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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03

RICHMOND, Va, June 2.-The gauge OF tho
roads OF the Richmond and Danville system
from Danville to Atlanta, Charlotte to Augusta,
and Salem TO the company Shops aggregating
COO miles, was changed nom live feet 20 four
feet nine inches yesterday, The work was
commenced at a. m. and completed by p.
M, ard trains are now running on the regular
schedule over tho new gauge. The accom-
plishment of this work enables the Richmond
and Danville Company to run its trains be-
tween the termini OF Its roads without transfer
and interchange traffic with all the roads of
the, country without breaking bulk, saving
both time and money.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, June 1.-The change of
gauge to standard on all the Florida railroads,
except the Jacksonville and 81. Augustine,
and South Florida and Western system, was
finished early to-day with but little delay TO
trains. The main line OF the Florida Railway
and Navigation Company was also completed
with but little delay, the western division
having been changed on the 30th. The di-
vision nom starke TO Orange Heights was FIN
ished at 1880 q. M. IL IL understood that the
South Florida Railroad will change gauge on
Sent, /,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03


SCHEDULE.
Capital Prize. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 900
10, ..sssssssssss.sss.".'..'.' 4,UOv
10. ',...'''.'.'''.''.'''''''.'ss...s 2,UU
do. .......................... 1000
10 Prizes of $500 each. 1000
449 do. % " ......................... ll,475
QApproN'tio to LIST Prize, $50 each. $50
2 " ID 80 ... 100
4Sl Prices as above, being the full num-
Der In the Royal Havana, and
40 Additional Prizes OF so each to the
10 tickets having as ending num-
Der the two terminal units of the
number drawing the Capital Prize
OF O,OOO.......,......... ..-....".... 3,aOO
Cod Prizes, amounting IN U. 8. Gold to-. 4l,425
TICKETS IN FIFTHS.
Wholes, $500. Fractions, pro rata.
THE ROYAL HAVANA OFFICIAL LIST DE-
CIDES EVERY PRIZE.
AGENTS EVERYWHERE.
ALL PRIZES PAID ON PRESENTATION.
CAUTION: See that the name
GOULD 4 co.
Is on your ticket. None others are ORIGINAL
OR RELIABLE.
For tickets, &c, address or apply TO
SIIIPSEY COMPANY,
1919 Broadway, New York City.
Or AGENTS EVERYWHERE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
ALIENS NOT WANTED.

The Senate Passes the Bill to Prevent
the Acquisition OF Lands by Aliens.
The following ia the text Of Senator
Plumb's bill to prevent the acquisition OF
lands by aliens, as amended by the Senate
committee on public lands, and passed by
tho Senate Tuesday:
SEC. |. That II shall be unlawful for any per-
son or persons not citizens OF the United States,
or who have not lawfully declared their intcn.
ton to become such citizens, or for any corpora.
tion not created by or under the laws OF the
United States or OF some state or territory Of
the United States, to hereafter acquire, hold,
or own real estate so hereafter acquired, or any
interest therein. in any ofthe territories OF tho
United States, or in the District of Columbia,
except such rs may be acquired by devise or
inheritance or in good faith in the ordinary
course OF Justice I'm the collection Of debts here
after created Provided, That the prohibition
n s9S III not a APPLY II slSh %
secured by existing treaties to the citizens or
subjects OF foreign countries, which rights
shall continue to exist so long as such treaties
SEC. 2. That no corporation or association
more than 20 per cent. OF the stock OF which Is
or may be owned by any person or persons,
corporation or corporations association or rs.
soclations, not citizens of the United States,
shall hereafter acquire or shall hold or own
any real estate so hereafter acquired in any OF
the territories Of the United States or OF the
District of Columbia
SEC. g. That no corporation other than those
organized for the contraction or operation OF
railways, canals, or turnpikcs shall acquire,
hold, or own over 5000 acres of lana so ac-
quired In any Of the territories of the United
States; and no railroad, canal, or turnpike cor
poration shall hereafter acquire, hold or own
lands so hereafter acquired In any territory,
other than as may be necessary for the proper
operation of Its railroad, canal or turnpike,
except such lands as may have been granted
TO II by act Of Congress.
Section declares forfeited all lands held
In violation OF this act.
The bill now goes to the House Of Repre-
sentatives for concurrence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
The Ninth street opera House.

