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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20


A copy is received OF q speech recently
delivered In the lower house OF Congress by
Hon. j. II. Murphy, Of Iowa, in favor OF
the construction OF the Hennepn canal
by the government, and presenting facts
and arguments showing clearly and forci-
bly, that all the great producing region
west Of the Mississippi and north OF the
Missouri has a deep interest In the devel-
opment Of this scheme. IL is also shown
that canals and water routes are of grow
ing importance as competition with other
parts OF the world increases In supplying
the foreign markets with breadstufTs. The
western producer must get bis grain to the
markets at the least possible cost II he will
secure reasonable returns for his labor and
capital. The Hennepln canal is the lack.
ing link between the Mississippi river and
tidewater. In the early days OF Illinois
that state built canal from Lake Mlchi-
gan at Chicago to La Sale on the Illinois
river, and has kept It In useful operation
since. In 1889 that state decided to turn the
canal over to the general government II
within five years the government would
accept and agree to maintain II as n national
waterway. The Uennepin canal will be a
virtual extension OF this canal to the Mis-
sissippi river, requiring seventy-four miles
Of new canals, the route for which has been
surveyed by the government and pro-
nounced quite feasible. In regard to the
value Of water route In competition with
railroads, Mr.. Murphy quotes from the re-
port Of the committee, which favors the
construction of the Hennepin canal. 1t is
found that the rates on wheat from Chicago
to New York are from IL TO 10 cents a
bushel In winter, but during the season of
navigation less thnn half those figures.
From st. Paul TO Chicago the rail figures
for wheat are from IL TO 10 cents a bushel.
BY the Mississippi river aud Hennepiu ca
nal they would be less than 6 cents, saving
from to o cents Il bushel TO the producer.
In the matter Of hard coal, so generally used
| as fuel, II costs 60 cents a ton to bring
| it from Erie, Pa, TO Chicago. From
| Chicago to the Mississippi river 1t
costs SO n ton. The canal would bring IT.
down to 80 cents. The upper Mississippi
states produce over 00,000,000 bushels Of
wheat. Its value is largely determined by
the cost Of getting II to market. A reduc-
tion Of cents bushel would put Sl0,0 900,
0C0 into the pockets of the producers. For
eign countries are giving Increased atten-
tiOn TO the construction Of canals and i'm
proycmCnt Of water ways, and 1t is claimed
that they furnish the best solution of the
| problem Of cheap transportation. England
has spent Sl00.000,00O in perfecting lines
Of transportation from the great wheat
lelt Of India and In improving its produc.
ton II is securing q great amount OF
cheap wheat from that quarter, and II
| America will share It's market II must re.
duce the cost of carriage to the lowest
practicable figures. An important factor
In this retult. so far US the great region
west Of the Mississippi Is concerned, IL |,
urged, is the proposed llennepin canal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
A Fortnnnte Comnoser.

Mr., Edward l. Darling, the successful young
composer, who has Just sold his last opera,
"The Gentemauly Savage" to Emma Abbott
for 81. 600, is In New York hard at work on u
lwo-ael operellG, "A united venus MI. Dar,
score, and has undertaken to complete the
work by May !, for which he receives 500.
II was the general opinion of musicians and
managers when THE Jolly Bachelors" his
Hrsl OPERA was produced that he would be
hCHId Of again, aid he has justified the opln-
ion. and his success shows that u composer, be
sure to find recognition Mr. DAZZLING Is but %
years Of agc, and has already realized $4,000
Tor musical works.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

The authorities in Montreal are about TO
prosecute wealthy citizen for keeping in
his own residence copies of such celebrated
works Of ant as the Venus Of Milo, Pow
ers's Greek Slave, sc. The only nudity
feared by city officials on this side Of the
line is the naked truth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20


