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National Republican., 1885-11-28
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TEL I'm IStCN OF TIE liN LES
MIR. Springer aud MR. Carlisle Uonfar-
what the Former suyA
Representative Springer has hal . loug
interview with Speaker Carlisle at the Rlgg'
House with reference TO the revision o! the
House rules for the coming session. The
conference was informal aud friendly an1
the whole subject matter was carefully can
vGsscd. Representative Wilson, Of West
Virginia, dropped in while the matter was
being discussed, and made some suggcs-
tons. Mr. Carlisle agreed with Mr..
Springer In the obvious necessity of the
revision, and coincidod In many Of the
propositions advanced by him. Both were
of the belief that the labOrs of the apprO-
pliations committee should be lessencl, aud
IL was deemed advisable to relieve the com
mittee of the appropriations relating to the
War; Postoflice, and Navy Departments,
and to turn these matters over to
their respective committees. That Is,
to give to the military committee
the fixing Of appropriations for military
establishments, public defenses, and West
Point academy bill; to the naval committee,
appropriations relating to naval establish
mCnts, the naval academy at Annapolis, and
Y
committee appropriations pertaining to that
Office. The proposition to keep of legisla-
ture riders from the appropriation bills was
concurred IN, and It is very probable that
during the next session no appropriations
will be made until the laws authorizing
them have first been regularly enacted.
There was an exchange of ideas on other
matters which Mr.. Springer thought ought
to be revised, but on which Mr.. Carlisle did
not show an inclination to commit himself
| though lie was hearty In his Commendation
Of most Of the Illinois congressmaus rec
commended revisions Of existing ruics.
! A REpuBIICAN representative called on
| Mr. Springer ut the National Hotel after
the Riggs IL use conference.
"Do you expect by the revisions of the
| rules to curtail Mr.. Raudalrs innuenceW
| he asked
81 do not desire to curtail auyboy's in
| fucnce," replied Mr.. Springer. ~ want to
facilitate the business Of the House. | don't
want IL to he said that it is any particular
members House. / desire it to be the
| nHtion's.n
"Do you not think it will dlsarm Mr..
| Randall Of powerful weapon ~
"Oh, I'm not looking to ANYTHING of that
| Kind hut III say IL will quietly decrease
| the labors Of his committee. IL Is to re-
| licNc the appropriations committee Of great
| deal Of hard work, ard to facilitate the
business Of the House that the revision OF
the rules is prcpoecd.n
"Do you think Mr. Carlisle is entirely in
| sympathy with the movemcntY'
"Wcll, / had talk with him to day, aud
hc assured me that he was in accord with
me in mcst Of the proposed changes aud
| firmly believe he is.n
National Republican., 1885-11-28
The Agricultural Department.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: ! am
truly thankful to your paper for publish
ing the admirable address of Prof VIM.
Saunders before the meeting Of the Ma
tional Grange at Boston; IL contains much
interesting instruction; but his paper does
not start at the beginning Of that useful
department. In 1887 Congress passed an
act declaring "that there shall be ap-
pointed In the patent Office a clerk to be
dcnominated the agriculturlst,' who
shall, under the direction of the commits
sioner Of patents, superintend the collec-
ton and distribution of seeds and plants,
and whose salary shall DO 81 900 per annum;
and two laborers shall be employed, at
S4O0 salary each, to aid in distributing seeds
and plants.n And for this "agricultural
establishment" 5000 were appropriated
the first year. That was forty-oight years
ago. This paragraph may serve as good
preface to Mr.. Saundcrs's excellent ac-
count of that department this year-at the
present time. ID. IS. &.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

A largely attended meeting Of the Healy
branch Of the league was held last evening,
Peter Mccartney, the president, in the
chair, and John II. 0'Brien, secretary. A
number Of new members were elected and
several subscriptions (promises at the late
mass meeting) were handed the treasurer,
Mr.. Mcintyre. Committees were appointed
to visit the officers Of the sister Irish organ
izations to enlist their cooperation In con-
nection with the lecture OF Hon. A. NJ.
Kelley, and the secretary was instructed to
extend special invitation to Capt. Murphy
to have his company, the Emmett Guard,
appear at the lecture in uniform.
The pastors Of the churches were also In
cluded In the invitation to attend the lee
ture. A committee which was appointed
to draft resolution on the death Of the
Vice President reported the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That, in common with their fel-
lowcitizens throughout the land the members
of the Healy Branch of the Irish National
League sincerely join in the universal sorrow
which now pervadeB over the great calamity
that has beiallen the country in the uneX-
peeted demise of Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks,
Vice President of the United States, aud the
practical and steadfast friend of ireland during
The whole of his natural life.
Appropriate remarks were made by sew
eral members upon the resolution.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
TELEGRAPnlC TIME.
How the Correct Hour is Known in
the Departments.

