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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
DISTRICT AFFAIRS IN CONGRESS
lghl Lnarge in nvoosS OF the ,.sti.. H.. -
The Present Status of the Congressional
Library Bill-Expenditures at the
Washington Navy Yard.

The Present Status of the Congressional
Library Bin-Expenditures at the
Washington Navy Yard.
Certain published statements attributing
to Representative Singleton the defeat OF
the bill for q new congressional library
building do that gentleman great injustice.
Mr.. Singleton knew that Mr.. Holman and
other obstructionists would filibuster the
time away which was allotted for the con-
sideratiOn of the measure, and he felt that,
as there was no possibility of reaching
vote, he could do the measure more good
by brief explanation Of its merits than Mr..
Holman could by pursuing illibusterlng tao
tics. There were many new members to
whom an explanation Of the bill was neces-
sary, and these considerations controlled
Mr.. Singleton in deciding to make a speech
on the bill, simply explaining its provi-
siOns. The bill is in a good position
for early future consideration, and
will be made a special order when IL is
again reached on the calendar, Members
Of the House say "Mr. Singlcton's speech
didsnot defeat the measure, and there is no
one more interested in its success than the
chairman Of the House committee. The
able to defer, but II is not likely they can
defeat action on this important measure,
which has too long suffered delay. The
nations books are decayiEg in their present
quarters, and 1t behOoves the representa-
tiyes of the people to guard the literary
growth Of the country with as much zeal
as its political advancement
The Navy Department, in reply to the
Snowden resolution, has sent to the House
q statement showing the amount Of money
expended in the ordnance department Of
the Washington navy yard from March l.,
1882, to Feb. 2S. 1856. The aggregate
amount Of expenditures was $3.50, ,4Sl. 81,
divided as follows; Materials of every de-
scriptlon, S246, ,5500S wages, S535, $50, 33;
tools purchased, Si,09h4O. "Of this
amount" says Commodore SicOrd, "there
has been expended in the manufacture,
conversion, and repair Of eighty-four guns,
1921 HOOP, and In the manufacture alter
alton, and extension Of gun lathes, planes,
special tools for the different calibers,
&c. i@ az 4sl &c." The cartridges purchased
Arguments were made yesterday before
| the House committee on public buildings
and grounds in favor Of the purchase OF the
block now occupied by the city postoflce
upon which to erect a new building for the
| accommodation of our city pOstolllce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
Navy Department Bureau Bill.

The House committee on naval affairs
yesterday further considered the bill for
the reorganization of the bureaus of the
Navy Department. Chairman Herbert sub
mitted to the committee bill designed
to remove the objections which have been
raised against the bill pending before tue
committee. The principal change relates
to the bureau Of personnel, In which 1t was
claimed too much power had been con-
centrated. No action was taken, hewever
1t is stated that the Secretary OF the
Navy himself has, upon reflection, become
somewhat Indifferent to the fate of the re-.
organization bill in its present shape, and
It Is understood that Chairman Herbert's
substitute TO remove the objections grows
out of suggestions made to him ny Secre-
tary Whitney,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
A wanton and Unprovol,ed Crime.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Hoar intro
duced bill providing for inquests under
national authority. MIR. Hoar said the bill
was suggested by the reports Of recent oc-
currences at Carrollton, Miss. The Senate
had had no information In regard to those
occurrences, but newspapers OF both politi-
cal parties seemed to agree about them.
According to these reports, wanton and
unprovOked crime had been committed re-
sulting in the death Of q large number OF
citizens, in which all the victims were of
one race, and, he presumed, Of one political
party, and all the murderers of another.
Such occurrences, unfortunately, had hc,rr
80 .epIuna +.opII InI u,i nn"7c 7cemer' 70. DeCn
VI 1le4uenv occurrence, but, when investi-
gated, were apt to take a political turn.
Persons defending or apologizing for them
said they had no political significance, Still
the fact remained that 1t was the opponents
Of the Democratic party that were killed,
and that adherents OF that party were the
murderers. This bill was to supply n
method of inquiry which would be removed
from politics. The bill was referred to the
Judiciary committee,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
THE EASTERN BRANCH BRIDGE.
What the Committee and tho Commits
sioners VIII Propose to Congress.

