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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
Sherman on Grant.

Mr.. Thorndyke Rice, editor Of the North
American Review, has thought IL worth his
while to run down the assertion made in an
article by Gen. James B. Fry to the effect
that Gen. Sherman went so far as to say that
"had c. F. Smith lived Grant would have
disappeared to history after Donelson." The
remark was cited in the course Of specula-
tion upon chances as factor in the race of
glory, and soon after the publication OF the
article Gen. Sherman denied, in an interview
published In the Daily News, that he had
used such language or entertained any such
sentiment. He has since asked Mr.. Rice to
formally repudiate the sentiment, and calls
upon Gen. Fry for his authority.
II will occur to the average mind that
Gen. Grants place in history will depend
on what he actually accomplished, rather
than upon any contingency Of an "1f.n
Village Hampdens, mute, inglonous Mil
tons, and Cromwells guiltless Of their
country's blood are fitting themes for the
poet, but the historian deals with other
material. AS for Gen. Shermans opinions
of the military capacity and true merit Of
Gen. Grant, he either says too much or too
little. In response to request from Mr..
Rice in March last, urging upon him "the
importance of setting his own authentic
seal upon the imminent verdict of the ma
tion's admiration and gratitude'--a ver-
dict rendered imminent by the knowledge
that its subject was prey of deadly dis
ease-Gen. Sherman wrote singularly cold
and cautiously guarded letter, closing
asfollows: "My relations to him were pecu-
liar. / think l know some things that no
others do, but l will not name them for
millions Of dollars. Should survive him /
will always bear testimony of his good
qualities, and be charitable TO those which
were the result Of outside influence" From
such a source, under such circumstances,
no faint praise could be more damning than
this. Mr.. Rice has not displayed his usual
good judgment in now making the letter
public. 1t is neither just to the dead nor
creditable to the living. -.,--
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
ART AND ARTISTS.

A large influx Of new students has lately
been!added to the Washington Art School,
Vernon row.
In Atlanta, Ca, where he is busily engaged
in painting portraits. He also has com
mission OF the same nature In Savannah.
The Students Art League has moved
into new quarters on the north side Of +
street, east Of Eleventh, where a handsome
suite Of rooms accommodates the growing
school,
W NJ. Rouzee left for New York Wednes-
day evening Of this week, where he expects
tO be located for the winter. His friends
look forward to hear of great achievements
from his almost untiring pencil.
r. n brooke has been spending his holi-
day at his old home in Warrenton, Va,
but Is expected back this week. He had on
MS easel LARGE commission from Thos. Il,
Waggaulan, Which he has treated very sue
cesstuiy.
ghe at ADlate,lt tor December says that
arrangements are being made by the Ameri
can Art Association OF New York with NJ
Durand, the PnHs art dealer to place on
exhibition about 200 capvases representing
the school pl NTeueh "impressionists,n
w, Garlc Brown has Just completed q re-
markablesp splcturoF Of Washington. Taking
an approved POI 'ait for the-face he has
clothed the fun ll1gth, life Size figure In
continental uniform constructed from
drawings Of historical. relies, Including the
clothing on exhibition lhe national mu
scum. The result ID a 3tlklng success
the first portrait o! tile kina ever n ade.
The Art Students sketch cub held tbeiI
first weekly meeting since thl HOLIDAYS al
their room, In Vernon row, a Tnurgday
evening. There was quito j fLl uomtef.
ship present, and the illus usuatonstL L,'lItony
HOurs'' exhibited the wide scope i,gt siirI
a subject would naturally suggnsg In am
imaginative mind It was decided ~ hold
their exhibition on Thursday and Lridav
evenings, 2Sth and Goth instant com
mittee OF five was appointed 20 csaioIpf
the sketches submitted for exlibl'5n N
only those showing sufficient mont yiil 6r
admitted. Committees also were ap lonteJ
on invitations and decorations, "'5 vesfi
gationn was chosen AS the subject f., ,s,'l
weeks illustration, and Mr.. Hasl, re
quested to give talk on art. Va N
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
The Library OF the Sultan.