HOW the correct HOur IL Known IN
the Departments.
The recent action OF Chief Clerk You
mans, of the treasury, in enforcing the
rule that clerks shall be at their desks
promptly at 9 o'clock In the morning, re-
minds one that there Is no city In the coun-
try where having the correct time receives
go much attention as in Washington. The
clock at the national observatory, which
is connected with the Western Union Tele-
graph Company's wires and gives the noon
signal all over the country, is also CON
nected with several hundred other clocks
through the government departments, and
is substantially duplicated as to the accu-
racy of its time. The new pension Office
building has sixty OF these clocks placed
through various portions of the building,
and there arc hut few public buildings that
arc not now provided for In the Treasury
Department building another one of these
clocks will soon be placed in the vestibulC
of the north entrance, where it will be in
full view Of t0rdy clerks, who will have q
sicliening feeling come over them when
they. see the hands pointing to 9:l0, and
think Of the card of warning they will re.
ceive from the chief clerk later in the day,
saying II must not be repeated.
The scene about these clocks at noon is
an interesting one. A group of clerks al.
ways come with watches in hand and wait
until the sun is exactly over the seventy
fifth meridian, when the minute and second
hands of the clock, 1; it be either fast OF
slow, will give Jump to the exact hour,
and all these several hundred clocks then
show the same time without a seconds
difference. Then the watches are corrected
and regulated. These clocks are Of the
Ordinary kind, and those who control the
patent for regulating them by electricity
refuse to sell them, except to the govern
ment, which pays sos piece for them, but
charge yearly rental Of $40, which in
cludes keeping the wires which connect
them in repair.
Besides the clocks as a means OF getting
the exact time, thereis time ball surinount
ing the State, War, and Navy Department
building, which can be seen over large
portion OF the city, and by which innumera
bic watches are regulated
This matter Of having the precsie time
has become epidemic, and there is nothing
the government clerk prides himself NOR,
on than to show his fellow SCRIBE when thC
noon time is announced, that his watch hal
not varied since the day before, and is a.
regular as the sun ITSELF
National Republican., 1885-11-28
The Stone Estate ResoId.

Senator John Sherman, as trustee for a
syndicate, has transferred to Alfred NJ.
Hoyt, for 800, ,593.4s, the entire ground in
the subdivision Of Columbia Heights, which
fronts onl}oundnry street, between Eley-
enth and Fourteenth streets extended. This
sale also includes four lots on the south
side Of Clifton street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets, and the building site at
the corner of Boundary and Fourteenth
streets, adjoining to the south the residence
of Mr.. A. L. Barber. The price paid aver
ages a little over seventeen cents foot. A
deed has been placed on record, by which
Mr.. Hoyt transfers TO Senator Sherman an
undivided half interest in the same prop
erty, the consideration not being given.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
\ M1NernrI,a IAw aui-r.


How Carl Rankin Settled mn Injunction
Case without LAWYERS.
The return Of Carl Rankin with the min
stfel company to which he has been nomt-
nolly attached as partner aud leading per-
former all season, but wos prevented from
playing by nm injunction obtained at the In
stance Of rival company, recalls the fact
that, in this city, he broke the spell that
had kept him In enforced idleness. It was
during the engagement here Of the Thatcher
combination. which claimed Rankin's SER
vices under n contract, but refused TO as
sign him,to duty, that he presented himself
at FoId's Opera House and demanded his
release or to be allowed TO play. This being
refused he proceeded to New York, where,
the facts being laid before the court, the in
junction was dissolved. Mr.. Rankin at
once Joined his company, with which he
plays here at Albaugh's next week.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

