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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
mittee of Arrangements-Ma of
Albany, Endorsed.

An Enthusiastic Meeting of the Com
mittee of Arrangements-Ma of
Albany, Endorsed.
The largest meeting of the committee Of
arrangements for the twenty-fourth ami
versary Of the emancipation Of slaves in the
District of Columbia was held last evening.
The meeting was called to order by the
chairman, w. II. jackson; A. st. A. Smith,
secretary, and Il. +. Williams, assistant
secretary. The committee on music re-
ported that the National and Sandy Spring
bands have been engaged for April IL.
Henry Miller and Silas Chapman reported
the Ancient Independent Order of Moses,
and Mt. Olivet Commandery, No. /. II. f.
Williams reported the Grand United Order
of the Sons of Daughters of Liberty. The
Rising Star Club, of Tennallytown
(mounted), was reported by Charles Taylor.
George W. Stewart was present, and
said that he voluntarily came to give the
proper party his support, and that he
would do all he could TO make the affair n
success.
Capt. James A. Perry said that the Capt.
tai City Guard will turn out on the 10th for
this celebration.
The following persons were added to the
committee OF arrangements Henry Miller,
Silas Chapman, Henson Stewart, Thornton
Lewis, Charles Taylor, Rector Thomas, and
Henry White. II. +. Powell was added to
the executive committee.
The chair offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
Whereas the citizens ofthe District of Column
bia are denied the right OF suffrage, and know
ing that they are oppressed by heavy taxation,
and believing that our offices should be filled
by competent and worthy men, and, while we
preferred q District man for the recorder of
deeds, we believe that the President knew
what he was doing when he appointed James
@. Matthews, of Albany, to the position that
was so acceptably filled By Hon. Frederick
Douglass and
Whereas his recognition OF merltirrespectivo
of color, in the appointment OF Mr., Matthews,
| is an evidence that he will give to the negro
greater recognition, Notwithstanding the oppo-
| ment he feels Opposed so to do. The appoint
ment of a negro to succeed another is not an
| official advancement of the race nor Is ii more
| than what our Republicans have done. The
| President is entitled to the thanks of the col.
| ored people for the appointment of one of our
| race, and If this is his principle we have moth
| ing to fear Weare of the opinion that II Is the
| color of Mr.. Matthews, and not that he Is q
| citizen of Albany, that has caused Republicans
| and Democrats TO denounce him and condemn
| the superior Judgment OF the President. There
| fore be IL
ResOIltd That we, the colored citizens, in
| dorse the appointment of James @. Matthews
| from the fact that the President is endeavor
| ing to carry out the declarations OF his inau
| gurHi address and the principles of the Repub
| lican party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
NO STRIKE OF POSTAL CLERKS.
The Rumored Organization and Dissat-
isfaction Said to BE GroundIess.

Reports have been In circulation for sew
eral days past to the effect that the railway
postal clerks of the fifth, sixth, seventh,
third and second districts had organized
for their mutual protection, and had re-
quested Postmaster General Villas to give
them assurances that they would not be re-
moved except for neglect Of duty, in COM
pliance with his circular issued in June,
1855. 1t is also stated that If they do not
receive these assurances that all the postal
clerks in the districts named will stop work
at once, and allow the Postmaster General
10 operate the cars himself.
Contrary to the assurances received from
Mr.. Villas last June, q large number of re-
movals have been made In the fifth division,
and number In all the other districts.
Several postal clerks from the third dis
trict We're seen yesterday bya reporter for
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, and denied the
existence OF any such organization in this
district, and they also expressed the opin-
ion that no such organization exists In the
other districts, and that no such movement
was In contemplation by tho postal clerks.
Information was received from the Post
master Generals office that the department
had no knowledge OF such an organization.
1t was further ascertained that A. Burt,
superintendent of the fifth division, had
about three weeks ago rendered his resig-
nation, to take effect on the 10Th Of March;
that amicable arrangements had been
made with him, and that Burt's chief clerk
running between Pttsburg and st. Louis,
had been under instruction by him. No
fears We're entertained by the department
as to any injury resulting to the business Of
the country at this time from any such
movement. In fact, fewer removals are
being made now than at this time last year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11


The bill introduced by Senator Dawes to
divide the Sioux Indian reservation and open
n portion oft TO settlement, now before the
House, Indian affairs committee, is assuming
a more national character than the provisions
OF the bill would indicate. The National In
dian Defense Association, and Indian Rights
Association have diverse views on the subject,
former association Is opposed to tho bill, aud
the latter Is in favor of Il. IL Is said that the
action OF the committee will, In ell probability,
determine the principle whether reservations
This, members ofthe committee say, incident
ally involves our future Indian policy. II Will
determine, they say, whether in the future the
government VIII pursue n policy calculated to
improve and advance the indians IN their
Tiballreations, or whether II win endeavor to
break up their tribal relations, throw them In
far as possible, dependent upon his own eX.
ertiOns for his support
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
baltimore AND oHIo RAILROAD,


SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY, DEC. Is.
lssb, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
JERSEY AVENUE AND c STREET. AVE-"
=, For Chicago 0:i3 q. ~, and 1910 p. m. daily.
rae "'4o o. M is fast Limited Express to Plus
burg and Chicago, arriving in Pitsburg al 7,.io 70
NJ, Chicago next morning at 500. No extra fare IA
charged on this train for fast time,
. For Cincinnati, Louisville ana ST.. Louis daily at
F. NJ. and lOlO ?, M, with Through Coaches
s ana Palace sleeping Cgrs 70 above points, without
natl and s., Louis. arriving In Cincinnati ne morn
ing o. 40 y. Louis $50 y. N. No extra fare 10
For Iittsburg NJ DAB q. NJ, with Parlor Car.
hnd 500 y. m. daily 10 Pittshurg, Cleveland and
D9 F6p Ra WIN sleeping Cars TO Plns5grg
ute tT9inl $3.50, 1870, diO $40, G.io. 700 s!a5,
For Baltimore on Sundays, $40 $50, $50, and
1920 a: M l;25, lao, $3.50 40, b:4O, GAO.
For Shenandoah Valley Railroad and points
ss,9ulhi o.JO p m, daily with Pullman Sleeper
For Annapolis, 6:iO aud $50 a. m. and 1910 and
a:3O p MI on sunday, $3.50 q. m and 4;IO p. m.
For way stations between Washington and Balti-
and II p; m. on, sunday, $50 a, m. and les,
$3.50, a.4O, z, and l D. m. For stations on Metro.
aud 5:3l p m. daily d:i0 p. m. daily, eScept sun
day, for principal stAtOus on Metropolitan Branrb,
$40 sd a. M daily on sunday 'icps a. an siaiioas
q. IN. daily except sunday. For Gathersblrl, and
intermediate points, $50 a. M, 1890 and il:aO
x. n
~. and afO y, m, daily, except sunday
For HaCerStOwn and Winchester S.lu nd O,l.l
a. IN. and 63l p. m, daily EXCEPT sunday
Trains arrive from the west daily O:lU ZOO A. n, .
1880 las tNew Orleans EXpl,siD, and $50 D. nal
From Annapolis, $50 and 1885 q, m. aud 80
nd 0;2o M; sunday, lO35 q. m, 6:3j y. IN,
From Lexington, $50 p. IN. daily except sunday
From Frederick and intermediate points S:o5 a,
M and $40 y, m. daily except Sunday
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at $40,
$50 l'2O, $40, BOO, and 1890 q, In,, and 1913,
" ID. NJ. u 81 nj u n
a. M, 1880, 2, 4;2O, 600, $50, 7:45, 600. and
IL r. IN.
All trains from Washington stop at Relay station
except $40, 315, aud $40 p. m.
For further information apply at the Baltimore
and Ohio ticket otce-Washington station '6l and
1851 Pennsylvania avenue, corner OF Fourteenth
street where orders will be taken for baggage 10 b
checked and received at any point in the city.
B. DUNHAM, General Manager, baltimore. A'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11

Secretary Manning has, in compliance with
the law, transmitted to the Senate list of
names of persons employed in the Treasury
Department during the year ended Dec. 81,
1885, and showing the time each was actually
employed and the sums paid to each. He says
that, so far as he knows, the persons named
were assigned to useful labor. The Secretary
ofemplOycs in any ofthe bureaus beyond that
provided for in his annual estimate for tho
next fiscal year could be made without detri-
" ,ae SeffS @ o Ee SSSdta G re
moval of individuals and the appointment OF
others in their stead is required for the better
dispatch of business, but ! am satisfied that
there are cases in which the removal of the
incumbents and the appointment of mora nc.
tive and efficient persons In their stead, would
be of advantage to the public service. Such
time, as facts Justiiyiug the same are brought
to my attention"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION.

Miss i. II. HASTE, Of Florida, and John NJ.
Farris, Of Kentucky, have been appointed
clerks in the Office OF the third assistant post
master general, at $40 and Shopper annum,
respectively,
L. s, Anderson, of Arkansas, has been trans
iorred from the office Of the first assistant post
master general TO the Office ofthe Postmaster
General with an increase in salary from VI 900
10 81 200 per nnnum,
7. Q. Muuce, ofLouisana, has been trans
ierrcd from the office of the first assistant TO
the office of the third assistant postmaster
general with an increase in salary from ~, 900
TO 81 200 per annum.
Commodore schley, who has been acting
chief of the bureau OF provisions and clothing,
has been relieved from that duty, According
to the law he could only hold tho position ten
days after the suspension Of Postmaster Cen
eIal Smith.
The Treasury Department has decided that
imported books Intended for distribution as
premiums by an institution of learning are
subject to duty, and cannot be classified as
books specially imported for use of philo'
BOphical, literary, or religious purposes, &C.,
which are exempt from duty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
A HUSBANDS srnANaE STORY.

How MIR. Ridgloy Alleges That His
wife Sought Short Cut to Widow
hood.
Private life when exposed TO public gaze
sometimes dlscloses strange transactions In
the domestic circle, but II Is doubtful II
there has been anything more remarkable
shown In this way than the alleged ex-
percnco Of Isaiah w. Rdgley at the hands
Of bis wife, Sarah G.. Ridgioy, and from
whom he yesterday made application for
divorce. Mr.. Ridglcy has resided in this
city for over forty years, most Of the time
in South Washington, while his wife Is
native Of the District. The couple were
married by the Rev. DIR. Ilolmead at the
pastors residence, on Fourteenth street,
between B and G streets southwest, on
Christmas day, 1861, and had passed the
first two or three years of their life together
in peace and contontment, when a change
began showing itself in the house.
The wife did not seem salts
fed with her home or manner
Of living, and expressed the desire that II
might be different. Becoming fretful and
petulent, she at first annoyed him with
petty actions which eliminated IN acts Of
absolute cruelty, by which the husband be.
lieved his life and health to be endangered.
lie further makes the charge that his body
became covered with ulcers aud sores, re-
sulting from some poisonous incubation,
the cause Of which he did not know, but
had good reason for suspecting that his
wife was the cause Of the malady. Her
conduct toward him continued unkind, she
lost all affection for and he believes she
contemplated getting rid of, him from the
following remarkable circumstance: One
night, while In bed with her, he was awak-
encd by feeling a peculiar itching sensation.
| Looking up, he found his wife sitting
| above him In the bed with bottle and
sharp instrument IN her hands, and In
| the act Of using the instrument upon his
| person. lie made an effort TO gain posses
| sion of the bottle, but failed, aud IL was not
| long after this occurrence that his body
| broke out with ulcers. Her strange and
suspicious behavior led him TO inspect the
| premises ard make thorough investiga-
| ton. In hunting around his bedroom he
| found several bottles filled with various
| liquids ana pins, herbs Of different kinds,
| instruments, &C., which gave to the room
the appearance of Il voudoo doctors labor0-
| tory. The discoveries alarmed him and i'm
| PEELED him to go further lie then interro.
| gated his wife, and by the conversation be.
came convinced that II was her intention,
and charged her with adopting this
means, TO get rid Of him without
| having the crime discovered. Satisfied that
| II was unsafe for him to remain under the
same roof with her longer, he ordered her to
leave, which she did, going to her brothers,
where she resided for three years. Then, try
ing to effect reconciliation, Mr.. Ridgley in
yited her TO return to his house, which, how
ever, she positively declined to do. In adj
dition TO cruel treatment lie makes the
charge of desertion, and seeks divorce he
cause he believes his honor, life, and health
| demand Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
Commodore rruxtun,s Promotion.

Commodore TruXtun, commandant OF the
Norfolk navy yard, will be retired to-day, and
Capt. George Brown will take command of the
yard. Commodore Truxtun was TO succeed
Rear Admiral English upon his retirement
mated for the position, but he has not yet been
confirmed. There is q question whether he
will be retired as an admiral or rs a commo-
quire special enactment by Congress to give
him the advancement to the rank of rear I'D
miral with the increased pay. Under any cir
cumstances Acting Rear Admiral James Il.
Jouett, commanding the North Atlantic squad
ron. will be entitled to the promotion to the
grade of rear admiral after to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
FOR LOCAL LEGISLATION.
The Advisory Council of the District
Committees in Congress at Work
Upon Proposed Laws.

Tho Advisory Council of the District
Committees in Congress ut Work
Upon Proposed Laws.
An adjourned meeting Of the Bar AS
sociation was held ut their rooms yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Darlington, from the COM
mitteo, reported that no further legislation
was needed as to the collection of interest
upon judgments on torts, as the ground
was completely covered by q recent decision
Of the court in general term showing that
the power desired already existed in the
court.
Mr. Perry, from the committee on leglsla-
tion, reported the following bill, which
was approved by the association:
That from and after the passage OF this act
II shall be lawful for any person or persons TO
whom letters tCstamentary, or of admlnlstra-
ton have been, or here after may be, granted,
by the proper authority In any of the United
States or territories thereof TO maintain any
sp OF IN b SHq Il % SnS % @
same manner as If the letters testamentary or
of administration had been granted to such
person or persons by the proper authority in
administration, or a copy thereof, certified
under seal of the authority granting the same
shall be sufficient evidence to prove the grant
us the case may be- hath or have administra
ton; provided, nevertheless, that tho supreme
court of the District of Columbia shall have
the power, and such power IS hereby given
TO the said court upon the.petition of anyone
interested, TO require from such person or
persons the security now required by law In
like case from resident administrator or
executor.
That all exceptions in favor of parties beyond
the District of Columbia, which may by exist
ing laws be replied or relied on in any action
or proceeding brought in the said District, arc
hereby repealed and abrogatcd, provided that
this section shall not affect the right OF parties
in actions now pending
The committee on legislation was re-
Quested to prepare bill directing that all
this District shall be.in writing; also, one rec
ommending the appointment Of an addi-
tional judge for this District, to hold an adj
ditional criminal court to hear appeals from
the police court.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
Changes in the Currency Lnws.

