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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

The citizens of the District OF Columbia
undoubtedly would have much preferred
that the President should have selected
resident Of Washington forrecordero of deeds.
The Democracy at large consider 1t a
good political move to have appointed O
colored man in Frederick Douglass's place,
and one who Is Democrat at that. Mr..
Matthews is reputed TO be an educated
gentleman, a trained lawyer, and fully COM
petent 10 discharge the duties Of the office
As for the home rule pledge Of the Dem
ocratlc platform the President has prece-
dents to abandon 1t whenever the De-
mocracy find II convenient, as in the tariff,
which they have straddled, and the waterl
ways improvement, in which they have
ignored their pledges.
1t is only the fleshpots they howl about,
n principle may be invaded with impunity.
The NATIONAL REPUBLIcAN, by way of
extending the olive branch, proposes, If the
President will favor the Permanent Exposi-
tion by special message to Congress, to
support this nomination. Such message
would be better received by Congress and
thepeople than was the now celebrated mes
sage "about the papers,"
Seriously, 1t would have been noble act
for the government to have kept that grand
old man, Frederick Douglass, In place
during the balance Of his life. No other
living man has done as much for his race as
he. A graceful act In the President would
have been the return of Mr., Douglass's
resignation when rendered.
While it is undeniable that there is bit.
ter feeling in the community in relation to
this nomination, our citizens should re-
member that the President has at least one
politician In his Cabinet. His name is Man
ming, and he halls from Albany, the city
where Mr.. Matthews resides.
Three-Guarters Of the time the President
and Mr. Manning constitute the admins
tTatiOn.
Our Democratic friends should remember
what Shakespeare said, although our Re-
publican friends did not always do so, at
is not enough to help the feeble up, but
support them"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN deems it
proper to state that clergyman who is an
applicant before the Methodist conference
for one'of the pulpits of this city was ac-
cused of very unmlnisterial conduct in re-
lation to a mining scheme that was pushed
in New York two or three years ago. The
charge then made, in many newspapers,
was that the clergyman referred TO gave
the influence of his name and position to
induce his brethren and sisters to take stock
In worthless mine, while he secretly held
q guarantee against loss by his own subscrip-
tion to the scheme. So far as we are ad-
vised this charge has not been refuted. II
would seem proper for the bishop and con-
ference to investigate the matter before as.
signing the lnculpated parson to the desired
place,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
Inter-Ocean Transit.

The practicability Of transporting loaded
ships Of 1000 tons capacity by railway, as
proposed by Capt, Eads, is indorsed by en-
gineers Of the highest reputation, yet in
actual working their judgment may he
found at fault.
Congress can, Of course, protect the gov
ernment IN its guarantee against such con-
tingency as an Investment in an untested
scheme Of speculative value.
The cost of transferring a ships cargo
by the proposed Tehuantcpec railway, q dis
tance Of 1874 miles, is estimated at SO per
ton. This rate would give a railroad com
pany for a car Of 20 tons $50 for that dis
tance. Twenty tons Of wheat, at GO pounds
to the bushel, equals 606 bushels. At this
tariff the cost Of crossing the isthmus is 0
cents bushol. Such q toll upon the
farmers Of the Pacific coast, placed there
by government aid, would simply force
that great staple to continue to seek mar.
ket by way of Cape Horn.
Better by far construct two double track
standard gauge railroad beds by the gov
eminent and charge toll to all railroads that
desire TO use these road beds and give Amer
lean ships aid on the French plan, accord
ing TO tonnage and speed, and also pay for
carrying the mails.
Under this policy the competition would
be such that wheat could be transported
from ocean to ocean, from ship to ship, at
81 a ton or 3 cents bushel.
To complete these road beds, first class
in all respects, the government need not
invest more than $1O,OOOOOO, and would
own the property upon which a toll sufl-
cient could be charged to the railroad COM
panes using 1t, like n canal, to maintain
the road beds in flrst-class condition and
pay an interest of 8 per cent, on the amount
| invested.
This demonstrates that breaking of bulk
would afford the producers of the Pacific
slope lower freights for their great staples
than can be secured by the ship railway
scheme.
1t would encourage and strengthen the
American coastwise trade, as we'll as the
Monroe doctrine, which the present admin
istration has abandoned by proposing a
neutral transit
In this proposition our sister republic of
Mexico could join in the construction and
secure q large share of the benefits of the
enterprise.
1t would also leave handsome balance
as compared with the Eads proiect-to
promote our oceon-carTying trade after pro.
vidlng suitable harbors at the termlni.
This same plan could he duplicated for
much less money further south, where we
have the harbors, the coaling stations, and
the right of way, and the isthmus is only
sixty miles wide.
it may bc well to state that by the use
of machinery and appliances the cost and
time Of breaking bulk have been greatly re-
duced.
What the people wish to secure is the
cheapest transportation. This the Eads
plan, admitted to be magnificent in concep.
tion, does not promise.
AS this country is situated geographically,
transfer of cargoes, not ships, is the true
American policy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
The German Veterans Celebration.