At the termination of the engagement of the
Leland Opera Company, Herzog's Opera House
will be closed for the season. The regular fall
season will be opened in August by strong
attraction, During the summer the house will
be redecorated, the seating capacity increased,
and many needed improvements made. 1t
being Mr.. Strasburger's intention, while pro.
viding for the increased capacity the public
demand, to add to their comfort by renovating
the surviving partner OF Herzog & Co., will
continue the management of the Academy of
Music at Richmond and Norfolk In connec-
ton with the house In this city, thus enabling
engaging them for the circuit. MIR. Strasbur-
ger, while appreciating the public approval,
by liberal patronage, of his Efforts to furnish
first class amusement at reasonable prices,
still promises better things In the future. The
ability he has exhibited is guarantee OF tho
future. Mr.. Strasburger leaves for New York
Saturday to secure attractions for his several
entprDrispg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.


VindicatIon Of Onioers who Were SUE
pended for Political Reasons Only
A Nomination Rejected.
The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations
John b. Scott, TO be Indian agent for the
Shoshones In Nevada; +. g. Armstrong, to
be Indian inspector; also twenty eight post
masters.
The Injunction Of secrecy was removed
from the reports In the cases Of Franklin A.
Thompson to be postmaster ct McCook,
Neb., vice A. L. Sharp, suspended Adam
Ferguson, TO be postmaster at North Platte,
Neb., vice J. Z. Evans; j. NJ. Gilliland, TO
be postmaster at Nashua, Iowa, vice j. L.
Grave; w. N. Hensley, 10 be postmaster Mt
Columbus, Neb., Vice II. j. Hudson, and
Q. Il. Forbes, TO be postmaster at st. Paul,
Neb., vice A. A. Kendall. In each case
the committee on postofllces and postroads
reports that 1.-THE suspension seems to have
been made for political reasons only, and
the committee has not found anything in
the case rejecting upon the personal or
official character or conduct OF the sus-
pended officer. The nominee seems TO be a
person competent to discharge the duties OF
the ofilce.n The committee report the
nominations favorably.
NOMINATION REJECTED.
The Senate has rejected the nomination
OF Andrew Shenahan 10 be postmaster at
Rockland, Mass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers will
pay all prizes drawn in the Louisiana State
Lotteries which may represented at our count
erH.
j. III. OGLEsBY,
Pres. La. Nat. Bank.
j. w. HILBRETH,
Pres. State Nat. Bank
A. BALDWIN,
Pres. N. d. Nat. Bank.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03

At regular meeting OF the Medical Associa.
ton of the District of Columbia, held last
evening, Mr.. Charles A. Wetmore, of Callfor.
mia, president Of the National Vine Growers
Association, was introduced by DR.. A. " z.
Garrett and made brief address. describing
vine growers, and the efforts that are being
made to procure national legislation In behalf
OF the production of pure native wlncs. On
motion of Dr. Garrett the chair appointed DIR.
A. Y. Z. Garrett, DR.. John W. Buckly, and DR..
Thomas Ca Smith committee, who were in.
structed to confer with Mr.. Wetmore and ex-
anime the measures now pending before Con-
gress in this behalf; and ifthey are found to DO
ing their passage by tho present Congress
For the purpose of consultation and the dis
cusslon OF this subject the committee Is re-
eyeniDgat s o'clock, June 8. on which occasion
all the members OF the association are invited
tn he prpgpnt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03

The investigation OF the charges made by
Commissioner Black AGAINST the administra-
ton OF the pension Office by his predecessors
was continued yesterday morning by the Sen.
ate committee on the expenditure OF public
money.
The case OF Capt. Charles s. schoreek, Of
Illinois, which was entered upon at the last
meeting, was concluded.
This was the case IN which letter from Con.
Logon, requesting prompt action, was found.
In the examination of the commissioner by
Senator Plat, variegated mass OF details was
developed, some In favor and others against
the claimant The witness denied that he Ind
given his associates instructions 10 hunt up
two cases lom Illinois, one involving Senator
Cullom and the other involving Senator Logan,
and declared that he had only given general
instructions to certain of his subordlnates,
when the investigation was initiated to furnish
him such material as they had bearing on the
subject.
Senator Plumb inquired If the commissioner
thought the letter written by Gen. Logan,
asking that the case be made special was any
worse than that written by Senator Williams
making similar request in respect to tho East
wood case.
Gen. Black replied TINT the letters wero in
the record and could speak for themselves.
Senator Plumb retorted that he merely
wished to illustrate how very acute the wit
nesss perceptions were when Republican son
ntors were involved, yet how very obtuse when
Democratic senators were concerned"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
THE HOUSE.