The sultan's library should be searched
through as the first condition Of the next
loan made to Turkey-if there ever is au-
other-and permission demanded to hunt
for that older and more valuable store Of
manuscripts believed or known to be stored
in the crypt Of st. Sophia, and protected by
the one useful superstition Of the Turk
perchance 1t should contain the name OF
God. That is the last place left where we
shall be likely to make great literary find,
and II should be searched before the great
day when the destiny Of the 0ttomans is
completed, and Constantinople once more
sinks down a mass of blood-stained ruins,
fired by It's possessors before they COM
menence their final retreat to the desert
from which, in the mysterious providence
Of God, they were suffered TO emerge, In
order to destroy the eastern half OF the
civilized world.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
The Puritan Fathers.
.-s,siinneapolis Tribune. I.

lhAhhSopoho
The Boston Herald claims that the Pill
grims were the original .Mugwumps, be-
cause, 1t says, they were dissatisfied with
the "machine" In England and "bolted.n -
1t is not very respectful manner Of a1lud-
Ing to that historical move for religious
independence, but 1t is pretty true that
there is parallel between the .Mugwumps
of to-day and the Puritan Fathers of the
seventeenth century. Particularly true,
when you consider that the Pilgrims would
not permit any independence .of thought
which was not according to their own
standard, and that they recognized nothing
good outside Of their own institutions aud
their own ranks. When youIget to the bot
be the basis Of the parallel. But the con-
ceit of the Pilgrims was OF more vigorous,
austere, and withal respectable nature than
the kid glove and monocle egotism Of the
Mugwumps Of the period.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
COMMITTEES AND CLERKS.
Representative Arranging Their De-
tail Work Lucky Reporiers.

Representative Arranging Their De-
tail Work Lucky Reporters.
There were very few members Of Con-
grcss at the capitol yesterday, aud those
that did 90 up were busy in arranging
places in their committee rooms. The first
meetings Of the committees will be held
some time next week. and in the Interval
the rooms are being arranged. The select
committee on American shipbuilding is
without. "a meeting room at present but
one In the basement will probably be set
apart for II.
The following persons were sworn in as
com mittee clerks yesterday; w. G. Nc
Bride, Of District of Columbia, alcoholic
LIQUOR traffic John Wesler, OF Indiana,
invalid PENSIONS; John +. Elliott, of Texas,
Indian affairs; w. z. Rlx, of Wisconsin,
military afTairs B. NJ. Turner, Of Georgia,
postOflices and postroads; Abram G. Weaver,
Of Iowa, expenditures Of the Department
Of the interior; Alexander J. Jones, OF
Illinois, claims; Charles Gordon, of Ohio,
territories; Louis Choble, Of Texas, com.
mcrce; 7. V. DeGraw, Of the District OF
Columbia temporary, foreign affairs;
q. B. Cobb, OF Indiana, public lands; w. II.
Smith, Of District of Columbia, patents;
Mr.. Wallace, Of Missouri, agriculture
The House had hardly adjourned on
Thursday before Mr.. O'Neill, chairman of
the committee on labor, appointed Clifford
Sanders clerk TO his committee, and Mr..
Sanders was sworn in before o'clock on
the same day.
Several Of the new clerks are newspaper
reporters, who will combine the two occu.
pations during the session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
TIE DAKOTA DELEGATION.
Gov" MelIette and "senators" Edger.
ton and Moody State Their Case.


ton and Moody State Their Case.
On the register at the National Hotel
there appears three names, the owners Of
which are attracting good deal Of attention
at present, and there are probabilities that
two of them will shortly become members
Of the United States Senate. The names
are those of 'Gov." Mellette and "Sena-
tors" A. j. Edgerton and G. c. Moody, of
the state of Dakota, that soon is to be,
as many people think. The three
gentlemen, with half dozen other
residents the "state," are here
to present the mermeIlal adopted by
the recent constitutional con1ehtt99p, held
at Sioux Falls, to the President and Con-
gress, together with q plain statement Of
what Dakota wants. The gentlemen
formed fine looking trio Of statesmen as
they stood in the lobby of the hotel last
night conversing with NATIONAL REPUB-
LICAN reporter.
Judge Edgerton, one Of the newly-elected
senators, has already occupied seat in the
Senate, succeeding Mr.. Window as senator
from Minnesota four years ago. The other
two gentlemen have occupied prominent
| positions In their territory, although they
have never held any office outside OF 1t.
The "governor" and the two SENATORS
had great number Of visitors yesterday
and last night, among whom were many
congressman. They will probably call on
Senator Harrison to-day, as the latter has
been very friendly to them and the territory.
They will try to make an appointment for
| an interview with the President on Monday
or Tuesday, at which time they will present
their case. They will aso lay the matter
before the Senate and House next week, or
rs soon as a chance offers itself.
'senatorn EdgertOn said that the propo
| pI, ul c admit the entire territory will moi
I D. u"usilgred, but that the recommends
/ Jups Of ~. constitutional convention would
/ Dc urged. hs tc Oakota's claims, he said
south p.So,a has 1000 square miles, o.
/ more ten twice thg area Of the New Eng
land jtates Size hGs 2B3,OOC population
| wLict VIII ru.itlG her .u two congressman
and the majority o. 'he people are IN favoi
of statehcOd. We areseLtitiyd, by ever,
precedent estgnl5ncj iN the admission d
states, to recognition, and NJ one gan 40
vance reasonable ary,meHf 'gr rrsfurinf
admission
"Gov." Mellette said: ''Wg have .r1. D,
stick until this question is SETTLED ,ul
there is reasonable show for success. ",
could not expect much from q DemoCg q,
Congress, but this question will be thl
issue and that party will have to abide by
the result"
It is probable that a resolution will bt
| introduced in the Senate when II next
meets admitting them to the floor as
matter OF courtesy. The Senate commit
tee on territories yesterday completed the
consideration Of the new bill for the ad
mission OF South Dakota TO be a state, ant
Senator Harrison is preparing q report Il
| go with II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
White Slave Dealers Arrested.

