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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
woman's Suffering and Relief


Those languid. tiresome sensations, causing
you to feel scarcely able to DO on your feet;
that constant drain that is taking from your
system nll its former elasticity: driving the
bloom from your cheeks. that continual strain
upon your vital forces, rendering you irritable
and frctiul, can easily be removed by the use
Of that marvellous remedy Hop Bittors. lr.
regularities aud distractions OF your system.
are relieved at once while the special cause Of
periodical pain arc permanently removed.
None receive so much benefit, aud none are 3,
profoundly grateful, and show such an Interest
in recommending Hop Btlcrs as women.
A Postal Ca d Story.
! was affected with kidney and urinar
Trouble
For twelve yearsw
After trying all the doctors and patent
medicines | could hear Of used two
bottles Of Hop
"Bittors"
And / am perfectly cured. keep IL
"All tho time !" respectfully, b. +,
Booth, Salisbury, Tenn.-May (, 1883
BRADFORD, PA, May s. 1915.
II has cured me OF several diseases, such AZ
nervousness, sickness at the stomach monthly
troubles, &c. have not seen sick day In a
year, since took Hop Bitters. All my neigh.
bors use them. Mrs. FANNIE GREES.
$4,000 Lost.
"a tour to Europe that cost me 5000 done
me less gOoo than one bottle Of Hop Bit rs;
they also cured my wife OF fifteen years ner.
"yous weakness, sleeplessness and dyspepsia"
r. NJ, Auburn, n. Y.
So. BROWNSVILLE, o., May I, 20
SiRs-1 have been suffering ten years, and
tried your Hop Bitters and II done Inc more
good than all the doctors.
Miss s, s. BOONE
Baby Saved.
We are so Thankful 10 say that our nursing
baby was permanently cured of a dangerous
and protrncted constipation anu irregnlarity
OF the bowels by the use OF Hop Btters by ita
mother which al the same time restored her
| 10 perfect health and strength
The Parents, Rochester, N. Y.
RS-Nonc genuine without a bunch OF green
| Hops on the white label shun all the vile,
| poisonous stuff with "Hop" or Hops" in their
! name.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

Cstharine NJ. r. Jones, nee Bates, has APP
piled for divorce from william Jones, oharg.
ing him with being an habitual drunkard.
This is said to be the Bill Jones who gained con-
siderable notoriety by firing at Guiteau In the
prison van as he was being taken to jail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
APPROXIMATION NUMBERS TO THE CAP.
ITAL PRIZES.
TO THE 5000.
TO THE $1,000

$50 tickets ending with 20, being the two ter.
minal units o Of the number drawing the Capital
Ticket No. 1850, Capital Prize, held by
]. II. Morrison, Bellefonte, Pa, and j. A.
Breivogcl, Vincennos, Ind,
Ticket No. lol6S, second capital prize, New
York.
Ticket No, s2ls, third capital prize, Browns.
Vile, Texas. ''
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

The Washington Medical Association held
It's regular spring meeting at Its rooms
last evening and elected the following officers
for the ensuing term: President DIR. d. G. Pat.
terson: vice presidents, Drs. A. r. A. King and
]. O. Stanton; secretary, DIR. Lachlan Tyler,
and treasurer, Or. &. s. Adams.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAdoNs."-Fresh Alder
ney butter churned every morning, and deliv.
cred In u pound "Ward' prints, at SOC. per
pound. Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball; but
termilk, &c, per quart, and sweet milk at &C.
per quart. .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

THE Rowland Dental Association No. Oil
Four-and.a-half street northwest, three doors
north of Pennsylvania avenue, do all klndsof
Dental Work. All work warranted tirst-clasi
Haveadmlnistered nitrous oxide to over 5000
persons Fine gold and umalgam Filings in-
serted in the best manner,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
CITY ITEMS.

