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National Republican., 1886-08-12
NAToR PLuMB Is In New York,

SENATOR PLUMB is in New York.
COMMISSIONER SPARKS and wife have gone to
Illinois for month.
Mr.. CARL CLuss, the popular drug clerk of
the Portland, is at Atlantic City, NJ.
Miss ANITA CLUss has lett for Atlantic City,
where she will spend the rest of the season.
JUDGE JoHS BOOKER Hampton, Va, and
Prof w. NJ Fontaine, University of Virginia,
are at the ST. James.
DR.. JAMES Z. MORGAN has rendered to the
commissioners his resignation as commits.
sioner of pharmacy for the District.
GEN. PHIL. SHERIDAN aud his brother, Col.
Michael Sheridan, are meeting with most
cordial reception in their visit to Ohio.
MRS, JAS. d. CARTER, accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs, Charles T. Carter, are stopping
at Longworth Beach, Nd, for stay Of three
weeks.
JUDGE MONTGOMERY commissioner of pat.
ents, expects to get away next Saturday for a
season Of rest and recreation ut Oakland and
in the vicinity.
SENATOR HARRIS, of Tennessee, who has been
seriously III Of complication of diseases, ut
his residence, 900 East Capitol street, was yes
terday pronounced out of danger.
On, W. W. KEEN, a physician of this city,
who is summerIng at osteryille Beach, was
thrown from his carriage yesterday, breaking
his shoulder and two ribs
SENIOR Don DOMINGO CANA, minister from
Chill to the United States aud his secretary,
Manuel TTere, arrived in the city yesterday,
and have quarters ut the Riggs House.
4. NJ. LAwToS, the disbursing clerk OF the
War Department, was attacked with vertigo at
noon yesterday while at his office. lie was
removed to his home, ll43 Twenty.fourth
street.
AT the meeting of the British Medical Asso-
citation at Brighton yesterday Surgeon Billings,
of the United States army, leotured on the
death rates in various diseases among the
blacks and whites in America.
THE Postmaster General will leave for a
months vacation tomorrow or Saturday
evening, accompanied by his family. He will
spend few days in the vicinity of New York
city and thence go TO his home in Wisconsin.
AMONG the arrivals at the Hygeia Hotel Old
Point Comfort Va, from Washington were
James Hendley, g. d. Bond, Mrs W. T. Murray,
maid, and infant W. Kelly Tully, @. G. Dun.
canson, j. NJ. Martin, j. II, Rogers, Miss E. H.
Smith, Mrs, +, A. Austin, Frank Coburn
Albert Henderson, Henry A. Pierce, John d.
Bagey, wife, and SOM Mrs J. I. Bailey, and
Geo, TX, simmons
National Republican., 1886-08-12
RAILWAY NOTES.

The st, Louis, Kansas, and Southwestern
railroad has reached South Haven, Kan, with
Its track, this being an extension of the 81.
Louis and san Francisco railway west from
Winfield, Kan, and will reach Caldwell, Kan,
by Sept; !, when 1t will be open for business at
that point.
The Pennsylvania Company proposes 10
build a connecting link between Youngstown
Ohio, and Wheatland or Sharon, Pa, uniting
the Erie and Plttsburg and the Plttsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago railroads. 1t will be an
important feeder Tor freight from the north.
Representatives of the Baltimore and Ohio
and the jersey Central Railroad Companies
are again In conference this week in regard TO
the traffic arrangements. Although the con-
tract has been prepared and several reYisions
have been made, the signatures of the proper
officials are not yet affixed,
The Columbus and Cincinnati Midland
which is operated by the Baltimore and Ohio
first mortgage per cent. bonds, was listed on
the Philadelphia stock exchange Tuesday
About 81, $50, coo OF these bonds has been placed
in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York,
and they are regarded as a favorable invest
ment on account Of the large increase In the
earnings OF the company recently,
-
Mr.. BooKwALTER, the rich Ohloan and ex-
politician, has gone 10 Palestine,
National Republican., 1886-08-12

