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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.

Report Upon the Hazen 1nvestiga.
tion-what the Committee Found
and what 1t Was Unable to Find
The Case of Capt Howgatc.
Representative Anderson, OF Ohio, yester-
day submitted to the House the report of
the committee ON expenditures In the War
Department as to alleged illegal and un-
authorized expenditure Of money by the
chief signal officer.
The report SAYS that the committee find
that while the signal service was created
for certain purposes named, the law has
always been silent as to the manner OF
conducting the details Of the operations in
this branch OF the service and tho legisla.
| ton requiring the duties named to be per-
formed is and has been so meager aud em-
braced in such general terms that many
disputes have arisen in constituting them.
The committee find that in attempting 10
secure the object Of the law, to wit: "To
| furnish an accurate forecast Of the
weather. 1t became necessary for the chief
| signal officer to establish and put in mo-
| ton, without precedent or guide, system
that involved no small labor. The CON-
mittee are unanimously OF opinion that
whatever construction may have been given
| to the laws, that they were made In good
| faith with the view of reaching the end In
tended by Congress While the committee
do not concur In the constructions given II
many OF the statutes, nor find in the lettel
of the law authority for all the expendl
lures made, and while OF opinion tina
proper economy has not always been OBJ
served, yet II is unable to find any instance
where there was q corrupt or fraud ulen
misapplication Of the public moneys.
The committee EXCEPTION the foregoing
statement about 5000, 900 expended by Capt
Howgate, of which 1t declines to TAXI
cognizance for the reason that the whole
matter is under the jurisdiction of the De
paitment OF Justice.
The committee concludes Its report will
recommendation that additional leglsla
ton be enacted more fully defining thu
duties and prescribing the scope of the sig
nal service, and thus prevent the extrava
gance and erroneous construction OF tn,
laws In the future. It Is especially recon
mended that there be some Legislation
more definitely specifying the manner o
presenting and verifying the accounts o
| the signal service.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

Representatives Buchanan, Bonnd James,
and Haynes, OF the labor committee, unite in
an adverse minority report upon the educa-
tional bill reported to the House on Tuesday.
They say they understood the purpose of the
reference to the labor committee was merely to
bring the measure up before the House as soon
as possible. They say further that If it be tho
proper policy to appropriate funds from tho
national treasury for the support of schools,
the fund from which the appropriation was
made should be certain. Within the last ten
years the annual proceeds of the sales of plb'
lie lands have fallen at times far below the
sum named In the substitute; again, II this sub
stitutc becomes Il law II will be to the interest
Of the states TO continue tho present policy rs
to the public lands, The people are suffering
from the sale Of these lands to foreign holders,
cattle syndicates. and spectators These
lands. IL has been urged, should be set apart
for actual settlers. The substitute creates m
other obstacle TO the adoption OF this policy,
The substitute Is not sufficiently guarded IN
Its provisions. II is little more than decldra-
tion of intention on the part of the govern
mCnt, and does not provide those restrictions
upon the appoTtionment, expenditure, and ac-
counting for of the money granted, which any
well.maiuIed scheme would contain.
Representative Grain, in reporting the bill,
submitted only formal report recommending
lis pQskQpe,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
THE COURT RECORD.

In the Supreme Court OF the United States
yesterday the following business was trans
acted:
On motion of John C.. Fay, s. II. Grey, of
Camden, N. j., was admitted to practice.
No. b52, Morgan's Louisiana and Texas Rail
road and Steamship Company, plain IL In
error, NJ. the Board of Health of the State OF
Louisiana et al. Argument continued by Mr..
VIM NJ. Evarts for defendants In error, and
concluded by Mr.. Joseph L. Mcdonald for
plaintiff In error.
No 1915, Frederick NJ Kcr, plaintiff In error,
vs.. the People Of the State OF Illinois. Argu'
ment commenced by Mr.. q. stuart Beatlle for
p'aintiil in error, continued by Mr.. y. $. Gross
cup and Mr.. George Hunt for defendants In
eriOr, and concluded by MIR, Bcnttie for plain,
til, IN error Adjourned until today II. ]!
o'clock.
Court in General Term-Justlccs Cox, James
and MeTrick. lager VS.. Eager; on hearing.
Circuit CouIt-Justice liagner,-Newcomh
Olton u Co. vs., Fitzgerald; verdict for plaintiff
Bright VS., Patton Il al; on hearing. Assign
ment unchanged, except 269 added.
Equity Court-Chief Justice Cartter.-Clark
son VS.. Clarkson testimony ordered taken DO
fore Examiner NJ. NJ. Richardson.
Criminal COurt-Justice MacArthur,--Snmue
jackson; perjury; guilty; notice for new trial
Battle Minor perjury; on trial. Assignment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
GLADYS DEANS ROMANCE.
She Wanted TO Como to Washington
and Took Most All of Miss Brown
rlnthoa

She Wanted to Come TO Washington
and Took Most All of Miss Browns
Clothes.
Gladys Dean, rather dashingand breezy
young woman, until week ago made Nor
folk her home. While there she lived with
Miss Belle Brown. Gladys, OF course, made
herself the favored companion Of Miss
Brown, and met many Washingtonlans
who turned her head about the charms of
this city. She considered the idea OF coming
here, but as she needed wardrobe OF suffi.
Client attractiveness to aid her In her con-
quest Of the hearts, she took Miss Browns
cloth suit, worth $G5; one white embroidered
suit Of the value of $45, two parasols, one
white and one black, $50: one hat, SIS; two
ton, $40; all valued at $l7950. These she
gathered up and on Wednesday last she
came wit h them to this city. Miss Brown
did not miss her valuable articles until day
or so after the girls flight. She was then
charitable enough to believe that a
mistake had been made. She wrote Gladys
pretty note, who, in reply, stated that she
had the things, she meant to keep them,
and that Miss Brown could not get them.
When Miss Brown received the letter she
got mad and kept up her madness until af-
ter she had sworn out warrant for the
girls arrest. Deputy High Constable Frank
Balm took the Sunday night train for Rich
mond, and on Monday he told Gov. Leo all
about 1t, and the governor signed the neces-
sary papers to bring back the defiant Gladys
to Norfolk.
Mai. Dye was told about the matter and
asked TO arrest the girl. Lieut.. Arnold
found the girl In house on Twelfth street.
and he locked her up at the fifth precinct
| station house until Constable Balm arrives
which probably will be to-day some time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations
Caspt. John w. Clous, to be major and judge
advocate; Lieut. Col. Joseph II. Brown, sur
geon, TO be colonel, medical department.; Nal.
A. Hegar, surgeon, to be lieutenant colonel,
medical department; Capt. j. p. Kimball, as
sisiant surgeon, to be major, medical depart
ment; Second Lieut.. J, #, McBlaiT, 10 be first
lieutenant Second Lieut., II, II. Wilson, 10 DO
first lieutenant.
Samuel Flower, assistant treasurer at New
Orleans.
r, p waripg, assayer and melter at Char
lotte. ~, @.
G. W. West, governor OF Utah,
G. r, Shepard, register OF lands at Worthing-
ton, MINI.
Collectors ofinternal revenue-D. F. Bradley,
district of South Carolina; A. II. Kuhlemeier,
fourth district of Iowa; n. w. Banks, district
Of Mississippi; w. @. THOMPSON, second dstrIc.
OF Iowa; Il. Webster third district OF Iowa
Also twenty postmastefs.
NOMINATION REJECTED.
The nomination of Frank w. Belne, OF Salt
Lake City, Utah, TO DO register OF the land olico
at oxford, Idaho, was rejected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
THE c. AND O. CANAL.
Meeting of Directors Repairs to BE
Made on the Canal.

Made on the Canal.
The directors of tho Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company held a meeting yes
terday at 10 m. at the Arlington, a majority
Of the directors being present. President
Baughman presided. The superintendent
made a verbal report showing the present
condition OF the canal and the approximate
amount that would be required to put IL In
good working condition and to repair the
locks. A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the board OF directors to Issue 100000
in bonds, the proceeds from the sale Of the
same TO be applied to the repairs OF the
canal. The engineer was also authorized
TO prepare plans and specifications OF the
work necessary to be done, and TO adver-
tise for proposals to do the work by con
tract. District Commissioner w. b. Webb
and ex-Mayor 8. G.. Berret represented this
city.
Mr. w. w. Cochran and Allen Bowl,
Davis, representing the bondholders OF 1874
were present. Mr.. Davis called attention
to the discrimination OF rates by the Balti
more and Ohio road, and thought something
should be done TO curtall the power usurpet
by that road. Mr.. Charles Mayer, presi
dent of the consolidated coal companies
was present, as was Mr.. Winship and Mr.
Martins, Of Cumberland, Nd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
carniyal-E St. Rink tomorrow night.
Tho Congregational conrerenee.

The annual sessions of the association to
which the Congregational churches in this city
and vicinity belong commenced yesterday
evening at the Tabernacle Church. Tho a9so-
citation comprises about thlrty-nlne ohnrches,
opening exercises. Rev. Rollln s. stone. OF
Chatham, n, j., was elected moderator; James
NJ. Chase, of Paterson, N. j., scribe. Rev. II. A.
secretary. The opening sermon was preached
by Rev. Henry Neill, of Westtleld, N. ], Rev.
Dr. G. II. Everest, of Newark, ~ j., also as.
services conference meeting was held. The
ressiOnR to-day will begin at u, m. and con.
tinue TIL l.30. In the evening Rev. DR., w. III.
Ward, OF the New York independent, Will give
MosOnoinmlA.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
SnIrita NInnnnoIiea.

The consul OF the Urited States at Panama
reports TO the Department Of State the follow
ing decree issued by the president OF the re-
public OF Colombia
The introduction OF all classes of foreign
spirits shall be an exclusive industry Of the
national government.
This monopoly may be ccded to private
parties at public auction on the basis tina. a
national treasury.
Public invitations to tako part In the auction
will be issued, which will express conditions
of purchase.
The national government will take over at
prime cost and charges the spirits, 81, that ar
rive ut thecustoms house after the issuance OF
the dccreog
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
Tho National Credit Is No Moro

solidly founded than the reputation of Ben
sons Capcine Pasters. They are known, APP
prcclated, and used everywhere In America -
It's hospitals and Its homes. Physicians, phlr-
macists, and druggists alllrm that for prompt
ness of action, certainty, and range of oura-
Once used, their unequaled excellence recon-
mends them, The public are again cautioned
against the cheap, worthless, and shameless
limitations offered by mendacous parties un-
der the guise of understanding names, such
as "Capsicn,n "Capsieum," "Clpucln," Gap
sicine," &c. Ask for Bensou's, buy of respect
able druggists only, and make a personal eN-
seals tTSdomarS and ed he word caScine cui
in the center,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
The Columbia Railway.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: In your
issue of Monday you say "There are long
sections in some of the street railways In
this city-notably on the Ninth street line
that are dlsgraceful and outrageous by
reason Of bad rails and irregular road bed"
If you will only take one ride on the Column
bla street railway from Seventh street north
west to the eastern terminus, think you
will pronounce the Ninth street line mar
vel OF smoothness. 1t would be Godsend
to the loug.suffering people dependent on
this line If some means could be found to
make It treat its patrons with common
decency, both as to car accommodation and
road bed. 1t certainly "takes the cake"
eNmk
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

The nomination Of Capt. J. W. Clous, eth
infantry, to be major and judge advocate was
sent to the Senate by the President some time
ago, but has been held in committee pending
the examination into certain charges against
Capt. Clous, which II is claimed, should defeat
his confirmation These charges are OF having
made ialse reports TO his superior officers,
made false record while serving on court
martial, and OF drunkenness
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: What's
the matter with our "quiel<" mail delivery
l received postal at noon to-day that was
mailed in Pittsburg March "a; II was i'm.
portant too. II 1t was reprleve l would
have been hanged and buried and forgotten
before this. Please stir them up. also
received letter from Bellcfonte, Pa, 300
miles from here, mailed April 6, received
in Washington April Z. Got that same time
as postal. MICHAEL MolNTYRE,
1917 Il street N. w.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

Representative Mitchell reported favorably
from the committee on patents, bill to pro-
vide that hereafter, during the term Of letters
patent for design, It shall be unlawful foruny
person other than the owner or llconsee OF the
patent go apply the design, or any colorado
Imitation thereof, TO amy article Of manufacture
for the purpose Of sale, or TO sell any article OF
manufacture TO which such design has been
applied without authority from the owner,
now appears that the design patent laws as
recently Interpreted by the Supreme Court,
provide no ctlecturl money recovery for In.
frnRoment. Since TINT decision the receipts OF
the patent Office from designs have fallen OIL
upward Of 80 per cent. To fail TO pass this or q
similar bill, the report says, Will DO virtual
repeal Of the design patent laws.
GIVE you reason on compulsion % Why
ofcourge will. l am cured OF rheumatism,
which has kept me onslaved for twenty years,
by using Salvation OIL, which cost me only %
cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
DIED.

MAGUIRF.-At ST. Joseph's Hospital, Phila.
delphia, REV. BERNARD A.. MAGUiRE, $, j., aged
CS years.
Funeral services at 81. Aloysius Church, on
Wednesday, April %, at 0 a. IN.
FIsKE.--1n this city April q, ARTHUR w.
FItKE, aged ~ years
Funeral services at his late residence, 1920
Columbia st., 2 o'clock p. M, Thursday.
VAN R1swICK.-On Tuesday, April q, 1885,
at 5:l5 o'clock o, M, JOHN VAN RiswiCK, In
the list year Of his age.
Friends of the family are invited 10 attend
the funeral, Friday, April %, at 10 o'clock n.
M, from his late residence, No. 1ll8 X street
northwest. Requiem mass at ST. Matthews
Church at 1880 o'clock q. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
TIE MARKETS.



New YoRK, April 27.--Tho only remain
ing prominent feature TO the stock market
is the indisposltlon on the!part Of operators
TO trade. The business to-day was smaller
then at any time heretofore since the early
part Of Hast July-l2s,4 400 shares-and the
only semblance of activity was displayed
In Reading, which was sold down TO 2Ol
without the assignment OF any special rea-
son for the decline. IL rallied, however, in
the last hour to aud closed at 20I, resulting
In a net loss Of IA per cent. on sales OF %
800 shares. Some idea Of the condition Of
the market may be obtained by the state
ment that the extreme fluctuations OF nearly
all stocks on the list was only to per
cent.
There was decided weakness in Pacific
Mail this morning on the announcement
that one Of its steamers, the Honduras, had
been lost, but the stock recovered. The
activity OF the Union Pacific has been due
in part TO manipulation, aided by reports
from Washington respecting anticipated
government action regarding the company's
obligations. The market was firm In the
last hour, and closed very dull and steady
at quotations.
Treasury balances: Coin, 1928, 312, i5G;
currency, 81, 1A,Sl0.
Quotations OF Tuesdays Stock Sales.
The following daily market reports have been
furnished by J. Vance Lewis, broker, lie Droit
hrtNII tUlN aNN hall iha
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

There was large crowd at the LghtInfantry
fair last night and the crowd seemed to enjoy
the pretty things which had been prepared for
them, because there was no soliciting, of votes.
but never asked the young men for dimes.
They rot q good many, however, and the con-
tests for the various articles 10 be voted for
were given quite an impetus by the appear
nncU OF q great many cOmpetilors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

The annual meeting OF the Society OF All
Souls Church was held last evening ut the
lecture room of the church ut Fourteenth and
l. streets northwest TO hear the reports Of the
pastorate of the church for the past year. The
est was manifested In the gratifying reports OF
the prosperity and increased attendance Of the
services of the church, the Sunday school, aud
meetings OF Parish Union. After the hearing
OF the various reports the meeting was enter
lnned by a leeture on CROOK art by Dc I.oOmls.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
"Am Men Arc LIars.n

said David of old He was probably prompted
to make the above remark ailer. trying some
unreliable catarrh remedy. Had he been per
mitted TO live until the present day, and tried
Dr. Sage's Remedy, he might have had better
opinion of mankind. We claim that no case
oil catarrh can withstand the magic effects Of
this wonderful medicine. One trial of II will
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
The Dutchers' AssoeIatIou.

The Butchers Protective Association met at
Heputh's Hail. opposite Center Market, last
night with ]. II, Kelley In the chair. II was
decided to participate in the parade of the
baltimore butchers on May 8. A spirited de-
bate occurred In regard to tho cutting of Chi.
cago meat on sale In this city. Some favored
abolishlng the meat, and Others favored It's
purchase by tho quarter only, No action was
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
Transportation of Imported Goods.