A CARp.-To all who are suffering from the
errors and indlscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
Twill send recipe that will cure YOU free OF
charge. This great remedy was discovered by
missionary In South America Send self
addressed envelope to the Rov. Joseph I. In.
man, Station d., New York city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

James p. Duggan, of Bowling Green, KY,
as detective on iho Metropolitan police force.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
MARRIED.

wILSoN-ERICKSON --on Tuesday, April
z, 1885, Mt st. Paul Episcopal Church, by the
Rev William NJ. Barker, rector, j. EDWIN
WILSON to Lucy ERICKSON, both Of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
p,,d, FIIod for Record Ye,tsrd,,.

WITHIN the reach of all.-Salvation Oil, the
great pain cure, can BIO bought for 25 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

ssper gallon, rs cents quart pottic. No.
Rye Whisky, best In tho world for the money
al McGee's. Ninth, near d.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

EDITORIAL reference IL made by New Or
leans paper to the wonderful restoration to
health of Mr.. 4. Posey, druggist, 225 Canal
sire ct, that city, who some time ago was pros
trated by an eXcruciating attack of sciatica.
After much suffering his wife applied ST.
Jacobs Oil, which cured him promptly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

We do hereby certify that we supervise the ar
rangements for al the monthly aud semi.
annual Drawings ofthe Louisiana State Lottery
COMPANY. and IN person MANAGE and controi the
Drawing ourselves, and that the came are con-
toward all parties We authorize the Company
10 use this certificate, with fa9 smile of our sig
natures attached in Its advertisements.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
THE MARKETS.
stocks Weak and Lower-wheat
Firm and Active-othcr Products
Steady aAd Generally Quiet.

stocks Weak and Lowsr-whent
Firm and Active-othcr Products
Steady aAd Generally Quiet.
New YORK, April Prizes At the
opening Of the stock market we're weak,
but settled down into dull and listless
condition. Pacific Mail was heavy all
day. Late in tho afternoon the weak
ness extended throughout tho whole list
and prices this evening are generally
from ! to 2 per cent. lower than they
closed yesterday. The first price Of Pa
cifc Mail was | lower at 50A, and heavy
blocks of stock were sold in the neigh
borhood Of so during the first hour, and
from that price down TO 49a before mid
day. Among the so.called Gould stocks,
Western Union with little more show of
activity than has been displayed for
several days past Is down IL per cent. to
55l, and Union Pacific, Z at Az. Missouri
Pacific loses 4 at 00b, and Manhattan Con-
struotion, t at 772. Northwestern and St..
Paul each decline per cent, and closed
at the lowest prices Of the day at so for
latter and 94s for Northwestern. Alto
gether the days business was without
significance and purely professional.
Bonds dull, and but little change from
yesterday. Sterling 1854 to 4SS. Money
1 to IL. Treasury balancos-C t142,-
202,6l6; currency, So, 4s4,s 96.
Quotations OF Tuesdays stock sales.
The following have been furnished by bate
most active stocks In the New York exchanges;
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
LoTTERIEs.
/ ssss =
i Ssss J.
LLLL~ $50 LLI.L-.

This is the Only Chartered Lottery of ANY State.
incorporated In 1865 for 20 years by the Leg.S
islature for educational ard charitable purposea9
with capital Of sl 900, 900, to which n reservi
fund OF over 1900 900 has since been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its /fran-
chse was made part of the present state Con-
stitution, adopted Dec, =, A. d. 1879.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY 10 WIN A
FORTUNE
Its Grand Single Number Drawing Will take
place monthly. II never Scales or Postponcs.
Look al the following Distribution;
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING,
CLASS ID,
At New Orleans Tuesday. April ID. 1895, un.
der the supervision and MANAGEMENT OF Gen. a.
n. Benuregard, OF Louisiana, and Gen. Jubal A.
Early, Of Virginia
CAPITAL PRIZE, s75, 900.
100 900 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions In fiths In proportion.
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Washington stock Exchange Quotations.


BALTIMORE, April Cotton quiet; middling,
II Lice Flour steady and quiet Wheat
Southern scarce and firmer; western higher
and active; southern red, O0G02c; do. amber,
96D9Sc; No. / Maryland, 9ilSc bid; No. 2 west
ern winter red, spot S91S@9OlSc; April. 500
ool1c; May. 9l5SGD0l1Se; June, 959s 983zsc: July,
firm; western steady aud dull southern white,
63Gbic; doyellow. 5095lc; western mixed spot,
4gI3c; May, 49141I91Eo. Oats firm and quiet
southern, 356olOc: western white sssl0c; do
mixed, 36937c; Pennsylvania. s6t6i0c. Rye
higher and firm at 756tTSc. Provisions steady
and quiet. Sugar-oopper refined quiet at l01ao.
Whisky steady at SL20@l,2l. Other articles
unchanged.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, April 7.--Virginia 6s, CONSOLE
Int Aa nus
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

PALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

<
sonEPgIT " r ErEEcT !, sgEp 2ai DEC 81,
JEEsEY AVENUE AID csIRE lsi1' NE"
The 300 a M i 1 INST Limited G9prEss 10 Fi!s
burg aud Chicago. arriving in Pittshure at $50
Is charged ON this train for fast time.
For Cincinnati, L99S1;;yile, and 81 Louis daily
Coaches ana md Palace Sleeping Cars to ABOVE
points, without change $50 y: m. train is a fast
lug In Cincinnati next morning Mt 1880 st, Louis
$3.50 p; m. No extra iare is charged on this train
For pltts6nrg at 900 a. M, with Parlor Car,
md $40 p N .daliyto Pittsburg, Cleveland and
Minute lSeISS. 800 49, i4o $40 6o 7io, 7:iS,
end ID q %; Ia6 i3o, alo, $40, ITO, s s'HS
For points on the Shenandoah Valley Rail.
road, and points south, 0'25 a m. aud si4op. m.
washington to Sew 6rleaas " ''Osp''
For Annapolis, 8:4oa. m. and 1910 and $50
For vi way STATIONS S'S between Washidston and
Baliimors, 5, Gao $500 ~ 13iiop' IN, $50,
m. and i;8o, d;4o, 7ii5, and 1850 p IN. For
stations on Metropolitan Branch, Tap a. m.
p. M daily except Sunday, ior principal stations
ON Mstropoliian Branch. 300 a. m. daily ex-
ley Branch, 9iO5 a. IN. daily, except sunday; for
Frederick, 300 a. M and 4'4O p. m. daily, eI.
For Iia erstown and Winchester, o;0b a. m.
daily, except sunday, and 6i3O p IN. daily to
Hagerstown; daily, except Sunday, TO Win
chester.
lfMns erTlNe rom the west daily' D. 1i2O a.
From nEVpol i 3 40 n. m. md nc, and 5.o5.n
III r ouna AVN iyoo NAH ~ poo NJ o,r, Gu,
day 's''' '' - ' '''' 'N'sP' sum
From ErederIck md InternedI.ta noi,,s G OK
a. m, and sis % M Iaily' exrepi HnhInv' $40
s.;in T,oo \ n anI inon n m iD,ih 1.an q
4, I;ho, g. s3o 73o' D. and lo;3o n, M on Sn1.,
x S,,o Ta and io.:so ~ M m ioo' i'oo' f'So'
il trains Non, Wasbint,in,, s,o, Mt poiay s,.
,Ion eYcnnt Oh az and ~ n ~, ~ nu'aS o'"'
Por IN ber if,y IN INV ~ IL, pal,,rooro
and Ohio Ticket once Wasb iSgton stationl fSie
and Issp pni,, III ,,n Onv
nn ,Soh avenue' corner oi Four
49, ~, ~ NJ ~ % ~ ~, ~ NIL vi usE
he @ DO checked ana reGeyed b ~ any point IN
~ $500 h''' 'e'u'"i Ni""sor, paitlhore.
M ASHIN0T0N, OHIO AND WESTERN
w RAILROAD COMPANY.
,,-,,,,,, -,a.,...
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

IT is a fact too well knownto be denied that
If II was not for Or. Bulls Cough Syrup hotel
proprietors in Florida would put their rates up
TO ten dollars per day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

Why.
Is 1t not too often the case that many
excellent physicians, who are greatly de-
voted to the code. would prefer that their
patients should die rather than that they
should recover health by the use of any
remedy not recognized under their code ?
-ErchQndc,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08

The following. have been furnished by Bate
most active stocks In the New York exchanges;
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-08
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, April 7.--Virginia 6s, consoli-
dated, 40; past due coupons, 56a; do. new
10.40s, 90; new IS, so bid to-day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
CROCHET EDGING.