An East Washington delegation held an
interview with tho commissioners yesterday
afternoon in the interest of plan to build
n new bridge across the Eastern branch at
the foot Of Pennsylvania avenue. The COM
missioncrs suggested that they submit plans
to show their sincerity, and the commits
sioners would take defuite action.
The committee desired only an iron struc-
ture to span the chasm, not to exceed 300
feet, the remaining part to be made cause
way. The cost Of the bridge alone is not
to exceed 100000, The commissioners re-
quire the committee to furnish scow to
transport labor to and fro They propose
to use convict labor ON the construction Of
the causeway, and they will begin work at
once. The committee agreed to grant o
right Of way for all the approaches to the
bridge on the eastern side of the bridge,
also all the material needed in the construc-
tion Of the causeway. The commissioners
promised to interest themselves in having
Congress pass the bill. The statement pub.
lished that the bridge would cost S156,OO0
is inaccurate. The sum was that estimated
by Capt. Greene for the construction of an
iron bridge 400 feet, which plan was not
accepted by the committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
DIED.

FENNO.-On Friday, March %, 1886, EDWARD
FENSO, in the S0th yearOf his age.
Services ut the house of his son-n'law, ). J,
Rimball, 5ll Maple avenue, lie DrOit Park,
Monday, March 20, nj II o'clock. The remains
will be taken to Augusta, Me-, for intcrmcnt.
lIILL,-On Wednesday, March p, 1886, Gen,
BENNETT H. HILL, U. S. A., in the list year OF
his age.
Funeral will leave the late residence Of the
deceased 1909 n street northwest, ut $40 u. IN.
ON Saturday, March ~. Requiem mass Mt the
Church of the immaculate Conception NJ 10 Il,
m, Relatives and friends of the family are IN
VitCd to attend. -
ANDERsoN.-,C at 225 p. M,
Thursday, March %.
Funeral from the Church Of the Epiphany
ON Saturday at . p. m. Relatives and friends
are invited.
HUNT.-In this city Wednesday March "a,
1886, WARD HUNT, eX-assOciate justice of the
United States Supreme Court, in the 10th year
of his age.
The funeral services will be held at Grace
Church, Utica, n. y, on Sunday, March %.
Friends win kindly omit flowers. y"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
Prnyer for Score tnry Manning,

"Hear, we beseech Thee, o Lord"
prayed the chaplain of the House yester-
day morning, sour supplications in behalf
Of thy servant, the Secretary of the Treas
ury. Keep his mind and heart In perfect
peace on his bed Of sickness. Inspire his
physicians with wisdom for the treatment
Of his case, and may the remedies under
Thy blessing speedily bring to pass his total
recovery to health and soundness., May
thy servant, the President, the earnest and
faithful members Of his Cabinet, and Of the
two houses of Congress lay to heart this
example Of overwork, and bear in mind
that the body has its laws, the study and
man Of sense, and so may these high per-
SONS in this as in all other things set O
worthy example TO the nation"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

An effort was made by Democratic SEN
ators yesterday morning to have q caucus
yesterday to arrive at some kind Of an un-
derstanding about the vote on the Ed
munds, resolution, but a quorum was not
secured, and nothing was accomplished
Democrats denounce the report Of the
finance committee on its Interpretation of
officers, and maintain that the language
used by the Secretary does not warrant the
assertion that removals have been made
"for political reasons only.n In his reply
to the finance committee Secretary Manning
said "No papers containing charges re-
necting upon the official or moral character
of - are in the custody of this depart
ment.n II is claimed that the letter is of q
negative character, and gives no positive
information about reason for suspensions
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
THE GRAND ARMY's POSITION.
Commander Hopkins Defines the Com
rade's Place Among citizens and His
Responsibilities.