Flowers are like the smiles OF angels. A
child may give n rose 10 an invalId-a king
could give nothing more beautiful. Flowers
may become the physicians valuable assist
ant; for the cheerful air that bright blossoms
bring into the sick-rocm tends to litt the
thoughts of the weary sufferers into the realm
of peace and happiness, A hopeful spirit Is
oilen one Of the best helps to recovery, and Is
always n desirable symptom. Thus rose
may be as useful us Il dose-a pansy better than
n tapsy-the heliotrope may turn the languid
face TO the sunshine, and the marigold make
merry golden moments between the hours OF
pain, The days eye" can light up the gloom
Of the sick.wnrd ana send rays Of brightness
TO every cot.
Nature is about to open her treasure of
beauty, and makes all her children welcome
to feast their eyes and inhale the perfume of
all sweet flowers. whose scent is the breath
of eternity" The proprietors OF conserya-
tories ana greenhouses, the wealthy owners of
flower gardens, aud even the children. whose
only treasures are the few wndow.plants en-
trusted to their loving care, may all engage In
the sweet charity" OF the Flower Mission by
sending the surplus of blossoms and vines to
the sick poor. II the gilt of cup of water
brings reward to the giyer, how much more
blessed viii they be who thus minister 10 the
minds Of languishing, shut.in patientsl Freely
we have received freely give.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
LOST IND FOUND.

LOST And FOUND.
Y OsT I ON N. Y. AVE, OR 18TH ST.,
i Spectacles; gold frame: no use to any one
except owner. Return TO Room %, Registers
ONCE, Treasury, or l420 llth st., and receive 81
for trouble. 9.2l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

I4TANTED-A PLACE TO DO GENERAL
w housework In small family. Apply ct Ill
st., bet. LIST and I'd N. w. 1.22
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

RHODE ISLAND will find, as every other
state which has tried the experiment has
found, that prohibition not only fails to
prohibit, but breaks down existing re-
ftraipts and aggrayates the manifold evils
Of intempeTance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

JONES, OF Florida, should understand that
while in general way "Nll the world loves
lover" there is an equally prevalent and
more definite conviction that man who
draws 5000 a year for any kind OF work
ought to attend 10 HIS business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

ALFRED LINCOLN is the name OF a Mary
land man who narrowly escaped lynching for
cruelty beating his wife, We are glad to
hear that he was spared, not because O
wife beater deserves life, but because he
needs space for repentance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

VXTANTED A FIRsT.CLAss BARBER.
w Apply to GEO. II. MILLER, 727 9TH st. II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

II Col. Henry Watterson were to threaten
tie white house with his 1875 army of lone
hundred thousand brave Kentuckians," the
President might recall the nomination Of
Mrs. Thompson for the Louisville postotlce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

CHAPLAIN MTLBURS is beginning to show
more grace and less profundity OF erudition
and ratiocination In his daily supplications,
So long as Congress pays its chaplains less
than its floor scrubbers the dominies should
not be expected to strain themselves.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

IN refusing to give n day to the consId-
Grafton Of the bill to increase the efficiency
of the naval establishment, the House is
guilty, as Mr.. Hewitt pertInently re-
marked, of "trining with a grave and i'm
portant question"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
FOR .RENT..HoUsEs

Nor RENT-UPPER PORTION OF HOUSE
IL No. 493 Pa ave- l 6-l.56 room; all
bricks rent cheap. II. s. JOHNSTON, 493
Pa. ave. 622
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

EVEN the marine recruits in the awkward
squad lave refused to believe that Mr.. Jo-
seph Pulitzer contributed 5000 to the
Blaine campaign. Joseph is not built that
way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

COMMISSIONER LYMAN should point out
10 bis Democratic colleagues the holes made
IN the civil service law by consent of the
old board, and urge Deacon Edgerly and
Bishop Oberly to help him repair those un-
slightly breaches,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

VXTANTED-Two GIRLS; ONE TO WORK
w on coats, the other q first.cass pants and
vest maker. HENRY VOGLER, 6l7 X st. n. W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

No COMPROMISE, such as publishing the
record of business and suppressing the
syeLckcs made In executive sessions of the
Senate, will be acceptable. The country
demands open doors and the most complete
publicity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

The statement Of Mugwump organ
that there are demagogues in Congress will
profoundly Gstonish the country. If both
houses were poled every maH would
answer to the name Of Statesman"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