The German Veterans Association of the
Sth battalion, District Of Columbia volunteers
met at German Han yesterday afternoon to
perfect arrangements for the twenty-hfth ami.
memorial services on April II and u banquet
at AbneT's at night. The following day Il
parade will take place followed by u call upon
the President Committees were appointed as
Werner Koch, d. Pleil, Capt. Chas. Krause,
Louis Keltler, and Christian Dleterlch FL,
nance-Messrs. Wagner, Koch, Kettler, Krause,
NJ, lIOlla, A, l.. J., Keese, J. q. Reisinger. and
4. Becker. PTess--W. Koch, ID. skutch,
Juenger. and Ierninghausen of Baltimore.
Wagner, KTause, and A. Becker Memorial
sCryiCes-WRgner, Kettler, Reisinger and
Augcrman. ProGession-Jrost, X. Dieterich,
Duehring, Keese, and H. Mundheim, Ban
Augerman, O. DieteriCh, IIolla, Frank Miller,
Ileminghausen, and Jucnger.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
LEGISLATIVE FORECAST.
Outline of Business Likely to he Done
In Congress This Week,

The chief business OF the Senate for the
coming week is expected to be the discus
sion Of the resolutions reported from the
judiciary committee concerning the refusal
Of the Attorney General to transmit all the
papers in the Dusldn case, in compliance
with the resolution Of the Senate. The de-
bate will begin at o'clock to-day.
Senator Plumb has given notice that he
will call up during the morning hour to-
day the bill for the forfeiture Of certain
lands granted TO the state Of Iowa to aid In
the construction Of railroads.
Senator Van Wyck has signiiled his pur-
pose TO press the widows pensions bill at
the earliest possible moment, and Senator
lloar will seek to secure action upon the
electoral count bill before the end Of the
week.
Two appropriation bills, ,.the pensions and
the urgent deficiency, have passed the
House Of Representatives, and are now In
the Senate committee on appropriations
awaiting action.
The Indian, postofllce, military academy,
army, consular, and diplomatic and District
Of Columbia appropriation bills are in com
mittee Of the whole Of the House. Most of
the time during the present week will be
consumed in the consideration Of one or
inoIe vi tnete measures, anu ~ is pTouaDie
that at least one OF them Will be passed.
After the usual call Of states for the intro
duction of bills to-day, the committee on
public buildings and grounds will be en-
Titled TO the floor and will call up for pass
age number OF measures providing for the
erection Of public buildings throughout the
country. The committee on Pacific rail-
roads will endeavor to bring before the
House during the morning hour tomorrow
u ri IA
to pay the cost Of surveying and taking out
patents for their lands, so as to subject
them TO local taxation.
There are various other measures on the
different calendars as unfinished business,
but in view of the number Of pending APP
preparation bills It is not likely that any Of
them will reach final action during the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Cleveland's closing reception on Satur.
day afternoon had remarkably large attend.
ancc. The queue of people waiting for admis-
sion stretched from the white house front door
through the western gate and around the STATE
Department. The crowd was so dense that
several cases Of iainting among the women
were reported Miss Cleveland was assisted In
receiving by Miss Hamlin and Miss Fuller, her
guests from Hollant Patent, n. v, and Miss
Endicott. Mrs. Whitney had the post of honor
at the entrance to the barrlcade, and Mrs En-
dicott Mrs. Villas, and Miss Van Vechten were
present. Secretary Lamar escorted Mrs. g. c.
Clay, of MlssiSsippi;and Hon. RoswellP Flower
Of New York, with his wife and edaughter
aunt, and niece, was thought for Il brief mo-
ment to be Mr.. w. ID. Howells, who did not
come to the reception. The two men answer
the same description of being short and stout.
Miss Monroe brought Mr., Howells little
Marshall o. Roberts, Mrs. Dir. Swing, Mrs
NordhoT with the Rev. Dr. Hadden, of Lon.
don, England Miss Weddell, Mrs. Gen. Drum,
Miss Plumb, Mrs. Tarr, Mrs Speaker Carlisle,
MTs. Senator CoCkrell, and Mrs. HOratio King
were among those present
DR.. and Mrs. Mott Smith give reception to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Howells on Tuesday even
ing: ..,,,
reception Mrs. Field, Mrs. Monroe, Miss
Reagan, and Miss Norris.
Senator and Mrs. John Sherman will hold
their accustomed reception this evening. Miss
Julia Parsons will be with them for the last in
some time, as she goes TO New York city this
week, 10 the deep regret OF her many friends
here,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

