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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

lT appears that Warner, of Ohio, has been
selected by the opponents of water trans
portation in general, and western river
transportation in particular, to lead in the
attack on the Mississippi river improve
ments. lie has prepared a vicious mani
fcsto, evidently inspired by some narrow
gauge railroad man, and below the standard
at that, which he will lay before the House
when that body will give him chance to
lO 50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

The recent lynching of q murderer at
Vincenncs, Ind, would he less abhorrent
TO the general sense of justice If 1t were
not believed that the wretch owed his fate
as much to his color as to his crime VIM
ccnnes is the city where, some years ago,
there was seen in Democratic campaign
procession splendidly decorated car, con-
tanning number Of beautiful young ladies,
each of whom held aloft banner with this
strange device; "Fathers, save us from
negro husbands" In such city the color
Of a criminal has much to do with the COM
pleXiOn of his crime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

James Brady was put out OF IIurley's saloon,
in South Washington, last night for drunken
and disorderly conduct. lie went to Michael
Kings grocery store, 2lj Virginia avenue
where he repeated his bad conduct. After
being put out he picked UP brick and threw
1t at the store window. Mrs. King had just
Lowered the window when the brick crashed
through the glass, narrowly striking Mrs. King
on the head. Mr., King chnched with tho mau
to prevent flrther trouble. Officer MoNamara
arrested Brady, but officer Sloane had to come
TO his assistance, as did also two COored men
The prisoner fought the officers yiciously on
the way to the station.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

The Senate has admitted Judge Moody,
senator-elect from the prospective state of
Dakota, to the privileges of the floor. That
territory should long ago have passed into
The family of states and had two full
tledged senators.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

THERE is one feature Of the pension laws
which ought, if possible, to be radically
changed ON grounds of public policy. As
a pertinent illustration we cite news item
lust made public; "Ellen Clifford, of Gin
clpnati has been convicted in the United
states district court, southern district Of
Ohio, Of fraudulently drawing pension
after remaIriage, and sentenced to imprls-
,unent at hard labor In the Hamilton
county Jail for one year" OF course 1t is
ne duty of the government authorities to
E,teet and punish such frauds as this
woman committed, but II is bad policy to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

GEo. l.. WRIGHT, ESQ, has been unani-
mously designated by the joint committees
representing the three great river conven-
tions of the west and southwest to present
the subject of river Improvement to the
river and harbor committee Of the House
of Representatives to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
I LoYDs ASCENT wAsnINaToN ExpREss.

Baggage delivered to all parts Of the city, rail-
road, steamboats,, &C. Furniture sewing machines
type-writers, &c. carefully removed. Trunks tax en-
TO any part OF the house without extra charge. Per-
sons returning 10 the city can leave their ohecko
TELEPHONE No. 473-3.
once 1908 II 81. N. w. Branch OniceS ON ana
y SITS N. W., basement Howard Hoqsei Due6etts
q. N.W.i Frank Pitzer a Co., druggist, cor. East
JOHN O. HAwLEY,
Proprietor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
Fltz-Jobn Porter and pIeasanton.

The military committee of the House yester-
day instructed its chairman, Gen. Bragg, to re-.
port iavoTably the House bill for the relief of
Gen. FitzJohn Porter, with n request that II
be made a special order for Saturday next.
Mr. Vele was directed to move an adverse
report upon the bill for the relief of Gen. Alfred
PleasAnton. A subcommittee consisting of
Messrs, Steele, Findlay, and Dargan, was ap-
pointed 10 consider the applications of officers
TO be restored TO the army.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

SIR JonN MACDONALD, the Canadian
premier, has returned from London quite
as heavily loaded with political troubles as
when lie departed on his trip. There is a
prospect of deal of commotion in the
Dominion for some months to come.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

The coarse, bungling, vulgar manner in
which the Cincinnati Democrats have at
tempted to perpetrate election frauds ex-
cites the contempt of their more refined and
artistic brethren in Mississippi.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

ALI. friends of liberal learning will note
with pleasure that the eleven candidates for
the Harvard University crew are now row.
ing 800 strokes a day, and next week will
begin to use the slides.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

II is about settled that Civil Service Commits.
sioner Eaton is to retire Feb, ], or some time
during the month. He has had several con-
sultations with the President recently, and IL
is understood that he expressed desire TO be
relieved of his duties. The President does not
want him TO go, and has invited Mr.. Eaton to
remain. The latter advances as n cause for
his retirement that he desires to embark in
other business, but II Is understood that the
main reason Is the opposition coming from
every quarter that has been manifested against
him,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
MEDICAL.
PERSONAL COMFORT.

HnAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
~ In open air best preserve health and lon.
geyity." Hence, the elite OF the world visit
DIR. WHITE 4 SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
14l6 Pennsylvania avenue (opp. Willard sHotel),
IL North Eutaw ST. Baltimore Tor the painless treat
ment or Corns, Bunlons, Diseased Nails, and other
iieei his twenty'hfth in Washington. Fee, 81 .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

Authorization T. Raymond.
EATIoSAI-Clnrn Morris.
HERZoc's-- Matte NiCkers.
DINE hiusEuM-Pauine Markham.
CoNCuE- Varieties.
WAsufSGroS RISK-Ninth and r. l. avenue
EST. RINK-Fincst skating surface In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

ELOQUENT tributes to the memory Of the
late President Garfield occupied the .atten-
tion Of the House of representatives. Turing
several hours of yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

PARTIES paying visit to the capital can
have more comfort and attention lOrlhe money
at the Hotel ATno, Sixteenth street, between I
and northwest, than can be obtained at any
other hotel. Everything is new and complete
at this establishment,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

An instructive and entertaining article
on the Ohio Democracy, from the Boston
Adrcrtiser, is printed in this issue. To fail
Of reading it would be to deny ones self q
solid satisfaction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

Sample copies Of the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN ,cW be sent free Of postage to
nLN aNlheas .fre reeks for 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

VISITORS desiring elegant accommodations
ATIO, one block from Lafayette square. This
house is steam heated and newly furnished
throughout american and European PLAN;
prices reasonable
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
For SALE.

EoR SALE = DENTISTS CHAIR; CHEAP;
Il Archer's No. 2; good condition Address
DENTIST, Republican Office. s.22
EOR SALE-A SPLENDID ROSEWOOD
Il carved leg piano, sweet tone, in perfect order,
very cheap. Apply Immediately at 03l G st. N. W.
S-2l -
C'OR sALE-AT COSTA COMPLETE STOCK
Il Of general merchandise good stand; situated
near depot. Address NJ, Republican ONCE 1928
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

THE druggist who hesitates now is lost for the
winter. He should sling together some sweet
oil and licoriCe and bring out hls cough syrur
at once. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup does not pay
him enough profit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

SENATOR TELLER, Of Colorado, made
strong argument yesterday in favor Of sill
yer money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

PARTIES wanting elegant apartments, where
they will be charged only for meals taken,
should call at the Hotel Arno, Sixteenth street,
between ] and X streets northwest Every
thing new and first class. Location convenient
to uptOWn hotels and theaters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
For REyT-HOUsES.

EOR RENT--NEAR f. CAPITOL ST.; BAY
Il window house, rooms; modern Improvements;
parlors and hall newly papered; price, go. In-
quire after p. m. at S1d 11th ST. N. w.
EOR RENT-THE LARGE AND PLEASANTLY
II located house, No. 1416 q st.; rent low TO good
and permanent tenant the house has all the modern
conyeniences and is heated by furnace. Apply No.
141S Q st. for'partculars. 0-de17.N
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
EDUOATIONAL.