THE Philadelphia Times says Of Daniel
Magone, Mr.. Cleveland's new collector for
the port of New York, that he sis one of
the class of able men who have been from
time to time prominent in the politics OF
the state OF New York, and Of whom Mr..
Tilden was the type, who are politicians for
the sake of politics rather than for per-
sonal advancement or the spoils Of Office"
The Times adds that sin putting this practl-
cal politician in charge of the most i'm
portant federal Office In New York the
President is following in the line that
proved so successful in the appointment of
Mr.. Manning as Secretary of the Treasury"
In other words, II you want public business
to be run on business principles, put only
shrewd politicians at the front.
National Republican., 1886-08-12

THE San Francisco Chronicle, fearlessly
Independent newspaper, referring to n sub
ject that is being discussed with more heat
than profit, says: "It has been strenuously
urged in Democratic circles that Tilden
was fairly elected that year, but those who
followed closely the investigation of the
Oregon and Florida cipher dispatches must
always remain convinced that he knew he
had weak case. On this theory alone
can the fact be explained that he was more
than favorable to the creation of the elect.
oral commission, which was purely Demo-
cratic contrlvance, and created In the be-
lief that 1t would be composed of ma
jority favorable to Tllden's interest"
That is fair statement of the matter, and
the injudicious friends of the deceased
statesman would do well to ponder on It,.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
TESTING MINT WEIGHTS.
Close of the Work of the Commission
The Delicate Operation Necessary.

The commission, consisting Of Prof.
Braid, ]. j. Clark, Of the geodetic survey,
and DR.. Larner, OF the Treasury Depart
ment, appointed to test the new set OF
weights for the San Francisco mint, con-
cluded their work yesterday at Phtladel-
phia. Two sets have already been made,
but they have been returned as inaccurate,
and consequently great care is exercised In
the set now prepared The standard pound
by which all comparisons are made is used
once in ten years only, and In the mean
while is carefully kept under lock and key.
One key Is In possession Of the director Of
the mint, and the other In the care Of the
judges of the United States circuit court.
The history Of the standard weight-the
Troy pound OF England-is interesting. 1t
was bought by the United States govern
ment In 1923, and since that time It has
been reduced to scientific basis by com
parison with a certain number of cubic
inches Of water at temperature OF 40 CEN
tigrade, which Is the maximum density OF
water, and at q definite barometrlcal eleva-
tion at the latitude and longitude of Lon
don. In adjusting the new set OF weights
fifty In number-every possible precaution
is taken to insure accuracy, and yet abso-
Lutte perfection is unattainable. In making
the adjustment the most important thing is
proceed the scales and weights must be left
at least twelve hours in the same atmos-
phere. The reason for this is not the in
crease or decrease of bulk caused by expan-
sion or contraction induced by the heat or
cold, but the draughts caused by hot or cold
currents playing on the scale pans. A set
Of balances placed too near the wall will
completely destroy all efforts to obtain an
accurate Weighing, owing to the circulation
Of air caused by the chilled atmosphere
near the cold walls.
"Iudeed," said Mr.. Clark, "the tempera-
ture OF the body OF the weigher will exer-
else an appreciable influence on delicately
adjusted set of balances. Properly to
adjust pair Of weights one should have
automatic control Of the weights and be at
distance, the greater the better, since 1t
would diminish the parallax. But since
this is practically impossible we manage as
best we can. We handle no weights ex-
cept with the chamois or wood implements
made for the purpose, and never make our
observations from the marker when at q
standstill;, The observations are made on
| each oscillation, aud the mean carefully
observed. The number OF weighings re-
quired is about thirty for each weight.
When found too heavy the weights are To-
| duced by being rubbed on French emery
paper, Nos. 0, 90, and 900 being used. The
heat generated by this operation is suili-
cient to prevent accurate results, unless the
weights have been allowed at least twelve
hours TO cool.
"The standard Troy pound is supposed to
| be triae heavy. This is proved by the
Australia In reference TO gold brought from
that country and measured by weights
graded with reference TO the standard
| DOundn
National Republican., 1886-08-12
ovERsTEPPING THE LINE.