Early yesterday the House went into COM
mittee OF the whole on the oleomargarine
bill, and the consideration OF that measure
was continued throughout the entire day.
Those who spoke In favor Of the bill were
Messrs. o'Ferrall, Of Virginia; Buck, OF Con-
neetleut; Hiscock, of New York; Holman, OF
Indiana; McKenna, OF California; Bayne, OF
Pennsylvania; Scott, OF Pennsylvania; Hen
ley, Of California, and Beach, OF New York.
Those who spoke In opposition were Messrs
Wellbon, of Texas Hammond, OF Georgia.;
Breckenridge, OF Arkansas; o'Hara, OF
North Carolina; Morrison, OF Illinois, and
Lawler, OF Illinois,
On motion Of Mr.. Beach, OF New York,
an amendment was adopted inserting the
word "knowlngly" In the clause imposing
penalty upon every person who purchases
or receives for sale any oleomargarine from
any manufacturer who has not paid the
special tax.
Mr.. Mcmillan, OF Tennessee, moved to
strike out the clause which provides that
half OF the fines and penalties imposed by
this act shall 20 TO the infOrmer. The
House would not, in his Judgment, do Itself
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
Il. FRANK p1eELow pARDoNED.
The President Exercises CIemency on
His Woddipr Day.

His Wedding Day.
In many Of tho foreign countries on the
celebration OF any great event the king,
prince, or potentate manifests grace and
clemency by opening the prison doors and
restoring to liberty numbers Of persons who
have suffered long confinement. President
Cleveland, while slow to interfere with the
operation Of the law or modify the judg.
ment OF court, did, on his wedding day,
perform an act OF clemency, aud granted
full and unconditional pardon TO b. Frank
Bigelow, now confined in the New Hamp-
shire state prison at Concord. lie has
given personal attention 10 the crse, exam
ined all the papers submitted and came
TO the conclusion TO grant the application.
When this decision had been reached the
President further desired that the act OF
pardonipg should be contaminated on his
wedding day. He wrote personal letter
to the Attorney General stating his wishes,
and more activity was shown In getting
through the circumlocutlon Of red tape than
ever before known In the Department OF
Justice. The document was finally pre-.
pared, signed, and sealed before the mar
riage. Bigelow was convicted OF embez-
cling the funds Of the National Bank OF the
Republic while It's receiving teller, and sem
fenced to prison for FIVE years. There still
remains a number Of indictments standing
against him. Since his trial his wife has
died, leaving six small children TO tho
care and support OF their grandparents,
and his home can well be said TO have been
completely broken up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03

Rev. James NJ. Townsend, OF Richmond,
Ind. occupied the pulpit at Metropolitan A.
NJ E. Church last evening, his subject being
vitality and Herolsm in Christianity" Fol.
lowing out the line of thought suggested
therein, the reverend gentleman said: "a man
who has not much will does not make very
church to-day unless they can overcome the
opposing forces. Religion requires sef-sacri-
fee and subsection OF self. They must have
more life; more vitality in religion, There
was too lazy 10 do anything for the cause OF
humanity. Their mission In the world was
Identical with that of Christ and his methods.
The speaker grew eloquent at times. and spoke
OF the magnificent edihce in which he spoke
us monument TO the energy, zeal, and vitality
OF his hearers This evening there will be dis
courses on education and the schools.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
The Free school of CooI,erv.

The entertainment at All Souls Church last
night for tho benefit of the Free School OF
Cookery was given before very select audi
ence. The musical part of the programme
table 10 ali taking part. The ''Siumber song.n
for two vlolins, by Miss Matte Saxton ana Miss
Emma Prau, was given with n skill that would
have done credit to the best professional tai
Miss Eva Mills, and Miss Kidwell performed
their different parts in n most pleasing style
Rev. DR.. Milburn. chaplain Of the House of
his well.known stvle with "Raminisnsmses Of Of
Carlyle" which were highly interesting and
greatly enjoyed by all present. Rev. DR.. Ship.
pen, In introducing DR.. Milburn, paid hand
some tribute 10 the School of Cookery and
lhoge interested In the good work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
Pepsoarn Free Kindergarten.