SHELDoN's DANCING ACADEMI Es-AT 1904
= + st. N. w, Mondays, Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday; at Sd 81, and Pa. nv. $. E., Tuesday and
Saturday. Notice-A discount Of % per cent. 10
those Joining first week OF the new year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

THE sale of 800 signed proof etchings, the
collection OF Mr.. q. J. Halle, begins at II clock
this n, IN. Walter H. Williams ~ Co., auc.
tiUneers Tenth and Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
Personal,

GS0 AND oNE-HALF OF THE FIRST o
IpCU months pay for position as messenger in
any of the Departments, Address SECRET, Re-
publican Office. ja2O-3t
A BIG OFFER-TO INTRODUCE THEM, WE
n will GIVE AWAY j. 900 Self-Operating WASH
ing Machines. II you want one send us your name,
p. y. and express office at once The National Com
pany, 23 Dey ST., New York. ool6-mwf6m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

A Vassar College Diploma, while ornamental,
Is not quite useful as the knack Of Tapping over
pancakes or cooking good coffee, or deftly sewing
up rent, or knitting warm comforter. There
fore, ladies' we offer prizes for the useful arts OF
dressmaking and fancy needlework. A gold medal
will be awarded the lady exhibiting the finest sam
pie OF selfmade dressmaking, and another to the
lady exhibiting the finest piece of fancy work of
her own making at the Concordia "Jahrmarkt."
See the medals IN the windows Of Mr.. Ed f. Droop's
music store, No. 026 Pa. ave-. For particulars ad-
dress the Secretary, EDW. W. KOCH, washing
ton Journalh office. 1920 23-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20
FOR RBYT-ROONFs.

EOR ENT-UNFURNIsHED, FINE, LARGE
II airy rooms, facing south, east, and west. APP
ply at No. 20, corner of1st and South st., Capitol
Hill. 7.22
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-20

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30

4 lphonse X ing could not walk on the
/ water of Niagara river a distance of one
! hundred feet in a pair of shoes of his own
invention without falling. King is of
French parentage, 81 years of age. His
first trir was made at Home CITY. Ind,
yshere he walked Shree-fourths of a mile.
Since then he has walked in California,
Mexico, and southern cities, and more re-
Gently in London. About four weeks
ago he arrived in this country.
Last night he arrived here. About
II O'Clock this morning the party
went down to She ferry landing
Just below the falls to make preparations
for the trip. The shoes are fish-shaped.
with a broad bottom. They are thirty
two inches long, eight inches wide, and
nine high. Each shoe weighs thirty
pounds, and when in use they .it four
inches in the water. They are made of
tim, and are alright. The foot set in
nearly to the bottom. On the bottom
are series of paddles which close as the
shoe Is moved forward and open when
pressed back. Superintendent of the
Reservation Welch forbade King to enter
the water from reservation ground, and
he was rowed over to the Canadian side
shortly after IL, King adjusted his shoes
and started out just below the upper sus.
psnsion bridge. 4 boat containing three
men rowed alongside and assisted him
away from the sucks. King moved alone
nearly third of the way across, when he
struck the swift current, which Nhirled
him around, and he fell forward on his
face He was quickly taken into the boat
when second attempt was made of walk
ing along the shore. After accomplish
ing about one hundred yards he was again
caught in a whirl and fell backward. He
was again picked up and being convinced
that he could not walk across the river,
and having walked farther than the bet
called for, returned 20 the hotel. All who
saw him felt satisfied that his goldfish"
shoes Is he terms them, are practicable
in ordinary water, and that he can walk
any distance. He left this evening for
New York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30

his name and business and.n presented
a card bearing the name of the letter
writer. The fellow was persuaded to
leave the house, and upon gong ke prom
ised TO write no more letters. As he
vent, however, he turned and cursed all
the membess of the household. For
some time no letters were received. but
recently the fellow began writing again
Yesterday he once more appeared at the
Garfield farm house, and being refused
permission to see Mrs. Garfield ne swore
as before. He was followed from the house
and later placed under arrest at Paines-
vile. Bodde is 80 years OF age and a
native of Holland He formerly lived at
Fort Wayne, Ind. After an inquest in
lunacy, the judge decided that Bodde was
not of sufficiently unsound mind TO war
rant his incarceration in an asylum. he
ives therefore sent to the county poor
house for safe keeping.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
Cain and Candid.
Detroit Free Press

When Gen. Sherman entered Goldsboro,
N. c., after his march 20 the sea, on his
way to Join Grant before Richmond
there dwelt in the town certain Col. Y,
who was one of the most rabid secession
lists that could be found. His house was
situated in the north end of the city, and
at the end of a street, so that anyone
coming into the town from the south
would see his residence as soon as he
should enter the south end Of this same
street. When Gen. Sherman and staff
came into the town they came up this
street and stopped just in front of Col.
KS. residence; tie Colonel, who was out
on the porch, greeted them and on officer,
saluting him, asked what his sentiments
we're in regard to the war.
II am a strong union man, answered
the colonel, with dry smile.
"Ah, indeed, SAID the officer, rather sar-
castically, "and how long have You been a
union mani
II have been a union man. said the
colonel slowly and as If considering his
words. lever since | saw you and your
staff come into the end Of that street,
about fifteen minutes ago"
The candor in the colonies reply pleas
ed Gen. Sherman, and he ordered guard
placed around Col. KS property, and
during the entire stay of the army IN
Goldsboro, not thing was nnolested IN or
around his premises, although a great
many Of the fine private as well as public
buildings were burned and pillaged.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30

December Century.

In the spring of this yesr, 1883 he was
appointed Postmaster of New Salem
aud held the office for three years It's
emoluments were slender, and its duties
light but there was in all probability no
citizen of the village who could have
made 50 much of it as he. The mails
were so scanty that he was Grid TO carry
them in his hat, and he also reported to
have read every newspaper that arrived;
it is altogether likely that this formed
the leading inducement to his taking the
office. His incumbency lasted until
New Salem ceased to be populously
enough for post station and the mail
went by to Petersburg. Dr. Holland re-
lates a sequel to tins official experience
which illustrates the quaint honesty of
the man. Several years later, when he
was a practicing lawyer, an agent of the
Postoflice Department called upou him
and asked for a balance due from the
New Salem office, some $l7 Lincoln
arose, and opening little trunk which
Jay in a corner of the room, took from
it cotton rag in which was tied up the
exact sum required. ~ never use any
mans money but my own he quietly re-
marked. When we consider the pinch
ing poverty in which these years had
been passed, we may appreciate the self
denial which had kept him from making
even temporary use OF this little sum of
money.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
Justlfying the Proycrb
Piltsburg Disf atch.

Children, as has often been remarked,
are very observing of the ways of their
elders, aud copy them in a painstaking
way that is often both amusing and an
moving.
Let's play grownup folks said little
Mabel.
All right" responded Mary and Susie,
"Whatll we do first:"
Wen play calling on each other. But
guess one Of Us will have to be the lit
DE girl. I'll be Mrs. Brown, and Mary,
yo1'll be my little girl. Then, Susie,
youIl be Mrs. Jones, and you'll call on
me-"
After Mary's scruples concerning the
ladlgnity thrust upon her in having to
play little girl had been satisfied by the
promise that positions would be reversed
and each be little girl turn about, Susie
inquired;
But what will we do when / call?n
Why, wfIl act just like grown-up la
oies do ,aid Mabel when you come
IA. susie Wen be awful glad to see each
other, and well kiss, and then wen sit
down. Then you'll look at Mary and say,
Little Pitchers. have big ears and then
Il say; Mary. dear, run down to the
klichen and see if there isn't something
you can do TO help Jane
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
A Title Thrown tothe Wind,
Lincoln tNebl Democrat


The Omaha Republican calls the editor
thereof major Now, by the great
horn spoon, we want this thing stopped
right here and now. We want 1t distinct
ly understood that while we "Gt in the
war, and on the wrong side at that we
fl and fled and survived as a private sol
der.
We have since done nothing TO deserys
the odium of a fictitious title, and an at
tempt TO fasten one upon Us viii simply
convert us into bad man with a gun and
.ferocious determination TO cultivate a
more extensive cemetery than Wild Bill,
Yuba Dan, or any other holy terror that
ever reflected credit upon the budding
civilization Of the wild and woolly west.
We were not & major during the war. We
were a minor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
SOME LOVELY NEW DRESSES


Majge ia London Truth.
Apropos of evening dresses, / saw an
extremely pretty one at Mrs. Hovson's
last week. The materials were yellow
faille and MORE of the same tint both
being in a bright and cheerful shade of
that beautiful color. IL was a dinner
dress. The front was white satin, draped
with white silk net, which was tasselled
with pearl and chrystal beads. The
slender weight of these, and its own soft
texture, made the net fall in lovely folds.
AT one side series of bows of the yellow
MORE seemed to tie down these folds.
The end of the bows were gathered into
tassels made of the beads. The train was
composed partly of MORE and partly of
fable.
The bodice was delightful. II was high
at the back, square in front, and the neck
opening was trimmed with folds of the
beadsd net, fastened down with bows of
the MORE on the shoulders. The sleeves
were made entirely of the tasseled net,
and were fastened at the elbow with a fold
of the yellow MORE and tiny bows of the
same.
lovely little mantle was made in al
ternate strips OF seal brown velvet and
oriental embroidery, lighted up with gold
threads. The outlines were all edged
with the fur of the Lapland fox, which is
extremely soft and thick. Boas and
mutfs Of this fur, pointed with
white, in imitation of the silver
fox, are most sumptuously soft and
cosy. Some of the now fur sets are fiat
around the neck and down the front,
whore they taper 10 the waist and end in
a muf a very good coat was of brown
fancy cloth, braided across tie shoulders
like bretelles, and trimmed with silver
fox in such n manner as to resemble a
boa exactly. These mantlhs and the
dress bodices all look as if they must fit,
80 well modelled are they, which goes to
show how much there is in the cut, whether
the figure be good in itself or simply i'm
possible.
The dress which the newly married
Duchess John of Mecklenberg Schwerin
is to wear at her first ball was made in
Paris, and is com posed of lilac satin Of
the palest shade, covered all over with
the finest antique Venetian point. The
skirt is trimmed with enormous bou-
quets of pale-yellow roses and purple
1 passion flowers. The princess, who is an
heiress, has carried away from Wenner
ono of the largest and most splendid
trousseaus ever seen in Germany. 1t was
ordered from Berlin and Paris, and the
magnificent furs were presents from the
Emperor and Empress of Russia. Is
The smocks for children are not only
graceful and pretty but very sensible,
since the shocking renders the material
quite elastic. There were one or two
lovely tea gowns. One in moss green
plush. with front and sleeves of Japanese
material, both painted and embroidered
in green and gold, with a few sparse
touches Of vivid red, was most tempting
The sleeves Of this dress were particular
~ good. The plush, lined with colored
silk protected the arm at the back but
opened in front, showing the lining as
well as the inner sleeves of the japanese
material
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
Why Girls Don't Marry.
Boston Her ia.

A prominent woman physician of Bos-
ton has freely expressed her conviction
that the great superiority in culture of so
many of the young girls of to-day over
that of the average men who 90 early into
business exerts one very bad effect, name
ly, that these young girls do not want to
marry such men. There is no doubt a
great deal OF truth in the statement. In
fact, in other departments it hes always
been noticed that one of the standing i'll
effects Of the culture, say, of flowers, has
been to make its yotary prefer a
tea rose to a head of cabbage; or,
of music to prefer a harmonious orches-
ira to a discordant street band; or, of re-
ligion, to prefer piety to profanity. Now,
there is no reason why the rale should
not work equally well in the case of mar
riage The maxim that "any husband is
better than no husband" had once a
great deal of truth in it, for the condi-
ton of the unmarried woman was in by
gone days a forlorn one. She could no
more help growing sour than milk in a
thunder storm. Any and every woman
with the most insignificant sprig of a
husband could turn up her nose at her
7and embody a weight of public opinion
in her contemptuous attitude that few
single unfoltunates could have the dig
nifty and eelf-respect TO stand up against.
To-day, however, the scales tip the other
way with q vengeance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
Schnnl Ronm Erhnes.

Teacher OF chemistry to class-Can you
give me an example Of the gases in a
solid form:
Glass, with vociferous unanimity-Con-
ress.
Teacher To what class Of leather does
calf-skin belong:
Pupil son of a shoemaker to the up
per class, sir.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-30
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage, Expressage and 50 Carriage Hire, and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot.
Gi2 elegant rooms, fitted up at cost Of one
mi.lion dollars, 81 and upwards per day Euro
pean plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated rail-
road to all depots. Families can live better for
less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
any nther flrst-clsss hotel in the city.