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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
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RAILWAY NOTES.

The coal agents of the Pennsylvania rail.
road coal companies have advanced the selling
prices 81 coal on an average about Is cents par
Ton. The demand for the company's coil is
extremely heavy and exceeds tho trlnsporta'
tlOn facilities,
For several days the railroad switchmen at
Cincinnati. were taking steps toward an in.
crease OF wages. Tuesday afterno)n the mat.
ter eliminated In striki of the Cincinnati,
Washington and Baltimore, the Ohio and Mis-
lhsippi, and the Cincinnati, Hamilton, aud
Dayton swilehmen,
The earnings OF the Cincinnati. Washington
q Baltimore road for the third week OF Septem-
Ter make a most excellent showing. The total
earnings from all sources for the week show an
increase over those for the corresponding week
Of last year OF dbO per cent The passenger
earnings for the week show an increase over
those Tor the corresponding week of last year
OF fraction over az per cent, while the freight
earnings show an increase Of nearly ass over
those for the corresponding week of last year.
The showing Is one the G., W, & b. folks may
wen feel proud over.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
Fair Sailing Races Demanded.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: Your
attention is especially called to the follow
ing most extraordinary announcement In
yesterdays press dispatches from Glasgow :
Clyde yachting circles are excited over the
challenge issued by James Bell, of the Royal
Yacht Club, for an International race for the
Americas Cup next September. II the chal.
lcnge be accepted, the Clyde yachtsmen Will
construct boat especially for The race. A COM
mittee Of Clyde yachtsmen has raised n gu.ran-
tee fund OF 10000 A yacht will be built on
the model OF any selected American vessel,
provided the latter's length be given.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has already
entered protest against settling this con-
test between American and English yachts,
which has been going on for thirty-llye
years past, In any other way than by fair
sailing races. No hlppodroming, selling
races, or trickery, such as the above quoted
dispatch indicates, should be allowed.
The Englishmen have been beaten after
contest OF thirty-ive years. Twenty-one
Engligh yachts have sailed against six
American yachts in English and American
waters, in all kinds of weather, and under
rules prescribed by Englshmen, and we
have beaten them every time, and estab-
lished the absolute superiority OF American
sailing vessels. And now the English
yachtsmen propose to build an American
yacht and bring 1t here to continue the con-
test for the cup.
They might as well purchase tho May
flower outright and put her under the
British flag so that she can 90 into the con-
test on their side next time.
No such chicanery should be permitted.
The yacht America won the queens cup by
sailing with fifteen English yachts and beat
ing them all. Now let them send genuine
English yacht, built Of English material
after English designs, to be sailed with
fifteen American yachts, and II the English
man beats them all the cup goes back to
England. But no yacht of American design
or build should be permitted to sail against
us. d. d. g.
SPpT Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
France,s Great Chemlst.

Since his recent centenary celebration NJ.
Chevreul has received hundreds OF letters
from all parts Of the continent asking him
for the secret of his strength, with minute
inquiries as to what he eats and drinks,
when he goes to bed and rises, how he ex-
ercises, and SO on. To all these inquiries
press, that the secret OF his long life CON
slsts Of two words-"good health.n For
this gift, he says, he is indebted to his par
ents, for which he thanked them In the
dedication OF one Of his works, published
in 1870. As to his sleeping hours he fol-
lows no rules, but goes TO bed when tired,
and rises when refreshed. In the matter of
diet, his only popularity is that he never
tasted wine and never ate fish, and as TO
recreation, the only kind he knows con
slsts in q change OF work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
KNIGHTS AND FAIR LADIES.
Tho Tournament and BAH at Hyatts-
willie Yesterday.

willie Yesterday.
Hyattsyille, the pretty town situated on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, only a
few miles beyond the city limits, was alive
yesterday, and wore its brightest looks.
1t was gala day, the occasion being the
entertainment to assist in raising funds
to build Catholic church at that place.
Not only was the country for miles around
well represented, but a large contingent
from the city went out to swell the numbers
and add their mite in aid OF the noble cause.
II was estimated that fully 600 persons
were present. There were sports OF all
kinds, and those In attendance found plenty
with which to be amused. The feature of
the day was the tournament, in which much
interest was manifested and which became
very exciting at times. Every knight had
his following, and especially his lady ad-
mirers were anxious for his success Before
the fitting began the knights assembled be-
fore the stand and were addressed by Mr..
Marion Duckett. There was distinction
made between the riders, some being deslg-
mated as professionals and others as anna.
teurs, there being prizes and honors for
each, but they all rode under the same con-
ditions. The contest was spirited and never
lost interest. And as there was some close
fitting as the end approached, the excite
ment proportionately increased. There
were twenty contestants, and Of that num-
Der the following carried off the prizes:
Profeseionals-J. Hughes, first prize aud
naming OF the queen; Lawrence Seibol,
second prize and first maid Of honor; 7. G.
Shugrue, third prize and second maid of
honor; G. s. Carper, fourth prize and third
maid OF honor.
Amateurs-Geo. Coldenstroth, first prize
and naming OF queen; Otto Day, second
prize and first maid OF honor; Il. Brooke,
third prize and second maid OF honor; Chas
Lynch, fourth prize and third maid OF
honor. The judges were DIR. Chas. G. Lewis,
Henry Freeman, and q. German. Chief
MARSHALL. A. Scaggs.
During the riding the Laurel Cornet
Band discoursed most pleasing music. In
the evening at Wells's Hall, at 8 o'clock,
the interesting ceremony OF browning the
queens and the subsequent enjoyment Of
the ball took place. For the professionals
the following selections were made: Queen,
Miss Katie Coldenstroth; first maid of
honor, Miss Mary Hessler; second maid OF
honor, Miss Rena Day; third maid OF honor,
Miss Mollie Lynch For the amateurs the
selections were as follows: Queen, Miss Kate
Travers; first maid OF honor, Miss Mamie
Garland; second maid Of honor, Miss Minnie
Lewis; third maid Of honor, Miss Maggie
Phelps. The coronation address was de-
liyered by Mr.. Stuart, of Virginia. At the
close OF the ceremonies the queens's sets
were formed, the Laurel string band fur
nished excellent music, and the ball was
opened. II continued late into the night,
and proved q fitting finale to the days
pleasure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
THE MARKETS.
Decidedly BuiiIsh Feeling in Stocks
Various Rumors.

Various Rumors.
NEW YORK, Sept. 29..-The feeling on
Change this morning was decidedly bullish
and the Vanderbilts became the feature Of
the trading, Canada Southern and Michigan
Central attracting the most attention, al
though Lake Shore was prominent and
strong. The movement was directly due TO
the rumors Tthat dividends would be de-
clared In all three Of these properties before
the end OF the year and TO the impression
that something to this end may be done at
the meeting tomorrow. Western Union
was also feature, the upward movement
was continued, There was renewed In
terest in Reading In the afternoon, but the
fluctuations in,the stockiwere comparatively
narrow. Kansas and Texas continues
strong, but Pacific Mail was weak.
Money was manipulated up TO per cent.
late In the afternoon, which had some effect
In depressing values. There was some hes
itation In the early dealings, but the entire
market soon become strong, led by the
Vanderbilts. The upward movement cul-
minated about 1880, by which time Canada
Southern had gained per cent. and others
In proportion. The market thereafter nuc-
tuated within comparatively narrow limits,
though the general direction OF prices was
slightly downward, and the market finally
closed rather heavy.
Money on call is harder, ranging from 5
to 10, last loan at 8, and closing at asked.
Sterling exchange Is quiet and steady;
actual business at 4s2 to 4s2i for sixty.day
bills and 1884 TO ASS for demand; posted
rates 4S3 to 466. Government bonds have
been dull and strong. State bonds have
been dull and steady. Railroad bonds have
been quiet.
Treasury balances--Coin. $l26, Isl, 1853;
currency, $25, 93S,S70.
Quotations of Wednesdays Stock Sales.
The following daily market reports have been
furnished by ]. Vance Lewis, broker, lie DIoit
building, Eighth and II streets, being the most &C
tive stocks In the New York eIchanRei
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
ALEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANY.
Believed That the Property win Re
Soon Transferred to the Government.

BelleNeu Ihnt INC properly VIII Be
Soon Transferred to the Government.
Gen. II. II. Wells had an interview yes
terday morning with President Wheat. OF
the Alexandria Canal Company, and deliy-
cred the letter OF the Acting Secretary OF
the Treasury In regard to a called meeting
Of the canal company. The solicitor of the
treasury also formally served notice upon
the directors of the canal company that the
Secretary OF the Treasury, as the represent
alive Of stock in the canal and aaueduct
held by the government, demanded n
meeting OF the directors TO consider the
question OF q transfer OF the title OF the
aqueduct. This action the government had
right to take, as IL is n large stakeholder
and could legally enforce Its call for
meeting OF the directors. Gen. Wells also,
for the Alexandria Canal and Bri lge Com
pany, submitted the following proposal TO
the Alexandria Canal Company:
"On the 18th OF June last the Alexandria
Canal, Railroad and Bridge Company re-
quested that you would call a general meet
ing Of the stockholders OF your company,
for the purpose OF deciding upon the Ques-
ton Of whether or not they would accept
the provisions Of the act passed by Congress
prior TO that date, but which was not APP
proved until June 81, 1896, to secure the
piers Of the Alexandria Canal Company for
the purposes OF free bridge, and that ap.
plication having been declined on the
ground, as we understood It, that 1t was
not expedient to call that meeting, we sub
mitted to you similar request ON the 23d
Of this month, and are 10. day advised by
telephone that II also has been declined;
and, although we are unadvised OF the
terms OF the refusal or the reasons therefor
this company now makes to your company
the following proposals; The provisions OF
the act OF Congress referred to shall be &C
cepted by both companies. A deed sub
etantlally In the same form as the one here
tofore executed, under the act of 1881, shall
be executed by both companies, aud deliver
in conformity with the act OF 1896.
"The proceeds Of the sale to the Uuited
States, under the deed 80 to be executed
and delivered, shall remain In the treasury
Of the United States until the conflicting
claims thereto, II any, are settled.
"lf the two companies cannot, within
thirty days, agree between themselves as to
what disposition shall be made Of such
proceeds, then the disposition thereof shall
be settled and determined by the award aud
decision Of three arbitrators, competent
and disinterested men, one to be chosen by
each OF the two companies, and the two 80
chosen to select the third, the award Of two
to be final. We respectfully request a
speedy reply to the foregoing proposal, and
hope that IL may meet your approval"
An answer is expected to this proposal
early next week, and IL is supposed that the
matter will be arranged SO that the prop
erty can be transferred to the government
without any further delay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
CHANGES AT THE NAVY YARD.
Carrying Into Erect the order Aboi-
Ishing Certain Bureaus.

ishing Certain Bureaus.
The order Of the Secretary OF the Navy
turning over all the shops Of the navy here
to the ordnance bureau will take effect this
evening, when about 200 men will be dis
charged. These will be In the bureau of
steam engineering, about 75 machlnists;
bureau Of equipment and recruiting, about
40, including sailmakers, galley, chain,
and anchor makers; In the bureau OF con-
struction, about 80 workmen, engaged in
various work Of the bureau, and
in the bureau Of yards and docks a number
Of mechanics and laborers. No order re.
scinding any Of the terms OF the original
order for the turning OF the shops over to
the bureau Of ordnance has been given by
the Secretary, though IL is thought likely
that such action may be taken In regard to
the bureau OF yards and docks, and that
though the equipment shops will be given
up, that bureau will retain an Office and
store In the yard.
A small number OF the mechanics and
workmen who will be dismissed this even
ing will find employment shortly In the
bureau OF ordnance. A considerable num-
Der Of machinists from the steam engineer
ing bureau, It Is thought, can be taken on
after some months have been spent In
adapting the shops to ordnance work,
tuOuEn lOT urge uuluoeI VI tne Heu'
whose experience does not NJ them for
ordnance work, no apparent opening for
them In the yard is seen.
Nearly all the clerks and laborers in the
bureaus to be abolished will be retained
until after packing and shipment Of mate
rails now on hand to other yards In which
the work Of the abolished bureaus will be
carried on. This will probably take until
Jan. 1.
In the cases Of a great number Of the
workmen Of the construction and equip
ment bureaus IL Is expected they will be
rendered positions at other yards, where the
work to which they have been accustomed
will be continued.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
MRS. DIR. PAvY PENsIoNED.
Secretary Lamar Reverses the Decision
of Commissioner Black.