The National Rifles Hall was we'll filed last
night with the friends and many OF the pupils
Of the public schools the occasion being the
concert given for the benefit OF tho Pensoara
iree kindergarten, under the direction OF
Mrs. Louise Pollock, assisted by Miss Annie
Sutton, Miss Phoebe Clark, Miss Meta Browne,
and Miss Lizzie Freeman. The first hour of
the entertainment was spent IN exercises from
the Kindergarten system, showing the manner
OF teaching, and evidenced great care aud
thorough knowledge upon the part OF Mrs.
Pollock and her assistants The second part
OF the programme was made up of beautiful
songs violin solos, and fancy dances by the
tcholars from several of the public schools.
The selection from the "Mikndo'' by Maud
Gorham, Marie Plant, Mortimer CarunG, Royal
Trembly, aud Percy Leach was charming
performance, and carried the house by storm
IL was enthusiastically encored and delighted
everybody. The part was taught to those en-
gagged In Il by Prof J. II. vermilya. The
young ladies participating in the various
choruses were from Miss Kents school, w -
S. Clarks school, Gales building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
The washington Light Infantry Corps.

The regular monthly meeting of this organi-
zation for June was held last night at the ar.
mory, Col. VIM. G. Moore presiding Thi
being the first regular meeting since the open
ing of the late grand fair the attendance was
large, and great deal OF routine business was
transacted.
Corporal Loeiller, who had charge of the
committee appointed to decorate the graves of
the deceased members of the corps. reported
that that ceremony had been performed iu
handsome manner,
The lieutenant colonel, In q very neat and
complimentary speech, presented the corps
ppa age i2t lne pest shot 20 Lieut.. william y.
sonal property, he having won Il at three con-
sccutiye annual competitions, and II "goes
without saying" that he eelsvery proud of the
handsome trophy.
Before adjoiirning the following gentlemen
were elected honorary contributing members
of the corps Mcssrs. Albert A. Friedrlchs,
VIM. Crabbe, and @. NJ. W. Earle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
Progress of Examinstlons at West Point.

WEST PoNT, N. Y, June 2.-The examlna.
tions at West Point are progressing rapidly and
quietly. This morning the first class was ex-
amined orally In ordnance and gunnery in the
library, and the second class in chemistry,
mineTology, and geology. The third and fourth
classes are undergoing written examinations In
French. The cadets generally passed excellent
examinations In ordnance and gunnery, and
failures were not noted against any. To show
that they are as proficient In practice US in
theory, the Official report states that Mt the
practice with the siege guns last evening the
gunners attached 10 the 3Opound rihed Parrot
pieces fired "a shots, including trial shots at
1900 yards range, and made bulls'eyos, aud
only missed the small target times.
All the board OF visitors have arrived or are
expected to-day except Mr.. Blssell, of Buffalo,
who is in attendance Mt the Presidents we'd
ding. he will arrive tomorrow. The number
OF visitors is not large us yet, and no prominent
army officers or government officials have ar.
rived. Gen. Sheridan and the Secretary of
War are expected on the nth Instant. Mr..
Alexander, the colorod cadet Is said to stand
fairly in the thirdolass examinations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
international Typographical Union su-
preme.

PHILADELPHIA, June AT a special meet.
ing this afternoon of Philadelphia Typograph.
ical Union, No ., called for the purpose of dis
cussing the relations existing between the
Knights OF Labor and the International Typo.
graphical Union, resolutlonswere adopted de-
for their object The advancement OF the inter
ests OF the laborlng classes and the cause OF
labor, but expressing the belief that the inter.
national Typographical Union should have ab.
solute control Of all matters relating to the
craft throughout the United states The local
delegates TO the convention of the interna.
slructed to vote for the maintenance OF tho In.
teTnatOnal Union rs u separate aud absolutely
n dependent body FIRST, last and all tho time,
and against any fusion or amHlgamatiOn with
principle, the supremacy Of the International
Typographical Union.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
Found Floating I'm the River.

