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Needless Alarm.

Many writer's who discourse on "the
danger Of strikes" fail to make due ac-
count Of the influence of public opinion,
the great conservator of law and order, and
of social and business morality.
No strike can be long maintained unless
IL is backed by popular sympathy. Without
such support masses Of workingmen can
not be held together in persistent refusal
to work.
We do not believe the "donger" so lu-
ri1ly painted has actual existence. 1t is
well to remember, occasionally, that In
these struggles between employers and en-
ployCd all the business sagacity is not on
one side.
It Is, however, eminently desirable that
every state and territory should have a
carefully framed law providing means for
the arbitration of disputes between labor
and capital, There can, Of course, be no
CCmpulsion in the premises. Either party
can decline to Orbtrato, But the means for
peaceful and prompt adjustment Of labor
troubles ought always TO be available.
The class Of men who come much nearer
bcing dangerous than any number Of real
workers are the blatant demagogues, utterly
uuacqualnted with manual toll, who take
advantage Of labor disturbances to make
themselves conspicuous. But their old
game has become as familiar as three.card
monte and their power for evil Is eXperienc,
ing rapid deCadence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
THO Mnrk.hnn-The HOMO.

Senator Morrill's proposition for an appro-
pr0llou of 100000 to build II new executive
mansion Will not command anything like en-.
thusins,ic and unanimous approval Tho white
house us IL stands to-day Is large enough for is
present tenant or any Immediately prospective
one. -Ihhod'ptu Itos,
The bill should command enthusiastic
and unanimous approval because IL pro.
poses to do that which ought to be done
that which the nation has long owed to lis
own seli-Tcspect to do.
"Ihe white house as it stands to-day is
not large enough for all the uses to which
It Is devoted. The executive business re.
quiring the personal attention Of the Presi-
dent and his secretaries and clerks has
grown immensely since that structure was
erected, Then the departmental work re.
qulred about three per cent, Of the space in
buildings which II now demands. The pub
llc work at the white house has kept pace
with this expansion, II every inch of room
in that edilce were devoted TO public bust
ness there would ho no waste Of space.
Even cohbler or blacksmith has a resi-,
denee, or home, seperato from his shop. For
reasons that will occur to every fairly in
telligent mind the Presidents house ana
the executive Office ought not to be ldenti,
cal.
Unqucstionably there are plenty Of able
statesmen whowould be glad TO be installed
as master Of "the white house as It stands"
but this is not good reason why the olj,
unhealthy building should continue TO be
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
PERSONALITIES.

PIERRE JULES IlEr2EL the French llttera-
teur is dead. lie was 72 years of age.
Hon, n, LOCKWOOD, of New York, and Rev.
Dr. s, II. Virgin and wife are at l4ll x street
on q visit to the capital.
MRS EDWIN f, WATERS, Clara Erskine
CLEMENT Of Boston, the traveller and author
Css, is at the Arlington for ten days or more.
JAY GOULD left Jacksonville yesterday for
Fernandina, where his yacht lies, To-day he
win sail for Charleston, where he viii remain
several days and then set sail for New York
PRINCES LOUISE MARGUERITE, daughter of
Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, and wife
Of the Duke Of Connaught third son of Queen
Victoria, was yesterday delivered ofa daughter.
ONE ofthe cards sent in to the President yes
Ierdny read this way: -, T. Newman, have
been voting for Democratic Presidents for
iorty'elgLl !aa.s. would like TO see one be-
fore die" Mr., Newman aRw the President
ana hadqui,ea talk with hirn .'.'e .a'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
The Tobacco Tax.