Commissioner Sparks Calls for Re
signatIon He Has No Right TO De-
mand.
Commissioner Sparks, chief Of the gen
eral land office, is on the warpath again,
and will be satisfied with nothing less than
the official scalp of Recorder Clark, who has
been faithful and efficient servant of the
government for nearly quarter of cen
tury. Four years Of that time he spent In
fighting for the Union. The scars left by
rebel bullets prove that he was as brave In
the field as he is faithful at his desk. Last
Monday Maj. Clark was called into the
presence OF the "general,n - who Informed
him that he had decided TO "make q
change" and demanded his resignation.
Mai. Clark asked for few hours "delay,"
and his request was granted. Bright and
early the following morning he received a
message asking for "that resignation"
Instead Of sending 1t Recorder Clark went
and saw the President, who promised to
look into the matter, and said that nothing
more would be done in the matter until he
could confer with Secretary Lamar about
II. As the recorder is an officer appointed
by the President and confirmed by the
Senate, "Gen.n Sparks had no more au-
thority TO demand his resignation than
Gen. Black had to demand the resignation
OF Miss Sweet, the pension agent at Chi
pRpO
National Republican., 1886-08-12
HILLS SUSPENSION.
The Same Reason Would Operate
Against Democratic Ofiicials.

In reply to the request Of the Senate to
know why ]. B. Hill, marshal for the
eastern district of North Carolina, was sus-
pended, Attorney General Garland, In a
communication to that body, said; "The
President authorizes me to state that such
suspension was made for the sole reason
that Mr.. Hill left his home in Raleigh In
1884, while he was marshal OF the United
States, and went to the Republican conven-
tion Of the first congressional district, in
which he had lived before his removal TO
Raleigh, but from which he had removed
succeeded in having himself appointed by
said convention delegate to the national
convention at Chicago, and that he at
tended such convention In the capacity OF o
delegate and participated in the proceed
ings Of the same.n
National Republican., 1886-08-12

IT Is true that the Republicans were pledged
totatiGrcyision to some extent, but that pledge
was binding only in case they should bo
clothed with legislative power.-NdiiOndi Re.
publican.
That f., II the Democrats tried to effect the
thing Republicans were pledged" to secure,
the latter were expected t) vote against II; is
that it, Washington Post
Don't wind him up so. Let him wrlggle ont
under the hypocrltcal assumption that Re.
publican promises are always made with n
view to Democratic performancos.-Richm
UhiO
1nasmuch as the Republican and Demo.
cratic parties are in direct opposition to
each other on the tariff, the former bclev-
ing in protective duties and the latter in
revenue duties only, II was not suppos-
able case that the Democrats would "try to
effect the thing Republicans were pledged
to secure" While II is true that both par
ties were pledged to tariff revision the Re-
publicans were by no means pledged to
show any quarter to a revision In harmony
with the creed Of the free traders. On the
same principle, II the Republicans had been
in majority, they would have expected and
would have met the opposition Of the Nor
rison.Carlisle Democrats In any attempt to
revise the tariff. The issue is clear, is dig
nifed, and important. 1t must be fought
out at the polls. The Republicans always
welcome fight on this great question. But
the Democrats are cowardly, and dare not
present the issue in plain terms Their 's-
tariff plank was the hypocritical product o
cowardice, and they will show the SAINT
craven spirit in the state aud congressional
campaigns of this year.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
WHY HE NEVER MARRIED.
Sad Romance in the Life of the Late
Samuel j. TIlden.

Sad Romance in the Life OF the Late
Samuel j. Tiiden.
People have often wondered that man
OF Mr.. Tilden's vast wealth, domestic
tastes, ard political prominence remained
a bachelor all his life. Rumor has 1t that
during his college days at the New York
University he met and loved the daughter
Of one OF the leading Democratic states
men OF that time. She was beautiful
girl, charming alike in the graces OF her
person and Of her intellectually. Her
beauty and wit attracted many suitors, but
Mr.. Tilden's culture and rare qualities of
mind captiyated her. He was a brilliant
conversationalist, and had lofty aspira-
tions, and the evidences Of his ability to
achieve prominence were so marked that
the beautiful girl pledged her heart and
fortunes to his keeping. They were
engaged to be married In the
Mr.. Tilden had become member
of the state legislature. She accompanied
her father to this city to spend the winter
of that year in looking after government
matters In which he was interested. While
here she was great favorite In society,
and entered heartily into all Its pleasures.
In the month Of March she was stricken
with brain fever, which left her hopeless
lmbecile.
Not many years ago Mr.. Tilden formed
an attachment for daughter of the late
Prof. s. f. B. Morse, and offered her his
heart and hand. The lady did not look with
favor on his suit, although the advantages
| OF the connection were SO great and 1t was
| SO warmly advocated by her own family.
| Mr.. Tilden's proposal was twice declined.
| But his want OF success made no difference
in the friendly feeling Of the parties con.
cerned, and when, shortly atterward, Miss
| Leila Morse married Mr.. Franz Rummel
the well.known pianist, one OF the wedding
presents was $1,000 check from Mr.,
| Tilden.
National Republican., 1886-08-12

BY the disposition of his property Mr.. Tilden
w. ~-,~lnt~i."S -s---s-- .-~ia N-ouiiits
fame than any of his political achievements
had given him.-Albdny Journal.
Mr.. Tilden's muniGcent gifts should not
fail of adequate appreciation, but he would
have done much better to have performed
in his own life some OF the good work that
he has left to his executors. The plan
adopted by Leland Stanford in building up
great university in California is far better
than even the best possible disposition OF
millions by last will and testament.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
Contracts Being Prepared.

Contracts are now being made at the
Treasury Department for fuel, light, and
miscellaneous supplies for all public build
ings, for which there is an available appro-
Peen Sdopted TO award the sontract in eacS
case to the lowest responsible bidder for
the work, as recommended by the custo-
dian of the building. Among the contracts
awarded yesterday was one to Baker Bros
for coal for use OF the Chicago custom
house, amounting to sos, ,025.
National Republican., 1886-08-12

we shall have solved many difficulties OF
civilization, preserved the health and richly
furnished the bright minds of men and
women-thc parents Of nobler race, and,
in addltlon,we shall have the half malicious
pleasure Of lnvaldatlng the Cassandra utter
ances Of a celebrated president OF the
British Medical Association.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
Canning Rnnh Call.

Arrangements are being made at the
Treasury Department for large call of
bonds In addition to the usual monthly call
OF $4,0OO,OO0 to meet the requirements OF
the sinking fund. The exact date and the
amount OF the call have not been deter
mined. II will, however be Issued In few
days. The amount will be either $4,000, 900
or $l2, 900, ,000-most probably the former.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.

open ALL SUMMERTIME NATIONAL
7th and L SITS. N. W., will be open to students
all summer; the most thorough instruction in
every style OF drawing and painting; years OF
study saved; Mrs. Imogene Robinson Morrell,
the founder and teacher, has had IL medals
and studied 10 years in Europe with the most
celebrated artists; particular attention given
to sketching from nature; children's Saturday
class. $40 per year. au9.3t
National Republican., 1886-08-12
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS,
nUlnnHasn an rnU mani A


WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 1886.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until IL O'CLOCK NJ, ON MONDAY,
Aug, l6 1885, for improving the Tennallytown
road from Pierces Mill road to beyond Ten
nallytOwn.
Blank forms OF proposal and specifications
can be obtained at this office upon application
ton and only bids upon these forms will be
considered.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids or parts of bids.
Il WILLIAM LUDLOW,
au7-Gt Engineer Commissioner, ID, q,
National Republican., 1886-08-12

THE President cried to too many Republican
. officials, "Ah there /" But alas he added,
"Stay there. .'-ErchangG.
Several of the eastern states have sent
detachments of missionaries to Chicago,
but the attractions Of marginal speculations
have proved too much for most of them.
National Republican., 1886-08-12

ENGov JOE Brown will see that no Georgia
volunteer shall enter Mexico until he is fully
armed with a plke.-Loutsrae CouricrJouTa'.
VIII the good man rebuild the stockade
at Andersouvllle for Mexican prisoners Of
war?
National Republican., 1886-08-12
Minister jackson DIssatIsGed.

1t is learned that Minister jackson ia
dissatisfied with his present post In Mexico
because OF his wifo's dislike for her sur
roundings. II is said that he desires to re-
sign his position, but will not do so until
the settlement Of the present difficulty be-
tween the two countries.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
WANTED---MIsoELLANEoUs.

HITANTED-TO ENGAGE A RESPEC rA-
w BILE colored woman OF good moral char.
acter aud good education, to take charge Of,
and act as Royerness and teacher for six
motherless children, four girls, from @ to -
years of age, and two boys twlns) Q years old,
TO go to the country until winter, and then to
Washington or further north. Address 8. j..
WILSON Sutherlin's p. o., Halifax county,
Va, care of G. W. Barksdale. an7.M
National Republican., 1886-08-12

WHEN contrasted with the County De-
mocracy, Tammany seems almost too good
to stay long In this sinful world.
National Republican., 1886-08-12

The change in the New York collector
ship does not promise well for the Hill
boom.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR ICE.
DEPARTMENT oF STATE.

DEPARTMENT. OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received at the De-
partment of State until 10 o'clock noon, MON
DAY, 10TH OF AUGUST, 1885, for furnishing
the department with Ice during the fiscal year
ending 80th of June, 1887.
The right to reject any and all bids is re.
served. Necessary information will be fur
nished upon application, to persons proposing
to bid. ag6,7l012l4
National Republican., 1886-08-12
LOST AND FOUND.

,' r osTEA LETTER CONTAINING A CHECK
i on Riggs Bank, not indorsed; payment
stopped. Suitable reward If promptly re-
turned to the National Republican ONCE, S-l4
r osT-sT. BERNARD AND NEWFoUND-
IL land dog; liberal reward will be paid
for the return of the same. Apply at the Ma
tlonRl Republican Olice. 9.l2
National Republican., 1886-08-12
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

A WNING MAKER--R. @. M. BURTON, Oh
IA ST. n. w. Reception canopies and
Tents, and Flags made.
GRAY Il CLARKsoN, BOOK AND JOE
W Printers, S39 Pa ave. Globe Building).
fe19-u
TRUNKS AND HARNEss-JAMEs 3. TOP
Il HAM, 1881 Pa, ave. N. W.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
SUMMER BOARDING!

TNHE SUMMIT HOTEL, GAITHERSBURG,
Montgomery county, Nd, will be oDened
May l. Scenery and healthfulness unsur-
passed. Mineral water, fine table, pure milk
and cream. For terms apply to WASH b.
WILLIAMS, 817 7th st., or VIM. 4. oRUMP,
proprietor ap29-tf
National Republican., 1886-08-12

OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE, WAR,
AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WAsHGHGToN, ID. O., Aug. 0, 1886.
Separate sealed proposals for furnishing, cut
Blue Stone Flags required for the approaches
OF the west wing OF the building for State. War,
and Navy Departments, in this city, will be re-
ceiyed until ~ M, ON THURSDAY, THE 26TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1885, and opened imme-
diately thereafter in presence Of bidders.
Specifications, general instructions 10 bid
ders, and blank forms of proposal will be fur.
nished to established granite and blue stone
works, on application TO this office.
THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
Ru0, ,l2,2i,26 Col. Corps of Engineers.
DRoPosALS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF
il TENNALLYTOWN ROAD,
National Republican., 1886-08-12
THURSDAY, AUGUST l9.
Amnannnenta,

Acknowledgements Lace Handkerchief"
THE MANASSAS PASoRAMA-lb ST. u Ohio av.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
wi NEW POST BUILDING.

VI VIEW IOol DOllblNNs
FOR RENT-studios, Offices, and Lodge or
Society Rooms. There are yet vacant in the
New Post Building some well.llghted rooms,
suitable for Lodges and Societies.
Also, several well.lighted rooms eligible
for Artists Studios; also, two rooms fitted for
light manufacturing, with or without steam
power. Otis elevator runs day and night. Ap-
ply at Post Counting Room.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
WANTED---R0O1Ts.
T1NTED---HOUSES.

TXTANTED-A ROOM FOR i OR 2 EVEN.
w ings each week. Address MARTIN,
Republican Office. 3-l
National Republican., 1886-08-12
SPEOIAL N0TIOEs.

n<xsp HOW TO ACQUIRE A GOOD MEN.
RSS ory-Taught by Prof. A. 8. BOYD, at 022
L 81, N. W., but few days longer. His new
book on Memory for sale. Send for circular.
National Republican., 1886-08-12
BOARDING.

TIRsT CLASS TABLE BOARD AT SIS
IL per month, 623 L Rt. N, W. 0ulQy9t
National Republican., 1886-08-12
SwITHIN c. sHoRTLIDGEs ACADEMY
y FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,
MEDIA, PA.
$500 A YEAR, sl25 QUARTERLY.

IL miles from Philadelphia. Fixed price
covers every expense, even books, &c. No ex-
ira charges. No incidental expenses. No ex-
animation for admission. Twelve experienced
teachers, all men, and all graduates. Special
opportunities for apt students to advance
rapidly. Special drill for dull and backward
boys. Patrons or students may select any
studies or choose the regular English, Scien-
tiflc, Business, Classical, or Civil Engineering
course. Students fitted at Media Academy are
now in Harvard, YALE Princeton, and ten
other Colleges and Polytechnic Schools. 10
students sent to college In 1888, l5 in 1884, 10 in
1885, 10 In 1886. A graduating class every year
In the commercial department. A Physical
and Chemical Laboratory, Gymnasium, and
Ball Ground. 500 vols. added to library In
1883. Physical apparatus doubled in 1888.
Media has seven churches aud temperance
eating drinks. For new illustrated circular
address the Principal and Proprietor,
SWITHIN O. SH0RTLIDGE, A. B., A. NJ,
Harvard graduate) Media, Pa.
Principal at Riggs House to meet patrons
Tuesday, Aug. II, 3 TO 9p. m. au7-d&W2m
EREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY, FRED
IL erick, Md. Next term begins Sept. 0,
1886. Terms, S225 per annum. No extras ex-
cept for Modern Language and Art w. II.
PURNELL, LII. D., Pres. Jy62m
CELwYN HALL, READING, PA.
- A thorough preparatory School for Boys.
Conducted upon the Military Plan. Thorough
Instructions, Sound Discipline, Large and
thoroughly Equipped Gymnasium and Drill
Hall. Five hours from Washington. Send for
catalogue, terms, &c. l.. Q. BISHOP,
Headmaster.
National Republican., 1886-08-12

IToR RENT-HoUsE No. 1910 N. J. AVE;
IL rooms; modern improvements; 20 feet
front. Inquire Of ]. NJ. WRIGHT, 1900 1ith st.
NV. 6-li