Commander Hopkins Defines the Com
rade's Place Among Citizens and His
Responsibilities.
In the anniversary address of Commander
Marcus S. Hopkins, Of Kit Carson Post, of
this department of the Grand Army OF the
Republic, at National Rifles armory, after
alluding to the prosperity Of the post,
which has over 400 members, he says;
"Thc Grand Army generally during the
past year has grown very much as our own
post has, and is now very strong and In
iluential for good throughout the greater
part of the country. During the war we
helped to make up the mighty military
hosts OF the government In its tremendous
battling for liberty, Union, and the success
Of self-govemment among men. Now we
are part Of its citizens with only peaceful
pursuits, objects, and influences. But we
are distinguished among our fellow-citizens
by the high honor which they everywhere
freely recognize Of having been part of
the soldier savors OF the republic. The
Grand Army has now no military purposes.
It is a great, useful peace organization.
Its motives are not warlike, but none the
less. patriotic. 1t does not aspire
but only to uphold by moral influences and
example the best qualities OF American
citizenship, and to practice its principles OF
fraternity, charity, and loyalty. But we
should never forget that we of the Grand
Army are immediate individual trustees OF
the sentiments and honor Of the great pa
triot forces Of the government during the
war period; that we are representatives OF
those whose benehcont achievements are not
only the radiant glory Of American civili-
cation, but rich blessings to all mankind.
Hence, We are individually conspicuous ex-
become more so while we live. II should,
therefore, be our endeavor TO manifest IN
peace all the graces aud virtues Of good
citizenship as thoroughly as our armies in
the field did the heroism Of patriot soldiers.
Then indeed in the end will ours have been
"a ppffpCt work -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

On motion of Mr.. Springer, Of Illinois,
the vote by which the House few days
since defeated the Senate bill granting a
pension of $50 month to the widow of
Gen. II. W. Benham was reconsidered and
the bill was passed-yeas lis, nays So.
The House then went into committee of
the whole Mr.. Hatch, Of Missouri, in the
chair on the private calendar.
The entire afternoon was devoted to the
consideration Of the bill to change the rank
Of Henry j. Hunt from colonel to major
general on the retired list. Finally vote
was taken on a motion to report the bill
favorably to the House, and 1t was defeated.
Then a motion was made to report 1t, with
the recommendation that 1t be laid on the
table, and the friends Of the measure re-
Trained from voting, leaving the committee
without a quorum. This fact was an
nounced to the House, which at 4:30 took q
recess until 1880, the evening session to be
for the consideration Of pension bills.
EVENING SESSION.
The House at It's evening session passed
forty pension bills, and at 0:l5 adjourned
until oday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
What Kaufman is Doing.

What three great countries are now doing,
A, Kaufman tells us in this days paper,
but more interesting and important still, as
being here at home, what himself is doing,
In dry-goods bargains, mattings, and many
other articles, at his Double Combination,
1241, 1913 Eleventh street southeast. Sat
isfaction is certain TO every purchaser from
Kaufman, and equally assured is tho great
pleasure Of meeting courteous gentleman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

A number of attractive excursions during
the coming spring and summer are an
nounced by Messrs, Thos Cook ~ Son, the
well known tourist agents of New York
and London, which are arranged on the
the routes followed, are TO be found in their
monthly paper, COOks' Erc,TSiOaist, pub
lished at POI Broadway, New York, which
they announce will be sent by mail 10 any
one interested, on application,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN; have
this day remitted to the Rev. Charles
O'Reilly, d. D., Of Detroit, Mich, treasurer
Of the Irish National League Of America
TO the parliamentary fund, $500, making a
total remittance within the last year by the
Il, NJ. llealy Branch Of the Irish National
League Of Washington, d, c., Of over 81 900,
p. j. MClSTYRE,
Local Treasurer Of the Branch,
MARCH pa, 1886
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

Walking down Broadway is very pleasant
when you feel we'll and T K never felt
better than when his friend asked him how he
"Ah, my boy" said T, &c, NJ. ID. did Il"
And his friend wondered what G. NJ. D. meant.
He knew II did not mean n Good Many Doc.
~ have It." said he, just hitting the nail on the
head, "you mean Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery or Gold Medal Deserved, as my
friend J-s- always dubs it." Sold by
dr1ppiste
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

Aaron NJ. Cav, aged 90 years, was locked
up at the fifth precinct station last night by
Deputy sheriff Ferend, who brought his
prisoner from Cleveland, Ohio. Cav had
been a soldier, and was for nine years con-
fined in an Ohio insane asylum. lie was
released, but recently was attacked again
with insanity and attempted to murder his
mother, his wife, and his three children,
He win be taken to the government insane
asylum day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27
Signal Service Investigation.