The people Of Virginia are practically
unanimous in opposition to the tobacco
tax, holding II 10 be an unnecessary aud
unfair discrimination against branch Of
the general agricultural industry and an
oppressive burden on millions Of poor peo-
pie all over the country who consume, and
viii continue to consume, tobacco, the poor
mans only luxury,
The Virginia Democrats, in their platform
last year, took strong ground against this
tax, proposing the abolition of the entrs
internal revenue system IN order to get rid
Of their special ayersion--the tax on their
great agricultural staple,
Throughout the campaign which resulted
IN the "cectionn of Gen. Flt2Augh Lee to
the chief maglstracy all the organs and can
ddates took pains to declare that one great
purpose Of their party would be to effect
the repeal OF the tax on tobacco. Croxton,
Wise, Caben, Daniel, O'FeTrall, Barbour,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

ErFEERING TO recent shipments of gold,
one Of the ant-silvcr rscreamcrs-0 Baltimore
Iewspaper-says with groan:
Ard still goes on the coinage OF two million
silver dollars per month, worth serenty'anc
cents each, and Congress has evidently deter
mined to do nothing to stop II.
The silver dollars are worth one hundred
cents apiece in Washington. Their coinage
has no more to do with these exports Of
gold than the price of peanuts in Tennessee
has with the growth Of elephants in Africa,
Tie opponents Of silver are not fools, but
they assume ilocy on the part of their
readers We are somewhat astonished that
our Baltimore contemporary has at last
come TO understand that this Congress is
not opposed to the argentferous metal.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, discovered and
announced that fact last June, and posi-
lively proved it about the first day Of
January.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

The Dime ilourishes. That Is a thing of
course Ama neNt week WI! oHer Il possible
Brothers are coming, to appear, with their
wonderfully trained dogs the grand roman.
tic drama Of The Avenged, or the Dogs of
Montargis' This play il at present being rep
resented nt the Front Street Thcator, Bali.
more, and is so popular that nightly crowds
are dismissed from the doors. What will II bo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

Ttigg, and Tucker each and all promised on
all the stumps which they climbed in 'S4
and 'e5 that, II elected to Congress, they
would see to It that the tobacco tax was
abolished.
All these gentlemen are now in the House,
and 1t is a Democratic House. But what
oro they doing TO meet their anti-tobacco
tax plCdgc2 One Of them has brought
forCh bill in that direction, but neither he
nor any Of his Democratic colleagues seem
TO care to do anything more.
II they are incapable of leading they had
better fall in behind Mr.. Brady aud give
him their backing while he prosecutes the
fight he has begun against the chief national
grievance of his state.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

the Presidents residence until II suffers
demolition at the hands Of time,
But for its incstimablc historic va!dc, bY
reason Of the associations connected with
II, the structure might well be demolished.
This disposal being out Of the question. the
plan proposed by Mr., Morril, or some
other way Of providing a home Tor Presl
dents, ought to ue adopted.
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ADJUSTMENTS. a
ENH = II y n
NEW NAIIONAL TnEATER.

NEW SA1IoSAL TIIEATER.
Another large audience greeted the "Mi-
LudU' last night, and if hearty applause aud
numerous recalls are evidence of pleasure
then they certainly enjoyed tn mselves hugely
PiuCttc is capital Mikndo, though the
part gives him but little opportunity TO dis.
play his fine voice. Miss Annandalc Is u
iavOrite ns katish0, and has several numbers
in which her good ContrGlto voice is heard to
advantage. Mr. MOntcgrllo, as Nanki.PoO
comes in for large share of the applause, and
we look forward with pleasure to hearing min
in role of more importance yocaliy. as he has
q promising tenor voice. Dixon (KO.Ko) is
very funny, and is recalled half dozen times
in his popular song, 1--WE got 'om on tho list"
Emma Abbott scored another success as Yum
Yum, and made quite a Juror with the flute
song which she lnterpOates.
The "Mikadon by this company is great
success, ana will be repeated again tonight
The stage setting Il handsome aud the costum-
ing Is quite gorgeous, while II goes without
saying that the chorus and orchestra are very
effective.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
The Blair Bill Endorsed,

The following resolutions were adopted by tho
ST, Louis board public schools March ., 1856
Whereas the Senate of the United States has
passed the Blair bill by vote of 30 to II,
RCSOhtd, That we eRTngstlyTcIuCst thCmem-
beTs Of the House of Representatives In Wash.
iDgtOn from ST, Louis to vote for the bill.
RCsolJCd That certified copy Of these rcsnlu.
tons be forwarded to the representatives of 81.
Louis districts In Congress und printed copies
be sent to boards Of public schools IN all the
leading cities of the Union.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

