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National Republican., 1886-12-11
HON. ALEXANDER LONG.
Recent Death of an Ohioan Whose
Mark Was Made In Congress as Well
ms EIseWhcro,

Recent Death of an Ohioan Whose
Mark Was Made In Congress as Well
ms Elsewhere.
Hon. Alex. Long died at his residence In
Cincinnati Nov. "a. He was in his 10th
year, and had been confined to his home
most of the time during the last few years,
having been in failing health for nearly a
decade, suffering from complication of
disorders.
Hon. Alex. Long was at one time promi-
nont in the affairs Of Cincinnati, where, as
a school teacher, member Of the bar,
member Of the school board, and
In politics, he spent nearly all OF his
long life. In politics his partial failure
was brought about by his strong southern
sympathies, which caused his congressional
experience to be stormy one. AS Mason
he achieved the highest honors, aud was
widely known for the excellence OF his
lodge work. lie was most excellent master
Of Kilwinning Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
for many years, and would have been much
longer continued as such had he not at
length positively declined further honors.
He was elected TO the Ohio legislature in
1913, reelected In 1913, and In 1862 was
elected representative from the second
congressman ulSbIlCb W Juc JulTUY clBuJu
Congress, serving on the committee on
claims. During the first session Of his SER
vice he made speech in opposition to the
war, which was published throughout the
country, and was the subject OF general
comment by the press both north and south
On the day following the delivery OF this
speech Hon. Schuyler Colfax, who was ut
the time Speaker Of the House Of Represen.
tatives, left the Speakers chair, came down
on the floor, and introduced resolution for
the expulsion OF Mr.. Long. A protracted
discussion on tho merits OF the
speech and the freeio OF
debBte thereupon ensued, which
occupied the House, to the exclusion OF all
other business, for five days, when the reso.
luton of expulsion was withdrawn, and one
of censure substituted therefor, which was
finally adopted by majority of eleven
votes. He was delegate to tn. Chicago
convention In 1864, aud made speech
therein against the nomination Of Gen. Nc
Clellan. lie advocated the nomination OF
Chief Justice Chase by the Democratic
national convention held IN New York in
1865, opposed the nomination OF Hon.
Horace Greeley in 1872, and had not voted
at a presidential election since 1860.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Inquiry From Anxious Mothers.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICANS: The
mothers Of the children who attend the
second grade school In the Dennison build
ing are very much exercised, / am told
over the manner in which that school has
been conducted during the past two and q
half months, and as my phlegmatic nature
has become somewhat stirred by the tales
which have heard recounted every evening
since the beginning Of the present month,
have the curiosity to inquire, through the
columns of your paper, whether these tales
are juvenile flctions or whether they are
founded on solemn facts. IL the superin-
tendent Of the public schools, or some one
else equally blgh In authority In school af-
fairs, will kindly rise and explain what
follows, he will secure by so doing the last.
ing gratitude of the aforesaid anxious
mothers.
1t seems that the school in question was
aesigntd to young lady who was absent
In Europe on SIX months furlough. It
appears further that this young lady's fur
Tough does not expire until about Jan. l,
1887, and that she has applied for an ex-
tension OF her furlough for six months
longer, which has been granted. In the
meantime, ber place has been supplied by
not less than Ave teachers, and, as a result,
the mothers referred to have observed that
tbtir children are, to quote Mark Twain,
advancing backward with CELEBRITY" Some
OF these teachers have rendered conscien-
tious, efficient services, hut others have
apparently cared little whether school kept
or not, and thus the good accomplished by
one teacher has been more than neutrallzed
by the indifference manifested by another.
1t is said also that the school Is destined
for the teacher who has the most influence
behind her, but, conildentially, do not
believe 1t. The public schools are not Gre
ated for the purpose of aifording positions
to those who have influential friends re.
gardless of competency, and therefore put
no faith In this rumor. If, however, there
should be any truth In this statement, then
the powers that be had better look out for
the indignant mothers.
II the superintendent Is not aware OF the
above facts / hope he will read this letter
and take immediate steps to procure a com.
petent teacher and place her In permanent
charge OF the school. Byso doing he will
give unspeakable satisfaction to the
mothers, and immeasurable relief to the
children; for the latter have been going to
school every morning lately with their
hearts in their throats, and coming home
every evening with the tears in their eyes.
PATER,
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Mail TrnnsportatIon.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: I was
on yesterday handed a copy of your paper
Of date Nov. IA, 1885, containing an article
on the transportation Of the mails between
Australia and New Zealand. What you
then predicted is now transpiring. The
English mailc will he sent through Canada
over the Canadian Pacific railway TO Van
couyer on the Pacific, and from there line
Of ships now being built by British subsidy
to ply between that point and the points
above named. Not only will the malls be
thus carried, but New York is to-day re-
celying solid train loads Of tea shipped
directly from China and Japan to Van
cOuver, and there taken by the Canadian
Pacific railway and delivered directly In
New York without breaking bulk
s. j. RITCuIE.
EBuITT House, Dec. TO- 1886.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
TIE NIaHT SCHOOLS.
Increase In Attendance and Excellent
Work Being Done.