The Secretary of the, Interior has re-
versed the decision Of Commissioner Black
on the claim Of Lila May Pavy, widow of
DIR. Octave Pavy, late acting assistant sur
geon United States army, under contract
with the Greedy expedition, who died OF
starvation at Cape Sabine about June G,
1854. The case, briefly stated, is as fol-
lows: Some days prior to the termination
of DR.. PAWS second yearly contract, he
notified Lieut.. Greedy that he would not
renew his contract for third year, but
would serve without pay. A short time
thereafter Lieut.. Greedy placed him under
arrest, charging, among other things, In
subordination. While still under arrest,
and after the expiration Of his service con-
tract, he died. The commissioner of pen
sions rejected the claim upon the ground
that he was not, at the time of his death,
in the service Of the United States. The
Secretary, In reversing the commissioners
decision, is Of opinion that, being under
orders Of an army officer at the time of his
death, he was, under liberal interpreta-
ton Of the law, In the government service,
and the War and Navy Departments, hav-
ing paid his widow for his services up to
his death, the petition should be granted.
Mrs. Pavy's name was ordered to be placed
on the pension roll at $l7 per month.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
DISCHARGES in tho q. 20.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, An article
was published in your paper recently purport-
ing to be an interview with Public Printer
Benedict, stating that dismlssals In the office
were made only after the rolls had been care
fully studied and men selected who had no
families depending upon them. If Mr.. Bene-
dict really made any such statement he was
either telling deliberate falsehood. or he was
the worst inisinformed man that was ever
known, for the majority of the discharges In
the bindeTy, to the writer's own knowledge,
were either married men with families or had
widowed mothers and brothers and sisters
depending. upon them for support. On the
contrary, single young men were retained who
could easily have withstood what is practically
only furlough OF four months.
Many instances are cited and names eau be
furnished Mr.. Benedict If desired, where men
worth from 5000 to $50 900 wero retained, aud
whose services could be very easily dispensed
with, but for the fact of their being money
lenders land 10 per centers ut that, which fact
seems to be charm against all evils in the
shape of furloughs, discharges, &c. Whether
the fOremen find their money convenient or
not is left for you to Judge.
One word more. II Mr.. Benedict thinks the
men discharged are not up to the standard In
workmanship, he is further most grossly mis-
informed; for Instance, the four blank tnlsherS
discharged were four of the finest, fastest, and
most faithful, and all had families dependent
upon them for support while less com.
petent single men were retained, Very re-
specially, A BoOKBINDER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
STElMBOAT LIMBS.

nIi1Y LINE no NORFOLK AND FORT
IL MONROE
Steamer GEORGE LEARY, Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays. at $50 p. M from
Seventh street wharf Steamer LADY OF THE
LAKE. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and saturdays,
at same hour, from Sixth street wharf,
First class fare, e.; round trip, 81. Return
tickets good on either steamer.
The LEARY stops at Piney Point and Corn
field Harbor each trip. The LAKE stops ~
Pincy Point each trip and Colonial Beach on
Saturdays only. The LEARY connects with
Boston and Providence steamers. Both steam
ers connect with Ariel for Richmond, Old Do
minion line for New York, and with all other
railroad and steamboat lines at Norfolk. .,o
Secure rooms and tickets at 1901 aud Oly
GnS Pernsylyania avenue, who will also check
bargnge at hotels and private residences
LEARY'S Telephone Call, 1853. ,.oo,-,
LAKES Telephone Call, 81. JezS'on
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
TRATELERs' GUTDF.
D1EDMoNT AIR LINE.

Trains leave u. & p. Depot 9Th m.
flo A. M.-Dsily, except Sunday, fos LynchJI
as, burg aud Intermediate statIona
llil0 a. M;-Daily for Lynchburg Danvt1to
Asheville, Charlotte Atianta. III
points south. Pullman BUFFET sIeoyinnSa,
cars TO Atlanta, and thence 10 New a..
2.sO p NJ Daily, except Sunday. for Ma,s.,o.
ron m ,htrasourg, and Intermediate statjons
o'oO II M,-Daily for Charlottesville, LonisyIiio
cincinnati, and points on CheSanssII
ana ohio Railway. Pullman sleens,
,,.oo =, Washington 70 Louisville 'NS''
INV r. ,M,-Doily for Lynehbnrp. Charlotte
Solumbla, Augusta, Atlanta, Montgom,,
cry, New Orleans, and potntS sa,y,h
rnllman Palace Buffet sleeping fSrs W a.
montgomery, In connection win PAL ~
man farlor Cars, thence 10 Ney ~
rh,, leans. Sleeper to Augusta No" or'
through trains from south arrive I'm vv..,
iiho ou a. 9Sg u, M and $3.50 p. IN. from Ion,s-
NlIle, BAO T. M Iynchburg Local SIC iSouls-
Strnsburg Local, 1910 a. M $40 p m
fortlckets, sleeping car accommodates. -.
Information, apply nj ofice G0i PennsIiss aud
avenue and Pennsylvania station. siHth an1
Sueets' JAMES II, TAYIoR
General paQonuu..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
The Bible Status of Women.

A committee of English and American
women Is being organized to revise those texts
and chapters in the Bible regarding the status
Of women under the Jewish and Christian dis
pensation, These texts, with commentaries
thereon will be published in compact vol
ume, entitled "The Woman's Bible" Two
Lord and Mrs. Stanton Batch, both OF England
have been engaged in this work, with Mrs
Elizabeth Cady Stanton at her home In Tenaly,
this summer, and have nearly completed the
mittee, when completed, consist Of two dozen
competent women, their work 10 be submitted
to advisory and select committees.
New and interesting facts in the lives of sen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
FOR GLASS.

DROPOSALS FOR GLASS.
OFFICE or BUILDING FOR STATE,
WAR, A ID NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept ~. 1856.
Sealed proposals for furnishing and deliver
ing the polished plate, double.thick, aud ham
mered glass REQUIRED for the west and center
wings OF the building for State, War, and Navy
Departments, in this city, will be received
until 10 NJ. on THURSDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1856, and opened Immediately
thereafter in presence of bidders.
Specifications general instructions 10 bill
ders, and blank forms of proposal will be fur
nished TO established manufacturers and deal
ers ON application TO this office.
THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
Colonel, Corps OF Engineers,
seq, 2S, %, 80 oc5,6
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
Tho Fl

The President Invited to Lynohburg.
A delegation from Lynchburg, Va, helded
by Mr.. Button, called on the President yester.
day and invited him 10 attend the Mechanical
Exposition shortly to be held In that city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30

The recent discharges which have been made
Of employees at the government printing Office
will, 1t is thought, result in much delay in the
printing of circulars, official blanks, bureau re-
ports, &c, for the Treasury Department. A
branch printing office is located in the depart
ment building and the services of about one
third of the employees there having been dis.
pcnsed with, great Inconvenience is likely to
follow through the inability Oft the present force
to perform the necessary work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
DRoPosALs FOR CONSTRUCTING TANK
HOUSE.

REFORM SCHOOL, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, Sept. %, 1886.
Sealed proposals " III be received at the office
of the President of the Board of Trustees until
TWELVE NJ. on MONDAY, OCTOBER
FOURTH, 1886 for constructing n tank house
ON the grounds of the Reform School.
Blank forms of proposals and Specifications,
together with all necessary Information, can be
of the Secretary OF the Board of Trustees, Mt
No. 1894 Il. n. W., aud only bids upon these
forms will be considered.
The right is reserved to reject any ana all
bids or parts of bids. .
GEORGE W. ADAMS.
se29.it President board of Trustees
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30
EP I T. II Ell I 0 M A +!
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with a cancer on my
hCe. Eight months ago friend recommended the
III OF swift's Specific and determined TO make
an effort TO procure II. In this was successful and
Lcgan It's use The influence Of the medicine at hrst
wbs TO somewhat aggrayate the sore; hut soon the
Inflammation was nllayed, and begau to improve
afttr the FIRST few bottles. My general health has
grCrtly improved. am stronger, and able TO do
any kind OF work, The cancer on my face began
to de crease and the ulcer to heal until there Is not
yeslige OF II left-only little scar marka the
place, MRS, JOiCIE A, MCDONALD,
All ANITA, GA, Aug. IL, 1885.
have had O cancer on my face for some years,
extenl ing from one check bone across the nose 10
the oil er. II has given me a great deal OF pain,
al inns burning and Itching TO such an extent that
II was almost unbearable | commenced using
swifls speciAC In May, 1888, and have used eight
bottles II has given the greatest relief by removing
the Inflammation and restoring my general health.
W. BARNES.
KNOXVILLE, Iowa, Sept. &, 1885,
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free,
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Draw g. Atlanta, Ga.
A LBERT CURET.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-30

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept %, 1856.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the Engineer Commissioner until II
furnishing and delivering Sand. Gravel, and
Broken stone for use Mt tine Engineer Depart.
ment Of the District OF Columbia for tue pres.
ent fiscal year.
Blank form of proposal and specifications
can be obtained NJ this office upon application
therefor, The tight is reserved to reject any
and all bids. WILLIAM LUDLOW,
Engineer Commissioner ID. G.