House than that shown yesterday in the
vote on the motion to fix a day for consid.
Grafton Of the bill.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

MIR. GARLAND has electrified the coun-
try with the statement that he has "always
lost at poker" lie should have played
with the younger instead of the older sena-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

Sample copies Of The WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN WM be sent free Of postage TO
any address fre weeks for 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

NoSE Of the men who were implicated in
Gen. Blacks nullihcation of the civil SER
vice law ought to be on the list of possible
candidates for the Office Of chief examiner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

EN0R RENT-FAMILY WITHOUT Chill.
~ dTen wishing torrent few rooms, kitchen,
stable, &c, In spacious brick residence, with
will address the undersigned for particulars
Splendid resort for an artist. JULES DIEU-
DONNIE, Blt densburg 7.20
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

VXTANTED--A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH,
wv and iron; must stay at nights and bring
references. Amply at b25 I'd st. ". w. 2.22
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

The Senate is going to consider nomina-
ticns in job lots, and will close out the
stock on hand with all the dispatch con-
sisteLt with the gravity Of the business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
,SPEoIAI NOTIOBS.

.1xasAN OPEN MEETING OF THE CLERKS
kS2Y Assembly will be held at McCauley,s
Hall, 900 Pa, ave. 8, f., WEDNESDAY, APRIL
n, at s y. m. All clerks interested in the sue
cess of the Early Closing Movement nre In.
yited TO attend. BY order of the Clerks AS
sembly X of l.. ap2D.2t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

COMMISSIONER SPARKS has huge pile OF
decisions on hand awaiting reversal on the
return Of Secretary Lamar.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

IT is claimed by friends of the IIennepln
canal bill that when that measure shall be
brought to direct vote upon It's merits it
will develop much larger majority in the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
TUESDAY, APRIL 20,

ALBAuGH's-"The Silver King"
EATtoSAI-Joseph jefferson.
THE MANASSAS AsPASoRAMA-l5ths st. & Ohio av
i ST. RINK-Ladles free.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

PEYsIoN COMMISSIONER BLACK is willing
10 loan to the other bureau chiefs his tunnel
under the civil service law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

To KEEr pace with the increase of pop
ulation In this city two or three new school
buildings must be erected annually.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

THE state Of Indiana is rapidly losing
all the pride she has ever had in playing
tail TO the solid south kite.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, In behalf OF
the people OF the District of Columbia
-coIuiaiIy wnlcp.ues' the gallant New York
9Th to the nations capital.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

THE Senate has done well in passing the
hall-of-records bill. It ought to pass the
House without unnecessary delay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

THE people of the District OF Columbia
will expect the commissioners to secure
ample appropriations for the public schools.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

SENATOR HARRIS peremptorily dlsclaims
any proprietary interest in his new col
league.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

THERE is a cheerful hope that the next
Congress will be Republican at both ends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

IT wasn't much Of Palm Sunday for
Senator {. W. Jones.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
,rnItpsy'. "rarile DaliIanoo."

Secretary Whitney Is stlll dallylng with
the Dolphin in vain attempt 20 lind
structural defects. Commodore Whitney
win learn by-and.by that none of those
things were put in the Dolphin's cargo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
Y LoYD's 25-CENT WASHINGTON Elk.
PRESS.

railroads, steamboats,, sc. Furniture, sewing
machines, type-writeTs, &c, carefully removed.
Trunks taken to any part Of the house without
extra charge, Persons returning to the city
can leave their checks at either Office.
TELEPHONE No. 473-3.
ONCE 1908 81. N, w. Branch ofiices 9th
and b SITS. N. WI basement Howard House;
Ducketts Pharmacy, cor, Pa av and 22d st.
N. w; 626 o st. n, W.. Frank Pitzer a Co.,
druggist, cor. East Capitol and 9TH sts. s. Il.
JOHN O. HAWLEY,
Proprietor.
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rs NEW ISSUE OF STOCK
EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION
ASSETS MARCH 10, 1886, s6i1 ,55i.76.

Subscription books are now open for shares
In the nth issue. subscriptions and pay.
mcnts can be made at the Office OF the Associa-
tlon daily from $50 A. Mto 1880 p. NJ.
Monthly payments are $3.50.
Pamphlets explaining the object OF the As.
sociation, Its advantages, benefits &C., will be
furnished, and subscriptions received by
Thos. Somorville. President. ...3lS 18th st. n. W.
DR. A. ]. Schafhirt, " r., Druggist, ii Il n. Cap. st.
Geo, W. Casilcar, 2nd V. Pros't t.....30I9 N N. W.
Benz. ]. Fuller... .Dsburslng officer, Agl. Dept
+. " Pratt Fire & Life Ins. Agt,. 9th and D sts.
II. H. 1wombly..." ....,.. .Ohice Public Printer
J.. Gnrdner...,..sec. Endowment Life, oil II st.
Dr. Geo. W. Fisher....,Surgeon General 0lice.
Ross A. Fish. .... Assistant Register, Treas Dept.
Hon. Ellis Spear. Solicitor of Pats, 027 + n. W.
Il. b. Cross, IT,, Lumber dealer Sth Il NJ SITS. s. O.
Geo W. Harkness e.. .Plasterer, 1210 ii 81 n. w.
II. Robinson, Robinson Parker q Co., clothlers.
ChGs. j.. Bailey. Sec. Gas Co, 10th st. n. W.
d. Rittenhousc, Teller & Notary Riggs 4 Cos bk
J. II. Sayille, Attofney.at-law, Glover big, I st..
J. Whit Heron. ........... Evening Star 0nlce.
II. X. Willard, Sec. Columbia Fire Ins 14l6 st.
c. S. Price. druggist 426 lth S. 8. W.
Or, RObt. Rcyburn, sr... ..."..Olice 1871 - II. W.
JW. BOtelcr,Sec Mutual Fire Ins, 9th " Pa. av.
+. T. IIowser, y. & o. Ticket ngt, lith 4 Pa. av
John W. schafer...... China store, 1920 9TH u; W.
Jos. Wilkinson. ...............,..,..,.Gas OmCe.
j. d. Free, ir........ Bookstore, 1913 ST. n. W.
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Onioo hnure, So0 A. NJ tn d.3O daily aD9D.lw W
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JOHN JOY EDISON, sec'y,
Office 9l7 + st., ID floor.
S.o0 A NJ. tn d.3O daily. aD10.l W

,ce SPECIAL NoTICE.-GLYMONT M
ISS PROVEMENT AND EXCURSION COM.
PANY-But limited amount of stock re-
mains unsold; no better investment. Shares,
5000 square feet. For full particulars of this
enterprise call at office of tho General Agent.
LANG IL TOLER,
Real Estate Dealers, no. COS + st. N. W.
rnE.1m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
BO1RDING.

DEPARTMENT employees WILL FIND 1T
IL to their advantage TO take their meals ut
1.-THE old reliable" the American House, Pa
ave-, cor. 9TH st.; reasonable rates and season.
able hours. Call or write for circular. ja22-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
EDUCATIONAL.
LANGUAGES.

THE BERI.ITZ SCHOOLS OF LANGUAGES,
723 18th st. n. W., Washington, and all other
principal cities. Recognized everywhere as
The best institution for learning TO speak mod
en- tongues Trial lessons free. New terms
begin now. Free lecture In French, Saturday,
April "a, at o'clock, by Prof L. Hnebert.
T ANDsCAPE LESSONS.
Pencil and oil colors Sketching from nature.
Terms, IS per month, or 81 per lesson, of two
hours, twice week, at students residences.
Long experience; references. Address, this
Office, sEAToN DoNoHo, artist.
SSHELDoN's MAY BALL, MASONIC TEN
- pie. May II. Invitations at Academy,
Glasses continue until last of May.
CypENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
- 9th and ID SITS. N. W-Spring Sessions-A
practical business education that qualities
young men and women TO support themselves
and successfully perform the active duties OF
life Thorough instruction given in rapid
writing, the English language, correspondence,
rapid calculations, bookkeeping, business
practice, commercial law political economy,
stenography, and type-writing. open day and
evening, A full corps Of teachers. illustrated
s5sgST sent free HENRH
GER, Vice Principal.
MADAME HoFFELDT, A GERMAN WITH
Nl highest recommendations and references,
pupil OF the late Great Master of Music and
Singing In Dresden, FIR. Wieck, father Of the
celebrated Pianist Clara SchumAnn, desires
pupils of any age for Classic and Modern Music;
Singing after the true Italian method. She un-
derstands how TO eliminate the superhuous
breath so injurious to both health and voice,
and teaches all songs In their original compost
ton. IL thoroughly competent to teach by
style pure German, Partisan French, good Eng
lisl and Italian, 1915 st, N, w, mhl-f
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

.=s WANTED A REPRESENTATIVE G
or our Hardware Articles Address NJ. MO.
REAUX AISE, A Charleville, tArdenncs).
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
Tho President and the Tariff.

THE Democratic party is enjoying, not
golian, but sheolian harmony.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

VNIANTED-A PARTNER WITH ABOUT
w 81 500, in n legitimate business which will
pay n large and constantly increasing annual
income. Address GORDON, Republican oiilce.
L
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

The following, among many similar commu-
nications, affords gratifying evidence OF the
appreciation which Is given to our foreign edi'
iinn Lv Annrlnnns nhrnnl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

A Good Word for Friend Lazybonos.
New York Star
Overwork is the most ridiculous vice OF
which man can be guilty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20

NOR RENT - NEATLY FURNISHED
IL rooms, 1st and ID floors, with excellent
table board; terms very moderate. Inquire at
90 f ST. N. w. 7-apl.tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

GRAY Il CIARKsoN, BOOK AND JOB
". Printers, $50 Pa ave. Globe Building.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-05-26

real. ESTATE TRANSFERS. The follow
ing are the real estate transfers which
have been recorded in this county the
past week.
Skowhc-nn- Dearborn Il nj to
Saran j Dorothy. $1,000. Benjamin +.
Eaton to Edward y. Merrill. S}G.55
Richard Cover ct ais to Joseph &. Cover.
sl50 Humphrey Lambert to Nellie l..
Gould. 5000. Paulna Potter to Nellie
l. Could. Sl50. Eta w Parkmah to
Pcrley AmrS. Sioo. Eliza q Claire Ia f.
\ Merrill. so.
Fairfield Charles G Holt to Harriet \.
Iovciov 81 n0n.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-05-26
Corporation Meeting.

The Village Corporation met in the En-
CINE House Saturday afternoon at o.
clock to hear and act upon the report of
the committee appointed at the annual
meeting to receive propositions for light
ing the streets of the village for the cnsu-
ing year.
l.. w. Weston, esq, was chosen mode
rator. The committee reported several
propositions to put in electric plants and
sell the same to the corporation and one
from the Skowhegan Electric Light Com
pany to light the streets by putting in 20
lights and run them every night in the
wear for $1,000. The report of the COM
mittce was accepted and it was voted to
accept the proposition of the Skowhcgan
Electric Light Company. \ committee
consisting of SilaS Leland, w. X Shurtlctl
and William Holbrook was raised to
locate the lights.
There being a question whether the vii
lagc corporation has legal power under
the charter to purchase plant for light
ing the streets, the aSscsSOrS we're author
lied to secure any necessary amendment
to the charter to give it this authority,
The Somerset reporter., 1886-05-26
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CarrabasSett Lodge.

The odd Fellows is this village are
making extensive repairs on their hall
painting, papering, etc, and have added
n large banquet hall to their rooms and
are to have new carpets, new furniture
and all their old furniture newly uphol-
stored. The matter is in the hands of Il
competent committee, and when complet-
ed it will be one of the finest lodge rooms
in the State. The Degree STAFF organized
this spring under the instruction of W
IL. Cogswell is doing large amount of
work and the lodge is just booming, add
ing new members at nearly every meeting.
At their last meeting they voted to raise
the sum of eight hundred dollars to pro-
cure new paraphanaia for the degree
work, when that arrives, and with the
new additions to their hall, they will be
able to do work equal to any lodge in
Maine