Two "white slave dealorsn have just been
arrested in Rome in the act of carrying Off
to France and England four Of those child
victims by whose means Italian slavemas-
tors prey upon the charity or minister to
the ignoble cravings Of the wealthier ma
tions Of northern Europe. Luigi Rossi,
one OF the men arrested, is stated to be the
agent Of q well.known London slave
driver. lie had with him a girl of twenty
and boy Of fifteen, for whom he had paid
l00f. and cor. respectively. The other,
Luigi Ieppa, was taking to France two
five. The Roman papers remark on the
activity and comparative impunity with
which this deplorable trade is carried on;
but the fact OF these arrests is sufficient to
prove that Italy Is not unaffected by the re-
cent great impulse toward the protection
Of the helpless.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
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The sohooImaster Abroad.


Visitor Ito backwoods school teacher)--
Elbow is your school progressingm
Teacher-"Sorter slow at present. Nearly
all the boys air in the cotton patch. Shoot,
Abe (turning to boy with whom he was
playing marbles). Venture roundance,
Henry. Thar now, let her stand till
plump"
Visitor-"Durlng how many months of
the year do you teachP"
Teacher-"Wall, it's owln' to the scholars.
can"
yisitor-"As you say, your school is
rather scarce of boys"
Teacher-"Yes; but you ought to come
along durin' the right season, fur we have
hi Of time. It's your shoot, Abe"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
OUT or DOORS.
! old man, Ia stormy night sat

An old man. Ia stormy nlght-I sat
Alone before the lire-except the cat
Thinking and dreaming, as an old man will,
But all II signifed remains ia doubt,
Pulling my pipe, which forgot to all,
Aud rising now and then and looking out.
For whnt2 for whom2 knew not, only knew
Something my restless mind without there
drew.
saw the limitless expans OF snow,
heard the cold wind moaning like child
Lost, and down.sinking in its bitter woe
So very like--I bravcd the winter wild
Found thee, an infant, just about to perish
Found a dcar-"Daughter, PaT-to love and
cherish SEAToN DoSoHo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
IN, Won N!arcne ,n the Lead.

IL wou!d agem rpI} T.ason0ble to sup
pose tina. With lac a ig Of thc holidays
the rush on tho dtsa houses would
cease and trade ret 20 toe regular and
ordinary channel. While tnie may be true
as to most houses, tin Bon Nrrha finds
the falling of in trade light IN comparison
to what was anticipate ami, Of course,
are agreeably surprised. As ll argument
TO their patrons TO continue With ,hem the
firm to-day offers special Bales m muslin
underwear at figures which can
not be approached elsewhere Tbg
stock is large, full in assortment,
and particularly attractive to ladies. I5 i5
q chance for them, one in thousand, the
golden opportunity is now within their
grasp, There are other styles on eThlli-
ton, in addition to those offered, at what
would be considered In any other house at
sacrifice prices, which will bear close In
speetion, and placed at figures within Fgaoh
OF those desiring to purchase. The Bon
Marches motto is TO please and satisfy,
and this will be done in all cases.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
The Raid of Expert Thieves.

