY AT $50 a. m. for Europe per
steamship BrittanIc via Queenstown; at $50
a m. fpr belgium direct, per steamship West
eruland, via Antwerp Qolters must be directed
"per Westernanl'p at o a. m. for Scotland
u OBO u. m. for Newfoundland, per steamship
ra9da ~ iyGrgs g. n. for EpEoPe per steam .;
1li,iO u. m. for Jamaica, savanlla, &c, per
steamship Ailsa; ut 1870 p. m. for Cuba aud
Porto Rico, per steamship Niagara, via Ha-
sUNDAY.-At 1880 p. m. for Honduras and
Livingston, per steamship City OF Dallas, via
Mails for China and Japan, per steamship
ArahiG tyla san ,ErHnncs!seol close here here
Healand Sandwich and Fiji Islands, per steam
ship Australia via san Franeso9), close
York Of steamship Germanio with British
mails for AustraliaL
ig ARRANGED on the presumption OF their unln-
National Republican., 1885-01-19

SSFINHE TREMoNT."-rHIS HOUSE HAS
l. been repapered and ropainted, and In
every way put in frstClass order. 1t Is the cool.
est and most desirable place 10 board In the city
Terms S26, $50, $40, and $40 per month House
and hall heated by steam.