1st row: close 20 chain int, q circle,
{ chain, l double in 4 chain stitches,
l vandyko as follows: 9 chain, gel, @
back from the 9th to the LIST st, sch, take
up out Ct every stitch, and draw them
all up togethsr, l doubls In next Chain
but l OF the circle, l. vandyks as above,
times alternately l long treble in next
stitch, chain, then i long treble in
next stitch, repeat from >. 2 / row: 7
treble 10 free ch.in OF circle, hsbl,
in next chain to circle, treble in verti-
cal part OF next long treble, 1 treble
where the long treble was crochoted;
repeat from.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14

they .rm half ball. Trim this of
with sharp scissors until tho surface is
plush like. The thicker and closer the
wool is wound the prettisr the pompon
will be-, although you may have to trim
off q great aesI before the desired vel
vety appearance is gained A little
practice will enable you to mako these
pompons very nicely.-[Ehrichs' Fash
iol 9 iarterly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
ANOTHER CROCHET EDGING.

Isl: IS chain, close into circle, with
slip stitch in 4th stitch, then in the cir
Gle double, vandyks OF 2 chain, 2
treble, chain, double: then chain,
) treble drawn up together, I purl Of
chain, and treble in frs. stitch, 2 treble
drawn up together, chain, l double,
then vandyke a. before, l double: re-
peat from >, joining ~ required. I'd
row: s long treble, with l chain b=txeeD
each in the FREQ stitches of the next cir
Gle. Sd rows double ID wing chain,
stitch; repeat. & & ksSa
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
EDGING FOR APRONS.

Procure serpentine braid and work
as follows LIST row: double, z chain;
repeat. I'd rows IA double, in each 7
chain, taking in the braid with the 1st
and last stitch OF every 81 row: On
the other side of the braid make Il
double near the hollow, 8 chain, long
treble in the braid where the last double
was crochsted, long treble in the braid
noar the end of the vsndy ke, 8 chain,
double whore tho long treble was cro-
cheted. 5 chain; repeat from .. Ali
row. d,uble between the 2 long
treoles, 4 chain. long treb!es drawn
ap togsthor in next CHAIN, 4 chain, re-
rcat from :. 9th row: Mis- 1, trebls;
repeat.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
CHIPS woRsrzD HORSE RE1ss.

Work with scarlet double zephyr wool
ever q crUcheted chain as follows: 81 axe
a long chain for insertion, then on a
chain OF IS stitches, work, passing over
the Isl stitch row of double on tie
front thread OF TIE previous row, insert
irg the chain cord, At the end OF the
row, one chain, turn the work, l slip
stitch on the back thread cf.the previous
row without inserting the chain cord, st
the end OF the row, I chain; repeat from
till the rein is the required length. Now
work over the loops formed by the chain
cord along both sides Of the reins as fol-
lows, double over the 1st Loop,
treble over the following loop; repeat
from =.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
TIN O'SHIyTER CIR.