The increase Of the number Of robberles
committed in the city has put the police
on the qui vive for the perpetrators, and
last night the full detective force was out,
scanning every suspicious person to be seen
standing in shadows Of houses or lounging
around the hotels. Several policemen were
also detailed for special detective duty.
THE reason Of the large number Of rob
berries that have taken place since midsum-
mer is Just thls,n sad an old police officer
last night, "We have too much to do to
watch the thieves. That's all there is about
it.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
THE GEORGETOWN POOR.
ork of the First Subdivision Asso-
cIated Charities


he regular monthly meeting Of the
hmt subdivision of Associated Charities,
hg in the Office of the secretary on Thirty.
rst street, with the president, Mr.. +. l..
"a ore, in the chair, was decidedly the largest
nd most interesting ever held in the sub.
Vision. Among those present were Mrs
L. Moore, Mrs. Angeline Hall, Mrs.
VA. orme, Mrs. NJ, E. Campbell, Mrs. NJ.
"a Evans, Mrs. DR.. Appleby, Mrs. Dr. A
luter, Miss Emily Rittenhouse, Miss Oracle
Jolgal, Miss Margaret Woods, Miss Alice
lawyer, Miss Brown, Miss Delzell, Rev
)r j. L. Lindsay, B. t. Janney, Jos w.
LAWS, and John NJ. Waters.
"A he secretary reported having issued Or
tlcrj for fuel and groceries to thirty-three
l7lilies, in which there was found destitu.
ton and want, since the last report made in
De" ember, Transportation TO Norfolk, Va,
'yi blind man was secured through the
police, and several applications for aid from
81 yorthy persons were rejected.
he treasurer reported the amount OF
'u Is In hand to continue the work OF this
citation during the winter months very
iiIr ted, and an earnest appeal was made
10 'le citizens OF West Washington 10 send In
.u nee their contributions Of money, cloth
Ing and other necessarles with which to meet
fhc urgent demands from the worthy poor
ni nat community.
ile Georgetown Gas Light Company
trra donated 100 bushels Of coke for dis
t,ipution TO the poor. Mrs, Bradley, Mrs.
81 yer, of fTwenty-eighth street; Mrs. NJ. Il.
campbell, Mrs. Laeubb, Mrs. DR.. Appleby,
aul Mrs. +. l.. Moore donated a large
mount of clothing for the children Of the
poor, q good portion of which had already
uegn delivered where 1t was absolutely
needed.
The officers of this association wer,
,IrNed at the annual meeting as follows
u. Moore, president; Rev. DIR, John Il
say and Rev. DIR. Bates, Of NJ, p
,nrch, vice presidents; John NJ, Waters
' surer; Joseph w. Davis, secretary
5 Delzell, assistant secretary; board o
p. lgers, Mrs. A, Peter, Mrs. Josepl
amson, Mrs. William Orme, and Mrs
It, Moore; delegate TO the central board
'glard 7. JAnney.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
Why Prices Are Low.

Prices have fallen In obedience TO an In
exorable law which fixes the price OF all
free to produce at something near their
cost The decline In the rate OF interest
and Of freight charges, and the great saving
of expense through improved machinery,
have made It possible for nearly every
necessary Of life to be brought into the
market at one-fifth less cost than formerly,
so their cheapening was inevitable and the
consumer receives the benefit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

TNVW lUIk WUIIU'I
American greenbacks are gathering by
the thousands ard rushing over the sea TO
the aid of Charles Parnell in his gallant
fight for the emancipation of Ireland. Each
greenback, as It rallies to the standard of
the chief, seems to carol that suclent but
expressive Scotch ditty:
over the water and over the sea
And over the water to Charlie;
Come weal, come woe, let's gather and 20
And live and die with Charlie.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
Greatly Reduced Rates to the West by
the Pennsylvania Railroad,

Commencing to-day the following rates
will be adopted via the Pennsylvania rail-
road: Chicago, $l3; Cincinnati, $ll; Indian
apalis, $12; Louisville, $l4.50; st, Louis,
$l650, and corresponding reduction to all
other western points. Special attention is
called 10 the train service Of this unrlvaled
line Call on and consult ticket agents of
the company before purchasing your tickets
WestbOund
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
Patience at window-Pane.

"Patience on a monument smiling at
grief ~ is poetical picture, but impatience
on a window seat, with her nose pressed
against the window-pane, and her ear
strained to catch the sound of footstep,
Gathering her brows like gathering storm,
Nursing her wrath to keep 1t warm,
as she waits for her husband coming home
from the club at 1:15 a. M, is a more i'm
posing picture, and much more familiar
one in real life.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
Ran the Wrong Way.