Shortly ai,er O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the body of an unknown white man was found
Heating In the river near the trestle work. be-
low the insane asylum grounds. The body was
tall, 80 years old, with reddish brown hair,
short, and inclined to curl. The features were
large, and the face was Clearly shaved. The
dark.striped, well worn. Besides these the
body had on button CATERS, and a scarf with
cameo pin. The "noater'' was removed to the
dead house at the Washington asylum. The
coroner will hold an inquest to-day. The body
seemed 60 have been in the water about twenty
four hours. There were no marks violence DIS
covered ON the body, and the cause Of drown
ing Ia unknown
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
Rev. DR.. levin Hurled nt Oak H,II.

The funeral services ofthe Rev. DR.. levin
took place In Trinity Church, Marlboro
Tuesday at 2 o'clock, the Right Rev. VIM.
Paret d. d., the bishop OF the diocese, ofIlclat,
ing, assisted by the Rev. Drs. Addison and
Hutton. There were present about thirty Of
the clergy, among them the Rev. Drs. Hodges,
Eccleston, Williams Fair, Stryker. Leamin,
Rich, ofBaltimore: Elliott, Perry, Buck, Gicsy,
Avirett, and Townsend, ofWashlngton. Priorto
the public funeral services there was meet
ing ofihe clergy, at which expression was
given to the high esteem In which the late
lamented divine wns held; Highly eulogistlc
addresse were made by the bishop, brs Hiland.
Buck, Hutton Hodges, Rich, and others Written
papers bearing. on the strong and scholarly
character Of the deceased were read by the
Rev. Drs. Addison and Hutton. Kind offer
was made by Mr.. w. w. Corcoran OF burial
lot in Oak Hin Cemetery, and THANKFULLY ac-
copied by the family. The remains OF Dr.
levin and his wife, who died fifteen months
ago. were brought 10 the city and accompanied
tothe cemetery by a large body of the clergy,
where the interment was made at Z o. clock
Tuesday evening, the bishop and the Rev. Mr..
Todd reading the burial service. The late
dean Of the Washington convocation was In
his 10Th year,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
New Rules for the FIremen.

Thenew rules prepared for the Are depart
ment by Mr.. Joseph Paris, the new chief,
have been approved the commissioners. As
soon as printed the manual win be issued To
the members OF tho department. Under the
new rules the regulation prohibiting the men
from receiving visitors at the engine houses
ment are required to DO between q and 85
years OF age; must weigh $50 pounds and DO
five feet and eightinche high The new manual
old orders and rules are omitted. Chief Engl-
neor Parrls's report for May shows eight fires
during the month, causing q loss Of 81 ,825; in
surance on same, SIZES.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-03
THE MKRKErs.
Result OF tho Days business Shows n
Decline on tho Active List.

Result OF tho Days business Shows n
Decline on tho Active List.
NEW YORK, June 2.--The street for the
past few days has been moro freely sup
piled with bear arguments than for some
time past, and at present there are undoubt-
edly n great number Of operators who have
turned over 10 the bear side. The element
of uncertainty, however, prevents any gem
eral decided movement In either direction.
The market closed firm but strong near the
best prices Of the day. IL is reported that
the Chicago party sold Northwest and Lake
Shore, but bought st.. Paul. London is
also credited with being an indlscrlmlnate
seller In this market to-day, but the bull
party intends there shall be no break, con-
sequently they rallied to the support OF the
market In the afternoon.
Advices from London this morning indl-
cate weakness In the market there, and
opening prices at the New York stock OK
change were from ! TO 4 per cent. below the
closing figures OF last night. The market
was weak from the opening, and material
declines were made in the first few hours
on fairly active business, but the decline
was quickly checked, the market becoming
quiet and rallying small fractions. This
was followed In its turn by another sharp
decline and another fractional rally accom-
panied by duh market, but late IN the
afternoon there was noticeable increase IN
the business done and a strong undertone TO
prices. Quotations advanced slowly but
steadily until the close, which was at or near
the best prices Of the day. The total sales
to-day amounted TO 2S3,S02 shares, q de-
cline OF $1,000 from yesterday, day Of
only four hours business. st. Paul fur
nished 1850 shares; Northwestern, $3.50;
Lackawanna, 5000, and there were only
three other stocks in which the sales
reached 10000 shares. The net result of
the days business Is a decline In most
everything on the active list.
Treasury balances: Coin, $l20,3l6 900; cur
rency, S13,0I8,275.
Quotations OF Wednesdays Stock Sales
The following daily market reports have been
furnished by J. Vance lewis broker, lie Droit
building, Eighth and Streets being the most nc
tive atOcks In the New York exchange: