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National Republican., 1885-02-20
PENSION orr1cn METHODS.
More Testimony About the Leaves OF
Absence at Election Times.

More Testimony About the Leaves OF
Absence at Election Times.
Tho Warner committee continued the
investigation Of the pension Office yestor-
day. Mr.. c. +. Sawyer, chief Of special
agents division, repeated his opinion
that tho amount Of work performed since
15O now examiners wero added TO the
forco was proportionately smaller than
before. llo was unable TO give any
specific facts to warrant such an opinion,
but said alphabetically that II tho old
force Of PAS examiners disposed OF 5000
cases in year it should, as result Of
additional experience, dispose of 1000
cases the next year. Then when 100 now
men had been added, and the increase
was found to be only per cont, he
found reason for his conclusions, that the
new mon were u millstone around tho
neck" of tho old service Ho did not be-
lievc, rs general thing, that 2i5 men
could do more work than 3O5 but he re-
called an instance where the force OF tho
office was doubled and for several months
thereafter the average monthly results
showed u falling of. The old men were
engaged in teaching tho new cOmers.
George w. Evans disbursing clerk OF
the interior department, appeared bear
ing certain records of his oilco. lie
showed that no paid Special Agent Rath.
bone, Of the pension office. in full for tho
months of September and October, and
for fourteen days In November and thirty
days in December, 1881.
Mr.. Rogers, Of tho committee, read
! from Rathbonc's testimony before the
Springer committee In Cincinnati state
ments which showed that witness was in
/ Cincinnati upon leave during tho first
/ half of October
| Much stress was laid upon this point
and the records were examined narrowly.
| showing beyond doubt that Mr. RGthbonC
/ received pay for the time he was absent
/ during Octohcr-in fact, for the whole
month. Witness sworo that the pay rolls
I for that month had been approved by tho
commissioner, or acting commissioner,
| Of pensions, and were now in the treasury.
/ Upon Cro,s-examination Mr.. Hart de-
/ yelOped the fact that Mr.. Rathbone was
entitled to thirty days leave with pay;
that ho had actually boon absent during
the year forty-six days, of which only
twenty.nine were with pay.
Mr. Comstock. chief of the western di-
vision, pension Office, was recalled. This
official Is the man who was reported TO
have ordered suspension of action on a
case recommended by Congressman lIol-
man, on tho ground that the latter was a
democrat aud that action would increase
his popularity.
Witness denied the story and pro
nounced the statements Of tho witness
iroadus in that regard to be false. No
instructions had ever been given in his
division which could be interpreted as n
warrant for discrimination.
National Republican., 1885-02-20

The house is passing daily one or more
of the public building bills that have
come to it from the senate. We trust it
will not forget that this city is in crying
need of u new postoiiice, that the present
one is disgrace to tho community. and
q striking commentary of the Indifference
of congress TO the wants of the inhab-
tants of tho capital. 1t ought not to be
said to the many strangers who will be
hero on the 4th of March that for two
years more the Immense mail of the gov.
ernment and OF individuals here is to bo
handled in sfre-trap building as danger
Gus as it is ropulsive in external and in
ternal appearance. Let all personal con-
siderations be laid aside, and IN appro-
priation made for this worthy object.
But little time remains for work at this
session, and what is done must be accom-
plished speedily.
National Republican., 1885-02-20
NEXT WIEK'S NTTnACTIONs,