The following is an ex remedy simple
BIZ. very effective Stitch for this cap
Aay even number OF stitches viii Go
srss row, knit one, pu. sone. 81
Second row, purl Que, Knit one. sa'
This forms pattern csllld ''moss-
stitch"
4 ,other stitch gives somowhat the
efsct OF huckaback towelling. For this
also an ewsn number of stitches is csst
on. Thus:
First row, Knit ono, bring thread for
ward as for purlirg, slip one; repeat
Aom =.
Second ROW, pnrI across the row.
Tbird ro~. "oring thre,d forward as
sor purling, slip one, knit ono; repeat
rom .. .sf
Fourth row, purl. - /
This will be especially welcome to
those who prefer knitting to crochet.
1t i, knit back and forth and sewed to-
esther at the edges when finished. This
piece of knitting must be just wide
snough to fit comfortably round the
head. and the length must be in pro-
portion. II the foundation be five
eighths Of tysrd wide it should be
taree quarters Of yard long. A lin
Of still net or millinet folded double,
about an inch or an inch ard hat
wide, and covered with silk, may be
st inside tho lover edge to give it adj
4itional f mness, or the edge might bs
ribbed to about the ssm, depth. For
the top Of the cap take strip of satin /
or Sursh about three and ONT ighth |
iuches vide, and fasten it inside the |
Knitting so that the latter projscts sone
what OVER the sa.in. Hsm {. e knitting
neatly down, and then draw the upper
edge ofthe satin closely up, concealing
the gathering with pompoa Of the
wool used in knitting. A. stiff lining ef
millinet inside t is fl vt top will help
to keep it in. place. FAs.on the crown
10 the edge Of the car.
To make the pompon wind tho wool
thickly round piece Of cardboard L
little less than an inch wide. Pass
strong non thread through one edge
Of this wound piece and tic i very
lightly round the wool SO az to bring
all the wound strands closely together.
Leave = sufficiently long end to ssw the
TO the cap. Now cut the oppo-
vie edge and diff out the ends until
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
TERMS USED IN KNITTING AND CROCHET.
Marrow: Kuit two stitches together AS one
l..


Marrow: Kuit two stitches together AS one
Tower 1; Thread
oyer2 twice.
towers: :. three times.
Plirl or Seam: Bring the thread TO the front OF
the work, holding It over the fingers OF the left
hand, us IN plain knitting. Put the needle IN ~
rhe rigrt hand OF the stitch bring it out 4. the front
az the work. catch up the thread and dsaw The new
utch out u the back tf the Sors.
ffi Rasot erEases Put thread over twice and plrl
1.-Two together. 81 -lls 80
Sip Stltch:i Drawing the thread through the
fiwork and stllbh on the needle. - 1'ffi.z
~ >. G,singje Crochet: Not putting thread over,
~. drawing Ii through and taking OF she two loops
nj once.
u. C-Double Crochet: Thread needle
cree, then taking off two threads at time.
It, C.-Trebe Crochet: Put the thread once over
tie hook Insert the hook Into the fouu dalton aud
draw loop through the foundation You will then
lave three loops the hook. Turn the THREAD
again over the hook, draw through two loops, turn
The thread sga,n over the hooa and draw Though
lie next two loops together.
L. T.-Long Treble: Put thread around needle
twice, work same treble STITCH: bringing the
sareaa through Two loops lat tine) three times.
Extra Long Trebe Same long treble, only
:. Id thread around needle three times. bringing |
t,resd through two loops at 4 time, making four !
ian tie III cad is drawn through, d,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
"Household Receipts"

Tne following recipes are Taken from
handy litt1s book entitled Fl 1nssho d
Receipts, copy Of which Will. te pre-.
sentaa q every rev yearly subs drihorTs
w = t9 I'D eaes pnssiag- Idsops'
t.ans nearly ITO ltunared'SsSiutons 81
TIA que ssioh What shalf wbi have for
dsssert?r daily asked sin thousands If
homes, and is but ono cf tho many good
things we have in. vie" for the sab-cri--
ers who are helping as to make tbs tho
best paper in Idaho. -
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
TON TIL UMB EDGING.

The following simple knit edging i,
' ry q uekly Worked and is very use
fa! for undsrclothiDg. .dll
Cast on SIX stitches ~ a.
First row: knit two together, make
one, kajt three, throv thread over TWICE.
knit one.rabr 1T tsfz-nzraai sat
Second row, knit ,foyr Knitting Only
eoesiiteh in stbs thtead .lhro"n Over
twic. }, knit. tro together, make one,
.kpit one. ns3saIE ysw .Iiht.tal
Third row. knit two together. mako
one, knit three, throw thread over
twice, .ikBit one, throw thread over
twice, knit one. Nti
3 Fourth row, slip and bind thrse
stitches, leaving five on the left hand
nesdle; knit two, knit two together,
throw thread over, knit one. - [Ehrich's
Fashion Quarterly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
THANKSGIVING PUDDING.

One pint OF -four, one-half pint Of
mix, four oggs, one-half pound OF
chopped suet, one pound of raisins, one
pound Of currants, one cup of sugar,
one-half cup Of molasses, one teaspoon
OF yeast powder, spices, salt. Bo ] four
hourr~ Serve with transparent sauce.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
THE HOUSEHOLD.

Contributions for this department from The lady
/: lends Of the paper are solicited.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-14
PLAIK PIE CREST.

PLAIE PIE CREST.
-Four, pound; fat, four ounces, and
water. Put the flour i1to . bowl and
work it into q smooth paste with water;
divide the fat into four parts; roll out
the paste; put over it in rows one por-
ton of the fat in pieces the sizs OF
bean; -four it, fold over the edges, and
again roll it; repeat the whole again
three times, dred ging very little -four
over the paste ard rolling thin each
time; do not touch with your hands any
more than you can help; use large
knife or spoon; use ice water; do thi,
in ss cool place as possible.
CHOCOLATE CAKE.
Two cupfuls Of sugar, one cupful of
butter, tho yolks of FIVE eggs and the
whites of two, one cuptul of milk, throe
and half cupfu,s -four and three tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder. Boat the
butter and sugar well together, add the
eggs. then the milk, and lastly the -four
and baking powder.
Mixture for Filling Whites OF three
eggs, one and half cupfuls Of sugar,
three ta5lsspocnu's of grated cnoco.
late, ono toaspoonful Of extract Of yanil-
la. beat we'll together and spread be-
tween the layers and on top.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHE


An address from the American Copyright
Ieague signed by its Executive Committee ana 10y g. T.
Iathrop secretary and r. {. Johnson treasurer com
mains that the last Congress adjourned without action
an their bill and urges agitation with view to develop
ing a nubc sentiment which the next Congress must
rosncct Some passages OF the address follow
We are not working for scheme To make books dear
Tn FRANCE where literary property IL htduOu,y guarded
90 he greatest brrllity IA shown 10 foreign auihOr-.
h sstcu Of chcap books fOurishes. But the price u
regulated fairly, by the law OF supply ana uem~hu rs III
the g So OF other commodities
we ave not working in favor of monopoly Tho only
oucs,inn of MONOPOLY involved j. that OF the men Who
Are now allowed mOnopOzc without cost the work OF
other mems brains and hahds
nnr ohert il not 10 innrc any ndusiry-cher type
Nv ~ defend mot by taxation but by proper snfcguards
iht form OF Industry which produces written works,
nIctnres and musical compositions. American author
hin struggles against rnOus competition with foreign
works that are not pild LOT
eXcludes Chinese labor. because IL interfcrcs
win vte labor But Congress still compes Ameri-
can who writes book to Oder his labor Ia the MARKET
against labor which Is not merely cheap but Is act
ually unpaid. .... l.. ,.,.,., T., .,,.
coItnry me foreign playwright - allowed perpetual
here his acted play But the foreign author
nf a book In condemned 10 a status worse than the
slaves; he IL the victim OF public plundering.
nv permlttng such outrage, the United states IL
DESTROYING its authors At home, ana leaves them eX
posed to extensive piracy abroad such policy, based
upon dishonesty aud injustice mast undermine all tho
slpposed benefit 10 popular intelligence icrlVaDlc ftom
the connscation OF foreign literature:
We call upon every who cares Tor national honor
and dignity for fair play public morality or the spread
of American ideas In free and vigOrsus American itera
ture to aid in atatng this subject, and IN AT
least full discussion OF II from the XLlXth Congress