The House committee on coinage, weights,
and measures yesterday considered PROPOSE.
tions looking to the redemption of the trade
dollar. \ tic vote resulted on motion to 70.
deem the trade dollar in subsidiary coin, in.
stead Of standard dollars. The nntisilver men
carried proposition to have the amount oi
trade dollars redeemed come out of the
monthly silver bullion purchase. Several
members Of the committee were absent, how.
ever and the whole subject was finally deferred
until future meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

Tur NATIONAL RErUBLc NYis compelled
Iy tie force Of evidence to believe that q
few-a very few-of the Republican Off
cia's IN the departments are retained be-
cause Of their willingness 10 curry favor by
doing dirty work, This is the opinion Of
uire.teuths Of the retained Republican
clerks and other departmental employees of
that political faith
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

THE Philadelphia Pros urges that the
proposed reduction IN the wooden schedule
in the paragraph relating to cloaks, ,dolmans,
jackets, Sc,, would take the work from
10000 industrious cloakmakers in New
York city. Some Of these women earn as
much as SIC pcrweek. In Berlin the wages
never reach 50 pcrwCek, and oftentimos are
as low as $3.50 and SO. The Press thinks
that 'few Of the members of Congress from
New York city will dare to vote for bill
which is destined to bring such misery upon
the poor cloakmakers Of the metropolis ~
We are not so sure Of that, 1t was New
York member who proposed to go to Europe
for marine engines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
T.NWurNCr RAppETr

Mr., Lawrence Barrett commences an en-
gagcment at Alhaugh's Grand Opera House
next Monday for one week and only matinee
Saturday. lie will be supported by his excel.
lent company of twenty-four people, the same
as appeared with him in New York city, Bos-
ton, and Philadelphia. His repertoire is as
and Saturday matinee (ior the first time here),
Victor Hugo's tragedy, "HernanL" Mr.. Bar
rett as, Hermann; "Wednesday night, Fran.
day grand double bill, 1.-The Kings Pleas.
ure" and "The Wonder'-Mr Barrett in both
plnys-and saturday evening Julius Caesar.
Mr.. Barrett as CaSsus. The sale of seats will
OIern House.
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II ANDscAPE LESSONS.

SSPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
- 9th and d sts. n. wa practical business
education that qualities young men and women
to support themselves and successfully perform
given in rapid writing, the English language
correspondence, rapid calculations, book.
keeping, business practice. commercial law
political economy, stenography, and type-wrlt.
sumed Tuesday, Sept. !, at 0 a, IN. and p. m.
Once open for arrangements by the year or
quarter on and after Monday, Aug. 81. A full
corps of teachers. illustrated circular, giving
full information, sent free on application
HENRY G. SPENCER, Principal. MRS. SARA
a. SPENCER, Vice Principal.
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Bridging the Arthur KIN,

Among the memorials presented in the Sen.
ate yesterday was one by Mr.. Evarts consist.
ing OF resolutions of the chamber of commerce
of New York CITY, earnestly imprcssing upon
Congress the importance 10 the rapidly grow.
ing commerce of that city of the construction
of the proposed bridge across the Arthur Kill
between New Jersey and staten Island, and
Congress authorizing the construction of
euph bridpp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

THERE is no statutory provision that land
Office decisions shall he made wrong end to,
80 as TO necessitate reversal by the Secretary
Of the Interior. The custom of making
them in that way is new one, having been
adopted since the era Of Reform set in.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
The Women behaved Best.

TNCW York ITIbune.J
1t is interesting and gratifying to observe
that in nearly all the accounts Of what
happened on board the Oregon after the
collision the first credit is given to the wo-
men passengers for GOODNESS, bravery, and
1ipnitied behavior,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

THE continued efficiency Of the revenue
marine. one of the most thoroughly we'll
managed Of all the branches of the public
service, should have been assured by
prompt dcclination to accept the resigna-
finn of Ihirf Clnrk
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

y FACT not TO he overlooked in the case
Mr. Douglass-a note from whom is printed
IN this issue-is that the President invitcl
ifn 70 resign. such an invitation Is always
regarded as equivalent to the grand bounce.
Another fact of value in this connection is
that the oppointee is an offensive partisan
in q very strong sense Of the word. lie has
waccd war on colored Republicans, aud he
has been selected for the recorlcrshIp of
deeds in this District for political reasons
alone. We print in another column m
article from the Albany JoW"W giving in
tercstlng information in regard to this per
son.
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FOR RENT---RooALs