Secretary Chandler gave very handsome
dinner party NJ his residence last evening in
honor of GOyeTnor-eleCt CuTrler, of New
Hampshire, Covers were laid for twenty, the
table beautifully decorated with roses, and in
addition to tho guest OF honor, Gov. Currior,
those present were Secretary Lincoln, Mr.
blaine, Hon, Hannibal llamin, Senator Blair,
senator Frye, Senator Angus Cameron, cN-G0y,
New llnmpshire Representatives Burelgh,
Dngley, Ryan, Keller, GOif aud ll.sCOGG, Nv.
stilhQu llutchlna, Mr. D, ", Mckee, Mr. rOwlo,
uui Mr., Green. LntGr In tue evening an in
formal reception was given TO Gov. Cheno., at
whicha large number of New Hampshire peo'
pie were present,
The President win give n reception to the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston
this evening, Gnd Will give reception to the
general public Saturday evening from to IL
O'Clock,
a fashionable audience gathered in ST.
Pauls Lutheran Church last evening 70 Nit'
ness the narTlOgG Of Mr., AlGXanuGr I, lleusuy
and Miss Lulu Rhculu, IL was nearly 13O
when the bridal couple, preceded by tho
ushGrs the bridesmaid, Miss Julia Schneider,
and the best man, Mt Il. B NoyCs, placed
Themselves under the handsome liOral arch
Alter Rev, Dr. bonner had performed the im-
pressiyG Lutheran ceremony the happy couple
len The church Mcndiosohns wedding
march being played the while, Aher Tecriy-
iug numerous congratulations Mr.. ana Mrs,
llensey len for an extensive tour through the
north, The presents were humorous ana very
elegant, The uSheTs were VIM, lllhbs, &. H..
Rhyom, Edward oyster, and Augustus Francis.
Tho Midnight Dancing club gave one Of
their pleasant dances last evening At Masonic
Temple. Among those preagnl were Misses
liupsmanu, Harvey, Reese, lleAlOn, Bartlett,
Cooper Dempshur, Campbell, and Harris.
National Republican., 1885-02-20

TnE soldiers roll in tho house has not
been subject to changes for political
reasons. 1t is not in tho control OF the
doorkecper, but the salaries of these
worthy officers Of the house are provided
for specifically in one Of the appropriation
bills. The cloven foot of the democracy
appears in the attempt to abolish this roll,
aud TO put these one-armod and one-logged
veterans on the same plane with other
messengers who owe their places to politi-
cal influences. 1t is very doubtful II such
scheme succeeds, but it shows the demo
cratic greed for Office, and the total disre.
gard of that party for all its former pre-
Mentions of love for the soldier. Tho
democrats act as if this was their last
chance to secure office, and there seems
to bo no doubt in the minds of the people
that il is.
National Republican., 1885-02-20
The MorId,s ExposItlon.

A year ago, when the bill to loan the
New Orleans Exposition was undor con-
sideration in the senate, Senator Frye, of
Maine, said:
believe had the honor to present the only
petition that has been presented in favor Of
this appropriation. II came from my own
state, was signed by the governor and several
important officials of tue state, aud was also
signed by the leading manufacturers OF cotton
fabrics. These gentlemen have no special
interest in I.ouisiauN-no special interest in
the EXposition-cxcopt ono Of pure business.
They know perfectly well that tho only place
for the expectation Of the textile fabrics OF this
country, IN the future, is to Mexico and the
South American and isthmian states. They
know that they cannot compete in textile
fabrics, with France, and Germany, und Eng.
land In their own countries. II Is an lmpOssi
bility. Hut hero are all tho South American
countries and Moxico, and the islhmus, wait
ing for us 10 send our goods there They never
will manufacture such goods at least they will
not In tilty years, and our manufacturers Sec
through this Exposition, u good way for bus-
ness, and nothing else under tho sun, and that
is why, without any sentiment but purely as u
matter of business thoy ask that this nppropri-
alton shall DO made. | believe fully that
under this appropriation for this Exposition
which undoubtedly will be n succGss-In con-
noctioD with what may be done for the oslub-
lishmcnt Of shipping lines between here and
South American ports, undor legislation which
this congress will certainly enact into law, w0
we are 10 sec, within four years, n business
commence and grow with great rapidly be.
lgpcn our country and the South American
States.
IL Is gratifying to announce that what
was then predicted is already reality,
and that Spanish America is, as result
of what was displayed at tho Exposition,
making extensive orders for northern
manufactures. One order for furniture
TO tho value of 100000 has already been
sGut 10 an association in Michigan. An
entire plant of machinery has been sold
by man ufacturers Of Iowa. An inquiry
for flour milling machinery has gone
forward to Minnesota. An extensive in
qury for furniture also comes from South
America. The dairy establishments OF
the northwest have already demonstrated
that by use of their improved reiriger-
ating processes they can supply all tropi-
} cal America with buttor and cheese,
These are but the foTeruupers Of still
Amoro extensive orders, which will come
'GNom thosepnsupplied markets before the
'osNSpostion closes. In this respect the
'riaNpostion is far more useful than the
Centennial. Whether OF
II the IN
National Republican., 1885-02-20