In answer to the invitation of the House
committee on banking and currency to Rp-
pear before the committee and express his
views upon the House bills proposing changes
in the currency laws Secretary Manning has
replied, under date Of March 9, that his time is
20 fully occupied with the current business of
The department that II is impossible for him TO
make such study now OF the measures proposed
ns their Importance calls for, and he trusts TO
him nom personal attendance, lie will at oil
times, he says, be most happy 10 profit by
conference with members of the committee
at their service.
Treasurer Jordan writes that, owing to the
illness of thellsslstant treasurer hisstme Is so
committee during office hours, but will be
pleased to appear any evening, The commit
tee has accordingly; arranged to meet Mr.
Jordan next Wednesday evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
ALLEGED BANK THIEVES.
Two Men Arrested for Suspicious Con-
duct-Held for acquisitions.

Two Men Arrested for Suspicious Con-
duct-Held for acquisitions.
"Wm. H. Mason, of Pittsburg,n and "W.
r. Powell, Of Boston," came to Washing
ton Tuesday, and were assigned to separate
rooms at the National Hotel. Yesterday
they visited all the banks and were seen to
take careful surveys of them. To avoid
suspicion they would get $50 bill changed
into 81 bills at q banks that they would
visit. At the next bank they got a SEQ bill
for the twenty single ones.
Detective Raft heard from the men, and,
after following them into several banks to
satisfy himself that their visits were for no
good purpose, he arrested them in the
Metropolitan Bank, on Fifteenth street.
The men were taken to the fifth precinct.
During the day they were photographed.
They expressed their willingness TO leave
the city, provided they were released. The
police concluded to hold them until the
officials of other cities can be heard from.
A New York pawn ticket was found on
one of the men. 1t called for several silver
spoons. The New York police were noti-
fed. The men are believed to be expert
bank thieves and hotel workers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-11
The MARCH CROP REPORTS.
More Grain in the Hands Of the Farmer,
Than In Any Previous Spring.

Than In Any Previous Spring.
The March report Of the department Of
agriculture on the consumption and distri-
button Of the grain crops makes the pro-
portion Of corn still IN the hands Of farmers
40 per cent Of the last crop. One year ago
the proportion Of the crop on hand was $40
per cent: two years ago, 81 per cent of the
short crop Of lss3 II amounts TO 1900
goo bushels-0S, 100000 more than last
March, and POI 600, 900 more than in March,
1851
The proportion Ia lowest in the west,
where heavy winter feeding is required,
averaging 3s per cent In twelve states. It
is 10 per cent. IN the south, where II Is re-
quirCd for feed Of pillow teams In spring and
early summer, and 10 In the middle states.
The proportion mcrchantahlc ia 500 per
cent, which is slightly above the average
Of series Of years. The value Of the mcr
charitable averages $50 cents per bushcl;
Of the understandable, 2l,3 cents. This
makes the average value Of the stock on
hand 1873 cents, which Is half cent per
bushel more than the December value Of
the crop, when the aggregate value was
estimated at U35,OOO,0OO.
Tho stock Of wheat In the hands Of farm
ers is 3O.l per cent. OF the crop. IL was
1871 one year ago, and 9S.i two years ago.
1t amounts to 100 100000 bushels, against
lG0,OOO,OOO last March, and 1l0,OO,OO1 two
years ago. II Is only 100000 bushels
more than IN March, 1850, the shortest in.
visible supply of recent years.
The visible and Invisible supply, March
!, was, therefore, l50,0O0,000 million bush.
els against 2l2, 000,O 600 last March.
The proportion Of the crop estimated for
consumption within the country where
grown is lis per cent.
The average weight per bushel, as esti
mated, Is - pounds against 5S.3 for the
previous crop aud 800 for that OF 1854.
The consumption for bread aud Other
uses, the seed sOwn, aud approximately
s5G0),OOO bushels exported since the lot Of
March, lsSi, makes a distribution equal Ia
the supply from March last