The number OF scholars at the night
schools is Increasing every week. Nearly
400 had been entered at the franklin,
Henry, and Peabody buildings on Dec.
Many girls have lately appeared in the elias,
rooms and their presence tends TO encour
age others who are anxious to attend, but
who have held back because they feared
they would have no companions OF their
own sex at the schools. There is little
doubt that before the session ends 500
names will be on the rolls. Any one who
makes round of the schools any night and
eeeshow eagerly the working boys and girls
strive TO master the knowledge which Is
held out to them, will wonder why these
night schools are not better supported aud
equipped silce they accomplish so much
good. Owing to the meager appro-
priation this year the session lasts
less than four months, with classes
only three nights weekly. Then eight
months elapse, during which the youthful
mind is likely to lose nearly all II has ac-
quired Many ladies and gentlemen, who
have visited the night schools and become
interested In their work will, II is said, make
ON effort to obtain from Congress an ap.
preparation Of at least $40, 900 for next year,
and then the schools can be placed on
good working basis. The veteran edu.
Gator, Prof. Richards, who is principal at
Henry building, is laborlng to make tho
night schools here rival those OF Boston,
and he is confident 1t can be accomplished
Il Congress will only look TO the needs OF
the large class Of boys and girls who must
work during the day.
"The night schools" said Mr.. Richards to
a REPUBLICAN, man, "should be as efficient
MS the day instruction, and the working
children should have the same opportunities
Tor gaining knowledge as the more favored
ones have. Every city IN the country would
do well to initiate Boston, whose night
schools are perfectly equipped, have nine
months sessions, and are SO literally sup
ported that the Uest teaching talent can be
employed. And the results more than
justify the expenditures. Here in Wash
ington there is hardly enough money avail
able to support properly one school, instead
OF the six that are In operation, aud n large
portion OF the fund came from private sub
scriptions. Everything should be done to
induce Congress to look into the needs OF
the District in the matter Of night schools
and to give them the support they deserve"
National Republican., 1886-12-11
THE POLICE SCANDAL
Assuming the Proportions OF n National
Disgrace.