AT meeting of the executive committee
of the Grand Lodge Of Good Templars held
last evening at the residence of Grand Wor-
thy Chief c. N. Whitney, iii II street, the
following were adopted:
Whereas DR.. Charles ,. Purvis, Of tho board
of trustees of the public schools, has brought
before that body the following:
Resolved, That this board respectfully but
earnestly urge upon the commissioners of the
District the importance OF securing the pas
sage Of q law making the selling of intoxicat-
ing liquors or tobacco In any form, especially
cigarettes, to minors under the school age OF
II years punishable otfcnse."
And whereas We as q temperance organiza-
tion, comprising over 1000 members, are In
hearty sympathy with this proposition; there
fore,
Resolved by the executive committee of the
Grand Lodge of Good Templars, That we will
cooperate with the commissioners In urging
this matter upon tine attention OF Congress,
and pledge the. faith of the order OF Good
Templars in this District to the effort TO pro-
cure such legislation.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

Consul General Sutton, in a report dated
Matamoras, Mexico, Nov. @, embodylng a
statement Of the exports of Mexico for the
half year ended Dec. 81, 1884, states that
the sugar exports, which for the preceding
five years averaged S272, 900, have steadily
decreased to $4,000 for the half year, and
have ceased to be important. This is due to
the opening up. of new home markets by
the railways. Most of the sugar now eX-
ported, Mr.. Sutton thinks, goes from Vera
Cruz to be reimported at Paso del Norte.
The changes wrought by the American rail,
ways are further shown by the increase OF
exports from Paso del Norte. These for
the last half Of 1875 amounted to Sl2,507 in
value, while for the last half Of 1884 they
aggregated So, 100000.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
OUR THEME TO-DAY

Is Cvercoats. Our stock is
large and varied, and, as
newspaper space is expen-
siVe, we must limit our
selves to talking to you
about one thing at a time.
We do not say to you that
we have more OVercoats
than all the other clothing
houses combined. It would
not be true if we did; but
we do say, and stake our
claim to honesty on the
truth Of our statement, that
we have as large a variety,
as well selected an assort-
ment, as elegantly cut,
made, and trimmed stock
of OVercoats for Men,
Youths, and Boys as those
who make higher claims
can show you, and at prices
fully rs per cent. below
what you have heretofore
paid for goods of the same
quality. In saying this we
do not ask you to take our
unsupported statement, but
we wish to remind you in
the most respectful manner
that you have every oppor-
tunity of inquiring into the
correctness of our claim.
Look around, exercise your
faculties, judge for your
selves, post yourselves on
the value of goods. If you
do these things, and the saw
ing Of money is any consid-
Grafton to you, you will
quickly decide where your
best interest lie. In sub
mitting to you through the
papers our claim to selling
fine Clothing at popular
prices, we use plain and
simple language. We en-
ploy no man of lett ers
to use obsolete words
and high sounding Latin
phrases with W h G h to
mystify you. Truth lends
us force. We need no scribe.
We have Overcoats for sale
in all weights, colors, styles,
and fabrics, ranging in price
from 81 to $40. No ready
made Overcoat is worth
moro. We respectfully in
vite you to examine our
stock. We know too well
what is due to an invited
guest to treat you otherwise
than with courtesy and re-
spect, whether you como to
look or buy.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

IDeviTs Lake (Dak.) Inter Ocean.I
BUTTE, Mont, Nov. 14.-Commissioner
Sparks recent ruling In reference to cutting
timber on public lands for mining uses has
caused intense excitement throughout
Montana. II enforced 1t will close up the
mines and force the smelters to shut down
practically shuts the miners and mining
companies out from timber and will compel
thousands to leave the country. Petitions
are being signed in every camp In the terri
tory for the abrogation of the order, and a
committee Of prominent mining mon will
take the petitions to Washington and more
fflly present tho claims of the miners
National Republican., 1885-11-28

Not one whit behind The President, our
A. Kaufman makes 'proclamatlon." A.
Kaufman's proclamation is important and
calculated, quite as much as our Chief Mag
istrate's, to promote the happiness of the
community. II relates to blankets, wraps,
bed comforts, and other indispensable requi-
sites Of the season. Moreover, and finally,
these are offered at such prices as would
not for moment be considered elsewhere
Is II Unnecessary to say that A. Kaufman is
ever visible at 1911 and 1913 Eleventh street
sOutheastp
National Republican., 1885-11-28

