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National Republican., 1886-12-03
a Public Need.


On the 18th OF June last the government
had rented for the use of the State, Treas.
ury, War, Navy, Interior, aud PostofIlce
Departments private buildings in Washing
ton sufficient TO command yearly rental
Of one hundred and fourteen thousand and
one dollars.
The government Of the United States, II
1t had no money in its treasury, could Dor.
row all 1t might want on thIrty-year bonds,
bearing 9lper cent. interest; SO long as 1t has
a surplus OF money on hand that surplus is
not worth more than % per cent.
One hundred aud fourteen thousand and
one dollars is the interest at that rate on
$4,5GO,040.
There is a surplus of S1OO,0OO,O0O In the
treasury, and there will be no way to get a
dollar Of It out after the 1st OF next July,
when all the 3 per cent. bonds will have been
redeemed.
Washington is the capital city Of the ma.
tion, and one OF the most beautiful cities OF
the world. Why should not 100000 or
$5,0O0,0O0 Of this surplus money be ex-
pended in erecting handsome buildings In
sufficient numbers to accommodate all It's
immense army Of emplOyes2
These buildings must be built in time;
why not now when ground is cheaper than
it ever will be again and money abundant
1t may be accepted as very certain that
the property rented by the government does
not represent value Of much, IL any, over
one million dollars, and that the govern.
ment is paying ten per cent. interest or
rented buildings, when II can own better
buildings more suitable for its purposes
at two and half per cent.
There is another view OF this question.
The men who labor with their hands In
preparing the material and constructing
buildings are complaining at the scarcity
OF money and the difficulty with which
they obtain labor renunerative enough to
afford them decent living, and allow them
TO put away something for their support In
the days when they are past further labor.
Would 1t not be well, then, for Congress
to appropriate at thissession money enough
TO buy the ground and erect buildings with
sufficient capacity TO meet the present
government needs?
Why not give us building for public
school library building for the benefit of
the thousands Of children OF the working
men-a place where they can go at all hours
ofthe day and evening and read such books
as are proper, taking them home simply
upon receipt, and not upon a deposit.
Congress has library, each of the depart
ments has library now, gentlemen of Con-
Eress, you have plenty OF money, give the
workingmen and women and their children a
library at the nations capital, as you alone
have the power to do it.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, proposes to
keep the subject Of library for the people
before the public and Congress until it is
an accomplished fact, as It knows the dc.
sircs OF the workingmen on this subject.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
Our Drill at Albany,

The argus, Of Albany, N. Y, where the
"bicentennlal" pogeantry of last July was
designed and carried out by the managing
secretary Of our National Drill, devotes
another long article to that event 1t Says
A letter received from Col. Il. G. De Leon
states that the proposed National Drill at
Washington Is bound to be success and that
il the committee had called for slOO, 900 instead
of $4,000 they would have no trouble in getting
1t. Col, De Leon Is managing secretary, and,
M matter Of course, Is thoroughly competent.
lie has large acquaintance throughout the
United States, particularly among military
men, and being nm excellent correspondent
has no difficulty In enlisting his friends In the
enterprise that he is at present most deeply in
terested
The argus, after rehearsing the details OF
the coming military event, goes on to dis
cuss Albany's relations to II;
While 1t is hardly possible for Albany to be
represented by her battalion, the cost OF trans
portation to and from Washington being too
great, still II would be well II one or more OF
her crack companies would enter the contest.
Company b is well up on the tactics, having
made a record at the state camp second 10 no
company that has ever quartered there It's
discipline is good, and with few extra drills
between now and May 1t could muster at least
my men who would be almost faultless In the
manual ofarms and school of the soldier. wnat
says MAI sacpole2 Company A Is but trllo
National Republican., 1886-12-03
For the Tariff Tinkor,s Ear.

Go where you may, upon the streets, in
the trans, In the hotel Hobbies, and along
the corridors Of the departments, aud you
will meet the familiar face Of the congress
sional free trader. lie has come to town
bringing the same old chest of tools which
he has used In tinkering the tariff for the
past decade. We wish to borrow his car
for moment and promise TO return It In
good order at the end Of very few para
graphs.
The commission appointed by the Bel
glan government TO investigate the condi-
tion OF labor has reported, and the report
should sound in every ear like groan from
beneath a cere cloth.
The Belgian miner receives $40 month
for his dangerous, hard, and unwholesome
labor, and 500 per month is the minimum
sum upon which family Of five persons can
live. Do you wonder that the king Of this uu-
happy people has decided not to buy the
Hotel Belvue, as he intended TO do, In order
to enlarge his palace? The grim revolu-
tionary grumble from the masses at Char
leroi changed his mind, and the palace, as
1t is, begins to appear too large for him.
Hundreds of girls between the age Of IS
and is years told the commission Of suffer
ing and abject misery sufficient to send a
shudder through heart OF stone. They
enter the mines at 3 o'clock In the morning
and return to the mouth OF the pit at
O'Clock in the night, sometimes coming out
Of the bowels Of the earth near the midnight
hour. Think of IL, tariff tiukers A IL
ycarolu girl working from 3 O'Clock In the
morning until II o'clock at night in tine
foul damp Of the coal dens, and receiving
for her toll thirty cents. Does It not max G
the tympanum Of the ear VIC borrowed
twinge and tinGle TO hear OF such woe as
thisP
Our forefathers maintained that the bal
lot is the bulwarlS of the republic. 1t may
be. But the limit OF the duration of the re.
public will be measured by the veal or the
woe Of our laboring element.
Under the governments OF the old world,
where the bread-wlnners are overawed by
armed battalions and an oppressive police,
and subjected to the disastrous influence OF
FREQ trade, we find them toillng fifteen
hours for 30 cents, with submissive,
yet sullen air, without hope for the future,
and with but faint courage to protest OF
rebel.
In this country there is higher manhood,
the immediate growth OF the respectable
wage standard existing here. Protect thai
manhood against starvation wages and con
sequent social degradation and the republic
will endure until virgin bears a child
Rob the American laborer of the high wngt
standard which he now enjoys and you vii
create O surplus Of bitterness In the cock
tail Of our national felicity in such meas
ure as to cost a mighty sacrifice to push tn,
| glass away from our lips.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
STILL NO Major.
Commissioners Too Busy with Their
Annual Report TO Attend to the Case.

Commissioners Too Busy with Their
Annual Report to Attend to the Case.
Yesterday passed without the appoint
ment of major and superintendent OF
police. Messrs. Frank Hume, w. w. Nc
Culough, and w. w. Burdette sent letters
to the commissioners indorsing Capt. NJ. A.
Austin for the vacant maiorship. In the
event that Lieut., Arnold Is not relnstated
Il is almost an assured fact that bis place
will be given either to Sergt. Amiss or
Sergt. IIeffner.
1t is not believed that any appointments
will be made before next week. The com
missioners will be very busy to-day and to-
morrow with their report and estimates.
Their report must be ready for presentation
to the President by to-day or tomorrow,
iu all probability by to-day. There has
been no name heard Of as being mentioned
for the maiorship by the commissioners or
pose that they have not as yet discussed
thst matter.
rumor has been in circulation, but not
widespread, lately that the commissioners
refusal TO supply the Treasury Depart
ment with the list OF streets TO be improved
was due TO the fact that they had some
motive in keeping the streets they desired
improved from becoming known to the
public. The rumor further had II that the
commissioners wanted the sum asked for
in their estimates for street improvements
passed upon by the Treasury Department
without being questioned. In this way it
was alleged that Congress would be called
on TO pass the appropriation, and the com
mlssiOners be allowed their own will In
apportioning out the money for streets or
county roads as they think best.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

An association OF preachers In 50. Louis
has solemnly counseled "All Christian peo.
pie TO refrain froml atronizing such amuse-
ments as present spectacular representations
Of sensuality or are manifestly immoral in
their influence and destructive Of spiritual
life," adding the stern declaration, "that
we regret to learn, upon what seems to be
good authority, that such Objectionable
features belong TO some OF the perform
ances Of the American Opera Company"
Referring to these declarations the Phila.
delphia Times remarks that
lfthe preachers had waited to SEQ the ballet
Of the American Opera Company they would
have learned that II was not so much repre-
scntation Of scnsu0lity as OF uglincss, and that
its chief transgresslon was less against good
morals than against good taste. Dancing is as
pure an art as any other and even st. Louis
prcecher need not fear 10 enjoy the poetic
charm Of the leading dancers of this very com
pany The fault lies not in the dancing, but
in the vulgar display Of clothes, and what the
American Opera Company needs is not to
abandon the ballet, but to treat 1t as ballet
simply, rather than as a costumer's show.
So far as the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is
advised there is no reputable opera COM
pOny that presents any Spectacular repre-
sentatlon unfit for the gaze Of pure wo-
men and good men. The presentation Of
grand opera is attended with great cost.
Especially is this the case with the Ameri-
can Opera Company. The salaries Of its
hundreds Of artists make up an enormous
payroll, while transportation, scenery,
and other expenses swell the weekly bills
TO immense proportions. Such a company
is bound to cater to the best elements of
the most refined communities. Besides,
we may properly add, this company includes
many ladies and gentlemen Of sincere
piety
National Republican., 1886-12-03
PERSONALITIES.

SENATOR BERRY is quarterod At the National.
Gov. wETMoEE, of Rhode Island is at Worm.
ley's.
d. W. SPENCER, of Martinsville, Va, is at the
Metropolitan.
Ex.CoSGREssMAN BREWER, of New Jersey, is
at Wizards.
PROF. ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL Is quite Ill
in New York.
SENATOR J. G. SAWYER and wife are at No.
"a Grant Place.
GEN. RIcKErTs's condition yesterday was
much more hopeful.
THE new senator from California, Mr.. A. p.
Williams, has arrived in the city.
Col. CASADAY, sergeant-at.arms of the SEN.
ate, arrived in the city yesterday morning.
r. G. PENDLEToS, of oakley, Kan, has been
disbaued from practising as an attorney be.
fore the Interior Department or any Of itg bu-
Tcaus.
COL WM. r, MORRISON, of Illinois, is at
Wizards Hotel, in excellent health. Mrs
Morrison remains at their home in Illinois, a
determination which her Washington friends
will much regret.
REPREsEETATIyEs A. C, THOMSON, of Ohio;
Georgia; A, ]. Holmes, Of Iowa, and A. @.
White, of Pennsylvania, are at the National,
as is also Judge James Keith, of Virginia.
COMMANDER WILSON, U. 8. N, has recently
been the recipient Of handsomely carved
cane, engraved with the thirty.third degree Of
Masonry. II is the gift ofa friend of the com
mander, who was not Mason, The entire
work was done with small penknite.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
RIrhtIng n Wrong.

EDITOR NATIONAL REruDLiCAS--Sir: A para
graph in the REPUBLICAN, of yesterday NOV.
30), headed "A Gallant Soldier Dies in Want"
tends to do great injustice TO the Grand Army
OF the Republic at large nno especially the
comrades of Kit Carson Post, No. 2, of which
the deceased soldier referred to (Mai. John w.
Mphan) was member. The post relief com.
mittec soon after the musier-in of COmrade
Mahnn, learning of his illness, made a tho.
rough Investigations as 10 his needs, aud did
then all that was proper under the crCum.
stances Ihe'deceHsed comrade being pen-
siOncr at seventy-twO (s12) dollars per month,
with no family here, except an attendant, to
support, his comrades Of Post Q many of whom
with large families and having neither PEN
sions nor rCmunerativc employment, did not
consider his case as one requiring relief or
charity at their hands, aud surely, under the
circumstances with such an income 1t ought
not TO have been case of gallant soldier dying
Of want. II being the wish of the deceased
comrndo that bis remains bo inferred at Ar
lngton, the officers of the post made the
necessary arrangements, at the expense of the
post that such wish might 10 fully complied
with, Very truly yours,
CHARLES Z. LINCOLN, Post Commander
WASHINGTON, ID c., Dec. 1, 1886.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
ThankIng Those who Gave.

The Maine relief committee desire to thank
the following citizens Of Maine residing in
Washington for promptly responding to the
call for relief OF the destitute and suffering peo.
pie Of Eastport and Pennington, Me-, recently
thrown out Of home and employment by do.
struotiyc fires. The committee likewise tender
their thanks to the public for their generous
contributions to the cause: J. W. DabSon, $50;
c. q. Noyes, sl5; Horatio King, $40; Israel kim
ball, $50; Hon. w. y. Smell, s39; Miss Belle
Varney, SIS; +. l.. Johnson, 81; Alonzo Weeks,
IS; Mrs. l. Tracy, sli; E. d. Kilby, 50; Mrs. A..
NJ Grnflam, sll.b3; Mrs. Annie Harding, 81;
Lucien N. Prescott s35; Charles n, Eldridso,
s6i.7b; D. W. Merrow, SO; Mrs Frances
NJ. Richardson, ,s72.50; Charles L. whelp.
ley Sll.25; s. G. Loveloy, 81; n.
u. Milliken, so; Hon John Lynch, sl6s75;
W. p. Freeman and Miss Clara Iugersotl. s1p25;
jarvis Patten, SS.25; w. B. Dana, sS.75; Gen.
Ellis Spear, $50: Miss Hattie Bartlett, $3.50; T..
d. Holden, s3; N. u. Milliken,. 81; cash, slj0;
]. A. BahSon, 50. Total, S7l6.03,
OF this amount Eostpnrt receives s59a.07, and
Pennington receives $780, hall rent, postal
cards, printing, &c, s22.95. Total, s7l603.
The treasurer of the committee, Hon. John
Lynch, at 1il1 G street northwest, desires that
all outstanding lists be handed in at once, as
he Is anxious 10 close the committee work.
II. j. BIOOKINGs, Secretary.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
carroll Institute Entertoinmopt.

The complimentary literary and musical en-
tertainment rendered by Carroll Institute to
its friends and patrons took place last night at
the institute. The programme was carefully
arranged one and consisted of selections from
the writings Of Thomas Moore aud was EN-.
phatically "a night with Tom Moore" The
hearty, encoTes given all the participants eyi.
Mamie Kearon and Prof Nownuseu were the
accompanies ON the piano and Mr.. L. L Gan.
non the musical director Miss Mollie Dyrnc
sang the soprano solo The Last Rose of Sum
mer" III most bewltching manner and also
sang in the trio with Mr.. L. J.. Cannon and
Mr. J. p. Collins. Miss DOmer sang the con-
tfalto solo "The Minstrel Boy" In most ac-
eepable style and received a verv ilattering
encore, to which She responded handsomely.
Mr.. d. /. Murphys address on TON MOore's
Life and Writings" and Prof. L. c, Townscnd's
reading from MOores works were both inter-
Csting and were received with great satisfac-
tiOn,
National Republican., 1886-12-03

overhauled. The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
believes that Mr.. Carlisle is too honest to
desire to occupy a seat in the House that
belongs to another man. Mr.. Thoebe is in
serious earnest and enters on his contest in
good faith, believing he has good grounds
TO 90 on
National Republican., 1886-12-03

THERE is No citizen of this republic so
great, or so proud, or so much respected,
that his title to a seat in Congress may not
properly be investigated when reasonable
doubt Of its legality exists. Mr. Carlisle is
one OF the best men in his party, but this is
not a good reason why allegations OF fraud
in his district should not be thoroughly
National Republican., 1886-12-03

IL the United States Supreme Court yes
terday ex-senator John b. Henderson
made powerful and convincing argument
in the case OF the Hannibal and st. Joe
Railroad Company against the state. Ex-
Judge Dillon and Mr.. Root, of New York,
represented the railroad company. 1t was
forensic contest of high order between
these great legal luminaries.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

UNION soldiers naturally protest against the
appointment of rebel guard at AudersonVille
prison as a medical examiner Of Union PEN
siOneTs--5OO exchanges.
What's the use of protesting9 Can't the
boys get accustomed 10 that phase OF re-
FORM Let them brace up and try to be
Jolly,
National Republican., 1886-12-03

II Mr.. Morrison would go Off the stage
with flying colors and carry into his retire,
ment the prestige Of victory, let him bring
in little bill--it needn't be more than one
line in length-repealng all imposts on
sugar. He can get enough Republican
votes to pass 1t no matter how the "other
wing" may clap"
National Republican., 1886-12-03
A Most AMUSING Creation,

Mestayors 1--WE. Us IL Co.," which will be
seen at the National next week, is one of the
most amusing creations of its kind. The COM
pRny Is particularly strong, both in comic and
musical talent. Mestayer IL a host in himself
The ideal quaTtette Is capital, aud Miss Theresa
Vaughn, the bright particular star, is not only
a handsome, refined. and charming woman
but the pOssessor of delightful aud highly
cultivated voice. Her costumesar the wonder
and admiration OF the ladies'.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

ALL assertions to the contrary notwith-
standing, the city Of Washington is quiet
and well ordered. There is less of drunk
enness and disorder here than in any other
city Of 100000 inhabitants in the United
Stairs
National Republican., 1886-12-03

THE tariff thinkers sneer at Mr.. Randnll's
"perncious activity in getting appropria-
tion bills ready to drop on their heads, and
Mr.. Randall sneers back with "ghoulish
,,1na -
National Republican., 1886-12-03

The Mugwump correspondents complain
that the odor of cooked cabbage pervades
the reception rooms Of the white house.
This is o mistake. The scent which these
gentlemen complain of is the odor of
sanctity. But their bluuder is natural
pnnnrh.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

A STATEMENT is on its rounds to the
effect that the streets of this city were
thropged with drunken clerks on the day
of ex President Arthur's funeral It is, OF
course, lie out Of whole cloth.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

ELLIOT holds on to his fraud-stained title
TO Smalls's seat In the next House with a
nervous, tremulous grip, now that a Demo-
cratic EDITOR in his own state has exposed
the rascally theft.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3.
Amusenents.


NAT1oEAf-"A Wall Street Bandit"
ALBAuGH's-W. J. Scanlan.
RERNAN's-Bg -Four Specially Company.
HERzoG's-"Thc silver King"
Buou-"Monte Cristo."
DME-Arizona Joe.
WILLARD HALL-Prof. Carpenter.
THE MANASSAS sPANoRANiA-l5th st. & ohloav,
NATIONAL ROLLER RISK-Crowded nightly
National Republican., 1886-12-03

Gov..ELEcT Bon TAYLOR, of Tennessee,
says "the Democratic party needs more
harmony and more hominy." Robert
ought to know that the Democrats don't
waste corn in that way.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
iSPECIdL NOTICES

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National Republican., 1886-12-03

IT would not be reckless waste OF time
fer some of the Indiana Democratic poll
ttciGns to go to Joliet, ILL.,, and Columbus,
Ohio, and see how 1t fares with men who
try 10 steal legislatures.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
Naw NIuaio.

MY Beautiful, My own" words and music
by Michael scanlan, appears on the title page
ofa new composition published by oliver Dit
son & Co., Boston. 1t is dedicated to Capt G.
Seaman Is one OF our talented fellow. citizens,
whose songs, both in the verse and notes, are
always welcome,
National Republican., 1886-12-03

IT IS claimed that extensive deposits of
excellent coal have been discovered in and
around Omaha. Should this alleged hnd
materialize in good shape, the future Of
Omaha will take care Of itself.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
knights TempIar Election.

The following officers have been elected by
Potomac Commandery, No. Q, Knights Tenn.
plar A, b. jackson, L. c.; r. W. Darby, g.; ].
w. Lee, G. G,i Q, n. Allison, Prel. L. Turken-
ton, $; WI r. Tennyton, j, W; O. Frank
j. Woodward, warden.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

The melancholy Mugs make music as
mournful as the Mserere when they try to
free their minds on the Benton and Stone
episode.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

If IN American must be elected to the
Bulgarian throne, we must depend on the
Mugwumps to sec to It that the successful
candidate possesses great white soul.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

How would Paul Boyton do for the Mex
lean mlssion2 He has attained worldwide
celebrity by his devotion to water.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

THERE is not single influential news
paper of any party in the United States that
does not join in the demand for the
abolition of the secret Senate session.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
stooIk Car ON ExhibItIon

The shelabarger Live Stock Car Company
have one of their new cars standing on the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad track. corner
Of Seventh street and Maryland avenue, where
II can be seen and examined by all who arc
interested in the cheap and healthy trauspor-
tatiOn OF stock TO the markets of the country.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

JonN p. ST. JOHN deserves something at
the hands OF the administration. How
would he do for the Mexican mission, pro-
viGed he would promise not to eat sour
anp1rey
National Republican., 1886-12-03

TIE final installment Of Thanksgiving
poetry will be printed in to.morrow's issue,
and the prize awarded.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

THE equipment Of Mare Island navy yOrd
ought not TO be delayed till the next Con-
gress. Our Pacific coast defenses have been
too long neglected.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

DETAILS of the Campbell divorce trial are
as refreshing as a walk through a sewer
National Republican., 1886-12-03

WHATEVER else Congress may do or fail
TO do this winter 1t ought not to adjourn
without passing the electoral count bill.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

IT1sa very feeble Democratic editor who
can't give the President two columns Of
advice per day,
National Republican., 1886-12-03

II ILGiaua must furnish the tail Of the
Democratic national ticket in 1873, what's
The matter with Jason Bazoo Brown for
that posltionf
National Republican., 1886-12-03

PERHAPS Stanley Africanus could be om-
ployed to find the cause Of Col. Morrison's
defeat.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

THE renewal OF coercion in ireland an.
tagonizes universal humanity.