j. NJ. Currie, in one Of his special letters
to the Washington, Iowa, Gdseitc, has this
to say about the police scandal in this city {:
"The police scandal OF this city has as.
sumed the proportions OF national dis.
grace. The present disgraceful condition
Of affairs grew out OF the alleged order of
the superintendent Of police TO his subordi.
mates to, organize system OF espionage
upon the private and personal habits of
senators and members OF Congress, and TO
collect and to report such facts relating
thereto as would enable persons in posses.
sion thereof 10 control their congressional
action by their fears OF exposure. One of
the alleged jobs TO be promoted by this
means is the extension OF one Of the ave-
nuts Of the city TO the suburban residence
lately purchased by the President Some
have been malicious enough to try to
smIrch the Executive by intlmating that he
had knowledge Of this scheme. am glad
TO say that few here would even listen to
such an accusation. But there is q serious
phase to this matter which will demand the
attention Of the people Of the whole eoun-
try, who will watch developments, and the
action Of The President (who appoints the
officers Of the District who are involved in
the disclosures already madel in applying
remedies.
h,The District of Columbia is governed by
laws enacted by Congress, aud no i'm prove.
ments can be made, or expense incurred
without It's sanction. These laws are ad-
ministered by officers appointed by the
President. Congress is the city council for
Washington. That any man or set Of meu
could control Congressional action by the
means referred to above would be a ma
tlonal disgrace. That the officers aud
police force Of the national capital should
te Employed to collect, were IL possible to
do so, such material for the use OF n cor
rupt ring, IN "tlnckmaillpg" Of the worst
character, Is depth OF infamy sufficient to
cause every American to hide his face In
shLme. But the imputadon which might
! c Inferred from the scheme so far as devel-
op, Il Is base end Infamous slander upon
Congress UDd reflects upon the judgment
ana NlItue OF tie corst tueucies by whose
votes they ire sent here. The senators
and mcnlbeis arc gentlemen well
krown in the communities from
wbith they come; they are elected
from among their fellows for their ability,
int,gtiIy, aud moral and social worth. With
few exceptions they are accompanied by
their families, from whom they are seldom
absent except when attending TO their OF
fetal duties, How the hearts Of the rellned
ladies OF these families will ache when they
read the impuiatious cagt upon husbands
and fathers by these disclosures, for no
names are given and no exceptions made.
That 320 congressman aud 90 senators
could c selectt d from all parts Of the uoun-
try ard ell Of them be immaculate would
irdocd lie surprising. The number OF those
who could he Influenced by such means is
30 snail that they are without po ger to at-
feet Legislation. The people should repel
the accusation.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Villas FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
The Postmaster Generals vauiting
Ambition.

The Postmaster Generals Vaultlng
Ambition.
The nomination of Col William +. Villas,
as Vice President on the same ticket with
Grover Cleveland In 1888, says the Chicago
Tribune, is a probability now being quietly
discussed in Democratic circles in Wiscon-
sin. Now that Villas has the Demo-
cratic party Of this state completely under
his thumb there 10 no doubt that he will be
able to control the delegation from this
state in the next Democratic national CON
ventlon. He has retired to private life
Bragg and Bouck, the only two politicians
who stood In his way.
Col Vilas's supporters regard the back
down Of the President.in the restoration of
Benton to office as point made IN favor of
the Postmaster General, because II is noto-
riously true that Benton did in Missouri
only what Villas did In Madison, and II
Benton was decapitated for doing cam
paign work Villas must suffer also. Some
Democrats are so enthusiastic as to think
that Cleveland and Villas are hunting in
couples for the prizes of 1888, and have
already definite understanding IN
regard to the future. They claim
lwhat every intelligent Republican
knows to be preposterous) that II Villas
is nominated for the vice presidency
Hill Wisconsin will wheel into line and be-
come reliable Bourbon state. When IL is
said that Villas has all the political ma.
chinery of the state in his own hands 1t
must not be understood that he has no op.
position at home in his own party. The
Telling OF opposition toward the Villas con-
tlngent among the leaders of the party In
Wisconsin is very bitter, and will show itself
on every suitable occasion. In the first places
Villas has engendered n feeling of hatre
among leading Democrats because he would
never take nomination of the state ticket
or stump the state when he knew there was
no chance of success; but he has always
been ready to catch the bird II others would
beat the bush for him. Col. Woodward,
the defeated candidate for governor on the
Democratic ticket, feels very sore toward
Villas for what is termed In bourbon parlance
Vilas's hoggishness in the last campaign.
II is notoriously true that the visit OF the
Postmaster General to Wisconsin Just be-
fore the election this was for the sole pur-
pose Of running Villas campaign for the
United States Senate, and that all his time
and money were spent In that direction.
No effort was made to help the state ticket,
but every energy was put forth to elect
members OF the senate and assembly who
would vote for Villas for United States sem
ator. But that having failed, the scheme to
nominate Villas for Vice President two years
hence can be can be pushed forward as fast
as possible
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Congressman Reid.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 10.-The Utioa-
Republican, Winston, N. c., prints the fol-
lowing:
Last weeks Republican contained the state
ment that Congressman Reid had made an as
signment for the benefit OF his creditors, and
especially OF Col. A. J. Boyd. Since then new
all sorts of rep its are ahoat of cases where he
has obtained money. under false pre-
lenses, increasing his liabilities TO
himself 1t seems has left the country. Certain
II is, that neither the people OF Wentworth (his
home) nor in Washington city know whero he
uiars. The developments are Astounding, but
enough is known to warrant the statement
that more Infamous system Of swindling,
hypocrisy, and fraud than this man has be IN
state, If In the south,
National Republican., 1886-12-11
A SENATOR'S EXPERIENCE.
The Effects of Excitement at u Horse
Race.

Race.
Senator Beck, OF Kentucky, is a great,
big, stalN art Scot, who emigratcd to the
dark and bloody ground when but youth
TO fortune and to fame unknown. For
several years he acted as superintendent of
blue grass farm, but believing that he was
better fitted for the law he studied hard
and was admitted to the bar at Lexington.
lie soon rose to prominence, and formed O
partnership with John G. Breckenridge,
then the idol OF young Kentucky. Like
most men raised around Kentucky, Beck is
found OF fast horses. When but a young
lawyer he was selected to act as distance
Judge during one of the meetings OF the
Kentucky Association, of Lexington, Ky.
In telling his experience the senator says
81 was proud OF the honor conferred
upon me, and / took up my position
Tor the first race, determined to
do my duty without fear or favor.
A friend OF mine had horse in
the race, and / was very anxious
that he should win. When the start was
given | kept my eyes on him all around the
course. He won, and was elated beyond
measure until was told that In my excite
ment | had neglected to drop my flag and
shut out two horses that were clearly dis
tanced. Then was so chagrined that /
threw up my position and mentally resolved
that / would never act as course official
again. / kept my word for over twenty
years, and then, after my friend Grlmstead
had named his Waverly colt after me, /
broke 1t TO oblige number of Kentucky
friends. II was at Pimlico near Baltimore,
the day that Parole Tom Ochiltree, and
Ten Brock ran. Ten Broecl was the pet
OF Kentucky, and my friends thought II
would be great thing for our state pride
II Kentucky's senator should, as Judge, be
among those who pronounced Kontucky's
greatest race horse the victor Of the day.
Well, served us judge, but, TO our disgust,
Parole won and Ten Brock was but bad
second. don't thlnk am success as a
race Official, and | don't intend to tempt
fate further In that direction.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Joke ON john ChamberIaIn.

New lork Letter In Philadelphia Press
"Nedn Thorne, the well known actor,
who made hit In the "Black Flag,n Is one
OF the practical jokers of the day. His SIS
ter is the wife of John Chamberlain, of
Washington, the well.known club house
man and caterer Thorne was here few
days ago, and went to the Hotel Brunswick
with two or three friends for lunch, when
he discovered Chamberliil In an adjoining
cafe, and remarked to his companions that
he proposed to have some fun with him.
Thorne called for telegraph blank, on
which he wrote as follows:
MRS. JoHN CHAMBRRLAIS, WASHINGTON, n.
O.: John Mt this moment Is dining with u beau.
tiful woman at the Hotel Brunswick. Shall l
interfere? "NED" THoRSE.
On the back OF the dispatch he wrote;
DEAR JoIIN Unless we get q bottle for our
table at once this dispatch will be fled for
transmission. "SED."
A water was sent with this dlspat ii to
Mr., Chamberlain, who promptly caught on
to the jOker's work, aud said TO the walter :
"Give those gentlemen out there anything
they want from bottle to basket aud
charge II TO me, hut notify Ned Thorne
that ] viii have him arrested in the morning
for blackmaillng."
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Lincoln Posts Entertainments.