Lieut.. Beall, of the signal service, was
heard yesterday by the committee on ex-
penditures in the War Department in the
investigation OF the accounts of the chief
signal officer. Lieut.. Beall thought the
present system Of collecting and transmit
ting weather obseryations-the telegraph
serVlce-was the best that had ever been
prODOged
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

The election held yesterday by Columbia
Typographical Union to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Thomas 7.
Hurdle as secretary resulted in favor of Mr..
Lloyd Prather. The vote was as follows:
Prather, 3ll; Richards, 2S7; Hough, 80;
Clark, 81.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions will have q special meeting to-day to
consider Senator Frye's bill providing for a
congress of American nations. Messrs.
Thecher and Curtis will address the COM
mittee In support Of the measure. NJ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

The above is the cut of a newly
invented Stamping Machine, re-
Gently patented. 1t is a very valu-
able invention. Parties interested
can obtain further information by
addressing PATENT, Republican
Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-27

"WE, Us & Cor abounds with fun pure
and wholesome; take the little ones to see
1t, Matinee to-day. u.ENea gGh.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
The "Itu~ Doctor" Of Berlin.

The Dcr!iners are greatly exercised over
the person of an American whom they
contemptuously nickname "ihc Rag Doc
tor" but whom they envy most cordially.
According to Berlin reports, this indlvid
ual is neither more nor less than al Amer
ican physician to whom the government
az Washington has intrusted the import
ant charge of overseeing the disinfection
of all the rags exported from Europe ~
to the United States. His stamp Gione
will allow them 20 land OH American soil.
According to the same rumor, he is be-
liered to receive the round saihry of $50, ,0OI
from his government, besides fee of G3
pfcnnigs from the exporter Of every bale
of rags he inspccts, the daily number of
which is computed ut about 4n0! THIS
and the salary together would give the
"rag doctor" an annual INCOME almost
equal to chat Of the president. It ScIM:'
remarkable that thus iar lltsle O" n":hin5
has been heard OF anxious competitors for
so snug q Ecrth.-Forcign Letter
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Tie Little Girl of To-Day.

A handsome, wellformea girl of II
years who is elaborately dressed three or
four times day, whose only chaperon
seems to be her maid, who walks the yer
anda of large hotel with the savoir ialrc
of the woman of the world, who sees her
bed usually at y O'Clock, who donates
her stocking as souvenir to her boy low
ers, and who, with more sclf-possession
than sweetness, is quite qaiffte capable OF ASKING
for the best place in the dance 6Sit-ss4 tue
table, can not, will not grow into the SORT
of woman that one would want boys to
marry; and yet this is the typical small
girl. quite believe that she comes usu-
ally of the nouveau richie, for people who
are really good form do not cast their chill
,iren upon the dangerous waters of public
purlors in large hotels Good, strong,
hearty, healthful children in picturesque
clothes-for they do not need to be uglyt to
be proper-gve pleasure to everybody;
but "Frou-F Frou" in miniature, like an i'm
itation Of puppet, is to be frowned upon
deriled, and eventually driven from posi-
ton, because she is neither good for the
present nor does she pr Usise better for
the future-New York Star.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Profits OF the Book Trade.

The public being level-headed in bust
ness affairs, it is not surprising that out
of five millions of readers only five thou
sand at the utmost are willing to pay Sl.5O
for what should not cost over so cent. The
trade are we'll satisfied with such small
sales, since the "get up" Of q $3.50 novel
does not cost more than 20 cents copy,
or 81, ZOO for 5000 copies; for these the pub
lie pays $500 or q clear profit of $1,000 or
the 81, 900 invested. OF this profit the au-
thor receives only $50, the remaining
S.. T5Q are what the trade make out of his
brains, time and labor.
To get the same amount Of profit out Of
a 50-cent edition the trade would be
obliged to handle nearly $4,000 copies; but
then tho authors royalty, if only ten
cents copy, would be nearly $4,000; a
fact Of no concern to the trade, SO lous as
they can make as much out of 5000 cop
les at $3.50 rs out Of s., 900 at 80 cents
Cor. philadelphia Times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
A Priest Who Was with Ney.

Were you with Ney's army when ne
turned it over to Napolecn?"'
u was, and I we'll remember the day
that Ney's act of treachery took place.
Ney's and the struggling army Of Napo-
leon met ut O.oe bridge, better kno"a NJ
the time rs the bridge Of the Holy Ghost.
Napoleon's army was encampeG few
miles from the bridge. opposite our lines.
The morning aftcr the cuc"mDment we
saw some flags Of truce in advance OF Ma
poleons army and il was then that the
men began to suspect Ncy's plans, but the
suspicious were not even whispered. Soon
the flags disappeared and Ney gave ord
ers to prepare for an attack and marched
on 70 the bridge. When we reached the
opposite side of the bridge we noticed
about dozen lnen advancing from Na-
poleon's army on horseback, bearing 1iags
of truce Our army, which, all told, dla
not exceed 10000 men, came to halt The
men OH horseback advanced end the cen
ter one of the group proved to be Napoie-
on himself At sight Of him Ney ahd his
staff Gismounted. Napoleon also dis
mounted and was warmly embraced by
Ney and his officers. OF course shout
in honor of Napc!cOa went up from our
ranks. Well, history has recorded the
rest. We were forced to combine with
Napoleen's army Of boys between Tic ages
of 10 end 20 years and 60 Oh to Waterloo
and defeat" Father Neyrou in Chicago
Tribune
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
How to Use Pianos in Summer Time.

In the hot weather piano should not
be placed in q damp room or left open IN
draft of air, for damrress is the most
dangerous enemy. 1t causes the strings
and tuning pins to rust and the cloth used
in the construction Of the keys OF action
to swell, whereby the mechanism Will
move siuggishly or often stick together.
Continued dampness will also injuriously
affect the varnish and raise the soft fibers
of the sounding board, thus forming
ridges. Extreme heat is scarcely less in
furious. A piano should be closed when
not in use, in order to prevent the ac-
cumulation of dust, pins, etc, on the
sounding board, and yet it should be
opened occasionally and daylight allowed
to strike the keys; otherwise the ivory
may turn yellow An India rubber or
cloth cover should protect the instrument
from bruises or scratches. Moths may be
kept out of piano by lump of cam
phorswrapped in soft paper placed in the
inside cover. A new piano should be
tuned at least once every two or three
months during the first year, and at
longer intervals thereafter.-Eew York
Mail and Express.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Found in IIi-tory Books.

II The Atlanta Constitution is peren-
nially ycracious, tn. following must BE
accepted rs truth: "Some time ago Il
teacher in charge Of Il school III a west
Georgia county was approached by a pupil
and requested to explain the meaning CT
40 B. c. The teacher read the sentence
in which the hicroSly!,lics occurred, and
observed that is referred to IN incident
that had taken place III 4 remote period.
'Ahcmh lie said, them tiSsers an them
letters Is frequently found il history
books. You see, 4 long time ago, folks
didn't knows much's we do, an they
sortcr Guessed at dates. Now, 80 b. e..
means - bout correct. "--Eychangc
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Immature Meat is Uuwholcso,ne.

Immature meat is unhealthy for two
reasons; first, it contains no nouriSlliny
elemeuts, and consequently only relieves
the symptom of hunger without actually
recuperating the system; second, it is cN-
tremely indgestible, rolling up Into
masses al the stomach, and not disentc.
grating, like the tlbrous flesh from older
animals \ chilG's stomach is quite Nh
able to cope with piece of bob veal; i'll
its violent efforts to remove the offending
substance nature not infrequently re-
moves the little sufferer.
Bob veal is thc ,uca: Of 4 calf under four
weeks old, the great bulk OF that seized III
New York, however, is from Il few hours
to three days oid.-Dr. Cyrus Edison in the
Forum
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Saved by the FROST ITcil."

The frost bell is dnuMless .!:c means nt
saving many tons Of Grnpes i'll the north
ern portions of California, where the frus;
sometimes docs So III uch damage 1t coll
sists of Il wire running FROM different
parts Of the vineyard 70 tho house. On
tic vineyard end of the wire is IN appurl-
tus that ring! Il bell i: tlrY house when
the thermometer l;c5Crnd5 10 II certain de
gree. When the bell Is let oil TIC uccl,-
pants ns IL" house know that their wines
are in danycr ana :inHr"tiatciy repair -
the vineyards and light l;res i'll '.lh"r"hL
quarters, ana ;i.us prevent. through the
agency of this ingenious electrical Gcvice,
Tie loss uf tons Of the lm,t:t !ucinNS :rIi!l
gruwn Oh the pnciiir coast. --;,h!";: - !!"I
III