The Secretary Of the Treasury has affirmed
the action of the collector OF customs at
Baltimore in assessing a capitation tax on
account of Ave alien passengers who ar
rived at that port from Halifax, n. s., per
steamer Peruvian, on her trip from Liver
pool. The Secretary holds that the eX-
emption under section 23 of the shipping
act, OF alien passengers from contiguous
territory, applies only TO such passengers as
are brought by vessel beginning Its voyage
In the Dominion of Canada or port OF
Mexico and terminating 1t at port Of the
limited Stntps
National Republican., 1885-11-28

Consul General Sutton has sent to the
Department Of State translation of the
action OF the presidency of Mexico creating,
in conformity with the law enacted last
December, the geudarmenia fiscal or GUS
toms police, The force is n formidable one,
consisting of one commander-in-chlef, three
division commanders, and one hundred aud
twenty-six subordinate officers Of various
grades, and six hundred and eighty inspec-
tors of the first and second class. The pay
Of this force amounts TO $G3O,0OO annually.
The field Of its operations is limited to the
northern frontier
National Republican., 1885-11-28
a FRIENDS ALLEGED PERFIDY.
william u. Horton Arrested on u
Charge of Assault on Mrs. NJ. Ii.
DuChley.

william u. Horton Arrested on u
Charge of Assault on Mrs. NJ. ID.
Duchley.
Michael B. Buckley, watchman in the
surgeon generals Office, on reaching his
home, T22 Tenth street southwest, Weines-
day evening, was surprised at finding his
wife, Annie T., aud William f. Horton,
clerk in the same office, IN what he regarded
as a rather compromising situation. Hor-
ten had been acquainted with Buckley aud
his family since 1872. The parties were
then all living in Boston. The friendship
between the men became strong, and Hor-
ton was looked upon almost as a member
Of the family and was welcome visitor at
oil times. OF late his frequent visits were
looked upon as being extended to Mr..
Buchley's l6-year-old daughter.
Mrs. Buckley Informed her husband
Of Horizons alleged bad conduct,
and Mr.. Buckley swore out Il warrant in
the police court for the arrest Of Horton on
charge Of attempted rape. The warrant
was sent to the fifth precinct to be served.
Horton was not at his Office yesterday eX-
cept for a few moments to obtain a leave of
absence, and was not arrested until late In
the afternoon by Officer Breen. He was
released by order of Judge Smell on giving
$1,000 bail for his appearance at the police
court this morning. Messrs. Thomas
Walsh and p. O'Hare were his bOndsmen.
His friends say there is nothing in the
charge,
National Republican., 1885-11-28

Burglars have turned their attention to-
ward East Washington. Between 12 and 3
o'clock yesterday morning an attempt was
made on Ferd. Franks shoe store, 33i aud
333 Pennsylvania avenue, by prying open
the back shutters of 33l with Jimmy and
cutting out the brick in the rear wall of
3S3. They also pried off the weather board
ing on the east side of the house with the
same instrument. They did not sucreed in
getting into the store.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
ratification of treaty With Siam

The Secretary of State has received,
through the Siamese consul In New York,
the ratification of the treaty recently con
cluded with Siam for the regulation OF the
traffic In liquors In the kingdom of Siam, 1t
prescribes the conditions which Americans
may import liquors into Siam and sell them,
The ratification bears the signature in Sia-
mese characters OF King Chulaloukorn,
National Republican., 1885-11-28
MISS sAXT0N's sOIREE.
a Pleasant Melange of Music and tho
Drama.

Dratnns
Miss Marguerite Il. Saxton, in her dra-
matte and musical entertainment, assisted
by her pupils, was greeted by an onthuses
tic audience at Willard Hall last evening.
At 8 o'clock there was not n seat in the hall
that was not taken. The evening was
opened by the casket scene from the "Mer-
chant Of Venice,n In which Miss Saxton
appeared as Portia. Mr.. Chas. c. Allen as
Bassanio, and Miss Katie Brown us Nerissa
were particularly pleasing In the rendition
Of their characters. As IN all the parts
which followed In which Miss SaXton APP
pcarcd she struck n decided popular vein.
Little Lottic Blandford rs Prince Arthur,
and the closet scene in "liamlet,n with Saul
stein as Hamlet and Miss Annie Rothe
as Queen, was all that could 5hc desired.
Miss SaXton, as Lady Macbeth In the sleep
walking scene, was perfect, and her artistic
and realistic rendering made 1t the event Of
the evening. One of the handsomcst cos
tunes In which Miss SaXton appeared dur
ing the evening attracted particular Htten-
tion for its beauty. II was designed by n
famous New York artist, and the cmbroid-
cry was most exquisite. Miss Eva Mills
rendered selection, and received an Gu.
core. Mr.. L. p. Whipplc sang with his
usual good effect, and Miss Mamie Nor
rice, Prof. Jecko, and John o. Russell
added greatly to the enjoymentof the even
ing
National Republican., 1885-11-28
The Harvey q Holden Partnership.

Thos. Holden has filed bill in equity
against Geo. w. Harvey (both formerly
comprising the firm of Harvey 81 Holden)
Tor the appointment OF receiver and the
Is stated that the partnership was formed In
1867, and charged that the defendant
diverted the proceeds Of the business ia
other than the proper channel and has re-
fused to account for the same.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
A coIored Woman Assaulted.

Wednesday night colored woman named
M. l.. Hoyt was knocked down and robbed
Of her pocketbook containing 30 cents. She
was taken TO her home, 81 7 street, where
her injuries were found TO be serious. Her
assailant is described as q dark-sldnned,
stout-built colored man.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
The Pennsylvania Railroad to Indian
apOlis,

The Pennsylvania railroad will issue
special excursion tickets to indianapolis
Nov, 2s, 20, and 80, good to return five days
from date Of sale, at SIG for the round
trip. The Pennsylvania railroad offers
superior accommodations over other lines
Those Of our citizens who will attend the
funeral obsequies of the late Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks will find IL to their advan-
tage to use this line. The Senatorial COM
mittee and House committee will use the
Pennsylvania railroad. Trains leave the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad station,
corner Sixth aud b streets northwest, at
$50 q. N. and 7;10 p. IN.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
A New Mail Route to Cuba,

The superintendent of foreign mails has
made an arrangement with the Central
American Steamship Company, of Boston,
to convey the mails from Boston TO Havana
and Honduras. The schedule Of the new
service contemplates the delivery OF Bos-
ton mails at Havana in three days, and at
Honduras In six and one-half DAYS.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

District Attorney Worthington states, on
reflection, he is satisfied that ho was unjust
to the jury in the Hamilton case when he
said that he would not oppose the motion
for new trial. There was he thinks, evil
dence upon which verdict OF manslaughter
could be sustained.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

VICTIMS of youthful indiscretons, suffering
from nervous debility, lack OF sell-contidence,
Impaired memory, and kindred symptoms
should send 10 cents in stamps for large illus
tTated treatise giving means OF certain cure,
with numerous testimonials. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, GGJ Main
street, Buffalo, N. Y.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
Tho SnmerfleId nnd Lee TrInIs.

The trial of Louis Somer1eld, indicted
for the killing of his wife and Gotlicb Esen-
braun, was. yesterday, in the criminal court,
set for the Sth of December next, and that
Of Richard j. Lee, also wife murder, for
the 10th Of the same month.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

On account of the pressure of business
the Presidents reception yesterday was
postponed from 1880 to O'clock 1t was
larger In consequence than usual
National Republican., 1885-11-28

The Washington Safe Deposit Company.
Absolute inyulnerobility to fire, and strength
beyond possibility Of question, and 1t is un
doubtcdly the strongest and most absolute fire.
proof building for business purposes in the
District of Columbia. Rents sntes from S. to
slU0 yer year. No. 9l6 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
INC President's ReoeptIon.

BARONESS DE RoTcnRoFF Is n member of
Minnie Madderns "In Spite Of AM company
National Republican., 1885-11-28
DIED.

sMITH-M Z o'clock Tuesday evening. Novem.
Der "a, 1885, Mrs. JANE H. SMITH, widog Of the
late Rev. DR.. John Q. Smith.
Funeral will take place on Saturday, November
2S, ut IL a. M, from her late rpslGCncC Oh New
York avenue. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend. No flowers. @t@
National Republican., 1885-11-28

TICKETS for the Congregational course Of
concerts for sale at Ellis x Co.'S.
National Republican., 1885-11-28
SCBRIFYING GEN. SPARKS.
THE LAND COMMISSIONER AND HIS
LATEST RULING.

An Attorneys Criticism Upon tho
Homestead, Prescription, and Tim
her Culture Laws and the New Iutcr-
probation Thereor--whnt Territorial
Papers Say.
National Republican., 1885-11-28

The New Mexico Customs Police.

| And sell clothing only. Eiscman Bros, cor
| nh and i; Mandatory, II South Howard st.,