ENGLISH statesmen have great many things
an their minds Just at present, and they seem
10 be measuiably successful in imbuing some
Of the leading men IN various British depon.
deneles with their own idcas.-BOsion PJa.
IL is not alone In "British dependencies
that English statesmen are making progress.
They have been decidedly successful in
;mbulng some Of the leading mndsn of the
Democratic party in this country with
"their own ideas,n Should our shipbulld-
ing industry he destroycd-as 1t certainly
will be wheneyer these Auglo-AmeFIcan
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

Therearo three things, aud three things only
which make up the Republican policy, upon
which all Republicans are agreed; three
things in which the Republican party must
live or bear no life; three things inextrlcably
blended together upon which our national
life itself must depend aud they are, absolute
freedom Of the ballot, universally Of common
school education and the maintenance and
elevation the workiugman's wages. They
are three things dependent upon each other.
Not enc of this sublime trinity eau fail or per
ish and either Of the other two surylye.-scla.
fDF I,gr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

We know 1t will afford the people Of
Washington, including the thousands who
are temporarily domiciled here, real
pleasure to give Mr.. Downing aud his eY-
Cellent company splendid send-oG in the
new play which is to be brought out at the
National Thcatcr this evening. Mr. Down
ing is IN actor Of great merit who has
faithfully worked his way up, earning
every step in the line Of promotion, lie is,
as he deserves to be, great fayorltc In
WashingtOn,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

THE Baltimore american, referring to the
passage of the educational bill, says "Now
that It Is out Of the way, let us hope that
the senators win turn their attention en-
tirely TO business,n This Is unjust The
Senate has made splendid record for bus
incss. It's far In advance Of the lIousein all
legislative matters In which It has the right
10 take the lead. Delay in acting on
nominations is occasloned by the refusal Of
the Executive to furnish such public papers
as are actually indispensable to intelligent
action.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

IL door and window heads, in good condition,
and suitable for an ordinary two.story house;
cheap. Apply at 1909 Sth st, N W. S-mh2-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

CALIFORNIA will soon be ir tl.e agonies Of
great campaign, involving the election Of
six congressman, a governor, all the state
officials, the county officers, and the su-
preme court judges. The legislature to be
elected this year will elect the successor to
Senator Miller. Parties are already getting
warmed up. Local questions will, as usual,
enter largely into the canvass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

FRIENDS of the educational bill express
the belief that the House of Represents
tives Of the forty-ninth Congress will give
that measure far more respectful considera
tion than was accorded 1t by the last House.
But the measure as It now stands is in less
acceptable shape to the Democratic mind
thar II was when 1t was sent to the House
fn 'Sl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

statesmen get control-we shall be but
mere dependency of Great Britain, For no
nation can be independent without the
means Of producing within its own borders
all that is required for offensive ard defen-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
PERSONALITIES.