William Buyas, 0olored man, in run
uup from one officer ran into the arms of
another in the person Of Officer Costello.
HWhat we're you running fori" asked the
gtlaer.
y hit AL Burke on the head with q stone,
M | was trying to get away from the
pl'us," was the reply, He was locked up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

Dg. PIERoE's "Favorite Prescription" Is a
anaF powerful restorative tonic, and combines
f1Q4lDst valuable nerYine properties; especially
cant ID 70 the wants of debllitated ladies suf.
from weak back, inward fever, conges-
s..u, Inflammation, or liberation, or from
uC 1lEness OF neuralgia pains. By druggists
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

UVVNEo
A, Kaufman, as usual, flourishes, and his
multitude OF patrons and friends increases.
just now he offers special bargains, and
offers, moreover, such bargains in rubbers-
so desirable now while snow is over all the
terest you at his double store, l24t and l243
EleVenth street southeast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
"A Rad House ON the boundary,

The police made raid on a dlsorderly
house at 1l;30 o'clock last night at North
Capitol street, near Boundary, and ar
rested Mary Height, the proprietress, three
other women, and seven men, all colOrel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
District yyorkmen,s Paw DELAYED.

Owing to some complications in the Dis
trct auditors office, the workmen engaged
by the District will not receive their pay for
the last half of December's work until the
Goth or 25th instant, This is quite hard
ship for them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

VIII Not Reoonveno the Smith Case.
Secretary Whitney has decided not to re-
convene tho court-martial in the case Of
Paymaster General Smith, of the navy. He
viii approve the findings of the court and
submit the case to the President for his ac-
ton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
Not a Pleasant Sound.

T4NVW IVIK IIIUUEV'1
This is a good time for southern senators
and congressman to preserve discreet
silence on the subject OF revolutions. Da-
kota may be triile previous, but 1t be-
hooves the pardoned sinner to nurse the
virtue Of charity. Coming from men whose
political disabilities had TO be removed be-
fore they could even vote, the word "revo-
luton" has disagreeable sound.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
A Man Who Is Missed.

IUdIVVblOH NUWB,J
There is not an honest American living
who doesn't want Sam Cox back In Con-
Eress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
THE sECoND-sToRY THIEF.
Another House Scaled and Robbed
While the Inmates Silent,

WHO TIC Inmnteb Slept
The residence of j. c. Newton, 71s
Twenty-thlrd street, was entered at an
early hour yesterday morning by climbing
to the second-story window. Entering the
bedchamber where Mr.. Newton was sleep,
ing they stole gold watch and gold chain
and necklace, all valued at SIS. The lower
floor Of the house was visited and ran
sacked, but not finding anything the thieves
left the ehouse leaving the Kitchen door open.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
The Tide of Emigration.

Farmers are pouring into western Texas
90 fast that ranchmen have just time to
move their cattle out and prevent their tails
being chopped off by the advancing hoe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
DIED.

BLIsS.-At his residence, 1901 New York ave-
nue., January 8, at $3.50 p. M, CHARLES II. BLISS,
in his $50 year.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
tspringheld, Mass, papers please copyl
wALKER.-on Thursday, Jan. z, 1886, CHAR
LoTTE L., daughter Of the late Robert j. Walker,
aged SO years.
Funeral from the residence OF her brother, Gen.
Duncan s. Walker, No. 202 A street southeast,
Saturday, the 9th instant, at o'clock p. IN. In.
teTment at Oak Hill Cemetery! -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

COLD feet relieved by magnetic in-soles.
Rheumatism AMI nervous disorders cured
by galvanic appliances, applied by physi-
clan, 1905 + street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09

Secretary lamar has returned from his home
10 Mlsglssippi. II Is probable that decision
vii be rendered In the great telephone case on
saw
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-09
SuDREM N

Colds, causing obstinae and dangerous
diseases OF the throat and lungs, may be
relieved and cured by Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Rev. w. w. Atwater, Rutland,
VT, writes: "My wife was attacked with
bronchial trouble, which we feared
would prove fatal. AS physicians failed
TO afford relief, we began giving your
medicine. She is now in perfect health,
and attributes her recovery to the use Of
Ayers Cher
ry Pectoral. II Is wonderful remedy"
Prepared by j. @. Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass.