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National Republican., 1886-12-18
QUE MARn1AGE MAsKEr.
This "A Good Place in which to secl
Wives.


wives.
The Chicago Tribune has tho following to
say in regard to Washington as a Marriage
Marketn
Washington is going to be chock full
Of marriagcable ladies this winter" said
pretty little southern widow to your cor
respondent last evening. "Do you know"
she continued, showing keen interest In
the subject, THAT this is the greatest match
making city In the universe? MOI Well,
it's true. More ladies come here TO get
married than to half a dozen other cities Of
the same population. 1t is because Of the
pleasant society, the beauty OF the sur.
roundings, and the gallantry OF the city.
All the ladies want to live bere; aud I don't
blame them. / have been coming here for
three winters-but not for the purpose |
mention.n
"Do you think this desirable place to
hunt husbandsY"
~ cannot say so,r and flt OF dlsap.
pointment cleaned in her blessed big black
eyes, and the flush mounted her velvcty
cheeks. "But tits good place for men TO
seek wives. i know you must have seen
that much. The ladies are handsome and
accomplished, as rule, and hundreds OF
them have wealth and social standing. AS
the capital and the abandon OF the people.
II there is anything lady likes It Is ease
and elegance, plenty OF time, and an abuu-
dance OF gayety. These, with gallant
and bright hush-gentleman, make II so
nice. have attended receptions, dinners,
and oil manner Of entertainments, social,
In Paris and London-I was educated at
the capital Of France but there is nothing
10 lastingly pleasant as you have In Wash
ington."
"Are there more marriages here than In
other cities, propOrtlonate to the popula-
latlonYr
"I cannot say that there are. but you
must remember that the matches made here
are eliminated elsewhere. The ladies
come here, meet residents or visitors, court,
make engagements, then 20 home and get
married. OH it's jolly. courtlug In Wash.
ington-so different from other places.
There is romance in everything. A woman
that couldn't plot au elopement here, un-
der the glitter of the white house, the ror
and hustle OF the capitol, and to the music
Of the dining room and ball, isn't worth
having. But, seriously, never heard Of
so many ladies who wanted to get married
as are here now. | know them, and see
them everywhere / go-widows, orphans,
daughters Of magnates. statesmen, and
potentates. II were young man I'd be
q bigamist, sure Lots of men come here
to look for wives but there is not one OF
them to ten ladies who are looking for hus-
bands. The. hotels, arlstocratlc boarding
houses, the flats, and the private residences
are full Of them. Scores arc In every
square. Myl water, water everywhere, aud
none TO drinkp Aud the dlscouraging fea-
ture is, these ladies are becoming more
plentiful every year. Great families of
them come In bunch, put up at the fash
ionable places or rent houses, and stay the
season out. An acceptable man could
marry twice q week. From the inflow of
familiar faces 1t looks like the market would
be better supplied this short season than
ever before"
National Republican., 1886-12-18
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Supplemental estimates were transmitted
to Congress by the Secretary Of the Treas.
ury requesting that, for the better admins
tration Of the business OF the land office,
provision be made in the sundry civil bill
for one additional chief Of division OF the
board Of review at salary Of $4,000, and
that a new division, to be known as the
Of one chief, at salary of $500, and six
members, at salary Of $4,000 each. A
letter Of the commissioner OF the land Office
is transmitted with the estimates, In which
he shows the necessity Of both OF these
divisions. He says that at the end Of the
fiscal year 12,770 contests remained unacted
upon by the office because Of inadequate
clerical force.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

The Rev. E. d. Daniels, to whom the
Washington Society of the New Jerusalem
extended a call In June last, and who has
been acting as pastor since Sept. l, has sig
nifled his acceptance Of the call, and SER
vice will be held at the place of worship OF
the society, on North Capitol street, be-
o'clock a. M, at which time the Rev. j. B.
Parmelee, pastor Of the New Church Soci-
ETY. In Wilmington, Del, will deliver the
installation sermon. There will also be
services tomorrow evening, at which the
ordinances OF baptism and confirmation
will be administered; and the Rev. Thomas
A. King, pastor of the New Church Soci.
ETY. in Baltimore, will deliver an address
appropriate to the occasion.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
PEN sIoNs TO SOLDIERS.
Men Presumed TO Have Been Sound
when Enlisted.


When Enlisted.
Among the measures now pending In the
House which have passed the Senate, and
of great importance to the soldier element
OF the country, Is a bill to relieve applicants
for pensions from the necessity Of proving
that the disability or disease for which they
seek pension did not exist prior to their
enlistment in the service. Every day the
pension office rejects claims of this sort
without equity or justice, but for the simple
reason that pension applicants are unable
to prove that for twenty years prior to their
enlistment they were In sound bodily
health. Why this unjust state OF affairs
should exist seems unanswerable. There is
no occasion for it, as every soldier prior to
his enlistment In the service received
thorough medical examination by compe.
tent army physicians and surgeons, which
examinations applicants would have to pass
successfully before they would be accepted.
The very fact that they were soldiers should
prove them to be in sound bodily health,
and should act as an estoppel to inquiries
as to their health previous to that time. In
view Of the facts 1t seems almost crime
for the government, twenty years after
the war, to demand such proof from
its crippled defenders In their old age.
The present bill seeks TO abolish such des-
picable measures, and 1t is to be hoped that
the House will follow the good example set
by the Senate and pass the bill without de-
National Republican., 1886-12-18

The Senate committee on appropriations
held meeting yesterday to consider the
urgent deficiency bill providing for the
government printing office. The chief
clerk Of the printing office was present, but
Benedict. who is in New York, and post
poned action in consequence until Monday.
The chief clerk intimated that the force Of
the printing Office would have to be fur
loughed II provision for its payment was
not soon made.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
A GENERAL PENSION BILL.
A Substitute for tho Blair and Web er
Measures.

A Substitute for tho Blair and Web er
Measures.
The House committee on invalid pen.
slous amalgamated the substitute for the
Blair pension bill, prepared at the last ses-
sion with Representative Weber's bill, IRE
latlng to the pension Of dependent parents,
and instructed Chairman Matson to report
the measure to the House and endeavor to
secure its passage under suspension of the
rules.
The substitute agreed upon by the COM
mittee differs from the Blair bill In this
that while the last mentioped measure pro-
vided for a system OF divisible pensions
ranging from "a to $24 according to its de-
gree Of dependence or disability Of the pen
sioner, the committees substitute provides
for uniform rate Of S12 for all honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors now suffer
ing from disability which incapacitates
them for labor to the extent OF rendering
them unable to earn support, and who
are dependent upon their daily labor for
support. The committees bill also includes
soldiers and sailors Of all wars in which the
Union states has been engaged, while the
Blair bill was limited in its benefits to SOL
diers or sailors Of the rebellion.
The second section OF the bill limits at
torney's fees TO $5 for each claim, but con-
fers discretionary power on the commits
sioner OF pensions TO allow $40 In certain
cases. 1t also provides that no pension al
lowed under the act shall commence prior
to its passage. The BILL which was incor-
porated in the substitute measure, provides
that in considering the pension claims OF
dependent parents the fact and cause Of
death, and the fact that the soldier left no
widow or minor children having been shown
as required by law, 1t shall be necessary to
show by competent and sufficient evidence
that such parent or parents are without
other present means of support than the
for their support. No accurate data as to
the expenditures that will be required
under the terms Of the bill was before the
committee, but IL is estimated that about
$4,000 soldiers and sailors are at present
either In almshouses or dependent for sup
port upon charity.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Republican Senatorial Caucus.

A caucus of Republican senators took
place yesterday afternoon. It was called
ostensibly to fill vacancies In the committee
lists. Senator Dolph was selected TO be
chairman Of the committee on claims aud
Senator Spooner for chairman OF the com
mittee on coast defenses. A half dozen
other vacancies In committee membership
were also filed. The interstate commerce
bill was briefly criticised and discussed and
the tariff was talked about more at length,
but no action was taken in reference TO
either. An advisory committee on the
order Of business was appointed, and the
caucus then adjourned.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

HowLAED DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 2ll Four
and u half street northwest, three doors nOrth
of Pennsylvania avenue. Il. =. Rowland, NJ.
d., G. III. Rowland, d. ID. s., surgical, operative,
and mechanical dentists. EXtraCtiOns under
nitrous oxide, 90 cents each tooth, and only so
cents extra for gas whether one or Il number
of teeth are extracted at the same sitting.
Have administered nitrous oxide 10 over l5,0Oo
Hmalgam, and white Filings Inserted In the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

A prominent treasury official who was
asked for information on the subject, said
yesterday afternoon that it is not at all
likely that the department will make any
immediate calls for per cent. bonds, fin
view of the fact that 1t has already given
public notice that 1t stands ready to re-
deem all such bonds outstanding, paying
par and accrued interest to date Of presenta.
tion. The amount Of bonds redeemed un-
der this "open call" which was issued
Sept. 15 last, is $2,2O9, 300. This leaves
$63, 900, 500 OF uncalled 3s still outstanding.
OF the called bonds there is outstandin 81
or, $50,
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Literary.
Literary.
The following is taken from Public Opin-


ion:
"Stories and Memories OF Washington
City" is the title of series OF papers which
Mr.. Seaton Donoho, the white haired iterd.
teir of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, is to
contribute TO the BrO0klW Magazine, COM
mencing with the January number. The
name OF this magazine, as announced In the
current number, will be changed next month
to the american Magazine, In which 1t is
justified by the growth Of its circulation and
by the superior excellence Of Its contents.
Mr.. Donoho's contributions will form an
attractive feature Of this periodical for the
ensuing year. He has spent his three.score
years and ten In literary work In and about
the capital, and has enjoyed the personal
acquaintance Of most OF the distinguished
men in public life for more than half CEN
fury. These papers, embodying what he
has seen and heard, will be valuable addi-
tion in the way of anecdote and personal
reminiscence to the biographical literature
Of the period. Few writer's of the present
century have hobnobbed with more great
men or accumulated larger amount of
information respecting national affairs than
has the venerable and classic Donoho.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
TRADE DOLLAR RECoINAGE.
Text of the Bill Passed by the Senate
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
Following is the full text Of the bill for
the retirement and recoinage of the trade
dollar, as that measure was passed by the
Senate yesterday:
That until July /. 1887, United States trade
dollars, II not defaced, mutilated, or stamped,
shall be received at the office of the treasurer
or any assistant treasurer of the United States.
in exchange for a like amount, dollar for dol
lar OF standard silver dollars OF the United
States.
SIC. @ That the trade dollars received by the
treasurer or any assistant treasurer of the
United States shall not be paid out or in any
other manner Issued, but, at the expense of
the United States, shall be transmitted to the
coinage mints, and shall be regarded and
treated rs silver bullion, and, at their bullion
value, shall be deducted from the amount of
bullion required to be purchased and coined
by the act of Feb. 2S, 1873 and shall be recOined
Into standard silver dollars, according to the
provisions of said act; Provided, That the
amount to be 30 deducted as provided in this
section shall not exceed $500, 900 in any month.
SEC, g. That all laws and parts Of laws author
izing the coinage and issuance of United States
trade dollars are hereby repealed.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
A Satin Lined Fur Muff for Christ
mas Present to Everybody That Wants

We have decided to give away as Christ
mas present n satin lined fur muff in perfect
condition. You can have your pick out OF
thousands TO each and every purchaser Of a
%He.neE sdss gooS 6S Sdy mS Gr Sn
inclusive. This offer is made In good faith
no extra prices on that account. One price
absolutely, All our goods marked in plain
figures Cloak department second floor, easily
accessible by stair or elevator.
LASsBuRGH e BRO.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

Senator Beck introduced bill to reduce
the fee for passports to 81. The present fee
is 50, The reduction was recommended by
the Secretary OF state In Il message TO Con.
grCss.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

tlOn.
Representative Belmont, OF New York,
introduced the following bill, which was re-
ferred to the committee on foreign affairs;
"That the President be and is hereby
authorized to appoint commission to pro-
coed to such places in the United States or
elsewhere as may be designated by the Sec
retary Of State TO take testimony under oath
or affirmation In relation TO the losses aud In
juries inflicted since the 3lst of December,
1885, by British authorities, imperial or
colonial upon citizens OF the United States
engaged In the fisheries on the northeast
coasts OF British North America. Said
commission shall everywhere have, In re-
spect to the administration of oaths or
affirmation and the taking OF testimony,
the same powers as commission OF CIR
cult court, and shall be paid the same fees
as are prescribed for similar services OF a
commissioner Of circuit court. together
with travelling expenses
National Republican., 1886-12-18
HARPER'S MAGAZINE.
Departments by G, W. CURTIS, w. D.
H0WELLS, C, D. WARNER,
Subscription per Year, 81.
The sEyENTY-FoURTH VOLUME COM
mcnced with the Number FOR December
1880.

One Of the most striking featureso Of HARpER's
MAGAZINE for 1887 will be new novel by KATH-
LEES O'MEARA, to begin In the January num-
Der, entitled "Narlla," a story Of Russian life,
which, apart from its. political ani social sig
nfcance, will be n love story of exceptional
dramatic strength and interest. A new novel
by w. ID. HowELL's, entitled "April Hopes"
will begin In February and run through the
year. Upon the conclusion Of Mr.. BLACKMoRE's
"Sprlnghaven," will appear humorous novel;
cite, entitled "Tony tie Maid," by BLANCHE
WILLIS HOWARD.
Important illustrated papers, similar to those
which have appeared during the past year on
the great navies Of the world, will continue to
be special feature. Among other attractions
will be u series Of Southern Papers, contributed
In part by CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER, and In
part by REDECCA HARDING DAVIS, illustrated
by WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON; important
papers Of Oriental interest, superbly illustrated;
a continuation Of the "Great American Indus.
tries" series, illustrated, special art contribu-
tions by l.. A. ABBEY and ALFRED PARSONS;
further discussion of the Railroad Problem;
"Soclal Studies," by DIR. RICHARD 7. ELY; i'm
portant Health papers, short stories by the best
writers, &c.
Bound volumes OF HARPER's MAGAZINE, for
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each. Index OF Vols. l TO Xxx, cloth, $4; half
calf, $6.25-By mail, postage free.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

ney Butter churned every morning and delv-
cred in l5 pound "Ward" prints, at 10 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, cents per ball;
buttermilk, o cents per quart, and sweet milk
at cents per quart.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

1000 50 WASHING MACHINES FREE.-To intro.
duce them. Ifyou want one send at once to Mon.
arch Laundry Works, 80 Randolph St.. Chicago,
National Republican., 1886-12-18

Our satin-lined overcoats are % per cent less
than any other clothing house In the city. Else
man Bros, corner Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

BERKELEY, a pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, 81 per gallon, 81 Il
quart, and 90 cents a pint % cents Il sample
bottle, ThaGp, SIS / street northwest
National Republican., 1886-12-18
CITY ITEMS.

OUR reduced SIS oyercoats will compare fa-
$40. Eiseman Bros, corner Seventh and Il.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
a Commission on the Fisheries 0ues-
tIon.

STORM oyERcoATs at Eiseman Bros, corner
Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Increased Clerical Force.

II
You are ailing with baa cold take Turkish
bath, 903 street northwest.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

THE Rockford Is the cheapest and best watch
manufactured. ]. Karr, agent, $50 Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Senators

Who are overworked generally seek relief in
the Turkish baths at 9O3 L street northwest.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
GnnRraagInaI

If 1t is case OF cut or bruise, or break, or
sprain, Salvation Oil will settle matters for %
cents.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

"HE saw before him the gladiator die" Yes,
and he wouldn't, perhaps, If there had only
been sensible man to rub him well with Sal
AAEa OIL
National Republican., 1886-12-18

MRs, l.. ]. LITTLE, Livingston, Ala. success
fully used 81. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Urgent Deficiency.

congressman
Know the value of the Turkish baths, and
hence hey know where 9O2 L street is.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Installation Services.

OUR reduced $40 overcoats by actual COM
Larison are as good as sold elsewhere at Sl5.
Eiseman Bros, corner Seventh and E.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Passport Fees.

Gentlemen In Quest of Rare
and exquisite articles for Souvenirs during the
Holidays. go TO SOC Ninth street.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

RED STAR COUGH CURE has the Endorsement
of U. s. Architect Clark, Washington. ID. g.
National Republican., 1886-12-18
Three Per Cent. Bonds.

SOUR MASH wHIsKY-Kraemer 1877 7th st.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

T. ETAGE TO BS5R 1DE-
National Republican., 1886-12-18
MANsILIs ALMANAC OF METEoRoLoGY

FREUNDs MUSIC AND DRAMA. Henry
Z. Preund Publishing Company Dec, III.
SS Fifth avenue, New York. 10 cents. Pub
fishers.
A portrait Of John Gilbert, the veteran
actor, adorns this number. Much stage
and concert news is given. Freund's Is
alive with the most lively part Of life.
National Republican., 1886-12-18

Bound volumes OF HARPER's BAZAAR, Il
three years back, cloth, 81 each.-By ma
postage free.