Col. JAMES p. BARR, editor OF the Pittsburg
Post, and George Madden, managing editor Of
the Pittsburg Dispatch are in the city.
JAMES HuMEs, manager of the Arctic Ice
Machine Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. and II.
BHteman, of Chicago, arc at the Riggs House.
Mrs. W. II. JOINS and Miss Kate 8. Johns, Of
Philadelphia, are guests of Mrs. and Miss Lin
coin at II Fifth street southeast, and will assist
them in receiving to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

We print this morning another of the
series Of sermons by DR.. Talmage on "The
Wedding Ring" 1t will be found on the
third page, These discourses are attract
ing much attention, and have become a
valued feature of our Monday issues.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
PERSONAL COMFORT.

GGDAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
I1 IN open air best preserve health and
lOngeyity,n Hence, the elite Of the world visit
DIR. WHITE d SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
1ilG Pennsylvania avenue Opposite Willard S
Hotel, IL North Eutaw st., baltimore for the
painless treatment Of COrns, Buuions, Diseased
Nails, and other foot ailments, DIR, WHITES
fortieth year of practice; his twenty In
Warrington, Fee, u sitting
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

THE large minority in the house Of COM
mons-lC6 TO coin favor Of resolution
against the continued existence Of the
house of lords was composed Of Sc radicals
and s0nationalists. Itislarge enough, all
events, TO have q wholesome influence on
ihn lords.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: was much
pleased with an editorial in your paper OF the
Cd instant in relation TO the government suit to
investigate the Bell telephone alleged fraud.
IL seems TO me you put II upon the right ground
exactly. II Garland has been guilty of doing
what Is alleged, and / believe he has, then the
President should not tolerate him In his Cabi-
net single day; and think he is highly cen
surable for not dismissng him ere this If there
is any truth in the allegations charged upon
him. But Garland's conduct on the position of
the Pan-EleCtriC company has nothing to do
with, nor should II in any way divert neither
will H. the public mind from q desire to have
n full investigation of the alleged fraud in OBJ.
tanning the Bell telephone patent. If they OBJ
fraud and deception, and, so far as can learn,
this is the fact in the belief of many of the
most eminent lawyers in the country who
have investigated II, and have been rObbing
the American people for nine or ten years out
OF millions OF money, why Is II not time
TO stop this stupendous robbery and interpose
the strong arm OF the government In the pros.
ecutiOn Of a suit for a thorough investigation?
II no fraud has been committed, then they have
nothing to fear. The President Is right In his
determination 10 investigate this matter by a
suit in the federal courts. IL is rlghtfully and
necessarily government case, and no power
except that Of the government is strong enough
to cope with this gigantic monopoly; and If
there was, no other power could compel the
courts to give precedence 20 the trial Of the
case and the prosecution in any other hands
could not obtain verdict to right this great
wrong for four or five years, but the govern.
ment can compel q decision in n few weeks or
Il month Mt the iuTthest In four or five years
the patent Will have nearly expired, and then
there would be, practically, but little or no
remedy for the great crime porpetrated,
MARCH o, 1886, A REPUBLICAN,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

Col. MCCLURE hits the bull's.eye in as
sertirg that "the majority of the Democrats
are anchored much farther from the free
trade theory than they weretwo years ago"
This great truth is beginning to percolate
Though the mind Of Col. Morrison.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
MONDAY, MARCH $.


ALBAuGH's-NTmo. Emma Nevada,
NAT1oNAI-Robert l.. Downing.
BIJoU-"A Wifcs Honor
HEnZoGs-"ln the Ranks"
DIME MUSEUM Gilday and Fanny Beane.
NATIONAL MusEE- Curiosities and Drama.
GRAND CAESIvAI.-E.street Rink, Tuesday,
March o, 1856.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

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quarter on and after Monday, Aug. .2. a full
hlll information, sent free on application.
HENRY Q. SPENCER, Principal. MRS SARA
a. SPENCER, Vice Principal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

THrEE is scarcely room for doubt that
Capt. Crawford was foully murdered by
Mexican troops. The hanging Of his muir
dercrs ought to be insisted on,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

SOME Of the regulations adopted in tue
departments relating TO the time of clerks
should have been left In the kindergartens
where they originated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

MORE Of the democratic and less Of the
alistocratlc ought to be shown in the accom-
mediation Of visitors to the galleries of the
Senate and House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

"JERsEY justice" If 1t be the thing II has
heretofore passed for, VIII be able to hang
a few of the lynchers who have brought
disgrace on that state.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

THE Morgan picture sale in New York
realized $ss5,aCO, or so per cent, of the cost
of tic pictures. It was, all things consil-
cred, an immense success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
A PrnyIdant RnrrInr.

Three oyerCoats two hats, ana a muller, Of
the value OF $50, belonging to W. V, ReppeTt,
J. T. Witzner, and II. II. West We're stolen by a
burglar from their residence, ll3 street north
east, about O'clock yesterday morning,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

ACCORDING to the common law in New
York murder Is iustiiable homicide when
The victim Is bunco man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

DURING the Lenten season the german and
many other fashionable diversions will be
IN q state Of ''innoCuous desuetuden
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

Sample copies Of the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN wiu DC sent free Of postage to
any address fuc treekS for 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

TIE average free trader is a man who
waits the duty stricken off the other fell
CIV products.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

TIE end OF coercion for Ireland has been
reached and the next step-homc rule--is
not far or.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

"sTANDINC room only" will describe the
condition Of Senate galleries this week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

THE labor element is full of insomnia fol-
politicians.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

NJ NJ FUEYcISET IS pushing his way
toward the front rank Of European states
mm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

TIE awful blizzard that Wiggns billed
fer yesterday neglected TO report for duty
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

EDITOR DoR,HEIMER, of the New York
sta, runs the only organ that never gets
out Of tune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08

Officer Dubois, detailed as assistant door
keeper at the white house is seriously III at his
house on Capitol Hill,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
AUCTION S.iLES.
II X. FULTON, Auctionccr.

. .H a H a o. y
" X. FULTON, AuCuonccr.
AUCTION SALE OF FORFEITED PLEDGES.
will sell, by public auction, at my store,
1918 PENNSYLVANIA avenue, commencing TU ES-
DAY, MARCH Q, at 10 o'clock n, m, my stock
of Forfeited Pledges from Nos. 1866 10 Sil5O,
shelf department, and from 33GSi to S5,7jl, in
elusive, safe department. This sale Will consist
of Gold and Silver Watches, Chains, Charms,
Lockets, Rings, Pins, Bracelets, Spcctacles,
Eyeglasses, Opcraglasses, Diamonds set in
Rings. Pins, Crosses, Bracelets, and Earrings,
Solid SilvCrware. Ladies' and Gents Clothing
Of all kinds, Suitngs, Blankets, Quilts, Books,
Boots, Shoes, Guns, Revolvers Umbrellas,
Musical and Surgical Instruments, Plated
Ware, Trunks, Nalises, &c. This sale will con.
tinuc mornings ut TEN O'CLOCK and evenings
at SEVEN O'CLOCK until all the lots are sold.
Ticket holders will please take notice.
II. X. FULTON,
Pawnbrokcr and Auctioneer.
n. B.-Salc of Clothing will not take place
until THURSDAY \. NJ, same time and place
NS above. lnh6-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
r ANDsCAPE LESSONS.

a competent landscape artist in water or oil
colOrs offers lessons to ladies and gentlemen In
his art, including, during proper seasons,
and flower and object painting. Lessons given
only at residence of students, Rapid acquisi.
tiOn positively promised TO those who naturally
two lessons week of two hours each. His OBJ.
ject will be, not numerous, but good paintings.
Pencil drawing taught, If preferred. Same
terms. Address ARTIST, 1917 9th st. N. w.
inf ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-08
.EDUCATIONdL.
LANGUAGES.

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723 lith 81, n. W., Washington, and all other
principal cities Recognized everywhere rs
The best institution for learning TO speak mod
en tongues. Trial lessons free. New terms
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