~ room in best location in city, with every
comfort Of private home. 500 18th st. N W.
ZOO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

Tnr amended electoral count hill passed
the Senate yesterday, 1t ought to 60
through the House without delay, but it
often happens in that enl of the capitol
That the thing which OUGHT TO be is not
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

Mn. MoRmsoN, in his movement toward
free trade, should find encouragement in
the example of Barnnrd's comet, which
Keeps moving toward the earth, and is only
15O.OOO,OOO miles AWAY.
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Bissell, of Buffalo.


If the reports from Washington are to be
depended on, Mr.. w. s. Bissell, of this
city, has performed q neat piece of political
work in the national capital. This is no
less than efrecting a complete reconcilia-
tion between President Cleveland and the
Demncratlc leaders In Conpress
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

NTANTED--tOBS IN CABINET CAR.
w pcnterlng, or other wood work and
packing by Il competent hand. Address IDLE
HANDS, Republican Office. 2-23
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DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.
OFFICE A. G. s.,
WASHINGTON BARRACKS, ID. c.,


WASHINGTON BARRACKS, ID. c.,
March o. 1886.
Sealed proposals in trplicatc, subject to the
usual conditions, with Il copy of this adver-
tisemCut attached, will be received at this
Office UNTIL II O'CLOCK NOON, ON THURS
DAY, APRIL 10, 1856, at which time and place
they viii be opened IN prpscnce Of bidders, for
furnishing and delivering the Fresh Beef re-
qulrcd by the Subsistence Department u. s,
Army, at this post, for issues TO troops thcreat
during the fiscal year commencing July /, 1886.
The contract for Fresh Beef shall not be con-
stTued to involve the United States in any OBJ
legation for payment In excess of the apprO-
pTatiOn granted by Congress for the pur-
pose, Proposals must be inClosed In sealed en-.
velOpCs marked Proposals for Fresh Beef"
and addressed TO the undersigned Tho Gov
crnmcnt reserves the right 10 reject any or all
proposals. Blank proposals. giving information
as to conditions, quality Of beef payment,
amount of bond, Sc, must be obtained by APP
'sEDGWIGK PRATT,
1T 1t. r. @, ~, "a Art, \. CO,
mill 7ls,Rp5,G h,l5
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PERSONfL.

TINIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. CUES
" tiuns and answers ON all subjects, Send
10 cents IVY INSTITUTE, 800 X st. n, w.
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U,tNTED---HEIp.

XXTANTED-AT ONCE, TWO FIRsT.CLAsS
w walters at PERREARD'S French Hotel,
SOC and 50S lIth st. n. W. 2.20
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Sample copies Of The WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN ua be sent free Of postage to
any address fre recks for 10 cents.
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THURSDAY, MARCH Is.


AIrArdH'S Aimee.
NAnONAL-E Emma Abbott.
Buor-Iiaz,c May timer.
iIru2oG's-Lcroux u Silvos Minstrcls.
DIME MUSEUM GEO. France and Lulu Delmay
TIE MANASSAS sPASoRANN-l5thst st. &Ohio av'
EST. RIxK-Iadics' tickets free at box Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

MIR. SpooNER, the new senator from
Wisconsin, will speak 'about the papers
to-day.
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NTANTED-GOOD RELIABLE COLORED
w girl to do general homework; must have
iirst.class references. Call Mt 1920 Mass. ave.
n w O.DO
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Gov. MuRRAY, of Utah, vacates an M
desirable position which he has filled with
marked ability.
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Tho Impending Execution.

Philadelphia Press
The death watch has been SET upon the
Morrison bill. Meanwhile the lord high
cXecutioner can be heard grinding his
snickcrsnee in the back room.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

VETANTED-PLACEs FOR EXPERIENCED
w cooks, chnmbcnnaids, nurses, and house
workers, with references. NATIONAL LABOR
BUREAU, bl7 eth st. n. w. l.mhl-u
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Afternoon and nightly crowds have poured
Worlds Minslrels remain to lure them, While
in there is universal laughter and applause;
rs they come out much chatting and consid.
crAblc hummng Of merry tunes. a "BoX OF
Cash" will be presented to everybody calling
here next week, and the present prOprletOrs
assure us they shall be delighted II only you
please TO accept 1t. Many have done 50 before,
and hold themselves still happy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

GNATITALlsT WHO HAS $500 TO INVEST
" III II sure paying business, now running on
II solid basis in this city; thorough inyestiga.
ton solicited Immediately. Call or address
CIIAS. II. BECK, il9 9th st. n. W, up stairs,
from to u n. IN. and to IN. m. mhl7.3t
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PROpOSIES.
DROPOsALs FOR LAYING ASPHALT
IL PAVEMENT.

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,
WASHINGTON, d. c., March ls 1856.
BY direction of the Board commissioners
sealed proposals will be received at this office
1856, for laying 0l3 square yards, more or less,
of Asphaltum pavement, &c,, upon st., bet
10th and 18th sts. NJ W., in the city of Wash.
ington, d, G. Blank forms of proposal and
upon application therefor together with all
necessary information, and bids on these forms
win alone be considered. The right Is re-.
served to reject any and all bids or parts Of
bids g. j, LYDECKER,
Major of Engineers, U. S. A..
mhlS.Gt Emgineer Commissioning d. O.
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TyTILL THE LADY WHO FOUND THE
w purse at st. Johns Church please leave
itWith Dr. Leonard or at lll0 10th st.
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NOR THOSE WHOSE SYSTEM IS DEB1Is.
II itatcd from any cause whatever there is no
better remedy than q beer brcwcd from pure
55C pCr dozen. L, II. FINLEY, 1906 ID st. N. w.
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Personal COJIFORT.

SSDAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
- in open air best preserve health and
longevity" Hence, the clito of the world visit
DIR, WHITE q SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
1il6 Pennsylvania avenue Opposite Wizards
Hotel, II North Eutaw st., baltimore, for the
painless treatment of Coms, BuniOns, Diseased
Nails, and other foot ailments. DIR, WHITES
furtieth year Of practice; his twenty-hfth IN
Washington. Fee, 81 q sitting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18

The sale of seats for the Mountain Pink"
commences at Harriss Bijou on saturday.
Miss Laura +. Dainty, who plays the leading
vited by eX President Hayes to read for himself
and Cabinet at the white house. Lots oil other
nice girls go every afternoon TO see Dads
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-18
EDUC1TIONiL.
LANGUAGES.

MADAME HOFFELDT, A GERMAN WITH
IVA highest recommendations and references,
pupil OF the late Great Master Of Music and
Singing in Dresden, Fr. WiGCk, 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 supcrfuous
breath so injurious to both health and voice,
ton. Is thoroughly competent to teach by
Grammar fluent conversation and epistolary
style pure German, Partisan French, good Eng
lish and Italian. 1915 st. n. w, mhl-tf
CHELDoE's DANCING ACADEMIEs-AT
y 1904 i st. n: W., Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday; at Sd st. and Pa. NV. s.
f., Tuesday and Saturday. Now is the time to
ioin for pariicipation In the MAY Bal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-16

The new presidential suceessfoa bill ia sus-
ceptible Of improvement, but is n great advance
over the law now In force Doubtless IL viii be
signed By the President without delay. Under
its provisions the line OF succession is taken
away from Congress and lodged in the cabinet.
The substitute substitutes also hold office
until the full term expires, instead of merely
until a special election can be held
Mr. Bayard, then, and not Mr.. sherman. is
the acting Vice President of the United States.
The succession has passed from the republican
to the democratic party and from one branch of
the government TO another. IL is, in its way,
quite n political revolution, and that it is
attended with so little excitement is a fresh
Illustration of the country's capacity for self
government. Brought face to face with q
serious contingency, one OF the great parties
yields al its advantage TO the other, and
branch OF the government which is VIGOROUSLY
Jealous OF its rights and powers voluntarily
resigns its precedence in favor of the executive.
The change is of great importance, but is made
without disorder, anger, or scarcely comment,
simply because it is seen to be a sensible and
patriotic way out of difficulty.