The complimentary entertainment ten
dered by Lincoln Post, No. 9, G, A. r., to
the members Of the post aud their families
and to Potomac Corps, No. 2, Ladies' Relief
Corps, was very largely attended last night.
The Ladies' Relief Corps were present In a
body. The programme was varied one,
consisting Of vocal and instrumental music,
recitations and dramatic representation.
Capt. Iipes, As chairman OF the committee
to the good work done by the Ladles' Relief
Corps, The dramatic part Of the entertain.
ment was a farce entitled "The Specter
Bridegroom" which was presented In q
most pleasing manner, and was greatly
enjoyed by the large audience, Those tax
National Republican., 1886-12-11

ing part in It were Misses Trlplett and
Reagan, and Messrs. Anderson,
Baker, Hoffman, Pittman, and Thorn.
ton. One Of the most delightful
Morrison. The musical part was taken by
Miss Emma Greyton and Mr.. w. Thorn
ton, both Of whom rendered their parts
most satisfactorily. Taken as a whole the
entertainment was most creditable one,
and did great credit to the committee hav-
ing charge, The members OF the commit
tee OF arrangements were Capt. Pipes,
chairman; Capt. Myer, aud Comrades j. E..
Thornton and Baker.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Oklahoma Lands,

A report has recently been current In the
west that the commissioner of Indian
affairs intended to move the Indians west
Of Oklahoma on to the Oklahoma lands.
Indian Commissioner Atkins said yes
tcrday to friends Of the Oklahoma bill, now
on the calendar OF the House, that the re-
Ioit had no foundation, aud that II was the
Intention Of the department TO leave the
" ole matter to the determination of Con-
pItEg
National Republican., 1886-12-11
An Ohio Town Almost Destroyed.

TOLEDO, OHIO, Dec. 10.-Flre broke out
this morning in Carpenters grocery store
in Attica, village of l 400 Inhabitants In
the eastern part OF Seneca county, Ohio,
and before 1t could be checked, destroyed
almost the entire business part OF the town,
The total losses foot up something like
100000; insurance about half that amount,
equally divided among the German, Cooper,
Phoenix, Milwaukee, Mutual, Home, aud
Columbia companies.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
EEEvAND Trints visiting cards; rs cents per
ndrCd. 1910 Pennsylyania avenue.
National Fnoampment of the U. V. U

National Enoampment of the U. v. u.
The national encsmpment Of the Union
Neterans' UniC n meets in this city We Ines
day Jan. 10, Commander Dillon has an
nounccd the following appointments Jos.
i. Cliiicrd, quartcmaster general, vice
Arthur Schaiz, quaItertnAster Post No. /.
Mastering ofllcers-JohnNJ. Brown, New
York; George s. Ayre, Maine; p. IL.
Coney Kansas Henry A, Cheever, Mas
sgchusetts, ospectors-George ID. Curtiss,
New YORK II. II. Burbank, Maine VIM.
NJ. Hess. Kansas. AIds.de-camp-Moses
II. Pride, New York NJ. +. Gaffney, John
Morrisey, New Jersey; II. II. Marcellus, j.
ii. b. Jenkins, District Of Columbia. Com
mittee on state of the Union-A. b. Frlsbie,
vice l.. d. Bumpus, elected colonel; Thos.
Ilynes, vice ID. w. Peters, elected delegate:
Frank A. Clark, vice j. +. Bailey, elected
surgeon; X. X. Brouner, vice A. W. Prather.
SINGERS use Red Star Cough Cure, as It
IFl0 u
National Republican., 1886-12-11
RAILWAY NOTES.

fTl Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia earn.
~ for November, 1856, SilS3l2; 1885, Sjg1,-
O..
IN ne Illinois Midland railroad case. The
oil Of Dow, the purchaser, TO pay, In nd Ii
tu % his bid ofsl, l2IQO0 the sum o sls 800 for
F0lu Is confirmed, The purchaser Is directed
10 payIhls bid into court In three instalemonts
90 the first days of January, February, aud
Mhrch nest, The court also settled all quos-
IL Us Of allowances,
National Republican., 1886-12-11

81 per gallon, 20 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money,
at McGee's, Ninth street, near ID.
National Republican., 1886-12-11

SINGERS use Red Star Cough Cure, as Il
relieves hOaIseness, Prlca, 2j cents.