The House committee on ways and means
instructed Representative Hewitt to report
favorably n bill to amend the statutes in re-
goods, so as to allow imported merchandise 20
be transported by express companies to their
destination under regulations TO be prescribed
by the Secretary OF the Treasury, and without
breaking of the original pac SagGs in which
the goods were imported.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
Baltimore Produce Market-Aprii 2


COTrON firm and quiet; middllug 0Ac.
FLOUR steady and quiet.
WHEAT--Sonthern easier and quiet; western
lower. closing dull; southern red, 9i@9jo: do.
amber, 9G@9Sc No. / Maryland, 0i19c asked;
No. = western winter red, May, 9O699lc;
August, Sg5k6lSgIc.
CORN-Southern irregular; western steady
and dull; southern white, i0@47Iac; do. yellow,
4G@iSIgc; western. mixed, spot. lslI@ lSMD;
April, 4Sl4c asked; NAV, 45S@l55sc; June,
i5I@ihIc; steamer, I5G0i5Hc. $500
OATS steady and quiet; southern, 3O0i3o;
western white, 909l2o; do. mixed, 3S939c;
Pennsylvania, 4O@i3c.
RYE steady at 70C972c.
HAY higher; prime to choice western, $1,000
@l7.G0.
PROVISIONS dull: eggs lower, 1l@1l15c.
SUGAR higher; A son. re; copper refined
dull at 10lEG010lIc.
WHISKY quiet at 8l.l9@l2O.
Other articles unchanged.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, April 27.-Vlrginia 6s, consoli-
dated, 90; past-due COUPONS, 81: new 3s, 6i15i
l0-iOs, Al; North Carolina 6s, old, III bid to-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

AN exchange remarks that "the best teach
selves every day." so we announce this day
that several thousand important cures have
leen made By the use OF DR.. Bulls Cough
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
iSTEAafBOAr LINES.

u Z ~ -
TINo NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MONROE
i AND THE SOUTH.
Cheap Rates and Superior Accommodations.
Safe and commodious Str. JANE MosELEY
at $50 2. m, from Sixth st. Wharf,
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY.
stopping at Colonial Beach going and return
ing.
Secure rooms and tickets at Baltimore and
Ohio Offices, 1851 and 6l9 Pa ave-, who will
check baggage
For information inquire at General Office, 9Th
st. Wharf. Telephone call "a.
ALFRED WOOD, Sec'y and Treas.
GEO. r. PHILIPS, Superintendent
T,LYpE's NEW ExPREss STEAM PACKET
~ LINE FOR
PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, AND
ALEXANDRIA,,
AT APPOINTED SAILING DAYS,
From PHILADELPHIA every Saturday, N m
From WASHINGTON every Monday, IL IN.
Through and prompt connection with New York,
Boston, Fall River and all points North. Through
Bills Of LRding given Freight received and deliv.
W. p. CLYDE a co.,
General Agents, Philadelphia.
,. II. JOHNSON 4 CO., Agents,
18th and 18th St, Wharve1, q. W., l9Oa At. n,
W., Washington. ID, q,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

ROWLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 2ll Four
nnd.a.half street northwest, three doors north Of
Pennsylvania avenue. E, p. Rowland, NJ. D., O..
II. Rowland, D. d, g., surgical, operative, and
mechanical dentists. EXtTactions, under nj.
trOus oxide, 90 cents each tooth, aud only 90
cents extra for gas, whether one or a number
OF teeth are extracted at the same sitting, Hayo
administered nitrous oxide 10 over 10000 per-
gam, and white Filings Inserted In the best
manner. All work warranted first class,
"ALDERNER DAIRY WAGONS. Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliy-
cred in Il pound "Ward" prints at 10 cents per
pound. Also, cottage cheese, o cents per BAH
bultermilk, cents per quart, and sweet mix
at cents per quart.
BERKELEY, apure rye whisky, the best OH the
market Tor the price, "a per gallan, 81 q quart,
and 10 cents pint, Is cents u sample bottle.
Tharp, 618 street northwestI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
A GRAND MASS MEETING.
Home Rule for Ireiand-America's
Leading Men at the Front.

We, the undersigned citizens Of the several
states and territories and OF tho District Of
Columbia, firmly believing that the voice Of
public opinion in our country should DO heard
in the capital OF the United States in support
of the efforts of Hons. W. Il. Gladstone and
Charles Stewart Parnoll to give to Ireland
home rule aud the blessings We enjoy here,
for that purpose call mass meeting of all
citizens Of the United States, without distlnc-
tlon of party, creed, or color, to be held az
Masonic Temple, in Washington. ID. c., April
u y fggg At pfplOpE N m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28

LIGpTNING RoDs of sufficient surface and
properly placed are TO lightning what u good
roof Is to rain. ]. II. Kuchling
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-28
CITY ITEMS.

WHY continue to suffer with neuralgia when
the great cure 81. Jacobs OIL can bo INDY