The auti.contract labor bill in which
the laboring men of the country have
taken so much interest has passed tho
senate pretty much as it camo from tho
house. A conference committee will
probably agree upon its provisions, and
the bill will become law. While there
is difference of fopinion upon its practical
working, 10 will receive fair trial, and
it is legislation in tho right direction.
No small amount of trouble has occurred
from the attempt made of late to intro
duce the pauper labor of Europe in com.
petition with our own working men,,
These foreigners do not come hero Of
their assr -yel i!ton, and have no s&pecta-
= Ss'So wAlng citizens. They are hold
IA ----!... DoHGsge by. Tho contractors, and
arc to all practical purposes white slaves
TO their task masters. Aside from the
fact that their employment tends to de-
grade our own laboring classes, there is
decided objection to this method of Sc
curing labor. It is to be hoped that the
bill will meet the fullest expectations of
its friends.
National Republican., 1885-02-20

A Mn. FLyNS, n democratic legislator
Of New Jersey, voted against rosolu-
ton passed by tho assembly of that state
declaring that union veterans should not
be removed from federal offices for parti'
san reasons. Mr.. Flynn said he opposed
the resolution because he believed that
to tho victor belonged the spoils,' and / {
lie had friend who wanted place ho
would put him into it If tho best man in
the state had to go. Mr.. Flynn will be re-
incmbered with gratitude by tho demo.
cratic party long after George William
Curtis and its other mugwump allies arc
forgotten.
National Republican., 1885-02-20
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, Iss5.

A TEXAN member advocates an extra
session so that congressman can become
acquainted with President Cleveland. If
this be tho only reason advanced in favor
of an extra session 1t can bo easily dis
penscd with. Democratic congressman
will hang around here long enough after
March to be introduced TO tho prcsi-
dent.elect
National Republican., 1885-02-20

EDITOR NATIONAL REPuBlICAN-DtdrSi Sir: In
tho recent published article on what We
Smoke the writer admits there Is a mate
rial difference in the quality oi paper used In
the manufacture OF cigarettes, bnt claims shat
tho character OF tobacco employed in Rll 10.
cent packages Is so similar that the difference
Is imperceptibla 10 tho consumer, As II yctc.
ran Cigarette smoker ] must emphatiCally
r0pcl such statements, at least as fur as the
Opera PUTS Cigarettes are concerned Tho
tobacco used exclusively In this cigarette has
q moro natural sweet flavor, u every way
cleaner, carries more body, Is n 1ar superior
grade and a hlgh0r cost cigarette than any
other l0-cent package ever offered. A cUuilI.
10 the C0usumOr and unanimously indursOi
by the tobacco trade OF our city. MY motive
for presenting these facts being solely IN the
interes, Of my Acknowledgements smokers, sub
Respectfully yours Truth
National Republican., 1885-02-20
4 Now limitation ON ClaIms.

The general deficiency pill provides that the
several accounting officers Of the treasury de-
pGrImont shall not receive or consider any
claim against the United states unless II shall
hav0 been filed within one year from the pas
sage Of the act, or within live years utter II
arisen under an obligation or liability OF the
United States incurred by authority OF law, or
under some appropriation originally apploa'
bio " the payment thereof
National Republican., 1885-02-20

not it will ever be a success financially is
of minor Importance, for in commor-
cial scuso it is tho grandost display the
world has ever seen, and is doing more
than all other causes combined to supply
new outlets for the surplus products of
our manufacturing states.
National Republican., 1885-02-20
PERsoN1L CoMToRE
USEFUL FEET

Are requisite TO health, hence the highest medl.
cal. Surgical judicial, political, military, and
naval dignltares of this country, representatives
OF leading foreign governments, ana thousands
of other wel.kpOWn persOnngas visit DIR.
WHITE JS SON. 1416 Pennsylvania avenue,
washington, agI a " NoIth Ent9W street, blltl'
Bunl0ns, Diseased Malls, and other foot uilments
Fee, 81 asltting. Established in Washington In
1861
National Republican., 1885-02-20
.osToFFIoE NoTIcE.
viii close (PHoIpTLY in all casesl at this oilioa

Foreign malls for the week ending February 81
viii close (PRoMPTLY In all casesl at this oilico
as follOws'
SATURDAY.-At7a.m m. for Europe. per steam
ship AdratlC, VIA Queenstown LETTERS for
scotland must bo directed ''per Adriatlc'Di
at7 7a m, for Scotland direct, per steamship
FuTnessla, via Glasgow; at q. M for Belgium
direct, per steamship Belgenland, via An
werp Q6tters must be directed per Belgen-
lnnd'G al II a. m. for Europe, per sioRmship
Sllior, via southampton and Iiromeni ~ l;3O
p, m. for Cuba ana Porto Rico, pGr steamship
Newport, via iliayanai AZ 1 ! Il. m. for Para,
Maran1am, ana Cearn, Brazil, per steamship
Malls Tor China and Japan, per steamship city Of
Toxic (vla San Francscol, close mere
Feb,@ 10 ~ Op IN. Mails for Australia, New
Zealand, Sandwich and Eli Islands, per steam
ship Zealendlg (Yla san FrnnclscQ), close
here March " gt Z y, ~, Tor on arrival at NeE
York Of s!eamship Celtic with brltlsh mahS
for AuRlTallal
@The schedule Qf closing ofTrans Pacific malls
iAarTAnged an tho presumption OF their unln'
teTppted overland transit 70 san francisco.
Malls from the cast arriylnS od TINE ~ san
HTnnelsoO on the day OF sailing or steamers are
dispatched thence the same day,
HENRY q, PllARRONi PnAtlRsler,
PosToFEHpg, NEW fpRk, N, frFep' 10 1900
National Republican., 1885-02-20

At night tho armory presented brill
liant appearance, almost every one fortu-
nate enough to secure an invitation TO
tho grand ball and reception responding.
Previous to the beginning of the ball the
delegation from the Grand Lodge of Bal
timore went to Willards, accompanied
by Wilson Post Band, and serenaded
Senator Groome. Tho senator is the past
grand chancellor of the Grand Lodge,
and although he was surprised he said u
few neat and pleasant things to tho
knights about themselves and the order.
by the reception committee, and by 10
o'clock there wero 400 guests present.
Every one was dancing ami making
merry. At midnight an elegant collation.
was served by Glachet.
National Republican., 1885-02-20

"MES should DO what they seem" aud II
should notify to smile und look cool and hand.
some. How much wiser TO cnsC the pain with
u bottle Of salvation OIL, which can be bought
lnr u nnuIa-
National Republican., 1885-02-20

The President yesterday Transmitted to con.
gross communication from the secretary Of
state In which the latter recommends lcglsla.
tion which will enable this country to fulhll
It's treaty obligation made at the convention
in Paris, March II, 1884, for tho protection OF
submarine cables
National Republican., 1885-02-20
lERSONfL.

49, -. 49,. .
En VOTES, 10 CENTS EACH, SECURES
~ TO anyone singing bird and cage at Cos
building, No. BOB l st. N. W., opposite Senton
school building. Can at once and get a yOiind
book. Fair closes Feb 20. fe2Oiit
TLOCKs-ENdLISH FRENCH, AND
~ American, repaired by JAMES a, BATEs,
O6S Pa. ay. easti send postal and he will call;
perfect work guaranteed. noiO.Iy
pARgAINs IN HATS or LATEST
ID styles, at New York Hat Store, 3BI Penn.
sylynIin aVOnne N, w.
ITO MEN-WEAK AND UNDEVBToPED
Il parts OF the body enlarged and inVlgorated,
Address for particulars ERIE MEDICAL 90.
Builalo, N, Y.
LADIES may deYelop tho bust by slmpieselt-
treatment Write for sealed circular and fre9
advice to ERIE MEDICAL CO.. Buffalo. Ny.
The advertisers Erie Medical Coz are an old
and reliable firm and, amer years of business,
no complaint is made against them. They give
very high references, and, what IL better, place
you In correspondence with other patients who
have had their treatment, ana can tell YOU Just
how u ltsucceeds. Wedo not knowingly advertise
amy hnmhug. Chicago ger'sreply to a CORE
Bpondent,
National Republican., 1885-02-20

The President transmitted Il communication
from tho secretary Of state to the house Of rep.
rGsentatiycs yesterday in response to IA rosuu.
tlon calling for the text Of the commission io
each of the American delegates at the Congo
conference. The secretary informs the house
that his former communication on the same
subject gave the information solicited
National Republican., 1885-02-20
MONEY TO Loan.

MONEY no LOAN ON REAL ESTATE,
lNh In sums TO suit, at lowest rates Of Interest
IL. B. CRITpENDEN,
lA91 New York nv.
National Republican., 1885-02-20
LOsT AND FOUND,
BUSINESS CHINOES.

UNoR SALE FOR DASH ONLY-THE
1852 Pa aN la3Op
National Republican., 1885-02-20
REAL EsrATE, Loans, Ere.
CuAs .E. Brsuor.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.
No. zoos + st.. bet. Tenth and Eleventh sts.
REAL ESTATE BOUGHT AND SOLD
Money TO Loan on Flrst-Class Real Estate
Security.
LOANS NEGOTIATED
RENTS COLLECTED.
FIRE INSURANCE IN FIRST.CLAss COM.
PANIEs AT LOWEST RATES

FOR SALEi
Elegant residence ON Iowa Circle, 10 rooms,
large buffers pantry, bath room, and all mod
orn improvements. fa0 600 terms oasy.
Fine dwelling, on NJ street. ~ rooms, modern
improvements; price, 10000.
Fine three-story brick dwelling. NJ street, o
rooms, all modern improvements lot 23 by
12O price, 81, 1900 cash.
Einc Glrm 30 acres, with all necessary I'm
provements, IN fne state OF cultivation, two
miles from Long Bridges price, $4,000
Two new brick dwellings, OH l. street, all mod
ern improvements price, $1,000 and $1,000
each; terms easy.
Two.story brick building, 30 by 60 lot 20 by
So, u rooms, including store, Eighth and III stS.
N, W.; price, "a, 900; terms easy.
Two dwellings, D rooms each, on Ridge street;
price, S2, 200 cash.
National Republican., 1885-02-20

Mr. Rice, from the committee on foreign af.
iairs, has reported Joint resolution IN tho
house In relation to the Venezuelan claims,
aud It was placed upon the house cal
dar, Tie President is requested to open
diplomatic correspondence with the govern.
mCnt OF Venezuela with view 20 the revival
Of the general stipulNtious Of the treaty Of
April %, 1866, and the appointment Of u now
duties and powers rs tho former commission,
10 consider all the former evidence presented
IN respect 10 claims brought before u, together
with such other evidence as may DO oheredi &c.
SALVATluS OH always cures pain, II should
he the companion of GVcry travelling man. lt
oXungrishe3 pain, whether resulting from q
cut, q burn, hruso, or n sprain. Get only the
genuine, Price % cents a bottle,
National Republican., 1885-02-20
WANrRD-ROOMs.
W1NTED-HOUsES.

IN NEIGHBORHoop or X STREET
/ Market-A Groom house with modern I'M
proyemepls; rent not " exceed $40 per mouth.
Address 0I3 2dsL n, W, 325
National Republican., 1885-02-20

NoS ~ AND Ia 6rH ST. N T., TWO
IN doors from East Capitol street cars-Onc q.
room aud ono S-rOOm house, with hall, gas. and
waieri slS.3l. Apply at al5 ia. ay, NV, 6-21
U1OR RENT
National Republican., 1885-02-20
For RENTLHOUSES.

1905 window sp 81 SiicM; M mSdsPn b1qas aproys HAS
menls Inquire of JOHN SHERMAN, 027 +
st., or at O1b | st. N. W. 1923
National Republican., 1885-02-20
For SAFE.

VIYOR RIsNT-28 d ST &. E.-O ROOMS, ALL
II ConyenienCes, $40 b3, THOMAS II. MAG-
CANAAN, o17 Est. N. w. SIT
National Republican., 1885-02-20

Ba,ancc nc, assets, Dcc. 81, 1854, -;O2,ai775o 40
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"AV1NG SUCCEEDED TO
Il the business of the Carson city say.
ings Bank we are now prepared 10 40 .
General Banking Business.
Bills of Exchange bought and sold OF
San Francisco, New York, EnglanA,
Ireland. Germany, France and all the
principal cities of the United states ana
Europe.
Telegraphie transfers made.
Issue certificates of deposit and -
ceive deposits on open account.
Collections made at current rates
exchange
Bullion bought and sold.
Mining stocks bought and sold on
commission only.
Liberal advances made on approved
stocks and other securities.